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(819) 569*9528 THE w Record The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 9th Edition From July 20“ to July 28* 2002 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.75 selected artists in -n the visual l$l arts.65 CENTS WWW.SHERBROOKERECORD.COM Tuesday, July 16, 2002 Local housing group helps save historic wall Cité des Rivières to reconstruct 68-year-old structure By Stephanie Lapointe Sherbrooke Cité des Rivières has decided to meet the requests of a group of citizens who are fighting for the survival of a decapitated 68-year-old wall that runs along de l’Esplanade Street in Sherbrooke by reconstructing it instead of restoring it.The wall was built in 1934 when municipal, provincial and federal governments decided to collaborate and offer employment to those suffering from the Great Depression, explained Hélène Liard, archivist from the Sherbrooke Historical Society.Had it not been for pressure to preserve the wall from Cooperatif des Enfants Terribles, however, it risked being demolished with the new excavation plans for the Cité des Rivières.See Wall, Page 4 -r, ' Vv,.SSll Æ WBwPBgSpjp - ¦ t PHOTOS BY PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Lucie Larkin, from Cooperatif des Enfants Terrible, said she is enthusiastic the historic wall running along de l’Esplanade Street in Sherbrooke is being reconstructed, but is still not entirely satisfied.She is opposed to tearing down a curved section of the wall to build a ramp leading to the bridge.Damage to the 68-year-old bridge is shown (above, inset).Morning grapefruit may not be a good idea after all Health Canada says fruit can interfere with drugs Staff If you’re reading this while eating your morning grapefruit, you might want to set it down for a minute.Health Canada is advising the public not to eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice if they are taking certain prescription drugs.“There are several substances in grapefruit that interfere with the way your body handles certain drugs,” says Health Canada in a recent press release.“Consuming grapefruit juice (fresh or frozen) or grapefruit sections can increase, or less commonly decrease, the effects of some drugs, which could lead to serious or even life-threatening adverse reactions.As little as one glass of grapefruit juice (8 oz.250 ml) can cause this reaction.” The press release notes that the relationship between grapefruit and certain drugs is well known in scientific circles, but is less well known in the public.Drugs used to treat the following conditions may cause this effect, and as such present a health risk: Anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, HIV/AIDS, cancer, irregular heart rhythms, infections, psychotic problems, erectile dysfunction, angina, convulsions, gastrointestinal reflux, high lipid (cholesterol) levels and organ graft rejections.Health Canada is advising anyone being treated for any of these conditions not drink grapefruit juice until they talk to their doctor or pharmacist.Health Canada then goes one further: “As a precaution, AVOID taking any drug with grapefruit juice until you have asked your doctor or pharmacist if it is safe to do so,” the press release reads.The advisory concludes by noting that sour orange juice such as that from Seville oranges may have a similar effect, while most other orange juices seem to be okay.Tangelos are a grapefruit hybrid and are therefore considered a risk.Most other citrus fruits are considered safe.Is there a pyromaniac in Granby?By Maurice Crossfield The Granby Police are seriously investigating the possibility of a pyromaniac on the loose in that city.Since June 21 there have been four suspicious fires set in Granby.That first fire was set at 644 St-François in the middle of the night.On July 9 another fire destroyed a home at 267 Cartier.Two nights later a house was destroyed at 1396 David Bouchard.The fourth fire was set on the outside stairway at 231 Roy St.at 4:12 a.m.Saturday morning.The flames were helped along by the presence of nearby gas cans and propane tanks, and the flames did an estimated $50,000 damage to the house where two families lived.Granby Police spokesman Const.Daniel Dion said the June 21 and July 13 fires were set in similar ways.Both of those fires were set in outdoor staircases, making it impossible for residents to get out.Fortunately in both of those fires the residents were able to get out with the help of ladders.See Fires, Page 4 page 2 Tuesday, July 16, 2002 " ¦¦THEwn- Record Sometimes size doesn’t matter “That was the smallest fair I've ever been to!” commented our offspring.“Quiet and relaxing, ” I added.This had been our first visit to the Ver-chères County Agricultural Exhibition.The event, in its 122nd year, is hosted by the town of Calixa-Lavallée, just past St-Marc-sur-Richelieu (just a stone’s throw from the fairgrounds is a plaque commemorating Çalixa Lavallée’s birthplace.Only the plaque and the foundation of what was a tiny house mark the site.Re member what Lavallée was famous for?Composing ‘O Canada’.) Contest Shrine Circus The Shrine Circus is coming to Sherbrooke Aug.9 to 11, and The Record wants our readers to be there.We will be giving away family passes (two adults, two children) to six lucky winners.All you have to do is clip out five copies of the Shrine Circus’ logo, which will appear in The Record throughout the month of July, and send them to: The Record, c/o Shrine Circus Contest 1195 Galt E„ Sherbrooke.Que.JIG 1Y7 Please include your name, address and phone number where you can be reached during the days.Contest ends Aug.1.Weather Tuesday: Sunny with cloudy periods.High near 25.Wednesday: Variable cloudiness.Low near 14.High near 28.Thursday: Showers.Low near 18.High near 25.Probability of precipitation 60 per cent.Friday: Sunny.Low near 12.High near 27.Normals for the period: Low 13.High 26.There was no line-up to get onto the grounds, as is the case for fairs like Ayer’s Cliff (Stanstead County) or Brome.One person was working at the the entrance, handling admissions — $5 for the day.There were no parking attendants.The four barns housing the cattle, horses and sheep were sturdy, old, weather-beaten wooden structures.All but the heavy horse building featured open sides from four feet up — natural ventilation and long overhangs from the roofs over the sides create ideal places to tie animals outside, sheltered from the hot sun.The rest of the buildings were more upscale.The small animal bam held ducks, turkeys, a peacock, bantams, fancy pigeons and rabbits.The produce and craft building showcased honey, maple syrup, a few baskets of potatoes, four or five bunches of asparagus, one lot of yellow string beans, a few house plants and three bouquets of garden flowers, weaving, quilting, and sewing — no baking, no children’s ex- hibits, no eggs.A few tables offered items for sale, such as tole painting, goat’s milk soap, chocolate-coated strawberries, crocheting and weaving.A saunter through the bams revealed 20odd young Holstein cattle, but no cows, bulls or other dairy breeds in the show.There were classes for Ayrshires and Canadians, however, but no beef cattle section.Surprisingly there were more sheep than cattle — 50 Suffolks, North Country Susan M asti ne Cheviots and Border Cheviots — as well as a good number of heavy horses, at least eight Clydesdales, as many Percherons and four Canadians.Shocking to Townships fairgoers — there were sheep exhibitors from Ayer’s Cliff, Knowlton, Stanstead and Kingsey Falls — was the simplicity of this event.No midway, no commercial exhibits, no farm machinery on display.There were two canteens — one where only drinks and candy floss and candies apples and ice cream were sold.No waiting lines there either.Amusement for the youngest crowd was limited to a huge inflated dog filled with balls and a much smaller inflated turtle.For the audience at large, Sunday afternoon’s entertainment were centred inside the gigantic tent where a competition of young talent took place and around the corral, aka show ring, where the horse classes were judged.Bleachers — one set with a seating capacity of about 68, the other maybe 20 — provided seating for the horse enthusiasts.From a high vantage point, we watched the four-horse-hitch with Canadian horses, the six-horse-hitch of Clydesdales, the unicorn heavy horse hitch (one horse in front, two behind) -which originated in urban settings when three horses were required to pull a load, but the width of three steeds side by side was too much — and the trotting of hackney ponies.No roaring machines, no overflowing garbage cans.Just flowing manes, the jingling of horse harnesses and a peaceful, breezy sunny afternoon.An idyllic way to spend a summer vacation day.Taking charge of insect bites Staff Whether kids are spending time at camp, in the backyard, or the neighbourhood park, parents must take charge when it comes to preventing insect bites.Mosquitoes and ticks can carry debilitating and sometimes life-threatening illnesses.Children, in particular, are at risk because of their immature and still-developing immune systems.There are several things parents can do to prevent mosquito and tick bites.Your children are not always by your side, so it is important to educate them about the dangers of insects.Follow the tips outlined below to protect your family and reduce the mosquito breeding and resting sites around your home.