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Francois Tanguay Renewable energy by the billions - Page 6 THE RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Artists wanted Page 4 75 CENTS + TAXES PM#0(M0007682 Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Man run over by ATV in Magog Cegep students march to end the strike à m $ -'Æ-T# EVAN LEPAGE The students, holding signs with slogans like "studying is our priority” and "strike, no thank you,” marched from the CEGEP's pavilion 5 to the pavilion 10.Many of the students wore green clothing or green squares, indicating they were in favour of tuition hikes.A 74-year-old man suffered serious injuries when he was struck by a four-wheeler in Magog on Saturday.The driver of the all-terrain vehicle was moving too close behind the elderly man and struck him.He then rolled over the victim’s body with the machine.Memphremagog police were not aware Monday afternoon of the severity or nature of the 74-year-old’s injuries.Police in Memphremagog dealt with multiple other incidents over the weekend as well.A 53-year-old woman was the victim of a theft-by-distraction in the parking lot of a Magog grocery story last Friday.At around noon, a man approached the victim asking for help with his GPS.Later in the day the woman received a call saying her credit card had been used for multiple transactions.It was then that she made the link to the man she had helped that afternoon.Police also arrested two drivers under the influence of alcohol last weekend.The first driver was a 52-year-old man from Stanstead.He was arrested on du Parc Road in Orford on Friday afternoon with a blood-alcohol level more than double the legal limit.Then on Saturday, police arrested a 21-year-old Sherbrooke resident in Magog for driving while above the 0.8 legal limit of alcohol.This incident happened exactly one day before the province of Quebec’s modification to the road safety code forbidding anyone 21 years-of-age or younger from driving after consuming even a drop of alcohol came into effect.By Evan LePage A group of approximately 125 Cégep de Sherbrooke students, many of them police tech students, held a short march Monday morning to express their desire to return to class after nearly 30 days of being on strike.Gathered outside the CEGEP’s pavilion 10, where the police tech students' classes are held, the group listened to a speech from event organizer Dany Belanger before setting off on its march, with multiple police vehicles acting as escorts.“We are all united today because we share the same goal, which is to return to class,” Belanger told the crowd.“There are possibly people in favour of the strike here, and people against it, but that’s not important.The goal today is not to say whether we are for or against the strike, but to say that we want to go back to class.” Belanger also asked that the demonstration remain peaceful and that students strive to not in any way impede local residents or drivers, two pieces of advice that the marchers adhered to.The students, holding signs with slogans like “studying is our priority" and ConTd on page 3 Lamontagne charged with murder Pages V .Mascot in need of a name Page 3 Page 2 Tuesday, April 17, 2012 The Record Do you have an idea for The Record news reporters?We’re always looking for new stories.Send us an e-mail or call us if you have knowledge of a story you think we should investigate.We won’t be able to take on every project, but we will read every message! Newsroom telephone: 819-569-6345 e-mail address: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Visit our website daily Get daily news headlines from The Record.weather, Quebec, Canada, World, business, sports, entertainment news and more! www.sherbrookerecord.com Weather TODAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH OF 17 LOW OF 12 / WEDNESDAY: X./ 'yr SUNNY / I HIGH OF XX LOW OF XX Mt FRIDAY: SHOWERS HIGH OF 17 LOW OF 9 -1 V / THURSDAY: MIX OF SUN \___ AND CLOUD , HIGH OF XX.< A LOW OF XX SATURDAY: CLOUDY, FLURRIES HIGH OF XX LOW OF XX newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record A trip to France for the cost of a concert ticket As spring attempts to take hold, we are all beginning to yearn for those mild, bright days when we can put away our winter coats and head outdoors to enjoy some of that fresh air that we have been missing for the past six months.Why not go one better?France in the springtime is sure to rekindle your spirits and on Saturday April 21 at 8 p.m.in St.Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (256 rue Queen), The Uplands Chamber Players and The Es-tria Woodwind Quintet will be presenting “French Impressions”, a wonderful evening of French Impressionist works which will transport you to France for the price of a concert ticket (and without the jet lag).What’s that you say?You thought that French Impressionism was relegated solely to the visual arts with famous artists like Monet?Not at all.During this same period, famous composers like Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel and their contemporaries were also creating impressions of French scenery but instead of canvas and paint, their medium was sound.This production will therefore bring us scenery from France that we can enjoy with our ears instead of our eyes.One of the composers featured on this program is Maurice Ravel.In this case, two of his most passionate works will be presented: “Pavane pour une enfante défunte” and the second movement of his famous Piano Concerto in G.For this occasion.Uplands pianist Cheryl Stroud will join the Estria Woodwind Quintet to bring these works to life.Other works on the program include two major French Impressionist chamber masterpieces: Ladislas de Rohozin-ski’s “Quintette Pastorale” and Maurice Dela’s “Petite Suite Maritime”.Ladislas de Rohozinski was a well known conductor and musician but unfortunately, his compositions were not as well known.Following his death, his grandson Olivier de Rohozinski, discovered the composer’s entire oeuvre in an abandoned basement and had them recopied so that they may be brought back to life.Olivier, along with his wife Béatrice, happen to spend half the year in the Eastern Townships and a few years ago made contact with the Estria Woodwind Quintet who agreed to bring de Rohozinski’s work back to the concert stage.The “Quintette Pastorale” is a wonderful rendering of the beautiful French countryside and the composition has a definite French Impressionist flavour.Maurice Delà, although a Canadian composer, went through an impressionist period of composition and his “Petite Suite Maritime” is a wonderful example of this.Many Canadian composers of this period studied with the masters in France and this is why many of them began their careers using the musical language of their teachers.The movements of “Petite Suite Maritime” are entitled, “Skiff” (a maritime fishing boat), “Mouettes” (Seagulls), “The Enchanted Island” and “Shell Works”.One can almost smell the salty air as each of these maritime subjects is rendered in sound and we can easily hear the rocking of the fishing boat in the waves and the sound of the seagulls as they fly overhead.As a special treat, Estria will present French composer Jacques Ibert’s “Trois Pièces Brèves”, three short character pieces whose impressions are left completely up to the listener and Claude Ar-rieu’s reed trio entitled “Suite en Trio”, a wonderfully vaudevillian work for oboe, clarinet and bassoon.Claude Ar-rieu was one of the few female composers of the period (one other being Germaine Taillefer from “Le groupe des six”) and she was an incredibly prolific writer who composed for almost every medium, including orchestra, chamber music and the theatre.For this last production of the season, Uplands clarinetist Pauline Farru-gia and Uplands pianist Cheryl Stroud will be joining the Estria Woodwind Quintet in order to present a wonderful array of different formations of piano and wind instruments.If you want to visit France with Uplands and Estria this coming April 21, tickets can be reserved by contacting The Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre at 819-564-0409.Reservations are strongly recommended if you want to be assured a seat for this one time only production.Submitted by Pauline Fanugia Colebrook NH Kiwanis plans Cinco de Mayo fund-raiser The Colebrook Kiwanis Club is planning its third annual Cinco de Mayo party and fund-raiser, this year taking place on the actual holiday date of Saturday, May 5 at the Colebrook Country Club.The evening starts with the Colebrook Academy Key Club’s Chili Cook-Off, taking place from 5:30 to 7 p.m.in the dining room.The Cinco de Mayo party follows from 7 to 10 p.m.in the lounge, offering a chance to taste fine Mexican beers from White Mountain Distributors and Amoskeag Beverage, along with a margarita bar.The festivities will include a 50/50 raffle, Mexican Hat Dance, a Macarena contest, pinata, adult balloon drop and other games, concluding with a fireworks display.Proceeds from this event benefit the fâwanis Club’s community service projects.Cinco de Mayo tickets cost $20 per person and $35 per couple, which includes the Chili Cook-Off, the Mexican beer-tasting, margarita bar, and spicy Mexican hors d’oeuvres.Tickets are available at the door or in advance at the Colebrook Country Club or the News and Sentinel office.Sponsors for this event are Auto North, Colebrook Carpet Center, the Colebrook Copy Center, First Colebrook Bank, Hooksett Fireworks, LaPerle’s IGA, Lin-Jo Creations, The News and Sentinel, Northern Tire, Prepco, and Sibgo Tree Company.More information is available from Clay Hinds, at 603-237-5566.The Kiwanis Club is on-line at www.colebrook-ki-wanis.org, and meets