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mbmnmNMBS THE To sell anything & everything.t ’i— THF.— — ' Record Classifieds Sherbrooke: 569-9525 L Knowlton: 242-1188 A The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Mutual Funds How do yours compare to the best?Call Calvin T.Chan Financial Advisor (819) 573-6006 / 1 800 561-3718 MIDLAND WALWYN 65 CENTS -BO- Friday, February 28, 1997 Townships Digest Only two left in Sherbrooke area Another emergency room closing down By Rita Legault Sherbrooke Beginning Sunday afternoon at 4, the emergency room at the former St-Vin-cent-de-Paul Hospital on King Street will close its doors for good.After the shutdown of the emergency at the former Sherbrooke Hospital last spring, that leaves only two emergency rooms in area - one at the Fleurimont Site of the Centre universitaire de santé de TEstrie and the other at the Bowen Site, still commonly referred to as the Hotel-Dieu.The transfer of emergency room personnel to the other two hospital centres will ensure that two emergency specialists will be on staff during the afternoon and evenings at the Bowen and Fleurimont sites.There will also be an increase in other emergency room staff to deal with the increase in visits to the two remaining sites.Medical files from the King Site will be available to doctors at the two others sites to ensure continuity in care.The CUSE is reminding patients that emergency medical services are also available from local CLSC clinics and from private emergency clinics which have proliferated during the current health-care restructuring process.All other services at the King Street hospital, which is slated to close permanently in the spring, will continue until further notice.Today’s Weather Snow with clearing Complete weather: pace 2 Inside Ann Landers.14 Births and Deaths.132 Classified 16,17,18,19 Comics.15 Crossword.19 Community Forum .6 Record Album ___5 Sports.10,11 Theme Page.7 Bouchard met by angry crowd PERRY BEATON : Mb Hundreds of protestors stood outside the delta Hotel while Bouchard delivered austerity message inside.By Rita Legault Sherbrooke Two protesters were arrested Thursday as Premier Lucien Bouchard was met by hundreds of protesters before a Parti Québécois fundraising dinner Thursday.Armed with dozens of eggs which they pelted at Bouchard and his car, a few hundred protesters were greeted by three dozen Sherbrooke policemen in full riot gear.Also in full evidence was a handful of hotel security guards as well as political bodyguards both inside and outside the hotel.Sherbrooke Police spokesman Cst.Serge Fournier said the large contingent in blue outside the Delta was most of the day shift and night shift police officers helped by the motorcycle squad.The Quebec Police Force anti-riot squad was on standby at QPF headquarters down the road.Chanting slogans and singing songs, the protesters shared a pot of soup while those inside feasted on a Five-course dinner highlighted by tasty roasted young veal with a lengthy appetizer of bland verbiage by Bouchard.For a great orator like Lucien Bouchard, the premier’s appearance before Sherbrooke area supporters Thursday night was more like a sales pitch than a rousing political speech.And what Bouchard was trying to soft-peddle to a receptive but less than enthusiastic crowd was a bad news budget which will be painful for many Quebecers.As hundreds of students, welfare recipients and unionized workers protested government cuts to health, social services and education under the watchful eye of an army of police outside, Bouchard attempted to gain support for his austerity program with supporters inside.Speaking to a $100-a-plate crowd of 300, Bouchard said Quebecers had to expect a second tough budget in order to decrease the deficit and nuke Quebec more prosperous.The Parti Québécois leader, who repeated so much of what he has been saying on his current tour of Quebec that reporters following him mimicked parts of his speech word for word, said all Quebecers must take part in the efforts to improve finances and make Quebec more competitive in the international market.“No one in Quebec will escape our efforts to make our budget healthier,” the premier promised, adding that unions have reluctantly agreed to help by allow- See Bouchard Page 2 loto-québec I___________ will be published every Monday and Friday in RECORD STARTING MARCH 3 page 2 Friday, February 28, 1997 THE' The knife went in without a sound It happened while working on my little toy In Sherbrooke the seemingly perpetual fuss over changes in the healthcare system currently swirls around the hospital emergency wards.The St-Vincent de Paul clinic closes for good this weekend, leaving only the former Hotel Dieu and CHUS emergency rooms intact to serve the population of the city and its large surrounding area.Now I didn’t do it just to test the system, but this week I had a chance to see for myself.It happened while I was working on my little toy train.It was about 10:30 on Wednesday evening when the knife went in without a sound.It didn’t hurt a bit but the blood was starting to make a mess, so while my true love wrapped the leaky digit in toilet paper and masking tape, I used the other hand to call the local CLSC, to see if they were open.No answer.Try the Hotel Dieu.‘Hello, is it still alright to come to your emergency clinic with just a minor emergency?The CLSC is shut.’ ‘Yes, it’s okay.You were right to call the CLSC first, but yes they do seem to be having their problems.Here at Hotel Dieu we’re open 24 hours a day, same thing for Fleurimont.Come on over any time.’ I arrived at the Hotel Dieu’s deserted parking gate at 11:06.No charge at this time of night.A sign on the door said the estimated waiting time was now ‘about 1.5 hours’ - 90 minutes, or an hour and a half.The registration lady noticed the blood and sent me through to the nursing station right away - well, right after she got my health card, hospital card and change of address.‘Just come in here and lie down while I clean this up,’ said the nurse.‘Then you’ll have to wait for the doctor.’ ‘It might be quite a while,’ he warned, agreeing with me that I had only a low-priority wound.‘We’re pretty busy t tonight, so you might be waiting for an hour and a half or more.’ About half an hour went by.1 was finished looking at the Walt Disney movie posters, finished reading and re-reading the labels on all the bottles and the instructions on all the machines.Suddenly, in walked a doctor.A quick glance was all he needed.Complimenting me on my skill at self-inflicted injury - ‘nice cut, straight and clean, right to the bone but missed the tendon,’ he then proposed an antitetanus booster shot, a dab of antibacterial ointment, ‘bandage for two-to-three days, then open it up, wash it out and wrap it up again.Use a Popsicle stick to keep from bending it too much.’ Five minutes later another nurse came in.‘Are you the bandage?” Oui, madame.‘Okay, take your shirt off for the shot.I like to put the needle in high up on the shoulder.Hold'your breath, that’s it.Okay.Now we wrap this up and away you go.’ Five minutes later, ‘thank you very much’ and I was gone.Back in the parking lot it was 12 minutes after midnight.Total time in hospital: 66 minutes.I guess I’ll have to wait until next time to complain.Charles Bury BOUCHARD: Continued from page 1 ing the government to dip into pension fund surpluses.He said that kind of effort, which was supplemented by early retirement offers, helped the belt tightening effort without forcing people out of work or cutting anyone’s pay.But, Bouchard warned, more cuts are on the way and teachers unions will have to reopen their contracts to increase the number of students in classrooms and to increase their work week by an hour.He said the government could also save a mint if health care worker unions agreed to be more supple on job security clauses and return to work protocols for those workers who are being paid to stay home.“The unions agree there is a certain logic to these proposals, but they are used to demanding things, not compromising,” he said.Bouchard said it would be easier to announce spending and new programs in the upcoming budget, and that PQ needed political courage to present its second deficit budget in a row.But the PQ, which has been in power for two years won’t have to face the electorate this year and can afford to suffer a little unpopularity at this point in their mandate, he said.And, for the crowd of sovereigntist supporters at the fundraiser, he said that cleaning up the province’s finances was an important step in attaining Quebec sovereignty.“This is not to destroy Quebec,” he said, trying to appease the left wing element in the party which is disturbed by increasing holes in the province’s social safety net.“This is to rebuild it.” While the crowd inside was quiet and respectful, protesters outside did little to contain their anger and frustration with Bouchard and his government.The three students who were arrested were CEGEP students from College Marie Victorin and College Maisoneuve in Montreal.Police spokesman Fournier said the three teenagers were caught attempting to break into the Delta to disrupt Bouchard’s speech to party faithful.They were charged with disturbing the V v?mm PERRY BEATON Aside from protestors, Premier Bouchard was met by MNAs Marie Malovoy and Claude Boucher.peace and will be summoned to appear in court later.Fournier said that the evening ended quietly with Bouchard escaping out a back door while his egg-splattered car stood as a decoy in front of the hotel.Today’s Weather Tiiktford., mines ' \ A \ Richmond \ Sherbrooke• ^COWANSVILir f ISTAN STEAD REGIONAL FORECASTS MIN MAX Sherbrooke Clearing 0 0 Thetford Mines Sunny 0 0 Cowansville Sunny 0 0 Richmond Sunny 0 0 Stanstead Clearing 0 0 Lac Megantic Clearing 0 0 BEN® by DANIEL SHELTON ' —H irf I THINK IT’S I I I TRYING TO TURN OLIVIA, I THINK YOU FORGOT TO WATER YOUR IVY PLANT.IT SEEMS TO GE CRAWLING TOWARPS THE WATER,,, ON THE TAP/ vra- to 111 i_____:_____i Friday, February 28, 1997 rage 3 Record CanWest Global gets broadcasting license Townshippers will see themselves reflected By Rita Legault Sherbrooke Starting this fall Townshippers will have another English television station to watch, and if Global makes good on its promises, they will even see themselves reflected on it regularly.The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission, better known under the acronym CRTC, yesterday approved the application of CanWest Global to purchase and expand tiny CKMI in Quebec City to become a regional English language broadcaster serving the capital region, Montreal and Sherbrooke.CKMI is currently a repeater station for CBC’s CBMT-TV in Montreal with three hours of local programming.“That’s great news, and great news for the Townships,” said Hugh Auger, former manager of the Eastern Townships school board and a member of the CanWest Global’s advisory board.Auger, who sits on the board which will act as an advisor and a watchdog for the Global Television Network, represents the Eastern Townships English-speaking community.“Hugh is there as the conscience of the Townships, to ensure we live up to our commitment to the region,” said Glenn O’Farrell, president of the Global Television Network in Quebec and vice-president of legal and regulatory affairs for the CanWest Global system.O’Farrell said he was thrilled with the CRTC’s decision and looking forward to serving the vibrant English-speaking communities of Quebec.O’Farrell said the CRTC decision to allow CanWest Global to go ahead means Townshippers will have a new choice on the television dial.All about Townshippers “This gives them a brand new TV option that’s in the Townships and where the Townships are reflected in the news and programming,” he said.“What CBC and CFCF do that is relevant to the Townships is few and far between.” “We are prepared to put our money where our mouth is,” Farrell said, adding that Townshippers will see themselves reflected in day to day news, sports and current affairs programming.‘We will be reflecting things that happen in the Townships, around the Townships and relevant to the Townships,” O’Farrell promised.As part of its application for a license to broadcast throughout the province, CanWest has promised 12 1/2 hours of regional programming including a daily evening newscast, an arts and entertainment show featuring Quebec performers and a weekly public affairs program.Conditions of the CRTC license will force CanWest to have 12 1/2 hour of local programming a week in the first year of its license.That will increase to 15.5 in the second year and to 18 hours by the fourth, O’Farrell said.The network is also committed to six one-hour specials about the communities its serves, and eight on-hour music and variety specials on Quebec artists.“That may be Soul Attorneys performing at the Vieux Clocher in Magog,” he said, adding that the specials will reflect the interests of viewers in Quebec City, the Townships and Montreal.Of course, the TV network will also broadcast its array of Canadian and American programs, some of which have been picked up by Quebec’s two other national broadcasters CBC and CTV in Global’s absence on Quebec’s airwaves.Among the Canadian shows on Global’s roster are “Traders”, “The Outer Limits” and “The New Red Green Show”.Global also has the Canadian broadcast rights to top American shows including Seinfeld, Friends, Frasier, the X-Files, NYPD Blue, Chicago Hope and 3rd Rock From The Sun.Further expansion In addition to regional newscasts, there will also be national news and information programming including the First National with Peter Kent.“This marks an exciting new development in the history of CanWest Global and the establishment of a beach-head that we’ve worked very hard to achieve,” O’Farrell said in a press release.