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THE record The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 65 CENTS WWW.SHERBROOKERECORD.COM TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2001 Impact of merger still mystery for Lennoxville Councillors and managers speculate on what lies ahead By Daniel Huot Lennoxville The first thing that’s remarkably noticeable when talking with Lennoxville residents, managers and elected officials about the new city of Sherbrooke merger is that most don’t have all the answers pertaining to the upcoming structural changes in municipal administration.Many questions remain unanswered and there are a number of unresolved issues that still need to be sorted out by the new city’s transition committee.“As councillors, we know nothing," said Lennoxville councillor Danielle St-Vincent, who added elected officials have been kept in the dark throughout the entire merger process.The majority of citizens rightfully assume the town of Lennoxville will be wiped off the map, but a municipal legacy still lies ahead.Lennoxville will become a borough of the new city on Jan.1 2002.Instead of having a town council, residents will be able to bring their concerns to a borough council which has a legal obligation to meet once a month.Instead of a mayor, a borough president will chair local meetings.The borough will be divided into two districts - north and south of the Saint-François River and Belvidere St.A coun- cillor will be elected to the borough council in each district.“Instead of having six councillors and a mayor, residents will have two borough councillors and a president,” said Lennoxville Mayor Doug MacAulay.Residents will vote for a Sherbrooke city councillor.That person will also be the borough council’s president.Nineteen councillors elected from six boroughs and a mayor will run Sherbrooke’s city council.“The city councillor and borough president will have a lot of work on his plate," said MacAulay.“That person will be attending at least three public meetings per month - two in the city and one in the borough." The major difference between a town council and a borough council is its tax- ation powers - only the new city will have the right to send out tax bills to residents.MacAulay explained the borough’s councillors can be as efficient as town council with the right attitude.He emphasized the new city councillor and borough president will have to be available to answer the public’s questions and be willing to return phone calls.Lennoxville’s town hall is expected to become the borough council’s headquarters once the merger comes into effect on Jan.1, 2002.Record reporter Daniel Huot spoke WITH SEVERAL PEOPLE ABOUT WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE NEW CITY OF SHERBROOKE.FOR THE FULL STORY SEE MERGER PAGES 9-11 IN today’s Lennoxville Link $20 bills were bogus The Sherbrooke Regional Police Force collared a 26-year-old man who was passing on fake $20 bills on Saturday afternoon.The suspect, a Quebec City resident who is planning to move to Sherbrooke, reportedly passed counterfeit money at the Dollarama on Belvédère Street and at Marche Alexandre on Alexandre Street.“He gave a statement saying he passed three bills," said RCMP spokesman Jim Moffatt.A person working behind the counter at Marche Alexandre refused to sell items to the suspect because he didn't like the look of the $20 bill that he was handed.The worker called Sherbrooke police and the bill holder was arrested.His case was later transferred to the RCMP.The man’s identity cannot be released since he hasn’t been charged.He is to appear in court with a summons at a future date to be charged with passing counterfeit currency.The maximum penalty is 14 years behind bars.Moffatt said he hopes more arrests will follow.“In the region, there are lots of counterfeit $20 and $5 bills that are being passed,” said Moffatt, adding business people should compare dollar notes to make sure they are getting the real thing.‘*v*«r Sink and Swim STEPHEN MCDOUGAU/SPEOAL Some 30 teams of four, both children and adult, tried to steer flimsy water craft built of cardboard, glue and caulking around short obstacle courses at the annual regatta.The spectacle of watching competitors capsize was such great sport, attendance was up 50 per cent over last year.For more Please see page 5.Lait August 9-10-11-12,2001 Come visit Coaticook and its beautiful region FRIDAY.AUGUST I0TH 7:30 p.m.4x4 Pull Pulling Grounds SATURDAY.AUGUST 11TH 8:30 p.m.