The record, 23 décembre 2010, jeudi 23 décembre 2010

MMMMÉMMni TH RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 .—I ¦;.y^wTii n or'nVi'i Some not happy with minimum wage increase Page 3 Volvo, for life 3625 du Blanc Coteau Sherbrooke S19*563 •$3C3 a v«w v ¦« • or ooft?ccf'n 75 CENTS + TAXES PM#(XM()007682 Thursday, December 23, 2010 St-Ferdinand crash victim identified By Doug McCooeye Authorities have released the identity of the elderly female driver who lost her life as the result of a car accident on rang 6 Street in Saint-Ferdinand on Tuesday afternoon.Huguette Roberge, a 60-year-old Saint-Ferdinand resident, suffered fatal injuries after the car she was driving collided with a dog, causing her to lose control of the vehicle.“The driver lost control of the vehicle and landed in a ditch that was about 15 to 20 feet deep,” explained Surete du Quebec spokesperson Louis-Philippe Ruel in an interview with The Record on Wednesday.“The car flipped over and the victim was partially ejected and became trapped underneath the car.” First responders were quickly on the grisly scene shortly after the 12:25 p.m.crash, finding the woman in critical condition.Roberge was pronounced dead shortly after her arrival at an area hospital.'• While authorities released the notice of her passing at around 3 p.m.Tuesday afternoon, her identity was not revealed until Wednesday, so that her family could first be notified.No word on the status of the dog.dmccooeye@sherbrookerecord.com Lenn’s yuletide light show $ * § Ft* »?it V! "dm i COREY BDLLAM The Mackeage family is drawing attention with a spectacular show of decorations on Carl Street in Lennoxville this holiday season.Eric, wife Donna, son Ryan and daughter Sarah also add a daily touch of season's music to the presentation.The Mackeages have been putting up the decorations for the past 10 years."But every year, it seems to get bigger and bigger," Eric says.“It takes us about a week-and-a-half to do the setup and I credit my wife for her patience with me, because she's the one who handles the Hydro payments," he added, laughing.Destination Sherbrooke to promote tourism ie City of Sherbrooke’s newest organization now has a name.Destination Sherbrooke, the new group meant to promote tourism in the city, will officially kick off its mandate at the beginning of 2011.The organization is combining three old city groups: CHARMES, Cité des rivieres (the city’s corporation), and Tourisme Sherbrooke.In October, Cité des rivieres was given the responsibility of managing the new Sherbrooke convention centre, set to open in the new year.Destination Sherbrooke will simply take over these management responsibilities.Based on a statement released by Cité des rivieres this week, the new organization has two focuses: To promote Sherbrooke to the rest of the country as a viable option for outside businesses and national events, as well as protect- ing and promoting the environmental efforts being made by the city.The coalition was motivated in large part by cost-cutting efforts at City Hall.Mayor Bernard Sévigny who had a stated goal of reducing Sherbrooke’s operating budget by three per cent across the board by the time the 2011 budget was announced.Cont’d on page 3 Everyone’s in the spirit Border Report, Pages 8, 9 School board needs to get rattled Opinion - Page 5 Page 2 Thursday, December 23, 2010 newsroom@sherbrookerecor d.com The Record Éva-Senécal Library celebrates 20 years npiwenty years ago yesterday, Eva-I Senecal library, located at 450 Mar-X quette Street, opened its doors to the public.This event would mark the beginning of a whole new era for this municipal service whose origins date back to 1868.On December 22, 1990, the City of Sherbrooke inaugurated its new library, and renamed it in memory of a Townships literary pioneer, Eva Senecal, poet, novelist and journalist, born in 1905 and died in 1988.Bibliothèque municipale Éva-Senécal Municipalization the library came in 1954 as it became the Sherbrooke Public Library.The Eva-Senecal library, wants to enjoy its 20th anniversary by inviting everyone to come and explore the amazing collections and resources that are available for the benefit of all Sherbrooke area residents.Weather TODAY: SNOW HIGH OF-2 LOW OF -4 FRIDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF-5 LOW OF 12 /,,w CHRISTMAS: SUNNY HIGH OF-6 LOW OF-15 SUNDAY: PARTLY SUNNY HIGH OF-8 LOW OP-13 MONDAY: PARTLY SUNNY HIGH OF-5 LOW OF-10 The Scoop Mansonville Elementary School celebrates Christmas Entering the school through the front doors and standing at the top of the stairs, I was immediately greeted by the sound of excited and happy voices coming from the hall below.It was the Mansonville Elementary School’s Annual Christmas Dinner and Concert.Held on Wednesday, December 15, this year’s celebration had a special twist to it as all students wandered around the school in bright colored, animal print pyjamas that were all donated by the Hatley Store.