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¦ .¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ m M THE RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 75 CENTS + TAXES PM#0040007682 Tuesday, January 29, 2008 By Rita Legault Sherbrooke Waterloo resident Garry An-derson no longer has a pulse.His heart has stopped beating, but he is still alive and kicking.After experiencing some shortness of breath, the 54-year-old went to the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke for some routine cardiac tests on July 25.Doctors soon realized he was suffering from congestive heart failure and he was hospitalized immediately.After a few days in intensive care, cardiologists decided Anderson could not benefit from bypass surgery nor was he a suitable candidate for a transplant or a mechanical heart.He has no heartbeat Til read it if I’m still alive’ “The CHUS put in a defibrillator, but it didn’t help,” Anderson said.“One of the doctors said you are going to need more than this or you are going to die.” So Anderson’s cardiologist called leading cardiac surgeon Dr.Renzo Ce-cere at the McGill University Health Center (MUHC) in Montreal.The surgical director of the Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Program there is one of two Canadian physicians working on a revolutionary alternative to a heart transplant.After an evaluation, Cecere told An- derson he needed immediate surgery to install an artificial heart.“He said you have to have something right away or you are going to die,” Anderson said.“It clears your mind pretty quickly.I knew something was wrong.You can feel it.” “Garry was experiencing multiple organ failure.It was not visible, but he was going downhill fast,” said his brother David Anderson.His sister Lyn Warnholtz said doctors told the family there was a two-day window of opportunity.Medical officials came and explained the implant surgery to Anderson, but he was so sick he could not respond.“He didn’t even want to look at the Please see Heart on Page 4 DAVID ANDERSON Garry Anderson is alive thanks to an experimental heart pump; this external controller is worth $100,000.He has two. page 2 Tuesday, January 29, 2008 1 —THE ¦ RECORD Job Opportunity Tpwnshippers’ Association has received a new job posting from the provincial government.You can obtain more details by contacting the association's Information & Referral Service at 819-566-2182 (1-877-566-2182) or info@townshippers.qc.ca.Regional directors - Commission de la Santé et de la Sécurité du Travail.The CSST is seeking regional directors for a bank of candidates for eventual occasional and regular work in the Estrie and Montérégie.Closing Date is Friday, Feb.l; Competition Number: 633G-9603011 in the Estrie region: 633G-9603015 in the Montérégie region.University degree or equivalent and nine years relevant experience in a leadership position.To apply: www.recrutementquebec.gouv.qc.ca.For more information: Dominique Simard or Renée Veilleux at 1-877-502-4143.Correcting the Correction In a correction in Friday’s paper, our reporter compounded the confusion created by The Record’s coverage of Sherbrooke’s New Democratic Party candidate Cheryl Gosselin with a new mistake.The Record reported that Nancy Layton, sister of NDP leader Jack Layton, was the headmistress at Bishop’s College School.That was news to many readers, particularly headmaster Lewis Evans, who took over the job in 2003.“I’m so glad I got my job back,” he said when the reporter called to apologize.The confusion arose from a hurried interview by our harried reporter with Jack Layton, who was in town to announce Gosselin was the party’s candidate in Sherbrooke.Nancy Layton’s achievements were confused with those of Gosselin.“I know my brother Jack and I imagine there was a lot to process in what he said in a very short time,” said Nancy Layton, who lives in Ogden with husband Joe Stairs.The retired headmistress said Gosselin was quite surprised to find out she was a golf pro and that Nancy Layton’s friends all got a chuckle out of the the fact that The Record reported her husband was married to Gosselin.“One of them said there may be more corrections to come,” she said with a good-natured chuckle.She was right.The Record once again apologizes for the confusion created by our story and subsequent correction.To set things straight: Gosselin is the NDP candidate for Sherbrooke.She is not a golf pro and is not married to Joe Stairs, husband of her good friend Nancy Layton.That means Joe Stairs is definitely not a bigamist.Layton, Nancy not Jack, is the former headmistress of BCS.She was replaced by Lewis Evans, who is quick to point out that he is the headmaster, not the headmistress.Layton, Jack not Nancy, is the head of the federal NDP party.We’re delighted the confusion created by our reporter led to such mirth, but hope this is the last correction on this issue.On another matter, we miscredited the photographer in Monday’s paper who took the pictures of deer.The pictures were courtesy Yvan Lachapelle.***** PERRY BEATON Hatley firemen at Saturday’s fundraising dance.Hatley firemen mingle and fundraise ‘Close to $1,500 raised, ’ says Bowen By Jen Young Hatley Around 200 supporters of the Hatley fire department showed up Saturday night to help the department, and its 17 members, collect funds.According to 17-year fire chief Madison Bowen, who took the opportunity to mingle while his wife worked the door collecting tickets, the event was a hit for many reasons.