The Westmount examiner, 30 août 2007, jeudi 30 août 2007

[" ~~ Vol 72, no 33 « Thursday, August 30* 2007 « www.westmountexaminer.com » | 9,800 copies « MAKING ALL OF WESTMOUNT May you have a new year that brings Fulfillment and happiness, peace and prosperity, all of life's very best things! + J ] L'Shana y Tova - 1: b \u2018 4 Ed | | c oliday ARK ANGE AML NS Delicious To order call or visit: Celebration! 314-935-8484 4156b Ste.Catherine * Westmount www.ediblearrangements.ca ZL Lz YOUR HOME A bright stand of attractive sunflowers has been blooming at the corner of de Maisonneuve and Metcalfe Avenue for several summers NOW.rir marin ¢ Hary $1.3 million claimed in fallen tree lawsuit CLASSIFIED @ ADS e GET Rs ET 1.866 MERKADO > Martin C.Barry Town of Mount Royal couple whose son died in August last year when a tree fell A: his car on Côte des Neiges Road during a wind and rain storm is claiming $1.3 million in damages from the City of Westmount.À lawsuit filed by the parents, Mr.and Mrs.Richard Rossy, claims Gabriel, their 27-year-old son, lost his life because of the City\u2019s negligence.A recent report on LCN, a Quebec cable news network, said the family claims that the accident could have been avoided if Westmount had been maintaining the tree properly.According to LCN, a forestry engineer attesting on behalf of the complainants maintains he was not surprised the tree fell, since more than 80 per cent of its trunk was rotten.Julius Grey, the lawyer representing the couple, said that the case also involves the province of Quebec's no-fault insurance plan.\u201cThe issue 1s whether it\u2019s a car accident or not,\u201d he said.\u201cWhether that type of thing is to be considered an accident under the no-fault rule or not.\u201cIt\u2019s a very important, very fine piece of jurisprudence.| certainly wouldn't argue it in front of the media.But that's what's going to have to be decided.\u201cThis 1s an important pot of law to me,\u201d he added.\u201cThe facts are of no importance.The issue 1s whether this is a car accident or not, and from my point of view it\u2019s a pure issue of law.\u201cThere's no question of responsibility .Nobody contests the facts, The question ts whether this falls under the no-fault.\u201d When the City has issues in litigation, it usually does not comment on them.As a result, Mayor Karin Marks was careful in expressing her concern.\u201cIt was a very sad situation and they're doing what they think they ought to do,\u201d she said.\u201cBut we don't comment on situations in litigation.\u201d With no-fault insurance, insureds are imdemnified by their own msurer (Continued on page 2) 4918 Sherbrooke St.W.Westmount 486-7305 www.decormariepaule.com décor marie-paule White sale Yves Delorme 2016503 26-08-07 1090 Laurier West, Outremont 273-8889 email: info@@decormariepaule.com LOCAL NEWS Chagnon OK with Quebec immigration, > Martin C.Barry hile declining to comment on some WW: made by Affiliation Quebec (AQ) leader Allen Nutik on the province's approach to immigration, Westmount-St.Louis Liberal MNA Jacques Chagnon doesn't disagree with Quebec's current immigration policies.Nutik, a Redfern Avenue resident who launched AQ last May and hopes to obtain certification soon from the province's director-gencral of elections, has been regularly sending oul press releases in the meantime, disseminating the party's = Hourly and Live-In Services = One to one at all times * Help with meals, bathing and dressing Worry-Free Home Care for Seniors: Home Cate | Assistance \u201cStaying Home is What Made Sense!!!\u201d = Discreet personal care and companionship = Bonded, Insured, Rigorous Screening viewpoints.In one of the latest, he called Premier Jean Charest a \u201chypocrite\u201d for accusing Action Démocratique leader Mario Dumont of wanting to isolate Quebec by closing the door to immigration.\u201cPeople are still leaving Quebec,\u201d said Nutik, who has run unsuccessfully several times for Westmount city council and who has also been an activist for the linguistic rights of the province\u2019s anglophones and cultural minorities.\u201cSix-hundred thousand-plus emigrés and 1-866-4-Liveln™ = Light housekeeping » Transportation and errands = FREE In-Home Assessment 2019964 On Call 24 Hours a Day despite deputy-speaker role their future progeny were not enough to teach Quebec's leadership anything,\u201d he said.\u201cAnd all too few new immigrants are coming to this province with its official restrictions on language, education and access for immigrants and minorities.\u201cAs the head of a government that oversees restrictions that isolate Quebec, Charest claims he wants an open and booming Quebec.It\u2019s a real oxymoron.It\u2019s a good time for all leaders to go on record before the upconiing federal and Quebec by-elections in September.\u201d Chagnon, who was appointed deputy- speaker in the National Assembly following the March 26 provincial election, said protocols that are part of the position prevent him from commenting as an MNA.He said he was free to state his personal opinion, however.\u201cI can tell you what 1 think, I have no problem with that, but | can\u2019t comment on everybody else\u2019s comments,\u201d said Chagnon.\u201cMy own point of view concerning immigration is very clear.Quebec can\u2019t avoid immigration.We need immigration.\u201cWe need the quality of immigration and we have the duty of making a proper integration of the immigrants to Quebec or elsewhere.And it\u2019s very important not only for our economy, but also for the quality of our life, the style of life we have.It\u2019s my feeling that it\u2019s very desirable to have quite a few immigrants to Quebec.\u201d Concerning his job as deputy-speak Chagnon said he cannot be expected to chair meetings of the National Assembly fairly if he is commenting publicly about other elected members.\u201cEventually they would just ask me to recuse myself on whatever 1 said.I need to have a strict neutrality as chair.That\u2019s part of the job.I am typically under an obligation not to comment.\u201d : (Continued from page I) regardless of fault in accidents.No-fault plans administered by states, territories or provinces allow for recovery of direct damages but impose limitations on the right of the insured to sue.Under no-fault insurance plans in While supporters of no-fault insurance point out that it lowers premium costs by avoiding litigation over the cause of accidents and provides quick payment for injuries at the same time, critics note that it does not punish negligence or recklessness through litigation because cases don\u2019t often end up Independent living services for anyone requiring short or long term assistance on trial.provinces and territories across Canada, Quebec and Saskatchewan are the only jurisdictions with \u201cpure\u201d no-fault, which a never allow claimants to sue for pain, 7 suffering or economic loss.WWW.HomeCareAssistance.com Montreal's Only Live-In Specialists -4-Liveln 514-907-5065 [1-866 A Message from the Montreal firefighters TO ALL TAXPAYERS ON THE ISLAND OF MONTREAL rR ee Le \u201ceat op ee oe gee een Asay Sey ee en GREY TT TL emi Nn ee en nn 85% of the 20 largest fire departments in North America have four or more firefighters per ladder truck.Montreal's fire department is ranked eighth in terms of size.But in Montteal, only three firefighters are assigned to each ladder truck.We\u2019li make sure ; your presence Despite North American firefighting standards, despite the expert opinion of the Montreal Fire won't be washod away.0 Department, the official in charge of public security in Montreal, Claude Dauphin, has made no move to \u201c.