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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 Friday , November 29, 2019 $1.50 + taxes 9 PM#0040007682 WEEKEND EDITION Lennoxville Elementary Christmas Basket campaign Health and social services scholarships still available Record Staff In July, the CIUSSSS de l'Estrie \u2013 CHUS, partnered with local educational institutions, set up a scholarship and work-study program to help address the labour shortage in the health sector.Of the 123 bursaries available, 60 applicants have qualified for the financial support.Until Dec.6, 63 scholarships are still available to future students who wish to apply to become a beneficiary attendant (PAB) or health and social services assistant (ASSS).To encourage students to take this CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 Students from Lennoxville Elementary School were busy this week getting ready for the school\u2019s Christmas Basket Campaign.Students from the Mixed Age Class spent the afternoon yesterday decorating the boxes that will be used to collect donations for the campaign.Their hope is to inspire generosity with the artful boxes.The school is collecting financial donations and non-perishable items for the Christmas baskets, which can be dropped off in the office at LES.the collection will continue until Monday, Dec.16.A message from the students: \u201cPlease remember those in need at this time of year and help us spread some Christmas cheer.\u201d COURTESY Review by Vincent Cuddihy Greta Thunberg is probably not a big fan of Michael Crichton\u2019s State of Fear (2004).But things have changed over the past fifteen years, so perhaps Crichton has altered his views as well.Crichton is best known as the author of several very popular books, some of which have been turned into highly successful films such as The Andromeda Strain, Rising Sun and most notably Jurassic Park.In State of Fear, Crichton uses a similar technique to that which he has exploited in some of his other works, combining elements of cutting edge science with a healthy (toxic?) dose of fiction.In this case, it is global warming that he sees as a phenomenon that could lead to serious errors in human attempts to deal with it.Here the villains are ecoterrorists who are trying to stage alarming events in an effort to panic people into providing financial support for a cash-greedy environmental lobby.One of the advantages of their activities is that they are occurring in remote parts of the planet, forcing the opposition led by John Kenner to travel long distances in small planes, giving Kenner a chance to explain why the global warming phenomenon should be taken with a grain of salt.Kenner is both a professor at MIT and an agent of the NSIA (National Security Intelligence Agency).The story is primarily told from the perspective of Peter Evans, a Los Angeles lawyer who works for George Morton, a wealthy philanthropist who is preparing to make a generous donation to the National Environmental Resource Fund (NERF).But after a trip to Iceland to meet a renowned climate scientist, Morton decides to hold off on the gift.When Morton crashes his Ferrari outside San Francisco, things really start to get complicated.Evans finds himself travelling to Antarctica and Arizona.In both places, his life is threatened by ecoterrorists trying to stage environmental disasters.Even back home in LA he is not safe.These passages are the best part of the book; Crichton really knows how to make a reader\u2019s hair stand on end as his characters are pushed to the precipice of calamity, only to be drawn back to safety by a combination of good luck, imaginative action and a stubborn will to survive.However, nothing compares with Evans\u2019s trip to Gareda, an island close to New Guinea where his group is captured by a tribe of cannibals who make Hannibal Lecter look like an epicure.Unfortunately, this is where Crichton lets his story go completely off the rails.The ecoterrorists are trying to trigger an underwater landslide which will result in a tsunami that will cause heavy damage in Hawaii and the west coast of North America.But what on earth has that got to do with trying to create sympathy for the global warming cause?And why does the tidal wave cause major damage on one side of the Pacific, but not on the other?The ironic thing is that State of Fear was published just a few months before the real earthquake that struck in the Indian Ocean caused tsunamis that wiped out close to a quarter of a million people on its perimeter.Crichton derives his title from Norman Hoffman, an eccentric former Sociology professor, in one of the story\u2019s few quasi-comic chapters.Hoffman has been given the bum\u2019s rush from a climate change convention.Evans manages to placate him by agreeing to listen to his explanation of why global warming has been portrayed as such a significant threat: it is the need for governments and industry to create a 'State of Fear' among citizens in order to keep them compliant when their freedoms are curtailed.The collapse of the Soviet Empire and the end of the Cold War had created a reduction in fear of nuclear destruction and the need to curtail individual liberty.Hoffman insists that climate change is being invoked as the new menace that can be used to justify restrictions on personal freedom.Crichton spells out his reasons for scepticism about global warming in an Author\u2019s Message at the end of the book.He also includes two appendices: one is an essay on \u201cWhy Politicized Science is Dangerous\u201d, the other is the sources of the data used in the graphs that Kenner and his colleagues employ to try to explain to the true believers that their faith in global warming may be misplaced.In the former, he compares the current approach to global warming to the eugenics movement of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, suggesting that both phenomena combined sloppy science with aggressive PR to convince people that there was a scientific problem in need of a political solution, when the problem was really political in nature.Crichton does not dispute that there are changes in global temperature patterns.But he objects to the casual use of terms like \u201ccatastrophe\u201d and \u201ccrisis\u201d to describe these changes.Nor is he convinced that greenhouse gases are the major source of whatever problem exists.He suggests that increased urbanization and deforestation might be the real enemies, so trying to force China to reduce carbon dioxide emissions may be a pointless endeavour.State of Fear is available in both regular and large print versions at the Lennoxville Library.Parents are reminded that our Saturday Story Time program will again be presented tomorrow at 10 am.Ben by Daniel Shelton Page 2 Friday , November 29, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Weather TODAY: CLOUDY HIGH -5 LOW -15 SATURDAY: SUNNY HIGH -8 LOW -16 SUNDAY: CLOUDY HIGH -5 LOW -10 MONDAY: SUNNY HIGH -4 LOW -6 TUESDAY: PERIODS OF SNOW HIGH -3 LOW -10 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.GO O D RE A D S Lennoxville library When heaven boils over Friday , November 29, 2019 Page 3 Legault said today that Pallister would be better off investing the money in French-language services in Manitoba or trying to keep NHL hockey player Dustin Byfuglien with the Winnipeg Jets.LOCAL NEWS The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com War of words between Legault and Pallister escalates over Manitoba's Quebec ads The Canadian Press Quebec Premier Francois Legault thinks his Manitoba counterpart has better things to spend his money on than advertisements aimed at wooing Quebec civil servants to the Prairies.Brian Pallister's government is rolling out a series of newspaper and electronic advertisements in Quebec that welcome government workers to move to Manitoba if they feel threatened by their province's ban on religious symbols in the workplace.Legault said today that Pallister would be better off investing the money in French-language services in Manitoba or trying to keep NHL hockey player Dustin Byfuglien with the Winnipeg Jets.He repeated his assertion that Quebec's secularism law is moderate, and less strict than similar measures in France, Switzerland and Germany.The law prevents government employees in positions of authority, such as teachers, judges and police officers, from wearing religious symbols such as hijabs or turbans on the job.Pallister took aim at the secularism law yesterday, saying Manitoba is looking for more bilingual civil servants and has no intention of policing what they wear.Éva-Senécal library closed on Sunday Record Staff The City of Sherbrooke would like to inform the public that the Éva-Sené- cal public library will be closed on Sunday, Dec.1 to allow electrical work to be carried out in the area.The library will resume normal operations on Dec 2.SQ has its eye on the road Record Staff Yesterday Sûreté du Québec police officers conducted a regional road safety operation in Montérégie, Es- trie and Centre-du-Québec.The operation involved officers, unit leaders, patrollers and partners, including Contrôle routier Québec, to intervene in the behaviours that contribute to collisions.Representatives of cities and municipalities are also invited as observers.Many road safety operations have therefore been carried out throughout the province with particular attention to the problem of distracted driving.Police officers were paying close attention to drivers at several intersections of the road network, both in urban and rural areas, in several municipalities in the Montérégie, Estrie and Centre-du- Québec.This type of operation is the result of an ongoing regional initiative to increase police visibility in order to encourage road users to adopt responsible behaviour.Continued police action, combined with more responsible driving by road users, reduces the number of collisions, injuries and deaths.The primary cause of collisions remains the person behind the wheel.Drivers must adopt responsible behaviour to make Quebec's roads safer.CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 training and stimulate their commitment to the CIUSSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS, other incentives are added to the $7,500 bursary, including a guaranteed job to ensure the success of their training.In addition, students can benefit from a work-study program offered with partner educational institutions.