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I I matigfL Not so J "'¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦I rp J-J ————III - RECORD The voice of the eastern Townships since 1897 Come test drive one today! Suprem Automobile 819-821-9272 www.supremautomobile.com WEEKEND EDITION 95 cents + TAXES PM#0040007682 Friday, December 19, 2008 COREY BELLAM Sherbrooke’s Marché de la Gare is all decked out in holiday splendor./.* .What He says, SHE SAYS.exactly is BU student Jordan Peckham doing with Balsams?PAGK 11 “The only way I was gains meet that need was to expand." josee Frechette (THE RECORD.DECEMBER 18TH) Show stopping Galt reunion in the making By Corrinna Pole Sherbrooke This summer marks the 40th anniversary of Alexander Galt Regional High School and celebration activities are currently being planned in commemoration of the ruby anniversary.“We started a committee about two months ago,” said Bob Halsall, Galt student activities coordinator.“Taking on an endeavour like this is quite a project, so we hope more people will volunteer to help." Named after politician Sir Alexander Tilloch Galt ( 1817— 1893), the high school opened in 1969 when Lennoxville High School was no longer able to accommodate the growing population.The upcoming grand reunion will hopefully see students and faculty from the past 40 years.Galt last held an event of this magnitude in 1994.“We did it for the 25th (anniversary) in '94 and we talked about doing it again,” said Halsall.“I volunteered to take the bull by the horns.” The reunion will kick off with an afternoon luncheon on Friday for former and present staff at 1 p.m., which former teacher Doreen Morissette anticipates.“I went to the first meeting as a former staff member to help focus on the staff over the past 40 years,” said Morissette who taught English at the high school from its opening until the year 2000.SEE STAFF PAGE 12 Pot plants of every shape and size Complexe des Nations coming soon PERRY BEATON The city of Sherbrooke will soon see the construction of a new intercultural complex at Cité des Rivières.The project, spearheaded by the Cooperative de solidarité, will house a small hotel, fine cuisine restaurant, a multifunctional hall, a dayour weather forecast.Weather Today: Sunny.Increasing cloudi-îess in the afternoon with snow beginning later in the afternoon.\mount 2 cm.Wind becoming east Ï0 km/h late in the day.High minus L2.Tomorrow: Cloudy with 30 per-:ent chance of flurries.Low minus 15.High minus 11.Sunday: Periods of snow.Low ninus 17.High minus 4.Monday: Periods of snow.Low ninus 11.High minus 10.hired man's bedroom, where I could work.I even had a single electric light hanging from the ceiling right over my table.It was great.Auntie Clem was the one who got me started on this life-long hobby.It was Christmas 1938, when she gave me my first model kit.The kit was for a Piper Cub, a single high-wing aircraft that was powered by a rubber band.I had never seen anything like that before.I had ooohed and ahhed over the kit for a few days after Christmas, hardly daring to open the box.Then Auntie Clem invited me to visit her in Lennoxville for a few days.While there, she had arranged to have the son of a friend come in and show me the basics of modelling.That was all it took.I had that Piper Cub flying in jig time.After that 1 spent a lot of time in the attic.There were airplanes hanging all over the place.They had all flown and as such had successfully inflated my sense of achievement.Recently, I had heard of planes with small gasoline motors in them.Well, I just had to have one of them.After saving every penny I could lay my hands on- such as money I could earn and from presents for my birthday and Christmas, I was finally able to save up enough to buy a model of the Nourdyne Norseman.It came in two models: one with a powerful rubber band, the other with a motor.The Norseman was an airplane built in Montreal and was also one of the most popular aircraft used in the bush-flying business.During the hungry thirties, Mv Life & i iines 1 l.rcor» In the event ol discrepancy between this list and the otticial winning list ot Loto-Québec, the latter shall prevail N + Canadian Red Cross Quebec Division Anywhere.Anytime.1-800-592-7649 www.redcross.ca most of Canada’s north-lands were surveyed in these aircraft, by many of Canada’s hungry pilots.(They flew pontoon-equipped aircraft).My good friend, Jim Staveley of Rednersville, was one of these pilots.My model, which I bought because of its size, had a 5-foot wingspan and the kit had been designed to be powered by some very strong rubber bands.As soon as 1 got it, I knew the bands had to go.Then, I needed a lot of help to convert it to a gas-powered model.The help came from a classmate of mine.I was now going to Lennoxville High School and I had started a model airplane club.One of the members was John McKenzie.He had been building models for some time but he also had another hobby, and that was building radios.Working together we figured out a way to design an engine mount and install it in the nose of the aircraft.We also had to locate and install the gas tank.Now, this was engineering in the raw - but it worked.Because my model was so large, John said it was big enough to carry a radio.I couldn’t believe what I was hearing but John came up with a device he called ‘radio control’ and when we installed it in the fuselage and tested it, damn me if it didn’t work.There may have been radio-controlled models somewhere in the country, but mine was the first one in Quebec, as far as we could determine.I had finally found the motor 1 needed.It was a class D model - the biggest they made.When I fitted a 12-inch propeller to it, it really pushed air.So it was that on Thursday 10 July 1941 we were ready for the big test.I had very carefully raked the driveway in front of the house and the weather was co-operating for there was a very light breeze.On this type of engine there was no throttle, so when the engine started, it immediately went into full power.While the pre-flight preparations were being finalised, the crowd was gathering.The neighbours’ kids, Kenny Orr and Homer Beattie were there along with Dad and Mother and Bob Hall, the hired man.Of course, brothers John and Allan were also present.Unfortunately, John McKenzie was unable to get to the farm from Lennoxville.When I started the engine, John was holding the tail of the aircraft.I then picked up the radio control, said a prayer and told John to release the tail.Talk about your excitement.That plane, after a short run wheeled up into the air and stood on its tail, climbing straight up until I levelled it off with the joystick on the control.Then 1 flew it in a circle around the house and the barn.It was working perfectly.Suddenly, I lost control and the plane headed straight for the woods up over the sugar camp.We had made two mistakes.The range John had designed into his control was only 500 yards, so when 1 flew it around the second time, it ran out of range.My mistake was that I had filled the gas tank for what was to be a test flight.My plane disappeared into the wild blue yonder in a very short time and it hasn’t been seen again to this day! Kenny Orr and I searched the woods up over Ives Hill for days but were never able to find a trace.I wonder if anyone ever came across an unexplained wreck of a model Nourdyne Norseman or as I’d like to think, perhaps my model just flew right into model airplane heaven.Retchless winter weather watch Friday’s storm will slide south of our area just brushing us with light snow.Sunday is now the day to watch as the potential for a major winter storm is looking more promising.Another chance for snow will come again on Christmas eve.Temperatures will remain well below normal through the period.Andrew Retchless, The Record’s trusted weather prognosticator.Because you love your life.Cali 1-866-734-9423 oi" \ isit \vw w.medicalert.ca ?Meclic Alert UtiYouUel.it> Ben by Daniel Shelton [PecemberSth] Pecemier25th | [ January 3rd THAT'S IT- Y ITS LIKE THF-HOLIDAYS 1 A BUILT IN TIMER IP JŒCORD: Friday, December 19, 2008 page 3 Committee gives green light to Mega-dump with conditions By Stephen McDougall RECORD CORRESPONDENT Asbestos A committee made up mostly of Asbestos residents has recommended approving a controversial mega-dump project in their town as long as certain conditions are met.“We believe this project is environmentally sustainable," said committee chair Raynald Dodier.“But certain conditions must be met for it to succeed.An important one requires that the promoters and the public administrators come to some sort of agreement.” The mega-dump, financed by Maybach Inc.of Montreal, would dump up to 850,000 tons of waste a year in a specially-made site at the Jeffrey mine.The majority of the waste would be What the.?Sometimes you just have to go “huh?” A study conducted by the University of British Columbia’s school of nursing has come to the rather surprising conclusion that lesbian and bisexual teenaged girls are considerably more likely to become pregnant than their heterosexual counterparts.According to the study, carried out between 1992 and 2003 of girls in grade s 7 through 12 10.6 per cent of those who identified themselves as bisexual became pregnant and 7.3 per cent of lesbians reported pregnancy, For straight girls, the number is 1.8 per cent.Now on the surface these numbers don’t really seem to make sense (at least to this duffer) but apparently the key factor is that those girls who remain “in the closet" often engage in risky heterosexual activity in order to avoid harassment and criticism.“For some gay, lesbian and bisexual teens it’s camouflage,” said Elizabeth Saewyc, the study’s lead author, “because it’s still pretty stigmatized and they still face a lot of harassment at school.” For others, it’s suggested that even the role of “teenage mother” is more acceptable and desirable than being labeled “queer." (McD) Dennis Gfezos CH AHTtRtD ACCOUNTANT Corporation Tax Accounting and Payroll Services Business and Tax Consulting 175 Queen, Suite 204 Sherbrooke Tel.: 819-823-0800 ?www.glezos.ca® used to produce methane gas for sale to industry.Opponents argue the dump would cause environmental problems and threaten property values.The committee, made up of 20 people, 14 of them Asbestos residents, made 25 recommendations to the dump's promoter, Maybach Inc.as well as to the town of Asbestos and the municipal regional council (MRC).The majority of the recommendations -15 - were directed at Maybach.They include: — Building a special water-treatment plant to prevent polluting surrounding water tables.— Planting trees around the site to hide it from public view.— Installing radioactive material detectors.— Installing a system to detect and prevent heavy odors.— Creating a system that will control the population of incoming seagulls.— Hiring local people for most of the jobs.— The minimum salary be $10.50 an hour.— Establish and finance an environmental watchdog committee.Andre Marier, the project’s coordinator, said Maybach will study the recommendations and reply soon.He said his company is open to many of the suggestions, but has to read them more in detail before agreeing to them.The main premise of the committee - that the promoters work with the local governments - could be difficult to achieve given a lawsuit launched by Maybach against the MRC earlier this fall.The suit argues the MRC’s present regulations limiting dumping to 50,000 tons per year prevents the project from becoming a reality.Marier says he is willing to negotiate with the MRC, but refuses to drop the lawsuit first.MRC councillor Francine Labelle-Gi-rard, who is also on the Danville town Looking for work?Trying to choose a career?Job Links can help! 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Dodier said area residents were asked to volunteer on the committee, but added no efforts were made to represent all the MRC towns proportionately.