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Thursday, May 31st THE record The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Music Test 2001 June 2 & 3 Ayer’s Cliff Fair Grounds to benefit Children’s Wish Foundation website: www.themuaiclest.org 65 CENTS WWW.SHERBROOKERECORD.COM Wednesday, May 30, 2001 Archdeacon of St.Francis Parish fired by Bishop Lynn Ross stripped of diocesan duties after a decade By Stephen McDougall Special to The Record Rev.Lynn Ross, the Archdeacon for St.Francis of Assissi Parish for nearly 10 years, has been fired by Quebec Diocesan Bishop Bruce Stavert, according to a letter sent to the Record Tuesday.“This letter is to inform you that on Friday, May 25, at a meeting we had together, I very reluctantly indicated to Lynn Ross that as of that day, he would no longer be Archdeacon of St.Francis,” said the letter issued by the Diocese office.“My reason for this action relates to my sense that our relationship as Bishop and Archdeacon lacked the necessary degree of compatibility and support on a number of issues." FILE PHOTO Former Archdeacon Lynn Ross Stavert ended the letter by saying a new Archdeacon for the parish will be Church warden queried about Anglican roots, names of associates % Stephen McDougall Special to The Record The lawyer representing Drum-mondville Anglican church warden Barry Husk said Tuesday he has objected to several questions put to his client at discovery hearings two weeks ago and expects a ruling on them June 6.Ronald Auclair said the questions by the Anglican Church lawyer during the out-of-court hearing included whether Husk was a true Anglican, and the naming of church associates who helped him with his legal actions against the church’s Quebec Diocese.“Diocese officials discovered an old document from the former Drummondville United Church that indicated he was registered as a member,’’ said Auclair.See Husk P.3‘ Barry Husk appointed before the September holding of the Diocese Synod.Ross will continue as editor of the Diocesan Gazette and parish priest for St.Luke’s Anglican Church in Magog.Ross was not available for comment.Sources inside the church told the Record they believe Ross’s firing was directly related to the ongoing court case between the Bishop and Drummondville church warden Barry Husk.They said Ross did not support the Diocese’s position to fight the court case.Husk’s three legal actions asked that the Quebec Superior Court examine the management of church assets by the Diocese and clarify the authority of the Bishop.Apart from issuing the letter to the Record, Stavert was not available for comment at press time.St.Francis of Assissi Parish covers five Township congregations in Drummondville, Danville, Denison’s Mills, South Durham and Kirkdale.Ross was completing his second five-year term as Archdeacon when he was dismissed.His contract was due for renewal in September.mmmmm : : v c; .Y,, Winning Concept PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Sherbrooke resident Eric Couture has been a pilot since 1989.Before starting Conceptair with partner Dan Poirier, he flew Bell Gryphons for the Canadian Air Force.Today he is jetting clients to their destinations on chartered flights from Sherbrooke Airport -for a price.See Page 8 for the full story.Our clear choice was easy as ABC! .system Energy glass financing Plans Available 1215 Wellington St.S., Sherbrooke HHEMiil Best warranty in the business Portes et Fenêtres A.B.C.JCeeping you warm since 1991 — Marcel Brassard (ai») 820-7299 page 2 Wednesday, May 30, 2001 '¦¦THE*.' Record Resolution 01-074 - a glimpse into small town politics?So what’s so special about a Town of Brome Lake resolution that authorizes the sale of part of a little old country road in West Brome and invests the mayor and assistant clerk with the authority to sign the deed of sale ?To begin with, resolution 01-074 of March 5 not only fails to indicate what section of the road is to be sold, it makes no mention of the length or of the price.With so much conflicting information, just trying to figure out what the resolution was supposed to cover is like trying to crack a secret code .Judging from some of the town file’s highlighted plans of the road, the councillors appear to have zeroed in on the last 200’ or so of the gravel road and turnabout, both of which are still being used on a daily basis .This could explain why the resolution contains only one condition, namely the installation ( “l'amenagement” ) of a turnabout.On the other hand, the TLB town manager, Jean Bourret, claims that the resolution was only meant to cover the ungraveled section, beginning from just beyond the turnabout and ending at the border of Brome village, which is approximately 1 km in length .If he is right, someone should have thought of visiting the Registry office before passing the resolution in order to obtain the list of all the adjoining land owners.What happened after the resolution raises more questions than answers.On April 17, six weeks after the councillors had resolved to sell the lane to a specific resident, the town manager contacted the proprietor of the long track of land bordering the north-east side of the lane and on May 9 offered to sell her half of the public lane passing in front of her land.She flatly turned down the offer and protested the sale for obvious reasons.Her land happens to include a hayfield and wood lot which can only be accessed by tractor via the very same road that TBL had resolved to sell! Considering the two clearly marked entrances leading to her hayfield and tree lot from the road, one can only assume that no one from TBL ever took the time to visit the site before passing the resolution.Surprisingly enough, it was only in mid April that the Municipality of the Village of Brome was officially informed of the TBL resolution even though the road runs right into their territory where it continues under a different name.In a letter to Brome Village, dated April 17, the TBL town manager indicated that they were “asking the neighbors on both sides of the street if they are interested in the section” .But why wasn’t this done before passing the resolution ?Yet, even as of this date one long time resident who owns land bordering the south eastern section of the road that is to be sold, has yet to be contacted by TBL.Despite being an experienced attorney who works out of his law firm in Montreal, he can’t make head nor tail of the delay.If and when the town officials ever get in touch with him, they’ll find out that he too, categorically opposes the sale .The town manager’s letter of April 17 also included a matter of sudden urgency.Six months after resolution 01-074 was passed the town manager wanted to know within a week what Brome Village planned to do with their section of the road .On May 7, the Municipality of the Village of Brome responded with resolution No .2001-0548.In doing so, it formally advised TBL, that although it had “no particular plans at the present time for their section of this right of way”, it strongly recommended to the Town of Brome Lake that it “maintain its section of right of way over this old country road that is frequently used by riders, walkers and others.” So why would the TBL council want to sell part of an old public road that cuts through land that is zoned for residential construction and continues into another municipality?Whether or not the councillors were fully aware of all of the implications, the official version is that by selling the road TBL will no longer have to maintain it and assume the typical liability risks that go with owning a public road.Yet, as long as we’ve been living on the road I can’t remember a single occasion when TBL did any work on the ungraveled section.As to liability insurance it is doubtful that their premium will be reduced accordingly , once the sale is executed.But there is something else worth noting and it has nothing to do with the potential loss of a beautiful walking and crosscountry trail for the local residents.In 1996 the TBL Council voted to reduce the environmental protection band on the Yamaska River from 30 to 20 meters so that a house could be built on precisely the same road.At the time the council argued that the construction of the house-would “ bring in a needed boost to the local economy” .Now with resolution #01-074 it would appear that the local economy is of far less concern.After all, by alienating such a vital section of a public road, the council will only discourage residential construction .So where does this leave our elected officials who, assuredly in good faith, resolved to close down a road without any public debate, without giving at least some formal notice to all the affected land owner , without prior discussions with the nearby municipality and, finally .without considering a servitude for the benefit of the public?Perhaps a little embarrassed for not having done their homework -but then again, maybe the sale is already a done deal or about to become one.I guess I’ll know for sure if one of the new owners threatens to kick me off the lane for trespassing .Need 1 say more?comments: henryk@endirect.qc,ca Townshippers’ Brill Summer jobs in Cowansville Townshippers’ Association invites university and CEGEP students to apply for a stimulating summer position as membership animator at its Cowansville office.The position includes staffing information booths at summer events throughout the Townships.The student will also help publicize the Association’s summer initiatives, such as theatre benefit nights, book and music promotion events, and Taproot 2.He or she will gain valuable organizational, marketing and human resources experience.Applicants must have been a full-time student in the Winter 2001 term, and be enrolled full-time in the September 2001 term.Access to transportation is required.Funded through the Summer Career Placement Program of Human Resources Development Canada, the job is for eight weeks at 30 hours per week.Send résumés as soon as possible to Rachel Garber, Assistant Executive Director, Townshippers’ Association.Fax: (819) 566-0271: e-mail: ta@townshippers.2C0.ca.Henry R.Keyserlingk Weather Today: Cloudy with some rain or drizzle.High near 13.Winds northwesterly 15 to 30 km/h.Thursday: Variable cloudiness.Low near 8.High near 19.Friday: Variable cloudiness.Low near 10.High near 21.Saturday: Intermittent rain.Low near 10.High near 17.Probability of precipitation 70 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l’enseignement du Québec she addressed in Sherbrooke yesterday that Quebec’s demographic weight in Canada is in sharp decline.She said Quebecers could only account for 11 per cent of Canada’s population within the next 20 years, down from 24 per cent in 1996.The minister informed the crowd she plans to develop an action plan for the elderly that should be made public this fall.Goupil later told reporters there’s definitely a need to develop better mechanisms to encourage young people to have children.Quebec women now have 1.4 children per 1000 population, she said.