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[" Celebrating the holidays with Ken Jones group Page 3 THE RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Lennoxville Christmas Market Page 5 75 CENTS + TAXES PM#0040007682 Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Animal protection societies cautiously optimistic By Gordon Lambie Sherbrooke On December 4 the members of Quebec\u2019s National Assembly voted unanimously in favour of a bill that is aimed at dramatically changing the way people in the province think and act towards animals of all stripes, spots, and scales.Bill 54, sponsored by Brome-Missisquoi MNA and Provincial Minister of Agriculture Fisheries and Food, Pierre Paradis, is a complicated piece of legislation but essentially sees all animals in the province of Quebec move from being considered furniture to being living, thinking beings with rights.\u201cAs far back as I can remember, Quebec has been qualified as last or before last in every grading system when it comes to animal rights,\u201d Paradis said.\u201cUntil the bill was adopted, an animal was seen as a meuble, a piece of furniture.We made it a sentient being with biological imperative.\u201d The Agriculture Minister said that while he is not the first to try to take on the task of improving animal rights in the Province, this is the first time that the effort put in has produced any kind of substantial change.\u201cIt\u2019s a very complex issue because you have to mix civil law and common law,\u201d Paradis said.\u201cThe status of animals is in the civil code, and nobody plays around with the civil code but the justice minister.\u201d Calling the new laws \u201cthe most advanced definition we could find,\u201d the Brome-Missisquoi MNA presented the new legislation as a combination of existing models meant to bring the Quebec standard in line with the rest of the world.Cont\u2019d on Page 7 Christmas Baskets ready to roll Alexnder Galt H.S.carries on tradition L.f I\t\t \t\t GORDON LAMBIE Spiritual Life Animator Kristal Maguire helped coordinate the annual Christmas basket campaign at Alexander Galt.By Cordon Lambie Sherbrooke Christmas is commonly seen as a time of abundance and celebration.Popular culture is filled with images this time of year of families gorging themselves on turkey and trimmings, and grocery stores all across North America are happy to provide the opportunity for life to imitate art when it comes to yuletide feasting.For some, though, that broadcast of bounty rings hollow at Christmas time.For those people who, for one reason or another, cannot find the means to feed their families on many other days of the year, the idea of a Christmas feast is like a cruel joke.That is why there is a whole classroom filled with gift-wrapped boxes of food at Alexander Galt Regional High School right now.A holiday tradition at the school, the Alexander Galt Christmas Basket Campaign provides a subtle helping hand to those members of the school community who need assistance in order to feel the magic of Christmas.Kristal Maguire, Spiritual Life Animator at the school, helped to coordinate the campaign this year and said that the initiative goes a long way toward bringing different parts of the community together.This year, she said, 32 families will be receiving a basket of donated goods and gifts thanks to the donations of groups like those at the Saint Francis Manor, the Lennoxville Jean-Coutu, and The Record (among other local businesses) as well as the help of more than 22 anonymous donors On top of the roughly 340 cans of non-perishable goods that are being redistributed, the baskets also contain donated toiletries and some small surprises, as well as potatoes, turkey and bread that was purchased with donated funds.Though the baskets themselves have only been prepared for families at Galt, Maguire said that the campaign will also be sending some of the turkeys and potatoes to support families in local feeder schools.RECORD 2016 Calendars now available! 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For more information call 819-569-9528 or billing@sherbrookerecord.com rrom the Townships iS I Page 2 Tuesday, December 15, 2015 newsroom@sherbrooker ecor d.com The Record The Record e-edition There for you 24-hours-a-day 7-days-a-week.Wherever you are.Access the fall 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 $82.21.Record subscription rates (includes Quebec taxes) 1 year print: $155.91 6 month print: $81.85 3 month print: $41.57 12 month web only: $82.21 1 month web only: $7.46 Web subscribers have access to the daily Record as well as archives and special editions.Subscribing is as easy as 1,2,3: 1.\tVisit the Record website: www.sherbrookerecord.com 2.\tClick e-edition.3.\tComplete the form and wait for an email activating your online subscription.Weather ]\tTODAY: RAIN HIGH OF 8 LOW OF -8 \tWEDNESDAY: \\\\J/\tMIX OF SUN \tAND CLOUDS J\tÏX\t \tHIGH OF 1 -J\tL+\tLOW OF -5 jjjjj THURSDAY: RAIN HIGH OF 6 LOW OF -2 FRIDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS HIGH OF 2 LOW OF -6 SATURDAY: CHANCE OF SNOW HIGH OF -2 LOW OF-10 The Elephant Dishpan Hands Sheila Quinn Note: This is a special Dishpan Hands that I\u2019ve been contemplating writing for a few years now.Every December I try to address a population that is possibly experiencing a more difficult time during the holidays.I think I avoided writing about this for some time because it felt too big somehow.That\u2019s how elephants in rooms feel sometimes.That expression gets glossed over these days - we\u2019re used to saying it and what it means - but remember, for a moment, what an elephant in a room would really feel like.That elephant would be big.Is it stationary?What is it doing?Back to the topic though -1 don\u2019t just think it needs to be addressed, I feel it.This year, the population I would like to speak to is the families who lost a child this year, or any year, because I\u2019m going to guess that that grief is a little more poignant, a little harder to bear at Christmas time.I can only sit here on the fringe of your experience.I have had big challenges, and losses, in parenting, but not the loss that your family is experiencing right now.I\u2019m going to guess that some people don\u2019t talk about what they know you\u2019re experiencing, but you perhaps see it in their eyes.Maybe it\u2019s in their silence when you know they don\u2019t know what to say, and you probably don\u2019t know what to say either.We all know that time makes a difference, but there are some kinds of pain that don\u2019t go away; we just learn to live with them.The sparkle and magic of each child is born with them, it is unique in its hue, original to them only.So, when they\u2019re gone, it\u2019s like your family rainbow has lost a stripe.It will never look the same again, and I\u2019m going to imagine that you don\u2019t really want it to either.That child\u2019s colour still has a place in the spectrum of the whole world.At times you may notice that colour somewhere when something reminds you of them.You may even hear \u201cMerry Christmas\u201d differently.It may even feel foreign in your own mouth.Perhaps this year Christmas is okay, and perhaps even a welcome distraction in some ways.It\u2019s a-olcay to find yourself weeping as you peel vegetables, or arrange a decoration, though.I\u2019m going to imagine for a moment, if you would permit me, what your loved one would hope for you.They would want you to one day feel happy again, I\u2019m sure, yet I\u2019m sure there are days when you struggle tremendously with happiness.They would want you to grieve them and yet find a way out of the grief as well.I\u2019m sure they wouldn\u2019t want to be forgotten, and you know in your heart of hearts that you couldn\u2019t forget even if you wanted to.You wouldn\u2019t and can\u2019t forget - they are made into your DNA, because when we know and love one another, it\u2019s as though our own genetic make-up is modified by the new person we love.If we are that person\u2019s parent, it\u2019s as though it isn\u2019t only our own genes that bond and form a person - it\u2019s as though they bond and form our own selves.Somehow, we grow with them.If we are a grandparent, we mourn our grandchild, and we grieve over our own child\u2019s pain.That is most definitely why a great deal of this is so brutally painful.They died.Part of you died.You are adjusting to the new person you are now that they are no longer here.This is probably one of the biggest personal experiences of your life, and sometimes, I\u2019m sure, you don\u2019t know how to find the path out of it all.In other moments, you may just want to feel the comforting words that everything is going to be okay again, in time.When a person dies at a young age, you yearn for all of the things that they could have grown to be.You wonder what they would look like now.You wonder what their interests would be.You watch their friends grow up.You watch your own friends and acquaintances complain when their children act up, and wish you could just complain too, or feel angry because you can\u2019t complain.Your friends may even remember part-way through complaining and stop themselves, remembering what you are experiencing, and catching themselves committing what they feel is absent-minded cruelty.They feel guilty that you have lost something so precious and irreplaceable.You\u2019ve lost a person, and all of the bonds that go with it feel unthreaded, like kites and helium balloons that suddenly break free.You wonder how to pull that feeling back, how to recover.It is natural to feel that deep sense of disbelief.You\u2019re still in there, the \u201cyou\u201d that you probably miss as well.Not the one before this loss, because that is past, and part of your own mourning process, but you miss the \u201cyou\u201d that feels better.Don\u2019t feel guilty for moving forward in life.Doing that doesn\u2019t mean leaving them behind, it means moving forward with your memories intact.I say \u201cyou\u201d, but it\u2019s really \u201cwe\u201d.Let\u2019s be a community in our losses.Just about every adult I know has born witness to the loss of a child, and hung their own head at how powerless they feel.How they would love nothing more than to take the pain away.There will be moments that feel wonderful too.Reminders of how lucky we were to know this little person; and that even though we may still wish and even plead inside ourselves with all our might that things were different, when we are at rest again, when the pain subsides again, it is okay to feel good.They didn\u2019t live in our pain when they were alive, they lived in our love, and somehow we can continue that too.We are so fragile.We are vulnerable.That is also natural, even if it is frightening and we wish it wasn\u2019t so.We try to ignore our vulnerability sometimes, but it is part of that elephant too.The elephant patiently sits with whatever we just can\u2019t at that time, and when we\u2019re ready, the elephant lets us take those things in and try to cope.Perhaps, that elephant, in this case, can be a source of comfort.Maybe this time, the elephant sits with everything you remember about that child, an imaginary friend through the grief and I\u2019m sure the loneliness that you feel.This Christmas, may the elephant in the room bring you something special, may it bear some of your pain too, that is unique and real, and may it give you the courage to find the magic your loved one would not want you to forget in this life.To you, who are experiencing this pain, with love from your community, may this Christmas be as kind as you need it to be.Follow The Sherbrooke Record on Facebook and Twitter ! | sherbrookereoord ^ ©reeordnewspaper Ben by Daniel Shelton WHYCANTT, WELL, t WE HAVE\tT CHRISTMAS ÇES>PEa4L EVERY PAY'?1 /ANYMORE Yesitwouu?