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THE RECORD The voice of the Eastern townships since 1897 Mumba celebrates 45th birthday.See Page 3 75 CENTS + TAXES PM#0040007682 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 How accessible is Lennoxville to the disabled?By Jen Young Record Correspondent Every community has individuals who depend on a wheelchair, a walker, or just can’t get around too well due to crutches and casts — but how many establishments are equipped to serve the handicapped?On Lennoxville’s Queen Street, disabled individuals would not be able to check out a book, buy furniture, pay for their groceries, eat subs, eat Greek food, or have a beer, and crossing side streets proves dangerous.In a quest to see just how handicapped accessible Lennoxville is, The Record joined forces with former Champlain and Bishop’s student Nicolas Roy, who was born with Cerebral-Palsy and has depended on his wheelchair for 30 years.To make judging each establishment’s accessibility easier Roy decided to use a score card, which he used to rate each stop from 0 to 10; 0 being ab- solutely no access for a handicapped person on their own.The investigation, aimed at giving readers a better appreciation of life in a wheelchair, began Saturday afternoon at the Couche-Tard where Rby parked his adapted car, in which his gas and brake pedals are handles behind the steering wheel.It took him about 20 minutes to get his chair out and assembled, but he quickly mentioned that the reserved handicapped parking space at the corner store was very convenient, well identified, and wide enough for him to maneuver, and it already earned the store a couple of brownie points.“The ramp for handicapped people is on the corner,” said Roy having no problems getting up onto the sidewalk entrance.“You wouldn’t think of this, but trust me I know that some stores have their cement ramps directly in front of a parking spot so if a car is parked we would not be able to get in.” A big deterrence for people in wheelchairs is doors.If the door is too heavy then the individual would not be able to open it, but Roy had no problems with Couche-Tard’s large steel doors.Once in the store Roy was impressed with the wide aisles, but pointed out that he would have to make a detour through one aisle because beer cases were piled up and blocked the chip aisle.Counters are also difficult, if they are too high then the handicapped customer can not reach to pay or use the interne, and in some cases the employee would not even see the customer.“Accessibility was good, the counters were high but not terrible,” he said.“I think they deserve a 7 because they have made a big effort.” Roy remarked that he would not be able to apply for the position of cashier being advertised, however.“The counters are too high,” said the computer technician.“I’ve been turned down for many jobs because I am handicapped, but of course they didn’t tell me what the reason was.” The next stop was the CIBC.It’s ramp was not too steep, and there are automatic doors, ample handicapped parking, and an adapted counter and interac machine, so Roy was quick to give the institution a perfect 10.Unfortunately, this was the only stop in this mission’s duration that Roy said deserved a 10.The first, of more than a dozen 0 scores, was Subway.There is absolutely no way that a disabled person could climb the steep stairs out front, nor those on the side.“I guess I couldn’t eat at Subway,” stated Roy.“No healthy subs for me.” The cement ramp on the side of the building belongs to Tri-Us, and this is where Roy encountered his first steep climb.See Access, Page: 5 Search for missing Hemmingford teen called off Staff Police called off their ground search for Hemming-ford’s Shanna Poissant, and are now re-examining the situation to determine what will come next.“The search is suspended for now, but that’s not to say it won’t go on another day,” said Sûreté du Québec spokesman Const.Jayson Gauthier.Poissant, 16, was last seen leaving her home to go to a friend’s house on July 11, at about 4 p.m.At first the SQ suspected she had run away from home, but then received other information and launched a search.Last week ground searchers, police COURTESY SQ The search for teen Shanna Poissant has been called off.divers, tracking dogs and a helicopter were called in to search a mostly wooded area.While attention centred around a bike path, police also executed a search warrant on a bungalow.That search turned up nothing.The search continued throughout the weekend.Monday the SQ announced it was calling off the intensive search.A number of area residents have vowed to continue searching in their spare time.Gauthier said the details of what police will do next are not being made public.However if anyone has seen Poissant they are asked to contact the SQat 1-800-659-4264.Celebrating Those Who Make A Difference COURTESY ETSB Retiring teachers, office agents, superintendents, principals, vice-principals, kitchen helpers, secretaries, counselors, maintenance workers, lunch supervisors, bus drivers and technicians were honoured recently by the ETSB.See Page 4 for more details. page 2 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 RECORD Kruger to build co-generation power plant Staff The paper producing giant Kruger plans to build a massive co-genera-tion plant in Sherbrooke starting in August and it’s expected to save money and reduce pollu.fon.Kruger announced its plans to build the new plant last week, shortly after Quebec’s Environment Ministry gave the company the go-ahead.Co-generation plants produce produces electricity from industrial steam.Staff Sherbrooke Most of the public beaches in the Estrie region that have been analyzed so far this summer have made the A-list or the B-list in the government program to test the quality of water.The only beach in the area that got a C, or passable rating, was the O.T.J.beach in Lambton.That beach on Lac St-François got an A-rating last summer.The Place du Camp Massawippi and Balade sur le Massawippi beaches on Lake Massawippi in Ayer’s Cliff both made the A-list.The beach at Camping du Lac Massawippi has not been rated yet, but it got an A during the last round of ratings last summer.In Cleveland the Plage du Camp By Mike Blanchfield London The wine was French, and the food, in the words of the visiting French prime minister, was delightful.“I have come to London as a friend, and we have a French-British relationship that has been working for many years and I am committed to create and develop this relationship, to make it even stronger,” Dominique de Villepin told his host.Prime The steam is generated by burning of waste such as wood bark, saw dust and tree tops that usually end up in dumps.The company is investing some $80 million over the next two years into the waste burning plant in response to rising fuel prices.The plant is expected to burn about 600 tonnes of biomass every day while helping to churn out about 26 mega watts of electricity.Biblique got a B, that’s better than the C it received last summer.In Coaticook the municipal beach at Lake Lyster got another A.In Cookshire-Easton, the Plage du Camping co-op familial du Prévert in Birchton got an A — an improvement over last summer’s B.In Dudswell, the Plage Pierre-E.Perrault has not been rated, but it ended the summer of 2004 with an A.In Frontenac the Plage du lac Araignés got an A, same as last year.In Hatley, the beach at Quebec Lodge has not been rated this summer, but the Lake Massawippi beach received top marks last summer.In Lake Megantic, the Baies des Sables and Plage O.T.J.both got Bs.In Magog, the Plage des Cantons on Minister Tony Blair on Monday.“Of course, we are facing difficult times — terrorism — and I want to stress to you Tony and to all the British people, the solidarity and the friendship of the French people,” de Villepin said in crisp English no less.You could almost hear the sound of them spitting out their crepes or choking on their pints.The French and British have always been rivals, but lately they According to Kruger, this cleaner energy will cut down on fossil burning fuels by about 30 million litres (200 000 barrels) a year.In addition, the company expects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 83 000 tonnes (equivalent to 18 000 vehicles) per year.According to a environmental analysis from the environment ministry, said the new system will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the plant by Lake Memphremagog got an A as did the Plage de la Pointe Merry (west side).The beaches at Camp Cedar Lodge (Memphremagog) and Wilvaken Inc (Lake Lovering) have yet to rated.In North Hatley the Plage de la Société Récréative de North Hatley on Lake Massawippi also made the A-list.In Orford the beaches at Lake Fraser and Jouvence have not yet been rated, but both got an A last summer.The beach at Lake Stukely got an A as did the artificial lake at Parkside Ranch, an improvement over last summer’s B rating.In Piopolis, the municipal beach on Lake Megantic got an A.In Potton the Vale Perkins beach on Lake Memphremagog has not been rated this summer but the pond at have been less than good neighbours.After weeks of tension and strain, the two prime ministers tried to leave that behind them as they exchanged warm, fuzzy admiration and a new resolve to work together in the war against terrorism.They made no overt mention of the problems that started last month at European Union meetings in Brussels when French President Jacques Chirac and Blair accused each other of being 89 per cent.This represents 0.9 per cent of the emissions coming from Quebec and 0.01 per cent of emissions in Canada.The plant will make money from its surplus of electricity while producing electricity for Hydro-Québec.Operation of the new plant will add five new jobs to the 470-member staff of the current plant.The plant is expected to be up and running by June 2007.or B Camping du Carrefour des Campeurs got a B.In Racine the Plage du Camp Boisjoly on Lac Brais got an A as did the Plage McKenzie on Lake Brompton.In Saint-Hérménégilde both beaches on Lake Wallace were A-rated.In Sherbrooke the municipal beach on Lake Magog in Deauville got an A but Plage Lucien-Blanchard on the Magog River got a B.In Stanstead the Georgeville Wharf was rated for the first time.It got an A.In Stoke the St-Pat’s Old Boys camp beach got an A, an improvement over last summer’s B rating.Finally, in Stratford the Camp Claret beach on Lake Elgin got an A while the Camp Bel-Air beach on Lake Aylmer got a B.dessert greedy and self-interested.Then Chirac made those infamous cracks about English cuisine to German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and Russian President Vladimir Putin.The only thing Britain has done for agriculture, Chirac said within earshot of at least one journalist, “is mad cow.” He added: “You can’t trust people who have such lousy cooking.” — Can West News Service Most local beaches rated A Brits, French find accord over Weather Today: Sunny with cloudy periods.Increasing cloudiness in the afternoon with showers beginning late in the day.Risk of a thunderstorm.High 27.UV index 7 or