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THE' RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 2006 WINNER CCNA BETTER NEWSPAPERS COMPETITION WEEKEND EDITION 95 CENTS + TAXES PM#0040007682 Friday.January 26.2007 A year in jail for refusing to reveal son’s whereabouts To protect her child’ By Rita Legault Sherbrooke A Vermont mother says she would rather spend the rest of her life in jail than give her son up to her ex-husband — and that’s exactly where she’ll stay for at least another year as she awaits a complicated court appeal in a cross-border jurisdictional nightmare.“A mom has got to do what she has to do to protect her child and I’ll stay here as long as I have to.to protect him from abuse,” said Michelle Favreau.Favreau, who has not been found guilty of anything to date, was released on bail a year ago after being indicted in a U.S.federal court on criminal charges of international parental kidnapping.Within days, she appeared in Vermont family court where the judge held her in contempt for refusing to reveal where her son is.“I’m just sitting here waiting for an appeal,” Favreau told The Record when we called to check in with her at the Southeast State Correction Facility in Windsor, Vermont last week.“I’m told the paperwork is being done, but it will be at least a year before I see a courtroom.It’s two years of my son’s life these people don’t care about.” Favreau’s 12-year-old is living in hiding somewhere in Quebec since his mother gave herself up at the border a year ago.At the time, the 39-year-old mother never anticipated that a year later she would still be in jail and unable to see her child.“They’re basically saying I’m a kidnapper.They won’t give me a chance to tell my side of the story.They told me they don’t care what I want or what my son wants.They said basically the only way for me to get out of here is to turn my son over to my abuser and I’m never going to,” she said.“It is my understanding they can keep me here till the day I die.” Favreau, who first left her husband in 1997, maintains she moved to Canada in 2001 because he was abusive.She was awarded landed immigrant status on the basis that her life was threatened back home and Quebec Superior Court, which claimed jurisdiction over her son, awarded her final custody in 2003.But while that custody case was being argued in a Canadian courtroom, Favreau’s ex-husband Keith Miller went to family court south of the border where he obtained an order transferring custody to him pending the outcome of a new hearing in Vermont family court.Armed with that, his lawyer went to criminal court to obtain Please see Favreau on Page 4 Like A Rock , ffrr Wft.' .-V-, ¦ PERKY BEATON Skip Brenda Nicholls showed of her curling form Thursday; her team plays this morning at 8 a.m.while CBC Radio's Tim Belford broadcasts live from the Sherbrooke Curling Club (91.7 FM).BRANDT.Affiliated Real Estate Agent NO.1 in QUÉBEC "Excellence 2004 Re/Max Québec" BEST OVERALL INDIVIDUAL AGENT among 2866 agents LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD* * Re/Max International second highest Career Award RANKED in QUÉBEC & CANADA AMONG THE TOP Re/Max Individual Agents _________________________ for 6 years running bba for MeceptwnaCresuds ~ RBÿMfiKÏ® fi’nifiK qucbrc rpm CHARTERED REAL ESTATE BROKER Visit all my listings at: www.remax-quebec.com/albert.brandt 819-868-6666 page 2 Friday, January 26, 2007 ; '¦¦¦ THE ¦¦ RECORD LEK joins forces with US company Virginia’s Tri Tech By Maurice Crossfield Knowlton Les Emballages Knowlton has joined forces with a former competitor to form one of the largest personal care product manufacturers in North America.“The fast-paced business evolution of personal care product manufacturing requires partnerships between industry leaders with complementary strengths, in order to maintain a competitive edge,” said spokesman Paul Goulet in a press release issued Thursday.The deal sees the amalgamation of LEK with Tri Tech Industries, Inc.of Lynchburg, Virginia.Though financial details of the merger were not released, funding was made possible through help from the Solidarity Fund of the Quebec Federation of Labour, the Capital Régional et Cooperatif Desjardins and Fondaction.“It will enable the two companies to seamlessly join forces to form a single, industry-leading business entity in the North American personal care industry,” the press release said.The two companies plan to grow through sharing their respective strengths in technologies, engineering, supply chain management and product innovation.Together the two companies will service more that 75 customers.including industry leaders like the giant Johnson and Johnson.Knowlton Packaging is one of the largest employers in Brome-Missisquoi, providing work for some 550 people.A source close to the company who asked not to be identified said the merger will not have a negative impact on the workforce.Calls.to Knowlton Packaging vice president of sales and marketing Mario Allaire were not returned before press time.Subscribe to The Record! 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But they persisted, and Smith decided that if a she was going to have a big celebration, she'd turned it into a fundraiser.The party is at 9 p.m.on Saturday, Jan.27 at the Hotel/Motel Sawyerville (18 rue Principale).Smith picked Sawyerville because she lived therefor many years and friends will be driving in from all over.It's $10 a door (includes a beer or soft drink).Music by Lloyd Perkins and friends.Come one come all! Weather Today: Sunny with cloudy periods.Wind 20 km/h becoming light late in the day.High minus 21.Wind chill minus 34.Saturday: Mix of sun and cloud.Low minus 23.High minus 12.Sunday: Sunny.Low minus 24.High minus 14.Monday: Sunny.Low minus 22.High minus 17.Ben by Daniel Shelton I'M WILLING TO ' GIVE SKIING A TRY, gUT I'M CONCERNER -ircANECA CWNGEROUS / .AW I ètâ TWENTY PONT WORRY YOU'RE NOT GONNA break anything^ WEARING V V^that JL .*w j.fwi ivvtNir YEARS ÔLPER TUAN / TUQ LAST TIME I , \ X v PIP THIS 11 Sififllfo : I ¦¦THK—Il - RECORD Friday, January 26, 2007 page 3 Robots to help the autistic and the elderly Call : Dara Jane Loomis VENDU Aff.Real Estate Agent Sutton de l'Estrie, Magog DARA JANE LOOMIS Cell: Su) AtH'iit MintiWi Off: Sly 847-3400 «101823-7474 dloomis@sutton.com Do you want your house SOLD ?www.sutton.com BECOME A VOLUNTEER MAKE A DONATION Canadian Red Cross Quebec Division m 1-877-356-3226 1-800-418-1111 The latest in space-age technology By Brion Robinson Sherbrooke An innovative Canadian research network is developing intelligent technology for improving the lives of seniors and the disabled — and they’re getting some robotic help from the University of Sherbrooke.Natural care givers were asked what they wanted from robots, said University of Sherbrooke engineering professor François Michaud, and his team worked from there.One of their projects is a robot Michaud describes as a “table on wheels” that will help increase the autonomy of the elderly living at home.Michaud said the telerobot will help care givers monitor the elderly while they’re away, and help doctors measure physical capacity after surgery such as walking speed.