“Big Time* Country CRIFAHaU SUNDAY.AUGUST 12TH 3:00 p.m.Clogging Naylor Main Park page 2 Tuesday, August 7, 2001 ¦ THE' Pipe band helps keep Townships’ Scottish tradition alive Toes are tapping, shoulders still swaying several days after our outing.So much so that bagpipe notes seem to sift through the walls of the shower stall as droplets of water cascade down the sides.I smile.My dear significant other must have rooted out a cassette of pipe music, I conclude.Not so.It seems that the haunting melody I heard had its source in my imagination.It’s as though the music of Scotland’s famed instrument has seeped into my soul.The skies were blue, the sun radiant.The scene spectacular.Umbrellas of every hue of the rainbow dotted the landscape on the sidelines.Pipers and drummers by the hundreds were scattered throughout the grounds in their band colours - tartans of red, black, green, blue, yellow, purple.Lone and multiple instrument tunes could be heard in every nook and cranny on the site -lulling, rousing, sentimentalizing.Throughout the day, thousands of spectators braved the scorching rays of sunlight to sit on the hills overlooking the playing field.There to watch piping, drum and highland dance competitions, sheaf throwing, shot putt and cabre tossing, and sundry other track and field activities.Never were so many tempted to seek shade; never did so many resist.For tunes played on pipes and drums seduce the spirit.The Glengarry Highland Games in Maxville, Ontario have been renowned as the largest and the best in North America for years.A record setting 65 highland bands from across the conti- nent participated the 2001 edition of the games.According to my grandstand neighbour with the tartan cane, a former Maxville resident, this year they have been proclaimed by a Scottish association as the best in the world! “It was on the news Friday evening, it was!” she exclaimed with visible pride.Congratulations to the folks in Glengarry County who have done a marvelous job of promoting Scottish heritage - music, dress, dance, games, food, and symbols associated with Scotland! The end of the day.The bands gathering on the field for the mass band performance are introduced.Was heard the name, “The Eastern Townships Pipe Band”.Could it be?I wondered.“Yes, I heard it too,” confirmed one of our sons.It’s been confirmed.A dozen or so members of our very own pipe band participated Saturday for the first time in Maxville and Sunday in Montreal.Congratulations to them.As of this writing, the results for our E.T.band are still unknown.No matter.They deserve much recognition for participating in the first place, and for weathering the heat in the second.All the best to the band! p.s.A few years back, there were whisperings of a potential Highland Games competition in Lennoxville.Hopefully, that idea is still alive and well.“Ye banks and braes o’bonny Doon, How can ye bloom sae fresh and fair; How can ye chant, ye little birds, And I sae weary fu 'o ’care!" - Robert Burns Susan Mastine Huntingville Universalist has ties to the past On Aug.12 the second of only two summer services will take place at the Huntingville Universalist Church.In the present day, many church ministers find they lead busy lives.They have two or more church congregations to administer to and many duties to perform.However, this is not simply a modern-day situation, as early ‘travelling parsons’ also had many miles to cover as part of their charge.Such was the case with the Huntingville Universalist Church.In 1936, Reverend Robert Lewis Weis was formally inducted as minister of the North Hatley and Huntingville Universalist churches.Reverend Weis replaced the popular Reverend Evan Thomas Evans, who had served the two churches from 1927 to 1935.During his years of service in the two parishes, Mr.Weis began publication, in 1939, of a newsletter entitled The Quebec Universalist, intended to make public news of the life in the two congregations.Fol- lowing are excerpts from Reverend Weis’ Huntingville news which appeared in two of the newsletters: “Following a choir practise of the junior choir under the direction of Miss Ruth Hunting on Mar.15, the children were given a treat of sugar on snow in the kitchen of Mrs.Herbert Hunting.Mr.Weis had the good fortune to be present.” “Card parties for the benefit of the Ladies’ Aid were held at the homes of Mr.Ross Carter on Feb.14 and Mrs.Reginald Dewing on Mar.15 and were well patronized.” “A very successful baked bean supper was held at the home of Mrs.Willis Hunting on Ash Wednesday with Mrs.George Armstrong in charge.” “Congratulations to Mrs.Jane Melissa Colby who was eighty-one on Feb.27 and to Mr.Ernest Hunting who was 80 on March 13.Also to the Reginald Dewings who celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary on Mar.15." “Mrs.Bertha Weston Price has taken an apartment in the Hunting homestead.Mr.