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Clearing the mess left by the ice storm Page 3 THE Mike Hickey - Page 10 The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 75 CENTS + TAXES PM#0040007682 Monday, January 13, 2014 Pratt Creek overflows its banks, floods downtown Coaticook Record Staff Coaticook Heavy rains over the weekend pushed Pratt Creek out of its bed Friday evening, causing a flood in downtown Coaticook.Town staff worked hard to dislodge an ice jam while rising waters forced the evacuation of several businesses on Child Street.Municipal employees managed to break a big underground blockage of the watercourse and restore the situation at around 8 p.m.The flooding forced the evacuation of five downtown residents, living above the Bar le Baril, the Boutique Jackie, and Salon Jean-Claude, the same properties affected by severe flooding in the spring of 2011.An engineer was brought in to verify the safety of the premises on Sunday afternoon.The Coaticook River is also being monitored closely, although authorities believe the danger has passed.Rains raise flood concerns Heavy rain on frozen ground caused flooding Saturday in the Eastern Townships and several rivers are still under surveillance.Flooding was reported in downtown Coaticook and in Cookshire-Eaton.The rivers currently being monitored are: 1 .Salmon River near Coaticook 2 .Saint Francis River, near Dudswell and Sherbrooke 3.Bury Brook, Bury 4 .Tomifobia River, Hatley 5.Moe’s River 6 .Some streams in St-Herménégilde.Lennoxville Curlers try on their curling wheels Iifinumiii.npl LEMO; \ II.LE CilLINC , WKLGOPV,, SOlil I y n GORDON LAMBIE Marie-Josee Caron, Francois Lacourse, Denis Grenier, Club President Jim Thompson, Ralph McCully, and Yan Fields By Gordon Lambie Lennoxville’s six wheelchair curlers invited seasoned “able bodied” curlers from the local club to participate in an immersive exposure activity over the course of the day on Sunday.Johanne Poulin, speaking on behalf of the wheelchair curlers, explained that all those able-bodied players participating were spending the whole day in their chairs, not just to curl, but for lunch and going to the washroom as well.Poulin explained that even though the Lennoxville club was the first and is still the only one in Quebec to offer an open wheelchair curling program, there are many things that people simply don’t realize are difficult for those in chairs.She called the event, which was happening this weekend for the first time, a dream of hers and said she was very pleased with the turnout, even if she hopes for more participation in the future.According to Alfred Whittier, who has been working to help support the wheelchair curling program at the club since 2008, the event saw ten able bodied participants before lunch, with more showing up in the afternoon.Whittier explained that he had borrowed the wheelchairs from the Grace Christian Home, and Poulin clarified that there are no special rules about the chairs used in a game.The biggest difference she pointed out between traditional curling and the wheelchair version is the difference that the lack of sweeping makes, not just to technique, but to personal comfort.“They need to dress warmer,” the ConTd on page 3 •THE' RECORD SPECIAL OFFER for Record print subscribers: Receive a full year’s subscription to the online edition for only $5 with every new 12 month print ' * * subscription or renewal.Read The Record online any time, any place Subscribers can view each new issue of The Record, as well as Brome County News, The Townships Outlet and our many special sections with just the click of the mouse.To subscribe, go to www.sherbrookerecord.com, click on e-dition and follow the simple instructions.For information or assistance call 819-569-9528 billing@sherbrookerecord.com newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Page 2 Monday, January 13, 2014 The Record e-edition There for you 24-hours-a-day 7-days-a-week.Wherever you are.Access the full edition of The Sherbrooke Record as well as special 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Cowansville, ca.1915 Lennoxville Although it has been known as Cowansville for the better part of a century and a half, this city has had quite a varied past when it conies to monikers.The area that would become 03 H 15 21 23 33 Next grand prize (approx ) : 5 ooo ooo $ + ONE GUARANTEED SI .000,000 PRIZE 69393362-02 .oVO Cowansville was first settled by Jacob Ruiter, who established a flour and saw mill along the banks of the Ya-maska River in 1800.The presence of the mill helped to bolster settlement in the area, which was initially known as “Ruiter’s Draw results: 2014-01-11 « 0) rrerênim 04 05 16 fEjV 2Z 30 42 48 Bonus Efjtra 6309420 Draw results: 2014-01-10 S-o Egtra 7766599 ^AXMILUONS 2 prizes of $1 million non decomposable selections 02 03 06 15 22 26 35 | 09 14 15 17 23 35 48 Next grand prize : $50,000,000 + ^AXMILLIONS 12 prizes of $1 million ai I ln the event of discrepancy between this list and the official winning list of Loto-Québec.the latter shall prevail I Mill.” In 1806, 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The Record newsroom@sherhrookerecord.com Monday, January 13, 2014 Page 3 ^GCAL “It can take a few seasons for a tree to get back to the way it was before,” Clearing the mess left by the ice storm MATTHEW MCCULLY IplIP •V Some area residents may need help to remove fallen branches and tree limbs from their properties following the recent ice storm.By Matthew McCully Special to The Record Sherbrooke The city of Sherbrooke began removing fallen branches and tree limbs from properties in the Jacques-Cartier Borough last week and after one week of work, only half the Borough has been cleared, and the city has not announced which borough will be cleared next.In a press release, the city said people were welcome to place branches of any length and size on the border of their property for pick-up.The question remains, what happens when trees or branches are too large to move?Kevin Lajoie, of ArboExcel-lence, has been extremely busy working in challenging conditions with his team to deal with dangerous trees and limbs.The company is usually on hiatus between Christmas and March.Steven Goddard, owner of the company, had planned a vacation months in advance, and is currently out of the country.Lajoie and the rest of the team are continuing to work as long as help is needed.Lajoie said the company can do anything from light pruning to full tree removal, but they are making damaged and dangerous trees and large limbs a priority right now.Lajoie’s advice to residents with trees in questionable condition is, if they are not causing a danger, wait till spring.“It can take a few seasons for a tree to get back to the way it was before,” Lajoie said.Lajoie's biggest concern is with branches that have broken off of trees in areas where they will cause structural damage.“We have the proper equipment if a branch or tree is leaning on a house,” Lajoie said, adding, “some people think they can do the work themselves, but it’s a little higher than they thought when they get up there.” According to a spokesperson at Proloc, a tool rental company between Lennoxville and Sherbrooke, there hasn’t been a spike in the rental of chain saws and splitters, suggesting that people have been wise not to take matters into their own hands, regardless of how big a mess is on their property.When asked about wood poaching, Lajoie said it is not unheard of, but doesn’t happen often.He recalled cutting up a tree for a job some time ago, and placing the logs on the side of the road for pick up the following day.When the company returned, the logs were gone.Wood is, after all, fuel for many people, and has a considerable value in bulk.Lajoie said the odds of fallen trees or large limbs disappearing from one’s property was unlikely.He also advised residents to be cautious when hiring a person or company to deal with unwanted wood or damaged trees.“If you have dangerous trees, make sure the company you hire is insured,’’Lajoie said, adding, “bad things can happen.” Lajoie’s team from ArboExcel-lence, based in Lennoxville, has responded to calls as far away as Stanstead and Georgeville.Considering the company doesn’t usually work in winter, Lajoie said dealing with shorter days and the cold has been difficult, and with the added challenge of ice underfoot, Lajoie said patience is key.Lennoxville Curlers Cont’d from page 1 wheelchair curler said, pointing out that removing sweeping from the game takes away a lot of the movement that would usually keep the players warm.Those trying out the chairs for the first time seemed to be working hard, however, on working out the comings and goings of manoeuvring the device on ice.With the assistance of the experienced wheelchair curlers, rocks were soon shooting down the ice.Poulin explained that this sort of exposure activity is very important to opening able-bodied curlers’ eyes to the fact that wheelchair bound players are still capable of playing the game.She said that the wheelchair play- ers in lennoxville practice regularly on Sundays, but that they play as a part of regular league games, and that expanding other players understanding of what it means to curl in a wheelchair will, she hopes, make strides toward expanding opportunities for the game.