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PERRY BEATON The 10th annual Challenge sur Glace Continental begins tonight, sharing the weekend and the grounds with the Carnaval de Sherbrooke.See page 14.Massive cocaine bust 19 arrests Staff Sherbrooke Police say more than 100 officeis dismantled a major cocaine trafficking ring that was operating in the Magog area.Starting in the wee hours of the morning Thursday, officers from the Sûreté du Quebec and Régie de police de Memphré-magog, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Sherbrooke police swooped down on a dozen locations in the Townships making 19 arrests, including a father and son team who are the presumed kingpins of the operation.Cops raided five separate buildings within a kilometer of each other on Rue Principale in downtown Magog.Raids also occurred in Stanstead, Sherbrooke, Magog Township, Waterville and Ste-Catherine-d e-Hatley.A number of homes were hit, including a Magog duplex owned by alleged ringleader Ronald Bailey, who was arrested at home along with a presumed accomplice who rented his other apartment.A single business was visited — the Union Hotel on Magog’s Main Street.SQ spokesman Louis-Philippe Ruel said police were mainly looking for documentary evidence, but also seized a small amount of drugs including 38 grams of cocaine, a small quantity of cannabis, and pills that will have to be sent for analysis.“The goal was not to find drugs, it was Please see Coke on Page 2 H ' V: Fur ball Hair today, still hair tomorrow PAGE 7 PONT BARRÉ Crane work A bridge on Route 215 is getting a facelift PAGE 12 Editorial .6 Sports .13 Births & Deaths.17 Horoscope.22 Annie’s Mailbox .18 Comics.19 Classifieds.20 Crossword.22 down transport transport iratlon.i ration.Details at 1st lease ^ payment free W TÔVÔ ; A m TOYOTA ® TOYOTA 2008 Corolla $22357*°,h t- plus taxes 8 month lease SB START 2008 Matrix 46*/month plus taxes mags & air conditioning s271 A bit further, but such a difference!! 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Egjtra 7917990 In ttie event ot discrepancy between this list and the official winning list of Loto-Québec, the latter shall prevail Hr # vm* JÜ fP| m pt '.w, PERRY BEATON This Magog duplex wa: targeted in the Thursday raid.Coke: Cont’d from Page 1 to put an end to the drug ring,” Ruel said, noting police also seized what he called offence-related property, including a few thousand dollars in Canadian and US bills, about a dozen cars, and a few safes.Police don’t know what’s in the safes yet, said Ruel, noting they had called in their safecrackers.Ruel said the searches continued into the late afternoon as police dogs sniffed around for drugs and police looked for more evidence.Operation Degré was the result of an investigation begun by Memphremagog police more than a year ago that also involved the SQ and resulted from a number of tips from the public.Degré aimed to cut the head off a trafficking ring.Police were armed with arrest warrants for about 15 alleged members of the ring.Arrested were Bailey, 56, and his son Sylvain Bailey, 35, along with a number of alleged small fry in the operation.In all 16 men (including a minor) and three women were arrested.The suspects, who were being interrogated by police on Thursday, are expected to appear in court this morning.They will face dozens of drug-related charges including trafficking cocaine, possession with intent to traffic cocaine, possession of stolen good and the proceeds of crime, as well as gangsterism.The cocaine trafficking ring was well structured but had no known links to organized crime in the Townships, Ruel said, adding they were likely getting their drug supply from a larger organization.The Baileys troubles with the law are the least of their problems.Revenu Québec announced yesterday it plans to seize property belonging to the father and son.The provincial tax department said yesterday it had obtained a writ of seizure from the Superior Court in St-Francis for property valued at more than $1 million.In order to ensure payment, the taxman is also proceeding with the registration of legal mortgages on several buildings in the Magog region, Revenu Québec said in a press release sent out yesterday afternoon.“These unusual collection methods were undertaken to maximize the recovery of money owed to Revenu Québec,” notes the press release.“All these action were made possible thanks to the cooperation of police from the regional investigation unit of the Sherbrooke detachment of the Sûreté du Québec and Régie de police de Mem-phrémagog which provided information about the non-declared revenues of Ronald Bailey and Sylvain Bailey.” Revenue officials also commented the joint operation showed the advantage of working together to battle alleged organized crime and tax evasion.Weather Today: Cloudy.40 per cent chance of flurries in the morning and afternoon.High minus 5.Low minus 11.Saturday: Cloudy with 30 per cent chance of flurries.Low minus 16.High minus 2.Sunday: Mix of sun and cloud.Low minus 17.High minus 2.Monday: Cloudy with 40 per cent chance of flurries.Low minus 6.High minus 3.Ben by Daniel Shelton ;5NlF.';SN!Fc MMM.^ IT'S AN OLP REAL ESTATE) TRICK TO MAKE THE HOUSE SMELL WONDERFUL JU5T PEF0RE VISITORS ARRIVE FOR AH OPEN HOUSE-SIVES IT THAT H0M ET SEE?.ONLYA COUPLE OF APPLE SLICES WITH CINNAMON IN THE 0VEN-JUSTAN ILLUSION TOSaLAHOUSE.MY HUNGER IS REAL THOUGH SMELLS GREAT! WH4TRE YOU HAKINGTAPPLE PIE?SORRY PAP *^nCh i DARA JANE LOOMIS (f mi 823-7474 ^"fv My Do you want your house SOLD ?PRESTIGIOUS HOME Open House Sunday, February 24th 1:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.More details at: www.33warnerlennoxville.com Tax bill’s no mistake Will you be my new family ?We are looking for anglophone or bilingual persons living in the Coaticook region who can be foster families for intellectually disabled persons.The foster families must be able to accompany the individual in the development of his (her) autonomy and to support his (her) social integration.We offer you : Training, Specialized support, Regular meetings.We are also looking for anglophone or bilingual persons living in Lennoxville or Coaticook area, who are interested in supervising intellectually disabled persons living at home.ALf Regroupement &Ê& (?I CNDE-D«xviue Regrouping ' Does the challenge interest you ?Please contact Michèle St-Pierre at 819.346.8471, ext.213 François Poulette says it’s not the city's fault.PERRY BEATON Mail’s evaluation almost triples By Sarah Rogers Sherbrooke ¦ ¦ |he city of Sher-Drooke’s finance de-I part nient is pointing the finger at the real estate market and internal management at the Carrefour de l’Estrie to explain the shopping centre’s whopping hike in property taxes this year.The property’s triennial evaluation for the period 2007-2009 sits at $366,500,000, almost triple its value from the last evalu- New electoral map on the way Lenn oxville n um bers are off By Sarah Rogers Sherbrooke ¦ » «he city of Sherbrooke is revising its electoral map, meaning that hundreds of voters may find themselves in a different district during J», the next municipal election in November 2009.“We have the obligation to reorganize our districts by June 1,” said Isabelle Sauvé, the city’s chief clerk.“We don’t have a choice because the difference between certain districts is too large.” “Too large” means that, in some cases, the city has surpassed the 15 per cent allowed variation in the average numbers of voters across Sherbrooke's 19 districts (5,843).The changes will not be significant, Sauvé said, but must be drawn up and adopted as a by-law in time for June 2008, in order to be effective for the next scheduled municipal elections.Currently, four districts deviate from the 15 per cent variation: the district of Carrefour is home to an estimated 6,806 voters: Deauville, 4,933 voters: Bromp-ton, 4,676 voters: and Lennoxville, 3,910.In Lennoxville, the variation sits as high as 33 per cent.But the number of voters in Lennoxville and Brompton could not not be revised this year, Sauvé said, since revising electoral boundaries must respect the limits of boroughs.In Sherbrooke, the boroughs of Brompton and Lennoxville are also considered their own electoral districts.In drawing up any new boundaries, Sauvé added, the city must respect the actual number of boroughs and the current number of districts.According to election regulations in municipalities, the drawing up of the electoral boundaries must also take into account certain socio-economic factors, physical barriers, population trends, and the overall surface area and distance within a district.The limits of other districts where the variation is approaching 15 per cent could also be modified in this process, Sauvé said, so that further revision is not necessary four years from now.The new electoral chart is expected to be completed by April.ation of $128,749,000.That has translated into what some mall merchants are calling a several-times-over tax hike for their businesses — a rate set by mall management as they see fit in keeping up with their property tax.Over the past two months, a number of businesses at the Carrefour have appealed to the municipality for help in easing the financial bite.“The reason for the hike is simply an increase in property taxes,” said François Poulette, director of finances for the city of Sherbrooke.“It’s not the fault of the city, it’s the market.” The municipality organized a press conference Thursday morning to help “avoid any misunderstandings” that might be circulating since several businesses at the shopping centre had threatened to close their doors in early January upon first hearing news of the increase.No elected officials, however, were present at the event.“This is solely an administrative file,” Poulette stressed.“The city doesn’t have the power to intervene on taxation at the carrefour.” Citing significant growth in the real estate market between 2002 and 2005, Poulette said it was the sale of the carrefour in late 2005 that spurred the initial evaluation increase the next year.When the Carrefour de l’Estrie was sold, the transaction generated a considerable increase in the land value, Poulette explained, which meant a hike of 184 per cent according to the 2006 evaluation.While the evaluation tripled, the taxes have slightly more than doubled.The taxes charged to the property owner and its leaseholders increased by 113 per cent, said Poulette.In January 2007, the city passed a tax plan where all taxation fell under property taxes, rather than collecting a separate business tax from the individual businesses renting space in the shopping centre.Since the beginning of 2008, five businesses at the Carrefour de L'Estrie have closed, citing an inability to pay their taxes.That list of businesses includes Japan Camera, which has since relocated to the King West Shopping Centre.YVES ROBERT 819-563-3000 aff.real estate La Capitale Estrie Mental Health Estrie w.Information & Referral Services Support Groups & Educational Events Lending Library & Documentation Centre Tel: 819 565-3777 mentalhealth.estrie@>bellnet.ca 257 Queen, Office 900 • Sherbrooke QC J1M 1K7 (Borough of Lennoxville) Call : Dara Jane Loomis Aff.Real Estate Agent Suttmt Sutton de l'Estrie, Magog Cell: 819 574-7804 Off: 819 847-4400 www.townshiphomes.ca 28698 page 4 Friday, February 22, 2008 RECORD Mystery: Cont'd from Page 1 MAURICE CROSSFIELD Dr.Leonard Mills (right) presented his controversial methods for curing people of their addictions.Like Chester Morgan, a three-pack a day smoker, fully cured.Until someone poisoned him under the watchful gaze of anglophones and francophones alike.MAURICE CROSSFIELD A murder victim was hauled away, while dinner guests tried to figure out whodunnit.organizer for the Centre de santé et des services sociaux de la Haute-Yamas-ka.