The Westmount examiner, 25 décembre 2008, jeudi 25 décembre 2008

[" ote to readers The office of the Westmount Examiner COMMUNITY LIFE will be closed from Thursday, Dec.85 to A VISIT FROM ST.NICK Le we will resume-our business Young patients at the Montreal Children\u2019s re er Hospital were treated to an early Christmas.The Examiner Ce gis Page 9 his opportunity towish all our\u201d age : readers a very happy and safe Holiday - and al the best in 2009! .This week on the INTERNE, D www.westmountexart LOCAL NEWS City Hall loses Marie José Aubertin to retirement PSOs lend a helping hand Annual food drive benefits - Westmount\u2019s less fortunate Lnscontinenta Vol 73, no 50 * Thursday December 25\" 2008 Westmount XAMINER www.westmountexaminer.com Matthew Surridge estmount Public Security continued its annual tradition of helping the community's A neediest families, conducting its yearly holiday food drive over several weeks leading up to Friday, Dec.19, when the | donated food was delivered to underprivileged Westmounters.As it does every year at this time, the food drive underscores the fact that there are indeed low-income families living within Westmount\u2019s borders.\u201cHonestly, it\u2019s a lot of work, but if we could, if we had the time and resources, it\u2019s something we could do all year,\u201d said Sergeant Denis Proulx, who oversaw this year\u2019s food drive.\u201cIt\u2019s a lot of work, but it\u2019s worth it,\u201d echoed PSO Kelly Helmsley.\u201cIt\u2019s a pleasure.\u201d Helmsley picked up the food donated through collection bins in Victoria Hall, the Westmount Library, Centre Greene, Westmount City Hall, the Westmount Arena,and the headquarters of Public Security and Montreal Police Station 12 on Stanton Street.Continued on page 10 CLASSIFIED | Oo Ria 66-937.5236 866 MERKADO The City of Westmount\u2019 holiday flower show is now in full bloom in the Conservatory between Victoria Hall and the Westmount Public Library.Between now and Jan.4, residents are encouraged to stop by to enjoy the special display of poinsettias \u2014 a Christmas tradition.The Conservatory is open from 10 am.to 2:45 p.m.on weekdays and from 10 a.m.to 4:45 p.m.on weekends, as well as on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.10: Marin \u20ac parry You are looking for great deals?Merkado.ca/bids LU is THE place!! To H2 Thursday, December 25,2008 www.westmountexaminer.com i.See stores for more specials i *.Voir en magasin plusieurs autres spéciaux + | www.akhavanfood.com E BE eS ogg à We are open from 8 a.m.everyday L.NE M É Nous sommes ouverts dès 8h tous les jours Heures d'ouverture rue Sherb -.727) 22 ed i 2008 Re a ya (IPR a aT 2 CIENT, a ST-CHARLES SHERBROOKE DECARIE § CAVENDISH Clan \u2014 Eos fo emp agen \u2014 » um = p= Te LOCAL NEWS o Dismissal of heritage home height lawsuit raises questions in city council Martin C.Barn recent Quebec Superior Court deci- A: allowing an upper Westmount homeowner to raise the height of the roof atop his heritage house has elicit ed mixed reactions from members of the City of Westmounts various architecture and urban planning committees.Judge Robert Mongeon dismissed a stop- work request brought against Steven Goldberg of 27 Bellevue Ave.by Mireille Raymond, his neighbour on nearby Sunnyside Avenue.In his ruling, Mongeon refused to quash a building permit issued by the City, thus clearing the way for the conversion of an attic crawlspace into a fourth storey atop the Goldberg home.Raymond had earlier obtained a temporary injunction, claiming that the extra storey would block the view of Montreal from her home.The case, which was heard over four days in September, saw members of city council subpoenaed to give testimony about Westmount's urban planning process.The judge also made an on-site visit to see for himself the potential impact if the work were completed.At council\u2019s December meeting, \u201cIts very difficult to be equitable and fair to everybody, to try to apply as judiciously as possible the rules to everybody in the same manner.\u201d Councillor Cynthia Lulham Councillor Cynthia Lulham, who chairs the Urban Planning, Demolition and Planning Advisory committees, noted that \u201cthe Superior Court supported the decisions and processes of PAC and found no fault in their interpretations and applications .\u201c.It's a very difficult job,\" she said of the work done by the committees.\u201cIt\u2019s very diffi- Hale \u201cA lot of this could be avoided if we had a more open process in the beginning,\u201d says Councillor Patrick Martin.vus ie cult to be equitable and fair to everybody, to try to apply as judiciously as possible the rules to everybody in the same manner .But | did want to add our laws are not static.We are not Upper Canada Village.Trends change, building styles change, materials change, and so we are always having to have reviews and examine the impact of these trends and materials .There are many dossiers that we have been working on for the last two years, which will come into fruition this year, might start coming forward I hope in January to council and then to the public and public meetings.\u201d Councillor Patrick Martin, who sits on the Urban Planning and Demolition committees, wrote an opinion piece in the Examiner last September warning that \u201ca spate of lawsuits between residents and their neighbours, and more alarmingly between residents and their own city, are red flags that perhaps all is not perfect in our little Camelot \u2026.à pattern is emerging.\u201d Last week, he told the Examiner, \u201c1 really do feel that a lot of time and energy and angst and hurt is being spent on these cases, and a lot of this could be avoided if we had a more open process in the beginning, where people were made aware carly of what's happening so they don't have to wait until something is under construction.\u201d Martin has claimed and continues to maintain that council typically \u201chad not much clue what they were voting for\u201d when presented with recommendations from the PAC.\u201cPAC would come forward with a series of 48 recommendations and no one had time to look at it and they'd just say, \u2018Let\u2019s put that by PAC,\u201d he said.\u201cBut of the 48 cases, there were six perhaps where there could be a negative impact on the neighbourhood, in which case the councillors should be made aware of that so they could decide accordingly.\u201d Ville de Westmount City of Westmount Rhotolmagerie Inc.Ralph Thompson Photographe/Photogiapher +1-514-214-2707 www.photoimagerie com Fhotoimagetie@sympalico ca ätiage/Weading.