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Record The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 65 CENTS WWW.SHERBROOKERECORD.COM Tuesday, August 14, 2001 Marieville minivan crash kills 7-year-old Staff A loss of control is being cited as the probable cause of an accident on Highway 10 that took the life of a seven-year-old Fleurimont girl Monday morning.Kristen Niamba was thrown from the back seat of the family minivan when it veered off the highway, said Quebec Police Force spokeswoman Isabelle Gendron.Police don’t believe she was wearing her seatbelt.Gendron said the mother, three children and their uncle had been on their way to Longueuil for an appointment.Probably trying to avoid early morning traffic, the family left home at 4:30 a.m.About an hour later while traveling westbound near Marieville the mother apparently tried to pass another vehicle.“We think there must have been some kind of distraction,” Gendron said.“She went too far and went onto the shoulder.” The minivan then rolled several times.Niamba’s 12-year-old brother suffered fractures, while her four-year-old sister was uninjured.The uncle suffered minor injuries, while the mother was treated for shock in hospital.Bandidos mowed down Of in gangland shooting Biker wars explode in the Townships By Rita Legault Sherbrooke The war between the Hells Angels and its archrivals moved to the Eastern Townships this weekend as a member of the Bandidos biker gang was mowed down in a gangland style slaying outside his cottage on Lake Magog in Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley.The slaying carried the signature of a Hells Angels hit.The murder weapons - three high-powered handguns - were ditched at the scene and police discovered the abandoned getaway vehicle, a stolen Jeep Cherokee, on fire a few kilometers from the crime.Robert Léger, 43, a full-fledged member of the Bandidos motorcycle gang Police discovered the abandoned getaway vehicle, a stolen jeep Cherokee, on fire.from Chateauguay was watering some trees at his cottage on Chemin du Lac PLEASE SEE GANG PACE 3 Bee-utiful Caitlin McEMgott of Montreal was one of the many visitors to the Ayer’s Market last weekend to be intrigued by the array of local produce - am i was | — 156’* edition Cookshire Fair August 16th to 19th, 2001 SUPER BINGO page 2 Tuesday, August 14, 2001 Birthday was a creative, charitable community benefit Was it madness to plan his own birthday bash?Ten to one, some folks thought so.And to advertise it in the paper, so anyone and everyone would feel invited to celebrate his 60 years! Unheard of, n’est-ce pas?To choose the Cookshire Fair grounds as the site and reserve an orchestra?What was this man thinking of?A gigantic party was planned.Invited everyone across the land, He did, to help him celebrate this decade-changing date -With a novel approach only he would dare broach.Fraser is the name of this man of Cookshire fame You Ve seen him here, or there, helping with the fair, the church, the QFA, .and other causes too, eh.In reality, Mac’s 60th birthday party was an exceptionally creative, charitable and community-benefitting event.It was, first and foremost, a gathering of kin, neighbours and friends of all ages - a social outing bringing people together to get caught up on local news, dance to old-time country music and savour a pot-luck lunch.But this get-together had a distinctive difference - instead of birthday gifts, guests were encouraged to donate to any or each of Mac's favourite charities - St.Peter’s Anglican Church, St.Paul’s Home and the Cookshire Fair, turning the evening into a subtle, yet effective triple fundraiser.Hats off to this man of many hats - farmer, lay reader, master of ceremonies, and community volunteer! So, Mac - what’s it like - 6-0?Your youth is long gone.no?Ah, yes, that twinkle in your eye and the easy grin, belie A young heart hiding within enjoying whims.life & all its Susan Mastine The auctioneer informed the crowd that a loaf of home-made bread at the 1979 auction had sold for either thirteen or thirty dollars.“Must have been $30,” he declared as he started the bidding on a freshly-made loaf of bread at the 2001 fundraiser, held July 15.The would-be mayor of St.Cyr - were there such a position, and the current mayor of Saint-Félix took the bait, one discreetly nodding his head, the other thrusting his arm into the air as the two vied for the first loaf of homemade bread put on the auction block.Bid-seeker Brian Barrie reminded bidders that inflation over the past 22 years should be taken into account.A slight sense of suspense seeped into the atmosphere as the former mayor of Saint-Félix got into the action.“Sold.$39!” declared the auctioneer.The first loaf of bread was claimed by the mayor from the past, purchaser of the famed $30 loaf two decades ago.The next loaf sold for $40 to the present-day mayor.Conversational fodder for local legends.Saint-Félix truly is a special place -not only those with ties to St.Paul’s, but also our English and French-speaking friends and neighbours donated items to sell and / or purchased articles - hand-painted lamps, Tonka toys, a dump truck load of sand, a cord of white birch fireplace wood, homemade pickles, blackberry jam, an old-fashioned push lawn mower, whipple trees, antique dishes, were among the newly crafted items and no longer needed articles included in the sale.At one point, it was brother versus sister out to claim a carrot cake on a glass cake stand.This was no ordinary cake, mind you.A picture of the $yden-ham church under bright blue skies and fluffy white clouds had been artis- tically designed from icing in hues of blue and green, white and black.Hardly a breath was heard during the bidding on the rarest of items - a buggy whip circa 1900 that had belonged to the Wadleigh family of Kingsey.With its rod of light-coloured, varnished rosewood, its fine braided leather whip, its leather grasping place and gold finishing above and below the leather, the whip captured the attention of both a local municipal councillor and a Drummondville historian.He had determination written into his sparkling eyes.5he seemed shy and unsure.