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[" T H E V O I C E O F T H E E A S T E R N T O W N S H I P S S I N C E 18 9 7 T H E Monday , April 29, 2019 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Sunnyside unveils student- designed art installation Page 3 Stubborn humans sandbagging ?ood prevention Editorial - Page 6 Linda Hoy honoured By Gordon Lambie One would be hard pressed to find a local group or organization that was not represented in some capacity on Friday afternoon at the Bul- wer Community Centre as Linda Hoy was presented with the Governor General\u2019s Sovereign\u2019s Medal for Volunteers.A testament to Hoy\u2019s community engagement, the hall was brimming with people from across the townships who came to show appreciation for a consummate volunteer.Nominated for the award by her local Women's Institute branch, which is presided over by her mother Marion An- nesley, Hoy was celebrated for decades of dedicated service to local Women\u2019s Institutes at the provincial and national level, her church, the Eaton Corner Museum, and the Eastern Townships Learning Centre among many other groups and institutions.Speaking to the crowd following the Cookshire-Eaton Mayor Sylvie Lapointe presenting Linda Hoy with the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers GORDON LAMBIE Quebec rejects bid for 2021 Francophonie Games bid, citing cost and time crunch The Canadian Press The Quebec government has abandoned the idea of bidding to hold the 2021 Francophonie Games in Sherbrooke, Que., after concluding the price tag was too high.International Relations Minister Nadine Girault, said Friday the conditions were not right to stage a successful games.\u201cThe winning conditions were not there to have a solid candidacy,\u201d she said in a telephone interview.\u201cIt was important to me that the Francophonie Games be obtained while respecting Quebecers' capacity to pay.\u201d Quebec's decision comes after New Brunswick dropped the games in January, citing ballooning costs.New Brunswick said the budget had risen to $130 million from an original bid of $17 million.The event brings together 3,000 athletes and artists from la Francophonie's more than 50 member states.After Sherbrooke came forward as a potential host, the Quebec government said it was prepared to pay $17 million, but Ottawa would have to pay the majority of the bill if the event were to be staged in the province.An aide to Girault said that for the games to go ahead, Quebec would have had to spend more than $30 million, and with the tight deadline there was a risk of cost overruns.CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 Ben by Daniel Shelton Weather TODAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 9 LOW OF 0 TUESDAY: 60% CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH OF 8 LOW OF -5 WEDNESDAY: PERIODS OF RAIN HIGH OF 6 LOW OF 0 THURSDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS HIGH OF 14 LOW OF 2 FRIDAY: PERIODS OF RAIN HIGH OF 11 LOW OF 5 Page 2 Monday, April 29, 2019 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 30 days of archives.Renew or order a new 12- month print subscription and get a 12-month online subscription for an additional $5 or purchase the online edition only for $125.00.Record subscription rates (includes Quebec taxes) For print subscription rates, please call 819-569-9528 or email us at billing@sherbrookerecord.com 12 month web only: $125.00 1 month web only: $11.25 Web subscribers have access to the daily Record as well as archives and special editions.Subscribing is as easy as 1,2,3: 1.Visit the Record website: www.sherbrookerecord.com 2.Click e-edition.3.Complete the form and wait for an email activating your online subscription.Tyler Comeau and Highway 10 On Saturday evening, April 27 the Missisquoi North Volunteer Centre (CABMN) Ken Jones Respite (KJC) Program for the intellectually and physically challenged held a Bluegrass supper and dance fundraising event at the Mansonville Catholic Church basement in Potton.The evening began with a plethora of country tunes played by DJ Jerk (Jeremy Eldridge) as friends gathered for a drink before dinner.The dinner consisting of a beef stew, ceasar salad, homemade rolls and dessert was catered by Shannon Derby.A half and half was held, organized by Trish Wood (Potton\u2019s Community Organiser who helped out throughout the entire evening).The half and half, drawn later in the evening totalled close to $400.00 to be split between the winner and with half going to the Respite program.Won by an elated Debra Harding (CABMN Assistant to the Director), Debra donated all of her winnings to the Ken Jones Respite program giving them the full amount raised.With full bellies and lots of visiting under their belts, the over 120 people gathered were then treated to the performance of the live bluegrass band, Tyler Comeau and Highway 10.The band performed both bluegrass and country music and the floor was abuzz with couples who enjoyed the performance and the opportunity to hit dance.Anyone who has not had the pleasure of seeing Tyler Comeau and Highway 10 and listening to their music has been missing out on what surely is the beginning of something special.At 16, Tyler is a multi talented musician and singer.His warm attitude and beautiful speaking tone immediately captured the attention of many.Accompanied by a group of musicians who play together as if they always had, there was an easy flow to the evening that left one feeling that these guys were family.Tyler will spend much of his summer months touring and making connections as he strives to expand his notoriety and experience.If Saturday evening\u2019s show was any indication, this young man is clearly going someplace big.The people of Potton and surrounding areas (some who came from as far away as Waterville), witnessed a star in the making.For the Ken Jones Respite Program, the evening by all measures was a resounding success.The Ken Jones Respite Committee is made up of: Perry Hicks (Chairperson), Rick Fergusson (Treasurer), June Peacock, Sharon Fewtrell, Hilary Head, Laurette Rouleau and Charles Laurin.The special program coordination team is made up of: Sheila Sam- borsky and Eszter Csiszer who animate the program on Thursdays from 8:30am to 3:00 pm.For June Peacock a member of the Respite Committee who was noted for the extra efforts she put into organising the event, at the evening\u2019s end, she was feeling very grateful.\u201cThe committee wishes to extend a big thank you to everyone who supported, attended, volunteered and made the event happen,\u201d said Peacock.\u201cPot- ton is famous for the way it supports local initiatives and this was no exception.\u201d For more information about the Ken Jones Respite Program or any of the other Missisquoi North Volunteer programs, visit: www.cabmn.org or call: 450-292-3114.Dancing, toe tapping, hand clapping, fundraising good time in Potton Mable Hastings The Scoop PHOTOS BY MABLE HASTINGS Monday, April 29, 2019 Page 3 Marc Keefe provided cedar slabs for all groups, which the children then filed down, smoothing knots and cleaning and priming the wood surfaces.LOCAL NEWS The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 presentation of the award by Cook- shire-Eaton Mayor Sylvie Lapointe, Hoy expressed her gratitude to her community in part by sharing that she opted to have the presentation take place in the townships in recognition of the fact that this is the community and the area she serves.