“We have no doubt that it will lead to further expansion in Canada’s second largest province.” While much of CanWest’s bid was based on regional programming, it is clear the television giant was looking for a foot inside the profitable Quebec television market controlled by CBC and CTV.In fact, the other two television networks argued ferociously against the bid claiming there isn’t enough room for three broadcasters to operate profitably.The new expanded CKMI is expected to hit the airwaves shortly after Labor Day.on merger Sutton group calls for referendum By Maurice Crossfield Knowlton A group of concerned in Sutton Township is calling for more negotiations and a referendum on any move to merge their municipality with the Town of Sutton.The Sutton Township Citizens Committee is circulating a petition calling on the municipal council to hold a referendum on any proposed bylaw to join the township with the town.They also want to have more say in what form the final bylaw would take.“I don’t know if any polls have been carried out, but not many residents are in favor of it,” said committee spokesman and former Sutton Township mayor Winston Bresee.He said that so far the group has collected i=MW DUKE.: NOBLE.V|.General Partnership via Chartered Accountants A.Jackson Noble, C.A.Managing Partner 164-A Queen Street, Suite 1 Lennoxville, Quebec, JIM 1J9 (819) 346-0333 / Fax: (819) 346-0313 Accounting, Auditing Financial & Taxation Services for Individuals, Small Business & Corporations Investment Planning, Estate Planning & Settlement, Computer Services Offices in Lennoxville, Cowansville and Knowlton, Quebec nearly 800 signatures on its petition.Bresee said there are several problems with the plan, including just how the town and township’s populations would be represented on the new council.He said residents in outlying areas need to be sure their needs will be represented.“We want to make sure to give a balanced representation,” said Bresee.He suggested the new council could be made up of four rural councillors and two councillors to represent the town.He cited the example of Brome Lake where councillors are elected by sector.Sutton Township mayor Peter Stastny said he’s met with the committee and two other groups to discuss the issue.He said the two public information meetings also sent the clear message to the town council that residents want to be represented by sectors.He said that sectorial representation will be included in any proposed bylaw.“We have a couple of scenarios on how to divide it into sectors, and how to balance sectors that have services with those who do not,” Stastny said.One difficult area __________ to resolve will be property taxes.Linder the plan presented at information meetings last month, taxes will gradually be equalized between the two municipalities, with urban residents getting a tax break and See Sutton Page: 4 DANCE Lennoxville Rifle Club 22 Beattie SAT.MARCH 1, 9 p.m.to closing Music by "THE HOEDOWNERS" Everyone welcome (including non-members) Info Tax.Info Tax.Info Tax.Info Tax.Proficiency in Information Technology 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roll & sales taxes.• Home office expense claims by “home workers”, commission salespeople, or as a professional’s second office.• the review of the status of taxpayers claiming to be self-employed.• the search for undisclosed foreign holdings.• the use of the GAAR (general anti-avoidance rule) by fiscal authorities to atttack traditional income-splitting techniques.Dennis Glezos COM PTA LI LE AGREE C HARTER E ID ACCOUNTAKTT 251 Queen St., Suite D Lennoxville, Qc J1M 1K5 (819) 823-0800 pack 4 Friday, February 28, 1997 THE' Briefs Pierre Reid reelected rector The University of Sherbrooke’s rector since 1993 was reelected Thursday by members of the university’s assembly.Pierre Reid will begin a second four year mandate June 1, 1997.Reid campaigned for the post against science professor Alain Caillé, a former vice-rector.Reid, 48 joined the university’s faculty of administration in 1978 and became vice-dean in 1986-87.He was named vice-rector in 1989-91, then elected rector in 1993.Bromont gets new postal codes Residents of Bromont will have new postal codes to deal with as of next month.Starting March 17 the town will have a different postal code for each street.Bromont itself will have its own postal code as well, similar to larger towns like Cowansville or Sherbrooke.Canada Post says the move will make mail delivery more efficient.That also means that addresses on cheques, business cards and letterheads will have to be changed to include the new codes.The codes will be distributed to residents of the municipality over the next couple of weeks.To cut down on the confusion there will be a transition period until Sept.17.During that time both the new and the old sets of postal codes will be used.Sherbrooke Fundraiser for Down’s Syndrome Associationrhe local chapter of the Down’s Syndrome Association will be holding a bazaar this weekend to raise money into research into the disorder.The bazaar and flea market will be held in the Basement of the Ste-Thérèse Church, at 1175 King Street West in Sherbrooke.The doors open at 9 a.m.and close at 5 p.m.both days.The event is organized by the parents of children who suffer from Down’s Syndrome.Anyone with new or used articles to give away can do so by dropping them off at 2654 King St reet West, suite 211.Please call ahead at 659-8112.Administration Fees for self-directed RRSPs In recent technical interpretations, Revenue Canada makes a distinction between administration fees and investment management fees for RRSPs.Administration fees are considered to be expenses of the annuitant.Revenue Canada states that administration fees relating to the overall management and administration of the affairs of the plan are expenses of the annuitant.As for investment management fees, they are considered as expenses of the plan.Here are some examples of plan expenses: custody of securities, maintenance of accounting records, commissions, acquisition fees and brokerage fees.The annuitant’s expenses relating to an RRSP are generally not large (a few hundred dollars at most).On the other hand, investment management expenses for a self-directed plan are usually substantial and can go up several thousand dollars TAX CONSEQUENCES - REVENUE CANADA'S POSITION Administration Fee for RRSPs • Prior to March 6, 1996, administration fees for an RRSP paid by an annuitant were deductible in the computation of his income.This deduction is no longer available for fees paid since that date.