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Jeffrey Mine meets conditions for government loan 75 CENTS + TAXES PM#0040007682 Tuesday, October 4, 2011 , .- : mm wsam Tv ri f on 'T, Compton woman drowns helping husband A Compton woman drowned last weekend while helping her husband escape from their vehicle after it ran into a pond in North Hatley.Fifty one year-old Line Michaud was driving home from a party in Bromont with her husband at around 11:20 p.m.Saturday night when he fell asleep behind the wheel and drove the truck into a pond along side North Hatley road near the Manoir Hovey.According to Memphremagog police captain Yves Denis, the man admitted to falling asleep and no brake marks were present on the road.The truck flipped onto its passenger side, but Michaud still focused on getting her husband out of the vehicle.“The woman gave her husband a hand to get out of the water,” Denis said.“The husband was very afraid of the water and he was panicking, he wasn’t really aware of what was happening.” The man eventually succeeded in freeing himself, and was uninjured in the accident.Michaud drowned in the pond however, her body found by Memphremagog police soon after.Nobel prize winning Townshipper dies, remembered as ‘whole package' u COURTESY While the Steinman family may be remembered in Sherbrooke as the owners of the former Mozart department store, son Ralph will be remembered for winning the Nobel Prize for discoveries that helped extend his fight against pancreatic cancer.The disease eventually took his life, mere days before it was announced he won the award.By Corrinna Pole Canadian bom scientist and former Sherbrooke resident has won the prestigious Nobel Prize but unfortunately he will never know of his illustrious achievement and the initial controversy it triggered.Monday morning, the Nobel Foundation announced Dr.Ralph M.Steinman A Ca A Sh x\pr was among three researchers to be awarded the 2011 prize in medicine or physiology for uncovering key secrets of how the body’s immune system works.Five hours later, the Rockefeller University where the physician immunologist worked, notified the Nobel Assembly at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute that Steinman, 68, had passed away on September 30 after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer.It was the first time in the awards 110-year history that the Foundation had named a laureate, hours before learning of his death.Since the Foundation statutes do not award work submitted posthumously but do allow for a laureate to maintain the honours if they die before receiving their Cont’d on pace 3 hools raise money for Terry Fox Foundation Page 2 Page 2 Tuesday, October 4, 2011 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com i The Record Tomorrow in The Record Jesse Feith - Sports Gordon Lambie Dishpan Hands Weather TODAY: RAIN HIGH OF 13 LOW OF 6 ^m& ¦ WEDNESDAY: SHOWERS HIGH OF 8 LOW OF 6 # THURSDAY: MIX OFSUN AND CLOUD HIGH OF 5 LOW OF-2 / ^ \y FRIDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 10 LOW OF-8 "Nf \S / / f \ \ SATURDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 19 LOW OF 2 Thousands of steps for Terry Fox Last Wednesday students enrolled in the Eastern Townships School Board laced up and took off running in honour of iconic Canadian hero Terry Fox.Staff and students at 13 of the boards 24 schools took thousands of steps in the summer like temperatures for the official National School Day Run.Each school spearheaded theifown fundraising efforts to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation and its fight against cancer.Unfortunately the ETSB was unable to provide the final tally by press time.Photos courtesy.Knowlton Academy Farnham ¦ ; «S1 * .• m m .#¦ mm j t dl^Of •WTh-*: Cookshire -mt TERRY FOX RUN' Mansonville mwm mmM .^ mill ''«HS North Hatley •THE TERfly FOX RUN' Sherbrooke Lennoxville .31 Waterloo v;,-.— Ben by Daniel Shelton 0UT5I17L r UïLzé yz i'//' // // THIS IS ONE CÜWNSIPE Or BEING BORN WITH OPPOSABlt The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Page 3 OCAL Ne The DPJ encourages people not to judge the parents, many of whom he said make one mistake and regret it for the rest of their lives.Youth protection service sees increases in cases Physical abuse still a major problem, but DPJ advises not to judge the parents EVAN LEPAGE Alain Trudel, director of the youth protection agency in Estrie, spoke of the devastating consequences of the physical abuse of children on their cognitive, emotional, behavioural and relationship abilities.Still, he cautioned thatjudgingtheparents does not solve the problem, but rather determining the root cause of the aggression.The message was “violence changes childhood” at a press conference Monday morning where the youth protection Estrie division (DPJ) revealed a slight increase in reported cases of various forms of child abuse in 2010-2011.A total of 2,572 cases were treated by the regional DPJ this past year, an increase of 4.3 per cent from the preceding year according to the organization’s 8th annual report.Of those treated cases, 21.3 per cent involved actual physical abuse or risks of serious physical abuse, second only to neglect in the forms of abuse encountered by the DPJ over the last year.“The consequences of physical abuse, if we look at their cognitive abilities in terms of their development and their brain, we see delays in development, language problems, dexterity problems [.] poor scholarly results in comparison to their potential and poor attention levels with little perseverance or endurance,” said Alain Trudel, director of the DPJ in Estrie.Trudel went on to describe the many emotional, behavioural and relationship issues faced by the young victims of abuse, which include depression, aggressive reactions to certain situations and rejection from peers.The actual cases of physical abuse reported total 140 in the Estrie region, while there were an additional 61 cases where the perceived risk of serious physical abuse was high.Trudel explained Monday that physi- cal abuse comes in many forms, everything from hitting a child or shaking an infant to burning them, starving them or washing their mouths out with soap.Some of these forms of abuse can affect children from infancy until their late teenage years.Still, despite the brutality of these actions, ultimately the DPJ encourages people not to judge the parents, many of whom he said make one mistake and regret it for the rest of their lives.“The primary motivation of these people is to educate the children,” Trudel said, explaining that sometimes emotions take hold and planned discipline goes far beyond what parents ever in- tended.As a result, they try to establish the root cause that lead to the parent being overwhelmed.“Sometimes this means saying ‘1 understand’ without necessarily accepting it, because we can never accept this behaviour, the physical abuse of children," Trudel said.“But we can still understand as long as we take a second look at the situation and ask why they took that action.It’s not what they wanted but they arrived there for whatever reasons |.„1 When they realize why they took that action then the next step is to assure it doesn’t happen again.” Trudel was also quick to shut down the myth that abuse only affects families of a certain financial or social status.“There’s no standard type of physical abuser.The situation occurs in every social class,” he said.“It’s a false assumption that it’s people who are diminished, people who are underprivileged who will more often shake their children.There are highly qualified professionals who get to the point of shaking their kids, people who are very competent in their fields.” The law on the protection of youth obliges any citizen to notify the proper authorities of any form of abuse against children.An increased knowledge of this law may be one reason the reported cases of abuse on a provincial level increased more substantially than those in the Estrie region, with 8.2 per cent more this year than in 2009-2010.The DPJ attributed this rise to a number of other negative factors as well though, including increasing poverty and the increasing vulnerability and isolation of families.Trudel used the announcement of the DPJ annual report to once again call on the entire population to be vigilant about possible abuse cases and direct them towards the child protection service.He reiterated that judging parents is not as effective as inviting them “to ask for help when it’s not going well with their kids” so that they can learn rather than be ostracized.