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THE RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Brière and his Cougars fall to Spartiates.See Page 12 70 CENTS WWW.SHERBROOKERECORD.COM Audi Sherbrooke Autohaus 4421 Bourque Blvd., Rock Forest (819) 564-AUDI (2834) | Monday, September 29, 2003 Barnston rallies to save Baptist church By Tom Peacock Barnston They came from far and wide, despite the wind and rain, to lend their support to one of the oldest churches in the region.Almost 100 souls packed the pews of the 166-year-old Barnston Church Sunday afternoon for a special service and fundraising event to raise money for the preservation of the magnificent but slightly weather-beaten house of worship.“This church has to stay here,” said Heritage Barnston Committee member Judith Bolduc during an address before Pastor Ed Down began the short service.“It has been here for 166 years, and we want it to stay for 166 more.” The first priority, Bolduc said, is to seal off the church’s many cracked and broken windows in order to prevent the winter from ravaging the church’s pristine interior.Eventually, all the windows and sills will have to be replaced, she said.Work also needs to be done on the building’s foundation, to restore it to its original shape.Bolduc said she hopes the restoration project will progress as planned, despite the fact that the change of government has already caused some delays.“A lot of things have been put on ice,” she said.“The previous government allotted a certain amount for re doing the foundation.That was supposed to happen during the fall, but it has been postponed.” A large percentage (up to a maximum of 85 per cent) of the money needed to restore the church will come from the provincial government’s support program for the restoration of religious heritage buildings.But Bolduc explained that the community also has to play an important role.“The government has to see that there’s an initiative within the community,” she said.See Church, Page 5 PERRY BEATON/SPECIAI » Nearly 100 Townshippers packed the pews of the 166-year-old Barnston Church Sunday afternoon for a special service and fundraising event.Bachand will not join a united PC/Alliance party They could lose Quebec and me as welF: MP By Stephen McDougall Special to The Record P|-^he sole Conservative MP in Quebec could be forced to make some A tough choices soon if his party opts to join the Western-based Canadian Alliance party in a “Unite the Right" campaign later this fall.In an interview with The Record, Bachand said selling the Alliance’s right-wing platform in Quebec “would be impossible,” while jumping to the governing Liberals would be seen as political opportunism.“Going to the Liberals is not an option for me now,” he said from his Ottawa office.“I don’t know if the Liberals would even want me.Even if they did, many people in the Richmond-Arthabaska riding would quickly see me as a turncoat and choose not to vote for me in the next election.” That election could be as soon as next spring, given the overwhelming support Liberal MP Paul Martin has gained from delegates to become his party’s next leader and the next Prime Minister when Jean Chretien steps down next February.Many political pundits expect Martin would want a quick election next spring to confirm his mandate as prime minister, and avoid any possibility of a united right party gaining enough support.Bachand said he is waiting to see if his new leader Peter McKay will resist pressure from some members of the PC party to embrace the Alliance.A party caucus meeting is set for this week to further discuss the issue.Bachand said he can only hope McKay will stand up to Alliance leader Stephen Harper and keep the PC party separate.“If he decides to join with the Alliance, I don’t know if all the other Tory MPs will go along with it,” said Bachand.“I know I won’t.” Bachand said he has three options for the next election if a PC-Alliance merger is made.“I could choose to run as a PC candidate, even if the others go to the Alliance,” he said.“I could find another party to join, or I could stay home and sit the election out.” See Bachand, Page 5 www.multimeubles.com M MULTI MEUBLES Aff iouàce camf^U and itipinaiion 231 King West, Sherbrooke (819) 563-4743 to pay or 24 payments Interest tree lAtOtU LA-Z-BOY The new look of THE AUTHORITY IN LA-Z-BOY RECLINERS 11047 page 2 Monday, September 29, 2003 ^RECORD: Plowmen’s 50th competition ‘perfect’ By Claudia Villemaire Special to The Record Kl RKDALE-U LVERTON Scudding white clouds, a stiff breeze and a day filled with sunshine and old friends guaranteed success for organizers of the 50th annual St.Francis Plowmen’s Association competition Sunday.On the same land as that first match in 1950, (the match was cancelled twice in the 50s), 80 competitors turned out.Some came with antique tractors and old style plows, others with teams of Belgian and Clydesdale horses, and still others with up-to-the-minute modern machinery.The morning was filled with mountains of paperwork for registration, finding Draw 2003-09-26 03 06 14 29 30 40 4Z Bonus: (27) Total sales: $49,396,314 Next grand prize: $25,000,000 Next grand prize OCTOBER 3rd 2003 649 Draw 2003-09-27 one’s piece of land, taking precise measurements and staking out that all-important first turning that makes the crown.“I brought my tractor and plow all the way from Frankville,” said Galen Coote, once a resident of the South Durham area.A keen plowman all his life, Coote couldn’t resist bringing an antique tractor back to the original field of long ago.