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See H'üU Inside wm '¦¦THE» RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 SUBARU SHERBROOKE - Estrie Auto Centre - Come see our new showrooms 4367 Bourque Blvd., Rock Forest 819-564-1600 • 1-800-567-4259 www.subarusherbrooke.com CENTS TAXES PM#0(M0007682 Wednesday October Keep a sharp eye out for these sneaky tricksters.They’ll do anything for those sweet pumpkin seeds.By Elsie Unholm Junior Pipers garner a win PAGE 9 S-'s j f He says, SHE SAYS.“The cost of human injury and death is getting out of control.” - Andre Gagne (THE RECORD.OCTOBER iKIII) Putting pressure on Charest government By Rita Legault Sherbrooke It’s up to Premier Jean Charest to put an end to the saga surrounding the exclusion of parkland from Mount Orford provincial park, says the coalition SOS Park Orford.The coalition, which held its annual general meeting this past weekend, is still fighting to have some 459 hectares of parkland, including the ski hill and the golf course, reintegrated into the park.The Coalition SOS Park Orford, which regroups hundreds of individuals as well as environmental and community groups, was set up in the spring of 2006 to protect the integrity of the park following the Liberal government announcement that it intended to sell that land to the highest bidder and allow the construction of condominiums inside the park.Following public pressure, the government finally backed down on the sale promising not to sell the land which had been withdrawn from the park.While the government guaranteed the land would remain in the public domain, it is still excluded from Mount Orford park.About 80 members who took part in the general assembly this weekend at Manoir des Sables agreed on a strategy to put pressure on the Charest government, said coalition spokeswoman Gisèle Lacasse-Benoit.For the first time since the saga began in the spring of 2006, the coalition will make a direct appeal to Premier Jean Charest, she said.SEE ORFORD PAGE 4 V S f" SkMWU Bishop’s and U de S receive high marks in Globe and Mail report card Possible bomb scare closes King PERRY BEATON A suspicious package, located behind the building at 3040 King West, corner of Don Bosco, caused traffic chaos Tuesday afternoon as Sherbrooke police cordoned off a large part of the neighborhood.The suspicious package, which police would not describe, caused them to call in the bomb squad immediately, said Sherbrooke police spokesman Martin Carrier Starting around 3 p.m., Sherbrooke cops closed King Street and began evacuating buildings, including Sûreté du Quebec headquarters, situated just beside the parking lot where the package was found.Traffic was jammed well into the evening as police closed King Street between the 410 exit and Lionel Groulx.All businesses and buildings in the vicinity, including the Rôtisserie St-Hubert and McDonald restaurants and the Les Tourelles shopping center, were evacuated.By Rita Legault Sherbrooke Students at Bishop’s University gave the school high marks in the Globe’s 2009 Canadian University Report, released last week.The rankings show the Lennoxville campus getting As for ‘most satisfied students’ and the quality of education and teaching; the interaction between student and faculty; the library; and extracurricular activities.The University of Sherbrooke also received top grades for quality of education and teaching and student satisfaction as well.The annual survey of undergraduate students gauges their opinions on various aspects of their university experience from quality of teaching, course availability and academic reputation to campus pubs and bars, food services, and facilities.The report reflects ratings on 19 different topics, provided by 43,000 students from 55 Canadian universities.“The Canadian University Report is a primer for any university-bound high school student and their parents,” said Simon Beck, Editor of the Canadian University Report.SEE REPORT PAGE 5 Changes.They can make all the difference! Alain Gilbert Team Alain Gilbert, b.b.a.Vice President, Investment Advisor (819) 573-6021 Denise Ducios Associate Investment Advisor (819) 573-6010 Annie Benoit Investment Advisor Assistant CIBC Wood Gundy is a division of CIBC World Markets Inc., a subsidiary of CIBC and Member CIPF.CIBC CIBC ;>"¦ Wood Gundy Expertise that's one to one.I Sf page 2 Wednesday, October 29, 2008 ; — THF.RECORD The Inaugural Intergenerational Trails Council Eric Akbar Manolson Have you ever sat wide-eyed in a circle of fascinating people whose ages spanned from eleven to ninety-seven?Listened together quietly to the sound of the wooden flute and Native American drum?Organized into smaller groups to learn about the hopes, dreams, hobbies, and inspirations of each person in the group?These experiences and more are ex- Weather Warning Snow warning in effect Through to tonight at Midnight, for higher elevations and places normally prone to upslope snow events.Snow accumulations of 5 to 15 cm.with locally higher amounts along the western slopes of the Appalachians (Sutton, Owls Head, Or-ford, Hereford etc.) are expected by tonight.Yesterday’s rain has changed to snow and will continue until midnight tonight.A winter weather advisory for snow means that periods of snow will primarily cause travel problems.Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibility, and use caution while driving.It will be windy through Wednesday night.Clearing and more fall-like weather expected for Thursday and Friday.- Submitted by: Andrew Retchless Four-year-old Anthony Green has given The Record his masterpieces depicting your weather forecast.Weather Today: Snow.Local amount 5 cm.Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50.Temperature steady near zero.Thursday: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries.Low minus 1.High plus 3.Friday: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers.Low minus 3.High 10.Saturday: Sunny.Low minus 3.High plus 1.actly what took place last week as the first Intergenerational Trails Council was held at the Salle Amedée-Beaudoin in Lennoxville.An intergenerational event by definition brings together people of different generations to interact in ways that are mutually beneficial to all involved.Of the twenty people who participated in the Trails Council, one person was eleven years old, another was eighteen, and then there were people in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s! .an intergenerational event by any definition! Among comments from participants: “At the end of an exercise, I realized that over the years, some things never change.I think it is moments like these that we live for, to share, learn and experience together.The Intergenerational Trails is simply a beautiful concept in itself.” “It’s silly but we are always with people of the same age.Here there are so many different kinds of people.It’s important to acquaint ourselves with other generations.We co-exist anyways so we may as well learn from and appreciate each other.” The purpose of the Intergenerational Trails Council is to create an environment where people of diverse origins and many ages can meet and exchange in an atmosphere of great respect and friendship.It is also a generator of actions and activities that arise out of the expressed interests and shared vision of participants.Action ideas that have come out of the first Council include: Share a meal.Work on a community project.Make art.Blaze trails in nature during the different seasons, Tell stories.Share skills, Paddle down (nearly) unspoiled rivers.Make all kinds of music.The Intergenerational Trails Council is an ongoing activity - the Council now meets monthly.The Next Intergenerational Trails Council will take place on or around the twentieth of November.The Intergenerational Trails Council is an initiative of Townshippers’ Association’s Trails: From Past to Present project and is supported in part by the Québec government’s Du Coeur à l’action pour les aînés program.For more information, contact Eric Akbar Manolson at the Lennoxville office or email hal@townshippers.qc.ca.COURTESY OH CORRINA POLE AU smiles and music at the Intergenerational Trails Council.c Keeping In Touch Townshippers’ Association Avoiding Falls Shannon Keenan tatistics indicate that one in three adults 65 and older fall each year.Of those who fall, 20 per cent to 30 per cent suffer moderate to severe injuries that make it hard for them to get around or live independently.Older adults are also hospitalized for fall-related injuries five times more often than they are for injuries from other causes.If you would like to find out more about preventing falls and making your home safer, a live and interactive telehealth video conference will be presented on November 3rd at Massey-Vanier High School in Cowansville, the Eaton Valley