The Westmount examiner, 3 février 2005, jeudi 3 février 2005

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Monday, Trent looking fit and rested after a six-month sabbatical during which he granted no interviews explained how he arrived at his decision.\u201cI set out to fight mergers to the finish and, then, | wanted to ensure demergers happened.\u201d he said.\"It has been a long campaign, lasting almost a decade.My task is now done.If I staved on.it would he almost anti-climactic.\u201d Asked what he planned to do from now on, Trent replied simply, \u201c1 don't know.I always believed in closing one door before opening the other.\u201d He admitted he wasn't going to find it casy being away from politics.\u201cPolitics is a drug and I've gone through the last six months of disintoxication,\u201d he said, adding that the experience involved a mild form of withdrawal.Trent did not rule out the possibility of reentering politics once more in the future.Praising Westmount for its diversity and strong sense of community, Trent said he enjoyed collaborating with neighbours and fellow councillors 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February 8th at 10:00 AM É { g og : 2 = = = = © ; 2 25 VICTORIA $367,133.- $619,500.> = wl I k N 9 > S a CORRE MAT Bd Sawa hol TRAE rares mme mme ere am rime.Former mayor does not rule out a return to 0 political life in the future (continued from page 1) \u201cIt has been an honour to serve on council and as mayor, but the city thankfully is on the verge of entering a new chapter in its history and it is time for others to pick up the baton,\u201d he said On a regional scale, Trent said it will take years to repair the damage done to Quebec municipalities by both the PQ (with their forced mergers) and the Liberals (with their botched demergers).Predicting that another confrontation between Quebec and municipalities could be looming.Trent said a y leader was likely to emerge to ntually defend the cities\u2019 interests as he did.\u201cIt's time for a new regional leader to take it from here, preferably a leader from a francophone city.\u201d he said, Nonetheless, he expressed satisfaction in knowing that at least some Quebec cities will be regaining their independence.\u201cThose former cities that are now permanently merged with the megaci- ty of Montreal will see their number of elected officials decrease, while the taxes increase, both owing to the inevitable uniformization of the size of boroughs and their allotments.\u201d he said.\u201cAs I have stated from the outset.the megacity concept was firmly rooted in the past, and smaller cities are far better managed and responsive to their citizens.\u201d Looking ahead.Trent maintained that unless the government sees the error of its ways, there will be constant pressure to remerge.\u201cIt is crucial that the reborn cities on the South Shore and on Montreal Island work together to combat this tendency,\u201d he said.Trent said he hoped that in the future the provincial government would recognize the municipal level as a legitimate government in itself and begin to understand that urban regions in many ways have become more important than provinces or states.\u201cCities should not be treated as cash cows, nor be wiped off the map without their residents\u2019 consent,\u201d he said.Trent was first elected to Photo: Martin C.ig Peter Trent announces his decision not to run for another term as mayor of Westmount at a press conference in Victoria Hall on Monday morning.Westmount city council in 1983 and was mayor from 1991 until the forced merger with the City of Montreal in 2001.He served as president of the Conference of Montreal Suburban Mayors from 1994 to 1998 and was also vice-chairman of the Montreal Urban Community during that time.\u201cÀ political career is like having an affair: any fool can start one.but to end it requires considerable skill.\u201d he said at Monday's press conference in Victoria Hall.Friends, supporters and former political colleagues praised Trent for his many contributions while in office.\"I'm very proud to have been associated with Peter and to have worked with him for the 10 years that we were on council together.\u201d said Borough Mayor Karin Marks.\u201cI think this is another example of how he is not what everybody expects and he is really quite a remarkable man.He has provided Westmount with great leadership, and he's provided great leadership throughout the region and the island.\u201d Borough Councillor Cynthia Lulham said she was saddened that Trent would no longer be playing a key role in Westmount\u2019s political life.\u201cI think, though, that we've been very \u201c#1 where it really counts \u2026 with our clients! \u201cYou were fully informed about the market, persuasive and sensitive in suggesting the asking price and excellent negotiators on our behalf.