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THE The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Portes et Fenêtres LS 5.R factors up to 8.3 Warranty - 30 years Marcel Brassard (819) 820-7299 1215 Wellington St.S., Sherbrooke 85 CENTS WWW.SHERBROOKERECORD.COM Friday, March 15, 2002 Fire razes Warden farm equipment dealer again : êjîîi.*K-" S?*.' Hgagiff ' -•¦li.— i.T V DAVID ANDERSON/PHOTO CORRESPONDENT A security guard watches over the smoldering ashes of Warden’s Pierre Tracteur after it was destroyed by fire Wednesday.By Maurice Crossfield While the owner of Pierre Tracteur contends the fire that destroyed his Warden business Wednesday night was intentionally set, police investigators aren’t so sure.“We can’t really say for sure,” said Sûreté du Québec spokesman Const.Serge Dubord.“There was nothing else to indicate that the fire was intentionally set.” What fire scene investigators did discover was that the fire began probably sometime after 9 p.m.Wednesday night in a garbage container next to the building.From there it spread up the wall and into the eaves of the building and inside the roof.Dubord said that container fire could have been caused by something as simple as a discarded cigarette, or it could have been deliberately set.At 9:22 p.m.firefighters were called in to battle the blaze, which by then had already engulfed the roof.Things nearly took an explosive turn when the flames began working their way towards a large propane tank, but firefighters managed to prevent an explosion.However, most of the rest of the building could not be saved.It also took with it an assortment of farm equipment.“We are saying that there was at least $500,000 in damage,” Dubord said.“The owner said it could be closer to $1 million.” On Thursday, as the wreckage still smouldered, a security guard was posted at the scene until the Major Crimes squad of the SQ could complete an examination of the fire scene.This is the second time in three years that Warden businessman Jean Arès has had his business razed by a fire.The cause of that fire was never de termined.The SQ is continuing its investigation into the cause of the fire.Glimmer of hope for C.S.Brooks workers By Daniel Huot f ¦"¦fte president of the union representing C.S.Brooks workers I in Sherbrooke said there is still hope the factory will remain T.open.CSD president François Vaudreuil informed reporters that top union officials spoke with Quebec government representatives and company managers to explore a possible solution to the gradual shutdown, which is expected to result in more than 300 layoffs.“As of this Wednesday, March 14, we are more confident, meaning we believe there are concrete solutions that can be brought about to maintain operations at the C.S.Brooks factory,” announced Vaudreuil.“We have noted the willingness of company managers and the union to keep the factory open.” Vaudreuil noted that work is accelerating rapidly and that the necessary calls are being made, including to Quebec Premier Bernard Landry and Deputy Premier Pauline Marois’ offices.He said he is prepared to meet the two government leaders if necessary.The union president added the parties are looking at a three to four-week timeline to come up with a solution.However, Vaudreuil refused to provide clear details about any possible outcomes, pointing out he doesn’t want to compromise discussions.Vaudreuil noted that the Sherbrooke plant is profitable because of its production levels.He said the company is having liquidity problems as a result of external factors, such as the plummeting of the Australian currency following the sale of the Sheridan plant.“We will invest all of our energy to succeed,” he said.PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL CSD president François Vaudreuil., i •Certain conditions apply VOYAGES Free transportation .from Sherbrooke to airports!* * Shuttle service to your home available ESCAPADE 2000 t-c»* yes»»*'»®##' 1»."Subject to change without notice Mirabel 5 Dorval i_j^1-888-689-8429 )Group trips available 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-MÉGANDC § page 2 Friday, March 15, 2002 iTHE»» RECORD Read The Record daily for all the news and some great giveaways loto-québec Draw 2002-03-13 12 14 20 23 43 47 BONUS: (Q3) 6/6 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regions and a minister for immigration.All these ministers are concerned in one way or another with the healthy progression of Quebec’s population.Short of enticing this group of desert island survivors to breed, though, the Quebec government has been unable to do much to resolve what is surely the most serious crisis in its history - the steady slide into depopulation.The 2001 Statistics Canada census figures released this week confirm the nightmare scenario for Quebec’s corps of social engineers.The regions are emptying, few immigrants are coming, fewer and fewer Quebecers are having babies, and the exodus of people from the province continues apace.As of last May when the census was conducted, Quebec’s population was 7,237,479 inhabitants, an increase of 1.4 percent since the last census in 1996.True enough, an increase is an increase, even though it works out to scarcely 20,000 people a year.Break that down by the hundreds of cities, towns and villages in the province and new faces are becoming fewer and farther between.What is truly alarming from a demographic, economic and social standpoint - not to mention the implications for the sovereignty movement - is the trend projection indicated by the census figures.A mere 10 years ago, Quebec’s population growth rate was already a low 5.6 percent.By the last census, the rate had already tumbled to 3.5 percent.In the last two population tallies, Quebec’s population growth rate has dropped 2.1 percent.If that trend simply holds, Quebec will find its population actually dropping -1.4 minus 2.1 - as of the next census.Quebec’s birthrate of 1.44 children per woman of birthing age is already among the lowest in the world.Various government efforts from generous baby bonuses to cheap universal daycare have failed to produce enough of a baT>y boom to reverse the march to negative population growth.Babies are in such short supply, Quebec couples whom nature has denied the gift of a child are going to extraordinary lengths and 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Friday, March 15, 2002 page 3 RECORD Police looking for witnesses in hit and run Identity of KIA driver being established By Nelson Afonso Sherbrooke Sherbrooke police believe the driver responsible for a hit-and-run that killed 45-year-old Martine Gaudreau last week is still at large and are now asking the public for information.“There are test results that take time to get back.It’s a technical investigation and we will proceed methodically,” said Sherbrooke Police Force Cpt.André Cas-tonguay Thursday, explaining that the owner of the four-door green 2001 Kia Rio involved in the accident is no longer a suspect.Gaudreau was struck at the eastbound intersection of McManamy and Fair-mount Streets on March 8 in Sherbrooke at 7:28 p.m.The sculptor, who lived only a few blocks from the intersection, was thrown 40 feet from the scene of the accident on impact.The car was found on Dorval Street, one kilometre away around 1 a.m.Castonguay said 15 witnesses, including two he called very important, have already been questioned and Sherbrooke police have conducted three searches in local homes.Despite having the car, Castonguay Briefs Deadline for contributions for Richmond Celtic Cross is March 31 Anyone wanting their name or that of a family etched on a plaque for the Celtic Cross have until March 31 to make a contribution, according to St.Patrick Society president Robert Dalton.The society plans to erect the eight-foot-tall cross at Memorial Park, next to the Mackenzie Bridge this August.It is paying for the cross with contributions from residents and local companies.A minimum contribution of $100 ensures a name will be listed on a bronze plaque that will be attached to the cross.The cross is expected to cost about $8,000, the built of which has been raised by individual contributions, including many former Richmond residents of Irish descent now living in other provinces and in the United States.The Celtic Cross, the mix of a regular cross with a circle and set on a tall, thick base, has been the memorial symbol for anyone of Irish, Scottish, Welsh or Breton descent whose roots date back to Celtic tribes of Europe.The cross is being erected to remember the Celtic families that have settled in the Richmond-St.Francis area over the past 125 years.For more information, contact Robert Dalton at 826-2434 or Lewis Tuite at 826-3167.said the identity of the driver will only be official once tests, including blood samples and hair fibres, are completed at a Montreal laboratory.“We will continue to investigate while respecting the law and using the expertise of all our people,” added Castonguay who leads a team of five investigators on the case.Police are looking for witnesses who might have seen the green Kia Rio in the parking lot of the Vegas Bar on Denault St.between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.Castonguay stressed that it is important to gather all information before making an arrest or singling out the main suspect.“Even if we know who was behind the wheel, that isn’t what will hold up in court,” he said, adding that the case was coming together like a puzzle.Gaudreau was rushed to the Fleuri-mont branch of the CHUS where medical officials confirmed her death.Three people witnessed the event.The Kia suffered frontal damage after ' - '-j \ Ji j 1 PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Sherbrooke Cpt.Andre' Castonguay and Const.Michel Martin point to the damaged car involved in the accident.it hit Gaudreau.The windshield was destroyed.The driver could get up to 25 years in prison for the hit-and-run.If you have any information about the case, call 819-821-5555.CAREER Gather up the family for East Side's Easter Buffet Enjoy all the taste and tradition of Easter ïf at our annual buffet.Maple Glazed Ham Roast Pork Crusted Salmon Children's Chicken Tenders Fish Chowder Gigantic Salad Bar Bread Table Scolloped Potatoes Vegetarian Tortellini Bake Steamed Asparagus Dessert Buffet Coconut Cream Pie Pistachio Pudding Raspberry Pie Cheese Cakes Assorted Squares & Goodies Adults S 15.95 • Children 12 & under $6.95 So bring the whole family, but certainly don't show up with any intentions of eating like a rabbit.Breakfast Buffet 7 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Adults $0.95 • Children $4.95 Call for Reservations today! 2 c\chani>e on Canadian dollar any Tuesday K1 \\| euhan!>e all oilier da> o/ Jhe a ceh 47 Landing St., Newport 802-334-2340 UPPER CONNECTICUT VALLEY HOSPITAL Æ.Dartmouth-Hitchcock Alliance RN - FULL TIME DAYS Give your career and quality of life a lift! 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' ;¦ ¦ ¦ |||| .4 mmm said town councillor Paul-Emile Couture, who was a member of the committee.“So many want no stop signs and others want more stop signs, it would never be settled." Couture said the three stop signs that will be removed represents a compromise between the two factions.But restaurant owner Martine Satre, who also heads up the local chamber of commerce, said the lack of a poll of residents means the issue is not settled.“The councillors kept changing their minds at each council meeting,” she said.“They ended up not consulting the residents like they were supposed to do.Without a consensus, this latest decision will not be accepted and this thing will not be resolved.” The merchants fear that too many stop signs will deter motorists from visiting the town square where most businesses are set up.Their fears have intensified because a new bypass road nearing completion that will link route 255 from Asbestos to highway 116 and will allow motorists to bypass Danville altogether.Most of the stop signs were in- MRC d’Asbestos La Ressource en entretien ménager Tel.: (819) 879-5659 1-877-879-5659 (Toll free) MRC du Granit Le Service d’entretien domestique du Granit Tel.: (819) 583-2550 MRC DE COATICOOK Service d’aide domestique de la région de Coaticook Tel.: (819) 849-7716 MRC de Memphrémagog Coopérative de solidarité de services à domicile Tel.:(819) 843-8842 MRC du Haut-Saint-François Le Service d'aide domestique du Haut-Saint-François Tel.: (819) 877-5600 1-877-877-5679 (Toll free) MRC de Sherbrooke et du Val-Saint-François Coopérative de services à domicile de l’Estrie Tel.: (819) 823-0093 stalled at the request of residents on DuCarmel and Grove streets because of increased traffic due to construction of the Magnola magnesium plant and the bypass road.But some merchants now argue that because these construction projects are completed or nearing completion, traffic should decrease and the stop signs are no longer needed.“The council has failed to remove the sign at Maple Grove, which we argue is discouraging visitors from entering the center of Danville from Grove street,” added Satre.“We are determined to lobby the council for that sign to be removed.” But committee member Robert Lemire argued the Maple Grove stop sign is needed to slow down traffic coming in from Kingsey Station, Nicolet Falls and Tingwick.“The cars come roaring into town from the Craig Road and we need something to slow them down,” he said.“The whole point of stop signs is to make sure the motorists don’t just speed through town.” Both Paquin and Satre said they are willing to tolerate a four-way stop at the intersection of Grove and Crown streets because children habitually cross it on their way to the Monsigneur Thibeault community center and the nearby ballpark.But some residents have argued stopping at that intersection causes more harm than good.“When the trucks have to stop at that intersection, it makes for a lot of noise and exhaust fumes as they slow down, then speed up,” said Eileen Wadleigh, whose house is near the intersection.