The Westmount examiner, 20 janvier 2005, jeudi 20 janvier 2005

[" Canadian Publication no: 1375822 Vol.70, No.2 - Thursday, January 20\u201d 2005 + (514) 484-5610 » 9,800 copies MAKING ALL OF WESTMOUNT YOUR HOME AMALGAMATED CHURCH SEEKS A NEW NAME Marilynn Vanderstay t.Andrew's-Dominion-Douglas Church on The Boulevard merged with the downtown Erskine and American Church last June\u2014and while both congregations realized that the union would bring some challenges, the merging of the names soon became unmanageable and the new church is holding a contest to find a new name.The executive and session of the congregation of St.Andrew's-Dominion-Douglas and Erskine and American Chureh believe there is a great deal in name.Last fall they invited the amalgamated congregation to suggest possible church names that would reflect its determination to retain the church as a connecting place.The contest kicked off in November from both the pulpit and the church\u2019s monthly newsletter.Congregation members were asked to e-mail or leave suggestions at the church office.To date, they have reccived more than 80 submissions of a variety of combinations that reflect the congregation\u2019s perception of itself, its location and its new image.The names are posted in the church and will be voted on next month.Amalgamations and name-change contests are not new to the congregation.The present church was started at its Westmount location as a west-end Sunday school outreach by the downtown Dominion Church.Douglas Church was built in 1875 - and St.Andrew's Presbyterian in 1890 at Westmount locations.In 1925, Dominion and Douglas churches amalgamated and in 1985 the congregation merged again with St.Andrew\u2019s.(continued on page 2) * 5 year warranty on paint work * Lifetime warranty on insurance repairs * Competitive prices * Convenience - no more than 5 minute drive from any point in Westmount Westmount GÉ6-Ô 7 ç À Westmount Institution Serving Westmounters for over 50 years From the largest smash-up to the smallest touch-up, insist your car be repaired at Darmo, where we work for you.\u2019t be influenced by illegal pressure from your insurance company 21 Somerville, 1 Don LOCAL NEWS (continued from page 1) being that the new name is so lengthy the recep- The last few years have seen a large growth in the At that time the new church had a contest for name tionist still answers the phone as St.Andrew\u2019s- Filipino population of the congregation and they changes but the congregation decided to keep the name St.Dominion-Douglas?have become very involved in the church\u2019s life, Andrew\u2019s-Dominion-Douglas to reflect each church's her- Betsy Zukow, chair of the communications com- from starting a youth choir several years ago to being the primary organizers of a gala fundraiser last fall.Proceeds of the event went to the church\u2019s access project, which has itage and significance.But will they choose to do that again, mittee for the church, recognizes that a lot happens underneath the name change.Both Zukow and Abe Julie Dawson, former chair of session and now LA; ; J - church treasurer, both recollected how difficult just recently made the Whole bullding prheelchair mm changing he postion of the pews afew years ag Eee a rer see sy ROYAL LEPAGE gE was for some congregation members.In fact, .\u2019 Pra HERITAGE churches have split over name changes.Which is parking lot.Fa & why the executive decided to make the change a Reverend John Foster is very excited about 5 a 9.4h.4 sun congregational effort\u2014and fun.both the amalgamation and the name change, and 8 af y LL a 1107 At the January session meeting, the 60 mem- emphasizes it weeldy during beginning fa Po Si F i YY M i $B i i} M AN \u201c*, bers will, by secret ballot, be asked to rank their oh \u20ac es he aid \u201cThe De dine sai pt on Ba A 9 4424: 43 3,K 400 /41° \u201cfive favourite names from all suggestions \u201cAUrCNES, \u20ac said.\u20ac bending sate of the LA ; ; ; Erskine and American Church building to the DOWNTOWN CONDO + received.From there they will tabulate the list of Museum of Fine Arts is the best use of the Tiff Ww semi-finalists.The names will be listed in the .a , æ Sunday bulletin for the next three weeks and the windows and the building.The amalg matio .the congregations is an opportunity of us to rein- congregation will get to vote for their favourites, vent ourselves.The name change is part of the either through ballots left in the pews or at the .6 UE , whole attitude of new visions, new beginnings.annual general meeting on Feb.13.The community at large is invited to be part of the name change.Anyone who is interested can DOWNTOWN CO-OP in 9 \u201cWe want to get on with this,\u201d said Dawson.\u201cA 2 bedrooms, 1 2 baths, laun- ,- name change is an emotional thing\u2014it reflects 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, wood #1 foors, la : drop his or her suggestion off at the church office re , large balcony, doorman, dry, balcony \u201csouthern view\u201d, - ; » p £8 | À garage, all new appliances, low 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2:00 P.M.SHARP CoE Some reserves, additions and/or deletions may apply.15% Handling Charge, PST & GST in effect.Terms.Cash, Credit Cards.Debit & Certified Cheques.Infoline {905) 458-9509.Federal Auction Service 7 a is not a government agency.© 2004 FAS PISTE Page 2 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, January 20, 2005 li tm lr DV EEE EE art CC À LOCAL NEWS the STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM LIBRARY CLEARANCE SALE hey life, Marilynn Vanderstay The Atwater Library receives doni- oir tions of good quality used books from ers ast Saturday's book sale at the tc community on an ongoing basis.The ent Atwater Library was more than hooks are sorted and sold in the library's has just a quarteriy inventory clear- bookstore upstairs and the proceeds are ance sale of its used books\u2014it was an used to maintain the library that serves air opportunity for the library known for also as a community centre and a ssi- its collaboration with the community computer school.Four times a year it he to help a school library that had lost clears out its inventory of donations many of its books in a recent flood.which have not been sold.When EMSB school commissioner Avid readers and book dealers alike out Ginette Sauvé-Frankel- who has a come from as far away as Laval and St.ind passion for libraries and literacy heard Michel to take advantage of the We about the book sale.she thought the discount prices and to look for that oth library might make a donation to special treasure.he Westmount Park School's library since it Ruth Gover.whose company had lost more than $2.000 worth of Magnatee hosts a book club tor its he books.When she told the library's book eMployces, comes to the book sales regu- D sale coordinator Barry LaCouvée larly One time she found a particularly | (pictured with Sauvé-Frankel on page interesting record album.\u201cIt was à trib- in- one) of the situation, he was only too ute that had been recorded in honour of he happy to help out.Governor Smith, the first Catholic gov- > ' Together they hauled all the ermor of the state of Now york.she children\u2019s books to a small room where SC .choc , up gIving t te album | bad of Sauvé-Frankel and a friend sat on the paid a dollar for to the New York ChE © .Historical Society in the name of my an floor and sorted through the boxes of grandparents.\u201d ce books looking for titles relevant to the \u2018At! \u2018 sh not specifically Tinked the Jo- reading interests of students in ref TOUS re spre) a SV kindergarten to grade six.clugee centre run by the A NeX .; a door.the bookstore is a resource for They were not disappointed.They many of the centre\u2019s English programs._ gleaned three boxes of fiction including \u201cThey are always interested in our dic- familiar favourites and a box of hard: tjonaries, English as a second language, cover resource books.Sauvé-Frankel and computer books,\u201d said volunteer made d donation to the library out of Jackie Dufresne.