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THE RECO The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Chapter and verse on Townshippers.See Page 7 70 CENTS WWW.SHERBROOKERECORD.COM Thursday, August 14, 2003 Kyoto goals hit close to home Challenges and opportunities greet small businesses By Liam Roberts Anything with a name like ‘tetra-chloroethylene’ can’t be good for Mother Nature, can it?Ottawa doesn’t seem to think so.The federal government Wednesday got down to the specifics on how it hopes to achieve Kyoto Protocol targets, unveiling a $1 billion assault on the nation’s major emitters.When they talk about major emitters, though, it isn’t just heavy industry they have in mind.Individuals and small businesses have been approached with new regulations and incentives designed to curb pollution from the most seem- COURTESY ENERGY PROPULSION SYSTEM "—r ' EPS created a ‘bionic bicycle' with an intelligent, high-performance electric motor.ingly benign sources - ourselves.Thomas Mulcair, Quebec’s environ- ment minister, was wholly supportive of the federal announcement, saying that he endorses Ottawa’s priorities regarding it as “one of the most important challenges of our time.” He said that he looks forward to close cooperation with Ottawa in determining where funds can be allocated within Quebec, and what strategies are going to work.Canada’s billion-dollar proposal seeks to cut our pollutive output by 12 to 20 megatonnes - a far cry from the 240 megatonne reduction envisioned in original Kyoto targets.Nevertheless, the strategy has finally put some structure into the government’s environmental rhetoric, with the new funds divided three ways: $320 million is destined for federal/provincial/municipal cooperation efforts in improving building insulation and aiding retrofitting: $131 million towards individuals, including $1,000 in tax rebates for homeowners who retrofit their houses: and $303 mil lion towards rebating businesses whc either demonstrate better energy effi ciency or develop renewable energy technology.This puts small businesses in a position where they face both chal lenges and opportunities in meeting new federal eco-guidelines.One such guideline speaks to the use of tetrachloroethylene, a cleaning sol vent known in dry cleaning circles as PERC.New federal rules stipulate that dry cleaners need to achieve a 70 pei cent reduction in their PERC consump tion by 2005, as the volatile chemical acts as a ground-level pollutant.Brian Halfyard is a manager with Martinizing Une Heure, a dry cleaning outlet at King West Shopping Centre The small business has been in opera tion for over 40 years, and Halfyard said Please see Kyoto Page 4 Stewart unveils youth job program By Kate Shingler Granby Ottawa will contribute $300,775 in funding for a youth employment program with the Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec, announced Minister of Human Resources Jane Stewart yesterday on her first trip to the Eastern Townships.The program will offer internships to 80 young college and university graduates who want to gain hands-on work experience in the financial sector.The majority of participants will be selected from rural sectors, including Saguenay, Mauricie, Laurentides, Beauce and Bas Saint-Laurent.Please see youth Page 3 ggpjpsprc PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Human Resources Minister Jane Stewart says partnering with business is crucial.w ?« RECORD Supplement August 2003 A?S in 30 minutés -^""back to school SPECIAL OFFER ge you your turn to We can help at Curves.And now there’s one in your neighbourhood.Cuves is thirty-minute fitness, common-sense weight lost and the support you need to do both.Call us today and discover what over one million women already know; that at Curves, your dreams are our goals.819-565-5131 4 Belvidere St., Lennoxville Call today for your 1st time appointment The power to amaze yourself" 60% Off Service fee P- ”Iüm8 page 2 Thursday, August 14, 2003 ! -—THE n i - RECORD T-Day to offer horse-and-buggy rides At Townshippers, Day, Sept.13 in Cowansville, visitors will be able to see the charms of the historic Cowansville by taking an old-fashioned horse and buggy ride, thanks to Evan’s Acres’ Pergeron horses.The tour will drop you off at the G.G.Bertrand Library, to see the Bruck E.Lee Collection of paintings dating back to 1861.When you’re finished, hop back in the buggy and continue on to see the Heritage Exhibition, bringing together museums and historical societies from all around the Townships.Townships Expressions display at T-Day Townshippers’ Day is also an excellent occasion to browse the Townships Expressions books, CDs, audio cassettes and art on display at the Townshippers’ Association tents, located near the information booth.Several authors will be on hand to read from their own works, and musicians will be giving live performances.We look forward to seeing you there! New items just in at Townships Expressions Stop by the Association’s offices at 257 Queen, Lennoxville or 203 Principale, Cowansville, and browse through our selection of items at Townships Expressions.A new CD by Julia Rohan explores the many aspects of love with original music and lyrics.The CD sells for $15.Ms.Rohan has also produced a Country Home Guest Book & Almanac, containing beautiful photos of scenes found throughout the Townships.Retail price is $5.Allyn Harris & Peter Mendieta have four CDs available.Sea of Green is a collection of mood songs inspired by a trip to the Island of Grenada.Pools of Light encompasses several soothing songs.Both CDs are available for $20.Mendia-ta and Harris have also produced two CDs for children; Hush Little Baby is a treasury of nursery songs & lullabies.Memphré is a CD regarding our large dragon friend in Lake Memphremagog.Children can easily learn the words and sing along.Retail price for the two CDs for children are $12.For more information, please call Townshippers, Association at Lennoxville 566-5717 (toll free 1-866-566-5717) or e-mail; ct@townshippers.qc.ca.Townshippers’ cultural partners The summer season is slipping away for our cultural partners - Orford Arts Centre, Theatre Lac Brome and The Piggery Theatre.Seize this opportunity to take advantage of the discounts they offer to Townshippers’ Association members for most events.Just present your membership card at the box office when purchasing your tickets.Piggery Theatre The Piggery Theatre is now featuring the play, The Little Turn of Sadness, Brief Hunger strike ends Robert Galbraith, who began a hunger strike on July 27 in order to draw political attention to the blue-green algae pollution plaguing Mis-sisquoi Bay, says he’s ready to come to the table after meeting with Environment Minister Thomas Mulcair earlier this week.In a statement issued yesterday Galbraith stated: “In light of the good will shown by Mr.Thomas Mulcair, the Environment Minister, and at the prospect of positive steps being taken towards the cleanup of Missisquoi Bay, after consulting with the other members of the group, Mr.Robert Galbraith has decided to end his hunger strike on Wednesday, August 13th at twelve o’clock noon.” until Aug.21 ; The Piggly Giggly Comedy Fest, is coming up on Aug.24-30; Rehearsal for Murder, Sept.2-13, and Tribute to Bob Dylan: Words and Music, Sept.16-27.(819) 842-2431 Orford Arts Centre Last chance to attend the master classes at the Orford Arts Centre.Call the toll free number for more information.At the Orford Arts Centre: Aug.15, Week-End at the Opera; and Aug.16, Juilliard Quartet.Orford Arts Centre offers a 15 per cent discount on these concerts and privileges to Association members.(819) 843-9871 or toll free 1-888-310-3665; www.arts-orford.org Theatre Lac Brome The summer season is quickly coming to an end at Theatre Lac Brome.Only two show nights are left to see each of three plays.Scatter the Ashes, a musical, plays on August 14 and August 22.Mrs.Warren,s Profession, A comedy by George Bernard Shaw, plays August 15 and August 20.Cole Porter’s Play, You Never Know, based on the original play By Candlelight will be Aug.16 and 21.(450) 242-2270; www.cclacbrome.qc.ca/tlb ÜE Heritage Skills BRUCE PATTON/SPECIAL This Sunday, from 10 a.m.until 5 p.m., the people pictured above will be present at the Louis S.St.Laurent National Historic Site in Compton to demonstrate heritage skills from an earlier era.Designed to be interactive in nature, visitors will be invited to participate in crafts which will include, among others, basket weaving, rug braiding, chair caning, embroidery, and the making of maple syrup bread.Compton's Sue and Russell Nichols will demonstrate and explain the art of butter churning.This event is part of the summer series entitled ‘St.Laurent Puts on its Sunday Best’.Weather Today: Sunny with cloudy periods.High 28.Friday: A mix of sun and cloud.Low 17.High 25.Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud.Low 17.High 25.Sunday: Sunny.Low 13.High 22.Normals for the period: Low 10.High 23.Ben by Daniel Shelton VIT NEVER A FAILS.) 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PRIVE HOME AND I LOOKS LIKE WONDER WHY I /WERE HAVING BOTHERED' V OMELETTE TONIGHT' T T u ir, RECORD Thursday, August i4, 2ÔÔ3 pàge'3 KW>i»;inte ° * ' IvHf.V^;* i| vf" fl 4^.:.,*****.jKgBOH t?-*î.’’"'wrffe#*#- Caution urged on region’s rivers Five-year-old drowns in St Francis By Tom Peacock f « jhe Quebec Police Force is calling I for caution after the accidental .1» drowning death of a five-year-old boy in the St.Francis River near East Angus Tuesday night.“At this point we invite all persons using the waterways in the region to be careful,” said Jimmy Potvin, spokesman for the SQ.