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Canadian Publication no: 1375822 Vol.70, No.15 - Thursday, April 21* 2005 e (514) 484-5610 « 9,800 copies MAKING ALL OF WESTMOUNT YOUR HOME oe a me LT Te NRA eu H THOMPSON RETURNS FOR COUNCIL BID om Thompson, who served two l terms as a Westmount city councillor from 1995 until forced mergers in 2001, says he will be a candidate in the municipal election next November on a platform emphasizing fiscal responsibility and sound management.\u201cIf 1 want to stand for resclection it is because 1 want to maintain the legacy of good citizen stewardship that we have in the City of Westmount,\u201d said the Victoria Avenue resident, who will be running in Ward 2.In an interview with The Kxaminer, Thompson maintained that, although the One Island.One City concept has been discredited by the demerger of most of Montreal's suburbs, including Westmount, the ideology remains and will eventually have to be dealt with.\u201cWe will continue to give our fair share,\u201d he said.\u201cBut what we want to sce is the realization, on behalf of the City of Montreal and other political parties, that the iden of One Island, One City is not only undemocratic the way it's playing out it\u2019s even worse but it\u2019s not going to be economic.\u201cThere's no economic advantage that these people touted as the reason to merge.It\u2019s the old story.But I think we have to be there to make sure that there's no slippage.\u201d Thompson, who chaired Westmount city council's Operational and Environmental Committee during his terms in office, said that, in principle, property taxes are constituted as payment by citizens for services received, although that is not always how they are treated.(continued on page 2) Québec J@ the civil pics, oria the urn- ni is out at is ette.rve | g.ark vice day.end ted oro spe- low.on ago ife lav \u2018ch its | of I'l) rn- de of na- 46.9) (continued from page 8) Local student interviewed Lewis Stephen Lewis, UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, who has taken on the huge task of raising both money and awareness in the battle against the pandemic of AIDS in Africa.was recently the guest speaker at the Lower Canada College speakers\u2019 series.Due to his pressing schedule, interviews with the media were not possible.Except one.Westmount resident.Jasmyn Jin, was the only person granted an interview with the former Canadian Ambassador to the United Nation who also served as Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Children\u2019s Fund (UNICEF).After his eloquent yet heart-wrench- ine wake-up call \u2018Hope and Despair, NE\" 4 J 3 : Ï i Passover! 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www.montrealpharmacy.com Helping physicians help patients with special needs * Free Prescription Delivery Westmount Medical Building 5025 Sherbrooke West * 484-2222 CENTRE DE SERVICE COTE LA Luc COTE ST.Luc SERVICE [LNT Call now for your spring tune-up and air conditioning check * General mechanic * Towing * Brakes * Muffler * Shocks * Auto Electric * Air Conditioning LT Udy ACpSInYL - YFNINVXG LNNOINLS IAN IHL oy HY\u201d A 6 abeg - soo Page 10 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, April 21, 2005 LOCAL NEWS Teens getting wrong messages, says pediatrician Jessica Murphy 44 dolescence is normal\u2014it is not a disease.Most adolescents do it well,\u201d says Dr.Franziska Baltzer.Opening her recent lecture at the Montreal Children\u2019s Hospital with these reassuring words, she went on to describe some of what she sees in her clinic, and the sexual trends she has observed in teenagers.Baltzer, a pediatrician and director of the adolescent medicine and gynecology program at the Children\u2019s Hospital.said she is concerned that NUN\u2019'S ISLAND the sexy clothes available to younger and younger children are passing on a negative message to youth.Adolescent girls sometimes get a reputation that has nothing to do with their sexual history, but because of how they dress.Some of these girls don\u2019t fully understand the meaning of what they're portraying.Images like the Playboy bunny logo have a benign meaning among their friends, while adults see them differently.\u201cThey are innocent, naive,\u201d Baltzer said.Sex practices in teens have changed over that past few years.Baltzer has been working with teenagers since OPEN HOUSE 60 BERLIOZ #1707 SUNDAY 2 i Eo LES VERRIERES I - Stunaing view on downtown - go squash, gym, sauna 299,8 OLD-MONTRÉAL * QUAI DE LA COMMUNE, Phase ol as A [J + MAISON DU QUAI - on 3 levels 2 ws FEN) * QUAI DE LA LOMMUNE Phase En LIU LHI tr Da DeveloppeMts JPcGill.1 & br DOWNTOWN - WESTMOUNT limits © LA CLOSERIE - 2000 s#.2 brms, gar.2 balc.pal! - Before last level.PATRICE GROLEAU & DEBBY DOKTORCZYK 514.928.2120 / 514.947.8597 Success.Serge Lemieux's appointment Marc N.Ouellette, Senior Vice-President of Transcontinental Media, is pleased to announce the appointment of Serge Lemieux to the position of General Manager.Quebec and Ontario Newspaper Group.In this position, Mr.Lemieux will be responsible for the operations of Transcontinental Newspaper Group in Quebec and Ontario.Supported by an experienced team, he will oversee 66 weekly newspapers in the two provinces and the development of 900 employees.Mr.Lemieux has 14 years experience in the weekly newspaper industry.For the last nine years, he has occupied various positions at Transcontinental Media, including Regional Manager, Publisher and Sales Director.This knowledge and experience will allow him to spearhead the development of our weekly newspapers in Quebec and Ontario to achieve even greater Mr.Lemieux can be reached at (514) 899-5885, ext.4101.723876 J 1983.Earlier in her career she found that girls used to only have vaginal intercourse, and now there is a culture of oral sex and \u2018friends with benefits\u2019.Baltzer admits she has a hard time with the oral sex teenagers are having because it\u2019s a one way street\u2014the girls will often give without getting anything back.There is often also drugs and alcohol involved with so-called \u2018recreational sex\u2019.Another trend is the Brazilian bikini wax.In her clinic, 90 per cent of the female adolescents have fully shaved or waxed pubic hair.