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— THE — i - RECORD CLASSIFIEDS W19IM5 THE RECORD ORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 65 CENTS WWW.SHERBROOKERECORD.COM Monday, February 17, 2003 Snowboarder dies at Montjoye over weekend Advanced boarder hit face, died from injuries By Kate Shingler North Hatley A20 year old from Windsor died Saturday after a snowboarding accident at Montjoye ski hill in North Hatley.Experienced snowboarder Yannick Couture was on an expert run in the hill’s popular snow park with a group of friends when the accident occurred.“He did the first jump.By the time he went to the second step, as soon as he got into midair he lost his balance and the front of his board hit first,” explained Montreal Sûreté du Quebec spokesperson Gilles Mitchell.Police will have to wait for the autopsy to reveal exactly how the young man died, Mitchell added.Couture, who was at the hill on a work-related trip with a small Asbestos-based company, suffered injuries to the face and head.Montjoye Director General Brigitte Marchand said it was not Couture’s first time in the snow park.The accident report described him as an expert snowboarder, she noted.“He took the second jump with excessive speed and overshot the landing,” explained Marchand.“The impact with the ground was violent.His body literally folded in half, and his head knocked the board, which had hit the ground first.” The conditions at the hill on Saturday were excellent, she said, and the runs were being groomed regularly.The mountain may conduct its own investigation into the death said Marchand, adding it is the first fatality at Montjoye that she knows of.Last month, a Bishop’s University student broke his back while snowboarding at the hill.Marchand said she did not know how many snowboarding related injuries there have been so far this season at Montjoye, but added it is not a dangerous sport.“The codes of conduct have to be respected; (in this case) there was excessive speed.” See Montjoye, Page 5 jmSSBBSm- PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL The sunny slopes and jumps of Montjoye's snow park proved fatal for one snowboarder Saturday.The hill may run its own investigation of the incident.Townshippers march for peace Dont M k'iDJ M Btosey PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Some 5,000 people gathered at Sherbrooke City Hall then marched up Frontenac Street Saturday to protest the U.S.campaign against Iraq.The protest was one of hundreds around the world that day, and members of Solidarité Populaire Estrie, who helped organize the event, said it was the largest protest march in Sherbrooke history.Boil water advisory until Thursday earliest Bacteria found in one of the borough’s wells By Kate Shingler Lennoxville residents are being advised to boiling their tap water for a minimum of five minutes before drinking it.The City of Sherbrooke issued a press release late Thursday warning of contaminated water in the small borough.A spokesperson for the area’s emergency line system said Sunday evening that the boil order was still on.Water from the borough’s main aqueduct system should not be used to make juice, cook, wash fruits and vegetables, brush teeth, or make ice cubes.Tap water was deemed acceptable for bathing or washing hands but it is not recommended that small children be allowed to take long baths or play in the water.Borough president Doug MacAulay said that by law the boil order is automatically in effect for one week after any bacteria is found.“They discovered something in one of the wells,” he noted, but said officials did not find anything after testing tap water at the former City Hall and a variety of other locations across town.MacAulay said that he was told by Michel Cyr, director of the environment and drinking water division, that the quantity of bacteria was not particularly serious, but that the City was on high-alert after the E.coli outbreak in Walker-ton, Ontario and there were new obligatory precautions.Water is regularly tested by the City three times a week, but in this case supplies are being tested every day, according to MacAulay.The borough office received a dozen calls Friday inquiring about the boil water advisory, but there have been no reports of sickness, he added. page 2 Monday, February 17, 2003 ————— THE — Record Canada & World in Brief CANWEST NEWS SERVICE - I fgf ?' ; y Cindy Chetley, representing Calgary Laboratory Services, slides across the ice at the Olympic plaza during the Calgary Corporate Challenge Human Curling Championships.Martin’s company linked to Indonesian dictator Ottawa Paul Martin's shipping company has business ties to a controversial power project partially owned by the son of former Indonesian president Mohamed Suharto, the dictator who enriched himself and his family in a 32-year reign of corruption and nepotism.A subsidiary of Mr.Martin's company, Canada Steamship Lines (CSL), is currently in a 15-year contract to ship coal for an independent electricity producer called PI Jawa Power, a consortium owned in part by Bambang Trihatmod-jo, president Suharto's second son.As finance minister and one-time chairman of the G20.Mr.Martin denounced corruption and lobbied for debt relief to help developing countries recover from the Asian economic collapse.Manley not afraid to say ‘no’ to voters Ottawa On Tuesday, John Manley presents his first budget.It is the rookie finance minister’s one chance to leave an impression in the finance portfolio before he seriously begins campaigning against Martin for the Liberal leadership.The budget is expected to provide more money for health care, the military and improving the lives of children.Foreign aid, the environment and infrastructure projects, such as roads and water treatment systems, are also expected to get attention, even as Manley attempts to make departments more accountable for their spending and find savings.Canada's lawyers are asked to go pro bono Ottawa Canada's lawyers are being asked to donate 50 hours or three per cent of their billings each year to free legal help for the growing number of Canadians who cannot afford counsel.The appeal for law firms to set up formal policies for “pro bono” work comes from the executive of their umbrella organization, the 37,000-member Canadian Bar Association.The legal profession and governments have been under fire for caring too much about their bottom lines at a time when access to the justice system is out of reach for many Canadians.The average hourly rate last year for a lawyer with 10 years experience was $200, according to Canadian Lawyer magazine.Based on that figure, the bar association's resolution would have each lawyer donating an average of $10,000 in free time each year.U.S.still talking tough on Iraq despite anti-war protests London The United States signalled Sunday it is prepared to begin pushing, perhaps as early as this week, for a new Security Council resolution authorizing “serious consequences" against Iraq for failing to meet UN demands it surrender any weapons of mass destruction.“Continuing to talk about more time and more time is basically going to relieve pressure on the Iraqis to do what they must do,” Condoleezza Rice, the Bush administration's National Security Council adviser, said Sunday, a day after massive anti-war protests around the world.“Tyrants only respond to toughness.The world needs to pull itself together." 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CJE services include counselling, foster care to 3,407 children By Nelson Afonso Sherbrooke While prospective parents are increasingly looking internationally to adopt, the local children’s services centre wants to remind Townshippers that adopting locally is an interesting option.“We have worked to stop the issue of children bouncing from one foster home to another.We want to stabilize their experience by making sure they develop roots somewhere,” said Directeur de la protection de la jeunesse (DPJ) spokesman Réjean Dubé while visiting Sherbrooke's Centre jeunesse de l’Estrie (CJE).“Adoption is the ultimate option where we make sure roots are planted through a legal procedure.” During 2001-2002, the CJE offered various services including counseling and foster care to 3,407 children of all ages.About 44 per cent of them received those services while living at their own home.Adoption was an option for only 177 children between 1997 and 2002, including 80 that were adopted by Townshippers.“Every child must know where his or her roots are,” continued Dubé.“It is the biological parents’ responsibility to assure a child’s protection and security.However, it is difficult for many parents, so that is where the DPJ comes in.We support those parents and help them with their responsibilities.” The CJE establishes a life project for each child with the hope of keep- ing them or returning them to their biological parents.If the child needs to be taken away from his or her biological parents, then other options, such as a permanent foster home, exist before adoption, said counselor Lise Charpentier.However, adoption is not an easy option because the DPJ must prove that the child no longer has ties to his biological parents, or that taking that child away from them will ensure his or her security and development.“There are long lists of people wanting to adopt children,” said Charpentier.