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- - -.rV-Æ^eéS I^Blj Garage sale this Saturday in Lennoxville Mother's Day Half-Marathon May 11th, North Hatleyr?" ; r Mi THE Page 3 RECO The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 ew hotel in Stanstead?The Border Report Page 8 75 CENTS + TAXES PM#0040007682 Thursday, May 8, 2014 Lennoxville Library to host Ian Wallace for TD book week By Gordon Lambie The Lennoxville Library will be hosting renowned Canadian author and illustrator Ian Wallace as a part of the TD Canada Children’s book week on Friday of this week.Organized as a part of the Library’s children’s programming, Wallace’s visit will consist of a reading and talk about his book Very Last First Time for a group of students from grades three and four at Lennoxville Elementary School (LES).“The library is a really important part of the community in Lennoxville, so this is another form of outreach from the library to the community,” said children’s book committee member Judy Keenan, pointing out that the event is not open to the public due to the building’s space limitations.“It’s really unfortunate because it would be a great event for the public.” According to Keenan, Wallace will be at the library from 1 to 2 p.m.on Friday, during which time the students present will be able to hear the author’s fictional account of genuine Inuit coming of age traditions and engage in discussion about the experience of growing lip.Wallace is the author/illustrator of 24 books, including versions of Kipling’s Just So Stories, and the Canadian Railroad Trilogy by Gordon Lightfoot, and is the recipient of a wide array of awards CONT’D ON PAGE 4 Postal Workers Union to hold public demonstration canada * •0‘* • *«***-.3r.-ïv ¦- r, ' - ’'V.GORDON LAMBIE The Canadian Union of Postal Workers will be holding a public protest this Saturday in downtown Sherbrooke to oppose the drastic changes being made to Canada's postal system.By Gordon Lambie The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) will be holding a nation-wide series of demonstrations this coming Saturday to protest the Federal Government’s decision to cut door-to-door postal service.In Sherbrooke the protest will gather in front of City Hall on the corner of Wellington and Frontenac Streets for a presentation before marching through the downtown core to the Marche de la Gare.“When the Government announced the changes in the month of December, I think that the idea was that it would be forgotten,” said Pierre Avard, President of the Sherbrooke branch of the CUPW, “Five months later the population’s anger is still here.” Avard said that in the face of massive changes being made to Canada’s postal services, the CUPW is working to try to Cont’d on page 4 Robert Lafond 169 Queen St.Lennoxville VALID FROM MAY 15 TO MAY 21 Page 2 Thursday, May 8, 2014 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record The Record e-edition There for you 24-hours-a-day 7-days-a-week.Wherever you are.Access the hill edition of The Sherbrooke Record as well as special editions and archives.Renew or take a new 12-month print subscription and get a 12-month online subscription for an additional $5 or purchase the online edition only for $71.50.Record subscription rates 1 year print: $135.60 6 month print: $71.19 3 month print: $36.16 12 month web only: $71.50 1 month web only: $6.49 Applicable taxes are added to above amounts.Web subscribers have access to the daily Record as well as archives and special editions.Subscribing is as easy as 1,2,3 when you go to www.awsom.ca Click Subscribe.Choose newspaper.Complete form and wait for an email activating your online subscription.Weather TODAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 16 LOW OF-2 .FRIDAY: s CLOUDY HIGH OF 17 LOW OF 4 1 ¦J J I J SATURDAY: SHOWERS HIGH OF 16 LOW OF 8 If SUNDAY: CLOUDY HIGH OF 20 LOW OF 11 1 .v**** J J MONDAY: CLOUDY, SHOWERS HIGH OF 20 LOW OF 9 The Beaulne Museum of Coaticook Artist Catherine Lemieux Coaticook The Beaulne Museum of Coaticook is pleased to present the exhibition “Femmes, fleurs et oiseaux” (Women, Flowers and Birds) by artist Catherine Lemieux from May 11 till the 29th of June 2014.The grand opening will be held on Sunday May 18 at 2 p.m.The exhibit is at its second showing.Like a serpent, it has shed its skin.New drawings and a different approach in the images are similar but at the same time, renewed.Some creations of the past survived.Their symbolic manner and their controlled lines remind us of illustrations from children’s books.The New Year barely started, took the artist towards a new approach.The stories are no longer illustrated in her head.Her creations have become a cry; a cry of anger, a cry of indomitable love.Her creations are now a way of expression for what cannot be said and what modesty does not allow to be written.When she was a child.her father gave her his old box of “prismacolours” crayons.She played around with the colours, she created spirals, drops and circles and sometimes, a face or a flower would appear.He then taught her how tb do shades on apples, on roses and on hands.Later on, Catherine Lemieux decided to go to college with the intention of becoming an artist.But unfortunately or maybe, luckily, she was self taught and undisciplined.She dropped out and did what she loved best, using coloured crayons and water colours.Today, she presents her second exhibit, her confession on paper, the reflection in her heart, of “Femmes, fleurs et oiseaux.” The Ministry of Culture and Communications and the City of Coaticook financially support the Beaulne Museum of Coaticook.Special thanks go to the Caisse Desjardins des Verts-Sommets de 1’Estrie for their financial contribution.Information: 819-849-6560.COURTESY Art by Catherine Lemieux.¦ - ¦.Jonathan Oldengarm to perform in Lennoxville Sherbrooke onathan Oldengarm, organist at the Church of St.Andrew’s and St.Paul’s in Montreal, will be giving a concert on the new Petit-Clerc organ, at St.George’s Church, 84 Queen Street, in Lennoxville Friday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m.Organist Jonathan Oldengarm has been hailed for his “unalloyed musicality and stylish imagination.” A laureate of the international competitions of Calgary, Dublin, Montreal and the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO), he has played hundreds of recitals in North America, Asia and Europe.His organ and harpsichord repertoire includes works from the earliest sources of keyboard music to the 21st-century avant-garde.Dr.Oldengarm holds de- grees in organ and harpsichord from Wilfrid Laurier and McGill Universities, and also studied at the Hochschule far Musik in Stuttgart, Germany.He is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, and sits on its professional certification committee.From 2005 to 2007 he taught organ, harpsichord and basso continue at McGill University in Montreal.Since 2008 he is Director of Music at the Church of St.Andrew and St.Paul, Montreal, where the music programme includes a fifty-voice semi-professional choir, two organ recital series, and several annual choir-orchestral oratorio presentations.For more information visit the website at oldengarm.com For information about the concert, call 819-346-5564.Ben by Daniel Shelton j Sunny ?\ ^ SWIPING 1H£ CUOupS -AWAY^ pPSCAj YOU KNOW, Y0U(?M0MANPI 1 USEP TO ALSO WATCH -?IMIS SHOW WHEN &HEWAS SMAUW COME 10 THINK or IT, WE U5EP TO SIT ON THIS SAME COUCH.aigw The Record newsroom@sherorookerecord.com Thursday, May 8, 2014 Page 3 “The Refugee Sponsorship Committee is responsible for bringing two young people from refugee camps to our campus this September," Giant garage sale this Saturday Five staff members honoured at The Record RA GARBER Some of the 30-odd volunteers at work last Tuesday in the Bishop’s University arena.They transported, sorted, shined and arranged a huge amount of goods for sale.By Rachel Garber Record Correspondent The action in the Bishop’s University arena is heating up this week.A team of some 30 volunteers are preparing for the game-of-the-year for the Refugee Sponsorship Committee.It’s their annual arena-sized “garage sale” this Saturday.And this year it’s “bigger than ever." That’s what Lissa McRae calls it.She’s a member of the Refugee Sponsorship Committee of Bishop’s University and the Champlain Regional College.She gives a loving tour of the goods.Waiting to be sorted are a mountain of stuff at the arena’s entrance, plus a bleacher and a half full more.And in the arena itself, row upon row of tables are lined up, many of them already loaded down with cleaned, sorted and labeled merchandise.It’s not a jumble.It’s a symphony of stuff.First in are some antiques - a crosscut saw, a small wooden trolley, a sofa.Chairs - all kinds and sizes.Easy.Hard.“We haWan incredible amount of furniture, really really good furniture,” says McRae.“Most of it came from Champlain, because they’re redoing offices because of the flood.But none of the furniture is damaged.” She points out bookcases, desks, crescendas, office chairs, supply cabinets, filing cabinets.A big round table.A table full of electronics.Phones.DVD players.Printers.Heaters.Books - French, English, children’s, adults.’ A table of tools.Another of baskets.More of linens and blankets.Games and puzzles.An army of clothes.Purses.Candles and can-dleholders.Jewellery and jewellery boxes.Picture frames.Lamps.Bureaus.Small appliances - an ice cream maker.A family of mirrors.A fridge.“The sale this year has more stuff than we’ve ever, ever had before.The first sale was in a small amplain-owned building, and we made a thousand dollars,” McRae recalls.“Last year the sale raised $14,000.This year, we’re aiming for $15,000.And all for a very good cause.” So what is the cause?"The Refugee Sponsorship Committee is responsible for bringing two young people from refugee camps to our campus this September,” says McRae.“So they come here.They become landed immigrants immediately they’re no longer refugees.We take care of all their needs, all of their expenses, for 12 months -food, clothing.They come with virtually nothing.They’ve left a refugee camp.One student will come to Bishop’s, and one will go to Champlain College.” “The umbrella organization that Finds the students for us and for other universities in the same program is WUSC - World University Service of Canada - out of Ottawa.One ofWUSC’s programs is to find university-ready students who are living in refugee camps, anywhere in the world.It could be in Africa, but it could be Thailand, Pakistan, anywhere.Last year, one student was from Rwanda, and the other from Burundi.” The students go on to get summer jobs, just like any Canadian student, and student loans and bursaries, so they can finish their studies.“We have four of our former refugee students graduating this year - two in science, and two in business,” says McRae.“The reason why we do all this fundrai ing is because it’s a real privilege to bring in all these young people from refugee camps in different parts of the world,” she says.“It amazes us how well they do, how well they integrate, how well they do in their studies.” Over the past 21 years, the Refugee Sponsorship Committee has sponsored more than 30 students, usually two a year.It re- quires about $38,000 a year - all fundraised via the giant garage sale in the spring, a monster book sale in the fall, and various other fundraising initiatives throughout the year.Emily Williams comes by.She has just finished her first year at Bishop’s, in history and education.She’s here today to unfold clothes.Why is she doing this?“In most organizations there’s a gap between the fundraising that you do and the work that’s actually done in other countries,” she says.“And I think this group really bridges that gap and allows you an amazing community and a means of being exposed to , other cultures and other ways of1 life, and getting to know people that you would otherwise never meet.” “This is an amazing | fundraiser,” says Williams.“The amount of community volunteers that show up, the amount of things - it’s an amazing movement of energy.It’s crazy!” People have been dropping off items at the arena since March 25.“The door is open, and more donations are welcome,” says McRae.But beware - the deadline is tonight at 8 p.m.And they ask for items in good condition only.No tires, mattresses, TVs or computer monitors, please.Nancy Robichaud is responsible for organizing the sale.She’s a member of the Refugee Sponsorship Committee, too.Hie committee’s website lists 1 of 37 members - students, aff and faculty at Bishop'-* Uni' ity and Champlain College.Bu aany of the volunteers come from the community, too, says McRae.The big sale is in the Bishop’s University arena this Saturday, from 8 a.m.to 2 p.m.The “fill a bag for $5” happens from 1 to 2 p.m.For information about the work of the committee, or about the sale, visit www.refugeepro-ject.ubishops.ca.Ra.writes@gmail.com SHARON MCCULLY The Record held a simple ceremony Wednesday to honour the five members of its staff who have been with the newspaper for more than 25 years.In recognition of their ongoing dedication and commitment, Record Publisher Sharon McCully presented Laurie Schoolcraft, Janet Daignault, Sylvia Young, Anne Poirier, and Jo-Ann Hovey with the Canadian Community Newspapers Association Bronze Quill Award for distinguished service to the community newspaper industry.Together the five have represented the newspaper in matters ranging from circulation to finances, distribution, advertising, and administration for between 29 and 33 years.McHappy Day for CHUS Sherbrooke Wednesday marked the 21st Edition of the McHappy Day for local McDonald’s franchises for the benefit of the CHUS Foundation.For every Happy Meal, Big Mac, or Espresso coffee sold, McDonald’s donated $1 to the Foundation.Above, left to right, CHUS Founda- COURTESY tion Director Charles Auger, Foundation administrator Michel Godbout, McDonald’s franchisee, and Board member Mario lannuzzi, CHUS Director-General Dr.Stéphane Tremblay, and, Dr.William Fraser, Science Director at the CHUS Research Centre gather for the opening of McHappy Day at the Rock Forest restaurant.Michel Puval Advertising Consultant Serving the entire Eastern Townships wtth three publications RECORD Townships Outlet Brrnne County NEWS One number «19 569-9525 mduval@sherbrookerecord.com Page 4 Thursday, May 8, 2014 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Postal Workers Union Cont’d from page 1 maintain affordable postage and door-to-door delivery.The local union president explained that as the changeover to new community mailboxes takes place over the course of the next five years, it will mean 32 full time jobs will disappear from Sherbrooke.“That’s 32 people out of work in Sherbrooke,” Avard continued.“If we apply that logic to Coaticook, six positions will turn into three; in Magog 15 will fall to seven.Asbestos will cut four.” On average, the union president said that he expects to see postal staff shrink by 40 to 45 per cent per municipality, depending on the size of the community.According to Canada Post, only one third of Canadian households still receive their mail at their doors, with the other two thirds picking up their mail and parcels through community mailboxes, grouped or lobby mailboxes or curbside rural mailboxes.The move to shift that last third to a community mailbox system represents one section of a five-part plan that the crown corporation has published with the hopes of streamlining operations and improving operations.The other points of the plan include a new, tiered pricing structure for regular postage; the opening of more franchise postal outlets in stores across Canada; the installation of faster, more automated sorting technology in consolidated centres; and cutting labour costs by eliminating positions as workers retire, and through collective bargaining.To Avard, these moves represent a dismantling of Canada’s public postal system, and he stressed that the CUPW sees other options.Chief among these possible alternatives was the possibility of the integration of banking and financial services into the postal network.He pointed to functional examples of this in several European countries, and said that the model has widely been acknowledged as a likely success.He stressed that Canada Post be longs to the people of Canada and emphasized that Saturday’s protest is meant to be a way for the people to speak up “For us the objective is to give the population a way to express themselves,” the local union president said.“We’ve already had other ways, with petitions and letters to MNAs, so on Saturday what we want is to demonstrate that the population is still behind us." Union representative Stéphane Fortier explained that the rally will begin with speeches by Avard and local NDP MNAs at around 9:30 a.m., after which the rally will move along its route, down Wellington North to King, and then up the King Street hill to get to the market.He said that altogether he expected the event to last about an hour and a half, and pointed out that there would be bussing available to bring people back downtown afterward.He speculated that depending on the turnout and the weather, there might be further presentations given at the end of the walk.Avard said that while he expects the local communities to rally in Sherbrooke, there would be other demonstrations across the region.He explained that part of the point of gathering in front of city hall was to express to the City of Shprbrooke the feeling that it had not given its distinct support on the issue.“Officially the city has said that it supports us, but through the UMQ.(the Union of Municipalities of Quebec)” Avard explained.“We think that a statement from the city would be a stronger show of support.” The union president said that he had received several messages of support from members of the city council, and speculated that the reasoning behind the lack of a more formal statement from the city alone had to do with the fact that the Minister responsible for Canada Post is Transport Minister Lisa Raitt, with whom the city has been trying to curry favour over the matter of the local airport.Despite the lack of firm institutional support, however, Avard said that he was optimistic about the event as long as the weather is good.