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anielle it-Vincent Courtier Immobilier 819.574.9070 www.dstvincent.com ROYAL LePAGE SÉLECTION Agence Immobilière THE The voice of the Eastern townships since 1897 -— —¦ ¦ ft * r" • Enviro award nominees Page 3 Volvo, for life VOLVO i!U fir: y 75 CENTS + TAXES PM#0040007682 Thursday, September 16, 2010 Renald Côté • • Settled?College School'll' P&naràvst ï&>6 Lvi_ Videotron looking at other options for Montjoye tower hearings noxville Page 3 page 3 Lang begi program to participate in UofM rehabilitation Former student calls settlement empowering but hollow Renald Côté - the Magog man convicted in 2003 on a series of sexually related charges - has agreed to participate in a rehabilitation program at the Université de Montréal.Dubbed by the French-press as “Le monstre de Magog” (the Monster from Magog), Côté was found guilty on fourteen counts of incest, sexual assault and illegal confinement of his only daughter, Isabelle, as well as two other minors.From 1984 to 1989, Côté committed the heinous offences against his daughter.He also sexually assaulted her in the spring of 2001 while she was being treated for cancer.Isabelle died in 2002 at the age of 22.In February 2003, Côté was sentenced to fourteen years plus five months in prison.Earlier this year he was given his conditional release to a halfway house where he has to serve the remainder of his sentence.The National Parole Board agreed to alter Côté’s curfew conditions so that he can participate in the UofM program COREY BELLAM Superior Court Justice Kevin Downs last week approved the settlement ofer made by Cishop’s College School to over 40 former students.Not all the alleged victims are satisfied, how By Corrinna Pole Sherbrooke Nearly four years after class action suit proceedings began, Quebec Superior Court Judge Kevin Downs approved an out-of-court settle- ment between Bishop's College School (BCS) and a group of former students who say a teacher abused them.More then forty students who attended the school between 1953 to 1962 allege they suffered abuse - sexual, physical, mental or psychological - at the hands of the late Reverend Harold Theodore Gibson Forster when BCS was a private boys boarding school.Allegations have also been made that other teachers, school prefects and head boys took part in the abuse.ConTd on page 5 Page 2 Thursday, September 16, 2010 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record If it looks like a Duck Fest Canard en Fête à tac-Bromc Brtsre take Duck Festival testai gourawnd Inspired by the open-air markets and traditional autumn fairs, the Brome Lake Duck Festival has become an expected get-together for anyone interested in learning about culinary art, ocal products, or longing for a pleasurable getaway in one of Quebec’s most beautiful villages.During four days, more than 30 exhibitors and producers gather to discover the specialties put on during the festival.Food producers, wineries, cider makers and micro-breweries are waiting to tantalize you with their unique specialties, offering a variety of delicious gourmet products - all made right here in Quebec! The festival’s most popular kiosk, the “Chefs Comer," where cooking demonstrations are given daily followed by tastings offered to the general public.If s a great opportunity to discover the secrets of the chefs, and learn to cook duck.These demonstrations are intended to harmonize with the animation and music in the streets.This year's Duck Fest offers a children’s animation area so that they too, can enjoy the attractions of Knowlton.Makeup artists, street performers, inflatable jumping castle and an ever so popular petting zoo are some of the activities reserved for adults and children alike.The Brome lake Duck Festival takes place on Sept.18,19, 25,26.______ Weather j j V .JL 1 â N» I J J / 1 J TODAY: CLOUDY W/ SHOWERS HIGH OF 14 LOW OF 7 FRIDAY: ISOLATED SHOWERS HIGH OF 16 LOW OF 8 SATURDAY: MAINLY SUNNY HIGH OF 19 LOW OF 6 SUNDAY: SCATTERED SHOWERS HIGH OF 17 LOW OF 10 MONDAY: CLOUDY PERIODS HIGH OF 16 LOW OF 8 Senate committee pulls into Sherbrooke Official Languages committee on province-wide tour By Sarah Rogers Sherbrooke Townshippers’ Association says there is a great need to create a “sense of belonging" among English-speaking youth in order to retain that demographic in the region.The group shared that and other efforts with a federal Senate committee yesterday as part of a province-wide look at the challenges facing Quebec’s English-speaking communities.The Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages is on a week-long tour of the province, stopping in Quebec City, Sherbrooke and Montreal to hear from community representatives.The Sherbrooke leg of the tour began yesterday afternoon at Bishop’s University, where senators heard from Town-shippers’ Association executive director Ingrid Marini and president Gerald Cutting.In his presentation, Cutting stressed the importance of convincing English-speaking youth that they can have the same opportunities as anyone else in the region.“The evaporation of our youth (means) we no longer have our vitality,” Cutting said.“A community needs to have generations.and when it’s missing generations, we begin to feel it.“And we’re feeling it here.” While initiatives are in place to help support Townships’ youth, Cutting said the resources available are only enough “to scratch the surface.” The organization also took the opportunity to bust myths about the English-speaking community in Quebec.“We’re hoping to get across a clearer image of the English-speaking community in the Eastern Townships,” Marini said.“There is still that myth about the community being high income and highly educated.which we know is not the reality.” Marini provided a profile to senators which demonstrates the “actual situation” in the Townships, drawing on statistics related to income, ages, health determinants, education and employability.Outside of the hearings, senators also met privately with representatives of Lennoxville & District women’s centre, Mental health Estrie and Estrie Network-ET Partners for Health and Social Services.Marini hopes the hearings will result in closer co-operation between the federal and provincial governments.SARAH ROGERS Townshippers president Gerry Cutting and Executive Director Ingrid Marini testify before the committee.Youth is the key.' And to see improvements to key services across the province, that co-operation will be key, says Senator Maria Chaput, chair of the senate committee on official languages.In Quebec City, many of the themes coming through from the hearings so far have been related to education, she said, from access to English schools, bussing children to and from those schools and providing an auditorium or public space in the institutions for the community to gather in.“There’s no easy solution,” said Chaput.“It’s always a question of money.When you’re an official language minority, you always have to work twice as hard to get what you need.” Chaput, a franco-Manitoban, says the only difference between her community and those of English-speakers in Quebec is that the latter are less concerned about losing their language, as English is the majority language in Canada.“It’s the vitality of the community that needs to be addressed,” she said.This morning, senators will hear from the Eastern Townships School Board and Bishop’s University.But Lennoxville borough chair David Price says he feels shut out of the process.“I wasn’t even informed (about the hearings), it’s very strange,” he said.“There’s no question that we’re the largest (municipal) anglophone population in the region.“And there are a lot of things to talk about.” Most are happy to see hearings visit the Townships, rather than based in a larger centre, like Montreal.Canada’s commissioner of official languages Graham Fraser applauds the hearings’ efforts, saying the benefit of travelling committees is the chance to hear about the issues first hand.