“We’d like to put into application our parental leave policy that we adopted in a law (last week).We still need to sit down with the federal government to talk about contributions.” The law would make it easier for part-time and self-employed workers to claim parental leave if they choose to raise a family, according to Goupil.She said she’s personally not opposed to returning to the old habit of closing shops on Sundays as a means of giving workers more time off for families.She cited car dealerships as a prime example of businesses that appear to be successful and that don’t open on weekends.—«*~r, «*' 'V PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Minister Linda Goupil met with representatives of local groups in Sherbrooke yesterday Judge will rule June 6 on questions put to Husk Husk:- CONT’D FROM PAGE 1 “But the document was about 30 years old and the church no longer exists.But that did not stop the church lawyer from repeatedly asking about his religious origins.“It was like they were attacking his status as an Anglican, as if to say he does not have the right to request what he is requesting.” The hearings were held in Quebec City on May 16 and 17 as part of a legal process dealing with three legal actions Husk has filed against the Quebec Diocese.The actions, filed in Superior Court last fall, request that existing Church practices and policies be examined to see if they contravene any laws or accounting rules, and if so, decide on corrective measures.Husk said he filed the actions because he believes the authority of Bishop Bruce Stavert should be clarified.He has claimed Stavert acted without authority on decisions affecting his Drum-mondville congregation and that of four other congregations in the St.Francis of Assissi Parish.Auclair said the majority of his objections were filed against questions by Church lawyer Serge Belleau about the names of Husk’s associates.“Belleau wanted the identification of his sources, the people who helped him FILE PHOTO Bishop Bruce Stavert worried about native daims.¦.¦¦¦ ‘ ¦ prepare his actions,” he said.“Barry has refused to answer these questions, arguing they are not relevant, but the Church insists on knowing who these people are.” Auclair said if Superior Court Justice Jean Lemelin rejects his objections on June 6, Husk will have to provide the information asked by Belleau.Auclair added that Diocesan treasurer Rev.Rodney Clark has so far refused to produce documents relating to financial assets of church congregations in the St.Francis of Assissi Parish other than that of Drummondville.“Any money that has been given or bequeathed to the parish they do not want to discuss, but if the assets involve St.George’s Church in Drummondville, they are only happy to comply,” he said.Auclair added once the hearings resume on June 6, he will ask Justice Lemelin for a ruling on the requested documents.Neither Belleau, Bishop Stavert nor Rev.Clark were available for comment at press time.Auclair said Husk’s legal actions concern who has ultimate control over Parish assets, the parish or the Diocese.He said a recent judgement in Saskatchewan that stated the Anglican Church is not responsible for any past abuse of natives in residential schools in that province will have little bearing on the present actions.The native school liability question had been a concern of Stavert’s, who said so in a sermon at Quebec Lodge two years ago.He said he feared legal action by natives could bankrupt the Anglican Church.Auclair said the issue pushed Church members such as Husk to question how local parish assets would be managed if the lawsuits had to be paid out.“If the Anglican Church is found no longer responsible for the abuse, that may lessen the concern, but it will not stop us asking questions that need to be asked about how the Diocese is run,” he said.wpw.rtor^i«rti«crowit^|D \kt AU-in-One Vêb Solutions Annual *?S*tarting at only $799 General 4 ' rr*E Meeting to MÎpMt - Delhi - (Mat Crtatim - (taptttn Will take place on Saturday, June 9, 2001 at 11 A.M.at the fortify your future.1.819.829.5772 Community Centre in North Hatley.NORTHERN-CROWN Communications Internet UlebCommunications page 4 Wednesday, May 30, 2001 Record Cité des Rivières poll reveals 85.4 per cent support Albert Painchaud and Jacques O’Bready, go over documents that showed the majority of people in and around Sherbrooke support the tourism mega-project.PERRY BEATON/ Timing of poll results no coincidence: Cité chairman By Nelson Afonso Sherbrooke Cité des Rivières backers got a much needed boost Tuesday when a poll revealed that a majority of people in and around Sherbrooke support the tourism mega-project.The poll, paid for by Cité promoters, was conducted on May 23 and 24 in the municipalities that will eventually comprise the new city of Sherbrooke, except Waterville.“We hope it will show the government that the city of Sherbrooke has made this project a priority,” said Cité chairman Jacques O’Bready.“If you have 85 per cent of people who are in favor and 90 per cent who say they will use the site, it’s already an interesting answer.” In phone interviews, 410 people over the age of 18 were asked various questions about the project.When asked whether they supported the project, 85.4 per cent of respondents said they were either very favorable or favorable.While the majority of people polled were from the Sherbrooke area, 59 per cent versus 41 per cent in the suburbs, support for the project was almost as high in the surrounding municipalities.When asked whether Sherbrooke had acted correctly in supporting such a project for its tourism and economic potential, 90.4 per cent of Sherbrooke residents were very favorable or favorable, that number reached 87.9 per cent in the suburbs.The results of the poll come as controversy swirls around a plan for a new Sherbrooke stadium, grabbing the re- gion’s attention.In order to host the 2003 International Amateur Athletic Federation, Sherbrooke needs to build a new stadium.Johnson MNA and secretary of state for Municipal Infrastructures Claude Boucher told the Record this week that while the Cité and stadium projects are both important, a decision on financing the $12-million stadium was urgent.Sherbrooke must submit a written confirmation of provincial and federal funding by June 15, or risk losing the games to Moscow, Russia.He did not rule out getting financing for both projects.When asked whether it was a coincidence that the results of the poll were unveiled just as the stadium issue was making news, O’Bready said that the poll questions were ready back in April.O’Bready and Cité director-general Albert Painchaud will now include the poll results in the organization’s proposal to receive funding from the provincial and federal governments.Phase one of construction is scheduled for the fall.Promoters believe the project will attract 500,000 visitors a year to the region to visit the river-based attractions along the Lac des Nations and the Magog River gorge.The poll found that eight out of ten respondents believed that the Cité project will make the Lac des Nations and the Magog River gorge more accessible.Approximately 92 per cent of people polled said they believe the Cité des Rivières project will make the region more attractive to tourists.Last week, The Fonds d’action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD) pledged $500,000 to the project to continue phase one of the project.The money, said O’Bready at the time, would be used to complete a path for pedestrians and cyclists all the way around Lac des Nations.Waterloo’s water woes almost washed up Overlooked valve killed bacteria, slowed filtration By Maurice Crossfield A valve left half open has been found as the cause for the latest delay in making Waterloo’s biological water treatment facility fully functional.“We think that within another two weeks we should be done,” said Waterloo mayor Paul Masse Tuesday, noting that residents have been getting fed up with the delays in bringing the system online.“Now they have the bull by the horns and they know what went wrong.” For the last 15 years or so the Allen and Taylor Street wells, which supply the town with water, have had problems with iron and manganese.Tests regularly showed manganese levels as much as 12 times higher than acceptable, and iron five times above acceptable.The problem doesn’t pose an immediate health risk, but it does stain white clothes and blacken appliances.Last fall the municipality announced a $1.4-million project to set up a treatment plant that uses bacteria to remove the iron and manganese from the water.A similar system has been used for years in Wood-stock, N.B., built by the European firm Degrémont.A borrowing bylaw of $1.2 million was passed, with residents seeing an extra $77 added to their tax bills.The system was originally slated to be operational by January, 2001, but was delayed.The first well was hooked up in February, and by March the system was hard at work removing the minerals.Then the second well was connected.“When they did that, everything went back to square one,” explained Masse.Finding that the system wasn’t working like it was supposed to, the iron filter was bypassed for the well that didn’t have iron problems.The problem persisted, leaving the experts scratching their heads.They began shutting down valves one at a time, to see if they could pinpoint the problem.“Then they realized that chlorinated water was coming into the system,” Masse said.That chlorine, which is only added before the water heads into the municipal aqueduct system, was coming back in and killing the bacteria which was supposed to be eating the manganese and iron.It turned out that a valve outside the filtration plant had been left par- tially on, pumping the treated and chlorinated water back into the intake.The valve was closed, and the system has since started removing small amounts of iron and manganese once again.But Masse said the system still isn’t working properly.