The Westmount examiner, 12 juin 2008, jeudi 12 juin 2008

[" l'hoto Mann © Barry HISTORICAL LECTURE Architect Moss discusses the preservation of her heritage home.Page 4 LOCAL NEWS BARGAINS GALORE Local Rotarians pull off another successful auction and sale.OTH ppt QUE 2008 -06- 1 6 30 ATR IAE at PH EN COMMUNITY LIFE > 4 d + For more information call 514 487-8282 ur, - RAA A TT ONE NE Here, Jane Somerville and Tim Anderson enjoy the sounds of guitarist Joe Segreti, leader of the Joseph Segreti Band.See page 22.Westmount's sixth annual Spring Soirée was once again a big hit, attracting 200 guests to Victoria Hall for an evening of music and socializing.\u201cNew Srv hil, IN SENIOR LIVING WESTMOUNT 7 \\ CATIEZE Fle = au : | This week on the à + INTERNET www.westmountexaminer.com BULLETIN BOARD Check out what's going on in Westmount \u2018this week.Garneau looks forward to by-election Liberal hopeful keeps a high profile in Westmount \u2014 Ville Marie riding Wayne Larsen estmount has been without representation in Ottawa since last January, when incumbent MP Lucienne Robillard officially retired from public life.Now, as we approach the six- month mark, the government must call a by-election in Westmount-Ville Marie by July 25.Liberal candidate Marc Garneau knows this, and has been using this lead-up time to his best advantage.The Westmount resident and former astronaut has been maintaining a high profile in the community, appearing a1 public events and visiting as many local organizations as he can.This, he proudly points out, has been going on since last fall, when he his candidacy in Westmount-Ville Maric was announced by Liberal leader Stephane Dion.Since then, he has been preparing for the announcement of a by-election by carrying out an informal \u2018pre-campaign\u2019 in the riding, \u201cWe've been ready to jump in right away,\u201d Garneau said of himself and his well-organ- ized campaign team.\u201cYou have to he ready.\u201d Support for Garneau has been generally strong throughout Westmount \u2014 especially Continued on page 2 ; hi Charlie LE) ES TAUX EP RAT 8 4000 Ga Ad Mont Rey 7 AK J ll 2 Thursday June 12 2008 www.westmountexaminer.com LOCAL NEWS St.Jean celebration features heritage artisans Martlynn Vanderstaay Westmounters who participate in this year\u2019s annual St.Jean celebration on Monday, June 23 in Westmount Park, will have the unique opportunity to step back in time and watch heritage artisans at work.Beginning at 4:30 p.m., crafts people from Les Vieux Métiers, les métiers vivants, dressed Continued from Garneau, page 1 among older voters.When he appeared at Place Kensington to speak to its residents about Canada\u2019s space program, there was an unusually high number of red items worn by audience members \u2014 sweaters, scarves, lies \u2014 all sported to show tacit support for the Liberals, even though Garneau restricted his in period costume, will demonstrate their skills in papermaking, rug weaving, and ice- cream making.Participants, will sçe-how the Assumption sash the Bonhomme made and will wâtch as the artisans cräft a whistle out of wood, make rope, and create a sundial.In addition, the crafty ladies from Mand.\u201d Westmount will givé demonstrations i kt cH ting and crocheting.For those who are craftily challenged, the women will also have finished items for sale.The artisans will be joined by music, dancing and food.The Scouts of Westmount \u2018will make cotton candy to satisfy a sweet /tooth and members of the Westmount TAG teen centre will be satisfy hungry appetites with a barbeque.Or bring a-picnic and join in talk to space travel and did not discuss the impending political campaign.Now, says Fabrice Rivault, director of communications for Garneau\u2019s campaign, the youth vote is being courted throughout the riding as well.Ad-hoc teams of volunteers have been set up at both McGill and Concordia universities in an attempt to draw 2450770 Westmount's newest children\u2019s shoe store located in the heart of the Victoria Village.We feature one of the widest selections of children\u2019s footwear in the city.Primigi, Lelli Kelly, Ecco, Stride Rite, Geox, Tsubo, New Balance, And many others 4930B Sherbrooke St.West 514-488-6060 ; \u2018Assorted sizes from D2008.Printed in USA.For use at NMF participating locations only.DQ and the ellipse shaped logo are trademarks of Am.D.Q Corp., Mpis, MN 4890 Sherbrooke W.comer 485-6583 Prince Aber \"$23.99 t0 $35.99\" We also design cakes for all occasions! [© Vendôme dg.com 2458047 À support for the Liberal cause.\u201cWe have a great team,\u201d Garneau says enthusiastically.As for the issues, Garneau is keeping close tabs on the concerns of his potential constituents.\u201cThere is a lot of poverty in this riding,\u201d he says of the large area he hopes to represent, which includes not only Westmount but extends as far east as Old Montreal and west into NDG as far as Hingston Avenue.The total population of Westmount-Ville Marie is estimated at 105,000.In touch with Robillard Since his official nomination as Liberal candidate, Garneau has spoken to former MP Robillard on several occasions and has been brought up to speed on riding issues and his various other responsibilities as her replacement on the ballot.Since Robillard\u2019s retirement, all riding matters have been forwarded to the Liberal pat L\u2019Assocrariôn D the festivities that will continue into the evening with music, games, a St.Jean cake and finishing with the traditional bon fig There will be activities for all ages.® All events will take place at Westmount Park.The rain location is the Westmount arena on St.Catherine Street.For more information, contact the Community Events office at 514-989-5226.Whip in Ottawa via the local riding office, which is still being run by longtime Robillard assistant Nathalie Dallaire.Once announced, the race for the Westmount- Ville Marie seat is expected to be hotly contested.Two of Garneau\u2019s main opponents, the Conservatives\u2019 Guy Dufort and the Green Party\u2019s Claude William Genest, have also been on the pre-campaign trail since their candidacies were announced several months ago.Among the other major parties, the Bloc Québécois and the NDP have yet to announce their respective candi- .dates for the by-election.In the meantime, Garneau has no intention of slowing down his \u2018pre-campaign.Over the next few weeks he plans to be out in the community, attending public events, shaking a lot of hands and, most importantly of all, he says, listening to the people.SHERBROOKE N.BANQUE DE MONTREAL HOGG HARDWARE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA COURVAL La ,SENTEURS DE FROVENCE RITSI RUNNING ROOM \u2018WOVEN GARDENS FOLKLORE} PAPETERIE WESTMOUNT UGG AUSTRALIA SCARPA PIED-A-TERRE BEN & TOURNESOL LMNOP WILFRID & ADRIENNE BELLA SHARYN SCOTT ALAIN ASSEDO OPTICIEN ENVERS BLOOM MATERNITÉ BELLE DE JOUR AMERICAN APPAREL MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT SHERBROOKE S.METRO POM'CANELLE LE BILBOQUET BARK & FITZ AU PRINTEMPS MASKA LA FOUMAGERIE MADAME DE POMPADOUR BEADIT ENVIRONNEMENT ÉLECTRONIQUE JAVAU CAMPBELL PICTURE FRAMING DÉCOR MARIE-PAULE BOUTIQUE BODYWARES INDIGO BOUTIQUE INTERMIX BOUTIQUE LV LA STRADA spy COLLINS, LEFEBVRE & STONEBERGER INC.BLOW WORKSHOP ROONEY THE NORTH FACE \u201c ART-ENFANT L'OCCITANE ~ TD CANADA TRUST ZONE MULTIMAGS \"RESTAURANT LA MAISON SEOUL LEARN & SHINE VICTORIA CIPAN _ MIYAMOTO WESTMOUNT VIDEO BEAD EMPORIUM LE FOURNIL WESTMOUNT FLORIST VISUAL ARTS CENTRE MY CUP OF TEA AVENUE DES ARTS WESTMOUNT TRAVEL TOILE SUR RENDEZ VOUS PAMPERED PETS DE WESTMOUNT ASTRI PRUGGER DESIGN 8 Ê 2432105 [ Mme \u2018 \u2014 la | I= Gron: Mont LOCAL N Snow removal damaged summit slope, says resident EWS Notes from City Hall Martin \u20ac Barry ohn Fretz of Lansdowne Avenue is concerned about extensive damage done over the past winter to the northern face of Westmount\u2019s summit woods by snow clearing operations.At the height of intensive snow-removal operations last winter, a council decree permitted blowing snow onto front lawns where possible.Even so, Fretz said snow removal crews blasted tons of snow 100 feet back into the north summit woods and down the descending slope.