“It’s to know what other people are doing and what the other community is doing.” Dumouchel points out that many of the people who take part in the activities aren’t bilingual.They’re francophones trying to learn more about their anglophone neighbours, or anglos trying to learn more about their francophone neighbours.The AngloFrancophone committee is a true community initiative, started a half-dozen years ago to help build ties between the two linguistic groups.In Waterloo, English and French speakers tend to live very separate lives, with separate cultural activities and events.“This committee was formed by people in the community, volunteers, who saw the need to create links between the communities,” she said.It’s also a unique concept.Last fall members of the committee met with federal Official Language Commissioner Graham Fraser.He said the AngloFrancophone Committee is an idea that could be brought elsewhere across the country to build understanding between language groups.Last Saturday night’s murder mystery dinner at the Manoir Parmelee was a case in point: About 40 people, half English and half French, gathered.Included on the menu was a murder, followed by a couple of shootings.The actors regularly switched between English and French as they told the story of Dr.Leonard Mills and his controversial approach to beating addictions.But like all good mysteries in old Victorian houses, looks can be deceiving.“We try to mix up the people so there are English people and French people at the same tables,” Dumouchel said.“That’s our trademark.” It’s also a trademark of the committee’s other activities: A spring meeting between grade six students at the Ecole St-Bernardin and Waterloo Elementary is being organized, and a summer activity with Festivale Estivale is also in the planning stages.Next November a cabaret night at the Maison de la Culture will see a combination of French and English acts.By the end of the night the bodies had been hauled away, the bloodshed cleaned up and the Two Solitudes were, well, a little less solitary.Not a-bad end to a Saturday night.EASTERN TOWNSHIP BEEF PRODUCERS SYNDICATE Notice of meeting To all Anglophone beef producers including cull cow and dairy calf producers An information assembly will be held Wednesday, February 27, 2008 1 p.m.to 4 p.m.Hôtellerie Le Boulevard, 4201 Bertrand-Fabi, Sherbrooke (across from Galaxy cinema) Representatives from the Fédération des producteurs de bovins du Québec will present the main topics : revenu security, project to improve cull cow - dairy calf marketing, slaughterhouse (Levinoff-Colbex).This is an information assembly.The annual general meeting of the Syndicate will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2008.Your presence is important; you may ask all the questions that you want and it will also be a good opportunity to prepare your resolutions.Robert Trudeau, secretary Brie f Judge appointed Sherbrooke lawyer Line Samoisette was appointed to the Superior Court bench of the Saint-Françis and Mégantic court districts this week by Canadian Attorney General Rot Nicholson.Justice Samoisette, who obtained her law degree from the Université de Sherbrooke in 1981, has been a legal aid lawyer since 1988.At the Bureau de l’aide juridique de Sherbrooke she was responsible for family law.Samoisette has been involved in both the local and provincial bar associations, the Barreau de Saint-François and the Barreau du Québec, chaired a committee on women in the legal profession and was a member of the committee that handed out awards from the Quebec Bar Association.The new judge was also involved in the community.She sat on the board of the Séminaire de Sherbrooke, was on the parents committee and was the chair of the board of La Maison de la famille de Sherbrooke.Justice Samoisette will replace Justice Léo Daigle who has decided to work part time. RECORD Friday, February 22, 2008 page 5 Knocking on the door Pothole watch : .»* i * « W**\ KEEP ON ENJOYING LIFE BONUS OF ÉPARGNE your PLACEMENTS guaranteed QUEBEC 100% 1 800 463-5229 I www.epq.gouv.qc.ca Épargne Placements Québec «“ QUÉBEC STEP-UP BONDS the first year on new RRSP funds YEAR RATE + Attractive rates guaranteed for 10 years.+ Redeemable without penalty each year on the anniversary date.+ No management or administration fees.1“ 2nd 3” 4- 5" 3.50 3.65 3.80 4.00 4.15 4.50* ‘Including the bonus of 1 % the first year on new RRSP finds Posted rates may vary with market conditions Staff Sherbrooke Potholes have made their seasonal return to the streets of Sherbrooke and while they are a sign that spring is coming, they are also a nuisance to motorists.With the mild weather at the beginning of the week, the spring heaves have left their marks on the pavement with the appearance of nu- merous nid-de-poules.Dubbed chicken nests in French, some are large enough to house whole families of poultry.The city invites citizens to advise the Public Works department of the appearance of gaping holes in the pavement.The number to call is 819-821-5858.Townships money goes worldwide affects everyone.” “You have never heard of any controversies about Greenpeace spending too much — ever,” he said.“We take care of everything we get and we use it to help everyone.” Desjardins confirmed that Greenpeace solicitors are visiting residences.They will be sporting an identification badge and have on hand information pertaining to the organization.For more information on Greenpeace, visit www.greenpeace.org/canada.By Jen Young Sherbrooke They may not be spending any money on Townships environmental issues, but according to a Greenpeace spokesman the group’s recent membership drive in the Sherbrooke region is crucial to all who care about their planet.“We supported the opposition of the Orford planning [to sell a part of the mountain] by the [provincial] government,” said Montreal public relations officer Jocelyn Desjardins.“We have a public outreach program knocking on doors in the Sherbrooke area.” Greenpeace is an independently funded organization that works to protect the environment.Desjardins said that funds collected in Sherbrooke have, and will continue to support in future, numerous Quebec-based campaigns to protect the environment and its wildlife.“We run on limited resources and the work we do is for the planet, which Briefs Class action Students picketed the Cégep de Sherbrooke yesterday as part of a province-wide protest against a $50 per semester hike in post-secondary tuition fees.The Cégep canceled classes for the day, but a spokesperson for the school said that everything would be back to business as usual today.Teachers in Haiti Haiti gained 34 new teachers last weekend, with a little help from the Université de Sherbrooke.For the past two years, the university has been working with the Faculté des sciences de l’éducation Régina Assumpta (FERA) de Cap-Haïtien on a program to train new secondary-level teachers.Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the western world.Only 22 per cent of people older than five have a high school education and just one per cent have gone to university, according to the country’s 2003 census.Saturdays at the marché Starting this week, Sherbrooke’s Fête de l’hiver will provide families with plenty of activities to fill winter afternoons.Every Sunday until March 23, at the Marché de la Gare de Sherbrooke (710 Minto), there will be free entertainment and outdoor activities, as well as crafts and snacks for sale from 1 until 4 p.m. Medic Alert ALWAYS ON CALL www.medicalert.ca Far more information hBQO-ÔÔB-1507 page 6 Friday, February 22, 2008 .- h RECORD Community Forum are too numerous, the regrowth of hardwoods becomes impossible.They forage on twigs and buds and when they don’t kill the young tree, they so disfigure it that nothing useful can result.In parts of Pennsylvania, there are stands of fine old trees.and no young ones to replace them.If we in Southern Quebec were to decide someday that it is in our interest to rehabilitate the hardwood forest, thereby increasing biodiversity and creating the potential for greater added value from our forests, one of the many challenges we will face will be to find a way to bring the deer population under control.Peter M.Kilburn Barnston West The deer problem Dear editor Re: “Where the deer go; Apples and corn draw them”, Jan.28 Record.Deer are indeed beautiful animals.Unfortunately, their overabundance in many areas of the Townships is playing havoc with the regrowth of our hardwood forest.Left to itself, Nature would cover Southern Quebec with forest, of which something like 90 per cent would be hardwoods — oak, maple, basswood, yellow birch, ash, black cherry, etc., along with white pine and hemlock which prefer the company of hardwoods to that of other conifers.The arrival of man triggered immense change not only in the size but in the composition of our forest.Since the best soils for agriculture are formed under hardwood cover, the pioneer farmers cut down huge swathes of hardwoods.The coming of the railroad in the mid-19th century opened up outside markets for farm produce and timber, further depleting the hardwood stands.More recently, urban expansion has added its bit.By the 1950s, when it became clear that our forests were much degraded, government responded with a vigorous program of subsidized tree planting.Although high quality hardwoods are both biologically and commercially the more valuable of the species in our part of the world, it takes longer and is a little more difficult to restore deciduous forest than coniferous forest, with the result that the government focussed almost entirely on softwoods, thereby further exacerbating the growing imbalance.Today, those who are attempting to encourage the restoration of our hardwood forest are running into yet another major problem — deer.Where deer Reprehensible Dear editor The editor of our English language daily newspaper The Record and the “Voice of the Eastern Townships” should have the ability to take the pulse of its readers, understand the social climate of our community, and write in good taste.It should not have as its purpose the unnecessary provocation of vulnerable people in a vulnerable situation, which is unforgivable, smacks of bullying and is irresponsible journalism.Personally I do not believe that your editorials of Feb.18 (“I said en français; Enough English already"), and 19 (“English service; Step back”) were written with tongue in cheek.It sounded more like an inappropriate diatribe on all in the Townships who wish to have the choice of using English in public places.I wonder if the restaurants that you so kindly listed for the Office de la Langue Française to visit will give you kudos for publishing as you put it “their damn reasonable accommodation”.If what we need is “our cages rattled”, please cease and desist any attempt to write such editorials, as the two you have just written on the same subject were insensitive and irresponsible, mean spirited and reprehensible! Myrna Hughes MacAulay Bishopton Excellent care, but.Dear editor 1 was recently hospitalized at the Centre hospitalier universitaire de RECORD P.O.Box 1200SheitrookeJlH 5L6 or 1195 Galt E, Sherbrooke JIG 1Y7 Fax:819-569-3945 e-mail: news-room@sherbrookerecord.com Website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Kenneth Win s Publisher .(819) 569-9511 Eleanor Brown Editor .(819) 569-6345 Richard Lessard Prod.Mgr.(819) 569-9931 Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman .(819) 569-9931 Francine Thibault Prod.Superv.