$ev-eral times the nodding stalled.The seller would coax and cajole, in turn, reminding the man seated on the far left and the woman in the front row of the uniqueness of the item.The sale seemed about to conclude at $190, then wonder of all wonders, the same bidders picked up steam.Makes one wonder - has this auctioneer studied psychology at some point in his career?The conclusion of the contest ?The gavel came down at the considerable price of $300.The whip has left its Kingsey Township origins to be admired by Drummondville area equine lovers with a penchant for history.Those will be the moments most remembered from this year’s auction.Building upon last year’s massive undertaking to host Townshippers’ Day 2000, $aint-Félix-de-Kingsey has followed Lennoxville’s footsteps, creating its own locally-flavoured, smaller-scaled festival, “Saint-Félix en fête”, which takes places this coming weekend.Plans include a disco for young people Friday evening; crafts, information booths, entertainment, children’s activities and a bus tour of the municipality, concluding with a banquet and dance on Saturday - all in the village; and a bilingual, ecumenical church service on Sunday, followed by a picnic and light entertainment at Sydenham Church if the weather is good, otherwise in the Catholic Church.Info: 819-848-2321 or 848-2430.See you there?If not, the kind folks putting on Cookshire Fair will welcome you, as will the organizers of Asbestos’s “Festival des gourmands”.There’s so much to see and do in this wonderful Eastern Townships of ours! Art exhibits, barbecues, summer theatre, museums, teas, fairs, festivals, auctions - the list is never-ending.Enjoy whatever you can! 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WÊLI.UMH.I PONT WANT , 10 WATCH IT k 11 Tuesday, August 14, 2001 page 3 Record Aspiring robber nabbed after Cowansville dépanneur visit By Maurice Crossfield Anew arrival to the region will face a bail hearing in Cowansville today after unsuccessfully trying to rob a convenience store Sunday night.At about 11:30 p.m.Sunday night a man entered the Couche Tard at 112 Church Street and demanded the contents of the cash drawer.The clerk managed to negotiate with the robber, who despite being armed with a jack knife, finally left empty handed.Cowansville Police spokesman Det.Jacques Landry said the clerk was able to provide police with a good description of the would-be robber.That information was immediately passed on to the other stores that were open at that time.About an hour later the clerks at the Couche Tard on River Street spotted a man outside.They told police he seemed to be checking out the convenience store.Seeing two people behind the counter he decided not to enter.A few minutes later the police picked him up on Route 139, the highway that runs behind the store.Monday afternoon Gabriel Bouchard, 21, appeared in court where he was charged with two counts of armed robbery, shoplifting and breaking the conditions of his release.He was then ordered held pending a bail hearing in front of a Quebec Court judge.Landry explained that the armed robbery charges were laid, despite the fact that he didn’t get any money.“Once the person makes the demand the armed robbery has been committed in the eyes of the law,” he explained.Landry said Bouchard had been living in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu.About a week ago he moved to Dunham.Though he had previous criminal convictions for violent acts, this is the first time he will face robbery charges.Later in the day Landry said the Quebec Police Force will probably lay further charges against Bouchard for making threats against members of his family.Masked gunmen fled the scene gang: Cont’d from Page 1 around 4 p.m.Sunday afternoon when two men wearing ski masks arrived and opened fire on him, said Quebec Police Force spokesman Serge Dubord.Dubord said Léger and his girlfriend apparently tried to flee the gunfire, but the gunmen chased and repeatedly shot at Léger, who was mortally wounded after being caught by several bullets.The masked gunmen dropped their arms and fled the scene.A few miles away, on Caroline Road, police discovered the burning Jeep Cherokee that was stolen in Montreal on Aug.9.Among the charred remains were two more firearms.Léger’s girlfriend called Mem-phremagog Police to report the shooting.It is not known if Léger was still alive when the call was made.Memphremagog dispatched several cruisers to the scene and called in the Quebec Police Force's major crimes squad to help investigate.Léger’s children, a three-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl were at the cottage, but apparently did not witness the fatal shooting, Dubord said.The children were spotted later that evening being taken away from the scene along with their pet Doberman.Meanwhile the victim’s girlfriend, who was still in shock and crying profusely, was taken away in an unmarked police car for questioning.She was accompanied by her brother who sported a fashionable sweater over his face to hide from the media.Police returned to the crime scene Monday with police dogs to seek more clues.They found some spent cartridges at the scene, but would not reveal what caliber they were.An autopsy will be performed on Léger in Montreal tomorrow.Léger's cottage, which is hidden from the road by a screen of trees, is located about two kilometers from the village Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley.Despite earlier reports, Dubord said the murder was not linked to another gang shooting earlier Sunday in Buckingham, north of Hull where Hells Angel Steve Purdy was shot down in front of dozens of witnesses in the parking lot as he exited bar l'Élégance around 1:15 a.m.The shooter was part of a group that fled the scene by motorcycle and car after the shooting.Purdy was a player for the former Granby Bisons of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.PERRY BEATON/SPECIAI.«a ; ¦ ¦ , *¦te Address _________________ (For each of the above categories, include a 150-word tetter stating why you believe your local business should win an award).?Oldest-established Local Business (Provide documentation on the launch date of your business, such as copy of incorporation papers, dated newspaper ad or article, or other evidence).Note: The Most Community-Involved Local Business will be determined in a poll of the readers of THE ^RECORD Please see Reader's Ballot.Encourage your customers and friends to vote for you! 