\"We are proud of our partnerships with the vocational training centres in our region.Through these, we provide students with the opportunity to gain paid work experience during their studies.The $7,500 bursary makes it easier for students to complete their studies and supports their entry into the labour market with secure employment and recognition of seniority accumulated during their studies,\" explained Myri- anne Lareau, Coordinator of Human Resources, Communications and Legal Affairs at CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS, in charge of personal and organizational development support.Health Valoris recovery plan will be made public soon Record Staff The Board of Directors of Sherbrooke\u2019s waste management facility Valoris adopted its 2019-2021 Recovery Plan yesterday afternoon.It was agreed with the elected officials and stakeholders present at the meeting on November 6, 2008 that the document should be adopted by the Valoris Board of Directors before being made public.The complete document will be sent to each of the Régie's member municipalities so that elected officials and senior management can take ownership of it.It will then be posted on the Valoris website for all citizens.\"I am proud that the Board of Directors has adopted the 2019-2021 Remedial Management Plan.The Valoris team, under the leadership of Acting Director General Denis Gélinas, has accomplished a colossal task in recent months to get it adopted today.The Plan gives an overview of the situation in which Val- oris finds itself today.The Plan sets out the path to follow in the coming months with concrete actions that will guide Val- oris on the path to sustainable profitability and finally succeed in its environmental mission in addition to the 3RV-E,\" explained Valoris President and Mayor of Sherbrooke Steve Lussier.Valoris has had financial difficulty recently, which led to discontent among the member municipalities served by the facility because of increases in added processing costs to make up the shortfall.\"The 2019-2021 Recovery Plan is rigorous and based on very specific data.It should also be remembered that the Plan is closely linked to the budget, which is conservative, but which allows Valoris to operate without fear of asking co-owners for another financial effort,\u201d commented Vice-President of Valoris, Robert Roy.\u201cI like how we did things.By being cautious, any additional income will help Valoris and we will be able to make decisions to ensure its future.\u201d The next step for the two partners, the City of Sherbrooke and the MRC du Haut-Saint-François, will be to study the plan and budget for its adoption in conjunction with all the municipal budgets that will also be adopted shortly.Fig.11 \u203a If this feels like a math test, visit mathliteracy.ca or call 1-800-303-1004.Math solves problems COURTESY SQ In 1972 the first United Nations Conference dedicated to the state of Nature took place in Stockholm.It spoke of the fragility of the planet\u2019s ecosystems and helped spur the expanding interest in conservation.The UN Environment Programme was created in the same year to promote sustainability and stewardship for the Earth.Seven years later, amidst growing concern about greenhouse-gas emissions, the First World Climate Conference was held in Geneva.This event was important because it laid out the internationally recognized concerns about climate change.Its Declaration stated: \u201cHaving regard to the all-pervading influence of climate on human society and on many fields of human activities and endeavour, the Conference finds that it is now urgently necessary for the nations of the world: (a) To take full advantage of man\u2019s [sic] present knowledge of climate; (b) To take steps to improve significantly that knowledge; (c) To foresee and prevent potential man- made [sic] changes in climate that might be adverse to the well-being of humanity.\u201d Over the next nine years there were further gatherings of scientists and governments, culminating in the establishment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.[tinyurl.com/history-climate-activities] Forty years after the Stockholm Conference, the Alliance of World Scientists (AWS) came together to issue a warning to the people of the world to take action.They expressed their concern in a preliminary paragraph: \u201cScientists have a moral obligation to clearly warn humanity of any catastrophic threat and to \u2018tell it like it is.\u2019 On the basis of this obligation and the graphical indicators presented below, we declare, with more than 11,000 scientist signatories from around the world, clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency.\u201d [tinyurl.com/aws-warning] It is some of those graphical indicators that I wish to share with you.They are important because they speak about more, much more, than just atmospheric change, which until now has received most of the attention.The graphs are divided into two groups: the first sets out the human activities that have changed our climate, and the second focuses on the impacts of those activities.A human population graph begins the first list.In 1979 there were 4.4 billion people on Earth, and now there are almost 7.8 billion, spelling out massive hurdles for our planet\u2019s ability to sustain life as we know it if we continue on this trajectory.Total fertility rate has dropped considerably since 1979 but is beginning to rise again.More than 220,000 babies are born each day \u2013 over 80 million each year.There are close to 4 billion ruminant animals (cows, sheep and others), belching huge quantities of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.Per capita meat production has risen sharply since 1979 (causing huge biodiversity loss).World Gross Domestic Product has risen 80.5% every 10 years \u2013 but remember that this reflects every kind of \u2018product\u2019, including cleaning up the devastation and pollution following disasters such as hurricanes and fires.And the graphs go on, covering tree loss globally and, specifically, in the Brazilian Amazon; fossil fuel consumption, which overshadows the advances made in renewable energy; and air transportation, which increased from half a billion flights in 1979 to almost 4 billion in 2019.(A small percentage of humanity take those flights.) Individuals\u2019 carbon emissions are continuing to rise, fossil fuel subsidies are going up obscenely, and carbon pricing has crashed.The only good news has been more divestment from fossil fuel stock.What have been the impacts of these changes?Atmospheric carbon dioxide has increased from 336ppm in 1979 to 413ppm in 2019.Methane and nitrous oxide \u2013 another greenhouse gas \u2013 have risen steadily, bringing surface temperatures to new heights.This alone defines our emerging climate crisis.In the last 20 years in particular there has been massive loss of ice in Greenland, the Arctic and the Antarctic, leading to higher and warmer oceans.Global glaciers, a major source of fresh water, have melted significantly, giving a billion people less security for their water needs.At the same time, ocean acidification continues, with disastrous consequences for coral reefs and other marine life.Finally, the graphs spell out the repercussions of extreme heat and fires.Sound bad?It is.Do you think going out to buy discounted things on Black Friday is a good deal?It\u2019s not.Make Black Friday a Buy Nothing Day! Over-consumption is both a symptom of the poverty of our inner lives and a direct threat to having a vibrant, balanced planet on which to live \u2013 and thrive.[tinyurl.com/buy-nothing-day-2019] Page 4 Friday , November 29, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Things feel reconciled\u2026 but for the reminders By John Allore Last year at this time I wrote about Is- abeau, the survivor of a brutal July 2000 sexual assault in Sainte-Foy, Quebec.Recently Isabeau found out that I\u2019d taken up boxing as a recreational activity.So, she messaged me to say that she had been boxing for years: \u201cMy punching bag is always better than my shrink.And never forget to tape your hands before.never.Ok, sometimes don\u2019t tape your hands.just feel it.\u201d A colleague at work told me that this is a common reaction from sexual assault survivors; they often take up combat sports.And Christina would know; she\u2019s the former director of my local rape crisis center here in North Carolina.Actually, I hired Christina to be my protégé to take over for me when I retire.She is infinitely patient and knowledgeable.Two years ago, when I first wrote a column for 16 Days of Action, the writing was largely about the 1978 murder of my sister, Theresa in the Townships, and how many things still had not changed.That piece was used as the writing sample I provided to the person who is now my literary agent in New York City.By this time next year - if everything goes as planned - I\u2019ll have a book out which will go into greater detail on the murder of Theresa.It will be my final word on the affair.I recently learned that a Bishop\u2019s criminology professor was using Theresa\u2019s case as course material in their class.Many students were shocked that they had never heard of the horrible events that occurred on their college campus in the late seventies.A lot of research goes into the construction of a book project.And not all of it ends up in the final draft.Here\u2019s another story from Sherbrooke that many of you may not know.I tried to weave it into the book, but sometimes, all the pieces don\u2019t come together the way you want them to.On September 18th, 1992 a serial predator left his home in downtown Sherbrooke and took a bus to Montreal.In the afternoon he went to a downtown sex-shop and bought a very large vibrator, reportedly the size of a man\u2019s forearm.That evening the man stalked 22-year-old Chantal Brochu at a local Outremont bar.Later the man followed Brochu out of the establishment, waited until she had separated from her friends, dragged her into some bushes adjacent to a church, then raped her with the vibrator, and strangled her to death with a coat hanger.The man later confessed the crime to a fellow inmate while serving a sentence in Sherbrooke.In December 1994 police arrested 38-year-old Robert Leblanc.In 1996 Leblanc was given a life sentence.The case was prosecuted by France Charbonneau.Charbonneau was rewarded for her efforts on this case, as well as for her work which lead to the life sentence imprisonment of Quebec gang leader, Maurice \u201cMom\u201d Boucher.In 2004 she was made a Superior Court judge.In 2011, then premier of Quebec, Jean Charest appointed Charbonneau Chair of the Commission of Inquiry into the Construction Industry of Quebec, today referred to as The Charbonneau Commission.Charbonneau\u2019s success may never have been achieved were it not for the brave work of three Sherbrooke young women.Though Leblanc had confessed, the Crown\u2019s case hinged on the testimony of three sexual assault survivors who came forward to testify that they too had been attacked by Leblanc in the fall of 1994.Each of these survivors described how their assailant had grabbed them from behind, dragged them to an isolated spot and began choking them.When Charbon- neau asked one of the women if she saw her assailant in the courtroom, the woman pointed at Leblanc and said, \u201cthat\u2019s him.