*I don\u2019t know where this is coming from,\u201d she said.but it is something she has seen in the last four years.Why are the sexual practices changing so quickly?While the hyper- sexualized mass media may be part of the issue, Baltzer feels that a lot of it starts at home.Parents don't realize they may be supporting unhealthy fashions, and don\u2019t always know how to discuss healthy sexual attitudes with their teens.She feels proper sex education is vital, and said in the U.S.less emphasis is placed on contraception and good information and\u2014even with the increase in virginity pledges\u2014the rate of teenage pregnancy is five times that of Canada.In Finland, where sexed is taught at a young age and the government hands out condoms, the teen pregnancy rate is even lower than Canada\u2019s.This is also a time of cultural extremes, she said, noting the rise in both obesity and anorexia in youth.The consequences are that sex is everywhere, everything is for sale and the boundaries between generations are lost.The roles of children and adults are no longer clear.Baltzer assured parents that \u201cthe world is not going to drown yet.\u201d 4 has seen many teens grow out vi unhealthy sexual practices as they mature.\u201cAdolescents\u2014you never know who is coming through the door and what potential they have to solve their issues.And some have enormous potential.\u201d + Dr Suzanne MacDonald will talk about children, teens and body image in the 21st century on Tuesday, May 3, at 7 p.m.The lecture will be at the Montreal Children\u2019s Hospital, room D- 182.Info: Marcie Scheim at (514) 412- 4400 ext.22388.How's the market?Who said what?Keep up with the weekly discussions at David and Diana Nicholsons Wednesday Night Salons @ www.Wednesday-Night.com ardin des Ambassadeurs, PEN ACTA RCC) Ste-Rose, Laval Le Cachet des Buissons NEEL TCT FE = E pe Samson Of Boul Curedabelle Bau! 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Stunning 10-room greystone plus ground-level 1200 sq/ft.apt.Victorian splendour throughout.Faces small park, steps to Westmount Athletic Grounds with tennis court, running track and dog run.Now $759,000.MLS# 693701.we.it gain ti fa ride M fl a sit +2-7 \"Stress-free lifestyle\u201d.Executive three bedroom, 2 store y residence in prestigious Westmount condominium.Great for entertaining.d Open living room, dining room and den, 2 terraces, 2 1/2 baths, 2 garages, indoor pool, doorman.Now $650,000.MLS# 715946.JOYCE FAUGHNAN wg Chartered Real Estate Agent @p _ office: 933-6781 Res: 932-9766 he FN LL LR (ie Chartered Real Estate Broker - Independently owned and operated > LL 3bey - 5007 10 144 EPSIAUL - ¥INGINENS INDOINLSIM IHL Page 12 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, April 21, 2005 Spring fashion is bold, Marilynn Vanderstay pring fashion arrived in Westmount with flare and style this month and the key words are bold, colourful and feminine\u2014and skirts.At Minelli\u2019's on Sherbrooke Street, the look is \u2018flowing\u2019 - long and flowing \u2018hippy-like\u2019 skirts, pleated and wide in prints and patterns.Oranges, fuchsias, yellows and whites are featured in bustiers, and tops that are worn layered over each other.Shrogs are knitted boleros worn over T-shirts that may or may not be coordinated.The suit has been replaced with mix-and-match jackets and skirts in metallics, printed, embroidered and lace.Solids are worn with prints.In addition to long skirts for dressy, short dresses in silk and taffeta are creating The FASHION VV LASALLE COLLEGE * Merchandiser # Fashion design ® Fashion marketing Éraanr, recognzett by the M3) Subsiorod ning Prenton Engin Admeabiit, Or oars and ara?®RLD « Computer-assisted pattern maker CAO/FAO \u2014 # Fashion illustration CAO - - \u2014re # Quality management in the clothing industry \u2014C pts Day SNS eVEMING COUPSES 37 Some programs will start May 16%\" COME AND SEE US! 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Come and have a look at the new spring collection from The North Face © footwear, men\u2019s, women's and kids clothing, backpacks and travel gear ® La boutique THE NORTH FACE par Altitude 4932, Sherbrooke West (Metro Vendome) par Zz 489-1517 el abed - SOOT LT dy \\WPSINUL - YFNUNNG INAOINISTW FHL Maison Eros Greatti enowned Colour Consultant Eros Greatti has been bringing his impeccable understanding of the nuances of colour to the modem Westmounter for many years.Recognizing that the exact use of colours is all important to creating a look that is confident and well put together, he offers clients colour consultations and services to makeover both the home and the person to reflect their true personalitv and style.\u201cl use fresh perspectives and unique ideas to interpret my client\u2019s visions to make their dreams come true.\u201d As an interior designer, Greatti works with favourite pieces and literally thousands of colours that reflect the persona of his clients.\u201cI created a Home D-Tox system which allows me to make simple changes that are colour imaginative to create a totally new and different atmosphere in a room or an entire home.\u201d As a Colour Fashion Stylist, Greatti brings that same colour awareness to his client's personal image through colour makeovers.\u201cMy philosophy is to freshen up or create a whole new image that reflects the happy, independent and cosmopolitan lifestyle of my clients.