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Weekly. Vol. 3 No. 10d We are Westmount October 27-28, 2009 City receives arena/pool grant contract Project deadline pushed to 2015 Westmount’s spooky hospital By Laureen Sweeney would have to carry out its own analyses, needs assessments or other research it With only a few days remaining until deems necessary. Westmount elects its new council, the city “What’s very important,” Trent said, “is has received a much-awaited draft contract that the deadline for completion is no for its $20-million arena grant that extends longer 2011. My own experience told me the building deadline to 2015 from 2011. this would have been very difficult to “My reaction is spelled out in capital let- achieve. We can’t do a project like this ters: RELIEF,” said Mayor Peter Trent in overnight and I was very uncomfortable announcing the news last week. “We will with the previous deadline. I thank the still have to move quickly on the project, government for giving us more time.” however.” Trent said he understood this extension Many questions concerning conditions was typical of what was being allotted to of the agreement remain unanswered other similar projects and was not a spe- while the city’s legal department combs cial concession to Westmount. through the details, he explained. “We have to go over the contract extremely Based on old design plan carefully.” The grant, he said, is based on the old To be negotiated, he said, is the signing design that was presented at public infor- date. “At this point, it appears we would mation sessions last April. “But I feel con- Aches and pains are permanently cured at the “Westmount General Hospital,” as shown here by have some 12 months thereafter to start fident we can make some changes and Public Security sergeants Kim Colquhoun and Denis Proulx. For details on this year’s Halloween construction.” These dates would both af- would hope to have a large haunted house at the lawn bowling clubhouse and safety tips, see page 22. fect the amount of time the new council scope for change.” continued on p. 3 Candidates face 200 at Victoria Hall Sunday’s vote to decide new council By Laureen Sweeney already taken shape. By now, all eligible voters whose names As Westmounters in six electoral dis- appear on the revised electoral list should tricts head to the polls this Sunday (No- have received cards designating the voting vember 1), almost all 15 councillor locations. Polls will be open from 10 am to candidates have presented platforms pri- 8 pm, November 1. oritizing the arena project, sustainability With such a high calibre of candidates, and traffic issues. Many also call for it was too bad there weren’t more council greater transparency in the governance seats, said Stanley Baker, on behalf of the Selling? – Buying? process. Westmount Municipal Association at the We bring BUYERS and SELLERS together So whatever the outcome, the business Meet the Candidates night ahead for the new council seems to have at Victoria Hall, October continued on p. 6 Locally and Internationally

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Si je suis élue, voici les dossiers que If elected, I will support our quality je défendrai pour améliorer la qualité of life through the following: de vie des citoyens de Westmount: Transparency on council – it’s time for open, Transparence au sein du Conseil de ville – democratic government il est temps de revenir à un gouvernement End behind-closed-doors council votes démocratique et d’ouverture Fin aux votes à huis clos au Conseil Deal effectively with citizens’ concerns regarding parking, noise, traffic – no more lip-service Réponse efficace aux revendications des citoyens quant au stationnement, au bruit, à la Enhance two-way communication with residents circulation – fini les promesses creuses to ensure their input into projects, before, Communication à deux sens avec les résidents not after they are implemented pour assurer leur participation aux projets avant Ensure that municipal initiatives are undertaken et non après leur adoption only when supported by facts and data, not Lancement d’initiatives municipales uniquement in response to pressure groups lorsque la recherche et les données les justifient, et non en réponse à des groupes de pression Promote fiscal responsibility – end waste of public money through continuous hiring of Utilisation responsable des deniers publics – arrêt du gaspillage causé par l’embauche consultants and costly proposals which continuelle d’experts-conseil et par des projets benefit few citizens coûteux qui ne profitent qu’à une minorité

Mavis Young Mavis Young [email protected] www.electmavis.ca 514-932-2026 [email protected] www.electmavis.ca 514-932-2026 4 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 27-28, 2009 Civic Alert Campaign ’09: Who’s helping whom tells By Don Wedge that it would be better for me and the city,” voters go to work. Smith recalled. “I was undecided and Former councillor George Bowser was Hopes that the new coun- sought the opinion of two councillors. One among supporters canvassing with cil’s work would get off to a said ‘switch’ and the other said ‘stay,’ so I Hébert. fast start to tackle the arena was no further forward.” Nicole Forbes had intended to help renewal situation and other As he went to city hall with his nomi- other candidates, but had to cut this back issues were dashed by the nation papers just before the deadline, he to fight for her own seat. Nevertheless, she flurry of competition for decided to challenge Duncan. had a daily wake-up conference call with council seats on October 2 John de Castell (8). – nomination day. Instead Osterland steps in for abortive candidate “John made such a wonderful recovery of being unopposed, Kathleen Duncan Osterland (6) was also a last-minute from his serious illness that it seemed so (District 4) and Nicole Forbes (6) had four- challenger, collecting the required 25 sup- ironic that he should miss the candidates’ week campaigns to run. porting signatures only on the day of nom- meeting at Victoria Hall,” Forbes reported. They could have joined the acclaimed ination. “I thought someone else on my “It was just bad food poisoning and he is candidates, Mayor Peter Trent and coun- street was going to run, but she withdrew,” fine now.” cillors Patrick Martin (1) and Victor Drury he explained. Though a rookie councillor, Victor (3) to meet quorum and begin formal As longest serving councillor, Cynthia Drury is an experienced campaigner and council business. Lulham has been playing a key role as has been helping others, including Lul- On nomination day, there was even coach to some candidates, particularly ham and Forbes, but his main effort has gossip that some councillors had deliber- newcomers Georges Hébert (5) and gone to supporting Tim Price (2), includ- ately created competition for Forbes and Theodora Samiotis (8). She also advised ing canvassing door-to-door. Duncan. At its centre were the late-hour Duncan on her campaign leaflet after the decisions of Michael Osterland to run in sudden appearance of an opponent. Are you experienced? District 6 and Nicholas Smith’s switch She has been working hard on her own The responses to Paul Marriott’s ques- from his home district (5), where there campaign, too. In one recent four-hour tion about candidates’ attendance at coun- were five candidates, to become Duncan’s evening session she canvassed de Maison- cil meetings surprised some at Meet the lone challenger in District 4. neuve, Kitchener and Abbott. In the morn- Candidates. Only two – “Several friends tried to convince me ings she is campaigning at bus stops as Mavis Young and Gary Ike- continued on p. 5

