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Suprem Automobile 819-821-9272 www.supremautomobile.com WEEKEND EDITION 95 CENTS + TAXES.PM#0040007682 Friday, April 11, 2008 Fighting Demolition PERRY BEATON Architect Roberpierre Monnier wants to save the centenary community centre in Ste-Catherine de Hatley.See page 3.Cost hikes and hurting businesses North Hatley warns Lennoxville By Jen Young Sherbrooke With Lennoxville residents pondering recent proposals to bury utility wires and widen sidewalks, their neighbours in North Hatley recently experienced a similar facelift and warn of coming hardships.“Lennoxville is a lot like North Hatley,” said long time North Hatley restaurant owner Jay Laprise.“When all the students leave it’s really just the residents left and businesses have to depend on local customers.In the long run losing a few months of business or a big slow down is death to a lot of people.“It may look nice in the long run, but you have to think of what you will get out of it.You may see a few new fancy benches, trees, and new sidewalks but is it worth it for what you have to endure?” Two summers ago the town of North Hatley approved changing the sidewalks, repaving downtown roads, and initially anticipated the burial of utility wires (though that last never happened).Please see Wires on Page 4 Two more legal letters Damages claimed in Bury By Sarah Rogers Sherbrooke Bury councillor James Cork has been hit with yet another legal notice, in light of two controversial letters he authored and distributed publicly in recent months.At a Monday working session of politicians before the regular monthly council meeting, Cork and the Please see Bury on Page It Flood watch Everybody’s got their eye on water levels PAGE 11 On a roll The Cougars win and prepare to keep on winning PAGE 12 Editorial .6 Sports .12 Births & Deaths.15 Annie’s Mailbox .16 Comics.17 Classifieds.18 Horoscope.22 Crossword.23 THE 2008 TRUCK up to *8000 In rebates and get $ 1 OOOof free accessories •S-'NC Microsoft Come and see the 2008 with the "all new' What are the "hands-free" advantages of Sync?Voice-activated, hands-free functionality means less distraction while driving.As both your mobile phone and music player ore fully integrated, you're able to cocentrate on the road.Call me for more information T Let my ^ experience find the right vehicle k for you! a YE 819-563-4466 otf^e 5-822-8055 ceil Over 14 years experience page 2 Friday, April 1 1, 2008 ; ' ¦THE» RECORD wmm Corrections LOTO QUÉBEC Draw results: 2008-04-09 20 21 22 29 39 41 rnnsaaa 09 12 13 21 38 41 Bonus Bonus WINNERS o 0 10 680 13,354 10.551 Prizes $2,000,000.00 $75,000.00 $750.00 $75.00 $10.00 $5.00 $758,883.00 Prizes $4,629,379.00 $114,990.20 $2,521.90 $87.70 $10.00 $5.00 $16,308,104 $4,000,000 Winners 6/6 2 i/6+b 3 ,/6 113 16 6,153 1/6 121,298 76+b 90,468 Total sales Next grand prize (approx ) 6/6 5/6+b 5/6 4/6 3/6 2/6+b Total sales Egtra 2564808 TONIGHT S JACKPOT $12,000,000 (approx.) Celebrating learning and leadership Due to an editing error, the location of the former coop building was mistated in the story “Conflicting interests” in the April 10 Record.It is in fact located on College Street.Also, we got the phone number wrong for those who want to collect $60 for their old fridge from Hydro Quebec.Call 1-877-49-FRIGO (37446).Above, Geraldine Murray filling out a ticket for one of the many drawings.At left, Irma Chapman, Jo Smyth, and Muriel Watson.Bury courses Snow, sleet and rain didn’t keep several dozen adult learners from attending a party in their honour at the Eaton Valley Community Learning Centre in Bury last Friday night as part of Quebec’s Week of Adult Learning.Literacy in Action co-hosted the event at Pope Memorial Elementary, where the centre is based, and attendees were eligible for several prize drawings.Winners were awarded books related to the theme of the class in which they were involved.“Not only are these adults taking part and contributing to local learning activities but they are sending a powerful message to local school children about the value (and pleasure!) of lifelong learning,” reads a release.“Among the numerous courses and activities COURTESY Above at far left: A few of the prize winners; at back, Muriel Watson, Mike Coates, Durwood Dougherty; front, Irma Chapman, Beth Strapps, and Karen Blouin, all of whom have been actively participating in activities of the Eaton Valley Community Learning Centre.Above, Mr.and Mrs.Watson with Pope Memorial principal Luc Rodrigue.An Internet café evening is held weekly on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m.in the school’s community room.Many of these activities rely on volunteers or on partnerships with community organizations, including the Lennoxville & District Women’s Centre, Townshippers, Association, Townshippers, Foundation, St.Paul’s Rest Home and the Eastern Townships CEDEC.The Eaton Valley Community Learning Centre is a collaboration between Pope Memorial school and New Horizons Adult Education Centre (in Sherbrooke), both of the Eastern Townships School Board.at the CLC over the past year have been scrapbooking, Pilâtes, tele-health information sessions, the launch of an easy-read lifelong learning collection of books, workshops for parents, watercolour painting, an introductory computer course, and, most recently, an intergeneration project entitled Farms Alive!” Weather Today: Sunny.Becoming cloudy in the afternoon.Low of plus 2.High 8.Saturday: Snow or rain.Low zero.High plus 3.Sunday: Mix of sun and cloud.Low minus 5.High 7.Monday: Mix of sun and cloud.Low minus 7.High 6.Ben by Daniel Shelton 1 CAN T WORK IN THIS THINGHT5 NOTA CU&ICL&l IT'5 NOTHING HUTA CARPeOARPBOM) mm m fft-AMp RECORD Friday, April 1 1, 2008 page 3 Architect wants building saved Mould and bad plumbing By Rita Legault Sherbrooke A proposal to demolish the centenary community centre in Ste-Catherine de Hatley and build a new one is an “insult to sustainable development and local heritage,” says local architect Roberpierre Monnier.“At a time when we are mourning the loss of a heritage building in Quebec City due to a devastating fire and that everyone is worried about preserving religious heritage buildings, in Ste-Cather-ine de Hatley they have announced the likely destruction of a local heritage building based on a report that has not been made public.” Monnier said architect Pierre Cabana, a former president of Magog’s historical society, has produced a report that favours the demolition of the 105-year-old community centre and the construction of more modern, functional one.Monnier said he has been unable to get a copy of the report from the town, but he insists there are alternatives.While the building has been neglected for a number of years, it is still solid, said Monnier.But he admits the community hall is damp and that it has mould problems and it’s no wonder the people who use the space, mainly seniors from the Golden Age Club, want a new one.But Monnier insists the building, and the 100 years of village heritage it represents, can be preserved.Monnier said the church, the presbytery, and the community centre are the only surviving buildings following a major fire in 1949 that destroyed the village.According to town historian Jacqueline Hallé, council decided to build the multifunctional municipal hall in 1903 when Mayor Olivier Martin and secretary-treasurer Ulric Palardy signed a contract to purchase land from Honoré Courtemanche.As well as housing town meetings, the elevated basement underneath held the town’s road maintenance equipment.Local architect Michael Grayson, who has worked on preserving several local churches, said the building is unique.He notes the hall has a “boomtown” facade, an architectural feature popular in old westerns where the front elevation of the building is heightened to make it look more imposing.In 1948, the building’s foundation was lowered by five feet and a new concrete foundation transformed the town garage into a basement, notes Halle.A ill till -»—- JNAÜTMRE PERRY BEATON Roberpierre Monnier says there’s history, and social and environmental issues to consider.16-foot extension was also built onto the back.“The issue is not just one of heritage and history, there are also social and environmental issues to consider,” said Monnier, who noted that demolishing the hall will create some 10 to 15 containers of garbage that would be carted to the dump.Building a new one will create almost as much construction debris.Mayor Jacques Demers said the decision to demolish is not final, but that’s the option council plans to present to townspeople.Demers said that on Monday, Orford MNA Pierre Reid announced the town could receive a provincial infrastructure grant of $338,000 to demolish the Centre Communautaire Armand-Choquette and build a new community centre valued at about $775,000.Added to that would be another $64,000 of rural pact money for town projects.“We have an opportunity and we want to present it to the public,” Demers said, noting the grants must be used for a new construction and cannot be used to preserve the old building.Demers said the town hired Pierre Cabana to study the possibility of preserving the existing community hall.“He said nothing can be done,” De- Looking for work?Trying to choose a career?Job Links can help! 