“But others are willing to act as foster parents for long periods of time, with the hope that some- day they can adopt those same children.” Locally, 80 per cent of children adopted are under the age of six.There are currently 40 couples or individuals in the region on the CJE’s waiting list.Charpentier, who believes couples look internationally to adopt because delays might be less lengthy, said that it takes up to one year to adopt a child locally once the prospective parents reach the top of the list; the local process is also less costly, she added.Province-wide search for innovative entrepreneurs Staff The Centre Local de Développement Brome-Missisquoi is looking for candidates for a province-wide recognition of new businesses.If you have started a company since April 2002, or plan on becoming your own boss before December 2003, the Concours Québécois en Entrepreneurship may be the perfect opportunity to showcase your entrepreneurial talent.With $265,000 in prizes to be won, it may be the boost your business needs.Aspiring entrepreneurs can enter in one of 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probing the government’s multi-bil-lion-dollar expenditures on security that followed the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington.Auditor General Sheila Fraser says her office is conducting a government-wide audit of the $7.7-billion initiative to better protect Canadians announced in the last budget.Fraser and her staff are also carrying out two studies related to border security, which will look at previously identified difficulties with information systems and the co-ordination of work between the Immigration Department and the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.Fraser’s efforts should help Canadians determine whether the major federal investments in security that came in response to the Sept.11, 2001, terrorist attacks are making them any safer.The auditor general’s office has uncovered numerous problems since 1996 in nine studies that touched on national security information systems and cooperation between agencies.During the course of these inquiries, audit teams have seen “a pattern of inadequate information to support front-line officials” responsible for national securi- ty, Fraser recently told a Commons committee studying proposed anti-terrorism legislation.Less than three years ago, the auditor general’s office found Customs officers, including those at airports, had insufficient data to assess the risk travellers may pose to Canada.Results of the watchdog’s two latest studies of border issues will be released this spring.One will focus on the customs agency’s implementation of a new computer system to replace an outdated, infrequently used network.Fraser told the Commons committee last Thursday that the larger, government-wide audit is “in the early planning phase.” But she has already identified six “top-level issues” for examination: where and why expenditures were made, air travel security, human resources, information technology and other infrastructure, the ability to manage a security incident, and government reporting to Parliament on the use 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Jo-Ann Hovey Michel Duval Yves Robert 1195 Galt Street East, Sherbrooke • Tel.819-569-9525 • Fax: 819-821-3179 e-mail: sherbrookerecord®videotron.ça Record Monday, February 17, 2003 page 5 Downey seeking ADQnomination in Sherbrooke Local businessman disillusioned with PQ Quebec Liberals By Kate Shingler Sherbrooke Disillusioned with the Parti québécois (PQ) and the Quebec Liberal Party, local businessman Peter Downey announced Friday that he will run for the Sherbrooke riding seat in the upcoming general election.President of Usinage Nado, Downey’s declaration at the Sherbrooke factory elicited an enthusiastic response from his 70 employees.A former criminal lawyer, Downey, who will be facing off against Liberal Opposition Leader Jean Charest for the seat, said he worked at one of the MNA’s polls in 1988 when Charest was running for the Conservative Party.Downey is seeking the Action Démoc- ratique du Québec (ADQ) nomination in Sherbrooke.Contrary to Charest’s recent comments about the low priority the ADQ places on health care, Downey says his top three issues in the upcoming election will be health, education, and job opportunities.“Health is our first priority,” he said.“The health file in Sherbrooke will be monitored very closely.” Downey, a graduate of the Univer- sité de Sherbrooke, said he was prompted to become involved in politics after meeting ADQ leader Mario Dumont.Calling Dumont “very refreshing, with a way of looking at real problems,” Downey said that it is time for the current government to stop delaying problems and help improve this “beautiful area.” Downey, 40, is married with three young sons and lives in Sherbrooke.Charest not impressed with AD (^competition Liberal leader says Downey should not comment on region By Nelson Afonso Sherbrooke Liberal Opposition Leader Jean Charest isn’t impressed with the announcement made Friday by local businessman Peter Downey that he intends to run for the Sherbrooke riding seat at the upcoming general election.Downey, a former lawyer now working as an executive at a local factory, said he will seek the Action Démocratique du Québec (ADQ) nomination in Sherbrooke.Although the two men do not know each other personally, Charest faced and defeated Downey’s father-in-law Dennis Wood in a federal election years ago.“Mr.Downey is not in the best position to condemn the region,” Charest told the media Friday afternoon as the Liberal party’s Estrie caucus met in Sherbrooke after learning that Downey had criticized his tenure as a local MNA.“I am very proud of our results in the region.We have worked hard in developing the region, we don’t consider our 7 PERRY beaton/special Jean Charest says ADQ’s Peter Downey is not in the best position to condemn the region.work as a failure,” Charest added as fellow Liberal MNAs Monique-Gagnon-Tremblay (St-François), Madelaine Bélanger (Mégantic-Compton), Yvon Val-lières (Richmond) and Robert Benoit (Or-ford) looked on.“I doubt anyone will vote for someone with such a negative opinion of his own region.” Charest said health would not only play a major role in determining the party that will lead the province come this spring, but the issue will also determine the winner in Sherbrooke.In pre-election campaign mode, Charest criticized the ADQ’s insistance on creating what he called a two-tier health system.’’The first concern for a Liberal government will be health,” Charest continued.“The ADQ and Mr.Dumont’s last priority is health.” BU boarder says jumps should be spaced out more Montjoye: Cont’d from Page 1 The hill and snow park remained open after the accident, which occurred just before 8:30 p.m.Montjoye hosted a ski night Saturday, when runs stayed open until 2 a.m.The annual late-night celebration had nothing to do with Couture’s death, said Marchand.“The accident occurred within the normal hours of operation.We are usually open until 10 p.m.It wasn’t connected to fatigue.” Veteran snowboarder and member of the Bishop’s University Boarders Association, Matt Chittick, 21, used to frequent Montjoye, but not anymore.“Montjoye has a great park, but it is too big for the size of that hill,” he said.“It is a very good park in a very small mountain.A lot of people get hurt.” The jumps, he said, should be spaced out more, giving the snowboarder more time to complete the transition from in-air tricks back to the mountain.“If you go past the (landing), you land flat.It’s like jumping off of a roof onto cement.” Chittick, a fourth year Bishop’s student said he “got out of the snow park.” Now, he and his friends go to Jay Peak, Vt.where there is more snow.Getting hurt while snowboarding “is a matter of chance,” he said.“(Boarders) are all trying to do tricks.” Invitation to our Open House X ¦ EXPANDED AND NEWLY RENOVATED SHOPS AND CLASSROOMS ' TEACHING AND TRAINING TO MATCH THE HIGH DEMANDS OF THE MARKET ¦ PROFESSIONAL BILINGUAL ENVIRONMENT (just like the real thing) Wednesday, February 19th, 2003 from 3:00 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armed forces.But are they?To hear George W.Bush tell it, UN inspectors are in Iraq to confirm his version of truth — or else! Mr.Bush might not recognize it, but Quebecers will surely see that there is an interesting parallel between what is taking place with UN inspections and Quebec sovereignty referendums.The action employed is not initiated to measure, but to promote.Yes, Mr.Bush and the Quebec separatist movement have something in common: neither will take no for an answer.Another distortion of truth was exercised recently by U.S.Secretary of State Colin Powell when he delivered a long show-and-tell presentation intended to convince skeptics that Sadam Hussein really is the threat that the President says he is.But some inconvenient facts apparently got exposed.The information, as presented, was outdated and of questionable value as propaganda.It turns out that some of what Mr.Powell presented was based on writings on Middle Eastern affairs dating back to 1990 and 1991, and the photographs were not necessarily what they were supposed to be.To his credit, though, Mr.Powell may have been set up.On Feb.8, the Montreal Gazette reported that London “fesses up” to providing Powell with materials largely lifted, spelling P.0.Box 1200 Sherbrooke J1H 5L6 or 1195 Galt E, Sherbrooke JIG 1Y7 Fax: 819-569-3945 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookereeord.com Website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Randy Kinnear Publisher .(819) 569-9511 Sharon McQilly Editor .(819) 5696345 Jamie Zachary Corresp.Editor .(819) 569*345 Richard Lessard Prod.Mcr.(819) 569-9931 Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman .(819) 5699931 Francine Thibault Prod.Superv.(819) 5694856 DEPARTMENTS Accounting .(819)5699511 Advertising.(819)5699525 Circulation.(819) 5699528 Newsroom .