“The robot system is an interesting solution because people will not have to reinstrument their their homes for surveillance cameras,” said Michaud.“The robot will have its own sensors built right in.” Michaud, who has been developing new technology for about 10 years, said that allowing seniors to live at home as long as possible will reduce stress on crowded long term care facilities and hospitals.The 36-year-old researcher is also a research chairholder in Mobile Robotics and Intelligent Autonomous Systems.Smart homes And the nationwide development network is dubbed Intelligent Computational Assistive Science and Technology (ICAST).It was launched in December by Toronto’s York University and Ottawa-based Precarn Incorporated, a not-for-proft that supports new, commercially-viable technologies.It’s intended to ensure better alignment of university research with the needs of business — and it will help develop Canada’s medical devices industry.Those involved work in four clus- ters within the network, focusing on mobility, communication, smart homes and issues pertaining to the elderly.Michaud works in mobility.Contact Another of his projects includes using robots to help the mentally disabled.“We’re developing mobile robots to help autistic children develop social skills,” he said.The machines have cartoon-like features to grab the attention of the children.“We’re trying to get them interested with things not under their control,” he said, noting many autistic children do not interact with others and keep to themselves.“They don’t look at people directly and don’t engage in situations where they have to interact.“Once you get their attention you will get them used to contact in the outside world.” Michaud said the robots have sensors to detect obstacles and are safe to use.He also noted his team is working on technology to allow robots to identify obstacles by the force it generates against their motors.However, he said building mobile robots is a constant challenge and modifying their artificial intelligence, ability to autonomously recharge their batteries and capabilities can be complex.“It’s like trying to solve a1 puzzle,” he said.Other projects being developed at the university include remote control cameras that help distant trauma specialists direct doctors in emergencies.He said prototypes have been tested by Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke (CHUS) staff and reviews have been positive.Besides Michaud’s contribution, network researchers are working on projects such as intelligent wheelchairs that are self-guided and wearable robotics technology that prompts a user with dementia through an everyday task.Michaud said commercial applications for his home care robots may take some time, but he noted demand may increase as health care facilities be- COURTESY Take me to your leader.come more crowded.“If the service isn’t good you wouldn’t pay anything for it,”’ he said.Michaud’s colleagues are also promoting their technology with some success.York University computer science and engineering professor John Tsot-sos and professor Alex Mihailidis of the University of Toronto are discussing how to combine their approaches to detect when a person has fallen.Within a year there might exist an automatic fall detection system in special-care homes for the elderly.brobinson @sh erbrookerecord.com ERRATUM An error has occurred in the Chevrolet ad published on January 22.The ad mentioned a lease term of 48 months for the OptraS when it should have stated a 60-month lease term.We apologize to the Chevrolet dealers and to The Record readers for this error and regret any inconvenience it may have caused.Looking for work?Trying to choose a career?Job Links can help! Free job search & career counselling services for the English-speaking community.CALL US TODAY! 257 Queen Street, Suite 500 Lennoxville, Quebec ë (819) 566-2422 $ I < .mim*Mon ICoUirt X’N, HH j EASTERN TOWNSHIPS OUeDCC « II B"“'J (mploJ QuPbx page 4 Friday, January 26, 2007 ^RECORD: , ¦ ¦ Favreau: Cont’d from Page 1 an extradition order for Favreau.At first Favreau, who was living at a women’s shelter in the Townships, fought extradition.But then-Liberal Justice Minister Irwin Cotier denied her appeal, arguing she would get a fair hearing in the States.She appealed Cotier’s decision, but after two and a half years of fighting extradition, the beleaguered Favreau decided to got back to Vermont and tell her side of the story to a judge.She turned herself in at the Rock Island border crossing last January and has been in jail ever since.“From my understanding, Vermont is saying they have jurisdiction and that Canada never had a right to get involved," Favreau told The Record.Her lawyer, Maureen O’Reilly of the Vermont Legal Aid office in Rutland, said the case is complicated.“This particular issue — an international jurisdictional fight — has never been addressed,” O’Reilly said, noting that disputes of competing custody orders between American states are common and easily resolved.“That’s been addressed hundreds of thousands of times between states but never between a state and another nation.” O'Reilly said Canada has a final custody order that gives legal custody to Favreau.That order by Superior Court Judge Pierre Body was confirmed by a panel of three judges in front from Quebec’s Court of Appeal.“It’s not Afghanistan,” adds O’Reilly.“This is a final order from a country that is well known for basic rights afforded to people.” O’Reilly said she filed a motion to get the Vermont Family Court to recognize the Canadian order, but it was denied.O’Reilly asked for reconsideration — and was refused.So she filed a motion to appeal with the Vermont Supreme Court.O’Reilly explained she has asked for the full panel of five judges to hear the appeal.A brief is due is February but the case won't be heard for many months.Michel Tétrault, the Sherbrooke lawyer who represented Favreau during the extradition process, said her case is extraordinary.“It’s pretty rare that parents have to fight each other to know which country has jurisdiction," said Tétrault, noting that when you add the fact that Favreau is incarcerated “it lands in the very, very exceptional cases.