+ ey pu correct this situation.oe .When there are four fi irefighters : on a ladder truck, the ability to fi ight fires is improved, which helps reduce loss of property.- When there are four firefighters on a ladder truck, your protection is greatly A improved as well.cholp \u201cyou devtion a créative advertising: Fagenda for a värièty sFmarons w with an.au, * Montreal firefighters urge you to contact Mr.Dauphin to ask him why he à has not yet taken n any steps to remedy this situation.À .M.Claude Dauphin 4 City Hall 514 872-8502 - Borough of Lachine 514 634-3471 A _cdauphin@ville.montreal.qc.ca 2 Thursday, August 30,2007 The Westmount Examiner www.westmountexaminer.com 18 =; > Martin C.Barry he City of Westmount has formally welcomed a new staff member who'll be playing a key role, especially during meetings of city council.Mario Gerbeau, who was hired as City Clerk following a lengthy search for the right candidate, worked for the City of Outremont before it merged five years ago with the City of Montreal.He was most recently the director of cons borough office.In addition to his clerks duties in Westmount, Gerbeau will also be the City\u2019s Director of Legal Services.Earlier in his career as a civil servant.Gerbeau served in the northern Quebec village of Kuujjuak.He has also worked for $ the City of Amos a little further south, followed by à stint as assistant city clerk with the City of Montreal.Welcoming him during city council's monthly meeting last Monday evening, Mayor Karin Marks described Gerbeau as an experts expert.who is often consulted by + other city clerks when they are in doubt.\u201cMario Gerbeau was always the go-to person,\u201d she said.\u201cWhen any city clerks had a difficult question that they weren't sure how they were going to answer, they would phone Mario Gerbeau.And our first question tonight is \u2018who is he going phone?\u2019 So he\u2019s going to have to figure that one out.\u201d Re = J Ny City Councillor Tom Thompson (left) officially welcomes City Clerk Mario Gerbeau to the staff.suo sort \u20ac Barry Gerbeau\u2019s appointment fills a vacancy left when former Westmount city clerk Lucie Tousignant resigned last year.Since then, assistant clerk Nancy Gagnon was enlisted to Give blood on Sept.4 Westmount\u2019s protective services have announced that their jointly organized annual blood donor chnic will be held this year on Tuesday, Sept.4.All Westmounters are urged to drop by the fire station at 19 Stanton Street between 2 and 8 p.m.and roll up their sleeve for a good cause.\u201cWe want to invite all citizens to come and give blood\u201d said Station 12 police officer Adalbert Pimentel.\u201cWe want to make this blood drive a success.\u201d The stated goal for this year's event is 63 donors.The annual blood donor clinic is co-organized by Westmount's Public Security Department, Fire Station 76 and Police Station 12.For more information, contact Daniel de Vries at 514-280-3534, do the job.However, Gagnon has recently been on sick leave.Alan Kulaga, Westmount\u2019 RARE OPPORTUNITY! 292 de Stanley Avenue St-Lambert.$739,000 Unique property in the Westmount counterpart of the South Shore.Located in the heart of St-Lambert, steps from the Village and train station, this home is ideal for connoisseurs and for those who appreciate high quality construction and upscale materials.MLS #1346542 Phd =i asic.Michéle Bouchard Affiliated Real Estate Agent Suit (514) 933-5800 Charted real estate broker rose assistant director-general and head of human resources, was acting as interim city clerk over the last few months.Councillor Tom Thompson, who as chairman of the Finance and Administration Committee played a role in the decision to hire Gerbeau, said Kulaga was so busy as a result of all the jobs he was doing that \u201cwhen Alan sat down for lunch he'd have a staff meeting.\u201cWe are very pleased to welcome Me.Mario Gerbeau to the City of Westmount and we wish him well)\u201d Thompson added.\u201cThis will not, I hope, be the fast time we thank hom very much for being here\u201d ds Call our office today.or visit our website tn find out more about our esthetic dental services, exclusive tooth whitening center and accomodations for out of town clients 4p #.4 Dr \u201c1e Mechanic PC THETICOENTAL CE RAICET CEE RAI ET (514) 769-3939 PA SAUT NES S iBourTeetr Whitening www .drmechanic.com WON IAUIUEXSIUNTOIU ISAM SLAM Jauiexy JUNOUISIM ay OF ISNENY epany _007 \u201d £ LOCAL NEWS Physical and mental activity keeps elderly healthy > Brett Bundale s baby boomers age, Canada\u2019s population A\" is changing shape.According to a tatistics Canada census report released in July, the number of people aged 55 to 64 has never been so high.One of the challenges of an aging population is ensuring the health, well-being and independence of seniors.The most common health issues stem from a decline in cognitive abilities, which can lead to functional disabilities and the loss of independence.By preventing cognitive decline, the elderly can avoid illnesses and frequent hospital visits and instead enjoy healthy aging.Dr.Serge Gauthier of the McGill Centre for Studies in Aging says cognitive training and physical activity can delay, and in some cases prevent, many of the health problems related to aging.\u201cStudies have shown that the risk factors for heart attacks, strokes, diabetes and Alzheimer\u2019s discase can all be lowered by keeping your body and brain active,\u201d said Gauthier.Physical activities like croquet, curling and line dancing\u2019 can therefore benefit more than just your heart and waistline.\u201cThere is actually a link between physical activity and the release of a brain peptide.It's a biochemical reaction that helps the brain strengthen and repair itself,\u201d said Gauthier.Cognitive training, through activities such as bridge, crossword puzzles and scrabble, can Local seniors enjoy a variety of activities at Westmount's Contactivity Centre.roto srerr Sundale improve brain functions like memory, reasoning and concentration.This can help people with the early onset of Alzheimer\u2019s disease put names and faces together and pay bills properly.\u201cIn about 95 per cent of early Alzheimer\u2019s cases, prevention is as good \u2014 or better \u2014 then any medication available today.\u201d said Gauthier.For over 35 years, the Contactivity Centre in Westmount has helped seniors stay physically, mentally and socially active.\u201cWe offer just about everything; bridge.arts and crafts, bingo and chess.We also have classes starting in the fall like line dancing, tas chi, stretching and a philosophy discussion group,\u201d said director Mary Stark.\u201cAnd seniors enjoy our day trips to the Eastern Townships or the Laurentians.It offers 1@ a chance to discover new places and make friends along the way.\u201d The Contactivity Centre also has a home support program to help seniors who are housebound.Volunteers will pay them a visit, talk with them and give them a hand with their groceries.Another program, Telecheck, will make daily phone calls, Monday to Friday, to elderly people living alone to make sure they are safe and have everything they need.