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THE CLASSIFIEDS lltyM The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Fall in Love with Record Subscribe today! 569-9528 65 CENTS WWW.SHERBROOKERECORD.COM Wednesday, February 13, 2002 David Francey nominated for a Juno award Sherbrooke’s Garou nominated for best artist By Rita Legault Sherbrooke David Francey has come a long way in a short time on the Canadian folk music scene.After a year of concentrating on his music full time, the singer/songwriter from Ayer’s Cliff has just been nominated for a prestigious Juno award by the The Canadian Association of Recording Arts and Sciences.“I’m very thrilled, as you can imagine,” Francey told the Record.“It’s great recognition.Just to get this far is a phenomenal turn of events for me.” A carpenter by trade, the Scottish-born Francey has always been a musician at heart.Last year he decided to hang up his hammer and make music his full time occupation.“It’s a big move to make at 47-years-old,” he admits.But if a Juno nomination is any indication, Francey has been up to the challenge.Francey says he enjoyed being a carpenter, but “the music kinda took over.” “The more it got out there, the more people wanted to hear it,” he said.Please see Francey Page 5 Happy Valentines Day FfcKKÏ BfcAlUIN/bPT.UAL Janick Côté has plenty of advice on how to spice up your Valentine’s Day celebrations.See Page 3.PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL %***¦-¦ PPI Following a successful year on the road, Townshipper David Francey is reaping the rewards.The Ayer's Gifffolk singer was nominated for a Juno award this week.VOYAGES •Ceruin condition» apply Mirabel Free transportation .from Sherbrooke to airports!* * Shuttle service to your home available ESCAPADE 2000 JLc»* yo * Subject to change without notice 1-888-689-8429 J Group trips available tff r m m arm ¦ 563-5344 566-7603 46 KING E.2500 UNIVERSITÉ BVLD.SHERBROOKE SHERBROOKE (opening soon on campus) 849-2715 583-6658 59 CHILD 5257 FRONTENAC COATICOOK LAC-MÉGANT1C jjj page 2 Wednesday, February 13, 2002 Record Giving bus a second chance Last April I penned a less- than- complimentary column about our bus trip to Fort Lauderdale.The title was, “How we tested our survivor skills -on the bus My conclusion was crystal clear.No matter how much I hated flying - the next time I would take a plane.At the expense of sounding two-faced -forget what 1 wrote.There is still no way I’ll take a plane even if it is much less dangerous.If you happened to have read last month’s column, “Back on the road again., but in what?” you would probably assume from this week’s heading that we will be traveling to Columbia and Panama in either a motorhome or Westfalia.Not so, despite having received tons of good advice we still haven’t made up our minds on what to buy.So how are we planning to get there?Here’s a hint.Madeleine ordered a lightweight travel pillow which, according to the advertising hype, is supposed to make travel safer and more comfortable.Despite everything I said and wrote about last year’s bus trip we have convinced ourselves to give it another try.Why,again to Fort Lauderdale?In Port Everglades we will board the Sun Princess for a a 10-day cruise to Columbia and Costa Rica via the Panama Canal.And for those of you who think we belong in your, “What were they thinking?” category, this time we expect the 5458-km return trip to be easier.For a starter, we will leave from Burlington, Vermont at 7.30 a.m.rather than 11a.m.and consequently end up with only one transfer in New York City.Anyone who has waited in a busy bus terminus with loads of baggage knows that transfers are not all fun and games.Contrary to airline travelers, bus passengers are required to retrieve their luggage at each transfer and check it on to the next bus.-Now for the real clincher- we lost the burning desire to stay one step ahead of the drivers.This time we will sit in the rear section of the bus so as to avoid witnessing any of the scary tailgating practices with the 18 wheelers.Better still, we should be far enough in the back so as not to see any of the drivers.This way we won’t know whether they are talking a blue streak on their cellular phones or leafing through magazines while roaring down the 1-95.Not everything has been solved.Because of bus seats that hardly recline, sleeping remains the big challenge during our 36-hour trip.While Madeleine is banking on her famous travel pillow I’ll be relying on an inflatable model which I picked up at Dol-larama.In the event we arrive shell-shocked, we will be sticking to last year’s strategy -a few nights in a Fort Lauderdale motel before embarkation.Just in case I gave you the impression that my fixation against flying is the only reason we’re taking a bus, it isn’t.I couldn’t resist Greyhound’s attractive two-for-one companion deal.Rather than pay $198 U.S., for each round trip ticket, we get two tickets for the price of one, as long as they are purchased at least three days prior to departure.Call me a travel tightwad but at half price I’m ready to cope with quite a few inconveniences! As for those of you who suspect that our decision had something to do with a mood swing caused by the lack of sunshine, don’t waste your time.Last week we took a bus to Montreal just to make sure we weren’t in a state of denial.Considering the 11-week delay required to renew a passport by mail we decided to head straight to the passport office in Montreal and at the same time avoid some of the hassles of driving and parking.We chose a Wednesday in order to dodge the typical Monday and Friday traffic jams and to take advantage of the shorter lineups at the passport office during the middle of the week.We left Knowlton at 7:10 a.m.on the dot and at 9:30 were dropped off directly in front of Complex Guy Favreau on René Levesque where the passport office is located .With only 14 passengers on board it was almost as if we had the bus to ourselves.While I’ve traveled to Montreal by car on hundreds of occasions and know practically every building and tree along the way I was surprised by how different everything looks from high up on a commercial bus.On the other hand, while the trip was both comfortable and safe, the passengers were a lot less entertaining than those we met during our trip to Fort Lauderdale.Speaking of the passport office, by the time we arrived, there were close to 40 applicants ahead of us and another 20 or so standing in a row to pick up their passports.We were given a number and told to wait until it showed up on a neon screen.At 10.20 when it finally flashed we rushed to the designated booth where a surprisingly cheery passport clerk was waiting.Because of our tight bus schedule we weren’t about to waste a second.He asked for our driver’s license, verified our old passports and government birth certificates through his computer, checked to see if our pictures were properly witnessed, filled in the reserved spaces on the application form and finally registered them.All in all, it took about 15 minutes.After paying the $170 fee for both passports we were told that if we didn’t want to return in two weeks to pick them up, we would receive them by special courier before the end of the month.Thanks to a young taxi driver who knew all of the short cuts and back streets, we arrived just in time at the Beri Terminal to catch our 11a.m.return bus.At 1.10 p.m.we were back in Knowlton, well rested and all psyched up for the big bus trip.I could go on and I will in due course.In the meantime I’m sticking to the old show-biz adage, “always leave 'em wanting more." Next week: Liability of directors of non-profit organizations comments : henryk@endirect.qc.ca Win a pair of tickets to a Canadiens game Be there when the Montreal Canadiens take on the Boston Bruins at the Molson Centre Wednesday, March 6.The Record has two tickets to give away for the game.To enter our Canadiens give-away contest, simply clip out five Montreal Canadiens logos that will appear on various pages of The Record between now and the deadline Feb 28.Send them to The Record, Box 1200, Sherbrooke, Qc, J1H 5L6 Henry R.Keyserlingk Weather Today:Mostly cloudy with a few flurries.Low near minus 10.High near minus 7.Probability of precipitation 60 per cent.Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of flurries.Low near minus 19.High near minus 3.Probability of precipitation 30 per cent.Friday: Intermittent light snow.Ben by Daniel Shelton r IT GUST KEPT CAUJNG OUT TOME "WATCH Ml, j^WATCH ME ".6 I'M SO ooA TIREP-h?lM HEAPING STRAIGHT i \ TDKP- •WSÏ MM imm ¦if! \ I I I//// Wlf M/A \WHI//// llll//// Wednesday, February 13, 2002 page 3 Sherbrooke sex shop is a family affair .V- T’shippers Brief Defence nationale EXCITEMENT IN RESERVE If adventure isn't part of your workday routine, lind it in your spare time in the Army Reserve.Where you work selected evenings and weekends, challenging yourself, meeting interesting people, and earning extra income.Put some excitement back in your life.Join the Army Reserve.For more information, come and see us or call us at: 52nd Sherbrooke Field Ambulance (819) 564-4238, ext.452 Canada 1800 856-8488 www.forces.ca CANADIAN sensations.They go for videos and vibrators.However, that doesn’t mean men don’t purchase body lotions.” Are there items that a sex shop will refuse to sell?Yes, answered Janick.“Anything that touches pedophilia, necrophilia and bestiality as well as any other acts that are illegal, we refuse to sell them,” she said.“I feel quite all right with that and I have a huge problem with child abuse.” Another noticeable exception is the absence of Viagra, the famous erectile pill that has many men singing good morning to you, for those who have seen the commercial.“It’s a prescription drug, so I wouldn’t be competent enough to prescribe it to patients and then sell it,” said Janick.“We do have sexologists, psychologists and urologists who refer their patients to us.” One wonders what can possibly make a woman who talks about sex for a living, shy.As soon as the photographer focused on her, Janick frankly admitted she’s camera-shy.“I look awful,” she said.“I won’t even allow my mom to take a picture of me.” Meanwhile, Monique and Sabrina Côté dealt with clients in the back of the store, near the games and accessories section where magazines, board games, candies, condoms, inflatable women and men are on display.“A lot of our customers come all the way over from Lennoxville,” said Sabrina.“They appreciate the fact that we are able to serve clients in both languages and that the items are available in English.” Both give the impression that they are comfortable in dealing with their work.They were both quick to make jokes.“We can say that this is not only a family story, but also a girl story,” added Monique.A moment later, the third female customer in less than an hour to purchase a Quebec-made adult board game called Sensations walked out of the shop.At 3 p.m., there were nine women in the store and one man.And he was accompanied by his girlfriend.Mental Health Meeting There will be j a Mental Health and Well-being meeting held next Monday, Feb.18 from 7 to 9 p.m.at the Margaret Knapp Building (257 Queen St., Lennoxville).For furtherin-formation , please contact (819) 566-5717 Valentine’s Day attracts more customers By Daniel Huot Sherbrooke f | jhe first noticeable thing upon en- ! tering Sherbrooke sex shop Bou-L tique l’Extase, is that there are more women than men in the afternoon.The owner of the shop is also a woman.