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THE RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 75 CENTS + TAXES PM#0040007682 Thursday, July 12, 2007 Government grant won’t aid railway Quebec Central can't even help itself By Maurice Crossfield Knowlton While a $75 million announcement to help short track railways last week was good news for some, just what it means for Quebec Central is anybody’s guess.“I spoke to the owner of Quebec Central Friday, Mr.Jean-Marc Giguère, and it was I who gave him the news,” said Compto.n-Stanstead MP France Bonsant in a jiress release.“He said he had no idea how the governments came up with the amount, or how much was expected of him.” Last Thursday Quebec Transport Minister Julie Boulet and Mégantic-Érable MP Christian Paradis announced a five-year, multi-million-dollar project to help Quebec’s short-track railways.Included on that list was Quebec Central, with $800,000 being offered to fix up a 16 km line between Charny and St-Lambert-de-Lauzon, near Quebec City.The federal government will pay $320,000, the province $213,000 and Please see Railway on Page 4 Latin?No requests so far By Sarah Rogers Sherbrooke The Catholic Church may now nave the go-ahead to celebrate mass in its original language, but local priests say passers-by are unlikely to hear Latin spilling out from Townships’ churches any time soon.Last weekend, Pope Benedict XVI Please see Latin on Page 4 PERRY BEATON The province is full of unused railway ties.lichael Cull me for more information m The all new 2008 Taurus & Taurus X have arrived! f Come see! — fin Page 12 years experience page 2 Thursday, July 12, 2007 RECORD COURTESY NOLENE YERTAW Hatley miracles turn five Twin horses By Jen Young Record correspondent It’s hard to believe that it was five years ago that Della and Solomon were making the headlines as the first twin horses the area had seen.It is rare for a horse to have twins and even rarer that the mother and both twins survive — never mind that all make it another five years.Hatley’s Nathalie Hughes owns the horses.The twin’s birth, which occurred on Hughes’ high school prom night, was filled with great anticipation and anxiety as vets and family readied themselves for the worst.But the horses’ safe arrival, with Hughes at their side dressed in her graduation gown, and healthy first year were deemed a miracle by many.The horses are all in good health.Mother Dells Boots (pictured left, held by Ashley Young) is an astonishing (for a horse) 23.She has now retired from showing and spends most of her time grazing in the fields of her Hatley home.Della and Solomon (held by Hughes in the photograph) have gone on to win numerous shows.According to the young, and very proud, owner of the horses, their birth and lives have been a blessing.B RIE1 Total asbestos ban is sought The Canadian Cancer Society has called for a ban on the use and exportation of asbestos.The report was published last night by the Canadian Press just as The Record was being printed.“The society believes a comprehensive strategy is needed to address the health consequences of a substance that is said to kill thousands of people in Canada and around the world," stated the story.The Asbestos MRC recently changed its name to des Sources in a rebranding effort, but the fire-retardent mineral is still mined in the area.“Exposure to asbestos has been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis, laryngeal cancer, cancers of the gastrointestinal tract and other diseases.” And the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety believes about one-third of the 1,097 Canadian workplace deaths in 2005 were attributable to asbestos.“Asbestos defenders criticized the society’s move, arguing that the product is safe when properly used.They also say no distinction is made between the impact of chrysotile and more deadly forms of asbestos — crecodolite and amosite — which have already been banned.“The use of asbestos in building insulation has long been eliminated in Canada, although many older buildings still contain the material.Health Canada says asbestos is safe as long as it’s in a ‘controlled use,’” wrote the Canadian Press.Brief Bad household habits Canadian households have gone green in some areas, but still have a few bad habits to break, according to a Statistics Canada report released Wednesday.Almost six in 10 households (59 per cent) use compact fluorescent light bulbs in 2006, triple the proportion in a similar survey from 1994.Four in 10 households (42 per cent) have a programmable thermostat, up from 16 per cent in the mid-1990s.Canadians are more dedicated to water conservation, too, with 60 per cent reporting they have a water-saving showerhead (up from 42 per cent in 1994) and 41 per cent owning a watersaving toilet, up from 15 per cent a dozen years earlier).On the other hand, the use of chemical pesticides has declined only slightly from mid-1990s levels, to 29 per cent from 31 per cent.The exception to that rule was Quebec, where strict regulations were imposed and pesticide use dropped by over one-half.Composting has become slightly more popular, with 27 per cent of households doing it in 2006 compared to 23 per cent a dozen years earlier.The increase was especially pronounced in the Atlantic provinces, where organic materials are prohibited from landfills or incinerators.The majority of Canadians continue to commute to work solo in a car or truck.In all, 83 per cent of households own at least one vehicle.Almost three in 10 Canadian households drink primarily bottled water, regardless of whether they have a municipal or private water supply.Of the remainder who drink tap water, one-half treat the water in some way, most of them to improve appearance or taste, but 40 per cent because they worried about bacterial contamination.- CanWest News Weather Today: Mix of sun and cloud.Wind 20 km/h in the afternoon.High 24.Friday: Showers.Low 11.High 21.Saturday: Mix of sun and cloud.Low 11.High 22.Sunday: Periods of rain.Low 13.High 21.Ben by Daniel Shelton f SLEEP WITH THE FAN ON THE OPPOSITE 5IC7E TONIGHT.OUCH/1 WOKE UP WITH SUCH A STIFF NECK' I Tap\üu.THAT’S WHAT \0U 6ET FOR SLEEPING WITH THE FAN ÊLOWIN60NYÜU All.NIGHT HOW CAN! MAKE ITgETTERNOW?I CAN’T EVEN STRAIGHTEN MY HEAP/ HMMf -i RECORD Thursday, July 12, 2007 page 3 » * * : Green commerce just keeps growing Tires, Too COURTESY LABVLW Les Amis du bassin versant du lac Waterloo recently recognized several area residents for their involvement in environmental issues.The watershed protection organization’s first awards handout recognized Paul Sicard, Jean-Marc Desmanche, Jean-François Morency and Laurent Fleuri for the help they provided the group over the last year.Meanwhile Lyne Ouellet of the Veto Sports store, pictured here, was recognized for her environmental conscience.On her own initiative she found recyclers for all of the store’s old bike parts, even the tires and innertubes.Service Canada Centre for Youth PERRY BEATON Italian businessman Stephano Vivan and Sherbrooke's Pierre Morency.1 BOO O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) servicecnnodn ca Servicv Canada Morency’s success By Sarah Rogers Sherbrooke In a effort to step up their green business plans, Sherbrooke’s Nova Envirocom announced its partnership yesterday with a Venice, Italy-based plastics company.Nova Envirocom will be distributing several of Veneta Plastica’s products, among them disposal bins for dangerous household waste.Local entrepreneur Pierre Morency met Veneta Plastica president Stephano Vivan at a conference in France two years ago.“We decided to court for a year,” Morency said of the partnership.“It’s evident that there’s a good market for these products.” The Europeans are currently supplying a bin that collects used batteries.The company was one of the first in Europe to collect and recycle garbage.“Why Nova?” asked Vivan.“Because they’re a giant.We wanted to work with someone professional and with passion.” As part of the first phase of their work together, Nova Envirocom will distribute more than 20 of their partner’s products throughout North America.The second phase will see the two companies team up to manufacture bins for the disposal of dangerous domestic waste — such as batteries, cellular phone or ink cartridges — stationed in Sherbrooke’s industrial park.This will mean an investment of $800,000 in addition to the creation of five new jobs over the next year, Morency said.Nova Envirocom recently grabbed local attention when it became the first North American company to produce a line of biodegradable utensils.For the last several months, Nova has been distributing bins for the disposal of dangerous household waste to Quebec communities and businesses.The city of Sherbrooke recently awarded a $2.4 million contract to Nova for 34,500 brown roll-out compost bins to local business, as well.According to an Environment Canada report, 766 tonnes of lead and 386 tonnes of nickel leach from discarded batteries into the soil every year.Nova Envirocom was created in Sherbrooke in October 1995.The Service Canada Centre for Youth in Sherbrooke is here to serve you! 124 Wellington Street North, 1*1 floor, Sherbrooke Telephone: 1-877-564-5864, extension 550 Fax: 819-564-3720 Open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m.to 4 p.m.CaB 1-800-935-5655 (TTY: 1-800-926-9105) Click serveecanada.ca Visit your local Service Canada Centre For more information on Government of Canada programs and services for youth: Lambton’s got algae Some in St-Denis-de-B are lucky Staff Sherbrooke Some residents of St-Denis-de-Brompton are now able to drink their lake's water, while those in Lambton are being told to stop drinking theirs.Residents of St-Denis-de-Brompton who get their H20 from the municipal water distribution system can begin drinking cups and glassesful again.These residents had been told to stop drinking the sniff on June 14, due to the presence of toxic cyanobacteria in Lake Brompton.Those who get their water directly from the lake are still being told not to drink their water, however.The blue-green algae is still present, and the municipality will continue testing.It is possible that all residents might again be told to not drink their water.As for residents of Lambton, if you get your aqua directly from the Petit Lac Lambton, then you must stop drinking your water.It is contaminated with the toxic cyanobacteria.As well, you should not use the water to make ice.Do not use it to wash, clean or prepare food.Boiling the H20 won't help.The water can be used to wash dishes and clothes.You can shower, bathe and brush your teeth, as long as you do not swallow any of it.(Unless the water has an abnormal smell or colour, then you should stop using it for hygiene purposes as well.) The number of lakes in the Estrie region that are now affected by blue-green algae is up to seven.MECHOUI VI rm-ANAt Son mu Fi \nimsi u 1)1 11(101 S /'OKA - Hi l l (UK ! c SATURDAY, JULY 14"*, 2007 5:30 p.m.5 Meal tickets are s15 per person Meal and Dance admission tickets are s17 per person rickets are available, In advance, at the bar.Music featuring Philip “PIT Patton & Friends rickets to the Dance only are also available at the Hut Come enjoy some great food and great music at the Hut Tickets In advance: Kevin Maclver 819-569-3505 or at the Hut Army Navy & Air Force Unit 318 "The Hut” 300 St.Francis Street, Sherbrooke Tel.: 819-346-9122 page 4 Thursday, July 12, 2007 ! THE him RECORD •«WW*» «àfc w t "î % i < : 4 - TjrA ' ¦ Summer Schedule: June 18th to August 17th If you plan to make changes to your subscription (i.e.vacation stop, address change, etc.