“It’s different when they’re hearing it directly from members of the community, rather than hearing it third-hand from me,” Fraser said in an interview.“One of the major misunderstandings about the English-speaking community in Quebec is to see it as a single monolith and to identify its needs as those of (English-speaking Montrealers.)" At 600,000 strong, Fraser says the Montreal community has a degree of social, cultural and economic self-sufficiency.“It’s a very different situation in Sherbrooke, Quebec City or the Lower North Shore," he said.“Each of those communities has different needs.” The senate committee will reconvene in the Outaouais region next, where they can hear from local other groups and more isolated groups via teleconferencing.Once the committee has heard from all its witnesses.Chaput said they will prepare a report with recommendations to submit to the federal government, likely by the end of November.Today’s hearings go from 9:00 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.at Bishop’s University Mc-Greer building.Hearings are open to the public.Runaway Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a young runaway.Johanie Bouchard, 15, has been missing since September 11.She is described as French-speaking, weighs approximately 150 lbs (68kg) ands stands at 5’ 8 » (1.73m).She has brown hair and brown eyes, a medium complexion, an dis believed to be Lac Megantic area.Anyone with information concerning this case is asked to contact Det.Sgt Daniel Breton of the Sherbrooke police at (819) 821-5555.Ben by Daniel Shelton 'WwAtN its td remove WAS ANY TRACE-OF THAT / RAGWBBP fOl£N YOU MI&HT e>RlN0 4 y IMS! OE.-QUICK-CLOSE The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, September 16, 2010 Page 3 uWe know that our young people are very aware and that the environment is close to their hearts ” X M Jk ' ¦¦Jk * -JK W Jk ~ j -M ?> Enviro gala nominees announced By Doug McCooeye Sherbrooke The finalists for the seventeenth Gala des Prix d'excellence en environnement des Cantons-de-l'Est -2010 edition were unveiled this week.Put on annually by the Fondation Es-trienne en Environnement (FEE) and the Eastern Townships’ regional environmental council (CREE), the event recognizes local businesses, organizations, and individuals for their eco-friendly efforts.This year 37 candidates across seven categories have been nominated for awards.The candidates were chosen by a selection jury headed by Manon Laporte, president and CEO of Enviro-Accès - the organization recently contracted by the City of Sherbrooke to conduct an inventory of the city’s greenhouse gas emissions.The selection jury looked for candidates displaying dedication to environmental endeavours who took a unique or novel approach in their area of expertise.“It is important to recognize the efforts of everyone to preserve our environment,” said Denis Poirier, treasurer of FEE, in a statement.“Their actions contribute to protecting our region’s (environmental) gains.” This year’s honorary president is Serge Riendeau, president of Agropur -Canada's largest dairy cooperative.Agropur is comprised of over 3,500 Quebec dairy producers and generates close to $3.1 billion in annual sales.Every year, organizers try to appoint high-profile people from environmental fields to create awareness of the Gala and the efforts of the nominees.Gala organizers also decided to create a new category this year that recognizes young contributors to the environment.Entitled the “Prix Jeunesse,” the award recognizes a youth or a group of young people who are engaged in an environmental initiative.“We know that our young people are very aware and that the environment is close to their hearts," noted Poirier.“Their efforts also deserve to be honored at the Gala.” Among the nominees in the Personal Contribution category is Andrezej Bar-wicz who collaborated with the municipality of Eastman to create a sustainable long-term plan to reduce the pollution in the heavily contaminated Parker Lake.Other nominees include Adcom Construction inc., Ferme Gagné Magog, IGA Cookshire, as well as the municipalities of St-Étienne-de-Bolton and the City of Sherbrooke.Denis Poirier believes that by award- COURTESY (I to r) Robert Pouliot, CREE administrator; Jean Brodeur, VP of communications at Agropur; and Denis Poirier, treasurer of FEE ing people for their achievements in environment it encourages others to become more conscious of their practices.“We realize year after year that this contest has not lost its vitality,” he said of the Gala that has given out 120 awards to over 300 nominees since it was first started in 1993.“Quite the opposite, it stimulates other organizations and in- dividuals to engage themselves in favor of a healthy environment in the region.” Tickets are still available for the Gala that takes place on October 26 at the Delta Hotel in Sherbrooke.For more information visit the CREE website at en-vironnementestrie.ca.dmccooeye@sherbrookerecord.com Sherbrooke to shut down over-the-counter payments Beginning on February 28, the City of Sherbrooke will no longer be accepting over-the-counter bill payments, as it will be moving its bill collection service online.According to Sherbrooke mayor Bernard Sévigny “75-percent of clientele (already) pay their bills electronically.In fact, less than five-percent of citizens use the over-the-counter method.” In conjunction with the move, Hydro-Sherbrooke will be eliminating all of its over-the-counter transactions.For their part, borough offices will still be accepting non-billed transactions, such as activity' subscriptions and other purchases, at the counter.Citizens will still be able to make all of their regular City transactions, including bill payment, through financial institutions.However, only pre-autho-rized payments or cheques sent by courier will be accepted at the City.City officials expect the move to save them about $140,000 annually.As February 28 approaches, reminders will be sent out to citizens and will also be posted online and at various points of interest.dmccooeye@sherbrookerecord.com BEST BUY To our valued customers: We apologize for any inconvenience caused by an error in our flyer dated: September 10-September 16 Product: Nikon CoolPix S3000 12MP Digital Camera.Please note that this camera advertised on page 15 of the September 13 flyer DOES NOT have a 2.7" touchscreen, as previously advertised.SKU:10140130/29/31/23.Videotron looking at other options By Doug McCooeye Sherbrooke Videotron may not be erecting an antenna tower on the summit of Montjoye after all.In a public information session held by the telecommunications company last Thursday, a number of citizens expressed their dismay over the location of the tower, citing visual and health concerns.Some offered suggestions of other possible locations where the tower could be erected.“Thursday was the big launch of our network and service in the area (.) and we did receive a few concerns from people,” said Marc Labelle, Senior Director of Corporate Communications at Videotron, in a phone call to The Record offices on Wednesday morning.“There are a lot of issues to take in to account (when placing a new tower).Things like electricity, the stability of the ground, the environmental impact, as well as things engineering-wise to make sure that the link from one antenna to the other connects." While Labelle would not confirm that the location of the tower would be changed, he did say that they were in the process of analyzing the viability of the other locations suggested at the meeting.“We are looking at and studying the possibility of a new placement,” said Labelle.