\u201d To buy or sell, please call us.om.Sylvie Lafreniére / Reg Morden RE/MAX WESTMOUNT INC.933-6781 5 Chartered Real Estate Broker 10586018 EA 40461189 wo yes où + Sqr wget http://www.royallepage.ca westmount1@royallepage.ca REALTOR fortunate to have had him as mayor,\u201d she said.\u201cHis vision set forth the movement in Westmount that included the renovation of the library and of Victoria Hall, but also brought together the citizens to fight for their community.\u201d Borough Councillor John de Castell.who served one term wiih Trent, which was cut short by the forced mer Ber.said the occasion was bittersweet.\u201cPeter was, undoubtedly, our leader throughout the anti-merg- er movement and the demerger movement,\u201d he said.\u201cI would go as far as to say no Peter Trent, no demerger.It's sad to see the end of Peter's reign as mayor, so to speak.That said, I fully understand his rationale for not coming back.\u201d Former mayor May Cutler said the smartest thing she ever did was to enlist Trent as her successor.\u201cEven though then it was to build the library, I feel 1 had a certain prescience that something dire might happen that only you could solve,\u201d she said to him.\u201c1 hope.Peter, that even though we'd have loved to 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ages to help : \u201c(The treasure hunt) is a new beat the winter blues and Montreal's activity we've added this year.It\u2019s freezing temperatures.going to be different having a tug of Dave Lapointe, coordinator at the war at this time, since we usually have Sports and Recreation Department it on Family Day in May, so it\u2019s going said the usual annual events will be to be the first time.\u201d taking place at the carnival, such as Starting today, there will be a sleigh rides and the very popular Centre in Westmount Park Church, where about 60 people are expected to attend.Tickets are $6.50 per person and can be purchased at Contactivity Centre.Later on in the day, there will be family tobogganing (helmets are recommended) from 6:30 p.m.to 9:30 p.m.at Murray Hill Park.It\u2019s going to be fun for all since there will also be a bonfire, skating and free hot chocolate.On Friday, Feb.4, there's going to be a family carnival cruise party at Victoria Hall from 6 p.m.to midnight, 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In spite of the fact that the Liberals tried to stop us from demerging, we got our city back! And in spite of Mayor Tremblay\u2019s misinformation, we got our city back!\u201d Little did anyone know at the time, but that triumphant scene in Westmount City Hall, minutes Wayne Larsen w after the demerger referen- e-mail: larsenw@transcontinental.ca dum results were announced, would be Trent\u2019s last few minutes in public life- -at least for the foreseeable future.As it turned out, it was a fitting climax not only to a long and hard-fought demerger campaign, but also to an 18-year ca cer in Westmount politics that began when he was elected alderman in 1983 and ended\u2014against his will\u2014in 2001 when the creation of the Montreal megacity cut short his third term as mayor.The recent announcement that Mr.Trent will not be running for the mayoralty of Westmount this coming November no doubt caine as a great surprise to many lt was generally assumed that, after leading Westmount back out of its forced merger with the Montreal megacity, he .would immediately turn his attention toward regaining his former job as mayor.After all, his four-year obligation to citizens, which began with the municipal election of 1999, had never been fulfilled; it had been cut short by Bill 170 and he is the kind of man who honours his commitments.True enough, but it must be pointed out that his tireless efforts in spearheading the local demerger campaign- not to mention serving as a major figure in the province-wide political battle\u2014turned out to be a full-time occupation that was carried out on his own time and on his own tab, and exceeded by far what would have been his third term as mayor.In short, Mr.Trent's service to his community went well beyond the call of duty, and now he has decided to take a breather.But don't count him out completely.If history has taught us anything, just about anything is possible when it comes to politics\u2014God knows.especially in Quebec.Mr.Trent may have bowed out of public life for the time being, but no one can predict what the future will bring.There is no shortage of speculation that he may eventually decide to pursue a political career at the federal level.He may even toss his hat into the mayoral ring once again in four years\u2019 time.Whatever happens is anyone's guess.In the end.no one can blame him for arriving at this decision.The entire megacity saga has been long and sordid, strewn with countless plot twists and emotional confrontations.The many political obstacles along the way have been one thing, but it must have been downright painful to deal on a daily basis with fellow mayors