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[" By Emilie Hackett Special to The Record Over 3,000 recorded residents in Es- trie live with schizophrenia, a chronic mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.Symptoms include psychosis, loss of contact with reality, hallucinations, and many more.Marie-Claude Jacques, research professor at the University of Sherbrooke Nursing School and at the Institut universitaire de première ligne en santé et services sociaux (IUPLSSS), has created a guide to help people affected by this illness, entitled \u201cAccompagner la personne vivant avec la schizophrénie\u201d (Accompanying a person living with schizophrenia).Jacques has been working in the field of mental health for many years and wanted to make the experiential knowledge of her clients affected by schizophrenia accessible, and to promote further reflection on the best ways to accompany those people.The guide was created following a study that observed the adaptation process for people affected by schizophrenia, in order to help better understand the consequences of the illness Construction beginning around Sherbrooke this week 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 Wednesday , May 22, 2019 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 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 www.themusicfest.org Info: 819-823-2009 Rain or shine! 25th annual Admission: $15/day pp, $20 weekend pass pp, children 12 & under free.$10/night for camping (tent or trailer).Fun for the whole family! Lots of children\u2019s activities, silent auction, canteen, game room, etc.Live music all weekend long: Bluegrass, Folk, Country, Country Rock and Old Time Rock & Roll! Ayer\u2019s Cliff Fair Grounds June 1 & 2, 2019 Local softball and high school sports roundup Page 7 Nature and community activism Page 4 New U de S mental health resource CONT\u2019D TO PAGE 3 MATTHEW MCCULLY Record Staff The City of Sherbrooke plans to begin more than a dozen projects on its territory this week, including work on King Ouest and Bertrand- Fabi, bringing the number of projects underway to almost 50.Tomorrow (Wednesday), work will be done on the median strip of King Street West between Comtois and Bertrand- Fabi streets.The work is intended to add a left turn lane to Bertrand-Fabi Street.They are expected to close a King Street West lane, at least until the end of the week.The loss of lane will vary as the work progresses.The speed limit will be lowered and the Sherbrooke Police Service will ensure an increased police presence in this area.Bertrand-Fabi Street will be completely closed between King Street West and Varennes Street to allow the reconstruction of underground infrastructure and pavement.This closure should begin Monday, May 27 and will last a few weeks.Motorists will have to make a detour via Vétérans, Mi-Vallon and Bourque boulevards or the streets of President- Kennedy and Henri-Labonne, then René- Lévesque Boulevard.During this phase of work, businesses located north of Varennes Street CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 5 Ben by Daniel Shelton Page 2 Wednesday , May 22, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Weather TODAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 17 LOW OF 5 THURSDAY: PERIODS OF RAIN HIGH OF 19 LOW OF 11 FRIDAY: SHOWERS HIGH OF 20 LOW OF 9 SATURDAY: RAIN HIGH OF 18 LOW OF 10 SUNDAY: CLOUDY, 60 % CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH OF 21 LOW OF 8 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.Arrimage Estrie By Gordon Lambie Arrimage Estrie is a Sherbrooke- based organization focused on encouraging the development of a healthy and positive body image for people all across the Estrie administrative region.Now in its sixth year of operation, the regional community organization runs programming three seasons of the year, closing down in the summer time due to a lack of necessary funding.\u201cPeople associate Arrimage Estrie with eating disorders, but it is so much bigger than just that,\u201d said Julie Witty Chagnon, Executive Director of Arrimage Estrie.\u201cHealthy body image is an issue for everyone and it is important to support it.\u201d According to Witty Chagnon, Arrimage Estrie puts a focus on promoting the idea of there being all kinds of bodies and advocates an anti-diet approach to eating based on listening to the signs of hunger and enjoying the experience.The group also aims to better inform the general population about the importance of a positive body image, Although the organization has, in the past, offered workshops in local high schools, the group works mainly through workshops aimed at popular education, information kiosks, and support groups.\u201cWe have men and women and everyone from students to 60 year old women.\u201d The director said, explaining that although services for people with eating disorders are available through the health and social services network, there is no organization closer than Quebec City or Montreal that offers the same kind of support and information services that Arrimage does.Witty Chagnon added that despite the funding challenges that Arrimage has to overcome every year, the organization manages to work with a broad spectrum of individuals across a wide array of needs.In 2017-18, 1,119 people participated in 51 education workshops held by the organization on topics ranging from hypersexualization, to body image and steroid use in men as well as pop-culture pressure, eating disorders, and diet-avoidance.The group was also present at a number of public events and festivals including Sherbrooke\u2019s Canada Day celebrations, the Concerts de la Cité concert series, and the fete du lac des nations.Arrimage works on a membership- based system, where all are welcome to participate in workshops and activities but those who pay a membership fee of $5 per year to help support the organization can access other activities for free.This past year the organization drew the support of 311 members and was able to turn that support into direct intervention for 265 people in need of help.Altohugh the organization works primarily in French, the Director said that there are a few workshops and services available for English speakers.\u201cIt really is for everyone,\u201d she said, adding that Arrimage Estrie does not have a specific target group that it works with and anyone can come for resources or help if needed.For more information on Arrimage Estrie and its mission check out http://arrimageestrie.com or call 819- 564-7885. Wednesday , May 22, 2019 Page 3 \u201cIt was paramount for our research team to build this guide in collaboration with people who are affected by schizophrenia, because they are the experts of life with this illness.\u201d-Marie-Claude Jacques LOCAL NEWS The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com \u201cYou have to be a little crazy\u201d By Gordon Lambie Whether you call it watercross, snowmobile skipping, \u201cMotoneige sur L\u2019eau\u201d or something else entirely, the provincial championships are coming to the old Saint-Élie Quarry at the beginning of next month.Over the course of the day on June 8, more than 50 competitors will take their modified snowmobiles out onto the water for a race that makes up the first step of the North American Championship.André Fortin, President of the Circuit de Motoneige sur l\u2019eau du Quebec (CMEQ), said that he is expecting \u201cthousands\u201d of spectators for this second Sherbrooke edition after the success of last year\u2019s edition.The lineup for the day includes drag races of 600m or more, oval races, jump competitions, and an event where snowmobilists will pull water- skiers behind them.\u201cSherbrooke is a choice destination for racing snowmobiles on water,\u201d Fortin said, acknowledging the city\u2019s proximity to the birthplace of Bombardier\u2019s \u201cSki- doo.