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bell Stuart is not running for a second Applebaum (Union) is being opposed by term in Montreal West. Brenda Paris (Vision), Jacqueline Som- Acclaimed and back in office are Bill mereyns (Team Louise O’Sullivan) and Ca- a story of its own McMurchie (Pointe Claire), Maria Tutino role Dupuis (Projet Montréal). (Baie d’Urfé), John Meaney (Kirkland), Another local connection is in Laval, change that takes place from plain citizen Edgar Rouleau (Dorval) and Anthony where Greene Ave. real estate agent Lydia continued from p.4 to councillor. The sheer pressure of issues, Housefather (Côte St. Luc). Aboulian is one of four candidates oppos- man, both critics of the outgoing council – great and small, is perhaps the biggest fac- We will know the suburban representa- ing Gilles Vaillancourt, who has been could claim any frequency, with Nicholas tor. Then there is the habit of long meet- tives on the agglom council on Sunday mayor for 20 years. Smith making the effort to attend in re- ings (often five or six hours), the need to night. But it may take much longer to de- Citizen activist Don Wedge’s email address cent months. find consensus, and to feign unanimity termine who will replace Karin Marks in is [email protected] But I wonder how important such at- outside the committee room. Con- chairing the mayors’ caucus. tendance is. It needs to be supplemented stituents’ out-of-hours phone calls can be Although from the smaller demerged with reading the decisional documents. wearying, too. Together, they sometimes towns, Stuart, Tierney and Tutino, by em- These have been deposited in the library breed a kind of resistance to the outer bracing the ADQ party, played a crucial for nearly two decades and recently have world. role in supporting Marks’ negotiations to been available on the web. improve the agglom law. One way for Westmounters to gain in- The shape of the agglom In Baie d’Urfé, the entire council, four Brian Gans sight into council work is through the ad- The wide support for Peter Trent’s re- women and three men, was acclaimed. Notary visory committees. Each offers some turn meant there was no contest for the Beaconsfield, on the other hand, has 21 Title Attorney exposure to council’s inner working. Westmount mayoralty, but several suburbs candidates competing for the seven posi- Georges Hébert is the only candidate in have such races. These will affect the tions. [email protected] that category. Since retirement he has make-up of his colleagues on the agglom Five of seven seats are being contested been active with the Healthy City Project council, and whoever Montreal choses. in Hampstead and there are 15 candidates 4060 St. Catherine West and, for much longer, he has followed Beaconsfield even has two candidates chal- for the seven posts in TMR. Côte St. Luc Suite 620 some aspects of the agglom council. lenging the incumbent mayor, former TV has contests in three of its eight districts Westmount, QC H3Z 2Z3 Perhaps it should be an unwritten qual- journalist Bob Benedetti. with Westmount High vice principal ification for candidates running in 2013 Bill Tierney is being challenged in St. Steven Erdelyi being challenged. Tel: 514 488-9556 that they have served on one of the advi- Anne de Bellevue, Bill Steinberg in Hamp- The party system means that there are sories or with the rejuvenated Westmount stead and Vera Danyluk again faces com- contests for mayor in all Montreal bor- Fax: 514 488-4571 Municipal Association. petition in the Town of Mount Royal. oughs, except Ville Marie, which has been As a Westmount council observer for There are contests in Senneville, Dollard disenfranchised. In CDN-NDG, Michael the last 20 years, I have been struck by the des Ormeaux and Montreal East. Camp- VOTE René Pelletier district #5 Critical issues • To quickly find a fair resolution to the new sports complex, to be completed on time and on budget. • Westmount is an environmentally friendly city. But, we need to find a way to work with drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians to ensure safe streets for all users. Communication As I campaign, I have tested the idea of quarterly meetings with people from district #5. The idea has been very well received. Goals: (1) to hear the concerns of the residents and (2) to communicate what has been happening at council. (3) The first quarterly meeting will take place February 1st, 2010 at 7 pm at the Westmount Library. NEW At our quarterly meetings I will have a guest speaker. Guest speaker: Mrs Marianne Zalzal, Director of Public Works and head of Westmount’s administrative traffic committee. I need YOUR vote to open the doors of City Hall Evelyn Horsky,official agent 6 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 27-28, 2009 Baker: Great candidates, finite seats outlining their platforms and making sim- continued from p.1 ilar points to those already outlined in the 19. “But you can’t all win the race,” he Independent’s candidate profiles over the pointed out. last month (see bottom right for sum- With the mayor and two councillors mary.) Little new substance was intro- from Districts 1 and 3 already elected by duced. acclamation, 14 of the 15 candidates in The hottest election race, in District 5 District 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 summarized where four are running, generated ques- their platforms and answered questions tions focused mainly on parking conges- with the civility that has earmarked the tion and its expected worsening from the event over the years. Only John de Castell impact of the building of the MUHC hos- in District 8 was absent, sidelined by food pital. The four contestants are Georges poisoning. Hébert, Ikeman, Douglas Leahey and “No more niggling away at green René Pelletier (see separate story, p. 7). space,” said Mavis Young of District 7, to Addressing other issues, Kathleen hearty applause. Duncan in District 4, spoke directly to the Similar reaction from the audience fol- bike path and merchant issues while lowed a passionately expressed stand by Nicole Forbes in 6 addressed the need for Citizens line up to question candidates, October 19 at Meet the Candidates night. Gary Ikeman in District 5 who explained apartment buildings to start composting. Nicholas Smith in 4, wanted the city to in- ceeding with the arena project, but all “Then they will waffle again,” retorted his desire to improve the arena in moder- agreed to new facilities (see p. 8 for story Picard as he moved on to the next ques- ation, but “increasing the debt and re- troduce accounts payment and recreation registration online, and vowed to hold and an Independent poll on the arena). tion. moving the tennis courts are When polled individually if they would Picard is president of the Westmount inappropriate.” He also said the city did ward meetings (as did Pelletier). Theodora Samiotis in District 8 made vote for the current plan or risk losing the Municipal Association, which organized not need to turn out players for the NHL. $20-million infrastructure grant, most the event with the Examiner. Reaction to these topics from the some special reference to the long service of her opponent de Castell, and vowed to settle replied in round-about ways that they Parking and traffic in District 2 gener- 200 citizens attending – of 10,885 eligible would probably vote for the current plan ated a couple of questions. Candidate electors in the six contested districts – re- the long-standing sound barrier issue that she described as “a travesty that is not yet given such an ultimatum. Philip Cutler proposed that Bixi bike flected many of the 30 questions asked One later questioner asked for clarifi- stands be set up and vigilant enforcement during the evening. Only about half of the resolved.” Cynthia Lulham in District 7 replied to cation on their replies, but moderator of parking be the norm at the start of term audience, however, remained to hear the Jean-Pierre Picard, president of the West- at Marianopolis. Tim Price stated that var- candidates’ closing remarks. many questions and failed to react to oc- casional sparring from Young, her oppo- mount Municipal Association, pointed out ious needs had to be addressed, because Identifying the arena project as “the that repeat questions were not permitted. the college wasn’t going to move. And real challenge” of the new council, Mayor nent and seat mate at the platform table. Most candidates called for more analy- “But they waffled the first time,” con- Claire Kruyt said: Peter Trent’s opening words set the course tended the resident. “You have to encour- for the evening, beginning with candidates sis and needs assessments before pro- continued on opposite page On the ballot WESTMOUNT The following is a list of profiles and be accessed on our website, www.west- updates done by the Independent of sitting mountin dependent.com. Just click on the INDEPENDENT councillors and challengers. They can all “Archives” tab under Recent Editions. District Candidate Status Profile or update We are Westmount. 2 Tim Price Challenger Sept. 15, p. 6 Weekly Philip Cutler Challenger Oct. 6, p. 8 Presstime: Monday at 10:30 am How Can We Help You? Claire Mullins Kruyt Challenger Oct. 13, p. 6 Editor: David Price Content and letters 4 Kathleen Duncan Incumbent Mar. 31, p. 18; Oct. 20, p. 10 Deputy editor: Kristin McNeill Kristin McNeill: 514.223.3578 Nicholas Smith Challenger Sept. 29, p. 6 Chief reporter: Laureen Sweeney [email protected] 5 Gary Ikeman Challenger Sept. 1, p. 1 Letters & Comments: Advertising & Sales Georges Hébert Challenger Sept. 15, p. 7 We welcome your letters, but reserve Arleen Candiotti: 514.223.3567 Douglas Leahey Challenger Sept. 15, p. 7 the right to choose and edit them. [email protected] René Pelletier Challenger Sept. 22, p. 6 Please check your letter carefully. We may be unable to make subsequently Accounting 6 Nicole Forbes Incumbent Oct. 14, 2008, p. 18; Oct. 20, p. 10 submitted changes. If you do make Beth Hudson: 514.223.6138 Michael Osterland Challenger Oct. 13, p. 6 amendments, please “redline” them offi[email protected] instead of resending the whole letter. 7 Cynthia Lulham Incumbent Feb. 16, p. 14; Oct. 20, p. 11 Please email any letter and comments to Mavis Young Challenger October 6, p. 9 [email protected] 13,780 copies 8 John de Castell Incumbent Oct. 20, p. 11 Ideal maximum: 300 words. Audited by Theodora Samiotis Challenger Oct. 6, p. 9 Every letter of support helps us with Tom Thompson (District 2) and George Bowser (District 5) are retiring from coun- advertisers! Owned and published by: cil. Mayor Peter Trent, and councillors Patrick Martin (District 1) and Victor Drury (Dis- Sherbrooke-Valois Inc., 310 Victoria Ave., #105, Westmount, QC H3Z 2M9 trict 3), were acclaimed and have already been sworn in. Drury replaces Guy Charette. Fax: 514.935.9241 Martin begins his second term. WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 27-28, 2009 – 7 Candidates District 5 candidates respond Votez/Vote queried on to ‘degrading’ parking situation attendance at In District 5, where four candidates are Gary Ikeman: “Will be even worse dur- in the race for one council seat, residents ing the Turcot project and given the influx voiced concerns at Meet the Candidates of shoppers due to the closing of Les 5 city meetings night, October 19, regarding garbage, graf- Saisons store. “If elected, I’ll get strongly fiti, panhandling and a “steady degrada- involved in these issues.” continued from opposite page tion of parking” once the MUHC impact Douglas Leahey: The current permit age kids not to take cars to school.” An kicks in. law must be enforced. analysis of car usage was needed. Here’s what the candidates had to say René Pelletier: If elected, he will sit While all candidates expressed support regarding parking: down with the person in charge of parking for sustainability, and showed some fa- Georges Hébert: It has to favour local for the city and try to ease problems, par- miliarity with the city’s action plan, none, residents. ticularly of Claremont residents. it turned out, had attended the city’s pub- lic meetings with the exception of Forbes, Lulham, Young and Smith. Hébert, a member of the Healthy City Project’s en- RE-ELECT vironment committee, pointed out he had been one of the city’s green ambassadors. Of new candidates who had attended council meetings, only Ikeman and Young reported attending “ten,” and were known Cynthia Lulham as frequent attendees, with Smith at four, and Pelletier, three. Others had attended CITY COUNCILLOR WARD 7 fewer. Georges Hébert One time mayoral and councillor can- didate Allen Nutik asked candidates if they • I have a proven record of working for all Conseiller – District 5 – Councillor were “part of the Peter Trent slate.” While Ward 7 constituents at council, and of being all emphasized their independence, the Authorized by Nancy Dunton, official agent following said they were “supported” or available and visible in the Ward. “endorsed” by Trent. They are Price (Dis- trict 2), Duncan (District 4), Hébert (Dis- • What would have happened to Westmount trict 5), Lulham (District 7) and Samiotis (District 8). Forbes said she “hoped” he Park if I had not fought for the final playing supported her in District 6. fields solution of natural grass at City Council? Electronic Mayor Trent, however, made a point of wishing them all “good luck.” He pointed • I will strive for consensus on the arena/pool Independents to the “circus going on in Montreal” over elections there, adding it was probably a project and see that it does not take away available good thing Westmount did not have polit- green space. ical parties and was even able to elect its Enjoy the Indie at supper time mayor by acclamation. • I worked with the Citizen’s Train group to on Tuesdays! Councillors Patrick Martin and Victor Drury, acclaimed and already sworn in, obtain the ongoing improvements on the Sign up by writing us: also spoke briefly. indie@ In closing statements, candidates asked CP tracks. westmountindependent.com. Westmounters to go out and vote. Authorized by: Charles Marien, official agent