\u201cWo also ship many gratitude for its donation to the school books to Cuba, where English is the h library second language.\u201d d \u201clam grateful to the (Atwater) The Atwater Library's bookstore is k Library, which was willing to help out open Thursday through Saturday from another library in distress,\u201d said Sauvé- 12 to 3 pan.Donations of good used books ) ic 2 [a Frankel.\u201cThe children will be delighted are always appreciated, and can be made ty Book sales at the Atwater Library always attract a crowd to have a few more books to read.\u201d by calling 935-7344.is ! a e hey waited for over an hour in the cold until Alexis Nihon Plaza opened its doors, then spent another five lined up inside, but Villa Maria students Julia Picciuto, 13, Jessica McGregor, 14, and Amanda Lalli, 13, couldn\u2019t be happier.They were three of 300 Hilary Duff fans who were lucky (and dedicated) enough to snag special wristbands granting them each an autograph during the teen sensation\u2019s one-hour appearance at the mall on Sunday afternoon.\u201cShe\u2019s so pretty.I couldn\u2019t stop shaking and crying,\u201d confessed McGregor, clutching a signed copy of Duff's self- titled second album.The 17-year-old pop icon was pulling Que duty in Montreal, promoting uff.her new clothing line at Zellers, then performing to a sold-out crowd at the Bell Centre as part of her Live in Canada tour.While at MuchMusic in Toronto.she encouraged her fans to volunteer or donate money to charity.A portion of the tour\u2019s ticket sales will be used to aid tsunami victims.Duff shot to fame in 2001 when she starred in the hit Disney Channel IN ATIZZY OVER LIZZY Teen idol Duff draws hundreds of kids and parents to Alexis Nihon Plaza # 1 LIER I Surrounded by images of herself, teen star Hilary Duff (right) greets a fan during last Sunday's promotional event at Alexis Nihon Plaza.REALTOR IN WESTMOUNT ACCORDING TO G.M.R.B.STATISTICS series Lizzie McGuire, and has since launched a successful singing carcer and continued acting in movies like \u2018Agent Cody Banks\u2019 and \u2018A Cinderella Story\u2019.Her squeaky clean image and catchy pop tunes are reminiscent of an carly, unmarried Britney Spears.\u201cShe's a great role model for these kids,\u201d said Sammy Romito, who drove to the shopping centre at 5 a.m.with his sister Enza and their daughters.\u201cWe watch her show every day,\u201d said nine-year-old Julia.\u201cShe\u2019s so cool,\u201d added Veronica, 6.Nine-year-old Brittani agreed.\u201cShe's the best.She rocks!\u201d This overwhelmingly positive reaction was the norm in the crowd of hundreds, with everyone from toddlers to tired chaperones sporting grins wide enough to match Duff's own ceaseless smile.Even à paîr of pouting teens on the second floor showed support in their own special way, holding a red sign over the railing that read \u201cLindsay Lohan sucks,\u201d in reference to an ongoing feud between the two starlets.After Montreal, Duff headed to an event with just as many security guards and slightly fewer crying audience members George W.Bush's presidential inauguration, D * ROYAL LEPAGE _rmancia5 Rersreer r soy fd branes henrgre conte + 18 HHI http://www.royallepage.ca HE RITAGE westmount1@royallepage.ca Coury mmotir agree Franchise indépendante et autonome de Royal LePage \u20ac abe - 5007 \u201807 venue! \\wPsINUL - YININEXT LNIOINLSTW IH 40461189 Page 4 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, January 20, 2005 McEnroe addresses security concerns for WMA he topic \u2018Traffic and Security I in Westmount\u2019 was the focus last week at an open meeting organized by the Westmount Municipal Association, when Westmount Public Security Director Richard McEnroe presented an illustrated talk on local security concerns.The WMA felt it opportune to hear from McEnroe at this time, as both traffic and security were cited as among citizens\u2019 main concerns in a recent survey conducted by the organization, McEnroe, who has been engaged in law enforcement since 1966\u2014with Montreal police and the RCMP, and forming Westmount\u2019s Public Security Department in 1980\u2014gave a slide presentation outlining the activities of the Westmount Public Security Department, which serves as a model for public security units in other boroughs.He emphasized the fact that his department is not a police force\u2014but does act as a support to Montreal police for certain functions, including referring calls to the police, recovering stolen vehicles and aiding in arrests.Apparently there has virtually been no change in the unit\u2019s ability to function since the city merger.The team of 30 full-time and 20 part-time PSOs drive around Westmount in distinctive yellow vehicles.They receive an average of 6,000 calls per year, and all officers have been trained by Urgences Santé as first responders.They are also called on to locate Alzheimer\u2019s patients or missing children, and they receive an average of 450 calls for assistance and to handle noise problems, among other issues relating to living in Westmount.This also included 150 calls for problems with wild animals.Crime prevention involves checking homes and vehicles and patrols logging an average of 170,000 kilometres annually.Schools are visited and safety tips are given to 2,000 students and about 25 lectures per year are given to various groups.Traffic and parking laws receive much attention.They issue about 50,000 parking tickets per year and conduct regular traffic surveys.The question period after McEnroe's talk was most animated and due to time constraints had to be limited.Citizens complained about double- parking, parking close to corners, exceeding speed limits, not stopping at red lights, etc.McEnroe understood their concerns and said he expected improvements with more use of radar, roadblocks, seat-belt checking, more speed humps.He added that he has the full co-operation of MUC Police Commander Patrick Lalonde, recently appointed in charge of Westmount\u2019s Police Station 12.McEnroe left a supply of his cards for those present and invited them to contact him whenever there are concerns about traffic or security in Westmount.Westmount\u2019s Public Security phone number (989-5222) is operational 24 hours a day and all Westmounters should keep it handy for emergencies.ITS IN OUR NATURE! 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chosen.\u201d As for the donation tin by the register, Lambert says that while Tandem doesn\u2019t necessarily advise against giving, there is no guarantee that the money will find its way to tsunami victims.\u201cWe can only hope it\u2019s going to the right places.\u201d « For more information about fraud or free sessions on fraud prevention, contact Tandem CDN-NDG at 736-2732 or 489-6567 and ask for Joseph Lambert.If you suspect you have been the victim of fraud, contact your local police station.CharlevSix 1 888 777-9860 © S oo geo Wo = 0 Tl Ta TE TT RNY GALAS AND RECYCLING AT ROTERACT CLUBS Marilynn Vanderstay embers of the McGill (MRC) M and Concordia (CRC) Roteract clubs, the student arm of Rotary service clubs, were both the guests and the speakers at Rotary Club of Westmount recently.The students shared some of the projects they are involved in at the on-campus clubs.Members of the MRC are presently organizing the club\u2019s first fundraising event, a gala dinner and silent auction that will be held March 5.Any individual or businessperson who would like to donate an item for the silent auction can phone the Westmount Rotary office at 935-3344 for information.Proceeds will go to funding the club\u2019s international projects.The CRC left a collection box at Westmount Rotary to collect used ink printer cartridges that they can recycle to raise money to support the Science Club for Teenagers of Montreal.In addition, they are collecting used cell phones to support a local food bank association.Cartridges and cell phones can be left at the Rotary office located in Manoir Westmount, 4646 Sherbrooke Street West.Raising money for tsunami relief The congregation at St.Andrew\u2019s- Dominion-Douglas Erskine and American Church gave generously to the United Church Tsunami appeal for relief and reconstruction.The appeal was launched on Jan.4 How'\u2019s the market?Who said what?Keep up with the weekly discussions at David and ¢ Nicholson\u2019s Wednesday Night 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Church website at www.united- church.ca Concert plus 2005 series SADDAE Church will launch its Concerts Plus 2005 series this weekend, Jan.23 a 4 p.m.with a winners\u2019 recital of the Lynwood Farnam organ competition.In collaboration with the Montreal Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, the concert will feature organists Jean Willy-Kunz and Matthieu Latreille.This is the first of the series of concerts that will continue into the spring.Phone the church at 486-1165 for more information and prices.