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David Moore S«fvlça 564-2303 s s Serving the greater Lennoxville area Tuesday, August 14, 2001 Page 9 Weekend competition combines skill with safety Symposium brings firefighters from across Ontario and Quebec to Lennoxville By Lisa Ladouceur Record Correspondent Lennoxville With vehicles upended over concrete barriers — windows smashed, doors dented and entire roofs torn off — an unsuspecting bypasser might have passed more than a dozen fire departments running around Lennoxville this past weekend, and thought that the town was.burning to the ground.Instead, this was anything from the truth as fire departments from across Ontario and Quebec competed in the South-Eastern Quebec Extrication Competition and Learning Symposium.Fifteen teams tested their skills in various categories, vying for a place at the Internationals, held in Burlington this September.The two-day event was blessed with good weather and supportive crowds, topped off with an awards banquet to recognize the hard work of both the teams and the many volunteers and sponsors that made Lennoxville’s fourth extrication competition a success.Among the weekend’s winners, Best Rookie Team was awarded to the Lennoxville Fire-Rescue Extrication Team #1, while Rescue 5’s Gerry McNab took the award for best Medic.Best Incident Commander, which recognizes outstanding work by a team captain, was given to Brad Goodwin of the Port Hope & Hope Fire Department.The safety award went to members of the Chelsea Fire Department.See Extrication, Page 10 i, } % *-*%&*; iapLtf 0M |||& WT Me; >• : ": -o 4*4 ».J WfcUM-' PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Members from Toronto Fire Services Department competed in the South-Eastern Quebec Extrication Competition and Learning Symposium in Lennoxville last weekend.Best Rookie Team was awarded to Lennoxville Team #1.Trip to Peru an eye-opening experience Submitted by Colin Monk On May 18, I set off on a six-week adventure in Peru along with 21 other students from Champlain College in Lennoxville.This experience gave me a glimpse at some of the realities of a third-world country, which really shook up some of my previous typical North-American perceptions of beautiful white beaches and blue waters.We did not visit Peru to tour the museums and stay in comfortable hotels.Instead, we took part in an international development project which allowed us to live in families like Peruvians, and be truly integrated in their culture.Each fall, some 20 odd students are selected from Champlain College to participate in this eye-opening project, subsidized by the Canadian International Development Agency and the Carrefour de Solidarité international.Prior to the project this year, we took classes preparing us for Peru.We spent a lot of time learning about their lifestyles and history - all in Spanish of course! See Peru, Page 13 COURTESY COUN MONK North Hatley resident Colin Monk poses with orphans in Huanuco, Peru.Award winners at Champlain Anna Purkey, a graduate of Bishop’s College School, was one of two graduating science students at Champlain Regional College that received the school’s highest awards.Purkey, 19 and a Lennoxville resident.received the Board of Governors’ award and the Governor General's Medal at a July 4 ceremony.The health science’s major also received a cheque for $1,000 when presented with the prestigious honours by campus director Bertrand Daigneault.The Royal Bank Award of $800, given to the student with the second highest average at graduation, was presented to Pure and Applied Science student Jonathan Cher.Sbe Champlain, Page 12 page 10 Tuesday, August 14, 2001 Lennoxville LINK Lennoxville crew captures best rookie honours b «a»» jjpMUfMiw Extrication: CONT’D FROM PAGE 9 Chelsea also took first place in the limited pit division, which only allows hand tools, followed by the Wasaga Beach Fire Department of Ontario and Lennoxville’s Rescue 5 Extrication Team.The unlimited pit division and the overall best score was won by Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services, who are already heading to the Internationals.Second and third places in both divisions were won by the Hamilton Emergency Services Fire Division and Port Hope & Hope, respectively.Certificates were also presented to the many volunteers, judges and pit crewmen who gave their time to help in the event.Organizers would like to thank the many sponsors who donated their services: Arlie Fearon, who once again gave his time in the backhoe to set up scenarios; Rouillard Towing, who helped move cars and even provided their flatbed for one pit; Lessard's Trucks and Equipment who also provided transportation for the cars; and Dave’s Transport who gave storage space for the vehicles prior to the event.“This shows what a small fire department can do when it puts its mind to it," said Lennoxville Fire Chief George Beaulieu, also wishing to thank everyone involved >n this year’s competition.Donations of $518 were collected at the banquet in the memory of a former Mississauga Fire Department member who passed away, and a family member of a Lennoxville firefighter who also passed away in an accident.The Lennoxville Fire Department will also make a donation in their memories.- Photos by Peny Beaton/Special Lennoxville LINK Tuesday, August 14, 2001 page 11 ULi Travels gave a different perspective on life Peru: Cont’d from Page 9 We gained a much greater awareness about economic, political and cultural differences on a global level, as well as studying the impact of issues such as globalization, and national debts on third-world countries.Finally, we had the opportunity to do some local volunteer work to discover that one doesn’t always have to go so far away to encounter poverty.Despite our thorough preparation, however, I still experienced quite a culture shock during my first couple of days.In the bustling capital.Lima, the pollution seemed to be overwhelming.The sky was covered with a carpet of smoky-grey smog, making it literally impossible to see 50 feet ahead.The streets were black and covered with heaps of garbage.Often with scrawny dogs and children poking around for a scrap of food.And if you think Quebec drivers