“Everything seemed to go quite well,” he said.“People were dancing and seemed to be having fun.It was good to see people we knew and new people.One woman told me it was good to see us doing this because she hasn’t heard of any other departments holding something like this.“Volunteerism is diminishing so it’s good to be able to get out there.” The event, which consisted of numerous two-steps and gallos performed by local country band Slightly Haggard who played old country favorites, broiight in close to $1,500.Bowen said the department depends on community support to help defray the cost of smaller items that add up over the course of the year — items like flashlights and safety hoods.Weather Today: Increasing cloudiness.40 per cent chance of flurries in the afternoon and evening.High minus 4.Low minus 10.Wednesday: Rain or snow.Low minus 4.High plus 3.Thursday”.Sunny.Low minus 11.High minus 6.Friday: Cloudy with 70 per cent chance of flurries.Low minus 11.High minus 1.Ben by Daniel Shelton ILL BE RACK IN ASEC0NP-PLEASE FINISH W-mxcou : - —t»iK-I- RECORD Tuesday, January 29, 2008 page 3 Lennoxville stays Talk of abolishing borough is put off By Sarah Rogers Sherbrooke Any plans to abolish Sherbrooke’s boroughs or change the city’s electoral districts have been put on hold, at least for now.At this year’s lac à l’épaule — a weekend work session for municipally-elected officiais — Sherbrooke’s city councillors de cided to put off discussion on changing the municipality’s administrative and political structure, much to the relief of Lennoxville’s borough chairman, Douglas MacAulay.“I’m very happy with the results as far as boroughs are concerned,” he said.“This council has put the issue on ice for now.“And if anything is to be done, it will be done by a future council.” Six years after the fusion of eight municipalities to form the new city of Sherbrooke, politicians began to bat around the idea of structural change that could see Sherbrooke’s boroughs go.A debate sparked earlier this month probed whether the city was ready for that.Elected officials would have had to adopt a resolution before March 3 if any changes were to be made to the city’s districts.The issue will likely appear as a campaign issue leading up to the next municipal election, MacAulay said.Sherbrooke Mayor Jean Perrault has himself said he Xtreme movies would prefer to see a municipal structure attached to wards and neighbourhoods rather than boroughs, although he admitted it may take awhile before that happens.MacAulay said he expressed himself quite forcibly over the weekend session, which took place Friday and Saturday at the Manoir des Sables.Lennoxville has its own reasons to maintain itself as a borough, notably its bilingual status, which it could potentially lose if the borough blended into one city.“It seems to be working well in Lennoxville,” MacAulay said.“Why fix something that isn’t broken?” Also discussed over the weekend were the city’s new urban plan, which will be presented at an upcoming council meeting, and discussion around Sherbrooke’s bid for the 2013 Canada Summer Games.A local committee is working on a bid, due in late March.Attracting some 3,600 athletes to the city, the games would mean a significant eco- CHARLES CATCHPAUGH The victim in Sunday’s Magog accident, struck by a train when his electric scooter was caught in the tracks, is a 64-year-old man.His name was not released by The Record's press time.nomic boost for the region.Regina, Saskatchewan, a slightly larger city than Sherbrooke, hosted the 2005 Canada Games and estimate its generated revenues at $77 million.MacAulay said that the games are “well-supported,” particularly in Lennoxville where Bishop’s University, Champlain College and Bishop’s College School are all being eyed to make up the athletes’ village.The 2013 Canada Summer Games will run from Aug.1 to 18; its host city will be chosen in March 2009.Bury, Coaticook funding On The Track Adrenaline fix on screen By Sarah Rogers Sherbrooke Not for the weak of heart, the Banff Mountain Film Festival touches down in Sherbrooke Wednesday night.Adventure film enthusiasts will get their adrenaline fixes on this tour, which features a line-up of seven films that follow the lives of snow-kiters, base-jumpers, rock climbers and sea-kayakers, to name a few.Are these adventure seekers crazy or not?That’s up to the audience to decide, said Stéphane Corbeil, the director of the Quebec leg of the film fest’s world tour.The Banff Mountain Film Fest has been visiting Sherbrooke for the past eight years, he said, and continues to attract sold-out crowds at the University of Sherbrooke’s Centre Culturel.“I think the Quebec community is travelling more and more on outdoor-based trips,” said Corbeil, of what draws audiences.“I think they enjoy seeing passionate people do what they love.” At the same, the extreme nature of many of the featured films isn’t going to attract a lot of copy cats, Corbeil said, although it might inspire a few to register in a beginners’ class.