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By Isaac Olson and view the world.” More sense, fewer cents publications rejecting the need for two The goal of sustainable development is full-size arenas, and supporting other op- Three weeks before the city council’s to meet the needs of the current genera- Citizens who attended the city council tions to solve whatever shortages in ice slated adoption of the Sustainable Devel- tion without compromising future gener- meeting on September 8 gained a detailed hockey or skating capacity (real or imag- opment Action Plan, Victoria Hall’s Lodge ations and other species. The widely-used view of the financing to date of the arena- ined) may exist in Westmount. Room was bursting at the seams as West- term has evolved over the years and now pool renewal project. Because the mayor The main proponents of the two full- mounters selected which environmental includes everything from protecting com- and council have decided that a cumula- size rink option are the hockey lobby and and social actions they think should take munity identity and heritage to careful re- tive amount of $813,788 needs to be spent their supporters inside the Westmount priority in 2010. duction of pollution and resource on the project by the November 1 election Recreation department who pander to the “To me, sustainable development goes consumption. day, the councillors on Tuesday approved whims of the Quebec Ice Hockey Federa- far beyond the political,” Mayor Karin With more than a year’s accumulation an additional $213,788 to be available tion. Marks told the crowd of approximately 100 of public input, municipal discussions and “from the 2009 Budget contingencies Westmount does not need two full-size residents at the September 10 meeting. “It research, Joshua Wolfe, Westmount’s sus- funds” (Item 15, Appropriation – Contin- rinks, and should retain, in a new, mod- can and must affect the day-to-day opera- tainable development coordinator, has gencies Funds, Agenda for Council Meet- ern, 12-month facility, the 1½ rink config- tions of our municipal government and been busy drafting a multi- ing, Sept. 8, 2009). uration currently in use also how we, as individuals, live and work layered action plan for city continued on p. 21 Much of this total spending involves Why? Because: payments to Lemay Associates, who have 1. The population of Westmount has a $1.3-million contract for the arena plan- not increased over the past 50 years, and ning. However, various other parties have there is no evidence to suggest that it will also been paid, according the city, includ- increase materially over the next 50. ing a respected retired Westmount em- 2. The population of youngsters (under ployee who will receive, in this period, 14) is not increasing. In fact, over the next $65,073 to guide the process, although he 10 years it may decrease. will not be the eventual project manager, 3. A significant number of non-West- according to an informed city official. mounters populate our adult hockey pro- The Lemay contract is “phased” and grams. I challenge the city of Westmount can be cancelled before further stages, to independently verify that only West- should a new council choose not to pro- mount residents are active in Westmount ceed. A current councillor, however, said adult hockey programs. in council on September 8 that the new 4. Ice time for hockey programs for contingency appropriation is worth it be- youngsters should receive priority over cause council has been able to “learn” adult programs. Adults can more easily about the proposed site. During a Sustainable Development Action Plan meeting on September 10, Joshua Wolfe asks residents make use of commercial ice time available I believe that these various expenditures to prioritize potential actions the city can take toward developing with both society’s and the world’s elsewhere in Montreal. It is not the man- best interests in mind. should never have been made without date of Westmount to provide ice time to completing the essential preliminaries. In the very last individual who may want it. truth, the Lemay contract itself should 5. The half rink is unique and has al- never have been signed without the city lowed for the training of countless chil- having done three things first: WESTMOUNT dren, mainly because the small rink can 1. Commissioning a professional, objec- not be absorbed into the hockey program. tive needs assessment of Westmount INDEPENDENT If you go to the arena on a weekday recreation demand. evening you will see 20 kids playing team 2. Carrying out a thorough traffic study of We are Westmount. hockey on the large arena and 60 kids the St. Catherine/Lansdowne area. learning how to skate on the small ice sur- Weekly 3. Paying for a soil study before the Lemay Presstime: Monday at 10:30 am face. This is something that we should not How Can We Help You? contract, not after. lose. Editor: David Price This last point is key. Residents and 6. We cannot afford the two full-size Deputy editor: Kristin McNeill Content and letters local historians have all known for some rinks option. Chief reporter: Kristin McNeill: 514.223.3578 time about the site of the arena. In the Laureen Sweeney [email protected] 7. There is insufficient space at the cur- words of a city expert, “It is not virgin soil.” Letters & Comments: rent site for two. Landfill lies beneath the present arena lo- We welcome your letters, but reserve AdveAdvertisingrtisements Other options are, however, available. A Arleen Candiotti: 514.223.3567 cation. Because this local knowledge has the right to choose and edit them. covered and sheltered outdoor rink, with [email protected] been available, I believe it was the respon- Please check your letter carefully. artificial ice, could solve any shortage of sibility of elected officials to have carried We may be unable to make subsequently Billing and accounting ice time. It would not be “cozy warm” but out these different studies first, not in the submitted changes. If you do make Beth Hudson: 514.223.6138 it would be free from falling snow, be shel- amendments, please “redline” them middle or even near the end of lavish ex- offi[email protected] tered from wind and the artificial surface instead of resending the whole letter. penditures. would not be subject to winter thaws. Please email any letter and comments to November 1 is not too late to demand The citizens of Westmount should not [email protected]. 