The Westmount examiner, 9 août 2007, jeudi 9 août 2007

[" Vol 72, no 30 + Thursday.August 9\u201d \u201d 2007 « www.westmountexaminer.com « 9.800 copies « MAKING ALL OF WESTMOUNT YOUR HOME \u201cGranscontinental WWW.chaussures TONY 14-938-2993 COM reeñt Avenue, Westmount TONYSHOES.City poised for Communities in Bloom judging last-minute preparations for the much- anticipated Communities in Bloom petition, the City of Westmount has announced it will be rolling out the red carpet to welcome the judges, who are scheduled to visit Westmount this Monday, Aug.13.The volunteer judges have been visiting A s the clock ticks down and local officials make communities across Canada to evaluate overall performance in tidiness, environmental awareness, community involvement, heritage conservation, urban forestry, landscaped areas, floral displays, and turf and groundeovers.Evaluation will be based on the local conditions and the achievements of citizens, businesses, institutions and the municipal government working together.On Monday, Mayor Karin Marks will host a special luncheon in the judges\u201d honour in Victoria Hall \u2014 an invitation-only event designed 10 introduce the judges to members of City Council as well as the dedicated volunteers, municipal staff and representatives of local organizations, cach of whom contribute to community life in Westmount.After the luncheon, the judges will be escorted around the city to evaluate Westmounts performance.In the lead-up to the judges\u2019 visit, residents and busiiesses are getting into the spirit of {Continued on page 19} For years, Repercussion Theatre has been entertaining Westmounters with lively productions of classic plays, and this summer is no exception.But instead of Shakespeare, it's Moliere's turn this year \u2014 as the popular troupe performs \u2018Scapin the Schemer\u2019 in Westmount Park on Saturday, Aug.18 and Sunday, Aug.19.rir Mort ¢ fury Mainteñais sur >.Internet compte ARTS Tansey exhibits Artist Vicki Tansey holds a multi-media show at the McClure Gallery.Page 8 PSE PO SE RS RTE ET SPORTS At 71, Morris Shore is still winning medals.A Page 13 Still Going Strong Collec on leurs Sib hteti- pt Bore ENVIR IA NEMENT * SELECTION ÉLECTRONIQUE 4914 Sherbrooke West 514.484.4416 SoundDock $399 SERVICE - 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any decision to construct a full-length sound barrier is at least two years away.The City expects to take that long in order to carefully evaluate the performance of an experimental sound barrier section currently in place in lower Westmount.According to Mayor Karin Marks, the results or conducted by sound technicians on the tctiveness of the glass and steel-frame wall erected last summer at the foot of Abbott Avenue confirmed that the wall appears to be doing the job for which it was created.However, as it 1s only an experimental prototype, the barrier has proven to have some limitations.\u201cSince it is not continuous - it's only one block - there's some sound that comes around the ends,\u2019 Marks told the Examiner.\u201cWe need to have a couple of years to look,\u201d she added, citing such issues as maintenance costs, how frequently it is vandalized with \u2018scraffiti\u2019 and \u2018graffiti, and how it stands up to our winters.\u201cIs it going to become cloudy after a short period of time?\u201d Marks asked.\u201cThey tell us ut will not.\u201d Besides the walls effectiveness, the cost of a permanent sound barrier 1s an Marks said issue with which the City will eventually have to deal.\"Council has to look at all of the spending priorities for the City and say, \"Okay, how do we plan these in order to maintain a tax rate that is a reasonable one that people can afford,\u201d she said.\u201cWe have a number of priorities we have to be looking at, and a number of costs.\u201d The 30-metre sound barrier, mounted on concrete pillars, was installed next to the CP Rail tracks and the Ville Marie Expressway at a cost of $350,000.Sound tests of its effectiveness started shortly after the walls completion.The field work was followed up with computer simulations using gathered data.Many more millions of dollars could eventually be spent completing a permanent sound barrier extending the length of the expressway and the rail line in Westmount.The City hopes to finance the project with the help of federal and provincial subsidies.City staff to take on water management Formal announcement expected this month >Don Wedge Westmount Council is about to announce that it will nov renew the contract for management of water pipe maintenance, and from next January will operate the function with municipal personnel.It will add manpower to the City payroll, reversing a two-decade-old policy of contracting out some Public Works tasks, notable examples being garbage collection and parks maintenance.Until 2006, the distribution of drinking water was undertaken by the City of Montreal, and the maintenance of the trunk mains still are - as well as the provision of the water itself.The announcement of Westmount taking back the management of domestic distribution from the private sector could come at a special council meeting next Thursday at noon or be held over until the regular monthly meeting on Monday, Aug.27.Utilities Commissioner Patrick Martin explained that the contract with Dessau- Soprin - defined and negotiated by the Transition Committee in 2005 and later ratified by the reconstituted Council - had worked well.However, it has now been decided that the work could be done more cost-effectively in the future by Westmount\u2019s own employees.\u201cA pilot scheme has been put together to take over the management at the end of the y@ We plan to employ two more blue-collar personnel,\u201d said Martin.\u201cLocal 301 union chief Michel Parent was personally involved in negotiating with the City and has been extremely helpful in the outcome.\u201d The City will also have to invest in some new equipment, to be bought in the fall.When Transition Committee Chairman Pierre Lortie came to Westmount in 2005 to explain the proposed water maintenance opportunity, there were strong representations by blue collars that they should be given the work.They pointed out the excellent service provided by Hydro Westmount, with an all-staff workforce.Now they will have the opportunity to prove their point.Dessau-Soprin has managed the service for the last year and a half, calling on sub-contractors to do the actual work.Similarly, if necessary Westmount will also supplement its workforce with sub-contractors, but under direct management by City employees.Major installation work, such as the recent rebuilding of Kensington Ave., was subject to separate tendered contracts by specialized construction companies, Last year, Westmount hired Michel Berthelet, a former Montreal Water Department supervisor, as its waler specialist, and he will continue with the City.