Tips for new Westmounters, Part II • Mayor’s welcome, p. 4 WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT

Weekly. Vol. 3 No. 7b We are Westmount July 7-8, 2009 A ‘more-for-less’ proposal Spreading the wealth of fresh produce Cllr. Martin: Save $8 million, build new rinks at the WAG

By Laureen Sweeney A new outdoor swimming area could be situated at the current pool site. Once A new proposal has emerged from a the new rinks are up and running at the Westmount city councillor to build some WAG, the old arena could be used as a of the city’s proposed new sporting facili- gym until an indoor swimming facility ties at the Westmount Athletic Grounds could be built in its place. (WAG), the Independent learned last week. “I’m convinced this arrangement The alternative plan “to do more for would provide better facilities at reduced less” was presented June 23 to council col- cost, be less disruptive to the community leagues by Councillor Patrick Martin, an and have greater potential for the future,” engineer and project planner by profes- Martin said. “We would also be able to sion. It calls for two full-size rinks and pos- continue our hockey and swimming pro- sibly an indoor running track at the grams during the building period.” southwest corner of the grounds behind According to Martin, the plan could Westmount High, bordering the railway shave as much as $8 mil- Sharyn Katsof standing by her tomato plants that will be given to Meals on Wheels clients who will be tracks. lion off the $35 million continued on p. 2 able to grow their own tomatoes. For full story, see p. 3.

Olympic torch coming to See our listings p.7 Danielle Assouline Westmount, volunteers sought Béatrice Baudinet The Olympic torch will come through The torch will be lit in Olympia, Greece. Edythe Berman Westmount on its way to Vancouver’s 2010 Once it gets to , its route will take it Charles LaHaye Olympics. It is expected to arrive around to all three coasts as 12,000 Canadians 514-592-4636 514-249-1500 Pam Davidson McLernon December 10. carry the torch over a 100-day period and a Westmount’s Sports and Recreation de- 27,000-mile route. Martha Tsadilas partment is organizing a welcoming com- The goal is to make the relay the Chartered Real Estate Broker mittee of volunteers. Interested residents longest to be contained within a host should apply through the city’s website, country. The run will culminate at BC www.westmount.org. This committee has Place on February 12, 2010 with the light- nothing to do with choosing torch run- ing of the Olympic cauldron. Brian and Vivian Grant ners.

St.Ambroise Canada’s truly authentic Pale Ale. 2 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – July 7-8, 2009 HSBC opens branch in old Forum Martin: Plan now for indoor pool

still uncertain, Martin explained, phasing continued from p.1 in the building of the new facility at the that he estimates the current project will two sites makes sense financially and prac- cost given the slope of the land and other tically. Underground parking and an ele- site constraints. “That’s a big saving that vator (at a cost of $4 million) would no could eventually be applied to an indoor longer be needed. pool.” Previous estimates put it at $30 mil- The slope and composition of the land lion. at the St. Catherine St. site, he said, would Martin said he expects the city to look require the deep driving of 266 pilings to into the legality of building on the WAG support the new rinks along with a lot of site and other related considerations. associated disruption, which would not be He said he was resurrecting an idea he anticipated at the WAG. had put forward a year ago “given the es- Comparing the costs of other rinks “If calating costs of the current plan, which LCC can build its new full-size arena, with still doesn’t meet the original program of other facilities, for $8 million, and Upper two full-size (200-foot) rinks or provide for Canada College in Toronto can build a fa- long-term needs.” It is understood that ar- cility with two rinks for $17.5 million, we From left: Carlos Uranga, the first client of the new HSBC branch in the Westmount area, with chitects at work on the city’s official plan branch manager Anthony Salvaggio and employees Magdala Geneste and Lina Azara. should be able to target a similar range of are relocating the outdoor pool area to the costs if we build on a more appropriate HSBC opened a new branch on June of a regular chartered bank, Salvaggio un- site of the junior tennis courts. site.” 29 in the old Forum, within sight of West- derlines the bank’s international scope, “The design options we’ve been looking The upgrading of the current pool areas mount’s eastern border. Anthony Salvag- “A typical client would be a ‘Mr. Smith’ at would overload the site for a lot of would probably add another $3 or $4 mil- gio, who until recently ran the from Westmount whose daughter is money, and the loss of two hockey seasons lion, he said. Westmount location of a major Canadian going to school in France. We can set up and one summer of swimming,” he said. Asked about the cost of building