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Know what's happening Subscribe today.THE RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Audi Sherbrooke Autohaus 4421 Bourque Btvd., Rock Forest (819) 564-AUDI (2834) i WWW.SHERBROOKERECORD.COM Wednesday, August 15, 2001 Animal rights activists sound alarm on circus By Rita Legault Sherbrooke On May 7,1978 an elephant trainer was killed in front of more than 1,000 horrified spectators during a circus performance in Rock Forest.During the incident, another elephant escaped from the big tent pitched in the middle of the shopping mall parking lot and bolted down Bourque Boulevard before being brought down by a police sharpshooter.The incident is one of more than 130 recorded circus mishaps over the past two decades, about half of which involved elephants running amuck.The worldwide incidents have been documented by the Humane Society of the United States and other animal welfare activists as part of an ongoing campaign to prohibit wild animal acts.Sherbrooke’s Société de protection des animaux has launched an awareness campaign hoping the public jumps on the bandwagon to ban animal acts like those in the Shriners Circus which is in town this week.“All animal welfare groups are opposed to animal circus acts,” comments Emannuelle Jodoin who researched the Please see Circus page 7 lr.fi SPA says cirrus acts should not include wild animals maâîüffii sm U.S.duty on softwood could affect some 73 Townships mills Canadian producers raise prices By Daniel Huot Sherbrooke The U.S.government’s preliminary decision to slap Canadian softwood exports with a 19.3 per cent countervailing duty could directly or indirectly affect up to 73 Townships sawmills which produce the resource, said a Quebec Natural Resources Ministry spokesman.Not all of the sawmills export to the U.S.“Estrie accounts for two per cent of Quebec’s softwood output,” said spokesman Jacques Duval.“The latest figure shows 161,126 footboard units were manufactured in the region." Duval couldn’t tag a dollar figure on the value of the Townships' production, but a provincial government press release states Que- bec’s softwood manufacturers export $2 billion annually.Meanwhile, many producers in the Townships and across the country are retaliating against the U.S.Department of Commerce’s decision by hiking their softwood prices.“The majority of Canadian producers have increased the price on their bills,” said Jacques Ro-bitaille, president of the Quebec Lumber Manufacturers' Association.“Most members proceeded with the hike on Monday.” Robitaille called the preliminary decision an example of American protectionism at its worst.Marcel Lauzon, president of Marcel Lauzon Inc., boosted his softwood prices by 18 per cent.Since he has to pay a duty, somebody has to cover the bill.Please see Lumber rage 3 Fair Friends Showing off favorite pets is always part of the fun at country fairs and last weekend's Bedford Fair was no exception.See Brome County News inside for full fair coverage.156* edition mmw at Salle des Cookshire Fair August 16th to 19th, 2001 Thursday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m.—I SUPER BINGO 4 T H l; i III f-I i5 £ © ?Sp n> LU O s| CQ to LU § T» tHl H»» www.sherbrookerecord.com Full colour animated advertisement Only $10 per day! 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(819) 829-5772 .» _ ?rth=rn wejcamrnonic i THE i JpAX: |Si9) 569 3945 Lyne Bessette talks about the upœming Grand Prix .see Thursday’s Record RECORD Wednesday, August 15, 2001 page 11 CNRA Classic goes off, but will this be tiie final year?.see page 1 orts Tel: (819) 569-634 ROOM@SHERBROOKERECORD.COM JAMIE ZACHARY, CORK s’ Editor Sherbrooke stars off to World University Games By Arash Madani A record seven athletes from Université de Sherbrooke, a therapist from Bishop's University and a communications officer from U de S will join three other Townshippers at the 2001 World University Games in Beijing.China next week.The local group will be a part of the 230-member Canadian contingent taking part in the 21st games, which runs Aug.22 to Sept.1 in the Chinese capital.Andrew Lissade, Sonia Paquette, Roya Rabemananjara and Dominique Bilodeau — all of the Sherbrooke track team — will compete in athletics.Granby natives Mathieu Lagrandeur and Yan Lagrandeur, who both attend Université Laval, will be on the men’s volleyball team, while Melissa Raymond, Annie Levesque and Anne-Marie Lemieux will play on the Canadian women’s volleyball squad.Bilodeau, who hails from Lac-Mégantic, recently returned from the 2001 World Track and Field Championships in Edmonton, Alta.The junior javelin thrower is coming off back-to-back silver medal seasons at the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union (CIAU) national track competition.The 22-year-old says it was her teammate, Paquette, who inspired her to take her craft to the next level.