}, please be advised we need at least one (1) week notice (prior to date of change).Thank you RECORD NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS Michel Duval Advertising Consultant 819»569»9525 Fax 8,19.821-3179 mduval@sherbrookerecord.com Kl t OKI > Quebec Central would kick in another $267,000.But there are apparently a few problems with that plan: Quebec Central, which owns the line between Sherbrooke and Quebec City, is under bankruptcy protection, and hasn’t operated on that track for over a year.That makes it very unlikely that it could afford to invest the money required for the upgrade.Even then, fixing up a short portion of the line is one thing, but that leaves 476 kilometres — running from Sherbrooke through East Angus, Bishopton, Thetford Mines and Vallée Jonction — untouched.And on that historic line, trains can’t exceed 10 miles an hour, making it impractical for hauling freight.“We had hoped they would announce something more substantial for Quebec Central," Étienne Vézina, the spokesman for the Bloc Québécois’ France Bonsant, told The Record.“But that was not the case.” Quebec Central began with a section of track between Sherbrooke and West-bury in 1874.Four years later it reached as far as Thetford, and by 1881 it was making regular trips between Sherbrooke and Quebec City.The rise of the asbestos industry saw the golden age of the short track railway, and in 1912 the track was leased by the Canadian Pacific Railway.As the popularity of asbestos plunged so did the company’s fortunes, and by the 1990s large sections of the line were abandoned.Giguère, who also owns Marco Express Transport in East Broughton, bought the railway in 1999.At the time most of the line was abandoned, and Giguère purchased it with government aid and the intention of using it as a tool to develop a number of regional projects.However the track never managed to turn a profit.Giguère has said publicly the line is worth $50 million, but that he could let it go for half that amount.(Calls by The Record to Giguère were not returned before press time Wednesday.) In his search for ways to pay off his creditors, Giguère has threatened to tear Fixing up a short portion of a 476 km line might not help much.up the line and sell off the rails and the rolling stock for scrap metal.The Quebec Ministry of Transport took him to court to block the move, but a judge sided with Giguère this spring.He can tear it up any time.Meanwhile the ministry is still in talks with Giguère to buy the company.In the efforts to save Quebec Central, MP Bonsant met with federal transport minister Lawrence Cannon last year.She said Cannon seemed to be supportive of the idea, but that last week’s announcement showed otherwise.“We put pressure on the federal side, but now there’s no other money left for that particular issue,” Vézina said.“The ball is really in the court of the Quebec government.” Vézina said that means either the province buys the line to protect it, or a local consor- tium buys the company.That would likely require government help to renovate the lines; according to Bonsant, about $12 million would be needed to meet North American speed and weight standards.“It is time for our government to realize that we are in the 21st century and some of our trains are slower than the steam trains of the 19th century,” Bonsant said.“It is completely ridiculous.” Vézina pointed out that trains are more ecologically and economically sound than truck transport, and are an important part of the transportation in- PERRY BEATON frastructure.Quebec Central is the only remaining line between the provincial capital and Quebec’s fourth largest city.“So if you dismantle it there’s no way to use a train between Quebec and Sherbrooke,” he said.“That doesn’t make any sense.” Vézina argued that trains pollute less, meaning that they could help Canada meet its Kyoto Protocol targets.It also means more trucks on highways that are already heavily travelled.“This is the worst case scenario,” he said.“It’s an ecological and economical catastrophe.” Latin: Cont’d from Page 1 issued a decree bringing back the old Latin mass alongside the modern liturgy, a move that is being met with skepticism around the world.Father Pierre Doyon of St.Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sherbrooke said he has had no requests from any of his parishioners to hear the mass celebrated in Latin.“It’s an unknown language for all of us,” Doyon said.“It’s really of no concern to me at all.“There’s enough of a mystery in the way we do mass now,” he said.Doyon acknowledged that the issue would be different if Latin was commonly-used in this part of the world.Father Charles Hamel at St.Anthony’s in Lennoxville said that he didn’t anticipate parishioners approaching him to say the mass in Latin, nor would he necessarily be obligated to if asked.Hamel believes the decision to stop celebrating the mass in Latin in the 1960s was made for good reasons, and liturgical delivery has improved ever since.Since the 1960s, the Catholic mass has been rewritten into modern languages and substantial- ly reworked, most notably by turning the priest around at the altar to face the people, rather than toward the cross representing God.“In my opinion, (a Latin mass) is not really a good idea, theoretically,” Hamel said.“The most important thing is to be in communion with the Lord.” In the 1980s, Pope John Paul II allowed priests to say a traditional mass with permission from their bishops, although bishops often refused.It had become something of a flashpoint between Catholics who felt their tradition had been abandoned, and others who saw the pomp as too triumphal and theatrical.Pope Benedict’s directive would put the onus on the bishops to explain why the mass should not be said, rather than making the priest justify why it should be.Pope Benedict has also caught the ear of religious observers around the world this week with his reaffirmation of the primacy of the Roman Catholic Church.The Vatican’s newly released document’s claim is that the Catholic Church is the one true church of Christ, while Protestant churches lack essential elements.The Vatican has always held that Christ left his ministry in the sole hands of the Catholic faith, beginning with St.Peter and maintained through an unbroken succession of popes after him.Followers of the Orthodox church maintained this lineage despite the Great Schism, which separated Rome and Constantinople in the 11th century.Protestants broke away from the church completely during the Reformation in the 16th century.-with files from CanWestNews Service Railroad: Cont’d from Page 1 RECORD Hospitals help each other out ÊPjÂ__ Surgery waiting list shortened By Christopher Doody Sherbrooke T|he waiting list for orthopedic elective surgeries in the Estrie is growing smaller thanks to a new initiative between two hospitals.The Centre de santé et de services sociaux de Memphrémagog (CSSSM) had operating rooms that were available during the week, while the Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke (CHUS) had doctors and patients who needed operating rooms to perform surgeries.The two health institutions decided to work together.So one day a week, usually Fridays, orthopedic surgeons from the CHUS head to the CSSSM to perform non-emergency surgeries that they could not normally perform at their CHUS home base.“It allows for a different day of surgery that we didn’t have access to before,” said Nicolas Patenaude, chief of orthopedics at the CHUS.“It’s like when you go to the grocery store, and only one cash is open, everyone is in line.If there are two cashiers, then you can choose your cash line, and it goes faster.” Since the initiative began in March, about five-dozen patients have had their surgeries performed (faster) at the CSSSM.The project organizers envision 200 people a year benefiting from this co-operation.“It’s the same doctors that go there, same patients.The only difference is that instead of doing the surgery here at the CHUS, we do it in Magog,” said Patenaude.Patenaude, along with three other orthopedic surgeons from the CHUS, take part in this initiative.The type of surgeries being performed are all elective — such as hand, feet, knee or elbow surgery.The pa- tients are released from hospital on the same day.“Nobody likes to be on the waiting list, and nobody likes to wait forever,” said Patenaude.This will allow patients more choice, and provide quicker service, he added.About 450 people in the region are on the waiting list for these type of surgeries.Centre Hospitalier |_J I J , universitaire * 1 —9 run.w,AA cte Sherbrooke Centre de PERRY BEATON Jacques Juby is president of the Magog hospital's board, while Gilles Castonguay is vice-president of the CHUS.' .i||:| New CHUS entry Starting yesterday at 5 p.m.traffic to and from the Fleurimont site of the Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke has a new route.There was a single entrance for everyone including staff, patients and visitors, but there are now two thanks to the opening of James-Quintin Road, accessible from Route 216.The new entrance has a rotary intersection — the first in the Estrie region.The concept, quite common in Europe, will slow traffic as it approaches the uni- Round and round: there's now a traffic circle at the Fleurimont campus.versity hospital campus.The James-Quintin road will now be used by all patients and visitors as well as buses and ambulances.The old entrance will be dedicated to staff as well as students and faculty from the Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé.The use of two en- PERRY BEATON trances rather than a single one should cut down on traffic tie ups — especially during shift changes at the university hospital.But between now and the end of the summer traffic around the hospital will still be a little chaotic as Transport Que- bec completes work to widen Route 216 That means James-Quintin will only b< accessible to traffic coming from Sher brooke.Traffic coming from the other direc tion will be able to use the old entrana to the hospital site.Getting to the hospital Thursday, July 12, 2007 page 5 Brims More beach bingo The Lucien-Blanchard beach in Sherbrooke was open again yesterday after being dosed on Monday and Tuesday, due to heavy rain fall.Then last night, it rained.King construction The city of Sherbrooke wants to inform residents that workers will be repairing a fire hydrant on King Street West between Argyll and Vimy, today from 7 in the morning until 6 at night.Traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions.Residents in this area will be without water from 9 a.m.until 3 p.m.today.The 116 in Richmond A section of Route 116 in Richmond is under construction until Oct.19, according to Transport Quebec.One lane will be closed, with traffic alternating and controlled by a traffic light.But at some point — the date’s not yet determined — the road will be completely closed down.The work’s being done on the bridge that goes over the Saint-François River.The contract has been given to Couillard Construction and is worth just over $4 million.Is your name Grondin?The Grondin family association will hold a reunion Aug.18 and 19 in Saint-Maurice.If that’s your family name, check out www.association-grondin.org or call 819-379-0372.Suspects sought Sherbrooke police are looking for help in finding two suspected thieves (pictured).In April and May, a man and woman are suspected of working together to steal from the IGA at 2240 King St.West.They are thought to have taken hundreds of dollars worth of groceries and to be fans of wine, shrimp and beef.They travel in a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta.Call Det.Elisabeth Deschenes at 819-821-5555.St-Augustin-de-Woburn A section of Route 112 at Saint-Augustin-de-Woburn will be under construction starting today.One lane will be shut down and traffic will alternate along the lane that’s left.The work will last three weeks.The contract is worth $312,000 and has been given to Sintra Inc. page 6 Thursday, July 12, 2007 ! ¦ —THE — RECORD Community Forum Preventing own defeat only reason for U.S.to stay in Iraq Viewpoint George Jonas Following another bloody weekend in Baghdad, Iraq’s foreign minister, Hoshyar Zebari, commented that Iraqis “understand the huge pressure that will increase more and more in the United States" to withdraw from Iraq.But America shouldn’t do so, Zebari continued, because it would collapse the state and plunge the country into civil war.I don’t know how to break this gently to the foreign minister, so I guess I’ll just come right out and say it: ‘Mr.Zebari, Iraq has been at civil war for some time.I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but your country isn’t functioning.It has been in a state of ungovernable sectarian belligerency for years.’ When you say that the danger of a “quick pullout” is that it would leave “a security vacuum,” you’re describing a thing that can no longer happen as causing another thing that has happened long ago.For an American withdrawal to be characterized as “quick,” it should have been accomplished by early-2004.The security vacuum in Iraq — a polite expression for chaos and mayhem - has existed for at least the same length of time.A bet- ter case could be made for a security vacuum being caused by America not having pulled out quickly enough after the capture of Saddam Hussein in December - 2003.I won’t try to make a case for it, though.It seems to me a security vacuum would have existed in any event.The American-led coalition didn’t withdraw soon after deposing Saddam’s bloody regime precisely because it worried that withdrawal would create a security vacuum and lead to civil unrest.I disagreed with this concern from the beginning because I felt that a security vacuum and civil unrest were inevitable in post-Saddam Iraq, whether the coalition pulled out.Or, more accurately, if they were inevitable for reasons of Iraq’s internal dynamics, staying in Iraq couldn’t prevent them.I’ve been on record supporting the decision to go into Iraq, but disagreeing with the decision to stay.Deposing dangerous tyrants imposes no obligation to start building nations and/or exporting political systems.One is a necessity; the Please see Iraq, on Page 12 Canada’s Afghanistan mission Prime Minister Stephen Harper said his government has no plans to prolong Canada’s combat role in Afghanistan beyond its February 2009 commitment, arguing any extension would be for a new mission and contingent upon beefed-up NATO support.Harper reaffirmed his government’s plans to seek a “reasonable degree” of parliamentary support before considering any extension to the current Afghan mission or agreeing to a new one.But when asked whether he has any desire to prolong the combat mission in southern Afghanistan beyond 2009, Harper said: “No.” “I think Canadians are expecting that if we’re in Afghanistan after 2009, it would be a new mission,” Harper told a Calgary radio talk show on Tuesday.“Canadians have been fairly clear that if we were to be in after 2009, that they would expect our participation to evolve in some way.” That evolution requires NATO to substantially increase the number of its soldiers in the country from the roughly 30,000 currently stationed there, he said.Additional NATO forces would be a critical factor in renewing Canada’s mission in Afghanistan or pursuing a new commitment in the country beyond February 2009, the prime minister added.“The truth of the matter is NATO still is not putting in near the amount of forces that are necessary to really bring permanent stability to Afghanistan,” Harper said.“Canadians have been clear they want to see a more equitable burden-sharing in Afghanistan.” - CanWestNews Service Letter to the Editor The Bishop’s U strike Dear editor Looking at Bishop’s University — which I attended as a mature student — I feel a sense of both pride and disillusionment.The article on the Association of Professors of Bishop’s University website (www.caut.ca/apbu/index.htm) “It’s About Community” obliges me to think about my community — especially in the context of its connection to my English-Canadian culture.Aside from the surprise of not finding the Bishop’s strike to be considered as being front page news for your Friday June 29 edition (“Bishop’s staff on the picket line”, page 3) I was disappointed to see that it entailed a strange and uncomfortable disconnect when viewed with respect to the main Canada Day story on the cover of your Talk supplement (“Are English-speaking Townshippers a community?”) where Maurice Singfield wrote, “In order to feel that we truly belong, we have to become more visible and audible to others.” This is surely how the Bishop’s support staff must feel (despite being part of the same union as the professors — a first in Canada).A healthy interaction between management and staff is surprisingly absent at Bishop’s despite its esteemed business program.The cruel irony is that no one thinks of a university environment in terms of labour per se.However to see disparaging remarks about the support staff and to criticize the new union’s role is to overlook the rules of the game.Management spokesman David McBride’s insensitive remark that perhaps the grass will not be cut as often is arrogant and irresponsible.Recent Facebook website commentary even includes slander revealing shamefully ignorant attitudes — but fortunately also shows that not everyone buys info elitist noblesse oblige.The original support staff association (BUSA) did everything possible to avoid the inevitability of unionization in the face of an increasingly indifferent, and at times hostile administration.Recall that they permitted a former principal who had broken a contract to return and to leave again with a golden handshake while leaving the staff with a lead parachute.But they managed to work things out co-operatively the last time the panic alarm sounded.Why not now?All we see is a top-down management style.Good faith is a two-way street and it is time to re-write the rules of the road because Bishop’s can ill afford this impasse which could effect fall registration.The bottom line is that only an incompetent administration cries wolf regarding dire future financial burdens while raising salaries of the top executives.Bishops’ staff in fact have nearly always been paid at salaries that were often five or more years behind levels at comparably sized universities.Nothing should stop Bishop’s from borrowing to cover shortfalls in operations due to various fluctuations in enrollment, renovations or what have you, by using Bishop’s Foundation collateral, provided there is competent oversight.(Why are they buying properties?What is happening with the current new residences?) And what is Premier Jean Charest not doing this time around?Since the Parti Québécois’ demise one would assume that the francisiza-tion train might finally be derailed so that Quebec could get on with joining the real world.The realization that English usage is essential world-wide in higher education is finally dawning upon Quebec businesses.A vibrant and dynamic administration would be forecasting increases in revenues based upon an expanded vision of Bishop’s true potential as an institution of higher learning: 1) Internet courses 2) A “Free University” curriculum.3) A new model of financial assistance to students predicated upon a contractual obligation to give back in proportion to their future means as they succeed in their careers.4) Opportunities for post-grads to hold teaching seminars for credit towards their higher degrees.Better yet develop a stock market component since administration claims it only focuses on the balance sheet.The only realistic option is to begin by getting everyone onto the same page — whatever it takes to put an end to this destructive conflict.As a former outspoken CJMQ FM radio host (of ‘Blues ’n Views’) I’d be pleased to assist in organizing (or even co-moderating) a town hall format to air grievances and seek direct community input.We need answers and solutions, but most of all we need to heal divisions.Ray Tyler Sherbrooke ¦ ¦¦THE mmm.n RECORD P.0.to 1200 ShertrookrJIH 516 or 1195 Gilt E, Sherbrooke JIG 1Y7 Fax: 819-569-3945 E-MAIL newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Website: wwwsherbrookerecord.com Randy Kinnkar Publisher .(819) 569-9511 Eleanor Brown Editor .(819)5696345 Richard Lessard Prod.Mgr.(819) 5699931 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-A Lakeside, Knowlton.Quebec.JOE 1VD Tel (450) 242-1188 Fax:(450)243-5155 mail subscriptions GST PST TOTAL 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self-proclaimed “egghead” behind the concert, announced the concert at a press conference Tuesday.Under a banner that read “This Is No Yolk!” Gudonoff said he chose World Egg Day to make a statement against the powerful International Egg Commission, which he claims exists to promote egg dependency and over-con-sumption.“It’s time to crack the silence surrounding global ovacide,” he said.“Every egg is a potential living, breathing, clucking chicken.Every morning, billions of people are tucking into a breakfast of bacon and death.We must spread the message: We all have blood on our hands and egg on our face.” Gudonoff has recruited musicians and celebrities from around the world to participate in Live Egg, with the main concerts taking place in Egg, Switzerland and in tiny Truro, Nova Scotia, whose population holds the honour as North America’s largest egg consumer, somehow managing to eat a dozen eggs per person per day.“We do not want to shame the people of Truro," said Gudonoff.“They are merely pawns to the mighty egg cartel.But, honestly, people: a dôzen eggs?” Gudonoff said he hatched the idea for Live Egg while poaching an egg two years ago.The runny egg white in the water seemed to spell out “Help me" (although in times of self-doubt he has suggested that it may have actually spelled out “Heinz 57”).Several acts have signed up for the October 12 concert.The highlight, said Gudonoff, will be an appearance by Bob Dylan with the band The Beaters performing ‘I Shell Be Released'.The band Crowded House is also expected to reunite to perform their hit ‘Don’t Dream It’s Ova’.Please see Oval on Page 8 Ross Murray L1PNVR1-.AI DOOG DODGE THE NEW 2008 DODGE AVENGER SE A PACESETTER FIVE STAR ft & & & ft Visit your Chrysler • Jeep.• Dodge retailer today.CHRYBi.Jeep.OOOCSMt LEASE FOR $299 PER MONTH.48-MONTH LEASE.$0 SECURITY DEPOSIT.$0 DOWN PAYMENT.• 2.4-L DONC 16-V 173 horsepower Dual WT World Engine • Air Conditioning • Chill Zone™ • Side Curtain Air Bags • Tire Pressure 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played without her.” On the boys’ side, co-captain Mathieu Root won the Donald A.Ross Trophy for Boys Rugby in recognition of his commitment and warrior-like play.“Matt was so reliable when running the offence that by the championship game we were telepathic in our playcalling,” said coach Adam Spirk.Headmaster Michael Wolfe opened the assembly by remarking that despite a student body of only 185 students, Stanstead College had won seven athletic championships at various levels in the past year, including the ETLAC playoff championship in senior boys rugby.“I think this is a fantastic achievement,” he said.