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THE record The voice of the eastern Townships since 1897 65 CENTS WWW.SHERBROOKERECORD.COM Tuesday, July 10, 2001 Harel adopts charter for new city of Sherbrooke By Daniel Huot Sherbrooke Municipal Affairs Minister Louise Harel announced the decree for the creation of the new city of Sherbrooke during a press conference Monday afternoon, but shied away from proving the merger is cost-effective.Harel was reluctant to release statistics showing how much money residents and businesses could save thanks to the merger.Instead, she’ll be transferring the documents to the new city’s transition committee.It will be left to its members to reveal their content.“I’m less enthusiastic than last fall to make them public because of the use that was made of them,” she said.“I’m more cautious.They’re only predictions.I suffered a little because of the statistics that I made public.” The new city cannot lay off employees or bureaucrats on the sole basis of its creation.Harel also announced Serge Racine as head of Sherbrooke’s transition committee on Monday.Shermag’s administrative committee’s president acted as the Sherbrooke’s director general for five years, and has always stayed close to municipal affairs and politics.Racine was out of town yesterday, but he’ll be nominating up to seven transition committee members at a later date.They include the hiring of a director general, a clerk and a treasurer for the new city.The committee will have to authorize all decisions involving the extension of the present municipalities’ credit beyond Dec.31, the day before the merger comes into effect.See Merger, Page 4 Ruling favours Ayer’s Cliff developer By Tom Peacock Along-awaited judgment regarding a contentious development outside Ayer’s Cliff came down Monday evening from the Quebec Superior Court, flavouring developer Richard Goulet.The request for a permanent injunction filed by the Concerned Citizens of Ayer’s Cliff (CCA) was thrown out.The plaintiff was also forced to pay the defendants legal fees of approximately $18,000.However, no damages were awarded, although Goulet had sued the CCA for $300,000 in damages.The CCA had previously won two temporary injunction against Goulet's development last year, but the last one they filed was rejected.See Ayer's Cuff, Page 4 Focused on Literacy PERKY BEATON/SPECIAL Nathan Goyette and his mom Lisa Davis are currently enrolled in the PAPAL Literacy Program which works on getting parents more involved in their child's reading.For the full story, See Page 9.PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Municipal Affairs Minister Louise Harel announced the decree for the creation of the new city of Sherbrooke at a press conference Monday.RCM calls on (EC to withdraw frequency bid Staff Radio Communautaire Missisquoi is continuing its demand that CBC back away from a coveted radio frequency, but has offered a compromise solution as well.“If the CBC clearly shows that there are significant areas in our proposed broadcast zone where CBC Radio One from either 88.5 FM Montreal or 91.7 FM Sherbrooke cannot be heard, in the spirit of sharing community resources, we would be willing to enter into an agreement with CBC to affiliate to your radio network and carry major news and information programs on a live or delayed basis," said RCM in a press release.See Radio, Page 4 July 31-Auqust 4 AUGUST 9-AUGUST 25 JULY 12-JUIY 28 ROYAL BANKH FINANCIAL GROUP Tp« Second City Toaring Company Sponsored by.Two piano* Foar Hand?by Ted Dyksta and Richard Greenblatt, starring Richard Todd Adams & Tom Frey Lacien :,¦ ¦- -• ' .>.Children take advantage of the automated water park in Ascot, which was opened on Monday.Mayor Robert Pouliot officially opened the facility that, along with the revamping of soccer and baseball fields as well as a walkway, came with a $500,000 price tag.PJLL page 6 Tuesday, July 10, 2001 i THE i Community Forum Letters to the Editor Nothing justifies keeping dolphins in captivity Dear Editor In an article that appeared on June 22 in The Record, The Granby Zoo defended its project to create a dolphinarium.As a response, The Eastern Townships Society for the Protection of Animals has no choice but to publicly voice it opposition to this project for a number of reasons.First of all, remember that the Granby Zoo is planning the construction of two dolphinariums over the next few years — a contact aquarium with the dolphins in Granby, and a “public" aquarium in the Old Port of Montreal.Contrary to the idea expressed by a Zoo representative in The Record, it is false to state that there is no regional opposition in the French-speaking population, and that the only opposition comes from animal rights groups in Ontario and the U.S.SPAs in the Eastern Townships and Mauricie, the Montèrègie SPCA and the Bond Foundation for animal welfare have officially spoken out against the creation of dolphinariums at Granby Zoo.If in- COURTESY APEXPREDATORS.COM ternational organizations have joined their voice to the movement, it is because the situation is sufficiently alarming to see the creation of a coalition.Secondly, the Zoo implied in the article that the principal argument used against their project has been the denunciation of the capture of dolphins in the wild, and that, because Granby Zoo would only house captive-born dolphins, this argument carries no weight.We are indeed opposed to the capture of dolphins in the wild, but that is just part of our reasons for formally contesting the development of a dolphinarium, regardless of whether or not the dolphins were born in captivity.Here is why: Active and gregarious, dolphins travel a number of kilometres each day, and can dive 200 metres deep with their companions.In captivity, these animals are destined to lead a sedentary life.This certainly contributes to the explanation that, despite food and veterinary care received, there is a significant statistical difference between the survival rate of dolphins in captivity and those in the wild.Studies have also shown that many dolphins live for seven years in captivity, while in the wild they can live for up to 50 years.Isn’t this sad fact the best indicator that dolphins are in no way adapted to live an artificial life?As well, Richard O’Barry, trainer of five dolphins who portrayed the celebrated Flipper, and who now actively speaks out against keeping dolphins in captivity, recently noted in The Record that by only keeping captive-born dolphins in this environment, it does not excuse this practice.Approving the dolphinarium project will encourage demands, and even perpetuate the captive-born dolphin commerce.Finally, the capacity of a species to reproduce in captivity is not proof ¦ TH !•:¦»¦ - RECORD P.O.Box 1200 ShcrbrookeJlH 5L6 or 1195 Call H.Sherbrooke JIG 1Y7 Fax:819-569-3945 e-mail: newsroomSsherbrookerecord com Website: www sherbrookerecord.com Randy Kinnear Publisher .(819) 569-9511 Sharon McCuixy Editor .(819) 569-6345 Jamie: Zachary Corresp.Editor .(819) 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SOTARlkPEErcCMANCE QNlYtWM) TOAÉNT, EN30Y-' •CGW that living conditions meet their needs.According to the Humane Society of the United States, the instinct to reproduce is so strong that even in a hostile or inadequate environment, animals will reproduce.As for the benefits to humans, the project’s educational value — given great importance by Granby Zoo - is far from proven.Can observing dolphins in captivity, with their unnatural behaviors due to their artificial environment, bring* a better understanding of these animals?The main message that this project transmits is that it is acceptable to keep animals in captivity, to their detriment, for the sole purpose of entertaining humans.Also, approval of the dolphin zootherapy project at the Granby Zoo does not appear to be unanimous.There is no proof that this will provide additional therapeutic value to zootherapy programs already in existence for a number of years with pets and farm animals.What is the justification to put a program with dolphins into place?Finally, while promoters of projects that involve swimming with dolphins portray these animals as delightful friends who love to interact with humans, reality is quite often very different.Biting, tearing, bruises and fractures are inflicted by dolphins on humans who are adventurous enough to swim with them.The National Marine Fisheries Service, a federal American agency responsible for the swimming with dolphins programs, have