November 2 - Westmount Independent

Elected!District 2 District 4 District 5District 6District 7District 8Tim PriceKathleen DuncanGary IkemanNicole ForbesCynthia LulhamTheodora SamiotisWESTMOUNT INDEPENDENTWeekly. Vol. 3 No. 11a We are WestmountNovember 3-4, 2009InsideAt Second Glance by H. Black p. 11Social Notes by V. Redgrave p. 16Parenting by S. Tarnowska p. 19Underdog by F. Breslaw p. 23Westmount Page p. 8Elections 2009Upsets, nail-biters and landslidesBy Laureen SweeneyWestmount’s six election races werepunctuated by upsets, surprises, bitterness,squeakers, landslide wins andchanging faces.When the votes were counted Sundaynight (November 1), the 31 percent of eligiblevoters had chosen five women to fillcouncil seats, the largest number ever.One, Theodora Samiotis, defeated veteranDistrict 8 councillor John de Castell byonly 24 votes.“It was a nail-biter,” she said, as theearly returns seesawed back and forth betweenthe two. Attributing her win to a rallyingof people to her team, she added itwas “a time for a new voice.”And in District 5, where the hottest racewas generated by four contestants, it wasGary Ikeman, an outspoken critic of theoutgoing council, who carried the seat by70 votes over the heavily backed GeorgesHebert, his closest contender.“It’s a huge win,” Ikeman said on ar-rival at city hall to partake in the celebration.In spite of the fact he did not have thesupport of Mayor Peter Trent, formermayor Karin Marks and outgoing councilorGeorge Bowser, he noted, “I neverthelessgot 40 percent ofthe vote. I think people be- continued on p. 6Cenotaph serviceset for SundayWestmount’s annual RemembranceDay service takes place this year on Sunday,November 8 at the cenotaph in frontof city hall starting at 2 pm.Local military units will parade to thesite, participate in the ceremony and laywreaths along with community groups.Mayor Peter Trent will lay the city’swreath in his new official capacity. Lastyear, he laid the wreath of the Royal MontrealRegiment as its honorary colonel.Gabor SzilasiawardedPrix du QuébecSee p. 18Christopher Gardiner AdvantageProfessionalism. Integrity. Results. Resources.Be part of our results – time to make your moveTel.: 514-933-5800 Cell: 514-704-1270chris@chrisgardiner.cawww.martinrouleau.com – www.suttonquebec.com

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Chartered Real Estate BrokerIndependently Owned & Operated Franchise of Royal LePageWESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009 – 3Westmounter employs NDG panhandler to curb speedersBy Isaac OlsonBundled against the autumn wind, hisfur-lined hood and white-frilled scarfpulled tight, a lone figure sits in a swiveldesk chair at the corner of Côte St. Antoineand Prince Albert. His clipboard isat the ready as he signals to rush hour traffic.But he is not a police officer.Tony Wallace, an NDG resident, washired by Westmounter William Graham topersuade motorists to obey traffic lawsalong Côte St. Antoine Rd. He does this byassuming an authoritative look with hispen and clipboard while motioning tospeeding motorists. So far, both Grahamand Wallace report, it has been working.Graham said Wallace was panhandlingoutside of a Metro station one day and,rather than offering him pocket change,he offered him a job.“I immediately thought, ‘Maybe if Istuck him in a chair on my sidewalk infront of my house, he might be effective atslowing down traffic,’” said Graham, notinghe has been paying Wallace $20 towork two-hour shifts during traffic’s afternoonpeak. “He has developed a rapportwith the neighbours and motorists. I thinkhe does have an effect on traffic.”Initiated as a four-week experiment,Graham, a snowbird, hopes to continuethe project when he and his wife returnfrom Mexico in five months. He may eventake it a step further by equipping the traffic-calmingpanhandler with an orange, reflectivevest and sign.“By sitting here, they do slow down,”said Wallace. “It really helps.”When he first came on the scene, thecars were flying by, Wallace recalled, but,simply by eyeing drivers and occasionallysignaling with his hands, motorists haveimproved their behaviour.Sick of speeders, Graham wishes therewas a more concerted effort to inspire driversto obey the rules of the road. Beyondhiring more people like Wallace, he wouldlike to see more electronic, speed-monitoringsigns, speed bumps, defined lanelines and stronger enforcement. He alsosuggested Westmount work with neighbouringMontreal boroughs like NDG onthe connecting thoroughfares.Municipal leaders should, at the veryleast, ensure city vehicles obey the trafficlaws, he said.“I think the situation is going to getworse as more and more are using theircars,” said Graham. “We need to startnow.”William Graham (right) and Tony Wallace (centre, seated) talk with driver Madeleine Leblanc, NDGresident.Soskin’s Persephone presents Be My BabyWestmount-based Persephone Productionswill perform Be My Baby untilNovember 14 at the Monument National,Studio Hydro Quebec, 1182 St Laurent(nearest Metro St. Laurent).Founded and operated by long-timeWestmount theatre teacher and directorGabrielle Soskin, the not-for-profit theatrecompany provides opportunities foremerging artists to perform. CentreGreene’s theatre club, headed by EricaBloom, is attending the production as afundraiser for the community centre.Set in the 1960s, the current show includesmusic from the era. Details may befound at wwwpersephoneproductions.org, or by calling the box office at514.871.2224.514935.4205EdytheBerman“VIEWS” Private Drive, Large Lot, Fireplace, CentralAir, Garage, Guest Parking, Deck $3,250,000REMAX WESTMOUNT INC.CHARTERED REAL ESTATE BROKER independently owned and operatedOutstanding Offices on Greene Results and Monkland to better serve you.514 933-6781www.remax-quebec.com/westmount514 482-3347e-mail: remax-westmount@remax-quebec.com

4 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009Letters to the EditorTribute to RobertsonOn one of the coldest nights last January,the late Stuart Robertson was in his element.The Westmount resident andgardening columnist was the first guestspeaker in the “How Does Your GardenGrow?” series at Victoria Hall, having graciouslyoffered to teach a class.That night, he warmed our spirits withthoughts of spring and bright blooms ashe walked us through the ABCs of gardening.For those of us who made his acquaintance,even briefly, it was a privilege tohave met him.Dorothy Lipovenko, York St.Ed.’s note: For another story on bus shelters(Sherbrooke St. this time), see p. 4.Actions speak louderI am sorry that Mr. Ikeman felt that myletter to the editor (October 13, p. 4) was aweak personal attack. It was not intendedas such.Unfortunately, I have learned to value aperson’s actions over their words. MostWestmounters can support the platitudesput forth in his letter (October 20, p. 4),and I am not opposed to most of thesepoints.My concern was with the stated purposeof his website WAMCAM which purported“To provide information andWeeklyPresstime: Monday at 10:30 amEditor: David PriceDeputy editor: Kristin McNeillChief reporter: Laureen SweeneyLetters & Comments:We welcome your letters, but reservethe right to choose and edit them.Please check your letter carefully.We may be unable to make subsequentlysubmitted changes. If you do makeamendments, please “redline” theminstead of resending the whole letter.Please email any letter and comments toindie@westmountindependent.com.Every letter of supporthelps us with advertisers!WESTMOUNTINDEPENDENTWe are Westmount.opinion” concerning the rebuilding of thearena facilities. I notice that since my letter,the site has been modified such that“The WAMCAM website supports moderationin the Arena / Pool Project. Onlythose opinions that support a moderate projectwill be published.” This should havebeen stated when the website was firstpublished.My other concern with the website, alsodemonstrated in his response, is the “unfortunate”use of statistics. By dividing thepopulation of Westmount (approximately20,000) by 1.5 rinks, Westmount ranks inthe top four municipalities on the islandof Montreal in terms of ice capacity to population.The fact that municipalities likeKirkland have private facilities (threesheet, in its case) is not mentioned.I’m not sure how many hockey orringette games have been played on half arink, though perhaps the Habs could giveit a try and see if it improves their luck.Mr. Ikeman did not respond to the contentof my letter. Instead he put forth hisplatform and modified his website.Finally, in response to his sixth point“Taxpayers 60 years and older are far lesslikely to be playing hockey than doingother activities,” I should point out that Iam over 60 and play hockey twice a week.I have spoken to others my age, and if wehad the proper facilities we would bepleased to play in an over-60 league likeHow Can We Help You?Content and lettersKristin McNeill: 514.223.3578indie@westmountindependent.comAdvertising & SalesArleen Candiotti: 514.223.3567advertising@westmountindependent.comAccountingBeth Hudson: 514.223.6138office@westmountindependent.comAudited by13,780 copiesOwned and published by:Sherbrooke-Valois Inc., 310 Victoria Ave., #105, Westmount, QC H3Z 2M9Fax: 514.935.9241other municipalities. Perhaps he feels thatmy generation should stay at home!Let’s build two hockey surfaces in acost-effective manner with the least impacton the environment. Our children andtheir grandparents will thank us in thelong run.Peter Naylor, Abbott Ave.Some bus shelters a messNot all Montreal bus shelters are asclean as those in your October 20 issue (p.Bus shelter near Atwater (north side of Sherbrooke) in the last few months.33). The enclosed photo is of a shelter situatedjust west of Atwater and just shortof the start of Westmount. I have to passthis filthy mess every day and it revolts me.There are a number of schools in thearea, which explains where it comes from.Supposedly the youth of today are ecologyconscious,but you wouldn’t believe itwhilst standing ankle-deep in refuse.I have written over the years to the variouscity councillors, the mayor and theSTM, which I am told is responsible forthe cleaning of the bus shelters.I gather that fines for littering exist.Who would think it?Paula McKeown, Sherbrooke St.Crossing street shouldnot be deadlyI crossed a street today. Yes, I know thatthis means nothing in and of itself; however,I crossed a street where I had a walklight. One of those that is timed, so thatwalkers are supposed to be able to crosssafely.Really? Safely?There were two cars that turned the cornerafter the light had changed. I will acceptthe first car as being on the tail end ofthe turning light, but the second car? As Imoved into the intersection, the countdownwas at 15 seconds (out of a 20 secondcount-down) in my favour, when thisdriver turned, and I, crossing, was nearlybowled over, with my purse hitting the car.I am tired of ceding to drivers and cyclistswho don’t have the right of way. Whydo I, as a pedestrian, have to accept beingtreated as a nuisance on the street?This is Westmount, where we have anumber of seniors who are active butslow-moving. Lights are in place to, hopefully,allow safe passage at intersections.Photo: Paula McKeownWhat will it take to have the rules of theroad enforced, so that we can move safelywithin our community?Lynn Pecknold, Grosvenor Ave.No more Sydney Crosby’scoming from these parts?If your eight-year-old dreams that he orshe can be the next Sydney Crosby, Ikemangave his view on it at Meet the Candidates,October 19: “I don’t want tosupport a facility that’s designed to producehockey players for the NHL.”Adam Cutler, Westmount Ave.Egg-throwing nottoo coolSunday morning revealed how brilliantour young men and teenage boys are. Severalhouses had been “egged” (indiscriminatethrowing of raw eggs on private andpublic property) during Halloween night.This puerile and depraved behaviourshould not go unacknowledged. If the jokeis so, so funny, please let us also participateby divulging your names so that wecan accommodate and do the same thingto your houses and cars.Markus Martin, The Boulevard

