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This his Week eek
Visiting the Laval’s
armoury..............Page 2
Post secondary education
out of reach
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Editorial & Opinion
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Letters to the Editor
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Citywatch ............Page 6
STL scores high with
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Up-Coming events
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Biz Bit$.............Page 10
Students are back; drive
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Western Front
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Eleanor’s Chatter
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Direct Answers
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LPD Blue...........Page 17
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Science Matters
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Minister of Citizen Relations and
Immigration, Responsible for Laval and MNA
for Fabre, Michelle Courchesne recently
stopped by Laval as part of her consultative
tour across Quebec. The aim of her tour is to
gather various proposals and points of views
on immigration, integration and intercultural
relations. TCN had the opportunity to meet
with the minister to get her side of the consultation
process, its objectives and potential
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LPD takes on ATM fraud ring
CAROLINE GARDNER
An early bird bank client noticed something
strange about the bank machine he was using at
6 a.m., August 20th: the façade of the machine
didn't look right to him, so he called the police.
The client's suspicions
were confirmed when the
LPD's new Specialized
Crime unit discovered the
machine had been sabotaged
- a magnetic card
reader and a miniature
camera had been installed,
filming ATM users' PIN
numbers and copying their
debit or credit card information.
Further examination
of the tampered
machine led the officers to
a vehicle parked a short
distance away, where a con
artist was using sophisticated
equipment, worth an
estimated $30,000, to
Suspect photos. siphon the confidential
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financial info.
"Thanks to the
witness' quick
intervention,
the suspect didn't
have the
opportunity to
make any
fraudulent
withdrawals,"
Sgt.-Detective
Jean-Pierre
Labelle stated
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at a press conference on September 3rd. While a
39-year-old man has been arrested, the case is
not closed: two more suspects are still wanted in
this matter. Lt.-Detective Sylvain Lambert of
the Specialized Crime Unit had some advice for
The Chomedey News readers: "Whenever you
use an automatic teller machine, whether at a
bank or inside a store or shopping centre, be
sure to cover the keypad with your hand as you
enter your PIN." The latest models of mini-cameras
can have ranges so powerful that they can
transmit images from a 300 foot radius... and
you never know who could be watching.
Minister Michelle
Courchesne.
Lt.-Detective Sylvain Lambert of the
LPD’s Specialized Crime Unit and his
colleague, Sgt.-Detective Jean-Pierre
Labelle, show off some of the sophisticated
equipment used in the scam.
If you have any information that could help
track down the remaining two suspects (photos
left) or if you see a similarly altered bank
machine, contact the LPD at 450-662-4636,
noting file number LVL-03-08200-42. All calls
will be treated confidentially.
Historical church celebrates 40 years
(DL) St. Simon’s and St.
Bartholomew’s Church,
the only Anglican Church
in Laval, is celebrating
their 40 th anniversary. To
mark the commemorative
event, the church will be
holding special ceremonies
and events such as
the anniversary service
which took place on
Sunday August 24 th.
Offering aid and support
to people in need throughout
the years, the church is
well respected within the
community. With a congregation
of over 300 peo-
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Laval soldiers hold successful open house
CAROLINE GARDNER
Assembled onlookers and passers by were
astounded to see the grounds of the Le
Carrefour Blvd. armoury turned into a veritable
war zone last August 23 rd – not to mention
guests of the adjacent Hilton Laval. An
armoured personnel vehicle disgorged a
‘platoon’ of machine-gun carrying reserve
soldiers, who promptly surrounded and
even took out a ‘sniper,’ searching him for
ammunition before securing a new area,
amid a hail of blank bullets and grenades,
all as part of a staged training exercise.
The occasion: an open house at the Charles
Michel de Salaberry facility, home base to
the 130 army reserve soldiers of the Royal
22 nd Regiment 4 th Battalion. “These soldiers
live and work in our community,” said Sgt.
Ian Lafrenière, spokesperson for the battal-
Two reserve soldiers after the
dramatic training exercise.
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ion. By day, he plays the same role for
Montreal’s police department. He spoke
very highly of his army reserve colleagues.
“They donate a few hours a week of their
time, along with two weeks out of every
year – time away from their careers and
family life. It’s a big sacrifice they make.”
According to Lafrenière, up to twenty percent
of the battalion are stationed overseas;
last year at this time, TCN reported on a
number of Laval soldiers from the 22 nd taking
part in the Canadian Forces peacekeeping
mission in Bosnia. This year, many of
the group are contemplating tours of duty in
Afghanistan – that is, if they’re not already
stationed there. “I’m seriously considering a
tour in Afghanistan, and I look forward to
pursuing a career in the army - it’s a great
job,” nineteen-year-old Private Jean-
François Belzil said, as he conscientiously
applied camouflage face paint to this
reporter’s face – incidentally, the same stuff
they use in the field. “It takes just thirty seconds
to apply, which is probably a lot less
time than it takes most women to apply their
makeup,” he quipped. Ouch – point well
taken.
Institution boasts firing range,
high-tech simulator
Open house visitors got a good glimpse at
the behind-the-scenes operation of the
armoury. At one point the tour ventured into
the basement of the facility, a large-institutional
type area lined with lockers and classrooms,
where reservists follow specialized
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take it for a local high school, save for a few
jarring differences: shoe shining stations
every few meters or so, for one thing, and
there’s the small matter of a fully equipped
firing range and training simulator, where
soldiers hone their marksmanship skills.
“The simulator is a great tool for us,”
Sergeant Roy explained in the darkened
room, large targets lit up on a rear screen,
another soldier manning a computer station
to one side. “It tells us whether our aim is
off, and by exactly how much, or even if
we’re breathing too hard,” he said, thereby
giving them a much more accurate and
detailed performance critique than any traditional
firing range or field exercise. Semiautomatic
C-7 and C-9 rifles are set up for
practice, along with some authentic looking
bunker sandbags to rest ones’ arms on. The
real firing range is another story.
Emblazoned with warnings (the possibility
of lead contamination is very real in an
indoor range), the room is deep and shadowy
during our visit; soldiers practice
shooting handguns at ranges of 10 to 25
meters here.
Obviously, the open house attracted a large
number of children, all clamouring to try on
10-lb. regulation helmets, climb over and
into tanks and check out Canadian army
rations. “We have the best
rations in the world,”
Lafrenière proudly stated,
noting that ours are not
dehydrated – a big boon
in desert landscapes
like Afghanistan,
where water
sources are
s c a r c e
indeed. “The
U.S. soldiers
are
pretty envious
of our
field rations,
compared to
their dehyd
r a t e d
meals,” he
confided.
Strong message of peace
underlying event
Far from glorifying war and its a
ccoutrements, the soldiers made sure that a
message of prevention and peace came
across to the younger visitors. “We’re not
going to try and hide the fact that we have
guns here.
We’re in the
army, and
this is an
armoury,”
Lafrenière
told a group
of youngsters
in a
serious
voice. “We
treat all
guns as if
they were
loaded, and
never, ever,
point them
at each
Hotel guests were
surprised to see an
fully-manned APV
roaring by their
windows.
other,” he said eloquently. “After all,
Canada invented the modern day
peacekeeping mission, and that’s what
we’re best at.” It’s abundantly clear that
these Laval soldiers are bent on upholding
that standard. As the Department of
National Defense website states,
Sir Winston Churchill once said:
“Every country has an army.
Either its own, or somebody else’s.”
TCN reporter Caroline Gardner got down and dirty with
camouflage face paint before hefting a C7 machine gun
(basically a Canadian M-16) and sighting simulated enemies.
Intensely focused soldiers involved in the simulated military exercise
stand out in sharp contrast to the typical Le Carrefour Blvd. scene.

Parkinson's disease costs
Canadians $558 million per year
CNW/ - Parkinson Society Canada, in collaboration
with Health Canada, have issued a
new report outlining the social and economic
impact of Parkinson's disease on
Canadians.
The report, drawn from Health Canada's
Economic Burden of Illness in Canada 1998
(EBIC) document, isolates economic data
for the burden or cost of different kinds of
illnesses, including Parkinson's disease. This
is the first time these economic statistics
have been available for Parkinson's disease.
According to the data, the total cost of
Parkinson's disease to the Canadian economy
is $558.1 million per year. That figure
includes direct costs to the economy such as
hospital care, drugs, physician care, and
research. It also includes indirect costs such
as lost production due to disability and premature
death.
The report also highlights the immediate
costs to individuals living with Parkinson's.
Estimates place the cost of medicine at
$1000 per month for the typical Canadian
living with the disease. Surgery, a helpful
option for selected individuals with
Parkinson's, costs an estimated $15,000 -
$20,000 per procedure. However, because of
the high costs, and the limited accessibility
of experienced neurosurgeons, many of the
CNW/ - An Ipsos-Reid poll commissioned
by Scotiabank released today indicates twothirds
(65 per cent) of parents believe rising
tuition and living costs are putting post-secondary
education out of reach for their children.
Parents estimated that on average it would
cost more than $50,000 for tuition fees,
housing, and other costs for a typical four-
people who qualify for surgery never undergo
the procedure.
Health Canada's original EBIC report shows
that seniors (people over the age of 65)
account for almost 25 per cent of the total
Nervous System / Sense Organ disease costs.
The same report states that seniors account
for 90 per cent of the total Parkinson's costs.
This is a particularly troubling statistic considering
many seniors live on a fixed income
and the number of people over 65 is expected
to rise dramatically over the next 30
years.
Parkinson's Disease: Social and Economic
Impact, is intended for people living with
Parkinson's, their families, health professionals
and policymakers in hopes that it will
lead to greater awareness, improved health
policies and increased research funding.
Canadians interested in a copy of the report
can call Parkinson Society
Canada at 1-800-565-3000 ext 225.
Parkinson Society Canada is the national
voice of Canadians living with Parkinson's.
Our purpose is to ease the burden and find a
cure through research, education, advocacy
and support services. There are nearly
100,000 Canadians living with Parkinson's.
College or university education is
becoming out of reach: Poll
New Al-Anon group in
Chomedey
Al-Anon family groups for friends and
relatives of alcoholics is opening a new
English group, starting September 4,
2003. The self-help group will be meeting
every Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at
the Jean-Paul Campeau Community
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Parents who are saving, on average, began
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She said
Here’s to you ladies! We’ve made it far since the start of
feminism. And let’s face it, without women standing
proud and shouting loud, we probably wouldn’t have gotten
this far in a man’s world. There are some men however who
argue that women’s rights and crusade for equality have gone so
far that we’ve somehow lost the unique qualities that set us apart
from our testosterone laden counterparts. For instance, a few of
my male friends have recently expressed how women are “just as
bad” as men nowadays; particularly since we’ve picked up such
bad habits as smoking, getting into physical shoving matches and
acting promiscuously.
One of my male colleagues even suggested how Hollywood is
increasingly portraying women with male characteristics, which in
turn encourages women to act more like men. In this case it’s a
question of what came first, the chicken or the egg; do we affect
movies or do they sway us? I can’t quite answer this question, but
I must say that any sort of behaviour or dependency one has is a
part of one’s human nature - regardless of gender. Perhaps the
number of women who smoke has increased because we also feel
the stress that men feel from the daily grind of work and responsibilities.
I’m not saying that smoking is good for you, but women
have come a long way and currently hold more jobs than they ever
did; therefore, it’s only natural that the number of women who
smoke may seem to have increased. As for women lighting up in
Hollywood, in most of this summer’s blockbusters, the majority of
ladies did not smoke; however, men are definitely seen smoking in
movies such as Daredevil and Tomb Raider.
Are women really getting into more physical spats; well, we may
get into shoving matches when trying to find that perfect designer
sweater on the sales rack, but I say amen to that because at least
women now have the financial means to buy their own things. We
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Editorial & Opinion
This week, two Chomedey News writers face
off on the subject of women in Hollywood.
Women of Hollywood
He said
A‘chick flick’ was usually a romantic, tear-jerking
Hollywood production aimed at distracting women young
and old from the mundane everyday happenstance known
as their lives. Back in the day, young men only endured such
movie fare hoping to score brownie points with their gals. Today,
a ‘chick flick’ from Hollywood makes reference to images of
young beautiful, brawny, brainy and busty women taking charge
and saving the day; kicking some serious butt (mostly male to
boot), all the while finding time to frolic in playful sexual innuendo.
Today’s Hollywood woman is smart, independent, driven and
for the most part single.
One could argue that today’s heroines like Lara Croft (Tomb
Raider), Electra (Dare Devil) and the devilish threesome known
collectively as Charlie’s Angels trace their roots back to the silver
screen’s original action heroines like Sigourney Weaver’s character
Ripley from the Aliens movie series or Linda Hamilton in the
Terminator movies. Though there are many characteristics that
define both generations of ‘heroine’ the irony is that today’s more
liberated movie woman stereotype is paying a price for her
empowerment: and the price is selling sex.