\u201cThe debris is a sight to see \u2014 broken saplings, snapped branches and no sign of any concern from Westmount,\u201d he told city council on May 26.\u201cThe point is very little snow was blown onto the capacious upper Westmount lawns.It was dumped here.Either this 1s a sanctuary or it 1s not \u2026 Westmount has introduced a number of laudatory green initiatives, but this picture shows a blatant disregard for the sumnut woods.\u201d Councillor George Bowser, reading from an official document he said defined the policy for protecting Westmount\u2019s woodlands, responded.\u201cThere is a policy, but what we're seeing here is a contlict, right, between this one act of nature, which was this huge amount of snow, and some way of dealing with it.And I think we have to visit this and decide what's permissible under any circumstances and what isn't.\u201d City hall security tightened New security measures have been put in place at Westmount city hall during city council meetings.According to Mayor Karin Marks, the doors to the councillors\u2019 and the mayor's offices will be remaining closed from now on during council meetings.If residents attending meetings need to use the wipom, they can obtain a key from the security person on duty for a facility located a floor below the council chamber.Marks did not elaborate on why the change was necessary.Monitoring MUHC progress Even though construction of the McGill University Health Centre won't be taking place on territory inside Westmount, officials with the City continue to closely monitor the project's progress.Mayor Marks 1s a member of a group known as the Glen Yards Comité de direction, which also includes representatives from the City of Montreal and the MUHC.According to Marks, the MUHC is in the process of issuing tenders for the mega-hospital's main entrance, which will be located on the Glen Yards\u2019 south side along St.Jacques Street.\u201cThere's a lot of work that will be done on the Decarie side,\u201d she said.\"Some of it has already been done and 1t will continue to be done, and that really is the first area to be worked on.\u201d During question period, Marks confirmed that the Quebec Transport Ministry, which is undertaking a massive reconstruction of the Turcot highway interchange below Westmount, has approached the City with regards to the possible expropriation of a small part of its Public Works yard.Noting that Public Works has very little space as it is at the Bethune Avenue yard, Marks said the department can't afford to lose any more of its territory.Ville Marie problems have local impact While the proposed MUHC hospital.straddling Westmount\u2019s western border, remains a focus of attention, developments to the east are also becoming a preoccupation.Mayor Marks recently took part in a public consultation held by the Borough of Ville Marie, leading towards the redevelopment of the area stretching between Atwater and Guy MAROMAC EVENT CENTER FOR GROUP EVENTS TREMBLANT REGION GETAWAY FOR FAMILIES & COUPLES JULY 18 - 25 WWW.MAROMAC.COM 514-485-1135 info@maromac.com 2300156 GalericElca London ART INU TT Interested in purchasing quality items! 224 Saint-Paul Street West.Montreal, Quebec H2Y 129 Tei 514 282 1173 info@elcalonton.com Grand bungalow, plusieurs rénovations, 900 Malboro, Ville Mont-Royol, proche écoles, métro, commerces, 599 000$ Yolande Kabaz, agent immobitier Pi 21 Max-Immo 514739-9930 St.Marks discovered that the organizers had included in their proposed redevelopment plans an area up to Greene Avenue in Westmount.\u201c1 felt it was essential to remind them that we had actually demerged and that it was not something that would be done under the banner / of the Ville Marie borough,\u201d - she said, adding that any relevant issues coming up ; would be referred to Westmounts Planning Advisory Committee.Marks said Ville Marie wants to deal with specific problem areas, such as Cabot Square, which 1s just cast of the Westmount border, as well as the deterioration of the arca between Atwater and Guy, and an increase of the homeless population.John Fretz brings summit snow damage, issue to city council meeting.hoi Mann «lan 2450723 [ auny Avpsiny MOMIQUEUELNXOUMOLEISOMN LM ou EH < soo he seemingly innocent act of offer- | ing a squirrel a peanut or tossing some bread to the ducks may be common practice in our parks, but as some residents are finding out \u2014 the hard way \u2014 it\u2019s also against the law and could cost you at least $50.The City of Westmount has launched a public-awareness campaign to educate residents on the potential dangers of feeding local wildlife, and has authorized patrols to issue tickets to repeat offenders.Described as an \u201cescalating problem,\u201d the Feeders beware City cracks down on park users feeding local wildlife seriousness of the situation was brought to the attention of City officials this spring, when the melting snow in Westmount Park revealed an excessive amount of peanut shells and seed casings \u2014 evidence of people feeding the squirrels and birds over a prolonged period.This alarmed those who realize the potential dangers.According to the City, studies have shown that excessive feeding of local wildlife can actually cause them more harm than good.Animals may stop foraging for natural food as a result, and local wildlife populations could increase dramatically due to the overabundance of food \u2014 then suffer when this food source is cut off.It has also been pointed out that excessive feeding also attracts vermin, which can create a health risk for both park visitors and those living in the immediate neighbourhood.But not all park users are happy with the no-feeding policy.One resident said she was shocked when stopped by a patrolling officer and informed that it is against the law to feed the animals.Architect Moss discusses history of her heritage home Members of the Westmount Historical Association were given a special treat recently when local architect Rosanne Moss dropped by their monthly meeting to conduct a virtual tour of her Queen Anne Revival house on Mount Pleasant Avenue.Moss, of the architectural firm Fournier Gersovitz, had worked on the 1995 restoration of the house, which she and her husband bought in 1983.The 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Westmount architect Robert Findlay and built in the late 19th century.The house had been designated as Category IA in the Beaupré & Michaud Report commissioned by the City of Westmount in 1987.Moss showed the audience of about 50 WHA members and guests several photographs of her home, dating from about 1890, when it was first LASER TREATMENTS FOR HAIRLOSS The LaserComb is.* FDA Cleared for the \u201cPromotion of Hair Growth\u201d * Clinically Proven: Subjects grew an average 19 new hairs/sq.centimetre * Safe: No reported side effects or adverse reactions * Easy to Use: Only three times per week for 10-15 minutes The LaserComb is the only medical laser device and over-the-counter hair growth solution that is easy to use and does not require recurring purchases o HAIR LOSS?POLY GRAFT Summer Special $975 © New contact hair addition © Non-surgical - No pain ® Corrects all stages of hair loss MEDICAL WIGS (chemotherapy, alopecia) NISIM HAIR STIMULANT Clinically proven to control hairloss within a week.$85/a month 2454871 Rola.The Hair SPECIALISTS \u2014 Carp = MERE (PEL ESTYA built as a dowry house by the Ward and Reekie families on the marriage of their children.Back then, there were few neighbouring dwellings \u2014\u2014 although one could see the route that the future Mount Pleasant Avenue would follow.The evening also benefited from extensive historical research undertaken and presented by WHA vice-president Caroline Breslaw in her introduction to Moss's talk.LOCAL NEWS | \u201cI grew up in Westmount and lived practically all of my adult life,\u201d Ingrid Mask wrote to the Examiner this week.