“I plowed here at the first match when I was 17,” added Doug Page of Sherbrooke.“It was the first time I plowed in a match too.I think I won that time, but they always put each year’s winners in a special class the next year.That meant pretty stiff competition.” Kimmy Descoteau was attempting to plow with her grandfather’s team of Belgians.“This is her first time, and the horses’ first time too,” her grandmother Rita pointed out.“But so far so good.She’s been practicing for weeks with the team.” Eighty-one year-old Paul Andre Charpentier was also on the field of competition with ! dooo words max) The three winning stories in each category will be published in The Record and will be read at Flyé, 21 Principal St., Sutton, Nov.7 at 7:00 p.m.The two first place winners will also receive a free subscription to The Record, Entries can be mailed to: Flyé c/o A.Fahey 236 Robinson Rd.Sutton (Quebec) JOE 2K0 Anyone wishing to have their submission returned should include a SASE.symposium on Labour Day weekend.Also present was artist Jeff Gold of Danville, Vt., who was the symposium’s guest of honour.According to Cheryl Linsley, the Autumn on the Green festival is a one-day cel-ebration of Danville, Vt.’s heritage, industriousness and the fall colours that surround the town, also known as the “Village on the Hill.” “We wanted a day festival that could be enjoyed by visitors to our town,” said Lins- ley.“Residents kept telling me that people would drive through the town to enjoy the scenery, but rarely stopped to get to know us.We wanted an activity that would change that.” The festival will feature artisans, crafters, cottage industries and local businesses.Musicians will also play in the gaze-bo-shaped bandstand in the village green.Linsley noted that “several of Danville, Vt’s most hospitable ladies have undertaken the task of making sure our Canadian guests are properly welcomed and cared for.” According to Linsley, more than 60 booths, displays and tables will be set up to offer services, exhibitions and products from the Northern Vermont area.Services will include pony rides, raffles and product information booths.Exhibitions include display trucks and cars, metal forging, water dowsing, stone carving and wood burning art.Also on hand will be numerous local craft products, art works, antiques, homemade knitwear, quilts, home-cooked baked goods, hot chili-hot sausage-hot chowder wagons and maple syrup in all its many and various forms.Because of the various temptations awaiting Quebecers down south, Cantin advises visitors to bring American money because few if any of the vending booths will have electronic transaction machines that recognize Canadian bank cards.Those interested in joining the day-trek south can purchase a $20 (Cdn.) round-trip bus ticket at the Danville Art Gallery in the former town hall on Daniel Johnson Street, or reserve by calling 819-839-1414.Fewer students going to college: Study Staff The number of Quebec student attending post-secondary institutions continues to decline according to figures released by the Institut de la statistique du Québec last week.In the fall of 2002, 37,096 youths went from high school to full-time college-level studies.That was a decrease of 14.8 per cent compared to the fall of 1997.Among those registered in colleges and CEGEPs, 69.4 per cent, or 25,751 students, were taking courses to prepare for admission to an university.That represents a 10.3 per cent decrease compared to 1997.Some 11,350 students were registered for technical training in CEGEPs in 2002, down 23.6 per cent since 1997.The decrease was more significant among male than female students.Even if women were already pre- dominant in pre-university and technical training, they saw the largest increase in technical training course.In the fall of 2002, women represented 56.4 per cent of student admission compared to 1997 when they represented 50.1 per cent.Biological technologies remained more popular among women, while physical technologies were more common for men.Among the five physical technology courses, male students maintained the majority (80 per cent), while female students were more numerous in biological technologies.Of the 37,096 youths registered for CEGEP in 2002, almost 10,000 or 26.7 per cent moved away from home to study.That was a decrease of 14.9 per cent compared to the fall of 1997.Most students were attracted to colleges in Montreal and Quebec City.The statistics are available online at www.stat.gouv.qc.ca. : - I ¦THE» - RECORD Monday, September 29, 2003 page 5 Local MP wonders if PC party can survive Bachand: Cont’d from Page 1 The former mayor of Asbestos has had a difficult time with his party since being elected a Tory MP in 1997.The following year, he had to decide on a new party leader when Jean Charest chose to become head of the Quebec Liberal party.In the 2000 election, Bachand was reelected with just over 300 votes in a close, late-night squeaker contest against the Bloc Québécois.His win gave the Tories 12 seats, the minimum required to retain party status in the house.Soon after the election, a revolt in the Alliance party saw Bachand spending more time welcoming the rebel Alliance MPs into the PC party than doing work in his own riding.When the Alliance chose Harper as their new leader, the rebel MPs told the Tories thanks, but no thanks and returned to the Alliance fold.Finally, when Joe Clark chose to step down as the PC leader last year, Bachand chose to run for the leadership, again spending more time on the road than in his riding.Bachand pulled out before the leadership convention, admitting he could not gamer enough delegates.Although Bachand is now McKay’s right hand man in the party, he voted against a recent motion by the Alliance to reject the concept of same-sex marriages.McKay chose to vote for the motion.