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THE The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 65 CENTS Thursday, March 8, 2001 Waterville may turn into two-district borough By Rita Legault After an unexpected decision by the provincial government to overrule a regional consensus that Waterville and Lennoxville form a bilingual borough of the new city of Sherbrooke, Waterville town council is now suggesting the two neighbors become a borough with two electoral districts, one with bilingual status, the other without.Meanwhile, the warden of Coaticook’s regional municipal council (MRC) is suggesting Waterville join it’s rural neighbors to the south rather than be stifled within a metropolitan merger to the north.In order not to avoid setting a precedent that could compel the government to extend bilingual status to other merging municipalities, Municipal Affairs minister Louise Harel decided Lennoxville should become a separate borough with bilingual status.That left Waterville searching for a new Sherbrooke suburb to call home.Provincial mediator Pierre Gauthier, whose mandate included protecting bilingual status for Lennoxville, had suggested the town join with Waterville and parts of Compton and Hatley Township to form a bilingual borough whose population would have been about 50 per cent English-speaking.SEE WATERVILLE, PAGE 7 Rocking for a good cause MURIELLE PARKES/CORRES PONDENT Some 26 youth and adults with their own rocking chairs brought from home, assembled at the Mansonville Town Hall, March 3 to raise money for the Citizen’s Advocacy SADD (Students Against Driving Drunk) chapter.About $2,000 was raised during this ‘Rock-a-thon’, which was a fun night for all of those involved.For the story, please see Friday’s Record.After all, you know this foursome will.Sherbrooke police car damaged in chase PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL A police car was hit by a GMC pick-up truck Tuesday night in a chase through Sherbrooke.By Daniel Huot Sherbrooke Sherbrooke’s police officers had a hard time pulling over a white GMC pick-up truck yesterday.Its occupants attempted to use their truck’s weight to knock three patrolling vehicles off the road in a daring attempt to escape justice.They succeeded only once.Events began when a resident called police at 11:20 p.m.on Tuesday and told them he saw people unscrewing a generator.When they arrived at 2900 Mézy, that person told them the robbers had already left, but still gave them a description of the vehicle.Several minutes later, police spotted the vehicle at the intersection of Li- onel-Groulx and Prospect Streets.“They didn’t have time to get out of their vehicles,” said Const.André Lemire.“The suspects backed up into the police car and then sped away.” At Richard Street, the white pick up’s passengers attempted to pull the same stunt again but that time, they missed, but still managed to get away.A third attempt at patrol car ramming reportedly occured on Industrial Blvd., but again the police vehicle was too far away for the alleged robbers to make a direct hit.Finally, while they sped through a curve on Croteau St.and the truck crashed into a ditch.Both of its occupants fled and the chase was on.In the end, police man- aged to collar Serge Brault, 40, of Rock Forest.Wednesday he was charged in Sherbrooke’s courthouse under seven different counts of possessing a stolen vehicle, possessing tools for a robbery, dangerous driving, omitting to stop a vehicle after being requested to do so by a police officer, failing to report an accident, stealing a generator and hindering a police officer in his duties.“We found many tools that can be used for robberies in the pick up,” said Lemire.“We examined the pick up.It had been stolen in Coaticooke.” Brault will remain in custody at least until Friday.His supposed accomplice remains at large and police have yet to identify him.?JV M Up’ VERMONT Valid niSEweek OUPON! Present this co This coupon may be ticket booth to receive $10 off r junior ticket.Season 2000»2001 any other oft or.Coupon has no monetary valuer page 2 Thursday, March 8, 2001 Record Home alone - number four My companion was away for the week, babysitting two grandchildren, while I stayed home alone.Monday morning I was asked to replace teachers at the Centre Des Langues Internationales Charpentier where I work part-time.The flu and colds were taking their toll on the staff.My schedule, including feeding myself, kept me busy until Friday when I had only one evening class.Friday morning started with a trip to the bank, mailing snail mail at the post office, then a pleasant coffee break with Jacques, an ex-fellow employee for Canada Customs and Taxation Agency.After a lunch at home and a short siesta I went to see the road vehicles and camping show at the Sherbrooke University.Even at minus five degrees and predictions for the same during the next five days, the sales representatives were all smiles.When I remarked, “The weather was not very appropriate for the sale of camping equipment?" A salesman promptly replied, “A motor-home could get you to a warmer climate in a couple of days." That gave me food for thought as I strolled among the glittering, streamlined vehicles I could not afford.Visiting all types of vehicles and talking with the sales people warmed up the atmosphere.I dreamed of driving a camper right off the floor, picking up my companion and heading far south of Rock Island.That is, until I returned to reality waiting for me outside as I walked on ice to my calcium and dirt-sprayed car.I took refuge at the Antiquarius Café on Wellington Street where a smiling Our Man Thursday William Cox Interest-free loans for farmers this spring Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lyle Vanclief and Mr.Roberto Martinez Villanueva, Associate Deputy Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and Director of External Relations, announced the creation of the Inter-American Network of Organizations of Agri-food Exporters.Created on the initiative of IICA in cooperation with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Quebec Agri-Food Export Club, the Inter-American Network of Organizations of Agri-food Exporters is intended to increase and diversify agri-food exports throughout the American hemisphere.According to Mr.Vanclief, the network will move the Canadian agri-food industry one step closer to meeting its growth objectives.“Canada is recognized worldwide for the quality and safety of its agri-food products,” said Mr.Vanclief.“Joining the network shows Canada is making every effort to help its industry prosper in international markets.” Elected first president of the network at the founding meeting held yesterday at SIAL-Montreal, Mr.André Coutu said the network will promote trade among its members and increase the number and diversity of agri-food exporters in the Americas.To that end, the network will establish training and information exchange programs among member associations and countries.It will act as a centre of expertise for agri-food product labelling in the Americas and will promote the interests of export associations by bringing agri-food trade issues to the attention of the public and governments.The network currently consists of 18 agri-food export associations including Bolivia, Canada, the Caribbean nations, Chile, Costa Rica and the United States.waitress, who noted my prolonged absence since my last visit, greeted me.She even recalled that I was a writer.I was served a cup of their delicious coffee.My table was next to a wall with a radiator near my feet that was wrapping me in a cocoon of welcomed warmth.The warmth spread to my soul and brightened my disposition.What a pleasant ambi- - ence - with a sultry voice singing slow jazz on the stereo; people chatting and laughing at the tables; dishes and glasses tinkling; and the creaking of old wooden floors as unhurried patrons walked around examining the antique furniture and decorations in the room.On my table was a clear glass paperweight with a blue glass insert.It was smooth to the touch and emitted a love ly colour in the subdued lighting of the antique table lamps.I left the café with a small bag containing the paperweight, gift wrapped by the owner, and feeling happy about my day and that I would be seeing my companion again in the morning.I’ll have to wash the dishes first - she doesn’t have to know I let them pile up all week.To highlight an almost perfect day, I was rewarded with a very pleasant experience.My student for the evening English class was an exuberant, smiling and laughing ten-year-old girl.I introduced myself as Grandpa Bill and taught her the lessons with lots of enthusiasm from both of us.She reminded me of my own grandchildren who I would see the next day.Thank you, little girl, for making my day! 