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The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 65 CENTS Thursday, December 23, 1999 23-yea r-o Id second charge of d^HMflrivintr Ml PHOTOS: PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Danny Lapierre was driving this 1984 Chrysler when he lost control of it and hit an oncoming car (inset), say police.TwoQPF officers found guilty of obstruction of justice Third officer cleared By Maurice Crossfield Two of the three provincial police officers on trial for obstruction of justice were found guilty by a jury in Granby Wednesday afternoon.Quebec Police Force officers Pierre-Yves Déragon, Pierre Boileau and Marcel Brodeur were all acquitted of the first charge against them.That charge said they tried to influence fellow officer Jean-François Cloutier to not proceed with drunk driving charges against Sophie Brodeur, Marcel’s daughter.The second count alleged the three officers attempted to scuttle the charges once they were laid against the younger Brodeur.Boileau was also acquitted on this charge, while Brodeur and Déragon were found guilty.The third and fourth accusations were that Déragon deliberately made and used a false report that contradicted what his co-worker Cloutier said.Déragon was found guilty on both counts.Marcel Brodeur was also found guilty of using a counterfeit breathalyzer test report in an attempt to clear his daughter.SEE GUILTY, PAGE 5 By Rita Legault A 23-year-old driver, who is already facing charges of impaired driving causing injury, will probably spend Christmas in jail while awaiting trial in a second charge of drunk driving in which yet another person was injured.Danny Lapierre, 23, of East Angus, appeared at the Sherbrooke courthouse Wednesday morning to face new charges of dangerous driving, impaired driving and with impaired driving leading to injury.Crown prosecutor Paul Crépeau objected to his release and Lapierre was held in jail pending a bail hearing this morning when he will likely face charges for breaking conditions of his bail in the previous charge.Police say the latest accident occurred when Lapierre lost control of his car in a curve on Route 147 in Huntingville around 5:30 on Tuesday afternoon.Sherbrooke Police spokesman Marc Bérubé said the accident report showed the car swerved towards the centre of the highway hitting an oncoming car which landed in the ditch.The passenger in the oncoming car suffered a fractured leg and was rushed to hospital, police said.Bérubé said Lapierre claimed his gas pedal was stuck and that his car was going 140 kilometres an hour when the crash occurred.That accident-prone area of Route 147 through the village of Huntingville is posted at 50 kmph.The accident occurred between the bridge and the railroad tracks about 50 metres into the slower traffic zone.Bérubé said Lapierre was taken to Sherbrooke police headquarters where he failed a breathalyser test.He spent the night cooling his heels in jail awaiting a court appearance this morning.His car, a 1984 Chrysler, was taken to the Sherbrooke estimation centre for a forensic checkup.JullU1 Ti/miT* t m GILLES BOISVERT 563-4743 231 King St.West, Sherbrooke To you and yours we extend our Best Wishes for thisjioliday Season -We look forward to serving you in the new millennium.PPY HOLIDA page 2 Thursday, December 23, 1999 "¦¦TUB—ii Record Imagine no seatbelts or side rear-view mirrors Only once did I have a restriction on my driver's permit.It was at Seven-Islands in 1953 when I obtained my first permit.To obtain it, we just paid $1.00 and received a permit.No testing or other proof of driving ability was required.There was a restriction however.The words "Valid for Seven-Islands only" was stamped on it.That meant that when we went left Seven-Islands, the first stop would be at a Minister of Transport licensing bureau to pass tests and get a regular permit.At that time Seven-Islands could only be reached by air or by boat.There were no access roads.The farthest we could drive was fifteen miles west to Clarke City or ten miles east to the Moisie river.In the village, now a large city, there were only ten sparsely inhabited streets with a total of eleven miles of roads.All roads were groveled and maintained by a truck pulling a wooden scraper laden with large stones.Can you imagine the situation, drivers with no training, groveled roads, hardly any stop signs and three women drivers in town?The women had excellent, accident-free, driving records because we watched out for them whenever we were driving.Some husbands would even call around to warn us that his wife was going to use the car.There were no seatbelts, air bags, automatic transmissions and side rear-view mirrors.Sun roofs, power breaks, power steering, and snow tires were still on the drawing boards.We did have chains that we strapped over the tires for winter traction or to pull another car from a ditch in the summer.Everyone had a stout cable in the trunk if their car.With so few roads to drive on, one would wonder, why own a car?You could get anywhere in town within an eight minute walk.I guess like today, owning a car gave you freedom.Only difference was that there was a lot less driving freedom at Seven-Islands in those days.I got my freedom when I bought my 1953 Chevrolet Impala coupe.What a beauty.Dark green with chromed bumpers and even a chrome ring on the steering wheel, used to honk that rich sounding horn, which was very useful at corners with no stop signs.That fateful day came when I had to face the examiner to obtain my regular license.It was in Quebec City in 1955.My companion and I, with first honourable son number one, decided we would take a touring vacation to visit her relatives in Quebec City.How do we get out of isolated Seven-Islands?The only option was by boat.I had to bring my car down to the wharf where the Ungava, a coasting vessel, was docked.It would load the vehicles on its deck when the tide was right.Corded nets were rigged under the front and rear wheels then a winch would hoist my car onto the deck while I worried at the thought of a snapped cable and my beautiful car getting all bashed up.But the operation went off without a hitch.We settled down in our small cabin to cross the Gulf of St.Lawrence to Matane.No problem finding Quebec from there.There was only one road and some of it was paved.What a luxury! The following morning I arrived at the license bureau located in a building in the middle of a steep hill in downtown Quebec.Believe me, anyone with a driver's license restricted to Seven-Islands, who gets out of there, drives from Matane to Quebec, finds the licensing bureau on that steep hill, should automatically get his permit.In any event the questions were not difficult, my sight was good and I think the examiner doing the road test was glad I got him safely up the hill.At last I got my license free of any restrictions and it has remained that way ever since.However, today it costs me a lot more than $1.00.Our Man Thursday William Cox Farewell to the second millennium The sunset side Horizon far off there Just immediately before it A low mountain Over its top The sun sinking slow and slowly Twilight Bright in red burning Slow and slowly cooling down As wood üre slowly Fades away in ash Panting just at this moment The shadow of death Far off there on the top of a mountain Further more off over there along the Horizon Birds To return home Come flying Rest in the eastward Rest in the westward In different directions Everywhere is their home Wherever they stay Sound sleep from one tired-out life Anywhere in nature In a flock If only full of stomach Thus satisfying all daylong In a flock People Fortune or misfortune is the problem of people Greedy enough, that’s why they suffer in vain Now the 20th century is fading away slowly People are bidding farewell to the 20th century At the present moment The last century of the second millennium Fare thee well the 20th century Sleep well and rest well The World War I and II A sincere prayer On the first day of the 21st century The third New Millennium Having strong determinations Not to have any more killings Like Auswitz Like Kosovo Massacre Getting people's mind wide open Having their neighbors as their families Even among different races and tribes as our own Even among different religions White, Black and Yellow All the colors together Hands in hands in this global village To live in peace Thus, in such way Making a paradise of global village The sunset side Far off there Horizon Just immediately before it A low mountain In a moment the sunbeams In difference Fading away in the very darkness In the different shade Slow and slowly The 20th century of endless turmoil Disappears, hiding its steps Facing the sundown The shadow of death With the total extinction After all Over beyond the horizon Has gone away in the very darkness Days of tomorrow The 21st century With the smiles of peace The sun will rise up to the sky Up again is coming Hello Canada Sangwood Cho Weather TODAY: Variable cloudiness with 30 percent probability of flurries in the morning.High near minus 7.FRIDAY: Sunny with cloudy periods.Low near minus 20.High near minus 12.SATURDAY: Intermittent light snow.Low near minus 14.High near minus 4.Probability of precipitation 80 per cent.BEN by Daniel Shelton HEY! LOOK, IT'S SNOWING! C'MON, LET'S GO OUTSIPE/! WHAPPYA KNOW?ITS GONNA 