\u201cTo be approached and even ticketed for such nonsense is incomprehensible to me, as all my life I have seen people feeding the pigeons or the squirrels, and it was never an issue.\u201d But it\u2019s all for the good of the animals, say City officials, who have pointed out that while the bylaw has been in place for several years, until now many officers have opted to exercise \u201creasonable toleration\u201d when observing infractions.Rosanne Moss Photo: Dorcen Lindsas \u2014MONTREAL'S SE RADIO My, ee = Me als: the me ch We: À Insj Eng age- whe nex thei at t 457\u20ac info Doi ki | COMMUNITY LIFF l'usice ha hi author sf 4179 5 NIUE à | ere ask registration is necessary for this free session.never heard of the disease that 1 later learned / a L be whispers.n- Crafty event at the Atwater Library At the time of diagnosis | made four deci- life Craft master Barbara Shanks from sions right there and then in the doctor's the Garnitures Dressmaker at 2186 St.Catherine office.1 would not die but live and declare the illustrious acts of the Lord (Psalm 118).1 would be the best patient 1 could be for my St.W,, will teach a beading workshop next Thursday, June 19, from 1 to 4 p.m.at the say ans of Westmount author William hat F Weintraub will be pleased to know Atwater Library.Shanks will demonstrate family, my friends and my caregivers.I would ral that he will be reading from his how to create a wire crochet necklace, a light do whatever it took to get well.1 would trust to most recent book, the comic novel Crazy summer accessory.A kit with all supplies will God to heal me, and He did.Fourteen years rv- About Lili, at the Atwater Library next Wednesday, June 18, at 12:30 p.m.The risqué novel, which centres around a young McGill student's infatuation with a notorious stripper, is set in Westmount and Montreal in the 1940s.It was published to great critical acclaim in 2005.To enhance the mood of the reading, jazz saxophonist Dave Turner will play sultry and sentimental music of the period.Bring your lunch and come and enjoy : one of 1 5) Westmount's 4 exceptional storytellers.For more information, phone the library at 514-935-7344.Mayor to animate book club discussion Westmounter Karin > Marks, who happens to oh x also be the mayor, will lead + the conversation at the monthly book club at the be available at the library for $15.For more information, phone Shanks at Garnitures Dressmaker at 514-935-7421.All proceeds will go to the ALCC for library improvements.Surprise guest at ceremonial review Participants at the Royal Montreal Regiment Armory in Westmount'\u2019s 67th annual Ceremonial Review of the | West Montreal Air Cadet Squadron earlier this month were looking forward to meeting and hearing from the Hon.Marlene Jennings, MP for the Notre Dame de Grace-Lachine riding.But they weren't expecting Marc Garneau, Canada\u2019s first astronaut, to accompany her on the platform.In addition to an official parade, the cadets presented their guests with a fashion show of uniforms worn by cadets Author Bill Weintraub will be at the Atwater Library next Wednesday Westmount Public Library next week.e group will discuss Peter Robinson\u2019s \u2018PRE of My Heart, the 16th in the author\u2019s Inspector Banks series of mysteries.Set in England in the 1960s, the story explores the age-old truth of how things can go so wrong when one generation is estranged from the next and when fathers no longer understand their daughters.The book club meets on Tuesday, June 17, at the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St.W., at 7 p.m.For more information, phone programming librarian Donna Lach at 514-989-5386.No RE/MAX WESTMOUNT INC.since the formation of the movement 67 years ago.Later, Garneau presented the Richard Bowser Memorial Plaque, awarded to the cadet who embodies the initiative of the Air Cadet movement.Celebrating life, love and friends On a personal note, while you are reading this on Thursday, June 12, I will be remembering and being thankful for life, love and friends.On this day 20 years ago I began my healing journey with the diagnosis of stage three ovarian cancer.I was only 34 and had ago, after four life-threatening metastases, my doctors called me healed, not in remission.Thank you, Sir.* Items for Around Westmount may be sent by email to marilynn@regardsmarilynn.com WEINTRAUB WILLIAM 5400 Decarie Blvd.(corner Isabella) 1330 Greene Ave.Westmount @ 4 933-6781 [ uny Arpsiny | LUONIQUHUPKSJUTIOUU JSOM MMM LL 1482-3347 Es soo 6 Thursday June 12 2008 www.westmountexaminer.com OPINION On being funny \u2014 and serious Mr.George Bowser, of Lansdowne Avenue, carns his daily bread by one of the most precarious and intellectually demanding means known to mankind.He makes people laugh.As one half of the well-known musical comedy duo Bowser and Blue \u2014 the more talented half, he would quickly interject \u2014 he is not only a versatile musician bul a witty satirist of the first order.Over the years, his professional duties have included removing most of his clothing onstage and uttering the notorious F word more than 100 times within the course of a single song.All in a day\u2019s work when you happen to be one half \u2014 yes, George, the more talented half \u2014 of what unabashedly bills itself as Canada's number-one musical comedy duo.But George Bowser is also a Westmount city councillor \u2014 a committed, responsible public figure who not only loves his community but carries out his civic responsibilities in a serious, dedicated manner, with all due reverence for the dignity of the office he occupies.But much like so many of the giants in his chosen field \u2014 John Cleese and Woody Allen immediately spring to mind \u2014 it is virtually impossible to be funny one moment and serious the next without creating some sense of ambiguity.This does not apply to Mr.Bowser, who so effortlessly separates the comic persona with the guitar and silly hat from the conservative elected official with the smart tie and City of Westmount pin displayed proudly on his lapel.As a result, one could say there are two Bowsers, and never the twain shall meet \u2014 except, of course, on those rare occasions when the twains happen to be on the same twack.One example of this occurred last year.While outlining the City\u2019s Communities in Bloom entry during a Rotary Club luncheon, he kept his audience in constant chuckles while delivering his municipal message in no uncertain terms.Most recently, he managed to slip in a well-placed one-liner in the course of an otherwise routine city council meeting \u2014 a generous gesture that was much appreciated by his colleagues and the assembled regulars.This ever-present potential for an unexpected chuckle takes us back to the days of former mayor Peter Trent, who seemed loathe to allow a council meeting pass without injecting at least one groan-worthy pun into the proceedings.He and Mr.Bowser have both demonstrated that humour definitely has its place \u2014 wherever and whenever appropriate, of course \u2014 in the often colourless routine of municipal affairs.Everyone enjoys a good laugh, especially when unexpected, and these impromptu quips are always most welcome.Examining the public accessing the island, and wants to put about $400 million in anticipated revenue toward public transit.Reporter Bryan Mongeau- Eastmond went to Greene Avenue to find out how people feei about this topic.Bryan Mongeau-Eastmond The City of Montreal has proposed the return of tolls on bridges Camille Garcia Monkland Avenue, NDG Jean-Yves Leclair Greene Avenue Frederic Cyr South Shore \u201cI do not drive, so I support it if the anticipated revenue from the tolls goes to improve public transport.\u201d \u201cI live in the South Shore, so I'm not in \u201cI have not given it much thought and | favor of paying each time I come on the island don\u2019t really mind.