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The Senate: Alive and well.Francois Tanguay - Page 6 cs THE The Quebec Take Action Academy Pages The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 WEEKEND EDITION CENTS TAXES PM#0(M0007682 Friday, July 27, 2012 Quebec election likely on Sept.4: Charest minister The Canadian Press uebecers should prepare to head | to the polls just after Labour Day as Premier Jean Charest seeks a rareT^Grth consecutive term.Tuesday, Sept.4 is the likely date of a provincial election, according to a Quebec cabinet minister.While there has been rampant speculation about an imminent election, the comments Thursday marked the first time a member of the government has spoken so explicitly about one.Municipal Affairs Minister Laurent Lessard told a Quebec radio network that he expects the premier to call an election campaign next week.“It's very probable, very probable,” he told Infos Reseau des Appalaches.“Everything's getting lined up _ we re seeing lots of announcements of candidacies everywhere.“I think the premier is going to call elections for a vote on Sept.4.” Charest, who was reflected in De* cember 2008, is already only the first Quebec premier in a half-century to have won three straight terms.However, he’s struggling in the polls and faces a tough three-way election fight.The premier clearly appeared surprised at having been scooped _ by a full week _ on his own election call.Charest was informed about the comments, by a journalist, at a press conference during a premiers’ conference in Halifax.As a reporter started asking about an imminent election, Charest smiled.That smile disappeared as the specifics The first words out of Charest’s and added: “I haven’t spoken to Mr of Lessard s comments were relayed to mouth were: “Did he say that?” Lessard lately _ but it’s a suggestion he’s Charest then broke into a smile again making, and we’ll take it into account.” Christmas in July?SHARON MCCULLY This house on Speid Street in Lennoxville is all decked out for Christmas complete with a Santa who appears to have had too much punch.Magog fireman’s hearing postponed Page 3 Who to watch in London Doug McCooeye - Page 7 Page 2 Friday, July 27, 2012 :• • • The Record Do you have an idea or a scoop for The Record news reporters?We’re always looking for new stories.Send us an e-mail or call us if you have knowledge of a story you think we should investi-jpte.We won’t be able to take on every project but we will read every message! Newsroom telephone: 819-569-6345 e-mail address: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Visit our website daily Get daily news headlines from The Record.weather, Quebec, Canada, World, business, sports, entertainment news and more! www.sherbrookerecord.com Weather J // t \ j f TODAY: CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH OF 26 LOW OF 17 SATURDAY: SHOWERS HIGH OF 21 LOW OF 15 SUNDAY: PERIODS OF RAIN HIGH OF 23 LOW OF 15 MONDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 26 LOW OF 11 TUESDAY: SHOWERS HIGH OF 26 LOW OF 14 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Project Ecosphere 7th Environmental and Green Building Fair Project Sutton The Project ECOSPHERE, Quebec’s most important environmental event, expects about 200 exhibitors and will present 30 conferences.This 7th Ecohousing and environment fair will take place at 345 Stage Coach Road in Brome on September 22 and 23.Preparations for this big environmental event has started and many inspiring activities are programmed: Visits to Habitation Kyo houses This Quebec-based company has developed a simple and friendly process that values quality materials in a sustainable development perspective.Whether you opt for the guarantee plan called Quality Housing, the Novo-climat standard or the LEED certification, Habitation Kyo sustains you through your project with traditional building techniques.Screening of Anne Barth’s film ‘What children will we leave to the planet ?’ The screening of the film will be in the presence of the director on Saturday, September 22 at 7:30 p.m.in the conference room of the fair.The question often arises of what planet we’ll leave to our children.Anne Barth, for its part, inspired by the words of Pierre Rabhi, through his film poses the question of which children will be leaved to the planet.His film is a tool designed to support all of us in the education of children who are around us.Because living in peace, in a solidarity way and as responsible citizens requires some learning, we all have our share,of responsibility in the education of those who wall inhabit the Earth tomorrow, we all have a role to play in order that future generations take care of our planet.Presence of the house Espace Mobile EM2 on the fair site The concept of the Espace Mobile EM2 meets the principles of nomadism, but offers in the same time all the services that may require a permanent city.This is also a very versatile concept, which is proposed as the EM2 capsules can be nested to each other both vertically and horizontally! What seemed initially to be an architect’s crazy idea is now a concrete reality that the fair Project ECOSPHERE invites you to discover during the weekend.Panel on smallholder agriculture around Jean-Martin Fortier of Jardins de la Grelinette Family farmer and author Jean-Martin Fortier will meet with Laure Waridel, Roméo Bouchard and Pascale Tremblay.Come hear the panelists talk about the importance of this alternative