/ THERE P JUST EE MORE OF IT/ALU THE EUT THEN IT WOULP OVERSHAFÜW OTHER CELEER4TI0NS.LIKE HALLOWEEN OR EASIER OR EVEN 0RTURAYS/ smd THERE'SÆSOMY PERSONAL fA-VORlTE.YORANP- EATHER'S/ PAY\". The Record newsroom@sherbrooke record.com Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Page 3 \t\t\t\t \tn\tlie i\tÜ)co©p\t\u201cWe are so appreciative to all of our volunteers who helped to achieve this.\u201d Gathering for the Annual Ken Jones Respite Christmas Dinner By Mable Hastings On Saturday, December 10 some fifty people gathered for the Annual Ken Jones Respite Christmas Dinner in Pot-ton.Clients greeted friends, family and special guests including Bolton East Mayor, Joan Eby and Potton Mayor, Louis Veillon as well as members representing the Missisquoi North Volunteer Cen-tre(CAB) Board of Directors; the organization that sponsors the program.The Ken Jones Respite group (KJC) which is proudly part of the CAB family is a program for persons with intellectual disabilities and the group meets every Thursday from 8:30am to 3:00pm in the Missisquoi North Youth Centre building at 282 Main Street in Man-sonville.The program is animated by Coordinator, Sheila Samborsky and Eszter Csiszer with the help of a devoted weekly volunteer, Anna Tomera.Before the meal, a speech prepared by Ken Jones Committee Chairperson, David Stirling was shared with those gathered in his absence.In the speech, David recognized the valuable efforts of the program animators, committee members and volunteers.He emphasized the importance of the volunteers in helping with fundraisers that enable the Centre to offer programs like the monthly bowling outings for the clients.Stirling also celebrated those who help out with all of these events to offer sup- port to staff in supporting and helping the clients.\u201cWe, the Ken Jones Centre Committee, have only one major fundraiser each year,\u201d explained Stirling.\u201cThe Autumn Fest held each year at Owl\u2019s Head in the fall raised $4200.00 to help with our programs for the clients and in fact, this was one of our most successful years! Cont\u2019d on Page 5 Robinson Committee concerned about heritage sector By Matthew McCully Sherbrooke In an effort to stop a major development project in the Sweetsburg sector of Cowansville, a citizen\u2019s group, the Robinson Committee, has sent a request to the Commission Municipale de Quebec (CMQ) for a judgment on the legality of the zoning changes included in the new urbanism plan, which would allow for the construction of a four-storey, 150 room seniors\u2019 residence.The complaint was filed with the CMQon Wednesday, Dec.9.According to Robinson Committee representtive Jean-Yves Hinse, the CMQhas 60 days to render a decision, expecting an official response by mid-February.\u201cWe think we have a good case,\u201d Hinse said, \u201cBut we\u2019re not taking any risks,\u201d he added, continuing to mobilize the community in preparation for a possible referendum on the issue.The Robinson Committee has, to date, gathered 450 signatures from members of the community opposed to the project, Hinse said, adding they are from all over town and not just neighbours of the proposed development.Hinse said that 500 signatures in a register would be required to bring the issue to a referendum.\u201cWe\u2019re confident we\u2019ll get them,\u201d he said.The property in question for the proposed development is the former Robinson Residence, which until 2011 operated as an autonomous seniors\u2019 residence.Founded by an association of retired teachers, the home first opened its doors in 1967.In later years, non-teachers were welcomed into the home, but as care needs increased and laws changed over the years, maintaining the residence became a challenge.The facility, owned by the Protestant Retired Teachers\u2019 Homes and Benefits Corporation, was eventually sold.Pur Immobilia, a Montreal based development company, gave a presentation last week to Cowansville residents, outlining the proposal for a new 150-room seniors\u2019 residence.According to Hinse, the previous zoning regulations limited new construction in the Sweetsburg sector, running from Saint-Rosa-de-lima Church to the courthouse, to buildings a maximum of three stories high, and no more than 17 separate living quarters.\u201cThat\u2019s nine times the allowable number,\u201d Hinse said, adding that the building itself is only one of the concerns.Cont\u2019d on Page 5 is just around the corner and it's time to be thinking about gift giving.Offer the gift of a subscription to The Record to keep family and friends linked to the events of the Townships.Take advantage of our SPECIAL PACKAGE offer which includes a 12-MONTH PRINT SUBSCRIPTION, A 12-MONTH ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION and A TOWNSHIPS CALENDAR for one low price of $151 (taxes included) [total value of $251.12] Calendars can be picked up from our offices or sent by mail for an extra $5 charge for postage (total of $156).Mail, email or fax this coupon to us at 1195 Galt East, Sherbrooke, QC JIG 1Y7, Tel: 819-569-9528, Fax: 819-821-3179, Email: billing@sherbrookerecord.com PRINT SUBSCRIPTION TO: NAME FROM NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS TELEPHONE EMAIl TELEPHONE EMAIl START DATE ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION TO: (if other than above) NAME\tEMAIL ADDRESS\tTELEPHONE START DATE SEND THE CALENDAR TO NAME ADDRESS GIFT CARD: Print Subs: Yes / FROM Online Subs: Yes_No____/ FROM PAYMENT BY: CASH_ CHEQUE_ VISA__MASTERCARD___TOTAL AMOUNT: $151.00 CREDIT CARD NUMBER:_________-____-____EXPIRY: Page 4 Tuesday, December 15, 2015 newsr oom@sherbrooker ecord.com The Record SPA holds \u2018older\u2019 cat Fortin supports local adoption blitz\tsocial enterprise Record Staff December is a special month for the SPA Estrie team's mission is to find good families for 180 cats older than six months.\"We received a lot of cats in the fall, says SPA Estrie communications officer and spokesperson Cathy Bergeron.In the months of October and November, nearly 800 cats have passed through our doors, meaning that our shelter has almost reached full capacity.\" To meet its objective by December 31, the animal protection service is offering a $20 discount for any adoption of a cat six months or older.\"This special activity is intended as a way to help these cats to find a new home for life,\u201d Bergeron says.\u201cIn freeing up space in our adoption rooms, we can, in turn, the help other felines we will receive in the coming weeks.\" All residents at the SPA Estrie shelter are sterilized, vaccinated, de-wormed and equipped with a microchip and come with a fifteen-day health guarantee.\"As a bonus, future adopters will receive a small backpack containing a few toys for the cat and will have a chance to win a $140 cat tree,\" Bergeron adds.Bergeron points out that integrating a new pet into the family is a long-term commitment.The adoption must be a mature, well thought-out decision.\"Therefore we also will proceed throughout this \u2018blitz\u2019 with the same rigor as always to ensure that the prospective adopters are indeed ready and aware of what this new responsibility means,\u201d she specifies.\u201cWe will ensure that these adoptions are made with complete awareness.\" Those thinking of adopting a cat are invited to come to the shelter where a wide choice is currently available.\"Spread the word to your family, friends and co-workers to make this event a success, so these cats can experience the joys of family life,\" Bergeron concludes.Those interested interested can view pictures of cats available for adoption at www.spaestrie.qc.ca on the web, or visit the shelter at 1139, Queen Victoria Blvd in Sherbrooke, from Mondays to Saturdays between 10 a.m.and 5 p.m.Follow The Sherbrooke Record on Facebook and Twitter! | sherbrookerecord Q ©recordnewspaper fm m THE RECORD LOOKING FOR AN ORIGINAL GIFT: TWO DECADES OF HEADLINES COMPILED INTO TWO BOOKS.The Record has compiled two books covering some of the most important headlines and stories that appeared on the front pages of the newspaper - Book 1 from 1911 to 1920 and Book 2 from 1921 to 1930.They cover everything from wars, depression, floods, crime and punishment.We have a limited number of books available at a cost of $25 each plus taxes ($28.75) or two for $40 plus taxes ($45.99) while supplies last.For more information, call 819-569-9528 or email us at billing@sherbrookerecord.com.¥ Record Staff Sherbrooke MNA Luc Fortin, has reiterated his support for the Probex Group, with a $2,500 donation to the social economy enterprise.Founded in 2014, the Probex Group encourages the development of work skills among those with functional limitations and severe employment constraints through a range of diversified products and services intended for companies and individuals .These men and women work in various micro-businesses and thereby learn the values of integrity, commitment, honesty and excellence.\"Through contact with these people, I was able to see how their work gives hope and confidence.\u201d Fortin says.\u201cThere is a corporate culture at Probex that encourages a friendly welcoming, and warm working atmosphere, In addition to supporting them on their personal journeys, the ream members invest their time and energies to guide participants on structured working methods that allow some of them to reintegrate the labor market.Also committed to financially support the Residences Monchenou, the Probex Group redistributes all the profits arising from its business projects to the residences.\"I encourage Sherbrookers to meet the Probex Group challenge.By choosing this social economy company, they not only will benefit from quality services but will kill two birds with one stone by supporting two organizations engaged in the defense and promotion of fulfilled individuals,\" Fortin concludes.e succès nest nas1 ¦onneur bonheur est la clé nous aimez ce que \\jû< *.¦ ;-e n\u2019est pas une excuse - , \u2019-u- t ce que vous pouvez i \" LIT-TiF M.* M RECORD STAFF Groupe Probex STS holiday schedule and fares Record Staff The Board of Directors of the Société de transport de Sherbrooke (STS) has adopted a resolution offering free transit on some days during the 2015 holiday season.In addition, the STS is reminding the public that holiday period urban transit service will be in force from Monday, December 21, to Sunday, January 3, inclusive.With respect to public holidays, regular service will be as follows: Dec.24 - Saturday service ending at 7 p.m.