“We’re inviting everyone to join in,” the union president said.“The more people we have there, the clearer the message will be.” Pot producer nabbed in Sherbrooke Sherbrooke * Hydro-Sherbrooke audit helped allow po-Z\ lice to dismantle a greenhouse cannabis xliproduction operation in Sherbrooke west Tuesday afternoon.“Employees of Hydro-Sherbrooke noticed an improper connection to the garage of a residence,” said Sherbrooke Police spokesperson René Dubreuil.A short investigation discovered the greenhouse operation in the basement of 3145 Fan-camp Street.A total of 620 plants were discovered by police and SPS investigators were on hand to dismantle the operation.According to the SPS, the production value exceeds $600,000 on the illicit market.No arrests have yet been made and the investigation is ongoing.Sherbrooke hires new roads chief Sherbrooke The City has hired its new Director of Maintenance and roads Guylaine Boutin, who will take over from Martial Larose on June 2.Boutin is the first woman in Sherbrooke, and the second in Quebec, to hold this municipal position.Boutin holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in engineering from the Université de Sherbrooke and worked across Canada before returning to Sherbrooke.She has expertise in the rehabilitation of road networks and paving.Fondation duCHUS Ultrasound for Intensive Care Your donations have enabled the CHUS Foundation to acquire an ultrasound device for the critical-care staff at the CHUS Hôtel-Dieu.The prime use of this device is to guide physicians when inserting central-venous catheters.It can also be used to image the heart and abdomen right at the patient's bedside.In addition, the CHUS Foundation's Brigitte-Perreault fund has made it possible to develop training for nurses to enable them to use the ultrasound equipment to guide insertion of peripheral catheters in difficult cases.Ultrasound imaging allows nurses to view the surrounding structures to make sure the needle is inserted at the right place the first time.In addition to considerably reducing the risks of insertion complications to patients, ultrasound also shortens the time the nurse needs to perform the procedure.This also considerably lowers patient anxiety levels.hospital CHUS Hôtel-Dieu department Intensive Care investment $ 70,000 Follow ns on www.fondabonchus.org 11 Mi: tZF.Wallace — Cont’d from page 1 for his work both as an author and an illustrator.“He loves libraries,” Keenan said, “I feel really lucky that we have him here.” TD Canadian Children’s Book Week invites over 25,000 children, teens and adults across the country to participate in activities related to literacy and the joy of reading, every year.Hundreds of schools, public libraries, bookstores and community centres host events as part of the literary festival, which has been taking place for more than 30 years.This year events are taking place in the Eastern Townships at Brome Lake Books, Heroes Memorial Elementary School, Bishop’s College School, the North Hatley Library and the Lennoxville Library.“This is the third time our library has applied and been accepted to take part in this event, and the third time that teachers at Lennoxville Elementary have enthusiastically agreed to participate," Keenan continued.“The authors are always wonderful with the children and extremely well-received by them.The library representative explained that the event provides an excellent opportunity to create positive connections between kids and the library.“It’s a wonderful program,” Keenan said, “If we could have more people in we would.” More information about book week is available at http://www.bookweek.ca The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, May 8, 2014 Page 5 Magog: 2013 went well for Transport des Alentours Magog Memphremagog’s community transport organization Transport des Alentours, held its Annual General Meeting on April 23 that showed a positive outcome for the non-profit’s 2013 activities.The AGM presented the 2013 financial statements, which were adopted unanimously.The report highlighted the establishment of a dedicated carpooling website, the creation of a public urban transport system for the Town of Magog, a reached agreement for special student rates for buses between Magog and Sherbrooke, the maintenance of connections to Austin, Ayer's Cliff, Bolton, Canton d’Orford, Canton de Hatley, Potton, Eastman, Magog, North Hatley, Stanstead, and Ste -Catherine- de- Hatley.In addition, the organization has maintained adapted transportation service to medical appointments five days a week and made access to service easier through more and improved stops.A total of 36,880 trips were made in 2013, including 34,630 in adapted transportation and 2,250 in public transportation.This represents a 10 per cent increase compared to 2012, mainly due to the implementation of urban public transport service in Magog.This meeting was also an opportunity to elect new members of the Board of Directors, with four posts to be filled for a term of two years.The Board is now composed of the following: - Joan Westland-Eby (Bolton Est) president and municipal representative: - Guy Jauron (MRC Mem-phremagog), municipal representative; - Diane Marcoux (Potton), new member; - Pierre Côté (Town of Magog), municipal member; - Dany Gagné (CSSS Mem-phremagog) associate member representing the field of health; - Gaétane Lacroix (Hand-Droits) member representing adapted transportation; - Marie-Denise Morency, associate member representing public transit; - Jacques Gaudreau, adapted transport user; - Colette Provost, public transportation user; - Ann Beaulé, General Director.Westland-Eby also announced two major projects that will be realized during 2014 - the production of a feasibility study for the deployment of a taxi-bus service in the MRC Memphremagog.Also, a marketing firm will be given the mandate to develop a communications strategy to raise awareness of Transport des Alentours and its services.Transport des Alentours is a non- profit organization that has been providing transportation services in the MRC Memphremagog since July 1981 and a public transit service since May 2009.The organization has l,i207 regular users.Orford drops treatment plant lawsuit Sherbrooke Orford Township has dropped the $10 million lawsuit launched in 2012 in connection with its water purification plant.Mayor Jean-Pierre Adam says that all the parties involved in the case - the EXP consulting firm, engineers, and the Government of Quebec are currently in talks to resolve the impasse.The municipality was claiming damages from the three “for having built a plant that didn’t meet the community needs in its design." There was no claim against the actual construction.“We are looking at the possibility of a final test run of the plant before deciding to fully replace it," says Adam, “So we are trying to agree on the process and the cost sharing that such a decision would require.The fact that we are talking about this is in itself a very positive thing.” So far, the municipality has spent $250,000 on legal fees and this figure would continue to go up as long as this case remained open.“My priority is to ensure that our municipality can continue its development with an efficient water treatment plant, while respecting the environmental requirements of the Government of Quebec,” Adam adds.Until the situation is resolved sewage destined for the plant will be diverted to and treated in Cowansville at a cost of about $50 for the property owners concerned.Magog to declare war on unleashed dogs Record Staff The Town of Magog is cracking down on dogs running free following citizen complaints about unleashed pets on the Plage des Cantons beach.At its meeting on May 5, Council heard testimony of dog owners letting their animals run loose completely indifferent to the presence of children and people afraid of dogs and demands for stricter enforcement of the law.According to Councillor Jean-Guy Gingras, the issue is being taken very seriously by police and said the Regional Police had been asked to step up enforcement of existing regulations.In addition, council is considering increasing the fines for repeat offenders.Council also plans, however, to build a dog park where the animals can run freely.Dogging the geese in Sherbrooke parks The City of Sherbrooke has gone to the dogs for help in dealing with migratory geese annoying the parks alongside the Magog River.A specially-trained canine was auditioned early Tuesday morning for the job of scaring the honkers away from from Lucien -Blanchard Park, the Municipal Beach, from Quatre-Pins, and Jacques-Cartier Park’s Armand Nadeau Pavilion.The dog in question is a border Collie, trained to scare the birds without touching or hurting them.It was unleashed under the supervision of his trainer from sunrise to 8 a.m.The aim is to improve the water quality of municipal beaches.The quasi-permanent presence of the waterfowl near the Magog River has an adverse effect on the quality of the water.The City of Sherbrooke hopes that this approach will deter geese from establishing themselves in these four parks, two of which have a swimming area.This method of wildlife control is relatively new to Quebec but is widely used in Ontario, where several municipalities are also struggling with problem geese,” a communiqué says.The City is also requesting park citizens to avoid feeding waterfowl such as geese and ducks, as this practice encourages them to remain near waterways in large numbers.Briefs: Fraud foiled Sherbrooke Three individuals will face charges connected to an attempted fraud at the Caisse Desjardins du Mont-Bellevue in Sherbrooke.On Monday, a man went to the teller and asked to withdraw $4,500, using a driver’s licence and a specimen cheque.As he spoke, employees became suspicious and challenged his credentials.The man then fled in a car accompanied by two others.