“Everyone wins, principally the kids,” Trudel said.For the DPJ’s full annual report citizens can consult www.acjq.qc.ca.Nobel prize winning Townshipper ConTd from page 1 award, the Foundation’s board members held a meeting to discuss Steinman’s status.In the end they stood by their initial decision to award Stein-man for his discovery of the dendritic cell and its role in adaptive immunity.Steinman shared the honour and the prize of 10 million Swedish kronor (or approximately $1.5 million Canadian dollars) in addition to a gold medal and personal diploma, with American Bruce A.Beutler and French scientist Jules A.Hoffmann for their discoveries concerning the activation of innate immunity.Townships roots The Steinman family was known in Sherbrooke as the owners of the Mozart Ltee department store corner Wellington and Frontenac for 20 years.Although born in Montreal, Ralph Steinman was raised in Sherbrooke and attended Mitchell Elementary School and Sherbrooke High School.He returned to his native Montreal to study biology and chemistry at McGill University and received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston.He joined the Rockefeller University in 1970 and went on to become a professor of immunology and the director of the universities Center for Immunology and Immune Diseases, positions he retained until the time of his death.The New York based university credited Steinman’s work for helping to “innovative new approaches in how we treat cancer, infectious diseases and disorders of the immune system,” and his own design of a den-dritic-cell based immunotherapy, for extending his life.“Steinman’s subsequent research points to dendritic cells as important and unique accessories in the onset of several immune responses, including clinically important situations such as graft rejection, resistance to tumors, autoimmune diseases and infections including AIDS,” the university’s web- site explained.The whole package The Record contacted Steinman in September 2010 after business information firm Thomson Reuters named him in their annual Nobel Prize predictions.At the time the doctor was hesitant to comment on the firms Nobel laureate forecast stating only that he felt it was “quite unlikely” that he would win the prize.Ralph Steinman’s sister Joni said it was a typically humble display for the multi award-winning scientist who believed the prize would be awarded to one of the many other “bright lights” in his community.While her brother, whose efforts were recognized around the globe, may have been sceptical about receiving the Nobel Prize, the family knew it was just a matter of time but no one expected to celebrate the news with grief.Monday afternoon, Joni told The Record that Ralph's wife Claudia, son Adam and twin daughters Alexis and Lesley and their respective spouses, were trying to find balance.“They are trying to give the day its due and put the sadness and irony aside,” she said.“I’m wildly, wildly proud of him and always have been.He wasn’t just a bright light in the science world, he was a wonderful human being, son, brother, husband.father and grandfather.” From her Toronto home, Joni remembered Ralph, the middle one of her three brothers, as being “hard headed” and logical, traits that she believes propelled him in his scientific research.She recounted a family story of Ralph’s attempted escape from Sherbrooke at 5 years old.“He decided he was going to leave on the train to Montreal to be with our grandparents.Someone saw him, our milkman or mailman, I can’t remember who but Sherbrooke was still so small then that everyone knew everyone,” Joni said laughing.“They brought him back home and he said there were too many rules at home and he wanted to live where there were less rules.” Although 11 years her senior, Joni says her brother taught her how to ski at Mount Orford and would give her science minded presents like a molecular building set and as she grew up, her brother continued to be an important part of her life.Despite the demands on his time and the accolades, Joni says Ralph always put his family, mother Nettie, brothers Mark and Seymour, and friends first and he was completed by his three grandchildren.“He really was the whole package, athletic and charitable, but his clear passion was science and his family,” she said.BEST BUY On the September 30 flyer, page 1, please note that the LG 55" HDTV (55LK520.WebCode: 10166919) was advertised with an incorrect specification.Be advised that the TV is in fact an LCD HDTV, not LED.We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Page 4 Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Asbestos Mine expansion a go, despite government caution By Stephen McDougall Jreffrey Mine president Bernard I Coulombe said Monday he and Mon-I treal businessman Banjit Chadha ave fulfilled financing conditions to make them eligible for a $58 million government loan guarantee and are confident work on a mine expansion can begin soon.“We met the chief condition of raising $25 million,” said Coulombe in a telephone interview from his office.“It was the principle condition needed by the government to get the loan guarantee.The government officials are being cautious, but I think the financing will come through.” An official for industry minister Sam Hamad confirmed that Coulombe and Chadha met with ministry experts on Friday in Quebec city, but would not confirm that the loan guarantee was authorized.“We are analysing the data,” Harold Fortin told the Record Monday afternoon.“We cannot say if and when the loan guarantee will be granted.A decision could be made next year or at the end of this year.” The meeting with ministry officials occurred one day before a government-imposed Saturday, Oct.1 deadline for reaching a financial agreement.Coulombe argued the minister’s officials were being cautious at the meeting and said it would not deter him from starting the expansion process.“We are starting the last steps of excavation to prepare the underground mine and install the equipment,” he said.“We have about 25 people working on maintenance, administration and security now, and we hope to create a few more positions before the year is out.” Coulombe said his job now is to make sure the new investments are secured.The paperwork involves drafting loan agreements with various banks and a final due diligence financial audit by three international investors who will become partners in the mine.Coulombe would not identify the new partners, but said they have signed letters of intent to invest the $25 million in the mine.He said they would buy shares in the mine, but not completely own it.The new investors are part of a group of five members of a consortium led by Indo-Canadian businessman Banjit Chadha, who heads Balcorp Inc.in West-mount, Quebec.Balcorp has vowed for the past year to buy the mine to secure supplies of Chrysotile-asbestos fiber for export markets.Coulombe, who owns 65 per cent of the private shares of the mine, would not say who will become majority shareholder for now.“I am to remain the CEO (chief operating officer) of the mine for now, but I have agreed to train a new CEO in the next two years and then step down,” he said.“It is too early to say how many of the mine shares will be sold to the new partners.” The other 35 per cent of the shares is owned by a workers co-operative, which agreed last year to sell them to the consortium.Coulombe admitted the three new partners could still back out if they find any problems with the audit, but said he was confident no problems will be found.“We have already spent most of the year doing our own due diligences and found nothing,” he said.