‘Building on a Bishop’s Degree’ boot camp GORDON LAMBIE gj&Swfc ¦ : -¦ Fifty Bishop’s University students and close to forty alumni and friends of the school gathered on a rainy Saturday afternoon this weekend to mark the end of the “Building on a Bishop’s Degree” boot camp; an intensive two day training workshop designed to help students develop practical skills for entering the job market.Alumni were present to conduct mock job interviews and network with the up-and-coming students as a part of what Matt McBrine, associate director of Alumni Relations and Development for BU, suggested is becoming a growing area of focus for the school as a whole.This is the fourth yearBU has held the bootcamp and McBrine said despite working in a professional context, he still learns something from it every year.Serial burglar’s case continues Record Staff Sherbrooke Derek Carrier, accused of committing 126 burglaries in Thetford Mines and Sherbrooke, will have his trial date set on January 30.On Thursday, defense attorney Benoit Gagnon asked for additional evidence to be handed over to him before proceedings continue.Carrier is accused of robbing 51 homes in Sherbrooke following a spree of 77 in Thetford Mines between October 2012 and November 2013, at which time he was arrested in Sherbrooke.He remains in custody.DiviNf- v^V 104 Queen, Suite #2 ShERbRookE, QC JIM 1J6 819^62 8989 INVENTORY BLOWOUT 50% OFF STORE WIDE Awesome deals on everything instock! 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WWW.INSpiRATIONSENCORE.COM Inspirational Gifts, Bibles, Books, Music & Cards Wedding Invitations and Accessories Page 4 Monday, January 13, 2014 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Municipality of Potton celebrates its fifth annual Festival of Hearts The Scoop Mable Hastings The Municipality of Potton is celebrating the fifth edition of Potton’s Festival of Hearts during the month of February with a variety of heart-friendly activities and events.“This is always an exciting time of year in Potton,” explained community organizer, Irish Wood.“The month is filled with activities that encourage residents and visitors to get out and enjoy heart healthy fun in Potton.” Build a snowman at your home and call Municipal Council member Diane Rypinski to have it judged (450) 292-5817.This activity will run all winter with prizes awarded by Potton’s Cultural and Heritage Committee who are sponsoring the “build a snowman” event.The Potton Heritage Association is organizing weekly snow-shoeing or cross-country skiing excursions.For locations and times, contact Carol Bishop at (514) 481-6279 or Janine Sourdif at (450) 292-3780 or visit the website at: www.pottonher-itage.org Art in the Park gives visitors an opportunity to discover an original ice scene designed and beautifully crafted by Ralph Milot.View this scene in Man-son Park in the center of the town.For more information contact Ralph Milot at (450) 292-0430.On Feb.1, the monthly activities begin with the opportunity to learn CPR with Potton’s first responders.From 9 a.m.to noon the French-language CPR course will take place and from 1 p.m.to 4 p.m.the English-language course will be offered.This course is being offered free of charge however registration IS mandatory by contacting Irish Wood at (450) 292-3313, f.m • PHOTOS BY MABLK HASTINGS Amanda Barnett, FY1 member getting ready for Winterfest Day.extension 228, or at loisirs@pot-ton.ca.This event gives residents a perfect opportunity to meet the area’s first responders as well as providing the important skills needed to save a life.The CPR course will be held in the Mansonville Town Hall (2 Vale Perkins Road).Other activities throughout the month include: Feb.8: Winterfest Family Outdoor Fun Day, organized by the Missisquoi North Volunteer Centre Former Youth Involvement (FY1) and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) youth programs.The event will run from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.at the Mansonville Elementary School (5 Marion Atwell) and includes a horse drawn sleigh ride, snowmobile rides, inflatable games, tubing, first responder truck rides, police participation, sugar on snow, indoor activities (bingo for small prizes, hair wrapping, face painting), lunch on sale, door prizes and more.For more information contact the Youth Centre at (450) 292-4886.Also on Feb.8, at 7:30 p.m.at the Maison Eglise Marie-Paule Villeneuve (307 Main Street, Mansonville), there will be an evening of storytelling and songs with Claude Hamel: storyteller of a thousand hats.This SADD members organizing the youth for the snowmobile rides at last year's Winterfest Family Fun Day.Serving the entire Eastern Townships with three publications Jo-Aww Hovey Advertising Consultant One number 819 569-9525 NEWS event is organized by the Potton Cultural and Heritage Committee and free for all.Feb.12: Make some heart-shaped gifts for your Valentine from 10 a.m.to 11 a.m.at the Mansonville Town Hall.A free activity organized by Municipality of Potton Town Council member, Edith Smeesters (450) 292-0547.Feb.13: Potton’s Retired Club for Seniors aims to break up the winter blues by offering games and activities close to your heart, starting at 1 p.m.in the basement of the Catholic Church (324 Main Street, Mansonville).Feb.14: the Potton Heritage Association will offer a St.Valentine’s Day Snowshoe Excursion, where participants can meet on the corner of West Hill and Route 243 at 3 p.m.This will be followed by a potluck supper at the Anglican Church Hall at 5pm.To reserve contact Janine Sourdif at (450) 292-3780.Also on Feb.14: the Legion Memorial Library will host a Valentine Story Time and Craft at 10 a.m.Hire Gagnon will animate the bilingual activity for children and their parents; upstairs in the Town Hall at 2 Vale Perkins St.Admission is free.On Saturday, Feb.15 the following three activities will be offered : “I Love Skating” from 1 to 3 p.m.at Andre Gagnon Park with activities including: skating, sliding, games, hockey, arts and crafts, refreshments and a workshop with WlXX-outdoor animation for youth.Open your heart to Yoga from 10 a.m.to 11:15 a.m.at the Town Hall (bring a yoga mat if you have one).Free! For regis- tration call (450) 292-3313 extension 228.Cardiac-Coherence: From 11:30 a.m.to noon, a therapeutic approach recognized and recommended by doctors will be offered free of charge.The course will be given by Edith Smeesters upstairs in the Town Hall.Registration is required by contacting (450) 292-3313 extension 228.On Feb.18 at the Legion Memorial Libraryjanine Leclerc will offer an evening celebrating the most important person in your life: yourself.“For the Love of Me,” is a discussion evening that will end with a few yoga exercises and a guided visualization.Also on Feb.18, from 9 a.m.to 1:30 p.m., Chef Denis Mareuge offers healthy heart cooking techniques followed by a generous lunch that participants will have helped prepare! Cost is $18 per person and the event will take place at the Owl’s Bread Bakery at 299-A Main Street, Mansonville.Registrations required: (450) 292-3313, extension 228.On Feb.19, there will be a Parents vs.Children hockey game at 5 p.m.at the Andre Gagnon Park skating rink.Feb.21 from 10 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.: “Take Your Heart for a Walk on Snowshoes” and enjoy exercising in the company of others while travelling at your own pace.Bring a potluck dish to share after the event upstairs in Town Hall.Meeting place is in Manson Park.For information contact Karen Muzerall at (450) 292-3235.On Sat., Feb.22 at 4 p.m., the Potton Cultural and Heritage Committee will present a Valentine Concert with Helene Gau-dreau at the Maison Eglise Marie-Paule Villeneuve (307 Main Street, Mansonville).The whole family is welcome and a voluntary contribution may be offered.For information contact Thérèse Descary at (450) 292-0202.On the same day, starting at 5:30 p.m.at the Mansonville Elementary School, the Missisquoi North Volunteer Centre (CAB) will hold a Chili Supper and Auction fundraiser to benefit the Ken Jones Centre and the Volunteer Centre.(Bring your own beverages)! An auction follows at 7 p.m.For more information contact the CAB at (450) 292-3114 or by email at infos@cabmn.org or ckjc@cabmn.org.For more information about any of the activities visit www.potton.ca, email loisirs@potton.ca or call (450) 292-3313, extension 228. 1 !:e Record nev'si uuin@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, January 13, 2014 Page 5 Rain plays havoc with area rivers PHOTOS BY RACHEL GARBER s vv f .r.