0E A WHITE CHRISTMAS AFTER ALU ANP&UCK, ANP0LUE. Thursday, December 23, 1999 page 3 Business as usual at Townships border stations At Lacolle, however, traffic was backed up for eight kilometres By Harry Hodge The heightened paranoia after some recent border arrests in the United States is beginning to have an effect on traffic flow for southbound travelers.Border officials have been inspecting vehicles with added diligence following the arrests of Algerian resident Bauabide Chamchi and Montrealer Lucia Garofalo in Beecher’s Falls, Vt.on Dec.19.Garofalo was charged with trying to smuggle aliens into Vermont, while Chamchi is accused of presenting false documents after trying to cross the border with a phony French passport.Also, the couple’s vehicle produced traces of explosives but no bombs following an examination by the U.S.Federal Bureau of Investigation.Chamchi is also being investigated for any possible link to Montreal resident Ahmed Ressam, currently being detained by American authorities for trying to smuggle explosives and bomb timers into Port Angeles, Washington.As a result, lineups stretched at border stations out of Quebec while guards scrutinized people crossing between the countries.At the Lacolle crossing into New York state, traffic was backed up as much as eight kilometres on Tuesday.Noel Induni, a spokesman for U.S.Immigration in St.Alban’s, Vt., said that apart from the wait in Lacolle, traffic had been moving smoothly at other crossings.But in light of these recent arrests, he said his office was try- ing to assure that no less than two officials would be manning border outposts.The Immigration office’s position is that rather than bringing in more guards to work, the ones on duty would simply put in more overtime hours.“You just have to do your job right,” Induni said.“We might pop a few more trunks than usual, but we aren’t going to do much differently.” Induni confirmed that American authorities are on an intensified alert going into the millennium celebrations, which they consider to be a prime time for terrorist activities.Martin Bolduc, the Border Services Director for Canada Customs, said while his American colleagues had backed up traffic through Lacolle, there haven't been any extensive waits for people trying to enter Canada."We've asked (customs officials) to be a little more extensive in their questioning," said Bolduc."Otherwise, it's business as usual." Trucking giant Domtar, whose branch out of Windsor dispatches large orders of paper to clients south of the border, was forced to reroute shipments through a number of different outposts to ensure timely delivery.“We just hope everything will get back to normal,” said Domtar publicist Nancy Bouffard.“Luckily, there’s been no complaints from customers so far.No one’s been late (with a shipment).” Pat Aulis figures she and husband Lester cross back and forth to Vermont several times a week.She said guards didn’t unduly delay her passing through the Derby Line station in Rock Island on Tuesday.“Since I’m a regular they know me and there wasn’t any hassle,” Aulis said.Heart attack victim's body found burnt Staff Lennoxville An elderly pipe smoker from Sawyerville was found smoldering on the floor after he suffered from an apparent heart attack and died.Hornon James McBurney, 88, was discovered lying on the floor in a smoke filled room by his son who lives across the road on Rand-boro Road.The son noticed the lights were off around 8 p.m.and went over to investigate, said Quebec Police Force spokesman Serge Dubord.Dubord said that Dr.Curtis Lowry and coroner René-Maurice Bélanger determined the octogenarian died of a heart attack.McBurney has a history of heart disease and had been followed by Dr.Lowry for years.“His pipe must have fallen and set his clothes on fire,” Dubord said.Firemen were called to the scene, but did not have to intervene.The fire had smoldered leaving his clothes charred and the house filled with smoke, Dubord said.Brief Give holiday gift of blood in St-Armand The Cultural Committee of St-Armand will be holding a holiday blood collection at the Community Center located at 444 Bradley Road, St-Armand from 1 p.m.to 8 p.m.Dec.27.Snacks and apple juice will be provided to all donors.Come down and aid area blood banks.Hydro-Quebec tries a new line The new line will run from the Sherbrooke substation in the industrial park to the St-Francis substation By Rita Legault Sherbrooke Hydro-Québec has set the definite path for its new 120-kilovolt line that will replace the aging Bromp-tonville switching station and line.The new line, the utility's preferred solution, will run from the Sherbrooke substation in the industrial park to the St-Francis substation.Hydro spokeswoman Ginette Cantin said the line has met with the approval of all landowners in its path during Open House consultations in early November and subsequent individual meetings with concerned property owners.“The line was improved in its entirety,” Cantin said.“We got permission to go where we wanted to go.” Cantin said the proposed line, which will run mainly along the existing infrastructures of Highways 10 and 55 , was the shortest and therefore the cheapest to build.It also avoids cultivated farmland and does not require any buildings to be demolished or moved.Cantin said Hydro has surveyed the land and is preparing environmental impact studies for the provincial Environment Ministry which are due in February.The utility hopes to get the final go-ahead in the spring and begin clearing woods for construction between August and November.Once the project receives authorization, Hydro-Québec will meet with landowners again to discuss the details of exactly where the line will pass and where the pylons will be places.The new line is scheduled to be in service by November, after which the old line between Bromptonville and the St-Francis substation will be dismantled.Can-tin said the winter is an ideal time to take the line down and remove Hydro poles.That’s because the ground is frozen and it causes minimal inconvenience to farmers and damage to farmland.The Bromptonville switching station will be dismantled sometime in 2001.Cantin said the new line was necessary to increase the reliability of the power supply.Unlike the aging equipment which is being replaced, the new line will be better integrated into the regional power grid and allow Hydro to restore the power much more quickly in case of a major blackout.& ^ Carrefour de la santé et des services sociaux du Val Saint-François PASSING TO YEAR 2000 A relief plan at the Carrefour de la santé et des services sociaux du Val Saint-François.The Carrefour de la santé et des services sociaux du Val Saint-François wishes to inform the population that passing to year 2000 will be done with no risks for the health and security of the beneficiaries in long term housing and also for all other persons that will need the services of the Carrefour de la santé et des services sociaux du Val Saint-François at that time of the year (December 31, 1999 to January 1,2000).In fact, we have put in place a relief plan to maintain the continuity, the security and the quality of the services.This plan will help us deal rapidly with all unexpected breakdown of any equipment or any priority system and will help prevent a state of crisis or panic and most of all will deal with all risks.We are ready for any situation thanks to this prevention tool. page 4 Thursday, December 23, 1999 'THU' Surf the Eastern Townships over the holidays This holiday might give you the time you need to visit local Web sites.If you have never visited www.townshippers.qc.ca take the tour this Christmas.If you have any suggestions after visiting our site please contact us.We will be happy to display information from community organizations on our Community Events page.You can even renew your membership on our site.If you’re approaching retirement, it’s time to take stock of your finances.Leaving the workforce can involve some big financial changes, and it pays to be ready.First and foremost, you’ve got to know whether you’ll have enough income to live the retirement lifestyle you envision.Here’s where your financial advisor can help.With the assistance of an expert, you can determine whether your finances are on track.Here are some issues you’ll need to review with your advisor: How much income will you need?Your retirement lifestyle will dictate how much you spend - and the wealth you need to accumulate.If you plan to spend your time reading and gardening, you’ll require much less income - and less in savings before retirement - than if you plan to travel the world.Keep in mind that your spending patterns probably will change during retirement.For example, you may end up spending more on health care, but less on housing, assuming your mortgage is paid.Ask your financial advisor for a worksheet that can help you compare your lifestyle costs today with projected lifestyle costs in retirement.You should also factor in at what age you’d like to retire.If early retirement is in your plan, you’ll spend more years living off your investments.If, however, you intend to work beyond the standard retirement age of 65, you'll require less retirement income.Types of retirement income.Typical retirement income sources include company and government pensions, Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and non-registered