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Summit Woods ‘brush fire’ burns twooak trees, forest floorBy Laureen SweeneyA “brush” fire on the north side ofSummit Woods just before 6 pm on May 6was reported to have burnt two large oaktrees and scorched the ground of a relativelyopen area known for its abundanceof trilliums.It was extinguished by firefighters, whoremained on the scene for slightly overtwo hours to ensure it did not erupt again,Public Security officials said.“It wasn’t unusual,” said Public Securitydirector David Sedgwick of brush fireson the summit. “It’s something we’ve hadbefore.”The affected area was south of theclosed-off portion of Summit Circle nearthe “escarpment path” as labeled on the officialsign board. It’s an area known bysome as the Old Oak Forest, a feedingground for woodpeckers.“It was an isolated fire that ignited thedry oak leaves and dry grass that act as aduff layer in the forest,” explained JaymeGerbrandt, city inspector of horticultureand arboriculture.The affected area was measured asabout 70 meters long by 45 meters wide,she said. The only trees required to be removedwere the two oaks of about 70 cmin diameter, one which had been completelyengulfed in flame.While one of the burnt oaks suffered“major irreparable burn damage to thetrunk and canopy,” Gerbrandt said, thesecond was removed when it was found tobe very hot after the fire, had a little decayand appeared in danger of re-igniting.”Other medium-size trees survived withlittle damage – mostly leaf wilt – and “willbounce back,” she said. These includedoak, maple, ironwood, ashand black cherry trees. continued on p. 23INTRODUCINGWESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – May 14, 2013 – 32 purses stolen fromcars at summitTwo purses were reported stolen fromcars parked recently at the summit, PublicSecurity officials said. In both caseswindows were smashed. One theft occurredMay 1 between 9 am and 10 amacross from 1 Summit Circle. Publicsafety officers drove the victim, a residentof New York City, to the police station tofile a report. The second incident, May 3,took place on Surrey Gardens around thesame time period while the driver wentjogging.PAM DAVIDSONReal Estate AgencyMCLERNONIndependently Owned & Operated Franchise of Royal LePageReal Estate Broker | Courtier immobilier514.209.7171INTRODUCINGGEORGIAN BEAUTYImpeccably reno’d det 4 BR. 4.5 Bath.Fine details, Garden, Garage.$1,349,000NEW PRICEDETACHED GEMCity oasis! 4 BR, Spectacular privategarden. Lg kit w/extension $1,219,000SUPERB CONTEMPORARYLg sun-filled det 5 BR, Reno ’d A-Z!Dream kit/ family rm. 2 Gar.$1,349,000INTRODUCINGPart of Summit Woods, photographed on May 9, shows charred wood and burned leaves.Photo: Westmount IndependentSUN-FILLED UPPERSpacious 3 BR, 2 new Baths. 2 FPs. Lgprivate terr. Views. Garage.$725,000KNOWLTON ESTATESuperb 4 BR, 2.5 Bath, 300 acre re -treat, large barns, 2 ponds.$1,595,000SPACIOUS CONDOCorner unit, 2 BR ,2 Bath. Eat-in kit.Lg balcony. Pool. Garage. $250,000FABULOUS RENTALS in the heart of WestmountBright spacious3bedroom apt withwood burning stove,3wall mounted a/chard wood floors,shared garden,exposed brick walls,facing westmountpark, steps tovictoria village...Bright spacious completelyrenovated 2+den, 1.5 baths,wood kitchen granitecounters, hard wood floors,high ceilings, mouldings,steps to victoria village,close to all amenities cafes,boutiques, shops, restos,parks, ymca and muchmore... with one garageWell located,3Bdrm, 1+1 baths,includes fridge,stove, washer,dryer, dishwasher,parking 2 a/c wallmounted units,storage in thebasement.MLS 10582129Mls 10764694WESTMOUNT 4571 Sherbrooke St. W. $1,950/moincluded… Mls 10477499WESTMOUNT 439 Prince Ave. $2,500/mo.WESTMOUNT 85 Columbia Ave. $2,500/mo.ANTONIOS XIPOLEAS REAL ESTATE BROKER – GROUPE SUTTON CENTRE-OUEST INC. 514.770.9476 – ANTONIOSXIPOLEAS.COM

4 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – May 14, 2013By Laureen SweeneyTrent apologizes for late pool delivery dateBy Laureen SweeneyMayor Peter Trent opened the city councilmeeting May 6 with an apology.“I want to apologize for the fact the poolwill be late,” he said. He had announcedApril 26 that the contractor, Pierre Pomerleau,had confirmed the pool could not bedelivered until August 30 though the contracteddate was May 31.“Pomerleau is the person who did notdeliver but we are ultimately responsible,”Trent said.“Obviously we’re very distressed,” saidCouncillor Patrick Martin, adding, “I canassure you that the city has given everythingto Pomerleau it could to allow himto conclude the work on time.” He dismissed“trivial happenings” and other excusesfor the delay, such as the discovery ofan old pipe, as having nothing to do withthe pool.“I’m very ticked off,” he said. “We don’teven have in writing from Pomerleau theNews from city councilexact date they will deliver.”While a contingent of some seven oreight members of the Dolphins swimteam attended the council meeting, onlyRichard Bond of Lansdowne spoke ontheir behalf.Now that the pool’s opening date was finallyknown, he said, it was time to moveforward and to provide some summertimeprograms that would be positive for thecommunity. He also hoped there would bemore money available for them.Councillor Kathleen Duncan said theSports and Recreation department waslooking at water slides in the parks orother programming like last summer.Bond said he hoped it would be “a heck ofa lot better than last year.”Aquatics Festival date pendingNo replacement date has yet been announcedfor the Aquatics Festival, afundraiser originallyscheduled for the new continued on p. 9SYLVIELAFRENIÈRE514 895-7001WESTMOUNTFirst ad!SYLVIELAFRENIÈRE514 895-7001WESTMOUNTSYLVIELAFRENIÈRE514 895-7001WESTMOUNTSYLVIELAFRENIÈRE514 895-7001WESTMOUNT243 ClarkeGorgeous townhouse. Gutted & redone with im pec -cable taste. Spacious enter taining rooms, eat-in chef’skitchen, 4 brms, double side by side garage.$1,275,000SYLVIELAFRENIÈRE514 895-7001WESTMOUNT RENTAL439 ElmImmaculate greystone above Sherbrooke with grac -ious entertaining rooms, spacious kitchen, finishedbasement w/extra bedrooms, deck, prkg. $825,000LUCETTEHIVON514 935-9582WESTMOUNTTownhouse in the heart of Victoria Village28 Somerville. Drenched in sunlight, three storeys,private garden, double tandem garage plus outdoorspot. Can't beat the location! $999,000LUCETTEHIVON514 935-9582VERMONT – TROYVictorian beauty on little known Willow AvenueBeautifully maintained, lots of original woodwork, 4bedroom family home + office, 2 baths, 2 pdr rms, fin.basement. Double side by side garage. $1,198,000LUCETTEHIVON514 935-9582WESTMOUNTNEW4700 St. Catherine Apt. 210 (the Pom)Mountain view. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, new kitchen, newhard wood floor. Balcony. 12 ft. ceilings. Garage. Indoorpool, doorman. Best location.$3,700/mthSYLVIELAFRENIÈRE514 895-7001WESTMOUNT134 Arlington – Unique in most desirable location!Distinguished and Elegant! Detached 2800sf ofprecious space with private deck and terrace, parkingand garage... and more...TANIAKALECHEFF514 488-1049DOWNTOWNBUZZ AROUND JAY PEAK!Lovely cottage sitting on 80 acres of land...subdivisionpossible! Great opportunity!Priced to sell!TANIAKALECHEFF514 488-1049WESTMOUNT45 Holton, beautiful ‘Priest’s Farm’True Victorian treasure with 2 car parking. Large 4 bed -rooms, 3½ baths, in-law suite with private entrance –Amazing terrace with built-in BBQ... A must see!TANIAKALECHEFF514 488-1049WESTMOUNT376 Redfern Apt. 15At long last, a beautifully renovated 3 bdrm apart mentin a classic decor. A/C. Best location in the bldg. Extrabright! Roof top deck. Private outdoor prkg. $689,0001700 Dr. PenfieldBright and elegant apt. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.1688 sq. ft. Hardwood floors. Fireplace. Door man.Excellent value! MLS 9210576 $599,000Villa GrosvenorLoft style coop, 2 closed bedrooms, 2 baths. Fire place,garage. This bright top floor is a beauty! Well locatedin Victoria Village. MLS 10793539 $659,000Upper BelmontSunny & spacious cottage w/many upgrades. Cross hallplan. 4+1 bdrms, 3.5 baths, upstairs den, bsmt entrancewith mudroom, garage and large deck. $1,495,000RE/MAX du Cartier ...a leader far and beyond!

WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – May 14, 2013 – 5meeting, May 6New petition presented to councilLansdowners renew case for reduced trafficBy Laureen SweeneyThe “quiet residential nature of Lansdowne”is threatened by the arrival of thesuper-hospital and the Turcot interchange,according to a petition submitted to citycouncil May 6 by a Lansdowne residents’association.Lansdowne between St. Catherine andRichard Lock addresses city council at its meeting May 6.Sherbrooke was shouldering too much ofthe traffic burden, which would onlyworsen when the hospital’s employeeparking garage opens at the bottom of theGlen, residents stated.The garage will be accessed from St.Jacques near St. Remi St.“We are here tonight with a majority ofsignatures in support of the position Lansdowneresidents havetaken over the pasttwo and a half years,”stated GaryMoscowitz.He said residentsin those two blocks(St. Catherine toSherbrooke) hadbeen asking at numerousmeetingswith city officials forthe street to becomeone-way north to preventtrucking andambulances fromusing the route andto improve safetyaround the recreationalfacilities.“On every occasionwe were told towait until the mastertraffic plan wastabled. That time hascome and here weare,” he said.The petition,signed by some 143residents, was submittedat the meetingby Marta Korwin-Szmanowski. She latertold the Independent the group had alsomade commentaries on the master trafficplan. The city had received five by lastweek, according to city director generalDuncan Campbell. The deadline for submittingcomments to the city has been extendedto Friday, May 31.Peter shouldn’t pay for PaulMayor Peter Trentnoted the one-way ques- continued on p. 25

6 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – May 14, 2013Letters to the EditorNot liking the newdog parkAs a dog owner, I was dismayed at theannouncement at the recent council meetingof the closure of the Lansdowne dogrun and its move to the centre of WestmountPark. No reason was given. *This action destroys a wonderful,shaded, quiet part of the park and replaceswhat’s there now with a dog run that is unsuitablefor large dogs. Every day, manypeople read books there, talk with othersor sit with their baby carriages in a completelyprivate, shaded and traffic-free environment.Where will they now go?Large dogs need wide open spaces toroughhouse or play ball or frisbee withtheir owners. This space offers nothinglike that. Also, to remove the existing concretesurface and planters would present ahuge bill and be a complete waste of taxpayers’money.The suggestion at the council meetingthat more people will now be encouragedto visit the re-landscaped Lansdowne dogrun area is simply not believable. No one isever there now in the lovely north-east cornerof Lansdowne and St. Catherine. Whowants to sit in one of the busiest and noisiestcorners in the city when WestmountPark is a block away? What, to watch thecountless trucks, buses and trains – perhapscount the front-end loaders andPresstime: Monday at 10:30 amPublisher & editor-in-chief: David Priceeditor: Kristin McNeillChief reporter: Laureen SweeneyWESTMOUNTINDEPENDENTLetters & Comments:We welcome your letters but reserve the right tochoose and edit them. Please limit to 300words and submit before Friday 10 am to beconsidered for publication the following week.Please check your letter carefully as we may beunable to make subsequently submittedchanges. E-mail any letter or comments toindie@westmountindependent.com.@WestmountIndieWestmount IndependentWe are Westmount.dump trucks using the Glen Yards?By far the best and easiest action is toextend the dog run back to its original, preconstructionsize. There is more thanenough room. It would be inexpensive andwould not even remotely encroach on thehuge pool area, which is east of it.Everyone suffers here. Residents whowant a quiet place in Westmount Park tosit and rest, owners with large dogs andour resident taxpayer.Denis Biro, Burton Ave.* Editor’s note: At the May 6 council meeting,Councillor Cynthia Lulham contendedthat the current Lansdowne dog park was tooclose to the new pool and if moved downward,would be too close to St. Catherine St., a busyroad. For story, see “Lansdowne dog runmoves into new park space,” p. 1. – KMLiking the new dog parkThoughtful, creative, hard work hasfound a new pleasant area for the dog run.A large round of applause greeted theannouncement at the city council meetingMay 6,that the [Lansdowne] dog park willbe [re-]located to a quiet, woody area ofWestmount Park.A lovely spot for canines and ownersalike.Trudy Asch, Lansdowne Ave.How Can We Help You?Stories and lettersKristin McNeill: 514.223.3578indie@westmountindependent.comAdvertising SalesArleen Candiotti: 514.223.3567advertising@westmountindependent.comWe also publish the Free Pressnewspaper in Hampstead,Côte St. Luc and NDG.Accounting & Classified adsBeth Hudson: 514.223.6138office@westmountindependent.comAudited by16,337 copiesOwned and published by:Sherbrooke-Valois Inc., 310 Victoria Ave., #105, Westmount, QC H3Z 2M9Fax: 514.935.9241Cromwell of our time?Once upon a time, Sherbrooke St. nearVictoria Ave. was home to speciality shopsand independent retailers. But in recentyears, Cromwell Management Inc. hassystematically bought out the area – uppingrents and forcing out the small businessowners who made the quaintpromenade a destination location.As a part-time student and full-timemanager of a charming boutique along theSherbrooke strip, I can’t help but recallthat historical Oliver Cromwell some of usmight remember. He closed down theatersand playhouses in 17th century London.Some historians call his term a“dictatorship,” lest we forget that he supportedthe king’s execution and then tookhis place in office.Now, I don’t want to push the analogypast the point of suggestion, but I thinkthe comparison is pretty apt. This pastwinter, I watched neighbouring businessesgo. And what else were they to do?Accept the rent increase or pack up andleave!I don’t know from where CromwellManagement takes its name, but I’vemade a pretty strong association in mymind, for whatever it’s worth.Veronica Belafi, MontrealWCSC: Care to go fora bike ride?In order to promote mutual understanding,I’m considering inviting themembers of the Westmount Citizens forSafe Cycling (WCSC) for something theyapparently haven’t done for a while: experiencingthe safety of urban cycling by ridingtheir bikes instead of reading reportsin their living rooms.We could start at the east end of Montrealon the Notre Dame St. bike pathalongside the type of arterial boulevardswhere all bike lanes should be located, accordingto the WCSC. In addition to admiringthe urban disaster zone that itcrosses, we could stop at the spot where acyclist nearly got killed earlier this month.Was it the cyclist’s fault? Possibly. In anycase, it will be a reminder that on thoselanes alongside busy streets that WCSCcherishes, a cyclist is only one mistakeaway from serious injury or death.We could then proceed to the Rachelbike lane. The WCSC used to quote thatstretch as a model of safety, but not anymoreafter someone was killed on it.We could continue down the lanealongside Lafontaine Park, where cyclistsand pedestrians coexist without a warfare– yes, that’s possible.Then on to the infamous de Maisonneuvestretch. As we cross Atwater intoWestmount, for a change we’ll enjoy thesafety and quietness of riding in a calmneighbourhood. We’ll stop for a quickpause to remind ourselves that de Maisonneuveis a public street, not a private property.To make the exercise mutually beneficial,I’m ready to share the pain that theyWCSC members must endure daily. I’mready to drive their cars out of their driveways,having to look both ways and evenwaiting a minute or two for the cyclist trafficto clear off. Now, that must hurt.Guy Sauvé, St. Catherine St.Construction site nottoo rosy, actuallyIn response to the letter from PennyArsenault in the April 23 issue, “Constructionnot too bad,” (p. 6), Ms. Arsenaulthas obviously not walked onAcademy Rd. lately.The dirt and dust flying around hasbeen insane. Living right across from thesite, I no sooner wash the floors than thedust is evident again. This does not takeinto account the number of times I havefound boards with embedded nails lyingon the street or paths. After windy nights,some lighter items such as insulation havebeen found in the soccer field.Several times now residents have losttheir reserved parking for a whole day toaccommodate cement trucks and otherlarge vehicles coming by (“Concrete pouringreduces parking,” April 23, p. 7).There is also the noise from these vehiclesthat can go on until 8 pm. There havebeen the Saturdays that work began by 7am (rather than the legal 8 am).Luckily there hasn’t been a big rain, asthe only drain is behind the constructionsite and turns Academy into Lake Academy,which happened several times whenthe snow was melting.All in all, the construction has been anightmare for the residents of Academy.Belinda Bowes, Academy Rd.Electronic IndependentsavailableEnjoy the Indie at supper timeon Tuesdays!Sign up by writing us:office@westmountindependent.com.

WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – May 14, 2013 – 7Miss Vicky’s on Church Hill issue to be decidedby rezoning processBy Laureen SweeneyA longstanding question over the zoninglegality of Miss Vicky’s preschool in St.Matthias’ Church is to be resolved througha rezoning process to be initiated by thecity and ultimately decided by residentsthrough the public process.City director general Duncan Campbellannounced the decision at the councilmeeting May 6, though a draft zoningamendment has yet to be tabled specifyingthe changes.Campbell said he had just met with thechurch’s rector, Kenneth Near, to tell him“the right option for the city is to go aheadwith a zoning change to make the necessarycorrection to make the operation ofthe school legal.”Population to discussThis means the population can discussit and then vote according to the zoningprocess, he said.Residents of Church Hill, Shelley Kermanand Bertha Dawang, have pressed thecouncil for 18 months to act on theE & L LandscapingDivision of 3189171 Canada Inc.25 years experienceReasonable, reliable, knowledgeable.Cutting, planting of gardens,lawns, Pavi Uni, walls etc...Call Ernest:514-941-2116school’s so-called non-conformity to thestreet’s residential zoning. They contendit’s a commercial enterprise that createstraffic congestion and a dangerous situationon a steep hill where several accidentshave occurred.20 years dealing with issueIt’s an issue with which council hasbeen wrestling since the school has beenoperating within the church for some 20years.“Having a nursery school on ChurchHill with 80 children is not safe and is inappropriate,”said Kerman.Mayor Peter Trent explained that therewere likely dozens of schools operating inchurches all over Westmount in residentialneighbourhoods. Times had changedsince they were set up years ago so peoplecould walk to church and school but hadmorphed into something larger.“We’re saddled with an older model …What we are going to do is regularize it,”by rezoning to allow for the option. Council’sresponsibility was to ensure it conformedto the zoning by-laws.Trent told Kerman the rezoning processCar runs while ownerattends churchThe owner of a car that was parkedwith the engine running for more thanfour hours outside 556 Victoria April 20was finally tracked down at the nearbySeventh-day Adventist Church at WestmountAve., Public Security officialssaid. Officers, who had been called tocheck out the car at 1:14 pm, found theblack Honda unlocked. The keys wereremoved while the owner was sought.would work in the same way as any other,with the people in the zone and contiguouszones ultimately being able to vote.Residents’ letterIn a letter Kerman distributed on behalfof Dawang, the latter stated that “at leaston two occasions I explained how easy itis for a pre-school [to] operate and financiallybenefit the church and benefit theMount RoyalRoofingAll types of roofs and brickwork(514) 572-4375 – (450) 687-0094mountroyalroofing@gmail.comRon Edwards Sr. & Ron Edwards Jr.Typesof Roofscommunity.” This was for the church toofficially run the school, collect the revenue,and pay its expenses including thehiring of the administrator, now its owner.The file, however, has been in thehands of city lawyers and the rezoningamendment is awaiting legal wording.RAYMOND & HELLER LTÉEsince 1929 – 6681 avenue du ParcIt’s that time of the year...Experts in hand wash, repairs and restoration of all rugs.514.271.7750Pick up and delivery available | Mon. – Sat. | 9 am – 4 pmBrick& CementAsphalt ShinglesTar & GravelElastomarCopings & FlashingsRebuild Walls & ChimneysTuck PointingUni-PaveFoundation RepairsWindow SillsAll Work GuaranteedServing NDG for 50 years

8 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – May 14, 2013Council approves arena/pool extra costs with conditions‘Contaminated’ soil costs could reach $3M, but city reserves right to questionBy Laureen SweeneyCosts involved in the disposal of “contaminated”soil from the arena/pool sitecould reach $3 million, Councillor PatrickMartin disclosed at the city council meetingMay 6. This is three times the amountallocated in the loan by-law.A resolution to approve payment of$700,000 of the additional costs wasadopted “under condition that the city reservesits right to take all means to recoverany additional monies over the initialbudget of $1 million from any party that itholds responsible for said added costs.”Martin said the council felt “verystrongly that the original estimate of $1million that had been confirmed threetimes by Inspec Sol was the properamount.”The project is not yet complete, and it’snot impossible the amount could reach ashigh as $3 million, he said. “We do not feelthis is our responsibility, and we will beacting accordingly.” In the meantime, thetrucks leaving the site had to be paid.With the $700,000 payment, the totalamount disbursed for decontaminationhas now reached $1.6 million, excludingtaxes.As Martin has previously mentioned atcity council meetings, on several occasions,the term “contaminated” soil, in thiscase, relates to various grades of soil dependingon what can or cannot be reusedfor other purposes, as opposed to beinghazardous materials. The arena/pool site’slandfill consisted of bricks and materialfrom demolition, ashes and old treestumps from the bottom of the old ravine.As well, much of what has already beenremoved has been accepted for the Turcotproject. Other truck loads went to other locationsor dumpsites requiring longertransport or dumping fees but not requiringspecified routes.The May 6 resolution also approved anextra amount of $2,508 “to improve” theinterior of the elevator.The separate approval for additionalcosts or credits is a previously announcedrequirement by the council not only forthe arena/pool project but for all contracts.Council reaffirms 10-year arena/pool pay-offAt the May 6 council meeting, a numberof resolutions related to the city’sborrowing for the Westmount recreationcentre were adopted. All were requiredby the provincial government, accordingto Councillor Tim Price, Finance commissioner.Just as with loan by-laws adopted bythe city for all capital work projects, thecity may not require the full amount ofthe financing and will be able to pay it offConstruction, cont’d. from p. 1received many complaints from residentswho can’t enjoy their gardens in the earlyevening because of neighbours’ additionsand renovations – sometimes on all sides.On the other hand, the city generallydoes not have many large constructionsites such as the one at 215 Redfern. Thisis across the street from the home of TimothySlonosky, who told the meeting hewas disappointed the 7 am start time wasbefore the due date.The city also adopted a resolution affirmingits intention to pay off thearena/pool loan within 10 years. “Wewanted to bind future councils to this,”said Mayor Peter Trent.The resolutions and set terms werealso required by the fact that Westmountis part of a group of municipalities thatissue bonds jointly.maintained.He had requested a later time of 9 amas being more “logical.” While the actualwork may not start until 7 am, workersoften arrive much earlier – between 5 amand 6 am. “They have their coffee and talkabout the hockey game.” He asked whyconstruction hours had to start at 7 am.Lulham said she believed the reasonwas so the workers would not get stuck inrush-hour traffic. “I looked at times inother municipalities and that seems prettystandard.”Les Ateliers TurcotteTo RefreshyourSTYLE29 LOCATIONS ACROSSGREATER MONTREALINCLUDING :930 Ste. Catherine St. W. 514 875-1001FOR *Event FOR SPECIALcomputerGLASSESnewlook.ca*With the purchase of a complete pair of glasses including frames and prescription lenses with scratch-resistant coating from the 2 for 1selection, get a second pair of glasses from the 2 for 1 selection. Pay nothing for the lower priced pair. This offer is valid for a limited timeand cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Frames for reference only. Details in store. Michel Laurendeau, optician.presentsDEMO 2013A showcase of LAT dance technique and class model.Children (5-12), teens (13-17) and our new youngcompany LATITUDE will be performing.SaturdayMay 25thandSundayMay 26th2 p.m. matineeLoyola High School2477 West Broadway Ave.Tickets at the door.Cash only.Adults: $10, children: $5www.lesateliersturcotte.ca

WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – May 14, 2013 – 9Construction worker ticketedwhen caught by security, policeBy Laureen SweeneyBy Laureen SweeneyRestoring original wood windows anddoors can provide owners of older Westmounthomes and buildings with an optionthat not only preserves their characterbut also offers the advantage of preservingthe way in which the total structure wasdesigned to work.The message comes from Octavio Salcedo,a carpenter specializing in heritagewoodwork, who will be demonstrating varioustechniques at a hands-on windowsand doors clinic being held at Family Day,Saturday, May 25, by the city’s Urban Planningdepartment.When various parts of an older houseare changed and upgraded by so-callednewer techniques, such as windows withhigh energy efficiency ratings, he said,“sometimes you end up with bigger problems,such as the disintegration of walls,because it changes the way the buildingwas meant to work and breathe as an ensemble.”To raise awarenessThe purpose of the clinic is to raiseawareness among residents of the optionto restore rather than replace wood windowsand doors, according to Urban Planningdirector Joanne Poirier.“I think if the city informs people thereare alternatives, especially with doublehungwindows, you may not have to replacethem.”The clinic is particularly timely sincePublic safety officer Nick Bouchard hadjust arrived to check out the constructionsite at 215 Redfern at 6:30 am May 7 whenhe heard the roar of a sports car, accordingto Public Security reports.He then spotted a car speeding downthe street from de Maisonneuve, south onRedfern, which is one-way north, at an estimated60 km/h. The car entered the undergroundgarage used by the workers butnot before Bouchard was able to get a partiallicence plate number.Within three minutes – and by coincidence– traffic officer Steven Goldbergfrom local police station 12 also came byto check out the site.Together, he and Bouchard proceededinto the garage, where they located a blueSubaru Impreza STI matching the descriptionof the offending car. A workerfound nearby claimed to be the driver andwas told he would be receiving a ticket inthe mail, said Public Security David Sedgwick.“We’ve been going to the site early inthe morning following a number of complaintsfrom residents,” he said. Goldbergalso has been patrolling the area.Hands-on clinic takes place at Family DayRestoring wood windows,doors provides heritage optionthe city’s guidelines in this area are currentlybeing “refined and clarified,” she explained.They were drafted some 10 yearsago for private homes but certain aspectshave been found to be missing such asthose related to basement windows andlarger buildings.The changes should be ready in thenext few months, she said.Anyone seeking advice on the possibilityof restoring their windows and doorsshould bring photos with them to theclinic, which is scheduled to operate from10 am to 3 pm.Further consultation is available fromAmis et propriétaires de maisons anciennesdu Québec (APMAQ), Poirier said.Pool, cont’d. from p. 4pool August 24, but Helen Campbell, whochairs the event’s committee, told the Independentshe had proposed two dates atthe start of the pool season next year.She said the committee felt the eventwould be better attended with the enthusiasmover the new pool at that time.Injured raccoonPublic safety officers took an injuredraccoon to the SPCA May 1 after it wascaught around 11:30 am by police atClarke and Sherbrooke. Public Security officialssaid it was not known how the injuryto a front leg had occurred.Two cyclists hurt inaccidents May 1Two cyclists were involved in accidentsMay 1, within an hour of each other, accordingto Public Security.A 55-year-old Montreal man suffered acut over the left eye when he fell on Dorchesternear Bruce. A patroller who cameacross the accident at 3:15 pm requestedthe assistance of Urgences Santé. The victimappeared to be intoxicated, and the bicyclewas found to have no front brake.An hour later, officers diverted trafficfrom Westmount Ave. and Lansdowne,where a bicycle and a car had collided. Neitherdriver was reported to have made acomplete stop. Both were identified onlyas adults. 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10 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – May 14, 2013Station 12 ReportsMuggings in Westmount and surrounding areacontinue, police beef up investigation: GauthierBy Isaac OlsonThe following news stories is based oninformation from police reports provided by aStation 12 constable in an interview with theIndependent’s reporter.Two recent violent muggings in Westmountwere committed by individualswho match the description of suspects ina series of similar incidents under the jurisdictionsof Stations 9, 11 and 12, accordingto Station 12 constable CarolineGauthier.In the latest incident, a 12-year-old boywas physically assaulted and robbed of hiscell phone.On May 8, the child got off the number24 bus near the intersection of Sherbrookeand Wood. It was around 6 pm at the time,like most of these cases, Gauthier said. Hewalked down Olivier Ave. and, not fardown the block, one of the two men whowere following him asked for the timewhile the other stayed back a few feet,Gauthier explained. The men, she noted,had not been on the bus with the boy but,rather, had seen him exit and followed himdown the residential street.When the boy took out his phone tocheck the time, the inquiring suspectgrabbed the device and proceeded to slapthe boy in the face several times on the leftside, causing the victim to scream. Thesuspects fled the scene, running south onOlivier.In this case, the first suspect was English-speaking,black and wearing a black,hooded sweatshirt with the saying “I loveNew York” written on the front, said Gauthier.The second suspect, also Englishspeakingand black, was wearing a blackshirt and a jean jacket.This description is similar to anotherincident that occurred April 25 just before6 pm in the same area. In this case, Gauthierdescribed a 21-year-old man who leftthe Atwater Metro station and headednorth toward Barat and de Casson. As hewalked down the residential streets, he realizedhe was being followed by threemen.He kept his pace, but suddenly one ofthe men shoved him hard enough that helost his balance. He caught himself, shesaid, managing to stay on his feet as theEnglish-speaking suspect demanded thevictim turn over his cell phone.The victim, she said, wasn’t sure if itwas some kind of joke at first and wasquiet as he looked at the men. A secondsuspect charged forward and brandisheda knife while the other gave the victimthree swift punches to the head. Dazed,Gauthier said the victim handed over hisiPhone.In this case, the first suspect was ayoung black man, wearing a black, hoodedsweatshirt. He stood about 176 centimeterstall and weighed about 70 kilograms.The second suspect, of similar build, wasalso black, she said. He wore a dark blueAdidas sports jacket and had a diamondearring in his right ear. The third suspect,she said, was of similar skin colour andsize of the first two.Gauthier noted, like the incident on deCasson Rd., a knife was brandished in aWestmount Park robbery on April 19 bysuspects of similar descriptionand, in that case, continued on p. 30Good driving conditions,serious accidentA car overturned May 8 at around noon in front of the Westmount Y, near Sherbrooke and Arlington.The occupant had been removed by 12:30 pm when the photo was taken. Photo courtesy of Jane Martin

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12 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – May 14, 2013Lindsay receives WMA’s Volunteer of the Year awardPassion for telling others about where they liveDoreen Lindsay (left) receives the Derek Walker Volunteer Citizen of the Year from Marilynn Gillies onMay 8 at Victoria Hall.Photo: Michael MooreBy Laureen SweeneyArtist, teacher, photographer, historian,lecturer and volunteer Doreen Lindsay hascombined all her callings into one forwhich she was recognized May 8 as Volunteerof the Year by the Westmount MunicipalAssociation (WMA).As president of the Westmount HistoricalAssociation (WHA) for the past 10years, Lindsay has put “umpteen yearsinto developing it,” WMA president PeterStarr told the city council meeting May 6.“Those of us who have worked closelywith her are delighted and very proud ofher,” said WHA archivist Jane Martin.“Her boundless energy and passion hasheightened the awareness of our communityand the pride we have in it.”For Lindsay, receiving the Derek WalkerVolunteer-of-the-Year Award at the WMA’sannual meeting at Victoria Hall means“that I realize other people recognize whatI do,” she told the Independent.“It’s very important for me to go outand find new information on Westmountand pass it on to others, and be able to tellpeople about where they live,” she explained.“It’s the teacher in me. I justwork. The more you know about the waythings have been and are today, the moreyou know about how to develop them forthe future in terms of the structure of yourhouse or the community.”Lindsay, who studied art in her hometownof London, Ontario, began her careeras a teaching assistant to Arthur Lismer atthe art school of the Montreal of Fine Arts.“My whole life was the art world,” shesaid. “I was a painter. Now I paint my photographs.I’m into photographing nature,indigenous plants in particular, and Westmount.”In fact, it was at a vernissage where shemet her husband to be, acclaimed photographerGabor Szilasi, with whom shemoved to Westmount where they havelived on Grosvenor for more than 50 years,sending their daughter, Andrea, to Westmountschools.Lindsay’s work evolved as a reflectionof her own life into a passion for preservingWestmount history and volunteering,she explained.In the early 1970s, shehad joined a women’s art continued on p. 22WESTMOUNTLIVING AT ITS FINESTINDULGE YOURSELFLuxury Residences from 1500-4500 Square FeetLEASING LUXURY HOMES SINCE 1998The largest inventory of prestigiousresidences in WestmountVisit our website:www.groupecopley.comAVAILABLE FOR RENT85%SOLDOPEN HOUSE: Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 - 4:00 pmSHOWROOM: 4152A rue Sainte-Catherine O.By appointment only 514 515-1977447 MOUNT STEPHEN,WESTMOUNT$3000 MonthlyRenovated upper apartment,with balcony.3+1 Bedrooms, 1+1 BathroomsSee details at: www.groupecopley.comMLS # 995906616 GRENVILLE,WESTMOUNT$8500 MonthlyRenovated,semi-detached home +garage.3+1 Bedrooms, 3+1 BathroomsSee details at: www.groupecopley.comMLS # 10139010603 LANSDOWNE,WESTMOUNT$9500 MonthlyElegant, semi-detachedhome+garage.4+1 Bedrooms, 3+1 BathroomsSee details at: www.groupecopley.comMLS # 10531860HEAD OFFICE: 1190 Bishop Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 2E3For more information, please contact Christine at 514-656-6437 ext. 108Email: info@groupecopley.com