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Portfolio Retirement & Tax Planning & Income & Asset www.pwlcapital.com/anthonylayton Management Estate Planning Preparation Protection 8 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 27-28, 2009 Arena generates many questions for candidates At one point during Meet the Candi- District 5 asked, ‘How come my kid doesn’t get to dependent) her cost survey of other arenas. dates on October 19, all candidates were Gary Ikeman: He said he had met with play?’ We have to find a way where we can On the subject of “parks” versus “play- asked how they would vote if faced with a Mayor Karin Marks and declared the site all work together…We have a location and ing fields,” and the possible use of the decision to approve the project in its cur- was inappropriate. “I’ve written many let- the ability to increase sociability.” Faced Westmount Athletic Ground (WAG) as an rent form or forfeit the $20-million grant. ters saying our facilities must be im- with the Yes or No vote, he would vote Yes arena site, she said: “We had not done our In actual fact, the current design is not the proved, but increasing the debt and but felt there was “wiggle-room” to nego- due diligence. It would at least be fair to one on which the grant is based (see story, removing the tennis courts are inappro- tiate. drill a few bore holes.” p. 1). priate.” Westmount didn’t have to provide Georges Hébert: A needs assessment is “a (The WAG was not further raised in questions from the floor.) District 2 facilities that would turn out NHL players. necessary first step” which should be “We can’t have everything in the world. treated like an opportunity, said Hébert. If She would vote Yes but “there are a lot Philip Cutler: Growing up playing hockey I’ve seen tremendous cost comparisons. such an assessment indicates the need, he of changes that could be made to the cur- in Westmount, he had to travel “great dis- I’ve been deeply involved for 18 months would vote Yes to the current plan. There rent project.” tances” once he reached a certain level. It and I feel very passionate.” He also said he is a lot of unknown information such as Mavis Young: Problems generated by the was important that this current project “go discovered many documents had been what the footprint is, he mentioned. arena tended to get bumped down to her through” and he would vote Yes. withheld, leading him to launch the web- neighbourhood on Melville, Young said. Claire Kruyt: Understanding the needs of site of the Westmount Arena Moderation District 6 She had met with city officials about them, the younger generation, she said she felt Campaign. He believed there was “plenty Nicole Forbes: She would vote Yes to the but she claimed not to have received feed- the council could work with the current of room to have a smaller, elegant and ap- current design on the grounds it would be back. Would she vote for the current proj- project. propriate-sized project.” a community centre. ect? “Always negative.” She said it Tim Price: “I’m supportive, so I would René Pelletier: The arena is a must for Michael Osterland: Arena renewal is the demonstrated “a flagrant disregard” for vote Yes.” He also said improvements to Westmount, said Pelletier. “I’d rather see number one issue but “it must be done in the neighbourhood “and we can’t shift our the current plan are needed, and that the young people playing hockey and swim- a way that suits most Westmounters.” He problems into the WAG.” project must be undertaken within re- ming than at the malls. I’m not decided said he would vote Yes because the project District 8 sponsible financial management. where to put it.” Many questions need to needs to move forward. be asked. Are costs too high? Is it the right Theodora Samiotis: “I would support a District 4 location? “We must look for the best proj- District 7 needs assessment and value for money Kathleen Duncan: She said she could ect for the next 50 years. I’m committed to Cynthia Lulham: Asked why she hadn’t we’ll put into the project,” said Samiotis. never vote in favour of the project before bringing it in on budget.” He said there spoken out much earlier on her call for a She would vote Yes. seeing more studies on needs and site was a need to look at alternative sites. needs assessment and in-depth cost analy- John de Castell analyses. Douglas Leahey: “There’s a lot of need for sis, she stated she had not wanted to put He was absent due to food poisoning, Nicholas Smith: He said without hesita- these facilities,” he said. New ones are re- the grant at risk but had been vociferous but his campaign flyer states the project tion, he would vote Yes to the current proj- quired to provide more ice time for girls’ behind closed doors about things “I could must move forward with citizen support. ect. sports in particular. “I coach and I get not agree with.” Once the grant was The WAG’s status as a green space must known she made public (through the In- be maintained. WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 27-28, 2009 – 9 Candidates respond to Independent’s arena survey While candidates were asked many District 6 (1) Rev’d plan (2) WAG (3) Reno. only (4) Same footprint (5) Study WAG (6) 2 rinks times about the proposed arena/pool proj- Nicole Forbes: See table at left. ect at Meet the Candidates (see p. 1 and 8), District 5 some questions were left unasked. Douglas Leahey yes no no no no yes Michael Osterland: I believe Westmount Many candidates want more informa- District 6 should build a new complex with two full tion (e.g. usage, traffic, parking and engi- Nicole Forbes yes no no no no yes rinks. The huge forecast cost of $36 mil- neering studies), and there are many District 8 lion in its existing location makes the pro- shades of grey in politics, but for the ben- John de Castell yes no no no no yes posal to look at WAG worthwhile. The efit of clarity, we asked them to answer the facility must be more energy efficient than following questions about the two major on council that reflects multigenerational form a final opinion until we have had a its predecessor, and offer adequate park- proposals that have been made public, and needs, including youth and young fami- proper analysis of the sites and a current ing. If the WAG location proves to deliver some other alternatives that have come up lies. In ensuring our future citizens have needs assessment done, to be sure the fa- significant cost advantages, there is an op- in letters to the editor and elsewhere. the best possible facilities, there is no cilities we build today answer the commu- portunity to then re-design the Academy Please note the use of the word “gener- doubt we will require a new arena and nity’s needs now, and throughout the next Rd. pool complex, keep the tennis courts ally.” It leaves room to manoeuvre as new pool. 50 years. Given the government funds on site, and increase both the green space facts and new design possibilities come to Claire Kruyt: Westmount needs a high- came a year late, let’s see what kind of ne- and harmony of Westmount Park. gotiating room we have. light. quality ice rink and pool facility. The op- District 7 Possible answers portunity to upgrade the current arena I hope this underlines my position. (A) Yes – (B) No – (C) I do not currently thanks to government support should not Cynthia Lulham: I do not support the District 5 have enough information to reply – (D) be lost under any circumstances. So a current proposal – it is too large for the site Decline to answer for another reason timeline for decisions is urgently needed. Georges Hébert: First, we must promptly and I don’t support placing the pool/pool house on the site of the tennis courts. In (E) Candidates were also given the op- This means that we must work diligently obtain a needs assessment. terms of the current footprint – I would tion of answering none of the questions to conclude, but we must do so with Then we must discuss with an open support incorporating the current road and writing 100 words about why these knowledge. Crucial to any decision is a mind the best way of meeting those needs, surface (by the practice court) into the site. questions are not appropriate at this time. needs-based study to balance the use of while balancing all the environmental, space. A vital component to the layout is economic, spatial, aesthetic, safety and I do support doing traffic studies, a Questions cost, both building and operating cost. traffic/parking constraints. proper needs assessment – that looks at our needs today and the next 25 years, only (1) Do you generally support the revised Councillors need to use their best judge- Supporting or eliminating particular then can we answer all the questions and plan for a new two-rink, two-roof arena ment while seeking the views of those they solutions now pre-judges, in whole or in start to build consensus. (and separate pool and pool building near represent with this important issue. part, the very issues we must address and Academy Rd.) at the current site, as pre- Tim Price: I support upgrading the reduces the chances of accomplishing Mavis Young: I support renovation of sented by the city’s architects on Septem- recreational facilities, more specifically the what promises to be a very difficult and the arena on its existing footprint, together ber 26? pool and arena, if financially prudent. The complex balancing act. with a year-round swimming pool, if a (2) Do you generally support the idea of $20-million government grant goes a long Achieving this balance is crucial to ob- community needs-assessment and con- placing two rinks at the Westmount Ath- way to satisfying that requirement. While taining the consensus of the community. sultation warrant it. Recovered heat from letic Grounds (WAG) and leaving the out- I personally feel that there is a need for the refrigeration process can be used to Gary Ikeman: (1) Rebuild current 1.5 door pool at the current site, as explained two rinks, I believe that more information heat the indoor pool to maximize energy rinks and an indoor/outdoor pool on the by Councillor Patrick Martin in the Inde- is required, including a needs analysis, be- efficiency. Sky-lit prototype pools, with re- current footprint, (more or less). (2) Keep pendent of July 7, 2009 (p. 1)? fore an informed decision can be made. tractable roofs for summer use can be the “junior tennis courts” where they are. This includes consideration of the most viewed at www.electmavis.ca. The tennis (3) Do you generally support only reno- (3) Prioritize the current rink utilization appropriate site (or sites) for the required courts would stay in their current location. vating the existing facility? towards the youth population. (4) Do a facilities. I do not favour construction of two (4) Do you generally support building a needs analysis. Clearly differentiate be- new facility at the current site that only oc- rinks at the WAG, since this would involve District 4 tween “needs’ (essential) and “wants” (op- building on a community park. Residents cupies the currently used footprint? tional/luxury). (5) For more ice space: (a) Nicholas Smith: While there are still of the neighbourhoods most affected (5) Do you generally support doing fur- Erect sheltered outdoor rinks, possibly questions about the current plan, with should be consulted on this matter. ther research into placing two rinks at the with heating units, or (b) Build a second what we know, I have not heard of another WAG (e.g. bore holes)? single indoor ice rink in another location. District 8 that would make more sense for the city. (6) Do you generally support expanding Seek a location low in population density, We do need to keep costs under control John de Castell: See table above. the arena’s ice surface from one and a half on flat terrain. (6) Let’s be practical about and find a place for the junior tennis to two rinks? this, and try not to build monuments. Theodora Samiotis: I am very surprised Most candidates chose option (E), but courts – we don’t know, but maybe split- that this arena project has gotten this far three answered in short form (see table ting the rinks, one at the current site and Douglas Leahey: See table above. without a proper user study. Without such above). one at the WAG, could solve both and René Pelletier: A lot of thought and ef- a study how can we know how many peo- other problems – but succeeding that and fort has already gone into the planning ple would actually use the facility, and how District 2 barring a better proposal, I would gener- around the new arena and pool complex, many rinks are required, etc.? However, I Philip Cutler: As my constituents are ally support the project in its current form, and I would not want to incur needless am very clear on one point: like the ma- aware, I am extremely in favour of rejuve- taking advantage of the time-limited stim- costs reopening all aspects of the discus- jority of residents of District 8, I am COM- nating the arena and pool. There are is- ulus money instead of delaying another sion. Once elected, I will reassess the in- PLETELY OPPOSED to any large-scale sues that need to be clarified and further decade. formation considering residents’ needs, building project on the Westmount Ath- details must be made public before any- Kathleen Duncan: Clearly, the arena and the impact on the residents surrounding letic Ground (WAG), which is one of the one could indicate which project is best pool cannot be left in their current state, the complex, the costs and budget, and precious few green spaces we have, and is suited for our community. Let it be known nor can we afford to bypass $20 million in whether there are less expensive alterna- well used by a wide cross-section of our that my priority as a councillor is to be for- infrastructure money. While I support re- tives to deliver the services required with residents. The WAG must be preserved ward-thinking and provide a perspective newing these valuable resources, I can’t the smallest footprint possible. and enhanced, not built over. 10 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 27-28, 2009