\u201cI could have waited up to two years to have the Governor General do the presentation but felt that my Mom would like to be in attendance and at 87 it might not have happened,\u201d Hoy told The Record, adding that it was important to her to have the ceremony take place in the Townships rather than at Rideau Hall.\u201dThe community are the ones that I have been volunteering for so it was not a hard decision to make.\u201d \u201cI see so many familiar faces,\u201d she added, speaking to the crowd.\u201cThis volunteer award is not only mine.It also belongs to all of you.\u201d The Sovereign\u2019s Medal for Volunteers recognizes the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country in a wide range of fields.The medal is designed in a way that is meant to highlight the caring and generousity of its recipients as well as recognizing the sacrifices they make of themselves and their time.Linda Hoy honoured Sunnyside Elementary School unveils student-designed art installation By Emilie Hackett Special to the Record Students at Sunnyside Elementary School in Stanstead participated in a unique art project this month along with CJ Fleury, a multi media artist and cultural researcher who has 17 public artworks exposed in different cultural and educational institutions across Quebec and Ontario.The art installation was inaugurated on April 26 and parents and community members were invited to attend the event.Every student, from pre-kindergarten to Grade 6, first learned about large- scale public art, as explained by Fleury, who spent three weeks working with the students and staff at the school.Students were then tasked to design and paint 15 cedar slabs which were set up at the front of Sunnyside Elementary.Marc Keefe provided cedar slabs for all groups, which the children then filed down, smoothing knots and cleaning and priming the wood surfaces.They worked together to develop their own designs, inspired by the environment and community.Designs drew inspiration from their favourite seasons, places, animals, colours, and activities.The project also integrated pedagogical competencies such as science, math, English, and French.The final result was collaborative and highly colourful, thanks to paint provided by Scott Mackey of Peinture SWM in Lennoxville.\u201cI initially applied for the ACE grant from ELAN in order to bring more artistic opportunities to Sunnyside students,\u201d commented Community Development Agent for the Sunnyside CLC Clea Corman.\u201cWith ELAN\u2019s support, I was able to apply for further funding to support a second project through Culture in Schools and have a visiting artist with expertise in public art installations,\u201d she added, which permitted for Fleury\u2019s recent residency at Sunnyside.Corman was also in charge of coordinating the art projects within the school.Clea Corman, Community Development Agent at the Sunnyside Community Learning Center, poses with two students in front of the art installations as they went up on the school's façade.The artworks were installed on the Sunnyside Elementary School's façade on April 26.All students at Sunnyside Elementary participated in the multi media project with the help of Quebec artist CJ Fleury.Hoy's mother Marion Annesley was one of several people who stood to speak Page 4 Monday , April 29 , 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Support the local businesses, services & professionals who serve our area where you live, work and play! 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In partnership to help you invest for your future TIM GODDARD BRANCH MANAGER RICK TRACY MUTUAL FUNDS DEALING REPRESENTATIVE GLOBAL MAXFIN INVESTMENTS INC.151 Queen Street, Sherbrooke \u2022 8195695666 \u201cLocals serving locals for more than 20 years.\u201d Thank you for bringing literacy to action Submitted by Literacy in Action April is the month for volunteer appreciation, so Literacy in Action has been highlighting our gratitude to our various dedicated volunteers in different ways.It starts off by saying a big thank you for everything that they do with, for and on behalf of our organization.LIA\u2019s free tutoring services could not be possible without their commitment, and willingness to share their talents and time to help friends, strangers and family learn new things.This includes our tutors who help with reading & writing, Math and digital literacy for adults all offered in English.After training 21 new volunteers to become Digital Literacy Tutors in the Fall, we\u2019ve been able to support new learners and welcome back some who still had a few questions.We have been fortunate to have nine active tutors from Bishop\u2019s College School (BCS) and four Richmond Regional High School (RRHS) who have been enthusiastically involved in 1-1 tutoring in their community.These young students have spent their weekends and their lunch hours helping learners with a range of needs such as iPad or laptop basics, searching the internet and navigating social media platforms such as Facebook or YouTube, to name a few.As a Thank You, these humble students were awarded with certificates and pizza parties for all their hard work and to commemorate the end of their tutoring before breaking for the summer.LIA also extends a great many thanks to Max Crowther, a teacher and Librarian at BCS and Siu-Min Jim, RRHS\u2019s Community Learning Centre Coordinator for collaborating with us, without all of you this particular service would not be possible! Our tutors are now finishing their tutoring sessions before finishing school in June.We are happy to say that thanks to the success of these partnerships we will be able to continue our digital tutoring services in Fall 2019.\u201cYou make a living by what you get.You make a life by what you give.