investments.Your financial advisor can help you determine how much income you can realistically expect these sources to provide.Consider other sources as well, such as selling your home and moving to a smaller house.You also may consider working part-time.Or perhaps a reverse mortgage, which allows you to draw on the equity built up in your home, is a feasible option.Structuring your income.Generally, you have two choices when converting your From our site you can link up to many local, government and tourist sites on the web.One site in our area which now has reached a peak of 9,000 hits a day is www.sun-nymead.org which is a virtual village providing support for many cultural groups in the region.The monthly newspaper, Le Tour de Sutton will soon be on this site.RRSPs to income: a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) or an annuity.Many Canadians choose a RRIF because it offers maximum flexibility.A RRIF is similar to an RRSP except that you withdraw from it instead of contributing to it.You have a wide range of investment choices including mutual funds.When considering how much to withdraw each month in income, you may want to get some professional advice because there are many factors to consider.You’ll have to estimate your life expectancy, the value of your plan and whether you want to leave money for your heirs.Be aware that you must wind down your RRSP by the end of the year in which you turn 69.Tax saving strategies.Because you’ll be living off your investments, you’ll want to minimize the taxes you pay in retirement.If you have a few years before you retire and your spouse’s income is expected to be less than yours, make full use of a spousal RRSP.This is an RRSP in the name of your spouse, to which you make contributions.This strategy allows a couple to even out income streams when it is time to tap into your retirement plan.When the income stream is split equitably, both spouses may end up with more reasonable tax rates and the combined tax bill should be lower.There are other financial decisions you’ll have to make concerning your retirement Consult with your financial advisor to ensure that you’re prepared.The better prepared you are, the more you’ll enjoy your retirement.This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc., is presented as a general source of information only and is not intended as a solicitation to buy or sell investments, nor is it intended to provide legal advice.For more information on this topic or on any other investment or financial matters, please contact your financial advisor.Mr.Frank Cameron is a Chartered Administrator, and Registered Financial Planner, with Investors Group.If you have visitors from other parts of Canada send them on a tour of Quebec on www.bonjourquebec.com.This site gives you access to information in English or French on every region in the province.Most of the local municipalities have a site through the Chamber of Commerce or tourist office, so you can search by the name of your town.The Eastern Townships tourism site is www.tourisme-cantons.qc.ca.Where to buy the Townships best-seller?For your holiday reading choose a compilation from the artists of the region.Taproot: Poetry, Prose and Images from the Eastern Townships is available at the following stores: Black Cat Books, 168E Queen Street, Lennoxville (819) 346-1786 J.L.LeBaron Ltee., 105 Main St., North Hatley (819) 842-2487, Papeterie 2000, 171 Main, Richmond (819) 826-5851, The Book Nook, Sutton (450) 538-2207 or 1-877-460-2665, Brome Lake Books, Lakeside, Knowlton (450) 242-2242, Colby-Curtis Museum, Stanstead (819) 876-7322 and Townshippers’ Association offices.Taproot is available by mail-order.Send your address and a check for $14.95 (this includes a $4.95 shipping and handling charge) to Townshippers’ Association, 2355 Galt West, Sherbrooke QC J1K 1L1 (819) 566-5717 or 203 Principale, Cowansville QCJ2K 1J3 (450) 263-4422 and we will send you a copy of Taproot via the mail.Hockey equipment on its way North CJAD’s Terry Dimonte visited Town-shippers’ Association offices last week to pick up the many boxes of skates and Staff Lennoxville A Sherbrooke regional police officer was slightly injured and his cruiser was totaled while he was responding to an accident call in Rock Forest Wednesday morning.Around 10:30 a.m.police were called to the scene of an accident near the corner of St-Roch and Turgeon where a car had lost control on a patch of ice in a curve, said Sherbrooke regional police spokesman Marc Bérubé.Two patrol cars appeared to secure equipment that you so generously donated for the youth of Baffin Island.It is a wonderful thought that now the kids will be able to play hockey in their new arena.If you didn’t manage to clear out your basement don’t despair, we might do it again next year! Townshippers’ Day at St.Felix de Kingsey A worthwhile chance to visit this little village on the far boundary of the Eastern Townships will be welcomed next fall as people are starting to plan for Townshippers’ Day 2000.Many Townshippers have already made plans to be there, so if you are a member of a community organization, a musician or artisan put Sept.16 on your Year 2000 calendar and watch this column for more information.Christmas Gifts From the Townships Our calendars are a wonderful Christmas gift idea especially when mailing gifts to Townshippers who live far away.We will mail them for you at a cost of $10 plus a mailing charge of $2.Come into our offices for a selection of caps and sweatshirts with the Eastern Townships’ logo, or tartan scarves and ties.Merry Christmas to all Townshippers The staff at Townshippers’ offices wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.Our offices will be closed beginning on Friday, Dec.24.We will reopen Monday, Jan.3, 2000.Keeping In Touch is a weekly column presented by the Townshippers’Association.the scene by blocking the road at either end of the accident site, Bérubé explained.As one officer backed into place, another motorist lost control in the same patch of ice and rammed the cruiser from the rear.While the officer’s injuries appeared to be minor, the recent vintage cruiser was a total wreck, Bérubé said.The officer, who was leaning over and looking over his shoulder for the reverse maneuver, apparently hit the glass between the driver’s front and back seats.He was taken to the Centre universitaire de santé de TEstrie.FINANCIAL PLANNING By Frank Cameron C.ADM.R.F.P.Are you ready to retire?Keeping In Touch Townshippers’ Association Police cruiser wrecked in Rock Forest pileup Record Thursday, December 23, 1999 page 5 Brodeur and Déragon back in court Jan.27 MAURICE CROSSFIELD Marcel Brodeur and Pierre-Yves Déragon were both found guilty of attempting to derail drunk driving charges and using false documents in their attempts to do so.Guilty: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Following the verdict, Crown Prosecutor Josée Grandchamp said she was satisfied.She said the testimony of Cloutier, who is also charged in connection with the affair, was largely backed up by other evidence.“But it seems that for the first count, where they had to rely more on Cloutier’s versions, it seems that there was some doubt,” she said.Tom Walsh, the lawyer representing Déragon, said he will study the decision in the coming days to see if there are grounds for an appeal.He said Quebec Court judge Raynald Frechette’s final instructions to the jury could be a place where grounds could be found for an appeal.“My client told the truth all the way through the trial and he has nothing to be ashamed of,” Walsh said.Brodeur’s lawyer, Eugene Bachand, said he will also consider appealing the ruling.If an appeal is launched it would not be based on the jury’s decision, but on possible errors of law made by justice Frechette.The verdict comes after the jury spent 24 days listening to testimony from accident victims, witnesses, another police officer also charged in connection with the coverup and an alcohol expert whose testimony delved into the details of Sophie Brodeur’s vomit.They then spent the next three days behind closed doors deciding the fate of the officers.Meanwhile, the accused, their lawyers and the media camped out in the hallways of the courthouse.The whole saga began the night of Dec.31,1996.QPF officers Jean-François Cloutier and Pierre-Yves Déragon were the only two officers on duty at the Brome-Missisquoi detachment.About a half hour before the New Year, they were called to a head-on collision in Sutton, where three people were injured.In testimony during the trial, Cloutier, who served as the Crown’s star witness, said he knew he was in a tough situation when he arrived at the scene and recognized Sophie Brodeur’s red Renault.A friend of the Brodeur family's, he asked her if she had one drink too many, to which she smiled and mumbled, Yes.Cloutier testified he smelled alcohol on her breath, giving him the motive to arrest her.But Déragon testified that he never smelled alcohol, even when Brodeur threw up in the back seat of the cruiser, with the windows rolled up and the heater on.Back at the detachment, Cloutier administered two breathlayzer tests, both of which she failed.After Cloutier spoke on the telephone to his father, a high-ranking retired QPF officer, he decided to lower the levels on his report.In all, he filled out three reports that night, one