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DOWNTOWN 70 Wellington St.North SHERBROOKE 569-1445 THE The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 - — Trnim—nn - æo Tuesday, October 12, 1999 65 CENTS Quebecers tell feds to share the wealth — report By Rita Legault Sherbrooke Now that the federal government is finally out of debt and ready to start spending again, Quebecers want to ensure the government shares the new wealth equitably.That was the recurring theme the Liberal Party of Canada’s Quebec team heard at a series of hearings last spring during which Liberal MPs and Senators and sought advice from inside and outside the party on how to effectively meet the new millennium.Under the theme Welcome 2000, federal Liberal ministers, MPs and senators organized a province-wide consultation to come up with new ideas to mold the party’s platform and help shape future government policies.Right now, regional Liberal policy commissions are banging out a series of resolutions that will be discussed and debated by the federal Quebec Liberals in Hull at the end of November.Resolutions adopted there will be forwarded to the national convention in the Spring of 2000 where the party will discuss policies and electoral platforms.Federal Treasury Board president Lucienne Robillard was in town on Friday to release the report on the 14 public consultations which sought advice on the role of the federal government in employment and tax policy, social development and social security and SB! '' see wealth, page 4 The Way It Used To Be Done WTO ruling on French asbestos ban could take longer — Foreign Affairs By Stephen McDougall Special to the Record Asbestos Canada stands a good chance of being favoured in a World Trade Organization ruling on a French ban of asbestos imports, but it may have to wait until after Christmas to hear it.Andre Lemay, a spokesman for Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, said the ruling may not be ready before January 2000.“Trade and technical experts still have to submit their reports to the WTO, then a study panel could be requested which means the process falls into November,” he said.“Then there is an interim report and the possibility of an appeal by France.1 don’t see a ruling before January.” Asbestos area MP André Bachand said last week he expected a favourable ruling later this fall, but feared France might try to reimpose the ban using environmental legislation.France banned the imports of Asbestos products in 1997, arguing the fibre caused an increased number of lung disease and cancer cases.SEE BAN, PAGE 4 BRUCE PAÏTON/CORRESPONDENT Experienced ploughman Dewey Mosher guides his pair of Belgians, Fred and Frank, as he sits atop a ‘Perrin’ plough more than 100 years old at the Quebec Provincial Championship Match in Bamston West on the weekend.For more, please see page 5.tfsSmfSflf Bwei- § PftlRO LES SALLES DE BAIN SM ET FILS Ahurie** Standard KOHLER Courteous bilingual service (819)843-3323 1 Main Street West, Magog 1-888-922-3323 FREE ESTIMATE with blue print We sell • deliver • install GUARANTEED worry-free Sytvin MacLun page 2 Tuesday, October 12, 1999 ¦ THEw RECORD The sights and scents and sounds of harvest y| fte sights and scents and sounds of I harvest are all around us.Last week-JL end, we sighted a giant field of bright orange pumpkins.Hundreds, I thought.Thousands, believed my companion.Fruit and vegetable stands now boast decorations made with com stalks, scarecrows and other straw people, pumpkins, squash, gourds, stalks of grain, bales of hay, bushel baskets of apples.The vibrantly coloured crabapple trees laden with fruit also catch our eyes.Corn fields are being cut and the sod of harvested fields turned over, providing a definitive end to this growing season and preparation for the next.Loads of firewood of all shapes and sizes are being loto-quêbec Draw 99-10-09 1 2 14 25 41 44 Bonus number: 39 Draw 99-10-09 30 47 Bonus number: Total sales: $ 657 329,00 8 EStra M Friday NUMBER 106250 06250 6250 250 50 0 Draw 99-10-08 PRIZES $ 100,000 $1,000 $250 $50 $10 $2 EStra UH SAWRO Draw Mimi 99-10-09 NUMBER 124315 24315 4315 315 15 5 PRIZES $ 100,000 $1,000 $250 $ 50 $ 10 $2 Bonus number: 7/7 6/7+ 6/7 5/7 4/7 3/7+ 3/7 WINNERS 0 1 73 4 907 104 575 96 083 875 389 hauled home in anticipation of cold, winter weather.The country kitchen aromas of apple puddings and pumpkin pies, of cranberry jelly and homemade ketchup, sift through the kitchens of some fortunate folks.When outside, our sense of smell is sometimes awakened by the scent of burning leaves, at other times by the odour of nature’s free fertilizer being spread.The sounds of roaring tractors float across the fields.Gunshots suddenly ring through the air, ripping the calm ambiance.Chainsaws drone in the distance.It’s fall all right.Due to popular demand, here are a couple of follow-ups to previous writings.________ The Skunk Saga The chicken-nabbing villain has returned on several occasions — three of which we’re aware.Luckily, each time it has been unsuccessful in securing a succulent supper.On one occasion, in the middle of the night I stirred in my sleep and stumbled over to the window.There under the soft glow of the barnyard light, right in front of the closed stable door was the pest of our nightmares.There was no mistaking it — the tuft of snowy white fur amidst the inky black gave the creature away.By the time our determined pursuer scrambled into his clothes and got outside, the murderous skunk WINNERS PRIZES 6/6 1 $ 2 291 610,20 5/6+ 8 $ 85 935,40 5/6 237 $ 2 320,60 4/6 14 297 $73,70 3/6 271 037 $10 Total sales: $ 16 207 979,00 Next grand prize (approx.): $ 2 000 000,00 WINNERS PRIZES 6/6 0 $ 1 000 000,00 5/6+ 0 $ 50 000,00 5/6 25 $500 4/6 1 742 $50 3/6 28 652 $5 BONUS 76 $ 1 315,79 POOL OF $ 100,000 BONUS SELECTION l5P33t!71 99-Î0-08 8 19 20 23 27 40 44 33 PRIZES $ 10 000 000,00 $ 235 558,00 $ 2 823,40 $ 150,00 $10 $10 free play Total sales: $ 12 753 124,00 Next grand prize (approx.): $12 500 000,00 TVA, the network of draws Claims: See back of tickets, in the event of discrepancy between this list and the official winning list, the latter shall prevail.was nowhere to be seen.It was late evening another time when the lat-est-to-retire member of our family waltzed by the back door.The porch light exposed a black-and-Susan white beast eating ^ASTINE out of the dog’s dish ; it was not one of the family cats! A flight to the basement for the gun and bullets took just the time our furry fiend needed to escape into darkness.Even in broad daylight, our bold black-and-white striped critter succeeds in eluding showers of bullets.Do skunks have nine lives too?Maybe it’s the height of that tell-tale tail that throws off the aim of the would-be eradicators?Even at 15 feet, the target is safe and serenely watches with its beady, little black eyes as a human tries to snuff out its life.Nothing seems to make this intruder put its tail between its legs and head