\u201d ~Winston Churchill PHOTO: COURTESY BCS Tutors with their volunteer certificates (left to right): Cala Tesdlin, Bekkari Mehdi, Alfonso Aguilar Vazques, Melissa Jodoin, Grace Bilodeau, Bohong Fu (Absent: Timothy- Paul Chevalier, Sebastian Colley, Sophie Legler) The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, April 29, 2019 Page 5 Crafts and mechanics at the Lennoxville Scouts By Didi Gorman The 1st Lennoxville Scouts have been very creative recently.In our last meeting we experimented with two types of crafts.We started the evening decorating personalized wooden woggles using the wood burning technique.First we planned a design and then burned it onto the wood with special pre-heated iron needles.Some of us chose to engrave our names onto the wood, while others imprinted the group\u2019s logo on their woggles.We also used the opportunity to discuss safety measures while working with hot objects.Our second activity was the making of survival bracelets (also known as para- cord bracelets) from a special type of nylon cord.We learned that such bracelets are useful as a survival tool during camp or on a hike.If need be, they would come in handy for attaching equipment, fishing, securing a tent, or replacing a broken shoe lace.Each member could choose between a variety of coloured cords which we attached to a plastic buckle.The process of weaving the cords into the shape of a bracelet required some practice.We found that working in pairs and helping each other out made the task much easier.Proud of their work, at the end of the evening our youth sported new woggles and new bracelets.Creating things by hand is an excellent method to enhance a sense of achievement and promote the idea that work can be very satisfying.Similarly, it\u2019s a lot of fun taking things apart.Our older troop recently held an engineering session titled \u2018small engine tear down\u2019 where we took apart computer engines and other small motors in order to learn how they work and what they are made of.The project was part of our STEM program which aims to develop knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and math.By demystifying the technical aspects of engines, we hope to inspire our youth to explore the areas of physics and mechanics.Encouraging our members to develop a healthy curiosity in fields that have been hitherto unfamiliar to them is an integral part of our mission, and one which we value greatly.Yours in Scouting, Didi Gorman, 1st Lennoxville Scouts Sherbrooke special garbage collection schedule Record Staff In the coming weeks, the City of Sherbrooke will hold its first wave of special garbage collections.The collection of bulky waste, wood and branches will be picked up on the following schedule: · Borough of des Nations: week of April 29.· Borough of Fleurimont and Lennoxville: week of May 6.· Borough of Brompton-Rock Forest- Saint-Élie-Deauville: week of May 13.To facilitate the collections, the citizens are asked to place residue in three distinct clusters: · One for bulky waste (mattresses, plumbing equipment, blinds, etc.); · One for wood residues (furniture, boards, etc.); · One for branches.Bulky waste: maximum volume of one cubic metre and maximum weight of 20 kg (44 lb) Cumbersome residues are objects that have become unusable and do not fit into black bins.Household hazardous waste, televisions or other electronic products, as well as tires, with or without a rim, are prohibited during this collection and must be brought to the ecocentre.Wood residues: maximum volume of one cubic metre and a maximum length of 1.2 m (4 ft) Planks should be placed together, parallel to the street.Residues of branches: · Maximum volume of 4 cubic metres for all branches.· Maximum diameter of 20 cm (8 in).· Maximum length of 1.2 m (4 ft).Clusters should not be attached and should be placed parallel to the street.Tree-cutting remnants, such as trunks longer than 20 cm (8 in), are refused.All instructions related to these collections can be found at sherbrooke.ca/collectesspeciales.The public can also consult the interactive sorting tool at sherbrooke.ca/out- ildetri to find the right places to transport their residues.Distribution of wood chips Once again this year, the City of Sherbrooke will offer the public the opportunity to purchase wood chips at the Michel-Ledoux Ecocentre, located at 1000, rue Léon-Trépanier, from May 14 to mid-October.Those interested must first make an appointment with the staff of the Michel-Ledoux Ecocentre (819-822- 6010).The distribution will be held from Tuesday to Thursday, between 7:45 a.m.and 2.30 p.m.A fee of $ 5 per visit will be collected (direct payment only: credit or debit), regardless of the quantity of wood chips.Each person has 45 minutes to gather their chips and must have a trailer, bags or containers to transport them.The use of motorized equipment for loading is not permitted, however shovels and rakes will be available on site.For more information on this subject: sherbrooke.ca/ecocentres. Floods, they\u2019ve been around since Noah.Though no one is building an ark, thousands of Quebecers have been taking whatever steps they can to preserve what they can of their homes and possessions from rising waters, the likes of which have not been seen, say the old- timers, in ages, or ever.As of this writing, say officials, the worst is far from over.Heavy rain has pounded many regions in the province, flooding is widespread, major bridges and highways are closed, and Montreal and Ottawa have declared states of emergency.It\u2019s too early to start to tally the extent of damage the spring flooding of 2019 has wrought.The nearest benchmark might be two years ago when the second wettest spring in southern Quebec in nearly 150 years wrought some 15,700 insurance claims worth $223 million.The 2017 flood in Quebec, as awful as it was, doesn\u2019t even make the top 20 list of severe floods in Canada.Southern Manitoba, not known for having much high ground, has been the most badly and frequently hit of all provinces.The Red River flood of 1997, ranking as a \u201cflood of the century,\u201d was the most damaging spring flood in recent history.Other epic floods in Canada might be described as \u201cfreak\u201d since they were caused by some unusual event, rather than predictable spring run-off and rainfall.The ranking worst flood in Canadian history is still attributed to Hurricane Hazel of October, 1954, which struck the Toronto area, and left 81 people dead and caused some $2 billion in damage.The Saguenay flood of July, 1996, ranks fourth on some lists, and it too was caused by a freakishly intense and voluminous rainfall, coupled with some ill-conceived dams that burst.The damage tally ranges from $300 million to $2.6 billion, with 10 lives lost.(By comparison, Hazel dumped seven inches of rain in 24 hours; Saguenay got eight inches in 48 hours.) It\u2019s an established fact that flooding has become more frequent in Quebec, as well as other parts of Canada.According to the Canadian Disaster Database - a very interesting service from Public Safety Canada - the number of floods tripled from 1960s to the 1970s, then levelled off in the 1990s.The rise in the rate of flooding, we dare suggest, is in direct correlation to the extent of human structures placed in the potential path of overflowing water courses.Suffice it to say, there was little flooding impact back when humans did not congregate in vast numbers along waterways.Yet people are stubborn (or stupid) and governments lack the will or the wiles to stop people from erecting their dwellings and factories in places where water is bound, sooner or later, to rise up and wreak havoc.It\u2019s not that there has- n\u2019t been enough warning.Roger Nicolet became known as Mr.Disaster.As a respected figure in the engineering world, he was tagged to do reports on the Saguenay deluge, and two years later, the devastating ice storm.In an interview in La Presse last week, Nicolet said of Quebec\u2019s vulnerability to floods: \u201cThe worst has since been plugged, but I do not think we are close to a management policy (dams and floodplains) that we are completely immune to recurring events like those we have been experiencing in recent years.