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[" Submitted by Danny McAuley Brome Lake Books Award winning author Louise Penny took some time to support local causes before she jets off to Barcelona, Adelaide and Perth for their Literary Festivals.Louise matched a donation by Brome Lake Books of $1000 from their profits of the sale of her newest book to the Yamaska Literacy Council and a $1000 to La Maison Au Diapason.At the launch of Louise Penny\u2019s latest book GLASS HOUSES, local coffee maker, Virgin Hill Coffee created a special Gamache Blend in T H E V O I C E O F T H E E A S T E R N T O W N S H I P S S I N C E 18 9 7 T H E Friday , January 26, 2018 95 cents + taxes PM#0040007682 IN THE MIDDLE OF TOWN -THAT\u2019S CONVENIENT!- R E S E R V E N O W ! lerenaissance.ca 819-562-0875 819-822-8055 cell mike.page@valestrie.com 819-578-1965 cell johnpage@valestrie.com 819-563-4466 office A family team here to listen to you and serve you with care Visit our website www.valestrie.com - Very nice selection of pre-owned vehicles WEEKEND EDITION Fentanyl, carfentanyl showing up in Estrie Page 8 Louise Penny stops in at Brome Lake Books Announcement regarding Townshippers\u2019 Day expected \u201csoon\u201d By Gordon Lambie When the Townshippers\u2019 Association announced that it would not be holding a Townshippers\u2019 Day in 2017, Association President Gerald Cutting put a strong emphasis on the fact that the decision was a temporary one aimed at reimagining the event for the future.While stating that its return might bring about some significant changes to the way the event is organized, the president was clear from day one that the annual celebration of the English Community in the Townships would be coming back.Although not yet ready to comment on the details of their reflections, Cutting told The Record on Thursday that the Townshippers hope to be able to make a positive announcement very soon.\u201cWe\u2019re 90 per cent there,\u201d the president said, explaining that the Town- shippers are in the process of finalizing CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 5 The time: 1947.The place: Japan and Hong Kong.The people: survivors.Such is the stuff that The Great Fire is made of.When this, Shirley Hazzard\u2019s final novel, was published in 2003 it won the U.S.National Book Award for Fiction and then in 2004 a Miles Franklin literary award.But the reviews have always been mixed.Perhaps this is because the novel is a bit of a platypus.The story focuses primarily on Aldred Leith, a Major in the British army, who has been decorated for heroic service in the Pacific theatre.At 32 he has suffered grievous combat wounds, and, although on the mend, has experienced more than his fair share of man\u2019s inhumanity to man.(He is the son of a famous adventure/travel writer who has in the past, distastefully enough, appropriated his own son\u2019s lover-mistress!) Aldred\u2019s job now is to travel the Far East and write about post-War Chinese and Japanese society\u2014 the former in the throes of the Communist revolution, the latter adapting to life after the A-Bomb under U.S.occupation and reconstruction.The main focus of the story is shared by another protagonist, Leith\u2019s former comrade in arms, Peter Exley.Exley, who is stationed in Hong Kong, is in regular correspondence with Aldred, and his job is to document Japanese war crimes.The story flips back and forth between the two main characters, and their combined perspectives provide the reader with a stream of troubling insights into the postwar Far East.We see the vestiges of a corrupt and outmoded colonialism; we see the hollow triumphalism, hatred, and racism of the allied victors; and we are constantly reminded of the filth, the heat, and the carnage\u2014in short the vastness of the human suffering that comes on the heels of war.Major Leith is temporarily assigned to a compound on an island near Hiroshima that houses a military hospital.It is run by a most unpleasant Australian officer, Brigadier Driscoll, who embodies all the worst aspects of colonialism.(He savagely berates one of the Japanese underlings, who subsequently commits suicide in the garden.) Two of Driscoll\u2019s children\u2014 twenty-year-old Benedict, who suffers from terminal Friedreich's ataxia, and his sister Helen\u2014are living in the compound.During the war years, the two had been buffeted and shuttled about among a succession of guardians and tutors.The miracle is that, despite their DNA and their adverse circumstances, both are highly intelligent, well-educated, and compassionate human beings.Benedict\u2019s illness has isolated him from mainstream society, and his sister has perforce become her brother\u2019s inseparable companion.Both take a shine to Leith.In short order the 17-year-old Helen and the 32-year-old Major fall in love and all manner of complications ensue.This makes it difficult to assess this novel.It starts by addressing some fairly profound issues about war and peace, but turns itself into a variation on a gothic ro- mance\u2014i.e.Is the boy going to get the girl?Will she escape the clutches of her evil parents and Leith\u2019s rival suitors?It\u2019s as though you thought you were buying a muscle car and ended up driving a Cabriolet! Hazzard owns that she was influenced by Henry James, and a lot of her prose is downright Jamesean.In this regard, the novel rewards a close read.At the compound, a Japanese girl serves dining guests, \u201cher unobtrusiveness so notable that one watched to see how it was done.\u201d And then, \u201cdishes and implements, and feathery amber flowers, had been placed with such accuracy as to confer, by mere transforming human intention, some opaque beauty\u201d.There is at work a great subtlety as Hazzard reveals the exotic nuances of Eastern culture.Another very positive aspect is her power to evoke accurate pictures of the sights, the sounds, the smells of the environment.She herself (daughter of a diplomat) was in Hong Kong in 1947, so it is first-hand experience that informs her sensory detail.However, there are some puzzling disconnects between the narrative voice and the characters.The narrator is what textbooks call \u201cthird-person limited\u201d.That is to say that for the most part it hovers over the main personae and exists through their consciousness.But the narrative voice is sometimes jarringly at odds with the characters.Consider a scene when Leith is in a Jeep with his bone-headed Aussie driver Talbot, quizzing the latter about the general state of affairs: \u201c \u2019How do you manage here?\u2019 [Leith] had a deep, low voice.If one had to put a colour to it, it would have been dark blue; or what people in costly shops call burgundy\u201d [.Whaaa?] Later, we have the driver, the same young Aussie, rendered thus: \u201cTalbot looked at his own hands, seemingly unveined, broad, supple, modestly capable, and with decent nails.He compared them with his companion\u2019s, resting on the wheel: brown, definite, broad in the palm, and long-fingered; like the man, experienced.\u201d Hmmm.It is as if Sam Spade were to pause in the middle of a brawl to admire the quality of lace curtains.Perhaps there are inherent difficulties when male or female writers attempt to create seamless characters of the opposite sex.Le Carré\u2019s female leads always seem a bit like male-generated caricatures.In the case of Hazzard, both of her very masculine male protagonists \u2014Leith and Exley\u2014 are believable, but there are occasional blips.Certainly when it comes to expressions of lust and desire, the reader is left bemusedly scratching his head at the somewhat over-abstracted and anemic rendering of passionate encounters.Even so, the story does finally stick together.Hazzard manages to link the ideas of global and personal healing together well.In short, it is far too important a work to be left unread.The Great Fire is available through the Lennoxville Library via inter-library loan.Alas, Shirley Haz- zard\u2014she dead.Ben by Daniel Shelton Page 2 Friday , January 26, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Weather TODAY: SUNNY HIGH -9 LOW -13 SATURDAY: CLOUDY HIGH 3 LOW -1 SUNDAY: CLOUDY HIGH 3 LOW -8 MONDAY: CLOUDY HIGH -3 LOW -20 TUESDAY: SUNNY HIGH -11 LOW -19 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.Visit the Record website: www.sherbrookerecord.com 2.Click e-edition.3.Complete the form and wait for an email activating your online subscription.GO O D RE A D S Lennoxville library The Great Fire: Instant classic?Or riddle wrapped in a romance inside a social commentary? By Matthew McCully The Golden Lion Pub in Lennoxville will host four bands on Saturday night for a benefit concert led by well-known local performer Tim Brink.Proceeds from the show will be donated to a local woman in financial difficulty who is facing the final stages of terminal cancer.\u201cIt is a very sad situation,\u201d Brink said, in a crowd funding appeal to help his friend.\u201cWe would love to help her enjoy her final days.\u201d According to Brink, in addition to the physical and emotional stresses of a terminal illness, his friend is unable to work, surviving on a limited budget and few resources.Brink took it upon himself to step in and try to relieve some of the financial burden.He set up an account at www.youcaring.com to gather donations, and has also called on some musical friends to help raise additional funds at the upcoming benefit concert this weekend.Brink will be joined by groups Six Shooter, 19 Stone and the Beer Breaks for a night of music for a good cause on Saturday at the Lion beginning at 9 p.m.Tickets to the show are $10.Brink added that there will be door prizes available thanks to local businesses and community members who wanted to help with the benefit.Details about Brink\u2019s friend and links to donate and get tickets to the concert are available on the Facebook event page Benefit for Lucie as well as Tim Brink\u2019s musician Facebook page.Record Staff SHERBROOKE Another strike is threatening a dozen early childhood centers (CPEs) in region as the Le Syndicat des travailleuses (eurs) des centres de la petite enfance de l\u2019Estrie \u2013 CSN has announced that its members have approved a mandate for four strike days in an attempt to speed up negotiations with the Association patronale nationale des centres de la petite enfance (APNCPE).In a General assembly Thursday, members voted in favor of an action plan that involves a bank of four strike days by a proportion of 98.4 percent, says a press release sent out Thursday morning.