for the hills.Wild animal repellent seems ineffective.The barking of the dog sometimes keeps the beast at bay, but Lucy is bright enough to keep her distance too.So, we’re at a stalemate.The skunk prowls at its leisure.We keep our defenses up, our eyes peeled to pinpoint anything black-and-white and our nostrils poised to sniff the air.Oh yes, the nightmare.Into one of our family member’s nighttime visions appeared a skunk that was forever showing up here and there in the back yard.Then, to our hero’s dismay, the skunk interpreted an open door as an invitation to explore, jumping into the back of the family car.The rest of the dream is a blur.If only I’d asked for more details when the vision was fresh in the young man’s mind.From Lennoxville to St-Félix It’s a challenge, the work is interesting and there sure is lots to learn when one becomes municipal secretary-treasurer.Here’s how some of my time is spent: • Finding out about deadlines just at the wire — such as the legal requirement to publicize the deposit of a new triennial evaluation role.• Having to verify the legality of procedures — what to do when the lowest bidder submitted a certified cheque for the wrong amount.• Listening to complaints about garbage pick-up, or lack thereof.• Preparing 30-item agendas, taking minutes in a whole new way (recording decisions, not discussions, and using different jargon), composing letters and notices and whereases and wherefores.• Directing those who have inherited stray dogs and those who have lost their way.• Searching for the particulars of a particular property — the evaluation, size, taxes, location on a cartographic map.• Always meeting new faces and hearing new voices on the phone.And much, much more.The hours I work are more regular, i.e., rarely weekend work and my days are spent in the office, plus several evenings a month in the council meeting hall.The greatest difference is in the time I spend on the road — 6.8 kilometres to work, seven-to-eight minutes traveling time each way.I go home for lunch.In retrospect, I can’t believe I spent 10 years of my life traveling to Sherbrooke and Lennoxville for work.Now it seems like a big deal to drive there for an appointment.The people I work with have been very welcoming and helpful.There’s a lot of variety and often unexpected tasks come my way — no opportunity for boredom here.Many of the skills I picked up in other positions have made the adjustment easier.Adapting to doing everything in French has been easier than anticipated.It has caused some surprising circumstances however, such as the time I awoke in the middle of the night to find the other side of the bed empty.I found my loved one on the sofa, a bit under the weather.There was a moment of confusion when I asked him, “Tu ne viens pas te coucher?” His eyelids opened as a huge frown crossed his forehead.‘Huh?” he uttered.Then I realized what I had done.I must have been dreaming in French as I woke up.So, you see, we’re all adjusting.Weather TODAY: Sunny with cloudy periods.Increasing cloudiness in the evening.High near 10.WEDNESDAY: Cloudy with showers.Low near 3.High near 12.Probability of precipitation 80 percent.THURSDAY: Variable cloudiness.Low near 3.High near 9.Ben by Daniel Shelton AWW GEE, If||, WHÊKe'S J 7 OUft I 1 UTTI! < .'KNOCK ;KNOCK KNOCK': MOAL.I'M THIRTY FIVE 1 YEARS m =2 ¦¦THE—i RECORD Tuesday, October 12, 1999 page 3 Townshippers’ Foundation launches annual campaign RENÉ BRUEMMER ¦ Bishop’s principal Janyne Hodder addresses the Townshippers’ Foundation Thursday night in Magog.Get ready for that phone call By René Bruemmer Magog The Townshippers’ Research and Cultural Foundation launched its 14th annual fund-raising campaign Thursday evening in Magog, with the goal of raising $70,000.“To maintain the quality of life we enjoy as Townshippers involves safeguarding the availability of health and social services in English as well as supporting endeavours that make the Townships a viable choice for our young people,” campaign chair Sam Elkas said.Started in 1987, the Foundation has raised more than $575,000 for various projects in the Eastern Townships, with a focus on culture, health care and youth employment.Last year’s campaign came slightly shy of the $70,000 mark, totaling $66,500.Nearly half of all donations are generated through a letter and phone call campaign run each year.Around 2,000 letters are mailed to patrons throughout the Townships and the province re questing funds, and letter recipients are subsequently reached by telephone.This year’s telephone blitz, staffed by volunteers, will be held on the evenings of Oct.18,19 and 20.The rest of the funds are generated through donations from wealthy patrons, corporations and other foundations, and are then dispersed to around 20 programs chosen by the Foundation.To give an idea of how the money is distributed, participants from three programs were invited to explain their projects.Nathalie Arnold of the Job Links “Jobs in Focus” program discussed her organization’s efforts to find employment for young anglophones, the only program of its kind in the Townships.“It is a means to finding work and keeping young anglophones in the region,” Arnold said.She noted the foundation’s help was especially appreciated since the provincial government recently cut its funding for Job Links by 20 per cent.Brenda Hartwell described the Book Promotion project, run by the Town-shippers’ Association, designed to promote Townships authors and books and the production of a 20th anniversary publication to showcase Townships writers and artists.“The Townshippers’ Association can play a leading role to break the isolation that rural artists can feel,” Hartwell said.David Grenville of Sutton outlined a series of new booklets designed by the CLSC La Pommeraie to aid cancer patients and people who care for cancer patients at home.“We have an amazing system (of helping cancer patients and their caregivers),” Grenville said.