an in- bank, is the branch manager. all the accounts right here that she will By comparison, a double rink at the door pool, Martin noted that the current One of the notable features of the new use over there.” WAG would take up less than one-quarter budget for indoor pools – with an under- outlet is a dedicated space and counter Salvaggio is keen to reconnect with of that site. Interestingly, Westmount’s ground gymnasium – at Benny Farm in area for Premier clients, who must meet Westmount via the Rotary Club of West- Sports and Recreation Department was NDG is $15 million. “And that includes a an asset/credit product limit lower than mount, of which he was a member for originally based at the WAG after the city green roof, which generally is expensive.” traditional “private banking” thresholds. five years when he was posted in West- purchased the grounds from the Although the branch has all the services mount. Amateur Athletic Association in 1936. With government infrastructure grants Safeguard homes while away, say PSOs and police

By Laureen Sweeney To register, residents should call the break and entry, but it will give you some devices to make your home look lived in. dispatcher at 514.989.5222, and provide peace of mind regarding your home while Other prevention ideas include in- Westmounters leaving for vacation may the required information. This includes you are away,” said community relations stalling outdoor motion detector lights and arrange with Westmount’s Public Security contact information and the names of peo- officer Adalbert Pimentel. trimming trees and shrubs so the house Unit to have patrollers check out the exte- ple authorized to be on the property, such Ensure the house appears occupied by can be clearly seen from the street. rior of their homes while they are away. as gardeners or other workers. having someone mow the lawn, collect When leaving, remember to close and The program of Special Passing Atten- Meanwhile, Montreal police from local mail or newspapers, and keep the drive- lock all windows and doors and have a tion (SPA) is being offered again this year station 12 are asking residents to take spe- way and sidewalk clean. Asking a neigh- neighbour or family member carry out so that officers can alert homeowners or cial precautions when leaving on holiday. bour to park in the driveway is also a good regular check-ups. They should have a their in-town contacts of any items requir- “Following these simple steps not only idea. Timers for lights and radios are also number to reach you in case an incident ing urgent attention. reduces your chance of being a victim of a effective and inexpensive theft prevention arises. Westmount’s newest gem. This Co-op building on Redfern has been under the radar in the Westmount real estate market since it was converted to a co-op in mid 2006. Just a short stroll to Greene Ave, Victoria village, and Westmount park. For just under $1 million you can own this spacious 4 bedroom unit (3 with ensuites) which has been fully renovated from A to Z. With just under 2700 sq ft. this unit boasts a large open concept living room / dining room. The spectacular designer kitchen; truly a chef’s paradise with a spacious dinette area has a Wolf cook top, double Leiber fridges, and a Kitchenaid double convection ovens. There is also a separate den to relax or read in and a powder room adjacent to the LR. Indoor parking too. The low monthly fees include all taxes, heating, hot water, and co-op fees. You can’t find this much space in Westmount with such reasonable and low cost of living. Compare it to Westmount Sq or Port Royal and you’ll be impressed. Also note that there is no welcome tax to pay when you buy here. Jessica Silverstein Schedule an appointment with me to see this gem Londono Realty Group and I can assure you, you won’t be disappointed. 514-699-9466 WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – July 7-8, 2009 – 3 May be calling at your door, too Giving people a chance to grow their own food Adopt-a-tomato program started here on Lansdowne By Ashley Karp professional horticulturist, Katsof says she learns from experience and plans to work Thanks to Sharyn Katsof’s success in on future projects involving plants that are indoor cultivation, a number of Meals on both “foolproof” as well as nutritionally Wheels recipients are now the proud par- beneficial. ents of their very own tomato plants. Along with her work at the volunteer Katsof (see photo, p. 1) has taken ad- bureau, Katsof has been active at Share the vantage of a greenhouse that abuts the Warmth and assisted in the establishment west side of her Lansdowne Ave. home to of several community-supported agricul- start her growing season. With an opera- ture depots in Westmount. She enjoys tional greenhouse, Katsof can start plants having a connection to nutrition, which earlier in the season and grow them in a she feels has been dulled by the rise in controlled environment. popularity of processed food. In past years, Katsof, a nutritionist, has Alex Bertrand, left, and Olivier Sehari began Westmount’s summer smoke detector inspections