“Last year, about 30 Grove residents signed a petition to have that and other stops on Grove removed, but the town ignored it.” Member of the group: Les services d'aide à domicile de I'Estrie .Des gens de maison DE L’ESTRIE Brief Police on lookout for robbery suspects Staff The Sûreté du Québec’s major crimes unit is working hard to hunt down the three individuals who robbed the Caisse Populaire in Adamsville shortly after noon last Friday.Two masked men entered the credit institution’s facility and held a cashier at gunpoint.One of the men jumped over the counter and ordered the cashier to hand over an undisclosed amount of cash, estimated to be between $2,000 to $5,000 according to a Bromont police source.A third suspect apparently was waiting for his accomplices outside in a getaway vehicle, a blue Chevrolet Cavalier type vehicle.They are reported to have fled in the direction of Cowansville.Investigators are believed to be working on a solid lead, but have no confirmed suspects to date.The robbers are presumed to have removed their masks in the Caisse Populaire, allowing the cameras to capture a good image.Police are looking for two Caucasians and one black man who apparently speaks French with an English accent. ¦ 1M THEM» ' - Record Friday, March 15, 2002 page 5 :- ; x-.: X- : Public eyes scale model of Sherbrooke water park Local waterways will be focal point By Nelson Afonso Sherbrooke Phase one of the Cité des Rivières mega tourism project will become a reality this summer, and yesterday Sherbrooke residents got a look at a scale model of the controversial venture.“It’s to tell people ‘here is our project concretely and these are things that will be done’,” said Cité des Rivières general manager Albert Painchaud.“We’ve been in the abstract so far, and this says this is the work that will be done over the summer.” Cité des Rivières president Jacques O’Bready and Painchaud unveiled the concrete plans last December for phase one of the project which would make the banks of Sherbrooke’s Lac des Na- tions more accessible by creating a path for pedestrians and cyclists that would go all the way around.Cité des Rivières organizers decided to bring the project, in model form, to the residents of Sherbrooke, starting at the Carrefour de l’Estrie.Painchaud said the organization will eventually hold similar exercises at malls in the boroughs of Fleurimont and Rock Forest and will also tour all the boroughs and meet with at least 100 organizations.“Reaction is good.Some people see this for the first time, some have been waiting.I think it corresponds to normal reactions.We’re here to say this (phase one) is for the lake.It has been a long time coming for residents of Sherbrooke, it’s been at least 15 years I think,” added Painchaud.“This isn’t a new idea.What is new is that it will get done.” The cost of phase one of the Cité des Rivières project, estimated at about $8.6 million will be split evenly between the federal, provincial and municipal governments, said Painchaud.“I think that in general, it’s something that all residents of Sherbrooke will benefit from because it is a local development, done here in Sherbrooke and not elsewhere.It will be accessible to them before it is accessible to others,” concluded Painchaud.The main goals of the project are to revegetate the river banks, make the lake more accessible, stimulate development and attract investors to the region.Presently, visitors to Jacques-Cartier Park can only partially circle the Lac des Nations by using a path within the park and on Esplanade Street.Among the improvements to the Lac des Nations and Jacques-Cartier Park envisioned in phase one is the creation of a pedestrian bridge next to the black rail bridge at the eastern part of the lake.The project will focus on local resources, mainly water.Because of the presence of two important rivers (St-Francis and Magog) and many other water sources in the Sherbrooke area, Cité des Rivières’ main theme will be called Blue Gold.The theme of water will be the main focus of a special pavilion, to be built during an eventual phase two of the project, where visitors will not only get to touch it, but also learn about it.Future phases of the mega project could include guided tours of the areas around the Magog River including local museums and historical sites, hotels and inns, and a public market.The Magog and St-Francis rivers would also be the scene of live plays featuring actors, acrobats and costumes Denis St-Pierre, Sherbrooke ‘I think it’s o good investment.It’s been on television and the radio, but it’s the first time I’ve seen it.People will be able to benefit because when something is new then everyone will go to see it.Olivier Giroux, Sherbrooke ‘I had no idea what it was until today.The only thing I’m Worried about is them putting a fee for using the bike path.But this (model) helps me visualize the project.' 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I'year 2,oo%! www.placementsqc.gouv.qc.ca Business hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.to 8 p.m. page 6 Friday, March 15, 2002 THEwiii Record Community Forum A collision course One of the things the Quebec government wants to do in the session that began last Tuesday is pass legislation that will make it even more difficult for that vast majority of Quebecers who are French-speaking to qualify their children for schooling in English.This is a simplified version of the rules, but for most francopho- nes, the only way to get a Viewpoint child into an English school __________ is to put him or her into a d0n non-government-funded pri- Healy vate school for a year or ¦ more first.That’s a pricey solution, but it works for those who can afford it.Those who can’t are out of luck and, if the government proceeds as planned, even the parents who might now be able to swing it won’t be able to any longer - unless, of course, they are well enough heeled to foot the bill for private schooling all the way.It is ironic, to say the least, that we anglos don’t have to be rich to make this choice, but francophones, for whom Bill 101 is supposed to exist, do have to be better off than most to exercise the freedom.And the price is about to rise - dramatically.It is interesting - and probably no accident - that the government’s plan to tighten up access to English education comes precisely when Quebec francophones are begging for freer access, not further restrictions.This increasing public demand for better teaching of English was reflected on two successive days in the week of March 11 in Quebec’s two English dailies with articles about francophones scrambling to learn English.On Monday, The Gazette’s Allison Hanes wrote a full page and more on the subject and, the next day, the Record’s Daniel Huot described the University of Sherbrooke’s summer school for teaching English to French speakers.Readers are usually listeners as well and they can’t help but have noticed in radio, and television interviews that, more and more, francophones are expressing the view that not just familiarity with English is sought, but mastery of the language.If these observations (the people asking for better opportunities to learn English and the government bolting the school doors) mean anything, it is that the people of Quebec and their government are on a collision course.The contest is still in ifs infancy, but as more and more Quebec francophones see their bilingual friends and neighbours get a leg up on them, they won’t be content to live with laws that put barriers in their way.Count on it, folks, the sparks are going to fly in time.The people are not going to pay taxes forever to finance an education system that doesn’t equip them for life in the real world, then turn around and shell out again to compensate.It is not at all unusual for a government to be the follower of the people who elected it, not their leader, especially after the elected have delivered all they ever had to offer.And that, as I see it, is precisely what the PQ government is.It is tired.It is spent.And it is obsolete.The Landry team is so out of touch with what Quebec society has evolved into early in this twenty-first century -as this education situation illustrates - 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and Sherbrooke residents in particular - rise to the occasion and stop taking this like some rectal medical examination gone awry.Enough is, really, quite enough.What is this all about?Two quintessential pet peeves - bank service fees and gas prices.On the surface, these two costs of living seem fairly disconnected.Think again.Both are the most blatant examples of being ripped off.Both exemplify greed above social responsibility.Both are oligarchical.Both exist off the money from customers they have not earned or fairly solicited, but have coerced and coopted.The Banks - highway robbery REFINED YET AGAIN Recently, the national banks in Canada decided to increase service charges on automated bank transactions, at ATMs, and have even suggested implementing service charges (or so-called small “ticks”) on Interac.Just like the initially inexpensive online banking concept, the banks have roped millions of innocent people into using these ultra-convenient means of banking by offering low-or no-cost services.Now, online banking is fast becoming one of the most ubiquitous and, consequently, expensive ways to manage your money, and as the penetration rate of automated banking and Interac usage reaches its peak, the noose returns.And it is tightening.Already, many of these extra service charges are in place; instead of just paying one fee to your own bank, should you use another bank’s ATM, you also pay a user fee to that ATM’s bank, effectively doubling the cost.A $20 withdrawal may have as high as $3.50 in service charges! Perhaps it is time people boycott the ATM and flood the gates of tellers; but alas, those are only open while most of the employed world works, and then only long enough for you to pull out your wallet and .“sorry, we’re closed.” The Gas Conspiracy Admittedly, this is probably not a conspiracy, but it sure stinks of one.One word keeps coming to mind: “collusion”.Whether this is occurring or not, the reality of the situation is pretty dismal.While this is not a purely local problem, the focus lands entirely on the Sherbrooke market.With a recent jump to 72.5 cents per litre, we have been yet again assaulted by a major price spike that in every other jurisdiction, outside the province of Quebec, has barely shown up at all.It is no wonder the federal government does nothing about gas prices - drive to Ontario and into the government’s seat of Ottawa, and prices are often 10 to 15 cents cheaper than in Montreal, certainly 15 to 20 cents cheaper than in Sherbrooke.Ironically, perhaps, the real problem is NOT the increase in price, but the hopeless lack of competition in the Sherbrooke market, and it isn’t for a shortage of pumps.In fact, part of the problem may be too many pumps.Until last Friday, gas prices in Sherbrooke at every single gas station were stuck -welded in - at 67.4 cents per litre, for over two months.But again, the issue is not about high prices, it is about why every single gas retailer in a city of over 140,000 people can get away with increasing prices in unison?Each gas pump, one after the other, rising in sync, often falling in sync.Why every single gas station can keep the exact same price for the exact same period of time.This is NOT competition, regardless of what some may claim in the petroleum industry or at the federal Competition Bureau.This is gas retailers protecting one another from going out of business.In other words, it may not fit the standard definition of collusion, but it sure as hell is not competition.In Sherbrooke, there is a deliberate, perhaps even orchestrated, price stabilization mechanism, aimed at maximizing profits by totally eliminating competition.It is not natural.Perhaps it is time for the Competition Bureau to wake up, smell the coffee one of these warm spring days, and make a good, long visit to Sherbrooke.And so we come full circle - both banks and gas companies taking advantage of a captive clientele.indeed, we are pinned down, forced to accept abhorrent prices or do without a secure place for our money and investment, and do without means of transportation.It is intolerable.If the “powers-that-be” cannot get their act together and keep a keen eye on the interests of hard-working Canadians - and Sherbrooke vehicle owners - then it is time to let our voices be heard.Get your pens out, get into e-mail mode, pick up the phone, and start making some noise! 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RICHMOND 492, Craig St.East (819) 826-5300 PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL ' ¦ Pictured (left to right): Moctar Traore from Mali; Dr.Alberto Alanoca Pazos, from Peru, Daniel Vanoverschelde who’s responsible for Latin American programs at Carrefour de Solidarité Internationale; Gladys Caceres Leyva from Nicaragua; Zoila Mercedes from Dominican Republic; and Luis Caceres, also from Nicaragua.one doctor per 6,000 inhabitants, spreading information on health care and prevention is important in the rural community.That’s pretty much the same philosophy at Ayni Salud, which operates in the impoverished suburbs of Lima in Peru.The non-governmental organization that was the subject of series of reports in The Record two years ago, began with a community health care campaign where women were trained to go out into the community and talk with other women.This multiplied efforts as women shared health care and prevention information with each other, each becoming a multiplier of knowledge.Director Dr.Alberto Alanoca Pazos said that health care efforts, which responded to real needs in the community, created a bridge with the community and allowed them to expand efforts to include education and other community endeavors.