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It.TTAM'JUfAN ‘Village Reads" receives $2,(110 during ( Nficial I aunch See inside Brume County NEWS —THE-— RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 75 cents + taxes PM#00400U7682 Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Pipers have a Jot to be thankful for after weekend action.Page 10 Winner by Acclamation Robert Pouliot takes Ascot riding after opponenet withdraws Page 2 Stable September Stats Can report says Quebec job markets stabilized during the past month Page 2 Election Talk A closer look at the Sutton race.Page 4 PLUS: Brome Lake election coverage in BCN He says, SHE SAYS.“I definitely think Lennoxville should be hooked up to Sherbrooke water.It's time for services to improve in Lennoxville, now that we are a part of Sherbrooke" Gilles Goulet, Lennoxville apartment OWNER, ON THE CONTROVERSIAL WATER DEBATE (THE RECORD, October 9th) GORDON ALEXANDER V it K » “ fft • Jj s’ y* * Thousands of Canada Geese stop over at Danville’s Burbank pond to noisily make their flight plans for their trips south.This event at Burbank Pond Park draws bird watchers from al over the area to witness this annual fall spectacle Rivard’s Lawyer Quits By Doug mcCooeye Jean-Pierre Rivard has had a tough month.After facing a creditor’s assembly that saw a number of angry ex-clients throw accusations and insults in his direction, Rivard’s lawyer, Ghislain Richer, announced that he would be stepping down as the dis- graced ex-notary’s legal representation.Richer, who has represented Rivard since the former notary filed a $4.7 million bankruptcy claim in August after borrowing money from over 100 different clients, would not specify his reasons for quitting; saying simply that his reasons were seri- ous and, if revealed, could be damaging to his ex-client.Recall that some of the creditors claim to have lost as much as $200,000 in loans to Rivard.Some reports have compared the Magog-based ex-notary to Earl Jones, Bemie Madoff, and Vicent Lacroix.have a tease l MANOIR STFRiVNCIS Independence and security in AN ANGLOPHONE COMMUNITY YOU ALREADY We will take care ofitfroi the moment you move in.That is freedom ! Call 819.562.0875 WWW.MANOIRSTFRANCLS.COM page 2 Tuesday, October 13, 2009 JŒCORD; Local News St-Louis withdraws, Pouliot wins by acclamation By Doug McCooeye A fourth candidate has won his seat in Sherbrooke.Robeft Y.Pouliot of the Renouveau Sherbrookois party was elected by acclamation in the Ascot district of the Mont-Bellevue borough this past Thursday when his only opposition, Francine St-Louis of the Comme une eau Terre party, withdrew her candidacy.“I’m quite satisfied with this turnout," said Pouliot in a phone interview with The Record on Monday.“I had already started my door-to-doors with the people in my district, and had been receiving some very positive responses.” LOTO QL1LBEC Draw results: 2009-10-10 05JJ.12 22 23 26 Winners 16 1 /6+B 6 16 196 16 9,454 16 153,171 /6+B 78,515 I Total sales Next grand prize (approx.) Prizes $3,624,011.00 $43,143.00 $1,091.00 $42.80 $10.00 $5.00 $13,672,684 $3,500,000 091315 16 32 45 Winners Prizes 6/6 0 $2,000,000.00 5/6+B 0 $75,000.00 5/6 10 $750.00 4/6 615 $75.00 3/6 12,144 $10.00 2/6+B 7,539 $5.00 Total sales $701,970.00 Draw results: 2009-10-09 0737383 Winners 7/7 0 6/7+b 1 6/7 45 5/7 2,784 4/7 62,008 3/7+B 55,960 3/7 541,676 Total Sales Next grand prize (approx.) Prizes $20,000,000,00 $275,176.70 $6,115.00 $123.60 $20.00 $20.00 Free play $21,955,835 $25,000,000 This will be Pouliot’s third term as the representative for the Ascot district.He joins Nicole Bergeron, Brompton’s Borough President, as the only City Council members to be re-elected without facing any opposition.Bergeron, along with Michel Lamontagne and Benoit Dionne (Brompton’s two Borough Council members) were reelected without facing opposition when the candidacies were announced on October 2.“Since I have already been elected, it gives [me] a chance to help out Mr.Sévigny and our other candidates as well,” added Pouliot.Indeed, Pouliot is one of 16 Renouveau Sherbrookois candidates who are running for an available seat, including Sévigny who is running for City Mayor.For their part, the Comme une eau Terre party also has 16 members running in the upcoming elections.Diane Délisle of the Deauville district - who along with Sévigny and Pouliot are the only incumbent members of Renouveau Sherbrookois - is also facing a single opponent in the upcoming election, Kévin Coté of Comme une eau Terre.Barring any changes, on November 1st twenty candidates will be elected to the various positions throughout the City of Sherbrooke in what promises to be one of the more contentious municipal elections in recent memory.COURTESY RENOUVEAU SHERBROOKOIS Robert Pouliot; former Ascot mayor wins seat by acclamation Sherbrooke job market stable Mi JACKPOT STARTS AT $10 MILLION DOLLARS, AND CAN REACH $50 MILLION DOLLARS.WHEN IT DOES, YOU COULD WIN MAXMILLIONS, ADDITIONAL PRIZES OF $1 MILLION DOLLARS In the event of discrepancy! between this list and the official I winning list of Loto-Québec the | latter shall prevail And it happens: the beginning of the sub-zero temperatures Weather TODAY: LIGHT RAIN.HIGH OF 6.LOW OF 2 WEDNESDAY: CLOUDY.HIGH OF 4.LOW OF-1 THURSDAY: SUNNY BREAKS.HIGH OF 4.LOW OF-5 FRIDAY: CLOUDY PERIODS.HIGH OF 7.LOW OF-5.By Doug McCooeye A report published by Statistics Canada last week found that employment rates in the province of Quebec stabilized in the month of September.According to the study, the unemployment rate dropped below 9-percent in Quebec for the first time in months; eventually stabilizing at 8.8-percent province-wide.The data recorded in September found that the unemployment rate dropped 0.3 percent from the previous month.Last month saw an increase of some 8,300 full-time jobs and 11,800 part-time jobs.The number of jobs decreased by 5.2 percent in the United States at the peak of the recession, with the nunjbers reaching 2.1 percent in Canada and 3 percent in Ontario, over that time.“Quebec skilfully managed to keep the decline at only 1.7 percent,” said Sam Hamad, Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity for Quebec, via press release on Friday.“While the recession seems to be coming to an end, it is not finished yet.That is why we need to continue our efforts.” Hamad noted that Quebec has been very active in all of the different regions of the province.“It is important, as a government, to pursue our actions in supporting our workers, people looking for work, as well as enterprises,” said the minister in the press release.