The record, 27 novembre 1997, jeudi 27 novembre 1997

Looking to buy something?L niflQQlfipHQ Sherbrooke: 569-9525 Knowlton: 242-1188 The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 In Today’s Paper Let’s Talk Gifts Supplement Record Advert°na|sect|°n 60 CENTS Townships Digest Car struck by train A visit to the Hell’s Angel’s bunker in Lennoxville turned out to be a costly affair for a driver whose car was struck by a train shortly after exiting the Queen Street driveway.Lennoxville-Ascot police captain Jacques Gagnon said an engineer for the Quebec-Sud Railway reported hitting a car on the Queen St.tracks at 10:18 a.m.Wednesday morning.But by the time police arrived to investigate, there was no sign of the car or the driver.Police found the car aban-donned and traced the driver to a nearby house.Cpt.Gagnon said the driver will be fined $600 plus a $200 fee for leaving the scene of an accident and will lose nine demerit points from his license.Passports for kids at McDonald’s this weekend Police science students from the Collège de Sherbrooke will be making identification “passports” for children at the McDonald’s restaurant in Magog on Sunday.The passports, which are meant to provide essential information if a child is kidnapped or missing.The free service, which will take place with the co-operation of the Memphremagog police, will be held between 8 a.m.and 4 p.m.Today’s Weather Light snow Complete weather: page 2 Inside Ann Landers .16 Community Births and Forum 6 Deaths .15 Sports .13, 14 Classified .18 Theme Page: Comics .17 On the Wild Side .7 Crossword .19 Party animal PERRY BEATON/CORRESPONDENT Tis the season to be jolly, and nobody knows it better than Nez Rouge.All throughout the holidays he will be prancing through bars and parties encour-aging people who may have had a bit (or a lot) too much to drink, or may just be feeling tired, to ask for a lift home in their own car! The service is provided free by thousands of volunteers.Those who benefit from the ride are encouraged to contribute to support the athletes at the University of Sherbrooke.The drive home program starts on December 5th.There will be much greater incentive to use Nez Rouge, this year, because of the changes in the laws on drunk driving.As of December 1st, anyone charged with exceeding the legal limit of blood alcohol will have their drivers licence seized.That’s after spending hours with polite but determined police officers.Police have promised roadblocks on the Saturday nights before Christmas, for sure.Happy Holidays.Thursday, November 27, 1997 Mayors get assurances Mackenzie Bridge will be repaired Staff Sherbrooke The mayors of municipalities affected by the closing of the MacKenzie Bridge have received a “90 per cent” assurance that the structure will reopen again sometime in 1998.Township of Melbourne mayor Darrell Granger attended a Monday meeting of municipal heads, MNAs and representatives from Transport Quebec and said the thing that assured him the most is the provincial government said it is about to start the call for legal tenders.“That would mean they are serious about repairing the bridge,” Granger said.“I can’t see why they would waste their time on receiving offers to repair it.” Transport Quebec representatives from Sherbrooke along with Estrie Regional Secretary and Johnson MNA Claude Boucher told the mayors they are likely to make their official announcement on the bridge by mid-December.Granger said the mayors were told the most likely scenario has the provincial government repairing the bridge to the tune of $700,000 making it structurally sound and able to support more than 12 tonnes.After repairs the bridge would get its $1 million paint job at a later date, to prevent further corrosion.The bridge had to be shut down weeks ago due to rusting.When engineers were doing minor repairs they discovered that corrosion had eaten away at the majority of the bottom supports of the bridge.Granger said the mayors were told that even an ice storm this winter could do serious damage to the bridge.They were also told repairs won’t start - provided Transport Minister Jacques Brassard approves them - until May 1998.Kombi Turtlenecks $ coo off with coupon j Reg.$18.99 Sale $13.99 .________________ for tl whole Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.Sunday Noon - 5 p.m.HOURS with coupon I One coupon per customer.Cannot be 1140Panneton St.^Sherbrookej 589^2531__ combined with any other promotion . page 2 Thursday, November 27, 1997 THE' Negative vibes sap energy, says marketing expert Don’t let yourself fall into the negative zone Virus warning.There are two severe viruses we have to watch for this season.One is the flu virus which affects us physically and is usually caught from an infected person.The second virus, called “negativism” spreads the same way.However, in this case, you can catch it by allowing negative thoughts to affect your positive atti- jjppi Back as gloves PERRY BEATON/CORRESPONDENT Maurice Forest has been gathering deer hides in the Lennoxville area during the hunting season.‘There were a lot of them this year," he said.Yves Vachon, on the left, will be taking them back to the Beauce where they will be tanned to be made into snow-shoes and other things.Today’s Weather A /¦ / I 1 SHSRBROOKjV *_ I .V.|COWANSVIl Thettord., Mines ,» A”* Richmond/ > , *, UéMfcxNnçi y'STAN STEAD Give a Christmas gift that continues to give all year round.Send a Record subscription.Gift cards available.Call 569-9525.tude.I hope I don’t catch it by writing about it.I recall several years back when I walked into the office of a very successful marketing agent.I was feeling depressed.He must have sensed my negative attitude because he cut me short, saying, “I’m sorry 1 have to ask you to leave.You have taken up my time with negativism and I don’t want to catch it.” When we became business associates some time later, he explained to me that he avoids negative people.He said dealing with negativism saps his motivation, which he needs to succeed.No wonder he has such a dynamic personality! We are naturally drawn to people with a positive approach to life.I don’t want to imply that negative people are not good - I have also had my bouts with negative feelings.It’s just that a negative person’s outlook is not compatible with positive-thinking people.Some people have a negative response to almost anything you suggest.“It’s wonderful weather,” you might say.“Yeah, but it’s going to rain tomorrow,” he or she replies.“I like your jacket.” “I find it’s too long”; “You’re looking great.” “I don’t feel good.I think I’m coming down with something.” Trying to pull someone out of his negative attitude is not easy, if not impossible.It’s better to avoid that person altogether.But, that’s a lot easier said than done.I learned about negative contamination the hard way when I was selling life insurance.I guess I wasn’t, like we say, in my chips at the time.There was an understanding in the agency that a salesman’s prospect was protected.In other words, you could not approach a prospect found by another agent.I had been working on this prospect for almost a month.I had four interviews with him and in spite of my efforts, I could not get him to sign on the dotted line.I talked about it with some associates.One of them asked me if he could have the prospect.1 gave him the plans I’d prepared and wished him luck.Two days later, the agent walked in with the largest insurance policy sold by the agency all year.You can imagine the dent that made in my ego.The salesman did appreciate the estate analysis I had prepared and gave me one quarter of the commissions.I began to analyse why he made the sale and I could not.I visualized myself during the last interview with the prospect and concluded that I was not gaining his confidence because of my negative attitude.That attitude came from a dire need for the commissions.I had been thinking more of my needs than my client and that pressure dragged me into the negative zone.My associate who concluded the sale was in a much better frame of mind and kept a positive attitude all the way.The moral of the story: watch out for the virus.Don’t lose your positive disposition.Our Man Thursday William Cox Poinsettia sale helps cancer hospice Staff La Maison Aube Lumière, a Sherbrooke-based cancer hospice which is finally ready to greet its first patients, has launched its sixth annual poinsettia sale.The fund-raiser will help pay operating costs of the hospice for dying cancer patients.The flowering Christmas plants are available from 17 local florists starting December 3.They will also be available at the centre mall at Promenades King starting December 1, or by calling La Maison Aube Lumière at 821-3120.Last year the hospice group sold some 2300 plants earning about $22,000.This year the group’s goal is to earn $25,000 by selling between 25CO and 3000 poinset-tias.REGIONAL FORECASTS MAX MIN Sherbrooke Light Snow -2 *9 Thetford Mines Snow -3 -11 Cowansville Light Snow -3 -8 Richmond Snow -2 -9 Stanstead Snow -3 -10 Lac Megantic Snow -4 -12 Outlook for the Eastern Townships for Friday : Increasing cloudiness in the morning followed by snow .max 0 to minus 2 Environment Canada : < The source of the weather Computer problems?Buying a new part or |jng| system?tüli Need advice?, Consultant-Technician Repairs ?Installation • Tuition • Internet Choice ol: Home Service or Workshop Facilities Sherbrooke: (819) 823-9240 BEN ® by DANIEL SHELTON NO ONE CAN SEE YOUR WEPPING AL0UM STILL LOOKS PRETTY GOOP AFTER ALL THESE YEARS' IN YOUR CASE YEP/roo m WE C0ULPNT GET COLOR PICTURES, THOUGH.HOW GREEN YOUR m, PLACK ANP COMPLEXION WAS/ WHITE IS TO YOUR APVANTAGE/ THE Thursday, November 27, 1997 page 3 ‘Our population is aging at twice the rate of the French population’ Study highlights the changing face of English Quebec By Maurice Crossfield Knowlton Anew study showing that Quebec’s English population is aging and not having enough children to keep its population numbers up is of little surprise to Town-shippers Association president Theodora Brinkman.“We already know what was released,” said Brinkman in an interview Tuesday night.“We know our population (in the Townships) is aging at twice the rate of the French population.” The survey was carried out by a coalition of English community groups, and was based on 1991 census information from Statistics Canada.The study breaks down where Quebec’s anglophones are located and their ages.It also examines immigration and its effects on the overall population.According to the study there are 832,045 people who consider English their first official language spoken.Sixty per cent of them live on the island of Montreal, while 79 per cent live within the Montreal region.There are an es- RECORD FILES Townshippers’ president Theodora Brinkman.timated 45,585 anglophones in the Outaouais, 23,100 in the Estrie administrative region, 12,000 in the Quebec City area, and 10,595 in the Gaspé-Magdalen Islands region.Tiny populations also dot the Lower St.Lawrence and Sague-nay-Lac St-Jean regions.In eight regions surveyed the English community has a higher proportion of people over age 55, compared to their French counterparts.That is particularly true in the Eastern Townships, where anglophones have the highest percentage of people over 55 in the province.“It’s important to know these figures, because then we know where to focus our energies,” said Brinkman.She said the Townshippers Association didn’t take part in the survey, but already had done similar studies of its own.According to the anglophone rights lobby group, there are about 45,000 anglophones living in the traditional region of the Eastern Townships.Brinkman explained that because the region spans part of the Montérégie and all of the Estrie administrative regions, the study did not reflect the full population of the region covered by the association.“We know that among the older population there are fewer people who can speak French,” Brinkman said.