“When Sonia qualified for the World University Games in 1995 (for the second of five trips), 1 saw it happen and it was unbelievable," said Bilodeau.“She got me to come to Université de Sherbrooke, and when I talk to different athletes, they all say that in track, the best is Olympics, then the worlds, then the University Games.To do both in one year is amazing.“It’s been a long season.I started in April and I’m really tired, so I want to go and do my best without putting pressure on myself.” PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Townshippers off to the World University Games in Beijing, China include, from left, Mario Mercier, Dominique Bilodeau, Roya Rabemananjara and Jean-Philippe Tremblay.Meanwhile.Rabemananjara, 25.has had a tough couple of seasons on the track.After breaking his collarbone last summer, which forced him to miss the Olympic trials, the 400-metre hurdles specialist was disqualified at the Francophonie Games and fell during the Canadian Track and Field Championships earlier this summer.The Sherbrooke native also ran the 400-metre dash at the 1999 World University Games in Palma de Mallorca The 25-year-old, who did have a major part in helping Sherbrooke capture their fourth straight CIAU men’s national track championship this past spring, is really looking forward to delivering with a solid performance in China.“I need a good time,” admitted the fourth-year senior.“This is the second time I am going to the University Games, and 1 hope to do better.I will be running the (400-metre) hurdles, which is my specialty and 1 really want to turn things around.” Jean-Philippe Tremblay, the sports information director at Université de Sherbrooke, will act in the same capacity in China while Fleurimont’s Mario Mercier will be a therapist for the games.After already working two Olympics and a World University competition, Mercier is still excited for the opportunity to work in Beijing with these and other talented athletes.Without trying to name drop, too much, the 15-year veteran of the Bishop’s Physiotherapy Centre talked about how great it is to be a part of massive world class events.“It’s great, the whole experience is really amazing,” said Mercier, who was also on the Team Canada therapy staff during the 1998 Olympics in Nagano, Japan and the 2000 Games in Sydney, Australia.“It’s not all fun, there is work, but it’s something you’ll always remember.Just the experience of walking to a big stadium during the Opening Ceremonies is unbelievable.The energy is just so great.” Also slated to work at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Mercier said getting the call to work the games next week as well as next February’s event was quite surprising.“I was shocked to get selected,” he admitted.“Usually you only get to go to two major events in four years, and now I have the opportunity to go to all of these.“Professionally, it is great because I get to meet and work with therapists from all over the country and then as a fan, you get to meet so many athletes.I got to work with Yanic Perrault (a Sherbrooke native who plays with the Montreal Canadiens) and Sylvain Lefebvre (a defenseman for the New York Rangers from Richmond).“I also had to work tennis before and 1 got to see all the stars." page 12 Wednesday, August 15, 2001 MAKE THE choice m Convert to the most convenient payment option for your RECORD subscriP,ion: V;^ r v ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦ Only $11.00/month Have your subscription payments automatically 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Wednesday, August 15, 2001 page 13 RECORD Another football player collapses University of Miami junior defensive end Jerome McDougle collapsed at the end of morning workouts Tuesday, but school officials said it was not life-threatening."The prognosis, we feel, is very good,” head coach Larry Coker said in a release.