\u201d The ghosts of your past never leave you.The Vietnam war author, Tim O\u2019Brien refers to this as \u201cThe Things They Carried\u201d.I\u2019ve also heard it called, \u201cthe confines of memory.\u201d I frequently return to the Eastern Townships.Today things feel reconciled, but there are always reminders.I love poking through Louise Penny novels at Black Cat Books.A stroll through the Lennoxville campus is lovely, Theresa\u2019s locker is still there in the basement of the Nicolls building, number 073.You can cut across the back campus to your room at The Paysanne via the golf course.The frozen body of 25-year-old Jacques Turcotte was found here in the winter of 1978.The Lion is a great place for a drink.It\u2019s changed.Back in the day, the basement bar was all that was accessible to students.In January 1983 a Bishop\u2019s student was attacked in the Lion parking lot, the woman was dragged toward a waiting car, but managed to escape.Sometimes I\u2019ll stay at a friend\u2019s cottage on Lake Memphremagog.I love picking up supplies at the Magog Metro before heading south.In the fall of 1982 a woman was hunted leaving the Grosse Pomme, chased up the stairs to her apartment, then choked and raped.The apartment is gone, it is now the Metro grocery parking lot.Driving along Chemin des Pères, to your left is a spectacular view of the lake.Look to your right, that\u2019s where Louise Cami- rand\u2019s body was found.John Allore has worked in victim advocacy since 2002.He maintains the website, Who Killed Theresa?, one of the first crime blogs on the internet which details the investigation into the unsolved murder of his sister, Theresa Allore.His memoire - co-written with his writing partner, Patricia Pearson - is scheduled to be published by Penguin Random House in the fall of 2020 HELP & RESOURCES: CAVAC (Crime Victims Assistance Centre) : (819)820-2822 (877)822-2822 http://www.cavac.qc.ca/english/network/es- trie/index.html CRCVC (Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime): https://crcvc.ca/ POLICE (Estrie): (819) 821-5555 16 Days of Action Alliance of world scientists issue bleak warning Douglas Nadler EDITOR\u2019S NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE INCLUDES DETAILS OF VIOLENT CRIMES, SOME OF WHICH ARE OF A SEXUAL NATURE. By Revs Mead Baldwin, Rabbi Boris Dolin Lee Ann Hogle, and Rev.Carole Martignacco 1) I am a puzzle person and some of my favourites are logic puzzles.I loved math as a child, and was probably the only one in class who liked the problems that began: If a train leaves Montreal at 9 a.m., and a second train leaves Sherbrooke half an hour later, at what time would they cross paths in Granby?Sometimes in these puzzles a series of statements are made and only one correct answer will make sense.Often trial and error is needed.Eventually every piece of the puzzle makes logical sense.There is great satisfaction in solving a puzzle based on reason.I wish life were like that.Why does the top one percent of the population earn so much money and pay so little tax?Why do people ignore years of scientific study about climate change and trust anecdotal stories to guide them?By what logic do some families claim royal status and privilege, and never have to work, while others of greater talent are relegated to poverty?50 years after the Civil Rights movement in the United States why is voter suppression still happening?Why do simple precepts like \"love God and love your neighbour\" too end up as rule books, with thousands of do and don'ts, filled with harsh judgments?Modern life can be complicated, especially when people ignore truth and facts.When I solve a logic puzzle there is one answer that makes sense.I wish sometimes our world life was more like that too.2) The core religious text of Judaism, contrary to popular belief is not the Torah, or the Old Testament.It is the Talmud.This ancient text, a collection of the writings and conversations of the rabbis about Jewish law and tradition is a wonderful yet complicated mix of laws, questions, tales, and logic puzzles that sometimes reads more like a math problem than a religious text.There are stories, jokes, arguments, some long winded philosophizing and endless questions that are laid out on the pages of these books.While one could argue that the ultimate purpose of the Talmud is to take the words of the Bible and figure out how to make them relevant and practical in our daily lives, it is interesting in that it does not necessarily provide all of the answers to the many questions that it asks.Sometimes a question will be asked about a certain practice or idea, there are conversations back and forth, challenges and more questions, and then before we have the pleasure of receiving a final answer, the rabbis move onto another topic entirely.At first read this can be quite frustrating, but to ask so many questions and not always receive an answer serves as an important lesson for us.We often live our lives seeking out answers to the challenges we encounter in our daily lives, in our relationships, or sometimes simply about how and why the world works the way that it does.We might think that having these answers will allow us to feel settled and at peace since it is a good feeling to have \u201cfigured things out\u201d.Yet sometimes making sure that we are always asking questions and that we live more for the search not the answer invites us to stay open to the idea that there is always something bigger than ourselves, something we will never understand.In some ways this is the essence of faith, that simple fact that we don\u2019t have easy answers for everything.We should continue to ask questions and be curious, to look at and explore what is around us, and make sure that we continually find awe in this world and in each other.3) When you program computers for most of your life you learn to be very logical yet logic is not the solution to all problems.Machines cannot process inconsistency and ambiguity.Herein lies the trouble with thinking we can automate just about anything: from self-driving cars to legal documents.The bio-metric social services system of India named Aadhaar has been set up to gather bio-metric data on all citizens and assign each person a unique number.Once inscribed each citizen can access a full range of social services, some qualifying for food supplements for example.The new system was designed to eliminate chronic problems of fraud, thereby directing funds to where they are most needed.Nowadays you may live in the most remote area of India and yet you will be afforded the same benefits as those in more urban areas.That is if the internet connection is working that day and your bio-metric data has not been lost.Unfortunately these things do happen, in which case no amount of begging, shouting or the showing of documents will sway the local authorities.Recent cases have reported that would- be recipients have actually starved waiting for the fix.The new system is very logical.It creates greater equity on the whole, but logic alone creates a cruel, hard world.Logic, at its worst, removes the element of empathy and mercy that is an essential part of our humanity.Human beings have been known to exhibit bravery beyond reason, ingenuity that defies explanation and generosity in the face of personal poverty.These characteristics defy logic, yet are some of the most endearing and inspiring qualities of our species.By all means let us be logical, but let us always leave room for the exceptions.A world without empathy is not a world I care to be part of.4) In an age of gaslighting, fake news and false facts, opinions masquerade as truth and appeals to subjective bias serve to reinforce our own prejudices.Such mental hijinks that defy both gravity and logic are exhausting.I miss clear reason, rationales, step- by-step processes, thoroughly tested proofs.Logic seems all too often the more noticeable by its absence.Which is not to say it's always the right or only way to think.My own defiance of logic came early on, from loving both math and art.Long before right/left brain theory, you could be messy in the art lab, but orderly in writing class.If you began with a well- conceived thesis, strong enough to carry whatever development followed, you might conclude an essay with more clarity than you began.All in long-hand, in pages resembling \"chicken-scratch\" - lines out of sequence, words crossed out, others scribbled in the margins, arrows repositioning phrases and whole paragraphs.As my clergy colleagues on this Open Spirit team will attest, when we write together, mine is the messiest process.Eventually I may get there, but the path is rarely sequential.Though I've spent more time in the office, I'm easily at home in the studio, where the challenge is to approach the easel with open mind.Exploring the very different \"logic\" of shape, line, form and colour, where vision might simply emerge or the materials themselves reveal their subject.Art thrives on this more spontaneous, non-linear, out-of-se- quence mode.I once stood before a high school notice board, weighing the choice between the next level of higher math or the chance to study with a visiting artist.Art, I imagined, made more room for the heart.Years later I learned in an education seminar how, in the evolution of the human brain, undifferentiated cells that form the brain stem arise from an embryonic center that eventually becomes the heart.Perhaps if our species continues long enough, in another round of evolution heart and mind may learn to function more harmoniously, giving birth to an ever more coherent kind of logic.Proust said: \"The heart has its reasons, that reason knows nothing of.