13,780 copies some common sense at city hall. Every letter of support Patrick Barnard, Melville Ave. be asked to fund a $35-million project Audited by helps us with advertisers! (that will quickly become $40-million) in 1.5 rinks enough order accommodate that last skater. We Owned and published by: should offer reasonable levels of service to Sherbrooke-Valois Inc., 310 Victoria Ave., #105, Westmount, QC H3Z 2M9 I am delighted and somewhat encour- Westmounters and live within our means. Fax: 514.935.9241 aged to see recent letters in Westmount David Schachter, St. Catherine St. WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – September 15-16, 2009 – 5 Civic Alert Behind the scenes: $21M update, no $25K playground By Don Wedge Glen bike path – Big Montreal wants to permitting Public Works superintendents council met in camera at 5.30 pm on July build a bike park from de Maisonneuve to to issue tickets for infractions. 6, but was not joined by city clerk Mario Many hours of city council- the Lachine Canal. Westmount’s proposal Curfew and alcohol use in parks – Pub- Gerbeau and recording secretary Lucille lors’ time go into the is for a bi-directional path on the west side lic Security chief Richard Blondin sug- Angers until 7:20 pm. The first part was closed-door standing com- of Lansdowne and the Glen. Montreal is gested that the fine for breaking the park listed as “Caucus,” with no official record mittees, but little is heard of arguing for uni-directional paths on each curfew be raised to $144 to standardize made. the results. Nevertheless side of the streets. with Big Montreal. He also suggested the The arena-pool project was dominating some interesting examples Greene Ave. refurbishing – On May 27, curfew begin at 11 pm (instead of the cur- council thinking for most of that time. It of council’s work takes the Safety, Utilities and Environment rent midnight), but this was accepted only led to a reversal of the WAG soil sampling place out of the limelight. Committee (SUE) approved a preliminary for Summit Park. decision and to mayor Karin Marks an- From the $21-million dispute with the old plan from Public Works. This included Street signs for sale – A plan to replace nouncing that other sites would not be mega-Montreal to the rejection of a lighting, sidewalks, crosswalks, planters 300 missing, faded or rusted street signs considered (Independent, July 14, p. 1). $25,000 make-over of an infants’ play- and street furnishings. There would be will mean the old ones will be sold Surely these were pretty big decisions to ground, here are a few examples of one consultation with interested parties, in- through the city boutique. A new, more re- skip being publicly minuted. group of unheralded decisions. cluding merchants. On September 8, flective design was considered, but the sta- At the same meeting, which was held Big judgment – In July, an inquiring council approved an $18,000 professional tus quo was decided on with sleeker signs before and after the public council session, Councillor Cynthia Lulham was told that a contract for the surveying and initial re- made by the previous supplier (cost $200 – city treasurer Claude Lachance joined at ruling was anticipated in early September construction plans. $250 each). 10:10 pm for the 2010 budget 2010 plan- on Westmount’s case against the former Prince Albert ice rink – Public Works The 14 examples above provide just a ning and other financial matters. Should megacity for allegedly overcharging $21 proposed re-leveling the grass area of small glimpse of the minutiae a council council be starting on such topics at that million during the forced merger years. Prince Albert Park used for the ice rink. has to be concerned with. Those thinking hour after a session that had already lasted (At press time, the judgment was still SUE agreed but wanted the work post- of running in the November election almost five hours? pending.) poned until spring 2010, to avoid the loss should prepare themselves for such details It is only through looking deep into the Election pay – In May, Westmount of use during summer 2009. – and many more – as well as deciding on city’s annals that council’s work, including council agreed on remuneration and al- Stayner Park equipment – A $25,000 the new arena or how to build a sustain- that done in committee, can be evaluated. lowances for staff working on the Novem- plan for new equipment for under-6-year- able city! Citizen activist Don Wedge’s email address ber election. They were based on those olds was deferred. These were selected from what together is [email protected]. agreed by Big Montreal and its staff. Sub- Victoria storage building – The build- formed a normal month. By the way, not sequently, Montreal’s income was hit by ing on the Victoria parking lot, used to everything was recorded. For instance, the economic downturn and the agreed store property from evictions, needs fees were reduced. However, Westmount $12,000 worth of repairs to its roof and decided to honour the original agreement. windows. It was suggested it could be de- Budget plan – On June 23, the Finance molished for less and the site used for Arena: Marks hopes for grant news Committee approved city treasurer Claude three more parking spaces, which would newly approved contingency. Lachance’s preparation plans and pro- generate $8,000 a year. SUE felt the build- continued from p.1 Among other additional unbudgeted posed guidelines for the 2010 Budget. ing should be kept as the city is short of said Mayor Karin Marks. “We’re very consulting amounts was $65,000 for pro- Apartment composting – The Healthy space. hopeful we’ll have financing information fessional services provided by retired di- City Project’s environment committee re- Fern investigation – A student of the by then.” The maximum amount the city rector general Bruce St. Louis as project ported being intrigued by the Halifax sys- Institut de recherché en biologie végétale could expect from a government infra- manager. tem, where landlords are responsible for investigating the influence of humans and structure grant was two-thirds, of which Questioned on the expense by resident collecting compostables, recyclables and the environment on ferns was given per- the federal and Quebec governments Patrick Barnard, Marks said it was coun- garbage for city collection and treatment. mission to take samples from the Summit would share equally. cil’s decision that he serve as the city’s “in- Public Works proposed pilot schemes in Park forest. The re-designed plan is expected to re- terface” on the project. two buildings. Gardeners’ wastes – To meet the prob- veal a new positioning of the second ice Barnard replied “I admire his compe- Plant exchange – The $1,500 raised at lem caused by commercial gardeners rink, pool area and vehicle access to and tence but I think it was an unnecessary ex- the annual exchange in May was allocated dumping green debris in the street, coun- from underground parking. The $40,000 pense.” to the cost of the future Parks Guide. cil is planning to introduce a new by-law cost of the redesign is included in the