• The payment of administration fees by the annuitant for an RRSP does not constitute a contribution to the RRSP • The payment of administration fees for an RRSP by the plan itself does not result in a taxable benefit to the annuitant.Tax Talks Investment Management Fees for RRSPs Expenses paid by the annuitant The payment of investment management fees by the annuitant represents the payment of a premium to the RRSP, therefore a contribution.Such investment management fees can therefore be deducted by the annuitant as a contribution to an RRSP provided the latter respects the usual restriction relating to the contribution ceiling for the year.The payment of investment management fees by the annuitant can, therefore, also result in an excess contribution to the plan subject to tax under Part X.IITA.Expenses paid by the plan Investment management expenses for an RRSp paid by the plan itself does not result in any tax consequences for the annuitant.Obviously, no amount can be deducted in the computation of the annuitant’s income relating to fees paid by the plan itself.Denis Fabi, CA Taxation Department Raymond, Chabot, Martin, Paré General Partnership «RAYMOND, CHABOT, chartered MARTIN, PARÉ accountants Students produce video Richmond students Lisa Bridges, Anthony on drinking and driving in a CBC contest.By Lynda Schroeders A group of Richmond Regional High School’s graduating students has submitted an entry in the CBC Extreme Attitudes Against Drinking And Driving home video contest.Lisa Bridges, Anthony Ianniciello and Howie Watt, along with the help of Scott Emery, recently submitted the 30 second clip “I’m Sorry”.It all began when Mrs.Mulholland, who is in charge of the school’s SADD (Students Against Drinking and Driving) committee, suggested entering to Emery, the school’s drama teacher.Emery came up with the theme and asked three of his graduating students to participate.“The theme is that sometimes it’s too late to say I’m sorry, contrary to the old adage, it’s never too late to say I’m sorry," explains Emery.The contest is open to all high school students in Canada who are graduating this year, who live in these CBC station market areas: Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, Windsor, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax, Charlottetown, Sydney, St.John’s and St-John/Moncton.There will be a winner in each region and an overall winner.The regional win- Ianniciello and Howie Watt entered their video ners will receive a $500 study grant, a year’s supply of Salon Sélectives hair care products and 15 second spot aired in May/June 1997.The overall winners will receive a $2500 study grant, a year’s supply of Salon Sélectives hair care products, a 30 second spot aired in May/June 1997 and an evening with the members of Bass Is Base.The contest results will come out in April 1997.Winning doesn’t seem to concern the group though.“It’s worthwhile,” says Emery.“If we make just one person think about it it’s worth it.” The group began working on the project approximately 3 or 4 weeks ago.The filming took two weeks.“Just a few hours after school,” says Lisa.“It’s not easy when you’re dealing with such a serious matter where death is concerned,” adds Howie.Emery stresses that it wouldn’t have been possible without the cooperation of Cass Funeral Homes in Lennoxville where they shot the funeral scene.“It’s an important issue,” concludes Anthony.“It’s really geared at prom time,” continues Emery.Howie sums it up, "You drink, you drive, you’re more than likely to get hurt one way or another.” SUTTON: Continued from page 1 rural residents paying more.“It’s difficult to convince one set of residents to pay more,” said Bresee.“People are very concerned; they don’t want their taxes to go up.There’s a limit to paying taxes for someone else.” Bresee said he’s concerned that township residents will end up paying for projects that won’t benefit rural taxpayers.“There are things that we have in common,” he said.“But there are some needs that are different that are not being addressed.” But Stastny said rural residents won’t be forced to pay for things that benefit the urban sector.He called the idea a scare tactic.Bresee said much of the opposition is due to the $20,000 study by the Raymond, Chabot, Martin, Paré consulting firm being conducted by the two municipalities without letting the public in on it.“I think they were very much out of touch,” he said, “It was done in a closed door environment and there was no public information given along the way.” Stastny said he’s willing to sit down with any groups who want to come forward with concerns and ideas surrounding the merger plan.Bresee said the committee wants to make sure any plan is carried out with the consent of the residents.That would mean a municipal referendum.“We are against the plan in it’s present form,” he said.“We need to make it more equitable.” He said the committee will continue to gather signatures to show Sutton Township that it can’t act alone.The petitions are available at various locations, or by contacti ng Bresee and other members of the committee.“I just want to see that things are well done," he said. — Tin» Record Friday, February 2N, 1997 page 5 Engineering students off to Vietnam PERRY BEATON University of Sherbrooke engineering students Yasmine Aüoul, Mathieu Verroneau, Charles Lussier and Yves Simard have been working Nicole Daigle Special to The Record Sherbrooke Twenty-five engineering students from the Université de Sherbrooke will fly to Vietnam in August for a study visit.Ingénierie sans frontières (ISF), a student initiative, is a non-profit organization that gives engineering students the opportunity to learn about the international market and the realities of global competition.ISF participants undertake yearly visits to foreign countries.Through ISF, engineering students experience the organization of an international study trip.These students not only learn about another country and its culture, they also undertake various mandates from Quebec companies such as conducting market research and investigating potential business opportunities for Quebec companies.They also visit universities and research centres.Yasmine Alloul, a third-year mechanical engineering student, joined ISF because an educational trip like this “isn’t something you can do on your own ; you can’t just take your packsack and go." Charles Lussier, a fourth-year student in chemical engineering, added that the organization of such a trip is a real challenge and an initiation to the global market.Mathieu Verronneau, a fourth-year student in chemical engineering, says he will gain a lot on a professional and personal level.He says as future engineers they have no choice but to learn how to approach companies and develop networking skills.What makes this student group different from other university student groups ?“Other student groups approach companies for money and all they have to offer is visibility,” said Yves Simard.He added that with ISF, besides visiting a foreign country, participants are given mandates by companies.He explained that ISF participants have work to accomplish and from a business perspective, ISF has much more to offer.ISF participants have been preparing for their departure for nearly a year.That experience has already taught the students a lot.Yasmine Alloul, said that with all the research required on businesses, she has developed an interest in for months on a trip to Vietnam.international news ; she wants to know what is going on with other companies elsewhere.Charles Lussier explained that ISF participants do everything : sell their project, learn international laws, approach companies and so on.