“I’d be surprised to hear if even five per cent of the audience would even dream of having the same adventures (as seen in the films),” Corbeil said.In this year’s line-up, Corbeil has tried to strike a balance between action films and those with good content and storylines, which he believes he has achieved.While Entropy explores the little-known culture of kite-skiing through mostly action footage from all oyer the world, the highly-acclaimed 20 Seconds of Joy offers view- ers more emotion through its surprise ending.20 Seconds of Joy, which picked up several awards, features a Norwegian model cum base-jumper through to the abrupt ending of her jumping career.This year, over 300 films were submitted to the Banff Mountain Film Festival, which narrowed that number down to around 50.The Sherbrooke leg of the tour shows seven mostly English-language films which will run in a two and a half hour viewing.Film-goers should also look for a photo exhibit of other award-winning adventure films from the festival.The film fest starts Jan.30 at 7 p.m.at the Salle Maurice O’Bready at the University of Sherbrooke.Tickets go quickly, Corbeil warns, but you can get them at the the Centre Culturel’s box office at 819-820-1000 or at Boutique Atmosphere at 2325 King St.W.in Sherbrooke at 819-566-8882.Staff ¦—g-vhe federal government announced funding Monday I for 121 projects under the X.New Horizons for Seniors Program, some of which will make its way to seniors in the Eastern Townships.The announcement means $2,305,375 for 117 communities in Greater Montreal, the Eastern Townships and Trois-Rivières.The New Horizons program funds community projects to better the quality of life for seniors across the country.Some of the local recipients include Sercovie in Sherbrooke, which received $25,000 towards its Bel Age Café.The Centre d’Action volunteer centre in the Coaticook MRC received $20,000 towards its seniors teaching program and the Town-shippers Research and Cultural Foundation picked up $25,000 for Farms Alive! in Bury.The federal government says it is addressing the needs of Canada’s seniors through the introduction of a series of important measures such as the establishment of a National Seniors Council and access to increased benefits for low-income seniors.Brief Laptop stolen Sherbrooke police are looking for the public’s help finding a thief who recently robbed a local computer store.On Jan.19, a man entered Or-dixtreme on De-nault Street in Sherbrooke and left with a portable computer.When an employee tried to intercept, the man punched the clerk and fled the scene with the laptop.The suspect is being described as a 20-year-old white male (pictured), 5-foot-4 in height and weighing 140 pounds.The suspect is French-speaking and had acne on his cheeks.Anyone with information can contact Sherbrooke police at 819-821-5555.|g| m « • Announcing the new now With delivery www.sherbrookerecord.com ¦ THE " - to your dining room.RECORD page 4 Tuesday, January 29, 2008 ! mm T Ut n.i RECORD âsgss' -A 18 &tèWt * ,«*>& .¦* ’ lll^r ¦ Lennoxville LINK Tuesday, January 29, 2008 page 11 Teacher discretion is advised I sense that there will be some professionals in the field of education who will find this piece offensive and I say, read attentively.Teacher discretion is advised.My inner alarm clock has been forcing me to wake up earlier than some roosters.As it rang loud and clear at 5 a.m.I decided to pop on the DVD I recorded of CNN with Lou Dobbs the night before.I ___ work better with disturbances so as I sat groggily VIEWPOINT checking my emails it was soothing background - static.That is until Dobbs mentioned a “revolution- Jen ary” decision by a Chicago high school to fire 130 Young teachers and support staff due to a 95 per cent student failure rate.It sparked my attention like a piece of chocolate cake does for a diabetic.I have never heard of a teacher being fired based on poor student achievement rates.Harper high school officials in Chicago stated that the drastic measures could be a solution, at least in part, as well as a way to introduce keener and better-trained educators.This movement is obviously facing opposition by, need I even mention, the professionals’ union.Drastic, I thought, but then again such a large percentage of failure is even more disastrous.What woke me up faster than Irish Spring could dream of was the response spewed out by a Chicago union representative.Holding teachers responsible was “unfair”, she stated, as there is “student accountability, parent accountability, and board accountability” to take into consideration.What is it with the excuses that surround this profession?What gives some teachers the inability to see the job they have to do?The job is to teach every single one of their students, regardless of how difficult, how much money they are paid, how students are coded (from a mild case of dyslexia, to hyperactivity and right up to autism nowadays), regardless of what the child’s parents are like, their own personal problems, of the child’s hygiene, and, yes, even regardless of a lack of textbooks.The profession is one of great importance and was never “coded” as easy.I’ve always been the first to say that I wouldn’t be able to do it.It takes special people to be able to give so much of themselves.Teachers should be held 100 per cent accountable for their students’ achievement.I am aware that there are children who need extra help.I know that some parents really don’t care and aren’t positive influences on their children, and I know some students have characteristics that make teaching a class of 30 very difficult.But none of these excuses takes away from the fact that a teacher standing in front of that class at the beginning of the year has a job to do.No teacher can expect to reach every child, but I don’t think expecting a yearly 80 per cent achievement rate is unreasonable.I believe teachers should be evaluated regularly, especially considering the influence and impact involved.