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18 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – May 14, 2013Westmount Today, Yesterday and BeforeWHA leads a ‘Jane’s Walk’down Victoria Ave.By Doreen LindsayUnder a bright, sunny sky, some 45adults, children and dogs joined WestmountHistorical Association (WHA)guides Ruth Allan-Rigby, Doreen Lindsay,Elizabeth Currie and Virginia Elliott at thecorner of Victoria Ave. and Sherbrooke St.on May 5 to go on a tour of Victoria Ave.,styled after the globally recognized Jane’sWalks.This is the third year that the WHA hasorganized a free neighbourhood walkingtour to develop urban literacy by pointingout local history and giving people the opportunityto be more aware of the historicalaspects that affect the development oftheir neighbourhood.Participants enjoyed cups of tea fromDavid’s Tea while they learned that VictoriaAve. started out as a farmer’s lane extendingdown under the Glen arch to themarket in Ville Marie. The street wasnamed in honour of Queen Victoria duringher 1897 diamond jubilee year.The group then walked a few steps westto visit the colourful Folklore 1 store,where its co-owner, Gerard Fellerath, whois also a co-director of the Victoria VillageMerchant Association, expounded on thepositive value that small, family-ownedbusinesses have on the quality of theneighbourhood.As the guides led the group down VictoriaAve., they were invited to stop at theVisual Arts Centre, where the director VictoriaLeblanc explained how it had developedfrom the original Potters Club. Thebuilding had been constructed in 1910 byWilliam Biltcliffe as Westmount’s first departmentstore.The architecturally superb row housingconstructed on the west side of VictoriaAve. in 1897 was the next stop. People admiredthe stone arched doorways of the sixgrey stone buildings and stopped at thesmall Avenue des Arts store, where theyoung artist/salesman explained how importanttheir store is for the students whostudy at the Visual Arts Centre.Participants in a “Jane’s Walk” gather at Sherbrooke and Victoria May 5.Photo courtesy of Doreen LindsayFrom one of the greystones, Astri Pruggeremerged to invite the group inside hershop to explain how she fulfilled a dreamto save an old house and combine hersmall dress design business on the lowerlevel with a family home above. This wasthought to be an excellent plan for futuredevelopment.The guides then pointed out the fivecharming small Victorian houses on theeast side of the street, each painted a differentcolour. They were built in 1896 andtheir originality needs tobe protected. continued on p. 26WESTMOUNT: 11 Hillside AvenueBringing your vision to life takes a higher level of creativity and expertise.Who you choose matters. Contact our experts for a personal design consultation.5301 Sherbrooke O. Montreal, Que H4A-1V2514-483-0606 www.mdportesfenetres.comLocated on the corner of Sherbrooke and Decarie© 2012 Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co., Inc.Are you looking for a PERFECT location,PERFECT condo, PERFECT kitchen, PERFECT bathroom,PERFECT neighbours at a PERFECT price?OUR project is PERFECT for Y O U !!!Amélia TavaresCertified Real Estate Broker – Sutton Centre Ouest Inc.514.483.5800

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20 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – May 14, 2013‘All that Glitters’ event attracts suave crowdSocial Notesfrom Westmountand BeyondVeronica RedgraveThe Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation ofCanada held its eleventh annualfundraiser – the “All That Glitters Gala” –on April 14 at the new P.F. Changs BistroChinois in the previous hippodrome site.Tickets were $175.The evening honoured WestmounterDr. Albert Cohen, attending with his wifeKaren, his son Laurent and daughterVéronique. A leader in his field, Cohen isan associate professor in the faculty ofmedicine at McGill and is director of thedivision of gastroenterology at the JewishGeneral Hospital.Gala co-chairs were Adelia Bensoussanand Steve Merling.Even the valet parking (Adagio) was elegant,as guys in matching black jacketsand red scarves whipped the cars away. Asinuous, golden-costumed mascot wasbrought in to give luck to the huge newrestaurant, and a charming group of Chinesedancers entertained guests duringthe cocktail.Unlike many receptions, food wasmore than bountiful, and – most importantly– waiters bearing platters of Asianbites went to each corner of the massivespace so everyone had a chance to munch.The open bar was packed, although lovelylasses also offered trays of martinis.Westmounters noted at the standingroomonly reception included Heather andJoseph Paperman, Nadia and Tommy Alberga,Debbie and Bill Brownstein, SherriStubina, Dale and Nick Tedeschi, Suzanneand Peter Varadi, Amanda and Mike Battat,Tronny and Sydney Sweibel.Also seen were Erin and Joe Battat, Patriciaand David Ades, Michael White,Lianne and Michael Routtenberg, Jodi andCookie Lazarus, Elaine and Phil Levi, andJoanne and Jon Gurman.Event supporters included Elie andHarrison Cutler (Delmar International);Mélanie and Marc-André Bastien (RoyLarochelle Avocats); and Nadia Canini andPat De Marco (Alimentaires Viau).The platinum sponsor was PearTree FinancialServices Ltd. Silver sponsors wereAbbvie, Aldo Groupe, AutomobilesFrom left: Laurent, Karen, Albert and Véronique Cohen.Etcetera, The Protech Group, and the PapermanFamily. Bronze sponsors were Andrewand Marian Sniatowsky and family,Leonard and Carol Berall and family, Jackand Nancy Ditkofsky, Aéroports de Montréal,Janssen, Pharmacie Michael Assaraf,Produits Alimentaires Viau Inc. andPhoto courtesy of Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of CanadaKPMG.The event partner was P.F. Changs.The gala raised a record $210,000 forthe Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation ofCanada.More photos on p.21Non-Invasive Body Contouring774 Upper Belmont Elegant stone 4+1 bedroomcottage on quiet family friendly street inUpper Westmount close to parks and schools.Fabulous architectural details and TastefullyRENOVATED in 2011-2012 NEW PRICE $1,399,000RentalsWESTMOUNT-VIEWS!!! Gracious 4+1 BR, 3½ BA. NewlyRenovated Cottage. Large Rooms and Great EntertainingSpace. Air Conditioning, Two Car Garage. $7850/monthADJACENT WESTMOUNT –Quiet Cul de Sac. Stunning 2-StoreyLower Duplex. Gourmet Kitchen, 3+1 BR, 2 BA. PrivateEntrance, Garage and Parking. $4950/monthAdjacent Westmount – Pied A Terre. Large 2 BR 1 BA.Totally Renovated. Private Entrance and Parking.Available June 1 – $1900/monthJudy LitvackReal Estate BrokerTel: (C) 514-817-5716(O) 514-933-5800Email: judylitvack@videotron.ca549 Roslyn Stunning, sun–filled, on desirableRoslyn. FULLY RENOVATED –A chef’s dream-fabulousgourmet kitchen, 5+1 bd rms, 4½ bath. Great familyhome – per fect blend of charm & warmth.NEW PRICE $2,195,000NEW LISTING27 Fallbrook-Hampstead Lovingly MaintainedDetached 4+1 Bedroom Cottage on Quiet FamilyFriendly Street. Pool Size Lot +2 Car Garage.APleasure to Visit. $1,595,000We guaranteea minimum of 3 inches loss**Promotional details in clinicFREE drainage with purchase of 9 treatments + free detox.Revealyour truebody shapeClinically provento reduce inchesand remove fatwithout surgery!Zerona Westmount320 Victoria Ave.2nd floor514-488-1111www.zeronawestmount.ca

