The record, 14 septembre 1999, mardi 14 septembre 1999

See you at rr, JOURNÉE DES | , lownshippers M.1 DAY September 18, 1999 in Knowlton THE The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 1MO-FEST1VAL (819) 346-6933 Tuesday, September 14th 6:45 P.M.EARTH a.65 CENTS Tuesday, September 14, 1999 Judge needs more time to decide sign case Staff Lennoxville Quebec Court Judge Danielle Côté is taking a little more time before rendering a decision in a complicated 'constitutional challenge of Quebec’s sign law by a Knowlton gift shop and ten other Quebec businesses.The Lyon & The Wallrus antiques and gift shop in Knowlton, which is fighting fines from the Office de la langue française, was the test case for about a dozen Quebec merchants.The case also involves Vaudry’s Flower Shop in Lennoxville and businesses in Montreal, the Outaouais and the Laurentians who are being prosecuted for refusing to take down bilingual signs that contravene Quebec’s Charter of the French Language.The Granby Quebec Court case is the first step in what could be a very costly challenge of sign provisions of the Charter that stipulates French must be markedly predominant to English on commercial signs, says lawyer and language activist Brent Tyler.Tyler, who predicts the case will eventually make its way to the Supreme Court, is arguing Quebec has the most repressive language laws in the free world and that no other liberal democracy requires an official or national language to be predominant on signs.Judge Côté, who heard a single day of arguments by merchants’ lawyer Brent Tyler and attorneys for the government in July, was scheduled to render her judgment last week in Cowansville, but delayed the decision till October 20 at the Granby Courthouse.Horse Sense mam ¦ CLAUDIA VILLE MAI RE Between marching bands, Irish and Scottish dancers, lots of country music, 4x4 drag races, 4x4 pickup and tractor pulls and one of the best horse shows ever, participants at the Richmond Fair were kept as busy as bees.These youngsters showed off their entries.For the story and more photos, please turn to page 5.Come and Visit Us at The Record Booth on Townshippers’ Day in Knowlton I?VOITURIER ^ FOR (819) 569-5981 1261 King St.E., Sherbrooke r® * on certain models To all my friends and acquaintances, I am now at Le Voiturier.I’ll be pleased to serve you again! Leo Dewey page 2 Tuesday, September 14, 1999 RECORD Cramped quarters leads to new discoveries Today is no ordinary one for Keyserlingks This is definitely no ordinary day.We are finally moving out of our little 19-foot trailer and into our spanking new unfinished home.We may well have broken a Guinness world record.Our 1994 , 5th wheel Aljo trailer was never designed for long-term living.Nevertheless, by the 15th of September we will have lived in it for 325 consecutive days, including five months in California, Texas and Florida.Actually, for seven months there were ____________ three of us who shared the limited space, if we include Charlie, our since deceased boxer.As far Charlie was con- as cerned the entire trailer was his home.Living in a small trailer for such a long time has given us a whole new perspective to the meaning of space.Just going from our bed to the dining room consists of walking and often, stumbling down three steps to a cafeteria style table.Going to the bathroom at night involves a more complex manoeuvre.Being a gallant husband I naturally accepted Madeleine’s suggestion that she sleep on the side of the bed that is the closest to the exit.This means that whenever I want to get out of our bedl have to climb over her.Imagine the scene in the darkness of the night, especially when Charlie was around! After losing my balance and crash landing on her legs it didn’t take long before she learned to instinctively pull them forward as soon as I begin my twice nightly trek to the toilet.Between her visits, mine and Charlie’s, stitute for her aerobics classes.Talk about exercise - just to make our elevated bed requires body contortions that remind us of trapeze artists We became experts in microwave meals, especially when we started putting in long days of work during the construction of our house.Eating off drab paper plates has made us forget what real ones looks like.The kitchen quarters in our trailer aren’t exactly out of House Beautiful.They cover approximately seven linear feet which includes a small propane/electrical fridge, propane stove, microwave, cupboards and sink .The architects obviously didn’t think it was important to have a kitchen counter.With limited space we also have a hard time finding room for our food.