“Then we will go back to the people and give them our response (.) It is important for us that the public is happy with the tower location.These people are our customers.” In the conversation, Labelle stressed the importance that Videotron places Michel Puval Advertising Consultant Serving the entire Eastern Townships with three publications -.- .Brome Cmnty RECORD Townships Outlet One number 819 569-9525 mduval@sherbrookerecord.com on collaborating with the municipalities and the people when they go to place a new tower.The Videotron spokesperson said that this particular dossier has been a positive and open experience since it began in October 2008.Cont’d on page 5 Visit RECORD booth TOWNSHIPPER'S DAY in Danville SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES* 3 months 6 months 1 year $34.00 $67.00 $128.00 * Valid on site September 18 only taxes included Renewals and new subscriptions t feet you f/ie/*eS Page 4 Thursday, September 16,- 2010 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record An open letter to the Prime Minister “Public confidence in the agency and the reliability of its statistics are likely to be reduced” Dear Prime Minister, Over the course of the summer issues have arisen that put the well earned credibility and respected international standing of Statistics Canada at risk.Minister Clement is correct, of course, in noting that Parliament has established the agency not as absolutely independent, but reporting to a Minister with the Governor in Council determining the questions of the census.However, the responsibility of the Chief Statistician for methodological and technical issues, implicit to date, has been called into question.Thus public confidence in the agency and the reliability of its statistics are likely to be reduced in the months and years ahead.The surest way to mitigate that risk is through a reaffirmation of the UN Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics (attached).We call on the government to reconfirm Canada’s commitment to the UN Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics and to amend the Statistics Act to make clear that the Chief Statistician is responsible for issues of methodology and technique.As the UN Principles indicate in the preamble: “the essential trust of the public in official statistical information depends to a large extent on respect for the fundamental values and principles which are the basis of any society which seeks to understand itself and to respect the rights of its members.” Moreover, UN Fundamental Principle 1 notes: “Official statistics provide an indispensable element in the information system of a democratic society, serving the Government, the economy and the public with data about the economic, demographic, social and environmental situation.” Principles two, three and four, in particular, call for the Chief Statistician to be able to maintain public support for, as well as trust and confidence in the methodological basis for Statistics Canada’s products.Those principles would suggest that the Chief Statistician be given the statutory responsibility for methodological competence now implicit in the office.Moreover, it follows that the Chief Statistician have the statutory authority to provide information to the public on methodological matters and issues relating to the reliability of the data.Amending the Act to incorporate these principles might include adding sections as follows: 4 (2.1) The Chief Statistician shall (i) within the financial parameters provided by the government determine according to strictly professional considerations, including scientific principles and professional ethics, the methods and procedures for the collection, processing, storage and presentation of statistical data; (ii) present information according to scientific standards on the sources, methods and procedures of the statistics (iii) provide such public information that in his opinion are necessary to facilitate appropriate statistical interpretation of data.Needless to say, this will have significant implications for the candidate the Governor in Council chooses to be the next and subsequent Chief Statisticians.Prime Minister, our intent in proposing these amendments is to ensure con- tinued public trust and confidence in Statistics Canada and in the quality of statistical information gathered, produced and published by the agency, preserving a world class institution with a stellar reputation.We are copying the leaders of the other parliamentary parties as we see this issue as absolutely non-partisan and simply and essentially in the interests of good governance.Yours truly, Mel Cappe President, Instituteur Research on Public Policy, and former Clerk of the Privy Council David Dodge Senior Advisor, Bennett Jones LLP, former Governor of the Bank of Canada, and former Deputy Minister of Finance Ivan Fellegi Chief Statistician of Canada (Emeritus) Alex Himelfarb Director, Glendon School of Public and International Affairs, and former Clerk of the Privy Council ETSB strong supporter of dropout prevention in Brome-Missisquoi In keeping with its strong commitment to support all efforts in dropout prevention, the Eastern Townships School Board (ETSB) contributes $10,000 to the Partenaires Brome-Missisquoi Partners pour la Réussite Éducative (PBMP).This generous contribution will assist the PBMP in its efforts to encourage and support educational success in the MRC of Brome-Missisquoi.The ETSB has been an active partner in the Partners for Educational Success Estrie (Projet PRÉE).“We have been working collabora-tively with our fellow school boards in the Estrie and the Projet PRÉE since its creation in 2006.It is therefore only natural that we would also support and collaborate with the Partenaires Brome-Missisquoi Partners pour la Réussite Éducative to strengthen efforts in dropout prevention in the western sector of our school board.Although the ef- forts brought forth by the Projet PRÉE have been disseminated throughout our school board, we now have an organization based in the MRC of Brome-Missisquoi that can meet the specific needs of that community and work directly with our schools and centres," stated Chantal C.Beaulieu, director general of Fondation CtSlU ttL'-WfUU?* xWwvrwn.tH pt smkmkwx CHUS - Fleurimont Pediatrics $341 000 Thanks to your donations Heart and lung monitors: Surveillance par excellence With the help of your donations, the CHUS Foundation was able to buy two new cardio-respiratory monitors for the pediatrics department The monitors are used mainly in pediatric intensive care to keep constant surveillance of heart beat, breathing, oxygen level in the blood, and blood pressure in children hospitalized for severe illness.These machines are exceptional monitoring devices because they keep a continuous watch over a child’s heart and lung performance and warn staff in the case of an anomaly.Medical personnel can therefore react faster and more effectively.The new high-tech monitors are also more adapted to pediatric patients with much more effective surveillance of children’s health than the older machines.-A FONDATfON Cintw: HOtttutnt CKtVtfctirANtl ix Siiikuhxwi 500, Murray street, suite 600 Sherbrooke QC JIG 2K6 Phone: 819820-6450 www.fondationchus.org üiiil PROMUTUEL Everything starts with trust Proud to contribute to improved health in our community insurance and financial services the ETSB.