The Westmount examiner, 22 novembre 2007, jeudi 22 novembre 2007

[" Greed and murder Dawson players tackle Richard III.Page 4 © TAPES BP RG cw nie COMMUNITY LIFE 35 great years! Peers honour librarian Janette Bruce.Page 15 Vol n, no 45 « Thursday, November 22* 2007 « www.westmountexaminer.com 9,800 copies « MAKING ALL OF WESTMOUNT YOUR HOME PE PAY D WWW.Artisan Festival opens the holiday season Martin C.Barry or the ninth year running, artisans from Westmount and the surrounding area staged a crafts festival at Victoria Hall on Nov.10 and T1 \u2014 a show that is regarded by many as a prelude to the Christmas season.The two-day event featured a wide assortment of handmade goods ranging from decorative pins and jewelry to photographic art and decorative soap.\u201cIt's been busy,\u201d said Flora-Lee Wagner, one of the organizers.\u201cWe thank Mother Nature, 1 think, a little bit for that, too,\u201d she added, noting that the cool autumn air seems to draw the crowds out in anticipation of the coming holidays.À total of 34 artisans \u2014 10 of them new this year \u2014 participated in the show.Wagner, whose booth in the past has featured colourful wooden toys, concentrated this year on hand-painted place mats and floor cloths.She also had fruit jellies.With the holiday season just a few weeks away when the artisans\u2019 festival takes place, many homemakers take the opportunity to stock up on decorative items for Christmas.The rule of the festival is that all crafts must have been created locally by hand, without mass-production or kits.Some artisans from outside Westmount are accepted when no one local can be found from a particular creative discipline.Items must be \u201ccrafts\u201d rather than art, and photographic efforts have to be part of another type of creation, such as a card or a framed work.Continued on page 14 TONYSHOES.c ha RR 14-935-2993 COM Selwyn House prepares for centennial Stal{ and students at Selwyn House School have been counting down to today\u2019s launch of a year-long series of events unlike anything ever seen at the school, Founded in Montreal in 1908, the school is gearing up tor a year of celebration to mark its first century of academic excellence.The Centennial Celebration begins at the school\u2019s annual Founder's Day, at which the school bestows its highest honour, the Speirs Medal.This year\u2019s recipient is Ellen Pinchuk, art teacher from 1970-2005 and a longtime Westmount resident.A unique feature of Founder's Day 2007 1s the unveiling of Selwyn House School: Celebrating 100 Years, a limited edition, hardcover, coffee-table book that covers 10 decades of students, events and history as the school evolved into a vibrant institution.Also at Founder's Day, the Sclwyn House Old Boys\u2019 Association will recognize stall members who dedicated 25 years or more of service to Selwyn House and retired in the 1990s or in 2007.This year\u2019s 25-year service honourees are David Cude, Bruce Glasspoole, Monty Krindle, Marc Krushelnyski and Jack Martin.Founders Day marks the beginning of a year filled with events to celebrate and com memorate the 100-year mile stone in the school\u2019s history.A Senior and Middle School trip to England and France during March break will include a visit to the school\u2019s roots at Selwyn College at Cambridge University, and will coinade with an alumni reunion of Old Boys living in London, to be held at Canada House, home of the Canadian High Commission.Continued on page 18 ENVIRTNEMENT « SELECTION + SERVICE ÉLECTRONIQUE 4914 Sherbrooke West 514.484.4416 Panasonic.Cinéma chez soi.PRICE 21s 2 Thursday, November 22, 2007 The Westmount Examiner www.westmountexaminer.com christina miller Affiliated Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Westmount Broker 014-955-6761 The most important work we will ever do will be within the walls of our own homes.e the market is moving.for sale 455 roslyn elegant family home renovated with the finest of taste & quality! 6 bedrooms on 3 levels, designer kitchen, long flat driveway with 2-car garage & pretty garden in choice location asking $2,750,000 just listed 337 metcalfe exceptionally bright, 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sellers and thank you for putting your trust in me.ti \u2014 2153583 Locai News > Ida Jorgensen he giving season came early to the Montreal T sé: Hospital on Tuesday, Nov.6, when Chabad Westmount's youth group, J-teens, arrived bearing toy donations for the young patients.Director of J-teens, Rabbi Asher Hecht, said the youth program teaches youngsters to give back to their community, and instill in them a lifelong habit of giving, \u201cThese children are learning what it means to help people.They're learning hands-on vhat it means to make a difference in the ld,\u201d he said.J-teens was started only two months ago, after Dianne and Myer Richler created a grant for the program.Hecht said the idea behind the group was to provide the teenagers with a non-academic learning environment, and that his main hope is that they will carry that knowledge with them until they become society\u2019s decision makers.\u201cThe importance of giving \u2014 that stays with them for the rest of their lives,\u201d he said.About 30 teens between 13 and 17 years of age meet every two weeks, cach time with a new community project to carry out.At the previous meeting, the 180 toys to be donated were wrapped and made ready for the Nov.6 hospital visit.About half were given to the Montreal Children\u2019s Hospital, while the rest went to patients at Hopital Ste.Justine.The donation was a joint effort with the New York-based charity NCSJE.which provided the toys through their Toys Members of Chabad Westmount bearing gifts at the Montreal Children's Hospital.Phoro Aier Aronos for Hospitalized Children program, which distributes toys to charities all over North America.Even though the l-tcens program is fairly new, the teenagers have community projects planned out for the winter.Those plans include donating blue packages to Montreal's A Dr.Elliot Mechanic ESTHETIC DENTAL SERVICES - GENERAL DLNTIST (514) 769-3939 Need Your Smileh Call our office today, or visit our website to find out more about our esthetic dental services, exclusive tooth whitening center and accomodations for out ,[ of town clients.www.drmechanic.com -teens come through for kids poor, as well as an outreach program for the elderly.The teens will visit the seniors, as well as help shovel driveway snow.The student board of )-teens consists of President Jonathan Mashaal, Vice-President Jacob Dubrovsky and Adam Shiri, as well as secretaries Emma lo Morris and Michelle Segal.fie J I Hour Teeth Whitening EHH Give yoursell a makeover with some happening new frames.Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Jones New York, Converse, And Bilgari \u2014 the latest styles always at a great price.VIni-makeovers while you wart NEWLOOK eyewear Le Faubourg Ste.Catherine, 1620 Ste.Catherine St.W.JBUIUIEXF JUNOWISIMA ay | UUOSIQUILUEXIJUTIOLUISSM MAN 2007 IT quae APpsiny | 4 Thursday, November 22, 2007 The Westmount Examiner www.westmountexaminer.com LOCAL NEWS Council plans new clean street rules as snow arrives Civic Alert Don WEDGE On Tuesday the snow came.A little late this year, but it hung around and the forecast was for cold temperatures today.We know that we will have to deal with winter until at least late March.Moving the snow and clearing the streets are the big jobs for any Quebec municipality and, like everything else, the techniques for dealing with them evolve.When Council next meets in public \u2014 on Monday evening \u2014 it will likely have some new rules to announce and some legislation to put forward.The Council is anxious to see an end to the practice where snow is moved off private land \u2014 usually by contractors \u2014 on to the sidewalk and roadway.It has long been a safety issue as well as a civic abuse and an added cost to taxpayers.At the same time, Council has asked for a review of salting procedures and is evaluating the effects of reducing its use.SUE \u2014 Council's Standing Committee of Safety, Utilities and Environment \u2014 has been working on the dossier with Westmount\u2019s Public Works Director Jacques Lahaie, who is now beginning his second season heading the snow clearing operation.Also ready for the new season are new orange signs to indicate snow removal times on Westmount streets.The highly visible plastic panels will be attached to existing signs.City personnel will install them at least 12 hours before snow removal begins, giving drivers time to move their parked vehicles.They will replace the orange sandwich boards which were typically placed on snowbanks when snow removal was to take place.Flashing orange lights will continue to be used on main thoroughfares.New Hydro chief The advance agenda prepared by city staff is long and involved, as is often the case as the year end nears.A major item is to approve the appointment of a replacement for Westmount Hydro chief Marc Roy who is retiring after a decade in the post.The city was staying tight-lipped on its choice at press time.Plus an important contract is to be awarded for major support for water works.It follows the City taking over direct responsibility for local services from Dessau-Soprin.Westmount\u2019s strong management Monday\u2019s anticipated announcement of Marc Roy's successor as Director of Westmount Hydro will complete a series of mWilliams Pulse of the Planet 2490 NOTRE-DAM WITH HIS 12 PIECE BAND ! 6 DEC.8pm \u2018CORONA TH An SIL Le IL TZR DOORS at ?a res DUTCH ROBINS ' DANIEL Ci Tg ra top management appointments brought on by the successful demerger and some noted retirements.Roy\u2019s decade in charge has been marked by the \u201cmodernization of an antiquated system,\u201d according to Utilities Commissioner Patrick Martin, who has worked closely with him since the city was reconstituted two years ago.\u201cMarc executed a plan that spread the work over the years so it minimized the peaks and valleys and allowed the city to deal with it in an affordable way.\u201cWe now have a strong electricity distribution system which provides net revenues each year to help keep taxes down.\u201d For Westmount, this is the sixth major management appointment made since the reconstitution.Claude Lachance came from outside municipal life to become City Treasurer, a function which did not exist during the forced merger.Assistant D-G Similarly, Alan Kulaga became Human Resources chief, a necessary appointment with Westmount resuming as the employer of personnel.He has since been promoted to Assistant Director-General.Richard McEnroe retired as head of Public Security and was replaced by a former Big Montreal police commandant Richard Blondin.Three months ago, Mario Gerbeau moved from Outremont, where he was Borough Secretary.He resumed his career as a City Clerk and helms Westmount\u2019s Legal Services.Perhaps the most surprising choice was Jacques Lahaie, as City Engineer, replacing Fred Caluori, who retired after more than 30 years in the city.Lahaie had retired after a similar career in Laval.\u201cAll the choices have worked out well,\u201d said Martin.\u201c1 am confident the new Hydro Director will be a major strength.I was immediately impressed when we began to interview the short-listed candidates.\u201cIt made me realize how fortunate we are in Westmount to have these managers.Replacing Caluori \u201cWhen Fred Caluori left I wondered how we could ever replace him as head of the City\u2019s biggest department.But we have \u2014with a different person, who brings different qualities, but who has retained the same values.\u201cSimilarly, Richard Blondin has brought changes to Public Security which are providing an improved service.The new City Clerk has incredible experience and Treasurer Lachance provides strong support to Council.Currently we are preparing next year\u2019s Budget and Tax Rates, but at the same time he also presents five- and ten-year perspectives.\u201cThis is especially useful as we continue Marc Roy\u2019s renewal work and do the same thing with our water, sewage and roads infrastructure.\u201d What kind of bag for compost?The plans of those hoping to soon eliminate throw-away plastic bags got a little more complicated this week when Recyc-Quebec \u2014 the government corporation responsible for enhanced solid waste management \u2014 recommended that municipalities not encourage the so-called degradable and bi-degradable substitutes.So are we to have the traditional plastic bag for ever?Hopefully not! But the new types \u2014 such as Néosac, which is used by several local merchants \u2014 contaminate the bulk of plastic bags which are collected for recycling.For Westmount, the Recyc-Quebec bombshell further complicates plans for compost collection.\u201cThis is a confusing position for Recyc- Quebec to take, and it shows how complex the whole issue of waste has become,\u201d commented Public Works Commissioner George Bowser.\u201cIn an ideal world, we do not create problems for future generations to deal with, and it seems to me that the plastic bag is symbolic of those problems.They do not decompose, and if they reach open water they are lethal to many forms of marine life.Kitchen waste \u201cWhen we begin door-to-door kitchen waste collection in Westmount \u2014 which we must and will do \u2014 we will need to be able to recommend to our citizens some form of bag, or bin liner, to our citizens.You can wrap table scraps in newspaper, but a bag is probably an easier and more attractive option for many.\u201cThe ultimate is probably strong, cellu- lose-lined paper bags,\u201d the commissioner added.\u201cThese are made from wood fibre and can be fully composted and restored to the food chain.Unfortunately, they are expensive, but once we're taking the trouble to send organic material away for composting, do we want to wrap it in a container that isn\u2019t, itself, compostable?\u201cWhat we need is a plan, and materials, that encourage the maximum participation in programs that divert toxic or inorganic materials from landfill.I imagine that this is what motivates Recyc-Quebec\u2019s statement about plastic bags.\u201cBut I think we can do better.\u201d + Community activist Don Wedge can be reached at calert@web.net.His columns are archived at www.westmountexaminer.com, go to Opinion.WANT TO ADVERTISE IN OUR MONTHLY REAL ESTATE SECTION?CALL 514-484-5610 TO FIND OUT HOW.dos noires pe VA® du Québec DÉMISSION AVIS DE DÉMISSION SD Grams es notaires WAVY du Québec Avis est donné par les présentes que monsieur Barry Morton Shiller, autrefois notaire à Montréal, à démissionné comme membre de l'Ordre des notaires du Québec avec prise d'effet au 31 octobre 2007 et que son greffe a été déposé à la Cour supérieure du district de Montréol.av 2152107 Avis est donné por les présentes que madame Michelle Julien, autrefois notoire à Montréal, o démissionné comme membre de l'Ordre des notaires du Québec ovec prise d'effet ou 31 octobre 2007 et que son greffe 0 été déposé à lu Cour supérieure du district de Montréal.Cine eal 1995 OPINION Time change messing with my biological clock Parenting Marc LALONDE Yes, 1 have a biological clock.It has something to do with children, but not in the traditional sense.Since my daughter was born, my wife and 1 have found the extra few minutes \u2014 or on some weekends, hours \u2014 of sleep.Since then, 1 have long been aware that opportunities for vod, restful sleep are few and far between and @.since conditioned myself to get to sleep on time and get enough rest to be civil to my family in the first hours of the morning.Commentary Wayne LARSEN