registered more than a dozen cases of injuries to humans between 1989 and 1992.In the face of these observations, the only beneficiary of this project is the Granby Zoo.For all of these reasons, The Eastern Townships SPA is against the creation of dolphinariums.Dolphins are wild animals; the ocean is their home.We must protect their natural habitat, not create an artificial world whereby they lose their essence of life little by little.Let’s mobilize to prevent, here in the Eastern Townships, dolphins from being needlessly reduced to a miserable existence in an aquarium where they are but a shell of their true selves.Chantal Foucher, President Eastern Townships Society for the Protection of Animals Council must protect heritage building’s Dear Editor, I sympathize with John Heath’s neighbors, but I believe the “solution” is being imposed heavy handed and not in our community’s best interests.Rather than resorting to a remedy that was dropped by chance in their laps, our council should have dealt with the issue with the type of bylaws that other communities use to protect heritage buildings and the rights of residents from neighbors who seriously detract from their quality of life.We cannot afford to lose any of the heritage buildings which help define our community.Chris Severs via email THE.Tuesday, July 10, 2001 page 7 Huntingville Universalist comes to life again PHOTOS COURTESY PHYLLIS EMERY The last wedding ceremony held in the church prior to its closing in 1952.Huntingville Universalist Church before its restoration in 1998.As we view the simple dignity of the newly-restored Huntingville Universalist Church, situated on Route 147 in Huntingville, we are motivated to picture the past lives that frequented this bit of Eastern Townships history.The church was erected in 1844, closed in 1952 as a Universalist Church, and was reopened in the fall of 2000 after restoration was completed.Now, new ties will be formed again at the Church, with three services planned for July 15, Aug.12, and Oct.7.The July and October services will be conducted by Reverend Brendan Hadash, with Reverend Kenneth MacLean presiding over the service in August.All services will commence at 10:30 a.m.— Submitted by Phyllis Emery, Skeats Heritage Huntingville The Record Reader’s Survey In The Record’s ongoing effort to respond to reader expectations, we are enlisting your help.Please take a moment to answer the questions below so that we can continue to provide you with a daily newspaper that meets your needs.Send your 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lower-than-market-rate loans to Northwest to purchase at least 75 44-seat re gional jets.Ottawa will bankroll up to 80 per cent of the contract’s value, or roughly $1.8 billion, he said.Similar terms will be applied if Northwest exercises its option to buy another 75 of the specially configured 44-seat aircraft.In all, the deal announced Monday could see Northwest purchasing up to 250 aircraft.Pettigrew said Brazil had been going to “extraordinary lengths” in an attempt to secure the two key contracts, an order from Air Wisconsin in February and Monday’s Northwest contract, and that the federal government wants to ensure Montreal-based Bombardier is on equal footing when it competes internationally.“It is not our preferred course of ac- tion,” Pettigrew said during a hastily called press conference Monday.“Both airlines (Northwest and Air Wisconsin) are flourishing.(but) we had to put an end to these illegal advantages." Industry Minister Brian Tobin concurred, saying Canada needs to protect its jobs.“Across the country, the Canadian aerospace industry employs over 90,000 workers and this government’s message is clear: we are committed to protecting those jobs against illegal practices,” Tobin said in a statement.Pettigrew said the contract will produce 1,500 new jobs for Bombardier and its suppliers.John Duncan, the newly appointed trade critic for the Canadian Alliance, said Tobin misled Canadians when he said in January that the Air Wisconsin deal would be a “one-time thing.“(Monday’s) announcement confirms that short-term subsidies are being pursued rather than long-term rules-based trade under the WTO,” said Duncan.On its surface, the 15-year loan flouts World Trade Organization rules by offering funds for five years longer than what is considered acceptable and at the Commercial Interest Reference Rate (CIRR), currently 6.24 per cent, which is at least one percentage point lower than the minimum standard of CIRR-plus-one.jgsgg^j ï ?monthly”bank withdrawals ] I I (we) authorize The Record to process a debit from my (our) account on the secondi I day of each month, beginning (month/year)_____________.1 (we) have enclosed al * blank cheque marked “VOID" which indicates account information.I Signature__________________________________________________________________ I 1 Name______________________________________________________________________ | I Address_____________________________________________City____________________| 1 Prov.____________________________Postal Code______________________________! 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Just fill in the authorization form below.Mail to: P.O.BOX 1200 SHERBROOKE QC J1H5L6 For information call (819) 569-9528 THF mm RECORD The terms are similar to those used by Ottawa earlier in the year to secure a $3-billion contract for Bombardier from Air Wisconsin, an affiliate of United Airlines.In both cases, the government claims it was simply matching the terms offered by the Brazilian government to support the sales pitch of Em-braer, Bombardier’s principal competitor.The two companies and their respective governments have been embroiled in a tit-for-tat trade battle for more than five years in which both countries had been found guilty of providing illegal export subsidies to assist in the sales of Bombardier and Embraer aircraft.Pettigrew said he hopes the fact that Canada has shown it will not allow Brazil to undercut Bombardier will “once and for all” bring Brazil back to the negotiating table to hammer out a long-term solution.Far from being more willing to negotiate, a defiant Brazil said Monday that it plans to file a second complaint against Canada at the WTO to go along with the one it filed in February over the Air Wisconsin contract.“Canada is using one-shot operations with no transparency rather than official programs to finance Bombardier,” said Jose Alfredo Graca Lima, Brazil’s chief trade negotiator, adding that Brazil plans to challenge the Northwest deal at the WTO.In a submission to the WTO, Brazil calls the Canada Account a “secret slush fund,” a characterization that the federal government and EDC reject.Bombardier has a longstanding and close relationship with Ottawa, hiring many of its top executives from civil servant ranks and being among the largest donors to all major parties.Aside from the Big Five banks and their brokerage arms, Bombardier was the Liberal party’s largest corporate donor last year.Bombardier gave the Liberals $100,502, $40,000 to the Canadian Alliance and $25,000 to the Progressive Conservatives.This does not include possible donations to individual riding associations, which are not required to be disclosed under Elections Canada rules.The fact that they give money probably has no bearing on whether they receive assistance, said Walter Robinson, federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.He said Canadians should be concerned that “this kind of corporate welfare is regularly being directed to Ottawa’s privileged son.Bombardier.“Why should individual entrepreneurs in Halifax or a small company in Calgary continue to subsidize deep pocketed - not to mention hugely successful - transnational corporations such as Bombardier?” Robinson said.He said Canada might be able to beat Brazil in a subsidy war, but by not sticking to the moral high ground, they destroy their credibility at the WTO when they call for ends to much higher-staked problems, including agricultural subsidies.“Using the leverage of government financing deals to secure competitive advantage does not serve Canada’s long-term economic interests.” Average salary of First Nations chiefs highest By Rick Mofina Southam News First Nations chiefs in Atlantic Canada earned the highest average salary among chiefs in the country, while those in British Columbia earned the lowest, according to new federal figures.Atlantic chiefs averaged $63,585 in salary for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, while their B.C.counterparts were paid $29,590.The average salary for Canadian chiefs was $44,234, according to data submitted to the Department of Indian Affairs by 566 First Nations.