“It’s hard to conceive there is no other solution than keeping the woman in prison,” Tétrault told The Record, noting the judicial system could outfit Favreau with an ankle bracelet which would let them know where she is at all times.“This is a family matter that should not be debated in criminal court,” Tétrault added, noting the main interested party - the couple's son — has not been represented in the court debate to date.“He will not be going to court in Vermont and they will make a decision in the United States without hearing his opinion,” Tétrault said.Michelle Favreau as she prepared to give herself up at the border a year ago.PERRY BEATON The 12-year-old has a Canadian lawyer, ftfaitou Einhorn, named by Quebec Superior Court to represent the child’s interests from the start of the custody dispute here.She did not return The Record’s calls.An American lawyer was recently named by Vermont family court to represent the minor.The Record was unable to reach him and could not learn if either lawyer will be in court to argue on behalf of the son.In the meantime, Favreau is stuck in jail.“Every day is a day of survival.I can’t even explain.It’s like being with my ex, but 100 of them.It’s an every-day struggle to survive on top of missing my son every minute.“It’s hard to describe.Emotionally it’s a struggle to survive.Emotionally you’re abused every single day.” Favreau said she doesn’t fit in with the prison crowd because she is different.Because she doesn’t do drugs.Because she is not a hardened criminal.“I'm made fun of.I’m a target.” “When it gets really bad I look at his (her son’s) picture and it helps me stay strong,” she said.Favreau has not spoken to her son since the night before she gave herself up at the Canada-United States border in Rock Island.Favreau has not seen or spoken to her son in more than a year.When asked if she had news about him through relatives or friends, she said no.“My position is I have no idea where my son is," she said.“I’m also being charged with kidnapping." The pictures she carries are several Favreau’s father accompanied her.years old.“The only pictures I have is when he’s up to three years old.I don’t want anyone to know what he looks like.” When The Record first spoke to Favreau a year ago, she explained that before she and her son separated, they made a deal that every night at 8 p.m.they would look up at the sky and blow a kiss to each other.It’s a ritual she maintains.“Every day at eight o’clock at night.I look up and tell him how much I love him and miss him and pray he stays strong.Favreau said her son is going to be 13 in March.“I missed his whole 12th PERRY BEATON year.” “I’m very proud of him,“ she said, hoping he gets to read this article.“Tell my son I love him and à la prochaine.” The only way for Favreau to be freed is to give up the whereabouts of her son or await the outcome of the appeal — if it is favourable, said lawyer O’Reilly.In the meantime, she will be held in contempt indefinitely.The position of the court and the other side is that she holds the key to the jail house in her own hand." O’Reilly said.“I think the public record speaks very well; she is not willing to do that." -RECORD Friday, January 26, 2007 page 5 Son falls from chair lift Unharmed, says ski hill official By Jen Young Record correspondent ¦w- * ¦yJiat started as a family day on the slopes % #V / ended with a mother having to let her son %/ \i fall from a chair lift, but a Montjoye centre w ?official say the boy was unharmed and the incident has provoked the ski hill to purchase a net.“As much as we try and watch everything these things can happen,” said Montjoye director general Brigitte Marchand.“It can happen that someone sits down wrong.This is a reminder to skiers to be quick, careful, and attentive when getting on the lift.” According to Marchand, a woman and her son where getting on the lift and the boy was not sitting properly.When the chair moved the boy was completely off the seat and his mother was holding on to him as he dangled.Once an employee saw what was going on he stopped the procession of steel chairs.“There are always two or three employees at the lift,” Marchand said.“It goes fast.Chairs come every eight seconds so employees cannot watch each passenger for too long.They have a couple of seconds to hold the chair, help put the bar down, then look at the next chair and the next passengers.Once the employee saw the boy falling the ride was stopped.” There are two types of lift systems.One works on a gear system that slows down to a crawl when passengers are boarding and the other, which is what Montjoye uses, is on a fixed speed and does not slow down.Two employees placed themselves under the chair and instructed the mother to let the boy fall.The child was caught and according to Marchand he was not harmed, but it did provoke further security precautions by the ski hill.“This has never happened before,” she said.“The mother met with the director and asked that something be done in case this happens again so our intention is to purchase a net to avoid employees or skiers getting hurt.” Marchand says that safety is always a number one concern.“1 do a lot of skiing and something like this doesn’t happen often, but it can.It’s like skiing accidents.As much as you try and avoid them they can still happen,” she said.The mother of the boy did not return The Record’s calls.The boy’s age was not released.Benefit Dart Tournament For * Breast Cancer With Auction and Raffles At The Stanstead Legion.Stanstead On Saturday, February 1 7th, 2007 Teams: Mixed men and women, pick out of the hat Registration at 1:00 p.m.Cost: $5.00 Play starting at 2:00 p.m.All Donations Accepted: Money or Articles for the Auction.Tax Receipts available fop any cash conations over $25 00 Au proceeds forwarded to The Canadian Cancer Society For More Information Contact Marilyn McComb: 819-838-4770 II Corinne Bobbitt: 819-838-1019 Granby Hospital is accused of negligence Family sues By Maurice Crossfield -Knowlton The family of a woman who died after falling down a laundry chute at the Granby Hospital last March is suing the health care institution for negligence.Represented by lawyer Jean-Pierre Ménard, the family contends that Jocelyne Latulippe, who was in her 70s, should never have been able to open the sixth-floor laundry chute.They say the hospital’s job is to ensure patient safety.Latulippe had been hospitalized on February 28, 2006, and was staying on the sixth floor of the Granby Hospital while awaiting surgery.Hospital officials said Latulippe, who suffered from stomach pains, showed no signs of confusion when she initially arrived at the hospital.But in the days that followed she did show some indications of mental instability.She was tagged with a special bracelet to indicate to personnel that she was acting confused.On the morning of March 5, Latulippe put on Briffs .210 high school arrests Two-hundred-and-ten secondary school students were arrested in the Townships during the 2005-’06 school year, according to statistics released by the Sûreté du Québec.Fifty percent of the crimes, all of which were committed on school property, were drug-related.