“The Hatley Store donated pyjamas for every student in both Mansonville and Waterloo Elementary schools,” explained Principal Renalee Gore.“We are so thankful for the kindness shown by Hatley in donating these gifts as they add a special touch to our Christmas Celebration." The gymnasium was buzzing with music and conversation as parents, students, staff and invited guests, shared in a wonderful Christmas dinner.The students then performed various Christmas Carols to entertain the crowd.Angels, shepherds, wise men and kings as well as Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus stood smiling as they shared in the spirit of the holidays.PPO and Governing Board Chairper- Until January 16, 2011, Melissa Doherty’s works challenge the way we perceive landscapes.Instead of looking outward at deep, frontier space, as in the grand tradition of landscape painting, her paintings look down, or into, very shallow, introspective spaces.The aerial view reflects a notion of landscape where we are above it, increasingly unconnected and distanced from it, and often changing and rearranging it, as in an architectural model.Melissa Doherty graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Waterloo.Melissa was born in Chatham, Ontario and is based in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.The exhibition is organised by the Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke.Until 9 January 2011: The exhibition Maurice Cullen and His Circle provides a unique opportunity to see works by Maurice Cullen (1866-1934) together with those of some of his contemporaries and the future generation of artists he inspired.Comprising nearly son, Shawn Jersey joined in the celebration as he handed out shiny new snow-shoes to all students and teaching staff.These snowshoes were purchased through funds raised by the PPO committee and are for ‘in school’ use of the students and staff during the winter months.Uniquely, as an extra incentive to encourage family outdoor together time, the PPO will be allowing the children and their parents to borrow the snowshoes on weekends.The smiles on the children’s faces surely warmed the forty oil paintings selected from the National Gallery of Canada’s permanent collection of Canadian Art, the exhibition examines works by Cullen alongside those of his contemporaries, including such artists as James Wilson Morrice and William Brymner.The show also features works by artists whom Cullen was known to have influenced, including his stepson Robert Pilot and the then future member of the Group of Seven A.Y.Jackson.Many of the works selected for this show have not been exhibited publicly for almost two decades.This project has been made possible in part through a grant from the Museums Assistance Program, Department of Canadian Heritage.Spaces and Landscapes: the Collection Thanks to a grant from the Ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine, the Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke has been able MABLE HASTINGS hearts of the parents who worked hard to raise these funds.As I left the school on Wednesday, a little boy ran on ahead of me.He politely opened the door so I could exit and with a smile, I kid you not, he called out, “Merry Christmas to ALL and Happy Holidays.” I cannot think of a better way to end this article than to extend, to all of you, the words above, from the staff and students of the Little School with the BIG heart, Mansonville Elementary.Sherbrooke to undertake the renewal of its permanent collection.The exhibition allows visitors to appreciate the evolution of landscape art over time, from the panoramic views of earlier centuries to the dynamic concepts of contemporary art, and including the more personal vision of naïve artists.Many important artists are represented here, including some from our region, and representatives of the next artistic generation.A special place is accorded to our own landscape painter, Frederick Simpson Coburn.Le Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke, supported by le ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine and by Ville de Sherbrooke, is opened from Tuesday to Sunday, from noon until 5 p.m.It is located at 241, Dufferin Street.Fees: 7,50 $, adult; 6 $, senior: 5 $, student.Guided tours in English or group tours, anytime but reservations are a must.Musée des beaux-arts de Ben by Daniel Shelton 7£N PAY5 BEFORE-\ \ZPAY5BÉFORE | ^CHRISTMAS PAY y&eni no.' its , FOR CHRISTMAS/ V HANP5 OFF/ ITS FOR , Christmas' MERRY CHRISTMAS/ WHERE'S RAP?