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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 Thursday , September 5, 2019 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Rachel Lajeunesse 819-569-3601 SILENT AUCTION September 9 to September 12 in the pharmacy Auction closes at 3 p.mon September 12.BARBECUE September 10 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.Hot dog, chips & drink - $3.147 Queen, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville) Thank you to all the businesses in Lennoxville and North Hatley for your donations.ALL DONATIONS GOING TO MON SHACK (Legal) cannabis comes to Sherbrooke Page 3 10th Anniversary of the Stanstead Stone Circle Border Report - Page 4 Sherbrooke Sports Hall of Fame unveils new members Record Staff Ten new members were added to Sherbrooke\u2019s Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday.The inductees include athletes, community builders, and teams selected for the honour by the City of Sherbrooke for their accomplishments.\u201cOnce again this year, the Sherbrooke Sports Hall of Fame\u2019s selection committee worked very hard and we are glad to welcome our new inducted members,\u201d said Jean Perrault, chairman of the Sherbrooke Sports Hall of Fame\u2019s board of directors, in a recent press release.\u201cAll of Sherbrooke and Quebec will be happy to learn about these extraordinary people\u2019s achievements.\u201d \u201cI want to congratulate all the recipients and the Sherbrooke Sports Hall of Fame committee for all their hard work and I want pedestrians to take a few minutes at the Place du Panthéon to stop and reconnect with the past, as well as appreciate the great accomplishments of fellow Sherbrooke residents,\u201d said Denis Custeau, the event\u2019s honorary president, speaking of the commemorative plaques located along the Lac-des-Nations promenade in downtown Sherbrooke.Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi challenging local youth to improve their communities By Gordon Lambie What would you do for your community and the environment with $500?That\u2019s the question at the heart of a project by the Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Memphrémagog (CJE), which offers youth employment services in the Memphremagog region.Following a successful first call for project ideas in the fall of 2018, local 18 to 29 year olds in the region are being invited by the CJE to use their creativity to improve their communities and their environment this fall through an initiative known as The Volunteering Project.According to Sandrine Hébert, project agent with the CJE, this fall\u2019s call for projects is different only in that there is now an explicit requirement that the project submitted have some kind of positive environmental impact.\u201cThe idea is to promote projects that will have an impact on the CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 COURTESY During our stay in New Brunswick, Deb and I camped at an oceanfront campground.Unfortunately, the oceanfront was primarily reserved for RVs and trailers while our tent was relegated to what wasn\u2019t so much \u201cfront of ocean\u201d as \u201cback of sewage plant.\u201d These are the wafting risks you take when you stay at a municipal campground.Packing the prime real estate of the campground were dozens and dozens of camper vans known as Pleasure-Ways.The park was in fact hosting a Pleasure- Way rally, with Pleasure-Way owners from across Canada and the U.S.coming together to meet and discuss, I guess, Pleasure-Ways.I can\u2019t imagine being so excited about any mode of transportation that I would want to meet other equally enthused owners.But they happen all the time.When lovers of classic cars get together, it\u2019s called a cruise night.When owners of loud four-wheelers team up, it\u2019s a called a bloody public nuisance.\u201cDo you know of the Pleasure-Way?\u201d I imagine our ralliers saying.\u201cCome, friend, let me show you the Pleasure- Way.\u201d Sounds positively lascivious until you look around and realize it\u2019s probably been some time since these folks enjoyed the Pleasure-Way.Yes, the Pleasure-Way appears to be the way of mostly older folks, retirees who have freed themselves from the shackles of job and home for the joys of the open road and sleeping in glorified parking lots.If I were writing a comprehensive memoir of my life, the chapter covering the times I\u2019ve stayed at campgrounds heavy on the RVs and retirees would be entitled \u201cOld Men Pooping.\u201d Apart from hanging out clever banners (\u201cIt\u2019s Wine O\u2019Clock Somewhere\u201d) and polishing their RVs, this seems to be one of the driving activities \u2013 storming the facilities like the beaches of Normandy, preparing not to free Europe but last evening\u2019s prime rib.There are no atheists in men\u2019s stalls.This is all crude, ageist and generalizing, of course, and most of all disconcertingly close to home.Looking around the campground, I thought to myself, \u201cWow, there are a lot of older campers here.\u201d Then I looked in the mirror of the very men\u2019s room I had fled to myself and realized: le vieux, c\u2019est moi.As I mentioned last week, Deb and I hiked abundantly during our time away, hustling up hills, negotiating rocks with relative ease and nary a broken hip.Even after spending the night on an air mattress, we remained flexible the next day \u2013 following a strong cup of coffee and a little quiet time.But my body is slowly betraying me, and I don\u2019t even want to think about my mind.This past week, I got my first set of progressive lenses, and I am now a person who has to look directly at his feet when going down the stairs.I\u2019ve always wondered why old people walk so slowly, and now I know it\u2019s because two- thirds of what they see is out of focus at any given time.It\u2019s like being drunk but with none of the Pleasure-Ways.Right now it\u2019s my eyes, but I also need a crown on a molar, and my family will rejoice the day I get hearing aids \u2013 and I will actually be able to hear the rejoicing for once.At this point, I\u2019m spacing out the work like they were home renovations, though my resale value is the pits and everybody knows my plumbing is shot.I acknowledge that the majority of people reading this are older than me, and I expect little sympathy.It\u2019s not like I stuck a flag in middle-age and declared I discovered it.I don\u2019t even like talking about it that much.And yet here we are.Consciously I\u2019m aware that age is a mental game and that if you start thinking you\u2019re old, you\u2019ll start feeling old.Increasingly, though, I find myself, despite myself, comparing aches and pains with peers in similar periods of life \u2013 whose knees are doing what wonky thing, whose hips have a mind of their own, so- and-so\u2019s ordeal with digestion, and all the things we can no longer eat, drink, do or do quite as much or for as long.And now I realize: aging is my Plea- sure-Way.I\u2019m in the club of people with greying hair and failing parents.Our membership is huge! And increasingly into naps! We all just want to connect.It\u2019s a beautifully human thing, especially at an age when making new friends becomes so difficult.And so we cling to what we have in common to get us through the years, whether it\u2019s comparing your Plateau XLMB (with the innovative Murphy bed) to your neighbour\u2019s Plateau XLTD (with the multifunctional rear dinette) or talking at length about gas.It never gets old.Ben by Daniel Shelton Weather TODAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 19 LOW OF 6 FRIDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH OF 19 LOW OF 9 SATURDAY: CLOUDY HIGH OF 18 LOW OF 10 SUNDAY: PERIODS OF RAIN HIGH OF 15 LOW OF 5 MONDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS HIGH OF 19 LOW OF 3 Page 2 Thursday , September 5, 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.Progressives and pleasure-ways Ross Murray Record Staff The City of Sherbrooke announced this week that Ingrid Dubuc will serve as the director of the new Bureau de l\u2019environnement, created in the spring.The selection committee chose Dubuc for the role after receiving over 40 applications.Dubuc holds an MBA degree and graduated in physical education and sports management.She is currently pursuing a master\u2019s degree in environmental studies at the University of Sherbrooke.She also served as the Sports and Events Division manager for the City of Sherbrooke for eight years.She will take office with the Bureau de l\u2019environnement as of September 23.