======~ Stuffing our cupboards has become a way of life.The only problem is that we have a hard time finding certain items, and worse, cans and bags of food are always landing on our heads whenever we open the cupboard doors.Our miniature fridge is so crammed that it has to be defrosted almost twice a month.The bottom line is that instead of going to the grocery store once a week we have to go almost every two days.Finding space for our clothing, especially for a long trip, requires a lot of ingenuity.Since we travelled during the winter and spent many a night in freezing weather, especially in Texas and Alberta, we also had to bring along heavy clothing.We soon became experts in compressing our Henry Keyserlingk By the 15th of September we will have lived in (our trailer) for 325 consecutive days, including five months in California, Texas and Florida.We may well have broken a Guinness world record.and cranny.By rolling our T-shirts and jeans we learned to cram them around our mattress and under our seats.Washing our clothes was certainly no great thrill.I spent more money on laundromats than it costs to buy two washers and driers.During the last month Madeleine got so fed up she ended up washing our clothes in our miniature bathtub.The washroom facilities are quite original.Within the confines of 10 square feet, we have a toilet, sink and a tiny shower/bathtub supplied by a seven gallon tank of propane heated water.Showers are limited to approximately two minutes and sudden movements can be dangerous.It should come as no surprise that during our trip we became experts on how to judge the cleanliness of public campground showers, especially the ones that operate on quar- —.ters.Travelling and buying local antiques is almost synonymous, especially for Madeleine.Six months on the road means all the more treasures and junk to accumulate.Add to that a planned move to a new home and suddenly a trailer can start looking like an antique store on wheels.Let’s just say that as we neared the end of our long journey I began to notice that the trailer was sagging under the extra load.Since Madeleine is such a stickler on cleanliness most of the time the trailer has a cozy and homelike atmosphere.It also providesan unusual background when it comes to writing and especially this column.Practically every night, around 2 a.m.I boot up my laptop, punch in Just going from our bed to the dining room consists of walking and often, stumbling down three steps to a cafeteria style table.Going to the bathroom at night involves a more complex manoeuvre.the constant activity was a good sub- clothes like pancakes in every nook the word perfect program and hope for some inspiration.Looking back over the last year I think I went through a hate-love affair with our trailer.I spent the first six months reading trailer magazines and looking for a more comfortable model that was still light enough to be pulled by our half-ton pickup.We almost made the big switch in BC.By the time we came to the conclusion that 24 feet was about the maximum we could pull we also realized that part of the problem was partly in our minds.Our fellow RVers made us realize how space is such a relative concept.Most of them were always complaining about the lack of space, even in their 30-foot-plus trailers and, like us, were looking for bigger ones.Over the year our little trailer weathered rain, wind, ice and snow, conditions and especially two passengers who were not the easiest to cope with.We made .it safe and sound and for that alone we are especially grateful.It will seem strange to see it from the window of our house, parked, winterized and empty but always reminding us of a most unusual year .I figure that in about year we’ll be back on the road.Now that we are moving back into a house with much more space only time will tell whether it’s not too late to get used to a normal routine.I already feel a little like a prisoner who has trouble adjusting to the outside world after living in a small cell .Madeleine suggested that I find a way to park the trailer in our basement and then go slow turkey.Henry Keyserlingk is a retired crown attorney.He can be e-mailed at henryk@virtuel.qc.ca Weather • TUESDAY: Cloudy with 60 per cent probability of showers.High near 23.WEDNESDAY: Cloudy with clear periods and 30 per cent probability of showers.Low near 13.High near 22.THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy and a few showers.Low near 15.High near 20.Probability of precipitation 40 per cent.BEN by Daniel Shelton I mm STAND IN THE WAV OF A PREGNANT WOMAN WITH A FULL-EtAPPER AFTER AN ULTRASOUND- LTgASOUWl p! © www.total nat/~benolivi r:" (Th -THE»' Record Tuesday, September 14, 1999 page 3 Fondation du Centre d’Acceuil receives $100,000 Private donation will aid in the purchase of electric beds By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Cowansville The Fondation du Centre d’Accueil de Cowansville received a gift for $100,000 this week from the Fondation Yvonne G.Contât, an estate that supports charitable causes.Foundation Vice-President Wayne Yates said the private gift will enable the institution to purchase 20 to 30 electric beds for the centre’s residents.Yates said the five-year-old non-profit Fondation du Centre d’Accueil de Cowansville receives private donations and performs fund-raising to aid the centre in serving the local elderly population.He stressed that donations given to the foundation remain under local control and remain in the community.