“And it wouldn’t be possible if people weren’t willing to put themselves out there and take chances.” Other senior girls rugby prizes included a Senior S for captain Lisa McNamara of Stanstead for her ability to get the best out of herself and her teammates.A Senior S also went to Derinda Kocik of Yellowknife, NWT for constantly leam-ing new tricks to beat her opponents.A Major S went to Cecilia Lunn of Rigaud, who “embarrassed the forwards with her quickness and tore up the backfield on defence," said coach Hessian.There were five Senior S awards presented in boys rugby: Steve Markowitz and Barry Roytman both of Staten Island, NY, co-captain Eli Birge of Newport, Vt., Phil Grant of Greenfield Park, and Cedric Moore of Quebec City.Major S’s went to strong runner and “vicious tackier” Julian Perrotta of Lorraine, and to kicker William Murphy of Richmond, for his “ridiculous intensity," said coach Spirk.In bantam/junior rugby, Charlene MacKinnon of Stanstead won a Junior S for her motivation and encouragement on and off the field, while Casey Fortin of Coventry, Vt.won a Junior S for her team support.For the boys, a Bantam S went to Malcolm Christie of Chomedy for his intelligent play.A Bantam S also went to Maxime Cadrin of Lac Beauport for his studious approach to the game.Junior S's went to Andrew Cho of Montreal for fearlessness in the face of adversity and to team captain Collin Delabruere of Newport, Vt.for his fierce competitiveness.In tennis, Senior S’s were awarded to Nils Timmerman of Hamburg, Germany and Sumiho Nakatsu of Tokyo, Japan.Sumiho also earned her name on the Tennis Shield along with top boys player Oscar Fosado of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, the winner of the Major S for tennis.pyour donations Cento nospitauex has emitted the C3WS to purchase new equipment New biopsy needles reducing waiting list Thanks to a drawing for a trip conducted by hospital staff and doctors, the CHUS-FIeurimont Hospital's outdoor clinic has acquired 10 new biopsy needles for taking potentially cancerous tissue specimens that must be analyzed in pathology.The many adjustable settings on this equipment allow increased accuracy and lessen the pain felt by the patient Not only do the needles replace obsolete equipment, they also allow more tests to be performed, thus reducing the waiting list Fondation du CHUS, 580 Bowen Street S, Sherbrooke QC JIG 2E8 / (819) 820-6450 - 1 866-820-6450 - www.fondttionchui.org Proud to contribute everything starts ivith trust for the better health of Our community* PFQMUTUEL “He’s the complete package: mental, physical and technical,” said coach Christian Williams.“To watch him play is an event.” In golf, Senior S’s went to Frank Riddle of St.Catharines, Ont., Josh Vanasse of Ayer’s Cliff and Andrew Smith of Stanstead East.Andrew also won the Golf Shield.In softball, MVP awards went to Helen White of Newport, Vt.and Kelly Wang of Taichung Hsien, Taiwan.Oval: Cont’d from Page 7 Ben Affleck will be on hand to perform soliloquies from Omelet.Performances will be* limited to five minutes each in honour of those eggs that have fallen victim to the kitchen timer.Gudonoff was joined at Tuesday’s press conference by actress Minnie Driver, who said, “It’s an inconvenient truth that eggs are people too.” She then spontaneously broke into the following rap: “Don’t know much ’bout cholesterol Just know eggs are best of all Hens lay ’em, We betray ’em See my new film out this fall.” Driver later confessed that she had been “a bit fried” at the press conference.There is already some controversy surrounding Live Egg in that it has been scheduled on the same day as a global concert in support of poultry — Chickenpalooza, with headliners the Dixie Chicks and the Buzzcocks.“We came first,” Gudonoff argued.Live Egg will be broadcast via satellite (scrambled for non-subscribers) and recorded for a CD to be entitled The White Albumen.Another global entertainment event planned in the coming months is Live Firth, which will see the films of Colin Firth played simultaneously on screens in 17 countries.“He’s the modern-day Laurence Harvey,” said Cecilia Graham, president of the Firth First Fan Club.“We’ve got Apartment Zero in Rio and Bridget Jones’ Diary in Delhi!” The World Anti-Abortion Association (WAAA) is in the midst of organizing a global concert of its own called Live Live.“It’s pronounced ‘live liv,’ as in T live in a constant state of anxiety,’ not ‘Live from New York.’ I guess we didn’t really think that through,” said spokesbeing John Handam.“But the show’s going to rock!” Meanwhile, organizers of Live Bait say they may have to cancel their concert because they haven’t been able to lure any performers. Also See: Stanstea Review Serving Stanstead* and ITS BORDER COMMUNITY Dangerous intersection’s a - menace .see Page 10 NEWSROQM@SHERBROOKERECORD.COM Thursday, July 12, 2007 page 9 NANCY NOURSE Mike McKenna participated in the Firemen's Games at Border Fest 2007.//AMBULANCE Hi *•—*/ f—.MKH I ,¦ .v,;.K,® ¦¦mm«W» ____________., mm Æ Os M&m.New chief has a busy first week on the job Now oversees three fire departments By Nancy Nourse Record Correspondent Mike McKenna, who had dreamed of being a fire fighter since he was 12 years old, did not have much time to get used to the fact that he was named Stanstead’s new fire chief before he was called into action.Within the first week, he had to deal with Environment Canada officials as his department was called in to deal with an oil seepage into the Tomifobia River (Friday), a possible gas leak in a private home (Saturday), and actively participate in the Firemen’s Games at the 8th Annual Border Fest 2007 on Saturday afternoon.Even though being a rural fire chief is nothing new for McKenna, he will now be filling three sets of shoes: he’s in charge of the departments in Stanstead, Ayer’s Cliff.and North Hatley.McKenna was officially approached by the Municipality of Stanstead in De cember 2006, with North Hatley picking up the idea in February 2007.McKenna said he had been perfectly content devoting six to 16 hours of his time to the Ayer’s Cliff Fire Department (which covers five municipalities in itself) and the rest to his woodworking business*— and his young family, of course.“Being director/chief of the three departments will definitely mean more hours and more responsibility.I will have to think in terms of four stations, 75 men and 10 trucks when planning practices and special exercises.“Practices in Stanstead will still be held on Tuesday evenings (twice a Please see McKenna on Page 10 Oil spills into the Tomifobia been noticed by local residents in the vicinity of the Tomifobia River and Steve’s Pizzeria.This is when things really started to move.Environment Quebec was called and was on the scene in approximately half an hour, according to Fire Chief Please see Oil on Page 12 Fire Department news By Nancy Nourse Record Correspondent The Stanstead Fire Department was called out on Friday evening, July 6, in response to a suspicious oil smell that had nancy nourse It didn’t take the Stanstead firemen long to set about trying to soak up the oil spill. page 10 Thursday, July 12, 2007 Stanstead REVIEW Only a matter of time at notorious intersection One day, an ambulance will get stuck I was recently at my workplace when I encountered an acquaintance.Ralph had a somewhat annoyed look on his face.I asked if there was something troubling him.“You could say that, Dave.Some people in this world don’t have a kind bone in their body.Seems to be a dog-eat-dog society out there,” he sputtered.Ralph lives in the Rock Island sector of Stanstead on Boulevard Notre Dame East.The street cuts through Autoroute 55 to connect to Boulevard Notre Dame West.However, the heavy vehicle traffic on the northbound and southbound lanes of the autoroute makes for some dangerous driving situations at the intersection.Ralph was attempting to cross the two sections of autoroute to get from the east to the west portion of Notre Dame.He obeyed the stop sign at the intersection.But he was unable to travel on account of the vehicles in the 55’s southbound section that were blocking the traffic flow.The two-lane roadway were full of vehicles heading to the United States, less than a kilometre away.It was at a complete standstill from ignorant motorists idling in the middle of the intersection.He estimated that he was stranded at the stop sign for an agonizing five minutes.Ralph was rightfully upset at the deadlocked motorists’ lack of courtesy for not yielding to traffic from off Notre Dame.This Stanstead intersection has notoriously been a problem for years.The bumper to bumper jams are the result of the countless vehicles entering the U.S.Port Of Entry at Derby Line, Vermont.There has been a steady increase in traffic in recent weeks.Campers, truckers, RVers, motorcyclists and all types of cars have created daily convoys that resemble the Decarie Expressway in Montreal.Long line-ups at the border have seen vehicles on the southbound 55 backed up to almost the Fairfax overpass at the north end of Stanstead.With Quebec’s annual construction holiday looming in less than two weeks, there will be even more of an influx of vehicles.The Notre Dame intersection will need closer monitoring to ease the chaotic traffic congestion there.This should fall into the hands of the Sûreté du Québec.The presence of an SQpatrol car or having an officer directing traffic would stop wayward motorists from obstructing the paths of other drivers at the intersection.Even though the autoroute approach has the right of way, police could maintain surveillance during periods when congested traffic occurs.Notre Dame East is an isolated street where the only access is through the perilous autoroute.If there ever was a need for a firetruck or an ambulance, it is imperative that the intersection be clear and passable from the Notre Dame West approach.Emergency vehicles needn’t combat disobedient motorists who have total disregard for public safety.Especially when a traffic snarl could make the difference between life and death for Notre Dame East residents during a crisis.“So Ralph, how did you end up exiting your street?” I asked.“I got tired of waiting for a good Samaritan to let me through.So I turned right onto the autoroute and took the Fairfax exit to get back into Stanstead,” he replied with disgust.Another perfect example why it’s time to remedy the 55 / Notre Dame fiasco before there’s a grave tragedy.Dave’s Den David Ellis NANCY NOURSE/FILE McKenna: Cont’d from Page 9 month) but I hope to hold special weekend exercises at least four times a year.I feel that the fire department has a major responsibility to its community and I would like to see Stanstead’s participation increase even more than it has in recent months.” The chief said the men seem pleased to have him on board.He sympathizes with how hard it must have been to try to operate the department with no fulltime chief in place for some time.He sees his first item of business as taking an inventory of the equipment that Stanstead already has and making notes as to what is lacking or what is in need of repair.In answer to a question about the future of volunteer firefighters, McKenna answered that even though fire services are becoming more and more professional, he feels that there will always be a place for the volunteer firefighter.He supports increased training.North Hatley already is trained in ice-rescue and has the necessary equipment, but he would like to see more firemen trained in this regard as well.The fact that there have been 15 drown-ings in the last five years just in the Ayer’s Cliff territory only strengthens his convictions on this issue.McKenna is confident that the future will not hold too many surprises in terms of unexpected major expenses, not counting normal breakdowns of equipment, as he has been sitting “at Mike McKenna.the schéma (Quebec government risk management plan) discussion table” for the last five years.The basic principal encourages departments to work together to lessen the risk factor when facing an emergency situation: more men, more training, better communication, less damage and loss of life: “A fire department should be looked at as an investment not an expense.” “Since I have been at Ayer’s Cliff, I have seen the department soar in leaps and bounds.I’m not saying it was because of me but rather lies in increases in training (based on the new schéma standards) and experience that has developed over the years.The men are more sure of themselves, therefore, their reaction time and sense of communication are heightened.