larsenw@transcontinental.ca Just a few years ago, Westmount was in crisis \u2014 fighting against purposely high odds to regain its municipal autonomy.Throughout the four-year \u2018lost weekend\u2019 as a Montreal borough, there was a constant will and concerted effort among Westmounters to de- merge from the big megacity.The prospect of jumping through so many government-imposed hoops was a daunting one.but through so many tightly organized efforts, such as telephone canvassing to ensure that all residents were properly registered on the electoral list, the much-anticipated referendum was won by the requisite margin.It was a huge effort, and what was widely What | was not prepared for was the effect that daylight and darkness have on my sleep patterns.Normally, I wake up every morning between 6:45 and 6:55 a.m., having gone to sleep no later than 11 p.m.the night before.In the last week of Daylight Savings Time, the mornings were darker and even though my body is used to getting out of bed at a certain time, 7:30 a.m.would come around, and I'd struggle to get myself up and out of bed, even with a half-hour of extra sleep.My daughter?Even worse.She normally gets up about ten minutes after | do.Normally.That whole first week of November, she slept in.And when she woke up, she let her A valued acknowledged to be a huge victory for West- mount was achieved thanks to a force of residents comprised entirely of volunteers.Without them, it is certain, nothing of that could have happened; Westmount would still be a borough in the Montreal megacity.Westmount's greatest resource has always been its strong contingent of volunteers \u2014 the several hundreds of people from all different parts of the community who devote various amounts of their free time to some aspect of Westmount life.From hockey and soccer coaches to Scout leaders to members of the Westmount Municipal Association, they put in the time and effort to ensure that their fellow residents have high-quality recreational and social programs.The City of Westmount has always had a deep appreciation for the many community volunteers, and it showed some of that on Nov.8 in Victoria Hall, when it hosted à reception to honour all its volunteers as the traditional opening of the Fall Flower Show in the adjacent greenhouse.Looking around the AKIVA SCHOOL GIANT BAZAAR; ALL NEW MERCHANDISE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFTS Clothing for the entire family, shoes, outerwear, toys, giftware, bedding, household goods, fabrics and much more! Wednesday, Nov.21: Friday, Nov.23: Sunday, Nov.25: a TY R TA 1330 Greene Ave.Westmount 14933-6781 450 Kensington, Westmount Between Cote St.Antoine and Sherbrooke 11am.-9 pm.9am.-2 p.m.9 a.m.- 4 p.m.1139537 rE l= My wife takes the train to work, so it becomes my duty to drop two-and-a-halt-year- old Gabrielle off at her aunt's house and then go to work, all usually by about 7:45 a.m.The first week of November, though, messed with all our schedules.We would all sleep late, and then my wile would dash off to the train station to catch her train, and 1 would be stuck with the slumbering monster.Gabrielle would sleep until 7:45 or 8, and then be grumpy and uncooperative as Daddy tried valiantly to get her dressed, refusing to help even the slightest bit, and eventually lying limp on her bed as a means of non-violent protest.\u2018Nice try.sweetheart, 1 think to myself as she passively refuses to move even one muscle, \"but that\u2019s not what Gandhi had in mind.By now, its 8:15, and 1 can mentally see the resource room that night, one thing was clear \u2014 the spirit of volunteerism is alive and well in Westmount.Two weeks ago, for example, The Examiner featured the good work being done by the volunteers who cook, pack and deliver hot lunches for local shut-ins as part of the Meals on Wheels program at St.Matthias\u2019 Church.This 1s exactly the kind of selflessness that defines true community spirit, and it should be encouraged.Unfortunately.the 40-year-old program at mail: LOVELL'S WESTMOUNT HOUSEHOLDERS DIRECTORY | CORRECTIONS?/ OMISSIONS?/ ADVERTISING?email: infoalovell.ca Tel: (514) 849-3518 ; Directory Departrnent 423 St-Nicolas, Mtl cars bottlenecking on the expressway as | stand there, like a total chump, holding a warm sweaters arms open for « little girl that has decided no matter what, she was not going to muike getting out of the house easy and will not under any circumstances, put her arms out to go into the sweater.Oh, man.It's 8:30.\"Gabrielle; 1 plead, \u2018please put on your sweater so we can go, please?Daddy's very late tor work.She folds her arms, just out her lower lip in a pout and says, as though, this should be a reason to stay home and let her watch cartons,\u2019 grampy.1 look over at the clock.8:39 a.m.ook at her for an instant, and throw her over my shoulder, cover her in the sweater, and take her out to the car.\u2018Daddy's grumpy, too, sweetheart! St Matthias\u201d may not be around tor much longer if it doesn\u2019t attract more volunteers to help out with the day-to-day running of the program.Bob Laxton, one of the few volunteers left over there, is putting the word out through the community that St.Matthias\u201d is definitely looking for more volunteers to help keep this worthy program rolling.Anyone \u2014 from the retired to the part-time student \u2014- who hap pens to have a few hours to spare cach week is encouraged to call Mr.Laxton at S1-1-846-002-1.A 35 \u201city, 4 / tm packed With INFORMATION You need! H2Y 2P4 5673 Monkland N.D.G.514 482-3347 401018266 bo UIOTIQUILUPX2JUTNOLUISISV MAN JOUIWEXF JUNOUIISIAA JUL LOGUUSAON APPSIN Ul Lux , S 6 Thursday, November 22,2007 The Westmount Examiner www.westmountexaminer.com Commission serves only to widen the gaps between us Charles Taylor and Gerald Pelletier probably had the best of intentions when they announced they would tour the province to gauge Quebecers\u2019 feclings when it comes to rcasonable accommodation of religious and cultural practices and where those accommodations cease to be reasonable.It sounded like a great idea at the time, but now, after several weeks of the traveling xenophobia roadshow, it seems that maybe, like communism, it was an idea that works in theory, only to fail massively when it comes to execution.Stunned onlookers have listened to pure- laine Quebecers spew all sorts of hateful venom at minorities of all kinds, and asking \u2018why, oh, why don\u2019t Quebec's new arrivals want to be just like us?\u2019 Classic Quebecois insecurity, just like the insecurity that made the Quebec government bring in Bill 101 in 1978 and Bill 178 in 1988.\u2018Today, it\u2019s not enough that immigrants must work, learn and live in French, but Quebecers want them to assimilate completely and enjoy poutine, pea soup, pouding chomeur and pork and beans.In fact, a Muslim group did just that last winter, and was castigated for requesting the pork be removed from their teves au lard for religious purposes.What's worse, the media cried, was that the owner of the cabane à sucre in question had actually complied with the group's request.The fear in the regions (which hold the real balance of power in the province\u2019s governance) of religious minorities invading their little towns is tremendous, but unrealistic.The real downfall is that the Bouchard- Taylor Commission has succeeded in creating a divide, but not the one you might expect.It's a divide that's opened up between Montreal and the rest of the province, even though the city is the province's economic engine.Most people who work and live in Montreal recognize the social and financial implications of sovereignty and recognize the multicultural nature of Montreal to be a benefit, and not a drawback to living here.The philosophical and linguistic (bilingual reality in Montreal, French-only pretty much everywhere else) divides are further widened by the presence of official opposition leader Mario Dumont, who has as yet failed to grab any seats on the island of Montreal.Imagine a Dumont government with no Montreal Island MPs?It could happen.Quebec Premier Jean Charest (or maybe leader-in-waiting Phillippe Couillard) must move quickly to bridge the philosophical divide between Montreal and Quebec's regions, or we could be forever divided.The Agé +he usyal : Haxation vepresentation\u2026 Shall T sa Tm a .