\u201cThis nomination will allow us to have a person responsible for the environmental projects in the City.She will be able to further large current dossiers, like the fight against climate change, protecting our natural habitats, water quality in rivers, and waste management,\u201d explained Karine Godbout, president of the environment committee, in a recent press release.\u201cThe Bureau de l\u2019environnement\u2019s implementation aims to coordinate and increase municipal action for environmental issues, as well as favour dialogue with the population, our partners, and all levels of government.\u201d Before the creation of the Bureau de l\u2019environnement, matters relating to the environment were overseen by four municipal services: the land management and planning department, the urban infrastructure department, the maintenance and roads department, and Hydro-Sherbrooke.The new structure, under the supervision of the Development and Partnerships Directorate, will be responsible for strategic environmental planning for the entire municipal organization.It will include environmental preservation and waste management teams.According to the City of Sherbrooke, implementing an inter-service committee under the supervision of the Bureau de l\u2019envrionnement will also allow for a stronger coherence, which will multiply the impact of the City\u2019s environmental actions and create significant synergy.The Bureau will regularly monitor environmental questions that are relevant to the City and will ensure the execution of municipal policies and the development of external partnerships with organizations and all levels of government.The Bureau de l\u2019environnement is made up of its new director, Ingrid Dubuc, as well as a project engineer in environmental engineering, two environmental project leaders, three project officers, a secretary, and a technician.CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 The Sherbrooke Sports Hall of Fame has inducted seven athletes in 2019.Volleyball player Pierre Bélanger, who was part of the Canadian Olympic team in 1976, was recognized by the City yesterday, nearly seven years after he was inducted to the Quebec volleyball Hall of Fame in 2012.Rachèle Béliveau was part of the 1984 Canadian Olympic volleyball team in Los Angeles and was also inducted in 2009 at Du Phare high school and the University of Sherbrooke, where she played volleyball in her youth.Doran \u201cDuke\u201d Doucet was recognized for his prowess in golf, as he joined professional golfing in 1968.He won the Quebec Club Professional Championship in 1972 and also won nine of 10 tournaments un the professional Quebec golf circuit.The late Jean Lessard was recognized by the Sherbrooke Sports Hall of Fame for becoming the first French-Canadian alpine ski champion.He also founded the Mount Sutton skiing school in 1960.Frédéric Niemeyer is a remarkable tennis player who is particularly known for having beaten one of the best players in the world, Spain\u2019s Felix Mantilla, in the first round at the 2003 Wimbledon tournament.Niemeyer made his way to the 2004 and 2008 Olympics and was also the number one player in Canada in 2005.He was inducted to the Coupe Rogers Hall of Fame in 2013.Marc Quessy was recognized for his excellent performances as a Para- lympian.After a tragic accident when he was 19, Quessy lost the use of his legs.He participated in three Paralympics and accumulated eight medals in wheelchair marathons.Mathieu Turcotte was a member of the national short track speedskating team from 1996 to 2008.He won many gold medals at several world cups and participated in the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, where he won a gold medal at the 5,000-metre relay and a bronze medal during the 1,000-metre relay.In the 2006 Olympics in Torino, he won the silver medal at the 5,000-metre relay.Turcotte also holds the Canadian record in short track speedskating in the 1,500- metre relay.Georges Laurent was recognized as a community leader for his involvement in soccer in the Sherbrooke area.After moving to Canada from France in 1966, he helped created the Association régionale de soccer de l\u2019Estrie in 1970 and helped coach teams from 1970 to 1976, winning seven regional championship titles.In 1973, he helped create the Volontaires du Cegep de Sherbrooke\u2019s soccer team, which he directed until 1984.Under his supervision, the team won 16 championship titles, including three provincial AAA championships.Laurent also coached the University of Sherbrooke\u2019s Vert et Or soccer team from 1987 to 1992.He coached a total of 53 teams in Sherbrooke, and was inducted into the Quebec Soccer Hall of Fame in 1999.The 1995 Mistral Estrie senior men\u2019s soccer team and the 2003-2005 University of Sherbrooke\u2019s Vert et Or women\u2019s volleyball team, were both alsp recognized on Wednesday.The soccer team for winning the gold medal in Winnipeg at the Canadian Soccer Championships in 1995; the first time that a Quebec soccer club won the gold medal at these championships since 1961, as well as the first Canadian championship title for an Estrie team.The women\u2019s volleyball team was honoured for being the first Quebec team to win the Canadian University Championships title in 2003.In 2005, the team won the Championships again, led by Mélissa Raymond who was named best athlete of the tournament in 2003 and 2005.The names and photographs of the new Sports Hall of Fame inductees will be printed on a new commemorative plaque which will be places alongside the others on the north shore of Lac des Nations.Thursday , September 5, 2019 Page 3 \u201cThis nomination will allow us to have a person responsible for the environmental projects in the City\u201d LOCAL NEWS The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com (Legal) cannabis comes to Sherbrooke Record Staff The Sherbrooke outlet of the SQDC, Quebec\u2019s distributor for legal cannabis products, opened its doors for the first time on Tuesday.As has been the case with other openings since the enterprise got off the ground last October, a lineup of excited customers trailed out the door at 1681, King Street West.Although the SQDC offers online ordering and delivery through its website, the closest physical locations to Sherbrooke for legal cannabis sales prior to the opening of the Sherbrooke shop were in Granby and Drum- mondville.TAYLOR MCCLURE Sherbrooke selects new director for environment bureau Carrefour Jeunesse emploi CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 environment,\u201d she said, explaining that projects must also have a community impact and usefulness, occur within the Memphremagog MRC, and take place in the fall of 2019.Last year the CJE funded two projects based on six proposals; a community fridge in Saint-Etienne de Bolton and flexible seating plan classroom for the local adult education program.Hébert said that based on last year\u2019s results, she is optimistic that the response to this year\u2019s return of the initiative will be even better.While not strictly required, the project agent said that it would be beneficial for proprosed projects to be original, based on local needs, involve community partners, promote a by-youth-for- youth approach, promote social diversity, and be something that could be duplicated or sustained.The Volunteering Project is funded through the Quebec government\u2019s Secrétariat à la jeunesse, and aims to increase opportunities for youth engagement and local ownership through involvement in a community-based initiative.All interested parties can submit a project individually or as a team.With the help of the project agent, they will be able to develop and implement an idea for a volunteering project that challenges them within the Memphréma- gog\u2019s community.Funding of up to $500 will be granted to encourage commitment to the selected project.To submit a project, you must complete the online form (found at https://forms.gle/6GS5fJ9vLB11xZQt5) before September 30, 2019.For more information or help with the application form contact Sandrine Hébert, Project Agent, at Carrefour je- unesse-emploi Memphrémagog by email: volontariat@cjemm.com or by phone: 819-843-3007 extension 229 Sports Hall of Fame By Taylor McClure Special to The Sherbrooke Record In 2009, the Town of Stanstead was gifted with its very own stone circle.Installed on the Autumn Equinox, which takes place every year between September 21st and 23rd, the stone circle has served as a significant place in the lives of many ever since.With its 10th anniversary quickly approaching, The Record recently sat down with Kim Pran- gley, the instigator of the project, to discuss the role the site has come to play in the community.Prangley, who describes herself as a landscape artist, was born in Newport, Vermont but has always lived in Stanstead.For twenty-five years, she worked at the Haskell Library and Opera House before leaving in 2005.After leaving her job, she headed over to the United Kingdom and Wales to travel and take some time off.That is when she discovered what she called the healing powers of the earth.