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[" T H E V O I C E O F T H E E A S T E R N T O W N S H I P S S I N C E 18 9 7 T H E Friday , July 27, 2018 $1.50 + 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 BUILDING LOT ON WILLOWDALE STREE T Nice flat lot ready to build your dream hom e, in a quiet residential neighbourhood.Services are ready to be connected at time of construction.O ne side is bordered by a hedge.Worth considering, t his lot is well priced for a keen buyer.Stephane Faucher Real Estate Broker 819-620-8487 sfaucher@sutton.com Groupe Sutton \u2013 Immobilier Estrie 819-820-0777 WEEKEND EDITION Opening of the John Henry Pope exhibition Page 3 Cantonniers recruiting host families for coming season Page 5 The Canadian Press Despite the recent rainfall, the Financière agricole du Québec is following the current drought very closely.Many growers have expressed concern about yield loss in different crops, but particularly about the lack of hay.Over the last few days, farmers in several regions, including Saguenay-Lac- Saint-Jean and Bas-Saint-Laurent, have publicly indicated that the current situation is very worrying.In particular, they reported the increase in hay prices and transportation costs.Program compensation measures allow advances to be made when the situation requires it.Data from the first hay cut must be compiled until the end of July.It will then be quickly analyzed CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 5 Damage caused by drought La Financière agricole du Québec in action for agricultural producers A town in mourning FACEBOOK By Matthew McCully Residents in Knowlton and the surrounding community are in a state of grief following the death of 17-year-old Riley Fairholm, who was shot and killed in the early hours Wednesday morning.While the circumstances are currently under investigation, the focus of locals following news of Fairholm\u2019s death has been an outpouring of condolences and support for his family and friends, affected by the tragic loss.A vigil was organised on Wednesday night, and flowers (pictured above) have been placed in town in honour of his memory.With Knowlton being such a tight- knit community, Fairholm\u2019s death has had a major impact on the town as a whole.In a single day, hundreds of messages have been spread across social media sharing condolences, prayers and messages of support for Fairholm\u2019s family and those closest to him in the community. Scott Stambach\u2019s Ala/Yalsa Alex Award winning novel The Invisible Life of Ivan Isaenko (2016) is about the second generation of victims of the Chernobyl disaster in 1986: the children who were born with serious defects that were caused by the radiation that spread across much of Eastern Europe.When we meet Ivan, it is late autumn in 2005 and he is a seventeen year old patient at the Mazyr Hospital for Gravely Ill Children in southern Belarus.It would be more accurate to describe him as an inmate, since he is not being treated for any of his problems and his presence at the hospital is more of a custodial situation.He has no family that he knows of and his disabilities prevent him from living on his own.Ivan has no legs, only a pair of what he describes as nubs.The same is true for one arm.His other arm is half the length of a normal arm.It has no hand, but he does have three fingers at the end of this half arm.He has a wheelchair which he can clamber into with some difficulty and can propel with his partial limb.Out of the chair, he has to writhe across the floor to move anywhere.Dressing or undressing himself is also an exercise in wriggling and twisting to get a shirt or shorts on or off.Ivan is in the process of binge writing on a computer the book we are reading.He has been a voracious reader for several years, but this is his first attempt to do any serious writing.He will be at it for more than three days.For a beginner, he writes very well.The book is both easy to read and hard to read: easy, because it is written simply and clearly; hard, because the content is so painful and unpleasant.The first half of this book is a description of the hospital and the people in it.Ivan knows a few long term patients, the medical staff and the administrative staff.He doesn\u2019t bother to learn who most of the other patients are because he knows they will not live long enough to make it worth his while to invest the time and energy to get to know them.In fact, it is a point of pride with Ivan to be able to distinguish by their symptoms which of the newcomers will last three months and which will last six months.Ivan has no use for the doctors who are assigned to him, who are primarily psychologists or psychiatrists.He is convinced that they all have more serious mental health issues than he does, and their efforts to treat him are really just attempts to come to grips with their own problems.As a result, most of his interactions are with the nurses and the administrative staff, including the Director.Ivan is convinced that the latter is not only incompetent and corrupt, but also evil.Ivan\u2019s days consist mostly of eating and sleeping, masturbating and watching television.He does some reading when one of the nurses can find a book that interests him.Ivan\u2019s routine gets interrupted by a new arrival: Polina Pushkin.She is also a teenager and she has leukemia; she has been sent to this hospital for chemotherapy.Ivan resents her presence at first because she not only challenges his favoured position with the nurses, but because she is a fighter and refuses to accept the status quo within the hospital, Polina is able to learn things about Ivan that he thought were impossible to unearth.As her condition worsens, a strong bond builds between the two and she encourages Ivan to seek a life outside the hospital.The second half of the book is a countdown to Polina\u2019s death.It reads more like a diary than the autobiography of the first half.It is both hopeful and depressing at the same time.Author Scott Stambach is a teacher of physics and astronomy in San Diego.The book includes an interview which explains why he became a writer and a list of the books he admires the most.It might be worth reading just to get his list of recommendations, the only ones of which I have read are Lolita and 100 Years of Solitude.