The record, 15 août 2007, mercredi 15 août 2007

INSIDE THE Brome County NEWS 75 CENTS + TAXES RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 .¦ ¦¦ ¦¦¦¦ hi —.COOKSHIRE FAIR AUGUST 16-17-18-19, 2007 PM#0(M0007682 Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Staff votes yes Three Bishop’s contracts ratified By Eleanor Brown Sherbrooke ¦ ¦ «he president of the Bishop’s TJniversity union says members reluctantly approved new con-.A.tracts on Tuesday.“We all had to vote holding our noses,” said Ginny Stroeher.“We voted Please see Bishop’s on Page 4 Magnola is kaput Closure now permanent Staff Sherbrooke Any lingering hope that the mothballed Métallurgie Magnola plant would be revived was dashed yesterday when the co-owners of the Asbestos plant announced its permanent shutdown.Please see Magnola on Page 8 ft .**; ¦ ¦ ' • t;JU~ Saving The Cheese! PERRY BEATON The monks at Saint-Benoît-du-Lac have bought a new water filtering system - and blue-green algae should not trouble the abbey's residents, nor disturb the famous cheese-making operations, ever again.See page 3.3i mr , i fiiiLEDlTION Cookshire Fair August 16th to 19th, 2007 page 2 Wednesday, August 15, 2007 ! ' .— THF—- RECORD Some churches have canceled one Sunday service ¦" Brief COURTESY TOWNSHIPPERS’ ASSOCIATION In favour of St Mark’s Tpwnshippers’ Day is a day of celebration.It brings together people from all over the Eastern Townships and beyond for an annual one day event that salutes the vitality and creativity of the Eastern Townships English-speaking community, its musicians and dancers, artists and artisans, writers and photographers, entrepreneurs and enterprises — and churches! T-Day 2007 is being held Srpt.23 at Bishop’s University in Lennoxville (that’s a borough of Sherbrooke), and will be blessed with activities celebrating the 150th anniversary of St.Mark’s Chapel.Located on the beautiful campus shared by Bishop’s University and Champlain Regional College, this historic chapel was consecrated in 1857 by George Je-hoshaphat Mountain, the third Anglican Bishop of Quebec.Carefully maintained and beautifully preserved, St.Mark’s Chapel was declared Cultural Property by Quebec’s Ministère des Affaires culturelles in 1989.It remains an important historical and artistic legacy of Bishop’s long and significant role in the Eastern Townships.Ecumenical Since T-Day is being held on a Sunday, an ecumenical worship service will take place at 11 a.m.in the main tent.Some churches in the Eastern Townships have cancelled their own regular services and are encouraging members to participate in the St.Mark’s T-Day service instead.This is a bonus for churchgoers, who would otherwise have had to choose between church and the morning activities at T-Day.Plus, who wouldn’t appreciate an opportunity to congregate in worship on the beautiful Bishop’s University campus.A committee headed by the campus chap- _________ lain.Rev.Heather Thomson, is organizing this very special event.“I am so looking forward to welcoming all the Townshippers’ Day participants to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of St.Mark's Chapel,” said Rev.Thomson.“Our chapel is a special place of great beauty, and the mission of the chapel has been supported by Townshippers’ Association throughout the years.So whether you have been to St.Mark’s many times or have never been, you can look forward to a variety of activities on September 23rd.” Here’s a look at the St.Mark’s Chapel Townshippers’ Day activities.Ecumenical service Hymn sing Brief presentation of the chapel’s history Performances by Bishop’s music students Organ concert Information on the chapel’s stained glass windows Chapel choir concert.The 12 days On the first day of T-Day, my true love.Many of us St.Mark’s Chapel at Bishop’s University is celebrating its 150th anniversary.Keeping In Touch Townshippers’ Association know how much work goes into organizing family holidays.The T-Day organizing committee is planning for the biggest family of all: the Eastern Townships community.And the committee can use all the help it can get.More than 100 exhibitors and artisans display their wares and promote their group or business at Townshippers’ Day.Since T-Day is a green day, there is an opportunity for community-minded and eco-friendly entrepreneurs or businesses with environmental initiatives to participate and showcase their products.T-Day 2007 is a great opportunity for anyone looking for visibility: organizers are expecting up to 10,000 visitors! If your organization is interested in participating in T-Day, please contact Melanie Cutting by phoning 819-346-3061 or by emailing tday@town-shippers.qc.ca.Townshippers’ Association is a non-partisan, nonprofit community organization serving the Eastern Townships English-speaking community.Contact www.townshippers.qc.ca; ta@townshippers.qc.ca; 257 Queen, Lennoxville (819-566-5717; 1-866-566-5717) or 203 Principale, Cowansville (450-263-4422; 1-866-263-4422).Information & Referral Service; 819-566-2182 (1-877-566-2182), info@townshippers.qc.ca.Granby bank heist Granby police are looking for help in identifying a suspect in a bank robbery.The theft occurred July 12 at the Bank of Montreal at 399 Principal.A man sat down while awaiting his turn with a teller, then went up to the counter and presented a piece of paper demanding cash.The man left with a bit more than $1,000 and no weapon was visible.He appears to have left on foot.The suspect (pictured) is described as in his thirties, about 1.8 m tall and weighing about 180 lbs.He is white, with dark hair and speaks French, and has a piercing in either his lip or right nostril.He was wearing dark glasses, a black sweater and blue jeans.___________________________________ Weather Today Cloudy with sunny periods.60 per cent chance of showers.High 21.Thursday: Showers.Low 6.High 21.Friday; Sunny.Low 7.High 19.Saturday; Mix of sun and cloud with 40 per cent chance of showers.Low 7.High 19.Ben by Daniel Shelton PONT YOU THINK IT WÜULV$£A GOODIPEA ID MOVE 1DA DIGGER HOUSE?.WITH FOUR KIPS, CANWBAFFORPTO?Gerour'.' A/a mi we.IPUNNO.A DIGGER HOUSE MEANS 0GGER EXPENSES.RAISING A FAMILY IS ALREAPY SO EXPENSIVE' i V WITH jjJ FOUR KIRS, CAN WE AFFORP /WOT IQ1 JP» •îîèssi^ m More cheese, please By Sarah Rogers Saint-Benoit-du-Lac If anything, local cheese will be safe from the dangers of cyanobacteria.A new nanofiltration system was introduced yesterday at the Saint-Benoit-du-Lac Abbey to provide safe drinking water to the community on the shores of Lake Memphrémagog, where blue-green algae has been detected.A temporary emergency unit, with a membrane filtration system, now produces 27,000 gallons of drinking water per day.The system - developed by provincially-based H20 Innovation — also ensures water for the production of the abbey’s well-known cheeses.In early July, Quebec public health issued warnings on the presence of toxic blue-green algae in the Memphrémagog in addition to a non-consumption warning for Saint-Benoit-du-Lac.Although that ban was lifted earlier this month, the abbey had been transporting water in for its cheese making, at a cost of thousands of dollars.Engineering consultant Jean-Sebastian Ro-bier, with the consulting company Groupe SM, explained that the new system will work as a physical barrier for contaminants, rather than a chemical barrier like chlorine.