\u201d \u201cThe people in the area love the snowmobile and are proud to show it.\u201d Announcing the upcoming Sherbrooke event in the rain on Tuesday morning, the president highlighted the presence of Marcel Vaillancourt, one of the pioneers of the unusual sport in Quebec in the 1980s.\u201cIt\u2019s something special,\u201d Vaillancourt said, recalling that his experimentation dates back into the 1970s.\u201cIt started in the states, but we practiced a bit in the winter,\u201d he said, explaining that he and his friends would try out running across small pools of water on their machines when the opportunity arose.\u201cWhen we saw that there were all kinds of competitions, then we decided to give it a try.\u201d Although he has not taken to the water himself in nearly 20 years, the seasoned veteran said that he knows well that the sport is an all-or nothing experience for its participants.\u201cWhen you\u2019re on the edge (of the water), you have no choice, you have to go,\u201d Vaillancourt said, describing driving on water as being comparable to taking a snowmobile into fresh powder that is two feet deep.\u201cIt takes a lot of power,\u201d he said, noting that although he and his friends just used their standard snowmobiles, the modern competitors use machines that have been specially modified to work better on the water and handle submersion better when they inevitably sink.Drivers Yvan Witty and Jacques Martin were both on hand to give a demonstration at Tuesday\u2019s announcement.Asked how one gets into competitive snowmobiling on water, Martin was very frank.\u201cYou have to be a little crazy,\u201d he said with a grin.\u201cWe\u2019re snowmobile maniacs.\u201d Witty and Martin said that they have both been at the summer sport for nine years this year and are happy to see it gaining in popularity in their native province.\u201cIn the United States there are races every weekend,\u201d Witty said.The races get started on June 8, starting at 11 a.m.although those looking to try their hand can register to participate from 7 a.m.to 8:30 a.m.that day.The event is free for children 11 and under, but has both a youth and adult ticket price for those 12 and older.Due to the nature of the quarry site, spectators are also encouraged to bring their own chairs.More information on the Sherbrooke race and the follow-up events elsewhere in Quebec is available in French at cme- qracing.ca.or by contacting Performance NC in Sherbrooke at (819) 821-3595.Snowmobiles to race on water next month in Sherbrooke PHOTOS BY GORDON LAMBIE and how those affected face those consequences.The results of the study helped elaborate targeted approaches, which were devised by a consultant team of five schizophrenic patients and three mental health workers.The guide also includes approaches inspired by scientific sources, which help specify the application of such methods.It also includes tools and references which promote interventions based on solid foundations.\u201cIt was paramount for our research team to build this guide in collaboration with people who are affected by schizophrenia, because they are the experts of life with this illness.A total of 35 people participated in the making of this guide.They have invested time, energy, and commitment so that this guide reflects what really matters to them,\u201d said Jacques.She believes this tool will help people to be further involved in their care.\u201cIt gives access to the problems and needs identified as high-priority by those affected by schizophrenia.These recommendations will promote their engagement in the care and services their condition requires,\u201d she added.\u201cI cannot pretend that I know what it is like to live with schizophrenia,\u201d stated Nellie Fillion, a clinical nurse who participated in the study and the creation of the guide.\u201cHowever, I have had the pleasure to share the daily life of many of my clients who deal with this illness every day.I say the \u2018pleasure,\u2019 because I am lucky to be apart of their lives.Through my practical studies as a nurse, I\u2019ve learned that what is important is to focus on the person as whole, rather than a person with an illness.This guide focuses on people who have schizophrenia as just that, people.\u201d \u201cThe best way to perform care and services in mental health is to base yourself off a multitude of perspectives, from scientific evidence, to mental health workers\u2019 experience, to the experiential knowledge of people who have schizophrenia and their entourage,\u201d mentioned Richard Vaillancourt, coordinator in mental health services at the CIUSSS.\u201cWe want to offer health care and services while ensuring the full participation of those who will be using these services, whether it be in their planning or their organization.\u201d The guide is addressed mainly to mental health workers and administrators interested in improving the care and services to those living with schizophrenia, from the beginning of services to rehabilitation.People affected by schizophrenia as well as members of their entourage can find information that will help them better understand their reality, and the description of the different obstacles when adapting to the illness.Although the guide is only available in French, Jacques mentioned that according to demand, they could possibly release an English guide.More information can be found at https://www.santeestrie.qc.ca/nouvelle/sc hizophrenie-comment-accompagner-les- personnes-atteintes/.CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 Mental health resource EMILIE HACKETT Marie-Claude Jacques, research professor at the University of Sherbrooke has created a guide to help people affected by schizophrenia. The United Nations International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22) focuses on biodiversity as the key provider for our food and health.Also called World Biodiversity Day, it emphasizes the critical link between a healthy ecology of diverse communities of beings and the viability of long-term human welfare.It has long been known that the climate emergency has become a key catalyst in negatively transforming our planet\u2019s ability to provide food and sustenance for humans and all other animals.Whereas past mass extinctions of species occurred over millions of years, the current mass extinction of flora and fauna started with the Industrial Revolution and most disturbingly has accelerated to new destructive heights in the last 25 years.Not only have rising carbon dioxide levels and ocean temperatures caused vast changes to marine life (notably through the destruction of many coral reefs), but also the stability of our atmospheric climate has been weakened to such an extent that the vast majority of recorded heatwaves have occurred in the last 25 years, resulting in ravaged places with seemingly unending wildfires and, paradoxically, flooding.California is a case in point.All of these crises have been spawned by western countries\u2019 apparent total disregard for other people as well as for their planetary cousins.In his recently published book Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?climate activist Bill McKibben outlines the greed, the misinformation and ultimately the culpability of corporations such as Exxon that knew back in the 1970s that fossil fuels contributed to climate instability.He also details the deceit of coal baron billionaires who foster a new age of ecological disasters.Multinationals with untold millions at their disposal have lobbied governments to push for an agenda of the super-rich that celebrates hyper-individualism at the expense of social justice and a chance of prosperity for many of the world\u2019s poorest people.Governments, including ours, have succumbed to these groups and individuals to such an extent that an insidious plutocracy has put democracy in dire peril and threatens to strip the Earth of its insects and amphibians