“But many times I wished I had some reference of what to do.At 4 a.m., there’s no support.” Grenville mentioned this shortcoming to hospital personnel a few years ago, and from this idea several booklets that dispense practical advice and refer people to other aid organizations was born.An English version is due out near the end of the year, and Grenville said the idea may soon be used provincewide.In addition, the Foundation also serves organizations such as the Brome County Historical Society, Highland Arts Summer Camp, the Knowlton Harmony Band, the English Language Arts Festival and several others.Bishop’s University Principal Janyne Hodder served as keynote speaker at the campaign launch.She stressed the university’s role as the largest English institution off the island of Montreal and its responsibilities as a provider of services to the anglophone community and as a link between the English and French communities in the area.One pot bust a day Staff This long weekend was a ‘dopey’ one for Sherbrooke Regional Police.They averaged one pot bust a day.On Saturday night, police responded to a call on Evangeline St.after a neighbour complained that a local dog’s mouth had been taped up.After rescuing the dog, the police officers noticed a funny smell coming from a nearby house.They arrested a 19-year-old man and a 34-year-old man on charges of trafficking and possession of marijuana.Police seized 59 six-inch-tall plants and one three-foot-tall plant.Estimated street value is $4,000.On Sunday around 5:40 p.m., citizens smelled marijuana coming out of an apartment on Larocque St.When the police arrived, one man stepped out of the house to talk to them while another man tried to climb out a window and escape.He was caught and three men were arrested, including a 21-year-old man from Sherbrooke.Police found more than 9,000 grams of marijuana in the house, as well as 161 grams of buds, 187.8 grams of cannabis oil, 144 baby plants and one six-foot-tall plant worth about $5,000.Monday morning at 2 am.police officers responded to a noise complaint on King St.East.While at the scene, officers once again noticed that unmistakable smell.They proceeded to arrest two men, aged 17 and 19, and seized marijuana plants and manufacturing equipment St.Patrice bazaar Nov.13-14 The St.Patrice’s Missions Committee in Magog will hold its annual ‘big bazaar’ on Nov.13 and 14.The public is asked to kindly set aside anything in your household, which is no longer in use, such as furniture, dishes, trinkets, various arts and crafts, clothes, furs, linens.Sister Yvonne will be pleased to receive your donations at her office, located behind the church, or by telephone at 868-1743.Your faithful generosity has al* lowed us this year to send a substantial amount of money to the victims of the Mitch hurricane in Honduras.$ CARPET CLEANING 2 ROOMS & HALL BENEFITS 58 /400 SQ.FT.• Removes ground-in dirt • Removes stubborn stains • Extends life of fabrics • Eliminates odors • Destroys allergy-creating particles & bacteria STEAMATIC service de nettoyage complet .$ Residential AIR DUCT CLEANING BENEFITS 209 FIRE - WATER - SMOKE DAMAGE RESTAURATION 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Sherbrooke & area 10 outlets 565-4343 • Relief of allergies & elimination of bacteria > Less dust: home stays cleaner ¦ Better air flow for increased comfort ¦ reduced energy consumption Granby & area 777-3234 page 4 Tuesday, October 12, 1999 il» THE mi Record Quebecers want feds to help the disadvantaged Wealth: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 regional and rural development, as well as how it should promote the identity of both Quebec and Canada.While party platforms are usually debated and set by party members, this time the Liberals want to reach out further.“We had not done that in a long time, and it was about time we did it,” said Ro-billard, adding the views they heard from grassroots Quebecers will influence government actions in the next mandate.The Liberals heard diverse views from 420 groups and about 1,600 individuals, including students, seniors, workers, business leaders and municipal representatives.SIBI Feeler Ground post - Spark plug gap A spark plug that is worn out or has an incorrect ‘gap’ can lead to hard starting, loss in engine pep, and poor fuel economy.New spark plugs are inexpensive and can make a big difference in the way a vehicle runs.The ‘gap’ refers to the distance between the tip of the electrode and the point on the ground post that’s closest to the electrode.The following illustrates what ‘gap’ is and how it is adjusted.Adjustment tool: A small slot fits around the ground post.Prying up or down widens or narrows the gap.i Gap: The owner’s manual specifies the spark plug type and gap, which is measured in thousandths of an inch.Area of detail Electrode Insulator Gauge: A thin strip of metal the same thickness as the required gap is slid between the electrode and the ground post.Using the adjustment tool, the gap is either widened or narrowed until the feeler gauge is barely able to slide between.COPYRIGHT WHEELBASE COMMUNICATIONS Great selection of vehicles in our inventory.4141 King Street West Sherbrooke 563-4466 For information (toll-free) 1 888 MEGAPARK 634-2727 11*1(1 III NE«ILY MW The feeler gauge includes many strips of metal in different thicknesses.If the right thickness does not exist for the vehicle whose plugs are being gapped, a combination of different strips can be made to achieve the right thickness.Thickness of each strip marked in inches.“By participating so enthusiastically in this process, Quebecers have demonstrated once again that they are committed to working with us to build a country that is more responsive to their concerns,” Robillard said, adding the hearings revealed Quebecers recognize that Canada is a prosperous country that works well and provides them with an enviable quality of life.However, they are also concerned about the disadvantaged and want more federal efforts to help children living in poverty, unemployed youths and marginalized seniors, she said.They are also in favour of tax fairness and sustainable development.At the public consultation for the Townships and Montérégie regions, which was held in St-Hyacinthe on April 17, citizens spoke in favour of improving farm and food production and assisting small- and- medium-sized businesses.In the area of social development and social security, people wanted to the government to develop more social housing; to create more bike paths for tourism and general health; to hold a major conference on fighting poverty; to develop and maintain income security in farming circles; and to improve performance and efficiency in health care.Some also demanded the name of the Eastern Townships Autoroute be changed to Autoroute Armand Bombardier in honour of the local inventor and entrepreneur who launched a billion dollar multinational business from modest roots in the Townships.For rural and regional development, Gaétan Dumas, regional Liberal president for the five ridings in E.T., and Lucienne Robillard.reaching out.participants wanted provincial waterways to be developed and the protection of farmland in the St-Lawrence Valley.They also wanted federal aid to continue Highway 30.On the issues of Culture and Canadian identity, it was suggested that federal assistance get greater exposure in local media, the CBC’s mandate be better defined and that the public broadcaster relay information to other provinces.A publication on Canadian achievements, a Quebec museum on aviation, and the promotion of artists from other provinces were also suggested.Some also asked for Canada Day events in local municipalities.Ban: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Asbestos is used in fire-retardant, insulation and auto products.Some forms are known to cause asbestosis, a lungscarring disease, and mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer.Lemay said the Canadian government appealed to the WTO, saying the ban adversely affects the Asbestos-area economy.