The record, 22 novembre 2000, mercredi 22 novembre 2000

To sell anything & everything.To find out what's happening in your community Record Classifieds Sherbrooke: 569-9525 Knowlton: 242-1188 THE The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Subscribe to ¦ ¦THf RECORD Sherbrooke: 569-9528 Knowlton: 242-1188 65 CENTS Wednesday, November 22, 2000 Art For All Danville artist Renald Gauthier and Micheline Grondin, director of the local art gallery, are hoping Danville’s annual street art symposium will become more bilingual next year.For the story, please see page 9.STEPHEN MACDOUGALL/SPECIAL Grocer assaulted by armed bandit The owner of the Ascot Metro was beaten and robbed in the store’s parking lot shortly after 2 p.m.yesterday afternoon by a masked bandit.The proprietor was preparing to take the store’s deposits to the bank when a man wearing a ski mask and wielding a gun demanded the money.A struggle ensued and the robber made off with the store’s deposits.The owner has been hospitalized for injuries received after being punched by the assailant.Sherbrooke Regional Police Force spokesman Michel Martin said police recovered the firearm at the scene of the crime.He added that though they have no description of the assailant, officers are undertaking “verifications” to see if they can come up with more clues.Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact Sherbrooke police at 821-5555 or 821-5544.BQwatching for illegal voters in B-M The Bloc Québécois riding association of Brome-Missisquoi is issuing a warning to anyone considering voting illegally.In a news release the riding association states that in the last provincial election a Parti Québécois poll representative saw three different people voting illegally.They were reported to the Director General of Elections and two of them were later fined $500.“This time, based on past experience, the Brome-Missisquoi Bloc campaign director is drilling his poll representatives to detect any person voting illegally,” the news release says.“The names of those persons will then be handed over to the legal staff of the General Election Director, for prosecution.” Bloc has two-point lead on Liberals in Shefford - poll If a CROP poll released last evening by CKSH-TV and La Voix de L’Est is to be believed, Diane St-Jacques’ jump to the Liberal party failed to combine the support she had as a Progressive Conservative with the support the Liberals received in the last federal election.The poll estimates that Bloc Québécois candidate Michel Benoit is leading with 45 per cent support while St-Jacques has 43 per cent.Jean-Jacques Treyvaud of the Canadian Alliance received 5 per cent, Elizabeth Morey of the New Democratic party received 4 per cent and Audrey Castonguay of the Progressive Conservative party received 3 per cent.Nicolas Cousineau of the Marijuana Party was not listed in the poll.These numbers excluded 17 per cent of respondents who declared themselves as undecided, four per cent of voters who refused to answer the question and another four per cent who plan to nullify their vote or refrain from voting.If those figures are taken into account, 34 per cent of voters supported the BQ 32 per cent supported the Liberals, 4 per cent supported the Alliance, 3 per cent supported the NDP and 2 per cent supported the PCs.@br:Mitigating factors @tx:The poll indicates that 75 per cent of those who lent their support to the BQ are “quite likely to vote on Nov.27.” On the Liberal side, the number rises to 82 per cent.Of those who said they would be voting for the Bloc, 77 per cent say the party is definitely the only option they are considering.For the Liberals, that number is lower, at 64 per cent.Among those voting for the Alliance, NDP and PC parties, upwards of 40 per cent of their supporters say they may change their vote.Though the Liberals trail the Bloc in this poll, 68 per cent of respondents said they expect the Liberal party to form the next government of Canada.The findings of the survey are based on telephone interviews with 400 respondents.The study was undertaken by the CROP polling firm between Nov.15 and 19, 2000 for CKSH television and La Voix de L’Est.Respondents are residents of the federal riding of Shefford who are at least 18 years of age.This poll has a margin of error of 5 percent, 19 times out of 20.ORIGINAL MICROFILMED AT VARYING INTENSITIES BECAOSE THE TENT IS PRINTED ON GREYISH OR COLOR BACKGROUND page 2 Wednesday, November 22, 2000 — THEn Record When police rely on trickery, deception and entrapment The fact that many serious crimes remain unsolved has often very little to do with police incompetence, lack of determination or even limited budgets.We simply live in a society where fairness and justice is considered as important as our need to be protected from crime and therefore, we do not allow police ingenuity to be free from legal restraints.Certain investigative techniques, although very effective, are simply considered offensive and violate our sense of fair play and decency.For example, if police investigators were permitted by law to impersonate defence attorneys or members of the clergy in order to secure incriminating evidence from their suspects many more criminals would naturally be convicted.However, such methods would bring the administration of justice into disrepute and, as such, are vigorously condemned by our courts.When it comes to getting the goods on suspected criminals it should come as no surprise that police techniques vary according to the class and type of crime.In typical cases of theft of property or physical violence investigators can practically always rely on the cooperation of victims and witnesses to track down the offenders.When investigating such crimes it is not unusual for the police to find physical evidence such as fingerprints or traces of DNA material.Tricks and deception is the name of THE GAME However, when it comes to “victimless” or “consensual” crimes such as prostitution, gambling and drug offences, not only is it impossible to determine how many crimes are being committed it is equally futile to think that they can all be solved.Because of the inherent difficulties in combating such crimes police are often obliged to rely on deception, tricks, decoys, informers, and undercover operations in the hopes of gaining the trust of their suspects and ultimately obtaining the type of incriminating admissions that can make a conviction practically in- evitable.One such police technique involves the use of the “target plant” where officers posing as criminals, befriend their target by disclosing details of crimes they pretend to have committed.Once a relationship of trust is established they offer their target a very lucrative opportunity to commit the same type of crime for which the target is suspected but on the condition that he can convince them of his capability of filling his side of the contract.However strange as it may sound, murderers, under such circumstances, are prone to disclose their crimes to undercover officers.When the disclosure by the target accurately describes the killing, and provides details of the crime known only to the killer and the police, the undercover operation is considered a success.One such case was examined under close legal scrutiny, all the way to the Supreme Court.The accused was the suspect in the murder of a nun.He refused to give a statement after his arrest so the police set up an undercover operation whereby an officer was placed in his cell.He told the accused that he was involved in the illegal cigarette trade, prostitution, and other criminal activities and arranged to meet the accused outside of jail.After developing a friendship with the accused, the undercover officers introduced him to his partners and offered him a job on the condition that he be able to kill, if necessary.He asked the accused to give them proof from his past to show that the was capable of killing.Initially the accused refused to answer but undercover officers pushed for answers.Finally, when the accused realized that this was his only way of getting the contract, he described in detail how he had killed the nun.The accused argued that the statement given to the police violated Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms because he wasn’t informed of the right to retain an attorney.However, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that at the time of the incriminating statement the suspect was not detained and that furthermore the police conduct was not likely to shock the community or cause the accused’s statements not to be free and voluntarily.While our courts give the police latitude to prevent and detect crime they rarely hesitate to condemn those who step outside the boundaries in the use of trickery and deception.As with most legal principles the real difficulties occur when judges are faced with having to determine whether any contested police strategy crossed the line of what is acceptable.Beware of entrapment The doctrine of entrapment is a good example.Although the word, “entrapment” often conveys the notion of some sinister and outrageous government conduct, in criminal law, entrapment occurs when the police offer a target the opportunity to commit a crime without having a reasonable suspicion that the target had already been engaged in the criminal activity.It also applies when the officers go beyond providing an opportunity and induce a person into the commission of an offence.Under such circumstances the de- fence of entrapment excuses an accused from liability.On a strict legal basis, only in the clearest of cases will a judge order a stay of proceedings despite a finding of guilt but only after the accused has proven on a balance of probabilities that had the police not induced him to commit a crime he would never have been willing to commit it.However, this does not prevent police from suggesting drug