ÉvénementEvent Portrait > Kichitecture/Immobiier/Real Estate Fine An Reproduction in, tii 7, Resolutions 930 de Courcelle, Montréal, QC H4C 3C8 Tél.(514) 487-0086 Téléc.(514) 487-7801 copieresolutions@bellnet.ca 2726662 SERVICES MUNICIPAUX - PÉRIODE DES FÊTES 2008 Pendant la période des Fêtes, l'horaire des services municipaux de la Ville de Westmount sera modifié comme suit : * Bureaux administratifs : Les bureaux administratifs situés à l'hôtel de ville, à Hydro Westmount, au Service des travaux publics.à la Sécurité publique (y compris le bureau des permis de stationnement) et à l'Arèna de Westmount sont fermés : * du 24 au 28 décembre; et * du 31 décembre au 4 janvier Conservatoire et serres : Ces installations sont ouvertes au public selon l'horaire suivant : les 23 et 24 décembre : de 10hà14h45 le 25 décembre : de 10hä16h 45 les 26 décembre : de 10h à 14h45 les 27 et 28 décembre : de 10h #16h45 du 28 au 31 décembre : de 10hà14h45 le += janvier de10ha16h4b le 2 janvier : de 10hà 14h45 les 3 et 4 janvier : de 10ha 16h45 + La Bibliothèque publique de Westmount sera fermée du 24 décembre au 26 décembre, et du 31 décembre au 2 janvier.* Centre communautaire Victoria Hall : fermé -jusqu'au 4 janvier inclusivement.» Patinoires de l'Aréna : Les patinoires de hockey et de patinage libre seront ouvertes selon l'horaire des fêtes disponible sur notre site Web.L'aréna est fermé les 25 décembre et 1\u201d janvier, * Collecte des ordures : |! n'y aura pas de collecte des déchets les jeudis 25 décembre et 1er janvier, mais aura lieu UNE JOURNÉE PLUS TÔT sur les rues affectées, soit les mercredis 24 décembre et 31 décembre.à la même heure que d'habitude.Collecte sélective : La collecte de matieres recyclables aura lieu durant la période des Fêtes.N'oubliez pas de placer les bacs bleus derrière le trottoir entre 7 h et 8 h le mercredi matin.MUNICIPAL SERVICES - 2008 HOLIDAY PERIOD During the holiday season, the City of Westmount has modified operating schedules for services and municipal buildings, as outlined below: * Administrative Offices: Administrative offices in City Hall, Hydro Westmount, Public Works, Public Security (including the Parking Permits office) and in the Westmount Arena will be closed: + December 24 to December 28 * December 31 to January 4 * Conservatory and Greenhouses: These facilities are open to the public according to the following hours: December 23 and24 10am.to 2:45 p.m.December 25 10 a.m.to 4:45 pm.December 26 10 am.fo 2:45 p.m.December 27 and 28: 10 am.to 4:45 p.m.December 29 to 31: 10 am.to 2:45 p.m, January 1: 10am.to 4:45 p.m.January 2: 10 am.to 2:45 p.m.January 3 and 4: 10 am.to 4:45 p.m.* The Westmount Public Library will be closed from December 24 to December 26, and from December 31 to January 2.Victoria Hall Community Centre: closed until January 4 inclusively.* Skating Rinks at the Arena: The rinks for hockey and general skating will open to the public according to the holiday schedule available on our Web site.The Arena will be closed December 25 and January 1 + Garbage Collection: There will be no garbage collection on Thursday, December 25 and Thursday, January 1, but will take place on affected streets ONE DAY EARLIER on Wednesdays.December 24 and December 31 at the same time of day.* Recycling Collection: Recyclable materials will be collected as usual.Please make sure your blue hox is placed behind the sidewalk between 7 and 8 a.m.on Wednesday for pick up.z/z2au41 JOQUUOIS(]'AEPSIQY] WO ISUTIUEXIIUTIOWIISAM MMM se E ç sw Lu ll 4 Thursday, December 25, 2008 www.westmountexaminer.com OPINION City Hall won't be the same The recent announcement that long-time mayoral assistant Marie José Aubertin has taken a retirement option comes as little surprise, given the litany of familiar names and faces on the City of Westmount staff who have decided to leave over the past couple of years.But while several key positions have been filled by capable newcomers to the Westmount community, Marie José\u2019s departure will no doubt be felt for a long time to come.Though the City staff has several able replacements on its roster, somehow the reception desk outside the mayor's office won't be the same without her.Marie José has served the City with distinction and dedication.She is well-known for her bright and chipper personality, and could always be counted on to be the very epitome of cheerfulness and professional efficiency.Even during the darkest days à few years ago when Westmount was forced under the auspices of the City of Montreal and morale around City Hall was at an all-time low, Marie José remained steadfast in her constant good cheer despite obvious bureaucratic hardships.We wish her all the very best for a happy retirement.Kudos to SWAT Some come for the hockey action, others come for the exercise, but all come to help raise money for one of the worthiest of worthy causes \u2014 our children\u2019s hospitals.Members of Westmount's old timers\u201d hockey team may no longer have all the speed and agility of their youth, but they certainly have every reason to be proud of themselves, not only for having recently organized and participated in their annual fundraising \u2018tounoi, but for having done it for the 20th consecutive year.Anyone who has attended this now-tradi- tional event will attest that it takes a daunting amount of organizing and logistical prowess to put together the three-day hockey tournament, silent auction and other activities, and once again the players and their families pulled it off admirably.Inspired by the late Nicolas Matossian Jr.(son of the former Westmount city councillor), whose own battle with brain cancer drove him to help other kids, the efforts of these dedicated individuals is truly remarkable.But the ever-modest players and prime organizers would be quick to point out that their annual success is due in large part to an outpouring of support from local businesses, organizations and individuals who come through with donations of goods and services.This of course makes the annual SWAT hockey \u2018tournoi\u2019 a true community initiative and a proud Westmount tradition.FOR NOT HAVING PULLING ME OV ER THA SNOW TIRES P?T'S RIGHT COME You Ef EIT aR] 7 | PAR = a Latest news on the Arena/Pool renewal project In Council\u2019s on-going commitment to provide residents with timely information regarding the Arena/Pool Renewal Project, we are providing updates on the most recent news and developments regarding project planning initiatives.The design team and the steering committee have met with Lemay's architects and continue to refine and rationalize a design proposal.Given the present economy, polling to-res- idents will be postponed until the City knows