Letters to the Editor – arena Ikeman in a conundrum million at a time when all governments original plan in regards to the architectural I don’t think Peter Trent would have around the world are trying to reduce their design – one rink too many, loss of tennis concurred with this waste of money, and I At the Meet the Candidates meeting on debt load. courts and lack of an indoor pool. know that Mavis Young would support October 19, Gary Ikeman stated that the But perhaps the Worst Bad Idea of All Keep it as a sports facility. We do not him in his effort to return Westmount to arena/pool project would have to fit into is that several of the present council mem- need snacks, coffee shops and internet ac- basic sound management. the current footprint (see also his letter in bers are running again, along with some cess. Emphasis should be on modern Marilynn Gillies, Melville Ave. the October 20 Independent, p. 4). of their hand-picked followers without any shower and change facilities. He also repeats the mantra that a needs awareness of their lack of business judg- Ideally relocate the arena with above- analysis is required. Young, not offensive ment. ground parking (less costly), or find an ar- But a needs analysis may show needs Sadly the legacy of the Marks council chitect who has the creativity and While I am impressed by Councillor that cannot be fitted into the current foot- will be that of dividing the Westmount know-how to build our needs/demands at Cynthia Lulham’s extensive research on print. community unlike any other council in the the present location. other arena projects, I did not think that Which would we then get? The Gary long history of this city. All the talk is about traffic, noise, park- Mavis Young’s letter (Independent, October Ikeman who respects the needs analysis, Larry Klepper, St. Catherine St. ing, bike path, dog walking, recycling and 13, p. 4) was offensive. In fact, I enjoyed or the one who is confined by the limit of garbage. Health is the number one prior- it. the current footprint? ity – for all of us, everywhere. And any- Perhaps not everyone shares her sense Georges Hébert, Candidate, All arena, no pool thing the city undertakes in this day and of humour, but I found her comments district 5 Is it due to the heavy-handedness of the clear and to the point, and may have re- arena lobbyists or the short-sightedness of age should reflect this, especially in a newly-built sports facility that has to serve flected the views of many who read it. Bad ideas city hall that the ongoing project is more June Paterson, Melville Ave. and more called the “arena project” in- us for the next 50 plus years. Nobel prize winner Paul Krugman re- stead of the “arena/pool project”? Jutta DeMers, Grosvenor Ave. cently said “you should never underesti- This “short end of the stick” treatment mate the destructive power of bad ideas.” the pool is getting reflects backward think- Trio voted for fees, Some Westmount examples: ing, subjectivity, and explains the choice of 1. The Summit Lookout Tree Massacre never dissented architecture firm hired. District 5 sees Bad Idea. Cost to the citizens and the en- It was interesting to read the letters Asking council’s position on year- vironment: Priceless. from the three city councillors in last round swim facilities/indoor pool for strongest early 2. The Synthetic, Toxic Used-Tire Turf Bad week’s Independent (October 20, p. 4). Westmount at Meet the Candidates, the Idea. Cost to taxpayers: Estimated by me Were they sent to possibly deflect attention turnout answer Ms. Duncan gave was – we are to be in the hundreds of thousands of dol- from what many people consider fiscal looking into using available pool time at The advance poll for the municipal lars. mismanagement of the city? the YMCA. election took place on October 25. Dis- 3. The Soccer Field Reseeding and Grass It was also interesting to note that the According to a letter to the Independent trict 5 had the heaviest turnout, with 183 Planting Bordering Academy Rd. Bad letter writers didn’t respond to the con- (May 5, p. 7) from one of the master team people (or 9.8 percent of eligible voters) Idea: This was immediately started after cerns mentioned in Ms. Young’s letter ap- swimmers, there is not only no free time, turning up. District 6 had the lowest, the council embarrassingly had to cancel pearing in the October 13 issue (p. 4.) but also a lack of time to accommodate all with 76 voters (3.7 percent). The regular the synthetic turf project. This area has These three individuals – Martin, their programs. vote takes place on Sunday, November 1. since been permanently gated with an iron Bowser and Lulham – were sitting council Stop free-loading on the Y pool! Isn’t it Voters % of eligible fence to keep kids and others out, and members when the votes took place to in- time to finally get our own indoor pool, es- District 2 81 5.2 could be considered to serve as a vindic- crease the professional fees for the arena, pecially now, when we have the opportu- District 4 142 7.1 tive reminder to not mess with city hall. which eventually went from $400,000 to nity to replace the existing one with a District 5 183 9.8 Cost to taxpayers: $905,000. more than $800,000 without the city ever combined indoor/outdoor pool? Another District 6 76 3.7 4. The Mega Super Sports Arena Bad Idea: having done the most basic planning, factor is the loss of the former Marianop- District 7 103 5.2 This one has already produced a lot of col- such as a needs assessment. In the many olis pool due to closure. District 8 77 5.4 lateral damage. The mayor leaves her job. times that I have attended council meet- Demographics seem to indicate that we Total 662 6.1 Council is split. Several council members ings, I never saw these councillors vote only need one rink. Demographics also will not run again. What’s left behind? openly against anything. Source: city clerk. show that an indoor/outdoor pool would What some people see is a trail of finan- address the majority of our population – cial ineptitude in handling taxpayers’ year-round. money, without any regard to the lifestyle What happens when gas goes up to un- of the people who live in the surrounding precedented heights, and it would cost two neighbourhoods. or more weeks’ worth of groceries to go to Please write to us! The multitude of reasons for this mon- the cottage on the weekend? People will be strosity to not happen, such as green space For consideration, letters to the editor must identify them as “for selling their second homes, staying in encroachment, traffic congestion, etc., town and wanting to use sports facilities. publication” and have authors’ customary first and last names, and street have already been well documented. Cost During the meeting, a second argu- names, all of which will be published. Please also include contact to taxpayers: Already $850,000 and still ment came up for not building an indoor running before anything has even been information (for follow-up purposes only). We do not publish letters pool. Since this was a renewal project and done. regarding consumer complaints or inter-neighbour disputes. Letters will no indoor pool exists presently, not con- 5) The Financial Bad Idea: Not one candi- sidering building one was justified. Well, be edited for length, content and style. Please check your letter carefully. date for council has had the courage to say that would automatically cancel a second they would not accept the $20-million We may be unable to make subsequently submitted changes. If you do rink. grant from the provincial and federal gov- make amendments, please “redline” them instead of resending the whole Scrap the revised proposal presented ernments. Even with the government September 26. It is even worse than the letter. grants, the city debt will increase to $60 WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 27-28, 2009 – 11