“It was a free vote, and did not affect the unity of our caucus,” he said.“The Alliance motion would have killed any future vote on same-sex marriages.I want to have the chance to see the same-sex marriage bill before I decide.Besides, I don’t think the Liberals will go all the way on this.They will probably opt for anther form of civil-union status.” Still, Bachand admits he feels frustrated at the latest push by the PC party to unite with the Alliance, arguing he has been a loyal Tory despite the party’s past difficulties.In early 2000, two of his Eastern Township colleagues, David Price and Diane St.Jacques, both left the Tories and joined the Liberals.Some were surprised when Bachand chose to remain loyal to Clark, despite his unpopularity with Canadian voters.Now, Bachand wonders if the PC party can survive.“Will there be a PC party by next spring, I don’t really know,” he said.“Politics is like war.If you go into battle you can lose some soldiers.If the PCs align with the Alliance, they could lose Quebec and me as well.” Bachand is presently trying to fortify support in his riding, which has a strong Bloc-Québécois association in the Victori-aville area.One hard decision for Bachand was the recent “letting go” of Richard Janelle, a former Tory MP for the area who has been a political aide to the MP for the Road race results in drug charges Staff It began as a car race, then degenerated into a brawl and finally ended up with one man facing drug charges.Just before 1 a.m.Friday morning, two men were racing their cars along Route 112 near Notre Dame des Bois.Sûreté du Québec spokesman Const.Louis-Philippe Ruel said after the race the two men got out of their cars and began arguing.At that moment one of the men brought out a crow bar, hitting the other man in the back of the head.The man was later taken to hospital, but it appears the blow did little more than superficial damage.Police met with the man at the hospital, where they took his complaint.They then went to the home of a Stornoway man.While police were arresting the man they found an undetermined quantity of marijuana in bags.The officers requested a warrant, re-entered the house during the day Friday and seized the outlaw weed.The man will now face charges of assault and possession of marijuana with the intent to traffic.Service the beginning of large project Church: Cont’d from Page 1 “This is just the beginning of what is going to be very large project.” There hasn’t been a regular program of services at the Barnston Baptist Church since 1990, according to Merle Desruisseaux, whose family has lived in and around Barnston for generations.“The last service in the church was my son’s wedding four years ago,” she said, adding that reopening the church for Sunday’s service was an important first step in the restoration effort.“As part of the agreement with the Ministère de la Culture, we have to hold at least one service per year,” she explained.The first Baptists congregated in the village in 1833.They laid the foundations for the church in 1835, and finished building it two years later.Desruisseaux said she was baptized at the church in the 1950s, submerged completely beneath the water in the manner of initiation to the faith practiced by all Baptists.In those days, she explained, the faithful were submerged in a large waterproof tank near the altar.“After they stopped using that, we used to go down to the lake,” she said.Pastor Ed Down came from Ayer’s Cliff for the service.“This might be different, but it won’t be painful,” he said as a a way of recognizing the different faiths filling the church, before beginning the Baptist celebration.The Barnston choir led the way, as the congregation joined their voices for the three hymns.The service, translated entirely by Dane Lea Bedard, lasted just over half an hour, and was followed by some music from local children.The Barnston Heritage Committee sold slices of apple pie and coffee after the short service.There was also a donation box for anyone who wanted to bypass the snack stand, but nevertheless contribute to the cause.past seven years.Bachand called Janelle “a great guy,” but argued the riding office needed a change of personnel.“Sometimes you need new energy in your riding organization,” he said.