The record, 2 avril 2009, jeudi 2 avril 2009

Learning Centre students are selling hemp bracelets again today outside of the BU bookstore for Friday's fundraiser.Stop in and show your support.From 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.—m^urr-nr -r'j TUT ——- RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 ' ————— VOLVO 3525 du Blanc Coteau, Sherbrooke 819*563-8303 ffvvw.volycsfcerbroctexc* Come to our new location 75 CENTS + TAXES PM#0040007682 Thursday, April 2, 2009 Granby Zoo welcomes Subira.PAGE .4 Pathetic perp not alone in stealing essentials ByJen Young Sherbrooke police say they are witnessing lately an increase in robberies of essentials; food and necessities, but Tuesday’s incident involving a 40-year-old Sherbrooke man and two sticks of deodorant was unfortunate and “pathetic.” “We received the call (Tuesday) afternoon after a man had stolen two sticks of deodorant at the Super C on Belvedere South,” said police spokesman Martin Carrier yesterday.SEE SECURITY PAGE 3 March car sales up significantly By Joe Strizzi Sherbrooke Despite GM and Chrysler facing bankruptcy come summer if they cannot become viable, local automobile sales paint a different picture.In fact, local dealership sales for the month of March have gone up significantly.SEE SALES PAGE 4 Anglophone broadcasting facing uncertainty By Sarah Rogers Sherbrooke With the CBC facing significant cuts in the coming weeks, local English-language broadcasting could be taking a hit.Radio and television coverage at the National Assembly, elsewhere in Quebec City and in Sherbrooke, are facing between two and four staff cuts, said Patricia Pleszczynska, the CBC’s managing director of radio and television for Quebec.SEE OFFICES PAGE 3 Young student wins big in bank drawing.PAGE S A 26-year-old is in stable condition after being struck by melamine.He says, SHE SAYS.“It was a rough weekend." -Charlene Marion (THE RECORD.APRIL 1ST) Bikes to battle the blues Magog’s David Hopps says that biking is his passion and it brings him great joy, which is why he is asking the public to help him spread the smiles.See page 5 for the story.\\\i I i/.From fighting in the halls to Fredricton on the weekend By Zachary Cy-Vanasse Cowansville Massey-Vanier High School wrestler Pascal Cote-Couillard is off to this weekend’s Wrestling Nationals competition in Fredericton, New Brunswick.Couillard is a freestyle wrestler, as seen practiced in the Olympics, and despite a disappointing showing in this year’s mid-March provincial wrestling event, his performance over the course of the season earned him the chance to compete with the country’s top wrestlers.“It wasn’t my best day,” said the 17-year-old Couillard about his provincials showing, where he finished third.“I had already beaten my other opponents in the past, so (the judges) considered the whole season where I had only lost one match.” Couillard, who competes in the 85 kilo class, began wrestling in ' grade 8.He was caught by a teacher in a fight at school and in an at- j tempt to discipline and provide aggression relief, Couillard and his parents decided to try wrestling.“His parents encouraged him despite not knowing anything about the sport.They were at nearly every match, and they were a big help in his progress,” says Couillard’s coach Jason Senkerik.“He stuck to his training and he loved it right off the bat.” Couillard was a natural at the sport, and enjoyed it from the get go- This will be his first trip to the nationals, though he has qualified for the event in the past.“I didn’t go because my coach didn’t think I was ready.” He is now, and Couillard has high hopes for his eastern trek.SEE HOPES PAGE 4 page 2 Thursday, April 2, 2009 JŒCORD: Retchless Report Many don’t mild and wet know about the committee: Roy r A.,,* •>.' ?; r *- _ '*-*5.^ _ JEN YOUNG Retchless says the weather patterns are showing less of a chance of waking up to white fields, as we did earlier in the week.te weather pattern has turned mild and wet with fre-'quent low pressure systems passing to our west.As long as this pattern persists we will see very little in the way of late season snow.After the passage of each system a few snow flurries are possible.The main concern will be an increase in river levels by the middle of next week, especially if next Tuesday’s rain event materializes.This generally cloudy pattern with marginally cool nights rrf£ I cil I lo JL th CSSS Users Committee By Corrinna Pole Sherbrooke |Or two years, the Users Committee of the Haut-St-François CSSS (Centre de santé et de services sociaux) has been working towards strengthening relations and improving the quality of health services offered.They have also been representing those who are not pleased with their services.