“I am sure they will not either.” He said the plan is for the mine to start new fiber production by next spring.Both Coulombe and Chadha have vowed to create up to 400 jobs at the mine in the coming years.For the past six years, the mine has been operating on a part-time basis, employing an average 200 people for two to four months per year.The lack of work has been caused by several factors, including a prolonged shutdown after the mine declared insolvency and protection from creditors in 2003.Another factor has been stiff competition from foreign producers, including Russia, which produces ten times the amount of fiber that Canada produces.And demand for the fiber has also been curbed by a growing fear of the health risks connected to the fiber.A long list of environmentalists, lawyers and health groups have condemned the fiber, arguing its adverse affect on lungs have been responsible for thousands of deaths worldwide.The industry, along with the provincial and federal governments have claimed the Chrysotile-type asbestos fiber is the least toxic form and can be used safely if handled with precautions.Fall activities abound in Brome-Missisquoi Patrick Lacroix Once again Brome-Missisquoi has plenty in store for fall vacationers and for those who wish to relax or explore the area, be it for a few hours or a frill weekend.For instance, for five weekends till mid-October, Mount Sutton invites enthusiasts of outdoor activities to come enjoy the fall colours.According to communications agent Mireille Simard, approximately 35,000 visitors come to the mountain every fall, a number that in- Business Directory Shop locally’* wp0(1 , N out to® ArboExcellence Stephen Goddard, prop.Certified Arborist ISAQU-0103A Professional Services 'Tree pruning • 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restaurants and inns around the region are offering promotional bargains in concert with the Wine Route, while many wineries now have tastings of locally produced dishes and various exhibits.More information about activities and the Harvest Time contest, whose grand prize is worth nearly $500, can be found at [http://www.larout-edesvins.ca/en/].Locals and visitors alike are also invited to stop by the Missisquoi Museum, a partner of the Wine Route.This venerable institution’s summer exhibit, en- titled “The Rebellion Comes to Missisquoi,” which takes patrons through the history of the Fenian Raids, is now in its final week.History buffs are also welcome to make the most of the cool weather and engage in self-guided tours of Frelighs-burg’s numerous cemeteries, a circuit of 32 kilometres amidst a remarkable panorama.The local historical and heritage society provides a convenient flyer and map, and though it is recommended to travel by car or bike to see all of the cemeteries, a number are within walking distance of Frelighsburg's town centre.Fall also marks the beginning of a new season of musical performances at Emmanuel Church in Cowansville.The season kicks off on Friday, October 7, with Damien Robitaille, and continues on Saturday, October 15, with the eclectic Ladies of the Canyon.Tickets are available at Cowansville’s Musée Bruck, one of the newer partners of the Townships Trail, or through Sur la scène Davignon, (450) 266-4058.PATRICK LACROIX •pm*: ¦V * - .r\r 1^*1 ¦ 7+AV I The Wine Route’s Harvest Festival is drawing to a dose. The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Pages Manoir des Sables administration ordered to halt scab work The provincial government’s work relations commission issued an interim order on Sept.30 in the Manoir des Sables case in which they ordered the hotel’s administration to cease using any working employees to do the jobs usually undertaken by the employees on strike.The interim order, which came as a result of a grievance filed by the steelworkers union on behalf of the employees, came into effect on the 30th and will apply until the commission is able to render a decision regarding a permanent order in the case.The union filed its grievance based on a report filed on Sept.23 by Richard Miller, an investigator for the work minister, which is said to confirm the presence of scab violations at the Orford hotel.The commission’s interim order also identified eight employees in particular, hired after the previous collective agree- ment was set to expire, who can no longer do any hotel work normally reserved for striking employees.In her decision, the commission’s administrative judge France Giroux references two earlier cases which established that for an interim order to be rendered, “the applicant must establish legal precedent to obtain the requested remedy, suffer serious or irreparable injury and, in some cases, show that the balance of inconveniences justify that the order be emitted.” They also referenced article 109.1 of the Work Code, which deals with scab law, as a justification for the order.The 120 or so unionized employees have been on lock-out from the hotel since Sept.15.The lock-out was ordered by the employer following a one-day strike by those same employees Sept.14.The striking workers have been without a collective agreement since the fall of 2010.Sutton Junction success After welcoming 300 visitors and raising $8,883 through donations, draws and food sales, the Sutton Junction Community Hall Management Committee is hailing their fundraising BBQbash a success.Held at the community hall on September 18, the event aimed to showcase the work that has been completed on the 119-year-old community hall since 2002 and make a dent in the restoration project’s $50,000 goal over the next three years.Organizers credit warm weather and abundant sunshine for making the family friendly day fun and extended their thanks to the community and those who helped organize the BBQ, offered face painting, set up the games and play stations for children and those who provided the delicious desserts.Thanks was specifically extended to the Derby Family, Gloria and Arnold Wighton, Jean Duffin, entertainers Wayne Durrell and Country Co, John Salisbury and David Shufelt, Thanks was also given to corporate sponsors for their donations including COURTESY IGA Sutton, Les Jardins Lac Brome, Boutique Nath’elle, Vert Partout, Pharmacie Brunet Sutton, Le Livre d’Or, Le Domaine Bresee and the Laiterie Chagnon.The Committee is always looking for volunteers to lend a hand and welcomes financial contributions.To volunteer call Ron Frizzle at 450-538-3723.Cheque donations can be sent to Sutton Junction Community Hall, 132 Mont Echo, Sutton, QC JOE 2K Correction I n Monday’s Record, “ETSB set new visions and increased visibility,” Ward 5 -Knowlton Commissioner Richard Gagnon was misidentified as being the commissioner of Ward 10 - Richmond.The Record apologizes for the error.Judge in Pelletier-Charrette trial hears first testimonies The preliminary hearing of the teenage boy charged with the murder of 82-year-old Réjeanne Pelletier-Charrette last summer began on Monday with the announcement of a publication ban on any information related to witness or expert testimony.The 17-year-old adolescent, who was 16 at the time of the murder, sat in the defendant’s box of room twelve of the Sherbrooke palais de justice while a number of witnesses presented their testimonies.Both family members of the victim, and the boy’s parents were in attendance Monday.The publication ban was announced by judge Hélène Fabi, who is expected to hear over a dozen testimonies up until Wednesday of this week.Pelletier-Charrette was found dead near her Rock Forest home in Aug.2010.Farnham assault victim 84-year-old dies An 84-year-old man who was assaulted at his home in Farnham on Sept.21 has died.Joe Gobeille died last Thursday, though it is not certain at this time whether the man’s death is the result of injuries sustained during the assault.The exact cause of death will be confirmed when an autopsy report is released in the near future.It was reported on Sept.23 in The Record that a 48-year-old suspect, now known to be Christian Bertrand, was arrested by Sûreté du Québec officers in relation to the assault.Bertrand is currently charged with making death threats but police are pursuing their investigation into the assault.It is not clear how Gobeille’s death could affect the charges at this time.Four decades of Thanksgiving dinners in Sutton By M.H.Starhemberg Tfie Royal Canadian