(Continued on page 5} ioncesÛ associa .porarity unavailable.\u201cYou may think that you're protected from fires because there\u2019s a fire station in your area.But unfortunately, most boroughs and towns on the Island of Montreal don\u2019t have proper protection.To correct this perception and this false sense of security, we have decided to keep you up to date on our real ability to protect you.\u2018We'll be placing a large banner over the fire ga- tion doors that states specifically, every day of the week, what your real level of protection actually is and why your fire Station.is tem- \u2014 photo:Sylvait Ryan \u2018Your safety! A Message from the Montreal firefighters TO ALL RESIDENTS OF THE ISLAND OF MONTREAL EVEN IF YOU HAVE A FIRE STATION IN YOUR AREA, IT DOESN'T MEAN THAT YOU'RE EFFECTIVELY PROTECTED AGAINST FIRE! The purpose of this initiative by Montreal firefighters is to point out that a joint study by the Montreal Fire Department (MFD) and the Montreal Firefighters\u2019 Association (MFA) clearly showed Ï at Montreal should hire at least 500 new ; : îters and build 12 new fire stations.a - oo eu Westmount City.\"Mayor 514 989-5240 = ET ! Montreal\u2019s firefighters urge you to contact your | mayor to express your concems about the.safety of your Ir neighbourhood.Pa: > PEIRKRI IGGL is vas 6 isnSny Æepsiny] saujurexs junouw)saM 3] TUOD'IQUITUEXIJUTIOLEISIM MMM 00c \u2018 / \u20ac i\u201d a PP qu dites mn Fa rn nfs vr AW ls eam AN te ; Te Ha TROY bldg PE SS Shin we yl B am» LUS Lance = Thursday, August 9,2007 The Westmount Examiner www.westmountexaminer.com SPORTS ET LOISIRS Répertoire de loisirs Avez-vous reçu votre copie du répertoire des activités culturelles, sportives el de loisirs?Sinon, des exemplaires sont disponibles DÈS AUJOURD'HUI dans tous les édifices municipaux.Vous pouvez également consulter notre site Web pour accéder à la liste complète des activités offertes.Info : 514 989-5353.Compétition de natation Venez encourager l'équipe de natation Les Dauphins de Westmount le samedi 11 août prochain à la piscine municipale lors de ta compélition Fimale de la section B de l'Association des piscines Lakeshore, Des athlètes de partout sur Tile de Montréal participeront à celle importante rencontre, Les épreuves débuteront à 9 het se DATES À RETENIR Jusqu'au 18 août Exposition : Proche de nous La galerie du Victoria Hall Le 11 août - de 9 h à 14 h 30 Finales de la Section \u2018B\u2019 ALPS Piscine municipale.Le 13 août Concours Collectivités en fleurs Arrivée des juges Les 18 et 19 août - 19 h Théâtre en plein aie: Seapin the Sehemer! Pare Westmount Les 21 et 22 août - 18 h Inscriptions pour les activités de loisirs \\ctorta Hall poursuivront jusqu'en après-midi.Entrée gratuite.Info : 51 1989-5353.Fermeture de la piscine Veuillez noter que la piscine municipale sera fermée au publie le samedi 11 août en matinée el en début d'après-midi afin d'accucillir la compétition ALPS, l'ouverture de la piseine pour le bain libre esl prévue pour 16 het l'horaire réguher seru alors en vigueur.NQy TRAVAUX PUBLICS Collectivités en fleurs Westmount se prépare à accueillir.le 13 août prochain, les juges de l'organisme Collectivités en fleurs qui évalueront les efforts de la ville dans le cadre d\u2019une compétition nationale.Dans esprit de cette campagne d\u2019embellissement, de nombreux résidants el commerçants se sont lancés dans des projets d'amélioration de leurs propriétés el il n\u2019est pas trop tard pour vous v mettre! Pour voir des images de ces efforts splendides, consultez le site Web de la ville.Info : 514 989-5213.y SÉCURITÉ PUBLIQUE Couvre-feu dans les parcs En raison de l'augmentation spectaculaire des rapports de vandalisme, de graffiti et d\u2019infractions relatives à la toxicomanie dans les parcs municipaux, la Ville de Westmount instaure un couvre-feu dans tous ses parcs.Les parcs sont maintenant fermés au public tous les soirs, de minuit à 5 h.Les contrevenants sont passibles d'une amende * minimum de 37 $.WW wo.wy SIE TA od mks PR sta war Nh ww BIBLIOTHÈQUE Club de lecture vacances 2007 Jusqu'au 2-4 août ! Décollez vers les confins de Funivers en participant au club de lecture vacances, Le theme de cette année est Lire au-dela du réel ! Inseription au comploir des enfants de la Bibliothèque.Info : 5314 989-5229.Wy i iy EVENEMENTS COMMUNAUTAIRES Concerts d'été au parc Westmount Venez assister au dernier concert de la série 2007 des concerts professionnels près de l'étang du pare Westmount le dimanche 12 août à 14h.Écoutez la musique du trio Jon Geary.qui présentera des chansons du répertoire standard jazz ainsi que des œuvres instrumentales et vocales tirées de leurs enregistrements CD.En cas de pluie.ce concert aura lieu au Victoria Hall.Info : 514 989-5226.Théâtre en plein air La troupe Repercussion Theatre présentera la pièce anglaise Seapin the Schemer! de Molière.les samedi 18 août et dimanche 19 août à 19 h au pare Westmount.Entrée gratuite.N'oubliez pas d'apporter vos chaises.Info 514 989-5226 ou www.repercussiontheatre.com.Poésie en plein air au parc Westmount Venez entendre des interprétations de poésie le mercredi 22 août à 19 h au parc Westmount.près de l'étang.En cas de pluie, l'événement aura lieu le lendemain, jeudi 23 août à la même heure el au même endroit.Advenant deux soirs de pluie, l'événement se tiendra le jeudi au Victoria Hall, 4626, ntShechigoke 0.Info: 514-989- 5226.4\" sr SPORTS & RECREATION Recreation Activities Guide Have vou received vour copy of the Activities Guide?If not.pick up a copy of the Culture.Sports and Recreation Activities Guide TODAY at any municipal building.You can also consult our Web site for a complete list of the recreation activities available to vou.Info: 514 989-5333.Swimming Competition Come cheer on the Westmount Dolphins swim team as Westmount hosts the 2007 ALPS Section \"BT Finals al the mameipal pool Saturday.August TL Athletes from land will he on hand for this and across the eveiting meel.Races begin at 9 ant.will continue throughout the early afternoon.Adhussion 1x free.Info: 31 1989-5353 Pool Closure Due to the ALPS Summing competition.the municipal pool will be closed to the publie on Saturdax.August T1 throughout the morning and afternoon.The pool will reopen al approximately |b p.m.The regular free im effect at that swim schedule will he time.PUBLIC WORKS Communities