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Scott Woods coming to Galt on Friday THE Page 3 The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 How about really supporting the troops?Mike McDevitt - Page 6 75 CENTS + TAXES PM#0040007682 Wednesday, November 26, 2014 Black Cat Quebec hoping to chop number of offers writers 10 bureaucrats by two per cent minutes of fame By Gordon Lambie Lennoxville Black Cat Books in Lennoxville will be hosting the third in a series of new monthly open-mic nights this coming Thursday at 7 p.m."It's something I’ve thought about for a long time,” explained Janice LaDuke, who operates the bookstore along with Barry Husk.The bookseller shared that the idea of holding open-mic type events, where local authors could share a piece of writing they have put together, has always been appealing to her, but she never felt like there was enough space in the store to accommodate such a gathering.That feeling changed, according to LaDuke when she spoke with a patron over the summer about the Argo Bookshop in Montreal.The visitor pointed out that the narrow bookstore on Saint Catherine Street in Montreal regularly invites the public in for evenings of performance, and is almost always packed with participants to every corner of its 200 square feet.“It dawned on me that I didn’t really have an excuse,” Black Cat’s owner said.From that realization, the little Lennoxville book shop set itself up to have an open-mic night on the fourth Thursday of every month, starting in September.Turnout to the first was around a dozen, with the vast majority of those present sharing their own work.October’s was more sparesly attended, although LaDuke blamed that mostly on the weather.“It was just a miserable night outside," the bookseller recalled, “and I know there were many other events going on in town that night.” There is no actual microphone to the Black Cat’s open-mic night, people are simply invited to gather with either a piece of their own writing or a favourite passage from a book to share aloud.Cont’d on Page 3 ;.W JACQUES BOISSINOT ! CANADIAN PRESS Quebec Treasury board president Martin Coiteux during question period, Tuesday, at the legislature in Quebec City.The Canadian Press Quebec City The Quebec civil service is being put on a diet.The government wants to shed two per cent of its roughly 60,000 bureaucrats as part of its costcutting measures.Treasury Board President Martin Coiteux said Tuesday.That translates into about 1,150 jobs on the chopping block, although Coiteux is holding out hope that attrition through impending retirements will take care of them.The announcement comes as the government prepares to table salary offers for public-sector employees ahead of what promises to be tough The Couillard government has made posting a balanced budget in 2015-16 its top political priority and has recently announced plans to hike daycare fees.Coiteux said ditching the objective of a balanced budget is out of the question and that provincial employees will have to take into account the government's commitment to financial rigour.“My message (to unions) is we want to work constructively with them,” he told a news conference.“We want to work constructively with everybody.Everybody has to make an effort.Our employees also have to make an effort.The leaders of Quebec have to make an effort.“We are working together to get the job done for our children and the ones that will follow.” Coiteux had another message for unions: the government will not back down regardless of whatever pressa 2 tactics they may employ.“We will succeed because we are determined to succeed.We’re not going to give up.” He also said Quebecers want a government with “the courage to take the actions that are needed.” Senior civil servants will not get performance bonuses and the number of contracts awarded to non-government consultants will be reduced to a bare minimum.Cont’d on Page 3 i THE.RECORD The perfect Christmas gift! Books also available at: Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network 257 Queen St., Lennoxville or The Record 1159 Galt St.East, Sherbrooke On this 100th Anniversary of the First World War, read the headlines Townshippers were reading 100 years ago in the Sherbrooke Daily Record.The Record has compiled front pages of the newspaper 1911-1920 (Volume 1) and 1921-1930 (Volume 2) in bound 10”x13” limited edition books, approx.150 pages, available for $25 each, plus $10 if shipping is required, plus taxes.To order your books in time for Christmas, call 819-569-9528 *.v.v.».vwv9r emaU billing@sherbrookerecord.com Sherbrooke Daily Record.Britain Declares War On Germany Canadian Parliament Is Called Mml Britet la M S» Ftraa Is Mssjlstfîssas; Mm» !nb fc.Tot '- IIP" ¦ : m b’ ^ frojecV «r >•*-* 1 ^ , , •nf/'H-.f'.Vy, pevflc >n ‘ i s-_ C ¦ J (*-‘v ’ , \ /,-,cs .T'A T1' - un*?bo/4 ' , , #x> , r.nT wkpp fa (TV ! .J.T-v:,K - k I vr ! IT , ViAfo ’ V .''If >¦ \.' v-.T 5 MABLE HASTINGS Some of the "thank you" letters that Mansonville elementary students wrote that they delivered last Friday.ference in contributing to making Mansonville being a great place to live! One of the students even thanked me for the difference I am making in the World! And, while sometimes it feels the world expects a lot and that work can be demanding, one student added a “ps” to the bottom of her note that was oh so respectful bringing a smile to my face.