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V \ City Council adjusts pay rates THE Cougars declawed by CNDF Page 3 The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Sports - Page 8 75 cents + TAXES PM#0040007682 Monday, August 25, 2014 Lennoxville street fest a success Good weather draws increased crowd to borough festival GORDON LAMBIE i \ Pw * n « Many people took advantage of the good late-summer weather to visit the Lennoxville Street Festival.Highway 10 pileup kills two By Record Staff Sherbrooke A monster pileup involving six vehicles and a tractor-trailer truck has left two people dead and three injured on Saturday night on Highway 10 westbound, near Saint-Alphonse-de-Granby.“According to initial reports, a 53-foot tractor-trailer collided with six cars in front of him,” said Sûreté du Québec Sergeant Gino Paré.On Saturday night, the SQ reported five serious injuries.Subsquently, two women traveling in one of the vehicles involved later died.As of press time, their identities had not yet been released by the authorities.According to witnesses, several badly damaged cars were in the ditch and a lot of debris littered the road.The accident scene stretched for about 150 metres.The causes of the incident are unknown at this time.“The investigation is ongoing,” said SQ spokesperson Sergeant Mélanie Dumaresq.“The driver was interviewed by the investigators.There is no criminal element and no alcohol involved.Did the truck driver see the work zone?Was he distracted?Was blinded by the sun?There are plenty of things to check.There will also be a mechanical examination of the truck.” The six vehicles were struck by the tractor-trailer when they were either slowed down or stuck in traffic due to road work.The collision, which occurred in the westbound lanes around 7:30 p.m., at the 68.5-kilometre mark, required a significant deployment of emergency vehicles.The Bromont police assisted their colleagues from the SQ and Bromont firefighters intervened to extricate several victims using the “Jaws of Life.” Rescue operations stretched over several hours.Accident scene analysts were on the scene by 10 p.m.and the Coroner’s office has opened an investigation.By Gordon Lambie Lennoxville The fifth annual Lennoxville Street Festival invited the community into the heart of the borough on Saturday, and the crowds responded in good measure.From 10 a.m.to 3 p.m., the length of Queen Street — from Academy to College — was filled with artisans, performers, community organizations and representatives of local businesses who offered entertainment, information, and a general good time to members of the community.This year’s festival offered a range of musical performances, staggered throughout the day, on three stages spread out along the street.The result was a constant and varied stream of music that drew a great deal of positive response.Hope Community Church took advantage of the day to hold a donation sale for the Cornerstone Food Bank, as well as open their doors for the broader community to see how their renovations have progressed.According to sale organizers, late summer is the lowest point in the year for contributions to the food bank, and the timing of the street festival offered the perfect opportunity for a little added outreach.The day also offered a range of child and family-friendly activities and animation.A grouping of inflatable games was set up in the parking lot of the McDonald’s, offering a play space that was not far removed from the rest of the action on the downtown street, and various groups of clowns and street performers circulated throughout.Children and families could also be seen taking advantage of a unique opportunity to play in the street by painting colourful messages and images on long stretches of brown paper rolled out on the surface of the road.Borough Councillor Claude Charron said he was pleased with the turnout, sharing that he felt that the good weather and increased promotion this year resulted in a strong turnout, even early in the day.He contrasted the Cont’d on Page 5 i « 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 Page 2 Monday, August 25, 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 full 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 $82.21.Record subscription rates 1 year print: $155.91 6 month print: $81.85 3 month print: $41.57 12 month web only: $82.21 1 month web only.$7.46 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, EARLY FOG ^ HIGH 28 \u / J ^ TUESDAY: SUNNY HIGH 29 LOW 12 WEDNESDAY: 60% CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH 25 LOW 18 UJ / / -~j THURSDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH 20 LOW 15 FRIDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH 22 LOWS Welcome to Potton's ‘Finesse Alpaca Ranch’ The Scoop Mable Hastings The Finesse Alpaca Ranch, located on 170 acres of land in Potton Township, specializes in raising, breeding and the sale of Alpacas in Quebec.Mario Roy, a native of Sherbrooke, and his wife Sonia Perron, who hails from Bury, have been farming alpacas since 2007 and relocated the farm to Potton in 2010.They and their children, twins Julien and Rose, operate a beautiful ranch situated in Highwater on one of the most picturesque of Potton’s country roads.Starting with 15 alpacas, the numbers have more than doubled since.Ontario’s Cayuse Creek Ranch (cayuse-creekranch.com) describes an Alpaca as a “small endearing animals of the camelid family.They were domesticated over 5000 years ago, and became a cherished treasure of the ancient Incan civilization.Their fine cashmere-like fleece was reserved solely for royalty.These amazing animals provided the food, fuel and clothing for a civilization that thrived in an otherwise hostile environment.” The site goes on to mention that al- pacas have a life span of 20-25 years, weigh up to 175 pounds and stand up to 36 inches tall, measured to the shoulders.“Today, in Canada, alpacas are raised for their exquisite fibre, and are enjoyed for their delightful personalities as well as their sound financial returns.Alpacas produce one of the world’s finest and most luxurious fibres, known for its fineness, lustre, light weight and insulating quality.With the exception of mohair, alpacas produce the strongest animal fibre in the world.As alpaca fibre becomes finer, this unique strength does not lessen, thus making it very desirable.” The Finesse Alpaca Ranch carefully selects their alpacas and specializes in the sale of quality female and male alpacas.The ranch also offers a wide variety of alpaca products such as fibre, socks, berets, scarves, clothing, carpets and more, all of which can be purchased by visiting the farm.Mario Roy, like his father before him, was a bricklayer by trade for the past 27 years.He loves the country life, horses and alpacas and is now responsible for the ranch and pasture management.His wife, Sonia Perron, was a pharmaceutical representative for nine years and holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry.She now devotes her time to the ranch and its many jobs.She is also an apprentice judge for the Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association in three cate- gories: halter, performance and fleece.The young couple, along with their children have found a deep love for the country life and the beautiful landscapes surrounding them.The twins enjoy skiing and snowboarding in the winter surrounded by mountains and a variety of outdoor activities for them to do in summer as well.“Our mission is to use our expertise and experience in helping other breeders to produce world class alpaca livestock and continue to grow the fibre industry,” explained Sonia Perron.It is quite evident that this couple knows their stuff when it comes to raising quality alpacas.According to their website, in 2013 they placed in several categories in the Ontario Alpaca competition including 1st place in Juvenile Huacaya Female and 2nd place for Yearling Huacaya Male.There are two kinds of alpacas, the Huacaya (pronounced Wuh-kai-ya) and the Suri.Huacaya alpacas are fluffy and have more universal appeal as they are hardier than the Suri and their fibre is easier to manage.Finesse Alpaca Ranch was selected by the UPA, the agricultural producers’ union, for the open house of Quebec farms to be held Sept.7 from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.at 52 Rodrigue Road in Highwater.This is the perfect opportunity to visit the farm and meet Sonia, Mario and their children.For more information about Potton’s Finesse Alpaca Ranch visit www.alpa-garanch.com or call 450-292-3064.WWW.ALPACARANCH.ao ItR ¦ V ?