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ior the Arlie C.Fearon Transport \JJo-Ed Softball Team April 12,h 5-7 p.m.at the A.N.A.F.“Hut” Tickets are available for $15 each by contacting David Beaulieu 819-566-8833 ext.3357 For those who are interested, there will be a dance afterwards, featuring Quart O’ Rye for the nominal fee of $2.50 All proceeds go towards our trip to the Canadian Nationals this summer, which are being held in Moncton, New Brunswick.in Thank you for your support! ® problems, including a foundation that is leaking and plumbing that not longer meets modern standards.Water in the building, which comes from a surface well, is of poor quality and an artesian well must be dug.The mayor noted those sanitary concerns forced the shutdown of the town’s Meals on Wheels program last year.Demers said the town also must meet certain government regulations to make the building accessible to the disabled, which would mean installing ramps.A new, single-story building would eliminate those costly investments and make the hall more accessible and more functional.He notes the building is used a few times a week by the Golden Age Club, is used by town recreational activities and is rented for community events.The new building would be slightly larger than the current premises and would contain a multi-purpose room, a collapsible stage, a room divider so the hall can be used for more than one event at a time, as well as a kitchen, a cloakroom and bathrooms.But Monnier said if the town needs more meeting rooms, there is plenty of space at the town’s church and presbytery that is seldom used.Demers said that in 2005, former Mayor Gilles Boisvert consulted the population about replacing the community hall.At the time, townspeople were divided between preserving and demolishing it.Monnier said those who favoured a new hall were mainly those who were using it.Monnier said he has been one of the few to speak out against the possible demolition of the community.“People are afraid to express themselves in a small community,” he said, expressing the hope that townsfolk will show up and speak out at a gathering next week.The public meeting will be held at 8 p.m.Wednesday April 16 at the Centre Communautaire, Armand-Choquette, 85 de la Grande rue.ANNUAL JAMIE COLES MEMORIAL DART TOURNAMENT SATURDAY APRIL 12TH SPONSORED BY NORTH HATLEY ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR.242 95 JACKSON HEIGHTS NORTH HATLEY 5 GAMES 501 DOUBLE IN DOUBLE OUT PICK OF HAT FOR PARTNERS $5.00 PER PLAYER OPEN TO ALL REFRESHMENTS AND FOOD AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE DAY ALL PROCEEDS FROM TOURNAMENT AND CANTEEN GO TO THE JAMIE COLES SCHOLARSHIP FUND ALEXANDER GALT REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL “Everyone Welcome" 819-842-2933 page 4 Friday, April 11, 2008 =RECORD= Wires: Cont’d from Page 1 Laprise said he, as well as many other Main Street business owners, saw the effects of torn up roads and construction for what he said was way longer and more expensive than anticipated.It was a “nightmare”.“Pedestrian traffic was down to nothing because all the construction was just dangerous,” he said, referring to work that lasted almost the whole summer.“I couldn’t receive deliveries, because the trucks couldn’t get here, and the tourists didn’t come.Luckily for me, a lot of the workers came here to eat, but that wasn’t the case for the boutiques or other stores.It was a mess with mud, holes, and bumps.If you can see the greater good it is what it is, but I would suggest that residents be informed.It’s a big job and anything can happen.Something always-goes wrong and it always costs more than it is supposed to.” Laprise said it was not worth it in the end.“Me personally, I feel that the money they spent is way ridiculous for what we got.The powers that be always know and they only tell us what they think we need to know, so I suggest you really know what’s to come before you sign up for anything.” North Hatley director director Leonard Castagner said the reason the utility wire burial idea fell through was the more than $1 million price tag that came with it.“It was the cost,” he said.“It was burying wires from three companies, cable, telecom and hydro, and when we heard the final cost it was way too high for what the citizens could pay.If someone from hydro ever asks why people don’t bury their wires, that’s the reason.” The small tourist village on Lake Massawippi learned first hand what can happen when residents are opposed to such expenses.“If it’s a borrowing by-law then the citizens have a right to oppose it,” Castagner said with an exhausted gasp.“We learned that residents can exercise that right for sure.” Last year a referendum was demanded by taxpayers after a proposal was made for another phase of road-related construction.The residents won out and the project was refused.Lennoxville residents will need to wait for a final estimation of cost and impact before they are able to decide whether they wish to contest any form of bor-rowing or zoning bylaws.But, they are free to address any concerns or question to the borough office at 819-569-9388.About burying utility wires Centre de santé et de services sociaux -Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Sherbrooke Health and Social Servîtes Centre University institute of Geriatrics of Sherbrooke Hydro’s estima tes By Jen Young Sherbrooke According to a Hydro-Quebec spokeswoman, the burial of utility wires is the new trend and if communities can handle the costs, the result is an increase in property values, fewer electrical outages, and a safer community.The majority of the audience at Tuesday’s public consultation questioned the Lennoxville borough’s idea to bury wires.Borough president Doug MacAulay said that the estimated cost, just to hide the Hydro wires, was around $5 million, but was not familiar with individual costs to Queen and College street building owners for connection.According to Hydro’s Geneviève Dufort, estimates usually include all costs.“I don’t know where (the borough) received their estimate, but connection charges are usually included in the estimate,” she said Thursday.“Burying the wires usually helps the town because they can plan around the work Hydro has to do.Since we need to dig up a section of the street this is usually when municipalities will plan sidewalk repairs, and aquaduct work.Since the road is already dug up it can save money.” Dufort said only a part of any road is under construction at any given time.She could not estimate how long the work would take in Lennoxville because she’s not familiar with the project, nor the location.Hydro does offer some financial assistance, Dufort confirmed.“We have one plan that is for burying existing wires, which is what you are referring to, and there is another for burying new wires or extending an area,” she said.“In burying existing wires there are two options.One is if a municipality asks to have wires buried throughout its area then Hydro pays 30 per cent of the bill.This only consists of hydro; any other utili- iiiliMi I health -a shared passion Are you satisfied with the health services we provide?The HSSC-UIGS would like to know your level of satisfaction on the quality of its care and services.Between April 15 and 25, 2008, you may be asked to answer a telephone survey concerning your level of satisfaction if, during the last year, you received services from; • CLSC (Sherbrooke) • Day Centre (St-Vincent) • D’Youville Hospital and Residential Centre ¦ Rehabilitation « Day Hospital • Argyll Hospital and Residential Centre • Geriatric external clinics • Geriatric short term hospitalisation ¦ Geriatric psychiatry Survey performed by a specialized and independent firm.Confidentiality is assured ties are at the municipality’s expense.In the case of patrimonial or cultural buildings we form partnerships with other utility companies and Hydro pays 70 per cent of the overall bill, including the charges from other companies.” Dufort said cost is really the only negative.She said more than 40 per cent of power outages are caused by fallen branches or trees near overhead distribution lines.“There are less outages, but fixing the problem may take a little longer so that technicians can investigate the wires underground.With lines under ground there needs to be an above ground transformer.Not at every house, but depending on the size of the project these transformers have to be accessible at all times.” The above ground green squares must remain in plain sight and they come with strict rules.For instance, plants and trees can never be planted within .6 meters.If maintenance employees cannot access the transformer they remove the shrubs and vegetation at the landowner’s expense.Giving children the chance to fly a kite without worry, and decreasing the sight of sagging wires that obstruct views is definitely a selling point for the initiative, and Duford said a lack of wires can even increase the resale value of a building.“A town with no wires is nicer and estheti-cally pleasing to the eye.It increases the value of that area and wireless homes and communities are becoming more and more sought after by people looking to purchase land.” She said that in the United States, most new residential developments have an underground distribution network, and in Western Canada 50 per cent of new distribution lines are beneath the surface.In Quebec, wire-free environments are becoming a feature of th( urban landscape.Residents with questions pertaining to the procedure of burying wires can visit www.hydroquebec.com/livingwirefree/index.html.Another One Down PH mm final • * ; Wmmm dPHfe , Jp • y.