“We sent in reports that showed the fibre is not dangerous if used safely,” he said.“Unless France has scientific data that proved otherwise, then the WTO can order the lifting of the ban.If they don’t, we would be permitted to impose trade sanctions on their imports to us.” Lemay maintained that if the ruling favours Canada, France cannot reimpose the ban based on environmental concerns.He argued that under the terms of WTO membership, trade is trade.“It does not matter what French gov- ernment department imposes the ban, the result is a trade dispute that has to be settled,” he said.In 1986, the United States banned most imports of asbestos through its Environmental Protection Agency.Lemay was not sure that ban could be fought because the WTO was not in existence at the time.“The WTO is only five years old,” he said.“Before that, Canada and the U.S.were members of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.1 don’t know if a WTO ruling will have any affect on the Americans.” The American ban came after mines in Asbestos and Thetford Mines had laid off hundreds of workers due a recession in the North American construction trade and health concerns about the fibre.The American ban led the mines to focus their sales on Third World markets in Asia and Africa.Since the French ban was imposed, one Thetford Mines mining company has ceased operations and more than 180 workers from the JM Asbestos mine in Richmond have been laid-off. ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦ THE— ¦ RECORD Tuesday, October 12, 1999 page 5 By Bruce Patton Record Correspondent Barnston West Fortunately, it neither snowed nor rained, but it was a cool and brisk wind that blew across the fields of the MacKinnon Farm, site of both the Provincial Ploughing Match, on Friday and Saturday and of the Annual Stanstead County Ploughing Match on Saturday only.When the competition was over, Richard Miville, of St.Pamphile, 50 kms.south of St.Jean Port Joli, emerged the ‘Senior’ champion followed by Richard Brault of Ste.Martine, near Châteauguay and Richmond’s Larry Cinnamon.The first two of these ploughmen will now advance to the Canadian Championship next fall to be held at the same time as the provincial match, both in Rivière de Loup.The winner of the Canadian event will compete the following year at the World Ploughing Championship in Sweden.Peter MacKinnon, on whose farm the events were held, said that some 40 entries were received in the Stanstead County Ploughing match including four teams of horses.“This represents an increase of six or eight entries over last year,” he added.Originally, county ploughing matches were social events, providing an opportunity for farm folks in a particular area to have a ‘get-together’ before the winter weather sets in.At these events, they would also BRUCE PATTON/CORRESPONDENT Senior Provincial Ploughing Champion Richard Miville was all smiles after having been declared the winner on Saturday.« if Jp- m TRamiM A® mê BRUCE PATTON/CORRESPONDENT Fifteen-year-old Jennifer Kirby was aiming for Sweden on Saturday when she competed in the Quebec Provincial Ploughing Match in Barnston West.nized by the two judges, Francis Loomis and Armand Pelletier.This year, 15 -year old, Jennifer Kirby, ploughed for the first time in the ‘Provincials’ in the Junior Division.Asked why she decided to enter, she explained, “I grew up with it.I spent a lot of time sitting in the truck watching my dad plough and I got interested in what he was doing.” Kirby has been ploughing at the county events for six years but her father was always close by to help if needed.When competing in the ‘Provincials’, however, contestants aren’t allowed to have anyone alongside helping to adjust the ploughs or offering advice.What were her thoughts on this occasion?“I was nervous”, she replied, “very nervous”.But, as she added, “I set high goals for myself and I plan to get to the world competition someday .It would be nice to get to Sweden in two years." When the results of the Junior Division were announced, however, Kirby’s performance was surpassed by 18 year-old Philippe Cécyre, a first-time entry from Ste.Martine who will now have the opportunity to compete in the Canadian Ploughing Competitions next year.Miville has been competing for 17 years and has already been entered in the ‘Canadian’ eight times, most recently just this year where he placed fourth.This was a disappointment for him in that only the top two winners are able to advance to the world competition.Miville’s win here on Saturday, however, has assured him of another chance in the ‘Canadian’ with the possibility of representing Canada against the best that the world has to offer in Sweden the following year.demonstrate their ploughing skills.With the advent of both larger ploughs and tractors to pull them, interest in local ploughing matches seemed to decline.Fortunately, attendance both as competitors and observers seems to be on the increase again, as some 150 people were on hand to enjoy the competition on Saturday.The winners of the various events from the local contest will be announced at the Annual Stanstead County Turkey Supper to be held in the Hatley Anglican Church Hall on Oct.16 at 6:00 p.m.This gastronomic delight is sponsored by the Hatley A.C.W.and is open to the public.DETERMINED competition For those who compete in the Provincial Ploughing Match, however, ploughing ceases to be a normal fall chore and instead becomes an opportunity to meet the challenge of knowing that you are among the best ploughpersons in the world.On Friday and Saturday, attention to details was required, especially on the critical final passes, where only one tire track was allowed to show and the troughs had to be as ‘straight as an arrow’.Details like this were certain to have been diligently scruti- ÊÊÈÊim' ¦¦ ¦¦ BRUCE PATTON/CORRESPONDENT Judges Francis Loomis and Armand Pelletier check every detail before determining a winner in the championship match.^afSu^^ 99 Annual Financial Campaign Fondation de l'Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Sherbrooke Sherbrooke Geriatric University Institute Foundation Argyll Pavilion, 375Argyll Street, Sherbrooke, Qftebec J1J3H5 Q Tel: (819) 829-7138 i Please be generous, this is the only long-term care 1 fundraising campaign in Sherbrooke 1 i I wish to eive $ Receipts for income tax purpose issued for i Name 1 i Address City *1 Postal code Teleohonc h .i Cash II Cheque 1 1 Visa no.Eap.1 • Name Signature .' ' .