Community Learning Center at the Pope Memorial School in Bury and the Thetford Mines Hospital.The presentation is from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.but people should plan to arrive by 1.The presenter, Dr.Nancy Mayo, is a McGill Professor in the Department of Medicine and the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy.Dr.Mayo’s research has focused mainly on stroke and the elderly and has included activities such as surveillance, health services optimization, and clinical trials of rehabilitation.Come and increase your understanding of falls and fall prevention.For more information, call George Courville in the Cowansville office, Shannon Keenan in the Lennoxville office or Nancy Beattie at 819-570-7255, and Peter Whitcomb in Thetford Mines at 418-332-3851.Townshippers’ Association is a non-partisan, non-profit community organization serving the Eastern Townships English-speaking community.Contact www.townshippers.qc.ca; ta@townshippers.qc.ca; 257 Queen, Lennoxville (819-566-5717; 1-866-566-5717) or 203 Principale, Cowansville (450-263^1422; 1-866-263-4422).Ben by Daniel Shelton SEE7 ^ WOW PO A40M5TERS TELL THE FUTURE?, HEE 6cc ! i Pee GET IT?HEE MEE/ SOMSBCPY Tl (INK'S TM funny'.The/ reap their W0RR0R5C0PE/ ¦¦¦¦¦ —tty vff JŒCORD Wednesday, October 29, 2008 page 3 Mine president hopeful on United Nations listing of Asbestos and we produced 34,000 tons of fiber, he said.By Stephen McDougall RECORD CORRESPONDENT Asbestos pr-¦—«he head of the Jeffrey open pit asbestos mine is hopeful the fireproof fiber he produces will JL.not be added to a United Nations list for dangerous and toxic materials.“There is a lot of pressure from antiasbestos advocates to put our fiber on that list, but the decision has to be made by consensus, not by majority vote, so we still have a chance,” said Bernard Coulombe on Tuesday just before heading to Asia on business.“If our fiber were put on that list, then it would be more difficult for us to produce and sell our fiber outside of Canada." The list, known as the Rotterdam Convention, attempts to control the international transportation of chemicals and other materials considered dangerous and toxic for human health.Representatives from 126 countries are meeting in Rome, Italy, this week to revise the list and consider adding Chrysotile asbestos to it.If they do, asbestos producers in Canada, Russia, China, Brazil and Kazakhstan would have to advise any country they export their fiber to about possible health dangers and seek formal permission from said country before an export can be made.Presently, the list includes five other types of asbestos, known collectively as Amphiboles that Canada banned from use in the late 1970s.The amphibolic types were banned because they were linked to extensive cancer and lung illnesses.Canada permits the use of Chrysotile asbestos as long as it is handled safely.The fiber is used as a durable, fireproof reinforcement and insulator in construction materials, safety equipment and some military weapons.It has been the main fireproof insulator in American space rockets since their inception in the late 1950s.Since the 1990s, the bulk of the fiber from the Eastern Townships has been exported to Asia.But a large number of unionists, environmentalists, lawyers and health specialists in North America and Europe have been actively trying to ban all forms of the fiber, claiming none of the types, including Chrysotile, can be used safely.Coulombe said adding Chrysotile fiber to the Rotterdam list would not mean the end of his mine, but could force him to drastically cut back on the number of workers he has.“This year, we had up to 285 people working at the mine for a few months “That, and the four to five hundred jobs in Thetford Mines would be at risk if we are put on that list.“It would also make it difficult for me to get financing from interested groups in Asia for the mine's expansion.Many countries in Asia want our fiber for their infrastructure projects and would be discouraged by the UN restriction.” This is the second time Coulombe and other producers have had to cross their fingers and hope their fiber is excluded from the list.The last time was in 2004 when the convention was adopted by 73 of the 126 countries involved in its formation.Coulombe argued the convention is being manipulated by anti-asbestos activists who know little about the fiber or the countries it is exported to.“They use ancient statistics when the amphibolic fibers were still in circulation,” he argued.“They convinced Chile to ban imports and the result was the loss of 500 jobs.Then, when India stated its support for the use of the fiber, European activists called the country ignorant and not developed enough.” He said activists tried to convince convention administrators to change the rules so that the list could be modified by a majority of the countries instead of by all of them.“Fortunately, organizers from the United States backed the consensus rule and it remains in place,” said Coulombe.“The activists know a majority vote would be in their favour.” Clement Godbout, head of the government- and industry-funded Chrysotile Institute, argued attempts to ban asbestos worldwide only help advanced countries such as the U.S.and Belgium that sell artificial fiber substitutes to developing countries at higher prices.“We have spent millions of dollars over the years teaching the countries we export to how to handle this fiber safely and decrease any health risks to workers and the general population,” he said.“But the anti-asbestos camp claims the importing countries are too backward to take the precautions and then claimd substitutes are safer when no scientific studies have been made about their possible health risks.” Coulombe argued the artificial fiber substitutes are sold at up to 10 times the price of his fiber and could mean less infrastructure projects in developing countries that use fiber-reinforced cement and pavement.“We presently sell an average metric ton of fiber for $400,” he said.“Developing countries like that price.They don't like the higher-priced substitutes that could force them into more debt.” NEWS IN BRIEF Sevigny seeks mayor’s job Sherbrooke - University professor Bernard Sevigny became the first to declare that he is actively seeking the mayoralty of Sherbrooke and will, if selected as party leader, carry the banner for the Parti Renouveau sherbrookoise in the 2009 municipal election.Sevigny first announced his intention to run at the founding of the party several months ago.Current mayor jean Perrault decided last week not to seek re-election.Another potential candidate, former Fleurimont mayor and current Sherbrooke city councilor Francis Gagnon, is currently evaluating his options and has not yet declared himself and suggests that he sees no rush to do so.“It won’t happen this autumn,” he says.Negligence may have caused accident Sherbrooke - A dangerous maneuver undertaken by employees may have been the cause of the accident that took the life of a worker at Sher-Wood last Friday.According to CSST spokesman Lisanne Côté, the victim, a 57-year-old man with 41 years on the job, was crushed while balancing on a forklift along with a coworker, trying to ensure that a load being lifted by another lift stayed balanced.“It’s too early to lay blame," said Côté, “but if the inquiry finds that there was negligence, there could very well be a notice of infraction issued against the employer.This was the second fatal accident involving a forklift at Sher-Wood, where in 1995 another worker was killed by a load.Protection near and far COREY BEIXAM (In no order) Derek Loach, Andre Ladouceur, Gabriel Dietrich, Marcel Charpentier, Marc Quevillon, Pat Herring, Louis Laroche, Vickie Herring, Marcel St.Francois, Craig McBumey, Yves Bachand, Sebastien Lessard, Bertrand Rue!, Yvon Laroche, Mike Herring are some of the 50 Cookshire-Eaton firefighters and first responders from the Sawyerville, Cookshire and Johnville departments that hosted different events to raise funds for the CHUS Radiothon.In all; the dedicated departments rasied a whopping $5,000 for the CHUS Foundation.r 1 FOUNDATION I | FONDATION b Please send to: Fondation VITAE 375 Argyll Street .