* aS&p jH PERRY BEATON King Street’s old Capitol neutre in downtown Sherbrooke was torn down yesterday to make room for a new building. : —ni k» RECORD Friday, April 11, 2008 page 5 : Bpl f 1 *> Notification of Appointment ‘Attempting to repopulate Sutton’ Mayor says development is needed By Sarah Rogers SHERBROOKE Sutton’s urban plan continues to draw local opposition, as a provincial commission on municipal affairs determines if the blueprint is sound.The Commission municipale du Quebec (CMQ) held a packed public forum Wednesday evening as part of its review to ensure that three of the five proposed bylaws that make up the urban plan conform to existing rules.The bylaws dictate local zoning, allotment and construction regulations within the municipality.The CMQ heard from more than 50 residents and town representatives in order to make a final ruling in the coming weeks.Tlie commission will study the urban plan and give an overall appraisal of it by the first of May," said Sutton Mayor Ken Hill in an interview.Afterwards, the town will open a registry, and if the re-quired minimum number of residents sign, the urban plan will go to referendum.Otherwise, Hill said, the by-laws will be considered adopted.Tensions around local development became heated when town council passed a resolution last August giving the go-ahead to Couche Tard, the country’s largest convenience store chain, to move into a downtown gas station site.Municipal regulations require the new building to be finished in clapboard and to post wooden signage, but many residents say they want to see a public park created in its place.Couche Tard still has its permit, but the company is waiting on zoning changes to be confirmed before constructing the new dépanneur.Although the urban plan was adopted in latejanuary, the CMQ intervened after receiving 48 complaints from Sutton residents on the file, substantially more than the five complaint minimum that requires their involvement.The urban plan is heavily criticized, Hill believes, because it allows for development in the town’s centre, where some residents have taken a NIMBY (not in my backyard) attitude.But residents say the plan largely ignores the conservation of the area’s ecosystems and excludes citizens from the town-planning process.Sutton’s mayor said the plan aims to revitalize the community and attract new permanent residents, rather than just the stream of tourists Sutton sees year-round.The town’s population has remained steady for almost three decades.Hill points out, only now it is home to an aging population.The urban plan means multi-family dwellings can be built in the centre of town, which Hill likens to affordable and accessible housing.“I’d rather be attempting to repopulate Sutton than sit- Airport crash ting back and doing nothing,” lie said.A 25-year-old Acton Vale man suffered serious injuries after his single-seater KR-1 aircraft crashed Wednesday afternoon, only metres from the landing strip at the Drummondville airport.A radio operator at the airport immediately called 911, and Olivier Bisail-lon was taken to St.Croix Hospital shortly afterwards with serious but not life-threatening injuries.Airport staff believe wind may have been a factor in the incident.Founded in 7 946, CCH Canadian Limited is an innovative Canadian company, member of the Wolters Kluwer family, a multi-national services company based in 26 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Friday, April 11, 2008 ^RECORD: Community Forum The church as a meeting place Comm unity groups pay a pittance in rent As a first year university student, I remember learning how to use footnotes.“Acknowledge your sources,” we were taught.If you are quoting, use quotation marks and acknowledge your source with a footnote.This was easy enough.Sometimes, though, the lines blurred between the thought I read and the thought I thought I thought.(See how confusing it can be?) At one point I gave up using secondary sources and resorted to thinking on my own, and for diversion, read interdisciplinary work to give some fresh angles for looldng at the work.Many years later, as a minister, I am free to think for myself, but I am constantly using commentaries and resources to sharpen and direct my work.When I preach, I do not burden my congregation with all of the ci- - tâtions or sources.But in my VIEWPOINT notes of preparation I still cite the sources, and even the page numbers.I hear ________ echoing in my ears, to this day: “Ac-knowledge your sources.” I would like this to be part of all we do in the community as well.As an arts community, as a community working for social justice with advocacy groups and self-help organizations: Acknowledge your sources.Where do we get our support?Throughout the Townships, and throughout Canada, community organizations and small groups meet in church buildings.Sometimes they pay rent, or give a stipend to the church, but rarely do these amounts come close to covering the expense of upkeep of the buildings.Congregations have seen offering their space to community groups as an outreach, and have been happy to support the groups with the resources they have to share.Many of these buildings require enormous upkeep, and a very few people are giving sacrificially to keep their church buildings open.These people — many of them on pensions — need to be acknowledged and Rev.Wendy MacLean thanked.The church has changed over the past generation.Much of the work that was the purview of the church has been taken on by the community and the government.This is good news! This has created a “common-wealth” in the best sense of the word.In the Lord’s Prayer we pray “Thy Kingdom come”; this commonwealth is far from the kingdom, but it is a glimpse of what is possible when we share the resources of creation with love and care.Has the church become a footnote in all this well-being?Or is it even acknowledged as a source of the motivation to reach out, to share and bless, to love and serve our neighbours as brothers and sisters?The church has been guilty of many transgressions, but the abiding message has created and continues to create a community of care and hope.If health care — “hospitality for body and soul” — has been taken over by the government, we can be thankful, and acknowledge the source: the religious brothers and sisters who devoted their Please see Church on Page 10 RECORD P.0.Box 1200 SherbrookeJIH 516 or 1195 Galt E„ SherbrookeJIG 1Y7 Fax: 819-569-3945 i-MAii : newsroom@sherbrookerecord.cora Website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Kenneth Wells Publisher .(819) 569-9511 Eleanor Brown Editor .(819) 5696345 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 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) *43-5155 MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 year 120.00 6.00 9.45 $135.45 6 months 63.00 3.15 4.96 S71.ll 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 The 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 Letter to the editor Organizing it all Dear editor Since the passing of Douglas Johnston (“Kids banned from vegetable garden at fair time; Doug Johnston passes away at 95”, March 14 Record), many lives have changed.So many share the pain of his loss, which will never go away.Doug was one of a kind in more than one way.He was involved with many societies such as: the Quebec Farmer’s Association, Artificial Inseminators, 4 H Club, the Stanstead County Agricultural and Horticultural societies and others with endless devotion and dedication.He was genuine and real, when he had something to say, he didn’t hold back.The Scottish temper flared every now and then when he had worked too long and was tired.We all knew when to keep quiet and just do what was expected.Doug is responsible for many members joining all these societies.He always knew who would be reliable and do their share of the work.His memory never failed nor did his dedication.On the last day of his life on earth his concern was getting the fair book to the printer and all the ads being picked up.There will never be anyone to replace this man.When one speaks of someone special, my mind goes to Douglas Johnston.Of course the old saying goes “Behind every good man there is a good woman.” Irene Patterson Johnston was that woman.She and Sandy worked hard on the farm in order for Doug to be able to be so active in so many organizations.Irene also is extremely special.She stood behind Doug no matter what.She was the wind beneath his wings.I am sure as I am writing this that he and all those who have gone before him are working on a book for heaven.He will organize it when all the ads are in.God bless dear friend, we will always love and miss you.Leslie and Janie Webster Stanstead RECORD Friday, April 1 1, 2008 page 7 Pothole! Pothole! The future of the laptops Yell it out loud It’s been awhile since 1 commented on the state of our roads in Quebec and particularly, bridges.I think that since my tirade a few years ago about construction on the College Street bridge in Lennoxville, all bridges have it in for me.Coming back into Lennoxville this weekend, we hit an enormous pothole