\u201cI was always interested in stone circles.I ended up going over to the United Kingdom in 2005 and I had an extraordinary experience standing on a Neolithic stone creation,\u201d Prangley recalled.\u201cIt was a very healing place and I thought we needed one like this in Stanstead.I\u2019ve been over a few times now and I always visited sites that involved sacred stones.\u201d While spending time in the U.K., she continued to experience the earth\u2019s energy and what it had to offer.\u201cWhile I was there I had a wonderful month long experience.On the eve of the summer solstice, I was standing on a sacred burial chamber.As I was standing on the tomb, I looked to my right and the sun was setting and I looked to my left and the moon was rising.It\u2019s like I was holding the sun in the moon in my hands.That\u2019s when I went oh my god we don\u2019t have this in Stanstead but we need it, I need it!\u201d After returning home from her trip, she started to look around for the perfect location for her very own stone circle but she didn\u2019t have any formal plans.What started off as a personal project became something much greater.Before starting her project, Prangley familiarized herself with stone circles by attending workshops that were held by Ivan Macbeth, who has created stone circles throughout the world by hand, in Massachusetts.After returning home from a workshop in 2008, her friend approached her with some exciting news.\u201cWhen I got back from that workshop, my friend told me that he found me a place to put my stone circle and got me free rocks!\u201d The quarry in Bebe had gone bankrupt and her friend, Bashar Chbib, approached them about using their stones to build the stone circle.\u201cHe was eager to put it together quickly but things don\u2019t happen overnight.\u201d Other people joined in on the project as well.\u201cI had someone come forward to fund the project and they are Gabriel Safdie and Eva Juul.Christian Ouellet agreed to put the stones in the ground.It was the three of us.\u201d She was allowed to choose her own rocks for the stone circle and she accomplished this through dowsing.\u201cDowsing taps into your energy and the energy of the world.You can ask the world questions using a pendulum.\u201d She went on to explain that the pendulum is like a necklace with a stone attached to it and it answers your questions depending on the way it moves.\u201cI got the permission of the stones for the stone circle.Everything on the planet has an energy, it\u2019s a very complicated topic.\u201d In the fall of 2008, she went to the Colby Museum where she sat on the ZigZag Sculpture, created by Kate Pond, during the equinox to help her navigate what she wanted her stone circle to represent.She explained that Stanstead is located on the 45th parallel and that is why this sculpture was placed in Stanstead.At the time of the equinoxes, their shadow marks the passage of the sun along the pipe on the ground.After this experience, she decided she wanted to have her stone circle align with the equinox.\u201cThe equinox is the balance point between light and day.Day and night are of equal length.It\u2019s about halfway points; the fact that our community is half Canadian and half American and that Stanstead is located on the 45th parallel which is halfway between the equator and the North Pole.It\u2019s also about peace.\u201d As the ball started to roll, the project kept being delayed due to the weather that caused many inconveniences for the installation process.When Prangley finally received a phone call from Ouellet telling her to mark her calendar for the installation, she couldn\u2019t believe the day it fell on.\u201cIt landed one year to the day that I sat on the equinox.\u201d Prangley explained that stone circles align with the constellations, making it a difficult task when it came time to position the stones.Prangley, Safdie, and Ouellet worked together to install the stone circle down to the very last detail.The installation of the stone circle took two days to complete and it was a grand affair.\u201cPeople came from all over to participate and people brought different items.\u201d When installing the first rock, there happened to be an equinox sunrise and Prangley\u2019s friend Ivan suggested marking that spot to put a stone there in the future.It just so happened that when they finished installation, they had an extra rock leftover and it was added last minute to align with the sunrise.She had to wait for another equinox to determine whether this stone was in the correct position.\u201cI didn\u2019t know if the stone on the ridge was in the right place so I needed to wait for another equinox.\u201d In the days before the March 21st equinox, she calculated that the stone was a little off which resulted in Prang- ley marking the spot where she thought the stone should be.On the day of the March equinox sunrise, it was confirmed that her mark was correct and represented the moment the sun rose above the horizon.However, as the sun continued to rise it looked like it was sitting on top of the stone that sat in its original position.\u201cI knew that was supposed to happen and everything fell into place.\u201d She ended up keeping the stone in its original spot.\u201cThe sun was sitting right above the large stone.I\u2019ve never seen it line up that way again.What we saw was quit exceptional.It is very connected to the equinox and that was my intention from the beginning.\u201d While the stone circle involved lots of hard work, it was defiantly meant to be.\u201cThe universe wanted it there.Every time I came in contact with an issue everything worked out.That\u2019s working with the earth as well.\u201d In terms of the stone circles impact on the Stanstead community: \u201cEverybody reacts to it differently.Some feel a really strong energy and some see a huge beam of light.It depends on the person and their awareness.Part of it is to be out in nature and see the stars.Being in contact with nature, that\u2019s what we desperately need.We need to go back to a more peaceful time when we were connected to the universe.\u201d Since its installation, there are stone circle celebrations that are held by Pran- gley and some by the Town of Stanstead.\u201cI usually do something for the summer solstice and the equinox in September.The day the stone circle was put in is close to the United Nations Day of World Peace so what I\u2019ve been doing is dances of universal peace on the weekend of the equinox.They are just wonderful.We need to give more of our energy to the energy of peace.\u201d This years celebration will take place on the Autumn equinox around September 21st or 22nd and if people want to know more about this upcoming event or future events that will be taking place at the stone circle, you can always add your name to the event list by sending an email to stansteadstonecircle@gmail.com.By adding your name to the event list, you will also be kept up to date about any changes involving the event that is taking place.This is event is free with a donation option and if it is raining it will be held at an alternate location.If you would like to visit the stone circle and experience its beauty and energy, it is located on Notre Dame Boulevard in Stanstead and it is advised to bring your passport since it is located near the Derby Line! Page 4 Thursday , September 5, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record County Fairs of the Eastern Townships Commemorative Book A commemorative book of photos and recollections of County Fairs in the Eastern Townships for nearly 200 years.Only $8 if picked up at The Record office, or $12 if mailed by Canada Post.Pick up your copy at: THE RECORD, 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 2E2 10th Anniversary of the Stanstead Stone Circle \u201cHe was eager to put it together quickly but things don\u2019t happen overnight.