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[" T H E V O I C E O F T H E E A S T E R N T O W N S H I P S S I N C E 18 9 7 T H E T uesday , March 20, 2018 75 cents + taxes PM#0040007682 Midwives and young families picket Page 3 Sherbrooke adopts agricultural development plan Page 4 March is nutrition month at Sherbrooke Elementary PHOTOS BY MATTHEW MCCULLY Lennoxville curlers getting dinged by unclear parking rules By Matthew McCully Several members of the Lennoxville Curling Club have received tickets for parking in the lot directly in front of the club.With the Pie Bonspiel, one of the club\u2019s biggest events of the season underway, members are worried visiting spectators and curlers who try to park in front of the club, as they did in the past without issue, will get a $33 parting gift.The parking lot is the property of the Eastern Townships School Board, but is leased to the CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie-CHUS for staff and clients of the CLSC, which has an office at the back of Lennoxville Elementary School on Speid Street.Parking has always been at a premium in that part of town.There is a municipal lot across the street from the curling club, often occupied by staff from St.Antoine Elementary School who don\u2019t have sufficient parking of their own.There is a second municipal parking lot beside the Florist shop at the corner of Queen and Speid.Parking is not permitted on Speid near the club.The other spaces nearby belong to Provigo.Until recently, curlers had been parking in the spaces, specifically those directly in front of the curling club, without issue.In the fall of last year, the CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie-CHUS contracted out the CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 5 By Matthew McCully As part of a month-long initiative at Sherbrooke Elementary School (SES) to promote healthy eating habits, the students were treated to fruit salad and a ride on a smoothie- making bicycle yesterday.According to Principal Anastasia Christodoulopoulos, SES is very focused on instilling healthy habits.A former winner of the Défi Pierre Lavoie energy cube challenge, Christodoulopoulos said the school doesn\u2019t miss an opportunity to reinforce healthy eating and the importance of exercise.There were different activities and learning exercises throughout the month, like dressing in the colour of a specific fruit or vegetable.Yesterday was blue/purple, so the kids could debate the deliciousness of blueberries, grapes and even eggplant.The nutrition committee at the school, led by the gym teachers, also had a special treat for the students.Using grant money from the CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 5 Ben by Daniel Shelton Page 2 T uesday , March 20, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Weather TODAY: SUNNY HIGH OF -4 LOW OF -16 WEDNESDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 1 LOW OF -6 THURSDAY: CLOUDY HIGH OF 1 LOW OF -8 FRIDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS HIGH OF 1 LOW OF -7 SATURDAY: CLOUDY PERIODS HIGH OF 1 LOW OF -7 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.Trashure The old idiom goes, \u201cOne person\u2019s trash is another person\u2019s treasure.\u201d Or something along those lines.Today the movement towards reusing, recycling, upcycling, and in some cases giving an entirely new purpose to broken, discarded and in some cases dumped objects and furniture.Increasingly many folks, not always from the creative or construction domains, are trying their hand at salvaging items that were landfill-bound, or that had outstayed their welcome in their original households.The trend is making its way to the small and medium-sized screens too, with numerous reality shows playfully documenting how folks go about their collection and revamping of pieces.Netflix currently features several, and two particularly fun ones are out of England - \u201cFind It Fix It Flog It\u201d and \u201cMoney For Nothing\u201d.\u201cFind It Fix It Flog It\u201d features Simon O\u2019Brien and Henry Cole, friends and friendly competitors in the game of up- cycling and restoration.Each episode finds Simon and Henry each choosing a place to pick through, from salvage yards to people\u2019s barns and personal collections of furniture, fixings and machinery.They each choose two items that the owners are willing to part with, they fix or revamp them, have them evaluated by \u201cindependent valuers\u201d, one of whom is Canadian Elisicia Moore, who now lives in the UK and runs her own upcycling and antiques business, called Petit Miracles.The items are occasionally sold by the time the valuer has an opportunity to take stock of the clean-up job or the transformation of the item, but thus far all items are sold for a price very, very close to the ultimate price tag placed by the pro.Once Simon and Henry have visited two locations and the items have been cleaned up and restored or transformed, they see which location had the highest profit, and that deems the winner between them.The pair are constantly joking, and are always inspired working with their own teams, Simon with Gemma Longworth of The Button Boutiques in Liverpool, who lives for colour and whimsy, and Henry with fellow gearhead (and friend since their teens) Guy Willison, who helps restore all manner of machines and occasional transformations.Simon and Henry also employ other professionals who specialize in restoration of the specific items found, when the job is out of their expertise.The valuing portion of the show allows the owners of the items to see their pieces returned to glory or given a brand new purpose \u2013 they are always amazed to see the results of what was potentially fit for the pit have a second life.The profits of the sales of all items are returned to the owners of the \u201ctrash\u201d, that sometimes is designated for charity, and other times for household projects and family plans.The title of the show tells their entire story \u2013 find the items, fix them, and then flog (sell) them for a profit.The schoolboy silliness between Simon and Henry is a lot of fun, and their enthusiasm never seems to end \u2013 in particular Simon\u2019s love of using his imagination to give something a new raison d\u2019être, and Henry\u2019s love of all things that \u201cgo\u201d.\u201cMoney For Nothing\u201d features Sarah Moore, who is as passionate as Simon and Henry about transformation \u2013 only her goal is to stalk the lanes at the \u201ctip\u201d as referred to in Britain (what we know as the \u201cdump\u201d), with special permission to rove the recycling centre\u2019s parking lot as folks bring in items to be crushed and dumped.She chooses three per show, bringing two items to professional restorers and creatives (including professional upholsterers, furniture transformation experts, such as Jay Blades and Rupert Blanchard), and keeping the third item as her own project.The items are transformed and/or cleaned up and often sold, then Sarah visits the former owner to present them with the cash made as a result of the sales.In some cases the items don\u2019t sell prior to visiting the former owners, in others the former owners are thrilled when Sarah allows them to reclaim their items reborn.While there have always been folks roaming the streets on \u201cbig garbage\u201d nights, such great lessons in creativity will undoubtedly birth a whole new wave of imagination, and allow items to escape the landfill and eliminate unnecessary waste.The playfulness of such shows demonstrates an artfulness that was once more present in all communities, bringing a contemporary spin on making the most of what we have.If you don\u2019t have Netflix, prowl the channels for like-minded viewing \u2013 there is no shortage of this type of show! Dishpan Hands Sheil a Quinn T uesday , March 20, 2018 Page 3 Cloutier said that she and her colleagues feel like the government is not taking them seriously despite there being demand and proven benefits for the population and the healthcare system from having midwives in place.LOCAL NEWS The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Midwives and young families picket By Gordon Lambie Groups of midwives and parent supporters gathered in three different locations across the province on Monday to demand better working conditions after a three year impasse on contract negotiations.Assembled in front of the offices of Premier Philippe Couillard in Montreal, Heath Minister Gaétan Barrette in Brossard, and Families Minister Luc Fortin in Sherbrooke, the groups took an hour in the middle of the day to make their voices heard despite a wintery chill in the air.