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Tax tips: What’s new on return forms for students receiving financial aid Scholarships, fellowships, bursaries and study grants Ottawa You may have received, in 2000, financial support through a scholarship, a fellowship, a bursary or a study grant.If you were enrolled in a qualifying educational program which entitles you to claim a non-refundable tax credit for the education amount for the year 2000, the non-taxable part of this support is $3,000, starting in 2000.Therefore, include on line 130 of your 2000 income tax return only the total of the amount received that is more than $3,000.However, if you were not enrolled in an educational program which entitles you to claim the education amount, your exemption for your scholarship, fellowship, bursary or study grant income for the year 2000 is $500.You include in your income only the amount that is more than $500.University and college students throughout the province should have received their tuition costs forms by now.T4 slips and other financial information should also be received by students.Addresses and phone numbers of the government’s tax services offices are listed in the government section of the telephone book.They are also listed on the “Contact Us” page of the web site: http:// www.ccra.gc.ca Weather Today: Increasing cloudiness.High near 3.Friday: Cloudy with 60 percent probability of flurries.Low near minus 7.High near 1.Saturday: Mostly cloudy.Low near minus 10.High of minus 1.Sunday: Cloudy with a few flurries.Low near minus 10.High near minus 2.Probability of precipitation 60 percent.Normals for the period.Low minus 11.Ben by Daniel Shelton Ml f THE "P fl CMPFMBV! 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we pump our own,” said Groleau.“We don’t need parks and many things that they give to citizens.We don’t need to pay for those things.” She added police services are also too expensive as they are hardly ever required in the countryside.“My land base evaluation went up from $89,000 to $386,000,” said Murray Powell, a dairy farmer.“That’s a 315 per cent increase.” He said his property taxes are now more than the mortgage he paid for his farm when he was younger.Like Groleau, he said he doesn’t rely much upon municipal services.Becoming more competitive could become problematic if costs keep increasing, according to Powell.“Seventy per cent of people in the dairy business are my age or older,” said Powell, who has been in the business for decades.“How can the young take over?” he asked, adding they’d go bankrupt trying.Another problem farmers found with the evaluation is that it didn’t distinguish between arable and swamp land.Each acre received the same evaluation by district, regardless of its use.Andre Deboer told council: “It would cost me less to buy a hay truck than pay $3,000 per acre.” He said he had two acres of swamp land and was willing to sell it for a reasonable price to whomever would buy it.Mayor Groleau said residents could present their grievances to the municipal regional council until May 1.If any changes are brought to the evaluations, he said Compton would refund the overtaxed payers proportionately.03iK)K)iM9 Points in C0ATIC00K T Widojj M Bible Study » Chapel July 15-21 First Junior Camp & Camp Anglais Langue Seconde (6-11 years) Pioneer Camp (12-15 years) July 22-Aug.4 Second Senior Camp (12-15 years) \ 8105 Ch.du Lac, Ayer's Cliff, QC JOB 1C0 Phone (819) 842-2286 • Fax (819) 842-4194 e-mail: quebeclodge@accglobal.net www.quebeclodge.com Aug.5-11 Second Junior Camp Camp Anglais Langue Seconde (6-11 years) Pioneer Camp (12-15 years) Sailing • Talent Shows • Campfires • Crafts • Soccer• Volleyball • and MORE A ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Quebec Director, Quentin Robinson Accredited: Association des Camps du Québec chase.Parent and child must identify their interests, desires and budget.Information can be gathered from many sources such as camp flyers, word of mouth, discussions with camp directors, the Internet, the Association’s Directory and visiting camps on open house days.Parent and child will find that a large variety of camps are offered.Some camps will offer a wide range of activities including some as a specialty.The strength of such camps lies in that they offer kids an extensive choice of educational and recreational opportunities through which they will form friendships and discover new interests.Continued next week Text supplied by Association des camps du Québec Hockey Beyond Belief!! 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René, Magog (81 9) 843—201 9 www cssm.ca/lèvlngstone '.•"-A w'-V; ., ¦ THE».¦ - RECORD Thursday, March 8, 2001 page 5 Waterloo business owners confront mayor By Daniel Huot Sherbrooke Members of Waterloo’s business community took their grievances to city council Tuesday night and handed in a petition against recent water and commercial tax hikes.The petition demands the budget be reevaluated and as a demonstration against the increases the signatories are refusing to pay taxes.It also claims the town’s operating costs have gone up 13.3 per cent while inflation remains low at 2.5 per cent.At least five members of a citizens’ coalition addressed the council and mayor about spending.One of them, Gilles Decelles, claimed the city was wrong in its budget presentation and that expenditures went up by $487,000 and not $281,000 in 2001.Mayor Paul Masse said their figures are inaccurate.“How can Waterloo be $487,000 worse off while our budget increased by only $281,000,” he asked.“It’s impossible.” He said he understood why business owners were upset: “Nobody likes to see their taxes go up.” Those people did save lots of money over the past three years, according to the mayor.Masse said taxes went down in 1999, and despite this year’s increase, they haven’t reached 1998 levels.As an example, Masse demonstrated how a $600,000 industry saved $5,500 over three years whereas a $600,000 residence saved only $3,670 over the same period.“This year, the $600,000 industry is paying $1,150 more, but it’s still $1,000 less than 1998,” he said.“Is that anything to cry about?” Financing a water treatment plant largely explains why taxes have gone up in the area.The amounts collected this year will go towards paying a loan and improving water quality.Decelles stood behind the podium and spoke on behalf of the town’s merchants, engaging the mayor in a battle of numbers.“We compared last years budget and Sticking to his numbers, Waterloo Mayor Paul Masse said the coalition’s figures were innacurate Tuesday night when the town’s business community took grievances to city council.mm .-A - f , """ : 1 I .' m&m : AA > «VA wm DAVID ANDERSON/PHOTO CORRESPONDENT .WMft ¦ ¦ f % sjN .¦ the 2001 budget to get our figures,” he said, rejecting the mayor’s claim.Decelles previously served as mayor for Lake Brome.He said the mayor is playing with numbers, pulling them out when needed for the budget.“I think it’s a shame how much Waterloo’s citizens are being ripped off,” said Decelles.“The numbers he’s providing are twisted and to his advantage.” Masse said every number he’s provided conforms with the law and anybody can take a look at them.“I invite all merchants to compare taxes in 2001 with those of 1998 and they will see this year’s levels are lower,” he said.Stéphane Roy owns an apartment building in Waterloo.He’s not ready to invest any more money in real estate since he received his latest water bill.“I rent four different rooms,” he said.“The water tax went up from $115 to $192 for each and every one of those rooms.I was forced to send a notice the rent would be going up to the tenants.” Roy said the population will feel the shock of the tax hikes.Business owners will eventually charge their customers for the increased costs, he said.After Tuesday night’s meeting he felt that council had brushed business owners aside because they’re not in the majority.Roy said he hopes council and business owners will be able to sit down and resolve the matter.In our February 28-March 6 and March 7-13,2001 Future Shop Flyers the following error occurred: • The Sony Hi 8mm Camcorder (CCDTRV58) was incorrectly featured with a “Colour viewfinder* this model has a Black & White viewfinder.• The Frigidaire Deluxe Self-Clean Smooth Top Range (CMEF377CIS) was incorrectly featured with “Panaway™ broil pan storage" this model has a broiler-pan but does not include the Panaway" broil pan storage rack.We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued 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“piece of rag.” But now poor Bernard Landry is to be gagged with the red rag.Well, surely something has to be done.The new Quebec premier, a headline-maker if ever there was one, is irked that for the Summit of the Americas next month in Quebec City, his access will be limited to mainly social events.Landry, the mouth-that-deplores, shouldn’t worry, however.This much-ballyhooed 34-nation trade affair, which Quebec would like to make 35, is shaping up as primarily a social event anyway.Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew is trying to make it sound like the second coming.But that’s because, says Michael Hart, the free trade expert at Carleton University, “he’s got nothing else to do.” Or it’s because, says Gordon Ritchie, a negotiator of the Canada-U.S.free trade accord, “he’s much more comfortable with these kind of flaky, feelgood things than the nasty business of dealing with the Americans on lumber.” To listen to the two trade gurus is to get the feeling the public is getting hosed on this one.First, they say, there’s very little chance of significant progress on a trade pact with the Americas in Quebec.Second, even if such a deal was to come about some years down the line, its impact on the Canadian economy would be pint-sized.“You’re talking about pretty marginal stuff,” said Ritchie.“What we’ll really get in Quebec,” predicted Hart, “is a lot of coverage of a lot of silly people wandering around trying to get some attention.” The summit, they say, is more of a political exercise than an economic one.The big player in South America is Brazil, which wants to consolidate its anchor position in a pan-Latin American trade zone before moving on to any broader hemispheric arrangement.Brazil is a regional power, said Ritchie, which will only be interested in a deal with North America “as a long-suffering developing country with all sorts of special one-way access terms.That’s not realistic from our point of view.” Besides Brazil, fWA&IÂi^ A POSITION — THE P.0.Box 1200 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in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by 3050955 Nova Scotia ULC, a subsidiary of Hollinger Canadian Newspapers L.P.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA there are so many other hurdles.President George W.Bush doesn’t yet have fast-track negotiating authority, Ottawa and Washington are at logger-heads over lumber, there’s wide disagreement over labour and environmental standards, and there are many Caribbean states which derive too much of their income from protective tariffs to want to change the model.In any case, says Hart, Canadians need not be concerned.There may be a huge human market down there, but “400 million poor people are still 400 million poor people.Just like the Chinese market which is 1.2 billion.We keep waxing about it and we keep sending about one per cent of our exports there.” Where Hart sees some value in the Quebec exercise is in the promotion of the broad benefits of democratization and marketization in Latin America.“That’s the most important part of the whole summit process.” Fine for the demonstrators to protest globalization, he said.“But what do they want?A return to the control and command economies down there.What you’ll find is that the control and command will be by thugs.” The summit, Hart said, should be seen as a foreign policy initiative.Cana- da took a decision a dozen years ago to join the hemisphere.It joined the Organization of American States.It brought Mexico into free trade, it expanded its number of embassies.“This is another part of that solidarity.” Given that Canadian trade south of the border is 99 per cent with the Americans, Ritchie said he doesn’t “give a damn for much other than the U.S.” Talk of other trade arrangements, he said, is mainly a political cover job.“The World Trade Organization?You can make a really good case that it was not in Canada’s interest to join, except that there could have been political repercussions if we didn’t.You can make a very good case that NAFTA was mainly a futile attempt to provide some cover for the dominant bilateral relationship with the U.S.” For the posturing over free trade with the Americas, Ritchie said you can again make the same case.“The bottom line is that you’ve got trade and international diplomacy.As far as trade is concerned, the deal is the Canada-U.S.deal period.” On the diplomatic side, stuff like NAFTA, the OAS and the WTO, he said, sound a lot better to Canadians than continentalism.In other words, Mr.Landry can relax and enjoy the social chit-chat.Letter to the Editor Raising voices for women everywhere Dear Editor, The international movement to value women’s work in the home, particularly child-rearing, is going to be getting some global attention.As you may know, in 1997 a Canadian homemaker made a formal complaint at the United Nations that Canada’s tax laws discriminate against the non-daycare rearing of children.The UN Working Group in 1999 did note discrimination by legal systems, a high incidence of women and children in poverty and an absence of women in decision making.Today on March 8, International Women’s Day, other countries are also raising their voices in favour of economies that would financially value this role option or lifestyle.Spain: The Confederacion General del Trabajo is having a two-hour general strike to demand pay equity for women with income and ‘a social wage' for women working in the home, equivalent to an unemployment benefit.Sweden: Haro will coordinate activ- ities to campaign for financial support for parents who want to stay at home and raise their own children.Britain: Mothers and pensioners will take part in a caravan down Whitehall and there will be live performances by choirs.United States: In Los Angeles a joint rally with Home Care Workers’ Union at the Federal Building will be held ‘in honor of caregivers paid and unpaid.' Philadelphia: A two-hour lunch has been called by the National Organization for Women and the Coalition of Labor Union Women.San Francisco: A vigil and press conference will be held at city hall.Many issues face the international movement including racism, violence, genital mutilation.However, it may interest your readers to see that equality rights for women in the home is also part of the movement.This may surprise those who have felt that to value women raising kids at home was a move back to the fifties.Clearly it is a move forwards to a full range of choices about life and a valuing of all of them.Beverley Smith Global Women’s Strike h ttp:/fwomenstrike8m.serverl 01 .com Record- Thursday, March.8, 2001 pace 7 Government decision leaves town wondering Waterville: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 But Hard nixed the idea, explaining that she wanted to honor her promise to ensure Lennoxville maintained bilingual status.She did not, however, want to expand the territory allowed to offer services in both languages.Waterville Mayor Gerald Boudreau, who met with his council last night to give them the news, said his colleagues were astounded and disappointed.“We’re still in shock,” Boudreau said, adding that after six months of negotiations they were not pleased to have the rug pulled out from under them at the last minute.“We’re not sure we would be a good match for a larger borough where we would be largely outnumbered,” he said, adding that Waterville felt comfortable merging with Lennoxville with which it has a number of intermunicipal deals.Lennoxville Mayor Doug MacAulay said his councillors were also disappointed with the minister’s sudden decision.MacAulay said he would agree with Waterville’s suggestion of a borough with two electoral districts, but wondered if the mathematics would work out and if the idea would be accepted by Sherbrooke-area neighbors and Municipal Affairs.Gauthier’s report to Harel included a common suggestion from local mayors that the new, expanded Sherbrooke be divided into six boroughs and 19 electoral districts with an average population of 7,594.The proposed Lennoxville-Waterville borough would have had a single electoral district with a population of 7,456.Alone, Lennoxville would form a borough of about 5,000.Waterville has fewer than 3,000 citizens.The only other borough touching Waterville would be Sherbrooke South - if it annexes parts of Hatley Township which used to be part of Ascot.That borough, which includes Ascot and the south end of Sherbrooke, would have four districts and a population of just over 30,000.“We would get lost in there,” Boudreau commented.Boudreau said that if it really wanted to, the Parti Québécois government RECORD FILES Doug MacAulay, mayor of Lennoxville, said his councillors were also disappointed with the minister's sudden decision.could still allow Waterville to join Lennoxville.“Everything is possible,” he said.“Where there is a will, there is a way.” Meanwhile, Coaticook MRC warden Michel Belzil is suggesting that if Waterville is unable to join Lennoxville, it should consider going south instead.Belzil said that for years the Coaticook MRC has been looking at contiguous municipalities to expand its territory and its critical mass of citizens.He said annexing some of its smaller neighbors like Waterville would benefit his MRC without destabilizing larger MRCs like Sherbrooke and Mem-phremagog.