“Jerome just became overheated, but he never lost consciousness and he is alert." McDougle, 22 of Pompano Beach, was taken to Doctor's Hospital in Miami for examination.Coker said McDougle, who is 6-4 and weighs 270 pounds, showed no signs of fatigue during the team's first practice in full pads, but became lightheaded as it wrapped up."With all of the recent tragedies, obviously it's always a frightening thing," Coker said.Temperatures in South Florida typically reach the 90s during the summer months, with heavy humidity making it seem hotter.Sports Briefs Commish weary of Ottawa bid Canadian Football League commissioner Michael Lysko says the proposal to bring professional football back to Ottawa still needs work before it's presented to the league's board of governors later this month.While Lysko helped reach the tentative deal with a group led by Toronto sports entrepreneur Brad Watters, he said Monday that the CFL will not take any shortcuts to save time in bringing a team back to Ottawa."We will not rush this," Lysko said."Fools rush in.We plan to go back to Ottawa only once, so we better do it right." Lysko said before the Watters group presents its proposal to the board - Aug.29 at the latest - he wants to ensure that every possible question can be answered."We're doing full-scale background checks (on all the investors)," Lysko said."We want to make sure everyone understands the schedule of payments, there are ideas about franchise development, there are player (expansion draft) issues to clarify.” lindros may be dealt to Rangers A deal that would send Eric Lindros to the New York Rangers may be close, several reports said Tuesday.The New York Daily News and the Record of Hackensack, N.J., reported that the Philadelphia Flyers conditionally agreed to trade the restricted free agent to the Rangers for forward Jan Hlavac, defenceman Kim Johnsson, young forward Pavel Brendl and a middle-round draft pick.Other newspapers reported that a deal involving the same players was near.However, Lindros said he was not aware of any impending trade."I'm still in the same boat as l was last week, which is really no change," Lindros told the Toronto Star."I haven't got a contract done with the Rangers.I haven't even really talked to them lately." Lindros sat out last season after rejecting an $8.5-million qualifying offer from the Flyers.He refused to return to the team because of a contentious relationship with GM Bob Clarke.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 a.m.: Canada Summer Games 2001, (TSN).MOTORCYCLE RACING •2:30 pm.: Canadian National Motocross Series event (CTV Sportsnet).CNRA Classic goes off, but for how much longer?#***»**; 3* .**arr- CAROLINE KhliINfc/KfcLUKL) CUKKl*rOINL>ENI Women's 5K winner Caroline Lamy crosses the finish line and checks her time after capturing the event.Lamy won by running the course in 22 minutes, 20.6 seconds.2001 edition a success, but lack of volunteers may be the demise of the event By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent West Brome Reports of the death of the CNRA Classic 2001 may, to paraphrase Mark Twain, be greatly exaggerated.In fact, the run, organized and sponsored by the Canadian National Railroad, has, quite simply, hit the volunteer wall.Organizer Frank Portolese, who assumed responsibilities in 1994 from long-time organizer George Bristol, said that the problem is not one of attracting runners, but of attracting volunteers to organize the cross-country event.Thus, when runners crossed the finish line of the 22nd annual CNRA Classic 2001.it was with the understanding that this might be the final time.Alan Moore finished the men’s 20-km race with the best overall time (one hour.16 minutes, 22.3 seconds), about five minutes ahead of second place finisher Sando Johnson (1:21:31:2).Janet Labuc took home the gold in the women’s 20-km race (1:25:14:8), while Christian Côté took home the gold in the men’s 5-km race (16 minutes, 14 seconds).Nathalie Gauvin finished first in the women’s 5k, finishing the course in 24:41:7.Runners