The record, 18 juin 2009, jeudi 18 juin 2009

fpfig I9HI iSBIIll &mk.w 0.- 3 • - - - U~* ' VOLVO Borderfest Celebrates 10 Years 5km run through the streets of Stanstead promises to be good time Page 8 He says, SHE SAYS.“We called in the professional cleaning crew that night to have everything cleaned and sanitized Lorraine Chevarie, on THE APPEARANCE OF H1N1 AT NOR- dia (the Record, June 17) Auberge^ _ Ripplecove &Spa SARAH ROGERS Last weekend, the M emphremagog police force inaugurated its new Magog headquarters.La Régie de police Memphrémagog is now based in the newly renovated city hall of what was then Magog Township on chemin Southiere.The new building, which cost about $5 million to renovate, will house about 80 police staff.The regional police force, which covers are area including Magog, Austin, and Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley, had outgrown its previous headquarters adjacent to Magog city hall.Sherbrooke - The municipality of Ascot Corner has received a $425,000 grant to upgrade its water purification and pumping system, it was announced yesterday.In a release from the Quebec Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Territorial Occupation, Joanne Gonthier, MLA for Mégantic-Compton, stated “this investment will ensure that Ascot Corner will be able to pro- vide an essential service for its population who will benefit from infrastructure that conforms with the standards of the day.” Specifically, the project, financed under the provincial government's municipal infrastructure program, will see the town’s water treatment facilty upgraded and its Blouin pumping station completely rebuilt.The new station will include a new con- crete well and two submersible pumps.In addition, a new storage pool will be installed to improve sludge management in the system.The project will cost an estimated half-million dollars, with $425,000 provided by the government.The municipality will make up the $75,000 difference.- Mike McDevitt If a picture is worth a thousand words, a visit is priceless.Fine lakeside dining since 1945 Ayer's Cliff Tel: 819-838-4296 www.ripplecove.com THE' RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Volvo, for life 75 cents + taxes PM#rookerecord.com Weisite: wwwsherbrookerecord.com Kenneth Wells Publisher .(819) 569-9511 Michael McDevtit Editor .(819) 569-6345 Fraser Lockerbie Corresp.Editor .(819) 569-6345 Richard Lessard Prod.Mgr.(819) 569-9931 Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman.(819) 569-9931 Francine Thibault Prod.Superv.(819) 569-4856 DEPARTMENTS Accounting.(819) 569-9511 Advertising .(819)569-9525 Circulation .(819) 569-9528 Newsroom.(819) 5696345 KNOWLTON OFHCE 5B Victoria Street.Knowlton, Quebec.JOE 1V0 Tel (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) 2435155 MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 year 120.00 6.00 9.45 $135.45 6 months 63.00 3.15 4.96 S71.1I 3 MONTHS 32.00 1.60 2.52 S36.12 Out of Quebec residents do not include PST.Rates for other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record was founded on February 7.1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.i837) in 1908.The Record is published by Alta Newspaper Group Limited Partnership.PM#0040007682 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to The Record.1195 Galt East, Sherbrooke.QC JIG 1Y7 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA A Concerned Parent Editorial Iggy the Poster Boy It looks like the big election tease is over and that Canadians can look forward to at least a summer relatively free of political annoyances.At a meeting yesterday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Opposition Leader/Coalition Abandoner Michael Ignatieff agreed to form that most useful of political bodies -a committee - to deal with the issue of Employment Insurance accessibility.One can almost hear the huge sigh of relief among the newly-un-employed across the land at the thought of a three-to-a-team bicker-fest finding ways to keep them off welfare.With only the summer to starve through, these people can look forward to the endless enjoyment of waiting - and waiting some more.It will be recalled that the Ignatieff Liberals were threatening to join the NDP and the Bloc to block the government’s latest budget report, thereby springing another election on a weary and wary citizenship.The key concern, it seems, was the failure of the Harper Conservatives to adjust El eligibility to allow for wider and deeper coverage.It should also be recalled that it was only a few years ago that the Liberal government went to court in order to gain access to what was then a $4 billion El surplus to help pay off the deficit.Gee, think we could use that now?One has to wonder what Iggy and the Harp really giggled about while pretending to be concerned about the country.Avoiding for several months providing the respite that all legally employed Canadians pay for, does not strike one as a particularly effective means of dealing with the problem, although it is indeed a very Canadian way.Ignatieff, the poster boy for em-pathetic expression, staked a claim in this farce as the defender of the downtrodden victims of the recession and of a stingy vindictive government.He and his party have joined the other opposition parties in demanding the El be available on a standardized basis - 360 hours of work - as opposed to the current system which has requirements ranging from 420 hours to 700, depending on where you live and the perceived condition of the job market.The Conservatives, on the other hand, rant about rewarding “only 90 days work” fearing an eruption of system abusers on the assumption, I’m sure, that the only unemployed in this country are lazy schemers.In any event, it’s all turned out merely to be a game, wherein both participants have assured themselves that they, at least, won’t have to look for work this summer.Looks like a tie for first, with the unemployed finishing dead last again.Mike McDevitt Stanstead Review Serving Stanstead and ITS BORDER COMMUNITY H « !