“We are in constant evolution,” he said of the yearlong involvement with the organization of the trip.ISF members put in a minimum of ten hours a week in the ISF project, over and above the 30-40 hours reserved for their studies, Charles Lussier said.Yves Simard added, “We have to find time to sleep in there.” When asked about the upcoming trip, Yves Simard responded that the trip itself is a small part of ISF.He explained that the big part is the organization: the newspaper articles, the research, the mandates, the group dy- namic and the meetings.“That is ISF.” Yasmine Alloul said she hasn’t started preparing herself mentally for the trip because there is so much to do and for her “it’s still too far.” She says she tries to concentrate on the tasks at hand.According to the students, Quebec companies benefit from a partnership with ISF.Charles Lussier explained that most are third and fourth-year students and companies can take advantage of their experience and skills “at a very low price.” Yasmine Alloul added that the companies are investing in students who will possibly work for them in the future and therefore are investing in the participants’ education.The 25 members have been putting a lot of time in ISF since last August, and Mathieu Verronneau said that they have built something solid.To some, this may seem like a fun trip but Mathieu Verronneau said that although going to Vietnam is a reward in itself, students have put invested many hours of hard work.“We deserve it,” he responds to those who say they are lucky.The four students said they were surprised to learn they could accomplish so much in so little time.“1 found time 1 didn’t think could be found,” Yasmine Alloul said.ISF participants have invested more than just time.Mathieu Verronneau said that every participant had to contribute $600 out of their own pockets and that isn't counting additional costs.ISF 97 will spend three weeks in Vietnam.The organization has been active for six years, and members of past delegations have traveled to China, Mexico and Chili.— «% W&f&i 7 page 17 Record CLASSIFIED 155 Travel MARITIMES TOUR June 22-29, 1997.Be some of the first people to try the new Confederation Bridge to RE.I.Also Michigan Dutch County August 24-30/97.For further information call Tom or Pauline at (819) 837-2827.In collaboration with Voyages Bellevue Inc., Quebec permit holder.VACATION TIME! 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Call now.Susan Spaulding (819) 562-6125.Voyages C.A.A.160 Music HONOLULU CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, 201 King St.East, Sherbrooke, (819) 562-7840.Sales, trade-in, rental, repairs, teaching of all musical instruments.Full warranty since 1937.Visa, Mastercard and lay-away plan accepted.Honolulu Orchestra for all kinds of entertainment.PIANO TUNING & REPAIR.John Foster, 2506 rue Laurentie, Sherbrooke, Que., J1J 1L4.Tel.(819) 565-3400.190 Cars For Sale 1985 JEEP WAG-ONEER LTD., 2.8 V6 motor, 4x4, fully loaded.Will sell for parts.Call (819) 837-0060.1988 BUICK REGAL LTD., 2 door, fully equipped.$3,800.Call (819) 889-2643 or 889-3175.190 Cars For Sale 190 Cars For Sale flKCZZH9M 1 I.UH'L'.I.'.Ml'I'II1 1 m\ D’OCCASION DE L’ESTRIE Honda Civic CX-G 1996, Honda Civic DX 1992, low km Honda Accord LX 1995, 2d, air, 29,000 km Honda Civic SE 1995, 4d, A, air green, 5 speed Honda Accord EX 1994, 45,000 km Honda Civic CX 1995, A Honda Civic SI 1994, Coupe, red, 36,000 km Honda Civic SE 1994, white, air, A Honda Accord EX 1994, white, fully equipped Honda Civic CX 1994, red, A Honda Civic LX 1993, 4d, A Honda Accord LX 1992, A, A, 60,000 km Honda Civic DX 1993, black, 55,000 km Honda Del Sol 1993, red, 5 speed Honda Accord EX, 1993, white Honda Civic DX, 1995, Coupe, black, 38,000 km Honda Civic CX 1994, green, 5 speed, 67,000 km THE ONE SPOT! 2615 King Street West, Sherbrooke 566-5322 190 Cars For Sale 190 Cars For Sale W 203 Railroad, Rock Island.QC JOB 2K0 Tel.: (819) 876-2785 '96 Dodge Neon, 4dr, auto, air, strawberry, 22,000 km, $13,900.'93 Plymouth Neon, 2 dr., 4 cyl., 5 speed, green, 32,000 km, $12,900.'95 Chrysler Intrepid, 4 dr., V6, auto, blue, 43,000 km, $ 16,500.'95 Plymouth Acclaim, 4 cyl, auto, air, green, 41,000 km, $12,000.'93 Mazda Proege SE, 4 cyl, 5 speed, red, 125,000 km, $7,000.’88 Daytona Pacifica, 2 dr., sedan, 2,2 turbo, 5 speed, white, 160,000 km, $4,500.'88 Reliant Wagon, 4 dr., 4 cyl., auto, blue, 131,000 km, $4,500.TRUCKS '96 Dodge Caravan, 7 pass., V-6, air, green, 55,842 km, $19,900.'95 Dodge Dakota, sport, 2w-dnve, 4 cyl, 5 speed, blue, 11,600 km, $14,500.'95 Plymouth Voyager, V6, auto, air, blue, 49,289 km, $16,900.'94 Dodge Dakota P-Up, 2w-drive, V-6, 5 speed, gold, 31.000 km, $13,500.'93 Dodge Dakota Club, V6.auto, blue, 103,000 km, $13,500 OPEN ON SATURDAY TILL NOON FINANCING AVAILABLE ON SITE LONG-TERM LEASE AVAILABLE COME AS A CUSTOMER, LEAVE AS A FRIEND 1988 DODGE CARAVAN, 7 passenger, with air, V6, 74,000 miles.$4,800, will accept trade.Call (819) 845-4256.Call before 11 a.m.to make sure your ad appears the next day.190 Cars For Sale 190 Cars For Sale 195 Trucks For Sale EçmgpARK m USED VEHICLES A DIVISION CARS 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS FORD TAURUS GL F0R0 TAURUS GL S/W V0LKSWAG0N GOLF FORD ASPIRE SF FORD ESCORT LX PONTIAC FIREFLY 1993 CADILLAC DE VILLE FORD TAURUS GL MERCURY SABLE GS HYUNDAI SONATA FORD TEMPO GL HUYNDAI ELANTRA 1992 FORD TAURUS GL BUICK REGAL GS SATURN 1991 TOYOTA COROLLA OF MEGAPARK 4 door.VB, aul., o/d, a'c, LS 4 door, V8, aut.o/d, a/c.4 door, VS, aut, o/d.a/c.4 door, V6, aut.o/d, a/c, 4 door.4 cyl, standard.2 door.4 cyl, standard.2 door, 4 cyl, standard.4 door, 4 cyl, standard, 4 door, V8.aut, o/d.arc, 4 door, V6, aut.o/d.a/c, 4 door, V6, aut.o/d, a/c, 4 door.4 cyl, aul.o/d, 4 door.VB, aut.a/c.4 door, 4 cyl., aut.4 door.V6, aut.o/d.a/c, 4 door.V6, aut.o/d, a/c, 4 door.4 cyl.aut 4 door, 4 cyl.aul 46 000 km 50 000 km.52 000 km 68000 km.54 000 km.56 000 km.45000 km 57 000 km.81 000 km 78 000 km 87 000 km 37 000 km.!, 55 000 km 92 000 km 59 000 km.101 000 km., 60 000 km.130 000 km.TRUCKS 1993 FORD F-250 PICK-UP 3/4 TONNES 4X2 FORD EXPLORER LTD 4X4 4 door, FORD EXPLORER XLT 4X4 4 door, FORD AER0SP0RT XL FORD E-150 CLUB WAGON XLT 1992 FORD F-150 PICK-UP 4X4 FORD F-150 PICK-UP 4X4 1991 FORD F-150 PICK-UP 4X4 MAZDA MPV VAN NISSAN PICK UP V8, aut, o/d, ac, 55 000 km V6.aul, o/d, a/c.86 000 km, V6.aut, ad, a-'c, 82 000 km V6.aut., o/d, a/c, 86 000 km.6 cyl, o/d, a/c, 86 000 km 6 cyl, standard, 78 000 km.6 cyl,, standard, 115 000 km.V8, aut.97 000 km 4 cyl,, standard, 98 000 km, 4 cyl.standard, 159 000 km Also in stock 1995,1996 and 1997 vehicles from MEGAPARK 4141 King Street West Sherbrooke 563-4466 For information (toll-free) 1 888 MEGAPARK 634-2727 190 Cars For Sale 1991 BLUE VOLK-SWAGON JETTA turbo diesel, 5 speed, standard trans., air conditioning, trailer hitch.Excellent condition.Asking $5,700.Call Stan (514) 539-2208.195 Trucks For Sale 1995 MAZDA B2300 pick-up, manual, 25,000 km., in excellent condition.Warranty.