\u201d In addition Greatti offers a wardrobe service.After defining the new look, Greatti first goes though his client's wardrobe to identify items that no longer reflect the client\u2019s personality and that reflect the new image.Again working with favourite basic items, he will shop with his client to help choose coordinated pieces to build a new wardrobe that is personal vet practical.To reintorce his commitment to the perfect colour palette for his clients, this summer Greatti will launch \u201cM\u201d his own line of cosmetics and glamour.To learn more about the colour harmonized services of Maison Eros Greatti, or to arrange a consultation in vour home or office, call 931-5549.Do you dream in colour?So do we! Call us today to book your \u2018In Home Colour Consultation\u2019 and discover the thousands of colours and finishes available.Maison Eros Greatti 931-5549 Page 14 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, April 21, 2005 I Owner Marina Cutler and Assistant Director Mary Vanaselja with a painting by artist Kevin Jenné fter six years of working with artists, curating exhibitions and holding one of the largest annual art events in Montreal at Complexe Canal Lachine, Westmount resident Marina Cutler brought her expertise and professionalism to a new setting, Galerie Avenue Art.This month the gallery located in the center of Westmount\u2019s Sherbrooke Street shopping district is celebrating its first anniversary.In that one year Cutler has assembled an impressive stable of over 20 known and emerging Canadian artists including award winning Susan Pepler, Anthony Hobbs, Tex Dawson, Ronda Diamond, and Valerie Butters.\u201cI opened the gallery to give art lovers a local gallery where they don\u2019t have to spend a fortune but are still able to buy quality art created by quality artists.l also wanted to draw in the established collectors that have slowed down their investment in art for Various reasons and encourage them to get excited once again in the joys of buying and collecting art for the love of it.\u201d Cutler recognizes there is a new breed of art consumers who are just starting to appreciate art and are seeking advice and guidance on what to look for.With this in mind, Avenue Art offers free in store/in home consultations in which prospective buvers set an appointment to discuss what they are looking for and ask questions about buving art.Cutler, along with assistant director Mary Vanaselja host bi-monthly solo and group exhibitions to introduce the artists and to give art lovers opportunities to meet some of the Montreal talent while viewing their works.In May, Avenue Art will feature \u201cFlora\u201d a solo exhibition of new PE = [El works bv noted ee Westmount artist Susan l\u2019epler.Recognizing that many of her clients summer in the country, Cutler M4 cAhibits work bv Avenue 3 Art's artists at the gd Manitou Golf Club in @ Mount Tremblant where they can continue to enjoy art exhibitions.To find out more about Galerie Avenue Art's upcoming events, its stable of artists, or to arrange a personal consultation at the gallery or at vour home or workplace, go to www.AvenueArt.ca or call 867-3745 or email info@avenueart.ca.4880 Sherbrooke St.W., #170 Westmount 867-3745 489-4888 www.AvenueArt.ca (| TERE Bark & Fitz Pet Boutique 5 \u2019 RUTRITION cu La Miss.he Bark & Fitz Pet Boutique located at 5674 Monkland Avenue has become THE place to purchase natural dog, and cat foods and treats and unique pet gift items since its opening in carly March.\u201cBark & Fitz is not your average pet retail outlet,\u201d says franchise owner Evelyn Couture.\u201cIt is more of a lifestyle statement that embodies the concept of comfort and wellness of family pets.\u201d The spacious store that is welcoming to both dogs and their owners offers a variety of unique items.There is a full line of dog apparel.Bark & Fitz \u201choodies\u201d (sweatshirts) and all weather jackets are available in a variety of colours and sizes from super small to extra large.The Bark & Fitz line of chest height metal and wood feeders gives dogs a more comfortable way to enjoy the store\u2019s complete line of dry, wet and raw all natural foods.\u201cAll of our food products contain no animal by products or corn or wheat fillers,\u201d says Couture.\u201cThey are higher end nutritious foods.\u201d There is also a line of ceramic bowls for dogs and cats.Particularly impressive is the bakery, a smorgasbord of doggie treats that include poochie sushi, canine cannelloni, postman fingers, and cinnamon rolls and peanut butter bagels all made with healthy ingredients such as yogurt and carob.In addition, there is a complete line of dog treats sold in refillable milk jug and paint can containers.The highlight of the bakery department is the birthday cakes available in two sizes in three flavours, apple, banana or carrot that can be specially ordered with one day's notice.Evelyn and her husband Michael Rezek and business partner Patrick Egger are looking forward to welcoming dogs and their owners outside on the patio this spring where they will all be able to enjov coffee and treats.Monkland Village 5674 Monkland Ave.483-3555 www.barkandfitz.com Always Something Brewing! ON.Donna, Rita and Lynn Stafford proudly serving Westmounters the finest coffee and gift baskets since 1977 t's never the Same OF Grind at The Coffee Gourmet Centre! They continue to enjoy a loval Westmount clientele since 1977, and now operate from a new venue with a unique service for purchasing their signature coffee blends, teas and gift baskets.Today, The Coffee Gourmet is conveniently located in Verdun, where Rita Stafford and daughters Donna and Lynn continue to sup- plv their customers with FREE door to door home or business delivery service, convenient pick up locations and a showroom.Clients continue to enjoy 40 kinds of coffee ranging trom Columbian, Mocha-Jayva and beautiful Espresso blends, to high end Pure Hawaiian Kona, 100% Jamaican Blue Mountain and Fair Trade and Estate coffees.Coffee is their passion! Also on the menu are black, green and white teas as well as soothing herbal blends, all available in tea bags or loose.More than ever before they are sending renowned personalized Coffee Gourmet gift baskets for baby showers and arrivals, housewarmings, business openings, get well gifts, and of course Mother's Day.