\u201cWe have been without a contract since 2015,\u201d said Veronique Cloutier, the Sherbrooke spokesperson for the midwives, calling that span \u201cthree years of nothing from the government.\u201d Cloutier explained that Quebec\u2019s midwives operate on a system where they are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but are currently paid the equivalent of less than two dollars an hour for that time.\u201cWe won that in our last negotiation, and now they want to cut $1,700 per year from that on-call time,\u201d the midwife said.\u201cOur model is based on that on call time,\u201d she added, explaining the point of the system is to ensure that a pregnant mother\u2019s primary caregiver is always available to her, rather than a string of relative or complete strangers.\u201cContinuity of care is the basis of our model and women and families are asking for this model.\u201c Cloutier said that she and her colleagues feel like the government is not taking them seriously despite there being demand and proven benefits for the population and the healthcare system from having midwives in place.\u201cWe are only 2000 in the province of Quebec,\u201d the spokesperson said, suggesting that the Province simply does not see them as a large enough group to warrant legitimate negotiation.\u201cThey already have other models in place; we offer another model for families who want something else.\u201d GORDON LAMBIE A small group of protesters braved the cold in the shadow of the building housing Luc Fortin's Riding offices on Monday to make their concerns about working conditions for Quebec's midwives heard.Ivory Coast dignitaries visit Magog ecocentre Record Staff Magog Mayor Vicki-May Hamm visited the Magog Ecocentre with a delegation from the Ivory Coast last week to demonstrate the city\u2019s waste sorting processes.Among the delegation were professionals from political, environmental and academic circles including Arthur Coulibaly, from the Ivory Coast Prime Minister's Office.This visit was organized by the Université de Sherbrooke, in collaboration with Professor François Lafortune from the university\u2019s sustainable development center.From March 11 to 17, the delegation traveled throughout Quebec to learn about Québec's best practices in terms of waste management and recovery.Registration for MacPherson Wharf boat launching begins Record Staff The City of Magog is inviting sailboat owners who would like to launch their boats at the MacPherson wharf, to register from Wednesday, March 21 to Friday, April 20 at the ville.magog.qc.ca/voiliers website.This service is reserved for Magog residents with a valid citizen's card and only boats under 32 feet, or having a draft of less than 5 feet, are eligible.The number of boats that can be launched using this service is limited to 40 and the cost is $160.The launchings will take place on May 10, 11, and 12 and time slots will be confirmed when the reservation is made.For any questions, contact the Magog Culture, Sports and Community Life Department, 819-843-3333, ext.810.COURTESY Page 4 T uesday , March 20, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record I thought growing old would take longer By Linda Knight Seccaspina My very first thought this morning was a flashback of how I used to throw potatoes down the Albert Street hill in Cowansville.That 10 pound bag was way too heavy for me to carry from the grocery store as a child, and sometimes I got home with just a half bag of potatoes.I immediately realized that the bag represented my life for the past few months.The bulk of emotion from past health scares sits in \u201cthe bag\u201d while some of it dribbles out each day.At the end of June I had a series of heart attacks, then in January I tripped over a rug in the garage and landed on the hard concrete floor with a loud thud.Knowing there was not much left to give in the kneecap department, I lay there thinking my legs were not going to end up being very useful for a few months.I was right.Throughout my life I have been labeled a klutz, and anything that was meant to trip over I have mastered that feat and more.A few years ago, even the family dog gave up on me after I tripped over a rock in the garden and lay on the ground in constant sorrow.When I figured out that maybe finally grasping a broken tree branch lying beside me might help elevate my aging body, the dog grabbed it out of my hand and ran off with it.So while I have been healing for the past few months my links to my personal past have been blocked out.I have no problem writing about local history each day because if the former \u201ccast from the past\u201d tripped or almost killed themselves in the 1880s it wasn\u2019t my problem.Anger about having to use a cane wore me out as I realized my Disco dancing days were never coming back.I also was- n't grasping our British family tradition of having \u201ca stiff upper lip\u201d because I told and emailed my story to anyone who would listen.I honestly felt that the world had to suffer along with me.This morning I woke up remembering the potatoes rolling down the Albert Street hill, and how a rusty old Quebec license plate on my tricycle gouged out a hole in my thigh when I fell off the curb.I believe the professional people you pay lots of money to would call it repressed memory associated with a high level of stress or trauma.But today the past finally emerged and it didn't go to voice- mail.It actually had a lot to say.In fact my inner voices insisted I immediately seniorcise my home! Today I think I have finally understood the only pole dancing I will ever do is if I install a senior handle bar on the bathtub.But, then again I think I will never be old enough to know better.Throughout my life I have been labeled a klutz, and anything that was meant to trip over I have mastered that feat and more.COLUMNIST The City of Sherbrooke adopts agricultural development plan By Gordon Lambie The City of Sherbrooke adopted its new Agricultural Zone Development Plan (PDZA) on Monday, turning the page on months of work meant to highlight the importance of local agriculture and promote entrepreneurship in the local farming context.City Councilor Nicole Bergeron, who is president of the city\u2019s agriculture committee, pointed out that although Sherbrooke is the Province\u2019s sixth largest city, one third of its territory is agricultural land, and an additional third is considered rural.\u201cThis is a return to our roots,\u201d Berg- eron said, explaining that the plan revolves around increasing the visibility and profitability of local agricultural projects through initiatives aimed at improving networking, communication, and resources available for local farmers.François Bourassa, President of the Es- trie Branch of Quebec's Union of Agricultural Producers (UPA), said that Sherbrooke\u2019s new plan is on the right track but that actions need to follow the words.\u201cWhen you ask where food comes from, people now think more of the supermarket then the farm,\u201d Bourassa said, calling agriculture the least understood sector of the economy.