“I’ve been working here for 14 years,” said 32-year-old Janick Côté.“The second year I was here, my boss decided to sell the shop.I didn’t want another boss, so I bought it.” However, she learned the trade and how to maintain her books and inventories in the first two years she worked at 25 King W as a regular employee.“My boss put a lot of faith in me.He basically taught me all there is to know about the trade.” Janick Côté now has two other employees - her sister, Sabrina, and her mom, Monique - which shows that the business has grown into a family affair.They are all open and candid when talking about sex, especially with their customers.“The trick is to make people feel comfortable when they walk through the door,” said Janick.“You have to break taboos and stereotypes.When they walk out, the majority of customers are at ease and say that we’ve explained the products properly.” The variety of merchandise available in the shop seems infinite, from erotic videos to plastic apparati and from body lotions to clothing."There aren’t any real trends in rcKKl BtlAlUiN/jrE,L.lAL Monique and Sabrina usually handle customers’ questions about the items on sale.Janick Côté has owned a sex shop for 12 years.She is able to talk openly about sex, but admits she is shy in front of a camera.this business,” said Janick.“It all depends on whether the couple is sensual or romantic.Nothing in particular has been requested this week, except for chocolates, which are aphrodisiacs that can easily be associated with Valentine’s Day.” In fact, she was busy opening a crate of chocolates before the interview because the merchandise had rapidly sold out.“Customers like our Belgian chocolate which you spread over your partner’s body with a paint brush,” she said.“Even people like me who don’t eat chocolate like it.” Janick estimates that more than half her clients are women.“When I started, that wasn’t the case,” she noted.“Our female clientele was practically nonexistent.Now it’s about 50-50.” She said society has evolved, making it more socially acceptable for women to show their sexual preferences and fulfill their fantasies.“TV shows such as Sexe et Confidences and Eros & Co.have demystified sexuality,” said Janick.“They are telling the audience that they can enter a sex shop without feeling guilty.” But Janick Côté has noticed a difference in the tastes between men and women.“Female clients will usually go for body and massage lotions as well as board games.Men seem to want more Yves Robert Advertising Consultant Tel.: 019-569-9525 Fax: 019-021-3179 email: sherbrookerecord(®videotron.ca page 4 Wednesday, February 13, 2002 Improving water quality on farms is common goal Pilot project deemed a success By Nelson Afonso Sherbrooke A pilot project to improve the quality of water on Townships farms has been a success, according to representatives of local agriculture groups speaking in Sherbrooke Tuesday.“It’s by making concrete gestures in collaboration with other people with expertise in this field, like MAPAQ (the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries), that we will end up making an effort to respect the environment more,” said farmers union UPA-Estrie president Antoine Doyon, referring to a $110,000 pilot project started last year to reduce the pollution in streams and rivers caused by livestock.A government study conducted in 1998 revealed that the constant trampling of river banks by cattle resulted in the deterioration of the banks and the degradation of the quality of water on farms.In collaboration with MAPAQ, the Lakes and Rivers Foundation of Canada, the Quebec federation of bovine producers and the Conseil pour le développement de l’agriculture du Québec, UPA-Estrie unveiled a 12- The restoration of banks is priority for all.m • Ü t* ¦ - PERRY BEATON/SPEI Wmm minute video and a pamphlet about the details of the project that will be distributed to Townships’ farmers in the coming weeks.“Agriculture and the environment are priorities for MAPAQbecause it is our role to encourage farmers to take concrete action to respect the environment,” added Doyon.“Water is a vital resource for everyone, we should do everything we can to conserve its quality." With the help of MAPAQ technicians, 15 farmers installed elevated watering troughs near brooks that cross their land.This way cattle would drink from the different elevated troughs, thus decreasing the trampling effect on the brooks’ banks.Water can be pumped from the rivers to the troughs or taken from the farm’s wells.Passages were also created for the animals to cross streams, which limits trampling to specific areas that have been reinforced to accommodate the traffic.A technical manual for farmers will also be distributed in the spring.While very simple and inexpensive, the changes could have a major impact on the quality of water on farms all over the Townships.“We are very happy that this project has been brought to fruition, it’s the restoration of our river banks that is at stake,” added Action St-François spokesman Pierre Dansereau who attended the announcement.Action St-François is a Sherbrooke-based group of volunteers that has made it its mission to clean up the region’s brooks and streams.Dansereau added that his group would be willing to help improve the quality of water on Townships farms by cleaning out their streams.Doyon said about 30 or 40 other farmers have shown an interest in adapting their farms to decrease the trampling of their riverbanks by livestock.The total budget for the program reached $110,000, with MAPAQ contributing $40,000 and technical support for the 15 farmers involved.The Quebec federation of bovine producers represents about 23,000 bovine producers.New Horizons Adult Education Center 2365 Galt St.West Sherbrooke Tremplin Program Training Opportunity Leap Into the Job Market How?• Improve French language skills • Gain employability skills • Get the training you need to get a job or further your education • Acquire some computer skills • Explore your career options • Prepare your CVs • English-speaking adults receiving employment benefits or social assistance or without income.You may also qualify for allowances for training, transportation and day-care.Registration fees are covered.Cal! for more information (819) 566-0250 Québec Commission scolaire EASTERN TOWNSHIPS EASTERN TOWNSHIPS School Board Emploi-Québec El E3 E3E1 Briefs MP David Price Federal funding to support pilot project in Coaticook I he federal government is providing $60,000 to support a rural community development project in the Coaticook region.Compton-Stanstead MP David Price delivered the good news on behalf of Secretary of State for Rural Development Andy Mitchell who granted the funding as part of the Farm Labour Stabilization project under the Canadian Agriculture Rural Communities Initiative (CARC1) which aims to introduce improvements to the working conditions of farm workers.“The CARCI mandate is to improve the viability of rural cofnmunities and the ever changing landscape faced by our farmers.I am pleased that Coaticook region will benefit from this program and implement improvements to their farming conditions,” stated Price in a news release.CARCI’s objective is to enhance the viability of agricultural rural communities, particularly those communities undergoing change as a result of adjustments in the agricultural sector.The Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development (CARD-II) fund has allocated $9.3 million to CARCI over three years.Paradis attends European meetings on La Francophonie Denis Paradis, Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa) (Francophonie), is visiting Paris, France, and Brussels, Belgium this week as Canada’s official representative to La Francophonie.During this visit, which is taking place at the beginning of his term of office, Paradis will hold discussions with his counterparts in the international Francophonie.In Paris, he will meet the Secretary-General of the International Organization of the Francophonie, Boutros Boutros-Ghali, the chief executive of the ihtergovern-mental Agency of the Francophonie, Roger De-haybe, and the French Minister Delegate for Cooperation and the Francophonie, Charles Josselin.Paradis will end the first part of his visit by participating in the launch of Zacharias Kunut’s Atanarjuat - The Fast Runner, which is based on an Inuit legend and is Canada’s first feature-length fiction film written, produced, directed and acted in Inuktitut.MP Denis Paradis THEi Wednesday, February 13, 2002 page 5 PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL David Francey performed at the Vieux Gocher in Magog last weekend.t; ¦Æm Francey: Cont’d from Page 1 A modest Francey said that festival organizers told him that lining up nine festivals last summer was an astonishing feat.“I didn’t realize it was incredible to get nine,” he said.“That spoke volumes to me.” The feedback from festivals and fans, not to mention the nominations -Francey is also up for an “Indie” at the Canadian Independent Music Awards -have spurred Francey to continue making muSic.This fall Francey will head back to the studio to record a third album which will contain new compositions he performed in Magog last weekend.They include The Grim Cathedral, Francey’s ode to the survivors of the Sept.11 terrorist attack, as well as the Streets of Calgary, a gritty portrayal of prostitutes he observed on Third Avenue during a recent visit to the western capital.“They’re all written already, unless I write something I like better,” he said.When the recording is done, Francey will hit the folk festival circuit.But this summer may not be so frantic.Francey was approached by Festival Distribution, the booking agent and tour manager for Canadian folk great James Keelaghan.He signed a contract with the agency just before Christmas.That’s good news for wife Beth Girdler, who has spent much of the last year booking concerts, handling media and promotions, and filling daily orders for CDs off the Internet.“It’s been very hard work,” notes Girdler.“I’m a biologist and I’m stuck to the computer day and night.” Much of Francey’s work talks about his home in the Townships.The title track, Far End of Summer, is a poetic portrait of Ayer's Cliff on a still summer’s night.”