Tenants, managementface off at the 4300By Isaac OlsonOngoing construction at one of Westmount’shigh-end apartment complexes isthe icing on an already toppling cake formany residents, spurring some lawsuitsand, most recently, a contentious meetingbetween tenants and the property’s management.Régie du logement’s public records indicateat least four residents of Le 4300 deMaisonneuve have waged official complaintsagainst Toronto-based RealstarManagement in the last six months.Angry renters voiced their wide-rangingconcerns during an Oct. 26 meeting attendedby representatives of Realstar andthe tenants’ association — concerns thatfocused, in large part, on the current, fullscalebrick work that has stirred up dust,limited building access and generatednoise for months on end.“We were not really well received and Iunderstand,” said Realstar’s district managerAntje Enz. “The people are frustrated.It’s an accumulated frustration.”Realstar has added a flat-screen TV, freecoffee and cookies to the building’s library/partyroom to create a place to avoidthe noise. They have also added a guestsuite for napping and construction avoidance.When questioned over the phone aboutthe latest meeting and the overall situation,tenant’s association co-presidentStanley Baker and board member StephenCohen both replied “no comment.”Speeding up renovations in response totenants’ concerns, construction will becompleted by the end of 2010, Enz said,adding Realstar officials are doing everythingthey can to make renters more comfortableduring the project.Renovations will also include the replacementof all the windows, she said.“We sympathize completely with ourresidents,” said Enz. “We acknowledge thefact that the work has to be done in atimely manner.”The 50-year-old apartment complex,with 317 units and an estimated 600 residents,is currently owned by British ColumbiaInvestment ManagementCorporation (BCIMC), according to thecompany’s website. BCIMC owns thebuilding through 3630005 Canada Inc.Demanding more than $18,000,Cohen, who was elected to the tenant’s associationat the Oct. 26 meeting, is currentlyleveling one of the priciest suitsagainst Realstar.According to his three-part complaintfiled on June 30, Cohen is seeking an $85permanent reduction of his $893 monthlyrent, a $255 retroactive rent reduction anddamages of $2,000 a year, all since Augustof 2006.In his complaint, Cohen cites a “majorloss of peaceable enjoyment.”While complaints from Cohen, MichaelPrice and Arnie Baron vary in amounts,construction is mentioned in all three.(Michael Price is the father of the publisherof the Westmount Independent, inwhich he has no role or interest, althoughhe does share office space with the Independent.)As of press time, the Régie failedto produce a copy of a complaint by afourth tenant John Corrigan, citing a technicalproblem. Jean-Pierre Le Blanc, Régiespokesperson, said there might be a fifthcase, but, as of press time, he only hadfour file numbers.Beyond complaints about the construction,five out of the seven residents calledexpressed grievances ranging from overheatingof the upper floors and trashedbuilding esthetics to defective windowsand faulty fire alarms.Only one tenant, however, continued on p. 20OPEN HOUSESWESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009 – 5CONFIDENT BOYSreadyforSready for THE WORLDKindergartenFriday, November 13Schhool Tourrs: 8:30 to 10:00 amInfoormation Session: 10:00 to 11: 1 00 amVisit the School oin Action!Join us for a school tour at 8:30 am Call for resservationsL’avantage d’uneculture bilingueiSelwy House School95,cheminCôteSt-Antoine,Westmount t(Québec) H3Y 2H8514.931.2775admission@selwyn.caText SEELWYN to 32075www.selwyn.cwaLuxury maisonette, located within exclusive spacious courtyard setting.Downtown living with all you need, location, refinement, innovation, secure elevator that opensup into your unit. Access to all features the prestigous 333 Sherbrooke has to offer, call me foryour private tour of the best downtown Montreal has to offer in value and investment.RE/MAX Westmount Inc. – Chartered Real Estate Broker1330 av Greene, Westmount Q.C. H3Z 2B1 Tel: 514-933-6781C. 514.572.9345anperas@gmail.com

6 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009Election ’09: Acclaimed, returned, initiatedcontinued from p.1lieved that I will be responsive to them andthat I stand by my principles and don’towe favours to anyone.”Interestingly, the defeats of Hébert andde Castell has left the council without anobvious ambassador for sustainability.Hebert, as president of STOP and a memberof the city’s Healthy City Project, wasa potential pick by Trent for environmentalcommissioner, a position held by deCastell. “Now I’ll have to reconsider howwe’ll deal with this,” said Trent. Maybe ina more decentralized manner, he suggested.With almost all successful candidatescalling in one degree or another for moreopenness on council, the Independentasked Trent if he read that as a messagefrom the electorate. “The style of the newcouncil will be quite open to debate,” hereplied. “That’s what I’m all about. Cabinetsolidarity begins once we agree publicly.”Incumbent councillor Kathleen Duncanswept to the largest win of the nightwith 76 percent in District 4 againstNicholas Smith. Another landslide win, at73 percent, was given to District 6 councillorNicole Forbes who had been challengedby Michael Osterland.Incumbent Cynthia Lulham, however,squeaked through to a fifth term in a bitterfight in District 7. Refusing to shake handswith her opponent Mavis Young, Lulhamannounced that she had filed two complaintsagainst her with city clerk MarioGerbeau, the returning officer, for allegedlycampaigning on the steps of thepolling station.Lulham, told the Independen the nextmorning that “it was probably not mymost gracious moment,” and it was nowtime to move on “though I still don’t thinkI’d shake her hand.” Lulham attributedher win in large measure to the effort ofneighbours and supporters who campaignedfor her in the last days before theMayor Peter Trent, returned councillor Cynthia Lulham and new councillor Gary Ikeman.elections when she was sidelined by swineflu.Young said the campaign was a greatexperience and had brought out issues ofopenness and transparency that she wouldkeep pushing for. “And I intend to followthe arena project very closely.”As results began trickling in to city hall,stockbroker Tim Price in District 2, wasthe first to savour victory after seesawingback and forth with 21-year-old Philip Cutlerwho in the final analysis lost out byonly 42 votes.IN THE MARKET TO BUY ART?We do the legwork for you.Call us for free consultationJORAND’ARTJorie Richman 514-949-8384ElectronicIndependentsavailableEnjoy the Indie at supper timeon Tuesdays!Sign up by writing us:indie@westmountindependent.com.Election resultsThe following results were released by thecity clerk’s office immediately followingthe election November 1.Mayor, Peter Trent AcclaimedDistrict 1Patrick Martin AcclaimedDistrict 2Tim Price 234 44%Philip Cutler 192 36%Claire Kruyt 104 19%Rejected ballots 4 1%Turnout 34%District 3Victor Drury AcclaimedDistrict 4Kathleen Duncan 436 76%Nicholas Smith 135 23%Rejected ballots 0Turnout 29%District 5Gary Ikeman 278 40%Georges Hébert 208 30%Douglas Leahey 109 16%René Pelletier 91 13%Rejected ballots 5 1%Turnout 37%District 6Nicole Forbes 309 73%Michael Osterland 110 26%Rejected ballots 6 1%Turnout 21%District 7Cynthia Lulham 361 53%Mavis Young 317 46%Rejected ballots 7 1%Turnout 34%District 8Theodora Samiotis 224 52%John de Castell 200 47%Rejected ballots 3 1%Turnout 30%IT’S TIME TO TAKE ACTION !Make sure you don’t outlive your savings.Re-assess your financial situation today.Get back on track. Call for an independent review.PWL is an independent wealth management boutiquedelivering unbiased advice to individuals and families.Anthony S. Layton, MBA, CIMPresident and Portfolio Manager215 Redfern Ave., Suite 200Westmount, QC H3Z 3L5514 875-7566 x 224PortfolioManagementRetirement &Estate PlanningTax Planning &PreparationIncome & AssetProtectionwww.pwlcapital.com/anthonylayton