high.Wednesday: Showers.Low 20.High 24.Thursday: Sunny.Low 11.High 23.Friday: Cloudy with 60 per cent chance of showers.Low 12.High 22.Ben by Daniel Shelton CM1RINGIN \ THES4CKYAKP AsvP A' / 15 A GflEAl WAY expose yourself y TO THE RIGORS Of THE GREAT OUTPOORS WHERE P0 FIRST WE HAVE TO SET UR THE TENT' .LETS SEE T HOW LONG THE EXTENSION CORPIS.YOU WANT f WELU, TO PUT IT, l PEPENPS GRANRAT • - ¦ ¦¦¦the — RECORD Tuesday,’July 26, 2005 page 3 Granby ape celebrates 45th birthday with cake RECORD FILE PHOTO Mumba, Granby Zoo’s oldest resident, recently turned 45.The gorilla was the first of his species to live in Canada when he arrived in the early 1960s.Staff Sherbrooke Granby Zoo’s oldest and most famous pensioner, and the oldest gorilla in North America, turned 45 this weekend.That’s about 90 in people years.A perennial favorite with regular visitors at the zoological gardens, Mumba celebrated the milestone birthday this weekend with a party in the Afrika pavilion that included a cake big enough to feed about 450 of the thousands of well wishers who visited him on his birthday.Weighing in at about 180 kilos (500 pounds) the silverback African ape is one of fewer than 700 lowland gorillas living in captivity in zoos around the world.Gorillas rarely live past their fifties in captivity.The oldest one record was Massa, who died at of 54 at the Philadelphia Zoo in 1984.The average lifespan for a gorilla in the wild is closer to 30.Mumba, who was once a proficient finger painter, has made numerous television appearances and was once a member of the Union des artistes actor’s guild.Also athletic in his younger years, he was infamous for slinging dirt and rocks, not to mention his own excrement, at visitors.But a few years ago it appeared zoo’s patriarch might be taking a turn for the worse.Suffering from crippling and degenerative arthritis, zookeepers were considering putting him down until he made an impressive recovery from the crippling condition thanks to a combination of now-banned anti-inflamato-ries like Vioxx and Celebrex as well as natural medicines including glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, devil’s claw and Tahitian noni juice.Likely the victim of poachers in his native Congo, the orphaned ape emigrated to Granby from a zoo in Hamburg, Germany in 1960, at the age of 15 months.At first, Mumba lived with an adoptive family where he was raised in diapers and a baby carriage before being moved to the zoo in 1961 when he became one of Granby Zoo’s first residents.Because he had more contract with humans than his own kind, Mumba rarely identified with his own species and has been unwilling to procreate despite several attempts to Find a mate for the reluctant bachelor.Even efforts at artificial insemination failed as his sperm — which has been described as having the reproductive qualities of dishwater — was apparently as impotent as the ape himself.Zookeepers have given up on traditional and more modern methods of procreation and are now looking at more futuristic ways to producing offspring.With cloning in mind, zookeepers have carefully preserved tissue samples taken during Mumba’s annual exam and, when he dies, they will save more tissue, his testicles, and freeze some of his semen.But for now, the original Mumba is still entertaining visitors to the zoo.Ice Club faces $2.8-million lawsuit after man dies Bromont is a weekend hot spot Staff A private club is facing a $2.8 million lawsuit by the family of a man who died after an alleged assault occurred there last fall.The suit against the Ice Club has been filed in civil court by the family of Fernand Paquette, who suffered a fractured skull after the assault on Oct.1, 2004.The family claims Paquette was attacked without reason by club employee Steve Marcotte and that Paquette had to be sent to the local St.Croix hospital afterwards for treatment.Paquette’s injuries were serious enough that he was later transferred to the hospital in Trois Riv- ieres.Eleven days later, Paquette fell into a coma and could not be revived.Marcotte faces a manslaughter charge because of the incident.The suit was launched by Paquette’s mother, along with his two sisters Chantel and Sylvie and his brother Roger.They claim that the Ice Club and its owner Michel Désilets were responsible for the conduct of Marcotte and did not fire him after the alleged assault took place.They claim the loss of Paquette caused them pain, stress and psychological trauma.D’ville businessman fined $300,000 for damaging fish preserve Staff Local businessman Roger Dubois faces a $300,000 fine for upsetting an area fish preserve after his company Canimex did some excavation work near the preserve last year.Officials from the local Fish and Game department laid the fine against Dubois after his compa- ny did the excavation work on May 22, 2004.They claim Canimex did not seek proper permits for working in an area where the preserve was situated.Canimex, which ironically is a member of the Regional Council on the Environment, could not be reached for comment at press time.By Jen Young Record Correspondent The Bromont exit has traffic backed up to the highway each weekend, though it’s not because of roadwork.Tourists and Townshippers in search of a bargain or a refreshing diveflocked to Bromont last Sunday for the Flea Market.Shoppers could pick up discount priced items from shovels to designer clothes from close to a hundred vendors.The market has grown so much a new field has been cut down for parking.Not every car waiting for twenty minutes on the off ramp turned into the market however.Half stayed on to make their way to the Bromont waterslides, which also has expanded this year to serve its increasing clientele.Anticipate a delay if traveling to Bromont for some shopping or a swim this weekend.RECORD Yves Robert Advertising Consultant Sherbrooke - Magog - Stanstead Tel.: 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ETSB retirees honoured by peers Still no trace of Mélina Martin The Eastern Townships School Board honoured 30 retiring staff members at a gala held on June 10.Close to 100 people, representing staff, administrators, commissioners and invited guests, attended the event.As each administrator spoke of his or her retiring personnel, it became very apparent the wealth of experience, dedication and commitment to our youth that was leaving the ETSB.Robert Colvil, speaking on behalf of the retiring personnel, emphasized the commitment, challenges and rewards that come from a career in education.The retirees for 2005 were: Margaret Badger, teacher at Cowansville Academy for Lifelong Learning, Michael Bradley, teacher at Lennoxville Elementary, Marylyn Bray, office agent principal class at the central Board office, Robert Colvil, teacher at Knowlton Academy, Allison Connelly, teacher at Lennoxville Elementary, Donald Craig, superintendent of buildings at Massey-Vanier High School, Daniel Dancose, teacher at Massey-Vanier, Ronald Ewing, principal at A.D.S.Elementary and Drummondville Elementary, Sextus Feehan, teacher at Massey-Vanier, Marlene Forster, teacher at Heroes’ Memori- al, Daryl Gaudin, teacher at Parkview Elementary, Carrol Haller, school secretary at Alexander Galt Regional High School, Joan Highfield, teacher at Heroes’ Memorial, Malcolm Kingsley, teacher at St.Francis Elementary, John Klinck, re-education counselor at Alexander Galt, Lucienne Kydd, maintenance workman class 11 at Richmond Regional High School, Susan Liebrecht, teacher at Sutton Elementary, Corinne McBurney, noon hour supervisor at Sawyerville Elementary, Marilyn Mag-wood, teacher at Lennoxville Elementary, Helen Manning, teacher at Farnham Elementary, Barbara Milti-more-Mandigo, offset duplicator operator principal class at Massey-Vanier, Anne Nixon, teacher at Richmond Regional, Janice Parsons, teacher at Sun-nyside Elementary, Madeleine Pigeon, administration officer at central Board office, Margaret Pille, documentation technician at Massey-Vanier, Graydon Schoolcraft, bus driver, Ayer’s Cliff, Charles Smith, vice-principal at Alexander Galt, Meta Smith, office agent principal class at central Board office, Lorraine Staples, teacher at Massey-Vanier and Nancy Wilson, general kitchen helper at Alexander Galt.1 1:16 pm The paramedics t £ rj * # * * * * !* * * « P P mt fH # m m % g v $ t* * ** ** ** **• *“i NO Parks, WortaCrwfl! 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Farnham.case as a runaway.The Sûreté du Québec has not however ruled out other possibilities.Several tips have been called in, but none of them have turned up any solid leads.Martin is described as five-foot-four and weighing about 115 pounds.She has reddish blond hair, with several ear piercings and a piercing on her lower lip.Anyone with any information is asked to call the SQat 310-4141, or the Info Crime line at 1-800-711-1800.More examination time for axe attacker Staff The man accused of attacking a homeowner with an axe during a burglary in St-Joachim-de-Shefford will be held for a psychiatric evaluation for awhile longer.Patrick Berger, 28, of the Gaspé, appeared briefly in court in Granby Monday morning.He was then ordered to continue a psychiatric evaluation to determine if he is fit to stand trial.On the morning of July 5 a St-Joachim man returned to his home with his children after getting groceries.When they pulled into the yard they saw a strange vehicle.The father left his kids in the car and went inside to see what was going on.The man came face to face with a burglar.The two exchanged words and then the burglar attacked the home-owner with an axe.The homeowner escaped serious injury, but sustained cuts to his arm and leg.Shortly afterwards the police arrested Berger, who was charged with breaking and entering, armed assault and uttering death threats.Berger will be back in court on August 9, at which time the judge will decide if he understands the charges against him.Email: classad @ sherbrookerecord.com 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.(819) 569-9525 RECORD Classifieds www.sherbrookerecord.com ¦ —TH K—ii.RECORD ' “îrM Il -£*: ;s»:w, »4y^; JEN YOUNG/CORRESPONDENT Nicolas Roy says efforts are being made to make Lennoxville more accessible to the disabled.Access: Cont’d from Page 1 He had to use the guardrail to pull himself up, which he said would not be a problem for an electric wheelchair, but is almost too steep for manual.In the corner of the ramp was a decorative planter that forced Roy to let go of the guardrail and he then had to struggle to keep from rolling back down.“Wow, the door is really heavy.I have strength in my arms so I can manage but for a younger person or a woman this would be too difficult,” he said, wondering if his chair would fit through the front door.“It’s tight but passable.” Roy gave Tri-Us a 6.He had much difficulty getting on the sidewalk at the lights on the corner of Queen and Belvidere.He made it off the sidewalk beside Subway and across the street fine but had to manage over a bump beside the library and due to a hole in the cement was stuck.After a struggle and a loss of breath he made it, but stated someone else would easily be stuck.