were definitely not in short supply for the Saturday morning 20-km and 5-km runs, starting and ending in West Brome’s Fred Edwards Park.Conditions were almost ideal, with clear skies, moderate temperatures and humidity, a far cry from the debilitating conditions that have dogged the region for the last few weeks.The annual race attracts not only runners from CN, but other corporate offices such as Hydro Quebec, Canada Life and Canadian Pacific Railroad as well as one of Montreal’s oldest running clubs, Club Francs-amis.Runners Mike Portkiewicz and Joe Ricci, both of whom took home gold medals in their 20K age categories, have run in all but one of the 22 runs.Local runner Roger Pagé, who, with George Bristol was instrumental in getting the run off the ground, estimates that he has run in all but three.The question which remains is: will Fred Edwards Park see the 23rd CNRA Classic 2002 blast off next year, as it has for more than two decades?“We’ve been saying that this would be the last run for several of the last years,” says one sage runner.Organizer Frank Portolese holds out a faint glimmer of hope next year: “(The end) is not official yet,” he said. page 14 Wednesday, August 15, 2001 .s Record Sports Incoming recruits look to learn, develop, win Lanoie hopes to repeat CEGEP title run with solid rookie class By Arash Madani Lennoxville When France Lanoie arrived on the campus of CEGEP Edouard Montpetit three years ago, the feisty 57 guard was one of nine recruits that joined the women’s basketball team at the Longueuil-based school.Last March, Lanoie led the Lynx to a ‘AAA’ provincial championship in Sherbrooke, capping a Cinderella story for the squad that upset the No.2 team in the province and then the top ranked club in the land (Montmorency) in the post-season, to earn a trip to the nationals.Lanoie, is anchoring a six-player recruiting class for the Bishop’s Gaiters women’s basketball team this season.And she is envisioning the same at the next level as she arrives to play university hoops for a team that has made it to the conference final game the last two years.“At Edouard, after a while we just came together and did it,” said Lanoie, speaking in broken English during a break in action at the Bishop’s Gaiters basketball camp.“We know teams like Laval have experience, but we also know with the group we have we can put it together.” It is a confident mindset, but the attitude needed in order to capture a Quebec conference championship and move on to the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union nationals in March.Lanoie has been at Canadian championships before.This past season with the Lynx and in 1999, when she led the Quebec provincial team to the Canadian junior national gold medal.Now Lanoie hopes to take her success to the next level and joins five other incoming freshmen on a roster that is low on veterans.Only Melissa ARASH MADANI France Lanoie, left, and Jessica Koury are two of six incoming rookies for the Bishop's Gaiters women's basketball team.Lanoie averaged 13 points, five rebounds, four assists and four steals a game last season for the provincial champion Edouard Montpetit Linx.I Tel.: 619-569-9525 ' Fax: 619-621-3179 email: aherbrookerecond@videotron.ca RECORD Yves Robert Advertising Consultant Lemay (fifth-year senior centre), Catherine Charbonneau (fourth year small forward), Amélie Rousseau, Christine Murphy and Amy O’Keefe (all second year guards) return to the Gaiters in the fall.An interesting year should be in store for the team, which will be battling in the most competitive Quebec basketball conference in years.“As a rookie class, our goal, really, is to come in now as a unit, develop and three or four years from now win the championship together," said Jessica Joury, a 6-foot forward out of Vanier College, who will play power forward for the Gaiters this season.“As for this season, we know Laval (the two-time provincial champions and the No.1 ranked team going into nationals in March) is old and have been there before.We’re new and full of energy and (although) we may be young and inexperienced, we know we can win.At the same time, this year will be a lot about learning and developing and we want to do that right away.” Lanoie and Koury are currently both at Bishop’s coaching at the annual basketball camp and are getting acclimatized with the university they will call home for the next few years.Lanoie, 20, will study education, while Koury, who is only 18-years-old, is a bio-chemistry major.Both were impressed with not only the basketball program, but what the campus had to offer as well.