“I do not want to go into detail.This was an internal decision.” Janelle had a brief moment of fame in 1979 when he was a Créditiste MP for the Lotbinière riding, which at the time contained Victoriaville.That fall, he bolted from his party to become a Tory MP in the minority government of then Prime Minister Joe Clark.Clark, hoping to lure more Quebec Créditiste MPs to the Tories and bolster his government, gave Janelle a plum parliamentary secretary job.But no other Créditiste MPs took the bait, and they later abstained in a crucial vote on the Tory budget, thus bringing down Clark’s regime.Janelle lost his seat in the 1980 winter election.Brief Fires ravage local farms and businesses Staff A fire in the wee hours of Saturday morning completely destroyed The Liquor Store, one of Magog’s most popular bars.The few patrons and staff in the bar at the time fled the building.No one was hurt in the blaze, which began at the back of the building on Main Street in Magog at around 2:30 a.m.The structure, a heritage building dating from 1893 and valued at approximately $200,000, was a total loss.The Memphrémagog Police Force is investigating the fire, which they are saying may be a case of arson.It was only a few months ago that The Liquor Store moved to its present location on Main Street, right in the middle of town.Fire also claimed a barn in Coati-cook early Saturday morning.Forty cows were destroyed in the fire, and the barn was completely destroyed.Two sows and four piglets were killed in a smaller barn fire on a pig farm on Du Bois Road in St-Edwidge-deClifton at 2 a.m.Saturday morning.SliJt.eA YOt d*« ro a Fondation de l'Institut universitaire gériatrie de Sherbrooke Sherbrooke Geriatric University Institute Foundation Please bégaierons, this is the onh lonq-term care fundraising campaign in Sherbrooke Annual Financial Campaign Objective: $350,000 Argyll Pavilion 375 Argyll Street Sherbrooke, Qyubec J1J3HS Tel.: (819) 829-7138 1 1 I wish to give $ Receipts for income tax purpose issued for I donations of $20 and over (or on request) t 1 Name i Address N Postal code *11 Telephone II 1 Cash LJ Cheque 1 1 Visa no.— — ":;'pj Exp.1 Name | — Sinnaturc i MO MILK \U Nty COFFEE' mmm mÈ%, ma page 6 Monday, September 29, 2003 ^RECORD Community Forum Same-sex marriage: For or against “The times have changed, They're not the same as the days of ma and pa.They got married by the bible, no divorces by the law." If ma and pa were around today, they would find much more than sky rocketing divorce rates to disturb them.I learned early on that it is best to avoid topics like religion because religious people seldom change beliefs.Same-sex marriage is a similar topic, but harder to avoid.It is a veritable minefield of hotly divided passions.For or against is a difficult abyss to straddle.Those favouring change see opponents as: “Red-neck homophobes determined to refuse basic human rights to fellow citizens.” Meanwhile, the so-called homophobes view their opposition in equally inflammatory terms.“Irresponsible far-left loonies determined to overturn and trample society’s sacred and historic values.” When asked my opinion at a recent social gathering, I muttered that I wasn’t sure but thought I’d probably support change, especially given the court’s decision.A shifty reply indeed.Hardly the stuff to inspire troops or emblazon on banners The truth is I wasn’t ready, and whatever I said was not going to change anyone’s mind.Further, it’s not easy to come down on the side of less freedom for others.Yet I was dissatisfied with my answer, and have since reflected at length on my reasons.While some were easily apparent, others required deeper probing.The same-sex marriage debate for me brings a strong sense of déjà vu relating to the turmoil and divisions of the late ‘60s: Revolution now.Make love not war.Imperialist running dogs.If it feels good do it.Hell no, we won’t go.Ho, ho, Ho Chi Minh.Don’t trust anyone over 30.The times they are a-changin’.The times were changing and seemed to offer unbounded possibilities for a better world, and I offered student protesters more than grudging respect.My reserva- tions were left silent and internalized.It is always hard to get into distinctions and definition of terms when those across the room are chanting “Freedom Now.” Academics generally lavished too much praise on protesters, and the reasons were often less than admirable (read gutlessness).Some young protesters paid heavy dues indeed, but many others paid nothing at all, and simply crawled surreptitiously into the freedom tent.Later they re-appeared in different guises: Wall Street lawyers, tenured academics, college principals, CEO’s and in general, main-stream capitalist pigs rather like their criticized fathers.All in all, the world has not much improved, but I have learned to examine my reservations more carefully.Is refusal to support the word “marriage” for gays an infringement of rights?It withholds what they want, but hardly strikes me as an attack on rights.Their civil unions are recognized in two provinces, and this recognition will surely spread.Yet since same-sex marriage does no personal harm to me, why the haggling?Well there are reasons.It troubles me that our government is prepared to do a back flip on earlier positions.In 1999, Parliament decreed marriage as a union between man and woman.The same government today is ready to drastically revise the meaning of an ancient societal institution going back for thousands of years.The momentum for change began only a few years ago, and open discussion has an even shorter history.Passing strange.With my conservative hat planted firmly on my head, I wonder if these government initiatives do not border on hubris.Lower courts ruled that it was unconstitutional that same gender couples cannot marry, and on this basis, the government drafts legislation.Yet the Tom Cavanagh «THE « RECORD P.0.Box 1200 Sherbrooke J1H 516 or 1195 Galt E, Sherbrooke JIG 1Y7 Fax:819-569-3945 e-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.coin Website: www.sherbrookerecord.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 Serce Gacnon Chief Pressman .(819) 569-9931 Francine Thibault Prod.Superv.