\u201d of Montreal to go to work, and when I leave to FXAÏ I www.westinountexaminer.com Ny i] allie, EH == ma 345 Victoria, suite 508, Westmount (Qc) H3Z 2N2 Tel: 54 484-5610 Fax: 514 484-6028 Classified ads: 066-637-5236 QCNA ww AJRQ go home\u201d Publisher: Denis Therrien News director: Marc Lalonde Regional Manager: Louis Mercier Printed by: ; ; Editor: Wayne Larsen ; .Imprimeries Transcontinental 2003 inc.Newspaper Director: Nancy Macdonald - 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the advertisement in any subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid for the advertisement.Any reproduction of advertisements or v editorial content.in part or in whole.in an official or unoffical manner.is prohibited without a written permission from the publisher.J Ey \u2014 pe LOCAL NEWS er a Power cut nearly empties Westmount Square It almost came down to the evacuation of a major apartment building.Last Saturday at 6:37 p.m., during 32-degree heat topped with 80 per cent humidity, the power went out at 3 Westmount Square, near Ste.Catherine Street and Wood Avenue.\u201cI'm sure with that type of building, the windows don\u2019t open much \u2014 if at all,\u201d said Westmount Public Security Captain Richard Bourdon.\u201cThere was an evacuation that was planned, but the problems were fixed in time.\u201d Public Security and the local fire department were called to the scene to aid the evacuation, had it been necessary.However, by 10:25 p.m., the defective cables inside the building that caused the power outage were fixed.Jessica Murphy No dogs un-leashed Westmount Public Security is starting their yearly campaign to remind residents that dogs must always be leashed in public areas.Not only that, but the leashes cannot be longer than six feet.\u201cIt\u2019s often the same thing each spring, especially with new pet owners.They don't know the rules,\u201d said Bourdon.Starting June 14, he said, \u201cour officers will educate people.For the first week, there will be prevention.After that they\u2019ll be handing out fines.\u201d The fines will cost pet owners $75.Park drinking gets expensive Over the past week, Public Security officers gave out nine separate fines for drinking alcoholic beverages in the parks \u2014 four in Summit Park, one in King Georges Park, and another four in Westmount Park.\u201cIn Montreal parks there's a tolerance for alcohol with picnics,\u201d said Bourdon.\u201cBut in Westmount it\u2019s not the case.\u201d He reminds residents that possession and consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited in Westmount parks and fines reach as high as $75.Inebriated driver stopped It was around 3 a.m.on May 24 when Public Security received the call concerning a noise near King George Park.When PSO Robert Forbes and Sergeant Kim Colquhoun arrived on the scene on Cote St.Antoine Road, they found a gold Acura with a damaged front wheel.The car seemed to have hit the curb.\u201cAfter a brief discussion with the driver,\u201d said Bourdon, \u201cit seemed (to PSO Forbes) that he was in an advanced state of inebriation.\u201d The officers called Station 12 police, who came and arrested the driver.\u201cThanks to the vigilance of our patrolling officers, a potentially dangerous driver was removed from the streets,\u201d said Bourdon.Pedestrian hit on Victoria Avenue Public Security Officer Julie Noiret was well placed to help a pedestrian involved in a traffic accident.On May 23 at 5:30 p.m., she was in her Public Security vehicle when she heard brakes screeching and the sound of an impact.She turned to see a pedestrian lying on the ground.The victim had crossed against a \u2018don\u2019t walk\u2019 light and was struck by a taxi that had turned onto Sherbrooke from Victoria Avenue.\u201cOur patroller went to help and comfort the victim and ensured the scene was secured by three other Public Security vehicles,\u201d said Bourdon.Police and ambulance were also called to the scene.He added that it was not an intersection where many accidents occurred and the pedestrian suffered only \u201cvery minor injuries.But there's still the stress.\u201d eCold, de Mestral inducted into Order of Canada Stanley Baker Last month, two noted Westmount residents, Dr.Muriel Gold and Prof.Armand de Mestral, were invited to Ottawa to receive investiture as Members of the Order of Canada, with C.M.Honours.Dr.Gold is well-known to local theatre lovers, for she has long promoted and shared the joy and power of the theatre.As the artistic director of the Saidye Bronfman Centre from 1972 to 1980, she stimulated both artistic and fiscal growth.With a view that drama can serve as a bridge between cultures, she pioneered introducing French Canadian plays to Anglophone audiences and brought a resident Yiddish theatre company to the Centre.As a university educator at McGill, Concordia and Dawson, she developed her influential Fictional Family technique that fosters both acting skills and personality development.She has worked in film, TV, and radio, and is the author of several books on drama and theatre, as well as her family history.Armand de Mestral has for 30 years made major contributions to international law and international trade law and has prepared books, articles and studies in English and French on the subject.He was involved in settling WTO and NAFTA disputes.He became a member of the Bar in the Province of Quebec in 1967 and has been professor in the faculty of law at McGill University since 1976.He has held the Jean Monet Chair in the Law of International Economic Integration at McGill since 2003 and was President of the Canadian Red Cross Society from 1999 to 2001.Among other involvements, he has also been Acting Director of the Institute of Air and Space Law at McGill.RE REX AO TZ RTs TRUE POTENTTAL after-school programs and many other community educational programs that help kids realize their potential.To find out how RBC is supporting your community, please join us at your local RBC branch on Friday June 13\" or visit rbc.com/communityweek CREATE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY T1 2UN{ APPSINY | WON IUIUENJUNOLISIN MMM RBC | DJ - 1 Registernd raderack of Royat Rank nf Canada BE; svo J} 8 Thursday June 12 2008 www.westmountexaminer.com Tak Tess OF THE Smile of the w week ge 5 Our smile of the week goes to none other than Trudie Ogden, director of Adult Programs and Membership Service with the Westmount YMCA.The Examiner had: the opportunity to spend some time with Trudie and found out that she has been with the Westmount Y sifice November 1988, when she began as progiam director.Today, Trudie, who has a physical education : ?degree from McGill University, can still: be found teaching various muscle-toning arid Pilates classés.Pictured, from left, are Trudie Ogden and Naney, Macdonald, Here comes the Street Festival! Merchants in the Victoria Village are all abuzz over this weekend's annual Westmount Street Festival, which takes place on Sherbrooke Street and Victoria Avenue.These familiar sidewalks will be transformed into party central over the next three days, from Friday to Sunday, June 13-15, ) with dozens of stores and businesses in the area putting on special sales and events.See you there! To all fathers who make a difference in our lives.Conservative Candidate GUY DUFORT Westmount - Ville-Marie www.guydufort.com - 514 481-8999 A ~\u2014 MASTERPIECE peer ea a Laugh Out Loud with the TD Summer Reading Club Make it fun for your kids to read this summer with the TD Summer Reading PE pu HR 1 us pes Club.They'll get a chance to improve their skills, and have fun with things At Masterpiece we realize nothing is as important as how like games, visits from authors, storytellers, puppet shows and more.Plus we make people feel.they'll receive a poster, stickers and activity book to track their reading.Supporting local programs that nourish your child's imagination is just one That is why our carefully selected, friendly greeting, a hearty laugh, a -of the ways we're helping to build a better community.Register today for skilled, experienced staff all exhibit smile, a gentle hug or a quiet cry, free at your local library.a \u201cjoie de vivre\u201d attitude.Each our staff are \u201cMasterpiece\u201d.Each of Making a staff member radiates warmth, our staff members has a continuing Difference friendliness and kindness.The commitment to service and endless D Together common denominator is they tender care.At Masterpiece, .love working with seniors.Be it a \u201cWe are here for you!