„ • ¦ ¦ ' ¦ T: v:.: COURTESY The Roy family operates the Finesse Alpaca Ranch in Potton.From left, twins Rose and Julien, Mario Roy and Sonia Perron.Ben by Daniel Shelton pAweee eiGGefy moU' pfF A i C> K-' The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, August 25, 2014 Page 3 “When it comes right down to it we’re all very well paid as councillors.My thought is, we should all be cut, across the board.” — David Price Council pay reshuffled despite some dissent FILE PHOTO A motion passed at Council last week means more money for some of City Hall’s denizens.By Gordon Lambie Sherbrooke Some Sherbrooke city councillors will be getting a pay hike, thanks to a motion passed last week by city council.The council amended municipal bylaw 620, which outlines how council members and committee or organization presidents are paid.The revision, first presented in June, reorganized the budget currently assigned to councillor pay to allow for some new payments.The motion passed with three councilors opposed: Jean-Francois Rouleau, Nicole Bergeron and David Price.Under the terms of the new bylaw, the total amount of money being doled out by the city is unchanged, but the majority of positions took a slight cut in order to free up funds to offer to those in the newly funded positions, among them the president of Destination Sherbrooke, and the chairs of the airport and Hydro-Sherbrooke boards of directors.The Destination Sherbrooke position w ’1 now entitle its holder to $9,769 per year, on top of the councillor base salary of roughly $30,000, while the latter two will receive $6,321 each.Though the reorganization involved slight pay cuts to the majority of council positions, the opposing councilors took issue with the fact that the budgetary envelope remained the same.“I’m not complaining at all at taking the cut,” Price said following the vote.“When it comes right down to it we’re all very well paid as councillors, and if we want to show to our employees and everyone we’re dealing with that we’re committed, then everyone should bite the bullet.My thought is, we should all be cut, across the board.” Rouleau expressed similar thoughts to the council, reminding those assembled that he had proposed cutting the administrative bonuses altogether (except for in the case of the city’s urban planning committee) in January, citing a poten- tial annual savings of nearly $1 million.He once again voiced his disagreement with the concept, last week, though he followed it by stating that he would support the majority opinion.“When I left Lennoxville as mayor, I believe I was getting $13,000 as salary,” Price shared, “I get here and I’m just a bor- ough president, more part-time than anything I did before, and I’m getting three times the salary, and when I was on the executive committee, four times the salary.I feel it’s pretty high for what we do.” Those who spoke in support of the ultimately successful motion, chief among them Rock Forest Councillor Bruno Va- chon, countered these views by pointing out that it is unfair to expect individuals to do more work (in taking on a committee) while not receiving any additional pay.He also questioned how the council expected to attract younger people to politics if the incentives were cut or removed altogether.Portland extension work planned for January Record Staff Sherbrooke Work on the extension of Sherbrooke’s Portland Boulevard could begin in January, according to Denis Gélinas, the director of the City of Sherbrooke’s major projects, following the go-ahead from the provincial environment ministry.“First we’ll finish the plans and specifications, which are about 50 per cent done,” he said.“We were waiting to see the environmental require- Record Staff Sherbrooke Residents of the Lavigerie district on Fleurimont are mobilizing against two proposed residential development projects and have begin circulating a petition against the new construction.Resident René Alarie is among those lined up against the plan and told Sherbrooke’s La Tribune that, “There are two projects, and in both cases, there is a group of citizens who object.What we do not like is that the draft regulation provides for the construction of semi-detached and multi-family residences in an area that con- ments.What the decree says is that we can move forward with the project as proposed by the City.The concerns are especially over control measures, such as noise during the work or the excavation in wetlands.We are comfortable with the project.We only have to present it to the regional division of the Ministry of Environment to ensure compliance with the decree.” Gélinas hopes that final plans and specifications will be available in early November so that bidding can begin.The construction contract could be awarded as early as December and the work should begin in January.During the winter, work in the wetlands should be carried out, along with the cutting of trees, which must completed before March 31, and the start of work on the roundabout at the intersection of Labonté Road and Industrial Boulevard.“We expect to open the new section to the public in the fall of 2015” The work will open up prime properties in the industrial park.“There already is a property that should be purchased and other investors are in talks with Sherbrooke Innopole,” he added.As for the future René-Lévesque Boulevard, cost-saving options will be presented to Council in September or October.“Depending on the options selected, we will prepare the plans next year to go to tender at roughly the same time as this year.The work could be done, at least in part, in 2016.” The first phase of René-Lévesque would connect the roundabout on Route 220 to a future roundabout at the mouth of Magnelli Street.If budgets allow, the boulevard could also be extended to another roundabout at the end of Matisse Street.The complete route will also cross Henri-Labonne and end at Haut-Bois St.Preliminary cost estimations for the entire project hover around $50.4 million for work covering 4.9 km.The 1.6 km.Portland Boulevard extension alone will cost approximately $15.5 million.Construction project draws neighbours’ ire sists of single family homes.” Alarie says he moved into his Des Cerisiers Street home 20 years ago and, “We chose it because it was quiet and it was a single-family sector.Now, they want to allow businesses indoors, too.All these factors will lead to more traffic.Now, we are on streets that do not lead anywhere.It’s just residents who go through here.” Alarie is worried that the proposed development will lead to extending streets that are currently dead-end.“It’s also an area where there are high-end homes.We fear that our homes will go down in value.Everyone is dead set against the City to have passed that.We do not understand why we are allowing these zoning changes in a predominantly single-family neighborhood." A petition currently making the rounds should be filed tonight at the public consultation meeting at 7 p.m.in the Salle du Parvis, 987 Conseil.“Many of us will we be there.1 think they’ll run out of space in the room, because most people in the area are opposed.So far, I don’t think anyone has refused to sign the petition.” Alarie says, however, that people are still open to listening to proposals from developers.District Councillor Louisda Brochu says he has heard citizens’ complaints and is encouraging residents of the sectors concerned to attend the consultation session on Monday.“It’s important for people to mobilize and come to present their position.The goal is to have as many people as possible.When a developer comes up with a project like this, we agree to consult, but it is up to citizens to decide.1 see it as a good thing that people want to participate.It means that they are aware of the projects.” wmt Serving the entire Eastern Townships with three publications 4o-Ahh Hovey Advertising Consultant RECORD Townships Outlet One number ^ *19 569-952* iliovRy@sfierbrookefecord;c'o'm Page 4 Monday, August 25, 2014 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com TheRecord Sawyerville Hotel unveils its new bar Celebrating 9-going-on-150 years By Rachel Garber Vincelette is a jazz/blues singer.She Sawyerville and France d’Amours have co-owned the hotel for nine years.D’Amours is a visual The Sawyerville Hotel launched its artist, gleaming new bar last Friday night with with a flourish, the partners unveiled a really happy “happy hour.” There was two other murals.One is a life-size ren-piano music, a supper with “France’s fa- dition of the beloved Sawyerville pianist mous French fries,” and to be sure, Janice Graham, at her keyboard.The drinks and excited voices.More than 50 other is of the living local legend Roger people squeezed into the room.More Bolduc.He and his two heavy horses came in waves as the evening pro- were the Canadian champions of the gressed.It was a roaring good time.two-horse pull in about 1994.Based on a Something new: the bar sports a fresh photo, the mural shows him giving a coat of paint, but more than that, artis- good push to the rump of one of his tic imagination.There are pale grey horses.walls, beige-black murals, and a classy Something else old: the upright piano green overhang above the bar.Large win- that moved in from across the street a dows make it a sunny space.bit more than two years ago.When Gra- Something old: the widest wall wears ham entered the room, she went straight a dark-grey mural that reproduces a for the piano stool and began playing, photo of the original wooden Two old things are not around any-Sawyerville House.That was the land- more: the grungy smoke-blackened mark hotel’s name when it opened in stuffed goose that long reigned over the Some of the crowd in the Sawyerville Hotel's splendid new bar, celebrating the establishment's 1864 or earlier.bar.And the slot machines that used to 150th anniversary, and the nine years that Carole Vincelette and France d’Amours have been “It’s to be respectful of the way it was, fill the back of the bar.In their place are at its the rooms upstairs.An old wooden staircase leads to three storeys of 16 rooms.The woodwork glows, and the antique beds, furniture and light fixtures speak of another era.A few years ago, the Corporation de l’industrie touristique du Québec rewarded their work by raising the hotel’s rating from one star to two stars.