agriculture and how we can make it go ahead.Here are the first elements of a program that promises to be once more innovative, enriching and inspiring.In order not to miss any activity prepared for you in this very moment by the team of the Project ECOSPHERE Brome 2012, follow us on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter via www.pro-jetecosphere.org.The Project ECOSPHERE - Environment and Green Building Fair - is the award winner of the Hubert Reeves for the Environment prize and the Excellence in Environment prize of Eastern Township.www.projetecosphere.org For information call 450-538-5005.communica-tion@projetecosphere.org Festival Saint-Zénon-de Piopolis A concert in the park for the whole family Festival Saint-Zénon-de Piopolis announces an outdoor concert for you and your family to be held on Sunday, August 5 at 2 p.m.in Le Parc du Croissant-de-Lune.Take the Rang des Grenier road across from the St-Zénon Church in the village of Piopolis and drive approximately 3 kilometres then turn to your right.You can’t miss it! The view from the park which over- looks Lake Megantic is overwhelming.It is indeed an ideal site for a very festive occasion.The entertainment, provided by the Brazz Ensemble, a name inspired by the combination of brass instruments and jazz music, is under the direction of Michel Lambert from the School of Music of the University of Sherbrooke.Bring chairs, blankets and refresh- ments.No reservations needed.Tickets available on location.Admission $10 for adults, free for children 12 years and under.For further information: www.festi-valpiopolis.ca or tel: (819)583-3812 Contact: Charlotte Lavoie.E-mail address: lavoie.desbiens@bell.net or tel : (819) 583-3812 Draw results: 2012-07-25 Q1 2Q 27 3Ü 40 42 H 2Q 22 22 2S EBtra 6337895 Next grand prize (approx.) : $12,000,000 To celebrate the 20 years of La Poule aux oeufs d'or collect the letters of the word "VINGT" and you could go on TV! rmrinTTft Ijnjhejivent^cliscrepanc^etweenjb^sjistjindjbe^ofhcjal^winningjis^ Un héritage à partager LEAVEA LEGACY™ Quebec www.legacy-qucbec.org 1 888 304-8834 Ben by Daniel Shelton AWN?l-T The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, July 27, 2012 Page 3 .,^/OCAL ew; “My client has chosen not to exercise his right to a bail hearing within three days of his arrest.” Sherbrooke The bail hearing for Bruno Henry, the Magog firefighter accused of producing, distributing and possessing child pornography, as well as other sexual offences involving children, has been postponed until August 20.Meanwhile, attorney Jean-Sébastien Blanchette has taken over for the defence from Caroline Saint-André Henry hearing held off “My client has chosen not to exercise his right to a bail hearing within three days of his arrest,” Blanchette told reporters.The change of lawyers is one of the reasons given for this decision.The accused was at Sherbrooke’s Palais de Justice, Thursday morning, but asked to be excused from being present in the courtroom, a request that was granted.Upon his return to court in August, a new date for a bail hearing will be set.Until then, Henry will remain behind bars.Henry, a 15-year veteran of the Magog Fire Services was charged Tuesday with the production of child pornography, sexual interference, uttering threats in order to receive sexual favours, and having unlawful sexual contact with a minor.A police investigation into Henry’s ac- tivities began following the reception by police of information from the public.A subsequent search warrant of his home led to the confiscation of a computer and the subsequent charges.Henry has been suspended from the Magog fire department indefinitely while his case is before the courts.A final decision as to his continued employment will be made following the proceedings.Destination: China for the Sursaut Dance Company Sherbrooke The Sursaut Dance Company launches it’s 2012-2013 performing season with a tour in China, where the production At nighfall will be presented in four cities, from August 11 to the 26.Starting with a performance at the Shanghai City Theatre, the company will then move on to offer performances at the Xuzhou Concert Hall and the Nanjing Arts Centre.The tour will end in China’s capital, with two performances at the Beijing Children’s Art Theater as part of the second edition of the China Children’s Theatre Festival.Charlotte and Cyril, a duo excerpt from Boo!, the company’s most recent creation, will be presented as a curtain raiser in Xuzhou.Created in 2005, At nighfall is bold in its depth and its sobriety.This audacious and poetic production continues to thrill audiences everywhere it is presented.On tour since 2006, the work has been touring from coast to coast in Canada with shows in Newfoundland/Labrador, in Prince Edward Island, in New Brunswick, in Quebec, in Ontario, in Alberta, in British Columbia, in the Yukon and in the Northwest Territories.Festival des arts Georgeville - Fitch Bay wraps up this weekend The work of 41 artists will be on display again this weekend at four historic venues - the Murray Memorial Centre and Elephant Grange (Georgeville) and the Stanstead Town Hall and Canon Gustin Hall (Fitch Bay).The artists, who work in a variety of disciplines - wood sculpture^ je welry, oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, photography, art bookbinding, stained glass, Chinese calligraphy (to name a few) - are on hand to chat about their art, giving visitors a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the creative process.New this year is a series of five free workshops that allow art-lovers to learn even more about the creative process.The following topics are covered - bookbinding, fluid acrylic, stained glass, papier mâché and watercolor.