(819) 569-4856 DEPARTMENTS Accounting .(819) 569-9511 Advertising.(819)5699525 Circulation.(819) 5699528 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and in control.Hence our lives too must be in control.A comforting thought, but it is a wavering myth.Our ‘leaders’, alas, are just like you and me — they don’t always know, they have biases, they make mistakes and they sometimes cannot be trusted.This is unsettling, yes, but that’s the way it is.When “authorities” speak (especially in lower courts) we should listen, but we do not have to accept them as founts of wisdom.The most spectacular wrongheaded court decision ever recorded in North American history was just a few years ago (Bush vs.Gore).It saddled the world with the reigning nincompoop for at least four years.Of course 1 speak now of the U.S.not Canada, but the point holds true that judges can be biased, wrong and make colossal errors.I would prefer a national election where same-sex marriage is one of the issues.I think there is a parallel with euthanasia — another example of an urgent challenge facing contemporary society.Decisions on such matters should not be left entirely to appointed lawyers.Even if the judges are right (i.e.they agree with me), it is preferable to have the citizenry more implicated in the process.Let friends talk and argue.Let politicians defend and justify their positions.Let there be public meetings and debates.Then when the decision is made there may be resentment, but no sense of having been finessed or duped.Time for a wrap up.I worry about the dominant role of the courts.I think we should be cautious about sweeping away centuries-old values and beliefs.It would be best if the Canadian people were more directly involved in the process.Finally, although I hate to admit it, the in-your-face exhibitionism of a part of gay and lesbian culture affects my thinking.But enough waffling.Enough on the one hand and on the othering.Yes or no?For or against?I have not mentioned long endured physical beatings and emotional suffering of gays, children and adults, nor have I spoken of social ostracism or suicides.A good society does not tolerate such things.And that is the trump card that wins over all.If asked about extending marriage to include same-sex couples my answer then is yes.Societies change, and we’re invariably better off as a result.Just look around at the kings and women you know. INSIDE %/ Z/ Anna May Kinney explains the ins and outs of a healthy diet for your family pets .see Page 9 RECORD Tel: 819-569-6345; Fax: 819-569-3945 Newsroom@sherbrookbrecord.com Monday, September 29, 2003 page 7 Epilepsy ‘changed our lives,’ say teens mi' : y: ¦zmmm ' mm* we < _• St * i 'V?¦'f-'îJV - %.?»?» « T:v*‘5* ' ’ ¦ CANWEST NEWS SERVICE Randy Routley is a Grade 12 student and competitive swimmer living with epilepsy.By Grania Litwin CanWest News Service Growing up has not been easy for Allison Pfluger, who turns 15 this week.In fact every year that passes takes something from this pretty teen.“She used to enjoy doing gymnastics, riding horses, running around with friends and being outgoing,” says her mother Margaret Pfluger.But one by one each of these activities has been cruelly struck from her list.At about age four she began having what looked like staring spells and sometimes blanked out for seconds at a time.Allison was soon diagnosed with epilepsy, a condition that affects about 300,000 Canadians.Epilepsy is a disorder that briefly interrupts the normal electrical activity of the brain, creating an “electrical storm” as too many neurons fire at one time.It can result in anything from momentary inattention, or what looks like daydreaming, to serious seizures and convulsions.It strikes one in 100 and a recent Canadian survey found that not only do many people with epilepsy have to deal with devastating symptoms, but also public misunderstanding and stigma.“When I have a seizure I sometimes feel embarrassed, and sad, sometimes 1 cry,” says Allison softly.“It’s hard, but I get over it.” Once diagnosed she was immediate ly put on medication and a neurologist told her parents she would likely grow out of it, but at the end of Grade 1 she was put on another medication, then another, and the symptoms worsened each year.“Within six months our life completely changed,” says her mother.“Now there is no dancing, no bike riding, no gymnastics.” In Grade 5 Allison started falling down suddenly, breaking teeth and her nose and blackening her eyes.There were also dramatic changes at school as she went from a gregarious high achiever to one who struggles.While medications and restrictive diets appeared to work for a while, there was no easing of symptoms.“Her brain always seemed to find a way back into the maze,” says her mother.Years ago, Pfluger and her husband could catch Allison when she had drop seizures, but that’s not easy now and rather than wear a protective helmet and full face mask, Allison spends a lot of time in a wheelchair.She has also been implanted with a vagus nerve stimulator under her collarbone that comes on every five minutes for 30 seconds, “to pace the brain.” “Sometimes I lie awake at night thinking, ‘How can we bring our child back?’ “ said Pfluger.“The early days were the best.I think younger kids are more compassionate.Later on Allison didn’t want to go to school, the kids basically walked over her.She felt very alone.” And there are many challenges, such as food class when she is around a stove or knives.