“The suggestion of annexing Waterville became more timely with Harel’s announcement this week,” Belzil said, launching an offer to the citizens of Waterville to join his municipal organization.The mayor of tiny Barnston West said Waterville has many affinities with its rural neighbors and that joining the Coaticook MRC would allow Waterville to maintain its municipal autonomy rather than getting swallowed in a metropolitan merger with Sherbrooke area municipalities.Multiple sclerosis usually strikes people aged 20 to 40, in the prime of their lives.Multiple Sclerosis ilw Society of Canada 1-800-268-7582 www.mssocietv.ca Joining a rural MRC would also Waterville taxpayers to maintain a lower tax rate than they would face within the metropolitan area, he added.Belzil, the president of the provincial federation of municipalities which represents smaller rural towns and villages, was reached by phone in Quebec City where he was awaiting a meeting with Minister Harel to discuss how to reinforce MRCs within the current metropolitan merger mania.Harel gave assurances on Tuesday that rural areas would not be forgotten in the current municipal reorganization which has concentrated on metropolitan areas with populations of more than 100,000.Belzil admitted that while he launched his proposal in the media, he had not yet spoken with Waterville’s council or Harel.He said he plans to contact Boudreau when he’s back in the Townships on Thursday or Friday.So far, Boudreau is not considering the proposal from Belzil.He told the Record the minister made it abundantly clear that municipalities within the metropolitan census area - including Waterville, other suburbs, and parts of Compton, Stoke, St-Denis de Brompton and Hatley Township - must be part of a merger with Sherbrooke.Despite Harel’s about face and Belzil’s suggestion, Mayor MacAulay said Waterville fits in better with Lennoxville than with another borough or with the Coaticook MRC.“I think the natural attraction is towards Lennoxville and Sherbrooke,” MacAulay said, adding that many workers from Waterville TG come from Lennoxville and Sherbrooke.MacAulay said he also disagreed with what he referred to as Belzil’s “scare tactics”.He said Belzil recently suggested Lennoxville could lose bilingual status if it joined with Waterville.The municipalities within the new Sherbrooke have till April 15 to formulate a common request to merge.Then a transition committee made up of the nine mayors and provincial mediator Pierre Gauthier will have till summer to work out the details on how the municipality will be divvied up into districts and boroughs and to determine the exact responsibilities of the city council and borough administrations.The transition committee will also determine the final city limits of the new city that will include urban sectors of Compton, Stoke, St-Denis de Brompton and Hatley Township.4.35% 4.45% 4.55%' Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Series 20.Cashable mc« a year, taud eempeund rate •f 4.44% far C-bood if heW fee 3 yean.Series 7L Cashable arytim.VEST IN CANADA PRf M UVI BOND .CANADA SAVINGS BOND .'.-'.V Sum s 20 & /’l Jvji able oniy .1.2001, The Mmister of Finance may end the sate of ttjotfs at any time This season, buy the bonds 100% guaranteed by the Government of Canada.As part of your portfolio, they offer a guaranteed return, flexibility and no fees.For maximum flexibility, choose the Canada Savings Bond, cashable at any time.For a higher rate of return with the option to cash in annually, choose the Canada Premium Bond.Ask for them wherever you bank or invest.For 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flower bed, or add enough flexible tubing that comes with small holes to create an irrigation system that runs alongside the house and waters the beds as they grow.If you choose to do nothing, the area near the pipe will create an area that is too wet to grow anything in, there may even be an unattractive large, muddy hole during periods of heavy rain.I prefer to use the water coming off the roof to my advantage and have designed a rain catcher which in turn empties into an old washing machine drum that is elevated behind the house.Attached to the bottom of it is a hose that goes about thirty feet into a barrel in the greenhouse, saving the water to be used wherever it is needed.If you choose to allow the water to irrigate the flower bed you need to make sure you select plants that do not mind having wet feet.Plants like iris, lilies, rudbeckias, sunflowers, dahlias and marigolds are only a few that can drink a lot of water on a hot day.The extra water will not be as much a problem on the sunny side of the house as it is on the darkly shaded sides.Even after a heavy rain, the sun’s reflection off fAgenda • La Société d'histoire de Sherbrooke (821-5406): Permanent exhibition Sherbrooke 1802-2002, deux siècles tf histoire.• Musée dos beaux-arts de Sherbrooke (821-2115): The exhibition Husband and Wife.Wood engravings by John J.A.Murphy and Cecil Buller, till April 1.• Musée du Séminaire de Sherbrooke (564-3200): The exhibition 1,2,3.MATH! at the Centre d'exposition Léon-Marcotte, till April 8.Museum educator on site from March 2 to 12 (12:30 to 4:30 p.m.).• Galerie d'art du Centra culturel de l'Unhrarstté de Sherbrooke (821-7742): 2500, boulevard de l'Université, Sherbrooke (Québec) J1K 2R1 Réseau Patrimoine et Muséologie de Sherbrooke Bibliothèque municipale Éva-Senécal 450 Marquette, Sherbrooke 819-821-5596 the side of the house will quickly dry up the excess moisture, but on the other hand, a shaded area can stay wet for days, encouraging fungus and mold.Plants need to be selected carefully for such wet conditions.It is recommended that you talk with other people in your area to see what plants they have had success with in similar conditions as what goes well in a wet area in southern Ontario, where the night time temperature averages 50 F during July and August, would not do well in northern Quebec, where night time lows could average 36 F.By designing a short trellis that could go alongside the wall, you can plant a variety of climbers behind your flowerbeds.Plants that do well in this situation are three perennials that are fairly easy to start and grow up to three feet the first year: malvas, sweet peas and hollyhocks.All three of these would require a location with at least four hours of full sunlight each day.Next look through your seed catalogue to find plants that are bushy and grow to about 24 inches.These would go in front of the tall background plants and even shorter ones will need to be chosen to border the front of the flower beds.Remember to select totally different plants for the sunny and shady sides of your property.Now if you are designing a walk through garden or flower beds in other places on your property, you will find that some areas where you would like to have a flower bed gets lots of sunlight and others hardly any.You would use the same principles as the person planting in a shady or sunny flower bed besides a house.To be a successful vegetable or flower gardener one must learn what each particular plant’s needs are and find a way to provide it.Like I said before, we are not born with green thumbs; we earn them by keeping our eyes open to a plant’s needs and sensitivities.the area around the -;— house to show off a NATURE’S dash of color.WAY t|ie veS" Anna May etable garden, your Kinney new flower garden - or plot will need lots of healthy material worked into the soil before you begin.Flowers, like vegetables, require much the same growing conditions to thrive and the best way to have a constant supply of organic matter is to compost everything you can.If you are planning both a vegetable and flower garden you will quickly learn that one compost pile is never enough to meet your needs.I strongly recommend at least one tightly-closed black corn-poster for household waste and two large open box style composters for weeds and garden leftovers.The first thing to remember is to check and see how much sunlight each side of your house gets during a day; this would be during the spring and summer months, not the winter.Write this information down, and once you know how much sun or shade each side offers you can plan to start flower seeds that would be compatible with the amount of sunlight available.Most seed catalogues provide light requirements for each type of plant.Also, check to see if the roof has a runoff pipe near where you want to O -LU Fun for t whole thanks to our many actnm • Les cinq sens sensationnels • Idées de jeux en plein air • Brico-mousse • Heures du conte • Cinévidéo : Le petit Stuart RECORD ARCHIVES Planning your first flower garden Does winter have you down?Tired of seeing nothing but white?That’s about all I see from my window all winter and then there were those 70 straight days of snow or flurries, the trees became so