“So we need to ensure health services in English.” But low birthrates and a steady exodus of young people is also threatening the future of the English population.The low birthrate is reflected in the finding that only 17.68 per cent of anglophones are under 14 years old, compared with 20.56 per cent of francophones.“We are encouraging the young to stay by showing them their options,” said Brinkman.“Most young people want to stay, but feel they can’t.” One bright spot on the survey shows that from 1986 to 1991, people from outside Quebec moved into the province, contributing 9.67 per cent to the overall English population.However according to information released Wednesday, immigrants that come to Quebec and learn English tend to make less than those immigrants who learn French.A second phase of the survey will look at information from the 1996 census, which will allow researchers to pinpoint specific changes in the English community.Those figures are expected to be released before April 1998.By Maurice Crossfield Knowlton The Townshippers Association brought back an old tradition Tuesday night, holding its first public board meeting in several years.“I think it’s a really great way to keep in touch with the community," said Townshippers president Theodora Brinkman.“It’s a way to let people know what we’re up to.” Only about a half-dozen people turned out for the monthly meeting at Knowlton Academy.Brinkman said their board meetings used to be public, but the practice was stopped because few members of the public attended.“If we get a positive response.we'll keep doing it,” Brinkman said.“I would like to see it continue.” In an interview before the % T\ Cl.w is m ; ! ; t meeting, Brinkman said the Day was held in Waterloo.MMSM iSlfisiltl board usually alternates its meetings between Cowansville and Ascot, This meeting was held at Knowlton’s elementary school because it offered more space for the public.The meeting touched on a number of issues facing the Townshippers, from budget proposals to the anglophone rights lobby group’s involvement with Moisson Estrie in helping feed those in need.Also at the meeting the board voted in favor of holding next year’s Townshippers’ Day at Cookshire.Sutton, Granby, Bromont and Cookshire were in the running, but Cookshire won out because this year’s Townshippers’ “They also offered the most detailed application, including applying for a grant for a staff person,” saidBrinkman who also noted that each application was submitted in French only.The 1998 edition of Town-shippers’ Day will be in Cookshire on Sept.19.Casino Night Win a PLATFORM ROCKER & other prizes FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28,1997 at 8:30 p.m.ANAF Unit 318 “The Hut’ 300 St.Francis St., Lennoxville Tickets available at the Bar or from members Everybody Welcome! For info: 346-9122 MâÆ Saluting our Friends World s biggest book! The 1997 Sears Wish Book was in town last week.The 784 page book weighs 500 pounds.Clown "Raggedy Ann" and friends Sébastien and Vincent Marois are pictured with Mrs.Diane Bolduc, catalog supervisor, in front of the Giant Book.Come see the many sides of Sears.Carrefour de l’Estrie 3150 Portland Blvd.Sherbrooke (819) 563-9440 Video games are not what this kid wishes for.BLOOD DONOR CLINIC THE OPTIMIST CLUB AND LES FAUCONS OF SHERBROOKE In cooperation with TVA-Télé 7, CHLT 630, La Tribune and The Record Thursday, November 27, 1997 • Friday, November 28, 1997 BELVÉDÈRE PLACE, 340 Belvédère Street South 2:00 p.m.to 5:00 P.M.• 6:00 P.M.TO 8:00 P.M.Give Blood.There can be no greater gift.Canadian Red Cross In order to give blood, all donors must now present a valid piece of identification at the clinic, including their name and signature or photo.The minimum age requirement to be a blood donor is 18 page 4 Thursday, November 27, 1997 Vacancies up in most Township’s towns One in 12 apartments vacant in Lennoxville Staff Sherbrooke Tjie surplus of rental units in the Townships is increasing as more and more families take advantage of low interest and mortgage rates to become first time homeowners.Tire high- est vacancy rate was in Lennoxville/Ascot where one out of every 12 units is empty.Granby and Thetford Mines saw the largest increases in available units over the past year.The vacancy rate ballooned from 8.5 to 10.4 per cent in Thetford Mines while in Important Notice for Employment Insurance claimants and Old Age Security recipients Even in the event of a strike at Canada Post, Old Age Security cheques will continue to be distributed, as usual, by Canada Post Corporation.Human Resources Development Canada has, however, opened distribution centres for Employment Insurance cheques at the following addresses: For claimants of HRDC Sherbrooke, Asbestos: HRDC distribution centre 299 Olivier St.Sherbrooke For claimants with the following postal codes: J1T J0A1N0 J0A1C0 HRDC distribution centre 359, South Blvd.Bois-Francs Victoriaville For claimants with the following postal codes: JOB 3J0 JOB 2Z0 « HRDC distribution centre Disraeli (1 day/week) or Thetford-Mines (the other days) 493 South Blvd.Smith Granby the rate climbed by 33 per cent from 5.7 to 7.6 per cent between October 1996 and 1997.Drummondville and Magog also saw considerable hikes as the number of vacant units jumped from 5.7 to 7.7 per cent in Magog.In Drummondville the rate climbed from 3.6 to 5.1, but the town still has the For claimants with the following postal codes: JOB 3B0 JOB 1Y0 JOB 1K0 HRDC distribution centre 3620, St-Adolphe Lac Mégantic (near La Chambre de Commerce) For claimants of HRDC Coaticook: HRDC distribution centre 12, Adams St.Fanfarre room, Coaticook Tuesday and Thursday For claimants for HRDC Magog: HRDC distribution centre 452, West St-Patrice St.First Floor no.2 Magog BUSINESS HOURS: 10 A.M.TO 6 P.M.To receive their cheques, report cards or other mail addressed to them, claimants will be required to present two pieces of identification (health insurance card, social insurance card, driver’s licence, passport, birth certificate or credit card).They will also be able to file their “Claimant’s Reports” at these distribution centres.To find out whether your benefit cheque has been issued, call our computerised telephone service, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at the following numbers: (819) 564-5983 or the numbers listed in the Blue Pages of the telephone directory, in the Government of Canada section, Employment Insurance or Old Age Pensions, whichever is applicable, under the “frequently called numbers" heading.Because of increased demand caused by the postal strike, it is recommended that you call after 6:00 p.m.on weekdays or during weekends.1+1 Human Resources Development Canada Développement des ressources humaines Canada Canada lowest number of vacant apartments in the region.Cowansville maintains one of the highest number of vacant units with the rate rising from 9.9 per cent to 10.5 in the past year.In Sherbrooke the vacancy rate averages 7.5 per cent with more empty units in the east and downtown areas.FINANCIAL PLANNING By Frank Cameron C.ADM.R.F.P.Get the most from your RRSP with a simplified plan Are your Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) spread out across a number of financial institutions?Do you receive a complicated assortment of RRSP statements every year?If so, your investments may be needlessly complicated.Fortunately, there is a solution: simplify your retirement planning by consolidating your RRSPs at one financial institution.Consolidating your RRSPs has a number of advantages that can make your financial planning easier and more effective.Here are a few: Easier record keeping.You’ll have just one regular statement to deal with, instead of a number from different financial institutions.That means easier monitoring of renewals for term investments such as guaranteed investment certificates (GICs).More effective performance tracking.With one RRSP, you can quickly see how your investments are doing.Your regular statement should provide performance details and enable you to quickly determine when strategy adjustments are required to meet your objectives.Make the most of your foreign content.With a single RRSP, you have more flexibility in holding foreign investments.You are allowed to hold 20% of the “book value" (the original cost of your investments, not their current market value) in eligible foreign investments.This limit applies separately to each individual RRSP, not to the aggregate value of all your plans.Bonus rates.You may be eligible for higher investment returns when you invest larger amounts.For instance, some GICs pay higher rates on larger amounts.Simpler conversion to an RRIF.If you’re approaching retirement age and plan to convert your RRSP to a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF), the fewer RRSPs the better.This is because each individual RRIF must make a minimum required payout each year, which could become an administrative nightmare.It’s also easier to deal with one financial institution than several when arranging a conversion.Self-directed plans.If you have a wide range of investments, consider a self-directed RRSP.This type of plan is an “umbrella’’ under which many individual investments can be held — from individual stocks, bonds and GICs, to mutual funds.It’s especially handy if you want to keep your RRSP at a single financial institution but still want to hold investments offered by other organizations, such as mutual fund companies.For information on the costs associated with self-directed plans, please contact your financial advisor.The process of transferring and consolidating your RRSPs can take weeks, so if you have a deadline to meet (conversion to an RRIF, for example) give yourself plenty of time.Ask your financial advisor about the best route for your RRSP consolidation Mr.Frank Cameron is a Chartered Administrator, and Registered Financial Planner, with Investors Group. Thursday, November 27, 1997 page 5 : llili .‘When you don’t have a job, you don’t have a place’- conseil president Educators must prepare youths for real life By Rita Legault Sherbrooke Many youths cannot expect to land a job when they get out of school so Quebec’s education system must go beyond the utilitarian vision of training youths for future employment and also prepare them for real life.And the responsibility of preparing youths for the real world rests on more than just educators.There is also an important role for the state, businesses, unions, and society as a whole in ensuring youths are not excluded.That’s the message in the latest annual report of the Conseil supérieur de l’éducation to Education Minister Pauline Marois.“There are not enough jobs to go around and we have to find a place for jobless youths in society,” said council president Céline Saint-Pierre, who was in Sherbrooke on Monday spreading the message contained in the education council’s annual report entitled “L’ln-sertion sociale et professionelle, une responsabilité a partager”.Translated roughly, the report’s title declares that social and occupational inclusion is a shared responsibility”.Saint-Pierre said that society bases a person’s worth on their job and that with massive unemployment, jobless youths are getting lost outside the sys- PERRY BEATON/CORRESPONDENT “There are not enough jobs to go around and we have to find a place for jobless youths in society,” said council president Celine Saint-Pierre, tern.don’t have a place." “Youths need a place in society,” she Saint-Pierre said it’s important to said.“When you don’t have a job, you keep kids in school longer and to ensure they graduate with a diploma, whether it be in technical and vocational training or a college or university degree, to make them competitive in a shrinking job market.Seventy-five per cent of people who did not finish high school are on unemployment, Saint-Pierre points out.Thirty-five per cent of those on unemployment don’t have a high school diploma.