*> v %.?.Sg iteil I Also See: The 10th Anniversary of BorderFest .see Page 8 NEWSROOM@SHERBROOKERECORD.COM Thursday, June 18, 2009 page 7 Ye Olde Blacksmith Art Gallery By Nancy Nourse Record correspondent A press conference was held on June 16 to announce the opening of Ye Olde Blacksmith Art Gallery in Stanstead, located in a long forgotten building that once played a very important role in the early days of Stanstead.This particular building was once the site of the Blacksmith Shop.This first exhibition highlights the photographic talents of Gabriel Safdie and the remarkably original sculptures of Shannon Cooney.It is the goal of this gallery to present both established and up-and-coming artists who are still trying to find their niche in the art world.Each of these works are as unique as the artists themselves.Gabriel Safdie is not only a scholar, a published writer/poet and philanthropist, but also a very sensitive man who through his photographs seeks out the beauty of the of the world around us that often go unnoticed.The photographs on exhibit were taken on his recent trip to China.Traveling through rural China, he has succeeded in capturing the lifestyle, the warmth and personality of the people who live there so that he can share them with others."China is a country that is very much in the news in terms of being a powerhouse of industry, which serves to keep us from enjoying the rich landscaping and architecture that also exist there, blind to the rich history and really hospitable people who live there, people who really love life for itself.Sadly, there are many areas in this part of the world that most tourists are not free to travel.If you are one of the lucky few who get to travel through these rural areas, you are able to truly enjoy the small towns and the fact that they are unscathed by bulldozers.Shanghai, for one, is an extraordinary place to visit.I feel I am one of the lucky ones to have experienced these treasures first-hand, my far-east travels facilitated by the fact that I am Managing Director of a fair-sized company working mostly with Asian sources,", commented Safdie.As you look around the gallery, you can't help but be drawn into Safdie's pictures and the stories that they have to tell, whether it is the children playing carefree in the streets, the women going about their daily activities or the gentleman who is sitting peeling MUMMlKSl \ - eels with the most amazing grin on his face as if he were accom-plishing some great feat, as well as other signs of traditions that may have disappeared in many parts of China today.Safdie seems to have a special talent to capture that split-second sparkle or sadness in someone's eye or the spur of the moment type of thing that may be a normal part of life for these people but for us is something to wonder at.As you approach this rusticlooking building, you can't help but notice the unusual tin squares that the outside of the structure is covered with.We are told that this is the original finish to the exterior walls, an embossed-looking tin which has been cut into squares, of a type that is rarely seen today.The interior walls have also been left as they once were, but are in amazingly good condition considering the building has remained unused for numerous decades.The sheer width and thickness of the boards in the floor and on the walls tell us that they definitely did not come from a lumber yard of today.Winding your way up to the loft, you find more of Safdie's photographs and examples of Cooney's creativity ^and artistic vision.The sounds of the rushing water from the nearby Tomifobia River add a revitalizing aspect to the gallery.The gallery is not large or glamourous but it is in its simplicity that this particular gallery so strongly reflects the talents of the artists who are sharing their works.Several of the pieces of art that Shannon Cooney has brought to the exhibit are far from smalland also large in artistic appeal.The basis of his artwork is driftwood that has been soaking at the bottom of a large body of water for many, many years, aptly named 'drunkwood.' Cooney spends NANCY NOURSE Gabriel Safdie explains some of the stories behind the pictures that he is exhibiting at the Ye Olde Blacksmith Art Gallery many hours working to clean each and every crevice, highlighting the beauty left behind by years and years of water erosion.In recent years, he has branched out into a form of art that combines both these amazing pieces of drunkwood with other natural elements such as stone, brass, bronze and other woods, creating not only sculptures but also pieces of furniture, such as the coffee table that was displayed at the Stanstead Granit-Expo Center.Cooney was also the first winner of the 1st International Sculptors' Symposium of Artwork by Shannon Cooney Stanstead, chipping away at a 3 ft x 3 ft piece of Stanstead Grey granite to create what he felt resembled the legendary Lake Memphremagog monster Mem-phre, and what better place for Mem-phre to spend its days but to be ceremoniously returned to the depths of Lake Memphremagog, at the artist's NANCY NOURSE suggestion.The Gallery is located at 240 - A Duf-ferin Street, Stanstead, It will be open to the public as of Saturday, June 20 and will be open daily from June to September, showcasing duos of artists for everyone's enjoyment. page 8 Thursday, June 18, 2009 Stanstead REVIEW BOREAL Mt>c- HUM fOi 242-1186 7ggas**—,M WWi*m Brilis Border fest celebrates 10 years Avid runners from the Montreal area have been eral years By Nancy Nourse Record correspondent Plans for the upcoming 10th anniversary celebration of Borderfest/Frontière en fête are hitting high gear as July 11 is rapidly approaching.While many of Saturday’s activities will follow the same pattern as in previous years, there will be a few new activities that the organizing committee is sure will prove to be a great addition to the celebration.For the third year in a row, most of the activities will be take place on the Sunnyside Elementary School grounds, on Dufferin Street.