“So this doesn’t change the state of the cyanobacteria in the lake,” he said.“It just ensures the safety of the drinking water for the community.” Father Minier, the director of the cheese factory for the past 20 years, recalled the abbey’s original water pumps in the 1930s, where the only thing employees worried about was keeping fish out of the system.The monastery has now been considering upgrading its technology for thé past two years.The presence of blue-green algae in the water has stressed that for the abbey community.Minier said, pointing to the importance of providing safe drinking water to the residents and visitors to the abbey, who can number 1,200 daily in the summer.“People are even asking if they can buy our water bottled,” Minier said.A permanent filter will be installed in the fall.And the Quebec environment ministry issued a special permit for the temporary filtering system.Brome-Missisquoi Liberal MNA Pierre Paradis was also on hand yesterday to encourage better protection of local waterways.“Most lakes between Champlain and Memphrémagog have been affected by cyanobacteria,” he said.“Individually or collectively, we’ve all been a bit negligent.” Fourteen lakes in the Estrie have posted warnings so far this summer after they were found to host cyanobacteria.The Lake Memphrémagog monastery dates back to 1912 when a handful of exiled French monks arrived in Canada from Belgium.The abbey and its 225 hectares of land is actually a municipality unto itself, carved out of the municipality of Austin in 1939.MNA Pierre Paradis, at right, joined in with a drink of water — directly from the tap.Below: cheese.PERRY BEATON PERRY BEATON On the road to a happy heart ^ sjucational journey to make young people aware m the Importance of good health All aboard for healthy eating and physical activity! The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Québec invites elementary school teachers and their students on an exciting and entertaining adventure tour of the neighbourhood, the regions of Québec and the world.Discover the benefits of healthy living in your classroom through fun, easy-to-do activities.REGISTER NOW Call 1-800-567-8563 Email us at ontheroad@fmcoeur.qc.ca or download the registration form at www.heartandstroke.qc.ca/ontheroad heart & rT7 STROKE FOUNDATION of quEbcc Finding answers.For lift Canada RECORD Wednesday, August 15, 2007 page 3 Abbey beats algae with new filtration system page 4 Wednesday, August 15, 2007 ¦¦tuf.— ¦ RECORD O’Connor bumped from defence in shuffle Christian Paradis stays where he is Staff Sherbrooke Prime Minister Stephen Harper reorganized his cabinet Tuesday de moting some of his key cabinet ministers, promoting others, and signaling a new approach to politics.The most notable part of the PM’s shakeup was the demotion of embattled National Defence Minister Gordon O’Connor to the revenue department and his promotion of Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay to the sensitive job of selling the war in Afghanistan.Support for the mission has been plummeting and is at its lowest here in Quebec where hundreds of soldiers from Quebec’s Royal 22nd Regiment were recently deployed to that country.Also notable was the meteoric rise of Quebec City area MP Maxime Bernier who, after a mere two years in office, took over the Foreign Affairs job from MacKay.The youthful 44-year-old Bernier first joined the cabinet in January as industry minister.Bernier will be replaced by outgoing In-dian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice, for whom Industry is a promotion.Quebec City area MP Josée Verner moves from the junior portfolio of international cooperation to head the heritage department.Verner, who maintains responsibility for official languages and La Francophonie as Quebec City prepares to fete its 400th anniversary, switched jobs with Bev Oda, who takes over the more junior role as the minister in charge of the Canadian International Development Agency.Tory stalwart Chuck Strahl moves from agriculture to take over the Ministry of Indian Affairs and Northern Development; Saskatchewan MP Gerry Ritz was promoted to the inner circle of cabinet to take on agriculture and responsibility for the Wheat Board.Backbencher Diane Ablon-czy takes over Ritz’s job as Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism.Carol Skelton, who announced she was not planning on running for reelection, was dropped as revenue minister.That means there is one fewer female face at the cabinet table.Remaining comfortably in their seats are other top ministers including Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, Transport Minister Lawrence Cannon, Public Security Minister Stockwell Day, Justice Minister Rob Nicholson, Health Minister Tony Clement, and Immigration Minister Diane Finley, who all maintained their jobs.So did Trea-suiy Board president Vic Toews and Government House Leader Peter Van Loan.The Townships’ only representative in cabinet, Mégantic l’Érable MP Christian Paradis, who is the secretary of state for agriculture, also remains in place.“This new ministry presents Canadians with a clear choice, a choice between strong leadership that is moving Canada forward or a weak opposition that would set taxpayers and families back,” Prime Minister Stephen Harper said in a statement.Tuesday’s shuffle was Harper’s second reorganization of his inner circle.During an earlier overhaul in January the most notable changes included John Baird taking over as environment minister from Rona Ambrose, who moved to intergovernmental affairs.Both held onto their new assignments.Harper tuned up his cabinet before the new Parliamentary season in the fall.He is expected to outline his new priorities, which include foreign policy and crime, in a throne speech following the Ontario election in early October.¦ jéu ¦ Government Gouvernement of Canada du Canada du Canada Simplified Passport Renewal Process Since August 15, 2007, it is easier to renew your Canadian passport.Through the Simplified Passport Renewal Process, qualified applicants no longer have to submit documentary evidence of citizenship, supplementary identification or a guarantor declaration.The Simplified Passport Renewal Process is open to Canadians 16 years of age or over who; • currently hold a Canadian passport issued after January 31 ; 2002, • reside in Canada, and, • were residing in Canada when they applied for their previous passport.Simplified renewal applications may be submitted at all Passport Canada offices, participating Service Canada and Canada Post outlets, and by mail.Other conditions apply.Please consult www.passportcanada.gc.ca or call 1-800-567-6868 or 1 800 O-Canada for more information.Passport Canada wishes to remind Canadians that they are not required to carry a valid passport to travel to the United States by land or sea until the summer of 2008 at the earliest.Since January 23, 2007, Canadians travelling to the United States by air must carry a valid passport or a NEXUS membership card when used at a NEXUS kiosk.Bishop’s: Cont’d from Page 1 not because we were happy, but because we’re so darned concerned about the academic year.