in Bloom Westmount 1s preparing to roll out the red carpel to welcome the Communities in Bloom judges.who will be visiting our city on Monday.August 13 to evaluate our performance.Residents and husinesses are also getting into the spirit of the competition by sprucing up their own properties.and it 15 nol too late for vou to participate.New photo galleries recognising some of these fantastic eftorts are now available on the Citvs Web site.Info: 514 989-5213.Wy PUBLIC SECURITY Park Curfew Due to a dramatic increase in reports of vandalism.graffiii and substance abuse infractions in municipal parks.the City of Westmount is instituting a curfew in all parks.All parks in Westmount are now closed to the public nightly from 12 a.m.10 5 a.m.Violators will he subject to a minimum fine of 837.Wy &- LIBR ARY Summer Reading Club 2007 Until August 24! Blast off to the outer reaches of the universe in this annual |; summer reading club.The theme this vear TIO BA PID Me Se RT A += abr at SPA es we = esse retrait ee ma http://westmount.org 989-5200 information : DATEBOOK: Until August 18 Exhibition: Close to Home Gallery at Victoria Hall August 11 - 9 a.m.to 2:30 p.m.ALPS Section \u2018B\u2019 Finals Swim Meet Municipal Pool August 13 Communities in Bloom Competition Arrival of Judges August 18 & 19-7 p.m.Theatre in the Park: Seapin the Schemer! Westmount Park August 21 & 22 - 6 p.m.Registration for Recreation Activities Victoria Hall 1s Tir the Library and Bevond! You can sill register for thus activity in the childrens section of the Libram.Info: 31 1989-3220, Ww COMMUNITY EVENTS Summer Concerts in the Park Join us this Sunday at 2 p.m.at the Westmount Park lagoon for the final concert in this vears Concerts in the Park series.Enjoy the jazzy sounds of the Jon Geary Trio.ax they present selections from the classic Jazz standard repertoire along with music selected from their many CD recordings.Rain location: Victoria Hall.Info: 514 989-5226.Theatre in the Park This summer.Repercussion Theatre will be presenting Moliere\u2019s Scapin the Schemer! Saturday.August 18 and Sunday.August 19 at 7 p.m.10 Westmount Park.Admission is free.Bring a lawn chair, Info: 514 989-5220 or www.repercussiontheatre.com, Poetry in the Park Hear local poets at this spoken word event on Wednesday, August 22 al 7 p.m, in Westmount Park near the lagoon.Rain date: Thursday.August 23.same time and place.In case of rain on both evenings.the event will be moved to Victoria Hall.4620 Sherbrooke St.Wo on the Thursday.Info: S14 989-3226.Wy Gititilae % oH a Bloom 5 Puctels Are A Mean Pages = pe LOCAL NEWS (Continued from page 3) \u201cHis contribution has been invaluable, It is important to have a good working arrangement with Montreal, which is still responsible for mains, and he has a thorough knowledge of the various interlinked systems,\u201d Martin added.He also pointed out that Public Works Director Jacques Lahaie, who proposed the pilot scheme to Council, has also shown that the department's introduction of new techniques of pipe lining are extremely efficient while less costly than expected.This will permit an acceleration of the programme to bring the water network up to standard.\u201cThe expertise of our staff, proven by that kind of successful innovation, gives Council Green Patrol invites citizens to join visit Westmount\u2019s Green Patrol is inviting all citizens to join their tour of the St.Michel Environmental Complex next Thursday, Aug.16.© The Patrol has organized a free bus for heir guests.It will leave Victoria Hall and 9 a.m.and return about noon.Participants are asked to register with the Peter McGill Eco-Quartier, which is hosting the Patrol this summer, at 514-933-1069.The tour will include a visit to the Montreal recycling sorting center as well as the landfill.The latter, which received garbage from Westmount and other suburban cities for many years, is now being closed and site turned into a park.There will also be a visit to the TOHU, the circus center which was the first Montreal building to achieve LEED status for its environmental design features.Patroller Genevieve Gagnon, who took the tour last year, recommends that participants bring a water bottle, sunscreen and comfortable shoes.Children must be accompanied.confidence that we can take on the management of water distribution,\u201d the councillor said.\u201cThat we have said little about the water maintenance until now was not because of a \u2018fortress city hall\u2019 but rather that negotiations were both complex and sensitive.\u201d A separate contract with Dessau-Soprin required a review of the entire system, which is up to 100 years old, to determine a modernization and replacement strategy.This has proved to be more complex than anticipated, and delivery of the results is not expected until next month.NOW OPEN 1616 Ste.Catherine St.West (corner of Guy St, © Guy-Concordia) A brand new location at Le Faubourg Ste.Catherine! 514 905-0471 christina miller Affiliated Real Estate Agent - Re/Max Westmount Broker 514-933-6781 The most important work we will ever do will be within the walls of our own homes.Impressive 7 7 bedrooms 3000 The Boulevard Asking $1.575.000 Sunny semi-detached g, a Root qm SE d 1 Asking $18.00 Jicroran [aah «Dates HSE Metoale \u201csking S8SIO0T- Unbeatable views 118 Upper Bellevue Asking $2.900.000 Convenient 2 bdrm conde DALI LT | acess a wm 4663 Victoria 343 Clarke #- Asking $510,000 san -cdetachar 365 G0S JET Asking 5795 JO Detached family home 540 Grosvenor Asking $832.000 NDG 2 bdrm condo 6445 de Maisonneuve = Asking $254.900 5 198880 with our Lok BWIno TA Eye examinations on the premises by optometrists * al prescriptions accepted NEWLOOK Back to school?Now give your budget a break Mod D 3 \u201c ! = o a A eyewear E vol ve fo HD Lenses 500 46° LOOK (5 Fer \u2018This offer 15 valid for a hmited time on a selection of frames Offer applies to the purchase of prescription lenses mth scrateh resistant treatment Cannot be combined with any other discount Frames for reference only Details in store lAichellaurendeau optician RE/MAX WESTMOUNT INC.,[ (04 1330 Greene Ave.Westmount 514 933-6781 ~~ RE/MAX WESTMOUNT INC.5673 Monkland N.D.G.514 482-3347 L'URSS (IOSIQUILUEFXIUTIOLUISON ans \u201c6 ISNÉNY \u201cAPpsIny | JoUIWEXZ JUNOWISIM 3Y | Doc \u2018 s Opinion A valuable cultural contribution Commentary Wayne LARSEN larsenw@®transcontinental.ca It is difficult to think of summer in this city without the eye-catching, often hilarious antics of Repercussion Theatre, now playing at a park near you.In presenting their annual repertoire of classic Shakespeare plays, often re-jigged to the