transactions to suspects as part of a overall investigation in areas where the traffic of drugs is widespread.We don’t accept police entrapment out of conviction that this technique simply results in the commission of crimes by people who would not otherwise have become involved in criminal conduct.Equally important is our belief that the police have no business committing crimes or engaging in unlawful activity just to ensnare others.Such conduct violates the principle of the rule of law.Next time you feel tempted to criticize the police for their poor rate in solving certain crimes perhaps you should ask yourself if it is simply part of the price we must all pay for not allowing them to trample on our rights whenever they conduct their investigations.Education Fund Daniel Dubois of Farnham pictured here with his wife Monique is S127,522 richer after winning in the Loto 6/49.The couple who will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary next year plan to use the money to help their two children pursue their education.Henry R.Keyserlingk Weather Today: Intermittent snow.High near minus 2.Winds northwesterly 15 to 30 km/h.Thursday: Intermittent snow.Low near minus 7.High near minus 3.Probability of precipitation 70 per cent.Friday: Variable cloudiness.Low near minus 8.High near minus 2.Saturday: Cloudy with 30 per cent probability of flurries.Low near minus 4.High near plus 3.Ben by Daniel Shelton \rs mm PRETTY GOOP TIGER, PONT YOU THINK?mm.LETS SEE LOOK G'ANfiA! CAN YOU TELL WHAT IS1 IT'S U/WM.PHEW/ THAT WAS A CLOSE ONE/ VERY WELL RONE.TOO TIGER.' LOOKS EXACTLY AS IT SH0ULP if UMVC I (WISTIGERfjjj THEi Wednesday, November 22, 2000 page 3 New curriculum means new report cards at ETSB The new 12-page report card may seem a little confusing to parents at first glance, but officials say it won't be so bad once it’s been explained.Parents of students entering elementary school this year may feel they need a course themselves to help understand the new report cards.“It will only be confusing if the teacher and the parents don’t have the opportunity to understand the new program that the ministry is putting out,” said Dennis McCullough, director of educational services at the Eastern Townships School Board.“We’re talking about an educational reform, we’re not just talking about changing a text book.This is A to Z.” Two GRADES, one cycle Under the educational reforms put in place this school year by the provincial education ministry, the days of Grades One and Two are over, replaced by Cycle One, which covers both years.Cycle One is the first place the school system is introducing the new reforms, with the program being phased in over the next several years.Faced with the new curriculum, ETSB officials realized last year the old report card no longer met the needs of the new system.A committee was formed to put together a report card that meets the new standards and covers the two academic years (or eight terms) of Cycle One.A final version of the new report card was put together by the committee and the principals of the board in September.But then the ETSB learned the new report cards were to be the responsibility of the individual schools.Nevertheless, the ETSB has made the report card available to the schools to use if they wish.What parents are beginning to see now is a 12-page report card that no longer contains numerical marks or the familiar A, B, C, grades.Those grades have been replaced by terms like “Having Difficulty,” “Progressing as Expected,” or “Progressing Beyond Expectations.” The grades given are also more in depth, with each course giving marks in four different areas, known as “Competencies.” The students also get graded for their overall approach to school, in categories such as “Intellectual,” “Methodological,” “Personal and Social,” and “Communication.” The new report card covers all of Cycle One, so it has been printed on thicker paper to ensure it survives the two full school years it covers.Pages two, three and four contain the student’s marks.Four pages of the report card are set aside for teacher’s comments, while the remaining four pages are dedicated to explaining the criteria for the marks given.McCullough explained that the elementary schools have two options: They can present the report cards to parents along with a parent-teacher conference to explain the new system, or they can meet with the parents and give them a verbal report on their child’s progress for Term One.But by next term the new report cards must be distributed and explained to parents.Needs parent’s understanding “We have to ensure the parents have an information meeting on the new program,” McCullough said.“The school has a responsibility to ensure the program is put in place and that the parents understand it.” McCullough said the new curriculum requires more contact between parents and teachers, not just the occasional parent-teacher night.It will also mean more work for teachers.“There is going to be more tracking of where a youngster is at all the time, not just at the end of the term,” McCullough said.“There’s more work involved, no question.” However McCullough says if the new curriculum is approached with teamwork and cooperation, it should actually take teachers less time.Learning curve But just how the new curriculum and its report card will work out in the long run remains to be seen.He said the school board and the schools themselves are still learning how it will all work, and parent input will also have to be a factor.“This is just a prototype, not a finished product,” McCullough said of the new report card.“It’s our first attempt and we are trying to make sure we are in line with the reform and that communication with the parents is in line with what is happening to their children in the classroom.” If gambling has become more than just a game for you, call Gambling: help and referral, toll-free: 1-800-461-0140.Anytime.loto-québec Gambling should remain a game. page 4 Wednesday, November 22, 2000 — THE Heart-warming remedies for winter weather Townshippers’ Association ——- offers some heart-warm- KEEPING ing remedies for the win- IN TOUCH ter wind which blows.A prime Townshippers’ example is the Townships Association Book & Music Event last Sun- -— day at Uplands, where some 50 people tasted of poetic pleasures and musical delights, not to mention the scrumptious goodies and rollicking laughter.This very special event was brought to us by the Heritage and Cultural Affairs Committee, namely Brenda Hartwell, Bev Smith and Stuart Robinson, and the many collaborating authors and musicians.It was exquisitely organized and offered one of the best chances around to get a real Townships gift.If you couldn’t be there, don’t despair.Just pop on over to Townshippers’ office, where you can still get a bit of Townships music or books.For a limited time, we have an excellent selection of literary and musical gems on hand, in the form of CDs, audio cassettes or books by Townships musicians and authors.This includes, of tourse, thefrew CD, A Townships Noël.Another excellent excuse to drop in at Townshippers’ is to stroke our luxurious polar fleece sweaters and vests, or the Townships tartan scarves and ties.A few strokes should convince you that they would make cherished gifts for yourself or others who really enjoy feeling cozy when the winter wind blows.Concert Noel 2000 Yet another opportunity for good cheer is coming up Saturday evening, Dec.9, in Magog at the St-Patrice Church.It’s the Concert Noël 2000, offering Christ- mas music for 150 voices and instruments and featuring Stéphanie Pothier as guest soloist and Donald Patriquin as the musical director.Tickets are available at Townshippers’ two offices and are only $15 or, for students and golden agers, $10.Admission for children aged 10 or younger is free.A Christmas carol This year’s edition of the CBC reading of The Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.on Dec.15 at the Beulah United Church in Ayer's Cliff.Stand by for more details - but also put aside a little something to bring along with you.Namely, people attending the reading organized by Townshippers’ Association are asked to bring a non perishable food item and a donation for the local food basket campaign.Mark this on your December calendar as an important tonic for the heart.We look forward to seeing you Come see us at our offices located at 2355 Galt West, Sherbrooke, and 203 Principale, Cowansville.Or if you can’t make the trip, Townshippers’ Association is just a phone call away at (819) 566-5717 or (450) 263-4422.Fax us at (819) 566-0271 or (450) 263-6317, or e-mail us at ta@townshippers.qc.ca.Our website is always open at www.townshippers.qc.ca.Keeping in Touch is a weekly column presented by Townshippers' Association PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Donald Patriquin holds the Christmas CD featuring choirs of the Townships.