• Dress children in light coloured clothing — mosquitoes prefer dark, solid colours.• Cover as much skin as possible with long-sleeved shirts and long pants when mosquitoes are at their worst.The most effective and reliable way to protect the entire family from biting insects and ticks is to use an insect repellent such as OFF! Skintastic Magi-Colour.This formulation is the world’s first “disappearing” purple insect repellent to provide optimal protection from mosquitoes and other biting insects.This new formula goes on purple to ensure complete coverage, then disappears leaving your skin its natural colour.When Applying • Always follow label directions when applying insect repellent.Apply to hand for application to face and neck particularly when applying repellent to a child’s face.Parents should apply it on their own hands first and then on the child.Insect repellent should never be applied to young children’s hands.Remember to apply thoroughly, since mosquitoes will find an unprotected area of skin as small as a dime.• For extra protection, clothes may be sprayed with repellent.Follow label directions.After the Fact • If a child does get bitten, make sure they do not scratch the affected area — scratching could lead to infection.• After an outdoor hike, check children for ticks.Check all clothing including socks, shoes, pants, and bags.Remember to also check the hairline carefully.Ticks are dark, so be careful when inspecting dark-haired children.Nymphal ticks are about the size of a poppy seed, so be thorough.Ben by Daniel Shelton SO, IF EVERY HALF HOUR OF PRIVING ISA ''VERY', THEN HOW 'ëOUT TRIPS THAT ARE LESS THAN VERY FAR".h 7\ K.LIKE A TRIP TO TBE VthAT'S A BIT GROCERY STORE FOR k INSTANCE?.WELL, WE C0ULP PlVlPE THE "VERYS INTO HALVES OR quarters.HARP FOR KIPS TO UNPERSTANP, PONT YOU, HOW ABOUT „ “LITTLE PITS" ?WE C0ULP CALL SMALLER "VERY" UNITS "LITTLE BITS"/ r IN EVERY VERY" THERE'LL BE TWO "LITTLE STS" OR FIVE ' taps' - - it's so simple, it's BRILLIANT.' ISN'T THAT WHAT THEY SAIP ABOUT THE METRIC SYSTEM? —iTHEi Tuesday, July 16, 2002 page 3 New stamp to spread word of Sherbrooke bicentennial ¦¦ ’ v ¦ * * % à- & * PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Pierre Galarneau, Canada Post head of operations in the Eastern Townships (left to right) Phila-Sherbrooke president Guy Desrosiers and Jean-François Rouleau, president of Sherbrooke 2002, unveil the new cancellation stamp.Cancellation stamp depicts logo of city’s celebrations By Nelson Afonso Sherbrooke Townshippers sending letters overseas will also be spreading the word about Sherbrooke’s bicentennial anniversary.Sherbrooke 2002 festivities organizers and the city’s main stampcollecting club announced Monday that Canada Post has created a special cancellation, a print in the upper right hand side that cancels the stamp signifying it has been paid for.The envelope may continue to its final destination, that depicts the logo of the municipality’s bicentennial.“It’s a sign of pride.Now Sherbrooke will travel across the world and show everyone its history,” said Phila-Sherbrooke president Guy Desrosiers, adding that letters posted in Sherbrooke and headed overseas will sport the cancellation when they reach foreign countries unfamiliar with the city and its bicentennial.Desrosiers also unveiled a special commemorative envelope with a sketch depicting the city of Sherbrooke around 1828.A reproduction found in the Sherbrooke Historical Society’s archives, the sketch depicts early Sherbrooke settlers enjoying themselves near the confluence of the city’s two main waterways, the St-François and Magog rivers.The sketch was done by artist Joseph Bouchette or his son Robert S.M.Bouchette, the Historical Society is unsure.“They (Phila-Sherbrooke) asked us for the oldest such sketch we had in our archives,” said Sherbrooke Historical Society director general Johanne Laçasse, adding that the sketch was accepted immediately.“There were no photographs back then but this scene of people enjoying the rivers represents very well ^a*C4 what Sherbrooke was all about back then.” Desrosiers added many Canadian and foreign countries have used similar tools to promote special events.The first Sherbrooke post office was located in the Historical Society’s current offices in the oldest part of the city on Dufferin Street.“The envelope will certainly find its way into the collections of Sherbrooke residents,” added Canada Post chief of operations for the Sherbrooke area Alain Bouvier before being mobbed by Phila-Sherbrooke members eager to get the collectors item.Created in 1970, Phila-Sherbrooke has about 20 members.The cancellation is available at the Sherbrooke post office (315 King Street West) and the envelopes are available for $3 by calling Guy Desrosiers at 819-563-5475.Briefs Robidas elected tourism president Staff Jacques Robidas of North Hatley’s Randonnées J.Robidas was elected president of the Eastern Townships Tourism Association recently for the seventh time.The rest of the executive committee represents a wide variety of local entrepreneurs working in the tourism field.They are: Alain Deschâtelets of Tourism Sherbrooke (first vice-president), Line Ricard of Magog Township’s Verger Familial (second vice-president), Ski Bromont.com’s Elaine Plamondon was elected secretary, Carole Huppé of Stake’s Ferme Lune de Miel (treasurer), and Caroline Sage of CLD-Coaticook and Denis Viens (of Magog’s Au Relais de l’Abbaye) were also named administrators.Carboard race to raise funds for local water protection group A Townships water protection group has found a unique way of raising funds.The Corporation de protection et de développement du bassin des Trois-Lacs will host a host of cardboard boat races on the lake with the same name on Aug.3 and 4.About 50 teams of four adults and eight teams composed of four children brought together at the Club chasse et pêche Larochelle will have to build a boat using only sheets of cardboard.The public will vote for the winner.To sign up for the races, go to the Club chasse et pêche Larochelle, the city of Asbestos or by sending a request to 649 du Lac Road, Tingwick, J0A 1L0.The cost is $40 per team for adults (over the age of 14), and $20 per children’s team.Domtar firefighters win trophy Domtar firefighters brought home the provincial firefighters’ championship trophy following a competition in Alma last weekend.The Windsor Mills team of four men, municipal and industrial firefighters were allowed to compete, finished ahead of 31 other teams in the qualifying and then beat the three other finalists to win their first title ever.Road work in Racine and area Paving work on a 3-km stretch of Rte.222 in the municipalities of Racine and Saint-Denis-de-Brompton began Monday and will end on Aug.4.From Monday to Friday between 7 a.m.and 7 p.m., only one lane will be open to drivers.Strawberries OVER 35 YEARS OF FAITHFUL COLLABORATION TOGETHER We grow, you pick WERA FARM ENR.Only !?.Z* *>•*** &***¦ Tuesday, July 16, 2002 page 7 Former T’shippers flock to Orangeman’s Picnic PHOTOS BY STEPHEN MCDOUGALL/SPECIAI.Wright family of Inverness with American and Ontario cousins.Pictured seated (l to r): Marion and Forrest Wright.Standing: Jim and Jean Wright, Peter Cillessen and Ann Wright Cillessenfrom Morriston Ont., Jack O’Leary from Worcester, Mass, and Carroll and Becky Miller from Plymouth, Minn.y * By Stephen McDougall Special to The Record Kinnear’s Mills They came from as far away as Texas and Minnesota and as close as a mile down the road, all for the chance to see their friends and family and help keep a Townships tradition alive.Last Saturday, over 350 people came for the 150-year plus annual Orangeman's Picnic, held at the MacRae Grove, just off the Eight Range near the historic town of Kinnear’s Mills.Organized each year by the five remaining Orange Lodges in Kinnear’s Mills and nearby Inverness, the picnic is one of the few remaining Townships institutions held in an area many Town-shippers have forgotten about.“Many of the people that settled places like Sherbrooke and Lennoxville came from here,” said Allan Robinson, an Inverness resident.