In the opening moments of “Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle
of Life,” Angelina Jolie gets to escape from terrorists, duke it out
with a shark that she subdues and then rides to safety. She begins
her escapades scantily clad in a skimpy black bikini, and later dons
a skin-tight diving suit which leaves little to the imagination. The
Angels - Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu and Drew Barrymore (and dare
we forget the alluring Demi Moore) do their share of titillating as
well, by complementing the endless fight scenes with plentiful
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are independent and able to support ourselves. I do
have one bone to pick though; I’m not one to condone
any sort of violent behaviour. So ladies listen
up, by nature we are masters of communication;
therefore, instead of pushing to get to that perfect
lavender Ralph Lauren sweater, simply use your
savvy way with words to convince the other woman
that lavender isn’t her colour.
In Hollywood, women may be portrayed as lean
mean kickin’ butt machines and it may look great on
screen, but in my whole 26 years of existence, only
one of my female friends have ever taken karate
lessons. Just how realistic female fighters are, I
have no clue, but I must admit that I have a problem
with Hollywood’s portrayal of women as aggressive
judo masters with perfectly coiffured hair, meticulous
makeup and the clincher - six inch stiletto
heals. The women in Charlie’s Angels somehow manage to come
out of a brawl with heals in tact, hair in place, and flawless makeup.
How realistic is that!
And lastly, as for women being increasingly promiscuous, well, in
today’s disease ridden society, sleeping around is not recommended
for anyone. But I will applaud one thing, the invention of the
birth control pill. It gave women the power to control their own
body - finally women could decide when they wanted to have an
intimate relationship without the risk of getting pregnant. When it
comes to promiscuity though, the same rule applies to both men
and women, you’re not just being intimate with that one person,
technically, you’re also having sex with every other partner that
person has had. Therefore, you’re just better off being selective,
careful and always use protection - even if you’re on the pill
ladies!
Women sleeping around in Hollywood movies are standard proce-
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beach scenes and risqué vaudeville style numbers whose only purpose
seem to be showcasing skin and jiggling flesh. Can anyone
suggest why ‘Bay Watch’ was the most successful globally syndicated
television series of all time? It wasn’t the scripts, by the way.
Hollywood managed to catch the attention of young females and
still rouse the appetites of the pubescent male adolescent - a box
office double whammy.
There was a time when female action heroes didn’t have to show
skin. Though Ripley wore undergarments in the “Alien” movies, it
understated her sexuality. James Cameron turned Linda Hamilton
into an action heroine in “Terminator 2” by accentuating her
biceps, not her breasts. But as the old advertising cliché goes, sex
sells. As long as women are still cast to appease male sexual
appetites it will be hard to take their empowerment seriously.
Yet, there has been progress in women stereotypes in Hollywood,
despite the continued use of silicon and Botox injections. They
involve changes in behaviour and relationships. Women no longer
linger, waiting for men to save the day; they portray problem-solving
savvy, grounded in self-esteem. Even the traditional ‘dumb
blondes’ have their day, as they win arguments in the courts of
‘Legally Blonde”. They are able to question the traditional authority,
and do not shy away from kicking some serious ass when the
need arises.
Interestingly, what made Weaver’s and Hamilton’s heroines even
more appealing was that everyone could identify with the expression
of their mothering instinct as they protected the young in their
care from harm. Though we may fantasize about Angelina Jolie,
too many of us know with an undeniable certainty that women like
her are only accessible to us in our dreams. However a mother is
probably the most common heroine that we collectively have
experienced. And despite Hollywood’s focus on single young
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dure; what movie wouldn’t be complete without the gratuitous sex
scene! But let’s face it; male characters also change partners as
often as they change their shirts! After having seen most of this
summer’s hits, I’m proud to report that women in lead roles were
not promiscuous. If anything, in Tomb Raider, Angelina Jolie’s
character, Lara, decides not to get it on with a man because she
doesn’t want to get distracted from the objective of her mission.
In all honestly, I can’t be completely sure if women are increasingly
picking up on men’s negative habits, but I do know that women
deserve all the rights and equality that they’ve gotten so far and
there still remains a lot of work that needs to be done in order to
level the playing field. I do know however that women will forever
continue to be unique and different from her male counterpart;
for we manage to hold down a job, take time off to have a
baby and still juggle both a home and career, all while being both
nurturing and strong.
Demetra Lambropoulos
independent women models, mothers have been exhibiting the
attributes of the modern heroines for generations. Motherhood and
empowerment are not mutually exclusive. A woman who chooses
to stay home to face the challenges of raising a family shows as
much courage and dedication to the woman’s cause as her single
career oriented counterpart. The good news for women and men
alike is that a recent “State of our Nation’s Youth” report showed
that 44% of high school students picked a family member, usually
the mother or father, as the one person that they consider to be
their role model. Entertainers checked in at only 10%. So parenting
is a real influence on our children and therefore the future society
as well.
Women have always been the glue that has held the family together.
As women continue to seek equality in the world of men, I hope
that they never lose sight of their important roles as mothers. No
amount of liberation can undo the genetic truth that only women
can be mothers. So as Hollywood continues the evolution of the
woman stereotype one can only hope that a woman’s uniqueness,
beauty and character strength is captured and well-represented in
upcoming movies. The fact that women still have to fight for equal
rights and recognition does not undermine the fact that from the
start, women are more than a man’s equal. So, as women aspire to
possess what men have conventionally owned, one can only hope
that they will not abandon their unique characteristics and traditional
roles upon whose foundation future generations may
depend. As a good friend of mine who shall go nameless once said,
“Why a woman would lower herself to be a man’s equal is beyond
me!”
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Dear Editor,
Letters to the Editor
Reader told Laval drivers more prone to accidents
by insurance company, takes exception to editorial
on police ‘stings’
I read with great interest from the editorial
& opinion page entitled The Police ‘Sting’
by Savas Fortis. Mr. Fortis seems to think
that it is quite normal to roll & blow through
stop signs.
Having moved from Ville St. Laurent to
Chomedey 8 years ago, my insurance company,
which is Belair Insurance, increased
my rates. The reason given to me was that
drivers in Laval are more prone to accidents
than drivers in Montreal. From Chomedey
Blvd., along Curé-Labelle Blvd. to Notre-
Dame, you have double lines which are
totally ignored, along with all the stop signs
in Chomedey. After receiving a $150 ticket
plus three demerit points, does Mr. Fortis
still think that blowing or rolling through
stop signs is such a good idea?
Being a driver and pedestrian, at times I
take my life in my hands when I leave the
sidewalk. I would like to see more police
presence on our roads for everyone’s safety.
If you obey the laws, your wallet won’t be
lighter.
B. Stack
Chomedey, Laval
Another reader disappointed by police ‘sting’
editorial
Dear Editor,
I was very surprised by the August 23 editorial
(The ‘Police’ Sting?). It is very disappointing
that the editor, Savas Fortis
appears to believe that some parts of the
highway code are more important to
enforce than others, and that some parts can
be ignored by drivers.
For stop signs, the requirement is to come to
a complete stop. As he acknowledged, this
is part of the “present” highway code.
Actually, has always been so. He, himself,
admits to driving through required stops at
5 to 15 kph and he correctly stated that most
drivers also do so (a study in
Montreal shows only 4% of drives make
proper stops). Regardless, this does
not make it right, just as shoplifting small
items valued between $5 and $15
is unacceptable.
He is wrong is in his personal belief that the
so-called “rolling stop” (which by no
stretch of the imagination is an actual stop)
does not cause accidents or is a real road
hazard. The police may not keep specific
statistics regarding this, but they do have
collision reports and incidents
involving pedestrians being hit at intersections.
I wonder: if two vehicles arrive at a corner
and neither stops nor yields to the other, and
there is a collision, which driver is in the
wrong? If someone does not bother coming
to a full stop, and just happens not to
notice a pedestrian starting into the crosswalk,
is it the pedestrian’s fault for being
hit?
Most drivers appear to have forgotten that
driving is a privilege, not a
right. For breaking the law (highway code),
one pays not only though fines,
but also through increased insurance and
demerit points. Everyone who has a
driving permit knows this. No matter how
much one tries to justify it,
driving (or rolling) through a stop is breaking
the law. If one is so
foolish – no, stupid – as to keep repeating
this action and gets caught, then
they have only themselves to blame when
their insurance skyrockets or their
permit is suspended. Why the editorial
tears?
Drunk driving is, as the editor pointed out, a
serious offence. But less major day-to-day
offences must not be ignored. Savas, admittedly
one of the drivers who readily drifts
through stops, probably does not realize that
he has cut off others who had the right of
way, and probably was not hit due to
the other drivers having good brakes or simply
being more careful. Or possibly he was
just plain lucky.
Shortly after reading the editorial I ran an
errand. The first stop sign I came to was by
a park. I stopped and then continued. While
one-third intothe intersection, a small ricerocket
came tearing through ignoring its
stop. I slammed on my brakes to avoid hitting
it. It did a two wheel turn to its left
almost hitting a woman who just got out of
her car, and then screeched to a stop ten
doors up. He then carefully parked his car.
As I approached the next stop, I witnessed
seven cars not so much as slowing
down. Two stops later a woman, going
through her stop, cut me off to make a
turn onto the street I was coming from. She
had a child with her, unrestrained and without
a child seat. She did have a “Baby on
board” sign. There could easily have been
a collision. And sadly, this is
typical.
As for the 100 or so drivers caught in the socalled
“trap” mentioned in the editorial,
surely they must have noticed the police
giving out tickets. It does not take a genius
to know to be more careful and to do something
as simple as making a full stop to
avoid a ticket when the police are present.
We all have power-assisted brakes.
Seriously, how difficult is it to come
to a full stop?
Stephen Eisenberg
Chomedey, Laval
Publisher’s note: At present, The
Chomedey News has an editorial committee,
of which Savas Fortis is a member. He
is not the editor. It is important to note that
all editorials are the express opinions of the
writers, and do not reflect the views of the
paper as a whole. Thank you for writing.
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Citizens petitions the city
Represented by Daniel Brisebois, residents
on Montée Champagne, Anita and Brigitte
Street in Ste. Dorothée have submitted a
petition requesting that the city install an
aqueduct system in their area. Signed by
over 38 residents, the city has yet to come to
a decision.
Claims to be paid out
Daisy Cherry residing on Dundas Street in
Chomedey has filed a claim with the city
worth $8,176. According to her insurer,
when an aqueduct broke last February, the
whole of her garage entrance was ruined.
Having depreciated the value of her drive-
Sign of the Times.
way before the incident by 50%, the city
hopes to settle the claim for a total of
$4,088.
In Fabreville, Antonio Vieira on Edgar
Street has submitted a claim requesting that
the city pay for $78,367 worth of damages
he incurred to his home when and aqueduct
broke in front of his house last February.
The city however is looking to settle the
claim for $68,356.
Residing on St-Gilles in Chomedey,
Lysanne Fiola and René Therrien put in a
claim with the city for $1,620 worth of
water damage they incurred to their home
when an aqueduct broke along their walkway
in February. The city however would
like to settle the claim for $1,400.
Similarly in February, Josée Chrétien and
André Larouche on Rinfret Street in Ste.
Dorothée have filed a claim worth $4,910 in
water damage to their basement when an
aqueduct burst. With depreciation in the
value of damage by 10%, the city is willing
to pay out $4,684 to settle the claim.
Also having suffered water damage from a
broken aqueduct last March, Joseph Puga,
who resides on Goyer in Chomedey, has
filed a claim for $8,908. Considering the
case, the city has decided that the value of
the material should be decreased by 30%,
which means they would like to settle the
case for $7,895.
In May, when a city pipe backed up, Alain
Darguesse on 25 th Avenue in Laval West had
to pay for proper unclogging services.
Therefore; he has put in a claim with the
city for his $654 bill, which the city is willing
to pay out since the problem was located
on municipal territory.
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Violating city by-laws
Having been cited for the first time, Dalad
Inc., has disobeyed city bylaws by having
created an embanked field on Laura Street
in Auteuil without the proper certification or
permit. Also in Auteuil, L. Dubord
Entrepreneur Inc. on Rémillard Street has
also been cited for a similar offence, including
the construction of an unsafe fence
around the field which is too high for city
standards.
Daniel Plouffe on Sigmund Freud Street in
Vimont has received his first infraction for
having built a second residence in his basement
in a prohibited zone.
Giving back money that is owed
In accordance with a recent agreement set
up by the Department of Municipal
Services, the city must give $52,2224.13 to
Groupe Pétra and an additional $102,358.77
to Canada Inc. for their services in the road
work they did on the Notre-Dame and de la
Pierre Street extension project.