“Through research, it has been proven that Quebec has the highest insurance rates of anywhere and justifiably so as there are more claims — 27 per capita in Ontario and 54 per capita in Quebec, double the impact! These statistics are directly connected to the creation of the new project schéma," said McKenna.McKenna also mentioned Stanstead’s Jaws of Life and the need for all firemen to be trained with this tool, not just the extrication team (four to six men).The more jobs that a fireman is trained to do the more of an asset he is, leading to a stronger sense of security for the com- munity.McKenna said that today, newer vehicles come equipped with extensive safety features that the original Jaws are no longer able to deal with.Even the frames of convertibles are now equipped with a safety bar for strength in case of a rollover accident that older jaws maynot have the power to deal with.To Mike McKenna, running a fire department is much like a family business with lots of social times; whether good and bad the situation is dealt with as one unit.Looking back over many years, he pondered just why he became a fireman.Both his parents were very involved in community service (his father was 35 years on the police force and his mom was a social worker) so they in turn encouraged their children to do the same.His father-in-law had also made a strong impression on him with stories of his own life as a fireman.“When you go down a street of your town and realize that over the years, you have been in just about every other house up and down that street, that is when you realize how very important the role of a firefighter truly is.” McKenna said he is accessible.“Anyone wishing to discuss an issue concerning the Stanstead area, may contact me at my office (two days per week) at 10 Phelps Street (according to Stanstead director general Pierre Dussault, a resolution has not officially been passed regarding this particular office space) or at my home office for Ayer’s Cliff and North Hatley issues.” Now with delivery to your dining room.Announcing the new www.sherbrookerecord.com THE RECORD Stanst£ad REVIEW Thursday, July 12, 2007 page 11 Racers, collectibles, a sensor that screeched Border Fest By Nancy Nourse Record Correspondent.Organizers of the 8th Annual Frontière en Fête/Border Fest 2007 were not too sure as they looked up into the sky the morning of Saturday, July 7.It really looked like rain but to their delight, the drops held off for most of the day’s events.Despite ominous looking cloudy skies, 90 runners signed up for the 5 km event, with a runner in the male category, Yves Simard of Sherbrooke, breaking the current record with a time of 16.45 sec.Dorothee Garant of North Hatley took the women’s fastest, coming in at 19.59.For their efforts, the fastest competitor in each category of male and female received a stainless thermal mug with Stanstead’s logo engraved on the side.Other category winners received medals.The parade, which followed closely on the heels of the race, included the traditional clowns and old cars, a few floats, statuesque horses (with their riders dressed in style), ATVs, big rigs and, of course, fire trucks.Many commented that they missed seeing the school children in the parade (school had already finished for the year).This marks the first year that the event was not held in June, a fact that did not seem to affect the attending crowds.As the parade passed, MC Phil Des-ormeaux was once more at the microphone to describe just who and what was coming down Dufferin Street.This was the first year that the location had been changed to the Sunny-side Elementary grounds, which seemed to work out well as those interested in the collectioners’ and craft exhibits swarmed inside the school.There was an amazing collection of dolls, Lionel trains (organizer Bob Sheldon s specialty), coins, toys, tools and almost anything you could think of.Gilles Labine’s collection literally filled the school’s entryway— a unique grouping of more than 4,000 pins from more than 80 different postal administrations around the world.The captivating shapes of the pins included everything from the Tasmanian devil holding a Bugs Bunny stamp to hot air balloons and sailboats.There were also the traditional nationality pins that were in the shape of the country that they represented.Labine tells of writing thousands and thousands of letters to different postal administrations around the world in search of new pins.His pride and joy are his own 30- and 35-year pins received while employed by Canada Post.The interest of one collector, Gaston Béliveau, in wagons and saw mills led him to reconstructing, in miniature, different types of wagons and trucks.His exhibit was even larger than last year’s and showcased his talent for detail.Carefully arranged were two much larger items: a wishing well made out lUiilliü IHKTTnwrr ¦ If The painstaking work of Gaston Beliveau caught everyone's eye.NANCY NOURSE NANCY NOURSE Luc Martel struggled to free himself from securely tied chains and a straight-jacket.m- S5';" 1*5 » m II?m M of wood that was to be raffled off and a finely detailed miniature of a magnificent three-storey, old-fashioned octagonal home, complete with roof shingles, a porch that led all the way around the building and a turret for added pizzazz.According to his wife, it took a month and a half, 12 to 16 hours a day, six days per week, to complete this exhibit in time.He had fashioned 395 tiny wooden shingles to cover the roof and the turret, eight octagonal pieces to form the three-storey structure.and a lot of glue! It was even more impressive if you put lights inside at night.Following the official opening with greetings from both Liberal MNA Pierre Reid and Bloc Québécois MP France Bonsant, people made their way to Bob Please see Fest on Page 12 NANCY NOURSE < -Ufe : The Compton team, overall 1st place winners, pictured with some of their strongest supporters.And in the middle of this page, the Stanstead firefighters. page 12 Thursday, July 12, 2007 S tanstea d REVIEW Fest: CONT’D FROM PAGE 11 Derby’s goodies: hamburgers, fries, cotton candy, poutine.There was face painting and crafts to keep the kids busy until it was time for Alexo the clown to begin his act a comedian and juggler who made the children chuckle.Then it was time for the firemen’s games, as they competed to see who was quickest at doing many of the tasks that they normally undertake very seriously.There was the midnight alarm which saw competitors rushing to attach hoses together and gather in unison at the end of the nozzle to put out the fire (a scene sketched on plywood ^he kids had fun, too.with a touch sensor attached).As soon as the sensor was hit, bells and whistles went off.A series of obstacles had also been laid out to put the firemen through their paces.To top it all off, there was the annual tug-of-war, which proved difficult because of the fatigue and heat (and full bunker gear).The competition was won by Compton Fire Department, with Stanstead placing second.Canton de Stanstead (Fitch Bay/Georgeville) and Ayer’s Cliff were next.Hatley showed a good effort also.One of the new invites to this year’s event was illusionist Luc Martel.How had he managed to turn and twist himself to the point that he got free after being tied up with chains and ropes?¦ The IGA staff was on hand this year to serve a roast beef méchoui, followed by music for the evening with Slightly Haggard and 4-eyed Jerry.The crowning moment was an array of choreographed fireworks that gathered a crowd from Coaticook, Sherbrooke and out-lying regions of Stanstead.Music continued and people danced until after midnight.Frontière en Fête/Border Fest 2007 continued on for two days, or at least the col-lectioners’ exhibition did, and some of the booths remained open on Sunday which gave those who had spent most of their time watching the firemen’s games a chance to experience the passion of these collectioners who came from several different regions in Quebec.Iraq: Cont’d from Page 6 others aren’t.Bayonets are tools for defeating the enemy, not for loading democracy onto the backs of the reluctant.Was deposing Saddam a mistake?No.Just because bayonets aren’t the ideal tool for the distribution of democracy, it’s not a mistake to use them for tasks for which they’re ideally suited, such as the defeat and eradication of hostile tyrants.And just because we cannot be sure what will follow the eradication of a hostile tyrant, doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t eradicate him if we can.Did the invasion destabilize Iraq?No doubt.So?Turf wars are likely to follow a godfather’s elimination as his successors jockey for position, but that’s no reason to give mafiosi a safe pass.An organized crime boss may reduce street crime by making people offers they can’t refuse, but who would seriously suggest leaving him in charge of a neighbourhood for this reason?Was it a mistake to stay in Iraq after the capture of Saddam?Yes.Chaos and civil war would likely have followed the coalition’s departure, but the coalidon’s presence did nothing to stop it.Instead of advancing democracy in the region, a military occupation of Iraq may have retarded it.Is it, therefore, a mistake to listen to Zebari and continue staying in Iraq?No.Staying isn’t necessarily a mistake; the mistake would be to stay for Zebari’s reasons.America should redouble its effort to pacify the region — not to prevent a civil war, but to prevent its own defeat.The coalition forces should stay in Iraq because they missed the boat leaving Iraq when they should have left, when the going was good, about 5 1/2 years ago.Then they would have left in triumph; now they would be leaving with their tails between their legs.To use an economic metaphor, had they started to pull out in December 2003, they would have sold at the top of the market.In December 2007, they’d be selling at the bottom.What will America’s leaders do?Judging by voices in Congress, they’ll probably follow the natural inclination of poor investors.Greedy on the way up, gutless on the way down, they’ll bail out just when they should stick with it.The judgment is theirs; the political capital is their country’s.Wish it were the other way around.George Jonas writes for the National Post Good fences don’t always make good neighbours NANCY nourse Border security By Becky Rynor CanWest News Service A cordial treaty between Canada and the U.S.aimed at protecting border security for just shy of 100 years is about to turn ugly.A property owner in Blaine, Wash., is suing the International Boundary Commission after it ordered her to take down a wall which it says violates “the clear boundary vista” agreed to between the two countries.The commission says the wall gives border runners, drug smugglers and terrorists a place to hide.The wall is also close to a recently discovered “marijuana tunnel” and near an area where known terrorists have been arrested, the commission said.“It’s only a four-foot wall,” said Shirley-Anne Leu, which she says is a retaining wall.“It’s holding back dirt so that it won’t run away into the ditch,” she said.Leu also keeps 12 dogs, some of them worth $2,000.“If I let my show dogs out and they go over to the Canadian side of the border, there’s no way I could get them back, no matter how much I shout and holler.” The wall was first noticed by the RCMP, who notified the two commissioners — one Canadian and one American - who uphold the treaty.Both called on the Leus to try to resolve the issue.“The commission told the Leus it would take the wall down at (its) expense, because the Leus said they wouldn’t.Their answer to the offer was to sue,” said Elliot Feldman, lawyer for the commission.He said this is the first time the commission has been sued in 100 years of otherwise agreeably settling boundary sight-line issues.“Over the last 100 years, people have made mistakes and built into the 20-foot vista.And the commission has said it would take them down,” Feldman said.