“Please write me back.if you have the time.” My teacup is almost empty now but my heart feels full.Happy tears fall from what can best be described as Mr.Scrooge getting a second lease on life.The demands of a work day, the realities of life’s everyday priorities can all be soothed by a “thank you’.’ and when it comes from some beautiful kids, well, for me.that is just a bonus! Thank you Laura Teasdale and the students at Mansonville Elementary School for making my day! I will do my best to “pay it forward" but most of all to remember to count my blessings as I continue to make a difference not only in Mansonville but in the • World.as .well!.• • The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday, November 26, 2014 Page 5 Jen Young Never too late for fleas I have now been in contact with two different families to help rid them of their terrible flea infestations.Yes, your pets can still have fleas at this time of year.You can not just put your pet outside and think that the fleas will freeze off.It doesn’t work that way.The only way fleas will die off your pet if it is out in the cold is if the pet dies too, so do not leave your pet outdoors longer because it has fleas.Fleas will bury in to the skin when the pet is outside but they will not die or jump off.But don't worry.It is quite easy to get rid of them.Go to your vet, you do not need an appointment, and ask for three month’s worth of Advantage! The Advantage will not only kill the fleas on your pet, but over a course of three months, a treated pet will also help rid the environment (your home) of them as well.A flea can live in dark corners of your house for weeks, but when they come out to feed on your treated pet, they too will die.If you think fleas are driving you nuts, imagine how your pet feels.Act quickly to make everyone more comfortable.Remember; fleas are a part of life for pet owners (like lice is a constant worry for parents) and when dealt with quickly and correctly, no one in the family has to suffer needlessly.• Catch fleas early - You don’t have to see fleas for them to be there.In fact, when you do see them, you are actually dealing with what is considered an infestation.Rule of thumb.If you see one there are actually hundreds, but watch for signs, such as your pet chewing on itself, mostly on the back, where the tail meets the back and scratching under its front arms and its ears.• Flea test — take a white piece of paper and hold it under your pet while you rigorously scratch these spots.Carefully, without losing anything that fell off your pet’s fur, drop water on all the little pieces or objects that fell off your pet and let it sit for a few seconds.If any of the black spots you scratched off your pet turns red of a dark brown, you have fleas.Flea excrement is blood.Makes sense right?They eat blood and they poop blood.Adopting and Christmas People have been asking me lately, “Are you against adopting a pet at Christmas time?” Good question.My answer is no.I am not against adopting a pet, as a family, at Christmas time.I believe it can be the best time to welcome a new family member in, if the thought has been put in to it and the parents are aware and ready for the responsibility for the long haul.I am, however, against adopting a pet for someone else for Christmas as a gift.I have never permitted anyone to adopt a dog or cat for someone else anyway.I always have to meet the person who will be responsible for the animal.I know that other shelters will shut down adoption around the holidays, but I encourage them.To me, adopting during the holidays or for the holidays is no different than adopting any other time of year.Interested families need to follow the trial period, then the legal contract that states if anything changes the animal has to come back anyway.The one thing that does change at Christmas for me, is I place much more emphasis on whether or not the family feels they will have the time to give the new member provided all the hustle and bustle of the season.If a family is looking to add a family member to their home, then the holidays, when everyone is on vacation for a bit, is a perfect time in some cases.I do not, however, permit families to place any animals in a box under the tree as a real gift.While we all have those childhood dreams of opening up a gift and that cute little Golden Retriever puppy pops out with a big red bow, it is not practical and I do not condone it.I always encourage that families bring the new pet in a few days before the actual big day to give the animal a chance to adjust before all the excitement of Santa hits.Thank you Samantha Do you know this cat?He was found wandering around Bishop's University last week.He is a fixed male and was not wearing a collar and has no microchip.If you know who he belongs to, call 819-348-1888.Nicha is a five-year-old husky.She is very smart and very' friendly.She