what funding it can expect from the provincial government.In the meantime, regular programming is resuming for spring/summer 2009.Westmount residents can expect to receive the next issue of the Culture, Sports and Recreation Activity Guide in the first trimester of 2009.Additional parking places have now been made available for the users of the Arena behind the Montreal Oral School for the Deaf located at 4670 Ste.Catherine St.W.In order to provide protection to pedestrians crossing at that location, traffic signals will be installed at Bethune and Ste.Catherine Street.The 2009 Sports Facility membership cards are on sale at the arena offices and at Victoria Hall.In order to receive regular e-mail messages on the Arena/Pool project or other information related to Sports and Recreation activities, we invite you to complete your personal E-Westmount profile on our Web site at www.westmount.org .On behalf of the City Council, may your Holiday Season be a good one and may 2009 be a year of good health, and prosperity for all.* For information on these or related issues, please refer to our Web site at www.westmount.org or contact Brigitte Stock at 514-989-5371.Send us your letters .The Examiner welcomes letters from readers on issues of local inter- ; est.Letters should be sent to; larsenw@transcontinental.ca; (preferable), by fax to 514-484-6028 or by | mail to Letters to the Editor, The: Westmount Examiner, 345 Victoria Ave.| suite 508, Westmount, Qc.H3Z 2N2.| Only letters bearing the writer\u2019s full name, address, and a daytime contact phone number will be considered for publication.Hand-written letters will not be accepted.Letters may be edited for length and/or clarity.FE Westmounm RE WWW ES UOUMLEN ANNEE COM 345 Victoria, suite 508, Westmount (Qc) H3Z 2N2 Tel: 514 484-5610 Fax: 514 484-6028 Publisher: Denis Therrien News director: Marc Lalonde Regional Manager.Newspaper Director: Nancy Macdonald ri chief: Florence Reinson Louis Mercier 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part or in whole, in an official or unoffical manner, 1s prohibited without à written permission from the publisher.ess Please recyle this newspaper Printed by: Imprimeries Transcontinental 2003 inc.Division Transmag 10807, rue Mirabeau Ville d'Anjou.Qc HU 117 Distribution: Transcontinental Media Inc.Publi-Sac Montréal, 337-6920 A Published by: Transcontinental Media G.P.President : Natalie Larivière www.transcontinentalmedia.com ranscontinental OASIS og NP MN ES LS OPINION Old NEW © December 20, 2007 EMERGENCY MEASURES: \u201cAs of noon Wednesday, the City of Westmount has enacted temporary emergency measures by allowing snow-removal vehicles to blow snow from public roadways onto private property, where possible.These extraordinary measures were being taken to ensure that the huge volume of snow can be removed as quickly as possible from local streets \u2014 in anticipation of rainfall over the weekend, and a return to freezing temperatures the following week.By removing snow more quickly, the City hopes to reduce the likelihood of significant quantities of ice forming on Westmount streets after this weekend\u2019s expected rain, which would create extremely dangerous conditions for pedestrians and drivers alike\u201d from the archives 1935-2008 Five Years Ago December 25, 2003 SMALLER HOSPITAL: \u201cThe McGill University Health Centre\u2019s Glen Yards campus will be 45 per cent smaller, but only $100 million cheaper than its initially estimated $1.2 billion cost.Submitting the revised plan last week to an independent technical review committee chaired by Daniel Johnson and Brian Mulroney, who will be reporting to the province, MUHC board chairman David Culver said the superhospital was on track to obtaining the provincial cabinet\u2019s approval by the spring.\u2018We've succeeded in preparing a proposal that respects the government's parameters but remains true to our vision for excellence in patient care, teaching and research, said Culver, a Westmount resident.\u201d Ten Years Ago December 24, 1998 PUPPY JOYRIDE: \u201cAfter a few days of stress, the Kaulbach family\u2019s holiday spirit was restored Monday with the safe return of their puppy, which had been inadvertantly stolen by an apologetic car thief.\u2018We don\u2019t care about the car \u2014 we just want our dog back, said a worried Michele Kaulbach on Monday morning, a few hours before the puppy was found.The Kaulbachs® 1993 Jeep Wagoneer was stolen from the corner of Ste.Catherine Street and Abbott Avenue at 8:45 Saturday morning, their eight-month-old golden lab River in the back.Things took a bizarre twist a few hours later when the thief phoned the Kaulbachs\u2019 Strathcona Avenue home to apologize for accidently stealing the puppy along with the vehicle.He promised that the dog would not be harmed and said he would call back with a plan for its safe return.That call never came.After two days of constant worry, the Kaulbachs finally got a call from someone who had found River digging through garbage on St.Hubert Street.\u201d 1933-6781 Why Christmas should be more commercial Christmas should celebrate reason, selfishness and capitalism ! couard Puikoif hristmas in America is an exuberant display of human ingenuity, capitalist productivity, and the enjoyment of life, Yet all of these are castigated as \u201cmaterialistic\u201d; the real meaning of the holiday, we are told, is assorted Nativity tales and altruist injunctions (e.glove thy neighbor) that no one takes seriously.In fact, Christmas as we celebrate it today is a 19th-century American invention.The freedom and prosperity of post Civil War America created the happiest nation in history.The result was the desire to celebrate, to revel in the goods and pleasures of life on earth.Christmas (which was not a federal holiday until 1870) became the leading American outlet for this feeling.Historically, people have always celebrated the winter solstice as the time when the days begin to lengthen, indicating the earth's return to life.Ancient Romans feasted ard reveled during the festival of Saturnalia.Early Christians condemned these Roman celebrations \u2014 they were waiting for the end of the world and had only scorn for earthly pleasures.By the fourth century the pagans were worshipping the god of the sun on Dec.25, and the Christians came to a decision: if you can\u2019t stop \u2018em, join \u2018em.They claimed (contrary to known fact) that the date was Jesus\u2019 birthday, and usurped the solstice holiday for their Church.Even after the Christians stole Christmas, they were ambivalent about it.The holiday was inherently a pro-life festival of earthly renewal, but the Christians preached renunciation, sacrifice, and concern for the next world, not this one.As Cotton Mather, an 18th-century clergyman, put it: \u201cCan you in your consciences think that our Holy Savior is honored by mirth?.Shall it be said that at the birth of our Savior .