point of delightful artistic absurdity, the venerable troupe of talented young actors and supporting crew have provided thousands of people with hours of enjoyment at a more- than-reasonable price.But most importantly, they have exposed the masses to an aspect of our culture that is generally beyond the attention of anyone not currently enrolled in a Grade 11 English class.Sad to say, but if it weren't for Repercussion Theatre setting up its stage in local parks, the mainstream television American Ido! crowd would never be exposed to live theatre in general or the immortal works of the Bard in particular.How many of our children first met Puck, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet under the coloured lights in Westmount Park?They certainly did not see them on television! The current season marks an abrupt about- face; the venerable troupe has turned away from the Bard in a bold, drastic move that completely redefines the very idea of \u2018Shakespeare in the Park\u2019 Now they are presenting the work of Molière in a light, lively manner that does full justice to the French master.But if the works of Shakespeare \u2014 by far the most recognized name in English literature \u2014 are relatively unknown to modern audiences, what of Molière?His valuable body work is even less familiar to audiences than Shakespeare \u2014 especially English-speak- ing audiences.Although it must be pointed out that Molière has been performed in local parks by other excellent troupes in previous years, Repercussion\u2019s decision to mount \u2018Scapin the Schemer\u2019 in both French and English versions will no doubt introduce many more people to another giant of our culture.Bravo to Repercussion Theatre for continuing to bring us intelligent, well-produced live theatre.Here's to many more summers of lawn chairs and educational productions from this valuable pool of local £ talent.westmountexaminer.com WWW, Examiner to the editor City displays efficiency and courtesy To the editor: We have all of us, at one time or another, been subjected to dealing with City officials.I had a very enlightening experience 1 would like to share.1 now live in Westmount, and 1 recently approached the City with a proposal to modify some swimming pool regulations in order to better accommodate swimming time for parents with toddlers.Would you believe it, within 10 calendar days, the regulations had been modified accordingly, and to boot I was duly notified both by e-mail and phone message by the responsible director, Mr.Mike Deegan.It is such a pleasure to live in a city where requests are not just given lip service, but actually given serious consideration, and acted upon accordingly.I shudder at the thought of what 1 would have had to go through were I living in the City of Montreal and attempted a similar proposal there.1 would probably still be on the phone \u2014 on hold! Bravo for Westmount, and very grateful thanks for the City officials who are doing a fine job.Yves L'Espérance Abbott Avenue Minority rights no game for new party To the editor: Affiliation Quebec wishes to respond to Wayne Larsen\u2019s Aug.2 Commentary in respect to \u201cseeing it all before,\u201d and to those who \u201cplay the game\u201d of minority and Anglo rights.It is no \u201cgame\u201d.it is a well-orchestrated program of long-term linguistic cleansing (and perhaps, worse) of our communities through financial control and firmly applied pressure, always with the knowledge that resistance will breed worse consequences.Here is what those who have \u201cplayed the game\u201d have lost: leadership and participation as the Canadian economic powerhouse; 600,000-plus of our family, friends, and neighbours scattered from their homes; a minimum of seven productive hospitals serving our communities, along with many physicians, surgeons, and other essential professionals; the right of public use and respect for the world\u2019s premier language; the right of education of many of our children, and most arriving children in the education system of their choice; of many classrooms, primary and secondary schools; the employment of our citizenry, by exemption, from civil and public service positions, major access to services in English across Quebec, the traditional enjoyment of our communities destroyed by forced merger, subsequent incomplete demerger; and more.As our society embraces a more global attitude, the requirement for individual and human rights advocacy becomes even more sacrosanct.Allophones are not a homogeneous group in the Quebec context; they are simply a collection of non-affiliated, smaller communities whose first language is not French, and who neither vote nor coalesce as a bloc.Yes, it is easy to get worked up when it comes to realizing how nationalist politics in Quebec have harmed us, and 1 have summoned up the strength and resolve to lead a movement that will help to restore to Quebec\u2019s minorities and Allophones, their entitled human rights as full members of the Canadian family.If Westmounters have been \u201cplaying the game\u201d all these long years, surely they should now recognize they have been the \u201cbig\u201d losers.Affiliation Quebec is no embarrassment; it is the route to restore the \u201crights\u201d the Examiner so easily belittles.And the time to join is now! Allen E.Nutik, Leader/Chef, Affiliation Quebec @ Westmount AOiTIIMNEr 345 Victoria, suite 508 - H3Z 2N2 Tel: (514) 937-6262 Fax: (5M) 937-6365 Sales: (514) 363-3222 Fax: (514) 363-3895 Classified ads: (SM) 321-2000 » wwwwestmountexaminer.com She, nh {6 + Thursday, August 9, 2007 The Re EH V8 QCNA ; 0.po Contributors: Stanley Baker, Martin C.Barry.George Bowser.Marylin Smith Carsley.Andy Dodge.Ferg Gadzala.Charles Montgomery, Lucienne Robillard.Regional Manager: Louis Mercier Publisher: Sylviane Lussier Sales manager: Paul-André Dumont Administrative assistant: Françoise Girouard Editor: Wayne Larsen Noah Sidel, Matthew Surridge, larsenw@transcontinental.ca Don Wedge.Ted Wright Advertising Consultants: Web advertising consultant: Arlene Halliday Harvey Aisenthal.Arleen Candiotti Jean-Claude Banville CERTIFIED DISTRIBUTION : 9,819 COPIES a with sévertisement it strictly United to.publication of editorial content.in part or in whole, in an official or at prohibited without à written p Publisher's Liability for error: The publisher shall not be liable for stight changes or typographical errors that do not {essen the value of an advertisement.The publisher's liability for-other errors or omissions in y j any f Je adfertisement in any subsequent issue the refund of any momies paid for the advertisement.Any reproduction of advertisements or fanscontinental Photographers : Martin C.Barry, Charles Montgomery .Production Manager: Robert Bourcier Graphic Design: Innograph LaSalle Printed by: Transcontinental Printing D.E.inc.Division Transmag 10807, rue Mirabeau Ville dAnjou, Qc HY 1T7 Distribution: Transcontinental Media Inc.Publi-Sac Montréal, 337-6920 Published by: Transcontinental Media G.P.President : Marc N.Ouellette.Senior Vice-President www.medias-transcontinental.com Las - ; tu es an ne ce as OPINION Is this the time to think of legacies?Civic Alert Don WEDGE Is it too soon to talk about Council's legacy?MayorKarin Marks has already said she hopes that hers will be a \u201csustainable community.