“Each town has at least one resident on the committee, that is enough for us.” Mulch to do about trees Sherbrooke (LK)—Christmas trees may still be around come spring, only this time in mulch-form.A dozen municipalities are encouraging residents to drop off their trees or put them out for recycling in January.Trees will be shredded into chips and re-used for landscaping.In Sherbrooke, citizens may leave their trees at the end of their properties (not on the street) beginning Jan.5th.Trees must be out before 8 a.m.that day, and the collection will be throughout the week.All decorations must be removed from the trees, and they should not be left outside before Jan.5th to avoid their becoming hidden or frozen in the snow.In Sherbrooke, the trees are harvested for wood chip-pings, extraction of esential oils, and energy extraction as they decompose.Paul Boulay, Director Supervisor of the city of Bedford, said anyone may collect the wood chips once the trees are shredded to use on their properties, like around trees or flower beds.In areas of Brome-Missisquoi residents will be able to leave their trees on the doorstep for pick-up in Bedford, Bringham, Cowansville, Farnham, East Farnham, Fre-lighsburg, Saint-Armand, Sainte-Sabine and Sutton.Residents in rural areas must register in advance.Pick-up dates range from Jan.7th to Jan.16th.A voluntary deposit service will be offered in Brome, Brome Lake, Dunham, Notre-Dame de Stanbridge and Stanbridge East.For more information, contact local authorities.In Sherbrooke, a temporary recycling program will also allow residents to add plastic table cloths, silk paper, and paper gift bags without plastic tags.It will not accept artificial Christmas trees, however.Sherbrooke residents can also drop off their real trees at Michel-Ledoux or Rose-Cohen ecocentres free of charge.NOTICE TO ALL SUBSCRIBERS H A P H O D A / \ HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: December 8th to the 31st Due to the rush during this time of year, should you be planning any changes to your subscription during this period (ex.: temporary stop, restart, address change, etc.), please let us know at least one week prior to the date of the change.Thank you! ' O’ »THB« y ici.jp 819-569-9528 450-242-1188 accounting@vldeotron.ca page 4 Friday, December 19, 2008 RECORD; Charest’s cabinet named PERRY BEATON By Rita Legault Sherbrooke The English community regained clout in the provincial cabinet yesterday as Premier Jean Charest named Kathleen Weil to the Justice portfolio, returned Yolande James to Immigration and Cultural Communities, and brought back Lawrence Bergman as Liberal Caucus Chairman.Charest took a lot of flak from the English community in 2007 when he demoted former revenue minister Bergman and former native affairs minister Geoffrey Kelley to the backbench leaving the junior, newly-elected James as the only anglophone in cabinet.While the Townships lost a seat at the cabinet table this time around, it maintained some influence on the inner circle of government as St-François MNA Monique Gagnon-Tremblay was promoted to Treasury Board chairperson where she will be in charge of the province’s purse strings.As the only cabinet representative from the area, she maintains her job as minister responsible for the Estrie region Richmond MNA Yvon Vallières, who sat at the past cabinet table as caucus chairman, is once again the Liberal’s unanimous choice for the job as Speaker of the National Assembly.With a majority of seats in the house this time around, Vallières is sure to get the post.During yesterday’s swearing-in ceremony, Charest repeated his commit- Shefford result unchanged Sherbrooke(RS)—A judicial recount in the riding of Shefford has been completed and Action démocratique du Quebec MNA François Bonnardel not only maintained his win, he increased his majority by seven votes.Two days after losing the election by a slim margin of 63 votes, Liberal candidate Jean-Marc Tremblay filed a request for a recount in Quebec Superior Court.After hearing evidence from Liberal observers that scrutineers had rejected ballots because the X went outside the circle, Justice Alain Désy ordered the recount.But after checking all the ballots and checking them twice, lawyers and members from both the Liberals and the ADQ determined Bonnardel had harvested some 11,271 votes against 11,201 for Tremblay, a slim majority of 70 votes.While the final result remained unchanged, the final count from 34 ballot boxes was modified following the recount.ment to the provincial economy noting his new team will have to work hard to protect jobs, to protect the purchasing power of families, to help workers and to support businesses.“It’s the economy first,” he said, repeating his l’économie d’abord campaign slogan.Charest also conceded he and his new cabinet will also have to work with opposition parties and other governments to win the battle against the economic downturn.Charest, whose Liberal government won a slim majority with 66 seats in the 125-seat assembly following the December 8th election, appointed a cabinet of 26 ministers.SEE CABINET PAGE 5 Correction Wednesday’s ‘Drouin it is’ article states that in the coming months, volunteer forces from the two former suburbs, will be eliminated and employees of the volunteer brigades will be offered part time jobs as regular firefighters.In actual fact, the forces will be eliminated in the coming years, not months.Drouin told The Record yesterday the Deauville brigade will be integrated into the city’s fire department in 2009.The Bromptonville one will follow in 2014 and the Lennoxville won’t be phased out till 2016.Drouin also insisted the suburban fire brigades are staffed with part time firefighters who are paid and no longer referred to as volunteer firefighters.The Record regrets any confusion the error may have caused.[ it g cl /f* - ¦îÿsr if ¦ K : ?" ri i Kv j i V' 1 -a y r; } v:%.s % }§ ^ y Ik Ê % \\ \\ : 1 To : It's quick & easy and.there's no line to stand in ! Give RECORD as a Christmas gift for only $128,68 (12 months), $67,45 (6 months) or $34,43(3 months).Taxes included __________ From : Postal code:_____ Tel.:_____ Postal code :____________Tel.:___ Send gift card ?No ?Yes Prom :___________________ Start the gift Q Now Q Jan 2009 QExtend current Q Other____________________ Payment by : [] Cheque QMoney Order Q 1VT/C QVisa Amount paid : $____ Credit card # :_____Expiry date : / _/_ RECORD P.O Box 1200, Sherbrooke QC, J1H 5L6 Tel.: (819) 569-9528 accountlng@videotron.ca Offer valid in Canada until December 31, 200B.Subscription amounts include GST and PST All payments must be dated no later than December 31, 2008 BCS lawsuit back on track By Rita Legault Sherbrooke ¦ ¦ she multi-million dollar lawsuit riled by former Bishop’s College School students, who claim they were molested at the school in the fifties and sixties, is back on track after a brief hearing at the Montreal Courthouse on Tuesday.However, it will take many months before a judge finally decides if the class action suit will be heard.More than a dozen former students, most of whom are now in their 60s, allege they were sexually abused by the late Harold Theodore Gibson Forster, who was a teacher, chaplain, choir director and house master between 1953 and 1962 when BCS was a private boys boarding school.Forster died in a train accident in Britain in 1967 so no criminal charges can be laid against him.In a hearing Tueday before Quebec Superior Court Justice Kevin Downs, the two sides consented to a number of motions, said Bryan McPhadden, the lawyer acting on behalf of the plaintiffs.McPhadden told The Record that BCS consented to a motion to substitute the representative plaintiff after the man who had been selected to be the key witness for the alleged victims decided not to continue.The former representative, known only as A.B.T., withdrew last fall due to scheduling conflicts between the case and his job.Without a representative plaintiff, who answers for the entire group, the class-action suit could not continue and BCS had filed for a motion to dismiss the suit.But on Tuesday lawyers for the school agreed to a new representative plaintiff, known only as U.T.C.Due to a court order, plaintiffs in the suit cannot have their names published.McPhadden said BCS also agreed to produce current headmaster Lewis Evans as a witness if the request for a class action suit is granted.Evans was a student at BCS and his father was a teacher and headmaster when Forster was on staff.Lawyers for the plaintiffs also consented to a handful of motions including allowing lawyers for BCS to introduce an experts report.However counsel for the plaintiffs reserved the right to argue its relevance once the case goes to court.The next step in the case will be an out of court examination of U.T.C., which the plaintiffs also agreed to, said McPhadden.That will happen in February in front of lawyers for both parties.The transcript will then be made available to the court.The case will be back in court in April for procedural hearings.However, arguments on whether or not the class action suit will be approved will not take place before mid-August, said McPhadden. .- - .¦¦¦ rut— RECORD Friday-,-D-e-gember 19, 2008-page 5- - A joint conversation piece Canton de Hatley resident Arthur Cheat recalls a submission in The Record from the last sugar season by Burton McConnell that depicted one of Mother Nature's oddities, and he says he has his own.McConnell's photo of two trees who share one branch featured a caption asking the public whether anyone else had ever witnessed such a phenomenon and Cheal, who owns and works his Canton tree lot, is definitely one.“I work in the woods almost everyday and I see interesting things all the time, but this was special," he stated.“I felled a large tree and while I was cleaning up I found this.I guess it's just something that happens.I still have it and I'll keep it as a souvenir." Not only was McConnell made aware of Cheat’s discovery, but he also was the one who snapped Cheal (above) with his own joint Mother Nature conversation piece.Internet fraud warning Sherbrooke(RSJ—Sherbrooke police have received complaints about an Internet fraud that could be affecting victims in Sherbrooke.The suspect has been sending letters via Internet to people claiming to be a native of Benin, an accountant for a company called Anesa, and stating his company has a car belonging to a Canadian couple.For obscure reasons, he claims the company must give away the car and notes a contact in Cotonou in Bénin is offering the car for a S200 donation.Sherbrooke police are warning citizens not to get caught by the fraudster and suggests everyone be wary of Internet offers and purchases.II you receive the Internet letter, do not reply or send any personal information.If you were a victim of the fraud, contact police cabinet: That number is up from the slimmed down cabinet of 18 members in 2007 which forced Charest to make some tough choices about who to leave out.Constituting a cabinet is a complicated puzzle.The Premier must ensure the brightest and best are at the ministerial table, with fair representation for women, the English community and various regions of the province.Charest’s last cabinet was the first ever in North America to have an equal number of women and men, a new tradition he maintained this week.Women, including Weil and Gagnon-Tremblay, maintained or were nominated to a number of powerful posts.Nathalie Normandeau keeps her job as Deputy Premier as well as Minister for Municipal Affairs and Quebec’s regions.Also back on top is Finance Minister Monique Jérôme-Forget, who gives up responsibility for Treasury Board to Gagnon-Tremblay, but gains responsibility for infrastructures where the government plans to spend some $14 billion to kick start the economy.Also making cabinet comebacks are Education Minister Michelle Courchesne, who is also responsible for sports and recreation as well as the Laval region; and Line Beauchamp, who’s back as Minister of sustainable development, environment and parks as well as Deputy House