& Mrs.Call, parents of Mrs.Kenneth Hunting, have also moved to the village and are living in the house recently owned by the Reginald Dewings who are living with Mr.Dewing Sr.” “Mr.Weis’ father attended the Huntingville Ladies' Aid with his son, at the home of Mrs.Frank Libby.” Reverend Weis left the parishes of Huntingville and North Hatley in 1942.Reverend Kenneth Maclean will conduct the Aug.12 service commencing at 10:30 a.m.Refreshments will follow the service.All are welcome! - Submitted by Phyllis Emery Skeats Brief Danville to hold byelection for Seat 3 on Aug.26 A byelection to fill Seat 3 on the town council will be held Aug.26, director general Michel Lecours said Monday.The byelection is being held because a second resident has decided to run for the seat.Earlier last week, Germain Ducharme was the only registered candidate.But Lecours said Michel Parenteau decided to throw his hat in the ring just before last Friday's registration deadline.Both candidates live in the Shipton area of Danville, as was the case with Seat 3’s former councillor, Laurent Roy.Roy resigned his seat last spring, citing differences with some other councillors.Lecours said an advanced poll for voters will be set up Aug.19 at the town hall, located at 150 Water St.The main vote will be held on Aug.26 at the ADS Elementary school gymnasium.Weather Today: Variable cloudiness.High near 29.Winds westerly 15 to 30 km/h diminishing in the afternoon.Wednesday.Variable cloudiness with chance of showers.Low near 16.High near 27.Probability of precipitation 30 percent.Thursday: Mostly cloudy With scattered showers.Low near 14.High near 25.Probability of precipitation 40 percent.Friday: Intermittent rain.Low near 16.High near 25.Ben by Daniel Shelton IMAGINING TO THINK I HAVE AN K UNFAIR PISAPVANTA&E WHEN IT COMES TO ^JHIPE ANP SEPT z Tuesday, August 7, 2001 page 3 ¦ THE» RECORD Lawyer or not, Côté will face bail hearing today « -¦' - mm mi a -m s- page 12 Tuesday, August 7, 2001 ¦¦THE CORRESPONDE 5 Pax: (8Aq) RECORD Maurice Greene pulls out of worlds due to injury ^>^see page 14 Local lacrosse team goes to battle .see Wednesday’s Record Tel: (81# 569-63 Newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Ironwoman overcomes fear of water to win title By Arash Madani After congratulating Helen Zaikoff on her unbelievable accomplishment — winning a grueling Iron-man USA triathlon in New York on July 29 - your next query is somewhat difficult to ask.“Are you insane?” was the first question posed to her a few days after the 32-year-old Knowlton native captured top prize in the amateur women’s division of the prestigious event.After all, Zaikoff swam 3.8 km, then promptly jumped on a bike and cycled 180 km before running a full marathon (46.2 km) to outlast the competition.And all this - a little dip in the lake, ride through the country and jog in the park — was completed in 10 hours and 11 minutes.After a nice, hard laugh, Zaikoff admitted that the toll an Ironman takes on the body is vicious.“After a race, I say ‘never again, I’ll never do this again’ but then I’m out training a few days later,” she admitted.“The intensity (of an Ironman) is not as high as at short distances and at the end of one, I didn’t feel too great.Your organs are deprived of their normal blood flow for quite some time after a race .and I guess that’s why you can’t do too many in a year.Professionals do three in a year, and I think two is enough for me.” By virtue of her victory, Zaikoff qualified for the Ironman Hawaii World Championship in October, the most prestigious event in the sport.Needless to say, she hopes for continuing success in Kona, the site of the event, where the extreme heat and high humidity add an even greater degree of difficulty to the demanding competition.And she also hopes to be fully recovered from the race in Lake Placid, where she shattered the previous age-group record by some 37 minutes, on a mountainous course known for its difficulty.“It takes weeks, really weeks for sure to get over a race,” said Zaikoff.“I hope to be fully recovered when I go to Hawaii in a couple of months.” It was in the mid-90s that Zaikoff began her rise to the top of the ironman triathlon.A student at Bishop’s University, she had just come off a surgery, and was hoping to get back in shape after the operation.Looking for a cycling club at the Lennoxville school, she found none.