\u201d Others have not publicly committed.Perhaps they think it is too soon.But the rent term has only a little more than two years left, and that is not long to bring about a major change.Surprise! Everything takes longer than anticipated, and that is doubly so with municipal affairs.As discussed last week, there is already a big To-Do list forming on Council's agenda when it resumes full operations at the end of the month.Perhaps there is a project lurking there that will leave a legacy for the Council or a councillor.One of the To-Do items - the renewal, or in this case, the non-renewal, of the Dessau- Soprin water maintenance contract - build on another site - has been resolved.It will become a municipal activity, but that is only the start.The consultants\u2019 report on water infrastructure is awaited and will lead to serious decisions, especially about replacing the ageing network and how the cost will be met.Another expensive item will be the proposed new Arena.The mayor is forming a phalanx of council committees to look after different aspects of the proposal.What is the arena for?Is the intention just to replace the present arena or duplicate it?Will it be used predominantly for ice activities, or will the building house other sports - indoor soccer for instance, with artificial turf?How will Victoria Hall be affected?Will it continue to house some physical recreation or will the entire programme of fitness classes rriove to the new facility?What lessons has Council learnt from the controversy over the artificial turf?Will they facilitate public input so that interested citizens like Jon Breslaw, Henry Olders or Gillian O'Driscoll can get information on which to build their ideas and proposals at an early stage?One of the mayor's committees will, 1 am told, involve asking for input and ideas from the community.There were many consultation meetings when the Library renovation was planned.Perhaps the time has come for the mayor to send a letter to all homes outlining the Council's approach to the arena and other major projects.The resolution of these issues is critical to the future Westmount.During the forced merger and its aftermath, both mayors, Trent and Marks, were not shy to write to all citizens explaining the situation and seeking support.So it should be with the arena project and the anticipated water works.What is your idea of a Westmount legacy?What constitutes a municipal legacy?Offhand, I'd say its something of value that is passed down to succeeding generations of citizens.Many positive things come to mind when looking back over the last few decades.In no particular order, here is my starter list from the last 30 years - with an emphasis on what we achieved together through our councils.Note how many of them were innovations in Quebec or on Montreal Island.* Ending the municipal incinerator and the waste burners in apartment buildings.* Retamning Westmount Hydro when most other electricity distributors were annexed into the provincially-owned corporation.* Creating enhanced waste collections - recycling, batteries and hazardous materials, A No appointment WA Cytology HPV testing WA \u201cECG available on site \u201cCaring for people\u201d Westmount Medical Center?5025 Sherbrooke St.W., suite 265 © 514 482-5521 ed Quality service in a safe environnement A Complete repertory of blood and urine tests WA Results transmitted to your doctor within 24 hours for most tests WA Private insurances refund most laboratory claims ynacare Medical Laboratories 1872628 electronics, leaves and garden materials, etc.* Eliminating doggie-doo from Westmount sidewalks and parks.* Banning smoking in public places and in the workplace.* Restoring and enlarging the Library.* Renovating Victoria Hall and the Conservatory, adding The Gallery.* Closing Western Ave.(now De Maisonneuve Boul.) to through traffic and converting it to parkland.* Responding to the Ice Storm.* Creating the Westmount Healthy City Project * Fighting the forced mergers and winning partial demerger.* Compiling the 39 character areas for urban planning purposes.* Preserving the CP Rail Station.* Creating the Public Security force after losing Westmount City Police to the MUC.* Supporting the Rotary project to build the Manoir.* Creating the pay-as-you-go civic maintenance fund.* Providing the agenda and supporting documents to citizens two days in advance of Council meetings.* Hosting Mies van der Rohe's unfinished Westmount Square - our world-class exhibit.* Renovating the Bowling Green Pavilion.* Maintaining a public school (Roslyn) and a citizens\u2019 organisation (the Westmount Municipal Association) for 100 years and both still strong.Do you agree?Have you other suggestions?I'd be pleased to hear your ideas of what qualifies as a Westmount Legacy Gives and takes back .In still merged Montreal, the 19 borough directors were summoned to downtown to hear from the all-powerful Finance Department the amount each would be allocated next year by the Big City.They were informed that they would all share about $900 million, roughly $30 million more and a 3.4 per cent increase on 2007.But, like other Big Montreal gestures, there were conditions - they were all told to reduce their costs so that the Tremblay-Zampino administration can reduce its budget by $100 million Fy 2009, the year of the next election.For our neighbours in CDN-NDG burough, this involves dropping 42 people from its workforce of about 500.Part of the reason for their borough's big increase is because of the large number of housing units being built - about 2,500 this year.New homes mean new citizens, all of whom want services and that takes manpower, which the borough is supposed to reduce! Aren't you glad you left Big Montreal?» Community activist Don Wedge can be reached at calert@web.net.His columns are archived at www.westmountexaminer.com, go to Opinion.CONSELUS ARTS Dt MONTREAL Repercussion Theatre in collaboration with le Conseil des orts de Montréal presents r FIYRD Ae ERPERcission Anar 4 WL AUGUST 14\" - quare Dorchester qu Québec ar THÉ CHRONICLE 514-916-PARK (7275) For complete schedule visit www.repercussiontheatre.com MONTREAL'S ORY Examiner CitésHouvelles @STMiinto 1976700 obsess View aisha: SIRE ABHOP TEE de ec The Gazette Shin EnTechneVision 20004 0 dt ris 30 LUOITQUIUIEXAHUTIOLIISO MN MMM 700 '6 wnSuy {epsiny] Jauruex3 junow3saM ay] L ARTS News inspires multi-disciplinary artist >Bridget Forbes pair of wings hangs above a pair of shoes on a A: pillow in the window of the McClure Gallery.Made from tattered prayer flags and rice paper, these pieces by artist Vicki Tansey are part of \u2018The Physical Choir Theatre Project: Part 2\u2019, an exhibition of multi-disciplinary art inspired by current events.