who kept jumping from one side to the other in a shameless, pathetic attempt to save their jobs, as well as the stubborn refusal of the French-language media to give up.that hilariously outdated concept of Westmount as an English- only enclave where silk ascots are de rigueur and four o'clock tea is a sacred rite.Peter Trent's efforts on behalf of his community have been nothing short of remarkable.Words like integrity, courage and fortitude easily spring to mind.but it must be remembered that this is anything but an obituary.As he pointed out prior to Monday's press conference, he was saying au revoir and not adieu.Sancton tribute was appreciated To the editor: On behalf of the Sancton family, I would like to thank you and the staff of The Examiner for the very fine tribute you paid to John Sancton in your issue of Jan.13, following his death on Dec.28.During his more than 30 years as publisher of The Examiner, he obviously felt very strongly about the power of the paper to shape the community in positive ways.Your coverage reflected this, and 1 believe he would have been very proud to see your fine tributes.Thanks again to all involved.I would like to remind the community that a public celebration of the life of John Sancton will be held this Sunday afternoon.Feb.6.at 2:30 p.m.at Victoria Hall.The family looks forward to seeing friends and others whose lives he touched.Don Sancton Beaconsfield Trent needed at provincial level To the editor: Though the reasons for the departure of Peter Trent from Westmount municipal politics were explained to us, it is indeed regrettable that we will lose his services.He was a city councillor for eight years and then his term of mayor was abruptly ended after ten years by the PQ government of Quebec in a most arbitrary way.His administration was responsible for upgrading Victoria Hall, the library, the Lawn Bowling Club and the greenhouse, among many other achievements to improve life in Westmount.As he stated in his remarks to the room crowded with the media and local supporters, he feels the Liberal government acted in a shameful way with the demerger voting processes.Yet despite these obstacles.Westmount and many other former municipalities were successful.The problem now being faced by us, is which party should get our vote in the next provincial election.Certainly not the Liberals after the shabby way they have acted\u2014not the separatist Parti Québecois or the pseudo-separatist ADQ.What is needed is a new provincial party and Peter Trent would be the ideal man to head it.He would have the support of the demerged municipalities, as well as those which narrowly missed the mark in the undemocratic voting procedures.This is apart from the general Quebec @ lation, whose opinion of the Charest government is at a low point after their waffling on many issues, but do not want Quebec to separate.Stanley Baker De Maisonneuve Boul.wv 2 3 ~ Da) [al S 3 c L © u x 8 © pas 3 £ = a he Socimeant S n > Publisher Gordon Brewerton ext 27 Classified Boxed Ads Tel, (514) 685-4690 ext.245 Production Manager : Jean Gauthier 3 | e-mail:publisher@transcontinental.ca Classified Ads Tel.: (514) 321-2000 Graphic Designer Emanuela Nicutescu > ; Fax (450) 668-2901 ati A | = A Editor © Wayne Larsen ext 32 Regional Office Printing Danscontinenta Printing D £.inc - és -mail-larsenw@t tinental.ca ivision Transmag è Sayre e-maitlarsenwitranscont Hebdos 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Ten Years Ago February 2, 1995 ROBILLARD CHALLENGED: \u201cLucienne Robillard left an all-candi- dates meeting surprised and upset after facing repeated questions about her candidacy and the cost of the St.Henri-Westmount byelection.\u2018She was -ite upset\u2019 when she finally left the m, said Stanley Baker, a member of the Westmount Municipal Association, which organized the event in conjunction with the Westmount Examiner.\u2018They did give her a tough time of it,\u201d Baker said.\u201d Fifteen Years Ago February 1, 1990 LABOUR STRIFE ENDS: \"It's all over.A year of unsettled labour problems between the city and its 100 white collar employees came to an end Wednesday last week with acceptance by the workers of the latest city offer The new three-year contract for 1989-91 is expected to be submitted to city council for approval next Monday, with signing scheduled for a few days later.\u201d Twenty Years Ago February 7, 1985 VINEBERG LANDSLIDE: \u201cRhoda Vineberg emerged a clear winner in the ward 1 by-election Monday, taking all but 59 of the 359 votes cast.Minutes after the 6 p.m.closing of the polls at fire station No.2 on Victoria avenue, her only opponent.Allen Nutik, conceded defeat and congratulated Mrs.Vineberg for her campaign.It was announced at council's regular monthly meeting Tuesday night that Mrs.Vineberg is to become the city\u2019s commissioner of fire.