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The Emperor has no clothes Mike McDevitt - Page 6 RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Cougars hockey set to close out fall Sports - Page 4 75 CENTS + TAXES PM#0()40007682 Wednesday, December 10, 2014 SQ officer injured in Highway 10 accident Record Staff An officer from the Surete du Quebec was seriously injured in an accident while responding to an emergency call Tuesday morning on Highway 10.The accident occurred in the westbound lanes at kilometre 97, near West Bolton.“The patrol car was involved in an accident with a truck on the highway,” explained SQ_ regional spokesperson Aurélie Guindon.“The officer was seriously injured, but his injuries are not life threatening.” The accident, which involved about 10 vehicles and included several vehicles going off the road, caused the brief closure of westbound Highway 10, with traffic being diverted via Eastman.The SQ managed to clear one lane to traffic by 11:30, and by 3:30 p.m.the highway had been fully re-opened.“The roads are icy in the area.We're asking motorists to be very careful,” Guindon said.Galt’s ‘open campus’ letting kids out to keep them in -A' rrTSlrj 'MC Ml Galt principal Peggy McCourt, shown here after an August interview, believes the school’s Gordon Lambie I.FNNOXVil.I.F.Winter storm warning in effect Meanwhile, Environment Canada has issued a winter'storm warning for the Eastern Townships.The warning indicated that the storm has slowed its progress over New England, meaning it will affect the province through tomorrow.The agency is predicting snowfall amounts between 25 and 35 centimetres, withwind gusts between 70 and 80 km/h.The combination of heavy snow and winds will significantly reduce visibility for several hours.The snow will mix with ice pellets and freezing rain over the Townships.Environment Canada advises the public to consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve and to prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.Peggy McCourt, the principal of Alexander Galt Regional High School, says that the school’s “open campus” policy is not about facilitating students’ smoking habits.Responding to a concern expressed through a letter to the editor in The Record back in November, McCourt explained that, though it might seem a bit odd at first glance, giving students the chance to leave the campus is actually proving to be an effective way of keeping students in school.“There were students who were voicing a lot of frustration about being cap- tive on the property,” Galt’s principal said, sharing information relayed to her from those who set up the policy last year.She explained that the administration’s observations showed that those students who were feeling captive were more prone to act out, and said that offering those individuals a sense of freedom has proven helpful in relieving the tension of the situation.“The open campus hasn’t been about smoking,” she continued.“The open campus has been about opening up our school, and opening up our minds to different activities that are linking with the community." In the Nov.21 letter, Craig McBurney of Sawyerville called out school’s ad- GORDON LAMBIE / FILE PHOTO open campus’’ keeps students in school.ministration for the installation of a new bridge and gate in the fence on the south side of the campus.He indicated that on a recent visit to the school he found the space just outside the fence to be a haven for smokers, seemingly with the endorsement of the school, and criticized the administration for creating a way for students to “zig-zag around a law (.) instead of putting it to good educational use.” John Robb, Chair of Galt’s governing board, told The Record that he has already responded to McBurney’s concerns directly, but expressed that the situation on campus is more complex than a quick look might indicate.Cont’d on Page 4 ¦ THE I RECORD The perfect Christmas gift! 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J if J à J J j J J J ^ ^ , '* J i * j» ¦»** « /J' n* , n* .'t, t *>> , j.- ft * ~ I s * /}, _ TODAY: ICE, SNOW AND RAIN HIGHO SUNRISE: 7:16 SUNSET: 4:04 THURSDAY: PERIODS OF RAIN OR SNOW HIGH 3 LOW 0 FRIDAY: SNOW 'i t ' '1' , Al' - K v , 'J' • —> * j* '}* ‘ 'i ¦*i * - 4 > -1 i f HIGH -1 LOW-6 SATURDAY: PERIODS OF SNOW HIGH 2 LOW-3 SUNDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH 2 LOW-3 Keeping in Touch L ToWN/hipper/ Food for Thought; Caregiving - a burden or a benefit?Some say that caring for an elderly relative is stressful, relentless, and draining, and may increase your risk of illness.On the other hand, others say that caregiving provides some health advantage in the form of increased feelings of personal satisfaction, improved and closer relationships, and better selfesteem because of having a legitimate purpose.Being a caregiver is not easy no matter how you look at it, and taking periodic breaks when caring for someone is bound to help.How to get a break for a few minutes and reap some of the benefits of a mini vacation?Imaging (a relaxation technique involving the five senses), and journaling are two ways to take a break and catch your breath.On Friday, Dec.12, take a break and join us for a Food for Thought lunch of homemade stew and ginger cake followed by a brief session on journaling and imaging with Jan Draper.Leave feeling full of good food and practical ideas.Townshippers’ Association’s Food for Thought lunches are held monthly at noon at St.Paul’s United Church, 211 des Pins, Magog and cost just $6, Reservations are not required.Second Annual Caregiving Forum Do you want to learn even more about caregiving resources?Townshippers’ Association is pleased to announce the second annual caregivers forum Saturday, March 14 from 1-5 p.m.at Princess Elizabeth Elementary School, Magog.Save the date! 