(819)5696345 Knowlton office 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) 243-5155 mistakes and all, from various sources.Then, the text was amended by inserting the latest in jargon to make it appear more current and alarming than it actually was.Now, two more scares alleged to be from terrorists are in circulation.One, a “dirty bomb” threat, to which Americans were urged to buy up all the duct tape and plastic sheeting they could lay their hands on.Secondly, yet another video-tape presumed to come from Osama bin Laden and company.Already, the dirty bomb threat has been dismissed as a home-grown (i.e.American) hoax and, curiously, this time it was the Americans who released the tape first for public consumption, not bin Laden and his lot.Whatever the sources, the two threats seem to be intended to bolster support for a military strike against, of all places, a country none of the presumed perpetrators inhabit.It’s bound to sound jaded, 1 suppose, but it’s hard to resist cynicism in the midst of a barrage of signals and warnings of questionable origin, but broadcast anyway.Surely it is reasonable to question whether this most timely bin Laden tape, like the dirty bomb, just might also be American-made?If computer graphics can make a dog run from room to room spraying a deodorizer around before mother and daughter get home and express surprise over the fresh smell, why can’t Osama bin Laden be made to say things that ‘prove’ he’s linked to Saddam Hussein?Nobody who has ever lived through a war can doubt that its first victim is truth.But in light of what we are getting in the lead-up to war against Iraq, everybody had better question absolutely everything they hear about its justification.MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 year 114.40 8.01 9.18 $131.59 6 MONTHS 59.00 4.13 4.73 $67.86 3 MONTHS 30.00 2.10 2.41 $34.51 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 Hollinger Canadian Newspapers L.P.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA The voices for peace rose to a thunderous roar around the world Saturday in a populace move to shake some sense into world leaders — dare I say leader — on the brink of war.In Sherbrooke, some 5,000 people marched, pushed baby carriages, walked dogs on leashes and carried peace signs adding their voices to the chorus.Sherbrooke’s march for peace was one of five throughout the province and about 500 held around the globe.About 100,000 people, including a number of celebrities, joined the Montreal march, reported to be the largest single-issue demonstration ever held in the city.Liberal MP Clifford Lincoln was there.Singer Bruce Cockburn was there.John, Jeanne and Jo-Ling marched side by side for a cause that supersedes language and cultural.Unlike many demonstrations, this one carried a positive message, and reinforced the notion that we are, in fact, all one people, part of the same human race, the same global village.Which is not to say peace activists are imbued with a Pollyanna view of the world.Evil exists.There is little doubt Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is a murderous tyrant up to his wazoo in the production and distribution of weapons of mass destruction.He is an imminent danger to world peace and a brutal leader to his people.He is not the first, nor will he be the last, corrupt force to threaten the delicate balance between war and peace.His buddy Bin Laden is still holed up in a cave in the hills of Afghanistan, and the North Koreans are busy finding new uses for plutonium.That makes it all the more important for those who value democracy never to abandon the search for peaceful solutions, to deal with cruel and oppressive despots and the threat to world peace.It’s unconscionable that those who place such a high value on human life would resort to victimizing innocent people, already living under the iron rule of oppression, simply because of where they live and who they are.Human beings must never become incidental, collateral damage.Evil leaders thrive best when conditions are poorest for their people and threats against them are strongest.Economic sanctions that plunge the already destitute further to the depths of despair bring a smile to the face of dictatorial leaders.They need do nothing more than prod the fires of dissent and point an accusing finger at those who impose such hardship.There is some truth to the adage if you want to avoid war, feed the enemy.On Saturday, hundreds of thousands of global citizens prepared a veritable feast of peace.Let’s hope it was enough to whet the appetite of those hungry for war.SHARON McCULLY Viewpoint Don Healy fÊÊÊÊKtÊffÊÊÊKÊÊÊtÊÊIKÊÊÊM ToîPtishïps Inside New book byjosey Vogels is billed as ultimate insider’s guide to girl talk .See Page 8 -¦¦¦THE» - RECORD Tel: 819-569-6345; Fax: 819-569-3945 Newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, February 17, 2003 page 7 What’s Inside Symantec Canada GM Michael Murphy says the threat of viruses is multiplying.ANNA MAY KINNEY New genetically altered pigs are being used to see if they can grow fester without the use of antibiotics.Old faith brings new arrival Syrian orthodox community gets new leader By Nelson Afonso Sherbrooke The church is his now.One month after arriving in Canada, the Reverend Michael (Reiad) Chamoun is now focused on playing an active role in bringing the Townships’ small yet determined Syrian orthodox community together every Sunday.“I feel like 1 am totally free now and can give all my heart and time to God,” the 32-year-old ordained monk told The Record recently from the basement of Sherbrooke’s St-Ephrem Syrian Orthodox Church.“There is an emptiness in our heart.We need to fill it with true love, love for people and God.” Chamoun wants to see the community’s small church filled to the brink, much as it was decades ago when members of 100 families filled every pew in the colourful building.He intends to visit his parishioners in their homes during the next few months to discuss their faith and hopes regarding the Church.Eventually, Chamoun hopes, bible study classes will bring parishioners of all ages, especially children, back to the house of worship.He believes there are now about 30 to 50 families spread out across the region that still attend mass.Last year the Patriarch, who fills the same role for the Syrian Orthodox as the Pope does for Catholics, asked the relatively young Chamoun to take over the orphan parish of St-Ephrem.The small church, located on 13th Avenue in the Townships’ largest city, had been without a reverend since the November 2001 death of the Very Reverend Carim Karma.“I said to him, T am your son and I trust in your love.Whatever you decide, 1 will obey’,” a cheerful Chamoun said, also aware of the challenge he faces in filling the shoes of the man who opened the church more than 50 years ago.See Church, Page 9 §P ¦-¦.-r mm PERRY BEATON/SPEC1A1 One month after arriving in Canada, the Reverend Michael (Reiad) Chamoun has taken the reigns at Sherbrooke's St-Ephrem Syrian Orthodox Church. Seeing the world through a new set of eyes Townships Life M.I III.I.I .^— ¦¦THE»™' —— page 8 Monday, February 17, 2003 Generation Today Ulitmate insider to world of girl talk SOUTHAM liilii ' ' v •:: : Josey Vogels, a Canadian syndicated sex and dating columnist, speaker and author of the hot seller, The Secret Language of Girls, says don't take girl friendships for granted.By Juliet O’Neill CanWest News Service Of all the weird, wonderful, crazy and catty observations Josey Vogels has written about female friendships, she singles this oiit as the most important: “Don’t take them for granted.” She did once, finding herself in the kind of relationship with a man that led to neglect of her gal pals, none of whom were too shy to complain.“Luckily, I got out,” she says.At age 38, her closest friendships -“tier one” she calls them - remain intact.But she looks back on it as a close call.Vogels is a Canadian syndicated sex and dating columnist, speaker and author of the hot seller, The Secret Language of Girls.It’s a cheeky and chatty book about how chicks bond, billed as “the ultimate insider’s guide to the world of girl talk.” Her timing - 2002 - was good, coming amid a surge in appetite for books exploring women’s relationships.It offered a young Canadian woman’s alternative to the bestselling American book on mature female friendship, I Know Just What You Mean, by Ellen Goodman and Patricia O’Brien.Girl talk, Vogels writes, is an ancient language.“I can just imagine the gals kicking back at the cave, munching on a bowl of seeds and berries, admiring each other’s loincloth.‘Where did you get that cute little number?I’ve never seen one made from wildebeest before.’” It’s all in good fun and aimed at the audience that enjoys Sex and the City and Bridget Jones, products of a postfeminist popular culture in which women are presented as smart and sexy, gutsy and gorgeous - equal to men without having to act like men.It’s the end of an age of denial, Vogels said in an interview.“Feminism has evolved,” she said.“For a long time, we were looking outward at all the things that were against us.Men were against us, we were against men, institutions were against us and all of that, and we fought that fight and we’re still fighting that fight,” she said.“But there was a change where we asked, why are we still fighting against who we are as women?I was getting sick of the idea that anything that is considered 'girlie’ or wanting to do things that are traditionally feminine is somehow less valued or weaker.1 really felt like a celebration of the things that are traditionally feminine along with celebrating gains that we’ve made that I think are important.” The Montreal-based Vogels, whose columns My Messy Bedroom and Dating Girl appear in several large Canadian papers and a number of smaller maga- zines and newspapers, says that guys just “don’t get” a lot of what women do or say.She dubs as SLOG - the secret language of girls - vocabulary (“I’m totally PMSing.”) and rituals (such as shopping) that women share.“I’ve been writing about relationships for about eight years and my column was born out of conversations with female friends about relationships and sexuality and that’s what we spend a lot of time talking about,” Vogels said.“I’ve always had unique friendships with women and always relied on that community of women for everything.There’s just sort of a special bond that women have and 1 wanted to explore it, have some fun with that self-reflective thing that women love to do.We love to talk about ourselves.” Vogels said her research did not produce any surprises, but she was fascinated by the history of “insular communication” among women.