.Up above, the moon and the stars Shine down on the streetlights And the passing cars And the silence falls on everyone And I'm walking the dogs Where the trains used to run In a small town, at the far end Of summer.” The carpenter/composer, whose Celtic roots shine through his music, writes personal and populist songs that often tell the tales of working class laborers like him.His music describes mills towns and the industrial landscapes of Southern Ontario and the seaway valley.Francey’s attachment to the land is also clear in much of his music, including the ballad Torn Screen Door about farm foreclosures.".Came across an old farmhouse Standing broken and bare It used to be someone's home Now no one lives there.” This rural sonnet, which is popular at folk festivals in the Canadian prairies, is so universal it was picked up by a folk band in Australia, Francey noted, as he prepared to sing the song at his recent Magog concert to a hometown crowd that included fans of all ages, from all walks of life, including a few local farmers.Torn Screen Door is the title track of Francey’s first album which he recorded with the CBC Radio Community Network in Quebec City.He made the album after being “discovered” at Town-shippers’ Day by CBC producer Claude Saindon.Last March, Francey and some friends got together in Toronto to cut Francey’s second album: Far End of Summer.Then he lined up a number of folk festivals and other bookings and spent the summer and fall on tour during which time his CD sales picked up.Providing music and backup vocals on Far End of Summer are Geoff Somers and Dave Clarke, two of Francey’s favorite musical friends who were in Magog with him last weekend for a concert at the Vieux Clocher that will be broadcast on Global television sometime this spring.A multi-talented musician who plays a number of instruments from the fiddle to the banjo, Somers is a full time teacher in Toronto.Clarke is a singer/songwriter who has his own bluegrass band Steel Rail.Also contributing to the album is folk legend James Keelaghan who has described Francey as “the best Canadian folk writer I’ve heard in 20 years.” Keelaghan performs Francey’s song Red Winged Blackbird as the first cut on his latest album.Also on the album are Canadian folk veterans Mike Ford and David Mathe-son, members of Moxy Fruvous, as well as Bishop’s graduates Jenn Cianca and Karla Mundy.Cianca performed with Francey last weekend and Mundy is now the lead singer for the West Coast band Mad Pudding that plays an eclectic high-energy mix of Celtic tunes and ballads.Far End of Summer is a mix of old and new music - “some were just barely dry, some I wrote eight years ago”, Francey said.Francey’s Far End of Summer, will face off for Best Roots and Traditional Album - Solo against folk artists Penny Lang (Gather Honey), Eileen McGann (Beyond the Storm), Maria Dunn (For A Song), and April Verch (Verchuosity).“It’s great company to be in,” remarked Francey, who admires the competition inside the Canadian folk family.Far End of Summer is also nominated for a Canadian Indie Music Award for the recording put out by Laker Music.The second annual awards, presented during Canadian Music Week, recognize people putting out music under their own recording label.“Laker Music ‘R us,” jokes his wife Beth, who has single-handedly handled bookings for the past year.Francey is not the only Townshipper on the Juno list this year.Garou, the Québécois crooner who began his career singing in Sherbrooke clubs and rose to international stardom thanks to his portrayal of Quasimodo in the popular rock opera Notre Dame de Paris, is nominated in the best artist category.Garou is facing off against some big names, including the legendary Leonard Cohen, who raked in a total of four nominations including best artist, best songwriter, best pop album and best video), and last year’s top winner Nelly Furtado, who walked away with four Junos last year and is nominated for best artist and best single.Also battling Garou for best artist are Montreal jazz diva Diana Krall, who’s also nominated for best album and best jazz vocal album (The Look of Love), and double nominee Amanda Marshall, who also received a nod for best single (Everybody’s Got a Story).Furtado, Marshall and Krall will join Alanis Morisette, Nickelback, Sum 41 and Great Big Sea as performers during the awards ceremony that will take place on the East Coast for the first time.Hosted by the Barenaked Ladies, the Juno Awards on Sunday, April 14 at Mile One Stadium in St.John’s, Newfoundland.The live awards showcase will also be broadcast for the first time by the CTV television network (CFCF-12, 8 p.m.) Francey plans to be on hand for the awards - even if he has to borrow money to get there.“I don’t know how it works, if they pay my expenses, but I’m going anyway,” he told the Record.“I said to somebody ‘I may never get back there’.” BASKETBALL AT BISHOP’S Bishop’s VS GO! Concordia Stingers Thursday, February 14th, 2002 • 6 p.m.& 8 p.m. page 6 Wednesday, February 13, 2002 Community Forum Letters to the Editor Loyalty to the party and the PM should prevail When I was working on Parliament Hill, 1 was told and I came to realize that, most of the time, your enemies are not on the other side.They are in your own ranks.Unfortunately, we have another demonstration of that now.Some Liberals are providing the sad spectacle of Liberals turning against Liberals.For some time it’s been known that Paul Martin is organizing to replace Prime Minister Jean Chrétien.It’s not a secret.And that’s fair.After all, politics is about ambition.But politics is also about patience and timing.Prime Minister Chrétien entered politics in the 60s.He had to wait until 1993 to achieve his ambition.Some people could actually learn something from the man from Shaw-inigan.The battlefield of the present conflict is about membership rules.Some in the Liberal Party seem to think that access to the party should be limited.Martinites, of course.Believing the odds are in their favour, they want the game to be played to their advantage.It may seem strange, but I do not remember anybody opposing this practice in the past.But one has to wonder why this is happening now.The Liberals are only one year into their third consecutive mandate.The prime minister - the leader who carried them to three victories - is very popular among Canadians.He is, in fact, one of the most popular Canadian political leaders in the history of polling.Furthermore, the opposition is in total disarray.The Liberals have nothing to fear from Gilles Duceppe, Stockwell Day or even Stephen Harper.So why start a “civil war” in their own ranks?The answer is very simple: Paul Martin and his followers absolutely want to replace the current prime minister.And the sooner the better.But such impatience is bad for the Liberal Party.As Warren Kinsella, a Liberal strategist loyal to the PM, recently mentioned: “people say: If you can’t manage your own house, we don’t want you to manage the country.” Kinsella is right.When he was in politics, Ronald Reagan put forward what the chairman of the GOP in California called The Eleventh Commandment : Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican.That may be one of the reasons the Gipper was so successful and so popular.If Martin wants to become leader, why doesn’t he wait until the PM decides it’s time for him to go?Time is Martin’s problem.The longer he waits, the less his chances of succeeding.So he’s getting impatient.Some may say that the prime minister is getting old, and he should retire because of his age.History teaches us the opposite.Benjamin Disraeli - the famous British politician - was first elected prime minister at 61.Want another example?The last time Winston Churchill was elected PM, he was 77 years old And what about Jacques Chirac, who runs for a second term as President of France and who turned 69 last November?Paul Martin and his supporters may not realize it now, but in the long run the actual situation may harm the Liberal Party.A divided party is not very effective in front of the electorate.Just look at the Canadian Alliance.South of the border, the Republicans were unable to win the 1992 race, in part because of the fact they were divided.We often say that opposition doesn’t win an election.Governments lose.Let’s hope, for the best interests of the Liberal Party, that this will not happen because of the present conflict within the party.Although I am not a member of their club, I have nothing against the Martinites.But, I think they should think about the party first, rather than allowing their own interests to prevail.Marc Nadeau Sherbrooke Confusing theory Dear Editor, I have long known that Don Healy was well to the right of Ghengis Khan, but his editorial on 11-02-02 is proof that if you always veer right, you will end up confused.Let us say that some form of religious right-anti-abortion-anti-quebec-anti-bilingualism party becomes the government sometime in the future.Let us call this party the Canadian Alliance.Don.Try to remember that a major plank of the Reform/Alliance/CCRAP is that provinces should have total control of linguistic legislation.This means that under an Alliance PM, Alberta will never be plagued with bilingual soup labels again, and a PQ government in Quebec could crush the English - 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/.Bar raid in La Patrie A raid on Hotel La Patrie uncovered some illegal lotteries and a handful of minor drinkers this weekend.The raid by the organized crime squad of the Sûreté du Quebec uncovered illegal gambling, said SQ spokesman Serge Dubord.He said the hotel organized regular draws with a pot of between $1,000 and $3,000.While checking out a lead of suspected gambling, police also discovered five minors on the spot.The three women who own the bar were arrested and will be summoned later to appear on charges of illegal gaming.They will also face fines for having served booze to minors.Thirty-five head of beef cattle escaped a farm fire that completely destroyed a barn on Route 143 near Stanstead late Monday night.Sûreté du Quebec spokesman Serge Dubord said the fire began around 11 p.m.Dubord said the farmer, who was renting the barn, managed to save all 35 beef cows that escaped unharmed.The 35-by-85 foot barn, which was valued between $100,00 and$125,000, was a total loss.Dubord said police don’t suspect a criminal fire.He said the blaze was likely electrical.At tke Elkas Funeral H ome, every gesture is of great significance.After the loss of a loved one, professional and dedicated support can be immensely reassuring.You will find such compassion at the Elkas Funeral Home.Available 24 hours a day, Steve Elkas, his son Stephan, and their qualified staff provide both guidance and a sympathetic ear.This family business is distinguished by its human approach, quality service and respect for tradition.Since its creation 25 years ago, the Elkas Funeral Home has offered counsel and comfort to families throughout the region.This constant devotion is expressed in every gesture, earning the Elkas Funeral Home a reputation for trust and understanding./ 0 CREMATION • TRADITIONAL FUNERALS • FUNERAL P R E A R R A N G E M E N TS 601 du Conseil (corner of 7th Avenue), Sherbrooke, Quebec (819) 565-1 155 T’ships’ industry leaders demand gov’t funding Private sector raises $650,000 for centre By Daniel Huot Magog Some 30 industry, municipal and education representatives delivered a message to Education Minister Sylvain Simard and PQEstrie delegate Claude Boucher during a press confer- Briefs One badly injured in Rte 143 head-on collision Staff Black ice was likely the cause of a head-on collision on Route 143 in Hatley Center early Tuesday morning.Sûreté du Quebec spokesman Const.Serge Dubord said a 23-year-old driver from Compton was heading north to Sherbrooke when she lost control of her car.She hit an oncoming car with three men from Sawyerville.The driver of the vehicle that was hit was badly hurt while his passengers suffered light injuries.The motorist who slid into the oncoming car was also injured.Beef cow s not braised in barn fire Industry and educational leaders say training centre is necessary.DANIEL HUOT ence at Magog’s CLD yesterday: cough up the $3.5 million necessary for the construction of the town’s Plastic and Rubber Training Centre.Manufacturing business leaders gathered more than $650,000 to cover the first phase of the work, surpassing their initial $500,000 objective by more than $150,000.Moreover, the Town of Magog is giving $214,500 and the Conseil régional de développement de l’Estrie another $165,000.The Des Sommets school board is also handing over $400,000, bringing total contributions to $1,433,500 for the creation of the training centre, nearly 25 per cent of the required amount for the completion of phase one."The first phase costs over $5 million and we’re asking for $3.5 million in government assistance,” said Claudette Lé-garé, president of the Des Sommets .school board.Orford MNA Robert Benoit urged the PQto put aside partisanship and'finance the training centre.