in been known to give friends a variety of private homes June 25. Spotted on Somerville Ave. the next day, the Public Security cadets were handing seedlings to grow in their own yards. This out batteries where needed. The fire academy graduates will be checking homes south of Sherbrooke year, however, she wanted to make a con- until the end of August. tribution to those who do not have easy ac- Brian Gans cess to proper nutrition and fresh produce. Notary Looking for crossing guards At the suggestion of a colleague at the Title Attorney Volunteer Bureau of Montreal, Katsof re- While schools have just shut down for an outdoor environment. cently founded the Adopt-A-Tomato proj- the summer, police are already gearing up Candidates need to be available for the ect. She agreed to pilot a project of 75 [email protected] for the return to classes with a plea for part-time work on call and do not require tomato plants and within days, some shut- 4060 St. Catherine West crossing guards in Westmount. related experience. A police department in clients of Meals on Wheels claimed Suite 620 “We’re looking for a few good citizens communiqué states: “Welcome to new ar- them all. Westmount, QC H3Z 2Z3 to help us in our cause for road safety,” rivals and retirees!” The job pays $11.79 “The nutritional needs of older adults said local community relations officer an hour. CVs should be submitted before are very important,” said Katsof. Adalbert Pimentel. School guards play an July 24 by fax at 514.280.3690 or emailed As a nutritionist, her gardening inter- Tel: 514 488-9556 important prevention role in society while to [email protected]. ests have always been more about growing Fax: 514 488-4571 interacting with children and working in food than ornamentals. By no means a 4 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – July 7-8, 2009 Message from the mayor New to Westmount? Welcome new Westmounters! Some things you might

By Mayor Karin Marks councillors representing districts of our want to know community and a mayor, and we all like to On July 1 every year, 800 to have direct contact with our constituents. Tip 1: Westmount residents can buy a the city, the Villa Maria station at Monk- 1,000 new residents move The strength of Westmount, however, “W” parking sticker from Public Security land and Décarie. into Westmount. Of is the sense of community that is built in (21 Stanton St., 514.989.5222) that allows Tip 6: There are at least four commu- course, that means that many ways, including through a wide va- them to park in certain resident-restricted nity centres in Westmount: Victoria Hall about the same number riety of traditions and events as well as areas around town. The cost is $5 and (4626 Sherbrooke St.), the Westmount Y leave our community. To courses, sports teams and book clubs. there is a limit of one per household. (4585 Sherbrooke St., 514.931.6770), Cen- the new residents, I wish The more you participate, the more you Tip 2: Overnight parking is prohibited tre Greene (1090 Greene Ave., you a sincere welcome and will make this your city. Please check our in Westmount, but if you need temporary 514.931.6202) and Contactivity (4695 de hope that you will find in Westmount what website, www.westmount.org and get in- access for you or a friend, you can register Maisonneuve, 514.932.2326). Contactivity so many others have: a diverse, active, in- volved. with Public Security (514.989.5222 or, is for senior citizens. volved and beautiful community. You have picked a great place to live coming soon, online applications at Tip 7: There are a number of groups in While we are definitely not perfect in that offers the benefits of a suburb in a www.westmount.org) to avoid getting a Westmount to join, including the West- the way we serve our citizens, we do try to separate mountainside city – within walk- ticket. mount Municipal Association (civic is- be responsive and fix issues, and solve ing distance of . Enjoy Tip 3: Residents without parking facili- sues, www.wma-amw.org), the problems, large or small. We have eight it all. ties can apply for a “G” permit to park on Westmount Historical Association the street, which start at an annual fee of (www.westmounthistorical.org), the West- $120 for the first car. mount Horticultural Society (www.whso- Order of Canada recognizes Jeanne Wolfe Tip 4: There are two libraries in West- ciety.com), the Sherlock Holmes Society mount: the Westmount Public Library at (which meets at the Westmount Public Li- Westmounter Jeanne Wolfe was ap- leading scholar and mentor in the field of 4574 Sherbrooke St. (www.westlib.org) brary) and the Healthy City Project (envi- pointed to the “member” category of the urban planning in Canada and abroad.” and the private Atwater Library at 1200 At- ronmental, health and community safety Order of Canada on July 1, Governor Gen- She was one of 60 new appointees, and water St. (yearly fee: $20 to $35, www.at- issues. eral Michaëlle Jean announced. Wolfe was one of 37 new members of the Order of waterlibrary.ca). There are also book clubs, choirs, a dog recognized “for her contributions as a