— "THE' page 6 Tuesday, October 12, 1999 Community Forum record Letters To The Editor Work to rule — the heart of the matter Dear Editor, As a teacher, I feel compelled to tell the people that I serve what my heart is feeling.This is a very difficult year for our education system.Difficult for students, teachers, parents and school boards.I feel I need to write this letter because I am having difficulty keeping my heart in one piece.I work in a school in Richmond, a school that has had its fair share of difficult situations to deal with.Throughout all of our difficulties, the staff of this school has always managed to band together to maintain an educational philosophy that has kept its students as its main focus.A decision that, at times, has put us at odds with administration and union.For the past several years we have suffered cuts to salary and benefits in order to do our part in helping our population reduce our deficit, to do our part in sharing the burden of inflation and the ever-increasing difficulty in making ends meet.During this year of negotiations, for the first time in many of our lives, we have voted to work to rule.It has not been an easy decision.It hasn’t been easy because we care about our children.We care about the opinion of our children’s parents.It breaks our hearts to tell the kids that we can’t run the programs that we have run in the past.At times, we have had difficulty rationalizing among ourselves the reasons we are withdrawing some of our services.We have spent many hours agonizing over our free-will decision to “work to rule.” I originally became a teacher because I felt I had a skill that I could pass on to my students.As I have matured, my reasons for teaching have changed.I can now say that I teach because I believe our children thirst for our time, our love and opportunities to learn.I believe I can provide children with food for their spirits and their hearts.With this food I hope they will grow values and find meaning to their lives.There once was an occasion when we had time to provide this food to our children.In recent years, the government has chosen the education system as one to help achieve its “0 deficit” policy.In doing so, they have turned our educational system into a business that has money as its main focus as opposed to the educational interests of our students.As a result, services like librarians, nurses, counselors, social services, secretaries, janitors, busing and supervision have all experienced cuts.Programs such as music, drama, tech voc.and phys.ed.have seen the chopping block.There is a new trend in hiring part-time teachers.This means that where once a class teacher could teach small groups within their class during splits for French or Phys.Ed., now those teachers must be “reassigned” to cover for the teachers that have been hired on a “part-time” basis to teach a full-time class.I protest the fact that students with learning difficulties are not receiving the extra help they need.I protest the fact that our gifted students are not re ceiving the extra challenges they deserve.I protest the fact that class sizes continue to increase despite the fact that aid services are declining.I protest the fact that operating budgets have long been cut which supply schools with things like pencils, erasers and paper, thus the ever-increasing school supply bills to the parents.I protest the fact that our students must travel several hours a day on buses because budget cuts have closed the schools in their home areas.Last, and I repeat, last on my list, is salary equity.I find it sad that teachers in Quebec are among the lowest paid in Canada.I find it sad that a four-year university degree is not given the same recognition financially as in other P.O.Bo* 1200 Sherbrooke J1H 5L6 or 257 Queen St, LennoxvBle.Que.JIM 1K7 Fax: 819-569-3945 e-mail: record@interlinx.qc.ca Website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Randy Kinnear Publisher .(819) 569-9511 Sharon McCully Editor .(819) 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Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CDNA, NMB, QCNA fields.I could, however, live with this fact if it meant that we could be proud of the education that we could provide our students.My heart breaks because our government doesn’t seem to have the foresight to understand that it is jeopardizing our future — our children.If we have not done everything in our power to safeguard our students’ rights to a quality education, do we have a right to hold our heads high over a “0 deficit”?At this time, I have chosen “work to rule” instead of strike because I believe it is important to keep our children in school as opposed to giving the government the money to keep them out.At least our children are still receiving the caring of their teachers who offer the students the education that our government has seen fit to recognize.They are in school, being given education by teachers who feel whipped, but refuse to quit.I am proud to be a teacher at St.Francis, an institution that, like any other under “human rule” has its faults, but above all has the interests of its children first and foremost in its mind.Sheila Brown Phys.Ed.Teacher St.Francis Elementary Richmond Please no broadsheet Dear Editor, As an enthusiastic reader/supporter of The Record, I am happy with the change of its ownership, providing the new owners support it in its current content and recognize it is essential to the population of the Townships; and also allow it to improve, as it has so much the past few years.I was disappointed to read (Hollinger executive) David Radler’s remarks as to changing its format to a “regular size tabloid or broadsheet.” The present format is excellent - please no broadsheet.Regarding Pat Bougie’s remarks in today’s (Oct.1) Record.I believe we should be very grateful to the late Pierre Peladeau for taking The Record “under his wing.” At the time I was wary of his action, but today I feel it is what “saved” our Record.The real proof of Quebecor’s interest in The Record was the tremendous and instant support from them following the fire last January which destroyed the presses and offices.Again, thanks to all the staff for bringing us this “great” little daily.Vern Doyle St.Nicephore àXtoêM.dolljjfant@aol.cofn TO SPARK 0V> NOT TO SPANK TIM 15 TUE QUESTiON.If 1 MAY & SOWS) SUftaKT THE 3\ ANSWER IS K Not to \ StWkf i ¦¦¦ THE iwi i - RECORD Tuesday, October 12, 1999 page 7 Townships environmental award winners Eight winners at 6th annual event By René Bruemmer Eight winners were named Oct.5 at the sixth annual Eastern Townships Environmental Awards at a ceremony held at the Delta Hotel in Sherbrooke with 400 in attendance.And the winners are: L’École - entreprise du Centre St-Michel won in the non-profit environmental group category for its work in finding uses for old computers and computer accessories, sending 1,192 of them to 66 schools across Quebec.Runners up: Les amis des bassins versants, La Souche de nos racines Dr.Pierre-Claude Aitcin won in the university or collegial research category for his studies in the recycling of industrial byproducts.Runners up: Dr.Nicolas Abatzoglou and Dr.Esteban Chornet, and Stéphane Péloquin and Hugh Gwyn In the agricultural or forestry sector the winner was La Ferme Charpierre for its use of environmen-tally-friendly agriculture.Runners up:La foret habitée de Graybec, Framboisiere de l’Estrie inc, and Marc Blais.In the personal contribution category the winner was Subba K.Narasi-ah for her work to combat water pollution.Runners up: Pierre Morency and Daniel Bergeron In the large enterprise division IBM’s Bromont factory was the winner for its environmentally sound management policies Runners up: Quebecor-Bromont Printing, Domtar Papers, Windsor business centre In the city, town or village category the Brome-Missisquoi Nursery won for its work to improve the environment in its neighbourhood.Runners up: Haut-Saint-François MRC; Le Centre de la Nature de Farn-ham In the small and medium-sized 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that it’s more flexible for women who want to spend more time with their children.