“We want to keep the aspect of yesteryear,” said d’Amours.“People who come from elsewhere, Europeans, are fascinated by the place.They adore it.” “For local people, it’s a point of pride,” said Vincelette.“To know that Sawyerville still has an old hotel like this.There are only a handful left in all of Quebec." “On veut redonner la lettre de noblesse à l’endroit,” said d'Amours.“We want to restore it to its former glory.We want to go back in time to bring back its belle énergie.” Outdoors are a few more modern extras.A motel is next door with eight suites.Behind it is a children’s wading pool and an outdoor swimming pool measuring 25 by 60 feet.It’s been repaired, repainted and reopened.Next to that are picnic tables and a small camping area.It’s a clean and inviting space.Children were happily playing in the pool last Saturday afternoon.The partners are waiting for the municipality of Cookshire-Eaton to clear away the brush between the hotel grounds and the nearby Eaton River.That would give visitors a walking path and access to the riverbank.They’re still waiting, Vincelette said, because the municipal work crews still haven’t finished clearing up branches after last December’s ice storm.The partners have not received any financial aid for its development plans, but they’ve had lots of help from local citizens, said Vincelette.Gifts of wood, materials, equipment and work to build a pergola (a roofed garden, or arbour) next to the swimming pool, for example.Outside and in, it’s a new era at the Sawyerville Hotel, going forward to the past.To contact the hotel, call 819-889-2967 or email hotelsawyerville@hot-mail.com.originally, before it became brick.And at the same time it’s a way to say thank you to everyone in Sawyerville who have been so kind to us,” said Carole Vincelette.cafe tables.That’s a sign of things to come.Vincelette and d’Amours envisage morphing the bar into a bistro.They plan to serve Espresso coffee.Healthful, natural RA GARBER France d’Amours unveils the Sawyerville Hotel's two new murals depicting two beloved Sawyervillites: pianist Janice Graham and Canadian horse-pull champion Roger Bolduc.food, with vegetarian choices and meat with no hormones.“Responsible food,” said Vincelette.“Local, as much as possible.We have excellent cheese in the region, for example.” They want to respond to the wants of a new clientele, and to attract more of them.A new generation that wants to eat healthfully.To go cycling or hiking as a family, and explore local nature and history.“More visitors are coming from Montreal, now, instead of going to the more developed tourist areas,” said d’Amours.“They come here because it’s less commercialized.They call it the ‘autre Es-trie.’ ” In English, the “Other Townships” is the traditional name for this rural area that is the Haut-Saint-François.Besides the bar-soon-to-be-bistro, the ground floor also has a 233-person reception hall with a stage and dance floor, a dining room that seats 32 people, and a large fully equipped kitchen.Over the past years, the partners have already worked hard to restore many of Read all about it -Two decades of headlines compiled into 2 books The Record has scanned and digitized original copies of the front pages of our newspaper from the turn of the century.Read about the efforts and sacrifices of two World Wars, the Depression, fires, floods, crime and punishment.More than that, the pages are a testament to the builders and leaders whose names grace our street signs and 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with the turnout, though he said he was also attentive to voices stating that the event comes too soon after, and is too similar to, the community’s other summer holiday, Friendship Day.“This was originally meant to be a welcome back for the students,” Price said, “but it’s too early.Some of the students are back, but they’re all still set- Jeffrey Mine site plan filed to gov’t Record Staff Sherbrooke Apian for the complete redevelopment of the Jeffrey mine site in Asbestos has been presented to the Quebec government for its next industrial role.“Within two years, the site will be completely decontaminated and ready for industry," says Jeffrey Mine president Bernard Coulombe, who wants to give the huge complex a new life.The plan was submitted to the Ministry of Natural Resources and other government ministries and to the Town of Asbestos.It is a voluminous record made in accordance with procedures established by the Department of Natural Resources.“We had to renounce our mining rights, which was a condition for the Quebec government to negotiate compensation for the withdrawal of the S58-million loan that we had been granted.Given the obligation to close the mine, we needed to produce a plan to reuse the complex, destroy or eliminate what we no longer need and redevelop the site, ensuring the removal of any hazardous material according to current standards.” Coulombe insists on not talking about dismantling the site, but rather a new use for the mine site.“After 125 years of mining operations, I wanted to carry out a respectful closure of mining activities, to keep the resource buried underground in good condition and to make sure that the site will continue its local economic vocation.I wanted to take a positive step in 2016 with the goal of having an open site again, this time for industrial, recreational and tourism development,” he says.As for compensation for the government’s cancellation of the $58-million loan approved by the previous government, Coulombe says that while negotiations have been progressing, no arrangement has yet been finalized.“We have a verbal agreement, but not signed by the parties, that is to say the various economic ministries involved.Investissement Quebec and the directors and shareholders of the Jeffrey Mine.For the moment, I can’t release the details of his agreement as it is an unsigned agreement in principle and we are still far from payment ” tling in.” The Borough President shared that there has been some discussion regarding combining the street festival with the autumn pumpkin festival to hold a larger scale event in late September, though he underlined the fact that no decisions have been made yet.Fie emphasized the significance of the pumpkin festival, being the only one of its kind in the region, and said that the idea would be to expand its impact and profile while also providing an event that could help connect the students and the community.o & GORDON LAMB1E l RECXJRD do/yie./yie&'t Brctclfc da/yii/y at dlhe.d’&C-o>~d docth datiria t/ie.dot SaVinc^S on Stadsc.tipti .PRINT VERSION 3 months $38.00 6 months ($St>«5) $76.00 12 months ($t55c£1) $146.00 (taxes included) ON-LINE VERSION 1 month ($^46) $7.00 12 months ($82, ÇNA, QCNA t 4 A A * % .yAV.vv § MISTAKES « WERE MADE., -A until I went off to the University of Toronto and came in contact with the real world.My confidence took some big hits, and the same thing happened to a lot of other young boys and men.Yet life goes on and confidence reappeared.Teaching high school.Marriage.A second degree.Move to Ottawa.Children.Teaching university.Publications.Generally a stronger sense of self but careful if it goes beyond 4 hours.You may need a doctor.Whoops.Pardon.Off topic.Back to confidence.Many readers (not all) will remember the name of Russ Jackson.It was synonymous with Ottawa and he played for the Ottawa Rough Riders in the fifties and sixties.He is the only Canadian recognized as not only the equal but frequently superior to all those imported American quarterbacks who monopolized that position right across the Canadian Football League.1 was teaching and studying in Ottawa during Jackson’s salad days in the fifties and sixties, and unintentionally he taught me a lot.Ottawa was a small town back then, although we contributed to the growth with three babies over four years.Living near the exhibition grounds we enjoyed having summer Exhibition visitors park their cars on our rented front lawn.We needed the money.Two dollars 1 think.Money was so important, yet we were super-happy.Working part time with an annual thousand-dollar grant along with what seemed like annual babies.The good old days.One day while visiting the Exhibition grounds with my sons and hundreds of others, we suddenly saw Russ Jackson coming through the main entrance.The main man at the main entrance.In person.Our hero.Striding along swiftly, arms swinging, wearing a smart summer suit, waving, and moving like he owned the building.