“I always realized how women had been excluded from male society, but I didn’t realize the extent and how it really played itself out through the way women developed their own kind of communications,” she said.“The other thing that was interesting was the universality of experiences with other women.” While women bond by communication, and talk is the currency of friendship, it is also their best weapon, she found.Studies had shown boy bullies use fists for physical wounds, while girls use words for emotional wounds.“Right from grade school when women are in little cliques - ' We like you today but we don’t like you tomorrow’ -women really use the bond we have to turn on each other as well.” Vogels says one of the most difficult experiences a woman can go through is the realization that a friendship has changed, is no longer healthy and that it is time to end it or find a new way to enjoy it.“Losing a good friend can be even more sad and heartbreaking than breaking up with a man,” Vogel writes.“There’s always another man out there.But as we get older, we’re less sure that we’ll be able to create the friendship bond with another woman.” Vogel said her own top tier of friendships include four close friends, one of them dating back to childhood.They try to get together at least once a week and stay in e-mail and phone contact two or three times a week.She gets together two or three times a year with her “tier- two” friends - people she was close to at university or other specific periods in her life but who went their separate ways.“We always pick up where we left off,” she said.T H S 2/f hours a day - 7 days a week - 365 days a year The Quebec Division responds to nearly 700 emergency situations every year, coming to the assistance of thousands of victims.Help the Red Cross help others.Canadian Red Cross Québec Division www.redcross.ca 1 800 JYCROIX (l 800 592-7649) Monday, February 17, 2003 page 9 Townships Life ¦ ¦ I .-I .I.—- — T H E ¦ » i .~ Record Feature Story Chamoun heard his calling at a young age PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Chamoun, who speaks English, Greek, Syrian and Arabic, spent three years studying civil engineering in Syria before attending a seminary in Greece for five years.Church: Cont’d from Page 7 Born in Hafar, near Saddad in Syria, on Dec.26, 1921, the Very Reverend Karma attended St.Ephrem Seminary for the Syrian Orthodox Church in Zahle, Lebanon where he finished his theological studies.Prior to his final vows, he married Marie Naoum Karma in 1943.Ordained in 1952, he was assigned to serve the community in Sherbrooke.The Sherbrooke institution became the first Syrian Orthodox church in Canada.The Syrian Orthodox Church of Antioch the Apostolic was established in the year 37 by St.Peter, the chief of apostles in Antioch, the ancient capital of Syria.The priest is considered the spiritual father of every member of the family that belongs to his congregation.His relationship with each person must be deep and strong.A tolerant and peaceful man, Karma also participated in the 1964 Ecumenical Council of Sherbrooke, which promoted dialogue and unity among the Christian Churches of the region.In 1991 at the 35th Annual Archdiocese Convention, Karma received the Holy Cross medal in recognition for his devotion and his services to his church and the archdiocese.“People were lost,” remembered longtime parishioner Evelyn Komery.“Not everyone takes time to see how other parishioners are doing or just to spend a few moments visiting.The Church always brought them together.” Chamoun, who speaks English, Greek, Syrian and Arabic, spent three years studying civil engineering in Syria before attending a seminary in Greece for five years, where he received a degree in theology and also taught history of the Orthodox Church for two years.He said that by the age of 17, he had heard what he described as a calling from above.“1 got a calling from God and realized I could not live without serving him,” he said.“Besides, my mother got tired of me by the time 1 was 18.She had worked so hard to help me in my education.But she encouraged me to be a monk.I felt I wanted to give myself to God, not live for material things.” • : ; ••• / ' Québec For the first time in 400 years, we are choosing our democratic institutions On February 21, 22 and 23 of this year, during the Estates General on the Reform of Democratic Institutions, some 1000 men and women, citizens from all across Québec will be meeting in our national capital to discuss major questions related to how our democracy works.8e on the lookout for this historic debate.Learn about the issues and form an opinion by following the day-to-day news.Remember to consult our Web site at www.pouvoircitoyen.com Take your r/ rightful place! Estates General on the Reform of Democratic Institutions page 10 Monday, February 17, 2003 Townships Life ¦ THE» RECORD Unearthing treasures in your own backyard Which little piggy went to market?Nature's Way Seems like the sun can’t come up without hearing of another drastic change in the food we so take for granted.Thirty-five years ago, when I became pro-organic, the only things we had to be concerned about were the chemicals on our fruits and vegetables.Then came hormones and antibiotics in our milk and meat, and in the 1990’s the introduction of genetically altered produce.Now it is the meat itself that brings questions of safety to mind.When we shop there’s a lot of information needed to select safe and healthy food for our families.This has become a challenge for those of us who are really into researching this information.I can’t even imagine how confused the average consumer is.Two weeks ago we added Anna May Kinney another potential danger to the list.Do we know where the pork we are buying comes from?Did the wrong piggy go to market and wind up on our grocery counter?On Feb.6, The Food and Drug Administration announced that from April, 2001 to January, 2003 some 386 offspring of genetically engineered pigs from the University of Illinois were sold to a livestock dealer.It is believed that this dealer could have sold them to be used as food.FDA Deputy Commissioner Dr.Lester Crawford said these animals were not to have been released without FDA approval, and that this action could have violated regulations requiring the university to destroy all pigs involved in the research.He also said, “We don’t’ believe these animals to be a public health risk.” Where did these pigs come from?As an ongoing scientific experiment to find out if pigs could be genetically bred in such a way that they would grow faster without the use of antibiotics, new ge- netically altered pigs were created at the University of Illinois.While some of these pigs were altered using a synthesized gene as an insulinlike growth factor designed to improve digestion, others were altered with a cow lactation gene in hopes of both improving the piglets’ digestive abilities and increasing the mother’s milk production.Some of the pigs had only one of the genes while others were given both.The University insists that multiple tests have shown that the offspring of the genetically altered pigs did not inherit the foreign gene, and are not genetically altered, but the FDA said that they could not verify these findings.Associate Chancellor for Public Affairs Bill Murphy said that the university had discussed its testing program with the agency since 1999.He said it was thorough, and that he was surprised to hear them say they never knew those pigs were going to be marketed.The University did not think they had to get permission to sell them because those pigs were the grand- or great-grandchildren of the Do the arts flourish in your newspaper?wmm Are you finding good quality coverage of the plays, concerts, exhibits and festivals in your city?Has i your newspaper had a hand in putting on some of those events?If so, consider nominating it for the John P.Fisher Award for Media Support of the Arts.Created by The Council for Business and the Arts in Canada and sponsored by Southam Publications, a Division of CanWest Global Communications Corp., this award recognizes the role a good newspaper plays in bringing the arts into our lives.If you’re with a registered non-profit arts organization and want to recognize a daily newspaper, please call, write or fax to receive a nomination form or visit CBAC’s website at www.businessforarts.org Business For The Arts Suite 705, 165 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5H 3B8 T«J: .originally engineered sows that were being sent to market, while those that did inherit genetic changes were kept for study.Are rules made to be broken?While we wait for the FDA to find out if the meat from these pigs entered the food chain or not, there is no doubt that the safeguards set up by the agency failed.This was not the first time that genetically engineered pigs were eaten.According to The Associated Press in 2001, three transgenic pigs created at the University of Florida were supposed to be destroyed when a technician stole them and gave them to a butcher where they were made into sausages and served at a funeral.The FDA insists that there is no reason there would be a residue in the meat; however, they are concerned that the genetic mutation might have been passed on to the offspring from the engineered sows.The University of Illinois could be facing a stiff penalty, researchers could be fined and all future research into genetics at this university could be suspended.This is only the latest of several instances that call into question whether regulations are adequate to protect the public from a food supply being flooded with engineered plants and animals that produce drugs and other potentially dangerous products.Up until now, we have seen genetically modified crops that have been approved for human consumption, but NO animals.Both American and Canadian Scientists are eagerly awaiting government approval to market their new ‘Enviropig’ While a report by the National Research Council last year has urged the agency to be cautious in allowing foods from transgenic animals into the market, the drug agency is now evaluating an application for the first genetically altered animal for use as food: salmon engineered to grow quickly.Cinemay Exploring the information superhighway Townships Life Monday, February 17, 2003 page 11 Technology & You Slammer worm By Steve Makris CanWest News Service Last month’s massive worm attack on business computers underscored a chilling reality made all too clear by the Sept.11 terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C.It’s not the size of the weapon that counts, but how and where it is used.The SQL Slammer worm (officially known as W32/SQLSlam-A) that clogged thousands of computer servers worldwide was smaller in size than a few typed sentences.Although all one had to do to rid their computer of it was to reboot, computers running the vulnerable Microsoft SQL server 2000 database program would have instantly been attacked again.If only computer managers had followed Microsoft’s advice six months ago on fixing a particular software glitch with a simple free download patch.But the software giant didn’t even follow its own advice.Microsoft servers, too, were crippled with the massive Internet traffic jam.