at 7:15 a.m.every Tuesday at the Wilderness Restaurant.For those who wish to attend only the Key Club Chili Cook-Off, tickets cost $5 each and may be purchased at the door.Information about this event may be obtained by calling advisor Lindy Falconer, at 603-237-9939.Submitted by Clay Hinds 603-237-5566 Ben by Daniel Shelton MOMMY.ARE YOU SURE THERE ARE NO JEPI PAY CAMPS t' rm (%sss I vZz*z2 1 he Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday.April 17, 2012 Page 3 Local EWS When they submit the single entry per person that is allowed, they will have the added challenge of coming up with a name that has the same meaning and pronunciation in both English and French.City’s Summer Games mascot still nameless CORRINNA POLE The students at Lennoxville Elementary School welcomed a special visitor Monday.The students at Lennoxville Elementary School welcomed a special visitor Monday when the official mascot of the Summer Games-Sher-brooke 2013 took a break from his training to stop by.The nameless seven-foot-tall ruby-throated hummingbird was making its school rounds to encourage the kids to help find a very special moniker before the contest closes on April 22.Lively and colourful, Quebec’s smallest bird was chosen for its amazing abilities - its wings beat 55 times per second, its heart up to 1,260 times per minute, it can fly over 500 miles nonstop and it can dive at speeds of 96 km/h.With so many fantastic features, coming up with a name should be a piece of cake but participants up to age 21 will have their work cut out for them.When they submit the single entry per person that is allowed, they will have the added challenge of coming up with a name that has the same meaning and pronunciation in both English and French.The winning name, which must be suggested without any parental involvement, will be awarded a full access VIP pass for four to the opening and closing ceremonies and any of the 20 summer sports events from Aug.2 to 17, 2013.Complete athletic wear in the summer games official colours are also included.To enter the mascot name contest visit mascotte jeuxducanada2013.ca.The winning name, selected by a panel of judges, will be announced on May 1, 2012.The Host Society of the Canada Summer Games - Sherbrooke 2013 is also seeking Volunteers who can give any amount of their time before and during the games.For more information visit www.2013canadaga mes .ca Bishop’s jersey Belfast bound By Corrinna Pole Along awaited Bishop’s University hockey jersey may soon be added to the vast collection of a Northern Ireland sports pub, thanks to the intervention of a former Townshipper.Wanda Huntington was disappointed when she heard Rockies Sports Bar owner Jim Graves announce to CTV’s Canada AM last Friday that an elusive Bishop’s hockey jersey was the only one preventing him from completing his collection of 50 Canadian Universities.The Manitoba native and former prohockey player and Irish National hockey team head coach founded the only Canadian sports bar in Northern Ireland.Given its theme, the bar naturally features sports memorabilia that pay tribute to the great Canadian game and boasts the largest Hockey Jersey collection on record.It would also hold the record for having a complete Canadian University hockey jersey collection, if not for the absent Bishop’s one.Now in Ottawa, Huntington took it upon herself to email Kevin Doherty, Bishop’s athletic facilities supervisor, expressing her disappointment.r « COURTESY Last Friday Ireland based Rockies Sports Bar owner Jim Graves announced on national television that his collection of Canadian University hockey jersey's was shy by one - from Bishop’s University, but after several failed attempts, he may be getting his jersey after all.Writing that her “heart fell, along with my now bruised Townshipper Pride,” beyond the missing Bishop’s jersey Huntington was most disturbed that the many attempts by Graves at contacting the University had gone unanswered.“Not only was I raised to be very proud of coming from the Eastern Townships, but whether we attended or not, we were raised to be very proud of Bishop's University,” Huntington wrote.“I was extremely embarrassed when I heard that it was Bishop’s who was missing, and that no response.even a polite decline.had been issued." Huntington was so earnest about correcting the gaff she offered to deliver a jersey, by mail or in person, to the bar across the pond.Though appreciated, her offer was unnecessary.Although Doherty was unaware of the original request or the national television attention until he opened the email Monday afternoon, he told The Record he was eager to help out.“1 still have one of my old hoc key jerseys back from the 70’s and 80’s but I don't want to give that up." said Doherty, noting he’s not received requests like this in the past.