“Studies show that the more schooling students have, the better chance they have of finding a job,” she pointed out.Saint-Pierre said students must graduate with more than just job training, they must also acquire the ability to recognize and develop their own strengths.That, she said, will make them able to adapt to the increasingly tough job market.She said the government must also put an emphasis on training students for jobs with a future.Despite high unemployment, many jobs go unfilled because there are not enough qualified workers, she said.Saint-Pierre said that because not all youths will find jobs, they must be educated to be qualified workers and responsible citizens.Social inclusion can no longer be based on work, she said, adding that jobless youths must also find a way to contribute to society.Roadblocks continue for would-be cabbie By Sylvia Warden Sherbrooke The road to getting a taxi driver’s permit remains blocked for Stephen Luce.As reported in Wednesday’s Record, Luce has a job waiting for him at A.L.Taxi in Lennoxville if and when he passes a 30-question multiple-choice French-language test.Luce, an anglophone from Waterville, requested to take the test in English but was refused.He subsequently took the test twice in French and failed.“Anything that has to do with the taxi I passed,” said Luce about the questions on the taxi permit test.He complained that many of the questions were worded in formal French and not the vernacular phrases he is accustomed to hearing and reading.Pierre Mercier at the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec says language probably had little to do with Luce’s failed bids to become a taxi driver.“The aim of this (the test) of course is a knowledge of the area,” said Mercier.A taxi driver must be able to know where the town hall and police station is located, he said.“It’s not discrimination.It’s basically a public service because a driver has to be bilingual," said Mercier in a phone interview from his office in Quebec City.But the Société’s own guidelines allow for participants to take the test in English.The guidelines state: “If you pass the examination in English, you will also have to submit to an Office de la langue française test for proficiency in French.Make a further appointment with the Société service centre and bring the letter confirming your result.” Mercier however contradicted the literature saying, “You have to get the certificate first then take the test in English.There’s no way out of it.He probably doesn’t understand French very well.” But according to the guidelines, “the examination concerns the Act and the regulation governing transportation by taxi; knowledge of the area where you wish to operate.” In order to receive a passing grade on the test, participants must have 22 correct answers out of 30 questions related to where buildings are located and their proper name.Mercier said he was unable to release a sample questionnaire to the media be- cause the test is not in the public domain.However, he said “Ou est l’hôtel de ville?” and “Ou est le gare?” are typical questions on the $25 examination.Over at A.L.Taxi, owner Pierre Dion said Luce’s French is up to scratch.“I think he can manage well with the population of Lennoxville and Sherbrooke.He speaks well enough,” said Dion.The 36-year-old Luce said if the test were in English, he would have his license today.Friends who are taxi drivers told Luce that the English test concentrates on areas in Lennoxville.He said the test asks questions like where is Alexander Galt Regional High School and the offices and shops on Belevidere Street.“I’m on the streets, I know the sections.A lot of the sections on the French test we don’t go to anyway,” said Luce.La Maison Aube «Lumière © © sesa—.,.•£¦ THE POINSETTIA La Maison Aube-Lumière is a residence for terminally ill cancer patients, in the Eastern Townships.Buying a poinsettia from La Maison Aube-Lumière, means that you are helping cancer patients live the last days of life with respect and dignity.Me Dany Lachance Honorary President o w otos ILT430AM WH W £Ï5ÎÎ Everest LaTribune Call now to reserve your poinsettia(s) at La Maison Aube-Lumière 821-3120 (phone) or 821-1127 (fax) POINSETTIAS 6 inches 15$ 8 inches 25$ 10 inches 35$ (Taxes and Delivery included) J RECORD page 6 Thursday, November 27, 1997 iTHEi COMMUNITY FORUM Dynamic ideas resulted when a group of individuals got together in Sherbrooke to brainstorm about our communities’ greatest resource and future - youth.For the most part, discussion centred around what we as adult members of the community perceive to be the needs of Townships youth at this juncture in our history and ways these needs can be addressed.As 1 sat down to write this column, and as a new member of Townshippers’ Association’s board of directors, I asked myself what I really knew about the great deal of voluntary dedication that has already been contributed to the strategy and establishment of programs, projects and services aimed at youth in the Townships.After leafing through documentation that I had received from the Association, 1 was amazed to see the wealth of effort that has already emanated and been aimed at reaching out to our region's youth.That effort has translated into some of the following accomplishments, to name but a few: • Youth Volunteer Bureau • Youth Connection quarterly newsletter • Team of Enthusiastic Townshippers • Townshippers’ Youth Project • Business Council • Student Links 1 couldn’t help but think about the endless number of hours that interested and dedicated Townshippers have invested in this great cause and for that, my hat goes off to them.Needless to say, the effort has no finish line and for that reason, our group, known as the Youth and Education Committee of Townshippers’ Association met to continue the tremendous progress that has already been made.We felt that the needs of our youth could be broken down into three distinct categories, namely, economic, educational and social.Specific needs ranged from employment opportunities, to support networks, to career path planning, to an annual youth forum and the need for role models and mentors.By the time the evening wrapped up, some pretty specific ideas had been generated which everyone looked forward to elaborating on at our next meeting.These include: • developing an Internet Employment Opportunity Bulletin Board • soliciting a network of employers willing to hire summer students • widening accessibility of Internet use and training • providing more and earlier career option planning at high school level • organizing a Townships "Youth Day" • encouraging networking between Townships youth centres • identifying and matching role models with interested youth While our committee is dedicated to trying to understand the needs of our community’s youth and to implementing ideas that will address these needs, who better than young people themselves to help us understand and effectively implement solutions?For that reason, we thought it a good idea to reach out to our young people using a survey as a tool to further understand and solicit ideas.I even put the survey idea to its first test by soliciting my 15-year-old son’s ideas: in just a few moments he came up with a number of good practical ideas.Just think what a larger survey will bring! Stay tuned for a survey that we expect to circulate at your school in the near future.Better still, give Townshippers’ Association a call with your ideas or join us at our next committee meeting.Blair McIntosh is a director of Town-shippers’ Association and a member of its Youth and Education Committee.Youth survey on horizon Viewpoint Blair McIntosh Til Ei a division of Communications Quebecor inc.2850 Delorme, Sherbrooke, Que.J1K1A1 Fax: 819-569-3945 Newsroom e-maii.: record@interlinx.qc.ca Randy Kinnear Publisher .(819) 569-9511 Sharon McCully Editor .(819) 569-6345 Sunil Mahtani Corresp.Editor .(819) 569-6345 Susan Mastine Community Relat.(819) 569-9511 Alain Tétreault Adv.Dir.(819) 569-9525 Richard Lessard Prod.Mgr.(819) 569-9931 Mark Guillette Press Superv,__(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: (514) 242-1188 Fax: (514) 243-5155 MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 year 104.00 7.28 7.23 S118.51 6 MONTHS 53.50 3.75 3.72 S60.97 3 MONTHS 27.00 1.89 1.88 S30.77 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 ordered one week after publication are available at $1.00 per copy.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.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CDNA, NMB, QCNA RIGHTS?OF COURSE WE CANTALK ABOUT RIGHTS -AS SCON ASVOU'M FINISHED MY LEFT.a WB Letters to the Editor War museum should tell whole story Dear Editor, Re: War Museum and the Senate In an obvious attempt to dissuade the Upper House from approving a motion to permit the Veterans Subcommittee from examining the plans for the new Canadian War Museum, Dr.George F.MacDonald, CEO of the parent Museum Board included, the following statement in a bulky briefing kit: “.the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation believes that it is appropriate to present the Holocaust at the Canadian War Museum, which is the approach implemented at the Imperial War Museum in London.” Are we still tied to the apron strings of what we used to call the Mother Country?And, talk about alienating our fine comrades whose birthright is other than British! The reference to the Imperial War Museum leads us to wonder if the proposed Canadian Holocaust Gallery will require the same warning used by the Brits.It states: “The display is not suitable for under 14’s, and where school parties are concerned, only pupils supervised by their teacher are permitted to enter it.” Okay parents.Take the young ‘uns to the Canadian War Museum to learn a bit about our military heritage.But you better have an explanation for the under-14’s when they want to know what’s behind the door leading into the Gallery that tells us about the depravities of the Nazi Regime.Veterans are in full support of a museum display telling of the death camps in all the gruesome detail (and possibly anti-Semitic immigration policies of the Canadian Government which refused entry to Jews attempting to escape from Europe).But let us make sure we don’t confuse your minds with a mix of our fine Canadian military traditions and the warped philosophy of Hitler’s “final solution.” Sincerely, H.Clifford Chadderton Chair National Council of Veteran Associations Team baskets help fill food baskets Dear Editor, The Lennoxville & District Women’s Centre wishes to thank the Bishop’s University Athletic Department and The Record for their contribution and support for our Christmas Basket Campaign, as well to all who made donations at The Record’s Basketball night.Through your efforts, we raised $500.which will be used to help purchase meat, fruit, vegetables, and milk products to complement the canned and dry goods that we also hope to receive through donations.We extend a special thanks to Tom Allen and Larry Legault of Bishop’s University, Jo-Ann Hovey and Susan Mastine of The Record, and Melody Robinson, member of the Lennoxville & District Women’s Centre.If anyone wishes to make a donation of money or food to our Christmas basket campaign you may drop it by the Women’s Centre at 151A Queen Street, Lennoxville.Also if you need a food basket or know of someone who does, please call us at 564-6626.Lennoxville & District Women’s Centre Thursday, November 27, 1997 page 7 OUTDOORS ‘Favoured races in the struggle for life’ Imagine raccoons which look both ways On the wild side Charles Bury Roadkill.Thud.There goes a groundhog.Splat.That was a cat.Most of us feel sad when we run over one of God’s little creatures.But cheer up.Except when the victim is a human one, we’re actually doing nature a favor.It was exactly 200 years ago that British doctor and naturalist Erasmus Darwin developed a theory of evolution - an explanation of where plants and animals come from and how they get to wherever they are.But the world wasn’t ready, and one of the few who paid the old guy any attention was his grandson Charles Robert Darwin, who lent a curious ear to the family’s many discussions on the subject.Darwin the naturalist His head filled with the combination of known facts and zany fictions that ruled the natural sciences at the time, young Charles Darwin became a naturalist himself.From 1831 to 1836 he travelled to Central and South America and the southeast Pacific Ocean, aboard HMS BEAGLE, a small ship belonging to the British Royal Navy and engaged in exploring and surveying little-known parts of the globe.Darwin’s job was to collect, identify and catalog samples of virtually every living thing the explorers came across.After a few years in the tropics without a fridge, you can imagine how his office smelt.Back home Darwin married his cousin.Emma, then spent the next twenty years figuring out how nature works.In 1859 he published his watershed book ‘On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life’.This can be complicated.So let’s let World Book Encyclopedia take over for a few paragraphs: Individual traits “In most cases, according to Darwin, no two members of any species are exactly alike.Each organism has an individual combination of traits, and most of these traits are inherited.Darwin pointed out that gardeners and farmers commonly developed special kinds of plants and animals by selecting and breeding organisms that had desired traits.He believed that a similar kind of process took place in nature.Darwin called this process natural selection, or the survival of the fittest.