“Everything about the school was really appealing,” said Koury, a native of Pierrefonds, who averaged seven points and six rebounds for the Cheetahs last season after spending the previous summer with the provincial junior team.“The class sizes being so small, all that kind of stuff was really good.And I got along well with the team and with Rod (Gilpin, head coach of the Gaiters).” Lanoie agrees.The recipient of the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA) Fair Play Award at the 2001 hoops championships, who was one of the most highly touted guards coming out of Quebec this past spring, said being so intensely recruited by Gilpin was a major reason why she has arrived to boost the Bishop’s back court.“He really wants you, he wants to know what you think about school and basketball and he tells you what he wants out of you," said the major award recipient from the Quebec Foundation for Athletics, who was one of the top defensive players in the CEGEP league last season.“Now that 1 am here, I know I will have to train more because the guards (in university) will be stronger and faster.” Coming off a 30-plus turnover debacle in the league final in March, Gilpin and the Gaiters know they need more productivity from the guard position and Lanoie hopes to be the player to deliver for them.“Unlike other players in CEGEP, 1 (could) drive and dish underneath,” said Lanoie, referring to the fact that she can find the open player in the paint when dribbling to the hoop.“I don’t know a lot of people who can do that and I hope to find Jessica and (Lemay) and (Charbonneau) with the pass and we’ll score." Valerie Rousseau of Rock Forest and Heather Dezan of Ayer’s Cliff, two Townshippers, are the other two CEGEP recruits who will suit up for Bishop’s next year.Nova Scotia products Sara Limpert and Carly Clarke will come in right out of high school.Both are currently playing for their province in the Canada Games.Limpert’s best performance to date has been an eight-point effort against B.C.earlier this week. Wednesday, August 15, 2001 page 15 - ¦ » THE wmi RECORD Mansonville U.C.W.regroups at Roseleen’ Mansonville On August 2nd the United Church Women of Mansonville met at the home of president, Roseleen George.The planned location at the United Church Masement was cancelled due to unexpected company for one of the hostesses.Eleven people gathered around Roseleen’s table for a refreshing lunch of salads, rolls, apple crisp with ice cream and tea or coffee and a few preferred cold juice - the day was a beautifully hot summer experience.Grace had been sung before the delicious meal.Soon Roseleen called the business meeting to order and read the U.C.W.Purpose today.Worship was led by Bertha Smithers.All sang the hymn “Come Let Us Sing Of A Wonderful Love” to begin.From “Everyday Parables” Bertha read “Orange or Banana" and “Church Community” commenting how one is not known very well until the “skin is peeled away” to find what / who is really underneath.The hymn “O Master Let Me Walk With Thee” was suggested by Lila.A brief prayer followed, closing with the Lord’s Prayer.The offering and pennies for postage were received and dedicated.Merry prepared birthday cards for Mildred Atyeo, Louise Guilbault, Rev.Dennis Dwyer, Rev.Ryke Allen, and Jackie Jersey.Thinking of you for Olive Jewett Bell and Frank Patch; and a sympathy for Brigitt Aiken on the death of her sister, Maria Gaughan.Answering the roll call were Mary Bailey, Kathleen Barnett, Lila McCoy, Louise Guilbault, Roseleen George, Bertha Smithers, Merry Webb, Flora Jersey and Mimi Lâliber-ty.Guests were Holly Webb and Rev.Ryk Allen.We missed our Mary Jewett, Viola Knowlton, Ursula Seebohm, Bessie Brown, and Jean McNeil.Secretary, Bertha Smithers, read the last meeting’s minutes which were accepted on a motion by Mary Bailey and seconded by Lila McCoy.Carried.Treasurer, Merry Webb, read a detailed report of income from June 1, 2000 to July 31, 2001 from