heavy with snow you could not see even a hint of green.It is definitely time to think about spring and the wonderful colours we can enjoy by planting a few flowers.Now that you have planned your vegetable garden, it’s time to think of adding a few flowerbeds or even a small flower garden to your landscape.Even in the city, where houses are only a few feet apart, most homes have a few feet of available space on each side of the house, with a small back yard.If you have saved your back yard space for the vegetable gardens, then you can utilize < u -LU z LU LO I < > -LU LU —I < CL.U z 3 Thursday, March 8, 2001 page 9 1 " 11 wTHEw __ Record- Advocacy youth centre invites all to coffee house MURIELLE PARKES/CORRESPONDENT Some of the members of the Citizen Advocacy Youth Centre receive guitar lessons (from Ralph Steiner) in preparation for their coffee house debut.From left to right are: Jessie Lee Johnson; Carol McGovern; Mandy Vachon; Christine Samboursky; and Ralph Steiner.Behind, six others were practising on the stage.By Murielle Parkes Record Correspondent Mansonville Members from the Citizen Advocacy Youth Centre are extending an open invitation to anyone agel2 and over to join them for their first coffee house this Friday, March 9, at the Mansonville Town Hall.The youth describe the locale, which will undergo a transformation, as a “quaint atmosphere" for the evening, “a quiet place to chat with friends .to enjoy delicious treats .(and as) an opportunity to enjoy live music.” An open mike, with Ralph Steiner and his guitar ready to provide accompaniment, will be available for anyone with talent to share.Those preferring to remain in the audience are invited to applaud the efforts of others as well as to help the youth “celebrate life, substance free.” A $2.00 admission will be charged at the door and, for five dollars, participants can enjoy a dessert and beverage.A second coffee house is planned for Saturday, March 31.Doors open at 7:00 p.m.For more information, phone 292-4255.Easy payment plan for The Record The Record is now able to accept payment for subscriptions through automated monthly payments debited from your bank account.New subscribers need only send a cheque marked VOID to The Record and $11 will be deducted from your account on the first day of every month.Subscribers can renew their subscriptions before they become due by sending a void cheque today and monthly payments will begin when your current subscription expires.Send your void cheque to The Record, Box 1200, Sherbrooke, Qc, J1H 5L6 For further information about receiving a subscription to The Record, please call 569-9528.Hydro K Québec MULT X|0 * 5*100 amp240vouts I pm 208 219 FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS, MY ELECTRICITY HAS BEEN STATIC.Contrary to other sources of energy, the price of electricity in Québec is generally not subject to market fluctuations.That's why you've enjoyed stable Hydro-Québec rates for three years in a row.And why you can continue to count on Hydro-Québec's objective to keep those rates stable for years to come.Just one more reason to make electricity your first choice in energy.Annual change in energy prices from 1998 to 2000 200 180 | 160 ” 1998 1999 2000 - Heating oil _ ______Qg j Source: Minister of Natural Resources: .annual average price of gas Electricity and heating oil (estimated for 2000) Electricity = Savings for you.Did you make the connection?GC Hydro Québec page 10 Thursday, March 8, 2001 - i.THE» i Record Sweets, desserts combine with gyrating hips 80 clients attend annual supper and dance in Mansonville By Murielle Parkes Record Correspondent Fleurimont For 80 clients and members of Dixville Centre’s Work Integration Program, last Wednesday’s 12th Annual Supper and Dance was a time to make merry.The yearly event - held this year at the Auberge Royale in Fleurimont - provides a valuable opportunity for intellectually-challenged clients to hobnob with each other but also to socialize with their supervisors.Co-sponsor of the event is the Users’ Committee, established to promote and provide information as well as protect the needs of those involved in the training program.Nathalie Lafleur, advisor to the committee, expressed appreciation for the contributions made by employers of the different enterprises where clients work as bakers, cleaners, factory workers and assistants in a variety of positions.The evening is one way to recognize the effort made by employers who give time and energy to the work integration program.Thanks to them, Lafleur said, “users have the opportunity to improve their quality of life.” Organizers had pulled no stops to make the evening a fun-for-all bash.Not only did the hot and cold buffet, including delectable desserts, have people coming back for seconds (and even thirds), but after supper, Pandore’s Band set the tempo for some fancy foot work and high-step mingling.For more than two non-stop hours, the dance floor came to life with the sounds of the musical ensemble - three guys from Coaticook with a bass and two guitars, plus harmonicas, synthesizer and a CD recording of their own drumming and piano accompaniment.The trio, who’ve been together for twelve years, belted out a variety of bouncy French and English songs, including favourite rock-and-roll oldies from the sixties to mid-eighties which connected with gyrating hips and arms swinging in all directions.“We like what we do,” said Pascal, spokesman for the group.“But we want the people in front of us to have fun, too.” MURIELEE PARKS/CORRESPONDENT pMl S *Js- HR8 wmm iSiSLfc ¦j'lits vx’ At the dessert table, Linda finds plenty to her liking at the 12th annual supper and dance in Mansonville.The event was held at the Auberge Royale in Fleurimont.MURIELEE PARKS/CORRESPONDENT jjgjgSfSS iliigg ܧ ÉÊmF1 « .' •-W : ¦ * =* MURIELEE PARKS/CORRESPONDENT Michelle and Angella: old buddies from a previous era at school in St.Lambert.MURIELEE PARKS/CORRESPONDENT Paul and Paul, old pals from school, reunite.y v J Julie dances with a staff member at the 12th annual supper and dance in Mansonville. THE RECORD Thursday, March 8, 2001 page 11 Everyone deserves their fair share Equal pay for different but equivalent work The Pay Equity Act Employers have until November 21,2001 to identify differences in salary between equivalent women’s and men’s jobs Pay equity is more than just “equal work for equal pay” It’s “equal pay for different but equivalent work.” The Pay Equity Act, a priority.For information: Commission de l’équité salariale Anywhere in Québec: 1 888 528-8765 Québec City Area: (418) 528-8765 Email: equite.salariale @ ces.gouv.qc.ca Québec»» Commission de l'équité salariale www.ces.gouv.qc.ca page 12 Thursday, March 8, 2001 THEi The most popular SUV in the world is now tougher, faster and safer By MALCOLM GUNN WHEELBASE COMMUNICATIONS T he 2002 Explorer is the latest in a tno of models guaranteed to keep Ford hanging on to the top rung ol the sport utility ladder.Tne first two versions launched last year (the refurbished two-door Explorer Sport and all-new four-rt Trac door Sport Trac truck-ute) have become bona fide segment-busting hits.Now the four-door Explorer, a modem and up-to-date reworking of this popular brand has been unleashed.Together, Ford’s Explorer group represents the most complete array of off-road products ever offered under a single name.Where the Sport and Sport Trac are built using compact dimensions, the latest four-door model comes across as an honest-to-goodness mid-sized package, That’s due to a significant six-centimetre increase in width combined with a wheelbase that’s been stretched by about five cm.Other key measurements — overall length and height — remain unaltered compared to the original.Combined with a more dramatic-looking body, the Explorer now more closely resembles the bigger F-150-based Expedition than its other two siblings.So much for the changes you can see.What is less apparent, though no less dramatic, are the changes to the Explorer’s basic architecture.The all-new and significantly-strengthened platform now uses an independent rear suspension (1RS) instead the old solid rear-axle setup.This has enabled Ford to improve the ride and handling characteristics of the truck.But perhaps just as importantly, the fioorpan has been loweied by 18 cm, while at the same time creating slightly mort ground clearance for more secure off-road adventuring.The Explorer’s lowered stance not only makes entering and exiting the cabin easier, but loading and unloading cargo now requires less lifting.Tne 1RS setup plus the additional wheelbase have also allowed room for optional third-row seating, turning tne Explorer into a seven-passenger people mover.Access to the third row is aided by a newly designed 40/20/40 split second-row scat.Both rows fold flat to create a cargo area that is 10-per-cent larger than before.In back, the Explorer’s two-piece 2002 