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8 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009WestmountWestmountvousvousinforme...informe...Westmount Pagewww.westmount.orginfo : 514 989-5200Vol. 3/21Publié par Westmount Published by WestmountDATES À RETENIRDATEBOOKPANDÉMIE - GRIPPE A(H1N1)Vaccination - Place Alexis-NihonSanté Montréal annonce l’ajout d’un centre devaccination contre la grippe A(H1N1) à la PlaceAlexis-Nihon (1500, avenue Atwater) à compter du6 novembre de 8 h à 20 h. Veuillez noter que cettepremière période de vaccination est destinée auxparents des enfants de 0-6 mois, aux personnesimmunosupprimées pouvant recevoir le vaccin et auxfamilles de personnes immunosupprimées ne pouvantrecevoir le vaccin. Pour les informations les plusrécentes, veuillez consulter le site Web de SantéMontréal à www.santemontreal.qc.ca.Jusqu’au 7 novembreExposition : sculptures de Laura SantiniGalerie du Victoria Hallles 7 et 8 novembre - 10 h à 17 hVente de livres de qualitéAmis de la Bibliothèque publique de WestmountBiblothèquele 8 novembre - 14 hCérémonie commémorative - Jour du SouvenirCénotaphele 16 novembre - 20 hSéance du conseil ordinaireHôtel de villePANDEMIC - INFLUENZA A(H1N1)Vaccination - Alexis-Nihon PlazaSanté Montréal has announced an additionalvaccination centre against the A(H1N1) flu virus atwhich will open in Alexis-Nihon Plaza (1500 AtwaterAvenue) beginning November 6 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.daily. Please note that the first period of vaccination isintended for parents of infants 0-6 months of age, forpersons with a weakened immune system that are ableto receive the vaccine and for the family members ofindividuals whose immune system is weakened andcannot receive the vaccine. For up-to-date information,please consult the Web site of Santé Montréal atwww.santemontreal.qc.ca.Until November 7Exhibition: Sculptures of Laura SantiniGallery at Victoria HallNovember 7 & 8 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Quality Book SaleFriends of the Westmount Public LibraryLibraryNovember 8 - 2 p.m.Remembrance Day Commemorative CeremonyCenotaphNovember 16 - 8 p.m.Regular Council MeetingCity HallHÔTEL DE VILLECérémonie commémorativedu Jour du SouvenirLe maire et les conseillers de la Ville de Westmountvous prient d’assister à une cérémonie commémorativedu Jour du Souvenir le dimanche 8 novembre à 14 hau Cénotaphe, situé sur la rue Sherbrooke près del’avenue Argyle. Nous nous souviendrons...ÉVÉNEMENTS COMMUNAUTAIRESSalon des métiers d’artVisitez le Salon des métiers d’art de Westmount :exposition et vente les samedi 14 novembre etdimanche 15 novembre de 10 h à 18 h au VictoriaHall. Prix d’entrée : denrées non périssables ou 2 $.Info : 514 934-0294.avez lus ! Notre prochaine rencontre est prévue lemardi 10 novembre à 10 h 15. Info : 514 989-5386.Club d’échecs et de jeux de sociétésAimez-vous jouer aux échecs et/ou au Scrabble? Laprochaine rencontre du club aura lieu le vendredi13 novembre à 14 h dans une ambiance amicale. Noussommes toujours à la recherche de nouveaux joueurs.Info : 514 989-5386.Club de lecture anglaiseLa prochaine rencontre du club de lecture anglaise setiendra le mardi 17 novembre de 19 h à 21 h pourdiscuter du livre Eva's Threepenny Theatre d’AndrewSteinmetz. Info : 514 989-5386.CITY HALLRemembrance DayCommemorative ServiceThe Mayor and Councillors of the City of Westmountinvite you to the Remembrance Day CommemorativeService on Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m. Theceremony will take place at the Cenotaph, near thecorner of Sherbrooke Street and Argyle Avenue. Lestwe forget...COMMUNITY EVENTSWestmount Artisans’ FestivalEveryone is welcome to attend the WestmountArtisans’ Festival exhibition and sale on Saturday,November 14 and Sunday, November 15 from 10 a.m.until 6 p.m. at Victoria Hall. Admission: nonperishablefood items or $2. Info: 514 934-0294.Readers to Readers Book ClubJoin our morning book club with a twist. Our nextmeeting will be held on Tuesday, November 10 at10:15 a.m. to talk about great books recently read.Info: 514 989-5386.Chess and Scrabble ClubDo you enjoy playing chess and/or Scrabble? Ourgames club will meet on Friday, November 13 at 2 p.m.Drop by for a friendly game as we look forward tomeeting new players. Info: 514 989-5386.English Book ClubJoin the English Book Club from 7 to 9 p.m. onTuesday, November 17 as they discuss Eva'sThreepenny Theatre by Andrew Steinmetz. Info:514 989-5386.BIBLIOTHÈQUEVente de livres de qualitédes Amis de la BibliothèqueLes Amis de la Bibliothèque publique de Westmounttiendront une vente de livres les samedi 7 et dimanche8 novembre, de 10 h à 17 h, dans la salle Westmountde la Bibliothèque. Tous les profits serviront à acheterde nouveaux documents pour la collection de laBibliothèque. Info : 514 483-5604.Club de lecture Readers to ReadersAucune liste de lecture imposée et aucune date limite,seulement des discussions au sujet des livres que vousTRAVAUX PUBLICSReconstruction de la conduited’eau principale - rue Ste-CatherineLes travaux de remplacement de la conduite d’eauprincipale entrepris par la Ville de Montréal sepoursuivront jusqu’au début du mois de décembre. Untexte précisant les étapes du projet, les impacts pour lacirculation et le stationnement, l’installation d’unréseau temporaire d’eau, et le remplacement desservices d’eau est disponible à www.westmount.org.Info : 514 872-3777.LIBRARYFriends of the LibraryQuality Book SaleThe Friends of the Westmount Public Library will beholding a book sale on Saturday and Sunday,November 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in theWestmount Room of the Library. All proceeds from thissale go towards purchasing new books for the Library.Info: 514 483-5604.PUBLIC WORKSWater Main Reconstructionon St. Catherine StreetThe City of Montreal has begun a major reconstructionof the principal water main under St. Catherine Streetbetween Greene and Clarke avenues. This work willcontinue until early December. Information outliningthe project phases, the impact on traffic and parking,the installation of a temporary water main, and thereplacement of the water services is available atwww.westmount.org. Info: 514 872-3777.Westmount, à votre portée. Pour toute question ou commentaire, veuillez nous contacter :Westmount at your fingertips. Contact us with any comment or question:www.westmount.orgassistance@westmount.org

Selwyn shaves to saveWESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009 – 9The Selwyn House senior school participated in the Shave to Save event on October 29. From left, Matthew Goldbloom (Grade 9), Jonathan Bracewell (teacher), Adam Hodgins (teacher), Jake Mullan (Grade11), Daniel Knight (Grade 11), David Grier (teacher), Vincent Iacono (Grade 10), Fernand Le Fèvre (Grade 10) and Annabel Soutar (teacher). Amount raised at press time was $19,000. This is the fifth yearSelwyn House has organized the event, in conjunction with Virgin Radio, to raise money for the fight against breast cancer. Funds go the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation.Scouts celebrate 100 yearsin WestmountScouting in Westmount is 100 yearsold, and Scouts Canada CEO Rob Stewartwas in town to commemorate the anniversarywith a special plaque for the city.Also at city hall on October 28 to markthe milestone were Westmounters andconsummate Scouters Maggie Shaddickand Andrew Macdougall; Mayor PeterTrent; and the city’s Community Events assistantcoordinator Virginia Elliott (who isalso a keen Scouter and the current areacommissioner).In his first speech of this term asmayor, Trent recalled how a Scouting book– 1908’s Scouting for Boys – had been atreasured possession as a child. He also recalledhow each year the Scouts form therearguard of the Remembrance Day parade– and it was a “nice touch” to mixyoung people and soldiers together in thisway. He praised the Scouts for filling avoid created by less attendance at housesof worship and a “vacuum of values.”Stewart said that Scouting in Canadahas grown in the past year, for the firsttime in many years.The city of Westmount has long been asupporter of Scouting. In 1976, councilvoted to allow the Scouts to use the Westmountcrest – with Mayor Donald Mac-Callum casting the tie-breaking vote tomake it happen. Trent affirmed this privilegeduring his previous tenure as mayor.There are approximately 100 Scoutsand three Scouting groups in Westmountat the moment.Dimanche 8 novembre 2009 à 14 hCérémonieJour du Souvenirau CénotapheLe maire et les conseillers de la Ville de Westmountvous prient d’assister à la cérémonie commémorative.Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 2 p.m.Remembrance DayCeremonyat the CenotaphThe Mayor and Councillors of the City of Westmountinvite you to the Remembrance Day CommemorativeService.WestmountService des travaux publicsPublic Works DepartmentNous nous souviendrons...Lest we forget...Info : 514 989-5390www.westmount.orgFrom left, Mayor Peter Trent, Rob Stewart and Virginia Elliott share a joke. Trent is holding his ownScouts hankerchief that he was given in a previous term to symbolize an honorary Scout mastership.