“Funds are needed no only for hospitals, but also for facilities,” said Yates.Attending the cheque presentation on behalf of the Centre d’Accueil were Director Christine Granter and President Lug Norman din.Representing the foundation were President of Honor Andre Monroe and Vice-President Wayne Yates.Also present was Serge Thrown of the Fondation Levesque-Craighead of Bedford.CAROLILNE KEHNE/RECORD CORRESPONDENT Representatives from the Centre d’Accueil of Cowansville and the Fondation du Centre d’Accueil de Cowansville were on hand to receive a $100,000 donation to Foundation from the estate of Yvonne T.Contât.Pictured here are Christine Granter, Director of the Centre d’Accueil, Centre President Lug Norman din, Fondation du Centre d Accueil Honorary President Andre Monroe, Fondation Vice-President Wayne Yates and Serge Thrown of the Fondation Levesque-Craighead.Lack of training, poor aircraft design likely causes of fatal crash Serge Jackson had never flown solo By Maurice Crossfield A 37-year-old St-Gerard man was killed Sunday evening when his ultralight aircraft crashed to the ground.At about 7 p.m.Serge Jackson took off in his home-made aircraft, and climbed to an altitude of about about 200 feet.Witnesses say the engine cut out and the craft went into a nose dive.Seconds later the plane crashed into the ground.The witnesses immediately called 911.Jack-son was taken from the small town on Route 112 between East Angus and Thetford Mines to the Centre Universitaire de la Santé de l’Estrie where he was pronounced dead.On Monday Quebec Police Force spokesman Const.Serge Dubord said the cause of the crash appears to have been a combination of factors: Firstly, the aircraft was a type of hang glider that had a motor installed on it by Jackson.The ultralight had not yet been certified by the ministry of transport as being safe to fly.Dubord said an early hypothesis is that the aircraft was not properly balanced.Jackson’s intention for the aircraft was to climb into the air and then cut the engine and hang glide.But when the engine either shut off or stalled, the plane went into an uncontrollable dive.Secondly, Jackson himself was not an experienced pilot.A flight instructor told investigators Monday that Jackson had only taken eight hours of flight courses and had yet to fly solo.Faced with the emergency caused when the engine shut down, Jackson may not have known how to react.Members of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada and the Haut Saint-François detachment of the QPF are continuing their investigations to confirm just what happened.visit Record js booth at the TOWNSHIPPERS’ DAY September 18th 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.at the Lion’s Park in Knowlton subscription rates 1 year X *113.00 6 months X *58.00 3 months X *29.00 Stop fy joto, dUt- mil U Upfif tooee you! page 4 Tuesday, September 14, 1999 RECORD Granby Hospital gets a new name r'f ihe board of directors of the Granby 1 Hospital has decided that it’s time JL for a name change.In a resolution passed by the board at a recent meeting, the Granby Hospital will be renamed the Centre Hospitalier Piedmont-Yamaska.Proponents of the new moniker say it was inspired by the hospital’s role as a regional institution.“The new name will be a part of the board of directors’ strategic vision for 1998-2001,” said board president Acton Vale to beef up Monique Lambert.“In effect it consolidates the position and the ties of the hospital with the region.” An ad hoc committee of the board of directors was created to search for a name, and they determined that Piedmont, which in geographical terms refers to the gently sloping plain at the foot of a mountain, to be the best choice.A communication plan is now being put in place, and the new logos of the hospital will be presented to the public at the end of the month.;C: :¦ ,, — Stall The municipality of Acton Vale has earmarked $50,000 for the training of its volunteer fire department The announcement came following the publication of Quebec Coroner Cyrille Delay’s report last week on the June 29, 1998 fire at the Peerless bath mat plant.In that blaze two firefighters were killed when a boiler exploded.training.Acton Vale mayor Maurice Coutu said his town’s firefighters are already as well trained as their counterparts elsewhere in Quebec.Coutu said he expects the new level of training will soon become obligatory for all Quebec firefighters.The mayor however counted out the possibility of a full time regional fire de parement, as suggested in the coroner’s report.He said such a force would cost too Statistics Canada to gauge perception of U of S : ¦i—111 ill Staff Lennoxville Starting next week Statistics Canada will be conducting a survey among residents of the Sherbrooke MRC for the University of Sherbrooke.The survey, which is part of a Statistics Canada employee training program, aims to collect information on local residents’ perception of the University of Sherbrooke.Through the survey, the university hopes to get a better idea of the image of its projects and understand how the population assesses its contributions to the community.Statistics Canada plans to visit 600 households.Interviewers will wear identity cards bearing their photos on red backgrounds which clearly show they are Stats Can employees.Information collected during the survey- as with all Statistics Canada surveys- is subject to strict confidentiality rules under the Statistics Act.Parents role continues into the classroom When Canadian children leave for school each morning, their parents’ responsibility for their education does not end.In fact, experts agree that parents have an important ongoing role in their children’s schooling.