| 3 R | \u20ac 3 to the editor Mayor re-defines objectivity To the editor: It is disappointing to see, in the letter from the mayor explaining the selection procedure for the Park Advisory Committee, (Examiner Nov 15/07) the use of derogatory language to describe those who do not share her opinions about Westmount Park.For some reason we Westmounters always fail to please.Fresh from chastising the elderly tor cluttering up the neighbourhood, the mavor goes on to dismiss the hundreds of citizens trom all wards who have indicated their concern for the park.At various times she has described them as loud, aggressive, hysterical and even (and this is the cruelest blow of all) as lobbyists.As the mother of three opinionated young people who rarely accept my own directives without a full and vigorous debate, I can certainly understand the mayor's preference for the cloistered environment of the council chamber.where dissenting voices are seldom heard.You' re not here Mowtreal on the ling Boss .lo wants representation \\ Without \u2014ax3tion and Mayor Tremblay without / Nonetheless, the mayor promises \u201can objective selection process\u201d - as long as Save the Park is excluded! Objectivity it seems, like love, lies in the eye of the beholder.There are those who would characterize the behaviour of the mayor as dictatorial and combative.I, of course, would never describe the mayor in such terms.Mavis Young Melville Avenue Reflect needs and interests of all stakeholders To the editor: As | read the Mavor's article of Nov, 15, \u201cField Committee will reflect evervone's interests\u201d several points within the text provoke reservations about the process establishing the Advisory Work Group for Westmount Park.My concerns arise trom observations based on my proximity to the park and my long career in physical education and recreation.[ also have some pertinent professional experience in matters of consultative structures and their composition and function.Although not specifically stated in the article, Mayor Marks may be categorizing Save the Park as a lobby group.She notes that they \u201cfeel a very strong sense of ownership\u201d but must realize that \u201cthis 1s a public space belonging to the city\u201d and \u201cmust.be put to the best use possible.\u201d In fact, at both the small meeting called on Oct.3, 2006 and the larger consultation on May 16, 2007 these very themes were strongly presented by the same well-educated and energetic residents that now support this group \u2014 which receives positive feedback from all areas within our city.At both meetings the majority of speakers reflected concerns expressed by the 762 Westmounters who signed Save the Park's petition requesting a well-maintained, low-tech, multi-use, open playing ficld formed of natural rather than artificial materials.This large group of taxpayers is similar in number to the entire voter turnout for the recent school board elections, and it would seem disingenuous of any city council to ignore such a consistent message backed by so many residents.Continued on page 7 2 Westmount, 2 Publisher: Denis Therrien News director: Hugo Lemay Photographers : Martin 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foot most of the bill, reduced the proposed superhospital\u2019s estimated $2.2 billion cost by $100 million.At the same time.the government said the MUHCs planners should study whether the Montreal General Hospital should be kept open after the superhospital is completed in (à Glen Yards.\u201d Fifteen Years Ago November 12, 1992 GOODBYE TO GUNS: \u201cTwo city councillors voted against a resolution calling for handgun possession to be made illegal Monday night.Both argued that they are in favour of gun control but not outright prohibition.The resolution, which formed part of a petition being circulated by Concordia University, passed 5-2.It will be sent out to the Parliament of Canada and to the National Assembly as well as the university.\u201d Twenty Years Ago November 5, 1987 CUTLER TAKES OFFICE: \u201cIt was May all the way from the tracks up to The Boulevard as Westmounters chose their first woman mayor Monday.Incumbent Mayor Brian Gallery, who so often expressed his pride in having served as alderman and then mayor for over 12 years, won every poll in the summit\u2019s ward 1 as well as pockets in the cast, but it was not enough to stop the swing to May Cutler.She called her victory a \u2018miracle\u2019 as election results were read out in the council chamber.giving her 38.5 per cent of the vote, The 64-year-old neophyte politician, a book publisher and former journalist, had defeated a well-seasoned political machine in just six weeks.\u201d Twenty-Five Years Ago November 18, 1982 BIRDS IN COURT: \u201cThe pigeon trial will take place Dec.7 in Westmount Municipal Court to hear charges by the City involving failure to clean up bird droppings.A plea of not guilty had already been entered by the owners of the apartment building at 12 Park Place.The owners were charged under the nuisance bylaw that they did \u2018unlawtully cause a nuisance or allow a nuisance to be caused by remaining filth.the accumulation of bird feces on many window sills, balconies, rool flashings and brick.\u201d Forty-Five Years Ago November 9, 1962 FLOWER POWER: \u201cMayor |.Cushing and aldermen of the City of Westmount were hosts at a reception prior to the official opening of the Chrysanthemum Flower Show at the Conservatories in Westmount Park.The show included a beautiful arrangement of some 3,500 plants.It is a spectacle worthy of a visit by all who appreciate beauty.\u201d Affiliated Real Estate Agent RE/MAX WESTMOUNT INC.Chartered Real Estate Broker AGENT RE/MAX WESTMOUNT 2006 # 26 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE \u201cA HIGHER LEVEL OF REAL ESTATE SERVICE\u201d www.pinapizzi.ca 933-6781 cer: 781-4826 FHINKING OF CHANGING CALL ME FOR A CONFIDENTIAL EVALUATION NUAL'FIYD POTENTIAL ADDRESS\" TUYERE AWAIT YOUR WESTMOUNT Elegant, magnificent cottage.Renovated with taste! 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À must see! $3,250,000 CÔTE DES NEIGES Cottage - Ideal for professional, very well located.Presently occupied as a medical clinic.Easily converted.