“In this respect, it has been possible to pro- tect, to date, more that 21,180 jobs thanks to the Programme de soutien aux enterprises a risque de ralentissement economique (SERRE) that was put in place.” The unemployment rate across Canada fell to 8.4 percent in the month of September, the first time the rate has fallen since the Fall of 2008.Despite Hamad’s excitement over the change, the Stats Canada report was less enthusiastic.“Quebec’s employment level was little changed in September for the second consecutive month,” said the report.“The unemployment rate declined by 0.3 percentage points to 8.8%, as fewer people participated in the labour market.” Ben by Daniel Shelton G 3 1HATENAP5' X HATE THEM! |yAAAAAHH! -¦SIGH ' WHERE OH WHERE PIP WE 00 WRONG?.OKAY.TIME FOR YOUR NAR ALEC WAAaahh- X HATE NAPPING/ NO! I PON T WANNA TAKE A NAP/' I CANT RELIEVE THI5 IS MY GRANPSOU Local Briefs CHUS Elections The Users’ Committee of the CHUS will be holding its election of new members tomorrow, October 14.Since 2006, the CHUS Users' Committee has had the responsibility of representing those who use the institution’s services and facilities through informing users of their rights and responsibilities, the defense of users’ rights and to help users interact with the CHUS by directing feedback or lodging complaints.Of 15 candidates, four a re representatives of the anglophone community: Ruth Atto, Debbie Bishop, Dr.Ouida Molinar, and John Pratt.Anyone who is.or has been, a user of CHUS services is eligible to vote upon presentation of their CHUS hospital card (the purple one).Voting takes place between 5 and 5:45 pm in the auditorium of the CHUS Hotel-Dieu at 580 Bowen St.south in Sherbrooke.Voters may vote for up to seven of the 15 candidates.The CHUS reminds the anglophone population that it is important to have a representative on the committee to ensure the continuation of existing English services and to lobby for more.SWAT team arrests At 6 p.m.Sunday night, the Service de Police de Sherbrooke (SPS) deployed their SWAT team at the home of an armed suspect at 498 St.Michel Street.According to the report, the 29-year-old male suspect made death threats to an acquaintance as well as SPS police officers the afternoon of October 11, in Sherbrooke.He was thought to have been carrying a weapon.The police took no chances in handling the situation.“We evacuated the area surrounding the suspect's home, and then sent in the SWAT team,” said Martin Carrier of the SPS.“The suspect was apprehended and brought in to custody.” The suspect will stand before a judge in a Sherbrooke court on Tuesday.He faces charges of making death threats and threatening a police officer.Man lives after dose call Late Sunday night, the SPS received a call from a distraught man who was worried about the well-being of his father.The caller said he had received a call from his father, who was incoherent.The caller did not know his father’s whereabouts.Later that night, a 911-call was made from the father’s cell-phone.The elderly man was barely audible and the dispatcher who received the call struggled to get answers.Once on the scene, SPS officers found the man in his car, barely conscious.An officer had to break in the glass of a window to reach him and the man was quickly sent to a nearby hospital.A bad mixture of alcohol and medicine is thought to be the cause of the man’s problems.He was stabilized and kept overnight as a precautionary measure.¦ i-TIILm RECORD Tuesday, October 13, 2009 page 3 Living History in Compton BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! that's right! 5 items for $25’ 'select merchandise, hurry, while quantities last.sale: October 5-18, 2009 Hatley - OUTLET - 178 Queen Street, Lennoxville 819-822-2537 www.hatleystore.com advertising to save money is like stopping your watch to save time" - Henry ford Jo-Ann Hovey Advertising Consultant Tel.: 819*56?*9525 Fax:819*821*317?jhovey@sherbrookerecord.com to RECORD By Corrinna Pole cent house in which the 12th Canadian Prime Minister was born.Depending on the grade, students can then take part in an activity that may involve leading an investigation in the St.Laurent home.Attached to the general store is the warehouse that features a multimedia sound and light show on the life and career of Louis St-Laurent.Third cycle students can learn about the Prime Minister and then participate in a mystery game in the house.Once in class again they can be introduced to democracy exercises.In refining the program, Sicard had ALEXANDRE CHOQUETTE.Local schoolchildren can now travel back in time and relive a family’s existence from 1882 to the 1950’s at the birthplace of Canadian Prime Minister Louis S.St.Laurent in Compton.the assistance of local schools, which she called both valuable and precious.Cont’d on Page 5 Elementary students are being given the chance to travel back in time to the turn of the 20th century and experience village life in a bygone era while learning about a local boy who grew to be a an impressive leader, at the only Parks Canada site in the Townships, the Louis S.St.Laurent National Historic Site of Canada in Compton.“The Parks Canada mandate is to protect the cultural resources that are (loaned) to us and also to communicate it to the people,” said site manager France Provencher.“So what we did is this winter Monique (Sicard), who develops different products for our clientele, finished this summer our education program for three cycles of primary schools.” The new educational program combines lively investigations, various games and visual activities to introduce students to concepts of the past as well as the change in their society and the area around them, Sicard explained to The Record.Participating grades will have the opportunity to explore a specific theme such as citizenship and community life, environmental awareness and con-sumer rights and responsibilities, through learning activities consistent with the Quebec Education Program.“It’s designed to meet teacher pedagogical requirements,” said Sicard.“Teachers get a CD-Rom with a teaching guide for each activity and an easy-to-use notebook for students.The teaching guide (also) has an evaluation for students so at the end teachers can assess what students have learned.” Including the visit, the program runs three to six periods long per learning situation and covers such subjects as social sciences, visual areas and English language arts.One of the five activities allows students to shop in the authentic 1901 to 1910 general store that was owned by St.Laurent’s father, Jean-Baptiste-Moïse.“When they come to the general store they play roles, there are six roles of the past and they buy items they would have used in their role,” said Sicard.