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22 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – May 14, 2013Lindsay, cont’d. from p. 12gallery called Power House, arrangingshows and becoming immersed in whatshe calls “the milieu of the woman.”At that time, we came to the realizationthat we could make art out of our ownlives. We looked into ourselves, paintingour bodies, the food we were preparingand our children. I think I just transferredthat from my life to where I live.”Through her art and activities, she metpeople who had been involved in the WestmountHistorical Society and it broughttogether all her interests and talents.Lindsay set out to reactivate the dormantWHA in 1994. She is editor of theWestmount Historian, the WHA newsletterpublished semi-annually since 2004. Sheis coordinator of the group’s lecture serieson Westmount and joint coordinator withthe city of Westmount for walking tourseach fall as part of Opération patrimoinearchitecturale de Montréal.Lindsay has written historical columnsfor newspapers, including the Independent(see p. 18), and develops photographs forWHA archives from glass plate negatives.She is a director of Arts Westmount andchaired the eight-person committee forthe arts in Westmount in 1993.She has taught at Trafalgar School,Concordia, the National PhotographySchool in Arles (France), Collège Marie-Victorin and the Saidye Bronfman Centre.Birthday generates six$217 ticketsSix people were issued tickets for $217each for violating the parks curfew whenthey were found during a foot patrol ofMurray Park at 1:09 am on May 4, PublicSecurity officials said. Another took off.They were apparently celebrating thebirthday of one. All were aged between 18and 23. One was identified as a Westmountresident. The others came fromNDG, Montreal West and Kahnawake.Ville de WestmountCity of WestmountAVIS D’ADOPTIONRÈGLEMENT 1445AVIS PUBLIC est par les présentes donné que le règlement 1445 intitulé« RÈGLEMENT VISANT À MODIFIER DE NOUVEAU LE RÈGLEMENT 1300 SURLES PERMIS ET CERTIFICATS » a été adopté par le conseil municipal de la Villede Westmount, lors d’une séance ordinaire tenue à l’hôtel de ville le 6 mai 2013.Ce règlement vise à réduire les heures de travaux de construction permisesdurant la période estivale, soit entre le 25 juin et le 15 septembre. Aucun travail nedoit être effectué avant 7 h et après 18 h du lundi au vendredi (présentement avant7 h et après 21 h), et avant 8 h et après 18 h le samedi (présentement avant 8 h etaprès 20 h), le dimanche et lors d’une fête légale ou d’un jour férié.Ce règlement entre en vigueur conformément à la loi.Toute personne intéressée peut consulter ce règlement sur le site web de laville : www.westmount.org et en obtenir copie au bureau de la greffière situé au4333, rue Sherbrooke Ouest à Westmount, du lundi au vendredi de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30,et à compter du 3 juin, du lundi au jeudi de 8 h à 16 h 30 et le vendredi de 8 h à 13 h.DONNÉ à Westmount, Québec, ce 14 mai 2013.NOTICE OF ADOPTIONBY-LAW 1445PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that By-law 1445 entitled “BY-LAW TOFURTHER AMEND PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES BY-LAW 1300” was adoptedby the Municipal Council of the City of Westmount at a regular sitting held at CityHall on May 6, 2013.The object of this by-law is to reduce the hours when construction work ispermitted during the summer season between June 25 and September 15. No workshall be carried out before 7 a.m. and after 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday (it iscurrently before 7 a.m. and after 9 p.m.), before 8 a.m. and after 6 p.m. on Saturday(it is currently before 8 a.m. and after 8 p.m.), on Sunday, and on any statutory orpublic holiday.This by-law comes into force according to law.Any interested person may consult the said by-law on the City’s website:www.westmount.org and obtain copies thereof at the Office of the City Clerk locatedat 4333 Sherbrooke Street West, Westmount, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to4:30 p.m., and as of June 3 from Monday to Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.and Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.GIVEN at Westmount, Quebec, this May 14, 2013.Viviana Iturriaga EspinozaGreffière de la ville / City ClerkVille de WestmountCity of WestmountAVIS D’ADOPTIONRÈGLEMENT 1444AVIS PUBLIC est par les présentes donné que le règlement 1444 intitulé« RÈGLEMENT VISANT À MODIFIER LE RÈGLEMENT 1387 SUR LE BRUIT » aété adopté par le conseil municipal de la Ville de Westmount, lors d’une séanceordinaire tenue à l’hôtel de ville le 6 mai 2013.Ce règlement vise à réduire les heures de travaux de construction permisesdurant la période estivale, soit entre le 25 juin et le 15 septembre. Aucun travail nedoit être effectué avant 7 h et après 18 h du lundi au vendredi (présentement avant7 h et après 21 h), et avant 8 h et après 18 h le samedi (présentement avant 8 h etaprès 20 h), le dimanche et lors d’une fête légale ou d’un jour férié.Ce règlement entre en vigueur conformément à la loi.Toute personne intéressée peut consulter ce règlement sur le site web de laville : www.westmount.org et en obtenir copie au bureau de la greffière situé au4333, rue Sherbrooke Ouest à Westmount, du lundi au vendredi de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30,et à compter du 3 juin, du lundi au jeudi de 8 h à 16 h 30 et le vendredi de 8 h à 13 h.DONNÉ à Westmount, Québec, ce 14 mai 2013.NOTICE OF ADOPTIONBY-LAW 1444PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that By-law 1444 entitled “BY-LAW TOAMEND BY-LAW 1387 CONCERNING NOISE” was adopted by the MunicipalCouncil of the City of Westmount at a regular sitting held at City Hall on May 6, 2013.The object of this by-law is to reduce the hours when construction work ispermitted during the summer season between June 25 and September 15. No workshall be carried out before 7 a.m. and after 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday (it iscurrently before 7 a.m. and after 9 p.m.), before 8 a.m. and after 6 p.m. on Saturday(it is currently before 8 a.m. and after 8 p.m.), on Sunday, and on any statutory orpublic holiday.This by-law comes into force according to law.Any interested person may consult the said by-law on the City’s website:www.westmount.org and obtain copies thereof at the Office of the City Clerk locatedat 4333 Sherbrooke Street West, Westmount, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to4:30 p.m., and as of June 3 from Monday to Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.and Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.GIVEN at Westmount, Quebec, this May 14, 2013.Viviana Iturriaga EspinozaGreffière de la ville / City Clerk

Summit fire, cont’d. from p. 3While it was not known what causedthe fire, John Fretz, president of the SummitWoods Advisory Committee (SWAC)attributes it to a cigarette tossed into theleaves. The area had been very dry withoutmuch else on the ground, and the leavescame right up to the side of the trail, hesaid.“The area is very open without muchfoliage this time of year so it’s not a likelyplace for kids to be lighting a fire anddrinking beer.”The “negative benefit”from the fire, he said, “isthat it’s creating greaterawareness of how fragilethe area is.” While hefound some burnt trilliums,he said there wasgreen on some of the oaksaplings and he was hopingto see more greenemerge.Fire truckThe fire came to the attentionof Public Securityat 5:53 pm, when publicsafety officer MarcFranceschini came acrossa fire truck on Summit25 years of experience.Able to meet all of your Constructionand Renovation needs.Call us to book your Brick, Concrete,Bathroom and Basement jobs.Check out our web site @www.kbgroupeconstruction.comContact Karl @ 514.947.3562RBQ# 8361-4172-01Circle while patrolling, Sedgwick said.Firefighters told him a call had been receivedfrom 911 for a brush fire near SummitCircle and Summit Rd.Firefighters cut through the chainblocking off the northern half of SummitCircle and the truck proceeded to the locationwhere smoke could be seen.Public safety officers cordoned off thearea with danger tape and called for thecity’s tree gang, which arrived at 7:06 pmto cut down the two trees.Photographed May 7 are the charred remains of burnt logs and leaves.Photo courtesy of John FretzWOOD FINISHINGREFINISHING• Entrance Doors•Garage DoorsTOUCH-UPS ON SITE!Kitchen Cabinets, Dining Room/Bedroom Sets, AntiquesFREE ESTIMATEProfessionalCraftsmanHenryCornblit514.369.0295Mount RoyalRoofingAll types of roofsand brickwork(514) 572-4375(450) 687-0094mountroyalroofing@gmail.comRon Edwards Sr. & Ron Edwards Jr.Serving Westmount for 50 yearsThe lagoon, photographed May 8.WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – May 14, 2013 – 23VENTILATIONEXPERTS ALLTYPES OF ROOFINGand RENOVATIONSBELGRAVEENTERPRISES• Shingles • Asphalt & Gravel • Slate • Membrance• Brickwork • Tuck Pointing • Chimneys•SheetMetalWork • Copper • Skylights• Brick Wall & Chimney Repairs & RebuildsProfessional Roof InspectionsFREEESTIMATESEmpty – Full – EmptyThe lagoon (commonly referred to asthe “duck pond”) in Westmount Park wasfound empty May 8 after being full the daybefore. Public Works director MarianneZalzal explained that the pond didn’t holdthe water after it had been filled. A “mysterydrain pipe” was found undergroundand when it was discovered that the waterhad made its way to the new arena/poolsite, she said the department emptied thepond. PublicWorks is now on a “fact-finding”mission, using city archives, to findwritten reports with photosIce & Snow RemovalSenior Discountout about the underground infrastructurebeneath the park, before it attempts to fillup the pond again.CONSTRUCTION I.J.S.RESIDENTIAL*COMMERCIALMASONRY CONTRACTOR•Brickwork •Stonework •Tuckpointing•Window Sills •Cement Finish •Acrylic StuccoIan Sutherland Serving You for 20 Years514.484.5070constructionijs@gmail.comGUARANTEEDWORKMember of APCHQ RBQ # 8261-4496-02www.belgraveroofing.ca514-932-7772Photo: Westmount IndependentR.B.Q. 5590 2787 01