“Computer users don’t worry about viruses until they are hit themselves, losing all their valuable information,” said Compu-Smart’s Rick Volman.“Even after they buy a new PC with an antivirus program, they become complacent over time and don’t update or renew their virus protection.” There is a lesson to be learned here: Assume the worst and be prepared.SQL Slammer took minutes to affect 200,000 computers.And although it was contained in a few days, more viruses and worms will be heading towards millions of home and business computers and finding easier pathways than ever before.“Documented computer vulnerabilities in 2002 were 81.5 per cent higher than the previous year,” said Michael Murphy, Canadian general manager of Symantec, maker of the popular Norton Antivirus and Internet Security software programs.About 60 per cent of the problem is due to more sophisticated tools used by virus writers, according to Symantec’s Internet Security Threat Report, released earlier this month.But computer programs that are more vulnerable than before do not speak well for the software industry, either.Experienced computer users have long known that new software programs, even from reputable companies, are error prone and have to go through a maturing phase with regular updates.Microsoft officials often take the blame for errant software, but they say the onus also falls on customers to update their computers.The report also points to a growing threat of blended virus programs, whose payloads can deliver several different types of blows to an infected computer.Spoofing redirects your outgoing e-mail to someone else without your knowledge.As with spoofed Web pages, which detour unsuspecting Web surfers, e-mail spoofing can be recognized if one pays attention to the recipient’s complete address, which will have additional characters.Popular computer pastimes like instant messaging with programs such as Microsoft’s MSN Messenger, and peer-to-peer file-sharing programs like Kazaa, let computer viruses and worms in more readily.for extra vigilance highlights need Commission scolaire EASTERN TOWNSHIPS EASTERN TOWNSHIPS School Board Registration of all Kindergarten, Elementary and Secondary students of the Eastern Townships School Board will take place: February 17th to 28th, 2003 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR The School Board offers: Full-day, bilingual Kindergarten ^ Community oriented schools with a disciplined and caring approach to learning ^ Enhanced, effective French Second Language programs >*¦ Resources for children with special needs Parents of a student NEW to the school system may register their child at the nearest school listed below: Please bring: — the child’s birth certificate (original, full size) — the child’s Certificate of Eligibility for instruction in English or the necessary documents to make an application for a Certificate of Eligibility A certificate of eligibility is generally delivered to children: — who did most of their elementary or secondary studies in English in Canada, or — whose brother or sister did most of his or her elementary or secondary studies in English in Canada; or — whose father or mother did most of his or her elementary studies in English in Canada.In the first two cases, the father or mother must be a Canadian citizen.In the third case, the father or mother must be a Canadian Citizen, unless he or she did his or her studies in Quebec.There are other situations where your child could be eligible.For more information, contact your local school or the School Board at (819) 868-3100 MUNICIPALITY SCHOOL STREET TEL.NO, AYER'S CLIFF Ayer’s Cliff Elementary 952 Sanborn Street 819-838-4983 BEDFORD Butler Elementary 19 Rix Avenue 450-248-2090 BURY Pope Memorial Elementary 523 Stokes Street 819-872-3771 CLARENCEVILLE ‘Clarenceville Elementary 70 Principale Street 450-248-2090 COOKSHIRE Cookshire Elementary 95 Park Street West 819-875-3785 COWANSVILLE Heroes’ Memorial 317 South Street 450-263-1612 Massey-Vanier High School 224 Mercier Street 450-263-3772 DANVILLE A.D.S.Elementary 745 Rle 255 819-839-2352 DRUMMONDVILLE Drummondville Elementary 1050 Chabanel Street 819-474-8563 FARNHAM Farnham Elementary 425 St-Joseph Street 450-293-6087 GRANBY Parkview Elementary 50 Lome Avenue 450-372-6058 KNOWLTON Knowlton Academy 81 Victoria Street 450-243-6187 LENNOXVILLE Alexander Galt Regional H.S.2700 Rte 108 East 819-563-0770 Lennoxville Elementary 1 Academy Street 819-569-5103 Learning Centre 2700 Rte 108 East 819-822-1385 MAGOG Princess Elizabeth Elementary 420 Bellevue Street West 819-843-4847 MANSONVILLE Mansonville Elementary 5 Marion Atwell Street 450-292-5622 NORTH HATLEY North Hatley Elementary 110 School Street 819-842-2491 RICHMOND Richmond Regional High School 375 Armstrong Street 819-826-3702 St.Francis Elementary 355 College Street South 819-826-3737 SAWYERVILLE Sawyerville Elementary 51 Cookshire Street 819-889-2263 SHERBROOKE Sherbrooke Elementary 242 Ontario Street 819-562-3515 STANSTEAD Sunnyside Elementary 441 Dufferin Street 819-876-2469 SUTTON Sutton School 19 Highland Avenue 450-538-2318 WATERLOO Waterloo Elementary 5 Clark Hill 450-539-0162 A * Parents who wish to register their child in Clarenceville are to contact Mrs.Renalee Gore at (450) 248-2090 John Weideman, Interim Director Pedagogical Services Record INSIDE page 12 Monday, February 17, 2003 Newsroom@shbrbrookerec .com Jamie Zachary, Correspondents’ Editor Blackwood and b.’s playoffhopes are up in the air .see Page 13 Castors move was no snap decision: Just, Courteau Lewiston community welcomes QMJHL team with open arms By Dan Hickling Special to the Record Lewiston, Maine Mark Just, the owner of the soon to be ex-Sherbrooke Castors, admitted to having harboured some conflicting emotions.So, too, did QMJHL Commissioner Gilles Courteau.Not that those pangs were strong enough to derail the impending move of the Castors to Lewiston, which was announced at a press conference held at Lewiston-Auburn College.But strong enough to suggest one thing.That this relocation, which was formalized last Thursday during a conference call among league owners, was no snap decision.“I think (the community) is starting to realize that the team is (gone),” said Just, following the media scrum.“We’re not happy about that.There’s nothing satisfying about that.We wanted to make it work there.PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL In Phil Miguel’s final regular season home game he scored 15 points in a losing cause.“We weren’t looking around to run out of town.We would ask ourselves, ‘what can we do to make this work.’ In many ways, I feel like I’ve failed in Sherbrooke.“But sometime’s you’re in a place where some things are right and some things are wrong.We’ve turned the page.We think this-is going to be great.1 have no reason to doubt that.There’s a lot of energy here.” Courteau expressed similar ambivalence.He said it wasn’t easy to separate his excitement about finally establishing an American beachhead for the QMJHL from the realization that the league’s “Q” quotient was being diminished by two.“I had kind of a mixed feeling, after we had our meeting and we approved the relocations,” Courteau said.“What I mean by mixed feeling is that it was a sad day losing the two great cities of Montreal (who are moving to Charlottetown) and Sherbrooke from the league.But to relocate the franchises was still a positive answer to the matter.” See Castors, Page 14 RECORD FILE PHOTO Castors majority owner Mark Just says the decision to move the QMJHL team to Lewiston was a difficult one, adding that he feels like he’s failed in Sherbrooke Gaiters lose, but still playofFbound By Scott McLean Record Correspondent Lennoxville It was their Bishop’s swan song.In front of their home fans, who had supported them for so many years, Paul Stephens, Phil Miguel and David Suzuki bid farewell to their loyal “rowdies” as they played the final home came of their respective university careers Saturday at Mitchell Gymnasium.Gone are the days of Miguel’s dreadlocks flying through the air as he astounded fans with his thunderous dunks and spectacular blocks.Gone the clutch three-point shooting and tough defence of Paul Stephens, and gone is the ever-agile Suzuki who, although small in stature, could always seem to find a way to make something happen with a surprise pass or unique lay-up.A night earlier, however, the Gaiters still had an opportunity to host a home playoff game, and to keep the magic alive in the craziest building in all of CIS basketball for just one more game.But that was not meant to be, as the Gaiters blew a first-half lead, ultimately losing to the Concordia Stingers 68-53.As he has done so so many times in his Bishop’s career, Miguel led the Gaiters in scoring and rebounds with 15 points and eight boards, but to no avail as Concordia clinched second place in the conference with the win.Captain Suzuki was disappointed with his team’s showing.