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Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Page 3 1 he Record nevvsroom@sherbrookerecord.com OCAL For 2014-2015, an amount of $335,511 is available to fund projects within the Memphremagog county.Memphremagog opens call for Rural Pact projects Record Staff Magog Memphremagog regional county municipality is inviting developers in the region who have projects in mind to apply for funding under the 2014-2019 Rural Pact no later than March 2, 2015.At a council of mayors meeting on Nov.26, the Memphremagog MRC adopted the Work Plan of the Rural Pact for the period from 2014-19, as part of the National Rural Policy.This Work Plan defines the guidelines for development for the region and contains the information necessary for the development of a funding application.For 2014-2015, an amount of $335,511 is available to fund projects within the Memphremagog county.This sum is di- vided into two parts: nearly $100,500 will be distributed among the county’s municipalities so that each has a budget reserved for projects taking place in their area.In addition, $235,017 is available to fund regional projects that involve more than one municipality.Those interested in filing a request for funding are invited to visit the regional county municipality’s website at www.mrcmemphremagog.com/gestion- du-territoire/ruralite.The page contains the Work Plan, containing all relevant information, as well as the required application form.The county will also offer information sessions on the subject at the beginning of 2015.The Rural Pact provides financial support from the Quebec Ministry of Municipal Affairs’ National Rural policy for the development and sustainability of rural communities.Fortin gets unplanned visit from labour leaders Record Staff Sherbrooke Three prominent Quebec labour leaders paid an unexpected visit to Sherbrooke MNA Luc Fortin Tuesday morning as part of their Common Front tour promoting the renewal of the collective agreement for government workers.Daniel Boyer, president of the Federation of Workers of Quebec, Francine Lévesque, vice-president of Confederation of National Trade Unions, and Lucie Martineau, spokesman for the Interunion Secretariat of public services were able to meet the Liberal MNA, just minutes after holding a press conference just a few steps from the door of his Sherbrooke constituency office on King Street West.The meeting went well, apparently, and the three representatives were able to present their views, they said after- To learn about what’s going on in the Townships, The Record has all of the information a person could want and more.This Christmas, make sure all of your family and friends are in the know.Stuff their stockings, cards, bags and boxes with a newspaper subscription, either print or online.RECORD 819-569-9528 450-242-1188 billing@sherbrookerecord.com wards."We have been listened to carefully on the part of Mr.Fortin.We were able to tell him of our demands and our concerns,” said Lévesque.“We reminded him that 14 percent of the people in the region work in the public sector.He said he was going to bring our message to the government.” Boyer, Lévesque and Martineau were in Sherbrooke to meet public service workers and visit their workplaces.A public meeting was also scheduled to talk to members about the major issues in the negotiations for the renewal of collective agreements.“We’re talking about more than 400,000 workers all areas, in all regions of Quebec.This negotiation is important, not only for our members but for the entire population.It isn’t just to give our members the working conditions they deserve, but also to ensure the future of public services,” said Boyer.“We are aware that we need to debunk some myths about the ‘bloated bureaucracy.We have a wage deficit of 7.6 percent.It is not us who says this, it’s the [Quebec statistics institute].” In the Eastern Townships, there are approximately 21,380 public service employees helping to invigorate the economy.They inject more than $780 million into the regional economy annually The Common Front’s wage demands are on the order of 4.5 per cent per year for a collective agreement covering three years.These are explained as follows: two per cent per year for the total compensation deficit identified by the QSI; 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there were also Baptists and Congregationalist amongst the first settlers.Why were so many of the new arrivals Methodists?To an- swer that question, Moffat described the social conditions in England in the 1700s and throughout the Industrial Revolution.Poverty, alcoholism, family violence, prostitution, filth and dirt were the common experience amongst the working class.Life was cheap.John Wesley and his brother Charles and other Anglican ministers, such as George Whitefield, and numerous women of the Church of England were increasingly convinced about the social responsibility of the church to speak out and condemn the conditions that lead to the depravity that held such a powerful grip on so much of the population.Wesley began to speak in the places where the poor and destitute gathered: factories, mines, bars, homes.His sermons focused on faith needed to change lives.He characterised human nature as essentially sinful, and emphasized his belief that humans can only be saved by the grace of God through faith alone.The Methodist chapels (yes they called them chapels) that were formed were known for powerful preaching, lively music and small support groups that taught the rules that led to lives saved.Social outreach programs, such as soup kitchens and wholesome entertainment were promoted.In 1738, Wesley was so feared by the leaders in the Church of England that they barred him from speaking in any church, which led to the split of the Methodists from the Church of England.Wesley was not defeated by his expulsion from the Anglican Church.Wesley and his fellow leaders decided to create lay itinerant preachers to go wherever the gospel could be heard.The message and organised method of the Wesleyan approach expanded by leaps and bounds.There was noticeable and observable evidence of progressive social values among those who were attracted to the Methodists.A major historical event also led to the growth of Methodism, as the American Revolution not only created a nation but was a factor in the creation of the Methodist Church.The Methodist tradition had already sailed across the Atlantic.During the Revolution, there was a shortage of pastors.The Church of England, with the King as head, was viewed as the adversary and was not a likely or acceptable source of ministers.Americans made a request to Wesley and he took a radical step.He ordained ministers making the famous statement that “Now, the whole world is my parish.” Methodism spread quickly and by 1860, the Methodist church was the largest denomination in the USA.New Englanders were highly