“I’m used to sidewalks like this though,” he said.“Once my chair was stuck like that and my chair fell right over.People got out of their cars and helped me though.” The moment Roy established that there was no way he would be able to go into the Library, librarian Barbara Gosselin courteously met Roy and asked to help him get in.She apologized for not having any access but explained that that would hopefully change soon.“We don’t have any access for handicapped people right now but we are working on it,” Gosselin stated.“We have started a petition to bring to city council to help fund a ramp.We have an exit in the back that would be perfect for a ramp.” After Roy signed the petition and wished the librarian luck, he had no choice but to give the library a 0.It is mandatory that new establishments build adequate access for disabled customers, but older buildings are not subject to the regulation.To serve their disabled customers, older establishments would have to make the addition using funds from their own pocket books.After some searching Roy came across a ramp leading into the kitchen of Capitaine Grec, but it was littered with decomposing lettuce and filled with garbage bags.“I couldn’t even get on the ramp because there is wood at the foot of it,” he said.“Even if I could get on it there is a step at the door and the door frame is too small to pass.It’s safe to say this is a 0 for accessibility.” The Planet O Pub and the all natural Bio & Alternatives store that share the Greek restaurant’s building also received a 0.“If a handicapped person is with someone else then they can get help to try and get up those stairs, but we aren’t always with someone else.If I was by myself I couldn’t eat Greek, healthy, or have a drink here, and I definitely couldn’t live in the apartments upstairs.” Roy says that finding adapted lodging is very difficult.They exist but are almost impossible to find.Green’s bakery gave Roy a glimmer of hope when he saw the visible white ramp to the side, but once at the top of the steep ramp there was no way he could hold the door and jump over a 2 1-2 inch step."You can’t tell how steep a ramp is until you try and push yourself up.I give them a 2 since there is a ramp but that’s it since I couldn’t get in to see what they have to sell.” The Royal Bank’s automatic door was a relief.“There is no handicapped parking though.But the automatic door is very convenient.” Once in the front door Roy pushed the eli vator button and was startled by the “s try” loud noise it made.Due to its adapted Interac, and counter the bank earned a 6.James’ meat shop and the ETFS storage facility were completely inaccessible for Roy, and were both given a 0.The Brunet pharmacy has manageable doors and is equipped with a ceramic ramp on the inside.It’s elevator, to get to Dr.Ferenzi’s and physiotherapist Vicky Smith’s office, was a quiet, smooth ride.“I would have been surprised if a pharmacy wasn’t well adapted.I give it an 8 because of the bump at the front door and because the ramp is long and steep.” The United church also received an 8 because Roy said the disabled entrance could have been identified.A disabled person wishing to buy furniture can not enter the Mayrand furniture store.There is no entrance and no sign specifying if there is one in the back.“This is a definite 0.” The new Korvette store seemed to be inaccessible until T7ie Record entered to ask where the disabled entrance was.“Had you not been here I wouldn’t have been able to get in and ask.I would have kept going.” To the side is a door, with a doorbell, that stays locked and was opened by an employee for Roy.Once inside he had to toss aside a handful of items to get through aisles.He stated that is was manageable but a tight squeeze, but the problem came when he tried to leave the store.Once he entered the employee locked the door behind him with two locks, one being too high for Roy to unlock himself.Roy gave the new store a 3.The Uplands Cultural and Museum Society allows entry via the kitchen.However, it is not marked and Roy gave the place a 4.The Lennoxville Florist, though closed for vacation during this survey, offers no disabled parking, and no notification to the ramp in the back.Once up the tight decrepit wooden ramp there is no way that a person in a wheelchair could open the door without rolling back down the ramp.Roy gave the florist a 2.Looks were deceiving when it came to Provigo.From the outside; ample parking, cement ramps, and automatic doors, the only grocery store in town was prematurely given a p.erfect score until Roy tried to pass through to a register.“My chair doesn’t fit through any check out isles.How would I pay for my groceries?” The Record asked a cashier only to be given shrugged shoulders and a timid guess.Tuesday, July 26, 2005 page 5 "We have a wider lane,"said the express cash employee after being informed that Roy’s chair did not fit.“I guess you could come around the other side and wait at the end of a counter, then we could pass everything,” Because Roy also imagined having difficulty on days that each aisle was over populated with shopping carts his original perfect score dropped to a 6.Though the International Video Club had no specific parking for Roy, it was very easy to get in and maneuver."This is even better than the one that I live close to in Sherbrooke," Roy said after giving the store an 8.The front of the building, which houses the SAQ also received an 8.Roy had some difficulty getting the second door open once through the first, but in light of the fact that assistant manager Billy Lidstone quickly rushed to Roy’s aid, the aisles were plenty wide enough, and the counters were not too high.The last stop on the west side of Queen Street was Opto Réseau.There is no dedicated parking and the cement ramp had a deterring bump.The store was closed but Roy speculated that it would be difficult to maneuver once inside.Roy gave the store a 7.Roy was impressed with the quality of sidewalks but stated that each one was difficult to get on to from the road on either side.Of 20 establishments visited by Roy there were only a handful that he could enter with ease, on his own.“Having handicapped accessibility is not an enforced law, but what we saw today is the same in any town.There is still work to be done in Lennoxville, but at least there are efforts being made,” Roy concluded.“Now I know exactly where I can go when I come into Lennoxville next time.” Next week The Record will run the second half of this in depth investigation as it follows Roy along the East side of Queen Street to see how accessible town hall and numerous other busi- NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS Summer Schedule: June 20th to August 19th If you plan to make changes to your subscription (i.e.start, stop, address change), please be advised we need one (1) week notice (prior to date of change).Thank you (8i9) 569-9528 record page 6 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 ^RECORD, Community Forum The Downing Street Memo People forget.Everyone forgets.I forget too.But I remember vividly the countdown to the invasion of Iraq.At the time those who marched against the war — and there were millions — doubted both the urgency and legitimacy of Bush’s call for invasion.In Washington the drums of war beat incessantly.Attack now, before Saddam Hussein’s WMDs rain down and nuclear Armageddon is upon us.We suspected he was lying, but we were not certain.Today we are.No nuclear missiles, and what weapons Hussein did have possessed about a 20-mile range capability.By the time the 2004 presidential election ended almost everyone admitted there were no Weapons of Mass Destruction.Never were.The American public was slow coming around and some probably never will.But finally almost everyone in Washington finally came to accept it, except Vice-President Cheney.Time to reconsider - and in due course WMDs were replaced by the spread of democracy as justification for the invasion.Nice stick handling.But the questions won’t go away.Example 1.Q_.“How explain away the original indefensible justification for war on Iraq?” A.Easy.Bad intelligence.So stop asking questions.Think 9/11.Support our soldiers.Oil?How dare you! That’s unpatriotic.Think 9/11.Example 2.Q.to do with 9/11?" “But Iraq had nothing A.What’s wrong with you critics, turning your back on our brave soldiers?You got no religion, boy?Old news — and you’re bordering on treason.Think 9/11.Whipping up fear and challenging patriotism of others has worked won- RECORD P.0.Box 1200 Sherbrooke J1H 5L6 or 1195 Galt E, Sherbrooke JIG 1Y7 Fax: 819-569-3945 e-mail: newsrooni@shert>rookerecord com Wibsi IV www sherbrookerecord com Randy Kinnear Publisher .(819) 569-9S11 Siiakon McCully Editor .(819) 569-6345 Nelson Afonso Corresp.Editor .(819) 5696345 Richard Lessard Prod Mgr.(819) 569-9931 Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman .(819) 5699931 Francine Thibault Prou.Superv.(819) 5694856 DEPARTMENTS Accounting.(819)5699511 Advertising.(819) 5699525 Circulation .(819) 5699528 Newsroom (819) 569-6345 Knowlton office 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec.JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Tom Cavanagh ders for Mr.Bush.It got him re-elected.It keeps the press and the media subservient and cowering.Plus it opens up previously undreamed pork barrels for politicians.Wyoming receives as much money for protection against terrorists as does New York state.Go figure.So now with the bloody counterinsurgency raging in Iraq, and thousands dying on both sides, one might expect serious questioning of the process and pretexts that led Americans into this quagmire.The government’s response (read spin) is consistently frustrating."That’s old news now.Have to look forward not backwards.Support our soldiers.We’re there now and we can’t leave.