“The three individuals were located on King Street West,” said Sherbrooke Police spokesperson Martin Carrier.“We found documents describing how to carry out the scam using a false identity.” The 57-year old perpetrator and his two accomplices will be charged with conspiracy to commit fraud, attempted fraud, identity theft, and using false documents.Road rage in Richmond A 65 year old Richmond man faces a myriad of charges following a bizarre incident Tuesday afternoon in a grocery store parking lot.According to police, the sexagenarian attacked a passenger in a car, injured an employee of the Richmond Maxi supermarket, and threatened to kill intervening police officers.The excitement began around 2:10 p.m.Tuesday when the suspect was driving slowly down Craig St.in Richmond.He was passed by another vehicle that then turned into the Max store parking lot in the centre of town.“The 65 year old then followed the vehicle that passed him,” explained Sûreté du Québec spokesperson Sgt Gregory Gomez.“Upon entering the Maxi parking lot, he hit an employee with his vehicle.He then got out and physically attacked the passenger in the vehicle that had just passed him.” The suspect was subdued until police arrived.Heavily intoxicated, he threatened to kill the SQ officers upon their arrival.The man faces charges of driving while intoxicated causing injury, refusal to sub mit to a breathalyser, assault causing bodily harm, assault on a police officer, uttering death threats, dangerous dri ving causing bodily harm, and assault.Traffickers stopped Two young men will face charges after having been caught with thirty bags of cocaine Tuesday in Compton.SQ officers from the Coat-icook detachment stopped a vehicle for a traffic safety violation at about 4 p.m.Tues day on Route 147.In the vehicle, they found about $2,200 in cash, several cell phones, thirty bags of cocaine, and cannabis.The two occupants of the vehicle, 19 and 25, were arrested and will be chargée with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking and possession of stolen goods.WINNER OF THE OSS, ORCHESTRA SYMPHONIQUE DE SHERBROOKE, CONCERT • Shannon Keenan GRANDS CONCERTS BMO OSS ORCHESTRE SYMPHONIQUE • oSHERBROQKE LAFOREST TOUR 0U MONDE EN MUSIQUE ITALIE May 10, 2014 I 8-0ÜP.M.PUCCINI Opéra La Bohème Conducted by Nathan BroclL: Resident Conbiicuir of ttie Montreal Symphony Orcbestta Centre culturel El siiFàflROOKr: 819 820-1000 I centrecultureiudes'.ca tsar» afiWit m BpcomrnR «ttrtU A Safe; tft %se Page 6 Thursday, May 8, 2014 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Editorial Heading to Mars to get away from Quebec’s linguistic bickering or the ridiculously high taxes doesn’t appeal to me at all Mars or bust Tim Belford Good news.There are still 54 Canadians on the short list for a trip to Mars.The people at Mars One have apparently whittled down the list of applicants to 705 world-wide and will be interviewing them all before they make the final cut.I suppose the first question that might pop up will be “Why in the bleeding name of Odin do you want to go to Mars in the first place?” This is presuming they realize that the trip, as clearly advertised, will be ONE WAY.Let me explain.Mars One is the brain child of Dutch businessman Bas Lan-dorp.Landorp organized the not-for-profit project to ensure that any colonization of our closest planetary neighbour would be for the benefit of all mankind and not become just_ the latest United States military base or a giant Chinese coal mine.Landorp is deadly serious about all this and has even published a timetable for mankind’s greatest venture.In 2018 a telecom orbiter will be launched followed by an exploratory rover in 2020.Shortly after that components to build the base will be dispatched and then in 2025 the first four astronauts will arrive.If everything goes well these four will be followed every two years by four more ‘settlers.’ 1 think the key phrase here is “if everything goes well.” As you probably remember from your early school days.Mars is pretty far away.At its closest, when it reaches something called ‘opposition,’ which happens every two years or so, it’s 55 million kilometres away.It doesn’t sound much better even if you say 33 million miles.It’s not impossible though.We’ve al- ready sent missions to Mars including Mariner 4 which took 228 days and Mariner 7 that did the trick in a speedy 131 days.Generally speaking however, the experts say the trip will run somewhere between 150 and 300 days depending on the course and the rocket in question.But even if you survive the trip -think four months cooped up in a space capsule with three other settlers, no showers and radiation levels high enough to produce two-headed rabbits - there’s Mars itself.From what I can read Mars is similar in many ways to earth in that its got an equator, two polar caps and four seasons.Other than that not so much.Tire ambient temperature over the last 4 billion years according to scientific guesstimates has been under 0 degrees.At the present day temperatures at the equator can reach a high of 20 by noon while they can also reach a low of -153 at the poles.And of course there are the dust storms which can run months at a time.But hey, compared to the Decarie expressway at rush hour I guess it’s not all that bad.Now some of you are probably thinking, “But isn’t this exact-ly what Europeans did when they set sail for America?” and you would be right.Leaving France or England and settling in Quebec meant uprooting yourself from friends and family in what was, for most, a one-way trip into the unknown.Tire difference, however, was that when you arrived you could breathe the air, drink the water and likely build some sort of shelter.Maybe 1 lack that pioneering spirit, or financial insolvency, that drove my ancestors westward in the first place but the idea of heading to Mars to get away from Quebec’s linguistic bickering or the ridiculously high taxes doesn’t appeal to me at all.Mars may promise a brave new world to some but having to carry an oxygen pack, or living in an hermetically sealed bubble and moaning about sand storms instead of ice storms, all so that I can be remembered as the Champlain of my generation, doesn’t thrill me at all.But, as they used to say at the dock in Ireland, God speed.RECORD 1195 Galt East, Sherbrooke, Quebec JIG 1Y7 Fax: 819-821-3179 e-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Website: www.sherbrookerecord.coin Sharon McCully Publisher .(819) 569-9511 Daniel Coulombf News Editor.(819) 569-6345 Stephen Blake Corresp.EurroR .(819) 569-6345 Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman.(819) 569-9931 DEPARTMENTS Accouniing.(819) 569-9511 Advertising .(819) 569-9525 Circulation .(819) 569-9528 Newsroom .(819) 569-6345 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kick off a season of sneezing, headaches and itchy, watery eyes.Like a growing number of people, I’m allergic to tree pollen.Many say their symptoms have worsened over the years.They’re probably right.We’ve upset the Earth’s carbon cycle by burning fossil fuels and destroying forests and wetlands.Plants help rebalance it by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen.Thanks, plants! A warming planet also means longer growing seasons and stimulated plant growth in many areas (although it’s causing drought and reduced plant growth in some parts of the world).And rising atmospheric C02 actually increases pollen production.Add to that the extreme weather impacts of climate change that can exacerbate allergy symptoms and other respiratory problems (rain and higher temperatures create more moulds and fungi in some places; more dust contributes to allergies and asthma in drought-stricken areas), plus the all-around increases in ground-level ozone, smoke and pollution, and you’ve got a recipe for mass discomfort, illness, death and rising health care costs.Tests conducted by U.S.Department of Agriculture weed ecologist Lewis Ziska showed pollen production doubled from five to 10 grams per plant when C02 in the atmosphere went up from 280 parts per million in 1900 to 370 in 2000, according to a USA Today article.That could double to 20 grams by 2075 if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise.“There’s clear evidence that pollen season is lengthening and total pollen is increasing,” George Luber, associate director for climate change at the U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told USA Today.“It’s one of the ways climate change is already affecting your community.” U.S.research shows the pollen season there has lengthened by about 16 days since 1995 and the ragweed season by anywhere from a day to 16 days, with greater increases moving north.The Public Health Agency of Canada says ragweed season here is close to a month longer than in 1995 because of warming temperatures.be allergic warming We still don’t fully understand the multiple impacts of global warming on allergies, or what else may be contributing to the problem.Increased chemical exposure and the “hygiene factor" >- which shows lack of exposure to germs and the outdoors early in life can make people more prone to allergies — may also be involved.More research is needed, but that will require more funding.This doesn’t mean people should stay indoors.Getting outside offers numerous physical and mental health benefits.Research even shows that kids who spend a lot of time outdoors develop fewer allergies.The David Suzuki Foundation’s 30x30 Nature Challenge during May provides tips and information about the benefits of outdoor activity.You can also take steps to minimize allergic reactions, such as going outside later in the day when pollen levels are lower and reducing allergens inside your home.If your allergies are severe, it's a good idea to get tested by an allergist or doctor to pinpoint causes.From there, you can often find effective treatments: Doing all we can to prevent climate change from getting worse won’t do much for allergies this season or next, but in the long run, it will make life easier for all of us, and our children and grandchildren.After all, this isn’t about plants being bad for people.We can’t live without them.It’s more about the natural systems that keep us alive and healthy being put out of whack by our reckless behaviour.This year’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Fifth Assessment Report concludes that climate change is real and that humans are largely responsible, mostly through burning fossil fuels and damaging or destroying carbon “sinks,” including forests, wetlands and oceans.The report also shows we still have time and opportunities to avoid the worst impacts, but only if we act quickly to protect and restore forests and green spaces and reduce our consumption of fossil fuels tl ougb energy conservation and shifting to renewable sources.There are many benefits to addressing climate change.One is that we’ll all be able to breathe easier.With contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Editor Ian Hanington.Learn more at www.davidsuzuki.org. I he Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, May 8, 2014 Page 7 |.Using “The the the the the the the Ross Murray is a god the the the the the.” is considered black hat, and there are generally no wallets stored inside Klack hats, so what’s the point?MNIST Old MacDonald had a life, SEO-E-O Ross Murray What is every North American’s dream?Long lustrous hair that flows in slow motion like a summer breeze, of course.But the other dream is to be number one at whatever it is we do.And the one thing that everyone does is exist.Ranking in the top 10 of being, however, that’s a tall order.If you’re a cook at a greasy spoon, it’s a short order.Either way, the competition is fierce.Being number one at being doesn’t happen by accident.It takes dynamic top-down marketing and optimization along with occasional “bottoms-up” martinis and libations.But more on trendline alcoholization later.This is not your grandfather’s existence.We live in a multi-segmented, post-humanistic funnel-cookie age, with billions if not billions-and-a-half people competing for that top spot in the existence peopleplace.You may have a terrific personality and that fabulous hair we spoke about earlier, but do you think that mere substance is going to keep your rank top-shingled?Do you seriously imagine that by regularly refreshing your knowledge-base and content nubbins you’ll be rank-grappling with the Kardashians?Do you really?You disgust me! Thankfully, I’m a far better person than you (currently ranked #37,900,002!), trending high on “selflessness” and “givingosity,” so I’m “happy” to demonstrate some “best practices” to improve your being score.“You’re Welcome 2.0.” First of all, it’s important to document every statistical aspect of your life, bearing in mind that, as Socrates said, the unexamined life is not worth uploading.Moreover, it’s not enough to merely compile your statistics.You must pore over them constantly and algorith-macally.Probe, configure and reconfigure.Put the “anal” into “analytics.” Learn how to read your numbers.For example, have you switched religions multiple times in your lifetime?This is your conversion rate.Have you spent more hours than the global median on trampolines?This is your bounce rate.Do you ingest more than the daily recommended amount of sodium and fat?This is going to kill you.Death, incidentally, will severely penalize your life-being rank.If you do plan on dying, it’s important to implement a 301 redirect (see also: duplicate content; reincarnation).Next, in order to increase your flap-pilation score for long-tail searches and ring-tailed lemurs, strategize the organic putting-in-ness of keywords.These are important words and phrases that will help people find you, even when you’re hiding beneath a pile of coats in the guest room, which is my favourite place to be at parties because that’s where the wallets are.You want to use common words like “hello” and “outrage” in combination with more specialized words that will help you stand out, such as “glunk” and “persimmon.” Don’t conflagulate your conversation with bogus common keyword splatter.For example, using “The the the the the the the Ross Murray is a god the the the the the.” is considered black hat, and there are generally no wallets stored inside black hats, so what’s the point?Instead, try using metawords: metaphors, metafictions, metabolic steroids, what am I meta money?etc.Rank practices for life-being are constantly evolving, what with people being born all the time and some of these people being huge jerks, so it’s important to remain vigilant regarding new techniques and ever cognisant that it’s never-ever going to be enough.For instance, the standard practice used to be “tagging,” which involved reaching out and grabbing people’s links.But this call-to-action often resulted in a call-for-police.Lately, tagging has been replaced by “tickling,” with some experts preferring “spider-monkeying” and others still suggesting “spin-cycling.” Will we see the day when “kidnapping” becomes the norm?We can only dream! Beaver-generated content?It’s possible.Adwords?Adsurd! Backlinks?Backbacon! Pixies?Some say “yes,” some say “no,” some say “PPC PHP R-E-S-P-E-C-T sock it to me sock it to me sock it to me.” Are you #1 yet?Of course not.Are you higher than #37,900,002?Don’t be ridiculous! Ha-ha-ha! Foolish mortal! You won’t even get close until you’re fully engaged and rumoured to be eloped with all available platforms: bus platforms, train platforms, political platforms, platform shoes.Are you on Noodle?Noodle-*-?Woozle?PutThat?Gra-tuiTousCapiTals?SparkleLust?Why Not?(That’s not a question: that’s the name of a peer-pressure-positive social platform.) Igwanna?Malarkee?Bunderfuz-zle?WoodenBoardWithCrookedNails?Should I Continue?(That’s a question.) Once you’re on every platform (i.e.you’ll never be) you’ll require constant self-awareness, narcissism and fresh socks to make a go of it.With perseverance and a little luck, your being rank will be incrementally higher than it was, but probably not.Finally, don’t forget to be good looking and rich.Be generous with drinks.CHUS honours retirees, veteran employees Record Staff Sherbrooke The Board of Directors and the management of the Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke (CHUS ) have paid tribute to the 146 people who retired in 2013 and the 94 people who will have amassed 25 years of service in 2014.The recognition event took place at the Sherbrooke Delta Hotel Sherbrooke, where CHUS Board Chair Jacques Fortier and Acting Director-General Dr.Stéphane Tremblay, saluted the outstanding work of the veteran employees.“We want to honour you for your investment, your cooperation, and your professional input.The CHUS could always count on you over all these years, and rest assured that your contribution is greatly appreciated,” said Dr.Tremblay.During the evening, Gilles Michaud, Director of Human Resources and Education, took the opportunity to highlight the many years of service of two retirees in particular - Marie-Paule Choquette, nursing assistant (46 years of service!), and Dr.Diego Rosales, psychiatrist, professor, and researcher (45 years of practice).