\u201c We need to turn this around,\u201d he added, pointing out that that urban and rural environments depend on each other and that understanding each other's needs is a valuable step in the right direction.Serge Roy, Regional director for the Ministry of Agriculture, fisheries and food, said that the decision to adopt such a plan by the city is not mandatory, but it is consistent with other municipalities in the Eastern Townships.This, he said, shows the region\u2019s close ties to its agricultural roots.Asked about the impact of the plan on those currently living and on agricultural land in the city, Bergeron said that she feels the only changes will be positive.\u201cWhat they will see is that the city is finally considering this an important economic sector,\u201d the councilor said, explaining that the plan was created in consultation with a variety of local farmers in order to ensure that people\u2019s needs were seriously considered.\u201cWhen there are problems, there will be a place to talk about them,\u201d Bergeron continued.In addition to helping the average citizen bridge the gap from farm to table, Bergeron pointed out that farms are a major local employer and said that helping make people more aware of the jobs available on local farms will benefit both potential employers and potential employees.The full text of the new development plan is available in French on the city of Sherbrooke\u2019s website at sherbrooke.ca/pdza Serge Roy, Regional Director of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food standing with Francois Bourassa, local President of the Union of Agricultural Producers (UPA), Lyne Dansereau, an urban planner with the city of Sherbrooke, Mayor Steve Lussier, and Bromp- ton Councillor Nicole Bergeron GORDON LAMBIE The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com T uesday , March 20, 2018 Page 5 Dr.Amal Elsana Alh\u2019jooj is a renowned activist in the Bedouin community in Israel.At the age of 17, Amal founded the first Bedouin women\u2019s organization.Dr.Alh\u2019jooj is the Executive Director of McGill\u2019s International Community Action Network, which is committed to providing legal aid, education and housing to individuals living in disadvantaged regions of Palestine, Israel and jordan.CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 management of the parking at its facilities to SPAQ (Société Parc-Auto du Québec).Signs were mounted in the parking lot in October, just before the beginning of the curling season began, but what they meant was unclear, because most of the signs were covered in black plastic bags.At the end of January, a warning was left in the office of the curling club.Around the same time, a member was issued a $33 parking ticket.Last week, three more members received parking tickets.The consensus among club members was that there were no parking restrictions in place since the signs explaining the rules were covered.While some signs in the lot were uncovered, the assumption was that they had blown away in the wind or were torn off accidentally or by vandals.Others who didn\u2019t want to take a chance and were willing to pay for the privilege of parking in the lot went into the CLSC, only to discover there is no system in place to accept payment for parking.Marie-France Thibeault, media relations for the CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie-CHUS explained that the parking lot in question is divided into two sections; one section is for users, visitors and volunteers of the CLSC.In that section, the signage is covered because the system to monitor and receive payment for those parking spaces has not yet been installed.Parking in that section, for the moment, is free.The other section of the parking lot is reserved for staff.The signage in that section is uncovered and only holders of a permit from the CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie-CHUS are allowed to park there.Thibeault said the CHUS is currently in negotiations with the ETSB regarding the lease agreement, but could not discuss any details.ETSB Communications Consultant Sharon Priest said that the board had been made aware of the Lennoxville Curling Club\u2019s parking woes, and confirmed that a new lease agreement was being negotiated with the CHUS, but could not comment further.According to the CHUS' explanation of the parking rules at the CLSC on Speid Street, the car on the right could park for free, while the car on the left would require a permit from the CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS.The signs defining the parking restrictions of the lot in front of the Lennoxville Curling Club, currently leased out to the CHUS, are covered in black plastic bags.Even so, people are expected to respect the uncovered signs or face a $33 parking ticket.Unclear parking rules Lifeless body found off the 55 in Ulverton Record Staff SHERBROOKE The lifeless body of a man was discovered at the highway rest stop on Highway 55 near Ulverton.The body was found Monday morning around 7 am by a motorist who stopped at the roadside stop at the Ulverton wool mill.The Crime against the Person Division and the Sûreté du Québec's Forensic Identification Service were dispatched to the scene in an effort to shed some light on the death.The SQ says it is still too early to know what could have caused the death and an investigation has begun to learn more.At press time, neither the age nor origin of the man has been determined.An autopsy will be performed at the Forensic Science and Medicine Laboratory to try to determine the cause of death.The SQ has not revealed if any signs of violence have been found on the body, which was found on the ground, and police will not issue more details for the moment.The rest stop and access from Porter Road were blocked so as not to interfere with the work of SQ investigators.Police are also trying to determine if any closed-circuit security cameras might reveal something about the circumstances surrounding the death.CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 ministry of education to promote good nutrition, teacher Geneviève Paquin contacted the Fleurimont IGA Extra Couture, to order fresh fruit salad for the students.When she placed the order and said what her budget was, the IGA rep said that was nowhere near enough to cover enough fruit salad for the entire school.Paquin then asked for whatever she could get with her budget, planning on cutting it up herself to make it stretch.According to Christodoulopoulos, when the IGA rep contacted the owner and explained what the order was for, the store agreed to provide fruit salad for 500 at blowout price.And that was just snack number one.Teacher Chantal Yargeau booked a smoothie bike from the CLSC and picked up all the ingredients for students to whip their own pedal-powered smoothies.After loading up the blender, powered by the front wheel of the bike, Yargeau said each student spent around two minutes pedaling to help emulsify the smoothies, which were then shared among the students.Christodoulopoulos said each year the nutrition committee comes up with different ideas to get the students interested in healthy eating.\u201cThe kids are really receptive, and they bring the conversation back to the classroom,\u201d she said.In addition to yesterday\u2019s healthy snacks, the Cycle 2 students are also learning how to make their own healthy salsa from scratch, Paquin said.March is nutrition month By Peter Rakobowchuk THE CANADIAN PRESS The search for a missing Montreal boy moved into the frigid waters of a river on Monday as divers took turns plunging in the hope of finding clues in the disappearance of 10-year-old Ariel Jeffrey Kouakou.It was the first day divers had entered the Riviere des Prairies since the boy left home March 12 and disappeared while walking to a friend's house.Montreal police Sgt.Manuel Couture said the divers were searching close to the shore and checking for places where a body might be stuck _ but that it was a difficult task.