(In a way he did.) I was enthralled with his self-confidence as he sped past and waved.Wow! Honest to God, at that moment 1 swore I would move and walk more like Russ Jackson.No one ever mistook me for him but I made progress.My confidence took an upward bounce and stayed there.So is there a lesson?Yes.For men and women.We can improve our selfconfidence.We can take risks.We can believe.Have faith in ourselves.It happened to me.It can happen to you.Male or female.It is doable.List the people you admire and pick up on what they accomplished and how.Use them as models.Act with confidence.Live with confidence and confidence follows.It works — at least in part.Focus on those you admire.All lists differ.Mine include JFK, Bobby Kennedy, PET, Johnny Carson, Martin Luther King, Desmond Tutu, and Hillary Clinton.And so on.Zero in on the people, their style, their concerns, their courage, determination, humour and failures.Things that count.Strive to be like Bobby Kennedy.We can be better.Far from perfect, but probably better.Live the list.That’s the message.Conclusion.Women can help themselves and society by nursing their self-confidence.I Googled the issue and found a host of suggestions and directions but ended in frustration.Too much information and distraction.That’s one thing modern technology offers - a mudslide of information.There is no one good clear answer about increasing female self-confidence but it is a commendable goal and I applaud the endeavours.However it is a task where women must lead.Not old men.Follow The Sherbrooke Record on Facebook and TwiTfer! • l i l t - ',.*•> •.* > > t l.•.i I L j ‘ *.H sherbrookerecord @recordnewspaper Monday, August 25, 2014 Page 7 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com NIST Is this really the way to rejuvenate the village, or reinvigorate the local economy?Comment on the North Hatley development By Michael Grayson [Editor's note: This was submitted to The Record as a letter to the editor.As it is longer than our usual limit for letters to the editor, it is printed here as an opinion piece.j I would like to comment on some points in Rachel Garber’s recent articles on the major development plans in North Hatley.I appreciate her excellent accounts which obviously took a great deal of energy and research to prepare.However, I would also like to add further to certain aspects she presented.Firstly, in describing the building which houses 150 apartments for seniors, the report talks of a 350-foot (105-metre) long building, 54 feet (16 metres) high.While this is massive, it does not tell the whole story as shown on the developer’s plan to which the Town gave conditional approval on March 3 of this year.That plan, which is open to public scrutiny, shows a long building about 60 feet (18 metres) wide facing Riverside Park on a continuous distance of roughly 650 feet (200 metres).Council specifies very clearly in its conditional approval that about 50 per cent of this building could rise to five floors, which represents a height of at least 54 feet (16 metres) above the level of the town parking lots.Some councillors have used l’Auberge la Chocolatière as a justification for the proposed height, but this is totally misleading.It would in fact be 30-per cent higher than this charming little inn, while in terms of volume, you could place more than 20 Chocolatières inside this building, and then some.To illustrate the length of this building in another way, for those who are familiar with the village: if you start from the corner of Main Street in front of the Connaught Home, go past the Post Office and past the tennis courts, you would have walked about 650 feet (200 metres) when you reach the Library.It is true that some older residents of North Hatley would like to sell their house one day and buy a condo in the village.But when questioned, they show no interest in renting an apartment in the proposed senior block.The development plan would cause a dramatic age swing in the village.We already have a high average age of 56, compared to Quebec’s median age of 42.The permanent population would swell to over 1,000, if sufficient out-of-town retirees can be found to live in the senior apartments and others to purchase condos which are surplus to local needs.Persons over 65 already account for 30 per cent of our population; this would rise to almost 50 per cent.Is this really the way to rejuvenate the vil- lage, or reinvigorate the local economy?In Ayer’s Cliff, Mr.Laliberté purchased about 60 acres (24 hectares) on a hillside above the town.He divided this land into 37 lots of roughly one acre (0.4 hectares) each, some of which he has sold to buyers who have built houses to their own design.Each home has its own sewage field and well for water.It is a huge leap to go from there to building 230 dwelling units on a three-acre (1.2 hectare) property in the middle of North Hatley, with full semces.One hundred persons per acre (250 people per hectare) is a high urban density, whatever anyone might say.And beautiful or not, it will take away sunlight from several neighbouring properties, and will loom over Riverside Park.Home owners on River Road will see their view of the tree-covered hillside to the west of Capelton Road radically altered.Rachel Garber’s response to Grayson’s letter By Rachel Garber I would like to clarify that the opinions expressed in my series of articles about the proposed development in North Hatley’s village centre were not mine, but those of the parties interviewed.Because 1 was unable to reach the developer, Richard Laliberté, for my initial articles, his point of view did not appear in my articles until last week.It seems that the development plans for North Hatley are in a state of evolution.Although Laliberté gave additional information about his intentions and the flood zoning in the interview he accorded to The Record, he said he would reveal the latest status of his plans at the information sessions the Municipality of North Hatley scheduled for Aug.24 and 30.In short, citizens have ex- pressed fear that the size of the development will have a negative impact on the quality of life of North Hatley.On the other hand, Laliberté and Mayor Michael Page have said it will have a positive impact on the economic and social future of North Hatley.The citizen’s group Action North Hatley has decried the tardiness of public information, saying it should have been disseminated before the town council passed a resolution of “Agreement in Principle” on the project.Laliberté said the various factors in play were so complex that he wanted to wait to provide information that was more than speculation.He also said his plans have been influenced by ideas and questions that citizens raised at the public information session that already took place a year ago.La Tribune interviewed the di- rector general of Tourism Eastern Townships, Alain Larouche.In an article on Aug.15, he said he preferred to wait until he sees the details of the project before he formulates an opinion.So do I.But in the meantime, I do care about accuracy.Various numbers and statistics have been put forward by all of my interviewees.I have verified these by going to the sources, such as Statistics Canada, and the text of the North Hatley town council’s Agreement in Principle that is accessible on North Hatley’s website.The Agreement in Priniciple stipulates that “the maximum number of residential units authorized be 230 units.” It requires “that the maximum living area for a fifth storey be 2,480 square metres or 32 per cent of the footprint area.” I have no explanation why the numbers cited in Michael Grayson’s letter today seem to be at variance (250 units and 50 per cent of the project area).Nor does the agreement specify the length of the building or other exact dimensions, except to say that “the maximum footprint area allowed for all the buildings together be 7,685 square metres, i.e.50 per cent of the project area, and that a minimum of 25 per cent of the area be reserved for green spaces.” .My sources for the information about Laliberté’s development in Ayer’s Cliff were an interview with and written information received from Mayor Alec van Zuiden, as well as the website showcasing the development, at www.prestigemas-sawippi.com.Both the mayor and the website clearly state the sites in Les Hauts du Lac Massawippi have municipal water and sewage and the real estate value of their homes may well drop.The article also mentions a 6 per cent reduction in Ayer’s Cliff taxes.We have been told that several factors played into this, besides the increased tax base brought by new homes “on the hill” which were built without the need of expensive new infrastructure.We were given to understand that a healthy surplus was injected into the town’s budget in recent years, and it was mainly this that allowed taxes to be reduced in the short term.Action North Hatley does hope that citizens will attend the Town’s presentations of Mr.Laliberté’s plans, and will be given the opportunity to study these plans in an unhurried way, so that their comments and questions are based on much more than a fleeting glance.The writer is a founding member oj Action North Hatley.system.In his interview, Mayor van Zuiden also clearly attributed the municipal tax reductions, in part, to the contributions of Laliberté’s development and downtown renovations, and other people moving in.He also said Laliberté’s work had a positive impact on tourism.Having checked my documentation and my external memory bank, I stand by the accuracy of my reports.North Hatley’s public information open house sessions were Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m., and this Saturday, from 10 a.m.to noon and 1 to 3 p.m at the North Hatley Community Centre, 3127 Capelton Road.Laliberté said he will be there, and Mayor Page said he and other town councillors will also attend.So will I.Ra.writes@gmail.com BU student missing in Record Staff Sherbrooke A young Sherbrooke man, and Bishop’s University student, has gone missing while vacationing in Turkey.Zakria (Zack) Habibi, 25, arrived in Turkey on July 13 and subsequently exchanged numerous messages with family and friends indicating all was well until July 17, when communication ceased.