„ .Sherbrooke QC Centre de santé et de services sociaux - Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Sherbrooke J1J 3H5 Health and Sociai Services Centre - m q ooq 7100 University Institute of Geriatrics of Sherbrooke 0 o-o«- r 100 Name____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________________________ Postal Code______________________________Telephone_______________________________________ I wish lo contribute: $__________________ Paid by cheque ft Visa ?MasterCard ?Expiry date:_____________________________ Receipt issued for donations of $20 and over.Thanks to your support, every day is another opportunity to make a difference in people's lives.I I I I I I I I I I page 4 Wednesday, October 29; 2008 THE RECORD Historic Knowlton site to undergo major renovations ¦ The buck stopped here?For 5 years I have been trying to get a picture of a buck on our (Lennoxville, Riverview Road) property.Finally this afternoon (yesterday) I got one.1 have plenty of pictures of does and fawns, but I have only seen a buck twice.I have shot a lot of deer since arriving in the Townships of Quebec except with a camera, never with a gun.A hunter I am not.Submitted by Raymond Taylor mates for redoing the dam come in at one million dollars, but there is little option at this point.“There are fissures in the concrete.Water spills over from each side of the barrier, even when they are closed.It is no longer adequate for us to simply repair it.That will only delay the inevitable.” There is also the question of security.“It is all a manual system,’’says Bouret.“As a result it is very dangerous.Last year someone fell into the pond trying to open in.” The opening and closing of the dams is with chains As it once looked.and brute force.The new system with be automated.At the same time as the town is studying the dam renovations, there have been discussions regarding making Mill Pond a navigable water way.That would mean dredging the swampy pond.Bouret says the move would have many benefits for the town.“First, it would take away the smell that occurs every summer when the water gets low.Second, it would be a tourist attraction for the town where people could do pleasure boating, not to mention it is part of the lake action plan to assess the accumulation of sediment in the waterways that head to the lake.” The final plans could include a walking path around the pond making it even more visually appealing.The dredging of the pond would be another million dollars, which could be paid for in the form of a government loan.Bouret says: “Yes it’s a lot of money, but we can either stay stagnant or continue to make improvements for everyone.” That part of the plan is still only a possibility.Many different aspects must still be discussed, including what to do with the sediment.Samples have already been sent to the lab.If there is no problems with the sediment, the truck-loads of sludge can be towed away and used as landfill elsewhere.The dam reconstruction must be done and it is expected to be finished by December, 2009.By Jessica Brown RECORD CORRESPONDENT Knowlton Mill Pond has always been an integral part of the village of Knowlton.The view of the current Blackwood dam with the United Church steeple in the background is what most Township- PHOTO JESSICA BROWN pers recognize immediately.Although the view is picturesque, if you look closer you will see an aging structure in desperate need of repairs.In 1836 Colonel Paul Holland Knowlton and Captain James Ball built the grist mill that allowed people to populate the area.The availability of a mill to grind wheat, corn and buckwheat was a boon to the town and eventually the mill generated electricity for Knowlton as well.But the dam was a rustic creation of timber, rocks and clay and more than once it washed away, one time taking out all the bridges in the village.The current structure was built in 1951.The new dam blocked the pond and controlled the water flow downstream.Repairs were done to the dam in 1975, but nothing has been done since and the structure is considered out-of-date and dangerous for those who need to manoeuvre the guillotines to manage the water flow.The dam was supposed to be redone this fall, but discussions are still underway with the environment ministry.There is also a Blackwood Dam committee which is giving input to the town.Jean Bouret of the Town of Brome Lake says the esti- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2008 FONDATION / CBC Centre hospitalier * DA HI ATUA AI universitaire de Sherbrooke IAMU I I llvylM o 5 CD M“this orford: “We never called directly upon the premier to respond to our demands,” said Lacasse-Benoit, noting the coalition has always dealt with Liberal Environment Ministers Claude Béchard, who first announced the sale, and his successor Line Beauchamp, who cancelled it after the Liberals were reduced to a minority government in the last provincial election.“We are now going to ask him directly to reintegrate the land,” said Lacasse-Benoit, noting that there is nothing standing in his way.“The land was excluded from the park in order to allow construction,” she explained, noting the Comité de parrainage de la MRC Memphrémagog, which was mandated to come up with a regional recommendation for the future of the park, has ruled out any construction on the public land.“Nothing is preventing the reintegration of the parkland except the political will to do so,” said Lacasse-Benoit.The coalition is also planning to send a letter signed by 459 community leaders asking the government to reintegrate the 459 hectares of parkland.They will also be pressuring Liberal MNAs to encourage their government to act.Lacasse-Benoit remarked the opposition Action démocratique du Québec and Parti Québécois are ready to present a bill seeking to reintegrate the parkland.She notes the bill was prepared by a team of legal experts working with the coalition.“It’s the same bill we presented to the Environment Minster a year ago when she claimed the land could not be returned to the park,” she commented.When the coalition met a few days ago, rumours of an imminent election were not as strong.But if Charest calls an election he will gain support if he reintegrates the land, she said, noting that polls have demonstrated 75 per cent of Quebecers want the government to return the land and protect the integrity of the park.“He can only win votes by ending the Mount Orford saga once and for all,” she said, promising that if an election is called the coalition will ensure that reintegration of the parkland becomes a campaign issue.“We won’t stop until the land is returned to the park.” RECORD Wednesday, October 29, 2008 page 5 Report: “The best way to understand the university experience is to hear about it directly from the students that are currently attending.” This seventh annual survey, realized in association with The Strategic Counsel and the Educational Policy Institute, also compares universities across Canada based on size.Large ones like Concordia, McGill and Laval with enrolments of over 22,000; medium-sized institutions like the University of Sherbrooke with student bodies between 12,000 and 22,000; small universities with enrolments of 4,000 to 12,000; and very small ones like Bishop’s with enrollment of under 4,000 students.In general, the very small ones showed the highest student satisfaction rates.“Canada’s undergraduate university students have made their voices heard and given the country’s smallest universities higher ratings than the large institutions for overall satisfaction and quality of education,” notes the Globe in a press re lease.Students in Quebec universities gave good marks to their schools and Sherbrooke area universities came out on top.Bishops and the University of Sherbrooke What the.?And they say government intervention is a bad thing.The government of Vietnam is considering introducing a slew of new regulations for motorbike riders that may leave millions failing to measure up.The Ministry of Health has recommended that people whose chests measure less than 27 inches (72 cm.) would be prohibited from driving motorbikes, as would those who are too short or too thin.It’s not clear how these suggestions were arrived at but they are part of major attempt by the government to make sure its drivers are in good health.Why smaller people might make bad drivers is also unclear.Vietnam is not noted for the gigantism of its people.The average Vietnamese male is 5’4” and weighs 121 pounds.Females are even smaller with the average being 5T” and 103 pounds.Needless to say, these suggestions are facing considerable opposition, not to say mockery, from the nation’s population.“A lot of people in my home village are small,” said motorbike taxi driver Nguyen Van Tai, "Many in my generation were poor and suffered from malnutrition.Now the Ministry of Health wants to stop us from driving to work.” Many observers, however, are taking the threatened regulations with good humour.“I’m not heavy enough,” moans Le Thu Huong, "what am I going to do?Most (smallchested people) are too poor to afford breast implants.” Bo Cu Hung, a Hanoi blogger, expressed what appears to be the common attitude, envisioning thousands of traffic police with tape measures eagerly checking the headlights of female drivers.“From now on padded bras will be bestsellers,” he wrote.