\u201d In the wake of the Saguenay flood, the Quebec government assigned municipalities and MRCs (regional county municipalities) the job of mapping flood zones with the aim of limiting human habitation.Nicolet says \"I think we have made some progress (since the publication of the Saguenay report), but no one has dared to take this head-on and declare complete bans\u201d in some areas.\u201cToday, you always pay the price.\u201d Premier Francois Legault, who grew up in Sainte Anne de Bellevue, one of the areas affected by last week\u2019s flooding, perhaps knows better than most politicians the destructive power of water.That might explain his comment while touring flood zones, that \u201cyou have to be rational.If it's necessary to force people to move, it will have to be done.We do not want taxpayers to pay for the damage that occurs regularly.\u201d EDITORIAL Page 6 Monday , April 29, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record It\u2019s an established fact that f looding has become more frequent in Quebec, as well as other parts of Canada.APPELE calls for the status quo Former Liberal MNA Geoffrey Kelley chairperson of the group APPELE- Québec (Alliance for the Promotion of Public English language Education in Québec) claims: \"School boards are something that need to be protected and need to be promoted \" (The Record, \"APPELE launched in defense of school boards \" April 26) No, they don't.Not only have they have outlived their usefulness but they have become, at times, a detriment because they simply can't keep up in our fast-changing world.Think of the way the English Montreal and Lester B.Pearson school boards handled situations involving schools (Galileo and Riverdale ), which were tied in with the need for space at overcrowded neighbouring French boards.It was necessary for Education Minister Jean-Francois Roberge to intervene for the sake of the education of students As far as the claim that the CAQ plan to transform English school boards into educational service centers would threaten the survival of English communities, we heard something similar, three years ago, when the Liberals, which included Mr Kelley, attempted to modernize the system with school board reform Bill 86.It also wanted to ditch the elected school network.APPELE is calling for the status quo regarding school board governance.What we really need is protection from them and their scaremongering, spendthrift ways.CHRIS EUSTACE PIERREFONDS, QC Letters Stubborn humans sandbagging ?ood prevention 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 FAX: 819-821-3179 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com 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1908.The Record is published by Alta Newspaper Group Limited Partnership.PM#0040007682 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to The Record, 6 Mallory Street, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 2E2 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA RECORD THE Peter Black Local Sports Galt won five of the 15 categories and picked up 18 medals along the way.Monday , April 29, 2019 Page 7 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Pipers win the 49th annual Galt badminton tournament The Alexander Galt Pipers won the 49th annual Galt badminton tournament with 144 team points while Richmond finished second with 90 points and Centennial finished third with 46 points.Galt won five of the 15 categories and picked up 18 medals along the way.Below are the results: 49th Annual Galt Badminton Tournament Results 2019-04-27 Bantam Mixed: Gold: Lohan Liberty/David Noble (Richmond) Silver: Ella Dunn/Ian Costello (Galt) Bronze: Zacheryrohal/Kaitlin Hewitt (Centennial) Bantam Girls Doubles: Gold: Marie Sophie Bronsard/Amelia Bronsard (Triolet) Silver: Audrey Bazin / Mahili Talbot (Galt) Bronze: Alecia Herbes / Jade Melish (Richmond) Bantam Boys Doubles: Gold: Logan Bennett / Damien Bouf- fard (Galt) Silver: Phoenix Manseau / Logan Cote (Richmond) Bronze: Jacob Bennett / Bryce Coleman (Galt) Bantam Girls Singles: Gold: Jade Goudreau (Massey-Vanier)) Silver : Sara Paquette (Galt) Bronze: Olivia Perreault (Mitchell Montcalm) Bantam Boys Singles: Gold: Yuheng Zhad (Centennial) Silver : Carter Mooney (Galt) Bronze: Olivier Wilkins (Galt) Junior Mixed: Gold: Arizo Janali / Olivier Brault (Mitchell Montcalm) Silver: Affan Thameen / Marley Mc- clennan (Centennial) Bronze: Emma Schoolcraft / Jacob Coddington (Galt) Junior Girls Doubles: Gold: Mary Lou Duranleau / Emma Labrecque (Mitchel Montcalm) Silver: Emily Evans / Lea Laliberte (Richmond) Bronze: Genevieve Gervais/ Heloise Boutreux (Mont Notre Dame) Junior Boys Doubles: Gold: Cole Bennett / Josh Picard (Galt) Silver: Mateo Leblanc Fontaine / Je- remi Landry (Mitchell Montcalm) Bronze: Leo Li / Michael Wu (Stanstead) Junior Girls Singles: Gold: Alexandra Gregoire (Mont Notre Dame) Silver: Yani Wing Cum Chan (Centennial) Bronze: Coralie Dominique (Mont Notre Dame) Junior Boys Singles: Gold: Alexandra Gregoire (Mont Notre Dame) Silver: Simon Contre (Galt) Bronze: Antoine Cote (Triiolet) Senior Mixed: Gold: Savannah Crack / Maxime Croteau (Richmond) Silver: Rachel Lussier / Simond Raymond (Richmond) Bronze: Catelyn Gomez / Bryan Greenwood (Richmond) Senior Girls Doubles: Gold: Britney Aulis Labrie / Lydia Davidson (Galt) Silver: Jamie Longton / Audrey Ne Youn Chen (Centennial) Bronze: Shelley Hladin / Taylor Harrison (Galt) Senior Boys Doubles: Gold: Michael Brazel / Ryan Naylor (Galt) Silver: Dave St.Laurent / Nick Bradley (Galt) Bronze: Louis Charles Trepanier / Shawn Costello (Galt) Senior Girls Singles: Gold: Julia Dang Lavallee (Mitchell Montcalm) Silver: Lillie Jacklin (Galt) Bronze: Madison Fowler (Richmond) Senior Boys Singles Gold: Xavier Fisk (Galt) Silver: Scott Loach (Galt) Bronze: Kaleb Grapes (Galt) COURTESY ALEXANDER GALT Blue Jackets beat Bruins 3 2 in OT, tie series 1 1 The Associated Press Matt Duchene scored on a power play at 3:42 of the second overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins early Sunday morning, tying the sec- ond-round playoff series at a game apiece.Artemi Panarin scored twice and assisted on the winner and Sergei Bo- brovsky stopped 29 shots.The Blue Jackets twice gave up a lead and twice came back to tie it.Matt Grzelcyk and David Pastrnak scored and Tuukka Rask made 36 saves for Boston.The Bruins won the opener _ also in overtime.The series moves to Columbus for Games 3 and 4 on Tuesday and Thursday nights.Panarin's second goal made it 2-2 with 12 minutes left in the second period, and it stayed that way through a scoreless third and a first overtime in which the Bruins killed off one penalty.But when Patrice Bergeron was sent off for tripping in the second OT, the Blue Jackets made them pay.Less than a minute later, Duchene kicked the puck onto his stick and slid it through Rask's legs to end it.As the Columbus players celebrated against the boards, the Bruins filed off the ice and many fans threw the giveaway yellow towels onto the ice.STARS 4, BLUES 2 ST.LOUIS (AP) _ Ben Bishop made 32 