“Many people don’t know they have this committee there for them if they have problems,” said Jocelyn Roy, Committee vice president.“Many times we can resolve problems for users, this is why it’s important for people to know about it.” Made up of eight individuals representing the users, the Committee is supported by the government to review quality of services and how users rights are respected.They work with the residents’ committees in the MRC’s two residential centres in Weedon and East Tomorrow Night: Rain showers likely before 2am, then rain and snow showers likely.Cloudy, with a low around -1.Chance of precipitation is 60%.Saturday: A chance of rain showers.Cloudy, with a high near +5.Chance of precipitation is 40%.Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers.Cloudy, with a low around -2.Chance of precipitation is 40%.Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near +9 Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.Monday: A chance of rain.Partly cloudy, with a high near +7.Chance of precipitation is 30%.Temperatures will cool off after the passage of the cold front! •Andrew Retchless, an ETSB school principal by day, is The Record’s trusted local weather prognosticator.He brings local predications each Thursday.Five-year-old Victoria Ruff of Stanstead has given The Record her masterpiece depicting your weather forecast.If you would like to depict the Townships weather via a drawing, send them to 1195 Galt East, Sherbrooke, Qc, JIG 1Y7.Don’t forget your name, age and address.Health Alerts (CP) — The CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) has issued two new heath alerts.The first alert concerns the Munchies brand Pistachios, sold in 50-gram packages, and bears UPC 0 60410 04595 4, and a date between 04AUG09 and 15DEC09.Ontario importer Frito Lay Canada is voluntarily recalling the nationally distributed product because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.Manufacturer Niagara Smoked Fish Limited of Ontario is also voluntarily recalling certain brands of Smoked Salmon and Grav-Lox because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.Affected products (bearing the registration number 0609) include the Strubs, Niagara Smoked Fish Ltd., and Ocean Jewel brands.For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 or visit their website for the full list of effected products at www.inspection.gc.ca.PUBLIC PORTRAITS Moose at the house, no joke "We visit the centres so we know how they function, what their schedules are, and what services are offered,” said Roy.“We then suggest things, such as activities, that make things better for the users.” The Committee informs users about their duties and rights and reviews their level of satisfaction with the services.They advocate the users' rights and, if asked, will coach and support users navigating administrative processes including lodging a complaint.The Users Committee is located in Weedon, and its services are available to all of the Haut-St-François CSSS users.To contact them call 819-566-4893.¦ *: »• < * ¦* .t er.> i .• .• T*,-.V JUST TO SHOW YOU WHO DROPPED BY FOR LUNCH.WES CALLED FOR ME TO GET THE CAMERA AND TAKE A PICTURE.GOOD THING IT WAS THE DAY BEFORE APRIL FOOLS’ DAY OR I WOULD NOT HAVE BELIEVED HIM, ONLY A FEW FEET AWAY FROM THE HOUSE BY ROSE EVERETT Thank you for the submission Rose.You don’t have to be a professional to snap photos of the Townships and The Record invites you to share your snap shots of landscapings, buildings and anything else with others.Email your Kodak moments to jyoung@sherbrookerecord.com or send them in the mail to 1195 Galt E, Sherbrooke, Qc.Jlil 5L6.A different photo taken by Townshippers will be printed daily.Ben by Daniel Shelton fMICHAELS CLASS'' has to sell CHOCOLATE EARS 70 HELP FINANCE A FIELP TRIP 2 WHAT'S THIS?WE HAVE TO SELL TWENTY-FIVE CHOCOLATE EARS?iui EDITORIAL CARTOON BY PATRICK LAMONTAGNE 'â-w .’*« < ¦¦¦*"- - .