“The atmosphere had taken on a vitriolic nature.” Stroeher said three of the four new contracts up for approval were accepted.The fourth, for contract faculty, did not receive enough votes to be decided.“We did not get a quorum,” said Stroeher.“We are extending the deadline until we get a quorum.” The 30O-odd members of the three bargaining units of the Association of Professors at Bishop’s University (APBU) met throughout the day yesterday, getting the details about the contracts and voting by secret ballot.The percentages only were available in the early evening.Full-time faculty voted 73.5 per cent in favour; non-academic staff, whose 153 members went out on strike June 28, voted 82.5 per cent in favour, and the librarians voted unanimously for.“We’re glad the process is over,” Stroeher said.“Now we can focus on doing our real job, making sure the academic year [goes forward].“But we are disappointed in the contracts; we have serious reservations.” Faculty and librarians will not get pay raises over the three years of their contracts.Research funding, Stroeher said, used to attend academic conferences, has been halved to $1,000 per employee.“Union members “literally were voting to save the academic year.” Faculty and librarians were locked out by management in July because, said a spokesman, negotiations were going too slowly and the university wanted all contracts disputes resolved.A tentative deal was made late Aug.6.Non-academic staff unionized three years ago and were trying for their first APBU contract.They will receive a lump payment of 6.5 per cent (not compounded) in cost-of-living for the last three years.For the next three years, said Stroeher, “they made not quite cost of living.” But existing working conditions have been formalized.The possible privatization of the football program and golf course were never at issue in negotiations, said Stroeher, and joint liability on the pension plan is going to an “expert committee.” Bishop’s University principal Robert Poupart is pleased.“My reaction is very positive.We were able to negotiate, to come to a settlement amongst ourselves without going to arbitration.” He said the university must now move forward to cope with its “financial difficulties” — a multi-million dollar deficit — and said he didn’t understand talk of bad blood.Stroeher said union members overwhelmingly passed motions on non-confidence yesterday in the principal and in viceprincipal finance Mark McLaughlin, for their handling of the university’s finances. record: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 page 5 Briefs Tourist dies in crash The 47-year-old passenger of a Mazda Miata that smashed into the centre island of the Eastern Townships Autoroute near Magog Monday died following the crash.Forty-nine-year-old Jennifer Coleman, of Kitchener, Ontario, was discovered under the car.The convertible’s top was down, said Sûreté du Quebec spokesman Louis-Philippe Ruel, “which doesn't give you much of a chance,” The driver, a 47-year-old woman also from Kitchener, is injured but her life is not in danger, Ruel said.The single car accident was the result of driver error, Ruel said; the driver tried to change lanes, realized another car was in the way, and lost control when trying to move back into her original spot.Four-car smashup No one was seriously injured in a four-car smash-up on the Boulevard Industrielle Tuesday afternoon, said Sherbrooke police spokeswoman Karine Côté.“A vehicle slowed down to in order to turn left,” she said.“The second vehicle behind stopped, the third vehicle stopped, the fourth vehicle didn’t.” The accident occurred between Portland and Leger around 2:20.Victoriaville at 8, sharp The more than 30 firefighters and police officers biking for charity will leave Victoriaville this morning at 8 a.m.after arriving last night.The group leaves the Z Plaza Hotel at 8 a.m.and will bike along Route 243 towards Warwick, Kingsey Falls, St-Félix-de-Kingsey, and then they’ll take Route 143 from Richmond to Sherbrooke.The group is scheduled to return to East Side Mario’s on King Street in Sherbrooke at 3:30 p.m.The volunteers are raising money for the Tour Cycliste Frédérick Duguay, named for a local youth, with all proceeds going to the Canadian Muscular Dystrophy Association.One lane on King West One westbound lane on King Street West will be closed to traffic today as the City of Sherbrooke does some repairs between Camirand and Belvedere North.The work begins at 8:30 a.m.and will finish by the end of the day.Guite followed orders?Charles (Chuck) Guite says he was just following orders when he doled out millions of taxpayers’ dollars to ad agencies in return for little or no work on the sponsorship program.Not doing so while he was a senior bureaucrat in the Department of Public Works would have meant being shelved, Guite claims in his defence filed Monday in Quebec Superior Court.Tlie disgraced bureaucrat was convicted last June of fraud and sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison for authorizing payment of $2 million for bogus invoices from ad companies.And while Guite is free on bail awaiting an appeal, he is also fighting Ottawa in the civil courts as the federal government tries to recoup some of its losses.-CanWestNews Free enterprise, says Sutton mayor New dep permit defended By Sarah Rogers Sherbrooke Sutton Mayor Ken Hill is defending the town’s approval of a building permit for a new dépanneur, after the idea was met with criticism locally.Town council passed a resolution at its regular August meeting giving the go-ahead to Couche Tard, the country’s largest convenience store chain, to move into a downtown gas station site.“We do live in a society of free enterprise,” Hill said.“Everyone has a right to a building permit.” The company has yet to purchase the Esso station on Main Street it’s been eyeing, but Couche Tard spokeswoman Denise Deveau said the deal is in the works.“This debate has been open for many years,” Hill said, referring to the opening of a local IGA and a Subway in recent years.“We don’t have the right to turn down a multi-national corporation.” To critics of the new development.Soon to be a Couche Tard?Hill said he has answered every question he could.The building itself will reflect Sutton’s architecture with the use of as much clapboard as possible, he added.“The character of the town has been pretty well-preserved,” he said.Couche Tard began looking for a permit to build roughly two years ago, before the municipality began working on its new urban plan — an ongoing COURTESY process.In the meantime, construction on Main Street in Sutton is finishing up ahead of schedule, Hill said.Work to bury hydro and phone cables that begin at the end of April should be finished almost a month before it was expected to, while crews pave sidewalks this week.