+ Items for Around Westmount may be sent by e-mail to regards-mari- lynn@sympatico.ca.The finest retirement lifestyle is available ate Westmount\u2019s @ Nensindon A Quality Lifestyle Good living comes with age.Why not retire in perfect elegance and ultimate comfort?Our caring staff will tend to all your needs 24 hours every single day.Please call us regarding our affordable rentals: 4430 St.Catherine West, Westmount 935-1212 PEE TY 9 \u2019 L898 LOCAL NEWS Getting creative with Robert Leger The Friends of the Westmount Public Library have organized a songwriting workshop with well-known Quebec musician Robert Léger, formerly of the group Beau Dommage.The workshop.which takes place at the Library on Tuesday, Jan.25 at 7 p.m., will be presented in French-\u2014but participants may ask questions in English.\u201cParticipants of the workshop will write from a proposed melody,\u201d said Léger.1 will stroll from table to table with my guitar and help them set words to the music.\u201d Léger is an author and composer of well-known songs such as \u2018Tous les palmiers\u2019, \u2018Harmonie du soir à Châteauguay\".\u2018J'ai oublié le jour\u2019 and \u2018Echappé belle\u2019.He also has written songs for other singers, including Paul Piché.Fabienne Thibault, Francine Raymond and Pauline Julien.For the last 15 years, he has taught songwriting at universities and CEGEPs and at the National Theatre School.A man of many talents, Léger has also written the books \u2018Ecrire une chanson\u2019 and \u2018La chanson québécoise en question\u2019, published by Les Editions Québec Photo: Eléanor Le Gresley Amérique, both of which can be found in the library's collection.There are only about 20 places available, so those interested in attending the workshop are urged to register as soon as possible.This can be done by contacting Chantal Montreuil at 937- 5527.The programs costs $2 for the general public, but is free for Friends of the Library.All the money raised will be used for more activities.Dr.I-1liot Mechanic 1 PLACE DU COMMERCE SUITE 100, NUN'S ISLAND, QUEBEC H3E 1A3 A great mile is an important part of the impression you make to the world.Since 1979, Dr Elliot Mechanic has been using state of the art dental technology and artistic ability to give patients a SMILELIFT for a more CONFIDENT\" ESTHETIC Meron fan PEPE VP VV AND YOUTHFUL APPEARANCE 1 HOUK WH ENING ESTHETIC DENTAL SERVICES - GENERAL DENTIST EAE, www.drmechanic.com (514) 769-3939 S aB@g - $007 \u201807 Genuel EPSINYL - YINHNV NI 2N-TOINISIAN IHL Page 6 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, January 20, 2005 More cuts signal further decline T ccna: in the English Montreal School Board territory has come as no surprise.his week's announcement of more school It is simply a aii sign of the times yet another blow a ga inst Quebec\u2019s floundering English education system, which Wayne Larsen e-mail: larsenw@transcontinental.ca has been in steady decline for years.As school board\u201d officials now attempt to deal with the twisted logistics of moving the population of one school into another building to make way for another school, etc., one wonders how long this nonsense will continue before the entire system is scrapped altogether the hapless victim of insufficient funding and shifting demographics.The problem of decreasing enrollment is a serious one, to be sure, but there is a woeful lack of funding as well.Those who sounded the alarm back in 1997, when the provincial government was planning to reorganize school boards by language rather than along the traditional religious lines, are no doubt crowing over their own foresight.By separating the English schools from the French, thus eliminating any grey areas formed by such anomalies as French Protestant schools, they said, the provincial government would know exactly where to direct funding.And with the Parti Québecois in power at the time, it wasn't difficult to predict where most of the money would be going.sven with the Liberals now in power, you can be sure that extra funding will not be forthcoming.Despite the tacit understanding that the Charest Liberals are more sympathetic to the Anglophone population than their PQ counterparts (after all, the Liberals can count on the Anglo vote at election tiie, no matter what), they must continue to court the votes of the French-speaking majority in order to win the next election.They cannot afford to alienate anyone who might otherwise cast a ballot in favour of the PQ or ADQ, so coming up with extra funding to keep the English education system afloat could amount to political suicide-especially if an equal if not greater amount is not bestowed upon the French system.As a result, the continuing decline of English school boards in Quebec is virtually assured.This is a tragedy, because we have good teachers and good administrators, backed by legions of parents who not only pay hefty fees each year but also volunteer much of their time in the schools\u2014but the entire system has been eaten away to the point where it bears little resemblance to the strong.efficient set of educational facilities in which most of today\u2019s parents were educated.If we rewind a generation, we sec that Quebec's English public schools were healthy, filled to capacity with the last wave of baby boomers.Back then, parent involvement was minimal; teachers ran the schools.They taught their classes without any help from parent volunteers, they took turns supervising students at lunchtime, and they even conducted all the extracurricular activities themselves -all for what amounted to considerably less than the current salary base.The only time you saw a parent volunteer was backstage at the Christmas play or on a field trip to the zoo.In short.the system worked.But today.all that has gone.From scrambling around to various open-house events and entrance exams when it comes time to find a high school, to making sure they don\u2019t lose that irreplaceable eligibility certificate, parents and students in Quebec's English public schools have become victims of a failing system.They can only take each school closing in stride and wonder where the next blow will come from.Re Publisher WINNER sas Administration 245 Victoria Ave, Suite 10 Advertising Director Westmount (Québec) H3Z 2M6 (514) 484-5610 Fax: (514) 484-6028 Direct Line: (514) 484-7523 Assistant Sa PSUDA Mernoer - Qu B= a w Quebec sêteer Member Mewspapes Association or WY omen Senn wou Canadian Publication no.: 1375822 Advertising Consultants Publisher\u2019, Labehty for error The publisher shal not be able Tor sight changes o typographa al errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.The publesher s habiity for other errors or omassions in connection with any advertisement 15 stncih bmsted to publication of the advertisement mn any subsequent sue o the refund of any monses paid for the advertisement Toute reproduction des annonces ou formations, en toul ou en parte, de façon officebe où non- An important first step into 2005 Lucienne Robillard L N irst and foremost, | would like to extend F- best wishes for a happy New Year to all the constituents of Westmount\u2014Ville- Marie.Although 2005 began under a certain sense of despair and gloom due to the unfortunate events that occurred on Dec.26 in south and southeast Asia, the