Ford Explorer ?Four-doof sport irtfity voheie avadatte in XLS, XLT, Eddie Bauer and limited models ?4.0-tore SOHC V6, or optional 4.6-htre SOHC V8 engines, producing 210 and 240 horee power, respectively.?Five-speed manual (4.0), or optional five-speed automatic transmission (standard on 4.6).?A4-fiew construction provides more room and better handling than previous models.?Available third-row seating gives the Explorer added passenger-carrying flexibility ?Improved base and optional engines defiver more power without an increase in fuel consumption ?Newly available safety features will give Explorer owners greater peace of mind.?Base price: $34,000 liftgate features a larger glass area that now opens at the same height as a typical shopping cart, allowing for more convenient loading.Under the hood, the Explorer’s power teams have been revised and simplified.Banished for good are the older — and thirstier — 4.0-litre OHV V6 and 5.0-litre OHV V8 that were once Explorer mainstays.What remains is your choice of a 210-horsepower 4.0-litre SOHC V6 with the same output but slightly more torque than before, or an optional 4.6-litre SOHC V8 that makes 240 horsepower, a gain of 25 compared to the 5.0.Transmission availability consists of a five-speed manual, or optional five-speed automatic for V6-equipped Explorers, while the five-speed automatic comes standard on V8-powered versions.On the safety front, the Explorer can be equipped with a side curtain airbag system that not only protects the upper body in the event of a collision.but will also automatically deploy in the event of a rollover.Another new Explorer safety item is Ford's AdvanceTrac stability control system that helps keep the vehicle properly planted in slippery conditions or in sharp or sudden turns.The 2002 Explorer can be ordered in one of four model designations, from the base XLS, all the way up to the luxury-laden Limited.Regardless of feature contenl this new leading-edge Ford sport ute has transitioned into the 21st century with a remarkable list of basic design, power and safety improvements that should assure its position as top dog in an ever more 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Mike Hickey Special to The Record While the Northeastern United States and Canada struggled to survive a winter that refuses to go away, Major League Baseball teams are in the midst of their annual spring training sessions.Hope springs eternal for 30 major league teams as players and fans eagerly await opening day, one of the most revered days in the professional sports calendar.There is a mystique attached to a team’s first game of the season.One that attracts not only die hard fans, but casual observers as well.What is truly amazing in Montreal is the attitude of both the Expos organization and its growing fan base.Last year’s optimism, based on the team’s sale to American Jeffery Loria and the pledge to build a downtown stadium, quickly evaporated as the season progressed.Young Expos struggled on the field as their pitching staff was decimated by injuries.The fans stayed away from the unpopular Olympic Stadium in droves as the Expos fell in the standings in July and August.Off the field the organization made numerous mistakes and suffered big time in the PR department.Loria and stepson David Sampson failed to negotiate a television contract as well as an English radio deal.When the plans for a downtown stadium was scrapped, rumours had the team moving south to the Washington, D.C.area or North Carolina.During the off-season of discontent Loria and company found it was not as easy to move a Major League franchise as they originally thought.As a result, there appears to be a renewed commitment to keep the Expos in Montreal and the fans appear to be coming backinto the fold.There has been discussions into extending the team’s lease at Olympic Stadium.It was a move that was once criticized, but it appears to be the team’s better alternative than losing the team entirely.An investment has been made to refurbish the beaten-up artificial turf carpet at the Big ‘O’ starting in 2002.That should add renewed hope for the team which will want to make the most of an investment of over $2 million.The addition of slugger Fernando Tatis, the emergence of young stars like Vladimir Guererro and Jose Vidro and a healthy pitching staff all point to a more successful season for the club.Now, if they can only get them back on English radio.SOUTHAM Vladimir Guerrero, who is regarded as one of the best players in Major League Baseball, is one of the key Expos players to watch with opening day on the horizon.illiotj aAuH CmJaAimJs hrve.serious froli »lovs (UÜ.K reAciifJ^, turÜ.»^ Aaod ma/Üv t$cr A N À D A I-S00"303-I004- iaiai*>.Aloe.-C.*»JArelA.©rg Literacy Foundation -V: ' Montreal Expos pitcher Javier Vasquez bears down on a New York Mets hitter during his Grapefruit League start against the eastern division rivals in Port St.Lucie Wednesday.SOUTHAM PHOTO LENNOXVILLE SENIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE 2000-2001 Play-Off Standings Round - Robin TEAM GP W L T PTS GF GA TANKERS 4 4 0 0 8 32 14 REDWINGS 4 3 10 6 20 19 BRUINS 4 13 0 2 18 23 COYOTES (DoubleDeuœ) 4 0 4 0 0 18 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Dessert Luncheon at All Saints Anglican Church, Dunham on Thursday, March 15 at noon.Admission charged.Cards to be played immediately following lunch.For reservations call (450) 295-3341 or 295-2349.MAGOG Advance notice.St.Patrick’s Buffet Luncheon of Sandwiches and Squares at the Church of St.Luke Hall, Pine St., Magog on Thursday, March 15 from 11:30 a.m.to 1 p.m.Hosted by the Magog Social Service.Door prizes, food sale, novelty table.All welcome.SHERBROOKE Plymouth-Trinity United Church Women’s annual Shamrock Salad Buffet and Sale at 380 Dufferin St., on Saturday, March 17 from 3 p.m.to 6 p.m.Includes sales tables of home-baking, handicrafts, novelties, etc.Everyone welcome.STANBRIDGE EAST Spaghetti supper, Saturday, March 10, 2001, 5 to 7 p.m.at St.James Anglican Church Hall.Donations $8.00.Spaghetti, bread, salad & dessert.LENNOXVILLE Rummage and Bake sale at A.N.A.F.“Hut”, 300 St.Francis Street, Lennoxville on Saturday, March 10, from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.RICHMOND Le Rivage du Val St.Francois presents “At the heart of healing is the art of living”, with Dr.Gilla Family on Tuesday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m., Deli-Train Reception Hall, 739 Main St.North, Richmond.Free.Reservations: (819) 826-5303.AUSTIN Card party at Austin Town Hall on March 31 at 7:30 p.m., to benefit the East Bolton Cemetery Association.Prizes and refreshments.Everyone welcome.STANSTEAD Wine and Cheese Party on Saturday, March 17 at Le Baron Hall, Stanstead College, Stanstead from 7:30 p.m.to 9 p.m.Admission charged.Entertainment to follow.Everyone welcome.Proceeds to benefit the Frontier Animal Society.For reservations or information call (819) 876-7785 or 876-5016.BULWER Bulwer Q.FA.meets on Thursday, March 8 at the Community Centre starting at 8:15 p.m.Programme will include Q.FA.Phone-In from 8:30 p.m.to 9:30 p.m.Topic will be “Beef” with Ann Fournasier of Beef Producers Federation.Pot-luck lunch.All welcome.LENNOXVILLE A.NA.F.Unit 318 “Hut” general meeting on Wednesday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m.for all ladies and men of the Unit.TRENH0LM Please be advised that the Official Church Congregation for Trenholm United Church will take place Thursday, March 15,2001 in the vestry of Trenholm United Church at 7 p.m.Everyone is wel- come to attend this important meeting.MELBOURNE RIDGE There will be a Sugar Social at the Melbourne Ridge United Church Hall on Sunday, March 11 at 1:30 p.m.Coffee and doughnuts will be also served.Come and enjoy a fine dessert after your Sunday dinner.Children under 5 will be admitted free.This is sponsored by the Board of Stewards.LENNOXVILLE St.Patrick’s Brunch on Sunday, March 18 from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.at St.Antoine Church Hall, 104 Queen St., Lennoxville.Welcome to all.LENNOXVILLE Colourful exhibit at Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre.“Erskine-Doheny: Three Generations of Artists” is on display until March 25 and features painting, pottery and photography.March 24 from 9:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.: Spin-A-Quilt quilting workshop.Please call to register and for the list of required materials.March 19 at 7:30 p.m.: Tony O’Connor will present a talk on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.Everyone welcome.Uplands is open for visits on Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.and is located at 9 Speid St.in Lennoxville.(819) 564-0409.