“Popular education reinforced grassroots groups and allows them to take themselves in hand,” added Zoila Mercedes from El Centro de planificcion y ac-cion ecumenica which provides health care prevention, education and assistance to citizens in Dominican Republic.Mercedes said the groups keeps its programs simple to ensure they are accessible can be easily reproduced in other communities by groups with the same goals.Primarily, the groups work with women who are often those charged with family education and health care.Developing leadership skills and strong community leaders is also important in helping communities become stronger and ensuring sustainable community de velopment, added Mercedes.Also participating in the forum will be a number of local community groups including Sherbrooke’s Centre de santé des femmes womens health group; La coalition sherbrookoise pour le travail de rue, which works with street kids; and La Chaudronnée soup kitchen.M National Défense Defence nationale Knowledge begins by knowing where to look for it, and you’ll find it in the Communications Reserve.On selected evenings and weekends, you face new challenges, learning with hands-on experience, meeting KNOWLEDGE IN RESERVE interesting people and earning extra income.Make a very intelligent decision.Join the Communications Reserve.For more information, come and see us or call us at: 714 Communication Squadron 64 Belvedere Street South, Sherbrooke, Québec (819) 564-5960, ext.228, E-mail: 714cs.recruit@dnd.ca www.commres.forces.ca Canada 1800 856-8488 www.forces.ca CANADIAN tegulatafldftesurve - ¦¦THE» Record Friday, March 15, 2002 page 9 SQspokesman retires from the spotlight PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL ¦ illlllli .»«*" làglff SQ_ spokesman Serge Dubord is retiring after 30 years with the force.His training in 1994 included answering media questions about the Solar Temple Order cult mass murder-suicides.Serge Dubord to spend more time with wife and new boat By Rita Legault Sherbrooke For a shy police investigator used to working behind the scenes, becoming the official spokesman for the Sûreté du Quebec was pretty much baptismal by fire.Dubord, the media relations officer for the provincial police force in the Eastern Townships, is retiring this week after 30 years on the force.The shy but affable Dubord began his career as a 19-year-old in St-Hyacinthe.The young bachelor was soon volunteered for a job in Abitibi, where he worked for three years and met his wife Paula.From there, Dubord was transferred to the Richmond detachment where he developed a lasting affection for the Townships.He spent a few years on patrol, and then became an investigator before being promoted to Montreal’s property crimes squad.At first, Dubord didn’t sell his home in the hills of Melbourne.His wife had a good job at Richmond town hall and they spent a while commuting before the long-distance relationship started to wear and she decided to move to Montreal.A few years later, Dubord boughj a home near Lake Memphremagog and the couple spent their weekends and spare time skiing and sailing in the Townships.It didn't take long for the Townships itch to come back as Dubord began applying for every opening.He thought the natural job would be as an investigator, but when public relations officer Tom McConnell retired to go and teach police sciences at the Collège de Sherbrooke, he applied and got the job.Dubord and his wife Paula were back in their adopted home in the Townships and Dubord had a new challenge.He admits the first few weeks on the job were a revelation.As he began his training in October 1994, the Solar Temple Order cult committed mass murder-suicides in Switzerland and Quebec.Dozens of bodies were found in a trio of burned-out homes and chalets, including four in Morin Heights.Many had been shot or poisoned.It was baptismal by fire as the 10 phone lines at public affairs rang off the hook with calls from worldwide media.By the end of the week, Dubord had also been called to St-Armand to deal with the media after kidnap victim Jacques Langdeau and his companion Patrick Lapointe were discovered.The two men, who had been abducted from Langdeau’s chalet in Venise-en-Quebec, were found at a cabin in St-Armand after three days of ransom demands.“It was raining hard, I stood in the middle of the woods near a cabin, and I had met the investigators who couldn’t tell me anything cause it was still top secret,” he recalled.“Five minutes later I had a live television interview with Gaétan Girouard to start the newscast.“It was a curious beginning to a new career,” Dubord said, commenting that as a close observer of the media he soon discovered the professionalism of most reporters who provide the public with honest, factual information.In a final communiqué to reporters, Dubord expressed the hope that such professional attitudes will survive growing media competition with the rapid evolution in communications technologies.Dubord admits that during his first television interviews, he was scared and tense like a deer caught in the headlights.And when he saw himself on television, “I wanted to crawl under the carpet.” After hundreds of interviews, Dubord is used to it by now.But one thing he finds difficult accepting is being recognized on the street.“It was kinda fun at first, but after a while it makes you uncomfortable," Dubord said, adding that a repairman who recently came to his home asked him if he had ever been told “you really look like that SQ, guy”.Dubord was amused, but the shy guy is looking forward to going “undercover” as a regular citizen.Starting today, Dubord will exchange the khaki uniform and kepi for street clothes.He may even grow back the beard he shaved off because his superiors strongly recommended he get a shave as it looked grungy on TV.Still young at 49, Dubord plans to remain active.He joked that his wife has a long list of household chores for him to complete, and he is leaving next week on a backpacking trip to Greece and the Greek Islands.He also plans to spend more time with his wife and his boat — a powerful new trimaran.The two sailing enthusiasts hope to take to New Zealand next year.In the meantime, Dubord will devote himself to the volunteer work he does not always have time for now, including organizing blood donor clinics.“I’m a pretty active guy,” he said.“I won’t be putting my feet up on a footstool." Yves Robert Advertising Consultant Tel.: Ô19-569-9525 Fax: Ô19-Ô21-3179 email: sherbrookerecord@Videotron.ca £ page 10 Friday, March 15, 2002 Haut-Saint-François cycling trail in the works By Daniel Huot Cookshire 2000 reps are meeting Friday morning to outline paths that could one day become the Haut-Saint-François MRC’s first cycling trail.The recommendations will later be presented to the four towns affected by the project — East Angus, Cookshire, Westbury and Eaton.Claude Chabot, who is a member of Cookshire 2000, said he’s thrilled with the idea that one day residents will be able to practice the sport safely where they live.“We have to put the Haut-Saint-François region on the cycling trail map," said Chabot.“1 think people are fed up Big News The first thing that's going to catch your eye is the new design with more fluid, sophisticated lines.But what you can't see here is the new sturdy chassis design that'll let you fully appreciate its more powerful engine.More powerful by 20 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and benefit business owners as well as the local economy.Merger discussions Cookshire mayor Lucette Mignault says she’s eagerly awaiting feedback from Municipal Affairs Minister André Bois-clair about the three-way merger between her town, Newport Township and Eaton.On March 4, Cookshire’s councillors adopted a resolution asking the minister to make a decision in the matter.“When we have projects, this forces us to wait,” said Mignault.“Our collective agreement ran out on Dec.31.If we sign a collective agreement and we end up going with the others, then will it be good for the years to come?We’re waiting.” The resolution states that municipal elections were postponed in the wake of the merger study announcement.“Everybody is eager to find out.I go through my mail every day to see if there’s anything.So far, nothing.” Soccer field Soccer is a thriving sport among children living in the Eastern Townships, and the Haut-Saint-François MRC is no exception.That’s why Cookshire is attempting to enlist its neighbours’ support to upgrade a soccer field with stands within the municipality.“Ninety young players come to Cookshire to play soccer every year,” said mayor Lucette Mignault.“They come from East Angus, Eaton and surrounding areas.” She added the revamped field will have better-suited turf and the potential to welcome spectators.Mignault estimates the cost of the work at no more than $10,000.False alarms Cookshire’s town council adopted a notice of motion to make it more difficult for the Quebec government to collect fines for false alarms.Instead, all income generated by alarm systems will go to Cookshire.Mayor Mignault said fines usually don’t exceed $50.“We get false alarms three to four times per week in this town,” she said.“Police officers have to respond to these calls in case there is a burglary, but that keeps them busy while they could be required for a serious matter.” She added the town’s move to be served by the Sûreté du Québec is also playing a role in encouraging councillors to draft alarm rules.Tintin Belgian cartoonist Hergé’s work is highlighted at Cookshire’ library until the end of March.A Tintin exposition is being held where visitors can see hundreds of paraphernalia relating to the famous reporter from 7 to 9 p.m.on Tuesdays and from 2 to 5 p.m.and 6 to 8 p.m.on Fridays.Hollywood makes brief stop in Cowansville Staff Though Anthony Hopkins and Nicole Kidman were nowhere to be seen, an elegant Cowansville residence will achieve a new level of fame in the upcoming film The Human Stain.The large white house at 717 Principale, owned by Dale Morrison, was the subject of two days of shooting this week.Because the film crews were supposed to be filming a winter scene, snowmaking machines had to be brought in to recreate winter.“It was kind of funny, everywhere else it was green and they had snow,” said one neighbour.Despite warm and sunny weather Thursday, traces of snow could still be seen.The rest of the movie is scheduled to begin shooting this week in Montreal.However, the Cowansville house will likely be revisited later in the spring for other exterior filming.The Human Stain is an adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Philip Roth.Set in New England, it tells the story of a university professor who is accused of being racist.What his accusers don’t know is that the professor, played by Hopkins, is actually a very pale black man.Kidman plays the role of Hopkins’ mistress, while actors Gary Sinise and Ed Harris are also in the cast. iTHEi Friday, March 15, 2002 page 11 Radical Riopelle revolutionized art By Alan Hustak Southam News Jean-Paul Riopelle, who died Tuesday at the age of 78, was the most internationally acclaimed Canadian painter of the 20th century.“When Riopelle paints, his hand and wrist move within perimeters where, literally, Matisse, Monet, Courbet and his other heroes have moved,” American art critic Thomas B.Hess once wrote, “and if he does not follow their footsteps he is, in a sense, wearing their shoes.” Riopelle, who died at his home on lie aux Grues near Montmagny, Que., was the first Canadian artist whose paintings sold at auction for $1 million.His bold abstracts are in contemporary art museums around the world.“There are other Canadian artists who are now known internationally.What we tend to forget is that Riopelle was a star on the world stage since the 1950s,” Marcel Brisebois, director-general of Montreal’s Musee d’Art Contemporain, said Wednesday.“He was a comet in the artistic galaxy.He had such enthusiasm, such a lust for life, he grabbed everything life had to offer, lived every moment.That is was why he was so successful.” Riopelle began as an Automatiste, the idea being to paint “automatically,” without thinking, but later he developed his own abstract style, squeezing paint directly from the tube to create layers of amazing colour.He always insisted, however, that his work was figurative.A gifted but volatile bohemian, Riopelle blew the profits from the sale of his first picture carousing with friends.Singer Gilles Vigneault tells a story of visiting Riopelle in Paris in 1975.After a hard night’s partying, he watched as the artist hurled several of his paintings, then worth thousands of dollars, into the fireplace so the two men could keep warm.“I am not so so much an Impressionist as I am a depressionist,” he once said of himself.He often took delight in denying his own works, telling collectors who had spent a fortune on a painting that the work was a fake.The son of a building contractor and amateur architect, Riopelle was born in Montreal in early October 1923.He was baptized on Oct.7, the day generally given as his birth date.The most important influence in his formative years, however, was Ozias Leduc, the renowned Quebec landscape painter, whom Riopelle visited as a boy.Riopelle studied at the Ecole du Meuble de Montreal in 1939 where he got to know Paul-Emile Borduas, who inspired him to think outside the box.He took a few courses at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, and exhibited his first works at a salon when he was 17.His parents wanted him to become an engineer, and disapproved of Ri-opelle’s artistic ambitions.When they refused to support him, Riopelle did a stint as a fighter pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force.Then, after the Second World War ended, he moved to Paris in 1946.The same year he married Françoise L’Esperance; they later had two daughters, Yseult and Sylvie.He was living in France when he designed the cover for and signed the now-celebrated declaration of artistic independence, Refus Global, the radical 1948 manifesto that challenged artists to “break with conventions of repressed Quebec society.” Riopelle had his first solo exhibition at the Galerie Nina Dausset in Paris in 1949 and represented Canada at the 1954 Venice Biennale.Two years he later started exhibiting at the Pierre Matisse Gallery in New York.There he got to know Jackson Pollock, with whose paintings his were sometimes compared.To quote Newsweek, Riopelle’s work combined Pollock’s kinetic drive “with the elegance and cordon bleu quality of the School of Paris.” By then, few buyers were aware that Riopelle was a Canadian, and Riopelle wasn’t eager to be known as one.