relief effort and unsurpassed generosity of Canadians from all over the country has been truly remarkable.Rarely does a disaster of this magnitude occur.yet Canadians have responded in a truly Canadian fashion, by opening up their hearts to the tsunami victims and by proving that cooperation knows no border.As announced by the Prime Minister, the government will match Canadians\u2019 generous contributions towards the relief effort.This amount will be a part of the $425 million over five years that the Government of Canada has committed towards the international tsunami relief effort.This amount will also be used for immediate humanitarian and rehabilitation assistance and the offer of a debt moratorium to affected countries.Given the scale of rehabilitation needs following the disaster, the government will carefully coordinate its response to longer-term rehabilitation and reconstruction in the most affected countries of Sri Lanka and Indonesia.On a different note.the beginning of the New Year for me begins with some good news and some added responsibilities.Last week.Prime Minister Paul Martin 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$100.00 André Préfontame, President remboursement des frais de publication.(514) 685-4690 ext.245 officielle, est interdite sans la permission ecnte de l\u2019editeur.Responsabdite de | editeur en matiere de reclame l'editeur ne peut être tenu responsable des changements mineurs ou des erreurs typographiques qui n'affectent pas la valeur d'une reclame.En ce qui conceme les autres erreurs.sa responsabilite se hmxte stnctement à la pubhcation de l'annonce dans une édition subsequente ou le Resources and Skills Development.This important department is now added to my current ministerial portfolio as President of the Queen\u2019s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs.As many of you already know, the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada is a vast and important wing of the government that deals directly with Canadians.I am now responsible for providing all Canadians with the tools they need to thrive and prosper in the workplace and community.With almost 14,000 employees, HRSDC is accountable for over $20 billion in benefits and support for Canadians, and in- person network of approximately 320 Human Resources Centres of Canada and regional offices in each of the provinces.The department is also responsible for human capital development, labour market development and is dedicated to establishing a culture of lifelong learning for Canadians.The department offers services to employees, employers, individuals receiving Employment Insurance benefits, organizations, students and Canadians who need focused support to participate in the workplace.My mandate as Minister will be to improve the standard of living and quality of life of all Canadians by promoting a highly skilled and mobile work force and an efficient and inclusive labour market and to promote fair, healthy, stable.co-operative and productive workplaces.I am delighted of this nomination and look ward to continue my important role in the g ernment and to serve all my constituents in Westmount\u2014Ville-Marie.« Lucienne Robillard is the Liberal MP for Westmount\u2014Ville-Marie.President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada.Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.Production Manager jean Gauthier ranscontinental vw 1por- min- rivy - of nent nent gov- [ am with the ,000 ) bil- d in- nan ices nan lent life- ent duits.eed P.the all nd ive ble, in or 1S of [in DY (from the examiner archives) One Year Ago January 22, 2004 COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN: \u201cQuestions as to whether safety and fire inspections are taking place in Montreal, or if communications at the megacity fire department are breaking down, are tripping alarm bells not only ia'Vestmount, but also in other West boroughs.Since the mergers three years ago which amalgamated Montreal's 28 municipalities into the megacity and created one island-wide fire department, Westmount\u2019s borough council has received no reports of fire inspections, according to Borough President Karin Marks.\u2018In a system and a structure that is as large and as cumbersome, communication becomes a fairly difficult thing,\u2019 she said last week, complaining that her administration was not informed when former Cote St.Luc fire chief Frank Albert was recently transferred to Westmount to become division chief at the fire station.\u2018We were a little disappointed by the fact that we were informed about the division chief through the Westmount Examiner and not through any other channel,\u201d she added.\u201d Five Years Ago January 20, 2000 A ROYAL HONOUR: \u201cDr.Markus C.Martin, M.D.will soon be entitled to add three more initials to his name\u2014 Q.H.S.This comes following last week\u2019s announcement that he has been named the Queen\u2019s Honourary Surgeon, a military honour resulting from Martin\u2019s extensive background in the armed forces.\u2018I received a letter from the Surgeon General last week,\u2019 Martin said.\u2018It informed me that the Queen has given her approbation to appoint me to the position.\u2019 He pointed out that it is rare for a reserve officer to receive such a recognition.As the Queen\u2019s Honourary Surgeon, Martin will be entitled be participate in official functions during royal visits, but is not likely to dispense medical services because the Queen is attended by her personal physician.\u201d Ten Years Ago January 19, 1995 CEILING COLLAPSES: \u201cThe ceiling fell in the south half of the Findlay rgom of the old Westmount Public rary last Friday during renovation work.Construction workers had just started working on a corner when they noticed the ceiling beginning to give way, said director-general Bruce St.Louis.They cleared the area and let it fall in the room.No one was injured.The ceiling was held together like a big membrane, St.Louis said, and when one part gave way, the rest slowly began to follow.\u2018Nothing could be done to prevent it,\u2019 he added.\u201d Fifteen Years Ago January 18, 1990 TRENT SWORN IN: \u201cPeter F Trent was sworn in Tuesday noon as city councillor for ward 2 at the end of what he calls Westmount\u2019s \u2018shortest contested by-election.The 43-year-old retired businessman was immediately appointed by Mayor May Cutler to the position of finance commissioner, KILLERS COME IN BOTH SEXES Tommy Schnurmacher n angry and violent Alabama criminal has been accused of killing a 12-year-old girl while forcing her nine-year-old brother to watch the crime.The girl was forced to drink bleach.When she became sick, the perpetrator sat on the poor little girl's body until she stopped breathing.As you read this, you're probably asking yourself how any man could possibly do such a thing.Guess what?It wasn't a man.It was a woman.In fact, it was the girl's mother.Since we see the female stereotype as innocent and loving, we just don\u2019t want to believe it.When a woman kills, we think she must have been \u2018emotionally unstable\u2019.When a man kills, he is a monster.Precious few wonder about his mental condition.Even though it is politically incorrect to say so, women can be as violent as men, but they are far more likely to get away with it.According to the \u2018Parent-Offspring Homicides in Canada\u2019 report published in 1988, women are more likely than men to commit child abuse and child murder: An Ohio governor once granted clemency to dozens of women who were in prison for murdering their husbands He figured they must have been suffering from battered women\u2019s syn- drome\u2014a defense strategy that allows a woman to personally inflict the death penalty and claim\u2014after the fact\u2014that the victim was an abuser.Battered women's syndrome is one of a dozen \u2018female-only\u2019 defenses women use to get off easy when they commit violent crimes.The defenses are brilliantly documented in a landmark book called \u2018The Myth of Male Power\u2019 by Warren Farrell.In you don\u2019t believe Farrell because he is a