“We have received a lot of rain in the last few weeks.The water level is high and the currents are very strong.” Dominic Gilbert died after the inflatable boat he was riding in with four other people, including his younger brother and his father Luc Gilbert, capsized after hitting the Old Dam near Parc des Deux Rivières in East Angus.The other four people in the boat, two adults and two children, made it to shore safely, but young Dominic was swept out of their reach by the river’s current.The SQ is investigating to determine the exact cause and circumstances of Gilbert’s death.It appears that Gilbert was simply unable to battle against the raging currents below the dam, even though the youngster was wearing a life jacket and a helmet.A 911 call was lodged by someone on the bank of the river at around 2:30 p.m.Tuesday afternoon.An emergency crew was at the scene within minutes.1UM SQ Const.Jimmy Potvin reminds boaters that water levels are increasingly high as a result of recent rains and to exercise caution.Firemen, policemen, ambulance technicians and employees from the Cascade paper mill spread out along the banks of the river to search for the missing boy.Half an hour later, fireman Luc Des-marais spotted Gilbert’s life jacket 1 k.m.below the dam.Two policemen took a boat from the riverbank and plucked Gilbert from the river.“When we found the young guy, his face was in the water,” Potvin said, adding that attempts to resuscitate the child proved futile.Gilbert was taken to the CHUS in Fleurimont, where he was pronounced dead.East Angus Mayor Stephen Gauley said the boating group had almost reached the beach where people usually pull their boats out of the water after riding the current down to East Angus from Weedon.“It was one or two corners before they would have disembarked,” he said.Gauley said in spite of the accident, boaters will likely continue to ride the river’s current past the old dam to the beach in Parc des Deux Rivières.“It’s more popular when there’s a strong current,” he said.“It’s more exciting because you go faster.” Gauley said the town will now take measures to inform its citizens of the danger of putting a canoe or inflatable boat into the river when the current is too strong.Gauley, who knows Luc Gilbert, said it wasn’t the first time his friend had gone down the river, although it was the first time he had taken his boys with him.“He enjoys doing stuff with his kids,” he said.“You hear a lot of sad stories about parents who don’t spend time with their children.That isn’t the case with Luc.This sort of thing could happen to anyone, anywhere.He just ran into some really bad luck.” Youth: CONT D FROM PAGE 1 “This is an important program,” said Stewart in her bilingual address at a Granby Caisses populaires Desjardins.“Our youth are Canada’s most important treasures.The transition between school and work can be difficult.This program will help young people make that transition and find jobs in their field.” The initiative will involve workshops structured around five kinds of activities: in-class training, practical training, learning or experimental exercises, on-the-job training and mentoring, but will not specifically target anglophone youth in rural Quebec.Stewart said she will be announcing funding for programs to aid minorities in the province, including English-speaking Quebecers, at a press conference in Stanstead later today.In addition to the federal government’s contribution, the Federation des caisses Desjardins and the Caisses populaires Desjardins are contributing $2,390,428 and $300,775 respectively towards the project.College graduates are required to complete a 17-week internship, while university graduates are expected to fulfill a 22-week commitment.Unemployed college or university graduates, aged 17 to 30, are eligible.Citing the importance of partnerships between PERRY B EATON/S PEC1AL HI Jane Stewart will be announcing funds for the minority language community in Stanstead today.She is seen here with Shefford MP Diane St-Jacques.industry and government, Stewart said the project reiterates the key role human resources plays in the success of so many industries nation-wide.“We are engaging Canadians in a national dialogue, looking to develop a culture of life-long learning,” she said.University of Laval graduate Valerie Roy, an intern who is nearing completion of the 2003 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M M See our ad in this Friday's paper! page 4 Thursday, August 14, 2003 ^RECORD: Granby hospital staff moved to trailers Shortage of beds causes congestion By Rita Legault Sherbrooke Faced with a chronic shortage of beds in the emergency room and no news on a badly needed multi-million dollar expansion proposal, the Centre Hospitalier Granby will be taking temporary measures to create more space by transferring administrative staff to trailers in the parking lot.For the past few weeks, the emergency room at the Granby general hospital has been severally overcrowded -often housing three times more patients than the limited capacity of 11, said assistant nursing director Ginette Chartier.Yesterday there were 27 people on stretchers in the emergency room, lined up all the way to the cafeteria doors.Chartier estimated the average age of ER patients at about 74.Most of them were awaiting hospital beds.Patients suffered mainly from cardiorespiratory problems, Chartier said, noting a drop in heat and humidity levels could spell some relief for the overcrowded ER.Due to the summer vacation period, the hospital has been unable to open additional beds because there is no nursing personnel to staff them, Chartier said.But the main cause of overcrowding is a chronic lack of hospital beds.Like many other Quebec hospitals, beds are occupied by elderly people awaiting spots in long term care hospital and nursing homes.With so many beds taken up by patients needing nursing care, there is nowhere to send emergency patients who are ready to be transferred to a regular room.It’s pretty much the same situation as last summer, Chartier said.And the only effective cure to the chronic condition is more space and more beds.Despite the urgent need, the hospital has been waiting for the past five or six years for government approval for a $22 million expansion and renovation project- $16 million to double the size of the emergency room and another $6 million for a more modern hemodialysis unit to treat patients with kidney failure.The proposal has grown to $32 million because the regional health board has added the modernization of the outdated intensive care unit to the wish list.While awaiting news from Health Minister Philippe Couillard, the health board has decided to spend about $1/2 million to build temporary trailers near the outpatient clinics to relocate about 20 employees from the human resources department.The ground floor offices of the human resources department and a conference room will make room for the hemodialysis unit that is currently located on the sixth floor.On the sixth floor, the hospital will open a new ward with 16 beds that should help alleviate overcrowding in the emergency room.But the anticipated relief will take some time.The purchase and installation of the temporary trailer park is expected to begin this fall and the musical chairs of hospital departments should be completed by early January, Chartier said.Kyoto: CONT’D FROM PAGE 1 he believes that Ottawa’s emission-control ambitions threaten “mom and pop operations” such as his.“If they get really radical about it, (the federal government) could put a lot of us out of business,” he said, adding that most dry cleaners are small, family-run businesses without large caches of capital.“I would suspect that 90 per cent of dry cleaners use PERC.Everyone uses it.It’s a very good cleaning agent,” Halfyard stated.He said that the synthetic chemical works because of its volatility - it evaporates faster than gasoline, meaning that when clothes are immersed in the liquid during cleaning, they can be dried very quickly.“That’s what dry cleaning is,” he explained.“With PERC, clothes can be dried in 30 seconds.There’s no real alternative to this agent.” Instead of seeking out other solvents, dry cleaners are left to acquire sophisticated new technology that uses less of the chemical.He said that washing machines built just 10 years ago consumed 200 litres of PERC in three weeks.Today’s machines use the same amount over three or four Cinéma 9 COURTESY ENERGY PROPULSION SYSTEM Energy Propulsion System based in Asbestos hopes to make a lasting mark in an emerging market which demands new ecological solutions.months.“These machines cost about $60,000, though.We’ve only got one.Even the smaller ones run at $20,000 to $30,000 each.” He added that his business bought a new machine just a couple years ago in advance of new regulations, but that he didn’t get any federal rebates.“We got our machine before they announced their (incentive) plans,” he lamented.“Then they said that, if you bought a brand-new machine, they could write part of it off for you.But we didn’t see any of that.” In this way, Halfyard is not optimistic that federal promises will necessarily materialize.He said that punishments, not incentives, have driven businesses towards environmental goals.For example, in much the same way that tobacco is taxed to discourage its use, PERC today is ladened with surcharges.A nearly 100 per cent surtax has helped drive the cost of PERC from 75 cents a litre in 1991 to over six dollars today.“The (usage reduction) numbers are already happening in the business, because you just can’t afford to use the stuff the way you used to,” Halfyard said, clearly worried that business is becoming more expensive.