saves, Roope Hintz scored twice and Dallas beat St.Louis in Game 2 to even the Western Conference semifinal series.Miro Heiskanen and Mattias Janmark also scored for the Stars.Jaden Schwartz and Colton Parayko scored for St.Louis, and Jordan Binning- ton made 31 saves.The Blues had won three straight.Game 3 is Monday night in Dallas. ASK THE DOCTORS By Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D.Dear Doctor: When my husband and I both got sick last month, he was diagnosed with a cold and I was diagnosed with the flu.What\u2019s the difference?Dear Reader: Both a cold and the flu are respiratory illnesses caused by a virus.The difference between the two is the type of virus that is involved.The flu is caused by the influenza virus, of which there are four types \u2014 A, B, C and D.The seasonal epidemics that make millions of people miserable each year are caused by human influenza A and B viruses.The type C influenza virus typically results in a shorter and milder illness and is not associated with epidemics.Influenza D viruses primarily affect cattle and are not known to infect or cause illness in people.The influenza A virus is further broken down into subtypes based on the presence of two proteins on the surface of the virus.These are hemagglutinin (H), which has 18 known subtypes, and neuraminidase (N), which has 11 known subtypes.To make things even more challenging for epidemiologists, many different combinations of the H and N proteins are possible.That means influenza A viruses can be further divided into different strains, like H1N1 or H3N2.Although influenza B viruses are not broken down into subtypes, they are divided by lineage and strain.Many viruses can cause the symptoms of the common cold, but the culprit in more than half of all cases is the human rhinovirus.As with the influenza virus, viruses that cause a cold can hang in the air for up to several hours in the mist of microscopic droplets that are released when an infected person coughs or sneezes.Breathe them in, and you can become infected.Similarly, when you touch something that has been contaminated by a virus, like a door handle, dishware or even a piece of fruit in the produce section, and then touch the soft tissues of your eyes, nose or mouth, the virus can enter your body.Viruses are basically bare-bones genetic factories that exist to hijack cells and force them to quickly reproduce the virus in great numbers.As your immune system becomes aware of the presence of the intruders, it mounts the defense that we recognize as the symptoms of a cold or the flu.This commonly includes a sore throat, mucus production, cough, sneezing, fever, headache and body aches.Each of these arises from the immune system\u2019s efforts to create an inhospitable environment for the new virus copies that the body has been forced to produce, and to expel them from the respiratory system.Because there is so much overlap in symptoms, it can be hard to tell the difference between a cold and the flu.A cold typically inches in, symptom by symptom.But the flu hits hard and fast, with headache, body aches, fever and exhaustion, each of them often severe.The flu is also more likely to lead to complications that require prescription medications, or when serious enough, can lead to hospitalization.The only way to definitively diagnose a case of the flu is through a laboratory test.Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and associate professor of medicine at UCLA Health.Elizabeth Ko, M.D., is an internist and assistant professor of medicine at UCLA Health.Page 8 Monday, April 29, 2019 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Death Death Death Ronald OWEN Peacefully, at Grace Village on April 22nd, 2019 passed away Mr.Ronald Owen at the age of 93.Son of the late Roy Owen and the late Jane Melrose.Family and friends are welcome at the St.George\u2019s Church in Lennoxville on May 1st, from 10 a.m.to 11 a.m.A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.at St.George\u2019s Church followed by the interment at Malvern Cemetery.Ronald leaves to mourn his nieces and nephews: Betty (Dustin), Mike (Jennifer) and Fern (Russell), a good friend Jennifer Campbell, other relatives and friends.A special thank you to Mr.Richard Côté and Mr.Henri Gérin for their friendship and support.CHARRON ET FILS FUNERAL HOME 228 Child St., Coaticook QC PHONE: 819-849-4141 FAX: 819-849-4200 www.charronetfils.com info@charronetfils.com Nicholas \u201cNick\u201d SLACHTA (1926-2019) Passed away peacefully on March 28, 2019, at the age of 92, at the Centre d\u2019Hébergement de Cowansville.Predeceased by his parents (Anna and Nicholas), his wife and partner of 45 years, Helen Robidas, and his first wife Catherine Trevis, their late son John Nicholas.Survived by his son Gary Miles (Nicole), his siblings John, Mary, and Paul, and greatly remembered by his nieces, nephew, extended family, and dear friends.Nick often referred to himself as \u201cTricky Nicky\u201d as he loved to entertain friends and family, young and old, with his wonderful sense of humour, storytelling, and his famous magic tricks.A very special thank you to the all of the wonderful caregivers at the Centre d\u2019Hébergement de Cowansville, the Hospital Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins, and the Manoir Lac-Brome.Thank you for your care, for your friendship, and for singing along! Friends may pay respects at the Desourdy Funeral Home, 101 Rue Jean-Besré, Cowansville, QC on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 at 1 p.m., followed by a Chapel Service at 2 p.m., and reception to follow.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Centre d\u2019Hébergement de Cowansville in Nick\u2019s memory would be greatly appreciated.DÉSOURDY FUNERAL HOMES PHONE: 450-263-1212 101 Jean-Besré, Cowansville QC FAX: 450-263-9557 info@desourdy.ca www.desourdy.ca MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019 Today is the 119th day of 2019 and the 41st day of spring.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1429, 17-year- old Joan of Arc led French forces in relieving the besieged city of Orleans, France.In 1862, Union forces officially took possession of New Orleans.In 1945, the Dachau concentration camp in Germany was liberated by U.S.troops.In 1992, riots broke out in Los Ange- les after four police officers were acquitted of using excessive force during the arrest of motorist Rodney King.In 2011, Great Britain\u2019s Prince William and Kate Middleton were married in London.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951), publisher/politician; Thomas Beecham (1879-1961), orchestra conductor; Duke Ellington (1899-1974), jazz musician; Dale Earnhardt (1951-2001), race car driver; Jerry Seinfeld (1954- ), comedian; Daniel Day-Lewis (1957- ), actor; Michelle Pfeiffer (1958- ), actress; Andre Agassi (1970- ), tennis player; Uma Thurman (1970- ), actress.TODAY\u2019S FACT: Daniel Day-Lewis is the only actor in history to win the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role three times.