Letters to the Editor – non arena Indie scores high Sophie Tarnowska. I really enjoyed her ar- though my membership of the WMA may vard. Whenever she walks her dog, she ticle about motherhood – it was very real to be a good stepping stone along that future drops this hallowed bag into someone for one Brit me as mom in Westmount. I hope to see path. More disconcerting was their knowl- else’s garbage receptacle instead of carry- I sent by email the copy of the Inde- more articles from her in the future. edge (or lack thereof) of Westmount’s sus- ing it back to her residence. pendent paper with the article about the Cassandra White, Strathcona Ave. tainability aims. I personally attended all What is really egregious is that on blue Royal Montreal Curling Club to my four public meetings but, when asked, box recycle days, she drops the bag into brother in England. He commented on the most of the candidates (most incumbents the blue box! excellent calibre of “my local paper” com- Parenting column – LOL excepted again) had not attended any! It is unbelievable that someone could pared to the ones he saw in his country. I would like to tell you how much I en- They all spoke in vague terms of the en- be so disrespectful of her neighbours! Keep up the good work. joyed Sophie Tarnowska’s column, West- vironment and sustainability, yet appar- Markus Martin, The Boulevard Pat Forbes, de Casson Rd. mount Parenting. As a mom of four in the ently had not read the action plan for Editor’s note: Your area is not the only community, I know exactly how exhaust- which the outgoing council had voted one with disrespectful neighbours. I live 5 Saisons will be sorely ing getting children back to school can be. unanimously and recommends the new on the other end of the city and people do missed by the car-less This is a topic I would love to see explored council adopt. When asked what their top the same thing there. They either expect again. Her comments were insightful and Thank you for your kind farewell arti- three items were from this plan, most the garbage men to rummage around in laugh-out-loud funny. I look forward to cle to the 5 Saisons grocery store. It will be were not able to name even one! the bottom of the garbage can for the hearing her opinions again. sorely missed by more than one car-less The environment in general, and cli- small bag of leavings or the homeowner to Christine Cardinal, Murray Hill resident, as well as the elderly in the mate change in particular, are the most consolidate it with their garbage. Ave. neighbourhood who depend on its central pressing issues facing the world today. It location to buy their food. is essential that we have elected represen- You quote Jacob Attias, the building Tell me: Where do the tatives who will continue to work effec- owner, as saying that he plans to share his children play? tively to build on the work of the outgoing Two arsons, redevelopment plans with the incoming The past Westmount administration council. This was spearheaded by the likes two arrests city council “as a courtesy to the city.” How spent a tremendous amount of time and of John de Castell (who, due to illness, did about a courtesy to the citizens of West- money attempting to convince citizens to not attend the WMA event), Tom Thomp- Public safety officers found several mount who foot the bill and suffer the accept artificial turf, and then changed son and former mayor Marks. pieces of paper burning inside the com- consequences? course and had the fields properly redone John, in particular, has been instru- fort station at King George (Murray) Park Can the Westmount Independent use its with natural turf. mental in helping create the position of after responding to a fire alarm October fact-finding skills to inform the public be- My question is: When will this part of sustainable development coordinator, 21 at 5:21 pm. Officers quickly extin- fore it gets presented with yet another fait the park be freed of its fence so that young filled so effectively by Joshua Wolfe. guished the flames and reported that no accompli? The absence of a full-fledged people and families can enjoy the open I was happy to hear that one of the can- significant damage had occurred. An in- food store in the area and the presence of space as we did two years ago? didates in my riding, Nicholas Smith, had terior smoke detector had been tampered yet another condo will be detrimental to My son and his friends have tried, on a attended some sustainability meetings. He with, however, causing the building to be the aesthetics and liveability of one of number of occasions, to play simple pick- also knows that continuous welded rails secured until the unit could be repaired. Westmount's most welcoming spots. up soccer and have been forced to leave. are the essential prerequisite for the elec- At 8:46 pm, officers were dispatched Maya Khankhoje, Kensington Ave. They have given up playing near home trification of the commuter train lines and to 1201 Greene Ave. after two suspects how this will greatly improve the quality of Editor’s note: For clarity, Jacob Attias ex- and now play at McGill. were seen trying to set fire to a metal No other park in Westmount is fenced life for residents in Districts 5, 7 and 8 door. They were also reported to have as- plained to us that it was the sharing first (of through massively reduced pollution and the plans with the city) that was the cour- off from its own citizens. And as everyone saulted a woman by grabbing her at the knows, it has been, since mid-June, a pri- noise. We need candidates with vision to rear. Burn marks were found but no fire. tesy and not the sharing itself, which he im- lead Westmount into a more sustainable plied he had to do and which is certainly vate club for seagulls. Police and PSOs combed the neighbour- The way Westmount Park has been future. hood and two suspects were appre- our understanding of the law. Paul Marriott, Grosvenor Ave. He was very open to talking to us again handled by the outgoing administration hended. It was not immediately known after presenting his plan to city hall. Stay has led to ill feelings and the most unfor- if the two incidents were related. tuned. tunate divisions within our community. Two solitudes Anna O’Connor, Lewis Ave. The definition of “two solitudes” has Patrol car attacked Parenting column gets taken on a new dimension and meaning Sustainability? What with the publication of swine flu vaccina- Damage to the windshield of a Public thumbs up Security patrol vehicle forced it off the sustainability? tion centres (The Gazette’s October 24 J’ai beaucoup aimé votre article avec So- map, p. 3). No clinics are being set up in road October 22 after a man repeatedly phie Tarnowska. Je l’ai trouvé I attended the recent Meet the Candi- NDG or Westmount to deal with the struck the glass with his fists. Officers rafraichissante et pleine d’humour. Mal- dates event organized by the Westmount deadly virus. (The Cavendish clinic is in said they had been checking the man heureusement, j’avais passer à coté de l’ar- Municipal Association (WMA) and was Côte St. Luc.) found sleeping on a bench outside 4024 ticle car le titre n’étais pas très accrocheur. surprised to discover how ill-prepared The rest of the island may wish “bonne St. Catherine St. near Atwater around C’est une amie qui m’as recommander de many candidates, incumbents excepted, chance!” to those living in the Gazette’s midnight. An aggressive response le lire.Vous devriez l’inviter à nouveau; elle appeared to be. When asked how many prime circulation area caused the officers to retreat inside the amène un brin de fraicheur dans votre council meetings they’d attended in the Edward W. Barrett, Kensington Ave. vehicle. Police took the man into custody. journal. past two years, the majority answered Anny Vallières, Sherbrooke St. zero, yet they talked about “transparency” and other process issues. How can they NIMBIN – Not in my Bin Electronic Independents available Real for this mom have any idea how it works if they’ve never Enjoy the Indie at supper time participated? There is one housekeeper/dog owner I just wanted to write about a new on Tuesdays! Sign up by writing us: I have attended at least 20 meetings in who consistently shows a lack of respect writer you had in the issue of October 6, [email protected]. that period and don’t yet feel qualified, for the residents who live on The Boule- 12 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 27-28, 2009 Social Notes from Westmount and beyond Westmounter addresses Fraser Institute By Veronica Redgrave it could have for Canada. Council on Foreign Relations. The 300 guests at the sold-out event Chicly clad in “corporate garb” (no Westmounter Jean crowded into the chandelier-lit Windsor, jeans here!), guests mingled with Cana- Charest, premier of Que- enjoying hors d’oeuvres by Bice before en- dian influencers. bec, was guest speaker at tering the ballroom for a sit-down dinner. Guests at the head table were Jean the Fraser Institute’s 35th The event was smoothly organized by the Charest; Mike Harris, former premier of anniversary gala dinner on committee, including Westmounters Stu- Ontario; Pierre-Marc Johnson, former pre- October 1. art (Kip) Cobbett, David Laidley and An- mier of Quebec; Jean Frédéric Lafontaine, He shared his perspec- drew Molson, along with Louis-Philippe Astra Zeneca; Christian Goulet, Bell; Guy tive on what a possible free Amiot, Laurent Benarrous, Alain Côté, Tremblay, Heenan Blaikie; Patrick trade agreement with the European Union Stuart Elman, Senator Leo Housakos, Holdich, British consul general; Laurent would mean for Quebec, and the benefits Eleanor Nicholls and Pascal Pilon. Benarrous, Jones Lang LaSalle; Anik Sponsors were Heenan Blaikie, Trudel, Edelman; Pierre Lemonde, Walton, AstraZeneca and Bell, in CORIM; and Roger Phillips, trustee of the collaboration with the Montreal Fraser Institute.