-Vince Cuddihy The Lennoxville Library is continuing the TD Summer Reading Club sessions on Thursday evening from 6pm to 8pm, and Saturday morning from 10 until noon.Ben by Daniel Shelton Page 2 Friday , July 27, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Weather TODAY: 60% CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH 25 LOW 15 SATURDAY: CLOUDY HIGH 24 LOW 15 SUNDAY: CLOUDY HIGH 24 LOW 15 MONDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS HIGH 26 LOW 13 TUESDAY: CLOUDY HIGH 25 LOW 17 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: $178.21 6 month print: $97.73 3 month print: $50.59 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 Child of Chernobyl WETLANDS ARE DISAPPEARING Protect them.Become a member today.www.ducks.ca 1-866-384-DUCK Friday , July 27, 2018 Page 3 By presenting a piece of the history of John Henry Pope, a remarkable man, it is also a part of the history of the region that is recounted in the exhibit.LOCAL NEWS The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Certified Caregivers St-Paul\u2019s Rest Home Bury Inc.is a non-profit organization operating a retirement home for autonomous and semi-autonomous senior in the Bury area.We provide essential care for seniors.We are currently looking for Certified Caregivers to join our team.The Certified Caregiver attends to the needs of residents, providing assistance in their activities of daily living.The caregiver assists with structured activities, encouraging interaction between residents and proactively contributes to the effective delivery of client-centered services to the residents of St-Paul\u2019s Rest Home.Requirements: - DVS Home Care Assistance or Assistance in Health Care Facilities or equivalent - CPR, First Aid, PDSB certification - Work schedule 32 to 40 hours a week.Available days, evenings, nights and weekends - Experience in long term care is an asset - Must be able to communicate in English Interested candidates can submit their resume to: manager@stpaulsr.mywhc.ca or by mail to Therese Thibodeau, St-Paul\u2019s Rest Home, 592 Main St., Bury, QC, J0B1J0 Career Opening of the John Henry Pope exhibition Record Staff Earlier this week the Maison de la culture John Henry Pope launched an exhibition called John Henry Pope, The Man from Cookshire, at 25 Main Street West in Cookshire-Eaton, behind St Peter's Heritage Church.The exhibition was created in collaboration with the church community, which agreed to provide the venue.Maison de la culture president Manon Élizabeth Carrier said the partnership demonstrates the organization's desire to work together to ensure the cultural development of Cookshire-Eaton.By presenting a piece of the history of John Henry Pope, a remarkable man, it is also a part of the history of the region that is recounted in the exhibit.A number photos and engravings offer a detailed history of the area.The exhibition is a compliment to the cultural offerings already available in central Cookshire, for the \u2018Coeur Villageois\u2019 and on the \u2018Chemin des Cantons\u2019 tourism route.Robert Roy, prefect of the Haut Saint François MRC and President of the Local Development Center (CLD) said he is proud to be associated with the realization of this exhibition, made possible thanks to a grant of $ 11,000 from the Ministry of Culture and $ 11,000 from the CLD, totaling $ 22,000 investment through the cultural development agreement.The volunteer hours of members of the Maison de la Culture and Coordination of Julie Pomerleau CLD helped put the exhibit together.The exhibition will be open from July to August every day.From September to October it will be available on weekends and from November to May by reservation.For more information, check out the John Henry Pope Maison de la Culture Facebook page or call 873-825-7003.The Man from Cookshire COURTESY PHOTOS The vernissage for the exhibition John Henry Pope, The Man from Cookshire, took place on Tuesday morning in Cookshire-Eaton behind St.Peter's Heritage Church.International Espace Inc project gets government support Record Staff As part of its Startup Québec program, International Partnerships, the government is granting financial assistance to the tune of $66,440 to Espace-inc for the creation of an international startups partnership project monitoring best practices called Toronto-Waterloo-Boston Network Development.Sherbrooke MNA and minister responsible for the Estrie region, Luc Fortin, announced the grant Thursday on behalf of Dominique Anglade, Minister of the Economy, Science and Innovation and Minister responsible for the Digital Agenda.\"In the past few years, startups have become important players in Quebec's entrepreneurial system,\u201d Fortin said.\u201cThese dynamic businesses are now a powerful driver of economic development for Quebec and its regions.Creating jobs and wealth, they are also at the origin of technological innovations that can revolutionize many aspects of everyday life as well as various industrial sectors.These international partnerships will play a springboard role in promoting Québec's ingenuity and know-how.\" \"The Estrie is very dynamic in terms of entrepreneurship, thanks to the many startups that are created her every year,\u201d Fortin added.\u201cThese generate significant innovations and spin-offs for our economy.A successful initiative in the region represents the strength of our entrepreneurial ecosystem.I also welcome the wonderful contribution of Espace-inc, which is carrying out this promising project with which our government is proud to be associated.\u201d Page 4 Friday , July 27, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Sherbrooke company gets gov\u2019t funding for training plan Record Staff The Québec government has announced the granting of $159,086 in financial assistance over three years to Sherbrooke company Boefish for a training plan for its workforce as part of the creation a new convention center in Sherbrooke.Boefish is investing $477,258 in the project, which will create 130 jobs.Boefish has developed a multi-con- cept project highlighting confrences, banquets, thematic events, food services, and bar services.The company is located in the new OTL Gouverneur hotel in Sherbrooke and offers the region previously non-existent services.The overall project will require investments estimated at $2.5 million.No other government assistance has been requested for this project.Since the success of the project relies on the quality of its workforce recruitment, Boefish will use the services of the 24-Juin Vocational Training Center to find candidates able to use some of the most sophisticated technological equipment in the industry.Paving continues on Highway 10 Record Staff The Quebec Ministry of Transport (MTQ) will continue its work paving highway 10 eastbound, near the Saint-Élie sector in the coming weeks.During the summer, the project will be completed over a distance of 7.5 kilometers between exit 133 (Saint-Roch Nord Rd) and exit 140 (Highway 410).Work on the first section, from exits 137 (route 220) to 140, will begin Sunday for a period of four weeks, the Ministry says.The work will carried out at night, Sunday to Thursday from 8 p.m.to 6 in the morning.During work, one lane will be cut off, but occasionally, both will be inaccesible.A detour will be arranged and traffic should be restored to normal during the day and in time for the subsequent weekend.