“It is absolutely critical for parents to be engaged in their children’s education,” says Ellen Feldman, M.Ed., of Sylvan Learning Centres, which provides personalized educational services at more than 60 learning centres across Canada.“It affects both their child’s attitude towards school and his/her performance.” Parenting consultant, Kathy Lynn, a Certified Canadian Family Educator, agrees that in order for a child to succeed, parents must play an active role in establishing a positive attitude and work ethic.“Education is the primary task of childhood,” comments Lynn.“Parents need to help their children learn how to excel at school in the same manner they have helped their children learn to walk and talk.” There are many ways a parent can become involved in their child’s education without becoming intrusive.* Get involved with the school - Join parent committees or advisory councils, * Chaperon outings or attend staff events.By participating in these groups, parents can develop a better understanding of the school, teachers and principals.* Understand how your child learns -Children learn in different ways.Some are visually oriented, others are auditory and others learn by doing.* Understanding your child’s learn- ing style can explain why they find some work easier and other challenging.* Foster a love of learning - “A parent’s primary role is to encourage a love of learning that will stay with them throughout their school career and life,” says Lynn.* Develop a relationship with the teacher - Attend parent-teacher nights to find out more about the class and curriculum.Understand that a teacher will see a different child from the one that you see at home.Feel free to make appointments with the teacher for in-depth discussions.* Create the homework zone - The primary role for parents is to provide a good environment in which kids can do their homework.That may range from a quiet room alone to a room with music playing in the background.* Parents can provide some coaching for homework, but they should not do the work for the child.* Develop study skills - Even bright students can suffer academically if they have poor study skills.How much homework?- That can vary depending on the teacher and the amount they assign.But students should also use homework time to review and prepare in advance for exams and assignments.Sylvan Learning Centre’s programs include reading, writing and composition, basic mathematics, algebra, geometry, study skills, test taking, and university and college preparation.For more information, call 1-888-EDUCATE or go to: www.educate.com 5 O T> ^ATMU^'Se opl?ngPe thcf io%* 0 MOTOROLA Bell 95V FLEX 1333 Belvédères.22 Wellington N.820-0100 566-3333 •for 1 year prepaid package ORIGINAL MICROFILMED AT VARYING INTENSITIES BECAUSE THE TEXT IS PRINTED ON GREYISH DR COLOR BACKGROUND ' • IllIË .r :nmon ' 11 m Tuesday, September 14, 1999 page 5 CLAUDIA VILLEMAIRE By Claudia Villemaire Richmond County fair organizers here laughed all the way to the bank Monday as this last county exhibition closed with records showing a 20 percent increase across the board.“There were a few tense hours as the rain hit on Friday, but Saturday dawned clear and sunny, and we began to hope again, “ said fair president Clifford Lancaster.Actually Saturday ended with the highest attendance on record, and with a sunny, warm Sunday following, crowds streamed onto the grounds early and stayed late.Entries in the Holstein category were the highest seen in a long time.The 148 head of the black and whites brought well filled classes and very strong competition to this year’s fair.Between marching bands, Irish and Scottish dancers, lots of country music, 4x4 drag races, 4x4 pickup and tractor pulls and one of the best horse shows ever, folks were hard put to decide just where they should settle for a few hours.Every nook and cranny was filled all weekend with either exhibits or visitors and, in many cases, both.Folks rambled from one building to another, stopping to greet friends and relations almost every step of the way.Clutches of folks gathered in parking lots, building corners, near fences and wherever they could find a space to visit and renew once again the friendships they have strengthened each year at this, the folksiest fair around.All in all, the Richmond area was treated to one of the best county fairs in the area.Blessed with sunny skies, quality exhibits in every department and the reputation of being the friendliest of all fairs, Richmond County exhibition can rest comfortably on its laurels knowing this year’s edition, the 143rd, will be remembered as far back as most folks can recall.