The Westmount examiner, 17 juin 2004, jeudi 17 juin 2004

[" DEMERGER SIDE BUOYED BY & DVANCE POLL TURNOUT Martin C.Barry of referendum advance polls held last Sunday and Monday, indicating that a significant portion of the mandatory 35 per cent participation objective demanded by Quebec was achieved.D emergerists are encouraged by the results According to the results of Sunday\u2019s poll.1,662 Westmounters voted either Yes or No at the polling station set up at Victoria Hall.Attendance at ETT the competition for trying real hard.Monday\u2019s advance poll was reported to be 1,566.The first two Westmounters to vote were Elsie Flanders, 98, a resident of Westmount for 60 years, and Sid Hausner, also 98, who has lived most of her life here.Many more are expected to cast their ballots in the main poll taking place next Sunday, June 20.Not only must Yes votes outnumber No votes, but a total of 5,949 residents (35 per cent of eligible voters) must vote Yes for demerger in order for the referendum result to be considered valid.\u201cThat's a pretty significant number for an advance poll,\u201d said Borough Councillor John de Castell, who has been providing assistance to demerger activists.\u201cJudging from reports of some of the results from around the island, there are some pretty strong showings in quite a few areas.They're all very respectable showings in terms of the norms EU EI, 000 Search for advance polls, but some are exceptionally high.\u201d Although problems such as long lineups were reported at polling stations in some of the 89 former municipalities across Quebec where demerger referendums are also being held, Westmount\u2019s advance poll ran smoothly.(continued on page 16) YOU PAY ONLY ONG} IUT (Le See details inside a : Mazda Gabriel 5333 St-Jacques (Décarie) OURS it 0 © 9 sa .#6 é a 6 ® © - @ rs @ 5 oO à © ap + s © \"ns fa 4 \u2018 8 EART OF MONTREAL OURS PISE Nr 4 45) 1933.5800 ROULEAU@SUTTON.COM ny AG OH my Cr mo op Ÿ a\" Ÿ You Le my a PRESTIGIOUS HOMES & CONDOS LAVAL SUR LE LAC, 31 CHEMIN DE L\u2019ILE ROUSSIN \u2014 $2,499,000.WESTMOUNT, 25 OAKLAND Av, \u2014 $2,375,000.Op MrL, LE ST-REGIS, 275 ST-JACQUES \u2014 $1,100,000.- 2,200,000.OLD MTL, 431 ST-VINCENT \u2014 $1,965,000.MONT ST-HILAIRE, 468 CHEMIN DES MOULINS \u2014 $1,795,000.- $6,000./MONTH OUTREMONT, 366 DE LA COTE STE-CATHERINE \u2014 $1,595,000.MONT ST-HILAIRE, 840 RENE HERTEL\u2014 $1,175,000.WESTMOUNT, 22 SUNNYSIDE AV.\u2014 $1,150,000.LE BELLAGIO, 5840 MARC CHAGALL, PH?04 \u2014 $1,045,000.WESTMOUNT ADJ., 3982 COTE DES NEIGES, #A1-R2 \u2014 $995,000.BROSSARD, 7310 TOULOUSE PLACE \u2014 $995,000.LE BELLAGIO, 5840 MARC CHAGALL, PH902 \u2014 $915,000.T.M.R., 2150 CAMBRIDGE CH.\u2014 $890,000.WESTMOUNT ADJ., 3055 THE BOULEVARD \u2014 $889,000.WESTMOUNT ADJ., 3957 DE RAMEZAY CH.\u2014 $760,000.WESTMOUNT ADJ., 3746 COTE DES NEIGES \u2014 $759,000.WESTMOUNT ADJ., 1434 DOCTOR PENFIELD AV.\u2014 $459,000.WESTMOUNT, 413 LANSDOWNE RV.\u2014 $659,000.DOWNTOWN, 260 SHERBROOKE E., #PH521 \u2014 $649,000.DOWNTOWN, 260 SHERBROOKE E., #PH526 \u2014 $599,000.- $4,500./MONTH GRAND MERE, 90 RIVERSIDE CH.\u2014 $595,000.WESTMOUNT, PARKWEST, 205 VICTORIA \u2014 $349,450.- $590,100.WESTMOUNT, 476 VICTORIA AV.\u2014 $576,000.GOLDEN SQUARE MILE, 25 REDPATH PLACE \u2014 $569,000.MONT ST-HILAIRE, 1083 BEIQUE ST.\u2014 $499,000.OLD MTL, 329 NOTRE-DAME E., #220 \u2014 $495,000.OLD MTL, 1 MCGILL, #704 \u2014 $465,000.MULTIMEDIA CITY, 59 KING ST.\u2014 $455,000.WESTMOUNT ADJ., 3940 COTE DES NEIGES \u2014 $2,200.- $3,000/MONTH Le EE O rn ve Po PR IR asc, at aa EE AE Page 2 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, June 17, 2004 M ARTINROULEAU FILIATED REAL ESTATE AGENT \u2014 GROUPE SUTTON CENTRE OUEST INC.BKR.\u2014 514.933.5800 LOCAL NEWS WMA HONOURS TRENT FOR DEMERGER CRUSADE \u201cYou people are my paycheque,\u201d says former mayor, 2004\u2019s Volunteer Citizen of the Year n the eve of the referendum that is likely to result in a mandate for Westmount to demerge from the megacity, the Westmount Municipal Association has chosen former mayor Peter Trent as the recipient of its 2004 Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award.Given the enormous amount of work he put in for the demerger movement and the impending referendum on June 20, WMA president Kathleen Duncan, who was stepping down after four years, said during a ceremony at ictoria Hall on June 8 that it seemed & to honour Trent.\u201cThe WMA has been in lockstep with Peter Trent for the past many years as the merger clouds built,\u201d she said.According to WMA director Cynthia Campbell, the nomination committee had a difficult task choosing this year\u2019s winner.However, because of the historic importance of his contributions, they were unanimous in choosing Trent for his \u201cselflessness in pursuing the return of Westmount to its citizens.\u201d Presenting him with a plaque and a bouquet of flowers, former mayor algae SIC Peter Trent accepts the WMA's Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award from out-going president Kathleen Duncan.May Cutler said, \u201cWhat he has done is so far beyond what can be expected of any person, let alone a politician.\u201d She noted that Trent's efforts in the province-wide demerger movement took him to more than 22 cities, where he spoke to residents.\u201cHe is certainly one who gives politicians a good name.\u201d During a recent conversation with Trent as they were contemplating the portraits of former mayors at Westmount city hall, Cutler asked how he would choose to have his own portrait painted.He replied.\u201cThey're going to have to take it from my death mask because I intend to stay mayor of Westmount as long as I live.\u201d Accepting the award, Trent said, \u201cI understand that a volunteer doesn\u2019t receive money and there's no remuneration attached to being a volunteer.But tonight I'm getting my paycheque, and it's you.You people are my paycheque.It\u2019s your support.And I'm pretty touched by the fact that you would actually wish to thank me.That\u2019s my paycheque.\u201d In other business at the annual general meeting, held immediately before the Borough of Westmount's Town Hall meeting, Dr.Henry Olders was elected WMA president.A Lansdowne Avenue resident.Olders paid tribute to Duncan's dedication.\u201cShe took on this challenge four years ago when her youngest child, Jack, was just six months old,\u201d he said.\u201c1 can only imagine what possessed her, busy as she was, to take on yet another role.Maybe she was just following in the footsteps of her great-grandfa- ther, who had been vice-president of the WMA in 1919.\u201d Olders said Duncan's term in office was marked by the movement against the forced mergers, followed by the demerger fight.\u201cHer commitment and dedication to the struggle to get back our beloved city have been boundless and the example she sets inspires many of us, including myself,\u201d he said.\"As WMA president, she has been tireless serving as spokesperson or committee member on countless occasions, writing countless letters and handling endless telephone calls.\u201d The following people were also elected to the WMA's executive: Anthony Smith, vice-president; Jane Martin, secretary; and Alex Bondar.treasurer.John Sancton, Peter Hall, Peter Cindell, Don Wedge, Cynthia Campbell, Charles Bierbrier, Patricia Dumais, James Griffin, Kathleen Duncan.Gisèle Bonnardeaux and Stanley Baker were nominated as directors.Last push for demerger at borough's Town Hall meeting he choice Westmounters face I when they vote in the demerger referendum this Sunday will be whether to keep their borough status as \u2018offspring\u2019 of the City of Montreal, or become a reconstituted independent city with some limitations defined by the province, says Westmount Borough President Karin Marks.\u201cThose who talk of Westmount wanting to separate must remember that Westmount had a 127-year illustrious history as an independent city before we were forcibly annexed two- and-a-half years ago,\u201d she told about 500 residents who turned up for an information meeting organized by the Yes committee at Victoria Hall last week.\u201cMost of you chose to live in that of Westmount,\u201d she said.\u201cThose want to demerge are simply choosing to return to the closest facsimile of that available to them.\u201d Marks confirmed that the demerged city will no longer have its own fire department or municipal court and taxes will be considerably higher.She also acknowledged that demerger opponents are correct when they claim residents of merged municipalities will not get back their old cities if they demerge.However, examining the various 40336919 # 1 http:/, :/ www.royallepage.c ca westmount 1@royallepage.ca \u2018myths\u2019 she said No side supporters have been spreading, Marks defined the relationship of a borough to the megacity as that of a \u201cparent-child relationship, an adult child living at home.\u201d As such, she added, boroughs have responsibilities\u2014but not powers\u2014as erroneously claimed by mergerists.\u201cThe parent gives freedom or responsibility to make choices as long as they don\u2019t conflict with the parents\u2019 standards or wishes.This is quite different from an autonomous adult who lives on their own and earns their own way.That\u2019s what an independent city is.\u201d Examining other megacity concepts she said were erroneous, Marks said the Centre City\u2019s perpetual insistence that boroughs break all expenses down to per capita costs, \u201ccreates huge distortions from one borough to the next in terms of the comparable costs of delivering key services.This can ultimately lead to faulty data on which Montreal will base our future operating budgets and there will be very little we will be able to do about it.\u201d Addressing some of the more technical issues Westmount would be faced with post-demerger, former mayor Peter Trent warned that the Agglomeration Council, a regional body which would coordinate services between demerged municipalities and the megacity, would be under virtually complete control by the megacity mayor.REALTOR Sig des & \u201cThis is the most absurd structure one has ever heard of,\u201d he said, speculating on the fate of boroughs which opt to remain in the megacity.\u201cIt means that if, for example, there are three parties in Montreal in the next election, and let\u2019s say Mr.Bourque is mayor, and he only represents 30 per cent of the council of the megacity, he gets to name all the representatives to this body which will be responsible for around 60 per cent of all spending.\u201d Since the mayor of a demerged Westmount would automatically have a seat on the agglomeration council, Trent asked, \u201cWould you prefer to have a guaranteed seat on the agglomeration council, or take the risk that you might be in opposition and have no seat?If you vote for the right mayor, then perhaps you will have a fair amount of power through that mayor.\u201d Trent acknowledged that a post- demerger Westmount will be contributing more than 70 per cent of the revenue it raises to the agglomeration council, compared to 56 per cent the former City of Westmount contributed to the Montreal Urban Community.However, he added, \u201cwe will have control of our local services and with regard to the value of the regional services it will be about the same thing.\u201d Rejecting a claim by the No side that demerged cities will abuse their right to sue the megacity, Trent reminded the residents of a lawsuit in the early 1990s IN WESTMOUNT ACCORDING TO G.M.R.B.STATISTICS ROYAL LEPAGE HERITAGE Courtier immobilier agréé Franchise indépendante et autonome de Royal LePage which was the only major one the City of Westmount ever filed against the Montreal Urban Community, because of an erroneous tax bill.Although Westmount was placed in trusteeship when it refused to pay, it eventually won and was reimbursed with expenses a decade later.\u201cThat\u2019s the only time I can recall us really using our ability to sue at that level,\u201d Trent said.\u201cBut it concentrates the mind wonderfully, doesn\u2019t it\u2014the fact you can sue.