“We are grateful to the ETSB for their financial support and their belief in our mission.With this contribution we can move forward with community projects that will involve everybody to support our students and their families in educational success,” stated Pauline Lazure, coordinator for the Partenaires Brome-Missisquoi Partners.Efforts in dropout prevention and educational success are paying off for students of the ETSB.The recent statistics for the 2007-2008 school year, released from the Ministère de l’Education, du Loisir et du Sport (MELS), shows a decrease in the number of students leaving school without a diploma or qualification from an original dropout rate figure of 43.7 per cent to a revised rate of 34.8 per cent for the ETSB.Internal data, that takes into account 29 students who left the province, further reduces the rate to 28.7 per cent.An analysis of the ETSB dropout rate based on an average for three years shows a 12 per cent reduction in the overall rate with the largest gain being in boys, where the three-year average decreased by 17 per cent.As stated by Ms.Beaulieu, “We strongly believe that having even one student drop out of school, is one too many, therefore we look forward to working collaboratively with the Parte naires BromeMissisquoi Partners in their efforts in dropout prevention.Working together we can make a difference in the lives of our students and ultimately our collective community.” From the Eastern Townships School Board The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecor d.com Thursday, September 16, 2010 Page 5 Lack of apology sours BCS settlement Cont’d from page 1 Claimants, some of whom say they have suffered a myriad of problems such as panic attacks, depression, mood swings and rage stemming from the abuse, could collect $14,000 to $28,000 each from the $1.15-million compensation package, after legal fees and depending on how many claims are filed.One of the victims, identified as MER due to a court-imposed gag order, says he is relieved the case has come to a conclusion following a lengthy search for justice.However, the settlement is somewhat bittersweet and lacking.“It would have been much preferable if this had been resolved way before this by the school when it was first brought to its attention at least eight years ago and way before the class action (suit), rather than giving the appearance of covering up,” he stated.Although MER said his day in court was “empowering” and a proactive in helping the plaintiffs to channel their anger, he was undecided if he would accept the terms of the settlement calling it pitiful compared to similar agreements.“I still question (BCS’s) inability to pay a fairer and more equitable settlement amount.However, I respect the judge’s decision, but do not respect the school’s ‘cannot afford’ position when it has stated from the start that ‘the suit is unwarranted’," MER said.“I cannot understand any organization that pretends to care for its students and alumni stating this type of flat denial in its financial statements.I believe this inflexibility and impersonality will come back to haunt it over time.” The school has described itself as a small, not-for-profit school and has stated it lacks insurance coverage relative to allegations.The 36-page settlement does not include a public apology and throughout the document the school denies charges of liability.However, as part of the settlement, BCS will hold a truth and reconciliation process, in consultation with the independently founded BCS Truth and Reconciliation Association (BCS T8iR).The school has been allotted $50,000 from the settlement amount to fund the sessions and as part of the process, the settlement states BCS will offer claimants a private apology.“Many of us cannot fathom why the school will not issue a public apology,” said MER.“Is it still concerned that much with its reputation to the detriment of helping the victims obtain closure of some kind through a public apology?If it is, then I believe that its decision is self-serving and hollow.” Claimants and their supporters, in- RECORD ARCHIVES Reverend Harold Theodore Gibson Forster eluding the members of the BCS T&R, such as John Pratt, have been vocal in stressing the healing value of an apology and acknowledgment of the years of alleged abuse from the school.“The public apology appears to be a chief need,” said Pratt.“The expectation of claimants and survivors is to have school come clean with the public apology.It’s not about the money, the settlement at best is paltry.” BCS Association Chairman Kurt A.Johnson previously expressed his desire to see the issue resolved in a way that would allow everyone involved in the case to move forward.“Our goal has been to seek dialogue with all the former students concerned, and to seek an honourable and moral end to the matter in the best interest of ail our students past, present and future,” said Johnson earlier this year.“It’s what remains to be done that’s important, namely by the public apology and the form in which the reconciliation is done, is crucial in BCS regaining its reputation around the world,” said Pratt, a former BCS pupil then teacher who only learned of the abuse in recent years.BCS was an all-boys school until 1972 when the facility merged with the nearby girls’ school, King’s Hall Compton, turning the Lennoxville private school into a co-educational facility.Forster, a chaplin, choirmaster and Latin teacher and housemaster of School House, was dismissed from the school in 1962.Over the course of his career he taught at schools in England, Australia, Barbados and Jamaica.Forster’s career came to an early end when he was one of 49 casualties of the Hither Green commuter train derailment, one of Britain’s worst rail crashes, on November 5,1967.Johnson and Toronto lawyer Bryan McPhadden, who was representing the former BCS students against the school, could not be reached for comment.Claimants have until November 23, 2010 to file for a claim or opt out of the settlement.If five or more opt-out forms are received the school has the right to annul the agreement.Forms pertaining to the settlement can be downloaded at www.bcsclassaction.ca.SQ_aerial surveillance By Doug McCooeye Since its launch on June 19, the Surete du Quebec has issued some 230 traffic tickets while testing their new aerial surveillance program.In all, thirteen operations have been conducted over various highways in the Eastern Townships region for a total surveillance time of 35 hours.The program consists of an SQ plane flying overhead and identifying traffic offences.The officers aboard then relay the necessary information to patrollers on the ground who, in turn, pull over the offending vehicles.“It’s a one year project that will last until next June,” said SQ spokesperson Louis-Philippe Ruel in an interview with The Record.“At that point, we’ll have to evaluate and analyze its success to determine whether it’s a tool that’s viable and if we’ll use it in the future.” A vast majority of the tickets issued (218) have been for speeding, however other offences have been spotted.“Tickets have been given for passing on the right, illegal use of a U-turn.One had an unpaid license plate, another had an invalid driver’s license.One suspect who was pulled over for speeding actually had an outstanding warrant and we arrested him at the scene,” said Ruel.The program has been used at a few different locations, concentrated mostly over Highway 10.dmccooeye@sherbrookerecord.com Seven tonnes of hash found in Montreal Postmedia News (he drug division of the RCMP has seized a shipping container holding nearly 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Page 6 Thursday, September 16, 2010 ' • • • i » i newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record H These resources need to be protected and it's doubtful that the National Women’s Hockey team will be able to pull this one out of the fire for us.The plane truth Mike McDevitt There are few things more despicable in a democracy than the habit of some in government to accuse the opposition of “aiding the enemy” or “not supporting our troops” whenever legitimate criticism of a policy or program is voiced.It smacks of cowardice, demagoguery and “don’t look at me” childishness and it has no place in democratic politics.In general, Canada has been spared this kind of crap but recently it appears that it is one of the few things that can cross the border without interference.As is