\"So far, we have held ten bargaining sessions and progress is moving at turtle speed considering that the APNCPE has filed no less than 386 applications,\" complains union president Stéphanie Vachon.\u201cOur patience is being put to the test in this negotiation when you consider that collective agreements expired on March 31, 2015.Our goal is to reach a settlement by March 31, 2018, otherwise we unfortunately will have to resort to take strike days,\" Vachon added.\u201c We are aware of the inconvenience these days can cause parents.\u201d In all, the union represents some 35 CPEs employing 850 workers.\u201cOur workers feel that they deserve conditions that are not less than those subject to an agreement in principle elsewhere in the Estrie\", Vachon said.\"Indeed, we are pleased to have obtained a regional agreement in principle for workers whose employer is a member of another employers' association that represents 18 CPE in Estrie.\u201d This agreement will be presented to members in the coming weeks.Vachon believes that it will be satisfactory to her members and will receive a positive recommendation from the bargaining committee.The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday , January 26, 2018 Page 3 8th annual BENEFIT DANCE for GREAT MUSIC D OOR PRIZ ES Please join us in the fight against Cancer! Info: 819-837-2363 janet@macelreavy.com Music by Slightly Haggard Tickets: $10., available at the door RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM BRAVEHEARTS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 at 9 p.mat the A.N.A.F.\u201cHut\u201d 300 St.Francis, Lennoxville CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 the details on a new three-year partnership deal aimed at helping to keep the annual celebration of the English community in the Eastern Townships going.\u201cThings are looking very good,\u201d Cutting added, saying that he is very optimistic about the return of Townshippers\u2019 Day.The Townshippers Association announced the temporary cancellation of Townshippers Day last April after declining interest from local communities in hosting the event resulted in a lack of new venue.That, combined with feedback from the community that the organization and annual event were no longer as relevant to particularly younger Townshippers pushed the organization into a period of reflection.Townshippers\u2019 Day \u201cIt is a very sad situation,\u201d Brink said, in a crowd funding appeal to help his friend.\u201cWe would love to help her enjoy her final days.\u201d LOCAL NEWS Bene?t concert this weekend at The Lion Tim Brink and guests supporting a friend in need More strike action threatens Estrie CPEs The CPEs affected by this strike mandate are: Les amis du globe Balan-Mousse Le ballon rouge L\u2019Enfantillage Entre amis Fafouin Imagémo Au jardin des merveilles La Jardinière Jeunestrie Passe-Partout et ses amis La pleine lune Les Stroumps. Page 4 Friday , January 26, 2018 LITERACY DAY newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record In Brome-Missisquoi YAMASKA LITERACY COUNCIL 450-263-7503 www.yamaskaliteracy.ca info@yamaskaliteracy.ca Your Literacy Resource Centers in the Eastern Townships wish you a Visit or call for free reading, writing, & math tutoring for English-speaking adults HAPPY FAMILY L ITERACY DAY ! In Estrie LITERACY IN ACTION 819-346-7009 \u2022 www.lia-estrie.org info@lia-estrie.org Family Literacy Day® is a national awareness initiative created by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999 and held annually on January 27 to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child\u2019s development, improving a child\u2019s literacy skills dramatically, and can help a parent improve their skills as well.Barbara Reid, award-winning Canadian author and illustrator, is the Hon- ourary Chair of Family Literacy Day! ABC Life Literacy Canada encourages families to \"Learn at play, every day.\" Engaging in literacy activities as a family improves a child\u2019s skills and also helps adults keep their skills sharp.Here are a few ideas to get your family started! New Activities for 2018! 1.Play With Your Food: Get toothpicks and small pieces of apple, cheese, grapes, or whatever snack you want (marshmallows, yum).Now build a house, tower or circle by attaching your snacks with toothpicks.Best part is you can eat it (not the toothpicks, of course)! 2.Slumber Party Book Club: Choose a book to read as a family, then watch the movie together in your PJs.Talk about what you liked from the book and the movie (and don't forget, lots of popcorn).3.Pack Your Bags: Have your teen plan a dream family trip.They can plan the whole thing \u2013 from hotel, to adventures, to flights.Build research skills while having fun.4.Favourite Food Find: Create a grocery store scavenger hunt with your weekly shopping list.Maybe add a few special items you don\u2019t get all the time for a special treat (and an extra challenge for scavengers).5.Draw Me A Home: Get large sheets of paper and draw the rooms of your dream home.Add in the rooms you always wanted (trampoline in your bedroom and pool in the basement!) Get some of your favourite toys and play with them in the house.6.Letter Model It: With modeling clay, make the letters of your name using all the colours of the rainbow.See some ideas from Family Literacy Day Hon- ourary Chair, Barbara Reid.7.Favourite Family Food: Write down how to make your favourite family meal.Share the recipe with your friends and family or make a video showing how to make the meal.8.Text You Later: Encourage older kids to read and write through texting.Send them a link to an article you think they\u2019ll like and ask them what they thought.9.The Punch Line Is: Swap your favourite jokes with your friends.See if your parents know them! (What's a ninja's favourite drink?WATAAAAA!!!!) 10.The Letter Train: Say a word and have your friend say a new word that begins with the last letter of the word you just said (play, yellow, waffles, snow).The Lennoxville Library is hosting our first Family Literacy Day \u2018READ-A-THON\u2019 on Saturday, January 27.Join us for this fun event between 10 a.m.and 3 p.m.to encourage your child to read! Enjoy piles of new books, participate in our read?ing challenge and activities and help yourself to snacks and juices sponsored by Provigo Lennoxville.All donations will be invested in improving your Library experience.819 562-4949 101 Queen Street, Sherbrooke, Quebec, JIM 1J7 bibliolennoxvillelibrary.ca Caron-Lacroix Duo brings \u2018Nomadic Strings\u2019 to Plymouth Trinity The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday , January 26, 2018 Page 5 The perfect Valentine\u2019s gi f t ! CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 honour of the detective, Armand Gamache in Louise Penny\u2019s award-win- ning series and were giving it out for free.It was such a hit, that Louise Penny decided to partner with Virgin Hill Coffee and make the Melange Gamache available, with profits going to Yamaska Literacy Council.Louise Penny and Tara Moar from Virgin Hill Coffee presented a cheque to Wendy Seys of the Yamaska Lit- erarcy Council for the amount of $450.Louise Penny also drew four winning names out of the pot of over 320 entries in the Three Pines Friendly challenge! This is the third time that we have drawn winners this year out of the thousand entries placed since spring.Twelve locations in the village of Knowlton have posters with a skill testing question about Louise Penny's village of Three Pines.Find one and make your guess and you are entered.And the winners for this round are Odette Morrison (from Longueuil who entered at Camlen), Yvonne Plater (who entered at The Star Cafe), Pierre Vincelette (from Boucherville who entered at Cafe Floral) and Tara Pauls (from Scarborough who also entered at Camlen) Congratulations to all the winners.Louise Penny Setttler Story Submitted by the Eaton Corner Museum The Eaton Corner Museum has sponsored another original play based on real events from local history.The play Settler Story, written, directed and produced by BU student Kendra Parnell from Sawyerville, will be staged twice on Saturday, Feb.17; at 2 p.m.and again at 7:30 p.m.at the Sawyerville Community Centre located at 6, Church Street.This year\u2019s dramatic presentation finds the Township of Eaton busy with change, going from a large space of uninhabited land to gaining several new owners by the turn of the 19th century.The cast of over 30 local volunteers will illustrate the adventures of Captain Josiah Sawyer & his associates, along with their wives and children, as they overcome different hardships in the early days of their settlement.The play will explore a few mishaps that occurred during the creation of the new settlement and delve into the characters of the first pioneers as they suffer through devastating times and shine in the happy moments that accompanied their living as the first settlers to a new area.While this is Parnell\u2019s first time writing a play for the Eaton Corner Museum, she has participated in some of the four previous productions that have been organized by the museum.Tickets for the play are $10 (children $5) and are available from Elaine Lebourveau at 819-563-8700, or by emailing elebourveau@videotron.ca.Refreshments will be available.Early reservations are recommended.Since 1959, the Eaton Corner Museum has been preserving and sharing local history going back to the late 1700s.The Museum has a unique and interesting collection of historical objects and archives depicting life in Eaton Corner and throughout historic Compton County, and sponsors many events and activities for the public.About the museum During the summer season, the