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nmt».SStt ; mmm Volvo, for life VOLVO 3625 du Blanc Coteau, Sherbrooki 819-5S3-8303 ma volvosherbroote-cam Thursday, September 23, 2010 75 CENTS + TAXES PM#0040007682 SEBBY S THURSDAY DINNER SPECIAL! »r 4 p.m.wh puKjttstof AitvaiACt Garlic Shrimp ' Caesar Salad &Cae SJÜ MSarlic IW-HASt Vt A Or.VtK.AUt $000» J + taxes Shrimp ^ & Caesar Salad $•< AQ5* ALL YOU CAN EAT! ‘'I** + •Starting at 4 p.m.• For one only, no sharing please taxes 83 Queen St., Lennoxville 819-569-9755 Scotstown Hotel destroyed in fire By Doug McCooeye Scotstown At around 1:50 am early Tuesday morning, authorities received a call about a fire at the Scotstown Hotel.Initial analysis of the blaze indicated that the fire originated in the basement of the 139-year-old building.Surete du Quebec officials are describing it as suspicious.No one was injured in the fire.When Scotstown firefighters arrived at the scene, the three tenants who were staying at the hotel were safely outside the burning building.“We’re talking about a total loss,” explained Louis-Philippe Ruel, spokesperson for the SQ, in an interview with The Record.“No causes have been identified for the moment and as of now we have no leads (.) Two detectives were at the scene Tuesday analyzing the site.” Damages are estimated at $160,000.According to Ruel, in spite of the severity of the damage to the old building, the surrounding area was unharmed.“There was a bar and dépanneur nearby that wasn’t damaged at all,” he said.The investigation in to whether the fire was criminal or accidental in nature is still ongoing.* A bumper crop For some, this summer has been great COREY BEU.AM It was a beautiful summer, no doubt, with lots of sunshine, warm temperatures and not too much rain.Local agriculture did well also.Above, a harvester takes in the com at Forbell Farm in St-Isidore-de-Clifton.Owners perry bell and Annie Vachon are reaping a bumper crop of com this week with 18 acres delivering almost 300 tons of good cattle feed, with more to come.A Wales of a golf game Fluet file coming to a vote The Border Report - page 12 Page 2 Page 2 Thursday, September 23, 2010 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record > J Weather J TODAY: ISOLATED SHOWERS HIGH OF 15 LOW OF 7 FRIDAY: CLOUDY W/ SHOWERS HIGH OF 22 LOW OF 12 l / SATURDAY: ^ ) CLOUDY W/ SHOWERS | Wk HIGH OF 16 LOW OF 7 SUNDAY: VARIABLE CLOUDINESS HIGH OF 15 LOW OF 5 MONDAY: VARIABLE CLOUDINESS HIGH OF 18 LOW OF 8 Jean-Jacques Bégin Oyster party from the Kidney Foundation of Canada’s Eastern townships region - is at its 16th edition.This unique and single event is an occasion to support the cause of the renal diseases ,in the area.This year, the event will take place on Friday October 8.in the Julien-Ducharme Centre located in the district of Fleurimont.Bar service will be available on site.The cost of 75$ per ticket includes all-you-can-eat oysters, as well as a hot and cold buffet.The event is named after Jean-Jacques Bégin, a well-know personality of the region who has been a very active volunteer for several years within the Foundation.All proceeds will go to support the fight against renal diseases.A nice evening to note in your agenda.For reservations : (819) 564-2440 Source: : Josée Parenteau, President, Kidney Foundation Science can't bridge cultural divides We insist on seeing things differently WIKIMEDIA I # * ® «:i By Margaret Munro Postmedia News Science is said to be an international language, but a survey has turned up striking cultural divides on hot button scientific issues.Americans are far more pro-nuclear and willing to trust flu experts than Europeans, and much less concerned about genetically modified crops, according to a survey by Scientific American and the journal Nature.But the most notable difference was between East Asia and the rest of the world.The survey found 35 per cent of Japanese and 49 per cent of Chinese respondents agreed there is "reason for doubt" that evolution can explain the incredible variety of species on Earth.That view was shared by about 10 per cent of respondents from the rest of the world.Japanese and Chinese respondents were also less likely to say that they trust scientific explanations of the origins of the universe.And almost one-third of Chinese respondents said that scientists should stay out of politics, compared with about 10 per cent of respondents from other countries.The web-based survey was far from scientific - the 21,000 respondents decided whether to participate - and it sampled countries unevenly, with thousands of respondents in North America and Eu- rope, 1,195 in Japan and just 269 in China."Still, the results are sobering for anyone who believes that a public informed about science will necessarily share scientists' views," says a report on the survey to be published Thursday in Nature.It suggests that skepticism in Japan and China about evolution and the Big Bang may be rooted in Asian philosophies such as Shinto or Buddhism, which have their own explanations for the origin of life.Naruya Saitou, a population geneticist at Japan's National Institute of Genetics, suggests in the Nature report that the apparent doubts may also stem from recognition of complexity in nature.This also explains other trends in Japan, he says: systems biology is a relatively unpopular career path for scientists because "life is too complex to be reduced to a formula" and GMOs are shunned because "people are afraid of manipulating the huge complexities in nature." Wu Yishan, a chief engineer at the Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China in Beijing, says that the evolution question probably also triggered healthy, skepticism in Chinese respondents."As a scientist you should be able to doubt anything," he told Nature.Another striking difference was in trust in flu pandemics experts - 69 per cent of American respondents said they trust what scientists say, compared to only 31 per cent of European respondents.Scientific American ties the difference to the Geneva-based World Health Organization's handling of the outbreak and controversy over the billions of dollars' worth of vaccines and antiretroviral drugs ordered up to combat the virus that turned out to be milder than initially thought.Two European studies have suggested WHO's decision-making process was tainted by conflicts of interest because scientists who had recommended stockpiling of vaccines were later found to have ties to drug companies - a controversy that generated banner headlines in Europe but little media and public attention in North America.The survey did find some common ground.Worldwide, respondents agreed that scientists are more trustworthy than other public figures.Religious authorities were deemed least trustworthy, followed by politicians and company officials.And more than 70 per cent of respondents agreed science funding should be spared in tough economic times.When asked what should be cut instead, defence spending was the overwhelming choice - 82 per cent of Canadian respondents favouring cuts to defence over cuts to education or social-welfare programs.And despite a recent controversy over leaked emails by climate researchers and the United Nations' climate panel, the survey found climate change denial is in decline.Among Canadian respondents 41 per cent said that over the past year, they've become more certain that humans are changing the climate, compared to 12 per cent of respondents who have grown more doubtful.In the swing of things at the Wales Home tourney ins The 4th Annual Wales Home Golf Tournament has come and gone and was a fantastic success.Over $50,000 was raised .Pictured (l to r): Adair Mountain - president of the Wales Home; Butch Crack -chairman of the finance committee; George Lovett (resident); Brendalee Piironen Executive Director; Armand Rivard (resident) and Bertrand Menard - Honorary chairman for the golf tournament.Ben by Daniel Shelton GOTCHA// f REMEM0Q?, GRANPA/ LEAVES HAVE ID GO < FREE' . The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, September 23, 2010 Page 3 ^qcal News 1 ., “The scientific park is only a part of what we want to create in that 5 1 part ofthecity.”-Mayor Bernard Sévigny Council adopts plans for science park By Doug McCooeye Sherbrooke At the committee-of-the-whole meeting at Sherbrooke City Hall on Monday night, Sylvain Boulianne, director of urban planning for the City of Sherbrooke, presented the preliminary plans for the future Parc scientifique de Sherbrooke (Sherbrooke science park).Located next to the CHUS-Fleurimont, the 60-hectare area is currently known as the Sherbrooke bio-medical park, as the City’s zoning regulations only allow for the hosting of bio-medical companies.The US-based drug development company Charles River purchased part of the land three years ago to house laboratory facilities and it has already finished construction of its main building.According to the 53-page plan submitted to the council on Monday night, the rest of the area will be developed to compliment Charles River.Thus it will be restricted to hosting scientific and high technology companies as well as other bio-medical companies.Boulianne presented the plans for a “campus-style” area that envisions a series of companies that are all in the same or similar fields, allowing for easy cooperation and interaction amongst one another.“They are divided in to eight specific lots that are all up for sale right now,” explained Boulianne in an interview with The Record.“That being said, if another big company like Charles River wanted to purchase a big chunk of the land, we’d be open to that.” The project would see a $7.8 million investment from the City and Sherbrooke Innopole that would go towards the expansion of the area’s road infrastructure, the creation of a direct link between the campus and the nearby Highways 216 and 610, as well as the preservation of over ten hectares of al-ready-protected land.“While it was exclusively a bio-medical park before, the expansion to a scientific park, which includes research and high technology companies, gives Sherbrooke a much larger advantage in this field,” noted councillor Louida Brochu, as the council unanimously adopted the initial plan during Monday night's public meeting.Boulianne explained that the next step is for the council to adopt new zoning regulations that would allow for buildings of a “scientific nature” to be built in the area.This is expected to happen within the next few months.Mayor Bernard Sévigny was enthusiastic about the plans as well, indicating that it is only the beginning for his grand vision of the area around the CHUS-Fleurimont.“We are looking to make it a united sector,” he said to the council.“The scientific park is only a ssasss; DOUG MCCOOEYE Sylvain Boulianne, Sherbrooke’s director of urban planning presents his plans.part of what we want to create in that part of the city.” dmccooeye@sherbrookerecord.com Montjoye meeting set for next week By Doug McCooeye Sherbrooke Hatley Township officials will meet with the Couture family next week to discuss the latest proposal concerning the sale of the buildings and land at Montjoye.In a phone call to The Record offices Wednesday morning, Hatley Township deputy-mayor Martin Primeau confirmed that they received a response re garding their counter-offer from the Gestion Ski Montjoye owners on September 10.This week the Coutures let the municipality know that they would like to sit down for a meeting next week to discuss the deal.Primeau is confident that a deal will be reached soon.“It should be done fast enough,” he said.“We’ve been working on this dossier for eight months now.We have already done most of the steps, now we just have to take the last few.” The two sides seem to have agreed on the $650,000 price tag for the ski centre's main building, the garage, the workshop, and other surrounding buildings, as well as some 150 acres of land.However, an “extra demand” made in the Couture family’s latest submission has required a detailed analysis from the Township.“They made an extra demand that we will not discuss publicly at this time,” said Primeau.