“So now they’re afraid that too many bacteria were killed in the filter,” he said.The engineers are now looking at going to the Woodstock plant to pick up several litres of the filtration bacteria to revitalize the Waterloo system.Masse added that the delays haven’t cost the municipality a dime because Degrémont is providing a guarantee of a working system at the set price.The mayor said it won’t be much longer before he won’t have to keep running into people on the street asking him about the water.“Everybody is asking that question the minute we meet them,” he said.“People are getting a little impatient and I don’t blame them.We’ve had a few delays but it’s on its way to being perfect.” Record Yves Robert Advertising Consultant Tel.: 019-569-9525 Fax: 019-021-3179 email: eherbrookerecord&videotron.ca Wednesday, May 30, 2001 page 5 RECORD BRIFFS Escape investigation underway Staff Corrections Canada has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Francis Marcoux’s dumpster escape from the Cowansville Penitentiary last week.Marcoux became the first person to successfully break out of jail in over 15 years when he hitched a ride in a garbage container in the early hours of May 22.He then fled from the container when the doors were opened three hours later at the regional garbage dump.He was seen a few hours after that on nearby Route 104, but remains on the lam.Early indications are that Marcoux had help from one or more of his fellow convicts.An inmate took Marcoux’s place in his cell to not raise suspicions, while another inmate probably closed the garbage container after he climbed in.The containers cannot be opened or closed from the inside, and the container was closed when it was picked up.Marcoux’s cell mate has been moved to solitary confinement for the duration of the investigation, which could last several weeks.Marcoux had been serving a four-year sentence for a string of armed robberies in the Mauricie region.One race, two continents, three countries Staff An agreement signed Monday between organizers in Brome-Missisquoi and in Brittany will see a cycling stage race covering three countries and two continents in 2002.The agreement, signed by the Tour International féminin de Bretagne and the Grand Prix cycliste féminin international du Québec, will allow for the creation of the Transocéane.The first six stages will be held in Brittany between Sept.3 and Sept.8, 2002.The cyclists will then be loaded up and shipped to Canada, with the second half of the race being held in Brome-Missisquoi and Vermont between Sept.11 and 15.The creation of this new race puts it in position to be the last major race of the cycling season before the world championships.The world cycling championships will be held in Belgium at the end of Sept., 2002, and in Hamilton, Ont.in 2003.This year’s Grand prix cycliste féminin international du Québec, which attracts many of the world’s top cyclists to Brome-Missisquoi, will be held at the end of August.UPGRADE YOUR OFFICE with the NEW Microsoft Office XP! 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AVILIE STORE HOURS Mon-Tues 8AM-6PM Wed-fri 8AM-9PM Sat 9AM-5PM Son 10 AM-5PM cj enhepô’ iaueogr°s WWW. page 6 Wednesday, May 30, 2001 ¦ THEwum - Record Editorial Golden rule needs polishing Somewhere along the way when we weren’t looking, the golden rule of the service industry: ‘the customer is always right’ was changed to, ‘the customer is a bloody nuisance’.And there’s growing evidence that the new rule is catching on - so much so I feel I should apologize for disturbing store clerks busily engaged in stocking shelves or informing a waitress in a restaurant the coffee is cold -and in some cases, skank.Recently, I approached a clerk at a big box store for assistance in purchasing a bicycle.Engrossed in the much more important work of placing sale signs on end displays, she darted me a look of total disdain, then without a word in either language, walked to another row to disturb another clerk who was slapping stickers on boxes.Miss Congeniality scowled when I pointed to a bicycle on a rather high hook, and frankly I didn’t blame her because she shouldn’t haye been required to lift her weight on wheels from a ladder.She rolled it over to me and left - without a word.I rolled it to the cash, parted with my hard-earned money and brought it home only to discover the brakes didn’t work.Make no mistake about it - this trench warfare between customer and service-provider doesn’t necessarily require face-to-face contact.Last week I called a major chain to correct an error made on my account.I had taken advantage of one of those ‘buy-now-pay-when-your grandchildren-are-born’ type specials at a local furniture store, but I thought I would be smart and make monthly payments so by the time the amount was due and the interest kicked in, it would be paid.The monthly cheques were cashed, so I’m thinking this is paid, right?Wrong.After listening to a symphony concert on the other end of the telephone line, I was informed by a surly voice, the company made no mistake.True, I have a credit, but it was not applied to the balance, be- cause silly me, I didn’t send my cheques with Page 2, Coupon D.When I attempted to explain that I just sent the cheques with the account number because I was unable to decode the statement, she said to me: “Well, if you stop talking for a minute, I’ll explain it to you.” It was but one more incident in a string that has heightened my resolve not to do business with rude people.And whatsmore, I’ve pledged to tell everyone within earshot about their miserable service and poor products.And I’m not alone.A woman told me last week she went shopping for an air conditioner -not an insignificant purchase - and was discussing the availability of models and the merits of BTUs when the clerk took a telephone call while continuing to search the computer for available models.The extended telephone conversation essentially put the store customer ‘on hold’ for so long, she left the store and bought her $900 air conditioner elsewhere.This week The Record received a letter from a woman who had it up to her wazoo with the arrogance, not to mention bad food and sloppy service, of a local restaurant riding on its golden reputation as a favorite eatery and watering hole.She shared my recent observation that the customer is never right.There is always a lame excuse, or none at all, in this brave new world of role reversal where the customer is treated as a pox on the house of business.Her message to the restaurant’s managers works for others as well: “You have the loyalty of the public, but it’s not blind loyalty that will survive your acting like you can do no wrong and treating customers like uncomplaining boobs.” You see, the customer always has the last word even if we don’t speak it.We just won’t patronize your business anymore.And that means cranky clerks and surly secretaries eventually work themselves out of a job.SHARON McCULLY THE P.0.Box 1200 Sherbrooke J1H 516 or 1195 Galt E, Sherbrooke JIG 1Y7 Fax: 8195693945 e-maii: 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Hollinger Canadian Newspapers LP.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARO, CNA, QCNA Lhttlr to the Editor User-pay is the right policy for boat washing Dear Editor, I would like to address the issue of the boat wash stations.We have been going through the ringer lately in the local papers.As one of the two co-workers at the Ayer’s Cliff I would like to clarify some misunderstandings that many people seem to have regarding the season passes and the issue of protecting the lake from zebra muscles.It is extremely important to protect Lake Massawippi and the other lakes in the area from zebra muscles.Some people don’t realize the danger that these little creatures pose to our beloved lake.Zebra muscles do filter the water and make it clearer but this will destroy our beloved lake.You see when the water is clearer, then the sun is able to penetrate deeper down, creating a HUGE increase in seaweed growth.This will make it impossible to swim in the lake and also destroys the fishing in our lake.With the seaweed growing lower in the lake, so will the fish travel lower and make it harder to fish.1 hope people will realize that the towns are looking after the best interests of the lake and of those of us who use it.Boat owners have expressed con-cerns to me about the higher cost this year of a season pass and do not understand why they should have to pay.There is a very good reason for the high cost, as it was explained to me during my training with the town and the MRC.People who use the lake should be the ones who pay to keep it up and protect it.It wouldn’t be fair for the 80-year-old lady who lives in town, and does not own a boat, to pay higher taxes toward protecting the lake from out of towners who come and use the lake every week and put it in danger through their thoughtlessness.I’m not saying that everyone who uses the lake is careless with it but through my experience at the wash station I’ve found that people who live on the lake year round are much more concerned with preserving it.It makes perfect sense to have the boaters pay for the protection of the lake, rather then those who don’t use it.I hope this clarifies some people’s concerns about the lake this summer.Please remember that the people washing your boats did not make the laws and are only trying to do their jobs, a little civility is called for.If you have any other questions and want real answers from people who know what they’re talking about please feel free to call the MRC, or ask us next time you drive by the wash station.David Goyette Lennoxville Wednesday, May à O’, 2ÔÔ1 page 7 Record -X;.; ¦+¦ ':?V - IvS.»#/ Flipper’s trainer opposed to Granby dolphinarium By Rita Legault When a lot of people think about dolphins, animal television star Flipper comes to mind.The popular television show about the gregarious dolphin is largely responsible for the huge popularity of the marine mammal today.In the sixties, former Navy officer Richard O’Barry worked for the Miami Seaquarium capturing and training dolphins.He became the trainer for the five animal actors who portrayed the amiable marine mammal on Flipper.But when the dolphin who played Flipper most of the time died of a broken heart, O’Barry said he realized training dolphins to do silly tricks was wrong and he switched sides.