Canada. Tip 5: There are three Metro stations owners’ association and a theatre group. near Westmount: Atwater (at de Maison- To learn about these and others, visit the neuve); Vendôme (at de Maisonneuve), city website (www.westmount.org), click which is great for accessing the new on “About Westmount” and then on WESTMOUNT Forum and on the orange “Community Groups.” line; and, just past the northwest corner of INDEPENDENT Gerald Glass: I’m not running We are Westmount. Former mayoral candidate Gerald Glass hide his background. He came to Mon- has announced that he won’t be running treal (via England) after the war and Published weekly How Can We Help You? for mayor in November. founded the Academic and General Book Presstime: Monday at 10:30 am Story ideas In 2005, he ran Shop, which he ran for 40 years. Editor: Kristin McNeill, Deputy Editor, 514.223.3578 against current David Price [email protected] mayor Karin 514.935.4537 Marks in order to Prince Albert’s Hill Advertisements provide “a real Chief reporter: Arleen Candiotti 514.223.3567 choice.” Although Laureen Sweeney [email protected] [email protected] he remains inter- Accounting and Classifieds ested in munici- Letters & Comments: Beth Hudson 514.223.6138 pal affairs, he is We welcome your letters, but reserve offi[email protected] more interested the right to choose and edit them. in the interna- Please check your letter carefully. tional scene, in- We may be unable to make subsequently 13,780 copies by cluding Iran. submitted changes. 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By Don Wedge entire island’s putrescible waste within five years. Local RBC supports local Y It used to be so easy – put The much smaller city of Halifax has the rubbish into a garbage composted its waste since 1998, but it is can, and twice weekly the an ambitious target for DeSousa to prom- city would have someone ise that Montreal can go from almost zero drop by, and it would disap- composting so quickly. Of course, as an is- pear forever. land-wide resource, it will by paid by ag- Then, in the seventies, glom taxpayers. the early conservation cam- No doubt, compost has the biggest role paigners convinced themselves and a few to play in turning the “disappeared” into others that this wastefulness could not something useful. According to Montreal’s continue. The 3Rs – reduce, reuse, recycle statistics, only about eight percent of po- – emerged and nearly four decades later tential composting was diverted from we are armed with a multitude of options landfill in 2008. and initiatives: blue boxes, green bins for Decisions made centrally for disposal kitchen scraps, and special programs for can impact us at the domestic level, as we garden waste, autumn leaves, batteries, e- saw earlier in the year when Rebuts waste, left-over paint, fluorescent lamps Solides began to process our recyclables. and other hazardous materials. Construc- We were no longer required to separate tion debris has a world of its own. paper from plastics, glass and cans, some- Last fall’s local innovation was an offer thing which Westmounters had become of a second life for unused bikes in Third rather good at since 1990. Richard Legare (left), regional vice president of Montreal-Centre for RBC and Sue Lapenna, branch World countries. Another Montreal-based decision is manager of the Sherbrooke and Victoria branch (right) present a cheque, June 26, to Gary White, All these facilities have been developed sweeping the island, although not affect- executive director of the Westmount Y. The bank’s staff raised a total of $1,000 through a silent auction. The money was directed to the Westmount Y’s Strong Kids Campaign, which helps families to make the remaining garbage that “dis- ing Westmount. Blue boxes are being re- unable to pay the full cost of Y programs for kids and teens, after-school programs or shadows for kids appears” as small as possible. But much placed by wheeled containers in one town with special needs. remains to be done – compost collection after another. Côte St. Luc distributed in Westmount’s apartments and commer- them in June, and Hampstead is a more cial sector, for instance. recent convert. The bins encourage larger Big Montreal is responsible for dispos- recycling collections and their lids stop ing all of the island’s wastes, while mu- material escaping. Residents can choose nicipalities organize their collection in whether they want 360-, 240- or 120-litre ways that best suit residents. Montreal city sizes. (As a reference, Westmount’s councillor Alan DeSousa, the executive wheeled kitchen waste containers are 43.5 committee member in charge, has just litres.) published a “final” plan to achieve the gov- ernment’s reduction targets. This replaces Blue boxes to stay here the 2007 proposals that were much criti- Our hills and many staircases do not cized, not least by Mayor Karin Marks on lend themselves to big containers, so we Jour de Bastille Day behalf of the demerged suburbs. will continue with blue boxes at 53 or 64 Centralizing is still the Big Idea. Some litres. The city provides two or even more of the other