“The figures show our leaders are certainly not overpaid by any stretch of the imagination,” said Assembly of First Nations spokesman Jean LaRose.LaRose suggested the average salary for Canadian mayors is likely higher “and they don’t have the range of provincial, federal and international issues that many chiefs have to deal with," he said.Average salaries for Canadian mayors were not available, but according to recent reports on council meetings, the mayor of Ottawa earns $110,000, the mayor of North Bay, Ont., receives $50,000, and the mayor of a small city like Owen Sound, Ont., gets $25,000 a year.The First Nation salary and travel expense figures were released to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation under Access to Information.The records show that Saskatchewan chiefs had the highest average travel expenses at $30,384, while Yukon chiefs had the lowest at $4,793.Across Canada chiefs spent an average $15,316 on travel expenses.Richard Truscott, Saskatchewan director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, questioned the salary and travel figures.“I think they’re likely low,” Truscott said.“I think the numbers are much higher, possibly by 30 or 40 per cent because they’re tax free." 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David Moore (819) 564-2303 s s Tuesday, July 10, 2001 Page 9 Helping parents help their kids to read PAPAL literacy program hits homes By Tom Peacock Austin Reading is fun.Not like riding your bike, or swimming in the pool, or chasing the dog around the yard, but fun in a different way.In a quiet way.In a strange way.For a moment, you forget where you are and go to places brought to life within books.Nathan Goyette may be a little guy, but he’s a big reader.He reads some of his own books, and he likes getting his mom to read him some of his favourite books too.In class, Nathan is starting to read out loud, but he’s still a little shy.Once he gets better at it, you’ll be able to hear him from outside in the yard.Nathan’s older brothers Leslie and Rodney like reading too.On this particular day though they aren't doing too much reading.Their cousin is riding around on a scooter, Leslie is off on his mountain bike and Rodney and Nathan are busy talking to the newspaper guy.Recently the Goyette family has been meeting with Sunny Benchimol from the St.Francis Literacy Council’s new Parents as Partners as Learners (PAPAL) program.The program caught on quickly in the Magog area, with 10 families now registered in Benchimol’s core group.Benchimol visits every week with her core group during the school year, and now that the summer holidays have started, she still visits the families, but on her own time.The PAPAL program teaches parents and children important life skills.By encouraging them and building their selfesteem, the program attempts to help kids who have plenty of potential, but all too often fall through the cracks created by a difficult learning environment at home.The Goyette family home, located in the beautiful rolling countryside outside of Magog, is certainly a challenging learning environment; neighbours, brothers, sisters and cousins are constantly running circles around the property.Finding a quiet corner to sit down and read is not easy.Lisa Davis and her husband Ronald Goyette, the parents of the Goyette boys and their two older siblings Samantha and Terry, are working hard to make sure their children keep up in school.However, five kids is a handftil, and a bit of help is certainly appreciated.“It has made a big difference in their confidence,” Davis explains.“Sunny has helped me a lot.Before, the boys didn’t want any part of (reading), but PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Pictured (left to right): Teny Goyette, Nathan Goyette, Sunny Benchimol (PAPAL animator), Rodney Goyette, Lisa Davis, Samantha Goyette and Katherine Lyonnais (Literacy Council intern) now they want me to read to them, and ents that are also willing to learn also re-they also want to read.” ally helps.But as Benchimol explains, having par- See Literacy, Page 11 Bilingual services for Lennoxville up in the air By Daniel Huot Lennoxville At a press conference on Monday afternoon, Municipal Affairs Minister Louise Harel was unable to say for sure whether the new city of Sherbrooke will be sending bilingual tax bills to Lennoxville’s residents.Harel said the city could offer bilingual services to the Lennoxville borough once the municipality becomes a part of Sherbrooke on January 1,2002.But when asked for a definite answer, the minister could not offer one.“I think so.Lennoxville’s residents get the status quo as regards their bilingual status,” she said.That means the borough will continue offering services in English, but the remaining question is whether Sherbrooke will choose to do so.The city, unlike Lennoxville, does not have bilingual status.Sherbrooke Mayor Jean Perrault said distributing bilingual tax forms is a technicality.He’s running again for the new city’s top job, and said he wants to stay clear of controversy until he has finalized his electoral program.However, he was willing to share his views on the question.“I don’t think Sherbrooke’s 70,000, mainly francophone households as a whole will want to get bilingual tax forms,” he said.“But I’m sure we can find a way to accommodate Lennoxville’s residents.Personally, I don’t see why they shouldn’t get bilingual tax forms.” Perrault added that Lennoxville’s mainly English-speaking community is a source of wealth for Sherbrooke.“Doug MacAulay (Lennoxville’s mayor) and I made it clear to Harel that it’s essential that the town maintains its English character,” Perrault said.“It attracts lots of investments to the region.We’re the only city outside of Montreal to have an English and French university.” MacAulay said Monday that the bilingual status is mentioned in the decree for the creation of the new city.However, he is concerned about Lennoxville’s influence dwindling in the new city.He emphasized that Lennoxville will no longer be a town, and will no longer have a mayor.Instead, it will become a borough of Sherbrooke, with one councillor at city hall.A separate borough council will be created at which two councillors will be sitting.The Lennoxville borough will be divided into two electoral districts for that office.The boundaries of those districts have not yet been established.“Right now I can make decisions,” MacAulay said.“But it might not be the same for a councillor.People can meet their mayor and tell him they have a problem.Usually, all I have to do is make a few phone calls to get the problem fixed.You’re no longer going to see the mayor on Lennoxville’s streets.When you call city hall, it doesn’t ring the same bell for an employee to say: ‘The councillor’s calling about a problem’ than ‘the mayor’s calling about a problem.’” MacAulay added that the situation with town’s firefighters will remain unchanged.The borough will be responsible for fire prevention.“If there’s a fire on Jan.2, the call will be transferred to Lennoxville,” said the mayor.As for the future, MacAulay hasn’t decided whether to run for office again. page 10 Tuesday, July 10, 2001 Lennoxville LINK Community radio station takes on the CBC In today’s world of corporate conglomerates, mergers and acquisitions, it has become increasingly difficult for smaller local organizations to survive.Over the past few months Eastern Townships’ residents have learned first hand how difficult it can be to fight such large corporations.It seems that lately, if an organization is without a large budget, like CJMQ it is difficult to remain open.This article does not deal with CJMQ, and the CBC though.Instead it deals with Radio Communautaire Brome-Mis-sisquoi Project, and with everyone’s favorite radio behemoth, the CBC.Most residents of the Eastern Townships should be familiar with the story.I first found out about the RCBM project and their woes with the CBC several months ago in The Record.At that time I was appalled to learn what the CBC was attempting to do, but now after further investigation, I am thoroughly disgusted that CBC would attempt such a maneuver.The RCBM Project story starts more than three years ago, when a technician was hired to find a frequency for the project that would be suitable to cover the Cowansville