“I used to capture and train dolphins,” O’Barry told The Record in a telephone interview from Miami.“Now I’m trying to untrain them and put them back.” Ric O’Barry’s resume says he has worked “both sides of the dolphin street -the first 10 years with the captivity industry, the past 30 against them.” On the first Earth Day, in 1970, O’Barry founded The Dolphin Project, dedicated to freeing captive dolphins and educating people about dolphins in captivity.Now O’Barry works as a wildlife consultant for the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA).He spends much of his time traveling around the world to educate people about dolphins in captivity.O’Barry said the zoo and aquarium industry claims they display animals to educate the public about animal protection and nature conservation.“That’s the big lie," he said, adding that there is no research that proves displaying any wild animal will help save it.“We’ve been displaying tigers, lions and elephants for years and it has not helped them one bit.” “It’s a form of bad education,” he said.“We are teaching people that to abuse nature is okay.” When O’Barry began capturing and training dolphins in his twenties, it was not yet the billion-dollar industry it has become.“I helped create the problem, I suppose,” he admits, adding that the huge popularity of Flipper helped created the barbaric industry he has now dedicated himself to fighting.“In the sixties, we didn’t have the information we have today,” he said, adding that “our fishing, our pollution, and our captivity” are responsible for decimating the dolphin population.O’Barry said there are increasing international campaigns to stop overfishing and the use of driftnets which capture dolphins, whales and other sea creatures “while strip mining the ocean” in search of fish.O’Barry said there are also efforts to stop the toxic pollution of oceans and other waterways.“But not enough is being done to stop captivity,” he said.That’s why he and others are fighting hard to stop projects like the proposal to open a dolphinarium at the Granby Zoo.O’Barry said there are about 1000 dolphins in captivity throughout the world -not including some 500 “military dolphins” captured by the Russians as part if its top-secret “advanced biological weapon systems” program.He said dolphins were also used by American armed forces during Vietnam and the Persian GulfWar.But the main threat to the marine mammals is the growing popularity of dolphinariums and “swim with the dolphin” programs like the one proposed for Granby Zoo.The demand for dolphins is leading to a growing number of the marine mammals being captured to supply what O’Barry refers to as the “dolphin slave trade”.O’Barry said his message to consumers is simple: “Don’t buy a ticket.” The animals rights activist explained that the public paying money “to come and sit in bleachers and watch dolphins perform stupid dolphin tricks” is what’s creating the growing demand for the marine mammals.He said “swim-with-the-dolphins” programs became popular when an entrepreneur thought they could charge someone $100 to swim in the pool rather than sit in the bleacher.The former dolphin trainer said that keeping dolphins in captivity is cruel.He said dolphins born in captivity have never seen the sky, never seen a live fish, never experienced the waves and tides of their natural habitat.“These are freaks we have created for our amusement,” he said, adding that dolphins belong in the wild, not in aquarium performing side shows for the public.Dolphins are trained by forcing them to work for their food, O’Barry said adding that in some zoos, dolphins are the only animals who have to work to get fed.“Cold blooded snakes are given more consideration at the Granby Zoo,” he said, adding that zoo keepers have recre- O'Barry with a dolphin from Brazil.ated their natural environment for them to live in.He said it’s much more abusive to keep marine mammals like dolphins and whales in captivity.“Everything about captivity for dolphins is unnatural,” he said, adding that putting the “sonic creatures” in an aquarium is like putting them in a concrete PHOTO COURTESY RIC O’BARRY box.Large number of dolphins that are wrenched away from their natural habitats where they can swim freely, die from crashing into file walls of their tanks.O’Barry says that dolphins have died from shock at capture and from stress Please see trainer Page 9 hen things seem It hardest to understand.At the Elkas Funeral Home, respect and reassurance motivate everything we do.Steve Elkas, his son Stephan and their team of qualified professionals take your well-being to heart, making themselves available 24 hours a day with sound advice and an attentive ear.This family business has earned a solid reputation for providing families with a serene and comforting atmosphere through 25 years of compassionate service.The Elkas Funeral Home is a proud and caring member of the Eastern Townships family.the important thing is to feel understood./ STfVft [LKRS FUNERAL HOME.CREMATION • TRADITIONAL FUNERALS • FUNERAL P R E A R R A N G E M E NTS 601 du Conseil (corner of 7,h Avenue), Sherbrooke, Quebec (819) 565-1 155 page 8 Wednesday, May 30, 2001 ' ¦ ¦ THE ¦¦ Record Local jet charter provides quick business flight Eric Couture’s charter airline company Conceptair is meeting a growing need for business executives to get to their destinations in a hurry.v Is/ i PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL But you’d better be ready to pay for it By Tom Peacock Conceptair can fly you from Sherbrooke to Teterboro airport - half an hour from downtown New York City - in 80 minutes-less time than it takes to get to the Champlain bridge.It’s convenient, but convenience costs money.$2000 an hour to be exact.Still, it’s 2001, and the business world is moving faster and making more money than ever.That’s the nature of the beast.So, in order to keep up, businesses in Sherbrooke can charter one of Concep-tair’s two Cessna Citation jets to get their hotshot executives where they need to go (Toronto or Detroit, or even Vancouver) and hang the expense! Sherbrooke resident Eric Couture has been a pilot since 1989.Before starting Conceptair with partner Dan Poirier, he flew Bell Gryphons for the Canadian Air Force.In 1997, Couture noticed there wasn’t much going on at the Sherbrooke Airport and decided it was the perfect time to start a charter jet company.So, with a little help from the bank and the municipality, Couture and Poirier bought their first plane, a Cessna 501 seven-seater jet, and Conceptair was born.“There was a demand right away,” Couture says, “and the curve was steep.” So steep in fact, that Conceptair bought another plane, a smaller Cessna 500 five-seater, in September of last year.The two planes are flying an average of 180 flights a year.Admittedly not all of Conceptair’s business comes from the Sherbrooke area—at least 40 per cent of their flights are out of Montreal.But even if both planes are in Montreal, Couture guarantees he can get any of his customers in the air within two hours.And the service, he insists, is first class.In a worst-case scenario where both planes are already booked, then, Couture explains, Conceptair’s Montreal competitors become his allies.“We are, after all, transport consultants,” he says.“We never leave our customer without a solution.” The biggest advantage for the business traveler who chooses to fly charter, Couture says, is the flexibility it affords.If a meeting goes on longer than expected then you jqst show up when you show up, and th'ë plane is sitting there ready to go—no ticket hassles, no rebooking, no lineups, no fuss.This hassle-free aspect is one reason perhaps Conceptair is also frequently used by companies for quick cargo deliveries and even by Transplant Quebec for the transport of organs.And, since Conceptair is in charge of everything from air traffic control to snow removal at the Sherbrooke Airport, getting the airport up and running in time to take an emergency delivery is not a problem.“We’re a 24-hour operation.We can revive the airport in 30 minutes.We may get a call in the middle of the night to go with a team of doctors who accompany the organ—I don’t do the organ part, I leave that to the doctors,” Couture jokes.Couture admits it was partly to ensure the airport was running smoothly that his company, with its 11 employees, assumed control of most operational and maintenance aspects of the Sherbrooke Airport in Eaton Township.As he says, a company running a charter operation out of an airport has a vested interest in making sure the runways are clear of snow.Charter Service good news for LOCAL BUSINESS The fact that Sherbrooke business ambassadors can name a reliable charter "service working out of the local airport is good news for growth in the region, according to industrial commissioner Pierre Dagenais.v Dagenais listed three foreign companies - including Cosmetic Collection, which set up operations in Sherbrooke in January 2000 - who said they had in- quired about air services before investing in the area.Cosmetic Collection said it needed a charter service to bring in big clients from New York, Dagenais said.“[Having the charter service] is what we call a ‘plus-selling proposition,’ he continued.“It’s the strawberries on the sundae.” Some well-established local companies regularly depend on Conceptair to get their merchandise and personnel where they need to go, including Wa-terville TG, a local manufacturer of auto parts.“Last weekend, for example, we got a call,” Couture said.“They needed an auto part delivered to Dayton Ohio.It was very rush.” Dagenais says, though Conceptair provides a handy service for the business world, a regular service between the Sherbrooke Airport and an International airport is still part of the city’s targets.The Sherbrooke Airport committee is currently discussing the issue, and meetings with carriers are scheduled for June.“We just have to change the mentality,” Dagenais says.“We have to make people realize the cost effectiveness of travelling by plane.” Dagenais insists that Conceptair will not be bypassed when the city goes looking for a carrier.