$10,500 firm.Call (819) 843-8616.1986 GMC S15 King cab, 4x4, 5 speed transmission, 112,000 km., brakes, tires new 235/75/15 on GM mags, original paint.$3,500.(514) 597-2515.240 Fruits & Vegetables APPLE SALE - McIntosh and Cortland, 20 lbs.: $7.50, 1 bushel: $14.00 (.35 lb.).Special: fresh pressed apple juice: $3.75/gal-lon.Honey, cider vinegar, organic potatoes, jams and jellies, etc.Hours: Open Mon., Tues., Fri.and Sat.9 a.m.to 5 p.m.Heath Orchard, 6 km.North of Stanstead, just off Route 143.(819) 876-2817.250 Cameras SEARCHING for old cameras and lens: Leica, Nikon, Canon, etc.Buy, sell, trade, repair.Baldini Cam-Teck, 109 Frontenac (corner of Wellington North), Sherbrooke.(819) 562-0900, To sell or buy, consult our Classified ads.Directory Chartered Accountants RAYMOND, CHABOT, MARTIN, PARÉ General Partnership Chartered Accountants Réjean Desrosiers, c.a.Maurice Di Stefano, c.a.Luc Harbec, c.a.455 King St.West Bureau 500 Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H6G4 Tel.: (819) 822-4000 Fax:(819)821-3640 465 Knowlton Road Town of Brome Lake (Québec) JOE 1 VO Tel.: (514) 242-6107 Fax: (514) 243-0048 104 South Street Cowansville (Québec) J2K 2X2 Tel.: (514) 263-2010 Fax: (514) 263-9511 CANADA Province de Québec Ville de Lennoxville PUBLIC NOTICE Public Consultation Meeting on project of By-Law No.636-97 to abrogate By-Law No.769 regarding municipal works agreements of the Municipalité d’Ascot, the stipulations of which are in effect on the part of the territory of the said Municipalité d'Ascot annexed by the Ville de Lennoxville To all persons who are qualified to vote and could be interested by project of By-Law No.636-97.NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned, Town Clark of the above-mentioned municipality.That the Municipal Council of the Ville de Lennoxville, following the adoption, by its resolution No.97-056, at a meeting held on February 24th, 1997, of a project of By-Law bearing No.636-97 to abrogate By-Law No.769 regarding municipal agreements of the Municipalité d’Ascot, the stipulations of which are in effect on the part of the territory of the said Municipalité d'Ascot annexed by the Ville de Lennoxville, will hold a public consultation meeting on Monday, March 10th, 1997, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Room located in the Town Hall, 150 Queen Street, Lennoxville, this, in accordance with the stipulations of An Act Respecting Land Use Planning and Development (“L.R.Q., C.a-19.1”).That the object of By-Law No.636-97 is to abrogate By-Laws No.769 of the Municipalité d’Ascot regarding municipal works agreements, the stipulations of which are in effect on the part of the territory of Ascot which was annexed by the Ville de Lennoxville on January 4th, 1997.That the By-Law affects the whole territory of the municipality.That during the public consultation meeting, the Mayor or the member of Council whom the Mayor will have designated, will explain the project of By-Law as well as consequences of its adoption, and will hear persons and organizations who wish to express an opinion on the subject.That By-Law No.636-97 contains no dispositions which are subject to approval by way of referendum.That the project of By-Law is available for consultation at the office of the Municipality located at 150 Queen Street, Lennoxville, during regular office hours.GIVEN AT LENNOXVILLE, this 28th day of February 1997.Johanne Henson, Town Clerk 275 Antiques 275 Antiques SPECIAL ANTIQUES AUCTION AT THE BIG BLUE BARN Sunday, March 2,1997 at 11 a.m.and every first Sunday of the month at 390 Principale, St-Thomas d'Aquin (exit 130-N, auto.20).TO BE SOLD; Large quantity of nice furniture of all styles: American, Jacobin, Chippendale, Rose Victorian, Canadian, etc., marble lamps and sculptures; superb Lalique vase; porcelain; paintings, etc.Visit: Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m.SYLVAIN GELINEAU, Auctioneer (514) 796-2886 Antique auction every Wednesday starting art 3:30 p.m.Note: If you have antiques or art objects to sell, contact the auctioneer with confidence.275 Antiques WILL BUY ANTIQUES: Com- plete estate, by basement to attic, as well as Coca Cola signs, trays, coolers.Call (819) 875-3248.290 Articles For Sale 28 FT.UNICK camper trailer, all equipped, clean, double windows.$3,800 negotiable.1 Leslie organ, $340 negotiable.1 Piano.Behr Brothers 1881, ivory keys, $450 negotiable.Weekmghts after 5 or all day weekends (514) 248-7381.ANTIQUE BIRDS EYE maple rocking chair, $200.Painting.20x40, $60.Square end table, $20.Hassock, $20.Electric heater, like new, $20.Large frame, 25x41 inside.$15.2 tall table lamps, $35.Antique chair, $75.Call (514) 263-0791.COMPUTER - Olivetti 386 with programs, Epson printer.$400.Call (514) 597-2515.GYM EQUIPMENT and weights for sale; assorted tools: chainsaw, tablesaw, lawn mower and whipper-snapper.Call (514) 292-3876.STOVE and refrigerator, $500.White oak entertainment unit (new), $300.Call (819) 346-1285.LAZY-BOY, very good quality.Loveseat, very good condition, 2 years old.Call (819) 346-4353 or leave message.TIMBERJACK 230 skidder, new clutch, GM 353 motor rebuilt 1996, 18.4-34.Tree Farmer C4, diesel, 16.9-30, good condition.Tandem wood trailer, 16 ft., hydraulic loader.Evenings (819) 884-5638.295 Articles Wanted GOOD USED CANOE, wood preferred, 15 or 16 feet.Please call Tom or JoAnne at (819) 562-0106.WANTED TO BUY: Used sugaring pans, in good condition, for 5x12 evaporator.Call (819) 826-6182.WILL BUY ANTIQUE furniture, old toys, costume and silver jewellery, old linen and entire household furnishings if moving or selling.Call Guy at (819) 565-1619.WOULD LIKE to buy hay.Call (819) 889-2893.WOULD LIKE to buy old antique wood stove.Call (819) 397-5258.300 Machinery TRACTOR - Cock Shutt model 20, A-1 condition, $1,000.Call (514) 597-2515.CLASSIFIED 300 Machinery TROY-BILT TILLERS and best deal of the year.Reserve yours now.Factory authorized sales and service.Free set up and we deliver.Equipements David Taylor Inc., 140 Route 116, Richmond.Call for info: 1-800-985-8455.320 Livestock For Sale SIMMENTAL Breeding bulls.3 excellent yearlings, one 3 year old herd sire.Herd improvers of superior genetics.Fully registered and on PATBQ program.Visit and choose them at Ferme Bischof Farm, Sawyerville.Tracey Lloyd (819) 889-2723.B.Bischof (514) 694-6665.330 Pets ADOPTION OF CATS and Dogs.Société Protectrice des Animaux, 1139 Queen Blvd.North, Sherbrooke.(819) 821 -4727.BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES, 8 weeks old.Call (514) 372-3700, 776-1482 or 793-2687.ELEGANCE CANINE - Professional dog grooming.Get $5.00 off with this ad, offer valid on complete grooming.Lennoxville (819) 562-0556.JACK RUSSELL TERRIER puppies, playful, affectionate, comical, guaranteed.Member JRTCA and JRTCC.(514) 539-4141.KENNEL MONTGRE Champion breeding: German Shepherd, Boxer, puppies and adults available.Horse, Himalayans for breeding, 2 American Bulldogs.(514) 248-4245.330 Pets LOOKING FOR GOOD homes.2 female puppies, Bouvier and Airedale mix.Very healthy.Reasonable price.Good guard dog or pet.