that showed the true levels, one that put her just over the legal limit and a third one showing she passed, but barely.Nine days later he changed his mind and filled out a fourth report, with the original blood alcohol levels.Cloutier testified that in the days and months that followed he was ostracized by his fellow officers, particularly by Marcel Brodeur, Déragon and Pierre Boileau.Wednesday’s decision showed that the jury didn’t believe him.Then, after charges of impaired driving had been filed against Sophie Brodeur, one of the false reports surfaced, as did a report by Déragon that contradicted Cloutier’s.The charges were finally dropped, and an internal investigation was launched.The credibility of Cloutier’s testimony proved to be one of the most important aspects of the case.The prosecution presented him as a police officer who hesitated but finally decided to do the right thing, while the defence painted him as a pathological liar out to save his own skin.Cloutier faces two charges connected with making false documents.He will be tried separately in the future, as will Sophie Brodeur, who had her impaired driving charges reinstated following the internal investigation.Brodeur and Déragon will be back in court on Jan.27 for sentencing.As for Boileau, he could still face discipline at the hands of the QPF’s internal disciplinary board.Hydro spreading industrial sludge - farmer Domtar by-product not properly tested By Rita Legault A local farmer is angry that Hydro-Québec is promoting the use of industrial sludge from the Domtar plant in Windsor to spread on farmland under the newly constructed Hertel Des-Cantons power line.And he says representatives of the utility are claiming use of the sludge to fertilize farmland has been approved by the provincial Union des Producteurs Agricole farmers union.Hydro-Québec is responsible for restoring farmlands damaged during the construction of the controversial 735Kv Hertel-Des Cantons line through the Eastern Townships.That includes fertilizing the lands under and around the lines.Melbourne Township farmer Douglas Nelson said he asked the Hydro representative about levels of bleach and heavy metals in the sludge, but was unable to get a straight answer.Nelson said he asked for a sample so he could have it analyzed by a laboratory in Ottawa.The sample was supposed to be delivered two weeks ago, but it never showed up, Nelson said.Instead, Nelson said he got a call from Hydro-Québec promising that it would have the sludge analyzed by an independent laboratory and report back to farmers.Nelson, who spent several months fighting the passage of the high-voltage line across his property and ended up having it imposed through a court-ordered expropriation, was not impressed.Like the effects of high voltage on his family and animals he expressed during the fight against the Hydro line, Nelson expressed concerns over the long term effects of spreading industrial sludge.Nelson points out that farmers who are insured with the Federal Farm Credit corporation may not be able to use the sludge.“If you have a loan through them you need their authorization before spreading it on your land,” he said.Although he is not a certified organic farmer, Nelson has used little or no chemical fertilizer in the last nine years.He uses about 98 per cent cow and pig manure with just a little chemical fertilizer to start the corn.“We use the minimum - the machine can’t go any lower,” he said.“I don’t want industrial waste spread on my land,” Nelson insists.“I’m not going to have anything put on my land and find out later my farm is a toxic waste dump.” Nelson said he’s aware that farmers can get Hydro-Québec to use whatever fertilizer they decide upon.But, he said Hydro is pushing the sludge because it is so cheap.“I’ve heard it's as low as $1 a ton -delivered,” he said.Hydro-Québec spokeswoman Renée Arsenault said the utility may offer the sludge to farmers depending on the results of tests Domtar is running again and independent tests they have ordered.Arsenault said the sludge would be a good solution because there is a large quantity of the product available in one place.“But before we decide to use it we have to ensure it is completely environmentally safe,” she said.“If we are not satisfied that it is completely safe for farmland, we will not use it.” Arsenault said that while the UPA has not approved the product they are conferring with the farmers union on the use of the sludge.Arsenault said farmers won’t be forced to use the sludge.They may even use their own manure at Hydro’s expense.“This is not going to be forced on anyone,” Arsenault said, adding that Hydro will pay farmers for their own manure if they so desire.Nelson is not impressed by promises Hydro will ensure the sludge is safe.“I know what their independent studies are like,” he said, adding that he cautioned farmer to beware “I just want to warn farmers to use their own judgment.Don’t believe the politicians and big corporations.They lie through their teeth to protect their ass.” page 6 Thursday, December 23, 1999 Community Forum Letti ks to thi: Editor Boa Constrictor not sold with baby Dear Editor, Have you seen the latest gadget for this year’s Christmas rush?It’s a strap wrench known as the “Boa Constrictor” and it comes in two sizes - the regular and the baby boa.Well, if you want one, 1 strongly suggest that you don’t visit our local Canadian Tire stores.Several weeks ago, this ingenious invention was on sale at Canadian Tire for $19.99 for the set.The set included both the regular and the baby boa.Alas, much to my dismay, as well as to the dread of several others, it was on back order and unavailable.It has yet to arrive!! However, when you examine this week’s flyer, you will see the regular boa is on sale at $19.99 and the baby boa can be yours for $14.99 (both prices by the way are not sale prices, but regular cost).Although the store appears to have no difficulty stocking the individual wrenches, at a combined price of $34.98, they cannot, it appears, locate the sets at $19.99.Doesn’t this seem a little strange?Does it really take an intellect to take two items and place them in one package?And, if you’re considering asking the management to honour your raincheck and meet the advertised set price with an individual regular and baby boa, you can forget that too.While the rest of us are rejoicing in the holiday spirit and singing “T’is the season to be jolly,” Canadian Tire’s management is whistling T’is the season to “rip-off” our clients.Perhaps the answer would be to wrap up the rainchecks, give them as Christmas presents, and if Canadian Tire, in all its great wisdom, figures out how to put one regular and one baby boa in the same package, our spouses and friends can eventually get the real thing.As you can certainly tell, I am not a satisfied customer.As of late, more and more frequently, it is the client’s responsibility to check to make sure that the cash reg- ister prices are accurate and that publicity is not false.Quite frankly, I’m tired of it! Whatever happened to the honest businessman of the past?Leona Hodge, Someone who dreams in color! Bury Picture of a cemetery would have been better Dear Editor, I was dismayed on Friday, Dec.17 to view Perry Beaton’s “Special” photograph of a happy young lady “offering” her cigarette.The picture would have made cigarette manufacturers’ mouths water with delight.It represented a young person already “hooked” on the noxious weed.Will she be just as happy years and thousands of dollars “down the road” when medication will no longer be of avail to cure her cancer or heart disease.Twenty-five years ago, I endured a smoke filled office for three years, jokingly telling other workers that they had freedom to smoke -1 did not have freedom not to smoke.At the end of three years, I left the office suffering with throat and eye problems which disappeared after working in a smoke free environment.Perhaps a hospital bed or cemetery filled with grieving mourners would have made a better photograph to celebrate freedom of health plus the saving on Medicare tax dollars.John W.Rivett Sawyerville THE P.0.Box 1200 Sherbrooke J1H 5L6 or 257 Queen St, Lennoxville, Que.JIM 1K7 Fax: 819-569-3945 e-mail: record@interIinx.qc.ca Website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Randy Kinneak Publisher .(819) 569-9511 Sharon McCully Editor .(819) 569-6345 Sunil Mahtani Corresp.Editor .(819) 569-6345 Richard Lessard Prod.Mcr.(819) 569-9931 Francine Thibault Prod.Superv.(819) 569-9931 DEPARTMENTS Accounting .(819) 569-9511 Advertising.(819)569-9525 Circulation.(819) 569-9528 Newsroom .(819)5696345 Knowlton office 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) 243-5155 MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 year 114.40 8.01 9.18 $131.59 6 months 59.00 4.13 4.73 $67.86 3 MONTHS 30.00 2.10 2.41 S34.51 Out of Quebec residents do not include PST.Rates for other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record was founded on February 7,1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by UniMedia Company, a subsidiary of Hoilinger Canadian Newspapers L.P.