impacted by the Methodist tradition.In the last decade of the 1700s the British Government opened up the Eastern Townships to settlement.Most of the newcomers to Georgeville were New Englanders.There is evidence that by 1804, Methodist families were meeting in Georgeville homes.When the brick meeting house was built, various groups worshipped there, including the Methodists.It was not until 1838 that the congregation was strong enough to request a minister.The first settled minister was called Mr.Peake, and it was during his time that the first Methodist Church was constructed, which the congregation quickly outgrew.Tire current building was erected in 1891.The United Church was founded in 1925 by a merger of the Methodist church with three other Protestant denominations.The public is invited to join the congregation for their Stable Service in the presence of farm animals to be held in the historic barn at the Coallier Farm on Sunday, Dec.21 at 2 p.m.The farm is located at 520 Magoon Point Road, 1.5 kilometres from Georgeville.Submitted by Deane Moffat Galt’s open campus Cont’d from Page 1 “The open campus is not permissiveness to smoke.We’re not encouraging smoking, we’re offering them some freedoms while encouraging (students) to be good citizens and take responsibility,” said Robb.“It’s about getting an education and being in school.” Pointing out that the question of how to address smokers on campus has been an issue for many years, Robb said that the matter has always been a balance of enforcing the rules of the no-smoking campus and working to attain the school’s primary objective of creating a positive learning environment.With a closed campus, he said, students who smoke were constantly being chased down and tossed in detention or being suspended, ultimately taking away from their educational experience and any effort the school’s counsellors might be making to help them quit the addictive habit.“These are often the kids who are problem kids,” Robb explained.“With an open campus they can do what they want if they have permission.Then we don’t have to discipline them as much, and they’re in school more so they can have more talks with the guidance councillor and continue their education.” “When they're actually in school, then we have a chance to work with them,” McCourt added, saying that the school’s substance abuse councillor has been reporting greater success in the last couple of years.The principal shared that the school engages in a number of proactive intervention strategies to try to keep students from picking up smoking, and runs several awareness campaigns throughout the year, resulting in a general observation that fewer students smoking now than in the past.Robb said that the school is currently in the process of analyzing detention rates in order to back up that claim.Drawing on conversations with the staff and student body, however, he offered figures suggesting that only around three per cent, or roughly 30 out of 880 students are now smoking on a regular basis.The Governing Board Chair then compared that number to the average percentage of smokers in the population of Quebec, which sits at 21 per cent.The school requires that any student who wishes to leave the campus through the back gate or by car out the front return a signed permission form.The wording of the form puts a strong emphasis on maintaining respectful and positive conduct, but also offers a warning to parents: “While there exists (sic.) many positive activities students may enjoy with an open campus, we must remind you that students leaving campus independently with authorization are not supervised and could be exposed to other dan- gers or influences (i.e.smoking, traffic .).It is extremely important that you consider these factors and discuss them openly with your child before providing authorization,” the form reads.It then goes on to indicate that, “permission to leave campus may be revoked at any time should there be reason to suspect dangerous, disrespectful, or illegal behaviour (i.e.vandalism, theft, substance abuse, trafficking.)." “What often comes up is if you go by any other high school in the province, the kids are fee to leave the property at any time,” McCourt said, bringing the focus back to the open campus concept.“This is a hybrid model where students can have some freedoms if they choose to take them.No one’s forcing them to leave the campus, but if they decide that they want to they could, in theory, take a walk with their friends.” Galt’s Principal took issue with the suggestion that all 81 of the cycle two students who have permission to leave the campus are doing so in order to smoke or otherwise break rules.“It makes me think of my experience as a parent, going into a store with my daughters or other teenagers and seeing the storekeeper follow them around,” McCourt reflected.”We can’t paint all teenagers with the same brush, and we have to assume that we do have good students.” Asked what the open campus offers to good students, given that the back gate simply opens on forest leading into a park in the Viewpoint neighbourhood, the Principal reiterated the point about freedom of mobility, and alluded to a hope that the gate will one day connect with a bike trail leading into Lennoxville.“We already have a lot of collaboration with Bishop’s and Champlain, so if we do eventually have that path it will greatly help our existing partnerships.” McCourt said, adding that several classes have taken advantage of the opportunity to leave campus for projects, as well.David Price, President of the Borough of Lennoxville, confirmed that a plan does exist to create a path one day.“Our long term intention is to have a bike trail going from downtown through the back of Bishop’s, completely off and out of the highway, so kids could go to school by bike,” Price said.“Our agreement was that (Galt) would move the gate on the fence so that it was further into what you might call municipal territory.Basically it ended up that then that would be the gate opening when we made the bike trail to go from downtown up to Galt.” The Borough President said that when the school first made the gate it was right on the edge of municipal land and private property and many students ended up on that private land.As such, the agreement with the city is contingent on there being someone present-to supervise the gate.