“Darwin showed that living things commonly produce many more offspring than are necessary to replace themselves.The earth cannot possi- ______ bly support all these organisms, and so they must compete for such necessities as food and shelter.Their lives are also threatened by animals that threaten them, by unfavorable weather, and by other environmental conditions.“Darwin suggested that some members of a species have traits that aid them in this struggle for life.Other members of the species have less favorable traits and therefore are less likely to survive.On the average, the members with favorable traits live for a longer period of time and produce more offspring than do the others.They also pass on the favorable traits to their young.The unfavorable traits eventually die out.In different places and at different times, some traits will be favored and other traits will be eliminated.In this way varieties of organisms appear and gradually become separate species.” Getting enough to eat Hmm.Pretty scientific, eh?Not really.In other words, Darwin said, if a certain type of bird thrives on a certain type of food, those birds of that species which have access to plenty of that food will thrive, while those with less will die out.In the long run, that kind of bird will eventually restrict its range to places where that food grows.At the same time, those birds who can easily find and eat that food will also thrive, while those who can’t and don’t will not.Thus the Pine Grosbeak spun off from the finches to become a separate species on its own (Pinicola Nucleator).It lives in pine woods because it eats a lot of pine seeds, and eats a lot of pine seeds because it can break them open with its big (gros) beak.The ones which nest in non-pine woods and the ones with smaller beaks died out along the way.Thus the giraffe got its long neck by natural selection: giraffes with longer necks could reach higher on the trees for food, eating leaves that other African ungulates - both giraffes and other species - couldn’t reach.They therefore lived longer and had more baby giraffes than their shorter-necked brothers and sisters.Natural selection is nature selecting its all-star team; an all-star giraffe is the one with the longest neck.What’s all this got to do with dead groundhogs on the autoroute?Or cats, or coons, or crows or coyotes?Just that they are living proof - well, formerly-living proof, I guess - of Charles Darwin’s theory.Continuing evolution Evolution is a waiting game though, and this kind of thing takes too long for you and I to wait and see.But someday nature will get used to the car, the road and the speeding driver.Charles Darwin suggested that some members of a species have traits that aid them in their struggle for life.Imagine raccoons which look both ways before they cross the road.Deer lining up to wait for the lights.Cats demanding crosswalks.Here’s a question Darwin didn’t answer.For the human species, survival of the fittest is nothing but a dream.And it’s an illegal dream at that.So is it good or bad that natural selection doesn’t work on people?Get to the heart of the matter! 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Sharing a Healthier Future" Fund-raising campaign for the Fondation du Centre universitaire de santé de l'Estrie page 8 Thursday.November 27, 1997 THEi BMP runs a deficit but Hospital learns to do more with less money I 0 t ,* L ACROSS a ¦ a ¦ ¦ a ¦ a a rnniiNE And il your partner is causing a disturbance leading to some embarrassment, then it's time to see your CARLINE neighbour.FREE INSPECTION & ESTIMATE n*tA t* By Maurice Crossfield Cowansville The Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital wrapped up it’s 1996-1997 business year with a slight deficit, but administrators particularly concerned.At a public meeting attended mostly be hospital staffers earlier this week it was announced that the BMP ended its last financial year with a deficit of $60,569.It’s overall budget for the financial year ending March 31, 1997 was $20,266,931, $15 million of which covers employee salaries.“It is not an enormous deficit,” said BMP professional services director Danielle Frechette.“We have already planned for it in the next year’s fi-nances.We aren’t nervous about it.” The shortfall was due mostly to renovation work carried out at the hospital.But as BMP director general Mario Cyr explained at the meeting, it was a one time expense that won’t be repeated.Over the last decade the BMP has trimmed more than $2 million from its operations, representing about 10 per cent of its overall budget.Frechette said budget cuts for the coming year are expected to be somewhere in the $500,000 range.Some of that will be covered by the closure of 20 long-term care beds over the next few months.To compensate the BMP further develop its réadaptation services.To still meet its reduced financial target the BMP has worked at cutting down the length of hospital stays.At the hospital’s birthing centre the overall average stay has been reduced from 3.1 days to 2.8 days in the last year.In the medical department the average length of a stay has been reduced from 9.6 to 7.8 days.Day surgeries are also up from 36 per cent to 47 per cent.“To do this we have to develop as much as possible our connections with the CLSC-CHSLD La Pom- RECORD FILES BMP director general Mario Cyr meraie,” said Frechette.“Our partnership is very important." Frechette explained that because people are spending less time in hospital, the need for home care and follow-up services has increased, with 600 home visits carried out last year alone.She said with new techniques and ever-tightening budgets, the number of day surgeries is expected to continue climbing.“It’s always the same objective,” Frechette said.“In most all of our programs we want to shorten hospital stays.” Hospitalizations and the day-to-day operation of the BMP is no inexpensive matter.The last leap-year in 1995 added $50,000 to the annual operating cost of the hospital.“We have had to reorganize all of the services we offer,” said Frechette.“We always have to place the emphasis on planning ahead.” That emphasis on planning ahead has also netted the BMP its share of recognition, racking up several prizes over the last year for its administrative technique and quality of services.“The last few years have been quite something,” Frechette said.“It is certain that more cuts are coming.We aren’t sitting around waiting for new money.” SILENT PARTNER! 1205 Wellington St.S.569-5959 1905 King St.W.563-0036 WELCOME to International AutoCross, a puzzle dedicated to the automobile afficianado! 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'{JWoAOj Join us for our 21st Telethon .and please give generously December 6th and 7th Suzanne Desautels, Leslie Roberts and Jayson Burns (centre) Foundation for research into children's diseases CFCF IS 50 ITOS page 10 The Record, Thursday, November 27, 1997 RING CON PRIZES: 1-$50, 2-$25 & 10-$20 Zellers* Gift Certificates i ' : .: f - .' - ' ' ¦ VTV " ' ' " ?§# f f 'f ' -ÿ CONTEST RULES: CHRISTMAS COLORING CONTEST 1.Contest is open to children ages 4-10.Older children or adults may not assist in coloring, but may assist in filling out the entry form.2.Crayons, poster paints, colored pencils or felt-tip pens may be used.3.Winners will be drawn from the entries received 4.All entries become property of this paper and must be received at our offices on or before December 10, 1997.Drawings for winners will take place December 15,1997.5.Children of The Record & Zellers* employees are not eligible to participate.Child’s name Address Phone Mail to: The Record, 2850 Delorme St., Sherbrooke J1K 1A1 or 88 Lakeside St., Knowlton, JOE 1V0 co-sponsored by Zellers inc., Carrefour de l’Estrie, Les Galeries Quatre Saisons, Les Galeries Orford The Record, Thursday, November 27, 1997 page 11 Attractions program de earn mom w» to highlight exciting activities and sites that people across Canada can discover and enjoy.Heritage is a family affair at Peterborough museums By Sheri Fiegehen The Peterborough Examiner In the context of Attractions Canada, a partnership program designed to help you learn more about Canada, The Examiner is happy to be teamed up with The Sherbrooke Record (Sherbrooke, Quebec) to highlight exciting activities and sites that people from all over Canada can enjoy and discover.Here is a glimpse of what’s happening in the Peterborough region.Families can celebrate the holiday season the old-fashioned way at Lang Pioneer Village this December.Horse-drawn sleigh rides, choir carolers in period costume, hot apple cider, pioneer-style baked goods, and traditional holiday crafts will all be featured at Lang’s Heritage Christmas event on December 14.It’s a great outing for families, says Angela Chittick, museum manager.There’s hands-on activities for the kids like making pioneer-style Christmas crafts while parents can wander through the old buildings and shop for gifts.Lang Pioneer Village consists of 20 restored 19th Century buildings.Its regular season is Victoria Day to Labour Day.At the village, visitors can see how bread is made in the kitchen of the Keene Hotel; buy old-fashioned candy at the General store; watch a tinsmith ply his trade; or see how everyday families lived at home.Costumed guides add to the old-style feel of the village.Lang Pioneer Village is lo- cated in Keene, just outside of Peterborough.Call (705) 295-6694.The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough not only displays canoes and kayaks, but it gives visitors a taste of history.The museum tell us an interesting tale of the canoe and its relation to Canada our culture, our people, our past, says Dawn McQuade, collections manager for the museum.The museum’s collection, which totals more than 500 canoes and kayaks, features west coast dugout canoes, birch bark canoes, northern kayaks, an extensive collection of modern canoes (post 1850s), and an international collection from places like Africa, Taiwan and Indonesia.Peterborough is also an appropriate place for the museum, as it was Hutchison House: Don Willcock of Hutchison House in the 1840's-style doctor’s study.PHOTO: PETERBOROUGH EXAMINER lg§Sll ‘ ! the birthplace of the modern canoe, says McQuade.Woodstrip canoes were invented here in the 1850s, mass produced and shipped all over the world.Peterborough was known internationally for its canoes, she says.The museum also features canoe and kayak building workshops and demonstrations.The Canadian Canoe Museum is located at 910 Monaghan Road.Call (705) 748-9153.If you’re in for some good Scottish fun this holiday season, perhaps a New Year’s Day visit to historic Hutchison House in Peterborough is in order.Hutchison House, built in 1837, is the former home of Dr.John Hutchison and his family.It resembles a typical family home of the age, and includes period furnishings.The family’s heritage was Scottish and that heritage is still celebrated today.Hogmanay (the Scottish term for New Year’s) is quite the festive event around here, says Don Willcock, secretary-treasurer for Hutchison House.About 300 people of all ages show up.We celebrate the new year the Scottish way, with toasts, traditional Scottish food, such as haggis and shortbread, as well as pipers and Scottish country dancing.Scottish teas are held daily in the summer; by appointment in the winter.Special exhibits are also displayed throughout the year.This winter’s exhibit is hats from 1880 to 1920.Hutchison House is located at 270 Brock Street.Call (705) 743-9710.mm .it a Lang Pioneer Village: Dan Brownson and Brigitte Richard of Lang Pioneer Village in the kitchen ofMilburn House, a restored 1870s log home.Dan carries wood for the stove, while Brigitte works the butter churner.PHOTO: PETERBOROUGH EXAMINER English-speaking community keeps history alive By Sylvia Warden The Record The snow may be falling but that doesn’t deter cultural enthusiasts in Quebec’s Eastern Townships from getting out and about and promoting their heritage.As the English-speaking population of this sprawling territory continues to decline due to an aging population and movement out of Quebec, historical societies and theatre groups have taken on greater significance.The two weave the history of local communities through the tapestries on the wall and the page.