(Teachers under the Eastern Townships School Board are evaluated once every three years by their school’s administration.) It’s a given that if a shop worker messes up 40 per cent of the pieces they are working on and doesn’t take time to repair the damage they will be fired.If a reporter takes two weeks to write one story that doesn’t make any sense, they will be fired.So why is the profession of education exempt from stiff standards?Students who underachieve, though they too could pass the blame on parents, teachers, or learning disabilities, are forced to attend summer school if they want to pass.And I believe the same should be expected from under-achieving teachers.I believe the teachers who do do the job they are expected to deserve two months off in the summer, planning days, and March and Christmas vacations.Teachers who go to work for 9 a.m.and teach the same lesson they have taught for the past couple years, which entails zero to little lesson planning, take their hour at lunch, leave at 3:30 p.m.for home, and have 10 students out of 25 who are not achieving, should be forced to get some extra training: on their own time.Allow me to cover my bases.I realize that a student’s underachievement probably stems back to their past teachers.This makes the present teacher have to work even harder.For the professionals who read this and sit comfortably in their skin, probably with a mild headache because they missed lunch helping little Johnny, I say, plan yourself a really great, relaxing vacation this summer because you deserve it.For the ones who took offence to the idea of having expectations and accountabilities held against them I say, I know some amazing teachers who might give you some lessons this summer.Probably at a really stiff charge since they could instead be on the vacation they deserve.Jen Young is The Record’s Lennoxville Link correspondent.PERRY BEATON Volunteers struttedfor the audience and showed off their snazzy fashions.‘Jam packed’ fashion show success BU fundraiser By Jen Young Record correspondent ¦ ¦ «he second ever Bishop’s University fundraising fashion show saw a “jam packed” production X Friday night at Centennial Theatre and though final numbers aren’t in yet organizers estimate they raised more money than last year.According to publicist Emma Stain-ton, the final results will not be in for a few days.“It went so well,” she said.“Haven’t finished with the final amount of sales yet but I believe we will have made more than last year since our expenses were significantly lower.” Last year the show raised around $3,000 that was donated to the Children’s Wish Foundation and this year the production will donate to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, which is near and dear to the show’s director Lisa Grybowski.“I think we raised about $4,000 after expenses,” said the graduating student.“My mom has multiple sclerosis and there is a possibility that I could have it too because it is hereditary, so it feels good to be able to help her.” Grybowski said she and other organizers have prepared a folder to help students carry out the event next year.“I won’t be here but we hope this will happen again next year," she said.“It is a student project so it will take students to organize it.” PERRY BEATON She said that without the aid of the Williams School of Business for publicity costs, the production might not have been possible. page 12 Tuesday, January 29, 2008 ! ¦¦¦THE — RECORD PERRY BEATON A perfect excuse to write and of course, to listen to the writings of others, read out loud.And to sit and sip scotch ByJen Young Record CORRESPONDENT Though temperatures dipped into the subzero Friday night it was warm and cozy at the Black Cat Bookstore as around 23 people sat, read, and sipped scotch to celebrate Robbie Burns’ birthday.The Black Cat Writing group, which has been meeting for nine years at the Queen Street location, hosted the event and according to the group’s creator the event was inspirational for all.“(Burns) was just an ordinary guy who turned out a ton of material that we know today,” said Janice LaDuke of the well-known composer and lyricist who died in 1796.“He did it for the love of it and he’s a prime example for all of us.” LaDuke says that much like Burns, the regular members of the writing group “do it for the love of it.” “I know through my own experience that I want, and enjoy, writing, but I need a push.It’s hard to find the time.Because the group has such a loose structure I know that for at least [a few] hours a week 1 will sit down and write.I know that I just wouldn’t make the time to do it on my own.” LaDuke, who said she has a notebook full of beginnings, said she plans on holding more readings in the friture.LennoxviUe Helen Labrecque ] Aft.Real Estate Agent I 562-8024 • 823-7474 e-mail: hlabreoque@sultDn.com Sutfcit anytime! 