10 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009OpinionThe political arenaBy George BowserPolitics is the art of shaping, communicatingand managing public policy. Idon’t say it’s a science, because I don’t believepolitics can be done mathematically.Certainly it helps to be able to think logically,but human beings tend to make decisionsfor emotional reasons as well.On the subject of Westmount’s arena/pool renewal project, people typicallybegin with an instinctive, gut-feeling position,and then assemble logical reasons tosupport it. This is not science. Scientificallyspeaking, you should assemble dataand deduce a conclusion from it. Youmight have a theory in your head and thenset about gathering data to test it, but a scientistshould be open to the idea that theinitial theory is flawed.One position on the arena/pool is,briefly: “No encroachment on green spacefor the arena footprint!” This is a fine principle,and with the addition of the phrase“if possible” it becomes politically serviceable.The added phrase provides a startingpoint for debate. We might decide that it’sworth sacrificing a bit of green space forGood living comes withage. Why not retire in perfectelegance and ultimate comfort?Our caring staff willtend to all your needs 24hours every single day.Please call us regarding ouraffordable rentals:the sake of another benefit, such as a socialspace that will enhance health andwellness year-round.Another position might be: “Save taxpayerdollars at all costs!” This is also afine principle. It may lead us in the directionof putting up a less complex buildingin a different location, or perhaps no newbuilding at all. If we substitute “where possible”’for “at all costs,” it becomes political.Yet another position might be: “We deservethe best sporting facilities for ourcity!” An excellent principle, and difficultto contradict, at least in literal terms. If youadd the word “possible” after “best,” you’reoff to a good political start in evaluatingthe new building and what it might contain.There seems to be widespread agreementthat there’s no need to assess theneed for a needs assessment, which isodd. A needs assessment is not somethingstereotypical Westmount residents traditionallydo for themselves, or they wouldn’town 20,000 square feet of living spaceand drive Lincoln Navigators. This is aplace where we can have a lot more thanwhat we need.I have a visceral understanding of theover-worked saying “politics is the art ofthe possible” now that I’ve spent a fewyears as a politician, albeit at the most juniorlevel.Citizens and activists never have to addthe mitigating phrase “if possible” to anystatement they make. They get to stick totheir principles and fire off volleys of idealismand discontent in all directions.Politicians don’t. For a few dollars a year,they’ve traded the firm ground of certaintyfor the quagmire of perpetual doubt. Ifthey’re any good, that is.Campbell Cohen WorsoffAvocatsBarristers and SolicitorsESTATE LITIGATIONWILLS AND ESTATESINSURANCE CLAIMS215 Redfern, suite 118Westmount, QC H3Z 3L5Tel: 514 937-9445 Fax 514 937-2580mworsoff@canadavisa.comLate Westmounter Laurie Normand-Starrvolunteer work carries onTable of Hope supporters from left: Cindy Aikman, committee member; Mila Mulroney, honorary cochair;Julie Snyder, honorary co-chair; and Herman Alves, committee member.By Isaac OlsonA new award, named after recently deceasedWestmounter Laurie Normand-Starr, will honour local humanitariansduring a new annual fundraising event.While officially launching thefundraiser at St. Henri’s Bitoque restauranton October 28, Mila Mulroney announcedthe creation of the LaurieNormand-Starr Humanitarian Award thatwill be given to a local charity worker duringthe yearly fundraising dinner calledTable of Hope.Mulroney, Westmounter and wife offormer prime minister Brian Mulroney, isan honorary co-chair of Table of Hope.“Very, very sadly, we lost Laurie lastApril, and she left an indelible memory inGalerie de Bellefeuille – Michael Harrington:New works on display from Nov. 5to 16. Donna Shvil: Vernissage (artistwill be present): Nov. 19 at 5:30. Exhibitcontinues to Nov. 30. 1367 Greene,514.933.4406Galerie D‘Este – Ángel Mateo Charris: Exhibitcontinues to Nov. 29. 1329Greene, 514.846.1515.Galerie V. Trimont – New Works byFrançois Samson, Mario Merola, FrankMilo. 4259 St Catherine, 514.658.7214.Gallery at Victoria Hall – Laura Santini. Exhibitcontinues to Nov. 7. AnnaGedalof, Teresa Maglietta and Paola Ridolfi.Exhibit Nov. 20 to Dec. 12. 4626our hearts of what hard work and volunteerismin this city is all about,” said Mulroney.“But I know that she would beincredibly happy to hear that her causeand her love is continuing on with Tablede l’espoir.”Table of Hope, slated for May 3 at theFairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, is expectedto raise an estimated $100,000 beforeexpenses, said committee memberPeter Cochrane.All proceeds from this year’s dinnerwill be donated to Share the WarmthFoundation, carrying on the now defunctTaste of the Nation tradition, which, spearheadedby Normand-Starr, raised nearly $2million over 14 years for various humanitarianorganizations.November at the Art GalleriesSherbrooke, 514.989.5226.Han Art – The Maurice Duplessis collectionfrom Walker’s Fine Art & EstateAuctioneers. Preview: Nov. 14 and 15.4209 St Catherine W., 514.876.9278.McClure Gallery-Visual Arts Centre – ElizaGriffiths. Vernissage: Nov. 5 at 6 pm.Exhibit continues to Nov. 28. 350 Victoria,514.488.9558.Parisian Laundry – BCL. Exhibit continesto Nov. 21. 3550 St Antoine,514.989.1056.West End Gallery – Selected works, 1935-1980: Jewish painters. Vernissage: Nov.14 at 1 pm. Exhibit continues until Nov.25. 1358 Greene, 514.933.4314.

WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009 – 11At Second GlanceCreating communityBy Heather BlackThe municipal election isover. But for citizens aswell as politicians, thequestion remains: Whatkind of city do you want tolive in?Linda Leith asked thatquestion over a decadeago, and her answer – the Blue MetropolisMontreal International Literary Festival –is now a model for success. A source of inspiration,Leith, Blue Met’s founder andartistic director, recently addressed theWomen’s Canadian Club of Montreal attheir meeting October 19 at the UnitarianChurch, just west of Claremont.The lesson of Blue Met and founderLinda Leith is that a few with vision canmake a world of difference.So how can Westmounters improve ourcommunity?For some, that answer may includemonitoring council or joining the WestmountMunicipal Association (WMA).Others may join an arts group or a nonprofitorganization like the Women’sCanadian Club of Montreal, which bringsnational and regional issues to our attention.City internationalHow did Leith go about creating herfestival? First, she focused on the best talentMontreal has to offer. AlthoughToronto’s international film festival or artfair have eclipsed Montreal’s, Blue Met hascountered this trend in the literary world.Now Canada’s largest festival of its kind, itattracts over 17,000 participants each year.Then, she created a format that respondsto Montreal’s distinct citizenry.This being the world’s first multilingualliterary festival, writers read or hold workshopsin their own language, whetherEnglish, French, Spanish, Farsi, Inuktitut,Hungarian or Scots Gaelic. And the audienceis made up of members of Montreal’svarious linguistic communities.A benefit to all Quebecers, the Blue MetropolisInternational Publishers’ Forumallows foreign and English-Canadian writersand publishers to interact with thosehere. But equally important, the foundation,by encouraging and sponsoring variouswriting-related activities, fills aneducational void.Blue Met’s educational message is“know your community.” New programslike “Quebec Roots: The Place Where ILive” encourage elementary, high schooland adult education students to create andpublish texts and images on their community.Blue Met links students with professionals.For example in “Stage Write”, studentsof all ages – with the help ofprofessional playwrights – produce a shortradio play, based on a real or imaginedcommunity event. For “Writing for a Song/ Parole, parole, parole”, secondary studentswork with songwriters to createlyrics.Other programs recognize the need towrite in both English and French. Initiatedby community groups, “Neighbours /Voisins” for youth between 14 and 19 encouragessecond-language skills by publishingan e-zine. Guest photographers,cartoonists, editors or journalists assiststudents via the web or in person.Moreover, these projects encourage usto learn our history and celebrate our culture.Last year, “Voices from Quebec” includedstudents from across the province– from the Eastern Townships to theLower North Shore to Nunavik. This projecthad students read works by QuebecEnglish-language writers, research theircommunity’s various ethnic groups,record oral history, and in this way sharetheir heritage.Working with professionals, studentsproduced five-minute oral history documentarieson their communities. All to“foster an understanding of the ways inwhich anglophones contribute to the culturalvitality and diversity of Quebec”. Otherslike “Blue Metropolis Literary Muralsproject, The City of Words” where book excerptsby Montreal writers are painted onbuilding exteriors across the city, are designedto encourage literacy.Blue Met’s programs tie local truths toa culture of excellence and diversity to aninternational perspective. Greater Montrealneeds to embrace internationalism –a point not lost on various Montreal mayoralcandidates. While the success of BlueMet bodes well for future endeavours likea 2020 Expo, its formula of inclusivenessstrengthens community ties and communitylife.For more information on this Westmount-basedorganization, visitwww.wccm-ccfm.ca. Or for Blue MetropolisFoundation programs, visitwww.bluemetropolis.org.Heather Black is a Westmountcommunication designer. Contact her at:blackheajea@gmail.comMasters swimmers balk atnew YMCA chargesThe Westmount YMCA has chargedeach of its Masters swim team membersan extra annual fee of $80 this fall – andsome of them are less than thrilled.Previously, Masters swimmers, whouse the Y’s five-lane, 25-metre pool, paidonly the usual $580 Y membershipcharge.The Independent learned of the situationfrom a disgruntled team member,who pointed out that the Pointe ClaireMasters, who train at that city’s Malcolm-Knox municipal pool, are charged $480 fora six-lane, 50-metre pool.On the other hand, the West Island Y,also in Pointe Claire, has a three-lane, 20-metre pool. There is no Masters swimteam there and membership is $595 peryear.Gary White, the Westmount Y’s executivedirector explained his view, “Not everyonerealizes that the Westmount Y is acharitable organization. Our Y is on trackto subsidize members in financial difficultyto a total of almost $70,000 this year.“Amongst the many things I do as a directoris ensure that we manage our financesin the most responsible way. Thedecision to implement a fee for our Mastersswim team was only taken after carefulanalysis and a discussion with the teamleaders. The fee has been put in place tooffset the disproportionate cost that weincur to run this program.“It’s understandable that some of themembers of the team might be upset.However, it is interesting to note that Ihave also heard from members who fullysupport the fee if it will ensure the Y’s continuedcommitment to the team and theexceptional level of coaching we provide.”Although Masters president RosalindDavis says the team “supports the Y andhas been involved in fundraising for itscapital campaign,” she is among those notimpressed. “We are uncomfortable at howthis number was arrived at.”Davis points out that the Y pool is afour-lane pool doing duty as a five-lanerand there are no diving blocks. She alsocontends that the air quality is so bad thatsome swimmers have had to quit. Theteam’s oldest swimmer (age 83) may soonbe another who has to do so.An October 7 meeting between Whiteand the team did not change the fee or theswimmers’ minds.“We feel we bring the Y visibility,” continuedDavis. “We won the provincials andI’d say 80 percent of our 110 members belongjust for swimming.”Davis is calling for an independent as-sessment of the pool’s air quality, the creationof a pool fund into which swimmers’extra fees would be paid and an assurancethat the fee won’t be hiked every year.In the meantime, said Davis, “We’renot happy, but we’re paying it.”Electronic IndependentsavailableEnjoy the Indie at supper timeon Tuesdays!Sign up by writing us:indie@westmountindependent.com.PREVENT CHILD ABUSEYou can help by donating any typeof BOOKS to KidzSafe Foundationto fund educational programs for kids.Call for pick-up 514.702.4930

12 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009Centennial students take on history class with a flairWere lamppostsever yellow?5 MINUTESERVICE• Personalized Service• Luxury Cars at RegularRates on Request• 100% guaranteedAirport Reservations• Pick-Up & Deliverywww.atlastaxi.qc.ca24HDR.IAN BRADLEYClinical and Industrial PsychologistExecutive Coaching and PsychologicalSolutions to workplace problems4115 Sherbrooke West, Suite 410Westmount, Qc514 867-4807 – ianfbradley.comWestmounter Nassym Lai as Laura Secord,Emma Gonzalez as Princess Diana, TaniaKumar (kneeling) as Mother Teresa,Westmounter Sophie Bell as Rosa Parks, JessicaPaul as Harriet Tubman, Adam Dahan(kneeling) as Bob Marley, Adam Chano as WaltDisney, and Westmounter Matthew Halickmanas Moses.History class took on an interestingtwist for Grade 8 students at CentennialAcademy recently. They were assigned toWednesday, November 4Dr. Michel Demers speaks on HolisticDentistry at Westmount Y (4585 SherbrookeSt.), 7 to 9 pm. Info: 514.931.6770ext. 248. Free.Thursday, November 5Montreal writer Caryl Cude Mullin readsfrom and signs her new book Rough Magicat Babar en ville (1235A Greene Ave.), 5:30research a famous person from the pastand then debate the virtues of their famousfigure to prove they were the mostworthy in terms of contributions made tosociety.The project culminated in a Hall of Historyon October 22 where students cameto school dressed up as their research subject.Comin’ Upto 7:30 pm, Info: 514.931.0606.Saturday, November 7Westmount library’s semi-annual usedbook sale, 10 am to 5 pm held by Friendsof the Library. Also on Sunday, Nov. 8 Info:514.483.5604. 4574 Sherbrooke St.Sunday November 8• Stephen Jarislowsky gives a talk on “MyPersonal Journey through Life from Berlinto Montreal” 9:30 to 11:30 am at TempleEman-El-Beth Shalom (395 Elm Ave.)Cost: $10 at the door for light breakfastand lecture. Info: 514.937.3575.• Westmount’s annual Remembrance Dayservice takes place at the cenotaph in frontof city hall starting at 2 pm.Tuesday, November 10Westmount Horticultural Society invitesGwynne Basen, film-maker and a directorof Seeds of Diversity, to speak on “OrnamentalKitchen Gardens”. WestmountRoom of Westmount Public Library, 7 pm.Cost: $5 for non-members.Saturday, November 14St. Matthias’ Church (10 Church Hill)This lamppost at Metcalfe and Sherbrooke hasseen better days, but may be revealing some ofWestmount’s history at the same time.Christmas Fair from 10 am to 2 pm.WHERE. Baked goods, jams, gifts, jewellery,books. Lunch. 514.933.4295.Monday, November 16• Women’s Canadian Club of Montrealpresents Nancy Wood, host of CBC’s Daybreak,on “Experiencing the Broadcasting/JournalismField as a Woman.” 12:30pm at the Unitarian Church (5035 deMaisonneuve Blvd.) Guest fee $10. Info:514.488.7891.• The Montreal Camera Club presentsphotographer Gabor Szilasi, 7:30 pm atWestmount Park Church (4695 deMaisonneuve Blvd.), rear entrance. Info:johnzimmerman@videotron.ca orwww.montrealcameraclub.com.Monday, November 16Council meeting at city hall, 8 pm.Tuesday, November 17Westmount Toastmasters Club 85th anniversary,with guest speaker: Mayor PeterTrent. Open to all. 7 to 9 pm at VictoriaHall.

WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009 – 13Which address will be yours?Westmount4302 Montrose$2,895,000These addresses are SOLD:2 Westmount Square #20657 Columbia (Westmount)Mont Tremblant172 Ch. des Sous-Bois$1,950,000Westmount3302 Cedar$1,595,000Esterel82 Ch. Dupuis$1,250,000Westmount641 Grosvenor$1,075,000Westmount461 Mount-Pleasant$989,000Open House 2-4 pmPiedmont235 Ch. de Cortina$224,900Westmount413 Roslyn$2,275,000BahamasEleuthera$1,600,000 U.S.Hemmingford55 Covey Hill$1,595,000Outremont912 McEachran$1,169,000SpainMarbella$1,100,000Westmount399 Clarke #2D$529,000441 Glengarry (T.M.R.)5430-5432 Av. de Monkland, (N.D.G.) (cond.)