\u201d The Border Report TAYLOR MCCLURE Thursday , September 5, 2019 Page 5 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Franni, is a beautiful and friendly 2 year old Chocolate lab mix who weighs in at about 50 pounds.She is a really nice dog who loves to be with people and seeks attention.She loves to run and chase her ball in our fenced in dog park and she enjoys her walks in the woods.Franni does pull a little but she isn't big or strong and with a harness she is very easy to walk.Although an adult, Franni has some puppy-like qualities and when you first meet her it's likely that you'll quickly understand what we mean.With an adopter who provides her with the exercise she needs and who is willing to invest some time training her, Franni will be a fabulous companion.Franni is dog social but lacks some play etiquette so she can be a little too much for some dogs.For now, we don't consider Franni an ideal candidate for your local dog park.Although she is super friendly, at this stage of her development, Franni is best suited to a home with older kids.She is clean in her kennel overnight.Unfortunately Franni cannot live with cats.To inquire about adoption, please give our adoption coordinator Brenda a call at 819.876.7747 any day of the week between 8 a.m and 8 p.m.Frontier Animal Society Featured pet: Franni 3 great reasons to volunteer! By Phelps Helps September is a hectic time for everyone! It is time to shake off those summer days and get back into routine.This year we ask everyone to consider adding some volunteering to their weekly or monthly routine.At Phelps Helps, we have noticed the impact that volunteering has had on both our kids and our volunteers and wanted to share the three top benefits we have seen: 1) You\u2019re needed! As a volunteer, you are a valuable gem that is truly appreciated.Giving your time saves the organization money and truly is a donation toward change.2) Wellbeing booster! Believe it or not, giving your time for a good cause does wonders for your physical and mental health.Stress levels can be reduced and mood may improve.By focusing your efforts on others, you\u2019re more likely to lift your emotions and decrease your ten- sion-producing patterns.3) A learning road.Volunteering helps you learn different things about people and cultures, leading to your personal and professional growth.Volunteers often discover their hidden talent or passion which directly improves their self- confidence.So, if you have already been thinking about volunteering we hope that this list will inspire you to take the leap of kindness and decide to volunteer! Phelps Aide Phelps Helps was founded in 2012 and has grown organically from a single high school tutoring program to six unique programs, providing the Stanstead area with free educational and career support.For more information or to volunteer, please email us at info@phelpshelps.ca, visit our website www.phelpshelps.ca or call our offices at 819-704-0799.Stanstead begins process to become \u2018Age-Friendly Municipality\u2019 By Steve Blake Special to The Record Asteering committee has begun the process to make Stanstead an \u201cAge-Friendly Municipality\u201d (MADA).The committee, comprised of English and French Stanstead residents, and various local service centres, hosted a bilingual public consultation at the Pat Burns Arena Thursday, August 29.About 50 seniors broke into focus groups to discuss issues they would like to see improved upon to make their town more age-friendly.The meeting was facilitated by Project Manager Lucie Hebert and Helene Hamel, a town councillor and member of the steering committee.The next step is for Hebert to take the ideas from the seniors and create an action plan to make them a reality.If the council approves the plan it will send it on to the Quebec government.The council will consider the plan as it works on the budget.MADA (Municipalite amie des aines), Hebert said, is a formal commitment by the municipality to seniors.The policy, which requires a three-year action plan, is recognized by the government.Hebert and Hamel began the meeting with a Pow- erPoint presentation of the demographics of Stanstead.The population of 2,788, according to the 2016 Census, is 2.4 per cent lower than it was in 2011.Seniors make up 24 per cent of the population.Forty-five per cent are 55 or older, and 180 people 65 and older live alone.The average income for Stanstead residents is lower than the Quebec average.Twenty-three per cent of those 65 or older live below the poverty level.The mission of the Stanstead policy is to improve the environment and quality of life for seniors by \u201cdeveloping a framework of reference and intervention for the municipal administration,\u201d Hebert and Hamel said.The action plan will consider seniors\u2019 values, accessibility, autonomy, participation, quality of life, respect, and inclusion.The policy will recognize that seniors are full citizens, regardless of their language, they said.They are the builders of society, and they contribute to society.The themes for the focus groups included transportation, support services, communication and information, social participation, housing, and outdoor spaces and buildings.Street maintenance and better sidewalks were issues brought up under more than one heading Thursday \u2013 transportation and outdoor spaces.Someone raised the idea of a shuttle service and transportation for emergencies and medical appointments, which, like having easy access to a doctor, also came up under support services.The seniors suggested a walking club and a coffee club might be offered by existing service organizations, as well as shopping trips, Bingo, and a variety of activities like painting lessons.Under housing, they proposed a service that would help them stay in their own homes, and adaptive lodging.It seems like Stanstead\u2019s seniors enjoy being outside.They would like to see more benches on the bike paths, and perhaps use the tennis court used for the fast- growing sport of pickle ball.Border Report STEVE BLAKE About 50 Stanstead seniors broke into focus groups to develop ideas to help their town become more age-friendly. Record Staff Orford MNA Gilles Bélanger announced over $293,000 this week for road work projects in the municipalities in his constituency.\u201cQuebec\u2019s local road network program will financially support the municipalities who have to overcome many challenges, like managing a roadway system that is constantly developing, whether it be to improve or build new municipal roads,\u201d explained Bélanger, who made the announcement on behalf of Quebec Minister of Transport, François Bonnardel.\u201cIt is a direct injection of funds that will benefit these communities.\u201d Potton will be obtaining the largest grant, with just under $35,000 going towards the municipality\u2019s road network.Magog, Canton de Stanstead, Ste-Cather- ine-de-Hatley, and Ogden will be receiving allocations between $20,000 and $30,000.Meanwhile, Austin, Bolton-Est, Bonsecours, Eastman, Hatley, Canton de Hatley, Orford, Ste-Anne-de-la-Rochelle, Saint-Étienne-de-Bolton, and Stukely-Sud will be receiving amounts between $10,000 and $20,000.Finally, the MTQ will be granting Ayer\u2019s Cliff, Lawrenceville, North Hatley, and Stanstead funds that stand over $5,000 for the repair and construction of roads in the municipalities.Dear Tim: Do you think we can trust Justin Trudeau\u2019s Liberals to keep all of their campaign promises?Leery in Lennoxville Dear Leery: Why not?After all they kept their last election promises.Well, except for bringing in proportional representation, new fighter jets for our aging air force, more open government (remember SCN Lavalin), a new fleet of destroyers for the navy, a solution for our oil pipeline problems, an increased presence in the Arctic, better relations with the aboriginal communities and a chicken in every pot.Dear Tim: I don\u2019t trust the Liberals any more but I\u2019m not sure what the Conservative platform is.What exactly do Andrew Sheer\u2019s conservatives stand for?Confused in Compton Dear Confused: This is a difficult question to answer and one that is on the minds of everyone following this election including most journalists.The problem is that only the most harden political junkie can remain completely awake once Mr.Sheer starts to speak.It\u2019s not so much what he is saying but his oratorical style which is somewhere between a Sunday sermon and an ad for prescription drugs.Your best bet is to go on line and google: \u201cAndrew Sheer, what did he say?