offerings, penny bank for postage, Penny Fairs, donations and special fund raisers to give our members a sense of a little at a time builds to satisfying total! The bank statement denoted a good balance.The “Sunshine Baskets” given to Jessie and Quincy Magoon and to Maiy Jewett had been gratefully received “with glowing faces and many words of thanks.” We were equally happy to be able to do it.An official listing of prices for the use of the United Church, the hall and the staff was given to each U.C.W.member for reference.A letter from ou.life-time member, Maria Bray, who resides in a home for seniors in Kamloops, B.C.had been sent to several ladies.However, Holly Webb, read the communication describing her help from a volunteer, her present health condition and some of her activities.Good to hear from her.Roseleen stated that Gayle and Effie are still very interested in organizing a choir for the United Church - but volunteers are needed! Mimi and Roseleen are sponsoring a jewellery sale - the purpose of which is to raise funds strictly for the purchase of chairs and tables for the United Church basement.A few sales were made today.- but opportunities will be forthcoming.Watch for notices! The U.C.W.meets next October 4 (no September meeting) in the United Church basement.This meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction.Lila presided over the Penny Fair.Thanks to all who brought articles and paid 25 cents per pocket - a good time was enjoyed by all.This meeting had a few interesting moments! Rev.Allen dropped by to lunch with us - but had to leave; Kathleen Barnett had an eye appointment and was “picked up” by her daughter at 1 pm.; Merry Webb also left at the same time on business but returned as soon as possible; Mary Bailey had to leave early because she had company; and Flora Jersey left a little later because her husband needed the car! But we managed to attend to all pertiment business while they were all present Their faithfulness in coming when other committments were inevitable is a sign of their loyalty to the United Church Women Organization and is greatly appreciated.Bertha N.Smithers Obituary VIVIAN A.LOWRY Thetford Mines, Quebec 1916-2001 Vivian Anita Lowry passed away at the age of 85 years and 5 months old at the Hotel Dieu Hospital, Sherbrooke, Que.on June 8th, 2001.Vivian Lowry was the daughter of the late William Henderson and his wife the late Hattie Henderson.Vivian was bom January 8th, 1916.Her early childhood was spent on her parents farm in Henderson Vale, Que.She was educated in Inverness, Que.and later worked in Sherbrooke, Que.On November 9th, 1938 she married Richard Elwin Lowry of this union they had eight children.Rhoda (Claude Ouellette), Lennoxville, Que., Merlyn (the late Bob Smerdon), Lennoxville, Que., Elizabeth Joan who died in infancy, Brian (Janet Covill), Thetford Mines, Que., Terry (Maureen Small), Aylmer, Que., Linda (Eric Robinson), Chateauguay, Que., Sheila (Germain Delisle), Thetford Mines, Que., Graydon (Brenda Trenfield), Thetford Mines, Que.Visitations were held at Gamache and Nadeau Funeral Home.Funeral service was June 11th at St.John the Divine Church, Thetford Mines, Que.Rev.Rodney Clark officiated.The readings were read by Michael Meade and Peter Whitcomb.The hymns Safe in the Arms of Jesus and Rock of Ages were sung, played by Jack Visser.The bearers were grandsons: Adam and Neil Lowry and Mark and Danny Robinson and Dominic Law, granddaughter Susan O’Meara.Vivian is survived by her loving husband of 62 years and seven children, 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.A graveside service and interment of ashes were held on July 8th at Christ Church Cemetery, Lower Ireland, Que.Rev.Rodney Clark officiated.One precious to our hearts has gone, A voice we loved is stilled.The place made vacant in our home Can never more be filled Our Father in His wisdom called The boon his love had given; And, though in earth the body lies.The soul is safe in Heaven.m s Deaths DAVIES, Gordon Elwin - Passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 12, 2001 at the C.U.S.E.Bowen Site, Sherbrooke, Que.Mr.Gordon Davies at the age of 88.Loving husband of Lena Lacroix and dear father of Donna (Lynn Grainger), Carol (Maurice Seefried) and Mary (Dale Philbrick).Loving