“We have had no news of him,” says his sister Navin, who has created a Facebook page to help locate her brother at face-book.com/FindZackNow.Habibi, who celebrated his 25th birthday on Friday, was in the city of Konya when he was last heard from.“We continued to send mul- Turkey tiple messages, but we still have no response.It isn’t his habit to behave like that and that's why we are so worried,” she added.“If you’ve had contact with Zack before his departure or during the trip, please contact us by email at barinehabibi@gmail.com, navin.habibi@gmail.com or sayed.mustafa.habibi@gmail.co m.,” she added.Ibvmm Page 8 Monday, August 25, 2014 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record ^oca 1 ‘We can't afford to have too many penalties," said Joncas.“Whether it’s penalties for roughing or stupid things like offside, we have to be smarter." Cats without claws Champlain Cougars get into penalty trouble and lose 33-25 By Brian Maclver Special to The Record Lennoxville The Champlain Cougars looked far from their Bol d’Or champion selves last Friday as they suffered their first los of the still-young season to the Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy, 33-25.“We started slow, and they’re a pretty good team and we just can’t afford to have a start like that," said Cougar head coach Jean-François Joncas.After a rough start where the kickoff was fumbled, the Cougars got an early nine-point lead, with CNDF giving up a safety touch on a punt and, on the following Cougar drive, second-year quarterback Michael Arruda connecting with Guillaume Conrad-Ares on a 75-yard pass that the receiver took all the way to the end zone.That was the last time that Champlain would have the lead, as CNDF slowly chipped away at the score before going up by 24, 33-9, by the fourth quarter.The Cougars did manage to mount a COURTESY ALAIN ROBITAILLE ¦ryp-ï.;- ¦ «S ¦ üüüa The Cougars were at times sloppy with their tackles, giving up more yardage to their opponents than they should, en route to a 33-25 loss to CNDF.enhancing minds all across town.The more you read, the more you’ll know.Keep up to date with * r.&> I 'F '¦ * THE RECORD Subscribe today for our print or online paper! RECORD 819-569-9528 billing@sherbrookerecord.com comeback, however.Halfway through the fourth quarter, star running back Cedric Joseph, one of the few bright spots for the Cougars in this game, capped off an amazing drive with a 20-yard touchdown run, weaving around defenders as if they were cones.The Cougars chances were cut down when Arruda tossed up his second interception of the game a few minutes later, giving CNDF a chance to run down the clock.Champlain did get the ball back in the last three minutes, and again Joseph took control, this time catching a four-yard pass from Arruda.Joseph finished the game with a whopping 215 yards on 22 carries and a touchdown on the ground, and added 12 yards and another touchdown on two catches.Again, penalties and turnovers are what killed the Cougars chances.In addition to Arruda’s two interceptions, the Cougars lost the ball twice on fumbles and both the offense and the defense gave up big chunks of yardage off penalties, including a 40 yard run by Joseph that was called back due to a holding penalty.“We can’t afford to have too many penalties," said Joncas.“Whether it’s penalties for roughing or stupid things like offside, we have to be smarter.” The coach added that he is not worried for the long-term, blaming the penalties on the start of season jitters and the inexperience of certain of his starters.“It’s a longjourney, the playoffs are in November.” The Cougars also struggled defensively, missing too many open field tackles, which is something the coach wants to work on for next week’s game, saying “we need to be better on form tackling.We were sloppy with tackling, and it’s definitely something we need to work on in practice.” As for the sophomore quarterback, Arruda performed well despite his two interceptions.He racked up 260 passing yards and two touchdowns going 15 for 30 in completions.He also showed off his incredible arm strength, with four of those passes going for over 20 yards.Arruda even overthrew a couple of his receivers by as much as 10 yards at times.“That was a great performance by Michael [Arruda], it’s just a matter of finding his rhythm early.I believe that in the last two games he showed a lot of potential in the second half.We just have to work on getting Michael into full rhythm at the start of the games,” added Cougar offensive coordinator Marc-André Desrochers.The Cougars, who are now 1-1 on the year, are back in action next week when they will pay a visit to FX Garneau in Quebec City Saturday night.’ They will be back on home turf the following Friday, Sept.5, when they will host the Montmorency Nomades at 8 p.m.at Coulter Field. 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Page 10 Monday, August 25, 2014 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record The only goal in the game came from Simon Desbiens, who found the net on the power play at 6:57 of the second period.Phoenix edge Voltigeurs in Waterloo COURTESY SHERBROOKE PHOENIX / VINCENT LÉVESQUE-ROUSSEAU '77?mmf - Simon Desbiens (#24) had the only goal in the Phoenix’s 2-0 win over Drvm-mondville on Friday in Waterloo.By John Edwards Sherbrooke The Sherbrooke Phoenix took their preseason act on the road, but it was the Drummondville Voltigeurs who found their Waterloo, as they fell 1-0 to the Phoenix on Friday night.The Phoenix extended their exhibition winning streak to three games with the win, played before 650 fans at the Jacques Chagnon Arena as a fundraiser for the Waterloo National Pee-Wee Tournament.The only goal in the game came from Simon Desbiens, who found the net on the power play at 6:57 of the second period.It was the second preseason goal of the year for the 19-year-old forward.Kevin Domingue and Kai Schweri drew assists.In goal, Nathan Ward-Ray-mond, who the Phoenix acquired earlier in the week from Shawinigan, played the entire game and picked up the 25-save shutout.For Drummondville, Louis-Phillip Guindon started the game, making 14 saves on 15 shots.He split time with Joe Fleschler, who made ten saves.Sherbrooke was l-for-6 on the power play, while Drummondville was scoreless in five chances.Sherbrooke took nine penalties for 22 minutes, with the Voltigeurs whistled nine times for 24 minutes.The Phoenix honoured 17-year-old defenceman Jérémy Roy prior to the game.Roy was an alternate captain for Team Canada U-18, who won a gold medal at the Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament in the Czech Republic earlier this month.The club awarded him a plaque for his efforts — and also by allowing him to be a healthy scratch.The Phoenix and Voltigeurs crossed swords again on Sunday at the Marcel Dionne Centre in Drummondville.The Voltigeurs won that game 4-2, dropping Sherbrooke to 3-1 in exhibition play.Mathieu Sévigny scored twice, wile Charles-David Beaudoin and Jérome Verrier had singles.For Sherbrooke, Liam O’Brien scored a pair.Alex Bureau played the whole game in net for Sherbrooke, and took the loss.Stacey wins Minto Cup When Trevor Stacey makes his first appearance at Phoenix camp later this week, he will come with a new title - national champion.Stacey’s Six Nations Arrows won the Minto Cup, the national Junior “A” lacrosse championship on Saturday night after a 14-8 win over the Coquitlam Adanacs in Langley, B.C.The Arrows won the best-of-seven series four games to two, coming back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the host side.Stacey, for his part, scored one goal and racked up 59 penalty minutes in five games.Sherbrooke minor football holds ‘Homecoming’ Record Staff Sherbrooke The Sherbrooke Minor Football Association held its annual “homecoming" event Saturday with Bulldogs at four levels -mosquito, peewee, bantam, and midget - playing in front of a partisan crowd at the Plateau Sylvie-Daigle.To begin the day, Fernand-Pierre Gendron’s mosquito squad easily ran roughshod over the Joliette Pirates with the final score of 24-0.Christian Giroux’s Pee-Wees had a much more difficult outing, however, falling to their Joliette rivals by a score of 40-15.In the afternoon, Christian Marchand’s Bantam Bulldogs fell just short of the Lanaudière Prédateurs to lose 11-9.Things ended brightly for local fans, however, as James Benoit’s midget team shut out the Lanaudière Prédateurs with a final score of 43-0.This year the event was held under the co-patronage of Sherbrooke MP Pierre-Luc Dussault and businessman Jean Cameron of the Groupe Cameron.Also worthy of note was the presence and active participation of the football programs from the University of Sherbrooke, Champlain Cougars and the Cégep de Sherbrooke Volontaires, all of whom came encourage the Bulldogs.Weekend local scoreboard Football Fri.: CEGEP Dl-CNDF 33 Champlain 25.Sat.: Midget—Sherbrooke 43 Lanaudière 0.Hockey Fri.: QMJHL-Sherbrooke 1 Drummondville 0 (exh.).Mid, AAA: College Charles-Lemoyne 8 Magog 2 (exh.).Sun.: Q_MJHL—Sherbrooke at Drummondville, 4 p.m.