man, read Patricia Pearson's \u2018When she was Bad (Violent Women and the Myth of Innocence.) In the 19th century, women's postpartum psychosis was used by men as an excuse to deny woman the vote.In the 21st century, it\u2019s an excuse used by women who have killed their own children.By the way, when it's a male perpetrator, men are repeatedly told that they all share the blame.In the aftermath of the mass murder of 14 young women at the Polytechnique in Montreal, editorials and feminist commentaries insisted that all men were responsible for the heinous crime.Nonsense.Men are no more to blame for the actions of Marc Lepine than all women are to blame for the actions of Karla Homolka.A recent article in the National Post pointed out that the student who came up with that observation had to be reeducated on the subject.Gender bias does not restrict itself to crimes that make the headlines.Hundreds of thousands of women across the continent are regularly battered by their spouses.But so are hundreds of thousands of men who are suffering in silence.According to Susan Steinmetz who wrote the ground-breaking book, \u2018The Battered Husband Syndrome\u2019 back in 1978, \u201cthe most unreported crime is not wife beating, it's husband beating.\u201d For daring to say so, and for providing mountains of evidence to back up her claims, she was subjected to threats from radical women's groups who threatened to harm her children after the book was published.Not much has changed since she wrote the book.We still haven't figured out the obvious -domestic violence is not a gender issue.It's a family issue.- Tommy Schnurmacher is heard weekdays 9 a.m.to noon on CJAD 800 Radio.His e-mail address is tommys(evdn.ca.Shopping was a popular pastime in the 1800s century, as the number of stores of all kinds increased, old social patterns began to change.With local shops providing regular delivery services, households no longer needed to store supplies in quantity.Shopping locally became a popular activity.Residents and store owners got to know each other.Children could run errands for the their parents to the shops whose owners often greeted them by name.More banks were opening.The Royal Bank, formerly the Merchants Bank of Halifax, now had two branches in the district, one in each of the two shopping zones.At the same time Ë the last decades of the 19th replacing Phillip Aspinall who resigned from council last October.Councillor Trent was the only candidate running for the seat until late Friday when his neighbor, contractor Rony Cukier, suddenly entered the race officially making it a contested election.\u201d Twenty Years Ago January 17, 1985 SMOKING BAN: \u201cNational Nonsmoking Week may begin tomorrow, but the city of Westmount has placed a low priority on enacting a by-law to prohibit smokers from lighting up in public places.At a recent city council meeting, Mayor Brian Gallery confirmed that, for the present time, the a branch of the Bank of Montreal was built at the corner of Greene and Western (now de Maisonneuve) Avenues, with an impressive sculpture group of the bank\u2019s identifying crest over the doorway.One resident recalled, \u201cThe bank was built after we came to live on Elm Street.Sir Gerald Aylmer\u2014he was pain Gerald Aylmer then\u2014was the first manager.He gave us the first numbered account at at the bank.\u201d The Post Office was moved from the house on Cote St.Antoine Road into a small brick building on St.Catherine Street but it still retained a personal relationship with many of its customers.\u201cThat\u2019s where I did my first banking.The space wasn\u2019t any bigger than a small room.There was a handle, not a knob or latch exactly, that you lifted to go inside.We stood tiptoe at the counter to hand in this cheque we got at Christmas from our relatives in Toronto.We put some kind of mark on it and the Postmistress, she knew us, she did everything else.\u201d idea is on the city\u2019s back burner.\u2018We have it under consideration,\u2019 said Mayor Gallery, in response to a question from Ramzi Ferahian.\u2018It\u2019s not one of our priorities at this time and when we have time, we\u2019ll get to it.\u201d Twenty-Five Years Ago January 17, 1980 W.H.S.GETS WING: \u201cWestmount High School has moved a step closer to becoming a partial comprehensive high school, with the recent approval by the Island Council of a plan to build an addition to the west end of the school.Construction of the wing is tentatively slated to begin in the fall of 1981 and should be ready for students by the fall of 1982.\u201d Along with increase commercial activity in Westmount came a boom in housing, particularly in the area below Sherbrooke Street.While there remained some pockets of farmland and orchards, as well as a few large estates, these were shrinking, dissolving into streets of terraced housing, semi-detached homes and small villas.Apartment blocks were initially frowned on.Members of city council were agreed that, \u201cThe colonization and gathering under one roof of many families should be prohibited since it was not in the interested of the city as a whole to have more than one family under one roof.\u201d However, within a decade this censure was lifted and the first apartments found a readily receptive public.« Aline Gubbay is the author of several books on Westmount\u2019s history and a past-president of the Westmount Historical Association.This column was originally published in The Examiner on Jan.15, 1998.Thirty Years Ago January 23, 1975 ST.STEPHEN'S CRISIS: \u201cCity council last night declared it would take no steps to prohibit the demolition of buildings of St.Stephen\u2019s Anglican Church on Dorchester and Atwater\u2014 before a dismayed and protesting delegation of the group which last Sunday + climaxed, to use its own word, its efforts to save the old structures.And on Tuesday Canon A.E.Hawes, administrative officer of the Diocese of Montreal and priest in charge of vacant parishes, said there was no intention to ask the purchaser to withdraw its 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Sokolov.Opening night is five months away, but CR ; - ENTRAINEMENT they\u2019ll be using their Monday and Wednesdays meet.Members of Dramatis Personae read through) U.N.I ings up until then to work on character motivation, Eugene lonesco\u2019s \u2018The Bald Soprano\u2019 at Victoria TRAINING blocking scenes, and everything else required for a Hall.Absent are members Mike Burt, Gabrio successful production.Cantini and Tony Rustin.\u201cIt\u2019s much, much more than just learning the \u201c] wanted to do something cultural,\u201d says Sevigny, Get in shape lines and saying them,\u201d says Ellen McRae, whose who has since been dubbed \u2018The Artist\u2019 by her \u2019 husband, Malcolm, is also a member.\u201cYou've got to colleagues in the financial world.514 487 6183 make the characters live.\u201d Technical school owner and operator Allan unitraining.ca To a casual observer, there is little to distinguish Flegg\u2019s introduction to the group was somewhat dif- the cast from a team of professional actors.They ferent.He recounts: \u201cI had never acted before.Ever, laugh and comment on Ionesco\u2019s witty opening, then ever, ever.I was playing golf with Tony (Rustin).He slip effortlessly into the roles they've been assigned said, \u2018I'm in this drama group.There are six women for the reading.A few actors ham it up, while others and I'm the only man.Allan, you have to join.\u2019 So 1 provide the sound effects referred to in the script.asked, \u2018Are there any young women?\u2019 and he replied, There is some stumbling over lines and confusion \u2018They're all young women,\u2019 so I signed up.\u201d over the meanings of jokes\u2014but that\u2019s to be expected Whatever his initial motives for joining, Flegg in the first reading of a play, especially one that isall has been with the group for five years and consid- about miscommunication.ers it a sort of refuge from his daily life.\u201cFor the Get our FRE E ISSU E Sokolov sits at the head of the table, listening two hours I'm there, I don\u2019t think about anything y | intently, deciding not only whether the play is a good else.