The Clannad Story begins The beauty of Ireland reaches past her grandiose and picturesque landscapes, into the music of the people. It is here that the Clannad story begins. Composed of three siblings and their two Kieron Yates Special twin uncles,the Brennan clan of Gweedore have been creating their own blend of traditional Irish folk and New Age since 1970. They have toured the word extensively and have received praise for their seventeen albums,earning awards such as a Grammy in 1999, a BAFTA for creating the soundtrack to"Robin Of Sherwood" and in 2007, were presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The Brennan family haven't recorded as Clannad in fourteen years, yet that is all about to change as the clan prepares to unveil a brand new record. "Much has happened since then and we have all been involved in individual projects and collaborations" Moya explains, "It's been a valuable time for all of us and very interesting now to come together again to record.We are bringing the wealth of our Clannad experience along with what we have individually learned.Our writing for this album has been a great shared experience - revisiting the forms and sounds of our early years with a fresh look at the themes that have always inspired us - the Irish landscape, legends and the elements which forge the unique atmosphere of our beautiful country." In 1982, Clannad were approached to record the theme song to a television show named "Harry's Game", that song entered the UK charts and became the first and only Gaelic language song to ever achieve this feat."Of course we're incredibly proud of this achievement.This is our first language and when we started off people thought we were crazy to be singing Irish songs. It was so unfashionable at the time" Moya states, "I'd like to think that the success of 'Harry's Game' gave the language a sense of credibility both in Ireland and abroad." That same year, Enya Brennan, most commonly known as Enya,left the group to pursue a solo career,and has en- joyed international acclaim ever since. I asked Moya if she thought Enya might ever re-join the family act."Enya's music is intensely individual and personal," she told me, "She has created a great place for herself in the world's music and I can't see any reason why she should think of doing anything else." Are we to expect further endeavours from the Clannad clan? "There's certainly a lot of music left in us.So perhaps this is the dawning of a new era. I feel that our music is timeless - so our return will bring freshness to the familiar sounds you know. Significantly, we are touring with a far more acoustic sound.Although there will be other musicians on stage with us in Canada, the days of the huge band are over. It's essentially the five of us, as we were when we started all those years ago, doing what we do best - and loving it." Clannad kick off their first North American tour since 1993, with a stop here in Montreal on September 20th, at Place Des Arts.Tickets can still be had, and this is most certainly an event not to miss. Comment on this article at: www.westendtimes.ca Clean-up at des Rapides Park photos: courtesy of Heritage Laurentien A sampling of objects pulled from the River during This Saturday, September 22, Heritage Laurentien will manage its 14th Fall Shoreline Cleanup. This cleanup will courtesy of Heritage Laurentien Special however be different in 2012. It will be conducted both as part of the 100th anniversary of LaSalle as well as on the 75th anniversary to the day of creation of the Heron Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary. This cleanup will be the opportunity for residents to help clean the St. Lawrence River. The cleanup will go from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Meals will be provided to participants registered by September 19 thanks to a sponsorship with Fontaine Santé and the support of the city of Montreal, Borough of LaSalle.And to celebrate the75th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Heritage Laurentien has planned various activities allowing "participants to discover the rich biological diversity existing because of the Migratory Bird Sanctuary." The cleanup will begin at the parc des Rapides, located on boulevard LaSalle, at the bot- cleanups in previous years tom of 7th Avenue. Over the years, cleanups overseen by Heritage Laurentien pulled more than 300m3 of waste out of the river, including a multitude of objects ranging from old cars to mattresses, mannequins,bicycles,safes and much more. It is not however the unusual objects that are the most problematic. Plastic bags and other packaging alone have many very negative impacts. In fact, more than 100,000 marine mammals die each year while birds are found dead with more than 1500 pieces of plastic in their stomachs.Your help is essential both to clean your own shores more than to protect all animals that would otherwise die because of these wastes.To register, simply visit the website or call 514-367- 6540 www.heritagelaurentien.org. Comment on this article at: www.westendtimes.ca * SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 11