“It gave us some problems (.) We will divulge it to the-public after next week’s meeting.” If a deal is struck, Hatley Township’s council would most likely need to adapt a new loan regulation.At this time, the population would be able to ask for another referendum on the deal.“We do not want the people to think that we are doing these gestures to frustrate them,” said Primeau.“We want to get this deal done as quickly as possible.” Over the last few months, the Couture’s have sold Sexual deviant sentenced to ten years Gaétan Carrier - the man convicted in 2008 on eight charges related to the sexual assault of three minors - was sentenced to ten years in prison in a Saint-Hyacinthe courtroom last week.Because he has already served 31 months in prison while awaiting sentencing, the decision rendered by judge Denis Noël will see Carrier spend about five more years in prison.Time served while awaiting sentencing counts double.It was in 2008 that Carrier pled guilty to the sexual assault of two minors who attended his Chinese boxing school in Saint-Dominique.He also admitted to the assault of another minor between 1972 and 1982 while he was managing another boxing school in the Eastern Townships region.In 2000, Carrier was sentenced to three years in prison for sexual assaults committed against five minors between 1985 and 1997 at his boxing school in Sherbrooke.Considering his recidivism and the severity of the crime.Crown prosecutor Caroline Fontaine recommended a sentence of fifteen years in prison and that Carrier be declared a dangerous sexual delinquent.Instead, judge Noël adhered to Carrier’s lawyer’s recommendations of ten years in prison and officially declared the guilty man a “delinquent to be controlled" for the tens years following his prison term.Carrier will also be added to the National registry of sexual delinquents for the rest of his life and will have to provide a DNA sample.The Crown prosecution’s office has thirty days to appeal the sentence.In a recent Radio-Canada report, 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at Montjoye are still in negotiations.A meeting with the current owners is scheduled most of the ski systems and equipment located at Montjoye to other ski centres.This, in spite of a grass roots effort to save the ski operation that, according to Serge Couture, has not been profitable the last few seasons.With only the buildings and land remaining, Hatley Township has stated their desire to purchase them so they can house city-funded organizations and other local community groups that currently do not have a set location.dmccooeye@sherbrookerecord.com Michel Puval |P|Bpl Advertising Consultant ?W!}$ Serving the entire Eastern Townships with three publications REGQRD Jgwrahips Outlet One number 819 569-9525 mduval@sherbrookerecord.coni Page 4 Thursday, September 23, 2010 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Facebook could take another hit from privacy commissioner By Sarah Schmidt Postmedia News Canada’s privacy watchdog on Wednesday announced fresh investigations into new Facebook features after concluding the social media giant has solved other privacy problems dating back to 2008.Privacy commissioner Jennifer Stod-dart said Facebook has done enough over the past year to satisfy concerns raised in a sweeping 2008 complaint into how Facebook stored and shared personal information of its users.But Stoddart said the pace of change at the site means fresh privacy concerns have arisen with the new “Like” button and Facebook’s invitation feature, which suggests friends to new users.Independent investigations into these features are now ongoing, Stoddart announced Wednesday.“We gave them a year to get in line with respect to limiting the sharing of personal information with applications as well as being more transparent about what they are doing with personal information.We’re saying that is satisfactory at this point.This was not a blanket investigation of the site as a whole,” she said in an interview.The ‘Like’ button allows web surfers to vote on products and online media stories.But even if someone is not a Face-book user or is not logged in, Facebook can collect the address of the web page being visited and the Internet address of the visitor, which permits the company to assemble data about Internet users’ browsing habits.That feature didn’t exist when the Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic, based at the University of Ottawa, filed a sweeping privacy complaint against Facebook in 2008.Following a yearlong investigation, Stoddart determined in July 2009 that many of the clinic’s concerns were well-founded and concluded that Facebook was operating outside of the country’s private-sector privacy law.One month later, Stoddart announced a deal with the company, outlining Facebook’s promised undertakings to be carried out over the next year to provide users more detailed control over their personal information and to curtail the access of outside software and website developers to their data.David Fewer, director of the clinic that filed the initial complaint, said he has mixed feelings about Stoddart’s announcement that these changes are “reasonable and meet the expectations” set out under Canadian privacy law.“They’re looking back and saying, ‘Did they do what they said they were going to do?’ and they’ve come to the conclusion that they have.I think they had to put a little water in their wine to reach that conclusion, but nonetheless that’s what they’re saying,” said Fewer.“The best example of that is around what they’ve said around granular control.They said users would have granular control over personal information being disclosed to third parties.What we were expecting from that is just that -granular control - that whenever there was a disclosure, through transparent practices, you would see what information is going and you would be able to say, ‘No, you don’t get that information, and you can’t do that,’” said Fewer.“That granular control is there for some things, but it’s not there where it’s most important and where privacy concerns really creep up - around third- party disclosures - and that’s what applications are all about.” But Fewer said the commissioner’s successful efforts over the past year to make Facebook much more transparent should also be lauded.“That’s a direct result of the complaint and the privacy commissioner’s willingness to take on Facebook and wrestle it into a more acceptable form," said Fewer, adding, “Facebook is still in the crosshairs." In a statement, Michael Richter, Facebook’s chief privacy counsel, said Face-book welcomes the conclusion of the 2008 investigation and “we appreciate the dialogue we’ve had with the Office of the Privacy Commission to clarify and enhance our privacy practices.” “Making the privacy controls on Face-book comprehensive and easy to understand is an important part of our commitment to giving every person the power to control their own Facebook experience, and will continue to be even though this investigation by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner has concluded.” Minister unsure how many Canadian inspectors watching animals bound for slaughter By Sarah Schmidt Postmedia News The Canadian Food Inspection Agency cannot say how many inspectors are stationed across the country to make sure animal health rules are followed during the transport of animals destined for dinner plates, according to newly released information.Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, responsible for the agency, makes the admission in documentation introduced in the House of Commons in response to a query from Ontario MP Malcolm Allen, food safety critic for the NDP.Explaining that “CFIA has not specifically tracked the number of inspectors” to ensure animal transport regulations are followed, Ritz explains that “many CFIA inspectors are cross-utilized in other programs.This includes inspectors that work in animal health and for this reason it is not possible to identify the exact numbers of inspectors dedicated to ensuring compliance to the Health of Animals Regulations.” The government provided a similar explanation last year about the number of meat inspectors stationed at meat plants during parliamentary hearings into food safety and the 2008 listeriosis outbreak.Allen says the recycled explanation about oversight of the animal transportation inspection system is “just not good enough.” “We get the blather on about, ‘Well, different folks with different titles do different things, but I don’t know how many.You’re supposed to know what you do across this country, and they can’t even tell us this,’” said Allen.In his response to Allen’s questions, Ritz confirmed there is widespread support within the farming community and animal welfare organizations to enhance the animal health regulations “to reflect modern industry transportation standards and practices, as well as current scientific knowledge about animal transportation,” but he declined to provide any timeline.Pressure to update the rules increased earlier this year when the World Society for the Protection of Animals released a report in June about the conditions in which animals are transported in Canada.The group said severely injured, crippled and sick animals are transported in contravention of the animal health regulation.Current regulations under Canada’s Health of Animals Act allow horses, pigs and poultry to be transported for up to 36 hours without food, water and being unloaded to the ground for a rest.For cattle, 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starts with trust | The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, September 23, 2010 Page 5 THE SCOOP - Celebrating Potton’s new child-care service Text and Photo By Mable Hastings At a Press Conference on September 20, “les Petits-Pieds de Potton,” a new drop-in child-care service for children 0-5, located in the former Vieux-Presbytere building at 328 Main Street, Man-sonville, announced their upcoming grand-opening that will take place on Friday, September 24 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.Natalie Belanger, Executive Director of the “Maison de la famille Mem-phremagog, “the group overseeing the child-care service in Potton, informed those present that the official opening of the child-care service was on September 7.The Maison de la Famille worked in collaboration with the Municipality of Potton, various organizations and a group of motivated parents who were concerned after a thorough research was conducted in 2010 that determined that over the next two years, 42 Potton children would need a space in daycare.The Mayor and Municipal*Council of Potton made this concern a priority in support of the dedicated group of parents that includes: Alexandra Bruneau, Dominic Diorio, Fanny Boulais, Genevieve Proulx, Jean-Guy Charron, Karen Tinker, Manon Laplume, Melanie Amireault, Melanie Picotte, Raymond Cherier and Shana Jandka.The group is noted for their care, imagination, collaboration and leadership.In her speech, Natalie Boulanger thanked the many volunteers and those who have donated to the project for their precious support.She introduced the two employees who have devoted both their time and enthusiasm in making the space and environment a special one for the children.They are Potton resident’s: Bianka Forand Routhier and Dominic Racine.Natalie ended her speech by thanking the partners who worked with the Maison de la famille Memphremagog in the realization of this project: Paul Martel from the Health and Social Services Memphremagog, Trish Wood from the Municipality 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we know it’s cool! In less stellar achievements, Disney spawned the likes of Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers just so that the rest of us can try to imagine what it’s like to be mildly talented, better connected and to be worth a quarter of a billion dollars before you’re old enough to drink.Saddam is no more, the Taliban was no more but is again and all of us remember vaguely a silly dude nicknamed ‘Dubya” who, with his cast of ghouls, wrought death, destruction and hatred in the name of the Lord, Am’erka and General Foods.He was also the only person on the planet who didn’t notice hurricane Katrina, but we digress.Another change that really isn’t one, is