(McD) received an overall rating of A.By comparison, McGill students gave their institution, which has the best academic reputation of Canadian universities, an A-, while Concordia and Laval University both rate a B+.The University of Montreal and the University of Quebec both rated a B.Among the very small universities, Bishop’s came out tops in three categories including the all important interaction between student and faculty.It also rated best for extracurricular activities and best campus pubs or bars.Bishop’s rated third most satisfied, for the quality of teaching and for student services, and sixth for the quality of education and/or recreation and athletics.But the university won’t be bragging about its.cafeteria.It got a D for food services.Food services remain an area of common dissatisfaction, noted the Globe.Most universities received C or D grades for their food services.The newspaper noted that Bishop’s in an “Anglophone island in Quebec” but that the “Small-town “bubble” can be stifling” It also notes that there is a lack of diversity on campus and notes Bishop’s has a party-school reputation.“The quality of education is quite high; we might be able to drink you under the table, but we can write better essays than you while we do it,” writes one student in the “Students Sound Off’ section of the survey.“We don’t have many TAs (teaching assistants) because we don’t need them,” writes another in the anonymous comments section.“Professors grade and aid students in almost every program.” But students note that the course selection is small because of the size of the institution.“Because the faculty is much smaller than at other universities, there is a limited number of courses to choose from.Sometimes courses are not offered during certain semesters.” Adds another, “There are few teachers in each department, therefore if there is a teacher with whom you do not get along or have trouble learning from, you will most likely spend several classes with this teacher.” Another student remarks there are few links with the working world.“Not a lot of opportunity to interface with the real world.We don’t take classroom theory and apply it to the real world.” On a more positive note, students brag about the country atmosphere close to the city and the lasting school spirit.“We aren’t totally isolated from the world,” said one stu- dent.“Downtown Sherbrooke is really only a five minute drive down the road.It only feels like the country out here.” “The school spirit is fantastic,” remarks one student.” At a sports game you would never know that we’re just a school of 2,000 students.” “Alumni stay involved many years after graduating,” notes another.Among the medium-sized institutions, the University of Sherbrooke rated tops for student faculty interaction, for career preparation and for recreation and athletics.Most universities rate a B or a C for their efforts in preparing students for the workforce.Bishop’s got a B-.The University of Sherbrooke ranked third for its academic reputation and got good marks for student services, it’s library and access to technology on campus.The UdeS also got a D for food services and for campus bars and pubs.Reid claims Bonsant ‘inactive’ on barriers Meet your Eaton-Comer neighbour PHOTO AND TEXT BY COREY BELLAM Evelyn Macey (A.KA ‘Grammie Macey'), 91 years young, lives in her apartment in Sawyerville with the excellent care of our CLSC in Cookshire.It takes very little to please Grammie; a smile, a wave, The Record, mail, or a good visit and her day is complete.Sherbrooke (Staff)—Orford MNA Pierre Reid, has asked the Canada Border Services Agency to postpone the installation of barriers at the border in Stanstead.Even if it’s a federal matter, Reid said he decided to get involved due to the inaction of his federal counterpart, MP France Bonsant.In a press release, Reid said his government had asked Customs Canada for a new meeting with municipal representatives to discuss objections over the installation of “anti-port-runner” equipment on Main Street in Stanstead.The request comes from a desire expressed by various social and economic players in the border area.The Canada Border Services Agency began the groundwork for new infrastructures at more than a dozen border crossings in the Estrie and Montérégie areas.François Bonnardel in Shefford www.francoisbonnardel.ca « > * , • < Member of the National Assembly »VVYV'li in Shefford ASSEMBLEE MATIOHALE Chief Official Opposition Whip Critic for Labour Telephone 450 372-9152 450 539-0404 Jt’4 " , , ¦ THE* RECORD Give a gift subscription to family and friends and help them stay in touch -5 days a week - with people and events in the area.A Gift Card will be sent! The Voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Call us today, and make your Christmas gift giving easier! ______819 569-9528 page 6 Wednesday, October 29, 2008 ¦¦¦ l ilt: ¦¦ ; RECORD Community Forum mm • ¦ .\ *¦¦¦¦ ¦¦¦:' Remember when ?tive rule early on from my mother about managing money responsibly.It was short and simple: live within your means and avoid debt.You may not become wealthy but that doesn’t matter, making money is not what we’re put here on earth for.I first got the message around the time I reached the age of reason, and the advice or philosophy was drilled in over decades.My parents lived through the Great Depression and they never let us (the kids) forget it.My mother never really got over it.My father did and was a risk taking entrepreneur.I don’t have many memories of the earliest times but there are a few.Men often appeared looking for work, like washing the car.I think my father paid a dime when he could afford it.Men came by for sandwiches too and mom had them.And I remember a mechanic fixing our car one day and not wanting payment.I still recall his words: “I didn’t come out here looking for money.” What a different time that was.I remember too making up answers for a dreaded question in elementary school: What did you have for breakfast this morning?The easy and honest answer was porridge, but dishonest little tyke that I was I made up something very different.Toast and jam, eggs, cereal, orange juice.Maybe even pancakes.My brother and sister thought I’d gone insane.Like religion those lessons learned in childhood never disappear and are never forgotten.The downside was the element of confusion and fear infused into your life.Sad to say, my mother was afraid most of her life.The Depression left deep scars.She frequently expressed fears about the poor house.“We’re all going to end up in the poor house.” Probably there was no poor house in Peterborough Ontario, but no matter, the fear was real.Would they come and take us away in a truck?Or would we have to walk with whatever we could carry?Not pleasant thoughts I remember, after night prayers.Another frequent but chilling phrase was: “What will ever become of us?” Meanwhile my rather was wheeling and dealing, buying houses, farms, businesses, and often selling.He was probably driving my mom almost crazy - but love was always there.My story about what we ate for breakfast brings out the complexity of money and its role in our lives.For many years I believed that I was a singular individual with unique feelings and insecurities.Now I realize that my doubts and uncertainties were not at all unprecedented, then or now.Money relates to security and is very important in our lives; the feelings run deep, and always will.How we spend?Overspend?Where we spend?How much we have?Workaholism?(My personal Achilles heel.) How much we hoard?How much for helping others?It keeps coming back to values we live by - or try to.I don’t have the answers but I picked up early on those related issues of guilt, shame, pride, obsession, and stress.They are with us in good times, and even more in bad when the economy takes a nose dive.“Sauve qui peut.” Our present economic problems have been compared to a perfect storm - a meltdown.There are no easy answers.No magic bullets.The economists are already at the table, but direction and final decisions must come from government leaders.They try to cover all the bases, but differences exist and are easy to discern.Support the one that cares most about the welfare of those most in need.Choices have to be made and can be.In the nineteen fifties Frank Underhill, a University of Toronto history professor, proposed the following question to evaluate and identify the good country, good society, and the good political party: “What will they do for those in our midst who are most in need?” WHAT IS TO m DONE?Economic and financial disorder and debt make headlines in the media these days.Like John McCain I admit that economics are not my strong suit.McCain confessed just a few months ago that “economics is not something I’ve understood as well as I should,” — and he is campaigning for the presidency of the U.S.You can be sure he’s regretting that statement now.Shortly after McCain spoke, his chief economic advisor/guru went on television to describe Americans as a bunch of “whiners.” For certain that did not help McCain’s campaign.Another of his top spokespersons would put it this way: “Yep, you betcha (wink, wink), that darn comment didn’t help us one bit.” Well I’m not running for anything.I have dipped into and read a few books on economics over the years and came away with serious doubts about this profession whose experts are so often divided about what to do in times of crisis.About five years ago I wrote a critical piece about a guest lecture given at Bishop’s University by a Canadian economist.His message to the business economic and students, and the rest of us, was simple and straightforward.