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[" Sherbrooke to adopt new dog walking rules Page 4 ¦ the» RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 More security needed at Rio Olympics Sports- Page 7 75 CENTS + TAXES PM#0040007682 Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Info session held for new Hydro project By Matthew McCully Roughly 60 members of the public attended an information session last night regarding Hydro Quebec\u2019s project for the construction of a 320-kV direct-current transmission line from the Des Cantons substation in Val-Joli to the Franklin substation in southern New Hampshire.The 79.2 km line, called the Quebec-New Hampshire Interconnection project, would pass through Ascot Corner, alongside Johnville Bog and Forest Park, and around the west side of Mount Hereford before reaching the U.S.border.The cost of the project is estimated at $125 million.If approved by the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and the Fight against Climate Change (MSD), work will begin in the spring of 2017 and the line would be scheduled to be in service by 2019.Hydro Quebec employees explained the main elements of the project, and then the floor was open to questions from the public.Also present at the information session was a representative from the Bureau d\u2019Audiences Publiques sur l\u2019Environment (BAPE), who explained where citizens can learn the details of the project, and how to voice any concerns or make a request for a public hearing for the proposed hydro line.BAPE is an independent and neutral government body, whose role is to give a voice to citizens concerned with the environmental impact of government projects and serve as a mediator between citizens and the government when necessary.The Quebec-New Hampshire Interconnection Project is currently in the information and consultation phase, Cont\u2019d on page 3 Buddy bench a big hit at North Hatley Elementary RACHEL NEWCOMBE -A \u2022f*-.ïf a\u2018~ Vr-Â.Since its delivery from Galt teacher Jar rod Sharman on Monday, students have been fully enjoying their new buddy bench, beautifully decorated.Principal Nicole Grégoire (centre) said it is very much appreciated.By Rachel Newcombe Special to The Record Friendship can last a lifetime, and so can lovingly hand-crafted objects.Former North Hatley Elementary School (NHES) student and Alexander Galt teacher Jarrod Sharman has proven both.He and his woodshop class created a buddy bench for NHES and its retiring principal Nicole Grégoire.The bench was delivered to NHES on Monday, festooned in bright blue paint with a variety of painted images including a rainbow, flowers, and an infinity symbol.\u201cI really appreciate the gesture,\u201d said Grégoire about not just the bench, but the community and friendship from the students and Sharman that goes with it.\u201cIt\u2019s very nice that they give back.\u201d The purpose of a buddy bench is to eliminate loneliness and foster friendship on the playground.Students who would like to reach out but feel shy can take a seat on the bench, which lets others know they are looking for people to talk to or play with.Already the students of NHES are jostling for a seat on the bench during their recess break.Grégoire commented that it was instantly popular with the students, and that it is the school\u2019s intent that the bench will be used all year round for many years to come.Grégoire found out about the buddy bench when Sharman contacted her about giving it to NHES, and was able to organize an impromptu outdoor assembly the afternoon of the bench\u2019s deliv- ery.She wanted the students to see the bench itself, and be a part of the special moment between the two schools.\u201cThey had a chance to say thank you,\u201d she said, adding that it was important that the students recognize and appreciate the thought that went into such a present, and the connections that NHES and Alexander Galt have.Many of Gregoire\u2019s former students continue on to Alexander Galt, but there is only one first class, which Sharman was a part of.Grégoire laughed when she said that despite the 35 years since Sharman had been in her grade one/two class, \u201cI still remember his face.\u201d Cont\u2019d on page 7 ¦ THE\" RECORD GET a 7 DAY TR1AL ONUNE SCRIPT*01* ¦ Take The Record anywhere with you with an online subscription! iPads, tablets, iPhones, Android phones, laptops! For a free 7 day trial, go to www.sherbrookerecord.com, click on e-dition, then Free Trial and fill in the information.For information or assistance call 819-569-9528 billing@sherbrookerecord.com Abenakis hoping for a double RECORD RECORD Study panel recommends keeping school board elections press Printed and distributed by PressReader Pres^R e a d er \u2022 jjo\t0 4^27 8 4604 COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 2 Wednesday, June 22, 2016 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record The Record e-edition There for you 24-hours-a-day 7-days-a-week.Wherever you are.Access the full edition of the Sherbrooke Record as well as special editions and 30 days of archives.Renew or order a new 12-month print subscription and get a 12-month online subscription for an additional $5 