\u201d Replying to a question from outgoing Westmount Municipal Association president Kathleen Duncan about the notion held by No supporters that the megacity unifies municipalities and mayors who would otherwise be squabbling, Trent, who served for seven years as the MUC\u2019s vice chairman, said that aside from one or two contentious issues there was, in fact, never much fighting between members of the MUC.\u201cWhen people are squabbling in the National Assembly, they call it debate, and when mayors are doing it, it\u2019s called squabbling,\u201d he said.\u201cDemocracy is messy; sometimes you do have differences of opinion.That\u2019s the whole point.Sure, if you wind up having one city covering the entire region or even the whole province, for that matter, with the mayor of Montreal naming everybody, you won't have any dissent at all.That's called a dictatorship.\u201d at LL + Wnotmouet Square \u20ac abeg - +007 \u201821 2unl \u201cepunyL + YININYXT INNOWLSIM IHL A Page 4 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, June 17, 2004 [oY SERVICES MUNICIPAUX Féte de la Saint-Jean et Féte du Canada Soyez avisés que tous les bureaux administratifs el installations culturelles de arrondissement, incluant I\u2019Aréna, la Bibliothèque publique de Westmount el Victoria Hall, seront fermés le 24 juin pour la Fête de la Saint-Jean et le 1\u201c juillet pour la Fête du Canada.Veuillez également prendre note qu'il n'y aura pas de collecte des ordures lors de ces deux journées de congé.Nÿ is EVENEMENTS COMMUNAUTAIRES La galerie du Victoria Hall La galerie du Victoria Hall est fière de présenter les œuvres de l\u2019artiste Caroline Hart.L'exposition intitulée Portraits de l\u2019artiste tiendra l\u2019affiche jusqu\u2019au 14 juillet.Le public est invité à rencontrer l'artiste le mardi 29 juin entre 13 h et 15 h à la galerie.Info : 989-5226.Fête de la Saint-Jean Préparez-vous à danser ! Participez à la fête le 24 juin prochain au parc Westmount avec une soirée de musique et danse traditionnelles québécoises.En vedette : « L'homme à deux femmes ».Apportez-vous un goûter ou achetez-le au parc.Il y aura des jeux pour enfants de 17 h & 18h, suivi -du concert à 19 h et d\u2019un feu de joie à 21 h.En cas de pluie, l'événement se tiendra au Victoria Hall.Surveillez bien votre: boîte à lettres pout un.dépliant\u2019 détaillé.Toro : 989-5226.w 5 HYDRO WESTMOUNT \u2018Déménagez-vous?| : Veuillez nous aviser au 925-1414 au moins 7 jours.avant votre déménagement.Payez- \u201cvous votre: compte à la banque?N'oubliez 2Re pas.de les aviser me le üméro, de votre jours consulter le catal gue e s bases de données de la Bintotièque er ligne à DATES À RETENIR Jusqu'au 14 juillet E Caroline Hart : Portraits de l\u2019artiste y La galerie du Victoria Hall.Le 17 juin - 19h \u201cMots et musique Galerie du Victoria Hall Le 18 juin - 19 h 30 Spectacle de danse urbaine de la jeunesse Victoria Hall Le 22 juin - 19h Club de lecture anglaise, Bibliothèque Le 23 juin - 19 h 30 Rencontrez les candidats, élection fédérale Victoria Hall, Info : 931-8690 Le 24 juin -17 h Fête de la Saint-Jean, Parc Westmount Les 30 juin et 1\u201c juillet Fête du Canada, Parc Westmount Le 5 juillet - 20 h Séance du conseil, Bureau d\u2019 arrondissement \u201c| SPORTS ET LOISIRS | La piscine \u201c| La piscine de Westmount est maintenant Les Amis de la bibliothéque Mots et musique Les Amis de la bibliothèque de Westmount présentent « Mots et musique », une soirée de poésie, de lecture et de musique le jeudi 17 juin à 19h la galerie du Victoria Hall.Entrée gratuite.Info : 934-0262.Club de lecture anglaise Joignez-vous au club de lecture anglaise le mardi 22 juin de 19 h à 21 h, pour discuter du livre The Last Girls de Lee Smith.Tout pond ct init à 7 assister.Info : 989-5386.iverte.Pour des renseignements conéernant les «cartes\u2019 d\u2019abonnement, Phitaire etc veuillez composer lo 989-5353.\u2018Le service des sports \u20ac et 1 loisirs présente un spectacle de danse urbaine de la | jeunesse et « battle jam » le vendredi 18 juin | de-19-h-30 au 21 h 30 au Victoria Hall.Venez voir des performances de hip hop et de break dance des jeunes de 6 a 18+ ans.Entrée © gratuite.Info: 989-5353.: \u201cut Familles, amis et voisins! Soyez de la partie * |-pour une nuit de camping.dans le parc | Westmount le 30 juin.Pour réserver votre \u201c| site, composez le 989-5389 ou le 989-5265 bast \u201c| d'ici le 28 juin.Participez également aux \u2018activités du ler juillet : petit-déjeuner de \u201cctêpes à 2 $ à 8 h au parc, dîner BBQ à midi au chemin Acadeniy et le « Splash {Bash » annuel a la piscine a partir de 14 h.\u201c| Surveillez bien votre boîte à lettres pour un dépliant détaillé.Info: 989-5353.w \u2018| MUNICIPAL SERVICES Saint-Jean and Canada Day All Westmount administrative offices and cultural facilities, including the Arena, Westmount Library and Victoria Hall, will be closed on both June 24 (Saint-Jean) and July 1 (Canada Day).Residents should also note that there will be no garbage collection on either of these holidays.COMMUNITY EVENTS The Gallery at Victoria Hall The Gallery at Victoria Hall is pleased to present the works of artist Caroline Hart.The exhibition titled Portraits of the Artist will run until July 14.The public is invited to meet the artist at an open house in the Gallery on Tuesday.June 29 between 1 p.m.and 3 p.m.Info: 989-5226.Féte de la St-Jean Get ready to dance! Join the party on June 24 for an evening of traditional québécois music and dance in Westmount Park with special guests \"L'homme à deux femmes\".Bring a picnic or purchase refreshments at the Park.There will be games for children from 5 to 6 p.m.a concert al 7 p.m.and bonfire at 9 p.m.Rain location: Victoria Hall.Watch your mailbox for all the details.Info: 989-5226.Wby A HYDRO WESTMOUNT Moving ?Please call us at 925-1414 at least 7 days prior to your move.Do you pay your account through the bank?Don\u2019t forget to advise them that your account number has been changed.This will avoid any unpleasant surprises.NY |S LIBRARY Summer Hours Please note that beginning June 20, the Library will be closed every Sunday until September 5 inclusively.As always, members may still access the Library catalogue and databases through the Library\u2019s Web site at www.westlib.org.Friends of the Westmount Library Words and Music The Friends of the Westmount Library will be presenting Words & Music.an evening of music and spoken word, in the Gallery at Victoria Hall on Thursday.June 17 at 7 p.m.Free admission.Info: 934-0262.http://westmount.ville.montreal.qc.ca information : 989-5200 DATEBOOK Until July 14 Caroline Hart: Portraits of the Artist The Gallery at Victoria Hall June 17 - 7 p.m.Words and Music The Gallery at Victoria Hall June 18 - 7:30 p.m.Youth Urban Dance Show Victoria Hall June 22-7 p.m.English Book Club, Library June 23 - 7:30 p.m.Meet the Candidates, Federal Election Victoria Hall, Info: 931-8690 June 24 -5 p.m.Fête de la St-Jean, Westmount Park June 30 & July 1, Canada Day, Westmount Park © July 5 - 8 p.m.Council Meeting, Borough Hall English Book Club Join the Library\u2019s English book club from 710 9 p.m.on Tuesday, June 22 as they discuss The Last Girls by Lee Smith.Everyone is welcome to attend.Info: 989- 5386.W SPORTS & RECREATION Swimming Pool The Westmount swimming pool is now open.For information aboul pool passes, schedules, etc., please call 989-5353.Youth Urban Dance Show The Sports and Recreation Division is pleased to present a youth urban dance show and \"battle jam\" on Friday, June 18, from 7:30 p.m.to 9:30 p.m.at Victoria Hall.These spectacular hip hop and break dance performances feature local youth aged 18+ years.Admission is free.Info: 989-5: Canada Day Join families, friends and neighbours on the night of June 30 when Westmount Park becomes a campground.Reserve your tent site by phoning 989-5389 or 989-5265 by June 28.On July 1, enjoy the Toonie Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m.in the Park.the BBQ lunch at noon on Academy Road, and the annual Splash Bash from 2:00 p.mat the pool.Watch your mailbox for more details.Info: 989-5353.Ww SC OoOTMN OO EoD AHO + Pooads ca is ws \u20143 = Page denign by David Morin 519-883-3237.Plioto by Aline Gubbay Nat Fotopulos A vote for demerger in Westmount would mean: Taxation without representation Already, we pay some of the highest property taxes in the province.Do we really want to lose control over how those tax dollars are spent?Because that\u2019s exactly what would happen after a Yes vote to demerger.Contrary to what some say, a Yes vote would NOT mean returning to the old days of Westmount.Under the current proposal, if we vote Yes, Montreal\u2019s mayor will continue to control how a huge proportion of our tax dollars gets spent.But we\u2019ll lose all means of holding him to account.Do we really want to hand a blank cheque to a mayor who we won\u2019t even elect to spend our hard-earned taxes as he wishes?xation with representation is fundamental té@PFdemocracy We\u20191l lose that representation if we vote Yes to demerger.That\u2019s why sensible voices from the west end of the city including Côte St.Luc / Hampstead / Montreal West borough mayor Robert Libman and Gazette columnist Don Macpherson have warned against hopping on the demerger bandwagon.Putting local services at risk If we vote to leave Montreal, Montreal\u2019s mayor and council will still have the power to determine how certain essential services are delivered here.Today, we enjoy excellent police and fire-protection services, delivered locally, from stations within the boundaries of Westmount.But those stations also serve more densely populated neighbouring areas of -Montreal.If we demerge, what\u2019s to stop the next mayor and council of Montreal from moving A great smile is artant part of the imp Dental surgeon Esthetic Dental Services ® 1 PLACE DU COMMERCE SUITE 100, gp NUN\"S ISLAND, QUEBEC H3E 1A3 DEMERGER?THINK TWICE sion you make Le Dr.Elliot Mechanic has been using state of the art dental technology and artistic ability 10 give patients a \u201cSMILELIFT\u201d lor a ore confident, esthetic and youthlul appearance.WHY NOT LOOK YOUR BEST?Call out office today, or visit oar website to find out more about our exclusive tooth General Dentist www.drmechanic.com (514) 769-3939 those local police and fire stations out of Westmount, and into the more densely populated neighbourhoods in Montreal where their electors live?We value the high quality of public services we enjoy in Westmount.But those services have to be delivered in coordination with our neighbours.If we turn our backs on Montreal, what's to stop them from turning their backs on us?Helping Quebec separatists Let\u2019s face it: We are the wealthiest community in Quebec.And whether it\u2019s fair or not, we have been a potent symbol of wealth and privilege in this province for a long time.We are also one of Quebec\u2019s most staunchly federalist communities.But to win that crucial debate, we have to be consistent.It makes no sense to fight separatism federally while advocating it municipally.The PQ was wrong to shove mergers down our throats.But two wrongs don\u2019t make a right.PQ strategists are salivating at the prospect of once again turning us into a political football by preying on the resentment of swing voters elsewhere in the province.But at a time when the PQ is far ahead in the polls, and with the prospect of another referendum on separatism looming, does it really make sense to play into their hands in this way?We're a highly educated community.Westmount has many talented people who have a lot to contribute to all of Montreal.Now is not the time to turn our backs on our neighbours.Now is the time to get involved in the broader community and participate in the democratic life of the whole city\u2014and win the debate for federalism once and for all.Stop the demerger bandwagon.On June 20, vote for common sense.Vote No to demerger.1979 333581 WE Printed in USA \u2014 RENDEZ-VOUS MONT-TREMBLANT D0 acd the ellipse shapad ogo are trademarks ot Am DG Corp Mpls MN © 2004 Westmount Adj.5124 Cote St.Antoine pare di Nr windo Lr: ned gh +1 Finllbed basement.L.k + rear.Garage and parking.$649,000 AGENT IMMOBILIER AFFILIÉ # AGENT RE/MAX WESTMOUNT 386-2902 www.briandutch.com 04 SOI A HONOR HF YOUR DENTAT PROVIDER DQ\" Frozen Cakes.We also custom oo Canis, Perfect for Father's Day.design cakes for # .; 1 HOUR LASER Assorted sizes from all occasions SOMETHING Dr.Elliot Mechanic $12.49 to $33.49 Order early! DIFFERENT dalryqueen.com 4890 Sherbrooke St.W.