“The stakes are extraordinary,” he said.“We’re talking about young people, job creation, productivity and innovation.I’m asking the premier, the minister of education - we need you here right now.” Magog Mayor Marc Poulin said he’ll try to arrange a meeting with Johnson MNA Claude Boucher to sort out the financing questions.“There are more than 10,000 jobs in the rubber and plastic sectors in a 100-kilometre radius,” noted Poulin about the Eastern Townships’ manufacturing specialty.“Every year, more workers are retiring.We need a place to train workers.” The centre, will be situated in Magog’s industrial park near Exit 32 along Highway 55, a convenient location for out-of-town workers, Poulin noted.René Gendron, the manager of the Maison régionale de l’industrie, said rarely in his 18 years of work has he seen so many local business leaders gather around a common goal.“1 could name up to 10 reasons why the provincial government should support this project,” he said.“First, it creates long-term opportunities for our factories.For many enterprises, it will help sustain job growth and manufacturing potential.Third, training will bring about innovation in our factories.Finally, productivity will be increased.” What makes the private sector donations so extraordinary is the quantity of money and companies involved.Waterville T.G.and $aargummi Québec Inc.are handing over $200,000 and $150,000 respectively.Thona Canada, American Biltrite and Camoplast are financing the centre to the tune of $50,000 to $60,000.Other companies, such as Moules Industriels, Le Groupe PPD, Con-ceptromec, Fiducie Polymer Technologies, Danaplex Acrylics Canada Inc., Machinerie Optimum and JYCO Sealing Technologies and Lefko are all giving up to $30,000.The first phase of the project needs to be completed before the second phase, which involves adding composite material training modules for students.Business and school board members said the government hasn’t declined to make the payments, it has just failed to confirm their contribution to the project that will create more jobs in a growing economic sector in the Townships. page 8 Wednesday, February 13, 2002 i TH E i Our School's Page St.F rancis Elementary School Learning about dogs In the past few weeks the two Grade 3 classes of St.Francis have been working on a novel study about dogs of the north and dog sledding.As a finale to the unit the children were treated to a dog sled ride at the school.The children enjoyed the dogs and the ride very much.Thank you Mr.Driver for sharing your dogs and your time.Thank you Mr.Laberee for your help too.Unique Olympics at St-Francis The whole school will celebrate the St-Francis Winter Olympics during the last week of February.Various events and activities will take place during the whole month.Each class will choose a country and study it thoroughly.We are looking at thirteen countries.The P.P.O.(Parents Participation Organization) will become the organizing committee of the “Host Country,” U.S.A.Teachers of Cycle 1 have prepared an Olympic Unit fulfilling the Reform objectives.Right now, students are participating in a Mascot contest and each class is composing verses, with their country in mind, for the Olympic song.Spirit and award medals will be given during the monthly celebrations.Our opening ceremonies will take place on Monday, Feb.25, starting at 10:30 with an Olympic torch relay and a parade of Nations.Each class will carry their country flag and a banner.Different activities and events are planned throughout the week ending with the closing ceremonies on Friday, March 1st.The Olympic celebrations are bringing an incredible spirit to the school.JOIN THE SPIRIT! VALENTINE POEMS BY 3M I like you and you like me and that’s the way Valentine’s Day should be! By Sherry Hamel 3M V is for Valentine’s day A is for animals, like rabbits.L is for love which we like to have.E is for eleven chocolates.N is for nice words on Valentine’s day and everyday.T is for time to love which we have every Valentine’s day I is for ice cream which we like to share.N is for new friends we like to make.E is for eleven kisses.By Jessica Logan Roses are red, Violets are blue, I love you in glue From the tip of your head To the tip of your toes, Indeed, I do love you! By Jessy Bachand Mathew Bélisle 3M Valentine’s is neat and you are sweet You have a heart just like art Cupid will shoot his arrow at me to make us we.By Alexander Patrick Lee Verhaoe Safe for skating.COURTESY ST.FRANCIS SCHOOL Different age groups enjoying the skating rink at St-Francis.mb* ¦wmvm , ¦ .->«j I love you when you pour your heart into The house that we made together I love you.Enjoying skating rink Once again this year, the children of St.Francis have been very fortunate to be able to skate on our outdoor rink.M.Laberee, a retired teacher, made the rink over the Christmas holidays.Grades 1 to 6 can skate every noon hour.Also, the Kindergarten students skate every Wednesday afternoon.They are paired with M.Fonda’s Grade 5 who give us a helping hand especially with typing skates.We really appreciate having their help and also the great work of M.Laberee.ÜSU - jsttô» •*% «M’.v, j The children were treated to a dog sled ride at the school Getting the Olympic Spirit Wednesday, February 13, 2002 page 9 ¦¦¦THEM ' Record English-speaking reps foster information exchange Last week, Townshippers’ Association published a notice asking you to contact us if you are an English speaker serving on the board or a committee of an organization which serves the community at large.Why are we looking for this information?Townshippers’ mission is to promote the interests of the English-speaking community in the historic Eastern Townships, to strengthen the cultural identity of this community, and to encourage the full participation of the English-speaking population in the community at large.It is this last point that we are focusing on.One of the simplest, yet clearest, actions the Association can encourage among its members is to represent the needs and values of the English-speaking community in the community at large.Members of the English-speaking community strategically working within the institutions and organizations serving the community at large can better influence the decision making process of these organizations and their actions.Among others, two of Townshippers’ Association’s goals are to ensure that the needs of the English-speaking community are adequately met, and to ensure that the English-speaking community continues to feel it is a valued and accepted part of the greater French-speaking community.English speakers face challenges the community at large often cannot anticipate.Receiving medical care and finding work in a mainly French-speaking context are only two of several concerns the English speakers face on a daily basis.English-speaking members of decisionmaking bodies are well positioned to communicate such concerns and help ensure the needs of English speakers are met.A good example of this is the CHUS Board member Marjorie Goodfellow whose work helped CHUS Board of Directors implement a new policy stating that the hospital will ensure anglophones get access to services in English at both the Hotel Dieu and the Fleurimont sites by obliging unilingual hospital staff to find another staffer who can answer patients’ needs in English.By taking part in organizations that affect everyday life, English speakers are also able to showcase their community’s special needs, voice their opinions and continually be a presence in the community at large.Whether the cause is health care, sports and leisure, culture and heritage, municipal functions, or other areas, it is crucial that the English community be heard and participate in decision-making processes.On a local level, many organizations in the community at large seem to be enthusiastic about including English-speak-ers in the decision-making process for all lands of social endeavours.Townshippers’ role is to provide these organizations with nominations of English speakers who can contribute to their endeavours.Townshippers’ has recently, for example, supported the nomination of English speakers to the boards of the Es-trie and Montérégie regional health boards.The Association also named a member of Communication Quebec’s editorial committee working on a bilingual information website in the Estrie region.Involvement of English speakers in the community at large facilitates two-way communications.English-speaking representatives provide community groups with information about the English community and, in return, our representatives provide us with information about services offered in English, which we can then channel to English speakers.Townshippers’ Association already has a list of some 76 English-speaking representatives, but we are working to expand our network.We are looking at where the English-speaking population is represent- ed and where its involvement is lacking.This will help us determine where to focus our efforts to ensure better English-speaking representation.The Association has consistently responded to requests for English-speaking representatives and often receives requests from outside groups wishing to include an English-speaking representative on their board or committee.For example, this week we received a request from the Société de développement économique de la region sherbrookoise (SDÉRS) to nominate an English speaker.The nominee should be bilingual and from the new city of Sherbrooke.If you are an English speaker interested in representing the interests of the broader English-speaking community on this or any other board or committee, please send your coordinates along with your cv to Marie-Élaine Dion, Communications Coordinator, Townshippers’ Association, 100-257 Queen St., Lennoxville, QC, JIM 1K7.You can also phone (819) 566-5717 or toll free 1-866-566-5717, or e-mail ta@townshippers.qc.ca to find out more.We also hope to hear from English speakers who already serve on a board or a committee in the community at large.We warmly invite you to join our network of English reps.Keeping In Touch Townshippers’ Association Recruitment Bonus If you have experience in one of the 15 professional trades listed below, you may be eligible for a recruitment allowance of $20,000.If you have a post-secondary diploma in one of these trades but not the experience, the recruitment allowance is $10,000.Those with experience enter with a higher rank than inexperienced recruits and receive better pay.It pays to work with the Canadian Forces.• Electronic Engineering Technician/Technologist • Computer Networking and Technical Support • Electronic Communication Technician • Vehicle Technician • Electronic Service Technician • Electrician • Computer Engineering Technician • Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) • Computer Science • Power Lineman For more information, call us, visit our Web site or come to one of our recruiting centres.