“She can go for a couple of days without any drop seizures but then have a flurry of them.It is so unpredictable.She can’t go out to a movie with friends without a care-giver, or go to the mall alone like other kids.” Allison is now thriving in a special education class that focuses on positives.The big change came when she joined a group of like-minded teens.“She really enjoys getting together, and although she complains she is the only one who actually has seizures during the meetings, it has given her a lot more self-esteem.She is coming out of herself.” Isa Milman, Epilepsy Program co-ordinator at the Victoria Epilepsy & Parkinson’s Centre, smiles when she hears that.She says epilepsy can hit families like a thunderbolt, and initially a parent is very worried.Is it safe for their child to take a bath, ride their bike, or swim?What will medications do, can their child still enjoy sleepovers, what should they tell other parents and teachers?That’s where Milman comes in, very calmly and sensitively.See Epilepsy, page 8 page 8 Monday, September 29, 2003 Townships Life ' " - ¦THE.¦ ¦¦ ¦ .' "¦¦¦ " ' BFropn Feature Story Support group helps epileptic teens feels normal Epilepsy: Cont’d from Page 7 She gives presentations to school administrators, parents and teachers, explains the facts, provides information about how to respond, describes how epilepsy medications can impact children’s learning and understanding, and explodes a few myths.For instance, many people think they should put something in a seizing person’s mouth to prevent them swallowing their tongue, but she says it is not possible to swallow your tongue, “and trying to put something into someone’s mouth during a convulsive seizure can cause damage.” Epilepsy is also not contagious, but can be caused by anything that harms the brain, such as head injuries, tumours or infections.The former occupational therapist, who used to teach at Montreal’s McGill University and has a specialty in mental health, said the teen group allows young people to discuss everything from driving and dating, to drinking, working and peer pressure.The kids are currently working to develop a video, and the epilepsy centre recently produced a free booklet that describes the disorder, its implications for learning, and offers helpful teaching strategies.“Epilepsy affects learning, social life, behaviour, all aspects of a child’s life,” says Milman, who adds many kids still feel shy or afraid to reveal their condition in case of teasing.“That’s why we prepared the booklet for parents, teachers, administrators, even police who may mistake a seizure for intoxication, drug use, or psychotic behaviour.” She stresses a person with epilepsy can look and act completely normal, and Victoria Grade 12 student Randy Routley is a perfect example.A competitive swimmer who has attended swim meets as far away as Alberta and England, Randy swims for two hours, five times a week and has never had a seizure in the pool, although his coach and teammates are aware of his condition and could help if needed.“My epilepsy is under good control with medication and hasn’t affected me too much, but I still feel kinda awkward telling people about it,” he said, adding he’d like to start driving but there are some concerns, even though he’s been seizure-free for six months.He is also a member of the teen group that meets after school on alternate Tuesdays.“It feels good to talk about our experiences and joke around,” says the 17-year-old, who was diagnosed in Grade 4 and usually knows he is about to have a seizure, because he hears a ringing in his ears, feels dizzy and gets a metallic taste in his mouth.“I black out and then I fall asleep for several hours.I had one around Christmas once and when I woke up I didn’t know it was Christmas anymore.” His mother, Violaine, says the teen group has been very helpful and his Victoria high school is an “awesome school.” At other schools he got labelled and teased, but at this one the teachers are very supportive.Julia Cole, whose 10-year-old son Kyle Jackson was diagnosed with epilepsy at eight, agrees a positive school environment is crucial.Her son was teased before Milman came to talk to students and teachers.“After that they stopped bugging him.People just don’t have enough education about it.” Kyle can have very severe seizures during which he chokes and stops breathing for half a minute or so, and afterwards he needs gentle comforting, reassurance and rest.“He can get Recognizing Epilepsy Epileptic seizures can be triggered by lack of sleep, food sensitivities, caffeine, flashing lights or sounds, and some tend to be very idiosyncratic, says Isa Milman, Epilepsy Program co-ordinator at the Victoria Epilepsy & Parkinson’s Centre.“Some are set off by a particular voice, or even a song,” she says.And similarly, they qan sometimes be avoided or soothed by curious things, such as the playing of a particular Mozart piano concerto.Attacks may be eased by aromatherapy or hypnotherapy, relaxation, breathing exercises, meditation, yoga, “or any calming, focusing techniques,” she says.Epilepsy affects one in 100 and about half of those people have seizures that are completely controlled by medication.Of the other half, some have modest to severe difficulty, and about 10 per cent have really tough problems.Epilepsy can develop at any age, but more than half develops in childhood which is why the Victoria centre is focusing on bringing knowledge about the disorder to schools.Formerly called petit mal and grand mal seizures, there are several different kinds of epileptic attacks: • Absence seizures: Commonly undiagnosed in young children, may look like staring spells or daydreaming and usually last two to 20 seconds.