(Numbers are limited to six people per workshop.) As well, in a first for the Festival, visitors are able to view a documentary entitled “A New Life for an Old Bridge” -the story of the restoration of a historic covered bridge in Eustis, near North Hatley.The documentary is the work of local photographer and filmmaker Louise Abbott, who is also exhibiting a series of images documenting the history of covered bridges around the Eastern Townships.The route between the exhibition halls covers a total of 21 kilometres.It’s well signposted.Just follow the squareshaped, blue and orange Festival des arts logo.Daily opening hours are 10 a.m.to 5 p.m., with the exception of Canon Gustin Hall, which opens at 2 p.m.on Sunday.Entrance to all the events is free.audiences; “A tour that will assuredly enhance the company’s reputation at the international level” said a press release sent Thursday.Founded in Sherbrooke in 1985, it is to be noted that Sursaut believes in the importance of arts dedicated to youth, and continues to make dance accessible to a wide audience, in addition to contributing to the development of the discipline outside major urban centres.COURTESY The production was presented, amongst others, at the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad, at the Calgary International Children’s Festival, at the Northern Alberta International Children’s Festival, at the Ottawa International Children’s Festival, as well as at the Wexner Center for the Arts, Ohio, in the United States.The Sursaut Dance Company is a pioneering figure in Canada, in the creation, production and dissemination of dance shows for youth.Sursaut now becomes the first foreign dance company to tour in China with a contemporary dance show aimed at young and family Société?protectrice d.s animaux Do We Need Animal Circuses ?Summer means many beautiful things: eating outside with friends or family, going for bike rides, swimming, attending outdoor shows, etc.But in the Eastern Townships, it also means the visit of circuses that use animals.The question we are asking is: Should this kind of entertainment be placed in the category of “summer fun” ?Not if you ask the animals who have to perform in these shows.Circus animals, like elephants, tigers, lions and others, are wild animals who have complex environmental, emotional and social needs.Circuses cannot provide these animals with the facilities required for them to be healthy and happy.The constant confinement the animals are subjected to is, from an animal welfare point of view, completely unacceptable.Moreover, many of the aspects of animal circuses do not take the needs of the animals into consideration, whether it is the area on which the circus takes place in the different towns or the transportation methods and schedules.When not performing, animals are usually in a cage, a truck or inside a barren building.Elephants are meant to spend their lives on hundreds of kilometres of land, which of course circuses cannot provide during the long summer tours.When wild animals can’t live naturally, they feel boredom, frustration, fear and stress.The training methods used to force them to perform are probably the worst part of their lives.Sadly, seeing them perform these tricks creates the illusion of happy lives, filled with games.The truth is t these behaviours are completely unnatural ^ to their species and were evidently taug with violence and intimidation.Indeed, the contrast between the festive atmosphere of animal circuses and the quality of the lives of the animals could not be greater.Entertainment is supposed to be fun, not cruel.Let's stop using animals as entertainment objects.I This summer, help circus animals Don’t go to the animal circus and encourage everyone around you to make informed choices.Encourage socially responsible entertali such as performances by dancers, circus artists, singers, musicians, and other humans who are passionate about their art.Société?; protectrice ?\ ««animaux “f 1139 bout.Queen-Victoria, Sherbrooke 819 821-4727 • www.spaestrie.qc.ca Page 4 Friday, July 27, 2012 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record \ Steven Black Officials are investigating the discovery of 248 fetuses in a Russian forest that had been packed into plastic barrels and illegally discarded.In the flurry of speculation surrounding this gruesome find blame has been placed on illegal abortion clinics but also on one of the local hospitals.Some have talked about improper disposal of ‘biomedical waste’ and others the activities of organized crime.Added speculation comes from the discovery that many of them were aborted at 22-26 weeks when stricter restrictions are placed on the availability of abortion.Reaction has been predictable ranging from those who see this as further indication of the gross decline of humanity to those who shift focus to the From a distance again Catholic Church by saying things like -let’s not forget that the Catholic Church has done far worse things over 2,000 years.From a distance we can discuss or ignore the ugly scene with or without feeling.For the man who made the discovery, however, I doubt that he will be able to reflect on this with dispassion.There