“Both English and French Canada have chips on their shoulders,” he once said.“Which is why I have no home.I am like a bird.” In 1957 Riopelle left his wife and daughters for an American painter, Joan Mitchell, and together he and Mitchell bought a property near Vetheuil near Paris where Claude Monet had once lived.Mitchell, however, was only one in a long line of passions in his life.Among the others: the circus, and automobiles.At one time, he owned five cars, including a Bugatti.The National Gallery of Canada mounted the first Riopelle retrospective in 1963, when he was 40, making Riopelle the youngest artist to be so honoured.“When a painter does good painting, he does it in the throes of terror,” Riopelle said at the 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poisoning lonely old gentlemen with their elderberry wine and burying their bodies in the cellar.The aunts are not the only unusual members of the family: cousin Theodore (Jason Westover) buries them, believing that he is Teddy Roosevelt digging the Panama Canal.While Mortimer tries to determine what to do, his murderous brother Jonathan (Frank Johnston-Main) shows up with sidekick Dr.Einstein (Roger De la Mare).The two criminals intend to lie low while the bungling Einstein provides plastic surgery to disguise Jonathan’s identity.The play will run for eight days over two weeks, including Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m.and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.Tickets can be purchased at the door but reservations are strongly advised.To reserve tickets, call the box office at 450-263-1061.Opening night performances are available at Brome Lake Books and L.L.Brome in Knowlton.Tout le monde peut risquer de faire UNE CRISE CARDIAQUE À CAUSE DU CHOLESTÉROL.The Knowlton Players present Arsenic and Old Lace at the Knowlton Playhouse for an eighPpetformance run from March 14 to 24.Knowlton Players stage classic American farce page 14 Friday, March 15, 2002 Record Court clears way for disabled vets to sue Ottawa By Mike Blanchfield Southam News rr-jhe federal government has lost its appeal of a $1.6-billion class action .L lawsuit brought on behalf of mentally infirm war veterans.The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday the government breached the trust of aged veterans of the two world wars through its “pernicious” mismanagement of their pensions over many decades.The government is considering whether to appeal the case to the Supreme Court of Canada, which could leave the matter unresolved for months or years.The ruling leaves the government liable for a massive court-ordered payout to fix a problem bureaucrats uncovered 30 years ago, but that successive Liberal and Progressive Conservative governments failed to remedy.The appeal court ruled “the Crown breached its fiduciary duty by failing to invest or pay interest on these funds.” The opposition critic for Veterans Affairs urged the government not to appeal, accusing it of stalling the case until the litigants die off.“They think that by delaying it, they can keep putting it through a series of court actions until there’s none of these people left, and the pressure will come off,” Canadian Alliance MP Roy Bailey said in an interview Wednesday.“I think it’s an immoral thing, personally.You’re dealing with people who put their lives on the line here.” The aging class of veterans has shrunk A RECONNAISSANCES ESTR1E 2002 GALA « RECONNAISSANCES ESTRIE » 2002 The « Reconnaissances Estrie » awards honour Townships businesses and organizations who have distinguished themselves by displaying great dedication and know-how on the region’s social and economic scenes.Canada Economic Development, Bell and Les caisses populaires Desjardins de l’Estrie are proud to support La Chambre de 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sparked several years ago when the niece of Joseph Patrick Authorson discovered her uncle had not been paid interest dating back to his hospitalization in the early 1940s.Authorson, 87, returned home shellshocked from the Second World War, suffering from schizophrenia, and has been institutionalized most of life.He is unaware that a court battle is now being waged in his name, Lenore Ma-joros, his niece, said Wednesday from her home in southwestern Ontario.“He’s a sweet old gentleman doing well for his years.But he’s now at the point where he suffers a little bit of dementia along with everything else,” she explained.“There are a lot of other veterans there, who are aware, so I think they’ll be congratulating him.” Authorson’s lawyer Raymond Colautti said the government should settle the case.Even if the Supreme Court agrees to hear the appeal, Colautti said, “do they really think a majority of the Supreme Court of Canada is going to say anything other than what everybody else has been 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elected executives, and fewer than a half-dozen of Quebec’s 75 ridings have duly elected exec- Former Tory MP Heward utives,” Grafftey said.“Only Grafftey.once we have addressed these issues can we seriously concentrate on party fundraising.And we are in dire need of funds because the party is currently millions in debt and is financing on a trust fund.” The leadership review is “neither for nor against” Clark, Grafftey said, but is a way to break out of that status quo.Grafftey’s comments come in the days leading up to the March 23 meeting of the Quebec wing of the party in Joliette.This, in preparation for a national meeting to be held in Edmonton in August.He predicted few Quebecers will be at that meeting, because of the $2,000 cost of getting there.“That might be the party strategy, so that there will be as few dissenters as possible at the national meeting,” he said.“That is why it is so imperative that the Quebec wing express its sentiments at the meeting in Joliette.” Grafftey said Clark shut down riding offices in Quebec since the last elections.He said they should be re-opened to recruit new members and raise needed funds.This should be followed by a grass roots consultation to form party strategy and policy, “.giving Canadians a new vision for a new millennium,” he said.Grafftey was first elected to represent Brome-Missisquoi in 1962, and was re-elected five more times.In 1979 he served as Science minister during the brief Clark government, when he was the only Tory MP from Quebec.Though retired from politics, Grafftey returned to the political ring in the November 2000 federal election to take on incumbent Brome-Missisquoi MP Denis Paradis, a Liberal.Campaigning with a broken shoulder, Grafftey lost, but still managed to garner the second highest number of votes among Conservative candidates in Quebec.Richmond-Arthabaska’s André Bachand held onto his seat, and is presently the only Quebec Tory MP in Ottawa.“Party members will decide the future of the once-great party of McDonald and Cartier,” he said.“Either they will vote to take power and win the next election, or they will vote to end the party's influence as a force in Canadian politics.” FILE PHOTO M0Ï; : ' ':•***,l page 20 Friday, March 15, 2002 RECORD .SPORTS =^———— Lady Cougars enter March Madness SUNDAY, MARCH 17th AT 4 P.M.LES CASTORS HOST THE HULL OLYMPIQUES www.castors.net FRIDAY, MARCH 15th AT 8 P.M.LES CASTORS HOST THE DRUMMONDVILLE VOLTIGEURS By Arash Madani Special to The Record Lennoxville Although the true March Madness began yesterday throughout the United States, it’s tonight that the Cinderella run for the Lady Cougars begins as AA basketball playoffs kicks off in Shawinigan.After rolling through the final stretch of the regular season with consecutive victories, the fourth seeded Cougars (9-5) visit the first place Collège de Shawinigan Électriks on the road for a chance at qualifying for the provincial championship tournament.An upset victory would clinch Champlain’s entry into the event, while a loss would mean the Cougars would have to await the fate of other club’s to sneak into the event.“As funny as it may sound, we’re optimistic going into this one,” said Champlain head coach Mike Hickey, who guided his club to the provincials a year ago.“We’re coming off of our best game of the season (a 83-15 thrashing of the Drummondville Voltigeurs last Friday) against not the greatest of opponents, but we played really well.Anytime you beat a team by 40 points, you’ve played really well.” Shaw’inigan swept the regular-season double-dip between INFORMATION: 346-3739 these two clubs.On Nov.23, the Électriks smoked the Cougars 78-61, despite double digit outputs from guards Anne-Sophie Robitaille and Julie Pel-lerin.Three weeks ago in Shawinigan, Champlain dropped a tight one, 62-57, and are looking for redemption at a time when it matters most.“They key is we have to limit Karen Trepanier, who scorched us for 29 points the last time we played,” said Hickey, referring to the Électriks star, who also dumped in 24 against the Cougars at Mitchell Gymnasium.“We’re simulating Shawinigan’s pressure and man-to-man defences all week, and have been practicing against good players (from the Bishop’s Gaiters) and we think we can beat them.” All week, the Cougars have been feisty and intense in practice as they hope to return to the provincial tournament — the site of their sixth place finish from a season to go.According to Hickey, the experience of playing in the big show a year ago will give his team an added boost as they prepare for the Électriks.“Julie, Erica (Beltrano) and Anne-Sophie have been there before and they know what it’s like, so that’s a big plus," said the head coach.“We’ll look to them for leadership, and what those three have done for us this year has been very exceptional.“We’re still counting on a lot of first year players — or first semester players for some — to get the job done.To make the provincials, for our eight kids coming back next year, would be a tremendous experience.I don’t think at the beginning of the year, that many people gave us a chance to go back to provincials.The reality of the situation is that a fourth place team is going up against a first place team in their gym.If we fall short, we fall short, but not without a lack of effort.” RECORD FILE PHOTO Erica Beltrano and the Champlain Cougars women’s team look to avenge two regular season losses to the Collège de Shawinigan Électriks tonight as 'AA playoffs get underway.jfljH BP’#' .1 orthopedics Oxybec Médical OXYBEC MÉDICAL 218, rue King Ouest Sherbrooke Tél.S 66-8711 Verthopidit; tut/setu hunuUn, - i RECORD Friday, March 15, 2002 page 21 ftoootooooooooo Sports Notebook Upsets begin as Kent beats Oklahoma St.Kent State wasted no time pulling off the first upset of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.Demetric Shaw scored 21 points, and Trevor Huffman added 18 as 10th-seeded Kent State beat No.7 Oklahoma State 65H51 on Thursday in the South Regional for its 19th straight victory.Huffman had 10 points in the first half as the Golden Flashes built a 30-15 lead with about five minutes left in the period and held on through several second-half rallies by the Cowboys (23-9).Oklahoma State hurt itself with poor shooting, finishing 21-of-53 (39.6 per cent) from the field.On TV Friday • NCAA BASKETBALL: noon, 2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m„ 10 p.m„ South or Midwest regional first round, Sportsnet • GOLF: 1 p.m., LPGA Ping Banner Health — second round; 6 p.m., PGA Bay Hill Invitational, second round (same-day tape), TSN • CURLING: 3 & 8 p.m., Nokia Brier, playoffs, (TSN, RDS) • NLL: Montreal Express at at Albany, RDS • AUTO RACING: 12 a.m., Formula One Grand Prix of Malaysia Qualifying, TSN, RDS Saturday • SOCCER: 10 a.m., Man Untd vs West Ham, Sportsnet.• SKIING: 11 a.m., World Cup, RDS • NCAA BASKETBALL: 1, 3, 5:30, 8 p.m.South or West Regional second round, Sportsnet, CBS • CURLING: 1 p.m., Nokia Brier, semi-finals, TSN, RDS • GOLF: 3 p.m., Bay Hill Invitational, third round, NBC • NHL3 p.m„ Detroit Red Wings at Boston Brains, ABC; 7 pm., Carolina Hurricanes at Montreal Canadiens, CKSH; 10 pan., Washington Capitals at Edmonton Oilers, CBC.• UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL: 4 p.m.CIS Tournament, first semifinal; 7 p.m, second semifinal, TSN • AUTO RACING: 1:30, 2 a.m., Formula One Grand Prix of Malaysia, TSN, RDS.Sunday • NCAA BASKETBALL: noon, 2:30, 5 p.m., East or Midwest regional, second round, Sportsnet, CBS •NBA noon, Orlando Magic at Philadelphia 76ers, CFCF.• AUTO RACING: 12:30 p.m., NASCAR WC Carolina Dodge Dealers 400, Fox; 4 p.m., IRL Bmbardier ATV Copper World Indy 200, TSN • CURLING: 1:30 p.m., Nokia Brier, semi-finals, TSN, RDS • TENNIS: 1:30 p.m., Pacific Life Open, singles final, ABC • GOLF: 2:30 p.m., PGA Bay Hill Invitational, final round, NBC (4:30 RDS) 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 • QMJHL: Friday, Drummonville Voltigeurs at Sherbrooke Castors, Palais des Sports, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Hull Olympiques at Sherbrooke Castors, Palais des Sports, 4 p.m.• CEGEP HOCKEY: Friday, Provincial Championship (best three out of five) St.Laurent at Champlain Cougars, W.B.Scott Arena, 8:30 p.m.