(819) 569-4856 DEPARTMENTS Accounting .(819) 569-9511 Advertising.(819) 569-9525 Circulation.(819) 569-9528 Newsroom .(819) 5696345 Knowlton office 88-A Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1 VO Tel: (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) 243-5155 MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 year 120.00 6.00 9.45 $135.45 6 MONTHS 63.00 3.15 4.% $71.11 3 MONTHS 32.00 1.60 2.52 $36.12 Out of Quebec residents do not include PST.Rates for other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of 7he Record are available.The Record was founded on February 7,1897.and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by Alta Newspaper Group Limited Partnership.PM#0040007682 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to The Record.1195 Galt East.Sherbrooke.QC JIG 1Y7 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA Sherbrooke (Fleurimont) and I can commend the excellent care I received.Although not all were bilingual their willingness to try and communicate and their kindness to me was exceptional.The meals, on the other hand leave a lot to be desired and it is hoped they will improve on this in the near future.I saw no English on any signs except at the prise de sang (blood sampling) so I don’t know what all the excitement was from the Mouvement estrien pour le français (“Waiting room signs slagged; Group demands French in hospitals”, Feb.7 Record).The fact that there is little or no English shows disrespect for the anglophone population.Meryl Nutbrown Sherbrooke His rightful place Dear editor I have read with interest the two articles in The Record about the Merry property (“Making Merry?; Magog may buy historic home”, Jan.31 and “Merry homeowner considers a deal; Hopes Magog will buy”, Feb.6).However, there is a link missing.Permit me to supply that link.In the second article it mentions Garth Fields’ aunt had married a local “doctor,” where his first wife had been a Merry.True, but the word “doctor” usually implies an M.D., while that doctor was actually a dentist.Dr.Marston E.Adams.His first wife was Annie “Nan” Merry, who died April 5, 1948.Marston Adams died on Feb.3, 1951 at the age 51, the result of a skiing accident.Nan and Marston had a daughter, Gene, married to Rev.Leonard Baird, living in Ottawa.I had been in that marvelous house a few times in my youth as my mother was Marston Adams’ aunt.I also had the privilege of being in it again a few years ago when the city of Magog honoured his memory by naming a street in a new section of the city, “Dr.Marston E.Adams.” Dr.Adams had served on the Magog City Council as mayor at one time.In another area I feel Marston Adams has also been forgotten in Magog, in that of his initiative in the development of Mt.Orford as a ski resort.If my memory serves me correctly, it was Marston Adams’ drive that brought about big time skiing at Mt.Orford, so much so that for several years after his tragic death an annual skiing competition was held called The Adams Memorial.But we are not hearing about that anymore.In fact not long ago I read in The Record that credit in this area was given to someone else.I would just like to see the name of Marston E.Adams, D.D.S., restored to its rightful place in the history of Magog.Chester Perkins Richmond : -¦—THE I RECORD Friday, February 22, 2008 page 7 Somebody’s Mother Ellen Goldfinch Fur-ever and ever Hair removal f I l^ey often say that when you love someone, you keep that person in your heart all the time.With two cats and two dogs, 1 can say unequivocally that I carry them everywhere with me.on my clothes.Cat and dog hair sticks to me like glue, like Crazy Glue, like maniacally crazy glue.Lint brushes take off a few hairs but I lose the battle every time.The lint brush is full of hair but so are my clothes.I have even tried masking tape wrapped around my fingers while patting my clothes but there’s always hair left over.No matter what I do, pet ownership is proudly displayed on my pants, my shirts and my coats.The other night, 1 stopped off at a dépanneur to pick up some milk.The young man behind the counter grinned at me, “You have a dog, don’t you?” A dog?One dog?Believe me, one dog doesn’t do damage like this.Cleaning up the fur of one dog is a piece of cake compared to attempting the hair removal of four pets.Frankly, I don’t see animals as pets anymore but as purveyors of fur, homeless fur that is looking for a home in my clothes.This means that I have to be very careful and very cold.Let me show you what I mean.I was cheap with the SPA this year because for once I paid my pet licenses on time.You can congratulate me on my lack of procrastination but even better, I didn’t go into the kennels to see the poor kittens and puppies that are homeless and up for adoption.This was self-defence on my part because that’s how I got one dog and one cat at different times, carriers of more fur and a wider variety of fur colours that love to take up residence on my clothes.I get any more pets and I’ll have to move out of my home and strangely, it’s my kids who will chase me out! It’s bad enough that I have the fashion sense of a turtle.Working with savvy teenagers reminds me how out of the fashion loop I truly am but being older is always good as an excuse for dowdiness.I get by on the clothes that I have.Giving myself a good going-over is about all that I can do in the Please see Hair on Page 8 tmmfy./ Reforming the Reform How to teach?Quebec minister of education Michelle Courchesne has announced that all the programs for the teaching of French in French schools will be reviewed and pos-r sibly revised.Though she said that she did not plan to abandon the “Reform” and that she did not want to throw “the baby out with the bath water,” this is a clear attack and possible break with the “Reform.” Complaints about the teaching of French, and particularly the poor student results in French, forced the minister to act.Similar complaints about other subjects are also current.I expect that other subjects will also have their programs modified.Many teachers have complained about " the Reform, but the minister describes the situation as if the teachers were responsible for the present situation.This is quite ironic because if there ever was a top-down implementation of pedagogy, the Reform was it.The ministry adopted ideas from the schools of education about developing competencies and imposed them, without consultation with teachers, upon a system that dealt with facts and knowledge.There seems to have been little consideration given as to whether emphasizing the teaching of competencies would be beneficial for all students in all grades.All of a sudden teachers were expected to develop competencies rather than “teach”; they were to integrate all students in their classes and make sure that there was “success for all” despite the learning and behaviour problems that some students exhibited.For the Reform to work, a massive injection of money in the education department was necessary.This did not happen.Classes remained large in number; there seemed to be more students with special needs; there was a marked increase in the number of meetings that teachers had to attend; teachers and principals were often in the dark as the ministry changed directions without advance warning; the Reform came to mean different things to different people as the policies and report cards changed; and a groundswell of opposition formed to its progressive (one year at a time) implementation in high school.Courchesne’s remedy is more top- I Beg To Differ Ronald Ewing down directives.It is back to spelling and handwriting and memorizing without a context for so many hours and minutes a week.Despite the implementation of the Reform in the past few years, I believe that most schools were still teaching the basics.This does not mean that all children will learn them.Every generation bemoans the lack of literacy and innumeracy of its children.Courchesne also wants more testing of future teachers’ proficiency in French.It is already very difficult to find math and science teachers, proba-bly something to do with the relatively low pay that teachers receive.(Last week I mentioned that the difference between Ontario teachers and those of Quebec is $10,000 dollars a year.That’s starting salaries.I have been informed that “~- salaries at the top of the scale differ by $20,000 and the top salary is reached quicker in Ontario than in Quebec, which also has a less attractive benefits package, less attractive pension plan, and higher taxes.) What would parents prefer?A biology teacher who knows biology and makes some errors in written grammar, or a French teacher in charge of the biology class because no “qualified” biology teacher could be found?This situation already exists throughout the province.The minister would make it worse.Courchesne also wants more testing of students.Quebec already tests more than necessary.Teachers know who needs help; they just can not provide the individual help that some children Please see Reform on Page 12 The Plan by Investors Group- FfrancM Bnrvfcn» Finn CLAUDE FAVREAU, B.B.A.Consultant Financial Security Advisor, Mutual Funds Representative 11 years at your service 140 - 3425 King Street West, Sherbrooke, QC J1L1P8 Ph.(819) 566-0666 Ext.222 Toll Free (800) 569-4662 Fax (819) 822-1704 claude.favreau@investorsgroup.com Member of the Power Financial Corporation Group of Companies ¦ it" "v - ' OWLS HEAD 44 trails and sous-bois, 9 chairlifts - 4 quads, 4 doubles, 1 Magic Carpet 540M (1772’) vertical drop / 753M (2480’) Elevation 90 % snowmaking ¦tcredis ^ ^nesday* 1M5S page 8 Friday, February 22, 2008 : N ¦Tiitwi.RECORD Our School's Page Ayer’s Cliff Elementary The Fruit Tree Challenge As always the students and staff at ACES have been very busy this month.The Physical Education teacher spent a day teaching class in .THE CLASSROOM! It was extremely out of the ordinary for the children but they were excited to find out about a special project they would be working on.