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It has distributed $56 mil- mit process to undertake some renova- Queen Elizabeth Health Complex and is a unteer work. And now, he’s bringing them lion for paediatric research, the most tions now underway at his home on director of the Montreal Children’s Hos- together in his run for city council. important source of non-governmental Murray Hill Ave. pital Foundation. “I believe the highest form of service to funding, he said. “I take some pride in “It was interesting,” he explained. “I He likes to look at things differently, he the community is to represent one’s fellow that.” was wondering if it couldn’t be done bet- said. And the permit process, he added, is citizens in an elective capacity,” he told the He was also national executive director ter.” Then, he added, “If you one that needs to be opened Independent in announcing of the Kidney Foundation of don’t get involved, you just up – balancing the needs of his candidacy. Canada and VP for public af- have to deal with it.” the neighbours with those of And after years of run- fairs at Imasco. And that was the catalyst the individual. ning other people’s elec- Drury was hired to lead the that made him decide to The arena/pool project is toral campaigns at federal capital campaign for the Mon- run in District 2 when he another of particular interest and municipal levels, and treal Children’s Hospital in heard that incumbent Tom to Price. He feels his own ex- serving in numerous com- 1990-1991, raising more than Thompson was not seeking periences and knowledge of munity leadership posi- $40 million. a fourth term. Price talked it the city’s programs can help tions, Drury said it was A quintessential volunteer, over with Peter Trent and with planning and that “fresh time to bring his experience he has been national treasurer former councillor David input” will be useful. “I’m to city council. of the YMCA and president of Laidley who both encour- supportive of doing some- “I’ve been around this the Montreal Association, aged him. “I have small thing to the facility but we’ve process a very long time. president of the Phoenix Or- children and it seemed my got to be prudent.” And in discussions with ganization and a board mem- [professional] skill set was something that Having lived in Westmount for some Peter Trent, he encouraged me to throw ber of many schools, hospitals and might be useful on the council.” 40 years, since the age of 12, Price has my hat into the ring.” philanthropic organizations. Price is a financial person and a man- played hockey on city teams off and on With 25 years’ experience as a profes- He currently chairs the national Fel- ager who has just stepped aside as the right up until a year ago. He has also sional fundraiser, he said he appreciates lowship of Honour Committee of the president and CEO of the brokerage firm coached children’s soccer. His own two – the need to build up a “convincing major- YMCA and is a director of the Westmount- Tom, 10, and Chella, 8 – participate in the ity” of citizens in support of an arena proj- St. Henri Riding Association of the Liberal FOOT DISCOMFORT ? city’s sports and recreation activities, mak- ect at a reasonable cost to taxpayers. Such Party of Canada. ing the facilities an important concern of a consensus, he believes, “does not cur- Born in Ottawa, Drury moved to West- Find expertise, answers & both Price and his wife, Denise. rently exist.” mount in grade 4. He attended Stanislas comfort at Foot Solutions. 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He and a colleague left “appropriate to give back,” provide bal- Toronto and then to Montreal at age 6, liv- tives: by working one step at a time. He to set up a law practice in Pointe Gatineau, anced input to the arena project and en- ing on Nuns’ Island. He graduated from calls it “moving the spectrum.” near Hull. When the town was merged, sure the needs of youth are respected for Westmount High and attended one year at And it’s this approach he hopes to Hébert returned to Montreal, where he the future of the community. That’s why Marianopolis. He has worked for Positron, bring to the council table if elected, he worked in insurance law. he’s planning to run for city council in a company specializing in communica- says, as well as skills developed in his 35- It was in 1979, however, that he joined District 5. tions products for public safety and power year practice of law – much of it in family the legal aid office serving the west end. A hockey-playing 44-year-old father of utilities, as well as Nortel Networks and law. This includes evaluating He had found his niche and two and a Scouting leader, others in the telecommuni- evidence and finding com- continued working for the Leahey also sees the need to cations market. mon ground, all through fos- Centre communautaire ju- tackle recycling issues in Leahey co-chaired the tering a climate of trust. ridique de Montréal for 28 some apartment buildings, Space Odyssey evening at “The timing and opportu- years. and believes he can apply his Westmount’s Winter Carni- nities that are presenting “I’m still a member of the marketing and sales skills to val this year, has been a Cub themselves couldn’t be bet- bar,” he points out. “And if achieve consensus on coun- leader and is now in the ter,” he adds. “Plus the great I’m elected, I plan to take a cil and within the commu- throes of relaunching a interest I’ve had in current refresher course in munici- nity. Scout troop at Westmount affairs since I was 9.” pal law, which I think would “My platform is not all Park Church. “I’m just an Hébert retired two years be useful.” about sports and recreation,” active person,” he says. ago from a legal aid office. His work as president of he said. “It’s to ensure our Councillor George Bowser STOP since 1994 has fo- services are the best of the won’t be running again – cused mainly on legislative best, but don’t break the Hébert wouldn’t have run issues, drafting briefs for the bank. You want people to against him. And Councillor Tom Thomp- Bureau d'audiences publiques sur l'envi- want to live in Westmount. son is retiring, leaving open the position ronnement (BAPE) and other environ- “Our district is facing a lot of concerns. he has held as head of the city’s Healthy mental hearings. “It’s the oldest We have a large commercial aspect, in- Campbell Cohen Worsoff City Project (HCP). environment group in Montreal and a very creasing train traffic and the MUHC com- “I assume this would be one of my balanced one. It doesn’t espouse political ing down the pipes. I think I can bring Avocats functions,” Hébert says. He’s already a or social causes.” some energy in these areas.” Barristers and Solicitors member of the HCP’s environment com- One of his interests, he says, is finding Leahey, who recently moved from Dis- mittee. As one of its “green ambassadors,” a fair and balanced mechanism for reduc- trict 4 into the apartment building at 5010 he went door-to-door a year ago to offer as- ing the amount of advertising and so- Sherbrooke St. in District 5, said he be- ESTATE LITIGATION sistance in the sector where the city’s called junk mail delivered to homes. “It’s a lieves in representing council in the dis- WILLS AND ESTATES green bin composting program was vast waste of resources.” He admits it will trict where one lives, even though, in his launched. “What I found interesting was be a challenge, but “it could become a tem- case, that means a likely three-way race. INSURANCE CLAIMS the report we submitted later on with plate for others.” A sales and marketing professional in questions and comments.” He says former councillor Stuart the field of high tech and telecommunica- Hébert has also served as president of Robertson will be his official agent and his tions, he holds degrees in economics and 215 Redfern, suite 118 the St. Leo’s school committee, as a board advisors are John Shingler, Karin Marks, electrical engineering from the University Westmount, QC H3Z 3L5 member of the Westmount Municipal As- George Bowser and Peter Trent. of Western Ontario and has travelled to Tel: 514 937-9445 Fax 514 937-2580 [email protected] sociation and as official agent for several He and his wife, Mary Pat, who is in so- many parts of the world through his work. Westmount councillors in their election cial work at St. Mary’s Hospital, have four “I’ve worked with diverse people, fig- campaigns. grown children. Julie is a veterinarian at ured out needs and drivers, and used my He was also a member of the original the Exotic Animal Hospital in NDG. So- skills to address those needs by working board of the Conseil régional de l’environ- phie is the mother of their three grand- through consensus to find resolution.” nement de Montréal. children. Daniel has just been called to the Leahey plays hockey in the men’s sen- Interestingly, Hébert has lived on Lans- bar, and Patrick owns and operates Café ior hockey league, coaches kids’ hockey downe most of his life, in only two houses. Lili & Oli. “moving along with my sons.” His boys He grew up at number 579, and now lives Hébert is a bird watcher, dog owner, are Griffin, 13, at Westmount High, and at 325. He attended kindergarten and gardener and cook. He likes to ski, swim Spencer, 11, at Roslyn. FALL COLLECTION grade 1 at Miss Buttonshaw’s before going and body surf. He’s concerned about the arena project has arrived!! downtown to Selwyn House, where the He attributes his run for council to for- and believes some “reorganization” is re- school was then located. Finishing high mer councillor John Shingler. “We were quired. “It’s significant when you have 30 15% Off school at Trinity College School in out walking our dogs early one morning kids on a waiting list to play Peewee with this ad. Toronto, he took economics and political and he said: ‘Maybe it’s your time.’ And I hockey. I’ve heard the arguments go back science before law at McGill. thought, you know, he’s right.” and forth, and I’m concerned about the 5610 Monkland As a student, he worked as a guide at budget and how high it’s gotten.” Avenue the agriculture pavilion at Expo ’67. Dis- A strong believer in the need to recog- 514 227-2195 trict 6 councillor Nicole Forbes, a longtime nize the importance of youth in a com- 8 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – September 15-16, 2009