normal, the Liberal party has expressed reservations about the government decision to spend $35 billion on fighter jets in Canada’s largest ever military procurement.In response.Defence Minister Peter T m single and I’m hot” MacKay has condemned the criticism as being demoralizing to our troops.In addition, allowing legitimate criticism, according to Mackay, will cause our allies to lose confidence in us, so we’d better just shut up and keep our traitorous concerns to ourselves.Let’s leave aside for a moment that this kind of money would not even be considered for a single purchase had previous (i.e.Liberal) governments ever ensured that our armed forces were adequately equipped for the jobs they are obliged to do.As it is, our highly-trained and exceptionally effective armed forces have had to become that way using out of date and dangerous equipment.There is little doubt that much of the criticism of this deal is an attempt to gain some political ground, perhaps by pointing the finger of “wasteful spending” on a supposedly frugal government.It is par for the course and all of our democratic allies are familiar with the concept of a “loyal opposition.” To respond the way MacKay has discredits him, our allies and .well mostly him.There is no doubt that Canada needs new aircraft if we are to continue securing our own borders as well as our commitments to NATO.This has become even more important as the global warming that isn’t officially happening is turning the Northwest Passage into an actual passage with potentially billions of barrels of oil sitting there just waiting to be spilled.These resources need to be protected and it’s doubtful that the National Women’s Hockey team will be able to pull this one out of the fire for us.And this is where the mystery begins.In the case of the F-35 purchase, the government has a solid case and a clearly winnable argument.The Liberal fence-sitting here should be fairly easy to counter with some decisive facts and some logical argument.It has happened before.Instead, the Conservatives, led by Mr.MacKay, have chosen the “yer either with us or agin’ us” attitude that has worked for the crazies down south.It is not an aberration, but a tactic.We 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I would also like to point out a past “interference of government” by way of the Sidewinder Report, who’s contents detailed a massive foreign influence problem that the Liberal government tried to keep secret from the public.Mr Peter Snelson, St.Thomas, On Dear Editor: The Lake Massawippi Conservation Club (formerly known as The Lake Massaw-ippi Fish & Game Club) is actively seeking any information pertaining to the club.The Lake Massawippi Conservation Club was founded in 1901, and is the oldest club of its type in Canada.Any information as to past presidents and directors would be greatly appreciated.Anyone that may have archives regarding the club or who may know someone with archives from the club is asked to contact the following people: Philip Church - President 819-838-5963 Mike McLeod - Secretary 819-838-5064 PatClowery - Director 819-842-4147 or Michael@lakemassawippiconservationclub.com Please visit our web site at: http://lakemassawippiconservationclub.com Mike McLeod, Secretary Lake Massawippi Conservation Club The Record ne wsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, September 16, 2010 Page 7 i 1 *¦ yf 3LUMM1 [ST And that's how Irritable Bowel Avenue became Merry Street.Paved with good inventions Ross Murray Leading up to Townshippers’ Day last year, I offered some highlights from the history of the Eastern Townships.That column was a resounding success (thanks for the email.Mom!).With this year’s Townshippers’ Day in Danville just around the corner (and three houses down, second door on the right; ask for Stubby), I’d like to look at the stories behind some of the street names in our communities.College Street, Lennoxville College Street is named after Bishop Percival College, who in 1843 established the Eastern Townships Conservatory of Verse, offering instruction in limericks, sonnets, ballads and cattle grooming.Print advertisements at the time announced, “Are You a Poet and Don’t Even Know That You Are?The ETCV Awaits You, For Better or For Verse.” Few, however, heeded the call, with enrollment at Bishop College’s school topping at 23 students in 1847, four of whom were German sausage-makers, who thought they had signed up for the Conservatory of Wurst.Not helping matters was the fact that Bishop College would disappear for days at a time, despairing over his inability to find a rhyme for “perspicacious.” The rhyming school shut tight its doors in 1848.The bishop’s health from that point on was not so very great.Upon his death, they razed the school, its rooms for verse so spacious.And that’s where Lennoxville put the street, ’cause they were perspicacious.Merry Street, Magog It was 1872.The Great Angina Scare had taken its toll on health and the local bulk fat industry, especially hitting Magog’s lard yards hard.To make matters worse, the Magog Lethargies had gone 27-and-0 in the Eastern Townships Gentlemen’s Recreational Athletics and Leather Ball Hitting League.It had rained for 182 consecutive days.Lake Memphremagog was unswimmable due to a heavier than usual spring pig-fat run-off.People were blubbering in the street.In short, Magog was in a funk.Mayor Jezebediah Saindoux had a plan.A naturally jolly man whose laugh- ter, the Magog Daily Tallow wrote, could “render an unctuous undertaker helpless with palpitating laughter,” Mayor Saindoux decided to make the street names in Magog sound happier.And that’s how Irritable Bowel Avenue became Merry Street.Incidentally, in 1943, under pressure from local Roman Catholics, Whoopee Street was changed back to Rue Cardinal-Taschereau.But we still have Calixa-Lavilée, olé! Portland Boulevard, Sherbrooke Sherbrooke’s ambitious canal project in the mid-1830s was a mixed success.The plan was to create a manmade tributary to drive mills and factories from the Magog River to the St.Francis River.That the Magog River already naturally connected to the St.Francis River failed to dissuade the city fathers, mainly because they had government funding for the project anyway.Construction of the canal was completed in 1835, at a cost of $1374.52 plus several prize chickens, a threshing machine and a box of Italian Spode buttons, which would be the equivalent today of $22 million.Several factories did establish themselves along the canal, including Podomite, producers of dog-powered pea-shuckers, Emperor Textiles, manu- facturer of new clothes, and the German-based tool-maker Gottenhammer.The street that developed on the left bank of the canal became known as Portland Street, “port” being the nautical term for “left.” On the other side of the canal was Right Street.Portland Street residents made fun of Right Street residents for being unimaginative.Sadly, this animosity between neighbours eventually drove away businesses, customers and Germans (even the sausage-makers).Within a short time, the canal collapsed - quite literally collapsed; $1374.52, chickens, a thresher, and buttons sure didn’t buy the quality it used to.Today, Portland Street remains, while Right Street has been replaced by malls, box stores and condos.Lucky observers, however, can still spot the odd pea-shucker.Letartb Street, Danville Be sure to ask locals about the history of Dan’s Famous Savoury Pigeon Pies this Saturday at Townshippers’ Day! See you there! Ross Murray will be signing copies ol his book You’re Not Going to Eat That, Are You?at the Townships Expressions booth, this Saturday at Townshippers' Day in Danville from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.Gamer posts Dawson College Shooter challenge By Ann Carroll and Brenda Branswell Postmedia News A controversial online video game based on the Dawson College shooting in Montreal invites players to “take the role of Kimveer Gill and storm Dawson College with your favourite rifle! Kill those students and kill any cops you can!” The first-person shooter game, called Dawson College Massacre, was posted this month by author Vir-tuaman on the Newgrounds gaming site.The characters and action were inspired by the real-life shooting rampage at Dawson College on Sept.13, 2006, when gunman Gill killed one student and injured 19 others.Montreal police aren’t investigating because they said it isn’t a criminal offense.Dawson College officials wouldn’t say much about the video game Wednesday.