¦ '/ ; * ^ On Sunday afternoon, the Eaton River showed evidence offloading all along its trajectory, from Randboro to Sawyerville to Cookshire.Ice pile-ups showed how high the water had been, but cooler temperatures turned rain to snow and helped the levels go down.Icefloes and high waters on the Saint Francis River, just across from Bishop’s University, where the river spilled over its banks this weekend.Vachon defends STS - U de S deal Record Staff Sherbrooke The president of the Société de transport de Sherbrooke is dismissing as a 'false argument,’ to associate annual transit rate increases with an agreement with the University of Sherbrooke that gives free access to the city’s buses to students.In fact, says Bruno Vachon, the STS agreement with U de S brought the former nearly $1.8 million in 2013 and that the university determines the contribution of students.When the agreement came into force in 2004, students could take the bus for free.As of 2010, the university passed on a portion of the bill to students in the amount of $29.05 per student.In addition, he says, the U de S contribution is indexed each year and has grown from $800,000 ten years ago to $1.6 million in 2010 and $1,787,000 in 2013.Similar agreements are in force with the Cégep de Sherbrooke and the Séminaire de Sherbrooke, and brought in respectively $679,000 and $36,600 to the STS in 2013, for a total of $2.5 million in its budget from educational institutions in the city.On the other hand, he says, it is difficult to know for certain how many of these students actually use public transit.STS Executive Director Huguette Dallaire said in December that 60 per cent of the company’s traffic is related to students who benefit from these agreements.Vachon adds that the exact number of students using the system will be discernible once buses are equipped with electronic payment terminals.The new pricing scheme, and the agreements with the schools, came into question last week when France Croteau, a coordinator for the Regroupement des usagers du transport adapté du Sherbrooke métropolitain (RU-TASM challenged the policy the in a letter to Sherbrooke’s La Tribune, making the point that people 65 and older pay more for their monthly pass than in other cities of the province and proposed helping the poorest in the community by cutting token prices in half.Slight increase in taxes in Ayer’s Cliff Sherbrooke After a four-year period of property tax reduction, ratepayers in Ayer’s Cliff will see the trend reversed with an increase of 0.80 per cent in 2014.The increase is explained by minor adjustments to the pricing of services and the imposi- tion of a new surtax of $0.005 per $100 of assessment to be used to pay for the construction of Tyler Park.76 per cent, of the funding for the Park, which cost $600,000, is being covered by the province.A recent re-evaluation of the QST rebate to the municipality will see a reduction of $50,000 in municipal revenues from that source.For a property evaluated at $163,000, an increase of about $10 on their tax bill will occur.Plans for 2014 include the walkway and gazebo on Lake Massawippi and the transformation of a former bowling alley into a community centre.Accident leads to drunk driving charge Cowansville A sexagenarian from Fre-lighsburg was arrested Thursday night for driving while impaired after he went off the road in Cowansville.The 65 year old man lost control of the wheel while driving on Ch.Fordyce and ended in a ditch.Patrol officers were called to intervene a 7:15 p.m.“On the scene, they found that the man who was driving the vehicle was under the influence of alcohol.The police arrested him and he failed a breathalyzer test at the station,” said Sergeant Aurélie Guindon, spokesperson for the Sûreté du Québec.The man was released pending his appearance in court.He will be charged with driving while impaired by alcohol and his driver’s license has been suspended for a period of 90 days.Minor injuries in TBL The driver of the UPS courier truck that left the road in Town of Lake Brome Thursday afternoon escaped with only minor injuries, despite the violent nature of the accident.The 26-year old man was missing when police arrived at the scene at 3 p.m.“He was located in a nearby residence,” said Sûreté du Québec spokesperson Aurélie Guindon.It appears he was able to get out of the vehicle by himself.Complaining of back pain, he was transported by ambulance to the Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital for treatment.The driver lost control and skidded off the road after being caught by a 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Page 6 Monday, January 13, 2014 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record — .Life's most important lessons are learned on the playing field.' j Don’t fence me in AND HOW THE WEATHER., ?0 f A.;\.liilhi Tom Cavanagh I first met Susan Stewart and her husband Brindsley when she was a candidate for teaching French at Champlain College in the seventies.She had an impressive background and excellent interview and we hired her.A good decision.Over time we became friends and she had a major, if indirect, influence on my life and that of our family- In addition to teaching abilities Susan was a world-class fencer and had been a member of Canada’s 1976 Olympic fencing team.Once she and her husband Brindsley settled in and became comfortable with the area she made inquiries about fencing clubs and activities.A natural thing to do but no results followed.She decided to try the newspaper (The Record) and ran an advertisement seeking news and information from any reader who might share her attraction, enjoyment, passion and appreciation of fencing.The outcome was disappointing, although somewhat hilarious.I still smile when I think back to her reaction of delight and surprise at the results.No one phoned with interest in the sport.No queries about the epee, foil, or sabre.However she did hear from farmers with problems repairing the fences on their farms.Obviously more information was needed in the advertisement.I must add that Susan would never mock others.But any way you slice it is a great story.Susan and Brindsley only remained in Sherbrooke a few years.She was originally from British Columbia and they returned to the West.Her impact on our family continued for years.She did connect with a fencing school at the University of Sherbrooke, attended for a while, and encouraged our children to participate.Our eldest son James, took up the challenge and his enthusiasm opened whole new vistas and worlds for my wife and our family.We learned a lot in the process of mastering the skills of fencing.Early morning drives (6:30) on weekends for tournaments in Montreal.And the early first round eliminations that had us back on the road to Sherbrooke at about 9:30.But somehow we loved it.He learned a lot and in different ways we all benefited.Fencing is a fascinating, beautiful sport and dêmands so much hands-on patience, practice and involvement before you fully grasp the skills.More than skills; think courage, determination, sacrifices, and athleticism required to excel.James excelled: Ontario university Epee champion in 1984; coach of the Queen’s University fencing team; medalled at the Canadian Fencing Association Championship in 1989, just to mention a few highlights.It was an enriching life experience for him - and it changed us all Albert Camus once said that life’s most important lessons are learned on the playing field.I think he’s right and my sons would not argue the point.But now I’m close to bragging.Time to move on.Rules for supper time 1 This little story goes back many years to my first involvement in international work.The setting was a first class restaurant in a country that shall remain nameless.I was with a group of four associates, only one of whom I knew well.It was a reasonably congenial evening supper where we first had drinks, and talked about ourselves and the upcoming project.All went well until the menus arrived.I was unsure on the choices, last to speak, and ordered the steak tartare.I’m not exactly a sophisticated type today and I was less so back then.With my order 1 also requested that it be “very well done.” There was a brief moment of silence followed by a large outburst of noisy laughter from all at the table.All except me.I did learn however, that steak tartare meant raw meat.I was not depressed nor embarrassed.They were a nice enough group and we worked well together on the short project.Given the group’s worldly experience 1 can see humour in asking that a raw meat dish be served ‘bien cuit’ or well-done.Not table slapping hilarious but somewhat amusing.Somewhat.Shaking of hands followed the incident and that was courteous.Decades later 1 still remain in close touch with one of our group.End of story.Lesson?Conclusion?Discuss.Rules for supper time 2 In the late sixties I taught at St.Patrick’s College, the University of Ottawa, and Carleton University as our baby numbers mounted from one to four.A close friend, Harry (name changed), taught Political Science at St.Pat’s and we saw one other regularly at work but only occasionally socially.As couples we did not get along well.In any event we had supper at their home once, along with another couple.Harry was a retired officer and pilot, and with his wife had a long military history with experience overseas and associated benefits.A batman.Candle lit suppers.Servers, etc.It was a nice evening, and towards the end of supper it seemed things were going fine.The setting, the candles, flowers, lighting were perfect.And there I was chatting with a half glass of red wine in one hand and a piece of pie on my fork in the other.Quite caught up in the moment.Not for long.There was a brief silence and suddenly Harry’s wife at the other end of the table fired off these loud icy words that seemed to echo through the room and the house.Unexpected.Right out of left field.