>" So far it has carried the day.But it may not continue.A few months ago England was shaken with the revelation of the minutes of a high level meeting of Prime Minister Tony Blair and his top advisors (The Downing Street Memo).The devastating effects of this memorandum in England contrast sharply with the few ripples of response in the U.S.The memo reveals that Bush had decided to invade and occupy Iraq at least eight months before the war was launched.With the decision already made, the next task was seeking and ‘fixing’ the intelligence in support the decision.In other words it was not a case of seeking out evidence to determine whether or not to attack Iraq.That was settled.Now the job became finding “intelligence” to justify the decision.During this fateful meeting, as the memo shows, Blair and company discussed a report from the head of Britain’s M16 (comparable to the CIA) about his recent trip to Washington and his meeting with George Tenet, the American intelligence chief.The revelations are shocking.Not the MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: I year 114.40 8.01 9.18 $131.59 6 MONTHS 59.00 4.13 4.73 $67.86 3 MONTHS 30.00 2.10 2.41 $3451 Out of Quebec residents do not include PST.Rates for other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.Ihe Record was founded on February 7, 1897.and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by Hollinger Canadian Newspapers L.P.PM #0040007682 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to The Record.1195 Galt East.Sherbrooke.QÇ JIG 1Y7 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA least disturbing is the absence of interest on Washington’s part about the aftermath of war.More than a year ago I expressed wonder at the apparent lack of post war planning.I was critical, but assumed they simply had not thought things through carefully enough.I was wrong.Apart from fantasies about cheering Iraqis waving American flags as U.S.soldiers marched in, the Bush people didn’t think about it at all.The ironies associated with the U.S.misadventure in Iraq leave one gasping.The last thing Bush wanted was for the UN inspectors to find there were no WMDs.That would destroy his justification for war.Hence the hope that Saddam Hussein would not let inspectors in.Hence too, the pretense, pressure, impatience, and finally attacks on the inspection process and inspectors.The only thing that could have saved Saddam Hussein was for him to hand over WMDs — but that was impossible because the evil old tyrant had none.So the pretenses went on, and the invasion, violence, death and destruction came and continue.It has been said that if bin Laden had input into American policy he too would have encouraged the invasion of Iraq.He knew it would provide a rich breeding ground for terrorists and the cause of terrorism.And it did.So there you have it.A sorry and sordid tale.Caught red handed in a lie.Big big trouble.Right?Well, not necessarily.case against him is unconvincing.But they would claim innocence if Bush wrapped himself in sack cloth and ashes at a press conference and confessed his guilt.Strangely there has been little furor in the U.S.over the Downing Street Memo.Time works in his favour.People forget and the public attention span is limited.Accusing questioners of disloyalty, directly or indirectly, is also effective.The temerity and arrogance of this man and his minions to lecture others about patriotism.Already the administration labels the Downing Street Memo as “old news”.They may try the same tactics with to the ongoing Karl Rove scandal.It may not work.People forget.Everyone forgets.I forget far more than I used to.But I will never forget the wretched impact the Bush administration is having on America and the world.It affects us all and distorts the once fine image of America.Preoccupation with the war on terrorism pushes other issues into the background.But some day, sooner rather than later I hope, GWB will be forced to answer for his disastrous, illegal, and unjustified war.America has long stood for much of the world as a symbol of hope, responsibility, justice - the good.It was never without faults, but the ideals glowed.Bush has twisted that symbol into one of distrust, abuse of power, torture, lies, and disrespect for human rights and the rule of law.A travesty of what one expects from a liberal democracy.When asked about the Downing And yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus Street memo, Bush rejected it.Did he tell the truth?Do pigs fly?He argued that war was the last thing he wanted)!).Naturally, his toadies argue that the - and liberalism is an honourable word.The full text of the Downing Street Memo is available in the June 9th, 2005 issue of the New York Review of Books.x^f' ' +• YELLOW TOUR K FRANCE * MS?, .ecm RECORD Tuesday, July 26, 2005 page 7 Beanbags, kites, turkeys and toes in the sand High above the freshly cut hayfield danced a green octopus with extraordinarily long, rainbow-spotted legs.Nearby in the blue summer sky another octopus, a red one with big yellow eyes dipped and soared in the wind.Further flitted a vibrantly-coloured blue and orange dragon.Beyond it flew a simple, extended diamond kite in deep blue with trailing sunshine yellow ribbons.The soft brown- and mellow yellow-feathered owl never really got off the ground.Its extended tail with white plastic bows must have made it too heavy to fly.The yellow, red and blue, fat fish would only rise a few feet overhead before plummeting to earth (Who ever heard of a flying fish anyhow?).These two kites were dubbed duds, along with a home-made one that made it up maybe 10 or 12 feet — a far cry from the highest flyer, whose maximum height was later estimated at roughly 180 feet.The physical pull of fickle yet impres- sively strong air currents caused some of us to marvel at the power of a breeze.Impressed with the bright hues decorating the sky, the driver of a silver-coloured convertible passing by called from her car, “C’est beau!” The get-together had begun with tours of the premises (the animals were on their best behaviour), followed by a pot-luck picnic lunch at which some of us savoured stuffed grapevine leaves and homemade carrot wine for the first time.Later, the 15 of us trekked to the beach-like- (lots of sand, no water) area nearby.The children running and digging and playing with Tonka construction vehicles; several in the group yielding to temptation and walking the expanse barefoot — revelling in the therapeutic feel of curling their toes in the sand.Then, back on the lawn, the beanbag toss game conjured up cheers, applause and expressions of empathy as hits and misses were noted and tallied.Those with the very highest and lowest scores were awarded prizes from the bag of surprise rewards for specific accomplishments during the afternoon.Kite-flying expertise was also recognized upon our return, with prizes going to those who flew the highest kite, who experimented with the greatest number of different kites, who kept trying to get their kite in the air even when the constructions of plastic and sticks balked, who most helped the others and whose kite flew the longest time-wise.The final winner almost collapsed into hysterics as he peered at his prize — the last one to be pulled.Through the transparent cellophane, he identified a bright yellow, squeezable, less-than-attractive (the more direct might say “downright ugly”), nude bird that looked ever so much like a rub- ber chicken but was labelled a turkey.Said bird’s claim to fame is its movements — squeeze it and it lays an egg.Not a traditional egg either — but an egg without a shell — with a see-through egg white and a yolk in the centre.Release your grip and the egg slips back inside the hen — as though she’s changed her mind about laying it.Before we knew it, the hour was late and after hamburgers and salads, tea’ and brownies, the group dispersed into the darkness.But before they departed, the writers waxed poetic as they inscribed their thoughts in the guest book at the end of a day spent in our corner of paradise, commenting on their impressions of their visit.Mention was made of sun and sand, of donkey brays and rooster crows, of peaceful moments, of kites and bean-bags, of little surprises one after the other and of rediscovered pleasures.A day whose essence is engraved in our hearts.Susan Masti ne ¦ :,?¦ ¦- ' > » W ft If the kids aren’t interested, what to do?CANWEST NEWS Bill Jones examines a blossom in a greenhouse at Jones Nursery in Vancouver.U ' h.' -, A** < **> J ' A S~'F ; tv :,w- r * « » t* m By Jim Jamieson Vancouver Planning for his business after he leaves was never something Bill Jones thought much about.Jones, 71, has owned and operated Jones Nursery in Vancouver since 1972 and the energetic former banker couldn't see why his hands-on management of his business would ever end.But a meeting with his banker three years ago put the issue directly in front of him.“I didn’t start thinking about it — the bank did,” said Jones.“They were doing my annual review and asked about my succession plan.“I said I didn’t have one, but they were serious.I was a senior citizen and I’d had (prostate) cancer a year before that.It set the masterminds there thinking.” Thanks to acquiring neighbouring Massot nurseries in 1988, Jones still has a substantial mortgage with the bank on his 24-acre, $1.5-million-a-year operation.“They wanted to avoid being handed a mess if something happened to me,” said Jones.“It was a wake-up call, frankly.” Jones has four children — the youngest is 29 — but they all have their own careers and none have any interest in carrying on the family business.So Jones started working with his longtime accountant and a lawyer to come up with a succession strategy.He is currently in the final stages of a sale agreement that will allow him to carry on overseeing the operation for a substantial transition period.“That’s fine.I’m 71 but I don’t want to retire," said Jones.Succession plans have been around for years, but as the baby-boomer generation begins to hit retirement age, the issue has become even more critical.A recent report by the Canadian Fed- eration of Independent Businesses (CFIB) found that four out of 10 small-and medium-sized business owners intend to exit their businesses within five years, with this number jumping to seven in 10 over the next 10 years.According to the CFIB, as many as two million Canadian jobs could be af- fected throughout the next five years, many of which could be lost, if action is not taken to facilitate the transfer of ownership of thousands of Canadian businesses as aging entrepreneurs look to retire.“It’s a need that’s always been there, but we have a lot of older entrepreneurs right now,” said Susan Mehi-nagic, a tax partner in the Victoria office of chartered accountancy and business consultancy firm Grant Thornton LLP.Mehinagic says she has seen hundreds of examples of family strife because the father who started the business didn’t plan for what came after him.“I think you see a fairly common scenario of people who think their kids will take over,” she said.“Often it looks like it’s working fairly well while Dad’s around, still really controlling things.Then, when Dad’s gone, it really becomes ugly.” Mehinagic said the key — whether a business owner is handing over control to a family member or a core employee or selling outright — is to consult with a trusted business adviser and work out a strategy.“Start planning as early as possible and be realistic in terms of your evaluations of your options,” she said.For Jones, part of his motivation is about legacy as well.“Some people don’t care what they leave behind, but I do,” he said.“I’ve spent the last 33 years of my life building this and I’d like to see it continued.” -CanWest News Service page 8 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 : I—TUK .i¦¦ ! ¦ " RECORD^ The Record needs your help For the past five years, The Record has polled readers on what they like or dislike about their community newspaper and once again we are asking for you help in The Record’s ongoing effort to respond to reader expectations.Please take a moment to answer the questions below so that we can continue to provide you with a daily newspaper that meets your 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of Canadian theatre,” Wallace said he is “a unique talent (who) will refresh the role entirely and generate a thrilling work of art.” The creative team, led by Wallace and director Matthew Warchus, oversaw an audition process that saw about 4,000 actors try to impress their way into an ensemble of 55.