\u201cThere's ice and snow that's blocking the light, so the divers can see about three feet _ not more _ in front of them,\u201d he said in an interview.Couture also noted that because of the freezing waters, the divers' vital signs were constantly being checked.\u201cWe have to be in constant communication with them in order to make sure they are all right,\u201d he added.Couture said the divers could spend only about 35 minutes at a time in the river.\u201cWhen it's freezing water like that it's more demanding for the body so you have to breathe more often and it reduces the oxygen you have in your (air) bottle,\u201d he said.The police spokesman said there was nothing to lead investigators to believe Kouakou may have drowned in the river, stressing \u201cit's another part of the investigation.\u201d He noted that officers last week went door to door, searched backyards and used horses, the canine unit, all-terrain vehicles and a helicopter to comb the Ahuntsic-Cartierville neighbourhood where the boy was last seen.Kouakou's father has told reporters he's convinced his son was abducted.He has also asked police to reinstate the Amber Alert which was issued last Tuesday and withdrawn later that day.But Couture says they are not there yet.\u201cIt's going to be all up to the investigators, he said.\u201cThey're working 24-7, they're working real hard, looking at videotapes, they've talked to a lot of people and, right now, they're with the divers and looking at all the possibilities.\u201d Police said they decided to lift the alert because the criteria to maintain it were no longer being met.Meanwhile, authorities say they have received nearly 250 tips from the public since the boy disappeared.Canadian boxer Adonis Stevenson is donating $15,000 to the boy's family, who had already announced a $10,000 reward to anyone who helps find their son.Sometime in the next few weeks, the Quebec government will adopt a sustainable mobility policy that addresses all the ways and means that people and goods are transported \u2013 a comprehensive approach, with new social, economic, and environmental goals.Among the policy\u2019s targets, as we already know, will be rebalancing and enhancing interconnection among the modes of human transportation, less dependence on cars, improved safety, optimal use of innovative technologies and logistics, lower energy consumption, and, most importantly, a major reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.While municipalities fully support these lofty ambitions, the fact remains that the new policy must include an agenda for one of its main components \u2013 public transit.Which is why sustainable mobility is one of three strategic priorities on the UQM municipal sector platform for the October 2018 provincial election.It will also be the subject of a major forum at our annual convention in May.Municipalities invest $2.5 billion every year in public transit, plan and execute public transit projects, and make decisions on questions of sustainable land use within their respective boundaries \u2013 all essential factors in the new policy, its rollout, and its ultimate success.We also have real needs where public transit infrastructure, facilities, and vehicles are concerned \u2013 needs that will cost close to $8 billion over the next five years, particularly for dedicated roadways, bus lanes, park-and-ride areas, and leasing or purchasing hybrid buses.Municipalities at present also bear most of the operating costs for public transit.This entails an annual shortfall of nearly $400 million, if we take the current projections on user traffic into account.These figures too will increase as a result of the new policy.However, the capacity of municipalities to fund these escalating costs seems more doubtful than ever, due to limitations on property taxes and service rates.A review of how operating costs are shared is critical as a short-term priority.Another partial solution we should consider immediately \u2013 which would not require any additional public spending \u2013 would be to take the majority of the Green Fund allocation that helps pay for public transit (currently 34%) and use that money not only for infrastructure maintenance but for development as well.It\u2019s crucial that a decision on this should be made in time for the next provincial budget by finance minister Carlos Leitão.This would be a clear sign that the government not only has its goals and priorities set for sustainable mobility but is also prepared to act accordingly by putting resources where they need to go Municipalities have high expectations for the next provincial budget and we hope that adequate funding for public transit will be one of the government\u2019s key priorities \u2013 a benefit to people living in everywhere in Quebec.ALEXANDRE CUSSON MAYOR OF DRUMMONDVILLE PRESIDENT, UNION OF QUEBEC MUNICIPALITIES EDITORIAL Page 6 T uesday , March 20, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Municipalities at present also bear most of the operating costs for public transit.This entails an annual shortfall of nearly $400 million, if we take the current projections on user traffic into account.Commentary Sustainable mobility: the high cost of inertia 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 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undeliverable Canadian addresses to The Record, 6 Mallory Street, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 2E2 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA RECORD THE Police divers enter river in search of missing Montreal boy Local Sports Charette scored two goals and added two assists in three games of pool play at the 2018 ACHA D2 women's National Championships in Columbus, Ohio.T uesday , March 20, 2018 Page 7 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Charette named Provigo, Robert Lafond Bishop\u2019s Athlete of the Week Arianne Charette (Sainte-agathe-des- monts, Que./The Winchendon School ) of the women's hockey team is the Provigo, Robert Lafond Bishop's University Athlete of the week for the week ending Mar.18th.Charette scored two goals and added two assists in three games of pool play at the 2018 ACHA D2 women's National Championships in Columbus, Ohio.The Gaiters finished pool play with a 3-0 record.In the semifinals, Charette backed up her pool play performance by netting a hat trick against the Lakehead University Thunder- wolves, it would not be enough however, as Lakehead came away with the 4-3 victory.Social Corner Stay up-to-date anytime and anywhere on social media using #GaiterNation and by following @BishopsGaiters.Be sure to also checkout the new-look www.gaiters.ca.Impact sign Uruguayan mid?elder Alejandro Silva to three year contract By Bill Beacon THE CANADIAN PRESS The Montreal Impact boosted their attack with the acquisition of Uruguayan midfielder Alejandro Silva on Monday and are expected to make at least one more signing soon.Silva, 28, arrived on a free transfer from Club Atletico Lanus of Argentina.Montreal used targeted allocation money to sign the attacking midfielder to a three-year contract, which avoided using their one remaining designated player slot after midfielders Ignacio Pi- atti and Saphir Taider.The club is also chasing French central defender Rudy Camacho, who is reportedly in Montreal.The 27-year-old has agreed to a deal with the Impact but is awaiting a transfer agreement between the Major League Soccer team and his club Waasland Beveren, according to the Belgian team's website.The Impact found themselves short on defence when, after trading Laurent Ciman to Los Angeles FC, his replacement Zakaria Diallo ruptured an Achilles tendon days before the regular season opener in Vancouver.Second-year defender Kyle Fisher is also our four months with a fractured left shin.Silva adds experience and talent to another thin spot at midfield, where he can play on the right side or in the middle.