\" Here's to all that is really true yet defies rational explanation.One word, four voices - and now it's your turn: What significance do you give to logic in your life?Rev.Mead Baldwin pastors the Waterville & North Hatley pastoral charge; Rabbi Boris Dolin leads the Dorshei-Emet community in Montreal; Rev.Lee Ann Hogle ministers to the Ayer's Cliff, Magog & Georgeville United Churches; Rev.Carole Martignacco, Unitarian Universalist is retired from ministry with UUEstrie and now resides in St.Andrews by- the-Sea NB, but keeps one foot in the Townships by continuing with this column.The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday , November 29, 2019 Page 5 ALEXANDER GALT CHRISTMAS BASKET CAMPAIGN 2019 : The AGRHS Christmas basket campaign has been a long-standing tradition in the community.Over the years we have been fortunate in being able to rely on several partners and community members to help us fill the baskets with some staples and all the trimmings of a holiday meal.Thanks to great success last year, this holiday season we will continue to focus on raising funds rather than food items (any such donations will be taken to the local food bank), baskets will be created from the funds received.With the help of our local partner Lennoxville\u2019s Provigo Robert Lafond, we are able to create baskets filled with daily necessities, holiday essentials and fresh produce.Your overwhelming support has allowed us to move forward to better answer the needs of the community and we thank you.The baskets will benefit families from Alexander Galt Regional High School sector (elementary and high school).We hope we can continue to rely on your support, as it remains very important for the success of our Christmas basket campaign.Please, make cheques payable to (tax receipts for donations of $10 and over will be issued): AGRHS Christmas Basket Campaign and mail to: AGRHS, P.O.Box 5002, 1700 rue College, J1M 1Z9 Thank you for your generosity! Deadline: Dec ember 13, 201 9 one column, four voices Open to the Spirit Today\u2019s word: Logic By Brad Poulos Lecturer - Entrepreneurship & Strategy; Ambassador for Cannabis Education, Ryerson University The Quebec government has dragged its feet on cannabis legalization from the moment Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a task force to study the subject three years ago.Its recent decision to raise the legal age for cannabis consumption to 21 is simply bad policy, poorly thought out.It\u2019s also very likely to further thwart primary legalization objectives, which were to keep cannabis out of the hands of children and youth and take the profits out of the hands of illegal vendors, particularly organized crime.Policy has to be coherent at all levels of government to work.Achieving federal objectives across the country means that the nascent legal market must capture the vast share of cannabis consumption, and that the illicit market, also known as the \u201cblack\u201d or \u201clegacy\u201d market, must be significantly marginalized in the short term and ultimately eliminated altogether.Keep in mind this illicit market is a fierce competitor, and the cannabis enthusiast has been well-served by it for decades.Users feel little stigma in frequenting it, which they still do 80 to 85 per cent of the time.It competes well on the key market variables: price, selection, quality, safety and access.Government policy at all levels must be aligned with the primary objectives, otherwise this great social experiment will fail, at least in some areas.And that will leave all members of society, users and non-users, worse off.Feds set cannabis policy The federal government sets policy related to production of cannabis and derived products, including what formulations can be sold, in what packages and at what strengths and sizes, and how they can be promoted.As with alcohol and tobacco, it\u2019s left to the provinces to determine age limits, retail policy and where you can consume cannabis.This inevitably leads to a mishmash of retail and online distribution frameworks and varying levels of permissiveness in terms of consumption.Perhaps surprisingly, Quebec has been among the most reluctant to embrace legalization given that it\u2019s taken a vastly different approach on the distribution of alcohol in the province.The federal government can be criticized for some inconsistency in its policy relating to its original goals, most notably taxation that raises product prices, and the extreme packaging, branding, advertising and other restrictions.Those restrictions stymie licensed entities as they try to compete with robust, capable and popular black market purveyors of all things cannabis.The new product formulations coming with the second step of cannabis legalization pertaining to edibles, topicals, concentrates and all kinds of other products should help to attract customers to the legal framework, evening the playing field somewhat.But don\u2019t count the illicit market out yet.Canadians have been among the world\u2019s most ardent cannabis users for some time.On the eve of legalization, 26.9 per cent of Canadians aged 15-24 had used cannabis in the previous quarter, a figure that has stayed relatively flat in the year since.Quebec move will help the black market On Jan.1, 2020, Quebec will raise the age limit for purchasing or consuming legal cannabis from 18 to 21, the highest in the country.This shuts out current legal users aged 18, 19 and 20, pushing them to illegal sellers who already enjoy a price and point-of-presence advantage over legal players, along with their advantage in product variety.The ostensible motivation for the age change is to reduce harm to young people, but there\u2019s strong evidence that this policy will do the opposite.It is becoming common knowledge that high levels of usage of cannabis by those under age 25 increases risk of permanent cognitive and emotional effects.There is also ample evidence that prohibition, of cannabis in particular, isn\u2019t the way to reduce usage by youth.Previous legalization initiatives in the United States have shown that access does not increase youth usage.Education, not prohibition, is the best way to ensure that young people use any restricted substance responsibly.That includes access to the cannabis stores by youth of a reasonable age to interact with and purchase from certified, knowledgeable staff.Quebecers already consume less cannabis than almost all other Canadians.Whether this is the cause or the effect of the Quebec government\u2019s lacklustre efforts at making cannabis available to consumers is moot, but it raises questions about what problem Quebec is addressing with this change.Quebec and Ontario have opened a mere 21 and 24 stores respectively (to serve eight million and 14 million residents), which is one of the reasons for the slow uptake of legal cannabis in the first year of legalization.Quebec\u2019s new policy solves no apparent problems, but does work at cross purposes to federal government policy that has been principally designed to minimize harm.It\u2019s a potential boon to illicit market players, and why the government of Quebec doesn\u2019t recognize that is difficult to comprehend.Brad Poulos does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.EDITORIAL Page 6 Friday , November 29, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Quebecers already consume less cannabis than almost all other Canadians.Recording Secretaries / Minute Takers: Thank you for all you do At the end of the Lester B.Pearson school board Council of Commissioners Meeting, on Nov.25, it was mentioned that the Recording Secretary (Minute Taker), was leaving.That said, for over 50 years I have attended various types of meetings and whenever the subject of who is taking the Minutes is raised , there is usually dead silence or a collective groan.It cannot be emphasized enough how important the minutes of a meeting are.Besides providing structure and driving action, minutes offer legal protection.Minutes are considered legal documents by auditors, the tax department and the courts.According to one source: \" legal experts will maintain that if an action isn't in the minutes, it didn't happen.\" If I ever decide to write a book on Quebec's education system, I will have many minute-takers / recording secretaries to thank.CHRIS EUSTACE MONTREAL Letters Quebec is wrong to raise its legal cannabis age to 21 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 FAX: 819-821-3179 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com WEBSITE: www.sherbrookerecord.com SHARON MCCULLY PUBLISHER (819) 569-9511 MATTHEW MCCULLY MANAGING EDITOR (819) 569-6345 GORDON LAMBIE ASSOCIATE EDITOR (819) 569-6345 SERGE GAGNON CHIEF PRESSMAN (819) 569-4856 JESSE BRYANT ADVERTISING MANAGER (450) 242-1188 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One of the best parts of snowshoeing is that it\u2019s a fun activity for the whole family, including pets! Of course, your family can get a good cardio workout and enjoy the winter terrain.But by including your furry friends, you can watch your pet play in the snow and make the snowshoeing experience even more enjoyable.To learn more, we sought out an expert pet lover for more info.Meet Dr.Heather James, veterinarian and medical director at Feltham Animal Hospital and Central Saanich Animal Hospital in Victoria, BC, Canada.Heather is also a fitness enthusiast and enjoys the outdoors, including snowshoeing in places like Dakota Ridge and Tetrahedron Range in Sechelt, B.C.Benefits of Snowshoeing With A Pet Dr.James shares some benefits for bringing your furry friends/family members along on your snowshoeing outings.James began, \u201cThere are many health benefits to snowshoeing with your pet.Time spent outdoors and with your family (pets included) is good for stress levels.