or purchase the online edition only for $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 TODAY: CLOUDY HIGH OF 21 LOW OF 10 THURSDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS HIGH OF 24 LOW OF 8 l a j FRIDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 25 LOW OF 11 SATURDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 28 LOW OF 12 SUNDAY: CLOUDY PERIODS HIGH OF 28 LOW OF 17 Keeping in Touch Welcome Summer 2016 Interns! ToWkfhippprJ Each year, a handful of talented students join us at Townshippers\u2019 Association for the summer and experience the process of working with the community through a non-profit organization.We are excited to welcome Risha Dave, Jocylyn Grubb, Ashley Hatfield and Shannon Delarosbil to our team.As always, the summer students are an essential part of the Townshippers\u2019 team, preforming a wide variety of responsibilities and building skills and experience while supporting the Association\u2019s projects and programs.Risha will be working alongside the Association\u2019s communications agent to produce various print and digital materials, manage website content and help to organize our collection of photos taken over 37 years.Risha, who will be entering her fourth year of Applied Psychology at Bishop's University this fall, says she is grateful to being a part of the Townshippers\u2019 team this summer, and is looking forward to exploring the Townships.Jocylyn will be working with the As- sociation and 2016 Organizing Committee to plan and coordinate the 37th Townshippers\u2019 Day in Brome on September 17.A recent Sociology and Liberal Arts graduate from Bishop's University, Jocylyn loves reading, the beach and summer in the Townships.In the future, Jocelyn will be pursuing education studies at Concordia University, and ultimately plans to return to the Sherbrooke area.Ashley is excited to spend the summer working with us as the Strategic Planning and Membership Development Assistant.She grew up in the Lauren-tians and with family roots in the Townships, she considers the region home.Ashley\u2019s pursuit of a Bachelor of Business Administration at Bishop\u2019s, with a double major in Marketing and Arts Administration, will come in handy as she works with the Association to develop content for focus groups, survey applications and welcome packages and supports two volunteer led committees with planning and development tasks.As the association\u2019s Ambassador, you may see Shannon around the region this summer as she\u2019ll be participating in the Association\u2019s outreach efforts and membership activities.Originally from the Gaspésie, Shannon is in her final year studying history and politics at Bishop's and is thrilled to be spending her summer in our beautiful Townships region.Our summer job opportunities are supported by funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage\u2019s Young Canada Works (YCW) and from Canada Summer Jobs, a Government of Canada initiative.English School Boards Adopting Quebec\u2019s History Curriculum The entire English-speaking community has a right to be shocked with the decision of all nine English language school boards in the province to proceed with the implementation of a highly controversial new course in Quebec History this fall, announced Gerald Cutting, President of Townshippers\u2019 Association.\u201cThis course, like the one it is to replace, fails to meet the need to include the positive contributions of non-French speaking minorities when it comes to the development of our province and country.As a founding people of this area, we expect that the institutions that were threatened by Bill 86 should now be leading a movement to address the problem of an incomplete history of our people,\u201d Mr.Cutting said.\u201cOur community needs to rally, once again, around an issue of vital interest by taking a stand that can be supported with facts and reason to show this government why this course must be rewritten.\u201d Mr.Cutting further explains that the intent is not to downplay the tremendous importance of the French fact in North America, but rather to celebrate the contributions of those who have now been erased from the collective history for ideological purposes of a certain group.For more information on Townshippers\u2019 Association and our activities, keep reading this weekly Keeping in Touch column in The Record and visit us on Twitter @Townshippers, Facebook and our website www.Townshippers.org.Connect with Townshippers\u2019 offices in Sherbrooke at 100 - 257 Queen St.819-566-5717, toll free: 1-866-566-5717 or Lac-Brome at 3-584 Knowlton Rd, 450-242-4421, toll free: 1-877-242-4421.TOWNSHIPPERS\u2019 ASSOCIATION fM Charron J Lamoureux COMPLEXE FUNERAIRE Funeral complex serving ALL of Memphremagog It will be my pleasure to serve you in ENGLISH! Shannon Paxton 819-769-8777 Townshippers\u2019 Association welcomed four summer students for 2016: i Risha Dave, Ashley Hatfield, Shannon Delarosbil and Jocylyn Grubb.Ben by Daniel Shelton THERE, MUCH BETTER! HMMM.IV SAVA PIT MORE REP MIGHT HELP IH oressiyf'HJ Printed and distribut PressReader.com ?ad by PressReader + 1 604 278 4604 ND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW/ The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Page 3 \t\t\t\t I\tLocal.