\" Subsequent work, between exits 133 and 137, a more damaged section, will be done later this summer.The MTQ also plans to proceed with paving work on Highway 410, eastbound (Lennoxville) later this summer.Last year, the MTQ began repairing Highway 10 west of Sherbrooke, where motorists had been dealing with deep ruts for a few years.Quebec kicks in for Orford recreation infrastructure Record Staff The Quebec government will contribute just over $1 million dollars to ensure the sustainability and quality of the facilities, at Mount Owl's Head, and to encourage the local and regional population to engage in regular physical activity.Contributions will go to Adventures Mont Owl\u2019s Head and the Township of Potton for two sports and recreation infrastructure projects.Orford MP Pierre Reid made the announcement Thursday on behalf of the Minister of Education, Recreation and Sport ,Sébastien.Proulx.Aventures Mount Owl's Head's project is focused on developing a 46.5-kilome- ter trail in three phases, that feature a skills park, a multi-purpose link to the marina, and a cross-country course.In addition, this trail will be available for hiking, mountain biking, and cross- country skiing.The project will be completed with a maximum of $760,742 in government assistance.With respect to the Township of Pot- ton, the project consists primarily of building a permanent roof covering the municipal rink, as well as a lighting system, a multifunctional concrete surface, and new rink bands.This represents a maximum investment of up to $603,586.\"I am pleased that people in the Or- ford riding will be able to benefit from our government's sport and recreation infrastructure initiatives,\u201d Reid said.\u201dBy encouraging physical activity, we are promoting the general well-being of all and we are proud of it.This is great news for users of the existing ice rink and for those of the future trail.\u201d The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday , July 27, 2018 Page 5 Cantonniers recruiting host families for coming season Record Staff The end of the 40th season of the Magog Cantonniers is fast approaching and the team is currently looking for local families willing to host its young players.This past season has been remarkable with winning the regular season championship, the Jimmy-Ferrari Cup and participating in the grand finale of the Canadian Midget AAA Level Championship, the Telus Cup.\"It is certain that the families who hosted our players during the season that has just ended will have wonderful memories,\" commented Cantonniers Chair Renaud Légaré.\u201cA new page of history will be written in a few weeks and we would like to have some additional families who will also experience some beautiful moments with our young people.\" Interested families are asked to contact Renaud Légaré directly at 819-674- 5757 for more details.The next regular season will begin on Friday, August 31, when the Cantonniers will host the Saint-Hyacinthe Gaulois from 7 p.m.when the team will celebrate its 40th season.The Cantonniers are also announcing a new search engine to find former players and captains from the first 39 seasons that can be accessed at https://cantonniers.liguemidgetaaa.ca/jo ueurs/ Quebec announces $35 million a year for addiction treatment, prevention The Canadian Press Quebec's health minister says there is no opioid crisis in the province, but the government is still investing millions to try and prevent one from occurring.Gaetan Barrette and Public Health Minister Lucie Charlebois say the province is investing $35 million annually on prevention and treatment of addictive behaviour.Twenty-three million of that will be dedicated to preventing opioid addiction, while the rest will go towards treating Quebecers with dependencies such as gambling.The money will also be spent on distributing Naloxone, a medication used to block the effects of opioids, which can save the life of someone experiencing an overdose.Barrette says that while Quebec is not suffering from a crisis of opioids as are other parts of North America, the province should be prepared.Quebec municipality testing drinking water after 10 hospitalized with illness The Canadian Press Amunicipality south of Quebec City is running tests on its drinking water after about 10 people were hospitalized with stomach-flu-like symptoms.Saint-Bernard Mayor Andre Gagnon says some 40 other people have reported falling sick since the beginning of July.A boil water advisory was announced on July 17 in the community, which is located some 50 kilometres south of the provincial capital.Gagnon says nobody appears to have fallen sick since then, which leads municipal officials to believe the illnesses were caused by bacteria in the drinking water.Nevertheless, he says all the tests to determine the source of the bacteria have thus far been negative.He said the town's water does not contain chlorine and it's unclear when the advisory will be lifted.CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 in order to advance the payment to affected producers by mid-August.All indications are that the amounts paid for this advance will be greater than those of last year, which amounted to only $ 4.2 million for the Bas-Saint-Laurent region.In addition, crop insurance provides additional amounts for certain transportation costs and a higher price for hay to account for large and widespread yield losses.La Financière agricole pointed out that advisors at its service centers remain available to offer the necessary support to producers affected by the drought.In addition to its insurance and income protection programs such as crop insurance and AGRIs, it is possible to obtain financing for products and services.Moreover, companies worried about their financial situation can contact La Financière agricole to help them find the best solution for managing their liquidity.The regional directors of La Financière agricole are in communication with the regional federations of the Union des producteurs agricoles to discuss current approaches and specific regional issues.