\u2026 .we take time to do actions that have much more vf hell than of heaven in them?\u201d Then came the major developments of 19th-century capitalism: industrialization, urbanization, the triumph of science \u2014 all of it leading to easy transportation, efficient mail delivery, the widespread publishing of books and magazines, new inventions making life comfortable and exciting, and the rise of entrepreneurs who understood that the way to make a profit was to produce something good and sell it to a mass market.For the first time, the giving of gifts became a major feature of Christmas.Early Christians denounced gift-giving as a Roman practice, and Puritans called it diabolical.But Americans were not to be deterred.Thanks to capitalism, there was enough wealth to make gifts possible, a great productive apparatus to advertise them and make them available cheaply, and a country so content that men wanted to reach out to their friends and express their enjoyment of life.The whole country took with glee to giving gifts on an unprecedented scale.Santa Claus is a thoroughly American invention.There was a St.Nicholas long ago and a feeble holiday connected with him (on Dec.5).In 1822, an American named Clement Clarke Moore wrote a poem about a visit from St.Nick.It was Moore (and a few other New Yorkers) who invented St.Nick\u2019s physical appearance and personality, came up with the idea that Santa travels on Christmas Eve in a sleigh pulled by reindeer, comes down the chimney, stuffs toys in the kids\u2019 stockings, then goes back to the North Pole.Of course, the Puritans denounced Santa as the Anti-Christ, because he pushed Jesus to Continued on page 12 OD UN Notaries Durso & Toone Andrea F.Durso * Philip Toone 4635 Sherbrooke West Westmount, Quebec T.514.931.2531 E 514.931.2534 BITVQUE PORTUGAISE CUISINE + ART GALERY The only Portuguese Quebec where you can bring restaurant in your own winel on't you wish we were all bom m Portugal, a sun drenched country where there's plenty of time 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raised at such events as the annual Perennial Plant Exchange were earmarked for the totem\u2019s restoration and its relocation to a more prominent place in the Westmount community.In city council last week, Councillor George Bowser, a member of the Horticultural Advisory Committee, announced that the committee unanimously agreed to recommend that the totem be stabilized with minimum intervention.The work is to be paid for with $6,258 collected during a plant exchange last May, as well as a Secret Gardens Tour, and that the totem \u201cshould be erected in the library with an interpretive plaque.Further discussions with (library director) Ann Moffat resulted in a proposed location.\u201cNow this doesn\u2019t mean that council is HOY HOY HO! Schedule your appointment now to dispose of your old fridge or your old freezer during or after the holidays! giving its blessing,\u201d Bowser added.\u201cBut it means that council doesn\u2019t have to vote money for it.Citizens have already raised money for the purpose and all the administration has to do is to say, \u2018Well, we can do it or not.\u201d Director General Duncan Campbell said a number of estimates were made over the years as to how much should be invested in the totem\u2019s restoration.\u201cAs things are right now, we will let the totem pole remain as is,\u201d he said.\u201cI think that reflects its heritage.And so we feel that a place in the library is probably the best location for most citizens to have a look at it, as well as maintaining the atmospheric conditions as such so it\u2019Il have a long and healthy life.So | think we'll try to coordinate that later on in 2009 around some celebration at the library.\u201d Councillor Cynthia Lutham noted that the totem was originally located in the children\u2019s section of Westmount Park and it was later moved to the greenhouse, \u201cbecause, of course, out west it would have been in a very humid environment.\u201cBut then the greenhouse was a bit too humid and plants were climbing on it and people were concerned when this started many years ago.\u201d According to Lulham, a reading taken from a hydrometer in the library indicates \u201cthis proposed area of the library is fine,\u201d so that when the totem placed there its paint won't be affected.Best Wishes from Marc Garneau Member of Parliament Westmount Ville-Marie Marc Garneau & his family would like to wish all the residents of the riding a year DO YOU HAVE ONE OF THESE ENERGY-GUZZLERS IN YOUR BASEMENT, GARAGE OR EVEN IN YOUR KITCHEN?X Refrigerator or freezer over 10 years old X 10 to 25 cubic feet in volume X Still working and plugged in Be sure to have your electricity bill handy.We will quickly come and round up this menace FREE OF CHARGE.Then dispose of it in the proper environmentally friendly manner.You will receive a cheque for $60 in the mail.) RECYC-FRIGO VIRONNEMENT œ ENERGY WISE 2715042 - |} 6 Thursday, December 25, 2008 www.westmountexaminer.com full of health, happiness and success.4060, Sainte-Catherine West Suite 340 Montréal QC - H3Z 223 Garneau M@parl.gc.ca 2721838 of SE ORR to SRE Craig Cormack he immune systems of seniors do | not function as well as those of younger adults.For example, more than 20 per cent of adults over the age of 65 who experience serious bacterial infections do not get fevers (fevers rid the body vf infection).Older adults are also less capable of producing infection-fighting cells called lymphocytes.The good news is that there are many foods that can significantly increase your immunity to infection and illness.Foods to limit or avoid High levels of blood sugar rob your body's white cells of their ability to fight infection.An average bowl of ice cream or can of soda has 12 teaspoons of sugar.Replace sugar in your diet with small amounts of unpasteurized honey, barley malt or rice syrup.Many refined foods and baked goods also contain large amounts of sugar (and empty calories).So limit your intake of pastries, pancakes and related foods.Reduce your coffee intake.Coffee is a Ville de Westmount City of Westmount diuretic and it causes the loss of important nutrients such as calcium, magnesium and potassium.Coffee is acidic and eats away at the good bacteria in your intestines that are so beneficial to your immune system.Cut