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Installation / Repair Verification of wiring • Telephones • Jacks -Telephone - Computer Commercial & Residential David Moore («!»> 1 Record inside Cougar hockey still fighting it out for first .see Page 14 Newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, January 29, 2008 page 13 Remembering an Expos pioneer John McHale By Bill Young Special to The Record J'Ohn McHale, the principal architect of the Montreal Expos in their early years, passed away in Palm City Florida on Jan.17.He was.86 and had been in failing health.“John McHale’s hiring in 1968 was the key,” says Jacques Doucet, long-time radio voice of the Expos.“His presence gave the new Montreal baseball franchise instant credibility.” Because of McHale’s determination, along with the commitment of team founders Gerry Snyder and Charles Bronfman — “three of the biggest names in Expos history" according to author Danny Gallagher — major league baseball took hold in Montreal, and then more broadly across the country.“They paved the way for the Blue Jays and stimulated grass roots programs throughout Canada,” said Tom Valke of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.McHale was inducted into the Hall in 1997.The story of the Expos starts with Snyder, who also died recently.A well-known sports figure and indefatigable Montreal city counsellor, he was Mayor Jean Drapeau’s go-to man whenever big ideas were on the table.And when the mayor decided that Montreal was ready for a major league baseball team, he sent Snyder out with instructions to bring one home.Which, to the amazement of all, he did.On May 27, 1968, the National League announced that it was expanding and that Montreal would be granted a franchise.This, as it turned out, was the easy part! Now Snyder had to find owners, set the financing in place and enlist a savvy baseball man to lack start the operation.He was able to convince Seagram’s head Charles Bronfman to bring his considerable financial resources to the team as majority owner.And he enlisted John McHale as team president and chief executive officer.The challenges facing them were daunting.They had less than a year to build a team — and find a suitable place to play.The 1969 National League schedule showed the new Montreal club opening at home on April 14.The made it, but just! The nucleus of a team grew out of the 1968 expansion draft and, by opening day, the freshly-minted Expos, now augmented by two of McHale’s most COURTESY DANNY GALLAGHER John McHale as a young player with the Detroit Tigers.risked losing the franchise to another city such as Buffalo or Milwaukee, both now salivating in the wings.This danger was never more apparent than on the day he and senior officers from the baseball establishment were driving around Montreal, scurrying like keystone cops from one potential site to another, and becoming more desperate all the time.“Then,” McHale told author Gallagher, “Two journalists, Russ Taylor and Marcel Desjardins, suggested [we] check out Jarry Park.” The mini-cavalcade tore up St.Laurent Boulevard to the park, an ex- pansive play area with tennis courts, swimming pools, soccer grounds — and a ball diamond that included a small grandstand.McHale recounts that when they asked about that facility, “the recreation director said there were only about 3,500 seats at the time but that up to 30,000 could be ready for the first pitch in 1969.We told him to get going! “Jarry Park: just the name itself is enough to set off a rush of happy memories.” That charming band-box of a stadium was ready on time, more or less.Even as the players began their pregame warm-ups, volunteers were shoveling snow out of the stands and general manager Jim Fanning was wrestling with folding chairs behind home plate.Opening day was beautiful; memorable beyond belief.And 29,184 newly-formed fans came to the game.A full house, and not one complaint.“We were totally new to this,” Charles Bronfman remarked to Gazette scribe Ian MacDonald in testament to McHale’s genius.“John had to take us by the hand and lead the way.” And so he did.For the next 18 years.The ubiquitous Jim Fanning, the most faithful of all Expos employees, was a front-office colleague of McHale’s in the Braves organization before coming to Montreal.He describes McHale as “a fantastic Please see McHale on Page 14 brilliant acquisitions, Rusty Staub and manager Gene Mauch, were more or less ready to take the field.And of course McHale did get his ball park.But not without some difficulty.We have forgotten it now, but in 1968 there was no baseball stadium in Montreal.The old Delormier grounds, home of the Montreal Royals, were gone, and the temporary Autostade down by the waterfront was beyond the pale.McHale was keenly aware that unless he could locate an appropriate facility, and quickly, Montreal Ski Conditions Sponsored by de Jay Pea Jay Peak (Vermont) Snow, last 24 hrs (cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (cm): 30 Open trails: 74/76 Mont Bellevue Snow, last 24 hrs (cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (cm): 11 Open trails: 6/6 (evenings) The Balsams (N.H.) 