“We are the forgotten part of the Townships.This picnic is one way to let people know we still exist.” Robinson and other residents of Inverness, Kinnear’s Mills, Thetford Mines, Lowe* Ireland, Leeds and surrounding towns in Megantic County are descended from immigrants from Scotland and Ireland who arrived in Quebec in the early 1800s.Together with United Empire Loyalists from the U.S., francophones from Quebec City and surrounding seigneuries and the victims of the Irish potato famine, they populated what is now the Eastern Townships of Quebec.Allan’s cousin Douglas Robinson from North Hatley makes sure he comes often to the picnics to remember his roots in Lower Ireland, a small town south of Kinnear’s Mills.“We come to see our family and friends,” he said.“When I was a small kid in grade school, my father used to bring us to the picnic every year.This picnic is important for me.” For 55-year-old Lawrence Cox of Compton, the picnic is a way of finding out more about his great-great-great grandparents Robert Cox and Catherine McLean who came to the Leeds-Inver-ness area from Ireland and got married.“I had heard about this picnic a long time ago but never got a chance to come out here,” he said.“My father came from Leeds and I realized that many families gather each year at the picnic for find information on their ancestors, so here I am.” One distant relative he ran into was Zelda Cox-Simpson, 84, from Lyn-donville, Vt„ who was also here searching out her family history.“I have always wanted to come to this area since I was a kid,” she said.“I know my ancestors were from the Lower Ire-land-Inverness area, and I plan to do some cemetery searching tomorrow.” The Wright family of Inverness was more lucky on Saturday.Marion Wright, Orange Lodge members gather on stage for some traditional fife and drum and fiddle music.her husband Forrest, her daughter Joan and son Jim were on hand when distant cousin Carroll Miller and his wife Becky showed up after a day-long trip from Plymouth, Minn.“We’d already traveled to Inverness, Scotland, but we never made the connection with Inverness in Canada,” said Miller, a pastor with the Evangelical Free Church of America.“It’s always exciting to find out where your forefathers came from.Coming here is an adventure for us.” Miller said he is descended from a George Robert Henderson, who left Inverness in 1857 to become a settler in Iowa, which was handing out free land in an effort to expand the United States westward.But the Henderson family, along with their relatives, the Wrights, kept the Inverness connection going with their American cousins, according to Becky Miller.“My husband’s grandmother kept a scrapbook of all the family announcements from newspapers over the last 100 years,” she said.“Some of the announcements came from Inverness.” Another distant cousin of the Wrights is Jack O’Leary, who came to the picnic from Worcester, Massachusetts.“I spent a long time search out my family tree on the Internet,” he said.“I was amazed to know we had living relatives living up here.” Marion Wright said meeting her American cousins was not the only reason she came to the picnic.Attending the event has been a tradition in her family for the past 50 years.“If I don’t come to the picnic, I feel I am missing something,” said Marion’s daughter Jean.“This is the way I know to connect with my family.” For Shelley Cook, 35, a former Inverness resident now living in Dundas, Ont., the picnic is a way of honouring her late father Hubert.“He was a member of the lodge and the picnic was something we looked forward to,” she said.“Coming back here helps me keep connected with the area and gives me closure after losing him.” Many of the people The Record spoke to said they had parents and relatives who were Lodge members, but they themselves were not.Many said the main reason behind this was they no longer lived in the area, and therefore could not commit themselves to the organization.“Most of the people here are no longer part of the Lodge, they come here to see old friends,” said 48 year-old Darel Crawford who was born in Thetford Mines but now lives in Montreal.“My dad was an Orangeman for 50 years, but a lot of the younger generations have moved away and don’t see the need to be part of it anymore.” Crawford remembers that when he was young, the Lodge’s activities dominated the picnic.He said members made up over half the people in attendance and ceremonies were more structured.“The parade that came into the grove was about half a mile long.There were at least five bands and hundreds of members marched in line from the road into the grove,” he said.See Picnic, Page 8 page 8 Tuesday, July 16, 2002 œmm .pi** ¦¦¦THE» - RECORD Get-together has become focal point for lodges Picnic: younger picnic goers, who just know this is a place to see friends and have some fun.“It’s like a country fair for me,” said Kinnear’s Mills resident Jennifer Nut-brown, who is 14.“I’ve lived here all my life and I come to the picnic every year to see friends.I don’t know or care what religion they are, they’re just my friends, and this is home for me.” Jennifer’s friend Alita Melanson, also 14 and a Kinnear’s Mills native, argues the area is safe and beautiful and she wants to remain here.“I lived for a short time in Hamilton in Ontario and I did not like it," she said.“My parents don’t come to this picnic, but I do.The music is good and the people are pleasant.” Stacy Martineau, 15, from Inverness, said she comes to the picnic because her grandfather recommended it to her.“I feel welcomed here by the people, that’s all I know.” Brian Lowry said the area lodges want more Townshippers to come to the picnic and rediscover the Megantic County and its history.“We are looking for musicians from the Townships that want to play traditional folk and country music that this region was noted for,” he said.“But we don’t have much money to pay them.It costs us a few hundred dollars to buy a tent and set up the sound system this year.” He said lodge members have considered charging an admission for future picnics, but the idea is not popular because it would be a break with tradition.“We’ve never had to ask for money at the entrance in the past, and we hope we never have to do so in the future.We don’t want to leave anyone out, especially other Townshippers.” Zelma MacKae of Lennoxville, a member oj the Ladies Orange Benevolent Association oj Sawyerville.Cont’d from Page 7 tion has been kept alive because it is held in an isolated, rural area.“There are about 600 anglophones in this area of Irish and Scottish descent and everybody knows one another, so the picnic becomes a way for them to stick together and remember their historical identity,” he said.“The tradition is easily handed down because people are so close here.If this were a big city, where most people are strangers to each other, this tradition would have fizzled out decades ago.” Despite the few numbers, those still active in the lodges showed off their membership with pride.Verna White, a member of the Ladies’ Orange Benevolent Association in Kinnear’s Mills, proudly showed off her 60-year membership pin, which is part of her ornate orange and bronze lodge collar.“I’m an honourary member of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and I very much believe in this organization,” she said.“Now there is only a handful of members and one small band.” Alton Cook, a former resident of Inverness who is now 76 and retired to Florida, remembers when it was difficult to get into the picnic.“There were parades with horses and live bands and everyone showed up to see the event,” he said.His wife Janice Cook, 67, said in past years, Lodge members from many towns in the area, other parts of Quebec and other provinces would show up for the event.“Now there are very few of them left, but we still meet friends and family we haven’t seen in ages,” she added.“That’s what keeps us coming up every year.” Lodge officials said apart from the five lodges in Kinnear’s Mills and Inverness (Three Lodges for men and two for the woman), the only other remaining lodge in the Townships is in Sawyerville.Brian Lowry, the Orange Lodge county master responsible for organizing this year’s event, admits the organization has a difficult time attracting younger people.“Last year, I think two of the lodges each got one new member,” he said.“As the membership shrinks, fewer members have to pay higher dues to keep the Lodges going.” A resident ofThetford Mines, Lowry said the picnic has become the focal point for the lodges.“Without this tradition every year, I don’t think our lodges would be here today,” he said.“There are now about 15 members who work hard to keep the picnic going and other charitable work the lodge is known for.All we know is the picnic is over 150 years old and that’s a strong enough reason to keep it going.” Rev.Ross Davidson, a Presbyterian minister in the area, argues the picnic tradi- More than 350 people came to last Saturday's Orangeman’s Picnic, mostly for the music.PHOTOS BY STEPHEN MCDOUGALL/SPECIAL Lodge members Ron Jamieson and Ken Hall take a break from the ceremonies.