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 2015, the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox set the all-time low attendance record for a Major League Baseball game, when fans were not allowed to attend due to violent protests in Baltimore.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cIf you go to a bad movie, it\u2019s two hours.If you\u2019re in a bad movie, it\u2019s two years.\u201d \u2014 Jerry Seinfeld TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 19 \u2014 age of Joan of Arc at the time of her death.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between last quarter moon (April 26) and new moon (May 4).Datebook Cold and ?u: different viruses with similar symptoms MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019 Dear Annie: My boyfriend\u2019s mother was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s.It\u2019s been really hard on him and his family.I\u2019ve been trying to be there for him as best I can, but it seems like I\u2019m always saying the wrong thing.The other day, he was talking about how difficult it is to think that there will eventually be a time when his mom can no longer remember his or his brothers\u2019 names.I told him that was years down the road and to try not to think about it for now, to enjoy the quality time he can still spend with her.He snapped at me and told me he was allowed to think about it, that it was a reality he\u2019s facing.What is the right thing to say in these situations?\u2014 Hesitant but Wanting to Help Dear Hesitant: It\u2019s not about saying the right thing.The fact is that this is extremely upsetting news for your boyfriend and his family, and there\u2019s no combination of words that can make it all better.While I know that your wish to cheer him up comes from a place of love, it can come across as minimizing the pain \u2014 which adds insult to injury.Sometimes the kindest thing we can do for a loved one is to simply sit with him in his pain and honor it.You can also express your love by cooking meals, running errands or helping him out with any other practical aspects of everyday life that might fall to the wayside in the wake of this news.Ask him to always feel free to tell you what he needs from you, whether he\u2019d like to hear reassurance or just wants to vent.Lastly, you might encourage him to attend a support group.To find one in your area or to join a virtual support community, visit https://www.alz.org/help-sup- port/community/support-groups.Dear Annie: I\u2019d like to reference your column from Jan.28, 2019, \u201cCheck Before You Donate Items.\u201d I agree with most of your answer, as it seems some people think donations are the same as taking out the trash.However, I was greatly disappointed with your comment, \u201cYou should never donate expired food.\u201d I would hope you could use your column to educate your readers to the fact that expired food \u2014 \u201csell by,\u201d \u201cuse by,\u201d \u201cuse or freeze by,\u201d \u201cbest if used by\u201d or whatever else the dates mean \u2014 are not because the contents are bad.Most canned goods are good for weeks, months or years \u2014 most with no decrease in nutrition or flavor.Approved Food is a store in England that sells expired food at discount prices and has been known to need to close the store for two or three days to catch up with demand.Doug Rauch, a past president of Trader Joe\u2019s, has opened a new line of stores \u2014 Daily Table \u2014 with the same concept and having a difficult time convincing the U.S.customers that the food is perfectly safe.We supposedly have many people in the country who do not have enough to eat yet we waste (throw away) 40 percent of our food.When we encourage our food pantry recipients to not use past date \u2014 even \u201csell by\u201d \u2014 what are we doing to their families?Denying them perfectly good food.If it looks good and smells good, it\u2019s good.The can contents cannot read.They do not know when to go bad.Same with milk and produce.\u2014 Waste Not, Want Not Dear Waste Not: Thank you for this enlightening take on sell-by dates.I\u2019m printing your letter to correct the record.Dear Annie: My wife and I have a perpetual disagreement with each other about cleaning.I tend to be neat and organized.My wife tends to be messy and disorganized.I\u2019m constantly extolling the virtues of organization to her, and she\u2019ll agree and understand, but never implement.I try to not let her messiness bother me, but it always does.When I arrive home from work, it\u2019s frustrating to walk into a house with dishes piled up in the kitchen, food left out on the countertops, clothes all around the house, etc.I spend my time at home cleaning up after my family.Please help me understand how I can deal with this domestic dispute.I would like to simply accept this is her disposition, but it continues to frustrate and anger me.\u2014 Domestic Dispute Dear Domestic Dispute: You can teach old dogs new tricks \u2014 if you use treats to reward them.The same is true with humans; we all like to be encouraged and rewarded.Sit down with your wife and let her know how frustrated you are by her messiness.Share how the mess impacts you, and come up with a reward system together to encourage her to be more neat and organized.You and your wife should do the same, as a team, with your children.Create a reward system, using dessert or allowance, to incentive your children to clean up after themselves.This may also help your wife by encouraging her to model positive behavior.Dear Annie: Please remind your readers of the importance of turning off a phone after ending a conversation.Recently, I gave an interview over the phone to a small local paper.Clearly, the phone was on speaker as I heard a second person, the editor, whom I have met and whose voice I recognized, interjecting and giving suggestions for questions to ask me.I was polite and helpful and told the interviewer I had forwarded additional information by email to help him with the article.We ended our conversation after a few more questions.As I went to hang up, I heard the editor snickering and making derogatory comments about me and another woman who works in the office.I hung up quickly because I was not interested in hearing negative comments about myself or the other woman, who is a friend.In retrospect, I wish I had calmly said, \u201cYour phone is still on.\u201d Please remind readers of the importance of kind words and professional behavior in the office.Careless comments can be hurtful.\u2014 Ears Are Still Burning Dear Ears Still Burning: Thank you for your great reminder about turning off phones.But what was even better about your letter was the reminder that careless comments can be hurtful.Words might not have wings, but they can travel thousands of miles.So, let\u2019s please be mindful of how we speak about each other.\u201cGreat minds discuss ideas.Average minds discuss events.Small minds discuss people.\u201d \u2014 Henry Thomas Buckle Dear Annie: Why do some people stand in your way \u2014 in restaurant waiting areas, on sidewalks, etc.