as well as most other wildlife.People who dare to confront the anti-Earth lobbyists are suffering dire consequences.May 20 is World Bee Day (www.un.org/en/events/beeday), acknowledging the crucial part pollinators play in providing food for all beings.Yet the Canadian government, unlike France and other European countries, refuses to ban neonicotinoid pesticides, which have been shown to be toxic to bees and other insects.Recently, Louis Robert, a Québec government scientist, gave the CBC documentation showing that the pesticide industry controlled some of the deci- sion-making abilities of the Québec Ministry of Agriculture.As a result, he lost his job.Please see tinyurl.com/whistle- blower-pesticides-fired The climate emergency and the acceleration of the biodiversity crisis have caused a monumental shrinking of habitat.The abandonment of lands due to sea level rise and extended heatwaves has pushed flora and fauna populations to the brink of extinction, and humans are not exempt from this carnage.Consider the 93 deaths in Québec last summer from the extreme heat.Most of those people were elderly and/or living in poverty.Climate change and biodiversity loss have already shrunk our cultural, economic and physical connections to this planet.Increasingly, humans and other sentient beings are becoming climate migrants driven from forest or farming communities by drought, floods or the destruction of their native soils.Contaminated river and coastal villages and polluted cities are making life unbearable.McKibben\u2019s Falter speaks of non-violent resistance and engagement in the face of entrenched power.But let\u2019s first call this tragedy by appropriate names.The 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg put it this way: \u201cIt\u2019s 2019.Can we all now call it what it is: climate breakdown, climate crisis, climate emergency, ecological breakdown, ecological crisis and ecological emergency?\u201d It is time to firmly resist fossil fuel lobbyists.At the same time governments must stop giving obscene subsidies to those same Earth destroyers and support solar power.In marking World Biodiversity Day we need to affirm the right to move away from ecocide and once more embrace this planet\u2019s fantastic diversity.Only then can we chart a course towards a new, just balance that respects and nurtures all life on Earth.To celebrate all wildlife, please watch this amazing video featuring the monarch butterfly: www.thisiscolos- sal.com/2019/05/monarch-butterf ly- sounds Douglas Nadler has been working and writing on climate change, biodiversity issues and community involvement for the last 14 years.celebrateearth@yahoo.ca.Page 4 Wednesday , March 22, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Celebrating World Biodiversity Day with action Nature and Community Activism Douglas Nadler Call for projects to promote equality between women and men Record Staff Isabelle Charest, MNA for Brome-Mis- sisquoi and Minister responsible for Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women, has launched a call for projects related to equality between women and men.To reinforce the impact of equality initiatives, each project can receive up to $ 150,000 in financial assistance for a one-year project or $ 300,000 for projects lasting two years.\"I invite non-profit organizations, including women's groups, municipalities, band councils, aboriginal communities sponsored by an eligible organization, and organizations from the health and social services network and education to develop and propose innovative projects.Quebec is at the forefront in many areas, and I know that organizations in the community are brimming with good ideas to help achieve equality in all spheres of our society.Let's be ambitious!\" commented Charest, in a recent press release.The call for projects is part of the implementation of the Government Strategy for Equality between Women and Men by 2021.Launched on June 29, 2017, the Equality Strategy reflects the Québec government's commitment to promoting equality between women and men.It includes 59 actions aimed at reducing persistent inequalities so that women and men can benefit from equal conditions in order to exercise their rights and fully exploit their potential.The 2019-2020 edition of the Equal Opportunities Call has two components: Component 1 - Support for Local and Regional Projects and Component 2 - Support for provincewide Projects.The deadline to submit a project is July 5, 2019.Projects focusing on the creation of diversified partnerships and integrating an intersectional dimension will be prioritized.The submitted projects must correspond to one of the following five orientations of the Strategy: equal socialization and education, without gender stereotypes and sexism; women's economic empowerment; equitable sharing of family responsibilities and a better balance between family, professional, student, social and political life; a gendered approach to health and well-being; parity in decision-making places.The information guide and the form required to submit a project are available on the website of the Secretariat for the Status of Women: http://www.scf.gouv.qc.ca/index.php?id= 327.Full house for Labrie mental health discussion Record Staff Christine Labrie, Member of the National Assembly for Sherbrooke, led a citizen discussion on mental health last Saturday morning at la Capsule on Wellington Street South.Also present for the conversation were psychologist Nathalie Plaat, social worker Simon Leduc-Thouinl, and sociologist Charles-Antoine Barbeau-Meunier.The free, public event took place between 10 a.m.and noon and attracted a crowd of around 60 people.\"We are currently in the midst of a significant mental health crisis that affects people of all ages and walks of life,\" Labrie said.\"The problem has surpassed the individual level and must be addressed as a community.I wanted to reflect on the matter with citizens, so I invited people from Sherbrooke with relevant expertise to help deepen the discussion.\" According to the MNA, Saturday's discussion opened her eyes to several possible courses of action, including setting up ways of helping people build social support systems.\"We need contact with our community, to find our place and feel included even when we are in distress,\" Labrie said.The conversation also pointed professionals' lack of time to see patients in need as an issue in the context of a discussion around improving access to mental health services.Labrie committed to representing the issues raised through her position both as a tool of prevention and as a part of her push for a crisis intervention center in the area.\"There is a crying need,\" she said.Saturday's discussion was the second public conference held by Labrie since she was elected last fall, with the first having been an \"open mic\" on the environment held on Earth Day in April.\"I plan to hold these citizen conversations on a regular basis,\" the MNA said.\"It is important for me to remain in contact with the people I represent.\" The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday , May 22, 2019 Page 5 OFF still on as Festival des harmonies ends Record Staff The 90th edition of the Festival des harmonies et orchestres symphoniques du Québec came to a close this weekend on the campus of the Université de Sherbrooke.More than 8,000 students from across the province came out to participate in the event, sharing their passion for music in front of friends, family, judges, and the general public.\u201cThe Festival des harmonies et des orchestres symphoniques du Québec, offers a great opportunity to the people of Sherbrooke and to tourists to discover the musical universe of the artists who come to participate in this great assembly,\u201d said Provincial Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx earlier this month while announcing $32,000 in financial aid for the festival.