will make a great pet.Colby is a two-year-old retriever mix.Great with other dogs, cats and people.A very friendly boy.We would like to thank Samantha Dodwell who manned a table at the j Sawyerville Elementary School fundraiser to help us raise funds for vet expenses.Samantha raised $142.She did not have to do that, use her entire Saturday to try and help our animals, but we are very thankful that she did.Our most sincerest thanks.A reminder Blue Seal—Le Centre Nutrition Animals is not a pet store.We do not have animals for sale that you can just come in and visit with.While the cats are visible in the store, the dogs are not lined up in cages where people can just walk through.They are loose and playing.The store and The Pet Connection are in the same location but two completely different things.The animals saved through The Pet Connection are saved on my own time and money and to visit them, you need to make an appointment with me.I founded The Pet Connection four years ago and bought the store last year to be able to have a place, the bottom floor of the store, to continue to save animals.Please remember that the store has to continue to pay its bills or we have to close, and if the store closes, we can not continue to help the animals that need it.Thank you to everyone who uses our store for everything their pet needs and thank you to everyone who understands that while the two are connected, they are still very different.I’ixy is a four-month old Schnug; 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Mike McDevitt ;'~v Faced with the impending release of a report by the Auditor-General, the Royal Canadian Harper Government announced last week the injection of an additional $200 million into mental health care services for the military in a desperately transparent attempt to deflect well-earned criticism of its shameful treatment of this country’s veterans.Posing as defenders of the Armed Forces, the Harper government clearly hopes that this belated, begrudging, and insufficient gesture of self-defence will mollify the hundreds, if not thousands, of abused, neglected, and insulted “heroes" the government has toyed with in its attempts to play “tough guy” on the international stage.While any additional support for wounded and traumatized soldiers in welcome, the sheer hypocrisy of the government in this instance clearly outshines its efforts in all other areas.For years, the government — and the military — have inflicted barriers, insults, suspicion, and bureaucracy on men and women who have been victimized by the RCHG’s impulsive belligerency.Eager as it is to enter any military fray, despite our painfully obvious lack of material to do so, the government has been aggressively indifferent to the consequences of its policies on the men and women unfortunate enough to have to carry them out.This, of course, is in direct contrast to the interminable rhetoric about freedom, our heroic military, and the “courage and determination” of our leaders.In his report.Auditor General Michael Ferguson, a Harper appointee.didn’t mince many words in describing the situation as “the disconnect that happens when departments don’t have a clear understanding of whether the services they are providing are meeting the needs of their clienteles.” In other words, the effectiveness of the Department of Veterans Affairs in meeting its clients’ needs is irrelevant.Another $200 million isn’t going to change that.To begin with, both government and the military seem to be stuck in another age.They assume that the 12 per cent of veterans suffering from psychological problems are, in effect, malingering and whining, and they make sure that services, when available at all, are found at the end of a bureaucratic labyrinth that keeps soldiers, who are in desperate need, waiting up to a year and a half for the services they need immediately.To make things even more frustrating, the Department does not even begin to process an application until the application procedure — complex and frustrating as these always are — is completed.When waiting for mental health services, this delay can seem interminable, with sometimes fatal consequences.We have become increasingly aware in the past decades that combat can have seriously detrimental effects on those forced to endure it.With physical injuries, the damage is obvious, and treatment usually fairly straightforward.Psychological damage, however, that comes from wimessing (or participating in) horrific acts of violence, are often less immediately apparent — even to the victims.Often, behavioural and emotional symptoms emerge long after the events that trigger them, leaving victims and their families to deal with the fear, aggression, substance abuse, and alienation that often accompanies post traumatic stress.Add to these the macho culture inherent in all military organizations, and the end result is that victims are reluctant, if not ashamed, to admit that their limit has been surpassed.It is never easy to admit psychological problems under any circumstances; 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The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord .com Wednesday, November 26, 2014 Page 7 Mackey and Lafrenaye-Dugas honoured by QFAE By Mike Hickey Special to the Record Montreal Kevin Mackey and Marc-An-toine Lafrenaye-Dugas were among the big winners Tuesday night when the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence hosted their annual gala in Laval.In all, 13 local student-athletes received 15 bursaries for their performances on the playing fields and in the classroom during the 2013-14 season.Bishop’s Mackey reaped the rewards from the Gaiters’ strong showing in the 2013 season during which he was named Coach of the Year for both the Quebec conference and Canadian Interuniversity Sport, as he directed a Bishop’s resurgence that saw the team rise from a last place finish in 2012 to second place in 2013, The Gaiters posted a 6-2 record, the team’s best ranking since 1993, and the team’s quarterback, Jordan Heather, became the first player in school history to win the Hec Crighton Award as player of the year in Canada.Lafrenaye-Dugas, a track and field star from the University of Sherbrooke, was recognized twice as he was named Male Athlete of the Year (individual sport) as well as a bursary for academic excellence.He won a gold medal in the hammer throw at the CIS championships, setting a conference record at the same time.Lafrenaye-Dugas also won two gold medals and one silver at the Canada Games.Other honourees included nine Sherbrooke student-athletes and two from Bishop’s.Sherbrooke had four recruitment bursaries as Audrey La-garde (soccer) and Jonathan Naisby (swimming) received $5,000 recruitment bursaries; Catherin Deslauriers (volleyball) and Vincent Lanctot-Reeves (track and field) were presented with $3,000 stipends.Bishop’s footballer Dashaun Smellie also was awarded a $3,000 recruitment bursary.Sherbrooke’s Roxanne Has-seni (volleyball) won bursaries for academic excellence and athletic excellence while soccer player Marie-Eve Jacques also received an athletic excellence bursary.Sherbrooke swimmer Julien Bilodeau received a $1,500 Leadership bursary while volleyball player Daniel Moreau was awarded $1,750.Sherbrooke football player Rami Saintus and the Gaiters’ Theo Thompson were awarded $1,500 bursaries for athletic excellence.The Foundation granted a total of $258,750 in individual bursaries to Quebec-based student-athletes in 2014.Of this PERRY BEATON i * ^ * Bishop's Gaiters head football coach Kevin Mackey, shown here talking to his team after the Mount Allison game in September, was named the 2013-14 male sport coach of the year by the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence yesterday.amount, 86 bursaries, totaling with TKNL.An additional $218,750 were distributed Tues- $40,000 was also distributed to day during the 29th Quebec 11 university-level student-ath-University Sports Gala pre- letes in other FAEQbursary presented by RDS in association grams during 2014.Alouettes confident for next season with Jonathan Crompton at QB By Bill Beacon The Canadian Press Montreal Jonathan Crompton is looking forward to having a full season with the Montreal Alouettes, even if it is without favourite receiver Duran Carter or QB coach Jeff Garcia.The long-haired pivot, who joined the Alouettes midway through the CEL season and put up a 9-3 record as a starter, will be listed as the top quarterback in training camp next spring.With a full training camp under his belt, the Alouettes will see if he has what it takes to get them back to the Grey Cup game after a four-year absence.“It’ll be huge," Crompton said Monday as the Alouettes cleared out their locker-room stalls following their elimination from the CFL playoffs.“We have a good core group of guys, so I’m excited about the future of this team.We have a high ceiling on where we can go.” The Alouettes season ended Sunday with a 40-24 defeat in Hamilton in the Eastern final.The team that started the campaign 1-7 battled back to finish the regular season 9-9 and win the East semifinal over B.C.before falling to Hamilton.The comeback coincided with the arrival of the sometimes erratic but surprisingly effective Crompton behind centre.He was helped by guidance from in-season hire quarterbacks coach Garcia, although the former CFL and NFL star is expected to find a coaching job closer to his family in San Diego.Garcia’s replacement may end up being former Alouettes great Anthony Calvillo, who is expected to take up coaching, although no contract has yet been signed.It is among many changes expected on a team that spent most of the season adjusting to a coaching change and Calvillo’s retirement after the 2013 campaign.General manager Jim Popp put out a list of 20 players whose contracts are up, including top receivers Carter and SJ.Green, linebackers Chip Cox, Bear Woods and Winston Venable, cornerback Geoff Tisdale, defensive back Jerald Brown and running back Tyrell Sutton.Popp considers Cox, Woods and Green top priorities to resign, but expects to lose Carter.“Because of the interest that’s come from NFL teams, and also based on my evaluation as a player, I expect he’ll have his choice of where to sign and that he’ll be going to an NFL camp,” Popp said of Carter, who led the team and was third in the CFL with 1,030 receiving yards.