“They prepare their role in class and do crafts, like one will make a moustache to be a doctor and then they come in the store to buy things a doctor would use.It’s a very funny activity.” From the general store groups then make their way to the adja- David Anderson Photographer Portrait Studio or Location shoots Weddings and special events 450-539-0132 davandsué’videotron.ca 4020 rue Foster.Wdtvrkw, Quebec Capturing our Moments page 4 Tuesday, October 13, 2009 • ¦—THE ¦.RECORD Elections 2?£ •S^- ¦ ¦ - |p&*4 :.— 1 iH PifjSïM - p»*» *sS8gr - v' : - fc*-».« V ; ." ‘Sf : ¦ ' • ' : .'***&.' **~TS£5“ ¦\ ?> As Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer grew older their adventures started to decrease in excitment; the boat that was once a symbol of their journey through the wonders of life quickly became a stationary platform that rarely moved anywhere.If you have any information on this photo, please let us know at newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com or by calling 819-569-6345 Letters The furor over Lennoxville’s potable water seems short on facts.How many times in the last ten or even twenty years have we had a ‘boil water advisory’?This past summer, two such warnings were issued in complete contrast to preceding years.What was the reason?Aside from being told that the tests did not indicate the presence of fecal matter, we were left uninformed.Over the years when this borough acted independently, Sherbrooke periodically breathed down the neck of Lennoxville Council in an attempt to influence a decision to hook-up to their water supply.Sharing their costs was obviously a win-win strategy.Following due diligence, the move was systematically thwarted.The cost was deemed to - i ¦¦—¦THE ¦ RECORD P.0.Box 1200 SherbrookeJ1H 5L6 or 1195 Galt E, Sherbrooke JIG 1Y7 Fax for Newsroom only: 819-569-3945 e-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Website: www.sherbrookerecord.cora Kenneth Wells Publisher .(819) 569-9511 Sharon McCuily Managing Editor (819) 569-6345 Michael McDevtit Assistant Editor (819) 569-6345 Fraser Lockerbie Corresp.Editor .(819) 569-6345 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) 569-6345 Knowlton office 5B Victoria Street, Knowlton.Quebec, JOE 1 VO Tel: (450) 242-1188 Fax:(450)243-5155 be prohibitive; the distance to Lake Memphrema-gog problematic; the proposed route circuitous and the chemical chlorine additive unwelcome.While our appliances didn’t like the minerals in our wells, the human population did.Those of us privy to the Public Works portfolio were told by the experts that an experiment with chlorine had been abandoned because the chemical acted upon residue in the pipes, causing cloudiness and allowing floating particles to surface.Besides, the well water didn’t need it.Assuming a rigid position, without a thorough familiarity with the dossier, does not bode well for future policies.Our water supply is too crucial for snap decisions to be foisted upon us by potential office holders in a misguided bid for votes.Spreading fear doesn’t cut it! Nothing short of due diligence once again, should be demanded before any serious discussion on such radical surgery should be contemplated.If there are sound arguments that would justify such a change, let’s hear them, one by one by one.MAIL subscriptions GST PST Canada: 1 year 120.00 6.00 9.45 6 months 63.00 3.15 4.96 3 months 32.00 1.60 2.52 TOTAL $135.45 $71.11 $36.12 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.1837) 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 Ivy Weir, Lennoxville, P-Qr Editorial A Surprising Turn As the municipal elections get underway, in Quebec’s quadrennial flurry of democratic exuberance, many of us are stunned by the lack of major controversy in many municipalities.The ubiquitous demands for tax management, reasonable development and “transparency” aside, there really doesn’t seem to be any major fighting points in most places.Lennoxville, however, is not most places.Ever since Sherbrooke mayoralty candidate Hélène Gravel proposed the linking of the borough’s water supply to the municipal system, water has become the most vocal issue among both candidates and citizens.Immediately, Lennoxville’s exceptionalism leapt to the fore and, with a few notable exceptions, insisted that the city should keep its hands off the borough’s wells.With the mystery of the cause of last summer’s “boil alerts” still resounding, and no cause of contamination yet identified, there are even the inevitable conspiracy theorists who opine that the alerts were merely part of a municipal plot to scare the borough into the city’s greedy aquatic grasp.While the only other borough with its own council acclaimed both its councillors and president, the Lennoxvile race is a hotbed of participation, with no fewer than 12 candidates seeking a total of three positions.This, in and of itself, is good news.A large number of candidates reflects community involvement and a high level of interest.There is a glaring characteristic, however, that perhaps needs some investigation.Of 12 candidates, only four have francophone names, and among these, some function primarily within the Anglophone community.Others, sadly, appear to be parachute candidates primarily designed to fill out a party ticket.Given that Lennoxville has a slight francophone majority, this is a surprising turn of events.To be sure, Lennoxville has always been thought of as an anglophone entity and it certainly serves as a regional centre for the anglophone community.It’s two English high schools and two post-secondary anglo institutions have also encouraged Lennoxville to continue as a major local English cultural centre.Nevertheless, residents of the borough all share the same level of services and one wonders at the apparent lack of interest among its majority stakeholders.It is entirely possible that the local issues that so motivate anglophone residents do not resound to the same degree among francophones.As many native Sherbrookers have moved into the borough in recent years, perhaps they naturally look to the municipal core for governance.Do they see the borough campaign as a quaint anachronism set up to quiet the nervous anglo population, of no real concern to them?Whatever the reason, the dearth of francophone participation is something we should be concerned about.As the anglophone community ages and the borough’s demographic changes, more and more of its residents will be newcomers taking advantage of Lennoxville’s marvelous neighborhoods.The extension of Highway 410, rerouting through-traffic around the borough, will only heighten its attractiveness and the little borough could see itself becoming one of Sherbrooke’s most desirable residential neighborhoods very quickly.This will be good for property owners, but not necessarily for the English character of the community.Already, many