“The college has decided not to further play into the game creator’s hands by dignifying this misguided attempt at entertainment at the expense of people who were killed, hurt, and scarred psychologically with a response,” spokesperson Donna Varrica said.Virtuaman states online that he is sorry if anyone is offended by his creation.The game is made as such to follow these events and at the same time try to add a little fun, but it’s mostly to relive the experience in a way.have fun ;)," he writes.Player reviews on the game site are mixed.“Your insensitivity is incomprehensible,” one person writes.But another said he liked the game.“I never do that for real, but for the game very good idea made with cheap budget.” Montreal police said they plan to ask an Internet provider in the United States to remove the game because it is in poor taste.But police said they had no \ power in the matter.Police said the game is like a game you can buy in any video store, which sell war and killing games.For there to be an offense the victims would have to have been identified, for example, police said.Meanwhile, a report released this month said many Dawson College students suffered psychological problems after the school shooting.“A total of 30 per cent of respondents experienced a psychological disorder, including post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, alcohol dependence and social phobia - twice the percentage seen in a 2002 mental-health survey of the Quebec population,” said Alain Lesage - research team leader from the Fernand-Seguin Research Centre of Montreal’s Louis-H Lafontaine Hospital.Researchers drew from a questionnaire completed by 948 people, mostly students but also some employees.The closer someone was to the shooting and the greater their exposure to it, the higher their risk was for developing a mental disorder, researchers found.Career Muscular DystrophyCanada let's make muscles move TAKE ACTION.PLEASE GIVE.1.866.MUSC LE.8 www.muscle.ca NEWS EDITOR The Record, a 113-year-old community newspaper serving the Eastern Townships, has an opening for a news editor.The successful candidate will have a degree in journalism or equivalent education and experience ~ three years writing or editing experience, preferably in a newspaper environment ~ excellent knowledge and correct use of grammar, style and spelling ~ a working knowledge of French Must be familiar with newspaper software Quark Xpress.The news editor is responsible for providing the editorial direction of the newspaper, assigning stories to reporters, editing their copy and overseeing daily newsroom operations.The ability to meet daily deadlines is essential.Those interested can send their application prior to Sept.20, 2010 to; Sharon McCully 1195 Galt Street East, Sherbrooke, QC, J1H 5L6 ________________________________ 63099 I Page 8 Thursday, September 16, 2010 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record 1 le Border ! Rei port | SSSSSSi% Tax break for Manoir Stanstead and other council news Matthew Farfan Although this month’s regular Council meeting was taken up largely by questions from the public concerning Council’s recent decisions to raise taxes to help pay for roadwork on Mountainview and Willow Lane, and to pay for work on Park Street (to service the future arena) out of the municipal coffers, and about exploding costs associated with the arena project, there were other topics of discussion, as well.One item up for discussion was whether or not to give a tax break to Manoir Stanstead, which, after numerous false starts and setbacks, finally seems to be getting off the ground.The owners of the seniors complex, which is located in the former Ursuline Convent, and which is set to open in December of this year, had asked the town for a credit on its municipal taxes.Council has voted to award the company a five-year tax break, which will take effect when the complex officially opens its doors.Tax breaks apply only to real estate taxes and do not include taxes for services, such as garbage, recycling, composting or water.Councillors told the public that they have visited the complex and that everything seems to be in order, with all kinds of renovations going on inside and out — “by licensed contractors.” No doubt, the renovation of the former convent will come as good news to the numerous seniors who have been repeatedly disappointed by promises made and not kept and by the slow progress of the project.It will definitely be welcome news to residents of Stanstead, many of whom were beginning to wonder if the complex would ever see the light of day, or if the former convent would simply be allowed to deteriorate further, with juvenile delinquents and other vandals perpetrating their senseless acts of destruction with apparent impunity.In signage news, several businesses around town have received permits from the town for signs already in place or about to be installed.These include a hair salon called “Coiffure Cizzo,” “Café Rock Island,” and “La Crème de la Crème,” all located on Dufferin Street.Not receiving a permit, however, are the owners of the semi truck at the north entrance to town.The truck, or rather the trailer portion of it, is decorated with a massive advertisement for a Duty Free shop.Such truck advertisements are not legal in Stanstead, and are considered “mobile signs,” town general manager Guillaume Labbé told the Record last week.They are also considered eyesores by many people and by organizations, such as Paysages estriens and others.Finally, Council revealed that it still had not hired a new fire chief to replace Mike McKenna, who stepped down several months ago.Mayor Philippe Dutil told the Record, however, that interviews had been held and that the selection committee would be making its choice some time soon.Right, the former Ursuline Convent, which dates back to 1884, will soon be reopened as Manoir Stanstead, a seniors complex.PHOTO BY MATTHEW FARFAN I Boundary Rotary turning 75 Matthew Farfan f « ^his coming Saturday, September 18, the Rotary Club of the Boundary will be marking an impor-.X.tant milestone — the seventy-fifth anniversary of the club.Rotary will be holding a special anniversary dinner up at Dufferin Heights Golf Club.There will be invited guests from around the district and elsewhere, a Power Point presentation about the history and activities of the club, speeches, and a commemorative program.Although the club is celebrating its big anniversary this week, it was actually on June 26, 1935, that the charter for the Rotary Club of the Boundary was issued.On that date, 250 members and guests got together at the Del Monty Hotel in downtown Rock Island to inaugurate the very first international Rotary club.That club, christened the Rotary Club of the Boundary, was made up of members from communities on both sides of the Canada-US border, including Stanstead Plain, Rock Island, Beebe Plain, and Ayer’s Cliff, Quebec, and Derby Line and Derby, Vermont.At the outset, the Boundary Rotary Club had 22 members.Curiously, the club has that same number of members today.One thing has changed, however.In 1935, Rotary was an all-men’s association.Today, says 16-year Rotary veteran Jan Draper, Rotary is made up of both men