\u201cTo me it is about what China has done to Tibet,\u201d said Tansey of the picce entitled \u2018Silent Passages | and 2°.\u201cIts a piece about transformation.\u201d Tansey feels compelled to listen to the news, but is often profoundly disturbed by what she hears.An experienced dancer, singer, and visual artist, she uses the artistic process to deal with what is taking place in the world around her.\u201cWhen l\u2019m doing these projects and 1 have a way to channel what | learn about through the news, I'm able to pay attention,\u201d said Tansey.\u201cWhen I'm not able to channel it, | find 1t very overwhelming and confusing.So cither | write about it or | paint it or | turn it L COLLEGE (CENTENNIAT Reach your potential at Centennial College Centennial College is an inclusive college that strives to meet the needs of diverse learners.Classes are small, teachers are accessible and students receive individual support in a positive, challenging learning environment.Centennial College offers a structured transition, providing the support and guidance necessary to complete the pre-university program in the prescribed two-year period.Centennial students leave the College with a deeper understanding of themselves, a concrete plan for the future and the confidence 8 Thursday, August 9, 2007 The Westmount Examiner www.westmountexaminer.com to make it happen.Centennial College 3641 Prud'homme Ave ¢ Montreal QC + H4A 3H6 Tel: (514) 486-5533 + Fax (514) 486-1401 www.centennial.qc.ca/college 1973174 into something\u201d The work featured in the exhibition was produced over the last several years and includes abstract painting and assemblage pieces, some of which are interactive.\u2018Against the Amputation of the Imagination\u2019 invites visitors to the gallery to write thoughts on scraps of paper and pin them to the wall.\u2018Guerilla Actions\u2019 instructs the viewer to open packages and read and reflect on thoughi-provoking quotations while blindfolded.The finest retirement lifestyle is available at.@ Westmount\u2019s @ 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 Cl www.placekensington.com 40478158 Vicki Tansey with a part of her current exibition.Photo\u2019 Bridget Forbes Tansey has a long tradition of involving her audience.e \u201cFor me it\u2019s like letting them connect even more with the material,\u201d said Tansey, who has taught at the Visual Arts Centre, Concordia University and the Saidye Bronfman School of Fine Arts.\u201c1 always want there to be some aspect of transformation tor everyone.\u201d Several events are incorporated into the exhibition, which runs until Aug.25.Tansey will be conducting a series of interviews entitled \u2018The Daily Personals\u2019 at the gallery on Aug.9, 10 and 17 from 3 p.m.to 4 p.m.The public is invited to stop by the gallery to discuss the news with the artist.Tansey will also host \u201cWildmind Writing Workshops\u201d on Aug.16 from 1 p.m.to 4 p.m.Wildmind Writing is a technique Tansey used to create the script for her performance piece that opened the exhibition during the Aug.2 vernissage.The artist assembled a cast of actors and musicians who joined her in the performance of a series of abstract but powerful scenes involving dance, sound and spoken word.Vance DeWaele ts part of the vocal ensemble and plays a newscaster who has a breakdown in one of the scenes.\u201c1 look at the news differently now,\u201d said De Waele.\u201cIt brings up the question of what is considered news.\u201d The piece will be performed again on Aug.24 at 8 p.m and admission is $15.with a reduced price of $10 for seniors and students.Other events being held during the exhibition include musical improvisational performances based on Tansey\u2019s visual art to be held on Aug.11 and 18 from 3 p.m.to 4 p.m.The McClure Gallery is located at 350 Victoria Ave.and is open from Wednesday to Friday from noon to 6 p.m.and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m.All aboard for healthy eating and physical activity! The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Quebec invites elementary school teachers and their students on an exciting and entertaining adventure tour of the neighbourhood, the regions of Québec and the world.Discover the benefits of healthy living in your classroom through fun, easy-to-do activities.REGISTER NOW Call 1-800-567-8563 Email us at ontheroad@fmcoeur.qc.ca or download the registration form at www.heartandstroke.ac.ca/onthergad nertset Camilo On the road to a happy heart < as Le.= \u2018 + ._ - \u201cads @ Ed HEART& STROKE FOUNDATION Ÿ OF QUÉBEC Finding answers.For life.Government Gouvernement ofCanada du Canada Canadà +l PE Loa = moe em ae woe me on.the sey WS on \u201che to ing cal sa the \u201clt ed on h à its.on 1Con Westmount SQUARE DES GOUVERNEURS ** SOPHISTICATED URBAN LIVING * -19 NEW TOWNHOUSES- Belvedere $3,150,000 The Blvd $2,950,000 Downtown Surrey Gdns $4,495,000 St Sulpice $3,850,000 Nun\u2019s Island Hampstead L DesSommets$2,650,000 Queen Mary $2,298,000 Appr.3500/3600 sf (incl.basement) Westmount Adj.3+1 bdrs, 3 2 baths, à Ad lato 2 indoor garages, central air, gas fireplace.Large family room on 3rd floor, playroom in basement, large deck.high quality finishings.Decarie BI $768k up to $856K+GST/QST Westmount Adj.Westmount Westmount Gage $1,299,000 Elm $1,279,400 The Blvd $1,175,000 Westmount Roslyn $995,000 Grey $949,000 EdMontpetit $539,000 \u201cThe prices shown are Asking Price avres, TNL [DIOR LEX Westmount Hillside $499,000 Old Montreal Westmount Adj.NotreDameE $1,650,000 De Breslay $1,495,000 Downtown BEA 1650 Sherbrooke O - 4 units available J3UIWEX3 JUNOUSIM ay LUOSIOUMUTKOIUNOLUUISOM LM (000 o Isnôny aepsiny 6 www.westmountexaminer.com The Westmount Examiner , August 9, 2007 ADDRESS 669 Belmont 725 Upper Belmont 68 Belmont Crescent 3258 The Boulevard 