Leader.Other women back in cabinet are Yolande James; Transport Minister Julie Boulet, who keeps responsibility for the Mauricie region; Culture and Communications Minister Christine St-Pierre, who maintains responsibility for women’s issues; and Senior Minister Marguerite Blais.Lise Theriault becomes junior minister in charge of social services.New to cabinet are Nicole Ménard, who becomes Tourism Minister; and Dominique Vien, who will be charged with government services, a job that comes from Jerome-Forget.Like Finance Minister Jerome-Forget, fewer ministers have multiple roles in the mid-sized cabinet.One exception who will be wearing many hats is Public Security Minister Jacques Dupuis.He maintains that job, but cedes the Justice portfolio to Weil.However he regained his prized job as Government House Leader as well as additional responsibilities for Canadian intergovernmental affairs and the reform of democratic institutions.In a cabinet that’s big on continuity, Yves Bolduc maintains his job as Health Minister, the government’s biggest budget portfolio; Raymond Bachand keeps his job as Minister for Economic Development, Innovation and Exports; and Laurent Lessard from the nearby riding of Frontenac is back as Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.Sam Hamad maintains the job as Employment and Social Solidarity minister and regains responsibility for the National Capital Region.David Whissell stays on Labour Minister and gains responsibility for the Laurentians and Lanaudière regions.Claude Béchard, who is recovering from a bout of cancer, was expected to get lighter duties, but he maintained his job a Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife as well as responsibility for the Lower St-Lawrence region.Past Forestry Minister Pierre Corbeil, who was defeated in 2007, got a new cabinet role after being re-elected last week.As well as being Native Affairs Minister, he will be the minister responsible for Abitbi-Témiscamingue and Northern Quebec.Robert Dutil, who served two terms in cabinet in 1985 and 1989 but abandoned the Liberals to become the leader of the short-lived Union du Centre, was named Revenue Minister after reconciling with his old party and winning the riding ofBeauce-Sud.New faces at the cabinet table include former television executive Pierre Arcand, who gained the International Relations portfolio from Gagnon-Tremblay; Tony Tomassi who will be family minister; and Serge Simard who will be junior minister for Natural Resources as well as the minister responsible for the Saguenay Lac-St-Jean and the North Shore.Former Liberal party whip Norman MacMillan got promoted to a cabinet post as Junior Transport Minister.Pierre Moreau takes over his old job.It was a surprise to no one that maverick Brome-Missisquoi MNA Pierre Paradis was passed over one more time.The veteran MNA from the Townships, who was re-elected with a massive majority of 6,681 votes, served in former premier Robert Bourassa’s cabinet and played the crucial role of Liberal house leader while the Grits were in opposition, but he and Charest don’t get along.Orford MNA Pierre Reid, the former rector of the University of Sherbrooke who had a shortlived ministerial career as Education Minister in Charest’s first cabinet, was also left to warm the back bench.at 819-821-5555.Centre de santé et de services sociaux de Memphrémagog Mansonville service point PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MANSONVILLE SERVICE POINT WILL BE CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS DAY AND ON NEW YEAR’S DAY • At noon on December 24th until December 26th 2008 • At noon on December 31 th 2008 until January 2nd 2009 THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION ¦ * ¦ Government Gouvernement ot Canada du Canada REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE IN THE CITY OF SHERBROOKE, QUEBEC File No.529288 Public Works and Government Services Canada wishes to obtain information by January 16, 2009, with respect to office space available for lease in buildings in the City of Sherbrooke, with a lease commencement date of May 1, 2010, for a term of ten (10) years.To respond to this Request for Information and to view the full and complete text of the Request, please log on to www.merx.com under “Services: Leasing or Rental of Facilities" or call Mr.Serge Sauvageau at 514-496-3690.Canada page 6 Friday, December 19, 2008 : ¦THE» RECORD Community Forum Letter to the editor and the Corvette Greetings and gratitude A Memorable Christmas Turkey Dinner and Dance hosted by the MS Branch 2000 was held on the 14th December 2008 at the Stanstead Legion.In a hall decorated with lovely trimmings and candles, over 70 people danced to the country sounds of the popular Andre Bouf- fard.Numerous prizes were won, and the children, both big and small, were surprised with a visit from Santa, who handed out toys and hugs for all.Lee Aulis, President of the association would like to thank again The Stanstead Legion and all the people at the dance and of Stanstead and local areas for their amazing support throughout the year, without YOU we would not have survived through the hard times this year, to be able to continue in our mission to help people with MS.I was raised in Stanstead and the people here have always stood behind me.I would like to thank Mr André Roy at the IGA and Super C and Giant Tiger of Cowansville for helping with donations of food .And last but not least The Sherbrooke Record who have cuddled us under their blanket of warmth all year long.The MS Branch 2000 wishes everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.Lei; Aulis President, MS Branch 2000 There were no air holes, so we knew that what was inside was not a dog or a cat nor any other living creature.And the box was too small for a pitchfork, a shovel or a pair of rubber boots.What could it be?Fencing pinchers?A pair of coveralls?Work gloves?Curiosity reigned, along with a certain sense of resignation that no one would ever solve the riddle.The box contained something not practical at all.Rather, it was a replica of something every farm indeed should have - a rooster! A tall, toy, plush rooster with bright red, orange, black, and white plumage.Press one wing and both wings flap and his head bobs as he crows rhythmically.Just what every farm needs to waken everyone in the morning (although we have learned that donkey braying also works!).I’m not sure where you might get one of these fellows, since this one came from the Gaspé.He’s called a Rock ‘n Roll Rooster or was that Rock ‘n Crow?Anyhow, he was a crowd-pleaser.A couple of days before the party, one of the guests had sought gift suggestions from a sibling of the person to be feted.During the conversation, the nephew had had an inspiration.Delighted with his brainwave, he hung up and headed for the toy department.You see, he says that his first memory of his uncle goes back to when the former was about three years old and the latter was the child sitter.The two of them were playing with the youngster’s tiny cars.The teenager-at-the-time picked up a miniature red Corvette and said, “This is the car I want to have some day.” Now, 24 years later, he’s got his dream car.A Corvette, not red but Toronto Maple Leafs’ blue, with the hockey team’s logo on the sides and TML leaves elsewhere as added décor.Of course, it’s not life size, rather about a foot long and four inches high.But a boy - oops, man - can still dream at 40, can’t he?The ice fishing season is fast approaching.This photo ms definitely not taken this season, but when and who might this fisherman he?If you have any ideas let us know by emailing news-room@sherhrookerecord.com or call 819-569-6345.She got him good.Despite weeks of planning, no one had let a word slip.A chorus of “Surprise!” greetings stopped him in his tracks as he stepped into the curling club.His jaw Susan dropped several Mastine inches and his eyes opened saucer-wide as he grasped that this was not the activity he had been led to believe he was attending.This was not the volunteer appreciation evening that he had been downright hesitant to take part in, muttering that he was not the school volunteer, she was.This was an early-bird 40th birthday party in his honour (the real day being December 26th).On each table, helium-filled balloons had been attached to giant stand-up paper clips holding pictures of him over a span of four decades.Other over-the-years photos had been artfully assembled by friends to create a memorable scrapbook starring the about-to-be-40 man, his family, his friends, and his sheep.One page resembled a be-fore-and-after montage, with a midl970s photograph of the birthday boy sitting beside a just-unwrapped Christmas gift - a toy barn - juxtaposed with a 2008 snapshot featuring his newly acquired, for-real barn, and the caption, “I always wanted one of those!” With good company, good conversation and good food, the evening sped along until it was gift-opening time.“No farm should be without this” was written in green marker on the all-white wrapping paper on one side of the foot-wide, 15-inch-high box (estimated dimensions, of course).“I can’t believe you don’t have one already” had been penned onto another side of the gift.mil III — RECORD P.0.Box 1200 Sherbrooke J1H SL6 or 1195 Galt E, Sherbrooke JIG 1V7 Fax:819-569-3945 e-mail: newsroomasherbrookerecord.com Website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Kenneth Wi:i.i.s Publisher .(819)569-9511 Jen Young Editor .(819) 5696345 Joe Strizzi Corresp.Editor .(819) 569-6345 Richard Lessard Prod.Mgr.(819) 569-9931 Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman .(819) 569-9931 Francine Thibault Prod.Superv.(819) 569-4856 DEPARTMENTS Accounting .(819) 569-9511 Advertising .(819) 569-9525 Circulation.(819) 569-9528 Newsroom .(819) 569-6345 Knowi.ton office 5 Victoria Street, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) 243-5155 MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 year 120.00 6.00 9.45 $135.45 6 MONTHS 63.00 3.15 -4.96 $71.11 3 MONTHS 32.00 1.60 2.52 $36.12 Out of Quebec residents do not include PST.Rates/or other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies ofThe 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.PM #0040007682 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to The Record, 1195 Galt East, Sherbrooke, QC JIG 1Y7 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA COLUMN The early bird Remember when? ,«éT! I ^vec Servir» j3, a.s ’• .* SKI SHARPENING & WAXING East SHERBROOKE J 1 G 3H5 1626 Galt Street RECORD Friday, December 19, 2008 page 7 Remember When?- Recap The picture in The Record on Tuesday December 16th, you ask the question when or where was this picture taken?Well, I'm pretty sure the picture was taken on Main Street in Richmond.It's the old Dyson garage building, and if I was to take a guess of the year, it would be the early 1980's.¦Ben Norris As I live in Richmond, today’s photo has to be Dyson & Armstrong’s Service station, showroom and garage.The date l would guess about 1980 or thereabouts.¦Gord Invin You guys are doing a great job! So interesting! The wonderful lady at the bottom of the VIA train was my aunt Aline Tremblay, always so kind and giving.It’s not a surprise to see her about to help somebody, that’s what she did all of her life with a smile.Unfortunatly she passed away in 2004.What a great lady she was, sadly missed! Thank you for publishing! ¦Yves Lupien What: Transfer of ownership of Salle Jean Paul, Bury, Quebec from John Buckland to Orvil Anderson and Gordon Heron.The end of John Buckland’s career as hotel owner.When: Fall, 1986 Where: Basement at Salle Jean Paul Who: Left to right: Florence Lowe, (employee) Orvil Anderson, John Buckland, Rock Codere, (notary) and Gordon Heron.