\"In addition to the interventions of La Financière agricole du Québec, the government will financially support the coordination efforts deployed in each region to enable farmers to fill their supplies,\u201d commented.Laurent Lessard, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Quebec.\u201cIn addition, we will enhance the Advisory Services Program so that all agricultural producers who wish to do so can obtain personalized advice to deal with this exceptional situation.We will closely monitor developments in the coming weeks,\" he added.Damage caused by drought Canada's housing sector faces high degree of instability for eighth quarter: CMHC The Canadian Press The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says the country's housing sector is facing a high degree of vulnerability to market instability for the eighth straight quarter.The Crown corporation attributes the vulnerability to overvaluation and price acceleration in Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, and Hamilton.It rated Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina as having moderate levels of vulnerability and Winnipeg, Montreal and Halifax among those with low risks.CMHC says it is seeing signs of moderate overheating in Vancouver although price growth has been slowing over the last two quarters and detached properties in some areas are seeing declining prices.In Toronto, CMHC says sales continued to trend lower in the first quarter of 2018, well below the threshold for overheating.CMHC's quarterly report uses overheating, acceleration of home prices, overvaluations and overbuilding to assess the country's real estate markets. EDITORIAL Page 6 Friday , July 27, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record \u201cWorking together for a common goal is instrumental to a successful community.\u201d 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) 569-4856 JESSE BRYANT ADVERTISING MANAGER .(450) 242-1188 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 155.00 7.75 15.46 $ 1 7 8 .2 1 6 MONTHS 85.00 4.25 8.48 $ 9 7 .7 3 3 MONTHS 44.00 2.20 4.39 $ 5 0 .5 9 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 Disruptive rhetoric PV Beach, North Hatley In a recent post, dated July 24th, submitted to the web site, \u201cFriends of North Hatley,\u201d entitled \u201cProblem Created! Problem Solved!!\u201d the author very sarcastically offers a number of inaccurate innuendoes.Citizens should be aware that the municipality of North Hatley did not instigate this controversy.In fact the issue of the fence/gate initiated with a request from NHRS to the Village of North Hat- ley to construct the given fence/gate in order to protect children from running into the street, prevent cars from entering the beach area and to stop some who would try to sneak in without paying.The above writer goes on to suggest that the town has interfered with \u201csidelining\u201d NHRS, where in fact in negotiation, the NHRS administration decided to withdraw their service of running the beach, leaving the municipality no choice but to take over the task.This development was rather abrupt and has led to a number of controversies, which the above fence\\gate is but one of.One truly hopes that a restructured, revitalized NHRS will soon resume and take on the running of the beach and many other recreational services, as they have done so very well for so many years.However the above writer of the Friends of North Hatley article submits ongoing rhetoric with the prime objective of disrupting our community, as opposed to offering a pro-active constructive commentary.One would think that a person so opinionated would run for Council and be in a position to contribute to our municipality, rather than the continuous attempt to rip it apart.In fact, I once told him about an old 60s adage, \u201cIf you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.\u201d This individual and several others of like mind, seem to want to disrupt our village, rather than contribute to it.Those who run for Council do so because they are concerned with the well-being of North Hatley and are willing to sacrifice their time.However and unfortunately, there are far too many whose only intent is to establish \u201cus vs.them,\u201d through disruption.In doing so, many jump on to their \u201cband wagon\u201d without fulling knowing the entire issue.Regarding the solution offered by the municipality allowing access to the PV Beach, Council has listened to citizens and has come up with a solution permitting access.I believe in lieu of government bureaucracy, insurance criteria and citizens wanting access after hours, the registration of members acquiring pass cards is a brilliant answer.It will enhance security, encourage further membership and be a monitor to those using the facility after hours.One only has to look at the Bromont municipality and what they have done with their two beaches to see that our municipality has acted responsibly.Well done! On a closing note, the municipality of North Hatley has unexpectedly found itself having to administer the operation of the PV Beach.There is no question that there will be differences in how it has operated for years.Further as part of the volunteer organization for a number of events in this town over many years, I sincerely hope that the NHRS administering committee members meet to identify how to move forward in a manner that will be cohesive with the ever present bureaucracy our governments place on municipalities (Sad but true).I sincerely believe that volunteering is a vital element in any community and those who volunteer for NHRS activities are anxious to continue doing so.However this can only occur when NHRS has worked out a mandate that they construct in conjunction with the municipality of North Hatley.Working together for a common goal is instrumental to a successful community.It is time to end the negative, pointless criticism and move towards building a better community.North Hatley needs everybody on the same page.Morgan W.Quinn North Hatley A Win-Win Solution, or Simply a Bureaucratic Response?It is already late in the summer, and only now has the administration of the North Hatley finally come up with a solution (to come into effect only in September!) to the problem it, itself, created: the problem of restricted access to the public beach.This is what happens