• • • This column accepts items announcing events organized by churches, service dubs and recognized charitable institutions for a $6.00 fee, $9.00 for 2 insertions of same notice, $12.00 for 3 publications.Maximum 35 words.If you have more than 35 words the charge will be $10.00 per insertion.Requests should be mailed, well in advance, to The Record, P.O.Box 1200, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 5L6, be signed and indude a telephone number and payment Telephone requests will not be accepted.Admission charges and trade names will be deleted.No dances.The Granby Young in Heart The Granby Young in Heart met in the United Church Hall on Wednesday, February 21, 2001.President Eleanor Hope opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m.and welcomed 31 members.Happy birthday was sung to all those who celebrate birthdays during the month of February, 2001.President Eleanor announced we will meet at Erabliere Bernard, 1268 Denison West.There will be a dinner sugar party on Monday, March 26, at 12:00 noon.There were three tables of 500 and the winners were: 1st prize: Doug Talbot, 2nd prize: Betty Lippert.There were four tables of Bridge and the winners were: 1st prize: Mariette Breault, 2nd prize: Greta Baeur.There was one table of games.Lunch was served and enjoyed by all.The next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 21, at 1:30 p.m.Submitted by Patricia Jean Hansford Secretary for the Granby Young in Heart "¦THE» Record Thursday, March 8, 2001 page 15 UCW meeting The Sawyerville U.C.W.met at the church hall the afternoon of February 21, 2001.For the third consecutive year, it was a very cold and stormy day! Being hardy Canadians, eight members braved the elements to attend.Thanks to some hardy souls, the church yard was well plowed, the hall cozy warm, along with smells from the kitchen that whet the appetite and the hill was not too slippery! The meeting got underway with the President, Theda Lowry extending a welcome and all joined in saying the U.C.W.Purpose.The theme chosen for devotions was “Love and St.Valentine”.Claris gave a short invocation taken from an old clipping of 1981 called “Fruits of the Spirit”, also gave a short commentary on the hymn “Love Devine, all loves excelling”.After this, two verses were sung with Mabel MacKay accompanying on the piano.This hymn is the second most important hymn that Charles Wesley had written.This was published in 1747.Rena Lassenba read an item titled “Love’s Gifts”, pertaining to Valentines we can give all year.A short prayer, again from Fruits of the Spirit and as is customary, all joining in the pray the Lord’s Prayer.Sec.Jeanne Lowry was asked to read the minutes of the January meeting and these were accepted with one minor change.Correspondence consisted of thank you notes from the Operation Shoe Box, Quebec City.Also for Christmas baskets and birthday (etc.) cards received.Jeanne also stated that 15 cards had been sent out this last month.Mary Sc-holes’ tally revealed that there were 154 visits made.It seems that we are trying to keep ‘cheer’ circulating! No report from the treasurer as the books are away being audited.For Stewardship Rena L.read a selection, “What Bones?” pertaining to volunteer work.Kitchen and flower committee: Theda reported that liners for the stove burners had been bought and that we had been given some dishes and place mats from the Institute.And perhaps, the reason for the cactus still blooming quite well is that she had taken the plant man’s advice - that “fresh farmer’s gold” is not good for any plant root, it must be well seasoned! Ch.Ed.reported by Mary S.that the Sunday school’s copier had been repaired at quite an expense and advocated that more careful usage was needed as this is only a small machine.They are hoping to have the TV repaired also.We are pleased to hear that four baptisms will be held during the summer.The annual presbyterial meeting will be held at Ayer’s Cliff on April 4.Hope Evans reporting for the Stewards, told us that the finances were fine for now, which is good news.There will be a meeting soon to make more plans for the brunch to be held April 8.Ch.in Society: A great magazine, “The Observer” is due this month.Plans for World Day of Prayer discussed.New business consisted of giving a donation to Youth Forum and the Sawyerville school library.Made preparations for the March 4 Communion service for the whole charge, at 2 p.m., fellowship hour following.On May 6 at 10:30 a.m.there will be a service of welcome for the Rev.B.Willard.This is for the whole charge also.Pot luck lunch will follow.Both services will be at Sawyerville.Theda conveyed the news that two former members and a U.C.W.friend had had surgery recently.They are Bertha Smith, Ruth McBurney and Marjorie Pinchin.All wishing you a speedy recovery.Pleased to hear from Phyllis and Clinton Smith also.The program was doing some preparations for World Day of Prayer.By this time friends had arrived to share the pot luck goodies and fellowship.Mary S.gave thanks and there were 21 seated at the table with very young baby Parnell, sleeping nearby while sister Kendra was enjoying the whole meal.Good to have you join us too, mom and dad! Claris Phillips Death ROBERTSON, James (Hugh) - At the C.H.H.M., Magog, Monday, March 5, 2001, in his 80th year.Dear friends of Louise and Randy Buzzell, also their children; Melodee, Randy Jr.and Pamela.Hughie will also be sadly missed by many other friends.Resting at Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead, (819) 876-5213, Thursday, March 8th, 2001 from 2:00 until 3:00, where the service will be held at 3:00 p.m.Saint Patricks Day When I think of Saint Patricks Day I think of John L.Sullivan Who always said I can lick any man in the whole world any man And the Corbett folks who many people said the Corbetts are at It again.Old mister Corbett while drunk shook hands with J.L.Corbett stood up proudly and raised his hand and loudly shouted This is the hand that shook the hand of the great J.L.Sullivan I don’t suppose I’ll ever wash this hand again as long as I live Corbett’s son said you can lick anybody ‘but me J.L.Sullivan.And by golly one day they met in the boxing ring oh what a fight And by golly when the fight was over Corbett beat John L.Sullivan I wonder to this day if Mr.Corbett raised his hand and shouted This is the hand that shook my son’s hand that beat J.L.Sullivan.I respect Me Marara’s band on parade they put on a grand display And the big sweed who bangs the big base drum dressed in green And of course Danny Boy who about gallow-away bay and many others Everyone loves to hear the good old humor of great Irish laughter.Saint Patrick’s Day is good old Irish music day where ever you go They have that get up and go lilt that every one loves to listen to People gather everywhere and hurry to get there for its gets crowded And remember that good old Irish coffee the sole mate of Irish music.Harold Hodge SANBORN ALGIER THOMAS, Mrs.Bernice - Peacefully at the Brome Mis-sisquoi Perkins Hosptial in Cowansville, Que., on Monday, March 5, 2001 in her 84th year.Mrs.Bernice Thomas, nee Sanborn, wife of the late George Algier and the late Raymond Thomas.Daughter of the late George Sanborn and the late Elizabeth Métivier.Survived by her children; Geraldine (Allen), Donald (Doris Ducharme), Douglas (Judy Carter) and Marjorie (Don Richmond), her grandchildren; Leigh-Ann, Karen, Debbie, Nancy, Christopher, Kelly, Jennifer and Joanne, her great-grandchildren; Pandora, Damian and Alex, also many other relatives and friends.Resting at the Desourdy Wilson Funeral Home, 104 Buzzell St., Cowansville, Que., J2K 2N5, tel.: (450) 263-1212, fax: (450) 263-9557, dwilson@endirect.qc.ca, where family and friends may visit on Wednesday, March 7th, 2001 from 2 - 4 p.m., and 7 - 9 p.m.Funeral service from the Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, March 8th, at 2:00 p.m.The Rev.Mary Macp-hearson officiating.Please note: Thursday, day of the service, the funeral home will be open from 12:00 p.m.The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Brome Missisquoi Perkins Hospital, for all the care and attention given to Mrs.Sanborn STEVENSON, Agnes Elizabeth - Peacefully at the Wales Home in Richmond, on Wednesday, March 6, 2001 in her 106th year.In respect of her wishes, there will be no visitation.The Reverend Keith Dickeson officiating.There will be a graveside service in the Huntingville Cemetery at a later date.Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cass Funeral Home Inc., 6 Belvidere, Lennoxville, tel.: (819) 564-1750, fax: (819) 564-4423.£ A" iifioij fiAult CmjaAiaoJs Uvc.serious frok >lois uirth u>rrti*Jg ArfJcl MAth* fi&C ^ A N A b A I"BOO"303"I004 (Jfc>fc>.*l&e.-e.AfJ*^A.Org Literacy Foundation RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH & DEATH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEM0RIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 320 per word.Minimum charge $8.00 ($9.20 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions -15% off, 3 insertions - 30% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: 11 a.m., day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $7.