“Globalization is good.Nothing to worry about.The rich get rich, the poor get poorer, and that’s the way it is.Everything is good.” To the students’ lasting credit some challenged this self-serving message.The one economist I always admired was John Galbraith, a real maverick.He made a lot of sense but he has passed away.Today the one I most admire is Paul Krugman a weekly columnist for the New York Times who has warned for years that the U.S.was heading for a recession and a depression.His sophisticated informed views coincide and coalesce perfectly with my simplistic ones.Governments are heading for big trouble if they run up astronomical debts for years and years and years -just like you and me.And guess what, Krugman was right.I learned one very simple and effec- Tom Cavanagh Ahhhhh.Aren’t they adorable.Who are these cute kids?When was it 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is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record was founded on February 7,1897.and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908 The Record is published by Alta Newspaper Group Limited Partnership.PM80040007682 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to The Record, 1195 Galt East.Sherbrooke.QC JIG 1Y7 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA Column RECORD Wednesday, October 29, 2008 page 7 The Costume: Turning Kids Into Clowns Since 1975 Pictured is Yours Truly, sporting the Gown Costume for her first Hallowe'en, 1975, handcrafted by Linda Quinn of Richmond.* .^ mmm.Hallowe’en 1975: Ball Street, Richmond: I don’t recall seeing my Mum at the sewing machine very often, but the results of such an effort have proven to be a thing of heirloom status in our family, both close and extended.That was the year my mother made the clown costume.Red and white striped panels were pitted against white with black polka dotted panels, a huge ruffled collar trimmed with dingo balls, a large pointed hat of the same materials sported oversized pompoms, a few of which were also stitched to the front of the costume.This combination made for an adorable and practical pint-size disguise.For footwear, a pair of very 70’s-esque puffy white socks with red vinyl soles that always reminded me of Ronald McDonald, worn perfectly over smaller feet in shoes or an extra layer of socks or slippers.The creation of Hallowe’en costumes can vary from the classics of vampires, witches, clowns, cats and superheroes to the realms of the unique and obsessed Hallowe’en fanatics’ must-haves for the season.Falling into the latter category, for his first Hallowe’en I outfitted our eldest son with his very own Angus Young (of the rock band AC/DC) costume, in honour of his name - quite the get-up for a 10 month old.The next year he was very convincing as Frodo Baggins (which terrified my brother for some reason).In 2005 we anticipated the arrival of our second child just before Hallowe’en, but I was determined to create costumes again.Le Petit Prince it was for Angus, and the fox from the same story for baby-to-be.Trick-or-Treating wasn’t to be for us that year, as Mr.Leander made his appearance two hours and fifteen minutes before Hallowe’en.Three weeks later we got them into the costumes I had obsessed over for many an hour, and the ensuing photoshoot was absolutely worth it.Angus was a dashing Petit Prince, and Leander was as cute as a bug, dressed as the fox.The following year my boys were the animated John Lennon and George Harrison from The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine, and last year, door-to-door I went, with Max and my favourite Wild Thing from Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.The list of costumes created over the years includes many others, as I’ve sewn up beloved characters and original creations for friends both little and big.This year my nephews will be “Speed Racer”, and the green “Power Ranger”.For the first time in a few years, one of my little twin nieces needs help with her costume.or rather, my sister-in-law does, perplexed by her little girl’s answer when asked what she wanted to be for Hallowe’en.Please note that “a mushroom” is not commonly found in department stores and pattern bins at the local fabric shop.This year I will make the rounds with Eric Carle’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and the resulting Butterfly, a book we have read a zillion times, give or take - enough to go through two copies.I must say, I always find the original costume requests the most fun to try my needle at.And so it was, that 33 years ago, mum got the old Singer revved right up and made me the clown costume.I can still feel what it was like to wear those funny socks, like comfortable flippers, the roomy Harlequin look of the opposing patterns, the ruffly collar.A few years later it was worn by my brother Chad, and when it was our little brother’s turn to wear it, he opted to trick-or-treat in his jam-mies.(Darren, I think that may qualify as cheating, but you looked awfully cute in your jams, so we let it go).Over the years it has been worn just about every year, by some cousin or friend.It made the trip to BC with relatives, and was sent back when the three wee men in that household outgrew it.Five out of six grandchildren in our family have worn it, and the sixth, Mr.Hallowe’en himself, my son Leander, will wear it this year for his Hallowe’en party at daycare.Some have teased me about the fact that one day my boys will decide who or what they want to be for Hallowe’en, but the truth is that I can’t wait until they do! If they share my enthusiasm for what is my favourite celebration of the year, I will be overjoyed.If they want me to make their costumes, great! Let’s rock this time of year with all the creepy and cool things over the ages - Wolfman Jack, the “Monster Mash”, Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christ- mas", Linus and the elusive “Great Pumpkin”, roasted pumpkin seeds, impossibly chewy toffee, UNICEF, Michael Jackson's “Thriller”, anything involving Vincent Price or Bela Lugosi, Ichabod Crane (particularly when played by Johnny Depp - HELLO NURSE!), and my biggest candy weakness -ROCKETS.Now get your thinking cap on and get creative - dress up! Carve a pumpkin! Thanks Mum, for quite the heirloom.You really should dust the old Singer off-you did good, kid.Dishpan Hands Update: Submissions are coming in for the writing contest featured last week - it’s not too late to submit - the deadline is THIS FRIDAY - HALLOWE’EN! Submit on The Trunk’s group page on www.facebook.com, where you can read stories, or send your submission to me at newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com, please put The Trunk in the subject line.Remember that submissions are to be between 500 and 1000 words, and are to tell the story of a metal trunk from World War II, which has the name B.M.Bamford painted on its lid.Now, get writing! There is a cash prize to be won, courtesy of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #15 in Richmond, and the winner will be published in The Record! Dishpan Hands News: The First Annual RRHS Pumpkin Carving Contest is underway - students are carving madly at noon hour, in the company of art teacher Julia Barrowman.Judging will occur on Thursday, winners announced on Friday, and all jack-o-lanterns will adorn the formidable doorstep at Andrea Barrie’s gift shop, Boutique Trillium, located at 236 Principale in Richmond.with us! Celebrate taw, for Masquerades - Costumes - Make-up - Decoration accessories - Handy items (plates, ustensils, glasses, table cloths) & 6-’ -A .