\u201cAlejandro is an attacking player who will bring his experience to the team and increase our options in the last third,\u201d Impact head coach Remi Garde said in a statement.\u201cHis passing qualities and his speed will contribute in improving our play.His high work rate also makes him an option as a midfielder.\u201d Technical director Adam Braz said Silva \u201cwill add a different dimension to the attack and will help improve the overall quality and depth of the team.\u201cHis versatility on the field is very positive in that he can also play as a central midfielder.We are in discussions with other clubs regarding specific players that Remi has identified and we are hopeful that we can conclude certain moves in the not so distant future.\u201d In their first three games under Garde, the Impact (1-2) have used Canadian Raheem Edwards and 20-year-old Chilean Jeisson Vargas at right midfield.Each has scored an impressive goal, with Vargas providing the winner in a 1-0 victory on Saturday over defending MLS champion Toronto FC.An option would be to use Silva in the middle and have Taider drop to his more natural position at the back of the attack, with Piatti on the left side.Silva is expected to see his first action when Montreal resumes play on March 31 in Seattle after this week's international break.Matteo Mancosu was the striker in Montreal's first two games, but sat out on Saturday with an undisclosed injury.Anthony Jackson-Hamel returned from a pre-season hamstring injury and was a late substitute against TFC.In the same match, 36-year-old Rod Fanni looked solid in his Impact debut.The former Marseille central defender signed a three-month deal on March 5 that can be extended if needed.The club has been using fullback Jukka Raitala alongside Victor Cabrera in the central defence.Silva had 10 goals and eight assists in 58 games for his Argentine first division team, where he played for most of the past five years.He began his career with his hometown club Centro Atletico Fenix in Montevideo and also played a season on loan to Uruguayan club Penarol in 2014-15.He played four times in the Copa Lib- ertadores, the South American club tournament, reaching the final with Olimpia of Paraguay in 2013 and Lanus in 2017.He has also played four times for Uruguay's national team, including friendlies against Ireland and Italy last June.He will join the Impact when he receives his international transfer certificate and after passing a medical exam.Every day, over 10 million Canadian adults read a newspaper.Getting your message out to millions of Canadians doesn\u2019t have to be a stroke of luck.NEWSPAPERS.THE MOST TRUSTED MEDIUM. Page 8 T uesday, March 20, 2018 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 40¢ per word.Minimum charge $10.00 ($11.50 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions or more: 15% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: 11 a.m., day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $16.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $36.00 ($41.40 taxes included) Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.Can be e-mailed to: clas- sad@sherbrookerecord.com - They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday\u2019s paper, call 819-569-4856 between 1 p.m.and 5 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday\u2019s edition, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to confirm transmission) or e-mail: production@sherbrookerecord.com between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called.Rates: Please call for costs.TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018 Today is the 79th day of 2018 and the first day of spring.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe\u2019s antislavery novel, \u201cUncle Tom\u2019s Cabin,\u201d was published.In 1952, the U.S.Senate ratified a peace treaty returning sovereignty to Japan.In 1987, the FDA approved AZT, a drug shown to delay the development of AIDS.In 1995, members of the Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo released sarin gas into the Tokyo Metro subway system, killing 13 and injuring more than 1,000.In 2003, the United States and a coalition of allied states began military operations in Iraq.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906), poet/ - playwright; B.F.Skinner (1904-1990), psychologist; Ozzie Nelson (1906-1975), actor/bandleader; Carl Reiner (1922- ), comedy writer/director/performer; Fred Rogers (1928-2003), TV personality; Hal Linden (1931- ), actor; Pat Riley (1945- ), basketball coach/executive; Bobby Orr (1948- ), hockey player; William Hurt (1950- ), actor; Spike Lee (1957- ), filmmaker; Holly Hunter (1958- ), actress; Kathy Ireland (1963- ), model/actress; David Thewlis (1963- ), actor; Michael Rapaport (1970- ), actor; Chester Bennington (1976-2017), singer-songwriter.TODAY\u2019S FACT: The constitution of Japan, adopted in 1947, forbids the country from participating in wars.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1934, Mildred \u201cBabe\u201d Didrikson pitched one inning of exhibition baseball for the Philadelphia Athletics in a game against the Brooklyn Dodgers.She allowed one walk and no hits.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cOh courage .oh yes! If only one had that .Then life might be livable, in spite of everything.\u201d \u2014 Henrik Ibsen, \u201cHedda Gabler\u201d TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 542 \u2014 length (in feet) of the USS Langley, commissioned on this day in 1922 as the first U.S.Navy aircraft carrier.The USS Gerald R.Ford, a supercarrier commissioned into the Navy\u2019s fleet in 2017, is 1,106 feet long.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between new moon (March 17) and first quarter (March 24).Datebook ASK THE DOCTORS By Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D.Dear Doctor: My girlfriend is all-in on one of those low-carb diets and has pretty much stopped eating vegetables.(When she does eat any carbs, it\u2019s the bread and sweets that she craves).I\u2019m hoping one of the new studies about leafy greens and brain health might change her habits.Can you talk a bit about them?Dear Reader: Any time you follow a restrictive diet \u2014 and the low-carb variety certainly qualifies \u2014 you run the risk of shorting the body of a range of nutrients essential to health and well-being.As we discussed in a recent column about the super-popular (for the moment, anyway) ketogenic diet, which takes the low- carb philosophy to extremes, using the allotted carbohydrates wisely becomes all the more crucial.Fortunately, for your proposed plan to get your girlfriend to dig her salad bowl out of storage, the leafy greens in the studies you\u2019ve referenced are low in carbohydrates and high in a range of health benefits.And according to several recent studies, they may quite literally be brain food.Let\u2019s start with a study published last December in the journal Neurology.Researchers found that older individuals who ate at least one serving per day of leafy greens, like kale, lettuce, spinach, collard or mustard greens, fared better on tests that measure memory and thinking skills than did those who rarely or never included those vegetables in their diets.The study looked at 960 people between the ages of 58 and 99 who were part of the Memory and Aging Project, which has been ongoing at Washington University in St.Louis since 1979.The purpose of the project, known as MAP, is to study changes in the intellectual functioning in individuals over time as they age.Over the course of five years, each person evaluated in the study had completed at least two cognitive assessments