“What I'd like to do is make an arrangement.I’ll send him a jersey if he sends me a hat because I collect hats.” After being told that Doherty was looking into stocking the bar with a jersey, a pleased Huntington said her Townshippers pride had been reinstated.Sherbrooke resident Lamontagne charged with murder A62-year-old Sherbrooke man has been charged with second degree murder after an altercation over a vehicle sale turned deadly.Just before 5 p in.Sunday a tight broke out between 44-year-old Marc Prince and 62-year-old Yves lamontagne at the latter’s residence at 1061 Claire-Jolicoeur Street in Sherbrooke.Prince presented himself at Hie home to discuss a vehicle transac tion between the two men when tilings ajv parent ly escalated.Lamontagne reportedly used a kitchen knife in the ensuing fight and caused severe injuries to Prince.The vic tim was transported to hospital but died of his injuries Sunday night.Lamontagne was arrested by Sher-brooke police at the scene of the crime.He was transported to the Sherbrooke courthouse at around noon on Monday before formally being charged with second degree murder at around 2 p.m.The accused’s trial was postponed until Monday, Apr.23 in order to allow him to meet with the defense lawyer that will be representing him.He is to remain incarcerated until that time.This is the first murder case in Sherbrooke since February of 2011 when Nancy Landry was charged in the death of her three-year-old son Nathan Carneau.According to a lawyer for the prosecution, the investigation is ongoing and an autopsy is underway to determine the exact injuries that caused Prince’s death.Travel Vaccination Service • Hepatitis A and B • Typhoid • Update your immunization schedule Thursdays 2 p.m.to 6 p.m.Rachel laijeunesse Sylvie I .ussier Marie-Claude lupointe Jc JeanCoutu âonâf&nmir «47 Queen Street lennoxville On appointment only.Other services: Blood tests Monday mornings.For more information, the team from the laboratory will be glad to help you.819-569-3601 Page 4 Tuesday, April 17, 2012 newsrootn@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Artists wanted to help cap the RCHS time-vault Nick Fonda Special to The Record Richmond If you are a visual artist who works in three dimensions and if you live in the Val-St-François RMC, you might want to get in touch with the Richmond County Historical Society.Beverly Taber Smith, vice-president of the RCHS, explains, “We are a small, non-profit organization which is run entirely by volunteers.We operate a small museum which is open in the summer or by special request, as well as an archives which gets one or two calls a week, often from individuals who live as far away as Australia who are researching their family history which they’ve traced back to this area." “The year 2012 is important for us,” continues Simon Langeveld, secretary-treasurer of the RCHS, “because it marks our 50th anniversary.We didn’t think we could let an occasion like this go by without doing something a little special to mark the event.We thought we should do something a little bit fun but which nevertheless reflects the Society’s aim of preserving the area’s history." The idea the RCHS came up with was the creation of a time vault.“A little later this spring,” Beverly says, “we will be offering people the opportunity to purchase time capsules which will be placed in the vault, an underground structure which will be just behind the Melbourne Township Town Hall, which is also the location of our Archives.The vault will then be sealed with instructions to open it 50 years COURTESY Beverly Taber Smith, vice-president of the RCHS and Simon Langeveld, secretary-treasurer of the RCHS.from now, in 2062." A hole in the ground, even if it houses a time vault, is not overly interesting, and this is why the RCHS is putting out a call to artists.“What we want to do,” Simon explains, “is commission an artist to create an original work of art to cap the time vault.We are asking artists who are interested in submitting a proposal to do so by May 12.They will have to submit a scale drawing including dimensions and proposed materials.Their design should reflect the values and nature of the RCHS and/or the essence of a time capsule.The winning proposal will have to be impervious to all weather conditions, and as much as possible, be vandal proof.The artwork must be ready for installation on Sept.2 of this year.” Artists from the Val-St-François RMC who are interested in submitting a design must send their proposal to the RCHS, 1296 Rte 243, Melbourne, Qc JOB 2B0 before May 12.For further details they should contact Simon Langeveld at langjong@cgocable.ca , 819 -826-1923, or Nick Fonda, fonda@abacom.com, 819 826-2534.Business Directory! 