“It’s been disruptive, but,not as bad as we thought,” Hill said.1+1 Agriculture and Agriculture et Agri-Food Canada Agroalimentaire Canada Public Notice for Canadian Producers HHi Cover Crop Protection Program Agricultural producers enrolled in production insurance who were unable to seed commercial crops in the spring of 2007 due to flood-damaged land may be eligible for financial assistance under the Cover Crop Protection Program (CCPP).Eligible producers will receive $15 per acre to restore and protect wet cropland.For eligibility criteria call 1 800 667-8567 before August 31”.For more information on the CCPP, visit www.agr.gc.ca/ccpp In June 2007 Ministers of agriculture agreed in principle on Growing Forward, a bold new market-driven vision for Canada's agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products industry.For more information visit www.agr.gc.ca/growingforward Growing Forward is a Federal-Provincial-Territorial Initiative.Canada page 6 Wednesday, August 15, 2007 PFrnon Community Forum Letters to the Editor YOU JUÇT BOUGHT A NB*fc ÇTATE-OF -THE-APT» ALUMINUM IMAC.A HIGHlY REFINED MACHINE, SUITABLE FOR VIDEO EDITING DESKTOP publishing image manipulation and HIGH-END CONTENT CREATION.VJITH 90 MANY POWERFUL APPLICATION^ V/HAT 'WILL YOU DO?VJHAT VflLL YOU DO?VJQVJ, IT'S BEEN 30 YEARS SINCE I'VE SEEN MARY JOE BUTNICK It’s the residents Dear editor I think business owner Jacques Côté is barking at the wrong tree (“The decline of Sherbrooke’s downtown”, Aug.7 Record), the problem with downtown Sherbrooke isn’t the mayor’s office, but the city residents.They are the one who would rather have the low price of Wal-Mart over the personal service of the little downtown stores.I have had the chance to live for a few years in downtown Sherbrooke; things weren’t that great in the late ’90s, but they seemed a whole lot better than today.One thing city hall could do, is to clean it up.By that, I don’t mean the graffiti, I’m talking about alcohol, drug and street gang problems.But that is a whole different can of worms.Michel Trahan Verdun Give your children to the pipes Dear editor: I read Susan Mastine’s column (“Ah, the joys of men in kilts”, Aug.7 Record) about the Highland Games held at Maxville, Ontario.To those who love the sounds & sights of some of the best pipers and drummers in North America, Maxville is indeed the place to be.I have attended many times personally and our band (the Eastern Townships pipe band) has even competed at those games as well as at several others, such as the games in Montreal, Almonte, Ontario, and Loon Mountain, New Hampshire.What caught my eye while reading the article was Susan’s desire to see and hear more pipes.I, as well as many others, agree with her.That being said however is not enough.Our band has existed for many decades, through good times and bad.We’ve had as many as 25 players at one time to as few as several.This leads me to my point.Saying you want to see and hear us is not enough.We need your support to continue.I’m not talking monetarily, but by sending us your “interested” children to learn.Keep in mind that they have to want to learn and not that mommy or daddy wants them to learn.We want them before they get too involved with sports, drugs, alcohol and other teenage activities.We can’t continue without players.Many people in the area who have contributed greatly to the band by helping teach, organize events, etc.To all of those I — we — owe a great deal to them for helping to maintain the Scottish heritage in this area.Learning the pipes or drums is not the easiest thing your children will ever do, but it is likely to be one of the most rewarding experiences of their lives.As a piper or drummer, one never knows where they’ll end up in life, but it can be very surprising and rewarding.A local child from this area, Michael Gray, is one of the best pipers in the world today.He has been a member of the world champion 78th Fraser Highlanders the first year that Canada won the world’s competition.He has been the Pipe Major of a Grade 1 band in Peel, Ontario and is presently down east continuing his professional and piping career.He is a well-known and respected piper, instructor and judica-tor.We have had members of this band play in Scotland as well as play all over North America, playing for the Queen and Governor General.We were the opening act for Rod Stewart in Quebec City in the ’80s, and our band was once even invited to play at the Rose Bowl in California.Yes, there was talk of setting up Highland Games here in Lennoxville at one time.We even had a friend and organizer from Almonte willing to help us accomplish this feat.The financial risk was, however, far too great for us to continue with that line of thought.The tiny town of Maxville, Ontario, with its tiny population, has had at one time four pipe bands, one in each grade.If they can do it, 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The Record welcomes letters to the editor.By e-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com By fax: 819-569-3945 or 450-243-5155 By post: 1195 Galt E„ Sherbrooke, JIG 1Y7 JŒCORD; Wednesday, August 15, 2007 page 7 More than 100 factory outlets on main street Henry R.Keyserlingk And no sales tax! This is the second in a two-part series on our columnist’s top choice fora summer road trip.Forget about long lines and extended waits at airports.Last Wednesday I suggested a week’s road trip through parts of Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine with stopovers in North Conway, Old Orchard Beach and Burlington.Except for the final Burlington leg which involves a worthwhile detour after leaving the coast of Maine, I won’t pretend that my choice is particularly original.If you’ve ever vacationed in one of Maine’s many ______________ charming coastal villages the odds are you drove on a stretch of U.S.Highway 302 which links Montpellier, Vermont all the way to Portland, Maine.More than likely you did so after exiting Interstate 93 in St.Johnsbury, Littleton or near Bethlehem.Ever since the highway was completed in 1932, at least three generations of Quebecers have relied on this scenic highway for their annual six to eight hour trek to the surf, sea and sandy beaches in Old Orchard, Wells Beach and Kennebunkport.If I had to pick the most breathtaking stretch along the 172-mile-long highway it would surely be New Hampshire’s scenic Crawford Notch, which parallels the Saco River.Much like Vermont’s Smugglers Notch, the steep forested mountains and unspoiled wilderness that extend on both sides of the highway are truly inspiring.Also referred to as the Great Notch, or the White Mountain Notch, the name is derived from the legendary Crawford family who for much of the 19th century was associated with the area’s leading inns.As for why the early settlers came up with the word “notch”, the only explanation I found is that the narrow passage through the mountain reminded them of the notches in their cabins.As for the droves of summer travelers who, each year, hurry to reach the coast of Maine, very few are aware that inside the dense forest are some of the best hiking and