Legion in Sutton is a vibrant and much appreciated centre of activity in town.Every other Sunday up to 150 locals come to the scrumptious brunch which at $8 for all-you-can-eat is the best deal in town.Then there is Bingo, hot dog and hamburger nights, barbecue Fridays, the flea market on their parking lot from spring to late fall and many other special events and activities for old and young alike year round.Dozens of volunteers make all this happen.Every year they also have a generous Thanksgiving feast for any person living in the Sutton area who is over 60 years of age.For many, such as the residents of the local old age home “The Foyer of Sutton,” transportation is provided and everything is free to be enjoyed for as long as the appetite holds out.m & I PHOTOS BY M.STARHEMBERG Photos taken Monday at the The Royal Canadian Legion in Sutton during the Thanksgiving feast held for the “The Foyer of Sutton," This year’s dinner was held on Mon- 12:30 p.m.Some 30 volunteers had day, October 4, and approximately 80 worked for two days to prepare for this people were at table when we visited at feast and were rewarded with the satis- faction of watching the elders dig in and enjoy the carefully prepared food. Page 6 Tuesday, October 4, 2011 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Editorial Neither Harper nor Charest used the economic crisis as a pretext for the implementation of a right-wing agenda.A matter of pragmatism Patrick Lacroix One wonders whether Prime Minister Harper’s recent photo op in Quebec City, with Premier Charest, was first and foremost self-congratulatory.in spite of their public differences.Both Charest and Harper were returned to office in the midst of the financial crisis, in the fall of 2008, on the supposed strength of their economic management skills.Of course, previous governments’ efforts ought to be credited for the prosperity and budget surpluses of these leaders’ first years in office, and our ability to weather the global recession owes more to our institutional environment than to their management skills.They did, however, earn their share of merit by following the foundational principle of medical practice, that is, first, do no harm.From the beginning, both leaders seemed beholden to business interests, drawing a hard line in relations with organised labour and privileging fossil fuel development with little apparent concern for the environment, as with the Suroît project or the oil sands.Their right-wing biases were there for all to see, especially with Charest, whose first term in office, epitomised by a number of ineffective assaults on Quebec’s sacred cows, became a cautionary case study for students of public relations.The Harper Government took office three years later.If it seemed less ambitious, it is surely on account of the strength of the parliamentary opposition and the necessity of appealing to a sceptical electorate.There is ample reason to be critical of both governments, in policy and in claims of sound economic management, but there is room for acknowledgment as well.Neither Harper nor Charest used the economic crisis as a pretext for the implementation of a right-wing agenda.Neither Canadians as a whole nor Quebeckers were subjected to austerity, or deregulation, or infringements on their rights as workers.Both governments readily turned to deficit spending in order to cover the full cost of proactive, stimulative measures and social spending, instead of turning the recession into a form of neo-liberal shock therapy.They did no harm, and Canada’s economic prognosis speaks in their favour.New housing prices and total employment have steadily risen since the summer of 2009.Half a million jobs have been added to the economy over the last two years.In the twelve months leading to the most recent labour force survey, Canada’s unemployment rate dropped by 1.3 per cent, and Quebec’s by 1 per cent.In the same time span, the manufacturing sector grew by 40,000 jobs.In August alone, 50,000 jobs were added in healthcare and social assistance, part of “a longterm upward trend” as Statistics Canada puts it.The private sector is growing and generating stable, full-time positions.Canada’s GDP declined in the second quarter of this year, the first quarterly drop in two years, but this was the result of a recoil in international trade.In fact, with the recent rise in the value of the U.S.dollar, our exports should resume their expansion as well.If harm does occur while both leaders are still in office, it will surely be the result of external influences, perhaps Europe's sovereign debt crisis or a “double dip” in the United States.With such numbers as these, Charest and Harper are as good as Teflon on the economy, even though neither one put forth a bold, visionary project.In truth, between them, only one “big” idea has emerged, Charest’s Plan Nord, which happens to be as sophisticated and inspirational as a glass of warm milk.A tremendous chasm separates the two leaders, especially on social policy, federalism, the quality of their cabinets, and intellectual honesty.(May we grant Premier Charest the advantage on all of these issues?) 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viral and financial commentators were quick to put in their two cents worth.Alessio Rastani predicted that a major recession was coming and that smart investors should start “securing their assets,” whatever that means.He went on to say that anyone can make money in a recession and that governments didn’t rule the world, Goldman Sachs did, and they didn’t care how many people would be made to suffer so that they could make money.He also confessed that he goes to bed at night and dreams of recessions because of the moneymaking opportunities.It’s funny that in my fifty-something years of going to sleep, I’ve never dreamed of a recession once.It just goes to show that it takes all kinds of people to make a world, even people who have the hearts of the Grinch who stole Christmas.Apparently, there were many people who couldn’t believe that something like this was for real as these folks emailed a British group of pranksters and congratulated them on a prank well done.Not so, claimed the BBC.Rastani was the real deal, not a major trader, but someone who is definitely working the markets.I, for one, am not surprised and his dire warnings are no shock as we’ve watched the stock market in the United States do roller coaster journeys in a matter of days, depending on the news coming out of Europe.Meanwhile, a small but determined bunch of young people and even older people are joining a movement called #occupywallst.They are demonstrating on Wall Street and just last weekend, a large number of protesters were arrested crossing the Brooklyn Bridge.Sympathy protests have sprung up in Los Angeles and even at Victoria Square in Montreal.The aim of the protests is to let governments know that people are tired of the tax breaks to the privileged and corporate interests.While there are certainly crackpot elements involved in these demonstrations that capture the eye of the media, the crowds also consist of unemployed people who simply want to make a living and support their families.They consist of people who are tired of having no job security and reading news stories that repeat billionaire Warren Buffet’s claim that he pays less taxes than his secretary who may earn a better salary than most of us, but certainly is hot on Buffet’s level.Perhaps Joe and Joanne Citizen are looking back at history books and are reminded of the successes of the Civil Rights Movement and the Anti-War Movement of the Sixties and Seventies.If that is the case, then all the pundits and consultants had better take heed.If we still live in a democracy, people will stop listening to the media’s scare tactics about Communist Revolutions and will start looking for those politicians who will truly represent their interests.That’s when politics should really get interesting.Ellen Goldfinch may be reached at ra-diomother@yahoo.ca The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Page 7 ^oca “The conditions were pretty bad, but we can just look at it as preparation as we look towards the playoffs and Canadian