“It’s hard.Personally, I don’t think the chemical is that dangerous.Maybe if you drink it.” Not every small business is so anxious about the new Kyoto strategy, though.While some operations see the “stick” of pollution taxes and tough new regulations, other operations see the “carrot” of promised incentives and a growing eco-friendly market.One such Townships outfit is Energy Propulsion System based in Asbestos.EPS is a young company, just three years old, but it hopes to make a lasting mark in an emerging market which demands new ecological solutions.The main product at EPS is what they call the “bionic bike” - a bicycle with an intelligent, high-performance electric motor that, according to vice president Pascal Larose, makes commuting by bike an attractive proposition.“When you bike uphill, the motor can sense it and assist your climb.It uses energy to reduce your own energy output,” he said, explaining that a cyclist can use just one-third of the energy normally required to climb a hill.“Then when you go downhill, the battery recharges itself.” He added that, with the motor adjusted to give a cyclist a 25 per cent energy boost, the battery will last 70 kilometres over average terrain.“If you want to commute to work by bike and you don’t want to show up sweating, this is an incentive.” Canada, in principle, is a big supporter of businesses like these, who develop the technology that has the potential to wean citizens off single-occupancy driving and fossil fuel dependence.As far as government grants go, though, Larose admits that his share of Kyoto rewards aren’t certain yet.“We’re working on it,” he said.EPS’ small wheel motors can have other applications, Larose said.While the company is concentrating on producing Bionic Bikes (at the rate of five a day) right now, the Asbestos team sees real potential in developing wind turbines with their own technology.“Of course, it’s directly in our view of the future.The prices of fuel are going up, and we see a chance to expand and provide a good alternative.“Right now, our market is pretty much local.But, soon, we’re looking at the whole North American market.The economy is evolving differently, and it’s perfect for us.” With $303 million set for businesses with a demonstrated effort towards Kyoto goals, all local firms will be holding their breath that Ottawa can live up to its lofty promises.Subscribe to The Record today Call 569-9528 RECORD Thursday, August 14, 2003 page 5 Quebec lays out regional welcome mat for immigrants Finding a job is key to relocation By Rita Legault Sherbrooke Quebec’s new Immigration Minister hopes to encourage more immigrants to establish ^themselves off the island of Montreal by finding jobs for them in Quebec’s regions.At the same time, she hopes to help Quebec’s regions deal with upcoming labour shortages by locating immigrants who are qualified for those jobs.“We want to try and make the equation between labour needs and new arrivals to Quebec,” Immigration and Citizen Relations Minister Michelle Courchesne told The Record.Courchesne is in the Townships this week on the first leg of a provincial consultation tour of cultural communities, community associations, and socioeconomic groups.The consultation, which will discuss the integration of immigrants in the regions, is designed to help the newly appointed Immigration Minister come up with an action plan on the regionalization of immigration.Courchesne said the former Parti Québécois government set an objective to get 25 per cent of new immigrants to set up outside Montreal.But they failed to meet that goal because they did not come up with a plan to get them there.Right now most immigrants decide to live in large cities, mainly Montreal which is rich in ethnic diversity and provides new arrivals with a social and cultural support system.Efforts to attract them to Quebec’s regions have met with mitigated success, except in areas with established ethnic communities.“Quebec is a free society and we cannot force immigrants to go where we want them to,” she said.“However, we could certainly do a much better job of promoting Quebec’s regions.” About 15 to 16 per cent of new arrivals decide to go to Quebec’s regions but the government does not have any figures on regional retention rates.In Quebec, 78 per cent of immigrants remain in Quebec after having immigrated here.The rate rises to 85 per cent when only French-speaking immigrants are counted.Courchesne said she does not want to set specific objectives yet, but hopes her action plan helps as many immigrants as possible set down roots in Quebec’s regions.“We want to look at what we have to do and with whom we have to work to reach our goals,” Courchesne said, adding that there are surely things that can be changed to improve the situation.“It’s important for regions to realize this government aspires to attract immigrants to their areas,” she said, adding that the government must also BRUCE PATTON/SPEC1AI “It's important for regions to realize this government aspires to attract immigrants to their areas.".Immigration and Citizen Relations Minister Michelle Courchesne make regions aware of the importance of immigration to the success of their communities.Welcoming new immigrants will also be essential to the success of many regions that will soon be facing severe snortages in some areas of specialized labour such as mechanical engineering, aeronautics and the pulp and paper industry.“When you look at the numbers from Emploi Québec it’s easy to predict upcoming shortages,” she said, adding that the government wants to ensure that immigrants who meet certain job requirements establish themselves in areas where they will be needed.A job is the essential ingredient in ensuring that immigrants are able to set down roots, Courchesne commented.“While immigrants have a tendency to regroup, the essential condition they seek when deciding where they will go is: ‘Will I have a job?’,” she said.Courchesne said Quebec also has a lot of work to do in the countries from which immigrants originate to help new arrivals get to know Quebec’s regions before they get here.“A better understanding of the regions that are ready and willing to welcome them will surely help break the phenomenon and perception of isola- tion and improve their ability to integrate,” she said, adding that Quebec must explain what jobs and services are available to new immigrants outside the metropolitan area.“The more work we do in their countries of origin, the better the integration.They will be less lost when Staff Sherbrooke t » the Centre hospitalier universitaire J de Sherbrooke is warning patients i.and the public that major construction work that will include dynamiting will be taking place in Fleurimont as the hospital expands its new radio-oncology department.Because of the proximity to the hospital, the entrepreneurs will be doing many small blasts - about four or five a day - as workers excavate through hard granite to make way for the new wing of the building.Jack hammers installed on bulldozers will continue the work as noise levels on the construction site continue to crescendo.The $7 million construction project they get here.” Courchesne said she began her consultation tour in the Townships because of the region’s great access in attracting and retaining new immigrants.“There is a lot of dynamism here among ethnics groups and community groups that welcome immigrants,” she said.Courchesne, who did a media tour on Wednesday before touching down at the Festival des Traditions in Fleurimont, is meeting with immigrants and associations that help them get established in the region this morning.In the afternoon, she will meet with socioeconomic groups including the Chamber of Commerce and the regional development council (CRD) as well as business and enterprises to inquire about their needs.On Friday morning, the minister will visit Waterville TG which has experience in successfully attracting experienced immigrants to work there.Courchesne said that getting to know community groups in the regions will also make it easier for the ministry to link those groups and new immigrants.And getting to know the needs of enterprises will allow the government to better support them and help meet their needs.Courchesne also noted that manpower needs and infrastructures to greet immigrants are different from one region to another and she wants her action plan to be as flexible as possible.“The challenges are not the same everywhere,” said Courchesne who will continue her provincial tour in Rimouski on August 21 and in Trois-Rivières on Aug.29.After that, she will be visiting other regions of the province until mid-October.Courchesne hopes to come up with an action plan by the end of the year.will enlarge the radio-oncology department which will have two new treatment rooms and a new accelerator, a radiotherapy machine that allows tumors to be treated with great precision.Construction will also put in place infrastructures needed for further expansions.The radiooncology department of the CHUS currently treats some 1,200 to 1,300 cancer patients every year, one-third of whom come from outside the region.Starting in the spring of2004, the new installations will make it possible to treat an additional 400 patients, vastly increasing the access to that type of treatment.Excavation work is expected to be complete by Oct.27 after which the interior of the building will be done.The project is scheduled to be completed by Dec.20.Construction on oncology wing at CHUS getting louder - page 6 Thursday, August 14, 2003 ¦ ‘ ,,MM H.THK ¦¦ RECORD Community Forum Letters to the editor Cart before the horse Dear Editor, One is always reluctant to cross swords with Ivy Weir, but it must be said that her recent Viewpoint against gay marriage makes serious mistakes, not only about the issues involved in the gay marriage debate, but also about the way language evolves.First, she claims that “the acceptance of a word into a family of languages” requires “years of study by a peer body.” Here she is placing the cart before the horse, for she refers, not to the actual entry of a word into the language, but to the inclusion of a word in dictionaries.But we all know that dictionaries do not create meanings, they merely record them.There is no “peer body” somewhere saying, “Hey, here is a nifty word that no one is using because we have yet to put it into a dictionary, so let us study it for several years and see if we should adopt it.” Instead, the editors of dictionaries notice how people are actually speaking, and then record that.