down on alcohol.Alcohol depresses your nervous system and inhibits your bone marrow\u2019s ability to regenerate blood cells.Consumed to excess, it is toxic to your liver, depletes vitamin B and is dehydrating.Avoid the empty calories of white bread and white pasta.Cut down on red meat and avoid both fast food and fried food.Home- cooked, broiled, steamed and lightly sautéed foods are much better for you.Foods to enjoy Complex carbohydrates such brown rice, millet, quinoa, buckwheat, oats and barley are all good choices.So are 100 per cent whole wheat and multigrain breads and pastas.These foods are excellent sources of energy, vitamins, minerals and fibre which aids your digestion and cleanses your colon of toxins.Eat lots of leafy green vegetables.Romaine (not Iceberg) lettuce, collard greens, kale, broccoli, spinach and celery are 25 décembre et 1° janvier.heure que d'habitude.mercredi demeure INCHANGÉE.Collecte d\u2019ordu Garbage Collectl® NE 9 Veuillez noter qu\u2019il n\u2018y aura pas de collecte d'ordures les jeudis Exceptionnellement, elle aura lieu UNE JOURNÉE PLUS TÔT, soit les mercredis précédents : le 24 décembre et le 31 décembre, à la même La collecte des matières recyclables qui se fait normalement le yo.WERLECLH Le F .res - période des fêtes ection - = Please take note that there will be no garbage collection on Thursday, December 25 and Thursday, January 1.Exceptionally, garbage collection for affected streets will instead take place ONE DAY EARLIER on the preceding Wednesdays, December 24 and December 31 at the same time of day.Please note that recycling collection, which normally takes place on Wednesday, remains UNCHANGED.x Re Holiday Schedule 2724964 or all excellent choices.They contain minerals and phytochemicals that protect your body against diseases including cancer.Also cat many yellow and orange vegetables such as carrots, winter squash and sweet potatoes to get beta carotene.Do not boil or deep-fry vegetables.Lightly stcam or sauté them \u2018al dente\u2019 so that you get the full value of their nutrients and fibre.Eat a wide variety of fruits.Berries in season are especially good for cancer prevention.Fruit juices and tropical fruits such as bananas and pineapples are high in sugar so limit them as much as possible.Protein is important for building a strong immune system.It boosts your energy and builds muscle mass.Good sources are lean, unprocessed meats, poultry, and fish including salmon, sardines, mackerel, trout and tuna.(Did you know that half a can of sardines contains 25% per cent of the calcium and 70 per cent of the vitamin D you need in your daily diet?) Other good sources of protein include whey protein, flax sceds, tofu, tempeh, beans, lentils and other legumes.Other toods good for immunity include onions, garlic, ginger, and turmeric (a spice How to boost your immune system with food which is an anti-inflammatory).Eat small quantities of almonds, walnuts and pumpkin seeds for zinc.Eat plain 2 per cent yogurt in your cereal and top with fresh fruit.Cook, dress foods and create salads with extra virgin olive oil, which contains healthy plant fats that support your immune system.Finally, drink six to eight glasses of water every day.Get a good water filter and drink to your health.Water helps eliminate toxins that strain your immune system.Water also supports your liver and kidneys, keeps you hydrated and reduces your sugar cravings.Next month: How to boost your immune system with supplements.« Comments, questions or suggestions?Contact Craig Cormack at http://www.rising- - tao.ca/ or call him at 514.369.7860.Craig Cormack, B.A, RMT, is a Chi Kung master, senior Tai Chi instructor and registered Chinese massotherapist based in Montreal, Canada.He gives courses tn Tar Chi, Cli Kung, Tai Chu stretching and fanuly massage at Centre Greene (1090 Greene Ave.Westmount).He secs massotherapy clients at lis Westmount office at 4112 Ste.Catherine St.W.; Westmount City of Westmount SÉANCE SPÉCIALE DU CONSEIL APPEL D'UNE DECISION DU COMITE DE DEMOLITION 310, CHEMIN DE LA COTE ST-ANTOINE A TOUTES LES PERSONNES INTERESSEES : AVIS PUBLIC est par la présente donné qu'une séance spéciale du conseil se tiendra le mercredi 14 janvier 2009 à 19 h dans la salle du conseil de l'hôtel de ville de Westmount aux fins d'entendre l'appel déposé au conseil suite à la décision du comité de démolition de délivrer le permis de démolition au propriétaire du bâtiment situé au 310, chemin de la Côte St-Antoine en la ville de Westmount.- Tous les documents pertinents concernant cette demande de démolition, incluant les plans, sont disponibles pour consultation au bureau du directeur du Service de l'aménagement urbain de la Ville de Westmount, situé au 4333, Sherbrooke Ouest, Westmount, Québec.DONNE a Westmount, Québec, ce 23 jour de décembre 2008.Mario Gerbeau Greffier de la ville / City Clerk EE CE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE DEMOLITION COMMITTEE 310 COTE ST.ANTOINE ROAD TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a special council meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.in the Council Chamber of Westmount City Hall to hear the appeal submitted, following the decision of the Demolition Committee to grant a demolition permit to the owner of the building located at 310 Céte St.Antoine Road in the City of Westmount.All relevant documents concerning this proposed demolition, including plans, are available for consultation at the office of the Director of the Urban Planning Department located at 4333 Sherbrooke street West, Westmount, Quebec, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.GIVEN at Westmount, Quebec, this December 23, 2008 \"CT J9QUUIIO(T AEPSIT | WO IUTIEXIJUTIOWISIM MMM < Bo H8 Thursday, December 25, 2008 www.westmountexaminer.com NEW PLANS FROM NO THE NEW OWNER\u2019S GUARANTEE PER MONTH\u201d ACTIVATION 1.No activation fee 2.No system access fees 3.Phones from $0 4.Text messages included fido fa Giving low prices a good home.Free bluetooth headset!\u201d A $50 value Action-Page Inc.Montréal 4960, boul.Decarie 514 845-8270 - Action-Page Inc.Verdun 3920, rue Wellington 514 768-9050 Celtel Mobilité Montréal 3595, ave.Victoria 514 739-2355 cae fico A * Limited-time offer available until December 31, 2008 on new activations.Local airtime over the allotted monthly minutes in the monthly plan, long-distance and roaming charges and any additional options selected and applicable taxes are extra and are also billed monthly.Activation fee will appear as a credit on your first invoice.Offers and pricing subject to change without prior notice.