-Mavis Dougherty Commission of Inquiry into Certain Allegations Respecting Business and Financial Dealings Between Karlheinz Schreiber and the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney Commission d’enquête concernant les allégations au sujet des transactions financières el commerciales entre Karlheinz Schreiber et le très honorable Brian Mulroney NOTICE The Honourable Jeffrey Oliphant has been appointed as Commissioner to conduct an inquiry into certain allegations respecting business and financial dealings between Karlheinz Schreiber and the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney.The Commissioner will convene hearings to assist him in investigating and reporting on the policy matters (the “policy review”) that are included in the Commission’s terms of reference.The terms of reference are available at www.oliDhantcommission.ca Applications by interested individuals, groups, governments and agencies for standing and funding for the policy review will be heard commencing at 9:30 a.m.on January 21, 22 and 23, 2009 at Victoria Hall, Bytown Pavilion, 111 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario.No evidence will be heard at the hearing.Applicants for standing must demonstrate that they have a direct and substantial interest in the subject matter of the policy review.Applicants for funding must demonstrate that they do not have sufficient financial resources to participate in the policy review without such funding.In order to be considered, applicants must submit applications for standing and funding in writing to the Inquiry either by delivering a copy by mail, courier or fax to the Commission offices at the address set out below, or by e-mail to inauirv.admin@oliDhantcommission.ca.no later than 5:00 p.m.on Thursday January 15,2009.Those interested in applying for standing or funding should refer to the Commission’s web site at www.oliphantcommission.ca for more information.Oliphant Commission 427 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 400 P.0.Box 2740, Station D Ottawa, Canada K1P 5W7 Phone: 613-995-0756 Fax: 613-995-0785 Canada ?• • ‘ ' wishes eoej^orur y/la/>fctj T/ioià/tp/f j Complete set of • jjgjj*’'\ Alpina country skis starting at $229" I ON PRESENTATION OF THIS COUPON SKATE SHARPENING OR SNOWBOARO FREE 1 coupon / CMtomw.Expira* Jan.15,2008 Reg.$29.95 Cannot be combined 1 coupon per customer Expires January 15,2009 page 8 Friday, December 19, 2008 ?‘ s ft J * / # I ; j—iTMK^i i ¦ ¦ - jæcord; Letters to the editor Do you know this crew?I have been advised to ask if you can help me by circulating the information I have supplied below to find any living relatives of Canadian air crew MZ538 of 425 ‘Alouette’ Squadron killed at Alne, North Yorkshire, England on 18th December 1944, after take off on their bombing mission to Duisburg, Germany.Suzanne Happe, the Veterans Affairs Officer of the Canadian High Commission, Macdonald House, London has supplied me with your e-mail address as a last ditch effort to find any living relatives of this crew.The purpose of the contact, is to inform the relatives, that this crew are now fittingly remembered in St.Mary’s Parish Church, Alne, near the site of this fatal crash which occurred 64 years ago.This article is not political, it is a statement of fact.All the crew members, including the British Flight Engineer, were in their allocated crew positions.The Control Tower at Tholthorpe Airfield signaled ‘Take Off, the Pilot opened the throttles for full power and the ‘plane took off on its journey.It cleared the ground and had risen to approx.300 feet when it lost power and crashed into trees exploding and killing all crew members.It narrowly missed the village of Alne and miraculously, as far as known, did not injure any villagers.The huge explosion from the full bomb load did, however, cause much damage to the adjacent farm and blew windows out of a large number of village houses, including the East window of the Church facing the explosion.This was not replaced until 1958 in stained glass.Perhaps, because of secrecy of information, 1 have been unable to trace any Canadian relatives through the Canadian authorities since 2003 and no memorial to the crew had been placed at Alne.This has now been rectified by the Church members who are anxious to inform any living relatives in Canada that these young men have not been forgotten.They are all individually named on every Remembrance Sunday, together with the names of the British fallen of the village of the two World Wars.It is a moving experience observed after prayers and sounding of the Last Post.Should any relatives wish to view this memorial, they would be welcomed by the village and St.Mary’s Church, Alne.Interested persons should contact me: J.Norman Kidd on 01347-838870.I have listed all the Canadian crew members, but in particular I would like you, as the nearest paper or journal to their last known address, to publish this preferably before the anniversary on 18th December if possible.J/87112 F/O Joseph R.J.M.Desmaris, DFC, RCAF -aged 24 - Sherbrooke, Quebec Other crew members: J/29412 F/O Joseph W.L.Bernier, DFC, RCAF - aged 29 - Montreal, Quebec J/88921 P/O Joseph R.J.C.Labrecque , RCAF - aged 28 - Montreal, Quebec J/90899 P/O Raymond C.Gauthier, RCAF - aged 20 -Tecumseh, Ontario J/88326 P/O Joseph E.L.Dubois, RCAF - aged 24 - Do-rion, Vaudrauil, Quebec R/62838 F/Sgt.Joseph M.Paradis, RCAF - aged 29 -Lac au Saumon, Quebec R/135028 F/Sgt.Joseph R.Lariviere, RCAF - aged 24 -Montreal, Quebec It seems a tragic shame that the families of these young men may be unaware of what happened and certainly not aware of the recently placed memorial in England.Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.Yours sincerely and with all good wishes for Christmas and the new year.J.Norman KiddHappeH A Festive Response To Larry Larry, if you still believe in the free market, in spite of what is going on all around you, then I say.Ho, Ho, Ho! Smart move on your part not to say that Bush, Cheney and Co.don’t belong in front of an international court but instead, that it’s a good thing the US doesn’t support these international courts of justice.I think everyone can connect the dots themselves on that one.Ho, Ho, Ho! When I suggested that you should have no say in what China doesf and you don’t, remember rule #1 ; “Might Is Right”, and The Almighty Dollar) I thought the rule you were applying to Mr.McDevitt would also apply to you.If Mr.McDevitt should keep his comments about the US to himself since he’s not American, the same should apply to you about China.Sorry my mistake, I was just trying to be fair.Ho, Ho, Ho! Let’s test the “ Might makes right, it’s the natural order of things law” that you ended your latest letter with.Let’s try just one word and see if the statement holds water.Vietnam! How did she hold up Larry?Ho, Ho, Ho! One last point while I’m in this festive mood.Last week in one of your, The World According To Larry Letters, you mentioned how silly we Canadians are to subject ourselves to an unelected (we won’t go into George’s first election win) Governour General, a point you then thought you’d hammer home by pointing out she’s wasn’t even born here, which in your eyes seems to make her, in some fashion, a second class citizen.Larry, citizens are citizens, when it comes to leaders the integrity, judgment and wisdom of a person is far more important than exact spot on the planet they happened to be born.That, my friend, is just one of the many painful lessons your hero Gerorge W.has taught the world over the last 8 years.I wish I could add Ho, Ho, Ho to that last point but I think it would somehow be inappropriate, even at this time of year.Merry Christmas Stephen Heggison Bulwer I voted Democrat I suppose I should be flattered, Mr.McDevitt, by your need to respond directly to each of my letters to the editor, so I can only conclude that I have really rattled your cage.Good! Aside from this “separation thing” you have going on here in Quebec, the one thing you pretty much do have in common is your opinions - they are all the same, which probably explains why my voice of dissent is able to attract such scrutiny from you and other correspondents.I’ve already stated my views, and am under no delusions that everyone will agree with me, but if you wish to continue this dialog, then bring it on! I am certainly not trying to establish a weekly “blog" in this newspaper, but if I have to continually respond to a thin-skinned political columnist or other writer to the editor who referred to me by my first name no less than 5 times, then I will.And as always, I respect the prerogative of The Record in determining whether my remarks ever see the light of day.But really, Mr.McDevitt, you need to get off of this “Republican” thing of yours! If you would only take it upon yourself to educate yourself a bit on the subject you so frequently “tee off’ on, you would discover that Americans tend to vote for the best qualified individual running for office, rather than political party.It undoubtedly will come as a shock to you, but in last month’s election, I voted for (gasp) a Democrat for U.S.Senate because I felt he was the better option for Virginia.(And he won, too!) As for your alleged “war crimes” fantasy, the holes in your argument are big enough to drive a truck through.Geneva treaties notwithstanding, U.S.law always takes precedence over international law, and any agreements to the contrary are in direct violation of the United States Constitution.I hesitate to use the word “never” when referring to U.S.politics, but don't expect your “show trial” any time soon, and I would suggest you get over it! We conservatives (note the lower case “c") arc deeply concerned with the erosion of the Constitution and the corresponding increase in power within the executive branch, but, like it or not, the Patriot Act will more than shield their actions from any judicial review.Regarding “Gitmo", your point is basically moot.BOTH presidential candidates advocated its closure, and it is obvious to nearly everyone that it has outlived its usefulness, and I find it curiously hypocritical that Canada really had no problems with the facility until recently.But enough of all this -1 need to get back to CNN so I can catch the latest on the “payola" scandal in Illinois.Ain’t politics wonderful! I.ARKY D Patton Sherbrooke All in the name of eollective efforts Holiday Greetings to All, Once again during this holiday season (and many other times throughout the year) my heart is filled with gratitude when I think of the many dedicated volunteers, residents and employees who offer their love and time to residents of the Wales Home.Most events would not be possible without it being a collective effort.I thank you all so very much and I wish all a joyous holiday season and all the best for 2009.Should anyone wish to volunteer at the Home, please contact me any time.Blessings to All Carol Ann McElrea The Wales Home Career m WCANTON STANSTEAD MUNICIPALITY OF STANSTEAD TOWNSHIP EMPLOYMENT OFFER The Municipality of Stanstead Township, part of the Memphremagog MRC, is seeking applications for the position of MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT INSPECTOR - Full time, part time - Maternity leave replacement You will assume the responsibilities related to the application of the municipal land-use and planning by-laws, as well as by-laws and laws regarding land-use planning, protection of shorelines, littorals, environment and the protection of the agricultural territory and its activities.Bilingual, you must at least have a college degree, more than 2 years relevant experience and good knowledge of the municipal sector, a developed sense of planning and organizational skills and are capable of coordinating projects and managing information efficiently.You master the usual software and, ideally, are familiar with computer permit management programs.The remuneration is relative to municipal policy and the skill level.If you are interested in this position, please send your application, by January 5, 2009 to: Municipality of Stanstead Township Municipal Inspector Position 778, chemin Sheldon Canton de Stanstead (Québec) J1X 3W4 Fax: (819) 876-7007 Tel: (819) 876-2948 E-mail: cantonstanstead@axion.ca 2 - ¦ «i T II K i .RECORD^ Auto dealers bask in patch of economic sunlight By Laura Keil Special to The Record Sherbrooke As Canadians court the maelstrom of sinking credit, growing layoffs and an overall icy economy, businesses are bracing for impact, but the impact has been surprising for some.Jerôme Bellot, sales director at Group Beaucage, told The Record yesterday that vehicle sales are higher this month than any December in the past eight years.While profits have remained the same, he said more cars have been driven off the lot."Each week (of December) I’m ahead 8-10 cars from last year,” Bellot said.