—vv' G80, King East, Sherbrooke (819) 56^665 Dishpan Hands with SHEILA QUINN page 8 Wednesday, October 29, 2008 ¦ THK ¦ ii RECORD My name is Izzy and I like to hide in Mom’s flower /oo/uriÿ( /or a /tome K X \ Do animals really know their size?By Anna May Kinney The Record welcomes photos, and a tkHritpf informa-id poc I tool! pet pieces to jy- featured nsoredby itre."Wednesday.This section i Seal-The Animal Nutrition My name is Gypsey and I'm 24 years old.Why does everyone take a picture on a ‘bad hair day'?After Portia (poodle/terrier mix) joined my home, little Nephia (Chihuahua) began showing greater confidence.As the new puppy grew, Nephia believed herself to be the same size.One thing that might have contributed to this unrealistic evaluation of her size and strength was that when they played tug of war it was easy for the tiny, but strong Chihuahua to pull a small puppy around.Later as Portia grew, she was so considerate of her little companion she’d avoid pulling as hard as she could, letting the deception go on.Watching them interact as they played or cuddled in the dog bed was heart warming as it became clear who was the alpha dog.The confusion with size was not only one way, as Portia grew, she never stopped wanting to sit on our laps, it was clear that in her eyes she could do everything a toy dog could do and at 60 lbs this did present a few challenges.Seeing she could not always be held, she’d feel left out when Nephia could sit on our laps and take part in what was going on while she had to remain on the floor.One day she was begging to be picked up when I had an idea, would she sit on a kitchen chair while we played cards?She not only learned to sit on a kitchen chair she would stay there till instructed to get down.This little ‘trick’ made her a welcome houseguest whenever we all went visiting, while making her a part of what was going on.In her eyes she was always a lap dog.pot.Do you think anyone can see me?ANNA MAY KINNEY Were cute and cuddly, but there just isn't enough room in our home for two more cats.So, we need a good home.If you would like to be my new owner emailj.young@sherbrookerecord.com.So .i a//to My name is No Name and I am a 6-year-old male Border Collie.I have my C.D.X T.D.X and I also do Fly Ball.I am also a very good watchdog, I love kids cats and most people.-Dick Cummins-Windsor.G/eue/t/to arte/ Œra/tc/t j§ My name is Cheyenne and my golden lab pal is Brandi.We love to sleep on Ma and Pa’s bed, but they don’t mind.-Owned by Keith and Wendy Luce.and Sky are great recreation for each other.fy/Mvy Proud sponsor of the Pet Corner GROOMING • DOG TRAINING • DOG DAY CARE • PET FOOD & SUPPLIES _________________________ The Animal Nutrition Centre 1730 Wellington S., Sherbrooke 81 9-348-1 888 53970 I HI INSIDE Sports Boys high school soccer champs crowned .see Page 10 Newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday, October 29, 2008 page 9 Galt Juniors end season with a powerful win Jen Young Lennoxville After a full season of trials and tribulations, the Junior Alexander Galt Piper football ream came out victorious on Saturday, and while the young team’s 41 - 20 win won’t garner them any playoff action, coach Ian Breck said the game ‘taught them how to win’.“It was a long year for this young team," said Breck following the 3 p.m.Saturday start against DuPhare at Sherbrooke’s Plateau Sylvie Daigle.“They maintained their commitment, they worked hard, came together, and this result is what they earned.” It was a tight start for both young teams, heading into the locker rooms at half time all tied up at 14, but Breck said the second half of the game was ‘fantastic’.“We pulled away in the second half,” he recalled.“I believe the key play of the game was the first play in the fourth.It was quite windy out there and we were deep in our end and deep in the wind.We ran out the clock in the third and had a fourth and two on the ten-yard line.We switched ends and we were thinking about punting.Ryan (Lowry) decided to run.He got the first down.We drove it the length of the field to a touchdown.That was a TSN turning point, as they would call it.I asked (Lowry) why he made that decision and he said he knew we needed the down.It was a gutsy decision and he made it work.” Lowry, the team’s kicker, hit six of seven PATs, while teammates Will Camber crossed the goal line three times, Derek Gugre twice, and Ryan Hartwell and Mat Monvoisin each pulled in one touchdown leading the one and seven squad to victory.“For a season that is one for seven, this one is an awfully big one.The guys needed to learn how to AIM N**# ( wkM ISl.TVfc ZZÏÏ «CM ¦ < PvJRHkf a wit JL The Junior Pipers had a tough year, but finished the season on a high note.PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALEXANDER GALT This coupon is only good at the Lennoxville Subway Restaurant Win Junior Go Pipers! Support your local High School sports win and I can’t even tell you how proud I am of them.They did it.The smiles on their faces were all worth it.Everything was a learning process and they learned well.It’s hard to keep the faith, but they did and they got better each week.We saw a tremendous amount of learning from this team.It was like light bulbs were going off.It was fantastic to see.” The team won’t see any playoff action this year, but Breck says there’s always next year and the Juniors will be football free until Spring conditioning in January.Galt bantam boys fall to Séminaire Zachary-Cy Vanasse Lennoxville Alexander Galt’s bantam boys played the Séminaire de Sherbrooke on Saturday, falling 23-8.The Séminaire jumped out to an 8-0 lead in the first quarter and would lead 17-0 at the half.In the second half the Pipers offence got into motion, with Travis Thompson carrying the pigskin to the house for the Pipers’ first score on the day.Down 17-6 the Pipers decided to try and find all the extra points they could, opting to go for the two-point conversion, which they executed successfully on a Robert Burrows conversion to bring the Pipers to within nine.Unfortunately for the Pipers though, that would be the last of their offence on the day.Séminaire would add another second half touchdown and close out the game with a 23-8 victory.Present this coupon at] Subway until this Friday (October 31st) * and buy one 6-inch sub with a 21 oz.drink and get another 6-inch FREE ! page 10 Wednesday, October 29, 2008 —.Tilt Ml RECORD SPORTS Boys high school soccer champions crowned Mountain Fun : «>: '/.y' rerécréotouristiquç MONTJOYE Preseason get-together for ski and snowboard enthusiasts During the first two weekends of November, put up your old equipment for sale or buy new or used equipment at the best prices around! Fake advantage of our praseasoo specials UNLIMITED FAMILY PASS THREE-WAY OR MORE.EVENING .æ per person + taX FOR INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER 819-842-2447 or info@montjoye.qc.ca Centre récréotouristique MONTJOYE www.montjoye.qc.ca Zacahry-Cy Vanassé Lennoxville banners have all been handed out and the champions have been crowned on another sea- -JL.son of ETIAC soccer.In boys action at Alexander Galt, Massey Vanier made their run to the bantam title with a semi-final win over Alexander Galt 4-2 with Wyatt Laflamme leading the way for the Vikings with a pair of goals.In the Richmond versus BCS semifinal, extra-time was needed to find a winner, and that winner came when Ricardo Galvan found the back of the next for the second time in the game for the Bears giving BCS the 2-1 win.BCS had overtime on the menu once again in the final against the Vikings.After two hard fought halves the score was netted at 1-1, but in overtime it was Massey Vanier who managed to find the back of the net first and claimed the 2008 championship.In junior boys soccer Stanstead College was led by Pietro Antonelli who scored both Spartans’ goals while the Stanstead defence kept Massey Vanier off the score sheet to win their semifinal game 2-0.BCS also won by a 2-0 count against their semi-final opponent, beating Richmond 2-0 thanks to a pair of goals from striker Andres Simon Tamborrel.The BCS win set up a BCS versus Stanstead College final that had Tamborrel scoring a hat trick to bring his playoff tally to five goals and lead the Bears to a 4-1 championship win over the Spartans, whose lone finals goal coming from Swann Boisvert.In senior action BCS’s First Team faced off against the Pipers in their semi-final.BCS keeper Brandon Wick-ens held off the Pipers’ strikers while Eloy Borgio scored two for the First Team and JJ Park added a goal of his own in a 3-0 BCS win.In the second of the senior semi-finals Stanstead College bested Massey Vanier to set up a hard fought senior final.Garritt Donnelly scored first for Stanstead College to take a 1-0 lead in the first half in which they controlled most of the speed and action.In the beginning of the second half BCS started to grab some momentum back their way, but an Olivier Charette penalty kick gave the Spartans the 2-0 lead that shifted momentum back to Stanstead College who would add a third goal by Marc-OIivier Sauriol that sealed the 2008 senior boys championship for Stanstead College.With girls action going at BCS, it was a clean sweep of championships for Alexander Galt, taking banners at the bantam, junior and senior level.The Galt "Pipers” team