climbing routes.If you are interested in a true wilderness experience and have a few hours to spare, the choices are endless.Many of the trails lead to huge waterfalls, streams, glacial pools and moss-covered granite cliffs with panoramic views.If you prefer a relaxed stroll, stop at the duck-filled po^id facing the historic Willey House.Next to the parking lot are two short and easy trails that lead through the woods from the nearby bridge.The mile-long one follows the Saco River through the woods, past several beaver dams, and loops back to the bridge.Time to get back on the road.From Crawford Notch to the picturesque small village of North Conway on the 302 is no more than an hour’s drive.There’s an unusually high number of gift shops, designer boutiques.restaurants, hotels, motels and B&Bs.At last count the little town of 2,100 residents (one sixth the size of Cowansville) had more than 100 factory outlets strung out along the main street.The name of the game in North Conway is shopping, and New Hampshire’s no sales tax policy has a lot to do with it.Throw in the panoramic mountain vistas and you have a perfect marketing strategy.Until a few years ago the traffic on the three-mile strip was so horrific on weekends it was faster to cover the distance by bike.Now that most of the road and sidewalk construction renovations Trave been completed, the situation has im-proved dramatically.If you wish to avoid the main street traffic you now have the option of taking the bypass that runs parallel to the main street, all the way to the Wal-Mart at the south end of the town.We always spend the night at North Conway because my spouse, Madeleine, requires a half day to check out the more than 50 shops at her favorite Settlers’ Green Outlet Village Plus.Another good reason is the camp-ground, which faces the crystal clear Saco River and yet is within walking distance of stores, restaurants and entertainment.By the time you consider Saco’s excellent swimming and kayaking opportunities, the new trolley which travels from one end of the town to the other and, finally, the many scenic train rides that leave from the authentic Victori-an-style station, one day and night in the little village is never enough.I’m afraid I have to push on before I run out of space.What can I say about Old Orchard Beach and the seven-mile long sandy beach that you don’t already know?Although they are both only 70 miles from North Conway via highways 302 and 5, the drive takes a good two hours through a half dozen of New England’s quiet and laid-back rural towns.Our two-day stopover on the coast rarely changes.When we are not on the beach in Pine Point, swimming, walking, people watching, reading or talking to our fellow vacationers, you will find us strolling through downtown — and bilingual! 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Please send your resume to: email: Sherbrooke@ictgroup.com or at 375 de Courcelette Street, Suite 400 Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 3X4 park have have become annual traditions.Between the water slides, roller coasters, video arcade, bumper cars, tattoo parlors, fortune tellers and palm readers, we can always count on some good old-time entertainment.One morning is always reserved for a bike ride to Wormwood’s, our favorite .fish restaurant in Camp Ellis.The seven- mile trip along the coast takes us through such familiar locations as Ocean Park, Kinney Shores and Ferry Beach, where Madeleine spent much of her childhood.She still hopes to recognize a familiar face.Irrespective of the weather, we never fail to visit the Main Mall, conveniently located next to our favorite Scarborough hotel or, should I say, our boon-.docking Wal-Mart.This brings me to our final destination, the city of Burlington, nestled on the shores of beautiful Lake Champlain between Vermont’s spectacular Green Mountains and New York’s cascading Adirondacks.To get there from Old Orchard Beach, count on a 215-mile drive which, in our case, means backtracking to North Conway for another night and arriving at Burlington the following day via St.Johnsbury and Montpellier.Why include Burlington?Just the sight of the many sailboats docked at the Community Boat House is a reminder of our own cruising life in Burlington.Then there’s the eight-mile, scenic recreation path that runs along the waterfront, the excellent city campground directly on the shores of Lake Champlain and finally, the Church Street Marketplace.Before signing off, let me just say how much I enjoyed sharing some of the highlights of our favorite summer road trip.If I’ve convinced you to try it out, I wish you perfect weather as well as a safe and enjoyable journey.Comments: henryk@endirect.qc.ca. INSIDE Sports Clarke returns as a coach .see Page 10 Newsroom@sherbrookerbcord.com Wednesday, August IS, 2007 page 9 Quebec under-15s win the gold medal gi #• Saskatchewan takes bronze By Mike Hickey Special to The Record g ¦ |he Quebec under-15 squad used an explosive third quar- JL.ter to build up a commanding lead and then held on, to defeat Team Ontario 88-77 last night to capture gold in the Canadian National Championships held at Bishop’s University.Quebec expanded a three-point halftime lead into a 15-point lead as they outscored Ontario 27-15 and appeared headed for an easy win until Ontario staged a furious rally in the latter stages of the game.“We had a little too much confidence after we built up the big lead,” head coach Yannick Mercier said after the game.“We began to deviate from our game of getting the ball inside and that allowed Ontario to get back in the game.” As expected the final was nip and tuck from the offset as the two undefeated teams resembled prize fighters feeling each out in the early rounds of a championship bout.Quebec drew first blood when Kenny Jean Louis converted a rebound to give Quebec a 2-0 lead.From there the two teams traded runs with Ontario holding a 21-19 lead as the first quarter came to an end.Quebec used a 10-0 run late in the second quarter to go ahead 41-31 but Ontario closed the gap to 41-38 at halftime.The third quarter was all Quebec as they out shot, out rebounded and out hustled their opponents and for good measure they also had the benefits of a few calls from the officials.Leading 48-44, Quebec scored 13 consecutive points that included three straight treys.Antoine Beaumier led things off with an old-fashioned three point play, then Sherbrooke native Vincent Lauzon and Kenny Osse drained long shots from beyond the arc.Lay-ups by Jonathan Tshibuy Kamemba and Osse completed the run that gave Quebec a 61-44 advantage.The quarter ended when a phantom foul call at the buzzer gave Quebec a pair of fouls shots that gave them a 68-53 lead.PERRY BEATON Sherbrooke Mayor Jean Perrault and former premier Lucien Bouchard, whose son is on the under-17 team, watched the under-15 squad win the big match.To their credit Ontario refused to fold and rallied to cut the lead to three points, 78-75, before Quebec players regained their composure and finished the game with a 10-2 run.Lauzon said after the game that it was a special feeling to win gold in front of hometown fans.