“We are pleased to see Stanstead College taking a more active role in the celebration this year with a BBQat lunchtime and a kiosque, with a possible special attraction that has not yet been confirmed.As soon as it is, we will be sure to let you in on the big secret! Chris Haskell and his Cruise Night team will also be joining us on July 11.Cruise Night in Stanstead has proven over the last two years to be not only a great showcase for both the oldest and newest cars and trucks created by the automobile industry, but also a time where car buffs of all ages can enjoy these vehicles, which many owners have put a great deal of work into and show with a great sense of among the participants of the 5km course for pride.There are usually interesting tales to be told that accompany each vehicle,” explained Chris Goodsell, Association des Loisirs de Stanstead President.Mike Sudlow will once again be sharing his passion for athletics in organizing the 8th annual 5 km road race Le Coureur.This popular event boasts at least 90-100 participants each year, many from distant spots in Quebec and the U.S.and of course there are always a few familiar faces as local amateurs compete to see who is in the best shape (good-natured competition, of course).Watching these participants pour their efforts into reaching that finish line often has two results - it either gives you the incentive to get in better shape yourself or spawns a sense of sheer admiration for anyone who can run the 5km course and still be able to catch their breath afterwards.Following the 5 km course through the streets and woodland areas around Stanstead will be the parade, which begins at the north end of Stanstead.Stanstead College and the Galt Rugby Team will also be participating in the parade this year.Representatives of both local industry and organizations are being encouraged to put in their own floats - give people an idea of what your group is all about.The fireman’s games are always a big hit with one and all as they cheer on their favourite team through a series of department-related events designed to be real crowd pleasers.There are six teams entered so far this year, many returning for the second and third time.There is traditionally a special sense of camaraderie that exists among firemen but an event such as this truly brings out the best in everyone, whether it is pushing and pulling a rather stocky or tall fireman through a narrow tube or encouraging one another to walk that plank without falling into the portable tank.The latter especially is a real crowd pleaser if the fireman fails to make it across, sometimes it can be great fun even if things do NOT go as planned.Traditionally, the Colby-Curtis Museum participates in Border Fest activities by opening up the Museum (free of charge to visitors for the day) and sometimes selling popcorn on the front lawn, but this year they have changed the date of their annual Tastings of the Region event (usually held in November) to coincide with this community celebration.Tastings of the Region was established to highlight smaller industries in the area that are not able to spend as much money on publicity as they would like to.This event is usually very well attended and highly appreciated by local merchants.A trip inside Sunnyside School will find you faced with many tables of collectors’ exhibits that have proven over the years to be very fascinating and of interest to many as well as artisan tables of various types.Also new to the line-up of events is a magic and hypnosis show with Bob Shelley -‘live entertainment at its best.’ Shelley is reportedly the most requested full-time variety entertainer serving Greater Montreal and the province of Quebec, New York State, Vermont and Eastern Ontario.Shelley’s magic show sparkles with fantasy, humour, lots of great magic and .he performs in both French and English.His shows are fast-paced, with lots of audience participation and humour, keeping people of all ages captivated from start to finish.He is also an author, speaker and teaching artist.Musical entertainment for Saturday evening will be Slightly Haggard and Quart of Rye, following another delicious supper sponsored by IGA Roy.There will also be a special performance by River Voices (the new Stanstead Community Choir) who have agreed to make an appearance.We must not forget to mention the grand finale of the day’s efforts and excitement - the fireworks display, which if anything like previous years will be a sight to behold.COURTESY the last sev- Good morn i You know it’s a good morning when you walce up with everything you need.Cali today for doorstep delivery tomorrow morning.THB ' Stanstead Caisse to Dress down for cancer By Nancy Nourse Record correspondent Once again the Caisse Desjardins de Stanstead has stepped forward to support not only the residents of the Stanstead community but also the Foundation for Breast Cancer Research.They will be teaming up with the Caisse populaire Desjardins Christ-Roy de Chateauguay to create la journée tenue décontracté.This event is