Due to an agreement made back in
September 2001 between the city and la
Société d’habitation du Québec, the city
will now pay out the compensation that is
due to residents who incurred damage due
their homes due to pyrite oxidization. Laval
is responsible for 12.5% of the grant, which
totals $2,175. The federal and provincial
governments are accountable for the rest
costs.
Retirement plans for city workers
The city has allocated approximately
$428,491,000 in funding for city workers’
retirement plans. Retirement plans cover
everyone from policemen to administrative
secretaries. Currently, the city’s unfunded
actuarial liability stands at about
$2,801,500.
A generous contribution
Continuously contributing to cultural
events, the city has agreed to give $300 to
the Portuguese folklore dance troupe,
Estrelas do Atlantico. The request for financial
aid was submitted by Maria Sampaio
who specified that the money would go
toward paying for their appearance in the
Portuguese cultural festival last July.
The metro is coming
With the advent of the metro, the city has
decided to put into action a study which will
enable them to analyse the potential for
commercialization of the quadrilateral
which will be formed by the following
Blvds: Le Corbusier, de la Concorde West,
de l’Avenir and du Souvenir. The city has
retained the services of Daniel Arbour and
Associates, specialists in the field of urbanization,
to look into potential of the region.
All aspects, residential, institutional and
commercial will be taken into consideration.
The fees for the firm’s work will cost
$10,000 before taxes.
New equipment for fire department
The Department of Supplies and
Technologies has put out a call to tenders in
search of a fire truck with a 23-metre ladder.
The budget for the truck is set at
$1,000,000.
Improving safety for its workers
The Department of Public Works and Urban
Environment has decided its time to make
some of their buildings safer for maintenance
workers and other people who may
use the edifice. To decrease the risk of accidents
the city has decided to improve five of
its stations for a total cost of $31,500. The
Filtration Factory in Pont-Viau will get new
lighting throughout the water pump room,
which will cost $8,000; the purifying factory
in Auteuil will also receive new lighting
at a cost of $1,500; certain garages will be
equipped with safety features such as pedestrian
doors and gutters for snow removal
trucks, the complete cost is set at $16,000;
the municipal garage that manages vehicles
will be set up with concrete tiles that will
cost $6,000.
Legal action
The city is planning on taking Gestion F.
Gravel et Fils Inc. to court for having sold a
lot of land that is to be acquired by the city.
However, before the Legal Department proceeds,
the city is willing to negotiate with
the company to buy back the land.
Family picnic a success
Laval-des-Rapides MNA Alain Paquet was on hand August 24 th for a family picnic
organized by the Maison Joie de Vivre, a non-profit group serving young mothers
aged 14-25. Everyone enjoyed a great day in the sun at Centre de la Nature,
thanks to the commitment of the group’s president, Jean-Guy Larin, coordinators
Line Dallaire and Carole Tanjon and numerous volunteers, and Paquet took advantage
of the opportunity to announce a subsidy for the group, under the auspices of
the volunteer action support program.

STL a class act with backto-school
program
CAROLINE GARDNER
Laval’s transit authority made going back to
school a little bit easier for new students at
Laval Catholic, Sacred Heart and Western
Laval high schools this year: on August 26,
the Société de Transport de Laval provided
a free trial run of their bus routes for busloads
of new grade seven students and their
parents. “It makes sense for us to offer this
service,” STL spokesperson Marc Laforge
said. “School busses and city busses are not
the same experience. This allows us a
chance to get students and parents acquainted
with our routes, all while promoting the
use of public transport as a whole.” The
STL provides transportation for all of the
English Sir Wilfrid Laurier secondary
schools, as well as a portion of the
Commission Scolaire de Laval. “Most of
the students will travel on dedicated school
transport routes, although sometimes they
can use regular city bus routes if numbers
are not sufficient,” he explained.
Adrienne Dantzigian’s son Michael will
shortly be starting his first year at Sacred
Heart school. Like other parents of seventh
grade students, she received notice of the
trial run “initiation” to the STL busses in
mid-August. “It was a wonderful experience
for my son and husband,” the
Chomedey mother enthused. Not only was
the bus exactly on time, but
the driver took the it time to explain where
the kids could find their bus at the end of the
day, Dantzigian said, nothing that “this reassured
my son a great deal, as well as the parents.
My son’s a lot more confident now –
he told me “Mom, this is going to be a
breeze.” In contrast, she had a rather different
experience growing up in Chomedey. “I
took public transportation to Chomedey
High, which now houses Western Laval. We
were on public transport, but this kind of
program was never offered to my parents. I
had to learn everything by myself.”
Dantzigian says having the experience
beforehand is so much better than worrying
about what it might be like on the first day.
“Now, the only stress Michael has left is
getting acquainted with a bigger school - the
kids, classrooms and teachers. This has really
alleviated a lot of pressure.” Perhaps
other public services in Laval should borrow
a page from the STL’s user friendly
program.
Parents and students were dropped off at
home shortly after the trip, presumably to
go back to getting ready for the first day of
school on September 2.
Caroline Gardner’s email address is
caroline@chomedeynews.ca
The Orchestre symphonique de Laval
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come join us for the opening concert of the
Orchestre symphonique de Laval’s 2003-
2004 season. This excellent symphony, still
a relatively unknown cultural gem, is conducted
by Maestro Jean-François Rivest
and will open its new season with worldrenowned
pianist Alain Lefèvre in a concert
celebrating the wondrous instrument that is
the piano.
The program will include the first public
interpretation of Lettre d’or III, by composer
Hugues Leclair, from Québec, and will
feature Rachmaninov’s romantic Piano
Concerto no 2 as well as Beethoven’s celebrated
Symphony no 5... you know, the one
that starts with those famous awe-inspiring
four notes...
And if you are between 15 to 30 years of
age, you might even get to hear this concert
for free ! Hoping to start right away in
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All her kittens have
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“She’s a very calm,
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of classical music among young people
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the current season’s concerts, including the
opening concert. Since the number of free
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Students age 12-17 are eligible for reduced fares,
and full-time students age 18-21, for intermediate fare.
To take advantage of these benefits, the Société de
transport de Laval reminds you that students
absolutely must show the driver their access card.
Otherwise, they may be required to pay full fare. If you
are entitled to reduced or intermediate fare, don’t
hesitate to contact us to find out how to obtain your
Carte d’accès.
Information: (450) 688-6520 www.stl.laval.qc.ca
www.chomedeynews.ca • THE CHOMEDEY NEWS • September 6, 2003 • 7

Coming up with immigration,
integration and relation solutions
TCN: The PQ first promised a plan of
action for immigration back in 1990. How
will you proceed with this new consultation,
what makes it different?
Courchesne: My understanding is that the PQ
had an objective, especially regarding regionalization.
They had proposed that 25% of new
immigrants should travel to regions instead of
going to Montreal. They wanted to encourage
people to go everywhere within the province.
But it’s not easy to fix that type of objective
without the proper means and tools. That’s the
reason why I’m doing this consultation. To be
more concrete and pragmatic - to be more of a
realist regarding regionalization of immigration.
Of course Laval is a little bit different
than other regions because of its proximity to
Montreal, so there is no way we could compare
it.
But my objective is to elaborate that action
plan and to try to keep some flexibility
amongst the regions because I don’t think that
everyone is at the same level or point in every
region.
TCN: Is regionalization still an important
part of your consultation?
Courchesne: Yes, I think so. Especially
because of the lack of work force in most of
the regions in Quebec; particularly for some
specialized types of positions. And again that
lack of workforce is different from one region
to another. That’s the reason why I’m doing
all this. [The government ] needs to develop a
way to do the interrelations between the needs
of a workforce in a region and the people who
have that skill that could immigrate to a particular
region. And I want to know how we’re
going to do that and who will be doing that.
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This to me is a shared responsibility; shared
meaning that it’s the responsibility of everyone
to make that happen.
And also, the other aspect of regionalization
that I think needs a lot of work is sensitization
and increased awareness for the employers.
Some of them would really like to hire people
from elsewhere but once [these employees]
are in the office or business, there are a lot of
little challenges that arise and the employers
don’t know how to handle these difficulties.
They need support, they probably need some
kind of training, tools, and they need to share
their experiences. Knowing in advance that
there are some difficulties but that they could
be solved or handled with adequate information
would make things easier for them.
TCN: You have begun this consultation
process to bring about more openness
toward diversity and help integrate new
arrivals; does this mean that Quebec has
fallen behind in terms of permitting full
participation of immigrants or the number
of immigrants that are welcome into the
province?
Courchesne: No, Quebec hasn’t fallen behind.
Every three years we have to appear before the
National Assembly to declare the level of
immigration we’re looking for in the next
three years. So far we’re not behind, maybe
we’re a little stable now, but not behind, that’s
for sure. We will have to define these levels
for the next three years very soon….Even
though we’re not behind [immigrants] feel
that it’s more attractive to stay in
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all the regions to participate in the economic
development of the province and if there is a
lack of workforce, then we have to look into
that. Because if there is no workforce in these
regions, and then companies have to shut
down or move, well then we have another type
of problem in the province.
Also the decrease in the population growth
rate, the demographics and ageing combined
with the slow birth rate, means we need to
compensate somewhere to support this lag.
Claude Béchard, the minister responsible for
employment said that over the next five years,
there will be 650 thousand jobs in the whole
province that will need to be filled because of
ageing and retiring baby boomers. [our population]
is not growing fast enough.
For that reason, immigration is a priority for
this government – so that they play an active
role in our development and our economy.
But not only for the economy, but also for our
social character. These people contribute to
our social and cultural way of life - that’s for
sure.
TCN: You also mentioned how the integration
of immigrants is a shared responsibility
between both the society that lives in a
particular region and the new arrivals.
Can you expand on this statement further,
give some sort of example of what shared
responsibility would be?
Courchesne: We need to develop alliances or
partnerships with oranizations not only within
the community but between ministries as well.
I think that we really need to share the responsibility.
It’s not only the responsibility of the
government to make sure that these people are
well integrated but while there are some different
organizations on the field, well why not
establish partnerships were we could share the
responsibility in some cases. Already we’ve
been doing that for many years but I’d like to
strengthen that partnership and strengthen it in
a sense that we’ll work for the same results. It
might not seem very concrete right now, but
with the action plan things will come through
and you will be able to see what I mean exactly.
The consultation comes to Laval
TCN: While in Laval today (August 25 th )
who did you meet with?
Courchesne: I’ve met with representatives
from various cultural communities today and
I’ll be meeting with other representatives in
the next two weeks. I spoke with organizations
representing cultural communities,
Italian, Armenian, Latinos, Iranian, and
Portuguese and next time I’ll be meeting with
all the socio economic groups like the
Chambre of Commerce, Emploi Quebec and
others that have a role to play with companies.
I’ll also be meeting with employers to
exchange ideas with those who need workers
and some that have already integrated new
immigrants - to see how things are going on.
Today went very well, I think that my mandate
is also meant to recreate proximity, a closer
relationship with all the communities. I think
that they’re really satisfied and happy to see
that there’s someone concerned. Now the dialogue
is there again and they’re able to
exchange freely and give their opinion and
feel that they have the support and hope in that
some progress will be made.
TCN: How did you go about finding representatives
and specialists from cultural
communities?
Courchesne: There was a press release but
they come because we invite them. They
attend by invitation.
The consultation’s findings
TCN: When will results from the consulta-
tion be made available?
Courchesne: The sooner the better of course.
When we talk about immigration though, statistics
have shown that when it comes to consultation,
the personalized approach gives better
results. But with a personalized approach,
things might seem to take a little longer. The
people who are arriving, they’re human beings
and they all have different experiences, values,
cultures, sometimes they have had hard
times in life. In my opinion, they are facing
the most difficult decision - leaving a country
to come to another and starting over again
with a families and children, and they need to
learn French on top of that. Because they’re
human beings, there’s a limit to what you can
impose. So when I say shared responsibilities,
its not only government and organizations,
there’s also municipalities, employers, and
socio economic organizations, where everyone
has a role to play if we want to make
immigration a success, because that’s what it’s
all about. At the end of the day we need success
and it has to work out if we want to have
others immigrate. We’re working for the next
generation. That’s why I’m saying it’ll come
out by midterm. But we’ll start now; we won’t
wait for the midterm to start out action plan.
There could even be some announcements
made in the next few months that could make
a slight difference. But I think that we need to
study the way we work with them and what
I’ll focus on and what’s really important to me
is to really have concrete results and make
sure that we work on a real target, that give
results region by region.
What these meeting are pointing out is the
necessity to put in common all the expertise,
all the information, that [employers] are working
through on a day to day basis. Everyone,
in every region is telling me that they feel that
they need these types of meetings once in a
while just to share all of this [information] and
to define, all together a common direction that
compliments each other.