“We mustn’t forget how much the success of any event like this depends almost entirely on community support and the devotion of our volunteers.Without them, we just wouldn’t have a fair.and that’s a fact.Thanks to one and all,” concluded fair president Clifford Lancaster.RICK FOSS/CORRESPONDENT CLAUDIA VILLEMAIRE CLAUDIA VILLEMAIRE page 6 Tuesday, September 14, 1999 ¦ ¦¦ THE—» - Record Community Forum It’s Quebecers who thwart sovereignty The national question, the problem of relations between Quebec and Ottawa, is an internal Canadian problem.It’s not our problem, it’s your problem.” So says Monsieur Bauchard.No, not Bouchard, Bauchard.Denis Bauchard is France’s ambassador to Canada and that was his way of telling all concerned that French President Jacques Chirac would not get tangled up in the so-called Canadian unity battle.In other words, Chirac the President of France would exercise a greater sense of protocol than Chirac the mayor of Paris was known to do a few years ago.This sage advice - was no doubt a disappointment to committed separatists, hoping the mayor hadn’t changed his stripes just because he had become president, but there is some truth in the saying that the office makes the man.Viewpoint Don Healy 1995, they turned down what the government called sovereignty-partnership.It has never been Ottawa that has refused a Quebec government’s plea for special status, by whatever name was in vogue at the time; it has always been Quebecers who were the problem.And Ottawa has never denied a Quebec government all-out independence because no Quebec government has ever requested or demanded it.And none could, without popular backing.Again, Quebecers - and no one but Quebecers - thwart the separatists’ dreams.Unfortunately, Ottawa for years encouraged the charade that Quebec’s disunity was Canadian disunity.But at last, with the findings of the Supreme Court as backing, Ottawa looks as if it is beginning to understand what astute observers have known for a Q.How many regional civil servants does it take to screw in a light bulb?TW bUUONLy BE ABLE TO SEE HIM FROM THE WAIST UP! I HAVENT BEEN ABLE To FIND ANyTHING-’TUST RlGHT,"SO I’M MAKING-HIM MySELF, HE'S GOT I \ IT WAS GROUP A EFFORT." ENGINEER My STEAM ENGINE NO LEGS ON HIM! 18 Eek & Meek IS SCUR IAOIHER STILL COXÊRDEO ASCX/T RUDI/06 A HUSBANJD FOPVOO?ITS THE GBJTRAL PRO&fM WHO?LIFE 31ES 6U6ESÏUU6 WITH IT Grizwells vm* THAT?BUG I'LL BE PAWHEP 60 AHEAP.*ME FAT 0Nt5 CWM W THROAT, The Born Loser rTONUGHT, WHY PONT \Y HAJ.^ YOO AND t HEAD OP /rVl-y TO INSPIRATION PCMT.^ U UK6146056010 WHENWEDkTED DONT LAUGH! TH6K6 fAKY 66 show on Tue koof; BUT TR6KE IS STILL KFIKE emilNO IN TH6 FIK6PLKG6 c TOEW6 MW BERLIN T TR6 FIR&PLHC6, &0T TH6K.6 TNSNTBEENmT § SNOW 0NTR6K00F | SINCE.IT COST IT SHINGLES! “The front row are all yours!” page 18 Tuesday, September 14, 1999 RETORD Call Sherbrooke: (819) 569-9525 between 830 a.m.and 430 p.m.E-mail: recordad@interiinx.qc.ca or Knowlton: (450) 242-1188 between 9:00 a.m.and 4XX) p.m.CLASSIFIED Or mail your prepaid classified ads to The Record, P.O.Box 1200, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1H 5L6 081!) Property For Sale 001 Property For Sale 035 For Rent 108 Job Opportunities 108 Job Opportunities 14§ Miscellaneous Services 318 Arts & Crafts 395| Home Improvement 2 BEDROOM HOUSE, 2 floors, very quiet area, very quiet street in Bury.Brand new oil furnace.New water pipes.Large corner lot.Call (819) 872-3690 by appointment only.No real estate agents.GEORGEVILLE - 4 bedroom house overlooking Memphremagog.Hardwood floors, fireplace, 2 bathrooms, 2 door garage on 4 acres.(819) 847-0160.INVESTOR WANTED CONVERSION Lakefront house to two flats with full basement and porches.Winter access and six day mail delivery.Two miles to town.Cul De Sac.Quiet, refined area, fenced, landscaped yard.Affluent person of good character.Serious enquiries only.(802) 334-3150.Classifieds (819) 569-9525 (450) 242-1188 "‘iiLac BROME TW.Lake NOTICE OF ELECTION To all voters of the above mentioned municipality, notice is hereby given of the following: 1.The following offices on the Council are opened for nominations: Mayor Councillor ward: 1 Bondville-Fulford-lron Hill Councillor ward: 2 West Brome Councillor ward: 3 East Hill Councillor ward: 4 Knowlton (2 seats) Councillor ward: 5 Foster 2.The filing of nomination papers for the above offices must be done at the office of the Returning Officer during the following dates and times: DATES: from September 10"\ 1999 to October 15th, 1999, with the exception of October 11”’, 1999 being an official holiday.TIMES: from Monday to Friday with the exception of October 11th, 1999 from 8:30 a.m.to 12:00 p.m.and from 1:00 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.on the above mentioned dates.PLEASE NOTE: on Friday, October IS”1, 1999 the office will be opened from 9:00 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.for the filing of nomination papers.3.If two or more candidates are nominated for the same office, an election will be held on November 7*’, 1999 from 9:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m.and an advance poll on October 31s*, 1999 from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.4.I have named Jean Bourret as Election Clerk.5.The telephone number in order to reach the Returning Office is (450) 243-6111.Given at Brome Lake This 10th day of September 1999 Catherine Bouchard Town Clerk & Returning Officer AYER’S CLIFF - 2 bedroom units - Main Street $395/month.Westmount Street $455/month.Clean, neat.