area.A location was found in a vacant and unused frequency owned by Bedford.The town granted the use of their frequency to RCBM, and with this frequency in hand, they applied to Industry Canada for its use.The lengthy process of creating technical studies and marketing studies would begin.At this time Hymen Glustien was also hired to serve and en- gineer for RCBM.During their collective research, they had to abandon their origional frequency, and another, until they found one perfect for their needs, 101.9 FM.Or so they thought.All was well until the RCBM submitted their proposal to the CRTC, the governing body for radio and television for approval.Three years and $50,000 later, RCBM was ready to get on the air when the CBC decided that they wanted to use 101.9 as a repeater station, even though they already use 88.5 FM and 91.7 FM for broadcast.Since the application process is public for 30 days, when the CBC piped up and said they wanted 101.9 FM, the entire process ground to a halt, much like trains in Lennoxville during rush hour traffic.The CRTC ordered that a 30-day negotiating period would be set up to resolve the situation.Unfortunately, for one reason or another most meetings between RCBM and the CBC were cancelled.The CBC wanted to meet with RCBM and their engineering consultant to discuss this.However RCBM wanted to bring their entire board, which is logical since RCBM is a community organization.The CBC though would only allow three board members, plus their consultant for a meeting because they had a ‘solution’ of their own.The CBC proposed what they thought would be a wonderful solution: RCBM would give the CBC use of 101.9 FM, while RCBM would use 98.1 FM instead.It seemed like a plausible solution until RCBM’s engineer Glustien actually looked into using the frequency, and found it interfered with not one, not two but three radio stations: CHOM and CKOO from Montreal and CHOI from Quebec City.The interference zone created by these contours colliding would be right over Cowansville, the target audience for RCBM.When RCBM contacted the radio stations to attempt further negotiations, they found out that CBC had never contacted any of these radio stations before proposing the solution.The CBC proposal turned out to be completely useless.At this time, Dewey Durrell sent a registered letter to the CRTC asking to be allowed to carry on with 101.9 FM since negotiations with the CBC were proving to be entirely useless.During an interview I conducted with Durrell, he told me that the CBC has reserved more than 428 stations across the country for future expansion and use.In essence, any station that the CBC is interested in is quickly snapped up and reserved so that no one else can use it.The interesting part is that 101.9 is nowhere on the list.It almost seems that the CBC is not paying attention at all.For instance, on Townshippers Day, RCBM has been broadcasting at one watt during the festival, which the CBC always attends.One has to wonder how the CBC did not know about RCBM like they claim.Durrell also pointed out a recent CRTC decision, similar to his own situation with the RCBM and the CBC, which arose in Vancouver.In that case, the CRTC sided with the smaller radio stations.With this news, as well as backing from The Townshippers Association and over 2000 signatures of support, things are looking good for the little guy.“This is a bit of light for us to see,” Durrell said.Durrell is confident that RCBM will come out on top.“We can be David and Goliath and we will slay them,” he said.“David will win, I’m sure." Durrell is so confident they will be victorious that he has began work on creating a record library as well as recording some segments for broadcast via the Internet later this summer.All this is being done so that when the CRTC’s decision comes down, they will be able to proceed immediately and commence broadcasting six months after the decision.However positive the situation may currently be though, the fight is not over.It is true that membership monies and Heritage Canada have helped RCBM immensely.The support from the Brome Missisquoi area has been good as well, but RCBM can still use more help.Those who wish to support RCBM by letters of support or other means can contact them at Radio Communtaire Radio Missisquoi c/o Dewey Durrell Box 473 Knowlton Quebec JOE 1V0.On The Record With CJMQ David Humble maw" Briefs Custeau, Danserau playing in North Hatley By Lisa Ladouceur Record Correspondent The duo of Jean Custeau and Anne Dansereau will be entertaining audiences in North Hatley this summer with original songs for every taste.Dansereau, a Sherbrooke native, met and worked together for many years in the Sherbrooke theatre.“We’re old friends,” said Custeau in a recent interview.This is their first performance as a duet in the 20 years they’ve known each other.The all-acoustic show features their original French songs, ranging from ballads to jazz to country.1116 show has already enjoyed a successful first week at the Librarie de 1’ Agora in North Hatley.You can catch Custeau and Dansereau every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until Aug.11 in North Hatley.Show time is at 8 p.m.Tickets are $10.Places are limited, so call (819) 842-4703 to reserve.Mayor’s golf tournament back for sixth year Encouraged by the success of years past, the Town of Lennoxville has decided to hold a sixth edition of the Mayor’s golf tournament on July 20 at the Old Lennoxville Golf course.Lennoxville Mayor Doug MacAulay invites the population to participate in the event.This year the proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the Lennoxville-Ascot Historical and Museum Society (LAHMS).The nine-hole “shotgun” tournament will start at 2:30 p.m., and will be followed by a supper.The registration cost is $65 per participant and includes supper and a chance to win one of many door prizes.For those who would like to join only for supper, tickets are $20 each.To register as a golfer, fill out the form available at Town Hall, 150 Queen Street, Lennoxville.Art Show presented this month The North Hatley Library presents Land of Many Colours’, an exhibition of recent works by Gillian Angus-Côté and Ena Greyeyes.All are welcome to the vernissage, Sunday, July 15 from 4 p.m.to 6 p.m.The show will run until July 28.Library hours are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m.to 12:30 p.m., Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m.and Saturday’s from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH - OUR CLASSIFIEDS ARE ON LINE! www.sherbrookerecord.com Custeau, from Stanstead, and T UK' Banner ad displayed 80,000 times RECORD tint v4f( v » v y rm sin< t * * * * www.sherbrookerecord.com per month to Advertise on the Record’s web site om ,5>m Sign up for 2 months, get I FREE! nutors NORTHERN-CR nations Internet ( Lennoxville LINK Tuesday, July 10, 2001 page 11 Program encourages .BSSK&ÿî?:'- ••••• ->: w;.•' xjr % PERRY BEATON/SPEOAL The PAPAL Literacy program encourages parents to get involved in their children's reading.Literacy: ConTd from Page 9 “This mother was so willing ,.and she was willing to take on some tutoring herself,” Benchimol says.“A lot of what we have been working on with Rodney, Nathan and Leslie has been aimed at helping them realize their potential, building their self-esteem and improving their attitudes towards their friends.” Recently, Nathan has been receiving rave reviews from his teacher.Davis explains that before he didn't want to read out loud in class, but now, he’s starting to, and is also asking his mom to read him stories.Benchimol has been visiting the family twice a week since February, for the most part alone, but sometimes with student intern Catherine Lyonnais.Over the summer Benchimol plans to keep up her visits, and is even planning a trip to the beach with the kids.The Goyette family is also planning to attend the upcoming Words on a String Festival for Words and Music, which takes place on Saturday, July 14 near Stanstead.The event is in its second year.Jackie Hall from the St.Francis Literacy council explains the festival was bom out of the need to place the issue of literacy in the public eye.“This is a public awareness event, not a fundraiser.” Hall says.