“But there was a triatholon club,” recalled Zaikoff, who was at Bishop’s to earn a second bachelor degree.“But I never thought I'd get involved with that.I was afraid of the water, I didn’t like swimming, but I still joined.I spent the first semester hanging on the side of the pool, but I got over it.” She also ran quite a bit, starting off by only training once a week, and then increasing that to two or three times a week.By the end of her first year at Bishop’s she had run a 5 km race and participated in the 1996 Montreal Marathon.“I had done fairly well in the running, but I wanted to do another marathon after Montreal and finish it in a faster time,” said Zaikoff.“A year later, I was able to swim better — I had stopped hanging onto the wall — and finally in 1999 I decided it was time to do something big.” Literally.Zaikoff went on to qualify for Ironman Canada and then Ironman Florida.The rest, as they say, is history.At 5T1", she is still recuperating from major back surgery, where three discs were removed — it hampers her cycling ability to this day.“I now have to rely on my running,” said Zaikoff, who will train for Hawaii by focusing solely on her swimming technique and cycling distance work.“I have to excel at all three to be world-class, but I’d say I’m an average swimmer, a good biker and a very good runner.The DAVID ANDERSON/PHOTO CORRESPONDENT Helen Zaikoff of Knowlton is off to the 2001 Ironman Hawaii World Championships in October after winning the Ironman USA triathlon in New York.run always saves me.When I started at Bishop’s I wanted to cycle for fitness, and then the challenge to learn to swin and race motivated me.“For me it’s always about a challenge.Do a longer race, do better, be faster.Now I want to become a top athlete and do whatever I can to make it there.” THE Tuesday, August 7, 2001 page 13 Sports Galt student runs for gold at Jeux du Quebec COURTESY OF BOWERS FAMILY rap Melissa Bowers, a student at Alexander Galt High School, won a gold and a bronze medal at the Jeux du Quebec in Lachine.The 16-year-old Coaticook resident took top prize in the 800 metres and third place in the 1500 metre steeple chase event.By Arasii Madan i It has Deen a qolden summer tor Coaticook resident Melissa Bow ers.The 16-year-old Alexander Galt student, who dominated the region’s track scene as well as the distance running divisions at the high school level last year, delivered again over the weekend at the [eux du Quebec in Lachine Bowers, a member of the Sherbrooke track club, captured gold in the 800 metres, took bronze in the 1,500 steeple chase and finished seventh in the 1,500 metre run.“This has all just been amazing,” said Bowers, in a phone interview from Lachine after her final race on Monday.“It’s been a great experience and it’s my first time at an event like this.It’s something I’ll never forget.” A little over a month after taking two golds at the provincial high school championships in Sherbrooke, and a week after winning a pair of bronze medals at the interclub provincials in Montreal, Bowers made her name for herself at the Quebec track and field scene with a spectacular performance at the two week long Jeux du Quebec.Her time of two minutes, 25.12 seconds in the 800 metre was not only good enough for top prize in the juvenile category, but also a personal best for the four-year track veteran who will be entering her final year at Galt in the fall.“I knew it was just two laps (around the track) and I had to give it all that I had,” said Bowers.“I knew I had a chance and it was really tight coming around the first half.There were five of us in the pack and then in the last 200 (metres) I just (passed) them and didn’t stop.All 1 was thinking during tnat last stretch was ‘don’t stop, keep going’ and 1 realized that if you always give it your best and stay positive then good things will happen.” A member of the cross-country running team at Galt, this is the first summer Bowers has run under the Sherbrooke track club, which trains at the Université de Sherbrooke campus.Perhaps even more impressive than winning gold in the 800 metres was her performance in the steeple chase.Bowers finished third, posting a time of 5:44:62 in an event that she’d never even competed in before.The course involves a number of obstacles, including water and hurdles, only the latter of which the talented track star had faced before.