• Increased funding for the federal pre-natal nutrition program.The program currently receives about $16 mil- lion a year.• Increased funding for the Community Action Program for Children, which currently provides about $58 million a year to community groups to provide parenting support programs.The throne speech will provide only sketchy information on the so-called children’s agenda.Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and his ministers will unveil some details in separate speeches in the days following the throne speech but most won’t be fully fleshed out until next February’s budget.Liberal insiders are touting the throne speech as a comprehensive strategy for ensuring Canadians are prepared to compete in the global, knowledge-based economy of the 21st century.Helping kids get the best possible start in life is the central pillar of that strategy.Other pillars include investing in research and development, education, the environment and foreign aid.The speech is also expected to promise a multi-year plan to reduce personal income taxes.Finance officials have been talking about a 20 to 25-per-cent reduction over five years but such detail will have to await the budget.However, the throne speech will also stress the need to balance tax cuts with strategic new spending, in keeping with Creations 1997 election promise to devote half of budget surpluses to debt and tax reduction and half to social and economic programs.Liberal strategists are hoping the speech will dispel the perception that the Chrétien government has no vision, that it is too cautious and too focused on day-to-day management.However, since the speech contains no dramatic departure from the postdeficit agenda the Liberals have been following for the past three years, they will likely have a hard time selling the agenda as visionary.Chrétien got a foretaste of the challenge last week when he was asked, during a news conference with U.S.President Bill Clinton, whether the throne speech would chart a bold new course for the millennium or would be “more of the same.” “You know, (reporters) are complaining because I keep telling them that Canada is considered, Mr.President, as the best country in the world to live in.I’m sorry to tell you that,” an exasper- ated Chrétien explained to an amused Clinton.“And I want to carry on in the 21st century with the same thing and they say I have no vision.Imagine if I had a vision.” Among other things, the throne speech is expected to commit the government to: • Measures to end the so-called brain drain of Canada’s best scientists to other countries and to lure foreign scientists to Canada.Details will come later but insiders say about $250 million will be funneled through the federal research granting councils to help universities hire top researchers and establish prestigious chairs in health research.• Measures to meet Canada’s Kyoto commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, thought few details will be provided.• Clarifying the conditions under which the federal government would agree to negotiate the secession of Quebec.Details such as how and when to lay out clear rules have not yet been determined.• More funding to help young people develop skills, get jobs and take part in exchange programs. nil mgm IJ|:ijft ïjltt|*f| fepfiSt MHg Record Tuesday, October 12, 1999 page 17 Sports Gaiter soccer team drops two weekend games Club enraged with poor officiating in loss to UQAM By Mike Hickey Special to the Record The Bishop’s Gaiters women’s soccer team dropped a pair of Quebec University Soccer games this weekend and saw their league record drop to 3-5, good for fourth place in the seven-team circuit.The McGill Marlets.the number-one ranked team in the country, blanked the Gaiters in Lennoxville Saturday and the UQAM Citadines manhandled Bishop’s 4-1 Sunday in Montreal.The McGill contest was played without the services of several key players from both teams who were playing in the senior championships held in British Columbia this past weekend.The Gaiters were missing Erin Patrick who was a member of the Alberta team and Meaghan Mosher who played for Team Nova Scotia.Uiran Nayar opened the scoring for the visitors with a goal at the nine-minute mark.Bishop’s then went to the offensive looking for the tying goal but couldn’t capitalize on their scoring opportunities.McGill put the game out of reach with five minutes remaining in the game when Rachel Boongaardt scored an insurance goal.Meaghan Stevens was named the Bishop’s Player of the Game.The UQAM was a physical affair that was marred by controversial refereeing which left the Bishop’s team steaming.The Citadines scored one goal on a disputed penalty kick and another off a play that was obviously offside.Jessica Romani, one of the better players, was injured early in the game when she was tackled from behind.The fact that not one call was made on the play further incensed the Gaiters squad.Rachel Butler scored the Gaiters only goal against UQAM while Sherbrooke’s Alison Scott was picked as the Player of the Game.“I thought we played two excellent games,” said head coach, Sophie Gail-loux.“But the refereeing was unacceptable.The penalty goal changed the whole momentum of the game.Without that goal I believe we would have won.It was very frustrating because of the referee and the fact that we didn’t score when we had the chances.We had a tough weekend but we are happy the way we played against UQAM.” The Gaiters hope to get back on the winning track when they host Concordia on Saturday and Laval on Sunday.PICTURE BY PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL TO THE RECORD Soccer action between McGill and Bishop's this weekend.The Gaiters were unhappy with the refereeing and now are staring at a dismal playoff picture.PICTURE BY PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL TO THE RECORD Whoever said soccer isn’t a physical game?The Gaiters played a valiant game against McGill despite being down two of their key players. page 18 Tuesday, October 12, 1999 - ¦¦THE» Record Silence speaks louder than words Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I have been married 27 years.We live in a run-down house on a small lot in an undesirable neighborhood.We both work and make enough money to afford a nicer house in a better part of town, but my husband refuses to discuss the matter.He also hides money and has a separate bank account in addition to the one we have together.I’m afraid he likes money more than he likes me.I am not overweight, ugly or stupid, nor do I think he is having an affair.Here’s my question: Should I keep after him to buy me another house — or should I buy a house on my own and hope he joins me?