“It stands for freedom and tradition and community.It helps me remember all my ancestors and relatives from Ireland who struggled to make it in this area.“Whenever I take part in the parades at the picnic, I swell up with pride and I almost cry.” For Ken Hall, the Grand Master of the provincial Grand Lodge of Quebec and a resident of the Gatineau region, the lodge is a family tradition he does not want to see die.“It was good enough for my grandfather and for my father, it’s good enough for me,” he said.“If you don’t stand for some thing, you might as well just fall apart.” Hall said the remaining Lodges in Canada concentrate their efforts on charitable work, similar to that done by other organizations like the Oddfellows, the Optimists and the Knights of Columbus.The Orange Lodge originated in 1795 in Ireland to defend protestant interests in the Emerald Isle and other then-colonies of England, including Canada.Its aim then was to defend the Protestant religion and the British monarchy against what it perceived to be a threat by the Catholic interests in England and its colonies.Hence July 12 is the organization’s day of celebration, given that on that day in 1690, William of Orange defeated James II and English Catholic hopes at the Battle of the Boyne in Ire land.Hall said the remaining Orange Lodges in Canada still restrict membership to protestants, but abandoned any fears about Catholics decades ago.“We’re just like the Catholic-orientated Knights of Columbus,” he said.“We are a fraternal organization, one of the oldest in North America, and we raise money for children’s charities just like the other groups.We just have a slightly different philosophy and fill a specific need for our community.” Any religious distinction is lost on the «¦MM ~~Vj| ¦¦¦¦¦ «SSSSï: üllif: AllAlUU NEWSROOM@SHERBROOKERECORD.COM WWW.SHERBROOKERECORD.COM Tuesday, July 16, 2002 page 9 Champlain students learn life lessons in Peru By Rita Legault Lennoxville Two dozen students from Champlain College in Lennoxville recently returned from Peru where they continued a long tradition of international cooperation between the college and the impoverished Latin American nation.For Genevieve Clavet, Rox-Ann Duchesne and Terry Eyland, the six-week stage in some of the world’s poorest slums was an eye-opening experience.The three students and their college compatriots spent their time volunteering their services to a variety of community-based organizations in three different communities.They included the bustling coastal capital of Lima, as well as the indigent communities of Pu-callpa and Huanuco in the mountains and the rain forest.The three students began their visit in Pucallpa, where Eyland volunteered for a community television station; Clavet helped teach English at a kindergarten and Duchesne worked for a human rights center.Duchesne, who greeted those seeking help and listened to their horror stories, said in her first couple of weeks in Peru, she was impressed upon the differences between life in Canada and life in Peru.A woman, who came to denounce her abusive husband, showed her cuts and bruises — “but there was nothing we could do for her except comfort her.It was painful to to see someone hurt and in so much pain and you can’t help them,” said Duchesne.“The laws and the systems of government are so different,” she added.“They have a lot less rights and opportunities.” In the shantytown of Comas, outside of Lima, Clavet and Eyland worked at the Centro de Dias — a day center and school for the learning and intellectually disabled children — that is run by a Peruvian Brother who receives some funding from Canada.The free school provides poor disabled students with specialized educational activities and three square meals a day.Duchesne worked for the Institucion Hermanas de la Caridad, a seniors home run by local nuns.There she helped care for the elderly residents, giving a hand for bathing, feeding and finding activities to entertain them.For the last two weeks, all three student worked in orphanages.Eyland volunteered at an orphanage, where he helped older teenage boys eke out a living making and selling bread.Clavet worked at the Huancachupa orphanage, where girls over the age of 13 trained for work, and Duchesne worked in an orphanage for babies under the age of two.“I didn’t realize what misery they were living in, because they seemed so happy,” said Duchesne, adding that by the end of her visit, she realized some of the problems the population had.During their last few days, the students were caught up in some anti-government demonstrations.“All of these events put together made me realize what life is really like there,” Clavet said.“You need to be there to realize what’s going on.” “The demonstrations made me realize certain things,” Eyland said.“The reason people are poor is not because they are lazy.They work so hard.” see Peru on page 11 Twelfth Night continues Serving the greater Lennoxville area PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL The Piggery’s second performance of the season, Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night continues this week and throughout the summer.Directed by Moria Wylie, the play is set in the 1930s and stars seasoned actress Jennifer Morehouse as Viola, Jane McClelland as Olivia, Mariuz Sibiga as Orsino and Rob Torr as Sebastian.Also coming soon is the Piggery’s fifth annual House and Garden tour on July 25, as well as the opening of the theatre’s third performance of the season, Tango, on July19.Read The Record to find out more about both of these events.Also See: SPA to take over animal control in Stanstead .see page 11 © PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Genevieve Clavet, Rox-Ann Duchesne and Terry Eyland, relive their Peruvian experiences while sharing photographs of their trip. page 10 Tuesday, July 16, 2002 Lennoxville LINK No-kill animal control too much for FAS Sherbrooke-based SPA to take over services in Stanstead By Nancy Nourse Record Correspondent Stanstead Faced with increasing costs to maintain a no-kill animal control service in Stanstead, the Frontier Animal Society (FAS) has stepped aside to let the Société protectrice des animaux de l’Estrie (SPA) handle the problem.At Stanstead town council’s July meeting, a three-year trial contract was signed with the Sherbrooke SPA to cover animal control within the municipal limits.The cost is $4,500 per year, the same paid to FAS.The contract began the first week of July.“Due to the growing number of problem cases that the FAS has to deal with, the Town has decided to approach the Sherbrooke SPA for coverage on animal control,” explained Stanstead Pro-Mayor Raymond Yates.“Their duties will consist of making sure that all dogs and cats are duly registered, off the streets and properly taken care of.The FAS have tried their very best to keep on top of the situation, but there has come a time when they need some help.The decision to cease its animal control services was not an easy one for FAS president Joyce Dekker.“I am not getting any younger arid the problem is certainly not getting any better,” said Dekker, adding that the FAS will continue to promote sterilization and rabies vaccine program for all animals.“We have a successful adoption program, but it is very hard to keep ahead of the problem when 75 per cent of the animals we pick up come from this area, while 75 per cent of the adoptions are by people who live outside of our territory.Some people just don’t realize how important it is to sterilize their pets.” In addition to having to meet increasing costs associated with animal control, as well as other shelter-related services like rehabilitation, rescue and adoption, FAS employees have also had to face threats while intervening in certain cases.“Our aim is to lessen the burden on the shoulders of these dedicated people,” said Yates.“We realize that the new system may be hard on both the animals and their owners for a while.People looked upon Mrs.Dekker as a neighbour and friend, and didn’t always take her efforts seriously.Hopefully bringing someone from outside the area in to do the job will provide a solution to this unfortunate problem.” Now, as the Sherbrooke-based SPA takes over animal control in Stanstead, questions are being raised as to how the organization can meet growing demands in the new city of Sherbrooke, as well as a growing municipality some 40 kilometres away.“I know that we will do everything we possibly can to find the owners of animals that are brought to us,” said SPA spokesperson Guillaine Lessard.RECORD RLE PHOTO ¦ ¦; Frontier Animal Society president Joce Dekker said the shelter will continue to provide services like rehabilitation, rescue and adoption, but the SPA will now handle animal control.