“Eighty-four students were arrested for possession, 16 for possession with the intention of trafficking, and 8 for production of narcotics,” said Sûreté du Québec spokesperson Louis-Philippe Réel.The other arrests were: • 33 for fights; • 27 for vandalism; • 22 for breaking and entering: • 12 for threats (to peers and teachers); • 4 for possession of stolen objects; • 2 for fraud; • 1 for bullying; and • 1 for possession of a weapon.- Tanya Ives a pair of hospital employee’s boots and entered the 18-inch by 18-inch laundry chute in the surgical unit, falling into an empty hamper in the basement nearly 100 feet below.Latulippe was discovered to be missing about 15 minutes later, and was found about 20 minutes after that.She was conscious and talking, but be fore long her condition began to deteriorate.Soon afterwards she was rushed to the Charles Lemoyne hospital in Longueuil for more specialized treatment.She was removed from life support the following morning.Immediately after the incident the Granby Hospital locked all of its laundry chutes.The same order has been issued to other health care institutions in Haute-Yamaska who house patients.The Brome-Missisquoi Perkins Hospital also locked up its laundry chutes.A coroner’s report, which expected to be released next week, also suggests that laundry chutes be locked.Claude Vézina, director general of the Centre de Santé et des Services Sociaux de la Haute-Yamaska, declined to comment further on the lawsuit, which the health care agency has yet to be officially informed of.Typically such cases are handed over to the hospital’s insurers, who then decide if the case will be settled or be taken to court.Drew Residence ^ Blilfeli ÈslSalIP RICHMOND SOCCER INSCRIPTIONS 2007 155 Craig E, Ste-Famillç Hall 1st Session Friday February 2nd from 5 p.m.- 7 p.m.2nd Session Saturday February 3rd from 9:30 to 12:00 $20.fee for late inscriptions after inscription dates.NEW THIS YEAR, 1 ball will be graciously offered by the soccer club to all the players at the time of inscription.For the older ones it will be a t-shirt or a ball.Each player born between 1998-1989 (moustique and up) need to bring 1 recent picture, their medical card and 1 check of 25.00$ for a deposit for the equipment which will be returned at the end of the season.All people interested in coaching or refereeing can also inscribe during these two days.The club offers the support necessary by ottering and covering the costs of the training at all levels.The indoor practices will begin in February.The dates will be made available at the time of inscriptions.Looking forward to seeing you, bring your friends.For information contact; 27471 Tara Hughes 826 1698 Features & Benefits • A quaint seniors’ residence with the facilities of a large institution • Individual well appointed spacious rooms • Complete group service or community group association • Homemade prepared & served meals • Nearby medical services available 24/7 • On call in-home Doctor • Well trained and empathetic staff on duty 24/7 • Catering to the English-speaking community • A friendly home-like atmosphere • Routine pharmaceutical services • And much more.For more information call 819-838-5045 page 6 Friday, January 26, 2007 ! -I «THE — RECORD Community Forum Letter to thk Editor Animal cruelty laws Dear editor This is a copy of a letter sent to Quebec Premier Jean Charest in October.No reply has been received.You are no doubt aware of the deplorable scenes viewed on CTV (in 2006) in the Blainville and Joliette area puppy mills.This situation has become a political issue as a groundswell of outrage grows.Six out of 10 Quebec households own pets and they are treated as family members.(Pet owners) represent a large source of potential votes in the next provincial election.Bill P-42 and AnimaQuebec (enforcers of the province’s new animal welfare law, passed in January 2005] are steps in the right direction but with only four inspectors and a one time funding of $150,000 (Anima has to be self financing in the future) this is merely band-aiding the problem.It is estimated that $143,072,565 in taxes are collected from pets and pet supply sales in the province annually.One wonders why some of the funds are not allocated to properly fund Anima?I would like to put forward with all due respect, some recommendations on how to raise funds to properly finance an effective animal rights program without costing the taxpayers or the government a sou! Charge initial registration fee and sufficient annual dues - (to the approximately ) 372 pet stores and the 2,000 puppy mill “breeders” — to allow for the enforcement and maintenance of adequate anti-cruelty protection for animals.Presently Quebec’s maximum fine for animal cruelty is $400 with no jail time.Suggested penalties: first infraction, $2,000 with default six months in jail.Second infraction, $5,000 or one year in jail; third infraction $10,000, and close them down.Mr.Charest, you can rest assured that the majority of pet owners and sympathizers would be more inclined to vote for a party that has the will power and compassion to solve the animal rights issue in Quebec once and for all.I await your reply.Art Powter Lac Brome n»t iiagieoarUxms.oom wm ir /4\ "comes., - i ' ""ATS.«MOI** hiBUC ' ¦ i.?r jkf V .tin: ¦mi RECORD P.O.B Implemented one year ago, the Québec Parental Insurance Plan has made it easier for parents to balance work and family life.* * 71 71 71 71 New Media Technologies Business Management Engineering Business Administration Information Technologies Research i*i To check eligibility as an employer or employee or for further information, visit www.yesmontreal.ca or call the YES Internship Program Coordinator at (514) 878-9788 x 305.Deadline: February 2, 2007 accoerdulfuttree Karl vUth KZfl CanadH YES Montreal (Youth Employment Services) 630 Roné-Lbvesque f3lvd West.Suite P 185, Montreal.H3B 1S6 fe!.(514) 878-9788 • Pax.