(free all day); December 25 and Jan.1 - no service; December 26, Jan.2 - Sunday service (regular fare); December 31 - Thursday service, ending at 7 p.m.Adapted service: Dec.24-8 a.m.to 1 p.m.(free all day); December 25-9 a.m.to 11 p.m.(free all day); December 26 - 10 a.m.to 11 p.m.(regular fare); December 31-7 a.m.to 1 p.m.(free all day); January 1-9 a.m.to 11 p.m.(free all day); January 2 -10 a.m.to 11 p.m.(regular fare).Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada ^\t1 800 567-ACDM Until thene'sacune, there's us. The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Page 5 Lennoxville Christmas market attracts generous shoppers MATTHEW MCCULIA ÆM if I*** r ¦ v Lennoxville\u2019s first try at a pay-it-forward Christmas market was a big success, according to organizer Haley Harrison.The idea behind the market, held on Saturday at the old church beside Shalimar, was to give shoppers an opportunity to buy local, while donating to a community organization in need.Harrison said shoppers arrived with warm clothes for the Lennoxville and District women\u2019s Centre, as well as bags of non-perishables for the local food bank.\u201cSomeone brought jackets with the tags still on them,\u201d she said, adding that another thoughtful shopper gave gift cards, so that people could go shopping for the groceries they need.After leaving their donations at the door, members of the public could weave their way through a market of local vendors selling fresh baking, knitted and crochet items, handmade jewelry and other crafts.\u201cThe vendors were happy,\u201d Harrison said, explaining that the day worked out as planned and was a success for all involved.Harrison estimated that close to 200 people came through the door throughout the day.In addition to the clothing and fool drop off, raffle tickets were sold for items donated by the various vendors, with the proceeds going to the Lennoxville Pet Connection.This is likely to become an annual tradition in town, Harrison said.Jen young, who helped with the organization agreed, adding that they will probably need to find a bigger building next year, based on the popularity of this year\u2019s market.Seen here are the vendors from Saturday\u2019s market, sitting among the bags and boxes of donations from generous shoppers and community members.ROBINSON COMMITTEE Cont\u2019d from Page 3 He pointed out the property borders Davignon Lake, which is the town\u2019s reservoir.\u201cA big building wouldn\u2019t help the situation,\u201d Hinse said, explaining that water quality issues and blue algae have put the water supply at risk in recent years.Hinse said the Robinson Committee is not trying to save the building, neither is it opposed to development.\u201cIf there is a project, it should respect the environment,\u201d he said, referring to the impacts on the lake, but also consider population density and the character of the heritage neighbourhood, which has plaques and signs in front of many of the centennial homes along that section of Rue Principale.Hinse said the Robinson Committee would also like the town to put concrete measures in place to ensure that any development project either incorporate aspects of the previous building in new construction, or at least reference it, preserving the heritage quality of the neighbourhood.Right now the Robinson Committee is focused on getting a ruling from the CMQ.While under review, Hinse said the process is frozen, so there is no danger the project could move forward.Cowansville Mayor Arthur Fauteux said he would be surprised if the CMQ took issue with the municipality\u2019s zoning changes, confident everything was done in accordance with the law.\u201cI\u2019m certain it\u2019s the social aspect,\u201d Fauteux said, regarding resistance to the new development.\u201cSeniors want this,\u201d he said.\u201cIt\u2019s a good project.\u201d Fauteux said two different studies were done, one by the town and one by the developer, both of which identified a need for the new seniors\u2019 residence, even surpassing the 150-room capacity in coming years.According to Fauteaux, a preliminary look at the impact on the lake suggested the new build would not be a problem.Further studies would be done before final approval would be given, he assured.\u201cIt has to harmonize with the landscape,\u201d Fauteux said, pointing out that the Sweetsburg sector of town is well protected, and new construction would be required to adhere to the town\u2019s architectural integration plan.KEN JONES Cont\u2019d from Page 3 MABLE HASTINGS fer \u2019 -r mm Some fifty people gathered for the annual Ken Jones Christmas Dinner in Potton Saturday evening to celebrate the holidays and to thank the many volunteers who contribute so much to the group's success.Following the speech, the group gathered was encouraged to enjoy the delicious meal prepared by staff and volunteers.John Samborsky had baked three turkeys with all the fixings for the occasion.The meal was followed by desserts galore! After the singing of various carols with Anna Tomera leading the group, Santa made a joyous appearance with gifts for all! The \u201cnot so secret\u201d Santa has been bringing Christmas Cheer to the Centre for many years and he is a wonderful addition to the festive gathering.The Ken Jones Centre Committee includes: David Stirling, Chairperson, Laurette Rouleau, June Peacock, Catherine Morris, Wanda Leonard, Rick Fergusson, Perry Hicks, Charles Larin and Andre Gagne.For more information about the Ken Jones Respite Program, please visit the CAB website at www.cabmn.com or call the Centre at 450-292-4886.Join us for Carols and Christmas Dinner our gift to you on Friday, December 25 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.(doors open at 10:30 a.m.) at Hope Community Church corner of Queen and College, Lennoxville.fl 1 HCC For transportation or information, call HCC at 819-822-2627 or The Loughheeds at 819-563-7750 No charge -our gift to you.Everyone welcome. Page 6 Tuesday, December 15, 2015 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record \t\t J\u2014\tEditorial\tThere's a walking tour of homes built with bricks from the local brickyard, rooves of slate mined about ten miles from town over one hundred years ago Marquis de Richmont By Claudia Villemaire Woi/vtmdvts WÊê, ܧɧ Most any town or village has something, a monument, a museum, a town square, or even historical buildings that speak of times past.Oh yes, here in Richmond we have quite a few interesting sites and events, three museums,, (all of which struggle to attract visitors, tourists and travellers to stop in for a visit), a minor hockey tournament in February that once attracted teams hundreds of miles away to come with parents, extended family, coaches, managers etc., offering reasonable accommodation, special menus at local eateries and social events for the adults.That doesn't happen anymore.Travellers and tourists know their time is limited in this town where accommodation is almost non-existent.And there's no obvious reason for it.At one time, the Marquis de Richmont, the only motel and restaurant, and, oh yes, a vibrant bar and fully equipped reception hall was the hot spot.Reservations for various events were made up to a year in advance and it was a rare night during the week when reservations were less than half the motel's capacity.Well, that motel has been in a state of renovation for about three years now.Every once in a while, passers-by see some sign of work going on, but the changes that are visible are almost nonexistent since exterior siding has been installed, a task accomplished in several stages with bare patches ever-so-gradu-ally being covered.Driving by, one can see straight through front windows to rear windows, two by fours, still not cov- ered, indicating that someday, there will be rooms.Rumours have run rampant through time.What is the family owned enterprise planning.They have other motels, restaurants combined with seniors' residence tucked away at the rear, the restaurant serving as dining room on a daily basis.Town fathers hands are tied.Because renovations have been kept clean and neat, the building is not a fire hazard or a danger to certain young folk who, at one time, found access and used the skeleton interior as though it was their own party 'place', no by-laws exist to claim this project, sitting squarely on its patch of land, can be accused of neglect or dereliction.In the meantime, with no pressure from the organizers of various events, with no pressure from ordinary citizens who at one time, seemed to take pride in their town's warm and accommodating services, oh yes, the parks have been updated, gazebos and lighting make a stroll by the river quite pleasant.But what about the Mousquiri visitors, the folks who reserve early at the Club nautique for a kyak or canoe trip on the historic St Francis.What about anyone interested in ah three museums, certainly a proper visit would take more than a day.What about visitors who find something of interest to do at the tourist information corner up at MacDonald's but, without accommodation there's not enough time to appreciate the beautiful panorama of the St Francis river valley, visit the site where the photo on the centennial Two dollar bill was taken, enjoy a Sunday service in the historic church which ap- pears on that bill or visit the brick St Bib-iane church with its welcoming spire piercing the sky in plain sight of visitors as they take the turn towards Richmond Centre Ville.There's a walking tour of homes built with bricks from the local brickyard, rooves of slate mined about ten miles from town over one hundred years ago.There's plenty to do and see.But time is of the essence, that is if there's no accommodation and a scarcity of other-than fast food restaurant.So, folks, where's the pride in your community.These days, irate folks pull up their socks, paint a sign, gather neighbours and friends and turn the pressure up when their pride is fired up for their community, event, or particular needs.There's no doubt this town could support a rejuvenated motel.There would be a few jobs for locals, perhaps a lunch menu for folks tired of'fast food', maybe a Saturday night musical group in a bar offering a taxi service or available designated drivers, (we don't even have an independent taxi service here anymore).Come on, it's been long enough.Everyone knows these projects take plenty of money.And perhaps the owners have committed their finances on other projects in other towns.But it's time they changed their priorities and get Richmond back on the traveller or tourist's map and, if there's any pride for their town left in this region, it's time for local folk to step up and show it.Railroads quashed new rules on worn rails after 2012 derailments, AP finds; fresh push coming By Matthew Brown And Michael Kunzelman THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A pair of train derailments in 2012 that killed two people in Maryland and triggered a fiery explosion in Ohio exposed a little-known and unsettling truth about railroads in the U.S.and Canada: No rules govern when rail becomes too worn down to be used for hauling hazardous chemicals, thousands of tons of freight or myriad other products on almost 170,000 miles of track.U.S.transportation officials moved to establish universal standards for when such steel gets replaced, but resistance from major freight railroads killed that bid, according to Associated Press interviews with U.S.and Canadian transportation officials, industry representatives and safety investigators.Now, following yet another major accident linked to worn-out rails _ 27 tanker cars carrying crude oil that derailed and exploded in West Virginia earlier this year _ regulators are reviving the prospect of new rules for worn rails and vowing they won't allow the industry to sideline their efforts.