\u201d The outdoors in winter can be an awe-in- spiring place.For dogs, snowshoeing provides the opportunity to experience new smells, new sounds, and unique textures.With the change in seasons, these sensors change, which is stimulating for pets.The snow also provides a new environment for play.There are fresh animal tracks to smell, a bird call overhead, or a stick to play with submerged in the snow.For people, mental stimulation can be similar.It\u2019s sensory.We can experience the beauty of nature through sound, smell, sight, and touch.We hear the running of a stream, smell the scent of pine, see the colors of the sunset, and feel the crunching beneath our snowshoes.In all, these come together to provide mental health benefits by reducing stress and having fun.Physical Health Benefits In addition to the mental health benefits above, there are physical health benefits.Snowshoeing is an active sport, and the depth of snow increases the workout.James says, \u201cThe physical exercise will also promote good lean body mass that we know will extend your dog\u2019s healthy lifespan.\u201d For people, snowshoeing with your pet can help us keep fit too.Pets help motivate us to get out there, despite the weather conditions.James says, \u201cI always say dogs are our best personal trainers as we have a duty to take them out for exercise and play, something we need for ourselves but often goes by the wayside in lieu of other responsibilities.\u201d Since snowshoeing is a low-impact activity, people and dogs of all ages and abilities can benefit (with a vet/doctor\u2019s approval).Companionship Dogs also can bring people together.As James puts it, \u201cGoing snowshoeing with your dog will often lead to invitations for family or friends to go too, so it is a social time.You will likely meet other dog owners out on the trail.Social interaction is important for both us and our dogs.Your dog will be extra tired from the energy used so you\u2019ll have a calm evening to relax\u201d.However, each dog is different, and it\u2019s essential to know preferred interaction levels too.If your dog (or you) doesn\u2019t prefer interacting with others on the trail, snowshoeing with your dog still allows time for both of you to bond and have fun together.In a practical sense, pets as a companion can also be a protector and provide support.There are some considerations to snowshoeing alone, and pets can be a buffer for that.In the event of an emergency, having a furry companion with you could end up saving your life.Tips For Snowshoeing With Pets James regularly goes snowshoeing with her dog Dottie and shared her tips on how to snowshoe with your pet safely and properly.Get Your Animal Checked It is recommended to make sure that your dog doesn\u2019t have any significant medical issues, such as arthritis or dehydration before you go trekking in the snow.Especially for longer, multi-day trips, you may want to ask your veterinarian if such a big trip is right for your dog.The other beneficial advice your veterinarian would be able to provide is a list of first aid supplies that you should pack.Many veterinary clinics sell small pet first aid kits that have things you may need along the way.Stamina For Snowshoeing Most dog breeds will do well on a snowshoeing trip, although some shorter- legged dogs may struggle more in the deep soft snow.You want to make sure your dog\u2019s stamina fits with the duration of your trip.Remember that the same distance snowshoeing is not the same distance hiking.Snowshoeing can feel a lot longer than the same trail in summer since snow is harder to walk in and requires more effort.Larger dogs with good athletic stamina will be great snowshoeing companions.Clothing and Feet Some dogs with very short hair will get chilly in the cold weather.Short-haired dogs may appreciate a jacket while they are out, but not all dogs require one.Short periods in cold weather can help determine your specific dog\u2019s requirements.Dogs can also be sensitive on their feet or get snowballs in the fur between their toes.If this occurs, you can buy boots from most pet stores.You will want to make sure the boots aren\u2019t on too tight and grip on the bottom.It\u2019s recommended to test a jacket and boots on short trips in the park or around the block first.Testing them helps ensure they are the right fit, and no snowballs are developing under the jacket or within the boots.For safety reasons, it can be beneficial to put a bell on your dog\u2019s collar, so it is easier to find them.Bear bells or collar bells can be found in outdoor stores or pet stores.These may also deter wildlife if you\u2019re worried about altercations.Deep Snow or Trails dog far away in snow (Grizzy)Dogs with longer legs can do well in deep snow, but it is certainly more manageable with a bit of snowpack on the trail.In wet snow, you will need to be mindful.As mentioned above, dogs with very soft coats can experience snowballs.Snowballs are where the snow can ball up and become a hindrance.Clipping the hair shorter or putting boots with grip on the bottom can help prevent snowballs in the fur.For the first time snowshoeing with your pet, Dr.James says, \u201c[Go] a shorter trip to see if your dog likes the snow and see how they recover after.It is normal for them to be tired after, but you don\u2019t want them to be sore.Just as with a human, you\u2019d want to know you feel fine doing a day trip before you committed to a multi- day trip.\u201d Nutrition and Hydration Dry dog food packs well as it is lighter than wet food.You\u2019ll want to encourage your dog to eat regularly, as they will need the energy.Treats can be helpful as well to encourage eating or focus your dog\u2019s attention away from hazards like wildlife that they may want to chase.Water is vital to pack! Your pet will need more water to make up with the losses associated with the high level of exercise.The beauty of snow is that your pet can drink if thirsty.However, you\u2019ll still want to stop regularly to ensure your dog stays hydrated.Pet-Friendly Trails/Routes It\u2019s recommended to look up snowshoe trails in your region for pet-friendly policies.James notes, \u201cYou will want to make sure that the trail is dog-friendly and whether they need to be on a leash or not.\u201d Leashing will be mandatory in some areas where you would go snowshoeing, so it is best to look for any posted rules.James continues, \u201cI prefer dogs to be on a leash if they are prone to running off as it is likely you\u2019ll see wildlife out on the trail.If their recall is good and you can be certain they\u2019ll come when called a good run through the snow is a great workout for a dog.\u201d Also, if you are going for a multi-day trip and staying in cabins, do your research for a pet-friendly cabin.Overall Taking your pet snowshoeing with you can provide health benefits as well as companionship for you and your pet.Just remember to follow the tips above for a fun and safe outing, because as Dr.James mentions, \u201cDogs are great companions for snowshoeing as it is great exercise and they are adorable for snowy photo opportunities.She adds, \u201cWhen it comes to snowshoeing with your cat, a cat is a great companion for laying on your lap when you get back from your trek.\u201d Reprint with Permission from Snowshoe Magazine Local Sports For the first time snowshoeing with your pet, Dr.James says, \u201c[Go] a shorter trip to see if your dog likes the snow and see how they recover after.Friday , November 29, 2019 Page 7 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Christine Blanchette A Runner\u2019s Mind Bene?ts & tips for snowshoeing with pets Page 8 Friday , November 29, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Friday , November 29, 2019 Page 9 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com BromeCounty News Jesse Bryant Sales Manager Let our readers know about your products & services Tel.: 450-242-1188 Fax: 450-243-5155 email: jbryant@sherbrookerecord.com Page 10 Friday , November 29, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam Death Death Death Death Death Wanda Joan Cook (nee Wilson) A golden light has stopped shining with the passing of Wanda Joan Cook (nee Wilson) on November 26, 2019.She will be deeply missed by her children; Karen (Gilles) and Randall (Sue); grandchildren: Ryan and Mitchell; along with many other devoted family and friends.Mom was predeceased by her parents: Stan and Helen Wilson; husband: Austin Cook; and brother: Bruce.Mom lived life passionately with a great love of people, animals, music, des Canadiens, gardens and politics.It is inconceivable to think of life without her, nonetheless, we will carry with us her grace, wit, kindness and compassion.  We thank the staff at the London Residence for their unfailing patience, care and understanding with our mom.We thank the palliative care unit of the Hotel Dieu who were entrusted with her care during her final days.Lastly, a special thanks to Sue, a lifelong friend, and Bob Judge for their constant presence, support, love and loyalty during a most difficult time.We will be forever grateful to all of these beautiful people.There is to be no funeral.Interment will be at a later date.Donations to Blue Seal or any animal shelter of your choice would honor her memory immeasurably.  