\u201cWe work with any theme our clients want,\u201d says Donna.\u201cWe will combine our coffee and teas, jams and goodies and will shop for additional items to compliment the theme.\u201d They continue to offer catering services and coffee tastings for special events.A new and very successful addition is the \u201cBeans for Bucks\u201d fundraising program.\u201cWe realize how time consuming fundraising is, so we researched the market extensively and put together some interesting campaign ideas,\u201d says Lynn.Clients can shop by going to the website ot www.categourmet.ca and email their order to info@cafegourmet.ca.They can also call 369-0368 or visit the showroom at 3966 Cool Street, in Verdun.Orders for one kilo or more of coffee will be shipped for FREE, island wide.It preferred they can be picked up along with smaller orders at Folklore at 4879 Sherbrooke Street West or Marche de l'Ouest in DDO.The Coffee Gourmet Centre 369-0368 www.cafegourmet.ca I LT dy \u201cSepsiny] - YININYNT INNOINLST WY ha SL abey - 5007 \u2014# Page 16 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, Agril 21, 2005 Animalerie Little Bear Everything for your dog and cat ets have discovered that Animalerie Little Bear, 4205 St.Catherine West, located at the corner of Greene Avenue, is an oasis of healthy foods and treats.Their guardians are discovering that this neighbourhood pet supply store is also a one-stop shop to purchase the very best for their pets.With a huge inventory of products to choose from and a relaxed atmosphere, pet lovers are finding out that Little Bear is not only a great place to satisfy their dogs\u2019 or cats\u2019 needs.It's also a lot of fun to visit.Pets are always welcomed! It's been three years now since new owner Chuck Altman has taken over.\u201cApril 8th was my third anniversary as owner,\u201d but he has not lost his enthusiasm \u201cI love what I do and I'd like to think it\u2019s reflected in the shop\u201d Altman continues, \u201cIn today\u2019s society our pets have increasingly become a part of the family.When our customers walk through our doors, I want them to feel as if we are a part of that family as well.\u201d Little Bear has been in the neighbourhood for years, and despite the rumours, Chuck insists he isn\u2019t moving anywhere, anytime soon.\u201cI'm a local, [ grew up here, why would I go anywhere else?\u201d If you have never been to Little Bear, it is definitely worth checking out.There is so much stock to choose from, on top of your everyday needs, Little Bear does stock some of the more decadent items as well; designer collars, Italian cashmere sweaters, name brand apparel and accessories, golf-shirts, a four post pet bed, Swarovski crystal collars, doggles, and the new Playboy line of accessories, are some of the new and interesting products available at Little Bear.\u201cDon\u2019t forget about our carriers\u201d Altman adds \u201cWe have at least forty pet carriers, in- stock, at all times.Small dogs have become more popular over the vears, and many people wouldn't think of leaving the house without them.\u201d Carriers aren't just tor going to the Vet's office anymore.They range in price from $30-8200 and come in a variety of sizes, styles, and qualities.Some are whimsical, fun bags that ma ke shopping with your small dog, a snap.Others were designed for sports, most notably, jogging or cross-country skiing.While most of the Sherpa and Samsonite lines are aimed at travel, and most sizes can be brought into an airplane's cabin as carry-on, so vou can keep vour most precious cargo right at your feet.For all vou busy pet guardians who are unable to make it down to the store, Little Bear still offers free home delivery, and is open on sundavs all year round.This June customers will have access to all of Little Bear's special order catalogues on- line.\u201cThe website is something I've been working on for a while now\u201d says Chuck \u201cIts like a full time job, but we are asking for all our customers help as well\u201d Chuck would like the Little Bear site to be an online resource center as well as a great place to order those hard-to-find must have items.\u201cThere's just not enough space in the store to show everything we have\u201d savs Raul Aurellano, Little Bear\u2019s manager par excellence \u201cT\u2019ve been here over two vears now, it's amazing how much stuff Chuck finds.Little Bear offers custom-made accessories including: collars, jackets, boots, and other apparel.Pet beds can be ordered to match anv décor.And Little Bear can even engrave a personalized pet tag, on- site, while vou shop! As well, new and interesting products arrive weekly, \u201cvou can't sit still in this industry, or the competition will eat vou alive\u201d proclaims Altman.One of the main innovations is the e- commerce website, www.littlebearca and www.littlebearonline.com which, on top of having access to all of Little Bear's special order catalogues, will be full of pet care info, home remedies and an abundance of helpful pet tips, in both official languages.Little Bear is currently requesting that customers submit their favourite pet photos, tips, remedies, and resources for inclusion on the site.All submissions should be made to the store or by e-mail to: info@littlebearonline.com.Please include vour pets\u2019 name(s) vour family name, a phone number ver Chuck Altman, owner Animalerie Little Bear & Doobie or e-mail address.