\u201cWe try to look at absolutely every place where we can affect and improve safety,\u201d said Federal Railroad Administrator Sarah Feinberg.\u201cTrack generally is the place that we're focusing at the moment, and it's clearly overdue.Rail head wear is one place in particular that we feel like needs to be addressed as soon as possible.\u201d An official announcement on the agency's intentions to revisit rail wear is expected by the end of the year.In the meantime, federal regulators haven't taken the positive steps that they need to, said Ronald Goldman, an attorney for the families of the two 19-year-old women who died in a 2012 derailment outside Baltimore.\u201cIt's a lack of will, not a lack of ability, in my opinion,\u201d he added.Industry supporters argue that the seven major freight railroads in the U.S.and Canada are in the best position to know what is going on with their lines, including when they need to be replaced or have the maximum speeds for trains travelling on them lowered.They also note a long-term decline in accidents that has reduced the frequency of derailments by more than 40 per cent since 2000.A11 sides agree it's difficult to pinpoint how many accidents are tied to worn rail.Since 2000, U.S.officials blamed rail wear as the direct cause of 111 derailments causing $11 million in damage.continued on page 7 RECORD 1195 Galt East, Sherbrooke, Quebec JIG 1Y7 Fax: 819-821-3179 e-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Website : www.sherbrookerecord.com Sharon McCully Publisher .John Edwards News Editor .Stephen Blake Corresp.Editor Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman .(819) 569-9511 .(819) 569-6345 .(819) 569-6345 (819) 569-9931 DEPARTMENTS Accounting .Advertising .Circulation .Newsroom .(819)\t569-9511 .(819)\t569-9525 .(819)\t569-9528 .(819)\t569-6345 Knowlton office 5B Victoria Street, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) 243-5155 PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Quebec:\tIyear\t135.60\t6.78\t13.53\t$15 5.91 6 MONTHS\t71.19\t3.56\t7.10\t$81.85 3 MONTHS\t36.16\t1.81\t3.60\t$41.57 ON-LINE SUBSCRIPTIONS 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list the defect as the cause of a derailment, but it might never have been a problem if the rail had not been worn down.\u201cRail defects are internal and rail wear is external, and when external meets internal, that's when problems may arise,\u201d said John Zuspan of Track Guy Consultants, a Pennsylvania firm that offers track inspections, safety training and other services for railroads.Two accident causes in particular have the strongest correlation with worn-out rails: \u201cdetail fractures\u201d that result from fatigued metal, and \u201cvertical splits\u201d in the head of the rail, where it makes contact with a train's wheels, according to the FRA.Those problems caused a combined 1,200 derailments with $300 million in damages, three deaths and 29 people injured in the U.S.between 2000 and the present, according to accident records reviewed by the AP.Among them was the July 2012 derailment of a Norfolk Southern Railway train hauling ethanol and other products through Columbus, Ohio.Seventeen cars derailed, including three hauling highly flammable ethanol that exploded into flames, triggering an evacuation of surrounding neighbourhoods.A month later, another accident occurred involving a CSX Transportation train hauling coal over a bridge along Main Street in Ellicott City, Maryland, outside Baltimore.Twenty-one cars derailed when the company's worn-down rail split beneath the weight of the coal cars.The two college students sitting on the bridge died, crushed by thousands of pounds of spilled coal.The victims' families reached a settlement with CSX last year for undisclosed terms.Goldman, the families' attorney, said he pressed federal officials for a forum that would allow his clients to testify about the issue, but \u201cnothing really happened.\u201d A month after the CSX derailment, federal regulators asked the Rail Safety Advisory Committee _ a panel created by the Railroad Administration to include the industry and others in fashioning safety rules _ to craft new standards to reduce the risks of worn-down rail.The committee set up a 116-person working group to tackle the problem, made up of industry representatives, government officials, consultants, researchers and railroad worker unions.The group included 55 representatives from the major freight railroads and their industry organization, the Association of American Railroads.The FRA had 14 seats at the table and their counterparts from Transport Canada had five.Following several meetings in 2012 and 2013, the group _ which required consensus before recommending action _ agreed on voluntary guidance for companies to manage rail wear, but no new regulations.\u201cThere was certainly a lot of pushback and a lot of political pressure put on FRA not to adopt regulations for rail wear,\u201d said Richard Inclima, director of safety for the union that represents track inspectors and a member of the working group.\u201cRail wear limits were on the table.The industry raised a lot of arguments against rail wear limits.\u201d \u201cThe industry doesn't want to be regulated,\u201d he added.\u201cThat's no secret.\u201d The railroads' opposition was confirmed by others involved with the group's work including from the National Transportation Safety Board, the FRA and Transport Canada.Association of American Railroads spokesman Ed Greenberg said the railroads were \u201cunaware of any science-based data supporting rail wear limits.\u201d NTSB investigator Richard Hipskind, who took part in the Ellicott City and Columbus accident investigations and later served on the rail wear working group, said more research would be needed to establish universal standards.Railroads have their own internal standards for rail wear, and have replaced more than 30,000 miles of rail since 2010, according to reports submitted by the major railroads to the U.S Surface Transportation Board, a semiautonomous agency under the umbrella of the U.S.Department of Transportation.Standards vary among railroads and are complicated by differences in how much weight a given line bears, whether it's in a wet or dry climate, and if the line goes through mountains or involves lots of turns.Those variables can make the difference between well-worn rail that's still safe and routes that poses a heightened safety hazard, according to industry experts and safety officials.Greenberg said the industry takes an aggressive approach to identifying and removing defective or worn sections of rail.\u201cEach railroad has its distinct operating environment and operating conditions that would be factored into this,\u201d Greenberg said.He added that the industry was now interested in \u201crenewed dialogue\u201d with the FRA on the topic.The AP requested details on rail wear standards from each of the seven major freight railroads _ BNSF Railway, Union Pacific, Canadian Pacific, CSX, Canadian National, Norfolk Southern and Kansas City Southern.They either refused the request or referred questions to the railroad association, which also declined to release the standards.PARADIS Cont\u2019d from page 1 \u201cIf we look at both civil law and common law now, I think that as far as the legislation is concerned we\u2019ll be moving from the back of the Cont\u2019d from page lpack to the front of the pack,\u201d Paradis said.\u201cNow people need to be aware of it and they need to change their attitudes.\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s certainly a step in the right direction,\u201d said Eastern Townships SPA spokesperson Cathy Bergeron, \u201cit might seem symbolic at this point, but these changes will be significant when it comes to court cases specifically.\u201d Bergeron said that it\u2019s too early to know how the new law will impact the work of the SPA, but added that either way the legislation will be a positive new tool in the inspection process.With new, significantly increased fines and the possibility of jail time on the table for animal abusers, the spokesperson said that the hope is that people will start to think twice before treating animals in an abusive manner.\u201cThe fact that (animals are) no longer seen as property is a very positive step,\u201d said Linda Paterson of the Montérégie SPCA.While admitting that she has not yet had the opportunity to look over the complete wording of the law, she hailed the intent of the changes as a very interesting step forward.To that, however, she added that she has concerns that the laws on paper might not play out the same way in reality.\u201cIt depends on their willingness to really enforce the laws,\u201d Paterson said.\u201cIt\u2019s great to have laws, but you have to enforce them.\u201d Bergeron said that the Eastern Townships SPA is generally positive about the new law, but found some sections are lacking.\u201cWe would like to have seen exotic animals included,\u201d the spokesperson said.\u201cThese are animals who need judicial protection as well, particularly when they are being exploited for commercial purposes, but they are not covered by the new law.\u201d Bergeron echoed her Montérégie counterpart\u2019s concerns about the law in theory versus reality, but added an additional fear that the law will come into effect without an allocation of the additional resources needed to enforce it properly.Strange though it might seem, Paradis also expressed a \u201cwe\u2019ll see\u201d attitude with regard to the law he brought to the table, although he said that he is encouraged by the unanimous support that the National Assembly showed for the legislation.\u201cDoes it go far enough?I hope so,\u201d the Minister said.\u201cWhen you create legislation you have to make sure that the population accompanies you, you cannot create too much of a gap between society and the legislator.