grandfather of Julie, Scott, Lee, Laura, Brendon, Bernie, Michael, Theresa and Christina.Gordon also leaves to mourn his 10 great-grandchildren, his sisters Evelyn and Verna, and is pre-deceased by his brothers Clifford and Raymond and his sisters Jean and Hazel.A gathering in Gordon’s memory will be held at the Kingdom Hall in Richmond on Thursday, August 16th at 1:30 p.m., followed by the interment in St.Andrew’s Cemetery, Melbourne, Que., at 3 p.m.In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cass Funeral Homes Inc., Richmond, Quebec (819) 826-2502.In Memoriam KIRBY, Merlin Derby - In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother who left us August 15,1997.Down the path of memories We gently tread today.Our loving thoughts are with you As life goes on its way.Missed and remembered.THE KIRBY FAMILY Buiy Nina Rowell Mrs.Ruby McKelvey of Kirkland, Que., spent a few days with her sister and brother-in-law, Audrey and Stuart Dougherty and luncheon guest of Nina and Herbert Rowell.In the evening she accompanied the Rowells to East Angus, where they visited their cousin, Mrs.Lena Dougherty at the Belval Residence.Carmen and John Clough were recent visitors of Carmen's brothers and sis-ters-in-law, Stuart and Audrey, and Jimmy and Betty Dougherty.Robert Dougherty of Milton, Ont., spent a few days with his parents, Audrey and Stuart Doubherty, where he was joined by his wife and daughter, Linda and Angela and Angela’s friend who were returning from visiting friends in Nova Scotia.ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES - RATES and DEADLINES: BIRTH & DEATH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 32e 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 and daytime telephone number of the contact person.They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday's paper, call 819-569-4856 between 1 p.m.and 5 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday’s edition, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to confirm transmission) between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called. page 16 Wednesday, August 15, 2001 iTHEi North 08-15-01 A K J 10 8 5 V K 9 5 ?A J 3 A 7 3 West East A A 3 2 A 9 7 4 V 8 2 V 7 3 ?Q 8 6 5 ?K 10 2 A Q J 10 2 A A 9 8 5 4 South A Q 6 V A Q J 10 6 4 ?9 7 4 A K 6 Dealer: South Vulnerable: North-South South West North East 1 V Pass 1 A Pass 2 V Pass 4 V All pass Opening lead: A Q Wednesday, Aug.15,2001 A big book from an unusual pedagogue By Phillip Alder Frank Stewart specializes in writing big books that give good value for the money.His latest is “Becoming a Bridge Expert” (Master Point Press, 2001).That is an appropriate title.Stewart writes, “I embraced an elitist approach: any student with talent would get a chance to develop it." In other words, he is interested primarily in those who he feels could become good players.People playing for pleasure should go elsewhere.Stewart teaches traditional (old-fashioned, some would say) bidding methods, and he includes several examples to support his stances.(This is not my style, but any agreement is better than none.) However, the work contains 300 large pages full of primarily sound advice in the form of 67 tips on bidding, declarer-play and defense.In this deal from the book, you are sitting East, defending against four hearts.West, your partner, leads the club queen: three, ace, six.What now?If South has both major-suit aces, he will probably win the rest of the tricks.The bidding marks him with at least six hearts, and the spades are dividing favorably.So, place partner with one major-suit ace.Since partner’s lead marked South with the club king, that suit is barren land.Needing some luck in diamonds, you should switch to the diamond two.When partner — fine fellow or fellowess(l) — produces the diamond queen, and has the spade ace to regain the lead for a diamond lead through the dummy, you collect four tricks: one spade, two diamonds and one club.The book is S22.95 postpaid from Baron Barclay Bridge Supplies.Call (800) 274-2221 to order.You can’t force him to be pleasant Dear Ann Landers: You have printed several letters from people who have managed to stop smoking through various means.No one has mentioned my method.I hope you will print it.Twelve years ago, my mother was