Eaton Corner Museum presents its permanent exhibit in the former Congregationalist church in the heart of this historic village.The exhibit, called A Tale of the Townships, tells the story of the early settlers to this part of the Eastern Townships.Also open to the public are the Academy, a former secondary school (and later Town Hall), and the Foss House.All three buildings are fine examples of colonial style architecture built in the early to mid-1800s.The Foss House has a reception area for the Museum site and temporary displays of artefacts and local art.The Academy houses part of the Museum\u2019s reserve collection and archival materials accessible for research.The administrative office of the Museum Society is also located in the Academy building.The Museum\u2019s 2018 season opens in early June.For more information about the Museum, our opening hours, our collections and exhibits, and our events and activities, visit our website www.eatoncorner.ca.Austin Bailey, Don Atkinson and Lynn Rothney Bringing local history to life KENDRA PARNELL Record Staff Michel Caron and Paulyn Lacroix, two friends and collaborators who have worked together for over 35 years and are considered among the region\u2019s most finely polished classical guitarists, will be presenting a performance called \u2018Nomadic Strings\u2019 at Plymouth Trinity United Church on February 18, at 3 p.m.Last year, on learning that the duo was entering a new phase, La Maison d'Opéra et de Concerts de Sherbrooke hurried to add them to its program.The duo, founded in 1982, are considered masters of the classical repertoire.Caron and Lacroix also explore the sounds of world music and they will play the Irish bouzouki and acoustic guitar.The performance will include, among other things, South American, Cuban, Spanish and Irish pieces.The list includes Piaz- zolla, Machado, Granados, Bartok, Satie, and others.Caron and Lacroix are both graduates of the University of Montreal in classical guitar performance and are leaders in their field and are respected as teachers.Caron teaches in the Music department at the Université de Sherbrooke and Bishop's University, while Lacroix teaches for the Commission scolaire de la Région de Sherbrooke and has won the CSRS Award of Excellence for exceptional during his 33 year teaching career.The duo has recorded two albums together: \u2018Adeus\u2019 in1998, with the Atma label, and \u2018Danza de la seducción,\u2019 in 2001, with Series XXI.These two albums are often heard on the waves of the CBC, Radio-classique, and Radio-Canada.The concert will be held at Plymouth Trinity Church, 380 Dufferin St.General Admission: is $35.00; $15 for those 25 years and under and for those 65 and over: $30.00, Children 12 and under can attend for free.For more information, contact the Maison de l\u2019Opéra de Sherbrooke.see www.maisondoperacon- certs.com or contact info@maisondoperaconcerts.com, or call 819-578-2772. By David Suzuki Angel Gurria sounds like the leader of an environmental or social justice group.In a recent University of Toronto lecture, \u201cClimate Action: Time for Implementation\u201d, he stressed that climate change is a public health issue \u201cdisproportionately affecting the most vulnerable as well as those least responsible for anthropogenic warming.\u201d Gurria is Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, a group representing some of the richest, most industrialized nations on Earth.He said the Toronto lecture was his third climate talk in recent years.In the first, he argued that fossil fuel emissions to the atmosphere must be \u201ccompletely eliminated in the second half of this century.\u201d I disagree with his support of carbon capture \u2014 allowing carbon dioxide pollution to be created but storing it below ground.But his vision of worldwide net-zero emissions is breathtaking.We associate the words \u201ccompletely eliminated\u201d with Greenpeace, not the OECD.He\u2019s certainly no friend of coal-fired power.He argues it\u2019s \u201cno longer cheap given rapid advances in renewables and the heavy costs of air pollution.\u201d In a report, Investing in Climate, Investing in Growth, the OECD laments that \u201cfar too much coal-based power generation capacity is still being built.\u201d Given that many member states are economically vested in coal, Gurria\u2019s stance is admirable.He doesn\u2019t ignore the fuel\u2019s harmful effects nor is he afraid to critique his own constituents.And he understands the situation\u2019s urgency: \u201cCountries can no longer credibly argue that better evidence is needed before we take action.\u201d He has no patience for those who claim the science is unsettled or that climate remedies can be postponed.It\u2019s encouraging that someone of his stature believes the question is no longer \u201cwhether\u201d but \u201chow fast?\u201d He\u2019s a great supporter of the Paris climate agreement but believes it doesn\u2019t go far enough.Rather than adopt a cautious approach \u2014 perhaps waiting for nations to meet their current targets before embarking on more stringent ones \u2014 he urges greater ambition, arguing there is presently a \u201cserious shortfall in the aggregate level of pledged emissions reductions.\u201d He notes that even if Paris commitments keep temperature rise below 2 C there will be more extreme weather events \u2014 including flooding and drought \u2014 and food insecurity.Perhaps most encouraging, he calls for higher carbon prices and a phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies.Carbon prices, he says, \u201chave been too low so far.Many carbon dioxide emissions are not priced at all, and over 90 per cent are priced at less than EUR 30 per tonne.\u201d In recent years, the debate in Canada has been over whether or not to implement carbon pricing.For Gurria that question is settled.The issue now is raising the price to levels that will achieve emis- sion-reduction goals.By taking this position, the OECD provides the valuable service of putting opponents of pricing on notice that they are out of step with mainstream economic thought.Fossil fuel subsidies, Gurria writes, function as \u201cnegative carbon price signals\u201d furthering the uptake of oil and gas at the very moment when their use needs to be curtailed.He could have urged the subsidies\u2019 reduction; instead, he calls for their removal.He reminds us of their staggering global scale \u2014 about half a trillion dollars annually.He says they \u201cdisproportionately benefit\u201d the well off.Criticizing these subsidies takes guts.It means targeting some of the world\u2019s largest resource companies.The only serious flaw is his unquestioning support for economic growth.He believes that can be \u201cinclusive and climate-compatible\u201d but his argument is not wholly convincing.In a recent open letter, some 15,000 scientists raised concerns about \u201cthe role of an economy rooted in growth.\u201d At a minimum, Gurria should recognize the work of thinkers such as Canadian economist (and former David Suzuki Foundation board member) Peter Victor, who argue vital societal goals, such as full employment, can be achieved without growth.The lesson is not that the OECD still embraces some tenets of traditional economics.That\u2019s a given.The interesting thing is how far elite actors have come in acknowledging key drivers of the climate crisis, and the means to its solution.Sceptics take note: In Gurria we have one of the world\u2019s most influential economists urging dramatic climate action, including a higher, and rising, price on carbon.David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation.Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Climate Change Policy Analyst Gideon Forman.Learn more at www.davidsuzuki.org.EDITORIAL Page 6 Friday , January 26, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Gurria is Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, a group representing some of the richest, most industrialized nations on Earth.On climate, OECD head embraces environmentalism 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 FAX: 819-821-3179 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com WEBSITE: www.sherbrookerecord.com SHARON MCCULLY PUBLISHER .(819) 569-9511 MATTHEW MCCULLY ASSOCIATE EDITOR (819) 569-6345 GORDON LAMBIE ASSOCIATE EDITOR .(819) 569-6345 STEPHEN BLAKE CORRESP.EDITOR .(819) 569-6345 SERGE GAGNON CHIEF PRESSMAN .(819) 569-9931 DEPARTMENTS ACCOUNTING .(819) 569-9511 ADVERTISING .(819) 569-9525 CIRCULATION .(819) 569-9528 NEWSROOM .(819) 569-6345 KNOWLTON OFFICE 5B VICTORIA STREET, KNOWLTON, QUEBEC, J0E 1V0 TEL: (450) 242-1188 FAX: (450) 243-5155 PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST T O T A L QUEBEC: 1 YEAR 135.60 6.78 13.53 $ 1 5 5 .9 1 6 MONTHS 71.19 3.56 7.10 $ 8 1 .8 5 3 MONTHS 36.16 1.81 3.60 $ 4 1 .5 7 ON-LINE SUBSCRIPTIONS QUEBEC: 1 YEAR 71.50 3.58 7.13 $ 8 2 .2 1 1 MONTH 6.49 0.32 0.65 $ 7 .4 6 Rates for out of Quebec and for other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record was founded on February 9, 1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by Alta Newspaper Group Limited Partnership.PM#0040007682 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to The Record, 6 Mallory Street, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 2E2 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA RECORD THE Science matters Roommate ?ght leads to pot production bust Record Staff SHERBROOKE An individual from Sherbrooke, who was chasing his roommate around with an iron bar, brought Sherbrooke Police officers to his home, only to discover a cannabis grow-op in the residence.Police received a call at 4:45 p.m.Wednesday afternoon concerning a quarrel between two roommates in an apartment on Quebec St.The 31-year-old suspect was allegedly threatening his roommate with an iron bar, but the 29- year-old target was able to flee through a basement window, police say.When the patrol officers arrived, the alleged victim was no longer there but a grow-op containing 30 marijuana plants was.Aside from the plants, police found fertilizer and other material used for