(514) 243-0478.MINIATURE SCHNAUZER puppies, born January 15, 1997.Vaccinated and dewormed.Colours black also salt and pepper.Please call Nancy (514) 266- 0446, leave message.OBEDIENCE COURSE - Canine Education Cotnoir & Lalonde, English and French, Ste.Jeanne d'Arc Church, beginning March 4 at 7 p.m.Call (819) 846-6377.ROTTWEILERS: We are proud to announce our beautiful litter of January 1997.From CL.TT.OFA.ONC.stock.Quality at its best.CKC registered.Fully guaranteed.Taking reservations: only 1 male, 2 females left.For further info: (418) 458-2257.Vom Jean Rottweilers.(35 minutes from Sherbrooke).330 Pets VERY NICE BORDER COLLIE puppy, black/white, Great Britain champion.Excellent farm dog.Very good companion.$225 and up.Call (819) 858-2349.345 Flea Markets AYER'S CLIFF Flea Market, Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m., in the Legion Hall, 176 Rosedale Street.Bow and arrow, CD player, Easter items, home baking and a lot more.SUTTON JCT.Weekend Flea Market.Antiques, crafts, home baking and lost of great flea market bargains.New items every week.Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.Snack bar now serving breakfast.1057 Valley Road.(514) 538-0336.390 Garden Centre COMPLETE GREENHOUSE KITS.10’x20' or 8’x10’.Easy to install, with everything you need.Also 10 mils Woven Poly and the patented PolyFasten-er System that works like a zipper.Pousse Verte Enr.(514) 263-2794.395 Home Improvement STEVE'S CARPETS -11 Queen, Lennoxville, (819) 566-7974.For all your floor covering needs.Installation.Free estimate.395 Home Improvement MONTGOMERY KNOLE - Traditionally made furniture in fabric of your choice.Reupholstering service for residential/commercial.Day or evenings call (819) 820-1264.395 Home Improvement 395 Home Improvement Thompson Painting & , Carpentry Interior / Exterior Joints included Furniture stripping 30 years experience Allen Thompson 847-2384 822-8624 425 Bus.Opportunities ALL GOVERNMENT AID ASSISTANCE.Grants and loans for your new or existing business.Call 1-800-915-3615.Golden Age Club news MANSONVILLE — Tuesday Februaiy 18 was a beautiful springlike day.The birds were singing, the sun was shining and one was glad to be alive.Sunshine sure makes a difference in how you feel.Judy Gaboriault had made two homemade soups for us, Rita Mar-coux and Huguette Levoy made sandwiches and we topped this off with the remainder of Monique Foster's birthday cake from the week before.Judy Gaboriault won the half and half.Door prizes were won by Louise Oliver, George and Cecile Hamelin, Alfred Vintinner, Irene Carrier, Huguette Levoy, Jackie Jersey, Toni Lamothe, Mr.Kolba, Reginald Landry, Ida MacKay, Rita Mossa and Juliette Laliberté.500 winners were Cecile Hamelin and Gerry Gaboriault.Game winners were Reginald Landry, Irene Carrier, Huguette Levoy, Dorothy Woodard, Judy Gaboriault, George Hamelin, Rita Mossa, Juliette Laliberté, Rose Alma Pouliot, and Alfred Vintinner.Two of our members have been in hospital, Karl Steinbach had a heart operation, and Silvia Coté is in the CHUS at Sherbrooke.Our prayers and best wishes go to both.Bishopton Brenda Bailey Weekend guests of Mr.and Mrs.Lloyd Betts were Pat Henderson, Mario and Kelly Caron and children, also daughter Sandra and granddaughters Emily and Anabel from East Angus.They all enjoyed a sugaring-off in the woods.On February 11 Madelyn Bett’s home was decorated in a Valentine theme as she was hostess for the Christmas Club meting.The members and one guest played hearts and the winners were Irene Harrison and Lorna Bennett.Pancakes and sausages were served for Shrove Tuesday, and they exchanged secret pal gifts.cfeur ‘Birthday Sunday, March 2, 1997 Something you’ve always wanted to do but felt was beyond your reach might be successfully achieved this year.Several friends Will back you up.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) Your ambitions are likely to be tuned to a higher pitch today, so for best results mask your intentions with charm.Rejection is possible if others feel used.Pisces, treat yourself to a birthday gift.Send for your Astro-Graph predictions for the year ahead by mailing $2 and SASE to Astro-Graph, c/o this newspaper.P.O.Box 1758.Murray Hill Station, New York, NY 10156.Be sure to state your zodiac sign.ARIES (March 21-April 19) You arc usually secure and friendly, but today you might be a trifle self-conscious and reluctant to let someone you secretly admire know how you feel.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Companions will react favorably to you today because they’ll know that you want the same things for them as for yourself.You have discovered the key to popularity.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Do not be overwhelmed by propaganda today.An objective that appears to be an enormous challenge might turn out to be the easiest of all your tasks to perform.CANCER (June 21-July 22) Be observant today; there is a possibility you'll profit from the experiences of an associate.What you learn will be applicable to your own interests later.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) Your initial efforts might not produce the results you anticipate today.However, aided by a capable associate, they could.Keep plugging away.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) Even though you might prefer operating independently of others today, your most significant benefits are likely to come from an alliance.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) The unsightly can take on a new look under your creative influence today.So put your talents to good use by beautifying areas in which you operate.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) Be sure you and Cupid are operating in unison today, because you might flirt with someone who could take you far more seriously than you intended.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) An abrasive situation that involves you and others should have a happy ending.This should make everyone concerned feel good.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) Persons who care about you will be pleased to know you care about them as well.Do not be reluctant to use terms of endearment in your most cherished relationships.