“We don’t want to compete against them.We want to protect Conceptair and improve services,” he explains.For now, those of us planning a vacation on the cheap to Florida will still have to take the bus to Dorval.Conceptair’s charter flights out of Sherbrooke Airport might be the icing on the cake or the strawberry in the milkshake for the corporate jet set—a first-class service for those in a hurry—but they’re just a little too expensive for most people.Dagenais was lucky enough to get a glimpse of just how good it gets-he’s flown three times to New York with Conceptair.“They had breakfast ready for us in the plane,” he recalled with enthusiasm.“And after take-off we had coffee and buns.And when we were ready to come back, they were there to pick us up with the limousine and drive us to the plane.And there were drinks.we could even have a beer on the flight back if we wanted.It was fantastic, first class.” For $2000 an hour, it better be.Conceptair’s two jets are revved and ready to provide hasslefree transportation around the dock.'*****&&& um - *# j it RECORD Wednesday, May 30, 2001 page 9 Lennoxville limits fortifications We are teaching people that to abuse nature is okay: Trainer Town to get new well Daniel Huot Lennoxville Lennoxville’s town council adopted a new construction bylaw on Monday evening that excludes the possibility of erecting fortifications.The move has the potential to limit the Hells Angels if they ever want to expand their bunker's military-style structure.“It’s based on a similar project adopted in Sherbrooke," said promayor Edward Henson.Council also named Michel Ostiguy, the town’s treasurer, the municipality’s representative for the 2001 sale for unpaid taxes which is to be organized by the Municipal Regional Council of Sherbrooke at the beginning of June.“People who purchase properties at auction can’t do anything to them for a period of 12 months,” said Henson.“The original owners have the right to get their property back if they pay the amount they owe plus interest.” Councillors unanimously passed motions to hire student Catherine Charbonneau for the summer and to confirm the status of Daniel Lachance, a blue collar worker, as a temporary salaried employee.Properties belonging to the municipality in the Oxford area will be evaluated by assessors Morin, Roy for fees approximating $1,500.A.Leblanc will be charged with maintaining the building at Atto-Beaver Park for the summer at a weekly rate of $73.50.François Gilbert has been awarded a contract to maintain the municipal pool for $195 per week.Councillors also voted to submit a $600,000 well project to the Canada-Québec 2000 Infrastructures program.Land will be surveyed around the Coderre Street reservoir.“The well is in somebody else’s lot,” said Henson.“We need to know what our limits are before we can erect a fence.” Henson and Mayor Doug MacAulay will be participating in a June 6 golf tournament along with the mayors of Rock Forest, Saint-Élie-d’Orford and Deauville.Tickets cost $120 each.MacAulay was absent from council because he was acting as a town representative at another meeting.TRAINER: CONTD FROM PAGE 7 family pods, many of the highly social animals also die from stress-related diseases in captivity.O’Barry said his goal is to educate the public by giving them all the information and letting them make up their own minds.He said following a concerted campaign to get the public to stop supporting dolphin shows there are no more dolphins on display in the United Kingdom.O’Barry is not impressed by comments by Granby Zoo that it would be acquiring dolphins that are already in captivity.“It’s no less abusive for those dolphins born in captivity,” he said.“It’s kind of like slavery: Is it more ethical to abuse slaves that are bom in captivity?” O’Barry encouraged citizens to write letters to the people who issue permits for dolphinariums.He said that if Granby's dolphinarium projects requires government funding, people should also pressure MPs and MNAs to oppose the use of public money to build the exhibit.He said government must also take some responsibility in creating legislation to prevent the capture and display of dolphins and whales.Such legislation already exists in South Carolina.While working with WSPA to educate the public on the plight of dolphins in captivity, O’Bariy continues his volunteer work for the Dolphin Project which aims to stop the capture, confinement, training and captive breeding of dolphins throughout the world.The Dolphin Project has released more than a dozen dolphins back into their natural habitat after putting them is sea pens to ensure they could adapt to the wild.The non-profit organization also work to improve living conditions for captive dolphins that cannot be released.For more about O’Barry and the Dolphin Project, you can surf over to www.dolphinproject.org You can also visit the WSPA site at www.wspa-americ-as.org Last chance to buy banquet tickets May 31 is the last chance to register for the Outstanding Townshippers banquet.Do you know Dr.James Ross, Evelyn Beban Lewis, Douglas Smith, or Aline Visser?They are the four Outstanding Townshippers who will receive the 2001 Awards of the Townshippers’ Association at a gala banquet on June 8.And we hope their friends, family and admirers will come join the festivities in their honour.Oh-you don’t have your ticket yet?We’ve got the caterer nipping at our heels to find out exactly how many people are attending.But to permit family and friends of the recipients to purchase tickets, we have managed to extend the deadline to Thursday, May 31.So act now! Tickets are $30, for the banquet and dance, and can be bought at either of our two offices, or at Tri-Us, 3 Belvidere, Lennoxville: Brome Lake Books at the Mill Pond Plaza, 264 Knowlton Road; or the Wa-terville Town Hall, 170 Principale.For information, call us at (819) 566-5717, or toll-free at 1-866-566-5717.The Outstanding Townshippers banquet takes the form of a gastronomic buffet at 7 p.m.Each Outstanding Townshipper will be individually honored, receiving an award and a citation highlighting some of their contributions to community life in the Eastern Townships.What more appropriate way to mark the International Year of Volunteers! A dance featuring music by the band “Midlife Crisis” begins at 9:30 p.m.This Midlife Crisis is sheer fun, with Barry Magwood, Bruno Vanasse and Jim Slocombe on guitar, Mike Taylor on bass guitar, and Anton de Man on drums.The evening will include music from the 50s, 60s and 70s-a mix of rock and roll and other all-time favourites from, among others, the Beatles, Elvis, the Rolling Stones and the Beach Boys.The public is also welcome to attend the Association’s Annual General Meeting at 5:30 p.m.It is a great opportunity to meet Association board members and find out what the Association has been doing this past year.All three events take place at the Montjoye Ski Centre, 4785 Capelton (Route 108) in Hatley Township.LOOK FOR US THIS SUMMER Special events that Townshippers’ Association will attend this summer include two coming right up.We’ll be looking for you around the Townships, and we hope you will come looking for us.The first event is Border Fest in Stanstead on June 1-2.We’ll be at Booth number 15 on Saturday afternoon, with an array of polar fleeces, T-shirts, caps and other treats.We’ll also have a treasure trove of information about Association recent initiatives, such as the popular Virtual Museum website, www.township-sheritage.com.Visitors wanting to join or re-new memberships will receive a warm welcome from our new Membership Animator, Nancy Barnett.And you’ll have a good chance to chat with one of our board members, too.We’re interested in hearing your ideas, comments and questions.The second event we will be attending is the annual Friendship Day in Lennoxville on June 9.Look for our booth, replete with items of interest and staffed by board members and a membership animator eager to visit with you.But first of all, give us a call about the banquet-right now! You can reach Townshippers’ Association at 2355 Galt West, Sherbrooke J1K1L1 (819-566-5717), or 203 Principale, Cowansville (450-263-4422.a, Keeping In Touch Townshippers’ Association we1 New address moving! 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Just fill in the authorization form below.?MONTHLY BANK WITHDRAWALS I I (we) authorize The Record to process a debit from my (our) account on the secondi day of each month, beginning (month/year)_.I (we) have enclosed al blank cheque marked “VOID” which indicates account information.I Signature__________________ Name* Address.Prov.Postal Code Tel.(home).Tel.(daytime).$11.00/mth, taxes included, for all of Quebec.Outside rates are available upon request.l Mail to: P.O.BOX 1200 SHERBROOKE QC J1H5L6 For information call (819) 569-9528 RECORD Members embark on annual summer preparations By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Stanbridge East With winter only a few weeks behind, the village of Stanbridge East is already preparing for a busy summer.Despite weather forecasts calling for sporadic showers, Embellishment Committee members were out early last Saturday morning sprucing the village, raking leaves and removing accumulated winter debris.Every year, the committee, comprised entirely of local volunteers, plants and maintains flower beds around public places such as town hall, the village entrance and Mis-sisquoi Museum.Funds for the purchase of plants and supplies is provided by an annual plant sale, an event that has customers queuing at 8 a.m., well in advance of the 10 p.m.opening.This year’s plant sale, held last weekend at the village town hall, raised over $2,400 that will be used to maintain public green spaces.This is a village whose residents expend serious energy to make their village look good.Last year, work by residents and the committee earned the village a first place in the year 2000 edition Fleurir le Quebec for the Montérégie region and later, the Iris d’Or, for the most beautiful village in Quebec in the category of municipalities under 1000 residents.Residents are also buzzing about their annual village Flower Show, which was featured in the June 2001 issue of Harrowsmith Country Life.The flower show is, like other Stanbridge East undertakings, open to all those with an interest in gardening, regardless of age.Not content to rest on their laurels, embellishment committee members are already preparing for the 2001 judging.Committee chairperson May Dar-byson said that she is looking for a few more men to augment the predominantly female embellishment committee work force.Interested volunteers should contact May at (450) 248-4116.Swinging in the rain MARC PROULX/CORRESPONDENT The cloud cover and steady downpour Tuesday didn't stop several members of the Montreal Canadiens from hitting the links at the Sherbrooke Gold Club.The trio included Canadiens assistant coach Guy Carbonneau (second left), president Pierre Boivin (third from right) and netminder Jocelyn Thibault (far right) S » »//io*o aAult.kArVc.se-rioos >Icms u^rt-K i*AAr”tK.A’ lerx I-Ô00-J03-I0 04 ArltkO.