production.The 31-year-old suspect was arrested for assault with a weapon and cannabis production.The alleged victim is also expected to face charges related to cannabis production.Follow The Sherbrooke Record on Facebook and Twitter! sherbrookerecord @recordnewspaper Most of all, my haven is people.I hope that you are lucky, as I have been, to find people who are safe, and kind, and trustworthy.COLUMNIST Friday , January 26, 2018 Page 7 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com MASSAWIPPI DART LEAGUE open mixed doubles Dart Tournament for the benefit of La Maison Aube-Lumière Saturday, January 27 at The Hut, A.N.A.F.Unit #318 300 St.Francis, Lennoxville Registration: 1 p.m.to 2 p.m.Starts at 2 p.m.sharp Everyone welcome to come play darts for a good cause! One column, four voices Opening to the Spirit By Revs Mead Baldwin, W.Lynn Dillabough, Lee Ann Hogle, and Carole Martignacco 1) When I was a young girl my haven was a weeping willow in the back yard.I remember sitting between the roots that had pushed up from the ground and looking out at the world through a curtain of leaves.Some branches grew so low that they swept the ground.On a warm day I was protected by the shade of these leaves and if I close my eyes I can still hear the light tinkling sound as the breeze made them dance.Sometimes the cat would come and join me and I would feel completely at peace.Today I have a few havens.My bed is one and I always make sure to have nice sheets and soft duvets and pillows.Sweet sleep, at my age, is one of the best havens I can find.Another is the retreat center where I visit four times a year: the dock by the Madawaska River, the chapel, and, again, a great willow that grows by the water.Most of all, my haven is people.I hope that you are lucky, as I have been, to find people who are safe, and kind, and trustworthy.The world can be harsh and some people can be cruel.It was the weeping willow and a cat who first taught me about softness.And, now, I do my best to find that softness and to be that softness wherever I can.2) It's so simple and universal, the need for warmth, safety, peace and infinite kindness, food for the body and love for the soul.Home as a haven where we are nurtured and given all we need to thrive.From a place of security and safety, our needs for belonging and sustenance are provided, that we may from little on gain confidence to venture out into the world and face whatever risks and opportunities call to us from beyond our walls.Knowing always we have that safe place to return to, where we are known, cared for and loved.When my daughters were small, creating home as haven was in the early years my fulltime job, and even on the most humdrum days I embraced the task with all my heart.Each morning I'd serve breakfast and pack lunches with homemade treats, finding shoes, tying scarves, handing out hats and mittens at the door with wishes of \"Love you - have a good day!\" as they went off to school.Later as I also was leaving for school or for work, we'd often pack the slow cooker together so the meal would be warm and ready when we returned home.The girls are grown now, and I am often struck by the memories they cherish from those days.Ours was the usual chaos of a busy household, a mad scramble to find one's belongings amid the disorder of several lives lived in close quarters.There were times of scarcity and needs of many kinds at times had to wait patiently to be met.Yet what they all remember is that they were loved, they were safe, they always knew where home was.They've taken their experience out into the world, created lives that nurture themselves and others, make safe havens in their hearts for new friends and family.Conversely, that anyone should ever become homeless in our midst, with all the resources of food, clothing and shelter that are wasted daily on a collective scale, is a heartbreaking social scourge that should challenge us all to work for change.3) The word haven can be a place or a person.What comes first to mind is an amazing woman who seems to embody the very spirit of that word.For the past couple years she has worked with humanitarian agencies on the island of Lesvos, welcoming refugees fleeing the Syrian war.She helps create the briefest of safe havens for those who who've lost their homes, loved ones, country, all they possess, their entire way of life.They arrive - those fortunate to survive the treacherous crossing - cold, wet, hungry, alone and terrified.She meets them coming off the flimsy dinghies with food and dry blankets, speaking words of comfort that transcend language barriers.Each one is greeted face to face as a guest, with dignity and love.In the camps as they await next steps on their journey, she circulates trying to discern individual needs, learns of their losses, comforts fears, offering any small gesture or token to ease the confusion.For a nursing mother she might find a shawl, for a scared lonely child a small toy.Back home we her friends relish her long newsy letters describing in loving detail the real people she encounters, individuals and whole families whose stories would otherwise be unknown.There is so much to learn from her life that swings from frequent visits to the Greek island to create a safe haven for countless others, to returning herself to the haven of family and friends, to rest, regenerate, and gather resources to go back for another round.So comfortable is she in her own skin, so at home in the work she feels called to do, that whether at home or abroad she seems to radiate calm and peace.Perhaps if we have experienced safety, and been loved enough to have learned how to love in return, we could each become a safe haven for others seeking the same.Near or far, our world needs more people of good spirit who can generate the welcoming power of love in even the coldest corners.4) When I was a teenager life could be a bit overwhelming.I had gone from a local school with less than 200 students to a brand new school with over 3,500 students.Noon hour in particular could be difficult, but early on I found a safe place, the library.I found a small group of friends, and each day we would meet there.Any place with books in it was welcoming, and we formed great bonds.I still love libraries.When I moved to the Townships, in a matter of months I had cards from 5 different local libraries.I also have memories of a safe space where I could be myself.People all crave a haven, a place of comfort, a welcome harbour in the sometimes stormy seas of life.For many, a church congregation can be that place, if it offers unconditional acceptance and love.These days the life of a teenager, in particular, can be complicated.Social media, peer pressure, and parental expectations can be overwhelming without support.In my ministry I have found that retreats, summer camps, and youth forums can provide that safe space and nurture personal growth.The friendships that are formed can be a lifelong source of support.Jesus once said, \u201cJudge not, lest you be judged\u201d.He reached out to outcasts and strangers and created a new community of love.We are called to do the same.A true haven is a nonjudgmental place with acceptance and support.People are free to be themselves.Language, sexual orientation, religion, or race should never be seen as barriers.I hope that all our congregations can be havens of love and joy, where all are welcome.One word, four voices - inviting you to reflect: What does it mean to find or be a safe haven?Rev.Mead Baldwin pastors the Waterville & North Hatley pastoral charge; Rev.Lynn Dillabough is now Rector of St.Paul's in Brockville ON.She continues to write for this column as a dedicated colleague with the Eastern Townships clergy writing team; Rev.Lee Ann Hogle ministers to the Ayer\u2019s Cliff, Magog & Georgeville United Churches; Rev.Carole Marti- gnacco is Consulting Minister to UU Estrie-Unitarian Univer- salists in North Hatley.Today's Word: Haven STS signs 10-year advertizing deal with Quebecor Out of Home Record Staff SHERBROOKE The Sherbrooke Transit Corporation (STS) has signed a 10-year deal with Quebecor Media Out of Home engaging the latter to manage advertizing on its 88 ad spaces and its 28 bus shelters starting February 1, 2018.Quebecor Out of Home has agreed to improve its facilities in strategic locations throughout the city, as a way of introducing new services to enhance the customer experience.For instance, commuters will have access to bus schedules in real time.STS President Marc Denault says he\u2019s thrilled with the agreement, which, he say, makes it possible to collect revenue from transit agencies.It also fits in perfectly with the City\u2019s bus fleet renewal plan. Page 8 Friday , January 26, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Fentanyl, carfentanyl showing up in Estrie Record Staff SHERBROOKE Estrie public health authorities have revealed that the deadly opioid fen- tanyl is starting to make an appearance in the region and the agency is concerned about the future.Cases of fentanyl poisoning requiring hospitalization have been spreading recently and one individual has died after ingesting carfentalyn, an associated narcotic.Fentanyl is about 100 times stronger than morphine.Carfentanyl, in turn, is considered 10,000 times more powerful than morphine.In an interview with Sherbrooke\u2019s La Tribune, Public Health Director Mélissa Généreux said \u201cthe case is under investigation.\" Carfentanyl is used as a sedative for large animals, such as elephants, and is even considered too dangerous, not only for these animals, but also for those who handle it.According to police authorities, just 20 micrograms, or less than a grain of salt, is enough to kill a human.The drug is relatively cheap and easier to obtain than other street drugs, with which it is often mixed, like heroin and cocaine, it is usually distributed in the form of tablets that resemble prescription drugs.Fentanyl can, in fact, be prescribed for medical purposes.\"There is no problem when it is properly used,\" Généreux is quoted as saying, \u201cbut it is also used for recreational purposes, unfortunately, and is transformed in illicit laboratories where it can become dangerous.