\u201d Gutts, gift ba skets and party REVENGE IS ON CHRETIEN\u2019S MIND Tommy Schnurmacher ou remember Jean Chrétien?Ye the former prime minister who is as Machiavellian and shrewd now as he ever was.Currently he's in the midst of having the Gomery inquiry for breakfast.No matter what happens from here on in.Chrétien's got it made in the shade.Justice John Gomery may be the most respected jurist this side of Clarence Darrow, but it matters not one whit.Poor Justice Gomery decided to shoot the breeze with a few reporters while the inquiry was still going on.Big mistake.That's all it took for eagle-eyed Chrétien to set up a multi-pronged campaign.Not being a particularly shy individual, he went for the jugular\u2014dis- credit the whole shebang.If Chrétien and his legal beagles cannot get Gomery to heave himself overboard.they'll enlist the Federal Court to do the job for them.Whether the entire inquiry falls apart or not, its vaunted credibility is already in tatters.According to the accepted wisdom, the voting public will be enraged if the inquiry is torpedoed and take out its anger on the Liberals.That may be the accepted wisdom, but it's wisdom not worth accepting.First of all, the general public is bored of it all.They already know that Liberal higher-ups were fully responsible for the sponsorship scandal, but they don't particularly care anymore.They're planning to vote Liberal OS for all occasions anyway, since most are hardly likely to re-discover Conservative leader Stephen Harper who has now decided to bet the farm on his opposition to same-sex marriage.Let's play \u2018Let\u2019s Say\u201d.Let's say that the public does get angry at the imminent demise of the Gomery commission.Let's say they get angry enough to punish the Liberals.Wouldn't that upset Chretien?Hardly.Chrétien may have been quiet for the last few months, but don't think for a moment that he hasn't been paying close attention.Don't think for a moment that he\u2019s still not smarting from the shabby treatment he received at the hands of the party.Now that he is out of public life, what is that really animates Jean Chrétien?Other than his wife Aline.what's his current passion?It\u2019s not money.He's raking that in by the millions setting up deals for Canadian business in Russia and elsewhere.It's not political accomplishment.He already has that under his belt having won three successive landslide victories.Chrétien and his supporters are still convinced that the public would have forgotten about the Sponsorship SAT OST TERS EER TRE UT, IS VERS Surdav February A 2 ERAN et REET RT 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boondoggle at Human Resources and the hapless $2 billion gun registry.So what is it that Keeps Chrétien going?Two words.Paul Martin.Chrétien loathes the man and he would love nothing better than to see him defeated in a general election.He chose issues like Kyoto and same-sex marriage for the express purpose of making life difficult for Martin.If a damaged Gomery commission damages Martin, Chrétien would be delighted.Chrétien still remembers how he was tossed aside by Martin.He's furious for Martin having set up the inquiry in the first plac.Close friends of the f rmer PM insist that he wants to be speak up at the inquiry in order to place the sponsorship program in context.They say that he just wants to be heard.He doesn't want to get heard He wants to get even.+ Tommy Schnurmacher is heard weekdays 9 a.m.to noon on CJAD 800 Radio.His e-mail address is tommys@vdn.ca.SEND THE EDITOR AN E-MAIL: larsenw@transcontinental.ca ve CORE & 2905.2-4 p.m Westmount Adj.4647 Roslyn Ave.REAL JEWEL.$695,000.Westmount 4 THE MARKET!!! 1899 century old À Victorian beauty.4+1 bedroom, exquisite wood- : work, moldings, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, 2 1 powder room.Finished basement with m and full bathroom.Move-in condition.Westmount Adj.11 Condo 2000 sq.ft.on first level of a very quiet building, 3 bedrooms, master bedroom ensuite and walk-in.Windows on | cat-in kitchen, large balcony, -extremely bright.$449,000.CEL AE Aree ee L abey = S00Z \u2018\u20ac AUPNIG34 \u201cAepsiny] - YINIVEXT INNOINLSIM IHL Page 8 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, February 3, 2005 = EC a UE When faced with the daunting prospect of choosing a sleepaway camp for a child, a parent has a lot to consider\u2014especially if it is a first time camp experience.Misconceptions abound about summer camp and what goes into choosing the best one for each child.What follows is a iist of the Top ten myths about choosing a camp.Myth #1 - \"For children prone to homesickness, a shorter camp session Top ten myths ab EEL ERY mmerlCa Ar ER - 7524 pa is best.\" Fact: In reality, a longer camp stay allows a child to get over any homesickness, make new friends and enjoy the complete camp experience.Once they have done this they feel a real sense of accomplishment.Myth #2 - \"If another child liked this camp then it must be a good one for my child.