“The Alexander Galt Christmas Basket Campaign99 RECORD and ALEXANDER GALT REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Imite you to drop off your non-perishable food and donations (before December 15th).The baskets will benefit families within flic ETSB School Board.DROP-OFF POINTS Lennoxville VAUDRY'S FLOWER SHOP 49 BELVIDERE ,563-7272.Sherbrooke 1195 Galt St.East Thanks tor your 569-9525 Please give generously! Magog Township rejects Magog’s merger offer During their Nov.6 meeting, Magog Township’s town councillors unanimously rejected an offer from the Town of Magog to amalgamate, opting instead to pursue amalgamation discussions with Orford Township.They pointed to the fact that the municipality is actively trying to regionalize police services, waste management, fire protection, emergency management planning and municipal courts.The resolution noted that the proposition would only include the Southern portion of Orford Township.Both Magog Township and Orford Township are already in discussions to merge the two municipalities while the Town of Magog is engaged in merger talks with Omerville.Municipal councillor Serge Poulin, who proposed the motion, also noted that forced amalgamations have never produced the intended results and that the Town of Magog is currently reorganizing its administrative system.Councillors said they favored the amalgamation of the entire MRC (regional municipal council) into one town.Briefs Blood Donor Clinics Tuesday, Nov.21 Coaticook organized by the Lions Club of Coaticook Elie-Carrier Community Centre, 464 Merrill Street 1 p.m.to 8 p.m.Objective: 245 donors Thursday, Friday Nov.23,24 Sherbrooke The Optimist Club and The 52e Ambulance de Campagne of Sherbrooke in collaboration with TVA-Téle 7, CHLT 630 and La Tribune Belvédere Place, 340 Belvédere Street South 1 p.m.to 8 p.m.Objective: 225 donors Thursday, Nov.30, 2000 Cowansville in collaboration with the Cowansville Correctional Service, the Lions Club, the Cowansville Police Department and le Domaine du Parc Le Domaine du Parc Shopping Centre, 175 Principale Street 10:30 a.m.to 8 p.m.Objective: 250 donors_______________ Wednesday, November 22, 2000 page 5 ¦ them Record Danville mill rate hike linked to government pressure By Stephen McDougall Special to The Record Danville A 10 per cent increase in Danville’s property evaluations is the result of higher costs and provincial government pressure to update evaluation rolls, director general Michel Lecours said Tuesday.“We got a letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs that told us our evaluations were inconsistent and unequal, so we had them revised this year so houses closer reflect the market values,” he said.“It used to be one house was worth $35,000, and the one right next to it $85,000.Now the lower valued house is closer to the higher valued house.A bungalow in Danville going for $37,000 is not normal.” According to a financial report issued last week, the total evaluation increase for the town is $12 million, an average increase of 10 percent.But neither Lecours nor mayor Charles Noble would say if that will mean a similar increase in property taxes for the coming year.“It all depends on the mill rate we set in the upcoming budget,” said Noble.“The property values may increase, but we may reduce the mill rate to keep the tax bills stable.” The new mill rate will be included in the town’s budget speech scheduled for sometime in December.Last year’s mill rate was increased by nine cents to offset low evaluation rates and higher spending.Core Danville residents saw an average increase of four percent in their taxes, while residents from the Shipton area saw their taxes go up by an average 10 percent.Noble admitted the new evaluations, which will be in effect for the next three years, will mean tax increases for some residents next year.“Some people came up to me and said their evaluations were too low, that they could not sell their houses for such a value,” he said.“They don’t mind the tax increase if it means they can sell their houses for more.” Noble also argued that with a stronger economy, some Danville houses are being sold for more than they are worth.Lecours agreed with that, arguing that with a stronger real estate market, the Quebec government wants municipal evaluations to keep pace.“If we had reduced the evaluations instead of raising them, Quebec would have asked us a lot of questions about how we manage our finances,” he said.“The rule is if an evaluation role is being revised, especially after a period of six years, the law requires it be indexed to the market.” But despite claims of a stronger real estate market in Danville, both Noble Briefs Online election results to be made available Internet junkies will be able to follow the election results first hand next Monday night, thanks to the Natural Resources Canada web site.The web site, which uses the National Atlas of Canada, will begin posting election results as of 10:15 p.m.Eastern Standard Time, after all of the polls have closed.Results will be updated every five minutes, and Internet users can track regional voting patterns and overall trends.The election maps used are a combination of the National Atlas’ mapping expertise and information from Elections Canada on results in the ridings.Visual analysis of the vote, including maps and charts can be downloaded from the web site.The service is free to all Internet users.The web site can be found at http://atlas.gc.ca.Granby Hospital benefit There will be an amateur talent show at the Palace theatre in Granby Nov.22 and 23 to raise money for the Granby Hospital Foundation.The show will be held at 7:30 each night at the Palace theatre, 135 Principale, Granby.Some 50 employees of the Granby Hospital will present a variety of acts reviving the memories of Christmas’ past.Tickets cost $10, with children under ten costing $2 each.Ticket holders will also get a guest pass to the Interplus gym.Not too late to register for federal vote If you aren’t on the voter’s list yet, you’ll have to wait until election day.The revision period for the voter’s list officially closed on Tuesday, Nov.21 at 6 p.m.In order to vote, your name and address must be properly inscribed on the voter’s list.If you missed the deadline you can still register to vote at your polling station on election day, Monday, Nov.27.To register you must present a valid piece of identification, showing your name address and signature.In the 1997 general federal election some 415,000 people registered on election day.This year twice that number are expected to register for the vote at the last minute.For more information check out the Elections Canada web site at www.elections.ca, or call the Enquiries Unit at 1-800-INFO-VOTE.and Lecours admitted that the majority of lots at the town-sponsored Comptais St.development have still not been sold.The project was started five years ago and building started soon after Magnola announced it would build its Magnesium plant in nearby Asbestos, creating over 300 permanent jobs.But few Magnola employees chose to live in Danville, and fewer still wanted to buy a new house on Comptais St.Lecours said at least 20 lots have yet to be sold.But he denied increased property evaluations will hinder sales on Comptais St.by jacking up sale prices.“Our property values and present tax rates are very competitive compared to Asbestos or Victoriaville, so price is not the problem,” he said.Both he and Noble admitted the cost of running Danville has increased since it was merged with Shipton last year.Some spending included the purchase of a new fire truck, worth $241,000, the expansion of the town hall and the fire hall, improvements to the water filtration plant and the buying of trucks and other vehicles to repair roads and clear the snow.“We did things that should have been done years ago,” said Noble.“We had to modernize our facilities to make sure services would be maintained.” In the mayor’s financial report, the town spent $2,926,315 by the first of November, when it had forecast last year a total spending of $2,869,289.Included in the spending difference was $55,000, the cost for upgrading the evaluation rolls.But Lecours claimed the extra spending would be covered by past surplus funds from Danville and Shipton totaling $157,000.One unforeseen budget problem will be salaries for the town’s 24 full-time and part-time employees, who presently earn between $10 and $15 per hour.Lecours said their labour contract with the town ends at the end of the year.“I would be kidding you if I said a raise in pay will not be asked for in the new contract.I just don’t know by how much.” Lecours said residents who want to contest next year’s evaluation increase can apply to the Asbestos MRC offices at the Asbestos town hall.He said the deadline is May 1.Electioneering to their own tune Sherbrooke After swaying some voters by swaying his hips, Canadian Alliance candidate Mark Quinlan is hoping to sing his way into the hearts of voters -that is if he gets his voice back.Last week, Quinlan appeared on the popular Quebec talk show “Le Grand Blond” where youth representatives from each major party were asked to answer a number of questions about their parties’ platforms while dancing to disco tunes.CIMO-FM was so impressed with the show, it decided to invite Sherbrooke riding candidates to a radio-debate on Thursday morning where they would get a chance to sing their platforms to a favorite tune.“After they saw my dancing debate they thought they’d like to do a singing debate,” Quinlan told the Record.CIMO promotion’s associate Danielle Phaneuf said the singing debate was the brainchild of the morning comedy team.She said the station was asked to do a show about the election, but it did not want to do anything “traditional”.Phaneuf said the four main candidates have accepted the challenge.Aside from Quinlan, incumbent Bloc Québécois MP Serge Cardin, Liberal Jean-François Rouleau and Conservative Mark L’Heureux will also belt out a tune to sway voters.The singing debate will air Thursday at 7 a.m.during the morning comedy show.The two-part debate will begin with each candidate getting a minute to explain their party platform to an eight-year-old.Then they will have three minutes to sing the tenor of their platform to a favorite tune.They will be ac- companied on the piano by well known pianist Fred Farrugia.Cardin and Rouleau, who are both dads, have more experience talking to children.But L’Heureux, who has a music degree from the University of Sherbrooke, may have a distinct advantage in the musical trial.In the meantime, Quinlan is worried that he is so exhausted from his political career that he may not be able to launch a singing career.Quinlan, who is drained after five weeks on the campaign trail, was forced to call in sick for Tuesday night’s debate before Sherbrooke’s Chamber of Commerce.When the Record talked to him Tuesday afternoon, he was on his way to a clinic.