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CDNA, QCNA Montreal Maroon hailed from Bedford Dear Editor, In response to the Dec.17 “Talk of Townships” article “The Rise and Fall of the Montreal Maroons” by William Brown, somebody well-known in the Townships played for the Maroons.Russ Blinco from Bedford played in 1934.Russ’s son lives in Bedford at present, his name same as his fathers.In 1934, some of the Montreal Maroons players visited “Trinity United Church on Pie IX Blvd.at Sunday school.I received from Russ a miniature hockey stick as others did that same day.Russ Blinco Sr.died approximately 10-12 years ago.However, I have met both father and son one occasion, with great pride knowing Russ Sr.was from Bedford.Best Wishes to The Record in 2000, W.Turnbull Granby Real reason for the season Dear Editor, A few days ago our family received a home-made Christmas card on which the following poem was printed.This poem has helped me during these hectic days of holiday hustle and bustle to remember the real ‘reason for the season.’ Please allow me to share it with your readers.Our Greatest Need If our greatest need had been information God would have sent us an educator.If our greatest need had been technology God would have sent us a scientist.If our greatest need had been money God would have sent us an economist.If our greatest need had been pleasure God would have sent us an entertainer.But our greatest need was forgiveness.So God sent us a Saviour.-Author Unknown Mrs.Shirley Nortcliffe CANADA CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION TEREOtU^M expm> UNE J fePEH?IT «ys EDWARD IW tOÏZ^lP wimnw> / =Record Thursday, December 23, 1999 page 7 Spiritual lessons from a dying man When you learn, teach; when you get, give With Christmas only two days away, not everyone is busy thinking of fancy food, gift giving and celebrations.For some, this holy day means focusing on the message of the Christ Child and avoiding all the materialistic trappings that man has attached to it.Then there are the millions of people amongst us who look at this holiday as a lonely, sad time.Maybe you’re someone whose faced or is facing a life-threatening illness or whose life partner has passed away or just walked out.Not everyone is in the mood to celebrate, not everyone is ‘happy.’ In times of despair, we often find ourselves looking for answers and asking, ‘What is life really all about?’ and ‘Can anything I do make a difference?’ Well, everyone knows someone they will never forget, whether we’ve read about them, known them in our personal life or seen them on TV.There was something special about them that touched our heart or affected our life in a positive way.For the last two years, a book called Tuesday’s with Morrie, by Mitch Albom, has been touching hearts and changing them for the better.For months, every Tuesday, Mitch flew from Detroit to Boston to be with Morrie.With the help of a tape recorder, each visit turned into a priceless lesson on living.Women watched as suddenly their workaholic husbands began making life-altering changes in the way they dealt with career and family.This may well be the first time I’ve heard of a book staying on the best-seller list for two years because of ‘men’ buying it in record numbers.Once they have read it, they are giving it to their male friends.I heard of - some men buying 10 and 20 copies at a time.But who was this Morrie Swartz and what did he do that was so exciting that everyone wants to read about it?The first time I saw Morrie was on a chilly night in March 1995 when I turned on ABC’s Nightline.Ted Koppel introduced him as a sociology teacher dying from ALS.Like millions of other people, I wondered what could this old guy tell me that’s going to help me when I get to a similar point in my life?Our society has made talking about death and dying a taboo and here they where discussing it openly, even making jokes about it.In another second I might have clicked to a more entertaining program, if I had not heard Morrie explain, “My meditation teacher told me something that absolutely blew my mind.She said to me, Morrie, maybe your view of life and death should be reconsidered.Maybe the distance between life and death is not as great as you think.' I said, 'Do you mean it’s not two mountains with a big valley in-between?You mean it’s only a little bridge across a small river?1” This was the beginning of the world’s love affair with a dying man and many of us were devoted to seeing him through it to the end.Nightline continued the interviews until Oct.15, seven months later, when it became impossible for his failing body to continue.“I am on the last great journey here, one we have all got to take," Morrie said."Maybe I can teach people what to Nature’s Way Anna May Kinney pack for the trip.Maybe my dying can be of value, something we can all learn from, like S human textbook.I’ve been a teacher all my life, do you think I am going to quit now?” With every installment we were left with new pearls of wisdom to enlighten our lives.We were learning how to live from a dying man.Three weeks ago, Oprah Winfrey coproduced the made-for-TV movie, Tuesday’s With Morrie, adapted from Mitch’s book.Like Oprah says at the beginning, “We all relate to Mitch, his life was just going by to quickly, then he was blessed to stop and find his old teacher Morrie, and even though Morrie was dying he taught us about living.Life is about teaching and learning: When you learn, teach; and when you get, give.” He felt lucky to have enough time to learn one more lesson and to be able to say goodbye to those he loves and to teach his final course on living.Like he said, “When you know how to die, you know how to live.” He explains how most people avoid opening their hearts to others and really showing how they feel, you know, real commitment.“We also have a difficult time talking about dying, we live in constant fear of rejection, depriving ourselves of the pleasure of close relationships.” As the time passed and Morrie became more and more dependent on those around him, he taught us that no matter if you can not lift a finger for yourself, your dignity comes from within.That there is no shame in needing help to do normal body functions, like going to the bathroom, that aging isn’t just decay, it’s growth.This book is a great gift for anyone on your list, even yourself.I’d like to leave you with a quote from one of Mor-rie’s favorite poems.“All I have is a voice, to undo the folded lie, the lie of authority, whose buildings grope the sky, no one exists alone, hunger allows no choice to the citizen or police, we must love one another or die, we MUST love one another or die.” • • • • • Last year I was thrilled to hear from some lovely people.So again this year, please know if you are sad or lonely and need a friend.I’ll be home throughout the holidays and would be delighted to talk with you.Feel free to call at 872-3295 or e-mail me at amk-na turesway@hotmail.com Please remember to send food to the hungry by taking a minute to go to www.thehungersite.com - it’s free and easy to do.Hopefully, we all want to be someone who makes a difference."'\\v CJMQHoliday Schedule 8- 10 am 10- 11 am 11- Noon Noon-1 pm 1-4 pm 4-6pm 6- 6:30 pm 6:30-7 pm 7- 9 pm 9- 10 pm 10- Midnight Christmas Eve A Baroque Christmas A Renaissance Christmas A Festival of Lessons & Carols from Kings College The Jean Redpath Holiday Concert CJMQ Christmas Favorites CJMQ.Country Christmas Reba McEntire Christmas Special Kathy Mattea Christmas Special The Bishop's University Singers A Child's Christmas In Wales The Nutcracker Christmas Day Midnight-6 am CJMQ.Christmas Favorites 6-8 am 8-10 am 10-Noon Noon-2 pm 2- 3 pm 3- 6 pm 6- 7 pm 7- 10 pm A Tallis Christmas Mass The Bishop's University Singers A Celtic Christmas Ceilidh World Music Journal Christmas Special A Child's Christmas In Wales CJMQ.Christmas Favorites A Song For.The Millenium! Handel's Messiah 10-Midnight Alternative X-mas CJMQ, the community radio station broadcasting from Bishop’s Univeristy in Lennoxville, can be heard on 88.9 FM in the Sherbrooke region.Htng’g Stall Statel ’hôtel King's Hall in Compton proposes an unforgettable New Tear's celebration a*PPY MEW f II ‘III Discover the hotel and enjoy the Ij j peaceful surroundings of the southern 11 part of the Eastern Townships.Please j telephone for further details.Our many services include conferences, luncheons, special occasions, weddings, intimate dinners, etc.Telephone: 819-835-1010 or 888-220*5464 Visit our web site: WWW.kingS-hall.COITl 40 COCHRANE RD„ COMPTON hilt)""! Gift certificates available for your last minute lll)1 Simm.w page 8 Thursday, December 23, 1999 i «¦ THE — RECORD Police southing the This holiday season, give the gift of community contact.THE RECORD gift subscriptions for family and friends m.tprj The Voice of the Eastern Townships Since 1897 257 Queen St., Lennoxville JIM 1K7 Tel: (819) 569-9528 Brome County News 88 Lakeside, Knowlton JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 E-mail: record@interlinx.qc.ca Web site: www.sherbrookerecord.com Christmas carols were sung by Waterloo Elementary school children led by teacher Connie Barr Wednesday morning.The more than 30-member choir filled the air with wonderful Christmas classics during the annual performances put on by all the different classes.Grade 1 teacher Katya Freemantle accompanied her class with an acoustic guitar on “Children Go Where I Send Thee.” This is one show that parents never want to miss and their faces glowed as they watched their little ones sing with that special little sparkle in their eyes.