“Spam” meant unwanted email long before any dictionary decided that it should.The same is already happening with the application of the word marriage to same-sex unions.Second, she says that, because marriage has always referred to heterosexual couples, we should not use it to refer to gays and lesbians.Well, it was not so long ago that nurses were always women, and senators were always white men.But, when men became nurses, and women and people of colour became senators, we did not change those words.And we did not have to wait for the experts to tell us what to do.Third, she tells us that it is not discriminatory to deny gays the right to use the word marriage, but she gives no reasons to support her declaration.However, her position is clearly discriminatory, on two grounds.Several courts in Europe, Canada and the United States have already ruled that denying gays the right to marry is a form of discrimination, either on the basis of sexual orientation, or on the basis of sex.That is why we are having this debate in the first place.As well, her position is a form of religious discrimination.The Unitarian Church, the Metropolitan Community Church, the United Church of Canada, the United Church of Christ, and Reform ¦ CWE-FIK, EMPHASIS OH THE VJOBD CEASE/ ;|IAS i ¦¦ THE ¦¦ i RECORD P.0.Box 1200 Sherbrooke J1H 5L6 or 1195 Galt E, Sherbrooke JIG 1Y7 Fax:819-569-3945 email: newsroom@sherbrooke record.com WEBsrrE: wwwAherbrookerecord.com Randy Kinnear Publisher .(819) 569-9511 Sharon McCully Editor .(819) 569-6345 Jamie Zachary Corresp.Editor .(819) 569-6345 Richard Lessard Prod.Mcr.(819) 569-9931 Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman .(819) 569-9931 Francine Thibault Prod.Superv.(819) 5694856 DEPARTMENTS Accounting .(819)5699511 Advertising .(819)5699525 Circulation.(819)569-9528 Newsroom .(819) 569-6345 Knowlton office 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 Fax:(450)2435155 MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 year 114.40 8.01 9.18 $131.59 6 MONTHS 59.00 4.13 4.73 S67.86 3 MONTHS 30.00 2.10 2.41 $34.SI Out of Quebec residents do not include PST.Rates /or other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record was founded on February 7.1897.and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by Hollinger Canadian Newspapers LP.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD.CNA, QCNA and Reconstructionist Judaism have all decided to accept gay and lesbian marriages.For the state to deny them this right is to force one religious position on to everyone.Finally, she is off base when she accuses gay people of having “absconded” with the word “gay,” as if a small and disempowered minority had that kind of control over the language.Any historian of slang could tell her that “gay” has been used to refer to sexually deviant people since at least 1860; it was at first used to refer to prostitutes and “loose” heterosexuals, and was gradually extended to homosexuals, as society at large became more aware of our existence.We merely embraced the word that society was throwing at us as an insult, as we are now doing with the word “queer,” because we are never going to give into heterosexists who try to shame us.If Weir doesn’t like it, she has only other heterosexuals to blame.Daron Westman Lennoxville Where are the English movies?Dear Editor, First of all, my sympathy goes out to the English population in and around the Sherbrooke area.I, and other English people, would love to go out with our families or loved ones to see a good movie.But I’m sure, as you know, we can’t.Sherbrooke theatres don’t believe in showing English movies.It’s like the English population has disappeared.My daughter sees a movie preview on TV and asks me if we can go.I tell her I’d love to.But when we receive The Record on Friday, it’s just another disappointment.All movies are in French (1 have nothing against French) - then you print beside the movies playing at Cinema 9, “have a good time at the movie." Please explain to me, my daughter and other families, how can we?Ask the owners of Cinema 9 how come we are discriminated against and don’t say we’re not, because we are.I won’t accept as an excuse that it is the law, or that not enough English people show up at the movies.Maybe if we see more good English movies we’d go.James Patrick Richmond Foolish dreams Dear Editor, Enclosed is a poem based on my recent recording experience.Foolish dreams It’s hard you know For a 48-year-old Who’s travelled all he can stand In little car and train And bus and airplane seats Only to reach some other beach And sweat there in the heat Who’s all but lived in Restaurants and bars Has all the education That he feels he needs And who is already All but partied out Who's unemployed because Mere money is not enough Incentive to do a job he hates Who's turned from wicked ways And does his best to live by All that Jesus says So what does someone like me do You know, to get down and Bugaloo They said Joe Clark's idea of a fling was loosening his tie And it’s getting so I Have to pray each day In order to get by Because life on the Straight and narrow Can be quite a drag When you ’re going nowhere slow So just why did I Spend 3000 bucks In quest of a dream Of such questionable luck They're only songs, you know But I don’t play the Loto So when opportunity knocked I remembered Jesus said If a man asks you to walk With him a mile, walk with him 2 So I though, well I've nothing to do And I'm in a walking mood So I just took all the dough With no thought about tomorrow And said if I lose it all I’ll somehow take the blow I’ve cut down on cigarettes And saved half my loss to date And if my songs make the grade I’ll cut some more again! And if this escapade Should somehow bring me Fortune and fame I’ll use it all On even more Foolish dreams like these.Steve Lamb Sutton RECORD Thursday, August 14, 2003 page 7 «arâgi ¦ : Anglos speak to students about T’ships experience By Kate Shingler Sherbrooke Elisabeth Bahl and Marie-Pier Cyr stepped out of their comfort zone this summer.The two 17-year-old women took part in the University of Sherbrooke’s English language summer school where, along with approximately 250 fellow teens, they were required to speak all English all the time.“I came here to learn English," said Bahl, a Lefèvre resident, who left home for the first time to participate in the five-week course.“We are only Quebec, the rest of the world is English.” Bahl, who will begin CEGEP in Drummondville in the fall, said she was familiar with the anglophone community in the Eastern Townships though she did not know it well.“1 did know this culture before, it is not completely new.” As part of the intensive program, pairs of students were asked to interview an anglophone Townshipper and convey the content of the interview in an original project by creating maps, flyers, pictures, videos and presentations.The mandatory unit was established in an effort to uncover the original English culture of the Townships.Cyr, who said she wants to learn to speak English fluently to travel and work, spoke with Piggery Theatre volunteer Jane Pankovitch to examine the her children studied in both English and French.Lyne Henripin, a University of Sherbrooke Teach English as a Second Language (TESL) teacher who is helping to coordinate and run the summer camp, said she thinks it was an empowering experience for francophones to go out into the community and function solely in English.“This program gives them the self confidence in their English that they didn’t have in high school,” she said.The beginning was very hard, admitted Bahl, who said she had to work to train herself not to immediately start speaking French first thing in the morning.“I’m very shy to speak in English,” noted Cyr.“I had to overcome my shyness when 1 came here.” The group was collectively anxious about talking to each other in English, agreed Bahl.“At the beginning no one spoke,” she laughed, adding that now the students joke and play pranks on each other in the co-ed residence.An English summer camp student showcase will take place today from 9 to 10:30 at the University of Sherbrooke’s cultural centre.Starting at 2 p.m.the camp’s annual Bread and Puppet festival will be held on the University of Sherbrooke campus near the fountain.For more information call 821-7940.PERRY BEATON/SPECIA1 University of Sherbrooke English language summer camp students Elisabeth Bahl (brunette) and Marie-Pier Cyr (blond, curly) interviewed anglophone Townshippers as part of the five-week intensive course.TESL teacher Lyne Henripin said the program was a success because the francophone students have learned to enjoy speaking English.anglo experience in this part of Quebec.“1 asked her if she spoke English in the home, and if she thought there was tension between anglophone and francophone Quebecers,” explained Cyr.