Rejuvenate your skin with a Vampire Facelift Clinique Revolution du Plateau specializes in advanced injection techniques Clinique Revolution du Plateau offers facial, neck and hand rejuvenation in a personalized and beautiful setting. Emily White Special The clinic has recently moved to a new location with high ceilings, original turn of the century moldings and beautiful hard wood floors. Patient experience is the number one priority for owner Dr.Yoel Moyal CCFP EM. For Dr. Moyal, making his patients feel comfortable is more than just offering them a cup of coffee. It is also about being very attentive to his clients and working with them to create a rejuvenation plan that fits their priorities, budget and expectations. "Our approach is really friendly and professional, there is never any selling or pressure," says Dr. Moyal. "We build lasting relationships with our patients based on trust and honesty." Dr Moyal always takes the time to inform, explain and advise patients on the best approach suited to their situation. "We take the time to understand what is bothersome to the client and how we can refresh the client's appearance to their satisfaction." Typically on a patient's first appointment, Dr. Moyal will talk to the client, observe them and determine why they are getting certain wrinkles. Then he will make a plan on how to address each component. With some, he begins treatment after the initial consult, but if he feels they are not ready to go ahead with a treatment, he will wait until they are. Clinique Revolution du Plateau offers three advanced techniques, Botox, Juvederm and the newest being the Vampire Facelift, which is also known as Plasma Rich Platelets (PRP). Vampire Facelift (PRP) PRP is a nonsurgical procedure similar to filler injections. The treatment rejuvenates the skin by using the body's own growth factors. Dr. Moyal collects blood samples from the patient and places these vials into a centrifuge where the blood, which is made up mostly of red and white blood cells, separates.The red cells collect on the bottom,while the plasma, made up of white cells and platelets sits at the top. This is a process surgeons have been using for many years to increase healing of tissue, tendons and wounds, but has only recently been Dr. Moyal salon de la femmme applied in aesthetics. It has since shown to be effective in regenerating damaged tissue in the skin and providing his patients with a natural glow. Despite its facelift nickname, the effects are pretty subtle explains Dr. Moyal, which is why he warns clients to be careful in what they expect. It does what it is meant to and that is to provide a freshness to skin that has been damaged due to age,sun,scarring or smoking and drinking. "PRP stimulates the skin to regenerate itself," says Dr. Moyal. It takes about one to two months to kick in, but PRP will last 15 months and depending on the damage level of the skin it will require one to two treatments. Botox Botox works differently,in that it's purpose is to reset your facial expression and muscles. It targets the muscles that make the wrinkles and loosens that skin,softens it and opens the face so that clients no longer look tired and angry. Unlike a common misconception that Botox administration is required for life,Dr. Moyal explains that it is in fact a one-year treatment done every three to four months to soften muscles that have become overactive and cause wrinkles. The effects can last a lifetime if you work on no longer creating the expressions that cause your wrinkles. "You have to make the effort to no longer squint at the computer screen, and to wear sunglasses," explains Dr.Moyal."You have to rehabilitate your face to not make certain expressions so that those muscles don't become overactive again and the wrinkles don't return." Juvederm Juvederm is used to restore volume and hydrate the skin from within.According to Dr. Moyal, it's purpose is to hold up structures that have sagged, fallen or flattened out.This is most typically due to age or weight loss. Juvederm recreates the areas that have deflated over time and refills the tissues that have lost their thickness. "Juvederm works in ways creams don't," says Dr. Moyal."I will inject the juvederm in the deep layers of the skin to hydrate it from the inside." The areas most typically filled are cheeks and lips, which can last anywhere from three months to over a year depending on the movement of the structure. In his own clinic, Dr. Moyal has found that in a number of patients, a combination of the