and had tracked their diets.Those who ate a serving of leafy greens every day experienced half of the cognitive decline as did those who avoided those vegetables.According to the researchers, at the end of the five years, after adjusting for variables like age, sex, education, participation in cognitive and physical activities, smoking and alcohol consumption, the leafy green eaters were an equivalent of 11 years younger mentally than the other group.This bolsters the outcomes of previous studies, which found that the nutrients in these vegetables can put the brakes on cognitive decline.The specific nutrients in those leafy greens that are most likely to be beneficial turn out to be vitamin K, lutein, folate (also known as folic acid) and beta- carotene.Researchers at the University of Illinois zeroed in on lutein, a carotenoid vitamin that accumulates in neural tissues.The results of their study suggest that, because lutein appears to support both structure and function in the neural membranes, it may be neuroprotective.The results of these studies are fascinating and, thanks in part to ever-advancing imaging techniques, are opening up new avenues of study.When it comes to your girlfriend, though, we hope the findings are enough to get a salad on her plate.Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and assistant professor of medicine at UCLA Health.Elizabeth Ko, M.D., is an internist and primary care physician at UCLA Health.Recent studies suggest leafy greens tied to cognitive health By Danny Seo Plastic containers of lighter fluid and motor oil are often stamped with a No.2 recycling symbol.While No.2 is a commonly recycled variety of plastic, these containers are not.The reason is simple: Plastic containers that once held flammable liquids like these are not recyclable.The residual oil inside can ignite during processing, and it also changes the overall chemical composition of the plastic.So, what to do?Safely dispose of these containers in the trash.DO JUST ONE THING Fig.16 \u203a If this feels like a math test, visit mathliteracy.ca or call 1-800-303-1004.Math solves problems TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018 Dear Annie: I am trying to handle a delicate situation at the office.A man I work with has very poor hygiene and is an all-around slob.The guy has no respect for anyone, including himself.He often comes to work without combing his hair, and many times he smells as though he hasn\u2019t showered in days.He has some other unclean habits at the office that are too disgusting to mention here.I could go on, but you can see the picture.The company has warned him many times but he\u2019s not been fired.When I confronted this employee, he threatened me with a lawsuit, as well as our employer.I love my job, and the boss is a good, kind boss.I am pretty sure there are depression issues.His wife even called to say he went off his medication recently.She\u2019s trying to get him back on it.In the meantime, what can I do?\u2014 P.U.Dear P.U.: Your co-worker\u2019s poor hygiene presents a serious problem in itself, but it\u2019s his foul attitude that\u2019s truly toxic.His unwillingness to change and his explosive temper are not winning traits for an employee.If his noxious attitude is allowed to linger, it will poison morale throughout the office.It sounds as though your boss\u2019s kindness is getting in the way of effective management, because this has already gone way farther than it should have.Talk to him and the human resources manager, if your company has one, about the impact this issue is having on you.Explain that it\u2019s making it difficult to do your job.Take note of every offense going forward (without letting the coworker know you\u2019re doing so) to document the pattern.Don\u2019t confront him about the issue yourself, as he\u2019s likely to lash out again.And while it\u2019s very possible his behavior is connected to mental health issues, refrain from speaking to him about that.His hygiene or lack thereof at the office is, unfortunately, everyone\u2019s business, but his mental health is not.Dear Annie: You get many letters about family divisions, so I\u2019ll tell you my story.My children are all grown.They have their careers and are doing well, all married.We thought we were the perfect family.What problem could we possibly have?One son married into a booming family business, which I thought was great.Well, the business grew and moved to a new location, and it seems they have decided that my family shouldn\u2019t visit their store.Now, I\u2019m thinking, why can\u2019t they just treat us like any other customer?Perhaps, they don\u2019t believe in \u201cgiving\u201d us the family discount.Or perhaps we aren\u2019t as good as their regular customers.I have been totally devastated thinking my son\u2019s wife\u2019s family is embarrassed or doesn\u2019t want us to shop there for some other reason.I\u2019ve been feeling left out of my son\u2019s life.Meanwhile, he seems perfectly happy to enjoy his wife\u2019s family.Any idea how to talk to my son about how I feel?\u2014 Sad Mom Dear Sad Mom: There are two sides to every story, and I try to answer to the best of my ability based on the side I\u2019m given.But there\u2019s so much missing here that I\u2019m preoccupied wondering about the other side.Why would your son and his in-laws ban you from shopping at their business?Are there really no clues?Did you previously overuse that family discount?Did you spend too much time socializing at the store?Consider these questions as prompts for the candid conversation you need to have with your son \u2014 outside of business hours.Send your questions for Annie Lane to: dearannie@creators.com.The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com T uesday , March 20, 2018 Page 9 Poisoning morale Dear Annie TOWNSHIPS If you want to drink, that\u2019s your business.If you want to stop, we can help.Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1-888-424- 2975, www.aa.org LENNOXVILLE The John Luce Memorial Dart and Pool Tournament is back at the A.N.A.F.Unit 318 \u201cThe Hut\u201d, 300 St.Francis Street, Lennoxville on Saturday, April 7 starting at 1 p.m.This year\u2019s proceeds are going to 1st Lennoxville Scouts.The canteen will be open.Entertainment with Black Dog starting at 8:30 p.m.LENNOXVILLE Pre-Easter Supper to be held at \u201cThe Hut\u201d, A.N.A.F.Unit #318, 300 St.Francis Street, Lennoxville on Saturday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m.Roast beef will be served.To reserve please contact Doreen Morissette, no later than March 20, at 819-821- 2967.LENNOXVILLE Uplands Music Fundraiser on Sunday, March 25, 3 p.m.A spectacular musical presentation given by Daniella Bernstein and Lauretta Altman, two wonderful pianists, in support of the Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre.Featuring works by Mozart, Schubert and Debussy.Bubbly included.Info or tickets ($): 819 564-0409.Uplands is located at 9 Speid Street, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville).LENNOXVILLE Participants wanted: English tea, a treasured heritage.Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre is looking for men and women from Lennoxville (or any other English-speaking community of the Eastern Townships), who participated in traditional teas between the years 1940 and 2010, whether in their family homes or during social activities (charitable fundraising, various celebrations, parish meetings, etc.).We\u2019re hoping to hear your stories, in order to help us learn as much as we can about the tea tradition in this region, with the goal of creating new interpretive material for our visitors.We would ask for approximately 45 minutes of your time for an interview.If you are interested in this project, or if you would like more information about it, please contact Julie at 819-564-0409.LENNOXVILLE Pass It On! Clothing Exchange at Oasis Christian Centre, 219 Queen Street, Sherbrooke.Free used clothes.All are welcome.Collecting: Wednesday, March 21 from 3 p.m.to 6 p.m.and Thursday, March 22 from 9 a.m.to 12 p.m.Distributing: Friday, March 23 from 3 p.m.to 9 p.m.and Saturday, March 24 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.For more information, please contact Stephanie Goddard: 819-564- 1377 or info@oasiscentre.ca.LENNOXVILLE Wark Teenage Softball League, ages 13- 17 years old, will hold registration on March 20 from 5:30 p.m.to 7:30 p.m.at L.E.S., 1 Academy St., Lennoxville.This is a co-ed league and the games will be played in Huntingville on Sunday evenings.For more information: wark- softball@hotmail.com BURY Health Link: I Stand Up for Myself! (Bullying Awareness).Wednesday, March 21, 11:30 a.m.to 2 p.m., Armoury Community Centre, 563 Main, Bury.Lunch \u2013 donation (must reserve).To reserve, call Kim Fessenden: 819-872-3771, ext.2.MONTREAL Brain cancer: latest research advances and new treatment strategies, presented by The Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Research Centre, McGill University.The third in a free four-part public lecture series entitled, Understanding cancer research and current treatments: Empowerment through knowledge, will focus on updates in brain cancer.Leading researchers and clinicians will discuss the latest treatments and research, including a patient testimonial.April 11, 6:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m., at the McIntyre Medical Building, 1200 Pine Avenue West, 6th floor, Palmer Theatre, Montreal.Registration: mcgillgcrc.com/events/public-forum.RICHMOND This year the Richmond County Historical Society\u2019s (RCHS) theme is music.We are going to highlight some local musicians as well as display some artifacts that deal with this theme.If anyone has an instrument (adult or child), sheet music, unique records or anything related to music such as pictures, etc., we would be interested in borrowing them for our exhibit.A brief history of the article would also be appreciated.If you are interested in lending, please contact Grace Johnston at 819-826-3118.Thank you and please come to visit our exhibits and hear some wonderful musicians at work.AYER\u2019S CLIFF English Grief Support Group.If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, L\u2019Envolée (Palliative care volunteers) will be offering a free 10-week support workshop.This will take place in Ayer\u2019s Cliff beginning in April.A maximum of 10 participants will be accepted.Hosted by Claudie Séguin, Lorraine Holt and Liette Compagna.For more information call Lorraine 819-868-8641.HUNTINGVILLE Three Link Fraternity, Princess Rebekah Lodge #4, would like to invite you to our Chicken Pie Supper on Sunday, March 25 from 4:30 p.m.to 6 p.m.at 4150 Route 147, Waterville (Huntingville).Chicken, sauce, biscuits, all the \u201cfixins\u201d and fruit cocktail for dessert! We have a family price.Remember, that this is all you can eat! This is a great opportunity to support our community projects.If you would like more information on any of our projects, please come to our supper or contact Princess Rebekah Lodge, IOOF at princess4ioof@yahoo.ca or 819-562- 3222.Come on out, have a great meal, and help us help you and your community! We do have take-out.Call 819-679- 8493 and let us know what time you will be by to pick it up.WATERVILLE The Waterville-North Hatley United Church will hold their annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 24 from 8:30 a.m.to 11 a.m.  Breakfast consists of pancakes, sausage, fruit cup, muffin and tea, coffee or juice.Admission charged.TOWNSHIPS\u2019 CRIER 202 Math solves problems Fig.37 Quick! You have seconds to ?gure out if your 13-foot-high rental truck will ?t under a 3.8 metre bridge.Time\u2019s up.For millions of Canadians, easy as 1-2-3 isn\u2019t.If you need help with everyday math, visit mathliteracy.ca or call 1-800-303-1004. ALLEY OOP ARLO & JANIS THE BORN LOSER FRANK AND ERNEST GRIZWELLS SOUP TO NUTS REALITY CHECK HERMAN Go grocery sho pping with diet itians.When you choos e products with t he Health Check symbol, it's like shopping with th e Heart and Strok e Foundation\u2019s die titians, who evalu ate every particip ating product ba sed on Canada's Food Guide.www.healthche ck.org Page 10 T uesday , March 20, 2018 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record CALL SHERBROOKE: (819) 569-9525 BETWEEN 8:30 A.M.AND 4:30 P.M.E-MAIL: classad@sherbrookerecord.com OR KNOWLTON: (450) 242-1188 BETWEEN 9:00 A.M.AND NOON C L A S S I F I E D DEADLINE: 12:30 P.M.ONE DAY PRIOR TO PUBLICATION OR MAIL YOUR PREPAID CLASSIFIED ADS TO THE RECORD, 6 MALLORY, SHERBROOKE, QUEBEC J1M 2E2 B T uesday, March 20, 2018 PAG E 11 classad@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Job Opportunities 100 Job Opportunities 100 001 Property for Sale $139,000.BROMP- TONVILLE.Fully renovated 7 room house, 2 full bathrooms.For more information call 819- 769-1654.Make your classified stand out, add a photo for $10.per day.Deadline: 2 days before publication.Drop by our office in Sherbrooke or Knowlton.819-569- 9525.classad@ sherbrookerecord.com 035 For Rent CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE! www.sherbrookerecord .com LARGE 4 1/2 in Sherbrooke?s old North, duplex with basement and shared back yard, one parking spot, washer and dryer hookup.Beautiful n e i g h b o u r h o o d , short walk to downtown Sherbrooke as well as local parks.Close to French and English elementary schools.Grocery store across the street.$650 per month, hydro not included.No pets.Available immediately.Call 819-791- 1974 for more information.190 Cars For Sale CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE! www.sherbrookerecord .com 294 Events CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE! www.sherbrookerecord.com 425 Bus.Opportunities SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $4397.Make money and save money with your own bandmill - cut lumber any dimension.In stock ready to ship.Free info & DVD: www.Nor- woodSawmills.com/4 00OT.1-800-567- 0404 ext: 400OT.The Record is looking for a person of any age to deliver our newspaper on Oxford Crescent and Archie Mitchell streets in Lennoxville.There are presently 42 subscribers and deliveries take approximately 60 to 90 minutes, 5 days a week, paid every 2 weeks.This is a good way to get some daily exercise.If interested, please contact 819-569-9528 between 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.or leave a message after hours, or e-mail: billing@sherbrookerecord.com \u2018Put a spring in your step and cash in your pocket\u2019 Join us in recognizing local heroes - our Firefighters & First Responders Do you have someone you would like to thank?The Record will be publishing a special section entitled, \u201cKeeping our Community Safe,\u201d on April 17 dedicated to thanking the men and women of the fire departments and first responders.Send in your text, with or without a photo, thanking that person, or persons, to classad@sherbrookerecord.com or mail to The Record 6 Mallory Street Sherbrooke, QCJ1M 2E2.Cost: $5 text only or $10 for text and photo (taxes included).Deadline: April 9, 2018 Information: 819-569-9525 Businesses, talk to an ad consultant today about advertising in this very special section.Call 819-569-9525 to inquire about our special rates.ASK MR.KNOW-IT-ALL By Gary Clothier Q: When someone is in a state of euphoria, they might say they are floating on cloud nine.What type of cloud are they on?\u2014 B.K.Z., Denton, Texas A: If you are soaring high, you would expect to be on top of the tallest cloud in the sky, which is the cumulonimbus.This cloud is often referred to as a storm cloud.It reaches altitudes of 60,000 feet and on occasion 70,000 feet.I have read that in an old edition of the International Cloud Atlas, the cumulonimbus is listed ninth of 10 types of clouds.LET\u2019S LEARN VICTORIAN ENGLISH In Victorian England, they said \u201ctight as a boiled owl\u201d to mean \u201cdrunk.