“(Pankovitch) said she thought there was some tension but not in her direct experience.” The Val D’Or teenager said she admired her subject’s proficiency in two languages and was impressed that All Saints Anglican By Claudia Villemaire Special to The Record Davidson Hill Nearly two hundred people from California, British Columbia and the Maritimes joined local past and present members of this 140-year-old All Saints Anglican Church here last Sunday afternoon, The tiny church is the last building in a village where once there was a post office, general store and other merchants.Franklin Lancaster, now well into his retirement years, recalls those days long ago when kids tramped through snowdrifts to the school house near the church.“I was 16 when my father said, ‘You can take over my duties as the Minister’s Warden’.Now I’m 74.so that makes a long time with theresponsibility of taking care of this church.” Lancaster tells of major repairs and on-going maintenance that crops up every year.“We put a new roof on last year and there’s always the main frame to keep an eye on, but we have to round up volunteers to clean up the church for the yearly service each year, keep the cemetery trimmed, look after fallen trees and branches and the fence too.oh, it’s getting kind of hard now, for me.” So the local diocese and members began talking about closing the church for good.They talked about its role in local history, its influence on the families growing up nearby.It was finally decided to request a place in the history of the area and a demand was made to have the church designated a historic site.It worked.Today, All Saints Anglican church is listed among the historic sites in the area and its future is assured.The Reverend Wilbur Davidson, his home farm just across the road and the Lancaster and Davidson families have agreed to keep the church open for another few years, given the support and encouragement from the families locally and from afar.So with the sound of rain pattering on the roof, Rev.Davidson held a service that will long be remembered by the folks crammed into the wood structure where hand carved panels decorate the chancel, hand hewn boards have been carefully formed into pews and the original stained glass windows still cast soft light on bowed heads and work-gnarled hands.With a backdrop of birdsong and thrumming rain, hymns were raised, prayers solemnly repeated and an attentive congregation listened to the story of sowing the seeds of faith far and wide.tradition continues CLAUDIA VILLEMAIRE Franklin Lancaster and Reverend Davidson reminisce about earlier days at All Saints Anglican. page 8 Thursday, August 14, 2003 MAKE THE WISE 0- Convert to the most convenient payment option for your RECORD subscription: wi * : r „ Only $11.00/month Have your 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McLellan writes there are just a few outstanding issues, including possible candidates to chair the council, a process for selecting non-government representatives, and the timing of a “joint announcement.” The minister writes that she’d like to hold a telephone conference call with her provincial counterparts “to finalize our views” on the council in advance of their annual meeting - being held this year in Halifax on Sept.3-4.“Our goal should be to announce the formation of the council to Canadians prior to our September meeting.” No mention is made in the letter that the federal government is prepared to proceed without full provincial support.But senior federal officials confirm the prime minister is intent on establishing the council before he leaves office in February.They say he’s ready to create the body over the objections of some provinces, most notably Alberta, and possibly Ontario.The federal plan is to invite those provinces that are willing, to come on board now and make it clear reluctant provinces can join at a later date.The future of the council, a key recommendation of Roy Romanow’s royal commission, has been in doubt ever since the February accord.It was supposed to be created by May 5, but federal-provincial talks got bogged down.Then, it was almost announced when health ministers reached their June 6 framework agreement.But the issue was passed up to premiers for consideration at their annual meeting in July.It hit another roadblock there, when premiers released a communique saying more work needs to be done on the council’s structure and mandate, and they were willing to discuss this with the “next prime minister.” This means the proposed council would be on hold until Chretien’s successor, widely expected to be Paul Martin, takes over next year.Advocates for the council, including Romanow, say such a delay would kill all chances of it becoming a reality.And federal officials say Chrétien is refusing to let that happen.Quebec plan Quebec has said it will create its own health council to co-operate with the proposed national body, but some provinces are raising questions about how much power it should have.The prime minister is convinced the council is critical to making the health system more accountable for how billions of dollars are spent, and to providing the public greater input into how the system can be improved.But Alberta is furious.The province’s health minister, Gary Mar, recently accused Chrétien of acting “unilaterally”.“The prime minister’s modus operan-di is that if he can’t get his way, he declares what will happen,” said Mar.“This is not a way to build a nation.As far as I’m concerned, the prime minister can’t get out of office soon enough.” But even McLellan, who has worked hard to develop smooth federal-provincial relations, has publicly acknowledged her government is prepared to proceed without full provincial co-operation.“We may not have everybody who wants to sign on in September.That’s fine," she told reporters last month.“It would be desirable if all 13 jurisdictions plus the federal government, all came together and said, ‘Let’s move forward in this way, at this time.’ ^RECORD, Thursday, August 14, 2003 page 9 Fisheries expert calls for end of ‘subsidies’ By Kevin Dougherty CanWest News y-T-jhe Canadian government should stop offering Employment Insur-JL ance benefits and other “subsidies” to keep people in villages where their livelihood was derived from the depleted fishery, University of British Columbia fisheries expert Daniel Pauly said Tuesday.“Why should taxpayers’ money be spent on keeping them there?” Pauly said in a keynote address to the American Fisheries Society convention.He added farmers who no longer work the land leave for the cities “and become bank tellers.” Moratoriums on fishing northern cod and snow crab have hit fishing vil- lages in Quebec and Atlantic Canada hard, but people who manage to work for approximately 10 weeks a year can qualify for employment insurance benefits.“Why should public money be spent so people work for 10 weeks, so they can not for 42?” Pauly asked in an interview Tuesday.“Real people work 50 weeks.Staying in a village doesn’t make sense when there are no fish.” He said miners whose mines close move and immigrants, like himself, leave their native countries to move to Canada because economic opportunities are better here.“Everyone has to move,” he said.“What is wrong with fishers?” The Quebec government is looking into aquaculture - the raising of fish, such as salmon, and shellfish like mussels and scallops, in a controlled environment as an alternative to the traditional fishery for outlying villages.“We are going to pay to have an aquaculture industry,” Pauly said, questioning whether locating aquaculture ventures in the Gaspe and the Lower North Shore of the St.Lawrence River makes sense.“You are talking about a floating pig farm,” he said, explaining that aquaculture operations can generate waste and pollution, as well as parasites that can harm native species.Pauly instead favours closing designated areas to fishing to allow natural fish species to regenerate, explaining that before the advent of sophisticated technology to detect and and catch fish, the northern cod could regenerate on its own.If designated areas were totally closed to fishing and the technology used for fishing was restricted, stocks would recover, he said.“When you fish everywhere, you catch less,” he said.“When you fish less, you catch more.” Pauly added that Canada should take the high road, establishing designated no-fishing zones, as an example to other maritime countries.Doing so, he said, would give the Canadian government the moral authority to suggest that other countries do the same.PM won’t change legal formula to keep race in Montreal By Sheldon Alberts CanWest News Jean Chrétien on Tuesday ruled out changing anti-tobacco legislation in a bid to save the Montreal Grand Prix.But the prime minister said the federal government is prepared to join a Quebec delegation to find other means of keeping the race on the Formula One schedule.Ottawa has agreed to a request from the Quebec government to participate in a last-ditch effort to keep the Grand Prix in Montreal.The federal government has named a senior bureaucrat to join Quebec’s team, which is hoping to convince Formula One officials to keep the event in Canada.But Chrétien said he is not willing to amend federal anti-tobacco legislation which forbids tobacco advertising at sporting events.The law, passed in 1997 included a seven-year grace period to allow events like the Grand Prix to find new sponsors.The legislation, which comes into full effect Oct.1, was cited by Formula One officials when they took the race off their 2004 schedule.“We will not amend the law.It’s clear,” Chrétien told reporters following a meeting of the federal cabinet in Ottawa.