three produce optimal effects, however, he will only use all three when the circumstances call for it. "Each of them has their specific utility and indication," explains Dr. Moyal. "Using all three together in some people gives the best outcome, but not everyone needs all three, some need one or the other. Making individualized plans is part of Dr. Moyal's approach. For him it is crucial that the treatments he suggests targets the concerns of the patients and works within their budget. "We always try to use the products that will give the most effect for that budget." In general,Dr.Moyal always takes a subtle and gradual approach. "Most people want something that is not drastic," he explains. For Dr. Moyal, when a job is well done, no one knows besides the doctor and the patient. "The goal is to look refreshed," he explains. "My clients can tell people they went on vacation or slept really well that weekend.That is really the result you want - well rested and fresh." Clinique Revolution du Plateau is located at 4519 Saint Denis, Montreal, Quebec, H2J 2L4 For more information, visit them online at www.cliniquerevolution.com and www.facebook.com/cliniquerevolution or call them at (514) 528-9996 . Comment on this article at: www.westendtimes.ca 12 SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 *

Residence Sainte Anne de Bellevue Residence Sainte Anne de Bellevue (RSAB) is an-18 room seniors' home in the Town of Ste Anne de Bellevue. RSAB receives residents for both long-term care and for short-term respites upon availability, distinguishing itself from much John Symon Special of the competition by offering a cozy, homelike atmosphere. Most residents coming into RSAB are semiautonomous but as their needs change, so does the appropriate care. "We once received a 56year-old stroke patient here, but most of our residents are much older," explains Cathy Bichay, director of RSAB."One of our residents recently passed away at age 101. She stayed with us for about 10 years." Many of the residents come from the Montreal West Island's English speaking community Family members here often refer to RSAB as "The Inn" because it feels much more home-like than other seniors' residences. Bichay spoke about instilling in her Seniors say, "It feels like home..." staff a sense of treating every senior as if she was your mother or he was your father. Patience and loving care is imperative while dealing with seniors, "I had to remake it three times before one resident liked the breakfast I served her this morning," smiled Jenny,a caregiver at RSAB. "Cathy started here about 10 years ago," mentions RSAB founder and former Residence Sainte Anne de Bellevue owner Tina Catlow. "She liked the work so much that she eventually became the director of RSAB. I am very fortunate to have Kim Gallaher as my manager,mentions Bichay, she is a dedicated worker and a wonderfully compassionate human being." "Cathy attempts to visit her residents during their hospital stays", states Gallaher."She goes the extra mile. And she makes an effort to attend every one of the funerals." This kind of touch is important, especially in the case of seniors whose children have moved out of town. "We have residents whose family live in Vancouver, inYellowknife,in Chicago, California or wherever.Many younger people have moved away from Montreal and it doesn't always make sense to bring elderly relatives along. Their lives are here as well as their friends," Bichay notes. It also does not always make sense to bring elderly relatives along on vacations either and RSAB often receives short-term visitors for that reason.Patients convalescing from medical interventions are another category of short term resident that RSAB caters to. "We welcome respite residents, as long as they are not aggressive,disoriented or severely confused," says Bichay. "We encourage contact between our residents and their families," adds Bichay. "That's one reason why we installed a toll-free number for those out-of-town." That number is 1-855-957-5540. Bichay agrees that some seniors do not want to come to a seniors' residence,"But that feeling does not last long here.Our seniors appreciate the home-like atmosphere. We thought that there would be a problem with the lady you met near the front door, but she became comfortable at RSAB quite quickly. Now the place is home to her." continued on page 17 * SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 13