“Of course everyone knows you don’t drink red wine with dessert.” Well, not everyone knows.I didn’t -and it’s not exactly an eternal truth.Probably not even a minor one.Silence reigned.Nothing melodramatic occurred.What could you say?I set down my glass.We got our coats fairly quickly thereafter, exchanged the regular pleasantries, and left.Uncomfortable but no drama.It was Harry I felt sorry for.I never again saw Harry’s wife.Good.End of story.Lesson?Never treat a guest like that.Or anyone.!¦ THE - 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I am sure I have, a time or two, caught that chair rocking of its own accord.Is that you, Bernie?Thank you.And may 2014 be kind to you and yours.Sincerely, Janice LaDuke Beack Cat Books The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com RACHEL WRITES Monday, January 13, 2014 Page 7 ACHEL WRITES And now the story is being told of the life and times of William Stone, his family and his community.A page from medical history Amputation in Eaton Corner By Rachel Garber Here’s how the medical history books tell it.It was March 11, 1847, when the first surgery in Canada using anesthesia was done in Eaton Corner, Quebec.Dr.Edward D.Worthington of Sherbrooke performed the operation.He was assisted by Dr.Andrews of Cookshire and Dr.Rogers of Eaton Corner.Dr.Worthington amputated the leg of a Mr.Stone below the knee, using sulphuric ether as the anesthetic agent.The apparatus to administer the ether was jerry-rigged from a large beef bladder, a chronometer, a thick leather tube that used to be part of an umbrella, black silk, and a cushioned mouthpiece.The bladder held the ether,- and air was pumped into it using bellows.The patient said he felt no pain, and made jokes all during the operation.He even asked them to pass him “the bottle” (the bladder?) which he cherished as if it were his best friend.Yes, this is for real.Dr.Wor- thington was the first president of the St.Francis Medical Association, and helped found the Canadian Medical Association.He registered this operation in the British and American Tournai of Medicine and Physical Science on March 20,1847.But what about the certain Mr.Stone?What led to the amputation?How did he get on af- terwards?Did he continue cherishing the bottle?What was his world like?All that’s the topic of a new play by Marlene Lowry, created for the benefit of the Eaton Corner Museum.Read more about it on these pages.Ra.writes@gmail.com William Stone’s Leg Eaton Corner Museum produces historical play PHOTO BY RA.GARBER m', *• Neal Hancock and Bethany Rothney, in their lead roles as William Stone and Olive Stone in the new historical play from Eaton Corner, William Stone’s Leg.Rachel Garber Co-producers Marlene Lowry and Sharron Rothney are delving deep into Eaton Corner’s past to create and produce an historical play.William Stone’s Leg is a first about a first - it’s the first theatre piece produced for the Eaton Corner Museum, and it’s about the first major surgery in Canada where ether was used as an anesthesia.The story begins in 1839.William Stone and his wife are in the prime of life, starting a family in Eaton Corner, then a bustling village.William breaks his ankle badly.The medical arts of the time and place are not able to set it properly.The blood vessels atrophy.For years, he drags around a painful and dying leg.Finally, in 1847, in Eaton Corner, doctors amputate it.Thus, history was made.And now the story is being told of the life and times of William Stone, his family and his community.It’s the stuff of a new two- hour play written by Marlene Lowry of Sawyerville, and acted by a cast of 20 actors.“But if it weren’t for Sharron Rothney, there would be no play,” said Lowry.Five years ago, she said, Rothney asked her to write the play.Lowry consulted Sharon Moore at the Eaton Corner Museum, who gave her Rev.Sherrill’s journal to read.Over some decades in the mid-1800s.Rev.Sherrill was the Congregationalist minister in Eaton Corner.The Congregational Church there was built in 1841, five years before Stone’s amputation.The building now houses Eaton Corner Museum itself.Rev.Sherrill’s record of life in the community, of the Stone story, and the operation itself was a primary source for Lowry, and helped her give the play its historical accuracy.All but seven of the characters in the play are based on actual Eaton Corner residents of that time.But the play wasn’t finished in a day.“Things happen,” Lowry said, “and you have to put it aside.” Then Rothney asked to read what she’d written so far.“She read it and was quite excited about it.So we actually started practicing without the play being finished,” said Lowry.Rehearsals began last August, with Lowry as director and Rothney responsible for casting and wardrobe.They refined the play during the rehearsal process.The project is clearly amateur in the best sense of the word - it’s a work of love.All the participants are volunteers.“I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to work with.So many people had a hand in it.It’s not mine, it’s ours,” Lowry said.“Everybody is just pitching in.There’s not one person who hasn’t contributed something good to the play.Most of us are rookies, but we have two or three experts we go to.” “As a matter of fact, the last scene wasn’t even done until maybe about a month ago.I had written a last scene, and I wasn’t crazy over it.The very next week, I woke up, and the last scene was in my head -people were doing it in my head.So I’m really quite tickled with the last scene, now, and I hope everybody else will be happy with it.” Neal Hancock and Bethany Rothney play the leading roles - William Stone and his wife Olive Stone.Hancock is a student at Bishop’s University, in his last year in politics.He’s enthusiastic about his character.“Will Stone is a boot maker.He’s a guy with a sense of humour, considering all that happens to him.He was a fundamentally decent person, and it’s cool that his story is being told today.” Bethany Rothney - yes, she’s the granddaughter of Sharron Rothney - plays Olive.She is a student in liberal arts at Champlain College.She notes that her character had a lot of stress, not only with William’s being crippled, but also with her growing family.She is pregnant when the story begins.“And she’s a good cook,” she laughs.Other cast members have familiar names.Many are from Sawyerville, and all are from the area.For example, Warren Heath plays Rev.Sherrill.Austin Bailey and Denis Palmer play Dr.Worthington and Dr.Rogers, who perform the surgery.Musicians are Gisela Kuepper, Kathryn Rothney, Joshua Bowker (guitar), Angela Nutbrown (violin), Don Atkinson (guitar),.and Janis Graham (piano).A stage crew of six supports the cast.The show is on at the Sawyerville Community Centre on Saturday, Feb.15.One performance is at 2 p.m.and another is at 7:30 p.m.It will be performed in English.Admission is $8, and proceeds go to support the Eaton Corner Museum.Space is limited, said Pat Boychuck, so it’s advisable to reserve tickets in advance.To do so, call (819) 875-3182, or email pboychuck@eatoncorner.ca.' / .&' 'U.' • ; V W'' A*; i KX - ; ;; Tuesday, January 28, 2014, starting at 6:30 p.m.Grand Times Hotel, 1 Belvedere St.South uOttawa.ca/events nm u Ottawa Pages Monday, January 13, 2014 RACHEL WRITES newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record By Rachel Garber In the Sherbrooke Record during March 2012, we revealed the mystery of the Sawyerville Hotel.Now we’re en route to solving it.The story involves an old photograph and an equally old cane found in the bowels of the hotel, behind the oil tank in the furnace room.Here’s how the hotel’s co-owner France d’Amours described the find.“It was so dirty, covered with a thick coat of dust, that I couldn’t see what it was.Then I felt glass.So I got a rag and wiped it off, and there it was - a really old photo of a really tall man, with a beard.He looked like he was about seven feet tall! Later I found a cane, a really long one.We think it must have belonged to him.” The find was eight years ago, just after d’Amours and her partner Carole Vincelette had bought the Sawyerville Hotel at 18 Principale Street, aka the Crête Hotel.“The dust is long gone, but they are still shrouded in mystery - the 16-by-20-inch sepia cardboard-backed photo in its handsome wood frame with a curved top, and the 39-inch plain wood cane with a curved handle.And, oh yes, the subtle sense of a friendly seven-foot-tall presence overseeing the goings-on in the hotel.” That’s what I wrote then, almost two years ago now.And I asked for help to identify the tall man pictured in the photo.It was a tall order, given that the photo was not identified by signature, initials, photographer or date.With the help of Wells Coates and others, we arrived at a best guess that the photo dates from around 1910.“We don’t know his name,” Vincelette said.