“’If there’s any problems, as far as we’re concerned, it’s the police that are called immediately,” Price added.“There’s no Mr.Nice-Guy here.This comes under the regular rules of how you conduct yourself on town property.” Both Robb and McCourt stressed that the school is working to emphasize good conduct with the student body as well.“The message that were giving both to the community and to our students is that our students are citizens, they are part of the community as well,” The principal said.“Just as there are expectations on the property, there are expectations to be positive citizens off the property.” According to McCourt, only one student has ever had their privileges revoked, and there have been no issues or complaints so far this year.Robb echoed that sentiment, stating that the issue of smoking had not come before the governing board in close to two years.“1 remember past principals having non-stop issues with this, but Peggy didn’t even know this had been a problem until this letter came up,” The chair shared.“We’re focused on the positive,” the Principal continued.“Unfortunately one person came in without the context and made an assumption that was really kind-of uninformed.If we’re missing pieces of the puzzle; then it’s a big-jump that we can make.” I he Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Page 5 «Ü».mz, mz* mjz.ms* mM.4^*3*JV0i j'S*^ m m ctmam Jk ¦¦UJIIIIII ¦ ! ¦ ¦¦ ¦ill»—IK.» J|§çy8p|> M Jen Young Gone but never forgotten This week 1 have a very near to my heart and sad topic for discussion.I have been saving animals now for four years.It started shortly after being asked to come here to help pick up sales so the store could be sold.Within the first few weeks of word getting out, I met a kind woman, named Sherry Delisle, who came in solely to meet me.She explained to me that she had a vested interest in what I was doing; her father, George Delisle, actually built this building in 1954 and as she would always tell me, “My dad loved cats.” She would always tell me that she was sure her dad was still here and definitely helping me care for the cats.When I first met her four years ago, she had an older cat.Spike, and was not interested in adopting another but she would come in at least three times a week, just to hear my stories, meet our newest saves and, of course, donate some food or litter to all our guys needing a new home.I began to look forward to Sherry’s visits.It was like she knew when I was having a hard time and thinking about throwing in the towel and she would solely come in to tell me, "You never let anyone ruin what you are doing here.for the animals.You hear me?” and it would set me straight again.I went through a lot of stress when I had done my job and the store was looking to be sold.I didn’t know what 1 was going to do.Was I going to find homes for all my guys and go back to journalism?I was at a crossroads.I confided in Sherry, because as usual, she could see it in my face and in my writing.Her words are what made me decide to take the road I did.She said, “Well, if you decide to move on, there are hundreds of lives you have saved and I will support you, but if you decide to buy it and stay, I promise you dad will be watching over you and I will make sure everyone I know comes to support what you are doing and you know I will.” My heart was already leading me in that direction, but her “push” was the last little straw I needed to make me make the step.It was a big step, a stressful and very financially risky step, but her words gave me courage and in all honestly, thinking that her dad was also watching over me and all my animals, gave me strength.She came in often to make sure I wasn’t regretting my decision and even on the days that I actually did, she managed to change my mind.In the same month that we bit the bullet and purchased the store to be able to keep helping animals, I was informed of a dying cat found living near a pond in someone’s new home.The cat, declawed and literally starving to death, had little hope for survival.From the day he came to me, Sherry was coming to talk to him and buy him toys and special treats.She always said, “If I didn’t think it would bother my Spike too much, I would take him home with me, but I can’t do that to Spike.I will just be his aunt.” In a few months time.Spike had passed away of old age and lots happened with Ranger, who we had called our declawed patient.He needed much medication, much care and his blood tests had revealed that he also had contracted feline leukemia, most likely from another stray cat while he was out and fighting to survive.Most shelters would euthanize a cat with leukemia since there is a chance that they can give the ailment to others, but I just couldn’t do that.He was a miracle.He should never have survived the way he did, especially if he was fighting leukemia as well.After Sherry’s heart mended some over the loss of her Spike, she came to me one day and asked, “Jen, do you think you would let me adopt Ranger and give him a home?It’s just not fair that no one wants him because he is sick because of some irresponsible human and Spike would want me to help him.” Because Ranger was declawed and was not an aggressive cat at all, Sherry worried that he would be lonely v/ith her since he was used to being around all my cats and she also adopted Karson, who became Ranger’s little brother and Sherry quickly became the happiest cat owner 1 have ever met.I received photos often of “the boys” she called them, but the whole time, she still came in often to help with our events or to donate food to the dozens of others that I still had waiting for a perfect home.Our relationship changed from her supporting my efforts at the store and with the animals, to her being the most thankful and appreciative pet owner.I often got messages from Ranger, telling me, “Don’t ever forget what you did for me Jen.” A few weeks ago, I hadn’t seen her in a while, which was rare.When we spoke to her she stated her back was acting up but she would be in soon to see everyone.On Dec.1, her brother, Peter, came to see me and told me he was going to have to bring back “the boys” because his sister wasn’t feeling well.This worried me so very much because as I told him, only death would separate Sherry from her boys.He informed me that she wasn’t doing well and everyone hoped she would get better quickly.I tried to call her, send