that over the last decade the average debt load of graduating university students has more than doubled settling at around $26,680.There is no reason to believe that this tendency will change.Given our proximity to the United States, where university education is designed to bankrupt parents (a decent university’s annual tuition in the U.S.is roughly equal to the Canadian graduate’s entire debt load), it feels rather foolish to complain about education costs.Nevertheless, a doubling of debt is a doubling of debt and it can bring the recently capped former student crashing abruptly back to earth.All the statistics tell us that a university degree virtually ensures a higher lifelong earning curve for grads, but the stress of beginning a brand new adventure burdened by the price of a good car can certainly be discouraging, particularly when a university degree no longer guarantees anything.Debt can also delay other key decisions, like starting a family or purchasing a house.The repurcussions ripple.In spite of this, our society blindly encourages just about everybody to seek higher academic achievement regardless of whether this will in fact turn out to be a benefit to the student.How many walk away from inappropriate or unsuccessful academic careers without a degree, but still with a significant debt?Why must so many people have a degree as to make them almost worthless, leading only to increased demands for graduate programs (and additional debt).If monetary gain is the point of a university degree, then perhaps someone should point out (and not as an admission of failure) that there is a far greater need in this country for mechanics, machinists, plumbers and other skilled workers than there is for sociologists (or historians) and that the pay is generally much better also.Of course, if we didn’t send all our kids to school, we’d have to find something for all those professors to do.We know they can teach, but can they do?¦ i ».¦THF.- RECORD F.O.Box 1200 Sherbrooke J1H 5L6 or 1195 Galt E„ Sherbrooke JIG 1Y7 Fax for Newsroom only: 819-569-3945 e-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Sharon McCully Publisher .(819) 569-6345 Sharon McCully Managing Edhor .(819) 569-6345 Michael McDevitt Assistant Editor (819) 569-6345 Stephen Blake Corresp.Editor.(819) 569-6345 Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman.(819) 569-9931 DEPARTMENTS Accounting.(819) 569-9511 Advertising .(819) 569-9525 Circulation .(819) 569-9528 Newsroom .(819) 569-6345 Knowlton office 5B Victoria Street, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1 VO Tel: (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) 243-5155 MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 year 120.00 6.00 9.45 $135.45 6 MONTHS 63.00 3.15 4.96 $71.11 3 MONTHS 32.00 1.60 2.52 $36.12 Rates are for Quebec residents only.For other provinces, please contact The Record.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 I CAFETERIA mvim m m i l WAFFLES, PORK BARREL SAUSAGE FRESHLY SQUEEZED TAXPAYERS.1 Letters At one time the dust was so thick that you could not see the other side of the street.Editor: This past Saturday, a major demolition took place in downtown Lennoxville.Now, I do not know if there are any controls or regulations about this type of job, but this operation was really out of control.Major traffic jams were present, but the major, maybe criminal, aspect of this job was the asbestos dust which was just flying at one point.At one time the dust was so thick that you could not see the other side of the street.Someone should be fined or even be charged with not caring about the environment, or for that matter about anyone other than themselves.In addition, the planning geniuses decided that the middle of Homecoming would be an excellent time to block off half of the town’s main street! Good thinking! R.Yellin Lennoxville Editor: I would like to congratulate Mike McDevitt and Ivy Weir on the excellent articles on euthanasia.I would also like to say that I wouldn’t like to be one of the doctors who would be forced to carry out this criminal act.Imagine meeting your Maker with countless murders on your conscience.It’s the politicians who are pushing to make this legal, one party in particular.It’s all about saving money on Health Care and I use that term loosely.It has nothing to do with mercy.I worked for many years in a long-term facility and terminal patients were not allowed to suffer.They were kept pain-free and died with dignity.It’s not pleasant to watch family members waste away.I know.I watched a sister and a brother go this way and yes, I prayed to God because only He has the right.He had to watch his only Son suffer on the cross to save the rest of us.It is very dangerous to give a group of people the power to end our life when we become a drain financially.Let them raise the money for their elections and referendums some other way.Kathleen Lynch Richmond To the editor: The Globe Mail finally broke the silence and advertised the true cost of the registry.The Toronto Police Service has been advertising on their truths and myths website that the cost of the registry is only $4 Million.However, closer reading of the RCMP report has identified that $4 Million as being the cost saving over the agency previously running the registry.The annual NET cost is estimated at $66.4 Million.That's a 1660 per cent increase! People should be disgusted at the Toronto Police Service for blatantly lying to the public in order to obfuscate the facts and maneuver public opinion whichever way it favours.Hopefully it's not too late for people to get their voices heard and let their politicians know the truth.Tyler Beckett Edmonton, AB The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, September 23, 2010 Page 7 No more jumping on that bandwidth wagon Ross Murray GENEVA, Switzerland - If you had planned to blog this morning about the latest antics of your Schnauzer or post a video of Grandma losing her dentures, you’re out of luck.The Internet is closed.The World Trade Organization made the startling announcement yesterday in Geneva.“The Internet is full,” said Lars Fi-umdmnstrom, the WTO’s commissioner for global communication and controversy-baiting.“There’s virtually no space left for any more content.There’s not enough room to swing a video of a cat.” While technically not completely full, the Internet is very nearly maxed out.Researchers believe that there are only 1 billion gigabytes of space left on the In- ternet.To give you an idea of how big that is, 1 billion gigabytes is the combined total of all the Team Edward and Team Jacob websites alone.“All we need is one more Justin Bieber and we’re sunk,” said Fiurndmnstrom.Consequently, the Internet will not be allowing any new content for the foreseeable future.What little space there is left of the Internet will be reserved for emails and instant messaging.But even here there’s a catch.“The Internet must be used for real communication only,” said Fiurndmnstrom.“The WTO will be working closely with Interpol to monitor e-communication activity, and if we catch people forwarding jokes, warnings about baby carrots washed in bleach or promises of free iPads if you forward this email to fifteen friends, we have the authority to place them on the InterNOT list and ban them from using the Internet for three years.But don’t worry; we have many surplus fax machines people can use.” The beginning of the end for the Internet began in 2005 with the launch of YouTube.This, paired with cheap, accessible recording technology, meant that anyone with a cell phone could upload videos of themselves lip-synching badly to Snoop Dog.Today, there are an esti- mated 120 million videos on YouTube with 200,000 being added daily.“Every time someone uploads a video of a fat person’s pants falling down, the Internet dies a little.And I would argue that society dies a little too,” said Fiurndmnstrom, momentarily losing his professional composure.The surge in popularity of Facebook exacerbated the Internet’s decline.“Honestly, children, do you need to upload every single photo of yourself?Look at this,” said Fiurndmnstrom, pointing to a typical teenager’s Facebook page.“There are 172 photos in this album alone.Look: a self-portrait.Another self-portrait.A blurry self-portrait.This one is exactly the same as this one.Is that a face?I can’t tell.In short, ladies and gentlemen, narcissism killed the Internet.” Though the end of new Internet content may seem dire, the WTO is assuring the public that there’s already enough content on the website to fill every conceivable need.“Look, when it’s got to the point that you can find information on bellybutton lint in Wikipedia, I think we’ve covered all the bases, don’t you think?” said Fiurndmnstrom.Asked whether the content ban was permanent, Fiurndmnstrom said that the ball was in the public’s court.“Start purging your personal content.Ask yourself whether anyone actually cares what you have to say.And corporations need to do some serious soul-searching as well.I mean, does Kraft Dinner really need a website?I don’t think so.” Fiurndmnstrom added that if just one-third of so-called “adult” websites pulled their content, then the Internet would have room for at least another decade.“And stop snickering when I say ‘pulled their content,’” an increasingly testy Fiurndmnstrom told reporters.While analysts suggest that gross domestic product will plummet due to the end of e-commerce, that shortfall will quickly be made up by a surge in workplace productivity.Condemnation of the WTO’s plan to kill off the Internet’s ability to deliver new information in a timely manner was swift.Traditional print and television media, however, expressed delight.Ross Murray’s collection You ’re Not Going to Eat That, Are You?is available in area bookstores and through www.townships.ca.Ross can be reached a t ross_m urray@sympatico.ca.Retreat of glaciers could affect cities in West Quebec drops idea of user fees for doctor’s visits By Mark lype Postmedia News New data released by Natural Resources Canada on Wednesday shows that glaciers in Canada’s High Arctic and in the mountains of Western Canada have shrunk significantly over the past 50 years, a change experts say could have consequences for municipalities that depend on the run-off for drinking water, irrigation and power generation.“It’s pretty clear that glaciers are continuing to retreat,” Sarah Boon, a professor of geography at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, said Wednesday.“And that’s going to have a major impact on water resources in the future.” Boon has conducted her own extensive research on glacier melt, including on the Devon Ice Cap in Nunavut, which was included in the data.She said several Western Canadian cities could be affected if the amount of water from spring and summer glacier runoff is significantly reduced.The Bow River, which rises in Banff National Park from the Bow Glacier (which wasn’t included in the study), is one major waterway that is susceptible to reduced runoff from glacial retreat.The Bow supplies drinking water to Calgary and other communities and irrigation districts as it meanders east across the Prairies, Boon said.The research analyzed six glaciers in Western Canada.Researchers measured data on the Helm Glacier in B.C.’s Garibaldi Provincial Park; the Peyto Glacier in Banff National Park; and the Place Glacier in the southern Coast Mountains of B.C.In the Arctic, data were analyzed on three glaciers in Nunavut; the Devon Ice Cap on Devon Island; the Meighen Ice Cap on Meighen Island; and the White Glacier on Axel Heiberg Island.As part of Canada’s national glacier-climate observing system, the researchers analyzed data compiled between 1960 and 2007.But Boon, who conducted her own longterm research on the Devon Ice Cap, said one of the most significant findings of the study is that glaciers in both the Arctic and in the mountains are showing continual retreat.