- David Anderson, Record Correspondent.PHOTOS BY DAVID ANDERSON/ CORRESPONDENT A Waterloo Elementary Christmas THE RECORD Thursday, December 23, 1999 page 9 >' & .¦ .jftfcr&v 8* ¦ - - • * .„ „t_„., f Fit more movies, more sports, and more selection into your TV.\ mg Okay, 200 channels may seem excessive (or even obsessive) to some.But with Bell ExpressVu Satellite TV you at least get a choice.Lots of channels.And you can pick and / V hm i choose the types of channels you want.This way you don't pay for what you don’t BgH want.Get our Deluxe Combo and get 100 channels for $36.95 a month.Try getting that E>cpress\/LJ i from your cable company.Complete digital systems are $399 (before programming credit).www.expressvu.com • You’re going to love TV again.J •fapressVu' is a registered trademark held by Bell ExpressVu Inc."Bell" is a registered trademark of Bell Canada and is used under license.B9+/^^A page 10 Thursday, December 23, 1999 "¦ THE—INI RECORD Canada beefs up holiday security By Kathryn May South am News Ottawa Canada is adding extra customs officers to all international airports over the holiday season in response to the U.S.alert for potential terrorist attacks.The Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, which oversees Canada’s border patrols, said it was increasing airport security to help calm Canadians and blunt American concerns that Canada is becoming a haven for terrorists plotting attacks in the United States.With its open borders to the U.S., Canada is perceived as a convenient gateway into the U.S.for suspected terrorists and smugglers.That fear heightened this week with the arrest of an Algerian-born man who was trying to smuggle bomb-making material into the U.S.from Canada.Ahmed Ressam, 32, was caught by U.S.Customs agents in Port Angeles, Wash., with nitroglycerin, timing devices and other chemicals in the trunk of his rented car.CCRA spokesman Colette Gentes-Hawn said the U.S.government “expressed concern” about the security of Canada’s borders and pressed for the extra customs officers.U.S.Customs is putting an extra 300 inspectors on duty at various points of entry, espe- ^r 2 Shopping Days ‘til Christmas S UBLES SELECTION selection Smwkm .i I 160.chemin Duple vu.I Record © held.Ronnie Martin played the organ, David Kaiser the trumpet, Nicole Gasser the flute and lise Gasser the violin.I heard that it was all ‘heavenly.’ The White Gifts went to Horizon Pour Elle.The Stanbridge East United Church Women held their Christmas Luncheon and a short meeting at the Euro Spa in St.Ignace.Among the 50 who attended were the Stanbridge East Anglican Church Women and United members from Bedford, Mystic and Philipsburg.Life Membership Pins were presented to Carol Soule by myself and I, one by Mary Harvey.Carol Soule presented a Spa Certificate to Joyce (and Bob) Blakeslee for her as our organist and Bob for all the help he gives.Rev.Michelle Eason said grace, and the buffet and ‘sistership’ enjoyed.A gift exchange followed the meal and then business was taken care of.we decided to accept the offer to cater at the Miss.Historical Society’s Annual Supper on Feb.22, 2000, serving chicken pie.The Guignolée Baskets were taken to the Anglican Church in Bedford to be distributed along with other gifts on Dec.23rd.Thanks to all who rose to the needy cause.The So-n-Sews volunteer group for the Miss.Museum held their annual Christmas Tea.Attendance and profits were up which is encouragement to organizer May Darbyson and all her elves as they work very hard for the society.LaTribune ¦ ¦THE» RECORD Thursday, December 23, 1999 page 15 Card of Thanks STANHOPE-HENDERSON, Elsie - The family of the late Mrs.Elsie Stanhope would like to express our thanks and appreciation to the family and many friends who helped in any way in this difficult time.Thanks for all the cards, phone calls, flowers, food, donations, etc.Many thanks to the Wales Home for the wonderful care Mom received there, especially Janet Henderson for her loving care and checking in on her.Thanks to Rev.Ruth Mathews and Rev.Christian Glen for their comforting words and service.To Mrs.Marion Sutherland who played and sang three of Mom’s favourite hymns, and sang “Amazing Grace” as we were leaving the church, what a lovely voice.To Barbara and Diane for the lovely lunch, I’m sure nobody went home hungry.To Pauline Fecteau, funeral director, and the Houle’s Funeral Home, Adam Street, Richmond for looking after the funeral arrangements.To Junior Tibbitts who gave the eulogy for his grandmother, also thanks to the pallbearers: Bruce, Chris, Mike and Junior Tibbitts and Richie Harrison (son-in-law) and Larry Cinnamon (friend).Thanks to Denise and Mr.Noel who kept an eye on Mom and helped her in many ways while she was living in South Durham.Thanks to Mr.Lancaster for looking after digging the grave, etc., in North Ely, the little cemetery is always so neat and clean.Many thanks to Rodney and Muriel Duffy for opening the little Anglican Church in South Durham for Mom’s funeral.The little church is where she went to worship as long as she was able and where she was caretaker for many years.Thanks to everyone who helped in any way, your kindness is gratefully appreciated.I want to also thank all those who sent all the beautiful birthday cards to Mom on her 95th birthday the end of October.We miss you Mom! Loving daughter, LORRAINE and son-in-law, RICHIE HARRISON Stanbridge East Thelma Rhicard 248-4168 I was in Blinn’s Store buying Peter’s delicious cheddar cheese that he gets in a huge block, anyway I saw tins of Bag Balm on his counter and questioned him about sales.his answer was “I wish I could get Shania to eat my cheese!” BROCHU, Laurent - At the Hotel-Dieu in Arthabaska on December 20,1999, Laurent Brochu, age 76, husband of Jessie Gorman of Danville.Survived by his sister and brother, Gilberte Brochu (André Blais), Kingsey Falls, Guy Brochu (Madeleine Fréchette), Kingsey Falls, his sister-in-law, Cécile Leblanc Brochu (late Roger), Kingsey Falls, as well as many nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.The family will receive condolences in the presence of the ashes, at the Résidence Funéraire Fréchette & Desrochers, 31 College, Danville, tel: (819) 839-2975, fax: (819) 879-6844, Noel Fréchette, Près., Sylvie Fréchette, Dir., on Monday, December 27 from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m.Funeral service will be held on Monday, December 27,1999 at 3 p.m.at Kingsey Falls Church.Interment of ashes at a later date.McBURNEY, Armon - Suddenly at his home, on Tuesday, December 21, 1999 in his 89th year.Beloved husband of the late Amelia Annable.Respected and beloved father of Carlyle (Corinne), Campbell (Vicki), David (Pauline), Donald (Jackie), and the late Lillias, Charles and Catherine.Brother of Malcolm, Rowena (Mattison) and Mescal (Wil-son)Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren.Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 15 Station Street, Sawyerville, Quebec.Visitation Thursday, December 23, from 2-4 pm and from 7-9 pm.Funeral service, Pastor Gawa officiating, from the Cass Funeral Home, on Friday, December 24, at 10:30 am, interment at the Eaton Cemetery.Death TREMBLAY, Jacques “Jake” (CNR employee of 37 years and life-long resident of Richmond, Que.) - Peacefully, suddenly and as he always wished, at home, on Saturday, December 18, 1999 at the age of 76 years.Beloved husband of 50 years of Aline Leblanc.Dear, loving and cherished father of Suzanne (Blair McIntosh) of North Hatley, the late Marguerite (Harold Harvey) of Pin-court and the late Denis.Cherished grandfather of Anne-Marie and John-Rene Harvey of Pincourt.Loving brother of Raymond of Montreal, Therese of Ville Saint-Laurent and Gisele of Toronto.Predeceased by brothers Louis and Gerard and sisters, Pauline and Jacqueline.Jacques will be sadly missed by all who knew him.The ashes will rest at the Yves Houle & Freres Funeral Home (826-3747) at 198 Adam St.East in Richmond, Que., on Wednesday, December 22 between 7 and 10 p.m.Funeral services will be held at the Ste.Bibianne Church in Richmond on Thursday, December 23 at 11 a.m.with Father Lavigne officiating.Interment will be at the Ste.Bibianne Cemetery followed by a memorial reception at the old Richmond Train Station.In memoriam donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged.In Memoriam IN MEMORY A mother holds her child’s hand for just a little while, But holds her in her heart forever.Love always, KARLA, LUC, GAVIN, AMANDA Birth WHITCHER - Gary and Laura (Rutt) proudly welcome daughter, Abbigail Nicole, born December 6 at 4:13 p.m.weighing 8 lbs.7 oz.A sister for Ryan and Dennis.First granddaughter for George and Jean Rutt of Bondville, second granddaughter for Allen and Alice Whitcher of Foster.In Memoriam SCHINCK, Margaret and Sheila - In loving memory of a dear mother, Margaret (December 23, 1995), and sister, Sheila (September 25,1976).May precious memories of Christmas past Light up our lives today and As we journey into the new millennium.Lovingly remembered, deeply missed.BEVERLY, DENIS, JEREMY & VANCE Card of Thanks MILLER - Vivian Miller and her family would like to say thank you to Judy and her staff at the Grapes Residence for two very happy events - the “Open House” with cake and ice-cream for her birthday on December 12 and the Christmas party a week later.Thanks to much to all the relatives and friends who