her emails and got no response.On Dec.3, it was confirmed to me that Sherry had actually left us.On Dec.2 she passed away at the hospital after collapsing at her home on Nov.29.My heart broke; for her friends, for her family for “her boys” and for me.Her moral support became something I needed and looked forward to.I spend much of my days now talking and consoling her boys and I have decided that they will stay with me, until they too see her again.I have no doubt that she is here, with her dad, with me and her boys every day and when I talk to them, I know she can hear me.Her family asked in her obituary that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Pet Connection.Typical Sherry, helping me and all of the cats she loved so much even in death.I will miss her terribly and my sincerest condolences go out to her friends and family.She was a part of my Pet Connection team, a bit part, and I will miss her everyday.Sherry would always close her emails to me with this quote, “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated”, and Sherry, because of your impact on my life, I will always be able to live by this quote, “Be the change that you want to see in the world.” Rest In Peace Sherry Delisle.1946-2014.< Reggie is five years old.He is our kitty guardian, he takes care of all our cats in the cat house.He is often seen grooming them and taking care of them.Reggie would he best in a home with another cat.Because he is older, he will take some time to adjust and come 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Great selection of FLAGS for all seasons! ; v Ji Gift certificates available! # Pet clothing Quality food Accessories On site Tag engraving M 1730 Wellington Street South Sherbrooke • 819-348 1888 blueseai@agrianalyse.com Page 6 Wednesday, December 10, 2014 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Editorial Now, years later, the $40-million report underscores the lies that were told in order to carry out and cover up inexcusable breaches of international human rights laws The Emperor's wardrobe Mike McDevitt “We have met the enemy and he is us” -Walt Kelly (Pogo) Yesterday, the United States Senate Intelligence committee bravely released an executive summary of its investigation into the “errhanced interrogation” methods employed by the CIA and its accomplices initiated by the administration of President George W.Bush in the general hysteria that followed the 9/11 terrorist attacks.It paints a very unpleasant picture, detailing the brutal torture of captives, lying, both actively and by omission, to the civilian authorities supervising the agency, and the worthless nature of the “information” such techniques revealed.Six years in the making, the report has virtually destroyed the pretense of moral superiority the nation might up to now have been able to maintain.In the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedy, the American people justifiably erupted in outrage and anger, appalled that a small group of militants had been able to coordinate such a powerful and symbolic terrorist attack on American soil, and demanded, as people do, revenge.Given that the perpetrators were all citizens of one of America’s most important allies — Saudi Arabia — government leaders were quick to recognize the opportunity' their newfound victimhood provided and arranged an invasion of Afghanistan, where the al Qaeda organization had its territorial base, and orchestrated another of the completely uninvolved state of Iraq, whose brutal ruler was even more despised by the terrorist enemy than he was by the West, who had often used him gleefully in their conflict with Iran, but who was now disrupting Western hegemony with ambitions of his own.In trying to justify that little exercise, they made up stories of weapons of mass destruction and spread the absurd lie that Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was in cahoots with the Islamic terrorists who had orchestrated the 9/11 attack.Having gotten away with this, they pulled off the gloves.Hundreds of detainees, captured in battle or arrested elsewhere, were transferred to the American base at Guantanamo where the “enhanced interrogation” techniques were liberally applied far from the protections afforded by the US Constitution.They were held and transferred illegally and subject to practices that are banned under American and international law, and for which citizens of less powerful nations have been routinely condemned.As it turns out — and as should surprise no-one — these “enhanced” techniques were and are far more brutal than we had been led to believe and, just as unsurprisingly, the quality of the “necessary” information garnered more than likely did more to divert resources and confuse the torturers than to improve anybody’s security.And security, after all, is what it was all about.Those of us who were paying attention at the time were thoroughly mortified by the disgraceful images that emerged from the infamous Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq where US military personnel were seen gleefully abusing, humiliating, and insulting the religious sensibilities of detainees who had neither been charged with nor convicted of anything.Such was the outrage expressed at these images — which probably did more to create enemies for America than anything else — that the government was forced to punish some underlings, transfer those ultimately responsible, and pretend that the whole thing was just an aberration that would never be repeated by soldiers from the “Home of the Brave.” In fact, what would never be permitted again was 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prisoners who weren’t really prisoners subject to the protection of international law, but “detainees” with whom, apparently one could do whatever one’s sadistic little mind could come up with.