“I’m disappointed,” he said.“I really wanted to be there because it’s the last debate." But Quinlan said he had to rest up so he could come back fighting for the crucial last few days of campaigning.Quinlan, who is ready and willing to take a risk, will also try and gather youth support for his party with an appearance on Musique Plus, the Quebec equivalent of Much Music.“I don’t know what they want me to do yet, but I’ll do whatever they ask me to do,” he said.Quinlan said he is also scheduled to appear on Newsworld Friday.“I’m honestly pretty booked,” said a feverish Quinlan.“This is pretty crappy timing.This is the worst timing in the world.” Quinlan’s main organizer Georges Vallée, who is also exhausted from the campaign trail, is in the hospital. page 6 Wednesday, November 22, 2000 iTHEi Community Forum Letters to the Editor TUE W Widens KMENTUE ANDTUE U&Ç'NOTS.THE- COCkET WOULD E£ rftV.'.T.VI BÏVtAV.V.^, dolighan@home.com Former mayor couldn’t even run a town Dear Editor, In response to an article written in The Record, a couple of weeks ago, concerning Mr.Andre Leroux, Bloc Québécois candidate for Brome Mis-sisquoi.Mr.Leroux, how could you tell a reporter such rubbish?YOU DID NOT BUY THE BRIGHAM UNITED CHURCH! The municipality did! IT HAS NEVER BEEN MADE INTO A CULTURAL CENTRE.Possibly that was tne intention of the municipality, but it has never come to pass.Are you not aware that the church is now condemned, because of your negligence?Sure you are! You had an architect come in, and this person told you NOT TO DIG NEAR THE FOUNDATION.That didn’t make any difference to you - you went ahead and started to dig close to the foundation, and what happened, the wall crumbled.You did not build a new municipal garage - do you not remember the referendum concerning this?The people spoke and it was overwhelmingly against such a building - so you renovated the one already there beside the municipal offices.I wonder why you are not mayor of Brigham any more?Is it because of the things you did for your own glory and not for the citizens of the municipality?The money you spent unwisely, the huge debts you incurred, that no one actually new about, the things you took upon yourself to do, without consulting the people.The government grants you received for certain projects, but used for other things, (e.g.grant for youth activities).You must know that the people began to see through you, and realized that this kind of administration had to stop, and it did, because the people spoke! Just ask the new Brigham administration about the discrepancies that they found out about after they took over from Mr.Leroux.Considering your ‘track record’ do you really think that the people in Brome Missisquoi, especially in the Brigham area will give you a majority vote?I don’t think so.You couldn’t honestly run a municipality, how could you run our constituency?People in Brome Missisquoi, wake up, and realize that the candidate for the Bloc IS NOT THE PERSON TO REPRESENT US IN OTTAWA! Yours truly, Norma Sherrer Trustee, Brigham United Church Citizen of Brigham Some election thoughts Dear Editor, Perhaps I’m a little late expressing my opinion about the upcoming election.But here it is.When I first came to this country in 1954, I was young and alone but old enough to understand politics.Some people call politics a dirty word.It always seemed to imply conversations behind everybody’s back.I had been a union steward and learned many things as an honest and innocent bystander.I learned that it seems to add up as a fact of life that things are sometimes a disguise for religion or belief.For, instance many wars have been instigated under the name of beliefs.Some for greed, jealousy, competition and many other reasons.When I first came, there were two parties: Liberal and Conservative.Not a bad system to run a country compared to my home country of birth.They try to run a government with 11 political parties.Try to divide our federal government into seats from 11 parties.What would our parliament look like?Right now, the Bloc should have no place in Ottawa.Separation.Their members are mostly turncoats - federal provincials under a guise of goodwill, etc.They do not represent Quebec taxpayers, only themselves.Going back in history, the Roman Catholic Church and the priests and bishops could run the lives of Quebec citizens and the population naive (illiterate).That is the reason they invented language laws, etc.to drive intelligent and better educated folks out of Quebec.It is about time Quebec taxpayers stand up and be counted as Canada builders instead of stopping progress for the future by talking sweet to Quebec citizens.Right now, I really do not know if I should vote.B.Q.- out of the question.Liberals?Leader Charest -1 wish he had never left Ottawa to fight the Bloc there.Liberal Price -1 like him as a person and perhaps he might be able to represent us?P.C.- They have been losing credibility in Ottawa.Alliance-A newcomer and not enough experience federally.N.D.P.-1 wished they were stronger than they are.Remember Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia were N.D.P.1 used to like their stand on social issues and there were many.I liked it when there were three federal parties, N.D.P.in the middle (balance of power).Anyway, I just hope there will come some good out of this election.I might hope the federal Liberals will have learned something too, so they can continue their unfinished business (promises made in previous election).So if the taxpayers are smart and believe in common sense, they will elect Liberals again to let them finish at least for another four years.Casey Vriesendorp Ayer's Cliff THE P.0.Box 1200 Sherbrooke J1H 5L6 or 1195 Galt E, Sherbrooke JIG 1Y7 Fax: 819-56*3945 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com WEBsrre: www.sherbrookerecord.com Randy Kinneak Publisher .(819) 569-9511 Sharon McCully Editor .(819)5696345 Sunil Mahtani Corresp.Editor .(819) 5696345 Richard Lessard Prod.Mcr.(819) 569-9931 Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman .(819) 569-9931 Francine Thibault Prod, Superv.(819)5694856 DEPARTMENTS Accounting .(819)5699511 Advertising .(819)5699525 Circulation.(819)5699528 Newsroom .(819)5696345 Knowlton office 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) 243-5155 MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 year 114.40 8.01 9.18 $131.59 6 MONTHS 59.00 4.13 4.73 $67.86 3 MONTHS 30.00 2.10 2.41 $34.51 Out of Quebec residents do not include PST.Rates for other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record was founded on February 7,1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by UniMedia Company, a subsidiary of Hollinger Canadian Newspapers L.P.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CNA.QCNA The Record welcomes your letters to the editor.Please be sure to sign your letter and include a telephone number. Wednesday, November 22, 2000 page 7 — - ¦ ' .'THE» RECORD Federalists agree on merits of federalism at BU debate Quinlan carries the day with tough questions Lennoxviile There was a discipline problem at Bishop’s University on Monday evening.People were talking out of turn, interrupting speakers, wandering way off topic, yelling at each other, trading insults, questioning authority and generally misbehaving.No it was not a classroom gone awry.It was the all-candidates debate at Centennial Theater and it was more entertaining than informative.About 80 students and members of the Lennoxviile community turned up for the debate which spotlighted Liberal candidate Jean-François Rouleau, Canadian Alliance candidate Mark Quinlan, and Progressive Conservative candidate Mark L’Heureux, who is a political science student at Bishop’s.Rather than being an all-candidates debate that allowed voters to choose between the various political alternatives in the federal election, the evening was more of an all-federalist-candidates’ de bate, allowing the federalist crowd to determine which federalist candidate they would support.If there was a winner in the debate it was Mark Quinlan who repeatedly challenged Rouleau to defend the actions of the Liberal government.Often forced to refer to prepared notes.Rouleau tried to accentuate the positive, glossing over past cuts to federal transfer payments and insisting on current tax cuts and reinvestment in health care and education.“Mr.(Finance Minister Paul) Martin did a good job and we are reinvesting now,” Rouleau said.“We are going to cut taxes and that’s not just a promise, it’s going to happen.Rouleau added that voters must send him to Ottawa to ensure Sherbrooke is represented by someone in government and the region gets its fair share of surplus spending.L’Heureux pointed out that the Liberal government was simply handing taxpayers back the money they had given to the government after being overtaxed for the past few years.“They slashed transfer payments and kept taxes high and now they are handing us back our own money,” L’Heureux said, adding that the Tory party would prefer to spend more of the surplus paying down the debt and invest some in social spending.Rouleau, who skipped the debate at the University of Sherbrooke two weeks ago, repeatedly complained that incumbent Bloc Québécois MP Serge Cardin was absent and accused him of not being interested in the concerns of anglophone voters in Lennoxviile.Ironically, the Sherbrooke city councillor was himself playing hooky from one of the regular council meetings he vowed House by allowing free votes on such things as the death penalty and abortion, and greater respect for Quebec.On the issue of educational spending, all three candidates said the federal government must reinvest in transfer payments to the provinces.L’Heureux said the government must invest in research and development to ensure youths are ready for jobs in the new economy.He also pointed out his party would also propose that student aid not be taxed and that graduates receive a tax break to kick-start their careers.Quinlan proposed the federal government give back what it took out of education spending and stay out of that and all areas of provincial jurisdiction.