are bad, try cruising down the Tupac Amaru Avenue! Poverty.crime,violence and family stress seemed to appear everywhere, and I began to ask myself: “OX, what the heck am I doing here in this mess?" But once I had settled in my first location and had some contacts with the people, I discovered a very different country from some of my first negative perceptions.I spent my first two weeks in a small town, Huanuco, located deep in the Andes mountains, working and living in an orphanage.Most of the children were abandoned, or their parents had died due to terrorism, so one might assume that they would be problem children.But to my surprise, I found the most beautiful children I'd ever met! They welcomed me into their lives with an incredible sense of sharing and open love.And even the more unfortunate children who lived in the street would inspire me by their great ambitions.Where does the little five-year-old boy find his hope, while each day is a struggle to find something to eat?When I moved on to the jungle, I stayed in a family who told me: “Our house is very small, but our hearts are very big," — and this certainly was true for most Peruvians.The people who have so little seem to give so much.On the bus, strangers would offer me half of their orange — perhaps half of their supper.People invite you to stay at their house and feed you, while they struggle to feed their own children.They also make the time to simply enjoy being with people.Nobody ever told me they were too busy, which I always hear at home.In fact my adoptive mother told me: “ You North Americans always know the time, but never make the time." During the last four weeks of my project I worked in various institutions for disabled children, or people with psychological problems.During this time I learned a lot about communication, respect, and patience.I also moved on to live with another family in Comas, a slum city just outside Lima for my last two weeks, where I continued to be baffled by the happy lives people would lead in the midst of what seemed a disaster.And there is no doubt that despite their lifestyles and quality values, that this disaster does exit.Corruption exists to such an extreme point that basically money can get you anything, even diplomas from university, when you haven’t COURTESY COLIN MONK Monk: ‘During this time I learned a lot about communication, respect and patience.I continued to be baffled by the happy lives people would lead in the midst of what seemed a disaster.' spent a day studying.There is also an enormous circulation of drugs, violence and stress that appear regularly in many families and on the street.Just in the time that I was there, Peru was hit by two major catastrophes: An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 on the Richter scale, and the arrest of Vladimir Montesino, the right-hand man of the former president Fujimori, who was deeply involved in much of the circulation of drugs and weapons.This project gave me a chance to experience some personal growth, while also gaining a greater understanding of Third-World countries.The people I met showed me how one can live happily with much less than we have and in spite of poverty and disaster.On July 3 I came back to my home in North Hatley, with bags full of new values, wild experiences and a completely different perspective on life.Champlain: Cont’d from Page 9 In addition to her studies, Purkey participated on the soccer team and worked with the refugee sponsorship committee.She was also an usher at Centennial The atre and tutored in chemistry.This summer she served as a residence and activity monitor in Champlain’s Summer ESL program.Purkey is currently enrolled in McGill University’s Faculty of Law, with a minor in history and political science.McGill’s Law School only admits 20 ŒGEP graduates per year, preferring candidates who have already attained a bachelor’s degree or higher.Thus, the level of competition for the 20 openings is particularly stiff.“I really adored Champlain," said Purkey.“I loved the atmosphere and the activities.The teachers were always challenging, but also helpful." One of two sisters, Anna’s older sibling Eva received the same awards upon graduation from Champlain in 1999.She is currently in her last year of medical school at the Université de Montreal.Cher was also on hand to receive his Royal Bank Award from bank representative Richard St-Hilaire.A pure and applied science student, Cher, also 19, graduated from Alexander Galt High School in 1999.Although he has lived in Montreal.England and the Netherlands, he has been a Lennoxville resident for the past 10 years.He plans to go to Cambridge University this foil to study physics.Of the 3,000 new students at Cambridge, only 10 per cent are admitted from outside the UK.and of that number only a handful are from Canada.Cher credits Champlain with helping him to crystallize his career plans.Along with his studies, he served as president of the Champlain Students’ As- sociation, tutored in calculus, was active in the chess club and played hockey, tennis and golf.“I found Champlain very easy to adjust to and I had lots of friends who came with me from Galt,” he said.“I can honestly say that I didn’t have any bad teach- *» ers.Part of Cher’s summer has been taken over by mentor/professor Patrick Labelle, who is instructing Cher in the astrophys-ical applications of the general theory of relativity.Thomas Leet also took home a very prestigious honour after being name recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s award.A graduate of Richmond Regional High School.Leet spent three years in Champlain’s Business Administration Technology program, finishing with the highest overall average in the program.This foil he will attend Bishop University, where he will study in the Williams School of Business and Economics (concentrating in finance).A life-long Richmond resident, Leet is the oldest of five children.How does he feel about his college years?“I wouldn’t trade them for anything,” he said.James Meat & Fish Market 135 Queen, Lennoxville 569-1151 MARINATED PORK KEBABS $029 £rn le a.PIZZAS 2/*5°° NEW YORK STEAKS (AM.MEDIUM GROUND BEEF $1"b page 12 THE RECORD Tuesday, August 14, 2001 lilt «S; rx ' vv-v,.