$895,000 to the editor Continued from page 6 My home overlooks the playing fields, and as 1 walk, ski, run, or chat on these fields and other areas of the park 1 rejoice in our beautiful city.1 enjoy watching the many children and adults that use the playing fields for various organized and spontancous physical activities, and am also fond of seeing bridal parties commemorate their special day with photos set in our gracious park \u2014 two examples of West- mount\u2019s welcoming spirit.In my professional lite.1 work at a very large local educational institution and chair an academic council of 35 people representing all stakeholders in that particular community.1 must often attend to situations where balance, transparency.and deci- sion-making based on real consultation are difficult but necessary and appropriate.We are mindful that we, too, are publicly funded and are working with and for taxpayers.Mayor Marks characterizes the debate about the playing ficlds as \u201cexcessively lengthy,\u201d but surely proposals for major changes to a heritage resource with expenditures in the millions of dollars from funds we regularly trust to be carefully allocated by City Council would quality for thorough review.Council must realize that public confidence in future initiatives will increase if residents feel their opinions are sought in a systematic and democratic manner.Forming and working with representative committees 1s an ongoing learning process, as it should be, and it has become clear to me that openness, inclusion, and recognition of dissent is vital - not only to actual fairness, but to the broad perception that participation is real and honest.Individuals and groups who demonstrate motivation and respect for particular issues must be Laboratoires Médicaux »Dynacare Medical Laboratories rewarded with gratitude and inclusion rather than condescension or dismissal.The real enemy of consultation is apathy \u2014 a lack of involvement is cause for anxiety, but enthusiastic, respectful participation that may oppose some clements of the party line must be encouraged as an essential part of any genuine diadogue.1 challenge Councillors Forbes and Lulham to compose this advisory body as a meaningful retlection of the needs and interests of all stakeholders.This will, in my opinion, include at least one of the four applicants who are not only associated with various wards or user groups but are supporters of Save the Park, as well as at least one resident representing Westmount soccer groups.| presume that all individuals chosen for the advisory group will be encouraged to consult with their constituents to allow the small group to function openly as a representative body.1 ear that without these two groups the City risks the uncomfortable perception that it has chosen to populate a committee with individuals who are likely to be compliant with its own position.1 hope council is wise and courageous enough to allow the advisory group to truly \u201creflect everyone's interests.\u201d The mayor reminds us that the decision will not please everyone \u2014 sadly, this is part of everyday reality and will be an important consideration among the residents willing to give their time to work together on this committee.On the other hand, it is quite possible that an equitably structured committee with a mandate to collaborate in à transparent manner will be able to generate a satisfactory recommendation based on real consultation and consensus.Leslie Barker Melville Avenue BLOOD TESTS, URINALYSIS & ELECTROCARDIOGRAMS (ECG) v (Doctor requisition required) NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Pointe-Claire (Main Lab) v Kirkland v Dollard-des-Ormeaux vw Vaudreuil-Dorion vw Westmount v Mont Royal v Montreal East (Hochelaga) Montreal! 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$898,000 Westmount 480 Strathcona Grand 4 bedioom home on one of Westmount's most desirable streets between King George & Westmount Parks.Spacious rooms with original details, fireplaces and built-ins.Master bedroom has large walkin & ensuite.5 car parking.$1,790,000 514,933.47 Q oo i Ls agg SRE Westmount Square \u2014 | & 2 Tower 2 - #401 920 St $369,000 Tower 2 - #702 1390 SI $538,800 Tower 2 - #1202 1390 St $561.900 Tower 3 - #315 760 SI $360,000 Tower 3 - #411 920 SI $365,000 NDG 4955 Ponsard Fenovated art deco home steps to Queen Mary Large rooms perfect for entertaining.Luxurious master bedroom with fireplace & ensurte.Multiple balconies & deck overlooking large garden perfect for nground pool, double garage, ae.$1,100,000 aS CRD AON APPSIN] JAUIIEXT JUNOULISIM JUL LUOD'IQUELITEXSIUNOUUISSM MMM as The Westmount Examiner www.westmountexaminer.com 1 10 Thursday, November 22,2007 EN M > Oo LES = od Û 5% sD 3 a EBD 7 { = | > >= = LA \u2014 RB TH | Ch ® Î {! +7 PF oe Li rx LIEN STE E25 ff LR ons oD 7d a 3 As ai oe =>, = il 2% = cs Dee EE J = 33 id 54 .À .\u2014 +d 4 | = TE = = i {eH es ° Swi = \u201c5 ANS + EN 8 @ @®.> ê Ë = mwear > D UIous R pees | § Eb RE Ha Le 39 Somerville mp i ++ 25 > i 1 This Holiday Season don \u2019 wt 3 4861 Sherbrooke i i À HA 5 tri visit the farfelu boutique for unique » FR ls t miss Westmount 1 = w.¥514 L farfelu \u2014_ .484 We LC) deer $ 5 5 Ls Ave Westmount, Montrea! 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This two level condominium is ideal for anyone who wants to be in the heart of home.SPACIOUS and BRIGHT.WOODWORK & HARDWOOD FLOORS give great CHARACTER & CHARM.A GARAGE & 2 TERRACES make it a perfect place to call HOME.Steps from Sherbrooke Street.$535,000.;* \u201creas rs ds LL, us.2155174 Ss a ARREARS - rb COMMUNITY LIFE Janette Bruce celebrates 35 years as a Westmount librarian > Matthew Surridge n Friday, Nov.9, a plot was afoot at the O Westmount Library.Janette Bruce.the audio-visual clerk, was celebrating her 35th anniversary working at the library.One of Westmount's longest- serving white-collar workers, Bruce believed she was the only one who had realized the significance of the date until she went to join her co-workers for what she had been led to believe was à pot-luck lunch.It turned out to be a surprise party to celebrate her achievement.\u201cThis was a total surprise,\u201d said Bruce, who described herself as \u201cstunned and shocked.\u201d Bruce began working at the library in the irculation department, trained by the then- d of circulation, Catherine Spielman.Seventeen years ago, Bruce learned that the library was establishing its audiovisual collection in a section of its own.\u201cAt that point, I think we only had audio and video cassettes,\u201d recalled Bruce.\u201cThey were being kept behind the desk, and it was growing too fast.\u201d Bruce, wanting a change.immediately applied for the new position of audiovisual clerk.\u201cI told everyone else if they applied, they were dead,\u201d she said, laughing.She got the job.Many changes over the years Since then, Bruce has seen a lot of changes: \"CDs, CD books, playaways, DVDs,\u201d she recalled, citing some of the new media that have entered the department's collection.At the same time, videotapes circulate \u201cless and less .some members don't even have a VCR anymore.But the VHS tapes do still go out.\u201d According to library figures, 15,000 videos had been checked out in 2007 through to the end of September, compared to 17,500 DVDs.\u201cNo wonder I'm so tired,\u201d joked Bruce.Bruce 1s responsible tor \u201cthe checking out, the checking in\u201d of audiovisual material, a task more strenuous in the audiovisual department than elsewhere in the library: \u201cThere's a lot of man-handling, getting stuff out of cases \u2026 They did a time study in the old days, and they found out it takes twice as long to check out AV material because there's so much opening cases, security concerns, and so forth,\u201d Bruce is also responsible for the processing of the various items.\u201cProcessing is making it ready to circulate to the public,\u201d she explained.These tasks include labelling cach item and entering it into the library's computer system.\u201c1 counted it up,\u201d she said, \u201cand there are over 10 separate steps before it goes out.\u201d Asked what were the greatest challenges over the years, Bruce said: \u201cWhen we merged, and we got about 10,000 new people, that was a huge change.\u201d She also cited the renovation work performed on the library building: \u201cAV and children's and administration went to Victoria Hall, while the rest went to Greene Avenue.That was difficult, the year and a half we were apart.It was awkward for me, not only for the isolation, but also for the staff.we're a very close-knit group.\u201d Ann Moffat, library director, testified to Bruce's value.\u201cShe really is a perfect employ- ce \u2026 she really believes in the library and the services.She's always interested; 1 think that's the secret to enjoying library life.