that cracked a hubcap, sent it flying and bent a rim on one of the wheels.When my husband went back to look for the hubcap, it took him a few moments as there were two other hubcaps lying there, an indication that we were not the only victims of this gaping hole.It was the second time this winter that this happened.The other time, I was alone in the car with my two dogs and I slammed into a hole that flattened my tire and yes, bent a rim.This caused me to think about how such accidents could be avoided.After all, drivers are taught to “look far” when they drive.The problem with looking far is that you can’t see that pothole on the ground that is right in front of you.We need an invention that can warn the driver that a pothole is ahead of him or her.Countries have flags that identify them.Could we not have such a warning device for a pothole and make it a bright colour, say orange, that would stand out to the driver?This could save so many car owners damage to their cars and the expense of having it repaired.Ah, just a minute.My husband just leaned over my shoulder to inform me that this is exactly what is used to warn drivers of hazards in the road.I see.May 1 inquire where the heck those markers were when 1 hit these potholes?All sarcasm aside, 1 realize that we live in a harsh climate.I can even accept that this damages our roads.CAA’s pot- hole watch website, (www.caaquebec.com/nids/en/nids.asp?action=retour) claims that the freezing and thawing cycle and overweight trucks cause pot holes.It also states that poor road conditions increase fuel consumption by 35 per cent.1 don’t know why this is so but I do know that with the price of gas, I don’t need anything to increase my fuel consumption.I spend too much on the stuff already.If the government can’t afford to fix all those potholes right away, can’t they mark them properly?Maybe the price of road markers is going up too and our municipal government is concerned that they might have to raise taxes if they put a few more markers down around the potholes that are all over our streets and roads.Yes, times are tough so we need to be creative.Maybe this could be a job for students.They could stand by the road and yell, “Pothole, pothole!” to passing cars.I completely understand that we can’t afford to hire them but this could be considered as a community service credit that would get the kids out into the fresh air and give them an opportunity to exercise their lungs a bit.If this is all too far fetched, maybe, just maybe, somebody might figure out a way to get those potholes fixed before people actually hurt themselves when their tires blow out.I nearly lost control of my car the first time and I was very grateful to be driving a Subaru with all wheel drive so that I regained control quickly and didn’t put my dogs in the hospital.I know I don't count.Fixing potholes in Quebec is just too radical a concept so it’s back to the drawing board.although I really do fancy kids yelling “Pothole! Pothole!” You know you like it too.Ellen Goldfinch may be reached at RADIOMOTHER@HOTMAIL.COM.Somebody’s Mother Ellen Goldfinch PERRY BEATON «a ¦ Bye-bye?¦ » |he Eastern Townships School .' ’Board has seen fit to post a press | release on its website announc-JL.ing that the Cirque du Soleil is using ETSB laptop technology even though fewer than a handful of students are involved; however, the board has not announced on its website that its policy of providing a take-home laptop for every child in the system from Grade three to 11 is being discontinued.Instead the non-informed taxpayer and potential school-board voter has heard from parents, teachers and the occasional article in The Record that a consultation process is taking place with staff and parents and that laptops will be “provided only to students and teachers where its most effective usage has been determined." Considering the fact that nearly all students who are big enough to tote one home already do so, what does the ETSB propose to do?Provide those students of parents who are particularly effusive with praise with an extra laptop?The whole operation seems to be one of control: “Use the laptops or lose them.” Many schools willingly contributed funds from their own operating budgets to the school board laptop fund.Will these same schools now be asked to hand over their computers to a school that uses the laptops more “effectively?” Or is it payback time to those schools and, in particular, their governing boards who refused to pass budgets that earmarked local funds to be used for payment of the laptop program?The ETSB did decide to publicize a study about the laptop program that has been available on the Internet for quite some time.The Center for the Study of Learning and Performance (CSLP) evaluated the third year of the initiative.This study has very little content but a lot of padding.CSLP sounds very official but it consists of a small group of researchers based at Concordia University.They were to do a long-term study on the initiative, but the CSLP lost its federal research money.(It was hit by the general cutbacks after the federal sponsorship scandals though it was not in any way involved with the latter.) The research refers to only the one year (2003-’04), which was the first year of general usage of laptops by all schools.In the two previous years only a small number of schools were experimenting with laptops.The testing was a rushed job and from what I witnessed as a principal at the time, it was of absolutely no statistical use as a base line, its intended purpose.The report itself refers to this hurried administration of the Canadian Achievement Tests (CAT) but does not seriously explore the ramifications of this.Though the research paper consists of over 200 pages, the only original finding from the actual testing is the following, quoted from the ETSB-CSLP newsletter: “The only relationship that Please see Laptops on Page 10 I Beg To Differ Ronald Ewing Centre de santé et de services sociaux de Memphrémaqog INVITATION-INVITATION-INVITATION Residents of MRC de Memphrémagog are invited to attend the annual general meeting of the CSSSM's Users' and Residents' Committees J Date; Sunday, April 20, 2008 Time: 1:30 p.m.to 3:30 p.m.Location: Salle du Bonheur (placement cafeteria) \ 50, rue St-Patrice Est in Magog y The main purposes of these committees are informing users and residents about their rights and obligations, promoting the improvement and quality of living conditions, and accompanying and assisting users, residents, their families, or their representatives.The main business during the assembly will be the presentation of committee activity reports and action plans for the upcoming year as well as the holding of elections.Pierre Desautels, Chair, Users' Committee Michel Desjardins, Chair, Residents' Committee A Sherbrooke work crew has a go at pothole. page 8 Friday, April II, 2008 ¦ INK — RECORD Our School's Page Waterloo Elementary •> $ *V ¦ • Well, we are back from spring break and Easter vacation and looking forward to getting back into our everyday routines.As 1 had mentioned in the last school page we were getting ready to celebrate Carnival Day on February 29th.Well, we had a blast.We went for a wagon ride, roasted marshmallows, played tug of war, played toss with a giant Subway ball and went sliding.The weather co-operated and the sun shone down on us.We ended the day on a really nice note by sharing hot chocolate and watching a picture slideshow, which allowed us to see how the other groups enjoyed their experiences.I would like to thank everyone involved for making it such a wonderful day.Now to get to some of the events that will be coming up in the next few weeks.On Monday, May 5, we will be participating in an event called Music Monday.Music Monday was launched in May 2005 by the Coalition for Music Education in Canada to celebrate the importance of music in our society and to demonstrate the vital role music education plays in the lives of all Canadians.Music Monday, which is celebrated annually on the first Monday of May, is a series of outdoor concerts performed by children in school music programs across the country that are united by one piece of music at the exact same time.The idea behind of Music Monday is simple — everyone sings or plays the Music Monday theme song at the exact same time on the same day right across the country.This years’ event will take place at 1 at W.E.S on the playground.Keep your fingers crossed for some good weather! We are encouraged to create our own programs and celebrate in our own special way.We are also encouraged to make our celebration as big as possible by joining with other community schools or inviting local musicians to join in.Music Monday is not limited to school music students.We want to reach out to musicians, music organizations, and music-lovers everywhere.Music Monday is an opportunity for us to demonstrate, in a tangible way, what music means to us and why it is important.It demonstrates the power that music has to unite us and how, by working together in harmony, we can make something truly beautiful.Music Monday also demonstrates how music makes connections in our society creating meaningful links with school children, professional musicians, music and art lovers, government and private enterprise.And most importantly, it shows how music needs to be strongly rooted