\u201cThe participation of thousands of musicians and spectators will certainly help the Eastern Townships to shine.\u201d Close to $17,000 worth of bursaries was handed out to different participating musicians to support their ongoing development.Although the Festival des harmonies et orchestres symphoniques is now over, music-lovers need not be heartbroken as the parallel OFF Festival programming of free concerts around downtown Sherbrooke continues until June 2.\"Over the years, the OFF Festival des harmonies has become a key event for Sherbrooke musicians, who have made it their own and are always happy to take part,\" said Jean-Marie Messier, Executive Director of the Corporation du Printemps musical which organizes the two events.The OFF Festival showcases the wealth of musical talent and ensembles in the Sherbrooke area, and encourages musicians to share their music with the public.The 16th OFF Festival will run until June 2, 2019 and this year\u2019s lineup features more than 60 musicians.The 2019 program includes 21 dinner concerts at four restaurants, three concerts at indoor venues, 32 outdoor concerts on the Lac-des-Nations Boardwalk, 29 concerts at 11 health care centres and 80 introductory music workshops in elementary schools across Sherbrooke.The full schedule of remaining shows in the OFF festival can be found online a t http://www.festivaldesharmonies.com/O FF under the \u201cprogrammation\u201d tab.Dégustabière dissolution leaves legacy with local soup kitchen Record Staff Following the announcement in early April that Sherbrooke\u2019s Dé- gustabière beer festival will be liquidating its assets and shutting down for good, the members of the festival\u2019s board of directors announced on Tuesday that they will be donating their remaining funds to the la Chaudronnée de l\u2019Estrie soup kitchen.According to a press release issued by the Dégustabière team, la Chaudronnée will use the funds to help support the community garden project it started in 2003 to help provide healthy meals.\u201cOur statutes state that in the case that our organization should be dissolved, the remaining funds should be donated to a not-for-profit organization that is in line with our values,\u201d said Jonathan Rondeau-Leclaire, President of Dégustabière in the festival team\u2019s final official statement.According to Ron- deau-Leclaire the board selected a shortlist of three community organizations that fit that description, each of whom was then invited to submit a project for consideration.The 35 members of the board then voted to decide which project would be given the money.A garage sale has been planned for Saturday, June 1, from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.at 350, 5th Avenue in Fleurimont where the festival\u2019s remaining assets will be sold off.Included among the sale items are leftover signature glasses from across the festival\u2019s five years of operation, as well as items like furniture and hardware.All of the revenue from the sale will also be given to la Chaudron- née.La Chaudronnée de l\u2019Estrie prepares roughly 40,000 meals per year to help the more than 1,500 people who visit its soup kitchen and popular education workshops.Last reunion at Collège du Sacré-Cœur for alumni By Emilie Hackett Special to the Record Collège Sacré-Cœur (CSC) announced earlier this winter that the school would be closing its doors permanently at the end of the 2018-2019 academic year due to low enrollment.The institution, which opened 74 years ago, will be holding a final high school reunion on the school\u2019s grounds on Saturday, June 15, from 1:30 p.m.to 5 p.m.Alumni, former staff, founding members, and administrators are invited to walk around the CSC for the last time in its current state before the building is sold off by the school\u2019s cooperative.There will then be a special tribute to the school\u2019s staff as well as a farewell cocktail reception.Instigated by alumni Martine Doyon and Sara Turcotte, the event already has 800 confirmed attendees.\u201cThrough its teaching, its mentoring, and its exceptional programs, the CSC instilled in us a strong sense of belonging.After 74 years of wonderful memories, we believe that it\u2019s essential to pay a final tribute to all the members of this great institution,\u201d explained the two organizers in a recent press release.Supported by the CSC\u2019s staff, the two alumni scoured documents and archives to put together a historical review of the College.Former students will be able to go through the archives of the dance concentration and look through old photos of sports and extra curricular activities.The CSC had a very strong basketball program, and former student-athletes will be honoured through a symbolic ceremony to highlight the various tournament and league banners accumulated over the years.The CSC was the first all-girls classical college to open in the Eastern Townships and had been facing issues with enrollment for the last few years and had resorted to accepting male students in 2017.However, only 16 level one students - including a meager six boys - applied for the 2019-2020 academic year.Those who wish to attend the reunion event must purchase a $10 ticket on https://secure.xpayrience.com/retrouvailles_du_csc before May 31.The ticket prices will cover the costs for refreshments, cocktails, and the equipment rental.Any surplus will be given to a youth support organization in the Eastern Townships.For more information about ticketing, please contact communications officer Caroline Horrell at chorrell@cscoeur.ca or 819-347-7442.COURTESY will be accessible from King Street West.Proper signage will be put in place.To access the businesses located south of Varennes, customers will be able to take Bourque, Mi-Vallon and Veterans boulevards, and this, until the end of the construction project.Galaxy Cinema parking will remain accessible at all times via Comtois Street (via King West / Comtois / Sauvé intersection).The construction project will include subsequent phases and that work should continue until July 19th.Throughout this project, motorists are invited to follow the following routes: · René-Lévesque and Portland Boulevards · Godin Road and Highway 10/55 · Chemin Saint-Roch South and University Boulevard Other major projects to be launched this week include sidewalk repairs on Roy Street from the Jacques Cartier Bridge to Saint-Denis Street.A major project began at the end of last week for the construction of a sidewalk on the south side of Bourque Boulevard between Haut-Bois Sud and Gibraltar.More than $ 46.6 million will be invested in more than 121 major projects planned this year.As a safety measure, the speed limit around major construction sites is now reduced by 20 km / h and fines for speeding are doubled.To find out more about all the work in progress and planned in 2019 and to find out which sites have an increased police presence, visit sherbrooke.ca/travaux.CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 Construction By Derek Lynch Professor of Agronomy and Agroecology, Dalhousie University Maintaining soil organic matter is critical to tackling climate change because soil organic matter is rich in carbon.Soil carbon is also the keystone element controlling soil health, which enables soils to be resilient as droughts and intense rainfall events increasingly occur.Given this tremendous importance of soil carbon, are economic incentives and programs helping Canadian farmers maintain and enhance soil carbon on their farms?On the Prairies, farm soil carbon levels have stabilized or increased over the past few decades, largely as a result of adoption of no-till cropping, which avoids disturbing the soil while growing a crop.In Eastern Canada, however, most estimates suggest that the intensity of crop production (especially reduced use of forage crops) is causing soil carbon levels to decline.This situation is made