\u201d At the party on Nov.9, Bruce's co-workers presented her with a book they'd made, filled A RE PHC ess ae \u201crendaton®, aa Librarian Janette Bruce at her 35th anniversary party.with pictures of her at work along with a wand, a tiara, and a special pink t-shirt.\u201c1 told them, \u2018the reason I've stayed here so long is you,\u201d said Bruce.\u201cWe get along really well tor a group of 20 or so.\u201d How happy has Bruce been with her work?\u201cIf 1 didn\u2019t actually know how long I'd been working here.\u201d she reflected, \u201cI'd guess about 20 years.\u201d Time really docs tly when you're having fun.HCP wants leak-free Westmount homes À wish to make Westmount's homes heat conserving and free of air leaks 1s behind a new initiative of the Healthy City Project.\u201cOur ability to become a sustainable community will be dependent on how we manage our energy consumption,\u201d says Environment Committee Chairperson Jenny Patton.To elaborate the theme, Patton has mvited eco-renovator Emmanuel Cosgrove to speak at a public breakfast meeting in Victoria Hall next Thursday, Nov.29, at 8:15 a.m.Cosgrove\u2019s work is highlighted by his reconstructed home on Park Ave, for which he 1s claiming a LEED \u2014 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design \u2014 certification.Patton recognizes that although many homes depend on clectricity for heating and other energy needs \u2014 and a handful even have geo-thermal pumps \u2014 the vast majority use oil or natural gas, both of which contribute to global warming.\u201cIt is not practical for everyone to immedi ately switch to relatively benign alternatives,\u201d Patton says, but we should take the next step \u2014 which is to make major saving.through leak-free homes, Although there are relatively few new buildings currently being constructed in the community, there is a boom in restoration and improvements.The HOP his encourages sustainable meas Continued on page 19 £5 Commission scolaire English-Montréal Dg English Montreal School Board Roslyn Elementary School K-6 4699 Westmount Ave.Westmount, Québec Tel.481-5581 OPEN HOUSE Are you looking for an excellent public school for your child?Roslyn School would like to invite PROSPECTIVE parents to visit our outstanding school on: Roslyn School is one of the pioneers in French Immersion.Our facilities include a science lab, a computer lab, a full-size gymnasium, a music room and a well-equipped library.We believe that learning should take place in a happy and enriching environment - one of trust, cooperation and enjoyment.We encourage the involvement of parents as partners in the education process and through our joint efforts offer, a wide variety of stimulating programs.2099574 Please note: only 80 places available for Kindergarten.Registration of new students for our French Immersion program begins on Monday, January 28\" - February 1%, 2008.=n ST.© ; PRE-KINDERGARTEN | TO GRADE 6 Wen.Nov.28 9 - Noon 3685 THE BOULEVARE WESTMOUNT, QC H3Y 159 Ey ; L 1541 KATHAY CARSON 514-904-0542 admissions@stgeorges.qc.ca GEORGE\u2019s SCHOOL OF MONTREAL WWW.Stgeorges.(u.ca J2QUIDAON \\EPSINY | JIUIIEXF JUNOWISIM 24] LIOTIQUILUPROJUNOLUISS A SLI \u201c00C CC st 16 Thursday, November 22,2007 The Westmount Examiner www.westmountexaminer.com Bulletin Board Saturday, Nov.24 The St.Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 349 Melville Ave, holds à bake sale with lunch featuring fresh and homemade bread, pasta, pies, cakes, cookies, ete.from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.Info: 514-931-6664.Westmount Park United Church, at de Maisonneuve Boulevard and Lansdowne Avenue, will be having an Old Fashioned Hymn Sing at 4:30 p.m.If you enjoy listening to and singing hymns, please come and join us! Sunday, Nov.25 Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave.presents the HBO documentary film Ghosts of Abu Ghraib by Rory Kennedy, at 3 p.m.Please join us for a very special presentation of this chilling, firsthand account, \u201c.a controlled, candid, and remarkably thorough look at all sides of what happened at that infamous Iraqi prison and why.\u201d Free to all.Info: 514-937-3575.The St.Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 349 Melville Ave.holds a bake sale with lunch featuring fresh and homemade bread, pasta, pies, cakes, cookies, ete.from 10am.to 4 p.m.Info: 514-931-6664.Tuesday, Nov.27 The Philatelic Club of Montreal mects at 7:30 p.m.in the Westmount Room of the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St.W.The subject of the meeting will be \u2018Collecting Topical Stamps.Admission is free.Stamp collectors of all ages are invited to attend.Info: 514-735-3941.me Montreal Winter Antique Show Canada's best dealers offer for sale a large and diverse selection of fin antiques and po es Nov.23, 24,725, 2007 HIPPODROME of MONTREAL (Blue Bonnets) 7440 Decarie Blvd.Tr EL) (IT) -~'® Talon West 11am - ll Frida hi dE Saturda No - Sunday _ Adult $8.00 ¢ Senior \u201cse, 00 WEE BT) Que Children $1.00 arbara Xe Production (514) 9 2150544 BRICK sou: PIERRE MAÇONNERIE PIERRE RENOV et son équipe offre Uexpertise pour déceler - tous les problèmes pour tous genres de maçonnerie : joint institutionnel.joint \u201cmacaron\u201d.cheminées.briques.escaliers en pierre St-Mare.fondation.ete .: .$ Pour toutes questions ou évaluation * Tél : 514 425-5552 Demandez pour Gilles voue Wednesday, Nov.28 The Fall Author Series at the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St.W., presents Montreal author Neil Smith, who will read from his acclaimed book of short stories, Bang Crunch at 7 p.m.Info: 514-989-5386.The Manoir Westmount Handicrafts Group invites you to their annual Bazaar and Bake Sale from noon to 2 p.m.at 4646 Sherbrooke St.W.Tables include baked goods, jewellery, raffle, nearly new, crafts, knitted items, and much more.All proceeds go to var- ous Montreal charities.Info: 514-937-3943.Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave, presents guest speaker Stanley Baker, who will share his photographic travel tales about Morocco at 2 p.m.Admission is a $5 donation at the door.Tea and coffee will be served.Info: 514-937-3575.Thursday, Nov.29 The Atwater Branch of the Montreal Children\u2019s Library, 1200 Atwater Ave., presents puppeteer Hélene Charland performing Mishka L'ourson de Noel in French at 10:30 a.m.for ages 3 to 5.Space is limited and reservations are recommended.Info: 514-931-2304, The Westmount Healthy City Project breakfast meetings continue with \u2018An ABC of Green Building for a Sustainable Community\u201d with LEED expert Emmanuel Cosgrove from 8:15 to 9 a.m.in Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St.W.Free admission.Info: 514-935 6983.Friday, Nov.30 Film Fridays at the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St.W., presents In My Country, directed by John Boorman, at 7 p.m.This unforgettable film takes place in South Africa and charts the unfathomable depths of human cruelty and the redeeming power of forgiveness and love.Please register for this event at the main circulation desk.Age: 13+.Info: 514-989-5386.The Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Ave., presents \u201cWine and Waterglasses: Celebrations of Saint Andrew\u2019s Day in Montreal in the 19th Century\u201d with guest speaker Heather McNabb, at 12:30 p.m.Free admission.All welcome.Info: Tanya Mayhew at 514-933- 7344 ext.203.Sunday, Dec.2 Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol will be presented by John D.Huston at 3 p.m.at the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St.W.Tickets are $10 and are now on sale at the Library.Info: 514-989-5300.Monday, Dec.3 The Atwater Branch of the Montreal Children\u2019s Library, 1200 Atwater Ave., presents the bilingual event Captain Catalyst \u2014 Physics of Light & Colour at 4:30 p.m.for ages 6 to 12 Space is limited and reservations are recommended.Info: 514-931-2304, Wednesday, Dec.5 The Atwater Author Reading Series presents Stephen Henighan, who will read from his new book of stories À Grave in the Air at 7 p.m.in the Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Ave.