“This wall was built four feet high, 85 feet long and it extends three feet into the clear boundary vista,” he said.The treaty requires a clear sight line of 10 feet on either side of the border, Feldman said.“Ten feet is not a whole lot to be asking for to be able to keep a clear vista.If the wall were built three feet closer to the house, it wouldn’t be a problem.” But Leu said she’s been up and down her street and has pictures of walls, poles and trees that also extend into the clear vista boundary.“Why are they hassling me over this little four-foot wall?” Leu asked.“I don’t want any money, I just want them to leave me alone,” she said.The commission has since filed its own suit, “to ensure the commission won’t be interfered with when the wall comes down,” Feldman said.Oil: Cont’d from Page 9 Mike McKenna.While some firefighters busied themselves with frying to soak up or at least corral what was indeed an oil spill that was found floating in the Tomifobia River, others made their way into the basement of the old Del Monte Hotel, where it was thought that the leak was originating.“Due to the fact that we were told that the owners were out of the province, we gained entry to the basement by cutting the lock on the door,” said McKenna.“Inside we found a broken pipe from which the oil Was coming from.We were relieved to find that the tank that the pipe was attached to had very little oil in it.The oil that was coming out had been running into the drain pipe which exited into the Tomifobia River.” White noodle-like tubing and square pads were put in the basement and in the river, especially made for soaking up hydrocarbons (oil spills).McKenna said fire firefighters remained at the scene for several hours until they were certain, in discussions with the Environment Quebec representative, that the problem was minimal and appeared to be under control.“Our job was done and once the town offices opened on Monday, we handed things over to the building inspector to deal with.It will be his job to make sure that the proper soil samples are taken, in collaboration with Environment Quebec, and procedures are in place to make sure that the owner steps up to her responsibility in the matter,” said McKenna.McKenna was also seen removing a BBQsized propane tank from inside the basement.The only time you are allowed to keep propane in an enclosed structure is if it is a one-pound cylinder used either for a Coleman stove or a torch.Anything larger must be kept outside the building: It is a veritable bomb in case of fire.The department was also called to a suspicious gas smell in a home on Peirce Street around noon on Saturday.There was indeed a faulty appliance or connection, but the problem was caught early and the only damage was a spot burned into the wall behind the appliance. INSIDE Newsroom@shbrbrookerecord.com RECORD Athlétiques BRP winsome, lose more .see Page 14 Thursday, July 12, 2007 page 13 Quebec and Manitoba in gold medal game Under-17 football team downs Western Ontario By Mike Hickey Special to the Record ¦ ¦ »he big match-up is set for Friday in the Football Canada Cup under-17 National Champi-JL onships as the host Quebec squad will take on the defending champion Manitoba team.Both clubs needed strong performances from their defensive units to reach the gold medal game.And Manitoba edged Eastern Ontario 11-10 in one semi-final match while Quebec defeated Western Ontario 12-6.Quebec, coached by University of Sherbrooke offensive coordinator David Lessard, got on the board first thanks to a field goal by Eric Marraopdi-Andrade.Running back Mendy Cardichon of Mount St.Louis would add to the lead in the second quarter with an 11-yard touchdown run.Quebec’s defence did a good job of stifling Western Ontario’s offence, which did not advance past midfield until late in the first half.Although Western Ontario did threaten in the dying minutes of the half, they were unable to capitalize on the opportunity and trailed 12-0 at halftime.It was a different story in the second half, as Quebec was unable to gain any offensive momentum.Ontario cut Quebec’s lead in half in the third quarter after an Adrian Dolley touchdown made the score 12-6.While Ontario had several more scoring chances late in the game, Quebec’s defence came up with several impressive goal-line stands to preserve the win.“Our defence played great all game,” said Lessard.“It’s because of them that we are going to the final.” Lessard also believed that the win would give his team a boost heading into Friday’s gold medal game against Manitoba.“I watched Manitoba play and they are a team that reminds me a lot of us.It will certainly be a good match up.” The offensive player of the game for Quebec was running back Jerome Stewart who credited his defensive team- The under-17 team has done well in the week’ mates for the win.“They kept us in the game.I think that we showed a lot of perseverance today.” Western Ontario head coach Ed Hewiston stated after the match that he was proud of the hard work his team had put in over the past several weeks.“We played well and we played hard right until the end.We were beaten by a team which will be very tough to beat on Friday.” In the battle of Albertas, Southern Alberta grabbed bragging rights with a convincing 51-6 victory in the consolation round.“I was worried that our team might be a little down after losing an emotional match to Quebec in the tournament opener, but we came out and PERRY BEATON/FILE ; tourney.played a very motivated game.We had lots of players contribute on both sides of the ball and it was a nice team victory.It’s always exciting when we play Northern Alberta; it’s a little bit like the rivalry between the Flames and the Oilers," said Southern Alberta head coach Bill McConkey.“We got off to a great start and we looked at this game as a matter of pride.I’ve never beaten Northern Alberta and I’m proud of the way our team played,” said running back Jeff Hassler, one of the many offensive stars for Southern Alberta.Hassler finished with 118 yards receiving and 19 yards rushing.Teammate Stephen Dereniswki was named the defensive player of the game for Southern Alberta.Girls hockey camp In Stanstead ¦ ¦ Jiree NCAA instructors — Kim insalaco, Mare MacDougall and Josh Liegl — will join the JL.staff at the Stanstead Select Girls Hockey Camp this July 28 to August 2 and will be recruiting at the subsequent Stanstead Select U19 Girls Hockey Tournament August 3 to 5.“We are excited to have these excellent instructors join us this year,” said Stanstead Select Hockey director Martin Reaume in a press release.“The main goal for the Stanstead Select Girls Hockey Camp and U19 tournament is to provide high caliber hockey instruction and competition.These three coaches have the experience to help us create that environment for our 2007 players.” Cornell Big Red women’s assistant coach Kim Insalaco will be a head on-ice instructor at the camp and a recruiter for Cornell at the tournament.Insalaco is a veteran of two Women’s World Ice Hockey Championships.As a forward, she made her Olympic debut in 2006 with Team USA, winning a bronze medal.As an NCAA player, Insalaco completed her four-year career at Brown in 2003, recording 127 points (45 goals, 82 assists).She led Brown to two ECAC championships and competed in two NCAA Frozen Four tournaments.A native of Rochester, NY, Insalaco played two seasons for the Oakville Ice of the National Women’s Hockey League in Canada.Wayne State University women’s assistant hockey coach Mare MacDougall will also be running on-ice sessions as a member of the 2007 hockey camp staff.She will also be scouting for Wayne State at the tournament.MacDougall played two seasons of college hockey at Mercyhurst College (2001-’02 and 2002-’03), helping the Lakers to two consecutive league championships (GLWHA in 2001-’02 and CHA in 2002-’03).She earned CHA All-Academic Team honours in 2003 and graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts in history.MacDougall participated in the Olympic Oval High Performance Program in Calgary.During her four-year stint with the Oval, she was a member of the 2001 National Champion Oval X-Treme Team.While attending the University of Please see Stanstead on Page 14 page 14 Thursday, July 12, 2007 RECORD SPORTS < ' 11 PERRY BEATON The Alouettes swept Sherbrooke in two games.Athlétiques BRP struggle at home Sherbrooke wins two at Amédée Roy By Mike Hickey Special to The Record The Sherbrooke Athlétiques BRP had a great opportunity this past weekend to move up in the Quebec Junior Elite Baseball League standings but instead lost ground as they could manage just two wins in five home games.The five-game home stand started out on a positive note Thursday night as Sherbrooke edged Longueuil behind a solid pitching performance by Pierre Miville Deschenes, who went 6 and 2/3 innings to even his season record to 3-3.The veteran righthander allowed just three hits and four walks with five strikeouts before being relieved in the seventh inning after the Dues scored a pair of unearned runs.Etienne St-Amand retired the final batter to pick h>Ai SHERBROOKE, 0C Under 19 National Come watch the best Football in Cai tUEBEC _ ' out .OUAi/wsftelteatei, I *“10 am * Elit Ontario V».South Alberts (du PhTrtHlghlSchool glpa • North Alberta vt.Weit Ontario (Blthop't Co l^oRoconl.pfoud^jpporbè^oltho 2007f5qtb«îl Canada ,u up his third save of the season.Guillaume Corriveau was the hitting star with two hits and two runs-batted-in.Things fell apart on Saturday when the Charles-bourg Alouettes came to town and swept Sherbrooke 11-1 and 2-0.In the opening game the Alouettes hammered out 13 hits and took advantage of four walks issued by Sherbrooke starter Mario Catanzariti who suffered his fourth loss in five decisions.Marc Bourgeois drove in the lone Sherbrooke run.In the second game a trio of Alouette pitchers held the Athlétiques BRP to just four hits, two of them coming off the bat of Max Morin.Sherbrooke starter Karl Tremblay pitched well enough to win; he allowed just one earned run in seven innings of work, but he was victimized by a lack of offence.The Sherbrooke losing streak continued in Game One of Sunday’s twinbill with Laval as the Associés defeated the Athlétiques BRP 6-3.The story of the game was Sherbrooke’s inability to cash in on scoring opportunities as they stranded nine runners proved costly.The Athlétiques BRP did manage to salvage the final game of the series thanks to another strong pitching performance by ace starter Antoine Bernier.Bernier improved his season record to 8-1 with a complete game victory as Sherbrooke outlasted Laval.Bernier allowed seven hits and walked one while striking out three.Sherbrooke scored all the runs they would need in the game in the first inning when Nicolas Bleau blasted a three-run homer, cashing in Max Morin and Jean-Sebastien Gauthier in the process.They added single runs in the second and third innings, driven in by Marc Bourgeois and Guillaume Corriveau, to take a commanding SO lead.Laval scored three times in the last two innings but the Athlétiques BRP managed to pull out the victory that snapped their three-game losing streak and enabled the club to sat one game above the .500 mark with a 16-15 record.The Athlétiques have back to back doubleheaders this weekend.On Saturday they are in Quebec City to play the Diamonds and the following day they are back home to host the St.Eustache Bisons at Amédée Roy Stadium.Extreme win, lose Two teams see different results By Mike Hickey Special to The Record In one of their better games of the season the Sherbrooke Extreme celebrated their return to the Julien Ducharme Centre with an impressive 8-6 win over the Longueuil Patriotes.Mitch Young, Sean Steinwald and Andrew Barber led the Sherbrooke attack with two goals apiece while Jimmy Southall, the team’s leading scorer, picked up four assists.For Steinwald the victory was particularly sweet as he was obtained from Longueuil in a trade two weeks ago.Sylvain Perreault and David Chicoine, a pair of junior players, rounded out the Extreme scoring with a goal apiece.Chicoine, who played a pivotal role in the Sherbrooke junior championship season last year, recently returned to the Extreme organization after spending most of the summer playing junior A hockey in Whitby, Ontario.The Extreme juniors did not fare as well in a key matchup against Longueuil.With first place, and a possible berth to the Founders Cup on the line, the Patriotes came into Sherbrooke and departed with a convincing 10-3 win.Longueuil was in control of the match from the opening faceoff as they led 2-0 after a period of play and extended the margin to 5-0 before Guillaume Comellier finally scored for the home team midway through the second period.Taylor Buckle also scored for Sherbrooke but the home team headed to the locker room after the second period trailing 7-2.The third period was no better as Longueuil outscored Sherbrooke 3-1 with Benjamin Desourdy netting the final Extreme goal.Kerry Blake led the Patriotes attack with three goals and an assist.After the game Sherbrooke head coach Stéphane Jacques was upset with his team’s poor performance in a crucial contest.