measures can be applauded per home if there is a need. Larger ones and, in fact, have been part of West- can be bought in some stores, and next 20% Sale mount’s informal plans for more than a year Westmount is considering supplying decade. an even larger version. Blue recycling boxes have long been an Plan to ban grass clippings international symbol of basic environ- On all Yves Delorme DeSousa anticipates legislation to ban mental action. But it will be our ability to grass clippings, hazardous wastes and deal with compost and other putresibles construction materials from garbage. This that will mark our maturity as an environ- bed & bath linens should be done immediately as alternative mentally-responsible community. disposal methods are already available. The easiest test will be the committed Unlike Westmount, Côte St. Luc, Ver- use of the separate kitchen waste collec- Sale ends July 14, 2009 dun and a few other places, Montreal has tion. As a guide, in most cases the end-of- yet to begin kitchen waste collection. DeS- week garbage collection should be smaller ousa says it is because the government has than the beginning of the week’s compost. been slow to provide funds. However, If there is a need for encouragement, 4918 Sherbrooke W. 1090 Laurier W. City promised $500 million in this think of those who live near the great land- year’s budget to build municipal compost- fills in Lachenaie and St. Sophie, where 514-486-7305 514-273-8889 ing plants and in return Montreal is prom- Westmount’s remaining www.decormariepaule.com [email protected] ising to build facilities to compost the garbage goes to “disap- continued on p. 10 6 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – July 7-8, 2009

tensive than just the portion traversing the time to to write about this issue. I agree, park. the problem extends beyond the park lim- Letters to the Editor The path running along de Maison- its. I am a cyclist myself and know how we neuve to Greene and beyond has created tend to take liberties, albeit, I make every dangerous situations for pedestrians and effort to respect cycling regulations. Wedge’s good sleuthing that last one is a joke, but the others are motorists alike. Part of the problem is that The park is a priority at the moment be- not, and they are not funny. cyclists ignore stop signs, signal lights, cause of the sheer volume of pedestrian Don Wedge’s columns on the West- I’m guessing that few people walk to common safety sense, basic courtesy and, and other forms of traffic indiscriminantly mount arena-pool reconstruction project the current arena for skating. We are a when they feel like it, often ride on the crossing the bike path along its entire must represent a great deal of reading and driving society and, combined with the sidewalks. length. digging on his part. What we, the readers, fact that skating equipment is bulky and All of this is done with an incredible Unfortunately, compliance with sig- get seems so informed and necessary to heavy, driving is preferable (so much so, sense of “cyclist green entitlement.” nage, either in the park or on the street, is know about this project. All aspects come that underground parking was added to Adding to this is the “cultural lag” in the minimal, to say the least. Regarding your to light in his column. Westmounters the current plan). rules of the road governing cyclists. Did query of ticketing cyclists, police were sta- must be grateful for his expertise. If people are driving to the arena for you realize, for example, that it is actually tioned at the intersection of Melville and P.S. What would we find out if he put skating, then driving to a different location not illegal to cycle on the bike path talking de Maisonneuve this past week to ensure his prodigious sleuthing talents to the new may be just as convenient. I do not know on your cell phone? Given this, one as- people respected the stop sign. Not sur- hospital and its many delays?! if alternate locations exist in Westmount sumes the agile cyclist could also text mes- prisingly, all but two complied, and they Joan Graham, Olivier Ave. (areas under the 720 might be suitable), sage while hurtling down de Maisonneuve were ticketed. New arena outside of but perhaps areas outside Westmount through stop signs, red lights and cross- There is no question that regulations could be considered because land nearby walks. governing cycling need to be part of an ed- Westmount? might be more plentiful and affordable And then there is the problem of exist- ucational process geared towards the pub- I’ve been following the coverage of the (there appears to be undeveloped land ing by-laws not being enforced. Have you lic, followed up with legal enforcement. arena, mostly from the point of view of a around the train tracks running across de ever seen a cyclist being stopped and/or Clearly, the level of bicycle traffic on the parent of a swimmer, but also as a parent Courcelle). Two full-sized rinks could be ticketed by the police? I have not. Westmount segment of the path has in- of skaters, and also as a taxpayer. The size built on less valuable and