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Fern Breslaw, founding director of the Underdog Club, is creator and writer of the column with this same name which appears in the Independent. PREVENT CHILD ABUSE Scores of people attended the opening night of the The Underdog Club Gallery (4922 Sherbrooke St.), September 11. Both people and dogs socialized at the You can help by donating any type start of the fundraising exhibit, which features portraits of dogs by photographer Jamie Leblanc, whose photos have appeared in the Underdog column in the Independent. The gallery raises money for several animal shelters, which help find homes for hard-to-place homeless dogs through the sale of portraits and of BOOKS to KidzSafe Foundation donations. It also has a collection of resources for people interested in volunteering, adopting or looking for pet services. Four dogs for adoption will be in the to fund educational programs for kids. gallery each day it is open, until September 27. The gallery, closed on Mondays, was sponsored by local businesses Leber & Son, National Food Shop, Fleuriste Westmount, Ben & Tournesol, Bark & Fitz, Campbells Picture Framing and the Westmount Independent. Photos: Kristin McNeill Call for pick-up 514.702.4930

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AVIS DE RECRUTEMENT du NOTICE OF RECRUITMENT OF PERSONNEL ÉLECTORAL ELECTION OFFICERS Le 1er novembre prochain, les électeurs de la ville de Westmount seront appelés à On November 1, 2009, the City of Westmount’s electors will be asked to elect a élire un nouveau conseil pour un mandat de quatre ans. Conformément au mandat new city council for a four-year term. Pursuant to the mandate conferred on me by qui m’est confié par la Loi sur les élections et les référendums dans les municipalités, the Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities, it is my responsibility, il est de ma responsabilité, en ma qualité de président d’élection, d’engager des as Returning Officer, to hire people to work as election officers. personnes afin de combler les différents postes qui constituent le personnel électoral. Thus, any person interested in working for the coming municipal election should Ainsi toute personne intéressée à travailler à l’occasion de cet événement est invitée complete the job application form to that effect which can be obtained Monday to à remplir le formulaire de demande d’emploi à cet effet qui peut être obtenu du lundi Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in my offices located at 4333 Sherbrooke Street au vendredi de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30 à mon bureau situé au 4333, rue Sherbrooke Ouest West in Westmount (☎: 514 989-5280). à Westmount (☎ : 514 989-5280). The remuneration offered for these positions is as follows: La rémunération offerte pour ces postes est la suivante : le jour du scrutin Voting day • préposé à l’information et au maintien de l’ordre 370 $ •Officer in charge of information and order $370 • adjoint au préposé adjoint à l’information et au maintien de l’ordre 240 $ • Aide to the Officer in charge of information and order $240 • préposé à l’accueil 220 $ • Alpha clerk $220 • scrutateur 220 $ • Deputy returning officer $220 • secrétaire 180 $ • Poll clerk $180 • président de la table de vérification de l’identité des électeurs 140 $ • President of the identity verification panel $140 • membre de la table de vérification de l’identité des électeurs 140 $ • Member of the identity verification panel $140 le jour du vote par anticipation Advance voting day • préposé à l’information et au maintien de l’ordre 295 $ •Officer in charge of information and order $295 • adjoint au préposé adjoint à l’information et au maintien de l’ordre 210 $ • Aid to the Officer in charge of information and order $210 • préposé à l’accueil 185 $ • Alpha clerk $185 • scrutateur 185 $ • Deputy returning officer $185 • scrutateur pour le dépouillement des votes 50 $ • Deputy returning officer for the counting of votes $50 • secrétaire 160 $ • Poll clerk $160 • secrétaire pour le dépouillement des votes 40 $ • Poll clerk for the counting of votes $40 • président de la table de vérification de l’identité des électeurs 140 $ • President of the identity verification panel $140 • membre de la table de vérification de l’identité des électeurs 120 $ • Member of the identity verification panel $120 le vote itinerant Mobile polling station • scrutateur 17 $/ h • Deputy returning officer $17 / hr • secrétaire 14 $/ h • Poll clerk $14 / hr NB : Une somme de 30 $ est allouée pour la formation. NB: An allowance of $30 will be paid to attend training. Seules les personnes sélectionnées seront contactées par le soussigné. Only the persons selected will be contacted by the undersigned. DONNÉ à Westmount, le 15 septembre 2009. ISSUED in Westmount, September 15, 2009.

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continued from p.12 For the first time ever, the Westmount Lawn Bowling Club hosted the 81st Gov- ernor General’s Tournament. The Quebec-Ontario tourney took place on September 5 and began with a short pa- ane harron rade of players – four teams and two single J L.C players from each province. Master of cer- emonies Irene Menear and Westmount From left: Lawrence Moquette, Anthony Salvaggio and HSBC Canada CEO Lindsay Gordon. city councillor Nicole Forbes then wel- Interiors Westmount-based Montreal Oral Many Westmounters were in evidence, comed the bowlers, and Westmounter School for the Deaf (MOSD) received including several Westmount Rotarians Helen Rainville sang the national anthem. $4,000 from the HSBC bank as a result of (who were there supporting their former (514) 862-1223 The Westmount club fielded one of the its branch’s grand opening on Sept. 10. club member and HSBC branch manager Quebec teams– which included West- The new location inside the old Forum Anthony Salvaggio), Mayor Karin Marks, mount’s former director general Bruce St. has been open for over two months now, and commercial tenants from Alexis Please visit my website Louis. but the bank pulled out all the stops for the Nihon and Westmount Square. The result was a perfect split decision: www.janelcharron.com official unveiling. The event took place The door prize was a signed Yvan Quebec won the women’s singles and east of the branch at the old Forum’s “cen- Cournoyer jersey, and a quick auction con- men’s team events, and Ontario won the tre ice.” In keeping with the hockey theme, ducted by Salvaggio sold a signed Guy men’s singles and women’s team contests. former Canadiens Elmer Lach, Dollard St. Lafleur sweater for $2,000 to Lawrence Laurent, Dickie Moore and Phil Goyette at- Moquette. The bank matched the winning tended, as did executives from HSBC. bid. All the funds will go to MOSD. Terry Evans affiliated real estate agent / GROUPE SUTTON-CENTRE O

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Friends and family celebrate during the biannual Sports and Recreation banquet. Recognizing youth-to-teen teams and individuals with achievement awards, over 500 kids and their families crowded into Victoria Hall on September 10 for pizza and soft drinks. Sports included lacrosse, baseball and soccer. For more photos, see p. 29.