“Our profts are about the same, but we’re selling more cars.” He said more people are buying cars from both the internet and the lot, a trend he attributes to their aggressive advertising campaign."We’re doing the opposite of other people - we’re putting out way more publicity and people are coming in.” As of Dec.18th, they had already sold 64 vehicles, and he said they will no doubt exceed the 80 sold during December last year.He said they sell 100 cars each month on average.“People are negative, people are afraid.If we say it’s not a nice day, then it’s not a nice day.It’s in our heads.” But other car dealerships are wary of the temporary gains.David Stevens, co-owner of Dyson and Armstrong auto dealer- ship in Richmond, said while sales are up 20 per cent from last year, the business laid off employees during November.“Everyone’s uncertain about the future,” he told The Record yesterday.“With the economy steamrolling the way it is with Bombardier and Waterville TG.what’s next?” He said consumers have con-tined to purchase small vehicles, a trend that began last spring.Consumers who purchase trucks are buying vehicles with less equipment, he said.The prolonged closures of all 30 Chrysler plants in the U.S.have had an impact on sales, Stevens said.Normally the plants close for about two weeks, but this year they have told 46,000 union workers not to return until Jan.19th, the New York Times reported Wednesday.Stevens said this means his dealership cannot promise consumers direct-order purchases.“If you were to order a car today, I couldn’t tell you when you’d get it or even if you’d get it.” He said the largest impact is acquiring credit to purchase new or used vehicles.“You almost have to have a perfect credit rating to get financing now,” he said.“The banks are not as generous as they used to be.” Banks’ rigor mortis grip on credit has made it difficult for his business to operate and for the company to finance vehicles, he said.He worries that the anvil might fall in January or February, and credits the shop’s long-standing existence to the increased sales this year.Dyson and Armstrong is the second-oldest GM dealership in Canada, having opened in 1914, and sells about 400 new and used cars each year.He said the forecast is not so sunny on the auto-parts production end.Last week, Waterville TG plants in Brompton and Coaticook laid off 1000 workers for a month -more people for a longer period than are usually laid off during the holidays.In October, the Dana parts manufacturing plant in Magog told its 120 workers it would be closing next summer.Generic brand NAMES THE CRAZE THIS YEAR Sherbrooke (LK)—Wal-Mart manager Caroline Proulx said generic brand names are the rage this year, as people cut back on their expenses.Sales on electronics and other big-purchase items are also down, which Proulx attributes to a slouching economy wearing on the backs of consumers.“We’re likely to see a lower-than-normal lull during January,” she told The Record yesterday.Their sales dropped 10 per cent last week from last year at the same time.Other businesses, like dollar stores, have not seen a change in buying patterns.DIRECTLY FROM SHERBROOKE AN OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL EVENT • Tomorrow's Olympic stars • The world’s fastest skaters • More than 150 athletes from about twenty countries JANUARY 9-10-11 ARÉNA EUGÈNE-LALONDE COMPLEXE MULTISPORt ROLAND-DUSSAULT WWW.SHERBROOKE2009.COM Tickets : 819 821-5850 or 1 866 866-5667 Friday, December 19, 2008 page 9 $50 gift certificate courtesy of Lennoxville Tri-Us 3003 College, Sherbrooke 819-822-2632 $50 gift certificate courtesy of — Téléphoto - 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Neither Morand nor Bachand could be reached for comment by press time.Reached late in the day.Asbestos town manager Georgc-Andre Gagne said he was happy to learn ARISE is still interested in Magnola, but added the company should have said something earlier.“We had sent them a letter earlier this fall asking them if they were serious about Magnola, and we set a deadline of early December for a response,” he said."We determined that by their lack of a response, their intentions were not so serious.” page 10 Friday, December s, 2008 % Everything for a Party All the necessary products and accessories for baking and decorating your own cakes and for making your own chocolate.îjî.Distributor of Wilton products.¦ Reception hall decorating ^ • Balloon bouquets î§* • Party accessories ¦ Rental of party costumes ¦ Mascarade and make-up ¦ Courses available /is 680 King St.E., Sherbrooke (819) 563-6665 Upon presentation of this ad receive a $10.00 discount on a purchase of $20.00 or more.3 Jewellers i on site 1 to serve you , better §i P/frrs your zoisft (is! Ocrn jiffrrf ?o/iop (>j) for i/fea.s! \ 2309 King St.West, Promenades King (819) 564-23351 RECORD BIJOUTERIE SD-3DH0 Live View B£B:£Ë XSi “ - ¦ - rift».^RECORD Friday, December 19, 2008 page 11 BU—Liason—Lenn A HOLLY JOLLY TREE PHOTOS COURTESSY OF SRC Jordan Peckham is doing his good deed.s Wmm Don't have a car?Or is the thought of going out, cutting down a tree and lugging it back home just a bit too much this Christmas season?Bishop’s University student Jordan Peckham has the solution.But unfortunately for Eastern Townshippers, Peckham is doing his good deed in his home town of Calgary.Peckham, a third year Finance and Economics student, is taking telephone orders for fir trees, and delivering them right to his customers' doors, in time for Christmas.And all the money he makes will go to charity.“It was just one of those eureka moments," says Peckham, over the phone from his home in Alberta, where he’s spending the holidays with two siblings and his parents, who are all helping out with the project.“For those who are elderly, who are too busy, or disabled, or who don’t have large vehicles, all those people really need home delivery of Christmas trees.It’s a need that’s not being met.” Peckham did some research, but found not a single company in Canada that was offering such a service.So he founded the non-profit Holly Jolly Christmas Trees, and sold his first fir December 7th.Since then, he’s sold more than 100 balsam ($75), Douglas ($40) or Fraser ($90).All the proceeds, expected to be in the thousands of dollars, will go to the MS Society of Calgary.Peckham’s father Jim, a Bishop’s graduate with an Economics degree, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2005.MS impacts the central nervous system, and symptoms can include numbness, blurred vision, fatigue, spasticity and paralysis.Jim Peckham is doing well and “is still smiling,” says his son.Since the diagnosis, the family has been donating time and money to the local organization.“We raise money all year,” Jason Peckham says.Friends and suppliers are an integral part of the effort’s success, says Peckham, who has added more delivery people to the crew, which now totals more than a dozen people.“People around me help out a lot,” he says.“It wouldn’t have been a success without help.Plus there’s my great business education from Bishop’s,” he teases.This is nonetheless not Peckham’s first business, but it is his first non-profit.He started selling sheep manure (as fertilizer) door to door, then last summer founded a security company.Peckham is also known on the BU campus.He’s a rugby player and involved in ACE'Bishop’s, the entrepreneurial consulting group.Plus he’s vice-president of the SEED Portfolio, a financial portfolio entirely managed by students in the Williams School of Business.For more information on Holly Jolly Christmas Trees, check out www.mscalgary.org.MISSING THE MOUNTAINS Lesley Tarasoff says she misses her hometown mountains of BC.CtFTTS Christmas is a time when students (the vast majority of whom are from away!) go back home to reconnect with family.My name is Lesley Tarasoff and 1 am a fourth year student studying History and Women’s Studies at Bishop’s University.1 come from the Southern Interior area of British Columbia and although I do miss the mountains, I am glad to call Bishop’s home! I am very involved in the Bishop’s University community.This year alone I am the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Corporation Representative, the Bishop’s University Chapter President of the Golden Key International Honour Society, a founding member of the Diversity Coalition, a member of the Diversity and Equity Centre Steering Committee, the student representative for the Experiential Learning Committee, the History Department, and the Animal Care Committee, and am a member of the Gender Equity Centre, the Pride Alliance, the History Soviet Club, and the Student Speakers Club.Whew, and somehow 1 still find time to get my school work done.I think it is very important to give back to the Bishop’s community for the simple reason that Bishop’s has given me so much.So far this year I have helped plan and spearhead a number of events, including an interactive graduate school information session for graduating stu- dents, the Trick or Eat food drive, a Better World Books book drive, a clean-up town and campus afternoon, a sexual assault awareness/date rape drug awareness campaign, a clothing drive, and Frosh Talks, where I shared my research concerning an Eastern Townships-born woman artist.I have also volunteered for two Townshippers’ Days and the Run for ALS, participated in Research Week, planned Diversity Week, created the job description and application for the Diversity and Equity Centre Intern, peer-tutored, and telemarketed for the Bishop’s University Foundation.I have received awards for my essays, worked as a research assistant, and this past summer I was given the opportunity to research and write independently, ultimately creating an article that has been submitted to be published in the Journal of Eastern Townships Studies (JETS).My time at Bishop’s University has been busy but I wouldn’t trade it for anything! TRAIN SERVICE The Bishop’s University student government is calling for the return of passenger train service to Sherbrooke.A resolution on the matter passed unanimously last month, and reinforces and formalizes the overwhelming support for passenger train service by students on the 1,700-strong campus.“Canada was built on its railways,” says SRC president Mark Lawson.“They represent the very essence of our history.But they also offer something for the present.The train is economical, convenient, and good for the environment.” A strong and healthy rail service is important for the region, Lawson said.