“But we think he was connected somehow to the hotel.We’d like to find Shades of the Sawyerville Hotel Mystery Photograph and Cane RACHEL GARBER Mil * % I V .Mayotta Taylor of Lennoxville, formerly of Randboro, shows her huge scrapbook replete with artefacts and articles, including one from The Sherbrooke Record about the great fire that burned down the Greenlay Block in Sawyerville.someone who knows who he is.” In the months following the article, several leads came in.It seems Sawyerville’s history boasted more than one exceptionally tall candidate.The talk turned around two mystery men of the early 1900s.Or maybe three.In the mystery match, the bronze medalist was Sheepskin Joe, who had sheep and wore sheepskin.But the photo has no scent of sheep about it.The tall gentleman in the photo was clearly not dressed in sheepskin.And I could find no evidence of Sheepskin Joe’s height.So more about him another time.The silver medalist was Bill McCallum, known as “The Glass Man” for his mysterious ability to drive nails, spikes or tacks through glass without shattering it - as if it were a piece of wood.McCallum was tall, but he couldn’t have been the bearded gentleman in the photo, said his niece Mayotta Taylor, née Winslow.He never wore a beard.A childhood injury had left his right leg about seven inches shorter than the other, and he wore a platform shoe.And his age was wrong.He was born in 1875, so he would have been a young man at the time of the photo.The photo shows a man with two long straight legs and an abundant white beard.Could it be that the photo and the cane belonged to two different tall men?So, more about Bill McCal- lum another time, too.It seemed the gold medal winner of the Sawyerville mystery was, therefore, Frank Greenlay.But was it really he?“When I first saw the picture in the Record, I said ‘That’s Uncle Frank!’” said Jan Graham.That would actually be her Great Uncle Frank, in-law.Frank was the brother of the father of Jan’s husband’s mother, Zelma R.Greenlay, the wife of Harry Graham Sr.And Harry Sr.was the father of Jan’s husband, Harry Jr., the well-known Sawyerville auctioneer for many decades, Frank Greenlay was the owner of the Greenlay Block, in downtown Sawyerville where the post office now stands.He was known for driving an ox and wagon around town.But was it really him in the Sawyerville Hotel photo?I compared it to another photo of him, and while there is a resemblance, there is also some doubt.The doubts were intriguing enough to launch a quest to uncover the stories of these gentlemen.I met with Bruce Hunt, who grew up right across from the Greenlay Block, and knew Bill McCallum.I spoke with Mayotta Taylor née Winslow, niece of Bill McCallum.She too could put nails through glass, when Bill’s hand was on her shoulder.I read The Imps and Bill McCallum, a book by Freeman Clowery.I interviewed Jan Graham, and learned about the great fire which burnt down the Greenlay Block.With the help of Sharon Moore, I explored artifacts at the Eaton Corner Museum.I talked with Florence McVetty, local historian whose ancestor was a former owner of the Sawyerville Hotel.I met with Dr.Curtis Lowry.I obtained a photo of Frank Greenlay from Lorraine Thayer, COIFRTESY SAWYKRVII.I.K HOTEL “"J" *> * r» A scan of the Sawyerville Hotel mystery photo shows a very tall gentlemen in a garden in the early 1900s.Who could he be?niece of Jan Graham, now living in Ontario.I tracked down some Greenlay cousins in New Hampshire named Phaneuf.I consulted Men of To-day of the Eastern Townships, by L.S.Chan-nell - whose today was in 1917.1 explored local cemeteries, three of them.And with the help of ancestry.ca, I checked birth certificates, census data and bor-der-crossing records.All this research unearthed a rich network of possibilities, and a dark horse for the identity of the person in the photo.Yes, an even stronger candidate than Frank Greenlay the ox driver.To learn more, see Episode 2 of the Shades of the Sawyerville Hotel in next week’s Rachel Writes.Do you have a photo of Bill McCallum or Sheepskin Joe?Or of Frank Greenlay, or a member of his family?If so.I’d really appreciate hearing from you at Ra.writes@gmail.com or (819) 300-2374.201» Babies - PRIZE WINNERS $50 gift certificate courtesy of INSPIRATIONS ENCORE Tommy Lallier $50 gift certificate courtesy of Lennoxville Tri-Us Catherine Gagnon Infant slipper boots ($30 value) BOUTIQUE DU CORDONNIER Lucille Hodge JeanCoutu Santé Beauté Jessica Chase $25 gift certificate courtesy of and three 1 year ONLINE subscriptions to RECORD Jennifer Wilkins Bev Kelso Sylvia Woodard Thank you to our sponsors for their generous participation. 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The Record nevvsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, January 13, 2014 Page 10 jL/ocal Sport I am happiest when.I can make an impact with other people and help them along.Pomykala reflects on outstanding coaching career By Mike Hickey Special to the Record Former Bishop’s University head basketball coach Eddie Pomykala devoted a good part of his life to Gaiter basketball and his players, but the Ayer’s Cliff resident insists that he has no trouble moving forward in another direction.“I do not have any formal ties to basketball whatsoever,” he said in a recent interview “I would like to mentor coaches but my present job as a consultant for the recruitment de- partment interferes with that as all my travels are at the start of the school year.I watch the Gaiters on the Internet and go to some games live but I find that I don't need to go.” “I follow a lot of CIS and CEGEP basketball through the Internet so I get my information fix there.I had my time and I knew when it was time to go-1 was lucky enough that I had something else to go to.” What he does miss is the daily contact with players.“I miss the interactions with the players, the teachable moments in the locker room, the opportunity to help make someone better,” said the former CIAU Coach of the Year who guided the Gaiters to a national championship in 1998.“I miss planning a great practice and executing something as well as it can be done.I try to channel a lot of things I learned over the years in coaching to my colleagues in Recruitment.I am happiest when I can make an impact with other people and help them along.” Asked to recall highlights of an illustrious career, the former coach mentioned not only on-court successes, but off-court events as well.“Too many to mention: my first conference championship team in ’87-’88, the national championship in ’98, the 18 weddings I have been invited to, watching Rev.Joel Sherbino officiate over two former player's weddings, Mitchell Gymnasium packed to the core, our great fans who were so loyal, summer camp, having the players over to our house for meals.” Pomykala added that the key to success in team settings is to set daily goals and to develop trust.“The key to success is trying to win the day, to develop an unbreakable trust with each other,” he said.“There should not be any goal more important than today.We are going to have a great practice, we will win each drill because we are going to give it our best both mentally and physically.” Sherbrooke Phoenix launches its ‘Loto-Etudes’ Record Staff Sherbrooke In collaboration with the Or-ford Club travel agency, the Sherbrooke Phoenix launched its Loto-Études as a fundraiser for the Sherbrooke Phoenix Student Fund.Specifically, the funds raised will be used to provide scholarships for studies in addition to those provided by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) for team players, an incentive implemented by the organization in order to encourage its players to succeed in school.The Loto-Études will see 400 tickets issued, with a drawing for nine trips or travel credits worth a total of $19,000.Those interested simply have to contact the Sherbrooke Phoenix office to obtain a ticket, at a cost of $125.Participants have a nine in 400 chance of winning a trip while promoting a good cause.The drawing will take place Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at the ‘Mise au Jeu’ room at the Sports Palace.For more information, call (819) 560-8842.Curling Championships come to an end Sunday Matthew McCully Special to The Record Sherbrooke Tjie Quebec Command Provincial Legion Curling Championships, which took place at the North Hatley and Lennoxville curling clubs, came to a close late Sunday afternoon.The final game, which extended beyond press time, saw defending provincial champion Jim Putnam from Hudson, defending his title against Cowansville’s team, skipped by Yvon Labreque.The North Hatley host team, skipped by Steve McPherson, lost in a quarter finals match early Sunday.Team member and tournament committee organizing member Marty Rourke said the team played very well.