/ NOT VET/ IT5 , FOR CHRISTMAS/ IN THE KITCHEN EATINO. The Record ncwsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, December 23, 2010 Page 3 .Local New: “You can observe some people on the lake right now, and the ice is very tricky” ¦mv a '7mk- ¦^5« Too early to ice fish on local Lakes By Doug McCooeye Canada is home to some of the best ice fishing in the world.According to Ice Fishing Canada, our country has “the greatest number of people who participate in the wonderftil sport of hard-water fishing.” One of these popular bodies of water is Brome Lake, in the Eastern Townships.Every winter passers-by can observe people on the lake, fishing away.However, for Pierre Laplante, head of the First Responders for the Brome Lake area, some fishermen are a little too eager this winter.“You can observe some people on the lake right now, and the ice is very tricky right now,” he said in an interview with The Record this week.“Since Saturday we’ve had people walking onto the lake.It’s very dangerous.” It is much too early to be ice fishing and people should wait at least until January to begin the season, explained Laplante.Canada ice fishing recommends that people fishing alone should wait until the ice is at least four inches thick.For groups, it should be about eight inches thick, and if you want to drive a vehicle on the ice, it should be at least a foot.The real danger is when a lake or body of water appears to be frozen, but it is not yet safe to walk on.“(Brome) lake is frozen right now, but we haven’t had a really extensive cold period yet, so the thickness of the ice isn’t good enough," said Laplante.“The ice is very tricky right now, it’s not solid.” But even at the peak of the cold season ice fishing is always dangerous, noted Louis-Philippe Ruel, spokesperson for the Eastern Townships division of the Surete du Quebec, in an interview with The Record.“It’s just a question of good sense,” he said.“Don't go on the water, don’t go COREY BELLAM According to Ice Fishing Canada, our country is home to more ice fishermen than any other country in the world.near the water (when it’s this mild).But it’s always a danger.You take a risk no matter the ice conditions.” Authorities recommend never fishing alone and always having the proper safety equipment.Items like ropes and ice awls are a must for every hard-water fisherman.Laplante remembers an incident from a couple of years ago when a person fell through the ice on Brome Lake.“And that happened in February, so you never know when it could happen,” he said.The person who fell through was rescued and survived the ordeal.While Ruel could not recall any recent incidents involving people falling through the ice, the SQ spokesperson is adamant that winter anglers take the necessary precautions if they do choose to go on the ice.“If you want to go on a river or lake, WIKIMEDIA you have to have the right garments on.Also, put a life jacket on.It could make the difference between life and death if you fall in." For more safety information, visit ice-fishingcanada.ca.dmccooeye@sherbrookerecord.com Minimum wage to increase 15 cents in 2011 By Doug McCooeye I I jhe Quebec Labour Minister Lise I Thériault announced this week .A.that the province’s minimum wage would increase by 15 cents, moving from $9.50 to $9.65 per hour as of May 1, 2011.Tip workers were also given an extra 10 cents to their pay scale, moving to $8.35 per hour.Quebec has increased its minimum wage every year now for the last four years.Destination Thériault put a positive spin on Tuesday’s announcement.“Since 2003, the minimum wage in Quebec has progressed more than 30 percent, going from $7.30 to $9.50 per hour,” she said via statement.