“Most people don’t realize that so many people out there have trouble with (literacy).” Although the festival is designed to raise public awareness of the serious issue of literacy, it is mostly just fun and games.There will be live music, wagon rides, face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides and a clogging workshop.But most importantly, the festival will provide people with a chance to listen to readings, participate in related activities and enjoy the world of the written word.Benchimol is encouraging her parents in the PAPAL program to take on roles as animators at the festival.Davis isn’t sure if she's ready for that, but says she is definitely going to be there with her kids.Hall coordinates the Literacy Council’s various programs and activities in the Townships, and her only full time animators are Benchimol and her counterpart in Stanstead, Anne-Marie Boushel.Boushel runs the Towards Better Beginnings program for preschoolers, a program designed to help tiny tots leam to love reading and writing, and to get them ready for school.As the number of people enrolled in the literacy programs increases steadily, the Council is also growing.A satellite office in Richmond was recently opened, and Hall hopes to hire two more full time animators for the coming school year.Benchimol says the PAPAL program in Magog is planning to include several 4Most people don’t realize that so many people.have trouble with (literacy)’ Jackie Hall St.Francis Literacy Council family participation more workshops for parents starting in September.Bringing parents together so they can “compare notes” will help root out learning problems at their source.Davis says she is excited about the idea of meeting with other parents who face the same challenges.“It will give parents a chance to meet everybody in the program, and so they find they’re not alone,” she said.The three youngest Goyette boys are only just starting to uncover the joy of reading.They have found their way into cartoon books, riddle books, comic books, a book about all the different colours and a favourite book about biscuits.The funniest book of all though is the one about the little old man who couldn’t read.This little old man couldn't read a word, Rodney recalls with a smile.When the little old man went to the store to buy his groceries, his wife had to come with him and read all the labels on the food so that the old man would know what to buy.Eventually, Rodney explains, the old man’s wife teaches him how to read and the two live happily ever after.Rodney says his favourite part of school is writing in his journal, but often he admits he has trouble with his spelling, and he sometimes gets frustrated.Most of the time, however, he enjoys it, and he certainly enjoys reading books.Rodney and his brothers are learning how to have fun with learning.The quiet, strange way to have fon, where you kind of forget where you are and end up somewhere else.Festival brings light to literacy By Tom Peacock The main motivation behind the Words on a String Festival of Words and Music is to get people talking about reading.Of course, there will be music too, a puppet show, dancing and all sorts of other activities, but reading and writing will be the focus at this year’s festival.The Festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 14, running from 1-11 p.m.The Festival grounds are located near Stanstead on Lapierre Street just off Route 247.Famed writer Roch Carrier will be on hand to read his famous stoty.The Hockey Sweater, and well-known folk singer Penny Lane and local country rockers Roadhouse are also scheduled to perform.Other writers, including Bernie Epps, Minna Trower and Caroline Rowell, will be reading their stories.“Literacy is one of those hidden realities lurking in the shadows of shame and painful memories," said organizers from the St.Francis Literacy Council.“Literacy needs a voice.Literacy needs to become a visible issue.Only then will there be hope for literacy rates to improve." A selection of different local foods and crafts will also be on sale.In the children’s tent, a gamut of games will be offered, as well as storytelling, crafts, wagon rides and a small petting zoo.A Puppet Show will kick things off this year, with a contra dance wrapping it up in the evening.Take a picnic, take the children, take a book; take your favour» te poem, take your guitar and take an open mind to the Words on a String Festival.Preliminary Schedule: 1:00 p.m.Welcome 1:10 p.m.Puppet Show, 1:30 p.m.Jason Krpan, Eclectic Folk 2:00 p.m.Literacy Vignette 2:10 p.m.Bernie Epps, Storytelling 2:25 pm.Clogging Interlude 3:00 p.m.C-Section.Acapella Trio 3:30 p.m.Roch Carrier, On Literacy 3:40 p.m.Clogging Interlude 3:45 p.m.Brenda Hartwell.Reading 4:30 p.m.Linda Morrison, Folk 4:35 p.m.Clogging Interlude 4:45 p.m.Minna Trower, Storytelling 5:00 p.m.Literacy Vignette 5:30 p.m.Ludovic The Clown 6:00 p.m.Roch Carrierr reading 6:30 pm.The Echo Hunters 6:35 p.m.Ann Scowcroft, Reading 6:40 p.m.Literacy Vignette 6:45 pm.Cup Interlude 7 pm.Janice LaDuke and Dave Gillies 8.00 pm.Caroline Rowell, Reading 8:15 p.m.Penny Lang 9:15 pm.Literacy Vignette 9:30 pm.Contra Dance 11:00 p.m.Closing Time James Meat & fish Market 135 Queen.Lennoxville 569-1 151 — UVE CANADIAN LOBSTERS $095 marinated filet mignon KEBABS 2 «or * A*** CHICKEN CORDON BLEU *6w.b /lb.HOMEMADE COQUILLE ST-JACQUES page 12 Tuesday, July 10, 2001 i ¦THE» Record Ayer’s Cliff Elementary What a year in Ayer’s Cliff! PHOTOS COURTESY AYER’S CUFF ELEMENTARY ¦>* The Appalachian Teachers Association Award for academic excellence was presented by Madame Claire to Bethany Vanesse and Nick Pyle.The lucky winners got the traditional kiss from Madame Claire.Ayer’s Cliff Elementary School would like to thank all of the volunteers who, through their actions over the past year, have contributed to school life.We will continue to develop all of the advantages that a small caring school can offer, as well as a quality education that promotes an effective and positive learning environment created by teacher and parent involvement.Throughout the past year we have introduced the New Reform at the cycle one level (Kindergarten, grades one and two).Students have worked together on projects that have explored cross-curricular competencies.We have also introduced a success plan that concentrates upon improving the English language skills of students.For example students have had the opportunity to improve the level and qual-lty of their vocabulary through a variety of presentations given by guests, authors, drama teachers and musicians through attending plays, and through tutoring.Our students from grade three to grade six have also been successfully involved in math competitions at the school board level this spring.The school’s sports program continues to encourage students to participate in a wide variety of teams and individual sports.Some of our students have distinguished themselves by win- ning a basketball tournament as well as a badminton championship.At the end of the year track and field meet, our students have proudly represented the school.Also, field trips and extracurricular activities are an integral part of our planning in order to enrich and complement the learning process.Next September, along with all of the above mentioned projects, our recently upgraded school resource center will offer a redesigned library, new computers, and an inviting environment for students to conduct project-based learning.Furthermore, dedicated fundraisers and volunteers from the Home and School Association have recently rebuilt the playground and will continue to financially support the school’s music program again next year.Also, the school will continue to offer a lunchtime cafeteria service for all students.Parents in the Ayer’s Cliff area with children who are eligible for English education may register their child with us, if you have not already done so.We hope you will enjoy a wonderful summer and we are looking forward to see you at our Open House in September! — Principal's Message Graduation Ceremonies The graduation awards for 2000-2001 were held on Thursday, June 21st.The Jessye Pierce and Louise Robinson Memorial Award for penmanship donated by the Ayer’s Cliff Women’s Institute was presented to Brittany Shar-man from Grade 3 and to Melissa Crook from Grade 6.The Creative Writing award was presented by Tom Matthews to Katrina Desruisseaux.The Appalachian Teachers Association Award for academic excellence was presented by M.Claire Beaubien.The award was presented to two students who were tied academically, Nicholas Pyle and Bethany Vanasse.The Leon Dyer Leadership Award was presented by former teacher, Leon Dyer, to Daniel Porter.The Beverly Schoolcraft Award for effort in reading was presented by Muriel Mosher from the Women’s Institute to Yanick Riendeau.The George Onicz Math Achievement Awards were presented by George Onicz to Erica Porter and Logan Vanasse.The Mabel McVetty Citizenship Awards were presented by the classroom teachers to each level.The school winner, whose name will go on the trophy, was Nathan Dezan.Mr.Spencer Dunn presented the Intramural House Awards to the Green House Team.Mrs.Mary-Ellen Mackinnon presented re- tirement gift certificates to Nancy Dunn, Spencer Dunn, and George Onicz.The ceremonies finished with the presentation of the Grade 6 diplomas and a short message from each student.Class Trips In June •June 6: Grades 1-4 went to the University of Sherbrooke for a day of activities and practicing their French language skills.