New site for dog run examined in Westmount ParkWESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – May 14, 2013 – 25Dog park, cont’d. from p. 1though it is unofficially used some timesby skateboarders, she noted.1,249 square-meter areaThe concrete is to be removed, creatingan area of 1,249 square meters. Thiswould be about the size of the Lansdownerun before it was reduced to 400 squaremeters with the building of the Westmountrecreation centre.The new venue is also isolated fromhomes and traffic and the echoing of barking,which has generated complaints fromLansdowne residents, Lulham added.Moving the dog run also increases theamount of green space for pool users andusers of Lansdowne park as well as thelarger place for dogs, Mayor Peter Trentsaid. “It really works out all the wayround,” he said, to lengthy applause fromthe audience.Touring the new dog run location in Westmount Park May 10, Councillor Cynthia Lulham (with dogsKiki and Bobo) explains how the ground will be mounded up around the large trees once the concretewalls are removed. The site extends beyond the shrubbery behind Lulham.No date has been scheduled for the newrun.Late last week in a visit to the new dogrun site, Lulham explained how the area isto be transformed by removing not onlythe existing concrete surface but also theconcrete walls around the many largetrees. This will enable the ground to bebuilt up around them.More benches are to be installed to provideareas where dog owners can socializewith each other while playing with theirpets.New SYMPLI spring collectionhas arrived!5175B Sherbrooke West corner Marlowe514-482-4702Dog walkers restricted to three inSummit Woods, other runsThe restriction on the number of dogsa person can walk stems from the concernsof some regarding the numbersthat dog walkers bring into SummitWoods, in particular, Lulham explained.“We welcome the security the dogsprovide,” but there was “no way” one personcould supervise many dogs. Shespoke of people shouting for them, failingto clean up after them, and dogs runninghither and thither. Walking in thewoods should be a “pleasant adventure”for everyone. In the dog runs, “they oftenget rather pack-like.”“You’re only allowed to own three,henceforth it seems to make sense oneshould only be able to walk three,” Lulhamsaid.Lansdowne, cont’d. from p. 5tion had been raised a number of times.The city would not do anything to shifttraffic from one street to another withinWestmount “to make Peter pay for Paul.”The recent closure of Lansdowne wasnot seen to have shifted traffic, saidMoscowitz. The next morning, however,Councillor Cynthia Lulham told the Independentshe had discovered that day thenorthbound lane on Lansdowne had beenclosed “and all the traffic was takingThe restriction does not apply to thenumber of dogs someone can walk onthe sidewalk.Maureen Kiely of the Westmount MunicipalAssociation asked that dogs beleashed in Summit Woods at all times.John Fretz of Lansdowne said he commendedLulham for her position on thedogs.Another resident, Franciska Kilian ofWestmount Square, told of the hospitalizationboth she and her dog requiredfollowing an incident last year in whichher dog was attacked. “I’m really scaredto walk in the woods now because thedog walkers have so many that whenthey walk together they can have 15 or soin a pack.”Grosvenor.”Both Moscowitz and Lansdowne residentRichard Lock asked how the processwould work for addressing their requestsfor one-way traffic. Lock also said the notruck-turnonto Lansdowne from Sherbrookegave truckers no advance warningand asked that a sign be posted earlier.Councillor Gary Ikeman said that oncethe master traffic plan is adopted, theycould make their request, which wouldthen be analyzed and evaluated.RONDA BLY B.COM.,M.ED., CPPAESTATE & MOVING SALES514 236-4159info@rondably.com www.rondably.comFUNERAL HOMESCOLLINS CLARKEMACGILLIVRAY WHITEALL THE SERVICES OF A FUNERAL COMPLEX — THE AMBIENCE AND COMFORT OF YOUR HOMEINTIMACY — COMFORT — PROFESSIONALISM200 SEAT CHAPEL • RECEPTION HALLSFUNERAL PREARRANGMENTSCREMATION AND COLUMBARIUM27 Salisbury Ave(exit 49, highway 20)Pointe-Claire, QC H9S 3Z25610 Sherbrooke West St.Notre-Dame-de-GrâceMontréal, QC H4A 1W5Quality, Convenience&CustomizationUnique lamps and chandeliers,custom shades & repairs5903 Sherbrooke W. (at Royal)(514) 488-4322Lacontessa.lampes@gmail.com— SINCE 1840 —307, promenade RiversideSaint-LambertQC J4P 1A7Martin Allaire, Director - West Island/Montréal/South Shore514 483-1870 - 1 888 342-6565 - WWW.DIGNITEQUEBEC.COM

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WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – May 14, 2013 – 27Ville de WestmountCity of WestmountAVIS PUBLICASSEMBLÉE PUBLIQUE DE CONSULTATIONPROJET DE RÈGLEMENT 1446LE LUNDI 27 MAI 2013 – 17 hÀ TOUTES LES PERSONNES INTÉRESSÉES PAR LE PROJET DERÈGLEMENT Nº 1446 INTITULÉ « RÈGLEMENT VISANT ÀMODIFIER DE NOUVEAU LE RÈGLEMENT 1303 CONCERNANTLE ZONAGE – SUPERFICIE DE PLANCHER HORS-SOL »AVIS PUBLIC est par les présentes donné par la soussignée, greffièrede la Ville de Westmount, de ce qui suit :1. Lors de sa séance ordinaire tenue le lundi 6 mai 2013, leconseil a adopté par résolution le projet de règlement nº 1446intitulé « RÈGLEMENT VISANT À MODIFIER DE NOUVEAU LERÈGLEMENT 1303 CONCERNANT LE ZONAGE – SUPERFICIE DEPLANCHER HORS-SOL ».2. Conformément à la Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme(Chapitre A-19.1), une assemblée publique de consultationaura lieu le lundi 27 mai 2013 à 17 h, à la salle du conseil del’hôtel de ville de Westmount située au 4333, rue SherbrookeOuest.Cette assemblée publique de consultation a pour butd’expliquer le projet de règlement nº 1446 dont l’objet vise àmodifier la définition française de « Superficie de plancherhors-sol ».3. Au cours de cette assemblée, la personne qui présideexpliquera le projet de règlement et entendra les personnes etorganismes qui désirent s’exprimer.4. Le projet de règlement ne comporte aucune disposition propreà un règlement susceptible d’approbation référendaire.5. Toute personne intéressée peut consulter le projet derèglement n° 1446 et en obtenir copie au bureau de la greffièresitué au 4333, rue Sherbrooke Ouest, du lundi au vendredi de8 h 30 à 16 h 30.DONNÉ à Westmount, ce 14 mai 2013PUBLIC NOTICEPUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETINGDRAFT BY-LAW 1446MONDAY, MAY 27, 2013 – 5:00 P.M.TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED BY THE DRAFT BY-LAW NO.1446 ENTITLED “BY-LAW TO FURTHER AMEND ZONING BY-LAW1303 –ABOVE GROUND FLOOR AREA”PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned, City Clerk ofthe City of Westmount, of the following:1. At its regular meeting held on Monday, May 6, 2013, Counciladopted by resolution, the first draft By-law no. 1446 entitled“BY-LAW TO FURTHER AMEND ZONING BY-LAW 1303 – ABOVEGROUND FLOOR AREA”.2. In accordance with An Act respecting land use planning anddevelopment (Chapter A-19.1), a public consultation meetingwill be held on Monday, May 27, 2013 at 5:00 p.m., in theCouncil Chamber of Westmount City Hall located at 4333Sherbrooke Street West.The purpose of this public consultation meeting is to explainthe draft By-law no. 1446, the object of which is to modify theFrench definition of “Above Ground Floor Area’’.3. During this meeting, the person presiding will explain the draftby-law and will hear every person or body wishing to expressan opinion.4. The draft by-law does not contain provision making it a by-lawsubject to approval by way of referendum.5. Any interested person may consult the draft By-law no. 1446and obtain copies thereof at the Office of the City Clerk, 4333Sherbrooke Street West, from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to4:30 p.m.GIVEN at Westmount, May 14, 2013.Viviana Iturriaga EspinozaGreffière de la ville / City Clerk