\u201d Dear Tim: Why are people so concerned with NDP leader Jagmeet Singh\u2019s turban?Are Canadians a lot more racist than we admit?Angry in Ascot Dear Angry: There are definitely a lot of voters out there with less than charitable feelings towards minorities but not all of them are racist.On the other hand, it seems a bit odd to me that anyone would believe that being religious requires wearing what is basically a 15th century head piece, not cutting or shaving your hair and carrying a ceremonial dagger.I can\u2019t speak for everyone but personally I wouldn\u2019t vote for a nun wearing a traditional habit or a priest who campaigned in his collar either.Dear Tim: Is the Green party set to win more seats this time around?Wondering in Woburn Dear Wondering: Since the Green Party in Prince Edward Island managed to double its seats in the provincial legislature during the last election, environmentalists across the country have sensed a political shift that they feel will soon spread across the country.Don\u2019t hold your breath.First, the nation\u2019s smallest province has only about 800 voters to begin with so it\u2019s more like an Angus Reid poll except that it\u2019s not valid nineteen times out of twenty.The goal of a greener nation is a good one but to make any major breakthrough Elizabeth May will have to convince Canadians to give up their love affair with the automobile.Not going to happen.Dear Tim: I\u2019m thinking of voting for Maxime Bernier\u2019s new People\u2019s Party.What do you think?Bold in Bury Dear Bold: Rule number one when it comes to picking a political movement: Never vote for any party with \u201cPeople\u201d in its name.You can be sure it has nothing to do with the every day Joe or Jane.Witness the People\u2019s Republic of China and the Democratic People\u2019s Republic of Korea to name just two.At least Maxime Bernier has learned to keep his important papers under his pillow and not on his girlfriend\u2019s bed side table.Dear Tim: Will the Bloc Quebecois make a recovery?Upset in Ulverton Dear Upset: Members of the Bloc have been so busy fighting amongst themselves since the last election that they haven\u2019t had much time to even check their mail.Right now you would have to be a French-speaking, pure laine, Quebecois with a serious interest in politics to even name the Bloc\u2019s leader.But you never know.EDITORIAL Page 6 Thursday , September 5, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record There are definitely a lot of voters out there with less than charitable feelings towards 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far in the Creative Counters / Vermont Solid Surface Late Model Series Thursday , September 5, 2019 Page 7 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Canadian drivers head to speedway 51 this weekend Record Staff Atrio of Canadian drivers will be headed to Speedway 51 in Grove- ton, New Hampshire this coming Saturday night, where racing will resume after a weekend off for the Lancaster Fair.Three Canadian drivers have been competing at Speedway 51 all season long and are bringing lots of race fans with them.Sherbrooke, Quebec\u2019s Jamie Laroche has had a very successful year thus far in the Creative Counters / Vermont Solid Surface Late Model Series as he currently sits just outside the top five in the season long point standings in sixth position.Laroche has had a couple of strong outings this year and is looking for another one this weekend.The driver of the #50 is looking for a breakout weekend for all of his crewmembers and fans alike.North Hatley, Quebec veteran Mike Giroux will be returning after a race absence due to mechanical problems.Giroux who has raced at Speedway 51 in the past, drives truck for a living and his work schedule didn\u2019t allow him to prepare his car for the previous race.Giroux has always been a solid racer and would like nothing more than to come up with a solid weekend.The #36 Late Model team is all ready to go, and very anxious to get back on track.The third regular from north of the border is 12 year old Makita Giroux from North Hatley, Quebec.Giroux was the Daredevil Youth Racer champion in 2018, and has moved up to the Sportsman Tiger division for 2019, taking over the helm from his dad, Mike Giroux.Makita has taken his time graduating to being competitive and last week sat on the pole for the feature event.Makita is showing great improvement each time out and will be a strong competitor in the near future.The young man is currently sitting 10th in one of the most competitive divisions at the Speedway.It will be a full night of racing for all divisions as the Late Models will race for 75 laps in their next to last point race for 2019.The card will also feature the Tiger Sportsman, Street Stocks, Daredevil Youth Racers, the wildly exciting Bone Stocks and the Annual Kids Pit Tour.The grandstands open at 4 p.m.for a 6 p.m.race.In case of a rainout on Saturday, the race will be held on Sunday, September 8th at 1p.m.Speedway 51 is located at 78 Craggy Road in Groveton, New Hampshire.For more information visit their website at www.speedway51int.com, or contact Dick Therrien at 802-274-8823, or by email at dprdick@gmail.com.PICTURES COURTESY 36 Mike Giroux battles 11 Terry Reil 50 Jamie Laroche holding off the 1 Corey Mason 36 Makita Giroux and 2 Mike Clark battle after a restart Page 8 Thursday, September 5, 2019 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 40¢ per word.Minimum charge $10.00 ($11.50 taxes 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of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called.Rates: Please call for costs.In Memoriam Death Muriel Mildred JOLIFFE 1946\u20132019 Muriel Mildred Joliffe passed into the presence of the Lord on August 19, 2019, at the age of 73.She is the beloved daughter of the late Lloyd Joliffe and his late wife Bernice Wright.She and her cheerful disposition will be missed by many.Relatives and friends are invited to Hope Church, 102 Queen Street, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville), on September 9, 2019, to celebrate her life.There will be a time of visitation at 1:00 p.m.followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m.Interment will be at the Malvern Cemetery after the service.STEVE L.ELKAS FUNERAL HOME 4230 Bertrand-Fabi, Sherbrooke QC PHONE: 819-565-1155 FAX: 819-820-8872 info@steveelkas.com www.steveelkas.com LOWRY, Roland James: 1928-2003.In loving memory of my dear husband, our children\u2019s father, a grandfather and now a great-grandfather.On September 1, 1956, we exchanged our marriage vows and on September 5, 2003, the sad day \u201ctill death do us part\u201d became a reality.Memories of days long gone by, But in our hearts you are always there.With our love, Your wife THEDA AND OUR FAMILY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 Today is the 248th day of 2019 and the 77th day of summer.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1774, the First Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia.In 1836, Sam Houston was elected the first president of the Republic of Texas.In 1882, the first U.S.Labor Day celebration was held in New York City.In 1975, President Gerald Ford survived an attempt on his life when Secret Service agents tackled would-be assassin Lynette Fromme.In 1986, Pan Am Flight 73 was hijacked at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Jesse James (1847-1882), legendary outlaw; Arthur Nielsen (1897-1980), market researcher; Darryl F.Zanuck (1902-1979), film producer; John Cage (1912-1992), composer; Bob Newhart (1929- ), comedian/actor; Raquel Welch (1940- ), actress/model; Werner Herzog (1942- ), filmmaker; Freddie Mercury (1946-1991), singer-song- writer; Cathy Guisewite (1950- ), cartoonist; Michael Keaton (1951- ), actor; Rose McGowan (1973- ), actress.TODAY\u2019S FACT: In 1957, Jack Kerouac\u2019s \u201cOn the Road,\u201d a defining novel of the postwar generation, was published by Viking Press.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1960, boxer Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) won the gold medal in light heavyweight boxing at the Olympic Games in Rome.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cTelevision won\u2019t be able to hold on to any market it captures after the first six months.People will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box every night.