507 Claremont 54 Delavigne 579 Grosvenor 660 Grosvenor 419 Lansdowne 448 Lansdowne 4463 Montrose 1 St.George's Place 52 St.Sulpice 12 Springfield 14 Surrey Gardens 611 Victoria 4387 Westmount Ave.18 Winchester 55 Windsor CONDOMINIUMS ! Church Hill 343 Clarke, #7 331 Grosvenor 362-62A Grosvenor 414 Grosvenor REAL ESTATE HOME TRANSFERS IN MAY 2007 FROM Margarita Xistris & Christopher Gardiner Caroline Gauthier Alberto Marescotti Lois Cutler Maison Majestueuse Inc.Sergio Marchese Jane McCann Koerbel & Duncan B.Koerbel Johann Gandey Margot Wayman & Jean-Michel Ravon Ramesh Mirchandani & Catherine Graber Harold Borts & Judy Pinkus Mark Elkin & Erin Hurley Lida (Linda) Merle Shield John Aylen estate Dora Solomonov James !ugh McMahon Lynda Schneider Susan Reid Christopher Devito & losy Forget Martin Roy Henri J.G.Labelle Roland Jonasch & Ivana Gavrilovic Kenneth Hamilton & Lyanne Hamilton Mathilde Flament & Samuel Duprieu TO Gerry Stefanatos & Shelley Kohut Barry Nashen Saroli Palumbo Family Trust Helena Grimaldi Nadia Nabavi Fariba Peyda Olivier Grout de Beaufort Ginette Handfield Bradford Ryan Richard Bond & Catherine McDougall Liane Feldman Eric Siblin Brett Miller & loanna Vondjidis Andrew Kerklaan & Jennifer Miller Elinor Amar Carlo Paolucci & Carmela di Sarro Caroline Seers Mark Boutet & Sonia Veillette Sian Rowley Caroline Losson Linda Scavone & Gianni de Pastena Milan Jelaca & Rebecca Grant Kristine Jones Raymonde Chalhoub & Charles Ghoche CONDOMINIUMS - SHARE SALES 472 Wood, 50% COMMERCIAL 370-82 Victoria Radclyffe Rochon Canpro Investments Ltd.Bruce Isenberg\u2019 6758762 Canada Inc.aDuplex has been divided into condominiums, valuation is combination of $398,900 for 362 Grosvenor, $278,700 for 362A Grosvenor.bValuation is 50% of $382,700.Bruce Isenberg already owns 50% of property.2007 PRICE VALUATION $1,555,000 $935,000 $825,000 $900,000 $1,165,000 $1,076,000 $1,100,000 $1,032,400 $815,000 $725,400 $870,000 $1,042,800 $1,190,000 $1,100,000 $753,000 $633,300 $1,100,000 $895,300 $789,500 $714,700 $1,365,000 $1,082,300 $745,000 $550,400 $1,425,000 $1,563,700 $545,000 $558,500 $1,475,000 $1,398,000 $655,770 $713,300 $1,750,000 $1,538,300 $665,000 $629,900 $687,000 $612,000 $585,000 $491,700 $173,900 $112,500 $419,000 $350,200 $657,000 $677,600 $331,000 $347,900 $111,525 $191,350\" $6,650,000 $4,900,000 May saw nine sales over $1 million Volume remained strong and prices inched upward in real estate transactions registered in May this year.Nine of 19 residential \u2018sales were over the $1 million mark, but none topped the $2 million mark for the third month running.Top price in May was $1,750,000 for 4387 Westmount Avenue, a large detached house opposite King George Park, with only one other house \u2014 669 Belmont Avenue \u2014 going for more than $1.5 million.The lowest price was $545,000 paid for 12 Springfield Avenue, one of five homes which sold for less than its municipal evaluation.The biggest markdown involved 54 Delavigne Road which sold for $870,000 while being evaluated for tax purposes at more than $1 million.The highest markup involved 669 Belmont Avenue, corner of The Boulevard, which had been picked up in May of 2005 for $889,000.renovated and then resold this time for $1,555,000.That represents a boost of 66 per cent over its municipal evaluation of $935,000; among home sales, nothing else went for more than a 35 per cent markup.The 19 sales averaged just over $1,025,000, and the average markup was 10 per cent, meaning the \u2018typical\u2019 Westmount house with a valuation of $998,480 would sell for just under $1.1 million.The markup is about the same as it was in March, but slightly higher than the April figure.Among condominiums, officially six sold in five real estate transfers, but this included 362 and 362A Grosvenor Avenue, which actually was a duplex that had heen split into condos, but the entire property went to a single buyer.Most of the others involved flats in former duplexes, with the highest price at 1 Church Hill which sold for $585,000.The lowest price was a basement bachelor apartment at 343 Clarke Avenue which went for $173,900, a price only matched by two other residential condos in the past three years, including Apt.207 at 1 Wood Avenue the previous month, which sold for only $160,000.Besides these condominiums, half of the condo at 472 Wood Avenue changed hands for $111,525.The only commercial building to change hands in May was the original Victoria Garage, 370-82 Victoria Avenue, which was made over into offices and retail outlets in the 1970s.It sold for $6,650,000, more than 35 per cent above its municipal evaluation, to a numbered company represented by David Lisbona.The May sales represent house transactions negotiated earlier in the spring, for the most part, though at least two of the sales represented agreements as early as November of last year.Three of the sales appear to have been arranged privately.* NOTE: The preceding article relates to the registration of deeds of sale for Westmount property in May, 2007, provided by City officials.A list of sales can be seen above.WANT TO ADVERTISE IN OUR MONTHLY REAL ESTATE SECTION?CALL 514- -363- 5656 TO FIND OUT HOW.+ SR I Par | SCORE ER LC pt ME PR SE RSS A \u20ac Clewnmaena VRE A ANA IR vue \u201ca Yuh ROeT nee Ty reo 6 Teaeea res CNE AUS vv ne Uf ToT PA REF NRC A TF UEC 0 ERNE NASIR BARS & 5 : Te Vaart Ba as re vv SR sen Eh r\u2014y MALY COPUTIES, end 6 6&0 +e 0 Wr @ ee i A Es et HE = #22 NN zd || 1TH sont || 1 TTI ha id je Ce Bi pe 2 000010 à mg coved |{HTHTTTNNN ROYAL LEPAGE Ss HTHHTTHHH HERITAGE Courtier immobilier agréé Franchise indépendante et autonome de Royal LePage Ghislaine Adeland Alex Chaya «> Michael Martin Paul Harrison Marie-Yvonne Paint Diane Pelosse Michael Lally UIODIQUILUTKSJUTNIOLUISS NM Allen Zhai Ginette Tremblay Martha Tsadilas Gillian Wright Ellie Silver Oscar Tarakjian James Thomas 514-934-1818 Now two locations to better serve you 1245 Greene Ave.4 Westmount Square, suite 110 westmount1@roy allepage.ca 58 LTIDIVID DOO pra er San Marlene F.Rubin Maria Santini 2007 \u201c6 ISOBNY AUPSING | r0UTWIEXZ JUNOWIsap ay it 1 Thursday, August 9,2007 The Westmount Examiner www.westmountexaminer.com REAL ESTATE July sales: Summer slide >Andy Dodge last December, there is still plenty of indication ?AGE ADIJUSTES-PAICE-DFTTYPIGAC HOME\u201d Street apartment build- rices and volume of Westmount real estate sales that 2007 is going to be a record year.oan BASED ON ACCEPTED OFER BÂTES | ing, for prices between both were down in July, and in fact only one sale A summer slide is normal as some sellers > $320,000 and $600,000.has been