(corner Prince Albert) 485-6583 ® Vendôme Metro WWW.RVMT.CA /1-866-429-5111 EURE AT $99/NIGHT Wy) AX S abed = $00Z \"LL 3un| \u2018Aepsiny| - ¥ININVX3 INNOWLSIM IHL No verbal bloodbath in TV debates hey sparred like old political foes, each one steadfastly defending his position on the megacity issue\u2014not once, but twice in the past two weeks.Peter Trent and Gérald Tremblay, the two most eloquent and widely respected fig- 22 ures in local pol- \u201csl itics, recently Wayne Larsen _ ook thelr ono.ing public feud to the airwaves with televised debates on two local chan- nels\u2014in English on CFCF-12 on June 6 and in French on TQS this past Monday.But despite the very best efforts by both men\u2014or perhaps because of them\u2014reaction to the debates has been so varied that it is impossible to declare a clear winner.Some say Mr.Tremblay came out way on top; some say Mr.Trent won easily; others say they need not have bothered.On the whole, it seems that viewers\u2019 reactions were based largely on which way they plan to vote on June 20.But then I have heard from two avid demerger supporters who were disappointed by Mr.Trent\u2019s performance, not to mention a megacity supporter who believes Mr.Tremblay was no match for Mr.Trent\u2019s strong arguments, his pleas for island-wide unity appearing groundless beside the former Westmount mayor's concrete statistics.In short, the debates themselves probably did very little to promote either side.It seems highly unlikely that anyone who has been actively volunteering for the demerg- er cause over the past two years will suddenly jump over onto the Tremblay bandwagon simply because they heard him say that his decentralization policies have restored the former municipalities\u2019 autonomy as much as possible.\u2018We have to move forward\u2019 seemed to be Mr.Tremblay\u2019s mantra.Mr.Trent repeatedly countered that this was actually a giant step backward.But whether or not you even plan to vote this Sunday, you have to admit that getting the two leaders together for an intelligent debate sounded like a good idea at the time.There was, at least in theory, great potential to sway the undecided.Instead of the verbal bloodbath many people were expecting, what we got was plenty of intelligent arguments from both sides\u2014so much so that in the more impassioned moments it was often difficult to hear who was saying what.Meet the federal candidates on June 23 With the federal election only 11 days away\u2014allowing just a week for us to breathe a bit after the referendum\u2014 the Westmount Municipal Association and the Examiner are once again co-organizing a \u2018Meet the Candidates\u2019 evening for June 23 at 7:30 p.m.in Victoria Hall.This will not be a debate, which means the participants will not be shouting each other down or interrupting.All seven candidates in the Westmount-Ville Marie riding have been invited to come and present their platform and answer questions from the audience.Each will have four minutes to speak at the beginning of the programme, and then three minutes for closing remarks following the question period.Peter Trent, no stranger to the podium himself, will serve as moderator.Anyone who cannot be present on June 23 is invited to submit questions for candidates ahead of time.Some of ~ these will be put to the candidate(s) during the question + beriod.You can send your question to the Examiner via email at larsenw@transcontinental.ca or by fax at 484-6028.> Only questions received before Monday, June 21 at noon will be considered.\u2014 me [ fe DON'T LISTEN To HIM.You ALREADY HAVE YOUR CITY 7 Vote \u2018yes\u2019 for democracy To the editor: The No committee posters attempt to appeal to our sense of \u2018community,\u2019 and ask us not to break up the megacity.This is a political distortion of the demerger cause.The so-called \u2018community\u2019 they speak of was created by an undemocratic, hostile takeover, and is inhabited by thousands and thousands of citizens who have risen up to work together to right a wrong and take back some control over the government of our municipalities.Those of us who support the demerger know we cannot get back what we had.We are looking for a positive way to move forward.Yes, you can call us dream- ers\u2014dreamers who believe that bigger is not always better, if it ain\u2019t broke don\u2019t fix it, and if it is, find a way.Yes, we believe in the efficiency and effectiveness of responsible, democratic local government.Yes, we want to have a mayor of Westmount elected to city council so that we will be guaranteed at least one vote to represent us\u2014no matter who becomes mayor of Montreal.(Remember, Pierre Bourque has already made it clear that he is not an advocate of decentralization.) Yes, we are happy to vote \u2018yes\u2019 for a change.A \u2018yes\u2019 vote is a vote for democracy.Pure and simple.A chance, however small, to have a say in the municipal decisions that impact our lives every day\u2014a chance to have our representative from the City of Westmount participate in the process of managing our mutually beneficial relationship with the City of Montreal.Paula Engels Windsor Avenue Why demerging is a bad idea To the editor: As a mother who raised her children in Westmount, and whose children and grandchildren still live there, my concern about the demergers has compelled me to write to you.Two-and-a-half years ago, the suburbs were forcibly merged with Montreal.Mayor Tremblay has since righted the wrong imposed on us by Bill 170.Boroughs have regained the power and the means to run their own affairs.Those who are dissatisfied with local services should stop blaming Centre Ville and complain to their local mayor.Letters to the editor To those demergerites who say, \u201cTake back your city,\u201d 1 would reply, \u201cYou won\u2019t get your city back.\u201d Fighting to demerge will only bring costly and lengthy court battles and continuing economic and business paralysis.Affluent suburbs are attractive because of their proximity to and dependence upon Montreal at a minimal taxation rate.Montreal offers business opportunities, a work force, customers, cultural institutions, excellent restaurants and world-class festivals.If these same suburbs were moved 100 miles out of the city, the value of the houses would plummet.A city\u2019s economic wealth depends on its infrastructure and its ability to attract entrepreneurs, investors, professionals in a variety of fields, and, above all, industry.Without that, there would be no indyge- ment to move to Montreal, 1 our high standard of living would be reduced.Being part of a well-run metropolitan area protects the value of real estate and business investments.It is a well-known fact that Montreal\u2019s aging water and sewer systems, decrepit roads and huge debt will not draw business.(continued on page 9) Publisher Editor Examiner EA Administration 245 Victoria Ave., Suite 10 Advertising Director Westmount (Québec) H3Z 2M6 Advertising Consultants (514) 484-5610 Fax: (514) 484-6028 Direct Line: (514) 484-7523 ll autre, Assistant \"= D Eu mmo wt | wai ay aa nee Canadian Publication no.: 1375822 Publisher\u2019s Liabelity for error: The pubksher shall not be Kable for sight changes or typagraphcat errors that do not lessen the value ol an advertisement.The publishers hability for other errors of omessibns in connection with any advertisement is strictly hmited to publication of the advertisement in any subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid for the advertisement.Toute reproduction des annonces ou informations, en tout ou en partie, de façon officreñe ou non- : Gordon Brewerton ext 27 e-mail:publisher@transcontinental.ca Classified Ads : Tel.: (514) 321-2000 Graphic Designer : Emanuela Niculeseu : Wayne Larsen ext 32 Fax : (450) 668-2901 Printing : Transcontinental Printing D.E.inc.e-mail:larsenw@transcontinental.ca Regional Office Division Transmag ; Hebdos Transcontinental / Western Montreal 10807, rue Mirabeau : Debbie Dore ext 28 3677 Des Sources, Dollard des Ormeaux, Qc, H98 2T6 Ville d'Anjou, Qc, H1j T7 : Pierrette Godard Regional Manager : Gordon Brewerton Distribution : Transcontinental Media Inc.: Sandra Cobrin ext 24 circulation He ; 9 800 coon Publi-Sac Montréal Harvey Aisenthal ext 25 mount txaminer copies 337-6920 Janice Proctor ext 26 The Best End Chronicle 5 x Sos Publishing : Transcontinental Media GP Arleen Candiotti ext 31 Cités Nouvelles 52 500 copies www.medias-transcontinental.com : Monica King ext 21 Subscription : 12 months: 5100.00 André Préfontaine, President Classified Boxed Ads : Tel.: (514) 685-4690 ext.245 officieRe, est interdite sans la permisson écnte de l'éditeur.Responsabilite de l'éditeur en matière de réclame l'éditeur ne peut être tenu responsable des changements mineurs ou des erreurs typographiques que n\u2019affectent pas la valeur d'une réclame.En ce qui conceme les autres erreurs, sa responsabilité se mite stactement à la publication de l'annonce dans une édition subséquente où le remboursement des frais de publication.Production Manager : Jean Gauthier ranscontinental vr Page 6 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, June Le oT Rd ATT as HANNO © CL + \u2014 + A TAH AND DD) CA A A TEER sto (from the examiner archives) One Year Ago June 19, 2003 A HOLE TO FILL: \u201cDrastic spending cuts announced by Quebec\u2019s new Liberal government in its first budget could eventually end up having an effect on the Borough of Westmount\u2019s finances, says Borough President Karin Marks.Although she couldn't say how the \u2018trickle-down effect\u2019 might take place, Marks maintained \u2018there\u2019ll hole to fill\u2019 if the City of Montreal els less money than it anticipated receiving from the province.\u2018They're going to have to try and fill it through either cuts to the boroughs or through cuts to central services\u2014but we don\u2019t know what that will be,\u2019 she said.\u201d Five Years Ago June 17, 1999 LIBRARY CENTENNIAL: \u201cThe 100th anniversary of the Westmount Public Library will be celebrated this Saturday, June 19.There will be a Teddy Bear tea party for children starting at 11 a.m., then at 2:30 p.m.some of Canada\u2019s most prominent literary figures\u2014Westmounters Roch Carrier, May Cutler, Elizabeth Hansen, Harry Mayerovitch, Bonnie Shemmie, Ray Smith and William Weintraub\u2014will be on hand to share their personal memories of the library at the Authors\u2019 Gala.\u201d Thirty Years Ago June 20, 1974 METRO TUNNEL: \u201cConstruction of the Metro tunnel and station below St.Catherine street between Lansdowne and York avenues is expected to begin July 1, or as soon thereafter as the construction strike is over.the city public works department says.The open-pit construction will mean the St.Catherine street section will be closed for up to two years.\u201d Forty Years Ago June 12, 1964 FAREWELL TO KINGS: \u201cThe for- 1 Kings School.a 78-year-old ve.avenue landmark, was slowly pushed to the ground this week to clear the site for a new apartment building.The New Rochelle Development Corp.purchased the land and school building last fall for $418,000.Construction plans have not yet been decided but a spokesman has revealed that the company may appeal to Westmount Council to rezone the property for a 12-storey apartment building.Six is the present limit.\u201d Fifty Years Ago June 18, 1954 HABS HELP OUT: \u201cOne of the top attractions to adults and sports fans at the Westmount Rotary Carnival will be members of the Canadiens hockey team to manage the \u2018Guess Your Weight\u2019 contest.The boys who will be present in person on the fairgrounds in Westmount near the Glen will be Elmer Lach.Floyd Curry and Doug Harvey.