“If things don’t work out, the door’s open for him to return here.” Green, who caught three TD passes in the East final, would be a big fish on the market if he’s not signed before Feb.15.“I’d like to come back, but we’ll see how it goes,” said Green, who looks forward to working with Crompton from the start of camp.“Last year, we thought we had a quarterback (Troy Smith).Now we have a quarterback this organization believes in and who I believe in.We have a lot to look forward to.” It was a bizarre season.It started in the off-season, when team owner Bob Wetenhall waited until late in the winter to announced that Tom Higgins, who had not coached in six years, was the head coach.Then offensive co-ordinator Rick Worman was fired during training camp and replaced by the inexperienced Ryan Dinwiddle.Garcia and Turk Scoenert were brought in to bolster the coaching staff and, with Crompton at quarterback and thanks to the solid play of the defence, they managed to have a respectable season.“Who knows what Crompton could have achieved in the first half of the season, having a training camp and having a solid situation,” said Garcia.“Nothing about this year was very solid until the second half.He’s got a tremendous upside.I think we’ve just seen a sample of what he’s capable of.” Higgins agreed, saying the starting job will be Crompton’s to lose in camp.“He allowed us the opportunity to get to an Eastern final, along with a lot of other people,” said Higgins.Higgins, who will be back, wants more depth in Canadian talent and on the offensive line, which he said is starting to age.He expects changes to the coaching staff, but hasn’t decided whether to continue han- dling special teams.The punt coverage took heat for Brandon Banks’ two return IDs in the East final.“It’s not like we let him score,” said defensive lineman John Bowman.“Everybody fought their heart out, but the guy just made plays.He’s a great returner.” One who expects to be back is former NFL star Chad Johnson, who hardly saw the ball playing the far side wide receiver and then suffered a concussion and a groin injury that will need surgery.“I had fun,” said Johnson.Dear Santa, Mwè', ¦¦';;ii We know how busy you are so The Record, along with the Lennoxville and District Women’s Centre, want to help you take care of some families in our community.The LDWC will forward information about some special children on your list to us and the very generous elves in our community will help fill their orders for delivery at Christmas.If you would like to be an elf in Santa’s Helper project, contact Sharon McCully, Publisher at The Record, by email at outletjournal@sympatico.ca or call her at 819-679-8823 and she will provide a description and wish list from one of the children, or tell you how to help.We need many elves, so please act quickly. Page 8 Wednesday, November 26, 2014 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Death Laurie Owen WEBB Passed away in the presence of his loving family and dear friend on November 19, 2014.Dear husband of the late Sandra Sisco and precious father of Laureen (David Farrow).Cherished brother of Harry (Shirley) and Stephen (Diane).Laurie will also be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, and many friends.A celebration of his life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #5, 15 Maple Street, Stanstead, Que.on Saturday, Nov.29, 2014 from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m.As a tribute to his memory, donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 3330 King West, bureau 130, Sherbrooke, Que.J1L 1C9 or the Frontier Society, C.P.2505,1 Bigelow, Stanstead, QC JOB 3E5 would be greatly appreciated by the family.Arrangements entrusted to Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead.CASS FUNERAL HOMES 545 Dufferin St., Stanstead QC PHONE: 819-876-5213 FAX: 819-876-5213 stanstead@casshomes.ca www.casshomes.ca Annual District #5 meeting held at Victoria #16 in Coaticook Head table: Dorothy, Ernestine, Arnold, Joyce and Ed On November 8, several members and visitors gathered at Victoria #16 Lodge Hall for a soup and sandwich supper with dessert and beverages.During supper.District Deputy Grand Marshal #5 Ernestine Whipple had the honour of presenting our District Deputy Grand Master #5 Dorothy Babbin-Houle.At the Head Table: Dorothy Babbin, our DDGM # 5; Noble Grand Arnold MacKeage and escort Ernestine; Grand Marshal of GL of Q.Joyce Copping, and Grand Master of GL Ed Copping.Arnold welcomed everyone.Dorothy Babbin, who is Chaplain of Victoria, said “Grace” and asked for a minute’s silence in honour of all service men and women, especially those tragic events resulting in the deaths of Patrice Vincent and Nathan Cirillo - we never imagine that in our own country something like this could happen.After good food and fellowship we were ready to start our meeting.Noble Grand Arnold opened the meeting “in form.” Then DDG Marshal Ernestine introduced the DDG Master Dorothy who then took over her District meeting.Since Ernestine is also