\u201cNot only does it combat isolation, it gives them a chance to chat with someone every day,\u201d said Stark.With nearly 600 members and volunteers, the Contactivity Centre welcomes everyone 60 years-old and up.The membership fee is $10.For more information, call 514-932-2326.* Supplements * Herbs 4 Thursday, August 30,2007 The Westmount Examiner www.westmountexaminer.com L'Essentiel Sante A Professional Supplement Store * Homeopathy | * Natural products * Essential oils (Aromatherapy) * Natural skin care products WE CARRY THE MOST EXTENSIVE VARIETY OF PROFESSIONAL NUTRACEUTICALS & SUPPLEMENTS AVAILABLE IN THE MONTREAL AREA Homeopath and Naturopath available to help guide you OT, Re CETTE ) Westmount 1743322 ground floor) 4 Rosh Hashanah Menu (> t x | -\u2014 HOLIDAY CHALLAH size co Round - 5\u201d or 9\u201d Plain 4.50/6.50 Raisin 4.75/6.75 Raisin, hazelnut &honey 5.00/7.00 Apple & honey 4.75/6.75 J HORS-D'OEUVRES Egg rolls 5.99/12 Avocado eggrolls 7.99/12 Hot dogs in blankets 6.99/12 Potato knish 6.99/12 Pacora's 11.99/12 Samosa 11.99/12 SOUPS Roasted tomato 7.99/2lb.Chicken broth 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the corner of Westmount and Claremont Avenues will bring extra business to the neighbourhood.However, there are also vague fears about how the influx of college-aged students might impact the community.At this point in time it is difficult to know students will explore the surrounding neighbourhood.Marianopolis spokesperson Elizabeth Hirst said that there is a cafeteria on campus but that the college \u201ccan\u2019t predict what the students will do.There certainly are plenty of attractive places for them to go nearby.\u201d From cafés to clothing shops, Sherbrooke Street offers a great deal of appeal Taste the bounty of Vermont's fall harvest at its best.Po 1330 Greene Ave.Westmount 514 933-6781 for students on break or socializing after classes.Sarah Tarshis 1s a Marianopolis alumnus who said that she and her friends would often leave the old campus for coffees and meals.\u201cIt depends if the students want to walk down the hill,\u201d Tarshis said.The Second Cup at the corner of Claremont and Sherbrooke expects students to do just that.Manager Patrick Dubois has hired extra employees and is training staff members to be more efficient during rushes.\u201cWe'll be brewing double batches of coffee at peak hours,\u201d Dubois said.He knows how students love their coffee and is pleased at the prospect of new patrons.Residents living close to Marianopolis are more anxious than excited about the college opening.They have already been dealing with daylong construction both on the college www.VermontVacation.com 1-800-VERMONT M Marianopolis College has been bustling with activity since students arrived at the new campus last week.(hors by Mi belle tess} + rol \\ signalizations installed.neighbours, Newborn said, \u201cOne word dread.\u201d mstead upon its unknown effects soon to be on the neighbourhood.Mestnount 1700 Me Calberine HN 171 Major price reduction! Best deal available for 1,815 sq.ft.2 bdrm unit; two loggias, fireplace, double garage, new appliances and top location.$595,000 Bunny ede Affiliated Real Fotate Agent Platinum Cit © 514.933.6781 514.988.5024 bunnyberke@yahoo.ca www.bunnyberke.com Crmsintiod tthe phi gainer me adh Clon \u20ac RE/MAX WESTMOUNT INC vehrped Beg ote Te + 5673 Monkland 514 482-3347 campus and at street corners, where street signs are being replaced and new Living on Westmount Avenue just across the street from Martanopolis, Monty Newborn says there are both positives and negatives to the new location of the college.He believes that having an educational institution in the vicinity will certainly be beneficial while the increased commotion in the neighbourhood could be a drawback.When asked about the general feeling of his But Newborn explained that the dread was not actually based on the school\u2019s opening but seen.In the coming weeks, the community will get a clearer idea of the college's impact UUOSIOUTTUPNOIUTTOLUITSOM SLAM JAUIUEXZ JUNOWIS3AM 3U] eps | Oy 1snsny \u201c -00 S E S 5 5 E ê 5 Q E > pinion Who's going to Ottawa?Commentary Wayne LARSEN larsenw@transcontinental.ca Are the Dion Liberals taking Westmount for granted?That question has been volleyed across dinner tables and café counters throughout this city ever since it was announced that long-serving MP Lucienne Robillard would be stepping down and a specially chosen candidate would be \u2018parachuted\u2019 in to run in this riding in the next federal election.The strategy is simple and sound: Westmount would never send anyone other than a Liberal to Ottawa, so why not use that fact to ensure that an important \u2018star\u2019 candidate with Cabinet potential gets elected?Never mind that Westmount has several excellent candidates right here, born and raised on these hilly streets (or at least long- term residents) who know this community far better than anyone from elsewhere.Never mind that a chorus of loud voices has protested the very thought of at least another four years of non-local representation.The Dion Liberals have made the decision for the greater good of the party and, by extension, the nation \u2014 bul once again at LAL) i Std VA Westmount's expense.The Hon.Lucienne Robillard has served this community very well in her capacity as MP, appearing in the riding as often as anyone with a major portfolio could manage.She has been criticized by many Examiner readers for her apparent invisibility, despite making more effort than most of her Parliamentary colleagues to keep in touch with her constituents.Given her unblemished track record, it would be wrong to state that Westmount has been short-changed in the MP department.But nothing can compare with a representative who knows the streets, the stores and the various neighbourhoods of their constituency \u2014 and that is exactly what Westmount is being denied when the Liberals \u2018parachute\u2019 someone into the riding.Considering the high calibre of some Westmounters whose names have been whispered as potential candidates for MP \u2014 former mayor Peter Trent prominent among them \u2014 it seems that we may once again be denied the personal and familiar brand of official representation in Ottawa that residents _ of so many other ridings take for granted.We should have the opportunity to choose who represents us, not be told who it will be.to the editor City staff is courteous and helpful To the editor: I want to join Yves L'Esperance in his paean to the efficiency and courtesy of our City.Whenever | call, a real live person answers, and no matter how trivial or complicated my question may be, it is dealt with promptly, expertly and helpfully.This is just one \u2014 but a very important \u2014 element in the pleasure of living in Westmount, and, in my experience, it is unique: 1 cannot think of any other bureaucracy, institution or business that would even come close to Westmount\u2019s way of dealing with its public.With admiration, gratitude and, yes, affection, Maria Jerabek De Maisonneuve Boulevard Building in bad need of inspectors and staff To the editor Westmount City Hall has for some time been delinquent in its duties, the result being that apartment buildings such as