“I am very happy,” said the Le Triolet student who had two three-pointers.“We were a little nervous at the beginning of the game but the coaches did a great job preparing us mentally in the morning practice.” Neither team experienced any trouble reaching yesterday’s showdown.After going undefeated in preliminary round play, Team Ontario routed Newfoundland 95-45 in Monday’s semi-final contest.Ontario held a 21-20 lead after a quarter of play but put the game out of reach in the second quarter as they outscored Newfoundland 31-7.The winners boasted a balanced attack in which all 12 players scored at least four points.Kevin Pangos, who was perfect on all four field goal attempts including three three-pointers, Richard Peters and Ra-heem Issacs led Ontario with 11 points apiece.Patrick Smith led Newfoundland with a game-high 14 points.In the other Monday semi-final contest, Quebec jumped out to a 25-13 lead over Saskatchewan and never looked back.Despite shooting only 35 per cent from the field (Saskatchewan was a sizzling 49 per cent), Quebec dominated the boards and their pressure defence forced Saskatchewan into 26 turnovers that led to 24 points for the winners.Quebec out rebounded their opponents 63-44 and had 43 offensive rebounds which led to 31 second chance points.Kenny Jean-Louis led all scorers with 22 points while Kenny-Fred Chery added 20 to the winning cause.Kenny Osse chipped in with 15 points while Kewyn Blain and Jonathan Tshibuy Kabem-ba had 12 and 10 points respectively.Same Derk-sen led Saskatchewan with 19 points while Matt Campbell added 14 and Jonathan Harding netted 11.Saskatchewan finished the tournament in third place by virtue of an 87-48 victory over Newfoundland in the bronze medal game.The two teams were tied at 19 apiece after the first quarter but Newfoundland could man- PERRY BEATON No.21 is Jonathan Tshibuy Kabemba.age just 29 points in the final 30 minutes of play as Saskatchewan pulled away early in the second quarter.Matt Campbell led the winners with 16 points while Brenda Hebert and Same Derksen added 14 and 11 points respectively.Ciaran Curran led Newfoundland with 16 points. C^LLtc* JJW *4% \ > - **»*«*«».Cf Medic Alert ALWAYS O M CALL ^g§ » ' pagr 10 Wednesday, August IS, 2007 RECORD SPORTS With basketball, you can come home again And again after that By Mike Hickey Special to The Record Carly Clarke, the former sharpshooting guard for the Bishop’s University Gaiters women’s basketball team, has proven that not only can you come home again, you can do it twice.Clarke, a Nova Scotia native who graduated from Bishop’s in the spring of 2006, was back in her adopted hometown this past week as a member of the Nova Scotia under-15 men’s basketball coaching staff and was enjoying revisiting former haunts and catching up with old friends.It marked the second consecutive summer that Clarke has returned to Lennoxville.The previous year she served as an assistant coach the under-17 women’s team that represented Nova Scotia in the 2006 Canadian National Women's tournament.Local basketball fans will remember Clarke as an integral part of Rod Gilpin’s “run, gun and have fun” squad a few years back that captured the Quebec University Basketball League title in the 2004-’05 campaign and was one of the country’s top women’s teams during Clarke’s five-year tenure at Bishop’s.An excellent student who earned a science degree, Clarke is continuing her schooling at Dalhousie and is fast-tracking her coaching career.This past year, she worked on her MBA at the Halifax university and served as an assistant coach with the Tigers women’s basketball team.She helped the Tigers capture the regular season Atlantic University Sport title and then knock off the number-one seeded University of British Columbia Thunder-birds in the National Championships.“I felt very privileged to being a coach at Dal this past year,” Clarke said during a break in the action Monday night.“I am given a lot of responsibility and am learning a lot about coaching.” There were new lessons this summer when she coached boys for the first time.“I learned a lot from coaching boys, it is a different experience,” Clarke said.“I don’t think 16- to 17-year-old boys are that receptive and particularly to a female coach.After awhile they began to realize that I knew what I was talking about.” Of course working the past two summers with Basketball Nova Scotia had an added benefit: an opportunity to come back to the Eastern Townships, to a gymnasium where she brought packed audiences to their feet with her three point shots and helped train the next generation of basketball players.“I am thrilled to come back to Bishop’s, any opportunity to come back here is an added bonus,” Clarke said.“I am still in the process of discovering what I want to do.Initially I was interested in teaching but I would like to pursue coaching at the university level as a career.” Clarke said that her Bishop’s experience has prepared her well for the coaching profession, imparting on her the importance of team dynamics.“We always had a close-knit team with good team chemistry.At Bishop’s I learned that you needed more than just super-stars, that everyone on a team had a role to play.” Clarke added that she keeps in contact with all her former Gaiter teammates.“I talk to Anouk (Boulanger), Murp (Christine Murphy) and Jessica Koury on a weekly basis and everyone else about once a month, usually through e-mails." A shot from the under-15 gold medal game.PERRY BEATON IftflN a pair of tickets! ^ c i N e m Immediate access to your emergency health data SUMMER SLAM SUNDAY, AUGUST 26TH 8 P.M.Lots of great prizes to win! RECORD will draw 10 pairs of tickets Wednesday, August 22nd.To enter our give-away contest simply cut out the coupon and fill in your name and phone number and send it to: WWE Contest RECORD Box 1200, Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H 5L6 or drop them at our office at: 1195 Galt St.East, Sherbrooke Drawing will take place Wednesday, August 22nd at 10 a.m.Don’t forget to write your phone number! * One pair per family I I « : h—the ¦¦ RECORD Wednesday, August 15, 2007 page 11 Death Death Death Deaths PRÉMONT, Liliane (1950-2007) -Passed away at the Centre d’Accueil de Cowansville, QC.on Monday August 13 2007 in her 58th year.She leaves behind her children Diane, Alain and Marie Eve Tracey.Cherished and loving grandmother to Bianca, François, Jean-Philippe Tracey and Maxime Tringle.Survived by one sister Georgette (André Delisle) and two brothers John and Lucien.At Liliane’s re quest, no visitation.Cremation followed by a graveside service at All Saints Anglican Cemetery, Dunham on Saturday Au-gust 18, 2007 at 11 a.m.Funeral arrangements under the direction of Funérarium Denis Meunier Inc.Funeral Home & Chapel, 402 River St., Cowansville, QC.Tel.(450) 266-6061; Fax.: (450) 266-6057; E-Mail: funerariumdm@qc.aira.com Robert Far-nam, Director.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society (Po.Box.131, Cowansville, QC.J2K 3H1) or BMP Foundation Oncology dept.