in our Trumpian world of today: create an outlandish crisis, and then propose an extreme solution, which almost seems \u2018reasonable\u2019 by comparison, declaring that it solves the crisis (Google \u2018Overton window\u2019 for a description of this process).To return to the basics here: the Town sidelines NHRS, a community of volunteers that has served North Hatley exceedingly well for fifty years, and, in doing so, it limits access to the public beach.And what does it now propose?That anyone who wants to use our public beach obtain, at their own expense (and at ours \u2013 we are told this is a solution costing several thousand dollars) a card, confirming their identity and use, and sign a document that, presumably, states they waive holding the municipality liable if some untoward event should occur (drowning, or other!).Clearly the municipality is more interested in public liability than in public safety! This is a purely bureaucratic solution to a self- created problem \u2013 and only to a part of the problem, since the sidelining of NHRS remains.We, the inhabitants of North Hatley, know and accept what it means to live on a lake (which is neither an ocean nor a swimming pool), and are conscious of both the pleasures and the dangers involved.This inherent \u2018risk\u2019 we accept and it does not need to be managed, or signed away, to protect the municipality or the councillors who, I would like to remind them, have been elected to represent our wishes.Not to \u2018propose\u2019 and then \u2018impose\u2019, which is the mode this (and the previous) Council has constantly adopted: for the proposed condominium project, for the additions to the new bridge, for the changes in River Park, etc.The solution to this created crisis is far simpler and far less costly \u2013 open up the gates to the beach and let people use it! This solution is confirmed by the Appeals Court of Québec in Joly c.Sal- aberry-de-Valleyfield, which distinguishes between \u2018fault\u2019 on the part of a municipality and the \u2018cause\u2019 of a disastrous event, between \u2013 in the case of the public beach in North Hatley \u2013 leaving the gates open (which two separate legal opinions have said would not be considered a \u2018fault\u2019), and the decision by a person to swim (the \u2018cause\u2019).See in particular paragraph 40: \u201c[.] if there is fault on the part of the City, because it has neglected to enforce the regulation by which it prohibits swimming and has, moreover, knowingly tolerated the violation of this regulation, without taking the precautions that would have ensured the safety of the persons whom it thus allowed to contravene the by-law, that fault is not the cause of the prejudice suffered by the appellant, whose temerity constitutes a new event which alone is at the origin of all the damage he has suffered.\u201d [My translation and emphasis added.] There is no need for costly and invasive monitoring; there is no need to attempt to manage and control us, as if we were children throwing a tantrum in a toy store! And if there are, indeed, connected to the beach, questions concerning public safety, as there would be for any body of water, what is the actual history of North Hatley and of Lake Massaw- ippi?A total of six drownings in thirty years we have been told by a member of the volunteer fire department, related to car and fishing accidents, and a suicide.Do we need a bureaucratic response to an imagined danger, or do we need realism and an understanding of the real history of North Hatley and of Lake Mas- sawippi?This is, of course, a purely rhetorical question.What we do need is a fruitful and positive discussion between members of Council and the residents of North Hatley \u2013 on the fate of access to the beach, and, even more, on the fate of NHRS, an organization for which many of us have the utmost respect, an organization which is close to our hearts.Paul St-Pierre North Hatley DEAR EDITOR: While the problem of the locked North Hatley beach gate was created by the North Hatley town council, and a solution to the problem has been promised by council for the end of the 2018 summer season, that solution will again be paid for by North Hatley taxpayers.Lest anyone think otherwise, our beach problems are anything but over.The real issue which has not been addressed by our town council is their wresting of control of the beach from NHRS, the volunteer organization which ran the North Hatley Beach for over 50 years and ran it very well.NHRS brought together children and adults from both the town and the township.The very successful running of the beach by NHRS over that long period of time I daresay saved the Municipality hundreds of thousands of dollars.Even more importantly, it brought together The problem of the locked beach gate CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 7 Friday , July 27, 2018 Page 7 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Lieutenant-Colonel Bertram Dawson Lyon (1905-1986) : Merchant and WWII Veteran By Jean-Marie Dubois (Université de Sherbrooke) and Gérard Coté (Lennoxville and Ascot Historical and Museum Society) The Lyon Brook is an important brook in Sherbrooke that flows along the greater part of the Regional Industrial Park, and enters the Magog River east of the Maurice-Gingues Bridge, part of Autoroute 410.The name, made official in 2013, goes back to the 1960s and relates to a family who had their farm around this brook.It was Bertram Dawson Lyon who bought the Graham farm around 1937-1938 and added the Andrew Faith farm around 1950.The greater part of his land became the Sherbrooke Regional Industrial Park in 1971.Bertram Dawson Lyon was born in 1905 in Island Brook.He was the son of Alice Dawson (1878-1962) and of Edward Lyon (1881-1933), the manager of Bury\u2019s Lumber in Island Brook.After his grammar and high school studies in Island Brook, Stornoway and Sherbrooke, he took a commercial course at McGill University.He began his career in the lumber trade, likely with his father.But in 1929, he bought the Sherbrooke News Co., the store of which still stands at the north end of Wellington Street.In 1931, he married Ruth Er- mina Edney (1906-1989) in the former Trinity United Church on Court Street, Sherbrooke.They had four children: Donald Edward (1932-1999), Stuart Bertram (1934-2004), William Arthur, and Joan Carol.Apart from his life as a civilian, Bertram Lyon also led a military career from 1921 to 1946.He first served in 1921 with the 35th Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery, as