\"™ 1000 Avenue Holiday, Pointe-Claire, Qc « (514) 695-6695 www.MasterpieceRetirement.com 1) TORONTO PUBLIC Library and Archives Bibliothéque et Archives ERNE i> i .Canada Canada Canada 2452607 ( 2458004 et 5, re! Real Estate he average price of Westmount real estate dipped below the $1 million line for the first time since last July, indicating a slight downturn in the hot real estate market which actually reached its peak late last year.Both January and February had eight residential sales each, but December\u2019s average price of $1,228,357 dropped to $1,030,500 in January and to $885,356, the lowest raw average monthly price since October 2006.(Jug Prices in January ranged from $600,000 to $2.35 million, the latter involving 60 Summit Circle, corner Upper Bellevue Avenue.Then in February the lowest price was $475,000, the price paid for a duplex at 50-52 Columbia Avenue, while the high price dipped to $1.35 million for 20 Arlington Avenue.In each month there were only three sales over $1 million, cooling down the market which had seen prices close to $3 million late last year.For the two-month start to 2008, then, the average markup was 23 per cent compared to the 2007 valuation roll, up from 18.5 per cent for all of last year, thus indicating that even if the average price is down slightly, it is still strong historically.On that basis, the \u2018typical\u2019 Westmount house evaluated at $998,480 would have a value of more than $1.22 million, which is still an incredibly strong price for Montreal-area real estate.Only one condominium sale was registered in January but the $1.33 million paid for the double-sized Apartment 204 at 1 Wood Avenue outshone the four condos sold in February, when the price range was between $218,000 (for Apartment 7 al 343 Clarke Avenue) to $580,000, for 478 Wood Avenue.The latter was the only duplex-type condominium; all the others were in apartment buildings of various sizes and ages.The only commercial sale on the Jist, which took place in February, involved three non-connected buildings along Sherbrooke Street, including 4779-85 Sherbrooke corner Year began on a lower note Grosvenor Avenue, 4873-73A Sherbrooke between Victoria and Prince Albert Avenues, and 417 Claremont Avenue, which also has the address of 4945 Sherbrooke.The three were owned by interconnected companies which transferred them to a numbered company whose president is Philip Molson.Also in February, another apartment in the 435-39 Grosvenor Avenue building sold by usufruct.Since 2006 seven apartments have sold cight times for prices ranging from $162,500 to $367,000.NOTE: The preceding article relates to the registration of deeds of sale for Westmount property in January and February, 2008, provided by city officials.A list of sales can be found on Page 16.LeuTy AEpsiuYT LIONIQUIUIENIJUTTOULISA NL Lo.Es soo B10 Thursday June 12 2008 www.westmountexaminer.com REAL ESTATE May sales were slow but steady While a typical May will see upwards of 20 [== sales, only 13 have so far been reported for Real Estate BY MONTH, JANUARY 1 ACCEPTED Andy Westmount one- and two-family dwellings.\"\u201d BASES ON Dod One condominium was sold in May, along ax Grew with four co-operative apartments ranging in he | price from $342,500 to $495,000.HE | fw mu i The lowest price for a single-family .|*% | dwelling last month was $792,000, among the | » xx highest minimum prices for a month in |! Westmount's history, and eight of the 13 sales | : \"4 FAASONE, FUI} | Ho frsae estmount\u2019s real estate market WV continues to hold onto its record-high prices, but volume is way off what is typical for May \u2014 usually one of the best months to sell real estate.were above the $1 million mark, but there were none over $2 million, with the highest wx reported price at $1,775,000.The average 0% S000 i Lo 1997] 1998] 1999 2008 2001] 2002 2003) 2004/2005] 2006| 2007/08 IFOUMALAG LÉO DUR AUN LADLE Bub TA TAN ANDY DODGE § ASSOC.NC oN a TE 000% 514.939.9927 CELL 266.9927 FAX, 939.5717 price in the month was $1,201,538, but when compared to the average valuation the \u2018typical\u2019 Westmount home\u2019s value stayed just Ce below $1.3 million, roughly where it has been OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY 2-4 P.M.HERITAGE since late last fall.While prices have basically been moving sideways, our figures indicate only one of the 36 houses which came on the market in May actually sold during the month, an indication that the market may be turning, at least for the summer.Most people who want to move during the summer months have now found their houses and demand typically drops in Juñe.This could pull the prices down at least temporarily, and an economic slowdown 2 Westmount Square - apartment #302 Private parking off de Maisonneuve A bright corner apartment S W exposure, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, large living room and dining room, garage, impeccable conditions.: Asking $569,000 might accelerate this; still, for now prices seem to be holding.The adjacent-Westmount marke equally sluggish, with one cottage an duplex sold north of Westmount, two more to the west and no houses being contracted on the eastern side of the city or the Golden Square Mile downtown.The four that sold ranged in price from $650,000 to $1,195,000, somewhat lower than for Westmount proper but still strong.The Westmount sales included six homes which had been on the market for more than 100 days each, only two which sold within ten days of being listed, for an average 150 days.The average has been rising month by month since February, and includes one property which was on the market for more than two years, another over a year and two others more than 200 days.No matter how we look at the future, from a historical standpoint the notion of a $1.3 million average house in Westmount is staggering.NOTE: The preceding article relates to offers to purchase Westmount residential dwellings which were reported by the local real estate agents as having been accepted in May, 2008.Because they are not final registered sales, the addresses and prices cannot be made public, but give a good idea of current trends in local real estate activity.The graph on this page offers a picture of these trends over time.15th floor and up Starting at $340/ft2* Available now \u2019 Register on line at www.le1200ouest.com Sales Office 1200 boul.de Maisonneuve West, 16 floor Monday to Thursday : 11 to 6 Friday to Sunday : 12 to 5 For information call 514.849.4965 EXCLUSIVELY OFFERED BY Sothebys Québec INTERNATIONAL REALTY Chartered real estate broker.each office 1s independently owned and operated.* Before taxes: prices and availability are subject to change without notice.Le 1200 Ouest de Maisonneuve offers generous suites designed for gracious living! PIE ES el 2460215 ces ore ed en ld 00, per 1\u20ac$ en REAL ESTATE Everyone benefits from end-of-lease inspections Know Your Wrights Wright Well, it\u2019s end-of-lease time again.All your ducks are in order.You know exactly what you are going to do, don\u2019t you?Moving out is simple, right?Getting prepared for a new tenant is so easy.Then again, maybe not.Moving do\u2019s and don'ts for both landlord and tenant have a way of dovetailing neatly.Read everything in today\u2019s article.The 20 points work synergistically.When both tenants and landlords ¢ voperate, things have a way of working out very smoothly.For tenants 1.) You must leave the dwelling in clean order.2.) You must repair those things you have broken.3.) You must make sure that any damages during the move are fixed.4.You should dispose of hazardous materials before your final day in the dwelling.5.) You should repair damages caused by your pet(s).6.) You should take final meter reading(s) of your utilities.7.) You should be sure to give keys back to your landlord (with receipts).8.) All windows and doors should be closed and locked upon leaving, 9.) You should not leave garbage piled up on balconies or inside the apartment.10.) Do a once-over of the grounds, basement, garage, any space connected to your apartment.For landlords 1.) The new tenant must have a clean dwelling ready from him.Continued on page 14 399 CLARKE AVE.apt 7E Move-in spacious and sunny 1-bedroom condo, balcony, mountain view, parking.Available September 1st.Asking $349,000.em JOYCE FAUGHNAN 514.933.6781 Chartered real estate agent RE/MAX WESTMOUNT INC.1330 GREENE AVE.490 ARGYLE AVE.Unique 3-storey corner house, sun-filled, lovely garden off the kitchen and dining room, 5+1 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, garage.Asking $1,155,000.em JOYCE FAUGHNAN 514.933.6781 Chartered real estate agent RE/MAX WESTMOUNT INC.1330 GREENE AVE.pa ATTESTATION mi L'EXCELLENCE GG » Joan Prévost cen: 591-0804 \u201cWHETHER BUYING OR SELLING, OUR Affiliated Real Estate Agents TOP 1% ACROSS CANADA A | Pau * Zi (Out of 12,000 Agents*) HERITAGE www,joanprevost.com ROYAL LEPAGE \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014s nmin Chartered Real Estate Broker Westmount, PQ, H3Z 255 Jill Prévost, s.com.ce: 915-1696 COMMITMENT To vou IS RESULTS! 