“I had done hurdles before, but I knew (the steeple chase) was totally different the moment I stepped in the water,” she said.“It was different and it was a lot of fun.I only had one week of training, total, for the steeple.Technique wide I didn’t have to do much, but it was neat to do." In the 1,500 metre run, Bowers was disappointed with her time (5:21:97), especially after she ran the event in five-flat in June.But, in the end, only positive memories and larger dreams will be what the cheery teenager takes out of the Jeux du Quebec.“Just being there and being a part of the opening ceremonies and meeting all kinds of people was great,” said Bow- ers, who will prepare for the national legion track championships in Sherbrooke this weekend.“I just want to keep going and see how far I can go.The Francophonie Games, the Canada Games, even the Olympics.Those are my goals and we’ll see how far I can go.” BNCC holds open house By Tom Peacock Even more two-wheeled enthusiasts than usual flocked to the biking mecca of Bromont to take advantage of the open house at the National Cycling Centre (BNCC) last Friday and Saturday.As the usual hordes of mountain bikers made their way to the trails snaking around and down the mountain, a di£ ferent horde of bikeless try-anythings headed over to the BNCC to try out the BMX track and the velodrome.Sylvain Richard, the centre’s technical director, said at least one hundred people showed up over the two days to try the BMX bikes and the fixed-gear racers.The velodrome has been open since June 6, but the BMX track was only completed last week.The BNCC bought the velodrome track complete from the organizing committee of the 1996 Olympic games in Atlanta, after receiving $1.9 million from the Quebec Government to support the project.Richard said the open house was held to make sure people know the centre isn’t just for elite athletes.“If that was the case,” he joked, “we would have been broke last week.” According to Richard, you have to ride a fixed-gear bike in the velodrome, because if you stop pedaling on the 42-degree comers, you will fall.But he says learning how to use the brakeless track racing bikes isn’t that hard.The BNCC’s velodrome and BMX track will stay open until the snow flies.Then, during winter, the centre will stay open as a lodging for visiting skiers or other athletes.Lessons are available throughout the week in the velodrome, and open races are held every Thursday night.Anyone interested in trying their hand at BMX or arena racing should call the centre at: (450) 534-3333.Happy racing! TOM PEACOCK A cyclist tries his luck in the velodrome during the BNCC's open house Saturday.9 page 14 Tuesday, August 7, 2001 hTHBmii Record ?^tod^owé «M •• ¦ ; - ' Sports Briefs Baseball hall has new changes The Baseball Hall of Fame announced sweeping selection changes Monday, essentially disbanding the veterans committee and making former players more involved in who makes it to Cooperstown.The changes go into effect immediately, but the first revised election won't be held until 2003 - creating the possibility that, unless baseball writers elect a Hall of Famer next winter, there won't be a Hall of Fame induction ceremony next summer.Top candidates next winter include Ozzie Smith, Andre Dawson and Alan Trammell.In addition, the hall renewed eligibility for 1,700 former players who had been dropped from Hall of Fame consideration, including former stars such as Jeff Reardon, A1 Oliver, Bill Madlock, Ted Simmons, Lou Whitaker and Larry Bowa.They had been dropped b^ause they received less than five per cent of the votes in balloting by baseball writers.Hundreds pay respects to Big K From high school teammates to NFL stars, hundreds of mourners paid tribute Monday to Minnesota Vikings lineman Korey Stringer, who died last week of heatstroke.About 1,300 people filled First Assembly of God church in the hometown of the former Ohio State University player.An additional 300 watched the funeral on closed-circuit television in an adjoining gym.Stringer, 27, was hospitalized after practicing last Tuesday and died in the hospital overnight."It's a big loss.It's a tremendous loss," Vikings wide receiver Cris Carter said before entering the church."It's devastating for the team.