“It was just a matter of not putting in enough effort, enough intensity.Our biggest problem has been playing with a fire, with some passion this season.I don’t think it bothers some people to lose enough, that feeling that you get when you lose.The key for the playoffs is going to be lighting a fire under this team.” With the playoff picture decided, the Gaiters returned home Saturday to take on the Laval Rouge et Or, who had taken all four games this season against Bishop’s.It looked like the Gaiters were poised for the upset, as they took the lead out of the gate.Led by back-to-back three pointers from the departing Stephens, the Gaiters led by as much as seven until two minutes left in the first half.But a late first half rally by the Rouge et Or was all it took for Laval to get their fifth win against the Gaiters this season, leaving Lennoxville with a 77-57 win.Once again, the question lingers: If the Gaiters meet Laval in the conference finals, is anyone to believe that Bishop’s has a legitimate chance at pulling off the upset?“That’s thé question,” said Suzuki.“You can look at the scoreboard all you want, but in reality this was a two-minute game." iTHEi RECORD SPORTS Monday, February 17, 2003 page 13 CEGEP Basketball Champlain men lose must-win game By Mike Hickey Special to the Record The Champlain Cougars men’s basketball team's playoff hopes have been put on life support after splitting a pair of league games this past weekend.The Cougars began the weekend with a 95-85 win over the John Abbott Islanders on Friday in a game that was much closer than it should have been.Champlain had a 20-point lead with less than 10 minutes to go when the Islanders rallied to cut the margin to just two points, 85-83, with three minutes remaining in the game.However, the home town Cougars finished the game on a 10-2 run to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.J-D Robitaille led all scorers with 23 points, while Chris Blackwood notched 18 points and added nine assists.Sherbrooke native Sam Johnson added 11 to the winning cause, while Sefton Barrett and Tyrone Fells had 10 points apiece.It was a different story the following night as the Cougars blew a 13-point lead and dropped a decision to the first-place Montmorency Nomads.Champlain, getting strong performances from Blackwood and Sherbrooke’s Pierre-Alain St.Laurent early on.jumped out to a 21-8 lead.The Nomads narrowed the gap to 44-38 at halftime, and coasted through the second half en route to the win.The Cougars were without the services of Robitaille, who suffered an ankle injury in the John Abbott win.The loss now means the Cougars must win their final game against the Vanier Cheetahs next weekend in Montreal, and get some help from other teams.On the women’s side, Champlain improved their record in the CEGEP AA League to 7-6, and moved closer to a playoff position with a convincing 70-32 win over Granby.Ayer’s Cliff native Jessica Frappied had her best game of the season with 13 points, while Sherbrooke’s Valerie Frenchette added 11.Susan Magwood of Lennoxville and the Knowlton dynamic duo of Stephanie Kay and Jessica Harvey had nine points apiece for the Cougars.The Cougars are home for a key contest against the third-place CEGEP Sorel-Tracy this Friday.“This is an important game for us and one in which we need players to step up,” head coach Stu Gear said.“Lately our bench has been outplaying our starters and we need everyone to contribute this Friday.” Un iversity Basketball Lady Gaiters win at Concordia, lose to Laval rday until 10 p.m.Mond Junior AAA Hockey Cougars’ win keeps streak alive By Mike Hickey Special to The Record f|-|he Champlain Cougars hockey team made it 17 wins in J a row this past weekend as they blanked the Coaticook JL Frontaliers 8-0 Friday night in Quebec Junior AAA action.Team captain Pierre-Luc Gosselin and Mathieu Pelletier scored two goals apiece, while Jerome Lissier, Jean-François Gagnon, Chris Smith and Alexandre Carignan added one goal apiece.Jason Smith saw little action as he was called upon to make just 19 saves en route to his 20th victory of the season.The Cougars winning streak was put to the test Sunday night when they played a road game against the Éperviers de Contrecoeur.Contrecoeur has enjoyed the most success against the first-place Cougars with a 1-1-1 record to date.Results were not available by press time.By Scott McLean Record Correspondent This past weekend could be considered a science experiment for the Lady Gaiters, as head coach Rod Gilpin made the decision before the weekend to revert back to an offence that was seen in the first semester.On Friday night.Bishop's had their final regular season showdown with the Concordia Stingers, the team that the Lady Gaiters will face in the semi- finals on Feb.26 at 7 p.m.' The team struggled at first, falling behind to the Stingers, but rallied back to tie the score at 58 with a minute left in the contest.And once again, in only her first season with the Lady Gaiters, rookie sensation Anouk Boulanger took control, hit- ting three key foul shots in the final minute en route to a 61-58 Bishop's win.Saturday night, however, the team was not so lucky, as they fell behind early to the Laval Rouge et Or.and could never catch up.The team’s focus all year long when they face the third-ranked Rouge et Or has been to outbattle them inside and outrebound them on the boards.On Saturday they did exactly that, outrebound-ing Laval 39 to 28.But poor shooting was once again the Achilles heel for the Gaiters, as they shot a paltry 15 of 56 from the floor, ultimately losing 64-48.“We just weren’t sure when to attack,” said Gilpin.“It was an improvement over our last game with Laval, and I was happy with the defensive performance in the second half.” Catherine Charbonneau, who added 12 points and eight rebounds in her final regular season home game, was disappointed with the performance after the game.“We were working with a new offence last night and tonight, and things are just starting to gel.Defensively we still have to work on it, and there will be a lot of stuff to work on this week in practice.” Bishop’s now only has one regular season game remaining, next weekend’s match up with the McGill Martlets., , k.lontjoye (819) 842-2447 www.montioye.qc.ca iTHEi page 14 Monday, February 17, 2003 RECORD CJ €> & O o o o O O O o o Sports Notebook Quebec Major Junior Hockey Halifax blanks Castors 2-0 II If M If ;;; 1:1 1 ! ¦ h i|i| Klassen’s weekend ends with bronze Cindy Klassen’s medal collection continued to grow Sunday as the 23-year-old world champion from Winnipeg placed third in the women’s 3,000 metres at a long track speed skating World Cup competition.Anni Friesinger of Germany earned her second gold this weekend after crossing in four minutes 11.04 seconds.Her compatriot Claudia Pechstein was second in 4:14.77 while Klassen, who won Canada’s first all-around world title in 27 years last weekend, was third in 4:16.83.Greta Smit of the Netherlands was fourth in 4:18.04, Clara Hughes of Winnipeg fifth in 4:16.83 and Kristina Groves of Ottawa seventh in 4:20.65.Tara Risling of Medicine Hat, Alta., was 16th.Tiffany Hughes of Cambridge, Ont., was fourth in the B group race.Venus captures first victory of season American Venus Williams beat Kim Clijsters of Belgium 6-2, 6-4 Sunday in the final of the Diamond Games for her first victory of the season.Williams, who did not lose a set in the tournament, used an overpowering serve and near-flawless backcourt game to defend her title.Williams’ serves topped off at 189 km/h, while Clijsters’ serves reached 150 km/h.“I put a lot of pressure with my serve,” Williams said.“I was always able to force the point.” Clijsters agreed.“She was simply far too strong on the important points,” Clijsters said.“Her first serves made a lot of difference.” If Williams wins the Diamond Games in any of the next three years, she can claim the diamond-encrusted trophy racket worth $1.07 million US, which goes to the first triple champion in any five-year span.Canadian mogul woes in Japan Canadian mogul skier Stéphane Rochon led all Canadians with a ninth place finish Saturday at In-awashiro, japan.Marc-André Moreau finished 11th, while Drum-mondville’s Pierre-Alexandre Rousseau didn’t make the final, winding up 28th.American Travis Cabral wron the event, eclipsing Rousseau in the overall points standing by a current score of 512 to 504.“I couldn’t stay in control in the middle of the course.It was very steep,” said Rousseau, who nonetheless remains confident about the overall World Cup season title.“I’m confident for the rest of the season.I lost the yellow jersey for one week, but I have every intention of getting it back next week.” Next week the tour heads to Madarao, Japan.On TV Monday • NHL 7 pan., New York Rangers at Ottawa Senators, CBC.Around Town To submit your sporting event, fax it to (819) 569-3945, email newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com or contact Jamie Zachary, Correspondents’ Editor, or Mike Hickey at (819) 5696345.By Mike Hickey Special to the Record Two second-period goals by Petr Vrana were all it took for the Halifax Mooseheads to defeat the Sherbrooke Castors at the Palais des Sports Sunday afternoon.F-P Guénette assisted on both goals for the Moosehead as the Castors dropped their first since the announcement they would be moving to Lewiston, Maine was made last week.On Friday, the Castors rallied for a 8-7 win that moved the club three points ahead of the Val d’ Or Foreurs in the battle for first place overall in the QMJHL’s Lebel Conference.But the question of the day was how the Sherbrooke fans were going to react following the confirmation of the franchise’s move.“The crowd was not very good.It didn’t seem to be more than 1,000,” said veteran goaltender Drew MacIntyre.“You can’t blame them for being upset and staying away.But hopefully they will come out and support us during the playoffs.” MacIntyre knows that for the first time in his four years with the club the Castors can go far in the playoffs, and realizes that fan support is a big factor in the post season.