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Game for a great outing?Don’t miss our super specials! forget- % wortt Thursdays 'Specials end March 31, 2008.Not valid for Spring Break, from March 1 to 9, 2008.Upcoming activities: LADIES' PESO DAY JANUARV 30.BOOS THE ROSSIGNOL RACES AND JAM SESSION NIGHT JANUARV 8, 8008 Centre récréotouristique MONTJOYE www.montjoye.qc.ca Mountain Fun Centre récréotouristique MONTJOYE ÉÊStJ**' iDaY$ STS SHUTTLE ON FRIDAYS SHERBROOKE MONTJOYE www.montjoye.qc.ca Both teams lost on the weekend By Mike Hickey Special to The Record ¦ ¦ «he Champlain College men’s nockey team is in Vaudreuil I tonight to play the Mustangs in Jk.the second game of an important four-game road swing.The Cougars enter tonight’s contest in first place in the Quebec Junior AAA Hockey League’s Sherwood Division, although the second place Granby Inouks are breathing down their necks as the two teams battle for the divisional title in the final weeks of the regular season.Both teams lost their last games over the weekend; Granby was beaten by the Joliette Action 5-2 Sunday while the Cougars suffered a rare shut-out loss on the road Friday night when they were blanked 5-0 by the Kahnawake Condors.Entering tonight’s game the Cougars hold a four-point lead over Granby although the Inouks still have two games in hand.As the race tightens in the final month of regular season action the Granby-Champlain match-up scheduled for Feb.22 in Granby could determine the regular season champions.Champlain was never in Friday’s game as the Condors scored a pair of unanswered goals in both the first and second periods.Karl Blain and Hugo Martin started with a power play goal in the opening period.Calvin Smith and Nicholas Albany scored in the second period while Martin rounded out the scoring with his second goal of the game and 44th of the season in the final period.Kahnawake goaltender Matthew Murphy was sensational in nets as he earned his first shutout of the season with a 32-save performance.Champlain net minder Alexandre Dubois had a rare poor outing and was replaced by Vincent Lamontagne in the second period.The league’s players of the week were announced Monday with the offensive player of the week selection going to McHale: Cont’d from Page 13 man who knew every aspect of baseball.I don’t think there was a blemish on his record.” In fact.Jacques Doucet is convinced that McHale turned down the ultimate career opportunity to come to Montreal.“I believe in my heart.” he said, “that John passed up the job of baseball commissioner for Montreal.” McHale’s years in Montreal were ones of growth and triumph, but never to their full extent.He didn’t win a championship, and he certainly knew his share of dark moments.Probably Blue Monday and the Rick Monday homerun in 1981 cut deepest of all.“We had our bags packed,” recalls Doucet.“We were all set to go to New York.None of us could believe it.” Many say McHale never really got over this dis- Marc-André Huot, of the Saint-Félicien-Dolbeau-Mistassini Multiconcession-naire.He compiled a record of seven goals and two assists for nine points in two games.His offensive output included two hat tricks, four power play goals, and a shorthanded goal as he became the league’s first player to reach the 50 goal plateau this season.The winger scored four goals and added an assist in his team’s 11-8 win in Saint-Jérôme on Friday, while the next day he scored three goals, including his 50th of the season in a shootout loss to the Trois-Rivières Laflèche College Titans.So far this season, Huot leads his team in scoring with a record of 50 goals, 38 assists and 88 points in 43 games.The defensive player of the week honours go to defenceman Ken Dufresne of the Terrebonne Cobras.The 20-year-old took part in two games during the week, picking up eight assists.Dufresne started the week collecting three assists in a 9-0 win over the Laflèche College Titan on Friday and the following day, he picked up five assists as he helped his team rally from a 6-0 deficit to win 9-8 in a shootout against the AssurExperts in Quebec.So far this season the veteran rearguard leads his team’s defencemen in scoring with three goals and 27 assists in 36 games.In the voting, he beat out goaltender Danny Mireault of the Joliette Action and defenceman Christopher Rodrigue of Sherbrooke’s Champlain College Cougars.The league also announced that it was asking fans to help select an all-time QJAAAHL’s all-star team to highlight the league’s 20th anniversary.Before releasing the names of candidates the league would like to get in touch with several players and is asking for assistance in tracking them down, including Stéphane Bureau, Dean Duggan, Marc-Alain Duchaîne, Martin Gascon, Patrick Jeanson, Jean-François Lanoue, Serge Lanthier, Stéphane Lapointe and Léon Martin.If anyone knows of their whereabouts they are asked to send an e-mail to info@lhjaaaq.qc.ca.appointment.And the sad depths into which the club had descended by 2004 hurt as well, even though he was no longer involved.In March of that year McHale told MacDonald that he was “depressed and concerned.