\u201d Fact: Program offerings and philosophies vary from camp to camp.Some are more sports oriented, some # Choice of activities include: kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, tennis, archery, woodworking, mountain biking and wilderness canoc trips Call us for a brochure and video: Operated by the Van Wagner family since 1925 NOMININCUE Tel: 1-866-856-1333 Fax: 514-856-8001 www.nominingue.com email: camp@axess.com # Forboysaged 7to 16 2 # 400 acres of woods and playing fields # Half mile of sandy beach # 2 hours north of Montreal Accredited member of the Quebec and Ontario Camping Associations xtc v\u2014 A RIE] sam.IRS 0e (3 2.Rade amie Summer Fun for Kids 5-14 www.athletics.mcgill.ca 514-398-7011 A diversified sports program open to boys and girls Weekly Sessions June 27 August 12 Select weeks still available Daily swimming featuring the Olympic Way program Sports Plus & Childcare After-Camp Programs Available out choosing a camp more artistic and some more competitive.Just as no two children are alike, a camp that is a great fit for one child may be a poor choice for another.Myth #3 - \"The proximity of the camp to my home is what's most important.\u201d Fact: It\u2019s fine if the best camp for the child happens to be close by, but often that\u2019s not the case.It\u2019s better to select the right camp.regardless of location, than a wrong one that\u2019s nearby.In the event of an emergency, parents can\u2019t be at the camp immediately regardless of where the camp is.One can generally fly to camps that may be further away.often arriving there sooner than driving to one that may be closer to home.Myth #4 - \"Specialty Camp vs.General camp: My child loves baseball, so I'll send him to a baseball camp for a couple of weeks.\" Fact: This may be OK if the child has already attended a general camp.is a little older and ready to handle the intensity of a one-activitv camp.We recommend a general camp for a child's first sleepaway experience.General camps are more nurturing and spend time helping children to adjust to being away from home.They also offer children exposure to a variety of activities, which often generates new interests for a child.Specialty camps are there to instruct and provide intensive skill development and (in the case of sports specialty camps) tournament play.(continued on page 9) 40579923 MeGll SPORTS CAMP Summer Camp Index ART & SOUL Montreal Ages 4 & up (Co-ed) (514) 931-4111 « LAMPIONS DAY CAMT Montreal Ages 3-14 (Co-ed) (514) 739-3721 FERME D'ANDRE Ormstown Ages 4-14 (Co-ed) (450) 829-2940 LAIP KANAUVAN St.Sauveur des Monts Ages 7-16 (Co-ed) (514) 849-5331 ext 270 THE HORSE PEOPLE Wendover, Ontario Ages 9-18 (Co-ed) (877) 673-5905 A ni 374 TAF Laurentians Ages 6-16 (Co-ed) (514) 485-1135 McGILL SUMMER SPORTS CAMP Montreal Ages 5-14 (Co-ed) (514) 398-7011 SOV NOMININO Laurentians Ages 7-16 (Boys) (514) 856-1333 CAMP OUAREAU St.Donat Ages 8-15 (Girls) (819) 424-2662 We YOO Cul NTR @- DAY CAMP Montreal Ages 4-15 (Co-ed) (514) 484-5226 SANS SOUCI RIDING CENTRE Ste Clotilde Ages 8-17 (Co-ed) (450) 826-3772 I KE VOR WILLIAMS AIT STAR BASKETBAI CAMP Montreal Ages 7-18 (Co-ed) (514) 932-4340 0) PF æ, © weeps.ow (continued from page 8) Myth #5 -\"The best camps are the most expensive ones.\" Fact: While it\u2019s true that you generally get what you pay for, there is a wide range of camp tuition available, from about $400 to $1,200 per Qk Some very good programs are available at che lower end of the spectrum.Examine all the factors, not just price.Myth #6 - \"My child must attend camp with a friend.\u201d Fact: This may aid in the process of getting the child to go to camp, but once the children are there, it typically does more harm than good.Friends that go to camp together often stick together, alienating themselves from the group and preventing a very important aspect of camp from taking place: making new friends.Occasionally the more independent child will begin making friends.leaving the other child feeling abandoned and betrayed.resulting in a strained camp experience\u2014and a broken friendship.Myth #7 - \"My child is too young or not ready for camp.\u201d Fact: Frequently, the parent is really expressing that they are not ready for the child to leave the nest and go to camp! Historically, families who send younger children (ages six to 10) to camp report a much easier adjustment and better overall experience.Older children have a more developed sense of fear, which can hinder the adjustment process, teens can often be rebel- Kamp Kanawana is a co-ed camp for children gaff aged 7 to 16 years.Nestled in the heart of 4 : the Laurentians, on 500 acres near M St.Sauveur, we specialize in FUN! - For over 100 years wettäve shared our excitement for dis cdvery, personal growth and lédYership with young pedi om | over the world.UE AL Ram 0 Open House : Sat., May 28, 2005 from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.