“The Fruit Tree Challenge” is going on in each classroom encouraging the children to eat a healthy snack.Each classroom has a paper tree growing in their classroom that they must cover with stickers.Every day at small recess, if they have a fruit or vegetable as a snack, they can put a sticker on the trunk of the tree.The first class to cover the trunk will receive a special prize, possibly an extra phys.ed.class.The second challenge will be to cover the leaves on the tree with stickers as well.It is amazing to hear all the children comparing their snacks and taking pride in their trees.Basketball Tournament A planning day for most, some boys and girls from grade 5 and grade 6 spent the day playing hard at the basketball tournament.The teams both had a fantastic day learning to play together and meeting new people.Marie-Pier Sage and Brandon Desruisseaux both won prizes for the lay-up competitions.The final standings for our school were 2 losses and 1 win for the boys, and 2 wins and 1 loss for girls.We are very proud! Mime at ACES For two days in February the family at ACES was graced with the presence of Christiane Claude, a professional mime.She spent an hour with each class over the two days demonstrating to them the art of mime.The students were then asked to present their own mime show to the rest of the class.It was a wonderful experience for them to show their creative skills in a new and interesting way.We are all looking forward to more of these special visitors.Winter Fun and Valentine’s Day in Pre-K On January 18th the Pre-K children went to the local park to play in the snow and have a cup of hot chocolate.There were many parents who came along to play with us.A wonderful snowman and a snow-caterpillar were the result of all the hard work! On February 13th the children shared Valentine’s with their classmates and then invited their parents to join them for a few games of Valentine’s Bingo.All the parental participation is greatly appreciated! vSTuTul u* u» v* l tSTyTuTu# U* CAS L* L t JM L*Ué flc I- FTai.Carnival As grade 5 and grade 6 were at Parkside Ranch for two days (more next month), the rest of the school took the opportunity to have a Winter Carnival.Eleven events were prepared for the students who were placed in one of 11 groups, mixing each grade.There were inside activities, winter Pictionary, a Valentine’s craft, a winter mural, a hot chocolate station, and an obstacle course in the gym.The outside activities included the egg on a spoon Please see ACES on Page 10 Start a New Career PROGRAM STARTS MARCH 2008 819-563-5627 (JOBS) HEALTH ASSISTANCE & NURSING CARE 16 MONTH PROGRAM 1800 HOURS 5CW Th*of, 50*4 Pr.dicll MODERN EQUIPMENT AND LAB FACILITIES MEQ LOANS AND BURSARIES AVAILABLE EXCELLENT JOB PLACEMENT POSSIBILITIES THE HEALTH CARE SECTOR NEEDS YOU!! LKMMOXVIULI Hair: Cont’d from Page 7 morning: checking that there are no stains, that my fly is up and that my pants are not stuck in my socks.Trying to get every bit of dog hair off my clothes is like that famous song from the musical, Man of La Mancha — to dream the impossible dream, to fight the unbeatable foe.No, I am not the woman I had hoped to be: the classy, dynamic woman.Thanks to my pets, I’m turning into an old crank, a dog-and-cat-lady, a funny old dear covered with white hair.It can only get worse.Some day.I’m going to look like Cousin It covered with hair.I’ll be fighting to breathe, choking on the animal fur going up my nose and down my throat.Someone will call 911 and an ambulance will come racing up my street.The paramedics will do their best to help me but it will all be in vain.They will fight their way through mounds of dog and cat hair but it will be too late.Beneath the fur, my corpse will be discovered, wasted away because in the end I was unable to eat.It will be a sad day for my dogs and cats but mostly an utter catastrophe for their fur.All those hairs will just have to find a new place to live.They won’t have me to kick around anymore.Ellen Goldfinch may be reached at radiomother@hotmail.com RECORD Friday, February 22, 2008 page 9 Brome-Missisquoi to take a long, hard look Two economic gatherings at the same time By Maurice Crossfield Knowlton More than 130 people from many different walks of life will be gathering this weekend to discuss the various challenges facing Brome-Missisquoi, and how to deal with them.“This will be a record participation for us,” said Robert Desmarais, director general of the Brome-Missisquoi regional municipality (MRC).“There will be mayors, MNAs, financial leaders, farmers, chamber of commerce representatives, all the socioeconomic leaders of the region.” Vision Brome-Missisquoi 2008-2014 is a regional initiative to discuss the situation, identify future challenges and establish an action plan for the coming years.More than a few challenges lie ahead.Demographics will pose a number of challenges in Brome-Missisquoi, which has one of the largest elderly populations in Quebec.While on one hand it means these older people will need more services, it also means fewer people in the workforce.That, combined with a local lack of specialized workers, will increasingly make it difficult for companies to find qualified employees.Population stagnation and the youth exodus further complicates the issue.Businesses, particularly industrial businesses, are also dealing with a lack of available space in Brome-Missisquoi.Officials are also looking back at how the region has developed in recent years, with some positives and a few negatives as.well.The Vision Brome-Missisquoi mandate is looking at how to allow development while not compromising the region’s landscapes or quality of life.That challenge also ties in with land use and environmental issues.Blue-green algae, protected spaces and how the available territory is used is an important part of that challenge.Over the last couple of months various individuals and groups from across the region have been submitting briefs on their view of the region’s future.Among those is Renaissance Lac Brome, whose brief discusses issues like cyanobacteria, drinking water, public health, tourism, property values and their effects on community life.In the documentation outlining the process, the example of the area’s Wine Route is held up as a success story.Through the creation of the route and the Friends of the Wine Route, tourism has increased, and Brome-Missisquoi has established itself as the wine region of Quebec.Desmarais said the by-invitation meeting, being held Saturday at the Eurospa in St-lgnace-de-Stanbridge, will start with a conference on these various challenges.Then the participants will break up into six groups, each discussing a specific issue.Later in the day groups will present their priorities, each of which will be voted on by everyone present.“The result of the vote will be five major orientations,” Desmarais said.“From that will be formed five working committees who will work on what will be done in the coming years.” The end result will be a strategic plan for Brome-Missisquoi’s 20 municipalities for the next six years.One of the municipalities that may not be present at Saturday’s meeting is Brome Lake.That’s because most of its elected officials will be at the Rues Principales public consultation being held at the Lakeview Inn at the same time.“I’m still working on getting someone to go,” said Brome Lake general manager Jean Bourret.“Our councillors all want to be at the Rues Principales meeting.” Bourret said the meeting time was established by the non-profit Fondation Rues Principales, which was unaware of the Vision Brome-Missisquoi meeting.“It was pure coincidence,” Bourret said, noting that Brome Lake has always taken part in similar regional meetings.So if you’re not going to the Vision 2008-2014 meeting Saturday, you can always check out the Rues Principales meeting on the health of the municipality’s downtown areas.That meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m.with an initial synthesis of the situation facing Brome Lake’s commercial sectors, followed by time for people to give their view of the problems and possible solutions.MAURICE CROSSFIELD Opposite a Vision B-M meeting.J~nr V> site "s AcceS fa Paddocks 3-day pass igaturda: J9-S51-7274 CHALLENGE SUR Continental •$ if! % •iMt flirife .action vacin9 wat IftM» 1 Yik.* ~?« iH MAURICE CROSSFIELD This Route 215 bridge has been closed since the end of2007.Bridge over the River Yamaska Work is underway to renovate the Route 215 bridge over the Yamaska River, giving new life to a structure that dates back to 1929.Earlier this week a crane was brought in to remove the deck from the bridge, exposing the steel support beams underneath.In the coming days additional support beams will be added Reform: Cont'd from Page 7 need to succeed; the government does not need to inflict more official time-demanding tests upon students to inform teachers of the obvious.The minister of agriculture might as well recommend that pigs be weighed more often in order for them to gain weight faster.Each school board has a massive amount of statistics from testing.Each school has to produce a report using these statistics to show how learning is improving.Each school and board can cherry-pick the statistics needed to make their district look good.I doubt that there is one school or school board in the province that does not showcase such a report with numbers demonstrating how things are just getting better and better.Courchesne also wants to hire 300 more pedagogical counsellors to help teachers with their workload.I doubt that any teachers will sleep easier with this information.These are the people and the capacity of the bridge upgraded before it is repaved.The Route 215 bridge has been closed since Dec.22, 2007, with Transport Quebec announcing that the structure had deteriorated to the point that it was no longer safe for everyday traffic.Work on the bridge is expected to take place over the next four weeks, weather permitting.who spread the Gospel of the Reform with a laptop and a projector and an exhortation to spread the good news.Now they will inform the teachers of the ministry’s new improved pedagogy.If 300 more pedagogical counselors are to be hired, let them demonstrate their wares in the classroom with real-live students and with the teachers observing the counsellor rather than plucking the teachers out of the classroom to attend PowerPoint workshops while substitutes, totally uninformed of the Reform, try to make sense of the lesson plans left behind.Quebec's educators need a period of consolidation.They need time to evaluate the effects of the “Reform.” Some schools have benefited greatly and want to continue with the Reform; others have struggled and need to readjust their goals.To impose a province-wide “anti-Reform” would be most counterproductive.Schools and teachers need some independence to chart the best route for their students to learn and succeed with the limited resources available. TO - ' % Sports INSIDE Whitetail hunted for its skin .see Page 15 Newsroom@shhrbrookerhcord.com Friday, February 22, 2008 page 13 Gaiters end regular season in Montreal PERRY BEATON A win tonight for the Gaiters would make for good placement in the post season.By Mike Hickey Special to The Record m ¦ |he Bishop’s Gaiters women’s basketball team finishes regular sea- 1 son play tonight when they travel .A.to Montreal to meet the Concordia Stingers in a game that will decide third place in the Quebec University Basketball League.The Stingers will wrap up their schedule tomorrow when they meet the Université du Québec à Montreal Citadins, but a victory tonight would give the Gaiters a 7-9 record and clinch the third playoff spot.While that means playing the opening round of the playoffs on the road against the second-place Citadins, it is a far better fate that finishing in fourth spot and having to play the first-place Laval Rouge et Or.“The rest of our season shapes up as follows: we are tied with Concordia for third and a win Friday at Concordia means we travel to UQAM next Wednesday in a league semi-final,” head coach Rod Gilpin explained earlier this week.“A loss would mean traveling to Laval for the semi-final.If we get back to playing solid defence we can stay in any game and beat Concordia, UQAM or Laval.Defence is the key because we are not going to outscore a lot of teams.” A concern for Gilpin is the Gaiters’ up-and-down season where they play great one week and poorly the next.“After playing great defence a week ago we were equally as bad against UQAM last week,” Gilpin said.“Simply put our defence failed us this weekend.UQAM is not a bad team, but they should not be scoring 20 points per quarter.We had held them to 36 points in the first 38 minutes the week before.” The Gaiters hope to have Magog native Christelle Cote back in the line-up after she missed last weekend with a mild bout of pneumonia.“Christelle was home in bed and missed her own Graduating Player’s Night on Friday.She thinks she may be back for Friday’s game at Concordia.She will be a welcomed addition as we really missed her rebounding and all the little things she does for our team that don’t show up on a stats sheet." While the women are battling to improve their playoff position, the men’s team will be looking to finish a long and frustrating season on a positive note.After a promising start to 2007-’08, the wheels have fallen off the bus as the Gaiters have dropped their last 13 games.While they have played extremely well in just about every one of those defeats, they haven’t been able to put together a full 40-minute performance, making mental and physical errors at key points.