\u201d Paradis acknowledged concerns like those voiced by Bergeron with regard to exotic animals, stating that those creatures currently left out of common law considerations of the law will be brought in through adjustments in the coming year.The Minister said that the bill was constructed to take on a progressive form based on input from professionals in the field of animal care.In this way, he said, if Quebec\u2019s veterinarians were to decide a practice like de-clawing cats should no longer be done, it is not hard to simply strike that action out in the law.Asked how treating all animals as sentient beings will impact things like hunting, Paradis said that the law does not stop the practice of hunting, but makes penalties harsher for people who commit acts of cruelty.Dear Santa, We know how busy you are so The Record, along with the Lennoxville and District Women's Centre, want to help you take care of some families in our community.The LDWC will forward information about some special children on your list to us and the very generous elves in our community will help fill their orders for delivery at Christmas.If you would like to be an elf in Santa's Helper project, contact Sharon 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Page 8 Tuesday, December 15, 2015 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record \t\t\t \tL/©C(3L\t.Sports\tThe Spartans\u2019 Tomas Psenicka, the team\u2019s leading scorer, iced the game with a pair of goals.Stanstead senior hockey undefeated in local tournament By Mike Hickey Special to the Record The Stanstead Spartans varsity boys hockey team was the perfect host last weekend as they won three games and tied a fourth contest as they hosted a Midwest Prep Hockey League tourney at the Pat Burns Arena.The weekend began Friday morning when the Spartans played one of their best games of the season as they recorded a 3-2 win over the defending MPHL champions, the Ridley College Tigers.Later in the day they had a much tougher time against Rice Memorial High School.Stanstead trailed 2-0 early in the contest but managed to battle back and tie the game at 2-2.The overtime period resolved nothing and each team had to be content with taking a point away from the game.On Saturday the Spartans took advantage of a St.Michael\u2019s College School roster that was undermanned as they posted a 4-2 victory.St.Michael\u2019s made up for its lack of numbers with a solid workmanlike effort and strong goaltending but the Spartans prevailed with a 4-2 victory.That win set up a pivotal match with Edge School Sunday morning.The visitors jumped out to a 1-0 lead after a period of play but the tide shifted in the second period as Connor Senken, Will Lawrence and Alexander Bourhas scored a goal apiece to give the Spartans a 3-2 lead heading into the third period.The Spartans\u2019 Tomas Psenicka, the team\u2019s leading scorer, iced the game with a pair of goals as Stanstead finished the weekend with a solid 5-2 win.The Grade 11 student now has 14 goals in 16 games and was named the Spartans Player of the Weekend as he tallied six goals in four games.Psenicka is representing the Czech Republic at the World Jr.A Hockey Challenge that is presently being held in Whitby and Cobourg, Ontario.The Spartans will wrap up the first half of their 2015-season this coming weekend when they head to Concord, Massachusetts to participate in the William Barber Memorial Tournament.They will return from the holiday break to host the annual Stanstead Invitational Hockey Tournament January 8-10.Williams is Si\u2019s Sportsperson of Year; 1st female honoured by herself since \u201883 The Associated Press Serena Williams is Sports Illus-trated's Sportsperson of the Year -the first female athlete honoured on her own by the magazine in more than 30 years.Williams came within two matches of tennis' first calendar-year Grand Slam since 1988, a bid that ended with a semifinal loss at the U.S.Open.In all, the 34-year-old American went 53-3 during 2015 with five titles, including at the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon.Williams was No.1 in the WTA rankings all season.\u201cShe was the most deserving person for the award.She had an amazing year.The way she won her events; the fact that she's done this for so many years at such a high level,\u201d said Paul Fichten-baum, editor of the Sports Illustrated Group.\u201cShe was a terrific candidate in a year of terrific candidates.\u201d The cover photo of Williams _ in high heels, sitting on a throne _ was \u201cher idea, intended .to express her own ideal of femininity, strength, power,\u201d managing editor Christian Stone wrote on SI.com.Monday's announcement marks a switch to the formal name of the SI award; past recipients were touted as Sportsman or Sportswoman of the Year.\u201cWe just felt this was a natural evolution.We're not making a huge deal out of it,\u201d Fichtenbaum said.\u201cIt just feels like the right time to make the change.\u201d Runner Mary Decker in 1983 was the last female athlete to earn the magazine's award by herself.The U.S.women's national soccer team was picked by SI in 1999; speed-skater Bonnie Blair in 1994 and gymnast Mary Lou Retton in 1984 were co-hon- orees with male Olympians.In 2011, Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt shared the award with Duke men's coach Mike Krzyzewski.\u201cMen's sports has dominated until recently, when women's sports has grown in popularity, and the competition is better than ever,\u201d Fichtenbaum said.\u201cThere's more of a focus on women's sports now.It's grown considerably.Specifically why?I'm not sure.'\u201d Other tennis players honoured by SI were Arthur Ashe in 1992, Chris Evert in 1976, Billie Jean King in 1972.Canadian long track speedskaters Boisvert Lacroix and Blondin reach podium The Associated Press Alex Boisvert-Lacroix won a silver medal in the men's 500 metres at the long-track speedskating World Cup at Thialf Oval while Canadian teammate Ivanie Blondin took the bronze in the women's mass start.Boisvert-Lacroix, from Sherbrooke, Que., was second in 34.76 seconds, just behind Russia's Ruslan Murashov (34.67).Espen Aarnes Hvammen of Norway was third in 34.86.World record holder Pavel Kulizh-nikov of Russia lost his first 500-metre race of the season when he fell in a corner after Boisvert-Lacroix put him under pressure with a fast start.\u201cI was off like a rocket,\u201d Boisvert-Lacroix said.\u201cIt was my best opening ever and I went into the first turn in the right way, but then I saw Pavel fall in front of me, a few metres away from me.It surprised me a bit and I even had to hold back a little on the crossover to let Pavel go by in front of me to avoid coming into contact with him.\u201cBut after that I was able to get back in gear and with the help of my coach, I was able to refocus on my race.Under the circumstances I'm quite happy about ending up on the podium.\u201d Japanese skater Misaki Oshigiri won the women's mass start in eight minutes 22.80 seconds.Dutch skater Carien Kleibeuker was second in 8:23.23 and Blondin, from Ottawa, was third in 8:27.96.Heather Richardson-Bergsma edged American teammate Brittany Bowe to win the women's 1,500 metres.Joey Manda made it a U.S.double by winning the men's 1,500 to take the overall World Cup lead.Richardson-Bergsma and Bowe have won or finished second in all four of the World Cup season's 1,500 races and stand level atop the standings.Bowe sent Richardson-Bergsma into second place in Saturday's 1,000.In a head-to-head race in the final pairing, Richardson-Bergsma won in 1:55.29 seconds, 0.15 seconds ahead of Bowe.Marrit Leenstra of the Netherlands was third and Kali Christ of Regina was 16th.Manda won his first World Cup 1,500 of the season in 1:44.26, leaving Denis Yuskov of Russia second and Kjeld Nuis of the Netherlands third.Vincent De Haitre of Cumberland, Ont., was ninth.Yu Jing of China won the women's 500 in 37.84, just three hundredths of a second ahead of Richardson-Bergsma.Zhang Hong was third and Heather McLean of Winnipeg was 10th.Arjan Stroetinga of the Netherlands won the men's mass start ahead of Italy's Fabio Francolini and South Korea's Seung-Hoon Lee.Toronto's Jordan Bel-chos was seventh.Diabetes EPIDEMIC m Diabetes Québec REACT NOW! Information and donations: (514) 259.3422 or 1.800.361.3504 www.diabete.qc.ca The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Page 9 Mr.Know-it-all solves a Mayberry mystery ASK MR.KNOW-IT-ALL by Gary Clothier Q: On \u201cThe Andy Griffith Show,\u201d Andy is a single parent.What happened to his wife, Opie\u2019s mother?Opie is an unusual name \u2014 is there a story behind it?\u2014 S.G., Millville, Pennsylvania A: In the pilot episode, Andy says to Opie, \u201cI lost your mom when you was just the least little speck of a baby.\u201d Viewers never learned her name, or anything else about her.As for the name Opie, I came across two possibilities: One is that Andy Griffith named him after band- leader Opie Cates.The other is that he was named for Opie Shelton, Griffith\u2019s childhood friend.DID YOU KNOW?Susan Sarandon won the role of Hattie in the movie \u201cPretty Baby\u201d (1978), over several better-known actresses of the time, including Glenn Close, Farrah Fawcett, Goldie Hawn and Liza Minnelli.Q; When people refer to the film industry, it is common to call it Hollywood; when they refer to the U.S.government, they call it Washington.There is a word for this \u2014 when a place name represents something else.Can you tell me what it is?My coffee group will buy you a cup if you know it.\u2014 C.L., Belton, Texas A: Am I being baited here?I think so, but I\u2019m smiling.Yes, there is a word for this.\u201cMetonymy\u201d is \u201ca figure of speech consisting of the use of the name of one thing for that of another of which it is an attribute or with which it is associated.\u201d Q; Is there a special word for someone who enjoys rain?A: There is; that person is a \u201cpluvio-phile.\u201d A pluviophile probably loves \u201cpet-richor\u201d \u2014 the scent of rain.Q; Quite some time ago, I read about a blundering official.The name seemed to be fitting and quite humorous.Do you know any such names for this type of person?\u2014 G.C.L., Chattanooga, Tennessee A: One of my favorite words is \u201cdog-berry,\u201d which describes a pompous, incompetent, self-important official.The word was used by William Shakespeare as the name of a foolish constable in \u201cMuch Ado about Nothing.\u201d Personally, I think it would be an appropriate name for the comic strip \u201cDilbert.\u201d PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE Best prices - guaranteed! 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part of the clubhouse, they could not but notice that the front part of the hall had been partitioned off.Behind a massive temporary curtain dividing the room, tables had been set up and various members were busy setting up displays for hobby night.The curtain hid the individual displays until the official viewing following the regular meeting.Hiding the displays until later fostered a degree of anticipation among the non-participating members.At the appointed hour, members made their way into the rear dining hall where they took their seats in advance of the start of the meeting.President Hugh Bowen called the meeting to order and introduced the head table.He then asked Honorary Chorister Bill Lyon to lead the singing of the national anthem.Rev.Dr.Deane Moffat asked the blessing.The White Knights were then called upon to serve the evening meal, starting off with chicken soup.Entrees of beef stew followed, before dessert servings of cake and ice cream were passed out to the membership.Past President Alan Cox rose to tell a couple of jokes, one about an elderly couple and their growing forgetfulness, the other about a minister acquiring a used lawn mower.A drawing for the evening\u2019s door prizes was characterized by a trip to the head table for member Jim Quilliams and a handover to 1st Vice-President Karl Hunting, sitting beside the president.Chorister Bill then led a sing-along with the help of pianist Janis Graham and the vocal assistance of Honorary Secretary Steve Moore.In light of the upcoming holiday season, a number of Christmas songs were sung.After various expressions of gratitude expressed by President Hugh, a business meeting was conducted regarding the affairs of the club together with a number of announcements.The meeting then concluded and a break ensued before the membership was invited into the front hall to examine the displays set up for \u2018hobby night\u2019.Numbering 14 in total, the displays exemplified the diversity of 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Perkins\tWATERVILLE EAST BOLTON\tNORTH HATLEY\tDépanneur Mado -130 Principale Dépanneur Fusée - 926 Bolton Pass Road\tAcc.Massawippi - 45 Main J.L.LeBaron (North Hatley Itée) -105 Main\tWEST BROME EAST FARNHAM\t\tF.G.Edwards Co.Ltd.