the one I reside in on Sherbrooke Street are badly in need of services which tenants are not getting and pleas to management fall on very deaf ears.1 have lived in the above-mentioned building for about 20 years and have yet to meet a building inspector.The ventilation system is supposed to be vacuumed out once a year but 1 would estimate that it hasn't been done for almost 10 years.Meanwhile, there is no superintendent in this building and hasn't been for many months, though the law says we are entitled to one.Round the clock security advertised by the company that manages this building does not exist.We can phone out to a cleaning man who lives elsewhere.The tenants in this building are primarily elderly and are greatly alarmed at the lack of staff to assist in case of emergency during the hours of 11 p.m.and 7 a.m.The régie du batiment states that a plan for evacuation by staff must be in place; at night we have no staff.If Westmount City Hall was doing its job, it would be aware of this situation.We need building inspectors on the job ASAP.Meanwhile, tenants are left to appeal to management, who offer little in response.Paula J.McKeown Sherbrooke Street e Ésaminer Sales coordinator: Janet Malcolm Contributors: Stanley Baker, Martin C.Barry, George Bowser, Marylin Smith Carsley.Regional Manager: Louis Mercier Publisher: Sylviane Lussier Sales manager: Paul-André Dumont Administrative assistant: Françoise Girouard 345 Victoria, suite 508 - H3Z 2N2 Editor: Wayne Larsen Andy Dodge, Ferg Gadzala, Tel: (514) 937-6262 Fax: (514) 937-6365 larsenw@transcontinental.ca Charles Montgomery, Lucienne Robillard.Sales: (514) 363-3222 Fax: (514) 363-3895 Advertising Consultants: Noah Sidel, Matthew 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HI TT7 Graphic Design: Innograph Lasalle 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 ranscontinental vr «6 Thursday, August 30,2007 The Pe \u2014\u2014 ERSTE | (1 IS La AS OPINION Hitting back at $22 million megacity abuse ontreal overtaxed Westmount citizens almost $22 million during the forced merger years, according to calculations made by Westmount\u2019 auditors and lawyers.The amount \u2014 $21.8 million \u2014 was publicly unveiled for the first time this week when the financial results for 2006 were presented to Council (and Westmounters at large) at the monthly meeting on Monday evening.The precise claim will be $21,798,000 \u2014 or approximately $1,000 for every resident adult and child.It is in addition to the approximately $40 million in loans incurred Westmounters\u2019 behalf by the megacity, a part of which had little public benefit.Meantime, Montreal is claiming that Westmount owes $2.4 million.Central to Westmount\u2019s claim is the pay-as-you-go issue.Prior to the annexation, Westmount spent about $4 million each year on routine capital maintenance, and this was a major element of the property tax bill so that the work could be paid for in cash.During the forced merger, Westmounters were taxed each year at the same level as though they were funding the pay-as-you-go cost.The work done, however, was paid from term loans.In effect we received no benefit from those taxes and were then charged again for the expenses Montreal incurred on Westmount work.After the four merger years these charges total just over $16 million.The City holds that Civic Alert Don WEDGE Westmount property owners should not have been taxed for what was originally part of the annual operational budget.The work actually done was about $13 million, and this forms part of the loans for approximately $40 million that Westmount was forced to incur by Montreal during the four megacity years.Loans: $40 million These have been repaid with new loans obtained by Westmount, which will take many years to pay off.The amount of the claim emerged this week because Westmount is near the deadline to submit a balance sheet to the provincial government for the 2006 financial year.It meant that the opening balance had to be established for January 1, 2006, when the city was reconstituted following the forced merger with Montreal.There was an initial balance set by the Transition Committees auditors, Harel Drouin.As more details emerged of the multiple, and often confusing, government decrees concerning the forced annexation and its ending, Westmount's own auditors, Raymond, Chabot, Grant, Thornton, drew up a new financial situation.They presented it to the City in a report dated June 13.Since then it has been \u201cpainstakingly reviewed\u201d by the business law firm, Cain, Lamarre, Casgrain, Wells, which the city has retained to advise on the legislation and decrees relating to the forced mergers and demergers, as well as the principles of law involved.Complies with spirit Explaining the situation at Monday's meeting, Mayor Karin Marks said the legal counsel contended that Westmount\u2019s claim was in full compliance with \u201cboth the text and the spirit\u201d of various demerger laws enacted by the Quebec government.\u201cIt is a strictly administrative process and the issues were known to Montreal\u2019s Finance Department.But it is not a straightforward situation with many decrees open to interpretation, one result being the significantly divergent conclusion of the amount owing.\u201d The balance of the claim ($5.6 million) relates to \u201ca considerable number of items\u201d, said Marks, for which Montreal should compensate Westmount.These include pension and CSST contributions as well as underfunding many operational budget items.\u201cWe have fought to receive compensation for these items since 2002,\u201d said the mayor.\u201cWe have continually tried to resolve them, but it is our responsibility to ensure that our citizens are not taxed inappropriately and that all surpluses owed to the City of Westmount are used for the benefit of residents.\u201d This is one of the final steps in the demerger process.Although large for Westmount, it is a minor item for Montreal of budgets totaling more than $15 billion over four years.\u201cWe have documentation to validate every (Continued on page 8) \u2014 ROVAL LsPAGE \u2014 HERITAGE 2017206 WESTMOUNT With fabulous view! 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514.482.0007 EXT 201 5400, BOULEVARD DÉCARIE WWW.ALMARAPPLIANCE.COM ENERGY STAR\" quatihed others wirshers Voli wrnl oarsmen 1 NOUS a Miele Anything else is 0 compromise 1998507 LUIOITOUTLUPXSJUTIOLUIISOM MMM ny \u2018Aepsinyy Jeuruiexz junoulsaMm yl 007 \u2018O£ 1805 L L Key staff support from Director-General Bruce St.Louis and Alan Kulaga, then Director of the Borough Office, included meticulous documentation of errant (Continued from Civic Alert, page 7) dollar,\u201d Marks told Monday's council.\u201cMontreal has a different slant.Council will try to resolve the impasse, but should the approach not succeed, Council has an obligation to defend the legitimate rights of taxpayers.