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Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Page 5 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Magog briefs Shoreline protection may stay at five metres Ashleigh McGovern City Council wants Magog to adopt the 2014 Shoreline protection rules to be set at 10 metres.The environmental measurements should have been applied by Sept 30, 2012, but elected officials wanted to delay it for two more years following the public session of the board on April 2.The regulations laying down five metres of shoreline protection will be maintained if the intentions of elected Magog Officials are endorsed by the population.Taxpayers can make comments during a public consultation meeting to be held on April 30 at City Hall.Magog Councilman, Michel Bombardier, explains this decision by the grievances expressed mainly by owners of smaller lots.“We really wanted to do our part, but you also have to understand the reality of the matter.Ten metres, equal to 33 feet, is sometimes a good portion of a single property,” he explained.Bombardier also says the city wants to harmonize the regulation, which is not applied equally in all municipalities in the Memphremagog MRC, even around the same lake.Elected officials will conduct studies to see how appropriate it is to apply the 10 metre regulation in two years.They also want to see how this idea goes with farmland, golf courses and vineyards.The city will continue to implement the 10 metre rule on city property located adjacent to bodies of water.Grass and shrub will not be maintained again this year at Merry Point in Magog.According to Bombardier, 30 $200 fines were imposed last year to owners who were cutting their lawns in a protective strip of five metres.“The regulation dearly states that one should not touch the vegetation within five metres, and this rule will be unchanged this year," he says.Small deficit expected at Mont Orford The Mont-Orford Ski and Golf Corporation will show a small deficit at the end of the fiscal year, which ends on May 31 according to Le Reflet newspaper.Jacques Demers, the president of the organization, confirms this possibility but noted he will wait for the final financial statement to be presented before giving details.“We will announce the results soon, but it would be surprising to expect a positive budget." Although the corporation expects a deficit, the 2011-2012 winter season may be one of the best financial years in a decade.According to Demers, the best result in the past 10 years was a loss of $1.3 million.“We are very far from that figure," he told Le Reflet.Demers said it was a difficult season especially given the low amounts of snowfall received on the mountain during the winter season.“It was difficult, but it was good for skiing," he said.Sixth annual Doris Mildred Parsons Achievement Bursary The Doris Mildred Parsons Achievement Bursary is given to a second-year student in Special Care Counselling at Champlain-Lennoxville College who best exemplifies the qualities of leadership, scholarship and dedication.Ms.Parsons was a teacher in the English school system in the Eastern Townships for over thirty years who bequeathed a part of her estate to the Butters Foundation of Cowansville in order to promote student excellence and achievement in the helping professions in the Townships.The instructors of the Special Care Counselling Program, as well as members of the Champlain-Lennoxville community, would like to congratulate Hernandeza Tassy who received the $1,500 award at a ceremony held on April 16.Champlain-Lennoxville is a public institution with a student population of approximately 1100 students.With excellent classroom, laboratory, residence and athletic facilities, Champlain offers its students a variety of pre-university and technical programs leading to a college diploma (DEC).Submitted by Zita Mueller, Coordinator, Special Care Counselling Department.7,y COURTESY Hernandeza Tassy received the $1,500 award from Champlain-Lennoxville College Officials at a ceremony held Monday.Richmond Regional High School News RRHS Fun Run and SPA fundraiser I.AURIF.HANNAN SPA presentation with Hélène Laplante Dubois.Laurie Hannan Special to The Record Richmond Regional High School (RRHS) will be holding their second annual Fun Run on May 3 at 12:30 p.m.RRHS students are invited to participate in a 5 km run or walk that begins at the school, goes into Richmond onto Principal Street, includes a water break at the Richmond Town Hall, then crosses onto the bike path, and ends up back at RRHS.Pledge forms were given to students to raise money to help the Sherbrooke SPA, which are due by April 23.On March 27, Health Week was kicked off during an assembly with a guest speaker representing the SPA, Hélène Laplante Dubois, and Laugholo-gist, Albert Nerenberg.Students were informed of the upcoming Fun Run, and given a presentation on the importance of treating pets humanely.Pledge sheets to raise money for the SPA were explained, and pamphlets were given explaining the importance of the Eastern