“Glaciers in the /^Vue Q» MarcrWo Postmedia News uebec Finance Minister Raymond jBachand has abandoned the proposal he made in his budget last Tor user fees when Quebecers visit a doctor.Doctors and other health professionals advised against the fees, saying they would discourage people who wanted to see a doctor from doing so.Bachand announced he would hold consultations this fall on the idea, but now he says that after talking to health professionals he is giving up on user fees.When the government delivered its budget it said it was considering the introduction of what it called a health de ductible.Residents would have to declare when they file income taxes how many times they visited a doctor or other health-care provider.The appointments, worth $25 each, would be added up and weighed against taxable income.The measure raised concerns Quebec was violating the Canada Health Act and Quebec’s opposition pledged that if the government enacted user fees it would abolish them.mountains and glaciers in the Arctic are very different,” she said.“But the ones in the mountains are more sensitive to changes.” Glaciers in the High Arctic are larger and cover a wider area than the glaciers in Canada’s mountains, which extend into British Columbia, Alberta and the Yukon.In the mountains, snow cover is much more extensive, while the Arctic is basically a desert, with very little precipitation.Boon said the ice sheets in the mountains are the ones that could most directly affect the population by limiting water resources.Dan Moore, a geography professor at the University of British Columbia, said even if glacier melt accounts for » only a small percentage of what ends up in reservoirs, it can have a critical impact on power generation.“Snow melt is the main source for the reservoirs, but it is the glaciers that get you through the long, hot dry spells in the summer,” he said.Moore is currently finalizing a report for BC Hydro on the effect of a loss of run-off on power production.Elliott vows changes in senior RCMP management style T)Cm If Mo XVns Postmedia News CMP Commissioner William Elliott says the Mounties will bring changes to their senior tanagement following an internal review revealing internal tensions in the force, the CBC reported Tuesday evening.The review found there was “an unhealthy level of tension and internal conflict” among senior executives, noting some of the “tensions” were caused by Elliott himself.The review was ordered after reports accused Elliott of being verbally abusive. •' > v r * \ v * v • v .* .‘v V '* ,a >; .;.Page 8 Thursday, September 23, 2010 ¦\ fEEJtna IMPORTS WELCOME HERE! ^fÊÊÊÊIÊÊÊÊÊNÊÊlfatÊÊÊÊÊ&ÊBftÆ u—•», >«, fiBBh ital* mF0Ht£z2^' v^VRp^ 1205 Wellington St.S.569-5959 563-0036 Locally installed.^ * pu>6U**'?Nationally guaranteed nM u 9’“! 2011 Ford Fiesta; terrific car has much to offer (Graeme Fletcher/National Post) things such as an MP3 player and get the desired response.At $650, it is not cheap, but it is money well spent.It’s also the only way to get Bluetooth.The rear seat in both cases is up to the task of accommodating three riders (two is the preferred number) as there is plenty of head-, leg- and shoulder room.Aft of that, the sedan delivers a roomy trunk (12.8 cubic feet) and 60/40-split/folding seat-backs.The hatch delivers more versatility.With the seats upright, it boasts 15.4 cu.ft.and 26 cu.ft.when folded flat.The drawback is that the seat does not fold flush with the floor - it stands about 100 mm off the deck where large boxes teeter-totter on the ledge it forms.Allowing it to tumble up against the back of the front seats would solve the problem.Where things do come unravelled somewhat is the manner in which the Fiesta is packaged.Now, bearing in mind that this is Canada where winter is known to get a tad chilly, charging $350 for heated front seats and side mirrors (the winter package) smacks of nickel and diming.Ditto the fact that the Red Candy metallic paint on the hatch added another $300 to its bottom line.Then there’s the $30 environmental stewardship fee - please.At the end of the test, I came away as impressed with the Canadian Fiesta as I was smitten with its European counterpart after the first drive.It is comfortable, well conceived, has ample power, two solid transmission choices and it handles as well as anything in the segment.In short, it is a terrific little car that’s going to serve its future owner base very well.National Post automotive@sympatico.ca softer, more North American-like in nature.My sense is that the extra length (342 millimetres) and the fact most of it is behind the rear wheels account for the different handling characteristics.Lift the hood and you’ll find a 1.6-litre in-line four that pushes 120 horsepower and 112 pound-feet of torque.When mated to the five-speed manual transmission (there is a sophisticated twin-clutch box available), the Fiesta trots its way to 100 kilometres an hour in 10.3 seconds and turns the 80-to-120-km/h trick in 7.1 seconds.Neither time raises one’s pulse, but for the cut and thrust of everyday driving, the power on tap is more than adequate.In fact, when pushed the Fiesta feels almost sporty.The other upside is its distinct lack of thirst for fuel - I averaged a fuel economy of 6.6 litres per 100 km over a two-week period in two different cars.That is very good.The other place the Fiesta impresses is the manner in which the cabin has been executed.The dash is soft to the touch, while the rest of the hard plastics are a cut above the entry-level norm.Likewise, the seats are covered in an attractive material that says durable.The highlight, however, is the centre stack.Designed to mimic a cellphone keypad, it is very easy to use.A simple central controller allows the driver to select one of the different functions displayed in the four-inch screen at the top of the stack and set the car up as desired.The ability to set the turn signals to flash three times at the touch of the lever speaks to the Fiesta’s European roots.For those models equipped with Ford’s clever Sync system, it is even easier.It allows the driver to “talk” to By Graeme Fletcher Postmedia News The Ford Fiesta has enjoyed one of the most protracted introductions in recent memory.The Porsche Panamera had the longest ever, with no fewer than a handful of reveals before journalists were allowed to actually drive it.I previewed the Fiesta in September 2008, did the first drive in July 2009 and, now, finally, I drove the Canadian models on home turf.In some cases, an elongated launch takes the edge off the anticipation (it sure did for the Panamera).Thankfully, that was not the case here.One of the fears expressed by many, Yours Truly included, was that the trip across the Pond would soften the Fiesta’s suspension and eat into its sharp handling characteristics.Fear not, the Canadian version of the hatchback is just as agile and fun to drive as its European counterpart.Yes, there was some work done to the suspension to accommodate the all-season tires, but, in the end, it matters not a whit.In fact, the hatch is such that it not only inspires driver confidence because of the manner in which body motion is controlled, it also boasts superior feel and feedback through the steering.Likewise, understeer is kept at arm’s length -credit the P185/60R15 tires.The other bit of good news is that the hatch’s road manners do not come at the expense of ride comfort.In short, the driving dynamics are first rate.The sedan is a little different in terms of its drive, as the back end feels lighter.The sensation never makes it seem as though the car is going-to step out on the driver nor does it upset the overall balance of the car, it just makes the sedan feel 2011 Ford Fiesta ¦, ! L- \\\* vl 1 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Student debt more than doubled in last 20 years By Mark Iype Postmedia News Canadian university students are taking on higher debt loads than ever before, more than doubling the amount they borrowed 20 years ago, according to a new report from the Canadian Council on Learning.According to the CCL, the average debt for a university graduate more than doubled between 1990 and 2000, rising to $24,706 from $12,271.By 2009, that number had risen to $26,680 for university graduates.The CCL study analyzed the current and future impact of the Canada Student Loans Program on Canadian students.“This report points to some of the long-term consequences of incurring large debts, sometimes involving postponement of milestones of life, like having children or owning a house.They can also impact choice of career, possibly to public detriment,” said CCL president Paul Cappon.The report on debt-loads comes shortly after the announcement last month that the federal student loan program had reached its legislated maximum lending level of $15 billion.The federal government amended the program, freeing up an additional $2 billion for the approximately 50,000 post-secondary students that headed back to school this month.According to the CCL, 45 per cent of college graduates and six in 10 university graduates have used student loans while in school.Montreal woman missing in Costa Rica Postmedia News A Montreal woman went missing in Costa Rica as Foreign Affairs officials in Ottawa issued a travel advisory for certain parts of the Central American country.Kim Paris has not been seen or heard from for nearly a month.The 33-year old Montreal woman recently moved to Costa Rica with her husband.Paris was last seen on August 25 in the Pacific town of Santa Teresa.Paris’s husband, Gabriel Orozco, notified her family ten days after she went missing.Police in Costa Rica are currently examining a number of scenarios that may explain what has happened to Paris.On its website, Canada’s Foreign Affairs Department advises tourists to be vigilant and cautious in parts of Costa Rica, specifically in Pacific Beach resorts, which have seen a significant increase in criminal activity.In the last year five tourists have been kidnapped in Costa Rica.Warning issued for travel between U.S., Mexico Postmedia News Canadian travelers have been advised to avoid all non-essential land travel between the United States and Mexico due to continued violence in the area.The Foreign Affairs Department issued the warning be cause “high levels of violence linked to drug trafficking” and unpredictable activity near border regions make it unsafe for travelers.“Canadians should avoid crossing Mexico’s northern bor-dèr by land, as shoo touts, attacks, and illegal roadblocks may occur at any time,” reads the warning.“Criminals especially target SUVs and full-sized pickup trucks for theft and carjacking along highways of the states of Nuevo Leon, Tamauli-pas, Baja California, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Sonora, and Sinaloa.” Foreign Affairs said travel in these regions should proceed only if it is “absolutely necessary” and if travelers take precautions to ensure their own safety. The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, September 23, 2010 Page 9 Newfoundland facing widespread damage after Igor By Mark Iype Postmedia News Ottawa said Wednesday that Newfoundland and Labrador would receive federal disaster relief as the province cleans up the mess left in Hurricane Igor’s wake.“We will continue monitoring the storm closely and remain in close contact with provincial authorities to respond to any urgent requests,” said Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who has been in contact with Premier Danny Williams.“Newfoundlanders affected by the storm will face numerous challenges as they rebuild in the days and weeks ahead.I am sure they will meet these challenges and this storm with their characteristic determination and resilience.” Meanwhile, hopes of finding an 80-year-old man swept away by the fierce storm have faded.Police confirmed the resident of Lower Lance Cove on Random Island -about 120 kilometres northwest of St.John’s - was washed into the sea Tuesday morning “when a driveway collapsed from underneath him due to heavy water flow.” Sgt.Boyd Merrill, a spokesman for the RCMP in Newfoundland, said Wednesday morning that Random Island was still inaccessible from the mainland.Roads leading to the island are washed out and the extreme weather has prevented search-and-rescue crews from launching air support.With power out on Random Island and phone service spotty, Merrill said efforts to find the missing man have been spearheaded by the community.“The locals do what they’ve done for centuries,” he said.