in our school system.Through this demonstration, we can create a level of interest and participation that engages the public and channels the support of the many Canadians who believe and champion the importance of preserving quality music programs in our schools.So, if you are interested in joining us for a wonderful afternoon, please feel free to contact me at cymbaluke@ped.etsb.qc.ca.Grades 3,4/5,6 and Sec.1 are busy fundraising for our end-of-year trips.We are currently selling Applesnax applesauce tubes, a healthy and delicious snack.A box of eight tubes is selling for $4 with half of the proceeds coming directly to our school.So far the response has been great.Grade 6 will be going on a field trip to Ottawa to visit museums, and the Parliament buildings.They are very excited and have been doing a lot of their own fundraisers within the school.Many of our students have been practicing for the upcoming play that is being put on by the P.P.O.Curtains go up on Friday, May 9 so please keep that date free and come and encourage our future actors.You never know, one day you might be able to say, I knew so-and-so when.We held a Coffee House on Saturday, April 5th at 7.This event was put on by the P.P.O.I know that a lot of hard work and time have been invested into this and I would like them to know that we truly appreciate everything they do for our school.That is it for now.Until next month! 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Red, 12,753 km.$12,995 FOCUS ZX4 SE.auto, air, grey, 14,999 km.$12,995 FOCUS ZX5, auto, full, grey, 17,422 km.$13,995 GRAND MARQUIS LS, full, grey, 22,138 km.$21,995 2006 BUICK ALLURE CX.air, tilt, blue, 34,301 km.$13,995 TAURUS SE, air, tilt, floor shift, grey, 49,900 km.$11,995 HONDA CIVIC COUPE DX, standard, extended warranty, grey, 40,030 km.$13,495 MUSTANG GT, convertible, auto, red.25,9168 km.$29,639 2005 FOCUS SES, auto, full, beige, 21,649 km.$10,995 FIVE-HUNDRED LIMITED, AWD, full, red, 59,728 km.$16,779 FOCUS SE, auto, air, grey, 49,018 km $9,936 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, 4d, auto, air.tilt, grey, 52,659 km.$9,995 FREESTYLE AWD, V6, auto, 4x4, full, 7 passenger, black, 46,522 km $16,750 FOCUS SE, auto, air, grey, 49,018 km.$10,936 2004 TAURUS SEL, full, sunroof, spoiler, grey, 66,037 km.$11,995 TOYOTA COROLLA CE, 4 door, auto, air, green, 64,517 km.$11,995 FOCUS SW SE, air, auto, grey, 83,823 km.$8,995 FOCUS ZX5, auto, full, Toundra, 48,156 km.$9,995 FOCUS SW SE, manual, grey, 75,350 km.$7,952 2003 FOCUS ZX5, auto, 5 door, full, red, 107,766 km.$8,995 FOCUS SE, auto, air, grey, 51,913 km.$8,956 FOCUS ZTW, SW.auto, A/C, full, grey, 97,327 km.$9,995 FOCUS SW SE, auto, full guarantee 72/150, 87,546 km.$8,971 2002 FOCUS SW, auto, air, grey, 130,021 km.$6,995 VOLKS NEW BEATTLE GLS, standard, air, plus more, grey, 79,347 km.$9,910 2001 TAURUS SW, full, beige, 100,219 km.$6,995 FOCUS ZTS, auto, full, gold, 89,391 km.$6,944 TRUCKS 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, 4x4.full, burgundy, 8,716 km $49,995 F150 S-CREW HARLEY DAVIDSON.4x4, full, ametis, 32,289 km.$34,995 F150 S-CREW, 4x4, Lariat, full, leather, sunroof, grey, 33,800 km.$32,995 FORD EDGE SE, AWD, air, cruise, tilt and more! Red, 32,758 km.$24,995 LINCOLN MXK, AWD, 4x4 full, grey, 31,168 km $32,995 FREESTAR SPORT, full, leather, TV-DVD, red, 23,519 km.$19,829 SPORT TRACK, V8, 4x4, LTD, full, beige, 28,968 km.$27,625 SPORT TRAC XLT, 4x4, auto., full, burgandy, 20,973 km $27,735 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, 4x4, full, beige, 20,667 km $44,995 2006 RANGER EDGE SC, V6, auto, 4x2, air, black, 32,265 km.$15,995 ECONOLINE E150, V8, auto, air, grey, 31,000 km.$16,995 RANGER STX SC, 4x2, V6, 4L, standard, air, yellow, 16,5683 km $14,414 2005 ESCAPE XLT, V6, auto, 4x4, full, red, 56,382 km.$17,995 RANGER SC, V6, auto.4x2, air, white, 78,390 km.$13,635 2004 FREESTAR SE, full, 4 captain seats, red, 75,206 km.$9,995 RANGER S-C, V6, 4x2, standard, air, grey, 37,782 km $11,892 ESCAPE XLT, V6, auto., full, leather, sun roof, 4x4, blue, 64,072 km.$16,995 RANGER SC, V6, 4x2, man., air.grey, 37,782 km.$11,892 F150 FX4-SC, 4x4, Flair, running board, 5.4L.grey, 80,996 km.$22,877 CHEVROLET ASTRO.4x4, long body, 8 passenger, beige, 173.318 km.$7,968 2003 SPORT TRAC, V6, 4x4, full, grey, 124,418 km.$13,995 2002 FI 50 SC, V8, auto, XLT, 4x2, blue, 78,000 km.$12,837 2001 ESCAPE XLT, V6, auto, full, leather, sunroof, 4x4, green, 97,184 km.$11,995 1999 JOHN DEER TRACTOR 4600, 4x4, auto .diesel, 1976 hrs., green, heated cab, Hydrostatic 3 point $16,900 1995 RV TRIPLE E-COMMANDER, 34 foot, V8 460 gas, beige, 76,400 km.$27.650 4141 King Street West.Sherbrooke • 563-4466 For information (toll-free) 1 -888 MEGAPARK 634-2727 Internet: http://www.megapark.com Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers.Look for it in the classifieds.wean Jeep Certified t « f.OWNED VEHICLE S 2008 Chrysler Sebring, convertible, auto., 10.045K, $29,500 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 32.000K, $25,500 2007 Dodge Durango, 43.057K, $29,500 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 31,850K, $17,500 2007 Dodge Nitro, 22.428K, $24,500 2006 Ford Focus, 46,882K, $12,500 2006 Dodge Dakota, 20K, $19,500 2006 Hyundai Accent, 45K, $10,500 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck, 60.867K, $22,500 2005 Pontiac Vibe, 63K, $13,500 2005 Chrysler Sebring, 99.800K, $12,500 2005 Chrysler Sebring, 86,164K, $16,500 2004 Chrysler Sebring, auto., 78,BOOK, $8,500 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, 62.200K, $9,500 2004 Dodge Dakota, 54,978K, $13,500 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, 97.700K, $14,500 2004 Jeep Liberty, 43.628K, $16,500 2004 Chrysler Crossfire, 40K, $23,500 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, 125.000K, $8,500 2003 Dodge Neon, 96.789K, $5,500 2003 Dodge Neon, 80K, $7,500 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck, 175.000K, $13,500 2003 Jeep Liberty, 101,315K, $14,000 2002 Dodge Dakota, 122.000K, $12,500 2002 Oldsmobile Alero, 75.000K, $6,000 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 174K, $6,500 2002 Dodge Neon, 125K, $6,500 2001 Dodge Intrepid, 110.000K, $5,500 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan, 117.500K, $9,500 2000 Dodge Dakota, 101.000K, $12,500 2000 Dodge Caravan, 267.000K, $3,000 2000 Ford F-150, 180,000K, $8,500 2000 Jeep Wrangler, 122K, $9,000 2000 Dodge Caravan, $4,500 1999 Hyundai Accent, 131K, $3,000 1998 Cadillac Catera, 119.000K, $5,000 1998 Plymouth Breeze, 333K, $1,000 1997 Plymouth Voyager, 159K, $3,500 1997 Ford F-150, $7,500 1996 Plymouth Neon, 141K, $2,000 1994 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup, 180.000K, $5,500 1994 Plymouth Voyager, 136K, $2,500 203 Railroad St., STANSTEAD Tel.: 876-2785 www.beliveaucomeauchrysler.com 190 Cars For Sale 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, 105,000 km., 4 Captain seats, all equipped, well maintained, excellent condition.$11,400.Call 819-563-6542 or 570-4771.Selling a car?Make your'classified stand out.For $10.more per day, run a photo with your classified! Deadline: 2 days before publication.Drop by our office in Sherbrooke or Knowlton.819-569-9525.195 Trucks For Sale 1999 FORD F150, 4x4, 230,000 km., automatic, runs great, $8,700.Also camping trailer, 14 ft., sleeps 6, $1,300.Call (450) 243-0290.205 Campers-trailers 19 FT.TRAVEL TRAILER, sleeps 6, air, furnace, canopy.Very good condition.Call 819-562-5379 after 5 p.m.275 Antiques WE BUY from the past for the future, one item or a household, attic or basement, shed or garage.We like it all, give us a call.819-837-2680.290 Articles For Sale #1A STEEL BUILDING sale! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse or storage building.6 different colours available.40 year warranty.Free shipping for the first 20 callers.1-800-457-2206.www.crownsteelbuildings ,ca page 20 Friday, April 1 1, 2008 Record CLASSIFIED 230 Tires 230 Tires MO Tires 230 Tires For a Safe Spring! f I?/ M, ¦¦ s' : .| , '» V H 1 [ ! ® f ?>* Michelin B.F.Goodrich Uniroyal Yokohama Hankook And other brands.TIRES FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK, FARM OR FORESTRY VEHICLE The people you can rely on ?SERVICE DE PNEUS COMEAU INC.133 Angus St.South, East Angus 819-832-3928 UWPRObrakes ^.mufflers ¦ çC suspension ^ alignment 290 Articles For Sale 290 Articles For Sale 'MATTRESSES* Whatever the size or the price you want, we've got it! And you wonl find better elsewhere, 'FUTONS' At the mattress specialist DISTRIBUTION R.FORTIER 1028 Wellington St.S, Sherbrooke 562-7174 I 290 Articles For Sale 1996 BOMBARDIER 600 ski-doo, electric start, runs excellent, $1,900.Dishwasher, ike new, $275.Pine armoire, $900.Camping trailer, 14 ft., sleeps 6, $1,300.Call (450) 243-0290.4 CHROME MAG RIMS, 15x10”, originally on Dodge Ram, like new, used 1 year.Negotiable.Call 819-570-1316.H A R D W O O D FLOORING.Cherry, Maple, Oak, Birch, 2 1/4, 3 1/4, 4 1/4, starting at $2.79 per sq.ft.Contact Mon-bert Flooring (819) 580-2227.THOMASVILLE DINING ROOM set, classic Colonial dark pine, 4 chairs, table with 2 leafs (8 ft.), buffet with brass hardware, good condition, very classy.