• Marine Engine Mechanic • Plumbing and Heating Technician • X-ray Technician • Dental Clinic Assistant • Security and Law Enforcement Strong.Proud.Today's Canadian Forces.www.forces.ca 1 800 856-8488 M National Défense Defence nationale Sfeaâfi CANADIAN 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your RECORD subscription: RECORD =^=_= We may never stop worrying about the loonie Canadians looking to the future with steely-eyed realism are learning to love the greenback which doesn’t mean we need stop worrying about the loonie.Put another way, more and more of us are quietly preparing for the day when the U.S.dollar will become the primary currency of commerce in Canada.The signs are all around us.A few days ago, we approached a Canadian who knows a lot about the loonie to comment publicly on where it might be going.He declined, saying the topic was too touchy and any slip of the tongue could cause the markets to swing one way or another.Bad sign.Two weeks ago, we discussed a phenomenon of two call centers opening within a year of each other in a mediumsized city with two universities.The city fathers are clearly delighted at the new enterprises because they employ more than 200 people each.A mixed blessing.Finally, in conversations with friends in the investment business recently, they tell me they are advising their clients to place a substantial part of their investments in foreign stocks or bonds, mainly in the U.S.“We have been advising our clients for many years to invest 40 per cent of their portfolios outside Canada”, boasted one money manager.Are these stories related?They sure are, because they are either the consequence of a low Canadian dollar compared to the U.S.dollar or have contributed to its dive from US$0.76 in 1993 to US$0.62 today.The man who refused to talk publicly about the loonie’s future knows a lot about the foreign exchange markets, how fickle they can be and how politically sensitive the subject is in Canada.His touchiness tells a tale.He didn’t want to be blamed if the loonie fell the next day.As it turned out, the prime minister, the finance minister and the governor of the Bank of Canada all weighed in soon after with their thoughts, trying to bolster the currency.The call centers are another story.They are now part of our service culture in Canada because of the low dollar.These are jobs that are relatively low-paid, but need relatively well-educated workers.University students like a job while they are studying.Everyone is happy.But these are not jobs that will keep university graduates in their home towns or even in the country.These are telephone operator jobs in a high-tech world, more suited to a third world economy than first world one Canada professes to be.Meanwhile, the parents of these students, busily preparing for their retirement, now get advice to invest a lot of their savings outside Canada, mainly in the U.S., and for good reason.Not only have the returns been higher in recent years in the U.S.markets ( the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost seven percent in 2001 compared with a loss of 13 per cent for the TSE 300) but the markets are more diversified and the economy more dynamic.Even the federal government has encouraged this flow of funds out of the Canadian dollar in recent years by raising the foreign content limit of Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) from 20 per cent to 30 per cent.So, there is clearly a trend here and the trend is that Canada and Canadians are moving closer and closer towards thinking and acting in U.S.dollars.Nor is it likely to change, though it may slow down, if the Canadian dollar begins climbing to, say, US$0.65 or US$0.70 in the next year or so.Because whatever the price of the Canadian dollar compared with the U.S.dollar, it is simply inevitable that more and more of our every day dealings, not only those of our hockey players and entertainers and senior executives, will be done in U.S.dollars.How long will it be, before labor unions, who compete with U.S.workers, start demanding payment in U.S.dollars?Can university teachers be far behind?Yes, the U.S dollar is far higher than it should be against other world currencies and inevitably should fall from its perch one day.Yes, the Canadian economy, relatively speaking, appears to be in better shape than the U.S.economy.We have a surplus in our merchandise trade while the Americans have a large deficit.We even have a positive current account balance that the U.S.is envious of.But Canadians are much more dependent on government largesse, like medicare and unemployment insurance, with the result that we have higher taxes and lower productivity per worker.Also, we have a much more closed economy which means there are many fewer sectors where we shine.And those where we shine, like financial services, transportation equipment, mining and oil and gas, are in the doldrums these days.There are economists who say the only way to save the Canadian dollar is to move closer to the U.S.model of low taxes, a more open economy, and harder work.But it is doubtful we can move far enough, fast enough to become a clone of the U.S.economy.And most Canadians may not even want to.That said, we will continue to worry about the loonie until we build a more robust economic model in Canada.At the same time, we learn to love the greenback because it is more and more becoming a part of our everyday commerce and, therefore, our everyday lives.James Ferra bee welcomes comment on the IRPP column atjferrabee@irpp.oig.Finance Column James Ferrabee ¦¦ THE ¦¦ RECORD Wednesday, February 13, 2002 page 11 Fate of Brigham United Church far from certain MAURICE CROSSFIELD Purchased by the town in 1999, Brigham United Church was condemned later that year when the foundation cracked.It has remained empty ever since, with the town council divided on whether to fix it up or sell it.Will historic church be fixed, or sold?By Maurice Crossfield y I '^he Brigham town council has de- 1 cided to put off a decision on what A.to do with the crumbling United Church until next month.“It’s either sell it or repair it,” said Mayor Steven Neil.“The more it sits empty the more it isn’t used, the more it’s deteriorating.” The Brigham United Church was built in 1872 by village founder Erastus Brigham, with bricks made at his own factory.But over the years the declining number of churchgoers made it more and more difficult to keep the elegant building in repair.In 1999 the trustees of the church de cided to sell the church to the municipality for $20,000.The sale was made with a verbal agreement that the building would be renovated and used as a community or cultural centre.The municipality in turn was given a $50,000 grant for emergency repairs, including work on the electrical and plumbing systems.That summer workers went against the advice of an engineer, who warned them to avoid digging around the foundation.The engineer said the sandy soil meant digging could affect the foundation.They excavated, and the southeast wall of the foundation cracked, damaging the church wall at the same time.The building was condemned and closed to the public for safety reasons.Work halted pending new financing.Changed Mayors In November 1999 incumbent mayor André Leroux was defeated by Neil.Along with his duties as mayor, Neil was also faced with the question of what to do with the United Church.“But the contract for the parking lot had already been given,” he said.“The church was closed and condemned and work was being done on the parking lot.” Since then the municipality has been given another $50,000 grant to have the building studied.The report came back stating that the building would need $145,000 worth of work, plus taxes.That doesn’t include $25,000 in repairs for the decaying bell tower.Neil said to date the programs for which the building is eligible will only cover 50 per cent of the cost.That would leave taxpayers footing a bill of $75,000, or the equivalent of eight cents per $100 of evaluation for taxpayers.“The problem is we can’t just do a bit, we either do the whole thing and be eligible for grants, or we don’t do it,” Neil said.After numerous debates and months of delays, Neil said three councillors are now in favor of selling it, and three others are unsure.“I’m leaning towards selling it,” he said.Neil noted that numerous churches in the region have been turned into community centres, bed and breakfasts, or private homes.The mayor said he’s confident anyone purchasing the United Church would respect its historical value.“The people have the impression that if somebody buys it it’s going to be de- molished," he said.“I rather doubt that.Someone who buys it is going to fix it up.” Trustees Angry But the prospect of it being sold has raised the ire of the former trustees of the church, who never got the assurance that it would be made into a community centre in writing.“I’m afraid they’re going to sell it and make it into a bar, or a strip joint or a brothel,” said Norma Sherrer.“That is a historical building and a heritage site.” Sherrer says the municipality can raise the money without jacking up tax bills.“There are all kinds of places where they can get grants, they don’t have to raise our taxes,” she said.“He needs to do his homework.” A decision on the fate of the United Church was initially expected to be on the agenda at Monday night’s council meeting.But faced with a divided council, Neil decided to give another month delay.He said the undecided councillors want more public input.“I told them that if they want a referendum, I’ll support that,” he said.“It’s the best way to consult the people.” In the meantime Neil said he’s continuing to search for grants to cover the municipality’s half of the project.A letter will be sent to Brome-Missisquoi MP Denis Paradis in the coming days, and Neil said he hopes it will open some doors.“If I can manage to find the money to compensate for our 50 per cent and it doesn’t cost the citizens anything, or at least a minimal amount, then that could be another solution also,” he said.Either way, Neil said he wants the matter dealt with soon.He said he’s hoping for a decision at the March council meeting.“If anybody wants to preserve it, we’ve got to get it worked on as soon as possible.” MAURICE CROSSFIELD ' < • :••• Excavation work in the sandy soil near the foundation against the advice of an engineer caused the wall of the foundation to cave, cracking the southeast wall of the church BASKETBALL AT BISHOP’S Bishop’s VS GO! 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Laval Rouge et Or Saturday, February 16th, 2002 • 1 p.m.