Secretary, Dorothy appointed Evelyn Keeble as Secretary for the day.Thank you Ewie and all who assisted.DDG Marshal Ernestine presented the Appointed Officers of all branches of Lovely cake for Dorothy and Ed mmSÈ Dorothy, with Ernestine, ready to cut cake and serve with ice cream the Order.They were welcomed and seated.Then G.Marshal Joyce presented the Elective Officers.They were given “the Honours” and read a lovely verse, then seated.Joyce then had the privilege of presenting the GM Ed.He also received “the Honours” and seated beside Dorothy.Dorothy ran an excellent meeting and was congratulated by all present.Her Installations were also very well conducted.We are very proud of her! After all who wished to speak, Dorothy extended .the Greetings” and thanked all her Installing staff and all who filled in today and all who attended.The Meeting was then closed “in form" by NG Arnold who also did a fine job.Submitted by Ernestine Whipple Successful Christmas Tea Datebook WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014 Today is the 330th day of 2014 and the 66th day of autumn.TODAYS HISTORY: In 1789, the United States observed a day of Thanksgiving declared by George Washington in celebration of the new Constitution.In 1922, Egyptologist Howard Carter became the first person to enter Tutankhamun’s tomb in 3,000 years.In 1992, it was announced that the Queen of England would begin paying income taxes, the first time a British monarch would do so since the 1930s.In 2000, nearly three weeks after Election Day, Florida’s presidential election results were certified in favor of George W.Bush.TODAYS BIRTHDAYS: Mary Edwards Walker (1832-1919), physician/activist; Charles M.Schulz (1922-2000), cartoonist; Robert Goulet (1933-2007), singer/actor; Rich Little (1938- ), actor/-comedian; Tina Turner (1939- ), singer/actress; Dale Jarrett (1956- ), race car driver; Shawn Kemp (1969- ), basketball player; Peter Facinelli (1973- ), actor; Natasha Bedingfield (1981- ), singer.TODAYS FACT: To preserve the length of the holiday shopping season, President Franklin D.Roosevelt signed legislation in December 1941 that decreed Thanksgiving would always fall on the fourth Thursday of November.Thanksgiving had been celebrated on the last Thursday of November, which in some years was the fifth, since 1863.TODAYS SPORTS: In 1917, the National Hockey league was founded in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.TODAYS QUOTE: "I think I’ve discovered the secret of life — you just hang around until you get used to it." — Charles M.Schulz Ii was overcast but milder on Saturday afternoon, November 22, when about eighty people came out to the Christmas Tea and Bazaar at the festively-decorated St.Anne's Church, Richmond.A popular food table and a bazaar claimed everyone’s atrention first and then they went to the Silent Auction table to bid before the deadline of 3 p.m.Following greetings and a prayer by Tire Reverend Canon W.Lynn Dillibough, the Tea commenced with a wide assortment of sandwiches followed by “non-fattening” squares - yeah, right! The tables were charmingly served by the Church Youth Group and friends.While folks ate; the fourteen door prizes were chosen by Rick Goodfellow, Linda Davidson, Frances Mackey, Elizabeth McCourt, Maureen Quinn, Muriel Webb, Sharon Moore, Lois Carson, Blanche Mastine, Helen Gallup, Shirley Smith, Annie Day, Andrew Hanna and Frances Dewar.These door prizes had been donated by the various merchants in Richmond and other friends of the Church.A charming Bundt cake had been made and donated by Rita Noel.Everyone who bought food or cookies from the table was offered a chance on it.It went home with Susan Mastine.A little drawing of seven articles was also held and these articles were chosen by Robin Converse, Marjorie Lancaster, Frances Dewar, Annie Day, Linda Brighton.Megan Coddington and Marge Lancaster.Promptly at 3 p.m., there was a mad scramble to the Silent Auction table to see if each person had secured his or her chosen article.A very capable crew manned the kitchen under the experienced leadership of Elizabeth Mastine, who has resigned after many years on the job.She will be missed but we're sure she will still be participating in any capacity where she is needed.Thanks, Elizabeth, for your devotion.Our sincere thanks goes to all those who donated food and other articles for the Tea and Sale, those who spent hours in preparation and the clean-up afterwards but especially to all our guests who came out for a good time and delectable food.Holiday greetings to one and all from the members of St.Anne’s Church.Submitted by Jean Storry TODAYS NUMBER 537 - number of votes by which George W.Bush secured victory in Florida in 2000 TODAYS MOON: Between new moon (Nov.22) and first quarter moon (Nov.29).mui S L» llDLii ïad this ad.?'/&£.