Townships SPA.Currently they are looking to expand their facilities, which will cost over a million dollars.The SPA is a non-government funded agency that provides protection for abandoned and unwanted animals.Albert Nerenberg took the stage to present his documentary on the benefits of laughter, and how much healthier people are when they take time to laugh.He involved students in laughter activities such as a laughing contest for the student with the most evil laugh, as well as the best laugh overall.Mr.Côté won at the cycle 1 assembly, and Ms.Bar-rowman won at the cycle 2 assembly; possibly proving teachers know how to laugh at themselves.Prizes will be awarded to each girl and boy from each grade level that completes the fun run in first place.There will also be a prize for the community members who come in first, second and third place.Snacks and juice donated by Val en Forme will be provided at the end of the race.The grade 6 students in the RRHS feeder schools (St.Francis, Drum-mondville Elementary and Asbestos/Danville/Shipton School) will be completing a 2.5 km fun run along with RRHS students.Community members are also invited to join the students for the fun run or to encourage them along the course of the run.Dogs are not permitted on the fun run due to student allergies.Sponsors for the Fun Run include: The Running Room, Community Health and Social Services Network, Val-Saint-François centre local de développement, Val en Forme, Townshippers Association, and the RRHS CLC.The Fun Run was organized by RRHS teachers Ms.Côté, Ms.Cormier, Ms.Cloutier, Ms.Bar-rowman, and Ms.Jim (CLCcoordinator). Page 6 Tuesday, April 17, 2012 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Editorial No wonder the Canadian dollar is strong and the American economy is coming out of its slump, the well heads are guzzling again.Investing is renewable energy by the billions?Yes but.! fM By Francois Tanguay • .A It has become clear, if you look at the scale of worldwide investments, that putting your money in solar and wind energy is the thing to do.In 2011 alone, according to the Pew Charitable Trusts, a major and credible watchdog on the environment, a record $263 billion were poured into green power.This is a 6,5 per cent rise from the preceding year, no small change, and it covers only G20 countries.In the USA alone almost $50 billion were invested and Texas, lo-and-behold, is now a top gun in wind power! Windmills next to oil derricks are not unusual in the Lone Star State.China has lost its number one spot but at $45,5 billion remains a major investor in wind and solar, among others.Italy?$28 billion.India?$10 billion.Canada?Sorry, not on the radar, just a glitch.Where does the money go?Solar investments rose by a stunning 44 per cent to $128 billion, almost half of what was invested in all.That’s equivalent to about 75 per cent of the entire Canadian budget.More important, money in R&D is up dramatically and there seems to be a future in solar energy after all.That said, we are far from Hubris of solar tomorrows when we take a closer look at what is happening in the fossil fuels industry.Demand for new oil is still up this year, by almost a million barrel a day.Now hard to get and very risky to explore oil is found all over the place.Tight oil, so-called because it is found within dense rock formations, offshore oil in Alaska, where a major oil spill would make Deep Water Horizon look like a flash in the pan, are quickly becoming mainstream sources of new oil.There is also presalt deepwater oil, almost 14,000 feet below sea level (yes, almost three miles deep) off the coast of Brazil.Oh! 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PHOTO COURTESY OF GUILE RALPH LAVERS .* Dear Editor: To Meryl Streep, I saw your portrayal of Dame Margaret Thatcher in “The Iron Lady”.Your performance, I thought, was brilliant.As the Prime Minister of Great Britain she was a woman who was intelligent, courageous, decisive and absolutely devoted to her country.To portray on the ‘Silver Screen' for a considerable length of time, for all the world to see, this proud and dignified woman wandering around in her nightie, confused, hallucinating, frustrated and suffering from the mental, emotional and physical ravages of Alzheimer’s disease was unconscionable.Have you no decency or respect for privacy?Obviously fame and fortune prompted all other considerations including exploitation.You reluctantly received my vote for an Oscar for your outstanding performance, but you will not receive my vote for a sensitive and decent human being.Mary Lynn Ross North Hatley P.S: I will not be seen watching you anywhere on stage, screen, or radio. Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Page 7 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Local Sports On March 30, 31, and April 1, Lennoxville Curling Club and North Hatley Curling Club co-hosted a Curling Quebec event for 16 top mixed teams from all over the province.Best teen curlers in province compete in Lennoxville, North Hatley TJie Provincial Teens’ Mixed Bonspiel was hosted by two local curling clubs.On March 30,31, and April 1, Lennoxville Curling Club and North Hatley Curling Club co-hosted a Curling Quebec event for 16 top mixed teams from all over the province.The three-day tournament included an introduction of all participants at a banquet Saturday evening in the Lennoxville club, introduced by Jim Mastine, president of the Estrie Regional Curling Association.The A Division winners were the team of Jean-Benoit Milot, Marie-Michele Emond, Travis Ackroyd, Sophie San-scartier of Chicoutimi, who received gold medals and will have their names engraved on the Tom and Anne Fisher trophy.Runner-up was the Lisa Davies team from Glenmore, who received silver medals.The B Division winners were Roxanne Perron’s team from Victoria winning bronze medals, and the C Division winners from Thurso; Marc-Antoine Paque-tte-Biron’s team also received bronze medals.Two local teams lost in the semifinals, with Daniel Duquette.Meaghan Rivett, Jordan Rivett, and Sophie Hojabri losing to team Perron of Victoria in the B Division while Todd Rivett’s team of Tonie Sutherland, Alexander Brodeur, and Jordan Sutherland lost to the Langevin team from Sherbrooke in the C Division.From Doug Guthrie eu» B Section winners — VoUeyfleld Left to right, Roxanne Perron; Nicolas Dumaresq; Roxanne Poirier; Adan Gasher.COURTESY PHOTOS Provincial teen-mixed winner—A Division Left to right, Jean-Benoit Milot; Marie-Michele Fmond; Travis Ackroyd; Sophie Sanscartier.Tom and Anne Fisher trophy.C Section winners — Thurso Left to right, Catherine LaFleur; Xavier-Alexandre leduc; Jennifer Dumouchel; Marc-Antoine Paquette-Biron.PSWmm Galt Invitational Badminton - Local schools winners From the 41st invitational tournament Bantam Boys Singles: Gold: Anthony Gosselin - AGRHS Bronze: Steven Cote - RRHS Bantam Girls Singles: Silver: Danika Lambert - AGRHS Bantam Boys Doubles: Gold: Alexander Wiseman-Beese and Vincent deLange - AGRHS Bronze: Olivier Grenier and Samuel Wubbolts - AGRHS Bantam Girls Doubles: Gold: Kelsey Burnham and Alexandra Verpaelst - AGRHS Silver: Emily Young and Shannon Brouillet - AGRHS Bantam Mixed: Matthew Littlejohn and Kassandra Naylor-AGRHS Junior Boys Singles: Silver: Michael Carrier - RRHS Bronze: Jeremy Cote - RRHS Junior Boys Doubles: Gold: Paul Mercier-Roy and Nathan Pietre-Ferir - Séminaire Salesian Junior Girls Doubles: Gold: Claudia Goulet-Blais and Joanie Francoeur - Séminaire Salesian Bronze: Sabrina Messier and Cortney Burnham - AGRHS Junior Mixed: Bronze: Nick Nadeau and Jayme Cheal -AGRHS Senior Boys Singles: Gold: Mathieu Fecteau - RRHS Senior Girls Singles: Gold: Cynthia Dupont - AGRHS Senior Boys Doubles: Silver: Kevin Moreau and Charles Raymond - RRHS Bronze: Kevin Kendall and Jason Lussier - RRHS Senior Girls Doubles: Gold: Marina Rousseau and Eliane Wubbolts - AGRHS Bronze: Dominik Sevigny and Betsi Lou Turcotte - AGRHS From Bob Halsall I ifutnuU on ih; d'jttdtiom.(S14) 2S9.3422 or 1 .800.361.3*04 www.diAbctc.qc.ca ! Diabetes1119 U epidemic Diabetes Québec Page 8 Tuesday, April 17, 2012 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Death Death P David Anthony LARKIN David Anthony Larkin of Greenfield, Kings Co., N.S., passed away suddenly on Monday, April 9, 2012 at the age of 51.David was born in Pembroke, Ont.During his life he lived in Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, British Columbia and Nova Scotia.In Dave’s early days in Nova Scotia, people may remember him for playing ball and hockey.In 1978 Dave left Nova Scotia for Alberta, where he worked at Banff Springs Hotel.It was there that he cultivated a passion for alpine skiing.After several years he left Alberta and moved to Quebec.People in the southern townships will remember him at the ball diamond as “The Lark” where he was known as a great windmill pitcher and at the skill hill as “Super Dave.” Dave carried that name with him to British Columbia where he developed a love for Nordic skiing.Between 1994-1997 David worked at the Hollyburn Ridge (Cypress Bowl) managing and instructing cross-country skiing.He was truly gifted athletically whether in ball, hockey, skiing or any recreational pursuits.He enjoyed a lot of things including hiking, rock climbing, canoeing, fly fishing and mountain biking and was a true outdoorsman as well as a woodsman.In 1994 David Graduated from Acadia University with his Recreation Management Degree.He had a great appreciation of nature and loved the mountains which he was particularly drawn to wherever he lived.While living in Nelson, B.C., many of his days were spent in Kokanee Glacier Park, which he often called his “playground." Dave planted in British Columbia for several