more challenging by the fact that in higher moisture regions such as Eastern Canada and British Columbia no-till cropping does not enhance soil carbon.This contrasting soil carbon performance of Eastern and Western Canadian farms could even be a politically sensitive issue.My research examines how different farming systems and cropping practices influence soil carbon and soil health.But it is increasingly evident that economic incentives are as important as technical approaches in developing solutions to this issue.Which policy tools, taxes or credits are needed to assist farmers, including those in Eastern Canada, prevent further soil carbon losses and move to a more positive soil carbon status?Carbon credit markets Some voluntary carbon credit markets such as Nori and Puro are primarily interested in supporting a reduction of current atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.They provide a marketplace for carbon removal certificates, whether the CO2 reduction is achieved by industrial methods or biological methods such as agriculture.The funds raised support carbon farming initiatives globally.Farmers are paid where net gains in soil carbon can be verified.These voluntary (that is, not driven by government regulation) carbon credit markets do not, however, support farms making headway in reducing their soil carbon losses.Such a limited approach to carbon credits, if widely adopted by voluntary markets, would be unfortunate.Avoiding continued loss of soil carbon, which is often eventually accompanied by the irreversible loss of the soil itself, is critical to global efforts to tackle global climate change.Carbon taxes On April 1, 2019, the Canadian government launched a national carbon tax on CO2 pollution from fossil fuel use, commencing at $20 per ton of CO2.This tax will be applied in provinces that don\u2019t have some other economic or pricing mechanism to reduce fossil-fuel CO2 emissions.The impact of this carbon tax on consumers is much debated, but the impact on farmers has been much less discussed.Some have argued that the additional costs of farm inputs from a carbon tax will be difficult to recover by farmers.Indeed, one of the few such studies found the carbon tax in B.C., in place since 2008, negatively affected farm economic performance.Reduced farm profitability would limit farmers\u2019 options in adopting new soil management practices, or less intensive cropping, to maintain and enhance soil carbon levels.A recent report by the Senate\u2019s Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry assessed the impact of climate change and a carbon tax on agriculture.The study recommended farm fuel costs be exempt from the carbon tax.The report also highlighted the critical need for new mechanisms (offset protocols) to determine soil carbon credits for Canadian farmers in different agricultural sectors, and the need to characterize in detail current farm soil carbon levels in Canada.Cap and trade markets Cap-and-trade markets to reduce CO2 emissions, such as those in Québec and California, have generated substantial green funds for climate change programs.In both jurisdictions, green fund dollars support on-farm projects for farmers to test out different farm practices that show promise for improving soil carbon levels.Details on these programs were outlined and discussed at the excellent recent symposium organized by Regeneration Canada.Regeneration Canada\u2019s mission is to support farmers adopting climate-smart farming and to bridge the gap in consumer awareness of these issues and farm challenges.Reducing emissions Declining soil carbon levels and associated losses in soil quality and soil productivity are a critical issue globally.Farmers, including those in Eastern Canada, are challenged in understanding the complex relationship between their farm management practices and their soil carbon levels.They also need support to test out and adopt changes in cropping practices to reverse often declining soil carbon levels.A combination of innovative economic programs, incentives and credits, supported by all stakeholders including consumers, are needed to support farmers in this key challenge of a generation.Derek Lynch receives funding for his research from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council and Agriculture and Agri- Food Canada.EDITORIAL Page 6 Wednesday , May 22, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record The impact of this carbon tax on consumers is much debated, but the impact on farmers has been much less discussed.With regard to a recent Gazette article \u201cA new poll shows support for Bill 21 is built on anti-Islam sentiment\u201d, I thought I would write to you about a comment recently made during a meeting I had with my CAQ MNA.I had requested a meeting with her because of the atmosphere of fear and distrust that is being promoted by this Bill.I brought up the recent incident where a young woman was pushed and someone tried to remove her niqab at a Montreal Metro station.I also brought up an incident that happened to a family member (the details of which I don\u2019t want to reveal for fear that it may give ideas to some radical individual).I said that I was afraid it would only be a matter of time before we have another incident like the Quebec mosque shooting.Her answer was something to the effect that Muslims have killed many Christians! This statement proved to me what I have thought all along that this is a racist bill targeting Muslims, thinly veiled in the guise of bringing secularism (laicity) to our province.She also told me that she has received many e-mails saying that the new law won\u2019t go far enough! 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Local Sports The Wark teenage softball league was created to give players who are too old for Wilson Street softball but too young for the adult league to continue to play and develop their skills.Wednesday , May 22, 2019 Page 7 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com ETIAC rundown Submitted by Jeff Bray The final ETIAC senior rugby games of the Spring 2019 season will be played on Saturday, May 25, at Stanstead College.The playoffs will then be held the following week at Bishop\u2019s College School (BCS), on Tuesday for the junior girls and boys, and on Wednesday for the senior girls and boys.The tennis finals will be played at Massey Vanier Regional High School next Tuesday, or Wednesday in case of rain.The golf finals will be hosted by BCS at the North Hatley Golf Course next Wednesday.So far, the golf teams have only played in one tournament, but have two tournaments scheduled his weekend.Golfers will meet Saturday at the Old Lennoxville Golf Club and on Sunday at Dufferin Heights Golf Club, as it is hosted by Stanstead College.The lacrosse playoffs will take place on Wednesday, May 29, on Coulter Field at Bishop\u2019s University.Huntingville softball Submitted by Jim Wark The Huntingville Coed league\u2019s 36th annual Softball tournament will be held on May 30, 31, June 1 and 2.The tournament draws teams that have been participating for years, new teams, and old teams that get back together for the fun of it.Listed below are the current standings as well as this week\u2019s schedule for the league.Wark teenage softball Submitted by Anita Goyette The Wark teenage softball league plays on Sundays at the Hunt- ingville ball park.Named after longtime softball organizer and steward of the Huntingville ball park Jim Wark, the league was created to give players who are too old for Wilson Street softball but too young for the adult league to continue to play and develop their skills.There are six teams in the league: Tan, Light Blue, Orange, Charcoal, Green and Red.At the end of the season of weekly games, a tournament has been scheduled for July 13 and 14.Sunday, May 26 4:30 p.m.Charcoal vs Tan 5:45 p.m.Orange vs Blue 7:00 p.m.Red vs Green This week\u2019s schedule Last week\u2019s results The weather cooperated for last week\u2019s games.In the first game,Tan defeated Green 13-11 in an extra inning.In the second game, REd won against Orange 13 runs to 4.The third game scheduled was postponed due to a tournament happening in Ayer\u2019s Cliff. Page 8 Wednesday, May 22, 2019 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Graveside Service Stanley BELL (1936-2018) With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and Pa, Stanley Bell on December 29, 2018.Wonderful husband of Ella Grieve and the late Judy Burnside.Dear father of Stan (Cindy) and Shawna (Tim).Stepfather of Cynthia and Judy (Mike).Brother of Arnold and sisters Marion, Linda and the late Evelyn.His dear grandchildren Michael, Meaghan, Kyle, Kelsey and Hudson.He also leaves to mourn many more family members and dear friends.