-12 McCurdy Épicerie 4 Fourches - 220 Principale\tRICHMOND Dépanneur Craig - 45 Craig E.\t EASTMAN Centre Provisions Eastman - 403 Principale\tDyson & Armstrong - 491 Craig Richmond Pharma - 260 Principale N.\tRECORD cient number of new exhibits would be forthcoming.But the new variety of items set up for viewing suggested that the pool of talent and interests had not been depleted, far from it.Displays included woodworking items, handicrafts, and a variety of diverse collectables.Three days later, on Saturday the 5th, members, their wives or associates and guests gathered at the clubhouse for the first \u2018ladies night\u2019 of the season.The weather was not dissimilar from Wednesday evening, though there was no perceivable precipitation on this occasion.The clubhouse quickly filled as everyone gathered in proximity to the warmth emanating from the fireplace, and it may be said, the nearby supply of punch.The sea of red jackets worn by members was matched only by the elegance of the ladies present and the atmosphere of anticipation expressed by all.It was not until just before the scheduled hour of 6:00, that any movement towards the rear dining hall was made.The room however was soon occupied as attendees took up seats around the various tables.President Hugh Bowen then welcomed everyone and introduced the head table which included a representative of the Memphremagog Party and the evening\u2019s special guests.The national anthem was sung, followed by grace delivered by Past President Harry Brown.The White Knights were then invited to serve the evening meal, starting off with bowls of vegetable beef soup.They followed up with entrees of chicken and biscuit together with mashed potatoes and carrots.Cake and sauce constituted the dessert serving.Following a Christmas poem by Alan Cox, a drawing was made for the floral arrangement which was awarded to Ella Bell.Drawings for the evening\u2019s door prizes went to guests John Britt and Gerry McMullen.The traditional sing-along with featured seasonal selections was preceded by the introduction of the many guests scattered about the room.President Hugh then made the usual expressions of gratitude before a break in the proceedings.The crowd then reassembled in the main hall for a presentation initiated by the Memphremagog Party, one of the club\u2019s subgroups.Past President and Party rep Deane Moffat introduced Louise Abbott and Niels Jensen, who spoke about Lake Memphremagog in advance of presenting a film documentary relating to the various islands of the lake.Like all her previous film undertakings, this production was both entertaining and enlightening.Honorary Secretary Steve Moore thanked the special guests and concluded the evening\u2019s activities by thanking everyone for attending.Steve Moore SSSC Secretary The Record production@sherbrookerecor d.com Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Page 11 Datebook TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2015 Today is the 349th day of 2015 and the 84th day of autumn.TODAYS HISTORY: In 1791, the Bill of Rights took effect after ratification by Virginia.In 1939, the film \u201cGone With the Wind\u201d premiered in Atlanta.In 1961, Adolf Eichmann, considered the architect of the Nazis\u2019 \u201cfinal solution,\u201d was convicted of war crimes and sentenced to death by an Israeli court.In 1970, the Soviet probe Venera 7 landed on Venus, becoming the first spacecraft to complete a soft landing on another planet.In 1978, President Jimmy Carter announced his intention to grant diplomatic recognition to Communist China, severing ties with Taiwan, on Jan.1, 1979.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), engineer/architect; Maxwell Anderson (1888-1959), playwright; J.Paul Getty (1892-1976), oil tycoon/philanthropist; Betty Smith (1896-1972), author; Tim Conway (1933- ), actor-/comedian; Dave Clark (1942- ), musician; Don Johnson (1949- ), actor; Julie Taymor (1952- ), director; Rodney Harrison (1972-), football player; Adam Brody (1979- ), actor; Charlie Cox (1982- ), actor.TODAYS FACT: In 2001, the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy was reopened after being closed for more than a decade for stabilization and reconstruction efforts.The tower\u2019s characteristic lean was left intact.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1982, Bill Par-cells became the coach of the NFL\u2019s New York Giants.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cLet me be something every minute of every hour of my life .And when I sleep, let me dream all the time so that not one little piece of living is ever lost.\u201d \u2014 Betty Smith, \u201cA Tree Grows in Brooklyn\u201d TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: $17 million -ransom demanded of billionaire J.Paul Getty by the kidnappers of his 16-year-old grandson in 1973, which Getty refused to pay.Getty secured his grandson\u2019s release months later by agreeing to pay no more than $2.2 million, the maximum amount that would be tax deductible.Getty\u2019s grandson was recovered on this day in 1973, 159 days after he was abducted.TODAYS MOON: Between new moon (Dec.11) and first quarter moon (Dec.18).Many options exist to treat pain following a stroke ASK DOCTOR K By Anthony L.Komaroff, M.D.DEAR DOCTOR K: I\u2019ve been in pain ever since I had a stroke about six months ago.What will relieve it?DEAR READER: Pain is a frequent complication of stroke.It generally falls into one of two types, local or central.Local pain results from joint and muscle problems.Strokes can make some muscles weak and stiff.That, in turn, can make the muscles hurt when they move (or are moved).It also can cause the bones in a joint moved by those muscles to shift out of their proper place, producing pain in the joint.Treatment is fairly straightforward and may involve a variety of options: \u2014\trange-of-motion and stretching exercises; \u2014\tover-the-counter or prescription pain relievers and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); \u2014\tuse of a sling or armrest to support a weak shoulder; \u2014\tstrategic positioning of a weak leg while in a wheelchair or in bed; \u2014\tcortisone injections to reduce inflammation.Electrical stimulation of the involved muscles, botulinum toxin injections to relax tight and stiff muscles, or acupuncture may also help.Less common, but more difficult to manage, is a neurological condition called central pain syndrome (CPS).CPS results from damage to sensory pathways.What are sensory pathways?Sensations (like pain, heat, touch, vibration) from all over the body travel up nerves to the spinal cord.From there they travel up the spinal cord to different centers in the brain.Strokes can affect those centers.As a result, the brain misinterprets normal sensory input as painful sensations.Central pain is typically constant and moderate to severe in intensity.The pain may be felt over a large part of the body or in specific areas.It is always on the side of the body affected by the stroke.It may be felt as a burning pain, pins and needles, or a pressing, sharp or aching pain.Pain medications may not be effective.However, anticonvulsants such as gabapentin (Neurontin) and pregabalin (Lyrica) may help.Stress tends to increase the intensity of all symptoms.Therefore, managing stress may also help reduce pain.Another stroke complication that causes pain is spasticity, an involuntary contraction of your muscles.This leads to stiff, tight muscles and tendons that make stretching difficult.Without treatment, the affected muscles may remain in abnormal and often painful positions.Treatments include: \u2014\tphysical therapy that involves stretching the affected muscles and using braces that hold the muscles in a normal position; \u2014\tmedications, including muscle relaxants and antianxiety drugs known as benzodiazepines.\u2014\tBotulinum toxin (Botox) injections, which can ease spasticity by blocking the signals sent from nerves to muscles.Injections of a different toxin, called phenol, reduce nerve impulses to the spastic muscle.A third possibility is an implanted pump that delivers a muscle relaxant to the spinal cord.Finally, a doctor can surgically correct a tendon that has become contracted and permanently shortened due to spasticity.So you have many options to treat the pain you\u2019re suffering following your stroke.Dr Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School Death Fraser W.ADAMS (1946-2015) Passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, at the Argyll Pavilion, on December 11, 2015, at the age of 69, longtime farmer, choir member, and community activist Fraser W.Adams, beloved husband of Kathleen Adams.Predeceased by parents Dr.Leyland and Mrs.Barbara Adams and son Daniel José.Will also be lovingly remembered by sons Carlos and Stephen, daughter Lisa (Ginger), grandson Grayson, brothers John (Hélène), Leyland (Martine), Rick (Susan), sister Julie (late John Dawson), sister-in law Marianne Stanley (Sal), many nieces and nephews, friends, and fellow choir members.Visitation will take place on Tuesday, December 15, from 7 to 9 p.m.at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St., Lennoxville.A celebration of his life will be held at the Lennoxville United Church, on Wednesday, December 16, at 11 a.m.Donations to Service d\u2019Aide aux Néocanadiens, 530 rue Prospect, Sherbrooke, QC J1H 1A8 in memory of Fraser would be greatly appreciated.CASS FUNERAL HOMES 3006 College St., Sherbrooke QC PHONE: 819-564-1750 FAX: 819-564-4423 cass@casshomes.ca www.casshomes.ca See your sift orew {J Development and Peace 1 888 234-8533 www.devp.org RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 400 per word.Minimum charge $10.00 ($11.50 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions or more: 15% off 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Page 12 Tuesday, December 15, 2015 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Alley Oop Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.Each letter in the cipher stands for another.\u201cJWTK XCLTCKT ACTX G XLGHH OGXS ITGROFDRHHP, OWTFM JWCHT TKBFMCKLTKO FX GDDTYOTA IP\tFO.