(819) 838- 5710.LENNOXVILLE - 4 1/2 on Queen street, partly furnished, close to all services.Available now.Quiet, permanent person please.Call (819) 562-2165.LENNOXVILLE - 4 1/2’s on Queen, Belvidere and Vaudry.Large house on Queen.2x4 1/2 and 2x6 1/2 in brand new building downtown.(819) 821-0112.SPECIAL: 1 MONTH FREE with 1 year lease.3 1/2, heated and hot water included.Call (819) 571-2065 (cell phone) or (819) 835-5315.THE SHERBROOKE HUSSARS offers AUTUMN AND WINTER JOBS!!! We are Ihe only Reserve armoured militia regiment of the Eastern Townships.You are seeking a meaningful and challenging work experience.We have bilingual oportunities for men and women.Become an armoured soldier or Officer.We are located at the William Street Armoury in downtown Sherbrooke.For complete information, call 564-4252 Ext.200 or 213.Applications for Officers must be by 15 Nov.99.A NON-PROFIT organization is seeking the part-time help of a dynamic person to acquire sponsorship for two major events, which will be held in Rock Forest.A percentage of the profits are being offered.Contact Mrs.Dezan, tel.(819) 823-1392 after 6 p.m.or by fax at (819) 821-3539.CARRIERS WANTED: The Record is now taking applications for possible carriers in the St-Francis, Atto, and Champigny area of Lennoxville.Just call the Circulation Department at (819) 569-9528.TRUCK DRIVER wanted with experience.Must live in Richmond Drummondville area.To haul containers from Drummondville to Montreal.(819) 826-2696.j^iliscellaneous Services DAN’S SERVICE -Service on household appliances: washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, etc.Tel.(819) 822-0800.It pays to advertise in the classifieds LENNOXVILLE PLUMBING.Domestic repairs and water refiners.Call Norman Walker at (819) 563-1491.- 218 Motorcycles-bicydes MOUNTAIN BIKE, VTT ‘Ice” - CCM, $150., negotiable.Call Mike or Nancy at (819)563-1209 after 6 p.m.-———- 298 Artides For Sale APARTMENT SIZE PIANO, 46” high, needs tuning.Price: $200.Call (819) 848-2363.295 Articles Wanted LOOKING FOR very old woven sashes of native origin.Call (819) 868-1226.WANTED: Used electric hospital bed in good condition.Call (450) 538-2096.Quality Meats/Ample Parking SOtfCSSEXIXS Clément Jacquet CLÉMENT JACQUES & NORMAND PINARD, co-prop.' 'fjf < ¦’ .O /kg.50 Terrasses Jacques-Cartier 563-3840 Terrasses 777 777 King St.East 823-0803 Dr.Chantal Beliveau, d.d.s.Family Dentist • Cosmetic Dentistry • New patients welcome • Emergencies accepted 92 Queen Street Lennoxville Suite 103 820-1838 Financial Services Service Provider NEED FINANCIAL ADVICE?RRSP’s • RRIF’s • Mutual Funds insurance • Retirement Planning Estate Planning • NO SALES PITCH ETFS 73 Queen Street, Lennoxville Tel.: (819) 566-8833 Tim Goddard INTERNET ¦ INTERNET SERVICE DISTRIBUTOR * SENIOR CITIZEN SPECIAL * TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1440 King St.West Sherbrooke, Que.J1J 2C2 FOLK ART, craft supplies, dried flowers and more.Workshops.“Madame Pickwick”, 98 Wellington North, Sherbrooke.David Vineberg, prop.(819) 565-2112.’f — 315 Horses HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS in Sutton.English saddle.For all ages.Handicap people welcome.Call Anna (450) 538-3387.328 Livestock 2 YEAR OLD purebred polled Limousin bull with blue paper.Call (819) 875-3472 or 875-3235.338 Pets Cl Cl’ COIFFURE CANINE.All breed dog grooming.Reasonable rates.Sara Hawe Smith, 39 Deacon Street, Lennnoxville, (819) 565-3817.STEVE’S CARPETS - For all your floor covering needs.Installation.Free estimate.Payment plans available.11 Queen, Lennoxville, (819) 566-7974.i "i."»¦¦¦¦¦ ¦¦ -¦ ¦ .¦ 42i Bus.Opportunities AT LAST A powerful new way for you to make more money.1-877-826-7908.24 hour message.;§P Prayers THANK YOU St.Jude for favours received.J.R.Do you have a service to offer?(819) 569-9525 or (450) 242-1188 565-9779 • • • • • A convenient and easy way to send your classified ad to The Record! E-MAIL: recordad@interIinx.qc.ca You can send it anytime, 7 in the morning or 10 at night, at your convenience! Publishing deadline: 11 a.m.the day before (example 11 a.m.Thursday for Friday publication).We accept Visa or Mastercard.To confirm reception of your ad or prices, call: (819) 569-9525 or 1-800-463-9525 Tuesday, September 14, 1999 page 19 RECORD North 09-14-99 A K 2 V A J 5 ?J 9 7 3 A K J 5 3 West East * A 9 8 7 6 5 * Q 10 V 8 7 V 10 9 6 3 2 ?A 2 ?8 5 4 *10 8 2 * 9 7 6 South A J 4 3 V K Q 4 ?K Q 10 6 * A Q 4 Vulnerable: Both Dealer: West South West North East 2 A Dbl.Pass 3 NT Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: a Tuesday, Sept.14,1999 More from the five cards By Phillip Alder Let us continue to look at the possibilities when one holds either K-x opposite J-x-x, or K-x-x opposite J-x.They were discussed by Alan Hiron in the June issue of Bridge Magazine.Against three no-trump.West leads the spade seven.What now?Hiron says only that West opens two Inverness Maxine McCrea 453-2346 spades, which shows a six-card suit and some 6-10 high-card points.After that, I cannot think of a sane sequence to reach three no-trump by South.