“It was a close game, but we couldn’t quite pull it out,” Rourke said.Rourke said the tournament and surrounding social events, including Friday night’s mechoui, were a great success.On behalf of the organizing committee, Rourke expressed his thanks to the North Hatley Legion and the North Hatley and Lennoxville curling clubs, who made the event a success.Check tuesday’s Sherbrooke Record for the results of the final match._____ mfei ülr __________________ MATTHEW MCCULLY Defending provincial champion skip Jim Putnam and his team, during the first round of play at the Lennoxville curling club.Over 400 gymnasts coming to Magog Magog Following the success of last year’s edition, the Club Dy-magym will be holding an- other province-wide gymnastics competition from Jan.24 to 26 at the Memphremagog Sports Centre.Over 400 gymnasts have so far registered for the event.Some 360 athletes were present last March in Magog for a similar competition.Given that this competition requires significant logistics, the public is invited to get involved as a volunteer.Application forms for volunteers can be completed by con- tacting entraineurchef@dy-magym.com.The organizers hope to sign up as many volunteers as possible to participate in this event. MRIMMMNNI*-.r The Record production@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, January 13, 2014 Page 11 7 ways to cut phone costs You can save hundreds of dollars per year by making smart choices, according to Consumer Reports.Here’s how: — Consider prepaid service.Pay-as-you-go plans used to come with limited service and bare bones phones.Not anymore.Prepaid providers now have more smartphones, and some offer fast 4G connections.Consumer Reports’ subscribers gave those services some of its highest scores for satisfaction.If you’re not a marathon talker, texter or Web surfer, you’ll usually come out ahead by paying only for what you use.You’ll probably pay more upfront for a phone if you don’t sign a two-year contract, but the savings on service can more than make up for that over time.— Be strategic when you surf.To keep from burning through your monthly allowance, beware of data hogs such as streaming video and music and playing games online.You can usually monitor data usage in real time using your carrier’s app, such as My Verizon Mobile.Use Wi-Fi as much as possible — at home, in the office or at places such as Star-bucks or the library.— Check for discounts.AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S.Cellular and Verizon offer discounts to employees of companies that use their service.To see whether yours does, do a Web search for the car- rier’s name and “employee discount.” You’ll be directed to a page on the carrier’s website at which you can enter your work email address.— Consider a family plan.It often pays to buy in bulk, and family plans (sometimes called share plans) usually provide a discount for buying service on multiple lines.For example, for the usage needs of an average consumer, Verizon would charge $90 per month for one line and $210 for four — a per-line cost of only about $53, or a 41 percent savings vs.buying four separate lines.Sprint would charge the same customer $70 per month for one line and $50 per line for four, a 29 percent discount.— Wait to buy that hot phone.Resist buying the latest must-have phone until a newer model comes out, and you may be able to get it at a much lower price.For example, if you bought the Samsung Galaxy S III from Sprint when it first came out, it would have set you back more than $200 upfront.When the S 4 arrived, the S III price dropped to $100, and it’s now $0 with most service contracts.— Go beyond the carrier store.Your local cellphone store may be the first place you think of going to buy a phone, but you might get a better deal elsewhere.When Consumer Reports sur- veyed almost 9,800 subscribers in 2012, the Apple Store, Apple.com and Verizon-Wireless.com got below-average scores for price.ATT.com, Best Buy, RadioShack and U.S.Cellular stores were average for price.Costco and Wal-Mart were the only cellphone retailers in the survey that received above-average scores for price.Costco is among the best venues for bargain hunters, provided you can find what you want in its limited selection.— Think twice about add-ons.Like other service providers, cellular carriers try to lard on extras, including navigation, insurance and GPS tracking of your children.Assess those offers carefully.You might be better off paying $1 per day for maps and directions only when you need them, rather than paying a $5 navigation fee every month.And take a pass on phone insurance, which runs about $7 to $11 a month, or up to $264 over two years.Only one in five survey respondents had to replace a lost, broken or stolen phone, so you probably won’t collect.If you do, you’ll face a deductible of up to $200, and the replacement maybe a refurbished model.Better to hang on to an old phone in case you need a replacement until you qualify for the next upgrade.MS lives here.Multiple sclerosis never hits just one person.It affects the entire family.Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1-800-268-7582 www.mssociety.ca Datebook Today is the 13th day of 2014 and the 24th day of winter.TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1898, French writer Emile Zola’s editorial “J’accuse” was printed in the newspaper L’Aurore, exposing the military cover-up known as the Dreyfus Affair.In 1942, the Allies announced they would prosecute war criminals after World War II.In 1990, Virginian L.Douglas Wilder became the first elected African-American governor.In 2012, the Costa Concordia cruise ship ran aground off the coast of Italy, killing 32 people.TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Horatio Alger (1832-1899), author; 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Page 12 Monday, January 13, 2014 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record My in-laws are nice people, but I want to be able to do stuff with my husband and kids.MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2014 Dear Annie: My problem is my in-laws.They do not have any friends or hobbies, so they choose to cling to us.They insist on doing everything we do, going everywhere we go.Our children are active in sports and often play on the weekends.That means we spend every weekend with my in-laws.They talk to their son the whole time about nonsense, not even caring that they are distracting him and everyone around who is trying to watch the kids’ activities.My husband and I don’t get to spend much time together, and there’s no opportunity to do it at our kids’ games because the in-laws stand between us and take over any conversation.My husband won’t say anything, but it’s driving me nuts.I’ve tried not giving them the kids’ schedules, but that doesn’t help.They invite us for dinner at least once a month and get their feelings hurt when we can’t go.They believe we should come for every holiday.They don’t ever consider that we might want to be alone with our kids or that there is family on my side whom we might want to see.My in-laws are nice people, but I want to be able to do stuff with my husband and kids without them being there every time.This has been causing problems between my husband and me.Please, grandparents, find a hobby.— Smothered in California Dear Smothered: This is an issue of boundaries.Dinner once a month with the in-laws is not excessive if the encounters are nontoxic.And they should be able to attend their grandchildren’s sporting events for a few hours on a weekend.However, you are right that they seem to intrude on a great deal of your family time, and their expectations are out of line.It’s OK to tell them “no” politely but firmly.Please discuss this with your husband so you are in agreement.His parents will learn to live with the disappointment, but your husband must back you up.Dear Annie: I am raising my two granddaughters because their parents are in jail.I love them, but I never get a break unless I can pay a babysitter, and it is a bit much.No one ever offers to take them, including the other grandparents, my siblings and my friends.I understand that people have their own problems, but it is discouraging to see that no one cares enough to offer even a little help, and it would mean so much.I know I am doing what’s best for my grandchildren, which makes it worthwhile regardless, but I am an — Exhausted Grandmother Dear Grandmother: Have you asked these people directly to give you a breather?If not, please do so.You are obviously a loving grandmother, but there’s no reason to be a martyr, waiting for others to offer assistance.Tell the other grandparents that you would like them to take the children next weekend.If they refuse, tell them to choose the weekend they prefer.Ask your siblings to spend a few hours with the kids on a Saturday.And contact AARP (aarp.org) for information on grandparents raising grandchildren and resources for respite care.Dear Annie: “A Friend of Waiters” was disturbed by her friend’s treatment of restaurant staff, complaining and sending food back to the kitchen.I have a relative who is similarly difficult.Whenever we go out, I choose a buffet style restaurant.This way, she can see what she is getting and choose accordingly.If she doesn’t like her choice, she can leave it and try something else.There is no waitstaff to berate or reason to demand that dishes be sent back.The worst she has ever done at a buffet restaurant is complain that our table was not clean enough.