explained as an opportunity for Caisse employees to not only dress in more casual clothes, other than their usual Caisse attire but also contribute to an important and worthwhile organization.Tuesday, June 23, has been designated as the day that this event will take place.Business will go on as usual but each employee wishing to participate must contribute the sum of $5, to which the Caisse Desjardins de Stanstead administration will match these funds x 2 ($10 per employee).The total sum will be then forwarded to the Breast Cancer Fondation.This particular activity was initiated by the Caisse Desjardins de Christ-Roy de Chateauguay, mobilizing almost 8,500 employees of the Caisse Desjardins du Quebec in 2008, resulting in a donation on behalf of the Mouvement Desjardins of $43,000.Madame Monique F.Leroux, president and chief of the Board of Directors, has confirmed the participation of Desjardins employees for 2009, with an objective of $100,000.Any Caisse Desjardins members are welcome to add their personal donation in the small box which will be placed a the reception desk and at the cashier counters.It is their hope that you will all be as generous as possible. Stanstead REVIEW Thursday, Tune 18, 2009 page 9 Musical Weekend in Stanstead By Nancy Nourse Record correspondent Musical fans of all preferences were in luck last weekend in Stanstead as world music, the sounds of the saxophone and clarinet filled the air as did the delightful vocal sounds of Sonia Wells and guitarist Ben Kinsley and Big Daddy's deep vocal expertise throughout his amazing repertoire of 50's,60's 70's music.Another local favourite, Lise Flanders was also seen providing background music at The Imperial Motel on Saturday evening.Choromondo performed their annual fundraiser for local charities at Stanstead South United Church which was a delight in itself as the audience was exposed to music and stories from all parts of the world.To add to the excellent energy and harmonies of tshe evening, this performance also celebrated the 10th anniversary of the all-womens choir.Also part of the program was the appearance of River Voices, the new Stanstead Community Choir which is just another example of the complex talents of Allyna Harris who founded and directs both groups.As a final tribute to an evening well-done, members of Choromondo presented Allyna Harris with a lovely bouquet of flowers in appreciation of her 10 years with Choromondo.Choromondo brings together women with many different experiences, from all walks of life.Millie's Diner featured the talents of Sonia Wells and Ben Kinsley who have been recent visitors to this well-visited dining establishment.Wells admits that when she first began to perform at Millie's, she was not used to the constant chatter of its patrons as she performed but now she has come to realize that it is one of its most charming aspects.Ironically on Saturday evening, it was the sense of complete silence that she found unnerving until she realized that it was because they had captured everyone's undivided attention.People from all walks of life come here to forget themselves and their hectic schedules and bask in each other's company.Frequently, visitors to Millie's resemble more of a 'who's who' in an entertainment magazine or newspaper feature than a small town diner.Whether it's the wife of the current Premier of Quebec or actor Donald Sutherland or musical director/ composer/musician Donald Patriquin or someone from the business or theatrical community at large, the rich atmosphere of Millie's soon overwhelms everyone into enjoying the experience as an individual.Many new friendships and business relationships Allyna Harris and Elaine Vachon have been created in this type of setting.Alain 'Big Daddy' Pouliot has also become a frequent visitor to this newly energized border town.His natural charisma with his audiences and vast vocal talents have made him a real favorite.Restaurant la vieille douane/The Old Customs seems to be his venue of choice, especially now that it has added an outdoor terrace and grill.An added incentive for people to come in and enjoy the entertainment is the fact that his music is piped outside so that people out for a stroll can also enjoy his talents.The icing on the cake last weekend was the appearance of Jean-Denis Dubuc, not only an outstanding saxophone and clarinet player but also a rich vocalist.Teamed with Jean-Jacques Beauchamp at the keyboard, it was indeed a winning combination.The NANCY NOURSE place really started to roll when Sonia Wells joined the duo for a few numbers.The natural charisma between these old friends was very obvious.Dubuc and Beauchamp will be appearing again at Checkpoint Charlie's this Friday evening, June 19 (until 1 am).Checkpoint Charlie is the new dance-bar that has opened up at 240 Dufferin Street in Stanstead, right next to Restaurant la vieille douane/The Old Customs.It used to be that local residents had to wait months on end for a specific opportunity to experience some quality entertainment but it seems to be more the case these days where a wide choice of music is being offered each and every weekend, somewhere in the community.It should make for an interesting summer! Flood of Blood By Nancy Nourse Record correspondent June 10 was the day set for the annual HEMA Blood Donor Drive held in Stanstead.Unfortunately as last year’s -went was scheduled later in the season, many people had already given blood and could not do so again.This led to the supposition this year by organizers that there would again be a low turnout.Not so as they soon found out that the four 'tarions that they had set up were not sufficient to deal with the flood of people who wanted to do their