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responses will be factored into to their de- continued from p.4 On the shelves cision. council to put into play on October 1. Westmount-resident Maria Revilla at- Backed by a vision statement and a list of tended the meeting to share her opinion theme-oriented goals that address every- because, she said, community involve- Among the new arrivals at the West- Nichols in Brain Child, Summer 2009, p. thing from water and waste management ment helps create a better place for future mount Public Library: 26. to living healthier lifestyles, city council generations. will have over 200 possible actions it can “The world is changing rapidly and we Adults – Inspiration from the Big Apple DVDs for kids factor into future budgets. need to be updated,” said Revilla. “We Mannahatta: A Natural History of New Coraline – When a young girl walks “The focus tonight will be the actions,” need to be strong and the only way is to be York City by Eric Sanderson – A celebra- through a secret door that she has found Wolfe told the audience. “Those are the united. When we are united, we become tion of New York’s 400th anniversary, this in her new home, she discovers an alter- concrete things that the municipality can stronger.” loving work by a landscape ecologist recre- nate version of her life that she finds diffi- do and that individual Westmounters can ates the quiet, wooded island at the mouth cult to resist. do.” of the great river as it would have been Fly Me to the Moon – When a young The first step, Wolfe explained, will be Wishing my clients, when explorer Henry Hudson arrived in housefly hatches a plan to jet into outer to implement about 25 actions that will 1609. space with his two best friends, they end help the city move toward the six eventual Johnny One-Eye by Jerome Charyn – A up aboard Apollo 11 and ride all the way goals that range from “zero waste” to be- friends & family monocular double agent offers an outra- to the moon and back! coming a “pedestrian-first community.” geous alternative account of the eight Ultimately, assuming city officials con- Shana Tova years of the American revolution in and Picture books for children tinue the effort in forthcoming mandates, around 18th century Manhattan, a town Pet of the Met by Lydia and Don Free- more actions will be established in the fu- real relationships ✽ real results teeming with ruffians and harlots, soldiers man – This charming book, originally ture. and politicians. published in 1953, has been reissued for Last Thursday, Westmounters were in- lillian the next generation. Join the little white vited to cast informal votes on what they engels Adult French – The Royals mouse Maestro Petrini and his family for thought would be the best actions for the Affiliated Real Estate Agent La reine des lectrices by Alan Bennett – A some fun adventures in the Metropolitan city. As councillors figure out which ac- 0. 514 933 6781 chance visit to a mobile library transforms Opera House. tions should be initiated – anything from c. 514 943 1309 the queen of England, who, before this Le roi, sa femme et le petit prince by Mario rainwater-absorbing asphalt to collecting Remax Westmount Inc. event, had a low interest in reading, into a Ramos – Children will enjoy this humor- recyclables in public places – the residents’ voracious reader of serious literature. In ous retelling of a popular French song. this piece of satire, Buckingham Palace is turned upside down by the queen’s new Reference passion Guide to Professional Programs in Madame de Pompadour by Evelyne Canada. The Westmount Ville Marie Lever – Madame de Pompadour was Louis Intelligence and National Security: The XV’s mistress and one the most powerful Secret World of Spies: An Anthology. Conservative Riding Association women of her times. Her boundless en- ergy contrasted with the king’s depressive L’Association Conservateur de la Circonscription state of mind. She was highly influential in France’s politics and became a de facto Électorale Westmount Ville Marie minister of culture before the title even ex- isted. Magazines Wishes you a Happy and Healthy New Year! C’était il y a vingt ans...1989 l’année où le mur de Berlin est tombé by Odile Vous Souhaite une Heureuse Année Benyahia-Kouider in Le nouvel observateur, Sept 2, 2009, p. 6. remplie de Santé! Finally, a fall season with bite: detailed re- views of The Vampire Diaries and 20 other new prime-time series by Christopher Shana Tova Loudon in Marketing, August 31, 2009, p. 10. [email protected] What’s my heritage? International adop- tions and the great culture debate by Martha

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1450 829-3852 Happily in service since 1979 Milkman – Home Delivery 22 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – September 15-16, 2009 In conversation: Jim Dine By Heather Black ings, he paints each stroke spontaneously, No stranger to controversy drawing on his past repertoire rather than Once avant-garde, Dine’s colourful and It’s not every day that Jim Dine appears sketches. symbolic images have become main- in Westmount. Or that I have an opportu- He works from his studio, woodwork- stream culture. But not without contro- nity to speak to such a legend. But on Sep- ing shop or at the foundry in the small versy. tember 10 the reknowned artist was in Washington community of Walla Walla. It Most recently in Sweden, the artist was town for the opening of his new exhibit at is here that hearts, classic statues and commissioned for a 30-foot statue of Galerie de Bellefeuille. Pinocchio take on three dimensions. Pinocchio. There were about 300 letters Known for his colourful hearts, robes New York in the ’60s against the project written to officials, “but and images of Pinocchio, this staunch in- I don’t often get to do such a large com- dividualist is identified with ’60s “pop art”. In 1962, Dine – with Andy Warhol, Roy mission.” Down-to-earth and personable, his con- Lichtenstein and others – exhibited at Nor- The townsfolk’s question – also shared versation was illuminating. ton Simon Museum. Considered one of by the artist – was: “What does a Swedish the first “Pop Art” exhibits, it inspired gen- Finding symbols village have in common with an Italian fig- erations of artists and designers. ure?” The answer is global culture and a How did he start? Dine confided that he Born and raised in Ohio – a graduate of psychological identification with a wooden found his own voice relatively young. “I al- Ohio University – his move to New York child. ways was interested in art. I found my was “like getting out of jail.” His 1967 symbols early, and I grabbed them. Some- photo-etching “Drag – Johnson and Mao” The import of play times I take a break from one, but I always both with red lipstick – his only political Much has been made of Dine’s place in keep it in my back pocket. They are mine!” work – reflect the experimental nature of history, and rightfully so. But more im- Indeed! Few pass the Montreal Mu- the time. portantly, his work has given permission seum of Fine Arts without a glance at Jim When asked about his greatest influ- to each and every one of us to find the cre- Jim Dine “The Ice Cream Man #1” Dine’s heart sculpture. And the painter’s ence, the artist acknowledged painter ative child within. And revel in colour and Courtesy of: PaceWildestein New York, copyright Jim Dine/SODRAC (2009) love of the classics is evident in his “Venus Willem de Kooning and his peer Claes art. de Milo” prints, paintings and sculptures, Oldenburg. Influenced by trends in Japan It would be controversial to suggest a Electronic Independents while subtle and stunning prints such as and Europe, Dine and Oldenburg started Jim Dine statue for Westmount Park – a “Great Horned Owl” reflect lithographic art theatre. heart, a venus or even Pinocchio. Not in available traditions. Dubbed “happenings,” the two eventu- terms of artistic merit – that verdict is in. Enjoy the Indie at supper time One of the most versatile artists of our ally separated to explore their own art. But the question is: How could we possi- on Tuesdays! time, Dine works in oils, wood and When asked what advice he would give to bly choose? Sign up by writing us: bronze. When asked about productivity, students, he replied: “None! They’ll paint Dine’s exhibit continues until October indie@ the artist replied: “Every day I work. It’s anyway.” 7 at Galerie de Bellefeuille on Greene Ave. about the process.” For his heart paint- westmountindependent.com.