“We are bringing these characters to the theatre for the first time, so choosing them has been a very particular and torturous process,” said Wallace, who has emphasized the stage production of the fantasy saga will take its inspiration directly from J.R.R.Tolkie’s books rather than the recent feature films by Peter Jackson.The 14 principal cast members announced Monday are a mix of Canadians and Britons with one Irishman.The Canadians include Michael Ther-riault as the power-mad, deformed Gol-lum.Five-year Stratford veteran Even Buli-ung will play warrior king Aragorn.Richard McMillan, who played Scar in the Toronto production of The Lion King, will again play the role of the villain by voicing Saruman.Toronto-raised Gabriel Burrafato will portray the elf Legolas, a role Wallace said should prove to be a particular challenge because of the singing involved.The largely comic relief role of Samwise Gamgee, or Sam, will be played by Peter Howe, a 24-year-old from Birmingham, U.K.It will be Howe’s first job out of drama school.The core cast will embark on what promises to be a difficult four-month rehearsal regime in September.James Loye, a 26-year-old British actor, will play Frodo.Performances of The Lord of the Rings begin on Feb.2, 2006, at the Princess of Wales Theatre, with the official gala opening following on March 23.—CanWest News Service (art'll Lennoxvil Link Serving the greater Lennoxville area / Also See: Drinking and boating could cost you your driver’s license .see Page 11 NEWSROOM@SHERBROOKERECORD.COM Tuesday, July 26, 2005 Page 9 Council demanded more signs for crosswalk ‘Pedestrians aren’t using the crosswalk correctly and drivers don’t stop, ’ says councilor By Jen Young Record Correspondent A corner, businesses, a hill, and heavy traffic make the Highway 143 crosswalk situated near ETES a dangerous spot for drivers and pedestrians — and Lennoxville borough council is well aware of it.“We passed a resolution two months ago to have the city put more signs and increase notification of the crosswalk,” said borough director Marc Mongeau.“Pedestrians have priority at any crosswalk, but drivers don’t know that." Quebec hasn’t been as effective at promoting consequences for ignoring crosswalks as other provinces.In fact, many drivers do not know that they are subject to fines if they do not stop once a pedestrian is engaged on the crosswalk.“One foot has to be on the crosswalk for drivers to be obliged to stop,” said Uplands district councilor Bill Smith.“But that crosswalk is tricky because of the hill.When you are driving into town and come around the corner after Paradis’ Garage you can’t see if there is someone there until you are at the crossing.” In Mongeau’s four years as borough director he can remember two or three incidents involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at that specific crosswalk.He referred to the latest collision two weeks ago, but Smith said that the driver couldn’t be held responsible in that specific incident since the woman was not using the crosswalk correctly.“She was hit in front of Sebby’s.She wasn’t even at the crosswalk.The driver can’t be held responsible when a person is jaywalking.Yesterday I was driving by there and someone with a bike was crossing at Down Street.Again, not even at the crosswalk,” said Smith.“If someone is engaged on the crosswalk and cars don’t stop, then of course the driver is responsible.” The woman struck by a white Cadillac sustained minor injuries.Ideally, council would like to see a stop sign or crosswalk indication placed directly in the middle of the street.Since the 143 is a provincial highway, they don’t think that day will ever come, but they say better notification is a safer step in the right direction.Two decades of helping injured Lenn athletes JEN YOUNC/CORRESPONDENT Dawn Patterson works on a patient at the Champlain football camp.; : > ByJen Young Record Correspondent Local athletes of all ages have Dawn Patterson to thank for quickly treating new sprains or old stiffness after a tackle or a jump shot and her precise application of heat and ice helps ensure further games.“Many people are confused (about) when and how to add heat or ice,” said Patterson, who found her yearning to bandage up quarterbacks while volunteering for three years in the 1980s at the Champlain sports clinic.“Adding ice more than 12 minutes in an hour will make the injury worse.1 only ice for 12 minutes every couple of hours.You confuse the body when you add ice incorrectly.Your tissue starts to warm up and it’s frozen again.“Ice is added for new injuries like sprains, but heat is applied when there is stiffness from an old wound.Not administering the right treatment or for the wrong lengths can result in long term damage.” This treatment is only one of many Patterson has perfected during her 21 years of treating Champlain football, basketball, soccer, and hockey players, but this year she is able to help prevent long term injuries in shorter, less confident players.“Champlain began a Pee Wee football team this year for younger players,” said Patterson, referring to head football coach Sébastien Brière’s initiative.“The whole thing is great, but I think it is important for me to be there.In the last game I went out on the field six times.Not for serious injuries, but little kids seem to just need someone to tell them they are alright.” Over the years her home has become a hot line for friends and family members who have an injured joint or muscle on their hands.“1 sometimes get calls from friends and neighbours asking for advice,” said the Sheridan College graduate.“I tell them if there is a fever involved not to ask me, go to a doctor, but if it is about joints then I will try and help them.” The certified athletic therapist’s advice and leadership also helped prevent her son from choking.“I am also trained in emergency situations and I taught my husband the Heimlich Maneuver,” said the mother of two athletic boys.“I wasn’t home one night and Jacob was choking.My husband gave him the Heimlich and saved him.” Patterson says that she loves her job and recommends that anyone with a love of sports and an interest in medicine try it. page 10 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 Lennoxville LINK Lots of new reads for summer vacation There’s nothing like taking a new book with you to the cottage or the beach.The library has just received several new releases.Here is a sampling for you.The Secret Life of Bees, by Sue Monk Kidd, is a novel about Lily Owen, a white fourteen-year-old girl living in South Carolina in 1964 with her abusive father.The only thing Lily knows about her mother is the story she’s been told, that as a child she accidentally shot and killed the woman.The only memento she has is a picture of a black Madonna with a place scribbled on the back.When Lily’s nanny, Rosaleen, has to leave town, she takes the girl with her and they flee to Tiburon, the name of the place on the Madonna picture.The town is, in fact, the headquarters of Black Madonna Honey, produced by three black sisters who are happy to take Lily and Rosaleen in.Lily begins work in the honey house and is very happy there as she discovers the healing power of honey.The themes of mothering, and becoming a mother to yourself, run throughout this book.Readers have called it both inspirational and impossible to put down.Elmore Leonard fans will enjoy The Hot Kid, Leonard’s newest work and fortieth novel.Set in Oklahoma in the 1930s, in the heat of gangsters and bank robbers, this is the story of Carl Webster who shoots his first felon at age fifteen and then vows to become America’s most famous lawman.The book, like all of Leonard’s novels, is peopled with a cast of quirky characters like Jack Belmont who wants Good Reads Lennoxville Library to prove to his millionaire daddy that he can make it on his own, so he decides to rob banks.While this may have the ring of a Western, fans can rest easy: it is a crime thriller.The California vineyards are the backdrop for Sue Miller’s latest novel, Lost in the Forest.This is a story all about marriage and family and loss.Eva and Mark seem to have a good marriage until Mark has an affair.Eva remarries, but her husband is killed in a freak accident.When Mark returns to help with the children, he realizes he is still in love with Eva.In the meantime their fifteen-year-old daughter Daisy begins an affair with an older man and thus enters the complex world of relationships for herself.Book Ends • As of today, the Library resumes its regular hours.We are open from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.On Thursday we are open from 10 a.m.to 8 p.m., and on Saturday from 11 a.m.to 4 p.m.We are closed Sunday and Monday.• Library memberships are now available at half-price.Get an adult membership for $7.50, a child’s membership for $2, or a family membership for $12.50.Students and seniors pay only $5.For information on all Library events, call us at 819-562-4949 or visit our website, www.lennoxvillelibrary.ca You can also reach us by e-mail at bibliolen@ne-trevolution.ca.— Submitted by Michelle Barker Beads and sequins vernissage makes local kids famous JEN YOUNG/CORRESPONDENT » I y- ; g *S*r Wist.More than a dozen youth took part in the first ever series of craft workshops at the Lenn-Ascot Histroical Society.‘Now everyone will see our work, ’ says participant By Jen Young Record Correspondent A vernissage for a youth exhibit filled with beads of every size, shape, and colour lured in friends and family to the Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre on Saturday morning.The vernissage was the end of tire workshops hosted by the Lenn-Ascot Historical Museum Society.Nine local youth between the ages of six and 14 met for tire last time to finish up a bead project before their family and friends came to marvel over their masterpieces.The agenda for the day, mobiles, saw groups of three working on multi-colored projects that were in turn donated to the museum.“Ours is about the rainforest because we used nature things like turtles and lady bugs to make it,” said nine-year-old Emily Patton while her mobile was being hung on Upland’s front porch.“Now everyone can see it." “We used different colors to represent different things in a rain forest," said Kelsey Thomas.“Like lava, water, trees, and the sky.It took us more than 45 minutes to make it.” Michael O'Neil, 8, who was the only boy to attend this year’s museum workshop, said that he didn’t care about the fame that comes with his donation, all he cared about was how happy he was and how much he learned.“1 used to think that the only kind of beads there were was the regular ones,” he said working on an owl with red reflectors and a cardboard tube.“I learned that anything with a hole is a actually a bead.” Workshop co-ordinators Margaret Owens and Jocelyne Tanner were busy helping their beading protégés tie shells to string and glue beads to mobiles, but they also took a moment to reflect on how well the first ever workshop had gone.