(514) 878-9950 • E-Mail: infoCutyosmontrcaLca www.yesmontreal.ca P generous More than S017 muon paid to more than 97.600 parents Average benefits went from $325 to $450 per week accessible Close to 3.900 sett-employed workers receive benefits flexible Two options as to the duration at leave for dad More than 35.800 fathers receive benefits More advantages, more positive repercussions for society, and more happy parents.To find out more, visit the Plan's site at www.rqap.gouv.qc.ca or call 1868 610-7727.Québec • MMtttrr de l'Emptoi et de I* Solidarité sodale • Cornell dr gestion de Iknunnce parentale El EM page 10 Friday, January 26, 2007 ; i — THE ¦ i RECORD Autism: Cont’d from Page 9 Some children are severely affected, with symptoms that range from violent tendencies to gastrointestinal issues; others suffer from milder forms of the disorder — an inability to make eye contact, for instance.The cause of the disorder is unknown, although there is much speculation, ranging from vaccination side-effects to environmental pollutants to genetic defects.“Some people have suggested that we're looking for a single cause, but maybe that’s not the right approach,” says Ward.“Kids with autism are so different.Maybe there are different causes.” There already are different treatments.In fact, Ondrich and others are lor many children and seniors.EPILEPSY CANADA 1-877-734.0873 www.epilepsy.ca hoping the conference was a first step toward creating an internationally respected autism research and treatment centre in Calgary — a place to bring all knowledge about the disorder under one roof.“It affects one per cent of our total population, yet we do not have a centre here to understand or research autism spectrum disorders,” says Dr.Naweed Syed, head of University of Calgary’s cell biology and anatomy department.“As citizens, we owe it to our public and to our children that we give it our best shot to both raise awareness and to do something for these kids.” For Ondrich, the conference was an opportunity to hear the latest news on biomedical intervention - methylcobal-amin, other vitamin supplements, dietary changes and the like — which she credits for much of her son’s improvement since being diagnosed more than four years ago.Nowadays, most of their diet is organic, and their home’s drinking water is filtered through a device that’s a little like a reverse osmosis filtration system.Ondrich also removed their home’s carpets, and switched to chemical-free laundry and cleaning supplies.Geoffrey doesn’t eat sugar, wheat or milk products — all linked with problems (allergies and yeast infections) that may exacerbate autistic symptoms.And every day, Ondrich gives him an injection of methylcobalamin.“Before we started biomedical intervention, he (Geoffrey) wouldn’t talk outside the home.He wouldn’t look at me.He wouldn’t look me in the eye.He was lost in his own world,” says Ondrich.Adds Syed: “When I see these children and what the parents go through, my heart bleeds.And we can’t offer them much in terms of information or treatment or cures because we do not know much about it.” The lack of knowledge in Canada is why, once a year or so, Ondrich attends a conference in the U.S.to find out about new treatments and studies for autistic children.Those conferences led to two visits with specialists, also in the U.S.But since Geoffrey was diagnosed more than four years ago, Calgary’s medical community has become more aware of autism, says Ondrich, who notes they no longer have to leave the city to look for the newest treatments.Without family in the city, Ondrich, a veterinarian, and her husband, a dentist, must rely heavily on their nanny, Elma Panganiban, for extra help taking care of the kids; she’s been an integral part of the family for the past two and a half years.“She just fit in right away,” Ondrich says.“And she loves Geoffrey.” Open and friendly — some might even say gregarious - Geoffrey attends classes in the regular public school system, and he has three close friends: Alex, Erin and Tania.“He even gets invited to birthday parties," Ondrich says.This particular sunny January morning, Geoffrey — sporting an orange fleece coat and bright green Croc sandals — roams the backyard with his sister and their nanny.You can hear him laughing and talking, as the three discuss the logistics of jumping on the enclosed trampoline, which fills a large part of the yard.(It was bought to encourage Geoffrey, who has poor muscle control, to be more physically active.) It’s not easy to understand Geoffrey’s conversation.His voice is fairly garbled, and he doesn’t always look you in the eye when he’s talking to you.But no doubt about it, he seems happy.Very happy.“He smiles all the time.He’s a very sweet boy,” says Ondrich.The pride in her voice is evident.“I don’t know if he will ever be better, but my job is to help him down that road.” f Pair up at the Pilsen on Valentine’s Day and get For an exceptional On Wednesday.Febuarv 14 the outing in the heart of North Hatlev.Pilsen shares the bill with you; Yes we will pas 50'1 ol void Valentine's dinner! Please reserve lot this nmiautir occasion.And don’t forget our pùb Super Bowl party Sunday.Febuarv 1 at I pm : Giant screen and many specials! Pilsen Government of Canada Project to bring Weedon’s drinking water supply infrastructure up to standard The Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec (the Agency) is inviting public comment on the proposed environmental assessment scoping document for the municipality of Weedon’s project to bring its drinking water supply infrastructure up to standard.The project is subject to an environmental assessment under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.This project calls for the construction of a new well with a groundwater extraction capacity of 700,000 cubic meters per year.The public may view the scoping report on the Agency website at www.dec-ceri.nc ca or by visiting the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry, accessible to the public on the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) website at www.ceaa-acee.oc.ca.This document can also be consulted at the Weedon municipal offices, 525 2nd Avenue (Highway 112), Weedon.Please send in your written comments, in the official language of your choice, by February 16, 2007.to: Canada Economic Development Regional Coordination Branch - Environment Tour de la Bourse 800 Victoria Square, Suite 3800, P.0.Box 247 Montréal, Quebec H4Z 1E8 Fax: 514-283-7491 E-mail: LCEE@dec-ced.gc.ca Participant Funding Program The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency will provide, where necessary, up to $10,000 in assistance under the Participant Funding Program to help groups and individuals take part in the environmental assessment ot this project.Visit the CEAA website for further information on this program.All applications must be received by February 16,2007.To apply tor funding, or lor additional information on this program, please contact: Suzanne Osborne Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 160 Elgin Street Ottawa.Ontario K1A 0H3 Tel.: 613-957-0254 Fax:613-948-9172 suzanne.osborne@acee-ceaa.gc.ca 1*1 K o t a u r a n t tfc I’ u l> 55 Main Street, .North I tutlev (NI1)) N42-2971 • infori'piKrn.eu • v\ww.pilsen.ru Government Gouvernement of Canada du Canada Canada Sports INSIDE Housework as., sports .see Page 12 Newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, January 26, 2007 page 11 Cougar cagers host St-Hyacinthe tonight not r\lnnrn/1 4-U „ *- ._ 1 1 Can they snap two-game losing streak?By Mike Hickey Special to The Record The Champlain College men’s basketball team will be home tonight and Bulwer native Kevin Dezan hopes the friendly confines of Mitchell Gymnasium will help the team snap a two-game losing streak.They’re playing St-Hyacinthe.The Cougars returned from a long Christmas break with an exhibition loss to the John Abbott Islanders two weeks ago and then dropped a controversial decision to the undefeated Trois-Rivières Diablos.That game started two hours later after referees failed to show up and head coach Glen Faucher was 1 not pleased that his team had to wait around for over two hours before the game started.While the Cougars were competitive, Dezan knows he and his team mates need to improve in several aspects of the game.“We play St-Hyacinthe and Shawini-gan (Sunday on the road) and we need to come away with a pair of victories and snap this two-game losing streak,” Dezan said prior to Wednesday’s practice.“We need to get back in the flow and execute our offence and cut down on the number of turnovers we commit in a game and make our foul shots.” Faucher had high praise for rookie Jerard Greeidge but remains concerned about practice times.“He is an outstanding player, maybe the best player in the league,” Faucher said “We had another tough week of practice, eight guys on Monday, 10 yesterday, which was much better but still our best player (Greeidge) missed both due to late classes on both nights.“It’s very diffi- cult to build a playoff ready team when you have new players - and only eight of them every night at practice.We have an excellent team, one that could definitely push for a championship, but we need to practice as a team.It’s very frustrating.It seems whatever we happen to build in one practice we’re starting over the next.We must get our acts in gear, get on the same page and start building before it’s too late.” Defensively, the Cougar coaching staff plans on mixing things up."This Friday we will play a mix on zone and man because we need to practice both.Dave (assistant coach Dave McBride) and I are going to try different line-ups.We have the better team but I’m not sure our guys are ready.We played hard versus Trois Rivières but lost because of turnovers and free throws.We practice hard but hard work doesn’t equal success, we need mental work as well.We need to spend some quality time together as a unit on the court and we need it soon.” On the women’s side the needs remain the same, a few healthy bodies.The team caught a break in the schedule and are not playing until Sunday when they head out to play Shawinigan for the first time this season.Head coach Steve Cassivi is confident that his team can rebound from last week’s loss to Trois-Rivières.“After coming off a tough break last Friday in T-R, we are looking to put that behind us and are focusing on the remaining games left in regular season,” Cassivi said.“The game plan against Shawinigan on Sunday is to play the same intense game that we always try to play which means tough, strong defence and pressuring the ball when we can.We have not seen Shawinigan yet so we don’t really know what to expect.We are just looking to go into the game strong and come out on top! “As for the injury update, Brigitte Dion is scheduled to be back for the Sunday game and will be able to start practicing on Thursday.Katie Wallace’s ankle is looking much better and she should be good to go for Sunday as well.That leaves us with eight players, but we are anticipating easing Brigitte slowly back into the line up so that she will be ready for Sorel on February 10th.As for Andreanne Paquin, she is still day to day, but we are hoping to have her back for Sorel.” Game time is 8 p.m.The Cougars are back in action tonight.PERRY BEATON Ski Conditions sponsored by OTHER MOUNTAIN PASSHOLDERS JAYlfePFAK SKI & RIDE FOR LESS AT JAY PEAK v e ” n t y°Uw 20°rtu7 seas.on Pass from any other resort at Jay Peak for $39 lift tickets any day of the week, all season long.No blackout dates or restrictions Purchase at par (in cash) with valid proof of residency and enjoy a biq mountain experience without the big ticket price.Jy 9 mountain - 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According to Smith’s philosophy, fun movement includes dancing or bowling, while housework, lifting your children or carrying groceries are functional.Workouts — whether at the gym, outside or at home — count for formal movement.“You need all three, but they all can add up over the course of the day.” If you’re looking for results, however.the key lies in formal movement.“Going from being sedentary, which means you’re sitting on the couch doing nothing at all to doing just a little something has such a great effect on your heart, on your lungs, on your whole circulatory system.So going from nothing to doing something is great,” Smith says.“Now, if you want to go and really sculpt and define and really have a nice, firm, lifted behind, and sculpt the hamstrings, then you do need to feel what you’re doing.” She says it takes working out for an hour a day, six days a week for most people to see results.While she advises working your muscles to the point of exhaustion (“If you can’t feel it by the 14th repetition,” Smith says, “you’re probably mindlessly going through the effort”), any real Please see Housework on Page 13 gut u ixauij oiimu.CHARLIE SAYERS MEMORIAL DART TOURNAMENT Saturday, January 27 at the A.N.A.F.Unit 318 (The Hut) 300 St.Francis, Lennoxville Registration: 1 p.m.Starts at 2 p.m.sharp Open mixed doubles.$5/person Prize money and trophies.Everyone welcome 26860 ALL AI DOUBLE HEADER TOMORROW at the J.H.Price Sports Centre S6 Adults; S2 children under 12 l:MSKIII5 BISHOPS UNIVERSITÉ BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY Bishop’s vs Laval Saturday, January 27, 2007 6 p.m.& 8 p.m. jlïljlill •.' î'v- mm .,' ?.