“The Quebec government says it will not change the law, and I say the same thing." Chrétien suggested Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone be open to the possibility of permitting the Grand Prix to go without tobacco advertising.Similar exemptions are given to races in France and Britain countries with similar restrictions on tobacco advertising.HIE PHOTO The Quebec government says it will not change the law, and I say the same thing." -Prime Minister Jean Chrétien “If there are accommodations that can be made in the contract, so much the better,” Chrétien said.Immigration Minister Denis Coderre, who represents the Bourassa riding in Montreal, suggested Formula One had cancelled the Grand Prix in a heavy-handed attempt at pressuring the federal government into dropping Canadian restrictions on tobacco advertising.“It smells like blackmail,” Coderre told reporters.He said Ecclestone is “filling his pockets with money.” The Quebec government appealed for federal help to save the Grand Prix late Monday, and Ottawa has responded by naming Marc Lafrenière, a former deputy minister of Indian Affairs, to assist Quebec City in its efforts.Lafrenière is currently deputy minister responsible for Canadian economic development in Quebec.Court awards joint custody of $2-million dog By Tamara Gignac CanWest News Molly, the $2-million Dalmatian, will now have two homes after a court split ownership of the family pet at the centre of a bizarre lawsuit between a prominent businessman and his estranged stepson.The Calgary court on Tuesday refused Allan Markin’s request that 22-year-old Zakary Pashak surrender Molly and pay $1 million in damages - or keep Molly and pay $2 million.Instead, the two will share custody of the nine-year-old dog that Markin gave to Pashak as a gift for his 14th birthday.Markin, the millionaire part-owner of the Calgary Flames and chairman of Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., a large, Calgary-based energy company, is happy to have the pooch back, even if it’s just part time.He and Pashak will each get Molly for two weeks of every month.“The relationship this man had with his dog - a close companion - is truly unique,” said Ron Foster, Markin’s lawyer.“It’s inconceivable to me the son could ever claim such a strong emotional attachment.” Markin - in documents filed at Calgary’s Court of Queen’s of Bench - acknowledged he originally bought Molly as a gift for Pashak, but cared for her himself after his stepson moved out of the family home in 1998.Every day at 3 p.m., Markin would leave his office at Canada’s third-biggest independent oil and gas company to visit Molly and take her for a run, Foster told the court, and even switched the canine to an “all-vegetarian diet” to protect her safety after a single case of mad cow disease was found last May on an Alberta ranch.In an affidavit, Pashak disputed Markin’s claims he failed to provide adequate care for the dog he hand-picked from a litter of puppies, arguing he left the pooch only to attend camp and university.“When I was given Molly, I read books on raising dogs.I house-broke Molly.I took Molly to obedience classes.Molly slept at the foot of my bed every night,” he said.Pashak, who lives in a southwest Calgary home his mother, Jacqueline Flanagan, purchased as a gift for the University of Calgary’s writer-in-residence program, said he offered to meet Markin several times to discuss Molly’s custodial care, but was rebuffed.“I’m not surprised my stepdad fought for something like this.It’s how he’s been successful.But I am surprised the court is taking this seriously.It sets a strange precedent” said Pashak, a part-time DJ and freelance writer, speaking to reporters outside the courtroom.Pashak’s refusal to give up the dog caused the businessman “further humiliation, stress and harm” during a difficult period, Foster said.The wealthy oilman is currently embroiled in divorce proceedings with Flanagan, who separated from Markin in June citing adultery.Markin, who was one of Canadian Natural’s founders and until recently was the firm’s largest shareholder, has taken a leave of absence from the company to sort out domestic issues.I read books on raising dogs.I house-broke Molly.I took her to obedience classes.Molly slept at the foot of my bed. page 10 Thursday, August 14, 2003 RECORD MAGOG-ORFORD Area m 'VT- CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE ET D'INDUSTRIE MAGOG-ORFORD Business Directory Contact your advertising rep.569-9525 Lamontagne Entrepôt CLcnnnNCE Ncuj clothing Mi sc® I langous P@t Food supplies a v yj ipmaojis 245 Bourque Blvd., Magog 868-1473 FOOT SPECIALIST LABORATOIRE J.G.LANGELIER FEET 1-800-924-0599 MAGOG - 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The Lung Association's R E A X H W © R K S Help for People with COPD 1 -866-717-COPD (2673) — 1 .1 il Sm page 14 Thursday, August 14, 2003 RECORD STANBRIDGE EAST The 68th annual St.James Flower Show will be held on August 16 from 1:30 p.m.to 5:30 p.m.on the Church grounds.Reception of exhibits will be on Friday from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.and Saturday from 8:30 a.m.to 10:30 a.m.Info: Dianne Rhi-card (450) 248-3616 or Pam 248-1526.MELBOURNE Come to St.Andrew’s Church, 1169 Route 243, on Sunday, August 17, 5 p.m.to 7 p.m., enjoy a buffet supper of ham, salads, corn-on-the-cob, ice cream and strawberries or other toppings, cake and drink.Admission charged.WATERVILLE-HATLEY-NORTH HATLEY The Waterville-Hatley-North Hatley United Church Pastoral Charge: Wor- ship services on August 17: Watemlle 11 a.m.; Hatley no service, North Hatley 9:30 a.m.COMPTON Ice Cream Social on Saturday, August 16, 2 p.m.to 4 p.m., at the home of Russell and Sue Nichols, 6280 Route Louis St.Laurent (Route 147).Everyone welcome.BOLTON GLEN Hymn Sing, Sunday, August 17, 7:30 p.m., at St.Michael and All Angel’s Church in Bolton Glen.Come and sing your favorite hymns with us.COMPTON Old Trades Weekend, chair caning, quilting, blacksmithing, butter making, etc., under a tent at the Louis St.Laurent Museum, Sunday, August 17,10 a.m.to 4 p.m.DANVILLE Rev.Jennings will be participating in an Ecumenical Service in St.Felix de Kingsey on Sunday, August 17 at 11 a.m.Service at Trinity United, Danville will be held at 7:30 p.m., followed by refreshments.Also on August 24, our service will be held at 7:30 p.m.RICHMOND Brunch will be held at the Richmond Legion on Sunday, August 17 from 9:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.Everyone welcome.MELBOURNE Richmond County Historical Society will host afternoon tea at the Museum on Sunday, August 17,1:30 p.m.to 4 p.m.Featured are genealogical displays commemorating families from Yorkshire, England and British soldiers who settled Drummond County after the War of 1812.All welcome.NORTH HATLEY Sunday, August 17, 2003,10:30 a.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of North Hatley, the Reverend Kenneth Torquil MacLean will be speaking about “Another Episcopal Bishop, Not The New One” -what the life of Bishop Paul Moore says to us.All are welcome.STAN STEAD Beef & Pork Mechoui Supper, Saturday, August 23, 5:30 p.m., at Border Lake Camping, Route 143, Stanstead.Admission charged.Everyone welcome.Proceeds to benefit the Frontier Animal Society.For info: (819) 876-5016 or 876-7785.• • • This column accepts items announcing events organized by churches, service clubs and recognized charitable institutions for a $6.00 fee, $9.00 for 2 insertions of same notice, $12.00 for 3 publications.Maximum 35 words.If you have more than 35 words the charge will be $10.00 per insertion.Requests should be mailed, well in advance, to The Record, P.O.Box 1200, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1H 5L6, be signed and include a telephone number and payment Telephone requests will not be accepted.Admission charges and trade names will be deleted.No dances.Official visit from the President of the Rebekah Assembly of Quebec On August 4, 2003 the members of Fidelity Rebekah Lodge #33, of Ayer’s Cliff were honoured by the Official Visitation of the President of the Rebekah Assembly of Que., Sister Dorothy Premont, along with many members of her staff.Noble Grand, Sister Madeleine Dezan opened the meeting in form, and welcomed everyone there.All Past Elective Officers were asked to stand and be recognized, and were greeted with a verse.Acting Conductor, Sister Thelma Picken was then asked to retire with Appointed Officers of all branches of the Order and introduce them.They were welcomed, and seated.The Elective Officers were then presented and properly greeted.The Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge of Que., Brother Johnathon Smith, then had the honour and pleasure of introducing the Grand Master of Que., and his father.Brother Lloyd Thursday, Aug.14,2003 North 08-14-03 A J 7 6 V 8 6 4 3 ?A Q J 4 A K 4 West East A A A 3 2 V K J 10 7 V 9 5 2 ?10 9 7 6 ?8 5 3 A Q J 8 5 A A 10 9 6 2 South A KQ 10 9 8 5 4 V A Q ?K 2 A 7 3 Dealer: South Vulnerable: East-West South West North East 1 A Dbl.Redbl.2 A Pass Pass 2 A Pass 4 A Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: A Q Smith.He was given “the Honours” and seated at left of the Noble Grand.We are proud of both of them.The Assembly Marshal of the Rebekah Assembly of Que., Sister Gladys Payne, officially presented the President of the Rebekah Assembly of Que., Sister Dorothy Premont.As she was being escorted in her song, “One Day at a Time” was sung.She was then introduced and given “The Honours,” welcomed with verse, and seated to the right to the N.G., where she received a ceramic bell and a monetary gift.Sunday p.m.Herb and Rhoda Pratt from Gubson, Alberta, telephoned Ernestine and wished to be remembered to all.Cards were signed for Sister Pat Robinson, Fern Lapointe, and Alice Planidin, who have been under the weather.We all wish them well, also Gladys Davis.The Camp Massawippi evening was fairly well attended and we ate well and Redouble with three-card support By Phillip Alder The opener bids one of a suit, the next player makes a takeout double, and the responder redoubles.As we have seen over the last three days, often the responder is short in partner’s suit and hoping to extract a juicy penalty from the opponents.However, if the opener bid one of a major, it is possible that the responder has exactly three-card support for that suit and 10-plus high-card points.On the second round, the responder supports his partner’s major, with a jump if having game-forcing values.Here, North starts with redouble, then supports spades to show game-invitational strength with exactly three spades.South is happy to take a shot at game.