•t ' rnmrr: >*- :¦ ; L «j-z ¦ ¦ - -•- fjt.Thursday, April 2, 2009 page 7 NEWSROOM@SHERBROOKERECORD.COM Stanstead Review Serving Stanstead and ITS BORDER COMMUNITY Also See: farina- NANCY NOURSE Young Mathis Duranleau loves P.A.C.E.and getting spoiled by Maria.The latest and greatest from the Haskell Herald .seePage 8 C.A.B.Rediker housing PACE By Nancy Nourse Record correspondent It is a busy time of year for the students at Stanstead College as they prepare for their United Nations Day, to be held on April 8th.Not only do they see the importance of this event as a salute to the role the United Nations play, but they also feel that this particular organization symbolizes their own school community, which proudly boasts students from 15 different countries.In previous years, the students have enjoyed sharing their culture, art, dance, food, costumes and other activities native to the countries of their birth with over 200 students from elementary schools throughout Northern Vermont and Quebec’s Eastern Townships.Invitations have been sent out to all of these schools and an even bigger attendance is expected this year.It is the intention of event organizers this year to open the event up to members of the Stanstead community and surrounding areas.A lot of work and pride is put into PHOTO COURTESY OF STANSTEAD COLLEGE this event and will be of interest to everyone on many different levels.An added perk is that it will allow more people to become familiar with what this thriving private school has to offer.With stations prepared and run by students and teacher-supervisors, it will be possible to get a feel for countries around the world, countries you may never have the opportunity to visit in person.Enjoy an international lunch, create crafts and learn about the school’s Community Service programs and the Round Square Program, an international association of schools of which Stanstead College is a member.Students involved in the Round Square enjoy annual student exchange programs, which widen not only their individual academic, but also their social and co-operative experiences.Through these exchange programs, these schools also welcome an additional chance to add a new flavour to their school communities.The school’s United Nation's Day will be held from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.By Nancy Nourse Record correspondent In addition to the Family Counter destroyed in late December by fire, the location was also occupied by the ladies and kids from P.A.C.E., Community Action Program for Children, with all contents having to be destroyed due to safety regulations.This program is one of many sponsored by the C.A.B.Rediker Center.Luckily space was found in the C.A.B.Rediker building itself, so the program was not cancelled for long.They have had to do without many familiar toys, teaching aids, games, tape-player, etc.that they had used to occupy the children.They have hesitated to reach out to people for used toys, etc.just yet, because of the lack of storage until they get back to their original location.This particular program acts as a drop-in center for 0-5 year olds who do not go to daycare or pre-kindergarten, and their parents.This group meets three days a week from 8-11 a.m., sharing experiences, ideas and enjoying activities dealing with childrearing, nutrition, health, self-esteem which is so often a problem with isolated young moms.When their original space is finally ready for them (tentative date is sometime in June), they will also be looking for kitchen items to stock the kitchenette, making it possible to restart their collective kitchen program as well.Anyone wishing to donate crayons, story books, coloring books, craft materials, games, toys, or other items may drop them off at C.A.B.Rediker Center.SEE PROGRAM PAGE 8 Stanstead College students present United Nations Day 2009 page 8 Thursday, April 2, 2009 Stanstead REVIEW Plant a seed and watch it grow April 14 th through 18th is National Library Week at the Haskell Library.We encourage community members to stop by and see what the Library has to offer.As our thoughts turn to spring and new growth, the imagery of the sprouting seed fits our mission.According to the National Commission on Reading (1985), “The single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational success is an introduction to books and being read to at home prior to beginning school.” Visiting the library can help plant that seed of success.Make it a point to bring your child, your grandchild or niece or nephew to the