\u201d megacity decisions.These are now the foundation of the legal evidence to support the claims being made.Rejuvenated council Monday's council meeting itself had none of the momentous air that the claim represents.There was an energetic \u201cback-to-class\u201d mood after the extra long summer break.li began with a joyous celebration by the Dolphin Swim team and their parents following their hosting the regional swim meet and winning the championship.The Landmark achievement With the $22 million claim, the challenge to the former megacity could well be seen as the landmark action of the Marks administration.In those forced merger years, the mayor was Joined by the two-person council (John de Castell and Cynthia Lulham) in preparing the way for this challenge after reconstitution.Ville de Westmount 7 City of Westmount Heures d\u2019affaires et services municipaux Féte du travail Veuillez noter que tous les bureaux administratifs de la Ville de Westmount, soit l'hôtel de ville, le Victoria Hall, Hydro Westmount, et les Services de la sécurité publique, des sports et loisirs et des travaux publics seront fermés le lundi 3 septembre en raison de la Fête du travail.De plus, la Bibliothèque publique de Westmount sera fermée les dimanche 2 septembre et lundi 3 septembre.Les heures normales d'ouverture dans les édifices municipaux, soit du lundi au vendredi de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30, reprendront le mardi 4 septembre, l'horaire estival ayant pris fin.Prenez également note qu'il n'y a aucun changement quant à la collecte des ordures qui s'effectuera à l'horaire normale.Lawn Bowling Club also was acclaimed for hosting the National Championships.Current situation In addition to what may well be regarded as a historic 2006 Financial Report, City Treasurer Claude Lachance presented another first: public interim operating results for the current year.Ît is a further opening of the window of municipal information.Last spring, WMA President Henry Olders saw a year-to-date presentation at a special meeting of St Lambert Council involving citizens, and asked Westmount Council for something similar.There was no response, but last fall the Quebec government legislated that municipalities present at least two interim results annually.In Westmount's case, the situation at the end of April was the best that could be provided, although Lachance expects to deliver more up-to-date information in future.Less spending It revealed an under spending of about $100,000 on the expense budget of $9.6 million.Allowing that most tax bills had been paid by April 30, revenue was up $2.6 million, or 10.3 per cent, over the budgeted $27.4 million.The new law also requires overall projections for the year to be published.Revenues of $36.2 million are expected for 2007, a more modest $1.6 million improvement on the budget compared with the first third of the year.OPINION No public copies Although the 2006 report was available at the meeting, it was only in French and difficult to follow in any language.The WMA's Olders thought that more should be done to make the information accessible to those interested.\u201cIt should have been on the web site, and once again I offer to do it for the City and also run such documents on the WMA site,\u201d Olders said afterwards.Turf friction The plaudits that come to Marks and her team for their stand on Montreal's financial abuse could be somewhat dimmed over the Artificial Turf issue.Five Save the Park activists, all of them residents of Melville Ave., stepped forward at Question Time and gained an unequivocal statement from Mayor Marks that an artifige\u2019 surface was not contemplated at this time.However, Patrick Barnard\u2019s unusually mildly phrased request that the interested public be somehow involved in further discussion over the choice of alternative solutions was greeted with cold water.\u201cWe don\u2019t want a repeat of recent history.\u201d was about the most aggressive remark Barnard made.Mayor Marks replied that the decision was Council's to make and there would be no more formal public consultation.* Community activist Don Wedge can be reached at calert@web.net.His columns are archived at www.westmountexaminer.com, go to Opinion.GALERIE WALTER KLINKHOFF Ke St.West, Montreal, Quebeg, H3A 1H6 ap\u2019?PNK - www.klinkhoff com Lu ADVISING ART COLLECTORS FOR OVER 50 YEARS Business Hours and Municipal Services Labour Day Please be advised that all administrative offices of the City of Westmount (City Hall, Victoria Hall, Hydro Westmount, Public Works, Public Security and Recreation) will be closed on Monday, September 3 for the Labour Day holiday.Westmount Public Library will also be closed on both Sunday, September 2 and Monday, September 3.Regular office hours resume on Tuesday, September 4 according to our regular schedule (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.).Please note that summer hours are no longer in effect.Please note that garbage collection is unaffected, and will take place according to the regular schedule.\u2014 ses me Sur les articles en salle JEAN-PAUL RIOPELL AN.JACKSON JOHN LYMAN 2015108 View our current exhibitions at www.klinkhoff.com Contact us for a confidential consultation.Tel.: (514) 288-7306 Email: info@klinkhoff.com de montre a Seer les commandes Ke $ 3 5 ne x 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support their strengths, and help them develop their weaknesses so they become strengths,\u201d said Peters.Before being selected as St.George's principal, Peters taught grades one and two, and physical education at Selwyn House Switzerland at the John F.Kennedy International School.For Peters, being supportive, encouraging, friendly and transparent are his keystones.\u201cI like to be a positive influence on the social and emotional development of children.That's really why 1 became an educator,\u201d he said.Peters rejects the idea of a \u201cone size fits all\u201d approach to education, and believes strongly in developing cach child with his or her unique attributes in mind.\u201cAs 1 went through the interview process with St.George's, it became clear to me that they are committed to differentiated learning and a child-centred approach to learning which fits well with my philosophy on education as well,\u201d said Peters, who believes that a great impact can be made on children at the early stages.It is during the early years, educational pursuits is built.\u201cWe have to have happy and sate children before we can have brilliant children.Before we can work on the maths and sciences, we need to learn about how they're feeling and how they view themselves and their world.\u201d Peters says he's looking forward to becoming part of \u201cthe warm St.George's family of parents, teachers, administrators and students.\u201d MARIANOPOLIS COMMUNITY wre RECREATION FALL 2007 COURSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 4 paies Pilates.NE : Nia \"CURE Karate $ Circuit Training (514)937-0265 www.marianopolis.edu/mer 9 \u201d a Ee 1 School.Before that, he was à ski instructor in he says.that the foundation for future WANT TO ADVERTISE IN OUR MONTHLY REAL ESTATE SECTION?CALL 514-363-5656 TO FIND OUT HOW.iis Toe x 4 Wellnocminar 8 CL [ Tf=ITT (Cf 2 COTE Pi133 PUIS 4873 WESTMOUNT AVENUE ?SACIANCIOLS | WESTMOUNT, QC H3Y 1X9 ¢ all agree that the brain of a small child is like a sponge absorbing new 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www.westmountexaminer.com CEGEP: À time to weigh the choices > Marylin Smith Carsley or many young people, this is the scholastic Foor they have been anxiously anticipating.The confinement of the adolescent structure can now be lifted and the restrictions of an imposed academic structure are loosened.Once high school retreats into the past, teens can now enter his or her first opportunity to make some real life choices.CEGEP presents the primary key to unlocking the doors to adulthood by career What comes before the party?An education that will last a lifetime.You're invited to attend a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Information Evening with Rabbi Lerner.Where: Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom 395 Elm Street, Westmount When: Monday, September 10, at 7:30 PM Who Should Attend: Any parent planning a Bar/Bat Mitzvah and whose child is entering 5th or 6th grade.For more information, please call llana Kuska, Principal: 514-937-3575 ext 210 Did you know?In addition to our B'nai Mitz an enriching liberal Jewish 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CENTRES exploration.Discovering possible personal directions along with the chances of making mistakes without serious repercussions, are parts of the CEGEP advantage.CEGEP is the acronym for College d'enseignement general et professionel, meaning \u201ccollege of general and professional education.