(exh.).QJHL: Champlain at St-Hy-acinthe, 2 p.m.(exh.) Baseball Fri.: QMBL—Victoriaville 4 Sherbrooke 2 (Victoriaville leads series 1-0).Mid AAA— Sherbrooke 11, Trois-Rivieres 1.Sat.: QMBL—Thetford Mines 2 Coaticook 1.Mid AAA: Lévis 17 Sherbrooke 5, Charlesbourg 5 Sherbrooke 1.Sun.: QMBL—Thetford Mines 3 Coaticook 2 (Thetford Mines leads series 2-0), Acton Vale 11 Granby 2 (Acton Vale leads series 1-0), Victoriaville at Sherbrooke, late.Mid AAA: Saguenay 6, Sherbrooke 5.Soccer Sat.: Men—Panellinios 1, Sherbrooke 0.ET volunteers defend Old Boars hockey title with clean sweep On Aug.8, the ET Volunteers hockey team travel to Biddeford, Maine on a mission — to defend their Old Boars tournament title, which they regained in 2013.The first game, played at the Biddeford Arena on Friday night, was against the Volunteers’ old rival — SWAT from Westmount.After trailing 2-0, the Volunteers battled back to a 3-3 draw.Marcel Charpentier became the hero of the night on a redirected shot with only 3.7 seconds on the scoreboard to seal the 4-3 win for the Volunteers.The second game, played at the Gorham Arena on Saturday morning, was against the University of Southern Maine's alumni and, once again, the Volunteers had to play catchup hockey.But with Les Beaulieu's second goal in the dying minutes of the game, the Volunteers were up 5-4 and with Bruce Bennett’s insurance goal, into an empty net, the Volunteers skated away to their second victory, 6-4.The next game, played at the newly-renovated Saco Arena, was against New York Apple-bee’s, who at this point were also undefeated.This time it was Lance Howie who rose to the occasion with a two-goal effort, including the game-winner, and with a 4-3 victory the Volunteers were the only undefeated team the tournament and had a ticket to the finals.The Old Boars title showdown was at the Biddeford Arena on Sunday morning with the Volunteers again taking on New York Applebee’s in a very intense, well-matched game.After a scoreless first, the Volunteers drew first blood only to have Applebee’s tie it up at 1-1.Todd Winquist’s second goal of the game proved to be the game-winner, followed by an empty-net goal by Les Beaulieu and with the 3-1 win, the Volunteers’ mission was complete.They defended their title in the Butch Melanson 50+ division of the annual Old Boars Tournament in Biddeford.Following the game, tournament organizer Don Robinson presented the title plaque to the ET Volunteers’ organizer, player and coach Stuart Kent, who later presented the plaque to the Volunteers' very deserving MVP, goalie Mike Fontaine.Submitted by Ken Cunningham J.77 T| lAVlNGb È» w > f COURTESY KEN CUNNINGHAM The ET Volunteers after winning the Old Boars tournament in Biddeford, Maine, on Aug.10.Front row (left to right): Steve Stickles, Todd Winquist, Mahlon Grapes, Andy Gallichon, Mike Tontine, Les Beaulieu, Bruce Bennett.Back row (left to right): Marcel Charpentier, Paul Labonté, Lance Howie, Ken Cunningham, Claude O’Reilly, Larry Parradis, Larry Everett, Ron Monger, André Laporte and Stuart Kent. Monday, August 25, 2014 Page 11 1 he Record production(g{slierbrookerecord.com In Memoriam In Memoriams Card of Thanks Death SALIS -1 thank the doctors and people of Hotel Dieu and CHUS hospitals for the help when I broke my wrist.Also my friends and family for transportation, food, cards and phone calls.For Donald's help in our home and the prayers of the people.May God watch over you all.MARGARET SALLS We'll give you 4 million.More than foor million Conadians hove arthritis.Find out how you can help by participating in marathons around the world.Train.Travel.Triumph.•H.L.Æ.I V ^ J -S motion For more information, coll 1-800-321-1433 or visit us at www.arthritis.ca/jointsinmotion SPARKES, Robert “Bob” (May 17,1934-August 25, 2013).Husband, brother.Dad, Grandpa, farmer, friend who left us one year ago today, and is deeply loved and missed.One year ago, you left us -The angels called you home The gate was closed behind you Heaven’s fields you now roam.Not a day goes by without you Still in stories, thoughts and tears; A loving husband, Dad and Grandpa You will be missed throughout the years.The memories still linger on Your calls, your truck, your chair Sometimes, even to this day, We still expect to see you there.We trust that you have settled in Keeping tabs on those you love And though the phone’s stopped ringing We feel you watching from above.We miss you more than words can say The void you left one year ago Is far too large to measure You’re in our thoughts each day and night, Yet special thoughts today we send To let you know that you are loved “Until we meet again.” With love, THE SPARKES CLAN DERBY, Murray M.We miss you more than words can say.Lovingly remembered every day, VI (wife) and Family, BRIAN (LUCIE), CHRISTOPHER (CLOE), STEPHANIE, JULIE, BARRY, CAROL & SAMARA MACRAE, Eric Morrison: In loving memory of a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away August 25, 2009.You left many happy memories and a sorrow too great to be told.But to us who loved and lost you your memories will never grow old.Remembered forever, HELEN (WIFE) RICKY (SON) AND FAMILY SUDOKU Difficulty: 2 (of 5) 1 7 4 5 3 2 4 8 6 5 6 3 9 4 9 1 8 6 5 4 3 8 9 1 2 7 1 4 5 2 8-25-14 ©2014 JFS/KF Disi.ev Universal Uclick for UFS HOW TO PLAY: Each row, column and set of 3-by-3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 through 9 without repetition PREVIOUS SOLUTION 4 5 8 1 2 6 3 9 7 9 3 2 5 4 7 1 6 8 ; 1 6 7 9 8 3 2 5 4 2 7 6 4 3 5 8 1 9 8 4 1 7 9 2 5 3 6 5 9 3 6 1 8 4 7 2 ¦ 3 1 9 2 6 4 7 8 5 ! 6 2 5 8 7 1 9 4 3 i 7 8 4 3 5 9 6 2 1 Datebook MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2014 Today is the 237th day of 2014 and the 66th day of summer.TODAYS HISTORY: In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed legislation establishing the National Park Service.In 1944, Allied troops liberated Paris after four years of German occupation.In 1950, President Harry Truman ordered the Army to take control of U.S.railroads in order to prevent strikes.In 1967, American Nazi Party leader George Lincoln Rockwell was shot dead by a former aide in Arlington, Va.TODAYS BIRTHDAYS: Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884), detective; Walt Kelly (1913-1973), cartoonist; Van Johnson (1916-2008), actor; Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990), conductor/composer; Monty Hall (1921- ), TV personality; Althea Gibson (1927-2003), tennis player; Sean Connery (1930- ), actor; Regis Philbin (1931- ), TV personality; Tom Skerritt (1933- ), actor; Elvis Costello (1954- ), singer-songwriter/musician; Tim Burton (1958- ), filmmaker; Rachael Ray (1968- ), TV personality; Blake Lively (1987- ), actress.TODAYS FACT: The Voyager 2 spacecraft, which made its closest approaches to Saturn and Neptune on this day in 1981 and 1989 respectively, continues to receive and transmit data — 37 years since its launch in August 1977.TODAYS SPORTS: In 1985, 20-year-old pitching phenom Dwight Gooden of the New York Mets became the youngest 20-game winner in major league history.TODAYS QUOTE: “Music, of all the arts, stands in a special region, unlit by any star but its own, and utterly without meaning .except its own." — Leonard Bernstein TODAYS NUMBER: 39 -miles swum (on a zigzagging course) by Capt.Matthew Webb as he became the first person in recorded history to cross the English Channel unassisted, on this day in 1875.TODAYS MOON: New moon (Aug.25).Gabrielle McKENNA (nee Vallée) Peacefully at North Hatley, on August 20, 2014, Gabrielle Vallée McKenna passed away at the age of 98.She went to rejoin all her brothers and sisters: Eugène (Germaine Archambault), Alice (Jean-Louis Savard), Cécile (Bernard Nadeau), Marguerite and Paul (Lucille Dupuis).Resting at the: RÉSIDENCE FUNÉRAIRE STEVE L.ELKAS Inc.601 RUE DU CONSEIL, SHERBROOKE, Tel: (819)565-1155 Fax: (819) 820-8872 www.steveelkas.com Affilié à la C.T.Q.Visitation on Saturday, September 6 from 12:30 p.m.A ceremony will be held at the funeral home on the same day, at 2 p.m.The burial will take place at the North Hatley Cemetery.STEVE L.ELKAS FUNERAL HOME 601 Conseil St., Sherbrooke QC PHONE: 819-565-1155 FAX: 819-820-8872 info@steveelkas.com www.steveelkas.com See your gift grow Ml Development and Peace t 888 234.8533 www.devp.org RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 40c per word.Minimum charge $10.00 ($11.50 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions or more: 15% otf With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: 11 a.m., daybetore publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES.ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $16.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $36.00 ($41.40 taxes included) Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.Can be e-mailed to: clas-sad@sherbrookerecord.com - They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday’s paper, call 819-569-4856 between 1 p.m.and 5 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday's ed ’9 a.m.'and 5'p.m.the day prior td the day ofpubt tion, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to confirm transmission) or e-mfui.production@sherbrookerecord.com between ' ‘A i r _ i i- ~ .j _ _t il.» —.