“We have a 75 per cent adoption ratio for dogs and 50 to 60 per cent for cats.We already cover a zone of around 50 miles.” The SPA currently has four full-time employees on staff, as well as two trucks on the road.The FAS is limited to four regular people, three of which have full time jobs elsewhere.Volunteers also come in to help walk the dogs as much as possible, said Dekker.The SPA’s first job will be to do a census of the dog and cat population in the Stanstead area, as well to ensure all animals are properly registered.The cost of the licences will be adjusted according to SPA regulations.It is hoped that a special adjoining contract can be drafted between the FAS and the SPA which would allow the FAS to be notified and given a chance to place these animals.Rock is the word at Bishop’s radio station This week rock is the word.Whether you have a desire for progressive rock, classic rock, plain rock or rock of a noisy nature, CJMQ has it all for you.Rocking Saturdays As of nine in the morning, A1 will ensure that your progressive rock needs are taken care of until 11 a.m.He will provide you with a variety of songs from an assortment of groups, at least a few of which are apt to catch your ear and have you nodding along.For those not in the know, progressive rock is music by the likes of Jethro Tull, Rush and a wide array of other artists worldwide.Big A1 is back at 8 p.m.the very same evening to provide you with another hearty helping of rock and roll.Whether you like classic or more contemporary rock, you might just find exactly what you are looking for starting at 8 p.m.on Saturday night.Formidable Fridays Perhaps you aren’t listening to the radio on a Saturday and need something to get you through those last few hours of the work week.Tom’s program ‘Blast From The Past’ highlights previous hits and forgotten gems of the past every Friday starting at 3 pan.to 5 pan.There are well researched information breaks during the show that will give you insight into who is celebrating birthdays, what happened this day in history and news bytes to quench your need for music knowledge.If noise is your thing and acts like Metallica are more to your taste then Metal Militia starting at 8 pan.every Friday night will suit your ears just fine.The noise carries through into heavier metal sounds with Dementia 666 at 10 pm., fallowed by the metal mus-ings of Musicalment Sombre at midnight.Retro Wonders It has been mentioned in a previous column that CJMQ offers you Motown hits and classics every Wednesday evening from 6 pm.to 8 pm.and listen- ers are strongly encouraged to call in to request their favourite songs for play on the radio.Dave Teasdale is also present Saturday evenings from 6 p.m.to 8 pm.with more variety and pop hits from the past.Jazz Fans?Do you have a particular penchant for all things jazz and are you a veritable walking dictionary of jazz anecdotes and information?We want you.CJMQ.needs a DJ willing to offer then-insight and musical selections in the world of jazz once a week.The time commitment can be for an hour, two or even more if you desire.Roots Rock Folk We want you if you like folk music and have leanings toward that genre of music.If you want to broadcast to the Eastern Townships and to the world on RealAudio then CJMQ is the place far you to air your knowledge of folk and assorted selections to the world.RECORD Qo-dlnn 'Xxwetf.Advertising Consultant Tel.: 819-569-9525 Fax: 819-821-3179 email: sherbrookerecord@videotron.ca On The Record with CJMQ.Tricia Davidson Lennoxville LINK Tuesday, July 16, 2002 page 11 Words on a String becomes bigger by year PHOTOS BY PERKY BEATON/SPEOAL Words on a String was an event for the whole family.The annual literacy festival organized by Literacy in Action and Frontier College, took place in Ogden on Saturday.Words on a String, an annual literacy festival organized by Literacy in Action and Frontier College, took place in Ogden on Saturday.Artisans, vendors, musicians and storytellers were on hand to guide visitors through various children’s activities and literacy-organized events.The festival is held to help increase the public’s awareness of the low literacy rates both in our own community and across the country.Increased publicity will also help those with low literacy skills realize that they are not alone, and feel more confident to step forward and ask for help.Frontier College, a Canadian literacy organization with its start in 1899, has become instrumental in the event since the group joined the literacy festival last year.Over the past four years, Words on a String has become an annual tradition.People of all ages took in the event.•••' ':v- -U?- ?¦> PERU:- Cont'd from Page 9 Eyland said that with privatization, all of the profits are going to rich countries and multinationals who exploit third world countries.For some students, the time spent working in the developing world made them question their ambitions.Eyland said he no longer wants to work for “big business, where they exploit people and make them poorer.” “I had an idea of what I wanted to do, but now it’s all mixed up,” said Duchesne, who had been considering a career in criminology or publicity.“Now I have absolutely no idea what I want to do." Eyland also want to return to Peru or another developing country.Clavet and Duchesne would also like to return with the College as project leaders for other students.“That way I would repeat the experi- ence in a different way,” Clavet said.Duchesne said the internship, where students were paired with families and institutions, helped student learn really get to know Peru, its people and its culture.“I remember my parents saying ‘bring us post cards from the place you went’,” said Clavet, as she and he friends described the shantytowns they visited.“These places were not attractive.Tourists never go there.” Eyland said that going to the Third World provides a reality on life.“It’s not like watching it on TV,” adds Clavet.“You can’t switch the channel.You can’t turn your back on the problems.They are everywhere.” Despite the poverty and misery, the students returned with a positive impression of Peruvians.“Materialistically, they don’t have very much, but they are so happy and so welcoming,” said Duchesne.“They are rich in their hearts," adds Clavet.“Families there are so important” “When I got back I was really anxious to renew my bond with my family,” adds Duchesne.“Family is so important there." As well as changing their perception of Peru and developing countries, it also changed their perception of their homeland.“It widened my perspective on life in general and on Canadian society, said Duchesne.“You learn to appreciate your life here.You don’t take things for granted anymore.” The “Peru sin Fronteras” (Peru Without Borders) project is organized by the Tomorrow International Qub in association with Canadian International Development Agency and Carrefour de Solidarité Internationale de Sherbrooke.The program aims to give students first hand experience in international development, to become aware of international development stakes, to overcome culture shock and to develop leadership skills.Artisans, vendors, musicians and storytellers were on hand to guide visitors through various children’s activities and literacy-organized events during Words on a String Saturday.People of all ages took in the event, including this man playing this Australian instrument — a Didgeridoo.M &&& James Meat & Fish Market 135 Queen.Lennoxville 569-1 1 51 | LIVE MAINE LOBSTERS SIRLOIN TIP ROAST w MARINATED N-Y STEAKS $^95 * lea.SIRLOIN STEAKS $Q99 ,?» I 4 4 -l^- page 12 Tuesday, July 16, 2002 Lennoxville LINK Lennoxville Directory FAMILI-PRIX HOMEOPATHY HEALTH BEAUTY CARE Roxane Fournier, B.Sc.Pharm.Rémi Gosselin, B.Sc.Pharm.160 Queen Lennoxville (819) 565-5868 “The Animal Specialists” FEEDS Terry Winslow & needs proprietor 25 years* experience in animal nutrition I hbh RESTAURANT JERRY PIZZERIA Daily specials: 11 to 7 FreeDeUvery Fully licenced - Greek & Italian food - brochettes - seafood 106 Queen St., Lennoxville (819) 569-9381 -2 SALES & SERVICE Tractors - Lawnmowers - Tillers, Etc.CLb Cadet 'i H ¦j&sE c* * 340, Queen Lennoxville .¦ | 8 ï|fértW»19) 569-9821 tfiü RODNEY LLOYD Affiliated Real Estate Agent La Capital Estrie Coop Buying or selling property?I have clients looking for homes, farms, wood lots, and lakefront property.Let my experience work for you! 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Telephones • Installation / Repair Jacks -Telephone • Verification of wiring - Computer m David Moore —T?mm** Éiiliil ¦;,#».¦/'/'-¦'.¦¦ ¦'¦¦¦, ;¦¦¦¦, ë.» iH — -, ¦A ¦>¦¦> :¦¦;¦¦ MmmÊ mÊmê 'WÈm • rr: iWém w mm V i V.; : :, m mw >yÀ '&œm WmM .•••• .•> .>.