\" The Public Health Agency began an epidemiological survey Wednesday and is on the alert and following the situation.It is asking the public to be vigilant.Notices have sent to ambulance attendants, nurses, doctors, and those likely to be in contact with cases of this kind of intoxication to raise awareness.The survey is designed so that as soon as an overdose is reported, Public Health is informed quickly and can get a portrait of how the situation develops.Génereux assures the public that there is no cause for panic, but has chosen to be proactive.Other regions have also triggered similar kinds of investigation.Carfentanyl made its initial appearance in Quebec a year ago at the Mon- treal-Mirabel International Airport in a form resembling grains of salt.Two packages had been sent to two different residences in the Montérégie by a private courier service, La Presse reported at the time.The first cases of fentanyl in Quebec occurred in 2016 but the drug had been circulating in Western Canada killed more than 2,500 people across Canada between 2000 and 2016.Estrie Public Health is organizing a meeting to bring together several involved stakeholders on February 9.Magog man charged with animal cruelty Record Staff SHERBROOKE The SPA de l\u2019Estrie brought charges against a Magog resident Friday under section 445 (1) (a) (2) of the Canadian Criminal Code for intentionally causing unnecessary pain, suffering and injury to a kitten.\"On December 13th, we received a report of a suspicious situation where a kitten was thrown to the ground by its guardian,\" says spokesperson for the Es- trie SPA, Geneviève Cloutier.On the basis of that information, she says, an investigation was began immediately.The kitten in question was barely two months old when it was reportedly thrown twice to the ground violently by the suspect after he found excrement on the floor of his apartment.The event took place on December 11, 2017.The animal needed veterinary care and was taken to the SPA shelter.The kitten will remain in the care of the SPA until a judge decides whether or not to accept a motion for disposition filed, January 19, 2018, at the time of the suspect\u2019s court appearance.The animal welfare organization is taking the opportunity provided by this case emphasize the importance of public denunciation in curbing animal abuse SPA de l\u2019Estrie is mandated to apply federal and provincial laws as well as municipal regulations regarding animal protection and welfare.It is encouraging citizens who witness animal negligence or cruelty to contact the organization without delay.\"If you witness a situation of negligence or if you are suspicious, do not hesitate to contact us without delay,\" says Cloutier.\u201cThanks to these completely confidential reports, we can help hundreds of animals here in Estrie.\" Every year, more than 5,000 animals are hosted by the SPA de l\u2019Estrie.The organization serves 27 municipalities in the Eastern Townships and has more than 40 employees, dedicated to improve relationships between humans and animals in the region.In the spring of 2018, in addition to marking the opening of its new shelter, the SPA de l'Estrie will celebrate its 40th anniversary. Last week\u2019s column was on setting attainable goals to keep running for the long term, including having a reason to run, starting slowly at the 5km distance, focusing on stamina over speed, and recording your progress in a daily log.Today's column is about choosing the right gear because it can be a difference maker.Think of a hockey player stepping on the ice with dull 10-year-old skates that are too big and I guarantee it won\u2019t matter how good his shin pads are.Once you\u2019ve held a feather-light three hundred dollar carbon composite one piece stick, your wood stick days are likely done.It\u2019s the same with running.The best equipment will enhance your comfort on the road or trail, allowing you to stay out there longer without slowing down.If you are training for a 10k, the most important investment you make will be in your shoes.To be at the top of your game, you will need supportive shoes that fit perfectly and suit your fitness level.The manufacturers are ahead of the curve, hence there is no shortage of fitness fashions to choose from.If you are new to running here are my top five gear tips to get you started, which should improve your experience by keeping you dry and comfortable.1.Invest in shoes that meet your needs.Visit a specialty store to find the best shoes and take advantage of expert advice just waiting for you to tap into.2.Socks - find running socks with anti-chafe materials that will keep you blister-free.Note: good running socks can cost well over twenty dollars but the extended comfort you get makes them well worth it.3.Clothing - dress for the weather conditions - avoid experimenting with new gear for a race event because unfamiliar garments may chafe your skin.Wear lightweight, breathable sweat- wicking fabrics to help keep you dry and comfortable.Choose reflective gear whenever possible.Wear a sports bra that gives proper support.Specialty running stores carry a wide selection of sports bras.4.Wear a hat in all weather conditions to keep your head warm and dry during the colder months to protect you from the sun year round.5.Invest in a watch to record your progress.With myriad gadgets to choose from, this could turn out to be a fun exercise in choosing the best combination of style and technology.Next week we will cover preparation/recovery tips.www.runwithit.ca Twitter: @christineruns YouTube - runwithit Local Sports If you are new to running here are my top five gear tips to get you started, which should improve your experience by keeping you dry and comfortable.Friday , January 26, 2018 Page 9 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Update your running gear for enhanced comfort and greater success Part two of a three-part series on Christine\u2019s \u2018Tool box\u2019 for runners: Christine Blanchette A Runner\u2019s Mind Montreal Impact completes transfer of Ballou Tabla to FC Barcelona The Montreal Impact announced Thursday the transfer of Quebec player and Academy product Ballou Tabla to FC Barcelona, for an undisclosed fee.\"This first transfer is an important moment in the history and evolution of our club,\" said Montreal Impact president Joey Saputo.\"We take a lot of pride in seeing a young player, developed in our Academy, climb the ladder all the way to the first team and realize his dream to play in Europe with a big club like Barcelona.\" Tabla, 18, played one season with the Impact in MLS, in 2017, earning two goals and two assists in 21 games, starting 11, and 1,146 minutes played.He became the youngest player in the Impact's history to take part in an MLS game, aged just 17 years and 338 days, on March 4, in San Jose.The young player of Ivorian descent had joined the club's first team on October 20, 2016.Ballou joined the Montreal Impact Academy for the first time in August 2012, before leaving in December 2013.He then rejoined the Impact U18 in April 2015, and played with FC Montreal (USL) the following season, in 2016.Tabla played his youth soccer with the Pointe-aux-Trembles Jets and amateur Montreal club CS Panellinios.Transaction: The Montreal Impact completed the transfer of Ballou Tabla to FC Barcelona.He becomes the first Academy player to be transferred to a European club Page 10 Friday , January 26, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Church Services Anglican Presbyterian United LENNOXVILLE  Saint George\u2019s Anglican Church, Lennoxville, at 84 Queen St., celebrates Holy Eucharist every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday at 11 a.m. Morning Prayer is held every 4th Sunday at 11 a.m.Sunday School every 1st & 3rd Sunday at 11 a.m.819-346-5564.SHERBROOKE Sunday, January 28 at 11:00 a.m., the Church of the Advent, 473 Bowen St.S., Sherbrooke welcomes you to a service of Holy Communion with the Venerable Dean E.Ross officiating.LENNOXVILLE St.Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Church, 256 Queen St., Lennoxville, 819-569-3100, Sundays: 10:30 a.m.Worship and Sunday School.AYER\u2019S CLIFF - MAGOG Ayer\u2019s Cliff - Magog - Georgeville Pastoral Charge welcomes everyone for Sunday service at Beulah United Church in Ayer\u2019s Cliff - Worship service and Sunday School 9:15 a.m.and St.Paul\u2019s United Church, Magog - Worship Service and Sunday School 11:15 a.m.with lunch provided each Sunday following the service in Magog.Minister: Rev.Lee Ann Hogle 819-571-7233.LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville United Church, corner of Queen and Church Street, welcomes you to worship with Rev.Linda Buchanan on Sunday, January 28 at 10:00 a.m.Sunday School is available. Refreshments will be served after worship.819-565-8449; website - lennoxvilleunitedchurch.com.SHERBROOKE Plymouth-Trinity United Church, corner of Dufferin and Terrill, 819 346-6373, www.plymouthtrinitychurch.org welcomes all of you to our worship service.Sunday, January 28, we will celebrate the fourth Sunday after Epiphany at our regular 10:30 service.  Notre culte en français se tient à 9h.Tout le monde est cordialement le bienvenu!  Minister: Rev.Samuel V.Dansokho.WATERVILLE/NORTH HATLEY Waterville/North Hatley United Church, Sunday, January 28, 11 a.m.service with Rev.Mead Baldwin.Sunday School.819- 837-1112.The 7th annual cribbage tournament for the Relay for Life team \u201cThe Brave- hearts\u2019 was was held at \u201cThe Hut\u201d ANAF Unit #318, on Saturday, January 20 and was a huge success.Forty-eight people participated in the tournament and many others came to support \u201cThe Bravehearts\u201d and spend an afternoon with family and friends.Colleen Matthews welcomed everyone and Linda Guillette, the team captain, explained that this team has walked in the Relay for Life in Coaticook since 2006.Last year the team raised over $32,000 through various activities.Incredible! Colleen explained the rules and the games began.First place winners were Chantal and Francis Phaneuf with 719 who tied with Patsy and Daniel Bachand.Second place winners were Nick and Keith Luce with a score of 718.Third place winners were Suzanne Mailloux and Dale Kinder with 717.The half-and-half was won by Ron Hazelton and Karen Guillette.Ron generously re-donated the funds to \u201cThe Bravehearts.