& 3 p.m. page 12 Wednesday, February 13, 2002 i TH Ei «MI Teacher, writer learned ropes at The Record 7 found myself staring into the saucer-shaped eyes of a Holstein ’ By Dent W.Tillotson Special to The Record Recently, 1 was asked what subject I taught.Replying that it was writing, the young lady beamed back that she too hoped to be a writer someday.Looking at her, I thought back to 30 years earlier, when I shared the same aspirations.Growing up in Sherbrooke, I enjoyed the seasonal rhythms of lazy summers at the cottage in Baldwin’s Mills, returning to the city each Labour Day weekend as school doors opened and cool autumn nights slowly painted the rolling hills a crimson colour.Throughout my youth, I kept journals, wrote letters, devoured books, yearned to learn more about the world around me, and toyed with the idea of becoming a writer.The annual rhythms that had become so comfortable were broken one early autumn and 1 knew they would never return.Emerging out of the somber shadows of that dark year, the necessity of a job delivered me to the front door of the Sherbrooke Record.Located at CPR Terrace, it had a set of stairs so steep and long that they tested the cardiovascular fitness of anyone who dared set foot in the building.I eventually made it to the second floor office and slowly opened the heavy glass door, revealing the sound of frantic voices, ringing telephones, and clacking typewriter keys pounding out stories.For reasons that escape me to this day, I got a job.By morning I would be an AGRHS student, leaving school at noon to drive a truck for the Record.I was not a writer yet, but I would be where writers practiced their craft.Black White and Radler The Record owners - Conrad Black, David Radler, and Peter White - were unaware that in addition to lacking a ry writing skills, I did not know how to drive a truck.By the time I returned from my first trip to get gas at Mooney’s Shell Station on King Street, I had managed to coordinate my four limbs and pass for a truck driver.Mastering a clutch that strained every muscle in my left leg, the right foot slowly synchronized itself to press on the gas pedal as its counterpart released the clutch.To complete the orchestra, the right hand wrestled with a towering shifter that shook violently as 1 grinded the gears, leaving my left hand with the sole responsibility for steering.That first hour on the job was notable for me, but perhaps was even more memorable for the traffic cop at the intersection of King and Belvedere Streets who I almost ran over.Over time, I took on extra jobs and soaked up everything I could learn.The Record became a second home and eventually I was entrusted with the run to Newport.Each morning, I hovered around the production department like a Pony Express rider, waiting for the negatives that, when processed, fed the Vermont presses and produced the newspaper.Securing the negatives, I flew down the Stanstead highway at breakneck speed, each day trying to better my time for the round trip run.No two runs were ever the same.One winter day, nearing Newport, I lost control going down a steep hill.Leaning on the horn, I slid sideways through the intersection as startled drivers and pedestrians fled from my path.Summer presented different challenges.Rounding a curve one day, with a full load of newspapers, I found myself staring into the saucer-shaped eyes of a Holstein straddling the white line.I’m not sure what the experience did for the cow, but neither a drop of milk nor newspaper was spilt.First ink My first writing assignment came one Friday evening when I was asked to interview the president of a local service club.With pad and pencil in hand, my enthusiasm propelled me to Dufferin Street without any regard for the fact that I did not have the faintest idea how to do an interview.The La Tribune reporter, covering the same story, quickly summed up my inexperience and guided me through the interview.Rushing back to the office, I pounded out my story and proudly placed the typed text on the editor’s desk.The next Monday morning, my first stop was the newsroom to see how my story had fared.My heart rate plummeted as the editor showed me the results of his edit on the one column story.I had never seen so much red ink on one piece of paper.I survived that first edit and went on to do more writing, work on the presses, and in 1972 flew out to British Columbia to work at newspapers that were part of the growing media chain.It was a journey of awakening: thousands of kilometres from home, on a plane for the first time, not knowing anyone, and without a place to live.Slung over my shoulder, a backpack held everything I owned.From that adventure, a second seed was planted, a love for travelling and seeing the world through my own eyes.Reflecting back, The Record fostered a passion for writing and life that continues to this day.I went on to post-secondary schools and built on what the newspaper had taught me, balancing experience with education.When I finally became a newspaper editor, I knew that the climb up those CPR Terrace stairs had really just been the first footsteps in a lifelong journey.Getting paid too Learning to write under deadlines, competing with other newspapers and journalists, and always looking for that piece of information that would generate a breaking story or “scoop”.Getting paid to observe and write about life was like stepping up to an all-you-can-eat buffet.One day 1 would be cramped in the cockpit of a police Cessna observing how speeders were spotted from the air, doing my best to keep my stomach from churning cartwheels while the pilot tried to relive the Battle of Britain.Another day would find me covering a U.S.Senate hearing or a Royal Legion banquet.Writing had become the vehicle for me to discover the complexities of life and it gave me the passport to ask “who, what, when, where, why, and how ”.In rare cases, the stories you wrote about were beyond words.An English gentleman, who turned 65 the year I was born, entered my life in my 25th year.At 90, he was a Boer War veteran, having drummed British troops into battle.He lived through two world wars, and later became a canal lock-master.Both avid photographers, we shared trips together, returning to places where he had taken pictures years before and re-shot them, writing articles about the passage of time that the photos spanned.It was a writer's dream, hoping that in words one could convey the vast, rich fabric that this person had sewn together in one incredible lifetime.The pungent smell of ink, daily hustle to meet press deadlines, and hammering of typewriters have now become a cherished memory.The Underwood that I hovered over and typed so many stories on now sleeps quietly in the basement, a curiosity for a younger generation.Going high tech I still continue to hone my craft as a writer, but a decision in the early 80s took me to a new plateau.Moving from journalism to a field that has since become known as “high tech”, it swept me into a sea of new challenges.The change forced a new learning curve, using technology that allowed for the exploration of revolutionary ways to communicate information to global audiences.In addition to the audience changing, so did the tools.Instead of putting pen to paper, I place fingers on a keyboard.Using the Internet as a highway to deliver information, paper has become unnecessary.I no longer worry about typewriter ribbons, but agonize about file formats and sizes, linguistic and cultural issues, and the ever-shifting sands of technology.The delete button has become my eraser.Beside my well-thumbed Canadian Press Style Guide now sits the Microsoft Style Guide.Where this will lead me I am not sure, just as I had no idea where those steps at the Record would take me.But I’m enjoying the ride today just as much as I did when I roared down the Stanstead highway so many days ago.Thanks to the Record and those who were not only co-workers, but also mentors and friends, I became what I had aspired to be, a writer.Dent W.Tillotson worked for the Record during the early 70’s.He continues TO TRAVEL AND WRITE, AND ALSO TEACHES AND LECTURES ON THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION PRODUCTS FOR INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES.He can be reached at trip-TR6@YAHOO.CA.One winter day, nearing Newport, I lost control going down a steep hill.Leaning on the horn, I slid sideways through the intersection as startled drivers and pedestrians fled from my path.The pungent smell of ink, daily h ustle to meet press deadlines, and hammering of typewriters have now become a cherished memory.The Underwoood is now a curiosity for a younger genera tion. INSIDE Jamie Zachary, Correspondents’ Editor Newsroom@sheJTrookerecord.comWednesday, February 13, 2002 page 13 Quebec’s Jean-Luc Brassard fails to qualifying for men’s moguls final .see Page 14 Detroit downs Montreal in final seconds SOUTHAM Detroit’s Luc Robitaille brakes in on Canadien’s netminder José Theodore as defenceman Stéphane Quintal tries to fend him off in action late Monday night at the Molson Centre.Shanahan’s third period goal ruins Canadiens’ comeback By Mike Hickey Special to the Record Brendan Shanahan's goal with less than 14 seconds remaining in regulation time denied the Montreal Canadiens an opportunity to pick up at least one point in their battle for a playoff spot in the National Hockey League’s Eastern Conference.Shanahan’s tally lifted the first-place Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 win over Montreal at the Molson Centre Monday night and ruined a gallant comeback by the red, white and blue.The Canadiens will now break for two weeks while the rest of the world focuses on the Olympic Games.Picking up a point or two against the league’s best team would have been a nice way to start the break, but the Red Wings had just too much firepower for Montreal.After an embarrassing 4-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday, the Canadiens returned to the style of play that helped them defeat both the New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 last week.They slowed the game down, concentrated on moving the puck out of their own zone and relied on the goaltending of Jose Theodore when things broke down.As he has done all season, Theodore came through with flying colours with 29 saves against Detroit, many of them spectacular in nature.After a scoreless first period, Sergei Fedorov scored twice to give Detroit a commanding 2-0 lead.On the first goal, Fedorov picked up a loose puck along the boards and skated in alone on Theodore.He beat the goalie with a blistering shot high above the glove hand.The second tally came off a power play in which the Montreal goaltender had no chance to stop the Russian sniper.Montreal generated little offence throughout the game, and when it did, Dominic Hasek was there to stymie the home team.But the Canadiens and the noisy sell-out crowd came to life late in the third period when Oleg Petrov beat Hasek to make it a one goal game.The Canadiens tied the game when Sherbrooke’s Yanic Perreault received a pass in he slot and shot it past the Detroit netminder with less than four minutes remaining in the contest.The game appeared to be going to overtime but Chris Chelios intercepted a clearing pass and fed Shanahan for the game winner.“It’s disappointing, very disappointing to lose a game 3-2 with only a few seconds to go after you’ve come back with two goals in the third period to tie the game.” Petrov said in the Canadiens’ dressing room.“We showed we can play with that team and they’re the best in the league.” Castors meet Rocket in must-win game By Mike Hickey Special to the Record Take any cliché you want and it would apply for tonight’s contest between the Montreal Rocket and the Sherbrooke Castors at the Palais des Sports.The Rocket enter the contest with a five-point lead and three games in hand over Sherbrooke in the battle for the seventh and final playoff spot in the Lebel Conference.Perhaps battle is too strong a word considering the way these two teams have played of late.The Rocket have just one win in their last 20 games, while the Castors have been marginally better with four wins and three ties in their last 20 contests.Both teams are coming off 3-2 losses last Sunday.Montreal was defeated by the Peterborough Petes before 8,729 fans at the Molson Centre, while the Castors blew a three-goal lead in a 4-3 loss to the Victoriaville Tigers.With only 14 games in which to capture Montreal, every game is an important one for the Castors, beginning with tonight’s four-pointer.The good news for the Castors is that eight of the 14 games are at home, but the reality is that they need to take both remaining games from the Rocket, tonight and a March 3 contest.In Sunday’s loss in Victoriaville, the Castors went into a defensive shell in the third period, trying to protect a 3-0 lead.The Tigers took advantage of the situation by orallying with four unanswered goals for the come-from-behind victory.WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13™ AT 7:30 P.M.LES CASTORS HOST THE MONTREAL ROCKETS INFORMATION: 346- www.castors.net THE page 14 Wednesday, February 13, 2002 RECORD Quebec’s Brassard eliminated from freestyle moguls Staff Grand-Ile, Que.native Jean-Luc Brassard ended his Olympic career on a sour note Tuesday as the freestyle mogul racer failed to qualifying for the finals race at Dear Valley Resort.”