\u201cAbsent from the body, present with the Lord.2 Cor.5-8\u201d In lieu of flowers, donations to Grace Village, 1515 Pleasant View St., Sherbrooke, QC J1M 0C6 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.A memorial service will be held at Malvern cemetery on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 2 p.m.Pastor Richard Strout officiating.CASS FUNERAL HOMES 3006 College St., Sherbrooke QC PHONE: 819-564-1750 FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca Marjorie Ursula GORDON (Gilbert) 1937 - 2019 Marjorie Ursula Gordon (Gilbert) passed away on April 23, 2019 in Edmonton, Alberta after a lengthly battle with congestive heart failure.Mother, sister, grandmother, teacher and friend only begin to describe what encompassed Marjorie.She was a kind, selfless Christian who spent her years in the service of others, having been a teacher for many years.Right up till her passing, Marjorie continued to bless those around her with the gentle wisdom only a teacher could have.Her loving and kind nature is only surpassed by her fortitude, sheer strength and her willingness to live life unapologetically.Marjorie is survived by her daughter Wendy Bourgeau (Randy), her grandchildren Rebecca Bourgeau, Mackenzie Bourgeau, Emily McNamara (Dale) and her brother Ellery Gilbert (Judy).Marjorie is predeceased by her parents Esther and Roscoe Gilbert (Lancaster), her sister Arlie Lammeren (Dale), her brothers Lorne and Lloyd, her daughter Kathleen Ann McNamara and her son Randy Allan Gordon.Gregory Wayne BLAKE Feb.27, 1959 \u2013 May 10, 2019 It is with great sadness that we would like to inform you that Greg Blake passed away suddenly Friday, May 10, 2019.He is survived by his daughter, Chelsea, and step-children; his mother, Dorothy Blake; his brothers, Steve, Mike, Wilbur, and Bill; his girlfriend, Darlene Simpson; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.He was predeceased by his father Edson Blake Jr.in October 2015.Greg enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing softball and darts.He was a sandblaster in the granite industry for many years.A gathering will be held at the Wood- side Cemetery in Beebe, Quebec on May 25, 2019 at 1 p.m.The family would like to thank the Guibord and Sayles Funeral Home in St.Johnsbury, Vermont and the Cass Funeral Home in Stanstead, Quebec for their assistance at this difficult time.Marjorie EDWARDS It is with sadness that the family of Marjorie Elizabeth Edwards wish to announce her peaceful passing on April 28th, 2019 at her residence, the Maplewood Retirement Community, Ottawa, Ontario with family by her side.Born on July 15th, 1926 in Campbellton, New Brunswick to mother, Lillian Edwards (nee McKee) and father, Leslie Allan Edwards.She was predeceased by her first husband, N.G.(Ted) Bennett in 1994 after 41 years of marriage and by her second love, Gleason Painter in 2010.  Marjorie spent her early years on the family farm in Escuminac, Quebec on the Gaspe coast growing up with her younger brother, Douglas.She earned her teaching diploma in 1949 and first taught in Val Cartier and Val- D\u2019or, Quebec.  Moving to Bury, Quebec for a teaching position at Bury High School proved to be life changing as she met Ted Bennett and married in 1952.  A busy farm life experience and three children later she returned to teaching in 1964 and retired from the profession in 1983 at the Alexander Galt Regional High School in Lennoxville, Quebec.  Marjorie enjoyed being involved in rural community events, organizing and reporting on them in the Sherbrooke Record.  Numerous local gatherings like card parties, dances and suppers benefited from her ability to organize and motivate. She loved music, dancing and old-fashioned kitchen parties. Marjorie resided at the St.Francis Manor Lennoxville prior to moving to Ottawa area to be closer to family.She leaves to mourn her three children, David (Gail), Bruce (Debi), Dorothy (Ernest) and grandchildren Colin, Fiona, Charlie, Sara, Daniel, sister-in-law Verla (Douglas) and numerous extended family of cousins, nephews and nieces.  The family would like to thank all the staff and personnel of the St.Francis Manor and the Maplewood Retirement Community for their excellent care and compassion bestowed on Marjorie during her aging years.Visitation will take place at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College Street, Sherbrooke, (Lennoxville) Quebec on Friday, May 24, 2019 from 2:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m. with a celebration of her life to immediately follow at the Cass Chapel.A private family burial will take place at a later date.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bown Cemetery Fund (C/O Dennis Herring 106 rue Planche, Cookshire, Quebec JOB 1M0) would be appreciated.  CASS FUNERAL HOMES PHONE: 819-564-1750 3006 College St., Sherbrooke QC FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca BANFILL - A graveside service honouring Everett Ban?ll will be held at Ste.Bibiane Cemetery, Roger Martel Street, Richmond on Saturday, May 25 at 11 a.m.A light lunch will follow at the Legion in the downstairs Hall, 235 College St.North, Richmond.All are welcome.WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2019 Today is the 142nd day of 2019 and the 64th day of spring.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1807, former vice president Aaron Burr was indicted for treason.In 1872, President Ulysses S.Grant signed the Amnesty Act into law, restoring full rights to nearly all Confederate sympathizers.In 1947, President Harry Truman signed the Truman Doctrine, appropriating military and economic aid for Greece and Turkey to combat the spread of communism.In 2017, a bomb exploded at Manchester Arena following an Ariana Grande concert, killing 23 people.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: William Sturgeon (1783-1850), physicist/inventor; Richard Wagner (1813-1883), composer; Mary Cassatt (1844-1926), artist; Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), physician/author; Herge (1907-1983), cartoonist; Laurence Olivier (1907-1989), actor/director; Charles Aznavour (1924-2018), singer- songwriter/actor; Morrissey (1959- ), singer-songwriter; Naomi Campbell (1970- ), model/actress; Ginnifer Goodwin (1978- ), actress; Apolo Ohno (1982- ), speed skater.TODAY\u2019S FACT: On this day in 2011, an EF5 tornado struck Joplin, Missouri, killing 162 and causing $2.8 billion in damages.It remains the costliest and seventh-deadliest tornado in U.S.history.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 2003, Annika Sorenstam became the first woman golfer since Babe Didrikson Zaharias in 1945 to officially compete against men at a PGA tour event.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cThe world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes.\u201d \u2014 Arthur Conan Doyle, \u201cThe Hound of the Baskervilles\u201d TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 4,531 \u2014 episodes of NBC\u2019s \u201cThe Tonight Show\u201d hosted by Johnny Carson, who began his tenure as host in 1962.Carson hosted his final show on this day in 1992.