•June 7: Kindergarten visited the Mackinnon farm.• June 8 Grade two visited the Mansur School.They all dressed up in costumes typical of the children and teachers in the 1800’s.Lunches were all prepared with homemade bread and natural products.•June 13: Grade two and four visited the Village D’Antan in Drummondville.This village recreated the life of the early pioneers.•June 13-14: Grade five and six visited Ottawa.They toured the Museum of Civilization, Royal Canadian Mint, Aviation Museum, Museum of Nature, Parliament, War Museum and had a boat tour on the Ottawa River.The students spent the night in the Museum of Nature and had guided tours of each section of the museum.•June 15: Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 3 visited the Granby Zoo.Grade 5 and 6 students on the Hussar tank outside the War Museum.Vox?"' i -a MbmL CM»** Tuesday, July 10, 2001 page 13 Complete draw for 2001 Granby Tennis Challenger .see page 14 Ivanisevic the King of the Court at Wimbled .see pagé^FT 569-6345 Newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com 569-3945 Jamie Zach correspondents’ Editor Gilpin welcomes outstanding freshman class Gaiters will be young, clusive interview Monday.talen ted n ext season The Class By Mike Hickey Special to the Record Rod Gilpin received some bad news last Friday when Laura Grant, a highly recruited player from Vanier College, told the Bishop’s Gaiters women’s head basketball coach that she had decided not to attend Bishop’s University.Grant’s decision came two weeks after she verbally committed to the Uni-versity.But instead, a last minute scholarship offer from Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts persuaded Grant to head south for her university education.Despite losing Grant, Gilpin has put the finishing touches on an excellent recruiting year.It is perhaps the best recruiting class since Wayne Hussey built a dynasty in the 1980s.Gaiters 2001-02 basketball schedule • November 17, at McGill (1,3 p.m.) • November 24, at Laval (6, 8 p.m.) > December 1, McGill (1,3 pan.) • January 12, Concordia (1,3 pan.) ’ January 17, at McGill (6, 8 p.m.) • January 19, Laval (6,8 pan.) • January 27, at Concordia (1, 3 p.m.) • January 31, Laval (6,8 pjm.) February 2, at Concordia (1,3 p.m.) • February 7, McGill (6,8 pjn.) » February 9, at Laval (6,8 p.m.) • February 14, Concordia (6,8 pan.) • February 16, Laval (6,8 pan.) ¦ February 22, Concordia (6.8 pan.) February 24, at McGill (1,3 p.m.) “This is certainly Bold indicates home games.Women’s the deepest, and game begins two hours before men’s tipoff.possibly the most talented recruiting class the Gaiters have had in the past eight years,” said Gilpin.“We will be a young and highly competitive team come this October." Gilpin successfully recruited six players; four from the Quebec AAA CEGEP league, and two from the Nova Scotia high school circuit.And with only four players returning from last year’s second place club, the rookies will get plenty of opportunities to show what they can do on the floor.“We have had an outstanding recruiting year regardless of losing Laura at the last moment," Gilpin said in an ex- Leading the way for the newcomers is blue-chip recruit France Lanoie, a 5’7 guard whose toughness and energy led the Edouard Monpetit Lynx to victory in the AAA CEGEP provincial championships last season.Lanoie, a first team league all-star and team MVP, averaged 13 points, five rebounds, four assists, and four steals a game in 2000.A major award recipient from the Quebec Foundation for Athletics, Lanoie earned the distinction of being one of the top defensive players in the talent-rich Quebec CEGEP league.Lanoie was also a gold medallist at the 1999 Canadian Junior Championships.“France is not only a great player, but is also an outstanding leader who plays her best in clutch situations,” Gilpin said.Jessica Koury, a 6-foot forward out of Vanier College, loves to mix it up in the paint, and can shoot with range on the perimeter.Hailing from Pierrefonds, Koury averaged seven points and six rebounds for the AAA Cheetahs last season.Jessica was a member of the 2000 Quebec Junior team.The Gaiters will also add two local players to the roster next season in 5’10 forwards Heather Dezan and Valerie Rousseau.Dezan, an Ayer’s Cliff native, is a hard working, physical player who started for the Champlain College Cougars (12 points, seven rebounds per game) and the Quebec Juvenile Team.Rousseau, from Rock Forest, was a perry beaton/speciai.Rod Gilpin, right, addresses a crowd of Bishop’s basketball supporters during the Gaiter luncheon club this past February.The head coach has landed a solid recruiting class.two-year starter at College de Sherbrooke, averaging eight points and seven rebounds per game in 2000.A CCAA bronze medallist, Valerie is an excellent athlete, relentless rebounder and plays bigger than 5T0.“We are now deep in the post position and that will open up an opportunity for Valerie and Heather to get some playing time,” said Gilpin.“The opportunity is there for them to take advantage of the situation.” Sara Limpert, a 6-foot forward from Truro, Nova Scotia, is a strong rebounder who has excellent offensive skills.A serious threat from three-point range, the high school all-star averaged 20 points and 13 rebounds per game for the Cobequid Educational Centre Cougars in 2000.A natural leader, Limpert was also the student council president at CEC last year, and the high school team MVP is a starter and captain of the 2001 Nova Scotia Canada Games team.Rounding out the 2001-2002 recruits is Carly Clarke, a 5’9 guard who can light it up from three-point land.The Halifax, Nova Scotia native was captain and co-MVP of the two time provincial champion Queen Elizabeth High School Lions, averaging 15 points, six rebounds, and five assists per game.The QEH Athlete of the Year, Clarke was also the MVP of the high school volleyball team in 2000.Clarke joins Limpert on this summer’s Nova Scotia Canada Games team.Back for more Joining the rookies will be former league all-star Melissa Lemay, former Sherbrooke College stars Catherine Car-bonneau and Amelie Rousseau, as well as incoming sophomores Christine Murphy and Amy O’Keefe.All five have been working hard this summer, and expect Lemay to return to form in the final year of her university career.The Gaiters start their exhibition season on Oct.14 against Windsor. page 14 Tuesday, July 10, 2001 : RECORD: Sports Ivanisevic champ at Wimbledon Goran Ivanisevic became one of Wimbledon’s most improbable champions Monday, beating Patrick Rafter in five riveting sets after barely getting into the tournament.Two points away from defeat, Ivanisevic rallied to beat Rafter 6-3,3-6,6-3,2-6, 9-7, and became the second player to win a Wimbledon singles title without being seeded.Boris Becker did it in 1985.Ivanisevic needed a wild-card invitation simply to play and - in the end - no man played better, or with more obvious emotion.“This was my dream all my life,” Ivanisevic said.Teary-eyed as he served his final points in the last game, Ivanisevic finally won the championship on Rafter's service return into the ne.He then cried as he embraced his father in the stands.The moment Ivanisevic knew he had climaxed his long climb back - from being a Wimbledon runner-up for the third time in 1998 to being ranked 125th entering the tournament.Sports Briefs Pedro could be throwing this week Just how long Pedro Martinez will be sidelined is turning into an international mystery with conflicting reports.A Dominican Republic columnist told The Boston Globe that his story in a Spanish-language newspaper was misconstrued in an Associated Press report last week, and that Martinez did not say he will take July off to rest his ailing right shoulder.