who work in the former town cannot afford to live there and this is likely a trend that will continue.The burying of power lines and other downtown improvements will also further this development.Newcomers to Lennoxville, particularly those from Sherbrooke, will not likely be as concerned about preserving Lennoxville’s well-fed water supply, particularly if the cost of repairing it is high.If the borough of Lennoxville is not successful in fully integrating its francophone population into its electoral processes, it is unlikely that this population will develop an active interest in protecting Lennoxville’s special status within the city.If that goes, then there goes the neighborhood.Mike McDevitt High alert! Get within 3 metres of power lines and you're risking mm***- =RECORD= Tuesday, October 13, 2009 page 7 Donald Badger: West Bolton candidate for mayor Hydro v Québec By Frank Nixon ^pncumbent Mayor Donald Badger, I who owns and operates a farm rais-I ing Highland cattle, has been a fix-.Ature in West Bolton municipal politics for over thirty years.He is once again asking residents for their vote, as a mayoral candidate, in the municipal elections to be held Nov.l.Badger responded to a series of Brome County News questions.BCN: How long have you been mayor of West Bolton and why do you want to continue to serve as mayor?Badger: I started serving my community as a West Bolton municipal councillor in 1975, and continued until 1993 when the experience I had gained as a councillor allowed me to make the smooth transition to the position of mayor.The citizens of West Bolton are directly affected by two governing bodies, the local West Bolton Council which handles local matters and the Municipal Regional Council (MRC) which is responsible for decisions on regional concerns.Tbelieve the most effective way to serve my community is to be involved in the decision making process at both levels.The strength of the municipal councilors I have been honoured to work with is their open-mindedness in being able to discuss possibly divisive issues and yet reach solutions based on consensus, reflecting my belief in encouraging free and open debate.As mayor of West Bolton, I am the municipality’s representative at the MRC table.Having been elected to serve on several MRC committees, West Bolton has a voice on the Executive Committee as well as on several other committees where the MRC makes important recommendations concerning such dossiers as water courses, gravel pits and quarries, land use planning, green zone farming activities, community and handicap transport services, Pact Rurale issues, and the municipal evaluation service.I also serve as the Brome-Missisquoi representative on the Montérégie Forestry Agency and the Agricultural Zone Development project.These responsibilities give me a good vision of where the MRC is headed and allows me to make the views of West Bolton known.Whether I am in favour or against a certain proposal, I have earned a great deal of respect at the MRC level over the years and my opinion is often sought.If re-elected as mayor, I look forward to continuing West Bolton’s influence in the regional decision-making process despite its small population.BCN: What do you think is the most pressing need in West Bolton at the moment?Badger: The most pressing need for most taxpayers in West Bolton is to maintain the current level of municipal services without an increase in taxes.Additional demands for services will be evaluated by the Municipal Council following a cost-benefit analysis.BCN: In your opinion, what makes a community sustainable?Badger: West Bolton is sustainable as an independent rural municipality due to the determination of its citizens to support the concept of single family homes at a density that ensures enjoyable and relaxed living while maintaining a debt free municipality with the lowest mil rate in the MRC.BCN: There are three historic burial grounds in West Bolton that have been abandoned - the Fuller, Blunt and Last Wayside sites.If elected, what would you do?Badger: While considerable research has been put forth by a group of dedicated citizens, there remain several key issues to be resolved.In order to advance this project I would ensure that it be added to the agenda of the West Bolton Urbanism Committee as soon as all parties are free to participate., BCN: Is there anything else you would like to share with the voters of West Bolton?Badger: Remember to vote on Sunday, Oct.25 or Sunday, Nov.1, at the Donald Badger West Bolton Town Hall.Your vote is important in choosing the future path for West Bolton.The municipality of West Bolton stretches over 103 square kilometres of fields, valleys and mountains and has a population of 750.your life.To find out more about dangers related to tree pruning, visit hydroquebec.com/trees.COURTESY page 8 Tuesday, October 13, 2009 ^RECORD, The Face of Canadian Literature Morris House Reading Series brings Canada’s brightest authors to the Townships By Tiffany Godin Morris House reading Series Coordinator ^W“^ie Morris House Reading Series is i entering its fifth year as the most ! recognized reading series in the Eastern Townships.It brings both established and up-and-coming authors to Bishop's University to present their work, answer questions, and meet with the audience during the informal reception that follows.The readings take place in the Bishop's University bookstore in the Maijorie Donald Building at 4:30pm.Past authors featured included Brian Fawcett and Alistair MacLeod.The 2009-2010 season started on September 17, with an engaging and thought-provoking reading by Ojibway author and Carleton University professor Armand Garnet Ruffo.He read a selection of prose biographical pieces on the late Ojibway painter Norval Morrisseau.The series continues with four more authors hailing from across Canada.“This year’s series is shaping up to be the most interesting yet,” said this year's student coordinator Taylor Evans.The series welcomes new author and former Bishop's student Sarah Dowling on Thursday, October 22, at 4:30pm.She is originally from Regina, Saskatchewan.She received a BA.in English from Bishop's University, an MA.in Creative Writing from Temple University, and is currently a Ph.D.student at the University of Pennsylvania.Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in The Capilano Review, Cue, Dusie, EOAGH, How2, the ixnay reader, and West Coast Line.Her first published book of poetry, Security Posture, won the 2009 Robert Kroetsch Award for Innovative Poetry.On Thursday November 12, Claire Rothman will be joining us.A Montreal native, she has worked as a lawyer, a columnist for the Montreal Gazette, a literary translator and a teacher at Maria-nopolis College and McGill University.She currently makes her living translating for film and television.She has written two collections of short stories, Salad Days, and Black Tulips, a novel, The Heart Specialist, and she won the John Glassco Translation Award in 1993 for The Influence of a Book.Pam Calebrese Maclean will be returning to read for a second time in the series' history on Thursday, November 19.She lives in Antigonish, Nova Scotia where she works in the Library of St.Francis Xavier University.She was the recipient of the 2000 and the 2003 Ray Burrell Poetry Award.Her flash fiction has appeared in two US anthologies: Women Behaving Badly, 2004 and Blink, 2006.Her first book of poetry, Twenty-four Names for Mother was published in 2006.Her first play, Her Father's Bam, was produced by Festival Antigonish as part of their late night series in 2002.Her Father's Barn went on to award-winning performances at The London Fringe Festival in 2005 and Liverpool International Theatre Festival in 2006, before being invited to The Uno Festival in Victoria, BC in 2007.Her latest play, Sunnyside Cafe, recently appeared in The Atlantic Fringe Festival.The final author for the 2009-2010 season, Sally Clark, will read on Thursday, March 25, 2010.She is a playwright.painter and filmmaker.She has been the resident playwright at Theatre Passe Muraille, Nightwood Theatre, The Shaw Festival, and Nakai Theatre.Her play Moo won the Chalmers Award, and she was nominated for the Governor General's Award for her play The Trial of Judith K.She has written and directed two short films.Ten Ways to Abuse an Old Woman and The Art of Conversation.Ten Ways.won the special Jury Award at the Henri Langlois International Short Film Festival.The Art of Conversation won the Bronze Award for Best Dramatic Short at the Worldfest Charlston Festival in 1993 and has been screened at several film festivals around the world.The Record will continue to support the Morris House Reading Series by featuring a spotlight article on each author the week of their reading.All readings are free of cost and take place in the Bishop's University Bookstore.An informal reception, with free refreshments, will follow.The Morris House Reading Series is an excellent opportunity to showcase the current face of Canadian literature.YOUR IDEAS ON PAPER.The Townships' widest selection Possibilities galore! 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Record page 10 Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Briefs Weather doesn’t dampen Galt’s Spirit Day By Zachary-Cy Vanasse The weather was far from cooperative for Alexander Galt’s Spirit Day as the cold rains came down trying to put a damper on the activity afternoon normally meant to pump up school spirit.Nonetheless some of Galt’s soccer teams took to the fields in the cold and the rain, taking the fall weather in stride.Much like the weather, the Massey Vanier Vikings were looking to sober spirits somewhat as they played the visitor’s role for the senior boys and girls soccer games.The Vikings earned a 3-2 win in the senior boys game, continuing a trend of hard-fought, close played games in the ETIAC senior boys league which promises an excellent post-Thanksgiving regular season push and an ever harder fought playoffs.The senior girls Pipers team used a pair of goals from Emilie Pauw with singles from Karole-Anne Rosa and Sherri Stratton to defeat the Vikings by a 4-0 score.The senior girls squad were glad to find the back of the net in Friday afternoon’s contest following Tuesday’s excellent defensive battle that ended in a 0-0 tie with Stanstead College and saw very few scoring opportunities for either team.All three meetings between the Spartans and Pipers have ended in a draw this season.Galt was guaranteed a win as the school’s two bantam girls teams faced off in an all Blue, White, and Gold battle on Friday.The ‘Pipers’ squad came out on top the 2-0 winners over the ‘Galt’ team.Lindsay Moore and Carly Standish-Wallis scored the goals in the winning cause for the ‘Pipers.’ The loss to the ‘Pipers’ capped off a week of pre-Thanksgiving soccer action for the ‘Galt’ team in which their only loss came against their schoolmates.Cassandra Grenier notched a hat trick and Jennifer Dif-fley added another goal in ‘Galt’s’ 4-3 win over BCS on Wednesday night.One night earlier they were lead by Vanessa Stevens who scored three times while Sarah Poudrier and Elodie Toulouse each found the back of the net twice in a 7-1 win.Galt giving thanks with wins By Jen Young Special To The Record ¦ ¦ «he Galt Pipers; Bantam, Junior I and Senior, had something a little extra to be thankful for last *1.weekend as they sat alongside loved ones over turkey dinner, namely their football field wins across the board.Football action began on Friday as the seniors hosted Du Phare.The 2 p.m.event, which coincided with Alexander Galt’s Spirit Day, brought a record number of fans and spectators as the entire school population was encouraged to show their school spirit and cheer on their team.With their peers decked out in blues and yellows lining the football field, the senior team took full advantage of the colossal support and dominated the field with 64-0 shutout against the Du Phare Patriotes.According to Coach Andrew Hynd, who leads the team alongside Patrick Dubois, the team showed a strong game on both sides of the ball.“The game on Friday went about as well as we can expect.The crowd was phenomenal, and the boys loved playing in front of that many of their peers,” Hynd stated after the victory.“Coach Dubois and I have been working with the team to eliminate many of the little mistakes that have plagued our team over the last couple of weeks.The team did that this pas' me.As a result, they played well on botn sides of the ball.Defensively, we were able to create many turnovers, and stop Du Phare from effectively moving the ball.Offensively, we were able to spread the ball around and get everyone involved, thus we had some very good drives.It shows how well we were able to spread the ball around as we had eight different people score a touchdown.Receiving touchdowns were scored by Brandon Wright, Caleb Willms and Shayne Crawford.Rushing touchdowns were scored by Joey Guarnaccia who had two of them, Ryan Hartwell, Pat Wang and Keven Hurdle.Tchad Savage Belouin also added nd on a 58 yard interception return.” So far, the team has only lost one game on Le Ber turf with a 31-24 score in overtime, but Hynd says the team will be ready should they meet the Rebels again.