\tN\tEWS\tOne of Hydro\u2019s main selling points during the info session was that 80 per cent of the proposed new line would follow an existing corridor.Hydro project Cont\u2019d from page 1 which began on May 24 and lasts 45 days.Citizens have until July 8 to submit a request in writing to the MSD for a public hearing.If the request is deemed valid and necessary, BAPE will move forward with the next step, a four-month period where a public hearing is held and BAPE formulates a report on the environmental concerns raised by citizens, to be presented to the MSD for consideration before deciding whether or not to accept Hydro\u2019s project.One of Hydro\u2019s main selling points during the info session was that 80 per cent of the proposed new line would follow an existing corridor.Pointing out the New England is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, reps explained that offering Quebec\u2019s electricity to the U.S.would be beneficial to both sides of the border, reducing greenhouse gasses.Eight members of the public had questions for Hydro following the presentation of the project.One citizen complimented the pre- sentation sarcastically, saying it was a great speech, but in reality would be very different.Referring to negative experiences he had with the energy company in the past, he asked what guarantees would be in place to ensure the job was done properly.\u201cWho\u2019s accountable,\u201d he said, pointing out that attempts he had made in the past to get answers always led to dead ends.Hydro replied that there is a team devoted to the project that can be consulted at any time for information, and offered to meet privately to investigate his previous negative experience.Another citizen said he wasn\u2019t necessarily against the new line, but pointed out the discrepancy in the cost estimates between Quebec and the portion of the line in the U.S.referring to information he found on the Northern Pass website.He also asked why putting the new line underground wasn\u2019t being considered.Hydro explained that of its 34,000 km of hydro lines, only 200 km are buried.\u201cIt\u2019s a question of price,\u201d they said, ex- MATTHEW MCCULLY Action at Atto Beaver MATTHEW MCCULLY ?au coeur i \t - A.\u2022 warn.ra «-¦' .\t¦¦¦_Jï&ShHr?¦ A\u2019 d Emergency personnel responded to a call for assistance on the bike path near Atto Beaver Park yesterday around 11:30 a.m.Police, fire and ambulance services arrived on the scene within minutes.Firefighters prepared a four-wheeler to head down the bike trail, but ultimately the ambulance was able to drive in and retrieve the person in need of assistance and transport them to hospital.plaining the cost is roughly four times the price of lines above ground.Regarding the financial discrepancies, Hydro explained that Quebec and the U.S.face different financial realities, and could only speak for work happening on this side of the border.One citizen whose property would be touched by the project suggested that he was not properly informed about the project, and felt the July 8 deadline was not sufficient to gather all the information and voice concerns if necessary.He added that the first he heard of it was when a hydro employee came to his property to do soil testing.Hydro replied that to their knowledge, all 172 citizens directly affected by the project were contacted.Other questions related to environmental concerns specific to property owners, issues with erosion, deforestation and sensitive flora and fauna.Hydro said extensive studies have been done and proper steps would be taken to protect wildlife and minimize damage during the construction of the new line.The details of the Quebec-New Hampshire Intersection Project are available on the BAPE website www.bape.gouv.qc.ca or at the town halls in the municipalities of Val Joli, Ascot Corner, St-Herménégilde and East Hereford.Citizens wishing to request a public hearing must submit the request in writing to the MSD (Ministère du Développement durable, de l\u2019Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques) byjuly 8.MATTHEW MCCULLY Tick bites are not insignificant! Find out more at sante.gouv.qc.ca/lyme ENSEMBLE > 4* on fait avancer le Québec Québec i S press 1^,1.nd distributed by PressReader.com ?+1 604 ND PROTECTED BY y PressReaderN 604 278 4604 APPLICABLE L AW J Page 4 Wednesday, June 22, 2016 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Halter in the name of the law! Sherbrooke to adopt new dog walking rules By Gordon Lambie While owning a pit bull will remain legal in the City of Sherbrooke, the city bylaws regarding large dogs will be changing on July 4th in an effort to help keep the population as safe as possible.Once the new rules come into effect, any dog larger than 20kg (441bs) will have to wear a halter when leaving private property.\u201cIt is a little harness on the snout of the dog that closes the dog\u2019s mouth when pulled,\u201d explained Sherbrooke Mayor Bernard Sévigny.\u201cIf it seems like the dog will bite, you just have to pull and the mouth will close automatically.