“He was probably the most popular player on the team and one of the most popular I ever played with.It's just unexplainable." Stringer's family issued a statement Monday thanking friends and fans for their support.mm Greene pulls out of worlds World 100-meters champion Maurice Greene withdrew from the remainder of the world track and field championships Monday after injuring his leg in Sunday’s final and the rest of his season is in doubt."He strained his left quad (thigh) and will not be running the rest of the meeting,” Greene's coach John Smith said.The rest of the season is up in the air.” Greene sustained the injury in the final meters of Sunday's race but still ran a 9.82 seconds, the third-fastest time in history.After the race, Greene said he would not defend his 200 title.On Monday, Smith said Greene would not run in the 4x100 meters relay either.His manager Emanuel Hudson said Greene had told him immediately after the race that he was finished for the season.Greene was on course to break his own world record of 9.79 on Sunday, despite running in to a slight headwind, when his thigh gave way in the final 20 meters.Record Round-up To submit your sporting event, fax it to (819) 569-6345, email news-room@sherbrookerecord.com or contact Jamie Zachary, Correspondents’ Editor or Mike Hickey at (819) 569-6345.On TV TENNIS • 1 pm.: Tennis Masters Series -Early Rounds (TSN).TRACK AND FIELD • 1,8 pan.: 2001 LAAF World Championships in Edmonton., CBC BASEBALL • 7 pm.: St.Louis Cardinals vs Montreal Expos (TSN, RDS).QUEBEC SUMMER GAMES • 11 pm.: Quebec Summer Games 2001, (RDS).Coaticook track screaming and screeching at Autodrome marc proulx/correspondent Anthony Cain (top) found tremendous success at the Autodrome in Coaticook over the weekend as he took the Mini Sprint class event at the weekly races held on the track.Cain has won five of seven races this summer at the Autodrome and is now in firm command of the mini sprint class for the 2001 season.In first place, Cain, a native of Fairfax Vermont, leads Donald Landry, who is in the second spot, by more than 200 points.The other main story from Saturday night's races was Morio Gagné, who is dominating the production division at the Autodrome.Gagné took his eighth victory in 10 tries and continues to hold on to his first place position (1205 points) by more than 350 points.François Rodrigue ofWaterville finished second and has 853 overall season points, one position behind Gagné.Luc Grenier of Ayer’s Cliff was third and Jocelyn Lefebvre of St-Denis de Brampton was fourth.Suzanne Gilbert is holding off Linda Beaunoyer in the women’s division.Gilbert has a five-point advantage on Beaunoyer with six weekends of races left.Races will be halted next weekend because of the Milk Festival in Coaticook Regular races continue Aug.18. Record Tuesday, August 7, 2001 page 15 Obituary ROY ALLEN DUTTON A godly man, Kahlil Gibran, wrote: “Your fear of death is but the trembling of the shepherd when he stands before the king whose hand is to be laid upon him in honour.Is the shepherd not joyful beneath his trembling, that he shall wear the mark of the king?Yet is he not more mindful of his trembling?For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?And what is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.’’ On July 26, 2001, Roy Allen Dutton, was greeted with open arms and pure love; to make his home in the place our Lord prepared for us.We remain behind to celebrate his life with our tears, our laughter and our memories.Remembering him with deepest love is his wife and soul-mate, Inez Helen Dutton (Coates); his four daughters: Patsy Lee, Penny Lynn, Peggy-Luanne and Sandra Dee; the son of his heart, Doug Goode; 12 grandchildren; 9 greatgrandchildren and a host of dear friends and relatives.Also remaining is a brother in Florida, Raymond (Sally) and family, sisters and brothers-in-law, Edgar Coates (Thelma), Howard Coates (Thelma), Russel Coates, Lila Girouard (Raymond) and Thelma Turnbull (Alan).He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and caring.During his final months, dad offered comfort to all who grieved, humour to those who needed laughter, and understanding to those who hungered for compassion.We shared memories, jokes, philosophies and tears.He bared his heart to us and we knew the extent of his love, just as he understood ours.The peace he gave us will remain as a gift, a lesson and a legacy.His grandchildren thought of him as “superman”.During his last weeks he showed what a true super man is, displaying lack of fear, an abundance of love and the desire to make things right for those he would soon leave behind.Dad was born on March 13, 1928 in Fitch Bay, Quebec.He was forced to leave school after completing grade three.During a period when we imagine children to be carefree and innocent he