(950 Principale, Cowansville, QC.J2K 1K3).Forms available at the funeral home.RIVERS, Sheila (1951-2007) - After a short illness, Sheila Rivers died peacefully at the B.M.P.Hospital in Cowansville, on August 9, 2007, 56 years of age, resident of Bedford, QC.Sheila leaves to mourn her beloved husband Gordon, her mother Betty and brother Lesley, other family members and many friends, she will be greatly missed by all.The family will receive condolances at the Dion Funeral Home, 215 River St., Bedford, QC.Tel.: 450-248-2911 josephdionfilsltee@bell-net.ca Friday, August 17, 2007 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.Funeral service at funeral home at 11:00 a.m.The Reverend Thora Chadwick officiating.See More on Page 12 Death BEAUDREAU, Margarita Johanna - Peacefully and with dignity at the Wales Home, Richmond, QC on Sunday, August 12, 2007, in her 94th year.Wife of the late Clifford Beaudreau, mother of Judith Buck (Jim) of Okotoks, AB, grandmother of John Buck (Kelowna, BC) and Jeff Buck (Christine) of Edmonton, AB, great-grandmother to Alexis, Jackson and Victoria.She is also survived by nieces, Pat Dier, Joan Carruthers and Faye Clement; nephews Bill Dier and Ron Beaudreau: godsons Kipp, Jeff and Jim Miller.Margarita was devoted to her family and we all have fond memories of her loving, generous ways, her stories, wise advice and the laughter we shared.She also gave over 20 years to the Brownies and Guides in the area, helped start Community Aid in Lennoxville and was a member of several organizations.Margarita will be remembered for her energy, ready smile, her love of and skill at the bridge table and great kindness to all who knew her.The family would like to thank the Wales Home for their wonderful care over the last 6 years.Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St., Sherbrooke, QC (Lennoxville), Tel.: 819-564-1750 / www.casshomes.ca where friends may visit on Thursday, August 16 from 7 to 9 p.m.A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 17 at 2:00 p.m.in St-George’s Anglican Church, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville).Interment in the Malvern Cemetery.Donations in her memory to the Wales Home Foundation, 506 Rte #243 N.Richmond, QC, JOB 2H0 would be appreciated.BRADFORD, Dr.Eric - Of Davis, California, of sudden heart failure, on July 29, 2007, aged 77.Surviving are his loving wife, Elizabeth, for 53 years; son Ken (Pat), daughters Anne (Harry) Harris, Margaret (late Don) Aumann, Ellen (Phil) Jarete; 6 grandchildren: sisters Hazel Elliott, Hanover, ON, and Amy Bessey, St.George, NB.Memorial service was from Davis Community Church, August 3, 2007.In Memoriam KIRBY, Merlin Derby - In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother who left us ten long years ago on August 15,1997.Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday.Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.Missed and remembered, THE KIRBY FAMILY HOLMES, Arthur Stevens (Steve) - Died on August 13, 2007 at the Connaught Home in North Hatley, Quebec in his 82nd year after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis.Dearly loved husband of Betty for 60 years.Loving father of Judith (Maurice Bradley), Hugh (Anne) and Glenn (the late Shelagh).He was predeceased by his son Timothy.Grandfather to Heather, Douglas, Gordon, Michael and Christina.He is survived by his brother Bert (Jean) and sisters-in-law Mary Jean Bean, Barbara Reed and Nancy Elliott (Ken).Steve was born and raised in Montreal.He saw duty during WWII with the R.CA.F.and served in Coastal Command Squadron #423 in Scotland and Ireland.Upon his return he started an electrical contracting business with his brother Bert.He retired to North Hatley in 1984.Steve was an avid skier and curler.He was a strong supporter of the United Church and a member of the King Edward Masonic Lodge.There will a funeral service at the North Hatley United Church on Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service.At Steve’s request, cremation has taken place.There will be a private family interment at the Reedville Cemetery immediately following the service.Sincere thanks are extented to The Connaught Home for their compassion and care.In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy to a charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family.Arrangements are being made by Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St., Sherbrooke, QC.(Lennoxville) Tel.: 819-564-1750 / www.casshomes.ca PETERS GILDAY, Joan (nee Goodeve) - Peacefully at The Manoir Lac Brome, Knowlton, on August 11, 2007 after a courageous fight against cancer.Joan was bom on September 8,1922 and spent her early life in Kingston, London England and Toronto where her father was posted by the Canadian army.Many of her fondest memories of growing up were of her years living at Royal Military College, Kingston.In 1940 Joan’s education at Queen’s was cut short in second year when her father was appointed to Atlantic Command Headquarters and she joined her family in Halifax.Here she worked in the Signals Office at the Naval Dockyard and was soon appointed to take charge of the Admiralty Signals Records Office, Area Command HQ.This experience no doubt emancipated her because when her children grew up and left home and after contributing to the community for years as a volunteer, she joined the work force again.Joan worked at McGill University in the Faculty of Management and ended a distinguished career in 1989 when she retired as Director, MBA Placement, Faculty of Management.Joan’s volunteer work was important to her throughout her life.She served on many boards, including Welfare Federation of Montreal, Junior League Camp, Montreal Council of Women, Victorian Order of Nurses, Montreal Boys and Girls Association and Westmount Municipal Association.She was a Regional Chairman of the 1953 Red Feather Campaign, President of The Junior League of Montreal 1958-1960 and was a Directress of the Mont real Church Home.When she moved to Knowlton after retiring from McGill, she continued serving the community, as a director of Town of Brome Lake Wellness Volunteer Centre, Pettes Memorial Library and Brome Lake Theatre.Joan was charming, diplomatic, a loyal friend and feisty.She was married twice, for 34 years to Pete Peters and for 28 years to Angus Gilday.She was not only a loving mother and grandmother to her family and step family, but she was an anchor in all of their lives.She was a steadfast supporter of her extended family and she and Angus generously welcomed her family to their house, Gilgood, on many happy and memorable occasions.Joan sought the best in people and leaves this world a better place.Joan was predeceased by sister, Anne Goodeve, first husband, Frederic H.Peters and second husband Angus M.Gilday.She leaves her son Frederic Hatheway (Gwyneth) and daughter Catherine (James Clubb); three grandchildren, Wendy and Jamie Clubb and Sarah Peters; four great-grandchildren: Hope and Georgia Clubb, Alexis Peters and Henry Travis.She will be fondly remembered by Davd and Diane Gilday and their children and by Steven and Heather Padner.Her passion for life will be missed