“The main thing for the Concordia game is for the guys to play well and try and finish this season on a positive note,” head coach Eddie Pomykala said.“This is not about Eddie Pomykala coaching his last game, this is about a group of guys who have worked hard all season long and are looking to go out with a win.” Their opponents, the Concordia Stingers, have a different motivation heading into this weekend, trying to win their two final regular season games and clinch second place in the QUBL.The Stingers are presently deadlocked with the UQAM Citadins and McGill Redmen with identical 7-7 records.Concordia plays McGill Saturday night.The Stingers, who began the season with high expectations, have struggled with injuries and graduations and doesn’t resemble the same squad that captured the league title last year, and that was seeded number-one at the National Championships and began the 2007-’08 season ranked fifth in the country.“We have lost a lot from last year," Con-cordia head coach John Dore said in a phone interview.“We lost (Pat) Perrotte and (Ben) Surmonte and then had a lot of injuries this season.We are struggling, we have lost something like 40-man games due to injuries.“Dwayne Buckley is the only one who will miss the Bishop’s Gaiters.He is seeing the doctor tomorrow and is scheduled to be operated on in the next two weeks.” Concordia has won three previous games with Bishop’s but is not taking tonight’s game lightly.“We know that they should be pumped for Eddie’s last game and Bishop’s always comes in here prepared to play," Dore said.“Despite their record I think Eddie has done a very good job the last two years." Pomykala is leaving the Bishop’s athletics department to work on recruitment for the university.Women eye third place while men look for a win page 14 Friday, February 22, 2008 ¦ — ¦rut: » RECORD SPORTS ~ Horses to race in studded horseshoes u The cars are all carefully gussied up.Four Gaiters receive QUBL recognition Anderson, McCooeye, Nicolas and Selman By Mike Hickey Special to the Record Four Bishop’s University basketball players were honoured when the Quebec University Basketball League announced the 2007-’08 all-stars earlier this week.Damon Thomas Anderson from the Bishop’s Gaiters, was selected the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year.The third year business student from Montreal is a tenacious defensive player who always guards the opponent’s toughest player and does so with tremendous intensity.“Damon is an undersized post player with a huge heart.He does things on the defensive end that may not be noted on the stat sheet but the purists understand,” said Gaiters’ Head Coach Eddie Pomykala.“Damon gets great position on the help side and takes an incredible amount of charges.His ability to guard players in the post who are six inches taller than him is inspirational.” Fourth-year forward Doug McCooeye is this year’s Quebec nominee for the Ken Shields Award, which will be awarded during the Canadian Interuniversity Sport National Basketball Championship to be hosted by Carleton University March 13 to 16, the second year in a row that McCooeye will represent the QUBL.The award goes to the Ice challenge By Kevin O’Neil Special to The Record Sherbrooke is weekend’s Challenge sur glace Continental is off to a good start this, the tenth year, with plenty of ice forming a smooth wide racing surface, and an exciting array of events.This year the Europeans return to Sherbrooke with a variety of Silhouette cars and also four specially prepared Mitsubishi Evolution IXs.There are a total of 19 cars registered in this Open class 4WD category.Past two-time Challenge champion Phillipe de Korsak returns this year teamed with Jean-Phillipe Dayraut in one of the Sport Garage Mitsubishi.Last year’s winner Yves Legris returns in his Cit-perry beaton roen C2, as well as Jean-Paul Perusse, Jean-Sebastien Besner, Giles Stievenart, Evens Stievenart, and Sherbrooke locals Martin Perrault and Ugo Desgreniers in a Subaru Impreza.New this year will be horse drawn sulkies running on studded horse shoes with special skates replacing the wheels.So we will see one horsepower vehicles, and up to 400 horsepower vehicles.The basis of the Circuit Bertrand Fabi is the old horse racing oval from the Sherbrooke Fair of days gone by, so this all ties in nice- ty- This weekend — things get going tonight — marks a decade of studded tires at the Circuit Bertrand Fabi, but due to expansion of sports facilities at the plateau Sylvie Daigle and a new terminus for the Sherbrooke municipal transit system, this will be the last time that the powerful cars race at this site.The organizers of Challenge sur glace Continental assure that there will be an 11th edition at an as yet to be determined location.They will have their work cut out for them as the present track is recognized to be the fastest ice track in the world.The spectacular motorcycles will be back again with a full slate of riders in Pro-Am open and Pro 450 classes comprising a total of 53 brave and crazy drivers competing for the season finals in each category.Also there will again be Quad 4 type ATV racing on specially studded tires.Carnaval The Carnaval de Sherbrooke again shares space and time with the challenge, featuring ice sculpting competitions, and sleigh, pony, dog sled and hot air balloon rides.There will be a climbing wall, ice slides and an inflatable games park for the kiddies.Saturday night after the races there will be a big fireworks display sponsored by LotoQuebec.Entry to the site is again free this year; also free access to the paddock area for close inspection of the racers, and it is also a good place for autograph hunters.Access to the grandstands is available at a cost; a full three day pass is $60.Tickets can be had at 819-821-7274, or at www.admission.com.COURTESY Junior Nicolas.student athlete who best exhibits outstanding achievements in three areas: basketball, academics and community involvement.In his fourth year with the Gaiters, McCooeye, an English studies major, currently averages 7.6 points per game.A few years ago, Doug started helping young student athletes from elementary schools in Lennoxville, from the ages of 8 to 15, to improve basket ball skills, individual techniques and teamwork.McCooeye writes for the sports section of the school newspaper The Campus (and covers Champlain College basketball for The Record), and he is also the student representative for men’s basketball on the Student Athletic Advisory Board.“Doug is a genuine good person who understands the responsibilities that go along with being a good role model as a student-athlete,” said Pomykala.“He exemplifies the excellent qualities of good citizenship helping kids in our community by being involved in Saturday morning basketball clinics (often after a difficult game the night before).He is a source of pride in the classroom who excels at writing essays and stories and has good moments on the court as a starter for our team.” Junior Nicolas was named a first team all-star while Kevin Selman was named to the all-rookie team.Nicolas, a fourth-year guard, was the Gaiters’ offensive star this season.He led the Gaiters with an average of 18.1 points per league game, fifth best in the league.He scored in double figures in all 15 league games, including a career-high 36 points last Saturday at Laval.He also led the team in steals (22) and three-point shooting (.400) as well as tying for the team lead in rebounds with an average of 4.4.“Junior came into his own this season and had moments and games of su- perstardom.His ability to shoot the ball with incredible range and his fierce determination guarding the ball completely stood out this season,” said Pomykala.“What many people don’t realize is how well Junior rebounded in league play.He was a marked man by every opponent and was often double-teamed.His play was the individual highlight of our year.” Selman, a 6’ 3” forward, cracked the Gaiters starting line-up late this season and made the most of his opportunity, as he broke out with a 19-point, six-rebound performance on Feb.3 against McGill.The former John Abbott Islander averaged 21 minutes per game in the last month of the season as he hit double figures in three of the Gaiters’ last five games.“Kevin blossomed towards the end of the season.His athletic ability is off the charts and there is so much more to come from this young player,” said Pomykala.Jean-Philippe Morin, a 6-foot-8 forward, was named the Quebec Student Sport Federation’s Most Valuable Player as well as a Quebec University Basketball League’s (QUBL) first team All-Star.A fourth year and three times QUBL all-star, Morin currently leads the Quebec conference in scoring and rebounding with 24.2 points and 11.3 rebounds respectively.He is also third in blocked shots.Please see QUBL on Page 15 • THE i RECORD SPORTS Friday, February 22, 2008 page 15 The very best were shipped to England Deerskin exports Iran across an article the other day on whitetail deer skins.Before reading it I never fully realized the magnitude of influence they had on our ancestors’ way of life.They played a major roll in our American culture and to this day are QUBL: Cont’d from Pagf 14 Teammate Xavier Baribeau was voted the QUBL’s Rookie of the Year.The 5-foot-9 and business administration major is currently third in assists with an average of five per game and fourth in three point shots made.Jacques Paiement, in his ninth season as head coach of the Laval Rouge et Or, has been selected unanimously by his peers as Coach of the Year.Paiement has led the Rouge et Or to four provincial championships and clinched first place in this year’s regular season standings.prized by many, albeit for many different reasons.During the 18th and early 19th centuries, Americans hunted deer primarily for subsistence and commercial trading with Spain, France, England and Germany.Deer skins were the symbol of freedom, romance and adventure.Those same symbols help self-promote the sale Joining Morin and Nicolas on the first team are Concor-dia’s Damian Buckley, McGill’s Sean Anthony and Laval’s Jean-François Beaulieu-Maheux.The second team all stars include UQAM’s Mario Joseph, McGill’s Moustafa El Zanaty, UQAM’s Kevin Boucher and Samuel Johnson (a Sherbrooke native who formerly played for Champlain College), and Concordia’s Jamal Gallier.The all rookie team includes Laval’s Baribeau and Jérôme Turcotte-Routhier, UQAM’s Olivier Boyard, Concordia’s James Clark, and Sel-man.The men’s QUBL coaches have also awarded the Official of the Year to Mario Lessard for his diligent work on the court in 2007-2008.Athletes of the week ¦ ' ¦ ¦his week’s Bishop’s University Athletes of the Week are Melanie Ouellet-Godcharles of the women’s basketball team and Junior Nicolas of the men’s basket-ball squad.Ouellet-Godcharles averaged 17 points in two games last weekend against the two top teams in the Quebec University Basketball League.On Saturday at Laval, she scored a career-high 21 points, as she went 7-of-15 from the field and 5-5 from the free-throw line in 35 minutes.On Friday, Ouellet-Godcharles scored 13 points on 4-of-13 shooting, and also grabbed a game-high four steals.Nicolas tallied a career-high 36 points on Saturday against Laval, as he nearly single-handedly upset the league-leading Rouge et Or.The Montreal native was 12-for-21 from the field, including an incredible 6-for-10 from beyond the three-point