Championships that will be played in November.” Bishop’s soccer women pick up one tie, one tough loss By Jesse Feith Despite the positive outlook the Bishop’s women’s soccer team had last week about their upcoming weekend, the team didn’t necessarily get the results it was looking for, ending the weekend with a 1-1 tie against Concordia and a 7-0 loss against Montreal.On Friday night the Gaiters again held the lead for the entire game before allowing Concordia to score an 86th minute penalty kick by Jessica Duff, tying up the game at 1-1.The Gaiters’ one goal came from Alison Verville, as she was able to score after teammate Taylor Wade was fouled near the Stingers’ goal.The Gaiters put the pressure on Concordia late in the game but were unable to find the target and left the game with the tie instead of the win.Bishop’s goalie Marie-Pierre Harvey was named MVP of the game for Bishop’s after making 12 saves.Concordia’s Brittany O’Rourke made five stops and Alexandra Dragan was named MVP for the team.The Gaiters left the game Friday night with a 0-4-2 record and could do nothing but look toward Sunday’s game, in which they couldn’t get the results needed against the second ranked Montreal Carabins.The Montreal team took care of the Gaiters in dominant fashion on Sunday afternoon, winning the game by an impressive 7-0 final score.The game was played in difficult conditions with wind and rain present during the entire contest, but Montreal played through it with seemingly no problem.“The conditions were pretty bad, but we can just look at it as preparation as we look towards the playoffs and Canadian Championships that will be played in November,” said Montreal head coach Kevin McConnell.It took U de M 17 minutes to score their first goal, when Audrey Lagresle found Éva Thouvenot-Hébert in front of the goal for the go ahead score.Less than five minutes later, Thouvenot-Hébert was at it again, making her way around a defender and finally scoring with a powerful kick over Bishop’s Harvey.The next score came at the 35 minute mark when the Carabins executed a perfectly run play, with Véronique Maranda centering the corner kick for Virginie Lévesque to head in.Thouvenot-Hébert would add one more goal before the end of the first half, giving Montreal the 4-0 lead going into the break.With the big lead on their side, Montreal took the opportunity to play some of their reserve players.“They got a great opportunity to show their talent,” said McConnell about his reserve players, such as Sophie Pom-inville who took advantage of her playing time by scoring her first career goal after receiving the pass from Claire Robbins’ corner kick at the 69 minute mark.The Carabins kept the pressure on the Gaiters, adding another goal at the 78 minute mark, their sixth, by Marylise Monchalin, who completed the penalty kick.Another corner by Robbins - they had 15 corners as a team during the game — led to the Carabins’ final goal of the contest, with Émilie Chamard finishing off the play.The Gaiters now fall to a 0-5-2 record with six games remaining to be played this season.Their next game is Thursday, October 13 against McGill.High school soccer briefs A multitude of soccer games took place during the course of last week in the regional high school soccer division, as teams of different levels from different high schools took their respective fields to play each other.Bishop’s College School took on the Alexander Galt junior boys’ team, defeating them by a 4-1 score.Jonathan Lapointe scored the only goal for the Galt team whereas Zarqui Jese had an impressive, standout performance, scoring three goals for BCS.The Galt junior boys’ team had another tough meeting when they took on Massey Vanier, losing the game 54).The bantam boys’ team had a little more luck, tying their one game 1-1 against BCS, in which Emirk Villeneuve scored for BCS and Tristan Boivin for Galt.The Galt senior boy’s squad equally struggled against BCS, losing their game by the score of 2-0, Adeian Montoya and Charles-Cedric Sedillot had the two BCS goals.Finally, the Galt bantam boys were able to get the win against Richmond, by the score of 5-2.Kevin Tardif, Bryer Smith and Matthew Robb all had one goal for Galt while Mathieu Nadeau scored the other two goals.Nugent-Hopkins sticking with Oilers to By Robin Brownlee The Canadian Press Those who thought Ryan Nugent-Hopkins would be back riding a bus when his first training camp with the Edmonton Oilers concluded had it half right.Nugent-Hopkins, the first player taken in this year’s NHL draft, found himself on a motor coach with teammates Monday afternoon, but he wasn’t on his way back to the Western Hockey League’s Red Deer Rebels.Instead, the destination was Jasper, Alt., where Nugent-Hopkins will spend four days with the Oilers before he makes his NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Rexall Place Sunday.How long the ride lasts has yet to be determined.“To be honest, all I know is I’m going to Jasper,” said Nugent-Hopkins.“That’s all I really know.They haven’t really told me anything, so I’m just going to take it one day at a time.“I feel confident in the way I’ve been playing in preseason.I’m happy with the way it’s gone.I’ve had some awesome linemates to work with and stuff.I’m pretty comfortable with the way things have gone.” Nugent-Hopkins, 18, might yet end up back in junior hockey because Edmonton has roster decisions remaining.The Oilers have a nine-game window in which to look at him without using up a year of his entry-level contract, but he’ll be in the lineup Sunday.Based on the lines head coach Tom Renney used Monday, that debut could come on the first line between Taylor Hall and Ales Hemsky as a reward for leading the Oilers in pre-season scoring with one goal and five assists.“We all understand the parameters there that he can operate in before we have to make a real concrete decision on the season,” Renney said.“Again, we’ll do it a game at a time, but he’s had a very good camp.“I’m going to play him.This is about two points now and the guys who can help us do that will play.I fully expect Ryan will be an important contributor to our needs every night." While the jump to the NHL is daunting despite the 106 points Nugent-Hopkins had with Red Deer in 2010- 11, the six-foot, 170-pound centre has impressed with his vision, hockey sense and ability to get his wingers the puck.“I remember coming in last year and my pre-season wasn’t as productive as his,” said Hall, the first overall pick in 2010.“You’ve got to give him credit for that.Just meeting him the first time at the draft until now, he’s matured a lot in a short time.“He’s impressed a lot of us with his work ethic.His passing ability on the ice has been awesome.I didn’t realize how good a passer he was until I played with him that first game.I saw first-hand.He can make plays.And he doesn’t shy away from the gritty stuff.” Just three years removed from being named minor hockey player of the year for 2008 in BC, where he won a provincial championship as a peewee with Burnaby in 2005 and bantam titles in 2007 and 2008, it’s been a rapid rise for Nugent-Hopkins, who was taken first overall by Red Deer in the 2008 bantam draft.“He’s got great skill and great poise with the puck,” captain Shawn Horcoff said.“He’s proven himself to this point.“As the games get more intense, we’re going to see if he can handle it.I don’t think it’s any secret he’s going to be a great player for us — if not this year then next year and definitely into the future.It’s when, not if." When fifth-year centre Sam Gagner returns from an ankle sprain, which is likely in the next week to 10 days, Nugent-Hopkins or Sweden’s Anton Lander, who also made the 23-man roster, are the likeliest candidates to come out of Renney’s lineup.For now, though, he’s in.“I don’t know if I have any, to be honest with you,” Renney said when asked about specific expectations of Nugent-Hopkins.“I want to see him play.I want to see more of him.I want to see a line better because he’s on it.I want to see the people around him better because he’s on the ice.Those types of things.So far, he’s been able to do that.