have been other scandals related to abortion and the disposal of fetuses in Russia in recent years.According to an article in the Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics in 1997 by B.Yudin and P.Tishchenko, the nation experienced a lot of soul searching after a television program broadcast on Orthodox Christmas Eve in 1996 showed an abortion that was performed without anesthesia and included the scene of a disemboweled fetus on a morgue table.Anesthesia was optional in many cases and would have to be paid for by the patient as an extra.It also showed the way that fetal tissue was used in experimentation and for profit to treat conditions such as menopause, Down’s syndrome, male impotence and diabetes.Titled ‘The Moral Status of Fetuses in Russia,’ the authors wrote that abortion was the most commonly used form on contraception in Russia and that two of three pregnancies were terminated by abortion.They were skeptical of the content of the official investigative report and observed that the shortage of government money for health care helped lead to using fetuses for profit to offset under funding.Interestingly, the report of the Russian National Committee on Bioethics (RNCB) stated that in a democratic society issues around cornerstone ideas such as ‘death’, ‘life’, ‘normal’, ‘pathological’, ‘person’, ‘fetus’ etc.‘should be developed through public debates and recognized democratic procedures.’ It continued, ‘The notion of aborted fetuses as a kind of raw material (shared by the medical establishment) that could be used for the development of profitable methods of treatment has no public support.The feeling of public distrust towards the 'fetal business’, and the medical profession in general, that was demonstrated during the scandal shows the necessity of establishing a kind of informed consent from the public before implementing any new biomedical technologies in practice.* For our ‘modern’ society we have degraded the value of human life to soul- less biochemistry without any sacred value.The value of individuals is assessed by their ability to contribute to society or to have access to all the stuff we presume is necessary for the state of what we think of as ‘happiness.’ If that is the case then an aborted fetus has little worth beyond whatever can be gained through experimentation or exploitation and otherwise can be discarded any way that is considered safe.There remains no room for shame over packing fetuses in barrels.Moral hand wringing and indignant anti-moralism will no doubt contribute to some public debate but I suspect that for most of us the issue has been set aside as settled and unworthy of such open and informed democratic discussion.The Prime Minister has consistently stated that the issue is not one his government intends to reopen.At a distance we might be quite content not to have to think about such things or feel anything about it.Many more than 248 are discarded routinely in states and provinces in North America, but until a man should find barrels in one of our forests we will leave any worry about the implications of this at a distance.Three accused in South Durham spa death released Sherbrooke Durham last summer have been released following a court appearance in Drum- The three people accused in the mondville Thursday afternoon.death of Chantal Lavigne during a Gabrielle Frechette, 53, of Victoriav-spa sweating treatment in South ille, Ginette Duclos, 63, of St-Germain- GLIMPSES OF THE PAST On July 22, 1949, the Saint-Roch Church in Rock Forest was devastated by a powerful tornado that hit the centre of the village.To retrace the steps of the 300-ft.path of the twister, one needed only follow the gutted houses and debris.The damage to the St-Roch Church was particularly noteworthy since it was estimated that rebuilding would cost $70 000 when its initial construction had cost only $50 000 in 1939.INTERESTED BY HISTORY ?Visit the bilingual exhibit, Sherbrooke, a Place to Call Home, presented in the André-Dèsilets room of the Sherbrooke Historical Society.275 Dufferin, Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H4M5 Informations : 819-821-5406 LA SOCIÉTÉ D'HISTOIRE DE SHERBROOKE www.histoiresherbrooke.com de-Grantham and Gerald Fontaine, 39, of Danville were released on their own recognizance with conditions: the three may not participate in any sweat therapies or in any treatment involving confinement or body wrapping.They are also forbidden to communicate with each other except in preparing their defence.The $ûreté du Quebec (SQ) arrested the three Thursday morning at 6:30 following a lengthy investigation into the death of the 35-year old Lavigne on July 29 of last year at the Ferme Reine de la paix in South Durham.Following an ‘extreme sweating’ treatment.All three face charges of criminal negligence causing death and criminal negligence causing bodily harm.Each was arrested at home.The accused will return to court on October 5 for the presentation of evidence.Lavigne died as a result of a procedure that saw several people coated with mud, wrapped in a plastic sheet, covered with several blankets with their heads placed in a cardboard box for over nine hours.One other patient was hospitalized following the treatment but has since recovered.Cookshire-Eaton beach closed COMMIWION M.OLAIIU Eastern Townships Sr IIOOI ttOAND PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Section 392 of the Education Act, notice is hereby given that, at