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KARIN MARKS, MAIRE DE WESTMOUNT, MAYOR KARIN MARKS ET LE CONSEIL DE VILLE VOUS INVITENT À AND CITY COUNCIL INVITE YOU TO UNE ASSEMBLÉE PUBLIQUE D’INFORMATION A PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

LE SAMEDI 26 SEPTEMBRE À 14 H ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 AT 2:00 PM AU VICTORIA HALL, 4626, RUE SHERBROOKE O. AT VICTORIA HALL, 4626 SHERBROOKE STREET WEST

Venez vous renseignez sur l’état du projet et découvrir les nouveaux plans Come and hear information on the status of the project and view the new architecturaux de celui-ci. Les résidents pourront consulter la documentation architectural plans for Westmount’s proposed arena/pool renewal. Residents sur place, aussi disponible sur le site de la Ville, www.westmount.org, will be able to refer to relevant material at the meeting which will also be ainsi que dans les édifices municipaux dans les prochains jours. posted on the City’s Web site at www.westmount.org and in municipal buildings in the next few days. 514 989-5371 WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – September 15-16, 2009 – 23 Westmount Art Scene Hornyak, Burton and Besner: Vibrant symbols Shop Westmount! By Heather Black project drama. Powdered, like a royal or ghoul, these ambiguous figures fascinate. This month Jim Dine’s tell-tale hearts But paintings like “La futile garde” are at Galerie de Bellefeuille is creating quite also elegant. Here, ruby-red jewel tones Sharyn Scott on Consignment Tango Martini a stir. But gallery goers will also want to combine with gold leaf. Painted in multi- Women’s and Men’s Chinese Antiques & Collectibles view Jennifer Hornyak’s abstract florals on coloured layers of oils and oil sticks, the ef- Quality, gently used clothing, “Clearance Sale” exhibit in the downstairs gallery. fect is both old and new. This technique is shoes, handbags and jewellery from 20% off ... Also landscape painter Alice Burton’s also extended to bulls, cockerels and 4925 Sherbrooke St. West (at Prince Albert) 4500 St. Catherine St. W.,Westmount bold Canadian landscapes dominate Ga- horses. The subtle print “Le distancier du (514) 484-6507 514.937.6034 lerie Han Art, while Dominic Besner’s maître” is particularly eye-catching. tangomartiniantiques.com masked figures hold court at Galerie V. Tri- Trained as an architect, Besner com- mont. bines circular lines with rectangles to cre- Since ate graphic street scenes. To showcase the 1977 Jennifer Hornyak at Galerie de Bellefeuille versatility of this unique artist, one room For info. on elos ¯ hair removal This Westmount artist is known for vi- has been set aside at the St. Catherine St. 40% Off on all skin and hair color brant and textured florals. But in “Fleurs gallery. Clothing & Shawls... www.lisaanella.com chinoise” Hornyak adds an exiting figure – and the element of story-telling: Who is Artistic vision 4875A Sherbrooke St. W. (514) 488-0444 the woman? The scene – set against a rust Painting florals, trees or masks, background – is mysterious and exotic. Hornyak, Burton and Besner create strong A strong colourist, in “Red with Peach,” and distinctive symbols. Each has cap- the artist sets flowers against background tured nature or human nature through a blocks of varying hue. Another, “Flowers real yet fictional lens of style. The result is with Orange and Red” includes lyrical and art that penetrates the viewer’s psyche and feathery foliage. Here background squares speaks. Certified Custom Framer on Site are replaced by small shapes that dot the 318A Victoria Ave. • 514.369.2633 foreground. But sophisticated colours, texture and design continue to dominate the semi- abstract compositions. Always distinctive, Cuisine Continental Hornyak’s show runs from September 24 4 Somerville, Westmount Dresses. to October 5 in the downstairs gallery on (coin Victoria) Greene Ave. 322 Victoria Ave.(at de Maisonneuve) 514 485-2502 514 369-4799 Alice Burton at Galerie Han Art www.astripruggerdesign.com Strong colours and graphic composi- CENTRE VISUEL WESTMOUNT tions also dominate this Ontario painter’s 4966 rue Sherbrooke O. 514.486.4703 work. Distinctively Canadian, “March” is a Everything for your eyes contemporary take on the Group of STANISLAV PONOMARENKO, optometrist HAIR STYLING FOR MEN • Complete eye examination Seven’s “lone pine”. Here windswept trees • Glasses & contact lenses 514.484.5987 • Large choice of frames are set against a grey sky. • Screening for eye diseases In many paintings, the artist employs 4970 Sherbrooke Street West • Glaucoma & cataract exams lake reflections to add a graphic quality. We accept prescriptions “Nightwatch II” features nest-like birch trees sheltering a campfire. Another “Mir- ror Lake” free shapes – and one chartreuse tree – are juxtaposed against a grey back- ground. Burton’s unique style and focus on Dominic Besner “La futile garde” trees – conifers and deciduous – identifies her work. Her exhibit runs from Septem- ber 17 to October 26 at Han Art on St. Catherine St. WE’VE MOVED! TAO Restaurant M.A.D. Catering Dominic Besner at Galerie V. Trimont Fine Asian Food from my kitchen to your Cuisine table. Dinner parties, cocktail For this Montreal artist, the masked fig- Up to 50% off parties, luncheons, microwave ure has become a powerful symbol. In his Lunch Special from $6.95 dinners and more! Please call work, white-faced subjects, evocative of 514.369.1122 514 586 1248 or visit the website “Dangerous Liaisons” or Cirque du Soleil, 374 Victoria near Sherbrooke at www.madcatering.com 5175B Sherbrooke West corner Marlowe 514-482-4702 24 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – September 15-16, 2009 Tree cutting on Argyle: Not a clear-cut issue By Kristin McNeill the front lawn of her property. She claimed The drawing had the city hall approval the city had two files on her address and stamp, however it was not on file with The city has cancelled a fine on an Ar- understood that she was in the right to cut Urban Planning. The permit granted did gyle home owner who was alleged to have down the trees, whose roots were bulging not approve the cutting of trees, which re- cut down trees on her front lawn without through the driveway, effectively destroy- quires a special document called the cer- a permit. ing it. She said she had a permit to redo tificate of authorization. Following an article that appeared in the driveway and walkway. Poirier said the fine has been lifted be- GENERAL CONTRACTOR the September 8 issue of the Independent, Joanne Poirier, director of Urban Plan- cause of this confusion, but the owner is Kitchens; Bathrooms; more light has been thrown on the case by ning, explained the owner did not have the still required to plant new trees. Decks; Basements; ++++ both the city urban planning department correct permit for the trees to be cut down, The owner said they will do so once the and the resident. but the confusion arose when the owner’s new driveway is done. She does not know 514-463-4181 The owner told the Independent that her husband brought a drawing to city hall last yet what kind. RBQ # 8341-9671-26 fine had been cancelled because she be- week, which had a sketch of the intention “I don’t want to be tagged for someone lieved the city had provided her with a per- to get rid of the trees and a note saying who kills nature,” she said. mit to cut down the two spruce trees on they were intending to do so.