“It was our first regular season loss in almost two years,” the defensive coach says, “it was tough.However, (coaches) were happy with the way the team fought back to at least take Le Ber to > overtime.We struggled in the first half, but pulled together as a team to play a much better second half.We didn’t take the loss lightly, and we will be ready if we are to meet them again in the playoffs.” Last year, the senior team was undefeated until the finals where rivals, La Ruche, beat them out, but according to receiver Brandon Wright, 15, the team stands a better chance this year.“I think we have a better team than last year,” Wright, who has been playing the sport for the past seven years, stated.“Our defence is great and we have a great quarterback.” Senior Piper quarterback is Jeremie Choquette.Under cloudy skies and brisk winds the Bantam Pipers took to their own field Saturday morning for a 10 a.m.match up with the Mitchell-Montcalm Cavaliers for a muddy win.Head Coach Ian Breck said the 32-19 game, with a final touchdown scored in the last minute of the game, was in “classic Canadian football weather”.“Our defense forced a fumble and recovered the ball in the last minute of the game,” said Breck.“In Canadian football that last minute takes forever.We don’t keep statistics, our objective is to get these players learning and enjoying the game and it’s always a team effort, but we can’t ignore the individual efforts of Matt Cloutier.I’m fairly certain that he scored all five of our touchdowns.We were trying to run out the clock and he got another.” At one point in the game, Cloutier ran 75 yards for a touchdown.Breck believes he ran on average 40 yards plus per play.“That’s close to a 250 yard day, which is pretty impressive,” the coach stated.JEN YOUNC “It was a great individual performance, but it’s a team game and probably wouldn’t have been so great without great blocks and other efforts.” .He says the game was a “big, big step up” for the team’s defense, and in all, the match up showed a much improved performance from the week before.“We were a better team this week and we’ll be an even better team next week." Following in the Bantam’s winning cleat prints were the Juniors for some 1 p.m.shutout action of their own.Also on their own field, the Juniors took on the Du Phare Patriotes and won 27-0 as the clouds parted and allowed for the team to bask in the sunlight, and their win.Breck says that a weekend filled with Piper wins brings back memories.“It was a big football weekend for Galt,” he stated.“That’s three wins from three teams in one weekend.Remarkable.It’s been a while since that happened.We’ve got some terrific kids making really good football players out there.” Breck made mention of five cegep coaches that were present to witness the senior Pipers shutout their Friday rivals.“Our senior program is beginning to be recognized as a quality program with quality players,” said the coach with many years experience with the football Pipers.“If you do the math roughly, Galt has around 1,000 students and around 100 of them play football.That’s around 10 per cent of the school population, so one out of five play football.I say that out of pride for our football program.Anything that gets the kids active outside of the classroom is incredible.” All teams take to the field again this weekend. St.Anne’s Plays Whist - Seventeen tables of players gathered in St.Anne’s Church Hall, Richmond, on Thursday, October 8, to enjoy some rousing games of Military Whist.Marjorie Lancaster, who sets up all the card parties at St.Anne's, asked the players to take note of anyone who had four 4’s in his/her hand or four 7’s.Once the games were all completed, it was time for an enjoyable lunch.In the absence of Catherine Watson, Francis Cunningham came in to take care of kitchen duties.Then there was the awarding of the gaily-wrapped prizes.The table with the highest score was made up of Loretta Irwin, Mildred Holliday, Marjorie Lancaster and Daisy McGee.Taking second place were Elizabeth Mastine, Norma Morin, Marion Coddington and Klea Mastine.The table with the lowest score was that of Joe Bell, Zetta Olney, Edna Smith and Clara Boisvert.Freda Coote had four 4’s in her hand and Debra Knowles Johnston took the honour of having four 7’s.Door prizes were awarded to Pierre Labree, Ali Vander-Wal, Joe Bell, Freda Coote, Rose Oakley, Marion Coddington, Doris Weare, Doris Stevens, Marjorie Lancaster, Raymond Lancaster, Raymond Mastine and Pauline Fecteau.Two grocery boxes were claimed by Edna Smith and Noel Grégoire.In no time, the usual crew of helpers had cleaned up the Hall and kitchen and everyone returned home until the next Military Whist party, which will be held November 12.See you there! Submitted by Rita Noel and Jean Storry Card party Huntingville Another card party was held at the Howe home on September 29, 2009, with proceeds for St.James Church, Compton, and the Sunshine Fund.Highest score, Edna Smith, 5,860; second, Patsy Millar, 5,360; third, Pat Howe, 5,140; consolation, Doris Weare.The Guessing Game (no.of candies) was won by Isabel Nelson.Special prizes: paper goods, Sue Nichols; dish clothes and dish soap, Louise Peasley.Door prizes were claimed by Pearl Armstrong, Doris Weare, Patsy Millar, Edna Smith, Louise Peasley, Harris Ols-son, Helen Knowles, Klea Mastine, Helen Gallup, Helena McComb, Freda Coote and Ruth Charieau.Thanks once again to Nilda and Pat for all they do for us.RECORD Tuesday, October 13, 2009 page 11 In Memoriams HARRISON, John (Jack) - In loving memory of our brother who passed away one year ago today, October 13, 2008.Like fallen leaves time goes by, But memories of you will never die.CHARLOTTE & BUDDY (sister) BOB & SHIRLEY (brother) HARRISON - In loving memory of our dear brother-in-law and uncle, Jack, who passed away October 13, 2008.The times we spent together, The good times that we knew, Are lived again so often In our memories of you.Always remembered and sadly missed by SHIRLEY, HAROLD & FAMILY WALKER, Kay - In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother who passed away October 11, 1970.As the days grow shorter And the leaves begin to fall, That is the time of the year We miss you most of all.Always remembered by NORMAN & PHYLLIS' ANNIE & SHANE (grandson) EMILYE & LILIANNA (great-granddaughters) WRIGHT - In loving memory of our parents: Charles Wright who passed away December 1969 and Thelma Moore Wright, February 1981; Anne Wright Lasenba, October 1993, her husband Roderick, October 1982; Dorothy Wootten Wright (Edward), March 1994; Calvin Fleming (Mildred), October 1994; Robert Wright (Margaret), February 2006; and Murray Wright (Christina), October 2007.Every day in some small way Memories of you all come our way.Though absent, you are very near, Still missed, still loved and always dear.Fondly remembered by MILDRED, CHRISTINA, EDWARD & MARGARET www.epilepsy.ca a cure EPILEPSY CANADA 1-877-734.0873 Death ¦4» ' CARSON, Eileen G.