came, brought gifts and cards and the cards that came by mail, they were certainly appreciated.At this special time of year, may we wish each and everyone a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year.RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH & DEATH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 300 per word.Minimum charge $7.50 ($8.64 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions -15% off, 3 insertions - 30% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: Noon, day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $6.50 (includes taxes) With photo: $18.50 ($21.29 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS, OBITUARIES AND ALL PHOTOS: $18.50 ($21.29 taxes included) Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday’s paper, call 819-569-4856 between noon and 2 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday’s edition, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to confirm transmission) between 9 a.m.and 2 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called. page 16 Thursday, December 23, 1999 THEi Emotional abuse can have severe effects on a child Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to the letter from “Want to Help in Louisville, Ky„” who baby-sat for a child she believed was being emotionally abused.While your answer was very good, Ann, I believe I can provide more information that could be helpful.Emotional abuse can have severe and long-lasting effects on a child.It can be as painful as physical abuse, with scars that last a lifetime.A parent’s love is so important that withholding it can cause a child to struggle through adulthood feeling insecure and unworthy.Children who are abused emotionally often exhibit signs of depression, hostility, apathy and hopelessness.Please tell “Want to Help” to be a friend to that child’s mother, and talk to her about her behavior and where she can turn for help.Suggest parent groups, therapy or Childhelp’s National Child Abuse Hotline, 1-80(M-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) for crisis counseling and referral services.And just as importantly, be a friend to the child as well, and offer your love, attention and encouragement.Children need adults to help them, because too often, their voices aren’t heard.When you see or hear Michael Langlois named to top education post Windsor Former Windsor resident, Michael Langlois, has recently been named Education Director of the Peterborough -Victoria - Northumberland and Claring-ton Catholic School Board in Ontario.Langlois, who has been in the field of education for 30 years, serving as teacher and in administration, will take over the top administration post in January.The past 13 years he has served as superintent of the same Board.Michael, a resident of Peterborough, Ont., is the son of Jean Guy and Noella Langlois of Windsor, Que., and married to Cathy Healy of the same town.The couple have a son, Daniel, and a daughter, Chantal.The stamp that counts ! U*f To order your 1999 Christmas Seals, call: Montreal: (514) 596-0805 or outside Montreal: 1 800 295-8111 Your participation is extremely important ! generously f Toll fret: 1800295-8111 Montreal: (514) 596-0005 something suspicious, you must do something about it.Only then will children be safe from abuse.— Michael Caplin, Director of East Coast Operations, Childhelp USA Dear Michael Caplin: Your letter is going to be read by millions of people, and your suggestions are invaluable.Thank you for a sensitive and helpful letter.You have found the job that fits you to a T.Dear Ann Landers: Your response to “Single File in Aurora, 111.,” surprised me.“Single” complained that her husband didn’t want to participate in social events.You said he was probably unsure of himself in social situations, and suggested he could be cured by gradual exposure to increasing numbers of people.Why is it that perfectly sane and respectable folks are allowed to say that an evening of Mozart would bore them to tears, yet, when someone says the same about an evening of coffee and chatter, he is considered “peculiar”?Just as some people cannot carry a tune or run a mile in under four minutes, I am not able to sit in a room and engage in mindless chatter.This does not mean I am unsure of myself in social situations.I am plenty sure of myself.I just hate these occasions the same way someone else might hate an afternoon of drag racing, heavy-metal music or foreign films.It’s a matter of personal preference.I am a successful career woman.I work with 11 full-time and 30 seasonal employees.I enjoy my work, and relate well to others.I have been married for 14 years to a wonderful, outgoing man.However, it drives me crazy to sit in a room with people for three hours and listen to non-stop chitchat.My brain turns to mush, and my eyes glaze over.Perhaps you could have suggested that “Single” woric out a compromise with her husband He could agree to a certain amount of socializing in exchange for a guilt-free pass the rest of the time.He doesn’t need to be cured.He isn’t defective.Those of us who abhor an evening of socialization can still be normal, happy, productive individuals.Please encourage others to accept our personal lifestyle preferences instead of providing them with helpful hints on how to change us.— Happy and Anti-Social in Everyland Dear Happy and Anti-Sodal: I consider myself properly told off.You are perfectly right.If your husband doesn’t mind your wish not to socialize, it is indeed none of my business.I apologize.P.S.: Maybe what you need is more interesting friends.Ann Landers Lennoxville Women’s Institute meeting The December meeting of Lennoxville Women’s Institute was held at Uplands, opening at 10 a.m., with Irene Harrison presiding, and members repeating the Collect and Salute to the Flag.The Motto for the month was, “Don’t let Scrooge be your model for Christmas.” The Roll Call, “The best Christmas present I ever received” was answered by the 10 members present.The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved after one correction.In business from the minutes, Gwen Parker read the report of the Nominating Committee and the proposed program for the coming year.A motion was made by Gwen Parker, seconded by Donna Davis that we adopt the proposed program with possible changes in the future.Carried.The Sunshine Convener was given a list of shut-in friends to whom she will send Christmas greetings.Correspondence read included greetings from sister branches and Lennoxville Elementary School expressing appreciation for our contribution.At this time, Irene Harrison asked the members to observe a moment of silence in respect for our President, Dorothy Wallace, who had passed away, at home, after a long illness.A motion was made and approved that we make a contribution to the Adelaide Hoodless Memorial Fund in tribute to Dorothy.In new business, which would have been planning for the Annual meeting in January, Gwen Parker suggested this be left to the Ways and Means committee.This concluded business and the meeting was adjourned at 11:15.Everyone then proceeded to make preparations for the Christmas dinner to be served at noon to family members and friends who had helped us during the past year.Shortly after 12:00, guests gathered in the ‘Library’ where punch was served.They then proceeded to the dining room where they served themselves to chicken pie with all the trimmings, then on to the main room where a long table was set up to accommodate the 30 guests and members.The desserts, served at the table, consisted of a variety of delicious pies.Olivia Carolyn Grubb Olivia Carolyn Grubb is the cherished 14-month-old daughter of Chantal De Guire and Wallace Grubb of Longueuil, Que.Dear granddaughter of Pauline Viau, of Cowansville, Que., and Grégoire De Guire of Fairfield, Iowa, George and Carolyn Grubb of Shefford Mountain, Que., also dear great-granddaughter of Françoise Viau of Cowansville.Many loving aunts, uncles and cousins, as well.After dinner, Irene Harrison passed around song sheets and, with Marjorie White at the piano, everyone joined in singing Christmas carols.This was followed with a series of contests and Quizzes, with prizes awarded.Guests expressed their appreciation, and with everyone extending best wishes for the coming year, the pleasant afternoon came to a close.Phyllis Worster Nifty, Nifty, Guess Who’s Fifty?Larry Sayers is! Family and friends are welcome to be part of the surprise gathering to be held December 29, 7 p.m.to 11 p.m., at the Union Hall in Waterville, beside the Anglican Church.Music by Buck Sayers.BYOB. Thursday, December 23, 1999 page 17 CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present Each letter in the cipher stan06 for another Today's clue; C equals U ‘ O A B PLWYUKB MS KBN WMDL UP E VMKCVBKO MS E PFYBKJMD OAEO KM FWDEVUJP MD FEYERBP NUYY BGBD BZCEY.’ - EWK DEKJ PREVIOUS SOLUTION: "Chicago stormy, husky, brawling, / City of the Big Shoulders." — Carl Sandburg (C) 1999 by NEA, Inc.23 Kit n’ Carlyle Do N'T o>/v\e UJPiOW © 1999 by NEA, Inc.www.comics.com Herman Alley Oop BUT WHACT ABOUT THE /ALF-OLD LADY, CEDRIC?SHE ( ALL Al NT GONNA JUST LET > OUT US INTO 'ER PLACE TO ( TH' THEN LET'S) BUT THERE'S \ WHAT'S THEM THAT SAY SHE'S A JUST LOOK.FOR LADY ÉAÎauÆ- aewOEA- ArLO & JANIS YOUR CHIU 6 TOO HOT TO CM JOY.' 