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between full moon (May 18) and last quarter moon (May 26).Datebook By Danny Seo Owning a backyard pool comes with responsibilities, and one of the best things you can do to help save money and water is to invest in a pool cover.If you don\u2019t cover the pool, it will lose about 7,000 gallons of water every year on average.The simple act of covering the pool can reduce evaporation by as much as 95%.And covers also use the power of the sun to help warm the water, which helps to further save energy and money.Do Just One Thing Fig.16 \u203a If this feels like a math test, visit mathliteracy.ca or call 1-800-303-1004.Math solves problems The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Page 9 Your Birthday WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2019 Expand your interests and knowledge.Look for reliable sources of information, and be selective with whom you trust your personal information, ideas and intentions.Protect what you have and who you are.The less others know about you, the easier it will be to achieve your goals.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 You\u2019ll have plenty of options, but some will not live up to your expectations.Trust in factual information, written agreements and your own ability to get things done.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 Finish what you start.What you do for others will help build solid relationships.Personal growth will change your attitude toward those who differ from you.Love is highlighted.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 Proceed with caution.Think before taking action.Protect against illness or injury.Reconnect with someone you\u2019ve enjoyed collaborating with in the past.Curb poor habits to avoid repercussions.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 Make a physical change that lifts your spirits.How you present who you are and the image you want to project will affect the way others respond.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 If you learn to let go, you\u2019ll find personal freedom and success.Don\u2019t get involved in a time-consuming dispute when it\u2019s safer, wiser and more productive to compromise or walk away.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 Don\u2019t lose sight of who you are, what you want and how you plan to reach your goals.A trip, investment or personal change will lead to a financial gain.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 Refuse to let anyone sidetrack you.Use your intelligence and get the facts firsthand.Walk away from temptation or unrealistic suggestions or promises.Moderation is in your best interest.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Take a step in the right direction and make adjustments at home that will bring about peace and tranquility.Sharing with someone you love will bring you closer together.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 Develop something you enjoy doing and rearrange an area at home to accommodate what you want to pursue.Helping others is honorable, but make sure no one takes advantage of you.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 Do whatever it takes to make a positive change.Updating your looks, improving your environment or helping a cause you believe in will lift your spirits and bring you joy.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 Hide your emotions and avoid getting into an argument with someone who doesn\u2019t see things your way.Be smart, go about your business and aim to achieve your goals.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Study what the experts do and follow suit.Take charge of your interests and learn what you need to know to reach your goal.Romance will improve your personal life.WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2019 Some spots are good, some need to go By Phillip Alder Tim Tebow said, \u201cThere\u2019s always someone out there training for your spot.For my scholarship at the University of Florida, for my job with the Denver Broncos, for my position with the New York Jets.And that\u2019s the reason to get up earlier or stay up later.\u201d At the bridge table, pay careful attention to your spot-cards.On defense, they can be employed to send signals; on offense, they may win contract-fulfilling tricks \u2014 or threaten to be a hindrance rather than a help.Which applies in this deal?How should South play in six spades after West leads the heart king?West made a Michaels Cue-Bid, showing at least 5-5 in hearts and either minor.North made a splinter bid, promising at least game-going values in spades with a singleton (or void) in hearts.South took a gamble in lurching into Blackwood.If spades are 3-1 or 2-2, declarer has 12 top tricks: five spades, one heart, five clubs and a heart ruff on the board.So, he should concentrate on how to take that ruff and draw trumps safely when East has all four trumps.Did you notice that dummy\u2019s spade eight will cause South a spot of trouble if he is not careful?The right line is to win with the heart ace and to ruff a heart with that dangerous spot.Then declarer cashes dummy\u2019s spade ace to get the bad news.But he continues with the spade 10, covered by the jack and king.He returns to the board with a club, leads the spade five to his seven, draws East\u2019s final spade and claims.Nicely spotted! 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 Wednesday , May 22, 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 Wednesday, May 22, 2019 PAG E 11 classad@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Garage Sales 340 275 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.WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2019 Dear Annie: I have a 6-year-old daughter who won\u2019t go to sleep on her own.She has an innate fear of staying alone in her room.We have tried every way we can think to motivate her to feel comfortable.We reassure her that she\u2019s safe, that we\u2019re in the room next door, that every night she sleeps safely, that we preform monster checks.My daughter was a good sleeper until a few months ago, when she started to develop nighttime anxiety.Now she forces one of us to sleep in bed with her.My other two children are great sleepers.They will close the door and go right to sleep through the night after family reading.Both children have been supportive of our daughter and have encouraged her to sleep on her own.When we have babysitters, she forces the sitter to stay with her and won\u2019t fall asleep until late.Frequently, sitters will text me saying they can\u2019t get her to stay in bed.Nothing is working.It\u2019s taking a toll on my relationship with my husband, as we no longer get any private time at night.Any tips how we can get her to sleep on her own?\u2014 Sleepless in Los Angeles Dear Sleepless: Enjoy these sleepless nights with your daughter while she wants to cuddle in bed with you.Soon enough, your daughter will want independence, which might give you sleepless nights.Nighttime anxiety is common for children around her age.The key is to build and reinforce her con?dence that she is safe while she is alone in her room and that you and your husband are there to protect her.Try to sit in a chair in her room rather than sleep in bed.Let her know your there, but don\u2019t let her rely on you so much.Slowly (and it will take time) see if you can minimize the time spent in the room.Every morning, build up and encourage your daughter that she was able to sleep on her own.If her sleep continues to be disrupted, seek the help of a professional.If there are any pediatricians or sleep experts that would like to offer an opinion, I would love to hear from you.Dear Annie: I\u2019m responding to your recent column regarding depression.For more than 20 years, I battled clinical depression.For me, the various medications prescribed were of no help.By pure chance I came across an article on a treatment called TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation).After extensive research, I found that the treatment was available locally and was covered by Medicare and my supplemental insurance.The treatment consisted of daily 45-minutes sessions for six weeks (Monday to Friday).Halfway through my treatments, I started noticing a positive improvement and it has continued to improve.It\u2019s now been three years, and my depression is history.I have a new lease on life and wake up every morning thankful for the new me.This treatment may or may not be the answer for everyone, but I urge anyone suffering with depression to consider TMS and wish you the very best.