“How it stacks up against NHL rosters that are going after the same two points you are, I don’t know how that affects him.I’m excited about all of this.Certainly, start regular season THE CANADIAN PRESS/JOHN ULAN Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, left, dodges Oilers' Eric Belanger, during NHL hockey pre-season split-squad Joey Moss Cup action in Edmonton on Sunday, September 18,2011.I think I’m keeping it realistic in terms of my expectations for him.I think that’s important.” Whether it’s one or two games, a nine-game look or the balance of the season, the soft-spoken Nugent-Hopkins isn’t getting ahead of himself as his prepares for Sunday.“Jumping to the NHL from junior is going to be a lot bigger than anything I’ve ever experienced,” Nugent-Hopkins said.“I definitely have to elevate my game as much as I can.“I think the most important thing for me is using my hockey sense to my advantage.I’m not the biggest guy or anything, so I have to use what I have to my advantage.” 1 The Record j production@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Page 8 DR.GOTT Card of Thanks Death New Beginnings By Peter H.Gott, M.D.DEAR READERS: I began writing medical columns for my local weekly paper in 1967, the year I moved from New York to a bucolic section of New England where I have remained ever since.Perhaps part of my success stems from the fact that I admit I’m human.I did and still do refer to physicians as being arrogant, pompous, egocentric and irrationally independent.We pontificate, are self-righteous, impatient and materialistic, have obsessions for fast and expensive cars, believe we are infallible, a step above most people, and entitled to fringe benefits and large investment portfolios because of the MD after our names.I write that our feathers are fluffed and our heads swell if we walk into an office waiting room frill of patients who have to wait to be seen.I indicated in writing once that if a patient was made to wait more than 45 minutes to see a physician who doesn’t explain the justifiable delay, the doctor should be sent a bill for the wait time.Still today, I believe these “qualities” apply to far too many physicians.After all, as a member of “the club,” I feel if I can’t poke fun at my profession, nobody can.I’m not afraid to speak out.After reading some of my columns a number of years ago, the executive director of the Dutchess County, N.Y., Medical Society approached the president of my county’s medical society because he was outraged by my “attacks” on the profession.My, how the fur did fly! The society wanted me censured.They then found, to their dismay, I was a past president of my county’s society! Because of all the hoopla, I was interviewed on radio, television and in newspapers.Unknowingly, I became a celebrity overnight.In retrospect, I thank those critics because I was approached by Newspaper Enterprise Association in April 1984 to become its new medical columnist, replacing Dr.Lawrence Lamb, a heart specialist.What a good move! I became syndicated, appearing in more than 700 newspapers nationwide, as well as in several foreign countries.I began receiving about 2,500 pieces of mail every week.To this day I can’t thank my syndicate enough for its continued support and encouragement.I’ve seen many changes in medicine over the years.Research remains ongoing on almost every condition known to mankind and offers new treatments and even some cures.New medications are constantly being introduced and investigated — some that appear to be nothing short of a miracle, others that may have unwanted long-range side effects that aren’t always promising in the overall scheme of things.Û 'i- m ¦"'JfS CROSS - William (Wink) and Glenna Cross would like to thank their sons, Curtis and Corey, and daughter-in-law, Marilyne (Sweet) for the lovely party on August 27.Special thanks to Keith and Karen for traveling from Golden, B.C.A huge thank you to all our family and friends, from far and near, for gifts and food and all the preparations, and to Jerome for the BBQ.Celebrations ended with a nice bonfire! Looking back, I had a demanding practice.I was medical director of two private schools, town sanitarian, made daily house calls, was on call at my local hospital every third night and weekend year-round — and put pen to paper for a seven-day-a-week column.I wrote several books.All this must have cut into the time I set aside for family and for the few hours of sleep I was able to get.Surprisingly enough, I loved eveiy minute of it and still treasure the memory of those patients 1 was allowed and privileged to care for.I prided myself on being a technophobe and dug in my heels when it came to learning about computers.But change is inevitable in this ever-changing world.The economic climate is different.Newspapers have gone digital, and one click of a mouse button will update a reader to the top events of the day.I wanted to be a part of that world, too.So, in 2010, I stepped up to the plate and with the support of my syndicate, coupled with the vast knowledge of my office staff, I expanded my horizons by having an honest-to-goodness website, wwwAskDrGottMD.com.This was no small task, but I can now reach readers with a click of a button.Change has struck again, and now it’s time to say farewell to my newspaper syndicate family (with whom I’ve been for 28 years and hello to the Internet.I will continue to write and answer reader’s questions every day.Writing is in my blood.Your emails should still go to my website as they have in the past.Readers who prefer to mail in their inquiries and health questions, or to request health report orders in writing, should forward them to Peter H.Gott, M.D., P.0.Box 433, Lakeville, CT 06039.So, loyal readers, stay tuned and please keep your letters coming by whichever method works for you.I’m here to stay by using a different venue and value every letter I receive.Ronald S.COTTERELL Ronald Statton Cotterell of Saint John, New Brunswick, beloved husband of Helen Elizabeth (Burnell) Cotterell, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at the Chateau de Champlain.Born at Johnville, QC on March 7,1920, he was the son of the late John and Amy Cotterell.Ron spent his early life in Sherbrooke, Quebec, and moved to Saint John as the manager of Sun Life Assurance, retiring in 1985.He was a Veteran of World War H, serving overseas in the Navy, and was a member of the Byng Boys.He was a member of the Lancaster Golden Service Club, and was a “Super Senior” at the Westfield Golf and Country Club, where he had a long association.Ron also kept his affiliation with the Sherbrooke Snowshoe Club, being a Member Emeritus after his move to Saint John.In his spare time, Ron liked golf, bowling, crossword puzzles, reading, bridge, cribbage, picking berries, and sharing jokes.He was Anglican by faith, being active at St.Peter’s Church in Sherbrooke and St.Paul’s (Valley) Church in Saint John, as well as attending Trinity Anglican Church and Mission Church.In addition to his wife of 63 years, Ron is survived by two children, Michael Cotterell (Monica) of Campbellton, and Margery Cotterell of Halifax, NS; grandchildren Vanessa Schmidt (David) and their son Maxime of Guelph, Ontario, Brent Cotterell (Tracy Lynds) and their children Hayden and Lilly of Beersville, NB; and Michael Dolphin of Halifax.Ron was predeceased by a sister, Alberta Roscoe.The funeral service was held on Monday, October 3,2011 at 2:00 p.m.from Brenan’s Paradise Row Funeral Home Chapel, Saint John, New Brunswick.Interment will take place in St.Peter’s Cemetery, Sherbrooke, at a later date.For those who wish, remembrances to any charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.The funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, New Brunswick.Online condolences and remembrances may be placed at www.brenansfh.com.BRENAN’S SELECT COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME PHONE:506-634-7424 111 Paradise Row, St.John, N.B.FAX:506-634-0150 www.brenansfh.com Military Whist held at Richmond Legion On September 22, the Ladies Auxiliary, Br.