“I just wonder” he said, “why somebody in Quebec can’t see the possibilities for a major-league franchise to succeed and step up and save the team.” It never happened, as we know — but we do have the memories.Much as Casablanca’s Rick and lisa understood that they “would always have Paris,” so we faithful few will always have the Expos.And John McHale.Charles Bronfman recently told the National Post's Jeremy Sandler that “Montreal and baseball in Canada were both very, very lucky to have had John McHale as our leader.” Indeed we were. • - ¦¦¦THF ¦ RECORD Tuesday, January 29, 2008 page 15 Lennoxville Golden Age Club January 22, the members met at the United Church for cards.500 cards and bridge were played high score Inez Dutton 2720, Eva Leigh, 2780, low score Audrey Hopkins 1080, Emily Damon 1160.Mr.Robert Downey, notary from Sherbrooke (Lennoxville) was speaker at our meeting touched different subjects, how to prepare our wills, selling our homes, power of attorney, etc.he offered to give advice if anyone needed it by contacting him.Donna thanked Peggy and helpers for preparing a delicious supper.Grace was said then 87 members enjoyed a delicious cabbage roll supper with veggies, pickles, homemade rolls, tea, coffee and chocolate pie for dessert.Door prizes: Helen Matthews, May Hodge, Elsie Ramage, Kate Hartwell.Seventeen new members were introduced to our club.Hope you’ll enjoy it.Welcome to all.Madeleine Beaulieu received her certificate as an honory member.Madeleine thanked everyone for all the good wishes she received.Pearl and May will set tables for the next meeting.Next meeting, Feb.5 will be Military Whist.Please be there by 1:45 p.m.God bless and take care.Submitted by Margaret Vintinner Cards of Thanks FINDLAY - Our family would like to thank all the people who touched our hearts and gave us their support during this difficult time of Terry’s death.Also for all the heartwarming telephone calls, offers of help, the delicious goodies, flowers, cards and donation to the Sunday School.You will be always remembered in our hearts.Lovingly, your special Nanny & Papa, LLOYD & BEVERLEY FINDLAY AND FAMILY SANBORN -1 would like to thank all the doctors and nursing staff for the fine care received while at the B.M.P.Hospital and the great care received from all the medical staff at the CHUS.Thank all of you very, very much! A tremendous thank you to Callum McKinven for helping us in our time of need.Also to Leslie Poll.It is greatly appreciated.Also thanks to all the well-wishers who came to visit me, called, or sent cards during my stay at the BMPH.It meant a lot to see faces like Lyndon Larose, Allen Barr, Red Turnbull, Val and Abby Marchand, Wayne Johnston; Robbie Steingruber and Grace Bullock.Also thanks to Barbara for all the work that she was left to do at home.Thanks to Janet and Grace who regularly checked in on her.Thanks to my children Annette, Gordon, Randy and Norman for all their help and concern.A big thank you to our neighbours too.DAD EDDIE SANBORN Death BONSANT, Jeannine (Audy) - Jeannine passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 27, 2008, at the age of 75.She was a loving wife and mother, someone who made a difference in our world.Always had kind words and always willing to help in any way.She enriched and blessed everyone who knew her.Jeannine was born in St-Adolphe, Quebec on February 28,1932 to the late Meranda and the late Lionel Audy.She lived many years in Asbestos, QC.before moving to Berlin, Connecticut in 1967.She retired from the Webster Bank in 1991.She was an avid ballroom dancer and yoga instructor.She was also a member of the Ladies Guild at St-Paul’s Church in Kensington, CT.Jeannine will be truly missed by her loving husband of 52 years, Joseph Léo Bonsant, her daughter and son-in-law Michele and Steven MacNaughton, her grandchildren Eric and Elizabeth MacNaughton, her sisters, Helene Audy, Micheline Frechette and Denise Ouellette, her brothers-in-law, all her special nieces, nephews and all her wonderful friends.Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St., Sherbrooke, QC.(Lennoxville).Tel.: 819-564-1750 / www.casshomes.ca where friends may visit on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 from 12 noon to 2:15 p.m., followed by a funeral mass at St-Antoine Catholic Church at 2:30 p.m.Interment will be held at a later date.Cali 1-866-734-9425 or visit www.medicalert.ca Medic Alert Lets You Live Life.Death MILLER, George Elbert - The death occurred peacefully, after a lengthy illness, on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown, PEI, with his sons Stephen and Alan by his side, of George “Bud” Miller of Elmwood, age 77.Bud was the loving husband of 53 years of Evelyn Norma (nee Bradley).Besides his sons Stephen (Merle) of Calgary and Alan (Mary) of Elmwood, he was the beloved Poppa of Benjamin (Katherine), Elmwood; Brian (Kristie), Cornwall; and Sarah of Charlottetown.He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by his parents Bruce Miller and Susan Nellie (Hall) Miller of Birch-ton, Quebec; his sisters Evelyn and Ruth; and brothers Charles, Robert, Lawrence and recently, Donald.George was the last surviving member of his family.Resting at Central Queen’s Funeral Home, New Glasgow, PEI.There will be no visitation by personal request.Cremation will take place.Cremains to be