\u201cWe haven't decided what the prizes will be vet, but if vour submissions are used for the site, we will reward vou accordingly\u201d adds Chuck.Aside from the website, Chuck claims to have a few more improvements up his sleeve, but he would like to keep them to himself for the time being.The ability to browse freely is the main attraction to the pets.Pets are alwavs welcome in the store, even off leash, most are well behaved in the store, and they all know they have to at least sit before they get a treat from the staff.With so many treats and many of them at nose-level, the pets however get quite distracted.Little Bear is the place for cat and dog food.Gourmet lines of cookies and treats are baked especially for the store, locally, and in small batches, some raise money for local adoption agencies.For unique meals the store carries a USDA certified 95% organic diet, freeze dried diets, whole food products, bake at home mixes, as well as over twenty brands of traditional wet and dry diets.And almost two dozen varieties of cat litter too! After his amazing experience adopting a less fortunate dog, Chuck has solidified his stance, and proclaims proudly \u201cLittle Bear will never sell animals, there are too many homeless pets and the shelters are always full.\u201d Although he has recently adopted his own dog, Chuck still feels responsible for all his customers pets; \u201cAll my customers\u2019 pets are my pets as well, they are my main priority, alway s have been, I want them to have the best of what's available\u201d if vou have been to Little Bear, 4205 St Catherine west at the comer of Greene Ave, recent- Iv vou will realize that he\u2019s not kidding, and vou may just find that hard to locate product is on their shelves.Don't see what your looking for, ask, it's probably in stock, or just a phone call away! Animalerie Little Bear ® 0, 4205 St.Catherine St.W.(corner Greene) 935-3425 www.littlebear.ca .gb ee ichard G.Esber, president and co-founder, established Williams & Esber Inc.in 1962.Since the beginning, the company has faithfully striven to become the best regarded name in Montreal's insurance community.Now in its fourth decade, Williams & Esber\u2019s commitment to that principle and other principles remains as clear and strong as ever.Williams & Esber represents the full spectrum of insurance carriers to fit every need.In the earlv 1960s, Esber had been an insurance salesman with Liberty Mutual for five years when he and Pete Williams decided to set up their own company.\u201cWe went on from there and secured certain group accounts, such as Air Canada, Canadian Aviation Electronics, Kraft Foods, CNR, CPR and other prominent companies,\u201d said Esber.Today, Williams & Esber is active in commercial insurance, but is most prominent in automobile and residential insurance.The company provides life and financial services, as well.In 1972, Williams & Esber became brokers for Lloyd's of London and remain so to this day.\u201cThey are our most prominent carrier,\u201d said Esber.Williams & Esber issues policies on behalf of Lloyd's, pays the claims on behalf of Lloyd's\u2014 \u201cbasically we do everything an insurance company does, for Llovd\u2019s,\u201d said Esber.In response to the question of competition from the banks and direct writers, Esber said \u201cThey offer a new-client discount that might lower your premium the first year but that discount gradually disappears.\u201d With Williams & Esber you speak to someone who knows you, knows your specific needs and circumstances, unlike the big banks and direct writing companies where you never speak to the same person on SNL SO A».AINSI S58: | 3 WILLIAMS & ESBER INC INSURANCE BROKERS AUTO - HOME - LIFE - COMMERCIAL twice.We believe that good service, not just competitive rates, is what families want when they choose who to insure their most prized possessions.We are Brokers vou can depend on to provide the most up to date coverage tailored to vour specific needs.According to Esber, the company aims to perform with such commitment, speed and effect, that when clients have a critical need, they turn to Williams & Esber.Fortified with the best names in the insurance industry, Williams & Esber policyholders have the best guarantee of security and peace of mind.The success of Williams & Esber Inc.is their ability to attract and keep good people, qualified experts to help you relate your insurance needs into simple terms.Ewen McLeod, the company\u2019s vice-presi- dent, is proficient in all areas of the business ~ automobile and residential insurance to commercial insurance, underwriting, and claims.\u201cThis is a very stable place to do business,\u201d said McLeod, emphasizing that Williams & Esber\u2018employces stay with the company for years.\u201cWe're very committed to our policy holders and to their service.\u201d Steve Lapointe is the service manager and provides policyholder service.Lapointe takes the time to counsel vou on vour automobile and residential insurance and life insurance.June Frechette looks after the accounts and she celebrates her 25th anniversary with Williams & Esber this month.Laurel Chase and Floriana Natarelli do policyholder service, and Heather Favvas and Karen Brown do policyholder issuance.Williams & Esber welcomes you to a new standard of personalized insurance experience.Their team of dedicated professionals takes great pride in Until D> Talk! TEL: (514) 481-0181 £79AY RY a5 maintaining the Williams & Esber tradition of service and integrity.Esber takes particular pride in the Company\u2019s response to client needs.