\u201d Raffle tickets are being sold for a beautiful granite mantel clock donated by Terry Smith from Stanstead.Thank you Terry for your generous donation.Sandwiches and beverages were prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary and were donated by the cribbage club.Everyone was very pleased with the event and enjoyed themselves tremendously.Linda thanked Colleen for organizing the tournament and Judy Williams for her hard work collecting all the door prizes.Judy then thanked everyone for the donations she received.On behalf of Linda, Judy and myself, we wish to thank everyone for their support and generosity.Over $800.00 was raised, not including the amount re-donated by Ron.All funds raised go directly to \u201cThe Brave- hearts.\u201d Hope to see everyone next year.Submitted by Colleen Matthews Cribbage Tournament for \u201cThe Bravehearts\u201d a huge success Fig.16 \u203a If this feels like a math test, visit mathliteracy.ca or call 1-800-303-1004.Math solves problems The Record production@sherbrookerecord.com Friday , January 26, 2018 Page 11 In Memoriam Death Death Death Death Death Death Barbara Margaret REID (nee Pibus) October 14, 1924 to January 18, 2018 Passed away peacefully in Knowlton, Quebec in her 93rd year.Barbara was predeceased by her husband Dr.E.A.Stewart Reid, infant son Duncan and daughter Jane.Survived by her two sons Stewart \u201cTad\u201d (Cheri), Dugald (Andrea), grandson Adam, and her sister Beverley Laurie and her children.Raised in Magog, Cowansville and Knowlton, Barbara trained as a nurse at the Montreal General, but returned to her Eastern Township roots with her young family to settle in Dunham.Years of happiness ensued with horses, pets, gardens, skiing, antiques and big-hearted hospitality.Barbara was a generous and caring daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend.A woman of many interests and talents, Barbara always lent an enthusiastic hand and was deeply involved in her community.Her witty advice and ready laugh will be greatly missed by her family and loving, loyal friends.The family would like to thank the members of this community, the friends and acquaintances who have stood by Barbara, for the love and the support they have shown her over the years and during her increasing frailty.We also wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff of Manoir Lac Brome and Dr.Dominique Desy.A celebration of Barbara\u2019s life will be held at Knowlton United Church on Saturday, April 28 at 4 p.m.In lieu of flowers, donations in her honour can be made to the SPCA Montérégie.Alison Watson (née Swift) July 16, 1929 - January 16, 2018 Passed away, peacefully, at the Wales Home.She was the devoted daughter of the late John B.Swift Sr.and of the late Alice Best.Alison is survived by her loving husband Grant, as well as her children Cathy (Pierre), and Rick (Cindy).She was a devoted grandma to Matthew (Emmy) and Alissa Dionne, Alexandre, Bradley and Tyler Watson.Also left to mourn her passing are her sister Patricia (late Arnold Alden, late Willard Karn), and sisters-in-law Ceona Roy (late Ben), and Joan Swift (late John), as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.She was predeceased by her brothers Jim (late Mary), and John (Joan) Swift, and sister Eileen Wiley (late Clare), as well as brothers-in-law Cecil (late Yvette), Nelson (late Gisèle), and Wayne Watson.Funeral service and burial will take place and be announced at a later date. A memorial service will be held at the Wales Home on Saturday, February 24th, at 10:30 a.m.The family wishes to recognize and thank the staff at the Wales Home for the loving care that Alison received over the past seven years.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to The Wales Home Foundation (506 Rte 243 N, Cleveland, QC J0B 2H0), or to the Windsor Protestant Cemetery, (c/o K.Morey, 153 Greenlay S, Windsor QC J1S 2J9) would be gratefully appreciated.Helene (Bettschen) BEDARD 1943-2018 After a long battle with cancer, passed away in her 75th year, Helene Bettschen, beloved wife of Wayne Bedard, at the Magog Hospital on Tuesday, January 23rd.She leaves to mourn her children, Wendy (Kendall Tracy), Terry (Shana Hadlock) and Jason (Lynn Chapman), her grandchildren, James, Collin, Noah, Micah, Luke, Simon, Jonah and Jailyn, her brother late Otto (Janet) and her sister Trudy (Gary Aiken), many nephews and nieces, and other relatives and dear friends.Resting at the Baptist Church, 359 rue Principale in Mansonville, where family and friends will be welcomed on Friday, January 26th, from 2 p.m.to 4 p.m., and 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.and on Saturday, January 27th, from 1 p.m.to 2 p.m., followed by the funeral service.Interment will be at Mansonville Protestant Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the Baptist Church, 359 rue Principale, Mansonville, QC J0E 1X0 would be appreciated.Arrangements entrusted to: DÉSOURDY FUNERAL HOMES 4 Vale Perkins, Mansonville QC PHONE: 450-292-3204 FAX: 450-263-9557 info@desourdy.ca www.desourdy.ca William John FRASER \u201cMr.Bill\u201d (Dec.1, 1936 - Jan.23, 2018) Passed away peacefully at the Wales Home, on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the age of 81.Beloved son of the late Merrill Fraser and the late Jessie Armstrong and loving husband of Evelyn Baker.He leaves to mourn his children Colleen (Jim), Karen and Kevin; his grandchildren: James (Mindy), Philip, Joshua and Sierra; his great-grandchildren: Adrianna and Trevor.He also leaves to mourn his sisters Laurie Walker (Johnny) and Pauline Smith (the late Frederick), his nieces and nephews: Judy, David, Fraser, Robert and Kenneth.He was predeceased by his brother-in-law William Baker.A celebration of life will be held at the Richmond Legion (235 College St.N., Richmond, QC J0B 2H0), on Saturday, January, 27, 2018 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.A private burial will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Wales Home Foundation, 506 Rte 243 N, Cleveland, QC J0B 2H0 would be gratefully appreciated.CASS FUNERAL HOMES 295 Principale S., Richmond QC PHONE: 819-826-2502 FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca GIFFORD, Marina (nee Sells) \u2013 In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother who passed away fifteen years ago, January 26, 2003.Beautiful memories are wonderful things They last \u2018til the longest day, They never wear out, they never get lost And can never be given away.To some you may be forgotten, To others part of the past, But to us who loved and lost you Your memory will always last.Always loved and remembered by ALTON CHILDREN and GRANDCHILDREN Page 12 Friday , January 26, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018 Dear Annie: I have a problem with my friend \u201cJulie\u201d that I\u2019m not sure how to handle.She\u2019s a really good friend in many ways.She\u2019s always there when I\u2019m going through hard stuff.She\u2019s generous with food and gifts and other thoughtful gestures.For instance, last year, when she was watching my dog while I was out of town, she took him to the vet when he seemed sick, with no hesitation.And one time when there was an issue with my apartment that required me to be out of the unit for a few days, Julie let me stay with her even though it was on very short notice.You get the picture.When we\u2019re on good terms, you couldn\u2019t ask for a better friend.But whenever we have a conflict, she does something I find frustrating and immature.She tells all our mutual friends about our disagreement \u2014 and from her own biased perspective.I\u2019ve picked up on this over the years because these mutual friends have let slip things that she\u2019s told them about our fights.I\u2019ve also put it together for myself because whenever she fights with another friend, she tells me all about it.I know that I\u2019m not special and that when we have fights, she does the same thing.Personally, I think it\u2019s wrong to talk negatively about someone to a mutual friend, so I never want to do that myself.But I worry that with everyone just getting one side of the story, people have a skewed picture of me.Should I try to correct the record by letting these friends know my side or just be the bigger person and let it go?\u2014 Ears Burning Dear Ears Burning: It\u2019s bad enough when high schoolers do this.There\u2019s no excuse for grown adults to be engaging in this sort of gossip mill.Rather than dive into the mud yourself by trying to explain your side of the story to friends, rise above and address the problem at its source.Confront Julie.Explain how her oversharing (to put it nicely) hurts you.If she continues talking behind your back after that, reconsider how close you want to be with her.Dear Annie: I understand and sympathize with \u201cSleepless in Spokane.\u201d My husband of 36-plus years and I have successfully slept in separate bedrooms for over 10 years.I like your suggestion of twin beds.I might also suggest that \u201cSleepless in Spokane\u201d put a nightstand between the twin beds and use a white- noise machine or even a fan.That is what I do whenever we have company or are on vacation and hubby and I share a bed.