“The 240 people honoured by the CHUS have left an indelible mark in their workplace,” a communiqué says, network and the evolution of medicine.Through their maximum efforts, day “working tirelessly throughout their ca- They have always represented well the after day, they brought the best possible reers, and facing many challenges CHUS values of respect, teamwork, lis- care to patients.They will be part of the brought about by changes in the health tening, professionalism, and creativity.CHUS forever.” Read all about it -Two decades of headlines compiled into 2 books The Record has scanned and digitized 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newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Page 8 Thursday, May 8, 2014 .!l!""!-nl"!ll! 1 ¦'¦V- .Hiiiiiillliiii > j.s ^ * The news of a hotel project in the works comes on the heels of Stanstead being recognized as a Village de Relais.New hotel could be coming to By Matthew McCully Special to The Record Apian is in the works that could see a new hotel built in Stanstead within the next few years.At Monday night’s council meeting, a promissory note was presented for the sale of a parcel of land off highway owned by the town to a construction company, AKA5D, owned by architect Fred Kline.The intended purpose for the land is a hotel.The next step, according to town general manager Guillaume Labbé, is for the company interested in the land to do the necessary testing of the land and soil to be sure it could sustain a large structure.“They have 180 days for due diligence,” he said.If all goes well, the promissory note will go to the notary, completing the transaction, and there is a 24-month construction plan for the hotel.A study done recently by the Horwath company supports a demand in the area.The proposed building would have around 30 rooms, according to Labbé.Mayor Phillipe Dutil is excited about the possibility of a new hotel, but was Stanstead hesitant to discuss details.Nothing is set in stone yet, he said.“It’s something we’ve been wanting for a long time,” Dutil added.Dutil said a new hotel, in addition to providing employment, would benefit the granite industry, which has businessmen visit the town regularly.Visitors to Stanstead College would also have a place to stay, as would hockey teams coming to the area to play at the Pat Burns Arena.The news of a hotel project in the works comes on the heels of Stanstead being recognized as a Village de Relais, which will likely increase tourism by directing highway traffic into town rather than to rest stops.The recent provincial election delayed the planned press conference to announce the exciting news to the town.Once the ministerial shuffle is complete, and all departments are staffed and caught up on dossiers, Stanstead will make an official announcement explaining the details of becoming a Village de Relais, as well as the possibility of a hotel being built in the coming years.Jumpstart This May, DONATE 42- and ge+ your RED ball or puok w Jumpstart jkmkk Vour donation help-?Sherbrooke area kidç get in the game.KIDS HELPED CC?last DDO TEAR C ACC SINCE 9/9032005 Donate today at your local Canadian Tire jumpstart.canadiantire.ca f Canadian Tire Jumpstart J^@CTJumpstart Stanstead moms celebrated By Matthew McCully Special to The Record With Mother’s Day on the horizon, Stanstead residents took some time to recognize some super moms in the area, who regularly go above and beyond the call of duty to help out in the community.The Sunnyside Elementary School Kindergarten class is paying tribute to moms by selling flowers to other students to bring home as a gift to special moms on Mother’s Day.“The kids will do all the selling,” said teacher Claire Bertrand, the teacher who organized the event for the kids and picked up the flats of flowers.“The moms can plant the flowers in their gardens.” “It’s something that’s easy and fun for the kids,” said Bertrand.The yellow and purple petunias, watered and ready for a home in a lucky mom's garden, will be sold during recess on Thursday and Friday, May 8 and 9.The cost is one dollar per flower.All the funds raised will go towards a class trip to the Granby Zoo at the end of the year.Sunnyside gave a shout out to all the moms who volunteer their time at the school and help out with various events.Crystal Goodwin, according to Sunnyside staff, is a big help to the school’s breakfast program, as well as heading up the Parent Participation Organization (PPO) committee.The elementary school won’t be the only place selling flowers for Mother’s Day.Brian Reynolds and Nick Houle, who recently took over Sylvain Roy’s flower business, are in for a busy weekend.“It’s the busiest time of the year.More popular than Valentine’s Day,” said Roy, who sold the business months ago and now works down the street at the pharmacy.“It was my favourite day,” Roy said, adding that his fondest memories were of delivering bouquets to unsuspecting mothers.“The look on their faces was just priceless,” he laughed.Roy also enjoyed when moms were brought to his store and invited by family members to pick anything they would like.“The boys are going to be very busy this weekend,” Roy said.He hasn’t received a distress call yet, but said he would be available to help out if Houle and Reynolds, new to the business, need a hand.Reynolds’ wife, Jennifer Carrier, who works at the video/flower/ice cream/tanning one-stop-shop, said they already have a list of orders.She even paused her interview with The Record to take an order over the phone.“The fridge is full, we’re ready,” she said.SHE ALWAYS TOOK CARE OF YOU — NOW IT'S YOUR TURN — Reserve today at Bâton Rouge *.¦ .f ~>.V.-V 2844.KING OUEST STREET SHERBROOKE SISSAS-SSSS Baton Rouge es! la marque depnsee ûe PPM Royalties limited Partnership uHlisee sous licence par Croupe Restaurants imvwscor me.Baton Rouge Steaknoose & Bar el ie logo Bator, Rouae sont aes marques de commerce de POM Roya'ties Ljtnited 0d'tr>ership utihsees sous licence paf Cruupe Restaurants Imvescor inc.Croupe Restaurants nivesco* rnc 2014 Tous droits réserves STEAKHOUSE S BAR The Record j newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com BORDER REPORT Thursday, May 8, 2014 Page 9 Del Monty trying a new outfit By Matthew McCully Special to The Record ££ There are no clothing stores here,” said Del Monty owner Marcel Hauben, who will convert the building of many functions into a women’s clothing store from May 13-17.The main hall of the building, currently an antiques showroom/dance hall, will be lined with clothing racks full of wholesale designer women’s clothes from manufacturers from Joliette.The selection of dresses, blouses, skirts, pants, sweaters and other items, part of a liquidation of samples and surplus inventory, will be sold at manufacturer’s prices, with the taxes covered by the vendors.The makeshift clothing store will be open Tuesday, May 13 to Friday May 16 from 9 a.m.to 9 p.m.and Saturday May 17 from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.FAS Pet of the Week Casey COURTESY PHOTO Ogden In the last few weeks we’ve welcomed some wonderful new dogs into our rescue.Some so wonderful that they were adopted before we even had a chance to showcase them in our weekly column.Our most recent arrivals are terrific too but they haven’t been with us very long so before introducing them, we need just a little more time to get to know them so we have a better understanding of their respective temperaments and personalities.For as much as we love it when a dog is adopted quickly, it is more important to ensure we are making the best possible match.This week, we have chosen to once again showcase Casey, a dog that we have come to know very well.We know him well because sadly, he has been patiently waiting for his perfect match for almost six months.He is a young and happy collie shepherd mix who was found as a stray and never claimed.When he first arrived he was quite thin and a little skittish but within just a few weeks he settled in and has blossomed into such a great dog.He is very friendly and loves to play fetch.He’ll chase just about anything that we throw but he seems to have a preference for sticks.Casey is lean and lanky and quite agile so should be a good hiking or jogging partner.Mostly though he has a wonderful enthusiasm for fun and frolic and is very engaged so he is a fun dog to have around.Casey is very good natured and gets along with most other dogs big and small.We can’t help but also mention that he is absolutely beautiful.So why has this amazing dog not yet found his forever home?Well for one, his kind and gentle manner does not extend to cats so right there he loses out on a number of potential adopters.Also, he doesn’t love being alone in his kennel although really, after six months, who can blame him, but we have to anticipate that he might not love being left alone for long periods so an ideal home is one where he has someone to hang out with a good part of the day at least while he settles in; even if that “someone” is another dog.So there you have it, not sure what more we can say except that he has won our hearts and we’re all rooting for him.To meet Casey, send