“Our play was simply uninspired and the Patriotes controlled every aspect of play,” Jacques said.“Some players are serious but others have to figure out if they want to put the effort in that is needed to have a championship team.” Jacques appeared to disagree with Longueuil’s philosophy of supplementing their line-up with players from Ontario.“If they want to get players from other provinces, that is fine but it is done to the detriment of local players,” Jacques said.“We prefer to develop players in our own area and think it would be better if Ontario had to come to us to recruit our players.” Sherbrooke final regular season game will be this Sunday against the Shawinigan Eclairs.The Sherbrooke-Estrie midget team won two of three games in a tournament in Ontario last weekend.They dropped a 5-4 de cision to the host Gloucester squad and then rebounded with a 6-4 victory over Brockville and a 9-1 rout of Whitby.They concluded the tournament on the losing end of 4-2 game against Ne pean.Thierry Boislard led the Sherbrooke offensive attack with six goals and seven assists while Gabriel Verpaelst chipped in with four goals and three assists and Simon Winquist had three goals and four assists.Branden Roach scored two goals and three assists while Xavier Perron had two goals and an assist and Janik Lowry-Gagnon and Scott Beattie collected a goal and two assists.Nicolas Meigs, Hugues Hovington and Nico las Morin had two assists each while Xavier Landry, Jean-Nicholas Vachon, Alexandre Caputo, Derek Carpentier and Maxime Beauregard had one goal apiece.The team is back in action on the weekend of July 29th when they will play in a tournament in Nepean.Stanstead: Cont’d from Page 13 Calgary, Mare received the Jimmie Condon Scholarship for academic and athletic excellence.She also helped the University of Calgary Dinosaurs to back-to-back appear-ances in the Canada West Women’s Hockey Championships.Finally, RPI Engineers (NCAA Division I) women’s varsity hockey assistant coach Josh Liegl has agreed to be a head on-ice instructor at the 2007 camp and tournament scout.“Josh is an experienced university coach and re- cruiter,” said Martin Reaume.“Josh will add professionalism and help create the university hockey environment we want to expose the players to at Stanstead.” A native of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Liegl spent the 2006-2007 season with the RPI Engineers, ECAC Women’s Division I.Coach Liegl spent the previous two seasons as an assistant coach at Colgate Univer-sity.During his tenure at Colgate, he helped guide the Raiders to consecutive winning seasons in ECACHL play and back-to-back appearances in the conference quarterfinals.He also served as the recruiting coordinator for the program.vi.s: .’I .¦iTHEbii RECORD ^———— Thursday, July 12, 2007 page 15 Obituary Cants of Thanks In Memoriams Deaths LENA DOUGHERTY formerly of Bury, Quebec January 27.1907 - May 25.2007 Lena passed away peacefully on May 25, 2007, at the Youville Geriatric Institute, following a gradual decline in her health after celebrating her 100th birthday in January.Lena was born in Scotstown, QC, the second of nine children born to the late Marie Lizotte and the late John Parsons.When she was eleven years old the family moved to a farm on the Herringville Road, Bury, QC, where she attended the Bown School and later a Convent in Coaticook, where she excelled at sewing which proved beneficial to her siblings and her own family over the years.On September 15, 1928 she was united in marriage to Gordon Dougherty and they lived on Gordon’s parents farm, which they purchased several years later.Of this union four children were born, Ronald, their only son died in infancy, Jean, Marguerite and Connie.Two nephews, Robert and Raymond Parsons, were welcomed into the family at an early age.Lena always kept busy with sewing, weaving, crocheting, baking and helping on the farm.Her vegetable garden and the many flowers surrounding her home were proof of her green thumb.Lena enjoyed attending card parties and loved a good game of 500 or Skip Bo.She was a founding member of the Cercle des Fermieres and was honoured for her 65 years contributed to promoting handicrafts.She was a Life Member of the Bury Women’s Institute, member of the Jolly Seniors and served on the Board of Directors for St.Paul’s Rest Home.Lena was predeceased by her husband of 60 years on July 7,1988.She was predeceased by her siblings Eugene, Ronald, Laura, Irene, Maurice, Herman, Corinne and Lawrence.She rested at Cass Funeral Home, Bury, where visitation was held on June 1 and 2, followed by the funeral at St.Raphael Church, conducted by Father Gerard Begin, assisted by Father Richard Larose and Sister Mary Florence Liew.The choir sang her favorite song “Un Jour a la fois” (One Day at a Time) and the hymn “The Old Rugged Cross”.The bearers were six grandchildren Richard, Rock and Dennis Martel, Donna Bennett, John and Dianne Letky.Left to mourn the passing of a kind and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother are Jean (Louis Son-neveld), Marguerite, (William Ellis), Connie (Lionel Martel), Robert (Carole Gosselin), Raymond (Suzanne Rousseau); 12 grandchildren and their spouses and 18 great-grandchildren.A private burial of ashes will take place at a later date.DOUGHERTY, Lena Parsons - We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to family, friends and neighbours for their expressions of sympathy, by cards, floral tributes, charitable donations and presence at the Funeral Home and Church.A special thank you to Everett Boynton of Cass Funeral Home, for the compassion shown us at this difficult time.Your kindness will always be remembered.JEAN, LOUIS MARGUERITE, BILL CONNIE, LIONEL ROBERT, CAROLE RAYMOND, SUZANNE AND THEIR FAMILIES JOHNSTON, Elfreida (nee Fleming) - Freda passed away June 6, 2007, in her 90th year.Freda’s family give thanks to those who called, e-mailed and sent cards.We are thankful for all those who came from near and far to be with us in saying our goodbyes to our beloved Mom.Many stayed to share their memories with us and to remind us of many that we had forgotten.Thanks so much for your comfort and support.A special thank you to the Richmond Foyer staff and nurses for their wonderful care of our Mom, and their loving support when she passed away.They will remember her as “The Purple Lady”.Merci.We’d like to give a special thanks, also, to our sister, Sheila, who had more courage then the rest of us, who took us down Memory Lane with her eulogy to Mom.We’d like to thank the Venerable Heather Thomson for conducting a moving service.Thank you so much.Also to Barry Evans of Cass Funeral Home who was of great assistance when we had questions and no answers.He was very helpful, at a time when the family was grieving, to give us all the answers we needed.Thank you Barry.GALEN, TED, THELMA, SHEILA and EILEEN AND THEIR FAMILIES The Community was saddened when they learned of the passing of Willard Wallace of Thetford Mines.Willard will be greatly missed by his wife, Heather, family members and all his friends.Funeral service was at Candlish United Church, with burial in Riverside Memorial Cemetery.John and Sheila Allan have opened their summer home and will be spending the summer months in the area.Don and Donna Neilson, Steph and HOLTHAM, Franklin Bari - In loving memory of a dear husband who passed away July 15,1993.Time helps to hide the sadness Like a smile that hides the tears.But love and memories hold you fast Despite the passing years.EILEEN MACLEOD, Ethel (1907-2006): In loving memory of mommy, grandmother, great-grandmother.In a quiet lonely cemetery Where gentle breezes blow, Lies the one we loved so dearly Whom we lost one year ago.Your resting place we visit And put flowers there with care, But on one knows the heartache As we turn and leave you there.May the winds of love blow softly And whisper so you can hear, How m uch we love and miss you And wish that you were here.Forever in our heart.BEV HELEN BOB (SHIRLEY) FANNY GRANDCHILDREN Card of Thanks SHERRER, Roger -1 would like to thank my family for their support and help at the passing of my son.To Rev.Simpo Han for the Graveside service; to Teresa for the reading “I Am Free”; to Phil for the eulogy in memory of his father-in-law; to all who sent cards, it is impossible for me to answer them all; sent donations to charities of your choice; to those who brbught food to my home; to the Ladies Guild and Dunham W.I.for the bountiful lunch served in the Hall; to the bikers who came, and to Floyd Bates for carrying Roger on his last ride to his final resting place; to Roy for his “Coke" toast in memory of his brother.These kindnesses will be with me forever.God bless you all.Isaac of Quebec City, were Sunday dinner guests with the Lawrence Allan Family.Eric Allan has returned home, after spending the winter months with family in Ontariio.Jackie, Alyssa and Tasha spent the past week end in the area.Lawrence, Audrey and Charlie Allan spent Sunday at the Rothney home in Cookshire, where a belated birthday party was held for Don.RUBY AND FAMILY Kinnear’s Mills A Allan EPPS, Bernard - Novelist, Satirist, Historian, Scholar, Visual Artist, and “Jennifer's Dad" - Moved on very peacefully and on his own terms at age 71, early Thursday, July 5, 2007 in Kingston, ON.Fondly remembered by family and beloved friends: Jennifer, Jill, Billy, Susan, Punch, Sachie, Audrey, Evelyn, Greta, and many admirers of his work.A public Memorial Service for Bernard Epps will be conducted by Rev.Michael Canning on Saturday, July 14 at 2 p.m.at St.George's Anglican Church, 84 Queen St., Lennoxville, phone: 819-346-5564 or 819-562-6745, email: stgeorgeslennox@qc.aibn.com.All are welcome.Memorial donations for Bernie’s heartfelt cause Literacy in Action (formerly St.Francis Literacy Council), (telephone 819-346-7009) will be greatly appreciated.GREY, Clayton (Tim) - At St-Paul’s Rest Home, Bury, QC, on Monday, July 9, 2007 at the age of 86.Clayton Ibery Grey, beloved husband of the late Betty Baxter and dear father of Robert (Cathy Morrison), Bill (Dawn Wark), Donald (Sandra Young) and Richard (Martha Levesque).Loving companion of Kay Olson.Cherished grandfather of Samantha, Amy, Tim, Adam, Julia, Christopher, Shayna and Katrina; great-grandfather of Avery, Jacob and Nolan.Clayton is survived by his sister Una Lapalme and nephew Mark.In respect of Clayton’s wishes, cremation was held, family and friends can pay their respects at the Cass Funeral Home, 554 Main St., Bury, QC.Tel.: (819) 564-1750 / www.casshomes.ca on Thursday, July 12, 2007 from 1 to 3:15 p.m., followed by a time of remembrance at the Bury Cultural Centre