28 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – May 14, 2013418 Wood: Luther Hamilton Holton’s propertyHistory bythe houseAndy Dodge, CRAThe townhouse at 418 Wood Ave., justopposite the corner of Barat Rd., was oncepart of a huge flat area in eastern Côte St.Antoine, which was among the first to besubdivided for tract development. By 1876,the Town of Notre Dame de Grâce hadbeen split in two and the eastern section,now with the name of Côte St. Antoineand later to become Westmount, was apparentlyattracting a number of eager developerswho started subdividingWestmount to become a modern village.One of those companies, apparently,was the Montreal West End Building Society,which, in 1878, was forced to give up alarge stretch of property just to the west ofthe Sulpician farmland in a sheriff’s salebefore it even planned the subdivisions togo ahead with construction.The land, all of Lot 374 stretching northfrom Sherbrooke St. and what was thenthe east end of Côte St. Antoine Rd. (betweenwhat is now Mount Pleasant andWood), was picked up by Luther HamiltonHolton, a member of the house of commonsfor Châteauguay, for $250.(Holton originally was involved intransportation along the St. LawrenceRiver, then in the development of theGrand Trunk Railway. He was a Montrealcity councillor and a member of the legislativeassembly before entering thehouse of commons in 1867.)Area was subdividedHolton died two years later in March1880, leaving the land to his wife, DameEliza Forbes. She held on to the tract until1885 when she sold to William Lewis, whobegan plans to subdivide the entire area.Various subdivisions were added and thestreets built between then and 1891.Wood Ave. was still in the planningstages when Edward Askew, a restaurantproprietor with restaurants on NotreDame St. and St. Catherine St., purchasedthe entire block north from Sherbrooke towhat is now Holton Ave. (and might thenhave been called High Street) from Lewisfor $25,616.After what was probably much planningand speculation, and the transformationof Côte St. Antoine to the Town ofWestmount in the mid-1890s, two and ahalf lots comprising 50 feet of frontage onWood Ave., just above the lane behind theSherbrooke St. buildings, were sold toMary Anne Holgate, wife of JosephThompson, for $2,517.Sold for $8K in 1897Thompson built the buildings and soldoff one house that was to become 416Wood Ave. in December 1897 for $8,000.It appears from various notarial descriptionsthat 418 Wood was originallybuilt as a semi-detached house, but whateverit was, it could not sell. By June 1901,Holgate had to abandon the property “forthe benefit of her creditors,” and release itto John Ross, accountant, with instructionsto sell it for not less than $6,000. Heaccomplished the sale in December toJohn Millen, a downtown merchant.Millen lived there for more than twodecades, according to Lovell’s Directory,even though in 1915 he tried to sell it toLouis Schwab from East Orange, New Jersey.We know little about the buyer exceptthat he ceded the property back to Millenfour years later for non-payment of a$4,000 balance of sale he owed, plusamounts unpaid to another creditor,George Bromby.Turns into attached houseThe directory shows Millen as the occupantuntil 1924 when he sold to MurielEilleen Garth, wife of Merrill Beckett, for$15,000. In the same year a house wasbuilt attached to the north side of thebuilding, so it changed from being semidetachedto being attached, though thiswas not picked up by the notaries until1974.The Beckett family doubled the tenureestablished by Millen, living there throughthe Great Depression, World War II, theDuplessis era and even Expo ’67, finallyselling in September 1967 to GertrudeThorne, wife of Arthur Edward Stanger,described as a “gentleman” on the titledeed. They paid $45,000 for the property,tripling the price after 43 years.The next two sales joined the Westmounttradition of selling for “$1 andother good and valuable considerations,”probably to keep the prices out of the localnewspapers.It sold in October 1969 to Marion Watson,wife of Stephen Whitney, who is describedin the deed as a “retired farmer”living in Abbotsford, Quebec.Whitney is listed as the resident in the1973-74 Lovell’s Directory, and the motherand father are still listed as residents ofAbbotsford when, in 1974, they sell thehouse to Henri Lafleur, advocate, whoagain is registered as paying “$1” for theproperty.The lawyer lived in the house for mostof the eight years he owned it; it is not atall surprising to see that the price tripledagain, as he obtained $151,590 from FlorianRiecker in April 1982, just after thefirst separation referendum in Quebec.Forced to sell to brotherIt appears the buyer got into some financialtroubles a year later and wasforced to sell the house to his brother,Thomas, who is described as living inGeorgeville, Quebec. Both then and twoyears later when he bought back thehouse, the price is declared as $192,000.This is hardly the price Florian Rieckerwas to obtain the next year, 1986, when hesold the house to R.J. Ronci Properties Ltd.of Toronto for $360,000; then in 1987 itsold for $402,000; in 1988 that grew to$460,000 before the next crash came, andby 1994 the Schuchard-Bourne family wasforced to sell for only $400,000 to CliffordNoonoo, an investment advisor with TDWaterhouse.For him, this investment may haveElectronic IndependentsavailableEnjoy the Indie at supper timeon Tuesdays!Sign up by writing us:office@westmountindependent.com.418 Wood, photographed May 9.been his most lucrative, as he sold theproperty for $1,300,000 in April 2011, toJoanne McBurney, who still lives therewith her husband, Robert Henderson (accordingto Lovell’s Directory).History of 418 WoodAve. salesDate Buyer Price $30 Apr, 1901 John Ross abandonment24 Dec, 1901 John Millen 6,00027 Jan, 1915 Louis Schwab 12,00023 May, 1919 John Millen cession22 Apr, 1924 Muriel Garth 15,00011 Sep, 1967 Gertrude Thorne 45,0002 Oct, 1969 Marion Watson 17 Jun, 1974 Henri Lafleur 126 Apr, 1982 Florian Riecker 151,59012 Aug, 1983 Thomas Riecker 192,00012 Jul, 1985 Florian Riecker 192,00030 Dec, 1986 R.J. Ronci 360,000Properties14 Jul, 1987 Jean-François 402,000Simard & Dr. Peter Forbes17 Jun, 1988 Hedda Schuchard460,00010 Aug, 1994 Clifford Noonoo 400,0004 Apr, 2011 Joanne McBurney 1,300,000

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30 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – May 14, 2013T r e n d s e t t e r SBy Veronica RedgraveMila MulroneyIt is not only attending red carpet events for the Indie that I discover Westmounterswith great style. And it is not only walking along Westmountstreets. Some women are busy volunteering. Sitting on a committee withMila Mulroney, I could not help but admire her elegance. For the eighthyear, she is co-chairing Table of Hope, and for over 15 years, she has workedto help drive awareness of this cause to feed hungry school children at Sharethe Warmth in Pointe St. Charles. Volunteering is practically a full-timejob for her. As we chatted, I realized that her classic style was exactly as shesaid: comfortable.StyleYou attend an awful lot of meetings.What do you usually wear?I love suits. I wear pant and skirt suits.They are easy and always look smart. I liketo be comfortable. I usually bring a scarfwith me for colour and warmth.How would you describe yourpersonal style?I don’t really follow trends. I think mystyle is a classic European approach todressing. I mix and match a lot – withcolours and patterns, and with new andold items from my closet. I like to use accessoriesto change my look, especiallybold jewelry. At the same time, I love thesophistication of black in the winter. In thesummer, I switch to my brights and prettypastels.On weekends, what do you like to wear?It depends on where I am. Generally, Ichoose cashmere sweaters as they are chic,comfortable – and warm, if I need it. I likepants with a good cut, and wear themcuffed or straight. I also wear the shorterAudrey Hepburn-style length above theankle, which looks great with ballet shoesor loafers. If I am travelling, I have founda great silk-blend legging, which I wearwith boots in the winter and flats later on.LivingWho would you invite to a dinner party ifyou could have anyone in the world, andfrom any era?We have had fascinating people in ourhome and have also been to dinner partieswith interesting guests. My main criterionis to have thought-provoking conversations.In Europe, dinners are stimulatingas guests are often all ages, so one gets differentpoints of view.FashionI think all women love (love!) high heels. Asyou attend so many elegant events here andin Palm Beach, do you wear stilettos, the2013 “in” kitten heel or flats?I wear them all. My favourite is thenew-old kitten heel. For my runningaroundtown errands, I have comfortableloafers or ballet flats. For glamour, nothingbeats stilettos. When we are in warmerweather, I wear sandals and open-toedhigh heels.Who are your favourite designers?I love Lida Baday. And I just foundsome lovely dresses by Victoria Beckham.Polo/Ralph Lauren are weekendfavourites, and his evening wear is outstanding.I love Chanel suits, and, likemost women, save them forever. I also admireChado by Ralph Rucci.Do you have flowers in your home? What isyour favourite?With their graceful beauty, orchids,hands down. I keep them after the flowersfall and nurse them carefully in mykitchen, which has good light. The onesyou see now are from last year.If you had a choice, where would you live inthe world, money being no object?We have travelled a great deal, but I loveMontreal! My roots are here. And I cantravel easily to see my grandchildren inToronto.Mila Mulroney, dressed for an evening event, at her home, May 9.Photo: Ralph ThompsonRobberies, cont’d. from p. 10phones were stolen. (“Teenagers robbed atknife point in park,” April 30, p. 10).So far, she said, there have been foursuch crimes in Westmount in recentweeks and several more in the area. Police,she said, will be stepping up the pursuitby sending out plain-clothed investigators.In the meantime, she said police arealso handing out safety pamphlets and remindingpeople to be wary aroundevening rush hour, especially near publictransit stops and stations. People shouldbe discreet with their possessions andmoney so prying eyes don’t see how muchcash or valuables a potential victim is carrying,she said.

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