• TENNIS: Friday to Sunday, Quebec provincials, boy’s under 18, Rock Forest recreation centre (continued from Maych 21-24) Cougars open final ice series with St.Laurent ‘We must play our game’: Laflamme By Mike Hickey Special to the Record The Champlain Cougars men’s hockey team host the St.Laurent Patriotes in the opening game of the best-of-five series tonight to determine who will win the last Quebec Major College Hockey Championship.The five-team league will disband at the end of this season after a 30-year run, and the Cougars would like nothing better than to take home the final league trophy.They just wish they were playing the Levis-Luzon Faucons rather than the Patriotes.The Cougars advanced to the finals by virtue of a three-game sweep over College Lefleche while the Patriotes upset Levis 3-1.The Cougars captured the regular season title and wanted a chance to extract some revenge from the club that eliminated them in the playoff finals the last two seasons.“We are disappointed that we are not playing Levis, there is no doubt about that,’’said team captain Pierre-Luc Gosselin.“They are the team that beat us last year, and we wanted to beat them in the finals.” Gosselin knows his club must prepare for the Patriotes the same way they were preparing for a possible Levis series.“We know St.Laurent is a good team, and we can’t afford to take them lightly,” he added.Head coach Sylvain Laflamme, who has done a masterful job with the Cougars this season, feels the key to victory is for Champlain to play its game and not react to what St.Laurent does.“We must play our game which is playing good defensive hockey and skating,” Laflamme said.“Sure, we rather be playing Levis because we wanted to pay them back for beating us last year.But now we to concentrate on playing St.Laurent and focus on what we have to do to win.The Patriotes are coming off a tightly contested Cougars team captain Pierre-Luc Gosselin leads his team into playoff action tonight against the Patriotes.semi-final series that saw two games go into overtime and all four games decided by a single goal.“We don’t know how they are going to play.Are they going to use 1-2-2 trap or will they try an be physical and try to intimidate us?Whatever they do we have to just play our game.” St.Laurent-was the first CEGEP to field a hockey team back in 1969 and Laflamme respects the school’s tradition.“They take a lot of pride in their hockey program, and they are a strong opponent,” the head coach said.“We wanted to play Levis, but St.Laurent proved to be a better team by beating them last week.The Cougars, who still hope to field a team next year, wants to go down in history as last team to win the CEGEP hockey league, and in the end doesn’t matter who the opponent is, just the final results.Game time tonight is 8:30 p.m.at the W.B.Scott Arena in Lennoxville.OR FOR n L A MONTAGNE Mont Bellevue Snow, last 24hrs (Cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (Cm): 3 Open Trails: 6/6 Mont Glen Snow, last 24hrs (Cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (Cm): 5 Open Trails: 29/32 Lift Hours: N/A Mont Orford Snow, last 24hrs (Cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (Cm): 0 Open Trails: 30/52 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.We invite you to the Volvo Estrie Auto Centre race.Sun., March 17.A race for skiers and riders of 18 years and over.Many prizes.Check our ski conditions also at: www.skiorford.com Lift Hours: 9 a.m.- 3:45 p.m.Montjoye Snow, last 24hrs (Cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (Cm): 1 Open Trails: 10/20 Lift Hours: N/A Owl’s Head Snow, last 24hrs (Cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (Cm): 18 Open Trails: 41/41 Lift Hours: N/A Ski Bromont Snow, last 24hrs (Cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (Cm): 7 Open Trails: 25/45 Lift Hours: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.Sutton Snow, last 24hrs (Cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (Cm): 3 Open Trails: 53/53 Lift Hours: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.Jay Peak (Vermont) Snow, last 24hrs (Cm): 0 Snow, last 7 days (Cm): 10 Open Trails: 75/75 Lift Hours: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. page 22 Friday, March 15, 2002 THE' Cïmrcf) ©trectorp Anglican Church of Canada United Church of Canada ST.PETER’S CHURCH 355 Dufferin Street, Sherbrooke (819) 564-0279 Sunday 10:00 a.m.Holy Eucharist Anglican Church of Canada ST.GEORGE’S CHURCH LENNOXVILLE 84 Queen St., 819-346-5564 Rector: Rev.Keith Dickerson Sunday, March 17 8:00 a.m.Holy Communion 9:30 a.m.Holy Communion Sunday School + Nursery Contemporary Worship (L.Hall) 7:00 p.m.PROCLAMATION Concert Presbyterian Church in Canada ST.ANDREW S CHURCH (819) 346-5840 Services held at St.George’s Church 84 Queen, Lennoxville Minister: Rev.Blake Walker Organist: Anthony Davidson SUNDAY 11:30 a.m.Morning Worship & Sunday School Message: “Symphony From the New World" Advance Notice Sun.March 24, 3:00 p.m.PALM SUNDAY HYMN SING fellowship hour following Invitation to sing with the Combined Choir - Practice, Friday, March 22, 7:00 p.m.cendial melcMte to- att! Plymouth-Trinity Dufferin at Montreal, in Sherbrooke 346-6373 Minister: Rev.Jane Aikman Organist: Pamela Gill Eby Sunday — Lent 5 10:30 a.m.Morning Worship Sunday School & Nursery United Church of Canada LENNOXVILLE UNITED CHURCH Corner of Queen and Church St.(819) 565-8449 Minister: Rev.Jim Potter Organist: Maryse Simard Sunday 10:00 a.m.Worship & Sunday School followed by coffee hour.Attend the church of your choice Ayer’s Cliff Women’s Institute On March 8th Audrey Gale was hostess for the Ayer’s Cliff W.I.meeting.The president Lorraine Harrison welcomed the members and thanked Audrey for having the meeting, which opened with the Collect and Salute to the Flag.Motto: Don’t find fault, find a remedy.Roll Call: Answered by six members bringing a birthday or get well card.Program: Pay one cent for every inch of your waist line, which Lorraine took care of, at this time.Minutes were read and accepted after two additions.Correspondence: A letter from Serena Wintle, advising convenors that at the Conference in 2003, there will be tables for rent to “crafters” who are interested in selling some of their articles.Treasurer report: The card party held on February 23rd was very successful, leaving us with a good balance.Convenors reports: Agriculture - Lorraine stated that sugaring was well underway.Environment - Muriel mentioned the Rivers and Lakes Foundation are working along the banks of the Tomifobia and Goaticook rivers.Canadian Industries - Muriel told about the seamstresses, who work at S.P.apparel in Granby, travelling to Salt Lake City.They headed a team of seamstresses responsible for all the men’s and women’s Jersey’s at the Olympics.Each player had four Jersey’s.Education - Irene read about the Caisse Populaire Desjardins de Stanstead offered bursaries totalling $5600.00 for 2001.Home Ec.and Health: Muriel said this is Nutrition month and there will be blood pressure clinic on March 11th from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.International Affairs: Muriel stated that the security tax for air flights will be increased from $15.00 to $24.00.Safety - Doreen watch out for icy patches when walking.Sunshine - Lorraine had sent several cards.New business: Daffodils are coming March 21, and the County meeting is March 19 at the Community Centre in North hatley.Irene adjourned the meeting and a pleasant social hour followed.Aileen Lord Golden Age Club Mansonville To our sick and shut in members we wish you “Good Health” and hope it comes to you real soon.We miss you -Kay and George Bailey, Verlie Aiken, Alfred Vintinner and Ida MacKay.Today’s menu of baked beans, hot dogs, pickles, cottage cheese and johnny cake was a good meal for a cold day, for dessert we had cookies and chocolate pudding.Thanks go to Huguette Levoy, George Hamelin and Rita Mar-coux.Louise Oliver won the half and half game.“500” winners were Karl Stein-bach and Rita Marcoux.Door prizes were won by J.Laliberté, D.Woodard, M.& G.Gauvin, R.Smith, H.Wiener, G.Hamelin, J.Jersey, C.George, H.Levoy, R.Landry, G.Scheinks, E.and T.Ducharme, K.Steinbach and R.Mossa.Game winners were H.Levoy, D.Woodard, G.Hamelin, J.Jersey, R.Mossa, H.Wiener, and M.Gauvin.Rita Mossa Stanstead North Women’s Institute meeting The Stanstead North Women’s Institute met at the home of Doris Gibson on March 7, 2002.Due to the absence of our president Phyllis, the meeting was chaired by Gertrude.She welcomed the eight members and thanked Doris for opening her home to us.The meeting began with the Mary Stewart Collect and the Oath of Citizenship.This month was Sunshine and the motto was “All People smile in the same language.” The roll call was to bring a stamped greeting card.The minutes were read by Gertrude and approved by Ruth Putney.Treasurer Ruth read her report.Correspondence was read: A thank you from Irene Johnston and one from Doris Gibson for rose bowls received when they are ill.Everyone was reminded of the county meeting which will be held on March 19.Convenors reports: Agriculture: Doris read an article about a pair of grants received to help rural development in the Eastern Townships.Citizenship and Legislation: Gertrude read about Harvey Stevens, Development agent for Stanstead, hosting a well attended meeting when tourism, health care, youth employment economis development was discussed.She also noted that the MRC Mayers want police services extended to all 19 municipalities and that Stanstead would have its own police officer.Education: Irene read that the school board’s top priorities was to improve French.There is a need to increase the minimum amount of French being taught and improvement to be made in language and math scores.Environment: Jackie told us about the cold weather recently in Florida that much of the South could affect the strawberry, blueberry and tomato crops.Cultural activities: Elane read from the Stanstead Historical newsletter that the Colby Curtis museum was working in close cooperation with Sunnyside, Jardin des Frontières and the College des Ursulines to prepare for 2 exhibitions.Home Ecnomics and Health: Gertrude told us that the regular use of painkillers could worsen kidney disease.She also noted that Vitamin C was good for the eyes.International Affairs: Elane noted that the hockey jerseys for the Olympics at Salt Lake City were made by a Granby firm.SP Apparel and that 2 seamstrices went to the Olympics to do alterations and repairs, etc.Everyone was reminded to bring items for the QWI Convention to the April meeting, which will be held at the home of Ruby Simpson on April 4.Ruth had prepared a game to see how many words could be made from Women’s Institute.The winners were Elane and Irene.Doris served a tasty tea of sandwiches and her birthday cake as it was her birthday.Gertrude Ketcham, secretary The new Rolling Hills Restaurant Come meet Susan, the new owner, in a quaint, cosy atmosphere with fireplace and superb view.«Q* «X» «O* Open 7 (lays weekdays from 6 a.in.gK/fSunday brunch 7.95 only «Æ» 9 a.in.to 1 p.m.Be 5%r NOT ONLY FOR TRUCKERS! 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RECORD Military Whist party Danville On Saturday, March 2nd, a spring-like evening, 40 people gathered in the basement of the Danville-Asbestos Trinity United Church for a Military Whist Party, sponsored by Golden Rule #13.The first prize winner of the maple syrup with 30 points were Ian and Shirley Smith and Francis and Judy Saf-fin.The first door prize went to Bob Collins.Many other door prizes went to Dorothy Thompson, Eleanor Besmar-gian, Isabelle Lacroix, Jose Legendre, Dorothy and Ronald Evans, Marion Sutherland, Helen Healy, Allan Banfill, Grace Taylor, Eileen Perkins, Edna Smith, Audrey Millar, Patsy Millar, Winnie Patterson, Annie, Pearl Goode-nough, Rachel Willey, Harold Willey, Jean and Ross Davidson, Evelyn and George Horan, Majorie Barlow, Ethel Mastine, Kaye Brock, Sheila Barlow, Therese Poisson, Mary Lefebvre, Marion MacAllister, Fran Dewar, Blanche Mas-tine, Hazel Carson, Winnie Patterson, and Margaret Blake.Coffee and sweetbreads were served for refrehsments at the end of the evening.All profits from this evening will be used to send children to summer camp.Many thanks to everyone who donated prizes.Marlene Brown Stanbridge East Thelma Rhicard The SEWI was held at the Farm home of Erma TenEyck and was nicely decorated for the date of Feb.14th.A donation will be sent to the Adelaide Hoodless Homestead to commemorate the Institute’s Founders Day on the 19th.Birchton Muriel Prescott Irene Matheson, Mayotta and Grant Taylor, Serena and Gilbert Wintle spent an evening with Helen Taylor and Dennis.After a delicious pot luck supper they enjoyed a few games of 500.Afternoon callers of Hazel and Arthur Rogers were Pat MacKinnon and Stanley and Betty Logan of Lennoxville.They enjoyed birthday cake with Arthur.On Arthur Roger’s birthday, Gordon Rogers arrived with dinner to which Bain and Darlene Rogers from Lennoxville joined Arthur and Hazel.Nick and Heather Turchyn spent a few days visiting Gerry and Charlotte Robinson in Johnstown, Ont.Several friends and relatives called to see them at Robinsons, Elaine Moore from Brockville, Sandra Dacu and son, Max, from Prescott, Jim and Marlene Moore and Marion Richards of Johnstown.Wendy and Bruce Lawlor and children of Montreal were visiting her parents at that time.Gerald and Charlotte Robinson from Johnstown, Ont., were afternoon visitors of Nick and Heather Turchyn and also of Muriel Prescott, who accompanied them to Deenie King’s, where all enjoyed a delicious chicken supper.We were sorry to hear the sad news that Mildred Judge had passed away on March 4th in New Brunswick.In Memoriams Death Death BALL, Edward Carl - In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away on March 16, 2000.As time unfolds another year Memories keep you ever near, Silent thoughts of times together Hold memories that will last forever.PEARL AND FAMILY BIGGS, Ethel - In loving memory of a dear wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who left us six years ago, March 15,1996.May the winds of love blow softly And whisper so you’ll hear, How much we miss and love you As we pass another year.Loved and remembered by YOUR FAMILY BIGGS, Ethel - In loving memory of a dear wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away on March 15,1996.Memory drifts to scenes long past, Time rolls on, but memories last; Sunshine passes, shadows fall, Love’s remembrance outlast all.YOUR LOVING FAMILY HENDERSON, Dora - In loving memory of our mother who passed away March 16, 2001.She was so dear to us Her memory will live on Just as a fragrance of a rose Still lingers when it’s gone.Her beauty that was hers alone In thought is with us still And in our hearts our love for her Still lives and always will.Sadly missed and always remembered.YOUR FAMILY Obituary HARRIA BRENDA MacDONALD MacLEOD Died peacefully at Sherman Residence in Scotstown on March 3, 2002, four days following her 104th birthday.She was born in Gould, Que., in 1898, the youngest of five to Donald T.MacDonald and Marion Nicholson.She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth R.MacLeod in 1991 after having celebrated more than 70 years of marriage.She was the sole survivor of the original congregation of St.Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Scotstown and served in many capacities, including secretary /treasurer for more than 25 years.Harria contributed to many of the towns interests and activities including a history of its early settlers.Funeral service was held at St.Pauls Presbyterian, conducted by Rev.Blake Walker and assisted by Rev.Ross Davidson.She is survived by her four daughters: Miriam Livingstone, Eleanor Whitley, Dorothy Bracken and Kay Schieder, 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.Interment will be in Gould Cemetery.Jk, Æ WINSLOW, Dollores - Passed away peacefully at St.Joseph Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, March 3, 2002 in her 63rd year.She was a long time resident of Sherbrooke and employed at the City Hall for over 40 years.Survived by sisters Isabelle (Kiki), Hatley, Quebec, Carmen (Robert Steven), Hamilton, Ontario and many nieces and nephews.Notice of memorial service and interment to be held in Sherbrooke, will be announced at a later date.As a tribute to her memory, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.“Sadly missed, always remembered”.Card of Thanks POTVIN, Pat - The children of the late Pat Potvin would like to express a sincere thank you to the many friends, neighbours and relatives for all the love, kindness and support shown to her during her illness and their offerings of condolences.Special thanks to Doris Hodge for the countless hours that she spent at the hospital with Mom and to May Banks and the members of the Brome Squares for their endless support.Special thanks also to Kay Paquette and Mom’s friends for the wonderful food at her memorial reception.ANDY, DEBBIE, LOUISE, KAREN Please consider this a personal thank you.JPD JOLY RIENDEAU &DUKE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS A.Jackson Noble, ca Estate Planning and Settlement Services Administration of Mandates & Powers of Attorney ElderCare™ Services Lennoxville; (819)346-0333 Sherbrooke: (819)566-2575 « Cowansville: (450)263-4123 9 KNOWLEDGE AND KNOW-HOW ¦ ¦-¦xiSfe, ¦ BAKER, Dr.Bruce Earle - In his 85th year, Bruce died peacefully at his home in Stanbridge East, on March 13, 2002.Beloved husband of the late Saxe Cornell.Dear Dad of Peter (Elizabeth), Susan (Tony), Philip (Francine), Robert (Lise) and Jeffrey (Robyn).Grandfather of Matthew, Carrie, Johnny, Alison, William, Geneviève, Robert, Hayden, Taylor and Adam.The family would like to express their sincere thanks to his companion of many years, Isabelle Laflamme, for all the loving care she provided to him over the years.Resting at J.Dion & Fils Funeral Home, Bedford, Que.Visitation on Tuesday, March 19, from 2 - 5 p.m., and 7 - 9 p.m., and on Wednesday, from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.The funeral will be held at St.James Anglican Church, Stanbridge East, Que., on Wednesday, March 20 at 2:00 p.m.Donations to the Oncology Department of Brome Missisquoi Perkins Hospital, Cowansville, Que., J2K 1K3 would be gratefully appreciated by the family.Salon Funéraire Joseph Dion et fils Ltée, 215, rue Rivière, Bedford, Que., J0J 1A0, tel.: (450) 248-2911, fax: (450) 248-3749.“For those who believe in you.Lord, life is not destroyed; it is transformed.” We sincerely appreciated your friendship and support at the death of Mrs.Clara Champagne Cleveland, February 16th, 2002, at the age of 91.We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.The family would like this “thank you” considered as personal. page 24 Friday, March 15, 2002 THEi •*r # Smile sweetly, and stay out Ann Landers Dear Ann Landers: At a recent family gathering, my brother’s wife, “Allison,” told us she was no longer speaking to my father and wanted us to do the same.When 1 asked her what had happened, she said he owed her money.Dad apparently borrowed from my brother and Allison because he had lost his job.My wife, the peacemaker, talked to Dad and said he should try to make payments on the loan as a sign of good faith.Dad made his first payment last month and plans to make them regularly.We thought the matter was closed, but we were wrong.Allison is still angry with my father and believes everyone in the family should stop speaking to him until the entire loan is paid back.Two days ago, I received a note from Allison saying they were strapped for cash (I don’t believe it).She expects us to repay them for several cash gifts they have given us over the past five years.It is her way of telling us we have to choose between her or my father.We have no intention of doing this.Allison has a history of holding grudges, and we do not want to be a part of it.However, my brother is taking her side, which makes the situation more difficult.I would like to heal this rift without damaging my relationship with Allison, but I’m not sure how.Do you have any ideas?— Still Speaking in Pennsylvania Dear Pennsylvania: You cannot heal the rift unless Allison is willing to meet you halfway, which she is not.Give her whatever money she thinks you owe, and do not accept any more “gifts” from her.Her “gifts” are too expensive.Under no circumstances should you be drawn into her fights with your dad or anyone else.Smile sweetly, and stay out of her battles.Dear Ann landers: I am a 48-year-old divorced woman.My children are in college and live away from home.I own my home and have a terrific job.I recently met a wonderful man who is six years younger than I am.“Gabe” is romantic, caring and faithful, and he adores me.He is divorced and pays child support for three children.It will be another eight years before the youngest is ready for college.Gabe is often short on cash, although he manages.So what is the problem?Gabe is planning to pop the question soon.I am well aware of how expensive and timeconsuming it is to raise children.Frankly, I don’t know if I am willing to put in that kind of money and effort again.of her battles I love Gabe and think we could be happy together, but my head is telling me to run.What should I do?- A New Life in California Dear New life: Do Gabe a favor.Refuse his marriage proposal.You are not ready to marry a man who has young children.Furthermore, his children deserve a stepmother who is glad to do the job.If Gabe is willing to wait until his children are grown, you might be happy together.If not, say goodbye and move on.Dear Ann Landers: I read the letter from “Too Old in Texas,” whose niece kept sending her cards with paper confetti inside.Last February, my best friend died after being hit by a car.On the day of the funeral, I saw his older sister throw something on his casket.After the services, I asked what she was doing.She replied, “I am making him swear in heaven.” Every year, she sent him cards with confetti, and he always phoned her, swearing and laughing.The confetti on his casket was in remembrance of the laughter they shared.— New York Memories Dear N.Y.: Your letter brought a lump to my throat.Thanks for writing.Confidential to Margo: Happy Birthday, darling daughter.And thanks for adding the priceless gift of Dr.Ron Weintraub to our “family portrait.” Royal Canadian Legion Br.10, Sherbrooke holds general meeting Open House On the occasion of Maxwell Jones’ 90th birthday, an Open House will be held at the Anglican Church, Lennoxville on Saturday, March 23 from 3 p.m.to 5 p.m.Best wishes only.Birthday/ Card Shower Someone Special! Nelson Partington on his 90th birthday, March 29th, a card shower, Place Sanborn, 999 Sanborn St., Ayer's Cliff, Que., JOB ICO.The general meeting of the month was held at Br.10 on Monday February the 25th.The meeting was opened in English by the past president Eillen Kerr and was conducted by the president Paul Pelchat with approximately 30 members present.The president initiated one new member.The secretary Mark Gosselin read the minutes of the last general meeting and executive meetings those were accepted he also read out the financial report for the past month this was adopted.It was decided that Gilles Lussier will bé going as a delegate from our branch to attend the National Convention being held in June in Edmonton, Alberta.President reminded all members that St.Patrick’s Day Party will be held here at Br, 10 on March 16th opening at 10:30 with Irish coffee and there will be entertainment during the afternoon with drawings every hour and that the ladies will be serving a good old homemade beef stew, from 5-7 p.m.in the evening there will be the usual Saturday night dance also mentioned that there would be no bingo on Sunday, March 17th as there is going to be District Meeting here at our Happy Birthday Jo-Annl from all your friends branch.Reports was heard from chairman of different committees.Here are some of the branch activities: Tuesday night - Darts (house league) 7:30 p.m.Thursday night - Cribbage, 8 p.m.Friday night suppers - 5;7 p.m.followed by Darts at 7:30 p.m.Saturday night dancing in the lounge, 8:30 p.m.to closing.Sunday - Bingo 1:30 p.m.Take note that Sunday, March 17th, no bingo.There will be a Ham Bingo on Sunday, March 24,1:30 p.m.Saturday, March 30th, Easter Dance.There will be no bingo on Easter Sunday, at the end of the meeting the President presented a peace keeping medal to Mario Lambert.Being no other business the meeting was adjourned and a photo was taken of the new executive for 2002 which will be sent into the Record.Violet McNab, publicity Royal Canadian Legion Br.10, Sherbrooke, new executive for 2002 Shown in photo left to right: Comrade J.L.Prefontaine, acting sargent arms; Comrade M.Kerr, director; Comrade J.Kerr, Director; Comrade M.Gosselin, director; Comrade E.Kerr, imitiate past president; Comrade W.Moore, 1st Vice President; Comrade P.Pelchat, president; Comrade R.Stebenne, youth committee; Comrade M.Stickles, 2nd vice president; Comrade J.G.St.Louis, director.89th Birthday Happy birthday to a very special Mom and Nanta.Ivy Hatch of St.Francis Manor will celebrate her 89th birthday on Saturday, March 16 Love from your family Friday, March 15, 2002 page 25 RECORD CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are createc from quotations by famous people, past and present Each letter ir the cipher stands lor another Today's clue: U equals W ‘LG WUTJB OKIG SH 'GA RHKOR JN, LGIWJYG DHJ XG RHOOW AGGS ‘GA WBB IHAKOR ZHUO.’ VKAAD ZJXWOSG PREVIOUS SOLUTION — 'Music does not exist until it is performed.' -Benjamin Britten 'Strange how potent cheap music is.' - Noël Coward CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Calebnty Cipher cryptograms are cheated from quotations Dy famous people past and present Each letter m tne cipher stands ter another Today's clue Laquais O ‘NX YXDWSJTINX KTSXUJ J Y N K Y Z ; N JKNXZSXD.NEKYMFNMZ L'INWWYA EMYXOTINX NX SMSJTINX ’ - N C J K S X eiuejna Auiuiip - ,'umop Ëujuioo ne aie, iseui euuo6 aj.no/ asneoaq dn 6u|o6 uia, 01 aoiu injMe ag.— NOliFITOS SHOIABUd Kit n’ Carlyle lwright@ic.net lûm To A /VAP I‘z www.comics.com OtMtMC Lu«s AMtciUton To help you quit smoking Alley Oop f WHAT A MESS.’ ES, BUT TH6 VE.R WATER THE MESSAGE MUST STAY VISIBLE; fUiNoee cover of darkness W OOOLA AND SHE WORK.ON GETTING A MESSAGE WRITTEN IN HOPES SOMEONE WILL FIND THEM/ v Riv WOULD WAAH AWAY THE MESSAGE IT WOULD BE.EASIER TO WRITE WITH A CHARRED STICK Arlo & Janis I ADMIT, Û6U& è£êA5 G6UUI0&0Y IUTe(2fôfeO 0 6TUDYIUÛA(er 4Y—\ WHE^F DOCS H6 t uokin1 i’m sorrv, That u»ks ' FOR BRAIN- 1 ¦— - WHERE9 Kortnev?LIKE IT FkSHT 1HeR& WE DONT QBRRV That KIND OF V c BLUDGEON I.you SOT IT'R KCCK, L movi WKCKE TF£Y GOT TON OF '£f\ FFteC ! 