4614-16 STE CATHERINE 0.- Wonderful 3 bdrm renovated 20 RENFREW - Handsome sun- filled Tudor 4 bedroom home w/a cross hall plan located on a wonderful family street in mid-level Westmount.With its large master bedrooom with walk-in and ensuite, 2 skylights, semi-finished basement ready for a fabulous playroom & bedroom 2-car integrated garage + 4 car parking and a small garden, this home is waiting for your special touch! Asking $998,000.RENFREW - Handsome sun-filled Tudor 4 bdrm home w/a cross hall plan located on a wonderful family street in mid-level Westmount.With its large master bdrm with walk-in and ensuite, 2 skylights, semi-fin.basement ready for a fabulous playroom & bdrm, 2-car integrated garage + 4 car parking and a small garden, this home is waiting for your special touch! Asking $1,095,000.Victorian townhouse w/central air, new roof and windows, Jatoba floors, granite kitchen, master ensuite, 3-car parking and a SECOND ADDRESS/ENTRANCE FOR OFFICE ETC\u2026! Asking $699,000 *2005 OUR SUCCESS IS MEASURED ONE FAMILY AT A TIME! i It 800¢ C1 2urny Aepsmy LUOIIQUILUEXIJUNOLUISSM MMM 2457407 HN Thursday June 122008 www.westmountexaminer.com 514.933.5888 OU DDCTEUR PENFIELD AV $3,195,000 DOWNTOWN MTL.COLONIALE AV $1,275,000 LE PLATEAU MONT-ROYAL BALLANTYNE N Av $798,000 MONTREAL WEST 10 WILLOW AV WESTMOUNT | Re | SURREY GDNS $4,495,000 WESTMOUNT THE BOULEVARD BL $2,675,000 WESTMOUNT KENSINGTON AV $1,799,000 WESTMOUNT LANSDOWNE AV $909,000 WESTMOUNT ROSLYN AV $665,000 WESTMOUNT CLARKE AV $3,250,000 WESTMOUNT BELLEVUE AV $1,995,000 WESTMOUNT REDFERN 2 AV $1,595,000 WESTMOUNT REDPATH COURT $898,000 DOWNTOWN MTL.STE CATHERINE W $539,000 WESTMOUNT 631 ROSLYN AV $1,395,000 WESTMOUNT DE TRAFALGAR AV $3,150,000 WESTMOUNT TTR TE AV $1,850,000 WESTMDUNT GRENVILLE AV $1,395,000 WESTMOUNT UPPER ROSLYN AV $895,000 WESTMOUNT THE BOULEVARD BL $15,000/MONTH WESTMOUNT A 4350 WESTMOUNT AV $9 95,000 OR $6,000/MONTH o-@OUOPEN HOUSES ee SUNDAY JUNEe1 5, 2008 2-4 PMe- = 2452009 LN i RIE-YVONNE PAINT CHARTERED REAL ESTATE ADENT www.mypaint.ca 51 4.933.5888 CC MA NOTRE DAME MDUNT PLEASANT AV $1,995,000 $1,495,000 OLD MONTREAL WESTMOUNT ARGYLE AV SROSVENDR AV $2,150,000 $1,695,000 WESTMOUNT DOWNTOWN ELM AV PIERRE DUPUY AV LM AV $1,435,000 $1,195,000 $1,130,000 $1, 050,000 WESTMOUNT DOWNTOWN WESTMOUNT DOWNTOWN Ea.AV i Hing ROSVENDR AV a LA CÔTE ST ANTOINE $995,000 $980,000 $925,000 $895,000 WESTMOUNT WESTMOUNT WESTMOUNT WESTMOUNT DECARIE BL = } DECARIE BL GREY AV To MARLDWE AV $890,000 $849,000 $825,000 $815,000 NOTRE-DAME-DE-GRACE NOTRE-DAME-DE-GRÂCE NOTRE-DAME-DE-GRÂCE NOTRE-DAME-DE-GRÂCE DE VENDOME AV BRET av VICTORIA AV MARGUERITE BOURGEDYS $799,000 $699,000 $499,000 $475,000 NOTRE-DAME-DE-GRÂCE NOTRE-DAME-DE-GRÂCE CÔTE-DES-NEIGES NUN\u2019S ISLAND \u201cTHE PRICES SHOWN ARE ASKING PRICES PX SEY ea | a e A tee DPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JUNE 18, 2008 a2 SUNDAY JUNE 15, 2008 2-4 PM 12 E $1,695, 000 | 16 W $1,465, 2e TH3 $1,213,234 4 Come & visit our model at 4365 Decarie BI 66,880 up to $966,210 2463850 IB £1 $007 C1 2un( SepsIny] WO IAUNUEXIUNOWISAM MMM a M Thursday June 12 2008 www.westmountexaminer.com Continued from Know Your Wrights, page 11 2.) Fix anything necessary or agreed to with the new tenant.3.) Make sure all move-in areas, i.e.stairs, walkways, doors, etc., are in good order.4.) Do a thorough search for hazardous chemicals, products, etc., and remove then.5.) Check for residual leftover \u201cgifts\u201d from domestic animals or damages.6.) Take meter readings, check wiring, taps, etc, all which affect the readings.7.) You must assure security.Change locks.Verify locks are working, etc.8.) Verify that anything concerned with safety is okay, i.e.windows, stairs, smoke detectors, etc.9.) Dispose of all residual effects, garbage, old paint, furniture, etc., from last tenants.0.) Check the entire dwelling area, storage units, etc., to verify and ensure all is ready and okay.When everything above is compared and understood, it becomes more a question of consideration for the other, be it tenant or landlord or new tenant.If you can, as a tenant, it may help if you EXPERT EN JARDIN VIVACES THE GARDEN GURU PERENNIAL GARDEN CONSULTANT DREAMING ABOUT A BEAUTIFUL FLOWER GARDEN?The Garden Guru Can Help! * Flowerbed design * Color composition * Selecting and purchasing plants « Planting the garden * Initial consult to assess your needs and realize your vision 2442516 For appointment call Allan at 514-482-5105 gardenguru@videotron.ca FLAN NOW AND YOUR GARDEN WILL \u2018GLOW?FOR YEARS TO COME Affiliated Real Estate Agent it much.rect pricing of your home.wd KNBR Ont ant SEIAB IP, CABRERA 3 20 Susan Ransen ADVERTISING ISN'T EVERYTHING QUESTION: 1 listed my home with a Realtor but am unhappy because they don\u2019t advertise ANSWER: Surprise! It's not advertising that will sell your home.It's the Realtor who will sell it.Your home could be advertised every day with troops of lookers parading through without generating a single qualified buyer.That's probably not what you want.Studies have shown that more sales of house A are generated through ads on houses B and C than ads on A itself.That means your agency's overall advertising is more important than blitz advertising on one particular house.More important than advertising is the cor- J.J.Jacobs Realty Inc, Chartered Real Estate Broker \u201cWestmount\u2019s Premiere Boutique Real Estate Firm for over 28 years\u201d Member of \u201cWho's Who In Luxury Real Estate\u201d www.jjjrealty.com EXSY 815.5105 de ea 140202 aaa know the new person who is going to take over your old apartment.This way key turnover is less complicated.Garbage disposal may be easier in the establishment of a common throwaway zone.Small problems may be discussed and solved.We have all heard the stories of tenants who have left large damages behind or of landlords who do not want to repair major things like toilets, refrigerators, etc, no matter how necessary a thing is to day-to-day living or legally obligated to be in place.The easiest, most intelligent and rational course of action is to have everything in good order for the new tenant upon move-in.Pretty simple isn\u2019t it?