*r "T” ~ f~, ^i ,4 i U'*, r cation.The ftecord cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called.Rates: Please call for costs. Page 12 Monday, August 25, 2014 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record 90th Anniversary of Richmond County Women’s Institute About sixty people, local and from other Counties, were invited to help Richmond County W.I.celebrate their 90"’ Anniversary on Saturday, August 16 at St.Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Hall.The Hall was beautifully decorated in the blue & gold of the W.I., along with a wide array of memorabilia.Floral arrangements graced the tables.Guests were greeted at the door by Peggy Healy and Louise Perkins, where they received a program and signed a guest book and get-well cards for Vera Hughes and Ruth Mountain, President and Treasurer of the County.Master of Ceremonies, Marge Lancaster, led everyone in the repeating of the Mary Stewart Collect.The Opening Ode was played by Ann Clark and sung by all.A welcome to everyone was extended by Joyce Cinnamon, President-Elect.Marge introduced the Head Table and greetings were extended by Norma Sherrer, QWI President, Linda Hoy, FWIC and ACWW greetings from Sheila Needham were read by Marge.Guests were invited into the Church itself for a very informative tour conducted by Ellis Clark.Among many other interesting things, we learned the Church was built 162 years ago and is still operating.Before leaving, a silent prayer was said for our all ailing W.I.members.Playing the old pump organ, Ann Clark led us in the singing of the Hymn of all Nations.Marge Lancaster read all the congratulatory messages, including one from the Queen, the Governor-General, the Prime Minister and the two opposition leaders of Canada, the Premier of Quebec and each Mayor of the surrounding municipalities and their councilors, as well as many more.A certificate was presented by Norma Sherrer to Joyce Cinnamon for Richmond County from the Provincial Women’s Institute and gratefully acknowledged.Birthday wishes to Mac Fraser RiCMAAOrsiO.COUv-ATM VVOAAEN’S llMSTtTVA'T'c.annwerskhx Happy Birthday to a wonderful fellow Mac Fraser on Monday August 25.Very best wishes from your family and friends.You can call Mac at 819-791-8342 to wish him a Happy Birthday.The following poem was written and read by longtime member of the Gore Branch of Richmond County, Hazel Carson: 90 Years of Service We are all getting older ¦ of this there is no doubt, But the important thing is that we still know what we’re about! Some of us are plump.Some are thin.Some are short and some are tall, But I think we are a handsome-looking group, overall! Some excel as leaders; others at handicrafts And making cups of tea Each has something to contribute, on this we all agree.To those who founded this great institution over 100 years ago We raise our voices in gratitude and on them our thanks bestow.For ninety years this County has produced outstanding W.I.workers, In an effort to make life better, there have been no shirkers.For many years the community of W.I.has helped in both tangible and intangible ways - Let’s hope that this great Institution will continue to thrive, And flourish in the many roles it plays! There followed a skit, brain child of Ann Clark, aided by her two cohorts, Muriel Duffy and Jean Storry, where these ambitious ladies planned out a Singing Cookbook as a fundraiser for their W.I.Branch.Joyce Cinnamon read the history of Richmond County W.I.and its’ achievements.A copy was sent home with the guests and a copy follows this report.Guest speaker, Esther Healy, was warmly welcomed and gave an enjoyable talk about the connection of the Women’s Institute with our own Richmond County Historical Society.She was graciously thanked by Frances Dewar and presented with flowers.Welcome greetings were made by Marge Lancaster to our two centenarians, Bernice Beattie and Catherine Brock, both ladies having turned 100 years of age.Bernice was a member of Richmond Hill Branch for 35 years, while Catherine was a member of the now extinct Denison Mills Branch.They were presented with corsages.Muriel Duffy thanked all those who were so instrumental in the planning and executing of such an enjoyable day, including Larry Cinnamon and Ellis Clark, who seemed to be everywhere, carrying out various tasks.Later, Larry was evert shotted pouring tea .for the guests! The cutting of the Anniversary cake, beautifully decorated by Sharon Bean, was carried out by Joyce and Norma, amid much flashing of cameras.The formal part of the afternoon being completed, everyone headed to the heavily-laden buffet tables to enjoy a beautiful lunch and a refreshing cup of tea or coffee, followed by a piece of anniversary cake and ice cream.Heartfelt thanks to all those who attended, helping to make this such a memorable day for Richmond County W.I.Submitted by Jean Storry Following is the history of Richmond County W.I.RICHMOND COUNTY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 90th ANNIVERSARY 1924-2014 Still operating today - Cleveland: October 18, 1919, Gore: 1920, Melbourne Ridge: October 2, 1922, Richmond Group ‘92: January 16, 1992, Richmond Young Women: July 22, 1947, Spooner Pond: March 29,1937.Now Defunct - Asbestos: Until approximately 1940, Denison Mills: November 14, 1923 -1989-90, Richmond Hill: July 17,1934 - 2014, Ship-ton: April, 1932 - 1986, Ulverton: beginning in 1924, Windsor: November 11,1939 - 1961 About the time of the 1st World War, Mrs.Frederica MacFarlane of the Extension Dept., Macdonald College, visited the Richmond area, forming Homemakers’ Clubs.Their work - assisting the Wales Home, giving prizes to local schools & forming the Women’s Institute Library in Richmond - this library is still operating today.They bought Halls- often one-room schools-in which they held quilting bees, dances, card parties and these became community meeting places.In 1924, a Miss Roach of Macdonald College took charge of organizing the Richmond & Drummond Counties Women’s Institute.The first officers were: President Miss Alice Dresser, Vice-President Mrs.Ralston Graham, and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs.Otis Fowler.Several years later, the Ulverton Branch disbanded, thus “Drummond” was dropped from the County name.Some of the special accomplishments of Richmond County W.I.were: School prizes awarded - and still goes on today, Exhibit of manufacturers of Richmond & Drummond Counties: pencils, Celanese, paper products.Served meals at Richmond Fair.1935 the Richmond County W.I.organized children’s inoculations against diphtheria, with the aid of nurses.Doctors and the Town of Richmond.1939 Richmond County W.I.entertained members of the Scottish Institute, including a visit to the Johns Manville asbestos mine.Worked for the Red Cross - entertained Service men and women, supported the Royal Canadian Legion.In 1961 during a County W.I.meeting, a committee of Miss Alice Dresser, Mrs.AT.Smith and Mrs.S.Husk with other locals was formed to compile a history of the County, thus the Richmond County Historical Society was born with a museum located in Melbourne.Still active today, archives for research are maintained, books have been published and memorabilia collected.Presently, the Richmond County Women’s Institute has a large presence at the County Agricultural Fair, prizes and/or monies are still given to the Plowmen’s Association, Volunteer Center, Legion and many other local organizations.Our participation in the Canada Day Parade makes us visible to the community.As we celebrate our 90th Anniversary, we are proud of all our accomplishments, still remaining active and marking our place in the community.for Home and Country.h The Record production@sherbrookerecord.com CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.Each letter in the cipher stands for another."DA G ZGT EGT SBXLJ RBEEJRR VP OMF ZGTP LNJGU ANDJTXR OJ OGR, UOJT D OGYJ VJJT YJNP RBEEJRRABW.” — SMOTTP NGZMTJ Previous Solution: “Take the platypus — that is not a finished product.It is clearly still in beta." — Stephen Colbert TODAY'S CLUE: M s/enbej Monday, August 25, 2014 Page 13 Alley Oop ooola, MR.keltner thinks YOU CODED BE THE STAND-IN FOR MISS LARONDE SO WE CAN KEEP SHOOTING THE MOVIE/ HERE IS A PHOTON ^ SEE THE W HMmwkk.OF LANA \ f RESEMBLANCE?LARONDE/ WHY?ivot_______ StehLGB.John Wooley Arlo & Jams THE OfOlY THIM&TODO whew that HAPPEW6 z ^ 16 RE&OOT.Kit n Carlyle kitncarlyle@comcast.net www.CoComics.com The Born Loser r HATTIE., LmSTASO11 ^A OU 12 ON THE FIRST OAT OF^ J HURRICANE CLASS, I'D LIRE TOICNOW , WHAT YOU /¦¥£> DID OVER YOU DID) THE SUfAYvEF- Frank And Ernest ROBOTICS j DEPT./KS THÉY' Art 0P6ANIC AnO TMX / £>/P INVENT YOU, BUT TflAT I>OtS NOT M/Î/C& TH^M YOUP "Biological ?APtNT$: 2014 UFS, Inc.Distributed by Universal Uclick for UFS Herman Grizwells i aw 6Amv IMAGINE THE *\ZE °E TWE UTTEk SoY CAN W IMAGINE ACTUALLY LIVING \W A HoME V/HEftE THE koAM?EXACTLV/ j ^Yoü'P NEEP Ài Soup to Nuts ©2014 Rick Strumoski DtsL by UniveisalUdick EveR NdTtce.How PaReNTs GeT opsefT ax rue UTrLesx TkiN&s-?Like leaviNG a plaie iw Tv\e Sin\< ?leaviNG T AcciDewTaLlk : B\\ nir>„ vwi«> ».Mon»*”' Check a» Health Check " Diabetes ^ EPIDEMIC Diabetes Québec Information and donations: (514) 259.3422 or 1.800.361.3504 www.diabete.qc.ca ’ -v page 14 Monday, August 25, 2014 classad@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Call Siikrbrookk: (819) 569-9525 betwkkn 8:30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.E-mail: classad@sherbrookerecord.com or Knowlton: (450) 242-1188 BETWEEN 9.