\u201d Liberal-Bloc union a scary possibility mE Tommy Schnurmacher hat next?With a Conservative minority government a distinct and welcome possibility, a great deal of trees have been felled to produce countless articles about a possible alliance between the Conservatives and the Bloc Québécois.Since the two parties don\u2019t agree on much other than the fiscal imbalance between the federal government and the provinces, pundits wonder how they could possibly work together.The Tories and the Bloc, we are told, could revive the spectre of separatism.Some have even described a Tory government with no representation from Quebec as one of the winning conditions required for yet another referendum on Quebec sovereignty.The Liberals insist that Conservative leader Stephen Harper is scary.Very scary.They have accused the man of everything except the Great Train Robbery.All this to frighten the disgruntled voter safely back into the Liberal fold.Liberal strategists insist that an alliance between Conservatives and the Bloc would represent a grave threat to national unity.Oh, really?The greatest threat to to a united Canada would come from a non-aggres- sion pact between the Liberals and the Bloc.Too far-fetched, you say.The Liberals could never possibly make a deal with a separatist party, could they?Yes, they could and yes they would.Masters of deceit, they would hardly trumpet such a possibility before the election.of course, but remember \u2014 this is no longer the Liberal Party of Jean Chrétien.Staunch federalist Stéphane Dion was shoved out of cabinet by Paul Martin who chose as his Quebec lieutenant, none other than Jean Lapierre, co-founder of the Bloc Québécois.Lapierre did not arrive unaccompanied.You recall that he made much ado about landing a half dozen has-beens and retreads from the Bloc and the PQ to run for the Martin Liberals.Let\u2019s face it, grasping for power and unwilling to move away from the cash register, they will do whatever it takes to hold on to power.The NDP might not have enough seats to do the trick.The Liberals wish to continue to live in the lavish style to which they have become accustomed.If it takes making nice with the Bloc, so be it.Following the election, they will innocently note that the two parties do, after all, share \u2018progressive\u2019 views on Kyoto, abortion, same-sex marriage and a host of other issues.The Bloc, of course, would demand a high price.First of all, they would insist on retaining Quebec's right to have a unilateral declaration of independence based on a bare majority Yes to a confused question.In other words, they would want to ditch the Clarity Act.Simple enough.Lapierre has already dismissed it as useless.The Bloc could claim that if a federalist like Jack Layton was prepared to trash the Clarity Act, it's no big deal.That's not all the Bloc would want.While their own hardliners would balk at the Bloc accepting any cabinet posts in a Liberal-Bloc coalition, they might insist that some of Lapierre\u2019s coffee klatch of sovereignists past and present discreetly be \u2018considered\u2019 for cabinet posts.Imagine what happens a few years down the line when Jean Charest\u2019s unpopular government is soundly trounced by the PQ.Imagine a referendum campaign with no Clarity Act and Jean Lapierre defending federalism in Quebec.That's a scary thought.A lot scarier than a government led by Stephen Harper.« Tommy Schnurmacher is heard weekdays 9 a.m.to noon on CJAD 800 Radio.His e-mail address is tommys@total.net.WHY TO VOTE YES AND TO VOTE BIG! ard to believe it possible, but H there are citizens who still do not know there is a referendum to vote for on Sunday.Or why they should vote YES.But they exist.Megacity advertising slogans aim to scare even the initiated, yet have not worked on most people.Here are four shortcuts which may be relevant for anybody still in doubt.Agglomeration: a messy affair that will direct, regardless of the vote, the police, transit, water and sewage (all of which we partially controlled through the MUC before), firefighting, the municipal courts and a few relatively small things.It will not govern any of our local services, however, after we vote YES for independence Legal status: Once we are a fully \u201clegal\u201d city, we could sue the megacity, although we probably would never do so.What is important is that we will directly own the library, and the arena, Victoria Hall, the parks and so on.As a borough, if Pierre Bourque becomes mayor, he might want to target them for other purposes.With Westmount an independent city, he will not have the opportunity.Taxes: \u201cYou won't control 70 per cent!\u201d persists the mega-mayor while Peter Trent challenges the figure.What is clear though is that we will control 100 percent of our local budget if independent.If we stay a Tremblay (or Bourque) borough, we would rely on megacity handouts.Democracy: The PQ put through the forced mergers without a mandate.Jean Charest promised to correct them and has done so\u2014sort of.Voters take the ultimate step on Sunday.Big is better An impressive 3,228 cast their votes in the advance polls.Assuming most were YES.Westmount is more than halfway to the 35 per cent threshold.So by noon on Sunday, Polling Day, will the minimum votes be cast and independence assured?Possibly, but not really.The minimum number of YES votes will probably be cast during the morning, there is every reason to keep going and reach for a big majority.The bigger the vote, the stronger bargaining position we will have in negotiating everything that will follow.The clearer our intention seems, the more the National Assembly, and perhaps the government too, will listen to our requests.So will the transition committees that are supposed to guide the composition of the restored municipalities.Our representatives will be able to make more noise on the agglomeration council itself.We will get a more equitable coverage in the French media.The civil servants in Quebec City and in the megacity will have a clear warning of our citizens\u2019 intentions.The stronger our negotiators\u2019 hands, the better they will be able to talk to the unions.At the polls Natalie Fotopulos, chair of the NO committee, spent most of Sunday and Monday observing polling at Victoria Hall.\u201cI've never seen so many seniors at a poll before,\u201d she said speaking with the experience of having run past elections for the late Abe Limonchik and her sister, the now mega-council- lor Helen, mini-mayor of the Plateau.Pat Donnelly, who ran for Pierre Bourque in 2001, was supporting the NO side as a poll observer.\u201c1 admire Natalie\u2019s courage,\u201d she said.Fotopulos joined the praise for André Bouchard, the DGE\u2019s manager-\u201che organized it extremely fairly\u201d -and she noted the skill of Ann McWhinnie, who managed the 15-table voting operation.McWhinnie's day job is in Westmount\u2019s community events office.She has worked for previous municipal elections and will be in charge at Victoria Hall again for the big vote on Sunday.Fotopulos is ready for a \u201close- lose\u201d the YES side will win, \u201cbut in the end Westmount will lose by not being part of mega-Montreal.\u201d Ups and downs A mixed week for Karin Marks.The great advance poll promises well and there was much praise for her speech at the Town Hall meeting, where she demolished the Tremblay myths.Kspecially apt was her analogy of a borough being like the child who lives at home subject to parental rules, while a city would be akin to an independent person.At the same time, she found her own daughter's name still on the voters\u2019 list despite having lived in Ottawa for six years and having been taken off the list at the first revision! But she was really maddened by Gerald Tremblay claiming in the TV debate that Westmount\u2019s labour costs were higher than Montreal's.Labourers\u2019 rates, for instance, were $17.71 per hour compared to $19.82.\u201cIt\u2019s another case of false information,\u201d she said.Poor choice The demerger group's radio commercials don\u2019t sound demergist! Check them out on defusionwestmount.com.Karin Marks, Bill McMurchie, Peter Trent, Maria Tutino or Kell Warshaw do not sound like that.The French seem much better.2 bred - +007 \u201821 aun( Kepsinys - BININYXF LNNOINLSIA 3HL oo \u2014\u2014 \" TTT Wa Page 8 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, June 17, 2004 Going Green on June 28 hen asked why he is running in the current election, Green Party candidate Brian Sarwer-Foner smiles and answers, \u201cIt's definitely out of my concern for the environment and the future of humanity.That concerned is based on being in balance with the ecological limits.\u201d RITA KAYEM 344-0111 AOR 1H ROYAL LEPAGE 7720 COURS MON F-ROYAL in the Heart of downtown! Luxurious, bright condo for rent, 1076 sq.ft.Spacious living- dining room! One large bedroom, 1+1 granit bathrooms.Valet parking, gorgeous roof-top indoor pool, outdoor terrace, squash court and more! Beat the winter! Direct access to shopping centre, Metro Peel, restaurants, and underground city, etc.Could be rented furnished! Easy to show! Running as a Green for the third time in Westmount\u2014Ville-Marie, Sarwer-Foner says he chooses the party over others because, \u201cit is the only party that is truly forward-think- ing.It\u2019s the only party that has a platform which uses economics as a tool for reaching social well-being and environmental sustainability.\u201d What's more, Sarwer-Foner sees running in election as more a responsibility.\u201cI do so as my duty to raise awareness about the imperatives of the future environment of our children and grandchildren.The 39-year-old father of two says this with real conviction.His concern for the environment goes beyond poli- (COMPLETE FOOT CARE AT HOME Quality work Student of Paul Andres 13 yrs experience in hospitals, CLSC'S & nursing homes Member of Assoc.Pedicures Quebec | Denis Godin 514.256.8553 | 40225790 TELL YOUR LIFE STORY ON VIDEO RACONTEZ VOTRE VIE SUR VIDÉO We leave a MATERIAL LEGACY to our children and future generations.But what about our LIFE STORY.our INTELLECTUAL AND SPIRITUAL - LEGACY?Cartouche Films now offers you to tell your story on video, under the form of a video recording, for your family and generations to come.For more details, contact Alex Vachon at 514-831-3705 or find us on the Web at www.cartouchefilms.com With over 30 years experience, our personalizé service can help you tics.Currently a Ph.D.candidate in Communications at McGill, Sarwer- Foner is educated in environmental science, teaches at McGill\u2019s School of Environment, and works as an environmental consultant.While he knows the odds are not in his favour, Sarwer-Foner is optimistic that he will win.\u201cWe need a voice for the concerns raised by the Green Party platform in Parliament,\u201d he says.\u201cThe health of our society, its citizens and the environment in which it\u2019s housed depends on making collective choices and changes to our system so that all may thrive in the future.\u201d In terms of voter choice, Sarwer- Foner feels that the Green Party offers a real alternative to the mainstream parties running in the riding, but maintains that the Green Party is not another fringe party looking for atten- PASTA MIA Fine cuisine italienne Diner dansant et soirée avec DJ Jeudi - vendredi - samedi «wabre jardin terrasse Salle privée pour événements : mariages, baptèmes, ete.301, CHEMIN DU GOLF, : iLE DES SOEURS, sTATIONNEMENT RESERVATION 765-9626 tion.\u201cWe represent the democratic § process in that we have a wide consul- #§ tation base in how we come up with % out platform,\u201d he says.\u201cWe are part of 3% a global network of Green Parties, § some of which have gained real power & elsewhere.a \u201cThe party is truly forward-looking in building and implementing a plan that moves us from an environmentally destructive path to one of restored balance,\u201d he added.We're the only party to take such an approach.\u201d Sarwer-Foner is a somewhat concerned at the lack of attention that party has gotten during the campaign so far.\u201cWe're running a candidate in every riding across the country,\u201d he says.\u201cWe cannot, in any way, be considered a fringe party.\u201d The decision by Canadian broadcasters not to include the Green Party in any of the televised debates is \u201cscandalous,\u201d according to sar) Foner.\u201cOur leader, Jim Harris, represents 308 candidates with a platform that gives us some distinct and truly imperative alternatives that none of the other parties are offering.He deserves to have a high profile so that the messages of the Green Party can be received and understood by all Canadian citizens so they can make an informed choice.