\u2014 and refuse to move?When they\u2019re blocking you, what is the correct way to get past them?One incident I had a few weeks ago: We were exiting a restaurant and this man was standing right in the way of the somewhat narrow path, saw us coming and turned his back but did not budge.I had to touch him to get out and he started yelling at me.He was a mature man and I am a 66-year-old lady.I know times have changed, but isn\u2019t it just common courtesy to move if you have plenty of room to let people get by?It really infuriates me that some people think they are so entitled that other people have to move for them! I would just like to know your opinion on this situation.\u2014 Debbie Dear Debbie: In all fairness, it cuts both ways.You\u2019re expecting others to move for you, too, right?Regardless, try to keep in mind that the best test of good manners is patience with bad ones.The next time you find yourself needing to navigate around someone who\u2019s acting like a bump on a log, simply say the two magic words \u2014 \u201cExcuse me\u201d - and then move around them and on with your day.Dear Annie: I recently found out about the passing of one of my sister\u2019s in-laws.I have known this gentleman for many years, and while my encounters with him were generally limited to family functions, the events of his death hit me hard.You can say it was a wakeup call for me, and I wanted to share his story.He was a very hardworking man, climbing his way up the chain in the insurance business.After working in the corporate world for many years, he finally saved enough money to break out on his own and open his own business.He was able to work for himself and built up a stable client list that sustained his family for many years.He was very successful, but his life was focused solely on his work, and he spent six to seven days a week at the office.He finally decided to retire in 2018.He sold his business, and he and his wife were planning to finally travel to all the places they had always wanted to go.This is where the story takes a turn.He entered the hospital for a routine procedure shortly after his retirement and never left.He never quite recovered, and his body started turning against him.Last week, the hospital had decided to release him and allow him to spend the rest of his days in the comfort of his home, but he never made it home.The very night before he was planning to go home, he passed away.I have tears in my eyes thinking about this.I am so sad for him, and for his wife.There is something to be said about his work ethic, but in this case, it robbed him of a full life.The lesson for me is to enjoy life to its fullest every single day.Don\u2019t put off doing something until later.Do it now.Work is necessary, but so is spending time with loved ones and doing activities that bring you joy.I hope you can help me spread the word.\u2014 Sad but Wiser Dear Sad: Thank you for this incredibly beautiful letter.Our time is precious and we should spend as much of it with loved ones as is possible.\u201cAsk Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie\u201d is out now! Annie Lane\u2019s debut book \u2014 featuring favorite columns on love, friendship, family and etiquette \u2014 is available as a paperback and e-book.Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more information.Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com.The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday , April 29, 2019 Page 9 Can\u2019t ?nd the right words Dear Annie ALLEY OOP ARLO & JANIS THE BORN LOSER FRANK AND ERNEST GRIZWELLS THATABABY REALITY CHECK HERMAN Go grocery sho pping with diet itians.When you choos e products with t he Health Check symbol, it's like shopping with th e Heart and Strok e Foundation\u2019s die titians, who evalu ate every particip ating product ba sed on Canada's Food Guide.www.healthche ck.org Page 10 Monday , April 29, 2019 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record CALL SHERBROOKE: (819) 569-9525 BETWEEN 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 NOON C L A S S I F I E D DEADLINE: 12:30 P.M.ONE DAY PRIOR TO PUBLICATION OR MAIL YOUR PREPAID CLASSIFIED ADS TO THE RECORD, 6 MALLORY, SHERBROOKE, QUEBEC J1M 2E2 Monday, April 29, 2019 PAG E 11 classad@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Articles for Sale 290 Articles for Sale 290 275 Antiques WE BUY from the past for the future, one item or a household, attic or basement, shed or garage.We like it all, give us a call.819- 837-2680.Storage 065 145 Miscellaneous Services BRAND NEW HEATED storage lockers with radiant floor heating, 5x10, 10x10 and 10x20.Also have non-heat- ed units.Mini E n t r e p o s a g e Lennoxville 819- 562-8062.L E N N O X V I L L E P L U M B I N G .Domestic repairs and water refiners.Call Norman Walker at 819-563-1491.SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill \u2013 Cut lumber any dimension.In stock ready to ship.FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.co m/400OT 1-800-567- 0404 Ext:400OT.OUR CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS! Call today today to place your classified ad! 819-569-9525 450-242-1188 MOBILITY SCOOTERS, new and used, at affordable prices (starting at $800).Different styles.Trade-ins accepted.Call for an appointment at 819-769- 1654, Magog.By America\u2019S Test Kitchen Great granola bars put the flavour of the oats at the forefront while supporting players back them up with a mellow sweetness.We found that toasting the oats with a little oil and salt before mixing them with the other ingredients really deepened their flavour.Honey provided plenty of stickiness to hold the bars together.We kept the other flavours simple: a little brown sugar for extra sweetness, aromatic vanilla and cinnamon, and chopped nuts for additional crunch.After multiple attempts at baking the bars resulted in a crumbly mess, we realized the key to making granola bars that held their shape was to spread the mixture onto a rimmed baking sheet and then firmly press on it with a greased metal spatula.Do not substitute quick or instant oats in this recipe.Don\u2019t use a baking sheet smaller than 18- by-13-inches or the bars will be too thick and won\u2019t bake evenly.Be sure to let the granola bars cool for 15 minutes before cutting.If any of the bars should fall apart during cutting, just press them back together; as they cool they will firm up and stick together.CRUNCHY GRANOLA BARS Servings: 36 Start to finish: 1 hour, 30 minutes 7 cups (21 ounces) old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup honey 3/4 cup packed (5 1/4 ounces) light brown sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional) 1 1/2 cups almonds, pecans, peanuts, or walnuts, chopped coarse Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 F.Toss oats, oil, and salt together in medium bowl.Spread mixture over rimmed baking sheet and toast, stirring often, until pale golden, 20 to 25 minutes.Meanwhile, line 18-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and grease foil.Cook honey and sugar in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is fully dissolved, about 5 minutes.Off heat, stir in vanilla and cinnamon, if using.Transfer toasted oat mixture to large bowl.Reduce oven temperature to 300 F.Add honey mixture and almonds to oat mixture and toss until well combined.Transfer mixture to prepared sheet and press firmly into even layer with greased metal spatula.Bake bars until golden, 35 to 40 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through baking.Let bars cool completely in sheet on wire rack for 15 minutes, then cut into 36 pieces.Let cool completely, then remove individual bars from sheet with spatula.Serve.