\u201d \u2014 Darryl F.Zanuck TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 12 \u2014 colonies represented at the First Continental Congress in 1774.Georgia declined to send delegates.TODAY\u2019S MOON: First quarter moon (Sept.5).Datebook On May 21, 2019 we had our meeting at the Elie-Carrier Center.Penny Fowler welcomed everyone and mentioned we had a group of speakers coming after lunch.She started right away with members having their birthday in May, James Bailey and Ernestine Whipple.The participation prizes were won by Eileen Dezan and Penny Fowler.Door prizes went to Mary Cutler, Mary Lessard, Lydia May, Laura Mayew, Dus- tine Mayhew, Ellie Bailey, Ruth Charleau, Ed Bryant and Ernestine Whipple.Lunch was preceded by Ruth Charleau saying the Grace.The speakers explained the various services they can provide and gave us pamphlets and cards to reach them easily.I\u2019ll list them with some information to make it easier.Mental Health Estrie in Sherbrooke, 819-565-3777, and they have a facebook page (Recovery of hope and Hope of recovery).They can help with: Finding a psychologist or psychiatrist; Connecting with your local CLSC; In times of crisis calling 811 option 2 to speak to a social worker; Hospitalizations; Peer support groups and To file a complaint (CAAP Estrie - 819-823-2047); Suicide prevention center from anywhere in Quebec, dial 1-866-APPELLE.CSSS de la MRC-de-Coaticook, 819- 849-4876 ext.57344, or 811 evenings, weekends or holidays.For further information about health care and services, visit santeestrie.qc.ca \u2013 this is all through the \u2018Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l\u2019Estrie \u2013 Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke\u2019.Arrimage Estrie, the address of the office is 6 Wellington South, office 204, Sherbrooke, 819-564-7885, www.arrim- ageestrie.com, facebook page.Group meetings \u2013 eating disorders and accepting yourself.(www.nedic.ca).National Eating Disorder info center.Our next meeting will be September 17, 2019 (11:30 a.m.) at the Elie Carrier Center.The meal will be served at noon as usual and the main course will be pork chops.You will be receiving a call from one of our members to confirm your presence.We hope you had good summer and we are looking forward to seeing you.  Submitted by Penny Fowler, President Suzanne Martin, Secretary   Coaticook area Senior Citizen\u2019s Club Do Just One Thing By Danny Seo Fresh flowers are a nice and easy way to keep your home cheery.But when the flowers begin to wilt, what do you do with them?Whether you grew them yourself or brought them in from the store, all flowers are fully compostable.But one thing isn\u2019t: The water used in the vase.That little packet of flower feed that came with your store-bought flowers is actually a biocide that kills bacteria in water, and that chemical can kill the good bacteria in your compost.It\u2019s best to pour that water mixture down the drain.Canadian Red Cross Quebec Division Become a Volunteer: 1-877-356-3226 Make a donation: 1-800-418-1111 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, September 5, 2019 Page 9 Your Birthday THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 Participation will make the difference this year.Engaging in new adventures, learning and directing your energy into things you enjoy will pay off.You have plenty to gain but also to lose if you neglect personal responsibilities.Manage your temper, finances and consumption with care.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 If you don\u2019t pay enough attention to what\u2019s going on behind the scenes at home or with your finances, you\u2019ll be forced to backtrack.Take control before you suffer a loss.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 Doing research, relying on experience and expanding your knowledge will help you adjust to the changes going on around you and will encourage you to assess your lifestyle and goals.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 Having a face-to-face conversation with someone will give you a much better read on the situation at hand.Know with whom you are dealing before you commit.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 Emotions will spin out of control if you get into conversations that touch on sensitive issues.You should listen more than talk, and intervene only if someone is offering false information.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Settle any unfinished business.Negotiate and draw up new contracts, or discuss what you want to happen and find out who is on board with your plans.Romance is encouraged.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 Don\u2019t let the actions of others throw you off- guard.You should follow your plan and stick to your standards.Joint ventures are discouraged.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 Emotional meddling is apparent.Stick to what you know and to people whom you can trust.Keep your life simple, activities reasonable and spending minimal.Avoid indulgent situations.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 Look at all aspects of a situation before you get involved.You should focus on listening, learning and exploring the possibilities.Time is on your side, so slow down and think the matter through.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Look, see and do.Let your imagination take charge and your intelligence help you develop what you want to pursue.Success will follow if you take action and chase your dream.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 Look for the good in everyone, but don\u2019t let someone who is a smooth talker take advantage of your kindness and generosity.If someone is manipulative, recognize what\u2019s happening and walk away.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 Spending time with family and using your talents to reach your personal and professional goals should be your priorities.Don\u2019t wait for someone else to make the first move.Be proactive.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 Expand your interests, but don\u2019t get into something that is beyond your means.Know your limitations and boundaries before you proceed.Question someone\u2019s motives.THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 Backpedal with balanced hands By Phillip Alder When was this speech given?\u201cSo I come before you with a budget that is honest in its discussion of our challenges, creative in its possible solutions, compassionate in its commitment to our most vulnerable and balanced on the bottom line.\u201d In bridge, we have balanced and unbalanced hands.The latter tend to be more productive because of their long suits, but it is usually necessary to have a fit with partner.Balanced hands have more losers, which is not good.In today\u2019s deal, North was excessively optimistic.His two-no-trump response promised four-plus spades and at least game-forcing values.South jumped to four spades, which purported to show a minimum with no singleton or void.South correctly imagined his heart holding as king-doubleton.Then North, with a six-and-a-half-loser hand, should have passed.Instead, he pushed his partner into six spades.What should South do after the diamond nine or club jack lead?In each case, South will draw trumps, discard two diamonds on dummy\u2019s hearts, then hope to avoid two club losers.After the diamond lead, South will have to divine the club position, which he is most unlikely to do.The normal start, though, is the club jack.But that would tell South that East has the king, which he will successfully hope is singleton or doubleton.The introductory piece was said by James H.Douglas, Jr., some 85 years ago.He was an assistant secretary of the treasury for both President Herbert Hoover and President Franklin Roosevelt. 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 Thursday , September 5 , 2019 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record TOWNSHIPS If you want to drink, that\u2019s your business.If you want to stop, we can help.Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1-888-424-2975, www.aa.org LENNOXVILLE The Lennoxville and District Community Aid will be holding a Blood Pressure clinic on Tuesday, September 10 at 164 Queen Street, Suite #104, from 1:30 p.m.to 2:30 p.m.NORTH HATLEY The Lennoxville and District Community Aid will be holding a Blood Pressure clinic on Friday, September 6 at the Library, 165 Main St.North, from 10:00 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.LENNOXVILLE You are cordially invited to join us for the 18th Music Achievement Awards Jam and Celebration at \u201cThe Hut,\u201d A.N.A.F Unit 318, 300 St.Francis, Lennoxville on Saturday, September 28 from 3 p.m.to 9 p.m.  