\u201d \u2014 NTMMP XTFKDTHA Previous Solution: \u201cI don\u2019t take on big things.What I do, pretty much, is make the big things small and the small things big.\u201d \u2014 Larry David TODAY\u2019S CLUE: O s/enbs a Reality check Was cléax?ly a mam aP£ad op \\-ixs time:- Hi, GUVS™ I\u2019M G°lNG AX?ouWD To ALL MV FRIENDS AMD SHOWING THEM THIS PICTURE op MV MEAL! 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Info: 819-346-9122.LENNOXVILLE Uplands Bonheur d\u2019hiver.Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre is proud to present the 15th edition of Bonheur d\u2019hiver, our annual \u201cprelude to winter\u201d collective exhibit.The 2015 edition of this popular event will showcase the work of eleven Eastern Townships artists: Manon Carrier, Anne Dansereau, Anne Desbiens, Lucy Doheny, Debbie Everett, Tanya McIntyre, Kathryne Owen, Brenda Parsons, Marika Szabo, Dick Tracy and Rick Tracy.Looking for that special gift?Bonheur d\u2019hiver is more than an exhibit, it is also an art sale, providing the perfect occasion in the busy pre-Christmas season to enjoy the relaxing Uplands atmosphere and buy something for yourself or as a gift for that special someone.Uplands, 9 Speid, Sherbrooke (borough of Lennoxville), open Wednesday to Sunday 1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.Bonheur d\u2019hiver will run until December 18, 2015.NORTH HATLEY Saturday, December 19 at 3 p.m.: ESTRIA presents \u201cA Christmas Concert\u201d at St.Elizabeth\u2019s Church (3115 Capelton, North Hatley).With selections from Tchaikovsky\u2019s Nutcracker Ballet, Bach\u2019s Christmas Oratorio, Handel\u2019s Messiah and a big Christmas Sing-a-long to get everyone into the Christmas spirit.With the Estria Quintet, the St-Pierre/Fréchette-Gagné duo and the choir Les Voix Libres.Admissin charged (children free).To make a reservation, please contact Pauline Farrugia at 819-842-1072 or at estria@cgocable.ca This wonderful series is made possible thanks to the financial support of Le Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec.More information on the\tseries at http://pages.globetrotter.net/estria LENNOXVILLE Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre is pleased to present the 14th edition of its traditional Christmas concert on December 17 & 18 at 7:30 p.m.This year a variety of goodies are in store, including traditional Christmas Carols sung by the vocal octet Eight Misbehavin\u2019 and Christmas readings by David Dutton.And of course, Uplands\u2019 Christmas concert is never complete without the traditional Christmas Carol sing-a-long, accompanied by Fannie Gaudette on the piano.The concert will be followed by refreshments, including our world famous mulled wine! Reservations are strongly recommended.Uplands: 9 Speid Street, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville), 819 564-0409.MOE\u2019S RIVER The Annual Christmas Service at the Moe\u2019s River Church Sunday, December 20, 2015, 7:30 p.m.at the Moe\u2019s River Church.Speaker: Mathew Court, Pastor at St James Anglican Church in Lennoxville LENNOXVILLE The Ladies Auxiliary will be holding their Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 19, at \u201cThe Hut\u201d, A.NAF.Unit #318, 300 St.Francis Street, Lennoxville.The sales tables will open at 3:00 p.m.Dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m.and will be a buffet style turkey supper, with all the trimmings and homemade pies for dessert.No reservations necessary.STANSTEAD Hope and Serenity Stanstead Group meets every last Wednesday of each month.It is open to people facing cancer as well as their caregivers.Sponsored by the MEMPHRÉMAGOG MRC.Our next meeting will be December 16, Stanstead CLSC, 435 Dufferin, from 10 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.Hosted by Lyne Auger, Social Worker, Stanstead CLSC.For information: Lyne Auger 819-876-7521 ext.1513.LENNOXVILLE The Third Thursday Soup Lunch at St George\u2019s Church Hall will not be offered this month.Please join us again in the new year on Thursday, January 21, for our delicious lunch of homemade soup and dessert.See you all in January.LENNOXVILLE December 25, Christmas for you - Join us for singing, fellowship and Christmas Dinner on Friday, December 25 at Hope Community Church, corner of Queen and College, Lennoxville, 11:00 a.m.(doors open at 10:30 a.m.) to 1:00 p.m.Everyone welcome.No charge - \u201cour gift to you.\u201d For transportation or information, call HCC at 819-822-2627 or The Loughheeds at 819-563-7750 RICHMOND We will be holding a Christmas Party on Saturday evening, December 19, from 7:30-11:30, at the Canadian Legion, Branch #15, Richmond, 235 College St.N.Nashville style music with the group \u201cMemories\u201d.A light lunch will be served.Admission charged.There is no brunch this December, and our next Legion Brunch will take place from 9 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.on Sunday, January 17.Hope to see you there! Admission charged, 1/2 price for children 12 & under.MAGOG St.Luke\u2019s Anglican Church, 120 des Pins (Pine St.), Magog will present their annual bilingual Candle Light Service on Saturday, December 19 at 4 p.m.This ecumenical service will consist of Christmas Carols and Readings reflecting on the preparation of our hearts for the birth of Jesus Christ.An invitation is extended to the citizens of Magog and region to attend.Children are welcome.SOUTH DURHAM South Durham United Church: Annual Carol Service on Wednesday, December 23, at 7 p.m.with Rev.Reg Jennings.Everyone Welcome This column accepts items announcing events organized by churches, service clubs and recognized charitable institutions for a $7.00 fee, $10.00 for 2 insertions of same notice, $13.00 for 3 publications.Maximum 35 words.If you have more than 35 words the charge will be $10.00 per insertion.Requests should be mailed, well in advance, to The Record, 1195 Galt St.East, Sherbrooke, Quebec, JIG 1Y7, be signed and include a telephone number and payment.Telephone requests will not be accepted.Admission charges and trade names will be deleted.No dances.He was so wrapped up in \u201cdoing his own thing\u201d that it never occurred to him to have a relationship TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2015 Dear Annie: A group of us have been friends for more than 40 years.We graduated from high school together, but while the rest of us went to college, started careers and settled down with families, \u201cRay\u201d was smoking pot, partying and working paycheck to paycheck in an entry-level job.He was so wrapped up in \u201cdoing his own thing\u201d that it never occurred to him to have a relationship.Now we are nearing retirement age.The rest of us are able to take time to travel, pursue our interests and spend time with our families.Ray is still living hand to mouth.And every time we get together or see his Face-book page, he is griping about how hard his life is and how much he envies us.We\u2019d like to point him toward services that might be able to help him a little bit and show him how to make a realistic budget.The services have to be free, though, because Ray won\u2019t take \u201ccharity\u201d from the rest of us, and if he has to pay for anything, he won\u2019t be able to afford it.There\u2019s no guarantee he\u2019d take advantage of even a free referral, but we are tired of hearing him carrying on about the life that, after all, he chose for himself.Do you know of any free resources Annie\u2019s Mailbox that could rescue someone who\u2019s always been clueless about money?\u2014 Ray\u2019s Friends Dear Friends: It\u2019s romantic to \u201clive for the moment,\u201d but that doesn\u2019t mean you cannot also plan for your future.You undoubtedly know that, even with outside assistance, Ray might not change his ways.It would require an entirely new mindset, and that takes effort that he seems unwilling to make.You can look into Debtors Anonymous at debtorsanonymous.org, or get information on local credit counseling through the Federal Trade Commission at consumer.ftc.gov.(Search \u201cchoosing a credit counselor.\u201d) Dear Annie: I am responding to the letter from \u201cW.,\u201d whose neighbor constantly complains about the noise from her townhouse, even though she\u2019s not doing anything particularly noisy.The neighbors living in the condo below me used to phone and yell at me for practically any noise.They complained about the way I walked in my home even though I went barefoot most of the time to assuage them.They went to bed at 8:30 p.m.and expected me to shut down then, as well.They spoke to an attorney who told them I wasn\u2019t breaking any noise ordinances, but they still called incessantly to complain and were sometimes verbally abusive.So I spoke to my own lawyer.He suggested that I ignore them, but I told him I was being harassed, bullied and verbally abused and that I was not going to put up with it.If they were that sensitive, then they should have not moved into a condo with neighbors living above them.The lawyer and I resolved it by presenting them with his business card and informing them that any future complaints were to be directed to him.If they complained directly to me, it would lead to a lawsuit for harassment.\u2014 N.C.Dear N.C.: Threatening to sue someone is always an option in this country, although we think it should be a last resort.Too many people think it is the first step.Annie\u2019s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.Please email your questions to anniesmail-box@creators.com, or write to: Annie\u2019s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.You can also find Annie on Facebook at Face-book.com/AskAnnies.Diabetes ™e S' EPIDEMIC m Diabetes Québec REACT NOW! Information and donations: (514) 259.3422 or 1.800.361.3504 www.d ia bete.q c.ca Page 14 Tuesday, December 15, 2015 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Your Birthday TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15,2015 Be on guard and ready to take over something at a moment\u2019s notice.A progressive approach will ensure that you develop new methods and ways of doing things before anyone else.Set a goal and plan your strategy.The cutting edge has always been your thing, so step up your game in order to prosper.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Soul-searching will help you put your life in perspective.Getting back to basics and away from indulgences will help you establish a new beginning.Believe in yourself.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Someone you respect will raise questions and concerns about your personal life.Reevaluate your current situation and consider how to keep everything running smoothly.Balance and equality will be key.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Don\u2019t make physical changes based on unreliable information.Consider the pros and cons before you commit.Better health will come from proper diet and exercise.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 Don\u2019t take on too much or overspend on items that aren\u2019t necessary.You can have fun without compromising your bank account.Love shouldn\u2019t come with a price tag.