\u201d According to Sévigny, the new rules were inspired by a similar decision put in place by the city of Ste-Julie following a dog attack that killed a woman in Pointe-aux-Trembles earlier this month.Though the mayor noted that the existing rules regarding dogs are well followed in the city, he said that the majority of council members felt that more needed to be done.\u201cThe focus will be on ensuring a respect of the rules regarding potentially dangerous dogs, \u201cSévigny said.\u201cThere will be no racial profiling of dogs.Incidents happen and dogs are evaluated by the SPA, and dogs judged to be dangerous are euthanized.\u201d The new rules also reinforce the fact that large dogs living in apartment complexes must be on a leash from the moment they leave their apartment.Though the conversation about dog safety in the province is currently revolving around the pit bull family, the mayor said that the council did not want to tie their regulation to any specific breed, choosing instead to tighten the framework for dogs with a higher potential of being dangerous.\u201cWith dangerous dogs, yes we\u2019re talking about the pit bull family, but a Golden or a Labrador that is not well trained could also be dangerous,\u201d Sévigny said.\u201cThe numbers show us that bites are not just pit bulls, there are other breeds.\u201d Cathy Bergeron of the Eastern Townships SPA explained that the animal protection society has hired an additional permanent patroller within the last two weeks to help with oversight and enforcement of animal-related bylaws in the 26 municipalities under their jurisdiction.\u201cDuring the summer more people are going into parks and public spaces with their dogs,\u201d Bergeron said.\u201cIn this season our patrollers are more present in parks to help inform and educate people with regard to the rules.\u201d The SPA employee said that for the most part its team of five patrollers responds to specific reports made to the organization.\u201cIt\u2019s a small team, and that is why we rely on the population,\u201d Bergeron said.\u201cIf you see things, if you are witness to an act of negligence or cruelty then call us.We can\u2019t be everywhere at once.\u201d Bergeron said that the biggest infraction committed with regard to pet own- ers in the SPA\u2019s jurisdiction by far is in taking their pets outside without a leash.\u201cMost people respect the rule but we still find many who don\u2019t understand that rule,\u201d the SPA employee said, adding that patrollers can hand out fines of as much as $100 to people not obeying the rules.While the city prepares to change its regulations, the mayor shared that the police and SPA are currently conducting an information campaign to try to remind people about the existing leash laws and let them know about the coming changes.After July 4, Sévigny explained, the citizens can expect a small grace period to allow time for everyone to acquire the appropriate equipment for his or her dog.The mayor also noted that a provincial working group on the subject of dangerous dogs is scheduled to release a report on the 31st of August, after which it is expected that the rules at the provincial level will be modified.Vintage Bike Show in Richmond O By Claudia Villemaire Richmond rganizers of the 7th Annual Antique Motorcycle show are busier this week than a cat with a long tail in a roomful of rocking chairs.But that's not Do you have old fair photos and stories to share?Just in time for this year's fair season, THE RECORD will publish a COMMEMORATIVE BOOK of photos and information from COUNTY FAIRS for more than a century.If you have photos or anecdotes from early fairs you'd like to share, please send them to Sharon McCully at outletjournal@sympatico.ca unusual considering this year's event, scheduled for Saturday, June 25 will be the biggest yet, expanding to include antique farm tractors and machinery and of course, more folks showing off their retired and/or modified antique motorcycles.With ample facilities to put the show undercover in the case of rain, Dave Provis and Bill Johnston wanted to reassure exhibitors, understandably fussy about getting their shining.Restored bikes wet or dusty, the entire show could go undercover if the need arises.They spoke proudly of the hours spent painting, clipping, trimming during an interview last week.The event is at the Richmond Fair- a If your photos or stories are selected for publication, you will be given a free copy of the book.Anyone wishing to advertise in the commemorative magazine to show appreciation to the farm community that has kept this tradition alive since the mid-1800s, can contact Jo-Ann Hovey at jhovey22@gmail.com or 819-571-0325 Operation Backpack: Equipped to Learn Do you have $5, $10 or even $50+ to donate?For every $75 raised, a child in our community is equipped with a new backpack filled with school supplies.To contribute, please send or drop off a cheque payable to The Lennoxville & District Women\u2019s Centre 257 Queen St., Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1K7 Charitable receipts issued for donations of $10 and more.Please note that we will start our shopping for supplies the week of June 27.For more info, please contact the LDWC at 819-564-6626 or info@ldwc.ca or Sharon McCully outletjournal@ sympatico.ca grounds where the ravages of winter had to be cleaned up for this special event.