- • nat.Winners of WWE contest are Sasha Kalevar • Melanie Blc Samantha Boynton • Bruno Valli Louise Prince • Alexandra I Lisa Hunting • Alice O’Cor Kenneth McKelvey •• Peter Kasov Congratulations! SUNDAY, JAN.28TH 8 P.M.Lots of great prizes to win! ftllVAI.HiiMUII RECORD SPORTS Friday, January 26, 2007 page 13 PERRY BEATON Summertime and the kicking is easy! Impact drafts Plattsburgh State star And Moojen from Clemson By Mike Hickey Special to the Record The Montreal Impact stayed close to home with their first pick in the 2006 United Soccer Leagues (USL) First Division College Player Draft.The club selected defender Claudio Dias, from Plattsburgh State University, located just 60 minutes south of Montreal in Plattsburgh New York.They also chose forward Claudio Moojen from Clemson University.Dias is a 22-year-old defender from Brampton, Ontario, who helped the U of Plattsburgh boast the best defensive record in the SUNYAC (State University New York Athletic Conference), with a goals against average of less than one per game.Dias also scored twice and tallied six points, starting 19 out of 20 games.He was named to the All-America NSCAA Team.Moojen was picked in the second round, 26th overall.The Brazilian forward scored 11 goals with Clemson U last year.During his 2004 and '05 seasons with Lincoln Memorial University, the 23-year-old tallied 48 goals and 109 points.In 2005 and '06, Moojen also Finished top scorer of the USL Premier Development League (PDL), scoring 18 goals each season with the Cocoa Expos and the defunct Augusta Fireball.In 2006, he was named PDL Player of the Year.“We are very pleased with our picks even if we had to chose last in the two rounds of the draft,” said Montreal Impact head coach Nick De Santis.“These were two players who had impressed us at the USL Showcase last December.It’s great to draft a Canadian player, now we’ll have to see if he is ready to play at our level.As for Moojen, he is a player with a lot of offensive qualities.” Last year, the Impact had selected as first pick midfielder Simon Gatti, from Rhode Island University.In his rookie season, Gatti had played 157 minutes in five games with the Impact.Housework: Cont’d from Page 12 pain should be a stop sign.“You really have to monitor yourself,” Smith says.Her videos all include adaptations for each exercise, so users can tailor their workouts to their own level.Smith says her fitness endeavours are more about feeling good than about ego.She turned to exercise in her late teens after losing both of her parents in quick succession.“Those two events back to back really sent me into a depression and I found that exercise got me out of it,” she says.“And that relationship between working your body and just feeling better was what piqued my interest, got me studying more about exercise and got me into this business.” She says the payoff has come from seeing other people reap those same benefits.“I love it when somebody loses 20, 30, 40, 50 pounds,” she says.“But more importantly when somebody comes to me and says, ‘You changed my life.I get up in the morning, 1 feel better about myself, I like myself, I’ve gotten a new job.I’m more power-driven,’ - that’s where I’m really inspired.” A single mother, Smith has tried to instil positive messages about weight, diet and exercise in her two teenage daughters.“I’ve never ever brought up weight issues with my kids — like don’t eat this or you need to exercise to keep your weight down.It’s always about health, it’s always about fun, it’s always about sports, it’s always about alignment and posture, it’s always about what their goals are.” While it’s now a priority for both her daughters, one is a nationally ranked runner in the U.S., she admits to resorting to bribery - a trip to the mall in exchange for a morning bike ride — as they were growing up.“But once they got into it, my kids COURTESY MORNINGSTAR ENTERTAINMENT Kathy Smith says fitness is within reach — even for people with busy schedules.started loving this whole idea of bike riding, of being outdoors.I think it starts at a really young age.” Her best advice for people looking to make exercise a part of their life: Make it non-negotiable.“When I get up, I don’t think about whether I’m going to exercise or not,” she says.“I think about what I’m going to do.Just like you don’t think about brushing your teeth every morning — you get out of bed, you brush them.You don’t have a whole debate about it.” And don’t forget to keep it positive.“Shift to (thinking about) what do you want: Do you want to be more active, do you want to be more energetic, do you want to sleep better, do you want to define your body?OK what do we need to do?What can we add to your diet?“It’s difficult when somebody says I want to lose 10 lbs in two weeks, because the only way you’re going to do that is through deprivation.But when you say I want to run, or there’s a breast cancer walk .and I want to walk it in six months, that’s a real positive thing.” page 14 Friday, January 26, 2007 CJmrcf) ®trectorp RECORD: The Guild of All Saints Anglican Church Dunham, Quebec Anglican Church of Canada ST.PETER’S CHURCH 355 Dulferin Street, Sherbrooke (819) 564-0279 Rev.Dr.Patricia Peacock Sunday 9:00 a.m.Holy Eucharist Anglican Church of Canada Presbyterian Church in Canada ST.GEORGE’S CHURCH LENNOXVILLE 84 Queen St., 819-346-5564 www.forministry.com/caqcacofcsga1 / Pastor: The Rev.Michael Canning Sunday.January 28.Epiphany a 8:00 a.m.Traditional Holy Communion 10:00 a.m.Family Morning Prayer St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church Sherbrooke 256 Queen Street, Lennoxville Tel: 819-569-3100 Minister: Rev.John Barry Forsyth Organist: Anthony Davidson Sunday 10:30 a.m.Worship & Sunday School The Word of Grace Radio Broadcast P.O.Box 404 Sherbrooke Qc J1M 1Z6 Station CJMQ 88.9 FM or www.cjmq.fm Sunday 8:30 a.m.United Church of Canada Attend the church of your choice Plymouth-Trinity Dufferin at Montreal, in Sherbrooke 346-6373 Minister: Rev.Heather A.MacDougall Organist: Leslie Young Sunday 10:30 a.m.Worship led by Rev.Heather MacDougall Guest: Rev.David Shepherd Sunday School Sawyerville ACW The annual meeting of St.Philip’s ACW met at the home of our President, Jean Evans on January 18, with six mem-bes and Rev.Sister Mary Florence Liew present.The meeting opened with all repeating the ACW and the Lord’s Prayer.The minutes of the last meeting were approved as read.The treasurer gave her annual report which showed a favourable balance.Correspondence included a thank you note from Rev.Sister Mary FLorence for Christmas gift and verbal thanks from Mrs.Colton at the Grapes Home.Also verbal thanks from Lydia for sympathy card.We had a letter of thanks and appreciation from Roberta Sylvester for our donation to the Community Vacation Bible School.She informed us of the interesting “Operation Kid-to-Kid Project” that the children did in aid of the needy boys and girls in Latin America.The children certainly enjoy this Vacation Bible School every summer.Social: Feme gave her annual report of 234 calls made.Cheer: Susan’s annual report showed 81 cards sent.All the officers of St.Phpilip’s ACW remain the same by acclamation.Pres.Jean Evans: Vice-Pres.Feme Parker; Secretary, Sheila Bellam; Treasurer, Lydia Judge.Social: Feme Parker; Cheer: Susan Sylvester.Money