“This country works well when each respects the other’s jurisdiction,” he said, adding that fights over maples leafs and fleur-de-lys are childish.“What we want is cooperative federalism.” Rouleau said the Liberals have begun spending more on universities and that will benefit the region with its two universities and two colleges.And he repeated his plea that Sherbrooke area voters send him to Ottawa to ensure the region gets its due.To the audience’s disappointment, the trio had little to say about regional issues aside from voicing unanimous support for Sherbrooke’s Cité des Rivières project.PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL This candidates' debate found all parties on the same federalist ground.to attend to avoid quitting while running for federal office.Quinlan, who spoke off the cuff, was repeatedly asked why he does not support his leader Stockwell Day’s positions in support of the death penalty, against abortion, and in favor of toughening up the Young Offenders Act to try 14-year-olds as adult criminals.“You’re going to be a minority in your own party,” accused l’Heureux.“Better to be a minority in government than in a party that will be dead after the election,” Quinlan retaliated.Quinlan said that unlike other parties which enforce party discipline, the Canadian Alliance would allow MPs to vote according to their own conscience and in harmony with the wishes of constituents.“I’m not for putting children of 13 behind bars, I’m against my party on that one too,” Quinlan said, adding that he had to choose the party that came closest to a majority of his opinions.He said the Canadian Alliance got his vote for its platform which includes reducing taxes, increasing democracy in the When tilings seem 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slightly more than 18,000 votes, compared to 13,000 for the Bloc Québécois, despite the fact that the federalist sector split its support, giving 8,000 votes to the Liberals.Price’s jump to the Liberal party last September has made this year’s contest into a race between the Bloc and the Liberals and bodes well for Price, given the fact that the combined federalist vote nearly doubled the Bloc turnout last time around.Young hopefuls Mary-Ann Dewey Plante of the Conservatives and Canadian Alliance candidate Marc Carrier have performed well despite their relative inexperience, but are hampered by their anonymity and their parties’ scant popularity in Quebec, and don’t pose much of a federalist vote-splitting threat for the Liberals.Bloc Québécois In spite of the 1997 results, Bloc candidate Gaston Leroux says his party has an excellent chance, due to a past history of strong Bloc support in the region.Before the boundaries of the current Compton-Stanstead riding were created in 1997, three separate Bloc MPs served the area, Leroux said.Combined with a voter backlash against Price for party flip-flopping, and the absence of the “Charest effect”, Leroux is optimistic about reclaiming the riding.Born in Montreal, Leroux worked in social work and communications before switching to teaching and work as a comedian in the 1980s.In 1993 he was elected Bloc MP for Richmond-Wolfe, which included part of the current Compton-Stanstead region at the time.He was narrowly defeated by Conservative André Bachand in the 1997 elections for the new riding of Richmond-Arthabaska, but remained involved in politics as an aide to then Bloc leader Michel Gauthier.The Bloc platform includes greater unemployment insurance benefits, especially for women and the young, larger social transfers to the provinces in the domains of health and education, stronger legislation to combat organized crime and lower taxes for families, specifically raising the non-taxable rate for low-income families from $14,000 to $35,000 annually.The Bloc would also attempt to improve job training opportunities to better serve the needs of the regions, protect subsidies for farmers in the face of U.S.and international opposition, and offer greater tax credits and opportunities for training to the agricultural community.The Bloc has already proven itself in the House by influencing health care L( Marc Carrier Canadian Alliance Gaston Leroux Bloc Québécois W I • i 1 David Price Liberal Mary Ann DeweyHante, Conservative funding, unemployment insurance and other issues, Leroux added.As for the issue of sovereignty, Leroux said the question remains up to the government and the people of Quebec to discuss when the time is right, but that the present race involves a federal election and not a referendum.Liberals Price could not be reached for comment yesterday, but said earlier in the campaign the Liberals are the only alternative when compared to the separatist Bloc, right-wing Alliance or defunct Conservatives.He stressed repeatedly that MPs of the party in power are in the best position to effect change quickly for their riding, although he had to concede that opposition MPs can also have an influence, given the fact he was one until two months ago.He defended his switch to the Liberals, saying it was his constituents who demanded it and he hasn’t noticed any significant backlash.Price focused on Liberal gains of the last few years, particularly in terms of recent surpluses, tax cuts and increases in provincial transfers to health care, promoting the party’s “balanced” approach to governing.Locally, he said, Liberals would continue successful job creation programs, promote high-tech industries and jobs, and look into free-trade border zones.Progressive Conservatives At just 19-years-old, Conservative candidate Mary Ann Dewey Plante has already been a member of the party for five years, and still believes it is the only viable national alternative to the Liberals, given the regional nature of the Bloc and Canadian Alliance.The Champlain College student who lives in Rock Forest acknowledges the ailing party may not be successful in this year’s elections, but says the Conservatives will rebuild and form an integral part of the government of the future.“The Conservatives offer an alternative to the Bloc and to a federal party that hasn’t proved itself in the last seven years,” Dewey Plante said.“And it offers in Joe Clark a leader that people can trust.” The PC platform includes major increases in funding in health care, eliminating the national debt in 25 years, creating a financial safety net for farmers in case of disasters, raising funding for education and supporting environmental imperatives, Dewey-Plante said.Canadian Alliance Canadian Alliance candidate Marc Carrier contends that his party’s platform of recognizing the Constitution and lowering taxes would give greater powers to the provinces, putting an end to the endless federal-provincial bickering and resolving the Quebec sovereignty issue.Stockwell Day has proven himself as a man of his word in the Alberta legislature, as opposed to the “arrogant” federal Liberals, Carrier said, and ensures that the Alliance will not make empty promises.Rather than concerning themselves with splitting the federalist vote, individuals have an obligation to vote for their convictions to send a clear message to the government about the will of the people, he said.Natural Law Marc Roy of the Natural Law party, which took 439 votes in the last election, promotes the use of transcendental meditation to improve national well-being and decrease health care expenses.Meditation has also been shown to be effective in the reduction of repeat criminal behaviour and could be integrated into the prison system, said the 46-year-old corporate finance consultant and resident of Compton.New Democratic Party Boutique owner Christine Moore of the New Democratic Party, who garnered 587 votes in 1997, has not been visible during the campaign and could not be reached for comment.Election Results 36th general election - June 2,1997 Compton - Stanstead, Quebec Number of registered voters: 55 705 Candidate Party Number of votes Percentage Maurice Bernier BQ 13 367 32.89 Gaétan Grenier Lib.8 119 19.98 Christine Moore NDP 587 1.44 David Price PC 18 125 44.60 Lisette Proulx Nat.Law 439 1.08 Rejected ballot papers Total number of votes cast Voter turnout (%) 1 102 41 739 74.93 Area: 3 532 sq.km Major census subdivisions Ascot Ascot Corner Coaticook Compton Deauville East Angus Eaton Rock Forest Saint-Elie-d’Orford Stanstead Polling Divisions: 156 Population: 77974 Adjacent electoral district Brome-Missisquoi Frontenac - Mégantic Richmond - Arthabaska Sherbrooke Estimated number of electors for the next electoral event: 53 991 Wednesday, November 22, 2000 page 9 Art symposium hopes to become more bilingual left to right: Danville mayor Charles Noble, CLD rep.Sylvie Bellrose, gallery director Micheline Grondin and Danville artist Renald Gauthier, at gallery opening.STEPHEN MCDOUGALL/SPECIAL v By Stephen McDougall Special to The Record Danville Organizers of the annual street art symposium plan to make the event more bilingual next year given the large number of anglophone visitors and participants who attended this year’s symposium, a member of the Asbestos Municipal Regional Council said last week.“I noticed a lot of anglophones, many of them friends of mine, who traveled down from places like Ottawa and Brockville to see family who ended up spending a lot of time at the symposium,” said Marc Cantin last Thursday.