a member of the Sherbrooke militia unit.In 1923, he was promoted lieutenant with the 3rd Signal Troops, also in Sherbrooke.He then joined the Sherbrooke Regiment.When war broke out in 1939, Major Lyon volunteered for active service.He was first attached to McGill University\u2019s Cadet Officer Training Corp (COTC) in Montreal (1939-1940).In 1940, he joined the Sherbrooke Fusiliers Regiment, the future 27th Canadian Army Tank Regiment and, in 1943, the 27th Canadian Armoured Regiment (Sherbrooke Fusilier Regiment).In 1941, he was first garrisoned in Newfoundland before going with his regiment to England where he was attached to the 14th Army Tank Regiment (The Calgary Regiment).He was seriously wounded during a training exercise in 1942 and was subsequently demobilized from active duty in May 1943.He was promoted Lieutenant-Colonel and, from 1943 to 1946, commanded the 2nd Battalion of the Sherbrooke Regiment (now part of The Sherbrooke Hussars).In 1947-1948, he was elected president of the Sherbrooke Fusiliers Regiment.Due to his military service, Bertram Lyon became an honorary member of the Rotary Club in 1940, and was president from 1949 to 1950.At the start of the Cold War, an aircraft control and warning auxiliary unit of the Royal Canadian Air Force was set up in Sherbrooke from September 1949 until December 1961.This was the 2450 Aircraft Control and Warning Unit (2450 AC/WU), commanded by Squadron Leader Frank Wake- field McCrea.A mobile radar mounted on a convoy of vehicles was stationed in different locations in the area, one of them on Bertram Lyon\u2019s farm in 1950.Lyon died in Sherbrooke in 1986 and is buried with his wife in Island Brook cemetery.Lyon Brook came close to making history during the gold rush in the Eastern Townships in the 1860s.A geologist had discovered gold there but after having dug five exploration wells in 1866, one 10 meters deep, he only found but a few flakes.PHOTO : COURTESY OF WILLIAM ARTHUR LYON, HATLEY CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 6 many wonderful people of different backgrounds, both French and English.If ever there has been a model, successful organization that did so much and meant so much to a small village and its neighbours, that is it.Our present North Hatley town council seems to feel that because the municipality owns the beach, Town Council should run it.Virtually the whole town is up in arms over this.Not only has our beach lost very valuable input from town and township citizens who, for many years, put their hearts, souls and smarts into the management of it, including the hiring of very capable young people to run it every summer, it feels like the death knell to the community spirit which has made North Hatley such an attractive place for many people over many years.Those of us with a connection to NHRS, and that is a very large number of people, are mourning the loss of an integral part of our community.As Carleton Monk mentioned in a fairly recent letter to the Editor of The Record, Michael Munkitterick and Elaine Lebourveau, above all, should be thanked.I say, so too should Carleton Monk of Hatley Township.The years of dedication Carleton gave will not be forgotten.And, of course, there have been countless others, too numerous to mention.NHRS was a big part of our lives here, and there seems nothing of such value to replace it.Far from it! It\u2019s positively delusional to think our mayor, counsellors and director general (who doesn\u2019t live here and never has) can fill the shoes of NHRS.Despite the blow dealt NHRS rendering it pretty ineffective this year, it is by no means dead.To the contrary, and it continues to have the support of virtually everyone in town.JUDY LEBARON NORTH HATLEY The problem of the locked beach gate Candidates debate at UdeS on Sept.10 Record Staff An all-candidates debate among those seeking to win the riding of Sherbrooke in the coming election will be held on Monday, September 10 at 5 p.m.at the Georges-Cabana Pavilion at the Université de Sherbrooke.The current campaign will feature a rigorous debate on a number of hot topics, especially in Sherbrooke, so the debate will serve as a forum on issues affecting the student community, but also the issues of the region in the broad sense.The candidates from the four major recognized parties have confirmed their attendance.These are incumbent.Luc Fortin, (PLQ),.Guillaume Rousseau (PQ),.Bruno Vachon (CAQ) and.Christine Labrie (QS).This event is non-partisan and will seek to advance the debate and put ideas forward.The debate is sponsored by CFAK 88 FM, and the student unions REMDUS (graduate students), and the FEUS. Page 8 Friday , July 27, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record The ONLY Jayco dealer in the Eastern Townships T 819.847.3444 9343 Boul.Bourque Sherbrooke COME AND VISIT OUR FAMILY AND YOU'LL SEE THAT OUR SALES STAFF IS BILINGUAL AND PLEASED TO SERVE YOU IN ENGLISH! * SOME CONDITIONS MAY APPLY Camping Trailers Park Models Toy Haulers Monday to Thursday 9 a.m.to 7 p.m.\u2022 Fridays 9 a.m.to 8 p.m.Saturdays 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.\u2022 Sundays 11a.m.to 3 p.m.Fifth Wheels Quebec dentists ?le notice to withdraw from public system amid contract dispute The Canadian Press Quebec's dentists have filed paperwork to withdraw 2,000 of its members from the public health system amid a tense battle with the province over contract negotiations.The dentists are threatening to pull out of the system and deprive hundreds of thousands of people of subsidized care if a new agreement can't be reached.Dentist association president Serge Langlois said today the first batch of withdrawals is scheduled to take effect Aug.25, which he says gives the government plenty of time to make a deal.But the gesture may be in vain as Health Minister Gaetan Barrette announced today he would sign a ministerial order to impose a special law to ensure services are maintained.The dentists asked earlier this week that Premier Philippe Couillard intervene in the negotiations with its 4,300 members, who have been without a contract since 2015.Langlois has said if the dentists quit the public system about 620,000 people will be deprived of subsidized care except for emergency dental procedures.Follow The Sherbrooke Record sherbrookerecord @recordnewspaper on Facebook and Twitter! Local Sports Exercising can help you lose weight, be a confidence booster and help prevent diseases, while good oral health can give you a great smile and more confidence.Friday , July 