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16 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009TRAVELLING TO THE SUN ?Bare your body beautifullywith our virtually pain-freelaser hair removal.NEXT SUMMERShow a silky, smooth skin.Start now for next June !DID YOU KNOW ?Tanned skin makes thelaser treatment less effective.Social Notes from Westmount and beyondWestmount style at Montreal Fashion WeekBy Veronica RedgraveWestmount designer YvesJean Lacasse has teamedup with a Senator. TheNHL hockey star Alex Kovalev,now playing with theOttawa Senators, joinedLacasse in hosting afundraising event for childrenwith heart illness on October 13 atMarché Bonsecours.Russian designer Tatyana Parfionova,arriving from Moscow for the event, is afriend of Kovalev’s wife Eugenia, who createdthe event as a fundraiser for the Kovalev& Friends Foundation.Former Westmounter Kovalev, who hadheart problems as a child, established thefoundation “to assist children with heartillnesses.’’The sold-out soirée was preceded by ared-carpet cocktail held in the midst offashionista frenzy of Montreal FashionWeek. At Marché Bonsecours, stanchionsdelineated a tiny cocktail party space,where stocky black-clad chaps admittedticket holders so they could partake ofProsecco.The fashion show opened with a fantasticfiddle piece “Ochichornya”. The traditionalRussian-Ukrainian folk song wasinterpreted with a modern twist by a jeanscladpunk violinist who danced up anddown the runway while playing with fabulousfervour.Parfionova’s line featured velvets, bows,tulles, roses and ruffles – often all in thesame outfit. Yves Jean Lacasse’s clothesdid not disappoint. His somewhat dandifiedapproach to dressing for men andwomen received a standing ovation, as didKovalev who walked down the runway in aLacasse cut-away coat. (Some women wereoverheard saying they would have preferredMr. K. as scantily clad as Lacasse’smale models, who sauntered down therunway in underwear!)Noted amongst the chic guests weremedia celebs Herby Moreau and AngeloCadet; Ursula B; pediatric cardiac surgeonDr. Suzanne Vobecky, associated with theFoundation; and Heidi Hollinger, who wasalso part of the event – a natural link asthis Westmounter is not only a renownedphotographer, but also speaks Russian.SPECIAL -EXCLUSIVEto Westmount t Independent readers.10% promotionon hair removal treatment.20% promotionon hair removal package.Offer expires November 30.Call for yourcomplimentary consultation.514 989 7328Westmounters Yves Jean Lacasse and Roy Heenan (right), with DanielleLegentil.Dr. Suzanne Vobecky and Westmounter Yves Jean Lacasse.PEAUMedical AestheticsFull Spa ServicesMedical Director,Dr. Manish KhannaSeaforth Medical Building3550 Côte-des-Neiges,es-Neiges,Suite 540(private parking)www.peaumontreal.comIrena Chaperalova, Westmounter Randy Stroll, Maria Chaperalova.Westmounter Mose Persico interviews Alex Kovalev.

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18 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009Vimy Foundation securesmajor grantThe Vimy Foundation has received atwo-year grant from the BeaverbrookCanadian Foundation. The $100,000-peryeargrant can be extended to a third year.The Vimy Foundation’s BeaverbrookVimy Prize (as it will soon be re-named) isa two-week summer scholarship in Europethat enables students to studyCanada’s role in World War I. The scholarshipsare open to Canadian, British andFrench students 15 to 17 years old.“We are very grateful for this significantdonation,” said Vimy Foundation presidentand Westmounter Andrew Powell.“This association is a major step forwardthat will help the foundation plan the futurewith confidence.”Born in Canada of modest background,Max Aitken (later Lord Beaverbrook) roseto become an influential newspaper publisher,government minister in Britain andfriend of Winston Churchill. “It is very importantfor young people to know and todiscuss their shared history, and theBeaverbrook Vimy Prize provides an excellentforum for that discussion to takeplace” said Timothy Aitken, president ofthe Beaverbrook foundation.Szilasi awarded Prix du QuébecWestmounter Gabor Szilasi has beenawarded the Prix du Québec’s Paul-ÉmileBorduas prize for his work as a photographer.The ceremony was scheduled to takeplace November 3 at the provincial legislature,after press time.He was “very pleased and proud,” whencontacted by the Independent on October29.Szilasi’s “The Eloquence of the Everyday”photography exhibition is at theCanadian Museum of Contemporary Photographyin the National Gallery of Canadain Ottawa until January 17, 2010. Thismajor retrospective of 50 years of Szilasi’swork was previously at the Joliette Museumof Art (see Independent, April 21, p.1).Szilasi will be at the Montreal CameraClub on November 16. See p. 12 for details.WE’VE MOVED!New Fall Collection5175B Sherbrooke West corner Marlowe514-482-4702Dresses.322 Victoria Ave.(at de Maisonneuve)514 369-4799www.astripruggerdesign.com Shop Westmount!These Westmount stores have chosen to support the city’s only Westmountownednewspaper. Please support them!Joanne Walford and DanceSport instructor AnatolTouranski strike a pose at DanceSport.HAIR STYLING FOR MEN514.484.59874970 Sherbrooke Street WestJoanne Walford has been dancingat DanceSport since it openedmore than three years ago. A dentistby profession, Walford dancesin competitions “for fun,” unwindingwith everything from thewaltz to the tango, with a little foxtrotand quickstep thrown in forgood measure. DanceSport offersballroom and Latin dance classesfor all levels, with or without apartner.Only Shop Westmountadvertisers are eligible forinterviews in this section,but they do not provide orapprove the content.Tango MartiniChinese Antiques & Collectibles“Clearance Sale”from 20% off ...4500 St. Catherine St. W.,Westmount514.937.6034tangomartiniantiques.com Clothing & Shawls...4875A Sherbrooke St. W. (514) 488-0444Sharyn Scott on ConsignmentWomen’s and Men’sQuality, gently used clothing,shoes, handbags and jewellery4925 Sherbrooke St. West (at Prince Albert)(514) 484-6507Since1977For high-end non-surgicalcorrective skin care, go towww.lisaanella.comEverything for your eyesSTANISLAV PONOMARENKO, optometrist• Complete eye examination• Glasses & contact lenses• Large choice of frames• Screening for eye diseases• Glaucoma & cataract examsWe accept prescriptionsTAO RestaurantFine AsianCuisineLunch Special from $6.95514.369.1122374 Victoria near SherbrookeCertified Custom Framer on Site318A Victoria Ave. • 514.369.2633

ParentingA flu by any other name is just as vexingWESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009 – 19By Sophie TarnowskaWell, this is awkward. Itseems there’s a life threatening– or perhaps justlife-endangering virus –going around, and I haveno idea what to do about it,which is a no-no when youhold your child’s life inyour hands. (Dramatic enough for you?)I went to the Westmount YMCA lastweek to pick up my daughter after herswimming class, cursing myself for havingregistered her for an activity that involvessloshing through a locker roomfilled with two inches of water and shiveringkids, only to find ourselves changingnext to a kid who could not stop coughing.I morphed from Mother in Soggy Bootsto Infectious Disease Professional andbegan barking orders at my poor wet childin a high-pitched whisper, “Turn away!Don’t touch your mouth! Stop inhaling!”and whisked her out of there as fast as Icould. Had a Hazmat suit been available,we would have donned it.Office hours:Monday to Friday8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.For additional informationand a complete list of ourofferings, please visit ourweb site or contact us.Improve your professionaland personal skills!Registration onlineavailablewww.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/ctdThat’s when I realized just how little Iknow about the H1N1 virus. Cut to WestmountPark (where I do my best “information-gathering”– code for eavesdroppingon other people’s conversations). Ioverheard two mothers debating whetheror not to vaccinate against the swine flu.“We’re getting it,” said one. “My mothersays her neighbour’s daughter was in hospitalfor five weeks, so weak that she couldbarely turn over in bed. Can you imagine?”“Well, we’re not getting it,” said theother. “Frank said his secretary’s mechanic’sdaughter’s classmate got it, and itwas just like a regular flu – no big deal.”Despite the obvious scientific accuracyof the above statements, I decided to takean informal poll of my best and brightestyummy mummies – and found that themajority is choosing not to be vaccinatedor to vaccinate their kids, which backs upan article I read in Wired magazine recentlythat states higher rates of non-vaccinationoften correspond with higherlevels of education and wealth.But while some of us appear to be justas concerned with finding the secret toLanguages:French, EnglishIntensive courses, 40 hours: $249Mon-Thurs. 6:00 - 8:30, Nov. 16 to Dec. 10Other Coursesscheduled for November:Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop (level 2),Drawing with colour,Portraiture Composition,… and morefrizz-free hair as we are about the swineflu, airports around the world (notablyBeirut and Dubai) are forcing passengersto walk through a fever-detecting machinebefore they’re even allowed to board theirflights. So either my fellow Westmountersfeel they possess an immunity that I don’t,or the Middle East has gone totally falafel.Where is the happy medium betweenpanic and laissez-faire?One friend answered that question byopting to get the vaccine for her and herhusband, but not for their kids, to ensurethat she remains healthy enough to carefor them should they fall sick, but sparingthe kids what they see as the risks of thevaccine, however minimal.Overall, my yummy mummy networkseems to have more questions than answers,which is fine if we’re assessing thelong-term consequences of giving manicuresto toddlers, but scarier when we’retrying to decide whether to vaccinateagainst an illness named after a pig.And kudos to whoever chose to use theterm “swine” instead of pig – this flusounds like something Shakespearian-erawives shouted at their misbehaving husbandsafter one too many ales, “Thou artPlease write to us!SKIING & SNOWBOARDINGChildren, Teens & AdultsBus, Lift Tickets, Lessonswww.rodroy.com514.626.6240nothing but the flu of a swine, o’ pestilentcad!”I find it strange that we all seem moreafraid of the cure than we are of the curse– it’s as though vaccines did their jobs toowell and eradicated diseases so effectivelythat we feel invincible to the point of wonderingwhy we need vaccines at all. Add tothat the accusations of vaccine-related illnesses,and we have…me: A confusedmother who wanders the aisles ofPharmaprix, stroking bottles of mushroomextract that promises to boost ourimmune systems, fondling vials of homeopathictinctures, and finally, escaping intothe magazine aisle to ignore my worriesand catch up on news of Brangelina andtheir 26 (swine-flu and frizz-free and possiblymanicure-receiving) offspring.Some resources you might find helpful:The where, who and how of vaccinationsin Quebec:• www.pandemiequebec.gouv.qc.ca• http://vaccination.msss.gouv.qc.ca/carte_region.php?region=06Natural remedies, taken from homeopathic,Ayurvedic, Chinese medicine andmore: www.whatreallyworks.co.uk.For consideration, letters to the editor must identify them as “forpublication” and have authors’ customary first and last names, and streetnames, all of which will be published. Please also include contactinformation (for follow-up purposes only). 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20 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009Anger at the4300continued from p.5was willing to talk on the record.Comparing the recent meeting to AlcoholicsAnonymous, where everybody “tellsa tale of horror,” Price said: “There wasone guy there who got up and was soangry he could hardly speak.”Records indicate Price, who has lived inthe building since 2005, filed a complaintin September for $200 a month sinceMarch 2009 up until the “whole situationgets solved.”Motivated to action by the ongoing constructionand rent increases, Price said he,at first, tried withholding a portion of hismonthly payment, but was quickly sued byRealstar – a suit, he said, that was fasttracked by the Régie. Realstar sought tobreak Price’s lease, but was unable to doso, so long as he paid the rent he had heldback, which he did.He then pursued his own litigationagainst the company.Electronic IndependentsavailableEnjoy the Indie at supper timeon Tuesdays!Sign up by writing us:indie@westmountindependent.com.Part 2 in the bus shelter seriesSherbrooke St. bus shelters very clean tooSouthwest corner at Grosvenor.Northeast corner of Metcalfe.Southeast corner at Lansdowne.Near northwest corner of Argyle.On October 28, we extended our westto-easttour of Westmount bus shelters tocover Sherbrooke St. We found the sheltersvery clean, despite a letter to the editorto the contrary (see p. 4 for letter andphoto). For our St. Catherine St. bus shelterphotos, see our October 20 edition, p.33.North of the library, south side of Sherbrooke.Southwest corner of Clarke.The War AmpsChamps...on the road toindependencendennceThrough the CHAMPProgram for childamputees,The War Ampsis there to help from thevery start,with financialassistance for artificiallimbs, peer support andregional seminars.Southwest corner of Greene.Northeast corner of Greene.Southwest corner of Wood.For more information,contact The War Amps:E-ZEE ACCESS:TEL.: 1-800-250-3030FAX: 1-800-219-8988or visit waramps.caCharitable Registration No.:13196 9628 RR0001Northeast corner of Wood.North of Dawson College, near Atwater (northside of Sherbrooke – Westmount adjacent).Southwest corner of Atwater (Westmountadjacent).

WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009 – 21ROSLYN AVE.Great opportunity to renovate this detached brick coach house set amongst Roslyn’s grand residences. 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms,big spaces, very high ceiling height on the main level, fireplace, slope shingle roof, gas furnace. Parking, garden. Very unique property!Asking $785,000STE CATHERINE W.Westmount Park Towers, close to amenities, 2 bdrms, 2bthrms, high ceilings, spacious gallery-style hallway, tallwindows, garage, pool, exercise room and 24-hr security!Asking $549,000CLARKE ST.Charming pied à terre, steps to amenities as Greene Ave.,Westmount Square, Atwater metro & Montreal Children’sHopsital. One bedroom, first floor, high ceilings, A/C, doormanand concierge on premises. Asking $189,000SOLDST CATHERINE O. ST.Located in the Westmount Park Towers, the perfect marriage of tradition and innovation, the Towers offers you a unique architecturalconcept, views on Westmount Park, in a setting just moments from the Victoria and Greene shops. High ceilings, tall windows, garage,pool, patio, exercise room and 24-hr security! Asking $569,000NEWLISTINGCOVEY HILL CH.Unique! Unique! Unique! Your personal golf course and much more for the countryside and golf aficionado! Quiet New York border towna mere 60 minutes south of Montreal featuring a solid stone cottage plus garages and fun activities for the whole family. You will fall inlove at first sight! Photos and details at www.mcguiganpepin.com/8209475 Asking $475,000ST-CHRISTOPHE ST.Quartier Latin and des Spectacles. This great cottage locatedon a dead end street needs to be seen to be appreciated.Unwrap your gift! Huge grd fl. living area, loft like, with guestbdm, modern and zen. Superb metal staircase to open mbrarea, adj. large renov. bathrm and open den.The top fl. kit drmand den adjoin a great roof top terrace. Asking $599,000

22 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009Westmount coupleorganizes ski patrolfundraiserWestmounters Elaine and HowardHeitner are coordinating a fundraiser forthe Canadian Ski Patrol at the annual Skiand Snowboard Sale at Champlain College,November 14 and 15, between 10 amand 6 pm.Howard has been involved in the skipatrol for over 22 years in the EasternTownships.The Canadian Ski Patrol is Canada’slargest active volunteer first aid and rescueorganization, providing safety and rescueservices in ski areas and non-skiing eventsin the province. 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WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009 – 23UnderdogShe’s ‘special’ that ShelbyBy Fern BreslawI met Shelby and my heartsank. We’ve seen a lot ofgoodwill and generosity towardsdogs with specialneeds or hefty health issues,but for me, Shelby takes the cake. She isisn’t just special. She is “special.”ShelbyIf one person calls for this dog, I will beecstatic because there isn’t any way to fixher. She simply is how she is.Shelby is a very, very tiny, very sweethusky. At six months old, she should havea line up of people wanting to take herhome, but she doesn’t. She suffers fromwhat looks like anxiety tendencies.She walks in circles, goes into trancesand needs a special crate to keep her safeUnderdog Club Updatewhen left alone. Other dogs pick on herbecause they know something is wrong ordifferent. She needs to be an only dog andwon’t be easy to train. Basically, she won’tbe giving you a nice “shake your paw” orwinning any dog shows...but she’s asweetheart.When she lies down in your lap, itmakes your heart melt: She is simple, gentle,good with cats...evenso, who is going to take adog with her problems?Shelby may never growout of how her issues, butshe is very, very lucky tohave been taken in byReach for the Stars Rescue.They are treating her withhomeopathy and have seensome improvement but arefearful she will remainhomeless.I almost didn’t want torun her this week, since itseemed like such a lostcause. Instead, I was goingto write about this purewhite puppy who wasfound as a stray up north.But then I remembered that this is calledThe Underdog Club, and remains dedicatedto all the underdogs out there.Shelby is just that and she deserves achance more then any dog I’ve seen in awhile. My fingers are crossed.To find out more about Shelby, pleasecall Reach For The Stars Rescue at 514.560.5940 or visit www.underdogclub.org.AdoptedToby – the 8-year-old, fat black lab who was abandoned at the gallery.Fatty Princess – the 35-pound bichon.PeachesCharles – the three-legged sausage.Puff – Amazing people came out for this little guy. Thank you so so much to everyonewho donated. He is going to have a very good lie from now on.Still waiting for a homeDaisy – the little girl who had her jaw broken. Some nice person has found all thefunding Daisy needs, but she is still without a family.Floyd – the bulldog with liver damage is doing much better. He was helped like madby readers who put up the cash for his vet bills, but is still on the homeless shelf.McKenzie – the pit, who was left for dead in an apartment, is good as can be but isstill a pit, so no callers here.Maddox – the black German shepherd with heart worm is currently being treated.ECS put on a great fundraiser for him, but he too is still sitting in a kennel.For everyone above, please contact 514.969.3376 or email fern@underdogclub.orgFern Breslaw, director and founder of the Underdog Club.By Erin StropesConnelly new head ofMontreal Children’s LibraryThe Montreal Children’s Library, headquarteredat the Atwater Library, has a newhead librarian. Adrienne Connelly, previouslyat the Richmond Square branch as abranch librarian, started her new positionSeptember 21. She is in charge of administeringall three branches, and will continueto serve at Richmond Square untilher replacement takes over this week.On the shelvesAmong the new arrivals at the WestmountPublic Library, singled out by staff:Adults – Don’t…stop the press…Losing The News: The Future of the Newsthat Feeds Democracy by Alex S. Jones – APulitzer Prize journalist, Jones examinesthe demise of the newspaper industry andhow this will have serious implications forour democratic political system.Restless Genius: Barney Kilgore, the WallStreet Journal, and the Invention of ModernJournalism by Richard J. Tofel – In 1929,Barney Kilgore, fresh from college insmall-town Indiana, took a sleepy, nearbankrupt New York financial paper, TheWall Street Journal, and turned it into athriving national newspaper that waseventually worth $5 billion.Adult French – It’s the economy…L’investisseur zen: comment rester rationnelquand les marchés financiers ne le sontpas by Sébastien Trudel – The authorteaches investors how to strike a balancebetween risk-taking and conservatism andargues that controlling one’s emotionsduring financial cycles is the key to avoidingrash decisions and maximizing gains.La prospérité du vice: une introduction(inquiète) à l’économie by Daniel Cohen –Nominated for a Femina award in theessay category, this book is being praisedas a highly readable introduction to economichistory. Cohen discusses topicssuch as the forces that led to the worldwars and the future of capitalism.Books on CDThe Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood– Following a cataclysmic naturaldisaster, Adam One, leader of the religionknown as God’s Gardeners, and his followersmake their way through an altered,“This is a big change from the frontlinerole of being a branch librarian,” saidConnelly, who holds a masters degree inlibrary science from McGill. “I’m lookingforward to finding new opportunities forthe library, and facilitating all the greatchildren’s programing that we alreadyhave in place.”Connelly replaces Robin Sales, whotook a position in Vermont after sevenyears with the Children’s Library.depopulated world.The Girl Who Played With Fire by StiegLarsson Mikael Blomkvist – Crusadingjournalist and publisher of the magazineMillennium, the author decided to publisha story exposing an extensive sex traffickingoperation between Eastern Europe andSweden, implicating well-known andhighly placed members of Swedish society,business, and government.Magazines“Competition Spotlight: Roxanne DyerCaptures a Scene Behind the Scenes” inThe Artist’s Magazine, Nov. 2009, p.88. Aninterview with Westmount artist RoxanneDyer.“The Story Behind the Story: Much ofthe news you see on TV is the work of politicalhit men not journalist. And it’s onlygetting worse” by Mark Bowden in The AtlanticMonthly, Oct. 2009, p. 46.“Comment sauver le médecin de famille?Un Québécois sur quatre n’en apas. Et ça ne va pas s’arranger, car les étudiantsen médecine préfèrent de plus enplus la vie de spécialiste. Et pas que pour lesalaire, nous apprend notre enquête!” byDominique Forget in L’Actualité, November1, 2009, p. 22.ReferenceOECD Factbook 2009: Economic, Environmentaland Social Statistics – An essentialtool providing a global overview ofworld economic, social and environmentaltrends.L’auto 2010 by Jacques Duval, Jean-François Guay, Éric Lefrançois –Thinkingabout buying a car? We have several otherrecent car guides. , please ask the referencestaff during your next visit.