“I’m trying to develop a theatre that is dedicated to promoting Canadian and specifically Quebec culture,” said Nicholas Pynes artistic director of Theatre Lac Brome in Knowlton, Que.The non-profit English-language theatre features both professional and amateur talent throughout its season.During the summer, patrons have seen local legend The Megantic Outlaw on stage along with other Canadian productions like last summer’s New York -Paris, featuring Peter Pringle.In the spring and autumn, amateur theatre groups such as the Knowlton Players help keep the theatre open 12 months a year.“Each weekend the theatre is alive with activity,” said Pynes of the theatre that celebrated its 10th anniversary this year.Also located in the Eastern Townships is Quebec’s oldest and largest English-language summer theatre, The Piggery in North Hatley, Que.Bishop’s University professor Greg Tuck spends his summers at The Piggery as its artistic director.Last summer’s playbill featured Sylvia by American playwright A.R.Gurney and On The Flight Path by Canadian Norm Foster.Theatre is one way of promoting the character of the region which is home to about 45,000 anglophones, living one to three hours from Montreal.Museums are another.The Brome County Historical Society’s museum located in the communities of Knowlton features an eclectic assortment of artifacts that capture the character of the region as it was 100 years ago.“Old textiles, tools and implements people would have used in their homes back then are here,” said Arlene Royea a member of the society for 20 years.The museum is housed in a collection of six buildings that offer a glimpse into what life was like at the turn of the century.A court house and a fire station have all been converted to living museums and are situated on one compound.Up the road, a one-room school house is also part of the museum.The museum is also home to one of three remaining First World War Fokker air planes in the world.Brought to the museum in 1921, the German fighter plane is a highlight of the museum, attracting visitors from far and wide.Also trying to preserve the history and traditions of the area is The Lennoxville-Ascot Historical and Museum Society.A decade ago, the society and the town purchased a 19th century home and opened Uplands Museum in Lennoxville, Que.“It’s a period home pretty much furnished as it would have been 100 years ago," said board member Marc Bolduc.Unlike stuffy heritage homes you can see but not touch, the volunteers at Uplands encourage visitors to embrace the culture of yesteryear.“You can actually sit in the chairs, and touch the wood.So it’s homey,” said Bolduc, a former Lennoxville town councillor.Unique to museums in the area.Uplands features afternoon tea for visitors.During the summer months, the veranda and the gardens are the hub of activity as visitors gather to relax and sip tea from china cups and listen to stories from a historical character, such as Libby, the maid.“We live in a small community that defines itself as different from the rest of Quebec.This is how we keep it alive,” said Bolduc.The Uplands Museum can be reached by calling 819-564-0409.Brome County Historical Society, 514-243-6782, Theatre Lac Brome at 514-242-2270 and The Piggery at 819-842-2432.From coast to coast in Canada, there are thousands of attractions to discover.To know more, visit our Web site: http://attractions.infocan.gc.ca WIN WITH ATTRACTIONS CANADA! .ONE OF 5 PAIRS OF AIRLINE TICKETS TO THE CANADIAN DESTINATION OF YOUR CHOICE, COURTESY OF AIR CANADA!’ (Approximate value: $1,200/pair, depending on point of departure and destination.) 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Instead of cancelling, why not donate that part of your Record subscription to a good cause?Hospitals, school libraries, community organizations could benefit.We would be pleased to redirect issues to them, should you so wish.Call 819-569-9528 or 514-242-1188 ¦ THE" Record The Record, page 12 Thursday, November 27, 1997 v Thursday, November 27, 1997 page 13 SPORTS Lady Pipers have talent to spare Old-timers hit the ice in Bedford this weekend Old-timers take to the ice this weekend in Bedford in the Tournoi de la Denière chance.Three divisions, including 35+, 40+ and 50+ players, will provide competition for teams from Knowlton, Waterloo, Farnham, Cowansville, Montreal and Bedford.Tournament organizers Pierre Mor-risette, Graham Neil and Jean-Pierre Duval have prepared a simplified low-cost format which encourages quality hockey, sportsmanship and camaraderie.The round robin schedule begins Friday evening and continues through Saturday evening and Sunday morning, with finals in each division on Sunday afternoon.Local volunteers will man the equipment and extend a welcoming hand.Various sponsors have aided in the realization of the project and residuals will go to the Bedford Minor Hockey Organization.Nestled at the western extremity of the Townships, Bedford is a small town widely known for its quality of life and large scale participation in sporting activities.The lighting and ice surface of the 1500-seat arena ranks with the best.Heated observation areas and restaurant facilities cater to the less adventurous.The facility is impeccably maintained by a motivated crew under the direction of Paul Boulay.Local old-timer hockey is alive and well.The Bedford tourney offers a chance to see what it’s all about, perhaps an invitation to sharpen up the old blades for future opportunities.Showing unusual early season form, the well coached and talent rich lady Piper squad from Alexander Galt Regional High School served notice that it will be the team to beat again this year in the ETIAC.With precision passing, good low post control and superb outside shooting, the Pipers handed a smaller, inconsistent Massey-Vanier team a 54-23 shellacking in the first round of an inaugural tournament for the newly completed Richford High School gymnasium.The host Rockets moved swiftly into the finals past a spirited and enthusiastic crew from Craftsbury 51-19.The next morning, after some good cop-bad cop encouragement from coaches Dave Bromby and Lance Myers, Massey-Vanier settled down.The girls fought back and won 43-34 in the consolation round over the Craftsbury Chargers.The tournament championship event saw a classic struggle between the shorter but highly disciplined Richford squad and the taller girls from Lennoxville.The Rockets relied heavily on the brilliant moves of “60 minute” guard Erin Hazen as she lead rush after rush with ball handling, passing, drives to the basket and stellar, three-point shooting.Galt responded with size in the key and the junior-senior guard combination of Melissa Bowman and Katie Hodge.Bowman’s strength and shooting accuracy, and Hodge’s sheer agility and tenacity gradually took control of the game.Either directly or with assists, the pair figured in a large majority of the winning 47 points that passed the hoop.With minutes remaining and a 10-point spread, an exhausted Hazen crashed to the floor.Courageously she stayed in the game.But the die was cast and Galt rolled on to victory.The Lady Pipers are good.Coming Events: Nov.28 Tournoi de la Dernière Chance de Bedford, 6:30 p.m., Bedford Arena, 15 Marziali, Bedford.Runs through Nov.30.Dec.7 GMAA Reindeer Ramble 5K & Costume Extravaganza, 1 p.m., Essex Jet., Vt., Hiawatha Elementary School.Fees: $12 ($15 after Dec.5.) For more information, call Steve Bergeron at (802) 879-3723 or send an e-mail to UVM2000@aol.com or steven.berg-eron@vnet.ibm.com Please send information or comments to: Bill Williams, 1574 Mystic Rd.Bedford, JOJ 1A0.Tel:/Fax: (514) 248-7273.Magog loses to Ste-Foy twice in two days By Michael Innés Record correspondent Sherbrooke The Magog Cantonniers came back from Ste-Foy Sunday with a 6-4 loss.After a 5-0 win Saturday afternoon in Magog, the Cantonniers headed to Ste-Foy on Sunday to face the same team they beat 24 hours earlier.Thanks to four goals by 16-year-old Alexandre Giroux, the Governors beat Magog.The Governors trailed 3-2 after 40 minutes of play but came back to stop a five game losing streak and stopped the Cantonniers’s winning streak on the road.Andre Martineau opened the scoring for Magog five minutes into the period but Ste-Foy’s Daniel Clermont tied the game before the end of the first 20 minutes of play.Ste-Foy took the lead early in the second period with a goal from Pierre Olivier Dufour.Magog’s Andre Martineau, with his second goal of the game, tied it once again.Eric Laurendeau gave the visiting Cantonniers the lead in the game with his eigth goal of the season.The third period belonged to Ste-Foy’s Alexandre Giroux.He scored three straight goals in less than five minutes to give his team the 5-3 lead.Antoine Bergeron narrowed the local lead with his first of the season but Giroux came back on a power play at 18:56 to take the 6-4 win.The Cantonniers play their next game this Friday as they visit Levis at 8 p.m.before hosting Laval-Laurentide-Lanaudiere on Sunday in Magog 7 p.m.Be active, keep on moving SAVE ON SELECTED ITEMS BIJOUTERIE W.POIRIER 335 Principale St.North, Richmond 826-2330 One phone call.& One stop shopping! & & iditions from Transports Québec ¦$> forecasts from Environment Canada 1900 565 Fee of 95 < per minute « * Environment Environnement Canada Canada page 14 Thursday, November 27, 1997 —¦THE Frontaliers two points from first place Coaticook earns 3-2 win over Lachine By Michael Innés Record Correspondent Lachine The Coaticook Frontaliers of the Quebec Junior AAA league ended a perfect weekend Sunday with a 3-2 win over the Lachine Maroons.The Frontaliers opened the scoring midway in the first period after a shot from Jean-François Laçasse, assisted by Simon Prieur and Dave Bolduc, on a power play.Lachine’s Martin Frechette tied the game five minutes later to end the first period in a 1-1 tie.The Frontaliers led in the second period with an unassisted power play goal from Bolduc at 9:20 in the second period.Lachine came back to tie the game early in the third period when Patrick Duquette got the puck past Stéphane Comtois after only one minute of play.Bolduc finally gave the visiting Frontaliers the win at 12:04 of the period after picking up a pass from Stéphane Huot and Tommy Groleau.Following Sunday’s win, the Frontaliers are only two points from first place in their division.Cowansville is in first place after beating Longueuil.