$1,100.819-566- 0446.SPECKLED TROUT for sale.All sizes including fingerlings.Call Bury Fish Hatchery 819-872-3427 or 819-872-3366.To sell or buy, consult our Classified ads.290 Articles For Sale JÊ mi m *- $ Have something to sell?Make your classified stand out.For $10.more per day, run a photo with your classified! Deadline: 2 days before publication.Drop by our office in Sherbrooke or Knowl-ton.819-569-9525.HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS.Best Price, Best Quality.All shapes and colours available.Call 1-866-652-6837.www.thecoverguy.ca HOVEROUND ELECTRIC SCOOTER for handicapped people, like new, new batteries.Cost new $6,000., asking $1,495.Call 819-847-3543.INGLIS HEAVY DU-TY washer and dryer, 3 years old, $450.firm, very good condition.Call 819-837-0374.294 Events MOVING SALE - 6 piece king size bedroom suite (new mattress), two 9x12 carpets; desk; stove; fridge, shelving; etc.Call 819-569-3256.It pays to advertise in the classifieds 330 Pets 291 Hay 295 Articles Wanted 290 Articles For Sale NOTICE - DAN-FORTH’S AUCTION House will be open on Saturday, April 12 from 1 p.m.to 3 p.m., Waterviile.THULE ROOF RACK base adaptor for Wagons/SUVs, with factory roof rails, like new.Half price $130.Call 819-566-0446.BUYING RECORDS (LP’s): 33, 45, 78.Classic, Jazz, Vintage Rock and Country.Also buying old books, literature, military history, etc.House clearing, collections and large accumulations, archives, letters, postcards, ephemera.819-876-2922.LICENSED GUN COLLECTOR looking to buy old guns, especially Colt revolvers and Winchester rifles, and related articles.Call 819-571-4679 days.LOOKING FOR TEAK furniture, Rosewood and chrome, 1950’s to 1980’s.Call Sebastien 819-542-1022.WILL BUY YOUR old books, art literature, history, canadi-ana, military history, trade catalogues and collections.English or French.Call 819-876-5471.ANNUAL JAMIE COLES Memorial Dart Tournament on Saturday, April 12.Sponsored by and held at the North Hatley Royal Canadian Legion Br.#242, 95 Jackson Heights.5 games, 501 double in double out.Pick out of hat for partners.Open to all.Refreshments and food available throughout the day.All proceeds from tournament and canteen go to the Jamie Coles Scholarship Fund, Alexander Galt Regional High School.Please help sponsor this worth while event.330 Pets HOMELESS: MY OWNER moved away and I am now a homeless 5 year old, affectionate and sterilized, boy tabby cat that loves children and dogs.I am an inside cat and have never been outside.My name is “Chance” and I really need one now in a loving forever home.Temporarily in Bro-mont with Michelle at 450-539-2041.MINIATURE SCHNAUZER.Adorable Black and Salt & Pepper puppies born March 3.Vaccinated, dewormed, Health Certificate.Kitchen raised.Call 819-837-3147.330 Pets DRY HAY FOR sale.Big square and round bales.Call 819-345-5750.PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING & Doggy Day Care with Sara Hawe-Smith.No Cages, Individual Attention, Fun guaranteed!! For more information call Blue Seal, The Animal Nutrition Centre, 819-348-1888 or 819-821-2152.395 Home Improvement TAPIS STEVE for all your floor covering needs.Store hours: Thursday & Friday 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.and Saturday 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.11 Queen St., Lennoxville, 819-566-7974.AUCTION for Ferme Madeleo Inc.Owned by Daniel Clement 3665 Route 251, Cookshire-Eaton (Lennoxville) 3 km from the Experimental Farm Monday, April 14, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.In case of bad weather, postponed until Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Excellent Farm Equipment including: 3 John Deere tractors: 1999 JD 8100 4X4, full cab, a/c, full power shift transmission, 20.8x42 tires, double wheels on axles! only 4000 hours; JD 7410, 4X4, a/c, cab, with JD 740 auto level ling loader, Power Quad transmission, 40 kilometres, 18.4x42 tires, only 3480 hours; JD 2955 2 RM, full cab, a/c, Hi-Lo transmission, 16 speed, 18.4x38 tires; John Deere 575 uni-loader (bob cat) diesel, very clean, new tires; JD lawn tractor, 54 in.cut with grass collector.Machinery: 2 liquid manure spreaders: Houle 4000 gallon, 4 axles, 18,000 lbs, directional, with manure ramps for pigs and dairy cows, 28Lx26 tires and Turgeon 3000 gallons, 4 axles, 21,5Lx16.1 tires with Houle ramp; Gehl 1075 feedlot auto max with processing rollers, 2 row corn attach, and swath gatherer; 3 ensi lage boxes: 2 Hesston Combo FP10 (new) 19 feet, top, 3 beaters, Dion train, 20 tons, 14L 16.1 tires and a John Deere 716Awith top, 3 beaters, train, 12 tons, Pronovost tires 11L 15; Victor 200 series ensilage blower; New Holland 590 large round baler, very clean, Borello RRB 6500 hay rake, tandem, 20 feet: Kuhn GF 10601 tedder, digi-drive, 10 shapers, hydraulic system; industrial square bale clamp: John Deere 980 vibrating cultivator with hydraulic extension 24 feet and clod comb; John Deere 714 chisel; Parker 710R grain car, 18 ton capacity; Allied grain auger 8X51; Soubry grain wagon, 5 tons; Dolbec rock rake; 2 quick attach systems; Stanford (Maska) generator, 70 kw on wheels; Metal Pless blade, 14 ft with quick att.; Kelly 70 mini digger, 3 pt att.; dumping style trailer, 10 wheels with telescopic cylinder.Dairy equipment: Mueller 1500 gallon milk tank with heat gatherer and Dari Chem washing system; DeLaval pipeline, 2-1/2 in.delivery 3-2-2 with Dari Chem soap dis tributor installation for 84 cows; De Laval plate cooler (57); 8 Uni versel Ecolait withdrawers with Harmony claw; De Laval 7.5 h.p.compressor; 50 one touch sold separately; Alpha Laval management board.Eeedinq equipment' RTM Roto Mix Fourrage Express 274-12 B with 2 motors, 10 hp, electronic scale and control panel with auto-mat and computer; 2 James Way strap tenderers 18 in x 200 and 18 in x135 feet, with 2-sided distribution; lot of James Way 24 inch wide strap conveyors 12-16-18-22 feet long; square bale wagon; 3 Harvestore silos, one hermetic 17x50 and 2 conventional 20x80 and 25x90; 2 emptiers: a Val Metal 20 foot (2 years use) and a Volumax 25 feet, Victoria 5 ton meal silo; manual grain mixer' hammer moulder and Rovibec roller.Stable equipment, like new 84 Bodco stalls, 2 parts, 4 ft,; stainless troughs: 21 Bodco and 21 Suevia; 10 PCV calf pens, complete; Bodco cow lifter; installation for box stalls including 30 large boxes and 40 small; Bodco rack system, Bodco stable cleaner with transmission, 400 ft.left side chain; Bois Franc evacuair compressor, 2000 lbs, 3 hp; lot of cow carpets; ventilation system, including: natural (balloon) ventilation, 2 ventilator fans, 4 feet; animal trimmer; calf puller; tamers; horn burner and some other small items too long to list.Photos available on our Website: www.encanshoude.com Terms: cash, cheque or bank loan.Canteen on the premises.For information, contact the owner at 819-566-8790, cel.819-578-8790 or the auctioneer LES ENCHÈRES RENÉ HOUDE INC.7655 rue St-François, Sherbrooke, QC Tel: 819-846-6267 Cell.: 418-226-8371 Cell: 819-820-4013 Fax: 819-846-4918 Website: www.encanshoude.com ¦ ¦¦T H Km Record Friday, April II, 2008 page 21 CLASSIFIED 330 Pets Where are the best looking in town?At the Eastern Townships SPA! Come and visit our adoption rooms! Many cats and dogs aged between 2 months and older are waiting to find new homes.They have all been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dew-ormed and micro-chiped.If you have wisely chosen to adopt a pet, come and meet them Monday through Saturday between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.Adoption fees are very reasonable.1139 Queen Blvd.North, Sherbrooke.For additional information: (819) 821-4727.440 Miscellaneous ARE YOU SINKING in debt?1st, 2nd and 3rd mortgages, bruised credit, bank turndowns, debt consolidation, refinancing, power of sale, past bankrupt, home renovations.We can lend a hand, www.canadalend.com.Toll free 1-866-I CAN LEND (1-866-422-6536).Call now! 485 Public Notices Miscellaneous YOU CAN BE ARRESTED, Jailed or Deported if you enter the United States with a criminal record.A waiver clears you for entry.Call now, toll free: 1-8-NOW PARDON (1-866-972-7366).www.PardonServicesCana-da.com Lost LOST Yorshire Terrier female, 4 lbs., answers to “Missy” missing from James St./Winder St.area in Lennoxville.Reward.If found please call 819-562-1293.Public Notices Looking fora companion?Place an ad in the classifieds.