the Eastern Townships School Board meeting of the Council of Commissioners to be held on August 28, 2012, the By-Law No.15.entitled Meetings of the Executive Committee and By-Law No.16, Meetings of the Council of Commissioners will be considered for adoption.A copy of this By-Law may be examined at the office of the undersigned.Given in Magog, Quebec, this 10th day of July 2012.Caroline Dufresne Secretary General 340, rue Saint-Jean-Bosco Magog QC J1X 1K9 Shhrbrooke Another local beach is being closed due to high bacterial levels.The Ministry of Sustainable Development, the Environment and Parks has ordered the municipality of Cookshire-Eaton to bar access to the beach at Camping co-op familiale du Prévert in Birchton.Sample analyses conducted Tuesday showed an elevated bacteria count beyond the norms established by the ministry.The public is therefore barred from swimming at the beach until further notice. The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, July 27, 2012 Pages By Leah Davidson The City of Sherbrooke hosts the Quebec Take Action Academy .!-—-.J Photographs cover the walls.One in particular stands out.It is of a soldier hugging her child good-bye.Tears glisten in the woman’s eyes.Underneath the photo lie words that provide two different perspectives on the situation.Is the mother making necessary sacrifices in order to defend her country?Or is she a murderer tearing apart her family?Considering contradictory points of view is one of the many workshops in which youth from the Quebec Take Action Academy participated over the past week.From July 15 to 21, 24 young people from 11 to 16 years of age visited the Bishop’s University campus to partake in the Take Action Academy, a bilingual leadership experience supported by the non-profit organization Free the Children and the social enterprise Me to We.Hailing from as far away as Nova Scotia and the Northwest Territories, the youth engaged in an action-packed week of discussing social issues, exploring the local area, and making new friends.“The workshops touch on everything from consumerism, local poverty, and the environment to bullying, public speaking, and leadership,” explained Annie Ethier, Director of the Quebec office of Free the Children.At the end of the week, the kids created action plans in which they matched their passions with important issues and brainstormed how to effect change in their schools and communities.They then developed public speaking skills by presenting their ideas to the rest of the camp.As outreach activities on their “Take Action Day,” the youth cleaned up a forest and worked with the elderly.“For many of the participants, it was their first time volunteering.They now understand how wonderful it feels to give back,” said Ethier.Throughout the week, the Take Action Academy brought in speakers to inspire the young leaders, such as a politician who highlighted the importance of public service and civic engagement to workshop leaders who demonstrated how one can incorporate art into social activism.“It’s |Free the Children and Me to We’sj the first time we are holding the PHOTOS BY LEAH DAVIDSON a».Program participants show off a special Me to We hand gesture.Quebec Take Action Academy in Sherbrooke,” Ethier explained.“We are really happy to have it here.The kids have fallen in love with the region, particularly when we went out to Lac Magog.It was so gorgeous.” In 2012, Take Action Academies similar to the one in Sherbrooke are taking place in eight different locations across North America, including California, Vancouver, and Toronto.Although several high schools in Sherbrooke raise money to build schools in developing countries through Free the Children, many people do not realize the vast array of youth programming that is available through the charity year- round.The upcoming event Halloween for Hunger encourages youth to collect non-perishable goods to donate to their local food banks.Through Vow of Silence, the most popular campaign in Quebec, kids refrain from speaking and using technology for twenty-four hours, so that they understand the consequences of not having a voice.“Through the Take Action Academy, kids have the chance to meet others who share their passions,” Ethier concluded.“I think the benefit of our camp beyond raising awareness is that we give youth the tools to make a difference.” Young activists hard at work Vallières The community of Saint-Francois-Xavier-de-Brompton, located about 20 minutes north-east of Sherbrooke, will soon play home to 24 new community housing units.Announced by Richmond MNA Yvon Vallières this week, the small community of around 2,100 residents has received the support of the Quebec Housing Society (SHQ) for a new community housing project directed by a local organization, the Coopérative de solidarité Au jardin des sages.The announcement simply signifies that the provincial housing organization will be “reserving” 24 housing units announces new community housing for the community under their Accès-Logis Québec program.The Coopérative will now be able to submit the necessary documentation to the SHQfor the analysis and completion of their project, which would see the construction of new residences specifically for seniors living independently constructed in the municipality.