(The one given is insane.) If North makes a takeout double.South might pass for penalties, or cue-bid three spades to show a strong hand.Alternatively, if North passes, South doubles.In both cases, game in no-trump by North looks likely, and makes in comfort.Note that five diamonds by South succeeds too — unless West leads a low spade at trick one! (South would probably misguess the suit.) Declarer has seven top tricks: three hearts and four clubs.By making the “normal” play of low from the dummy at trick one, South has one sure spade trick.Here, though, it leads to defeat.East wins with the queen, then returns his remaining spade.West clears the suit while still holding the diamond ace as an entry, and declarer needs a diamond trick.If West has either queen-sixth of spades and the diamond ace, or ace-queen-sixth, the contract has no chance.So, it is right to call for dummy’s spade king, which blocks the suit.(If East has Q,-x of spades and the diamond ace — West having opened with only four points — East must unblock the queen under dummy’s king to defeat the contract.) South drives out the diamond ace and ends with two overtricks.Mr.Richard Nugent of Virginia and Mrs.Edna Gillander, Thetford Mines, were luncheon guests of Mrs.Margaret Dempsey.Other callers at the same home included Mr.and Mrs.John Kerr, Waterloo, Ont., Mr.and Mrs.James Ingram and Rev.MacLeod from the U.S.A.Ray, Janet and Lisa Dempsey attended a dedication ceremony of an historical marker in Stornaway Cemetery.This was in recognition of the early Presbyterian Churches in that area.Jean-Claude, Linda and Philippe Bertrand spent a week recently with Maxine McCrea and other family members here.On a Sunday following the “Homecoming Service” at St.James Church in Leeds, Ernest and Edna Smith of Richmond were supper guests of Maxine McCrea.Mr.and Mrs.Alton Cook, Lakeland, Florida, called on Marion Wright one afternoon.Mrs.Arnold Eastcott and daughter Jennie, Brechin, Ont., and Dale Wright, Petrolia, Ont., spent two weeks with their parents, Forrest and Marion Wright and visited sister, Jean, and brother, James, Heather, Christopher and Gregory.Lloyd and Carol Wright, West Brome, were two-day guests of Forrest, Marion and family.All attended the 160th Anniversary of Christ Church, Lower Ireland, on August 15 when Bishop Stavert presided, along with Rev.Rodney Clark.Over 100 people attended, coming from Ontario, Alberta and around the Townships.Mr.and Mrs.Wilman Day, Spring-field, Vt., and Mr.Les Hankins, Maryland, called on Forrest annd Marion Wright to obtain information on the late Mr.and Mrs.Robert Wright, being their great-great-grandparents and buried at Christ Church Cemetery.The Wright family all had supper at Jim and Heather’s one evening before their guests left for home.Marion Wright, Mae and Jennie accompanied Dale to visit Mrs.Hilda Little and Doreen Morrissette in Lennoxville and on to West Brome to visit Lloyd and Carol Wright.Mark and Ann McCrea, Kyle, Ryan and Courtney of Orleans, Ont., spent a few days of their vacation with Maxine and family.Eva Kelly, Irene Egan and Ethel Campbell, Ste.Agathe, were evening callers at the McCrea home while the Mark McCrea family was here.CROSSWORD ACROSS 33 Shoshones 1 Incantation 35 Incandescent 6 Created a cocoon 39 “Lou Grant” star 10 FDR’s dog 41 Spanish marauder 14 Pond scum 43 New , India 15 May or Ann, e.g.44 Chilled 16 Religious figure 46 Killer whale 17 Tilts 47 Alpaca kin 18 Makes a decision 49 Undercover 19 Front of the calf 51 Lurch and swerve 20 Rotgut 54 Neighbor of Vietnam 22 At this place 56 District 23 Data, casually 57 God’s acre 24 Slurs over 63 “The Avengers” star Diana 26 Sun-dried bricks 64 Residence 30 Alluring lady 65 No-no 32 Spiritual adviser 66 Biblical twin 67 Unwrap 68 Native Alaskan 69 Clair or Coty 70 Comic Rudner 71 View twice DOWN 1 Preserving substance 2 Not guilty or guilty 3 Alaska’s first governor 4 Director Fritz 5 Nielsen or Howard 6 Treat with derision 7 Narragansett baby 8 Until 9 Homesteader 10 Angler’s pole 11 Yearned (for) 12 Roanne’s river 13 Queen___lace 21 Follow as a consequence 45 Chicago suburb, City 25 Starring role 48 News team leader 26 Brought to maturity 50 Beatty/Hoffman movie 27 Weekend cowboy 51 Concerned person 28 Spoken 52 Come up 29 Baseball minors 53 Cordelia’s sister 31 Royale 55 Showplace 34 Neat and tidy 58 Arizona tribe 36 Nobleman 59 Ivy League school 37 Single time 60 Lincoln and Fortas 38 Break a habit 61 Reprobate 40 Cairo’s river 62 Show excessive love 42 Like temporary committees TMSPuzzles@aol.com S T O H E L A R L D N A Monday's Puzzle Solved S C O R T A K E E R A s M O P M S L 1 i E E B B r R D O R s 1 D L E T O Y E D page 20 THE RECORD Tuesday, September 14, 1999 DENTUROLOCIST INVESTMENT ADVISOR NATIONAL BANK FINANCIAL As you have probably