an email to frontieranimalsoci-ety@gmail.com or give our adoption coordinator Brenda a call and she’ll be happy to set up an appointment.You can reach her any day of the week between 8 a.m.and 8 p.m.at 819.876.7747 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid ¦ : :: i QUTO ©©©.com.By Miranda Lightstone What is an Infiniti QX60?Weil, when this seven-passenger midsize SUV first appeared in 2012 it was known as the JX35, it has since gone through a bit of an identity change and is now the QX60.And whereas the numbers used to indicate engine size, the 60 largely stands for nothing other than to place it squarely in the middle of the lineup between the QX50, QX70 and QX80.2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid Price and Specs The “hybrid” badge means the QX60 automatically comes equipped with AWD and is available in only one trim that’s just over $1 Ok more expensive than the base QX60.With a starting price of $54, 500, the only extras that can be added to the QX60 Hybrid is Infiniti’s Theatre, Deluxe Touring & Technology Package (for $9,000) that beefs up safety with backup collision intervention, lane departure warning, along with a 15-speaker Bose Cabin Surround system, Maple wood interior accents and third-row moonroof and power rear shades — all of which my tester came equipped with.In terms of performance, the 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is equipped with a 2.5L supercharged I4 engine with Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid that uses a lithium-ion battery along with a 15 kW electric motor.Total horsepower is rated at 250, and torque at 243 Ib-ft.and is handled via a CVT with manual shift mode.Driving the 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid This is a rather large vehicle, and it drives big.While visibility is good, and Infiniti’s nannies (while rather obnoxious) help dispel any issues one might have with blind spots and uncertainties in parking lots, the QX60 just feels heavy and sluggish.Throttle response is labored, even when popped into “Sport” via the Infiniti Drive Mode Selector.I absolutely abhor a vehicle (like the 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid) that leaves a stop as if in molasses even if the throttle is firmly pressed.Sure, it might be smooth, but I'd like to not take a full 2 minutes to cross an intersection.Infiniti boasts the QX60 has an “acceleration swell,” and it does eventually, but the build-up to that swell just isn’t, well, swell.Just as the throttle response felt labored, so too did the general handling of the vehicle.This is not a car that likes to be thrown about.It’s happier lumbering along at a gentle pace, in no hurry at all, taking lazy, large corners.As far as the hybrid is concerned, if it weren’t for the badge I wouldn’t have known or felt a difference (save for the stunted acceleration).So, that added $10k on top of the base regular model price is lost on me.As for fuel consumption, I was in the 12L/100km range, which is quote good for a vehicle its size and stature.So, while I didn’t “feel” the hybrid in the drive, it clearly made a difference in terms of gas used.Inside and Out of the 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid This is one good-looking SUV.While it is quite large, Infiniti did a brilliant job in softening all edges and curves.It straddles the line nicely between the behemoth dinosaur stature of the QX80.Inside the 2014 Infiniti QX60 is posh and sophisticated in all the right ways.Subtle brushed aluminum bits as well as faux-wood inserts add a touch of class, and the QX60’s seats are very, very comfortable.I’m not fond of the steering-wheel buttons and find they 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Locally installed.Have a problem?Nationally guaranteed Talk t0 Fernand: Page 10 Thursday.May 8, 2014 nevvsfoom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Association and Hunt Qub volunteers will offer instruction on fish biology, equipment, and lures, managing a fishing rod, and trout fishing.Sherbrooke As originally planned, the organizing committee of the 2014 QMJHL Sherbrooke Entry Draft conducted a draw last Thursday to choose the eighteen youngsters from 10 to 14 who will get to experience General Manager for a Day with a league team.Among the eighteen win- Sherbrooke L’Association du Marais-de-la-Rivière-aux-Cerises Cerises and the 4 loups fishing and hunting club is organizing the 2014 Edition of its Fishing Festival the weekend of QMJHL GMs for a Day nets, will be twelve from the Es-trie and six from outside the region.Winners will be called up on stage at the draft and given a team-quality jersey of the team they will represent.No fewer than 150 young people took time to register for the drawing on the Sherbrooke Phoenix website.The 2014 QMJHL Quebec Major Junior Hockey League draft will- take place on Saturday May 31, at 10 a.m., at the Palais des Sports Léopold-Drolet in Sherbrooke.This event is open to the public free of charge.For more information on the draft people are encouraged to ‘like’ the Facebook page Repêchage Sherbrooke 2014, call 819 560-8842, or email repechage2014@hock- eyphoenix.ca.The winners of the GM for a Day drawing are: Belanger, Charles-Antoine, Coaticook; Gardner, Justin, Vic-toriaville; Bernier, Nathan, L’An-cienne-Lorette; Lacelle, Jordan.Trois-Rivières; Blair.Leighton, Sherbrooke; Lefebvre, Alexis, Sherbrooke; Bourgault, Nathan, Sherbrooke; Ménard,Alexandre, Fishing Fest in Magog June 7-8 at Magog’s Plage des Cantons.With support from the Town of Magog and the Quebec Wildlife Foundation’s ‘Pêche en Herbe1 fishery program the festival is designed to introduce young people to the angler’s sport.Registration is required for this event as only 120 places are available.Registration is required for this event as only 120 places are available.Youth from the ages of 6 to 17 will be divided into four groups of 30 that will meet separately at 9 a.m.and 1 p.m.each day.Association and Hunt Club volunteers will offer instruction on fish biology, equipment, and lures, managing a fishing rod, and trout fishing.Thanks to the generosity of Sherbrooke; Bureau, Édouard, Sherbrooke; Meunier, Vincent, Laval; Carrier, Émily, Sherbrooke; Proulx, James, Drum-mondville; Dostie.Félix-Antoine, Sherbrooke; Roy, Mathieu, Drummondville; Ducharme, Marc-Antoine, Magog; Tremblay, Éloise, Sherbrooke: Duranleau, Saku, Magog; Verpaelst, Maxim, Sherbrooke.IGA extra Gazaille in Magog, a BBQ lunch will be provided to all participants and their families between 11:45 and 12:30 Registration is free can be done beginning Monday, May 12, at 9 a.m.by calling 819-843-8118.Magog bike network delays opening ^AGOG heart s delight.ified later date pointing the This decision was made by La the surface in the longer term.The Montagnarde Coordinat- finger at the heavy rains which Montagnarde Coordination The opening date for the Cyclists who use La Mon- ing Committee made the an- have drenched the region this Committee in order to help trail will be announced as soon tagnarde bike network nouncement, Wednesday spring.Usually, the network is keep the area in good condi- as possible on the Network web- will have to wait a little through a press release, to post- open from May 15 until October tion.Use by riders under cur- siteatwww.routeverte.com/rv/ while longer to pedal to their pone the opening to an unspec- 15 each year.rent conditions may damage Media giants pressured as advertising agencies look to social media By David Friend The Canadian Press Executives at some of Canada’s biggest media companies say they’re feeling the pinch as major advertisers take their money to social media operators like Facebook and Twitter, leaving the country’s biggest television networks and newspapers with the scraps.The shift is happening faster than many players expected and is a driving force behind changes across the industry as more Canadians migrate to the Internet for their news and entertainment.On Tuesday, the CRTC released a financial report for the TV industry showing that conventional broadcasters, which send over-the-air signals, together lost more than S69 million before taxes last year.National advertising sales took the brunt of the impact, dropping 5.3 per cent to $1.28 oillion in 2013.Today, Canada’s advertising market is about $13 billion annually, crossing all platforms including TV, radio and online, according to analysis firm Solutions Research Group.Just a few years ago, the consensus among big media compa- nies was that restrained spending by advertisers would evaporate after the economic downturn and usher in a new era of digital advertising where banner ads on newspaper company’s websites and streaming video commercials for multiplatform content became increasingly lucrative.What happened was a little more complicated as social media companies swooped into the equation and outside forces like Google’s advertising division attracted a bigger chunk of marketing dollars.“Deals are being made on a global basis,” said Jack Tomik, chief sales officer at Rogers Media, which owns a slate of television channels and magazines.