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WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009 – 25Off-SidelA look at the bantamA WingsBy Noah SidelWing Nicholas Jonas explained that histeam has started well because of its overallfocus on long-term goals and teamwork.“We have a great team this year withvery strong individual players with a lot ofskill, and some of us have had good startsto the season,” he said.“Now, we need to focus on bringing itall in as a team instead of as a group of individualsso that we can produce effectivelyagainst the stronger teams this year.”Bridge for Bright BrainsDesperation rulesBy George RetekHow often does one hear the question:“How did declarer find that fantastic playto make his contract?” The answer someof the time is: “That was his only chance.”Witness the following hand whereEast/West bid 4 Spades, forcing North/South to complete to 5 Hearts, that wasdoubled by East.Dealer: SouthVulnerable: BothThe Ace of Spades lead was trumped bythe Ace of Hearts. North played the Hearttwo to the 9! Please note that declarer evenholding AKQ J in trumps had to finessagainst East’s presumed 10 of Hearts toensure two quick entries to South’s hand.Then the Queen of Spades from Southwas covered by West and ruffed by theKing of Hearts. A small Heart to theQueen, and a Diamond discard on theSpade Jack was followed by playing onClubs.Eleven tricks made. Of course any otherlead than the top Spade would have defeatedthe contract, but not everybody isperfect.North♠ –♥ A K J 3 2♦ J 9♣ K Q J 8 5 3WestEast♠ A K 9 8 5 4 3 ♠ 10 7♥ 7 ♥ 10 8♦ 10 7 2 ♦ A K 6 5 4 3♣ 9 4 ♣ A 6 2South♠ Q J 6 2♥ Q 9 6 5 4♦ Q 8♣ 10 7Electronic IndependentsavailableEnjoy the Indie at supper timeon Tuesdays!Sign up by writing us:indie@westmountindependent.com.With high hopes for the new hockeyseason, the bantam A Westmount Wingshave certainly gotten off to a hot start. TheWings are 3-0 going into last weekend,and coach Sam Pinsky credits hard workfor the early success.“The team is doing very well so far. Wewon our first game 4-2 against the LachineMaroons, and then we played the Ambassadorsof Verdun, and we beat them 6-1.On Sunday, we played in LaSalle againstthe Jaguars, winning with a score 6-0,”said Pinsky, who has been coachinghockey for 30 years“That makes it three wins and no lossesfor us so far this year. My players are reallydeveloping great skills, and I am veryproud of them so far for their eagerness.Overall the players are responding well toall the practices and appear to be quite disciplined.”In fact, it is just that very discipline thathas led not only to the early positive results,but shows promise for the year as awhole.“My main focus any year is disciplineand gelling as a team,” explained Pinsky.The team needs to work on the basics ofpassing and shooting, and it’s a little earlyin the season to say exactly what [our players]do best, but I can say for sure they areall good hockey players who give it theirall.”And, perhaps most importantly, theyare “all fine, respectful young men,” accordingto their coach.The bantam A Westmount Wings in action.Defenceman Jeremy Obrand echoedhis teammate. “We have a very skilledteam this year. If we play as a team and notas individuals we could go far.”Winger Josh Dannenbaum credits notonly his teammates, but also his coach. “Ithink that our team has done well in ourfirst few games for a few reasons. First, Ithink that we have a very strong team overalland everyone is personally playing upto their full potential,” he said. “Second,the line chemistry seems to be workingwell, and also Sam has been a factor withhis helpful tips and handouts that bringour game to the next level.”If the most important reason to playyouth hockey is to have fun, and the bestway to have that fun is to win, then, accordingto forward Adam Marcovitz, theWings have the right formula in place.“The best part of playing on this team isthe camaraderie. Working together to bethe best that we can be has been an incredibleexperience...but, of course winningis pretty good too.”You can always reach me atnoahsidel@gmail.com.WINTER ISJUST AROUNDTHE CORNER!DO NOT DELAY!BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!TIRE INSTALLATION LATSPECIALS$64.95 *$ 74.95 *$84.95 *20 $**5333, Saint-Jacques Westwww.mazdagabriel.com20 $**Montreal (corner Decarie)COUPON$69.95 *$42.95 *Dear Customer,Mazda Gabriel is pleased to offer youthis $20 discount coupon for your nextservice maintenance. We appreciateyour continued support and patronage.The Mazda Gabriel Team

26 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009Argyle takes on those pre-winter bluesnew!retirement ement complexin the Heart of the Town of Mount RoyalSTUDIOFROM$1,4003 1/2FROM$1,900Some of the Argyle’s supporters at a previous event, from left: Paula Merovitch, George Reid, RebeccaSchlegel and Joseph at “Montreal Walks for Mental Health”, held at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Park inCôte St. Luc on October 18.Westmount’s Argyle Institute took advantageof Depression Month (October) toannounce a new program. Thanks to agrant from a local foundation, the instituteis offering free relational counselling tolow-income families and individuals. Violent,psychotic and severely drug-addictedindividuals are not eligible.Argyle therapists include marital andfamily therapists, psychologists, socialworkers, creative arts therapists, counsellorsand psychoanalysts.For an appointment, contact MicheleGoldman, intake officer, at 514.931.5629.EXCEPTIONAL EPTIONAL SERVICE E /24H . MAÎTRE D’MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES . REFINEDARCHITECTUREWelcome! 10 AM to 5 PM EVERYDAYYRENTAL OFFICE1387CHEMIN ATHLONETOWN OF MOUNT-ROYAL514.341.5353www.legraham.caam.ca

Looking out from withinThis Prince Albert resident doesn’t mind whowins or loses in the municipal election, what kindof arena should Westmount have – or aboutcatching H1N1. The only issue on his plate waswhen the rain would stop.ElectronicIndependentsavailableEnjoy the Indie at supper timeon Tuesdays!Sign up by writing us:indie@westmountindependent.com.WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – November 3-4, 2009 – 27Jane L.CharronInteriors(514) 862-1223Please visit my websitewww.janelcharron.comspecialized in design and custom made furnitureCall for appointment 514-739-8838silvano.f.gatti@gmail.comFurniture tailored to your taste and budgetWe custom-make sofas, love seats, armchairsand ottomans in your choice of our fabrics.ROBERT ALLEN WAVERLY®OSBORNE & LITTLEC O L E F A XA N D F O W L E RWe have 20 years of home decoratingservice specializing in slipcovers,upholstery, draperies, bedspreadsand duvet covers.So furnish your homeat Kathryn Osborne’s.OKKathryn OsborneDESIGN D’INTÉRIEUR INC.Monday – Friday:9:30 am – 5:30 pmSaturday byappointment only.1357 avenue Greene, 2 e étage, Westmount, Québec H3Z 2A5Tél.: (514) 931-1357 • Fax: (514) 931-0101 • www.kathrynosbornedesign.com®

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