(I have enough money to do this.) I’ve considered resigning myself to living in this house for the sake of our marriage, even though it makes me desperately unhappy.I’ve also considered remodeling, but the plumbing and heating are shot, and as I said, the neighborhood has deteriorated.Please tell me what to do, Ann.— Miserable in Pennsylvania Dear Pennsylvania: Counseling might help you resolve the issue.If Scrooge refuses to budge, however, buy your dream house and move into it.I’m betting it won’t take long before he joins you.Money is a cold companion when there is no one else.Dear Ann Landers: Why do people make such harsh judgments against divorced women who let their children live with their fathers?I am a 29-year-old mother of two boys, ages 8 and 10.After my divorce, I moved to a bigger city to take on a new job.I didn’t feel capable of giving my children the care they deserved.My ex-husband married a wonderful woman who takes excellent care of my sons and loves them very much.The boys and I stay in close touch, talk on the phone often, and have frequent visits.They like where they are, are honor-roll students, and I am thrilled that they are doing so well.It took a lot of unselfishness on my part to allow my children to live with their father, and it hurts when I hear awful things said about me.How should I respond?— Sad in Kentucky Dear Sad: No response is necessary.Sometimes, silence speaks louder than words.You deserve a lot of credit for doing what you felt was best for your sons, and should take pride in seeing them do well.Heap praise and thanks on their stepmom at every opportunity, and hold your head up.Knowing you took the high road should provide you with the emotional armor needed to protect yourself against those verbal harpoons that are tossed your way.Dear Ann Landers: Please help me with a problem that is bothering me to no end.It’s my 80-year-old neighbor, “Matilda.” She is getting on my nerves.It is impossible to carry on a conversation with her because she talks nonstop.If anyone asks a question or makes a Ann Landers comment, she babbles right over them.Matilda has traveled extensively and could be an interesting conversationalist, but all she talks about is how tacky people look in the supermarket these days, how trashy the TV sitcoms have become, and the various medications she is taking for her wide variety of illnesses.The neighbors avoid her, and she has very few visitors.I would like to be closer to Matilda, but I can’t stand the nonstop talking.Should I write her a letter and tell her the truth?She has a daughter who lives out of state.Would it help if I wrote to her about this?The only other option is to avoid her completely.I hope you have a better idea.— Anonymous in Prescott, Ariz.Dear Prescott: I would be willing to bet Matilda has a hearing problem.All the symptoms are present.Please suggest that she have her doctor arrange an appointment to test her hearing.Be a good neighbor, and go with her.She will be extremely grateful.50th Wedding Anniversary Margaret (Knutson) & Gerald Bryant The family of Margaret & Gerald Bryant invite friends and relatives to an Open House Tea & Reception in honour of their parents 50th Wedding Anniversary to be held on Saturday, October 16th from 2 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.at the Uplands Museum in Lennoxville.We hope you can join us.Your love, friendship and memories are cherished gifts.Best wishes only.Baptism Rebecca Raeann Ross was baptized on September 25, 1999 at St.Clement’s, Astra Chapel in Trenton, Ontario.Rebecca is the daughter of Captain The Rev.Blair and Brenda Ross and little sister of Ryan.The service and baptism was conducted by Rebecca’s Dad.Rebecca’s Godparents are Dixie and Patrice Nadeau of Kinnear’s Mills, Quebec.Rebecca is the 8th grandchild for Ola Crawford (the late Alfred) of Belleville, Ontario and the 9th grandchild for Willard and Joyce Ross of Osgoode, Ontario.The Granby Young in Heart The Granby Young in Heart met in the United Church Hall on September 15,1999.President Eleanor opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m.and welcomed 41 members.This is ouur first meeting after the summer holidays.We were saddened to learn of the death of Gertrude Pennington in her 94th year.She and Doris Coupland were the founding members of the club.Happy Birthday was sung to all those who celebrated birthdays during the month of September.There were four tables of 500 and the winners were: 1st Prize: Jim Gilliland: 2nd Prize: Muriel Ball.There were six tables of Bridge and the winners were: 1st Prize: Donald Heelis; 2nd Prize: Maude Heelis.Lunch was served and enjoyed by all.The next meeting will be on October 20,1999 at 1:30 p.m.Submitted by Patricia J.Hansford Huntingville Alice Price Mr.and Mrs.Allan Grey of Brockville, Ont., visited their aunt Evelyn Davies at Grace Christian Home.Other callers of Evelyn were her brother and sister-in-law, Mr.and Mrs.Gordon Davies, Kingsbury.Ivan and Edith Hazzard of Burlington, Ont., spent five weeks in their motor home to visit Henry and Alice, the Nut-brown family and to spend time with their mother, Phyllis Hazzard, who spent two weeks in the hospital.She is now staying at G.C.H.for a month.Also spent time with Edith’s sister, Bev, her husband, Rejean, and daughter Annett Plourd, in Sherbrooke.Henry and Alice, Ivan and Edith, spent an afternoon and were supper guests of Ray and Beverley Norris in Stanstead.There were several other couples and plenty of good music.June Alper and Adele Altman of Montreal were dinner guests of Alice.Alice and Sue Nutbrown spent a day in Montreal and were dinner guests of Mrs.Sally Vineberg in Hamstead.Maud McGee is sorry to get the word that her brother, Edwin Sarrasin of Calgary, Alta., is not well. '¦THE».Record Tuesday, October 12, 1999 page 19 Obituary RHTTA GERTRUDE MONTGOMERY Gertrude passed away August 22, 1999 at the Grace Christian Home, Lennoxville, Quebec.Gertie was born November 13, 1903 at Moulton Hill, Lennoxville, Quebec.She was the fourth child of Frank Hatcher and his wife Isa Beaulieu.Gertie graduated from Ascot Consolidated School.She attended Macdonald College, Ste.Anne de Bellevue, Quebec where she received her teaching certificate.She taught school in the Sawyerville, Quebec area for a number of years.She married Charles Adams Montgomery June 23, 1927.They lived and owned a general store at Randboro, Quebec.They