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The Montreal Chest Institute (MCI) lantic to open the institute’s doors. turned 100 on October 21 and West- “The treatment of respiratory diseases mounters were there, as they have been has now expanded far beyond tuberculo- Stratégie verte throughout its history. The institute is now sis, and the doctors and healthcare profes- Westmount a part of the McGill University Health sionals of the MCI are proud to celebrate Green Strategy La collecte automnale Centre (MUHC) and the event took place the past 100 years that have made this es- des feuilles steps from Westmount at the old Air tablishment a centre of excellence,” said Pour améliorer la propreté des rues Canada building on de Maisonneuve at Dr. Richard Menzies, the institute’s direc- en automne, la Ville de Westmount Autumn Leaf Collection Vendôme, just north of the MUHC’s fu- tor. offre un service de collecte des feuilles In order to keep streets cleaner ture Glen campus. Despite the passage of time, Queen par les équipes de la Ville, en bordure throughout autumn, the City of The institute was founded as the Royal Elizabeth II, Edward VII’s great-grand- des rues. Westmount offers curbside collection Edward Institute to combat tuberculosis, daughter, chose a less technologically ad- of leaves by city crews. Pour vous débarrasser de vos feuilles et a disease that at the time claimed 12,000 vanced method – a letter – to send her autres résidus de jardins, utilisez des Use either COMPOSTABLE or lives a year in Quebec. The official open- thoughts, which included “warm thanks” sacs COMPOSTABLES ou des sacs PAPER garden waste bags to dispose ing was “presided over” by the eponymous for the staff’s “loyal greetings,” and “best en PAPIER destinés à cette fin. of leaves and other garden waste. King Edward VII, who pushed a button in wishes and congratulations.” Déposez vos sacs en bordure du Place your bags behind the sidewalk England that sent a current across the At- trottoir avant 7 h du lundi au vendredi. by 7:00 a.m., Monday to Friday. Les feuilles tassées en vrac en bordure Leaves piled loose behind the sidewalk GINETTE & JEFF STEELE du trottoir NE SERONT PAS RAMASSÉES. WILL NOT BE PICKED UP. Please write to us! Calendrier de collecte Collection Schedule For consideration, letters to the 1450829-3852 Happily in service since 1979 Octobre et novembre October and November editor must identify them as “for Du lundi au vendredi, au besoin Monday to Friday, as needed publication” and have authors’ Milkman – Home Delivery Si vos sacs sont préparés correctement If your bags are properly prepared, customary first and last names, and mais ne sont pas ramassés dans les trois but are not picked up after 3 consecutive street names, all of which will be jours ouvrables, veuillez composer working days, please contact us le 514 989-5311. at 514 989-5311. published. Please also include contact information (for follow-up purposes only). We do not publish Tache goudronneuse Tar Spot Fungus letters regarding consumer En raison du nombre élevé de maladies Due to high levels of disease affectant les arbres dans notre région, affecting trees in the region, residents complaints or inter-neighbour les résidents sont priés de se should dispose of contaminated débarrasser des feuilles contaminées leaves in the fall leaf collection ONLY. disputes. Letters will be edited for UNIQUEMENT lors de la collecte des Contaminated leaves should NOT be length, content and style. Please feuilles mortes et de NE PAS les ajouter au compostage domestique. added to domestic composters. check your letter carefully. We may be unable to make subsequently submitted changes. If you do make Westmount Info : 514 989-5390 amendments, please “redline” them Service des travaux publics www.westmount.org Public Works Department instead of resending the whole letter. WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 27-28, 2009 – 19