“The fans have been disillusioned, first with the trading of all the draft picks two years before I got here and then we haven’t been that a good a team the last few seasons,” MacIntyre said.“But we have a chance to win everything and we are playing good hockey.” Rookie Alex Bourret’s 10th goal of the season with just 65 seconds left in regulation time tied the game at 6-6 and set up some overtime dramatics by import defenceman Richard Stehlik.Stehlik scored his sixth goal of the campaign, and second in the game, at the 3:44 mark of the overtime period.Sherbrooke’s other goal scorers included Mathieu Wathier, Jean-François Plourde, Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau, and Vladislav Balaz.Castors: Cont’d from Page 12 At first glance, the arrival of the Castors (which will be renamed) is being received very positively by Lewiston’s thriving hockey community.For starters, it means that the Central Maine Civic Center, which is the hockey home of both Lewiston High School and St.Dom’s Regional High (which between them have captured 16 of the last 25 state championships), will receive a $2 million US renovation.For another, it will bring to the region the best caliber of hockey it’s seen in nearly 30 years.That in turn should inspire more kids to take up the game.“1 think the biggest impact will be on the youth level hockey programs,” said St.Dom’s coach Bob Boucher, now in his 23rd season.“Those levels will probably start growing again because they’ve been depleted over the past couple of years.They’ll have (this team) to look up to and see what kind of future they can look forward to.“For the high schools, it will make for a nicer facility, and a lot better for all of us.” And how will Boucher feel if one of Lewiston’s blue chip midgets chooses to go the QMJHL route instead of playing for him at St.Dom’s?“I think it would be just great to see that happen,” he said.“I think it’s nice to see kids moving forward, and I think that’s the whole idea behind (this.)” Will the QMJHL succeed in Lewiston?There’s no doubt, not in the mind of Lewiston High senior assistant captain Kirk Bolduc.“This is a great hockey town,” he said.“And this is exciting hockey.Hopefully it will bring out some of the older Franco-Americans to watch the games.And hopefully some of their crowds will come out to watch the high school games.” In fact, Bolduc is so stoked that he’s already begging to become part of the team.“I hope to try out for the team and make it,” he said.“I’d like to prolong my hockey career.I know it would be a lot of hard work, but it’s my desire to play hockey, and as long as I want it, I think I can do anything.” Anything, he said, includes adjusting to the highly physical QMJHL style.After all, fighting is unheard of in high school hockey.“I love the rough game,” Bolduc said.“I’m a guy who likes to go in the comers.I’d like to be a scrapper on (that) team.I’d do anything just to play.” Ski conditions sponsored by: This weekend: Sat., Rossignol "Ski Tour", evening skiing and "Big Daddy" at the pub.5un., Fisher Demo, Telemark Demo sponsored by "La Cordée" and Big Daddy at the pub.www.skiorford.com ORFORD IA MONTAGNE.Mont Bellevue Snow, last 24hrs (cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (cm): 20 Open Trails: 8/8 Mont Glen Snow, last 24hrs (cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (cm): 20 Open Trails: 32/32 Lift Hours: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.Mont Orford Snow, last 24hrs (cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (cm): 24 Open Trails: 53/54________ Lift Hours: 9 a.m.- 3:45 p.m.Montjoye Snow, last 24hrs (cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (cm): 15 Open Trails: 20/20 Owl’s Head Snow, last 24hrs (cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (cm): 15 Open Trails: 42/43 Lift Hours: N/A Ski Bromont Snow, last 24hrs (cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (cm): 20 Open Trails: 46/46 Lift Hours: 8 a.m.-10 p.m, Sutton Snow, last 24hrs (cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (cm): 20 Open Trails: 53/53 Lift Hours: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.Jay Peak (Vermont) Snow, last 24hrs (cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (cm): 27 Open Trails: 75/75 Lift Hours: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2003 page 15 ¦¦THEw Record Deplorable Distrust In his moments of greater inspiration When faced with mankind's sad demerits.The poet must retain his deep propensity: In the heights of his mind’s aspiration -So patient - at his word processor he sits, While he delves into his soul’s intensity.To himself, time after time he must ask -In what sort of acid does humanity bask?Are we encrusting His message of love with rust, As nation after nation expresses ardent distrust?How to illustrate in a few selected words, And in a language of humanistic resolutions.From the time when man chased animal herds, Why wars still continue from lack of solutions?Solutions to start from an unselfish heart.To forget the past, to build integral futures Where men of goodwill will each do a part To cover the old scars and heal new sutures! What is more brainless to change the depths of a soul Titan to use mundane energy to protract an old rage! When will the love of fellow man become the main goal?Two thousand years ago.He gave mankind the message.Yes! love from within - not blinded by worldly greed; For it is only from the compassion living in everyone That all hearts will talk with trust to plant the seed, And let mankind’s bliss shine on like the eternal sun! It is time man heeds the presence of His greater power, It is time man’s time on Earth shows He was understood.It is time man - each and everyone - sniffs every flower, And respects how every bit of life exists for man’s good; Such a waste to spend the life for the grasp of money, Such a waste to covet the world if beauty lives next door, Much is His reward to those in a fair search of honey; Keeping trust in Him, free from worry of being poor! G.Lawrence Brown In Memoriams BARR, Geraldine Stockard - In loving memory of our dear mother on February 16,1996.Always loved and remembered.BELL, Lylie Reed - In loving memory of a dear Mom.In a quiet country grave yard Where the gentle breezes blow, Lies the one we love so dearly.You never said goodbye to us You did not see the tears, But you left us precious memories We will treasure through the years.FRED(husband) BRENDA (daughter), REG MALCOLM (son), BRENDA GRANDCHILDREN GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN LOCKWOOD, Stuart and Gladys - In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother who passed away February 26, 1983 and a dear dad and grandfather who passed away February 17, 2002.Silent thoughts of timqs together Hold memories that last forever.Always loved and remembered.JANET (daughter) BRIAN and JANICE (grandchildren) ROBINSON, Wesley - In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather who passed away February 17,1975.In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still, You lived your life for those you loved And those you love remember.Lovingly missed by family.BILL, NORMA STEVEN, SCOTT Cards of Thanks BELL - Thanks to everyone who helped me celebrate my 90th birthday.For the many cards, gifts, flowers, telephone calls, letters, special dinner, and birthday cake from Judy and staff at the Grapes Residence.Thanks, ISABELL BELL Death BEAULIEU, Henri-Louis - At the CHUS Hotel Dieu, Sherbrooke on Saturday, February 15, 2003.Henri-Louis Beaulieu, in his 86th year, beloved husband of Liliane Dubé of Lennoxville.Loving father of Marcelle, Ginette, Jean-Guy (Lucie), Micheline, Suzanne, Luc (Martine) and Yvan (Rachele).Cherished grandfather of Catherine, Alexandre, Patricia, Maxime, Jean Pascal, Annie, Marie-Eve, Anne, Etienne and Antoine.Dear greatgrandfather of Laurence and Charles-Emile.Brother of Antonio (Yollande) and Georgette (Royer).Brother-in-law of Cécile (Léopold), Pauline (Hertel), Cécile (Valmor), Viviane (Adelbert), Gisèle, Gabriele, Roland, Benoit, Bertrand, Claire (Lussier) and Anita (Emile), also survived by many nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.Resting at the Steve L.Elkas Funeral Home, 601 Conseil St., Sherbrooke, Que., tel.: (819) 565-1155, fax: (819) 820-8872.Visitation on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., and on day of the funeral from 9:00 a.m.to 10:45 a.m.Funeral service will be held at St-Anthony’s Church, Lennoxville on Thursday, February 20, 2003 at 11:00 a.m., followed by cremation and the interment of the ashes at the St.Anthony Cemetery, Lennoxville at a later date.As a memorial tribute, donations to the CHUS Foundation, 580 Bowen South, Sherbrooke, Que., JIG 2E8 would be appreciated.Deaths HUNTING, Ruth (Blaes) - Peacefully on February 11th, 2003 at the age of 79, dear wife of the late Gordon Hunting, survived by sister, Gaby, nieces, nephews and family from Germany.She will be sadly missed by many friends and relatives and everyone that knew her.