— or^ Literacy Foundation — THE»- RECORD Wednesday, May 30, 2001 page 11 Sports Brian Heath and Don Caldwell bid farewell Teachers, coaches leave legacy at Alexander Galt High School By Mike Hickey Special to the Record Two of the Eastern Townships’ more recognized coaches will be honoured today at the Alexander Galt High School athletic awards ceremony as they complete a combined 63 years of teaching and coaching at the Lennoxville school.Brian Heath and Don Caldwell retire at the end of this summer and when they leave it will mark the end of an era in the athletics and physical education departments of the institution.“Both Brian and Don were pioneers and really are a big reason for an extremely successful physical education and sports program at Galt,” said principal Gilles Ribaux.“We are still capable of being successful in both areas because of the structure they helped put in place.Both made huge contributions as teachers and their influence with the students continued after graduation because of their involvement in sports.” While Heath and Caldwell both won their share of ETIAC titles - and Health coached two provincial champions - Ribaux maintains that their success can’t be measured by wins alone.“Both Don and Brian have taught the aspect of competition and sportsmanship to the students of this school.In their 63 years of combined service they dedicated themselves to the improvement of both the student and the student-athlete.“They encouraged kids to jump a half inch higher than he or she could, just to show them that there is always an opportunity to better themselves.“You measure success by the legacy you leave and Brian and Don leave with a strong legacy that will live on when they are physically gone.The recognition they have received from their peers over the years speaks for themselves.” Both coaches have, indeed, been singled out several times over the last two years as they approach retirement.The Quebec English High School Administrators recognized Caldwell for his outstanding contributions to high school athletics twice in as many years.He was also was a nominee for the provincial basketball Coach of the Year award this past month and was also cited by the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association for a lifetime achievement award.Heath was recognized three times in the last two seasons as his long run as ¦4%' ¦¦'! ¦4,4, ; PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Don Caldwell, left, and Brian Heath, teachers at Alexander Galt High School head coach of the successful Piper hockey team came to a close.He was presented with awards at the Bishop’s University Invitational High School tournament, the Ed Meagher Tournament and at the Centennial Invitational.Caldwell, born, raised and educated in the Maritimes, came to Quebec in 1967 after graduating from the University of New Brunswick.He spent for three years as a phys-ed teacher at Lennoxville High School before moving to the newly built Alexander Galt High School, which opened in Lennoxville in 1970.Health, who grew up in Cookshire, joined the staff the following year and the pair have worked together ever since.“I played every sport that was available and always enjoyed playing and coaching,” Heath said earlier this week.“I played both hockey and football at MacDonald College and Bishop’s University.” A young Heath remembers the influence that for Bishop’s head football coach Bruce Coulter had on him during the 1971 season, a campaign that ended in an overtime loss to the University of Windsor in the league finals.“Bruce was not only a great coach but a wonderful human being and a role model for young coaches like myself,” he said.Heath taught at Sawyerville High School and Sherbrooke Elementary School before joining the Galt staff in 1971.“At that time there was tremendous excitement with the new school,” Heath recalled.“We had 11 phys-ed teachers, great budgets for all the teams and everyone was coaching and working together.There was a lot of pride attached to the school.” Now there are only four phys-ed teachers remaining from the origi- ________ nal 11, and after next month the only remaining link to 1972 will be Vicki Crook and Carolyn Vi-gneault.“It is hard picturing someone else doing their job,” Vigneault said.“They’ve both put a lot of miles in and helped a lot of kids and not just in sports.While Heath’s name is linked to the successful Piper hockey program, Caldwell’s coaching resume is a little more extensive.He coached both junior and senior football, track and field as well as every level of boys and girls basketball.He still coaches the cross-country team at the school.Caldwell also helped Garth Smith at Bishop’s in the 70s with his men’s basketball team and has coached the Champlain Cougars men’s basketball squad for the 15 years.He guided the Cougars to their first ever Quebec CEGEP championship in March.Despite fielding some excellent senior team in the 1970s the Pipers always came up a little short in the provincial finals.“We made it to the finals several times and played well in many of those games,” Caldwell said.“We lost to Butch Staples and the Massey-Vanier team twice and probably should have won against Richelieu Valley when Rick Suffield was coaching there.That year we had knocked off the number-one team, St.Pius X, but couldn’t get it done in the final.“We were competitive with the best teams in the province and it was an enjoyable experience despite some of the disappointments.The thing that stands out the most in my mind was how competitive the players were and how serious they were about the game.CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Conference and Slide Presentation “Birth of the Pond” by André Cyr PHD, Sherbrooke University, author and television personality; also on scene a live barn-owl presented by the Granby Zoo.All this on Wednesday, May 30, 7:30 p.m.at Community Center Monseigneur Thibault, Danville.Free English translation.CUSTOMER NOTICE For the Michel Cadrin Pharmacy in the Fleurimont Sobey’s on 1775, rue King Est, Fleurimont (Quebec) (Phone number: 1-819-573-0686 Due to events out of our control we are forced to restructure our operations and cease all activities as of 5 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PÀtÆ 14* WÊDÎfBSDAf ¦ MÂÎT3Ô, 2001'* * RECORD Record Round-up To submit your sporting event, fax it to (819) 569-6345, email news-room@sherbrookerecord.com or contact Jamie Zachary, Correspondents’ Editor or Sharon McCully, Managing Editor at (819) 569-6345.On TV TENNIS • 10 a.m.: French Open, Second Round, TSN, RDS.MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL •8 p.m.: Toronto Blue Jays at Chicago White Sox, TSN, RDS.NBA PLAYOFFS • 9 p.m.: Eastern Conference Final, Game Five.Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ers, NBC.Trivia Who did the United States beat to win the gold medal in hockey during the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics?Hint: It was not Russia.Yesterday’s Answer: The Chicago White Sox retired Harold Baines’ jersey, making him the active professional baseball player to have it done so by a major league club.Martin can ride cart South am News y-v isabled golfer Casey Martin has a I 1 legal right to ride in a golf cart XmJr between shots at PGA Tour events, the Supreme Court said Tuesday.In a 7-2 ruling with implications for other pro sports, the justices ruled that a federal disability-bias law requires the pro golf tour to waive its requirement that players walk the course during tournaments.“We have no doubt that allowing Martin to use a golf cart would not fundamentally alter the nature of the PGA Tour's tournaments,” Justice John Paul Stevens wrote in the majority opinion.He said the purpose of the tour’s walking rule is to introduce fatigue as a factor that could influence the outcome.But Stevens said Martin’s circulatory disorder, which obstructs blood flow to his right leg and heart, causes him greater fatigue even with a cart than is experienced by competitors who walk.Martin is diagnosed with Klippel Tre-naunay-Weber Syndrome that makes it painful for him to walk long distances.Sports Annie Perreault and Sara-Maude Boucher awarded grants Quebec foundation doles out $120,000 in sponsorship to Quebec athletes By Mike Hickey Special to the Record Montreal Two local athletes were among 15 recipients of Quebec Foundation grants announced yesterday in Montreal Short track speed skater and Olympic medallist Annie Perreault of Rock Forest and St, Denis de Bromp-tonville’s Sara-Maude Boucher were awarded grants that will allow them to train for upcoming international events.The latest grants are a continuation of the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to provide Quebec elite athletes with the means to reach their maximum potential.Perreault was the big winner with a $15,000 grant while Boucher picked up a cheques for $5,000.Both grants were made possible through a donation made by Bombardier.Through the sponsorship program of the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence, Vidéotron Communications, Bombardier, Daimler-Chrysler, Magic Bag and Saputo have presented Quebec athletes, competing on the international scene with a total of 15 bursaries: two valued at $15,000, four at $10,000, two at $7,500 and seven at $5,000.Saputo, Inc is the latest Quebec business to jump on board on the Foundation’s impressive list of benefactors.They joined the fray with an investment of $150,000 towards the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence.This investment spreads over a three-year period ($50,000 per year) and will enable Saputo to participate in the sponsorship program for athletes recognized by the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence.“The company is particularly proud to promote swimmer Karine Legault and gymnast Alexander Jeltkov, who with their passion, discipline, perseverance and a taste for surpassing oneself, have become role models for Quebec youth.Saputo’s ambition is to become a world-wide company in its field of activities and we share Karine’s and Alexander’s ambitions to distinguish themselves on the international scene” said company spokesman Joey Saputo Sara-Maude Boucher MÈÊË C ¦*/ -ggZÆ-'.when speaking to the bursary recipients.Yvon Gaudreault, President of Creations Magiques, was also pleased to announce the Sac Magique sponsorship renewal by investing $100,000 over a period of 4 years.Créations Magiques has already invested $200,000 since 1996.“There is a natural link between our PHOTOS COURTESY QUEBEC FOUNDATION Annie Perreault enterprise, the athletes and the Foundation.The goal for our athletes is to reach the heights of excellence in sports.For that they need to train with an extraordinary intensity during long hours.The body must recuperate very fast in order to avoid or heal any injuries to help keep their objectives insight,” noted Gaudreault.iifllllpf Athlete v:: Marie-LucArpin Sara-Maude Boucher Annie Perreault Kim St-Pierre Philippe Comtois Patrick Bouchard Maryse Turcotte Alexander Jeltkov Karine Legault Marie-Ëve Drolet Him Marie-Josée Gibeau-Ouimet Marc-Olivier Hassoun Émilie Heymans Geneviève Meredith Véronique Vandersmissen Sport Waterpolo Alpine Ski Short Track Speed skating Hockey Diving:3/10m , Long Track Speed skating Weightlifting Gymnastics Swimming Short Track Speed Skating Sprint canoe/kayak Diving:3/10m Rowing Track and field Grant $5,000 $5,000 $15,000 $5,000 $10,000 $7,500 $7,500 $10,000 $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $5,000 $15,000 $5,000 $5,000 These athletes must have reached a high level of performance and be involved in training and competitive program that complies with strict quality standards.In 2001, the Foundation will have awarded $400,000 with its bursary and spon-porship programs, exceeding its objectives of awarding $350,000 every year to gtatiMcathletes.___ RECORD Wednesday, May So'.'fooi page 15 North 05-30-m A Q J 5 2 ¥ K Q 8 ?7 ?10 8 6 5 2 West East A3 A A 10 9 8 7 6 ¥ 7 6 2 ¥ A 3 ?Q 9 8 6 5 3 ?K 10 4 2 A 9 7 4 A Q South A K 4 ¥ J 10 9 5 4 ?A J A A K J 3 Dealer: West Vulnerable: North-South South West North East Pass Pass 1 A 2 ¥ Pass 3 ¥ Pass 4 ¥ Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: A 3 Birth In Memoriams Wednesday, May 30,2001 Another war across the bridge table By Phillip Alder Today’s war is the Korean (1950-1953).This deal, which occurred in 1951, features some careful defense by East.Look only at the North and East hands.Against four hearts, your partner (West) leads the spade three: two, ace, king.What would you do next?One of my favorite PBS TV shows is “As Time Goes By.” A young English soldier, who was about to go off to fight in Korea, falls in love with a young nurse.When he leaves, she writes to him, and he writes to her, but neither letter reaches its intended destination.Each thinks the other is no longer interested.She marries and has a daughter, but is widowed.He goes to Kenya to run a coffee plantation.He gets divorced and, 38 years later, returns to London.They meet, fall in love again, and get married to live as happily ever after as a TV show permits.South’s falsecard fooled nobody.If West had started with the four-three of spades, he would have led the four, not the three.So, most defenders sitting East would promptly give partner a spade ruff — and let the contract make.West would return, say, a club.Declarer would play a trump to East’s ace, ruff the next spade high, draw trumps, and run the clubs.Instead, East switched to his club queen at trick two.Then, it went heart to the ace, spade ruff, club ruff for one down.When defending, always ask yourself from where the tricks you need to defeat the contract will come.Here, East needed to find four tricks, not three.He had to establish his club ruff before giving West the spade ruff.Card ofThanks Graveside Service LOWTHER, Gilda (Buzzell) - A graveside service for the late Gilda Lowther will be held on Thursday, May 31,2 p.m., at Pine Hill Cemetery, Magog with the Rev.Wayne Beamer officiating.Deaths MACRAE-LIE: Allan and Emilie are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Amanda Rachel, bom May 19, 2001 at St.Mary’s Hospital, Montreal.Proud grandmothers are Mrs.Marie-Noelle Lie Chin Cheong and Mrs.Zelma MacRae.A sister for Sean.LASENBÀ, BOB - In loving memory of Bob who passed away May 30,1992 God took him home, it was his will But in our hearts, we love him still.His memory is as dear today As the hour he passed away.Sadly missed by MOM & FAMILY REED - In loving memory of my dear parents and brother, Dad who passed away in 1964, Mom 1991 and Roland 1989.Time helps to hide the sadness Like a smile that hides the tears, But loving memories hold you fast Despite the passing years.Sadly missed by your daughter and sister MARJORIE ANDERSON, Clifford - Passed away at the Hotel Dieu Hospital of Sherbrooke on Monday, May 28, 2001 in his 92nd year.He was the beloved husband of the late Mona Jame McLeod, dear mother of Orvil (Claudette), Gary (Deborah), dear grandfather of Caroline, Marilyn (Mike Belanger), Seneca, Yancika, Kimbeley and Scott.Also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.Resting at Cass Funeral Home Inc., 554 Main St., Bury, tel.: (819) 564-1750, fax: (819) 564-4423, where friends may visit on Friday, June 1, 2001 from 12:30 -1:45 p.m., followed by the funeral service at St.Paul’s Anglican Church in Bury, Que., at 2:00 p.m.Rev.Sister Mary Florence Liew officiating.Interment in Bury Cemetery.As memorial tributes, donations to St.Paul’s Home, Que., will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.LOCKWOOD - The family of the late Howard Lockwood wish to express their thank you to relatives and friends who visited the funeral home, sent cards and flowers, made memorial donations, kindly brought food and all other special benefits.Special thanks to Barry Evans of Cass Funeral Home, the bearers and Rev.Hawes, as well as the ladies of St.Augustine’s Church for the lovely lunch.EVELYN BUSHEY AND FAMILY MacCAFFERTY, Kathleen - The family of the late Kathleen MacCafferty, who passed away on April 30, 2001, would like to thank all of her friends and family for their support.Special thanks go to Dunham’s Residence Principale, the B.M.P.Hospital, Knowlton House, the Eastern Star, the Dunham Ladies Guild, Rev.Arnold Godsoe, Dr.Jean-Marc Daigle and the Harvey family.She will be greatly missed by all.STEWART JOHNSON AND FAMILY BLANCHETTE, Marcel - At the Gatineau Hospital, Gatineau, Que., on Saturday, May 26, 2001.Marcel Blanchette, in his 48th year, beloved husband of Lucie Graveson of Gatineau.Loving father of Andrew.Dear brother of Shirly (Robert Davis), Leo (Jacquline Blanchette), Diana (Laurent Ménard), Roy (Manon Lafram-boise), Donald (Christine Jones), Carol (Yvan Bergeron), Rickey (Diane Houde).Brother-in-law of Ann (Steven Smith), Linda (Sylvain Messier), Denise (Guy Valence).Also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other friends and relatives.Resting at the Steve L.Elkas Funeral Home, 601 Conseil St., Sherbrooke, Que., tel.: (819) 565-1155, fax: (819) 820-8872.Visitation on Friday, June 1, 2001 from 2 - 4 p.m., and from 7 -10 p.m.Service will be held at St-Patrick’s Church, Sherbrooke, on Saturday, June 2,2001 at 9:00 a.m.Followed by interment of ashes at the St-Michael’s Cemetery at a later date.Please note: There will be no visitation on the day of the funeral.Deaths GABRIEL.Ruby Wilson - At St.Mary’s Hospital on May 27, 2001 in her 68th year.Wife of the late Bruno Gabriel, dear mother of Brian (Debbie) and Terry.Her brothers and sisters: the late Tommy (Margaret), Alice (the late Andrew Bowker), Annie (the late Carlton Ladd), late Mable (Louis Healey), Albert (Thérèse), Nellie, the late Donald (Doris), Russell (Charlene), Buddy (Catherine).Brothers-in-law: Teddy Gabriel, (the late Steve and Chester) and sister-in-law, Emile.Also many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Resting at Edward Good’s Funeral Home.(Funeral in the chapel on Thursday, May 31 followed by cremation and buried at a later date.Visitation on Wednesday, May 30 from 2 -4 and 7 - 8 p.m.The family wishes to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff of the Cardiac and I.C.U.Unit of St.Mary’s Hospital for the loving care that they gave Ruby.In lieu of flowers, donations to St Mary’s Cardiac and I.C.U.Unit would be appreciated.HORNETT, Charles Desmond - Peacefully at Wellington Terrace, Elora on Thursday, May 24,2001 in his 83rd year.Beloved husband of Albania Roselyn McKelvey.Dear father of Sheila and husband Fred McKelvey, Linda and husband Leo McKelvey and Donna and husband Dave Baily.Dear grandfather of Deanna, Jim, Karl, Carolyn, Karen, Shannon, Justin and Stacy.Great-grandfather of Jessica, J.J., Riley, Jenna, Braedon, Joshua, Rachel and Ryan.Brother of Eleanor and husband Aubrey Greer and Winona Baird.Loving nephew of his dear aunt Vena Sullivan.Also survived by his many loving nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law and cousins.Predeceased by his parents Charles and Maggie Hornett and his brother Earle.The family will receive friends at The Thomson-Jeffrey Funeral Home, 160 St.David Street, North Fergus on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.Funeral service in the Chapel on Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 1 p.m.Interment in Cherry River, Que.on Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at 2 p.m.(Family arriving at the cemetery just prior to the interment if you would like to meet with them).MITCHELL, Thomas (Tom, Tommy) - Formerly of Otterbum Park in his 80th year, died peacefully on Sunday, May 27th, 2001 at his residence in Knowlton.Beloved husband of the late Mary (Molly) Bessie Streeter.Left to mourn are his four sons: Keith (Linda), John (Barb), Gary and Denham (Carol) and his seven grandchildren: Christopher, Karen, Jennifer, Erica, Matthew, Bradley and Ryan.Interment only at a later date.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Research Society, 1 Place Ville-Marie, suite 2332, Montreal, Que., H3B 9Z9 or the Royal Canadian Legion Auclaire Branch 121,318 Connaught Ave., Otterburn Park, Que., J3H 1J1.Arrangements entrusted to the Désourdy-Wilson Funeral Home, 104 Buzzell St., Cowansville, Que., J2K 2N5, tel.: (450) 263-1212, fax: (450) 263-9557, dwilson@endi-rect.qc.ca. page 16 Wednesday, May 30, 2001 i—THE»i RECORD t'/fot Your Birthday You could hire a private investigator Wednesday, May 30,2001 There’s a good chance you’ll be able to further a personal ambition in the year ahead with the help of an enterprising pal.Albeit rather brusque, he or she knows how to get things done.