* This is a general overview only.Please seek legal counsel or come and see us.Ted Wright is coordinator of the Westmount Legal Clinic, which meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.at the Westmount YMCA, 4585 Sherbrooke St.W.Send questions to tedques- tions@yahoo.ca,via fax to 514-277-8403, or write to PO Box 48101, Montréal, Qc., H2V 458.Please provide a phone number to verify identity.Your name will not be published without your permission.Mr.Wright contributes to various media in Canada, both print and electronic, including rental issues on CJAD News, CFCF-TV, 940Montréal, The Gazette, etc.He may also be heard on Know Your Rights - Legal Show every Saturday on CINQ 102.3 FM, at 2:30 p.m.Podcasts of shows are available for one week after original airing at www.radiocentreville.com.Ideas or suggestions for articles are always welcome.Miscellaneous employment section (605) of our classified ads 1.866.637.5236 classifiedads@transcontinental.ca Th rT \"REALTOR MORE IMPORTANT THAN ADVERTISING IS THE PRICING OF YOUR HOME.ANY HOUSE WILL SELL AT THE RIGHT PRICE.J \u201cdass aba amanda Residents of the Claremont and Willow Avenue area witnessed the quick demolition of this home at 31 Willow Ave.two weeks ago, on May 28.The house, which had been vacant for quite some time, is expected to be replaced by a new structure.Magdalini, BA, BCL, LLB.Androniki, BATHE FLOULIS SISTERS www.thefloulissisters.com 514-574-0426 GROUPE SUTTON CENTRE OUEST INC.WESTMOUNT ADJ.: Beautiful greystone Victorian cottage + separate bachelor.This heritage home features 3+1 bdrms, 2.5 bths, 3 fireplaces and a gorgeous garden with 1 ext parking.$679,000 WESTMOUNT AD).: Renovated Victorian triplex.Fab kitchen, splendid bath, firep! & fin bsmt.Garage + 2 ext.pkng.Motivated vendor! Make an offer! $725,000 OLD MONTREAL: Spectacular loft in prestigious historic building.Stone walls with large windows and hardwd floors.Renov kitchen.$228,000 THE ACADIA: msOLD\" co-op in one of the best buildings downtown! $499,000 GOLDEN SQUARE MILE: The ie QLD: 1 bdrm with amazing city views.$229,000 0 ~ 0 a D = ~ ut Hh Laud If you are looking to sell your home.If you are looking to buy a new home.M you need.an agent | * who will give you excellent service, * who will give you personalized attention, ° who has an excellent track record, & * whose clients\u2019 needs are number 1.Please do not hesitate to call me: it will be my pleasure to work with you.Own an address of distinction Fathers Day Delight OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 318 Côte St Antoine, Westmount RECENTLY SOLD 24 Melbourne, Westmount 459 Mount Pleasant, Westmount 3858 Marlowe, Westmount Adj.1315 de Maisonneuve W.#1001, Ville Marie RECENTLY RENTED 1355 Greene, Westmount te Bunn 2y Derbe | Uiffilrated Real Estate Agent / Agent immobilier affilié Platinum Club™ English ® French ® Spanish wy 933.0481 bunnyberke@yahoo.ca www.bunnyberke.com RE/MAX Westmount inc.1330 Greene Avenue Westmount, Quebec, H3Z 2B1 i si so0c C1 Sun] Aepsany | woylaunue H 16 Thursday June 12 2008 www.westmountexaminer.com ADDRESS 83 Chesterfield 413 Lansdowne 259 Metcalfe 15 Oakland 317 Prince Albert 80 Somerville 60 Summit Circle 743 Upper Roslyn CONDOMINIUMS 1 Wood, #204 20 Arlington 4374 de Maisonneuve 445 Elm 381 Grosvenor 497 Mountain 720 Victoria DUPLEXES 50-52 Columbia 4-6 Windsor CONDOMINIUMS 343 Clarke, #7 4215 de Maisonneuve, #3 4700 St.Catherine, #711 478 Wood COMMERCIAL HOME TRANSFERS IN JANUARY 2008 FROM Georgette Lehel Thurner Daniel Malka & Eve Lazar Gabriel Mary McCulloch David Flicker & Ruth Schor Flicker Karine Aline Desnoues & Laurent Debut Moulay-Edriss Kheidri Xiang Bi Philippe Boulanger Joseph Pearl Mathieu Lafleur-Ayotte Soeurs de la Congregation de Notre-Dame Ginette LePage & Guy Pinard Gillian Pollack Fercydoun Mavaddat & Golnaz Sharif Helena Van Der Star Margaret Gordon Frost estate Michael Brian Gianni de Pastena & Linda Scavone Lisa Mashaal Kuo Lee Li & Shone Hwa Son Michelle Golfman 4779-85 Sherbrooke, 4873-73A Sherbrooke, 417 Claremont USUFRUCT 437 Grosvenor, #10 _ REAL ESTATE 2007 TO PRICE VALUATION Courtney Elizabeth Derman & James Matthew Beckerleg $800,000 $758,100 Michelle Golfman $630,000 $558,700 Caramba Properties, Inc.$600,000 $622,300 Eleni Barbagiannis $1,375,000 $1,214,200 e Kate Rusko $810,000 $719,500 Joe Booth & Anna-Maria Lillian Evelyn Booth $672,000 $613,800 Mansurali Mohammadzadeh $2,350,000 $2,199,000 Paul-André Martineau & Julie Lecomte $1,007,000 $872,900 Moise Fefer $1,330,000 $1,570,800 HOME TRANSFERS IN FEBRUARY 2008 Scott B.Jones $1,350,000 $744,300 Pascale Delhaye $985,000 $544,800 Anne Robert & Georges E.Morin $1,050,000 $676,000 Johann Tomas Sigurdsson & Johanna Jakobslottir $772,850 $542,300 Alain Sabourin & Abraham Blair Wolman $1,050,000 $859,000 Joseph Chin & Gillian May Bellwood $700,000 $684,000 Frederic Klein $475,000 $451,300 Barbara Jeanne Buchanan (Ritter) $700,000 $404,500 Nahad Karim $218,000 $112,500 Valérie Baillargeon $370,000 $284,300 Bryna Levin (Cohen) $472,500 $497,700 Astrid Ann Evans $580,000 $450,000 Furst Management Inc., Furst Capital Inc.& 3457800 Canada Inc.9166-7907 Quebec Inc.$2,850,000 S2,795,700a Jan Fergus $360,000 S227,240b Linda Goldman aValuation is a combination of $1,478,400 for 4779-85 Sherbrooke, $653,000 for 4873-73A Sherbrooke, $664,300 for 417 Claremont.bDeed of usufruct relates to Apt.10 (4.36%) and Parking Space 16 (0.58%).Valuation is 4.94% of $4,600,000.Great pied-a-terre in fabulous Fort de la Montagne.730 sq.ft., two level unit with all the amenities of a luxury building.Also for rent.$349,500 or $1,900/mo.* JULIA DANIELS 514 935-4524 $397,000.Nord.The unique complex where you enjoy a year round tropical garden.Asking below eval.FATIONS | 437 GROSVENOR #7 Fabulous renov.condo 1200 sq.ft.1 1/2 bath, 12 CHESTERFIELD Lovely 3 bdrm open concept.Fin.bsmt.136 IRVINE Renovators dream 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, finished basement, large garden, 2 car parking.$469,000.Open concept.Indoor parking.Storage.For more information on the above please contact me in the utmost confidentiality at (514) 489-3472, 435 GROSVENOR #5 Renovators dream 2 bdrm bright, ë Garage, garden.garage.new windows, garage.R $619,000.$525,000.$369,000.LLU EL IS 2400 STE.CUNEGONDE Large sunny 2 bedrcom rental.Facing a garcen.$1,900/month unheated | CT 50 BRUCE.Charming 3+1 bedroom.Victorian beauty on dead end street near children's playground.Unlimited potential.$573,000.com Luxury furnished rental in prestige, downtown complex.Recently completely redecorated.| $8,000/mo.À must see! 3 bedroom rental in luxury building over 2,500 sq.ft.on two levels.$4,900/mo.Immediate occupancy.Impeccable 5 bdrm contemporary home on quiet residential street.Listed at $1,249,000.2459572 Let my 23 years of experience make your purchase or sale a pleasant experience.DONNA HINCHCLIFF >14-489-3472 Affiliated Real Estate Agent RE/MAX Westmount Inc.Independently owned and operated Office: 514 933-6781 Res.: 514 489-3472 ean cn tr gn saints Gol RB + AAR gas |111111) 1111) ROYAL LEPAGE RHI H E RITAGE Chartered Real Estate Broker independently Owned & Operated Franchise of Royal LePage Edythe Berman Pam Davidson McLernon Brigitte |.Burdman Brian Grant ivi Paul Harrison Marie-Thérèse Lacroix Marilyn Lally A 7 1, - 3 pe Tracy Holland i i Lidija Knezevic Glenn Peterson Marlene F Rubin Maria Santini 7 Elle Silver Joan Prevost Jill Prevost Paul Robert Gilles Rochon Norman Plotnick x.a VPN {MR A% Oscar Tarakjian James Thomas Ginette Tremblay Martha Tsadilas Allen Zhai With two locations ir Westmount e 1245 Greene Ave e 4 Westmount Square, Suite 110 www.royallepage.ca 514.934.1818 ALIS TL OUR AFPSINY LIOTISUMUEXIUNOUISIM MM « i Il S00 18 Thursday June 12 2008 www.westmountexaminer.com COMMUNITY LIFE Marilynn Vanderstaay Westmount\u2019s annual garage sale\u2019 primary purpose was to raise funds so the service club could sponsor local I years past, the Rotary Club of projects and organizations in the community and beyond.Ironically, this year the club filled the Westmount arena with more donations than any previous year \u2014 and this year the community came to the sale to receive.A start-up daycare centre in the Cote des Neiges district sorely needed basics to furbish the fledgling centre that already has 80 children waiting for care.The administrator was able to fill her car with so many children\u2019s books, dishes, and utensils, then had to come Driving a hard bargain: New Rotary president Cynthia Campbell worked the glassware table.ANDY DODGE & ASSOC.INC.Real estate consultants & appraisers C.P.357, Succ.Victoria, Westmount H3Z 2V8 Tel: 482-8560 FAX: 482-8621 www.andydodgeassociates.com WINDOW WASHING HOMES ° OFFICES MONTREAL WINDOW CLEANING 392-1363 back on Monday morning