by her many friends including the members of The One O’clock Club, the Twelve O’clock Club, The Lunch Bunch and lately, the gang at The Manoir.The funeral service from St-Paul’s Anglican Church in Knowlton, QC, will be on Friday, August 17, at 11 a.m.In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the B.MJP.Foundation (oncology dept.) 950 Principale, Cowansville, QCJ2K1K3 www.bmpfounda-tion.ca would be appreciated.Arrangements entrusted to the Desourdy Wilson Funeral Home, 104 Buzzell, Cowansville, QC, J2K 2N5, Tel.: 450-263-1212; fax: 450-263-9557 info@desourdywilson.com page 12 Wednesday, August 15, 2007 record; Cards of Thanks FOWLER - On behalf of Lewis and I, we would like to thank each and everyone who attended our 50th Wedding celebration August 4 at the Danville legion.Especially we would like to thank all of you for the lovely gifts, cards, flowers and currency that we received.A special thank you goes out to our families, and to anyone who helped in anyway to make this such a joyous occasion.Sincerely, LEWIS & JOAN FOWLER LYNCH - We wish to thank everyone for making Brian’s Surprise 50th Birthday Party such a success.We pulled it off Many thanks for all the food, cards, gifts, laughter, and most of all, for all your friendship.This day will be cherished forever.Thank you all.BRIAN & PENNIE LYNCH AND CHILDREN The 110th annual Thayer Family of Lower Canada-East and Vermont reunion was held on Sunday, August 5, 2007 at Prouty Beach in Newport, Vermont.There were 37 family members present, which is more than double last year s attendance.The usual potluck feast was enjoyed on a beautiful sunnv day.Wendy Whitcher gracefully accepted the position of Vice-President of the Canadian side, and all other officers remained the same.The Canadian officers are now Ernest Thayer (President) Wendy Whitcher (Vice-President) and Kim Nichols (Secretary/Treasurer).The US officers are Lynn Thayer (President), Dick Brown (Vice-President) and Debbie Swistara (Secretary/Treasurer).Thayer family deaths this year include: Bruce B.Thayer, 50, of Rockingham Road who died at his home on Saturday, July 29, 2006; Orman Mann “Red” Thayer Sr., 84, of North Haverhill, NH, died October 29, 2006, at his residence on Briar Hill; Claire Louise (Thay- 110th Thayer Family Reunion Fomilv nf nr\ \ A 1 ?a er) Walter passed away December 10, 2006; Bertha (Thayer) Smithers, 82, passed away on March 10, 2007 at her home in Mansonville, QC; Allan Charles White, born August 1,1938, passed away Sunday March 11, 2007 in East Peach-ham, VT; and Shirley (Thayer) Fullerton, 65, formerly of Woodsville, NH died April 18, 2007, in Springhill, FL.Births this year include Kate Mackenzie Eldridge, born November 23, 2006 Kate's parents are Patricia Lachance and Jeremy Eldridge, of Mansonville, Quebec.Kate is Rupert and Gilda Clark’s great-granddaughter.Congratulations were in order for Clarence Rolleston and Esther Marrotte who were married on June 25, 2006, and also to Lynn and Brenda McKenney who were married November 11, 2006.Rupert and Gilda Clark celebrated their 55th anniversary on August 23, 2006; On September 9, 2006, Ernest and Ruby Thayer celebrated their 46th anniversary; and Allen and Alice Whitcher celebrated their 50th anniversary on Oc- tober 20, 2006.Ernest Thayer retired on November 30, 2006 and is now happy to have more time to volunteer in his community.Roger Wallis retired from 23 years of military service on February 19, 2007, and is now repairing military vehicles, after recently moving back to Quebec.Alice Whitcher read the traditional Thayer prayer, written by her mother Ethel (Hoyt) Thayer.She also spoke about some of the Thayer family history, reminiscing of past reunions, loved ones lost, and daily life in days gone by.For the last few years, the reunions have had predominantly Canadian family members attending.As a result, a new location was decided upon, which will hopefully accommodate everyone a little better.The next reunion will be held on August 3, 2008 at the Advent Christian Campground in Beebe, Quebec, at noon.For directions or further information, please contact Kim Nichols at (450) 292-3157 or kn4tfa@yahoo.ca.Richmond Hill Women’s Institute August meeting LfSSSS?Hill Women’s Institute was held on the 7th at Valleyview Hall.Edith Farant, Co-President, opened the meeting by leading us in repeating the Collect.She welcomed Doris Stevens, County President, and two Publicity Convenors from other Branches.She also thanked the hostess.The roll call was answered by 9 people, bringing food for Meals on Wheels.The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.The County President installed Dot Thompson as a new member in our Branch and she was warmly welcomed.The Treasurer gave a brief report and Edna Smith gave us a donation from a friend of our Branch.Correspondence was attended to.Convenors’ reports were requested.Agriculture: there had been another article about windmills in the paper and Edna Smith had spoken with Mayor Ger- ’ -—~ waui.J/IUUUUIJ Hum- ing was going to happen this year.Health & Community Living: Donna Coddington said that laughing a lot gives your health a boost.Education & Personal Development: Edith Farant told us school was starting August 30.She also mentioned that a baby shouldn’t be left in any seat for over an hour.Publicity & Awareness: Jean Storry said that reports are being sent in and notices given of our Social Afternoons.Pennies for Friendship, we each submitted pennies to attend one last time before school.It was moved by Edna Smith and seconded by Dot Thompson that Edna purchase additional groceries to round out our boxes.She will present a bill after buying them.We will host the semi-annual County meeting on Monday, August 27, starting at 9:30 a.m.Each member is to bring muffins, Edna Smith will take care of tea, coffee and orange juice.To help keep the Hall cooler during an enter- available for $10.00, $1.00 of which will stay with the QWI.She also spoke of the handicraft competition for Convention and the need for new ideas.She gave us quite a break-down of how our yearly dues are allocated and a brief explanation of the budget.We were pleased to learn that there are 529 members in the QWI divided into 13 Counties and 41 Branches.Jean thanked her and presented her with a small gift.Jean had prepared a brief quiz on the W.I.and prizes ‘"“.“‘T**'- ,,c wu stJuimuea pennies tainment, it was decided we «fhnuiH hJl “7 77““ s!11“li ëirt- jean nad preequivalent to our age.Sunshine: no some portable fans Dot Thomnsnn i • a parec* a bnef quiz on the W.I.and prizes cards needed sending but Doris Stevens ly volimteered to donarJ^Thi .t Wf\re awarded to Doris Stevens, Louise thanked us for her, on the loss of her sis- U by tona adding i' an^ EiIeen Perkins.ter.Jean Storry gave a short report on at- seconded by Edna Smith thaTS» f Evfryone eWd lunch and a visit be- tendmg the 60th Anniversary party for chase a pedestal one for home’ 0ne member.Richmond Young Women’s Branch.Business bpirur mmniotoH i o» Edltb Farant, was surprised with a birth- Under unfinished business, everyone ry hostess read a few toke