“When Pedro said he would need a full 30 days, he meant to include the time he was already on the disabled list and that he would be back pitching within 30 days,” said Enrique Rojas of Ultima Hora, a daily newspaper based Santo Domingo.Martinez was placed on the disabled list June 27.Rojas said Martinez told him he will throw in the bullpen on Thursday when the Boston Red Sox open the second half against the Mets at Shea Stadium.Martinez is 7-2 and leads the American League with a 2.26 ERA and 150 strikeouts.The visiting clubhouse at Tropicana Field was virtually empty as Cliff Floyd sat alone at his locker preparing for his first trip to the All-Star Game.He cleared his equipment bag of items he won’t need in Seattle, received confirmation that he had reservations for a hastily arranged flight, and said he's ready to put his feud with manager Bobby Valentine behind him.The Florida Marlins outfielder, bypassed for the Nt team when Valentine announced his reserves last week, was added Sunday as a replacement for New York Mets pitcher Rick Reed, who has a stiff neck and back Valentine’s original decision set off several days of sniping between the Mets manager and Floyd, who said he was so certain that he was on the team after talking with Valentine by telephone that he purchased $16,000 worth of plane tickets for family and friends to attend Tuesday's game in Seattle.Ttoyd was Na 31 the entire time,” Vfckn-tine said."1 need No.31.He's on the team”.Record Round-up To submit your sporting event, fax it to (819) 569-6345, email news-room@sherl3rookerecord.com or contact Jamie Zachary, Correspondents’ Editor or Mike Hickey at (819) 569-6345.On TV BASEBALL • 7:30 pan.: Major League All-Star Game pre-game show, TSN.• 8 pan.: Major League All-Star Game, CTV, FOX, RDS.Invia Market Square Arena, which was destroyed on Sunday, was the home to which NBA team?Yesterday’s Answer: The last English man to win a Wimbledon tennis championship was Fred Perry, who won the crown 65 years ago.Draw for 2001 Granby Tennis Challenger Jeff Morrison (6-2,6-0) Suzuki, Takao, JPN N Larose, Simon, CAN Bohaboy, Doug, USA Morrison, Jeff, USA Dupre, Thomas, FRA N Terachi, Takashiro, JPA Parsons, Mark, CAN Kendrick, Robert, USA N Tournament draw and schedule for $50,000 ATP tour event being held in Granby from July 7-15.Tursunov, Dimitry, RUS Crabb, Jaymon, AUS Niemeyer, Frederic, CAN Gubenco, Philip, CAN Vik, Robin, CZE Fleishman, Zack, USA Hirigoyen, Ignacio, ARG Belir, Noam, 1SR Noam Okun (7-5,6-2) okun> Noam, 1SR Agaev, Emin, AZE Dahan, Lior, ISR Semi-finalist #1 N Robichaud, Jocelyn, CAN Louis Vosloo (7-5, 6-2) Vosloo, Louis, RSA Semi-finalist #1 vs Semi-finalist #2 Semi-finalist #3 vs Semi-finalist #4 De Voest, Rik, RSA Cassigne, Benjamin, FRA Championship Final July 15, 2001 vs.N Spadea, Vincent, USA * N donotes match not finished Kauffman, Cedric, FRA Hernandez, Alejandro MEX Ishii, Yaoki, JPN Semi-finalist #2 Semi-finalist #4 Joyce, Michael, USA Hawk, Brandon, USA King, Phillip, USA Dancevic, Frank, CAN Pretzsch, Axel, GER Tuesday, July 10, 2001 page 15 Record Thayer executives plan annual reunion Mansonville On Sunday, June 23, at noon the Planning Committee of the Thayer Family Association of Lower Canada - East and Vermont met at Restaurant Fete Accompli in Mansonville with the following present.Ernest W.Thayer Canadian President and his wife Ruby; Stanley A.Thayer Canadian Vice President; Wendy Whitcher - past Canadian Secretary; Dot Thayer Morey, Vermont Secretary, and grandson Orey Tetreault; Doris Thayer McKelvey, Bertha Thayer Smithers, Alice Thayer Whitcher - three of the Nominating Committee; and Bertha’s daughter -Merry Webb, helped take notes.Many sent regrets for other commitments.Our newsletter Editor had contacted several of the Executives recently justly voicing the lack of communication during the past year - since the last reunion.The President, Vice President, Vermont Wales Home news Summer has arrived.Here it is already into July.Already the days are getting shorter.Not a nice thought.But June has been every bit as busy as the other months.The User’s Committee Meetings have closed for the summer and the Bridge Club has closed.All else is going strong.The first special event in June was a garage sale, in the front yard on the 10th.That kept us all very busy because there were sales all over town too that we had to check out.At the end of the day any unsold items were donated to Scouts.Next afternoon the children from St.Francis came down and put on their concert for us.They were very well trained, and we really enjoyed their enthusiasm and happy faces.A few days later, on the 14th, another group came.The second group was interested in poetry.They too were good to have around.In between the children’s entertainment Bruce and Fran and friends came to play music and sing for us.During the concert we were pleasantly surprised when Dr.Blake stepped into the living room.He is much stronger than we had expected.Bruce and Fran played and sang a variety of songs for us.Thank you for coming, folks.It’s always good to have an evening of live music.On the 17th, Brendalee and Darlene set up for a Father’s Day banquet in the solarium on Shaw 2.The men brought pictures of their fathers and enjoyed a special feed just for them.The girls managed the fathers all in one day.Mothers were a two-day project.Hope that doesn’t bode ill for Secretary and Alice Whitcher reported their belated apologies and a brief summary of contact with Mr.Thayer.Dot Morey told of her successful booking of a site at Prouty Beach in Newport for the hoped-for August 5th date, from mid morning to late afternoon.A down payment was deposited.During the meeting, details and discussions, the waitress took orders for soup or juice; salmon, pork or beef dinners; desserts and beverages.Before partaking of the meal the president asked Bertha to ask the Blessing.Verifications of last year’s scheduled activities were made with a few added attractions and fun items.A “Thayer Banner” probably will be on the scene this year.Gifts will be given to unsuspecting Thayer members, especially the children.The Beach will attract many, as well.Special music is a background event with the mothers next year.Great job, girls! The Annual Meetings were well attended, residents, Board Members and visitors all sharing a few hours to get up to speed with the business of keeping everybody happy.TTie Birthday Tea was brought to us by the Melbourne Ridge Group on the 20th for 16 members.Thank you, folks.I hear it was a great party! On the 27th the girls served up a big feed of strawberries and ice cream.It was the first taste of berries this year - pretty good too.Hearty welcome to Lome Savage, Gordon Patterson, Alice Johnston, Peggy Morin and John Drysdale, who joined the residents during June.Thomas Buchanan; who had been placed here temporarily has now gone on to his permanent residence.Sincere sympathy to the families of Leon Begin and Leslie Mummery who passed away during the month.Now July has got off to a fine start - barbecued hot dogs, no less, complete with mustard, relish, etc.The plan was another party in the Norton Yard but the weather didn’t co-operate so it was held in the big dining room.Ron Hanes and his friends were here to entertain us with a variety of songs we knew in our younger days.Dave Gifford called for a square dance, and those who were able, tried it - went pretty well too.One of the residents joined the boys and sang “Wabash Cannonball”.What talent abides where the old folk reside! Alleda Nixon participation by all.The Secretaries will appreciate your bringing your change of addresses - if you have moved since August 2000.Communications cannot be made without.Absent today regrettably was Lillian Cargill, Merton and Verna Thayer, and Vermont President Lynn Thayer.Lynn had to have a Heart By-pass operation.A card will be sent to him by Dot with inclusion of short written messages from each of us.Also Avis Hutchins was unable to be with us.The group was encouraged when Wendy Whitcher voiced her interest in resuming the Canadian Secretary position.However, it was suggested that since Kim Nichols had shown interest also, that she be a co-secretary for a year.The nominating committee, with assistance from Dot’s address list, made a tentative list for future executive positions.Dot agreed to contact: Richard Brown, Anne Cullen, Debbie Swistara, Helen Robillard and Donald Thayer.We will be grateful for younger ideas and to secure the future