Ville de Westmount City of Westmount

AVIS PUBLIC D’ÉLECTION PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION AVIS PUBLIC est par les présentes donné aux électeurs de la ville de Westmount PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the City of Westmount that: que : 1. With respect to the Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities 1º conformément à la Loi sur les élections et les référendums dans les municipalités (R.S.Q., chapter E-2.2), a general election will be held in Westmount on (L.R.Q., chapitre E-2.2), une élection générale doit être tenue à Westmount le November 1, 2009; 1er novembre 2009; 2. The following positions are open for nominations: 2º à cette occasion, les postes suivants sont ouverts aux candidatures : • Mayor; • maire; • Councillor for District No. 1; • conseiller du district nº 1; • Councillor for District No. 2; • conseiller du district nº 2; • Councillor for District No. 3; • conseiller du district nº 3; • Councillor for District No. 4; • conseiller du district nº 4; • Councillor for District No. 5; • conseiller du district nº 5; • Councillor for District No. 6; • conseiller du district nº 6; • Councillor for District No. 7; • conseiller du district nº 7; • Councillor for District No. 8; • conseiller du district nº 8; 3. Every nomination paper for these positions shall be filed at the office of the 3º toute déclaration de candidature à l’un ou l’autre des postes ouverts doit être Returning Officer located at 4333 Sherbrooke St. West in Westmount, on the produite au bureau du soussigné, situé au 4333, rue Sherbrooke Ouest à following days and at the following times: Westmount aux jours et aux heures suivants : • Friday, September 18 to Thursday, October 1, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. to • du vendredi 18 septembre au jeudi 1er octobre 2009 de 8 h 30 à 12 h et de 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and 13 h à 16 h 30; et • Friday, October 2, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; • le vendredi 2 octobre 2009 de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30; 4. If more than one candidate submits his nomination for the same position, a poll 4º si plus d’un candidat pose sa candidature à un même un poste, un scrutin sera will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and an tenu le dimanche 1er novembre 2009 de 10 h à 20 h et un vote par anticipation advance poll will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to sera tenu le dimanche 25 octobre 2009 de 12 h à 20 h; 8:00 p.m.; 5º j’ai nommé pour agir à titre de secrétaire d’élection Me Nancy Gagnon; 5. I have appointed to act as election clerk Me Nancy Gagnon; 6º le soussigné peut être joint à l’adresse et au numéro de téléphone suivants : 6. I may be reached at the following address and telephone number: Bureau du président d’élection Office of the Returning Officer 4333, rue Sherbrooke Ouest 4333 Sherbrooke St. West Westmount (Québec) H3Z 1E2 Westmount, Qc. H3Z 1E2 ☎ (514) 989-5280 ☎ 514 989-5280 DONNÉ à Westmount, le 15 septembre 2009. ISSUED in Westmount, on September 15, 2009.

Mario GERBEAU President d’élection / Returning Officer WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – September 15-16, 2009 – 25

PROFESSIONAL ITALIAN ECS kicks off centennial year CABINET MAKER and harpsichord maker By Erin Stropes Antique restoration specialized in design and custom made furniture Miss Edgar’s and Miss Cramp’s School Call for appointment 514-739-8838 (ECS) kicked off its centennial year this [email protected] week with a lively outdoor breakfast on the school’s grounds. Students and parents enjoyed strawberries, tea and scones while mingling with teachers and staff, who were dressed in period costume for the ROOFING special occasion. • Shingles • Tar & Gravel • Slate “We have a tremendous amount to cel- • Chimney Repairs & Rebuilt ebrate this year,” said head of school • Brickwork • Pointing Katherine Nikidis in a speech to the as- • Sheet Metal Work • Skylight sembled group. “[When ECS was • Renovations founded,] women were not even allowed Senior Citizen’s Discount to vote...and the school sought to prepare FREE ESTIMATES – women to step into leadership roles that GUARANTEED WORK weren’t then available to them.” ECS alumna Gretta Chambers, com- LANSDOWNE panion of the Order of Canada and the first woman to serve as chancellor of 514-481-2430 McGill University, delivered the keynote speech. Chambers, who graduated in the ECS class of 1943, said the reason that her mother sent her to the school for girls, and Electronic Independents the reason that her own daughter and available granddaughter have also attended, is be- From left, teachers Stefanie Perra, Isabelle Roy and Ghislaine Gauthier, and in front, grade 4 students, cause the goal of ECS is “to help women Enjoy the Indie at supper time Ann Haughton, Claudia Beattie, Carsyn Meloche and Vivianna Galasso. find their voices, and then teach them to on Tuesdays! use those voices to have an impact on con- Sign up by writing us: temporary society.” [email protected]. Quebec Classifieds

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AVIS PUBLIC aux propriétaires uniques d’un immeuble, aux PUBLIC NOTICE to the sole owners of an immovable, occupants uniques d’un établissement d’entreprise, aux the sole occupants of a business establishment, the undivided copropriétaires indivis d’un immeuble et aux cooccupants co-owners of an immovable, and the co-occupants of d’un établissement d’entreprise a business establishment AVIS PUBLIC est par les présentes donné : PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given: A. aux propriétaires uniques d’un immeuble et aux occupants uniques d’un A. to the sole owners of an immovable and the sole occupants of a business établissement d’entreprise, qui n’ont pas déjà le droit d’être inscrits sur la liste establishment who are not already entitled to be entered on the list of electors électorale comme personne domiciliée, que vous pouvez être inscrits sur la liste as a domiciled person that they can be entered on the municipal list of electors électorale municipale pour l’élection générale municipale du 1er novembre 2009 for the November 1, 2009 general municipal election by meeting the following en respectant les conditions indiquées ci-dessous : conditions: 1º avoir 18 ans le 1er novembre 2009; 1. be 18 years of age on November 1, 2009; 2º être une personne physique, de citoyenneté canadienne, ne pas être en er 2. be a natural person, a Canadian citizen, not be under curatorship on curatelle le 1 septembre 2009 et, à cette date, ne pas avoir été déclaré September 1, 2009 and, on that date, not have been convicted, over the last coupable, au cours des cinq dernières années, d’une infraction constituant five years, of an offence that is a corrupt electoral practice; une manœuvre électorale frauduleuse; 3º être propriétaire unique d’un immeuble ou occupant unique d’un établisse - 3. be the sole owner of an immovable or sole occupant of a business ment d’entreprise situé sur le territoire de la ville depuis au moins 12 mois le establishment situated in the territory of the city for at least 12 months on 1er septembre 2009; September 1, 2009; 4º avoir transmis au soussigné, à l’adresse indiquée ci-dessous, une demande 4. have sent to the undersigned, at the address indicated below, an application d’inscription à la liste électorale au plus tard le 27 septembre 2009. for entry on the list of electors not later than September 27, 2009. ET AND B. aux copropriétaires indivis d’un immeuble et au cooccupants d’un B. to the undivided co-owners of an immovable and the co-occupants of a établissement d’entreprise, qui n’ont pas déjà le droit d’être inscrits sur la liste business establishment who are not already entitled to be entered on the list électorale comme personne domiciliée, propriétaire unique d’un immeuble ou of electors as a domiciled person, sole owner of an immovable or sole occupant comme occupant unique d’un établissement d’entreprise, que vous pouvez être of a business establishment that they can be entered on the list of electors for the inscrits sur la liste électorale pour l’élection en cours en respectant les conditions current election if they meet the following conditions: indiquées ci-dessous : 1. be 18 years of age on November 1, 2009; 1º avoir 18 ans le 1er novembre 2009; 2. be a natural person, a Canadian citizen, not be under curatorship on 2º être une personne physique, de citoyenneté canadienne, ne pas être en er September 1, 2009 and, on that date, not have been convicted, over the last curatelle le 1 septembre 2009 et, à cette date, ne pas avoir été déclaré five years, of an offence that is a corrupt electoral practice; coupable, au cours des cinq dernières années, d’une infraction constituant une manœuvre électorale frauduleuse; 3. be the undivided co-owner of an immovable or co-occupant of a business 3º être copropriétaire indivis d’un immeuble ou cooccupant d’un établissement establishment situated in the territory of the city for at least 12 months on d’entreprise situé sur le territoire de la ville depuis au moins 12 mois le September 1, 2009; 1er septembre 2009; 4. have designated by means of a power of attorney signed by the majority of 4º avoir été désigné au moyen d’une procuration signée par la majorité des the co-owners of co-occupants who are electors on September 1, 2009; copropriétaires ou cooccupants qui sont des électeurs le 1er septembre 2009; 5. have sent to the undersigned, at the address indicated below, a power of 5º avoir transmis au soussigné, à l’adresse indiquée ci-dessous, une attorney not later than September 27, 2009. procuration au plus tard le 27 septembre 2009. C. All applications for entry or powers of attorney received after September 27, 2009 C. Toute demande d’inscription ou procuration transmise après le 27 septembre but not later than October 18, 2009 will be considered an application to amend 2009, mais au plus tard le 18 octobre 2009 sera considérée comme une the municipal list of electors. demande de modification à la liste électorale. D. A model application for entry or power of attorney form is available at the office D. Un modèle de formulaire de demande d’inscription ou de procuration est of the Returning Officer. disponible au bureau du président d’élection. E. The applications for entry and powers of attorney take effect upon their receipt E. Les demandes d’inscription et les procurations prennent effet lors de leur and remain valid until such time as they are withdrawn or replaced. réception et demeurent valides tant qu’elles ne sont pas retirées ou remplacées. F. The undersigned may be reached at the following address and telephone F. Le soussigné peut être joint à l’adresse et au numéro de téléphone suivants : number: Bureau du président d’élection Office of the Returning Officer 4333, rue Sherbrooke Ouest 4333 Sherbrooke St. West Westmount (Québec) H3Z 1E2 Westmount, Qc. H3Z 1E2 ☎ (514) 989-5280 ☎ 514 989-5280 DONNÉ à Westmount, le 15 septembre 2009. ISSUED in Westmount, on September 15, 2009.

