Montreal West Viewspaper November 2016, Vol. 44, No. 8 Allan Gaudette Westminster Express being Italian, as that cuisine demands sim- plicity and fresh, high quality ingredients. WHERE HAVE ALL THE The family has moved back and forth, SOLDIERS GONE? over the years, between his hometown of Calgary, Montreal, and a short stint in Van- Peter, Paul and Mary had us all couver. The moves were primarily to ac- singing this song in the 60s. commodate Gloria’s profession as a clothing designer. Allan found work at these Where have all the soldiers gone, varied locations as an elementary school long time passing? teacher and also working with his wife buy- Where have all the soldiers gone, ing and selling European textiles. It was on long time ago? these buying trips that he honed his cooking Where have all the soldiers gone? skills. His only other venture into food Gone to graveyards, everyone. preparation was in 1978 when he worked Oh, when will they ever learn? together with a friend in Calgary operating Oh, when will they ever learn? a quiche and salad bar in a food court. On the menu... Montreal West had many young Photo: Maurice Krystal soldiers go to war – almost all who re- turned have now died and it is up to The menu is small, with five salads, US to carry on the tradition of remem- three pasta dishes and a special salad that bering those who died during the wars will rotate. Prices range, based on size, from and to stand together to say we pro- by Maurice Krystal $4 to $12. The bulk of business is takeout, mote peace. though catering for events is also available Allan Gaudette recently reopened the if given 24 hours. During the lunch break Join us Sunday, November 6 at small store space between the Royal Bank 12:30 pm the Cenotaph on Westmin- Royal West students crowd his small store. and the Quality Fruit Bowl on Westminster His motto is, “reasonably priced excellent ster South to honour those who went North. The décor has dramatically changed to war so we could live in peace. food.” At the present moment, his hours are from vivid, neon hues to a cool green and limited from 11 am-2 pm, but the plan is to from Joan Foster white combination. The atmosphere gives add a 5-6 pm shift so people can pick up a sense of the muted open air of the country prepared meals after work. and a healthy, garden-fresh life style. Hav- ing lived in MoWest for 19 years, he, and Allan admits that the small space does INDEX most residents, witnessed the various rein- have some drawbacks. The ability to have carnations at this miniature locale: from people eating on the premises is limited and clothing store; used bookstore; taco stand due to the lack of proper ventilation all the Community Centre.............. 15, 17 and, most recently, an ice cream parlour. To cooking is done at his kitchen at home, Charity Golf Tournament .......... 16 be close to his wife’s business venture on though the final presentation is put together CRA .................................... 13-14 Sherbrooke Street near Vendome, the fam- at Westminster Express. From his large open Guides .......................................... 11 ily moved to NDG three years ago. His concept kitchen at home, as he cooks, he Horticultural Society ...................... 3 wife, Gloria, is the proprietor of Gloria overlooks the Mount Royal Tennis Club. For Libraries ............................ 4, 13, 17 Gaudette, a woman’s clothing store that 15 years he was a very active member at the Looking back.................................. 5 specializes in mid to high-end European Mo West tennis club, being responsible for MWOS............................................ 3 and USA collections. membership. His son, Max, is also well News from the pews .............. 14-15 With a smile on his face, Allan said he known in the Montreal West tennis club com- Réunion du Conseil................. 19 has done most of the cooking in his family munity. Many will remember the fourth fam- Rotary ........................................ 6 for over 40 years and it is a task he has en- ily member, Betty, the miniature dachshund. Schools.................................... 7-9 joyed. Though he has had no formal training Westminster Express Scouts ...................................... 10 in the culinary arts, he has learned, through 30 Westminster N. Town Council Report .................... 18 travelling with his wife in Europe, how to 814-7580 duplicate meals. His favourite definitely [email protected] 2 10 Westminster North Montreal West, Quebec H4X 1Y9 The Informer’s role is to provide MoWesters with information about their Town and its citizens in order to foster the small-town, close-knit at- mosphere that makes Montreal West a special place in which to live. ISSN: 084741X EXECUTIVE BOARD Jeannette Brooker - Chair Jeanne Ragbir - Secretary Bob King - Treasurer Heather Baylis Véronique Belzil-Boucher René Boucher Lise McVey Rhonda Schwartz Standing (L to R): Nigel Dove, Julie Tasker-Brown, Deanne Delaney, Andy Dodge, Jo Ann Goldwater, Campbell Stuart, Jack Wolofsky, Kay Wolofsky, David Fletcher, Erica Brown, Beny Masella, unknown, Wendy Dodge, Elizabeth Ulin, Barbara Tekker. 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Afterwards that same day, the Côte Saint-Luc Maintenance De- 80-minute Used book sale partment phoned to say they found two wal- lets in the bus shelter, everything was in WORLD TOUR Thursday, November 17 tact… but the cash was missing. They re- Used children’s books at afford- ported the theft to the police. The Montreal West-End Operatic Soci- able prices! ety (MWOS) cordially invites music lovers We are weeding our extra books to of all ages to join them in this season’s mu- keep our collections up-to-date. sical adventures. This year MWOS is going Come and treasure-hunt books that off the beaten path by embarking on a series will delight your children or students, of fundraising musical revues. First in the without breaking your budget! concert series is Around the World in 80 All the profits of this sale will go Minutes. The title of the show is very apro- to your library. Floral Café pos because with music we will be touring countries the world over. A rich musical The Horticultural Society will again be program is planned including choral pieces Vente de livres offering lunch in the Music Room of the Town Hall (ground floor) on the Saturday and solos taken from everything, from jeudi 17 Novembre Broadway musicals to Grand Opera.