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A.B.A. Fenestration Windows in aluminum or PVC A.B.A. Fenestration (Windows) is a local, family-owned window manufacturer. In business since 1970, A.B.A. can make many types of aluminum,PVC,and hybrid windows to measure. They also make front doors, patio John Symon Special doors,and railings.And while much of A.B.A.'s clientele are corporate customers and contractors, personnel there are also happy to welcome individuals. In aluminum frames,A.B.A. makes bow (bay), casement Putting windows into your dreams (crank), and sliding windows. In Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), casement, guillotine, awning, and sliding windows are offered. A.B.A. also makes hybrid models, with aluminum exteriors and PVC interiors available for casement,guillotine, and sliding windows, as well as patio doors. Windows and doors made here meet Energy Star® standards and are filled with argon gas to maximize comfort during periods of extreme temperatures. Energy-efficient windows and doors also lead to cost savings over time. A.B.A.was founded in 1998 by Michel Chetrit. Company president, Bejera Vasile who Employees assemble doors and windows in A.B.A. workshop Business Profile has much experience in the field of doors and windows, boughtA.B.A.from Chetrit in 2011.The entrance to A.B.A. offers a bright,welcoming reception room and front office. At the reception desk you will find Sanda Bejera, Vasile's wife, who will welcome you with a friendly smile. The building is also much larger than it first appears with about 8000 square feet, enough room to house a workshop filled with specialized machines where seven employees construct windows. There is also a showroom in the back. Customers enquiring about windows or doors should go toA.B.A.with measurements, and perhaps also plans.Based on the customers` descrip- A.B.A.'s showroom tion, a cost estimate is provided and a contract can be signed. Customers are asked to leave a 20% deposit and A.B.A sends someone to the worksite to take exact measurements, or customers can simply call to get a free estimate and then choose to sign a contract, leaving a deposit. Either way, delivery typically takes two to three weeks after the contract is signed,although rush jobs are also often possible.And dealing directly with the manufacturer can produce savings of up to 50-60 %. A.B.A. accepts cash, cheques, and credit cards. There are also special seasonal prices on some items. The easiest way to find this window maker on Cote de Liesse Rd in Ville St Laurent All photos ©John Symon is to drive west on Cote de Liesse (Highway 520) from the Decarie Expressway (Highway 15). Take the Cavendish exit off Cote de Liesse and get in the right lane,driving slowly.Turn right into the first driveway after Centura Quebec (the big empty building that used to house an orphanage). It's hard to find, but worth it! A.B.A. Fenestration (Windows) Mon.-Fri.: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat.: 8:30 a.m.-12 noon 5945 Cote De Liesse Rd (near Isabey) H4T 1C3 514.344.6777 fax 514 344 3822 www.abafenestration.ca aba.aluminium@yahoo.ca Comment on this article at: www.westendtimes.ca A Balanced Budget in Lachine- No increase in taxes The Montreal borough of Lachine tabled its 2012- 2013 budget on September 10 and there will be no tax increase. Lachine has seen its population increase from 35,000 in 2002 to 42,000 today and this has put pressure on funding local services.Going from a budget of $33.4 million John Symon Special in the 2012 fiscal period to $35.1 million in 2013, Lachine has nonetheless managed to balance its books with no increase in taxes. Much of this involved holding the line on local expenses and on renegotiations of transfer payments from the Central City (Montreal). "It is definitely comforting to note that the sacrifices made last year are paying off, as we had to reach tough decisions and act accordingly. In this regard, I would like to thank the Council members as well as the members of ourAdministration for the excellent work they have done. We are seeing the results today and I want to congratulate them," stated Lachine Mayor Claude Dauphin. Measures taken by the Borough last year represented savings of approximately $2 million-a necessary condition for balancing the budget. Dauphin has been a vocal critic of how tax monies from new residential developments go to the Central City while Lachine is left paying for the resulting increased services. Dauphin and his Lachine council met with Michael Applebaum, chairman of Montreal's executive committee, in late January to address the question of funding imbalances. Applebaum also met officials from Montreal's 18 other boroughs before proposing a new funding formula (the Réforme du financement des arrondissements de Montréal). Lachine councillor Jean-Francois Cloutier (Fort Rolland) was skeptical that the changes do not amount to much in the short term, however. "We're trading four quarters for a dollar," he remarked earlier this year. The reform of Montréal boroughs' funding was announced by the central city last June. Within this reform, the central city is increasing the boroughs' autonomy, granting them tax room equivalent to 10 cents