**The free Bluetooth headset offer is valid on a 2 or 3 year Fido agreement, until stocks last.The Bluetooth headset model may vary bewtten various store locations.Certain conditions apply.Limited time offer and is subject to change without prior notice.™ Fido & design and FidoDollars are trademarks of Fido Solutions Inc.© 2008 Fido Solutions Inc.2719455 (COMMUNITY LIFE Santa visits Children\u2019s Hospital Santa Claus hands out ut gifts at the Montreal Children's Hospital Christmas party for Pediatric Dialysis and Kidney Transplant patients and their families.wip sump Phatohnagernic ine Ralph Thompson There was lots of excitement at the Montreal Children\u2019s Hospital (MCH), Saturday, Dec.6.It was rumoured that Santa Claus would fly in from the North Pole especially to meet the children at the Pediatric Dialysis and Kidney Transplant Christmas party.\u201cHe may even bring a few presents!\u201d the young patients were told.Santa didn\u2019t disappoint.The Saturday afternoon party was organized by the Pediatric Nephrology nurses and secretaries, and started with lots of delicious goodies.The activities began with an amazing performance by the Mad Scientist (Ghada Youness from Mad Science of Montreal), whose smoking caldrons and floating eyeballs mesmerized the kids and the parents alike.Large bubbles of \u2018frozen smoke\u2019 (CO2) burst into fluffy white clouds and a polystyrene snowman melted (with a little help from nail varnish remover) under the gaze of wide-eyed kids.Santa Claus finally arrived at 3 p.m., but not soon enough for one youngster.She rushed up and asked if she could take her present right away.Under great pressure, Santa caved in and gave her a little gift.Santa was pretty smart; he new each child and called them up one by one.DR AG® © NTE 0 des om.St-Lampert.514 768.1493 450.466.9204 Beloeil 450.446.8823 e Boucherville 450.655.0847, 2724789 The best hot beverage in Westmount Café Crème is a popular meeting place in the Victoria Village In Westmount, there's no shortage of great places to stop for a cup of coffee or hot chocolate, either with a group of friends or all alone with a newspaper or laptop.Now, our readers have spoken and the winner for best hot beverage in Westmount is Café Crème, at 357 Victoria Ave.\u201cI'm not a big fan of the big chains like Starbuck\u2019s and Second Cup so maybe I'm biased,\u201d wrote one reader.\u201cBut for the best cup of coffee in Westmount, it\u2019s Café Creme all the way\u201d \u201cThe aroma outside on the sidewalk lures you in,\u201d wrote another long-time customer.\u201cIt\u2019s irresistible, especially in the summer\u201d Offering a wide variety of coffees and other beverages, often enjoyed by patrons on its outdoor terrace when weather permits, Café Creme has been a popular destination for Victoria Village shoppers for many years.This is the final Best of Westmount item.The Examiner would Like to thank all those readers who participated in this series by sending us their nominations for their favourite food, drink and activities in Westmount.We hope this series has steered readers toward many of the best things this city has to offer.; Everyone at L'Oeufrie would fe to ! ?thank Westmounters for warmly ; welcoming them to the area.; : We wish everyone a very happy holiday season | : and all the best in the New Year! ; HOLIDAY $ Dec.24: 6am -2 pm ; Dec.25: Closed 2e Dec.26: 8am-3pm ik Dec.31: 6am-2 pm f Jan.1: 8 am - 3 pm u' - 82 Bs soot 1aQUuRA(] sepsmy |, WO IAUTWEXAUTIOUIISAMN MMM ce sc - - van sm RS \u20ac HW = ra Te BRE x REE Sma a \u201c8 HV Thursday, December 75, 2008 www.westmeuntexaminer.com Continued from FOOD DRIVE, page 1 The goods gathered during the drive were then sorted on Wednesday, Dec.17, for the Friday delivery, and divided up to ensure each person on the list of recipients would have a roughly equal amount of food, as well as a well-balanced diet.\u201cIt wasn\u2019t just a matter of throwing cans in a box,\u201d said Hemsley.\u201cWe made sure they had COMMUNITY LIFE KINDERGARTEN APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 8.KINDERGARTEN READINESS TESTING: January 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, at 8:45 am and at 10:15 am.GRADES 1 TO 6 APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 7.| Lower Canada College 4090, avenue Royal, Montréal, QC H4A 2MS 514.482.0951 www.lcc.ca in which to cook them.\u201cThe gesture was .good, but made no sense,\u201d Proulx observed.The vouchers can be used for whatever meal is appropriate to the individual's or family\u2019s Recipients of the food registered and were screened at the CLSC Métro at de Maisonneuve and Guy St.The CLSC then prepared a list of recipients for Public Security.Donated food was divided up according to the list, ensuring that families received a share of food appropriate to their size.Proulx estimated that 2008's food drive was about on par with previous \u201cIt\u2019s about the same in terms of people [receiving food], and in terms of the food we have.Maybe we have more Merci pour votre confiance et votre appui.(>) « A Xv Joyeuses fêtes! 55 Thank you for your confidence and your support.Happy Holidays! (Coc PPY ys: © AGO Public Security Director Richard Bourdon.Sgt.Denis Proulx and PSO ally Helmsley preparing for last Friday's holiday food delivery.i.«i how voy vegetables, beans, meat.\u201d The food drive began in November at the M | annual artisan exhibition at Victoria Hall.The event gathered not only non-perishable Jac q Hes C hag 72071 g| food items, but also $2,047 in cash donations.circumstances.2 As the drive progressed, more money came in M.N.A.for Westmount-Saint-Louis from a variety of private donations.At least one other event helped raise $b + + + + + funds: \u201cWe had money coming from the OOo! Lawn Bowlers\u2019 Christmas party,\u201d recalled ASSEMBLÉE NATIONALE Proulx.The cash was then turned into vouch- QUEBEC ers for use in the Metro supermarket at the corner of Victoria and Sherbrooke.; The vouchers have largely replaced large 1155 University, suite 1312 items such as turkey or ham.As Proulx noted, years in scale.Montreal (Quebec) H3B 3A7 too often in the past the Public Security Tel: 514-395-2929 Fax: 514-395-2955 Officers would deliver such meats only to jchagnon-wsl@assnat.qc.ca find that the recipients did not have an oven money.