interred in the Kingston United Church Cemetery following a graveside funeral on May 4, 2008 at 2 p.m.with a reception to follow at the Church.Donations in Bud’s memory to the Kingston United Church, P.O.Box 795, Cornwall, PEI, C0A 1H0 would be appreciated, cen-tralqueensfh@pei.aibn.com, www.peifu-neralcoops.com.In Memoriams BELLAM, Ross - In memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who left us January 29,1996.Life goes on and years have passed, But treasured memories always last.Lovingly remembered.SHEILA SANDRA & ED SHERRY & DANIEL TAMMY & SYLVAIN TRUDY GRANDCHILDREN SWIFT, Gordon A - In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who was taken from us one year ago, January 29, 2007.We think of you in silence We often speak your name, But all we have are memories and Your picture in a frame.They say memories are golden Well maybe that is true, But we never wanted memories We only wanted you.Greatly missed by MARCIA, MARGO, AMANDA and ERICA As if dying in your 30.g isn,t hard enough to swallow What if you needed a fistful of Pills just to digest your food?Now that you know more about cystic fibrosis, won’t you please help.Iam-jSS ^00-565-7711 WtsSSm www.aqfk.qc.ca The Q.C.F.A.Is a provincial association of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH & DEATH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 34(t per word.Minimum charge $8.50 ($9.69 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions or more: 15% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: 11 a.m., day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $7.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $20.00 ($22.79 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS, OBITUARIES; 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This first workshop in a series of three will illustrate how different choices of meals mean different levels if energy.The workshop will take place on January 31 from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.at the Lennoxville & District Women’s Centre, 257 Queen St.(Borough of Lennoxville).Admission charged.Please call 819-564-6626 to register.LENNOXVILLE There will be a Valentine’s Day Tea on February 9 at Uplands (9 Speid St, Lennoxville) between 1 p.m.and 4:30 p.m.We will be featuring a special: 2 traditional cream teas (complete with cakes, cucumber sandwiches, scones, etc.).Admission charged.In addition, se- lect Valentine’s goodies will be served.There’s no place like Uplands for a traditional romantic ambiance.February 9 also marks the beginning of our regular Saturday tea schedule.For more information and to reserve, please call (819) 564-0409.LENNOXVILLE Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre is proud to launch 2008 with our new exhibit, Early Decorated Furnishings and Tinware.Come to discover the art of stencilling in the works of Janet Gale and her students.The public is cordially invited to the Vernissage at Uplands, 9 Speid Street, in Lennoxville (Sherbrooke), to meet the artists on Sunday, February 3 from 2 p.m.to 4 p.m.The exhibit will continue through March 9, 2008.For more information, please call (819) 564-0409.NORTH HATLEY Lennoxville and District Community Aid will hold a Blood Pressure clinic on Friday, February 1 at the Library, 165 Main St.N„ from 10 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville and District Community Aid will hold a Blood Pressure clinic on Tuesday, February 12 at the Masonic Hall, 3002 College St., from 1:30 p.m.to 3 p.m.WATERVILLE Lennoxville and District Community Aid will hold a Blood Pressure clinic on Tuesday, February 26 at the Town Hall, 170 Principale South, from 2 p.m.to 3:30 p.m.ROCK ISLAND Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 5 from 4:30 p.m.to 7 p.m.at Stanstead South United Church, Rock Island.Casseroles, salads, baked beans and pancakes with syrup.RICHMOND Advance notice.Saturday, March 1: Jot this date on your calendar - annual Green Sale at Legion.Take note all you skilled males and females: possibly could make something for our sales tables?Donations gladly accepted.DANVILLE The Royal Canadian Legion will having a Valentine’s Party on Saturday, February 9 from 8 p.m.to 12 a.m.Everyone welcome.Admission charged.This column accepts items announcing events organized by churches, service clubs and recognized charitable institutions for a $7.00 fee, $10.00 for 2 insertions of same notice, $13.00 for 3 publications.Maximum 35 words.If you have more than 35 words the charge will be $10.00 per insertion.Requests should be mailed, well in advance, to The Record, P.O.Box 1200, Sherbrooke, • Quebec, J1H 5L6, be signed and include a telephone number and payment.Telephone requests will not be accepted.Admission charges and trade names will be deleted.No dances.Belated 84th Birthday wishes Happy birthday to Mildred Waldron of the London Residence who celebrated her 84th birthday on January 28.Love and best wishes from the M$ » » \\ *190“ Y 1-29 O LaughlngStocK International Inc.fBist.by United Madia.2008 “Wanna take It for a test push?’ JtECORD: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 page 17 Alley Oop ALLEY* W STRANGE' WONDER DtDNT JUST HIMSEUT SENT aacx?j YES, AND HE NEEDS you right away.' 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