\u201d For this campaign, Sarwer-Foner hopes to get some media attention.He plans on being out in the streets meeting residents of the riding, informing them about the Green Party platform.One event he is organizing will have him talking to youth about the environment.He was asked to do this by some local teens who feel the environment is the most important issue and that no other party is addressing it.choose appropriate wood, aluminum and PVC windows LES INDUSTRIES FH IAZTI Windows and Doors Sales + installation that best suit your home and budget.Truly a home for those who won't abide the ordinary! 5300 sf of high-end living including marble, hardwood, custom made kitchen, office built-ins and bathroom armoires made by local ebiniste.Three fireplaces one adjoining master ensuite and master bedroom for those romantic moments.Top quality in everything chosen.CALL LINDA NOSEWORTHY at 514-830-2288 for a viewing today.Rental available in upscale neighbourhood of Hudson.Live in tremendous comfort and style! $3,800/month Call Linda Noseworthy / lan Burns 514-830-2288 / 514-249-5179.Linda Noseworthy-Burns lan Burns Affiliated Real Estate Agents * \u201cSELLING HOMES NOT HOUSES\u201d 471 Main Road Hudson Fax 450 458-7641 E-mail: linda.noseworthy@videotron.ca * ianjburns@vt videotron.co www.stlazorehudsonhomes.com 514 830-2288 514 249-5179 Lie 3 | 1570-1572 PINE AVE WEST - DOWNTOWN DOOKIE DWE ONG OEIC RE/MAX Royal (JORDAN) inc.REMIX \u201c Top quality service a mother son tradition \u2014HY ROYAL LEPAGE TE HERITAGE © > Carl R-Fontaine Agent immobliler affilié Carl 726-2077 592-9838 Louise www.Lremillard.com Rg IER CEG TH ET A Agent immobliler affilié Magnificent & large property with 6500 s.f.of land, a garden in the core of the city, a double garage, 7 bedrooms + a full bachelor apartment.Outstanding fireplaces.Unique! $2,400,000 11 O'REILLY #1109 - NUN'S ISLAND Verrieres VI - Views! Vie i n sunsets all year round! 241 bedrooms, 2 baths, ; ce $697,000 STE-MARGUERITE DU LAC MASSON A brook that sings, a perfect home for entertainment with a HUGE living / dining.lots of fireplaces.all redone and decorated as nicely = as in Country Living.3+1 bedrooms, large whirlpool, garage.Very motivated vendor.$349,000 40225814 plan ntal- ored only con- that aign te in 2\u201d he y, be oad- arty 2g 1S ).- spre- \u2018orm ruly 1e of He that can y all nake pner .He neet- ning drm.have mvi- s by ron- and it.40225814 ratic § nsul- 9 With # wrt of 2 ties, § ower à King J Parliamentary session draws to a close Jacques Chagnon at the National Assembly, where we are debating a bill modifying the Natural Resources Act.You are probably wondering why I am doing this.Well, although some of us have the privilege of being minis- ©: in the cabinet, we are first and emost MNAs, and our primary parliamentary responsibility is to allow the government, through its majority, to advance the policies and legislation that it intends to implement.It is one of the tasks that I have always enjoyed most, since it allows me I \u2018m writing to you from my desk to take part in discussions with colleagues whose portfolios and issues are very different than my own.It also allows me to take some time away from all of the appointments, conference calls, and meetings that have been jostling for centre stage, the most notable being the delicate Kanesatake issue.Unfortunately, this means that I- have had to put this article on hold far too many times, and this has also been the case for several other activities.When you read these lines, we will only be a few days away from the conclusion of a passionate debate that has gripped thousands of Westmount residents: that revolving around the issue of municipal mergers.As I mentioned in a previous column, I encouraged your participation in signing the register because the former government had moved ahead with the mergers without taking into account the wishes of citizens.As you know, the current government adopted a process by which a referendum would be held if at least 10 per cent of citizens signed the register.As this was the case, a democratic consultation will take place in many Quebec munic- ipalities\u2014including Westmount\u2014on June 20, and once again I encourage you to participate.It is the only way to have vour point of view heard and we are hoping for a strong turnout.The parliamentary session is drawing to a close, and the political scene is \u2018dominated now by the federal election.And we are still seeing the odd spark at Kanesatake, which shows a continued need for both prudence and moderation.1 hope that a process will bring the two sides together as soon as possible.It is important that this community, divided to the point of being less and less structured, becomes stabilized as soon as possible.It is thus urgent that the parties accept some sort of mediation so that James Gabriel can return among them, so that we can put native police services into place and so that, finally, the residents can exercise their right to vote in order to elect their new band council.This being said, I hope you have a wonderful summer! « Jacques Chagnon is the Liberal MNA for Westmount-St.Louis and Quebec\u2019s Public Security Minister: (continued from page 6) Captains of industry, community leaders and professionals who have benefited from Montreal's economic base, reside in the suburbs in beautiful homes on larger lots, and enjoy more green spaces, new roads and water systems.However, leaving Montreal to founder and sink is akin to children deserting aging and sick parents in their time of need.Needless to say, sickness has a way of spreading, and it is just a matter of time before the suburbs will be in the same straits.Then who will want products, services or even property in this area?Young people will move to more vibrant and bustling cities.The Island of Montreal must project a united image.To do this we need one city with one mayor who can use muscle to effectively negotiate with federal and provincial governments, thereby making us a magnet for Canadian and international investments.Do we need a reminder that Montreal placed 26th in a list of top North American cities and is sinking lower.?Ellie Israel Cote St.Luc Road Home Massage Service For Women Only Professional Chinese Therapeutic Massage given by a certified Chinese masseuse, Miss Yan Wang, in the convenience of your home.* relaxation * tones skin and muscles * boosts circulation * releases toxins * pain and stress relief References: Tom Jajour, well known Westmount fitness consultant (Mr.Universe) \u2014 40225820 Call Yan 295-4988 40224473 Myvna Park 514-486-5565 MANOR MINDER - Home Sitting Service and Æ an Pet Sitting Service Are you planning a Summer vacation?We will: Check your home regularly « Water your plants * Give it a lived-in look * Care for your indoor pets Experienced and Fully insured myrna@manorminder.com www.manorminder.com .34 2 fEturine www.naturino.com Children need truly special shoes to run and play in perfect freedom, different from growr-ups\u2019 shoes.Naturine Sport shoes are the first sports footwear designed exclusively for children.As practical as trainers, as comfortable as Naturino baby shoes.So that your child's feet wil grow strong and healthy during play.FALC SpA laly nfo@naturina com www naturno com 0 rino stores: NOW HIRING™ 1281a Van Horne Outremont, Qc Tel.514-948 5995 5985 Jean-Talon Est St-Leonard, Qc Tel.514-256 8383 40225788 Naturino supports the = the European Pediatric Mariachis Snacks Prizes AND 40225829 30\" Anniversary Fiesta!! 12:00 - 4:00 all day all day 10% OFF EVERYTHING IN THE STORE! 4879 Sherbrooke St.W.486.8852 » 6 a6_g - +007 \u2018£1 aun( \u201cKepsinyy - YININYXI INNOWLSIM IHL Page 10 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, june 17, 2004 DEMERGER WESTMOUNT Lesiey Aitori * Pralip Abbey + Heather Adamson © Rober Agar * Mona Agia * Saity Asken ® Allan Aker * en Aen * Fugh Asm © _eses Aun ® nos Hevea * Ann Allen * Jarnes Alfister * Lila Alper = Seymour Alper ® Sam Altman * Sanna Afiman © Sab My * Rober Arnos * Bruce Ardersor * Chrshine Lrtersgon * Anderson * Christina Anderson * Frances Andrew © John D.Andrew * Fred Andrews © Emily Ancreus * Syhne Angel * Diane Angus * * Esper Erque * art April * Jean D Arbour * Mary Archakis * Cnioe Archambault © CRostopher Archibald * Virgen Ah \u20ac 0 y08 eng * Dane Assneut © SUZENE RUE 52 * Mehran Asgary * Alexander Asgary * Barbara D Asgary * Phi Agpinañi © Eve Aspial * Jacon fm * Trawpse Atha * Pre Ar à Gra Sandra Baines * Stanley Bater * Diana Baldocx * Cats Baursny © Donna Bares * Rorsuera Bases.© Magos Barazs © Vines * Peter Barriga * Gary Barrs * Card Bacs * Mark Bartroi * Eunor Barsen * 1 Lynn Eznwes » Pur brave * Wor, Haves v Doz Clatide Bedard * Paul Belang * Rrsernary Bet © Freder 4 Berar * Micam Bercovrz * Hamen ero i Bismuth * Sylvie Bismutn * Bridge! Blackadoer * Dang Bary © Enea Bisom © Bren Siw - ke (res Bonnardeaux * Emike Bonrardeaux * Charies Bornardeaux 5 Jet sE Andrew Burlone * Gerabdine Bins Mildred Cappel Henri Castillo » J William Corbe Czuboka * Oscar | * Denys Delaney ® ; vi Drury © Diane Dubédu * Patncis Durmai, * Katfieen Duncan * Fughers Lun Eland * Ann Elbourne = Janet Eigar * Jay Eliot Exans Es * Mary Elmar * ori More E Erdos + Essaris * Brian Evans * David Eves * Monica Ewan * Heather Faith « Bob Fath * Kammenne Shauna Feldman * Andrea Feidman * Helène Ferland * Micheline Fert» Progr Porat» Dry Finkelstein * Violet Fiore * Ernita Filzerald * Manatta Foidar-Mandy * hHonmie Formes Cat Jacqueline Fox * Jean Fox * Eleanor Frank * John Galop * Nancy Galioz * Roben Gardner * Meisels * David Gawiey * Marjorie Gawley = Dieter Gehring * Brigitte Gereer * Lois | Chana Goodfnend * thka Goodiriend * Sus Gordon © Mcheis Gory * Serge 7- Donald * David Gregory * Anne Gregory * Eugerde Gron * Shella Gros : Guttmann * Josephine Hadley * Joar Hagerman Shura Hawhir > : Trad Gloria Victor Halpern * Martine Hamard \u201c Gay Hampson * Grace Mavas * George Hendi * Elizabeth Hennck * Caroline Heroux « Helga Hoffman * Howard Hoppenheim * Martine Hoppenheun Marima Janitsary * Louise Jessop * Rober Johnson = Mure Jawaid Khan \u201c Maureen iGety * Esther Kilgour * Francisk Kramer * Claude Lalande \" Jean Louis Lalonde * Kichar Marifyn Larmond * Mary Landry \u201c Ubby Landsmer + Tir Langieban * Margoret Langiey * Terry Lantruer * lomnert Pierre Lapointe « René Larose * Christian Larouche * Ass Carla Lauter * Angela Lavender * Arielle Lavender * Tres KlinkhoH * Donald Lawrence * Manone Lebovite * Claudettr Lecte Elena Lee * Marga Lefebve © 5 Lerner * Raboi Leigh Lemer * Leon Lemer » Mary Lesbe Lewis © Gérard Limoges * Gloria Linds * Lisa Lis K * A Sydriey Lithwick * Judy Ldvack * Visiter Lisyd-Smen * Rat * Sally Ludwig * Cynthia Lultam * Arene Lutter * Euh Lyness Mackdem * Susan Maclaren Khan * Angus Archisald on Bod * Joyce TR.Anthony Malcoim * Bonnie Malcoim * Dugald Malcoim * Saÿda Matk Marks * Irene Marks © Eve Marler * Ranhelle Marquis * isobel Marston * Jan, * Neil Matheson * Peter Mattioudakis * hiucles Matossæt: * Martha Matussio\u201d + Robert MeCullog' * Doug MeDougal * Sairy McDougal * Sandra McDougat * Ariens Mebane * poan MeGuigan ® Bran Mob Stewart Meldrum # Guy Melhuish * Arthur Melling * Louise Methng * Marthe Meioohe © Parcs Mereciit, * Mary Jane Liersze * 3 Genfray Herszem + 5, Mezgailis * Wylma Migioovsky * Lynda Miter © Dorothyz Miller » Jonn Miter * Heme: Riise © Michae! Milman © ¢ aus Yhnde * Mina Minde * Luran Ramesh Mirchandari * Beveriy Mitchell * Mary Mitham Dejong * Anna Mitac * Donald Mofard * Claude Mo \u2014onmarte- Mans Mosan * Tr Mongrain * Chantal Montreuil * Jean Moore * Barbara Moore * ka Moore * Bngete Moore * Mark Moore * Vales: fAcore * biary-Catienne Yoo Nancy Moret ® Gert Morgenstern ® Francine Noelia Monn * Rand: Morns * Geraldime Morrow * Michae! More * Gunewrz Moria .Fisher, hfiss Munday-Kay * Victor Murciano * Harnet or * Frotd Moroff ® Danie! Murr # # ingrid Myros + case Morra 8 00s ; Naday * Renée Casgram Nadeau * Wa (3 Napotane & ar Neison © Nancy Nelson ® Hanry Negvagh * Darius Nikanpout * Robert Nixon * Dawid \u201c Henry Diders ® Mane Oliver * Sarah Pai Prandergast * Jikan Prendergast © Renae Pren! * Ramez Rabbal \u201cJohanne Racetle * Maunce Pa: Randalt * Lucie Ranger * Kevin Ratchf \u20ac Car Rauir Raymond « Geuffrey Refori * Lesiey Rafors * Nike Rosette Rohana * Ursuts Roonev * Ruth Fonney * \u20ac Rosenthal * Joan Rothman * Stephane Roy * Share Shalimar = Sally W Shanwooo * Sandra Shauila * Leonard Simand * Sturey Sunand * Robin Simmons Stiger * af Skormewsk * Ynaona Skrobit * Dora, Ronald M Sot » Eleanore Smith » Wadia Smit * Spencer * Sewer Sperling © Micha Spe.Elizabeth Steele * Maceleme Sigale * Eleanor Stein * Day 3) rans Bie Stephenson * Katherine Stem * Katherine Stevenson * Patrcis Senar * Eks Sthwe * ho Sulfivan * Mary Sullivan * Enc Sutton * Gill Szuszey * ssac SEL * Magez Taran 5 + TarontsFe ; Dale Tedescts * Laurie Tensbaurn * Robert Tétreauk * Jacqueline \u201chom * Tom Trongso * Stern Thompson © 4 Bartholl « Irene Tomaszewski * John Toit \u201cPeter Trent * André Trude: * Liban Trodei * reien Tucker * Jeremy : ; Matthew Vachon * Michael Vachon * Michelle Vachon * Malicia Vschor * vossph Vaienta * Gisele Vaiuis * Debor a Van W yor * LUCE VaNdema * Lames Vercs * ots Vashon * Arras Vasihou * Sylvain Vauglair * Guy Veilleux * Nick Veloce * Maunce Vermette * Françoise Vieler * Pierre Viens * Andre Vifisneuve * Dominique Vincent * Phoda vineberc * Ron Jieuers * Michael Vineberg * Cariz Vineberg * Robert Vineberg * Anne-Laure Viner * Florence Visser * Fiore Lee Wagner * Ron Walker * Chnstine Watker * Jons V Vvaiker * Shrley Wallace * Margarer Narier * Barvars (Vanier * 5 Wasserman * Marilyn Wasserman * Fraser Wabster * Sylva Wedge * Don Wedge * Helga Weissier * Sylvia Weissier * Phylis Weldon * Peter Whute * Fredenck Vhegant © Witham \\Wihame * Esouart Wilson * James Wright © Nancy Wright * Debbie Zemnickis * Zachary Zemnicles * Catherine Zubin * Authorized by Phitip Aspinaîl, official agent for the City of Westmount Yes Committee se N Sous # 2 r ne aero «28 mises su LET LE Freie Mes ange © For + ® Shen ! dues * : Sama Leur hoevem Ua Dan * Frante AT) a Scotbe SIMOS rr Sg sme wb csver Star y * 51 .63 Sons.EN inher * + 25 y \"4 .So wn [AN n ve NOW oS aT : & Sa a DEMERGER WESTMOUNT Co dan EVE oT OIG YS) CEE pf SUNDAY, JUNE 20 9a.m.to7 p.m.THE TIME IS NOW.Cast your vote to take back your City of Westmount.WHY TAKE BACK YOUR CITY?% To allow Westmount to set its own local tax rate, no longer depending on arbitrary handouts from the Megacity.R To ensure all local taxes are spent on local services.K To have guaranteed input in regional services.À To regain the status of employer with the power to negotiate salaries with our own local unions.X To regain ownership of our facilities - our parks, our Library.Victoria Hall and City Hall.MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD.For more information, contact Demerger Westmount (514) 931-0885 X www.defusionwestmount.com hatthonzes by Pri Aspe.ofirzal agent 57 the Cy A Westrour fes Commies 11 DÉC - £007 £1 aun \u201cepsinyL + yININYXI LNROWLSIM IHL » - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, june 17, 2004 The tricky business of sloganeering George Bowser good political slogan may A become the rallying cry for a world-wide political movement, or it may last no longer than the bumper it was stuck to.Examples of both types include \u201cWorkers of the world unite!\u201d \u201cA woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle!\u201d \u201cBetter dead than red!\u201d \u201cI like lke!\u201d \u201cBourque\u2019s a dork!\u201d \u201cTake back your city,\u201d the demerger slogan, is good, because it has depth: it tells citizens to repossess their city, and at the same time could be telling the mayor of the megacity to go away and take his city with him.It is not quite as fiendishly clever as the Bloc\u2019s \u201cUn parti propre au Quebec\u201d which plays on the two possible meanings of the word \u201cpropre,\u201d either \u201cclean\u201d or \u201cbelonging to.\u201d The ambiguity is intentional.It means, roughly, \u201cQuebec\u2019s own clean Party,\u201d and although that translation doesn\u2019t do it justice, it is meant to remind voters of recent scandals plaguing the governing liberal party.There is no official English version, although they could try \u201clet us take you to the cleaners.\u201d The Liberal party is using the slogan \u201callons droit devant,\u201d which probably means \u201clet\u2019s keep on going,\u201d but it could also mean \u201clet us go straight,\u201d which could be their own way of dealing with the sponsorship issue.Conservative leader Stephen Harper recently suggested a new slogan for the Liberals: \u201cTax me, I'm Canadian.Waste my money, I'm Canadian.\u201d It\u2019s not very catchy.Another suggestion was \u201cThe new liberals \u2014 100 per cent Chrétien free!\u201d The Marijuana party is not using the slogan \u201clet\u2019s roll,\u201d which would seem to be tailor-made for them, because that would be a disrespectful ly flip reference to the Sept.11 tragedy.Instead, they have \u201cReady to roll,\u201d which serves the same purpose without echoing Todd Beamer\u2019s famous The ultimate in luxury condominiums.e Excellent location 2 blocks west of Westmount Park * 2 bedrooms / 2 baths & ; 3 bedrooms / 3 baths 5 © 9°6\" minimum clear ceiling heights oe Oversized, 7 fool windows e Custom wood kitchen cabinets with granite countertops « Aquabrass / Kohler fixtures e Hardwood Noors throughout e Private terraces or balconies * Open concept design.custom layouls available * Interior parking * Shared rooftop terrace with battle cry on United\u2019s Flight 93.Rejected slogans include \u201cDid you vote, or was that me?\u201d and \u201cif you don\u2019t cough, you don\u2019t get off.\u201d The Conservative Party tells us to \u201cdemand better, vote Conservative.\u201d This is a workmanlike variation on a reliable formula: \u201cdon\u2019t blame me, I voted Conservative (or insert your party here),\u201d which you can display on your bumper whenever your party is not in power.Conservative Party strategists are putting their faith in traditional family values.The Liberals would like to hog the middle of the road, too, because poll results reveal that the average Canadian voter is socially liberal, but fiscally conservative.Or, as one insider put it, \u201cthey\u2019re cheap, and they like to sleep around.\u201d The NDP is going with \u201cNDP - New energy.A positive choice.\u201d This is sweet, and very non-competitive.The NDP are philosophically not suited for win/lose scenarios such as elections.They used to say that when the NDP has a race, everybody wins and there are no prizes.I suggest \u201cNDP - don\u2019t knock it till you've tried it.\u201d The Green Party, suddenly a factor on the political scene, has \u201cGo Green.Someday is now.\u201d It doesn\u2019t tell us anything about their philosophy, only that they would like to be taken seriously, and soon.I don\u2019t know why they didn\u2019t use Brooke Shields\u2019 famous endorsement, \u201cthe environment is a big thing.\u201d Slogans are always a target for satire.For every \u201cJesus Saves\u201d there\u2019s a \u201cGod Invests.\u201d When a former Washington mayor sought to regain his council seat after being ousted as a result of a scandal involving drugs and prostitutes, comic Dennis Miller suggested he use the slogan: \u201cNo more hookers, no more crack - just good government!\u201d Whoever dreamed up \u201cIn your heart, you know he\u2019s right,\u201d the 1964 presidential campaign slogan of Republican Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater, must have been horrified to read the parody \u201cin your guts, 0 know he\u2019s nuts!\u201d Other rece bumper-sticker humour in the USA includes messages like \u201cnothing political is correct,\u201d \u201cImpeach Clinton - and her husband.\u201d \u201cIf the French were on your side, how would you know?\u201d If you've seen enough \u201cDefusion = confusion.\u201d Here\u2019s the antidote I'm waiting to see: \u201cDefusion = conclusion.\u201d « George Bowser is one half of the musical comedy duo Bowser & Blue.WANT TO ADVERTISE IN OUR .MONTHLY REAL ESTATE SECTION?CALL 484-5610 TO FIND OUT HOW.PERSIAN & ORIENTAL RUGS Pe MAJOR OVERSTOCK WAREHOUSE LIQUIDATI 75% REBATE ON CARPETS (Taxes included) 8 DAYS ONLY JUNE 17, 18, 19, 20 & 24, 25, 26, & 27 Thursday and Friday from 10 to 9 p.m.Saturday & Sunday from 10 to 7 p.m.THE LOWEST PRICES IN NORTH AMERICA Ed M32 ib, Page 12 elevator access Visit our Showroom Open Houses: Mon.& Wed.: 4pm - 6pm Sundays: 2pm - 4pm (or by appointment) 245 Victoria Ave., Suite 310 Groupe Sutton Agents: Julia Daniels Martin Rouleau : - 933-5800 Le Hand-Woven persian and oriental rugs.À large collection of new, semi-antique and antique rugs in all colours & sizes (2'x 3'to 13\u2019 x 20\" and rummers up to 22\") Kazak.Qum, Silk, Budjar, Bokhara, Tabriz, Nain, Mood, Kashmar, Hereke, Kashan, Agra, Bakhtiar, Sarough, Kerman and much more.om open From $50 to $1800 Card A N ENCANS ! RICHARD | A y Richard Auctions .5 os 2855 Duchesne St.i Ville St-Laurent E H Ë (corner Henri-Bourassa) : i Ë 514-832-0009 348968 Care about our COMMUNITY ess trie + bi Let's give ourselves the best possible chance.= rain as Ae We all want to conserve the identity and autonomy of each of our communities.But we also want them to develop in harmony This is possible, all while living together and respecting our differences.Because Montréal offers us the best of both worlds.£1 abæg - +002 \u2018£L #NI \u201cXepsinyL - BINENVXG INNÔONLSIM IHL Update from defusionwestmount.com MY WESTMOUNT A COMMUNITY VISION t's hard to believe that there are just three days left to the battle that began over four years ago! First we protested against forced mergers, then for the last two years Pageg14 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, qune 17, 2004 pressured for the right to demerge.Throughout the process, I have had the opportunity to meet and work with a great number of people from municipalities across the island of Montreal, an incredible cross section of residents who represent diverse religions, cultures, races and political parties.The single most common factor that brought us all together was the \u201csense of community\u201d that we all felt our respective city or town offered and knew we would lose in the megacity.Community grows from common interests, goals, shared values and, most of all, from the ability to participate in the decision-making process at a local level, through accessible council members, council meetings, citizen committees and associations, and a responsive municipal administration.For some, it was an ongoing interest, for others it was a single issue or pro- Cynthia Lulham posed change that initiated their involvement.But the bottom line was that the citizens had easy access to a democratic voice in their community.In Westmount, we are fortunate to have active citizens who take great pride in their community and volunteer in great numbers.When I was first elected to council eight years ago, the library restoration and building project had just been completed, the result of considerable citizen consultation and participation.Over 50 community events involving thousands of residents raised over $1.5 million for the library.The next council continued the theme of \u201ccommunity building.