{.t - rifflÊS&BBBt w ¦ yPKaWi : 4.r-, ¦ ’*.j ffig \\ r I m : INVESTMENT ADVISOR NATIONAL BANK FINANCIAL Basket for your Eggs Don't put all your eggs in the same basket.The logic of this well-worn figure of speech is undeniable, and it is generally accepted as one of the cornerstones of successful investing — putting all your capital In the same stock or bond can be very risky! 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Since the dentures sit on the jawbone and gums, continuous shrinkage of the jawbone alters the fit of the denture resulting in slipping and rocking of the dentures.John Brouwer D.D.Hie Art of Personalizing Your Smile 1901 Portland Blvd., Sherbrooke (819) 822-1367 DENTIST Q.Can I get whiter teeth and how?A.In our society, white teeth are a symbol of vitality, energy and health.The color of our teeth can be affected by many (actors such as medication, our level of oral hygiene, our diet.Unmoderate intake of dark beverages and smoking are major causes of stain teeth.Have a professional teeth cleaning twice a year, and above all, brush your teeth thoroughly every day, at least twice a day.There are many techniques that your dentist can use to improve the color of your teeth such as tooth whitening, veneers (composites and porcelain) and crowns.Dr.Chantal Beliveau, D.D.S.Family Dentist 92 Queen St., Lennoxville 820-1838 Dr.Chantal Beliveau D.D.S.REAL ESTATE Q.Now that the big selling season is over should I wait until Spring to put my home on the market?A.True, Spring is really busy, but there are always buyers out there and, remember, the p fewer homes for buyers to choose from the more will look at yours Take the time to do out- Helen Labrecque side work while the weather is nice, paint, refresh the deck, windows, etc.Then you can get the inside work done and be the first sign on the block! Take care and have a good rest of the summer.Thanks to all my clients and relax and enjoy your homes.They are each unique as are all of us.If I can be of service to any of you, please call or e-mail any time.I-1 SuUmt Helen Labrecque.Aff.Real Estate Agent 2845 King Street West Sherbrooke Tel.: (819) 562-8024 • (819) 823-7474 email: labrec@abacom.com TRAVEL PlMlltliltl - Where do you find the Colliseum?Marthe Lecours Vice-President In beautiful Italy! You want to know more about Italy?Call us! Marthe, Jacques, Renée, Clotilde, Maryse.POETIQUE NI VOYflOE ., _ DE l'ESTRIE (1980) INC 2339 Les Promenades King, Sherbrooke (819) 563-7343 525 1st Avenue, Asbestos ____________ Quebec Permit Holder (819) 879-7188 Consult our professionals first Send your questions to:The Record, P.O.Box 1200, Sherbrooke J1H 5L6 • Fax: 821-3179 • E-mail: sherbrookerecord@ videotron.ca • THE< RECORD Tuesday, August 14, 2001 page 13 essay on page 14 COM ACHAR Jamie ^J^J^^orrespondents’^itor Hodge, Bowman excited for final hurrah Bishop’s recruits looking forward to playing university basketbal^^ee Wednesday’s Record Weedon rodeo thrills thousands over the weekend PHOTOS BY PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Katie Hodge, left, of Rock Forest, and Sherbrooke's Melissa Bowman are competing in the Canada Games this week.It will be the final time the local duo will play for the Quebec provincial team.Both soccer players are on Division I NCAA scholarships in the U.S.By Arash Madani When you're an elite athlete playing on the national stage, another soccer tournament in August usually isn’t a big deal.Then again, the Canada Games isn’t just an ordinary event either.Melissa Bowman of Sherbrooke and Rock Forest product Katie Hodge, who both grew up on the soccer pitches throughout the Townships, are competing in the 2001 Canada Summer Games in London, Ont.this week.The duo have been teammates almost their entire lives — in school at Sherbrooke Elementary, Alexander Galt High and then John Abbott College in Montreal — and know everything about each other on the field: mannerisms, tendencies and what it takes to get the golden touch on a shot at the net.“I don’t even need to look where Katie is,” said Bowman before the duo left for London.“It’s so easy for us to play with one another, and when you know who is on the field and what each of us can do, you have complete confidence in one another.That’s what it’s like when the two of us play together." Bowman, 19, and Hodge, 20 are two of three Townships residents representing Team Quebec at the event, which takes place every four years in a different Canadian city.Annie Hamel of Magog, who is also competing in London, scored a goal in Quebec’s first game of the tournament — a 4-0 victory over Prince Edward Island on Sunday.During their soccer careers, both Bowman and Hodge, a starting centre midfielder for the provincial squad, have competed with some of the best on the continent.The pair have competed at junior national competitions, the USA Cup (where Quebec finished second) and a number of other tournaments throughout North America.“But none are quite like the Canada Games,” admitted Hodge, who just finished her freshman season at the University of Maine, a NCAA Division 1 school that has given her a full academic schol- arship to play soccer.“I mean, the Canada Games are huge compared to nationals." Added Bowman: “Yeah, it’s like the Canadian Olympics.Both of us are just so happy to go.It’s such an honour to represent your province at something this big and we’re going there looking to win.” The mission is, indeed, gold for Team Quebec, which has a full roster of talented players on the team.Hamel and Hodge have both played on the semi-pro Laval Dynamites, and are also teammates in Maine for the Black Bears.Meanwhile, other members on the Quebec squad have won national collegiate championships and have been on national training teams.Bowman, who graduated from John Abbott this past spring, is also accept- ing a ride to an American school.The four-year provincial team veteran is off to University of Wyoming in the fall, and will leave for the Mountain West Conference school next week after arriving from the Canada Games.“I am really looking forward to being able to play out of Sherbrooke and out of Quebec,” said Bowman, who will study business.“I’ll be happy in the mountains, and it’s a school that is not too big and not too small.” Hodge, who led John Abbott to a provincial crown in 1998 and a bronze medal at nationals the same year, had a very strong rookie campaign with Maine.She says she has enjoyed the entire NCAA athletics experience thus far.