27, 2018 Page 9 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Exercise and proper dental care a winning combination for good health The obvious main benefit to having a healthy body is it allows you to perform well in your everyday activities, with overall good health improving your quality of life.However, if your oral health is poor it would affect your physical condition no matter how fit you are.Consider this story of someone I know that could have been a poster boy example of good physical fitness with bad oral health.My friend was on a flight from Vancouver to Boston to run the Boston Marathon in 2005 when he began to feel pain in his tooth.It started hurting 30 minutes after takeoff, soon elevating to tortuous levels of throbbing agony.It was an abscessed upper molar that had exposed itself at the worst possible time.He was aware of tooth decay but decided getting it fixed could wait until after coming home from the marathon.There was nothing on the plane or in his carryon bag to relieve the pain.On arrival at Boston his next stop was the nearest drug store where a sympathetic pharmacist provided an antibiotic for the infection and Tylenol 3s for the pain.Luckily, he\u2019d arrived three days early and was pain-free for the marathon, though his ordeal was energy sapping.He visited his dentist soon after arriving home.He knows that he should never have let his oral health issues fester for so long.In a recent interview with Burnaby dentist, Dr.Mark Wang, he says, \u201cHaving a good healthy mouth will lead to a good healthy rest of the body.\u201d Think of the work you put into achieving a healthy body and then visit your dentist to learn how you can improve your oral health.\"A healthy set of teeth allows you to enjoy all the different types of foods that are available to you and help you maintain a healthy lifestyle,\u201d Dr.Wang said, adding, \u201cMissing teeth will inhibit your ability to perhaps chew and enjoy certain foods that should be lean proteins, and crunchy vegetables.You will need a full set of teeth to maximize your enjoyment.\" Having healthy teeth enables you to have the proper nutrition you need.Dr.Wang says, \"With poor oral health there is an increase correlation with cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes (and) hypertension.\u201d Exercising can help you lose weight, be a confidence booster and help prevent diseases, while good oral health can give you a great smile and more confidence.Having regular checkups at the dentist can detect gum disease and oral cancer.Making time for exercise while taking care of your oral health, increases your chances of living longer and happier.Dr.Wang shares his tips here for good oral health: Visit your dentist twice a year for cleaning and check for diseases.Brush your teeth regularly \u2013 at least twice a day.Make healthy food choices and limit sweets which can lead to cavities.Floss every day to keep your gums healthy.Use mouth wash to help kill germs but not too much, as the alcohol tends to dry the inside lining of your mouth.You could dilute mouth wash with water.According to the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association \u2013 Tobacco products can stain your teeth and increase your risk of oral cancer.Drugs and other aids are available to help you quit.If you grind your teeth, wear a night guard.A healthy body and a healthy smile equal a healthy life.www.runwithit.ca Twitter: @christineruns Instagram: runwithit_christineblanchette YouTube \u2013 Run With It Check out Season 5 Episode 6 on Oral Health Christine Blanchette A Runner\u2019s Mind Canadian triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk excited for home race in Edmonton By Brian Swane THE CANADIAN PRESS Tyler Mislawchuk is looking to turn things around at home.Mislawchuk, of Oak Bluff, Man., will be the fan favourite during the men's elite race Friday at the ITU World Triathlon Edmonton, the first of two Canadian stops on the 2018 World Triathlon Series (WTS).Currently No.7 in the WTS rankings, the 23-year-old has emerged as Canada's top triathlete.Since becoming an elite division regular in 2015, Mislawchuk has placed in the top 25 in 15 of 17 WTS races.The outliers?A 33rd-place showing in Montreal and 36th in Edmonton last summer.\u201cI would like nothing more than to come out and smash this race and show that I'm back after last year's result,'' said Mislawchuk.\u201cPerforming at home is always nice and it's nice to be able to give your family a hug after the race.It's not often that you can do that, so hopefully I'll have a reason to come give them a hug.'' Two years after finishing 15th his Olympics debut in Rio, Mislawchuk is enjoying his strongest season.He crossed the line eighth at the WTS Hamburg two weeks ago, and posted a WTS career-best fourth in Yokohama in May.\u201cI just had a lot of things go wrong in those two (Canadian) races, but those were character-builder races for me,'' said the five-foot-eight Mislawchuk, who was battling a back injury last year.\u201cWhen you have bad results you always question, 'Why am I doing it?' and it made me think back to my roots and why I love the sport, and I got healthy, got fit and have been rolling ever since.'' Edmonton has been good to Mislaw- chuk in the past.Competing in the U23 division in 2014, he finished eighth and also captured bronze in a junior mixed relay.In 2012, he took silver at the PATCO Triathlon Junior Pan American Championship in Edmonton, a key moment in Mislawchuk's career.\u201cI surprised myself and I think a lot of other people coming second,'' Mislaw- chuk said.\u201cThat was the first time I was on a big podium and made me believe this is something I could do professionally, this is something I could be world class at.\u201cYou dream of that stuff, but once you actually take a step like that it makes you have self belief more than anything.'' Mislawchuk's competition on Friday includes No.1-ranked Mario Mola of Spain, who is looking to win his third straight WTS championship.\u201cFor me to be having a good race, I like to be up front of all day,'' Mislaw- chuk said.