started their Saturday off with a 4-0 win over their intra-school adversaries “Galt” thanks to Elaine Wubbolts supplying a pair in leading all Pipers scorers.Across the street Massey Vanier was doing battle with BCS with Stephanie Dubois and Azziza Goyette scoring for Massey Vanier to edge out BCS 2-1 with the lone BCS goal coming from Isabella Betancourt.The bantam final was a hard fought affair that took overtime before a champion could be named.Azziza Goyette and Cassandra Bouchard each notched a pair during regulation to knot things at two goals apiece, but Bouchard would be the hero of the day when she found the net for the third time, completing the hat trick and sealing the Pipers championship.Alyssa Fortin-Poassi scored a hat-trick while Sherri Stratton scored a pair and Jessica Messier-Dorey added one as the Pipers held the Bears scoreless in a 6-0 semi-final win.Massey Vanier edged out Stanstead College 1-0 on a Brooke Foster goal to advance to the final versus the Pipers.Sabrina Rowland-Cote and Kim Long-pre scored for the Pipers sending Galt to the 2008 junior championship with a 2-0 win.Shelby Evans got her playoff scoring rolling in a BCS versus Galt semi-final that saw Evans count two, while Courtney Broadhurst, Erika Porter and Shannon Roy also found the back of the First Team’s net for a 5-0 win and a berth in the final.Catherine Leblanc, Anchi Numfor and Juliet Numfor led the way for Stanstead College in their semi-final match-up with Massey Vanier leading to a 3-0 Stanstead College win and setting up a finals meeting with the Pipers.Shelby Evans scored the finals first goal for the Pipers who controlled much of the first half action until a Stanstead College penalty kick by Gabrielle Fleming evened things up 1-1.Evans would score her fourth goal of the playoffs before the first half expired to put Galt back up by a goal, a lead they would hold until time expired sealing the Pipers undefeated season and giving them the 2008 championship.HIT • ; me COUNTRY ' RUNNING I Massey Vanier crowned x-countrv chamns COURTESY OF MASSEY VANIER Massey Vanier high school shows off championship banner R F.r.OR n ¦ .• r , , ¦ ' • • • - Wednesday, October 29, 2008 page 11 Deaths Death Death AULIS, Selina (nee Goobie) (1919 - 2008) -Passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side, on October 28, 2008, at the Wales Home in Richmond, Selina Aulis at the age of 89.Selina was the widow of Gilbert Aulis, to whom she was joyfully married for twenty-five years, and continued to love for the remainder of her life.She was the loving and cherished mother of Barbara.Selina will be greatly missed and sadly mourned by her daughter Barbara (Bob Gifford).She was a devoted and caring grandmother to Christine (Michael Schumacher), Mark (Catherine Dougherty), Paul (Melany Boucher) and Danny.Loving great-grandmother to Rachel and Lauren Schumacher, and Alyssa Gifford.Pre-deceased by her brothers Charles (Stella), William ‘Joe’ (Florence) and Cecil (Faye).Selina also leaves to mourn, many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.At Selina’s request, cremation and a private graveside service will take place.The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Wales Home for their compassionate and excellent care, support and kindness, and request that donations be made to the Wales Home Foundation, 506 Rte 243N., Richmond, QC JOB 2H0, or to the charity of your choice.Arrangements entrusted to the Cass Funeral Home 819-826-2502 DOUGLAS, Alexander (Dougy) - Passed away at the C.H.U.S.Fleurimont on Sunday, October 26, 2008, at the age of 75.Beloved husband of Betty Lou Flanders and cherished father of: Alexander the third (Nicole), Gordon (Laura), and James (Jean); loving grandfather of Robert and Bradley.Dougy will also be sadly missed by his sisters: Doris, Mary (Rolfe) and Sheila (Robert), along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.Honoring his wishes, there will be no visitation or service.As a tribute to his memory, donations made to the Apple Grove Cemetery Association, 9025 Cedarville Rd., Ogden, QC.JOB 3E3 or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.Arrangements entrusted to the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead, QC.819-876-5213/ www.casshomes.ca Wg ; 'Of, ^ KYLE, Marie France (nee Beaudoin) - She died as she lived, with great dignity at home on Sunday, October 26, 2008.Marie was born in Lac Mégantic, QC, on June 7,1948 to Grégoire and Marie Beaudoin (Audet).Amongst her early favourite memories were helping her father, on snowshoes, at his sugarbush each Spring as they led the horses on their rounds filling the huge sap collection vat.She came to Sherbrooke in the mid 1960s to continue her higher education which culminated later in life with a Bishop’s University Honours B.A.and Golden Key membership.On July 4, 1970, she married her best friend and soulmate, Brian Kyle.They were blessed with two children, Christopher (Jennifer) of Peterborough, ON, and Kathryn of Ottawa, ON.She welcomed two grandchildren, the lights of her life, Nicholas and Brynne, who loved their “Grandmaman”.Marie is also survived BELL, Barbara Ross - In loving memory of a dear wife and mother who left us on October 29, 2005.No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts you're always there.ARNOLD (husband) ANDREW (son) HEATHER (daughter) WENDY & JOHN MUSSELMAN (daughter) P.J.(grandson) by her devoted brother, Richard (Christiane) Sherbrooke, QC, dearly loved sister, Nicole (John) of North Vancouver, B.C., and the twins, Leliann and Fabiann of Sherbrooke, QC, brother-in-law Deane (Penny) of St.Catherines, ON, and sister-in-law, Aveleigh of Kingston, ON, as well as several nephews.Marie had special gifts.She loved painting, handsewing teddy bears, crocheting and many other crafts that still warm the homes of friends and family.She adored being at the ocean with her fifth wheel and having long, heartfelt chats with friends.Visitation will be held at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College.Sherbrooke (Lennoxville), QC 819-564-1750 / www.casshomes.ca on Thursday, October 30, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m.and 7 to 9 p.m.A Celebration of her life led by the Reverend Heather Thomson will be held at St.Mark’s Chapel at Bishop’s University on Friday, October 31, 2008, beginning at 11 a.m., followed by a reception in the Cleghorn Hall.Although Marie enjoyed receiving flowers during her lifetime, we would appreciate donations instead, in her honour, to the C.H.U.S.Foundation, 580 Bowen St.south, Sherbrooke, QC, JIG 2E8, specified to Dr.Paul Bessette’s research and the 7th Floor Chemotherapy unit.They facilitated, above and beyond the call of duty, Marie’s quality of life since 2004 (Thank you, Dr.Bessette and your devoted staff for your incredible support and compassion).Heartfelt thanks to Dr.Raymonde Vaillancourt and Mrs.Danielle Raymond and her excellent staff.DANVILLE Royal Canadian is holding an Armistice Supper starting at 6:00 p.m.on November 1.There are a few tickets still available.Supper and Dance $15.Please call 819-839-2581 or 819-434-1005.A Dance will follow at 8 p.m.Music by Buck Shot.Dance only $6.00.iw THOMPSON, Roger (1952-2008) - October 23,2008 at BMP Hospital at the age of 56 amongst his loved ones, passed away.Roger Thompson was the devoted and loving husband of Jane Gauthier Thompson.He leaves to mourn his sons Jeffery (Mary), Roger (Jennifer) and his daughters Joanne (Greg), Mary (Johnny), Jennifer (Peter), Amy, Mia and his grandchildren Roger, Katie, Peter, Krista, Danny, Alex, Karen, Rodney, Cassandra, Justin and one grandchild not yet born along with his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.Roger was a very loving, generous man who treated everyone with love and respect.He was a man of strength, warmth, pride and dignity.He was a man of his word, who wouldn’t turn his back on anyone.He was someone you could depend on and always had a helping hand to lend never expecting anything in return.He welcomed all including strangers into his heart and home.He was a man of many talents, a jack of all trades.He is admired and respected.Roger is gone but will never be forgotten.He is irreplaceable and will live in our hearts forever.As per his request the funeral service and burial were held in private amongst his closest loved ones.We'll give you 4 million.More than four million Canadians have arthritis.Find out how you can help by participating in marathons around the world.Train.Travel.Triumph.For more information, call 1-800-321-1433 or visit us at www.arthritis.ca/jointsinmotion joirv 'V' iviiiiiorv- In Memoriam Rest in peace, Fighter! 