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) It seems the financial wherewithal to acquire something expensive you’ve been wanting will come through.You will have to juggle things a bit, however. Crossword Friday, February 28, 1997 page 19 ACROSS 1 Louver 5 Hikers’ needs 9 Diners 14 Went lickety-split 15 Nautical starter 16 Overly rotund 17 Computer picture 18 Hebrew prophet 19 Law's partner 20 Certain liquor 23 Look to be 24 Memorabilia 25 Sample 28 Pilafs cousin 32 Antonym: abbr.35 Errant Gl 36 Egg-shaped 38 Blush 40 Infielder 42 Puff up 43 Knight and Danson 44 Days of yore 45 Emmenthaler 49 Edifice extension 50 “Exodus” hero 51 Lighten 54 Bakery item 59 Jazz form 62 Headliner 63 Sound quality 64 Some are furrowed 65 NV town 66 Microwave — 67 River to the Rhone 68 Small spring 69 Admit, with “up” DOWN 1 Recipe instruction 2 Place 3 Got up 4 Past and present 5 Goya’s “The Naked —” 6 Mighty long time 7 Win in the end 8 Legislators 9 Emulate Prudhomme 10 Like emery 11 Nurtured Thursday's Puzzle solved: 1997 Tribune Media Services, Inc.All rights reserved.02/28/97 12 Citizen of: abbr.13 Sun.message 21 Communicates 22 Dit’s partner, in code 26 Part of Caesar’s declaration 27 Flower part 29 Wide-eyed wonder 30 Silent okay 31 Arm of the Antarctic 32 Gambling monogram 33 Sign of life 34 Skulk 37 Conclude 39 Complete, as details 40 Buzzer 41 Fruity quaff 43 Meadow bloom 46 — Juan Hill 47 Decisive points 48 “— Eden” (Steinbeck novel) 52 Range, e.g.53 Piscivorous birds 55 Church section 56 Cod’s cousin 57 Bit of scenery 59 Air gun load 61 Scare word 58 Hankers 60 Historical period 10 11 12 13 25 26 27 29 30 32 33 34 40 41 46 47 52 53 56 57 54 55 59 60 61 02728/97 by Gerald R.Ferguson » ACROSS 1 Clothes 5 Assistance 9 In a state of wonderment 14 Surpassing the ordinary 15 Of an age 16 Wept 17 Labyrinth 18 Melody 19 Thrashed 20 Galactic phenomenon 23 On the level 24 Forbids 25 Not close 28 Finesse 29 Islet 30 Govt.gp.33 Foreigner 35 Sick 36 Hebrew month 37 Imaginary extent of space 41 Star follower 42 Home away from home 43 — orange (spiny tree) 44 Pig’s place 45 Promos 46 Mr.Onassis 48 Cut off 49 Beginner’s verb in Latin 50 Porter of music 52 Galactic group 59 Butterbeans 60 Christmas 61 Faction 62 Make a speech 63 Fuss 64 Actress Moran 65 Goods for sale 66 British gun 67 Requirement DOWN 1 Certain office worker 2 Ring stone 3 Suburb of Cairo 4 Public spat 5 Pistol 6 Straying 7 Hideaway 8 Ump’s cry 9 Emphasis 10 Captures 11 Japanese aborigine 12 Sunburn result 13 Old Norse poetry 21 Charles — Hughes 22 Arrests 25 Data 26 Vigilant 27 The life of — 30 Perfect 31 Ship’s load 32 Move slowly 34 Comic strip cry 35 Author Fleming 36 Sounds of delight 38 Kind of wave 39 Trices 40 French soldier 45 Entertains 46 Give consent 47 Applicator of a kind 49 Lessen 51 German city 52 Incandescence 53 Italian money Friday's Puzzle solved: paAjasa; siq6u ||y 76/lO/EO ‘Du| 'seoj/uas ejpaw aunquj./661 © 54 Sharif 56 Spare, e.g.58 Tear apart 55 Cheer 57 Adams of entertainment 1 2 3 H 14 17 20 25 26 27 33 37 41 44 52 53 54 59 62 65 by Vivian O.Collins 03/01/97 pack 20 Friday, February 28, 1997 RECORD Women s Institute meeting INVERNESS — The annual branch meeting of the Women's Institute was held at the home of Evelyn Lennon on January 27.President Mildred Robinson opened the meeting with the Salute to the Flag and Mary Stewart Collect.Motto: Advice Is like snow, the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon and the deeper it sinks into the mind.Roll call: Name your favourite Christmas carol.A poem, "Winter Gifts” was read.The secretary Margaret Dempsey read the minutes of the annual meeting In 1996.The treasurer Marion Wright gave her year-end report.The president voiced her thanks to the auditors Lois Marshall and Grace Cox.The conveners read their annua] reports.Everyone held their same offices.Evelyn motioned that this meeting be adjourned.Exchange of gifts took place and break before commencing January meeting.* * * * The January meeting of the Women’s Institute took place on January 27 at Evelyn Lennon's.The President opened the meeting with Salute to the Flag and Mary Stewart Collect.Motto: If at first you don't succeed, you are pretty much like everybody else.Roll call: Read a favourite homemade soup, casserole or stew recipe.Mildred R.read a poem, “On a Winter’s Morning.” The secretary, Margaret D.read the minutes of the November meeting.The treasurer Marion W.gave her report.Notes of Correspondence were acknowledged.Each member paid their fees.Collection and Pennies for Friendship were taken.Parcel was won by Lois M.Conveners gave their reports.Citizenship and Legislation, Lois M.Bedford - Teacher Hank Avery wants slave cemetery recognized.Raymond Setlakwe, a businessman from Thet-ford Mines will receive the Governor-General Order of Canada award for his volunteer work he refers to as fun for the many charities in Quebec, including prominent Eastern Townships institutions.Lloyd Welsh, a native of Inverness was named a leading Quebecer in the economic dominion.A poem for Robbie Burns Day, Jan.25 was read.“The Immortal Heart Beat.” Education and Cultural Activities, Mildred R.- Four students from Inverness that won awards for the year 1995-96 at Andrew Stewart Johnson High In Thetford Mines are Stacey Pommerleau, Lindsay Robinson, Kathy Pelletier and Steven Martineau.Mrs.Aline Visser of Thetford Mines has been named to the Advisory Board on English Education.She will sit on this board until June 30, 1999.Canadian Industires, Evelyn L.-The sea-doo and ski-doo are in big demand.Home Ec.and Health, Jean W.- To deodorize a room, place about 1/4 cup baking soda In a small dish.It will work the same as it does in a refrigerator.To remove sticky price tags from glass, spray with WD-40, peanut butter also works.Sent out one birthday and one sympathy card in January.A quiz was conducted by margaret D.We plan to fix up Valentine baskets for four ladles at the Wales Home.Margaret D.showed her lap robe to go to someone at the home.Jean motioned that the meeting be adjourned.A delicious supper of sandwiches, and sweets were enjoyed with a social hour following.Card party ROCK ISLAND (IH) — A pleasant afternoon was spent by a group of people that gathered in the Fellowship hall of Stanstead South church for a card party hosted by the Helping Circle.There were six tables to play progressive 500 cards after enjoying home made pies served buffet style from a long table.The Circle president, Made-lyn Curtis welcomed everyone, later thanking them for supporting the project and invited them to return on March 1 1 for another party.Prize winners were ladies high, Margeurite Lepierre; 2nd, Edna Soutlere.Men’s high, Denis Corrlveau: 2nd, Gertrude Cor-riveau.Nine no trump, the winner In a draw was Heléne Gratton, who also won the skunk prize.A special number prize was claimed by Marlon Daw-more.Geraldine Harvey sold tickets on the raffle of a box of groceries, Doris Nicholson held the lucky winning number.Best wishes and congratulations were extended to Douglas and Irene Johnston who observed their 62nd wedding anniversary on February 13; and to Ruby Sheldon, observing her birthday, all Joined to sing the birthday song.develops (Qüébôc) BRAVO! OUR EASTERN TOWNSHIPS TEAM! The Federal Office of Regional Development Quebec is one of (he first government organizations to obtain the international recognition of ISO 9002.This achievement recognizes our continued commitment to improving services to small and mediumsized businesses.Thanks to the Eastern Townships team for its contribution and to those who supported them.Federal Office of Regional Development (Québec) Bureau fédéral de développement régional (Québec) Canada FORD-Q Eastern Townships Last February 18, the Eastern Townships office received the ISO 9002 registration certificate for the quality system of its SMALL BUSINESS IDEA Program.