\u201d This post-secondary education institution is exclusive to the province of Quebec.One of the reasons why CEGEP was organized was to make post secondary education more accessible in Quebec as well as to prepare students for university.Other provinces incorporate one additional year of high school before university; therefore CEGEP's aim is to assist in university preparation or for those interested in a @ NCJ EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Margaret A.Jacobs 4920 de Maisonneuve Blvd.W.Suite 10, Westmount Qc H3Z INI Tel (514) 484-3548 Res (514) 481-4452 Fax (514) 484-6000 e-mail: mags@ncj.ca 1452403 technical program.The CEGEP program covers the subject matters corresponding to that supplementary year of high school and to first year university courses in Sciences, Humanities, or Arts.When all studies are completed the provincial government issues a DCS, or Diploma of Collegial Studies.Once they enter | the undergraduate degree may be done il three years.As of this forthcoming 2007-2008 school year, Marianopolis College has been relocated to 4873 Westmount Avenue, between Vendome and Villa-Maria metro stops.This is a small, privately subsidized college and one of a few private English language colleges in Quebec with a student body of less than 2,000.Marianopolis represents a rich educational heritage embracing students from all cultures, faiths, and social and economic backgrounds.The institution encourages academic excellence and in many ways its history reflects that of the city of Montreal.Originally in 1908, the Congregation de Notre Dame established Notre Dame Ladies College.As a bilingual college, it was the first institution of higher learning for English Catholic women in Quebec.The first degree was awarded through the Universite Laval and in 1922 the affiliation was transferred to the newly chartered Universite de Montreal.Four years later, the College was renamed Marguerite Bourgeoys College.Eventually the English sector was called Marianopolis and it began its expansion.When post secondary education was altered in Quebec, Marianopolis admitted its freshman students of 1969 to a {Continued on page 11) > JAZZ, HIP-HOP WIDE 3 Learning and dancing with NANCI MORETTI onservatory of Musi (BFA - Boston ( eo oo 4a INFORMATION: (514) 932 7552 (ETES #0 2e {Continued from CEGEP, page 10} CEGEP-equivalent program and it allowed the entry of male students along with the disintegration of the degree program.In 1969, the current Dawson College, named after Sir William Dawson, a principal of McGill University, was the first English- ; language institution in the Quebec network y of CEGEPs when it first opened in the fall of 5.1969 to 1,200 students.At the beginning the al College was in a converted pharmaceutical of factory at 350 Selby Street in Westmount.In 1970, a second campus was opened on Viger @:ct and two years later the third campus was created near Parc Lafontaine.Other | campuses were also operating in St.Henri, d among other locales.In 1988, Dawson College n occupied the former Mother House of the s Congregation de Notre-Dame.The gathering under one roof transpired in 1977 when extensive renovations transformed the present century-old building into an attractive modern college which occupies an entire city block between de Maisonneuve Boulevard and Sherbrooke Street and Atwater and Wood Avenues in Westmount.The area during the school year which is traffic laden with students from all over the city, reflects the tremendous population of 7000 full time students attending Dawson.The academic choices are unlimited and so varied that each student can discover their strengths and interests.Reflecting back to my CEGEP years is definitely a positive recollection.During those two years, | truly took advantage of my newborn freedom.My daily schedule was of my own choosing and | relished in the fact that there were so many opportunities for new experiences, courses and friendships.| joined varied clubs, studied what I chose and really enjoyed myselt while also partaking in the fact that we were situated downtown amongst wonderful shopping and restaurants.During my first year, | did somewhat neglect my academics but during my second year when ! realized that university was looming near, and high marks were my entry, I focused.CEGEP was personally beneficial as it provided me with the time to grow.When 1 graduated from high school, | was nowhere near ready to make significant life decisions so ! do believe that a gradual adaptation to independent thinking was necessary.It permitted introspection and although my first year was slightly a bit too carefree, | needed to get that carefree attitude out of my system.Not all teens possess the same sentiments about the necessity of these two years after high school.Many are actually prepared to make mature choices and others require some period of reflection.Natalie.a Belmont Avenue resident, wasn't interested in participating in the CEGEP structure and = Ys TE ee em a (De, TS en dd ss Thomas More Institute 3405 Atwater Avenue | Montreal, QC | H3H 1Y2 Tel: 514.935.9585 | Fax: 514.935.3982 www .thomasmore.qgc.ca | info@thomasmore.qc.ca Open House & Book Sale: September 8 | Fall Session begins September 17 Some of the courses starting in September 2007 + Edith & Henry: Manners, morals & money through the eyes of Wharton & James .Dialogues i in Distress: Psychiatry for the layman .Renewing the Sacred?How do artists depict the mystery of the sacred in their work?(Offered in\u2019 \u2018conjunction withithe Montreal Museum of Fine Arts) « \u2018Dreams and-Possibilities: Brazil and South America in the 21% century ° Spinning the Truth: The consequences of living in a world of $pin & exaggerations - « Passport to Crime: A crime fiction journey: to murder around the world Spirituality: A search for meaning in our times Théatre Montreal Theatre | Saturday Afternoon at the Opera | Enjoying Jazz 2017482 Ventatens Ihfigere \u201chansh the Tre 43™ Annual Art Exhibition & Sale: September 12 -14, 11 AM - 6 PM Vernissage: September 11, 5 PM - 8 PM In addition to our B'nai Mitzvah program, we also offer an enriching liberal Jewish education program from kindergarten through Grade 9.Inspiring.Insightful.Interactive.Our all-encompassing approach includes holiday celebrations, Jewish heritage, Israel, Hebrew and the Torah.all with the help of music, art, prayer and, of course, our dedicated and spirited teachers.Saturdays: 9 AM to 12:00 PM - beginning Sept.15 ET Mondays (West Island): ë + 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM - beginning Sept.17 = Wednesdays (Westmount): A, & À 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM - beginning Sept.19 rors?1991946 For information PLUS call Lu id UL 514-937-3575 ext Cu soon, at age 18, she'Il be departing for Western time to think before university.