Mario GERBEAU President d’élection / Returning Officer WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – September 15-16, 2009 – 27 Christie’s real estate, Christie’s auction

Vice president of Greene Ave. Profusion Realty, Carl Rémillard-Fontaine, hands Carole Bouvier the official announcement of her raffle-won trip to a Christie’s auction at New York City’s Rockefeller Center. Profusion Realty, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates, offered the prize drawing, which included airfare and hotel, to sellers and buyers. Back row (from left): Louise Sansregret, Diane Stelmashuk, Louise Jackson and Jorge Ruspil. Middle row: Claude Boulay, Ghislaine Adeland, Maryam Khaleghi and Josianne Diniakos. Front row: Suzanne Lefebvre, Carl Rémillard-Fontaine, Carole Bouvier and Julie Lacroix. Photo: Isaac Olson 28 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – September 15-16, 2009 Westmount branch of the MGH Auxiliary Comin’ Up prep for fashion fundraiser Thursday, September 17 tour of Westmount parks. Departing 2 pm Westmount Historical Association pres- from the corner of de Maisonneuve and ents “The Turcot Interchange in West- Vendôme. English and French, rain or mount: Then and Now” with speakers shine. Tickets on sale from 1:45 pm. Brian Merrett, photographer; David Car- Monday, September 21 ruthers, activist; Jason Prince urban plan- • Dramatis Personae, Westmount’s com- ner. Westmount Library from 7 to 9 pm. munity theatre meets in Victoria Hall on Free for members, $5 for non-members at Monday evenings at 8 pm. The group is door. Info: 514.989.5510. casting and rehearsing short plays to be Saturday, September 19 presented in December. All are welcome, Mark Abley presents Camp Fossil Eyes – but another male actor is particularly Digging For the Origins of Words, 3 pm, at needed. 514.486.7423. Babar en ville (1235A Greene Ave.) To • Westmount Municipal Association’s RSVP or reserve a book: 514.931.0606. open board meeting, 7 pm in the Lodge Sunday, September 20 Room at Victoria Hall. From left, Jane Chisholm, Lois Hutchison and Edna Ralston are among the members of the Westmount • Theatre of Early Music: Daniel Taylor, • Leonard Cohen 75th Birthday Gala and branch of the Montreal General Hospital’s Auxiliary, which is still going strong at plus 55 years. The 2 pm at Victoria Hall. Tickets available silent auction, 7 pm, Atwater Library. Tick- Westmount branch is among only two remaining branches of the MGH Auxiliary (the other being during business hours or at the door. Cost: ets $75. 514.484.9958. Proceeds benefit Chambly) of the original seven. The group has organized a fundraising evening to refurbish the $25 / $20 for seniors. 514.989.5226. Westmount High’s Leonard Cohen Poet- palliative care day hospital. The cocktail dinatoire, fashion show and private shopping night take place • Heritage Montreal’s two-hour walking In-Residence Program. Wednesday, September 23 at Ogilvy (1307 St. Catherine St.) Tickets cost $100 and can be reserved by contacting Lois Hutchison at 514.489.0975.

By Etty B. Brisket recipe – Preheat oven to 325. 3 lb. first cut beef Brisket Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, 1 package onion soup mix RESTAURANT has long been a time for the familiar aro- 1 8 oz can of tomato sauce mas of traditional recipes Line a 13 x 9 glass pyrex dish and line Blessings are made over seasonal foods with foil which extends at each end to fold that are plentiful. Apples are dipped in over and create a seal. Place brisket in pan. honey in the hope of a sweet year. The Divide the onion soup mix and tomato SOUVLAKI shape of the challah is round to symbolize sauce under and on top of the brisket. Fold a universal wish for a well-rounded, full ends of foil together and fold to seal tightly “Famous Grilled and wholesome year. so no steam escapes during cooking. Menu: Raisin Challah, Gefilte Fish, Bake for 3 hours. Allow to cool. Chicken” Chicken Soup with matza balls, chicken Slice brisket against the grain. Overlap with apricots and sun dried tomatoes, slices in a shallow ovenproof dish large 6544 Somerled brisket, potato or noodle kugel, asparagus enough to hold them. Pour sauce over west of Cavendish or green beans, roasted or steamed with meat. Can be done two days ahead or ( ) lemon and olive oil, honey cake, apple frozen. Bring to room temperature. Bake 514 227-0505• 227-0606 cake fresh fruit. covered with foil for 40-50 minutes until EXPIRES: OCTOBER 11, 2009 hot.

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