\u201cFor example, when we learned that most people were paving too much for their Mortgage Insurance through the Bank, we moved quickly to alert them and provided much more reasonable coverage.Without compromising quality of course!\u201d Esber is also proud of the company\u2019s no-nonsense telephone service.When you call Williams & Esber, you will experience \u201cold fashioned telephone service \u2014 direct access to the person you are calling.\u201cAs you know,\u201d said Esber, \u201cyou can call almost any company today and you do not get direct access to the person you are calling.More often than not, you will have voice mail and if you're lucky your call will be returned within a reasonable time frame.We take pride here that an individual has direct access to the person they're calling, If that person is busy, the call will be returned.But we take pride that we do not use voice mail here.\u201d If you know of people who are tired of digitally automated phone service, please give them our name, Esber added.You can be sure that Richard \u201cRick\u201d Esber is always personally interested and available to hear your comments about their service.While you are considering insuring with Williams & Esber, don't forget that they are ready to work on all your insurance needs - auto, home, tenants, business and life.In most instances, they can issue your policy immediately.Most of all, Esber gives credit for the success of the company to the dedicated and loyal support of the team, and our total commitment to personalized service.WILLIAMS & ESBER INC Don't Buy Insurance 4999 STE.CATHERINE W.SUITE 208, WESTMOUNT 4, Gi, y.LE Ie 2 m ts 4 z a O Cc Zz 3 m x\u201d Pd = Z Les) = \u2014 = = 5 2 Q 2 Rd + 7 A 2 ty a sooc bed - LL 3 21, 2005 Page, 18 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, Aoril A DIFFERENT TYPE OF TELEPHONE POLL chose to live in Westmount, whether you use certain facilities and what you value about your community, please don\u2019t hang up.January 1, 2006 is fast approaching, and both the elected officials and the administration are working I f the phone rings and you are asked why you Karin Marks Airport reservations 100% Guaranteed or your trip is free*!!! Fast, clean, efficient and personalized service [AX] ATLAS 485-8585 40455577 485-4888 (*Certain restrictions apply) & The Honourable Lucienne Robillard M.P.for Westmount\u2014Ville-Marie President of the Queen\u2019s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development 4060 Ste-Catherine St.West, Room 340 Montreal, Quebec H3Z 273 Telephone (514) 283-2013 e-mail: robilll@parl.ge.ca www.luciennerobillard.parl.gc.ca 40546138 CANADA ROMANTIC #4 ESCAPES 4 10 SECRET @ HIDEAWAYS WE LOVE! JUNGLE F WHY ANIMAL PRINTS ROCK | FASHION WORLD ENNIFER ARNER XY SPY TO LYWOOD STARLET P.@ Box EF \u2014 TVS p= It's like getting 8 issues FREE! 643164 hard to assure that we are ready to resume full responsibility for all of the services we will be offering.Will all be the same as pre-merger?Has our community changed?The borough council felt that this was the ideal time to gather information and verify some assumptions about our population.Statistics Canada can tell us that our average age is 44, that 18.75 per cent of our residents are of French origin and that the average income is $78,776.But what is more important for us to understand are the community values which prevail.Over the years, Westmount councils have used surveys to determine how to invest in our infrastructure and how to develop programming.The decision to spend $7.5 million on our library in 1995 was the result of community feedback on priorities.At that time, 51.5 percent of our citizens identified the library as the facility they used most often.One of the great advantages of a small community like ours is that local programs, services and even our communication tools can be geared to respond to the desires of Westmounters.In order to do this however, it is necessary to poll our residents about some of their habits and their priorities as they impact on our local development.LOCAL NEWS We have all seen in the press the various characterizations of our community and the stereotypes of who Westmounters are.Many of these hearken back to a time when Westmount was almost exclusively an anglophone community with a much more homogeneous population.Those of us who live here now, know that today, this is no longer true.As we walk through the park and hear a multitude of languages or share with our neighbors our diverse religions and ethnic customs.we are all aware that Westmount is truly a multicultural (soon to be) city.But have our current residents chosen to live in Westmount for the same reasons as did those in the past?How do they choose to spend their time?Do as many people still leave the community in the summertime and do they also spend weekends away?How often do our residents visit City Hall, t Arena or Victoria Hall and are they involved in o community activities?Our primary goal is to provide the new city council of Westmount with a community portrait so that fruitful discussions can be held before decisions are made.How to balance the traditional Westmount with a possible new reality, to find the most effective way to reach our citizens and to provide them with the most appropriate services will be their challenge.And so, if the phone rings and you are asked to spend a few minutes answering questions about your thoughts, activities and relationship to your community, consider it an investment.With your answers, Westmount city council will be able to make better decisions and recreate an even stronger community.» Karin Marks is Mayor of the Borough of Westmount TICKETS FOR SPRING BALL GO ON SALE TUESDAY Ernest Hoffman estmount\u2019s third annual Spring Ball is | coming up, and tickets for the much-anticipated event are going on sale next week.