“The ends not only justify the means, but failure to employ the means thus justified amounts to either gross incompetence or treason," they seemed to tell us.Now, years later, the $40-million Senate Committee report underscores the lies that were told in order to carry out and cover up inexcusable breaches of international human rights laws and the Geneva Convention on the treatment of prisoners.To be fair, these revelations probably wouldn’t cause a stir in the fear-besotted masses who are quick to excuse any atrocity committed against “the other.” Even the fact that the torture often enveloped the completely innocent (including at least one case of the torture of a mentally deficient man in order to put pressure on his family) would probably be excused if, in fact, any tangible benefit was accessed in the process.This, once again, is not the case.As it turns out, committing itself to abandoning the principles for which it was supposedly fighting, more than likely did far more harm than good abroad and has contributed to America’s complete and utter loss of moral authority.Human rights?“Just a formality.” International Law?“We don’t need no freakin’ international law.” You don’t approve?“Why do you hate America?” On it went, and step by step, a dark cloud began to cast its obscuring shadow over the bright lights of the “City on the Hill.” While the Senate report outlines in painful detail the manner in which the arbitrarily-declared enemies of the American state can expect to be treated, it also underscores other recent trends within the country that indicate how the disease has spread.As recent news reports indicate, respect for human rights is disappearing at home as well and as always, apologists blame the victims and treat those who take America’s democratic principles seriously as “naive dupes,” or worse.Individual reports of abuse are always disheartening, but when they are ignored, pardoned, or excused for reasons of “security,” and subsequently institutionalized, then there’s only one conclusion.The combination of manufactured fear and unrestrained corporate imperialism, have created a world in which “America the Beautiful” is perceived as a hypocritical old whore anxious to preach what it excuses itself from practicing.We may very well be appalled by the unspeakable atrocities committed by the latest incarnation of the “other,” but that shouldn't allow us to ignore the unspoken atrocities committed by ourselves, ISIS isn’t taking our rights away, we’re doing that ourselves and as the saying goes, “those who sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither.” What do WE deserve?The Record welcomes your letters to the editor.Please limit your letters to 300 words.We reserve the right to edit for length, clarity, legality and taste.Please 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The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Page 7 .L/ocal Sporfi Blais had been involved in the sport community for many years, including the Castors in the 1970s, the Sherbrooke Pirates in the ’80s and the Expos.Cougar hockey teams look to finish first half of season on winning note By Mike Hickey Special to the Record The Champlain Cougars hockey teams are looking to finish a highly successful first half of the season on a winning note before both squads head for the holiday break.The men snapped a mini two-game losing streak Sunday when they defeated Longueuil College Français.The victory came on the heels of losses to the Princeville Titans and the Montreal-East Rangers, defeats that allowed the Titans to take the overall lead in the Quebec Junior Hockey League standings.Last Sunday, in a showdown between the league’s top two teams Princeville snapped a 2-2 tie with three unanswered goals for a 5-2 victory.Kevin Dumont and Michael Rheaume scored the Cougar goals.Champlain was in Montreal Friday where they suffered a 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Rangers.Rheaume and Pierre-Anthony Martineau had a goal apiece in a losing cause.Goalie Alex Leclerc was the star of the game against Longueuil as he stopped 35 of 36 shots he faced while Rheaume, Dumont, Martineau and Nicolas Samson each scored a goal.The Cougars will host a pair of games this weekend: they meet the Valleyfield Braves Saturday night at 8 p.m.and play the Lachine Maroons Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p.m.Both games are at the Thibault GM Complex They will wind up 2014 with a pair of road games against the St.Jerome Panthers (Dec.18) and the Terrebonne Cobras (Dec 21).Meanwhile, the women’s team came back from a two-week break to register a convincing 8-2 win over the Edouard Montpetit Lynx last Saturday.Amelie Comtois led the offensive attack with a hat trick while Stephanie Doyon-Jolin chipped in with a pair of goals.Jolanne Chapdelaine, Katherine Dubuc and Logane Rheaume rounded out the scoring with a goal apiece while goaltender Caroline Fecteau picked up the victory.The Cougars’ final game of 2014 will be a road contest in Rimouski this Saturday.They presently are three points behind the first-place St.Laurent Patriotes with a game in hand.Philips and Stone named Galt November athletes of the month By Robbie Fisk Leann Philips from the Senior girls basketball team and Jarod Stone from the junior boys basketball team have been named the Pipers athletes of the month for November from Alexander Galt Regional High School.Philips is a Grade 11 student athlete that transferred to Galt this year to improve her bilingual education and basketball skills.The Stanstead resident has helped her team jump out to a good start on the season with a 4-1 record in the tough regional AA league.The 16-year old point guard clearly leads her team on the court with 19 points and nine assists per game.Along with her outstanding shooting and dribbling skills she brings along a tremendous work ethic.Phillips has already committed to play for Steve Cassivi and the Champlain Cougars next year in the CEGEP AAA league.Stone has been the driving force behind his teams’ 6-1 record to start the season.The Grade 9 student-athlete has averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds a game and is clearly their go-to guy on the court.The 14-year old has been part of the Sports Concentration Program at Galt for three years, which has played a big part in his development as a an strong athlete.The power forward may not be very vocal on and off the court as he lets his strength, power, quickness and skill do the talking and in a big way.Stone and his teammates have their eyes set on regional AA and ETIAC championships this season before he jumps up to the Senior team next year as a starter.Sherbrooke Expos in mourning By John Edwards Sherbrooke The Sherbrooke Expos were plunged into mourning yesterday with the death of longtime team volunteer Robert Blais after a short illness.He was 66 years old.The club announced Blais’ passing