• Tonic-Clonic seizures: At the start a child may cry out as the chest muscles constrict, then comes unconsciousness, muscles stiffening and twitching.Eyes may roll back.This may last a few minutes.• Simple partial seizures: Are limited to one area of the brain and do not result in unconsciousness, but a child may have unusual feelings such as tremendous fear.These last one to five minutes • Complex partial seizures: May result in automatic behaviours such as tapping, chewing movements, or wandering around, and last one to five minutes.pretty scared.His brain is just jumbled.“I love Isa Milman.She is wonderful and so helpful.Now that Kyle has switched schools she is coming to his new school and I know it will be all right”.Bishop’ s this Fall Still looking to t< • Computer wor • Photography v • Ballroom danc • Personal deve - For more infc am ake a course?kshops vorkshops :ing workshop lopment workshops armation, please call 322-9670 BISK Coni iâLem ® J1M /Q1Q UNIVERSITÉ lo I 5/ BISHOP’S /Q-jn UNIVERSITY \V 1 V coni wwv lOP’S UNIVERSITY tinuing Education loxville, QC 1Z7 ) 822-9670 ) 822-9720 (Fax) :edu@ubishops.ca /.ubishops.ca Townships Life iiiTHE I 1 1 RECORD Monday, September 29, 2003 page 9 Nature’s Way Fat cats and pudgy dogs face health problems As I look around this room this morning, there’s a dog bed a couple feet from my chair, another under the television, a third dog and cat are asleep on my bed.My background music is the gentle sound of stereo snoring, having never known a time in m^ Anna May Kinney for sure, ani- - mais bring a special quality to our lives that nothing else can replace.Our pets are family.We love them and enjoy lavishing them with toys and goodies.At last estimate North Americans spend $7.5 billion a year on pet food and veterinary care.Yet spoiling them with toys and attention is one thing and overfeeding them another.It seems that our bad eating habits are also affecting the health of the animals we live with.This obesity epidemic has sparked a new 450-page report from the National Academies’ National Research Council.It recommends revised nutritional guidelines for adequate and appropriate diets to help keep cats and dogs healthy.This report was put together mostly for pet-food manufacturers, veterinarians and scientists, but there is a section which includes information on what and how much to feed your pets, and how to recognize when cats and dogs are overweight.Cats have special needs While it is agreed that it is safer and healthier for cats to live inside, they often face one health problem that their outside cousins seldom have to deal with — obesity.In fact this is becoming a serious problem that veterinarians are seeing on an alarming increase.Overweight cats are far more likely to suffer diabetes, bowel obstruction and respiratory problems.They often grow less playful and even lazy, resulting in drinking less water, which can contribute to de veloping urinary tract infections or stones in their urine.As they age, and their body fat gets heavier, cats become more prone to arthritis and more debilitating conditions.Rounding of the abdomen, or heavy fat de posits on his back, limbs or face are clear signs of obesity.In most cases, if a cat looks fat, he is.Cats are grazers, meaning they like to nibble throughout the day and many can easily eat 12 to 20 meals a day.I learned to give my cat only a tablespoon of dry cat food in the morning.This gave her something to nibble on for a few hours, and then she’d be able to wait for dinner without running out of energy.At suppertime she gets a serving of wet canned cat food, or a little salmon, and her bowl filled with dry cat food.I always make sure there is plenty of fresh cold water before going to bed.One thing many people forget is that a cat is more nocturnal.Those with overweight cats need to restrict portions and not leave food available around the clock.Thirty to 40 per cent of all cats will overeat if they are allowed to.While I do feed my dogs a homemade diet of complex carbohydrates, some meat protein and lots of vegetables, a cat’s nutritional demands are too complex to try and balance.Since cats are descendants of carnivores, they need nutrients that are offered through animal-based proteins and fats and should not be fed a vegetarian diet because it could result in harmful deficiencies of some amino acids, fatty acids and vitamins.Keeping your dog trim They say that if you cannot feel a dog’s ribs, then the animal is probably overweight.A good test is to stand up and look down at your dog’s back.If you can see his waistline and there are no fat deposits on the back or at the base of the tail then he’s most likely not overweight.I don’t believe in feeding a dog only once a day, since what they save in calories doesn’t equal what they would burn if they have enough energy to be active during the day.What you do get is a fat lazy dog that sleeps until suppertime.I measure out the allotted -food for the day, and give each dog a quarter of their ration for breakfast.To help an overweight dog to lose a few pounds, check with your veterinarian for your pet’s nutritional requirements and reduce the portion