The recipients are Willie Fisk and Bubba Lacroix.LENNOXVILLE St.George\u2019s Parish Guild and Evening ACW invite you to enjoy refreshments when attending the Lennoxville Quilters\u2019 annual Quilt Show from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.on Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.at St.George\u2019s Church Hall, 84 Queen St., Lennoxville.Door prizes and raf?e of hand-made quilt.Admission charged and everyone welcome.STANSTEAD Fall Leaf Fair on Saturday, September 7, 9 a.m.to 11:30 a.m., at Christ Church Hall, 548 Dufferin, Stanstead.Sales tables, crafts,  attic treasures, homemade goodies.Please join us for coffee and treats.Everyone welcome.Thrift Shop open.BURY Centre Communautaire de Brookbury.There will be a Fundraiser Bingo Game at the Brookbury Hall on September 6 at 7 p.m.The address is 571 Route 255, Bury.Everyone is welcome.Come and have a fun evening.Information: Brenda 819-884-5984.LENNOXVILLE Annual Quilt Show, sponsored by the Lennoxville Quilters, on Friday, September 6, 10 a.m.to 5 p.m., and Saturday, September 7, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m., in St.George\u2019s Church Hall, 84 Queen St., Lennoxville.Admission $5.Refreshments by the Parish Ladies.Prizes, courses (beginners and advance quilters).SHERBROOKE Bowling.Are you up for something new?Come join us.Men and women needed.No experience necessary.Small balls \u2013 10 pins.A fun adult league.September to April, Thursday nights 6:30 p.m.to 9 p.m., at Centre Multi-Loisirs Sherbrooke, 1010 Fairmount Street, Sherbrooke.Call Everett Boynton 819-822-0286.RICHMOND Summer is waning and fall schedules are starting up.Join others at Richmond 50+ Club, meeting for the new season on Monday, September 9 starting at 1:30 p.m.at the Richmond Melbourne United Church, 247 Principale St.South.Military Whist will be enjoyed that day.For more info, please contact Bev at 819-826-3832.RICHMOND The Richmond Terry Fox Walk for cancer research will take place on Sunday, September 15 at 9 a.m.It will start at the corner of Craig and Principale streets! Everyone from 2 to 98 years old is welcome to show support for Terry Fox! The Richmond Canadian Legion will be having their Terry Fox Brunch that morning! Looking forward to see many of you! AYER\u2019S CLIFF Fall Brunch at Beulah United Church, 967 Main Street, Ayer\u2019s Cliff on Sunday, September 15 from 11 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.Come and enjoy a delicious meal of ham, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, homemade baked beans, pancakes with real maple syrup, toast, fruit salad, coffee, tea and juice.All are welcome.LENNOXVILLE  Hope Community Church invites the community to attend their Grand Opening Service on Sunday, September 8 at 10:30 a.m.to celebrate the newly renovated facility located at 102 Queen St., Lennoxville.  LENNOXVILLE   Hope Community Church,  102 Queen St., Lennoxville,  invites the community to attend their Annual Community Block Party on Sunday, September 8 from noon to 3 p.m.There will be music, kids activities, barbecue and bouncy castles.Everything is completely free of charge. For more information contact us at 819-822-2627 or email info@hcclennoxville.ca BURY The members of the Bury United Cultural Center invite you to two 500 card parties on Mondays, September 9 and September 23, at 2 p.m.at the Center.Admission charged; usual lunch and prizes included.Then on October 19, from 10 a.m.until 3 p.m., join us for the annual painting exhibition where local artists exhibit their talents, at two places, the Bury United Cultural Center and the Armoury Cultural Center.Lunch will be available at the Bury United Cultural Center for a modest cost.Please join us for these activities.NORTH HATLEY The Smartest Voice in the African Room: How food security and climate change offer a chance for environmental renewal (if only we learn how to listen to women).Awa Ba and Jonathon Ellison from our team at WaterforAfricanWomen.org will recount a recent meeting where they invited development experts from around the world to meet with the residents of one of the most under- served villages in Senegal, West Africa.Douglas Coutts (retired, UN World Food Program for Africa) will comment on the experts\u2019 response, versus the comments of a hilarious-grandmother-with-atti- tude.How is it that food security indicators are going in the wrong direction, while a handful of women\u2019s gardens are exploding with food?Sunday, September 8 at 10:30 a.m.(bilingual).UUEstrie, 201 Main St., North Hatley (upstairs).Info: 819-842-4146, www.uuestrie.ca, Facebook UU Estrie.All are welcome.RICHMOND Tea & Talks.Tuesday, September 10.Invited speaker: Céline Delorme from DIRA-Estrie.2 p.m.to 4 p.m.at RRHS (375 rue Armstrong).A social afternoon for seniors to get together.And talk! Bring a friend to make it double the fun.Free refreshments.LENNOXVILLE The I.O.O.F.Sawyerville Odd Fellows are hosting a Mechoui on Saturday, September 14 at 5 p.m.at the A.N.A.F.Unit 318 \u201cHut,\u201d 300 St.Francis Street, Lennoxville.Adults $20, children 5-12 $10.For tickets call Jerry Coates at 819-570-6385.Tickets are limited.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 Thursday, September 5, 2019 PAG E 11 classad@sherbrookerecord.com The Record 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.Garage Sales 340 Garage Sales 340 Fruits and Vegetables 240 FUNDRAISER AUCTION for the NORTH HATLEY LEGION 95 Jackson Heights, North Hatley on Saturday, September 7 at 10 a.m.Viewing: Sept.6 at 5 p.m.and Sept.7 at 9 a.m.TO BE SOLD: Collectibles, silverware, frames, antiques, tools, sporting goods, toys plus much more.View full listing on our Facebook page: NorthHatley.Legion.7 Something for everyone.All welcome.Canteen.Info: 819-842-2933 after 2 p.m.TOWNSHIPS\u2019 CRIER M A C D O N A L D \u2019 S FARM \u2013 Open S a t u r d a y , September 7 from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.Squash, beets, carrots, tomatoes, garlic.696 MacDonald Road.819-820- 8494.AYER\u2019S CLIFF MOVING SALE.Small hand tools, garden tools, lawn mower, ladders, air compressor, power washer, vintage water skis, life jackets, cross country skis, office furniture (2 desks, matching credenza and round board table with chairs, one computer desk), vinyl albums from 60\u2019s and 70\u2019s (country and dance music), vintage stereo system with 4 large speakers, cabinet, glass coffee table, wood coffee table, sewing machine, household items, dishes.S a t u r d a y , September 7, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m., at 3035 Round Bay Road, Ayer\u2019s Cliff.NORTH HATELY Barn Sale Fundraiser for the Piggery Theatre, 215 chemin Simard, Ste.Catherine de Hatley, J0B1W0, on S a t u r d a y , September 7 from 8 a.m.to 2 p.m., and Sunday, September 8 from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.Pyrex, furniture, toys, household items, Christmas decorations and much more.piggery- media@gmail.com.Follow The Sherbrooke Record sherbrookerecord @recordnewspaper on Facebook and Twitter! 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Fast and convenient! classad@sherbrookerecord.com Page 12 Thursday , September 5, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record By Derek Boshouwers Opting for an economical car no longer has to mean making big compromises, and the Nissan Kicks is Exhibit A.It edges close to being THE ideal vehicle for younger-generation buyers who want advanced tech, eye-catching colours and good fuel economy in a ride that can actually travel beyond city limits.That said, the challenge of attracting sufficient numbers of buyers in a demographic that buys fewer and fewer vehicles is a real one.Best not compromise Three trims are available for the 2019 Kicks: the S, SV and SR.In my view, the no-brainer is to go for the SR, which is not that much costlier than the lower trims and comes with quite a few functions, of both the essential and the fun varieties.As it happens, this SR trim is the one I drove for a week.Impossible not to have your attention drawn first to the two-tone roof Nissan has placed on its crossover, very effective at making the little Kicks stand apart on the road and in the mall parking lot.My tester was decked smartly in a dark blue body/white roof scheme, and it was quite a handsome affair.You can also choose a red, orange or metallic roof.The standard wheels are 16-inch, and this grows to 17 inches on the SV and SR.As we\u2019ve seen with the company\u2019s Juke, Nissan offers personalizable accessories through its Color Studio software.You can treat yourself to the Electronics package, for example, and give your Kicks exterior ground lighting, just like the luxury cars have.The Kicks sits on the company\u2019s V platform, also in use for the Versa and Sentra models.Unfortunately this platform is not designed to integrate all- wheel drive, so if you\u2019re considering a Kicks know that you\u2019re going to make do with front-wheel drive.The interior Inside, the environment is not as trendy as you\u2019ll find in some rival models, but it\u2019s certainly not a disappointment.The ergonomics are solid, construction quality is strong, the seating is comfortable and the relatively boxy shape of the model helps create a roomy space for occupants in both rows.In that respect the Kicks eats competitors like the flashy C-HR for