of the Thayer Family Association of Lower Canada - East and Vermont, U.S A.The plans are made.Thayers “spread the word.” Be there August 5th.Bertha Nichols Smithers Sawyerville Jeanne Lowry Normand Marcoux of Mansonville was a recent supper guest of Evelyn Macy.Mr.and Mrs.Alton Morell of Danville were calling on Hope Evans and Evelyn Macy while here for the Lional Hurd auction sale.Miss Marlene Lowry of Kitchener was a short weekend visitor of Janice and Randy Hartwell family in High Forest and Justin and Jeanne Lowry in Sawyerville, where a 50th wedding anniversary was held in the United Church hall.In her words “this weekend will just be a blur.” Sunday night the family took Justin and Jeanne to the Candlelight for supper.Hilda and Joe Schuiteboer of Hammond, Ont., and her father, Fred Jersey, of Vale Perkins, were Saturday callers of their cousin, Mrs.Evelyn Macy.Justin and Jeanne Lowry, accompanied by Gertie Lloyd and Sydney French, attended the pot luck supper for “Spice of Life” at Richard and Sharon Rothney’s in Eaton Comer on Friday.Justin and Jeanne also attended the combined 90th birthday for Maijorie and 89th birthday for George Pinchin, and also their 55th wedding anniversary at the Bulwer Community Center.PELLEGRINO - A son, Marco James, born to Julie (Innés) and Angelo of Surrey, B.C.on July 1, 5 lbs.13 oz.All are well.Grandparents Jim and Hazel Innés of Sherbrooke, Toni and Dora Pellegrino of Hope, B.C.ROSS, Glenna Elizabeth - It is with sorrow that the family announces the passing of Glenna E.Ross, at La Maison Aube-Lumière, Sherbrooke, Que., on July 7, 2001 in her 79th year.Beloved daughter of the late Leonard Ross and his wife, the late Eva May Allan.Sister of Ida (Mrs.Hugh Rose) and Charles (Lena).Predeceased by Ruby, William and Jane.Survived by sister-in-law Winnifred Ross and brother-in-law Elvyn Baldwin, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.At her request, there will be no funeral service.In respect of her wishes, cremation followed by a private interment of ashes will be held in the Malvern Cemetery.Visitation will be held on July 20 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., at the Cass Funeral Home, Lennoxville, Que.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to La Maison Aube-Lumière, 220 Kennedy St., North, Sherbrooke, Que., J1E 2E7 or the charity of your choice.DYMOND, George E.- In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away July 10, 2000.Though your smile has gone forever And your hand we cannot touch, Still we have so many memories Of the one we loved to much.Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part, God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts.Always loved and deeply missed by HELEN AND FAMILY dD Medic Alert ALWAYS OM CALL www.medicalert.ca For more information 1-BDD-66S-15D7 RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH S DEATH NOTICES.CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only; 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BULWER Strawberry and Ice Cream Social including cakes, squares, and beverages.Sunday, July 15, from 3 to 6 p.m.in the Bulwer Community Center, sponsored by Bulwer United Church.Admission charged.MELBOURNE Richmond County Historical Society’s annual Ice Cream Social will be held at the Museum on Sunday, July 15, 1:30 p.m.to 4 p.m.Admission includes ice cream, sauces, cakes and a visit to the museum.All welcome.BOLTON CENTRE Heritage Week, Town Hall, Bolton Centre from Monday, July 16 to Sunday, July 22, 2001 from 9 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.Theme: Livelihood in Bolton - Then and Now.KNOWLTON Brome County Historical Society Antique and Craft Market on museum grounds, 130 Lakeside, Knowlton, Sunday, July 22, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.Antique woodworking tools, primitives, furniture, trunks, collectibles, glass, porcelain, jewellery, books, fishing equipment, local crafts.Spaces available, for information call (450) 243-6782.well, she has a heavy American accent.I do not want her to speak Spanish to my child because it may confuse him and ruin his pronunciation.I have politely asked her to stop until he is old enough to differentiate between her accent and mine, but she has ignored my request.I’m afraid if I insist, she will become angry and stop visiting.My mother-in-law is otherwise a nice woman.I don’t understand why she won’t respect my wishes.Please tell me how to handle this.— Florida Dilemma Dear Florida: The baby is 6 months old, and you are worried that he will speak Spanish with an American accent?You will be around your child a lot more than your mother-in-law.He will speak the brand of Spanish he learns from YOU.I’m sure your son will speak flawless Spanish when he gets older.I’m still dining out on my high school Spanish, and no one has ever commented on my Midwestern accent, which I’m sure must be obvious.Those who speak Spanish well appreciate the fact that I’m making the effort.Dear Readers: Here’s a lulu for my stupid crooks collection, sent in by a reader in Moroa, 111., who sees my column in the Decatur Herald: An escaped Oklahoma inmate in a stolen van got lost, called 911 and asked to be taken back to prison.The 38-year-old inmate was serving a 12-year burglary sentence when he escaped from a work crew.He drove a Correction Department van 150 miles north to Garden City, Kans., before calling authorities from a convenience store to come and get him.Sher-Lenn Fifty Plus meets NORTH HATLEY Omnibus Poetic-Us meeting on Sunday, July 15 from 2 p.m.to 4 p.m.For more information call Gail Pflaster at (819) 842-2097.SAINT-FÉLDC-DE-KINGSEY Benefit Auction, Sunday, July 15,1 p.m., at St.Paul's Anglican Church, Sydenham, 25 chemin des Domaines.Fundraiser for repairs and restoration work.Antiques, crafts, collectibles, household and baby items, home-baking and more.Rain or shine.Everyone welcome.Please bring your lawn chairs.Info.(819) 848-2430 or (819) 826-1163.Lennoxville and District Community Aid will hold Blood Pressure Clinics on the followng dates: LENNOXVILLE: Tuesday, July 10 ONLY at the Masonic Hall, 2 Belvidere St., from 1:30 p.m.to 3:30 p.m.WATERVILLE: There will not be a clinic in the month of July but will resume August 28 at the Town Hall, Main St., from 2 p.m.to 3:30 p.m.NORTH HATLEY: Friday, August 3 at the Library, Main St., from 10 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.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.June 6 - Welcomed by president, Irene Decoteau.Birthdays for June were Pearl Custeau, Linda Sayers, Irene Faith, Norma Belodeau.We held our monthly meeting.500 was played at three tables for fun.June 13 - We went on a trip to Strafford, Que.We left Sherbrooke at 8:15 and we took a guided tour of the museum.The guide showed and explained about all the types of wildlife in Quebec.We had lunch at Domaine du Lac Aylmer.After lunch we took a two-hour boat trip of Lake Aylmer.We returned home at 6 p.m.Upcoming wedding Barbara and Bob Gifford of Richmond, Que., are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Christine to Michael Schumacher.Christine is the granddaughter of Selina Aulis and the late Gilbert Aulis, also the late Elwin and the late Bessie Gifford.Michael is the son of Ralf and Anne Schumacher of Calgary, Alberta.The wedding will take place in Prospect, Nova Scotia on July 21,2001.We wish them a lifetime of love and happiness.June 20 - Welcomed by president who reminded us of the Hobo Dinner the following week.She also reminded us that we are having Coq Roti on July 18.500 was played at three tables for fun.June 27 - Welcomed by the president.The half and half was won by Irene Faith.The raffle was drawn.1st prize was won by Miki Coupland - a box of groceries.2nd prize, a ham, was won by Jessie Mackinnon; 3rd prize, a doily, was won by Madeline Beaulieu.Three people dressed as hobos with first prize going to Irene Decoteau: 2nd prize to Brenda MacDonald; 3rd prize to - Evelyn Graham.Whist was played at four tables.High captain, Pearl Custeau, Claudette Cyr, Madeline Beaulieu, Edna Bryne, with 24 flags.Low captain, Jessie MacKinnon, Freda McLeod, Muriel Baskins, Helen MacDonald with 15 flags.submitted by Nancy Barton Waterloo Judy Amott Mr.and Mrs.John Pinder of Scarborough, Ont., recently visited Dick and Ruth Stoddard while on a trip through Ontario, Quebec and the New England States.Hugh and I joined the Pinder’s and the Stoddard’s for dinner at the Dragon Vert. 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