in a statement on its Facebook page.Blais, the father of Expos owner François Lécuyer, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in November and had been in palliative care in Magog.Well-known in the hotel sector, Blais had been involved in the region’s sport community for many years, including the Sherbrooke Castors hockey team in the 1970s, the Sherbrooke Pirates baseball team in the ’80s, and most recently the Expos.With the Expos, he was most visible during home games as a tireless seller of 50/50 tickets.The club described Blais as a unique man and a lover of sport, but said that his enthusiasm, humour and passion will remain with the team in their hearts.At Blais’ request, there will be no funeral.COURTESY SHERBROOKE EXPOS ÏJ7/2E Longtime Expos volunteer Robert Blais died yesterday after a short illness COURTESY ALEXANDER GALT REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Jarod Stone (left) and Leann Philips are the Galt athletes of the month for 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Page 8 Wednesday, December 10, 2014 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Death Card of Thanks Datebook Thelma TAYLOR (nee Heath) In loving memory of Thelma Taylor (Heath) who left us on November 24.2014 in her 94th year (formerly of North Hatley).Beloved wife of the late Harold S.Taylor.Dear mother of Donald (the late Marie-Paule), Caroline (the late Aimé), Sheila (the late Laurent), Wayland (Jackie) and Wendell (Lois).Cherished grandmother of Lynne, Anne, Jean, Margo, Michel, Alain, Sandra, Lynda, Patrice, Robert, Tina, Erin, Amber and Amos, 14 great-grandchildren and 27 great-great-grandchildren.She leaves to mourn her nieces and nephew, to whom we give many thanks for all the help she received and also to many dear friends.Thank you to the Cite du Bel Age for the excellent care she received and also to the Manoir St-Francis in Lennoxville.Visitation will be held at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St„ Sherbrooke (Lennoxville), on Sunday, December 14, 2014 from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 1 p.m.Burial in Reedsville Cemetery (North Hatley) at a later date.In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice or the CHUS Foundation, 530, 10th Avenue S.Sherbrooke, QC JIG 2R9 would be appreciated.CASS FUNERAL HOMES 3006 College St., Sherbrooke, QC E-mail: cass@casshomes.ca PHONE: 819-564-1750 FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca BAYLEY -1 would like to thank my family and friends for being so kind and thoughtful to me while I was in hospital and since I came home.The phone calls, visits, food, cards and gifts were greatly appreciated.Special thanks to Rev.Potter, Drs.Wallis, Champoux, Rateb, Ruel and Grbic, and all the nurses on the 4th floor for their wonderful care.Sincerely, GWEN -——> THE GIFT OF BEING THERE 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year world street Canadian Red Cross Québec Division www.tedcross.ca 1 800 JYCROIX (1800 592-7649) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2014 Today is the 344th day of 2014 and the 80th day of autumn.TODAYS HISTORY: In 1817, Mississippi was admitted as the 20th U.S.state.In 1869, women in Wyoming Territory were granted the right to vote.In 1898, the Spanish-American War officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.In 1901, the first Nobel Prizes were awarded.In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt became the first American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.TODAYS BIRTHDAYS: Cesar Franck (1822-1890), composer: Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), poet; Melvil Dewey (1851-1931), librarian; Dorothy Lamour (1914-1996), actress: Susan Dey (1952- ), actress; Michael Clarke Duncan (1957-2012), actor; Kenneth Branagh (1960- ), actor/director; Bobby Flay (1964- ), celebrity chef; Greg Giraldo (1965-2010), comedian; Meg White (1974- ), drummer; Raven-Symone (1985- ), actress.TODAYS FACT: Rodeo has been the official Wyoming state sport since 2003.Ladies Auxiliary, Legion Branch #15 Richmond card party North Hatley Library holds Art & Gift Show TODAYS SPORTS: In 1935, Jay Berwanger of the University of Chicago won the first Downtown Athletic Club Trophy, which was renamed the Heisman Trophy in 1936.On the 27th of November we were happy to have 17 tables for our last Military Whist of the year.Good to see Shirley Noble back with us.After a few words of welcome and a couple of announcements, play was on.After all the required moves were made, it was time for lunch and the giving of the prizes.First place, with 28 points, went to Ian and Shirley Smith, Judy and Francis Saffin.Second place, with a score of 27, went to Melody Pariseau, Wanda Vien, Robin Converse and Patrick Redburn.Low score, with 13 points, went to Norma Morin, Jim Stevens, Lise Boisvert and Estelle Blouin.The grocery box was won by Jacques Tremblay.Door prizes were won by Debbie Knowles, Fran Dewar.Donna Ham, Jim Stevens, Estelle Blouin, Ron Jones, Collette Pageau, Rita Trudeau, Peter Boisvert, Ghyslaine Redburn, Norma Morin, Annie Day, Willie Lebland, Marie Cassidy, Robert Pelletier, Ross Davidson, Larry Frost, Patsy Biggs, Shirley Noble, Marie-Beth Skerry, Wanda Viens and Charlie Hodge.The Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank everyone that helped in any way and to each and everyone that has supported our fundraiser; without your wonderful support, we would not have a party.Greatly appreciated.Our thank you also to The Record for printing our various events.We will be back in the new year.Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all and we hope to see you again in the New Year.In Comradeship Cmde.Mildred E.Holliday P.P.Publicity Twice as many women as men develop multiple sclerosis.IVÏ«_*ltïF>io Sdœrosiî» 7.Scxcïoty of CCcanoolci 1 -800-263-7 532 www.mssooiety.oei The Christmas Art and Gift Show at the North Hatley Library continues throughout the month of December.If you haven’t yet had a chance to visit, plan now to do so.You may well find that special something you’ve been looking everywhere else for! To see some of what’s available, check out our website at www.nhlibrary.qc.ca Click on “Events” and “See samples here” for a peek at what’s for sale.For the duration of the show, the Library will be open on Sundays from 12:30 p.m.to 3 p.m.and on December 23 and 24 from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.Check the website for our regular hours from Tuesdays to Saturdays each week.On Friday, December 12 at 7 p.m.Ionise and Jon Gearey are, for the third consecutive year, putting on a jazzy concert of Christmas music and song for your entertainment and the benefit of the library.Admission is S10.and light refreshments will be served.We hope to see you there.The North Hatley Library (165 Main St.) will be closed from December 25 to 29 inclusive, and again from January 1 to 5 for the holidays.We wish all our members and friends Happy Holidays and good reading in 2015! 