** 673 Montée Ste.Elmire, SL Sauveur » fori W.ymMcakanawana.com da es and times for our parent information nights «eves BNE SR ow RE Sa 4 lious and fight the notion of going to camp, and older children may be newcomers in a camp with children that have been attending for vears.Myth #8 - \"I need to visit the camp before 1 make my selection.\u201d Fact: Some families are early planners and do visit camps the summer before they send their kids to camp.This is really the only useful time to pre-visit.To visit during the off-season, when camp is closed, is to see nothing more than an empty facility\u2014dull and uninformative at best.Most families, (over 90 per cent,) choose the camps for their children without first pre-visiting.Today, most camps have videotapes and Web sites which are a great way to see a camp in action.It\u2019s also wise to request and speak with references (parents of children that have attended the camp).Myth #9 - \"I'll start my planning in the spring.\" Fact: Not a wise idea! Over the past 2 years, a record number of children (over 6 million each summer) have attended camp.Demand has outgrown supply.Many families have ended up on waiting lists that never opened up.The slowing economy is not expected to have much of an effect on the growing demand for summer camp.Families should begin their camp selection process as early as possible.The peak months for camp enrollment are December through March.Some great camps are still available in the spring, but it\u2019s a risky game of hit and miss.(continued on page 10) Canoe-tripping Nature programs Rock climbing DR Leadership Developmen Kayaking Swimming Sports _ 30% X Creative Arts : } \u2026and more! vus QE + aL a m8 * CHAMPIONS DAY CAMP AND TEDDY BEAR CAMP GIRLS AND BOYS 3-14 SINCE 1979 CHAMPIONS HAS OFFERED MORE SPORTS AND SUMMER ADVENTURES FOR CAMPERS TO ENJOY THAN ANY OTHER CAMP AROUND.\u2014 DAILY RED CROSS SWIMMING INSTRUCTION, EXCITING SPORT CAMPS, ART, DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION, DESTINATION HOLLYWOOD, ANIMAL KINGDOM, WATERWORLD, ICE HOCKEY & FIGURE SKATING.TEL.739-3721 - 739-3423 www.championsdaycamp.com ON THE SECLUDED ACRES OF COLLEGE NOTRE-DAME ADJACENT TO WESTMOUNT, MOUNT-ROYAL, ion HAMPSTEAD AND OUTREMONT \u2014 We build strong Kids, strong families, strong communities JON Tourisme ill Québec 6 bry - S007 ¢ upmaay epsinUL - YINIVYXI INNOINLSTW IHL Page 10 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, February 3, 2005 (continued from page 9) Myth #10 - \"Not every child is cut out for camp, so maybe camp is not for us.\u201d Fact: While it is true that not every camp is right for every child, there is a camp out there where each child can thrive.Regardless of a child\u2019s personality or nature, camp can afford them the chance to have fun, make new friends, develop skills and cultivate new interests.What's important is to understand the child\u2019s style and interests and find a camp that meshes with those.For example, sending a child whose passion is performing arts to a competitive, sports-oriented camp would probably be a disappointment to all.Camps may sometimes try to be all things to all children, but take the time to really explore what each camp offers in the areas that interest your child.And keep in mind, siblings can be very different, so a camp that has been a success for one child may or may not be the perfect place for the child that follows.Parents should be prepared to discuss any of these or other concerns they have with the directors of the camps they are considering.When you feel that you have found one on the same wavelength, you can be comfortable and confident in making your camp decision.Participating in group activities, like swimming, can help young campers conquer homesickness.\"An exceptional experience for your ch child\u201d R Residential Summer Riding Camp NH Residential Spring and Fall Week-end Camp Co-Ed, 8-17 yrs of age BILINGUAL CAMP 7 t - Beautiful site and facilities sus [4 SL QUEBEC - 350 acres T - 30 km south of Montreal - over 30 years experience H H - 40 School horses - 65 campers E O RS E - In-ground swimming pool - QCA, OCA, FEQ.accred.T Tol.(450) 826-3772 Information - 1183 rte.209, Ste.Clotilde, Quebec, JOL 1W0 WWH BONG SOAK QC CO Send your child to Redwood every day ; and get a hug every night! Situated on a beautiful private 27 acre country property, near Hudson - St.Lazare, children participate in over twenty exciting activities, including rock climbing, water slides, swim instruction, batting cages, overnights, riding, golfing and biking.Door to door bus service available from Westmount and the West End of Montreal.SPACES ARE FILLING UP SO CALL NOW TO REGISTER STAFF - APPLY NOW FOR A GREAT SUMMER JOB! www.redwooddaycamp.com 40593631 z= Country Day Comp Jo (514) 484- 5226 pe à Ferme\u201d wÂndré 5 depuis 1 060 Summer camp an nature classes \u201cRide the horses, feed the animals, swing in the bam.Discover life