“I’m still having fun and it’s a great at- mosphere down there,” said Hodge, a psychology major.“The coaches there care about you as a person first, and then as an athlete.They care about your schooling, everything.The level of competition is not that much higher, but it’s a more physical game and the girls are stronger.” One of the biggest intangibles the Quebec team brings to the Canada Games is experience.Not only does the team have veteran players, but a core group of the athletes have competed together at many different competitions.“We all work well with one another and for me, because of my age, this is the last time I can play on the Quebec team,” said Hodge.“Coming home with gold is a big possibility and that is what we are out to accomplish — winning it all.” page 14 Tuesday, August 14, 2001 "¦ THE ¦¦ i Record Sports Sports Briefs Webb ousted in Canadian Open Canadians Vanessa Webb and Maureen Drake were first-round casualties Monday at the $1.2-million US Rogers AT&T Cup women's tennis tournament.Argentina’s Mariana Diaz-Oliva dispatched Toronto’s Webb 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 while Australian Evie Dominikovic defeated Drake, also of Toronto, 6-1, 7-6 (3).That means Canadian hopes in singles will rest with Toronto's Jana Nejed-ly, who will play her opening-round match Tuesday against American Chanda Rubin, the 16th seed.Nejedly is Canada's top-ranked player at No.126 in the world, but faces a difficult task in Rubin, who is ranked No.23.Diaz-Oliva, ranked 45th in the world, needed just over two hours to dispatch Webb, the '98 NCAA champion while at Duke who is ranked No.144 in the world.Webb breezed through the opening set, paced by two service breaks.But inconsistency and an erratic serve plagued the Canadian in the second and third sets.Canada finishes with no medals By the numbers, it was Canada's worst performance ever at the world track and field championships, which mercifully ended Sunday.It was the first time in 14 years a Canadian failed to win a world championship medal.Based on points awarded for top-eight finishes, Canada was ranked 35th among 62 countries.The previous worst placing was a 25th at the 1999 world championships at Seville, Spain.Canada's best result was Diane Cummins's fifth in the 800-metres on Sunday.Overall, Canada had four top-eight and 15 top-16 finishes during the 10 days of competition.Countries winning more medals than Canada included Surinam, Algeria and Saint Kitts and Nevis.Countries with better point totals include the Bahamas, Cameroon and Latvia.Canada did win a medal in the 1,500-metre wheelchair event, which did not count in the official standings.Toronto's Jeff Adams powered his way to a silver before 45,000 fans.Dolphins want McNown The Miami Dolphins are among several teams talking to the Chicago Bears about quarterback Cade McNown.Monday was the first day the Bears have started making calls shopping McNown and teams such as the Redskins, Chiefs, Lions and Steelers also may have some interest, perhaps even more interest than Miami.The Dolphins are in search of quarterback depth since starter Jay Fiedler is an unrestricted free agent after this season.Fiedler's backup is Ray Lucas, but the No.3 spot is unsettled with Mike Quinn battling rookie Josh Heupel, who is sidelined with a wrist injury.Most of the Bears’ major personnel decisions for this season had been made before new general manager Jerry Angelo was hired.He's thinking about the long term in trying to deal McNown and is looking at a move that would absorb Mc-Nown's salary-cap hit this season, not next 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 • 11 aan., 7 pan.: Rogers AT&T women’s tennis tournament.Early rounds.(TSN, RDS).BASEBALL • 7 pan.: Oakland A’s vs Toronto Blue Jays (TSN).CANADA SUMMER GAMES •9 aan.: Canada Summer Games 2001, (TSN).EQUESTRIAN •3:30,4 pan.: Bromont Speed Derby and World Cup equestrian event (Sportsnet).Wheelin’ and dealin’ in Weedon -v ; mm® ¦¦¦.:«v.A.:.•*.Record photographer Perry Beaton captured the images from the sixth annual Professional Horse Show and Rodeo last weekend.Thousands attended the event, which ended Sunday afternoon.S ^ ’lïrlVinr-^- pi. "¦TH Eim Record Tuesday, August 14, 2001 page 15 In Memoriam Birth Deaths Deaths HILL - In sad and loving memory of a dear husband, Alvah M.Hill.No matter how I spend my days No matter what I do, No morning dawns, no night returns Without a thought of you.You left me beautiful memories And sorrow too great to be told, But to those who loved and lost you Your memory will never grow old.Loved and sadly missed by MARION (wife) BELL - Dara-Lee, Martin and big sister Maddy are happy to announce the arrival of Cooper James-Paul, born on the 8th of August in Pointe-Claire, Quebec weighing 9 lbs.1/2 oz.and 21 1/2 inches long.Proud grandparents for the second time are Marjorie and James Bell of Danville.Seventh grandchild for Nancy and Jean-Paul Dubois of Richmond and eleventh great-grandchild for Willa Gleason of Richmond.Megantic Historical Society On a beautiful day in late July 10 members of the Megantic Historical Society met at the United Church in Thet-ford Mines to take part in a cemetery tour.We started of at St.John’s Cemetery on the 10th Range ofThetford.We found this to be a small pretty place and kept in good condition.From here we proceded to St.Jacques de Leeds to see St.James Cemetery.This is a very large cemetery and also well kept.The en- closed photo shows the monument commemorating the first pioneers in the area and the first church built in the early 1800’s.From here we moved on to Kinnear’s Mills United Cemetery.This is also a large well kept cemetery.We finished of the afternoon with coffee and cake in the Municipal Hall.Thanks to David and Mildred Robinson who provided the transportation.Catherine Maxwell * -fc Sipip mumm Wm I 1 m v** MS lives here.k.A Multiple sclerosis never hits just one person.It affects the entire family.MS Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1-800-268-7582 www.mssociety.ca DOAK, Barbara Irene (nee Ward) - Born in Megantic County, Quebec, 1915 and died on August 13, 2001 at Erin Mills Lodge, Mississauga.Predeceased by her beloved husband of 54 years, G.K.L.