— Figured It Out Dear Annie: I have been married for three years.Two months after the wedding, I discovered that my Annie’s Mailbox husband was cheating with several women.Worse, he confessed that he wasn’t using condoms, and by that time, I was four months pregnant.I was crushed to learn that he was putting our unborn baby’s life at risk.After that horrible ordeal, we tried to work on our marriage, but I never regained trust in him, and the love I had felt dissipated.Now I’ve discovered that he is cheating again.I can’t even stand to be intimate with him.To kiss him is torture.I no longer love him and am contemplating leaving.Can you give me some guidance?- My Trust Went Out the Window Dear Trust: First, if you are still sexually intimate, please use protection, because you cannot trust your husband to do so.Then speak to a lawyer.You need to protect yourself financially.You also need to work out custody, support and visitation arrangements that are in your child’s best interests.Then we hope you will seek counseling to help you understand that your husband’s serial cheating and risky sexual behavior are not your fault and that you deserve better.A good counselor will guide you to move forward with your life without holding onto bitterness and anger.Dear Annie: My friend and I like to take books out of the library and often carry them to work in order to read at lunch.The problem is, other co-workers start talking to us even though they see us reading.Sometimes they stare until we look up and engage.We always close our books and take part in the conversation, but it eats up our entire lunch break.I know it’s rude to read at the table when others are talking, but this is the only time we have and the only place other than the bathroom or our cars.And it’s not as if we don’t speak to our coworkers at other times.These same people read the newspaper, do puzzles and spend time on their phones with no interruption from me, so why do they insist on interrupting people with a book?Are we being rude, or are they?— Reading on My Own Time Dear Reading: It is rude to read at the table when others are already there and attempting to engage you in conversation.But it is equally rude to crash a table where someone is reading and interrupt them, although these co-workers may assume you read because you have no one to talk to.You could tell them, “I’d love to talk, but I really must finish this book, and this is the only free time I have.” You and your friend could post a little sign at your lunch table that says, “Reading Room.” You could look for another place to read within the building that is not occupied by people you know.You could go out for lunch to a nearby coffee shop.Or you could read at home.Dear Annie: This is a response to “BH,” who was irked that her boyfriend’s unpleasant ex-wife invites herself to family events.Many years ago, a dear friend taught me that we can achieve peace by changing our own attitude when we find ourselves dealing with an unpleasant person.1 was bemoaning the latest outrageous behavior by an uncle I couldn’t avoid when “Lenora” interjected, “How sad you must be for him! He must be a deeply unhappy person and have many struggles in life.” Rather than be annoyed, I should feel sorry for him.It completely reoriented my outlook.This mindset, which I call radical compassion, does not require that we like the person, but it does enable us to maintain our own calm politeness and avoid the pitfalls of trying to force others to make changes they may resent.— More at Peace Dear Annie: 1 am the manager of a small bakery.I’ve had the same employee, “Sue,” for the past nine years.She is lazy and uninvolved, and I gave her a so-so review.Much to my surprise, Sue was promoted to management in another facility.I was happy for her achievement, until I heard she was telling others that she was doing the majority of my work, including ordering supplies.She added that I was suffering from Alzheimer's and couldn’t remember anything.None of this is true.I think it may have been prompted by my less than stellar review.Since Sue has been promoted, she has been asking me a lot of questions about how to do her job, because she is clueless.She doesn’t know that I am aware of her nasty comments.Last week, another co-worker told me that Sue is bullying her assistant and making her do the majority of her work.She is already making enemies there, and because of her lack of supervision, the bakery is becoming filthy and a potential health hazard.Should I keep quiet about what I know or contact human resources (anonymously) and report her misconduct, as a few employees have suggested?I am retiring soon and don’t really need the drama.— Caught in the Middle Dear Caught: You have nothing to report other than hearsay from co-workers.You have not witnessed any of this firsthand, and you don’t know whether it is true.The fact that Sue calls you for help is meaningless.Many employees rely on others when given new responsibilities.The negative things you already know about Sue were in your review.They promoted her anyway.You can complain about the condition of the bakery, but Sue’s new co-workers should be the ones to take responsibility for complaining to human resources now.Dear Annie: I have four adult children.I announced to all of them that I would not be holding Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners at my home and that they were welcome to spend the time wfith their in-laws.My oldest was hurt because she has no in-laws to go to.My son texted his middle sister to ask what was going on.My middle daughter was upset, saying I was allowing my youngest daughter to be the “winner.” My youngest daughter spent both days at a local church feeding the needy.Why was my family separated?Because my middle and youngest are not speaking to each other.When one of them is hurt or angry, they hurl vicious insults at each other.I feel bad about this, but I refuse to sit at a table with these uncaring adults and pretend that all is well.I had a nice TV dinner and a slice of sweet potato pie with whipped cream for the holidays.The losers in this mess are my grandchildren and 1.1 take responsibility for raising these people, but I will not allow them to ruin my day.— June Dear June: If your children make your holiday celebrations frustrating and stressful, you do not have to include them.But how sad for all of you to spend these holidays separated or alone.Please give your children one more chance.Explain to them that nastiness will not be tolerated in your home and the first person to use an insult of any kind will be asked to leave.By now, they know you mean business.Dear Annie: I loved your answer to “Last-Minute Hostess,” whose stepson and his family always show up hours late for Thanksgiving dinner.Here’s how I would respond to those who arrive late: “You’re just in time for a piece of pie!” I bet they won’t show up late the next time.— Fort Myers, Fla.Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Arm Landers column.liiwi liSSlf 4 _• ¦ 9 Z .VHH .; 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Since 1989.Confidential, fast, affordable.A+ BBB rating.Employment and travel freedom.Call for free into booklet.1-8-now-pardon (1-866-972-7366).www.Re-moveYourRecord.co m It pays to advertise in the classifieds St.Paul’s Guild and Anglican Church Women, Bury 2013 Annual Report St.Paul’s Guild and A.C.W held 10 regular meetings in the Parish Hall during the year 2013 with a membership of nine and a regular attendance of six plus guests.Serena Wintle, Sandra Morrison, Judy Station, Beth Strapps and Muriel Watson had perfect attendance.All meetings opened with prayer and Scripture readings, appropriate readings and occasionally with singing of a hymn.Gladys Morrison, a faithful active member, moved with her husband Roscoe to the Wales Home, Richmond and will be missed.A small token of appreciation was given to her on her departure.Judy Station agreed to replace Gladys Morrison as card convener as well as continuing to be in charge of the Seafarers Boxes.The Guild shared the cost of a Remembrance wreath with the Bury W.l.which was placed at the Cenotaph during the Remembrance Day Service by Serena Wintle and Sandra Morrison.Ten Seafarers boxes were packed and sent to Quebec for sailors at Christmas.Two Military Whist parties were held and the receipts were very satisfactory.Disbursements were given to Pledge and Affiliation, purchase of cards and stamps.Monetary gifts were given to Rev.Dillabough, Joanne Smyth, Lillian Coates, St.Paul’s Home, Dennis Chapman.Donations were given to St.Paul’s Home Financial Campaign, Foundation CHUS and Alexander Galt Christmas Baskets.Ten Christmas baskets were packed and delivered to the sick and shut-ins and gifts were given to other members in our community.In November, a delicious Christmas supper of roast pork and trimmings was served to members and guests.Joanne Smyth catered for this event which was followed by movies of activities held over the years.These were shown by Robert Harrison.Robert was thanked for this most interesting trip down memory lane.It is difficult to raise funds during the year but each and everyone helps.Funds are derived from annual membership dues, tea money, birthday box, small drawings helcj at meetings and monetary donations.It was moved that all acting officers continue to remain the same for 2014.The faithful members and friends continue to attend the regular meetings and support the activities of the Guild and A.C.W.Respectfully submitted, Muriel Watson, Secretary Email your social news to classad@sherbrookerecord.com I he Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, January 13, 2014 Page 15 Your Birthday Mo™AÏ JANUAKÏ13 a,M ' MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2014 You will be less conservative this year.Your enthusiasm will help you complete unfinished business, allowing you to be more diverse in planning your future.You will enjoy greater opportunities based on what you have nurtured and developed.