#15 Richmond, held their first card party since last May, with 16 tables present.A welcome was extended to all and play was underway.In no time, the required moves had been made and the lunch was served, followed by the prizes.High score with 25 flags was Shirley Provis, Linda Sayers, Willey Lebland and Richard McMorine.Second high score, with 24 flags, 3 tables won.Group 1: Hughie Lancaster, Red Lancaster, Ross Davidson and Raymond Mastine.Group 2: Shirley Enright, Robin Converse, Valerie Redburn and Wanda Viens.Group 3: Marge Lancaster, Pat Jackson, Daisy McGee and Mildred Holliday.Low score.with 14 flags, was won by Jacques Dubois, Paul Rioux, Lavel Blackburn and Guy Gaulin.Door prizes were won by Claude Letourneau, Paul Rioux, Mildred Holliday, Collette Pageau, Henri Bureau, Pat Jack-son, Red Lancaster, Shirley Provis, Peter Boisvert, Valerie Redburn, Guy Gaulin, Jerome Morin, Pearl Armstrong and Daisy McGee.Grocery boxes went to Jerome Morin and Paul Rioux.Many thanks to all who helped in any to make this evening a success.Hopefully, we will see you all again October 20, 2011.Respectfully submitted by Mildred E.Holliday Immediate access to your emergency health data ALWAYS O INJ CALL ID Medic Alert www.medicalert.ca For more Information i-sao-eea-isav RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH NOTICES.CARDS OF THANKS.IN MEMORIAMS.BRIEFIETS: Text only: 370 per word.Minimum charge $9.00 ($10.25 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions or more: 15% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: 11 a.m„ day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $15.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $25.00 ($28.48 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS, OBITUARIES: $25.00 ($28.48 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $35.00 ($39.87 taxes included) Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.Can be e-mailed to: classad@sherbrookerecord.com - They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday's paper, call 819-569-4856 between 1 p.m.and 5 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday’s edition, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to confirm transmission) or e-mail: production@sherbrookerecord.com between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called.À mmtBtmmmm The Record „ production@sherbrookerecord.eom CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present Each letter in the cipher stands for another TODA Y’S CLUE: V equals W “ N A ' R C FNDU HE RWNJNATCI RDHGGXJO ALCA PCFXR WXHWIX ALNDF ALXO BCD GX LCWWO VNALHTA PHDXO.” - CIGXJA BCPTR PREVIOUS SOLUTION: “Men have more problems than women.In the first place, they have to put up with women." — Françoise Sagan © 2011 by NEA, Inc.10-4 Kit n’ Carlyle Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Page 9 Alley Oop doct6r, MIS IS TH PATieM-t.i A.LLÏY ' BE WISER THAN SOME, CERTAINLY NOT WISER - everyone; 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Rita Danforth and Midge Parent, both playing as men, shared the top prize.Second prize was won by Marion Cox (playing as a man) and Bud Wing received the consolation prize.The marked plate prize was won by Marion Cox.The 9 Clubs prize was won by Thelma Picken and Isabel Nelson.The 9 No Trump without the Joker prize was won by Jack Kimpton and Isabel Nelson.The 9 No Trump with the joker prize was won by Isabel Nelson.Special prizes were won by Connie Hartwell, Fern Lapointe, Helena McComb, Judy O’Connor, Rita Nugent, Harris Olsson, Beverly Haefli, Emily Damon and Thelma Picken.Door prizes were won by Gertie Nutbrown, Helena McComb, Gisèle Danforth, Thelma Picken, Alan Bullock, Barbara Wing, Connie Hartwell, Bea Juby, Judy O’Connor, Elizabeth Winget, Jack Kimpton, Jack Haefli, Emily Damon, Betty Rice, Mac Juby, Beulah Turnbull, Harris Olsson, Marie Samson and Margaret Côté.Thanks to everyone who came to support us by playing cards and those who brought prizes and helped out.The Capelton Bridge is still closed but we are sure you can find another way to get to the Eustis Hall and we hope to have a good turnout for our next card party on October 7, 2011.Submitted by Meryl Nutbrown Each year, many Canadian women over 40 see their lives shattered by osteoporosis.Please consult your doctor or visit our Web site to learn more.' 877 369-7845 (5'4) 369 7845 www.osteoporose.qc.ca Take matters into your own hands c\____O ' )l\ ' M \?Q 1 1 Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Page 11 The Record | classad@sherbrookerecord.com Your Birthday Tuesday, Oct.4, 2011 By being methodical and organized, your probabilities for achieving success in the year ahead could be better than usual.Try to focus on where your greatest potential lies and move less meaningful objectives to the bottom of your list.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) — There is a strong possibility that both you and your associates will have low flash points.Of course you can’t do anything about their grumbling, but you certainly can about your own.Smile a lot, for starters.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) — Nothing can be resolved if you don’t bring issues out into the open, where friends and family alike can help.The worst time to restrict their input is when you need assistance.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Take the edge off the pressure by paying down at least a small portion of an outstanding financial obligation.Letting it fester will merely lead to a major infection.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Use your feistiness and be assertive by pushing for everyone’s interests instead of your own.That way others will be in your corner, helping you get what you want.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - This might not be one of those lucky days when you’ll be able to get others to help you, but others might be fortunate in getting you to help bear their heavy burdens.Relax; you’ll get your turn.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) — Be diplo- matic if you encounter someone who used to be a friend but with whom you’ve had a falling out.If you wish to keep your good standing with the rest of your pals, you need to play it cool.ARIES (March 21-April 19) — It behooves you not to be demanding or abrasive when handling a complicated matter.If you act like a real wisen-heimer, you’ll be left alone to fend for yourself.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Don’t let a heated discussion develop by trying to force your opinions onto someone who has told you that he or she isn’t buying what you’re selling.You won’t change this person’s mind.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Even when encouraged to do so by someone who has made it big, don’t take any unreasonable risks pertaining to your financial affairs.Let others do the gambling.CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Hold off until you feel comfortable if you find yourself being squeezed into making an important decision under pressure.Take all the time you need to balance your alternatives.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - Use your common sense when it comes to working with unfamiliar tools or materials.Be sensible about taking safety precautions when attempting to do something that could be dangerous.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) — If you’re one of the more serious Virgos out there, try to take lightly anything that is meant simply as a joke.It’s to your advantage to chortle along with the crowd.Tuesday, Oct.4, 2011 After the side suits, think about trumps By Phillip Adler Virginia Woolf, an English writer who is regarded as a leading modernist literary figure of the last century, said, “On the outskirts of every agony sits some observant fellow who points.” At the center of many bridge agonies sits an unobservant player who failed to count points.In this deal, though, counting the high-card points is only part of the story.How can the defenders defeat four spades after West leads the heart ace?South guaranteed at least six spades with his rebid, and North jumped to the contract he expected his partner to make.