“We want to bring the passenger train back to Sherbrooke.” A train connection directly to the transportation hub that is Montreal would give students from all Sherbrooke postsecondary institutions — the Université de Sher-booke, BU, and both Cegeps — a fast and direct connection to home, whether that be east to Halifax, west to Toronto, or anywhere else in Quebec, Canada or the US.Offering such a service will make Sherbrooke even more attractive to potential students, helping the city’s universities attract quality students who will contribute to the area’s economic, cultural and intellectual life.Bishop’s students are certainly not alone in this push; the resolution puts them solidly behind the lobbying efforts of an area politician.The motion reads: “Recognizing the work of individuals such as Brome-Mis-sisquoi MP Christian Ouellet, I move that the Students, Representative Council, on behalf of the students of Bishop,s University, support the return of passenger rail service to Sherbrooke.A regular Montreal-Sherbrooke passenger train service would serve a significant portion of our student population.Travelling by train would also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and assist in our fight against climate change.” Lawson says Via Rail and governments at all levels must move this agenda forward.Says Lawson: “Mr.Ouellet has been pushing for the return of the train between Sherbrooke and Montreal, and we fully support him.Some people may say trains are something of the past, but he’s thinking ahead.The possibility of reduced greenhouse gas emissions alone makes passenger train service the essential transportation of the future.” - submitted by the Students’ Representative Council of Bishop’s University Vending has gone to the dogs By Corrinna Pole Across Canada dogs and their owners will soon be treated to Hey Buddy! vending machines containing critical canine supplies.“For many of us, your dog is a member of the family,” says Roger Balm, master Canadian franchisee for Hey Buddy! “With a vending machine in your neighbourhood, you can get the supplies you need, right when you need them, at a very competitive price.” The machines can be conveniently located anywhere dogs -and their owners -roam: the local off-leash, in an apartment building, veterinary clinics, pet friendly hotels, doggy day care, malls or even truck stops.Carlotta Lennox started Hey Buddy! in 1998.While she was rollerblading through a park in Miami she noticed a lack of amenities for its canine clientele.Lennox patented the concept and placed the first vending machine in a Dallas dog park named Bark Park Central.Balm signed on in 2008 to bring Hey Buddy! to Canada, and is setting up local franchises across the country.Franchise opportunities can be found online at www.heybuddycanada.com.o o o 1 ¦ .-«'.'in ¦¦¦• page 12 Friday, December 19, 2008 ^RECORD: Elections, elections, and once again, more elections.And even after all these elections, there is talk of another election.Frankly, if it was up to me, I’d just make them all happen at the same time.It may be slightly stressful at first, but at least we would have them all done in one shot.There is however a plus side to all this turmoil: demands! Coincidentally, people my age are apt to have an awful lot of them, and tend to be very annoyed when we are told to bring in those requests when we are older and actually have the right to vote.Well.as far as 1 know, most of the issues the political parties bring up do affect me directly, thus concerning me, and I’d rather like to live in a world without pollution, but some people are just making it difficult for me to do that.Normally, I would- n’t mind if I was treated like a child, if it was done properly.It is not rare that I fail to comprehend the decisions of important people in my life, and I do believe I should start compiling a list, but for now, I shall leave it to triviality.Curiously, a person my age is supposed to know every single rule, regulation, and law that has ever been made.We are much too busy for that, so we use morals, an infinitely less complex system that works twice as well, to govern ourselves.A recent study performed at Massey-Vanier in one of the grade ten Enriched English classes proved that when faced with situations which would normally take government six months to a year of heated debate to fix, teenagers manage quite nicely to cover all of the necessary elements in little under fifteen Really! STAFF! “I just feel it will be great to know where everyone has ended up and what they are doing now.I very much enjoy hearing of everyone’s success stories.” She states that such gatherings are important in this day and age.“I think it’s important to bring Town-shippers back together.In this busy world we don’t have time to keep in contact as most of us would like.I'm really looking forward to it.” That evening, follwing the staff gathering registration takes place at a wine and cheese, open to all, commencing at 6 p.m.Saturday, starting at 9 a.m., former staff and alumni can catch up at a picnic and day full of fun activities, followed by a buffet supper and dance in the evening.A Golf Tournament, in memory of John Haller, is also planned for the week of the reunion.“We want it to be an annual event in honour of John Haller,” said tournament organizer, and Galt physical Education teachjer, Steve Dunn.“In memory of all he’s done for the school and the students.” Haller was a dedicated Alexander Galt teacher and coach for 32 years.In June 28, 2007 he passed away after a three-year struggle with melanoma.“He was a great influence on many who passed through the system,” said Dunn.“We want to make sure that we are not doing a cash grab for the school but honouring someone’s life and career.” Open to Galt alumni and teachers, the reunion will take place the weekend of July 3rd to the 5th 2009.Halsall said he hopes for a big turnout so they are starting to get the word out early.“It’s still a long way away and we still need more help, but people are really keen on (the gathering),” said Halsall.“Anyone who attended Galt has moved on.So this is a way, through the paper, internet or word of mouth, to get them back for the reunion.” A website for registration, www.Galt40.com, is currently being constructed and will go online January 15th.A Facebook group, “Galt 40th Anniversary Reunion”, has also been created.For more information contact Bob Halsall 819-563-0770.For out of town, and still living locally, former Alexander Galt students and staff who are interested in being part of the celebration fill out the below coupon and return it to the organizing commi-tee.(Mjtrc are pou note?-T2&, Name: Address: Year graduated: __ Career employment: Your email address: Website: www.galf40.com Under construction, should be ready by January 15, Facebook: Search Galt 40th Anniversary Reunion Fax your info to: Bob Halsall Alexander Galt 819*563»5304 minutes.It was quite pleasant knowing that we are much better than all those so called “leaders”, as we have no intention of lying, stealing people’s money, or doing any other things that generally speaking, tend to irritate the society in general.We have hypothesized that this is probably because we are liable to be living here ¦ the longest, and therefore have much more reason to care.In fact, it may be a good idea to make it so that only people under the age of 18 can run for office; thus forcing people to make a sensible choice.It’s a shame that the people in power would never even consider it.Instead, they tend to impose a great number of things on us.For some odd reason, we need to adhere to permits and fines.Suppose I was to make a little stand by the road, where I sold baked goods, cold beverages, you know, that sort of thing.If I keep this stand open for approximately a week, there may be some annoying health inspector that turns up, demanding that 1 acquire a permit, or pay a fine.Well, I find out that the permit costs 500 dollars, and that you need to make anything you sell in a separate building than your house to even be eligible for it, and even then, it is written on their website that they will say no.There is no consideration that I wash my hands frequently while preparing everything, and there are no shedding pets in the house.In total, to have the possibility to do everything legally, I am supposed to come up with enough money to build another kitchen.Obviously this is not feasible, so forget legal; it is not helping me or the people around me in the least bit.So, I would then have to pay the fine in another week.Of course, I would not tell them, the police, my real name, or carry any pieces of identity with me.1 may even put on a British accent, pretending to be an illegal immigrant.Of course, being a fairly petty crime, there is only one officer, and I easily outrun him.The next week, when I have the stand still open, and even managed to buy a very nice sign for it with the profits, they are back again, this time with backup.However, I am not dumb, and also call for backup.The angry townspeople, who are by now all great fans of my cooking, see the police and start a riot; apparently they too would much rather be happy than lawful.This time I get a fine for being an illegal immigrant, resisting arrest, running an establishment without a permit, and my sign is in English, so they multiply all that by a thousand.Once again, I ignore it, and make a point to set up lights around my sign, just to make it extra noticeable.TTiey are back the next week, infuriated and armed with tasers.The townspeople are back as well, only their numbers have doubled, and they have a little petition in my favour going.We have a few thousand signatures backing me up.The police won’t have it, and bring me into custody.In the meantime, I keep telling them I’m from London.The next day, the newspapers are frill of infuriated comments about the law, and the police station is currently being demolished.I am sent on an all expense paid trip to England (Stonehenge here I come!) and after I have a chance to look around.% In the eyes of a 15-year-old JONATHAN LAHUE have a blast, and take tons of pictures (yes, I remembered to have my camera on me before being taken into custody), I rather “coincidentally” meet up with the Queen.She was very sympathetic of my cause, and didn’t seem at all surprised.Apparently this kind of thing happens very often to her, and she attributes it to something about regretting independence that I didn’t quite catch.Being a powerful person, she easily cleared it up, and ordered that trivial laws against people like me be eradicated, dislocated, and above all, defenestrated.“Really! If they are to treat you like a child, they should at least do it properly!” were her exact words or, they would be, if it happened of course.There is a point to this though.Young people’s point of view is at least equally as important as that of older persons, sometimes more! Basically, we haven’t had nearly as much time to be messed up by events, so we are fairly unbiased, and thjnk just that much clearer.Just remember, if someone wants to treat someone like a grown up for some things, they should treat them like a grown up for everything.~WT want for Christmas U Dear Santa, Wie have been good girls this year.We would like pj's and some toys.We will leave some milk and cookies.some carrots for the reindeers.Brianna and Sierra Phanuef (TWins) Ogden Send your Christmas wishes or ten us about your best Christmas ever (with your photo) by mailing The Record at 1195 Galt East, Sherbrooke, Qc, JIG 1Y7, or email it to newsroom@sherbrookerrcord.com.Maybe Santa’s helper will choose you as one of die three good little boys or girls to receive die gifts Santa left at The Record.Each and every letter and photo wfll be published in The Record. •THF.INSIDE Sports Massey Vanier basketball .see Page 14 Newsroom@sherbrookerecord.co M Friday, December 19, 2008 page 13 Final swim meet for BCS in 2008 Another amazing weekend for the BCS swimmers at the Sport Scolaire Meet #3 held at the Université de Sherbrooke.Bantam Girls: Coralie N”Djore Acka: 3rd in the 100m Individual Medley & 50m fly, 4th in the 100m breaststroke and 7th in the 50m beaststroke.Bantam Boys: Samuel Want: 1st in 50m &100m backstroke, 100m & 200m freestyle.Ryan Harding:1st in the 50m & 100m breaststroke, 2nd in the 50m fly and 4th in the 100m Individual Medley.Junior Boys: Leo Jordil: 1st in the 200m I.M., 50m fly, 200m freestyle, and 2nd in the 50m freestyle.Senior Girls: Aaron Morrow: 1st in the 50m & 100m breaststroke, and 2nd in the 200m freestyle.Senior Boys: James Truckle: 1st in the 50m freestyle, 50m back-stroke and 2nd in the 100m backstroke.Jason Mastilar: 1st in the 200m I.M., 100m backstorke and 200m freestyle.Nicholas Olender: 1st in the 50m &100m fly and 1st in the 100m freestyle.Plus 1st place finishes in the 4 X 50m senior boys medley relay and the 4 X 50m senior boys freestyle relay.The ETLAC league kicks-off in January and the Sport Scolaire League has 3 meets left, before the selection is made on who will be representing the Eastern Townships at the Provincials to be held in St.Jerome in April.