“I have always believed that youth attract more visitors, like parents and grandparents, and that is why this pro-ject was started three weeks ago,” said Owens, adding that the society needed an endeavor to boost memberships.“Fourteen kids in total registered for the workshop and now they will be the first youth members in years.” Owens took the workshop idea and ran with it, but she says she and Tanner had the help of Janice Fraser, Esther Cowhard, and Juanita Patton.“Tire exhibit presently on display at the museum is Beads and Sequins’ and it features historical pieces,” said Owens, who is the society’s president of memberships.“So we thought, ‘hey wouldn’t it be fim to introduce the kids to beads and have a workshop’, and it proved to be a good idea.” The young headers, who met for the past three Saturdays, were given a surprise bag after completing their mobiles filled with objects they could use to make whatever they wanted — as long as they came up with a story to accompany their efforts.Parents and friends met their beads and sequin designers at 11:30 a.m.to view the projects, ranging from jewelry to stuffed animals, and to hear the stories and philosophies that went with them.Owens stated that the pilot project went so well that the society will host another workshop — and they won’t be waiting until next summer to do it.“I like working with kids and this group was amazing.They came in, sat down, and got right to work,” said the 15-year museum volunteer sitting at a table that glittered with thousands of beads.“We will definitely do another workshop.We’re not sure what the topic will be or what it will be about but we would like to host another, probably in the fall.” Visitors are always welcome to see the beads and sequins mobiles and the exhibit during Lenn-Ascot Historical Museum Society hours. Lennoxville Tuesday, July 26, 2005 page 11 SQ^on local waterways to catch drunk boaters By Jen Young Record Correspondent If you own a boat of any size, you run the same risk of fines for not using safety devices and losing your license because of drunk navigating as you do in a land vehicle.SQ spokesman Louis-Philippe Ruel said operating a watercraft takes just as much caution and boaters have the same amount of laws to follow as drivers of a motor vehicle.“We have officers on the water throughout the Townships, and all of Quebec, to help keep the lakes and rivers safe,” Ruel said.“Driving a boat can be just as dangerous as driving a car because people can drown.Driving a boat while under the influence of alcohol is treated exactly the same way as driving a car." If an individual is pulled over on open water by an SQ officer while navigating a boat under the influence, an automatic motor vehicle license suspension of 30 days is handed down, and the case will go to a judge who will decide further consequences.Ruel says that many boat owners are not familiar with the criminal codes pertaining to watercraft operation because presently the only requirement to navigate a boat is a vehicle driver’s license.That is expected to change in 2009 when a boat license for any type of boat, at any age, will be required.“Since Sept.15, 2004, a competence card-watercraft driver’s license, is obligatory for operating a boat less that 12-feet long, like a Sea-Do," said Ruel.“To get a card you must successfully pass a test administered by the Canadian Coast Guard.For now, adults born before April, 1983, only need their driver’s license, but in 2009 each individual with be responsible to have their license on them at all times, if not they will subject to a fine.” Our Neighbour.Sarah JEN YOUNC.CORRESPONDENT She doesn't live in Lennoxville, but she is responsible for providing local residents with sports and activities to attend with their families.Sarah Channell has driven in from Rock Forest every morning for the past three years to work on organizing the town's biggest get-togethers, like Winter Fun Day, the Santa Parade, and Friendship Day to name a few.“Lennoxville is such a friendly town," she said, knee-deep in paperwork for day camp and the soon-to-be-built beach volleyball courts at Atto-Beaver Park.“It's a great community with so many people that volunteer their time freely.I enjoy organizing these events for everyone to enjoy." Children under the age of 12 are permitted to operate any watercraft with less that 10-horsepower independently, while 12 to 16 year olds can drive up to 40-horsepower.Using a jetski under the age of 16 is illegal.In 2001 there were 21 incidents, not including drowning, related to improper boating, where SQ nautical officers had to intervene on open water, 34 in 2002, and 36 in 2003.Those numbers decreased last year to 22.However, not all investigations have been terminated.Some of those interventions included search and rescues, towings, and first aid, but many resulted in fines for not com- Onc (Pvobe-ow out of fwo docA not ha/e- a will And viov?Un héritage i partager LEAVE A LEGACY "¦ www J*gao -qnebcc or g 1 ttt 304-1134 JEN YOUNG/CORRESPONDENT 3 JO "4141 w» Â1 m: CO42370C r37f, Stephan Boudrias and Sylvain Leblanc, from the Haut Yamaska region, are two of 250 officers that are patrolling Townships' waterways for drunk navigators and illegal operators this summer.plying with the nautical laws.The primary factor is that drivers don’t usually have the necessary license to pilot the boat, whether it be a driver’s license or a watercraft competence card.Each person in any boat is obliged to wear an adequate floatation device.It is the same for a seatbelt in a car according to Ruel.The lifejackets or personal floatation device (PFD) must be in good condition and approved by the Canadian Coast Guard.Drivers must not drink and navigate, and must pilot the boat safely.Ruel states that the officers are not there solely to punish poor piloting.They also patrol to help inform and prevent accidents.They recommend that all boats, especially small pleasure boats under four meters long, carry a catch line with a floatation device, an extra oar, a fixed anchor, a fire extinguisher if the boat has a refrigerator or any form of heating device, signal lights for after dark, a manual or battery operated water pump, a waterproof flashlight, and a GPS or sonar device.They also suggest inspecting the boat before leaving, leaving an itinerary with 192 Queen St.Lennoxville a family member with the expected time of return, and verifying the weather forecast before heading out.Ruel says that if these measures are followed carefully then the risk of drowning decreases greatly.In 2001, 23 drownings related to boating occurred.There were 35 in 2002, 19 in 2003, and to date 26 have been counted in 2004.Of those, 93 per cent were men.Typically the deaths are due to an accidental fall into the water from small boats, and five or six of those deaths occur while hunting or fishing.SQ statistics show that 90 per cent of all deaths due to drowning after accidentally falling in are because no floatation device was used, 30 per cent were attributed to alcohol, while a small percentage were due to strong winds, waves, or simply standing up in the boat.Nautical SQ officers follow the same mandate as those on the highways and boaters are free to ask them for advice or directions.James Meat & fish Market 135 Queen.Lennoxville 569-1 151 | BEEF OR CHICKEN SOUVLAKIKAB0BS m HADDOCK FILLETS *61 BABYBACK MARINATED N.Y.STEAKS $coo V /M.NEW HOURS: Sun.: 11-5 Mon.-Wed: 9-6 Thur.-Fri.: 9-8 Sat.: 9-5 page 12 Tuesday, July 26, 2005.Lennoxville LINK w w'Jm ¦ \ ' Lennoxville Directory \ Alain Tim Cynthia Cloutier Goddard Decary “Coaching Solid Pension Strategies for our Clients” We locus on the decisions you require in accumulating wealth to transition smoothly through life’s stages with the peace of mind you deserve.WMAXHN INVESTMENTS INC.•u\j! 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% : " ' Sherbrooke reaches semifinals after rout of Shawinigan By Mike Hickey Special to The Record The Sherbrooke Extreme, fresh off a one-sided post season sweep over Shawinigan, begin their Quebec Junior Lacrosse League semi-final series against Akwesasne tonight in Bromont.The game, slated for an 8 p.m.start at the Bromont Arena, was moved there from Fleurimont because of renovations to Julien Ducharme Arena.Games 2 and 3 (if necessary) are scheduled to be played in Akwesasne.The Extreme made quick work of the Shawinigan squad, winning the first game on the road 10-1 and then following up with a 27-1 rout to take the series.Because of ongoing renovations to the Ducharme Arena, the game was moved to Bromont at the last moment but the change of venue had little effect on the Extreme’s offence.Ten different players scored led by Benjamin Désourdy who collected six goals and added an assist.Jean-Simon Demers had a 12-point night with four goals and eight assists.Alex Gosselin and Nicolas Gagné chipped in with three goals apiece while Mitch Young, Guillaume Levasseur, Christophe Perron and Alex Beaule each had two goals.Merrick Carpentier, Mathieu Lavoie and Maxime Rousseau rounded out the scoring with a goal apiece.Head coach Paul Lehmann noted after the game that his team, winners of their last seven games, is playing well at both ends of the field.“We won last night 27-1 suggesting our offence is back in order,” Lehmann FERRY BEATON/SPEC1AI.Sherbrooke faces Akwesasne in the Quebec Junior Lacrosse League semi-finals.said Sunday.However, putting a beating on Shawinigan is one thing, defeating Akwesasne is totally different.’’There will be a big difference against Akwesasne as compared to Shawinigan but against Shawinigan we were practicing the things that we need to do to beat Akwesasne,” Lehmann said.“For example, we have been working on fast transition, moving the ball straight up the floor by passing and not just running it up.That is how we will beat their press.I expect to score a lot of goals on transition and unsettled plays." See Net, Page 14 Tilt page 14 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 0 (J o o o o o o o O o o o O o Sports Notebook Sport parachuting nationals in Farnham Organized by the Nouvel Air skydiving centre and the Canadian Sport Parachuting Association, the Canadian sport parachuting national championships will be held until Sunday with close to 1,200 visitors expected to attend.The nationals will determine who represents Canada at 2006 world championships to be held in Europe.Red Wings waive Hatcher, Whitney The Detroit Red Wings have placed three high-profile players on waivers: defenceman Derian Hatcher and forwards Darren McCarty and Ray Whitney.If no one claims them after 24 hours, the Red Wings have the option of buying out their contracts, making them unrestricted free agents.Hatcher is slated to earn $4.94 million this season after the 24 per cent rollback, while Whitney was set to make $2.66 million and McCarty $1.71 million.On TV Tuesday • AQUATICS: 4 & 7 p.m.; FINA World Aquatics Championships, Radio-Canada, CBC.• BASEBALL: 7 p.m.; Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Toronto Blue Jays, TSN.Wednesday • AQUATICS: 4 & 7 p.m.; FINA World Aquatics Championships, Radio-Canada, CBC.