“The announcement of 24 new residences is fantastic news for the community of Saint-Francois- Xavier-de-Brompton and it will permit some seniors to remain in a living environment that they are attached to, all while respecting their financial capacities," Val- lières said in a statement.The provincial government did not specify in its press release the potential amount to be invested into this housing project, simply stating that it would be completed under the $180 million budget allocated to Ac-cèsLogis Québec, a program specifically destined for seniors who are beginning to lose their autonomy., and the Affordable Housing Quebec program.IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS ! ° Professional ° Personal ° Affordable graphic design services Ask for your free estimate by email : raphaelle.cadoret@hotniail.com Page 6 Friday, July 27, 2012 newsroom@sHerbrookëreco'rü.co'm The Record EDITORIAL The Senate report claims that Canada “has the world’s best energy productivity along with the best environmental performance related to energy.” That is utter nonsense.The Senate is alive and well.By Francois Tanguay J ust as the premiers gather in Halifax for their annual meeting, the Senate (remember, we have a non-elected nate.?) has come up with a document on our energy future.There is a sense of urgency in the document: Canada should act urgently to take its place in the world energy order.It’s now or never they say.There are thirteen priorities in this report and attacking climate change is NOT one of them.Hydro electricity is claimed to be an energy of the past with a bright future and we should be all gung-ho about nuclear energy.Renewable energies should be.encouraged! Same goes for energy efficiency.This lame language reminds me of the recent Rio+20 Declaration, let’s maintain the course and if by any chance renewables and a Green economy happen, why not?This report has been three years in the making and there is little doubt the members of this Committee took their task seriously, but one has to wonder what energy future they had in mind?Let’s look at a few issues: Backing nuclear power is a joke.The Point Lepreau plant (an almost exact twin of Gentilly) is coming out of a long and costly overhaul.The bill will come up to two and a half billion dollars! More than twice the original estimate and it is only allowed to run on an experimental basis for now.Gentilly is due for a refurbishing, it will be very interesting to see what the government does, because in the end it will not be Hydro-Quebec’s decision to make.Keep in mind it produced 635 Megawatts, a little under 2 per cent of Hydro’s total capacity.The real issue here is jobs, very well paid jobs.Roughly 800 jobs are linked to the Gentilly plant and a gradual closing down would only protect half of them.The coming election campaign will most probably bring an answer to this long standing question.Beware of bold pro jobs statements! The Senate report claims that Canada “has the world’s best energy productivity along with the best environmental performance related to energy.” That is utter nonsense.Our energy image is more and more defined outside of our frontiers, the report says, and sometimes we suffer from erroneous sources of information or worse, outright lies! Funny I didn’t hear that kind of language when I was in Rio, or in Copenhagen.But I did notice that this administration ignores all international discussion on the environment and The Green economy.We have walked away from Kyoto and we claim to be the avant-garde of environmentally responsible energy production?Give me a break! The document even goes a step further, reminding the provinces that Canada’s voice abroad should be unique and come from Ottawa.So any other intervention, like Quebec’s presence at the Federated States meetings within the UN Climate Change framework is not welcomed! The more I read and consult this report, the more I realize how much we are going back to the ‘Banana Republic approach.’ Innovation IF it serves the exploitation of natural resources, particularly when it come to the Great White North, where more oil is hidden under the permafrost and more gold mines are yet to be exploited.Deep water ports in the Arctic are almost a done deal and will represent a major threat to the most fragile ecosystem on the planet.Nothing in this 80 plus pages document promotes a responsible economy and a transition to a low carbon future.Au contraire, it’s full steam ahead Captain.Meanwhile two Western premiers are quarreling over a federally approved pipeline that would bring Alberta tar sands gas and oil to the Pacific.The Native People of the West Coast are in the middle of this war and opposing the En-bridge Northern Gateway project with all they’ve got.They should all be ashamed, joining the nasty foreigners giving us a bad name! — I Hi: mi RECORD P.0.Bos; 1200 Sherbrooke JIH 5L6 or 1195 Galt E, SheilsrookeJIG 1Y7 Fax for Nfwsroom onit 819-569-3945 e-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.eom Wrasm wsvw.sherbrookerecord.com Sharon McCuiiy Pubijshf.r .(819) 569-9511 Daniri Coulombe News Editor .(819) 569-6345 Stephen Brake Corresp.Editor .(819) 569-6345 Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman.(819) 569-9931 DEPARTMENTS Accounting.(819) 569-9511 Advertising .(819) 569-9525 Circulation .(819) 569-9528 Newsroom .