part to help others.People ended up waiting anywhere from 1-2 hours and when the doors closed ut 7:30p.m , even though there were still ;>eople lining up to give blood, People remained calm and seemed to take it in stride but those that appeared with younger children in tow found it a bit more stressful a situation to deal with.One gentleman had brought his two boys with him and they had to wait 2 hours before it was his turn.There were many newcomers this year as well as many familiar faces.Members of the Stanstead Fire Department were on hand to help with the Blood Clinic as well as many of them lined up to donate blood themselves.Special care was taken not to spread any kind of bacteria, more rigid precautions than in past years were commented on by many.Many were surprised to find out that they were unable to give blood if they had been to the dentist recently, even if it was just to have their teeth cleaned.If you had had a baby within the last few months or your iron level was measuring lower than regulation.As they say, all’s well that ends well and the end result made organizers very happy as they went well above their projected goal in blood donations when the final tally was in at the end of the day X' -oy.^üL ’¦ XvX A Teaching by example NANCY NOURSE i THE Sports page 10 Thursday, June 18,2009 Newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com No woes for Wozniak By Zachary-Cy Vanasse “I really played great,” said Blainville native Aleksandra Wozniak via conference call on Tuesday, after defeating French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova in first-round action the Eastbourne Championships.Coming off an impressive run that saw her advance to the fourth-round of the French Open at the beginning of the month, Wozniak’s performance at the Eastobourne Championships should help the world’s 23-ranked player achieve her most recent goal of jumping into the top-20 on the WTA tour.It took the 21-year old Wonzniak just 22 minutes to win her first set against the second-seeded Kuznetsova, who has two career Grand Slam titles to her name.In the end it took just 51 minutes for Canada’s great tennis hope/star to beat the world-ranked number five player.“I was really playing with fire,” said Wozniak, “I played aggressive, and put a lot of pressure on her, and she couldn’t find her rhythm.She’s a great player and it’s a great win for me.” Wozniak has traditionally struggled with her game on grass courts, but in the tournament most well known for being the final tune-up before Wimbledon, the girl they are calling “The Woz” may be figuring that part of her game out.“It’s definitely not easy,” she said of making the transition from the clay at Roland-Garros to the grass.“Everyone’s telling me how my game is perfect for grass, “I can’t say I hate it, but this win certainly does a lot for my confidence.” Wozniak has been climbing the world-ranking ladder in the WTA for the past couple of years, but the win against Kuznetsova might be the biggest of her career so far.Born in Montreal in 1987, Wozniak speaks six languages, with Polish being her mother tongue.From the age of 3-years-old on, her father Antoni, a former pro soccer player, has coached the tennis prodigy.She comes from a tennis family, with her sister Dorota being the former number one ranked player in Canada in the 14-and-unders and 16-and-unders and was two-time NCAA champion at San Diego State.As a 14-year-old, Wozniak won the Canadian Indoors Under-16 and Under-18 championships.From there she rose through the ranks of the junior game, beating her first world top-100 ranked in 2006.In early June Wonziak became the first Québécoise to ever be seeded at Roland-Garros and now, after a surprising first-round upset over Kuznetsova, she has knocked-off the 16th seed in the world, China’s Jie Zheng in just two sets on Wednesday to move into the quarterfinals.COURTESY WIKI MEDIA Aleksandra Wozniak Sports Editorial The Not-so-hot Nationals p-—-—he Washington Nationals are a Dad baseball team.The baseball-tea m-formerly-kn own-as-the-X.Montreal-Expos have become the laughing stock of baseball, and not just because of their major league worst 16-46 record, which puts them on pace to lose 121 games this season.Even during the Expos worst season, the team’s first in 1968, the ‘Spos still managed to finish with a 52-110 record.But Washington’s on-field performance has only part of the problem.In baseball and in the media the “Nati-nals,” as they have now been dubbed after the team misspelled their own name on the front of several of their players’ jerseys during an April loss to the Florida Marlins, are baseball’s biggest punch line.Their play has yet to improve since that extra-innings loss to the Fish and their spelling abilities seem still be lacking as well.Just ask Washington pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, who was excited to receive his first bats as a major leaguer but ended up a little disappointed when he got them only to find the team had left out the second “n” in his last name.The “Natinals” spelling woes didn’t end there mind you, they still had to make sure they messed-up the spelling of former U.S.president Theodore Roosevelt’s name on thousands of Roosevelt bobblehead dolls they were selling at the stadium store.While fans may have wanted to purchase a Roosevelt bobblehead (for some reason?), they ended up taking home Teddy Rossevelt bobble-heads.If playing baseball and spelling are beyond the grasp of the Nats than it’s probably safe to assume the worst-team in baseball should avoid dabbling in pyrotechnics.During a game in early June against the New York Mets, a game they would lose 7-0, the Nats also lost their use of