per $100 of property assessment over a two-year period (5 cents in 2013 and 5 cents in 2014), among other measures. Residents will be able to take note of this transfer on their tax bill,on seeing their local tax rate go up 5 cents and the Montréal property tax rate go down by as much.However,the total amount of the bill will remain the same. But there apparently was a cost involved with these budget cutting measures. During the question period at Monday evening's regular council meeting, Gerry Thompson of Lachine's St. Pierre sector complained that when he went to the only local pool, in Kirkland Park with his kids, it was often closed for equipment malfunctions this summer. Thompson inferred that budget cuts were responsible for the malfunction and pointed out that it was a long, hot summer. Comment on this article at: www.westendtimes.ca * SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 15

Smile of the week! Photo: Dick Nieuwendyk Mary Afanasyeva, a Ukrainian vocalist who now lives in Montreal and who performed at the Montreal Ukrainian Festival last weekend.Please send in your photo along with a caption to: info@westendtimes.ca ADVERTISE IN COLOUR ADVERTISE IN COLOUR ADVERTISE IN COLOUR ADVERTISE IN COLOUR 9 weeks for only $ 795(plus taxes/total for 9 weeks) Limited space available! Call now! 514-457-7656 info@westendtimes.ca 16 SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 *

The grounds of Residence Ste Anne de Bellevue continued from page 13 The sign of a successful senior's residence is longevity, and that is the case with Residence Ste Anne de Bellevue which recently celebrated their 25th year in business. Staff is trained to deal with residents who gradually lose autonomy, increasing the amount of support and surveillance as required. "There's no cure for old age," wryly notes Bichay."We treat residents here like we would want to be treated when it's our turn." RSAB features entertainment provided by weekly visits by a pianist. Pedicures, manicures and a hairdresser are also services available upon request. There is a smoking room but all lighters and cigarettes are monitored by the staff. Monthly visits by a doctor are also part of the program at RSAB. One of the stairways features a chairlift.All doors are monitored and there are panic buttons in every room.The residence is equipped with sprinklers and central air conditioning. Care is available 24 hours a day. continued on page 17 Anthony Calvillo's pregame rocky road ice cream overdose is a thing of the past and his wife Alexia is happy to take credit for this. Here's a healthier idea from the 40-year old quarterback, who had a busy day off Monday. Anthony revealed to me he saw his doctor again,had blood levels checked and won a clean bill of health, all before Montreal's Prince of Pigskin and First Lady were welcomed at Newtown by the Cedars Cancer Institute. "Nourishing Friends" is a new cookbook that the Calvillos were happy to endorse. Celine and Lise Watier are also supportive. Ever the sweet tooth at heart, AC wanted me to be sure to try the truffles before I left. CJAD's Andrew Carter didn't believe me when I told our Morning Show audience this dessert tastes delicious. Raw High-EnergyTruffles: * 2 cups cocoa powder * 1/2 cup pitted prunes * 1/2 cup Medjool dates very finely chopped The commercial section of Ste- Anne is only a few steps away, as is a municipal park.The location is easily accessible from Highways 20 and 40. Free parking is available both at the residence and on the street nearby. RSAB is housed in two houses, now joined together, and sits on some 34,000 square feet on the shores of Lac des Deux Montagnes. Many windows at RSAB afford lovely vistas of water and trees.TheTimes visited on a hot, early August day but was surprised how pleasant it was to sit in the shade of tall poplars by the lake and feel the breeze. "Some families like to picnic here when they come to visit Mom or Dad," explains Bichay. "Everyone is more than welcome to stop by and visit us when considering placing their loved one in a seniors' residence.We take pride in the services that 'The Inn' offers," states Bichay. Residence Sainte Anne de Bellevue 200 rue Sainte Anne 514.457.5540 / 438.874.1453 Comment on this article at: www.westendtimes.ca * 1/2 cup goji berries or dried cranberries * 1/2 cup coconut oil * 1/2 cup almond butter * 1/2 cup slivered almonds * 1/2 cup flaxseeds * 1/2 cup hemp nuts * 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut Place all ingredients in a large bowl and use your hands to mix well. Keep mixing until the ingredients stick together. Using wet hands, form into small balls and refrigerate. Because coconut oils act as a preservative, these can be kept in the fridge in a well-sealed container for several months. From"Nourishing Friends"by Gigi Cohen and Karen Dubrofsky, for the Cedars Can Support. http://nourishingfriends.com/ Rick Moffat is Sports Director andVoice of the Alouettes and Montreal Impact on CJAD 800, www.cjad.com follow on: twitter @RickMoffat . If you would like to send Rick a letter please e-mail: rickmoffat@westendtimes.ca Comment on this article at: www.westendtimes.ca READ US ON-LINE westendtimes.ca * SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 17