\u201d University in London, Ontario.\u201c1 know what Children seem to be in some kind of rush I want and | want to finish quickly\u201d to begin interacting in the adult world.Dana, 18, a second-year Dawson student, Unfortunately they are not always equipped, residing on Devon Avenue, feels that although as they need to pass through the building she does know what she wants to pursue, she block stages towards maturity.CEGEP helps does attribute these two years as being slight- bridge the gaps and allows the time for reflec- ly instrumental in that decision.\u201cIt's almost a tion.We are fortunate to have this education- waste of time if you know your direction.One al program as a buffer time and hopefully it year should be enough.But on a positive note, will assist in crucial future choices.it does serve as a time-passer because it allows \u2014 _ _ ACADEMIE DE MUSIQUE ACADEMY Une 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Victoria Hall\u2019s rehearsal room to pursue their love of theatre.\u201cWe do it for fun, but we're serious about what we do and how we do it,\u201d said Elli Rubin, who co-organizes the group with long-term member Ann Elbourne.Formerly run under the auspices of the City of Westmount\u2019s Sports & Recreation Department, the group is now independent \u2014 though the strong Westmount connection remains, \u201cWe have faithful fans and support in the community,\u201d said Rubin.1616 Ste.Catherine St.West (corner of Guy St, ©) Guy-Concordia) NOW OPEN! A brand new location at Le Faubourg Ste.Catherine! 514 905-0471 This year\u2019s session brings with it new acting director Jacqueline van de Geer, whom organizers found through the Quebec Drama Federation.Currently teaching theatre in the Czech Republic, van de Geer\u2019s extensive European-based experience in community theatre and the performing arts will bring a focused enthusiasm to the group\u2019s acting and performance skills.With the new session beginning in September at Victoria Hall, members can expect exercises in theatre arts training such as scene study and improvisation for the first 12-week component of a two-semester program.The winter semester will focus on production aspects such as play selection, casting, rehearsals and the springtime performance.The cost of participating in Westmount\u2019s community theatre program is $120 per semester.An information evening will take place Sept.6; please call 514-486-7423 or 514-484-2016 for more information.A mystery not even Sherlock could solve > Veronica Islas If you like mysteries and the Victorian era, then the Bimetallic Question \u2014 Westmount\u2019s Sherlock Holmes society \u2014 might be just the , 2007 The Westmount Examiner www.westmountexaminer.com with our www.newlook.ca 12 Thursday, August 30 Back to school?Now give your budget a break Eye examinations on the premises by optometrists * Outside prescriptions accepted LOOK = NEW w®e®a r I |) 1 800 463-LOOK (5665) \u201cThis offer 1s valid until September 15, 2007 on a selection of frames Offer applies to the purchase of prescription lenses with scratch- resistant treatment.Cannot k be combined with any of other discount.Frames for reference only.Details in store.Michel Laurendeau, optician Accord D ) Desjardins Les Pavages Spinelli inc.Serving Westmount for over 13 years * Asphalt * Uni-Stone » Cement Work * General Work Free Estimates Carlo : 327-6462 2 494-4981 1806905 organization for you.For years now, this group of ardent Sherlockians has been getting together on the first Thursday of every second month at the Westmount Library and enjoying an evening of Holmes-related activities and discussions about mysteries and detection.And naturally, many friendships have been formed through their mutual interest in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tales of the unbeatable British consulting detective.\u201cThe society is about camaraderie and friendship,\u201d said David Dowse, one of the society's founders.He also pointed out that the society gives members time to relax and enjoy themselves.\u201c1t 1s one of the things that one does only for pleasure,\u201d he said.Prospective member Amy Shulman agrees.She has so far attended two consecutive meetings.\u201cI've never been in a group like this,\u201d she said.\u201cThe atmosphere is just great.Everything I do is so serious, and this is so much fun.It is just about getting together with people.\u201d The society has charmed her, and she is thinking about joining as a permanent member.{Continued on page 13) Westmount Wellness Centre Centre de Santé Westmount Bio-medical treatment for Childhood Behaviour Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorder - Dan Protocol - ADD - ADHD Bio-identical Hormone Replacement for Women & Men Chronic Inflanimatory Autoimmune Disease Lifestyle related chronic health problems elevated cholesterol - blood pressure cardiovascular disease obesity - diabetes type 2 (insulin resistance) By appointment only 1225 Greene Ave.Westmount Qc 514-448-9777 info@santewestmount.com 1814080 - d \\ ARTS & BOOKS > Matthew Surridge id you miss a certain issue of The New Yorker?D Was there a recent article in Canadian Living you just have to have?The answer to your problem may be waiting for you at the Westmount Public Library, which has started a new magazine exchange program.A rack next to the newspaper stand now holds a selection of titles free for the taking.Anyone, library member or not, may select any magazine on the rack to keep or to return.Both English and French titles are available.The magazines come from library patrons, @ donations are welcome.Magazines to be exchanged may be donated at the circulation A new life for old magazines Exchange program a hit with library patrons desk.\u201cWord of mouth really spreads,\u201d observed librarian Mai Jay.\u201cPeople have been coming in and they've just been dropping off their magazines.There are other libraries that are doing this.It seems to be a really big thing in Europe.\u201d The library hopes the program will focus on relatively recent publications: \u201cWe really are looking for stuff within the last 12 months,\" said Jay.Magazines which have appeared on the rack so far include Time, The New Yorker, and House and Home, as well as less well-known titles such as Explore and the British Gardens Ilustrated.Fiction magazines will also be put into the exchange programy, if any are donated.