“I was surprised to see so many anglophones from outside the Townships, given that we had not targeted them in our announcement and advertisements.The hope is that we can expand our list of artists to include more anglophones and give presentations in both languages.” Given two years of high attendance at the symposiums, Cantin said organizers want to invite more people from other regions of Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and the New England States.Cantin’s comments were made during the opening of a local art gallery in the town’s former municipal hall.The gallery is sponsored by the proceeds from the last two symposiums, the town of Danville, the local MRC and the Local Economic Development Centre (CLD).Micheline Grondin, the gallery’s director, said 150 paintings, most of them done by symposium artists, will be on display.The proceeds from any sale will go towards paying the gallery’s expenses.The gallery will work on a non-profit basis.Grondin said the gallery also has a permanent collection it intends to lend out to other galleries in Quebec to pro- mote Danville.“We’ll also encourage more residents to get involved in art programs, starting with the local schools,” she said.“We have the local youth centres involved in gallery activities and expect more youth will get involved through school field trips and weekend activities.” In the short term, the gallery solves an immediate problem of space for displaying works of art at the symposium, which is usually scheduled for the labour day weekend.“It was a little cramped last time because of the large number of paintings and limited space in the two church basements,” said Cantin.“We don’t expect a large increase in volume next year, so the gallery should be able to exhibit more of the symposium paintings and ease the crowding.” Cantin said the success of this fall’s symposium, which had an estimated 8,500 visitors, and the opening of this gallery could revive a long-standing dream of local officials to turn Danville into a tourist site.“This could become the North Hatley of the east,” he said, referring to the wealthy resort town south of Lennoxville.“All we have to do is work on our leisure activities and promote the area more.” The town has been slowly working towards that goal by expanding its facilities as a leisure town.According to councillor André Lapointe, officials are studying plans for another observation platform at the burbank pond, which has become a small reserve for beavers, water fowl and other animals.It has also become a local pit-stop for migrating ducks and loons heading south for the winter.“We want the platform to be high and far enough away so that the birds and animals are not disturbed, but close enough so that residents and visitors can keep up with their bird watching,” he said.Mayor Charles Noble said the town will continue to expand its bike and walking paths as funds become available.One project underway is the building of a Trans-Canada trail park and rest stop on the site of the town’s former railway station.The project is being financed by the federal government through its Youth Service program.Although work on the site will stop this week due to the onset of winter, project officials hope to resume it next spring.“A lot of the work is done,” said Stéphane Zuchoski of Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi, which manages the project.“We have most of the land excavated and the stone walls set up.As long as the government continues the program, we can finish this next year.” Besides the Depot St.rest stop, the 10 youths hired last spring have also done renovation work on two other trail rest stops- Mack Sennet Park and the Armand Leroux halt - and improvements to a hiking path that will link the trail to the Burbank pond.The Danville Art Gallery hours are the following: Closed Monday and Tuesday.Open Wednesday and Thursday, 1 to 5 pm.Friday 1 to 8 pm.Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm.STEPHEN MCDOUGALL/SPECIAL STEPHEN MCDOUGALL/SPECIAL *r-v.wir .¦ ¦ Gallery director Micheline Grondin and Danville artist Renald Gauthier with some of his work on display at the gallery.Youth Service members Mario Vdilkmcourt (on top of wall), Caroline Gagniere (lower left) and Patrick Allard (right) pose with newly-erected sign on the site of the Depot St.park project. page 10 Wednesday, November 22, 2000 ‘The Turban’: Former Quebecer a hit in New York By Elizabeth Payne Southam News He is known simply as The Turban in the celebrity-infested waters in which he swims.But today, Vikram Chatwal is not wearing one - a turban, that is.Nor is he wearing socks, a quick once-over reveals, just a rumpled polo shirt, jeans and running shoes."Sorry, I just woke up," he says rubbing a hand over bleary brown eyes and pony- tailed hair.In New York City, where Chatwal lives, he is A Name.Paparazzi regularly snap his picture wearing the trademark turban (and usually a well-tailored suit), supermodels and actresses by his side.He has a cameo (playing himself) in an upcoming Ben Stiller movie.Oh, and he is about to fly to Agra, India, where, in addition to attending a course on Knowing God by New Age icon Deepak Chopra (the father of Chatwal's friend and screenwriting partner, Gotham Chopra), he will model for Italian Vogue.But on this day, seated in the lobby of Montreal's luxurious Chateau Versailles, Chatwal's latest boutique hotel, he looks more like a polite-but-tired teenager than a wealthy 29-year-old hotelier/business-man/model/actor/screenwriter/impre-sario and man-about-town.He slouches in his chair.He speaks with a soft, thoughtful voice, punctuated by occasional yawns.And he worriedly approaches me after our interview, concerned he might have been less-than-discreet in mentioning a certain supermodel he once dated.Chatwal has returned to Montreal, the city where he grew up, to open the Chateau Versailles and Hotel Versailles, which sit across from each other on Sherbrooke Street.Among guests at the flashy opening night party (held on Chatwal's 29th birthday), were two of the Brothers Baldwin - Billy and Stephen - friends of Chatwal, who happened to be in Montreal filming a movie.Decorated in rich saffron yellows and oranges, Chateau Versailles (four heritage townhouses) and Hotel Versailles (a modern hotel tower) are the latest additions to the boutique hotel division of Hampshire Hotels and Resorts Group, the company owned by Chatwal's family.They feature the by-now-familiar boutique hotel touches - high-end design, original art, attention to detail and emphasis on service.Chatwal heads Hampshire Hotels' boutique division - something for which he appears to have a flair.His first boutique hotel, The Time, in Times Square, made such a splash when it opened in 1999 that both the hotel and its much-photographed owner (or impresario, as Chatwal would have it) became the talk of Manhattan.The opening of the Montreal hotels is just the latest in what he expects to be a continuing expansion of the Hampshire Group's boutique division.Although the concept has become somewhat watered down of late, Chatwal, who did a stint with New York investment-banking house Morgan Stanley before joining the family firm, is considered to have revolutionized boutique hotels with The Time.The sleek $42-million hotel features 200 rooms (ranging from about $230 to $5,000 US a night) in one of three primary colours -red, yellow or blue.Guests choose the colour they prefer.Each room comes with amenities to go with the colours - including blueberries, strawberries or bananas -and scents named after the colours.Chateau and Hotel Versailles, which underwent about $11 million in renovations, are not in the same strata of hipness as The Time.Nor are they as pricey.Rooms there will range from about $139 to $1,000 a night for the Hotel Versailles penthouse, in Canadian dollars, of course.The design is a mix of traditional, art deco and modem, featuring Quebec-made furniture and art.Montreal, he says, was a natural choice for the company.It is the city where the Chatwal family emigrated after leaving Ethiopia in 1984.And it is the dty where the family bought its first hotel - The Crescent, long since sold.It is also an "international city," now known for culture and tourism more than for commerce, he says.Chatwal spends most days at the Hampshire Group's corporate headquarters in midtown Manhattan ("I get into the office about 10.1 read my horoscope online, then I catch up with my assistant).He spends the morning meeting with the company's design and operational teams discussing existing and planned boutique hotels.He usually eats lunch at his desk, and spends much of the afternoon working on the strategic end of things - acquisitions, financing and direction of the family business.Chatwal is at the office until about 7 p.m., and then he gets ready for the other side of his job - his social life, something he takes very seriously.Celebrities, after all, may be included among his friends, but they also provide great promotion and advertising possibilities."It is all very important, because it is complementary to the business.It is my part-time job." One of many.Chatwal is also part-owner of New York's trendy Joe's Pub.And then there are his parallel careers - the screenplays he is working on with Gotham Chopra (they are looking at doing a film about the Taj Mahal), the acting jobs, the occasional modeling, the charity work.Chatwal is serious about using his Indian heritage to do some good.That is why he almost always wears a turban."I am a Sikh - even though I am not wearing it now.If I was a religious Sikh I would be wearing it all the time, but I am a cultural Sikh." Chatwal says he’s is proud of his heritage, and wants other young Sikhs to feel the same way.The Vogue photo shoots, the celebrity shots, the magazine pieces, have all drawn attention to Chatwal and his turban.He sees himself as sort of an ambassador, working to make the turban and all it represents more acceptable - hip even.And, partly because of his celebrity status, it seems to be working.Chatwal said he gets letters from young Sikhs telling him how much things have changed in North America."It's a good feeling," says Chatwal, who is co-founder of Youth Reach, a non-profit foundation that raises money and awareness for underprivileged children and women in India."I want to give back to Sikh and Indian culture in some way." 