“They look after what they can, and when they can get outside help for the community, then we’ll support the ongoing efforts that are currently in place.” The province was pounded by Igor -now weakening in the North Atlantic between Labrador and Greenland - with torrential rains and heavy winds that left large areas of the province without power and several coastal communities cut off as rising water washed out roads and flooded homes.According to Environment Canada, a peak wind speed of 172 kilometres per hour - just shy of a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale - was recorded at Cape Pine, in southeastern Newfoundland.In the capital, winds peaked at 137 km/h at St.John’s International Airport, which had to temporarily halt flights.Rainfall records were set in several places as well.The highest recorded levels were in St.Lawrence, on the Burin Peninsula, where 239 millimetres fell.In Bonavista, on Newfoundland’s northeast coast, about 135 millimetres fell during one five-hour period alone.Bonavista’s total recorded rainfall was 197 millimetres -the figure reached when the recording station’s rain gauge overflowed, though “significant” amounts of rain continued to fall for several hours after.The storm downed power lines and left large trees toppled and lawns ripped up across the capital.Bridges were washed out at Hillview, about 100 kilometres northwest of St.John’s, and near Marystown, on the Burin Peninsula.And a gaping crater has opened up on a section of the Trans-Canada Highway at Terra Nova National Park in eastern Newfoundland.Fewer than 40,000 residents remained without power Wednesday morning, down from 50,000 late Tuesday night.Newfoundland Power crews were working to restore service, but downed trees and washed out roads were hindering progress.Most people should have their service restored by Thursday evening, according to the utility company’s website.Rain had mostly ceased by Wednesday morning, but winds as high as 100 km/h were expected in coastal areas.Gale warnings also remained in effect.States of emergency were declared in more than 30 communities on Tuesday, and around 19 communities were cut off by the storm, said Dennis Shea, a manger with the province’s Fire and Emergency Services Agency.Marystown where numerous homes were inundated forcing families to evacuate, was one of the towns most badly hit.Mayor Sam Synard said the damage was extensive.“In my lifetime, I’ve never seen a storm like this,” said Synard, a lifetime resident of the town of 6,500.“The rain was almost ominous, it was violent.We had high tides, heavy winds and rain, those are three great characteristics of a perfect storm.” The tedium is the message: Why small talk tends to be dull By Misty Harris Postmedia News f ! jhe most pervasive puzzle of cock- I tail parties is now the subject of se-X.rious academic inquiry: why do otherwise interesting people, when placed in a room together, end up discussing the weather?And what would happen if that option were - gasp - taken away?Whether talking wind chill, sharing tedious biographical details or giving pat responses about our jobs, re searchers find we reliably bend toward the boring in initial exchanges, defaulting “to friendly over controversial, even at the risk of sounding dull.” Dan Ariely, one of the world’s pre mier behavioural economists, explains it as a “bad equilibrium:” a conversational meeting point he says is safe for everyone, and useful to no one.Even on a presumably sexy dating site, in fact, Ariely’s analysis'of messages between potential matches reveals that this equilibrium persists by way of “utterly insipid” dialogue.“If you’re not part of that world, you might expect hot, passionate, informative discussions.But the reality is that it’s all boring questions like, ‘Where did you go to school?’" says Ariely, author of The Upside of Irrationality and a professor at Duke University.“I mean, who cares?” In a set of experiments, Ariely forced daters out of this conversational comfort-zone by restricting the questions people were allowed to ask one another - ultimately giving daters “permission” to defy social norms.These queries addressed such risque issues as abortion, sexual fantasies and loss of virginity, and said nothing of what daters did for a living or the state of the weather.The result was livelier interactions, which both parties rated as more satisfying than those conversations in which no rules were imposed.' * Ariely, who shares his findings in the online Harvard Business Review, concludes that directly empowering people to diverge or to disagree - whether on a date, in the boardroom or at a social gathering - stands to produce more reliable results, and at a faster pace, than the status quo.“Imagine going to a cocktail party where you sign an affidavit saying that you won’t ask any questions about the weather, sports or what people do for a living,” he muses wistfully.But because common-ground topics foster social co-ordination, allowing connection with limited risk, researcher Nathanael Fast says we “overwhelmingly" favour them when left to our own devices.“We feel better - more validated -when we share things in common with people,” says Fast, an assistant professor of management and organization at the University of Southern California.“The cost of sticking to common ground, though, is that we perpetuate old stereotypes, create cultural inertia and, of course, have less interesting conversations.” The University of Arizona’s Matthias R.Mehl tracked natural conversations and found the happiest people have the CLASSIFIEDS WORK! (819) 569-9525 RECORD Classifieds most substantive exchanges, participating in just 10 per cent small-talk per day compared to unhappy people’s 30 per cent.Mehl says the goal, then, is to enable speakers to engage on a deeper level without surrendering common ground.“We do ourselves, and probably the other person, a favour by gently shifting the conversation to a more meaningful topic,” says Mehl, an associate professor of psychology.“But I don’t think arm-wrestling should take place.To jump into a conversation with a stranger by talking about the afterlife could definitely backfire.” Richmond Regional gÊïïSSd— 375 ru» Arenttrong, Richmond, Québec, Canada JOB2HO Support the 2nd Annual RRHS Golf Tournament - Sponsor a hole, offer a prize or make a tax receiptable donation - Take part in the Vegas style tournament Proceeds to help lower sports fees as well as improve athletic equipment RRHS Golf Tournament Saturday, October 2 at 11:00 a.m.at the Club de Golf Melbourne If you are interested in becoming a supporting partner, please send a confirmation by email to Jacques Laberge at jacques@casshomes.ca or by phone at 819-564-1750.You can send a cheque in the name of ETSB .with the mention RRHS Golf at the above address.If you are interested in taking part in the Vegas style tournament which will be held on Saturday, October 2 at 11:00 at the Club de Golf Melbourne, please contact Jacques Laberge at 819-564-1750.ADVERTORIAL * t D’EXCELLENCE 2010 Page 10 Thursday, September 23, 2010 ySpif The CHUS’ Prix d’Excelience 2010 award H winners are symbols of excellence through who they are and what they do.They are a source of inspiration for their colleagues.They are among the people behind the CHUS’ accomplishments.We are proud to rely on their leadership and their exceptional contribution to the fields of medicine, university, science and community.D’ADMINISTRATION du CHUS SE2SS"- .a- dm Sherbrookt Straw/ newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com | The Record administrative: COUNCIL GRAND PRIZE IN EXCELLENCE AND COMMITMENT CATEGORY 1 - DENIS PARÉ, NOTARY volunteer, CHUS' Board of Directors COMMITMENT CATEGORY CAREER CATEGORY’ 2 - LYNN CHARPENTIER, volunteer, Board of Directors - Fondation du CHUS 3 - CHARLES AUGER, Economic partnership Project Coordinator 4 - DR MAURICE ROY, Assistant Director for the General Directorate, Director tor the Professional Services Directorate, and Codirector tor the Interdisciplinary Clinic Directorate 5 - BRIGITTE BENOÎT, 6-WORKSHOP ON 7 - THE MEDICAL BIOLOGY 8 - THE TELEHEALTH WOUND Head Division of Hematology/Oncology MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY LABORATORY TEAM CARE TEAM and Palliative Care 9 - THE EMERGENCY PLANNING 10 - NETWORK INDEX CARD 11 - DYSPHAGIA SCREENING Committee for the Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) ¦- I TEAM CATEGORY Thursday, September 23, 2010 Page 11 The Record | newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com 12 - KAIZEN PHARMACY 13 - PEDIATRIC CHUS- HÔPITAL FLEURIMONT PROCEDURAL SEDATION HEART AND ACTION CATEGORY WmÈ -, 14 - DENISE BEAUDETTE, Intensive Care Unit Orderly 15 - YOLAND BERGER, Clinical Nurse - pandemic vaccine 16-ANDRÉE L MALTAIS, Head Division of Hemodynamics and Electrophysiology care and services 17 - DIANE ROUTHIER, Clinical Nurse for the Family Planning Clinic 18 - JOHANNE SIMARD, Chief Administrator tor the Mental Health Care Clinic PERSONALITY CATEGORY MENTORSHIP CATEGORY MOST INFLUENTIAL CATEGORY CATEGORY TAKING OVER 19 - MANON DESAULNIERS, Building Consultant 20 - VÉRONIC POULIN, Geriatric Qinicfii Nurse 21 - SYLVIE QUIRION, Executive Secretary for Emergency and Medical Care and Services Program 22 - LINDA THERRIEN, Administrative Assistant for the Pubiic Affairs and Communication birectorate 23 - SYLVIE Hoy, 24 - SUZANNE NADEAU WHISSELL, Medical Archivist Neonatal Clinical Nurse * v f a - • ft \ 28 - RESEARCH TEAM - CYCLOTRON production of technetium - l earn Prize 27-PRISMA-7 Team Prize 25 - SYLVIE 3RET0N, Genetics Laboratory Technician 26-DREÉLSABETH LEBLANC, Orthopaedic He sklent .iimpi- #Ji&ÈËÊL '< 29-AMÉLIE JOURDAIN, SIEMENS La Capitale utïlm tonHiii 11| - La Capitale ¦ QM, 30 - CATHERINE ROY, Information Agent Votre mutuelle au travail pour voua Page 12 Thursday, September 23, 2010 r r newsfoom@sherbi-ookerecord.com The Record e order ep uVm a real estate agent, and I know what a project like this can do to real estate values.Fluet referendum called Matthew Farfan After years of starts and stops, proposals and counter-proposals, meetings, bickering, and lots of lawyers’ bills, the Fluet file is finally coming to a conclusion — or at least the people of Stanstead hope it is.Council, at its hastily called special meeting this Monday, voted to hold a referendum on the Fluet expansion plans that taxpayers have been hearing about ad nausea for the past decade or so.The referendum will be held at town hall on November 2, Rain or shine.It will be recalled that back on August 11, a register was held, where residents of two zones in Beebe were allowed, if they chose, to sign their names opposing the town’s proposed zoning changes that would allow the Fluet Hardware Store to expand its outside storage yard under certain conditions.On that day, 26 residents of zones R12 (including Turner Drive and most of Canusa Street) and U3 (Principale Street from Canusa to the bike path) — signed the register (residents of Stewart Street were not eligible to sign the register and therefore cannot now vote in the referendum).The number of signatures that were legally required to force the town either to hold a referendum on the issue or scrap its plans was 18.This week, the town opted to go the referendum route.And this is an expensive route, especially for a town reeling under the recent news that Mountain-view and Park Street will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars more than MATTHEW FARFAN imk i .¦ %u&e tyhiCcfip- Mayor Philippe Dutil, left, and Town Manager Guillaume Labbé listen to upset Beebe residents.promised.The total estimated price tag for a referendum, even one in which a grand total of 73 residents will be allowed to participate, is about $15,000.That amount, mayor Philippe Dutil said, will come out of the town surplus.Council says it wants to settle the question once and for all.Yet, in response to a question from Turner Drive resident Jacques Dupont, Mayor Dutil conceded that even if Fluet’s loses the referendum, council would have “no choice” but to listen if they decided to come back with a revised proposal.Clearly some residents do not relish the thought of the “neverendum-refer-endum” scenario.Town manager Guillaume Labbé tried to reassure them that in the future council would have to take into account the outcome of a referendum that does not go in Fluet’s favour.Former Councillor and Canusa Street resident Serge Tougas asked Council how it could disregard the will of 26 residents who clearly stated their opposition to the Fluet proposals in the recent register.