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Clean driveways for winter, do odd jobs, repair jobs, yard work, carpenter jobs, painting, etc., chores for farmers, and have truck and trailer.Call Bruce at (819) 842-2025.Courses PRIVATE SINGING LESSONS given in French.Popular music.Few places available.Call Maryse at (819) 822-2328.140 Professional Services INCOME TAX Personal Income Tax returns by professional.Reasonable rates.Lennoxville and area.James R.Baker (819) 562-7255 weekends.100 Job Opportunities 100 Job Opportunities UNI VERS I T Ê BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY We are presently seeking a Director of Research Services to oversee the operations of the Research Office.Please refer to www.ubishoDs.ca/drs for more information on this position.Applications should be addressed to Dr.Jonathan Rittenhouse, Vice-Principal, Bishop’s University, Lennoxville, J1M 1Z7, or faxed to (819) 822-9661, by Friday, March 22, in the latest. ¦ ¦fa Record Friday, March 15, 2002 page 27 CLASSIFIED | Job Opportunities I Job Opportunities 190 Job Opportunities 1QQ Job Opportunities ^Miscellaneous Semes 150 Computers Courville Geriatric Centre 5305 Courville Avenue, Box 580, Waterloo Qc JOE 2N0, Tel.: (450) 539-1821 We are a specialized long term care facility for the elderly.We are at the fine point of technology with all the latest in modem equipment.Several positions for Nurse’s Aide available You wish to work in a caring environment giving quality care?We are “Loving hearts and Caring Hands” We are looking forward to having you on our team.If you are interested, please contact Mrs.Christiane Bessette, (450) 539-1821 vocal box 227, or fax your CV to (450) 539-1937.NEED SOMETHING typed or translated?I can help.Work done from my home.Call (819) 563-9693.UPHOLSTERY - Free estimate, pickup and delivery.Fabric samples available.Spring and frame repair.Call Steve (819) 889-2519.tllii Computers NEW FOR 2002 MODEL MS 310 h 19995 SAVE $150 Model Price Rebate 017 *20 025 *70 026 '100 036 *110 ST/HL Number one in the world.QUALITY AT ANY PRICE.WARRANTY SCIES à chaîne'' CLMJDE C4RUER v 45 Craig St.South, COOKSHIRE • (819) 875-3847 1-800-909-3847 Music Have a computer to sell?Make your classified stand out.For $10.00 more per day, run a photo with your classified! Deadline: 2 days before publication.Drop by our office in Sherbrooke or Knowlton.(819) 569-9525.Look in the ctassifiedsl 140 Professional Services Professional Services 140 Professional Services 145 Miscellaneous Services PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Repairs • Sales Jewellery, Watches Restringing Pearls, Beads Appraisals for Insurance of The Shock 450-243-5128 37 Lakeside, Knowlton INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Custom Software Application Development, for businesses that need unique solutions to information management, database design and installation, data collection, sharing, and distribution.Ideal for inventory-based enterprises, customer management systems, and organizations seeking more effective customized answers to age-old problems.Northern-Crown WebCom, local 569-9990, Toll-free 1-866-569-9990, www.northern-crown.com.179 Auctions LENNOXVILLE PLUMBING.Domestic repairs and water refiners.Call Norman Walker at (819) 563-1491.HONOLULU MAGI MUSIC, 201 King St.East, Sherbrooke, (819) 562-7840.Sales, trade-in, rental, repairs, teaching of all musical instruments.Full warranty since 1937.Visa, Mastercard and lay-away plan accepted.Honolulu Orchestra for all kinds of entertainment.199: Cars For Sale 1990 FORD AERO-STAR, Eddie Bauer Edition, 157,000 km.New brakes, shocks, radiator, air conditioning.Must be seen! Call (819) 346-1625.199 Cars For Sale Cars For Sale 170 Auctions AUCTIONS We offer all types of AUCTIONS! ROSS & SCOTT BENNETT Licensed Bilingual Auctioneers.If you are thinking of having an auction -call today: Sawyerville 819-889-2840 Cell: 572-5609 We have an auction barn in Sawyerville for antiques.MEGA SALE mis WEEKEND ONLY Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.Michael Page www.valestrie.com 563-4466 office e***.tee 842-2519 residence Lfllfl II KAIIT 111 A DIVISION OF $ VAL ESTRIE FORD 199 Cars For Sale 199 Cars For Sale NORTHERN-CROWN WEBCOM -now serving the Knowlton, Cowansville and Granby regions.For quality design, information technology, and communications services - and our new Disaster Recovery and Backup services for computers and networks - contact John Staton at our Knowlton office Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, (450) 242-2306.www.northern-crown.com.YOUR E 2nd CHANCE FOR CREDIT APPROVAL ON SITE IS AVAILABLE.CARS 2001 FORD FOCUS SE SW, 4 cyl., auto., o/d, a/c, blue.2001 FORD FOCUS SE, 4tf, 4 cyl., auto., o/d, a/c, 3 in stock.Blue, 9.000 km; green, 13,000 km; red, 8,000 km - 0% financing or $1,000.00 discount available.Ask for details.2001 FORD FOCUS ZX-3, 4 cyl., auto., o/d.a/c, gold, 16,000 km.Financing available at 0% or $1000 rebate 2000 FORD ESCORT ZX-2, 2d, 4 cyl., auto., o/d, a/c, mags, red, 20.000 km.2000 FORD TAURUS SEL, 4d, v6, auto., o/d, a/c, all equipped, brown, 58,000 km.2000 FORD FOCUS LX.4d, 4 cyl.auto., o/d, blue, 42,000 km.2000 FORD FOCUS ZX-3, 2d, 4 cyl., auto., o/d, a/c, green, 10,000 km.1999 FORD CONTOUR SE, 4d, 4 cyl., auto., o/d, a/c, fully equipped, burgandy, 49,000 km.1999 FORD ESCORT SE, 4d, 4 cyl., auto., o/d, a/c, silver, 38,000 km.1999 MERCURY SABLE LS SW, v6, auto., o/d, a/c, fully equipped, green, 65,000 km.1999 MERCURY SABLE LS, 4d, v6.auto., o/d, a/c, fully equipped, silver, 51,000 km.1999 FORD ESCORT ZX2, 2d, 4 cyl., auto., o/d, a/c, mags, green, 55.000 km.1999 FORD ESCORT SE, 4d, 4 cyl., auto., o/d, a/c, green, 44,000 km.1999 FORD ESCORT SE S/W, 4 cyl., auto., o/d, a/c, blue, 26,000 kra.1999 FORD TAURUS SE, 4d, v6, auto., o/d, a/c, fully equipped, black, 47,000 km.TRUCKS 2000 OLDS.SILHOUETTE VAN, v6, auto., o/d, a/c, all quipped, wine red, 32,000 km.2000 CHEVROLET S-10 SUPER CAB, v6.auto., o/d, a/c, red.36.000 km.2000 FORD ECONOLINE E-150 CARGO, v6, auto., o/d, remote starter, gold, 40,000 km.2000 FORD WINDSTAR LX, v6, auto., o/d, a/c, fully equipped, gold, 39.000 km.2000 FORD RANGER XL SUPER CAB, 4x4, v6, stand., red.43,000 km.2000 FORD RANGER SUPER CAB XLT, 4x4, v6.auto., o/d.a/c.white, 27,000 km.1999 FORD WINDSTAR LX, v6, auto., o/d, a/c, fully equipped, white, 55.000 km.1999 FORD F-150 PICK-UP 4X2, v0.5 sp., a/c, red.55,000 km.1999 FORD RANGER XL PICK-UP, v6, stand., black, 75,000 km.1999 FORD E150 ECONOUNE CARGO, v8, auto., o/d, green, 82.000 km.1999 FORD WINDSTAR LX, V6, auto, o/d, a/c, all equipped, silver.41.000 km.1999 FORD WINDSTAR SEL, V6, auto., o/d, a/c, all equipped, leather int., grey/blue, 40,000 km.ECONO PARK CARS 1998 FORD ESCORT ZX-2, 2d, 4 cyl., stand., green.59,000 km.1998 SATURN SC-2,2d, 4 cyl, 16 valves, 5 speed, a/c, white, 62,000 km.1997 FORD PROBE, 2d, 4 cyl., man., a/c, fully equipped, green, 90.000 km.1997 FORD ESCORT LX, 4d, 4 cyl., auto., o/d, a/c, green, 156,000 km.1997 FORD ESCORT LX S/W, 4 cyl., auto., o/d, a/c, green, 153,000 km.1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR SIGNATURE, 4d, v8, auto., o/d, fully equipped, white, 105,000 km.1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, green, 103.000 km.1995 PONTIAC GRAND-AM, 2d, v6, auto., green, 125,000 km.1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR SIGNATURE, 4d, v8, auto., o/d.all equipped, green, 103,000 km.1995 FORD TAURUS GL, 4d, v6, auto., o/d, fully equipped, green, 144.000 km.1994 GEO METRO 4d, 4 cyl., auto., green, 91,000 km.1994 MERCURY SABLE GS, 4d, V6, auto., o/d, a/c, all equipped, blue, 125,000 km.TRUCKS 1998 FORD RANGER XLT SUPER CAB, 4x4, v6.auto., a/c.fully equipped, green, 82,000 km.1998 FORD F150 XLS, v6, auto., o/d, a/c, white, 49,000 km.1998 FORD WINDSTAR GL, V6, auto., o/d, a/c, fully equipped, green, 49,000 km.1998 DODGE CARAVAN,Q3BEB.a/c.green, 46.000 km.1998 FORD F-150 XLS, V6.auto, o/d, a/c, burgundy, 72,000 km.1996 FORD WINDSTAR GL, v6, auto., o/d, a/c, fully equipped, burgandy, 72,000 km.1994 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED, 4d.4x4, V6, auto., O/d, all equipped, green.1991 FORD EXPLORER, 2d, 4x4, v6, auto., o/d, black, 184,000 km.4141 King Street West, Sherbrooke 563-4-466 For information (toll-free) ü 1 -888 MEGAPARK 634-27-27 Internet: http://www.megapark.com page 28 Friday, March 15, 2002 Record CLASSIFIED Cars For Sale Cars For Sale Cars For Sale Tires i Antiques 290 Articles For Sale nr Quality Pre-owned Vehicles 2002 CHRYSLER NEON, 5 speed, standard, almond, 4,000 km 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER TOURING, Ml equip., 9,000 km., red 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONY, full, equip., retfblack lop, 13,000 km 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 4d, full, equip., gokl, 27,000 km 2001 CHRYSLER NEON, nicely equip, steel blue, 25,000 km 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, v6,5 sp, stand, intense blue, 29,000 km 1999 DODGE RAH 2500,5.9 L, 4*4, white, 57.000 km, auto, long bed 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, 2d, auto, green, 49,000 km 1999 DODGE RAH REG.CAB, long bed, 8 cyl, forest green, auto, 59,000 km 1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS 4 cyl, LXI, full equip, forest green 1999 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY V6, LXi, green 1998 JEEP TJ, 4 cyl, 5 spd, stand, green, 70,000 km 1998 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, full, equip, garnet red, 40,000 km 1998 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB 4x2, auto, black, 76,000 km 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON, 4d, auto, purple, 49,000 km 1996 DODGE STRATUS, 4 cyl, nicely equip, forest green, 120,000 km 1996 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4, auto, v8, forest green, 80,000 km 1996 FORD TAURUS, v6, full, equip, red, 150,000 km 1996 CHRYSLER INTREPID, lull equip, grey, 75,000 km 1996 DODGE RAH VAN WAGON 8 cyl, blue 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER v6,100,000 km, white 1995 CHRYSLER INTREPID ES, v6, full equip, white, 100,000 km 1995 JEEP YJ SAHARA, automatic, sand, 170,000 km 1995 CHRYSLER CONCORDE, white, Ml equip, V6 1994 PLYMOUTH COLT WAGON 4 cyl, 3 d„ 5 sp, kiwi green 1991 DODGE DAKOTA 4x4, automatic, blue, 130,000 km 203 RAILROAD (819)876-2785 STANSTEAD 190 Cars For Sale 1995 FORD EXPLORER XLT, 4x4, white, new tires, leather, extra clean, fully loaded, 180,000 miles.(highway).$10,500 or best offer.Call (819) 566-0446.|190 Cars For Sale 1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER, 96,800 km., fully equipped including trailer towing package, remote starter.The cleanest used vehicle you have ever seen! Price to be discussed.Call (819) 820-1356.SHERBROO K$ HONDA Always more than 100 vehicles of all makes Friday, Saturday & Sunday Come see us for a great selection/, 2615 King St.West Sherbrooke (819) 566-5322 Selling a car?Make your classified stand out.For $10.00 more per day, run a photo with your classified! Deadline: 2 days before publication.Drop by our office in Sherbrooke or Knowl-ton.(819) 569-9525.1989 MERCURY SABLE station wagon, transmission and motor perfect condition, new paint job.Must be inspected.Asking $500.Call (819) 837-0792 anytime.BBS ALLOY WHEELS with 2 0 5/ 5 0-Z R15 Yokohamas or 1 9 5/5 0- H R 1 5 Defenders, fits on all VW, Honda, BMW with 4 bolt wheel patterns, (4x100).$750., can be sold separately.(819) 566-0446.275 Antiques A L’ETAGE - OPEN WEEKENDS.Saturday 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.All kinds of collectibles, antiques, depression glass.144 Foster St., Foster.(450) 539-2303.ANTIQUE ROAD CART for saddle horse, very good condition.Asking $500.Call (819) 876-2537.ANTIQUES, coh lectibles, I buy them all, especially tobacco, coffee & oil tins, snowshoes, old skis, old Halloween items or anything you may have.Give me a call.Highest prices paid.Call (819) 838-4562.WE BUY from the past for the future, one item or a household, attic or basement, shed or garage.We like it all, give us a call.BluBarn Antiques (819) 884-2151, (819) 837-2680.290 Articles For Sale 500 T.V.CHANNELS!! Unlimited access to U.S.A.Broadcasting.No subscriptions required! Not illegal! Networks, superstation, prime, pay per view the solution to DirecTV’s hashing.(819) 349-9909.freedishcanada@ya hoo.com.DINNER SET, serv-ice for 9, Provencal design.Set of silver plate cutlery in 2-tiered case.Collector plates, 4 by Kirsted, 2 train plates.Also other articles.Call (819) 569-3498 after 1 p.m.FOUR 16” MAGNE-SIUM rims, excellent condition, $250.Call (819) 829-3801.NINTENDO 64, mint condition, includes: 3 game control pads, 1 rumble pack, 2 games: Nagano 98 and Starwars.Price: $120.00 all included.For more information call (819) 845-7452 after 5 p.m.Have something to sell?Make your classified stand out.For $10.00 more per day, run a photo with your classified! Deadline: 2 days before publication.Drop by our office in Sherbrooke or Knowlton.(819) 569-9525.INSIDE FLEA MARKET at Burrough’s Falls Hall, #14235, intersection of Route 141 and 143, near Ayer’s Cliff, every Sunday from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Country singer in the afternoons.Sellers welcome.For reservations, ask for Angele or Norman, (819) 838-5440.JANNA’S LOCAL ART cards/prints.Order online: www.jannart.qc.ca, eBay.com keyword “Janna” or telephone (819) 838-5921.(Canadians pay Canadian funds).MAPLE/OAK HARD-WOOD buttings, kiln dried.Bulk delivery.Call (819) 562-0212.290 Articles For Sale SPECKLED TROUT for sale.Fingerlings for stocking ponds.Trout 8’’-15” for lakes and ponds.Excellent prices.Call (819) 872-3427 or (819) 872-3366, Bury Fish Hatchery Inc.295 Articles Wanted ***CASH PAID*" for antique guns and fishing items.Buying collections or single pieces.Call anytime (819) 563-2140.BUYING ANTIQUE military guns, swords, bayonets, helmets, uniforms, war souvenirs.Jean (819) 346-0725.WANTED: CRIB and folding playpen.Call (819) 563-9693.WANTED: Rolex watches, old tobacco cans, advertising signs, handmade marbles, old tin or cast iron toys.Call Curtis Jr.(819) 838-4562, professionalism assured.WILL BUY YOUR old books, art literature, history, canadiana, military history, trade catalogues and collections.English or French.Call (819) 876-5471.WOULD BY used Photo Equipment, Leica, Canon, Hasselblad.Call (450) 776-7755.0 Machinery TWO SQUARE BALERS, Deutz-Fahr, #HD360 and #HD490; 1 round baler, Deutz-Fahr, #GP700.Call (450) 292-3517.