TCN: Although the consultation will run
until mid October, will you continue such
meetings? Is this a time process?
Courchesne: No, it is not a one time process.
What I’m telling my ministry is that they have
to be a lot more present on the field. There
will be new orientations regarding the way
that my people will have to work on the field
and in every region. Meaning that there’s a
follow-up that has to be pursued to make sure
that things will happen. And I think that
everyone is asking for this type of dialogue
more and more. Success will be through follow-ups
How Laval fairs up
TCN: The island of Montreal attracts close
to 80% of the immigrant population. How
does Laval compare to Montreal, the urban
centre? What makes Laval attractive and
how many immigrants choose our city as
their home?
Courchesne: Laval is welcoming more and
more new immigrants. I guess also because
there’s a quality of life here in Laval. And
already more than 20% of the population is
made up of different cultural communities, so
because of that more and more immigrants
will come, that’s for sure. So we have to make
sure that again they have all the services they
need and that there is a mutual comprehension
of how they can play an active role in Laval
and participate in our community life and economic
life. Because there are also many jobs
in Laval.
There are sufficient services out there, the
only thing is we need to integrate these services.
Also, finding a job is still an issue for
new immigrants. Not only do we need to help
them find a job and support them and accompany
them in every step of the way, we also
need to help them out with health services and
all the rules they need to know when it comes
to fully participating in our way of life.

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LA FÊTE DES GRAND-PARENTS – 2 ND EDITION
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Date: September 8
Place: Club de golf Laval-sur-le-Lac
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New spin on loyalty program: IGA Crévier and Future Shop Ste-Dorothée
recently unveiled a new partnership: in an effort to encourage cross-chain
shopping, customers will be able to present their IGA bills for a discount on
their Future Shop purchases. For every $10 spent in groceries, clients will earn
$1 towards purchases at the electronics outlet - although the minimum Future
Shop purchase should at least equal the amount spent at IGA. The unique
program is a first for Laval, and only the two Ste-Dorothée merchants are
participating. Above, the IGA’s Fanny and Manon Crévier flank Stéphane
Thibodeau, manager of Future Shop Ste-Dorothée, as they make their
announcement; the home theatre system pictured is part of a joint promotion.
Couche-Tard results up on
U.S acquisitions
(CNW) Expansion in the United States
helped convenience store operator
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. post record
quarterly results.
The Laval based company made $24.1 million
(28 cents per share), up from $20.1 million
(23 cents a share) a year ago.
"The sharp rise in the Canadian dollar had a
negative impact of approximately $0.6 million
on net earnings, or close to $0.01 per
share," the company said.
Couche-Tard's sales grew 31.5 per cent to
$895.1 million, compared with $680.9 million
in the same period last year.
The company said 87 per cent of its growth
is attributable to the company's expansion
in the American Midwest, including the
integration of 404 stores Couche-Tard has
acquired, since August 20,2002, from Dairy
Mart Convenience Stores.
"We are confident we will achieve solid
growth in 2003-2004, both in Canada and in
the Midwest," Alain Bouchard, the company's
chairman, president and CEO, said.
"In addition to our recent acquisitions, we
are constantly seeking further opportunities
to expand," Bouchard said.
Mad cow, blackout, forest fires
take toll on economy: TD Bank
The impact of mad cow disease, the Ontario
power blackout and the BC forest fires will
shave more than 1.5 percentage points off
the annual pace of economic growth in the
third quarter, a TD Bank economist said
Thursday.
Growth is likely to be weak in the July-
September period, possibly as low as 1 per
cent, bank senior economist Marc Levesque
said.
He added that some of that weakness will be
recovered in the fourth quarter of this year,
when growth could be more than 0.5 percentage
points higher than otherwise would
be the case.
"Rather than normal cyclical behaviour, a
good part of the apparent weakness in the
economy in the second and third quarters of
the year reflects temporary shocks rather
than more fundamental factors – and will
certainly not prevent the Canadian economy
from chalking up a solid performance in
2004," Levesque said.
Statistics Canada reported last week that the
economy pulled back by 0.1 per cent
between the first and second quarters of this
year. On an annualized basis, the economy
shrank by 0.3 per cent, mainly due to
SARS, mad cow and the sharp rise in the
value of the Canadian dollar.

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To help usher in the school year in a safe
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LPD spokesperson Constable Marc Morel.
“Not only were our officers on alert in
Laval’s school zones and along bus routes,
but we heightened our surveillance outside
of those areas as well,” he said, noting that
many of the city’s thousands of school children
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respective institutions. However, the first
day back for the majority of students,
September 2 nd , went very smoothly, he
reported.
Despite the trouble-free nature of this year’s
back-to-school, the LPD encourages parents
to review safety and prevention with their
children. “Tell your children to always
respect crossing guards, and wait for their
signal before crossing the street, and to
always walk on city sidewalks,” he said. In
the case that there is no sidewalk,
the left hand side is
safest, as children will be
walking against traffic. For
cyclists however, the right
hand side is best – along with
a helmet, the LPD urges.
Motorists were not forgotten
in the LPD’s back-to-school
safety tips: with the heightened
police presence, it would
be highly recommended that
drivers carefully obey the law
– not only to protect Laval’s
youngsters but to avoid fines
and demerit points (see table.)
“More than ever, back-toschool
concerns all of us,”
Morel concluded. The Sûreté
du Québec also increased its
presence in scholastic zones
during the back-to-school
period under what they
dubbed “Operation Transpec”;
like the LPD, they had no incidents
to report.
For more detailed information
about back to school safety,
contact your local
Community Police Station:
PPC 1, St-François, St-
Vincent-de-Paul & Duvernay
East, 662-4310; PPC 2, Pont-
Viau, Duvernay & L-D-R,
662-7820; PPC 3, Chomedey,
978-6830; PPC 4, Laval-West,
Laval-sur-le-Lac & Ste-
Dorothée, 662-7140; PPC 5,
Ste-Rose & Fabreville, 978-
6850; and PPC 6, Vimont and
Auteuil, 662-4860.
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DEMETRA LAMBROPOULOS
ple, Incumbent Reverend John Morrell enjoys
working with the people and serving his community.
Historical background
In the early 1960s, when Montrealers were
looking to move away from the urban centre,
a lot of them settled in Laval, better known
then as Isle Jesus. As a result of the influx of
residents, The Diocese of Montreal decided
that a church was needed to accommodate
Anglican worshipers in Laval. Therefore,
with the assistance of Reverend A. M. Ried
and Archdeacon J. F. Morris, the Anglican
Congregation of St. Martin began holding services
in February 1961 at Martinvale School.
Soon thereafter, Reverend R.S. Newman was
appointed as incumbent.
In 1962, Archbishop John Dixon gave the
parish the patronal name of St. Simon and the
congregation then entered the planning phase
to build a church of their own. With the help
of the diocese and their parish, land was purchased
along du Souvenir. To the delight of
dedicated worshipers, St. Simon’s church was
completed in January 1964.
With the influx of churches being built around
suburbia, sister church, St. Bartholomew’s in
New Bordeaux began to experience a decline
in their numbers, which in turn made it impossible
for them to uphold the cost of maintaining
their church. In 1998, it was St. Simon’s
in Laval that welcomed the disbanded congregation.
In honour of the church, St. Simon’s
adopted the name of the former St.
Bartholomew, so that the church now became
the St. Simon’s and St. Bartholomew’s church.
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Where Laval’s Anglican Church stands
today
In addition to serving the parish at St. Simon’s
and St. Bartholomew’s, Incumbent Reverend
Morrell also oversees services at The Church
of the Good Shepherd in Cartierville. With a
decline in both worshipers and financial
means, when Good Shepherd Minister
Kenneth Lee retired in 1997, Father Morrell
was asked to become the Incumbent Reverend
at both The Good Shepherd and St. Simon’s
and St. Bartholomew’s. All three parishes
have now been combined into one, the parish
of Chomedey-Cartierville-Bordeaux.
Splitting his time between both churches,
Reverend Morrell admits that “overseeing two
Churches takes a lot of time.” According to the
Reverend, back in the 60s there may have
been a growth in the Chomedey area; however,
“The challenge today is what to do in the
Western part of Laval, where people are moving
to Ste. Dorothée and are need of a place of
worship…It is especially a problem since we
are in a mode of decline where churches are
closing.”
Looking to the future, Reverend Morrell told
TCN that the Parish is looking to work within
their deanery, which covers the North Shore as
well, in order to add diversity and perhaps
even take care of the void of churches in the
Western part of Laval.
The Father speaks proudly of the all the
SNOGONE
parishes that make up the large deanery. “We
are part of a greater congregation. Lake of
Two Mountains has a youth ministry with an
active community youth pastor. Rosemere
also has informal spiritual training for adults;
we have the largest Sunday school program
with about 25 students.” According to Morrell,
even with limited economic means, plans at
St. Simon’s and St. Bartholomew’s are positive.
The church often take part in such fund
raising campaigns as the cross Canada ride-athon
to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis,
they also participate in various events at
AGAPE, such as their walk-a-thon at the end
of the month. In addition, this year alone the
parish raised $1300 for the Settlement Fund
for Aboriginal Victims of Residential Schools.
Reverend Santram served the community
for 14 years
Originally hailing from India, Reverend Philip
Santram has served St. Simon’s and St.
Bartholomew’s the longest - a total of 14
years. Santram has been a minister in many
different regions such as Ethiopia and
England. Back in 1978, he decided to relocate
to Canada, “It was time for a change. I decided
to leave and never looked back with
regret.”
Santram decided to retire from St. Simon’s
and St. Bartholomew’s back in 1997 because
he felt that at the time, he had done whatever
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Pictured above is the dedication of
St. Simon’s which took place in
January 1964. Bishop Kenneth
McGuire presided over the service.
a minister could possibly do for his community.
He added how he was blessed for having
been welcome to worship at the church even
after he retired. He feels that his greatest contribution
to the community was helping to
make people more “open” to different ethnicities.
Recognizing St. Simon’s and St.
Bartholomew’s for their kindness and open
hearts, Santram also thanked his wife Jamila
for her support. “It is a blessing that she let
me do my work and I’ve always appreciated
her input.”
The current Reverend Incumbent, John
Morrell
When Reverend Santram retired, numerous
priests submitted their names in the hopes of
getting the new opening at St. Simon’s and St.
Bartholomew’s. Having served in Stanstead
and Vermont as a part-time minister, Morrell
was invited to partake in a few services at the
church, so that a selection committee from St.
Bartholomew’s and the Good Shepherd could
get a sense of his style. After having been
interviewed by Archbishop A. S. Hutchison,
Morrell was invited to become permanent
incumbent.
As the new priest, Reverend Morrell enjoyed
making his way to Laval, performing liturgies
and serving various duties for worshipers. He
says that what attracted him to this city was
“not so much the location but a very good
friend and mentor, Father Lee at the Good
Shepard.” The Reverend specified how his
mentor had spoken highly of the congregation
and their dedication to helping the community.
“What also appealed to me about at this
church was the active Sunday school program
and the number of families and fathers that
attend church,” said an enthused Father
Morrell.
According to the Reverend, “The biggest challenge
I’ve faced so far is finding ways for the
two churches and the deanery to work together.
Each church member needs me to look
after their needs.” Morrell manages to take
care of everyone and still finds the time to participate
in local philanthropic community
groups such as AGAPE and CISEP (Centre
d’intégration Sociale et Professionelle).
A reason to celebrate
The Reverend invites everyone to take part in
the year round celebrations in honour of their
40 th anniversary. He specified that “Anyone
touched by the ministry of former Reverends
are welcome to come back for special services.”
The anniversary services will include
former St. Simon and St. Bartholomew
Reverends. These services will take place on
October 26, where Reverend Peter Asbil will
be present; November 30, which Reverend
Alan Cameron will take part in and February
1, where Reverend Pamela will also help out.
Celebrations will end next spring with a concluding
service and historical display.
Demetra Lambropoulos’ email address is
demetra@chomedeynews.ca

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WRITTEN BY WESTERN
LAVAL HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS
First impressions
By Samantha Couto
When I was first asked to write this
article about the first impressions of a
new student, I was a little apprehensive.
Here I was with my first assignment, and
school hadn't even started!
Coming from a small school of 220 students (Jules
Verne Elementary), the change to a high school
with over 240 students in grade 7 alone, left me
excited and scared at the same time. On one hand,
I was eager to find out what it was like to go from
class to class. On the other hand, I was worried
about getting to class late or worse yet, losing
myself in a sea of students with no familiar faces
to guide me. As it turns out, there's hardly anything
to worry about.