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the Ashes Dear Ashes: You can tell your son that you don’t know why Aunt Jane behaves this way.She sounds bitterly jealous of you.However, suing her requires that you can prove her comments are causing you monetary loss, and that doesn’t seem to be the case.Why isn’t your husband standing up for you?He should tell Jane to knock it off, and the rest of his family should insist she behave in your presence.That everyone tolerates this cruelty indicates they are afraid of Jane or they dislike you.Tell your husband, calmly and with concern, that it is best if you and your son no longer have contact with Jane because her attitude is so poisonous.If he wishes to see his sister, he can do so on his own.Dear Annie: Our school’s PTA president and part-time employee, “Pat,” arrives at work late everyday and parks her car in the one handicapped spot in the teacher’s lot.She is not disabled, nor does she have the proper license plate or placard to park there.She has told others she has the “right” to use the spot because she is so involved in our school.Several teachers have informally elected me to do something about this because my father is a disabled vet.What can I do?This lady has power at my school and a sense of entitlement beyond belief.We are afraid to talk to the principal or the police.— Torrance, Calif.Dear Torrance: If you are too afraid to speak up, Pat will go on abusing her parking privileges.There is safety in numbers.AU of the teachers should go to the principal, together, and explain that Pat’s car is parked illegally and the school administration could get into serious trouble if it knowingly permits her to continue.Dear Annie: I’m a bit alarmed to see the vast number of letters from men who aren’t getting enough sex.I wonder if they bother to use any other organ.I’ve been married to the same man for 30 years.Two years ago, I was diagnosed with extreme high blood pressure.Unfortunately, the medications to control it also inhibit the sex drive.I asked my doctor whether there was anything I could do to increase my libido, but the answer was no.I’ve let my husband know I’m happy to have sex with him, but that’s not good enough.He wants me to be full of desire or pretend to be.- After reading your mail, I see where I’ve gone wrong.Instead of raising the children, Annie’s Mailbox cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, working three jobs to help make ends meet, putting up with his unlovable family and keeping myself fit, 1 should just have been having lots of sex with him and then conveniently died of a stroke.Women run to their doctors to see if they can raise their sexual desire.Have men ever thought to see if they could be given something to lower their libido?I’ll bet not.— I Should Be Dead in the Midwest Dear Midwest: A lot of women have asked us the same question.We’re sure some men have tried to lower their libido, but we doubt it’s common practice.Dear Annie: This is in response to the letter from “A Brokenhearted Mother,” whose son injures himself repeatedly.You said he might be suffering from Munchausen syndrome.The medically correct diagnostic terminology is “factitious disorder.” First, this patient needs a referral to a psychiatrist and psychologist.As this patient is potentially a danger to himself due to the psychiatric condition, a court order may require him to see a therapist as well.All these mental health specialists will work in concert with a single primary care physician.That physician should be the only point of contact for this patient.Every doctor, surgeon or medical caregiver needs to be informed of this man’s severe illness.It is life threatening.Next, if the patient is hospitalized, it should be authorized through his primary care physician and followed by psychiatric care — either a psychosomatic medicine consult (also known as consulate liaison services) or preferably by the psychiatrist and other mental health care providers.If he is admitted again, it should be through the same physician and hospital team.Lastly, direct confrontation with a patient with this disorder will often result in the patient switching doctors, which is bad, as the new physician will not have the patient’s history and will presume there is an underlying medical issue — which means the primary physician, psychiatrist and clinical psychologist should all be involved, and an “escape” statement for the patient needs to be in place to indirectly deal with the hospital admission, so as to not lose the patient to follow-up care.By the way, accidental death is a significant risk, but more importantly, so is death due to multiple unneeded medical procedures.— Shane B.Russell-Jenkins, M.D.Psychiatry, Yuma, Ariz.Dear Dr.Russell-Jenkins: Thank you for your expertise.We certainly hope his family can help him get the appropriate care.Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.Kinnear’s Mills U.C.W.Engagement James and Charleen Abbott of Ile Perrot (nee Smith, formerly of Bulwer) are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Kathryn Abbott to Stavros Ivan Mitchell, son of Angeliki and John Mitchell of Ile Perrot.The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Roberta Smith of Lennoxville, Thomas and Thomasina Abbott of Ile Perrot.The future bridegroom is the grandson of Eleonora Haritos of lie Per-rot/Kefalonia, Greece.Both of their families are extremely happy for the two of them, and wish them nothing but love and happiness as they start the next chapter of their lives together.A June 2010 wedding is being planned.The Kinnear’s Mills United Church Women held their October meeting at the MCDC Community Resource Center (United Church Manse), Mooney St., Thetford Mines.We were welcomed by Suzanne Aubre, Executive Director, and Hélène Doré, Volunteer and Liaison Coordinator.Ruth Beattie, president, thanked all for coming and welcomed Heather Aulis, president of Thetford Mines UCW.The Purpose was repeated.Devotions were led by Sheila Allan with the Theme being “Thanksgiving.” She read Scripture passages.Prayer and Reflection on the Theme.The Roll Call was answered by 6 members and guest giving Bible verses or Motto.The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary and approved.Flora MacNaul will get pictures of the two Church Banners to be sent with article to The Observer.Vegetables, flowers and other items will be taken to the church to decorate for our Thanksgiving service.Rev.Carla Van Delen and Flora MacNaul will place these.Joy Nugent gave the Treasurer’s report in the absence of Audrey Allan.Ruth Beattie will send a report of the Eastern Region Day Event to Happenings.Plans were made for the Pot Luck Lunch to follow the combined United, - Presbyterian, - Anglican Memorial service to be held on Nov.23rd.Each family is to bring a main course or dessert.The Community Hall to be clean and made ready on the Wednesday before.Thank you cards were read from Heather Reid for a gift and Lawrence and Audrey Allan for the photo Album given for their 50th Wedding Anniversary.Joy Nugent voiced thanks for the gift of an Hydrangea tree and special card with notes written by each member for quilting on the Dresden Plate quilt.Sheila Allan had presented Judy Melanson with a similar card and gift of money to purchase a lilac tree for all the work she had done on the quilt.Ruth Beattie gave a report on the Eastern Region Event held on Sept.24, at the local Retreat Centre, “Versant le Noel.” This had been a very enjoyable day which 15 people attended.All the ac- tivities were very interesting with a pleasant setting, good meals and a tour of the Interdenominational Church.Three came from outside this area, Ann Clarke of Richmond, Presbyterial President, Joan Shea and friend from Quebec City.Pauline Nutbrown and Ruth Beattie had attended Townshipper’s Day in Sutton and took charge of our UCW table.The baked goods sold well and crafts were admired but few items sold.Thanks was given to them.MCDC will be holding a Silent Auction on the evening of their “Dinner and Show,” Oct.18, at the Golf and Curling Club.We have been asked to contribute an article towards this.Sheila Allan suggested we donate an afghan and all agreed.Rev.Carla Van Delen is having a Craft Time for children in the afternoon before the Memorial service in November and asked for help towards this.A donation will be given for expenses.A report was given on the C.I.B.C.Walk for Breast Cancer held in Quebec City.18 persons attended from this area who all walked 5 km., also a few men and dogs walked along also.Hélène Doré, Captain of the MCDC Women’s Tea, was told that 5,500 walked in Quebec and total amount raised was $335,000.The meeting closed with prayer.Suzanne Aubre, was introduced by Ruth Beattie.She spoke about the Community work they do which is to give help and entertainment to our English speaking citizens in many ways.They are really glad to have a self-contained house, a very pleasant 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