“I am very disappointed with your decision,” he said.Dupont added, almost everyone on Canusa Street and Turner Drive are against this project.“Doesn’t that count for anything?” Council has clearly been influenced in its decision by a would-be petition (a “fictitious document,” as Dupont called it) that was signed by a number of voters in the two zones — most of them on Principale Street — in an effort to have the register cancelled, but that was deemed inadmissible at town hall the day of the register because it arrived too late.Town lawyer Roland Vielleux, who happened to be on hand for this week’s meeting (to answer questions related to the arena) said that had the petition arrived on time, there would have been no register (not to mention referendum), because an obscure clause in the law allows petitions to override registers if the number of signers constitutes the majority of citizens eligible to sign the register.“So yes,” he said in response to a question, “we wouldn’t be spending $15,000 if that petition had arrived on time.” Dupont, however, reminded Council that “it’s a lot easier to get people to sign a piece of paper on their doorstep than it is to get them to come up to town hall and vote.” Dupont and his neighbours vow they will continue to fight right up until the referendum.“I’m a real estate agent,” he has said in the past, “and I know what a project like this can do to real estate values.” Local granite shops need to conform Matthew Farfan fl'^hree years ago, the town of Stanstead received a notice from the State of Verftiont’s Water Supply Division of JL the Department of Environmental Conservation informing the municipality that it required a study to show that there were no risks of drinking water contamination from local granite shops.As a result of this notice, the town hired the engineering firm La Groupe Teknika to undertake the inspection of water connections at fifteen local stone sheds at a cost of $180 per shed, or $2,7.00.Earlier this month at its regular meeting, Council revealed that Teknika had discovered that eleven factories were in a state of non-conformity and that follow-up visits to these sheds were needed.Accordingly, the town has authorized a further payment of $1,500 to Teknika to conduct follow-up visits to ensure that the problematic connections at the eleven sheds are corrected.As a provider of drinking water to several hundred residents of the villages of Derby Line and Beebe Plain, Vermont, through the wells of the International Water Company (located in Stanstead) and those of the Beebe Plain sector of town, Stanstead must conform to certain environmental standards in force in the State of Vermont.Cultural Centre ready for fall season Matthew Farfan r « the Stanstead Cultural and Recreational Centre will be holding registration next week A.for its upcoming schedule of courses.Registration will take place at the centre, which is located at 10 Phelps Street (the Old Post Office building) on Thursday, September 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, October 2, from 10 a.m.to noon.Participants are being asked to pay for their courses at the time of registration.Most of the courses, which get under way in the first week of October, will take place at either the Phelps Street location or at the Community Centre in Beebe.A variety of courses have been organized for this fall, some of them new, others back by popular demand.These include photography, glass painting, line dancing, pottery making, meditation, aerobics / tae bo, guitar, violin, film study, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu for kids.The centre, says volunteer Meaghan Davis, is always on the lookout for interested participants, as well as for people thinking of forming clubs, such as snow-shoeing, chess, debating, and so on.The centre, Davis says, is ready to help organize activities and will provide space.For more information, call (819) 876-7527.my* MATTHEW FARFAN The Stanstead Cultural Centre occupies the old Post Office building. The Record ' newsrtx>m@sherbrookerecord.com Border Report Thursday, September 23,‘i6\6 Page 13 Packed house at Stanstead town hall Matthew Farfan It was standing room only at this week’s special meeting at Stanstead town hall on Monday night.The crowd was so big, in fact, that it spilled out of the council chamber, into Mayor Dutil’s office, along the walls, and down the stairs.There were also several journalists and two television crews in attendance.Why all the sudden interest in the normally routine goings-on at Stanstead town hall?Some were there to hear about the Fluet file.But most were there to hear about the $12 million loan that the town of Stanstead proposes to take out to pay for the new Pat Burns Arena.In fact, the special meeting was called largely to address public concerns regarding the issue of who would finance the loan and to provide assurances to taxpayers that they would not have to pay for the arena.Council realized that even a last-minute meeting two days before the town register, which was officially held on Wednesday (yesterday), was better than nothing at all.By the end of the meeting, some residents left feeling more reassured that their taxes would not be going up.After all.Council had even passed a special resolution promising just that.But others were not so sure.For the final results of the town-wide register on the arena loan, see tomorrow’s Record.MATTHEW FARFAN Council had to adjourn for twenty minutes to debate in private if it wanted to pass a motion stating it did not plan to raise taxes to pay for the arena.Many spectators chose to wait outside rather than inside the stuffy council chamber.Photography show at Choirs looking for Blacksmith Gallery members Matthew Farfan A superb exhibition of photography by four Eastern Townships photographers is currently on view at the Olde Blacksmith Gallery in downtown Stanstead.This, the final show of the season at this interesting gallery, runs until October 11.It features new and recent work in colour and black and white by Gabriel Safdie, Walter Paré, Suzanne Major and Stephanie Postigo.The gallery, which also features a selection of fine pottery, hand-crafted wooden bowls, jewellery, local books and other items, is located at 240A Duf-ferin Street, on the Tomifobia River.It is open from Thursdays to Sundays, from 11 a.m.to 7 p.m.One of several striking images by Gabriel Safdie.30% QDEKFi rmnm Fig.11 > If this feels like a snath test, visit mathliteracy.ca or call 1-800-303-1004.Math solves problems Matthew Farfan Each year in September, two regional choirs are on the lookout for new members to join their ranks.Allyna Harris, who directs both of these choirs, says that the public is always welcome to join.The first choir, called River Voices, is a community choir for adults and children.This group meets on Mondays at Sun-nyside School in Stanstead (441 Dufferin Street), from 6:30 to 8 p.m.The other choir, which has become quite well-known around the Eastern Townships in recent years, is called Choromondo.As its name suggests, Choromondo specializes in world music.This is an all-women’s choir.It meets on Thursdays, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.at the Beulah United Church in Ayer’s Cliff.Carpooling arrangements may be made for members of either choir living in Stanstead and nearby Vermont.For more information about joining these choirs, call Allyna Harris at (819) 876-5682.NATIONAL NEWS BRIEF Flaherty ridiculed after speech By Mark Kennedy Postmedia News Finance Minister Jim Flaherty came under ridicule from his political rivals Tuesday after he delivered an unusually explosive speech that warned Canadians of calamitous doom to the economy if the opposition parties force an early election and take power.The dismissive reaction from opposition parties came swiftly after Flaherty used a normally sedate occasion - a speech to the Canadian Club - to deliver the highly partisan address.Flaherty was accused by the Liberals and New Democrats of engaging in a “partisan rant” to heighten political tensions on Parliament Hill and distract Canadians from the Harper government’s lack of substantive policies on issues such as job creation, health care, education and pensions. Page 14 Thursday, September 23, 2010 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record L *ruriM ' ' > oca.oris “Not only Townshippers will be proud to be hosts of these unique games, but will also be proud to spotlight the talent and determination 10 An ice sledge hockey team in Sherbrooke?By Michael Innés Will Sherbrooke have its ice sledge hockey team?It's a wish that young Samuel would like to see come true.Samuel, 10 years old, hopes his dream will come true and invites residents of Sherbrooke and the area to come and discover the sport this Sunday, September 26, at the Centre Julien Ducharme Arena from 9 a.m.to 11 a.m.and 2 p.m.to 3:30 p.m.Benoit St-Armand from the Canadian sledge hockey team will be on hand for the event.But why does a 10-year-old boy dream of a sled hockey team in Sherbrooke?Samuel suffers from cerebral palsy that affects mainly his lower limbs.For the past year now, Samuel travels to Laval once a week to play his favorite sport.“On the ice all players are even.Since Samuel plays sledge hockey he is unrecognizable,” said Dorothée Roy, Samuel’s mom who is also coordinating the project of a sledge hockey team with help from the Centre de Réadaptation de l’Estrie.“The weekly trips to the Montreal area are demanding and that is why we would like to have a team in Sherbrooke,” added Roy.Other regions like Quebec City and Gatineau are also working on starting teams.The future sledge hockey team and the demonstration activity this weekend is for all ages, with or without a handicap.Players from Team Quebec will be on hand for the initiation portion of the day and will be able to lend six to eight sleds and the equipment to try the game.Participants are asked to bring their hockey equipment (helmet, gloves, jersey).Some Paralympics athletes may also be on hand.Diane Roy and Carl Marquis have been invited to the event and organizers are hopeful to see them there.The committee for adapted sports of the Centre de Réadaptation de l’Estrie is proud to be associated with this event and hopes to see residents take part this Sunday.Sledge hockey is an adapted sport created in Sweden back in 1960 and was presented for the first time at the Paralympics Games in 1994.In 2010, Canada finished in fourth place in the tournament at the Paralympics in Vancouver.Residents who would like to get more information on sled hockey in Sherbrooke can call Dorothée Roy at 819-565-3998 or e-mail to hockey-lugeestrie@hotmail.com.MICHAEL INNES Samuel and his mom Dorothée hope to get ice sledge hockey going in Sherbrooke.They invite residents to come out and try sledge hockey on Sunday.Soccer dominates By Mike Hickey Special to the Record High School soccer is in full swing and the Galt’s bantam boys took home some hardware this past Saturday as they won the Bishop’s College School Invitational Tournament held this past Saturday in Lennoxville.Coach Mark Warnholtz’s team went 3-0 with wins over Ashbury College, Lower Canada College and Selwyn House.In Eastern Townships Interscholastic Conference play Galt edged Massey-Vanier 2-1 as Caius Heath and Riley Jarrand scored a goal apiece.The Galt bantam girls blanked Stanstead 8-0 behind the four-goal performance of Krista Whalen.Teammates Gilia Simard and Sarah Landry chipped in with two goals apiece to round out the Piper scoring.The bantam girls Pipers squad shut out Massey- Vanier as Lindsay Moore recorded a hat trick while Courtney Burnham scored a single goal.In junior boys action Galt defeated Masse-Vanier 6-2 as Denzel Sutherland and Christopher Murphy netted two apiece for the winners.Alex McKinney and Brandon Desruisseaux scored single goals for the Pipers while Ben Laflamme