[Ken] Doak.Survived by her brother Douglas Turiff Ward of Tilbury, Ontario.Loving mother of Douglas [Delilah], Susan [Bill McLaney], Grant [Deborah] and James [Daphne] and sixteen grandchildren.She graduated from Macdonald Teachers College in 1933 and taught at several schools in the Eastern Townships before marrying in 1939 and settling in St.Lambert, Quebec.Funeral service and interment will be held at Christ Church, Lower Ireland.Donations can be made to ‘In Trust for Christ Church, Lower Ireland’ c/o The Anglican Diocese of Quebec, 31 rue Des Jardins, Quebec City, Quebec GIR 4L6 or The Alzheimer Society of Peel, 60 Briarwood Avenue, Mississauga L5G 3N6.Funeral notice to follow FINDLAY, Eunice - Peacefully at the Hotel Dieu Hospital, Sherbrooke, Que.on Thursday, August 9, 2001, Eunice Paige in her 90th year, beloved wife of the late Earl Findlay.Dear mother of Jim (Ora) Findlay, Janet (Henry) Hurley, Lois (Peter) Roche, Marilyn (Bevan) Salter and Gordon (Kim) Campbell.Beloved grandmother and great-grandmother.The family will receive relatives and friends at Cass Funeral Home, 6 Belvidere St., Lennoxville, Que.on Wednesday, from 7-9 p.m.A memorial service will be held at St.George’s Church, Lennoxville, Que.on Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 3 p.m.Rev.Canon Ron West officiating.Interment of ashes in Malvern Cemetery at a later date.GIBSON, Donald Henry - Beloved husband of the late Audrey Whitewick, of Fort MacLeod, Alberta, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 15, 2001.He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Bev (John Krall), his son, Wayne (Bev), and grandchildren, Jessica, Teri, Dale, Kelsey; his brother, Edwin (Mable), Kenneth (Norma), Gerald (Helen); his sisters, Pansy (Billy), Bertha (Gordon); many nieces and nephews.* Medic Alert ALWAYS OM CALL www.medicalert.ca For more information 1-BOD-66S-15CI7 LUMSDEN.Jean Alice (nee Gould) - Peacefully in the comfort of her home in Ayer’s Cliff, Sunday, August 12, 2001 in her 83rd year.Beloved wife of the late Stanley G.Lumsden.Cherished mother of George and Jane (Michel Mailloux).Dear grandmother of Natalie and Matthew.Jean will also be sadly missed by many other relatives and friends.There was cremation at the request of the deceased.Arrangements entrusted to Cass Funeral Home, 545 Duf-ferin, Stanstead (819) 876-5213.MacAULAY, Evelyn May - Peacefully at Rideaucrest Home on Saturday, August 11, 2001 in her 98th year.Predeceased by her husband, Thomas, sons; Gordon and Malcolm (Mac) and son-in-law, Blythe Broughton.Loving mother of Dawn Broughton (Kingston).Survived by 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and daughters-in-law; Marion MacAulay (Beckley, WV) and Gayle Dunsmoor (Surrey, B.C.J.The family will receive friends for a service of remembrance in “The Chapel on the Comer” at the Robert J.Reid & Sons Funeral Home, 309 Johnson St., (at Barrie St., ) on Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 2:00 p.m.Donations for those wishing may be made to Chalmers United Church Radio Ministry.Online guestbook, www.reidfu-neralhome.com, (613) 548-7973.TAYLOR, Charles Russell - Peacefully in his sleep at Place Sanborn, Ayer’s Cliff, Sunday, August 12, 2001 in his 82nd year.Predeceased by his wife Marian Bell.Loving and devoted father of Nancy (Phil Kerwin), and Trudy (Mike McLeod), both of Ayer’s Cliff.Grampa T to Shawn (Stephanie Quiri-on), Russell, Ontario, Natasha Hibbard, Magog, Trevor and Jennifer McLeod of Ayer’s Cliff.Russell leaves to mourn two brothers and one sister: Malcolm (Monique) Cornwall, Ont., Ron (Lorna) of Lennoxville and Helen (Ibrey Nutbrown) of Sherbrooke.Also the family of his late wife Fred Bell and Margaret (Ken Blake) of Ayer’s Cliff.Survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Resting at Cass Funeral Home, 900 Clough, Ayer’s Cliff (819-876-5213) Tuesday, August 14, 2001 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.where friends may visit.The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 15, at 2:00 p.m.in the Massawippi Union Church, followed by interment in the Massawippi Cemetery.Donations may be made in his memory to the Massawippi Cemetery Association c/o James Hutchison, R.R.3, Ayer’s Cliff, Que.JOB ICO.The family would like to give many thanks to the caring staff of Place Sanborn.RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH & DEATH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 32?per word.Minimum charge $8.00 ($9.20 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions -15% off, 3 insertions - 30% 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 ($23.01 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS, OBITUARIES: $19.50 ($22.43 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $29.50 ($33.94 taxes included) Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature 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Hall, Stanbridge East, Friday, August 17,2 p.m.to 4 p.m.and Saturday, August 18 from 2 p.m.to 4 p.m.Special Social Evening, Friday, August 17, wine and cheese with harpist.If you are interested in exhibiting or for additional information: (450) 248-3616.MELBOURNE Richmond County Historical Society will celebrate Post World War Two European Immigrants of the Richmond area with Afternoon Tea and Exhibition of Immigrant Family Biographies on Sunday, August 19, 1:30 p.m.to 4:00 p.m.at the Museum.All welcome.NORTH HATLEY The Rummage Sale will be held on Wednesday, August 15 in the Elementary School from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.There will be a pick-up of large items on Tuesday.Please call about these by Monday (819-842-2992) between 8 a.m.and 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.to 6 p.m., before Tuesday.Village Improvement Society annual meeting will be held on Monday, August 20 at 10 a.m.at the Community Centre, North Hatley.MELBOURNE Richmond County Historical Society extends a public invitation to a Tea and Exhibition which honours Post World War II European immigrants of the Richmond area at the Museum on Sunday, August 19,1:30 p.m.to 4 p.m.