arc as the Gaiters fell 83-75 to Laval.He also added a team-high three assists, and made two steals.The previous night, Nicolas again led the Gaiters with 17 points, this time punctuated by a 9-for-ll performance from the foul line, and dished out a game-high seven assists in the Gaiters’ loss to UQAM.Soccer The Bishop’s women’s indoor soccer season continued on Saturday as the Gaiters fell 2-1 to the Université du Québec à Montréal Citadins in St-Eustache.Bishop’s played their strongest game of the year, and took an early lead on Laura Menard-Lee’s seventh-minute goal.However, the Citadins got back on level terms on Marie-Ève Simard’s goal in the 32nd minute and Pascale Chatigny’s goal in the 58th minute proved to be the difference.The Gaiters’ chances for a comeback were dealt a blow when they were reduced to 10 players when Menard-Lee was sent off.Kyriakoula Trichas, playing her first game in goal for the Gaiters, was named the player of the game.The Bishop’s women’s hockey team attracted 31 present and former players who participated in the Polar Bears’ annual alumni game on Saturday afternoon at the W.B.Scott Arena.The Blue team downed the White by a score of 9-8.The Polar Bears will host the University of New Brunswick-Saint John Seawolves on March 14 and 15 at the W.B.Scott Arena.of deer skins in this era as well.All types of clothing and gloves are mass produced by designers of women’s apparel, with names like Gucci, Versace, Dolce, Gabbana, Armani, Dior, Ralph Lauren and many others.Ralph Lauren and others design dramatic and chic deerskin leather clothing for the jet set in unique styles.Laurens of England, for example, offers stitched deerskin jeans that sell for $1,880! The fashion trend is also prevalent in the United States.The recent Grammy Awards presentation, for example, showcased myriad leather ensembles.Talk about a catch 22.Many of those dressed in these deerskin outfits were vegetarians'and animal rights activists! Deer skin is one of the strongest leathers known to man.Part of the reason is that it is very dense; it is slightly heavier than ordinary leathers.However, they are not at all uncomfortable to wear and, in fact, their suppleness gives them a very pleasant feel.Deer skin also shows up in many unexpected places.For example, major league umpires use face masks lined with deerskin.The tanned leather can also be found in musical instruments, equestrian whips, and computer mouse pads.The exportation tallies of whitetail deerskins between 1698 and 1885 stagger the imagination, especially when you consider how few people were involved in this unregulated commercial affair that almost exterminated the whitetail.The best buckskins went to England and lesser qualities were shipped to Germany.Rum was often traded with the Indians for deerskins with one skin worth about one dollar in merchandise.As a result, things were sold for so many “bucks”.A slang phrase we still use today all because of our whitetail deer.The following are just some of the deerskin exports in North America (the source is White-Tailed Deer: Ecology and Management, 1984).• 1698 to 1715, Virginia and Carolina averaged 70,000 hides per year • 1715 to 1765, Carolina averaged 226,000 hides per year • 1771, Florida and Alabama averaged 250 tons • 1786 to 1806, Quebec and Ontario Del Green averaged 403,000 hides • 1815 to 1830, Sante Fe, New Mexico averaged 75 tons per year • 1833 to 1836, Iowa and New Mexico averaged 46.000 hides • 1844 to 1853, Texas averaged 75,000 hides • 1877, Iowa averaged 40 _________ tons • 1880, Michigan averaged 75,000 hides.With deer hunting at an all time high in popularity one would have to wonder how many hides are processed annually.I was not able to come up with any figures nor could I offer an educated guess.A little research, however, finds local buyers paying five dollars (I mean bucks) for them.Why?Like Walt Driscoll, from Northern Wildlife Taxidermy in Island Pond, Vt., says, “Like anything, the price is driven by supply and demand; and with the high abundance in deer across America today, the price is way down.” Sadly, in this age where we seem to find ways to utilize every aspect of everything, I hate to say it but I bet the majority of our successful hunters’ hides end up in the landfill.Rather sad when not all that many years ago you could trade a good buckskin for a nice pair of deerskin gloves through a tannery not all that far to the south of us.Del Green is the author of the book Wide Racks and Tall Tales, now in its second printing.He can be reached via P.O.Box 9, Derby, Vt.05829, or by e-mail AT NANDEL@SURFGLOBAL.NET.Ski Conditions Sponsored by — _I-:-"JAY PEAK Stop by jay-p.ca to tell us who you are and we’ll tell you how to ski and ri-de Jay Peak for less.Move up.jaypv-yc ' , r Jay Peak (Vermont) Snow, last 24 hrs (cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (cm): 20 Open trails: 72/76 Mont Bellevue Snow, last 24 hrs (cm): 3 Snow, last 7 days (cm): 10 Open trails: 6/6 The Balsams (N.H.) 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A V ?A A J J 6 Q 9 Q 9 9 5 4 7 2 4 South A K 3 V A K 9 4 3 ?K J 8 4 3 A 3 Dealer: South Vulnerable: Both South West North East 1 V Pass 1 A Pass 2 ?Pass 2 V All pass Opening lead: ?club.With four trumps, it is usually better to tap declarer, to make him ruff something.So, lead the club five.(Against a trump contract, as against no-trump, lead fourth-highest from a suit headed by at least one honor.) The play might go many ways, but if declarer wins with dummy’s dub ace and plays a diamond to his jack, you take your ace and continue clubbing declarer, resulting in down one.Note that if you lead your singleton spade and get a ruff, the contract makes.World Day of Prayer 2008-Guyana Presbyterian Church in Canada United Church of Canada The World Day of Prayer service for 2008 was written by the WDP Committee of Guyana.A local service will be held at St.Joseph’s Church, 1265 Belvedere Street South, Sherbrooke on Friday, March 7 at 2 p.m.This will be a bilingual ecumenical service, open to all.The Cooperative Republic of Guyana is located on the northern coast of South America: it is the only English-speaking country on the continent.“Guyana”, an Amerindian word which means “Land of Many Waters”, is home to the highest single-drop waterfall in the world, Kaieteur Falls, nearly five times as high as the Niagara Falls.Poverty is one of the major issues affecting a significant portion of the Guyanese population.Floods in 2005 and 2006 had a devastating impact on numerous communities in the coastal areas.Since the 1960’s, there has been a steady migration to other countries re- sulting in a decreasing population.There is a growing concern about the steady increase in the proportion of women infected by HIV/AIDS in Guyana.There is a strong link between violence against women and HIV/AIDS.Domestic violence remains at an alarming level and trafficking in persons has also been linked with this issue.Government, church, faith-based communities, civic and non-governmental organizations are working to improve social conditions.Please join us, and invite your friends and family to attend the World Day of Prayer service and learn more about Guyana and its unique culture and heritage.Join Christians in more than 170 countries around the world and 2,000 communities across Canada who will gather on the World Day of Prayer to pray and act in solidarity with the people of Guyana.The Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley The Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley (www.CanadianClub-Valley.ca) are pleased to announce that Dr.James Manson, historian, author and educator will be the guest speaker at their 2008-09 first meeting on March 3rd starting at 2 p.m.The location is the Auberge West Brome at 128 on Route 39.Dr.Man-son’s topic: “The Windham County Loyalists and the Settlement of New England’s Northern Frontier.” Manson attained his BA in History from Concordia, a Diploma in Education from McGill, his first teaching position was at Morant Bay in Jamaica.On returning to Quebec and Concordia he obtained his MA in History and proceeded to teach in the Canadian North and the Eastern Townships.In 1989 he completed his PHD in History through Concordia, went on to be a professor and as a busy academic, lectured and authored several books.It has been said that he is an amiable anecdotal lecturer who is comfortable with an audience and is possibly one of the most knowledgeable of our local historians.Treat yourself to a pleasant afternoon, refreshments and a social time will follow Dr.Manson’s address.Non-members are asked to pay a ten dollar entrance fee.If you would like to enjoy a dinner at the Auberge prior to the meeting, please reserve at 450-266-7552.Thelma Rhicard Publicity Kinnear’s Mills Audrey Allan 418-424-3252 The Community Hall at Kinnear’s Mills, on Saturday evening was filled when folk gathered to celebrate onë of Scotland’s great poets, Robbie Burns.The evening was organized by James Allan and if you came for a pleasant evening with family and friends - two things were certain, good music and good food; was the evening.Piper Alan Stairs from the 78th Fraser Highlanders of Quebec came to play the bag pipes.He was in Scotch dress, kilt, jacket and plaid socks.He piped in a toast to Robbie Burns, and a toast to “the lassies”.The haggis was addressed by James Allan and served to everyone, so all could enjoy an old Scotch treat.• • • A soup and sandwich lunch was served at the Municipal Hall on Sunday.With thanks to all who gave food and helped.Don and Linda Rothney of Cookshire, granddaughter Alyssa Rothney and Phyllis Allan of Birchton and Meghan Allan of Bishop’s University came to spend the day at Blinkbonnie Farm.We send our respects and sympathy to Marjorie Robinson and all the family on the death of Wayne Robinson the past week. RECORD Friday, February 22, 2008 page 17 In Memoriams Death Death Death HODGE, Chester Ray (1985-1998): Chester left us 10 years ago on Saturday, February 23,1998.It ain 't fair: you died too young Like the stoiy that had just begun, But death tore the pages all away.God knows how we miss you, All the hell that we've been through, Just knowing no-one could take your place.An ’ sometimes we wonder Who you’d be today.PERRY HODGE AND FAMILY LASENBA, Albert - In loving memory of Albert who passed away February 22, 1985.Sadly missed and always remembered.VIRGINIA 8r FAMILY McNEIL - In loving memory of our dear husband, father and grandfather, Ross McNeil, who passed away February 22, 2007.If tears could build a stairway And memories a lane, We would walk right up to Heaven And bring you home again.Loved and remembered always, JEAN (wife) DANNY 8r MARIE DONNA & ANDRE DOROTHY & LINDSAY GRANDCHILDREN and GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN 25 Year Memoriam PAUL NADEAU April 3,1922 - Feb.22,1983 You are always present in our hearts.Your children PIERRE, MARIE, LUCE, FRANÇOIS your granddaughters GABRIELLE, CHLOÉ your sister MONIQUE DECORATO, Gerald Anthony (December 30, 1934 - February 21, 2008) - Passed away at his home on Sugar Loaf Pond with his loving wife Marilyn of over 50 years and his two sons Jim and Tony by his side.He also leaves to mourn his daughter-in-law Lorraine and his beloved grandsons Rylan and Tyler, his sister Diana along with many close relatives and friends.In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place now and a memorial service will be held in the spring.Many thanks to all those wonderful people at the Cowansville Hospital and special thanks to all the nurses and Doctors at the CLSC Magog for all their compassion, support and help.In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the Cancer Canadian Research Society, Section Cowansville, P.O.Box 131, Cowansville, QC, J2K 3H1 or to any charity of your choice would be appreciated.Arrangements entrusted to the Desourdy Wilson Funeral Home, 104 Buzzell, Cowansville, QC, J2K 2N5 Tel.: 450-263-1212, fax: 450-263-9557, email: info@desourdywilson.com www.dig-nitequebec.com Dignity Memorial.In Memoriam STODDARD - In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, George, who passed away twelve years ago, February 23,1996.For all the things you were and still are to us, For the undying love you gave so freely, For the skill you had for fixing things with your hands and heart, For the tough and gentle love you gave us all, For the strength, courage and faith you had to the end, For the free spirit you were, For my best friend and the man I loved for the largest part of my life, For all these things and so many more we love you And miss you more than words can tell.You are a special part of all that is cherished in our hearts.We love and miss you always by SHIRLEY (wife) LINDA, WAYNE, DIANE, JOANNE (children) MICHAEL, DAVID, JASON, CATHY (grandchildren) MAG ALI, ROSALI, AMMY (great-grandchildren) xoxo .'