This year, Secondary 1 students are grouped
together in the same area. No need to worry
about getting lost or being late-most of the classes
are nearby. For some classes, we even stay put;
the teachers come to us! I'm glad because it
14 • THE CHOMEDEY NEWS • September 6, 2003 • www.chomedeynews.ca
reminds me a lot of when I was at Jules Verne.
My first day of 'school' was Orientation Day. I
decided to take the school STL bus to Western
instead of asking my parents to drive me. As
this was my first time alone on a city bus, I
felt slightly nervous before it arrived. When it
did, I got on and actually liked the ride, even
though I didn't know anybody else on my bus.
I like the concept that I am going to get a bus
pass and an ID card because it makes me
feel more independent and responsible.
When everyone had arrived at the
school, they received their agendas
and timetables and settled
themselves in the auditorium. I
took the time to check my
timetable to see if I was in the
same classes as anyone else I
knew. Sure enough, later I
found out that my best friend was
Students in Ms. Cloutier's Secondary 2 class on the first day of school.
of WESTERN LAVAL
Samantha is a new French Immersion
student in Secondary 1.
in all of them. I was relieved. Then
Mr. Ruggi, the principal,
introduced the teachers one by
one and he explained both the
agenda and its contents. When
he introduced the teachers, they
all seemed kind - let's hope that
first impressions are correct!
When the assembly was
over, everyone headed
towards their newly
assigned lockers. As I
looked inside mine, I
felt excited. High
school promises to
be interesting,
although it will take
some adjusting to. I
guess I'll just have
to wait and see.
WLHS congratulates The Chomedey News
on its 10 th Anniversary. We look forward to
continued success and a lasting partnership
of building community spirit together!
Western Laval High School is
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Pack some good eating
into school lunches
It’s back to school for students and parents
face the recurring issue of packing a lunch
that is appealing, appetizing and nourishing
for growing bodies. Develop a list of
options and let the kids decide what appeals
to their tastes. In planning lunches the key is
to prepare good-tasting foods that are both
nutritious and fun for kids to eat. For example,
these hints and options are worth a try:
Snack-wiches:
Think snack-size when filling the lunch
box, including sandwiches. Kids tend to be
drawn to food that is sized down
Use mini bagels topped with lean luncheon
meat roll up like turkey breast or ham
OBITUARY
PHIL SHEARS
Phil Shears, a real estate pioneer
who helped build the Chomedey
community, died on Tuesday,
August 26. More than 1,000 people
attended the funeral at Paperman
and Sons.
The familiar yellow Anne Shears
sign seen everywhere in the community
is tribute to the successful
business that he established with his
wife, Anne, thirty-one years ago. As
a new company in their first office
on Souvenir Street they had less
than a dozen agents selling properties,
and expansion over the years
led them to their present position
where they now employ eighty
agents.
He was a Golden Gloves champion
in his early years and sports
remained an active part of his life.
Involved in community life and
active in local charities, Shears was
one of the original founders of what
is now the Young Israel of
Chomedey Synagogue.
“He never had anything bad to say
about anybody, and nobody had
anything bad to say about him,”
said Anne Shears agent, Joseph
Levy. “They brought me in under
their wing twenty-three years ago
and treated me like a son. The office
is like a family. He touched a lot of
people through the company.”
Although he and his wife retired
from the company ten years ago,
Shears frequently dropped in to
keep abreast of what was happening
in the company.
A Chomedey resident for 46 years
and father and father-in-law of
Wendy and Steven Corber, Hal and
Linda, and Danny, he was a devoted
family man and the proud grandfather
of Jonathon, Rachel and Erica.
The publishers and staff of
The Chomedey News extend its
sympathies to the family.
Eleanor’s Chatter ELEANOR TYLBOR
Stuff pita pocket with a luncheon meat,
tomato, squirt of mustard and bean sprouts
Think “kid-friendly” fruits and veggies
Kids like fruit that comes naturally in bitesized
pieces like grapes and strawberries for
finger eating
Consider adding a dip for cut up veggies i.e.
carrot sticks or baby carrots (a big
favorite!), broccoli or cauliflower flowerets
Dairy treats
Pack some string cheese or low-fat fruit-flavored
yogurt
Slice of fruit loaf/raisin bread
Small handful of rice crackers or baked
wheat pretzels
Whole-meal crackers with a slice of low fat
cheese
Cup of popcorn
Handful of home made pita chips
Small handful of dried fruit
Home made pizza
Ask a child for advice and you’re sure to
receive some…interesting responses:
“Never trust a dog to watch your food.”
(Patrick, age 10)
“When your dad is mad and asks you,
“do I look stupid?” – don’t answer him.”
(Michael, 14)
“Stay away from prunes.” (Randy, 9)
“Puppies still have bad breath even after
eating a tictac.” (Andrew, 9)
“You can’t hide a piece of broccoli in a
glass of milk.” (Amir, 9)
“Felt markers are not good to use as lipstick.”
(Lauren, 9)
“Never try to baptize a cat.” (Eileen, 8)
Attention readers!!!!! Has your
child/grandchild/niece/nephew, etc. said
something profound yet amusing, recently?
Share their utterances with Chomedey News
readers care of this columnist by
phone/fax: 450-687-0999 or send them
along by e-mail:
eleanor@chomedeynews.ca
Pause for the “Paws of Hope
Walk-a-thon”
The Canadian Cancer Society is holding
its 5 th edition of the Paws of Hope Walk-athon
on Sunday, September 21, at the
Centre de la Nature. Registration will take
place at 9 a.m. to be followed by the actual
walk, which
begins at 10 a.m.
As the title indicates
this is a
fundraising event
with a difference
since it involves
the participation
of two-legged and
four pawed participants
in the
form of the family
pooch, who
will be taking a two to five-kilometer walk
with owners.
Last year more than $12,500 was raised,
according to Marise Perrier, Regional
Development Officer for the Canadian
Cancer Society, and this year’s target is
$18,000.
“It’s a fun activity,” believes Marise, “and
we’re lucky since normally dogs aren’t
allowed in the Centre de la Nature. They
made an exception for us since it’s a
fundraising activity. It’s a good cause for
fundamental research and support for people
touched by the disease.”
Participants – both two legged and four
pawed - are asked to obtain sponsors and a
certificate of participation will be awarded
to those completing the walk. A racer’s bib
will be given to people bringing in at least
ten dollars in pledges, a racer’s scarf for $25
donations and a scarf and bag for $50 for
donations of fifty dollars and up plus a bag
with the Walk-a-thon logo. A grand prize of
$500 worth of dog food will be awarded to
the dog collecting the most donations for
the Canadian Cancer Society. Should anyone
be in need of medical assistance, representatives
from a local veterinary hospital
as well as the city’s Emergency Measures
team will be on hand.
Sponsorship forms and information can be
obtained at veterinary clinics, pet shops, at
the Laval Cancer Society offices at 323 St-
Martin Blvd. West, or by contacting Marise
at 450-663-2628
FREE!
Rosh
Hashanah
Greetings
Email Caroline@chomedeynews.ca, fax 687-6330
or send by regular mail to The Chomedey News,
attn. Rosh Hashanah Greetings, 657 Curé-
Labelle, suite 250, Laval , PQ H7V 2T8. All
entries must be received BY SEPTEMBER 10 AT 5 P.M.
Dysphasie+ Meeting
If your child has a specific language disorder,
is between the ages of 2-5 and experiences
significant problems in understanding
language and expressing her/himself, you’ll
be interested to learn that a series of meetings
will begin on Wednesday, September
24, at 7:30 p.m. to address these problems.
According to organizer, Diane Melnitzky
of Dysphaasie+, “this will be a self-help
group about how real people and real children
make connections that lead to communication,
learning and positive relationship.”
There is a $15 inscription fee plus
$20 for transcript and other material.
There will also be seven other meetings
held every second week. For information,
Diane Melnitzky, 687-7639
Special anniversary celebrations for
Armenian community
A special celebration will be held to mark
the 12 th anniversary of the independence of
Armenia and the 10 th anniversary of the
Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church,
on Saturday, September 20, 8:00 p.m. at
the church, 4464 St. Martin Blvd. W. A
special ceremony will be held with municipal
representatives, the new Primate of
Canada, his Eminence Bishop Pakrad
Kalsdanian, and the ambassador of
Armenia in Ottawa among other dignitaries,
participating. Plans also include a special
dinner.
On Sunday, September 21 at 11 a.m. the
new Primate of Canada will perform the
Divine Liturgy to be followed by an
Armenian Dinner Food Festival.
Learning Exchange offers literacy
assistance
According to statistics more than 28% of
adults in Quebec are functionally illiterate,
and 30% of Quebec students do not complete
their secondary studies. International
Literacy Day held on September 8, celebrates
every person’s right to read and write
well enough to function independently in
society. International Adult Learner’s
Continued on page 16
Once again, we are pleased to
announce that we will be
printing Rosh Hashanah
greetings in our Sept. 20 th
edition to help Laval’s Jewish
community celebrate their
new year.
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Continued from page 16
Week – September 7-13 – salutes all adult
learners who strive to achieve their personal
literacy goals.
The Learning Exchange, a not-for-profit
literacy organization servicing the Laval
and North Shore areas, provides free confidential
services to adult literacy students. In
partnership with the Sir Wilfrid Laurier
School Board, the Exchange is hosting an
Open House on September 9 from 1:00-
4:30 p.m. and 5:30-8:00 p.m. A five-session
training period for volunteers will
begin on September 16 and information
can be obtained by calling 688-2933, ext.
3126
Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital holds
High Holiday Services
High Holiday services for Rosh Hashanah
and Yom Kippur will be held at the Jewish
Rehabilitation Hospital for patients, their
families and anyone else who might be
interested. For further information contact
Rabbi David Goldfield, 688-9550, ext.
208
Les journées de la culture
The journées de la culture scenic bus trips
through Laval are back. This popular event
takes place this year on September 26, 27,
28 and features stops and visits with artists
and crafts persons working on the premises.
This year a fifth route has been added with
the focus on literature, with the opportunity
to meet well- known Laval authors.
Passengers will get on board on Saturday,
September 27 from 1:30-5:00 p.m. with
the departure point being the Maison des
arts.
Two cultural routes departing from
Complexe Culturel André-Benjamin-
Papineau will encompass Laval’s north
shore from east-to-west. The first will interlace
Saint-François and Sainte-Rose
between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and the
second route in the afternoon will explore
Sainte-Rose and Laval West between 1-5:00
p.m. The tours feature stops at the workshops
of Laval artists, who will share some
of their works and another tour will focus on
Maison des arts.
Reservations are a necessity due to limited
space and to find out more reserving a
place, call 662-4440
So you wanna work in show biz?
Local talent scout, Susie Weber, is once
again looking for Lavalers for various projects.
In the adult category there is a call out
for females with that “mom-next-door” look
between the ages of 40-50, in addition to
regular type females who are in the 30’s, for
photo shoots.
Also needed in the youth category are teens
between the ages of 13-14 of all nationali-
Centre du Sablon sponsors new
series of informative lectures
The Centre du Sablon is holding a very
interesting series of seminars beginning on
Tuesday, September 16 with “The
Physiology of Stress and Relaxation.”
Seminar presenter is Rukhshana Surty, B.
Phys. Ed. Natural Health Consultant and
Massotherapist. To register and to find out
more information, get in touch with Desi at
688-8961
Thomas Mulcair guest at Chomedey
Seniors Club
The meeting of the Chomedey Seniors
Club to be held on Thursday, September
11 will feature Thomas Mulcair, MNA for
the Chomedey riding and Minister of the
Environment, who will discuss, “Future
Plans of the New Government.” All meetings
are open to the public and begin at 1:30
p.m. at the Young Israel of Chomedey
Synagogue, 1025 Elizabeth, Chomedey.
Information: Dave Beiner, 681-2097.
On September 18 the invited guest is
Professor Eugene Orenstein, Prof. Of
Judaic Studies, McGill University, who
will talk about “The romance of Yiddish
and A Thousand Years of Jewish Life
Mirrored in the Jewish Language.”
Art in the apple orchard
For the thirteenth year La Galerie d’art
Cultiv’Art is sponsoring a multi-discipline
art exhibition, grouping the artistic output of
twenty-three artists, photographers and artisans
from the Oka region. Apple fanciers
will recognize the Oka region for their
numerous orchards and in this case the actual
art gallery is located in a barn on the
premises of an apple orchard.
Participating artists include: Anne
Arseneault Arseno, Pierre Beauregard,
Jean Pierre Brunet, Marcel Charest,
Michel El’Chab, Janine Gagné, André
Julien, Line Groulx, Suzann Lambert,
Francine Metthé, Manon Plouffe, Martin
Plouffe, Géatane Poitras, Sophie
Quenneville, Colette Renaud, Robert Roy,
Michel Tarabulsy and Marguerite
Vanasse. Artisans: Elaine T=Audet,
Manon Dumouchel, Isabelle Maillé,
Johanne Maillé and Louise Proulx
Fantalou.