(819) 569-6345 Knowlton office SB Viceoria Street.Knowiton, Quebec JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) 243-5155 SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Quebec: Ivear 120.00 6.00 11.97 SI 37.97 6 months 63.00 3 15 6.28 S72.43 3 MONTHS 32.00 1.60 3.19 $36.79 Rales/or out of Quebec and/or other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record was founded on February 9, 1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by Alta Newspaper Group Limited Partnership.PM#0040007682 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to The Record.1195 Galt East.Sherbrooke.QC JIG 1Y7 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA Lady luck and the nightshift man By: Mable Hastings Lady luck puts on her makeup But she will not make the call She will step out into the unsuspecting night And watch the mighty fall She sees no justice in the mirror No, none at all He ends his nightshift Wishing for some place to go Sleep is the last thing on his mind He asks his wife out to a show He sees no justice in the rearview mirror Just the need to go Popcorn and gunpowder Disturb the projector’s light Shots ring out in terror No one came prepared to fight As Lady Luck and the nightshift man Came face to face that night He pulls her down The shot stings like a knife He covers her with a husband’s love Given gladly to a wife She fights to stop the fear inside He fights to keep his life The screams and terror Forever embedded within Footsteps run with hopeless desperation As shots ring out again The Joker holds the cards stacked In a game he cannot hope to win Popcorn and gunpowder Disturb the projector’s light Shots ring out in terror No one came prepared to fight As Lady Luck and the nightshift man Came face to face that night She breathes beneath him The only comfort that he knows Minutes turn to hours Or so the story goes As he fades from the battle raging The Joker’s laughter grows Casualties all around him He never planned to be at war He makes peace with a God he can’t understand And fades away there on that floor Days pass in seconds He sees his wife standing in the door Popcorn and gunpowder Disturb the projector's light Shots ring out in terror No one came prepared to fight As Lady Luck and the nightshift man Came face to face that night There is no understanding No sense of wrong or right The dice were tossed and some remained While others lost the fight Lady luck held the hand of the nightshift man And brought him safely through the night As popcorn and gunpowder Disturbed the projector's light. The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, July 27, 2012 Page 7 4 -^©cal u>p©rts Forme, WhitGeld, two-time Olympic medalist (gold in Sydney, silver in Beijing) in the triathlon, cannot get enough recognition.Canadians to watch in London The Grind Doug McCooeye Tonight’s opening ceremony - sure to be full of pomp, circumstance, and a Royal or two - will kick off what is sure to be a fascinating 2012 Olympic Games.London, England will be the focus of the sporting world as it will play host to some of the best athletes on the planet.Here’s a list of two Canadian teams and three athletes that I’ll be watching with interest over the next few weeks.Women’s Soccer This squad actually started their Olympics on Wednesday, losing 2-1 to reigning world champions Japan in their opening match.Don’t let the disappointing opening result fool you.While there are other countries who are favored to win medals, Canada boasts one of the best lineups in the world and has GOOGLE IMAGES Melanie Blouin arguably its most potent striker in Christine Sinclair.Unlike their male counterparts, who are ranked 68th in the world, Canada’s women’s soccer team is considered to be among the elite, as they are ranked seventh in the world.Don’t be surprised if Canada is in the medal hunt as the Olympic tournament progresses.Women’s basketball The women’s basketball team gained the last possible spot in the Games on July 1 - Canada Day - to qualify for their first Olympics since the Sydney games in 2000.ITie team is a mix of young and old (starting point guard Teresa Gabriele is 33, starting post Natalie Achonwa is 20) who have had to scratch and claw their way to London.They play in true Canadian style: unselfish, hardnosed, and with a spirit that will make their country proud.Making it to the knockout stages would be a tremendous achievement, as they will have to get through perennial powerhouses like France, Russia, Brazil and Australia to do it.Clara Hughes She is a five-time Olympian, and is only the fourth athlete to have won medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.With five total medals to her name, she is perhaps the most accomplished Olympian - male or female-our country has ever seen.Many are calling these games her swan song, as she has come back to cycling after a lengthy hiatus to focus on speed skating.At age 39 she is one of Canada’s oldest Olympians at the games.With her signature smile and dogged determination, Hughes, who spoke at Bishop’s University in 2011, will be giving it her all to try and repeat and perhaps surpass her double-bronze winning performance from Atlanta in 1996.We will be watching.Melanie Blouin Born in Quebec City, the pole-vaulter will be making her Olympic debut in London.Blouin has a small townships connection, as she does a lot of her training in Sherbrooke.Having met the world standard at the recent Olympic trials in Calgary in late June, Blouin will be looking to make a name for herself on the world stage.Simon Whitfield When I heard that Whitfield would be Canada’s flag bearer, I was thrilled.For me, Whitfield, two-time Olympic medalist (gold in Sydney, silver in Beijing) in the triathlon, cannot get enough recognition.While