\u201cIt's an occasion for the community to celebrate spring and a chance to use that beautiful space.\u201d said Rosalind Davis.\u201cIt's lots of fun.\u201d Davis is co-chairing the organizing committee for A this year\u2019s Spring Ball together with Nicole | Forbes.and she expects the tickets won't last long.\u201cLast year tickets went very quickly,\u201d Davis said.\u201c50 this vear there's been a limited amount available even to the committee members to make sure there are lots of tickets available to the public.\u201d Davis said the organizers are timing the sale of tickets to ensure that everyone has a chance to attend.\u201cWe're putting the tickets on sale Tuesday night after work hours so that they're available to everybody,\u201d said Davis.Tickets for Westmount\u2019s Spring Ball go on The official poster f for this year's Spring | Ball features the C painting \u2018Loon Lake\u2019 by Suzie Fairbrother.sale next Tuesday.April 26.from 6 to 8 pm at Victoria Hall.The cost is $85.and includes dinner, dancing and cocktails outside the conservatory.weather permitting.Rock and roll band Jet Black will also be performing.The Ball will be held on Thursday, May 26 at Victoria Hall.ji md san dh - to ut ur ur to er of LR SRN PN IC Ne iv © nique yet Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Government of Canada Gouvernement du Canada guarantees that everyone in Canada is equal under the law.Since April 1985, it has protected each of us, and continues to dehne the kind ot country we want to be.The Charter.It\u2019s Ours.Its Us.A 20th Anniversary of Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms - LJ 1 800 O-Canada canada.gc.ca/section15 Canada iv o © Uniques mal S l\u2019article 15 de la Charte canadienne des droits et libertés / Gouvernement du Canada Government of Canada garantit à tous les Canadiens qu'ils sont égaux devant la loi.e AUX Depuis avril 1985, il protege chacun de nous ct nous aide à définir la société dans laquelle nous voulons vivre.La Charte.C\u2019est à nous.C\u2019est nous.Judy VepsinuL - YINHNENG INN SINISIM IHL LA EN Le 20¢ anniversaire de Ad 15 de la LZ « Charte canadienne des droits et libertés L - nes 1 800 O-Canada canada.gc.ca/article15 Canad?61 3bey - suo PASSOVER: THE FREEDOM TO CELEBRATE Passover is a massive task of preparation as tradition, and symbolism defines its observance.This year, 2005, it occurs on April 23 and ends at sundown on May 1 at a slight distance from its neighbouring Easter.Most years they have arrived around the same time unifying their springtime themes.Passover is an eight-day Jewish holiday of Biblical origin marking the birth of the Jews as a people and their emergence as a unique historical nation.the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt over 3,000 years ago, under the leadership of Moses.There were 12 F-: the truly observant, It recognizes the liberation of Li M with Marylin Smith Carsley tribes descended from Abraham, but it wasn\u2019t until the departure from Egypt that their identity was actualized.This celebration is no doubt part of what has kept Passover alive and a way for Jews to acknowledge who they are, no matter how far anyone may have strayed.The highlight of a contemporary Jappy Passover to all our clients & friends! JJ DRESSMAKER ANGELA Fast.Efficient service Alterations for the entire family Specialists in Evening and Bridal Wear Silks and Ultrasuede .We do Button Holes | Fashion Consultant Drop in or Call us at 486-4077 Mon.- Fri.9-5 or by appointment 40727431 5139 Decarie #205 Jewish Passover celebration begins with a Seder.Some families have two Seder evenings and those following the Reform Synagogues rejoice with one.A Seder is defined as \u2018order\u2019 and the Passover story is read at the Seder from a booklet called a Haggadah.This book, meaning \u2018to tell\u2019.depicts the narrative of the Jewish ancestors and their hard earned independence.Different rituals and foods act as a reminder of the adversity facing the Jews years ago.The eating of matzoh to replace bread is crucial to the meaning of this holiday.In their haste to leave the bondage, the Israelites had no time to let dough rise for bread.The only provision was a matzoh type cracker, made of wheat but not allowed to ferment or rise.Matzoh, is a perfect example of how the food is intricately woven into history, traditions and culture.It is the bread of slavery and freedom.Other Seder presentations displayed on a Seder plate include a roasted lamb bone which connotes the sacrificial lamb and herbs symbolize springtime growth.The vegetable is a sign of spring or rebirth and the salt water represents the tears of the slaves.A mixture of apples, nuts, wine and cinnamon called Charoset.is linked to the mortar that the slaves used to make bricks.Children play a significant part at this meal and their questions are encouraged.Another important aspect of this evening is that it is a special blessing to extend an invitation to any Jews who have no Seder to attend.Hebrew schools embark weeks earlier to arrange for this holiday as there is so much to teach the children.Hebrew Director of Jewish Studies at Akiva School on Kensington Avenue, Carmela Aigen, said that her school is actively involved in numerogy activities.A model Seder is organized for grades two and three based on a personal Haggadah created by the Educational Resource Centre.\u201cOur entire school focuses on four central themes for this time\u2014the exploration of liberation, bringing history into contemporary life, the importance of asking questions, and the telling of the Passover story.