Movie Review by Sergio Martinez FOR A GOOD TIME... CALL: Sex, a phone, and an unlikely partnership When Lauren(Lauren Ann Miller) is unexpectedly dumped by her boyfriend Charlie (James Wolk) who is leaving for Italy, one of the consequences for her besides the emo- Sergio Martinez Special tional loss, is that she can no longer afford the New York apartment the two used to share. A quick solution to the problem is found by her long-time friend Jesse (Justin Long) whose friend Katie (Ari Graynor) needs a roommate because she is constantly late in her rent payments and is facing an ultimatum otherwise she would be evicted. Jesse thinks that having the two young ladies sharing the apartment is the easiest and most effective way to solve both women's predicaments.However he didn't count on an episode that had happened ten years earlier which is still remembered by both women who, because of it, strongly resent each other. At the end of a student party Jesse had asked Lauren to take Katie home.A reluctant Lauren did just that,but during the ride Katie did something really gross that in turn made Lauren throw her passenger out of the car in the middle of nowhere. Actress Lauren Anne Miller as the more conventional Lauren in "For a Good Time Call..." Jesse (Justin Long) and the two unlikely roommates The memory of that episode still lingering in both would increase the tension in their relationship almost to the point of open hostility. To make things worse, Lauren soon realizes that Katie, who had told her that she was a writer, in fact works for a phone sex line. This type of work is certainly quite in contrast with Lauren's values and more conventional A car ride that marked a relationship preconceptions. Katie's simple lifestyle and attitudes also conflict with Lauren's own aspirations to get a well paid job in the editorial business, for which she thinks she has the tal- ent, skills, and even the right looks. Things don't go the way Lauren plans, but her business skills are still there. The only thing is to put them to work in a way that she never thought before, and for that, in the end, her roommate came as a good inspiration. Of course adapting to that new line of work won't be easy for Lauren, although for Katie the partnership with her roommate opens new opportunities for her and the possibility to reassess her own personality in more than one way,as we come to know a secret that Katie had managed to disguise quite well with the bold explicit sexual language she used with her phone sex customers. "For a Good Time, Call..." directed by James Travis is an unpretentious comedy, mostly set inside an apartment what gives it some kind of sitcom atmosphere, despite the fact it presents the story of two young women dealing with their own solitude and suddenly finding some meaning to their lives, even though the kind of activity in which they engage is the most unlikely one to bring some self-discovery. Still, there is some sweetness in both characters that one cannot but sympathize with them and wish them good luck, although what they do is not the line of work one would recommend one's own daughters to take. Comment on this article at: www.westendtimes.ca 18 SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 *

Sun Youth Feed School Children Photo: Nicolas Carpentier The representatives of the Ronald George Simon Foundation presenting their annual contribution to Sun Youth for 2012 - 2013: (left to right) Secretary-Treasurer of the RGS Foundation Robert Siwiec, Sun Youth's Assistant Executive Vice-President and Director of Emergency Services Tommy Kulczyk, President of the RGS Foundation Ronald Simon and Vice-President of the RGS Foundation Richard Batah. OnAugust 30,2012, the representatives of the Ronald George Simon Foundation paid a visit to Sun Youth and brought with them a very special gift: a $15,000 donation that will allow the organization to purchase snacks for underprivileged school children. Once a month, the selected children will receive enough snacks (granola bars, puddings, applesauce, canned fruit, etc.) for the whole month from Sun Youth's Emergency Food Bank. The idea behind this project is to ensure proper nutrition for school children, giving them a better chance of performing well in school (something that is very hard to do on an empty stomach). Although new to Sun Youth,the foundations of this project go back to the beginnings of the