(819) 569-9525 (450)242-1188 NOTICE OF CLOSURE OF INVENTORY (C.c.Q.Art.795) Notice is hereby given that, following the death of Durwart Dalton Darling, On October 13, 2007, in his lifetime domiciled at 107 Principale, Warden, Quebec, JOE 2M0, an inventory of the assets and liabilities of the deceased was prepared by the liquidators of the Estate, Gary D.Darling and Wilbur Hugh Darling, on April 3, 2008 before Mtre.Maryse Gallagher, notary, in accordance with the law.This inventory may be examined by any interested party at the office of Mtre.Maryse Gallagher, notary, located at 35 Victoria, Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1V0.Given on April 8, 2008 At Town of Brome Lake, Quebec Maryse Gallagher, notary ATTENTION! Let everyone know your classified ad is NEW on its first day of publication! Attract more attention to your ad on its first day of publication by including a new ad logo (shown here) (450) 242-1188 Need a tractor?Find it In the Classifieds! AUCTION SALE For MARC BELHUMEUR MacAuley Road, Bishopton 375 acres of wood land to be sold by public auction on April 19,2008 at 11:30 a.m., following the land auction of The Caisse Populaire Desjardins.ROSS BENNETT Bilingual Auctioneer Lennoxville, QC Tel.: 819-563-2020 or Cell: 819-572-5609 E-mail : rossbennettauctions@hotmail.com NEW AD For only $3.00, a new ad logo will help you gel quick results.Some restrictions apply.For more details call: (819) 569-9525 (450) 242-1188 AUCTION The Caisse Populaire Desjardins has mandated Ross Bennett the auctioneer for sale of these two properties.The auction to be held on the properties.SAT., APR.19, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.sharp 125 Rte.112 East, Dudswell, QC Lots: P25A, P25B, P25D, P25E RANG 6, ALSO THE QUARTER NORTH WEST OF THE LOT #25 IN RANG 5, 90.98 HECTARES, WITH BUILDINGS.at 11:00 a.m.sharp 173 Rte.255 South, Dudswell, QC LOTS: Pab, P15C, P16F RANG 1, AND LOTS Aa, 15D, P16A RANG 2 53.6 HECTARES, WITH BUILDINGS.This sale is done with no legal guarantee at the buyer’s own risk.The properties are subject to a minimal bid.10% is required the day of auction and the final payment before 30 days of the notary of the choice’s buyer.Terms: cash only, or cheques accepted from known buyers or bank loans.Financing available.ROSS BENNETT Bilingual Auctioneer Lennoxville, QC Tel.: (819) 563-2020 or Cell: (819) 572-5609 E-mail: rossbennettauctions@hotmail.com AUCTION SALE on the premises of Réseau Encans Québec/Danville 1451 Route 116, Danville, Richmond Cty.Saturday, April 19th, 2008 at noon WILL BE SOLD: 96 HEAD OF BEEF CATTLE Serge Lampron, At-Albert: 35 Charolais & Simmental Nice cows bred by Charolais bull, 20 with very nice calves weighing 100 and 300 lbs.The males are castrated.Bertrand Duguay: 31 Head of Charolais, Simmental & Black Angus, including: 30 young cows bred by Limousin bull, 15 with young calves and the others are due soon; 1 Limousin pure-bred bull 16 months old with A.S.R.A.gold paper.Sebastien Bergeron: 30 Simmental, Charolais and a few Hereford cows, exposed to Charolais or Limousin bull, 12 with calves.This is an opportunity to buy replacement animals with your insurance check.Terms: cash or bank loan.For information or credit arrangement, contact the auctioneer.ENCANS JULES COTE INC.1274 South Street, Cowansville, QC Tel.: 450/266-0670 or Cell: 450/531-0450 Web site: http://pages.infinit.net/cowans/encan.htm Bolton Center Friendship Club Today is April 8, 2008.I guess it’s been a long time since we reported any news.Since the last time we reported, we had several meetings at the Town Hall, played OKO, had lunch at Bolton Center restaurant.Christmas has come and gone now Spring is here.The last couple of weeks Helma and Ingrid were kind enough to open their home to us for lunch.One week we had corn chowder and last week we had a vegetable soup with rolls, French bread and desserts.Thanks once again for having us all.As most of know the Town Hall had a mishap with ice falling in through the kitchen roof, some of us have volunteered to have lunch in our homes.We should be getting back into the Town Hall soon.This week we will be at my house, spaghetti for lunch, crusty bread and fruit salad for desert.Of course coffee and tea will be served.We will probably play OKO, or Bingo, not sure yet.Well I guess that’s all for now.Get back to you soon.Ta ta, Carol Whitehead Coaticook Area Senior Citizens’ Club news Waiting for SPRING.Weather can change drastically in a short period of time.It can go from grim, dry landscapes to blankets of fluffy snow.The result can be refreshing and breathtaking.At this time of the year it’s only a matter of time before winter snow becomes the spring rains.As the winter months come to an end, the days get longer, new signs of spring come with each and every day.Flowers, grasses and budding trees are only a short time away.Then, the vacant birdhouses will come alive with the tweeting of many joyous and busy birds.Sit back and enjoy the peacefulness that the winter season can bring.It won’t be long before you’ll see buds poking through the snow.On March 26, 51 Coaticook Area Senior Citizens’ Club members gathered at L’Epervier having braved the spring like snow with a cold wind.It was evident that spring is in the air by the cheery chit-chat that echoed throughout the hall prior to the short business meeting.The president, Shirley Desruisseaux opened this meeting with a welcome to all.The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as they appeared in print, motion seconded by Aline Patterson.A thank you note received from Barbara Sharpe for the good wishes recently sent her way was acknowledged.Durwood Cunnington verbally expressed his thanks for caring words received at the time of the death of his sister, Claudia.Our get well wishes go out to the following members mentioned, Ernest Stone, Joan Baldwin, Betty Haskell, and Wendell Mullins.It was good to see Wilson May in our midst following a time in the hospital.Activity time for April, the usual Bring-and-Buy Sale.Please bring items for sale and buy those that others have brought.June Brennan and Barbara Bellows, the committee heads, may call upon others for assistance the day of the sale.Attic treasures, home baked goodies and monetary donations will be greatly appreciated.Dorothy Gillick, a member of the organizing committee for the 10th anniversary of the Seniors’ Day to be held in Magog, May 7, passed on the agenda for the day’s activities.Tickets, at $5.00, must be purchased prior noon.May 2 at Volunteer centres, Golden age clubs, AQDR, Townshippers’ and the Magog hospital.The programme begins at 8:30 a.m.with coffee and snacks, visit of the information booths, conference at 10:00 a.m.by Dr.Wayne Smith, buffet at noon, a sing-along with Lise Flanders at 1:30 p.m.Contact: .Dorothy Gillick at 819-838-5758.Roger Tétreault took the mike to speak of his success with the growing of tomatoes from one plant.His venture began four years ago when he had the highest bid on one of Wilson May’s plants at the time of the spring bring-and buy-sale.Each year thereafter, the one plant bore more fruit.The 2007 count was 167.As some members were showing interest in having the knowhow, Roger offered to have the guidelines printed for distribution at the April meeting.Roger closed his remarks with his composition in verse, “Mary, Mary Quite contrary, How does your garden grow?With cockle shells and silver bells.And one big tomato plant.” Please note: In celebration of spring, for the April meeting, the ladies are asked to wear a delicate coloured scarf and the gentlemen may woo the ladies with a bright coloured shirt.The business meeting was adjourned by Florence Cunnington.Everyone enjoyed the “cabane à sucre” dinner, with the follow up of sugar on snow with doughnuts and pickles.The syrup was prepared to perfection by Wilson May, much appreciated.Shirley thanked Wilson, also Don Patterson and Ron Clark for bringing in the snow, pouring the sugar, etc., for all to enjoy this annual sweet treat.March birthdays were acknowledged and greetings expressed in song, with Roger Tétreault on banjo.The half and half drawings were won by Alta Bolton and Mary Delaat.Door prizes were won by: Rev.Curtis Patterson, Wilma Cushing and Gerrit Vandermark, Leo Lanciaux and Roberta Clark.Next meeting, April 30.Submitted by Leta Dustin, secretary page 22 Friday, April 11, 2008 ! ¦¦¦¦THI-ii RECORD North 04-U-08 A A Q 10 3 ¥ A K J ?A 9 8 4 A J 5 West A K J 9 7 2 V 8 5 4 ?653 A Q 8 South A 8 5 4 ¥ Q 6 3 ?7 2 A A 7 6 3 2 Dealer: North Vulnerable: East-West East A 6 ¥ 10 9 7 2 ?KQJ 10 A K 10 9 4 South West North East 1 ^ pass 1 NT Pass 3 NT All pass Opening lead: A 7 Friday, April 11, 2008 Sometimes them, sometimes you By Phillip Alder Hector Hugh Munro, who wrote under the pseudonym of Said and is particularly well-known for his short stories, claimed: “A little inaccuracy sometimes saves tons of explanation.” That reminds me of some of my teaching deals.Occasionally, during a lesson a deal highlighting a particular theme contains a second, more complicated aspect that I never mention, because it would take ages and confuse everyone.That quotation, strange segue though this will seem, includes the word “sometimes.” Earlier this week, I mentioned the Rule of Eleven.Sometimes this helps third hand, but sometimes it aids declarer — as in this deal.You are South, in three no-trump.West leads the spade seven, fourth-high-est from his longest and strongest.What would be your line of play?North opens one diamond, planning to rebid two no-trump over a one-heart response, but when South bids one no-trump, North jumps to game.Start by counting your top tricks, your instant winners.Here, you have one spade, three hearts, one diamond and one club.Next, apply the Rule of Eleven.Seven from 11 is four.This means that there are four spades higher than the seven in the North, East and South hands combined.And you, South, can see all four: dummy’s ace, queen and 10, and your eight.Therefore, East has no spade above the seven.The winning play has become clear: Play dummy’s spade three and win the trick in your hand with the eight.Then lead a spade to dummy’s 10.Return to hand with a heart or club, finesse dummy’s spade queen, and run for home.Your Birthday Friday, April 11,2008 The possibilities for repeating past mistakes are always looming in the future, but in the year ahead, the likelihood for making them again will be smaller than usual.You’ve learned some valuable lessons.ARIES (March 21-April 19) — If you’re preparing a family get-together, don’t include those clan members who always stir up trouble, knowing full well they will spoil the fun.History will repeat itself.