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(819) 569-9525 or (450) 242-1188 LennoxvillE CANADA Province de Québec Ville de Lennoxville PUBLIC NOTICE Coming into effect of By-Law No.700-99 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Town Clerk of the above-mentioned Municipality, that on December 13th, 1999, the Municipal Council of the Ville de Lennoxville has adopted By-Law No.700-99 to modify By-Law No.681-99 (protection of persons and properties), in order to therein add stipulations to regulate refuse from signs in municipal public places, outdoor sale, as well as solicitation on the territory of the Municipality, and to provide penalties for infractions to those stipulations.Notice is also given that said By-Law No.700-99 is presently filed at the office of the Town Clerk, at the Town Hall, 150 Queen Street, Lennoxville, where anyone interested may read it during regular office hours.Notice is finally given that said By-Law 700-99 comes into effect on in accordance with the Law.GIVEN AT LENNOXVILLE, this 23rd day of the month of December 1999.Johanne Henson, Town Clerk 035 For Rent LENNOXVILLE Ideal for pre-retired and retired.Magnificent 4 1/2, very large, in well-reputed building.(819) 829-0664 or 842-4564.Lennoxville CANADA Province de Québec Ville de Lennoxville PUBLIC NOTICE Coming into effect of Bv-Law No.703-99 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Town Clerk of the above-mentioned Municipality, that on December 13th, 1999, the Municipal Council of the Ville de Lennoxville has adopted By-Law No.703-99 to modify By-Law No.681-99 (protection of persons and properties) in order to add stipulations to regulate the sale of erotic printed matters or objects, and to provide for penalties for infraction to those stipulations.Notice is also given that said By-Law No.703-99 is presently filed at the office of the Town Clerk, at the Town Hall, 150 Queen street, Lennoxville, where anyone interested may read it during regular office hours.Notice is finally given that said By-Law 703-99 comes into effect on in accordance with the Law.GIVEN AT LENNOXVILLE, this 23rd day of the month of December 1999.Johanne Henson, Town Clerk 035 For Rent MELBOURNE - 6 1/2 room apt in duplex with garage, large backyard, patio.Available immediately.$380/month, heating included.Call (819) 826-1492.It pays to advertise in the classifieds LbnkvillE CANADA Province de Québec Ville de Lennoxville PUBLIC NOTICE Coming into effect of Bv-Law No.701-99 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Town Clerk of the above-mentioned Municipality, that on December 13th, 1999, the Municipal Council of the Ville de Lennoxville has adopted By-Law No.701-99 to regulate itinerant trade on the territory of the town of Lennoxville.Notice is also given that said By-Law No.701-99 is presently filed at the office of the Town Clerk, at the Town Hall, 150 Queen Street, Lennoxville, where anyone interested may read it during regular office hours.Notice is finally given that said By-Law 701-99 comes into effect on in accordance with the Law.GIVEN AT LENNOXVILLE, this 23rd day of the month of December 1999.Johanne Henson, Town Clerk (MO Wanted To Rent LOOKING FOR A 3 1/2 or 4 1/2 apartment with yard or house in or around Lennoxville.I have two dogs.Please call (819) 822-4339, leave message.Classifieds (813)569-9525 (450) 242-1185 Lennoxville CANADA Province de Québec Ville de Lennoxville PUBLIC NOTICE Coming Into effect of Bv-Law No.705-99 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Town Clerk of the above-mentioned Municipality, that on December 13th, 1999, the Municipal Council of the Ville de Lennoxville has adopted By-Law No.705-99 regarding the municipal taxation for the year 2000.Notice is also given that said By-Law No.705-99 is presently filed at the office of the Town Clerk, at the Town Hall, 150 Queen Street, Lennoxville, where anyone interested may read it during regular office hours.Notice is finally given that said By-Law 705-99 comes into effect on in accordance with the Law.GIVEN AT LENNOXVILLE, ^this 23rd day of the month of December 1999.Johanne Henson, Town Clerk 140.Professional Services CHUCK AND CATHY NEVILLE wish you all the joy and peace during this Holiday Season and all through the coming year.And a big thanks for all of your support.145 Miscellaneous Services CHUCK AND CATHY NEVILLE’S Florist Shop, 380 Queen, Lennoxville.Christmas plants, wreaths, gifts, centerpieces, etc.Come in and browse.You will find something different and with style.(819) 565-3053.LENNOXVILLE PLUMBING.Domestic repairs and water refiners.Call Norman Walker at (819) 563-1491.275 Antiques 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 ROSSIGNOL SKIS 7S, 170 cm, good condition, $75.Solomon ski boots, size 330/26 (8-9), like new, $75.Call Lynda (450) 538-3387.290 Articles For Sale i.i/üM.aàiiiiü .ROYAL DOULTON and Hummell figurines, Carnival bowls, Nippon tea set.Call (450) 539-2303, ask for Denise.295 Articles Wanted IN NEED OF 2 children films in English: Lion King 1 and E.T.Please leave message at (819) 868-2535, will call back A.S.A.P.•' ' *.395 Home Improvement STEVE’S CARPETS - 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Enjoyed Irene Williams poem about a dog’s version of Christmas as well.I don’t have the patience to step over and walk around Niki while I’m busy baking etc.this time of year, so understand a dog’s lament.The Townshippers’ Social and Health Three times unlucky By Phillip Alder In today’s deal, you are South, playing in a spade contract.How many tricks would you win?The deal occurred during a team match in the Netherlands.At the first table, North opened one diamond.Then, after his one-spade response was raised to two spades, South made a game-try with three spades.Holding four trumps and a maximum, North was happy to go on to game.West led the club two.Now, with the 2-2 trump break, the contract was in no danger.One of dummy’s low diamonds disappeared on the third club, and eventually declarer had a heart guess for an overtrick, which he got wrong.In the other room, South very cautiously passed out two spades.(North opened one club because one diamond would have guaranteed at least a four- Committee had a holiday get together luncheon at The Costello Restaurant in Cowansville.I was present, immediately knocked my glass of red wine over, (hadn’t had a sip yet) I believe my face was the colour of the stain on the white cloth.The waitress was very gracious and we enjoyed our meal and the company.card suit.) Sitting West was Dutch international Kees Tammens.Somehow, he found the incredible lead of the diamond queen.Expecting West to hold something like QJ-9-x, declarer played low from the dummy.Now Tammens continued with the diamond three.Sticking to his reading of the situation, declarer again played low from the dummy.After winning with the diamond jack, Gerard Keet (East) switched to the heart six, declarer misguessing a third time by play- ^ ing his jack.Tammens won with the queen, cashed the diamond ace, and led a heart to his partner’s ace.The defense had won the first five tricks.And now East continued with the 13th diamond, which Tammens ruffed with the spade jack, an uppercut that promoted a trump trick for East.So, two spades went one down! Did you predict winning only seven tricks in spades?West A J 5 V Q 8 4 3 ?A Q 3 A 10 7 5 2 CROSSWORD ACROSS 34 Fencer’s foil 22 Disney deer 47 Canada capital 1 “The Outcasts of Poker Flat” 35 List ender 23 College course, in brief 49 Threesomes writer 37 Wide-receiver Don 24 Enzyme that breaks down fats 50 Decade divisions 6 Be a Good Samaritan 39 Part 2 of quote 28 Word on the wall 51 Pugilist’s weapons 10 Counterfeit 42 Sen.Kefauver 29 Up-for-bids location 53 Engage 14 Declares 43 One on one’s side 30 Hebrew month 54 Baltic feeder 15 Hebrew month 44 Former Yugoslavian dictator 31 Reluctantly 55 Approach 16 Roll-call call 45 Moines 32 Slackened 56 Cricket pitch 17 Station 46 Irritated 33 Mortise mates 57 Yearn 18 Wendy’s dog 48 Island, NY 36 Russian autocrat 58 SSS classification 19 Actress Moran 50 Still 38 Kett of the comics 62 “Star Trek” extras 20 Start of Evan Esar quote 51 In favor of 40 Double curves 63 Paulo 23 Layer 25 Toledo aunt 26 Down the dumplings 27 Like an NBA 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goat.Don’t play Charlie McCarthy today to his Edgar Bergen.ARIES (March 21-April 19) It’s the season for giving, not taking.If either you or anyone in your group gets too self-indulgent today, it could spoil the fun for everyone.Keep everything in perspective.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Being a heavy weight in attempting to make your points today increases resistance, not diminishes it.Don’t make a big deal over nonessential matters.Live and let live.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Stand up for your rights today by saying “no” if someone tries to impose upon you the jobs she or he should be handling.You’re just as busy as everybody else.CANCER (June 21-July 22) Because you tend to be possessive at times, you might need to take care today should someone be paying a bit more attention to a person you like.Fight back with sweetness, not fangs.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) Should a stupid disagreement over a trivial issue surface today, quickly kiss and make up.Set the tone for a jovial, holiday spirit to 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