*¦ • ¦ Ke your musctes for granted.iOOO Canadians with musculc ly take them very seriously.Spre at muscte.ca m .m m____ MS make muscles mm* I RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS.BRIEFLETS: Text only: 400 per word.Minimum charge $10.00 ($11.50 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions or more: 15% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: 11a.m., day before 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 ol 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 edition, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to confirm transmission) or e-mail: production@sherbrookerecord.com between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called.Rates: Please call for costs. The Record newsroom@s‘ierbrookerecord.com Wednesday, November 26, 2014 Page 9 But he doesn’t seem eager to make them part of his life WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014 Dear Annie: My boyfriend, “Darrin," and I have been seeing each other for five years.I love him and feel loved by him.He is affectionate and a great listener.I have grown children who are free to pop in and out of my house whenever they please.We also have many extended family get-togethers throughout the year.Darrin will ask me about my kids and siblings and seem interested when I talk about them.But he doesn’t seem eager to make them part of his life.He says he doesn’t like big groups, so he rarely goes with me to family get-togethers.He also doesn’t like to come over when my kids are here and makes no effort to get to know them.When I invite him, he makes up excuses for why he can’t come.My kids think Darrin is distant and doesn’t care about them.Will he be like this if we marry and live in the same house?Is this something that can be worked through?— Wishing for More Involvement Dear Wishing: You need to discuss this directly with Darrin.Tell him you find his lack of interest in your family upsetting and want to know why he doesn’t care to get to know them better.Your children (not to mention your siblings) are important to you, and should the relationship progress, you want to be certain he will not alienate your family.Keep in mind, however, that not all people are close to the children and relatives of their significant others.This doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker.What counts is that he not interfere with the level of attachment that you want.Dear Annie: “Need Some Guidance” said her friend is educated and intelligent, but mispronounces some words.You are right that it is difficult to correct a Annie’s Mailbox grownup’s pronunciation, but I believe it is still worthwhile.After all, the objective is to help a friend be seen by others in the best possible light.Many years ago, I was in the habit of using the word “irregardless.” My employer helped educate me.She casually said, “You know, you have such a good command of the English language, it surprises me when you say ‘irregardless.’" She then enlightened me about it not being a proper word, and I will always be grateful she did.— Know Better Now Dear Know: Several readers weighed in on this.Read on: From Florence, Ky.: As a child, most of my friends and family said “liberry” instead of “library.” During my senior year in college, I was walking with a good friend and said, “Do you want to go into the liberry?” She slammed her books onto the concrete sidewalk and said, “It’s LIBRARY! It has an ‘a’ and an ‘r.’ Say it!” I smiled and said it correctly.She had never raised her voice before.1 laugh every time I think of the word and say it correctly now.Simi Valley, Calif.: There are people who were taught to read by memorization and don’t understand that letters have specific sounds.Phonics helps.New York: As a speech language pathologist, I address these issues all the time.It may not be a reflection of education and intelligence, but rather a learning disability.Boston: My husband has always mispronounced words.He once saw a speech therapist, but it didn’t help.I often wonder whether he has a slight form of dyslexia.No matter.We’ve been married for 50 years, and he’s a great person.Pittsburgh, Pa.: In parts of southwestern Pennsylvania, we say “pitcher” for “picture.” We also “redd” up a room, which dates back to an Elizabethan English term related to the word “ready,” referring to removing stones from a field.I have traveled through many American small towns and love hearing the accents and word usages that are unique to specific regions.Dear Annie: 1 am a 70-year-old widow.Two years ago, a friend told me that a classmate, “Tom,” wanted to get in touch with me.The friend gave me Tom’s phone number, and a few months later, I called.We had a lovely conversation and still talk at least once a week.Here’s the problem: Tom said he was coming to visit, but he hasn’t.He drives a truck and is semi-retired, so he can pretty much drive when he wants.From his place to mine would take 12 hours, but he has family here, so it seems odd that he still calls but there has been no visit.I hope you can clear up this mystery.Tom is a widower, but if he had a girlfriend, I know he wouldn’t be calling me every week.— Penelope in Portland Dear Penelope: Well, Tom could have a girlfriend and still call you.More likely, he wants to visit, but the 12-hour drive is too daunting.The only way to know is to ask.Next time you speak to Tom, say that you are looking forward 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