{at Tupper).Free admission.Everyone welcome.Coffee will be served.Info: Tanya Mayhew at tmayhew@atwaterlibrarv.ca or 514-935-7344 ext.203.Thursday, Dec 6 The Visual Arts Centre School of Art / McClure Gallery, 350 Victoria Ave., presents a poetry and prose reading featuring Clayton Bailey, Katia Grubisic, Anne Cimon, Janet Pasternak, Peter Richardson, Maria Turner and Louise Dessertine.Doors open at 7 p.m.Reading at 7:30 p.m.Admission is $5 at the door.Info: 514-488-9558.Sunday, Dec.9 The Montreal McGill Suzuki Group.directed by Dr.Alfred Garson and accompanied by Yoko Sayeki, holds its annu-! Christmas-Hannukah concert at 4 p.n9 Westmount Baptist Church, Sherbrooke Street at Roslyn Avenue.The program will feature works by Bach, Handel and Telemann, as well as traditional Christmas and Hannukah music.Free admission.All welcome.Thursday, Dec.13 The Westmount Historical Association's fall lecture series winds up with guest speaker Ruth Allan-Rigby, who will give the presentation \u2018Alice Lighthall (1891-1991): A Beloved Westmounter\u2019 at 7 p.m.in the Westmount Room of the Westmount Public Library.4574 Sherbrooke St.W.Admission is free to WHA members, $5 at the door for non-members.Info: 514-932-6688.Continued on page 18 # Come and À ; voip À +, pe : SUNDAY DECEMBER 2, 2007 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT S:00 a.m.Holy Communion 10:30 a.m.Eucharist 4:00 P.M.ADVENT CAROL SERVICE Music and Readings for Advent Scason Music by Palestrina, Tresham, Carter.Rideout SUNDAY DECEMBER 9, 2007 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8:00 a.m.Holy Communion 10:30 a.m.Mattins with Holy Communion SUNDAY DECEMBER 16, 2007 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8:00 a.m.Holy Communion 10:30 a.m.Eucharist 4:00 p.m.Christmas Lessons and Carol Service Advent at St.Matthias\u2019 @ St.Matthias\u2019 Anglican Church 131 Cate St.Antoine Rd.Corner Metcalfe, Westmount Bus 24, 104, 138 Sherbrooke Metcalfe stop.Walk one block north 2hS2R 18 514-933-4295 Se Ville de Westmount City of Westmount de gestion de la dette de la Ville.Séance publique d\u2019information Projet de budget 2008 Le mercredi 28 novembre 2007 - 19 h 30 Le maire et les conseillers de la Ville de Westmount invitent cordialement les résidants et les contribuables à une séance publique d'information concernant le budget municipal 2008 le mercredi 28 novembre à l'hôtel de ville.L'objectif de cette assemblée est de présenter un aperçu des projets pour le budget d'exploitation 2008 et le budget d\u2019immobilisations pour 2008-2009-2010, les prévisions des principaux postes de dépenses et de revenus, et d'illustrer les répercussions qu'ils auront sur les taxes foncières à Westmount.Il y aura également une présentation sur la situation et le plan La réunion débutera à 19 h 30 dans la salle du conseil.Public Information Meeting 2008 Draft Budget Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - 7:30 p.m.The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Westmount cordially invite residents 9 and taxpayers to a public information meeting on Wednesday.November 28 at City Hall regarding the 2008 municipal budget.The intent of this meeting is to provide an overview of the draft 2008 operating and 2008-2009-2010 capital works budgets, the projected major expenditures and revenues, and to illustrate the effect these will have on property taxes for the average Westmount household.A presentation outlining the City's debt situation and management plan will also be included.The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m.in the Council Chamber.\u2014 \u2014 py ey or 1et 1er p.a- al ke rill as All 1's er a- ed nt 74 rs.= Ve Ouly one umber fo serve You A 100 Real estate purchase/sale 500 Personal Services 200 Real estate rental 300 Merchandise 400 Services 550 Financial Services 600 Employment v Classified ads, an EFFICIENT SOLUTION giving QUICK RESULTS.+ Take advice from our COURTEOUS and EXPERIENCED STAFF.v Also, your ad will be placed FREE OF CHARGE on the internet www.merkado.ca TO OUR ADVERTISERS Please check your ad the frst day it runs incase of eon, QUI us mimediately.Jur tes) of publication of your 3a.Labor market Orscremination s iegal 0b alvertaed IP Sur Redd Ae Oren NENT RATES: For one newspaper, 12.80% for 10 words ® 50¢ for each additional word (TAXES INCLUDED) CALL CENTRE BUSINESS HOURS: MON.THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:30 AM TO 5:00 PM o DEADLINE: MONDAY 5:00 PA a ht (Toll free) - B86 700 Training and Culture 800 Notice 900 Vehicules - 639.5236 -IVEERK ADO ms i * For a greater expo : \u2018ore than 50 1 nn sure advertise \u201c Our EXTRAS.v frame v Heading v Bold Ask yo ur call centre à gent.HOUSE CONTENT CLEARANCE RONDA 514-236-4159 1953695 ap Office / spoce for rent EXCEPTIONAL office space in Westmount.Available March 2008.Lloyd Daniels, Groupe Sutton.(514)913-2029 ED Hisceloncous for sole #1 a steel building super sale! 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programme de remplacement dudit bâtiment.Ce projet n'implique pas la démolition complète de la maison mais plutôt l'enlèvement d'une partie de la façade ouest d'un immeuble de catégorie 1°.ce qui, selon la définition du règlement, constitue une démolition et doit par conséquent être assujettie à la démarche régissant les démolitions à Westmount.Ce projet consiste en l'ajout d'une fenêtre en saillie d'un étage à la salle à manger du rez-de-chaussée, ainsi que l'ajout d'une fenêtre double à l'étage.Les deux interventions visent la façade ouest.Tous les documents pertinents concernant cette demande de démolition, incluant les plans, peuvent être consultés durant les jours ouvrables de 8h30 à 16h30 au bureau du directeur du Service de l'aménagement urbain de la Ville de Westmount, 4333, rue Sherbrooke ouest, Westmount, Québec, H3Z 1E2.Toute personne qui veut s\u2019opposer à la délivrance d\u2019un permis de démolition doit, dans les dix (10) jours de la publication de l'avis public ou, à défaut, dans les dix (10) jours qui suivent l\u2019affichage de l'avis sur l'immeuble concerne, faire connaître par écrit son opposition motivée au greffier.De plus, chaque personne désirant exprimer son accord à la démolition proposée et(ou) présenter toute autre soumission, doit également le faire par écrit, dans ladite période de dix (10) jours, au greffier à l'adresse suivante: Le greffier Ville de Westmount 4333, rue Sherbrooke Ouest Westmount (Québec) H3Z 1E2 Téléphone: (514) 989-5253 Toute personne qui aura déposé une opposition et(ou) une soumission par écrit à l'intérieur dudit délai, sera avisée de la date, de l'heure et de l'endroit où se tiendra la séance publique du Comité de démolition à laquelle ladite demande de permis de démolition et ledit « programme préliminaire» pour la réutilisation du sol à être dégagé seront considérés.Cesdites personnes (ou leurs représentants dûment autorisés par écrit) pourront être entendues par le Comité sur la démolition à ladite séance publique.DONNÉ à Westmount, Québec, ce 22\" jour de novembre 2007.NOTICE OF DEMOLITION APPLICATION TO: ALL INTERESTED PERSONS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Westmount has received an application from the owner of the building situated at 474 Mount Pieasant for a demolition permit and for the replacement program of the said building.This project does not involve the total demolition of this house but involves the removal of a part of the west facade of a Category 1° building which as per the bylaw definition constitutes a demolition and must therefore be submitted to Westmount's procedure regulating demolition.This project consists of