\" , TIER KF 2702309 +8 if COMMUNITY LIFE While fundamentalist killers destroy, Chabad keeps building the Jewish world : or he Jewish world is still rocking in | shock following the heinous massacre of innocents in Mumbai by Islamic fundamentalists who, as is typical for these monsters, murder in the name of Allah.I have to believe that Allah is not very pleased with them, at least hope not.What HAS to be pleasing to the Jewish world is that the Chabad movement, which was specifically targeted by these thugs in India, isn\u2019t in the least bit uncertain whether to continue recruiting emissaries worldwide, to spread their word of peace and spirituality to Jews and non-Jews alike.Rabbi Yisroel Bernath just opened a spanking new Chabad House on Monkland Avenue, in NDG.How | heard this news leads me to believe something Godly is at work here.| had skipped the final lecture on the Tanya, a sacred tome written several hundred years ago in Europe that utilized Kabbalistic precepts to enable one to think in a more Godly fashion.1 missed the class, put on by Chabad\u2019s educational arm, Jewish Learning International (this class, my second such experience in the last few years, was at Chabad\u2019s Snowdon location, led by the much beloved and respected Rabbi Ronnie Fine) because I had an appointment with Chassidic Jeggae singing sensation Matisyahu, in concert at Metropolis.And 1 bumped into Rabbi Bernath there.Keeping within the mission of Chabad International, Chabad of NDG and Loyola Campus, the new centre is a warm and secure base for all Jews, regardless of affiliation or background.\u201cWe offer vibrant social, recreational and spiritual programming for NDG\u2019s students, young adults, professionals and families,\u201d Rabbi Bernath told me.\u201cWe're best known for our captivating courses, which promote cooperative learning, discussion, spiritual exploration, motivation and the practice of Jewish ritual and celebration.\u201cWalk through our doors and you'll encounter a friendly, welcoming home to Jews of all ages.Young, old and in-between are valued, active contributors to each other\u2019s growth, discovery and happiness.Here, the spiritually thirsting find fulfillment.\u201d Chabad Monkland\u2019s current programs include Chanukah Dreidels Live, a Singles Mingles Chanukah Party (held last evening, Rabbi Bernath and Bram wish you and yours a happy, healthy holiday season.but keep your eyes open for more singles events, | am told), Shabbat (Saturday) morning services \u201cwith a twist,\u201d weekly at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Kiddush, which includes a light meal and beverages.Beginning Wednesday, January 7, 8:00 p.m., you can experience Ten Steps to Happiness: The Spirituality of Being the Best You Can Be.Other programs will include Rabbi Yisroel's Book Club (Oprah, watch out!), movie screenings, game nights, motivational courses, Friday Night Live and the Jewish Comedy Festival.The rabbi is already a known promoter on the local Jewish comedy circuit.There's à reason 1 am proud to be a Jew, that my late mother survived the Holocaust, that we are still here following thousands of years of persecution.We may not be better than anyone else \u2014 and certainly Jewish advances in so many fields come via education and hard work, not anything sinister or supernatural, despite anti-Semitic claims arising from downright jealousy - but we survive.We do so because we won't cave in to the intimidation of killers around the world, who believe we will run and hide.1 have NO doubt whatsoever that we certainly are better than them.Chabad Monkland is at 6056 Monkland Ave, Tel: (514) 686-6770.Or go to www.jew- ishmonkland.com Happy Holidays to all Whatever your religious belief system, your demographic, your dreams, 1 wish all our readers a Merry Christmas, a Happy Chanukah, a Happy New Year and, truly, peace on Earth, health and prosperity for us all.Times are tough and if we don\u2019t band together and love one another, we haven't a prayer.-\u2014 ES.SR HP a a Cel 9 ES ; l§ 1 2 Ms re = ali Westmount collaboration de tous les résidents afin de s\u2019assurer que le déneigement s'effectue rapidement et efficacement pendant tout l'hiver.Chaque fois que vous stationnez votre véhicule, n'oubliez pas de vérifier les panneaux orange comme ceux indiqués ci-contre.Les véhicules qui entraveront le déneigement seront remorqués.Service des travaux publics Public Works Department Déneigement C'est l'affaire de tous ! La Ville de Westmount a besoin de la Snow Removal Everyone has a role to play! The City of Westmount depends on the Info : 514 989-5268 www.westmount.org Snow from Private Driveways Snow from private driveways and walkways must never be placed on public sidewalks, lanes, or streets.During snow loading, snow may be added to the existing snowbanks prior to removal, but this snow must never obstruct the public roadways or sidewalks.Fines may be levied on home owners and/or contractors who violate these regulations.2725967 cooperation of all residents to ensure that snow is removed quickly and efficiently throughout the winter.Whenever you park, look up and check carefully for orange signs like these.Vehicles blocking snow removal operations will be towed.A.144 $ Neige des entrées privées Ne jamais placer la neige venant des entrées privées dans les rues, ruelles et sur les trottoirs publics.Il est possible d'ajouter aux bancs de neige existants avant les opérations de déneigement, mais il faut toujours s'assurer que les trottoirs et la voie publique ne soient jamais obstrués.Autant les propriétaires que les entrepreneurs sont passibles d'amendes pour non respect de la réglementation.Ct.première infraction for first offense C'49GUUIIIC] \"AEDSITEY | UIOIISUTULEXIJUTIOLUTSIM SM © LL.: KY .Eu so COMMUNITY LIFE Calendar documents African photo project Around Westmount Marilynn Vanderstaay estmount photographer Lori WY comer spent November and December 2007 volunteering at Sparrow Rainbow Village, South Africa's first AIDS village.She went as a photographer to implement a \u2018Kids with Cameras\u2019 project, in which she gave the kids at the orphanage village point-and-shoot cameras and taught them basic photography as they took photos of their everyday lives.This was the first time these children handled a camera, and it was a rare opportunity for them to express themselves creatively.The result was a wonderful 2009 calendar for which Calman used 13 of the kids\u2019 photos.She had to sift through the hundreds of photos to choose the best of the best, which was really quite a challenge.But she believes the images reflect not only the daily lives of the children but also their perspective of them The photos are funny and bittersweet.a true artistic project that reflects Calman\u2019s artistic side.\u201cA lot of pride and smiles went into its production, and we hope this will have a positive influence on the user\u2019s own year,\u201d said SPORT STYL GOLF, SKI & MODE as UP TO 109605 Calman.