(Remember, if South had bid enjoyed the program.The plaque for the Camp is a beautiful work of art.The Grand Master’s Reception was also mentioned and he is wished a happy and successful year.We participated at Goodwill Day and had a good time.Thanks to the Committee.A few of us attended the church service and “Home Day” festivities.We were entertained and well-fed, thanks to that committee! There is a nice sign for the Home, and a delicious cake, beautifully decorated, was enjoyed with ice cream.The President’s reception is the 9th of August, and some will be attending.District District are coming up and information re: those will be given next meeting.The annual benefit dinner for the E.K.Home is soon, and tickets are on sale.Next month is nomination of officers, and Installations follow these.spades on the second round, he would have shown some 10-12 high-card points.) West leads the club queen.Declarer covers with dummy’s king, but East wins with the ace and carefully continues with the club 10, so that he can hold the lead for a heart shift.Since West is sure to have the heart king for his takeout double.South wins with the ace.Then, if he plays a trump immediately, he will lose four tricks: one spade, one heart and two clubs.Declarer must discard that heart loser before attacking spades.So, he cashes the diamond king, crosses to dummy’s diamond jack, and jettisons that pesky heart queen on the diamond ace.Finally, it is time to remove the missing trumps.South’s 10 tricks are six spades, one heart and three diamonds.What does reponder do with four-card major-suit support?Tune in tomorrow.Under “Good of the Order” several dignitaries spoke followed by the Grand Master who expressed his pleasure at being present and extended the “Greetings” from Grand Lodge, that from his slate of officers and his own personal greetings.There was a standing ovation for our President, Sister Dorothy Premont, who thanked us for all courtesies, extended the “Greetings” from the Rebekah Assembly, her slate of officers and her own personal greetings.Her reception is Aug.9, at Knowlton and many of us plan to attend.We wish both the heads of the Order a pleasant and successful year, and plan to be present at several of their Official Visitations.The meeting closed “in form”, and everyone had good food and a social hour.Submitted by Ernestine Whipple Inverness Maxine McCrea Edna Smith from Richmond came to spend a weekend with me and together we attended the pork supper at the lake in Ste Agathe.We called on Ethel Campbell and Eva Kelly.Also attended the Saturday night dance at Kinnear’s Mills, church service at Candlish on Sunday morning followed by the annual church picnic (indoors out of the rain) and music on the “village green” in the afternoon under clearing sky.Mildred Flemming of Addison, Ont., and Frances Goodwin of Bury with Edward Wright, Sherbrooke made some afternoon calls for visits with old friends and neighbours in this area.Congratulations and very best wishes to Margaret Dempsey who recently celebrated her 95th birthday with family and friends at the home of Ray, Janet and Lisa Dempsey. ^RECORD: Thursday, August 14, 2003 page 15 In Memoriams Deaths Deaths Death HILL - In loving memory of my dear husband, Alvah M.Hill, who passed away 10 years ago today.No words can fill the emptiness Since you were called away, I miss your voice, your loving touch And your thoughtful caring ways.Loved always, MARION Card of Thanks BROCK - We would like to thank our family for the wonderful birthday party.We would also like to thank our friends and neighbours for the cards and gifts and best wishes we received.Please consider this âs a personal thank you to everyone.JOYCE & HARVEY BROCK Sawyerville Jeanne Lowiy Miss Rachelle Buck and Miss Brigille Buck of Vancouver, B.C., spent a few days in Sawyerville with their grandmother, Mrs.Agnes Buck, before leaving to go overseas.Rachelle will holiday in England and Brigitte will go to Holland, where she has employment.Mr.and Mrs.Clinton Smith of Ottawa called on Justin and Jeanne Lowiy.Ronnie Cowan of Norval and Kendora Hinds of Granby, Murial McGowan of West Brome were recent callers of Mrs.Evelyn Macy also Elizabeth McKinney was a caller.Mr.and Mrs.Real Smith and little son Brandon were overnight guests of their aunt and uncle Edie and Ian McBumey and family in High Forest, Mrs.Evelyn Macy was a supper guest.Mr.and Mrs.Douglas MacKay were dinner guests of Edie and Ian McBumey and Mrs.Evelyn Macy was there as she had spent the night in High Forest.Dr.Bridgella Sebastian of New Waterford was a week end guest of her parents, Mr.and Mrs.Curtis Lowry, was here for her dad's and Deiter’s birthdays.Jeanne Lowry accompanied the Spice of life to La Craig in Cookshire for dinner and after we went to the flower place at Bishop-ton.Justin and Jeanne Lowry were in Brook-bury for visit with George and Reta Liber-beau.Jeanne Lowry attended a “Pampered Cher party at the home of Faith Harmer in High Forest on Saturday night.COLLINS, Jeannine (nee Vignola) - At Sherbrooke peacefully, on August 12, 2003, beloved wife of Frank Collins.Daughter of the late Edmour Vignola (the late Therese Favreau), sister of the late Raymond Vignola (the late Rita Crevier) and the late Rene Vignola (Huguette Prud’Homme).She will be sorely missed by her niece Diane Vignola and step-son Frank Richard Collins.Friends may visit Saturday, August 16, 2003 at Cass Funeral Home, 900 Clough, Ayer’s Cliff from 2:30 -4:30 p.m.In lieu of flowers, you may wish to make a donation to the charity of your own choice.At the specific request of the deceased, there will be no service.KENNEDY, Claire (nee Marion) - Peacefully at the CHUS Fleurimont Hospital, Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at the age of 78.Beloved wife of the late Desmond.Cherished mother of Marion (Ken Mac-Queen), Louise (the late John Boyce), Suzanne (Real Labbe) and the late Martin.Claire will also be sadly missed by her grandchildren, sisters, nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and her beloved Marbles.There will be visitation at Cass Funeral Home, 900 Clough, Ayer's Cliff, (819-876-5213), Friday, August 15th from 12 -1 p.m., followed by the service in the Funeral Home at 1 p.m.Cards of Thanks LEITH, Edward - We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who helped in any way at the time of Ed-ward’s death.Thanks for the many cards and donations in his memory.I would also like to thank everyone who remembered me while I was in hospital.EVA LEITH AND FAMILY We want to thank everyone who came the supper, benefit of St.Patrick’s Church.To Holly, Connie and Carol for all their work, and Buzz-Reg, Margaret and Garnet - Jenn, many thanks.To Stewart Hopps, to all that donated to the raffle, made it a success.ELSIE PAIGE Rector’s Warden DERECK LACOSTE People’s Warden MASTINE, Clifford - Passed away at the CHUS Fleurimont Hospital in Sherbrooke on August 12,2003.Clifford Frederick Mas-tine of Melbourne in his 75 th year.Beloved husband of Joyce Hodge and dear father of Ron (Solange Leveille), the late Gary, Wayne (Lee Anne Grandsire) and Paul (Jennifer Rantz).Beloved grandfather of Steve (Patricia Tremblay) and Scott (Karine Pinard), Jason and Kaitlyn, and Colt and Dylan.Great-grandfather of Joshua Mastine.Brother of Margaret Blake (the late Harold), the late Stanley (Ethel), Blanche (the late Nelson), Everett (Eileen), the late Harold (Shirley), Raymond (Elizabeth), Marjorie Doyle (Lloyd), John (Barbara), Dorothy Bushey (Roy), and Hazel Pezzi (Harry).Brother-in-law to the late Merrill Hodge (Mary Frances), the late Ken Hodge (the late Frances), the late Keith Hodge (Viola), Doris Stevens (Ken), Jean Hutt (Marshall), and the late Les Hodge (Audrey).Clifford also leaves behind many friends and other relatives.Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 295 Principale St., Richmond, where family and friends may visit on Wednesday, August 13th from 7 to 9 p.m„ Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.Funeral service will be held at the Richmond - Melbourne United Church, Richmond, on Friday, August 15th, 2003 at 2 p.m., with the Rev.Reginald Jennings officiating.Burial in the Tren-holm Cemetery, Trenholm, Que.Donations in Clifford’s memory may be made to the Trenholm United Church Building Fund, c/o Lillian Blanchette, 36 Ave.Melbourne, Richmond, Que.JOB 2H0.Gone to be with Gary ROSS, Cedi - Peacefully at the CHUS Hotel Dieu Hospital, Sherbrooke, Que., on Tuesday, August 12th, 2003 in his 91st year.Cecil Arnold Ross, son of the late Adam M.Ross and the late Annie Olson, beloved brother of Clara (late Lyle Herring), Bishop-ton and the late Eileen Ross and cherished uncle of Norma (Robert Harrison), Bury and Feme McConnell, Lennoxville, great-uncle of Douglas McConnell (Samantha) and great great-uncle of Phillip.Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 554 Main St., Bury, Que., where family and friends may visit on Wednesday, August 13th, 2003 from 7 -9 p.m„ and on Thursday, August 14th, 2003 from 1:00 - 1:45 p.m., followed by the funeral service at the St.Paul’s Anglican Church, Bury, Que., at 2 p.m.Rev.Sister Mary Florence Liew offidating.Interment in the Bury Protestant Cemetery.As memorial tributes, donations to the St.Paul’s Rest Home, Bury, Que., would be greatly appre-dated by the family.ROSS, Dr.James Leger - Died peacefully at the Sherbrooke Hospital surrounded by his family on August 13, 2003.Jim was born in Montreal on September 12, 1929.He is survived by his wife Mary Lynn, his children Tony (Julie Anne), Heather, Andy and Peter, his grandchildren Jessica, Rebecca and Vanessa, his sister Christine, his sisters-in-law Ruth and Barbara.A graduate of McGill University, Jim worked for many years as a surgeon at the Sherbrooke Hospital in Sherbrooke, Que.Throughout his life he was very active in the community, serving on the school board, the regional health council and on the Corporation of Bishop’s University.Jim was one of the founding members and president of the Townshippers Association.A lifelong outdoorsman, Jim lived the last few years of his life in North Hatley, Que., and served as president of the Mas-sawippi Water Protection Association.There will be visitation at the Bishop’s University Chapel on Friday, August 15, 2003 from 7 - 9 p.m.The funeral service will be held at the Chapel at Bishop’s University on Saturday, August 16, 2003 at 3 p.m.Burial at the Reedsville Cemetery, North Hatley.Donations in memory of Jim may be sent to Bishop’s University Foundation, Alumni and Development Office, Lennoxville, Que., JIM 1Z7, Townshippers Foundation, 100-257 Queen St., Lennoxville, Que., JIM 1K7 or to Massawippi Water Protection, Box 599, North Hatley, Que., JOB 2C0.Funeral entrusted to the Steve L.Elkas Funeral Home, Sherbrooke, tel.: (819) 565-1155, fax: (819) 820-8872.RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH « DEATH NOTICES, CARDS DF THANKS.IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 320 per word.Minimum charge $8.00 ($9.20 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions -15% off, 3 insertions - 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'¦THE — RECORD People often see only what they want to see Dear Annie: I’m a 17-year-old girl, and I’m worried about my friend, “Bette.” Every time I see her, I notice nasty-looking scars or scrapes on her arms.I confronted Bette about the marks, but she insists she’s had them for years and it’s no big deal.I know she is lying to me.I’ve seen her a number of times, and those scars weren’t there earlier.Not only that, but they seem to be getting worse — they are longer, wider and redder than when I saw them last.I asked Bette’s boyfriend if she has been cutting herself, but he insists she is fine and there’s no mutilation going on.I also talked to my mom.She said if Bette were cutting herself, her parents probably know about it, because they’ve seen her at soccer games with the sleeves on her jersey rolled all the way up to her shoulders.What do you think, Annie?— Concerned Friend Dear Friend: People often see only what they want to see.It’s possible Bette’s parents are unaware of her scars.It’s also possible she has some kind of skin irritation and a doctor is handling it.You sound like a caring friend.Talk to Bette again, and tell her about your concerns.Urge her to have a heart-to-heart with her parents, the school counselor or the soccer coach if something is troubling her.Dear Annie: I have read a lot of letters in your column about husbands and boyfriends using the Internet to pick up women.I have the same problem.My husband, “Derek,” can’t seem to stop writing these other women, even after he gets caught and promises never to do it again.I have found flirtatious e-mails and profiles of women on the computer.Of course, in his own profile, he doesn’t indicate that he is a married man.Derek never checks his e-mail when I am home.He waits until I am out of the house.He makes sure to delete anything I might read.Meanwhile, our social life is nonexistent.We never do anything together.I am tired of all the sneaking around and secret e-mails and passwords, and have reached the point where I no longer care.I am just happy to see letters like mine printed in your column.I wonder how men would feel if we were doing the same thing.— Sick of Internet Cheaters Dear Sick: They would feel as you do — suspicious and betrayed.Internet cheating is not confined to males.Plenty of women are online, chatting, flirting and sometimes meeting up with other men.Derek ought to be marked “return to sender.” Dear Annie: I’m 92 years of age and live by myself, thank God.I’ve never married nor had children.I’m planning to write a will and am thinking of leaving everything equally to my four nephews and two nieces.They are between 53 and 66 years of age.There was a time when we were quite close, partic- ularly when they were growing up.However, much to my sadness, I’ve had continued contact only with two of my nephews.I haven’t seen the others in more than 30 years.Should I include all of them in my will for the sake of treating everyone equally?Or should I leave everything to the two nephews who call and visit me often?I’m concerned that after I die, there may be some resentment toward those who are on the inheritance list.— Bachelor Uncle Dear Uncle: Nothing like waiting until the last minute to make out a will.You do not owe your nieces and nephews anything.However, if you want to keep resentment to a minimum, we suggest giving each of them a little something, then add to that what you would like to give those nephews who have continued to be part of your life.If the others don’t like it, too bad.Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.Annie’s Mailbox Service of Holy Eucharist and Baptism celebrated at Christ Church Canterbury On Sunday, August 3, 2003 a service of Holy Eucharist and Baptism was celebrated at Christ Anglican Church, Canterbury, Que., The Rev.Sister Mary Florence Liew officiated, assisted by Lay Reader Mary Sylvester.Muriel Mayhew presided at the organ.The infant daughter of Robyn (Parsons) and Edward Jacklin received the rites of Holy Baptism and the names Lil- lie Catherine.Lillie’s godparents are her uncle Richard Parsons and friends Jennifer Ward and Jodi Coleman.Also present were Lillie’s grandparents, Barry and Wanda Parsons and Catherine Jacklin and great-grandmother, Evelyn Greenshields, many aunts, uncles and cousins, great-aunts and uncles and two great-great-aunts and uncle besides other friends and relatives who came to welcome this beautiful child into the community.This celebration of Holy Baptism was one week short of falling on the 65th anniversary of the Lillie’s great-grandparents, the late Thomas and Doris (Mayhew) Parsons received the sacrament of matrimony in this very same church on August 10,1938.Due to the dwindling Anglican con- gregation in the area, this beautiful little church, is seldom used, once a year and on special occasions.It was built in 1896, by local craftsmen, and has to be seen to really appreciate the intricate work and design of the beautiful woodwork of the interior.It is sad to note that this lovely building is badly in need of a new roof.Nina Rowell Baldwin’s Mills United Church celebrates 115th anniversary The 115th anniversary of the Baldwin’s Mills United Church was held on Sunday, August 3rd.The service was conducted by the Rev.Mead Baldwin, with the participation of Oliver Baldwin organist, Ryan and Jonah Baldwin who took up the collection, Caroline Baldwin reading lessons and Melissa Baldwin who rang the bell.The service combined the themes of the history of the congregation, its roots in Methodism, and the 300th anniversary of the birth of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism.The Rev.Mead Baldwin shared many of his memories of growing up in the congregation.This prompted others to share their memories such as Tom Barbour’s church- painting bee.This congregation with its roots in the Methodist tradition, met for prayer and worship in private homes, and in the local school.Methodists had been in the area since 1804, but the first record of the congregation’s existence was in 1875, as a part of the Barnston Circuit of the Methodist Church of Canada.The Baldwin’s Mills Church was built in the summer of 1888.The Rev.William Adams, Methodist minister of the Barnston Circuit, signed the deed on June 25th, 1888, and helped with construction.The church was dedicated on September 27th, 1888.This congregation voted to join the United Church of Canada in 1925.The first service here as a United Church congregation took place on June 14, 1925, and was led by Rev.Henry Mick.• The beginning of the modern era started in 1936, when Rev.Horace Car-son, representing Quebec Sherbrooke Presbytery, applied to the United Theological College for a summer student for the Baldwin’s Mills-Heathton field.Thomas R.Barbour was sent out and arrived on May 7, 1936.Interestingly, he later returned to build a cottage and spend his latter years here, the first of many student ministers who have done so such as Allen Law and Bill Close.This arrangement continued until the Heathton congregation folded in 1953 (Members of the former Heathton con- Bury’s Canada Celebrations Happy Birthday Ulric Nutbrown Open house to celebrate Saturday, August 30th, 2003 2:00-4:00 p.m.Community Hall Kinnear’s Mills Wishing you a wonderful 80th year! 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