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(819)569-9525 or (450) 242-1188 I For Rent 035 For Rent ) Cars For Sale PUBLIC NOTICE Mayor's report on the financial situation of the Municipality of Canton Newport according to Article 955 of the municipal code, presented during the regular meeting of November 6, 2000.w J¦ Dear Citizens, “ ‘ As stipulated in Article 955 of the Municipal Code, we are presenting the financial situation for the Municipality of Canton de Newport.The municipal council followed the various directions foreseen at the time of the budget deposed in December 1999.It is the opinion of the accounting firm of Raymond, Chabot, Martin, Paré, that the financial statements accurately ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS present the financial situation of the municipality on December 31, 1999.We have maintained a very low taxation rate.The total amount of land evaluation taxable for the 1999 year was $40,034,300.The financial statements for year ending December 31,1999 indicate a surplus of $54,227.The total accumulated surplus is at $110,908.With regards to the 2000 previsions, see the following chart: 1999 FINANCIAL ESTIMATE RECEIPTS STATEMENTS 2000 Taxes 286,695 277,498 Payments in lieu of taxes 8,564 Other receipts from local sources 22,102 14,437 Transfers-grants 337,910 337,904 TOTAL RECEIPTS 655,271 629,839 EXPENSES General Administration 109,796 124,103 Public safety 103,792 96,900 Transportation 286,110 295,814 Area hygiene 42,100 44,508 Urbanization and territory evaluation 2,229 4,471 Recreation and culture 4,175 4,937 Financing costs 189 1,588 Contributions, special funds, stabilization payments 33,279 25,625 TOTAL EXPENSES 581.670 597,946 NET APPROPRIATIONS Immobilization expense fund (19,374) (18,052) j NET RESULTS 54,227 13,841 Comments The Town Council had a meeting with the Sûreté du Québec concerning their presence.As a result of this meeting we have seen an increase in their presence in our territory.In keeping with the current road maintenance, major works, such as ditch digging and resurfacing have been carried out, mainiy on Beaver Ridge and North River Roads.We have mainly helped the St-Mathias and the Lawrence Colony recreational associations.A number of projects for the elderly during the last year.A major project is almost realized: the urbanization plan and regulations for the Townships of Newport.The municipality has contributed an amount of $25,625 to a special fund for the stabilization of public finances.We wish to thank all those who participated voluntarily in the various activities of our municipality.The important directions of 2001 will be as follows: Continue the actions started to aid recreational associations.Finish the acceptance of the urbanization plan, following the acceptance of the development plan by the MRC.Continue to improve the state of the municipal roads, especially Flanders, Redden and 210 Roads.Study and public consultation on the closing of some municipal roads.Consolidate acquisitions and plan various activities particularly for youths and elderly.A follow up on septic waste (verficiation of conformity) and biosolids.Preparation for the 200th anniversary of the Municipality: a possible reunion.A Committee will be formed at the beginning of 2001.Verification of construction in the Municipality.We wish to thank you for the confidence you have shown the municipal council and I remind you that we accept all positive suggestions which would allow us to better manage the municipality.CONTRACTS GRANTED, NOVEMBER 2000 - OCTOBER 2001 COCONTRACTORS AMOUNT PURPOSE Ent.Daniel Lévesque, (St.Malo) Ltée 25,567.17 Garbage pick-up Ent.Daniel Lévesque (St.Malo) Ltée 9,410.47 Select pick-up Exc.R.Dodier Inc.18,053.00 Work on Beaver Ridge and North River Rd.Exc.R.Dodier Inc.47,492.00 Resurfacing of various roads Excavations Prévost 90,223.00 Snow removal for 1998 - 2001 Ferme S.D.& S.Taylor 72,330.54 Snow removal for 1998-2001 Produits Chimique Calclo 32,585.42 Calcium Jacques Lapointe 18,134.20 Grading of various roads Council's wages for 2000 Mayor's remuneration 3,481.56 Expense allocation 1,740.60 Assistant mayor's remuneration 1,740.72 Expense allocation 870.24 Councillor's remuneration 1,158.72 Expense allocation 579.24 Normand Potvir Mayor FIRST TIME IN QUEBEC European Style Apartments 3-1/2 - 4-1/2 - 5-1/2 Completely renovated Market price Lennoxville 819-823-5336 i Rest Homes 0 Music VACANCY AT ST.PAUL’S Home, Bury, Quebec.Private and semi-private rooms available in our caring, comfortable home for seniors.Please call the Matron at (819) 872-3356 for more information or to arrange a visit.100 Job Opportunities ARE YOU CONNECTED?Internet users wanted! $350-$800 per week, www.liveyour-dream.ws MATH TUTOR wanted, level 3, 2 times a week, after school (3:30 pm.), Lennoxville area.Call (819) 837-0804.SENIOR CITIZENS HOME in Stanstead is looking for someone to work 2 evenings per week and more through the holidays and in summer.Call Donna or Suzanne at (819) 876-5135.THE RECORD is looking for someone to insert papers part-time in the evenings.Call Nancy at (819) 569-9528 from 1:30 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.’l45iWccellaneous Services LENNOXVILLE PLUMBING.Domestic repairs and water refiners.Call Norman Walker at (819) 563-1491.HONOLULU MAGI MUSIC, 201 King St.East, Sherbrooke, (819) 562-7840.Sales, trade-in, rental, repairs, teaching of all musical instruments.Full warranty since 1937.Visa, Mastercard and layaway plan accepted.Honolulu Orchestra for all kinds of entertainment.190 Cars For Sale 1"^^^^^LET less.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1995 HONDA ACCORD EX, auto., 59,000 km., super clean.Who is the lucky one?Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1995 HONDA ACCORD EXR, V6, powerful and economical, champagne, 4 door, auto., fully equipped, bal.of guarantee.A rare exclusive.$1000 below list price.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1997 HONDA AC-CORD, fully equip- o w ce of a^Civic.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1996 DODGE NEON, 4 door, 5 speed, super Savings, only 82,000 km.Ideal as second car.$6,996.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1996 HONDA ACCORD, fully equipped, a/c, cruise control, 69,000 km., champagne.Special: $15,995.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1996 HONDA CIVIC COUPE, 5 speed, very well equipped, 1 owner, guaranteed til February 2002 or 132,000 km.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.It pays to advertise in the classifieds 1997 HONDA ACCORD EX, fully equipped, very clean, bal.of guarantee, mags.Value $17,995.Special: $15,995.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1997 HONDA CIVIC LX, 4 door, auto., 59,000 km., balance of guarantee til June 2002.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1997 HONDA CIVIC, 4 door, fully equipped.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1997 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL, 3 door, green, 69,000 km., spoiler, 5 speed.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.190 Cars For Sale 1998 ACCORD COUPE, 2 door, silver, 5 speed, fully equipped, V-tec motor, 150 h.p., only 28.000 km., balance of guarantee to Aug.2003, the price of a Civic SL.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1998 ACCORD, 4 door, super equipment, V6, leather, unique, save up to $8,000.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1998 ACCORD, V-tec 150 h.p^Adoor, aut2^atti6»Ped- sup^PpHttravehicle like new at a fraction of the price.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1998 ACURA INTE-GRA RS, 2 door, black, 5 speed, a/c, guar, to 100,000 km., low mileage.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1998 HONDA CIVIC EX, black, fully equipped, only 12.000 km., like new.Save thousands of dollars.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1998 HONDA CIVIC, hatchback, auto., silver.Practical and economical.Reliable.Guarantee til August 2004.Rare car.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1998 HONDA CIVIC, hatchback, black, 5 speed, the dream car! Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322. Wednesday, November 22, 2000 page 23 ¦i immm THEM —— =Record= CLASSIFIED |9Q:: Cars For Sale 1998 VOLKS.BEETLE, black, exclusive model, fully equipped, impeccable, 5 speed, 51,000 km.Become a teenager again! Negotiable.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1999 ACCORD DX, auto., 78,000 km., possibility of Honda warranty up to total of 160,000 km.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1999 HONDA CIVIC COUPE, black, 2 door, 5 speed, mags, CD player, Honda balance of guarantee till March 2004 or 100,000 km.Make an offer.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1999 HONDA CIVIC EX, silver, perfect condition, balance of guarantee til March 2004, recommended by CAA.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.JUST ARRIVED - 10 Civic “hatchback”, 1994 to 1998 CX and DX, starting at $8995.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.195 Trucks For Sale 1999 HONDA ODYSSEE, 7 passenger, V-tec motor 210 h.p., fully equipped, only 39,000 km, Honda guarantee til Jan.2004, negotiable.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.Trucks For Sale 1998 FORD WIND-STAR GL, large, V6 motor, 7 passenger, fully equipped.Value: $26,995.Special: $17,995.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1997 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, 7 passenger, a/c, cruise controL***^|uip-ped.Wjpp§lwO km.$13,595.Make an offer.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1992 DODGE MINI-VAN COLT, super practical and economical in gas, good condition.