The vernissage to launch the event will be
held on Sunday, September 7, 3:00 p.m. and
is open to the public. This art show itself
takes place on Saturday and Sunday,
September 27/28 but the gallery is always
open to the public.
La Galerie Cultiv’Art du Verger Cloutier, 5
rue de la Pinède, Oka. Hours:
Information: Anne Arseneault, 472-3469
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Eleanor’s Chatter ELEANOR TYLBOR
Happy 40 th Birthday to
Billy Pappas!
Celebrated on
August 29.
With all our love,
Bessie, Stacy &
Manny!
Story Hour
Children from 3-5 years of age are invited to
come listen to story time with Lise, at the
Multicultural Library’s Story Hour to be
held on Saturday, September 13, at 10:30
a.m.. The story this time is “Lapin
Grognon va à l’école”.
Registration: 978-5995
The People Tree
Two more leaves have been added to our
People Tree! Local Chomedey-ians, Joyce
and Morty Schrier, recently became
grandparents for the third time with the
birth of a granddaughter, Hope Paige
Schrier, born on July 31 st in Toronto. Hope
Direct Answers
(what a positive name by the way) is the
daughter of Aliza (Abramovitz) and
Jerome Schrier.
Another arrival to announce…Mariah
Elena Katz entered this world weighing in
at 6 lbs. 6 oz, much to the delight of her
grandmother and Chomedey resident, Julie
Kowarsky. Naturally Mariah’s parents,
Jason and Rhonda, are thrilled with their
new bundle of joy in addition to being welcomed
by her two brothers.
Congratulations all!
(Eleanor Tylbor’s e-mail address is
eleanor@chomedeynews.ca)
from Wayne and Tamara
Dream Lover
I met my wife a dozen years ago and her best friend shortly thereafter. I was always
fond of my wife's friend. We all shared a good deal of time together through our college
years and now into our thirties. She is married with two children as are we.
We live in the same town, our families spend a good deal of time together, and I'm good
friends with her husband. My problem is I cannot stop thinking about her. I'll go out
of my way to be with her. I dream about her nearly every night.
I am physically attracted to her but no more than to any other good looking 30-yearold.
My wife and I have a good relationship physically and emotionally. So what the
heck is going on? What should I do?
I can't break off all contact. Our families are much too close, and everybody will want
to know why. I think telling my wife will only get her upset. So I am stuck with feelings
I can't tell anybody about, and I can't think of any way to correct my situation.
Robin
Robin, there are many ways to alter the course of a life. For example, you could rob a
bank. You could pass a note to a teller that says, "Give me all your money." That would
change the course of your life, but it's not a very productive method and neither is this
fantasy.
Nowhere do you state this woman has a romantic interest in you. She seems to be an
innocent puppet in a play you're staging in your mind. In fact, her reaction to an actual
overture may turn your dream into a nightmare. If you tell your wife, it may change
the way she looks at you forever.
A huge amount of mental energy is flowing toward this other woman. Why? What is
wrong with the rest of your life that your thoughts flow there? That is where you need
to look. Your wife's best friend is a diversion from something you need to face up to.
It could be your career is not going where you wanted. It could be something else. But
before you take any more steps down fantasy road, focus on what you really think about
your life, your job, and your family.
The dream you had for life is not turning out as you hoped, and that is why you dream
of your wife's best friend. Pulling mental energy away from her and shifting the focus
to yourself, will point you toward the answer. If the answer still eludes you, individual
counseling may help.
Wayne & Tamara
Not Enough
I am in a relationship that is still fairly new. He and I have things in common, but our
feelings toward this relationship are not mutual. He treats me exactly like I want to be
treated, but I don't have a strong desire for him.
Not that he's unattractive or anything like that, it's just I feel that it's a bit rushed. I am
tired of casual dating and I want something solid, but not overnight. He also does and
says everything he thinks I want to hear and not what he really feels.
My sister thinks I am selfish and unappreciative, but that's not really the case. She tells
me to keep him, he's a good man. I already know that, but I don't feel he's the good
man for me.
Nora
Nora, without your sister's influence, we doubt you would have written. You have
examined your own feelings and come to a reasoned conclusion. It is not enough that
he is a good man.
Maybe you are wiser than your years and wiser than your sister. It is not selfish to end
a relationship which is wrong for you. To act from what you know is right takes character.
Wayne & Tamara
Wayne & Tamara Mitchell are the authors of YOUR OTHER HALF
(www.YourOtherHalf.com).Send letters to: Direct Answers, PO 964, Springfield, MO
65801-0964 or e-mail: DirectAnswers@echowork.com.

Teenager shot dead outside his home
Saint-François: Sept. 1, 11:15 p.m.
The LPD has opened an investigation into
the fatal shooting of a young St-François
man on Monday night. “The individual was
standing outside his home 8920 Tilly Street
when he was struck in the head by multiple
firearm projectiles. However, neighbours
only heard one report,” Constable Marc
Morel said. The presence of several projectiles
fired with just one shot indicates a rifle
as a probable weapon, he explained.
Apparently eyewitnesses saw several
youths in the area of the Tilly St. residence;
they left the scene on foot via a nearby park,
according to Morel. The 19-year-old shooting
victim succumbed to his injuries in a
hospital outside of Laval on September 3,
after spending two days in critical condition.
While the victim did not have a criminal
record, police have many theories as to
the cause of the attack. Although the teen’s
mother told police he had no ties to local
gangs, the LPD will be probing that possibility
– as well as a number of others – over
the coming days. No arrests have been made
in this case to date.
Deadly car crash claims 20-year-old
Vimont: August 24, 3:30 a.m.
A young motorist smashed into a lamppost
on Des Laurentides Blvd. in the early hours
of August 24, perishing of his injuries three
and a half hours later. The victim, a 20-yearold
Laval resident, had been driving alone
near 2004 Des Laurentides when the apparent
loss of control took place; it remains to
be seen if alcohol was a factor in the accident.
Constable Morel noted that as the victim
was a resident of Laval’s north end, he
was probably familiar with Vimont’s streets.
Armed robbers apprehended
in depanneur heist
Vimont: August 26, 1:00 a.m.
A quartet of armed and masked depanneur
bandits visited the Couche-Tard outlet
located at 2050 Rene Laennec Blvd. in
Vimont recently. The suspects, brandishing
a sawed-off shotgun, helped themselves to
the contents of the convenience store’s cash,
as well as numerous cigarette cartons. In
light of the recent spate of robberies, the
LPD had increased patrols of the city’s
depanneurs, Morel explained. One such
patrol was in the immediate vicinity of the
crime, and “actually came face to face with
the suspects. After a brief pursuit on foot,
two of the four individuals were arrested,
and all of the stolen money and merchandise
was recovered,” the constable said. The
LPD theorizes that the men could have been
responsible for similar crimes in Montreal,
and continues to investigate the whereabouts
of the two suspects that got away.
More sexual assault charges for Godin
Two more women have come forward to
add their names to the list of Eric Godin’s
victims of sexual assault. The Laval man
was first in the news last spring when he
was arrested for molesting two women,
using an internet dating service to lure his
victims. Despite the LPD’s opposition, he
was released on bail April 2nd - and back
behind bars within nine days for assaulting
another woman, one he met at his local
supermarket in Laval-des-Rapides. This
time, there’s no chance of conditional
release for Godin – in light of his prior
offenses, the judge deemed that there is a
“marked probability” of his repeating histo-
LPD BLUE CAROLINE GARDNER
Illegal arms seized at
St-Martin flea market
Chomedey: August 22
One website directory declares that at the St-Martin Blvd. flea market, “On
retrouve de tout et à bon prix” – roughly translated, shoppers can ‘find it all,
at a great price.’ The LPD recently found this claim to be true when they
found illegal weapons were being sold at the flea market. Following the
seizure of an extendable nightstick, a restricted weapon, Laval’s police force
undertook a full-blown investigation of a pair of suspect merchants, aged 39
and 66 respectively. In the course of the probe, an undercover officer attempted
to buy black market weapons at the flea market, as well as a second establishment
linked to the pair – the Army Surplus shop on Queen Mary Road in
Montreal. During the simultaneous operations late August 22, over two hundred
illegal weapons were seized. Among the confiscated contraband: two
tasers, or weapons that stun victims with an electrical charge; a number of
nunchakus, traditional weapons used by martial artists (and occasionally
street gangs); various illegal knives, swords and a selection of ring blades;
and a large assortment of shurikens - traditional Japanese throwing blades,
commonly known as ‘ninja stars.’ The two men have been taken into custody
on charges of arms trafficking and possession; if found guilty, the pair face a
minimum of one year behind bars.
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this, the 28-year-old sexual offender actually
started to sob in the courtroom. At press
time, the details regarding the new crimes
could not be released, although one assault
reportedly dates back to 1994.
Help the LPD find Valerie
LPD file no. LVL-03-08211-03
Valerie Drizos has not been seen since
August 21, so her family has asked the
police to investigate her disappearance. The
Tel.:
(514) 289-8585
Fax:
(514) 289-9445
pretty 16-year-old
has blond hair,
brown eyes, stands
5’2” (1.57 m) and
weighs 122 lbs. (55
kg). Her right nostril
is pierced and she
has a scar over her
right eye. If you have
any information that
could help locate
Valerie, call the LPD at 450-662-3400, or
Info-Crime at 1 (800) 711-1800.
$14 million drug seizure in
Chomedey One of the largest in the city’s history
On Monday, the LPD seized an estimated $14 million of marijuana from a string of unassuming
adjacent storefronts in Chomedey’s industrial area. “This was a major operation –
one of the largest narcotics seizures we’ve ever made to date,” Sergeant André St-Jacques
said. Over nine thousand mature plants up to four feet high were seized, along with paraphernalia
associated with cultivating the drug. The site of the extensive pot plantation –
2880, 2888, 2904, 2908 and 2916 Bergman Street – had actually been used to that end previously.
“It had been a very lucrative spot for cannabis growers. One mature plant is valued
at up to $1,500 on the black market,” St-Jacques noted. The tip that led the LPD to
Bergman was passed on by the Montreal police, who had been investigating an unrelated
stolen property case. No one was on site at the time of the bust, but the LPD continues to
pursue its investigation of the black market gardeners.
Installation of an Alarm system
and 6 months monitoring
System Includes:
• 1 Control panel
• 1 keypad
• 1 Motion detector
• 1 Front door contact
• 1 Battery
• 1 Siren
• 1 Transformer
24 hour monitoring
$ 350 00
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C O M P U T E R Z O N E
REVIEW: Samsung SyncMaster 172MP
Who says home theater is only for the living
room? True, giant-screen TVs and surround-sound
speaker systems may be
unwieldy in a home office, but Samsung's
newest LCD monitor puts PC/entertainment
convergence right on your desktop: The 17inch
SyncMaster 172MP is not only a topquality
computer display, but a stylish TV
set -- an HDTV-ready set, too -- or DVD
viewer.
It's not a new idea; in fact, the SyncMaster
172MP is a relatively minor upgrade from
its 171MP predecessor. But the concept
remains way cool: Once you clear the bulky
CRT monitor and separate speakers off your
desk (the Samsung has built-in stereo
speakers), set up the glamorously svelte
SyncMaster, and fire up a picture-in-picture
window to keep one eye on CNN or the
ballgame while devoting most of your
screen to e-mail or office applications,
you'll be hooked.
Also, the 172MP's price is closer to mainstream
than mere dream: $789 US, including
the TV tuner that was an option on previous
models. To be sure, that's a hefty premium
over the $400 to $600 US you'll pay
for a 17-inch flat panel without a TV tuner
or multiple video inputs -- especially since
the Samsung has neither portrait/landscape
pivot capability nor digital PC input (just
the familiar analog VGA port). But it's hundreds
less than Samsung's previous
LCD/TVs. The SyncMaster 172MP is still
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an indulgence, but it's an awfully tempting
one.
Plugs Into Almost Anything
The 172MP is a 16.3-inch-square, 2.3-inchthick
slab with a fold-out carrying handle
that serves as its base, letting you tilt the
display back from vertical (to swivel it, you
move the whole apparatus). The 11-pound
monitor is accompanied by a notebookstyle,
external AC adapter (it draws a relatively
thrifty 58 watts when not in standby
mode); it's also VESA wall-mount compatible.
The Samsung's rear panel positively bristles
with video connectors (excepting, as mentioned,
a DVI port for the latest PC graphics
cards). At the left are video, S-Video, and
left and right audio jacks for hooking up a
VCR, DVD player, or camcorder.