was counted that we collected in our apron each meeting.Jean guessed nearest the amount so she gets to wear the apron again this year! Money in our little Christmas stocking was also counted.R ev.Sister Mary Florence reminded everyone of our annual vestry meeting to be held at my place Feb.1st at 1 p.m.and of the Parish Council March 4th at St.Paul s Bury.Susan won the hostess gift and also the highest bidder for the auction gift donated by Sister Mary Florence.Feme adjourned the meeting and after prayers and the blessing by Sister Mary Florence we enjoyed delicious refreshments and a time of fellowship.Sheila Bellam, secretary The Guild held its Annual Christmas Soup and Dessert Luncheon on Thursday, November 20, 2006, with a Sales Table which held a large assortment of items to purchase for the holidays.Shortly after the luncheon, the door prizes were won as follows: a Poinsettia to Mrs.Alice Brault, a box of chocolates to Mrs.Adelaide Lanktree, a Christmas Basket to Mrs.Mary Flarvey, and a blanket was won by Mrs.Josee TenEyck.Six tables of “500” were played giving the Bingos Mr.Ethen Perkins and Mrs.Margaret Royea.Concluding, in the card games, the winners were Mrs.Marg Hewitt, Mrs.Sabrina Gagnon, Mr.Herbie Riti, Mr.Ethen Perkins and Mrs.Doreen Gibbs.A card party door prize was won by Mr.Bruce Bockus.Mrs.Erma TenEyck, President, extending Season’s Greetings to all and hoped to see everyone back in the year year.On Wednesday, December 13, 2006, Mrs.Claire Hobbs welcomed The Guild and special guests, Mr.Arthur Hall and Mr.Reg Patterson, into her home for a lovely luncheon.Following lunch, the President, Mrs.Erma TenEyck, opened the meeting with the Lord’s Prayer.The minutes were read and the finance re port was given.Plans were made for their yearly “Thank You” Luncheon to the Parish which followed the church service on Sunday, December 17th, was well attended.Mrs.TenEyck invited The Guild to her home on Tuesday, January 9th, 2007, for a delicious lunch which was followed by the meeting.Annual Dues were paid up and yearly reports were given.Mrs.Joanne DeGuire, the Rector’s Warden, was invited to preside over the Nominations and Elections of officers for the ensuing year.At its conclusion, all officers remained in their previous stations.The President, thanked Mrs.DeGuire for a duty well done and continued the meeting.Preparations were discussed for the “Farewell” reception for their interim minister, The Venerable J.Wallace Sparling and his wife, Dawn, along with Mrs.Nancy Gunson, the Organist.Commencing Sunday, January 7 of this year, Mrs.Gunson is now the organist for the Parish of Frelighsburg and Stanbridge East.The reception was held on Sunday, January 14th, at noon in the church hall.Hors d’oeuvres and drinks were served followed by a roast pork dinner.After the dessert, the People’s Warden, Mr.Steve Miller, thanked all for attending this special gathering and invited the Sunday School teacher, Ms.Joyce Martin, to speak.She presented to the Sparlings and Mrs.Gunson, gifts on behalf of her class with sincere thanks and appreciation for all their kindnesses and leadership.Next, Mrs.Dawn Sparling was presented a gift of appreciation for her support and devoted assistance to the Choir, from the Corporation and Parishioners of All Saints.Mrs.Nancy Gunson was then, called upon and, too, was presented a gift with thanks and gratitude for her faithfulness as this church’s organist for several years.Then, last but certainly, not least, The Ven.Sparling, who was called upon by Mr.Miller, to receive his gift of appreciation for his dedicated and devoted service to this parish over the past two years and that he will be greatly missed.All three expressed their thanks, gratitude and love from this Parish and extended well wishes to everyone and wished All Saints all the very best in their continued endeavors with the church.On that same day, the new rector for All Saints, Rev.Sinpho Han, took his first service with All Saints (which are now at 9:30 a.m.).The parishioners were also pleased to meet and great the Rector’s wife, Christine.All Saints’ Annual Vestry meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m., immediately following the church service on Sunday, January 28, with a lunch to follow.The Guild’s next event will be their St.Valentine’s Soup and Dessert luncheon on Thursday, February 8, at noon with a “Sweet-Heart” Sales Table.As usual, 500 will follow the luncheon.The Guild would like to take this o{> portunity to thank all, most sincerely, those who attended and supported the fundraising events this past year and wish all the very best for 2007 and look forward to seeing everyone return to their luncheons and other events that will unfold in this new year.Joyce Martin Lennoxville Women’s Institute Waterloo Golden Age Club PfIdD nnldon Arrn CluK rr.oA The annual meeting was held on January 18.2007.The Opening Ode and the Salute to the Flag were repeated.The reports of the Committees were read and approved.The treasurers report w as discussed along with the proposed budget for 2007.All had been auditor and received for the ensuring year.Installation was then the next item on the agenda with Jessie MacKinnon in the chair.Following this a minutes of silence was held for the late Phyllis Worster who had been secretary for a number of years.A poem was read by Pres.Thelma Picken.A memorial will be sent to the Francis Taylor Memorial Fund in her honour.The County meeting was discussed and will be held Feb.13, 2007 at the Uplands with Lennoxville W.I.being the host.Nancy Barton as named representative for the county.With business being concluded refreshments were served and we all left for home.The Waterloo Golden Age Club met at the Legion Hall on Monday, January 22 at 1:30 p.m.with a very good attendance.The president welcomed everyone to the meeting followed by the Lord's Prayer being said in unison.Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Lucille Aitken.Louise Lowry assumed her responsibiliton as the new treasurer and gave her report.The president announced Military Whist card parties at St.Luke’s Church on consecutive Wednesdays, January 24 and 31 at 7:30 p.m.The Legion Auxiliary will hold a “500" card party at the Legion Hall on Monday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m.Winners of the half and half drawin were Doreen Gibbs and Jean Riti.Wir ners at “500” were as follows: Annett Lepage, first with a score of 4660; Celi, Gamache, second, with a score of 432C Doreen Gibbs, third, with a score o 4310.The special bid of 10 No Trumi was not won.Winner at the games table was Nellie Darling.The meeting concluded with every one enjoying a fine lunch.The next meeting will be held or Monday, February 12.Wilmur Davidsoi