\u201d (continued on page 21) Page-20 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, ARril 21, 2005 DARMO AUTO \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 WESTMOUNT's ONLY BODY SHOP \u2014\u2014 4725429 wishes all their clientele a very Happy assover Holiday! 40773616 21 somerville Westmount 4 Somerville (corner Victoria) PROJECT GREEN is a national effort involving individual Canadians, businesses, communities and governments \u2014 working together to build a healthier environment and a stronger economy.And Moving Forward on Climate Change is part of it.© ere With clear objectives, PROJECT GREEN and the Climate Change Plan will: ; / Keep our air clean and help reduce smog / Keep our rivers, lakes and oceans clean v Preserve wildlife and green spaces v Make Canada a world leader in developing new sustainable technologies Moving Fo d Climate Change .oving rorwara on 9 v Help to honour our Kvoto commitment A Pian for Honouring our Kyoto Commitment To get your copy of the Plan, or to join the One-Tonne Challenge: Call 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232), TIV 1 800 463-7735.or visit climatechange.gc.ca Canada Gouvernement Bj Government of Canada du Canada 40723616 | (continued from page 20) Every class concentrates on these concepts through various levels which include drama, art, and music and they also learn the Hagaddah.\u201cOur goal is that each child has all the experiences to make sure that they feel comfortable with the text so that they can participate at the Seder.\u201d The Akiva students will also visit a matzoh factory but a very unique event will transpire through the aid of video conference.\u201cOur twin school in Israel will experience a model Seder along with our grade three classes in Montreal.We will sing together and share the text of the Hagaddah.The children will actually see and hear other.\u201d Aigen explained.\"It\u2019s a fiderful experience.\u201d To culminate all the Passover preparations, The Akiva parents will join their children at school a week before for an interactive day of art, drama and music to honor the holiday.This day is designed to bridge home and school into one extended family.The Shaar Hashomayim Synagogue on Kensington Avenue truly enjoys this special time.Rabbi Adam Scheier relates that this occasion is all about the home.\u201cIn the Talmud, it says that you start 30 days before to prepare for Passover.\u201d Classes on Passover are underway at the end of March and Rabbi Scheier is busy at Akiva School teaching the upper grades about the observances.But the synagogue is actively scheduling their Seders.\u201cWe have a community Seder for people who want to celebrate at the synagogue.There is also the family Seder where a family can come together at the synagogue for a wonderful evening.For many.the Shaar Hashomayim is their other home besides a place of worship.\u201d Seders are planned approximately two weeks before the actual Passover at the Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom on Sherbrooke Street.There's the Miriam Seder which honors women in the Jewish culfure.notably Miriam's role in the Exodus, and a special congregational one on April 23.\"There is a model Seder in our Torah School which is for the children and parents.\u201d said Rabbi Leigh Lerner.\u201cOur Reform Movement follows the celebration in accordance with Israel with the one Seder.Two Seders evolved when another religious day was added to the observance because the Jewish calendar does not follow the universal one.\u201d The rituals of Passover are so comprehensive therefore the commencement is early.But once again, as in most holiday traditions, this occasion unites families in memory of their ancestors, who have paved the way for religious freedom.~LEARN TO SAIL! 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D nes Call (514)272-4004 or visit www.rabq.ca.St.George's puppeteers promote disability awareness The students of St.George's elementary school recently received a special treat from their high school counterparts\u2014a Kids on the Block puppet performance designed to open their eyes to other students with disabilities.St.George\u2019s High School's grade nine students have been training since the fall to become puppeteers for Kids on the Block\u2014an internationally known disability awareness organization that teaches students to accept their peers with disabilities.Through life-size puppets and prepared scripts, the grade nine students are taught SEND THE EDITOR AN E-MAIL: OPEN HOUSE how to make their puppets \u201ccome alive.\u201d The interactive puppet shows always feature one puppet with a disability and one without.The message to the audience is to look at the \u201ckid on your block\u201d as a kid first, not their disability.The audience is made up of elementary school-age children who are taught to accept others.One of the puppets, Mark Riley, who has CP.says it best.\u201cLook at me and see all the things 1 can do.1 can do so many things: 1 just do them in a different 0 way.larsenw@transcontinental.ca SECONDARY SCHOOL Grades 7-11 Saturday, April 30 9:30 a.m.to 11 a.m.6865 De Maisonneuve W., corner Park Row West ELEMENTARY ; Kindergarten - Grade 6 f Saturday, April 30 5 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.; 2290 Cavendish Blvd., , corner De Maisonneuve W.5 Tel: (514) 485-8565 * kadmin@kells.ca + www.kells.ca à AZ (MAX AEPUIAUL - YINHNE NZ INDGÉSISIN IHL « LZ 3keyq - soo Page 22 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, Agel 21, 2005 100 Real estate purchase/sale 200 Real estate rent 300 Merchandise 400 Services 500 Personal services 550 Financial services 600 Employment 700 Training and Culture 800 Notices 900 Vehicles v Classified ads, an EFFICIENT SOLUTION giving QUICK RESULTS.v Take advice from our COURTEOUS and EXPERIENCED STAFF.v Moreover, your ad appears WITHOUT FEE on the Internet site quebecclassees.com.