• BASEBALL: 7 p.m.; Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Toronto Blue Jays, TSN.Thursday • AQUATICS: 4 & 7 p.m.; FINA World Aquatics Championships, Radio-Canada, CBC.• GOLF: 11 a.m.; LPGA Women’s British Open, first round, TSN.1 p.m.; U.S.Senior Open, first round, TSN.4 p.m.; PGA Buick Open, first round, TSN.• BASEBALL: 2 p.m.; Major League Baseball, Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs, Sportsnet.7 p.m.; Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Toronto Blue Jays, TSN.• FOOTBALL: 7 p.m.; Canadian Football League, Toronto Argonauts at Montreal Alouettes, TSN, RDS.Friday • GOLF: 11 a.m.; LPGA Women’s British Open, second round, TSN.1 p.m.; U.S.Senior Open, second round, TSN.4 p.m.; PGA Buick Open, second round, TSN.• AQUATICS: 4 & 7 p.m.; FINA World Aquatics Championships, Radio-Canada, CBC.• BASEBALL: 7 p.m.; Major League Baseball, Texas Rangers at Toronto Blue Jays, TSN.• FOOTBALL: 10 p.m.; Canadian Football League, Calgary Stampeders at B.C.Lions, TSN.Around Tow n To submit your sporting event, fax it to 819-569-3945, e-mail newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com or contact Mike Hickey at 819-569-6345.Upcoming • JUNIOR ELITE BASEBALL LEAGUE: Saturday, Charlesbourg at Sherbrooke Athlétiques BRP, Amédée Roy Stadium, Sherbrooke,2 & 5 p.m.RECORD SPORTS Soccer First-place Montreal Impact remain undefeated Montreal to play Rochester in Sherbrooke Aug.28 By Mike Hickey Special to The Record The Montreal Impact continued to dominate the United Soccer League's First Division with a pair of wins this weekend over the Toronto Lynx.Montreal downed the Lynx 1-0 in Toronto Friday night and then edged the Lynx 2-1 Sunday in front of a capacity crowd in Montreal.The back-to-back wins not only moved the Impact into first place in the league, with 35 points, two ahead of the Rochester Raging Rhinos and the Richmond Kickers but also extended their unbeaten streak to 15 games (10 wins, five ties).In Saturday's game, the Lynx opened the scoring in the 30th minute on a free kick by Joe Mattachione from 25 yards away.Matta-chione’s high shot beat goalkeeper Greg Sutton to his right.In the 52nd minute of play, Impact midfielder Zé Roberto tied the game, with his first of the season.Roberto, hovering near the corner of the 18-yard-box, accepted a back pass from Ali Gerba, and fired a strong, low shot, beating Lynx goalkeeper Theo Zagar to his left.Impact captain Mauro Biello scored the game winner in the 72nd minute.On a centering pass by Gerba, Biello found himself alone on the left wing in front of Zagar.The initial shot was stopped by Zagar, but Biello scored off his own rebound, dribbling around the goalkeeper.It was Biello’s fifth goal in his last four games, and his third game-winning goal this season.The Impact continued to dominate in the second half, firing 15 shots on goal against only four for the Lynx.The game drew 12.885 setting a new attendance record for a regular season game, breaking the old mark of 12,086 spectators established in this season’s home opener May 29 against Rochester.During the championship final last year against the $eattle $ounders the Impact attracted 13,648 fans.Friday Impact goalkeeper Sutton tallied his eighth shutout of the season in 11 games in Friday’s 1-0 road victory.The Impact has allowed only seven goals since the start of the season and leads the league in this category.Biello provided all the offence the Impact would need when he scored at the 38th minute on a long pass from midfielder Sandro Grande.Biello beat Zagar with a short lob just at the top of the box.It was Biello’s fourth goal in three games and his 60th career goal with the Infpact.Biello was also playing his 250th career game with the team.The Impact are back in action this weekend when they travel south of the border to play the Atlanta Silverbacks and the Charleston Battery.They will be in the Townships at the end of August to play the Rochester Raging Rhinos.COURTESY MONTREAL IMPACT Mauro Biello has three game-winning goals.Lacrosse Net: Cont’d from Page 13 Young agreed that the Extreme would have little trouble making the adjustments needed to upset Akwesasne because they have been focusing on the second-place team since the regular season ended.“I believe that the transition from Shawinigan to Akwesasne won't be too hard because we played $hawinigan as if they were Akwesasne,” Young said."We know how we need to play in order to beat.The series wasn't as easy as the score would indicate: $hawinigan played well most of the series, but had some breakdowns and weren't disciplined.We just took advantage of every opportunity we had.” Sherbrooke failed to win a regular season game against Akwesasne, partly because of the rough play employed by that team.The Extreme has been preparing for a physical series.’’The biggest difference is the games against Akwesasne will be very rough,” Lehmann said.“It will be interesting to see how our guys respond.I have made changes to the roster knowing we would be facing Akwesasne in the playoffs and added more toughness.Toughness and discipline these will be the deciding factors.” Young said defence does indeed win championships.“In order to beat Akwesasne, we know that we need to think defence first,” Young said.“After playing Shawinigan and scoring 37 goals in two games, we know how to put the ball in the net, but now we will be facing a more offensively based team so our defence will need to step up and continue to perform.Game 2 will be played in Cornwall Thursday.If needed, Game 3 will be likely be played Saturday in Cornwall. RFmRD Tuesday, July 26, 2005 page 15 Death Death Deaths Death COOPER, Dr.Everett Alexander M.D.- Slipped away peacefully at the Hotel Dieu surgical ICU, Sherbrooke, Quebec, on Friday, July 22, 2005 in his 91st year.Most devoted and beloved husband of Margaret Ann Forbes and of the late Noreen Paterson.Cherished father of David (Cathy Palanicia), Donald (the late Loranie Minish), step-children Jane (Alan Black), Victoria (Nicholas Stephens), David (Margaret Rynne), and Andrew (Cathy Lessard).Loving grandfather of Jason, Merril, Meagan and Margot, step-grandfather of Emma, Andrew, Laura, Christopher, Kate, Caroline, Sara, Ryan, Melissa and Meagan.Loving brother of Gordon, and the late Russel, Ralph and Douglas.Nieces Joanne Watson, Brenda Cameron and Sally Williams and the late Susan Sterling, nephews Graeme Cooper, James Cooper and the late Suzanne Sterling.Visitation at the Steve L.Elkas Funeral Home, 601 Conseil St., Sherbrooke, Que., JIG 1K4, tel.: 819-565-1155; fax: 819-820-8872, on Tuesday, July 26th, 2005 from 2:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m.and from 7:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m.Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at Plymouth Trinity United Church at 2:00 p.m.Please note that there will be no visitation on the day of the funeral.As a memorial tribute, donations to the Sherbrooke Hospital Foundation, P.O.Box 963, Sherbrooke, Que., J1H 5L3 or The Wales Home, 506, Rte 243, Cleveland, Que., JOB 2H0 would be greatly appreciated by the family.The tides may erase our footprints, but only for a moment - for having walked here once, we remain always.Card of Thanks GAULIN, Rita - Sincere thanks to everybody who remembers her life, Rita Gaulin Jones, in Sawyerville, Quebec.4mm, * ¦'.CORRY, Margaret Ellen (nee Hawker) 1913-2005 - Peacefully, at the Brome Mis-sisquoi Perkins Hospital in Cowansville on Thursday, July 21st, in her 92nd year, Margaret Ellen Hawker, devoted wife of the late Thomas C.Corry.Mrs.Corry leaves to mourn her sons: Peter (Phoebe) and Geoffrey (Frances), her sister Joan (Ken Hawkes), her granddaughters Gayle (Ian McManus), Julie, Cynthia (Arthur Bergel), Daphne and Jennifer (Joe Blandford), her five great-granddaughters, numerous other relatives and dear friends.Resting at the Desour-dy Wilson Funeral Home, 109 William St., Cowansville, Que., J2K 2N5.Tel.: (450) 263-1212, fax: (450) 263-9557, info@desourdywilson.com Dignity Memorial where family and friends may visit on Monday, July 25th, from 2 p.m.to 4 p.m.and 7 p.m.to 9 p.m., and on Tuesday, July 26th from 12:30 p.m., to 1:30 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m., from All Saint’s Anglican Church in Dunham, Quebec.In lieu of flowers donations in her memory to the Brome Missisquoi Perkins Hospital Foundation, 950 Principale, Cowansville, Que., J2K 1K3 would be appreciated by the family.(Forms available at the funeral home).Trinity Church Whist Whist players gathered once more in Trinity Hall on July 14th, despite the heat.We were happy to host 10 tables.Results of the evening were 1st prize with 43 flags (table 2) June Call, Amanda Streuli, Josy Streuli, and George Wilson.Tied for 2nd prize were tables 2 and 8 with 36 flags each.Captains Merlyn Sturtevant and Doreen Gibbs cut the cards.Doreen Gibbs and her team.Ethan Perkins, Betty Ann Page, and Stanley O’Brien won 2nd.Coming in with Merlyn were Elvia Johnston, Allan Badger and Junior Harvey, for their 36 flags.Third prize went to Bruce McPher- son, Doreen McPherson, Edna Badger and Arnold Fletcher.June Call also won a prize for 4, 4’s.Winners of our draw were Junior Harvey, Angèle Fournier, Ron Pagé, Alta Forester, Shirley Vaughn, merlyn Sturte-vant, Ethan Perkins, Donna Luce, Doreen McPherson and Dorothy Pre-mont.Grocery box went to Betty Ann Page.Runners-up Margaret Royea, Stanley Copeland.Thanks to all who provided the delicious lunch.The next whist evening will be July 28th at 7:30 p.m.Do come and bring your friends.Mary LeChasseur GAULIN JONES, Rita - Youngest daughter of a family of 5, 4 daughters and 1 son, born in Sawyerville, Quebec.Died in Los Angeles, California leaving a husband, John, and daughter, Eleanor, and 3 grandchildren, James, Caitlyn and Amanda.I - ! SE t HURLBUT, Gordon Robert - Peacefully at the CHU on Sunday, July 24, 2005 in his 92nd year.Loving husband of Lillian Poirier and cherished father of Lloyd (Judy) and Shirley.Dear grandfather of Kathy (Marc) and great grandfather of Isaiah and Shanah.He is also survived by his sisters Violet, Elsie and Agnes, nephews, nieces, numerous other relatives and many friends.Visitation will take place at Ledoux Funeral Home, 150 Sherbrooke St.Magog, Qc.(telephone: 843-4473) on Tuesday, July 26th, 2005 from 2 - 4 p.m.and from 7 - 9 p.m.Funeral services will be held on Wednes-.day, July 27th at 10:30 a.m.in the Chapel at the Funeral Home.Internment at the Pine Hill Cemetery, Magog, Qc.In Memoriam DUTTON, Roy -1928 - 2001 - In loving memory of a husband, grandfather and great-grandfather.We loved you then We love you still You left a void No one can fill.Thought about everyday and loved forever, INEZ (wife) & FAMILY C C Medic Alert ALWAYS O N CALL.www.medicaiert.ca Ror more information l-BGa-66B-15G7 ¦ s:, PAGE, Alfred “Choppy" 1924-2005 - Peacefully at the Brome Missisquoi Perkins Hospital in Cowansville, Que., after a long illness, on Sunday, July 24th, 2005, in his 82nd year, passed away Alfred Page, beloved son of the late John Page and Marjorie Sharlow.In addition to his wife Cecilia Wilford Page.He leaves one daughter Carol and Stephen Teolis and four children Scott, Todd (Shannon), Darren (Sarah) and Laura (Matthew).