(nee Horan) - Eileen passed away peacefully at the CHUS Fleurimont in Sherbrooke on October 6th, 2009 in her 90th year.Daughter of the late Mildred and Charles Horan and beloved wife of the late Roy Carson.Loving mother of Dorothy (John Peartree), Donald (Betty), Dale (Jane), Heather (Dale Savenko) and of the late Janet Carson.Cherished grandma of Robert (Sandra), Trevor (Kathryn) and Leanne (Craig Scott) Peartree, Kathay (Rodney) and Jason (Christie) Carson, Shane (Amanda) Carson, and Justin, Graeme and the late Jacob Savenko.Eileen also leaves to mourn her 9 great grandchildren, her brothers and sisters, Hazel (late Garth Carson), George (Evelyn and the late Margaret), Deveda (late Foster Morrill), C.Douglas (Ann), Elva (Norman Lockwood), and Murdeena (Alex Jordan, and her sister-in-law Zetta (late Everett Olney and dear friend Joe Bell).Pre-deceased by her brother Andrew (late Stella), Leola (late George Kazulak), Gordon (Lucille), and Carl (Brenda).Eileen will be sadly missed by several nieces, nephews and many friends.Resting at the Dupuis Funeral Home, 148 Daniel Johnson St„ Danville, QC (819) 564-1750 \ www.casshomes.ca, where friends may visit on Wednesday October 14th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.A Rebekah service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 3:00 PM.Funeral service will be held in the Danville-Asbestos Trinity United Church on Thursday October 15th at 2:00 PM with the Rev.Martyn Sadler officiating.Please note; the family will be at the Church to receive condolences 1 hour prior to the service.Interment in the Danville Protestant Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Danville-Asbestos Trinity United Church, P.O.Box 68 , Danville, QC J0A 1A0 would be greatly appreciated by the family.Death JOHNSTON, Robert Ivan - Passed away peacefully at the CHUS Fleurimont in Sherbrooke, QC, on September 19, 2009, Mr.Robert Johnston at the age of 92.Loving husband of the late Rheta H.Massey, and dear brother of the late George Johnston (the late Shirley), the late Ruth French (the late Gerald), the late Ernest Johnston (the late Irma), Ivan Johnston (Fran, and the late Gweneth), and the late Miriam Johnston (the late Elton Pike).Robert was predeceased by his brother-in-law Gordon Massey.Robert also leaves to mourn his many nieces, nephews and dear friends.A memorial service will be held at the Wales Home.506 Rte 243 N, Richmond, on Wednesday October 21st at 10:00 AM, followed by a graveside service at St-James Cemetery, South Durham, on Friday October 23rd at 11:00 AM with the Rev.Andrew O’Donnell officiating.Arrangements entrusted to the Cass Funeral Home, Richmond.819-826-2502 Card of Thanks REALFF - Please accept this as a personal thank you for the ones that attended the service for Mary Jane, also for the flowers and the cards.A special thanks for the phone calls that were made by Nancy Webb.Thanks as well to Father from Saint Damien Church and Rev.William Blizzaird from Stanbridge East Much appreciation to the B.M.P.Hospital, Ronnie Haynes and Mr.Baker for their services.Sincerely, THE REALFF FAMILY RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH & DEATH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 34c 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 - 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. page 12 Tuesday, October 13, 2009 ! ¦THE ¦ ¦¦ - RECORD Toms' te AYER’S CLIFF Celebrate the fall season by attending our Fall Roast Beef Supper on Saturday, October 17 at Beulah United Church, 967 Main Street, Ayer’s Cliff.Settings at 5 p.m.and 6:30 p.m.The menu includes Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, peas, horseradish, homemade rolls, coleslaw, coffee/tea and dessert.Please reserve your tickets by calling Wendell Cass 819-846-7180 or Dean Young 819-838-5815.All are welcome!! Thank you to everyone who ate at the Beulah United Church booth at Town-shippers’ day, we appreciate your continued support!! SHERBROOKE Autumn Supper will be held at the Church of the Advent Hall, Bowen Ave., on Saturday, October 24 from 4 p.m.to 6 p.m.Ham, baked beans, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, rolls and pies.Sales tables.LENNOXVULE Mental Health Estrie.The regular monthly support group meeting will be held Monday, October 19,1:30 to 3 p.m., at the office of MHE, 257 Queen, Lennoxville.For more information, call 819-565-3777 or e-mail mental-health.estrie@bellnet.ca.LENNOXVILLE Hut’s annual Musical Achievement Award Day will be held on Saturday, October 17.Live bands from 2 p.m.to 1 a.m.Canteen will be open.Award presentation at 7 p.m.Everyone welcome.For info, call 819-346-9122 after 4 p.m.IVES HILL Annual Family Bingo at Ives Hill Hall on Friday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m.Everyone welcome.Prizes for all ages.The annual Halloween Party will be held on Friday, October 23 at 7 p.m.For info contact: June Suitor at 819-837-2289 or Jennifer Sylvester at 819-835-1212.LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville and District Community Aid will hold a Blood Pressure clinic on Tuesday, October 13 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 27 at the Town Hall, 170 Principale South, from 10 a.m.to 11:30 a m.Please note this is a new time.NORTH HATLEY Lennoxville and District Community Aid will hold a Blood Pressure clinic on Friday, November 6 at the Library, 165 Main St.North, from 10 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.LENNOXVILLE Rummage Sale at the Lennoxville United Church, 6 Church St., Lennoxville on Friday, October 16,10 a.m.to 6 p.m., and Saturday, October 17, 8 a.m.to noon., bag sale.LENNOXVILLE There will be a 500 card party at the St.Francis Manor, 125 Queen St., on Tuesday, October 13 at 1:30 p.m.Sponsored by Princess Rebekah Lodge No.4.All are welcome.LENNOXVILLE Literacy in Action is seeking volunteers committed to life-long learning.Do you have time to help an adult improve in reading, writing or math?Why not work one-on-one with an adult to build their self-confidence and improve their basic literacy skills or help with a writ- ing group, reading circle, computer group, or math group.Please contact Kathy Richan for more information at 819-346 7009.Visit our website www.lia-estrie.org to find out more.LENNOXVILLE St.George’s Church Hall, Rummage Sale on Thursday, October 29, 6 to 8:30 p.m.; Friday, October 3, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.; and Bag Sale on Saturday, October 31, 8:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.Please call 819-563-1659 or 819-562-6245 for info or pick-up.Save your $$$ - Shop with us! IVES HILL Turkey Supper and prize giving of the Sherbrooke-Compton Plowing Match will be on