organization in the 1950s. In fact, the first food baskets offered by Sun Youth were the following observation of lack of energy of some young people who participated in sports and recreational activities of the organization. It was quickly realized that these young people had not enough food at home. Nearly 60 years later, this reality remains: young people who are underfed have difficulty to perform, both in a classroom or during sports & recreation activities. On behalf of the many children who will benefit from this initiative, Sun Youth would like to thank the Ronald George Foundation for their invaluable support Comment on this article at: www.westendtimes.ca Download your West End Times app for your ipad today! Click on the link below or go to our website at: www.westendtimes.ca http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app.westendtimes -reader/id522115433/mt=8 * SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 19

Chef Peter Webster - Bouquet Garni Salmon Tartare I was at an engagement party recently. One of the passed hors d'oeuvre was salmon tartare, presented on a white porcelain spoon. It was interesting to note the reaction of many guests when it was explained the salmon was raw and marinated in lemon juice. It was apparently a house special. I was intrigued because I do a number of scallop ceviche dishes which are raw scallops,"cooked" in citrus juices and combined with other flavourings. I decided to play with some red Pacific sockeye salmon I had in the freezer (Atlantic salmon will work as well). Ingredients (serves 4 as a starter, 10 - 12 as an hors d'oeuvre) * 200 grams fresh or frozen sushi grade salmon, finely chopped * 1 tsp chopped dill * 1 tsp finely chopped red onion * 1 tsp finely chopped green onion * 1 tsp finely chopped jalapeño pepper * Zest of 1 small lime,finely chopped * 1 tbsp fresh lime juice * 2 tsp capers, finely chopped * Pinch of salt and pepper Mix all the ingredients together in a non reactive bowl (glass or stainless steel). Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as necessary. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, tossing once. For an hors d'oeuvre, serve on a spoon, a round of crusty baguette or on an endive leaf. For a starter, divide the salmon tartare into 4 parts and serve on a bed of baby arugula with a twist of lemon or lime. Comment on this article at: www.westendtimes.ca Karen & Peter Webster Chefs 7 Collège, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec H9X 1W9 514-457-"BRIE" (2743) www.BouquetGarni.com / info@BouquetGarni.com Brief History of LGH Auxiliary On June 24, 1960, owing to a gift of $150,000.00 from the McConnell Foundation, the site of the Lakeshore General Hospital was purchased.TheWomen's Dick Nieuwendyk Special Auxiliary was founded in 1962 and in October of that same year,theWomen'sAuxiliary held its inaugural meeting. There were 350 members in attendance.The ladies focused on raising funds for the anticipated hospital. InApril 1963,the Board of Governors of the Lakeshore General Hospital granted a charter to theWomen'sAuxiliary.TheWomen's Auxiliary of the Lakeshore General Hospital promised to provide the hospital with a Gift Shop,a Coffee Shop and a Library. Fifty years later we are still honouring that promise. Until the building of the hospital was complete, the Women's Auxiliary met at Stewart Hall and continued its role as a fund-raising arm. Finally on April 19, 1965, the Lakeshore General Hospital opened its doors to the public. The Women's Auxiliary served as tour guides, proudly showing off our new hospital to all its visitors. In August 1965, the Women's Auxiliary issued its first News' sheet. In 1966 theWomen'sAuxiliary took on a new challenge when it began its "in hospital" programme. Members of the Auxiliary worked in the lab, the Medical Library, Radiology, Pediatrics and Occupational Therapy. It did not take long for other departments to seek out the assistance of the Auxiliary and, today, we are still serving in 19 departments. The year1986 witnessed the next big change for the Women's Auxiliary. We en- rolled male volunteers and had to undergo a name change.The Women's Auxiliary now became The Auxiliary of the Lakeshore General Hospital. In May 2004, our new, much larger, Coffee Shop opened and, a little later, our new Gift Shop welcomed its first clients.A few years later our Book Corner became a reality. Over the fifty years of our existence we have donated close to 3 million dollars to the hospital and we have donated hundreds of thousands of hours of service. Our founders, with their vision and dedication, left quite a legacy; it is now our responsibility to continue their vision and,with our dedication, to increase that legacy. Comment on this article at: www.westendtimes.ca 20 SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 *