-00 A.M.AND 4:00 P.M.CLASSIFIED Deadune: 12:30 p.m.one day prior to publication Or mail your prepaid classified ads to The Record, 1195 Galt St.E., Sherbrooke, Quebec JIG 1Y7 035 For Rent 100 Job Opportunities 100 Job Opportunities 275 Antiques CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE! 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parents and boyfriend will be bringing her to the campus.Her parents will be staying in her brother’s apartment, but the boyfriend is planning to stay in the girls’ dorm room.The room has two twin beds and very little space.1 was disappointed to hear this.My daughter is also bummed, but she is afraid to rock the boat with a new roommate.I contacted the university to see what their policy is.Even though it is an all-girl dorm, there is no policy against men staying in the rooms.We very much want our daughter to have a good roommate experience.However, we do not want her to have to put up with a boyfriend in her room throughout the year.Do you have any suggestions?— Mom Dear Mom: These are the kinds of problems that crop up in college dorms, and your daughter needs to work them out herself.She can talk to her new roommate, asking how often the boyfriend will be around and whether they can go to his place instead.She can get a privacy screen so this activity is not in her face.But we also 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Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.NOTICE TO THE LIQUIDATORS AND TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF GRACE BOYD MCKEOWN Take notice that a motion introductive of proceedings for judicial recognition of a right of ownership acquired by ten year prescription concerning lot number 4 265 692 of the Cadastre du Québec, Brome Registration Division, will be presented to one of the honourables judges of the Superior court of the District of Bedford, 920, rue Principale, Cowansville, Quebec on September 30, 2014 (file: 455-17-001003-144).To obtain a copy of the motion and of the exhibits, you must contact Mtre.Marie J.Gagné, notary at 35 Victoria, Town of Brome-Lake, Province of Quebc JOE 1V0 before September 30, 2014.N.B.: If you do not wish to contest the motion, you do not have to be present at the court house on September 30, 2014.Signed at Town of Brome-Lake, province of Quebec on August 19, 2014.Marie J.Gagné, notary NOTICE TO THE LIQUIDATORS AND TRUSTESS OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES DAY MCKEOWN Take notice that a motion introductive of proceedings for judicial recognition of a right of ownership acquired by ten year prescription concerning lot number 4 265 692 of the Cadastre du Québec, Brome Registration Division, will be presented to one of the honourables judges of the Superior court of the District of Bedford, 920, rue Principale, Cowansville, Quebec on September 30, 2014 (file: 455-17-001003-144).To obtain a copy of the motion and of the exhibits, you must contact Mtre.Marie J.Gagné, notary at 35 Victoria.Town of Brome-Lake, Province of Quebc JOE 1V0 before September 30, 2014.N.B.: If you do not wish to contest the motion, you do not have to be present at the court house on September 30, 2014.Signed at Town of Brome-Lake, province of Quebec on August 19, 2014.Marie J.Gagné, notary The Record ne\vsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, August 25, 2014 Page 15 Your Birthday MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2014 A friendly attitude will lead to interesting proposals that will result in greater prosperity if you are prudent and practical.Exercise high standards regarding your personal and career goals.The path may grow indistinct once in a while, but if you concentrate on what’s important to you, success will follow.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) — A day that starts full of promise may end up being less than satisfactory.A rash decision could turn out badly.Be mindful of the deals you are offered.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) — You may be sent on a wild goose chase.Make sure to do your homework.Unless you get agreements in writing, you could end up with less than you bargained for.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) — Broaden your horizons, and acquaint yourself with clubs or groups in your area.You will discover that you share a passion with someone you encounter at an event.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) -Channel your energy into completing tasks and honoring your responsibilities.The longer you procrastinate, the more stressed you will feel.Get moving.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - You may have to take a small detour today.If your target remains the same, consider alternate ways to reach your destination.Seek the advice of someone who is knowledgeable in your field.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) — Every investment involves an element of risk.Make sure you don’t overextend your budget on a foolish get-rich-quick scheme.Focus on self-improvements that will add to your current marketability.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) — Your eagerness will be disconcerting to someone you live or work with.If you don’t want to risk a parting of the ways, rethink your strategy.Being a team player will pay off.ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Compromise and sharing will make this day a success.You can get ahead if you make others realize what your goals are and how you intend to reach them.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Consider what you can do to improve your confidence.If a personal change will help, try to initiate it quickly.Looking to the future and planning where you want to go will be beneficial.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Steer clear of any sort of altercation.You may feel your energy waning as the day progresses.Take it upon yourself to get necessary things done early.CANCER (June 21-July 22) — There are many people in your corner.Listen to their concerns and value the opinions you are offered.You don’t have to move forward all by yourself.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) — Focus on improving your cash flow.Go over your investment portfolio and see if any changes need to be made.Professional advancement is likely if you are conscientious.MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2014 Should you go out or sit and wait?By Phillip Alder Claude Bernard, a French physiologist who died in 1878, said, “Observation is a passive science, experimentation an active science.” At the bridge table, you must actively observe.And when you are on defense, you have to decide whether to round up a posse and go out actively hunting for tricks, or to sit at home and passively wait for declarer to knock on your door and give you tricks.This week we will study the various factors that affect your choice.First, though, look at the West hand and the auction in today’s diagram.What would you lead against four spades?In the auction.South might have rebid three hearts because North could have held three spades and four or five hearts, when four hearts would probably have been the right game.But raising immediately to four spades kept the defenders in the dark.When being active on defense, you lead from honors or very short suits; when passive, you often start with a trump.On the majority of deals, it will be right to defend actively.And that applies here.If West leads a trump.South will win, draw a second round, cash his two club honors, go to dummy with a trump.North 08-25-14 4 Q 10 7 V 10 5 4 ?11 6 3 * A Q 5 4 West East 4 9 8 4 5 2 V A Q 7 6 3 V 2 ?Q 5 Î ?A J 10 9 4 *10 7 2 * 9 8 6 3 South 4 A K J 6 3 K J 9 8 ?K 7 * K J Dealer: South Vulnerable: Both South West North East 1 4 Pass 24 Pass 44 Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: ?and discard his two diamonds on the club ace and queen.Then he will attack hearts, losing two tricks there but coming home with an overtrick.Instead, if West leads the diamond two, the contract — surprise, surprise — can be defeated.East can take the trick with the ace and shift to his singleton heart.West wins two tricks in that suit and gives his partner a heart ruff for down one.CROSSWORD Across 1 “Around the World in 80 Days” navigator Phileas 5 Lou of soul music 10 Immediately, in memos 14 Folk singer Guthrie 15 “Such a tease!” 16 Lecture location 17 Schoolroom cutup 19 Concerning 20 Often sculpted anatomy parts 21 Campus email suffix 23 Logician’s abbr.24 First African-American major-league coach Buck 25 Coudé Nast fashion monthly 27 Pachyderm in stereotypical hallucinations 31 Yale student 34 Membership fees 35 Ravi Shankar’s instrument 36 French peak 38 Volga region native 41 Two times tetra- 42 Nickname for Wrigley Field hero Ernie Banks 44 Condo 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