\u201d match for the group (they are also considering, This is a sentiment echoed by the group's other _ and a FR E E G | FT I among other things, some dramatic work by Woody members, as well as one of the initial motivations : * Allen), but silently matching the actors to the roles of its founder, Anne Page.The professional actress + that best suit them.started Dramatis Personae in 1985, and three years 2005 FISHING BOAT BUYER'S GUIDE: 15TOP NEW MODELS \u201cOnce you cast a play, 80 percent of the work is later it was taken under the wing of Westmount's à done for you,\u201d reveals Sokolov.Sports & Recreation Department.It is clear that although none of the members have \u201cPeople still talk about her,\u201d says Norma worked or trained extensively in theatre, they have Johnston, who at 73 is the group\u2019s elder member.all acted in some way or another in their lives.There She joined Dramatis eight years ago and has been are several teachers in the group, who must be acting ever since.performers by nature, according to former New Page highlighted community theatre\u2019s ability to Yorker Shulman.bring together people from diverse backgrounds \u201cTeachers act all the time.\u201d confirms Ann and have them work as equals.She emphasized the Elbourne, who joined the group in 1998.While she vital role of Dramatis Personae to a public has worked in and directed theatre in the past at normally confined to the role of passive audience.school and church, her most demanding role may In the end, it seems the theatre group has just as have been as an NDP candidate who ran locally in much, if not more, to offer its cast members as thought student fees should go up and lost all the \u201c| wanted a chance to fly,\u201d says Shulman.\u201cThat's McGill voters.oo something you can do when you act.\u201d There are several visual artists in the group, \u201cIt lets you slip into someone else\u2019s skin,\u201d says including Shulman, a sculptor.and Ellen McRae, who draws and works with pastels.McRae considers acting on stage a breeze compared to the seven years she spent as a competitive ballroom dancer.\u201cI caught the performing bug,\u201d she readily admits.; On the other hand, there are Dramatis members McRae considers all of the above, then says, \u201cWe who joined because they were seeking a creative out- ©ither have a really great director.or we're all let that wasn't present in their daily lives.Both Mina exhibitionists.Viatcheva and Johanne Sevigny learned about the Dramatis Personae is still looking for voluntee group from the Borough's Sports & Recreation pro- interested in working behind the scenes of thé®_J gram guide.Though the former is a high school stu- spring production, in areas such as advertising, dent involved in piano and the performing arts, the costumes, lighting, and to help design the playbill latter works as a venture capitalist, a job with little and program.For more information contact Allan Su bscri be t to opportunity for artistic outbursts.Flegg at 923-6779 or Konstantin Sokolov at 934-0535.Outdoor Canada online at: OBITUARY NOTICE www.outdoorcanada.ca e Click on \u201cfree issue\u201d button.Murphy.Charles (Charlie, Chuck), B.Sc.( Manitoba).M.Eng., Ph.D.Eng.(McGill), born in Winnipeg on July 5th, 1930.died of lung-related illness on Wednesday January 12th, 2005, at Mount Sinai Hospital Or write to us at: OUTDOOR CANADA Subscription Dept., in Toronto.Beloved father of Lise and Sean.former husband to Joyce, Charles was a professor of P.0.Box 719, Markham, Ontario L3P 7V5 Mechanical Engineering at McGill University for 40 years, and a passionate watercolour painter since his retirement and move from Westmount to Toronto in 2000.Profound thanks to the staff of Mount Sinai Hospital and the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic at Toronto Western Hospital for their compassionate and expert care.If desired, memorial donations may be made to Medecins sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders, 720 Spadina Ave.Suite 402.Toronto.Ontario.M5S 2T9 (1-800-982-7903).A Memorial Reception will be held on Sunday.January 23rd at 1:00pm at Hart House, University of Toronto.The family may be contacted at lise_murphy2@hotmail.com.Elbourne.Flegg offers another perspective on why the group\u2019s members return every year: \u201cWe're masochists.\u201d % 40575867 J ÿ Le AT TE Ve AW UNM Toe WE NS WA WT What makes a book sell?Retailer Mappin addresses authors\u2019 association Marilynn Vanderstay re you thinking about writing that A that is inside you waiting to be written?Westmount entrepreneur Judy Mappin.owner of the Double Hook Book Shop on Greene Avenue, was the guest speaker at the first 2005 meeting of the Canadian Authors Association at Westmount Library last week.She shared with the attentive writers some of the aspects of what makes a book sell.based on her 30-plus years of owning the one-of-a-kind Canadian-onlyv retail ookstore.é After opening the store with two partners in 1974, Mappin's horizons expanded greatly as she became familiar with the writers and their works.as well as the publishers and others connected to the book trade.Mappin served a tern as a director of the Canadian Booksellers Association and over the years on some of its committees.She served on the 1999 jury for the Giller Prize for fiction.and has served for several years as a judge for the English Department of College Jeanette Brebeuf High School English writing competition.Through all these experiences, Mappin has come to understand the intricacies of what makes a book sell.The most important thing, she told the group, is to understand the market.She explained the different genres of books.\u201cHumour, especially humour that teaches such as the popular \"Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation\u2019 is always appropriate, as are good mysteries and science fiction,\u201d she said An almost guaranteed seller is a good book about Montreal, either as a historical study or as a what-to-do-in book.Even a cookbook.\u201cThere were very few books about Montreal until the 1980s.\u201d she said.\"Since then there have been several good ones published.including several by publisher Simon Dardick ot Véhicule Press.\u2018Stepping Out: The Golden Age of Montreal Night Clubs\u2019 by Nancy Marellli.and Barry Lazar's \"A Taste of Montreal\u201d are two good examples.Also.a book that details what's available for children to do in Montreal would be good \u2014or fiction set in Montreal.\u201d she said.Mappin admitted that to her surprise cookbooks are good sellers, as are books on gardening and decorating.Children\u2019s books are best.filled with colour pictures.Very popular right now, and the most interesting, she told the writers, are memoirs and biographies.Memoirs not only tell the stories of interesting and often important lives, but also give the reader a social history of where the person lived.And they are generally written from the heart \u201cFiction sells the most.but is hardest to sell because you have to make the reader come into the store to buy vour book.\u201d She then went on to share with the group some of the practical things a writer has to look at once their book is in a store.\"Do vour part by making vour book visible to the public through reviews, interviews and readings.That will draw the readers into the store and will help sell the book.In addition.keep an eye on the bookseller, make sure vour book is in stock and on the shelves.