read, insurance companies are reorganizing to become public companies and in the process, eligible policy-holders will receive a one-time distributrion reflecting their participation in the mutual company.Obviously this is an important development for many Canadians holding policies with demutualizing insurance companies, because it opens up a whole new range of investment opportunities.If you are a policy-holder, you have the option of receiving this distribution as a cash distribution or as shares in the new public company.Which options is more advantageous to you, given your personal situation?What are the tax implications?To discuss this, as well as any other investment-related issues, please give me a call.Member NATIONAL BANK FINANCIAL 600-455 King St.West, Sherbrooke J1H 6E9 • (819) 348-1010 Danielle F.Cassar Investment Advisor _ CAR DEALER Time belt replacement A.Modern engines are very reliable, so tbe most com-mon cause of catastrophic engine failure is a failure to adhere to the recommended schedule for timing-belt replacement.On most cars, the procedure costs between $200 and $400 and should be performed every 100,000 to 120,000 km.Timing belts have replaced the noisier, but far more resilient timing chain on most cars.Because timing chains seldom required replacement, many an unfortunate car owner has assumed that stretching an extra 20,000 kilo- David Stevens metres out of the timing belt is also possible.Timing belts connect the crank-and-cam-shafts; if one breaks, the valves and pistons collide and you can count on a $2,500 repair bill.Timing belts are usually hidden behind a plastic cover and may be difficult to inspect.The best solution is to strictly adhere to the replacement recomendation in your owner’s manual or listed on the timing-belt cover.Call for an appointment today!______________________ ' DYSON & ARMSTRONG ^ RICHMOND, Que./ 265 Principale Street 826-3721 • 1-800-263-9766 -,-;-™ _ Q.Are there different types of implants?A.Yes, There are several types.The main categories are endosteal (fixed to the bone), subperiosteal (fixed on top of the bone but under the gums) and augmentation (where natural or artificial bone is added to the jaw).Almost all implants are made from Titanium.Some implants may also be coated with synthetic bone.(Hydroxylapatite HA).It has been proven that Titanium is completly bio-compatable.Allergic reaction to titanuim is extremely rare.Except for some anticipated discomfort due to the surgical procedure dental implants are very predictable.John Brouwer D-D.The Art of Personalizing Your Smile 1901 Portland Blvd., Sherbrooke (819) 822-1367 ‘Why do professionals advertise in Tfiey get results'.i THE RECORD ASK AN ACCOUNTANT Q.How will the proceeds I am receiving from my insurance company, which is being demutualized be taxed?A.If you elect to receive cash the A.Jackson Noble,c.A.payment will be taxed as a dividend in the year it is received.If you elect to receive shares you will not be taxed when the shares are received, however, when selling the shares, a capital gain equal tothe selling price will be realized.DUKE.NOBLE.General Partnership % Chartered Accountants 164-A Queen St, Suite 1, Lennoxville • Tel.: (819) 346-0333 Fax: (819) 3464)313 : ; REAL ESTATE Q.With fall and winter approaching, should lower my asking price and try to get a sale now or I wait out the slower winter months and hope for a j good spring market?A.That’s a question I'm sure many sellers ask I themselves this time of year.The answer is not an easy one, True the winter months aren't usually as 1 active as spring months and if your property is empty He,en Labrecque it means heating it, snow removal, etc.for the winter.However, no one knows the future and if the spring months will be better.The market could fall and you'd get even less.Also the spring months usually bring more listings (competition).So.! I feel one should get on with life — don't be greedy and never look back, Be positive and remember, if you’re buying another home, you’ll re-coop what you feel you've lost.For a more persona! opinion and evaluation of your situation call me anytime at or e-mail me at: labrec@aba-com.com.Helen Labrecque, Aff.Real Estate Agent 2845 King Street West Sherbrooke Tel.: (819) 562-8024 • (819) 823-7474 .Suifmt This space could be yours.Call today: 569-9525 nii i ¦' i iVi'ii OPTOMETRIST Q.What is a lazy eye?A.A lazy eye is a condition in which vision cannot be corrected to 20/20 even with eyeglasses or contact lens- Aiamcôté es.It affects about 2 percent of children.With early diagnosis and treatment, permanent vision loss can be avoided.OPTO ttSIAU CLINIQUE OPTOMETRIQUE Dr Alain Côté, O.D.177 Queen St., Lennoxville Tel.: (819) 563-2333 — Mm ism ?'¦ TRAVEL For the past 25 years, we have been at “Les Promenades King” answering the needs of all our customers: air line and train tickets, hotels, toi^rs, cruises, insurances and more! Inquire about our long stay medical plan.Drop by and meet any of our experienced travel agents.Marthe, Jacques, Renée, Clotilde, Marie-Josée or Geneviève will be happy to serve you.Marthe Lecours Vice-President fc POETIQUE b