on.the farm and make friends! .ASSOCIATION DES CANPS OU QUEBEC (450) 829-2940 www.lafermedandre.com People Inc.e Superb equestrian facilities e 2:1 staff to camper ratio e Red Cross swim program « Great camp program e Nationally certified coaches 2, 4, 6, & 8 week residential programs A great place to get started.A great place to progress Also: sports, movies, bonfires, square dances, and games.Alt cabins include B/R & Shower OCA & CCA accredited 28 yrs.Te: 1-877-673-5905 e-mail: Ty com Web: rr thehorsepeople.com WIN OK VION Camp MeroMar Summers of fun for kids peace of mind for parents & en SE ICF 4066 ***CITQ ail te WS i ane ME tte =» IS 1 My kids .go to camp?Michele Klein How can this possibly be?My son is nine years old and my daughter is five, and I've just signed them up for sleep- @ = camp.It seems like it was just yesterday that [ was spending the best summers of my life as a camper.Could I possibly have children that are already that age.What kind of mother sends a five- year-old to sleepaway camp?Mine did.How could she have done that?I guess she's smarter that I thought! After having searched and scrutinized numerous programs, I have finally found the right camp.My kids are looking forward to the summer.watching the camp video for the thousandth time, talking about all the things they will be doing.The winter months are filled with purchasing the necessary clothing and items needed.ironing in labels, and calming fears (most of them my own).It's the day before camp.I call my mother.Can I really do this?Can they really do this?\"You did it,\" she says.That was different \u2014 these are my kids! I drive them up on \"CAMP-DAY\".They look a little anxious when I leave, but so do all the other Kids.I know that this is the best possible experience 1 can give them.Two days later; the first letters arrive.My daughter's contains a crayon drawing of her counsellor, (she can't write yet).The counsellor looks like something from \u2018Halloween IIT\".It's probably just my daughter's interpretation, 1 say to myself.My son's letter contains a pre- stamped postcard in an envelope with a stamp on it.I thought we had gone over how postcards and letters work.What else have I forgotten to tell him?He says things are great.I write, I call, I see them on visiting day, (only to find my daughter wearing someone else's clothes, and three girls wearing hers).They are happy.The day has come to pick them up.They look healthy, tanned, happy and a little more grown up.The tears are because they have to leave.My son says they offered him a guinea pig to take care of.I only have to buy a cage, food and a water bottle.On the way home all they talk about is camp, concerned with when camp starts next year.I smile.1 have done well.1 have raised two campers.Come discover the Big difference a small university can make to something important.your future.¢ Small classes (Avg 24) e Low student to teacher ratio: 17:1 Incredible school spirit UNIVERSITÉ BISHOP\u201dS UNIVERSITY Give us a day of your life we'll give you the best years of yours! Visit us on Saturday, February 19, 2005 Call now to register : 877-822-8200 Would your kids enjoy camp?Some parents wonder if they should send their kids to summer camp.Will they have fun?Will they be safe?Will they survive without my Wednesday night meatloaf?In fact, summer camp is a special treat for kids.There are no parents, no homework and no responsibilities.But that doesn\u2019t mean one summer camp is just as good as the next.For kids to get the most of out the experience, it has to satisfy their needs, whether it is discovering new things, improving their talents, or simply having fun.It should also give kids a chance to be alone with their thoughts once in a while.Many summer camps give kids a chance to push their abilities, to excel and to measure up to others, whether it be through cultural or sporting activities.Through these challenges, children learn more about their own strengths and weaknesses and learn how to be at peace with both.Naturally, these fun and stimulating challenges must be provided in a safe and comfortable environment.Kids who enjoy their time at summer camp will talk about their experiences at length once they are back at home.It\u2019s PORTES OUVERTES Collégial et 5° secondaire AFI) 10 FEVRIER 2005 normal for them to go on about their adventures, how great the counselors were and how they can't wait to go back next year.Choosing a camp When you have a list of the camps you think would be best for your camper, you should contact the camp directly.Consider these questions: « What is your background in camping?The OCA recommends that a camp director have a minimum of 8-10 years of camping experience as a staff member and 4-5 years in a senior staff or supervisory capacity.+ Find out about the philosophy that guides the program and leadership of the camp.» How old are your counsellors?What is your camper-to-counsellor ratio?Ask about the training of the staff, the rate of staff turnover and the experience of the senior staff.