• • • This column accepts items announcing events organized by churches, service clubs and recognized charitable institutions for a $6.00 fee, $9.00 for 2 insertions of same notice, $12.00 for 3 publications.Maximum 35 words.If you have more than 35 words the charge will be $10.00 per insertion.Requests should be mailed, well in advance, to The Record, P.O.Box 1200, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 5L6, be signed and include a telephone number and payment.Tele phone requests will not be accepted.Admission charges and trade names will be deleted.No dances.i ï s : Insist that the kids shape up or the marriage is over Dear Ann Landers: “Nate” and I have been married for six years.He has two teenage children from a previous marriage.They never warmed up to me, although I did my best to get along with them.Nate shares custody with his ex-wife.The original court agreement said we would have the children every other weekend, but Nate wanted to see them more often, so now we have the kids three days a week.He promised me if it didn’t work out, we would go back to the original agreement.Well, Ann, it’s been three years.It has NOT worked out, and I can’t take it anymore.I am the primary caregiver for these kids when they are with us.Nate says it saves him money in child support and relieves his ex-wife of the burden of caring for them all the time.I am not fond of these kids.They are disrespectful and lazy.Nate always invites them along on our vacations.I have to clean up after them while they sit and watch TV all day and half the night.When I threatened Nate with divorce, he begged me to stay.Meanwhile, he has invited the kids to come to Florida with us for a month without consulting me.These children are failing several subjects in school and are spoiled rotten.They don’t deserve a Ann Landers month’s vacation.They should stay home and get some tutoring.Is it time for me to pack my bags?— Had it in New Jersey Dear N.J.: Give Nate an “either-or" proposition.Insist that the kids shape up and he put you first, or the marriage is over.And be firm about it, or you’ll be sunk.Dear Ann Landers: I realize summer is almost over, but temperatures are still high in many areas, and it's never too late to remind the public about pet safety Please do not take your dog with you to the market or anywhere else and leave your pet in the car.The temperatures rise much quicker than you think.If you aren’t sure how hot it is, I suggest you sit in the car with your dog for 15 minutes and see how well you do.While you’re at it, put on your winter coat.— Rose in Iowa Dear Rose: On behalf of all dogs everywhere, I say, “Thank you.” When the weather is sweltering, I vote for leaving your dog at home, in air-conditioned comfort.The dog will appreciate it.Dear Ann Landers: I am a divorced mother of two wonderful boys.My ex- husband, “Larry,” lives in another state and sees his children when he can.He has remarried a nice woman, and we have maintained a good friendship.One of our sons is spending his vacation with his grandparents.He will be celebrating his 11th birthday during this time, and Larry and I would both like to spend the weekend with him at my parents’ home.Here is the problem: My father hates Larry and does not want him to visit our son.He says Larry can see the boy another time.I do not understand his attitude.My parents have always respected my relationship with Larry, and my father’s anger is upsetting my mother and causing all sorts of problems.Should I tell Larry not to come?This would be terribly disappointing to our son, but I am afraid my father might cause a scene if Larry were there.What do you say?I’m going to abide by your decision.— Stressed in Los Angeles Dear LA.: Your father’s attitude is shortsighted and mean-spirited.Do not withdraw the invitation to Larry.If your father “makes a scene,” he will look like the skunk at the family picnic.Let him stew in his own juices.(P.S.Has your father always been this disagreeable?If not, you might suggest he see his doctor for a checkup.) Melbourne Ridge Women’s Institute meeting Our combined July and August meeting was held on July 31st at the church hall.We opened by repeating the collect.The president welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming.Our Look Who’s 50 (Ginny) Joanne Martin Goode Happy Birthday from Terry, Todd and Ryan motto was “An ounce of keep your mouth shut beats a ton of explanation." The roll call was “Name a place of interest to tourists in Richmond County,” this was answered by seven members.Minutes were read and approved.Correspondence was from (1) The Provincial Office and (2) The Fair Beef Bar-B-Cue.The treasurer gave a very favourable report, there were two bills which were moved paid by Joan Morrison and seconded by Shirley Fowler.We did not have any convenor reports as this was our picnic meeting.Noreen Wilkins reported on the July 1st float.Pauline Nelson, Noreen and Chris Blake reported on the Wales Home Birthday party.Chris, Janine, Shirley F., HU] lLOj r Happy 90th birthday m 31 Becky Crease of Water-ville will be celebrating her 90th birthday at an Open House in the Eustis Parish Hall on Sunday, August 19, 2-4 p.m.Best Wishes Only.Ük =1 2 a im Janine and Joan are making the cakes for the Bar-B-Cue.Noreen passed out activity guides to everyone.Raffle was won by Shirley Fowler.Cards were signed for Ashley Stalker and Marilyn Fowler.Crafts showed were an afaghan by Shirley Fowler, A man’s sweater by Janine Sterl and a woods family reunion wall hanging by Joan Morrison.Our county president is invited to our next meeting.We then had our picnic lunch with drinks and ice cream provided by the institute.Races were held for the children were Emma Redburn, Leanne, Tiffany and Kira Nelson, Adam and Sarah Nelson.Everyone had a good time.The children all received candy and a loonie.Next meeting to be held at the home of Noreen Wilkins on Sept.4th.Christina Blake Publicity Convenor Marbleton M.Guillette Mrs.Kay Davidson who celebrated her 95th birthday on August 3rd was pleasantly surprised to welcome her granddaughter Pam and husband Michael Richard and children Meghan, Cory and Brooke from London, Ont.Her son John and Pauline Davidson and great-granddaughter Anna from Movi, Michigan, were also here to help Kay celebrate.Belated birthday greetings and best wishes Kay from all your friends and neighbors. 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