/ÿn ,x ; Jfi GIROUX MORRISSEY, Mrs.Viola - At the CHSLD, Pavilion Valcourt, on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, in her 88th year, beloved wife of the late Warren Morrissey.She leaves to mourn her children: Vivian (Camille Fleury, Richmond), Harold (the late Aline Lacroix) Valcourt, Ronald (France Jeanson) Valcourt; her grandchildren: Lucien (Lou), Lynne (Yves Ouellette), Bernard, Wayne (Nadine Laçasse), Linda (Denis Lapré); her greatgrandchildren: Steven, Jessica, Noémie, Jean-Marie, Ludovic, her sister, Beatrice Giroux Aumand and her son Steven (the late O.W.Aumand) Kirkland, her brother, William (Mary Ann Lynch) Oroville CA, her sister-in-law, Leone Leblanc Giroux, France, her cousins, Marcelle and Monica.She also leaves to mourn, the Chalifoux family: Pauline, Billie (the late Thérèse Labrecque) and Johanne Proulx, Lionel Edward, Hope, several cousins, nieces and nephews.The family wishes to give special thanks to the personnel, Dr.Amélie Timmins and Lucie Berthelette of the CHSLD Pavilion Valcourt.The family will be present at the church as of noon to receive condolences from family and friends.The funeral service in presence of the remains will be celebrated Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.in the church of Sainte-Marie-d’Ely, Maricourt.Burial and memorial service will take place at a later date.In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to Fabrique Sainte-Marie-d'Ely, 1173 Rang 3, Maricourt, QC, JOE 1Y0.Arrangements and cremation entrusted to Steve L.Elkas Funeral Home, 601 Conseil St., Sherbrooke, QC, JIG 1K4.Tel.: 819-565-1155, fax: 819-820-8872, www.steveelkas.com HARRINGTON McCUTCHEON, Mrs.Afton (1920-2008) - Quietly, at the Granby Hospital, on February 19, 2008, in her 88th year, loving wife of the late Earl McCutcheon.Devoted mother to Rod, Gayle (Gordon Swift), Shirley, Linda (Dave Allen), Mary (Roger Gaudet); 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Mom, Rob and all the family Engagement Melissa Carter - Rusty Padner December 25,2007 Proud parents are Diane and Russel Carter of Cowansville and Carol and Larry Padner of Waterloo.Wedding plans, July 2009.Dear Annie: I am 26, have two small children and am involved with a terrific man who is 20 years older.I have been with “Chet” for two years and we recently moved in together.Chet treats me wonderfully and says he loves me, but he just ended his second marriage in order to be with me and has made it clear he never wants to get married again.He’s quite content just to live together.Is this fair to me, when I have never been married and want a wedding of my dreams and two more children?Do live-in relationships like this work out over the long haul?Am I being stupid to give up my dream, or should we end it now so I can find a man my own age who is willing to give it everything?Will I regret the age difference in 10 years?I am so confused.— Need Advice in Arizona Dear Arizona: We think you could use a little more time on your own, caring for yourself and your children, before committing to anyone.We don’t know if living with Chet would be successful in the “long haul,” but we do know if you are unhappy about major aspects of the relationship, it will create resentment and anger and things will not work out.If you want marriage and more children, find someone who wants that, too.It doesn’t appear to be Chet.Dear Annie: I’m 17 years old and worried about my dad.He’s almost 50 and is extremely fat with terrible eating habits.I know he eats at fast-food restaurants at least twice daily, and when he comes home, he eats nonstop junk until he goes to bed.His family has a history of heart disease.My grandpa (his dad) and my uncle (his brother) have had heart attacks, and both had open-heart surgery in the last two years.Dad doesn’t seem to care.He still eats greasy, fatty foods and never exercises.In fact, when he walks up the stairs, he has to stop to catch his breath.Dad has tried diets, Weight Watchers, etc., but nothing seems to work because he is still gaining weight.I want him to give me away at my wedding someday, but at this rate, I don’t see it happening.I’ve told Dad 1 want him to be healthier, but he doesn't listen.What can I do to help him?— Annie’s Mailbox Desperate Daughter Dear Desperate: Your dad has given up.He knows his family history, but finds dieting and exercise too difficult.And it sounds as if he is coping with a stressful day.You can’t make him lose weight, but you can encourage healthy habits in your household.If possible, enlist Mom's help.Whoever buys the groceries should forego the junk and stock up on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean meats.Have easy-to-grab healthy snacks available, like carrot sticks and yogurt, but keep on hand a few low-sugar, low-fat items (like pretzels) for those occasions when he’s desperate.Ask him to go with you for a father-daughter walk after dinner to talk about your day.(Don’t mention his weight.) We can’t guarantee it will work, but at least you will know you are doing the best you can to help him.Dear Annie: You’ve printed several letters about people addicted to prescription painkillers.Please tell them about Narcotics Anonymous (na.org) at P.O.Box 9999, Van Nuys, CA 91409.NA is for anyone addicted to drugs, prescription or otherwise.It’s based on the Alcoholics Anonymous program.A .A.is also available to drug users, and Al-Anon is an excellent support group geared toward family and friends of alcoholics, although family and friends of any substance abuser are welcome.— Anonymous Dear Anonymous: Thank you for the opportunity to once again mention Narcotics Anonymous for drug abusers.For family and friends, Al-Anon is an excellent support group, and we also recommend Nar-Anon (nar-anon.org) at 1-800-477-6291.Dear Annie: My brothers, ages 21 and 28, take advantage of my parents in every way possible, and I’m close to snapping.My 21-year-old brother lives at home for free.He works full time and is completely capable of living on his own, but why should he when my parents pay for everything?He doesn’t even cook a meal or do the dishes.My 28-year-old brother is a single father of two kids he sees every other weekend.He brings them to my parents, who love spending time with their grandchildren, but it always turns into free baby-sitting.My brother plays computer games with our younger brother all day while my parents take care of the kids.My parents have commented to me privately that they are worn out.They never have a weekend to relax.Yet they know if they say anything to my brother, he will get pouty and not come back.When I help with the cooking and cleaning, my brothers say I am a “suck up.” I don’t think my parents deserve this.They aren’t getting any younger and both of them have medical problems.My brothers are aware of this, yet who was shoveling the walk while my brothers played computer games?Dad.I can’t watch them leech off my parents any longer.How can I discuss this without causing a rift and making my parents’ health even worse?— Distraught Dear Distraught: Your parents are the ones creating this situation and it’s up to them to stop enabling such freeload-ing behavior.Your brothers might be willing to chip in modest amounts to pay for extra help to shovel snow, etc.And when the weekend approaches, say matter-of-factly to your older brother, “I know you want to play computer games, so how about giving me $20 to hire someone to help Mom with the kids?It’s getting hard for her.” He may pout, but he won’t find a better bargain anywhere else.The rest, however, is up to your folks.Dear Annie: My son and I deliver the morning newspaper in our neighborhood.We occasionally get tips each month from our customers.Are we required to send a thank-you note, or should we thank them in person in the evenings?(We deliver at 4 a.m., when everyone is asleep.) What about gifts we receive at holidays?- Want to Do the Right Thing Dear Want to Do: A tip is a way for the customer to say “thank you,” and you do not need to write a note in response (although if you did so, your clients would surely appreciate it).If you are friendly with your neighborhood customers, you can, if you wish, send a card at the end of the year (or at the end of their subscription cycle), thanking them for their patronage.Dear Annie: 1 read all the responses to “Craving Intimacy in Indiana,” whose husband wasn’t interested in being intimate.As a 52-year-old male married for 28 years to the same woman, all I can say is WOW.What is wrong with these guys?My situation is exactly the opposite.I still have a healthy libido and am attracted to my wife.Unfortunately, after 20 years enjoying a great sex life, things dramatically changed.What used to be looked forward to with anticipation and excitement has now become just another “task" for us to do once a month or so.These guys don’t know how lucky they are to have wives who are still interested in a passionate and sexual relationship.I’m sure there are plenty of men like me yearning for more romance and intimacy with their wives, no matter what age.— Confused in California Dear Confused: Too bad all the husbands who want more sex aren’t married to the wives who’d love to have it.In your particular case, what happened sounds like menopause.Please ask your wife to see her doctor.Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. — TUE .RECORD Friday, February 22, 2008 page 19 CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people past and present Each letter in the cipher stands for another Today's clue: E equals P “ I J V AR CLHRJ L RVLTMLCM VU BFHYF VFJ BHRJ LTM FUTJRV YLT CJELHC; VFJ CJRV HR HT VFJ FLTMR UP ZUM.” - ZJUCZJ BLRFHTZVUT PREVIOUS SOLUTION — “I love feeling alive; I love walking out in the cold in my bare feet and feeling the ice on my toes.” - Tori Amos CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present Each letter in the cipher stands for another Today's clue: I equals J “ X ' L IMJZ B UXWR YWNL B ZWBXRKW VBWP GFN FBE B EWKBL." -FXRBWT JGBAP, BOOKVZXAU ZFK NJOBW YNW SKJZ BOZWKJJ €2-2 OUI ‘V3N Aq 8002 (o) uoi6uihsbm a6joeo - „ poo jo spueg agi ui si jsaj aqt Uiedoj ueo isauoq pue as|M egi qoiqtvt o) pjepuejs e esrej sn teq,, - NOlimOS SDOIA3Hd Kit n’ Carlyle kitncarlyle@comcast.net ©2008 by NEA, Inc.www.comics.com Herman ® l aughingstock International Inc «1st by United Media, 2008 it “You’ll need a wide-angle lens for a self-portrait.” Alley Oop ’ Vtwre GOING ON HERE, OOP?I HOPE YOU ARENT PLAYING GAMES WITH v-, OOOLA.» - GAMES?NO, I'VE BEEN AWAY ON ONE OF MY TRIPS FOft DOC WONMOG, BUT ~-r I'M BACK NOW.' 