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 You will have an impact on others if you take charge.Let your heart and passionate beliefs lead the way, but not at the expense of your health or financial well-being.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Reconnect with old friends.Make a point to reminisce and consider what you might have done differently.It\u2019s never too late to make a change.Use your intuitive intelligence and forge ahead.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 You may think you have everything under control, but if you have taken on too much, you will fall short.Ask for help in order to bring about positive change.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 Don\u2019t get worked up over nothing when you should be enjoying all the festivities.\u2018Tis the season to be jolly and to forgive and forget.Bearing grudges is a waste of time.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 Your relentless drive will be just what is called for.Bold actions coupled with good ideas will help you present your game plan to those who can help make your dreams come true.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 You need to pace your every move.Taking on too much will cause you to worry and doubt yourself.Own your ideas and present them with confidence.A small gain is better than none at all.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 Changes can be made if you are driven by passion and desire.Make your move based on your skills, knowledge and confidence.Mix business with pleasure.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 Keep your life and current emotional situation in perspective.Strive to be unique, and use your imagination to come up with a plan that will work for you.Travel and romance are encouraged.TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2015 We all make too many mistakes By Phillip Alder David Bird, the prolific bridge-book writer from England, has got to the nitty-gritty of the game in \u201c52 Bridge Mistakes to Avoid\u201d (Master Point Press).The highlighted errors are split 13 on bidding, 25 on declarer play and 14 on defense.Each chapter contains a few deals and ends with a list of useful tips.This layout is in the chapter entitled \u201cNot Thinking Straight,\u201d which could refer to every mistake anyone makes.Look at the West and North cards.South is in four spades.West cashes his two top hearts, everyone following.What should he lead at trick three?North\u2019s three-heart cue-bid showed spade support and at least game-invitational values.At the table, West shifted to the club jack, hoping his partner had the king.However, South won with his king, drew trumps in four rounds, and conceded a trick to the diamond ace.If East held the club king, South had accepted his partner\u2019s game invitation with only 11 high-card points, which was extremely unlikely.Since East clearly had a Yarborough, West should have led a low heart at trick three.(Not the queen, which would have established dummy\u2019s jack.) East would have ruffed, forcing South to overruff.But now, if South drew trumps, when he CROSSWORD West\tNorth 4 J 10 6 V J 9 6 2 ?\tK J 2 *\tA Q 5 East 4 8 5 4 2\t4 7 y A K Q 10\t3\ty 8 5 ?A4\t?9 8 * J 10\t* 9 8 \tSouth 4 A K Q 9 3 y 7 4 ?\tQ 10 6 3 *\tK 3 Dealer: South Vulnerable: Neither South\tWest\tNorth\tEast 14\t2V\t3V\tPass 44\tPass\tPass\tPass Opening lead: V A led a diamond, West would have won and cashed two hearts.Or, if South turned to diamonds after one round of trumps, West would have taken the trick and led the heart queen to establish a trump trick for himself.Counting high-card points on all deals will help you avoid numerous mistakes.Across\t39 \u201c\tNo Sunshine\u201d: Bill Withers hit\t29 Sally, to Charlie Brown\t49 Triumphs over 1 Big name in designer bags\t40 Emancipation Proclamation first\t30 Fed the piggy bank\t50 Get clean 6 Wild guess\tname\t31 Word in some private school names\t51 Earth pigment 10 \u201cOh, darn!\u201d\t41 Camper\u2019s gift from home\t32 Broadcasting\t52 Pub choices 14 Edmonton NHL player\t45 Like the Titanic\t33 Story with a lesson\t54 Four and five, but not six and seven 15 Caen\u2019s river\t47 Monk\u2019s title\t34 Senses\t55 Dieter\u2019s setback 16 World\u2019s longest river\t48 Put up a fight\t35 Remove, as a rind\t56 \u201cThat\u2019s a shame\u201d 17 Gets dirty\t49 Bikini part\t39 Police blotter letters\t57 Bowler or boater 18 Facts and figures\t50 Float up and down\t41 Payment option\t58 Kitchen gadgets brand 19 \u201cMy life.My card\u201d co.\t53 Deviation from a normal routine,\t42 \u201cWay to go, kid!\u201d\t59 Common URL ending 20 Madison or Jackson, e.g.\tand a hint to this puzzle\u2019s circles\t43 Hardly a buzz cut\t 23 Start of something?\t57 Traffic complaint\t44 Skillfully made\t 24 Figs.\t60 Prejudicial view\t46 Prone to flip-flopping\t 25 Golf lesson subject 29\tLittle taste 30\tIllegal diamond pitch 32 Workplace social event 36\tMADD concern 37\tScottish denials 38\tMany a Monopoly rd.61\tChurchgoer\u2019s donation 62\tFigure skating leap 63\tTackling a problem 64\tBygone anesthetic 65\tShopping bag 66\tCravings 67\tSalon employees G\t1\tS\tT\t1\t\tA\tD\tS|\t1\t|S\tO\tD\tA\tS L\tO\tT\tS\t\t°\tM\t1\tT\t\tb\t0\tR\tM\tA U\tT\tA\tH\t\tG\t1\tV\tE\tS\tA\tH\tO\tO\tT M\tA\tN\t1\tA\tC\t¦\t\tP\tO\tP\t¦\tb\tR\tA \t\tp\tR\tW\tH\t0\\\t¦\tu\tM\tP\tT\tE\tE\tN L\t1\tT\tT\tL\tE\tB\tO\tP\tE\tE\tP\t\t\t A\tB\tA\t\tIs\tW\t1\tM\t\t\t[a\tS\tL\tA\tN G\tE\tL\t\t\tIs\tT\tA\tR\t\t\t\t1\tC\tE S\tT\tL\tE\to\\\t\t\tH\tA\tH\ta\\\t\tv\tH\tS \t\t\tP\tR\t1\tV\tA\tT\tE\tT\tW\tE\tE\tT T\tO\tB\tA\tC\tc\t°\t¦\tA\tR\tM\tE\tD\t\t A\tP\tu\t¦\tH\t0\t0\t0\\\t¦\tb\tS\tC\tA\tR\tS B\t1\tL\tL\tA\tN\tD\tC\tO\t°\t1\tA\tL\tO\tE L\tu\tG\tE\tR\t1\tb\tU\tS\tT\t\tb\t1\tL\tE E\tM\tE\tN\td|\t\tli\tP\tT\tsJ\t\t\tE\tE\tP Down 1\tWild West law group 2\tLaugh-a-minute types 3\tName after 39-Down 4\tShoulder muscle, informally 5\tPesticide poison 6\tCoke and Pepsi 7\tCatch 8\tVoting against 9\tSkedaddles 10\t\u201cCSI\u201d facility 11\tCanyon edge 12\tPub choice 13\tApt name for a Dallas cowboy?21\tDeal with it 22\tDivorce proceeding rep.26\tGymnast Comaneci 27\tStuck 28\tA-list group 1\t2\t3\t4\t5 14\t\t\t\t 17\t\t\t\t 20\t\t\t\ts ?23\t\t\t\t24 29 32\t33\t34 37 40 45 48 57 62 65 I6\t7\t8\tn 15\t\t\t 118\t\t\t i s\t/ s\t\t [30\t31 138 42 46 59 r\t11\t12\t13 e\t\t\t L\t\t\t 125 136 \t\t\t \t54\t55\t 60\t\t\t 63\t\t\t 66\t\t\tI 150\t51 52 56 [67 classad@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Tuesday, December 15, 2015 page 15 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 4:00 p.m.CLASSIFIED Deadline: 12:30 p.m.one day prior to publication Or mail your prepaid classified ads to The Record, 1195 Galt St.E., Sherbrooke, Quebec JIG 1Y7 001 Property for Sale 095 Career Training CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE.No risk program.Stop mortgage and maintenance payments today.100% money back guarantee.Free consultation.Call us now.We can help! 1-888-356-5248.Make your classified stand out, add a photo for $10.per day.Deadline: 2 days before publication.Drop by our office in Sherbrooke or Knowlton.819-569-9525.classad@ sherbrookerecord.com 035 For Rent CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE! 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ASK DOCTOR K by Anthony L.Komaroff, M.D.DEAR DOCTOR K: I suffer from constipation.Do you think probiotics might help?DEAR READER: Probiotics are living bacteria found in cultured foods, like yogurt, and in dietary supplements.They have long been touted for their ability to ease digestive woes.The strongest evidence for probiotics is in treating diarrhea caused by a viral infection or from taking antibiotics.Our bodies are home to a mix of \u201cgood\u201d and \u201cbad\u201d bacteria.Both infections and antibiotics disrupt the natural balance of bacteria in your gut.Probiotics can help restore this balance.But the opposite problem \u2014 constipation \u2014 is more common than diarrhea.Yet many over-the-counter reme- SUDOKU Difficulty: 3 (of 5) \t4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 5\t\t7\t6\t\t\t\t3\t 6\t\t2\t\t5\t\t\t\t4 \t\t\t\t\t1\t\t6\t 8\t\t5\t\t\t\t\t\t3 \t7\t1\t8\t\t\t5\t\t 2\t\t\t9\t\t7\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 4\t\t\t\t8\t3\t\t9\t1 12-15-15 ©2015 JFS/KF Dist.by Universal Uclickfor UFS PREVIOUS SOLUTION HOW TO PLAY: Each row, column and set of 3-by-3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 through 9 without repetition.1\t6\t4\t3\t5\t8\t7\t9\t2 3\t5\t2\t9\t7\t1\t8\t6\t4 9\t7\t8\t6\t4\t2\t3\t5\t1 6\t4\t3\t1\t8\t9\t2\t7\t5 8\t1\t5\t4\t2\t7\t6\t3\t9 2\t9\t7\t5\t6\t3\t4\t1\t8 5\t3\t6\t2\t1\t4\t9\t8\t7 7\t2\t1\t8\t9\t6\t5\t4\t3 4\t8\t9\t7\t3\t5\t1\t2\t6 dies for constipation, such as laxatives and stool softeners, aren\u2019t all that helpful.Researchers set out to determine whether probiotics work against constipation.They analyzed 14 studies that met their criteria for a well-done study.All were clinical trials that randomly assigned people with constipation to take either probiotics or a placebo (or other control treatments).The researchers found that on average, probiotics speeded up \u201cgut transit time\u201d by 12.4 hours.They increased the number of weekly bowel movements by 1.3.And they helped soften stools, making them easier to pass.There\u2019s not enough evidence yet to recommend a specific probiotic for constipation.Until there is, experimenting on your own is probably a safe bet.Probiotics don\u2019t seem to have any side effects, and they are generally considered safe.Fermented or cultured dairy products are a good source of probiotics.These include yogurt and buttermilk.Other sources include miso, tempeh and soy beverages.The bacteria occur naturally in some of these foods.In other products, they are added during preparation.You can also consult with a registered dietitian who is familiar with probiotics.Probiotics are also available as dietary supplements.You can find a variety of them on drugstore and supermarket shelves.Let your doctor know if you are using probiotics.Whether or not you decide to try probiotics, eating more insoluble fiber should help your constipation.Insoluble fiber is found in the skin, peels and husks of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.It passes through your digestive tract without breaking down, creating \u201cbulk\u201d for your stools.There also are various powders containing fiber available over-the-counter at any drugstore.In my experience, the type containing dextrin works better for many people than the type containing methylcellulose.Take them as directed on the package.Experiment \u2014 your gut will tell you what works for you.You may notice that you have more gas after starting these fiber powders, but that reaction usually goes away after a week or two.So stick with it.A final piece of advice: if you have to go, go.Holding in a bowel movement, for whatever reason, may invite a bout of constipation.(Dr.Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School.To send questions, go to AskDoctorK.com, or write: Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuclc St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.) 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