\u201d Her final suggestion was that if a writer can fill a need in the market, write it.Hopefully Mappin will take her own advice and write a book about owning the only bookstore in Canada that sells exclusively books written by Canadian authors.WE DELIVER YOUR FLYERS: CALL 484-5610 Antiquités Phyllis Friedman Quality Antiques and Accessorie Estate 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The Dank of Nova Scotia ScatiaMeLeod ei division of Sota Capt Ine Muotmiber C11 Rick Mercer Gouvernement du Canada Government of Canada iv One-Tonne Challenge Take action on climate change Every Canadian loves a challenge, right?On average, each Canadian produces five tonnes of greenhouse gases a year.Driving, heating and cooling our homes, using appliances.almost anything we do that uses fossil fucls for energy also creates greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.And these emissions are causing our climate to change.Take the One-Tonne Challenge \u2014 reduce your cnergy use and your GHG emissions by 20%, or onc tonne.You'll save money, and help to protect our climate and our air quality.Get your Guide to the One-Tonne Challenge.Visit climatechange.gc.ca or call 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232), 1'TY 1 800 465 7735 +8 Canada \u201c LL 9B@g - 5007 07 Genue( epSINuL + ¥ININYNI INNOINLSIA FHL [= - Page 12 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, January 20, 2005 Westmounter battles age stereotypes and finds a rewarding career ) Katherine Scott estmount resident Martha Barrington knows that looking for a job can be a job in itself.A gift buyer for a major retailer, Barrington found herself jobless after restructuring pushed out several older employees.In the days after the lay-off, Barrington felt unprepared for the career counseling services provided in her settlement package.\u201cI just lost my job last week.It's a little early.I'm not ready for this,\u201d she remembers saying.Her initial venture into the job market did little to boost her confidence.One employer loved the way she looked on paper but dismissed her on account of her age.\u201cWhy is somebody your age looking for a job?Why don\u2019t you just stay home?\u201d he asked her.Barrington knew an early retirement wasn't the solution.\u201cI love to work.I loved my job.When it comes to age, it\u2019s not ability that\u2019s lacking,\u201d she said.After several months of fruitless searching, Barrington came across an ad for La Passerelle, a career transition center for English-speaking Montrealers over 40.The government funded non-profit group provides career services to nearly 160 people a year, free of charge.Barrington decided to make an appointment.\u201cI knew if ! sat and wallowed, eventually I would have gotten miserable,\u201d she said.Weekly meetings at La Passerelle grouped Barrington with clients in similar situations.\u201cWhen you're on the job search it\u2019s very isolating.It\u2019s validating to realize you're not the only one,\u201d said La Passerelle director Lisa Boyle.La Passerelle teaches clients to identify and market their skills.Some clients are their own harshest critics.LOCAL NEWS Martha Barrington \u201cBecause of their experiences in the work market, they have a lot of internalized discrimination,\u201d Boyle said.The meetings changed the way Barrington viewed her situation.\u201cI believe so much in La Passerelle.said Barrington.\u201cYou can still walk > They gave me confidence, around with your head high.\u201d Barrington was paired with a counselor who looked over her résumé and told her to look outside the box.What talents did she have that could carry over into another field?With her revamped résumé in hand, Barrington made a successful bid at a position in the non-profit sector.As managing director of the Ville Marie Oncology Foundation, Barrington draws on many of the skills she developed as a gift buyer.From coordinating events to managing volunteers and writing newsletters, Barrington applies the same talents in a new setting.Working in the non-profit sector is doubly rewarding for Barrington.\u201cBefore, I was asking people to spend $150 on a teapot,\u201d she said.\u201cNow I'm asking them to spend that $150 on equipment or research.\u201d A 4 : A Past La Va .,- À Trafalgar education @ equips girls with the knowledge, @ self-esteem, and support they need to conquer the world.Sec | Admissions Day (new applicants): February 1.2005 (application deadline: January 27.2005) J Sec IIl\u2014V Admissions: please contact the Admissions office Tel.: 514-935-2644 admissions@trafalgar.qc.ca NJ www.trafalgar.qc.ca 3495 Simpson Street, Montreal, QC Trafalgar WHA's spring lectures focus on leisure estmount has always been noted for its abundance of recreational activities for residents to enjoy during their leisure time, and over the years some of these venues and organizations have become local institutions.With this in mind, the Westmount Historical Association has decided to focus on a few of the community\u2019s more enduring symbols of local recre- ation\u2014Victoria Hall.the Lawn Bowling Club and the Flower Conservatory\u2014as topics for its spring lecture series.The series of Thursday-evening talks begins on Feb.17 with \u2018The Jazz Age at Victoria Hall in the 1940s\".Guest speaker Nancy Marrelli, director of Concordia University\u2019s archives and author of \u2018Stepping Out: The Golden Age of Montreal Night Clubs 1925-1955\u2019.will talk about Westmount\u2019s landmark community hall and its importance as a major venue for jazz performances.In the 1940s, Victoria Hall dances with the Johnny Holmes Orchestra became legendary.He led one of the most successful swing bands in Montreal.They played in Victoria Hall every Saturday night to a capacity crowd of 800 people who came to dance and listen to the latest popular tunes.Oscar Peterson, the band's pianist, was a star attraction.On March 17, speaker Stanley Baker will look at the century-old Westmount Lawn Bowling Club, which was founded in 1902 by three Scots\u2014James Brown, James Baillie, and James Rodgers.It is the oldest lawn bowling club in Quebec and one of the oldest in North America.Baker.who is currently director of the club, will also talk about how the original clubhouse was demolished in 1996 and rebuilt two years later above a City of Westmount electrical substation.On April 21, architects from the firm of Beaupré and Michaud will be on hand to discuss last year\u2019s restoration of the Westmount Flower Conservatory.Originally built in 1927 by Lord and Burnham.the Flower Conservatory was completely renovated in 2004 by Beaupre and Michaud, architects.Every effort was made to adhere to the original plans\u2014the central island design was reinstated and the framework again painted white, as it was originally.The curved rusted metal bars were cleaned, and curved glass panels were replaced where necessary.The spring lecturer series winds up with a special event on May 19, when the WHA presents a Members\u2019 Social Evening and walking map of Côte St.Antoine Road.This is an occasion for members, and their guests to enjoy conversatife with refreshments.Each member 1 requested to bring cookies or other small \u2018finger\u2019 foods to share.Décaf coffee will be provided as usual.Bring your personal memorabilia: invitations, programmes, photographs, hats, scarfs, jewellery, fans, gloves to show the social customs and fashions of the Jazz Age, Lawn Bowling Club or Flower Conservatory events.A photograph will be made of you with your \u2018historical\u2019 item.Caroline Breslaw and Doreen Lindsay will explain and hand out a walking map which they have developed of Westmount\u2019s oldest thoroughfare, Cote St.Antoine Road.Prepared by Doreen Lindsay and Caroline Breslaw, the events in this series will take place in the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke Street W.from 7 to 9 p.m.Admission is free for WHA members, non-members $5 at the door.For more information, call 925-1404 or 932-6688.WANT TO ADVERTISE IN OUR MONTHLY REAL ESTATE SECTION?CALL 484-5610 TO FIND OUT HOW.