“It was a tight game but we scored two power play goals,” said Coaticook head coach Pierre Cliche after the game.“We were able to capitalize at the right moment.” The Frontaliers will play in Contrecoeur at 8 p.m.Friday night before heading to Montreal Sunday to face the Juniors at 2 p.m.Balance your budget before Paul Martin.98 Sienna per month/ 48-month lease" •Air conditionins •A3S brakes •Tilt steering wheel •2 airbags DOWNPAYMENT* $0 MONTHLY PAYMENT $411 $1,500 $374 $2,500 $349 Freight and preparation included Leasing and financing olfeied through Toyota Canada Inc upon credit approval from Toyota Credit Canada Inc Registration insurance and taxes extra * Otter valid on all new 1998 Sienna GF19CS-AA models leased and delivered before November 30 199' initial payment ot S398 68.downpayment ol S2.500 plus taxes and security deposit of $400 required upon delivery 96.000 km free ol charge.lOc/lim thereafter * * taxes extra Or equivalent exchange Photo for illustration only.See your participating Toyota dealer tor complete details Your Toyota dealer TOYOTA YOU ’VE DONE IT A G A I N ! Œ> TOYOTA RICHMOND 153 Route 116 826-5923 RICHMOND 1-800-363-1616 SOLUTION TOYOTA Eskimods beat College Français 6-5 By Michael Innés Record Correspondent Sherbrooke The Cowansville Eskimods surprised fans with a 6-5 win over College Français of Longueuil Sunday.Longueuil opened the scoring with Nicolas Lemieux’s fifth goal of the season to take a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes of play.Cowansville tied the game early in the second period when Fausto Vitale scored on a power play at 4:09.College Français came back to take the lead with two goals.Philippe Bouthiller and Yannick Ouimet did the work on a power play but Claude Vincent’s team did not give up and tied the game minutes later with a goal from Benoit Bouchard.Bryan Bergeron tied the game once again with help from Bouchard.College Français took the lead before the end of the second period with a goal from Sebastien Pare.Bergeron tied the game for Cowansville early in the third period with his eighth goal of the season on a power play.Georges-Etienne Cote tied the game once again for Longueuil with a short-handed goal.Cowansville’s Dany Beaulne tied the game also with a short-handed goal before Benoit Bouchard with his second goal of the game scored to give the Eskimods the win with 45 seconds remaining in the game.Erick Periard was in the net for Longueuil and faced 33 shots from Cowansville.Pascal Gosselin also faced 33 shots coming from Longueuil.The Eskimods play their next game on the road on Friday at Lachine at 8 p.m.before playing Longueuil on Monday night at 7:30 p.m.in Longueuil.Morin suspended from Eskimods Foward David Morin was suspended by the Eskimods late last week.Head coach Claude Vincent said it was due to a bad attitude from his veteran player.“He was suspended because of his attitude,” said Vincent.“A 20-year-old player should be a good example to the other players but he was not doing it.” Sources close to Morin said the reason for his suspension is because he notified team management he would not be back after Christmas holidays.The team’s president said Morin would not be back with the team and that he has asked to be traded to another team.Vincent said he did not know when Morin would resume playing.Michael Innés Record Correspondent ' TH E i Thursday, November 27, 1997 page 15 Catholic Women’s League of Canada meets The Sherbrooke Council of the Catholic Women’s League held a supper meeting on November 5 in the Canon Fisette Memorial Library under the presidency of Phyllis Courte-manche.The opening prayer was followed by remembrance of hospitalized parishioners, after which Jean Langevin, spiritual convener, read an interesting article from the Canadian Catholic Review.Recording secretary, Donna Caron, read tire minutes of the September meeting and treasurer, Elaine MacGregor, presented her financial report which included the gratifying results of the recent chicken salad supper.Helen Fitzgerald, education convener, stated that the Marguerite Boucher Steel bursary had been awarded to Kristine Mayrand and would be presented to her on Awards Night at Alexander Galt High School.Regarding student grants, it was moved and carried that a similar bursary be given to Tanya Bolduc, a former student of Marymount and gradu-ate of Champlain and Bishop’s University, where she achieved academic excellence, and is presently pursuing a Philosophy in Humanities course at Memorial University in St.John’s, Newfoundland.Also, concerning education, Priscilla Noonan suggested that some funds be allocated to the children’s lunch program and consequently a motion was made to donate to the following elementary schools: Princess Elizabeth in Magog, St.Francis in Richmond and the Sherbrooke Elementary.Madame President brought up the subject of national obligations and the treasurer was instructed to issue cheques to Holy Father Fund, the National Scholarship and the Pro-Life Movement.Tentative plans were made for hospital visiting in early December, on which occasion Christmas treats will be distributed.Arlene Hand, President of the Mission Circle reported that she had received an appeal from Anishinabe Spiritual Centre, a Jesuit-run facility in Espanola, Ont., and, here again, the meeting voted to contribute to this unique facility.All business having been completed, the meeting was adjourned and a short social hour ensued during which the members enjoyed a soup-and-sandwich supper.Helen Fitzgerald Publicity Convener From the pens ofE.T.writers My Experiance Here I sit within the C.H.U.S.There isn’t very much to do, Madame Lambert is my roommate That we can’t talk much, is only fate Way up here on the 10th floor, Nothing to read is surely a bore.Every time you turn around twice There’s a different nurse, most are nice There’s Claude, a male nurse is he, Another Claude that is a she.There’s Carmen, Gaitin and Gabrielle.They all have different things to tell Today, tomorrow, no coffee or tea That really doesn't bother me But when they said, no chocolate, Now that’s not something that I hate.Tomorrow on the treadmill I will go Another test too, 1 do not know There’s a pond outside away down there With a path running round it’s edge Benches here and benches there All they need is a hedge A parking lot with many cars, So many maybe they come from Mars.This morning when walking I did too There was a road coming down a hill Full of cars all in a row A traffic jam, they could hardly go.Probably people going to work Of course maybe some were just a jerk When I got up this morning Snow was on the ground Just giving us a warning It was still coming down, Madame Lambert beckoned me to come And see the snow, there was some She said something about Noel To have Christmas now is not our goal I’ve missed a lot of things since being here UCW and Carry on Gang’s visitors night Sister Annie’s birthday party was in gear, Now, can you see my plight?Going to the Grapes Home on Thursday night And now the seed fair is not in sight.I went down for tests at 8 Between then I had to wait and wait They photographed my heart A couple of times for a start Then up we came to second floor For the treadmill I was destined for They bored some holes within my chest And hitched up wires and a box with zest Then I went upon the mill It wasn’t very hard but still They said I’d done very well There’s not much more for me to tell I got up here in time for dinner I was hungry, no breakfast, but I won’t get thinner.I seems the snow is on the ground Early thought it comes.It falls lightly without a sound And soon there will be tons.71 years of age I’ve reached, And never had to take pills.Now I have not beseached.They’ve got me by the gills.By Jeanne R.Merrill Lowry Deaths BAIRD, Cedric E.— At Magog, Que., November 25, 1997 at age 84.Husband of Simone Cadorette of Magog.Father of Diane and Nancy and their spouses, of Prince George, B.C.Survived by four grandchildren, a step-son, Jacques Lavoie (Diane) and sister Gladys (Reginald Spencer).Also survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends.According to his wishes, no visitation and cremation.Graveside service will be held on November 28 at 1 p.m.at St.Patrick’s Cemetery, Magog.As memorial tributes, donations to St.Luke’s Anglican Church Memorial Fund, 290 Pine St., Magog, J1X 2H9, or a charity of one’s choice, would be appreciated.Arrangements entrusted to Ledoux Funeral Home, Magog, Que.STOTE, Iola (nee Westover) — Peacefully at the Maurice Home in Bedford, Que., on November 25, 1997 in her 90th year.Iola Westover, beloved wife of the late Asa Stote, former resident of Stanbridge East, Que.Loving mother of Doreen Emmery and husband Barry.Grandmother of Tara-Lynn and Tanya.Visitation will be held at the Dion’s Funeral Home, 215 River St., Bedford, Thursday, November 27 from 7 to 9 p.m.Funeral service will be held at the St.James Anglican Church in Stanbridge East on November 28,1997 at 2 p.m.Burial in the Bishop Stewart Memorial Cemetery in Frelighsburg, Que.Donations tothe Claude De Serres Foundation would be appreciated.Forms available at the funeral home.Birth ALLAIT - Brian and Tanya (Bellehumeur) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their son, Jacob Emanual, born at the CHUS on November 5, 1997.Weighing in at 5 lbs 3 ozs.Proud grandparents are Don and Lucy Bellehumeur of Sutton, Steve and Barbara Allatt of North Hatley.Very proud great grandparents are Florence Allatt and Bunny and Simone Sample.Card of Thanks JONES - A special thanks to my family and friends for helping me celebrate my 65th birthday.For the party, delicious supper and cake given by my children and family.Money from my children and grand children and husband.Gifts and flowers from friends and many cards.It was truly appreciated.ESTHER JONES RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH & DEATH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 29c per word.Minimum charge: $7.25 ($8.25 taxes included) Discounts: 2 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1997 THE i We gain wisdom during hard times Dear Readers: Today is Thanksgiving.I hope you won’t mind if I take the day off to be with my daughter, grandchil- Thursday, Nov.27, 1997 Cibur ‘Birthday Exciting relationships will be established in the year ahead.Two new friends in particular will play important roles in your business and social affairs.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) If there is someone special with whom you should get in touch today, don’t wait too long or you may not be able to make the contact.Sagittarius, treat yourself to a birthday gift.Send for your Astro-Graph predictions for the year ahead by mailing $2 and SASE to Astro-Graph, c/o this newspaper, P.O.Box 1758, Murray Hill Station, New York, NY 10156.Be sure to state your zodiac sign.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) You are well-endowed with social graces, and it’s imperative these qualities remain intact today.Be sure to acknowledge those who help you.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) The busier you are today, the happier you’re likely to be.If others haven’t included you in their plans, make your own arrangements to include them.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) The possibilities for personal acquisition are exceptionally strong today.If there is something you’ve wanted secretly, pursue it in earnest now.ARIES (March 21-April 19) Others might sit around wishing for things to happen today, but you’ll have the wherewithal, if you choose to use it, to make your dreams realities.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Challenging conditions will awaken your practical attributes today.Situations that intimidate associates won’t faze you if you meet them head-on.