(Bars can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.) Nutrition information per serving: 161 calories; 64 calories from fat; 7 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 34 mg sodium; 22 g carbohydrate; 2 g fibre; 11 g sugar; 3 g protein.For more recipes, cooking tips and ingredient and product reviews, visit https://www.americastestkitchen.com .Find more recipes like Crunchy Granola Bars from \u201cThe Perfect Cookie .\u201d (The Associated Press) Honey is the glue that keeps these granola bars together A cribbage tournament was held at the A.N.A.F Unit #318, \u201cThe Hut,\u201d 300 St.Francis Street, Lennoxville on Thursday, April 25, in memory of Barb and Dale Leonard.A total of 36 people played, members and guests alike.Colleen explained the rules and the tournament began.The winners were: 1st place: Brigette Manjin and Cathy Marcotte 2nd place: A tie between Cheryl Bradley and Susan Flanders and Lise and Serge Provost 3rd place: Fred and Skylar Williams.A light lunch was prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary of \u201cThe Hut.\u201d Thank you so much ladies, it was delicious.The half and half was split in two and won by Debbie Daigneault and Keith Vintinner.Drawings were done for the prizes donated by Lorinda and Gerard.Pat, Danny and Carolyn Leonard accepted the donation in memory of their parents, Barb and Dale Leonard.They wanted to donate the money raised to the renovation fund in order to give back to \u201cThe Hut\u201d in which their parents were very much involved.They thanked everyone for their generous donations and presented the funds to Colleen Matthews, who chairs this committee with George Martel.This was the last tournament of the season.Colleen wished everyone a great summer.Submitted by Colleen Matthews Cribbage Tournament Do you specialize in a service such as child care, accounting, notary, doctor or nurse?Why not let the public know where they can reach you by advertising in The Record classified section! (819) 569-9525 (450) 242-1188 Page 12 Monday , April 29, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Your Birthday MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019 Make a focused effort to help people less fortunate than you or to help solve community or environmental problems.Your mode of living should set an example.Choose to do what\u2019s best and right for you.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Don\u2019t make a change based on hearsay.If someone makes you an offer, get it in writing.If you rethink the way you handle money, you\u2019ll discover a way to lower your overhead.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 Keep your distance from anyone looking for an argument.Keep an eye out for opportunities that will allow you to use your talents and skills.Romance will improve a relationship.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 Don\u2019t take anything or anyone for granted.If you want something done, do it yourself without overspending.Aim for stability and greater security, not for uncertainty and confusion.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 Change doesn\u2019t always bring the happiness you are looking for.Before you alter your life personally or professionally, consider the consequences of your actions.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 You\u2019ll be torn between what you want to do and what you should do.Stick to facts and avoid temptation.Do what you know is right.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 The best way to overcome personal problems or handle interactions with a difficult person in your life is to offer incentives.Once you take care of your responsibilities, do something you enjoy.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 You\u2019ll have plenty of options, ideas and support, so don\u2019t hesitate to follow your heart, chase your dreams and fulfill your destiny.An offer shouldn\u2019t cost you emotionally or financially.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 Problems will develop if you let someone meddle in your personal affairs.Don\u2019t mix business with pleasure or allow friends or relatives to interfere in your love life.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Don\u2019t share your thoughts, feelings or plans with anyone.Make adjustments at home that will contribute to your comfort and entertainment.Be honest when dealing with tax, legal and health issues.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 Let your experience guide you to make the right choice.Getting together with an old friend or attending a reunion will lead to mixed emotions.Personal improvements and health should be your priority.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 A change of attitude will alter your lifestyle.Not everyone will be happy with the choices you make, but you have to do what\u2019s best for you.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 Look inward and make personal growth a priority.A change of scenery, company or activity will do you good.Walk away from temptation, indulgent behavior and unsafe situations.MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019 Shape and losers show the way By Phillip Alder Laurence J.Peter, a Canadian educator and author, wrote, \u201cReal, constructive mental power lies in the creative thought that shapes your destiny.\u201d Regular readers will know that I am an ardent supporter of the Losing Trick Count.When you hit a fit with partner, it gives the shape \u2014 or distribution \u2014 of a hand its true value.Look at the North hand.What would you respond after partner opens one spade?Using the LTC, you add your losers to partner\u2019s and subtract from 24.That tells you how many tricks you rate to win.You count losers by looking at the first three cards in each suit.Also, deduct one loser for a 10-card or better fit.So, the North hand has only six losers.A minimum one-of-a-major opening typically has seven losers.Six plus seven is 13.Subtracting that from 24 tells North that 11 tricks should be mak- able.Thus North, despite his low point- count, should respond four clubs, a splinter bid showing a singleton or void in that suit.Then South has only one loser! Why?Because he can ruff his club losers in partner\u2019s hand and knows of a 10-card fit.It is probably a grand-slam deal.South immediately uses two doses of (Roman Key Card) Blackwood before jumping to seven spades.That contract is cold.Even if spades are 2-0, declarer takes two spades, two hearts, one diamond, one club, three club ruffs in the dummy and four red- suit ruffs in his hand.At Bridge Base Online, three pairs bid to six spades and 12 stopped in game! "]