¦>,: ' - ¦ wmm 00» Tuesday, July 16, 20 COM Jamie Zachary, Correspondents’ Editor Newsro By Arash Madani It’s part thud, and a little bit of smack and an echoing boom that resonates from wall-to-wall around a stadium.The sound comes from a hard lacrosse ball being whipped at a goal-tender’s chest protector, and at the Lemay Arena Saturday night the noise was a common one during the Windsor Eagles’ 7-3 victory over the Longueuil Bulldogs.In total, 98 combined shots were fired on goal by both teams in the Eagles’ regular season home finale — 57 on net by Windsor, 41 by Longueuil — but only 10 found the back of the net.“I know the sound of a goaltenders’ chest protector by heart now, I heard it all night,” said Damien Roy, the Eagles’ general manager.“The guys could not hit the corners if their life depended on it.I mean, how do you have 57 shots on net and only score seven goals?” The markers came from a trio of players, a pair of whom netted hat tricks.Pat Richard and Sylvain Perrault each had three, while Marc Richard scored once.Combined, the goal scorers recorded 30 shots on goal.With the win, and the artillery barrage that came with it, the Eagles improved to 10-1 on the year — their inaugural ride in the Quebec Senior Men’s Lacrosse league.With their regular season title ticket punched, the club looks to Montreal for the last scheduled game before the playoffs begin July 27.Windsor opens against Shawinigan in the first round of the post-season next Saturday.Game 2 of the best-of-three series will be on the road against the Lightning on July 28.Battle of goaltenders On a night that featured the battle of PHOTOS BY PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Pat Richard, above left, scored three goals for the Windsor Eagles Saturday.Below, goaltender Pascal Nolet gave up only two goals all night.the goaltenders, the Eagles’ duo of Rene Kendall and Pascal Nolet were a bit better than Sylvain Roy, the man between the pipes for the Bulldogs.In front of 326 fans Saturday, Kendall, who started the game, gave up only one goal in 30 minutes.One more before playoffs The lone blemish on what could have been an undefeated season up until now was an 8-7 Eagles home loss at the hands of the Montreal Hawks back in June.The squad now looks to exact some revenge this Saturday in their first match since dropping the June 22 affair.“We have to set the tempo, and we have to clobber them,” said Roy.“They’ve beaten us already and it’s up to us to show them who’s boss.” Coming Up Expos get key wins, big crowds against Atlanta Braves see Wednesday’s Record PAGE 13 Eagles end at home the way they began Windsor lacrosse squad knocks off Longueuil 7-3 — 1 Hfc —I Record page 14 Tuesday, July 16, 2002 RECORD gd ri é Sports Notebook Alfredsson finally signs with Sens The Ottawa Senators made it official Monday, signing captain Daniel Alfredsson to a two-year contract.Reports had circulated since Friday that the Sens and Alfredsson, a restricted free agent, had agreed to a deal worth $9.5-million US.Alfredsson, 29, led the Senators with a career-high 37 goals and 34 assists last season.He made $3 million US after missing all of training camp last September in a contract dispute.It was the second time in his career that he had missed training camp.Alfredsson also led the team in playoff scoring with seven goals and six assists in 12 games.In seven seasons with the Senators, Alfredsson has scored 160 goals with 250 assists in 474 games.Quinn to be fined $100,000 by commish According to reports, general manager and coach Pat Quinn has been hit with a big fine for comments made last week about a lockout.The New York Post is reporting that NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has slapped Quinn with a fine believed to be no less than $100,000 for saying there would be a lockout in the 2004-2005 season."What's happened in this business?Where's the money coming from?When's it going to stop?” said Quinn last week about the recent free agent signings."And then we come into a year like this where we get five-year contracts - (at) $9 million (per year).There are ways to run a business and that's why there's going to be a lockout.Because we're not running the business well." Quinn was referring specifically to the free agent signings of Bobby Holik ($45M/5 years) and Darius Kasparaitis ($27M/6 years).Colombian takes ninth stage of Tour Santiago Botero of Colombia won Monday's ninth stage of the Tour de France, an individual time-trial through a wind-swept course aloiig the Brittany coast.Spain's Igor Gonzalez Galdeano, of the Once team, retained the overall leader's yellow jersey.He finished in fourth place, 19 seconds behind.Three-time defending champion Lance Armstrong, of the U.S.Postal team, finished in second place, 11 seconds behind.His performance allowed ; j him to narrow his deficit against the Spaniard to 26 seconds, putting the Texan in second place overall.He came in to the stage placed eighth.Botero, of the Kelme team, clocked a time of one hour two minutes 18 seconds for the 52-kilometre loop through Brittany from Lanester to Lorient.It was the second stage victory at the Tour for the 29-year-old.On TV FOOTBALL: 8 p.m., CFL, Ottawa Renegades vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers, TSN.SOCCER: 7:30 p.m., ‘A’ League, Montreal Impact vs.Vancouver, RDS Around Town To submit your sporting event, fax it to (819) 569-3945, email newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com or contact Jamie Zachary, Correspondents’ Editor, or Mike : Hickey at (819) 569-6345.Niemeyer and Nestor get wildcards for Toronto Canadians into main draw of2002 Tennis Masters Super-9 Series Staff Deauville’s Frederic Niemeyer is one of two Canadians granted wildcard entry into the 2002 Tennis Masters Canada, this country’s premiere international men’s tennis championships.Along with Daniel Nestor, Niemeyer will be entered into the singles main draw, which begins July 29 at the National Tennis Centre on the campus of York University.Niemeyer, the No.1 ranked singles player in Canada (228 in the world), reached a career-high Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) rank of 181 in early February.A Davis Cup team member since 1998, Niemeyer posted decisive match wins for Canada in Davis Cup ties versus Mexico in February and Chile in April.Most recently, Niemeyer reached the semifinals of the $50,000 Granby Challenger played last week in the Townships.This will be the sixth appearance in the Canadian Open for Niemeyer, who is hoping to use the Masters Series event as a springboard for a higher ranking and a chance to qualify for the U.S.Open Grand Slam event later this summer in Flushing Meadow, N.Y.Nestor, the No.2 ranked doubles player in the world and the No.2 ranked singles player in Canada will be making his 11th Tennis Masters Canada appearance.He looks to defend the Tennis Masters Canada doubles title he won the last time the event was held in Toronto.In 2000, Nestor and partner Sebastien Lareau became the first Canadian duo since 1968 to win the doubles title.The left-hander has enjoyed much success this season partnering with Bahamian Mark Knowles to capture his first career Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January.The pair, the top doubles team in the world, also reached the finals at the French Open and Wimbledon and captured two Tennis Masters Series titles in Indian Wells and Miami.DAVID ANDERSON/PHOTO CORRESPONDENT ~~T~ SCfcjVjw wf., J \ ' Frederic Niemeyer will play in the Tennis Masters Series.“Daniel and Frederic are two of our most talented players in this country.It will be a real thrill for Canadian tennis fans watching on television or onsite to cheer on our hometown athletes,” said tournament director, vice-president Stacey Allaster in a release Monday.“They will be part of a world class player field that will be coming to Toronto to compete for the Tennis Masters Canada title.” Under the Tennis Masters Series format a total of four main draw wildcards are available.An official announcement on the final two wildcards is scheduled for later this week.Simon Larose from Cap-de-la-Madelaine was the top Canadian finisher last year in Montreal.‘We will be back’: Football Quebec Staff A few hours after the Wilson Challenge football tournament ended in Montreal Sunday evening, officials from Football Quebec were pleased not only by how smooth the event ran, but the display Lennoxville put on while hosting four games at Coulter Field.