accordingly.If your dog is still hungry, try adding to his ration a few low calorie vegetables such as boiled carrots, beans or squash.Always remember that onions are poison for dogs, and vegetables from the cabbage family should be avoided.Also, place the cats dish high and out of Fido’s reach, as just a few tablespoons of dry cat food a day will quickly add unwanted pounds.The importance of exercise Researchers estimate that 75 per cent of dogs are under exercised.Besides being a contributing factor in weight gain, lack of exercise is the main cause of behavioral problems.When a young healthy dog gets very frustrated with his pent up energy, he winds up getting into trouble.The next thing you know he’s at an animal shelter waiting in line to be destroyed.How much easier would it be to set up a time each day for your pets to play and get exercise?My girls get three long walks a day, rain, snow or shine.Like babies, animals are totally dependent on us for their needs, whether it is how much they eat, or love our pets we find the time to give them how often they go for walks.If we really what’s needed to maintain good health.November 16 WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A CANDIDATE IN THE SCHOOL ELECTIONS?Every person who is entitled to have his or her name entered on the list of electors of the school board for which haor she intends to stand, and who, on polling day, has been domiciled in the territory of the school board concerned for six months or more, may be a candidate in the school elections of November 16, 2003.You are entitled to have your name entered on the list of electors if, on polling day: -• you are 18 yearsof age or over; - you are a Canadian citizen; - you are domiciled in the territory of the school board in question, and have been domiciled for at least six months in Québec; - you are not deprived of your right to vote.DO YOU PLAN TO INCUR EXPENSES, COLLECT CONTRIBUTIONS OR TAKE OUT LOANS TO PROMOTE YOUR CANDIDACY?If so, you must apply for authorization from the returning officer of the school board.You may submit your application immediately.Please note that the regulation 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if you’re willing to compromise and co operate with others.Don’t strand your self out on a shaky limb.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - You won’l be effective today if you go about youi tasks in a helter-skelter fashion.Lay oui a systematic and methodical game plan before beginning your work, and follow it to the letter.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) — If you see friends dividing up into separate war ring factions today, refuse to be a partie ipant.When petty politics are allowed to prevail in social affairs, those whe partake in them lose.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) — A personal family issue that erupts today may re quire kid-gloves treatment, or else havoc among the ranks could disrupt a collective endeavor and cause all to go their separate ways.CROSSWORD ACROSS 35 Press 1 Mexican money 39 Fr.holy woman 5 The Evil One 40 Caravan stops 10 Diminishes 41 Shaving-cream additive.14 Bruins’ sch.42 Happy face 15 Untethered 43 Ancient Central Americans 16 Person, place or thing 45 Friendly 17 Press 48 Hertz rival 20 Pull behind 49 Ancient country on the Aegean 21 Morsel of food 50 Valhalla leader 22 Magna 51 Demented 23 Type size 54 Press 24 Ridiculed 58 Owl’s call 26 Recently 59 Type of energy 29 Of the kidneys 60 Square measure 30 Warm up 61 Picnic crawlers 31 Fable writer 62 Abounding in rocks 32 Slippery one 63 Mournful wail Saturday's Puzzle Solved M O U S E P A D ël L 1 C 1 T A L T E R E G o p A N A M A S E A L A N E s s W A M P S S A H L S E M i S W E E T E R A S E R S O L E 1 R E S Y N O N Y M V O L N 1 B F L E A B A N E T A U S C 1 F 1 N O B A H O L D L A N S P Y P L A N E A R A T O E E N T R A P S P O S H L A D T O M T 1 T S T E A M 1 R O N E T T E H E N B 1 T 1 P O S T T 1 M E O N S 1 T E E N T A 1 L E D T E E T E R s O U P C A N S (C)2003Tribune Media Services, Inc.9/29/03 DOWN 1 Green stroke 2 Reverberate 3 Large amount 4 Klutz 5 Millstream channel 6 Main artery 7 Carryall 8 End of a cigar 9 Society page word 10 Necessitate 11 Get on 12 Montana city 13 Slammin’ Sammy 18 Brief death notice 19 Predicament 23 Meat paste 24 Escritoires 25 Chemical compound 26 Units of resistance 27 Remarkable deed 44 Metallic element 28 Seneca or Huron 45 Greek letter 29 Zellweger of “Jerry Maguire” 46 Accordionist Floren 31 Theater passage 47 Dostoyevsky novel, with “The 32 Perry’s creator 48 Mad.Ave.pro 33 Fairness in the workplace grp.50 Christiania, today 34 Majors and Marvin 51 Spanish painter Joan 36 Stocky marsupial 52 Once again 37 Fence piece 53 Settlement 38 Minnesota 55 Sibilant letter 42 New Orleans team 56 Decay 43 Room full of birds 57 Rural stack By Mark Moldowsky 9/29/03 page 20 THE RECORD Monday, September 29, 2003 Lowest price of the season during Sears Days .: -, * ,e < , -C* k for team ri Save 271.10.Kenmore® Special Edition super capacity laundry team 3.2-cu.ft.washer.Porcelain-on-Steel White wash basket has lifetime warranty.#24692.Sears reg.729.99.588.88 7-cu.ft.dryer.9 drying options.4 temperature options.#62692.Sears reg.519.99.448.88 ONLY 36.26 MONTHLY* FOR TEAM • Kenmore is Canada's #1 selling brand of major appliances* • Ask about our Price Match Guarantee on national brand major appliances; 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