\u201d The vision we followed at council was set by the citizens.Our municipal buildings all needed extensive renovation SEASON PASSPORT offer available everyday until June 23, 2004 DrivekThrulSafaritZoologicallGarden] RecreationallPark{IBeacheslandltubelrides] Camping and lodging available (450) 247-2727 * www.parcsafari.com Only 30 minutes south of Montreal « Highway 15 South, Exit 6.So a ten-year timetable and plan was created for Victoria Hall, the Conservatory and the Arena/pool complex.The consultation processes prior to the renovation/restoration of Victoria Hall led to the addition of the art gallery link in the final project.The forced mergers put an end to the plan before we started the pool and arena consultations.We lost control of the budget, taxation and borrowing powers.But most of all, we lost the ownership of our facilities and control over the determination of their use.The press loves to unfairly stereotype Westmount as being closed to non-residents.I would argue that our library was always open to the membership of non-residents.The fee we charged was fair\u2014the same amount Westmounters paid through their taxes to support it.Local recreation programs are meant to be just that\u2014 local\u2014serving the needs and wants of the citizens.The problem is not just that we cannot accommodate everyone, but also that we are surrounded by communities that are part of Montreal and lack sufficient facilities of their own.To date, the modus operendi of the megacity has been simply to force these residents to travel to other areas for services that should be available locally, services not designed by, or specifically for their own community and which might not fully respond to their requirements.You would have to see the lineups on registration day to realize that, even through our best efforts, we are not able to accommodate all the Westmounters that want to register for the more popular programs.We Let your eyes guide you and you'll \u201calways be heading the right way \\ in Vermont.If beautiful, peaceful scenery is what you're looking for in a vacation, turn your gaze toward the Green Mountains.For great vacation packages, visit VermontVacation.com SE Eo od have always allowed non-residents to register where space is available in any program.The parks and playgrounds are, and always have been, used by people from across the Island and beyond.The success of Westmount is not due to wonderful facilities (witness the aging pool and arena) but due to the participation of an active and committed community that includes a responsive and devoted administration and employees.Finally on Sunday, June 20, we have a chance to undo what was undemoc- ratically forced upon Westmount\u2014to regain control of our community, and to continue to follow a vision that is determined by you.Vote YES to demerger.« Cynthia Lulham was first elected to Westmount city council in 1995 and acclaimed to a second term \"@ 1999.During her mandates, she served as Commissioner of Parks, Sports and Recreation, chair of the Community Services Committee, and chair of the Victoria Hall Renovation Committee.She is a member of the parent board of Ecole St.Léon de Westmount and a member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Transportation Committee.Cynthia Lulham has represented Westmount\u2019s W.-D.-Lighthall District as borough councillor since January 2001.Also featured this week on defusionwestmount.com + Complete results of the advanced polling.73 VERMONT vermont cat =>=0 \u2014TN - \u2019 SES En me OU Wb UW D 27 EE pa RN ba aa i cL LOCAL NEWS Bargain hunters flock to Rotary garage sale Les Pavages Spinelli inc.Serving Westmount for over 10 years ; * Asphalt * Cement Work * Uni-Stone * General Work Free Estimates Carlo : 327-6462 / 494-4981 40224385 ntiques rom Westm&unt @llector including living rgom furniture alique glasswareighting fix and mygeh mor CRA CIE Organizing committee chair sandy Highet (left) and Rotary president Gerry Bergeron at this year's Antique and Garage Sale at the arena.Martin C.Barry F ine weather brought out a large number of bargain hunters to the Westmount Rotarians\u2019 annual Antique and Garage Sale.Held at the municipal arena on June 5, crowds were lined up as early as 8:30 a.m.Saturday for the garage sale segment involving a wide assortment of donated items.An auction of more valuable goods took place the evening before.\u201cWe had a big crush in the morning,\u201d said Sandy Highet, chairman of the committee which organized the two-day event.\u201cI think it went well in the sense that it was well-organized and we ended on time.Everybody came together very promptly in the morning.We did very good business for the first couple of hours and we're very satisfied.\u201d By 3 p.m.Saturday, as the operation was winding down, Highet was unable to say how much the Rotarians collected from the sale of used furniture, appliances, sports equipment, books and collectibles donated by residents and displayed on tables staffed by Rotarians, friends and family members.However, the auction segment took in an impressive $16,000.\u201cWe were very pleased with that,\u201d he said.Proceeds from last year\u2019s auction and sale amounted to more than $30,000.Highet didn\u2019t see much difference between the volume of sales this year and last, \u201cbut we were pleasantly surprised this year because we @ thought that we didn\u2019t have as much stock or as good quality, but it went surprisingly quickly at the beginning,\u201d he added.e Some of the higher quality items sold Th M t | I I d h t - | during the auction included a number of e on rea S an WwW 1 e co ar paintings.\u201cWe were very pleasantly sur- I prised last night when a painting soid for k h f $3,900,\u201d he said, describing an unusual work wor er S are er e or you e consisting of two panels in a frame which were reversible.\u201cThad not seen it when it was collected.It came in with a pile of stuff and there were a couple of gentlemen who were obviously determined to have it and so they kept bidding.\u201d Another item of higher value sold in the auction was an old hardwood armoire Sy ndicat which fetched $950.\u201cIt certainly was high- I\u201d vv des fonctionnaires quality wood and there was a lot of inlay d sal around it, so it attracted a lot of interest,\u201d municipaux de Montréa said Highet.(SCFP \u2014 429) SCFR The Antique and Garage Sale is the at ice Westmount Rotarians\u2019 largest annual ia fonction publique.rv fundraiser.The Rotarians are self-maintain- This publication has been made possible through a contribution from CUPE\u2019s National Defence Fund ing and all proceeds of the sale will sponsor a host of local and international community projects.SL Bed - +007 \"£1 2uni Aepsiny - YINIAYXI INAOWLSIM IHL Page 16 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursdaysjune 17, 2004 (continued from page 1) \u201c[ found the service excellent because I had reached the door when somebody was already ushering me to the right place,\u201d said de Castell, who voted in the advance poll because he\u2019ll be busy providing assistance for the regular poll next Sunday.\u201cThere was no wait whatsoever,\u201d reported former Westmount Municipal Association president Kathleen Duncan.\u201cWe went up the stairs and we were ushered in to our particular poll, and with the exception of just waiting while LOCAL NEWS someone went in and actually voted, we moved right along.It was carried out extremely smoothly.\u201d Duncan encouraged as many Westmounters as possible to turn out next Sunday.\u201cWe want the numbers to be as strong as possible in sending a GES JUNE 20, 2004 MUNICIPAL REFERENDUM EEE Polling day In Longueuil Boucherville Brossard Greenfield Park Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville Saint-Lambert In Montréal Anjou Baie-d'Urfé Beaconsfield Côte-Saint-Luc Dollard-des-Ormeaux Dorval Hampstead Kirkland LaSalle L'Îe-Bizard L'Îe-Dorval To vote, you must: 1.be a qualified voter; 2.be registered on 3.identify yourself by presenting istine Savard Teny Rabasss Yves + Forget Shauna Chan Mare Forté eux Christlon Grenier latine à + Gomera Simon Dubsls Ellsen Smith régueu Alle Aboureié Daniel Bédard : on Martin Chaguou Stéphan Charett Vincent Chevailer Alison Reid fuite ¢ Demers Simon Dubels Lilven Smit toan Alle Abouzelé Daniel Sédar Nartie Chsqusa Stéphao Chr \u201cHar Stéphanie Cité For\u201d aan Los Soo\u2019 Do you want to vote on June 20, 2004 ?How to vote: 1.mark the ballot paper in one of the circles with the pencil given to you by the deputy returning officer; the referendum list; one of the following documents: health-insurance card, driver\u2019s licence or Canadian passport.For more information.* Consult our website.On the evening of June 20th, the preliminary results will be posted as they come in beginning at 7 p.m.2.fold the ballot paper and show the initials to the deputy returning officer; 3.detach the stub and place the ballot paper in the ballot box.Montréat-Est Montréal-Ouest Mont-Royal Pierrefonds Pointe-Claire Roxboro Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Sainte-Geneviève Saint-Laurent Senneville Westmount Website: www.electionsquebec.qc.ca E-mail: info@electionsquebec.qc.ca * Get in touch with our Information Centre at 1-888-ELECTION (1-888-353-2846).FB8 Persons who are deaf or hearing impaired can call the following EN tolHree number: 1-800-537-0644.> LE DIRECTEUR GENERAL DES ELECTIONS DU QUEBEC message to the Quebec government so that this will never happen again,\u201d she said.\u201cThere is no uncertainty left in anybody\u2019s mind where the population stands in Westmount in our desire to restore our autonomy.\u201d Gisele Bonnardeaux, an outspoken anti-merger activist since the beginning of the controversy, said, \u201cPeople should vote because it\u2019s the democratic thing to do, and it\u2019s for the repatriation of control over their own money.That\u2019s very, very important.By staying merged, we are impoverishing Montreal.Where we choose to live is a personal choice.\u201d Between now and next Sunday, Westmount residents with listed phone numbers can expect to be contacted by activists for both the Yes and No sides.\u201cWe're going to contact every voter,\u201d said Nicole Forbes, chief coordinator of Defusion Westmount.\u201cWe're going to be on the line.We phoned a lot of the people who voted in the advance poll.\u201d e At No side headquarters, Natalie Fotopulos, president of the Westmount for Montreal Committee, said, \u201cThere was considerable turnout.It\u2019s true we don\u2019t know how people voted, but there\u2019s been a lot of enthusiasm to get there.\u201d She reported that a number of her committee\u2019s signs promoting the No side\u2019s point of view were knocked down or removed entirely in the last few days.Fotopulos said that from now to Sunday; the No committee will be scrutinizing the electoral lists and contacting anyone they might have overlooked to state the No side\u2019s message\u2014\u201cPeople, think twice.\u201d \u201cWith 22.8 per cent of (eligible voters) having already voted, it-is now the responsibility of the rest of the electorate to examine the question and think twice,\u201d Fotopulos reiterated.Borough vehicles returned following \u2018swap\u2019 As part of pressure tactics megacity blue collar workers have been engaging in leading up to the June 20 referendum, 10 Westmount vehicles belonging to the Public Works Department were taken in a massive inter-borough \u2018vehicle swap\u2019 on May 26.Eight of the vehicles ended up in the Mercier/Hochelaga/Maisonneuve borough, and two in Lachine.By May 28, all 10 of Westmount\u2019s vehicles were back at the Public Works garage, according to the department\u2019s director, Fred Caluori.Negotiations between Local 301 (the megacity blue collar union) and Montreal City Hall have stalled, mainly@ over the number of hours in the work week.While former City of Montreal blue collars have a 35-hour work week, those in many suburbs still have a 40- hour work week.PSOs thwart car break-in A man was arrested last month after a Public Security Officer observed him entering an unlocked car.PSO Kyle Walls was patrolling Selby Street on May 7 when he noted a man trying to open the doors of parked vehicles.He called for police assistance but maintained surveillance of the suspect, who then moved on to Greene Avenue, where he entered a vehicle that had been left unlocked.At this point, Walls intervened and, with the support of other PSOs who were called to the scene, restrained the suspect until police arrived.Caen y, re y id of le le at re > w NO om< Yoo LD DT CUS NY UN A i RR Te a cam ® » Du camping au chateau LOCAL NEWS First Wheels in Motion event rolls to a great success Martin C.Barry ocal participation in the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion marathon last Sunday in Westmount Park raised more than $13,000 for spinal cord injury research.This was the first time supporters in Westmount agreed to stage the fundraising event along with 200 others across Canada.A total of eight Montreal-area communities also participated.