- Submitted by BCS MÉ HÉ COURTESY BCS Esposito cracks Canada’s world junior roster.finally If at first you don’t succeed, try try again.If you’re Angelo Esposito, you try again.and again.and again.The 19-year-old Esposito finally cracked the Canadian World Junior squad, on his fourth attempt.The roster was finalized by head coach Pat Quinn on Monday.“It feels great to make the team," said Esposito after the traditional pretournament team photo.“But, I didn’t come here just to make the team.I came here to win a Gold medal for Canada.I’ll only be satisfied once we reach that objective.” Esposito had support from many different sources, as people were rooting for him to make this team.“I’d be walking down the street, and people would say to me, ‘we’re behind you Angelo.’ It was really wonderful." Despite all the support, Esposito wasn't given a free ride.In fact, head coach Pat Quinn has a reputation of hard working teams, and he wasn’t just going to let Esposito slide out of pity.“Angelo certainly hasn’t been given a pass,’ said Canada’s assistant coach Guy Boucher, who is also the bench boss of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey Joe Strizzi Hockey Hearsay League’s Drummondville Voltigeurs.“As a matter of fact, I don’t know if I’m even allowed to say this, but the vote to keep Angelo was unanimous.Last season, Esposito joined the Detroit Red Wings’ Dan Cleary as the only players to be cut on three separate occasions, and would have made history had he been cut a fourth time.In 21 games this season for the Junior de Montreal, Esposito has 15 goals and 12 assists, and is a plus 5 Esposito was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round (20th overall) in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.He was included in a deadline day trade between the Penguins and Thrashers this past February that saw Atlanta send Marian Hossa and Pascal Dupuis to Pittsburgh for Esposito, Colby Armstrong, Erik Christensen and a lst-round selection in 2008.“I’ve experienced a lot over the last few years.I won a memorial cup with Quebec (Remparts), and have been to NHL camps.I feel like I’ve grown as a player,” said Esposito.Another noteworthy member of the squad is Montreal Canadiens draft choice P.K.Subban.Subban has helped the Belleville Bulls’ to the top of the OHL’s Eastern Conference.The 19-year-old has put together impressive offensive numbers this season.He has played in 29 games for the Bulls and has 37 points (4 goals, 33 assists) with a plus-27 rating.He was drafted by the Habs in the 2nd round (43rd overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.The 2009 version of the national team will take to the ice in Ottawa looking to bring home a fifth straight gold medal and 15th for Canada in the history of the tournament on Boxing Day.In 2008, Canada had their 20-game winning streak at the tournament snapped by Sweden in the first round only to defeat the Swedes 3-2 in overtime of the Gold Medal Game.COURTESY Angelo Esposito, of Montreal, finally earns spot on Team Canada after four tries. page 14 Friday, December 19.2008 1 1 1 * > > 1 i_¦ ¦ ¦ •_____ ¦ ¦TUFi .RECORD ' -SPORTS Vikings basketball take most games against Galt STS SHUTTLE ON FRIDAYS SHERBROOKE O MONTJOYE www.mont joye.qc.ca MOUNTAIN FUN 0%L jp®% fA^1 An unforgettable holiday experience ! Come to Montjoye! Leave the city behind and head out for some fresh air and great ski conditions.Join us in these activities HOLIDAY CAMPS DECEMBEH ST, BB AND SB SNOW BALL OKcervissHR 30 AVALANCHE'S SUPER FAMILY RACE JANUARY Centre récréotouristique MONTJOYE www.momtjoye.qc.ca Zachary-Cy Vanasse Cowansville Tuesday night high school hardwood action saw Massey Vanier playing host to the Alexander Galt Pipers in a pair of bantam basketball contests.The Vikings, led by Kristi-Ann Bouchard’s 20-point game, remained undefeated so far this season in a 44-14 win over the Pipers in the bantam girls game.Casey Benoit added seven points while Tiffany Quinn contributed six points of her own in the 30-point Vikings victory.In bantam boys action it was the Pipers coming out on top 64-36.Steve Bates scored 13 for the Vikings while Sean Turner added another 10 points in the Massey Vanier loss.Meanwhile the Massey Vanier Vikings senior girl’s basketball team remains undefeated in ETIAC action heading into the holiday break.Summer Blumenfeld led the way for the senior Vikings squad on Wednesday night, scoring 14 points in Massey Vanier’s 50-42 win over the Galt Pipers.Sarah Magone added 12 points other own in the win for the Vikings.Massey Vanier was able to take both senior basketball games at Galt on Wednesday night as the Vikings boys’ team beat the Pipers 47-38 in a hard fought contest between the ETIAC rivals.ETIAC hardwood action will now take a break for the holidays and return when school starts up again in January.The week that TWAS Mats Sundin has been busy thinking about where to play, hockey players are jumping out of the sky and the most pinstripes in baseball history have now been worn.With 2008 winding down it is time once again to take a look back at The Week Around Sports.For the week in which Rafael Furcal was a flip flopper, the week the Vert et Or got the little brother, and the week ending Friday, December 19, 2008, this is the week that TWAS.The Little Brother: Shawn Giguere, younger brother to former Champlain Cougar and Sherbrooke Vert et Or Sam Giguere, will follow in his brother’s path and join the Vert et Or to play university football after a strong season with the Champlain Cougars.The Big Brother: Sam Giguere, who now plays on the NFL’s Indianpolis Colts practice roster, was one of the three nominees for Athlete of the Year (Team Sport) at the 36th Gala Sports-Que-bec on Wednesday night.The International Athletes: Diver Emilie Heymans and rider EricLamaze were awarded the International Athelete of the Year awards at the Gala Sports Quebec.Heymans won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing games while Lamaze won gold in the individual showjumping.The Rafter Hanging: The Vancouver Canucks retired Trevor Linder’s number 16 before Wednesday night’s win over the Edmonton Oilers.The Flip-Flopper: After all media outlets reported earlier in the week that short-stop Rafael Furcal had signed with his original Major League Basbeall team in the Atlanta Braves for a three-year, $30 million deal, Furcal signed a three-year, $30 million deal with his most recent team the Los Angeles Dodgers.The Braves said that Furcal reneged on a deal he had originally agreed to with them.The Most Pinstripes: ESPN.coin’s Page 2 performed an informal study this past week to see if the newly signed pitcher, CC Sabathia, who is listed as 6’7”, 290 pounds, but likely weighs into the 300 pound range, would have the most pinstripes ever on his Yankees jersey.Writer Paul Lukas’ study that finds that Sabathia will indeed be the most pinstriped player in Yankee history, beating out the very tall Randy Johnson, the very large Cecil Fielder and the very legendary Babe Ruth.The Injured: The Montreal Canadiens.Captain Saku Koivu remains out for a few more weeks, Mathieu Dandenault is out for a few months, Carey Price has missed five starts with an undisclosed lower body injury and Christopher Higgins remains out of action with a shoulder injury.While the Habs managed to avoid major injuries for the most-part in 2007-2008, this-season the Canadiens have been dealing with injuries on a regular basis.The Back: Canadiens defenceman Mike Komisarek, who has been out of the Canadiens line-up for more than month with an injury after a fight with Boston’s Milan Lucie.Komisarek will help patch up the hurting Habs.The Former Jay: Free-agent pitcher A.J.Burnett signed with the New York Yankees for $82.5 million over five years.Burnett was coming off a career year playing with the Toronto Blue Jays where he led the league in strikeouts.The Leap: The Canadian junior team took part in a team building activity at CFB Petawawa on Tuesday, simulating parachute jumps from 30-feet in the air.Junior head coach Pat Quinn even got in on the leaping action.The Controversy: Pat Quinn created another Quebec/Canada controversy when he said one of hockey’s biggest problems was the “soccer style dives” that many players from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League have taken to.QMJHL officials and players did not take kindly to Quinn’s comments, which sparked discussion around the Canadian hockey world.The Scorer: Simon Winquist scored five goals in two games for the Alexander Galt Pipers against Greely High from Greely, Maine over the weekend.TWAS Zachary-Cy Vanasse -A : —- ¦niK — - RECORD Friday, December 19, 2008 pag^- ^5 Death Death Death tm DELORME, Mrs.Jeanne (1925-2008) - At the Courville Center in Waterloo, on December 18, 2008, at the age of 83 years, Mrs.Jeanne Delorme, residing in Waterloo.She was the mother of: Manon Plante (Ronald Williams), the late Christiane Plante, sister of: Roger Delorme (Suzanne Malouin), Marcel Delorme, Francine (Marcel Deschamps), Danielle (Michael Roy), the late Jacqueline (late Joseph Dépôt), the late Lorraine, the late Georgette, the late Thérèse ( Fernand Bazinet), she also survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.Cremation was held in Granby at Les Jardins Funéraires Bessette crematorium.The family wishes to thank the staff of the Courville Center in Waterloo for the good care given to Mrs.Delorme.Under the direction of Les Résidences Funéraires Bessette, 5034 Foster, Waterloo Tel: 450-539-1606 or 1-888-7306666 Fax : 450 539-3035 www.famillebessette.com The family receives condolences Monday, day of the funeral service, from 10 a.m„ directly at the church.KING, Dez (1934-2008) - Passed away in Laval on December 16, 2008, Dez King at the age of 74.He will be sadly missed by his wife Georgette Suky Cloutier, his sister Janet (Ginger) and his brother Wayne, in-laws, nephews and nieces.The family will receive condolences at the funeral home Alfred Dallaire Memo-ria, 2159 Boul.St-Martin East, Laval, QC, 514-277-7778, www.memoria.ca, on Saturday, December 20 from 10 a.m.to 12 p.m.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Foundation of your choice would be appreciated.See More on Page 16 LAKE, Gleason Irwin (Sam) - Passed away suddenly at his home in Sawyerville on Saturday, December 13, 2008, Sam Lake at the age of 81.Loving dad of Murray (Diane Matthews), Karen (Jerry Freidel), Scott, and Wendy (Morgan de Blauw).Beloved grandfather to Jennifer, John (Janice) and Katherine, and great-grandfather of Austin.Sam also leaves to mourn his sisters, brothers-in-law, many nieces, nephews and dear friends.Sam was a proud veteran, and was a past President of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 165 in Sawyerville.Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 15 Station St„ Sawyerville, QC 819-564-1750 / www.casshomes.ca where friends may visit on Friday, December 19 from 7 to 9 p.m.and on Saturday from 1 to 1:45 p.m., followed by a Legion service.A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, December 20 at 2 p.m.with the Rev.Barbara Willard officiating.Interment will take place in the spring.Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2630 rue King Ouest, bureau 100, Sherbrooke, QC J1J 2H1 or to the McGill University - Macdonald campus, 21111 Lakeshore Rd., Raymond building, Rm R3-019a, Ste-Anne de Bellevue, QC H9X 3V9 c/o Ron Henry, will be greatly appreciated by the family.Bessette RÉSIDENCES ET JARDINS FUNÉRAIRES A life remembered www.famillebessette.com GRANBY I BROMONT I ROXTON POND I VALCOURT I, WATERLOO 450 777-1 171-1 888 730-6666 601 du Conseil Street, Sherbrooke tel: 819-565-1155 * fox: 819-820-8872 www.steveelkas.com • e-mail: info@steveelkas.com ^l/ou/* time fW oahtub/c cwcf &o ai^e uoa/^ fast wis/ies* Please give Shannon Paxton a call at 819-565-1155 for a free consultation.».