“Money is coming out of budgets for a lot of national advertisers before it even gets to this side of the border.” Advertisers partner with social media companies partly because of their massive scope that promises specific demographics and often more favourable rates.“More and more we’re finding that clients who are global want to do things on a global scale,” said Fred Forster, chief executive officer of Omnicom Media Group Canada, the Cana- dian division of the world’s biggest advertising agency.Forster said international advertising campaigns tend to be cheaper overall.“There are efficiencies associated with that and that’s why the deals are done,”' he said.In March, photo app maker Instagram secured a US$100-million contract with Publicis Omnicom that runs for a year, triggering widespread industry attention.Now, Instagram is shopping around monthly campaigns that cost nearly $1 million apiece, according to a report in trade magazine Ad Age.Some Canadian media companies have tried to tap into these relationships by partnering with a direct competitor.Postmedia websites, for example, use Google’s advertisement technology under a revenue sharing agreement with the Silicon Valley giant, which means the owner of the National Post and other dailies receive a smaller chunk of revenues but also don’t shoulder big administrative expenses.“The technology and the number of impressions Google can drive is significant _ higher than traditional media companies are able to drive,” said Postmedia chief operating officer Wayne Parrish.Others have tried a more competitive approach.Rogers Communications paid $5.2 billion in November for the Canadian broadcast rights for NHL games, an attempt to get a larger chunk of the lucrative sports entertainment market that still attracts advertisers in droves.The landmark deal had a ripple effect at CBC, a longtime NHL broadcaster.The public broadcaster is laying off more than 600 employees over three years as it manages the impact from both the loss of NHL advertising revenue and cuts to its budget by the federal government.Analyst Kaan Yigit at Solutions Research is skeptical about the suggestions that big media companies are suffering because of the shift to digital.“If the argument is that some of the online spend is going to Google, Facebook, Twitter and Yahoo in Silicon Valley, that’s true.But conservatively, over 90 cents of each $1 spent in advertising in Canada stays in Canada at the moment,” he said.TV broadcasters also benefit from simultaneous substitution, which allows Canadian cable companies to broadcast the simulcast events like the Super Bowl over of the U.S feed, which reaps extra advertising dollars, Yigit said.“Canadian media companies are given an additional opportunity to keep the dollars in Canada via simultaneous substitution,” he said.Last month, Keith Pelley, the president of Rogers Media, stood before the CRTC to emphasize what he characterized as a shocking foundational shift.“The industry is not changing yearly, it is changing monthly, weekly, daily,” Pelley said.“For example, the financial projections we filed in December no longer reflect the current reality,” Fellow media company Torstar Corp.is expected to tell a similar story when it reports its first-quarter financial results on Wednesday.Torstar, which owns the Toronto Star and other community papers, announced the sale of its romance novel division Harlequin Enterprises last week for $455 million, in a move that would free up cash to pay down debt and potentially chase other business opportunities.Torstar’s print and digital advertising revenue have been in decline, falling 9.5 per cent last year. The Record production@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, May 8, 2014 Page 11 Rachel Jennie BARNES 1915 - 2014 Peacefully at the Foyer Sutton, on March 21,2014 in her 99th year, passed away Rachel Barnes.Predeceased by her brothers Matthew (late Margaret) and Garland (late Marjorie), she leaves to mourn her sister Colleena (Guy), her brothers James (Eileen) and Ronald (Helen), her nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.As per her wishes, there will be no visitation.There will be a Graveside Service on May 10, 2014 at 10 a.m.at South Stuk-ley Cemetery.Donations in her memory to South Stukley association would be appreciated.(Care of Jo-Ann Savage: 2013, rte 112 South Stukely, JOE 2J0).DÉSOURDY FUNERAL HOMES 104 Buzzell St., Cowansville QC PHONE: 450-263-1212 FAX: 450-263-9557 info@desourdy.ca In Memoriams CRAWFORD, Ola and Alfred - In loving memory of our Mom/Pompa, Ola (Wallace), who passed away on May 8, 2006 and our Dad/Grandpa, Alfred, on January 11, 1999.Each happiness of yesterday Is a memory for tomorrow.BRENDA, BLAIR, RYAN and REBECCA Multiple sclerosis never hits just one person.It affects the entire family.Multiple Sclerosis ______ Irl W Society of Canada 1-800-268'7582 www.mssociety.ca Deborah PAGE BENOIT 1949 - 2014 At the CSSS Memphrema-gog Hospital, May 7, 2014, at the age of 64 years, passed away Mrs.Deborah Page, wife of Mr.Robert Benoit, residing in South Stukely.She leaves to mourn her husband Robert, her daughters; Kerri Heather-ington (Patrick Hutchins), Tina Heatherington (Sylvain Jacob), her 3 grand-daughters; Tamara, Stephanie, Deborah, her brothers and sisters; Garth (Jane), Kenny (Helen), Judy (Victor), Gary (Cindy), Steven (Dorothy), Diane (Dale), Keith (Jocelyne), and also her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, cousins, other relatives and friends.The family will receive condolences at LES RÉSIDENCES FUNÉRAIRES BESSETTE OF WATERLOO, on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m.in the chapel.Interment will be held at the South Stukely Cemetery.Les Résidences Funéraires Bessette 5034 Foster Street, Waterloo, QC Tel.: (450) 539-1606 or 1 888 730-6666 Fax: (450) 777-4393 www.famillebessette.com Member of the C.T.Q.Is your car dying?It could save lives! MCDONALD, John - In loving memory of our uncle who passed away a year ago today, May 8, 2013.Sadly missed by his family.MCDONALD FAMILY MCDONALD, John - To an uncle who was more like a father to me.There is not a day that goes by That we don’t miss you.Forever in our minds and our hearts.BOB & MICHELINE Donate it to The Kidney Foundation of Canada! Towing is free and we ll send you an income (ax receipt.www.kKJrteyquebec.ca 1 888 228-8673 Hélène SLACHTA (NEE ROBIDAS) 1933 - 2014 Peacefully, at the Granby Hospital, on May, 3, 2014, in her k 1 .T * Jff year’ Passed away, Hélène Robidas, loving wife and ¦kj* Sw partner for 45 years of Nicholas Slachta.— She leaves to mourn her step-son Gary, her sister Shirley (late Paul), brother Ronald (Rachel), her niece Gillian with Megan and Josh also many other nieces, nephews, relatives and her dear friends.Family and friends will be welcomed at the: Desourdy Funeral Home 109 William, Cowansville, QC, J2K 2N5 Tel : (450) 263-1212 Fax: (450) 263-9557 info@desourdy.ca Visitation will be on Saturday, May 10 from 12:30 p.m.to 2:30 p.m., followed by the funeral sen/ice from the chapel.Rev.Sinpoh Han officiating.Nick would like to express sincere thanks to all his friends and neighbors who have been so kind, helpful and compassionate during times of need.In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the BMP Foundation would be appreciated, www.bmpfoundation.ca (Forms available at the funeral home).DESOURDY FUNERAL HOMES 104 Buzzell St., Cowansville QC PHONE: 450-263-1212 FAX: 450-263-9557 info@desourdy.ca Datebook Today is the 128th day of 2014 and the 50th day of spring.TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1886, pharmacist John Pemberton sold the first Coca-Cola soft drink.In 1945, Victory in Europe Day (or V-E Day) was celebrated as the Allies accepted Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender, ending World War II in Europe.In 1973, a 10-week standoff in Wounded Knee, S.D., between federal authorities and American Indian Movement activists ended.In 1984, the Soviet Union announced that it would boycott that year’s Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Harry S.Truman (1884-1972), 33rd U.S.president; Don Rickies (1926- ), comedian/actor; Thomas Pynchon (1937- ), author; Ricky Nelson (1940-1985), singer-songwriter; Toni Tennille (1940- ), singer-songwriter; Mike D’Antoni (1951- ), basketball coach; Bill Cowher (1957- ), football coach/ana- lyst; Lovie Smith (1958- ), football coach; Enrique Iglesias (1975- ), singer-song-writer; Adrian Gonzalez (1982- ), baseball player.TODAY’S FACT: In 1999, Nancy Mace became the first female cadet to graduate from The Citadel, a military college in South Carolina.TODAY’S SPORTS: The United States won 174 medals, including a record 83 gold medals, at the Soviet-boycotted 1984 Summer Olympics.TODAY’S QUOTE: “If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about answers.” — Thomas Pynchon, “Gravity’s Rainbow” TODAY’S NUMBER: 1.9 billion - average number of servings of Coca-Cola sold daily in 2013.TODAY’S MOON: Between first quarter moon (May 6) and full moon (May 14) Tv » 3oon* k to Rpenjo/ 5o/r>&