\u2014 Depression-Free Dear Free: Congratulations on taking steps to heal your depression and make it history.Thank you for sharing with our readers how you were able to put make depression a thing of the past.\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.Nonexistent monsters have Mom missing sleep Dear Annie BURY 71 St.Paul Street, Bury, Saturday, May 25, 9 a.m.to 2 p.m.Dishes, small kitchen appliances, winter tires, old records, and more.By America\u2019S Test Kitchen Vegetables on their own can be a great option for grilled kebabs, because they cook quickly and, when done right, offer a crisp, charred exterior and a juicy, tender interior.Tossing grilled vegetables with a bold dressing can do wonders to brighten up an otherwise boring dinner, but for our take on vegetable kebabs, we took the idea one step further.We tossed the vegetables with half of our dressing base before skewering and grilling them, giving them great flavour from the start.We also grilled lemon quarters to tone down their bright acidity and give the juice a deeper, more complex flavour when added to the dressing.Bell peppers and zucchini are classic grilling vegetables for good reason: Bell peppers sweeten over the flame, while zucchini hold their shape and meaty texture.Portobello mushroom caps were the perfect addition to the kebabs; as they released their moisture on the grill, they picked up great char flavour and developed a deep, meaty taste.GRILLED VEGETABLE KEBABS Servings: 4 Start to finish: 40 minutes You will need eight 12-inch metal skewers for this recipe.1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 1 garlic clove, minced Salt and pepper 6 portobello mushroom caps (5 inches in diameter), quartered 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 3/4 inch thick 2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 2 lemons, quartered Whisk oil, mustard, rosemary, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in large bowl.Measure half of mixture into separate bowl and set aside for serving.Toss mushrooms, zucchini, and bell peppers with remaining oil mixture, then thread in alternating order onto eight 12-inch metal skewers.- For a charcoal grill: Open bottom vent completely.Light large chimney starter half filled with charcoal briquettes (3 quarts).When top coals are partially covered with ash, pour evenly over grill.Set cooking grate in place, cover, and open lid vent completely.Heat grill until hot, about 5 minutes.- For a gas grill: Turn all burners to high, cover, and heat grill until hot, about 15 minutes.Turn all burners to medium.Clean and oil cooking grate.Place kebabs and lemons on grill.Cook (covered if using gas), turning as needed, until vegetables are tender and well browned and lemons are juicy and slightly charred, 16 to 18 minutes.Transfer kebabs and lemons to platter, removing skewers.Juice 2 lemon quarters and whisk into reserved oil mixture.Drizzle vegetables with dressing and serve.Nutrition information per serving: 152 calories; 73 calories from fat; 8 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 332 mg sodium; 17 g carbohydrate; 5 g fiber; 10 g sugar; 6 g protein.For more recipes, cooking tips and ingredient and product reviews, visit https://www.americastestk- itchen.com .Find more recipes like Vegetable Kebabs in \u201cMaster of the Grill .\u201d (The Associated Press) Vegetable kebabs with a crisp exterior and juicy interior Page 12 Wednesday , May 22, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record By America\u2019S Test Kitchen A combination of pasta and summer squash results in a light, flavourful dish that\u2019s full of colour.We decided against peeling the squash, as the skin helped to keep the pieces intact throughout the cooking process.Because summer squash contains so much liquid, we salted and drained it to keep our sauce from ending up watery and bland.The salted squash also browned beautifully; just 5 minutes in a hot skillet gave a light char to each batch.To accompany the squash, we chose halved grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and pine nuts.We finished the sauce with balsamic vinegar to give it a kick and paired the sauce with farfalle, since its nooks and crannies easily trapped the flavour- packed ingredients.A combination of zucchini and summer squash makes for a more colorful dish, but either may be used exclusively if desired.Cherry tomatoes can be substituted for the grape tomatoes.If farfalle is unavailable, campanelle and fusilli are good substitutes.We prefer using kosher salt because residual grains can be easily wiped away from the squash; if using table salt, be sure to reduce all of the salt amounts in the recipe by half.FARFALLE WITH ZUCCHINI, TOMATOES AND PINE NUTS Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour 2 pounds zucchini and/or summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick Kosher salt and pepper 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 pound farfalle 12 ounces grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Grated Parmesan cheese Toss squash with 1 tablespoon salt and let drain in colander for 30 minutes.Pat squash dry with paper towels and carefully wipe away any residual salt.Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until just smoking.Add half of squash and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and slightly charred, 5 to 7 minutes, reducing heat if skillet begins to scorch; transfer to large plate.Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining squash; transfer to plate.Heat 1 tablespoon oil in now-empty skillet over medium heat until shimmering.Add garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.Stir in squash and cook until heated through, about 30 seconds.Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot.Add pasta and 1 tablespoon salt and cook, stirring often, until al dente.Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain pasta and return it to pot.Add squash mixture, tomatoes, basil, pine nuts, vinegar, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and toss to combine.Season with salt and pepper to taste and adjust consistency with reserved cooking water as needed.Serve with Parmesan.Nutrition information per serving: 463 calories; 154 calories from fat; 17 g fat (2 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 177 mg sodium; 65 g carbohydrate; 5 g fiber; 9 g sugar; 13 g protein.For more recipes, cooking tips and ingredient and product reviews, visit https://www.americastestkitchen.com .Find more recipes like Farfalle with Zucchini in \u201cThe Complete Mediterranean Cookbook .\u201d (The Associated Press) Zucchini or summer squash makes for a colourful pasta dish Learning happens in everything we do.Whether you team up to sort laundry, write a grocery list, or discover a new route to school, you are learning together.How will you learn with your family?Take the learning journey at FamilyLiteracyDay.ca and download your Journey to Learning Passport.Follow The Sherbrooke Record sherbrookerecord @recordnewspaper on Facebook and Twitter! 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