(If North-South had been using the trendy two-over-one game-force.North would have rebid three spades, and South would probably have raised to four spades.In an uncontested auction, all systems usually lead to Rome, the same final contract.) Under partner’s heart ace, East is supposed to signal whether he has the queen.Since he does and has no reason to ask West to shift.East plays his nine.Always signal encouragement with the highest card you can afford.Then West should cash his heart king and continue with his third heart.East is North 10-04-n ?Q 7 4 V J 10 8 ?K 6 ?A K 10 9 3 West East ?8 ?J 10 9 *AK2 VQ965 ?10 87532 ?QJ94 ?7 4 2 ?J 6 South ?A K 6 5 3 2 ?7 4 3 ?A ?Q 8 5 Dealer: South Vulnerable: East-West South West North East 1 ?Pass 2 ?Pass 2 * Pass 4 ?All pass Opening lead: V A now on lead — what next?East should count the points.He holds seven.West has produced seven and dummy has 13.That leaves at most 13 for South, who must have the spade ace-king and diamond ace.Also, since South has at most four minor-suit cards, the defenders have taken all possible side-suit tricks.Spades offer the only hope for the setting trick, meaning that East must lead his last heart.When West ruffs with the spade eight, it effects an uppercut, pro moting a trump trick for East.CROSSWORD Across 1 Its “fleece was white as snow” 5___Sutra 9 Go with the flow 14 Pastoral verse 15 Pink-slipped 16 Ladies’ man 17 Nicolas of “Adaptation” 18 Got one’s uniform dirty, maybe 19 Mississippi, e.g.20 Understand how things are done 23 Many frozen dinners are high in it 24 Taker of vows 25 Def Jam genre 28 Native American group 31 As plain as day, e.g.33 Tax pro 36 Places to see links 38 Friend 40 Canctin uncle 41 36-Across opening 42 Simple floral garlands 47 Fair-hiring initials 48 Forensic facility 49 Spy wear 51 Si or oui 52 Do-favor link 54 Broadsided 58 Stage name of Ehrich Weiss, for whom the ends of 20-, 36- and 42-Across were props 61 Wife of Abraham 64 Long, long time 65 “_Three Lives”: TV oldie 66 Michelangelo figure 67 Pear variety 68 Charity 69 Suisse peaks 70 Like an animated Pea?71 Cold-cock Down 1 The home team gets the last ones 2 Mersey’s “A Bell For_” 3 “Nearer,_, to Thee” 4 Messed up 5 Former Asian state known for goat wool 6 Wheel holder 7 Golda of Israel 8 Supplement 9 Poison in some whodunits 10 Kids’ book connectables 11 GP’s gp.12 Gently stroke 13 Place for a ring 21 Racetrack surface 22 Door sign 25 Go through energetically, as drawers 26 1966 Michael Caine title M E L T s G R E A T S N A P 0 P A p D R Y S T O E D S T A G E C R A C R A S A M 1 c R U S T | R E D H A A N D | P P A L E S S A ¦ S N I O B U O F I C O T A C K L G E D O O N F I B |G A W R A T Ol ÏTr E'VVÎ E H E P s i E N A T 1 c D S E c K A T IS A L L E S E L L O S N 1 S H T 0 Y E D kT M E A A B L Y R B O E E L 1 E B L 1 M P L C O A role 27 Pasta topper 29 “Little Women” woman 30 Pioneering computer 32 Letters before nus 33 Tea leaves holder 34 Wood shaver 35 Fake name 37 Slinky’s shape 39 Fashion monogram 43 Steinway alternatives 44 Trucker with a handle 45 Never 46 “Elephant Boy” actor 50 Alaskan brown bear 53 Iraqis, usually 55 Nabisco brand named for its flavor 56 The Penguin, to Batman 57 Playground retort 58 Can’t stand 59 “Ouch!” 60 Fire truck item 61 Mineral spring 62 Feel sick 63 Workout unit classad@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Page 12 Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Toimk' CtlEI LENNOXVILLE Uplands Cultural and Heritage Center is pleased to exhibit Annie Abdalla (painter) & Lucy Doheny (potter).The exhibition will run until October 30, 2011.Uplands is located at 9 Speid Street in the borough of Lennoxville (Sherbrooke).Opening hours are Wednesday to Sunday, from 1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.Admission is free.For more information, call (819) 564-0409 or visit our web site at www.uplands.ca.TOWNSHIPS If you want to drink, that’s your business.If you want to stop, we can help.Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1-877-790-2526, www.aa.org RICHMOND Final Social Afternoon for Richmond Hill W.I.on Thursday, October 6, 1:30 p.m., at Valleyview Hall, Richmond.Fun prizes with Thanksgiving and Halloween themes.Final chance on Tim’s contest.Special lunch by Alma and friends.Come, share with and support our W.I.LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville and District Community Aid will hold a Blood Pressure clinic on Tuesday, October 11 at the Masonic Hall, 3002 College St., from 1:30 p.m.to 3 p.m.WATERVILLE Lennoxville and District Community Aid will hold a Blood Pressure clinic on Tuesday, October 25 at the Town Hall, 170 Principale South, from 10 a.m.to 11 a.m.NORTH HATLEY Lennoxville and District Community Aid will hold a Blood Pressure clinic on Friday, October 7 at the Library, 165 Main St.North, from 10 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.SHERBROOKE “Une vitrine pour les Artisans” Show and Sale on October 15 and 16 from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.in the basement of the Immaculée Conception Church, comer of Larocque and McManamy, Sherbrooke.More than 45 artisans/producers.AYER’S CLIFF Fall Roast Beef Supper, with all of the trimmings, on Saturday, October 22 at Beulah United Church, 967 Main, Ayer’s Cliff.Settings at 5 p.m.and 6:30 p.m.To reserve your tickets please call Wendell Cass 819-846-7180 or Dean Young 819-838-5815.Admission charged and everyone is welcome! LENNOXVILLE ANAF Unit 318 men’s general meeting will be held on Monday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m.sharp.All members welcome.NORTH HATLEY Please come and celebrate the gift of our animal companions in life! On the Saturday following St.Francis Feast Day, October 8, at 10 a.m., we continue the pattern of the Saint and will hold a blessing of the animals - bring your pets, horses and livestock! On the driveway in front of the Church of St.Barnabas, 640 Sherbrooke Road, North Hatley.Cats need to be in carriers and other four-legged creatures on leads/leashes.LENNOXVILLE The Hut’s 11th annual Music Achievement Award will be held on Saturday, October 15 at the A.N.A.F.Unit 318, 300 St.Francis, Lennoxville .Live music from 3 p.m.to closing.All musicians welcome.Award presentation at 7 p.m.Canteen will be open.Admission charged.18+.Info: 819-346-9122.HUNTINGVILLE Patrimoine Huntingville - Heritage Huntingville is pleased to invite you to a Thanksgiving Communion service “Grace and Gratitude” to be held in the 167-year old Huntingville Universalist Church, 3975 Route 147 in Huntingville (Waterville) on Sunday, October 9 beginning at 10:30 a.m.Rev.Carole Marti-gnacco of the Unitarian-Universalist Church of North Hatley will lead the service.Everyone is welcome, so please join us in celebrating this special time of year.WARDEN 500 card parties will be held at the I.O.O.F.Hall in Warden on Wednesdays, October 5,12,19,26 at 7:30 p.m.All welcome.WATERVILLE The Sherbrooke-Compton Plowing Match will be held on Monday, October 10 on the land of Denis Boisvert, corner of McVety Rd.and Nichol Rd., Waterville.Watch for signs.Bring your own lunch.Drinks will be provided.Horse and tractor classes.The prizegiving will be held on Friday, October 21 at Ives Hill Community Hall at 7 p.m.All welcome.Please R.S.V.P.to Dianne Kirby at 819-562-7145 or Mac Fraser, 819-875-3842.SHERBROOKE The Royal Canadian Legion, 971 Galt East St.Thanksgiving supper, October 8, at 6 p.m., followed with an evening of dancing with Guy.Everyone welcome.Call for supper reservations at: 819-563-4944.• • • This column accepts items announcing events organized by churches, service clubs and recognized charitable institutions for a $7.00 fee, $10.00 for 2 insertions of same notice, $13.00 for 3 publications.Maximum 35 words.If you have more than 35 words the charge will be $10.00 per insertion.Requests should be mailed, well in advance, to The Record, P.O.Box 1200, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 5L6, be signed and include a telephone number and payment.Telephone requests will not be accepted.Admission charges and trade names will be deleted.No dances.has 2 pair of tickets to give av.av for iftvies.Thursday f Tiiirversa ip •?i Congratulations on your 25th Anniversary Rhoda and Dan Love, Mom, Dad and Brenda your daughter Kelly and sons Daryl and Alex Is your car dying?It could save lives! 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