worked to support himself and learned about life without the benefit of family love.yet he became the type of father who fostered only love, admiration and respect in his children.When we are presented with harsh challenges in life, we have two options.One is bitterness and despair.The other is increased compassion and determination.Dad chose the latter.He proudly volunteered to serve his country.Roy (dad) was a man of many talents: mechanic, truck driver, builder, plumber, electrician, woodsman and anything else he decided to do was always accomplished.He was married to and loved the same woman for fifty years.He became well-read and educated.With enthusiasm he cleared land for farming and built a home to shelter his family.He was a protective and loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather.He embraced and protected all children and animals and extended his hand in kindness and charity to any person in need.He loved his God, his family and his country and his life reflected this.Each time one of us needs a gentle hand upon our shoulder, a nudge in the right direction or encouragement to face difficult times; we will think of dad and know that his love remains with us.Gone but always present.We love you Dad and thank God for your life.Patsy, Penny, Peggy-Luanne, Sandra and families.Roy, I have loved you since I was fourteen and I always will.your wife, Inez Coates Dutton.I believe he watches us in love, even as we mourn his passing.Card of Thanks DUTTON - The family of the late Roy Dutton wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks and sincere gratitude to Dr.L.Clarke of Lennoxville, the CLSC (Lucy and staff), Dr.Martel, Dr.Brizard, Dr.Masse, Dr.Nabid and all those who helped to keep Roy comfortable at home.A special thanks to his four daughters, Patsy, Penny, Peggy-Luanne and Sandra, for helping with his care at home.Also to granddaughter Kelly for all of her help and kindness.Thank you as well to Revs.Potter and Aikman for their home visits and communions.A special thank you to friends and family for food, cards, flowers, donations, phone calls, visits and support.Thank you to the staff at the Cass Funeral Home (Everett Boynton), the pallbearers, the Masonic Hall, Ted Rodgers and legion members, Lorraine’s Bakery, the organist Mrs.Fox, and all the other wonderful people who helped us through this difficult time.Thank you Leona and Tammy Coates for helping with the lunch.Everyone’s kindness is greatly appreciated and remembered.THE DUTTON FAMILY TAYLOR - Our sincere thanks to all our nieces, nephews and all other relatives and friends who joined us making our 55th anniversary and Grant’s 80th birthday party a special event.Our thanks to Bulwer Community Center for the hall, Bulwer Community Association members for serving and making punch, sandwiches, squares, etc.and those who brought food - everything was excellent.To those who decorated the hall.Marguerite and Bill for the lovely anniversary and birthday cake.Eleanor and Mickie looking after the guest book.Thanks to those who helped in anyway.Thanks for flowers, gifts, currency, phone calls and calls.A special thanks to Laura, Bruce, Joyce, Lyndsey and Brett from Alberta for coming so far.To all other relatives and friends who came from near and far.To Audrey Frost for taking pictures and gift, for the two videos from Albert and Roberta Sylvester.Malcolm Fraser for acting as M.C.Music by Carolyle, David, Harold and Wayne.Janice playing piano for Grant to sing.Thanks to one and all for making this such a memorable event.GRANT and MAYOLTA TAYLOR '< -M- , , % S&fJ DUPERRON, George-Henry - At the C.H.U.S Fleurimont on Sunday, August 5, 2001.George-Henry Duperron, in his 76th year, beloved husband of Gaieta Veilleux of Rock-Forest.Loving father of Richard (Carol), Mark (Hélène) and Marlène (Frederick).Also left to mourn are his grandchildren, brothers, brothers in-law, sisters-in-law, many nieces nephews, cousins, other friends and rel atives.Resting at the Steve L.Elkas Fu neral Home, 601 Conseil St.Sherbrooke, Que., tel.: (819) 565-1155 fax: (819) 820-8872.Information on dates and times of visitation and service will be published in Wednesday's Record.WHITEHEAD, Mark Andrew - Accidentally in Edmonton, Alberta, on Sunday, August 5,2001, in his 29th year.A son of Albert Whitehead Junior, grandson of Voneta (the late Albert Whitehead) of Knowlton.MedicAlert protects skater Ben Ferreira.Medic Alert ALWAYS ON CALL www.medicalert.ca For more information 1-SDQ-668-15D7 RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH S DEATH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 32c per word.Minimum charge $8.00 ($9.20 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions -15% off, 3 insertions - 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Dear Ann Landers: 1 disagree with your response to “Upset in Nevada,” whose 76-year-old boyfriend, “Bernie,” left her waiting in the car for an hour while he went for donuts and an espresso at the coffee shop.I agree that Bernie was rude, but perhaps something more may be going on.It is quite possible that Bernie forgot where he was or did not recall that someone was waiting for him.He roamed the streets and ended up in the coffee shop.When his girlfriend showed up, he became angry because he was covering up the fact that he didn’t remember where he was supposed to be.Bernie’s wandering could be a sign he is in the first stages of Alzheimer’s disease.If he makes up excuses for leaving her in the car, it will prevent him from getting the help he needs.One ot these days, Bernie could wander off where no one can find him.His lady friend ought to discuss this behavior with Bernie’s doctor and alert him to what’s going on.- Sandi in Irving, Texas Dear Sandi: Thank you for sitting in my chair today.You saw something that I did not see, and 1 am grateful for your keen observation.Let us hope Bernie’s friend sees this and follows through.Ann Landers Mm White Family Reunion Congratulations Mom and Dad Hope the next 25 are as good as the last.Love Trevor and Jennifer the last meeting, written by Linda Bedard, were accepted as read.The same officers will remain for another year.The financial report was given.Since last meeting, there was only one birth recorded.Merle Bedard was the oldest lady present and had the largest family present.Walter Smithers was the oldest gentleman present.Andrew White was the youngest at 8 years old.Debbie Webb traveled the furthest distance from Florida.Doris Cameron has had prefect attendance to all 35 reunions.Ruth Coates asked for stories or memories to be sent in for next year.A “Thinking of You” card was signed by all to send to Gwen Morton who has had a very difficult year.Gwen spent many hours transcribing diaries of “Eliza Calkins White" and “Rosella White Adams” in the past.An article and picture of Earle White’s plane, which he flew, was distributed.Also an article on Dorothy Smith Burnett was distributed.Walter and Bertha Smithers sang several choruses which were enjoved by all.Walter also recited a poem “The Village Blacksmith.” After the meeting was adjourned, several people went to the Chapel Cemetery where Ellen White and Miriah Jersey, descendants of the White’s were buried.The next White Family Reunion will be held on July 27, 2002 at Wayne and Helene Bedard’s.A good time was enjoyed by all.Submitted by Linda Bedard Mansonville On Saturday, July 28, 2001, the 35th White Family Reunion took place at the home of Wayne and Helene Bedard in Mansonville.The light breeze made it chilly for some of the elderly.No one was brave enough to venture into the pool.There were 35 people present coming from: Florida; Manchester, Proctor, Vermont: New Hampshire; Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania; Starksboro, Vermont; St.Constant; Delson; North hat-ley; Waterloo; Mansonville; South Bolton; Highwater.Keith Stickney asked the blessing.An abundance of food was displayed on the tables for everyone to enjoy.The business meeting was opened by the president, Ruth Coates, with a warm welcome to all.The minutes of Happy 92nd birthday Cecil Carr To a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather.You have always been a very important part of our lives.Love from all the family 25th wedding anniversary CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present Each tetter In the cipher stands lor another Today's clue: H equals Y ‘JFPINFCCN PO GFD JCVAGWH GFTG KWCNVJDO GFD UCOG ACOGTIRPJ, JCAGDAGPCVO TAN CKPAPCATGDN DYPIDO.’ -WPJFTWN DNDW PREVIOUS SOLUTION: “I had more fun and seen more places with less money than if I was Rockefeller ’ — Leroy Satchel' Paige © 2001 oy NEA, ine 7 Kit n’ Carlyle WHt?M R-EFA6 t/WlTf; lwright@ic.net n >2001 by NEA, Inc.www.comtcs.com Herman 8-7 e Jim Unger/dfst.by United Media, 2001 ‘PUT THAT BACK.” Record Tuesday, August 7, 2001 page 17 Alley Oop DAGAMA7 NOW THAT Y'WON TH‘ SHOOTIN' contest, WHAT'RB.Y'GONNA DO NEXT?I THINK.I'LL GO TO DISNEYWOKLD YOU'RE GOIN' WHERE?MAKING owe- t C'MON, ( THAT FELLA BOBBY.' 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