“It was great there and we will be back next year at Bishop’s,” said Jean-Philippe Crowley, the director of communications for the amateur grid board.Lennoxville hosted under-15 and under-17 games, and many coaches, college and university players, as well as recognizable figures of football in the province were in attendance.Quebec/Chaudiere teams in both under-15 and under-17 games remained undefeated in 15 games and won the tournament.In the under-20 category, Midget AAA All Stars of Quebec won the championship after finishing second the past two years.More than 800 athletes took part in the tournament, which was staged at Bishop’s, Laval, McGill and University of Montreal.The event, part of Football Quebec’s excellence program, is an opportunity for the best playersin the province to gain experience and to continue their development during the off-season. '¦¦THE — RECORD Tuesday, July 16, 2002 page 15 North 07-16-02 A 5 2 ¥ 7 6 4 ?J 3 * Q J 8 6 4 3 West East A J 10 9 7 6 A 8 4 3 ¥ 9 5 3 2 ¥ Q J 10 8 ?A 7 6 2 ?K 5 * — A A 10 9 7 South A A K Q ¥ A K ?Q 10 9 8 4 A K 5 2 Dealer: South Vulnerable: Both South West North East 2 NT Pass 3 NT All pass Opening lead: A J Tuesday, July 16,2002 High or low on round one?By Phillip Alder It seems unlikely that Orson Welles was speaking from personal experience, but he said, “When you are down and out something always turns up — and it is usually the noses of your friends.” The key to this deal is whether to start the clubs with your nose in the air — the king — or your head turned down — a low card.Which is your choice?You start with five top tricks: three spades and two hearts.If the clubs are generating five tricks, an opponent holding a singleton or doubleton ace, you will have no trouble.But what if someone has ace-third or ace-fourth of clubs?Then you may need both to establish the diamonds and not to watch the opposition set up and run too many major-suit tricks.The key play, at trick two, is to put the club king face up on the table.If East wins with the ace and returns a major suit, duck the next round of clubs and win nine tricks with three spades, two hearts and four clubs.If East ducks his ace, shift immediately to diamonds, getting home with three spades, two hearts, three diamonds and one club.Note that if you start with a club to dummy’s jack, the defense is a step ahead.East wins with the ace and plays any major-suit card.You cannot duck a club without blocking the suit, and you do not have time to establish diamonds.Finally, if your club king wins and both opponents follow suit, you can enjoy the luxury of another round of clubs.If that wins too, you shift to diamonds and collect an overtrick.“Next time,” concluded West, “I’ll lead a heart.” Your Birthday Tuesday, July 16,2002 You may experience a profusion of opportunities in the year ahead, but take care: Examine each for their worth and do not ignore the smallest or most difficult ones.CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Getting your way may be of enormous importance to you today, but it isn’t likely to win you any admirers or provide you much in the way of benefits.Try to be accommodating instead.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) — There are indications today that you could lull yourself into a mode of unrealistic expectations.No matter how painful it may be for you to be pragmatic, you must do so — or suffer the consequences.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - Trim all waste and unnecessary expenditures from your activities and transactions today.Large loses are possible if you spend without regard to the considerations at hand.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Don’t embarrass yourself by trying to get involved with a hotshot today who thinks s/he is better than you and your associates.This jerk will wrongfully make you feel bad about yourself.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) — A battle of wills may transpire today between your inner being and your outer person.Your better nature may urge you to do one thing, while your less noble side could encourage the opposite.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - If you’re naive today, you may trot off after a carrot being dangled by someone who is trying to take advantage of you.Once you’re hooked, the only thing that will get eaten is you.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Where there is a possible conflict of interest today, it may be wise to avoid a tempting partnership arrangement.Harmony of thought must be prevalent if a team is to be successful.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Method and procedure must be your first consideration today.Don’t rush into anything without first thinking through all the steps.Consistency will depend upon planning.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) — The odds clearly are not in your corner today.It is not a time to take chances on people or things.ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Unless someone can make a solid, genuine contribution to an endeavor you’ve been handling alone, you’d be far better off continuing as you’ve been doing, no matter how badly you need help.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Objectives can be accomplished today, provided you know the difficulties involved and are prepared to take them on.Without knowing what you’re getting into, projects will flop.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Overall, your financial trends at this time look encouraging; however, there can be intermittent bad days.Today may be one of them, so put off any action in this area until another day.Obituaries Arthur Gilbert Maxham At Foyer Sutton in Sutton, Que., on July 14th, 2002 in his 88th year, veteran of WWI1 R.C.A.F., awarded D.F.C.with squadron 415.Beloved husband of the late Eileen Seeley, dear father of Patrick (Gaye) and the late Peter.Also left to mourn are his two grandsons: Matthew and Daniel, his niece, Diana Tinkler.Private committal service to be arranged with interment at Fairmount Cemetery in Sutton.Donations may be made to The Sutton Library, 7 Academy, Sutton, Que., JOE 2K0 or an animal shelter of your choice.The family expresses deep appreciation to neighbours, Drs.Camirand and LeSieur, the C.L.S.C.and staff at Foyer Sutton for their special care.“A Feisty Aussie who fought the good fight”.Katherine (MacLeod) Prescott Katherine (MacLeod) Prescott, 98, of Newport, passed away in Newport on Sunday, July 14, 2002.She was born in MacLeod’s Crossing, Que., on May 19, 1904, the daughter of Kenneth and Effie (Murray) MacLeod.On May 29, 1941 Katherine married Roscoe Prescott, who predeceased her on July 8,1979.She is survived by nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by her brothers: Dan, John and Albert and by her sisters: Annie, Margaret, Jessie and Christie.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 17 at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Darling Hill Road, Newport at 2 p.m., with the Rev.Martha Peck officiating.Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m., until the time of the service.Interment will follow at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport.Should friends desire, contributions in Katherin’s memory may be made to the Bel-Aire Nursing Home Palliative Care Program, Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, VT 05855, or to the United Church of Newport, 3rd St., Newport, VT 05855.Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Curtis-Britch and Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes, locally family owned and operated.A charitable bee^eçt iç a heartfelt geçtvre everyone oan wake.Un héritage à partager LEAVE A LEGACY™ Québec www.legacy-quebec.org 1 888 304-8834 Death BURNHAM, Mr.Norman - Surrounded by his loved ones at the Brome-Mis-sisquoi Perkins Hospital in Cowansville on Sunday, July 14th, 2002 at the age of 51, Mr.Norman Burnham, loving husband of Mrs.Susan Jones Burnham.Devoted father of Garth, Justin (Karoline), Erin (Joey) and Andrea, Mr.Burnham also leaves to mourn his brothers: Ray (Joanne) and Billy, his mother and father-in-law: Malcolm and Margaret Jones, his in-laws: Dawn and Dale Kirby, Wayne Jones, Gail and Hank Binning, his aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.Family and friends will be welcomed at the Emmanuel United Church, 203 Principale, Cowansville, Que., on Wednesday, July 17th from 1 - 2 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m.Reverend Mary MacPherson officiating.Private burial of the ashes will be at a later date.Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Desourdy Wilson Funeral Home, 104 Buzzell, Cowansville, Que., J2K 2N5, tel.: (450) 263-1212, fax: (450) 263-9557, e-mail: dwilson@endirect.qc.ca.Donations in his memory to the Massey Vanier Athletic Fund, 800 rue Sud, Cowansville, Que., J2K 2Y3, would be appreciated by the family.In Memoriam CLARK, Percy - In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away July 16,1997.Sadly missed by DOROTHY (wife) DOUGLAS 8r LOUISE (son 8r daughter-in-law) GWEN & CHARLES (daughter & son-in-law) and GRANDCHILDREN Birchton Muriel Prescott Serena Wintle, Sandra Morrison, Bury, Sheila Bellam and Jean Evans, Sawyerville, all attended the 28th Biennial of the Anglican Women of the Diocese of Quebec held at Bishop’s University.It was well attended by women from all parts of Quebec.Sandra Morrison, Provincial Convenor of Education and Cultural Affairs, and Serena Wintle, Provincial Convenor of Citizenship and Legislation, attended the 88th annual convention of the Quebec Women’s Institute held at Macdonald College.The Wintles spent a short holiday in Ontario guests of Anne and Kelly Mackenzie in Tweed.Tara and Kevin Wintle joined them in Havelock for supper on Saturday evening.Serena and Gilbert, Anne and Kelly attended the 25th anniversary party for Debbie (Taylor) and Jack Drummond at the Cordova Community Center.They spent a couple of days with Betty and Gerry Wintle in Amherstview.