Mounted horizontally along the middle are
two sets of connectors -- the 15-pin VGA
and audio jack for your PC (along with the
AC adapter socket), and Y/Pb/Pr component
video and left and right audio jacks for
a DVD/DTV set-top box; the 172MP supports
480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i video
modes. The VGA and audio cables are the
only ones bundled with the display.
Next to those ports is a recess with a VGAstyle
connector into which the supplied TV
tuner with coaxial jack -- technically
dubbed the "antenna" feed -- plugs, then
thumbscrews into place. Finally, in addition
to the stereo speakers below the screen,
there's a headphone jack on the left edge
(viewed from the front).
f you want to watch TV on your PC screen,
the alternative to a tuner-equipped display
like the Samsung is a TV tuner card in your
PC. We were a little disappointed that the
Samsung tuner received only the VHF channels
(2 through 13) when connected directly
to our home cable feed, i.e., without benefit
of our cable box; by contrast, the last ATI
All-in-Wonder card we tested offered all our
basic cable channels (though not premium
channels) when connected north of the box,
so to speak. But connected south of the box,
the TV tuner is a 125-channel, both NTSCand
PAL-compatible performer.
the SyncMaster 172MP scores as both a
PC monitor and a TV or other-video-source
display, and scores highest when playing
both roles at once with its picture-in-picture
or TV-audio-in-background capability. It's a
bit pricey -- if you're content with your current
monitor, you can get TV functionality
plus personal video recording for less
money with an ATI All-in-Wonder card -but
it's versatile, practical, and a status symbol
even as LCD monitors become more
commonplace.
REVIEW:
NFL Fever 2004
PC
With football franchises like EA Sports
Madden and Sega’s newly named ESPN
NFL Football putting out high quality titles
year after year, breaking into this arena can
be more difficult then trying to get around a
300 pound lineman. Even more challenging
would be pushing that lineman back and
sacking the quarterback, which Microsoft is
far from achieving. They have however,
patched up a number of problems associated
with previous gameplay and delivered a
solid game that can compete against the bigger
titles, but unfortunately, doesn’t have
the polish needed to overtake them.
When Microsoft released their NFL Fever
series three years ago, they needed to distinguish
themselves from the titles that have
spent years refining their gameplay and
working out bugs. Unfortunately, Fever had
a number of bugs of it’s own to work out
and was only able to stand out with the
online capabilities introduced last year. This
year however, the gameplay issues/annoyances
have been reduced significantly and
make it a more appealing option especially
for those who use Live! online features.
The main complaints for NFL Fever 2004’s
gameplay have been reduced to nitpicking
with few noticeable problems. Even play
selection has been improved with recommended
plays from the coach offered in
addition to the other numerous plays
offered. Other more standard options are
also included, like the ability to see the play
overtop of the actual field before the play
Learning curve 4
Control 4
Graphics 4
Audio 3
Fun 4
Originality 4
Replay value 4
Multiplayer 5
S C O R E 4.00
Pros:
-A super-sharp LCD monitor with TV tuner
and picture-in-picture capability
-Ample video, S-Video, and component
inputs; above-average internal speakers
Cons:
-Costly, and not the brightest, compared to
TV-free flat panels
-No digital PC input or portrait-mode pivoting
G A M I M G
Z O N E
starts, solid control over the players, and an
AI that actually attempts to run the play
selected.
In addition, the graphics have been
improved with added animations that give a
more realistic experience. Although not
quite the quality of Madden 2004 or ESPN
NFL Football, there will be few complaints,
as the players look great and fluid on the
field. The audio also performs well with
hard-hitting effects, creating a rounded
football experience.
Where NFL Fever 2004 overtakes the competition
is with its online capability. XBox
Live! clearly gives Microsoft a huge benefit
for those who enjoy online gaming and
takes full advantage of it here. As expected,
the multiplayer online games play almost
seamlessly with minimal lagging. Games
are easily created and joined with plenty of
players already online to always have a
variety of opponents to choose from. In
addition, tracking of stats and tournament
scores can be followed using the PC, so
players can have constant access.
Although behind the more established football
games as far as gameplay and even
graphics, NFL Fever 2004 does close the
gap this year. What puts it into contention is
the online capabilities that adds a step up
over anything else available. If you aren’t
going to take advantage of the online functions,
Madden 2004 or ESPN NFL Football
will offer more solid games but NFL Fever
2004 is the hands-down winner if you plan
to play online.

Aries March 21-April 19
Work increases during the year ahead. Until September 20,
old, former tasks need doing (and will return to tap your shoulder)
while new work projects should be avoided. DON'T buy machinery,
tools, cars, computers, software, etc. for three weeks. Secrets, financial
endeavors, investments, intimacy, and the kind of commitments that
result in a changed life - these succeed Sunday/Monday. Romance
appeals mid-week - so do kinds, fun, creativity, a "gamble." But various
glitches interfere - so does your work, or a loved one's "mobility."
Career luck soars Thursday eve and all Friday p.m.
Taurus April 20-May 20
The year ahead holds a bagful of adventure, romance, winning
streaks, pleasures, creative surges/projects, and joys/successes
in raising or teaching children. These great trends kick off this week,
as Sunday (and to a lesser degree, Monday) offer exhilarating opportunities,
exciting meetings and new horizons -leap in! But these great
things also meet interference/problems from the sexual intimacy, commitment,
funding, document, or financial side of relationships, for
twelve months. (These, intimacy, funding, investment activities, etc.,
meet their own problems mid-week.) Love, happiness and understanding
return Thursday eve and Friday p.m!
Gemini May 21-June 20
The year ahead brings great optimism, luck, and expansion in
real estate, family, parent/kid, gardening/agriculture, nature,
security, retirement, healing, therapy, retirement, and soul concerns. It's
a superb year to end one situation, while nurturing or laying the foundation
for another - a "new start." Your work will mildly aid these lucky
pursuits, as Sunday/Monday show. Investments, finances, sexual desires,
and/or research will hugely aid these lucky areas, as Thursday eve and
Friday p.m. demonstrate. But a mate or a competitor might oppose you
in these lucky spheres, as mid-week shows.
Cancer June 21-July 22
Romance, love, beauty, pleasure, creativity, success with
machinery or career - these fill Sunday (and Monday, with less
"punch"). But remember that buying new machinery (and starting new
communications, business and other projects) is a bad idea now. So
accept your luck, but don't try to build anything upon it. Midweek shows
the problems that can invade your workspace - proceed slowly, and have
a Plan B ready. A trip might be cancelled. Exciting relationships and
opportunities greet you Thursday eve and Friday. A change seems imminent
in friendships, with siblings.
Leo July 23-Aug. 22
The year ahead holds major money luck, mostly on the earnings
side. Investments, money partnerships and net worth
areas might also benefit, but only if you and another can co-operate in
such areas as machinery, tools, employees, dependents, and division of
chores. Such co-operation should be fairly easy, since you seem to be
working with someone who enjoys your company! A hint of any "personality
obstacles" to your money luck should appear Tuesday through
Thursday. Home's great Sunday, work succeeds Friday. Remember, start
no new projects before September 20.
The lighter side
September 6, 2003
Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Communications, calls, paperwork, short trips, friendly
working conditions, and news/data about an intimate, health or financial
circumstance - these reward Sunday/Monday. (For example, you could
hear news about a great investment, or have a good deep talk with your
spouse/lover.) If you flirt, you might step through more boundaries than
you counted on! The year ahead showers you with personal luck and optimism
- but you're also going to face changing soul, security and/or family
situations. You might get a hint of these mid-week. Thursday to
Saturday bring romance, pleasure, beauty!
Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22
The year ahead will be quiet. You'll only lament this if you're
determined to lead a superficial life. This is a great time to catch a second
wind, contemplate your life thus far, and prepare/plan for a major,
hugely lucky launch in late 2004. Until then, be charitable, deal with government
or institutional agencies, seek the spiritual. Old ghosts, fears
and limitations will "dissolve" soon. Romance will be scarce, but sensuality
rises. Money luck comes Sunday/Monday. Travel and communications
need care mid-week. Home, family bless you Thursday eve onward.
Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21
Your charisma, charm, energy and optimism soar
Sunday/Monday! Job, family and legal matters get solved.
Your hopes and happiness will increase for the entire year ahead. Expect
popularity, profitable group associations, political activism, and light,
friendly flirtations. You're going to enjoy yourself - and in company!
Money obstacles arise Tuesday to Thursday - note these, they could
linger for a while, even a few years. You and a partner or loved one
might have to change your attitudes about money or sex. Talk, trips and
friends bless you Thursday eve, Friday.
Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21
The year ahead holds massive career and status luck, Sage.
Your relations with VIPs (or parents) will expand. There is only
one possible obstacle to success in the "upper levels" and that is you -
you have to want this, and co-operate with it. Whatever "reluctance" you
might harbor should become more apparent this Tuesday to Thursday,
when your personality quirks or heart rebellions emerge. (Every quirk
hides a frustrated desire.) Rest Sunday/Monday - good things emerge in
government, security zones. Chase lucky money prospects Thursday eve
and Friday noon onward.
Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Social joys, flirtations, a happy view of the future - these fill
Sunday/Monday! The entire year ahead (to September 2004)
is filled with luck in legal, far travel, media, scholastic, philosophical,
love and similar areas. The major impediment to this luck (there's
always something) will appear in some form Tuesday noon to Thursday.
It might involve your relations with the government, your spiritual/charitable
side, or the burdens of life. You won't be able to "erase" these
impediments, but you can modify them. Your energy and charisma soar
Thursday eve to Saturday!
Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18
The month and year ahead luckily accent changes, secrets/research,
investments, debt and finances, sexuality, health/lifestyle, business funding,
and consequential commitments. These activities occur in privacy, or are secretive
in nature - and the major obstacle to their lucky progress is your social nature.
This obstacle might show itself Tuesday through Saturday - friendly arguments,
stressed friends, etc. DON'T start new projects in these secretive, intimate and financial
areas (nor really in any area) before September 20 - rely instead on "the old
returning." Sunday/Monday, Thursday eve and Friday, show your lucky road.
Pisces Feb. 19-March 20
The year ahead offers true happiness! Opportunities, luck, expansion,
cheerfulness and honor fill emotional, business and friendship horizons.
It's a superb year to relocate, to marry/partner, sign contracts, or deal with the public
(severally or individually). You own ambition, if overdone, could be your one big
obstacle. To succeed, you'll have to share, to relate, to pursue another's desires. A
disapproving parent or difficult boss is a "creation" of your ambition. A hint of this
obstacle appears mid-week. Sunday/Monday bring love, wisdom. Thursday eve-
Saturday brings hopes, flirtations and happiness!
ACROSS
1. Fedora material
5. One ____ time (2 wds.)
8. Bohemian, e.g.
12. Garfield’s canine companion
13. Strong java
14. Place for an earring
15. Leontyne Price role
16. Lawyer’s org.
17. MMiirraabbeellllaa competitor
18. Tangles
20. Singer Bette
22. Certain railroads
23. Slump
24. More irate
28. Army doc.
32. Society gal
33. Sally, to Charlie Brown
35. Sphere, poetically
36. Ford flop
39. Woody Allen film
42. TV’s “Gentle __”
44. Cesar Chavez’s gp.
45. Mideast peninsula
48. Accused
52. Burt’s ex
53. ___ at ease
55. Spinach cousin
56. Educator Horace
57. “Take Good Care Of
My Baby” singer
58. Guitarist Clapton
59. Smoke and fog
60. Naval rank: abbr.
61. Pursue
DOWN
1. Beer “head”
2. Mrs. Kovacs
3. Tops for pots
4. “____ and the Firecat”
(Cat Stevens album)
5. Accrues
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CROSS CROSSWORD
WORD
6. After bath or hot
7. Patriot-brewer Samuel
8. Music’s Sister ___
9. Enjoy the hammock
10. Adept
11. Swerve
19. New Haven student
21. “___ Joe’s Body” (Reader’s
Digest offering) (2 wds.)
24. Fruity thirst quencher
25. TV’s “___ and Stacey”
26. Literary monogram
27. Curved bone
29. Funnyman Knotts
30. Lyricist Gershwin
31. “60 Minutes” network
34. Jesters’ scepters
37. Abating
38. Luau garland
40. Gridiron gp.
41. Comes to life
43. Innocent
45. Handout
46. Behave like a Bedouin
47. ___ Domini
49. Moon feature
50. Author Wiesel
51. Flight or sun
54. AFL quarterback Dawson
Answer to Aug. 23 puzzle
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Another Montgolfier resident wants reduced speeds
Dear editor,
I share some of the same frustrations on
Eliot Ave in Laval. There is a small park on
a three way intersection with stops at each
corner that are rarely respected. Often
motorists exceed the speed limits as they
cross the intersection ignoring the signs and
failing to stop. On two occasions I was
almost hit by a vehicle while crossing the
road with my son.