- What percentage of your campers return each year?+ Can the camp accommodate special- needs campers?- How do children get to and from the camp?Reprinted with permission of The Ontario Camping Association DEI4dHA2IH Baccalauréat international LES ST Ee E Le College Jean-de-Brébeuf est un college essentiellement preuniversitaire.Diplôme d'études collégiales Sad * Résidences (pour filles et garçons) * Bourses d'aide financière et d'excellence - plus de 140 000 $ versés annuellement z Sciences de la santé Sciences de la nature (200.10) Sciences pures et appliquées Sciences humamnes (300.10) Option Économie Option Histoire Arts visuels, Design et Communications Arts et Lettres (500.A1) Lettres, Théâtre et Communications Création multimédia et Communications Sciences de la nature (200.B0) Sciences de la santé Sciences pures et appliquées Sciences humaines ou (300.A0) Etudes internationales de l'administration Individu, culture et société Sciences, Lettres et Arts (700.A0) Ce programme vise à fournir à l'étudiant une formation préparant a la quasi-totalité des programmes universitaires Deux programmes en association avec l'École de musique Vincent-d'Indy 5\u20ac SECONDAIRE - Pour filles et garçons Ven1ga4 epsINyL - ¥ININY NT LNNOINLSIW IHL = .11 3bey - soo Page 12 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, February 3, 2005 FIND THE RIGHT CAMP OR TRIP FOR YOUR CHILD * CANADIAN * AMERICAN * EUROPEAN PROGRAMS AVAILABLE STUDENT CAMP & TRIP ADVISORS A FREE SERVICE SINCE 1970 PERSONAL INTERVIEWS / PERSONALIZED MATCHES Koral Zeidel ea Lynn Yaphe 482-6756 V7 934-1462 40585288 How to conquer the Summertime Camp Blues School is out and it's time for many kids to head off to sleepaway camp for a summer of fun, new friends and taking everything the Great Outdoors has to offer.While living away from home for a few weeks can be a great opportunity for children to develop independence and social skills, new campers may find the idea of being away from home surrounded by new faces scary.Whether they miss the familiarity of friends and family or are having a hard time making friends, homesick children can experience alternating bouts of sadness, anxiety and even physical symptoms like nausea.However, despite the fears or tears, parents should resist the urge to hop in the car immediately and drive to the mountains to rescue their homesick youngsters.Most children can overcome their feelings with a little time and some help from Mom or Dad.Following are a few pointers to help children overcome their homesickness: - Emphasize the positive aspects of camp - new friends.swimming.outdoor fun.Participating in activities with other children.especially ones that are physically oriented.can help alleviate the \"sleepaway camp blues.\u201d » Stay in touch by letter.phone or e-mail.It's important that children know that their parents aren't sending them away because they don't care.Try to send + Provide writing paper and self-addressed stamped envelopes so children can write home with ease.Make sure children understand that they can and should write a letter when feeling homesick.« Pack a camera or scrapbook.Have children fill the pages with keepsakes.pictures or notes of their activities at camp.When they return home, parents and children can share the scrapbook\u2014 and the experience\u2014together.+ Nighttime can be the hardest for kids.Send children off to camp with a favorite stuffed animal.blanket, pillow or CD for comfort.+ Before going away.parents and children can spend an afternoon making a special \"camp calendar\" to help keep track of the days until they return home.For children who continue to feel miserable after several days.refusing invitations to participate in activities or isolating themselves from cabin mates, parents should speak to camp staff before ultimately deciding what to do.Remember.children develop at different rates.and some may be ready for camp before others are.It's important that parents not ridicule.embarrass or make children feel guilty for being unable to \"stick it out\u201d away from home.Instead, them for suggestions about how they can enjoy the rest of their summer vacation.mail daily: even a simple \"Hi\" on a postcard can work wonders.Ask family and friends to write so that children receive even more mail.Tel (514) 484-3548 NCJ EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Margaret A.Jacobs 4920 de Maisonneuve Blvd.West, Suite 10, Westmount, Qc H3Z INI Res (514) 481-4452 - Fax (514) 484-6000 e-mail: mags@ncj.ca 40585279 574731 © ARS Sponsors: Pharmaprbc Alexis Ninon, Mercedes Silver Star and Converte Prose Sans A rmaprix-Alexis Nihon, Mercedes Silver Star and Converse present \u201c55-TREVOR WILLIAMS ALL-STAR \"> BASKETBALL ACADEMY < * FOR BOYS + GIRLS 7-18 YEARS OLD 2 INSTRUCTOR: TREVOR WILLIAMS (FORMER CANADIAN BASKETBALL OLYMPIAN)