$4,995.Make an offer.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1991 FORD F150, V8, a/c, 114,000 km.Price: $5,800, will accept trade.Call (819) 845-4256 or pager 821-6823.BUYING 1995 to 2001 4x4 pick-up trucks.R.B.Autos (819) 889-2784, cellular (819) 571-3368, pager (819) 573-9519.website: www.rbautos.com.196 4x4's For Sale 2000 CRV, auto., 14,000 km., fully equipped.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1998 CRV LX, 5 speed, silver, who is the lucky one?Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1997 CRV LX, black, auto., fully equipped.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.196 4x4's For Sale 1997 HONDA CRV 4x4, 4 door, auto., red, mags, tinted windows, fully equipped, bal.of Honda guarantee til June 2002.Point of reference for all 4x4’s, your price.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1994 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, auto., fully equipped, only 116,000 km., V8 motor, leather, etc.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.1991 GMC JIMMY, 4x4, V6, very good mechanical order.Special: $6,995.negotiable.Sherbrooke Honda, 2615 King St.West, Sherbrooke.(819) 566-5322.2^ Snow Removal Equipment Snow Plows “Fisher” new & used from 6.5 ft.to 10 ft.with complete accessories & installation.Ressort Déziel inc.Tel.: (819) 569-9296 Snow Spreaders “Fisher” Capacity 600 pounds to 3.3 cubic yards.Hydraulic or with gas motor.Ressort Déziel inc.Tel.: (819) 569-9296 240 Fruits & Vegetables HEATH ORCHARD: Fresh beautiful apples.Empire, Macintosh, Cortland, Spartan, Lobo, Red Delicious, Deer apples.Super Bushel Sale: $16., 2nd 1/2 price.New shipment of Salmon: Saturday, November 25, Fresh and Smoked Fillets of Chinook Salmon, 240 Fruits & Vegetables organically raised, orders taken until Sunday, November 19.Honey and maple products.Fresh pressed apple juice, buy in bulk to make cider.Open Friday to Sunday 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.or by appointment, until Christmas.Route 143, 6 km.north of Stanstead.(819) 876-2817.290 Articles For Sale ATTENTION WOODWORKERS! Butternut lumber cut to your dimensions.Call (450) 248-3616.URGENT! BUYING ANTIQUES and estates, old furniture, dishes and miscellaneous.Call (819) 842-3939.295 Articles Wanted SALVATION ARMY Family Help Department is looking for used (in good shape) fridges, stoves, washers and dryers.A big thank you for encouraging the Salvation Army.(819) 566-6298.100 Wellington South, Sherbrooke.395 Home Improvement STEVE’S CARPETS - Liquidation Close Out Sale.Everything must go! 11 Queen, Lennoxville, (819) 566-7974.REMINDER Call before 11 a.m.to make sure your ad appears the next day.AUCTION SALE For MR.JEAN SAULNIER 1060 Spring Road, 4 miles from Lennoxville THURSDAY, NOV.23,11 a.m.sharp Machinery of all kinds, horse equipment, buggy, sleighs, etc.Many articles too numerous to mention.’» For information: ROSS BENNETT Licensed Bilingual Auctioneer Sawyerville, Quebec Tel.: (819) 889-2840 / Cell: 572-5609 9S& ; Bus.Opportunities DEREGULATION will create Millionaires Monopoly Break-up = Small Business start-up.How to profit from this?Toll free 1-877-470-2858.Prayers THANKS TO GOD for favour received with promise to publish.May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored and glorified throughout the world forever and ever.D.K.455 Bible Studies DISCOVER BIBLE SCHOOL.Want answers to life’s greatest questions?Absolutely free 26 beautifully illustrated Discover Bible Guides, by mail, diploma upon completion.Box 312, Melbourne, Qc, JOB 2B0, tel.: (450) 539-2088.E-mail: Discover® webmails.com.48G Loans SHORT ON CASH?Borrow up to $600 until payday.Bad credit?No problem! Fast phone approval.Toll free 1-866-3-PAYDAY.24 hours.Anywhere in Canada.Check out the classifieds on our website! www.sherbrookerecord.com PROVINCE OF QUEBEC MRC OF HAUT-SAINT-FRANCOIS TOWNSHIP OF NEWPORT PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Secretary-Treasurer, to the taxpayers ol this municipality that A PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING PROPOSED REGULATION NO.551-00 TO REPUCE THE TOWN PUN NO.466-88 1 • At a meeting held November 9,2000, the Council approved a proposed regulation No.551-00, titled Town Plan for the Municipality of the Township of Newport".2 - A public consultation meeting will be held on Thursday, December 7,2000 at 8 p.m.at the Town Hall, 1452, Route 212 in Island Brook.The purpose of the meeting is to explain this proposed change to the Town plan.The Proposed Regulation would affect all parts of the Townships.3 - In particular it concerns the overall planning, how the land area is affected which will define the type and density of use, the type of main roads and the transportation network, the types of equipment and infrastructures destined for use by the Community.During this Public Meeting, the Mayor will explain the proposed Regulation, the consequences ot its adoption and its coming into force.He will receive input from those wishing to speak on this matter.4 - The text of the Proposed Regulation is available for review at the Municipal Office during business hours.Given at Newport Township, the thirteenth day of November in the year 2000.PROPOSED REGULATION NO.552-00 TO REPLACE ZONING REGULATION NO.467-88 1 - At a meeting held November 9,2000, the Council approved a proposed regulation No.552-00, titled “Zoming Regulations’.2 ¦ A public consultation meeting will be held on Thursday, December 7,2000 at 8 p.m.at the Town Hall, 1452 Route 212 in Island Brook.The purpose ot the meeting is to explain this proposed change to the Zoning Regulations.The Proposed Regulation would affect all parts of the Township.3 - In particular it concerns the usages and construction that is permitted in a Zone, the standards for establishing in a Zone, signage standards, the standards for forestry operations and the regulations concerning lakes and water courses.During this Public Meeting, the Mayor will explain the proposed Regulation, the consequences of its adoption and its coming into force.He will receive input from those wishing to speak on this matter.Certain parts of this Proposed Zoning Regulation may require approval by referendum.4 - The text of the Proposed Regulation is available for review at the Municipal Office during business hours.Given at Newport Township the thirteenth day ot November in the year 2000.PROPOSED REGULATION No.553-00 TO REPUCE PLOT PUN REGUUTION NO.468-88 1 - At a meeting held November 9,2000, the Council approved a proposed regulation No.553-00, titled “Plot Plan Regulations".2 - A public consultation meeting will be held on Thursday, December 7,2000 at 8 p.m.at the Town Hall, 1452 Route 212 in Island Brook.The purpose of the meeting is to explain this proposed change to the Plot Plan Regulations.The Proposed Regulation would affect all parts of the Township.3 - In particular it concerns the standards for a building plot plan, the minimum surface areas required for constructing and the standards lor road allowance.During this Public Meeting, the Mayor will explain the proposed Regulation, the consequences ol its adoption and its coming into force.He will receive input from those wishing to speak on this matter.4 - The text of the Proposed Regulation is available for review at the Municipal Office during business hours.l Given at Newport Township the thirteenth day of November in the year 2000, PROPOSED REGUUTION NO.554-00 TO REPLACE CONSTRUCTION REGUUTION NO.469-88 1 - At a meeting held November 9, 2000, the Council approved a proposed regulation No.554-00, titled “Construction Regulations'.2 - A public consultation meeting will be held on Thursday, December 7,2000 at 8 p.m.at the Town Hall, 1452 Route 212 in Island Brook.The purpose of the meeting is to explain this proposed change to the Construction Regulations.The Proposed Regulation would affect all parts ot the Township.3 - In particular it concerns the standards for construction and the requirements for issuing a Construction Permit.During this Public Meeting, the Mayor will explain the proposed Regulations, the consequences of its adoption and its coming into force.He will receive input from those wishing to speak on this matter.4 - The text ol the Proposed Regulation is available for review at the Municipal Office during business hours.Given at Newport Township the thirteenth day of November in the year 2000.PROPOSED REGULATION NO.555-00 TO REPLACE PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES REGULATION NO.470-88 1 - At a meeting held November 9,2000, the Council approved a proposed regulation No.555-00, titled “Permits and Certificates’.2 - A public consultation meeting will be held on Thursday, December 7,2000 at 8 p.m.at the Town Hall, 1452 Route 212 in Island Brook.The purpose ot the meeting is to explain this proposed change to the Permits and Certificates Regulations.The Proposed Regulation would affect all parts of the Township.3 - In particular it concerns requests for permits and certificates, the specifics that must accompany a request, delays in issuance, the recourses under civil law, and the rates charged for permits and certificates.During this Public Meeting, the Mayor will explain the proposed Regulation, the consequences of its adoption and its coming into force.He will receive input from those wishing to speak on this matter.4 - The text of the Proposed Regulation is available tor review at the Municipal Office during business hours.Given at Newport Township the thirteenth day of November in the year 2000.Andrée Gagnon Secretary-Treasurer NEWPORT page 24 Wednesday, November 22, 2000 RECORD Life is short.G-et art extension Live longer witH daily physical activity, healthy eating and following your doctor’s advice.www.porticipaction.com loir-rK mummi PACKAGE INCLUDES 15" HP MONITOR, HP COLOUR PRINTER .AND ONE AMAZING LOW PRICE! 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