\u2014 Been There Dear Been There: I\u2019m glad to hear that separate bedrooms have worked out for you and your husband.That arrangement truly does seem to do wonders for many couples these days.The white- noise machine is an excellent tip that I should have mentioned in my original answer.Thanks for writing.Dear Annie: Our beloved family dog, Dasher, passed away last year.Dasher was a husky.She was the sweetest and best dog I ever could imagine.Good with the kids and our old kitty.When I contacted the breeder I bought her from, he said that he is no longer breeding.My friend suggested I look at adopting a dog from the local shelter or a rescue group.I really want a husky, and our shelter didn\u2019t have any but suggested I reach out to local husky rescue groups.Well, I did, and I found a great one.After I filled out the application, a volunteer called me within 24 hours.She thanked me for considering adoption and gave me some very sad statistics about how many dogs get euthanized because of overpopulation.She then said my house will be a tricky place to find the right dog for.Most huskies have a strong prey drive and are not great with cats, small dogs or small children.I was taken aback because Dasher was so great with all of the above.When I told her this, she said my best bet would be to get a puppy and socialize the dog around kids and cats as much as possible.She said that her rescue group rarely gets pups in and that it could take a long time.I want to adopt, but I also don\u2019t want to put the lives of my cat and kids in danger.Do you have any advice as to what I should do?\u2014 Adopt or Shop?Dear Adopt or Shop: Whenever possible, adopt; don\u2019t shop.I understand loving a particular breed and wanting a puppy of that breed.The way I see it, you have three options: 1) Wait until the husky rescue gets a puppy in.2) Go on Petfinder and search for husky puppies.You may have to travel a bit to find a puppy, or it may not be a purebred husky, but chances are great that you can find a husky puppy.Sometimes mixed breeds are healthier than purebreds.3) If you do decide to buy a puppy, at least be sure you know where you\u2019re buying from.Kristina Lotz wrote a wonderful article for iHeartDogs titled \u201c10 Signs That A Puppy Is From a Puppy Mill,\u201d and I would recommend reading it before buying from a pet shop or breeder.Dear Annie: Your column with the letter from widower \u201cNeil\u201d brings back sad memories for me.I lost my mother when I was 13 years old, and it was staggering.I had no siblings and an alcoholic father.Life was a mess.Years later, I attended a seminar, and the most important thing I learned was how to handle major upsets.Here\u2019s the way to do it.When thinking about an upsetting incident, write down the following questions and your answers: When did it happen?Where did it happen?Who was involved?How did you feel?What happened?You might want to write the same upset down several times.Just do it.It will work.\u2014 Art in Oregon Dear Art: Writing is a wonderful form of therapy.I second your suggestion.Thanks for it.Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com.Replacing a beloved pet Dear Annie FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018 Today is the 26th day of 2018 and the 37th day of winter.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1802, Congress passed a bill that established the position of Librarian of Congress.In 1837, Michigan was admitted as the 26th U.S.state.In 1950, the Indian Constitution went into effect, marking the birth of the Republic of India.In 1998, President Bill Clinton denied allegations of an extramarital affair during a televised speech.In 2015, Libby Lane became the first woman to be appointed as a bishop by the Church of England.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964), military leader; Maria von Trapp (1905- 1987), matriarch of singing family/memoirist; Paul Newman (1925-2008), actor; Jules Feiffer (1929- ), cartoonist/writer; Scott Glenn (1941- ), actor; Gene Siskel (1946-1999), journalist/critic; David Strathairn (1949- ), actor; Eddie Van Halen (1955- ), guitarist/songwriter; Ellen DeGeneres (1958- ), comedian/talk show host; Wayne Gretzky (1961- ), hockey player; Vince Carter (1977- ), basketball player.TODAY\u2019S FACT: The first Library of Congress was burned (along with the rest of the Capitol building) by British soldiers in 1814, and its 3,000 books were destroyed.The library was rebuilt in part through the purchase of President Thomas Jefferson\u2019s personal library of 6,487 books in 1815.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1986, Chicago crushed New England 46-10 in Super Bowl XX, as the Bears\u2019 renowned defense held the Patriots to seven yards rushing.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cMy grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was 60.She\u2019s 97 now, and we don\u2019t know where the heck she is.\u201d \u2014 Ellen DeGeneres TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 1.37 \u2014 weight (in pounds) of the Cullinan Diamond, the largest gem-quality diamond ever found.The 3,106.75-carat gem was discovered in the Premier Mine near Pretoria, South Africa, on this day in 1905.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between first quarter moon (Jan.24) and full moon (Jan.31).Datebook Bulwer Branch Quebec Farmers\u2019 Association Bursary The Bulwer Branch Quebec Farmers\u2019 Association is offering a Bursary to first year students currently enrolled in post- secondary education in the field of Agriculture or 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The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, January 26, 2018 Page 15 Your Birthday FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018 Play catch-up this year.Before you start something new or take on too much, tidy up and put pending matters to rest.Know where you stand and how you can best serve both your needs and the needs of those you love.Be honest and do what\u2019s right.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 Only sign up for what you know you can handle.Problems with pushy or persuasive people are best dealt with properly.Live by the rules and ask for expert assistance, if necessary.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 Give a little and take a little to find common ground.If you reconnect with people you have collaborated with in the past, you will benefit from whatever transpires.Financial gain is apparent.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 A money matter should be handled with care.Look over contracts and see if you can improve them in your favor.Control whatever situation you face.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Keep your emotions in check and focus on being loving and kind when dealing with others.Too much of anything will be costly, emotionally and physically.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 Your progress will be fueled by an emotional high.Making personal improvements, spending time with people you enjoy collaborating with and relishing some special time with a loved one are all highlighted.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 The energy at social events will pump you up.Participate in activities that interest you, but don\u2019t sign up for something you don\u2019t have time to pursue.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 A little time spent on self-improvement and nurturing a relationship with someone special will bring you much satisfaction.Stay active and do something nice for a loved one.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 Refuse to get swept into someone else\u2019s melodrama.Be a witness, not a participant, when it comes to discord and chaos.Use your intelligence to navigate your way through social unrest.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 Make a physical move or change the way you handle your money.By taking control of your life, you will feel empowered to make choices that suit you best.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 Refrain from overreacting and overdoing it.Moderation will be necessary if you want to avoid a physical, emotional or financial problem.Protect your possessions and reputation.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 A job well done will be acknowledged.Do your part and take care of your responsibilities.Making a simple gesture and fulfilling a promise will change the dynamics of a relationship.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Share your feelings and plans with someone you want to spend more time with.Knowing that you are not alone will bring you comfort and the confidence to follow through with your ideas.FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018 The lead achieves two purposes By Phillip Alder Henri Frederic Amiel, a 19th-century Swiss writer, said, \u201cFor purposes of action, nothing is more useful than narrowness of thought combined with energy of will.\u201d That applies to bridge players \u2014 the more unrelenting your concentration and tunnel vision, the better.But today\u2019s deal revolves around using cards for the purpose of telling partner how to defend.What should West lead against four spades after the given bidding sequ - ence?Note that this is the right auction regardless of whether you use Standard American or two-over-one.In two-over- one, because a three-spade rebid by North would be forcing, the jump to four spades limits his hand to a minimum game-force.West should realize that his partner is probably void of diamonds.Also, when you give your partner a ruff, the card you lead sends a suit-preference signal that tells partner which of the other two side suits to return to get you back on lead, so that you can deliver another ruff.Here, that means West should lead the diamond seven, not because it is top of nothing, but because he wants a heart shift.And that is how it goes.East ruffs at trick one and leads back a low heart to his partner\u2019s nine.West gives his partner a second ruff, gets in again with a heart and delivers a third ruff for down two.Note that if East shifts to a club at trick two, the contract cruises home.Should East or West double the final contract?No! There is a big risk that the opponents will run to five diamonds, which cannot be defeated.CROSSWORD Across 1 Big sister?7 Way more than a whimper 11 Pixie 14 Circus equipment 15 Online marketplace 16 Madhouse 17 First U.S.national park 19 Syncopated piece 20 Calvin Klein or Perry Ellis 21 Caution 22 Spilled the beans 23 Love personified 24 Letter writing, some say 26 Oenophile\u2019s concern 28 Bear with a purple bow tie 32 \u201cYada yada yada\u201d letters 35 Co-star of the 1955 comedy \u201cHow to Be Very, Very Popular\u201d 38 Revolutionary murdered in a tub 40 Groom\u2019s garb 41 Generous slices 42 Subject of a 19th-century famine 45 Menu general 46 Tar pits site 47 \u201cPretty please?