he won gold in Sydney, his silver-medal winning performance in Beijing four years ago was one of the greatest examples of heart I have ever witnessed in sport.Sitting in fourth position with less than a kilometre to go in the run, Whitfield somehow found the strength to make one last push for the finish line, somehow finishing second.To this day I have yet to experience a televised sporting moment as exhilarating as screaming at my television in the early hours of the morning for Simon Whitfield to get to that finish line.While many are calling him too old to compete for a medal, I learned four years ago to never underestimate the heart of a champion.Hold the flag high tonight Simon and continue to make us all proud to call ourselves Canadian.When it comes to running, it’s ‘like father - like son’ for the Cochranes A Runner’s Mind Christine Blanchette There is an old saying, “The acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Hockey names like Howe, Hull and Hextall come to mind, as do baseball’s Griffey, Ripken and Fielder.You need more proof?The 'Hying Wallendas’ tight rope act covers three generations.It would seem every sport has produced at least one memorable father - son duo.But the cliche covers ordinary families that do extraordinary things together.The Cochranes are a good example.Brad and Chris Cochrane share a unique father-son bond as an endurance sport duo that trains and races triathlons/marathons together since Chris was 18 years old.Brad remembers fondly carrying his son to the finish line at 1992 Ironman Canada Triathlon.Over the years, their relationship has grown closer through many runs together and competing against each other.In the BMO Vancou- ver Marathon this year, Brad beat Chris but it was only “friendly competition” as he laughed on the phone during a recent interview.“The only time my son did beat me was in a 10-mile road race in 2010 but only by eight seconds.so he was 18,” Brad said.They have become each other’s heroes when it comes to pushing limits, with the sport of running always being the central theme.In Ironman Canada last year Chris and Brad were 254th and 255th in the field of 2,832 starters.Chris was eighth out of 54 in the male 18-24 age group.and Brad was 27th out of 327 in male 45-49.That put the Cochranes in the top 8 to 10 per cent out of all finishers.Chris, now 21 and getting stronger, is studying at UBC to become a medical doctor.Over the phone from his Vancouver home, he said, “Having grown up with such an active family, it is hard not to want to be active.Seeing how my dad balanced family, work and training really inspires me to be able to do the same in my life.That balance, I think, is extremely important.I think that would have to be part of the reason I’ve been able to train for Ironman or a number of running races, such as, Dirty Duo 50km." He continues, “The wealth of knowledge that my dad was able to give me, both explicitly and implicitly over the years, truly helped me achieve my goals.” Forty-eight-year-old Brad lives in Pen- ticton and is a retired nurse, currently working for Canada Post as a letter carrier.“My all-time favorite race with my son.I would have to say (was) Ironman Canada.we got to spend so much time training together and topped it off with an amazing race.especially 2011 which we ran 18 miles of the run and finished together,” Brad reminisced over the long distance line earlier this week.What makes this father and son relationship unique is they can train/race together and never grow tired of each other’s company.Chris says, “It's just something we both love doing and it’s always great to have someone to share that experience and enjoyment with.One good race memory, it was during IMC 2011 when I caught my dad on the run and we ran the remainder of the race together, I think it really helped both of us.We were able to pull each other along; when I started to slow down he was there to motivate me and vice versa.” Chris also remembers once on a long bike ride, he should have brought some food for fuel.Instead of turning back, they soldiered on and just shared Brad’s food.“My dad is a great parent and a great training partner, and he must be an okay coach too.” The Cochranes now have their collective sights set on the Okanagan Marathon in October.Is Brad prepared to pass the torch to his ever-improving son?He says, “I think Chris really wants the Jr* 1 w.m test® K M»i ST' f*®» im lestSAiun Xq )S!P "'oui V3N Xq 2102 © O equals P 3010 S.A vaOl je|su3 9A3 — „ ieueid aqj uo XBjeue em leguesse aqj Aojisep noX ‘ueuJOAH ezuojjei pue '• luibuj teeq edej noX ueqM„ iuoqnios snoiAejd Kit n’ Carlyle kitncar1yle@comcast.net www.CoComlcs.com ©2012UFS, Inc.Distributed by Universal Uclick for UFS Herman © laughmgSfock International Inc Dist by Universal Udick.2012 You just ruined a perfectly good hole.Alley Oop B.REALLY?/ YOUR DADDY'5 THE ruler of this place, so you THIHK.THAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO FORCE OOOLA TO GO WITH YOU?I'LL BET YOU DON'T/ WHY DON'T YOU ASK OOOLA WHAT SHE WANTS TO DO?I SEE NO THAT’S k G< IDEA/ WITH THAT/ Hocomtcsootn Arlo & Janis ITS STROlOÛBOr EASILY RLl&Atj&O ÜOOE.R STRAIM' TRISISABOWUWe;, A VLRY USEFUL KNOT/ SAY YOU WAMT TO Tfe A UOe TO TM£ CL&W OF A JIB- The Born Loser USTEtACLOSELY! t WMff K&LT,^ | ^TOAST UGRTLÏ BKOWNED»TO/AATO^ -EXACTLY A60RC>tm>-NOTHlNG I SLICEDTWN.F0UR.STR1PS OF A NOTWNG LESS! &ACOM,CR UGRT fAATO! 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