pyrotechnics after D.C.Fire Chief Dennis Rubin put the kibosh on the team’s fireworks display following the Star-Spangled Banner because debris fell on the off-duty chief.The chief pulled rank on the his own firemen who were working the display and had the whole thing shut down, at one point yelling “Do you know who I am?” at the Nationals' authorities.Even if they did, Rubin, they’d probably spell it wrong.And the fun doesn’t end there when it comes to this organization, which is supposedly better for Major League Baseball than a team in Montreal.Now the Nats have apparently severed their relationship with Kosher Sports, an outfit that provides food for several sports venues and allows the team to serve kosher hot dogs among other eats, to its fans.The Nationals’ front office claimed they closed the kiosk because of “poor performance,” though what that officially meant is uncertain.The proprietor of the stand claimed his booth was "tampered with,” potentially making the food unusable, since it exists for the sole reason of not having been tampered with.The Nats have promised a new kosher option will be available for their fans very soon.But for some Nats’ fans it may be too late.In an interview with Washington Jewish Week, Nats’ season-ticket holder and executive-director of Adas Israel Congregation, Glenn Easton has this to say: “"It completely ruins the experience at the ballpark."It's one thing to watch a last-place team lose just about every game.But when the thrill of eating a kosher hot dog is taken away, that makes it intolerable.” It's not all bad for the Nats though.Ok, it is.Despite the fact that the team is in just their second-season in a brand-new ballpark, the kind of venue that the Expos were hoping to build to save the game in Montreal, the attendance record in D.C.is one of the worst attendance records in baseball, averaging just 21, 206 per game, good for the 27th spot on average this season.Sure baseball might not have been great in Montreal, but you can t tell me it was this bad.V : ¦ ¦ni>»i RECORD Thursday, June 18, 2009 page 11 A Little Visit to the Little Sisters Card of Thanks Deaths On May 27, members of The Catholic Women’s League visited the convent of The Little Sisters of the Holy Family on Galt Street, Sherbrooke.Sister Anita welcomed us and gave us a very interesting tour of the museum showing the life and work of Mother Leonie Paradis who founded the community in New Brunswick.The community transferred to Sherbrooke in 1895.The Sisters are dedicated mainly to the service of priests.Mother Leonie was beatified in 1984 during Pope John Paul II’s visit to Canada.Three hundred Sisters reside in the main building.There is a beautiful chapel where Mass is celebrated daily and where the Sisters pray at various times throughout the day.The public can attend these services also.~yt : I » ¦ ¦’ MORISSETTE - Saying thank you does not seem adequate to acknowledge the many people who have supported both Garland and me during his illness and at the time of his death.Thanks to everyone who visited the funeral home, attended the funeral, sent messages, cards, food, flowers and donations to the Dr.W.J.Klinck Foundation.Telephone calls and visits from friends since the funeral have been a great comfort.Thanks to Everett Boynton for his invaluable help, to John Klinck, Dave Heath and Liz Warlund for their part in the service and to the Ladies Auxiliary for the lovely lunch.The support of my colleagues at CLIC has been greatly appreciated and I wish to thank the great staff at the Grace Christian Home, as well as John, for the many acts of kindness to my mother.The unending support of both Maijorie Robinson and my brother Eric Little, as well as their part in the service, is greatly appreciated.Thanks to Dr.Marc Bezeau, Dr.Ayalas Paradis and the cardiac team at the CHUS - Fleurimont, as well as the team at the clinic d’insuffisance cardiac at the Hotel Dieu, for their care and compassion.Please consider this as a personal thank you if you are one of the many who gave so generously.Your sentiments are appreciated.DOREEN Trinity happenings Cowansville t*l i I : ;f A Confirmation celebration! A party was held on June 7, Trinity Sunday to celebrate the confirmation of Kiana Johnson.This took the form of a barbecue for Kiana and the members of the parish.Kiana served, then everyone enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers, some of the many salads, fruit cocktail and to top off the meal, a piece of Kiana’s Confirmation cake.Scrumptious! At the close of the meal Rev.Han asked Kiana to come forward with Joyce Martin who helped prepare Kiana for her Confirmation.She was presented with a copy of a Princess (pink) bible from her church family.Congratulations Kiana! We were delighted to have Mary Safford of the Residence Melior join our celebration.Mary worked with us in the Friendly Society for many years.Now she is relaxing at the Melior.The Helping Hands Food Bank will be open on June 17.This is the final one until September.June 18 is a day scheduled to be spent with Bishop Barry.He will be visiting our parish, and meeting parishioners.Two whist evenings, June 11 and June 25, will keep us on our toes as will planning and preparing our salad luncheon for June 23.Rev.Han will be beginning his holidays at the end of the month.We will be looking forward to his return in July.Mary LeChasseur Kiana Johnson and Bishop Barry.Confirmation - May 10, 2009 at All Saints Church, Dunham, QC.MASSÉ LABELLE, Eva (née Goyette) - Passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving daughter and son-in-law at the C.S.S.S.Memphremagog, on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 , in her 90th year.Beloved wife of the