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $20.00 ($23.01 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS, OBITUARIES; $19.50 ($22.43 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $29.50 ($33.94 taxes included) Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday’s paper, call 819-569-4856 between 1 p.m.and 5 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday’s edition, call 819-569*4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to confirm transmission) between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called. page 16 Thursday, March 8, 2001 Record t i North 03-08-01 * K 6 3 ?Q J 2 ?Q 10 5 * K 10 6 3 West East * Q 10 8 7 5 ?A J V 7 4 V 10 9 8 3 ?962 ?J 8 7 4 * A 8 2 * 9 5 4 South « 9 4 2 V A K 6 5 ?A K 3 * Q J 7 Vulnerable: Both Dealer: South South West North East 1 NT Pass 3 NT All pass Opening lead: A 7 Thursday, March 8, 2001 The sweetest grape on the vine By Phillip Alder What is an aphorist?Logan Pearsall Smith, an American essayist and aphorist, wrote, “Happiness is a wine of the rarest vintage, and seems insipid to a vulgar taste.” This deal contains a rare play, one that anyone would be happy to find.It would be as tasty as a wine at its peak.Cover the South and West hands.Against three no-trump, West leads his fourth-highest spade, the seven.After declarer calls for dummy’s three, how should East plan the defense?East must start by applying the Rule of Eleven.Subtracting seven from 11 tells East that there are four spades higher than the seven in the dummy, his hand, and declarer’s hand combined.And East can see three.So, South has one higher spade, which is almost certain to be the nine.(It cannot be the queen, because that would give West a suit headed by the 10-9-8-7, from which he would have led the 10, not the seven.) So, East knows he can win trick one with his spade jack.However, that blocks the suit.South knocks out the club ace in peace and cruises home.Instead, East should win with the spade ace and return the jack.Here, that works perfectly, West overtaking with his queen to establish his suit while he still has the club ace as an entry.Apparently an aphorist is someone who makes either terse, astute observations, or curt comments defining general truths.Finally, returning to the vinous theme, how well I remember the Bey-chevelle ‘761 drank seven years ago.The 9.95-pound price sticker from Sains-bury’s supermarket was still attached to the bottle.The wine was wonderful.People see what they want to see.Period.Dear Ann Landers: Your response to “Wounded Party in Grand Rapids, Mich.,” was not up to your usual standards.She said her abusive ex-husband had charmed her parents into supporting him in his attempt to get custody of the children.You told her to line up some character witnesses.I fear that character witnesses are not going to be of much help to “Wounded” if her ex-husband has convinced even her parents how wonderful he is.Victims of abuse have a psychological profile similar to hostages, which is interpreted as “unstable.” Abusers often show a normal profile.This is how judges and juries are hoodwinked into believing that the victims of abuse are unfit parents.Contrary to popular myth, abusers do NOT suffer from anger management problems.They manage their anger just fine — whenever there are witnesses.“Wounded” is going to need help from professionals trained to deal with domestic abuse.She should call her local women’s shelter and get the names of attorneys who are experienced in dealing with abuse cases.She may need to hire an expert on domestic abuse to testify about the combative and controlling behavior of batterers, as well as the effect it has on children who see it.Our system has failed miserably to protect these victims.Please print this, Ann Landers Ann, and help them fight back.— S.C., Elgin, 111.Dear S.C.: You have written an extremely valuable letter, and I thank you for it.This turned out to be a dynamite subject that elicited a surprising number of educated responses.Keep reading for more: From Dayton, Ohio: Your answer to “Wounded Party” was incomplete.She needs more than a character witness and good luck.She needs appropriate therapy and a knowledgeable lawyer.She should start looking NOW.I have been in her shoes.My abusive husband dragged me to court every year until he gained custody.I ended up paying child support.The man is a millionaire, and I am a nurse.Money talks — and his money had a lot to say about the outcome of that mess.Fort Worth, Texas: I let my husband have everything — the house, the cars and my share of the business — in exchange for full custody.I hope “Wounded” hangs in there.One day her children will understand and love her for her courage.Anchorage, Alaska: This is my first letter to you, although I’ve been reading your column since I was in high school.It has been seven years since my divorce, but friends and relatives still can’t understand why I would leave such a “nice, Waterville U.C.W.meeting On February 21 a meeting of Waterville United Church Women was held in the church hall with 12 present.Glenna Smith was hostess and Paulette Caron presided.She welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming out on such a stormy day.The meeting opened with the U.C.W.purpose repeated in unison.Carolyn Bureau conducted devotions on love and dedicated the February meeting to the late Anne Barnett.Rev.Lynda Harrison was chosen Queen of Hearts for the day and was presented with a large mug and hot chocolate.Valentines represent love and caring.St.Valentine was a hero and saint and though many stories have been passed down about him, the one thing in common was his love for mankind.Love found, gained and kept is a most valuable possession.The hymn “Tell Me The Old Old Story” was sung and a hymn “Jesus Loving Father” was read.A prayer and the Lord’s Prayer terminated the period.The minutes of the January meeting were read and approved.A thank you note from a bereaved member was read.A letter from Youth Forum requested our continued support.It was moved by Doris Fidler and seconded by Shirley Barter that $40.00 be sent to Youth Forum for their March event.The treasurer, Audrey Cunningham gave a favorable bank balance.The restaurant, Resto Pizza Sub, graciously gave us $45.00, a percentage of the receipts of one day.A letter of thanks will be sent to Christian Breton, proprietor.Vi Derby sent out three sympathy cards, a get well card and a birthday card since the January meeting.In answer to a request by the chairperson of the stewardship committee of Quebec-Sherbrooke Presbyterial, it was reported that the Waterville U.C.W.sends yearly donations to M.& S.Other information sent to the chairperson of church in society is our local donations to L’Escale, Galt breakfast Club and Christmas baskets and support to Youth Camps in addition to donations sent to five charities.Concerning the May 3 luncheon, the menu will remain the same - ham, beans, salad and pies and the cost will remain at $7.The event will be advertised in all local papers.Following a benediction, a time was spent preparing used stamps, soup labels, bread tabs and used eye glasses for mission purposes.At the close of the afternoon refreshments were served by the hostess and a social time enjoyed and Shirley Knutson presided at the tea table.The next meeting will be on March 14.Submitted by Glenna Smith, Secretary quiet guy.” People see what they want to see.Period.My ex-husband was abusive and made my life miserable, but no one would have guessed it.He fooled everybody.Plxeblo, Colo.: My ex-wife was emotionally and physically abusive to me, but nobody knew it because she seemed like such a sweet person to outsiders.Your readers would be shocked if they knew how many women were the abusers in failed marriages.Men don’t tell very often because they are embarrassed and don’t want their children to think they are wimps.Fargo, NT).: That wife who is worried about losing custody of the children to her abusive husband needs to line up witnesses, even the kids, if necessary, to verify her charges.It was the only way I could keep my children.I did it and am proud of myself.Abusive men should be called to account for their behavior, and it’s up to the women to see that this happens.Dear Readers: An eyeful and an earful?I thought so, too.My thanks to all who wrote.Those suggestions for your embattled sisters and brothers are sure to be appreciated.Waterloo JudyAmott 539-2040 Bob Campbell of Etobicoke, Ont., recently spent the day with Nina Campbell at Courville’s.He had lunch with us and told us about all the ski races he, Katie and daughter Shannon have been involved in this winter.Friends of Mr.Arnold Wheeler are sorry to hear that he is presently a patient at the 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