and Tylor Roy replied for the Vikings.The Massey Vanier senior boys downed Galt 4-2.Tyler Murphy tallied twice while Will Bryson and Ceasar Ren-den added a goal apiece.Matthew Betalli and Frank Tremblay scored for the Pipers.Tyler Murphy and Tyler Robinson had a goal each as the Vikings tied BCS 2-2.Marley Chase’s three goals was all the offence that the Massey-Vanier senior girls needed in a 3-1 victory over BCS.The Vikings dropped a 3-2 decision to high school scene Galt despite a two-goal performance by Alexandrine Allard.The Stanstead senior girls, coming off a solid effort at the Nancy Brown tournament, played Galt to a 1-1 tie, although the Spartans had the better of the play, particularly in the first half when Alyssa Palmer-Dixon’s goal provided the visitors with a 1-0 lead.Galt began to press for the equalizer in the later stages of the game and finally knotted the game when Alexandra scored on a low cross from the left with less than two minutes of play.The Spartans will host the Stanstead Invitational Tournament that will include The Study, BCS and Sacred Heart High School.The Galt senior football boys find themselves in third place with a 2-1 record after recording a 20-7 win over La Montée Leber this past weekend.The Pipers, who trail La Poudrière and Lac Megantic in the standings, will host La Frontalière Saturday at 10 a.m.The Galt junior boys find themselves in first place in the South Division after easily defeating Drummondville’s Marie Rivier 41-14.Their next game is Friday when they visit their cross-town rivals Le Triolet at 4 p.m.The bantam boys Pipers came up with a solid performance but an inability to generate any offence proved costly in a 16-0 loss to the Séminaire de Sherbrooke Barons.The young Pipers are 0-2 and will visit du Phare at 1:15 this Friday.With basketball season rapidly approaching Alexander Galt is looking for some coaches for the 2010-11 ETAIC season.Anyone interested in coaching either the junior boys or bantam and junior’s girls’ team should contact Bob Halsall at 819-563-0770 ext.230.Excellence Sportive Sherbrooke launches the Impulsion 2013 program By Michael Innés f 'r'jhe Eastern Townships athletes who hope to take part in the Canada A.Games in Sherbrooke in 2013 now have a great partner for the next three years.Excellence Sportive Sherbrooke announced the creation of the “Impulsion 2013” program.Excellence Sportive Sherbrooke (ESS) president, Jean-François Rouleau announced last week that the organization will inject $10,000 to the budget of the program from now until the summer of 2013.“As its name states, this program from Excellence Sportive Sherbrooke aims to give an impulse to athletes from the region to make the lineup of their sport with team Quebec.We hope to bring them to a higher level of competition with specialized services that are to meet specific needs,” explained Rouleau at the press conference.And since good news never comes alone, ESS also confirmed two important partners to obtain the maximum for the program.The first partner is Sherbrooke’s former mayor, Jean Perreault, who injected $20,000 this year.“I had already made the decision with the organizing committee of my golf tournament that a portion of the profits would go to the hopeful athletes of the Canada 2013 games.The program that is put forward by ESS responds perfectly to the criteria of what we want to do,” said Perreault at the press conference.Another contribution to the fund comes from the Corporation Jeux d’été du Canada-Sherbrooke 2013, who is in charge of the organization of the next edition of the Games.“It is fundamental for our organization to support the athletes that have shown a potential for the upcoming game,” said Tom Allen.“Not only Town-shippers will be proud to be hosts of these unique games, but will also be proud to spotlight the talent and determination." These contributions are valid for the next 12 months only because other amounts will be added by donors for the upcoming years.The corporation for the Canada games has confirmed a total of $50,000 over three years and Perreault has also said he will support the program until 2013.The first group of athletes that will receive help were introduced last week: Phénix Beaudoin-Cloutier (sailing), Sarah-Maude Bouchard-Canuel (soccer), Camille Charest-Gagné (volleyball), Marc-Antoine Dugas-Laffenaye (track and field), Alexandre Gagné (track and field), Jérémy Gagnon-Laparé (soccer), Nicolas Hoag (volleyball), Laurence Lapointe (volleyball), Émile Paquette (rowing), Caroline Pfister (track and field), Nicolas Racine (speed canoë-kayak), Émilie Simard (speed canoë-kayak) and Gabriel Veilleux (rowing). J .The Record prod uction@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, September 23, 2010 Page 15 Kinnear’s Mills W.I.The September meeting of the Kinnear’s Mills Women’s Institute was held at the home of Audrey Allan.It was conducted by the president, Huguette Blais, and opened by repeating the Creed, Salute to the Flag and Oath of Citizenship.Huguette thanked Audrey for having the meeting.Motto - If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money cannot buy.Roll Call - What has your greatest achievement been?This was answered by seven members.The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, approved and signed.Pauline Nutbrown, County President, had received the Provincial annual reports and the minutes of the Q.W.I.Convention.Huguette Blais gave each member a copy of the newsletter.The treasurer’s report was given by Helen MacRae in the absence of Helen Lowry.The members paid for the Q.W.I.Calendars they had received to sell at $5.each.Reports: Agriculture - Helen MacRae told us that Foot Rot is present in cattle, especially beef cattle.This has been blamed on the use of recycled wood chips from demolition materials in place of wood shavings.Some potato growers are planting potatoes to soak up all the pesticides from former years without putting more on.Audrey Allan informed us of the International Plowing Match to be from September 21-25 at St.Thomas Ontario.As of July 1, 2010 cattle must be tagged with an approved RFID tag.A local farmer is hauling water for 100 plus milking cows.The Quebec Minister of Agriculture, Claude Bouchard, has died at the age of 41.Health and Community Living -Pauline Nutbrown had sent out cards during the summer.Any member having the chance to buy some for her please do so.A get well card was signed for Victor Lowry who had surgery recently in Montreal.Education and Personal Development -Flora MacNaul said that the children are back in school.She has two grandchildren at home going, one in pre-kindergarten who has to be driven and one in Grade 1.Publicity and Awareness - Joy Nugent had sent our Anniversary picture and news to the Newsletter.She told about the first nursery school in the world.In 1795 when David Dale started his Cotton Spinning factory in New Lanark, Scotland, he emptied the orphanages of nearby Glasgow.The newly created factory system could use labor so unskilled that small children would do fine.He employed 795 children and just 362 adults; 450 children were not yet in their teens and more than 100 were under eight.Dale’s orphans were unpaid, working 13 hours a day for room, board and two hours of mandatory education after work.Times were so bad, he was hailed as a civic benefactor and these children grew up to be healthy, literate adults.She showed a picture of the World’s largest book.This is a 6 foot Atlas created by a Dutch merchant and given to King Charles II of England to curry favor.The unique volume contains 39 maps of Britain and other major European countries and requires six people to lift it.Pauline Nutbrown gave an interesting report of the 96th Provincial Convention held in June.One member has 70 years of service at 93 years of age.Plans are being made for the 100th Anniversary.The County News reports are to be condensed.An application form was received allowing non-members to receive a Certificate of Appreciation for work they do for the W.I.Trie 2011 Handicraft Competition is in the newsletter.Program - Explain an experience you had that frightened you.Each member had a frightening story, some amusing and some a terrifying experience.The surprise gift was won by Dorothy Bolduc.All enjoyed Audrey’s delicious lunch and a social time together.Death Norman (1916-2010) Mr.Westover passed away peacefully, after a brief illness at the B.M.P.Hospital in Cowansville, the 21st of September 2010, at the age of 94.Predeceased by his wife Jennie (Tinslay) Westover, they were long-time residents of Stanbridge East.He leaves to mourn his children: Sheila of Melochville, QC; Larry (Heather McCaw) of Sutton, QC; and Debra (David Bryson) of Oakville, ON.He also leaves a foster daughter, Judy Harvey of Calgary, AB; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends.Visitation will take place at the: BROME MISSISQUOI Funeral Complex, 215 River Street, Bedford, QC 450.248.2911 on Friday the 24th of September from 2 to 5 p.m.On Saturday the family will receive condolences at 2 p.m.at the Stjames Anglican Church in Stanbridge East, followed by a Masonic service at 2:30 pm.and a regular funeral service to follow.Mr.Westover will be laid to rest at the St-James Anglican Cemetery.In his memory, donations to the Missisquoi Museum or the B.M.P.Foundation would be appreciated.Forms will be available at the Complex or at the church on the day of the service.I?KOMI MISSISQUOI MINERAI.COMPLEX 215 River st„ Bedford QC PHONE: 450-248-2911 FAX: 450-248-3749 www.complecebm.com Joy Nugent, Secretary.Eastern Townships Walks Multiple sclerosis never hits just one person.It affects the entire family.Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada MS CFUW Sherbrooke & District proudly launched the Eastern Townships Walks 2011 calendar at Townshippers’ Day.Twelve different areas of the Townships are featured with photos, descriptions, map and directions.Profits will be given to the Johnville Bog and Forest Park and the St.Francis Valley Naturalist Club.Calendars are available from members, at local shops, and Townships Expressions (819-566-5717).Left to right are Sera Gagliardi, Elizabeth Cope, Carol Mooney, Lucie De Serres, Bev Taber Smith, and Heather Lewis.Death * Johnv Johnvillc- Frances WHITTLE (1921-2010) Passed away at the CHUS Fleurimont, Sherbrooke, on Tuesday September 21st, 2010 at the age of 89.Daughter of the late James Whittle and the late Emily Gunning.Frances leaves to mourn, her dear sister Hilda Nelson, loving nephew William (Bill) Nelson, and her great nieces Emily and Sarah Nelson along with many dear friends.Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St., where friends may visit on Thursday September 23rd from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM, and on Friday from 1 to 1:45 PM.A funeral service will be held at St-George’s Anglican Church, Lennoxville, on Friday September 24th at 2:00 PM with the Ven.Dean E.Ross officiating.Interment in the Malvern cemetery following the service.Donations to St-Georges Anglican Church, P.O.Box 35001, 147 Queen St, Sherbrooke, QC JIM 1J7 would be greatly appreciated by the family.CASS FUNERAL HOMES 3006 College St„ Sherbrooke QC PHONE: 819-564-1750 FAX: 819-564-4423 cass@casshomes.ca www.casshomes.ca In Memoriam RUSSELL - In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Garth, who passed away September 23,1954.Loved and sadly missed, MOM GALE, GARY & DEBBIE When you have muscular dystrophy, your muscles say stop, but your mind says go.We provide hope and support to people with neuromuscular disorders Donate today at www.muscle.ca *4* Muscular Dystrophy Canada let's make muscles move RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 34?per word.Minimum charge $8.50 ($9.69 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions or more: 15% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: 11 a.m., day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $7.