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Involvements with old friends today will revitalize your enthusiasm about life in general.Good buddies will contribute to your sense of well-being.CANCER (June 21-July 22) Unexpected shifts in circumstances today are likely to be of greater benefit to you than they will be to your associate.Be a good sport.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) You will have solutions for friends today who come to you with their problems, yet you might not be as wise when it concerns resolving your own issues.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) Ingenious procedures will enable you to tackle difficult situations today, provided you let your head, not your heart, lay out your course of action.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) Before running off to participate in your plans for the day, check to be sure you’re not leaving your mate at home twiddling his or her thumbs.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) If you’re looking for a worthwhile way to spend your time today, do some preventive maintenance around the house.Keep your tool kit handy.dren and great-grands in Minneapolis — a family tradition.Granddaughter Abra Weber and husband, Chris, host the dinner.Everybody shows up.No excuses are accepted.Daughter Margo comes from Boston, grandson Adam from California, granddaughter Cricket from New York and “Gram” (that’s me) from Chicago.I left behind a Thanksgiving column that ran a few years back.Here it is with Thursday, Nov.27,1997 North 11-27-97 West K 10 9 8 2 K Q 10 2 J 7 6 A East 7 5 7 4 10 10 9 7 4 3 South A A Q ¥ A 3 ?K 4 2 * K Q J 8 6 5 Vulnerable: Neither Dealer: North J 6 4 J 9 8 6 5 A Q 8 3 2 South West North East 1 * Pass 2 A Pass 2 V Pass 4 NT Pass 5 ?Pass 6 NT Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: ?10 Not just for tournament players By Phillip Alder Even if you don’t play in duplicate tournaments or at your local club (if not, why not?), you will get something from membership in the American Contract Bridge League.Along with getting a better insight into the world of bridge, you will also receive a monthly magazine.As I write, it is in an unappealing small-page format with about 150 pages.However, rumors are rife that it will turn to a large-page format — not a moment too soon! If nothing else, this will make the publication more appealing to non-bridge advertisers.There are articles for all levels of players.Here is a deal from Roselyn Teukolsky.How would you plan the play in six no-trump?West leads the diamond 10.East wins with the ace and returns the three.You have 11 top tricks: Three spades, three hearts, one diamond (given trick one) and four clubs.True, with this layout, you could run East’s diamond return to dummy’s jack, but that isn’t the right play.(Yes, perhaps East should have played low at trick one, although it costs an overtrick here.) Instead, start by testing spades.Win with the diamond king, unblock your two spade honors, play a club to dummy’s ace, and cash the spade king.Has the spade jack dropped?If so, claim.If not, play a heart to your ace and try to run the clubs.If still unlucky, you will have to guess what to do in the endgame.To ask for more details, or to become an ACBL member, call (800) 264-2743; (800) 264-8786 from Canada.some minor alterations.Dear Ann Landers: A few years ago, I attended a church service on Thanksgiving.It was unique and unforgettable.Instead of talking a length, the pastor took several cordless microphones and, with his assistants, went out among the members of his congregation and asked people what they had to be thankful for.We heard the usual expressions of gratitude for jobs, health, peace, family, friends and so forth.When they approached me, 1 had no idea what I was going to say because life had dealt me several unexpected blows.I shared how I had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis a few years earlier and was thankful because it taught me to be more compassionate toward people who were in worse shape than I.I was thankful for having survived a bitter divorce that I did not want because it taught me so much about myself and others.After the divorce, I experienced several days of being really hungry because I could not pay my bills and buy food, too.I was thankful for those lead days because they taught me a lot about foolish pride and what was really important.As I handed the microphone back to the pastor, I mentioned that I was certain we gain the greatest wisdom when things in our lives seem to be at their worst.I was most thankful for the wisdom I had acquired through the pain I suffered.Lord knows I now feel wise beyond my years.Ann, even though my first wife is gone, my second wife is such a blessing that I know she is a gift from God.I never dreamed that I would be lucky enough to have a woman as wonderful as she is.Please print this poem.I don’t know who the author is, but the words express my feelings completely.- Thankful in Muskegon, Mich.Dear Thankful: Here is the poem.It brought to mind an old adage that has long been one of my favorites: Be careful what you pay for — you might get it.I Asked God I asked God for strength, that I might achieve.I was made weak, that I might learn to obey.I asked for health, that I might do greater things.I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.I asked for riches, that I might be happy.I was given poverty, that I might be wise.I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men.I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God.I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life.I was given life, that I might enjoy all things.I got nothing that I asked for - but everything I had hoped for.Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.I am, among all men, most richly blessed.Plymouth-Trinity U.C.W.meeting SHERBROOKE Fourteen members of the Plymouth-Trinity U.C W.met in the church parlour on November 11th.President, Thelma Philbrick called the meeting to order and the U.C.W.purpose was repeated.The devotional period was led by Joan Beers with a reading “A Day at a Time”.Irene Matheson reported on 47 visitations.Birthday wishes Happy birthday to Miss Doris Brown of the London Residence who celebrates her 85th birthday on November 27.Love and best wishes from the residents and staff.Marriage announcement The families of Sylvia Coates and Cecil Dougherty are pleased to announce their marriage November 15th, St.Peter’s Anglican Church, Cookshire by Rev.Canon Ron West.Reception was held at the A.N.A.F.Best wishes from your family and friends.The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as read.President, Thelma Philbrick reported on a very successful Chrismas buffet & sale tables and thanked all who had worked so hard to make it a success.Appreciation was also expressed for the new tablecloths.On November 27th we are to provide lunch for the Ministerial Association.Irene, Margie, Polly & Byrna have offered to help.We will also try to pack bandages and labels.Plans were made for the Christmas baskets.Cookies are to be brought in on December 7th.It was decided to eat out at our December meeting on December 9th at St.Hubert’s Restaurant at 5:30 p.m.An exchange of gifts as usual.Polly moved the meeting be adjourned.We then all enjoyed a “Horror Auction.” Refreshments were served by Vera Gillam and a social time enjoyed by all.Sharing a Healthier Future' panricipacTion .;iv3G G iïBi'î effj ÜVliJ THE i Thursday, November 27, 1997 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 stands for another.Today's clue: A equals U • K Z CZNO JANDOM, TAJ V’l SVDO GZCO CZNO ZR JXO TNOBI VJ BJO.— IOKKVG JXO COKBFO.ALLEY OOP ® by Dave Graue and Jack Bender TONIGHT WE WILL ' BE CELEBRATING THE DAY'S VICTORY, p-T GOOD SIRS ! j— IT IS MY WISH THAT YOU JOIN '-, US’ „ Y- WEIL EKB3SI LOOK., M'LORD.' ) I CAN ) DOES THIS MEAN T.THEY'RE < SEE < THEY'RE < DISAPPEARING.'} THAT.' ) DECLINING YOUR -—— ,-INVITATION, .'/ \\ \V^ Y—r M'LORD 4EEFL.(XBKD DOJFXBC) PREVIOUS SOLUTION: “I don’t know whether I like it, but It is what I meant.” — Ralph Vaughan Williams, on his London Symphony.© 1997 by NEA.Inc 27 KIT ’N’ CARLYLE ® by Larry Wright HERMAN® by Jim Unger j )P i'D HAD AN)/ idea y TH6" Fooo W/\ 1 MWT've ÇLAÙL To 1 TiArrf^ n-v 7 laizy-'A UJQbvirs ©W7 Vh AJeA mm ©Jim Unger/dist.by United Media.1997 11-27 “I’m giving thanks for hamburger.Give me half a pound.” ARLO & JANIS ® by Jimmy Johnson PI / Jm you'd hswrr 1 would TO-THATb V WOT/ ÜU5T Ab &AD WILL, YOU'D Tf/m ABOUT IT JOOW ADD THE A).YOU JUST HAVE TO PUSH TH IP05, DOW’T YOU ?IF YOU AUD LYK)K> &ECAME F(?lEk)D6, YOU'D ROW OFF TO Ô&A TOGETHER' L VJHere HAVe you Seem, mike*?we’ve Got a Paper 15 get out, you have My copy, 1 UPLOADED IT HOOKS A SO.kNowTTT-K~ BUT Some SPjff NeVeR showed up so we used it on page z, which Means this article, has 1& Be edited Down "To fit into This space.CANT WE-JUST Shrink TheT/pe THE BORN LOSER ® by Art and Chip Sansom WATCH CAKCRJILY, SON, H'M, GOING TO CAKV6 THE TUKKEY Tool! akeyou gonna do a HAPPY FACE 71 YEANT CUTTHEAEAT FPOKTH6 &IED, NOT fAAXE A 5CAKY0NET FRANK & ERNEST ® by Bob Thaves x think lawy may %% ONTO $0MtT\\IN6! - Vf u if*-., n-27 THE GRIZZWELLS ® by Bill Schorr PMEWBdW THINKS I'M F\0TU\H6 PUT A < [ FAT JOKE!.' ) WATM oHMURA^IGHJYWV EVER mind today, r—i takes me EVEfeEDlHT?J I SERIOU&EY,,, ,0, .Ho, SERIOUSLY, WUAT’5 * 1 ON YOUR MWD? page 18 Thursday, November 27, 1997 'THE' Deadline: 11 a.m.working day previous to publication Call Sherbrooke: (819) 569-9525 between 8:30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.or Knowlton: (514) 242-1188 between 9:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m.CLASSIFIED Or mail your prepaid classified ads to: The Record, P.O.Box 1200, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1H 5L6 035 For Rent 035 For Rent AYER'S CLIFF - 2 bedroom, Westmount Street.Quiet area.Recreational activities nearby.Sorry no pets! $445/month.(819) 838-5710 LENNOXVILLE - 3 1/2, heated, hot water included.Call (819) 565-1985 or (819)835-5315 or (819) 823-2576.LENNOXVILLE -Have for rent 4 bedrooms, quiet area, garage and patio.Available immediately, call Lise (819) 569-2228.LENNOXVILLE 3 1/2 room apartment.Available January 1, 1998.Fridge, stove, heating and hot water included.$390 a month.Call (819) 569-4698.Looking for a job or qualified personnel?Consult our Classified ads! LENNOXVILLE 4 1/2, 5 1/2, 6 1/2, large bedrooms in beautiful brand new building, downtown Queen Street, near Provigo.Available January 1.(819) 821-0112.050 Rest Homes LONDON RESIDENCE - Private room available.24 hour care, call bell, nurse and doctor, family atmosphere.301 London St., Sherbrooke.Call (819) 564-8415.100 Job Opportunities LOOKING FOR WORK or motivated employees?Need help writing a resume?Find out what Job Links is all about, (819) 566-2422.SERIOUS COUPLE needed as caretakers for a multiple rental building.Must live on premises.(819) 566-8220.AUCTION SALE For Ste-Famille Church Parish (Richmond) Presbytery Auction to be held in the basement of Ste-Famille church 175 Craig St.East, Richmond, Que.SATURDAY, DEC.6,1997 at 1:00 P.M.TO BE SOLD: (1) 5-section maple bookcase; (4) oak sectional bookcases (4 sections); oak desk; (7) Windsor chairs (3 rockers & 4 arm chairs); (3) church pews; Mahogany lamp table; oak dining room suite, consisting of table, 8 chairs, buffet & china cabinet with carvings (1940’s); fern stand; 2 oil lamps; Inglis washer & dryer; Toshiba microwave; fridge & stove; G.E.freezer; Electrolux vacuum; Singer antique sewing machine; beds; bureaus; night stands; walnut Victorian table lamps; tables; coat rack; kitchen items; bedding; etc.TERMS: Cash or cheques from known buyers.For further information, please contact the Auctioneer.BRIAN S.BARRIE Bilingual Auctioneer Richmond, Quebec 819-826-5373 100 Job Opportunities 100 Job Opportunities 225 Snow Removal Equipment 295 Articles Wanted iomE JOB OPPORTUNITY The Town of Lennoxville is looking for an Outdoor Rink Supervisor for its rink located on Academy Street.The employee will be required to work at the most 35 hours per week on a 7 day basis.Tasks: Water and clean the rink, supervise skaters, any other related tasks.Please forward application to: Chantal Carrier Town of Lennoxville 150 Queen Street Lennoxville, Qc.J1M 1J6 140 Professional Services 190Cars For Sale NOW TAKING ORDERS for Christmas baking: fruit cakes, puddings and more.Perkins Bakery, Vale Perkins.