¦t page 16 Tuesday, July 16, 2002 ¦ THE¦ ¦ Record You never know who will make a good mother Dear Ann Landers: Thank you for your response to “No Name, No State, No Good at Lying.” Her friend, “Lucy,” wants to adopt a child, and the adoption agency will be interviewing Lucy’s friends and family.She was concerned that Lucy might not be a good mother.I was a dedicated career woman.When I became pregnant, I expected to return to work within a month after the birth.Many of my friends believed I would make a lousy mother.They thought I would put the baby in day care and visit it once a week.But that small bundle of joy transformed me completely.I quit my job and spent the next five years devoted to my children.I didn’t go back to work full time until my youngest child was 12 years old.You are right, Ann.You never know who will make a good mother.— Transformed Mom in Georgia Dear Mom in Georgia: Thank you for the words of support.Several readers took me to task for my answer, saying this poor adopted child was doomed to a life of misery.I disagree.Here’s one more on the subject: Dear Ann Landers: As an adoptive parent, I read with interest the letter from “No Name, No State, No Good at Lying.” She should know that the decision to adopt is not made lightly.It is very likely that Lucy and her husband have infertility problems or a history of miscarriages.After all, if Lucy wanted a child simply to quit working and stay home, she would have had a child by birth, if possible.She would not submit herself to a very invasive and expensive adoption process to prove her physical, emotional and financial fitness to parent a child.“No Name” has a duty to report any objective impediments to responsible parenting, such as drug abuse or violent tendencies, but she need not speculate on her friend’s motives.She should not presume to fully understand the reasons leading to Lucy’s decision to adopt.She may be more ready to care for a child than “No Name” realizes.— Know Better in Pennsylvania Dear Ann Landers: I have been di- vorced for 20 years and have given up on finding a decent man.Through the Internet, I have “interviewed” hundreds of men and looked at their photographs, and I wouldn’t date a single one of them.Here are some of my objections: Why do balding men have so much facial hair?Is it overcompensation?I do not find this attractive.Some of them look as if they fell face-first onto a porcupine.And what about those guys wearing hats?They aren’t fooling anyone.Then there are those with lots of hair — but it’s limp and looks unwashed.Some men obviously haven’t seen a toothbrush in quite a while.Others wear sunglasses, as if they are too cool to show their eyes.If these men are serious about finding a date, they should consult their sisters, daughters or other available adult females before submitting a photograph.They should ask for advice about their looks and make sure they understand personal grooming and hygiene.A picture is worth a thousand words, and they will never get a second chance to make a good first impression.— Given Up in New Jersey Dear N.J.: You are right that men (and women) who are having difficulty finding dates should ask their friends and family members to give an honest assessment of their appearance.However, I hope you are interested in more than a handsome face.Sometimes it is necessary to look beyond the photograph.Danville Marlene Brown 839-2726 Marion Sutherland has returned home after touring Newfoundland, enjoying cool sunny weather while there.She was accompanied by Carole Kydd of Vancouver, formerly of Danville.Danville Asbestos trinity United Church recently held a Shortcake social and were very pleased with the attendance.Thank you to everyone who attended this function.Also recently the United Church had a Canada Eve Hymn Sing with a good attendance and after service everyone gathered in the basement for a social hour and refreshments.Ann Landers nnnKXKi Engagement Announcement Dianne Hall of Calgary, Alberta wishes to announce the upcoming wedding of her daughter, Jody Evans to Jamie Zachary, Correspondents Editor of The Record, son of Ken and Pat Zachary of Calgary, Alberta.The wedding will take place Labor Day Weekend of 2003 in Calgary, Alberta.¦iHy-.¦iikiiiii BALDWIN’S MILLS Decadent Desserts and Art Show, Sunday, July 21, 2 p.m.to 4 p.m., at Baldwin’s Mills United Church.Featuring artists Lisa Baldwin, Jori Baldwin and Richard Kermode.Glorious desserts served by the Ladies Group.KNOWLTON Brome County Historical Society Antique and Craft Market on Museum grounds, 130 Lakeside, Knowlton on Sunday, July 21 from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Antique woodworking tools, primitives, furniture, trunks, collectibles, glass, porcelain, jewellery, books, local crafts.Visit the Museum: A fascinating collection of pioneer memorabilia, and one of the rarest WW1I airplanes in existence, complete 1919 Fokker DV1I Biplane.Spaces available.For information call (450) 243-6782.GRANBY It’s not too late to register for Summer Event 2002 taking place in Granby July 26-28 at Maison des Trinitaires Retreat Centre.The theme is Seek Justice with theme speaker, Royal Orr of Hatley, Qc, well known broadcaster and host of the TV programme Spirit Connection.There are 10 Interest Groups to choose from along with worship, music and fellowship for men, women and youth.Brochures are available in most United Churches or contact Joyce Ossing-ton, Registrar, (450) 539-5956 for information.Spend the weekend or attend daily.Register soon, after July 21 cannot guaranteed Interest Group choice.HATLEY Ice Cream Social and Sale on Saturday, July 20 at Hatley United Church from 2 p.m.to 7 p.m.Hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream with strawberries, live musical entertainment and great deals at the sale.Rain or shine.COOKSMRE Free Day Camp, Cross-Talk Ministries, July 31-August 2,10 a.m.to 3 p.m., 4 to 12 years, Cook-shire Fairgrounds.Lunch provided.Wednesday: Youth Night 7:30 p.m.to 9 p.m.Information: Roberta or Susan Sylvester (819) 889-2608.COMPTON Come celebrate with us! St.James Church Compton (Cochrane Street) will hold its 175th anniversary service on Sunday, July 21, 2002 at 10:30 a.m.For those who wish, they may bring a picnic lunch and a lawn chair.Drinks will be provided.Or there are three restaurants and two hotels nearby.At 2 p.m.there will be a play in the Church re-enacting the building of the first St.James Church.All are welcome.Wheelchair accessible.BOLTON CENTRE Heritage Week at the Town Hall, Monday July 16 to Sunday, July 21, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Theme: Our Schools of Yesteryear.LENNOXVILLE - WATERVTLLE - NORTH HATLEY Lennoxville and District Community Aid will hold Blood Pressure clinics on the following dates: LENNOXVILLE - There will be a blood pressure clinic on July 16, 2002 ONLY, at the Masonic Hall, 2 Belvidere Street, Lennoxville from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.- WATERVILLE: The blood pressure clinic will be closed for the month of July 2002 and will resume August 27, 2002 as usual at the Town Hall on Main Street from 2 to 3:30 p.m.-NORTH HATLEY: Friday, August 2, 2002, at the Library on Main Street, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.• • • This column accepts items announcing events organized by chuidies, service dubs and recognized charitable institutions for a $600 fee, $900 for 2 insertions cf same notice, $1200 for 3 publications.Maximum 35 words Ifycu have more than 35 words the charge willbe $1000 per insertion.Requests should be mailed, well in advance, toThe Record, PD.Bax 1200, Shabrooke, Quebec, J1H 5L6, be signed and indude a telephone number and payment Telephone requests will not be accepted.Admission charges and trade names will he drifted Nn darypg ¦ THEm i RECORD Tuesday, July 16, 2002 page 17 CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present Each letter in the cipher stands for another Today's duo: K equals L “UYIW AE FRWX OTM IYGHWS OTMG Y M G Y .” - Y X C 0 FYGRTK “EMVVWEE: YX AEKYXC TU SYK- WXS AX Y EWY TU WXDO." -WDYX WEYG PREVIOUS SOLUTION — ‘In my opinion, I was the best that’s ever been." — Four-time heavyweight champion Evander Holytield (c) 2002 by NEA, Inc.7-16 Kit n’ Carlyle Herman lwright@ic.net i'/v\ NoT 6olri