less restricted Ironically, the city has signs along the creased exponentially due to the link with of the bills for various proposals has been land, with ample street-level parking. bike path indicating that bike helmets are Montreal and ideally, it would be in every- a concern to me, but also the compro- If skating is no longer in Westmount obligatory. This clearly is not being en- one's interests to work in tandem with mises asked of swimmers and skaters Park, the existing space could be used to forced, adding to the impression that Montreal to find comprehensive solutions. alike. I fear that for more money than we expand the current outdoor pool and add a whatever the rules governing cyclists are, For the time being, council will con- want to spend, Westmount may get an year-round swimming facility that could the city of Westmount will not/cannot en- tinue to work with Westmount city offi- arena that satisfies no one. Naturally, I support other activities. Swimming is an force them. cials to see what measures can be adopted have a proposal, backed by no relevant activity that people can and do walk to, as I would urge Councillor Duncan and to render the whole path safer for every- training or experience. I apologize in ad- well as ride bicycles, so no additional park- city officials to extend their efforts to find one. vance to people who have worked on these ing would be necessary, although there solutions to the entire bike path in West- Kathleen Duncan, Westmount city issues for years. might be space to expand existing spaces. mount. If solutions cannot be found in a councillor The cornerstone of the proposal is to re- Again, I stress that I do not know about timely fashion, we will be reading about locate the skating facilities and associated the constraints that would be faced by more tragic and even fatal accidents in- Let's stop demonizing parking. moving skating facilities outside the box volving cyclists and pedestrians/motorists cyclists in these pages. One of the main constraints on the of Westmount Park, but I thought I would As someone who bikes instead of All citizens deserve to have safety issues services we can build is the available area suggest it nonetheless. drives through Westmount from NDG to given top priority in our community. At at the current location. Full-sized rinks be- Gary Perlman, Westmount Ave. downtown everyday, I think I (and hun- present, in and around the bike paths, that come mini-rinks. Pools lose surrounding dreds of others) deserve a little less hostil- Reckless on the bike path has not been the case. deck areas. Dogs run on treadmills. Okay, ity in the media and a little more civility on Brian Webb, de Maisonneuve Blvd. Three cheers for Councillor Kathleen city streets. We all need electricity! Duncan and city officials for trying to find Editor’s note: Brian Webb also sent his let- Unlike car drivers, I am not depleting solutions to the hazards created by the ter to city councillor Kathleen Duncan. The the natural resources of our planet; I am bike path through Westmount Park. How- following is a letter she sent to the Independ- not polluting our air; and I am not inces- ever, the bike path hazards are more ex- ent. santly leaning on my horn. And I am Thank you, Mr. Webb, for taking the forced to navigate a number of risks every Master Electricians time I get on my bike. Every day I am cut off by cars that run Serving Westmount Campbell Cohen Worsoff red lights, turn in front of me without sig- naling or open a door without looking. for over 60 years Avocats Each day, pedestrians step off a curb or Specialized in renovations Barristers and Solicitors walk into a bike lane without looking – cre- for older homes ating a hazard for me and themselves. For ESTATE LITIGATION the most part, I am happy to navigate Generator installations these risks – although sometimes I shout Fast and reliable service WILLS AND ESTATES a nasty word or two. INSURANCE CLAIMS I also admit to taking a few liberties Tel: 514-481-0125 with stop signs and red lights. 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continued from p.6 Drivers who speed through the streets because they are late, in a bad mood, or are busy playing with the a/c, radio, or talking on their cell phone, cause accidents every day. Bikers rarely do. We should be figuring out how to get more people on bikes (or walking or tak- ing the bus), rather than fixating on the few incidents of biker-pedestrian mishaps – which are as often as not the fault of the pedestrian. To contextualize the conversation: the way people drive cars is infinitely more dangerous (to other people and to the en- vironment) than the way people ride bikes. Andrew Churchill, Committee members, from left: Milene Etingin, Karen Etingin, Tina Abbey and Stephanie Oboler. Milly Lande and her table setting “Tea for Two” Grand Blvd., NDG 16 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – July 7-8, 2009 TANIA KALECHEFF B.Arch. • Chartered Real Estate Agent Selling fine homes in Westmount and adjacent areas RENTAL RENTED VACATION RENTAL

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