Underdog A Rose by any other name By Fern Breslaw Gallery, the other dogs kept picking on her – likely because she was so clearly the There are dog people, and weakest of the pack. So Rose would rather there are cat people. Rose is be held or be with people than play with a dog for a cat person. dogs. She may not be “the dog” for the dog Maybe that’s why she didn’t person, but she’d be a heckuva match for do much for me: She didn’t a cat lover. pull at my pantleg, slobber all over or beg Rose is very simple, and doesn’t need

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Rose Photo: Sophie Doyle me for a piece of my sushi combo at much. This dog wants a lap and a corner lunch. of the bed and maybe short little walks Rose is a 4-year-old teckel. A puppy mill here and there. It isn’t much to ask. Rose rescue, she is 70 percent blind and basi- is fine with cats and dogs, but they may cally deaf. She suffered a head trauma not be fine with her. She would probably (which is probably why she can’t hear be happiest as a single child or one with much), and has been intensely abused and much older siblings. She doesn’t need neglected. Her vision was likely lost medical attention because all the damage thanks to the intense urine fumes from that people have done to her is there for the uncleaned “premium” breeding facil- good. ity where she was kept. We just want her to find a home where There really isn’t much working for this nothing else bad ever happens to her. little girl, but she is terribly gentle, polite To find out more about Rose, visit un- and sweet. derdogclub.org or call 514.969.3376. During her day at the Underdog Electronic Independents available SKIING & SNOWBOARDING Enjoy the Indie at supper time Children, TTeeens & Adults on Tuesdays! Bus, Lift Tickets, Lessons Sign up by writing us: www.rodroy.comwww.rodroy.com indie@ westmountindependent.com. 514.626.6240 20 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 27-28, 2009 Trendsetter By Veronica Redgrave Dr. Manish Khanna Covering society soirées for Westmounters in the Independent each week means nights out and about. Gala gallavanting takes its toll. Recently I had a fabulous facial pick-me-up (a microdermabrasion) at PEAU where I discovered that the medical director, Dr. Manish Khanna, is a Westmounter! He is also director of Dermatologic Surgery at MUHC and at the Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital.

Fashion in Parma, Italy. I had bought a gorgeous Dr. Khanna, most of the time you are Pal Zileri suit and enjoyed every second of wearing a doctor’s white coat. But when you getting dressed up on the day of our wed- wear your own clothes, how would you ding. describe your personal style? Actually, since the launch of my private Living practice, I am seldom wearing a white coat If you had a choice, where would you live in as I spend less time in the hospital. It’s the world (money no object!) great as I get to “dress up” to go to work! I Of all the places I have been, I loved the can finally put some thought into select- times I spent in Cinque Terre, Italy. Beau- ing my clothes in the morning. An Italian tiful, varied coastline, weather, food, dress shirt with grey or black slacks is usu- wine…I can’t wait to go back! But, no mat- ally the way I go. My trips to Italy have in- ter where I visit, I always feel like Montreal fluenced me a great deal. The men there is the best when I return home. put as much thought into their style as the Who would you invite to a dinner party if women. They are not afraid to use bold you could have anyone in the world, from colours. You won’t catch me in a bright or- any era? ange cardigan in the middle of a Canadian I would be honoured if Mahatma winter but I now dare to get into shades Ghandi accepted my invitation to have din- and tones that I would never have consid- ner with me and my family. I believe that ered five to 10 years ago. the opportunity of having this truly inspi- What is your favourite way of dressing? rational leader sit at the table with us and Relaxed, black tie? share his wisdom and views on life and I love to be relaxed, so casual dressing the 21st century would be a greatly benefi- wins, hands up. A good comfortable pair cial and humbling experience. of jeans that lets me move freely is almost Style always my choice on weekends. Weather depending, I would reach for a T-shirt. There is a huge increase in aesthetic After my trip to Italy, I would now most treatments for baby boomers who aim to look youthful as long as possible. Women (and likely choose a pastel – purples, pinks, men!) are getting what fashion models call greens, blues. I love soft wool sweaters – “refreshed.” What are the most in-demand V-neck, sometimes hooded in case I am at treatments at PEAU, and why? the park with my girls and it starts to rain. The most sought-after treatments are I do enjoy getting dressed up for a spe- the ones that require little to no recovery cial occasion, too. My most memorable time. Since looking younger and looking moment was when my wife and I eloped healthier is important to baby boomers, they tend to opt for treatments that make Dr. Manish Khanna Offer a Complete Meal for only $2.58! them look rested, as though they have Today, style is not just about clothes been away on a fantastic vacation. These Help us serve nutritious meals and provide other life changing services to hungry, anymore. Healthy looking skin and hair are hurting Montrealers. Ignite the spark of hope in someone’s life for as little as $2.58. treatments involve injections such as important. With the holiday social season $25.80 helps 10 people $64.50 helps 25 people $129 helps 50 people BOTOX Cosmetique to relax muscles, and approaching, what advice would you suggest $258 helps 100 people $_____ to help as many people as possible dermal fillers to give people a more youth- to keep skin glowing? Give online at www.welcomehallmission.com or call (514) 523-5288 ful, smoother, softer appearance. I am sure everyone knows that they Please charge my: Visa MasterCard American Express Because this age group frequently used should rest well, exercise, drink plenty of water and use a good sunscreen – every CARD NUMBER EXPIRY DATE simply baby oil to get a tan – and tanning was almost an occupation in the ’60s! – day. A moisturizer that really works is im- SIGNATURE NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS men and women in this age group often portant. Outside it will soon be our famed, E-MAIL ADDRESS TELEPHONE have sun-damaged skin. Laser and light harsh Montreal windy winter, while indoor treatments are extremely popular and aim heating dries the skin. Women in Europe ADDRESS CITY PROVINCE POSTAL CODE Costs are average and include the ex- at improving the appearance of the skin, have moisturizing facials monthly and pense of preparing and providing meals. Write your cheque A receipt for income tax purposes will be Welcome Hall Mission that is an excellent regime to keep the skin sent for gifts of $10 or more. Welcome and mail to: treating sun spots, rosacea, wrinkles and Hall Mission is a registered Canadian 606 De Courcelle St., Dept. 406605F skin pigmentation. in shape. charity: BN 10819 5215 RR0001 Montreal, QC H4C 3L5 OUR 117TH YEAR OF SERVICE TO THE NEEDY WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 27-28, 2009 – 21 Velan honoured Photos by Robert Galbraith Westmounter A. K. Velan was honoured by the Action Centre Foundation at its an- nual Atwater Club fundraiser on October 21. The Action Centre is a day centre for peo- ple living with disabilities that is located in LaSalle. It provides education, leisure activities and day trips in both languages for people from all over the island of Mon- treal.

From left, Suzan Cavell, Sue McConnell, Sandy Schlemm (committee member) and Ginger Petty (chairperson and philanthropist for Action Foundation).

The Velan family, back row, from left: Sara Johnston, Chris Velan, Jill Velan, Penny Velan, Shane Velan, Katherine Velan, Dana Velan, Kristine Velan, Corey Velan. Front row, from left: Ivan Velan, Olga Velan, AK Velan and Tom Velan.

From left, Adrian Dunn, Amanda Jelowicki (committee member), Kelly Patrick, Sophie Palmer (committee member) and Corey Velan.