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CRIMINAL rIT CORD?Don't let your past limit your future.A criminal record can affect your life.To remove your criminal record, call 1 -8-now-pardon (1-866-972-7366).www.pardonservices canada.com.Friday, Feb.22, 2008 Although you may have to go through some tough problems in the year ahead, a more secure and independent you will emerge as a result.You’ll be better equipped to handle complex issues better than ever before.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) — Be alert and on your toes if you are involved with someone who is a take-charge person.Unless you are vigilant every second, this individual is apt to make a decision for you that could be harmful.ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Be honest with yourself about whether or not you’re capable of repairing something, especially if it is expensive.It might be far cheaper to hire an expert who won’t botch up the item.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Unless you can justify all the expenditures you make, don’t make any at all.What you do at this time with your funds will have a long-term effect upon your spending abilities in the future.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — A bad attitude won’t resolve anything, but it sure will cause some additional problems for you.Instead of trying to camouflage what’s annoying you, talk things over with those who can help.CANCER (June 21-July 22) — If all you can do is focus on the shortcomings of others, you will create major complications where none need to exist.Force yourself to look for the good in people, and your day will brighten considerably.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) — Although your request may be small and long overdue, it still might be better to hold back on asking for the repayment of a loan from a friend.If the person is broke, it could be very uncomfortable.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) — Even if you accomplish your objective by using intimidating tactics in order to get your way, you will end up losing in the long run because, forevermore, you’ll be labeled a “bully." LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) — Pushing your views and opinions on friends and associates will be a lesson in futility.They may agree with you simply to avoid an argument, but they will go off and do what they want anyway.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) — A friend may ask for your advice, but don’t take that as an invitation to be honest, especially if your suggestions are what he or she doesn’t want to hear.This person is only looking for endorsement, not candidness.SAGflTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) — Should you and your mate be operating on different wavelengths at this time, be smart and postpone the discussion of any dissenting matters.Bad moods spark fighting words.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) — Do not volunteer to handle a critical matter for a friend, even if it is in your area of expertise.Should things get complicated and not go well, you will be held responsible and accountable.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) — It is essential that you remain patient in a commercial matter that becomes complex.Any hastiness or impulsiveness on your part could end up costing far more money than it ordinarily should.Your Birthday Saturday, Feb.23,2008 Because you’ll be able to balance your feelings with your intellect in the year ahead, you’ll be much more at peace with yourself and your lot in life.This, in turn, allows the best inside you to come out and serve you better than ever.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) — The best approach to getting others to assist you is to be subtle and a bit reserved about things.If you can do so in a way that lets people think it was their idea, their compassionate nature will do the rest.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - No one is expected to know everything about all things, and that includes you.Don’t hesitate to ask questions or have something explained a couple of times if this is what you need.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — If you find that your success is turning out to be measured in inches instead of yards, continue to remain patient.You know better than most that as long as you’re moving forward, you’ll reach your goal.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You’re smart enough to know that the more you learn about the argument others are making, the better you’ll understand their opinions and how to adjust your thinking to harmonize with theirs.CANCER (June 21-July 22) — This is a good time to get your household budget back on track because conditions are running in your favor.With a little bit of prudent reorganization, you’ll find ways to get better mileage from your dollars.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) — You shouldn’t have to sidestep making any important decisions.Your judgment is especially keen right now, enabling you to more accurately evaluate all the alternatives to most of your problems.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) — Look for gains to come from more than one source, but don’t be disappointed if they are not all gigantic.Remember, small gains have a way of turning into something far more than anybody thinks.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) — You will have the ability to manipulate others, but any maneuverings won’t be done for selfish purposes.What you convince another to do will be for the good of everyone.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) — Persons who put their trust in you won’t be making a mistake.What they discuss with you in confidence will remain there — without any fear of it being repeated or circulated to others.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21 ) — Seek the company of stimulating friends who are fun and uplifting to be around.You’ll not only have a good time with them but an exchange of thoughts could produce several super ideas.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) — Progress can be made at this time concerning an important issue that holds much interest to you.Although this progress might not be gigantic, its movement will be inching onward and upward.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) — Endeavors of a mental nature will be your cup of tea.You'll learn what you’re exposed to and retain it well, but more importantly, you’ll be effective in wisely applying it.[iliVC^UiliiKQav 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Thursday's Puzzle Solved R H 1 N o 1 ' s A A c 1 s R S B A R O N N E 1 L L T E E 1 T S B E T T E R T 0 H A V E L O V E D D 1 T A R S E N A L M U D D E R S D E E M E D L O N 1 L O U D O N E M 1 N 1 S r O N A N D L O S T T H A N A P T E A R T H ISSls E A R L E O S 1 T S G O S S 1 P B A R T E R S C O L O S S 1 S 1 R N E V E R T O H A V E L O S T 1 A T A L L A R ' 1 E L E N A T E P 1 D P E P s 1 X E E D E N S (C) 2008Tribune Media Services, Inc.2/22/08 All rights reserved.DOWN 1 Localize the soundtrack 2 Candler or Gray 3 Convened 4 Pish! 5 Scorching superficially 6 Part of GPA 7 Attempt to disprove 8 Mohammed’s favorite wife 9 Baton Rouge sch.10 Much in demand 11 Concerning bees 12 Sex researcher Hite 13 Nincompoops 18 French islands ACROSS 1 Territory’s future, perhaps 10 Knight’s mail 15 Long-time New Yorker cartoonist 16 Use a razor 17 Peculiar deviations 18 Sharpens 19 Freeway entrances 20 Lillian or Dorothy 22 Soil 23 Pique performance 24 Madame Curie 25 Gillette blade 26 List-ending abbr: 27 “Punking Out” group 29 Not at home 30 Viewing twins?32 Selling feature 35 Highland hillsides 36 Repeatedly 42 Lyric poem 43 Staggering 44 Commercial bits 47 Canasta combination 49 Singer Lou 50 From___to stern 51 Man or Capri 52 Out of 53 Earth model 54 Wading bird 56 Like wind and rain boizzrz •pe/uesaj siqbu hv oui ‘ssojAjas eipajM eunquiaoozlo) S 3 N 1 1 3 d V S 3 1 1 S H d o s V S V H 1 paAios aizznj s.Aepuj H 1 V 8 s 3 S n LAi V a 58 Saw’s cutters 59 Most peculiar 60 Spindrift 61 Rabble DOWN 1 Scanty 2 Renter 3 AEC word 4 Entice 5 Historic periods 6 Kubrick’s computer 7 Artful paper-folding 8 Long golf club 9 Flopping, in London 10 One Wednesday 11 Valerie Harper sitcom 12 Most easterly 13 14 21 24 27 28 30 31 32 33 34 Computer brand 48 God of Thebes Watson of golf 49 Ohio city Online notes 51 Golfer Ballesteros Discernment 53 “ in Toyland” Contents abbreviation 54 Early-stage seed Maui feast 55 Crimean resident Hint at 56 Sick and tired Add color to 57 Office furniture Definite article 62 Dent or corn starter?Slip away from 63 Clumsy fellow Old treasure 64 10 of calendars T-bone or strip 65 Thai ethnic group Actor Franco 66 Ky.neighbor Departure Remembers, once 67 School org.1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 1 9 10 h 12 13 14 ’5 " 17 18 19 20 ¦ 2, 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ¦ 30 ¦ 31 32 33 ¦ 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 ¦ 46 47 48 49 50 S' ¦ 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 ¦ 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 1 69 1 71 ri By Willy A.Wiseman 2/22/08 Prairie Province 37 Soft-toy stuff Use veto power 38 Mommie’s last name?Says over 39 Lance of the NFL Listen to 40 Artis of the NBA Astronaut Jemison 41 Response to a ques.Make roof repairs 44 Expiates Edna Ferber novel 45 Cheapen Bishopric 46 Refines ore Container with a tap 48 Mississippi triangle Followers on an ancient Greek 50 Works hard theory 53 Actress Lollobrigida Evade 55 “Hallowed be name More rank 57 Nunn or Donaldson 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 * ¦ 11 12 13 14 15 1 ,« 17 1 1 19 20 22 23 24 1 26 27 28 ¦ 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 ¦ * 44 45 46 47 48 ¦ 49 50 51 1 53 54 55 ¦ 56 57 58 59 60 By Josiah Breward 2/23/08 page 24 Friday, February 22, 2008 ; ¦¦¦tue» RECORD Galt Pipers women’s hockey team PpJSpS* **&*mmi mmm r W \S 'V \ > y fe '*££ Mao** On Tuesday, February 12 the Galt Pipers women’s hockey team traveled to Vermont for a pair of exhibition games.The first encounter had Galt up against the Division II champions Mississquoi Valley Union Thunderbirds.The Pipers fell behind by a goal midway through the first period but began the third period up 3-1 on a hat-trick from Melissa Maclver.Although the Thunderbirds narrowed the gap by a goal, Erica Porter tallied the insurance marker for a 4-2 Piper victory, with Galt outshooting Mississquoi by a margin of 27-15.A couple of hours later Galt was in St.Albans to take on the powerful Division I champions Bellows Free Academy Comets.The 13 member Piper team came up with a hard fought and well deserved victory over the surprised Comets by a score of 3-1.Once again the Pipers’ scoring machine Melissa Maclver opened the scoring mid-way through the 1st period which ended in a 1-1 tie.In the 2nd period, the tired Pipers came out with drive and determination and went up 3-1 on goals by Maclver and Brittany Shar-man.Solid defense, tireless forechecking and stellar goaltending by Katie Booth all contributed to this exceptional win for the Pipers who were outshot 20-16.This season the Galt girls have gone undefeated in league play and in Montreal’s College Jean Eude tournament in which goaltender Katie Booth recorded 5 straight shutouts.The women Pipers only loss this year came in the finals of Montreal’s Notre Dame tournament where they lost in a shootout.YOU COULD WIN A 2008' TOYOTA YARIS! 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