late Wilfred Massé and the late Rolland Labelle.Cherished mother of: Rolland, Émeril ( Raymonde), Laurent and Lise ( Paul Goudreau).Cherished grandmother of the late Suzanne and the late Daniel Massé, Pierre Massé .Michel, Natalie, Hélène, Martin, Sebastien, Stéphane, Éric, and Gilles.Eva will also be sadly missed by many great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law Carolyn Goyette of Vancouver, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.There will be visitation in the presence of her ashes at the Cass funeral Home 545Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213 / www.casshomes.ca on Friday, June 19, 2009, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., followed by the service in the funeral home.Interment will take place in the Woodside Cemetery.A special thanks to her niece Leona (Lee) Aulis for the tender and compassionate care and love given to Eva in the absence of her daughter Lise.As a tribute to her memory, donations made to: La Sclérose en Plaques, Branch 2000, 4909 Magloire Bur#l, Sherbrooke, Qc.JIN 1M3 would be extremely appreciated by the family.McCUTCHEON, Donald G.- Donald McCutcheon, aged 88, passed away in Holly Hill, Florida on May 28, 2009.Born on September 23, 1920 in Leeds, Quebec to Robert and Harriet Effie Whyte McCutcheon.Donald was predeceased by his only sibling Dr.Wilfred Whyte McCutcheon in March of 2008.Don leaves to mourn his loving wife of 61 years Dorothy McCutcheon of Holly Hill, Florida, his beloved daughter Donna Stratton of Stanstead, Quebec and his cherished granddaughter Heather Stratton of Stanstead, Quebec.Donald was a longtime resident of Newport, VT until his retirement from the C.P.Railway in 1982, after which Dot and Don made their home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.In 2007, the moved to Bishops Glen retirement community in Holly Hill, Florida.A wonderful tribute to Don’s life was held in Holly Hill on June 4, 2009.At a later date, a memorial service will be held at the United Church in Newport, VT.Interment of ashes will take place at Malvern Cemetery in Lennoxville, Quebec.RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH A DEATH NOTICES.CARDS OF THANKS.IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 340 per word.Minimum charge $8.50 ($9.69 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: $7.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $20.00 ($22.79 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS, OBITUARIES: $19.50 ($22.22 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $29.50 ($33.62 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 - 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RICHMOND Richmond Hill Women’s Institute is doing it again! We’re having our first Social afternoon of the season on a new date, Tuesday, June 23, starting at 1:30 pm.Same games, same price, some surprises added and a delicious lunch, too.Come and share with us.RICHMOND The Richmond Legion is holding a Brunch on Sunday, June 21 from 9 a.m.to noon at the Legion Hall, 235 College St.North.Come and enjoy a hearty brunch.Everyone is welcome.Please note that the next Legion Brunch will be Sunday, September 20, 2009.Have a pleasant and safe summer.WATERVILLE There will be a Father’s Day Brunch on June 21 at the Odd Fellows Hall, 4150 Route 147, Waterville from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.Sponsored by Unity Lodge #8.All welcome.AYER’S CLIFF MS Branch 2000 Auction on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, from 10:30 a.m.to 2 p.m., at the Ayer’s Cliff Legion, Rosedale Street, followed by entertainment with Stanley McKelvey and the Sugarloaf Mountain Country Band at 2 p.m.Hot dogs, fries and soft drink on sale all day (tea and coffee free).Come bid on helping MS’ers here in your district with Direct help.To donate articles, please call the auctioneer, Jerry Smith, at 819-876 2797.RICHMOND Don't forget Scott Woods, Canadian Fiddle Champion, at Richmond Regional School, on July 14.Afternoon and evening shows.For information and tickets: Phyllis 819-826-5883, Lynn 819-876-7179, Ernie 819-838-4210.Advance ticket sales only.Limited tickets left.RICHMOND Sunday, June 21 : Worship in Richmond at 11 a.m.(no service at the Ridge).June 28: Worship at Ridge at 9:30 a.m.and Richmond at 11 a.m.July 5: Joint Worship at the Ridge at 10 a.m.(no service in Richmond).July 12,19 and 26th: regular worship at both churches.August 2: Joint worship in Richmond at 10 a.m.(no service at the Ridge).No service in Richmond or Ridge on August 9, 16 or 23.Have a Great Summer! LENNOXVILLE Annual Strawberry Social at Lennoxville United Church Hall, 6 Church Street, on Wednesday, June 24 from 4:30 p.m.to 7 p.m.Hot dogs, strawberries, strawberry shortcake, ice cream, cake, strawberry shortcake, drinks.Fresh Quebec grown berries.Sponsored by the U.C.W.Come and bring a friend! NORTH HATLEY The North Hatley Community Centre will hold its annual benefit night at the Piggery Theatre on Friday, June 26.The show is Charme 8r Champagne, a Musical Crooner Revue with all the greats like Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra.The North Hatley Community Centre plays a very important role in the Village and the surrounding area.By coming to the play on June 26, you will have a good time, see your friends, and ensure that the Community Centre will continue to serve us all.For tickets, please call Jane Perry-Gore at 819-842^665 or Gwen McK-night 819-842-1670.LENNOXVILLE The Lennoxville 8i District Women’s Centre is offering a Red Cross Guide to Babysitting Course taught in English.In Richmond on June 25 from 8:30-4:00.In Lennoxville on June 29 from 8:30-4:00.There is a cost for the one-day course.Please