(514) 292-3160.145 Miscellaneous Services DAN’S SERVICE -Service on household appliances: washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, etc.Tel.(819) 822-0800.HAVE YOUR KEEP-SAKES transferred from 8 mm and 16 mm to VHS.A long lasting gift.Special price for Christmas.Call (819) 566-1219.LENNOXVILLE PLUMBING.Domestic repairs and water refiners.Call Norman Walker at (819) 563-1491.1986 CHEVY NOVA excellent condition, 4 good snow tires.No rust.Mechanic good.Very reliable.$1500.(819) 872-3204.1992 FORD ESCORT station wagon, Red, sports rack, cruise control, 1,114 km., very good condition.Asking $5,500.Call (819) 846-0696.195Trucks For Sale BIG TRUCK 75 GMC 6500 series with log loader, in good running order.Inspected in May 1997, $4,500.Call (819) 876-7577.155Travel I AM DRIVING TO Moncton, NB and NS.I have room for one or two passengers.Share expense.Leaving within first 2 weeks of December.(819) 876-2810 aft.er.6 p.tn.“FISHER” SNOW PLOWS hydraulic reversible from 6 1/2 lo 10 ft., starting at ’2,900, plus installation ?NEW* “FISHER” “V" PLOWS hydraulic V adjustable right and reversible to 8 1/2 ft.“FISHER” SPREADERS from 10 cu.ft.to 3.5 cu.yd.with electric motor or hydraulic.RESSORT DÉZIEL INC.(819) 569-9296 TWIN CYLINDER LIGHT weight Bombardier skl-doo from mid 1980's or younger.Excellent condition.Contact Brian at (514) 539-1685.WILL BUY ANTIQUE furniture, old toys, costume and silver jewellery, old linen and entire household furnishings if moving or selling.Call Guy at (819) 565-1619.220Snowmobiles SKI DOO 1997 GRAND TOURING SE 700 cc, 3 cylinder, electric start, reverse, air ride, etc.1994 Grand touring XTC 580 cc, fully equipped.Dougherty Equipment Enr., Lennoxville.(819) 821-2590.290 Articles For Sale BROTHER ELECTRIC- TYPEWRITER new, $200.Call (514) 243-0262.CHRISTMAS GIFTS: Cross country “Nordic Track Pra” exerciser with computer.Only 1 year old, hardly used.Value $1,100, asking $750.Call Josianne Cote (514) 263-6626 leave message.KENMORE WASH-ING machine and stove (almond), G.E.Portable dishwasher.Call after 6 p.m.(514) 263-5057.SNOWBLOWER 8 H.P.25” - $550, Honda generator 5000 watt, like new -$1700.MTD one stage 36” blower attachment - $150.15 used chainsaws -$100 and up.Chain oil 4x4 litres - $14.99.Mix oil case 12 for 5 gallons gas - $21.99.Used lawn tractors 8 h.p.- $500, 11 h.p.-$650.Like new 12 h.p.- $1000.David Taylor Inc.- 140 Rte 116, Richmond.(819) 826-5101.295 Articles Wanted FORCED AIR OIL furnace and wood stove with glass in door.Call (819) 569-6952.ONTARIO REGISTERED 5 years old red Scottish Highland bull, excellent disposition, well halter broken.Also, 1 Highland bull, 14 months blond.Good disposition, halter broken, no paper.Call (613) 546-3545.330 Pets POODLE ROYAL Standard Puppies.C.K.C.registered, vaccinated, tattooed, dewormed.Males and females, Black.Home raised beauty.Call (514) 248-4443.$5 Home Improvement STEVE'S CARPETS -11 Queen, Lennoxville, (819) 566-7974.For all your floor covering needs.Installation.Free estimate.425 Bus.Opportunities ALL GOVERNMENT AID ASSISTANCE.Grants and loans for your new or existing business.Call 1-800-915-3615.430 Personal LADIES OF HEARTS Escort Service for men.Fantasy, description, discretion.15 Ladies of Hearts to serve you.Free of drugs and alcohol.Call (819) 566-8289, 24 hours.Looking to rent an apartment?Or want to rent one?Place an ad in the classifieds! (819) 569-9525 or (514) 242-1188 From the pens of E.T.writers The Path The path in the woods is a path no more, Lying indistinct from the forest floor.It led to a house in the woods somewhere, But the trail has grown in and 1 can’t get there.This path implied there was once more than one, A soul to visit when the day was done.Only ghosts remain by the maples and reeds, And the trail is lost to the limbs and the seeds.Yet with all this I witness a beauty imbued, Being always present and always renewed.And with this before me, can I complain When in each new step I begin again?F.W.Lennoxville, Qc.Thank you Lord There is no death beyond the present Unless in hell You wish to dwell ‘O Lucifer how you are fallen from the sky The darn thing is you cannot die When God turns His wrath From His chosen And turns it on those For whom the One has not spoken Who then will cry and moan?Steve Lamb Sutton, Qc.Sutton Mable Boyce 538-2946 Sympathy goes out to Herbert McElroy and relatives in the death of Ina after a long illness.Sympathy is extended to their families.Others who passed away recently are Eileen Maxham and Mildred Hudson.Magog & Area Connie Girard 843-6671 Recent guests at the home of Frank and Ella Davidson, Georgeville Road, were the latter’s sister-in-law and niece, Dorothy Carr and Christine of Richmond, Quebec.It was a delightful visit which the Davidsons were looking forward to for quite some time.¦ ' THE Thursday, November 27, 1997 page 19 Townships’ Crier COWANSVILLE Breakfast at the Royal Canadian Legion, 120 Davignon, on Sunday, November 30 from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.Everyone welcome.COWANSVILLE Royal Canadian Legion Flea Market and Craft Sale on Saturday, Novmeber 29 from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.T reserve a table please contact the Legion 263-3543.ROCK FOREST Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, November 29-30, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m., at Terrasses Rock Forest.Perfect time to do Christmas shopping.Free admission.Benefit of the Cadet’s Corps of Rock Forest.LENNOXVILLE St.George’s Church, 84 Queen, 150th Anniversary - Christmas Bazaar and Tea, Saturday, November 29, 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.Admission charged for tea only.Wheel chair accessibility and lots of parking space.Everyone welcome.SHERBROOKE Steak Supper, Thursday, November 27,6 p.m.Elk’s Club, 240 Montreal Street, to benefit Christmas Basket Campaign organized by The Record & CFLX.Tickets available from The Record or Lennoxville & District Women’s Centre or at the door.BEDFORD The United Church Women will hold a Christmas Bazaar and Tea at the Wesley United Church Flail, 53 River Street on November 29 at 1:30 p.m.Everyone welcome.WATERVILLE St.John’s Church, Sunday, November 30 at 9 a.m.Rev.Alain Milot.Music by Pat Hurley and Dave Donnachie.SHERBROOKE Dinner meeting of Canadian Club of the Eastern Townships Monday, December 1, 6 p.m.at Motel la Reserve.Program: Christmas Music and Sing-A-Long with Pamela Gill Eby.BURY United Church of Canada joint service for the Northern section of the United Eaton Valley Pastoral charge, November 30 at 10 a.m.Mr.Justin Lowry officiating.BURY Annual Christmas Tea and Sale sponsored by St.Paul’s Home, Sunday, November 30 at the Bury Town Hall from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.Decorations, crafts, gifts and food on sale.Door priz.es.Admission charged.LENNOXVILLE The Lennoxville & District Women’s Centre would like to invite you to a workshop on the “A.B.C.’s of Joy.” Very practical down to earth techniques for creating joy and acheiving more of your human potential.December 2, 7 - 9 p.m.To reserve: 564-6626.COWANSVILLE Massey Vanier Music Department Christmas Sing-A-Long, Saturday, December 6, 7 p.m.at Cowansville United Church (203 Principale).Various performers.Admission charged.Proceeds go to Massey Vanier Music Department.Tickets sold at door.RICHMOND Kay Crack Memorial Dart Tournament, man-woman team, at the Canadian Legion Branch 15, Saturday, November 29.Inscription at 7 p.m.Everyone welcome.DUNHAM A fundraiser service for the Dunham and Frelighsburg volunteer services will be held at 4 p.m.at the All Saint’s Anglican Church.A free-will offering will be taken.Non-perishable food items will be gratefully received.Come and join us for the worthy cause.COATICOOK 19 youth from Coaticook and Ayer’s Cliff will be present- ing their Christmas Musical at St.Stephens, Coaticook, November 30 at 10:30 a.m., Beulah United, Ayer’s Cliff.December 1 at 9:30 a.m., St James, Hatley at 9:15 a.m.LENNOXVILLE Christmas Tree Festival, Sunday, December 7, 1 - 5 p.m.Amedee Beaudoin Community Hall & Fire Hall.Children’s activities, sleigh rides, entertainment, special activities and fun for the whole family.Come meet Santa.Organized by Town of Lennoxville, Firefighters Association and Canada World Youth Exchange.This column accepts items announcing events organized by churches, service clubs and recognized charitable institutions for a $5.00 fee, $8.00 for 2 insertions of same notice, $11.00 for 3 publications.Requests should be mailed, well in advance, to The Record, P.O.Box 1200, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1H 5L6, be signed and include telephone number and $5.00 (taxes included).Telephone requests will not be accepted.Admission charges and trade names will be deleted.No dances.PLEASE NOTE: New word maximum Please note that as of today, we will accept notices for the Townships Crier no longer than 35 words.Thank you for your cooperation.Need to get your message out?call 569-9525 or 514-242-1188 CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Pas' mates 4 Demonstrates 9 Just right 14 Branch 15 Prankster 16 Composer Grofe 17 Turkey 20 Pentium manufacturers 21 Grassy ground 22 Above, poetically 23 Turkey 28 L.A.summer hrs.29 Great quantity 30 Conventional symbol 34 Golfer Woosnam 36 Breaks in friendly relations 40 Turkey 44 Condescend to give 45 Alternative to KS 46 Tranquillity discipline 47 Reverberation 50 Atl.'s sister 52 Turkey 60 "Big Blue- 61 Buddy 62 Peace goddess 63 Turkey 68 Scoundrel 69 Formal proclamation 70 Fort Worth sch.71 Magic showplace 72 Descartes and Auberjonois 73 Exclamations of comprehension DOWN 1 Excessive enthusiasm 2 _ we all?3 Buffalo Bob or Bubba 4 Lug laboriously 5 Nexus of activity 6 Of the ear: Pref.7 Sausage 8 Wild animal tracks 9 Contingencies 10 Actress Susan 11 Misprint 12 French farewell 13 Get into one's head 18 European nat.19 Bank letters 24 Cut and splice 25 Play lead 26 Malden or Malone 27 Enlighten 30 Heavy-hearted 31 Inhabitant of: Suff.32 4 on the phone 33 Desert of Israel 35 No-good-___ 37 Waitress at Mel's Diner 38 Dress 39 Health resort 41 Allow ending?42 “Li’l Abner* cartoonist 43 Medical school subj.48 Third measurement 49 Wild ass 51 Black and Eastwood 52 Explosive stuff 53 Really hate 54 Picture in one's mind 55 Slur over 56 Assn.Wednesday's Puzzle solved.c O M B s P U D S M A L L A L E E T O N 1 H 0 L E Y P I N A o T 1 S A R O A R P O U N D w A T C H H 0 U S E C E E S O N S A G N U S H A L L E S T S S H O R A N L O 1 S C H E P A D D L E D A Y S T 1 R E D E N E T R O 1 M A D A M E N A S A U S N A N 1 G E R P O D 1 O C O F A C E T A G F 1 S H T R O T A G A M A M 1 C H 1 B O S H L U R E R E D 1 El O A H U K E A N U N O A A X M A S (C)1997 Tribuns Meda Services.Inc.11/27/97 AI right* monad.57 Altercation 58 '__Arden- 59 Twin of Romulus 64 Woman with a habit 65 New Zealand parrot 66 Sportscaster Scully 67 Fence's merchandise By Bill Swain New Port Richey, FL 11/27/97 page 20 The Record, Thursday, November 27, 1997 V'l-s it’s Huuuuuge! .^'rlTsC 1997-1998 Grand Am 1998 Sunfire (2 and 4 doors) 1997-1998 Skylark Limited time offer The Pontiac Buie CMC Dealer's Marketing Association of Quebec *um#ed time retail otter applying on new vehicles in stock.Models shown are tor Illustration purposes only.2.9% financing rate upon purchase applicable on terms up to 48 months.4.9% financing rate upon purchase applicable on terms of 49 to 60 months.'Roadside Assistance and the GM TOTAL" Warranty are ottered on all new GM vehicles tor a duration ot 3 years or 60,000 km, whichever comes first."Graduate rebate taxable and subject to manufacturer's established criteria.See your participating dealer lor all the details.PONTIAC BUICK