purchased the old school house in Randboro and remodeled it into a beautiful home.Aunt Gertie collected stones and built a stone wall along the driveway.She also built a stone fireplace and was able to recall the location from where each stone was collected.Gertie returned to teaching in the early 1960’s.She taught in the Sawyerville area, at Rawdon, and fin- Scott A.Brown passed away October 11,1998 in the Montreal General Hospital, after a long courageous battle with cancer.He was 87.Scott was born August 28, 1911 in Leadville, Quebec, a small farming community bordering Vermont.He was the eldest child of Mr.and Mrs.Walter W.Brown, and leaves a sister and brother to mourn his loss, as well as three nephews, several great nieces and nephews.He completed grade eleven under the tutorage of Rev.A.Rollitt of Man-sonville, Quebec, then entered MacDonald College where he received his Intermediate Teaching Diploma in 1931.Starting in 1932, Scott taught at the following schools: Verdun, Bolton Centre, Beebe High School, Principal of Fitch Bay Consolidated School and Stanstead High School, all in Quebec.In 1943, he started to work for the Protestant School Board of Greater Montreal, first at Rosemount Elementary later known as Nesbitt, William Dawson High School and from 1951 to 1977, he was a teacher at Rosemount High School and in 1951, the entire staff, including the principal, Mr.Thomas Deck, ished her career at Lake Megantic.She was an active member of the community, being a member of several organizations, some of which included the Red Cross, the Rebekahs, the Ladies Guild, and the Compton County Historical Society.Aunt Gertie was also an active member of the Maple Leaf Cemetery serving as secretary for many years.In addition, being a hands on woman she planted many of the maple trees that now grace the cemetery.Gertie enjoyed travelling and after retiring she was able to travel to Europe, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia.She also enjoyed many bus tours in Canada and to the United States.Her husband Charles predeceased her, he passed away December 14,1970.The funeral service was held at Cass Funeral Home, Lennoxville, with the interment at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Newport Township.Reverend Keith Dickerson conducted the service.Aunt Gertie was an active and spirited woman who enjoyed life to its fullest.She will be remembered by all who knew her.went to Rosemount High School in Montreal which was the first new high school to be opened after W.W.II.Scott continued to take courses during the summer months to further his teaching knowledge and skills.He received an Advanced Intermediate Teaching diploma from the Quebec Department of Education in 1944, Bachelor of Arts, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario in 1945, also in 1945 he received an Interim High School Diploma, Department of Education, Quebec and in 1949 he gained a Permanent High School diploma, Department of Education, Quebec and in 1969, he received a Master of Arts in Education and History from the University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont.After retiring, Scott taught adult education classes for several years.Where he met and befriended a refugee family from Europe.In 1962, Scott A.Brown and Jean Taylor were married, she was a librarian in the Rosemount High School and died in 1991.Much of the above information is courtesy of Amy and Arthur George who were life-long friends to Scott.In Memoriams LABONTE, Byron - In loving memory of a dear brother who was peacefully called to his eternal rest three years ago today, October 12,1996.A little prayer, keeps us in touch With a good brother, we loved so much.Your memory, Byron, will never grow old It’s locked in our hearts, in letters of gold.Sadly missed by your sisters, NORMA WINGET and ELAINE HATCHER WALKER, Kay - In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother who passed away October 11,1970.As time unfolds another year Memories keep you ever near, Silent thoughts of time together Memories that will last forever.Always remembered by NORMAN & PHYLLIS SHANE (grandson) IAIN & DEBBIE ANGELA LEE & CHERYL KAY (granddaughters) Legacies finance a large share of research.Without legacies, we would not be die to increase the fimdingqfresearch that save lives.Ask the notary preparmgyour will to explain the various ways of planningyour bequest.\j7 HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF QUÉBEC At the keart ûftfmejuUml Tel.: (514) 871-1551 • 1-800-567-8563 Deaths BROMBY, Maijorie (née Walter) - Peacefully at Chateau Gardens on Friday, October 8.1999, Mrs.Marjorie Bromby (née Walter) of London, in her 87th year.Beloved wife of Mr.Edgar Bromby of London.Loving aunt of Nadine Ralph of New Brunswick and Lois Phillips of British Columbia.At Mrs.Bromby’s request cremation has taken place.Interment of ashes to take place at a private family service at a later date.Memorial contributions to the Salvation Army Citadel can be made by contacting the Needham Funeral Service at 434- 9141.JOYCE, Stuart - At La Domaine de la Sapinière, East Angus, Que.on Thursday, October 7,1999, Stuart Joyce in his 88th year, beloved husband of Lena Provis.Dear father of Janet and Wendell (Maude) and grandfather of Eric and Carl.Rested at Cass Funeral Home, 554 Main St., Bury, Que., where funeral service was held on Monday, October 11, 1999 at 2 p.m.Rev.Sister Mary Florence Lieu officiated.Interment was in Grace United Cemetery.As memorial tributes, donations to Pope Memorial School Fund, c/o Mrs.Rosemary Lowe, Bury, Que.JOB 1J0 would be appreciated by the family.RAMON-MOLINER, Enrique - In Sherbrooke on October 7th, 1999.Husband of Quida, father of Marie (Kevin), Carmen (Serge), Michael (Lisa), Peter (Joel).Grandfather of Sarah, Mylène, Luke, Clément, Rosa, Claire, and Marcella.There will be no visitations by his request, and a private family service at Cass Funeral Homes, Inc., Lennoxville, Que.Donations maybe made in his memory to the Lake Massawippi Water Protection, P.O.Box 599, North Hatley, Que.JOB 2C0 or the Foundation of C.L.S.C.-C.H.Mem-phre Magog, 50 St.Patrice St., Magog, Que.J1X 3X3 or The Canadian Cancer Society.Card of Thanks MARTIN - The late Marielle Martin, February 22, 1917 - August 12, 1999.We wish to express our sincere thanks to our dear friends, relatives and neighbours for their loving support and kindness at the time of our mother’s tragic death.Your cards, flowers, masses, visits to the funeral home or funeral have been very much appreciated and cherished.Please accept this as a personal Thank You.NANCY & FRED HUTCHINGS AND FAMILY BOB & CINDY MARTIN Obituary Scott A.Brown RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH & DEATH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 300 per word.Minimum charge $7.50 ($8.64 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions -15% oft, 3 insertions - 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