\u201cAll the proceeds from its sale will go towards providing access to medical, psychological and educational care for people living with HIV/AIDS in Sparrow Rainbow Village, South Africa.\u201d Calman is making the calendars available for a donation of $20.To order for holiday giving, email redheart@supernet.ca or phone 514-933-2922.What's new in 2009 agendas \u201cWe are seeing resurgence in using paper agendas,\u201d says Tom Forestell, owner of Westmount Stationery at 4887 Sherbrooke Street West.He goes on to explain that while the technology of Blackberries is still very popular, with loss of valuable stored information due to a technological glitch or theft of the unit, many are finding it safer to back it up with the traditional paper agenda.Westmount Stationery has been selling 2009 agendas since September, but they still have a large stock of English and French copies.Most popular are the traditional Filofax agendas that allow you to simply refill the casing with the new year and file away last year\u2019s.Big this year is Italian leather type agendas with elastic closures.For the finicky agenda user, the store continues with its ever popular Letts agenda.And for those who carry busy bags full of information and stuff, they also TE Sy O SALES FROM DECEMBER 26 fl 2 Thursday, December 272008 www.westMnountexaminer.com ON WINTER JACKETS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AND THE TOP BRANDS IN GOLF APPAREL ! : LARGE SELECTION OF KIDS AND JUNIOR WINTER JACKETS 2 TO DECEMBER 31 RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 15% OFF ON OUR ALREADY DISCOUNTED PRICES rR IN AUREU @ AUTOROUTE MÉTROPOLITAINE - 40 RUE JEAN TALON OUEST SPORT qu GOLF, SKI & MODE a AV.VICTORIA 4910 rue Jean-Talon Ouest, Montréal - H4P 1W9 514-341-3222 WWW.SPORTSTYLEENTREPOT.COM @ FREE PARKING DECARIE - AUTOROUTE 15 carry an abundance of purse sized agendas in bright colours of lime, pink, yellow and more for easy finding in bags.For more information phone Tom at 514-481-2575.Here are some ideas of upcoming events you can jot into your new agenda: New rector at St.Matthias Anglican Church The congregation at St.Matthias\u2019 Anglican Church is celebrating more than the Christmas season this year.The new rector, Rev.Kenneth M.Near, will be jumping right into his new position and taking the Christmas services.On Dec.24 he will be celebrating the Christmas Eve service starting at 10 p.m.with the St.Matthias\u2019 choir.On Christmas Day, he will officiate two services, with a Christmas communion service at 8 a.m.and a service at 10:30 a.m.At that service the congregation will enjoy a string orchestra.On Tuesday evening, Jan.6, starting at 7 p.m., the congregation will enjoy a special induction service at which time they will induct Rev.Near as Rector of St.Matthias\u2019 Church.For more information phone 514-933-4296.Westmount artist ushers in the New Year Westmount artist K8 Alsterlund is not wasting any time getting back to work in WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 24, 2008 10:00 pm Christmas Eve Service THURSDAY DECEMBER 25, 2008 Jf} 8:00 am Holy Communion § } 10:30 am Family Eucharist § Service* *choir & strings play Malcolm, Monteverdi.Buxtehude Yee St.Matthias\u2019 Anglican Church 131 Côte St.Antoine Rd.(Corner Metcalfe, Westmount) Bus 24, 104.138 to Sherbrooke & Metcalfe stop Walk one block north 514-933-4295 Rector: The Reverend Kenneth Near Director of Music: John Wiens 3 A 1 1X 1 LI 1 LX RE OS SES ES RE \u2014 = the New Year.On Saturday, Jan.24 at bot} 7 p.m.and 9 p.m., the Columbia Avenue resident will be one of several local artists who will participate in Studio 3\u2019s Vernissage-danse #142: Ground at 372 Ste.Catherine St.W.The choreographer will install Ground Up & Beyond, a piece that is about the personal evolution of a \u201cdis\u201dabled dancer, Luca Patuelli, b-boy Lazylegz.Through it, Alsterlund explores the various emotions Luca has experienced in his understanding of his disability ranging from struggle to bravado to joy.\u201cThe movement draws from the dance of B-boying and so is constantly in a dynamic relationship with the floor, which is a reference point for his growth.We see the beginnings of his understanding; his struggle and then we see his playfulness, his swagger and his daring.As he executes movement that \u201cabled\u201d dancers would find challenging he also lets go of the weighted perceptions of his disability that would have him stay on the ground in struggle.He\u2019s rising from the ground up and beyond what people \u201cexpect\u201d him to do.For more information phone Melissa Guay, Communications and Production Coordinator at Studio 303, Dance and Related Arts, 514- 393-3771 or go to http://www.studio303.ca/ Continued from WHY CHRISTMAS SHOULD BE MORE COMMERCIAL, page 5 the background.Furthermore, Santa implicitly rejected the whole Christian ethics.He did not denounce the rich and demand that they give everything to the poor; on the contrary, he gave gifts to rich and poor children alike.Nor is Santa a champion of Christian mercy or unconditional love.On the contrary, he is for justice\u2014Santa gives only to good children, not to bad ones.All the best customs of Christmas, from carols to trees to spectacular decorations, have their root in pagan ideas and practices.These customs were greatly amplified by America culture, as the product of reason, science, business, worldliness, and egoism, i.e., the | pursuit of happiness.America\u2019s tragedy is that its intellectual leaders have typically tried to replace happiness with guilt by insisting that the spiritual \u2018meaning of Christmas is religion and self-sac- rifice for Tiny Tim or his equivalent.But the spiritual must start with recognizing reality.Life requires reason, selfishness, capitalism; that is what Christmas should celebrate \u2014 and really, underneath all the pretense, that is what it does celebrate.It is time to take the Christ out of Christmas, and turn the holiday into a guiltlessly egoistic, pro-reason, this- worldly, commercial celebration.* Dr.Leonard Peikoff is the foremost authority on Objectivism, the philosophy of Ayn Rand, The Ayn Rand Center is a division of the Ayn Rand Institute and promotes the philosophy of Ayn Rand, author of \u2018Atlas Shrugged\u201d and \u2018The Fountainhead.este NT A EER, oT had CEL 4 \u2014 a A Be 550 Financial Services 600 Employment v Classified ads, an EFFICIENT SOLUTION giving QUICK RESULTS.Ouly one number to serve you A 100 Real estate purchase/sale 500 Personal Services 200 Real estate rental 300 Merchandise 400 Services - 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