\"We know already of quite a few new exhibitors communicating their intention to come to the show and with last year's exhibits well over three hundred, this year's event promises to be a record-breaker,\" Provis commented.\"And there are seats in the arena, benches strategically placed on the grounds, lots of picnic tables and a snack bar cooking up a storm of hot dogs and hamburgers too,\" Johnston said proudly.The organizing committee are all members of the Estrie Branch of the Canadian vintage motorcycle Association, which plays a major role in promoting the preservation of motorbikes, in some cases, date back to pre-WWII.Seldom seen models of Indian, BSA, Triumph, Norton and of course, Harley Davidson have turned up at the Richmond show in past years and \"we are sure many of them and many new exhibitors will show up again this year,\" Provis added.\"And we have plug-ins for trailers and camp sites too for anyone wishing to make a weekend visit to local tourist sites as well as this event.There is a small charge for campers but general admission is a reasonable $5, parking is free and there's no lack of space for one and all,\" Johnston added.The show gates open Saturday at 9 a.m.until suppertime.\"There are so many things scheduled for this holiday weekend, we decided a one-day show would be the best choice.So this year's event is a one-day affair, something to keep in mind as plans for the holiday weekend take shape.\" Take a walk down memory lane with motorcycles, tractors and farm equipment from another era on display.The exhibitors will be ready to chat about their bikes, the challenges of restoring these antiques and boast proudly a little about their success, explains in some measure the hours and even years of painstaking work and large sums of money too, has been necessary, but it's all worth it according to these die-hard enthusiasts.Rows of bikes, chrome gleaming, paint shining, motors looking cleaner than the day they came from the factory make a visit to this event one to remember. The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Page 5 THE PET COMECTioH «.h Keeping responsibility on the right end of the leash Jen Young Everyone has heard about all of the media hype revolving around Quebec City and Montreal recently announcing their expected ban on pit bulls by 2017.As someone who has saved hundreds of pit bulls; a pit bull is not technically a breed of dog, but is often used as a term to describe the American Pit bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and the Bull Terrier.Sometimes the American Bull Dog and Bull Terrier are also included in this group, these new \"laws\" being created on a whim without proper education or knowledge of the breeds is infuriating and saddening at the same time.All pit bulls are already mixes.They originate from breeding a Bull Dog and a Terrier, the strength of a bull dog and the tenacity of a terrier.In the United Kingdom, these dogs were used in blood sports such as bull-baiting, bear-baiting and cock fighting.When you do your homework, you will learn that all breeds of dogs were originally used for fighting some kind of animal.These blood sports were officially eliminated in 1835 as Britain began to introduce animal welfare laws.Since dogfights were cheaper to organize and far easier to conceal from the law than bull or bear baits, blood sport proponents turned to pitting their dogs against each other instead.Dog fighting was used as both a blood sport (often involving gambling) and a way to continue to test the quality of their stock.For decades afterwards, dog fighting clandestinely took place in small areas of Britain and America.In the early 20th century pit bulls were used as catch dogs in America for semi-wild cattle and hogs, to hunt, and drive livestock, and as family companions.With that little piece of history behind us, let me tell you what I know of the \"pit bulls\" and all their mixes.Of all the hundreds I have saved, I have never once been bit by a pit bull.I have been bit by other breeds; understandable in the situation of them being scared and in a new environment, but never once by a pit bull, and some I saved from se- vere neglect, and abuse.In fact, of all the dogs I have saved, the ones who seem to appreciate it the most are the pit bulls.They are strong animals and therefore not recommended for all owners, since they need discipline and routine and lots of exercise, but they are also the type of dogs that are the most obedient and most loyal to the humans who give them love and what they need.This being said, I also have learnt that pit bulls are not the best in big groups of dogs.They tend to be more territorial and less tolerant than other breeds, which is why anyone who owns a pit bull or any of mix of such should exercise strict leash use and they should not be left lose in dog parks.While it is a myth that their jaws lock, a pit bull is strong, there's no way anyway can deny that, and when they grab on they have more muscle in their body than many other breeds.What else have I learnt?I have learnt that they are indeed the kind