“Choppy" cherished great and grandfather and greatly missed his seven great-grandchildren: Owen, Tyler, Jessica, Taylor-Lee, Jackson, Madison and Phoenix.Alfred is survived by his two sisters Lyndall Little and Doris Trudeau and his four nieces and nephews.He will be greatly missed by many friends and family.He was a wonderful husband and grandfather that words could not begin to describe.The love that he gave to us all over the years was phenomenal.If only every person had a chance to experience life with a loving, caring person as he was.He is very dear to all our hearts.He will always leave a special place in our hearts.He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.Mr.Page is resting at the Des-ourdy Wilson Funeral Home at 318 Knowlton Rd„ Knowlton, Que., JOE 1V0, Tel.: (450) 263-1212, fax: (450) 263-9557, info@desourdywilson.com Dignity Memorial Visitation will be on Wednesday July 27th, 2005 from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m., Thursday, July 28th, from 2 p.m.to 4 p.m.and 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.The fimeral service from St-Paul’s Anglican Church in Knowlton will be held on Friday, July 29th at 1 p.m., followed by the cremation.The Rev.Tim Weibe officiating.Interment will take place on Saturday, July 30th at 4 p.m.at Knowlton Protestant Cemetery.Please Note: Friday, day of the service, the funeral home will be open from 11 a.m.If desired, donations in his memory to the Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital Foundation, 950 Principale, Cowansville, Que., J2K1K3 would be appreciated by the family. RECORD page 16 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 North 07-26-05 A K Q 7 V J 9 ?8 6 3 2 * 8 7 5 2 West East * J 10 9 6 A A 8 4 3 2 V Q 5 4 ¥ 7 ?K 10 7 ?Q J 9 4 * J 9 3 A Q 10 6 South A 5 ¥ A K 10 8 6 3 2 ?A 5 * A K 4 Dealer: South Vulnerable: North-South South West North East 1 ¥ Pass 1 NT Pass 4 ¥ Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: * J Tuesday, July 26, 2005 An investment reaps a long-term gain By Phillip Alder In the stock market, you hope to buy low and sell higher.At the bridge table, sometimes we must make a small investment, paying up one trick to get two in return — as in this deal.You are South, the declarer in four hearts.West leads the spade jack: queen, ace, five.East shifts to the diamond queen, which you take with your ace.How would you continue?South might have opened two clubs.Although one doesn’t often make this bid with only 18 high-card points, this hand has nine winners (six hearts, one diamond and two clubs) and defensive tricks.Not that it would happen here, but the risk in starting with two clubs is that the opponents compete and have the auction at four spades before it gets back to South.One option is to cash the two top trumps.If the queen drops, you are home.But if the queen doesn’t fall, you will surely lose one trick in each suit.It is better to accept the loss of one trump trick in order to guarantee one spade trick and no club loser.So, at trick three, lead a low heart toward the dummy.It is possible that West will play low, letting you win with the heart nine, cash the spade king, discarding a minor-suit loser, draw trumps, and collect an overtrick.But even if West does rise with his heart queen, then cash the diamond king, and plays another diamond, you ruff and, lead a heart to the board’s jack, gaining access to the spade king.You gather one spade, six hearts, one diamond and two clubs.Towns' (mu RICHFORD, VT Covered Dish Supper, Saturday, July 30 at 5:30 p.m.at the Richford United Methodist Church.Admission charged, children 6-12 half price, children under 6 free.Reservations appreciation, but not required.(802) 848-3477 or 848-3040.ST.FELIX DE KINGSEY Mastine Family Association Reunion July 29, 30 and 31 at the Community Center.Saturday: annual meeting (10 a.m.), registration, visit to one of the original homesteads, picnic, banquet and dance (tickets for the banquet must be purchased before July 22).Sunday: church service at St.Paul’s Anglican Church, Sydenham (10 a.m.), potluck lunch and afternoon activities.Information: Elizabeth Mastine (819) 826-6134.LENNOXVILLE CFUW Sherbrooke and District is holding a Summer Market as a club fundraiser.Visit at 6 Church St., Lennoxville on Thursday, July 28, 10 a.m.to 6 p.m., Friday, July 29, 10 a.m.to 8 p.m., and Saturday, July 30 from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.For sale: books, CDs, handicrafts, baked goods, collectibles, plants, housewares and mise, items.Bargains and a social event.Lennoxville and District Community Aid will hold Blood Pressure clinics on the following dates: LENNOXVILLE: There will be NO clinic on Tuesday, July 26 at the Masonic Hall, 2 Belvidere, from 1:30 p.m.to 3:30 p.m.WATERVILLE: There will be no clinic in July but will resume on August 23 at the Town Hall, 170 Principale South, from 2 p.m.to 3:30 p.m.NORTH HATLEY: On Friday, August 5 at the Library, 165 Main St.North, from 10 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.AYER’S CLIFF The Ayer’s Cliff Q.F.A.will be holding their annual picnic at the May farm on Sunday, July 31 at noon.Welcome to all members and their families.ULVERTON Strawberry Ice Cream Social at the Ul-verton Community Center, Wednesday, July 27, 6 to 8:30 p.m.Variety of sauces and cake, plus coffee and fruit drinks.Come one come all.EATON CORNER Don’t miss the first House, Garden & Museum Tour on Thursday, August 11 from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.to benefit the Compton County Historical Museum Society.Cost includes meal.Eight sites visited with architectural styles dating back to early 1800s.Starts at Information Centre, Birchton.For more information or to pre-register, call (819)875-3182 or e-mail: patboychuck@sympatico.ca.Tickets also available at: QAHN office, 400-257 Queen (Marguerite Knapp Bldg.), Lennoxville.TOWN OF BROME LAKE URGENT - The Wellness Volunteer Center in the Town of Brome Lake is in urgent need of volunteer drivers to transport seniors to medical appointments or to do errands around town.Drivers’ expenses are paid.If you can help or for more info, please call (450)242-2020.HATLEY The 15th annual Old North Church Cemetery Association potluck luncheon and picnic will take place Sunday, July 31st beginning at noon at the United Church in the village of Hatley.This year, the Association will honour the Dustin family.Everyone is welcome to attend.This column accepts items announcing events organized by churches, service clubs and recognized charitable institutions for a $7.00 fee, $10.00 for 2 insertions of same notice, $13.00 for 3 publications.Maximum 35 words.If you have more than 35 words the charge will be $10.00 per insertion.Requests should be mailed, well in advance, to The Record, P.O.Box 1200, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 5L6, be signed and include a telephone number and payment.Telephone requests will not be accepted.Admission charges and trade names will be deleted.No dances.months, I am falling in love.Jim, however, is newly divorced after more than 30 years of marriage.He says we should wait and see where it goes.We are very close and talk on the phone and e-mail several times a day.I say that if he wants a more casual relationship, he should not be showering me with gifts, taking me on expensive trips and paying so much positive attention to me.It’s been a long time since I’ve had a boyfriend, and I’m inexperienced.Do I just hang in there?Can a man really not know whether or not he’s in love after eight months?I feel like my heart is at risk, and I’m tempted to turn and run before the pain is unbearable.The joy of falling in love has been taken away as I monitor my feelings to match his.Am I just crazy?— Just Wondering Dear Wondering: No, your feelings are perfectly understandable, but you must realize that Jim is a little skittish about making a commitment after a recent divorce.He wants to be sure you aren’t his “rebound" relationship.Create a little more space by keeping what you have but maintaining a casual attitude about the future.This will allow Jim to listen to his heart without pressure.Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.You’re right — it’s none of your business Dear Annie: I work in an office of about 100.About six months ago, two coworkers (male and female) began arriving at work early, together, walking each other to their offices and hanging out.Both of them are married to others.At first, their actions weren’t noticeable, but now, more and more people are talking about the obviously close “friendship” between these two.The female coworker, “Beth,” has started dressing differently and now acts like she is Miss Congeniality.Before, she was kind of shy and reserved.I’m not a close friend to either of them, but I do believe this is not normal behavior for Beth.She’s always bragged about what a masculine husband she has and how she is so lucky to be married to him.Yet, in my opinion, she is putting her marriage at risk by carrying on with this male coworker.I know it’s really none of my busi- Woods Family Reunion The descendants of Albert Henry Woods (Dubois), married to Lydia Vaillancourt, will be holding their second family reunion at the Club Ski de Fond Bellevue in Melbourne on the weekend of July 29th - 31st.Activities will include: registration and reception Friday evening; registration followed by a bus tour Saturday morning, a Bar-B-Qat noon and a banquet with special events Saturday evening; the busy weekend will end with a farewell ice cream social at Melbourne Ridge United Church on Sunday.Annie’s Mailbox ness, but I want her to consider how her actions appear to others.Office gossip can take down even the most innocent person.Many people know Beth’s husband, and I’m afraid it’s only a matter of time before he finds out.What should 1 do?— Worried Coworker Dear Worried: You’re right — it’s none of your business, but obviously, you are reluctant to do nothing while a coworker self-destructs.Does Beth have a friend at the office who would feel comfortable telling her that she is jeopardizing her job as well as her marriage?If not, you might warn her, as a professional courtesy, that the higher-ups in the office are beginning to notice her behavior and she might want to be more discreet.If she resents your interference, back off.Dear Annie: 1 am a 55-year-old woman in my first serious relationship since my marriage ended 10 years ago.“Jim" and I see each other as often as we can, given that we live 80 miles apart.The problem?After knowing him for eight ^RECORD: Tvesi>ay;-}ui.v 2^6; page- 17- CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by lamous people past and present Each letter in the cipher stands for another Today's clue: V equals T "ECHYJ HR BFLV KUA ELK.XLIAJ HR BFLV KUA ZJV." — BLCCJT SANNJVV “LTKVFHTZ BUCVF FLXHTZ FLR HVR ECHYJ.” — DULT MHMHUT PREVIOUS SOLUTION — ‘I hope all this won't change me; I would like to stay the same as I’ve always been." — Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal (c) 2005 by NEA, Inc.7-26 Kit n’ Carlyle www.comics.com lwright@ic.net c?'That'5 what