CASS FUNERAL HOMES PHONE: 819-564-1750 3006 College St., Sherbrooke QC FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca Death Death Jarrod Alan Sharman Surrounded by his beloved wife and family, Jarrod Alan Sharman passed away peacefully at the age of 45 Friday, Nov.22, 2019 at the CHUS Fleurimont following a brief but devastating illness.Son of Allan Sharman and Beverly Dobb of North Hatley, he leaves to mourn his loving wife and best friend Tara McCully, daughter of Ralph and Sharon McCully, his brother Wesley (Cynthia Allen), and sister Amy (Mike Wolfe); brothers-in-law Aaron McCully (Roxanne Lister); Andrew McCully (Stephanie Bouthilier); Matthew McCully; and sister-in law Leslie McCully (Jeff Nichols).He was the much-loved and treasured uncle to 18 nieces and nephews, who called him simply \u2018Uncle\u2019.He will be sadly missed by his colleagues and students at Alexander Galt Regional High School where he was a teacher, friend and coach of basketball and soccer teams.He was the former president of the Lennoxville Curling Club, an active member of the Lennoxville Golf Club and a ready volunteer who offered his considerable talents willingly.He positively influenced the lives of so many young people as a teacher, coach and mentor at Alexander Galt Regional High School and previously at Andrew Stuart Johnson High School in Thetford Mines.Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Nov.29 at Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College Street, Lennoxville.A funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov.30 at 11 a.m.at the Lennoxville United Church, 6 Church St., Lennoxville, followed by a reception at the Lennoxville Curling Club.A Jarrod Sharman scholarship fund has been set up at Alexander Galt Regional High School.In lieu of flowers, donations to Alexander Galt Regional High School (notation Jarrod Sharman Scholarship) will be gratefully accepted.Hartley Bernard Doyle (1937-2019) Passed away after a brief illness at the Wales Home on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the age of 82 in the presence of his family.  He will be sadly missed by his daughter Sandra (Gerry), son Jim (Rose), and was predeceased by his son Jeff.Hartley was the cherished grand - father of Scott James (Jacqui), Kelly (Jude), Justin (Audrey) and Hillary.He will also be missed by his sister Hazel (Reg), late brother Clinton (Haroldine), brother Leslie (Mona), as well as many nieces and nephews.   Visitation will take place at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College Street, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville), Quebec on Sunday, December 1, 2019 from 2 p.m.to 5 p.m.and on Monday, December 2, 2019 from 11 a.m.to 12 p.m.The funeral service will follow at 12 p.m.in the Cass Funeral Home Chapel.  A private family burial will take place at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wales Home Foundation would be appreciated by the family.CASS FUNERAL HOMES 3006 College St., Sherbrooke QC PHONE: 819-564-1750 FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca Ernest (Joe) Benoit Passed away suddenly at the CHUS on Thursday, November 14th, 2019 at the age of 78.Husband of Shirley Page Benoit.He leaves behind his children: Jackie (Sylvie Robert), Laura (Andy Williams), Jo-Ann (Daniel Dubois), Linda (Claude Hebert) and Timothy (Pat Blanchard).Also, 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.As per Joe\u2019s wishes, there will be no services.William H.Glavin 1942-2019 Passed away peacefully at the CHUS Hôtel-Dieu, on Friday, November 22, 2019 at the age of 77.He was predeceased by his parents Merrill Glavin and Doreen Filmore.He leaves to mourn his daughter Laure Lee (Marco Bagaso), son Keith Davidson, brothers Michael (Donna), Kenneth (Lynn), Donald (Sue), Lawrence and sisters Jean (Philip), Elaine (late Renald) and Zelda (Yvon).He also leaves to mourn his grandchildren Jacob and Aiden, along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.A funeral service and burial will be held at a later date.CASS FUNERAL HOMES 3006 College St., Sherbrooke QC PHONE: 819-564-1750 FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca BLAKE, Bertram \u2013 January 1, 1926 \u2013 November 29, 2018.Little did we know that day, God was going to call your name.In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same.It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.You left us peaceful memories, Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You are always by our side.Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same.But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.Always remembered, forever loved BRENDA, RHODA AND DAN DARYL, VENESSA, DAMIEN KELLY, FRANCOIS, CONNOR ALEX, MIRIAM MACKAY, (Alden) Mabel \u2013 1919-2016 \u2013 In fond memory of my good friend who entered into eternal rest November 29, 2016.I miss the good times we shared together.Love, THEDA McADAMS, Irene \u2013In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother, and now a great-grandmother, who passed away on November 24, 1986.We do not need a special day, For you to be in our thoughts, That special day is every day.Always remembered by your loving family, BERNICE, CARMELLE, CLAUDE AND PHILIPPE The Record production@sherbrookerecord.com Friday , November 29, 2019 Page 11 Church Services Anglican Presbyterian United United LENNOXVILLE  Saint George\u2019s Anglican Church, Lennoxville, 84 Queen Streeet.On the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Sundays we have Holy Communion Service and Sunday School class.Services begin at 11:00 a.m.On the 4th Sunday we have Service of the Word.Services begin at 11:00 a.m.819-346-5564.LENNOXVILLE Church of the Advent  will celebrate `ADVENT ONE` on Sunday Dec 1st at Saint Georges Lennoxville at 11.00  AM.Following the service you are invited to join Bishop Bruce Myers in a `Farewell Celebration` of Rev`d Gabriel Kwenga ministry in the Deanery of St Francis prior to his move to Winnipeg.Next services at the Church  of Advent will be December 15th at 1.00 pm Holy Communion.  Christmas Service - December 24th at 11.00 a.m.LENNOXVILLE St.Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Church, 256 Queen St., Lennoxville, 819-569-3100, Sundays: 10:30 a.m.Worship and Sunday School.LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville United Church, corner of Queen and Church Street, welcomes you to worship at 10:00 a.m.on December 1st   with Rev.Linda Buchanan.  Sunday School is available.  Everyone is welcome.  819-565-8449; website-lennoxville- unitedchurch.com SHERBROOKE Plymouth-Trinity United Church  \u2013 corner of Dufferin and Terrill, at 819-346- 6373 and www.plymouthtrinitychurch.org \u2013 invites you to our celebration of the first Sunday of Advent, as we walk a path of Hope.Please come to our bilingual worship service at 10:30 a.m.on Sunday, December 1, with Holy Communion and children\u2019s church.Joignez-vous à nous pour notre culte bilingue dominical le 1 decembre, à 10h30, avec Sainte-Cène et culte des enfants; nous célébrerons le début de l\u2019Avent! Cordiale bienvenue à tout le monde.Minister: Samuel V.Dan- sokho.AYER\u2019S CLIFF - MAGOG Ayer\u2019s Cliff - Magog - Georgeville Pastoral Charge welcomes everyone for Sunday service at Beulah United Church in Ayer\u2019s Cliff - Worship service and Sunday School 9:15 a.m.and St.Paul\u2019s United Church, Magog - Worship Service and Sunday School 11:15 a.m.with lunch provided each Sunday following the service in Magog.Minister: Rev.Lee Ann Hogle 819-571-7233.RICHMOND The Richmond-Melbourne   Pastoral Charge invites you to join us for worship at Richmond-Melbourne United Church, 247 Principale Sud, Richmond, on Sunday December 1 at 10:30 am.Keith Whit- tall will be leading this service.  All are welcome! WATERVILLE/NORTH HATLEY Waterville/North Hatley United Church worship service, December 1, 11 a.m.service with Rev.Mead Baldwin.Advent begins with Sunday school.819-837-1112 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2019 Today is the 333rd day of 2019 and the 68th day of autumn.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1929, Richard Byrd and Brent Balchen became the first men to fly over the South Pole.In 1947, the United Nations approved the partition of Palestine between Arabs and Jews.In 1963, President Lyndon B.Johnson formed the Warren Commission to investigate the assassination of John F.Kennedy.In 1972, the first commercially successful video game, \u201cPong,\u201d was released in California.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888), author; C.S.Lewis (1898-1963), scholar/author; Adam Clayton Powell Jr.(1908-1972), civil rights leader/politician; Vin Scully (1927- ), sportscaster; Chuck Mangione (1940- ), musician/composer; Garry Shandling (1949-2016), actor/comedian; Joel Coen (1954- ), filmmaker; Howie Mandel (1955- ), actor/TV personality; Don Cheadle (1964- ), actor; Mariano Rivera (1969- ), baseball player; Anna Faris (1976- ), actress; Lucas Black (1982- ), actor; Russell Wilson (1988- ), football player.TODAY\u2019S FACT: One of the first video games was created in 1958 by William Higginbotham, a physicist at the U.S.Department of Energy\u2019s Brookhaven lab.The game, \u201cTennis for Two,\u201d was very similar to \u201cPong.\u201d TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1997, legendary Grambling State University Tigers football coach Eddie Robinson coached his last game, a 30-7 loss to the Southern University Jaguars.Robinson had coached the Tigers for 55 seasons.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cThe power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely.\u201d \u2014 Louisa May Alcott TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 8,327 \u2014 feet below sea level at the lowest point in Antarctica\u2019s Bentley Subglacial Trench, the world\u2019s lowest elevation not covered by ocean.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between new moon (Nov.26) and first quarter moon (Dec.3).Datebook WETLANDS ARE DISAPPEARING Protect them.Become a member today.www.ducks.ca 1-866-384-DUCK In Memoriam In Memoriam SMITH, Douglas - In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who passed away December 1, 2014.Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.FROM YOUR LOVING WIFE MARJORIE AND FAMILY GLEN, GARY, JEREMIE AND STEPHEN AND FAMILIES MCBURNEY \u2013 In loving memory of our parents: Margeurite McBurney (nee Clarke), December 26, 1923 \u2013 November 30, 2014 And Kenneth McBurney, October 25, 1925 \u2013 August 31, 2006 Married October 16, 1948 We miss you.IAN & EDIE CRAIG & MARY GARY & MARY GARY & DORIS JANET GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN Page 12 Friday , November 29, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2019 You\u2019ll be tempted to take on too much this year.Try to be more selective in the choices you make and the people you associate with.How you conduct your life will determine how successful you will be.Aim high to discover your capabilities.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 A business venture will excite you.Do research to make sure you know what you\u2019re getting into.Don\u2019t overspend to make an impression on someone.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Keep your secrets to yourself.Take time to think matters through before sharing your intentions.Spend time with the people you know you can count on for good advice.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 Keep busy.Don\u2019t lose sight of your goals because someone is tempting you with something that will benefit them, not you.Listen, observe and do your own thing.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 Offer time, not money or possessions, if you want to help someone.Love and respect will be yours if you keep at it.Set high standards and do what\u2019s fair.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 Discuss personal matters and resolve your differences with important people.Added responsibilities will leave you on edge.A positive attitude will help you accomplish what needs to be done.Make love, not war.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Make this a memorable day.Spend time with loved ones.Focus on friends, family and those closest to you.A hobby will turn into a lucrative venture.You will benefit from your efforts.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 Keep your expenses to a minimum.Good advice will go much further than cash when it comes to someone who needs help.Attend a money-management seminar.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 Nurture meaningful connections.Situations will get blown out of proportion if you don\u2019t face problems quickly.A better relationship will be the result of compromise.Choose love over discord.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 An idea you come up with could be a moneymaker.Don\u2019t hesitate to turn it into something concrete.A little effort can go a long way.Hard work will pay off.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 Take an innovative approach to life, love and personal happiness.A change to the way you do things will save you money and ease your stress.Romance is encouraged.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 Avoid risky ventures.Take care of unfinished business to avoid criticism.Refuse to let someone bait you into a dispute or dump unwanted responsibilities in your lap.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 Pass along items you no longer need.A donation made to a worthy group will put you in good standing with someone who can help you in the future.Romance is on the rise.SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019 Take a few moments to reflect.Timing is everything, and you must be a step ahead of what\u2019s trending.Don\u2019t discard your ideas and plans; elaborate on them and wait until the time is right to unveil them.You have plenty to gain this year if you are patient, thorough and practical.Fewer mistakes mean greater rewards.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 Don\u2019t lose sight of your goals or give up on something or someone you care about.Relationship dynamics can be confusing, but with a little faith and encouragement, you\u2019ll get good results.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Go over details carefully and put your mind at ease.The more you do, the easier it will be for you.Your ideas will be unique and your instincts on target.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 You\u2019ll pick up information that will prompt you to head in a new and exciting direction.Someone will show an interest in you and in what you are doing.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 You will be interested in an unexpected offer.Money can be made, but it will require a lifestyle adjustment.Follow the path that feels most comfortable.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 Do whatever you can to form alliances with people trying to make similar improvements.Travel, group discussions and new partnerships will lead to a better future.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Take note of what a challenger is doing, and continue doing your own thing.If you lose sight of your goal, it will be tricky to get back on track.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 If you socialize, it will enrich your life.Take part in activities that will make you think and that will test your endurance.Your creative ideas will be worth developing at some length.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 Figure out a way to make your surroundings more comfortable and inviting for friends and family.Once you make an adjustment, it will ease your stress.Romance is encouraged.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 You will attract attention if you participate in community events.A day trip will give you a new perspective on your future.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 Refuse to let pettiness bother you.If you focus on taking care of your responsibilities, the people around you will respect you for your efforts.Romance is on the rise.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 Take advantage of everything that comes your way.Let your ideas be known, and focus on getting what you want.Don\u2019t live in the past or dwell on regrets.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 When in doubt, go directly to the source.Getting valid information will help you prevent delays.Protect yourself from someone who wants to lead you astray.Romance is encouraged.Your Birthday FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2019 Dear Annie: I\u2019ve been friends with this girl for several years.She\u2019s my (adult) daughter\u2019s age.We have never had a disagreement before.Long story short, she said something out of the blue that hurt my feelings.She says she was joking but the fact remains that she hurt me.She won\u2019t apologize, and now she\u2019s stopped speaking to me.When I run into her, she gives me the silent treatment, which I think is immature.And I think that she was never really my friend if she could do this.We used to, I thought, enjoy each other\u2019s company.I even gave her my house key to watch my dog when I\u2019m out of town, and my dog is my everything.I guess she\u2019s really changed.What do you think?\u2014 Fake Friends Dear Fake Friends: To say that she\u2019s a \u201cfake friend\u201d implies some sort of intentional deceit all along, which doesn\u2019t seem to be the case.So I don\u2019t think she was a fake friend; I think she was just not a very good one.Don\u2019t bend over backward trying to guess her intentions, and don\u2019t bog yourself down with carrying a grudge, either.Let her come to you if and when she\u2019s ready to make things right.In the meantime, nurture new friendships \u2014 and ?nd a new dogsitter.Dear Annie: I am a 58-year-old gay man.I always wanted a partner.But I have been alone all my life.I do have a daughter and four grandchildren.None of them contact me.I\u2019ve tried to contact them.I also have ?ve brothers.Again, nobody calls or is good about calling me back.My mother passed in 2014.She never accepted me because of my sexuality, and her attitude in?uenced my dad\u2019s and brothers\u2019 attitudes toward me.I tried over the years to bring them into my life.I am not nasty or cold or anything like that.I help people when I can.Children and animals are the ones I help the most.Throughout my life, I have adopted 13 animals, from cats and dogs to goats and birds.Over the holidays, I go out and buy presents for the four grandchildren.I donate money to shelters in my state.I really don\u2019t know why I\u2019m writing this to you; I don\u2019t expect any answers.I am just very lonely and sad before my birthday.I\u2019d take any advice you have.Thanks for reading this, and God bless you.\u2014 Lonely and Sad for My Birthday Dear Lonely: I am sorry that your family relationships are strained and have been a source of great pain.But that doesn\u2019t mean you have to be sad on your birthday.Make it a day for celebrating life and loving yourself.Do something that honors your values, such as taking a trip to an animal sanctuary where you can spend time with rescued animals, hiking in nature, visiting a museum or town you\u2019ve always wanted to see, or doing anything else that restores some serenity to your soul.Do not hang your hopes on family members\u2019 calling.Let it be a pleasant surprise if they do.It sounds as though they have their own limitations that might render them incapable of offering you the love and support that a family should.Know that that is no re- ?ection you or what you deserve.Find meaningful and supportive relationships elsewhere.Check out Meetup.com, which connects people locally around shared interests.Consider taking lessons in a sport or hobby that you\u2019ve been curious about.Don\u2019t sit and wallow on your birthday or any other day.Treat each day like the present it is.Happy birthday.\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.creatorspub- lishing.com for more information.Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com.Fractured friendship Dear Annie Sunday horoscope on page 15 Follow The Sherbrooke Record on Facebook and Twitter! sherbrookerecord @recordnewspaper ALLEY OOP ARLO & JANIS THE BORN LOSER FRANK AND ERNEST GRIZWELLS THATABABY Friday , November 29, 2019 Page 13 The Record production@sherbrookerecord.com REALITY CHECK HERMAN 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 PAG E 14 Friday, November 29, 2019 classad@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Music 160 Home Improvement 395 Christmas Trees 355 001 Property for Sale 035 For Rent 035 For Rent 145 Miscellaneous Services 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.SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019 Dear Annie: I never thought I\u2019d write to you, but I have no one else to ask.I work part time as a customer service representative.Like me, all of my co-workers are mostly retired women except for one man who is our age, \u201cJohn.