of dog families want to have around them.There is no denying their loyalty and never-ending love and affection for their people.They will defend their families and their homes to the death if need be.I am no master trainer.I am not an animal behaviourist.I am just someone who has spent the last 7 years of my life helping animals.Saving them, healing them, working with them and loving them and it just so happens that of the over 1,000 animals I have saved, hundreds have been pit bulls and their mixes.All of this to say, this type of dog becomes a loyal family member when it is treated with respect, discipline, routine, exercise and love, but, as we have seen in the media as of late, people who neglect what the breed needs and neglect taking appropriate precautions can turn the breed in to misunderstood to flat out feared and hated.A dog is only as good as its master, I have always said, but with the craziness lately, mostly by people who wouldn't be able to tell a pit bull apart from a Rottweiler and lab mix, it is crucial that all dog owners are more cautious than ever.All dog owners, especially if you own a \"pit bull\" should be follow these simple reminders to keep laws aimed at the wrong end of the leash away from us.1-Keep your dog on a leash and in your control at all times; this will protect your dog from any bad publicity For fun: Test your dog breed knowledge.Which of these photos is of a pit bull?I will tell you the answer next week.and avoid any complications with people, other dogs or neighbour cats.2-\tIf you have not trained your dog to stay on you own property, think of enclosures; secure enclosures.A dog left outside for unreasonable amounts of time will get anxious, nervous, which can lead to misbehaving if he/she were ever to get out and on its own.3-\tHave ID on your dog so if he does get away from you he can be returned quickly, lessening any reactions your dog could have out of your presence in sometimes scary situations.My dog is an angel with me beside him, but like with my children, if mom is not around he could act out and inappropriately.I KNOW this, which makes me reasonable for making sure he is never out of my presence.4-\tRespect dogs you do not know.DO NOT stick your hand out to pat a dog you do not know.Ask for permission from the owner before approaching.DO NOT run screaming from a dog you do not know that may be in your presence.DO NOT pick up an object if a dog is intimidating you.Remain calm and do not make eye contact.DO NOT approach a car with a dog inside it to \"talk\" to it.You are actually instigating a dog that will want to protect its things.DO NOT walk in to someone's home that has a dog unannounced.TEACH your children these same rules.If you do not follow these rules of respect, YOU could bring about a bite to yourself, which could inevitably cause that dog to lose its life.And YOU will be responsible for bringing up our bite statistics.5-\tMake sure your dog is getting what it needs; exercise, discipline, good nutrition and affection.A dog lacking any of these things is unbalanced and can act accordingly.6-\tREPORT any breeding and selling of any big dogs on the internet, other than cont\u2019d on page 6 * .This page is provided by Blue Seal - The Animal Nutrition Centre and The Pet Connection.^ tit CENTRE DE NUTRITION ANIMALE Blue Seal Boutique 96 Queen Street, Sherbrooke Come in and see our Yankee Candles \u2022 Flags \u2022 Slue Seal pet food \u2022 (Siftware \u2022 Accessories 1730 Wellington Street South Sherbrooke \u2022 819-348-1888 blueseal@agrianalyse.com Page 6 Wednesday, June 22, 2016 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t ~Z.\t3l\tDI\tn\troi\tRj\tIAJ\tL\tTrump has clearly demonstrated that he has no particular policy objectives and the statements that hint at policy ideas are clearly beyond the pale, impossible, or both of three timate.Oh, and he wants to ban immigration of all Muslims \u2018until we can figure out what the hell is going on.\u201d In English, that means forever.As the Trump campaign heated up -with the help of a mesmerized media and the glorified ignorance of the \u2018conservative\u2019 American public - his competitors for the Republican crown fell over themselves trying to emulate his hateful-ness, something they have been adequately prepared for by a lifetime of I'ust over a year ago, an orange- Republican politics.One by one, how-skinned billionaire descended an es- ever, the party\u2019s elite fell to the Trump calator in a self-named building to sledgehammer, usually in humiliation nounce his candidacy for the highest and shame as they reluctantly jumped office in the land before an enthusiastic upon his bandwagon - on their knees - and moderately paid - audience.At the with bowl in hand, time, very, very few observers of the po- Trump, a master showman, has made litical scene saw this announcement as sure that the attention has remained on anything but a self-promoting joke.De- him throughout his quest by simply spite the fact that the candidacy of Don- breaking every accepted rule in Ameri-ald Trump has been a gold mine for can politics.He has slandered his Repub-comedians, its success has been any- lican opponents with childish insults thing but funny.