Thursday, October 22 at the Ives Hill Hall at 7 p.m.Please reserve by October 20 by calling Mac at 819-875-3842 or Dianne at 819-562-7145.Admission charged.Door prizes.All welcome.BEACONSFIELD Quebec Federation of Home & School Associations is hosting their Fall Conference on Saturday, October 24 at Bea-consfield High School.A day full of interesting and educational workshops has been planned.This is an excellent networking opportunity for all parents and educators.Registration is taking place now.Please call 514-481-5619 or info@qfhsa.org for more information.LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville Curling Club opening dinner on Saturday, October 17 at 6 p.m.Menu: Octoberfest sausage and chicken breast, vegetables, desserts.All members and guests welcome.RICHMOND The Richmond Legion is holding a Brunch on Sunday, October 18 from 9 a.m.to noon at the Legion Hall, 235 College St.North.Come and enjoy a hearty brunch.Everyone is welcome.LENNOXVILLE A.N.A.F.Ladies Auxiliary meeting on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 p.m.Please try to attend.LENNOXVILLE “500” cards start at the “Hut”, 300 St.Francis Street, on Wednesday, October 14 at 2 p.m.LENNOXVILLE Flea Market at A.N.A.F.Hut, 300 St.Francis St., Lennoxville on Sunday, October 18 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.Call 819-569-4958 to rent a table.SHERBROOKE The Eastern Townships Canadian Club and CFUW Sherbrooke & District invites members, both men and women, and the public to attend the next gathering for a luncheon at noon on Tuesday, October 20.The guest speaker will be Manon Tremblay, Coordinator of the Centre for Native Education at Concordia University.Manon Tremblay is of Plains Cree and French Canadian heritage.She is dedicated to helping First Nations, Métis and Inuit students achieve their highest academic potential.Manon Tremblay is also currently a Ph.D.candidate in Linguistics where she studies the Cree language.To reserve for a delicious meal and fascinating presentation, call 819-820-8101 before October 16.Reservations are necessary for both meal and presentation.There is a small charge to attend the presentation only (1 p.m.).Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance of the event.RICHMOND Richmond Legion, Branch #15, will hold an Old Time Country Music Jamberee on Friday night, October 16, from 8:30 p.m.to midnight, featuring Bernie Lefebvre, Dave McBurney, Terry Howell, Brian Lowrey, Willie Fisk, and other well known musicians.Admission at door or tickets available at the Legion (819-826-3444)., He has to grow his own backbone Dear Annie: My husband seems to be the “go to” guy in his family.He used to do carpentry work, and now his three siblings call on him for all their repair needs.He is asked to fix broken windows, install appliances and everything in between.One of his sisters is quite wealthy.She lives out of state but owns property in our area.My husband keeps her apartments rented, hires painters, answers maintenance calls at any hour and does general upkeep.For these services, he receives nothing.Not one of his siblings has ever offered to pay him for work that, over the years, has saved them thousands of dollars.At the very least, wouldn’t most people send a gift card for a free dinner?I know my husband is at fault for never saying no, but his family is so domineering that he doesn’t want to make waves.Our home needs work, too, but his time is taken away due to his siblings’ demands.What makes people feel they are entitled to these services for free?All of them can afford to pay someone else to do the work.We are the ones who are not well off, yet we are catering to them, and they have yet to reciprocate with kindness or time for our family.The favors are totally onesided.How can 1 help my husband get out of this mess?— Seething Dear Seething: Your husband must be willing to do this on his own.The easiest way is to make himself too busy to be so accommodating.That can mean joining a bowling league, basketball team, civic organization or church volunteer group, or even starting a small business as a part-time handyman.Then, when the relatives call, he can honestly say, “Sorry, but I’m too busy now.You should hire someone." Of course, if he refuses to do this, you’ll have to make the best of it.He has to grow his own backbone.Dear Annie: My brother’s wife, “Brandy,” is a compulsive liar.My family chooses to ignore it.At a recent family gathering, however, the conversation turned to politics, and Brandy and I had a heated argument.She contradicted herself multiple times, and when 1 accused her of lying, she stormed out of the house.I phoned the next day and left a message saying I hadn’t intended to upset her and we simply both have strong opinions.Later that afternoon, she sent me an e-mail claiming she never said those things and wants nothing to do with our family.My parents contacted my brother, and Brandy apologized to them.My brother said he would continue to have a relationship with my parents, but not with me or my husband and child.I was going to call Brandy and tell her I accept that apology, too, but the more I think about it, the less 1 believe 1 can sit through family dinners with her.How do I get past this?1 miss my brother.— Feeling Empty Inside Dear Feeling Empty: Brandy may have a vague relationship with the truth, but confronting her only creates hard feelings and estrangements.You don’t have to like every member of your family, but if you want to see your brother, you should make an effort to get along with his wife or, at the very least, not let her opinions get under your skin.There are repercussions when you accuse someone of lying, and one of them is that you need to swallow your pride and apologize to your sister-in-law for upsetting her.Dear Annie: I am responding to “A Dad,” who would like his daughter to be more active.Has he considered offering her dance lessons?Dancing is a wonderful way to gain physical strength, enjoy music and develop physical confidence in a noncompetitive environment.— Still Dancing at 62 Dear Still Dancing: Several readers suggested the girl take up dancing, and we think it’s an excellent idea — provided, of course, that she has some interest in it.Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.Annie’s Mailbox 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.Today's clue: F equals P “OEGL NGL DGJSE ZEGPD IPWZPGI JLY DGZPDG, Z EG V MA ZA FPGSGI OANGL MA DPMEZ AL SAARPLM." -MJPC IEGGEV PREVIOUS SOLUTION: “All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.” - Galileo Galilei ^RECORD Tuesday, October 13, 2009 page 13 Alley Oop WHAT ROSETHORNtGUS WAS IN BERRIES' KIDDING Things POISONOUS.'.' 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