call us at (819) 564-6626 for details and to register.BURY St.Paul’s Home, 592 Main St., Bury will hold their annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast and Flea Market on Saturday, June 27, 8 a.m.to noon.Admission charged.All proceeds for the home.RICHMOND Richmond Legion Branch #15 is holding a BBQrand entertainment evening on Thursday, June 18.BBQ begins at 5 p.m.Music with Donna and Eddie beginning at 7 p.m.Everyone is welcome and hope to see you there! SHERBROOKE Plymouth-Trinity United Church corner of Dufferin and Terrill - Rev.Heather MacDougall 819-346-6373.Sunday, June 21 Worship at 10:30 a.m.with special music by the singers from L’Eglise Méthodiste Libre de Quebec.LENNOXVILLE The Lennoxville-Ascot Historical 8j Museum Society invites you to a potluck supper on Monday, June 22 at 5:30 p.m.at Uplands (9 Speid Street, Sherbrooke).Following will be a “Show and Tell” so bring something or a small collection to share with us! Everyone welcome.LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville United Church, corner of Queen and Church Street: Worship and Sacrament of Baptism on June 21 at 10:00 a.m.Rev.James Potter, 819-565-8449.SUTTON Toe Tapping, sing along music with Le Vent des Canton at the Royal Canadian Legion, 2 Curley St., Sutton on June 20 from 7:30 p.m.till closing, with local musicians that play in both languages, traditional, gigs, reels and more.You’ll enjoy your evening listening to the different talent and instruments that the trio can offer.Admission charged.Info: 450-538-2210.FITCH BAY St.Matthias Church (Canon Gustin Hall), Sunday, June 21,11 a.m., “Contemporary Service”; Marion Stevens will be our guest speaker.I know you will want to hear what she has to share.Tanya and Heather will lead us in worship.Pot-luck lunch after service.All welcome.DANVILLE ASBESTOS Danville Asbestos, South Durham, Ulver-ton, Trenholm Shared Ministry Services.Danville Asbestos Service 11 a.m.Bilingual Sunday School at 11, Choir meets at 10:30.Note: Friday night Family movie 7 p.m.Join us after service for the closing of Sunday School with a picnic at Bev and Lloyds, good food and fun.Note: Ul-verton United Service 7 p.m.is Cancelled.Thank you to our U.C.W.’s for helping kids go to camp, you are an inspiration.For more Information please call 819-780-3014.Blessings Rev.Reg.This column accepts items announcing events organized by churches, service clubs and recognized charitable institutions for a $7.00 fee, $10.00 for 2 insen tions 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.Because you love their lives.Call 1-866-734-9425 or visit www.medicalert.ca > Medic Alert lets You Live Life.94th birthday wishes Happy birthday to Florence Hunt Bailey of the London Residence who celebrated her 94th birthday on June 17.Love and best wishes from the residents and staff.St.Philip’s A.C.W.Sawyerville St.Philip’s A.C.W.met June 5 at the home of Lydia Judge with eight members, Rev.Sister Mary Florence Liew and with the pleasure of having one new member join with us today.The meeting opened in the usual manner with the Lord’s Prayer and A.C.W.Prayer.Our president, Jean Evans, read a very inspiring story, “One Solitary Life”, which related to the life of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, from the time of His birth.The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read.A favourable report was given by our treasurer Lydia Judge.Correspondence consisted of several cards thanking us for Easter baskets which were delivered by Jean and for Sister Mary Florence for her many visits to the hospital.Feme Parker, our social convenor reported 62 calls made.For “cheer” Susan Sylvester sent or delivered 23 cards.A motion was made and accepted by all to send a donation to Roberta Sylvester for the Community Vacation Bible School for children, which is held in Cookshire.Jean delivered 10 Easter baskets and Lydia took the two boxes of fruit to the senior residences in town.Christina King (Diane’s granddaughter) won the grocery box for finding the most Easter eggs in St.Peter’s Church, Cookshire, Easter Sunday.Each mother received a flower from the plant on Mother’s Day and the plant was given to Rev.Harold Brazel, who had just returned home after a lengthy stay in the hospital.We will be having our “New to You” sale in the church basement in September.The drawing on two grocery boxes and other things will take place then.There will be a large yard sale at St.Peter’s Church in Cookshire July 11.Eleven children from our area will be going to summer camp in Lovering Bay.St.Francis Deanery Grant is sponsoring five and with Rev.Sister Mary Florence’s Discretionary Fund, eleven children will be able to go.Jean passed with the apron, to which we all contributed.The hostess gift was won by Kay Hurd for choosing the button chosen by the hostess.Feme adjourned the meeting.After Sister Mary Florence said the Grace, we enjoyed a delicious lunch and social time, and many laughs.* Submitted by Sheila Bellam, secretary +++ One Solitary Life He was born in an obscure village.He worked in a carpenter shop until he was thirty.He then became an itinerant preacher.He never held an office.He never had a family or owned a house.He didn’t go to college.He had no credentials but himself.Nineteen centuries have come and gond, and today He is the central figure of the human race.All the armies that ever marched, and all the navies that ever sailed, all the parliaments that ever sat, and all the kings that ever reigned have not affected the life of man on this earth as much as that.One Solitary Life (Nov.1994) =RECORD= Thursday, June 18, 2009 page 13 Run in papers of Thursday, 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