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $20.00 ($22.79 taxes inciuded) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS, OBITUARIES: $19.50 ($22.22 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $29.50 ($33.62 taxes included) Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.Can be e-mailed to: classad@sherbrookerecord.com - They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday’s paper, call 819-569-4856 between 1 p.m.and 5 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday’s edition, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to confirm transmission) or e-mail: production@sherbrookerecord.com between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called. Page 16 Thursday, September 23, 2010 classad@sherbrookerecord.com The Record v«> * ijr NORTH HATLEY Octoberfest Fundraiser at the Piggery Theatre on Saturday, October 2.German food and music.Tel: 819-842-2431, piggerymedia@gmail.com, www.piggery.com.DANVILLE A Flea Market is being held at the Royal Canadian Legion on October 2 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.For more info, please call 819-839-2583.DANVILLE Annual Turkey Supper at St.Augustine’s Anglican Church Hall, du Carmel Street, Danville on Sunday, September 26 from 4:30 p.m.to 7 p.m.Take-out from 5:15 p.m.Admission at door only.All welcome.LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville and District Community Aid is hosting an information session from Philips Lifeline Medical Alarm Service.This event is open to the general public and will be held on Monday, September 27 at Community Aid, 3002 College St., Lennoxville from 1:30 p.m.to 3 p.m.For more information call 819-821-4779.WATERVILLE Lennoxville and District Community Aid will hold a Blood Pressure clinic on Tuesday, September 28 at the Town Hall, 170 Principale South, from 10 a.m.to 11 a.m.LENNOXVILLE Brunch at the A.N.A.F.Unit 318, 300 St.Francis, Lennoxville on Sunday, September 26 from 10:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.Come enjoy eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausages, ham and much more.All welcome.Info: 819-346-9122.HATLEY Hatley United Church Turkey Supper on Saturday, September 25.Roast turkey and all the fixings, pies for dessert.Reservations only please.1st setting, 5 p.m., contact Gary Drew (819-842-2921).2nd setting, 6:15 p.m., contact Dorinne McIntyre (819-838-4421).Admission charged.HATLEY Card parties will be held on Wednesdays, September 29 and October 6 starting at 1:30 p.m.in St.James’ Church Hall, Hatley.Benefit of the Lorraine Harrison Scholarship Fund.Sponsored by the Ayer’s Cliff Women’s Institute.ASBESTOS There will be a Quilt Show at the Hall «La Bénévole» Asbestos, 209 8th Ave., on September 24, 25 and 26.Hours: Friday 1-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.and Sunday 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.Drawing of a quilt at 3 p.m.on Sunday.LENNOXVILLE Harvest Festival and Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off will be held on Sunday, September 26 from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m.at Fire Station #6, 10 Samuel-Gratham.Family fun for all! Kiosks, pumpkin and apple pie, hot dogs, hay rides, vegetables and more.Giant pumpkin weigh-off starts at 2 p.m.CANTON MELBOURNE The 57th annual St.Francis Valley Plowing Match will be held on September 25 at “Pine Legacy Farm”, Alan and Fran Morin’s and family, 181 ch.Burrill, Canton Melbourne starting at 9 a.m.sharp! Everyone welcome.MAGOG St.Paul’s U.C.W.Fall Supper of chicken and biscuits, and desserts, at 211 des Pins, Magog on Saturday, October 2 from 5 p.m.to 6:30 p.m.Admission charged.Theme: 100 Mile Supper (produce obtained from local markets).All welcome! Info: 819-843-4174.SHERBROOKE Thanksgiving Supper at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #10, 971 Galt St.East, Sherbrooke on Saturday, October 9 at 6 p.m.Come enjoy turkey with all the trimmings.For reservations, call 819-563-4944.AYER’S CUFF Exchange of perennials on Saturday, September 25,10 a.m., at the Ayer’s Cliff municipal parking lot.All welcome! Info: Nathalie Dupuis (819) 837-2654.LENNOXVILLE Tea and Talk: Faculty Lectures in the Library, Bishop’s University, on Tuesday, September 28 at 3 p.m.in the Orientation room.Professor Robert MacGregor, “The Golliwog: History and Politics”.For more information, please contact Linda Lemay at llemay@ubishops.ca, or by telephone 819-822-9600 ext.2280.Entrance is free.Tea, coffee and cookies will be served.RICHMOND St.Anne’s Anglican Church Autumn Sale on Saturday, September 25 from 8:30 a.m.to 1 p.m.Rummage, books, toys, antiques, food.Cafe Corner, Bag Sale! Clearance sale from 11:30 a.m.A friendly spot to shop! SOUTH BOLTON Holy Trinity Anglican Church in South Bolton (903 Bolton Pass/Route 243) celebrates its 150th Birthday the weekend of September 24th.Join us for a series of concerts'and performances.All activities free of charge.Space is limited.Reservations required for Inaugural Event and Closing Concert: holytrinity@odon.ca or 450-292-3456, ext.223.Schedule: Friday, Sept.24,17:00-19:00: Inaugural Event - Reception and Concert by Choromundo (Women’s Choir); Saturday, Sept.25, 17:00-18:00: Russell Coates (Country Gospel); Sunday, Sept.26:10:00-11:30; Commemorative Anglican Service with soprano Brigitte Caron; 13:00-14:00: La Troupe Enchanteresse (children’s theatre); 16:30-18:00: Closing Concert - Celtic Trio with Dave Gossage.BULWER The 500 card parties will be underway again at the Bulwer Community Center, Jordan Hill Road, on Thursday, September 23 at 2 p.m.Card playing followed by a light lunch and distribution of prizes.All welcome! Admission charged.HUNHNGVILLE Fraternité des Trois Anneaux/Three Link Fraternity, Unity Lodge #8 IOOF will be holding an all you can eat “Restaurant Style Brunch” on September 26 at 4150 Route 147, Waterville (Huntingville).We will be serving eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, beans, home fries, coffee, tea and juice from 10:30 a.m.until 1 p.m.This is a great opportunity to help support our community projects.(Family price).Information: unity8ioof@yahoo.ca or 819-340-0391.LENNOXVILLE The Pre-Thanksgiving Supper at the A.N.A.F.Unit 318, 300 St.Francis St., Lennoxville, will be held on Sunday, October 3.1 setting at 6 p.m.All welcome.Reservations only.Please call Doreen Morissette 819-821-2967 to reserve your place by September 29.Eusns The first card party starts on September 24 at 2 p.m.in the Eustis Parish Hall, for fun and socializing.Please join us.There will be two in October, on the 8th and 22nd.The usual good lunch and prizes at each.EUSTIS Come have breakfast at Eustis Hall, 1700 Capelton Road, on September 25 from 8 a.m.to 11 a.m.Ham, bacon, sausages, eggs, baked beans, potatoes, toast, juice, tea or coffee will be served.Benefit of the breakfast program at local schools.WATERLOO Pork and Beef Barbecue at St.Paul’s United Church, Waterloo on Saturday, September 25 from 5 p.m.to 7 p.m.Admission charged.Everyone welcome.BROOKBURY Pot-Luck Supper at the Salle Communautaire on Saturday, October 2 at 5 p.m.Bring a salad, casserole or dessert.Everyone welcome.TRENHOLM Trenholm United Church.You are cordially invited to attend our monthly worship service this Sunday, September 26 at 2 p.m.A “cookie hour” get together will follow.Also, please note the Trenholm UCW Chicken Pie Supper will be held on Saturday, October 16 (4:30-6:30).Due to limited seating tickets must be pur- chased in advance.For tickets please call Lillian (819-826-2606) or Haroldine (819-826-1639).LENNOXVILLE St.Francis Valley Naturalist Qub meeting on Wednesday, September 29 at 7 p.m.at the Amedee Beaudoin Community Centre, 10 Samuel Gratham St., Lennoxville Borough.Program: Kathy Adams and Suzanne Kohl will speak on their trip to see Spring Birds in Texas.RICHMOND Registration for Irish Dancing will be held this Saturday, September 25 in Richmond, for ages 4 to 99.For more information contact Missy Johnston at 819-826-6348.RICHFORD, VT Chicken Pie Supper at Richford United Methodist Church, River Street, on Saturday, September 25 at 5:30 p.m.until all are served.Adults: $8.Children 6 -12 yrs: $4.Children under 6 yrs: free.Canadian money accepted at par.Reservations appreciated but not required.Call 802-848-3477.LENNOXVILLE St.George’s Church, 84 Queen St., Military Whist card party on Saturday afternoon, October 2, at 2 p.m.For table reservations, please call Elsie Ramage 819-562-6296.Lots of prizes, lunch and a good time for all! MARBLETON St.Adolphe Parish Supper held on Sunday, October 3 from 4:30 p.m.to 6:30 p.m.at the Marbleton Community Centre, 193 Principale St.East, Marbleton.Menu: Soup, salads, mashed potatoes, vegetables, ham, turkey, home made desert, tea, coffee and juice.We’re expecting you! SYDENHAM The annual Harvest Service at St.Paul's Anglican Church, Sydenham (St.Félix de Kingsey) will be held on Saturday, October 2 at 2 p.m., the Reverend Wanda Dill-abough officiating.Meet the new minister for the parishes of St.Francis of Assisi, St.Anne’s, Richmond and Eaton, Victoria, Dudswell and enjoy the rural autumn setting.Everyone welcome.Information: Elizabeth Mastine 819-826-6134.• • • This column accepts items announcing events organized by churches, service clubs and recognized charitable institutions for a $7.00 fee, $10.00 for 2 insertions of same notice, $13.00 for 3 publications.Maximum 35 words.If you have more than 35 words the charge will be $10.00 per insertion.Requests should be mailed, well in advance, to The Record, P.O.Box 1200, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 5L6, be signed and include a telephone number and payment Telephone requests will not be accepted.Admission charges and trade names will be deleted.No dances.Ulverton News Kinnear’s Mills Here in Ulverton today, September 22, it is windy and raining but in our hearts the sun is shining strong! The results from our Fall Ham and Béan Supper made us super happy and it’s all because of you who came out to support us and we wish to thank you once again.We won’t be having any more fundraisers until spring when we hope to hold our May Luncheon.Now we can enjoy the other church suppers and activities around us! The Ulverton United Church will be holding a service on Sunday, the 26th of September, at 7 p.m.with Rev.Reg Jennings and Holy Trinity Kirkdale will also have one at their church at 3 p.m.with Wanda Dillabough, the same day - hope to see as many of you as possible.When we are thankfhl for what we have, we want to share it with others; so I am telling the good news of what the Lord has done for our community - it is wonderful to be able to do so! Jocelyne Lefebvre John and Sheila Allan have returned home following time spent at Dartmouth, NS.Joy Nugent accompanied them following a visit with Judy and Alfred Melanson and family at Bathurst, NB.Recent callers of Joy Nugent and family were David Thompson and friend Donna of Montreal.Our community is pleased to welcome Rev.Lynn Hamilton as our new minister for the K.I.T.Pastoral Charge.We wish you all the best.Terry MacLeish of the Ottawa area, was in this area to spend time with the Nugent and Allan families.Jim and Noreen Archibald of Courtenay, BC spent time here with John and Sheila Allan.They visited many cemeteries, etc.and other parts of interest, as Noreen’s ancestors, the McGennis family, came from this area.Rev.Lynn Hamilton was a Sunday supper guest of John and Sheila Allan.The community sends get well wishes to Victor Lowry following his surgery.We are all thinking of you.Audrey Allan < „ i.-i.t : V* _ - _ V.V»V\S\ Y \W.MttMNMN < » » The Record production@sherbrookerecord.com i; i ij*_' ; •/ ; .'//r.r.r.’j mV 'j?.*'1 Thursday, September 23, 2010 Page 17 CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.Each letter in the cipher stands for another.Today's due: J equals G 44 K E S E Y X H O SNR Y R Z Z T o R K 0 T X , K X 1 P N K S P R Ï u Z T P R M 0 P R YTM R S N K : u M E H S 0.1 i» .0 K Y E R Z A E PREVIOUS SOLUTION: “When you jump for joy, beware that no one moves the ground from beneath your feet.” - Stanislaw Lee (c) 2010 by NEA, Inc.9-23 Kit n’ Carlyle :—;— —- kitncarlyle@comcast.net WfGAife?oufa © 2010 UFS, Inc www.comics.com Herman Alley Oop ‘He loves tea.” THIS IS tone euz« crown; ARLO & JANIS &YE.06AK/ LOV&YOU.YOOKDOW, I STILL MI&& OiXX, LIVIM& AT HOME»/ OH, ME., TOO; W6DeV6R HEARD FROM HIM TH6U/ The Born Loser rUOOK.-TWERe'5 mGU6 GLAt>5T0fC,TKE.CC0 OFOU^CCmilTOfLS! 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