reported for the past two weeks of the month, as buyers and agents took a break, though there are still buyers looking for property.Still, five more sales topped the $1 million mark, bringing the 2007 total to 49 sales above that mark, compared with 50 such sales in all of 2006.So even if the average price of the 11 sales dipped below $1 million and the adjusted average reached its lowest level since get desperate to unload their properties which did not move in the spring market, but things generally pick up in the fall.What is perhaps more noteworthy is how powerful the market was in March, when the \u2018typical\u2019 Westmount house had a price of more than $1,250,000.The range of prices in July went from $512,500 to $1,620,000 and only two of the sales were for less than the 2007 municipal WINDOW WASHING HOMES ° OFFICES MONTREAL WINDOW CLEANING 392-1363 [0S ans 7) > \u2018 Jeurs 1826710 120407 1904-2007 santé ehealth NOVA montréal Foot Care Clinic Basic Footcare Session Administered by a RNurse Men & Women, 1st visit $30 Each follow-up session $25 Queen Elizabeth Health Centre Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday For appointment; 514-866-6801 Le 4 1995 (1996 J [1305 | 2000 [200 2082| 2603/2064 All sold above municipal evaluation, and in fact the average markup of 15.4 per cent brings the market for condos in line with the single-family market, having lagged behind the residential market during the first two quarters of 2007.| 28 2885 (2806 a7 100.070 BRA LATHRA (HOSA SPE RA LS NR IRA Rb) ANDY DODGE & ASSOC INC AA LAIR EN NTI NL UND SAR LE MOTH If things wer Window Cleaning Excellence for 102 Years 1863421 evaluation, but the average markup was a modest 14 per cent and the highest was only 37 per cent, about where the average was back in March.Three condominiums sold in july, two in former duplexes and one in a St.Catherine BELGRAVE ENTERPRISES * Brick & Cement Work * Shingles » Tar & Gravel * Chimney'\u2019s repaired & rebuilt PROFESSIONNAL ROOF INSPECTION WRITTEN REPORTS W/PC TURF > Specializing in Brick & Skylights FREE ESTIMATE SENIORS DISCOUNT GUARANTEED WORK, RB.Q.8261-44-02 932-7772 though, they were dead in adjacent- Westmount.No sales were recorded in Notre Dame de Grâce east of Decarie Boulevard, nor any in Côte des Neiges south of Queen Mary Road.Just east of Westmount, one house sale was reported and two condo sales, a five-plex in Shaughnessy Village and a vacant piece of land on Saint Sulpice Road.* NOTE: The preceding article relates to offers to purchase Westmount residential dwellings which were reported by the local real estate agents as having been accepted in July, 2007.Because they are not final registered sales, the addresses and prices cannot be made public, but give a good idea of current trends in local real estate activity.The graph on this page offers a picture of these trends over time.4 A.| DOICELINCE ca ; 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Asking $1,045,000.Asking $795,000 zzssQUR-SUGEESS IS MEASURED \u2026 ONE FAMILY AT À TIME! 7 ol 8 ë $ & 5 ds © 4 is _ ® e Le aports Shore wins fourth gold medal at 71 >Bridget Forbes f you happen to pass a healthy-looking senior \u2014 | sporting a gold medal \u2014 on the streets of Westmount, say hello to Morris Shore.The 71-year-old athlete has just won his second gold medal in a week after competing on Aug.5 at the Triathlon Cascades de Drummondville in the Canadian Olympic Age Group Championship.\u201c1 don\u2019t wear both medals,\u201d said Shore.\u201c1 don\u2019t want to overdo it.\u201d In Olympic distance triathlons athletes swim 1.5 kilometres, bike 40 kilometres, and run 10 kilometres.\u201c1 have slowed up a little in the past 10 years,\u201d said Shore, a semi-retired financial advisor.Last year, while training for the Montreal Esprit Triathlon, he suffered a fractured pelvis when his bike was caught up in a railway tie 10 days before the race.He spent two and a half months in a wheelchair, but kept a positive attitude.\u201cThe wheelchair was good for the upper body,\u201d said Shore.\u201cI would go uphill with the wheelchair\u201d oC Shore resumed his six-day weekly training schedule as soon as he had healed.He combines stretch classes and swimming at the Snowdon YMHA, with outdoor runs and cycling with his friend Harold Hoffman.Hoffman, 77, began cycling with Shore Always training, Morris Shore prepares for a bike ride through Westmount.about 26 years ago.Along with a third friend, they cycle 40 kilometres together a few times during the week and do longer rides of about 130 kilometres on weekends.\u201cMorris is the baby in the bunch,\u201d said Hoffman.\u201c1 have to give him credit for his fast recovery.He's a very determined guy and he trains a lot\u201d Sustained training is key to longevity in sport according to Danny McCann, director of the Montreal Esprit Triathlon, who has known Shore since 1999.\u201cYou can swim, bike and run your whole life\u201d said McCann.\u201cWhen you get older, you do it to stay healthy and keep on going.Morris is the type of role Why rent when you can own in a model we want to sec.That's where | want to be when I'm 70!\u201d Shore began competing again in June at the Mont Tremblant Triathlon.Since then Shore has completed four races and come in first in his category in every race, However, he is often the onty athlete racing in his age category.\u201cI come in dead last, but | still get a gold medal,\u201d said Shore, whose best time this year was 2:35:38 at the Mont Habitant Triathlon.Shore says he wouldnt mind a little more competition, especially in the running portion.\u201cI'm a good cyclist, but running is all work,\u201d said Shore.\u201cIt\u2019s easier to run if you have someone to chase.\u201d Shore will have the opportunity to chase runners in next year's Triathlon World Championships, to be held in Vancouver.Because he placed first in his category at Drummondville, Shore was able to register for the World Championships National Team.He looks forward to meeting athletes from around the world.\u201cThe people who do triathlons are fun,\u201d said Shore.\u201c1 don't want to be with negative people.| want to be with positive people who are taking care of their bodies.\u201d ANDY DODGE & ASSOC.INC.Real estate consultants & appraisers C.P 357, Succ.Victoria, Westmount H3Z 2V8 Tel: 482-8560 Fax: 482-8621 www.andydodgeassociates.com 401028484 Les Pavages Spinelli inc.Serving Westmount for over 13 years » Asphalt - Uni-Stone Cement Work General Work Free Estimates \u201ca Carlo : 327-6462 494-4981 1806805 Elegant Westmount co-op! 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