\u201cThe foundation are calling our event very successful and are pleased with the ability of Westmounters to have done so much in their first year,\u201d said Andrew Medland, an organizer.Wheels in Motion was the brainchild of Rick Hansen, who in 1985 stunned the world by rolling in a wheelchair through 34 countries over a period of two pe tp prepare for last Sunday's s Wheels in Motion event in Westmount Park.YONI ww theraconces.ca Ce mois-ci dans partf : 5 façons de découvrir l'Europe - 400 ans d'histoire Cap sur l\u2018Acadie - La Gaspésie, côté nature + Disney en famille: Trucs et astuces pour bien en profiter + Quoi savoir sur les caméras numériques ?+ Partir pour le week-end.dans un phare ! - Vélo, canot, dodo en Outaouais re Spore danonneny A partir de 29, 95 5 Sin Votre une #c.=Cc| DHI2E SES \u2014 | @\u2026 OED + am à ATTY mB SN mere rpm mn ~g =| Oo Ug] 035 Wg MN, ag rec til CID Miscellaneous services CHEAP telephone reconnect - Disconnected?Phone Factory is only $49.95/ month for phone service! No gimmicks, everyone is approved.Free calling card with hookup! 1-877-336-2274; www.pho- nefactory.ca.CRIMINAL record?Get yours cleared.For travel to USA: career advancement and your peace of mind.Free Assessments.Call Jennifer at the National Pardon Centre (514)842-2411 www.nationalpardon.org MAKE your money grow for your child's education.Free consultation.(514)489-2665 ad Companion DON'T spend this summer wishing you had someone special in your life.Make it happen.Misty River Introductions, Quebec's traditional matchmaker.(514)879-0573 \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 Dating ogencies eq?with permit LITA Introduction Services pour les gens qui recherchent une relation sérieuse.romati- que, ou une rencontre occa- tionnelle.(514)989-7435 AFRICAINES, asiatiques, latinos.Rencontrez gens de 80 nationalités, à l'Agence A2 (514)962-6004 (514)369-4647 GED Hasotherpy MASSAGE HONG-KONG Excellent massage.Chinese, Swedish, Japanese.Ladies welcome.Receipts.Metro Côte-Vertu (514)335-0005 NIRVANA: Les meilleurs massages! Reçus.The best massages! Receipts 5565.Boul.Décarie (514)737-2754 SALON NOSTALGIE.Bon massage.Assurance Reçus.820 Décarie.Saint- Laurent.(514)747-7877 CD bichon een CONGRATULATIONS! You're approved.Get a genuine MDG Horizon Computer System for only $899 or just 81 cents per day.With a free Lexmark 3 in 1 printer.Free digital camera.free CD burner, free Microsoft Word and free 17° Samsung monitor.No money down.don't delay.call today! 1-800-236-2504 EARN 85.000 + per month.A deposit of less than $500 and 8- 10 hours per week is all it takes.Call now! 1-866-817-3398 NEED a home phone?Low monthly fee.No credit checks.Already with a reconnect company?transfer for free! Call today! www.telerecon- nect.com 1-866-392-5066 WORK from home on your computer.Full or Part Time.No experience required.Star today.Visit our website now.www.myhomepcjob.com.Code: Al ad Domestic services MATURE.honest lady for weekly condo cleaning.References required.(514)939-3025 ap Dissolution notices/ name changes AVIS PUBLIQUE Prenez avis que la compagnie Branimir Todorov et associes (BTA) inc.ayant son siége au 1010-1800.rue Sherbrooke Ouest.Montréal.H3A 2R7 demandera à l'inspecteur Général des institutions financières sa dissolution.26804 (575) Morigage loans MASTER-PRET 1ere 1 an 3.25%, 2 ans 3.75%, 3 ans, 3.90%.4 ans 4.30%, 5 ans 4.55%, spécialité 2e 100% de la valeur.Acceptons dossiers refusés par banque ou caisse.Finance bungalow.cottage.duplex, triplex, 4-plex, bloc appartements.édifice à bureaux, commercial.industriel, de 50,000$8 à 50.000,0008.20 prêteurs privés disponibles, 8,500.000$.bons taux commerce.manufacturier, restaurant, brig.Le plan personne! a Gino 3,0008 à 15,000$ (514)824-7044 MASTER-PRÊT Les plans personnels a Patrick: 30008; 68$ x 52 semaines; jusqu'à 15.0008; (514)324-8024 580) Occosions/ businesses propositions $1.00 stores - North America\u2019s largest developer - complete turnkey from $69,000 CN - 1-800-558-1898 - w.dollarstoreservicesofca- a.com INVENTORS: product ideas wanted! Davison is looking for new or improved product ideas or inventions to prepare and present to corporations for licensing.Free information package.1-800-544-3327 LEARN auctioneering.Classes held August! 7- 13.2004.For information contact: Southwestern School of Auctionee- ring, R.R.#5, Woodstock.Ontario N4S 7V9 1-888-673-6999 SPECIAL offer - Buy 3 get one free.CORAL calcium \u201cExtra\u201d Dare to compare.We have 560 mg of calcium from coral calcium, www.curedana- da.com: 1-866-319-0708 Calgary WAREHOUSE to clear, SWo- men's clothing (514)381-9338.Ken or Lou Miscellaneous financial services FINANCIAL problems?Drowning in debt! Stop the harassment.Bankruptcy might not be the answer.Together let's find a solution.Free consultation.Bill Hafner Trustee in Bankruptcy.(514)983-8700 D * * * * RAMASSONS véhicules pour ferrailles.Remorquage.(514)274-0088 {or purchase par Deadline for submissions is Monday at noon preceding the next publication.No exceptions.Submissions may be edited or omitted for space.Thursday, June 17 Friends of the Westmount Library present a free literary event with music and poetry featuring the Orpheus Singers, Chantal Montreuil, Mike Burns, Catherine Kidd and Bryan Highbloom, at 7 p.m.in the Gallery at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W.Info: Miriam Tees at 934-0262 or Joan Albu at 935-6194.Saturday, June 19 The Westmount Lawn Bowling Club, 401 Kensington (corner Sherbrooke), holds its Annual Open House on at 2 p.m.Adults and youths (12-18 years) are welcome to try their hand at lawn bowling.No previous experience necessary.Flat shoes required.Info: Jeanne MacDonald at 937- 5110 or youth contact Sid Langdon at 488-8683.Wednesday, June 23 Meet the Candidates in the Westmount-Ville Marie riding in the June 28 federal election at 7:30 p.m.in Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W There will be a question period.Organized by the Westmount Municipal Association and the Westmount Examiner.Used Book Sale: The auxiliary of the Montreal Children\u2019s Hospital holds a fundraising sale of used books from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.at the hospital, 2300 Tupper, 2nd floor, B Wing.All profits donated to the hospital.Info: Rita Wilson at 412-4400 ext.22384.Ongoing The Gallery at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W., presents the exhibition \u2018Portraits of the Artist\u2019 by Caroline Hart, through July 14.Info: 989-5226.K.I.D.S.Day Camp celebrates Father\u2019s Day from June 21 to 25 with a free day of day camp for dads and kids.For more information, call 938-5290.Westmount Toastmasters: Take the fear out of public speaking each Thursday evening at 7 p.m.in Victoria Hall.4626 Sherbrooke W Info: 367-5986.The Rotary Club of Westmount meets each Wednesday at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke, at 12:30 p.m.Mary\u2019s Recovery, a non-profit bilingual self-help group for people seeking help in dealing with fear, anger, stress, depression, anxiety, panic attacks and phobias meet every Westmount.AVIS PUBLIC est par les présentes donné, par la soussignée, directrice du Bureau d'arrondissement et secrétaire substitut du conseil, que le conseil de l\u2019arrondissement a, lors de sa séance générale du 7 juin 2004, adopté le règlement RCAO4 23016 intitulé «RÈGLEMENT SUR LA DÉMOLITION» ayant pour objet l\u2019adoption d\u2019une nouvelle réglementation relative à la démolition de bâtiments dans l'arrondissement de Toute personne intéressée peut maintenant consulter le règlement et en obtenir copie auprès du bureau de la soussignée situé au, 4333, rue Sherbrooke Ouest à Westmount du lundi au jeudi de 8h à 16h30 et le vendredi de 8h00 à 13h.DONNÉ ce 17° jour du mois de juin 2004.Ville de Montréal ndisse ent de Westmount / Borough of Westmount .AVIS D\u2019ADOPTION REGLEMENT RCA04 23016 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned, the Director of the Borough Office and Substitute Borough Secretary, that By-law RCA04 23016 entitled \u201cBY-LAW CONCERNING DEMOLITION\u201d was adopted by the Borough Council of Westmount at a general sitting held on June 7, 2004.The object of this by-law is to adopt new regulations with respect to the demolition of buildings in the borough of Westmount.Any interested person may consult this By-law and obtain copies thereof at the Office of the undersigned, located at 4333 Sherbrooke Street West in Westmount, Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.and Friday from 8:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.DATED this 17\" day of June, 2004.Lucie TOUSIGNANT, avocate Secrétaire substitut / Substitute Borough Secretary NOTICE OF ADOPTION BY-LAW RCA04 23016 40225803 Tuesday and Thursday.Info: 485-2194.The Montreal Camera Club meets each Monday at 7:30 p.m.at Westmount Park Church, 4695 de Maisonneuve, entrance at rear.Slide shows, competitions and workshops.Visitors welcome.Info: (514) 637-2767.The Mankind Project meets on a regular basis at 7:30 p.m.at the Westmount YMCA, 4585 Sherbrooke W.All men are welcome.Info: 923-4694 or 637-8370.The Atwater Library's Book Sale Room is open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m.Quality used books at reasonable prices.1200 Atwater.Info: 935-7344.Chateau Westmount: Anyone wishing to do volunteer work with the elderly is asked to contact Millie Karpman at 369-3000.Wonderful opportunity for students; win-win situation for seniors.St.Margaret's Home for the elderly is recruiting volunteers to help with recreation programming, medical escorts, day-centre program and fundraising projects.Info: Sabine Bulow at 932-3630 ext.3018.Artist exhibition: A beautiful collection of water lilies by Montreal artist Ron Simpkins is on exhibition through July 30 in the Alexis Nihon office tower lobby, 3400 de Maisonneuve W.Greene Avenue Dance Camp with Ora Kozlov: Spaces still available for five days of classical ballet, jazz and contemporary dance from Aug.23 to 27 at Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Ave.Info: 931-6202.ans 8 no-fresh ecorating B® front door glamou ndog 6l 26gd = FO0C LL QpNl EPSINUL = YININYXZ INNQPNASIAM IHL p= Pagey0 - THE WESHIOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, igne 17, 2004 + RE/MAX Westmount inc ans 5673 Monkland Fe EME UE] ee ET PORC VE 4476 Ste.Catherine.7302.immediate occ.! Fully loaded 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, like new.Balcony, views, 2-car indoor Berg, Reduced to 1 4 .\u2014 .Large and sunny traditional Georgian 5-bdrm home.26\" x 14\u2019 separate living room with cross-hall dining oom, 23\" eat-in kit., 5+1 bdrm, 4 1/2 baths, garage.City garden with Southern exposure.Close to mountain, private schools, and easy access to downtown.MLS# 621644.Off Tra JUST LISTED! Spectacular land 18,000+ sq.ft.of town & country setting.Unique poo! area.MBR has his & hers ensuites.Exquisite decor.Call for WESTMOUNT 320 ELM AVENUE Elegant, spacious & sophisticated grey- stone townhouse in prime Westmount location.The ground floor common rooms are exceptional! The living room is 24'x14' leading to the 21\u2019 dining room.Re-done eat-in kitchen & ground floor den.Garage M à city garden.Asking price $879,000.| MLS# 666926.JOYCE FAUGHNAN Westmount Park & Recreation Centre.3 floors approx.2,400 sq.ft, A/C, parking.Perfect for professionals.$649,000.A ty Balmoral Manor.Unique prestigious residence overlooking Morin Heights Valley & Golf Course.European flair decor, in-door pool, 10,000 s.t.living space, 72,000 s.of land.Price on request.A MUST SEE! BARBARA BESNER KITMAN « 484-8841 | ESTI JEDEIKIN + 9336781 _ cious an 442 bedrooms, 3+1 baths, 4 decks, huge windows, light & bright! $1,450,000.For Sale.Prime property across from Bell Centre.Zoned comm.& res.1 fabulous move-in multi-level loft, 1 office + | 2 storefronts.Don't miss this investment opportunity.| Asking $1,400,000.ROBIN McNICOLL * 933-6781 | Westmount Situated on a magnificent pool sized lot this impec cably maintained home has an elegant and spadous design.4 bdrms, 2+1 baths, 2 car garage, A/C, fipl and many more amenities.Asking $1,575,000.LIZA KAU FMAN 933-6781 lkaufman@videotron.ca Platinum Club Member 2003* Engish, French, Spanish and Russian www.lizakaufman.com * RE/MAX Designation Westmount Adj.Exclusive Fabulous contemporary cottage with breathtaking views.4 bdrms, 3+1 baths, frpl, A/C, open concept living, 2 garages, huge roof-top deck, fabulous location and much more!!! Asking $1,550,000.Westmount Stunning renovated 4 bdrm cottage, gorgeous woodwork, fireplaces, garage, A/C, prime location on Murray Hill Park.Fabulous eat