library.Give a neighbor and their child a ride.The investment of your time now will yield a new generation of readers.Children aren’t the only ones to benefit from a library card.Life long learners can battle the end of winter blues, pick up some how-to books or learn a new craft.Try some new recipes from our cookbook collection.Brush up on job skills.Use our high speed Internet access at our two public access computer stations or take advantage of our free Wi-Fi with your laptop.Home gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in North America; analysts anticipate even more people will join the ranks this year in an effort to stretch their grocery budget.Check out our large selection of gardening books and feed your family the healthy fruits of your labors.Stuffed Animal Sleep-over Teddies and “Tou-Tous” must be registered and checked in by 5 p.m.Friday April 3rd and then collected Saturday morning at 10:30.A light breakfast will be served and stories shared.Of course, since toys are naturally multilingual, all are welcome.Book Notes It has been said that a book set in the American South has an extra character— the Region.Southern writers are so shaped by their homeland that they are marked forever by its history, culture and climate.Nanci Kincaid is one such writer.Her latest novel Eat Drink and Be from Mississippi is the story of two transplanted siblings Truely and Courtney Noonan who have created new lives in Northern California but who can’t escape the experiences and customs that shaped them growing up in rural Mississippi.As they mature and bond as friends, they form a new kind of family for themselves, non-traditional and yet deeply rooted in their Southern history.Kincaid tells the story of a modern family in a clear, compelling way.Ongoing activities Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for Toddler Time on Thursday mornings at 9:45 a.m.Preschool age children are welcome at Story Time on Fridays at 10:30 a.m.No pre-registration necessary.An informal book club for grownups meets about every 5 or 6 weeks.The next meeting of the Book Club Just for Fun will be Sunday April 26th at 2 p.m.We are reading O’ Artful Death by Vermont author Sarah Stewart Taylor.All are welcome.The Haskell Free Library will be open Friday, April 10th but closed Saturday, April 11th for Easter.For more information about these or other library events call (819)876-2471 or email haskelllibraiy@haskellopera.org.Membership at the Haskell Library is free and the building is accessible to people with disabilities.For more information, stop in at 1 Church in Stanstead.Haskell Herald Nancy Rumery 202 Math solves problems Fig.37 LOW BRIDGE MAX.CLEARANCE 3.8 m ¦ Quick! You have seconds to figure out if your 13-foot-high rental truck will fit under a 3.8 metre bridge.Time’s up.C A N A D For millions of Canadians, easy as 1-2-3 isn’t.If you need help with everyday math, visit mathliteracy.ca or call 1-800-303-1004.Program: Maria Sneider is the co-ordinator for the PA.C.E.program.While she says the program is going well, she laments that some of the Moms involved before the fire are not able to attend anymore due to a lack of transportation to the Beebe location.She looks forward to the day when these young mothers can rejoin the group.On Tuesday morning, a young mother who has just moved to Stanstead said she and her child’s father are still together but they had no friends in the area.She recalls getting in touch with the Town Hall for information on community activities.Nadine Methot was referred to Maryse Trèpanier, liaison for the Association des Loisirs, who offered her all kinds of information as well as suggesting that she get in touch with C A.B.Rediker to check out the PA.C.E.program for her little boy.She was particularly impressed with Stanstead’s recycling and composting program.Coming from Montreal where these programs are just beginning , the process makes her feel like she, too, could do something towards cleaning up the environment.In an effort to get the PA.C.E.program back on its feet, there will be a fundraiser this Saturday at the Stanstead Legion.From 5 to 7 p.m you can get a plate of steaming spaghetti for only $8 for adults and $5 for children.All donations of money or toys will be greatly appreciated.For more information contact 819-876-7748.1st Deposit Program teaches the benefits of saving !* lltMs DAT! tip / .« Il yNNUI > I II I »*