with a truck for more furniture and toys The Welcome Hall Men\u2019s Mission took away two truckloads of furniture, books and more to sell/give away at their warehouse thrift store on De Courcelle Street.Members of a Verdun church carted away a truck filled with necessary items for their parish and beyond.The library at the ENTREPRENEURS ELECTRICIENS MASTER ELECTRICIANS Serving Westmount for over 60 years 2214951 e Specialized in renovations in older homes e Generator installations e Fast and reliable service 2404481 Te: 481-0125 5800 St.Jacques W.Member, Corporation des Maîtres Électriciens du Québec 1904-2008 Window Cleaning Excellence for 102 Years Montreal Botanical Gardens was the beneficiary of eight cartons of books about landscaping and gardening, with enough left over to give three boxes of gardening and plant books to a friend of Rotary who will take them back home with him to Guatemala.And the club will ship seven boxes of much-needed books, especially children\u2019s books, to a centre it regularly sponsors in Trinidad.The community at large came in droves to take advantage of great prices on items they could not normally afford \u2014 like televisions for $5, nearly new couches for $100, and a working Hewlett Packard ink jet printer for $10.That same spirit of giving was evident in the people who made all that possible.The residents of Westmount and beyond who generously gave their belongings, some of them very valuable and most saleable.The dedicated Rotarians who for a year met weekly to pick up and store all the furniture, televisions, house wares, literally hundreds of books and more.And then for a week before the sale with the help of committed volunteers, many of whom have for years been giving their time to the garage sale, first schlepped the abundance of items into the arena and then sorted into various departments.The volunteers alongside Rotarians ALL TYPES OF ROOF TODAY IT\u2019S TOPSEAL! TT Ea 15 years Properties for sale HUDSON Club Resort (water front) 2 story house, 1,800 sq.ft.; land 18,000 sq.ft.; 2 car garage, backing onto Lake of Two Mountain.Facilities include: pool, tennis, beach, park.$549,000.(450)451-5086 HOUSE CONTENT CLEARANCE RONDA 4 514-236-4159 LAURENTIANS: St-Donat.Lac Quareau.3 seasons cottage for sale, large lot.low taxs and upkeep cost 65.0008.Cooperative but.separate as to property.Fully furnished 3 bdr, bathroom, kitchen, dining/ living-room.12 'X20' screening porch, electric heating, artisian well, 3 min.walk to lake.Wonderful area for children.(514)484-4665 Benoit Dubuc Plrrelonss METCALF: 4-1/2, Démén.Lafontaine & §6-1/2, renovated, Fils \u2018spacious, bright, de Anjou hardwood floors, \u2018Thigh ceilings, heated.(514)932-2549 La Direction www.cogir.net PIERREFONDS: 1 month free.Must see! 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Call Marnie at the Quebec Community Newspapers Association for more information.(514)453-6300 Visit: www.qcna.org HOT tub (spa) Covers Best Price, Best Quality.Afl Shapes & Colours Available.Call all at wholesale prices.Planting and Vi delivery.John 452-4 514) Job: 12708 \u20acDd GARAGE sale (moving).household and kitchen items, some high-end furniture, books.CD's.bookcases.8 Burton, West- mount.Saturday/ Sunday, June 14th and 15th.Garage soles 1-866-652-6837 www.theco- verguy.ca HOT tub 2008, loaded.all options, cover, warranty, new.stilt in wrap.Cost $9,000.sell $4,900.Delivery Possible.(418)683-2436 HOT tub 2008.loaded.all options.cover.warranty, new, still in wrap.Cost $9.000, sell $4,900.Delivery Possible (514)745-6536 REDFERN/ KEN- SINGTON: 4-1/2, 6-1/2, renovated, spacious, bright, hardwood floors, high ceilings, heated.(514)932-2549 www.cogir.net RECONNECT your home phone! No one refused, free transfers.low activation.lowest rates available! Great long distance rates! 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Sy g i The \u2018unsavoury\u2019 Boul.St.Laurent back in 1974.Photo: Robert ND Wilkins precocious adolescent dignity, much to the amusement of those same gaudy mortals with whom we had earlier exchanged glances.Minutes later, having proudly and triumphantly put that fleeting moment of juvenile awkwardness behind us, we set foot in the Montreal Pool Room, a Lower Main landmark since 1912 and situated more or less across the street from where we had previously been so unceremoniously ousted.After having devoured several quintessential Montreal \u201csteamies\u201d with their requisite French fries, my friends and I quite shyly slithered our way into the back of the establishment where several billiard tables were to be found.However, once there, we observed many more of the madcaps who make up the diaspora which is the Main.Even for relatively unstudied teens, it was not encouraging and so we quickly decamped as circumspectly as when we had entered the building.It was, in any event, almost supper time and a long trek home in those pre- subway days.Besides, the Habs were being broadcast later that evening on television! E/T YT ® for two [Ta [1 Atlantide course since 1991 Monday to Thursday : ; $54 À mature perspective Later in life, 1 returned to St.Lawrence Main somewhat more mature, and for other incitements.In fact, on that same stretch of tawdry urban roadway was ironically found the Monument National, home in this city to the National Theatre School.Virtually every month, I would venture off to this truly historic site \u2014 so important in the traditions of both the French Canadian and Jewish communities of this province - to take in the latest production of the celebrated drama school.The quality of the plays staged by the senior students was superb and | would almost always leave the tattered edifice more than satisfied.Once on the street, | would again amazingly find myself in the midst of that same garish world that so intrigued me as an adolescent.Little had changed from those earlier juvenile occasions except that now | could put my feet in the Midway Tavern without suffering the humiliation of my misguided adventure of all those years ago.includes golf, cart and dinner Friday and Saturday After 1:30 pm Al id 160$ VOA Tax & Services Monday to Thursday : $43 © | © after 1:30 pm: $39 » after 1:30 pm: $30 Friday, Saturday & Sunday : $72 Friday, Saturday & Sunday : $53 Le after 1:30 pm: $54 © after 1:30 pm $43 Tax & Services Included course since 2006 Interestingly, however, the better part of that youthful desire was no longer with me.As for the Lower Main today, many of the establishments I knew are gone, not the least of which was the St.Lawrence Market that is now a public square in which many of those same unconventional personalities while away their time on a hot summer's night, Suddenly, I am roused from my fleeting deliberation of The Main's past by the abrupt movement of a demolition container carrying off yet another consignment of debris from the old Fogarty Building.The receptacle is pulled away forcefully and noisily from the site just as another rapidly replaces it.No time for unsolicited sentiment here.* Robert N.Wilkins, a retired Montreal area high school teacher, is a researcher and writer with the Quebec Family History Society, an anglophone genealogical ussocia- tion based in Pointe Claire.He can be reached at montreal _1900@hotmail.com 2446964 Sunday after 1:30 pm ® \u201cFamily Sunday\u201d Children under 14 years accompanied by an adult = Ÿ www.golfatlantide.com 2201 boul.Don Quichotte, Blvd.Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot, PQ play free.514.425.2000 [ SUN, AËPSINL | UUODIUIUTEXSJUTIOULIISS MM cu H cz soo | 24 Thursday June 12 2008 www.westmountexaminer.com | le 245 Victoria Westmount #20 Groupe Sutton - Centre Ouest Inc.* Chartered Real Estate Broker 2455976 245 Victoria Westmount #20 QUALITY SERVICE & RESULTS FOR SELLERS AND BUYERS Patricia Hinojosa 514-885-3567 2000 Claremont 4339 Montrose Ave.WESTMOUNT: 2 PROSPECT.Charming Victorian in secluded location in lower Westmount.Renovate to your needs at this affordable price, then save on gas & walk to work! 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