and women.That change, she says, came about in 1987.The Rotary Club of the Boundary is just one cog in a worldwide network of local branches, collectively called Rotary International.Founded in Chicago in 1905, Rotary International has grown to include 32,000 local clubs worldwide, with over 1.2 million members in over 200 countries.Together, these local clubs seek to improve communities both locally and around the world, encourage ethical business and professional standards, and work to foster peace and international understanding through humanitarian and educational projects in different parts of the world.Indeed, Rotary International has supported a host of worthy causes worldwide, ranging from supplying clean drinking water to countries in the Third World, to helping immunize children against polio, to funding literacy projects, to providing scholarships for students wishing to study abroad.Since its inception, as well, the Rotary Club of the Boundary, which is a member of Rotary District 7850, which includes clubs in Quebec, Vermont and New Hampshire, has supported a number of important causes — although on a more local scale.These have included, among others, donating books and magazines COURTESY OF JAN DRAPER The inauguration of the first International Rotary Club, an all-men’s affair at that time, took place at the Del Monty Hotel in 1935.to the children’s room at the Haskell Free Library, providing funds for Border Minor Hockey, and helping to support activities at Camp Massawippi.Says Jan Draper — and this is a sentiment no doubt shared by all of her fellow Rotarians — “We really do accomplish good things.” Haskell: ‘Help! We can’t open our windows!’ Matthew Farfan f a jhe Haskell is historic and lovely, but you can’t I open the windows in the library when it’s hot.In X the winter, the place is so drafty, staff has to put heavy plastic and close the shutters over all of the windows to keep the cold out.Not surprisingly, these rundown old windows are not the most cost-efficient in terms of heating the building.Over the century and a bit that the library has been in business, the windows have seen their fair share of weather and wear and tear.They are long overdue for maintenance.In 2009, an estimate was submitted by an expert in the restoration of historic wood-framed windows.The total cost of redoing all of the windows on the main floor of the library (i.e., not including those in the opera house) came in at just over $31,000.That amount Would cover restoration work on all of the weights and pulleys, re-grouting, weather stripping, scraping and refinishing, and would include both interior and storm windows.Last year, members of the board, staff and volunteers at the Haskell began fundraising for this project.But because the institution is so strapped for cash CONTD ON PAGE 9 The Record' newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Border Report Haskell CONTD FROM PAGE 8 JSSSfc*» already, it has been slow-going.To date, however, over $13,000 has been raised.This includes money accumulated at a silent auction organized by volunteers, a $2,000 grant from Townshippers’ Foundation, and a recent donation of $5,000 from Richard and Kathy White of Derby Line.Plans are currently in the works to request funding from Vermont Historic Preservation, a state agency in the US.Even if that agency comes through, however, the library will still “Please helP! We have a lonS way to go still,” be several thou- sa>* Librarian Nancy Rumery.sand dollars short.In recent weeks, visitors to the Haskell will have noticed a curious window-shaped donation box inside the entrance to the library.This box is filled with a growing number of Canadian and American bills of various denominations — and lots of change.MATTHEW FARFAN “But we still have a long way to go,” says librarian Nancy Rumery, who is all too familiar with the library’s decaying centenarian apertures.“Please help,” she urges the public.“This project will help us to save on energy, it will make our library more comfortable for visitors, and it will preserve the historic character of this wonderful old building." Rumery adds that donations to either the windows project or to regular library operations are always tax-deductible.Cheques may be made out to the Haskell Library Foundation, 1 Church St., Stanstead, QC, JOB 3E2.Sunday market is a hit Matthew Farfan Every week, the crowd seems to get bigger at the market held every Sunday morning on the front lawn of Stanstead College.A variety of vendors set up tables and tents here each week.What is surprising — and ftin — is the variety of things one can find here.Yes, there are the usual fresh fruits and vegetables, some of them organic.But there is much more: Farm eggs, buffalo, smoked fish, cheese, honey products, baked bread and pastries, preserves, coffee, and all kinds of other delicacies.Jewellery, pottery, handicrafts, artisanal soap, collectibles, and even some antiques can be found here.This past week, there was live music (each week features a different performer), a clown, and, of course, face painting for the kids.For many people, the market is a welcome chance to get out and socialize.It is very much a community event, an occasion to meet friends and neighbours and chat.Not surprisingly, it is starting to attract people from outside of the immediate Stanstead area.Several residents have remarked that more and more out-of-towners are stopping to ask for directions.Being so centrally located, however, the market is not hard to find.It is held every Sunday, from 10 a.m.to noon, at the front entrance to Stanstead College, amidst the beautiful trees and grounds of the school.One has only to drive down Duf-ferin Street, Stanstead’s main drag, and one will notice the long line of cars and the crowd of people.The market will continue right through to Thanksgiving weekend.Thursday, September 16, 2010 t Page 9 -rrfrra.& Vi, V Jko» .«V-& £*ÉÉË3 2011 Honda Odyssey; On a quest to achieve minivan glory 2011 Honda Odyssey (Howard J.Elmer for National Post) By Howard J.Elmer La Jolla, Calif.: La Jolla, Calif, is home to multiple medical institutes, research facilities and the teaching hospital of the University of California San Diego.And it struck me as 1 drove around that the soccer parents who live in these beachfront homes wouldn’t be caught dead in a Dodge.In fact, this well-heeled suburb that hosted the debut of the 2011 Honda Odyssey is exactly the type of place one finds high-end minivans - a segment that says, “My kid goes to private school” - and one Honda would like to own.The minivan market in Canada is half of what it was as little as five years ago; but that half still adds up to more than 70,000 units annually.And while Chrysler does own the majority of the “value sales” in that number, there still is a sizeable chunk of the luxury business that is up for grabs.That is where the Odyssey intends to play.If Honda is right, that could mean 10,000 sales for the automaker next year - a nice bit of business.The newest Odyssey is the fourth generation of a franchise that started in 1995, during the minivan heyday.In fact, with its second-generation redesign in 1999, the potential sales convinced Honda to build a second factory at its Alliston, Ont., site.Since then, though, the market has shrunk, but Honda believes it has bottomed out and that the players who are left (many manufacturers have dropped right out of the minivan market) are offering solid value to buyers who still need the practicality that only a minivan can deliver.That last statement is also key when looking at where the Odyssey is going, design-wise and feature-wise.Wider, longer and lower than the previous version, these new dimensions add up to an improved ride, better handling and more interior space where it matters - for the passengers.For instance, the third row gains legroom and the new second-row seats