\u201d He\u2019s been in our department for about two years.A year ago, he began having a friendship, for lack of a better word, with the only 30-something woman in our department.He divorced his wife of 40-plus years and moved in with \u201cMary\u201d and her husband.The relationship between Mary and this older man has become more intimate and secretive.We\u2019ve all just kept our distance.Last summer, Mary and her husband maxed out their credit cards to build a basement apartment in their home for John.Mary\u2019s husband used to visit her at work often and bring her coffee, but he stopped doing that months ago.According to Mary, all he does is work long hours and then come home and sleep.I have known Mary and her husband since they were kids, and this doesn\u2019t sound like him.Yesterday at work I noticed John on a webpage of a bank account (on a shared computer!), and I realized it was Mary\u2019s account.He spent hours surfing around her bank account, minimizing it during lunch or when helping customers.I eventually asked him what he was doing, and he said he was paying bills online.I don\u2019t know if he was paying Mary\u2019s bills or his own out of her account, but I was horrified.What do I do, if anything?This 60-something man has wedged himself between a young married couple and is taking over their lives.I don\u2019t care what Mary does, but I\u2019m concerned about her husband.Suggestions?\u2014 Co- Worker Conundrum Dear Co-Worker Conundrum: Your concern is understandable.It\u2019s also misplaced.Whatever bizarre love triangle these three have going, it\u2019s between them.Now, that being said, you mentioned that you\u2019ve known Mary\u2019s husband since he was a kid.You might reach out to him as a friend, just to see how he\u2019s doing.Don\u2019t ask him about the situation with his wife and John.Keep the conversation general and light.Lastly, should you feel the (understandable) urge to gossip with others about all this, bite your tongue until the feeling passes.Dear Annie: When I read Mary W.\u2019s letter about her having trouble holding a knife and fork because of rheumatoid arthritis, I wondered if she had ever been treated by a rheumatologist.There are now so many wonderful medicines for rheumatoid arthritis that not only reduce or eliminate the pain but also slow or stop the progression of the damage caused by it.At age 53, I was in severe pain and could barely move because of rheumatoid arthritis.I was referred to a rheumatologist who had me virtually pain-free in a very short time.I am now 74 and have, with continuous treatment, been able to enjoy the last 21 years with very little or no pain from rheumatoid arthritis and with no restriction of movement.While not everyone will have the same results that I did, I urge them to see a rheumatolo- gist for the best care available.\u2014 William B.Dear William B.: It\u2019s wonderful to hear of people managing their rheumatoid arthritis, which can be such a painful inflammatory disorder.I wholeheartedly second your advice to seek out a rheumatologist.Additionally, it might be helpful for people to investigate dietary triggers that exacerbate symptoms.I\u2019ve heard from some folks who have greatly reduced their RA symptoms after adding more fruits, vegetables and whole grains into their diets and reducing dairy consumption.\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.Dear Annie 5 ½ ROOM BUNGALOW on quiet street in Lennoxville.Near centre of town.Call 819-346-6281 or 514-717-9742.KNOWLTON \u2013 Sunny, renovated 4½ room apartment available immediately.Suitable for quiet, non-smoking working couple.R e f e r e n c e s required.Parking i n c l u d e d .Reasonable rent.Call 1-416-533- 1440.L E N N O X V I L L E P L U M B I N G .Domestic repairs and water refiners.Call Norman Walker at 819-563-1491.FLUTE LESSONS for all levels and ages-beginners to advanced players.We make music fun and incorporate exercises and duets in the lesson time to enjoy music.  I am a professional flutist with 30 years of teaching the flute.Please write to dou- glasnadler62@gmail .com.Use flute lessons as the subject of the email.John Robinson\u2019s Christmas Tree Yard at 3670 ch.Glenday, Huntingville is closed.Thank you to all my customers for your continued patronage over the past years.  TAPIS STEVE - Closing Sale! Liquidation of floor covering inventory.Up to 80% off.Store hours: Friday 8:30 a.m.to 5 p.m.and Saturday 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.11 Queen Street, Lennoxville.819-566-7974.819-569-9525 450-242-1188 Whatever you want to sell, whatever you want to buy, you can\u2019t go wrong with The Record classifieds.Reach out to hundreds of readers and watch the word get around.819-569-9525 450-242-1188 STANSTEAD-EST - House for rent - Modernized and furnished three bedroom house in Stanstead-Est.Ideal for non-smoking retired couple.Enjoy the serenity of rural townships life.References required.819-876-7267, 514- 816-1670 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, November 29, 2019 Page 15 Your Birthday SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2019 Focus on what\u2019s important to you and the people and projects you find exciting and enjoyable.Turn negatives into positives by using what you learn to improve your life.Your voice counts, so take the initiative and show everyone what matters most to you.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 Good things happen to those who take charge and follow through.Accept the inevitable and move in a direction that works best for you.A relationship will turn out to be beneficial.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Added discipline and taking care of responsibilities will help you reach your goal.You will be given an offer that will bring you more power and money, as well.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 Explore the possibilities available to you.The more you discover about your heritage, the better equipped you will be to make good decisions.The future looks good.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 You will have plenty on your mind.Consider your obligations as well as what you really want to do, and ask for help if it will help you achieve both.Romance is featured.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 An opportunity to form a partnership looks promising.A quick response and a practical outlook will help you achieve your objective.Grants or other assistance should be considered.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Avoid personal problems.If you are an sharp observer, you will gain insight into the way others think and how best to counter something you do not like.Don\u2019t take chances.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 You\u2019ll be offered an opportunity to learn something new.Dreams can be turned into reality if you put in the time and effort.Creative ideas should be developed.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 Your home should be comfortable and convenient.Make adjustments that will ease stress and make you feel safe.A seminar or physical fitness program will encourage self-improvement.Romance is on the rise.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 Don\u2019t take on responsibilities that don\u2019t belong to you.Your efforts should be put into whatever will benefit you the most.Steer clear of situations that could lead to argument.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 Set your sights on what you want to accomplish.Personal gains can be made if you are determined to finish what you start.Celebrate your success with a loved one.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 Stick to the people and activities that you enjoy the most.Refuse to let someone negative interfere with your plans.Don\u2019t share personal information, passwords or secrets.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 Consider what you want and make it happen.Speak up and make your wishes clear to those who you feel have something to contribute.Romance is encouraged.FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2019 Over-the- shoulder errors for a change By Phillip Alder Terence Reese, who was one of England\u2019s best bridge players and writers, started the over-the-shoulder style.Another Englishman, Mark Horton, uses a variation on the theme in his book \u201cMisplay More Hands With Me\u201d (Master Point Press).Horton goes down in a contract, then explains what he should have done and why.The reader may test himself first.In this deal from the book, how would you play in seven clubs after West leads the heart ace?The bidding was crazy or super-scien- tific, according to choice.South was weak in high-card terms for his two-dia- mond reverse, but he did have good suit quality.North used fourth-suit game- forcing (two spades), then Roman Key Card Blackwood (four clubs), and finally jumped to seven clubs when South showed two key cards and a major-suit void.(North was lucky the void wasn\u2019t in spades.) Horton ruffed the heart ace, drew trumps ending on the board, ruffed a heart, crossed to dummy with a diamond and ruffed another heart.However, when the king did not drop, he had to try the spade finesse \u2014 down one.Declarer should have played for these 13 tricks: one spade, five diamonds and seven clubs \u2014 three winners on the board and four heart ruffs in hand.The play goes: heart ace ruffed, club to the eight, heart ruff, club to the jack, heart ruff, diamond to the jack, heart ruff, spade to the ace, club king (discarding the spade jack) and run the diamonds.That is an impressive dummy reversal. Page 16 Friday , November 29, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record "]