{Continued from Bimetallic, page 12) For members of this society, Holmes and Dr.Watson are much more than fictional characters, and Conan Doyle is their scribe.Part of each regular meeting is the Holmes quiz; members have an assigned reading prior to the meeting and take a quiz based on that story.This month's story was The Adventure of the Creeping Man.Every meeting, an attendance sheet is passed, and members take pride in a flawless attendance record \u2014 and this is where our mystery begins.David Kellett has not missed a meeting for five years, or has he?Certain witnesses might swear that, due to events beyond his control, Kellett missed the Aug.2 meeting.Nevertheless, members of the society swear that Kellett did attend, and the attendance sheet clearly shows that he was there.The record shows that he even wrote a toast! \u201cOur friend David Kellett is here tonight and this is his chair,\u201d said Wilfrid de Freitas holding a photo of Kellett.\u201c] want to pass a motion suggesting that ATLAS 485-8585 485-4888 Airport reservations 100% Guaranteed or your trip is free*!!! Fast, clean, efficient and personalized service z e = VISA \u2014 854225 (\u2018Certain restrictions apply) David Kellett is here tonight.He has come for five years and he is here tonight,\u201d said Patrick Campbell.All the members of the society agreed to pass the motion, in a show that revealed solidarity and kinship.Later in the meeting, members listened to the toast written by Kellett.It seems as though the society has unlocked yet another mystery: the mystery of friendship and companionship.Their next meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct.11 at 6:30 p.m.in the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St.W.For more information, call 514-931-8690.A FLAT ROOF?TODAY IT\u2019S TOPSEAL! 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Information Night at 7:30 p.m.at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave.Attention to parents with children born in 1995-1997, Rabbi Lerner and new educator Ilana Kuska will present the synagogues program of education for B'nai mitzvah, information about facilities, and a calendar open for your selection of Bar/Bat mitzvah dates.Temple classes meet Saturday mornings and/or Wednesday afternoons at Temple.Information meeting lasts one hour.Info: 514-937-3575.Tuesday, Sept.N Marriage Information Meeting at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave.at 5:30 p.m.Couples considering intermarriage, or conversion by one partner before marriage, are invited to tour the facilities and learn about Temple\u2019s policies and practices from Rabbi Leigh Lerner and Exccutive Administrator Michelle Serrano.Appointments can be booked with Rabbi Lerner following a brief meeting.Info: 514-937-3575.Saturday, Sept.15 Fall BBQ and Book Sale at the Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Ave., from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.This outdoor fundraising event features fabulous deals on books for children and adults, as well as activities for the whole family, including live accordion music, storytelling, science activities, and arts and crafts.Hot dogs supplied by Metro Supermarché Westmount will be on sale.All proceeds from sales support ALCC and Children\u2019s Library programs.Free admission.Info: Tanya Mayhew at 514-935-7344 or tmayhew@atwaterlibrary.ca Ongoing Dramatis Personae, Westmount\u2019s Community Theatre, invites you to try your acting skills.Join us for an exciting new season under the directorship of Jacqueline Van de Geer, starting Sept.11 at Victoria Hall.We are offering a 12 week semester of acting exercises and general theatre skills taught by Ms.Van de Geer in preparation for casting and rehearsal of a play to be produced next spring.We are gathering for an introductory wine and cheese information session the previous Thursday evening, Sept.6.For further details call 514-484-2016 or 514-486-7423 or e-mail dramatis.personae07@gmail.com Do you want to become a better communicator?Does your job require you to come into contact with people with a hearing loss?Do you have a deaf or hard-of-hearing relative?A course in Oral Communication, offered at Dawson College this fall might be just the thing for you.A second course, Oral Interpretation, will be offered to people who wish to learn how to provide interpreting services to oral deaf individuals.For more information, please contact Eva Basch at 514-636-0755 or ebasch@videotron.ca.The Atwater Branch of the Montreal Children\u2019 s Library, 1200 Atwater Ave,, presents a weekly bilingual Science Club on Mondays at 4:30 p.m.for ages 5-12.The program is funded by the NSERC and includes workshops, visits from Captain Catalyst and special events.Info: 514-931-2304.The Atwater Branch of the Montreal Children\u2019s Library, 1200 Atwater Ave., presents their weekly bilingual Chess Club on Fridays at 4 p.m., for ages 6-12.Info: 514-931-2304.Enjoy Lawn Bowling this summer: Westmounters interested in trying and learning this great sport are invited to come to the local club on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.Itis located at 401 Kensington, next to Westmount City Hall.Bowls and coaching are provided.There is no dress code, except flat-soled shoes required.Info: 514-931-8690.The Association sportive des aveugles du Québec is seeking volunteers to serve as directors for the blind lawn bowlers of Westmount and Beaconsfield.For more information, please call the ASAQ at 514-252-3178 ext.3768 or visit the website at www.sportsaveugles.qc.ca.St.Margaret\u2019s Home for the elderly is currently recruiting volunteers to help with mealtime assistance and tuck shop, as well as assisting the occupational and physiotherapist.Info: Melanie Lafleur at 514-932-3630.Mary's Recovery: Weekly meetings in English and French at the Westmount YMCA for people seeking help in dealing with fear, anger, stress, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, insomnia, gambling addiction.Info: 514-485-2194 between 10 a.m.and 5 p.m.Tumbling Tots at Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Ave., for parents and toddlers under five years old, with music, stories and more.Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 10:30 a.m., $3.50 per child drop-in.Info: 514-931-6202.The Montreal Camera Club meets each Monday at 7:30 p.m.at Westmount Park Church, 4695 de Maisonneuve, entrance at rear.Slide shows, competitions and workshops.Visitors welcome.Info: 514-637-2767.Westmount Toastmasters: Take the fear out of public speaking every Tuesday at 7 p.min Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W.The Rotary Club of Westmount meets cach Wednesday at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W., at 12:30 p.m.Friends of the Westmount Library ask that you think of them if you have any books you wish to donate for their book sales.They accept quality hardcovers and paperbacks in reasonable condition, on all subjects.Please drop off your books at the library circulation desk, 4574 Sherbrooke W.A commitment to child > Sarah Hoida With the new school year upon us, the Westmount community is taking a proactive approach to child safety by offering an anti-bullying workshop this fall.On Oct.2, Don\u2019t Bully Me, a two-hour anti-bullying workshop for children aged 6 to 10 and their parents, will be offered at Victoria Hall.George Manoli, the workshop\u2019s facilitator, ap Public/legal notices ap Public/legal notices 2017194 Da sontéeheoltn ll NOVA monfréal \u201cNotice is hereby given that the 109th Annual Meeting of NOVA Montréal (formerly VON Montréal Inc).will be held at 5:00 p.m.on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.at 1246 Bishop St.Montréal , Quebec \u201c.{ar purchase ED sw Scrop I ! ! 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