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Anyone to whom you make a promise will take you at your word; so don’t pledge something you might not be able to deliver.Level with the person rather than disappoint him or her in the end.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Be particularly careful in handling the funds of others.It doesn’t matter that your intent might be good; don’t take chances without their total agreement, because if you lose, you’ll have to make up the loss.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Be careful with whom you partner to accomplish a specific objective.If your ally isn’t as competent as first thought, you might not receive the needed or expected contribution.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) — Don’t pretend to understand an assignment that, in fact, you don’t fully comprehend.If you allow your pride to cover up your inadequacy, you and all others involved will pay a high price.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) — If you have to make a choice, remember it is always wise to avoid taking a financial risk if at all possible.This is especially true if the funds aren’t yours to gamble with.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - When it comes to a matter that affects others as well as yourself, don’t leave anything to chance.All the good intentions in the world won’t make things happen — only hard work and accurate considerations will.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) — Hearsay gossip might be flying around, but that doesn’t mean you have to spread things you hear any further.Before you say anything to others, be sure all the facts have been verified SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - If you are not on your toes wTien it comes to handling your funds, you might unthinkingly do something unwise that could prove to be costly.Remain in control of your spending at all times.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - You may know what is required to implement something that could benefit you and your family.But if you are not careful, you will allow someone to dissuade you from doing so and settle for far less.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Don’t allow your emotions to make judgment calls that must be made by logic alone.How you feel about something might not be on the mark in regards to what is happening in the real world.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) — Draw a line between your social desires and your responsibilities and keep each in proper perspective.Your duties must be placed first on your “to do” list and then only when they’re done can you play.Saturday, April 12,2008 In the year ahead, you could realize the advancement you’d like, but only if you have the necessary grooming.The more preparation in your chosen field, the better your chances for climbing the corporate ladder.ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You may not be at your sharpest right now and, as a result, you could begin something that fades out before reaching your goal — or worse, start making too many mistakes.Put projects off for a while.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Although you’re not usually taken in by a cock-and-bull story, you might be exceptionally gullible at this time.When it comes to anything important, double-check the facts being presented to you.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — This might not be one of your better days for recognizing whether something is a good buy or not.Before making a purchase, be certain that it can be returned, just in case.CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Don’t let history repeat itself by going to a person for counsel who has provided poor advice before.This person may mean well, but he or she is woefully inadequate in offering words of wisdom.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) — In order to make a good impression, it is imperative to relax and be yourself at all times.Thinking you need to put on a good show will bring the curtain down in no uncertain terms.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) — It is important to temper your hopes with a large dose of realism or be prepared for a big disappointment.If you don’t take your head out of the clouds and things don’t go as you expect, you’re in for a fall.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) — This is not the time to bank on Lady Luck when it comes to matters that could affect your standing in the community or status at work.She is going to be far too busy helping the competition.Bank on your own skills.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) — Just because others might get away with telling tall tales, don’t think you can, too.If you attempt to embellish your accomplishments, someone will trip you up with the raw truth.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - If you decide to get involved in a joint endeavor with someone new, make certain there is a clear-cut understanding of who contributes what.Without an agreement, you’ll end up with the major load.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) — Be on guard with all of your one-on-one encounters, because someone in your midst may be inclined to act with dishonestly or deceptiveness.If your vigilance wanders, you will get caught in a trap.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) — Instead of looking for justification to neglect your duties or responsibilities, be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get right to work.If you don’t, you’ll have a real mess on your hands.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) — Although you tend to like most people, you’re not always comfortable around just anyone and this may be the case today.Avoid going to places where there’s a good chance you’ll be uneasy and nervous.Sunday, April 13,2008 In the year ahead, your chances for generating larger returns than usual look very encouraging.Most of your efforts may bring in normal earnings, but one or two others could be exceptional in their value.ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Some skillful application of your leadership qualities might be required if you hope to effectively manage others.You’re up to the task.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - A secret fear that you’ve been harboring with regard to the outcome of an affair could finally be put to rest when faced with the reality of the matter.Never worry about things before they happen.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Appearances can be deceptive so don’t presume to interpret things as being negative.By lowering your hopes and expectations, you might choose not to engage in something that would be fini.CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Someone who is indebted to you might have to be reminded of that fact when you ask for a little reciprocation.In the end, this person will be grateful that you pressed him or her into it.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) — A matter of some importance pertaining to a friend might require a discussion at this time.Regardless of the unpleasantness of it, things can be resolved with a frank and open discussion.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) — You could feel you’re a bit unlucky when it comes to recognizing and cashing in on hidden opportunities.However, you will find a way to profit from something that’s not that visible.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) — If a valued friend is in need of moral support at this time, don’t let him or her down just because you’re not in the mood.You’ll feel better about yourself if you find the time to spend with your pal.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) — The only thing that could stop you from realizing your objectives is a lack of specificity about how you’d achieve them.Get serious and lay out the winning plan.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - A pleasant surprise might be in the offing when you discover something that means a lot to you — and that you thought was unattainable — can be achieved with relative ease at this time.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - What you consider to be undesirable changes by outside influences could surprise you and turn out quite well.In fact, you may appreciate them more than you ever thought possible.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Reluctantly, you might have to make some compromises with regard to your more intimate dealings with friends.Actually, you will gain from the experience.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) — Your ambitions, as well as your resourcefulness, might be aroused at this time through an unpleasant experience.However, the developments will turn out to be meaningful and happy for you. — HF.rnpn Friday, April 1 1, 2008 page 23 CROSSWORDS ACROSS 35 Bad to the bone 26 One lacking pigment 47 Compass dir.l low m pitch 37 Stockings 27 Look to (for) 49 Courtroom railing l Jagged cut 39 Nero’s successor 28 Bend out of shape 53 Danger 9 Slangy 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