! feel like I just got a baseball bat in the face,” a devastated Brassard told reporters at the bottom of the hill.“It’s probably the same feeling as Jamie Sale and David Pelletier last night, the difference being that they didn’t deserve to be placed second, but I did deserve what I got today.” The 29-year-old skier was hoping to avenge a fourth-place finish at the Nagano Games, while also trying to shake off a nasty public image when he said in 1998 that serving as flag-bearer so near to his competition date had not helped his performance.On Tuesday in Salt Lake City, Brassard placed 21st in qualifying with a 23.21 score among the 30 competitors.The top 16 advanced to the final.“It’s like I got this thing I can’t get rid off,” he said, referring to his Olympic mishaps following a promising start with gold in Lillehammer.“I was so much looking forward to crossing the finish line and feeling good about myself and showing people 1 was back.” Tuesday’s disappointing finish was a stunning de velopment for Brassard after dominating training sessions this week and appearing to have won back his form after a a serious knee injury in March 2000.“It’s a disappointment because I’ve been trying so hard, with my physio, to get back,” he said.“My family and friends were pulling for me.My biggest disappointment is that I wanted to show people that I’ve been working hard and that I’ve been skiing well again.And that I was talented enough to be on the podium.It just didn’t work.” Brassard couldn’t be blamed for holding back either, as he attempted some of the most difficult tricks among the 30 skiers.Brassard started on the first jump with a double cossack, but landed awkwardly."Suddenly that mistake happened on top,” Brassard said.“It’s hard for me explain.Everything goes so fast.When you ski 2.2 bumps every second, it’s sometimes hard to figure out everything.I think I put my feet too far forward on the landing — that’s kind of a SOUTHAM 111 SAlT lake 2002 I Freestyle mogul race Jean-Luc Brassard placed 21st Tuesday.beginner mistake.“Sometimes after a knee injury like I had you have some auto-reflexes out there.1 made a beginners’ mistake by landing my feet to quickly ahead of me, instead of under me.” Tears started flowing as he talked about how far he had come since the career-threatening knee injury.“Some 14 months ago they taught me how to walk again, but now I was at least able to ski in the Olympics,” he said, crying.“It’s just too bad.I could really feel throughout the World Cup circuit that people wanted me to succeed.My adversaries and teammates wanted so much for me to do well.Even the judges would make little signs to me like ‘Have a good run and we’ll give you good mark.’ “But they marked me exactly the way they should have today.” ORFORD L A MONTAGNE Ski conditions sponsored by: Mont Orford awaits you in the top skiing conditions of the Eastern Townships.Come and try the new snow park and half pipe.Come to the Volvo Estrie Auto Centre race.Sun., Feb.17.A slalom for skiers and riders of 6 to 17 yrs.old.Many prizes.Check our ski conditions also at: www.skiorford.com Mont Bellevue Snow, last 24hrs (Cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (Cm): N/A Open Trails: 6/6 Mont Glen Snow, last 24hrs (Cm): 5 Snow, last 7 days (Cm): 15 '"'pen Trails: 29/32 lift Hours: N/A Mont Orford 5 now, last 24hrs (Cm): 0 Ï now, last 7 days (Cm): 13 Open Trails: 31/52 Lift Hours: 9 a.m.- 3:45 p.m.Montjoye Snow, last 24hrs (Cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (Cm): 8 Open Trails: 18/20 Lift Hours: N/A Owl’s Head Snow, last 24hrs (Cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (Cm): 5 Open Trails: 41/41 Lift Hours: N/A Ski Bromont Snow, last 24hrs (Cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (Cm): 10 Open Trails: 43/45 Lift Hours: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.Sutton Snow, last 24hrs (Cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (Cm): 9 Open Trails: 53/53 Lift Hours: 9 a.m.: 4 p.m.Jay Peak (Vermont) Snow, last 24hrs (Cm): 0 Snow, last 2 days (Cm): 15 Open Trails: 75/75 Lift Hours: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.* AtAa*êCé?*'*'*'* Sports Notebook Sale of Expos, Marlins approved Baseball owners approved the sales of the Florida Marlins and Montreal Expos on Tuesday, setting the stage for the shuffling of team management just three days before the start of spring training.John Henry, whose group was given approval last month to buy the Boston Red Sox for $660 million from the Jean R.Yawkey Trust, is selling the Marlins to Jeffrey Loria for $158.5 million.Loria, in turn, is selling the Montreal franchise to Baseball Expos LP - a Delaware limited partnership owned by the other 29 teams - for $120 million, with baseball loaning him the difference between the prices.Even though the sales won't officially close until later this week, baseball commissioner Bud Selig immediately announced a new management team for the Expos: team president Tony Tavares, vice-president and GM Omar Minaya and manager Frank Robinson.Novice hockey tournament kicks off The start of the 15th annual Léandre Cayer novice hockey tournament is scheduled for Thursday in Rock Forest.’ With approximately 1,250 boys and girls between the ages of five and nine part of 80 teams participating, the tournament is the area’s largest novice tournament.The tournaments runs until Feb.24 at Rock Forest’s Centre Récréatif.This year’s honourary presidents are Magog Cantonniers Midget ‘AAA’ hockey players Samuel Béland, Sébastien Bélanger and Alexandre Gagné.Proceeds from the tournament will go to the Rock Forest minor hockey association.Finals in the ‘A’ and ‘B’ divisions are slated for Feb.24 beginning at 5 p.m.Around Town To submit your sporting event, fax it to (819) 569-3945, email newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com or contact Jamie Zachary, Correspondents’ Editor, or Mike Hickey at (819) 569-6345.Upcoming • EIIAC HOCKEY: Wednesday.Massey-Vanier Vikings at Stanstead Spartans, 4 p.m.; Friday, BCS Crusaders at Stanstead Spartans, 4 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, Senior Boy’s Tournament at Centennial.• QMJHL: Wednesday, Montreal Rocket at Sherbrooke Castors, Palais des Sports, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Shawinigan Cataractes at Sherbrooke Castors, Palais des Sports, 8 p.m.• ETIAC GIRLS BASKETBALL: Thursday, Galt Pipers (junior) at Massey-Vanier Vikings, 2:30 p.m.; Galt (senior) at Massey-Vanier, 4 p.m.; Richmond (bantam) at Galt, 4:30 p.m.• b'UAC BOYS BASKETBALL: Thursday, Galt Pipers (senior) at Massey-Vanier Vikings, 4 p.m.; Richmond (bantam) at Galt, 4 p.m.• UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL: Thursday, Concordia Stingers at Bishop’s Gaiters, 6 p.m.(women), 8 p.m.(men) • CEGEP MEN’S BASKETBALL: Friday, Dawson College at Champlain Cougars, Mitchell Gymnasium, 9 p.m.Check out all the action from the ETIAC hockey and basketball leagues in tommorow’s Record. 'THE' Wednesday, February 13, 2002 page 15 North A ¥ ?A 02-13-02 A J 2 5 2 West A 10 6 V A 9 8 ?Q J 3 A 9 4 3 5 4 10 5 4 AKQ108 East A 5 V K Q J 10 7 3 ?A K 9 8 A 7 6 South A K Q 9 V 6 2 ?7 6 2 A J Dealer: South Vulnerable: Both 7 4 3 South West North East 2 A Pass 3 ?! 3 ¥ Pass 4 ¥ 4 A 5 ¥ 5 A Pass 6 A Dbl.Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: ?Wednesday, Feb.13, 2002 An imaginative effort that did not backfire By Phillip Alder Ambrose Bierce, in his Devil’s Dictionary, defines imagination as a warehouse of facts, with poet and liar in joint ownership.There are imaginative bridge experts.Some play the cards with such flair that they make or defeat contracts one thinks would fail or succeed.Chagas, Garozzo and Zia come immediately to mind.There are also players with an imaginative bent in the bidding.This deal occurred many years ago, and was reported by one of the participants, B.J.Becker.Looking only at the West hand, what would you lead against six spades doubled?Because his side was vulnerable, South, Mr.Becker, started with a cautious weak two-bid.With a seven-card suit, it is normal to open three.Now North, Harold Ogust, might have jumped straight to six spades, leaving West to guess the lead (if East didn’t bid seven hearts, of course).But Ogust decided to try to inhibit a diamond lead by responding with a forcing three diamonds! Finally, when Mr.Becker bid five spades, Ogust probably decided that a diamond lead would defeat even five spades, so he might as well raise to six.Now the spotlight fell on West.East had made a Lightner Double, asking for a lead of dummy’s first-bid suit.However, West, thinking his partner had made a pure penalty double, unimaginatively led the heart ace.Mr.Becker ruffed in the dummy, drew trumps, and ran the clubs for an overtrick: plus 1,860.Trust your partner.If he is wrong, at least you win the postmortem.Deaths Death In Memoriam GARRETT, Jeffery S J.- In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away February 13, 2001.Home is different since you’ve been gone.Blacky still sits and waits by the gate.One year has gone by, It seems that time does not wait.The grandchildren are changing and growing faster it seems.Some of them are now chasing down their own dreams.The past year has been tough, very long and sad.Things are just not the same, without you Dad.We’ll live with the changes for we have no choice, But the things we miss most is the sound of your voice.Sadly missed by your wife MONA CHILDREN, IN-LAWS and GRANDCHILDREN Magog & Area Connie Girard 843-6671 A recent guest at the home of Paul and Connie Girard of Magog was a long time friend, Paul Gargioni of Montreal.He generally spends the winter at his villa in Haiti but sadly his wife, Kitty passed away a short time ago.Paul enjoyed his visit with us and remembering days gone by.Relatives and friends were very happy to have a short visit with Donald and Irene Baird of Ontario.Donald enjoyed a get-together with “the boys” at Magog’s McDonalds and it felt like old times again.Betty Rogers of Eastman is laid up with a sprained rib cage.It is very painful so she is being very quiet! Our thoughts are with you Betty and best wishes are extended for a fast and complete recovery.Lise Coutemanche, 16th Avenue, Magog invited neighbours to her home to extend sincere condolences to Gaston and Helene Giroux, who recently lost his mother.It was a quiet time but sincerely pleasurable.• ¦ BOLTER, Cécile (nee Labrie) - Peacefully at the C.H.S.L.D.Estriade Bromptonville Centre, Bromptonville, Que., on Friday, the 8th of February, 2002.Cécile Labrie in her 86th year.Beloved wife of the late Ernest Bolter.Dear sister of Camille, Anaclet and Marcel (Marie-Paule Désy).Cécile also leaves to mourn her nephews: Pierre and Simon, other relatives and friends.Resting at Cass Funeral Homes Inc., 6 Belvidere, Lennoxville, Que., where friends and relatives may visit on Saturday, February 16th, 2002, from 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.A funeral service will be held at St.Anthony’s Church, Lennoxville on Saturday, February 16th at 2:00 p.m.Interment in the spring in the Cookshire Catholic Cemetery.Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society, 1036 Belvedere St., S., Sherbrooke, Que., J1H 4C4, would be appreciated by the family.The family would like to thank the personnel at the C.H.S.L.D.in Bromptonville for the care given to their sister.MiS&ÉrSMi} ta&iofl si Ma AM 1 800 567-ACDM Until there's a cure, there's us.GRUER, Gertrude Annie (nee Dudley) - Died peacefully at the Knowlton House in Knowlton, Que., on February 10th, 2002, 75 years of age.Loving wife of the late William Daniel Gruer, daughter of the late Howard and Lyndall Dudley.Cremation and private arrangements made by the Dion’s Funeral Home, 215 River St., Bedford, Que.Donations to the Brome Missisquoi Perkins Hospital or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.GEAREY, Carol - Suddenly at the Hotel Dieu Hospital, Sherbrooke, Que., on Sunday, February 10, 2002, Carol Smith in her 65th year.Beloved wife of the late Gerry Gearey and daughter of the late Justice Arthur Ives Smith and his wife, the late Marjorie Bremner.Dear stepmother of Debbie, Diane (Merlin) Stanley and step-grandmother of Jason and Johnathan.Also survived by her brother Raymond (Betty Anne), her nieces and nephews: Stephen (Jane), David (Rie), Philip (Karen), Jonathan, Christina (Shabeer), Navarana, Joshua and Julia.A memorial service will be held at Hatley United Church on Friday, February 15, 2002 at 2:00 p.m.Rev.Jane Aikman officiating.Interment of ashes in Hatley United Church Cemetery at a later date.In her memory, donations to Hatley United Church, c/o Mrs.Thelma Cote, P.O.Box 113, Mansonville, Que., JOE 1X0, would be appreciated by the family.part of your community since 19/S S\ vVf To 5HAVT THF Hair.Off Tricky www.comics.com Herman ©2002 by NEA, Inc J N 2-13 © Jim Unger/dist.by United Media, 2002 'YOU MUST TAK.E US to see IT S KING GUZ FROM MOO ALONG WITH ALLEY OOP, F0ÛZY ANO TWO OF- MY GUARDS' WE'VE COME IN PEACE ON A MATTER.OF EXTREME URGENCY: KING TUNk.' 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2000 CIVIC HATCH BACK, red, 5 spd.36,000 ton., Honda guarantee 111 October 15.2004 or 100.000 km 2000 CIVIC SE, black.4d.5 spd.31.000 km only' Air Best car sold in Canada for the past 4 years 2000 CIVIC-Si-G, 5 spd.V-tec motor, air.ABS brakes, elec sun roof, power pkg„ cruise, Honda Global guarantee til August 9.2005 or 100,000 km.2000 HONDA CIVIC SE, sand.5 spd.certified guarantee from.Honda til 160.000 km.2000 CIVIC LX, 4d prune.5 spd, mags.CD certified Honda guarantee til Apr.l 6.2006 or 160.000 km 2000 CIVIC CX, grey, “hatchback’, guar££gffl£H004 2000 CRV EX, leather, 4x4.4d, auto.grey certified Honda guarantee ‘til 160,000 km, air.power pkg.CD player anc more1 2000 CRV EX, leather, 4x4,4d.auto., gold.air.power pkg.CD player.1999 CIVIC LX, 4d, green, auto.air.33.000 km., Honda guarantee til January 20.2005 or 160.000 kn 1999 CRV LX, 4x4,4d.5 spd.air, power pkg.cruise 1999 CIVIC LX-G, 4d.green, auto., air, 33,000 km.1999 CIVIC LX, 4d.red.5 spd.air, power png., cruise 1999 CRV EX, 4x4, blue, auto., air, power pkg., mags, CD, 77.000 km.Exclusive Honda Plan til August 24.2005 or 160,000 km 1999 ODYSSEY LX, v6.7 pass., fully equipped, certified Honda guarantee til 160.000 km.1999 ACCORD LX, 4d.auto.blue, air.power pkg., cruise, certified guarantee H1160,000 km 1999 CIVIC CX HATCH BACK, grey, 5 spd.certified guarantee for 160,000 km The best popular car for the past 7 years 1998 CIVIC HATCHBACK, violet, 5 spd 1998 CIVIC HATCHBACK, red.5 spd 1998 ACCORD LX COUPE SPORT, fully equipped.5 spd.Honda guarantee in March 13.2004 or 160,000 km 1998 CIVIC LX, 4d, green, auto., air, only 51,000 km.Honda guarantee til May 8,2004 or 160.000 km 1998 CIVIC HATCHBACK, 5 speed, red, power steenng, back wiper Must see1 Guarantee til 160.000 km 1997 CRV LX, 4x4.4d.auto.silver, air, pwr.pkg., cruise.88,000 km.Exclusive Honda guarantee lit Nov 19.2003 or 160.000 km 1997 CIVIC HATCHBACK.5 spd .black 1997 CRV SE, 4x4,4d, auto., 52.000 km., green, fully equipped, mags, tinted glass, Honda guarantee til Jan.2004 or 160.000 km 1997 CRV SE, 4d.black, auto.4x4, fully equipped, Exclusive Honda guarantee Hi 60.000 km 1997 CIVIC LX, 4d, 5 spd.rear spoiler.Honda certified plan or 160.000 km.1997 CIVIC CX HATCHBACK, black.49,000 km.5 spd.most economical car m the category 1997 CIVIC HATCHBACK, 5 spd.pwr steenng, violet Honda certified guarantee til 160 000 km 1997 CIVIC CX HATCHBACK, black.5 spd., Honda certified pian or 160,000 km.1997 CIVIC HATCHBACK, volet.79,000 km., possibility of 3 years or 60,000 km guarantee Must see' 1996 CIVIC HATCHBACK, 5 spd black 1996 ACCORD EX, mst, auto.4d.pwr pkg, air Special.1996 CIVIC HATCHBACK, silver, 5 spd 1993 CIVIC CX HATCHBACK, red, 5 spd 2nd CHANCE FOR CREDIT! 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CHEVROLET 2000 VENTURE, 7 pass, fully equipped.FORD 2000 ESCORT ZX2,5 spd.Silver, air.sun root oniy 8,000 km.HYUNDAI 1997 ACCENT.3d.auto, 92.000 km.S5.995 00.NISSAN 1997 SENTRA.4o.5 spd.grèen.$8.995 or $222 month all included.PONTIAC 2001 SUNFIRE.silver, 20.000 kn TOYOTA 1999 TERCEL CE, 4d.Dlack.5 spd Make an offer1 1997 RAV 4,30.00C ^lslMSÊÊ 1996 COROLLA.4d.5 spd blue.$10,995 TRUCKS & VANS 2000 CHEVROLET VENTURE.7 pass.fully equipped 1999 ODYSSEY LX, v6.7 pass.certified Honda guarantee til 160.000 km.1994 GMC PICKUP SIERRA GT, red.auto.'King Cab'.4x4.8 cyl.350,135,000 km., air, pwr pkg., CD player, never acctdented.new paint.$10,000 AND LESS 1997 TOYOTA TERCEL CE, 4d, black.5 spd, 79.000 km.Balance of guarantee 1997 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK, black.1997 HYUNDAI ACCENT, 3d, auto.92,000 km., $5,995.00.1993 CIVIC CX HATCHBACK, red, 5 spd.2615 King Street West, Sherbrooke (819) 566-5322 THE Wednesday, February 13, 2002 page 19 CLASSIFIED 290 Articles For Sale 294 Events 295 Articles Wanted 315 Horses 3® : Home Improvement 425 Bus.Opportunities FINISHING ARCH for maple syrup, 2 ft.x 8 ft., 2 pans and steam cover.Call (819) 837-2568.SNOWBLOWERS, generators, lawn tractors, etc.for sale.Parts and service, pickup and delivery.Easy payment plan.Dougherty Equipment (819) 821-2590, 1-877- 321-2590.VALENTINE’S DANCE being held at the Lennoxville Community Centre on Saturday, February 16 from 7 p.m.to 11 p.m.Tickets may be purchased at the door for $5.00 or in advance at the Lennoxville Youth Centre for $4.00.All proceeds benefit the Lennoxville Youth Centre yearbook.For more info., call (819) 821-4805.ANTIQUES Furniture, tools, dishes, toys, lamps and lanterns, radios, rugs, signs and cans, clocks, sports items.Charles Chute (819) 875-3855.It pays to advertise in the classifieds CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY with the horses.Purebred Morgans to ride.For all ages, 4 years to adult.Special program for handicap persons.Gift certificates available.Call Anna early morning before 8 or evenings (450) 538-3387.TAPIS STEVE currently celebrating our 10th Anniversary, we are pleased to announce our decision to remain in business serving the Townships.As always, the best values for all your floor covering needs.11 Queen St., Lennoxville.(819) 566-7974.CANTINE FOR SALE - fully functional, movable.Asking $8,000.Call (450) 248-0266.Check out the classifieds on our website! Don't get mad! Put a classified ad and get results! Military Whist party Danville On Saturday, Feb.8th, nine tables of Military Whist were play in the basement of the Danville-Asbestos Trinity United Church.The winners with 26 points were Ronald and Dorothy Evans and Walter and Sheila Chlliszczyk.The first door prize went to Marion MacAllister.Many other door prizes went to Ross Davidson, Evelyn Horan, Allan Banfill, Pearl Kydd, Rej.Jennings, Ernie Lockwood, Judy Saffin, Eleanor Besmargian, Dorothy Thompson, Isabelle Lacroix, Josephie Legendre, Marjorie Barlow, Ethel Mastine, Marion Sutherland, Helen Healy, Dorothy Lockwood Francis Saffin, Pearl Goodenough, Harold Willey, Rachel Willey, David Brown, Hazel Fleck, Hazel Carson, Eileen Perkins, Therese Poisson, George Horan, Jean Davidson, Edna Smith, Dorothy Evans and Marge Bell.At the end of the evening coffee and donuts were served.A good time was enjoyed by all.On March 2nd Golden Rule #13 will sponsoring a Military Whist Party at the same time and same place.Marlene Brown CROSSWORD ACROSS 36 Hold your horses! 26 Page number 46 Location 1 Decline 37 Big zilch 27 Unseasoned 47 Those against 5 Director Preminger 40 Golf-ball positions 28 Lobster mothers 48 Possesses 9 Jaz?y Reese 41 Industrious insects 29 Easy touch 49 Midwestern river 14 Hodgepodge 42 Too weird 30 Travel stops 50 Hoofed ruminants 15 Cereal fiber 43 Hither and 31 Make cloth gathers 51 Translucent gem 16 Sandwich cookies 44 Low deck member 32 Ancient region in Asia Minor 52 Taxi fee 17 Toward open waters 45 One of the Indigo Girls 33 Shrewd 53 Trounce 18 Lemony 46 Swine enclosure 35 Solitary 54 Traditional beliefs 19 Plot on a chart 47 High peak 36 Watery part of milk 55 Maugham novel, “The Razor’s 20 Cash bonanza 48 Pasta glut 38 Amusing stories 23 Slick liquid 57 Flour grain 39 Rhythm of activity 56 Thomas of Erceldoune or 24 Bladed pole 58 Route 44 Wobble Nostradamus 25 Crocheted coverlet 59 Took a horse 45 Island greetings 29 Gentlemen 31 As written 34 Skin openings 35 Pine Tuesday's Puzzle Solved 60 61 62 63 Sister’s kid “Quando rapita in estasi,” e.g.Hankering More vexed H A Y s « H E A V E s | o P S O B O E E S C A R p L 0 T L A U R A A S H L E Y 1 E R A 1 N L A L-J ¦ L 1 w G E R M C R A N E Y ¦ s 0 N 1 C E L A T E R ¦ A N G N A 1 L Y A L E ¦ s A N G A S T A E M P ¦ ¦ A L T S H Y R U H R A E A M L 1 A M S P L 0 T C H Y A T O N C E A L O E S A R A B 1 A N A M U L E T O N 1 C E W A R ¦ c A L V 1 N K L E 1 N A R E f A T E A S E | 1 N K S Y E N '4 P E E L E R A S E A 64 Not as much 65 Suds order DOWN 1 Ale top 2 As well 3 Stead 4 Bank transaction 5 Get hold of 6 Fall behind 7 Mountain lake 8 Aware of 9 Tenets 10 Faux pas 11 Spare 12 Easy gait 13 Soot-covered 21 Drinker’s salute 22 Abstain from 25 Put to use 1 2 3 1 14 17 20 48 49 50 57 60 63 (C)2002 Tribune Media Services, Inc.2/13/02 By Diane C.Baldwin 2/13/02 page 20 THE RECORD Wednesday, February 13, 2002 •¦•xWiWjsSSR 1 SSÜ ¦ PONTIAC BUICK ?ML 2002 Sunfire SL 2- & 4-door T 2002 Grand Am SE 4-door (standard) 2002 Cavalier VL 4-door and 111 2-door 2002 Alero GX 4-door (automatic) '229 / month* 48-month lease '299 / month* 48-month lease '226 I month* 48-month lease '319 / month’ 48-month lease r—jk ITBâ" OM Dealers of Quebec recommend consumers read the following information.Limited time retail offer applying on new 2002 Sunfire SI 2JB37/R7A and 2JB69/R7A, Grand Am f lOjv KaM SE 2NE69/1SA, MM5, AM9, VK4, Covalier 222 1JC37/R7A, Cavalier VL 1JC69/R7A and Alero GX 3NK69/R7A in slock.Models shown are for illustration purposes only.Subject to GMAC financ \>1¥J ing and credit approval.Valid on lease only for 24 to 48 month lerim.No cashdown or security deposit required.First monthly payment (taxes included) is paid by General Motors.’Monthly payments Œ based on a 48 month lease.Freight and preparation included with lease, licensing, insurance and taxes extra.Fee of 12c per kilometre after 80,000 km.Dealers are free to set individual prices.Dealer trade may I» required.'Graduate rebate taxable and subjed to manufacturer's established criteria.""Registered Trademark of General Motors Corporation.TD Bank licensed user of mark.For full details, drop by your local dealer, visit us at www.gmcanada.com, or call 1 -800-GM-DRIVE.CHEVROLET Otdsmobtle