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Your industrious nature will pay off.Let your personality lead the way and make an impression on those in higher positions.Your chances for advancement look good, though you should be sure to get all offers in writing.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) — Refuse to let anyone stifle your plans or suppress your opinion.Exercise your right to follow whatever path you choose.Speak up and take action.You can make a difference.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) — Emotions, both yours and those of others, will be difficult to control.Reach out to the people who share your concerns and your interests.Now is not the time to deal with false accusations or manipulation.ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Diverse actions will lead you in a new direction.Expand your circle of friends and protect the relationships you have.Your loved ones could use a little extra attention.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Emphasize what you do and how you do it.Offer your suggestions carefully by being aware of others’ cherished beliefs and preconceptions.Focus on self-improvement instead of trying to change others.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You should follow common sense, not your emotions.Unpredictability will not get you closer to your goal.Your inclinations for excess and evasion should be reined in via discipline and moderation.CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Listen before taking action.You will end up in a no-win situation if you are too quick to j udge.Focus on love and showing your loyalty through action.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) — Make alterations to the way you present who you are and what you can offer.The impression you make will give you the upper hand in any competitive arena you enter.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) — Be aware of the influence you have, and offer constructive suggestions and hands-on help.Your actions will affect how others treat you.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) — Don’t expect talks to occur without a hitch.Controversy can be expected, along with uncertainty, disagreements and a debate that will require a well-rounded point of view.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) — You need to listen instead of talking.Protect your health and your wealth.If you make a snap decision, you can expect opposition.Focus on self-improvement, romance and keeping the peace.SAGITTAIUUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) — You should make abrupt changes in order to take everyone by surprise and buy time to maneuver your way into a key position.Use your intelligence and make things happen.What does the lead suggest to declarer?by Phillip Alder To start this week, for a change of pace, let’s have some golf trivia questions.First, how far did the longest drive go on the PGA tour last year?Having been asked that question, you are probably expecting today’s deal to be a grand slam, the longest drive in bridge.Instead, though, here is a small slam.However, if you played it during a tournament and went down, it would make the drive home feel very long.South is in six spades.West leads the diamond two.How should declarer plan the play?South had a textbook three-spade opening: a good seven-card suit and some 6-10 high-card points.North used Blackwood, hoping his partner had the spade ace and a minor-suit king, which would probably have made seven no-trump lay-down.When South denied an ace, though.North had to be content with six spades.(Yes, he should have signed off in six no-trump, to avoid a potentially fatal minor-suit lead.But that would have ruined the story.) The careless declarer would win the first trick and immediately play a trump.But East would win with his ace and give West a diamond ruff.North 01-13-14 * K 7 2 T A K ?A Q J 9 5 * A Q J West East ?63 ?A V.J 86542 VQ10 93 ?2 ?87643 *K 10 83 -* 954 South ?QJ 10 9854 V 7 ?K 10 * 7 6 2 Dealer: South Vulnerable: Both South West North East 3 4 Pass 4 NT Pass 5 * Pass 6 4 All pass Opening lead: ?2 Leading a low card usually guarantees at least one honor in that suit.South, though, can see all five diamond honors.So he should fear that the lead is a singleton.Before playing a trump, declarer should cash dummy’s top hearts and discard his remaining diamond.Then he can lead a trump and claim shortly thereafter.Phil Mickelson hit the longest drive at 450 yards.His ball rolled a long way down a cart path.CROSSWORD Across 1 Business attire 5 Somewhat 9 Punches hard 14 Tolstoy’s “_Karenina” 15 Jazz singer Horne 16 Packing rope 17 Hot spot connection 18 What gears do 19 Addition to a school, say 20 Noncash executive compensation 23 Siamese or Abyssinian 24 Solo in “Star Wars” 25 Seminary deg.26 Dog tags, for instance 27 Close boxing match outcome 33 Part of a foot 34 Norway’s capital 35 Low soccer score 38 Aquatic plant 40 Work wk.end for many 42 “_Lama Ding Dong”: doo-wop hit 43 Enter 46 Hurricane rescue op 49 Omnivorous Looney Tunes devil, familiarly 50 Folgers competitor 53 Greek letter between phi and psi 55 Airline approx.56 Tee or blouse 57 Sandwich meat 58 Randomly determined NBA draft choice 64 “Me, too” 66 Use a piggy bank 67 Overflow with, as charm 68 Prelude, for short 69 Hawaiian strings 70 Thief s haul 71 Explosive experiment 72 Felt tips and ballpoints 73 Dumbo’s wings Down 1 Log cutters 2 Condo division 3 “Inside” facts, briefly 4 Meditative exercise regimen 5 Teardrop-shaped nutlike snacks 6 Answering machine cue 7 Part of MIT: Abbr.8 South Seas getaway 9 Substitute (for) 10 “To thine_self be true” 11 Ohio city 12 Work on dough 13 Titillating cellphone messages 21 Green Hornet’s sidekick 22 Extremely 27 Male deer 28 Game on horseback 29 Valid 30 Christmas toymaker 31 Gadget used on an apple 32 “__the fields we go” 36 PC alternative 37 Relax in a hammock 39 California’s Santa_ 41ICU drips 44 Poet whose work inspired “Cats 45 Director Preminger 47 Woman on stage 48 Bok__: Chinese cabbage 51 Consumes avidly 52 Take a stand against 53 Series of links 54 Lacks 59 Word before five or ten 60 _-Steven 61 State known for its caucuses 62 Business bigwig 63 Gunpowder holders 65 “_Doubtfire” A B B D E A R D E N M S T A Y T 1 S H [r U N T 0 1 N N E S Ia D E P T R R s ¦ F A C T S 0 H 0 1 E L 1 0 T E L L E \C A D s ¦ 1 N E R N A M E T 1 M E o R A L Page 16 Monday, January 13, 2014 (OS&riusXin newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record cajiavaN Kips 2 s g s s s r* I 5|£oSiffl ; 1 s l| ^ |, : v* E c &.; s o 5 2 § â : : ^ g g- &• s ' : M f J I -S V LEAVE THE COLD BEHIND WITH A HOT NEW SUVg DISCOVER THE NEW 2014 JEEP., LINEUP ^ Price for 2Q14 Jeep Cherokee - Limited FWO shown.$31,850* jJUU.J THE ALL-NEW 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT STARTING FROM: «24,995 PRICE INCLUDES FREIGHT CHARGES AND AIR CONDITIONING TAX.PURCHASE FINANCING STARTING FROM: FOR 36 MONTHS www.ajac.ca Automobile Journalists Association of Canada BEST NEW SUV (under S 35.ÔOÔ) 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE AND $0 DOWN Standard features • 9-speed automatic transmission • 184 hp 2.4L 1-4 Tigershark™ MultiAir® engine • Uconnect” S O touch screen multimedia centre with Bluetooth® hands-free communication • Six speakers • Air conditioning and 10 airbags • Four-wheel disc antilock brakes • And many more .2C a.S 5 a- -S 2 Ja 5 a -a S.C.ÜI: ° ï ^ £ I I - ^ oi 5j .—.2 a .2 ^ ^ ^ o.Ea ^ q-2-5 s tz ^ -g - -ë f-g r= - a.c ~ E -S r>i ¦= °0 ^ m NEW JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X4 MOST AWARDED SUV EVER5 STARTING FROM: $39,995 PRICE INCLUDES FREIGHT CHARGES AND AIR CONDITIONING TAX.*tgg|El&^ = =.-Slôsl^Iis i° alt ii'lfl ill J-O a, _ O L-J qj w — -Sm ctn o-F — -2 2.i St = PURCHASE FINANCING STARTING FROM PER MONTH FOR 96 MONTHS FREIGHT CHARGES AND AIR CONDITIONING TAX INCLUDED.Price for 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4X4 2014 shown $57,450** Price for 2014 Jeep Compass Sport 4X4 model shown: $18,995 NEW 2014 JEEP COMPASS SPORT ONE OF THE MOST AFFORDABLE SUVs IN CANADA* STARTING FROM: PURCHASE FINANCING STARTING FROM: *18,995i *108 PRICE INCLUDES $1,250 CONSUMER CASH DISCOUNT” AND FREIGHT CHARGES.BI-WEEKLY FOR 96 MONTHS FREIGHT CHARGES INCLUOtO Real Deals.Real Time.Just go to www.Jeepoffers.ca to easily find special offers, incentives and current inventory from your nearest retailer* __ _____________________/ y crur^v-sLer* Jeep « »