“During that same time period, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 13 percent.Considering the current economic situation that calls for caution and a job market that is still fragile, we never- theless decided to increase the minimum wage to maintain the purchasing ability of low revenue workers.” Not everyone is happy with the Labour Ministry’s announcement.Cont’d on page 5 ont’d from page 1 According to the release, Destination Sherbrooke will' be lanaged by Denis Bernier and presided over by Bernard Chaut.Theirest of the administration team has’yet to-be named.Michel Puval Advertising Consultant Serving the entire Eastern Townships with three publications RECORD Townships Outlet One number SI9 569-9525 mduval@sherbrookerecord.com NEW YEAR’S EVE “Ring in 2011” at THE HUT Live music with The Country Swingers 8:30 to closing Hot & Cold Buffet after midnight Tickets on sale now at The Hut Everyone welcome! THE HUT .Hospital was pleased with the donation received from the sale of 280 travel pins, received from members, at Brome Fair.Sister Brenda Stone received her Aunt Beverley’s 35 year pin, Worthy Matron Donna and Worthy Patron Bryan Mitchell chose Palmer Cox for their theme this year.A new member was voted on at this meeting and will be initiated with the degrees at the December meeting: Friendship Chapter #15 had its Installation on November 23 and enjoyed refreshment following the meeting.They will enjoy the celebration of Christmas at the December 21 meeting when a gift exchange will take place from ones placed under the tree: Victory Chapter #34 held its installation on November 5.The December 3 meeting will also be a Christmas celebration with gifts under the tree: Cookshire Chapter #46 had its Installation on November 24 followed by a social hour and will hold its ChristID4S.party on December 15 when an êxcbâôgé dfand a Pot Luck" lunch will take place: Shawville #50.Charter member Sister Ann Riddell’s funeral was held in London, Ontario.Brother Art Shore P.G.P.and Sister Betty Shore W.M.were able to attend.They also hosted a very successful Barbecue this past summer and raised $200 for the dialysis unit in Shawville Hospital.Sister Bea Hooper opened a massage business in September.On November 20 the chapter initiated three new members.Congratulations to the following - 65 year pin Marjorie Sellers #9 and Isabel Armstrong P.M.#35; 60 year pin Bernice Grant P.M.#45, Jean Mason P.M.#45, Patricia Richards P.M.#45, Patricia Dinning P.M.# 46, Patricia Rowland P.M.#46: 50 year pin Charlotte Wescott P.M.#2, Ethel “Gloria “Bell #9, Franklin Shaw P.M.#17, Catherine Orr #34.Elsie Gordon P.M.#50.The winners of ESTARL (Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership) John Melbrew (3rd award) sponsored by Friendship Chapter #15 and Johanne Gendron (2nd award) sponsored by Lake St.Louie Chapter #45.David Sherk P.P.#55 thanked Sister Bev-• eriey Sanborn for appointing him Grand Representative to Oregon, when she was Worthy Grand Matron.He has had a great friendship with his counterpart Hazel Harrison, who informed him in the spring that she was getting married at the age of 91.Congratulations.Sympathy is extended to the family of Brother Nick Samalack P.G.P.who passed away on November 8 and to Brother Fred Burns P.G.P.on the death of his sister Mary Ardelle Bums-Scott on November 29.Happy Birthday to the December Sis-.ters and Brothers living locally - Catherine Lawrence #35 (3rd), Elsie Page #35 (3rd), Donna Mitchell #17 (20th), Russell Lawrence #35 (31st) and O.E.S.Anniversaries Locally- Mabel Brown #17 (1938), Isabel Armstrong #35 (1945), Helene Lengacher #35 (1962), Florence Jenne #17 (1972), Bryan Mitchell #17 and Donna Mitchell #17 (1984), Celina Lengacher #35 (1990).Wishing you the Merriest of Holidays and the Very Best in the New Year.Star Love until 2011 Evelyn Beban Lewis ¦ (Publicity) I he Record production@sherhrookerccord.com Thursday, December 23, 2010 Page 13 CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present Each letter in the cipher stands for another Today’s clue: U equals W “YBBVZMO LNFDB FT FJS LNFDBL KMS LNKDL, OBRRZMO BABM KMS FMB-PVVZMO, KJUKIL HKYBL IFP JBLL RCKM IFP KDB." - HKJNFJH T F D W B L PREVIOUS SOLUTION: “Life, as I discovered, holds no more wretched occupation than trying to make the English laugh." - Malcolm Muggeridge Alley Oop LOOKS LIKE THAT MEANS , WE 60 INTO moo; ARE YOU J OKAY WITH THAT?50, THAT'S *-N /r{ SET OFF MY SACK, YOUR INFAMOUS 1/ UUNK/ I'VE SOT ENOUGHj wn da dkiluan i ; WALL, EH?„ PEOPLE MOCKING ME T LET'S JUST SAY WE ALL 7 , what "-y, over, that; -r—r'Tr learned something; NOT ALL IDEAS CAN BE BRELIANT.I YEAH?}"'" f THAT'S NOT WHAT < /' IMPORTANT NOW.' 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