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The Record newsroom@sherbrookereeord.com Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Page 9 Suddenly, I am no longer that cool, intelligent woman you married WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2014 Dear Annie: This is an open note to my husband: Dear Husband: I love you, and most of the time, I like you, as well.However, right now, I am too angry to talk to you.When I exhaust myself doing “womanly” things like cleaning the moldy shower stall that you never notice, you gush gratitude.When 1 spend umpteen hours on the garden, you tell everyone what a terrific, independent woman you married.Then you destroy all that loving support.When I take care of repairs or maintenance to the house or car, you always jump in after the fact, pointing out how I’ve been “taken advantage of’ and “spent too much,” indicating that you, a man, would have known better.When I confront you, your derision gets worse.Suddenly, I am no longer that cool, intelligent woman you married.Now I am “unreasonable,” along with ignorant and naive.So I put up with your disrespect and feel like a fool.You make hurtful remarks to our children and friends.Then you laugh and tell them how funny it is that I just gave you “that look.” Would you rather I say out loud that you are capable of being one of the most inconsiderate people I know and that you are a first-class jerk?I don’t want to air our dirty linen in front of everyone, so 1 fold.And you think you win.But we both just lost, big time.We have been together too long for me to leave.But when you wonder why the closeness and intimacy have diminished, look in the mirror before you point a finger at me.— Tired and Disgusted Other Half Dear Tired: You have written an excellent letter ex- Annie’s Mailbox plaining how a loving husband can undermine his wife’s affection and, over time, erode the marital bond.We suggest you show your husband this letter and tell him you wrote it.We think he will want to fix this before it’s too late.Get counseling if you need it.Dear Annie: My friend “Joe” rarely showers and smells like it.I have told him gently that he needs to shower more, and he says, “You’re right.I should.” I wonder how his co-workers put up with the smell.I have given him light men’s cologne as a hint, but he doesn’t use it.I know he has decent soap in his place.And while he shaves a couple of times a week, he rarely combs his hair.What can I do?— Need a Gas Mask Dear Need: You have to be more direct and consider that you are doing your friend a favor, hard as it may be to say the words.Tell him, “Joe, you probably don’t realize how bad it is, but you have a noticeable body odor, and it is difficult to be around you.You absolutely need to shower at least three times a week and wear deodorant every day.It is no longer optional.You also might want to talk to your doctor, as it could be a medical problem.” You can discuss his hair another day.Dear Annie: “Fed Up in a Lonely Home” said he suffers from bipolar disease and depression, as well as a hearing disability.His family was not supportive, and he was having trouble finding employment.I would like to suggest vocational rehabilitation services in his state.Vocational rehabilitation services serve all people with disabilities to help them obtain, maintain or achieve a better employment outcome, free of charge.— Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Wisconsin Dear Wisconsin: Thank you for this excellent information.We hope “Fed Up” will look into it.Dear Readers: Sunday, Dec.14, is The Compassionate Friends’ Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of all the children who have died.Please light a candle in the evening at 7 p.m., local time, and remember them with love.For more information, log on to compassionatefriends.org.Dear Annie: A family member recently had a going-away party for their son two days before he was to leave for boot camp.Many of us gave him gifts.The kid decided the night before leaving that he had changed his mind and wasn’t going after all.Should he return the gifts and money?Most of us think he should, but no one wants to be the one to tell him.— California Dear California: Yes, all gifts and money should be returned as soon as possible.(The same applies to canceled weddings and other gift-giving occasions.) While it is not appropriate to call up the young man and insist that he return the presents, someone who is close to him or his parents can mention that it is expected.Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.Please email your questions to anniesmail-box@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.CROSSWORD Across 1 Go wrong 4 Party garb for Hef 7 Some grenades, briefly 12 Response to a home team bobble 13 Tough kid to handle 14 Amazon crocodilian 15 Eight-time Norris Trophy winner 17 A to A, e.g.18 Mascara mishap 19 Practical joke during a greeting 21 Vena___: heart vessel 23 Cobbler’s tool 24 Times gone by, in times gone by 25 Less solid 28 Anti-bullfighting org.30 Steamed cantina food 31 Postwar population phenomenon 35 Heaps 36 Boring routine 37 In need of a massage 38 Yokohama is on it 41 Gravel components 43 Work without___ 44 Pens in 45 Scammer’s target 48 “The Book of__”: 2010 film 49 Very little 50 Board buyer's request 53 Less experienced 57 Less taxing 58 Like many teen girls, and a literal hint to this puzzle’s circled squares 60 Lose 61 Nobelist Wiesel 62 Tax shelter letters 63 Take the reins 64 Single chin-up, say 65 Season ticket holder Down 1 Fades away 2 Dorm unit 3 Post-shower wear 4 One paid to play 5_“Star Wars” character Binks 6 Houston MLBer 7 School group 8 _Bits: cracker sand- wiches 9 Leave wide-eyed 10 “Order! 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