dying from emphysema, brought on by years of smoking.She depended on me and my fa-ther for everything — feeding her, bathing Sawyerville Jeanne Lowry Jeanne Lowry attended the Garden Party and pot luck supper and hymn sing at the Compton County Musician in Eaton Corner.Justin attended the later when he led it.We also attended church in Island Brook on Sunday and pot luck lunch at Terry and DeeDee Howell’s.Recent callers of Mrs.Evelyn Macy were Rev.and Mrs.Walter Stairs of Knowlton, Mrs.Margaret Bloomfield of Bolton Centre, Mr.and Mrs.Edgar Tracy of Highwater, Mrs.Leona of Man-sonville, Mrs.Doris Gemblett of Bow-manville, Ont.She was down for her mother’s birthday and her mother and dad’s 60th wedding anniversary party.Miss Sonya Neilson of Sand Hill and Robert Burns of Island Brook were also callers.80th birthday Happy 80th birthday on August 15th to Ona Gilbert of the Grace Christian Home, Huntingville.Best wishes from her family.Guess Who is 90 years young August 15,2001 Happy Birthday wishes go to Gordon (Saul) Cooke of Sutton from all his neighbours, friends and family.To Uncle with love.Ann Landers her, dressing her, and so on.It was devastating to watch this once-vibrant woman lose her independence, and 1 am ashamed to admit I was not always patient or pleasant about it.It was a real burden to take care of her 24 hours a day.Two weeks before Mom died, I had trouble breathing and went to see my doctor.He said I had pneumonia and the early signs of emphysema - also due to years of smoking two packs a day.My mother told me I would wind up just like her if I didn’t stop.I looked at her, helpless in her bed, and realized if 1 became incapacitated, there was no guarantee anyone would take care of me.As much as I love my mother, I know how hard it has been to deal with her illness.If my father hadn’t been around, I could never have managed it.I cannot imagine someone being patient enough to clean, cook, wash, dress and feed me everyday for years on end.It would be foolish to rely on anyone for such care.I have not had a cigarette in 11 years, and after the first five, my doctor said my lungs were as clean as if I had never smoked.Tell your readers to ask themselves this question: “If I should become unable to work or take care of myself, who would take care of me?” That ought to do it.— Judy in Dallas Dear Judy: I hope the heavy smokers out there are asking themselves, “Could she be talking to me?” Thanks for saving some lives today.Dear Ann Landers: I have been married to “Ralph” for two years, and I love him dearly.He is not close to my family.In fact, he doesn’t particularly like them.When Look Who’s 50 (Ginnv) Joanne Martin Goode Happy Birthday from Terry, Todd and Ryan we have family gatherings, Ralph doesn’t care to attend, but he does so for my sake.However, his behavior makes it obvious that he doesn’t want to be there.He barely speaks to anyone.If I leave him at home, I feel guilty, but when 1 bring him along, I am stressed out because he might start a fight.I visit my folks about once a month, but my mother would like to see the children more often.I say Ralph should come along and force himself to be pleasant, whether he likes it or not.What do you say?— Love My Family in Atlanta Dear Atlanta: For heaven’s sake, leave Ralph at home.He has made it plain that he doesn’t wish to go, and there is no way you can “force him to be pleasant." Ralph will appreciate being let off the hook, and you will have a far better time without him.Problem solved in a way that should make everyone happy.Dear Ann Landers: 1 just read the letter from “Heartbroken Mom.” She said her 16-year-old daughter’s boyfriend broke up with her two weeks before the prom, leaving her with a new dress and matching shoes.I wish you had told her that there are plenty of guys who would be thrilled to take her instead.They may not be on the “A-list,” but she would still have a great time.So what if the guy is a nerd or plays the tuba in the school band?I can tell her two things for sure.She will be treated like a queen, and any guy who plays the tuba certainly knows how to kiss.— Tuba Player in Boston Dear Boston: 1 have never been kissed by a tuba player, but I’ll take your word for it.Thanks for the testimonial, as well as some solid advice.* * + + ?i »•••* •*