\tand vague, unsupported allusions to cor- Trump has clearly demonstrated that ruption, or deceit, or whatever, never al-he has no particular policy objectives lowing himself to be cornered into and the statements that hint at policy justifying his statements.Trump rou-ideas are clearly beyond the pale, impos- tinely prefaces his bold-faced lies with sible, or both.Trump began his cam- statements like \u201cmany people are say-paign by painting an entire community, ing,\u201d \u201cI saw on the internet\u201d - statements with the exception of some who \u2018proba- which illustrate both his intellectual bly\u2019 are decent people, as rapists, mur- bankruptcy and his complete unconcern derers, and terrorists.His solution - to a for the truth.He appears to be a patho-problem that doesn\u2019t exist - is two- logical liar whose ego has convinced him pronged: the first step is to build a wall that if he thought of it, it must be true, along the entire 3200 km border, that In the race for the Republican nomi-wouldn\u2019t be possible even if it wasn\u2019t nation Trump has clearly demonstrated ridiculous.The cost of the proposal is es- an almost absolute unsuitability for the timated at anywhere between 20 to 40 post to which he aspires.A Trump presi-billion dollars plus the hefty mainte- dency would be a diplomatic, economic, nance costs.Of course this is irrelevant, and social disaster of unimaginable pro-because Mr.Trump is going to persuade portions, obvious to anyone not infected the government of Mexico to respond to with the hateful virus that is Republics racist insults by happily paying for can-conservative politics.Facts are irrel-the thing themselves.The second step is evant; the greater the lie the more likely to \u2018immediately\u2019 deport the estimated 14 it is to be believed; and the most unlikely million undocumented immigrants cur- of conspiracy theories are likely to be rently in the country.The cost - in true because they make ignorant people money, social stability, and potentially feel better about themselves.Trump has lives - of such a plan is impossible to es- aimed for the lowest possible denomina- U&ERAIS HAUL VETERANS MCK TO COURT OVER BENEFITS.tor in American politics and, has yet to reach its darkest depths.Despite the damage he has done and is doing, Trump has also done the public an invaluable, but unpleasant favour by demonstrating to anyone over four that the political system in which he functions is broken.In their attempt to challenge his ascendancy, the professional politicians who have up until now been the epitome of hatefulness, were shown to be the cowardly, unprincipled, opportunists most of us knew them to be anyway.He has illustrated the hypocrisy of the religious right and the greed of the corporate elite.He has clearly revealed the inability of the media to do their job by unveiling that the pursuit of ratings and readership is far more important that carrying out their constitutional duty.The disgrace of watching a Fox news \u2018journalist\u2019 crawling in humiliation to beg his forgiveness is a sight one might never forget.Ironically, the Trump disaster is perhaps the best thing ever to happen to Cont\u2019d on page 7 A party Mike McDevitt Letters Dear Editor It is with deepest appreciation that I once again offer thanks on behalf of Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre to the Lennoxville Art Group.For over a decade, the proceeds of the annual Friendship Day show mounted by the Art Group have been generously donated to Uplands for the benefit of our Art Program for children.The truly outstanding calibre of the art works \u2014combined with the excellent organization of the group\u2019s annual show\u2014 prove that one needn\u2019t be a professional artist or an arts administrator to provide the community with a most enjoyable event, as well as the opportunity to purchase some excellent paintings, cards and prints.Melanie Cutting, president Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre Responsibility contd from page 5 by registered breeders, to your local authorities.If you live in Sherbrooke, you will report this activity to the SPA de Lestrie.If you live in the area of the SPA in Cowansville, report this kind of activity to the SPA in Cowansville.7-Be RESPONSIBLE for your dog.KNOW your dog and its limitations.Not ONE dog is the same as otherThey ALL have different likes, dislikes, fears and worries.DO NOT put your dog in situations that could cause a reaction and inevitably put it in danger.If your dog gets nervous around strangers, when out in public use a muzzle.If your dog is not good sometimes with other dogs do not put it in a situation that he/she would react, therefore causing bad publicity.Don't be shy to tell people, \"NO, do not approach my dog, he/she is timid of people he doesn't' know.\" If you own a dog that is very protective, place a BEWARE OF DOG sign in your front window.Protect yourselves, which, in the end will protect your dog.DO NOT be afraid to tell others too.While MANY owners ARE responsible, there are still numerous that are NOT and like anything, a few bad eggs can ruin a cake, so speak up! 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