\u201d In Victorian England, they said \u201cneck oil\u201d when referring to beer.Q: Have you ever heard of an election cake?What is it?\u2014 K.Y.B.Tucson, Arizona A: In early America, Election Day was a time of celebration and gathering of communities, family and friends.Today Americans celebrate Election Day because it means an end to annoying ads and roadways blighted by election posters.But back to early America \u2014 there was a holiday atmosphere with dancing, drinking and eating.Fruit- studded spiced cakes were a popular part of the feast.Election cakes were often sponsored by local governments and were meant to feed the community.I have known several families over the years who had a family tradition of baking an election cake.There are many traditional recipes modified for the modern kitchen.Search the Internet for a recipe and try it; if you do, let me know how it tastes.Q: Does actor John Cusack have a sister with a successful career in Hollywood?\u2014 M.W., Fort Collins, Colorado Q: He does \u2014 her name is Joan Cusack.She was born Oct.11, 1962, while brother John was born June 28, 1966.Besides Joan, there are two other Cusack siblings, all thespians.Joan and John have appeared in many films together, including \u201cSixteen Candles,\u201d \u201cHigh Fidelity\u201d and \u201cSay Anything.\u201d Q: My mother gave me the letters her brother sent her during World War II.They are fascinating \u2014 more so than any history book I ever read about the war.In one letter, he jokingly said, \u201cthe war just got worse, we are out of Marleys \u2014 there isn\u2019t one amongst us.\u201d What is a \u201cMarley\u201d?\u2014 T.L., Woburn, Massachusetts A: \u201cMarley\u201d is a nickname for Marlboro cigarettes.My uncle also served in WWII; he quit smoking when a pack of cigarettes hit the exorbitant price of 50 cents.He always referred to Marlboros as Marleys.In more recent times, a Marley is slang for marijuana, possibly named after the famous singer and pro-cannabis legend Bob Marley.Answers lead to cloud nine Find the right person for the job in advertising in our Career Section Many Record readers want a career change and are looking for a new job.Shouldn\u2019t your ad be in The Record\u2019s Career Section?For reservations or further information, please call RECORD THE 819-569-9525 Want your ad to stand out?For .50 a word - bold it. Page 12 T uesday , March 20, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Your Birthday TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018 The more you give, the more you\u2019ll get.Stay focused, use your energy wisely and see how far you can go.This is a year that shows promise and should bring out the goal-oriented side of your personality.Set your sights high and don\u2019t stop until you reach your destination.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 Stay poised and be ready to take advantage of whatever comes your way.Be energetic and enthusiastic to ensure that you get as much accomplished as possible.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 Use charm, not bluster, to get what you want.If you try to manipulate a situation, someone will push back.Being friendly and open-minded will encourage others to try things your way.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Put your emotional energy to work.Share your plans in order to drum up interest and hands-on help.A physical challenge should be met with ingenuity as well as brute force.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 Take care of your personal finances and anyone else\u2019s that you are in charge of.Staying ahead of your deadlines will help you avoid complaints and interference.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 A partnership will help you find your footing.Whether in your personal or professional life, having someone to share the ups and downs will bring out the best in you.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 Be careful how you handle emotional issues, especially if dealing with a co-worker.Don\u2019t publicize your intentions or opinion.Work on personal growth instead of trying to change someone else.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 You\u2019ll pick up valuable insight and information through using your skills to bring about change.What you offer others will lead to an interesting proposal.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 The voice of reason will haunt you if you don\u2019t make overdue lifestyle changes.Lower your overhead if possible, and discuss changes that need to be made openly.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 Make a point to nurture an important partnership.Having discussions to make sure you share the same concerns with coworkers and/or family members will help you avoid setbacks.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 Try putting more effort into helping address the challenges that youngsters or seniors in your life are facing.Settling other people\u2019s affairs will be rewarding.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Stick close to home to get the most done.Avoid traveling, or dealing with relatives or anyone who might take advantage of you.Aim to stabilize your life to prevent chaos from taking over.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 Do the groundwork and don\u2019t share what you are doing with anyone until you have had time to master what you are trying to accomplish.Personal change and inner growth are encouraged.TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018 The time to ignore the Boston rule By Phillip Alder George Ade, a humorist and playwright who died in 1944, said, \u201cTo insure peace of mind, ignore the rules and regulations.\u201d Yesterday, I mentioned the key rule that when one leads a low card from a long unbid suit, it should contain at least one honor.With no honor, lead an unnecessarily high card.There is an acronym that is approximately correct: BoSToN: Bottom of Something, Top of Nothing.However, as is usually the case in bridge, there is a critical exception to the rule.When you lead the suit partner bid, and you did not raise his suit, it is more important to give length information than strength information.You lead high from shortness and low from length.Today\u2019s deal highlights why this is so important.Look at the West hand.What should he lead after his partner opens one heart, and South jumps to four spades?South should not go more slowly in the bidding.If partner has only the diamond ace, the contract will be lay- down.Also, it is highly unlikely that North-South have a slam, given East\u2019s opening bid and North\u2019s initial pass.West leads the heart two.East wins the first two tricks in hearts.Knowing that declarer is now out of hearts, East shifts to a low diamond, and two tricks in that suit defeat the contract.Note that if West leads the eight of hearts, East will think it is from a doubleton and try to cash a third heart trick, which lets the contract make with an overtrick.Declarer draws trumps and runs the clubs, aided by the appearance of the jack and queen.CROSSWORD Across 1 Affectionate sideline greeting 6 \u201cI understand now!\u201d 9 Mud bath coverings 14 Gal pal, in Genoa 15 Searchlight used by Gotham police 17 One changing pitches 18 \u201cAre you declining?\u201d 19 \u201cTell me!\u201d 21 Response to a tasty treat 22 Understand 23 \u201cVa-va-__!\u201d 24 Long Island town 26 Dog-tired 28 605, to Seneca 30 Stop, to swabs 33 Circle segment 34 \u201cHumble\u201d home 36 \u201cWhy would __?\u201d 37 Dealer\u2019s query 39 Class with smocks 40 Punctuation in many lists 42 Sign of 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