Action Foundation volunteers, Alessandra and Francesca Mackinnon. Jodi Lafraniere and Laura Sentini Mackinnon. 22 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 27-28, 2009 Public Security puts 17 on duty for Halloween ‘Hospital’ to haunt 3,000 By Laureen Sweeney personnel on duty at the site, officers in seven marked and unmarked cars as well Gravestones, ghosts and telltale body as on foot will patrol the streets and parks Shop Westmount! parts leave little to the imagination con- led by Sergeant Bobby Forbes. They will cerning what may go on at the “West- also distribute reflective tape. mount General Hospital” on Halloween. “We’ll have a total of 17 PSOs and park- Sharyn Scott on Consignment And trick-or-treaters wanting to check ing inspectors in uniform to keep our Women’s and Men’s out the hospital’s somewhat unorthodox streets and community safe,” said Quality, gently used clothing, procedures will have an opportunity to do Blondin, who also will be on hand. Two 40% Off shoes, handbags and jewellery so at this year’s Haunted House organized foot patrollers will be in Westmount Park and operated by the city’s Public Security and King George (Murray) Park. 4925 Sherbrooke St. West (at Prince Albert) Clothing & Shawls... Unit. This year’s hospital theme is new for 4875A Sherbrooke St. W. (514) 488-0444 (514) 484-6507 Taking place under a cloak of high se- the haunted house, and is providing Ser- curity at the lawn bowling clubhouse be- geant Kim Colquhoun with an endless Ta n g o M a r t i n i side city hall, the attraction will be open to array of ghoulish ideas as she and a host of Chinese Antiques & Collectibles the general public on Halloween night, volunteers add finishing touches to the “Clearance Sale” this Saturday, October 31 from 5 to 9 pm. decorations and practise their role as ac- It will also be open to schools the day tors. from 20% off ... before (by appointment only). Lawn Bowling Club members have 4500 St. Catherine St. W.,Westmount “We’re expecting up to 3,000 children, been giving their time to set up the “hos- 514.937.6034 tangomartiniantiques.com parents and teachers, weather permitting,” pital” and help decorate. Many city em- said Public Security director Richard ployees and friends will also help out Blondin. during the event. Since 1977 The increase over last year’s 2,000 is Throughout the evening, prizes for best For info. on elos ¯ hair removal based on Halloween being on a weekend costumes will be awarded. These are do- on all skin and hair color as well as the increasing notoriety of the nations from local merchants. Jack o’ www.lisaanella.com city’s haunted house. lanterns from the library’s pumpkin deco- Entertainment, candy and traditional rating competition will also be on display decorations will take place outside on the outside along with classroom drawings. veranda for younger children who may not Other attractions will include Casper want to venture inside. The “hospital” will the friendly ghost, clowns, and the ladybug be identified by ghosts on the roof and a mascot of Leucan, an association to en- long banner. hance the wellbeing and recovery of chil- dren with cancer, which the Public HAIR STYLING FOR MEN Seven cars to patrol Security Unit has adopted as a fundraising 514.484.5987 Certified Custom Framer on Site Along with a contingent of uniformed project. 4970 Sherbrooke Street West 318A Victoria Ave. • 514.369.2633 Halloween safety tips for parents and kids Dresses. A few minutes of careful thought will adult. 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Info: • Free talk by solar energy expert Andreas 514.937.3575. Athienitis on Quebec’s net-zero energy Thursday, October 29 solar buildings at Marianopolis (4873 • Free recital of Bach, Cole Porter, Maurice Westmount Ave.), 12:45 to 2 pm. Ravel and Grover Washington at Maria- • ArtNow speakers: painter Lynda Schnei- nopolis by professors in the college’s pro- der Granatstein, photographer Matthew fessional music program, 7:30 pm in the Cope, and designer Astri Prugger. West- auditorium (4873 Westmount Ave.). All mount Public Library, 7 pm. Free. welcome. Wednesday, November 4 • Karolyn Smardz Frost gives a presenta- Fashion Files: Paul Poiret with Pamela Gri- tion based on her book I’ve Got a Home in maud afternoon lecture in the Westmount Glory Land: A Lost Tale of the Underground Room of the Westmount Public Library, 2 Railroad, winner of the 2007 Governor pm. Register: Circulation desk, 514.989. General’s Literary Award for English Non- 5299. Fiction, 12:30 pm at the Atwater Library. Free. Thursday, November 5 St. Léon parish annual bazaar, from 12 to 6 pm. 330 Clarke Ave. Clothes, books, discs. 514.935.4950. If you were Friday, November 6 TGIF at Centre Greene, 6 pm to 8:30 pm. Dinner and Cost: $12 per drop-in or $70 John Campbell and Glenn Campbell. king or for the fall season. Ages: 6 to 12 years. Info: www.centregreene.com or 514.931. Photo & story by Robert Galbraith Decorative trends change with time and framing has been transformed from wood queen... 6202. The A.H. Campbell Gallery is a true and metal to fibreglass to recycled fibre- Saturday, November 7 Westmount landmark. It was founded in Lewis Ave. resident Jack Morgan board. “We still carve wood frames, while • Soirée de danse, with Sheila Lawrence 1924 by Alexander Harvey Campbell, orig- is holding an art contest for kids that the present trend is to coat aluminum and choreographers and dancers from inally from Nova Scotia. Three generations asks the question: “If you were King frames to look like gold leaf finishes. New Westmount recreational programs, 7:30 of Campbells later, business is still going or Queen of the world, what would types of conservation glasses are being de- pm at Victoria Hall. Info: 514.989.5393. strong and has weathered the storm of you do, make up or be to make the veloped that better protect the portraits or change that has seen other Westmount world a better place for everyone?” • Mountainside United Church’s annual other art works from sunlight,” explained businesses rise and fall. bazaar from 10 am to 2 pm at 687 Roslyn, Glenn. Children create answers in art It is now operated by Glenn, 48, and corner Boulevard. Homemade confec- “Now we are seeing a reverse trend to with words or drawings, using brother John Campbell, 40, with the occa- tions, books, art, collectibles, knitted items the styles of the 1970s and 1980s framing. words or drawings, pencils, paint, sional help from Glenn’s daughter, and fine linens. Light lunch. Info: Floater frames are also in style. These give ink, or objects like buttons that can Gillian. They adore the business and the 514.486.1165. the art a three-dimensional appearance.” be glued on. These will be displayed close relationship they have with their cus- Sunday, November 8 Campbell’s is located at 4916 Sher- on the website www.ifi- tomers. brooke St. 514.481.1560, www.camp- wasthekingoftheworld.com. His • “My Personal Journey through Life from “We love the village atmosphere, its bellpictureframing.com. plan is to “promote the site across Berlin to Montreal,” a talk by Stephen people and the client base,” said Glenn. North America, but it all starts here Jarislowsky, 9:30 – 11:30 am at Temple “That’s what has kept us in business for Hello, Westmount’s content is provided in my own community.” Morgan is Emanu-El Beth Sholom. Cost: $10 at the the last 85 years in Westmount – our by the Independent. Businesses that appear currently writing and illustrating his door for light breakfast and lecture. neighbourhood customers.” do not pay for or approve what is written. first picture book for kids. • Annual Remembrance Day service at the These have included well-known politi- Prizes will be donated by Babar Westmount cenotaph in front of city hall, cians, journalists, artists and sport celebri- En Ville Books to a “king” and 2 pm. ties. “queen” in each age category (3 to 5, Tuesday, November 10 “We have stuck to what we know best,” Electronic Independents 6 to 8 and 9 to 12), English or Westmount Horticultural Society invites commented John, “which is custom fram- French. Gwynne Basen, film-maker and a director ing. But we also do art restoration and con- available Entries for the contest close on of Seeds of Diversity, to speak on “Orna- servation. We offer consultation, by Enjoy the Indie at supper time October 31. See website for details. mental Kitchen Gardens”. Westmount appointment, on hanging works in our on Tuesdays! Room of Westmount Public Library, 7 pm. clients’ houses, and we work with decora- Sign up by writing us: Cost: $5 for non-members. tors.” [email protected]. 24 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 27-28, 2009

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