^ Steve L.Elkas Funeral Home is pleased to welcome liltan/tott &5uxton/ to their team as Director of Pre-arranements.Shannon has a strong business background, specializing in customer service, and is ready to offer peace of mind to you and your family by helping you with pre-arrangements. page 16 Friday, December 19, 2008 ; " ¦¦¦¦nil; — RECORD Deaths PETTES, Barbara (nee Dougall) - Suddenly following a short illness on December 10, Barbara Pettes, age 69, dearly beloved wife of 50 years of Arthur (Archie) Pettes; dear mother of Dawna (Brian Smith), Bill (Angela Di Paci); devoted and loved grandmother (GaGa) of Sean and Lauren Smith; John and Jenna Pettes, all of Mechanicville, New York; also left to mourn her sisters, Norma Sherrer (late Ivan) of Brigham, QC, Joyce Madden (John) of Milton, Vt.sister-in-law Noreen Pettes (George Ducross) of Oakville, ON, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.The funeral took place on Saturday, December 13 at the Emerick Funeral Home, Clifton Park, New York.QUILLIAMS, Gerald Towne - Passed away at CSSS Memphremagog, on December 18, 2008 at the age of 87 years from Magog.Son of late Ernest Quilliams and late Ferae Towne.He survived to his brothers: Henry (Patricia) and James (Barbara).He was predeceased by his sisters: Betty, Iris and Thelma.He also leaves in mourn his nieces and nephews: Dale, Pamela (Tom), Wendell, Sandra (Mike), Craig (Gail), Sharon, late Wendy and late Nealon; his two great-nieces, one great-nephew and friends.The funeral service entrusted to the Résidence Funéraire Ledoux Magog Inc., 150 Sherbrooke St., Magog, QC.Jean-Pierre Morin (Dir.) Tel.: 819-843-4473; fax: 819-843-4563; e-mail: ledoux@netrevolution.com.The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 11 a.m.at St-Paul’s United Church with the Rev.Dean Moffat officiating.Your sympathies will be accepted by the family at the church at 10 a.m.The family wants to thank doctors and staff of the third floor at Foyer Sacre-Coeur of Magog and volunteers of L’Envolée of Magog for good care given to Mr.Quilliams.In lieu of flowers, donations to Memphremagog Hospital Foundation or L’Envolée, 50 St-Patrice East, Magog, Quebec, J1X 3X3 will be appreciated.Brieflet DANVILLE Looking for something to do Saturday, December 20.Well come and join us at the Royal Canadian Legion, 136 Grove Street, Danville for an afternoon of entertainment with Donna & Eddie, followed by a Pot-Luck Supper.Free admission.Everyone welcome.Deaths ,0 SISCO, Charles - Passed away at the C.S.S.S.Memphremagog on Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at the age of 95 years.Cherished husband of Vera Dustin and loving father of: Carol (Arnold) of Stanstead, and Gary (Kathy) of Calgary; dear grandfather of: Todd (Manon), Judy (John), Jared and Cade.Charles will also be sadly missed by his great-grandchildren: Emilie, Amanda, Aisha, and Mikaelle; along with his sister Dorothy, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.There will be cremation and a graveside service will be held at a later dater.As a tribute to his memory, donations made to the C.A.B.Rediker Center, 112 Principale, Stanstead, QC.JOB 3E5 would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.Arrangements entrusted to Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead, 819-876-5213 / www.casshomes.ca SOLES, Mr.John “Jack” (1927 - 2008) -Peacefully, at the BMP hospital in Cowansville, the 17th of December 2008, at the age of 81, passed away Mr.Jack Soles, loving husband of Mrs.Hilda Soles, lifetime resident of Bedford.Besides his loving wife, he leaves behind his son John Harold (Lori), his dear grandsons: Trevor and Jonathan, his sisters: Jean and Beverley, his brother-in-law Fred Gilman, nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.Family members shall receives condolences at the Wesley United Church Monday the 22nd of December, 2008 at 1 p.m., followed by the funeral service that will start at 2 p.m.Burial of the ashes will take place at a later date in the Dunham United Cemetery.Funeral arrangements: Joseph Dion & Fils Funeral Home, Bedford, QC.Tel 450-248-2911 Fax 450-248-3749.In his memory, donations to the BMP Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society, would be appreciated by the family.Forms will be available at the church, day of the service.Cfjurcl) Directory Anglican Church of Canada Anglican Church of Canada ST.PETER’S CHURCH 355 Dufferin Street, Sherbrooke (819) 564-0279 Rev.Dr.Patricia Peacock Sunday 9:00 a.m.Nine Lessons & Carols Anglican Church of Canada ST.GEORGE’S CHURCH LENNOXVILLE 84 Queen St., 819-346-5564 www.stgeorgeslennoxville.com Pastor: The Rev.Michael Canning Sunday.December 21.Advent 4 8:00 a.m.Traditional Holy Communion 10:00 a.m.Youth Morning Prayer Sunday School For a ride to Church, call 819-346-5564 Anglican Church of Canada St.Barnabas Church 640 Sherbrooke Rd.North Hatley, Quebec Office Phone:819-842-2686 Website: www.stbarnabasqc.org E-mail: incumbent@stbamabasqc.org Sunday 10:00 a.m.Nine Lessons and Carols followed by the Yuletide Pot-luck Luncheon at the Church Rectory Wed., Dec, 24 7:00 p.m.Christmas Eve Service Thurs.Dec.25 10:00 a.m.Holy Eucharist your choice THE PARISH OF THE ADVENT & ST PAUL WITH THE CHAPEL OF ST.MARY, SHERBROOKE Rector: Rev.Dean E.Ross Church of the Advent 473 Bowen Ave.S.Christmas Eve 8 p.m.Holy Eucharist Presbyterian Church in Canada St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church Sherbrooke 256 Queen Street, Lennoxville Tel: 819-569-3100 Minister: Rev.John Barry Forsyth Organist: Anthony Davidson Sunday 10:30 a.m.Worship & Sunday School Wed.December 24 7:00 p.m.Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Culte en français dimanche 17h Pasteur Rev.G.Fantechi 619-566-5962 The Word of Grace Radio Broadcast P.O.Box 404 Sherbrooke Qc J1M 1Z6 Station CJMQ 88.9 FM or www.cjmq.fm Sunday 8:30 a.m.United Church of Canada Plymouth-Trinity Dufferin at Montreal, Sherbrooke 819-346-6373 E-mail: plym-trin.uce@bellnet ca Minister: Rev.Heather A.MacDougall Student Minister: Cathy Hamilton Organist: Leslie Young Sunday - Advent 4 10:30 a.m.Worship & Sunday School Wed., December 24 7:30 p.m.Candlelight & Communion Service In Memoriam In Memoriam CHARTIER, Glenn Richard - In loving memory of Glenn, December 20, 1941 -April 21, 1972.Our thoughts return to you On your birthday And Christmases past.Thanks for the memories.Never forgotten, THE FAMILY HARVEY, Kevin Allen - December 21, 2000-2008.The days pass by And so do the years.Yet, sometimes, We still can't hold back the tears.We miss you so very much.MOM & DAD (Barbara & Junior) SISTERS, BROTHERS, NIECES & NEPHEWS RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH S DEATH NOTICES.CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, SRIEFLETS: Text only: 34® per word.Minimum charge $8.50 ($9.69 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions or more: 15% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: 11 a.m., day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $7.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $20.00 ($22.79 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS, OBITUARIES: $19.50 ($22.22 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $29.50 ($33.62 taxes included) Please Note: All ot the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.Can be e-mailed to: classad@sherbrookerecord.com - They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday’s paper, call 819-569-4856 between 1 p.m.and 5 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday’s edition, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to confirm transmission) or e-mail: produc-tion@sherbrookerecord.com between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called. * * t s* * i 4 JŒCORD Friday, December 19, 2008 page 17 He was accused of theft Dear Annie: Our 23-year-old daughter, “Shawna,” recently decided to get married in May.She is living at home while attending graduate school.She has at least one more year to go.For years, we’ve been telling Shawna that when she has her master’s degree and can get a decent job to support herself, we would give her any kind of wedding she wanted.Her boyfriend, whom neither my husband nor I like, was responsible for her losing her job.He was accused of theft, and because he worked with Shawna, she was also terminated due to their relationship.In the short year she has been with him, he has managed to get her heavily in debt.Now Shawna’s credit is damaged, too.She would have to go to work full time, which would delay finishing her education.We have told her that we will not enable her choice to marry until she has finished her education.We hope that if we stand our ground, she will back down and wait.We do not want her to have a cheap, tacky wedding, but we can’t in good conscience support this.Please help.— Torn in Louisiana Dear Tom: You do not have to give Shawna a big, fancy wedding under any circumstances and certainly not if she hasn’t fulfilled the conditions you originally set up.But there is no guarantee she will back down, and if she goes ahead with the marriage without your emotional support, your relationship will suffer.We agree she is making a mistake, but she is ah adult and must face the consequences of her decisions.Do your best to welcome this man into your family.If he’s not the right guy, Shawna will have to see that for herself.Dear Annie: I am a middle-aged, slightly overweight, menopausal woman.I have a message to retailers: If you want our group to buy clothes, please give us something we want to wear.We don’t want large flowers, psychedelic prints (that we already wore in the ‘60s), empire-waisted shirts, ruffles and things that tie in the back.I don’t want low-cut, see-through fabrics I can’t wear to work or cute blouses with matching undershirts that have spaghetti straps that can’t be worn with a bra.Is it too much trouble to produce simple blouses in pretty colors and cool, breathable fabrics?What about short sleeves or three-quarter length?Our arms aren’t made for sleeveless things, and hot flashes make long sleeves uncomfortable.And why are navy shoes so difficult to find?— Won’t Be Shopping Until Things Change Dear Won’t Be Shopping: We’ve seen plenty of navy shoes, and long-sleeved cuffs can be unbuttoned and rolled up, but a lot of your complaints are valid.Most styles are created with young, slender women in mind, so we hope some enterprising designers will remember that there are thousands of menopausal baby boomers out there who would like to look fashionable in appropriate, flat- tering clothes.Dear Annie: I have to respond to “Confused Out West,” whose husband loves to referee.About 20 years ago, I was in the same boat.My husband refereed both football and basketball games, plus we had four kids.I, too, was at my wits’ end and thought he should quit.However, a wise person said to me, “Why do you want him to give up something he loves so much?Find a compromise.” We discussed it and decided he would ref on Friday or Saturday night, but never both nights in one weekend.The night he was gone became a special time for Mom and the kids.Now the kids are grown and my husband still refs.I enjoy having one weekend night to myself.I can work out, watch a chick flick or relax and read.The night he is home we try to do something together.As an added benefit, he is in better physical shape than most 60-year-old men.— Glad He Refs Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column Annie’s Mailbox Happy 55th Wedding Anniversary Wishing Happy 55th Wedding Anniversary to Marion and Dufferin Annesley on December 22, 2008 and Happy 25th Birthday Happy 25th Birthday to Marisa Hoy Hopkins on December 26, 2008.Love from your family and friends tor i g ur ¦ A or Open House for Margie McBumey on the occasion of her 85th birthday Saturday, December 27 1 p.m.to 4 p.m.at the Sawyerville Community Center Best Wishes Only Wow! 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