& Choice of activities include: kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, tennis, archery, woodworking, canoe trips CAMP i Call us for a brochure and video: pe Glen [ive # For boys aged 7 to 16 B 400 acres of woods and = mountain biking and wilderness y @ 2 hours north of Montreal Operated by the Van Wagner family since 1023 NOMININCUE Te}: 514-856-1333 Fax: 514-856-8001 www.nominingue.com email: camp@axess.com wg playing fields Half mile of sandy beach Accredited member of the Quebec and Ontario Camping Associations ii] & 226 \u2014 | by cts.the and me- was etal ass ary.S up hen cial St.ers, if ri her scaf ring ita- ats, how the ) OT 0t0- jour een ut a vel- ugh- and this the 1574 p.m.)ers, nore 388.od RE gt ere Thursday, jan.20 Contactivity Seniors Centre holds its winter course registration from 10:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.at the Centre.4695 de Maisonneuve W.Courses offered include Tai Chi.Thomas More Discussion Group on Humour, Stretch to Music.Beginners and Advanced Bridge.Line Dancing and the ongoing Art Group.Info: 932-2326.Friday, Jan.21 Fantabulous Friday, new at Centre aene, begins with a twice-monthly gramme of events from 6 to 8:30 p.m.that promises to be loads of fun.$12 per evening if you register for 10 evenings, or $15 at the door.1090 Greene Ave.RSVP at 931-6202.Sunday, Jan.23 Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom joins with Canadian Friends of Peace Now and the Canadian Institute for International Affairs to present \u2018Israel and the Palestinians in the Post-Arafat Era: New Prospects for Peace\u2019 from 7 to 9 p.m.at the Temple.4100 Sherbrooke St.W.This public dialogue will feature Israeli Political Science professor Menachem Klein and Palestinian History professor Nazmi Al Ju'beh.Admission is a $5 donation.Info: Rhona at 937-3575 #212.Monday, Jan.24 The Royal Commonwealth Society\u2019s Montreal Branch holds a members evening in the Westmount Room of the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke W.at 7 p.m.Edwina and Joe Mattinson will give an illustrated presentation on their journey \u2018From Cairo to Cape Town by Bicycle\u2019.All are welcome.Info: 937-8321.Deadline for submissions is Monday at noon preceding the next publication.No exceptions.Submissions may be edited or omitted for space.Tuesday, Jan.25 The University Women's Club of Montreal presents guest speaker Richard Pound, McGill Chancellor.former Olympic athlete and 10C vice-presi- dent and current chairman of the World Anti-Doping Agency.who will speak on \u2018Olvmpics.Ethical Governance.in International Sports\u2019 at the Atwater Club, 3505 Atwater Ave.Cash bar at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m.Info and RSVP by Jan.20 at 934-1362.Wednesday, Jan.26 Senior's Luncheon at Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Ave., at 12:15 p.m.Are you a senior looking for a nice lunchtime outing?Do vou know a senior who would benefit from a lovely, nutritious lunch among friendly faces?Please encourage them to join us for a delicious home- cooked.three-course luncheon on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month.$4.50 per person.Info: 931-6202.The Conservative Party of Canada Westmount\u2014Ville Marie Electoral District Association holds its annual general meeting at 7:30 p.m.at St.John the Evangelist Anglican Church, at President Kennedy and St.Urbain.Delegates will be selected for the national party policy convention being held from March 17 to 19 in Montreal.Info: 931-9947.Thursday, Jan.27 The Westmount Quilters Guild January meeting takes place at 7:15 p.mat Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke.This is the first regular meeting of a new year.Quilters and quilt lovers are welcome to join them.Regular evening meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, except July and August.Annual membership dues are $5.Info: 989-7939.A nurturing educational experience in a secure & caring environment Interscholastic & Intramural sports January 26, 2005 9:30 - 11:30 am Welcome! Independent Co-educational English elementary (K to 6) Enriched Curriculum Small class sizes After-school program Visit Our Web Site www.priory.qc.ca Open House THE PRIORY SCHOOL Established 1947 3120 The Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec H3Y 1R9 tel 935-5966 fax 935-1428 admissions@priory.qc.ca 40551783 Ongoing The Gallery at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W.presents the dual exhibition \"Works on Canvas\u2019 by Arnold Sharp and \u2018Seasons\u2019 by Daniela Zekina, through Feb.16.Info: 989-5226.The Westmount Mini-Centre of the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors located at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave., presents an exciting and intellectually provocative lineup of courses this winter.Courses that start in February will cover subjects such as Great Thinkers in Modern Psychology given by Francis Charet, PhD, and Regional and International Problems: The Middle East given by Henri Habib, PhD.Registration is ongoing at CJCS.5700 Westbury Ave., in person.by phone or by mail.Info: Judy Stern at 342-1234, ext.7205.Singers Needed: Experienced singers are invited to join Chorale Nouvelle de Montréal.directed by MaryBeth MacDonald.An all-Brahms programme is planned for this spring.Rehearsals, in English, are held on Monday evenings downtown.Info: 486-3669.Centre Greene's Afterschool program takes place from 3:45 to 6 p.m.Join our dynamic and highly qualified staff weekly for educational afternoons which include supervised homework, healthy snacks and activities for children in kindergarten to grade six.$183.50 per month.1090 Greene Avenue.Info: 931-6202.Harmonia Westmount Women's Choir is looking for new members from all over Montreal.If vou like to sing and can carry a tune, please call Marilynn at 932-2026 for information.Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7 p.m.to 9:15 p.m.at Victoria Hall.Contactivity Centre is looking for a Greek-speaking volunteer to spend a little time with an isolated senior If you have a couple of hours per week and would like to be a vibrant part of the community, please call Consuelo at 932- 2326 or 932-3433.Westmount Toastmasters: Take the fear out of public speaking every Thursday at 7 p.m.in Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke.The Rotary Club of Westmount meets cach Wednesday at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke, at 12:30 p.m.Mary's 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 Tuesday and Thursday.Info: 485-2194.Overeaters Anonymous: Are you unhappy with your eating habits?Does food leave you feeling guilty or depressed?Overcaters Anonymous can help.Weekly meetings in your area.Call 488-1812, 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: 637-2767.CO Caer den Bd Ti NSA ARLES ety, GA ARH .2 51 Opening New Doors.Vell, Ac arden vies, pon tes cleat in the pA Of hear tee lesninton y whoolloration.Conveniently situated at 7290 Cagendih Blud come of de Maisonneuss Wo Fell, han nade won for the gro wine deananed., of its students, featuring a new gym and rack dimbne wall plesy gored and cafeteria an well as munie and renoue s Spaces, Vell nutes, a, students theoughont thear carly academic gear both in ond after hel with a1 large range of acter, and home work pec aon desigue 15 expond each child, phigaieat and crestre potential Pelle Aendesn, encourages you lo open a door anto à motld of new and cooing educational espericnea, for your child Te, sat gs, col SIA ART ESS Srhedarships available Please contact Fells for mon dorment TT OPEN House SATURDAY JANUARY 29™, 2005, 10:00 A.M.\u2014 12:00 P.M.erie de I rpnnine des het guider 203 voyais, WE OPEN MINDS \u2018 AR GIZ Lourdes 30 lbs 4 nan ee EL SGWg - SO0Z \u2018OZ venue( \u2018Kpsinys - YFNUNYXS LNNONNASIM IHL \u2018 it Page 14 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, January 20, 2005 ee 7 OPENING HOURS: Real estate Ront Merchandise OUR PHO ET] Financial services TO DUR ADVERTISERS: Insure the text of your ad 1s accurate.if nol you must advise us immediately.In case of discrepancies, our responsability 1s limited only to the amount for the purchase of the first publication date EMPLOYMENT: Discrimination 15 unlawlul Positions advernsed in these columns are offered equally To men and women Employment Training / Culture Vehicles tras sie si BY FAX 450.668.2001 3.800 COPIES p WWW.WESTMOUNTEXAMINER.COM p p > b PRICE: 12,30 $ FOR 10 WORDS 44Ç each additionnal word (taxes included) AD Pope lu sde À vendre par proprio.Agents s'abstenir.Domaine 5,000 pi ca sur un terrain de 9 acres (400,000 pi.ca.) 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