$15 Horses m 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.To sell or buy, consult our Classified ads.330 Pets Cl Cl’s COIFFURE CANINE.All breed dog grooming.Reasonable rates.Sara Hawe Smith, 39 Deacon Street, Lennnoxviile, (819) 565-3817.and Convenient ! classad@slierbrookerecorcl.com TO PLACE YOUR PREPAID CLASSIFIED AD: TELEPHONE: (819) 569-9525 (450) 242-1188 BY MAIL: Use this coupon IN PERSON: Come to our offices 1195 Galt E., Sherbrooke, Quebec, or 88 Lakeside Street, Knowlton OFFICE HOURS: Sherbrooke: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.Knowlton: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.DEADLINE: Sherbrooke: 12:30 p.m.working day previous to publication Knowlton: 10 a.m.working day previous to publication ALL ORDERS MUST INCLUDE STREET ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER THE RECORD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT OR EDIT ANY ADVERTISEMENT.PLEASE .25c per word.Minimum charge $6.50 per day for 20 words or less.PRINT Discounts for prepaid consecutive insertions without copy change: 3 to 20 insertions - less 10%, 21 insertions - less 20%.CATEGORY NAME______________________CATEGORY NUMBER MAIL THIS COUPON TO: The Record P.O.Box 1200 Sherbrooke, QC J1H 5L6 COST OF ADVERTISEMENT: (Min.$6.50) $ 0.25c x_words x_ .days - $.(multiply) x .07 GST SUBTOTAL (multiply) x .075 PST TOTAL ADVERTISER’S NAME_____________________________ ADDRESS_________________________________ PROVINCE_____________POSTAL CODE TEL ( )__________________________________ PLEASE CHECK FORM OF PAYMENT: CHEQUE ?MONEY ORDER ?CREDIT CARD I—I CREDIT CARD PAYMENT: MASTERCARD ?VISA ?CARD NO.EXPIRATION DATE _ (20 words) Special Take a classified ad for 6 consecutive days and we’ll give you 2 consecutive days more FREE.NO REFUNDS Record Friday, March 15, 2002 page 29 CLASSIFIED I Pets Pets Looking for a new home for your pet?Make your classified stand out.For $10.00 more per day, run a photo with your classified! Deadline: 2 days before publication.Drop by our office in Sherbrooke or Knowl-ton.(819) 569- 9525.FRONTIER ANIMAL SOCIETY Adopt-A-Pet Day at Blue Seal, 292 Queen St., Lennoxville on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.We are seeking kind, loving homes for our many cats and dogs at our shelter.Come and visit our furry friends and maybe you will find just the right pet for your family.All are neutered, spayed and vaccinated.Adoption fee and interview Casey, applies.female It pays to advertise in the classifieds Labardor - Retriever mix; Rex, 2 year old 3-colored Shepherd mix; Sheba, purebred female German Shepherd; Chico, male Bernese Mountain Dog mix puppy; Maggie, female Shepherd -Sheltie mix; Ruby, purebred female 11 Recognized around the world ; month old Sheltie; plus many other dogs and cats at our shelter.Information: Brenda (819) 843-3237.395 Home Improvement 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.Bus.Opportunities NEED A SECURED credit card?Peter A Kypreos, Acct/ Assoc.Ltd.(905) 279-1483.www.kypreos.com.US Bus.Opportunities BUTCHER DEPANNEUR BUSINESS only, with equipment and inventory, good turnover, or with 4 apartment building, good income, good price, located in Richmond.Call (819) 845-1128 after 6 p.m.INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY.Make your money have an environmental and job creational impact + gain attractive interest returns.Massive growth industries - exporting to manufacturing.Contact Conser-vergy Inc.1-877-442-2698 toll free.E-mail: info@conserver-gy.com.Around the house, around the world, and around the clock, a MedicAlert.bracelet around your wrist is the life-saving link to your emergency medical information. 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Don't miss the opportunity to be seen in our Car Care Supplement coming out March 28.Call your advertising consultant before March 21st If your business deals with cars ¦ in any way, our Car Care Supplement is the best way to be seen by our readers! 819-569-9525 âiùi c page 30 Friday, March 15, 2002 Record Your Birthday Friday, March 15,2002 Your self-confidence has grown considerably.In situations where you may have been content to be a follower, in the year ahead you will now want to take on a more commanding role.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) — If you can remain thick skinned against criticism today you can take on a faltering situation and reorganize it.There are always those who want things fixed without changing anything.ARIES (March 21-April 19) — The consequences of your behavior or activities today could adversely affect others if you’re too self-involved to recognize their problems.Think of them, and they’ll think of you.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Although you’re not prone to get angry too easily, when you do, you can hold a prolonged grudge.Should you get hot under the collar today, try to be forgiving.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — If you allow feelings to govern your attitude today, small issues could cause you considerable frustration.Take time to think things out, and problems will evaporate.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Chances are you’ll regret it if you choose to ignore your good judgment today and decide to pass along gossip.You could cause trouble for the persons involved.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) — Kidding yourself about reality could cause you to make a very bad judgment call today.You’ve got the brains to figure things out without resorting to hoodwinking yourself.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) — Stand up for your rights today and don’t allow anyone to coerce you into involving yourself in something in which you do want to participate.Be your own person.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) — Think of your competitors as being better than you or at least as good as you are, and you’ll fare very well today.Underestimating them would leave you vulnerable to defeat.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) — Things you enjoy doing you’ll do with great efficacy today, but when it comes to tasks or assignments you find distasteful, it’ll be quite another story.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Bad feelings could result today if you or a friend expect too much from one another.Give each other freedom of action, and all will turn out well.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Small domestic issues could be blown totally out of proportion today if you allow petty things to dominate, such as how much someone spent on a social activity.Let it go.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Follow your own advice today instead of listening to do-gooders who butt into your business, especially when it comes to the personal affairs of your loved ones.Saturday, March 16, 2002 There’s a good chance there will be significant changes in your social life in the year ahead.You could become a member of a small, but exciting clique who’ll broaden your horizons.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) — Employ tactics that are more compassionate than selfish today and your effectiveness will soar when dealing with your peers.Seeing things from the other guy’s view will help immensely.ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Someone who may have not been too nice to you in the past could do an about face today and extend the hand of friendship.Accept the attempted goodwill with a smile.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Although you may have to contend with some unexpected competition today, you’ll not let challenge unravel you.Innately, you know the odds favor you.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — There’s a good chance you could hear from someone today whom you haven’t heard in a long time.The connection will reawaken an old friendship.CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Through adjustments today, you can maximize your advantages concerning an endeavor in which you’re involved.Make the pertinent changes, and the improvements will be obvious.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) — To your credit you’ll have the wisdom to recognize everybody who comes to the table today who has skills and talents that will benefit all.You’ll use their knowledge effectively.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) — Nothing is apt to get you down today.In fact, difficulties will serve to stimulate your ingenuity and inventiveness.You know how to free yourself from unproductive restrictions.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) — Get out and socialize as much as possible today, because there is a good chance you could meet someone with whom you’ll have much in common and want to get to know better.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) — Any endeavor that could yield you a potential profit, even if it comes from out of the blue, should be given top priority today.Make it your objective, and success should follow.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) -Don’t be afraid to make snap decisions today, because quick thinking could be a basic requirement in your involvements today, and your judgment is good.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - This could be a favorable day for you where both finance and commerce are concerned.Be alert for ways to turn a dollar and add to your holdings.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) — You can get the terms you desire today in an arrangement you are discussing if speak up about your ideas and what you want in return.Friday, March 15, 2002 North 03-15-02 A A K 10 ¥ 7 ?K 9 7 6 A K J 7 6 5 West East A 6 A QJ874 ¥ A K Q J 9 8 5 3 ¥ 64 ?Q 3 ?J 8 4 2 * 10 3 A 9 8 South A 9 5 3 2 ¥ 10 2 ?A 10 5 A A Q 4 2 Dealer: West Vulnerable: North-South South West North East 4 «fc Dbl.Pass Pass 4 ¥ Dbl.Pass 5 A Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: ¥ A A neat piece of counting By Phillip Alder No dpubt you have heard Mark Twain’s comment that the coldest winter he ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.However, what location is he referring to in this piece?“In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty-six different kinds of weather inside of four-and-twenty hours.” As we all know, counting the 52 cards inside eight minutes leads to success at the bridge table.An excellent piece of counting occurred in this deal.It arose during the Senior Swiss Teams at Brighton, England, last August.The winners were John Collings-David Jones and Ken Forsyth-Wally Scott.They scored 136 out of a possible 160 victory points — an incredible 85 percent.West’s four-club opening promised a solid eight-card heart suit.North’s first double showed clubs.His second double was for takeout.Then, South might have passed and collected 300, but he preferred to go for the vulnerable game bonus.West cashed the heart ace, then shifted to the spade six.Declarer Forsyth won with dummy’s king, cashed the club king, played a club to his ace, and ruffed the heart 10 in the dummy.Then he paused to count.West was marked with eight hearts, had followed twice in trumps, and seemed to have shifted to a singleton spade.If so, he had two diamonds.If only one of them could be an honor.Forsyth cashed dummy’s diamond king and played a diamond to his 10, endplaying West.On the forced heart re-turn, declarer discarded dummy’s spade 10 and ruffed in hand.It was over.Mark Twain was commenting on New England.Sunday, March 17,2002 In the year ahead you could find yourself being attracted to endeavors that have charitable overtones, which is admirable.But make sure the causes you select are worthy ones.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - Today you could be prone to taking wishful thinking and talk yourself into believing it is a realistic perception.When it doesn’t work out, disappointment will be inevitable.Pisces, treat yourself to a birthday gift.ARIES (March 21-April 19) — It’s best not to get involved money-wise with anyone today if there is any question concerning the transaction, be it a loan, purchase or an investment.Chances are you’ll lose.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Wishy-washy objectives aren’t likely to get off the drawing board today.If you really want to accomplish something, take a firm stance once you assume a specific position.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — A normal amount of curiosity can be healthy by stimulating your mental processes.However, poking your nose into what doesn’t concern you today will bring on reprimands.CANCER (June 21-July 22) — It’s best not to make suggestions to anyone today who is trying to get a handle on something.Your information may be erroneous and cause this person a setback.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) — Unless both parties are forthright with one another, any partnership arrangement you attempt to forge today will fail.Be up front and make certain the other party is being so as well.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - It is OK to express your opinion on something, but not to foist it on anyone else.Allow others the same freedom of thinking as you reserve for yourself.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) — Be careful today, because someone could bait you into believing something for the purpose of getting you to yield to a temptation you would normally resist.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) — Continuity of purpose must be in place in order to fulfill your expectations today.Without this factor being operative, you could start a lot of things, but finish none.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) -You’ll only complicate things further today and cause additional irritation for yourself if you deal negatively with someone who is one of your least favorite people.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - In order to close a deal on something you’re either selling or promoting today, it’s best to have a backup available in case your first proposal doesn’t fly.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) — If you don’t have any idea what you want to do today or how you intend to get it, don’t expect others to figure out your mind for you.They’ll be just as confused as you are. 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