lunch.You can opt for things like the remote starter if you like warming up your vehicle before climbing in during the winter, as well as keyless entry.My tester\u2019s cabin was all the more welcoming and positive because of the contrasting orange stitching that really pops in the black interior.Sometimes that\u2019s all it takes to liven things up\u2026 Once inside, attention is drawn to the big data screen in front the driver; there\u2019s also a tablet-like 7-inch touchscreen atop the central console, where you can make use of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.The front row occupants get four USB ports.The touchscreen is luminous and I found it nicely reactive.The screen\u2019s menus are simple and easy to use, which may well factor in for more than one buyer who\u2019s seen some of the older, less-ergonomic systems in place in some other models.Exclusive to the SR trim is an excellent 8-speed Bose Personal Plus audio system; it can be had with the SR Premium package.While globally the interior of the Kicks is a positive and well-designed environment, there are a few areas where it loses points.There are, for example, no closed storage spaces in the lower part of the central console, nor is there an armrest for the front passenger.These fall into the irritating-but-forgivable category, given the price point of the 2019 Kicks.In back, as mentioned there\u2019s enough space to welcome two medium-sized adults and keep them happy.In back of them, however, is a bigger positive.As in, the cargo area of this small SUV, which is higher in volume than many competitors.At 716 litres, the back section of the Kicks is simply superior to that of the C-HR and the new Kona, for example.Safety The new Kicks features an impressive array of advanced systems that a very short time ago were standard only on premium cars, for example an emergency braking system, blind spot monitor and collision alert.To the two higher trims, buyers can add more functions like the rear transversal alert.Beyond the tech systems, however, Nissan has also included safety-enhanc- ing features like the upgraded dipped- beam headlights that provide much better lighting than typically found in this price range.And of course the SUV comes with dynamic traction control which helps it recover when skidding or if it starts to lose control on a curve.My tester, the SR, is the only version of the Kicks to benefit from powertrain software with integrated dynamic control to improve the handling and behaviour of the SUV on the road.It includes active engine braking and active driving control, notably.Another reason not to compromise when choosing the trim you want\u2026 The mechanics The Nissan Kicks is powered by a 1.6L 4- cylinder delivering 122 hp and 114 lb-ft of torque.That power is sent to the front wheels via a CVT (continuously variable transmission).Don\u2019t bother perusing the options list for an all- wheel-drive system, there is none available.This, however, allows Nissan to keep the pricing of the Kicks down and edges fuel consumption down further, plus it\u2019s one of the reasons why that trunk space is so generous.Consumption Speaking of which, the official numbers are certainly excellent, and a major factor in drawing the interest of the model\u2019s target customers: 6.6L/100 km and 7.7L/100 km highway/city.Translated into the real world, I finished my week of city-biased driving with an average of 7.5L/100 km \u2013 more than respectable for a model in this category.No complaints here\u2026 On the road Generally the drive is a comfortable one, although at certain moments it does feel a little stiff (or sporty, depending on how you want to feel about getting bumped around a bit).Let\u2019s say the suspension is configured to deliver at least a modicum of pleasure to those who like their driving dynamics energetic, and don\u2019t mind making a wee sacrifice in terms of ride comfort.Ride quality is very good and I found nothing to moan about on smooth road surfaces.Straight-line acceleration is decent, helped by the fact that the Kicks weighs a relatively sprightly 1,215 kg (curb weight of the Toyota C- HR, by comparison, is 1,497 kg; the Hyundai Kona goes from 1,311 to 1,517 kg; and the Kia Niro weighs 1,409 kg).As mentioned, don\u2019t expect a velvety smooth ride from the suspension and relatively stiff body of the Kicks, but in that respect the SUV is also in sync with the crisp, responsive steering.The 2019 Nissan Kicks edges close to being the ideal vehicle for those working within a budget but who don\u2019t want to make any serious compromises touching on safety, advanced tech, cargo space and fuel economy.It helps that it\u2019s such a looker as well, if a two- tone roof is something you see as a plus and not a negative.There\u2019s really little buyers have to sacrifice from their wish-list to get this reasonably priced small SUV, unless you count luxury or massive interior space.In which case you wouldn\u2019t be looking in this category to begin with.And that\u2019s what makes the Kicks a compelling choice; this is a practical and personable city car that can also serve you well when you venture beyond city limits.2019 Nissan Kicks On the hunt for young car buyters PHOTO: D.BOSHOUWERS 1205 Wellington St.S.569-5959 563-0036 Have a problem?Talk to Fernand! Locally installed.Nationally guaranteed IMPORTS WELCOME HERE! 53664 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 Dear Annie: I cannot tell you how elated I was to read the letter from \u201cEating and Satis?ed.\u201d I, too, found success with intermittent fasting \u2014 even to the extent of losing more than a hundred pounds.The experts have found that going without food for 16 to 18 hours straight will facilitate faster weight loss by using up your glycogen stores.Unless you are an athlete, which most of us are not, one of the worst things you can do for your weight is to eat every few hours.I found success with the two most common forms of fasting: the 18-hour fast and the 24-hour fast.One month I will do the 18-hour fast, where I will ?nish eating for the day by 6 p.m.and not eat again until noon the following day.I can then eat as much as I reasonably want (the key is \u201creasonably\u201d) between noon and 6 p.m.The cycle starts again after supper and continues on a daily basis.The following month I switch to a 24-hour cycle, where I will eat whichever meal I choose, generally lunch, and then not eat again until I reach that meal hour 24 hours later \u2014 but only twice a week.My fasting during that cycle amounts to only eight to 10 days for the whole month total.Intermittent fasting has become the silver bullet that has killed my lifelong struggle with weight loss.The residual positives are that my cholesterol and blood pressure have gone down, my HDL\u2019s have shot up, and my LDL\u2019s have dropped dramatically, along with increased muscle tone and energy.I\u2019m 64 years old, and I now look like I\u2019m 40, and love the admiring looks from both men and women.Intermittent fasting has changed my life, and if I could stand on the street corner and shout from a pedestal, I would do it.Going without food for 18 or 24 hours is not as hard as you may think.I tried every diet plan available, including all those you see advertised on television that will cost you beaucoup bucks, and something free that was inside of me the whole time was the key to success.Thanks, Annie, for letting me share.\u2014 Skinny and Happy Dear Skinny and Happy: Yours is such a cool story.Thank you for sharing it.Dear Annie: This is in response to \u201cBrushless.\u201d It has been my experience that no amount of educating about disease, long-term damage, pictures or cost of repairs will motivate someone to brush their teeth \u2014 until they are ready.My teenage stepsons had just \u201clistened\u201d to another of their father\u2019s lectures on the subject.When it was ?nished, I asked, \u201cDo you know what that is on your teeth?\u201d I received a grudging, \u201cWhat?\u201d I answered, \u201cGerm poop.\u201d They both went immediately to brush their teeth (after almost gagging!), and they continued to do so on a fairly regular basis.\u2014 A Beginning Dear A Beginning: Congrats on getting your stepsons to brush their teeth.They will truly thank you when they are older.I hope your letter helps other parents who are desperate.\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.Fan of fasting Dear Annie Advertise in our Career Section Many Record readers expect to change employment within the next year.Shouldn\u2019t your ad be in The Record\u2019s Career Section?For reservations or further information, please call 569-9525 "]