seasons.His philosophies about giving back to the earth were evident by people who knew him.It was obvious how close Dave felt to the earth and creation.Dave is survived by wife Rachelle Ross-Larkin; daughters Jenna and Shannon Larkin; son Dane MacKenzie, Barrie, Ont.; mother Barbara Larkin, Nelson, N.S.; siblings Stephen (Angela) Larkin, Nelson, N.B., Michael (Lora) Lederer, Dartmouth, N.S., Carolyn (David) Nicholson, Dartmouth, N.S., David (Shannon) Read, Canning, N.S.and Mark (Lynn) Pomerantz, California.Arrangements have been entrusted to DeMont Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., PO Box 981, Windsor, NS BON 2T0 (902-798-8317).A gathering for family and close friends will be taking place at the family home.Tribute gift donations may be made in memory of David to the Sierra Club at sierraclubcanada.ca.Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting: www.familycare.ca.DEMONT FAMILY FUNERAL HOME PHONE: 902-798-8317 419 Albert St., PO Box 981, Windsor, N.S.FAX: 902-798-8118 www.familycare.ca In Memoriam ROLFE.Elgin and Ritchie.In loving memory of Elgin (April 13, 2008) and Ritchie (August 14, 2004).May the winds of love Mow softly, And whisper so you'll hear; We will always love and miss you And wish that you were here.Remembered and loved by BERNICE, SHELLEY.ALAN.JUSTIN AND SHANNON Card of Thanks HENDERSON -1 would like to thank family, friends and coworkers during my hospital and post-hospital stays, October 2011 and January, February 2012.For get-well wishes, cards, prayers, flowers, gifts, transportation and caregiving.All were very much appreciated.SHEILA HENDERSON MS lives here.Multiple sclerosis never hits just one person.It affects the whole family.MS Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1-800 268-7582 www.mssociety.ca William McIntyre BRADSHAW (1927-2012) Passed away peacefully April 14, 2012, in St.Catharines, Ontario.Mac was born in Sutton, in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, one of four children of William and Penelope (Safford).He married Lucille (Adcock) in 1951 in Sherbrooke, Quebec and they had five children.He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Lucille (St.Catharines); daughter Leah (Paul) (St.Catharines); son Jonathan (Kathy) (Guelph); daughter-in-law Julie (Napanee); sister Elizabeth (Ron Griffiths) (Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia); grandchildren Evan (Breanne), Elliott and Hannah; Emma, Jacob and Lucy; Kyle and Matthew; Samuel and Benjamin; great-grandson Sawyer; many nieces, nephews and cousins.Predeceased by his children Gower (Julie), Julie (Michael Sloopka) and Geoffrey, and by his sisters Penelope (Jim Davidson) and Audrey (Richard Craighead).Cremation has taken place.The family will receive friends at the HANNAH FUNERAL HOME in Napanee (Wannamaker-Tierney Chapel) at 123 Dundas Street West (613-354-3341) on Friday, April 20 from 7-9 p.m.Funeral Service at St.Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 173 Robinson Street Napanee, on Saturday, April 21 at 11 a.m.followed by interment at Riverside Cemetery in Napanee.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Lennox and Addington County General Hospital Foundation.Online condolences at www.hannahfuneralhome.com HANNAH FUNERAL HOMES LTD.PHONE: 613-354-3341 123 Dundas St.W„ Napanee, ON FAX: 613-354-1574 www.hannahfuneralhome.com Mansonville Golden Age Club We met at the Riley House for dinner on Tuesday, March 27.Again, an excellent dinner.Thanks to Fawn and her staff.Lorraine Carrière was the winner of the half and half game.Door prizes were won by H.Rouillard.J.Jersey, L.Carrière, R.Marcoux, H.Carrier, N.Lafond and yours truly.No 500 game today; some people had commitments elsewhere.Game winners were Jackie Jersey, Rita Marcoux, Lorraine Carrière, Huguette Carrier, Helene Rouillard and me.Many in the area attended the funeral of the late Mary Roach-Hiltz, in Knowl-ton.Mary and her late husband Boyd had been members of our club and so we extend our sympathy to her brother, Robert Roach, and family.Mary was well-known in our area.We shall miss our chats with her.Her last place of residence was Manoir Lac Brome.Rev.Ryk Allan officiated at the funeral.Resto 243 was our meeting place for dinner on Tuesday, April 3.We were not disappointed.Chef Lessard offered us tomato juice or homemade soup, mashed potatoes, a mix of veggies and pork chops.The dessert was lemon pie or coconut cream pie, tea or coffee.Again, thank you, Rosaleen, Cathy, our waitress and Chef Lessard.Again thanks to our town for their recent donation toward our dinners.Your help is much appreciated.Everyone got a door prize, Helene Rouillard won the half and half game.500 winners were Lorraine Carrière and Helene Rouillard.Game winners were Lana Lane, Rita Marcoux and myself.Until next week.Happy Easter! 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