with Rev.Reg Jennings officiating.Interment in the Grace United Cemetery.Clayton’s wishes were that donations may be made to the Brookbury Community Hall, P.O.Box 103, Bishopton, QC, JOB 1G0, would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.Card of Thanks MACDONALD -1 would like to thank all my family and friends who have helped me in so many kind ways when my dear daughter Sharon MacDonald, beloved wife of Alan Rose, died so suddenly at their home in Williamstown, ON.She leaves to mourn her son Randy Mc-Carville (Cheryl) of Canmore, AB and her daughter Melanie Royea of Cornwall, her sisters Sheila Williams of Greenfield Park and Faye LeBrun (Andre) of Megantic and their families.Sharon will always live on in our hearts.HELEN MACDONALD RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES 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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 16 Thursday, July 12, 2007 ! -—THE ¦¦ ¦ RECORD Jtmm'tua MELBOURNE The Melbourne Farmers’ Market, located behind the Town Hall at 1257 Route 243, is opened from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.every Saturday until October 13.More than forty producers to serve you.Visit our site: www.marchechampetre.ca for details.WATERVniE-HATLEY-NORTH HATLEY On Sundays in July, Hatley United Church will worship at 9:30 a.m., Water-ville and North Hatley congregations will worship at the North Hatley United Church at 11 a.m.SAWYERVILLE Come join our treasure hunt! at Vacation Bible School, Sawyerville Baptist Church, from July 23 to 27, 9 a.m.to noon.For children aged 4 to 12.We search for and find treasures in God’s word.Snacks, stories, games, prizes.It’s free! Affiliated with Child Evangelism Fellowship.Parents are always welcome to visit.RICHMOND N.B.Please note that the Legion Brunch for the month of July has been cancelled.We will welcome you back for the next brunch on August 19, 2007.LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville United Church, corner of Queen and Church Street: worshipping at Plymouth-Trinity United Church in Sherbrooke at 10:30 a.m.for the month of July.UPPER MELBOURNE Richmond County Historical Society’s Ice Cream Social, Sunday, July 15,1 p.m.to 4 p.m., Upper Melbourne Town Hall market space.Ticket includes ice cream, strawberries, cakes, lemonade, coffee and a visit to the Museum and Archives.All are welcome.MNNEAR’S MILLS Annual Roast Beef, Ham and Salad Supper, with sales tables, on Saturday, July 14 at the Community Hall from 4 p.m.to 7 p.m.Sponsored by the United Church Women.All are welcome.NORTH HATLEY On July 13 and 14: Edith Butler performs at the Piggery Theatre for two evenings.This “Mother of Acadian Music” will share the songs and tales of her beloved Acadian culture.July 19: The Piggery will hold its annual House and Garden Tour from 9:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.Join us for a tour of 6 or 7 of North Hatley’s homes and gardens.Box lunch included.Information/Reservations: 819-842-2431.HATLEY Ice Cream Social, B.B.Q.and Sale on the United Church lawn, 57 Main St., Saturday, July 14 from 2 p.m.to 7 p.m.Hamburgers, hot dogs, sundaes, homemade sweets, beverages.Musical entertainment.Bring your lawn chairs and sunshine! STANSTEAD Saturday July 14, at Christ Church Hall, Stanstead, “Summer Sizzler Sale”, 9 a.m.to 11 a.m., (Thrift Shop open).Sales tables, serving tea, coffee, muffins, etc.“Wear your favourite Bonnet”, you could win a prize.IVES HILL Card party at Ives Hill Community Hall on Friday, July 13 starting at 2 p.m.Prizes and lunch.Everyone welcome.LENNOXVILLE Pork, Beef and Chicken Mechoui with all of the fixin’s on Saturday, July 14 at the Hut, 300 St.Francis, at 5:30 p.m.Admission charged.Entertainment to follow with Pif Patton & Friends.This is a fundraising for the “40 and over” soft-ball team going to the Canadian National Slo-Pitch tournament in Niagara Falls the beginning of August.For tickets contact Kevin Maclver at 819-569-3505 or go to the Hut.HEREFORD Strawberry Social on Saturday, July 21 at All Saints Church in Hereford from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.Everyone welcome.Donations welcomed.Menu: salads, beans, cold cuts, cheese, bread, punch, coffee, tea and strawberries.GEORGEVIIUB St.George’s Anglican Church Summer Bazaar on Wednesday, July 18 at Murray Memorial Hall, Georgeville from 2:30 p.m.to 4 p.m.Tables for tea.Baking, sewing, knitting, fish pond, white elephant table, tools, toys, fresh baked bread and more! COOKSHIRE-SAWYF.RVTT.T.F.The Sawyerville 4-H will hold its annual Achievement Day on Sunday, July 15 at the Cookshire Fairgrounds starting at 9 a.m.This will be followed by the Bulwer Q.F.A.picnic at approximately 1 p.m.Please bring a “cold dish (salad) and dessert”.All hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks supplied.Come and show your support for the 4-H youth.Info: Marlene 819-875-3656 or Mac 819-875-3842.ISLAND BROOK Island Brook United Church annual Summer Service with Rev.Barb Willard on Sunday, July 15 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a pot-luck lunch at the home of Ilah and Bruce Batley.Info: Terry or Deedee 819-875-5133.HATLEY Luncheon in St.James Church Hall on Wednesday, July 18 starting at 11:30 a.m.Benefit of the St.James A.C.W.Everyone welcome.WAY’S MILLS 13th Annual Quebec Shape Note Singing Convention will take place this weekend, July 13 and 14.Friday night singing will be at the Bishop’s College School Chapel from 7:30 p.m.to 9:30 p.m.Saturday singing will be at the Way’s Mills Community Hall from 10:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.with a pot-luck lunch.Shape note music is basically 4 part hymns and was originally composed and sung by most members of the community as a social event in the early 1800’s.Local people who have never experienced Shape Note music are encouraged to drop by and find out first hand what it is all about either on Friday night or Saturday.There is no admission fee and people can either listen, or even better, sing along.Be a part of the pot-luck lunch on Saturday at the beautiful community center at Way’s Mills on the banks of the ever so scenic Niger river.BISHOPTON-CANTERBURY-BURY Sunday: Holy Eucharist service held at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Bish-opton at 9:15 a.m., St.Peter’s Church, Cookshire at 11 a.m., Christ Ghurch, Canterbury at 2 p.m.and St.Lawrence Church, Lawrence at 7 p.m.Morning Prayer services at St.Philip’s Church, Sawyerville at 9:15 a.m.and St.Paul’s Church, Bury at 11 a.m.BOLTON CENTRE Fundraiser to promote an Annual Seniors Week with Bobbie Dee and friends, Bolton Centre Town Hall, Sunday afternoons, 2 to 4 p.m.Admission charged.Complete supper for additional cost.Saturday, July 28: Beebe Family Fun Day at Beebe Memorial Park, 9 a.m.to 7 p.m.Free Pancake Breakfast from 9 -10 a.m., games, B.B.Q, flea Market.To reserve tables call, 819-826-1749 or 450-292-3073.Price includes drink, hot dog and a chance for prizes.Bring your own chair.All welcome! (Fitch Bay dances are closed for the summer).EATON CORNER Annual Museum Day at the Compton County Historical Museum in Eaton Corner on Sunday, July 15 beginning at 2:30 p.m.Outdoors (weather permitting).Musical entertainment and drawings for door prizes.Pot Luck picnic supper (5 p.m.to 6 p.m.).Hymn Sing at 7 p.m.followed by light refreshments.Please bring lawn chairs.Everyone welcome.• • • This column accepts items announcing events organized by churches, service clubs and recognized charitable institutions for a $7.00 fee, $10.00 for 2 insertions of same notice, $13.00 for 3 publications.Maximum 35 words.If you have more than 35 words the charge will be $10.00 per insertion.Requests should be mailed, well in advance, to The Record, P.O.Box 1200, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 5L6, be signed and include a telephone number and payment Telephone requests will not be accepted.Admission charges and trade names will be deleted.No dances.85th u ^ Birthday The family of Mildred Holliday invite relatives and friends to an “Open House” at the Richmond Legion on Saturday, July 14, 2-4 p.m., to honour her 85th birthday.Best Wishes Only.'appy 80th a Birthday Happy Birthday to Eleanor Bonnallie who will be celebrating her 80th birthday on July 12.4420 Route 147 Waterville, QC JOB 3H0 Best wishes from all your friends She doesn’t accept that people have faults Dear Annie: I moved away from home when I was 19 because I couldn’t live with my mother anymore.She was controlling, had double standards for my brother and me, and was just a very unhappy person.As a kid, I always felt I was walking on eggshells around her.I love my mother, but once I left, 1 never wanted to go back.After a year of not being able to find work, my mother moved in with my family.She had nowhere else to go, so we told her she could stay with us while she looked for a job.She found a temporary position and has kept it for over a year.The problem is that the company won’t hire her on a permanent basis.She says she is sending out resumes, but can’t get an interview because she is 62 years old.Mom makes good money as a temp, but it is not a secure position.My kids are now suffering the same anxieties I felt as a child.Mom has alienated their friends, and they ask me daily when she is going to move out.I confronted my mother about her negativity and lack of patience, and she’s made an effort, but it's not enough.Annie’s Mailbox I want my life back, but Mom has no one else.My brother cut off contact and lives in another state.Mom has no friends, because she doesn’t accept that people have faults.How long do I have to do this?I don’t want to hurt her, but why should my family suffer because Mom can’t get along with anyone?— Frustrated in California Dear Frustrated: Your mother is a healthy adult with a decent job, and you are not responsible for her housing.Tell Mom she is welcome to visit often, but it’s time she had a place of her own.Help her go through the want ads and online listings, pack her up and get her out of there.If she loses her temp job and can’t find another, you can revisit the situation then.Dear Annie: Can you please ask people to stop demanding “Show your teeth” when taking photographs?Not all of us are lucky enough to have a nice smile, and having our photo taken is already a difficult experience.My parents are the worst offenders.I try to put on my “best face,” but their admonishments make me want to cry.Happy occasions turn into torments of self-conscious embarrassment.They are trying to tell me my smile is all right, but we all know it isn’t, and harassing me isn’t going to make it better.Please help them understand how hurtful their remarks can be.— Shutter Shy Dear Shutter Shy: You can’t stop your parents from thinking you are attractive.To them, you are.Since a smile is so important in interpersonal relationships, it would be a shame if you spent the rest of your life in self-conscious avoidance.Is it possible your smile is not nearly as awful as you think?Can you check with your dentist and see if the “flaws” can be fixed?It might be worth saving your money to have a smile that makes you eager to “show your teeth.” Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. -RECORD Thursday, July 12, 2007 page 17 CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by tamous people, past and present Each letter in the cipher stands for another Today’s clue: B equals C “TNLCELCK LA AV TVFELB, DWLHF ABIHTEIZF LA XVZF HVKLBNH NCP ABLFCELMLB NCP XNUFA RVI DVZZR NGVIE KZNSLER.” - PNXLFC WLZAE PREVIOUS SOLUTION —“A man who lives by himself and for himself is apt to be corrupted by the company he keeps.” - Charles H.Parkhurst (c) 2007 by NEA, Inc.7-12 Kit n’ Carlyle IF kitncarlyle@comcast.net U/VD A Ctf www.comics.com Herman & © Laughingstock International Irtc./dist by Umtep Media, 2007 Alley Oop OH NO FUNNY' LOOK ' MCI AWAY/ Aach www cocntcs.com