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Lung Fund at the McGill University Health Centre, 2155 Guy St., Suite 900, Montreal, Que., H3H 2R9.The funeral service will take place at the Mount Royal Funeral Complexe, 1297 Chemin de la Forêt, Outremont on Tuesday, February 18th, at 2 p.m., followed by interment on Friday, February 21st at 2 p.m., at the Malvern Cemetery, Moulton Hill road, Lennoxville, Que.Arrangements entrusted to Cass Funeral Homes, (819) 564-1750, 1-800-567-6031.WILSON, Mescal - At the CHUS Hotel Dieu Hospital, Sherbrooke, Que., on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 in her 82nd year, Mescal Mildred McBurney, beloved wife of the late Eric Wilson.Loving mother of Wayne (Gwen), Larry (Anna), Wilma, Pamela (Bob) and cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.She is survived by her brother, Malcolm and sister, Rowe-na Mattison and was predeceased by Arman.Resting at Cass Funeral Home, 15 Station St., Sawyerville, Que., where friends may call on Monday, February 17, 2003 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m., and Tuesday, February 18, 2003 from 1 - 2 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m.Pastor Walter Gawa officiating.Spring interment in Eaton Cemetery.As memorial tributes, donations to Eaton Cemetery Assn., c/o Mrs.Sylvia Mc-Comb, 400 Rte.253, Cookshire, Que., JOB 1M0 or the charity of your choice will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.Card of Thanks TURNBULL - I am sending out a big thank you to all those who sent me get-well wishes during my stay in the hospital.The ones who came to see me and a special thanks to my neighbours who done so much while I was in the hospital.Thank you to the Hotel Dieu doctors and nursing staff and assistants.It all helped to make my recovery possible.ROBERT TURNBULL RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH & DEATH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 320 per word.Minimum charge $8.00 ($9.20 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions -15% off, 3 insertions - 30% 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 ($23.01 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS, OBITUARIES: $19.50 ($22.43 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $29.50 ($33.94 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.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) 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 16 Monday, February 17, 2003 West A A J V K 10 9 ?A 9 2 *65 North 02-17-03 * Q 10 9 V 7 5 4 * 6 4 3 * A K Q 2 East A 8 6 5 4 2 8 6 2 V J ?10 8 7 5 * 10 9 4 South A K 7 3 V A Q 3 * K Q J * J 8 7 3 Dealer: West Vulnerable: East-West South Dbl.3 NT West l V Pass Pass North Pass 3 A Pass East Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: V 10 Monday, Feb.17, 2003 Calculating the lie of the cards By Phillip Alder Everyone expects experts to excel — but sometimes coups are produced by “unknown” players.This deal gives both sides a chance to do something surprising.Look at the North-South hands.You are in three no-trump after West opened one heart.West leads the heart 10 and East puts up the jack.How would you plan the play?If the dealer opens one of a suit and it is followed by two passes, the fourth player is in the balancing seat.If he overcalls one no-trump, it is weak, showing a good 11 to 14 points.And if he jumps to two no-trump, it is also natural (not Unusual), promising 19 to 20 points.With 15-18 points, the balancer must start with a takeout double, planning to rebid in no-trump on the second round.South has six top tricks: two hearts (given trick one) and four clubs.So, he must drive out both pointed-suit aces to establish the other three tricks that he needs.However, there is a snag.Suppose South wins the first trick and leads a diamond.West wins immediately with the ace and expels declarer’s heart ace.Then, when South plays a spade, West grabs the trick and cashes the rest of his hearts to defeat the contract.Karen Condie, from Vero Beach, Fla., realized that there was only one chance.She let East win the first trick! And when East had to shift, Karen still had her two heart stoppers and could dislodge West’s aces in safety.Finally, note that if West had been psychic, he would have led the heart king at trick one.Then, he would have been a step ahead and defeated the contract.He obviously cannot be trusted Dear Annie: I am 20 years old and a junior in college.My older sister, “Beth,” recently became engaged to “Rick,” and asked me to be a bridesmaid.Beth and I always have been close, and we tell each other everything.However, I don’t know how to tell her that I am also in love with Rick.Shortly after the engagement was announced, Rick and I had a sexual encounter.It happened only once, but I’m sure he still wants me.I would like to be honest with Beth, but I’m not sure my motives are pure.If she knew about our fling, it would hurt her and she would dump Rick.Then he could be mine.Don’t get me wrong, Annie.I love Beth, but it would break my heart to participate in this wedding.Should I grit my teeth and endure the ceremony?Should I tell Beth I can’t be a bridesmaid?If she asks why, should I let the facts slip out?I need some guidance.— Hurt, Confused and Waiting for a Light in my Life Dear Hurt: Rick sounds like a snake in the grass, and frankly, you don’t sound much better.A lbving sister does not sleep with her future brother-in-law and hope the engagement dissolves.Talk to Rick.Insist that he admit to Beth he’s been unfaithful, otherwise you w'ill tell her.If she is willing to for- Annie’s Mailbox give him, and she still wants you to be part of the ceremony, grit your teeth and stand by her.If she dumps him, good riddance.Rick is not worth the mess you both have caused.He obviously cannot be trusted.Dear Annie: My wife offered to host a baby shower for my niece, whom we absolutely adore.To make a long story short, when my niece gave us the guest list, it contained 35 names.We do not own a mansion, Annie.We have a decent-sized house, but it cannot possibly accommodate 35 people for a shower.We phoned my niece, and told her there were too many people on the guest list and she would have to trim it a bit.My niece informed her parents of our request.Mom and Dad then decided if our house was not big enough for the crowd, we should simply rent a banquet hall.Not only will that add to the bottom line, but we cannot afford to have this circus catered, so my wife will be making all the food and desserts at home, and transporting the stuff to the banquet hall.This is a serious imposition.We thought a baby shower was a celebration of birth, not a gift parade.What should we do?— Chicago Dear Chicago: You are under no obligation to be bullied like this.A shower is whatever the hostess decides she can afford.While the mother-to-be supplies a guest list, it should be within the limits set by the hostess.Inform your niece that your wife will host the shower in your home, as originally planned, and that she must trim the guest list.If this is not satisfactory, tell her, “We’re so sorry we cannot give you the shower of your dreams, and we promise not to be offended if you ask someone else to host it.” Dear Annie: I am a 16-year-old girl, and I have a moustache.At school, I am tormented over the hair, but I’m afraid to get rid of it because it might grow back even worse.Is this a common problem?What should I do?— Hairy in Vancouver, British Columbia Dear Vancouver: Everyone grows hair on the upper lip, including women, and in some instances, the hair is dark and coarse.Most women shave, wax, bleach, use a depilatory, or have laser hair removal or electrolysis for more permanent results.Talk to your mother or any adult female for assistance and instructions.Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.Hatley Centre Women’s Institute Hatley Centre Women’s Institute members met at the Community Centre, North Hatley on Feb.4th for their monthly meeting.February is Sunshine month and the motto was “Let a Smile be your umbrella.” President, Françoise Williams, chaired and opened the meeting with the Collect and Salute to the Flag.The roll call was answered by the members bringing a stamp for the Sunshine Convenor.The new program books were distributed and included were forms for day registration, tours and information on the workshops regarding Convention 2003.The minutes were read the secretary, Janet McLellan and approved.The Treasurer, Helen Johnston, gave the financial report.In observance of Founder’s Day, Feb.19th, a donation will be forwarded to the Hoodless Homestead.Agriculture, Helen reported that a farmer in Richmond was losing calves because of illness from an unknown cause, to be investigated.She cautioned us against feeding the deer.Their digestive systems cannot tolerate food other than their regular diet.Canadian Industries, Cascade Paper of Kingsey Falls is the largest producer of box board and handles tons of scrap paper a year.Education, Margaret Belec reported school news, and noted, a Christmas play, basketball tournament, John Haller is the coach for the boys and girls teams, a project on North Hatley and a ski day at Quebec Lodge.Governor General, Adrienne Clarkson had visited Bishop’s University.Computer courses are available at the Lennoxville Women’s Centre, Computer help can be obtained on request at the North Hatley library.Cultural Activities, Françoise reported that World Day of Prayer will be held at St.Barnabas Church on March 7th at 3 p.m.Prayers are held at St.Elizabeth Church every Thursday at 7 p.m.The United Church will hold their Chowder supper on April 12th.We will serve tea at the Connaugh Home on St.Patrick’s Day at 2 p.m.International Affairs - Françoise commented on the shuttle Columbia’s disaster Françoise is a former employee of the Canadian Space Agency at St.Hubert.Publicity, Janet reported that our meetings have been published, and read the article from the Record on Frances Taylor, in whose memory a bursary is presented each year.Sunshine, Ethel had received thanks for Christmas cheer from the Connaught Home and Nora Pocock.Françoise had attended the Community Centre meeting and reported they will be sending a donation to Convention 2003.Meals on Wheels could use some more drivers to deliver meals.Meals are served on Mondays and Wednesdays.Our annual Garage/Rummage Sale will be held at the Community Centre on Saturday and Sunday, April 26th and 27th.It was decided to also have a food table.Following adjournment, a delicious tea was served by the hostess, Ethel and a social hour enjoyed.Florence Wilson won the draw.Next meeting March 4th.Janet McLellan 85th Birthday Wishes Happy birthday to Marguerite Cotton of the London Residence who celebrates her 85th birthday on February 17.Love and best wishes from the residents and staff.Happy Birthday Congratulations to Maty Emmett of Waterloo on being 90 years young on Februaiy 19.Best wishes can be sent to: P.O.Box 37, Waterloo, Que., JOE 2N0. 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