\u201d 49 Che\u2019s given name 52 State-spanning rds.56 Cross by wading 59 Digging 60 The good dishes 61 \u201cThe Mikado\u201d band?62 Aquanaut\u2019s workplace .or a hint to what\u2019s graphically represented four times in this puzzle 64 Dram 65 Thailand, once 66 Recess 67 Fictional vigilante\u2019s mark 68 Ballpark figs.69 Christian of \u201cMr.Robot\u201d Down 1 Sanctuaries 2 Substitute players 3 Frodo inherited his ring 4 Queen of mystery 5 Small-runway aircraft acronym 6 Spokane-to-Walla Walla dir.7 Software to debug 8 Scrub, at NASA 9 Aspirant 10 Drano compound 11 Biblical reformer 12 Library transaction 13 \u201cAround the World .\u201c hero 18 Affirmed in court 22 Happy hour perch 24 __-di-dah 25 Lighter brand 27 Bible book read during Purim 29 Frank\u2019s cousin 30 Gambling parlors, for short 31 Very 32 Expressionist painter Nolde 33 Plantation near Twelve Oaks 34 Nursery purchase 36 Rural road feature 37 One demanding payment, say 39 Comparable to a beet 43 Pressed sandwiches 44 Confucian ideal 48 Cornell\u2019s city 50 Conclude by 51 Parts of some flutes 53 First of a series 54 __ of Hearts, accused tarts thief 55 Cavalry sword 56 With \u201cthe,\u201d TV character who first jumped the shark\u2014literally 57 Village Voice award 58 Harvest-ready 60 Spreadsheet box 62 Employ 63 KLM rival Page 16 Friday , January 26, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018 Put more time and effort into your personal life.Fix up your residence or consider making a move.Hold yourself accountable for money matters, and only spend what you can afford to part with.The changes you make should be conducive to lowering your overhead.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 Uncertainty will prevail if you let a friend or family member take advantage of you.Consider what\u2019s being asked of you and prepare to counter with what you feel is fair.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 Concentrate on self-improvement, not on trying to change others.Look inward and be objective about the past, present and your idea of the future.Honesty will encourage positive change.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 Someone you have worked with in the past will make a difference to the way you move forward.Inside information will allow you to take a position that leads to greater success.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Evaluate past choices and your current position.Recall what you wanted to achieve to find a way to incorporate old dreams into new prospects.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 Set plans in motion.Taking a pleasure trip, visiting friends or relatives, or attending a reunion will prompt you to try something new.Refuse to let doubt take charge due to someone\u2019s uncertainty.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 Money matters, personal documents and anything else that needs updating should be looked over carefully.Don\u2019t trust anyone else to take care of your affairs.Debt-free equals stress-free.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 A deal must be looked at closely.Someone will not give you all the facts you require to make a good choice.Relationships are favored, and romance will improve your personal life.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 Emotional matters will escalate if you aren\u2019t being honest in your assessment of a situation that could alter your reputation or status.Be practical and use common sense.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 Taking a short trip or visiting someone who has knowledge about your ancestral background will help you gain insight into who you are and what you should strive to accomplish.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 Take a close look inward and consider how well you are taking care of yourself mentally, physically and emotionally.Try to maintain a healthy daily routine.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 Emotional matters will surface.Don\u2019t run and hide when you should stick around and find out where you stand.It will make your life easier and help you decide what to do next.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Make personal changes that will boost your confidence and encourage you to try something new, but don\u2019t trust anyone with your personal possessions or information.Donate time, not cash.SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2018 Plan to get active and fit this year.Participate in physical challenges or activities that you enjoy.Make vacation plans with friends, family or a loved one.An active lifestyle will motivate you to live life fully.Personal improvements will change the way you move forward.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 Plan a social event or get together with people who share one of your interests or hobbies.A romantic or kind gesture will improve your relationship with someone special.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 Domestic issues are best handled in a positive manner.Criticism will not help you win favors or acceptance.Productive change and thoughtful actions will bring concrete results.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 A trip will prove eye-opening.Imitate what you see to discover a better way to live your life.A change of pace and some indulgent relaxation should be included in your day.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Jog your memory to come up with a solution that will help you get back on course.Connecting with old friends and relatives will spark renewed interest in something you enjoy.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 A conservative approach to spending will help you avoid a stressful situation.Changes should be budgeted carefully, and time and money spent on personal improvements cautiously and responsibly meted out.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 Emotions will be difficult to contain.Do your best to channel your energy into something positive that will promote comfort and joy.Be open to trying new things.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 Don\u2019t limit what you can do for others.Reach out and offer friendship, hands-on assistance and emotional support.Your genuine desire to help will be impressive and appreciated.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 Make positive changes at home or to your lifestyle.Aim to achieve stability and security without going into battle.Walk away from discord and toward those who share your concerns.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 An emotional incident will arise if you disagree with an older friend or relative.Listen patiently, but don\u2019t let a difference of opinion come between you and a loved one.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 A change in the way you handle your finances or deal with secret information may not be in your best interest.Consider the consequences of your actions before you proceed.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 Bring about the changes you want to see happen.An energetic approach to improving your living arrangements or surroundings will give you a sense of peace and satisfaction.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Before deciding to change your direction or take on a new title, do your due diligence.Knowledge is key to averting a mistake that could result from relying on emotion instead of intelligence.Your Birthday KITCHEN SCOOP By Alicia Ross My favourite part of travel is sampling a whole new cuisine.In fact, I make a point not only to sample but also to bring back recipes to try to duplicate the flavours at home.I do this for two reasons: First, so I can share them with you! Second, because once I nail a recipe, I\u2019m transported back to the moment when I first tasted it.Today\u2019s recipe was shared by the owner/manager of Posada de la Luna, a wonderful bed-and-breakfast in Antigua, Guatemala.My daughter and I were served this classic beverage the first morning we spent there.Officially the recipe is called Avena con Leche.Translated literally it is \u201coatmeal with milk,\u201d but translated figuratively it is a warm, homey hug in a mug.We were served it alongside el chapin tipico (the typical breakfast) of fried plantains, scrambled eggs with chopped onion and tomato, black beans, cheese and tortillas.Oatmeal with milk is easy to make, and you probably already have the ingredients on hand.Even though our hosts don\u2019t wait for cool weather to savor its goodness, Avena con Leche can be enjoyed on a chilly winter morning.It also makes a fabulous drink to take along if you are running late, which makes hurrying to work more enjoyable than you thought possible.Avena con Leche Start to finish: about 30 minutes Yield: 8 servings (leftovers are delicious) 1/2 cup old-fashioned oatmeal 4 cups water 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 6 cups whole milk 1 large cinnamon stick 1/2 teaspoon salt Ground cinnamon for garnish if desired In an electric blender, process the oatmeal and water until oats are pulverized.Pour oatmeal mixture into a 3-quart or larger heavy-bottom pot and place over medium-high heat.Add sugar, milk, cinnamon stick and salt.Stirring almost constantly, bring oatmeal to a low boil.Reduce heat to prevent oatmeal from boiling over and, stirring constantly, cook for about 5 minutes or until volume is reduced by one-third.Remove from heat and cool to a drinkable temperature.Serve in mugs with ground cinnamon atop each serving if desired.Approximate values per serving: 154 calories, 6 g fat (3g saturated), 18 mg cholesterol, 6 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates, 0.4 g dietary fiber, 227 mg sodium.Alicia Ross is the co-author of \u201cDesperation Dinners!\u201d (Workman, 1997), \u201cDesperation Entertaining!\u201d (Workman, 2002) and \u201cCheap.Fast.Good!\u201d (Workman, 2006).Avena con Leche: warm oats and milk served in a mug "]