expand laterally.This second row seats three or with the flip-down armrest makes a cushy space for two.It also has a simpler one-motion handle that tips the seat back and slides it forward to allow easy access to that larger third row - a feature that works on both sides of the van.All this makes reaching any of the five LATCH (for child seats) positions easy, for either Mom .or Dad - and the kids can operate these seats by themselves for that matter.But as any parent knows, getting the kids belted in is only the beginning.You now have to feed, water, heat or cool and entertain the little dears, plus keep an eye on them.This is where the Odyssey shines.The entertainment system has a 15-GB hard drive that will store around 175 CDs and the 16.2-inch-wide DVD screen has a split function that can play a video on one side while accommodating a plug-in game system on the other.Headphones keep the noise down.A new feature on the Odyssey this year is the Cool Box at the base of the centre stack.It will hold up to four bottles of water and keep them chilled.As for where to put them, there are 15 cup holders of various sizes and shapes spread around the cabin.HVAC controls for the rear cabin can be controlled from the front console or directed from the temperature pad above the right rear door.But the most important feature in any minivan is the seat of power.In the 2011 Odyssey, the driver’s position offers easy control over all the power doors, locks, windows, sunroof, music, DVD (volumes), HVAC (front and rear), plus it still has the flip-down convex “eyeball” that allows a mom to really have eyes in the back of her head.(Used to scare the heck out of my kids.) All this in a quiet, luxurious cabin with leather seating, metallic-looking trim, glossy black panels, soft-touch grained surfaces and gentle colour tones.This is what a high-end minivan is about - practical luxury.Furthermore, it’s probably the only vehicle that you buy from the inside out.Other features that make parents’ chauffeuring duties easier are the multiview rear camera and parking sensor.While driving, a blind spot warning system alerts the driver of lane change danger.And, regardless of how many little hockey players are jammed in the back, the Odyssey’s headlights auto level.While technical upgrades are probably of little interest to potential minivan buyers (despite them wanting reliability), it’s important to note that Honda has updated its 3.5-litre i-VTEC V6 engine to 248 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque.This engine has also decreased fuel consumption by around one litre per 100 kilometres of travel by adding a Variable Cylinder Management system.In terms of safety, the Odyssey now sports larger brakes and more extensive use of high-strength steel for the safety cage.Pricing starts at $29,990 before freight, fees and taxes for the LX, rising to $46,960 for the top-of-the-line Touring.The EX costs $33,990 and the Odyssey EX-RES $35,490 while the EX-L is $40,990.The new Odyssey is due in Canadian showrooms in late October, just in time to take the kids trick or treating.National Post powersports@sympatico.ca Aluminized steel & stainless steel mufflers I in SILENCIEUX SHER-LENN Inc.950 Wellington St.S.Sherbrooke Fernand Cabana, owner 569-9494 Sylvain Auger, Manager competitive price: for ail Heavy Dut) -7 ^ Trucks .v Page 10 Thursday, September 16, 2010 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Re.eord YtT TWtY NÉV9R MINI AN HOUÊ/ 1 Hi HpSI 5.00 7-/6 A-\JTS Grizwells THE TRUTH ft TVlEkE AWE AIDE'S To me ho owe an f?EE W^UT AW 7 VEAU3IELL, \T ÇbE6 TAYsE A WU\UE TO mix A^oUHD YoU.' 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2010 Dodge Journey SXT: $2,500) are offered on most new 2010 vehktes and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes.10% purchase financing for 34 months «variable to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank.TO Canada Trust and Ally Credit Canada on most 2010 Chrysler.Jeep.Dodge and Ram models, except Challenger.Caliber Canada Value Package and SE Plus.Grand Caravan Cargo and Ram Chassis Cab.Examples: 2010 Dodge Journey SE (JCDH49 • 220/2010 Dodge Journey SXT 2010 (JC0P49 • 28K • AGV » 4J2) with a Purchase Price of $19.995/$23.495.financed at 0% for 36 months equals 156 weekly payments of $128.17/$150.61, a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $19.995/$23.495.¦ 3.00% Variable Prime Rate for 84 months is offered on most new 2010 vehidts avariabie to qualified customers on approved credit through TD Canada Trust on most 2010 Chrysler.Jeep.Oodge and Ram models, except Caliber Canada Value Package and SE Plus, Grand Caravan Cargo and Ram Chassis Cab.Examples: 2010 Dodge Journey SE (JC0M49 ?22F)/2010 Dodge Journey SXT 2010 (JCDP49 ?28X .AGV ?4J2) with a Purchase Price of $19.995/$23.495.financed at a 3 00%.Variable Prime Rate for 84 months equals 344 weedy payments of $80 92 /$71.58.credit fees of $2.179/$2.560 and a total obligation of $22.174/$26.055.Variable rate is TO Prime Rate and fluctuates accordingly.Payments and financing term may increase or decrease with rate fluctuations.Offer not valid for residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.Yukon.Nunavut and NWT * Customer Cbmce Financing"' for up to 94 months terms on approved credit through TD Financing Services is «variable at participating dealerships to qualified retail customers on most new 2010 and 2011 Chrysler.Jeep.Oodge and Ram models except Grand Caravan Cargo and Ram Chassis Cab.Vehicles are financed over a term up to 96 months wrih option to return in accordance with the contract at the option date (36.48 or 60 months after signing).If the customer exercises the option, the lower of (1) the predetermined residual balance value (as per contract) less excess wear and tear, extra mileage and similar charges or of 0) the balance owing on the financing contract writ be credited to the customer.Any remaining balance ««ring an the financing contract writ then have te be paid by the customer.Some conditions apply.Examples: 2010 Dodge Journey SE (JCDH49 ?22FJ/2010 Dodge Journey SXT (JCDP49 ?28K ?AGV * 412) with a Purchase Price of $19.995/$23.495 financed at 4.99% APR over 78/81 months equals 338/3S1 weekly payments of $70/$79.for a cost of borrowing of $3,428/$4.190 and a total obligation of $23.423/127.685.Taxes, licence, insurance, registration, excess mileage (24.000 km/year) and wear and tear charges not metuded.Retariers may sell for less See participating retailers for complete details.¥ The “Back to school- special offer applies on up to 500 2010 Oodge loumey SXT (JC0P49 ?28X ?AGV ?412).While supplies last.Retailer trade may be necessary.Retailer order is not possible • The $1.000 "Back to school' Bonus Cash Oiscount is offered on 2010 Oodge Journey SXT and R/T models and is detkicled from the negotiated pnee after taxes ?Mopar accessories or winter tiros rebate amount includes taxes and installation and must be used at time of purchase of a 2010 Oodge Journey 5XT or R/t towards the purchase/installation of Mopar accessories or winter lifts.Any unused portion of the Mopar accessories/!ires rebate wilt not be refunded and may not be banked for future use.-I Based on June 2010 R.L.Polk sales total registrations.A Based on 2010 CntrCuid* FuH Conumpthn Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada Transport Canada test methods used Your actual fuel consumption may vary.¦ Based on U.S.National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) scoring system for 2010 model year Dodge Journey."* Customer Choice Financing is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group llC.• SIRIUS and the dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.• Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.used under license.Chrysler • Jeep.• Oodge • RAM Dealer Advertising Association SIRIUS& SATELLITE RADIO canavaMKips 0