the addition of a one storey bay window to the dining room at the ground floor as well as the addition of a double window on the second floor.Both interventions are located on the west façade.All relevant documents concerning this proposed demolition, including plans may be consulted on any working day, from 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.in the office of the Director of Urban Planning of the City of Westmount, 4333 Sherbrooke Street West, Westmount, Quebec, H3Z 1E2.Every person wishing to oppose the granting of a demolition permit must, within ten (10) days of publication of this public notice or failing such notice, within the ten (10) days following the posting of the notice on the immoveable concerned, make his objections known in writing to the City Clerk, giving the reasons for his objections.Likewise, every person wishing to express support for the proposed demolition and/or to make any other submission in this regard must also do so in writing.within the same ten (10) day period.to the City Clerk at the following address: The City Clerk City of Westmount 4333 Sherbrooke Street West Westmount, Quebec H3Z 1E2 Telephone: (514) 989-5253 All persons who shall have filed objections and/or submissions in writing within the said delay shall be notified of the date, time and place of the public sitting of the Demolition Committee at which the said application for the demolition permit and the said \u201cpreliminary program\u201d for the reutilization of the vacated land shall be considered.All such persons (or their representatives duly authorized in writing) may be heard by the Demolition Committee at the said public sitting.GIVEN at Westmount.Quebec, this 22 day of November 2007.Mario Gerbeau Greffier de la Ville / City Clerk 2144 Continued from page 16 Friday, Dec.14 The Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Ave.tat Tupper) presents A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas.featuring Barrie Baldaro, at 12:30 p.m.Free admission.Everyone welcome.Coffee will be served and members of the audience are welcome to bring their own lunch.Info: Tanya Mayhew at 514-935-7344 ext.203.Ongoing Contactivity Centre's Annual Christmas Mini-bazaars will be held cach Monday and Wednesday from Nov.14 to Dec.12 from 11 4.1.to 2:30 p.m.at Contactivity Centre, 4695 de Maisonneuve Boul.W., corner of Lansdowne Avenue.Unique hand-knitted goods, handcrafted items, gift baskets and more.Info: Ginny Thomas at 514-932-2326.The Gallery at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St.W., presents the special exhibition Quilts from the France-Quebec Challenge, from Nov.22 to Dec.15.Gallery hours are 10 a.m.to 9 p.m.on weekdays and 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.on weekends.Info: 514-989- 5226.The McClure Gallery at the Visual Arts Centre, 350 Victoria Ave, presents Francine Potvin's exhibition, Wild Mind, through Nov.24.Info: 514-488-9558.Pilates classes with Sandra Benjamin: Strengthen your core, improve your posture, reduce stress and create long lean muscles with Pilates mnstructor Sandra Benjamin.Classes are held Monday mornings and Wednesday evenings at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Kensington Ave.Cost is $15 per class.Registration required at 514- 937-9471.CHSLD St.Margaret, a long-term care nursing home, is currently recruiting volunteers to work with terminally ill/dying residents, as part of the St.Margaret Palliative Care Project.Training will be provided.Info: Melanie Lafleur at 514-932-3630 ext.3018.The Manoir Westmount seniors residence is looking for a back-up volunteer organist for its Wednesday night Ecumenical Devotions program from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m.It interested, please contact the Leisure Department at 514- 937-3943, CLSC René-Cassin is looking for volunteers to work with palliative care patients.Training is provided.For further information, please call 514-488-3673, ext.1351.The Atwater Branch of the Montreal Children\u2019s Library.1200 Atwater Ave., presents a weekly bilingual storytime, on Mondays at 11 a.m, for ages 3 to 6.Info: 514-931-2304, Continued from page 1 Athletic events include a basketball showcase vs.Lower Canada College, and a special edition of the spring Athletic Banquet with a look back at 100 years of school sports.Musical events include a unique version of the spring Jazz Cabaret, this time with the senior student jazz band joined by special guest players from the past.The 10th annual Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament will be twice as big as ever before, with the Centennial version being held at the Roval Montreal Golt Club.A pen-pal program has begun and will continue throughout the Centennial vear.linking alumni with current Elementary School students.This activity brings together BULLETIN BOARD The Treble Choir of Christ Church Anglican Cathedral is looking for new members \u2014 boys and girls.No fees; voice and theory coaching.Rehearsals on Thursdays at 4:30.Call Patrick Wedd, director of music at 514-843-6577 (local 240).Monday to Friday, after-school at Centre Greene: gym time, park time, homework hour and a snack.Ages 5 to 12.$195 per month (sliding scale and family discounts available).Registration ongoing.Full time, part time, ped days.Info 514-931-6202 or www.centre- greene.org Tumbling Tots playgroup at Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Ave.Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to1 1 a.m.$3.50 per child per morning.Info: 514-931-6202 or wwWw.centregreene.org Do you love to sing, and can you carry a tune?Do you want to learn and have fug the same time?Come and join a diverse group of women from all over Montreal, led by a dynamic choir director.We sing a variety of music from many cultures and traditions.Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays from 7 to 9:15 p.m.at Victoria Hall.For more information call Marilynn at 514-932-2026.Dramatis Personae, Westmount's Community Theatre, invites you to try your acting skills.Join us for an exciting new season under the directorship of Jacqueline Van de Geer.We are offering a 12-week semester of acting exercises and gencral theatre skills taught by Ms.Van de Geer in preparation for casting and rehearsal of a play to be produced next spring.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 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.m.in Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W.The Rotary Club of Westmount meets each Wednesday at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W., at 12:30 p.m.generations by sharing stories of life experiences and school activities throughout the decades.This year's edition of the school\u2019s annual fundraiser will be Latin Nights; a dinner g 14 dance will be held at the school to comm orate its 100th birthday.The evening will feature delicious food, a live auction, and special musical performances with a Latin flair.Founder's Day 2007 will be held on Thursday, Nov.22 in Coristine Hall in the Lucas Building, 95 Côte St.Antoine Rd.Tours of the school will take place from 5:30 to 6 p.m.and cocktails will be served from 6 to 8 p.m.The 25-year service honourees and Speirs Medal presentation will take place at 6:45 p.m., and the Centennial Launch will begin at 7:15 p.m. he- tre ur 1th 0).ne, re- re nd ild or On of or une s?N n, be COMMUNITY LIFE Continued from page 15 ures during renovations.The Environment Committee would like LEED standards to apply throughout the Westmount.The certification is sponsored by the Green Building Council, supported by Environment Canada.Criteria has already been established de sauna / Éclaboussure nordique salle d'exercices avec chaque réservation pour les nouveaux clients Vaner essu.er destination urbaine où des installations 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