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Anything that requires extra effort or a second try today may go by the boards, and all those wonderful goals you set for yourself aren’t apt to get off the launching pad.Gemini, treat yourself to a birthday gift.CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Don’t let some of your friends work on chopping up another pal today who isn’t present.You won’t like yourself later when you realize you did nothing to stop the carnage.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) — You could be quite adept at financial acquisition today.The problem is you may be equally adroit at squandering it as well.Focus on the former, not the latter.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) — All your good intentions could be for naught today if you become disenchanted with your rate of progress.Should you feel it’s coming along too slowly, you may prematurely throw in the towel.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) — Your creative juices could be flowing today with your imagination going full steam.Unfortunately, however, you can oversell yourself as well on some of your more illogical schemes.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) — A special deal you may be offered because you’re such a good buddy might be anything but a bargain.Know the character of the person who is making you an offer.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Although the objectives you set for yourself today may be worthy ones, they could be subject to outside influences by persons who can act in disharmony with your aims.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - It’s wonderful to have a generous spirit today, but remember to steer it with wisdom.Be extremely careful that you do not overindulge the undeserving.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) — There are no guarantees you will have the same results with a deal that has proven to be fortunate for another.Before doing so, find a valid measuring rod of its worth.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) — Should you have to deal with someone today who may be rather difficult to please, disappointment can be minimized if you realize no one can be all things to all people.ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Stepping out of character would be a big mistake today.Even if you’re unsure of your knowledge about something important, don’t let anyone else make a decision for you.Research the answers.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — You’re neither lucky nor prudent today about handling finances, so leave your credit cards at home and your wallet out of your reach.It’s the only way you’ll keep your budget intact.Dear Ann Landers: My 63-year-old mother has been dating since my father passed away five years ago.I am happy for her and have always welcomed her beaus with open arms.My concern is her latest gentleman friend.Mom met “Monty” three weeks ago through a personal ad in the newspaper.Now she tells me she is going away with him for a Caribbean cruise.They are sharing a stateroom, if you get the picture.All I know about Monty is that he has been married and divorced twice.I have never met him.Mom gets starry-eyed whenever she mentions his name.She has told me how “dreamy” it would be if she could be a “bride” again.I know Mom has been lonely, but she has never lacked for male companionship.I don’t understand why she has gone so ga-ga over Monty.Talking to her does no good.She is not rational these days.I’m worried sick and need to know how I can persuade her to wait to get more serious until she knows more about this guy.— New York Daughter Dear Daughter I doubt that you can do anything to “save” your mother from what you perceive to be a disastrous move.On the other hand, Monty could turn out to be a wonderful person.It is obvious that you do not trust The April meeting of Dunham Women’s Institute was held on April 6, 2001 at the home of Edwina Garrick at 10:30 a.m.The President, Joyce Martin, presided.The Roll Call was, “Identify the most perilous occasion you have ever encountered” and was answered by 12 members.The Motto was, “There’s no sense getting any older if you don’t get any smarter.” Correspondence consisted of a thank you from Michael Ellis for the W.I.service done for his mother, Margaret Ellis.She was a longtime member of Dunham Women’s Institute, who passed away on March 11, 2001.He was very appreciative of our honouring her.Letters were received from Susan Reiniger asking our members to sign the letters and forward them to the CRTC, re, keeping Radio Communautaire Missisquoi on the airwaves.CBC Radio wants to take over their place on the airwaves.Get well cards were sent to Helen Damant who is recovering from a broken hip and to Barbara McGibbon who had taken a fall.Four members accepted an invitation to attend the Brome County Annual meeting to be held April 26, 2001 in Bolton Center.Christine McLaughlin will be our delegate to the QWI Convention to be held at MacDonald College, May 16 and 17, 2001.Our next meeting will be held May 2, Ann Landers Monty.You could hire a private investigator to have him checked out, but the results may not matter to your mother.All you can do at this stage of the game is keep your fingers crossed and pray a lot.I’ll pray, too.Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I have been married for five years and have one child.We have managed very few trips for just the two of us.On those rare occasions, I want our time together to be private and without interruption.When we are away, we leave a phone number with our baby-sitter and in-laws, and make it clear that they should use it for emergency purposes only.Unfortunately, my in-laws pay no attention to our wishes.They call my husband constantly, saying they “just want to hear his voice.” They don’t care if they wake us up in the middle of the night or interrupt us while we are making love, which they have done many times.I have asked my husband to inform his parents that their calls are not welcome when we are on vacation, but he refuses to do it.He says it would hurt their feelings.What about MY feelings?I have suggested that we spend our next vacation at 2001 at 7 p.m.Judy Jones, Safety convenor, presented her program on Safety.A delicious pot luck lunch was served following the adjournment of the meeting.* * * The May meeting of Dunham Women’s Institute was held at Dunham United Church.The meeting was called to order by our President, Joyce Martin at 7:30 p.m.The Roll Call was answered by 15 members and two guests, Helen Dy-mond and Pearle Yates.Each member was to answer the roll call by bringing an unusual seed for members to identify- The Motto was “To plow is to pray, to plant is to prophesy and the harvest answers and fulfills.Correspondence was read.An invitation had been received after our April meeting to attend an “Open House” at Camp Garagona on April 26, 2001.Joyce Martin, our President, attended on our behalf.Plans were made to hold a one-day garage sale on June 9,2001 at 190 Bruce Street, Dunham from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.New business: It was voted to give $150.00 to Heroes’ Memorial Elementary School for book prizes to deserving students.Johanne Dequire, convenor of Education and Cultural Activities will deliver the cheque to the Principal and will present the books at the closing assembly in June.A donation of $50.00 was made to the a resort where there are no telephones, but he said it would make him nervous to be out of reach.How can I get my in-laws to respect our privacy?— Bugged in Maryland Dear Bugged: Your in-laws are not going to respect your privacy, especially if your wimpy husband refuses to cooperate, so give up on that dream.Your best hope is protection from the intrusions.Most hotels (and some motels) have switchboard operators.Tell the operator, “Please do not put any calls through to our room.Ask the caller to leave a number, and we will call back.” End of problem.Dear Ann Landers: I am 36 years old and have been seeing “Horace” for three years.I moved in with him eight months ago, which was a huge mistake.I love Horace dearly, but I need my own space.He says if I leave, the relationship is over.I don’t want to lose him, but I simply cannot live with another person.I have no intention of ever marrying this man, and he knows it.How can I get out of this without ending our relationship?— Nancy X Dear X: It looks like the ball is in Horace’s court.If he is serious about ending the relationship if you move out, consider him “lost,” and move on.Missisquoi County Women’s Institute bursary fund in memory of Margaret Ellis, earmarked for the Elizabeth Ann Beach Bursary.“Get well” and “Thinking of You” cards were signed by all present for Helen Damant, Barbara McGibbon and Christine McLaughlin.Jacque Robinson, Agriculture convenor, presented her program.She spoke on the dangers of Foot and Mouth Disease and how we can help to keep Canada free of the disease.She handed out information on how we can help.The next meeting will be held on June 6, 2001 at the home of Carmen Clough at 5 p.m.Everybody to bring a small salad for supper, with the meeting to follow.Our hostesses Jacque Robinson and Madeleine Yates served a delicious lunch and we all enjoyed a social time.Shirley Vaughan Publicity Convenor Kinnear’s Mills W.I.The May 2001 meeting of the Kinnear’s Mills Women’s Institute met at Dorothy Bolduc’s home.The motto was a kind thought has more value than a material gift because it cannot be bought.We sent a donation to the sales table at Convention at Macdonald College.We will clean the community hall on May 16.On May 19 a spaghetti supper will be held there with a party after.Submitted by Catherine Maxwell Dunham Women’s Institute meetings Record Wednesday, May 30, 2001 page 17 CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.Each letter in the cipher stands for another.Today's due: O equals X ‘UW UVJXW BE HB XE AW BWWC, BE HB XE AW YHVX EM XDW DNPHC SJBJEC EM XDW U E V Z I .’ - (PWOJRHC 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