In Montreal there exist municipalities that
have speed limits below the provincially
regulated speed zones such as Westmount.
Municipalities and cities can do something
to reduce the speeding problems especially
if it has to do with the safety of its people.
These speed zones are in some residential
areas 30 Km/hr and do exist outside of
school and park zones. If there exists a
problem on a certain street, and enough
names are collected on a petition, action
should be no problem. If lobbied properly
these speed zones can be amended. There
are divisions that are set up and devoted to
do just that by the city.
Speed zones are for a greater part ineffec-
tive as a speed reducer. I believe speed
humps should be explored by Laval since
speed bumps are illegal here, except on private
property. Speed humps are friendly to
maintenance vehicles as well as snow
removal trucks. A simple search on the
internet yielded many studies into the use of
speed humps and there effectiveness in
reducing speeds. After speaking to the
Traffic Division of a Montreal Municipality,
I was told that the speed humps were the
most effective. Most signs are blatantly disregarded
by speeding motorists. Other
speed limiting devices such as the obstacles
(flower boxes) are somewhat effective but
are removed in the winter months.
I do not understand why the city did not
extend the new awareness signs installed on
Henri-Duplesis into Eliot closer to the park
and the intersection involving the park. The
signs are an honest and good attempt at
reducing speed, yet they are not as effective,
they will also be removed from the middle
of the road in the winter. The signs are not
respected when placed on the side of the
road. Motorists cannot be ticketed unless
Irate school commissioner responds
to Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
Dear Editor,
I again refer to your article, “More budgetary
talks and questionable procedures”
in your June 14 th edition. I must take issue
with a comment by the Sir Wilfrid Laurier
School Board’s Chairman Steve Bletas concerning
my actions in defending the
Souvenir school’s governing board’s refusal
to adopt the Board’s core program that has
resulted in the destruction of the school’s
excellent French immersion program and
dual track, French and English streams, that
it was providing. Chairman Bletas is quoted
in a totally unsubstantial statement when he
suggested “that there is a conflict of interest
where Fogel is concerned. Commissioners
can’t get involved with the governing board
of one school and not another.” Chairman
Bletas needs to be reminded that
Commissioners are elected to represent and
protect the wishes, needs and rights of ALL
parents, students and other constituents in
their wards AND the rest of the School
Board.
Surely Chairman Bletas recalls another situation
where the SWSLB also infringed
upon the authority of some governing
boards concerning their legally authorized
before and after school programs. When I
joined a group of parents who petitioned the
Quebec Superior Court for a declaratory
judgement in the matter, chairman Bletas
and the SWLSB’s Ethics Review
Committee declared me to be in conflict of
interest. My position, however, was vindicated
when the judgement was rendered,
which found that the SWLSB had in fact
overstepped their authority.
In coming to the defense of some governing
boards having been unduly pressured into
accepting what the Souvenir governing
board refused to accept, I was censured by
the School Board’s Ethics Review
Committee. It must be noted that in both of
these instances, the Ethics Review
Committee had no legal authority to act in
these matters since I had nothing to gain
personally, and that it had not acted in
accordance with SWLSB by-laws, nor with
the provisions of the Quebec Education Act.
At the SWLSB, the Ethics Review
Committee was acting like a kangaroo court
with no legal authority, and behind closed
doors - without giving me an opportunity to
appear and defend myself.
My reputation has now twice been
maligned by the SWLSB notion of democracy
and fair play. The name of their game
is obviously to gang up on the dissenter,
who dares to speak up and take a stand,
using any means lawful or otherwise.
Walter Fogel, Commissioner
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
Letters to the Editor
they are breaking the speed limit.
I believe a combination of, lowering speed
limits, awareness of children in the neighborhood
signs, and finally speed humps
may be the answer to speed reduction and
Watching the news, it seems that there's a
new environmental crisis occurring almost
daily: global warming, pollution, habitatdestruction,
species depletion and extinction,
and much more. The bad news is
plentiful and painful.
But then, on a fairly regular basis, a nicelooking
man pops up and says that everything
you are seeing is an exaggeration.
The environment is fine.
Everything's fine. Go buy a new SUV. It's
okay. Such a nice-looking man.
To the average person, it must be quite
confusing. What's going on here? Are the
stories on environmental calamity really
an exaggeration?
The quick answer is no. On a global basis,
the environment we depend on for our
lives is in trouble. Natural services that
provide us with essentials like a stable climate,
clean water, fertile soils and others
are being depleted. We are heading in the
wrong direction if we want to leave the
next generation with the quality of life and
opportunities that my generation took for
granted when we were young.
So, why the mixed messages? Well, part of
the problem lies in the way the media present
news stories. First, they are presented
as episodic, focusing on single events
rather than issues and analysis. Second,
media stories are driven by conflict, so
reporters are always encouraged to find
someone to contradict prevailing opinion,
turning complex problems into a simplified,
false "he says, she says" dichotomy.
And third, there are well-financed interests
at work who have a vested interest in
maintaining the status quo, so they lobby
hard to make sure their voices are heard.
Scientists have a duty to warn society of
any potential environmental problems. But
because of the incremental nature of science,
not all predictions made come to
pass. Sometimes, action is taken to avert
the problem and sometimes the prediction
turns out to be wrong. When that happens,
it enables critics to say that there never
really was a problem in the first place and
environmental scientists are merely
Chicken Littles who should be ignored.
increased safety for our inhabitants in
Laval.
Elias Katsaros
Chomedey
Science Matters
By David Suzuki
Mixed messages obscure the importance of action
To see if there is any truth to this argument,
scientists at Princeton University
and others conducted a study that looked
at the costs and benefits of society's reaction
to environmental alarms.
Their report, published in the journal
Science, examines the costs and benefits
of measures such as the Clean Air Act in
the United States and others to see if society
truly benefited from these actions.
It has. The researchers found that, for
example, regulation has played the dominant
role in improving air quality in the
United States, earning Americans more
than $22 trillion in net benefits over 20
years.
Furthermore, they found that in states or
nations with equal wealth, those with higher
memberships in "green" organizations
and higher civil liberties have lower levels
of air pollution. And they go on to point
out that the costs of responding to environmental
problems are often far less than
originally anticipated.
The researchers conclude that society
receives substantial benefits by responding
to environmental alarms. In fact, they
point out that "our environmental alarm is
currently too conservative, not too liberal."
In other words, far from being Chicken
Littles, environmental scientists are perhaps
being too cautious in communicating
environmental problems.
Certainly public policy makers are slow to
respond, as "Problems of detecting warning
signals and overcoming vested interests
inevitably lead to delay in regulation,
often incurring damages that could have
been prevented with higher sensitivity."
Critics of this report will no doubt say
something to the effect that it's merely a
case of alarmists supporting alarmists, but
that argument amounts to nothing more
than grasping at straws. The sooner we get
serious about dealing with our environmental
problems, the greater the benefits
will be. True, it would be easy to listen to
the nice lobbyists who tell us that everything
is just fine, but waiting to take action
will only make the good news less frequent
and the bad news much worse.
www.chomedeynews.ca • THE CHOMEDEY NEWS • September 6, 2003 • 21

THE ORDER
Synopsis: For centuries a secret Order has
existed within the Church. Following a
series of unexplained murders, renegade
priest Father Alex Bernier begins an investigation
that
hurls him into a
maelstrom of
unimaginable
evil, murder
and the knowledge
that there
is a fate worse
than death.
F a t h e r
Bernier's
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Screening Room
search takes him to The Sin Eater--a key
figure in this mysterious and ancient Order.
The immortal Sin Eater's role is nothing less
than playing God on earth by absolving the
unforgiveable of their sins outside the
Church, allowing greater evil to go unpunished.
Burdened by centuries of evil, the Sin
Eater craves the luxury of death. But who
will eat his sins and grant eternal peace?
Who will carry on his dark tradition and
continue the work of the Order? As the
young priest uncovers the answers and pursues
these paragons of evil, he fights to save
his own soul and that of troubled artist
Mara, the woman he loves.
Genre: drama, romance, thriller
Rating: 13+ for violence
DICKIE ROBERTS:
FORMER CHILD STAR
Synopsis: TV child
star of the '70s, Dickie
Roberts is now 35 and
parking cars. Craving
to regain the spotlight,
he auditions for a role
of a "normal" guy, but
the director quickly
sees he is anything but
normal. Desperate to
win the part, Dickie hires a family to help
him "replay" his childhood and assume the
identity of an average, everyday kid.
Several folk who are also involved in
Dickie's special world include: Sidney,
Dickie's longtime friend and agent; Cyndi,
his on-again, off-again girlfriend; Peggy,
Dickie's real mother; George, Dickie's
adopted father figure; and Grace, his adopted
mother figure. medallion and face down
the evil Highbinders who desperately want
it back.
Genre: comedy
Rating: PG for some language
JEEPERS CREEPERS 2
Synopsis: Returning home from a championship
game, a group of varsity basketball
players, cheerleaders, and coaches become
stranded on the infamous East 9 Highway in
Poho County--only it's the cunning Creeper
who has actually crippled their bus. As its
23 horrifying days of flesh-eating comes to
an end, the Creeper has embarked on its
final voracious feeding frenzy. As night
falls, the terrified group of young athletes
must fight their own fears and prejudices
and come together in a seemingly hopeless
struggle against a winged nightmare--hellbent
on stockpiling as many victims as it
can on the ultimate night of its grizzly, ritual
fest.
Genre: horror, sequel, thriller
Rating: 13+ for horror violence and
language
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MOVIE REVIEW
OPEN RANGE
✰✰✰✰
Open Range marks Kevin Costner's return to
form as director and actor. Featuring breathtaking
vistas and panoramic shots of nature
untouched, it's safe to say that there are only
two genres in which Costner excels: westerns
and baseball dramas. With the help of famed
director of photography, James Muro (JFK,
Casino), Costner creates an evocative film that
hearkens back to the days when a film felt and
looked like an organic creation, not a product of
green screen technology.
Kevin Costner's Open Range is a welcome
return to the Western and more specifically to
the romantic West. It's a place where the good
guys are gentlemen and believe in things like
chivalry, good intentions, justice, freedom, and
love. So maybe the last one seems a bit out of
place, and really, that is the one clear and disappointing
flaw with the film. Otherwise, Costner
is at the top of his game, both behind and—in
something of a rarity—in front of the camera.
The characters of the romantic West say little
but reveal much in their silence. They have
secret pasts that present events are sure to
uncover. They don't take guff from anyone, and
if the system's broke, you'd better believe
they're aiming to fix it. This kind of material
fits comfortably—perhaps a bit too comfortably.
It's a double-edge sword, this level of
familiarity. On one level, the images, characterizations,
setting, and atmosphere all have a history
and are more effective and, at times, powerful
because of it, but on another, the outcome
is never fully in doubt. Screenwriter Craig
Storper (working from a novel by Lauran Paine)
maintains a deliberate focus on his two central
characters and, in the process, gives us people
who are more variable than the story they occupy.
The film is meticulous in its setup, allowing us
to indulge in the era and setting. Costner and
first-time cinematographer James Muro capture
an elegant, idyllic landscape in rich detail. The
wide open spaces are contrasted with the
gloomy, typically rainy streets and dark, threatening
interiors of the town. The transition
between the two moods of the film is subtle,
beginning with the silhouettes of the masked
assailants on the horizon and moving into a
small forested area where they're hiding. As the
story returns to the town, it has changed. The
rain pours from the roofs, the road is flooded,
and the dialogue is almost indiscernible under
the noise. There's something almost breathtaking
about this image of Boss and Charley walking
down this dirt road in the rain with their
guns, because it reminds us of so many other
such scenes. Munro uses minimal, ambient
lighting to great effect, with shadows falling
naturally upon the proceedings and characters.
Sometimes it is only a flash of lightning that
allows us to see a character and then only for a
few seconds. Costner uses the slow pacing to
gradually build suspense from the image of the
masked heavies, through the rest of story, and to
its logical conclusion.
How Open Range rises above the pitfalls of latter
day western genres is through staying true to
form. There is no gross overuse of CG technology
or camera tricks—clean and simple angles
and modest dialogue complement the splendid
scenes of mountains and prairies. Featuring one
of the best-paced fight scenes of the year, this
film climaxes on a good note despite the ample
time it takes to see any action.
Still, for a man with more than his fair share of
failures, Costner has managed to redeem himself
with this interesting and generally solid
endeavor in the world of the western. It may not
have the Duke's boots to walk in, but "Open
Range" covers a lot of ground just fine with its
own.
Peter Trenton

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