\u201cI like to come out of the swim in the (lead) group.If you come out of the water 35th, right from the gun you're fighting.So the strategy is to race up front all day, and if I can do that I'm sure there will be a good result at the end.'' The WTS women's elite race also is set for Friday.Carp, Ont., native Joanna Brown, the top-ranked Canadian at No.28, is among the triathletes chasing No.1 Katie Zaferes of the United States.Competition wraps up Saturday with the WTS mixed relay.Edmonton is the sixth of eight WTS events this year.Montreal hosts Aug.25- 26, before the season finishes in September at the 2018 Grand Final, on Australia's Gold Coast.Toronto Blue Jays reliever Seunghwan Oh traded to Colorado Rockies The Canadian Press The Toronto Blue Jays traded reliever Seunghwan Oh to the Colorado Rockies on Thursday in exchange for minor league first baseman Chad Spanberger, outfielder Forrest Wall and a player to be named later or cash considerations.Oh was briefly removed from the Blue Jays' 12-6 loss in 11 innings to the Minnesota Twins before returning for extras on Wednesday, leading to speculation that he was dealt during the game.``I started wondering why my name wasn't being called the multiple times when I expected to go out there,'' Oh said Thursday through a translator.``But then I got the call later.'' Oh is 4-3 with a 2.68 ERA, two saves and 55 strikeouts in 47 innings this season.``I love the guy, I think he's done a tremendous job for us,'' Toronto manager John Gibbons said after being swept by the Twins.``I don't know if anything's going to happen, I know the word's out there.He's a pretty good pitcher.He showed us a lot.Great command, great competitor.'' The 36-year-old has a 2.81 ERA and 41 saves across three major league campaigns.He spent his first two seasons with the St.Louis Cardinals before signing a one-year contract with Toronto in the off-season.Oh said he enjoyed his brief time in Toronto and had no desire to leave the Blue Jays.``At the same time I'm very excited to join a club that's competitive in their division right now, so I'm looking forward to contributing as soon as I get there,'' he added.Spanberger, 22, is batting .315 this season with 22 home runs and 75 RBIs in 92 games for single-A Asheville.The 22-year-old Wall is batting .260 with nine home runs and 31 RBIs this season in 93 games with double-A Hartford and single-A California. Page 10 Friday , July 27, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Church Services Anglican Presbyterian United LENNOXVILLE Saint George Anglican Church in Lennoxville, at 84 Queen Street, will be celebrating Holy Eucharist every 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday at 11 a.m.Morning Prayer is held every 4th Sunday at 11 a.m.  NORTH HATLEY Saint Barnabas Anglican Church, North Hatley, at 640 Sherbrooke St., celebrates Holy Eucharist every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday at 9 a.m.  Morning Prayer is held every 4th Sunday at 9 a.m.    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 The Annual Joint Worship service of the Ayer\u2019s Cliff - Magog - Georgeville Pastoral Charge will be held at Beulah United Church in Ayer\u2019s Cliff on Sunday, July 29 at 11:15 a.m.  (instead of our regular 9:15 a.m.service).There will be Sunday School.A luncheon will follow the worship service and all are welcome.  Please note that St Paul\u2019s United Church in Magog will be closed.  For more information please contact Rev Lee Ann Hogle 819-571-7233 WATERVILLE/NORTH HATLEY Waterville/North Hatley United Church.There will be no services for the month of July.819-837-1112.SHERBROOKE Plymouth-Trinity United Church, corner of Dufferin and Terrill \u2013 at 819-346-6373 and www.plymouthtrinitychurch.org \u2013 holds its July services in Lennoxville with the congregation at Lennoxville United Church (6 Church St., corner Queen), Sundays at 10 a.m.(note the time!).Services return to Plymouth-Trin- ity starting Sunday, August 5 (when we will also return to our regular 10:30 a.m.time).En juillet, nos cultes se tiennent à l\u2019Eglise Lennoxville United (au 6, rue Church, coin de Queen), où nous nous réunirons à 10 h les dimanches matins pour un seule culte, et ce en anglais, avec les membres de la congrégation de Lennoxville.Tout le monde est cordialement le bienvenu! Minister: Rev.Samuel V.Dansokho.LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville United Church, corner of Queen and Church Street, welcomes you to worship with Rev.Linda Buchanan on Sunday July 29th at 10:00 a.m.  Children always welcome.  819-565-8449; website- lennoxvilleunitedchurch.com By America\u2019S Test Kitchen For an easy, rustic dessert, you really can\u2019t beat a cobbler.With a fleet of tender biscuits floating on a sea of sweet fruit, a good cobbler can hold its own against any fancy cake or pastry.For our cast-iron skillet cherry cobbler, we looked to jarred, pitted cherries in syrup to deliver maximum cherry flavour with the least amount of prep work.We used a portion of the syrup, thickened with cornstarch and seasoned with allspice, nutmeg, and vanilla, to enrich our fruit filling.For the topping, we wanted fluffy but sturdy biscuits that didn\u2019t need to be baked separately from the cherries.To accomplish this, we incorporated a combination of baking powder and baking soda into the biscuit dough.Baking powder encourages baked goods to rise and is activated by heat, so we spaced our biscuits 1/2 inch apart to give them room to grow in the oven.Baking soda, on the other hand, contributes tenderness and is activated by an acidic ingredient, so we added buttermilk, which also lent our biscuits great flavour.The cast-iron skillet went right from the stovetop to the oven for maximum convenience.We prefer the crunchy texture of turbinado sugar sprinkled on the biscuits before baking, but regular granulated sugar can be substituted.For best results, serve within 15 minutes and transfer any leftovers to an airtight container.CHERRY COBBLER Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 45 minutes Filling: 6 cups jarred sour cherries in light syrup, drained with 2 cups syrup reserved 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice Pinch ground nutmeg Pinch salt Topping: 1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 ounces) all- purpose flour 5 tablespoons (2 1/4 ounces) granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup buttermilk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 F.Whisk cherry syrup, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, allspice, nutmeg, and salt in bowl until well combined.Transfer mixture to 12- inch cast-iron skillet and bring to simmer over medium-high heat.Cook, whisking frequently, until slightly thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.Off heat, stir in cherries.Whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in medium bowl.Stir in buttermilk and melted butter until just combined.Using spoon, scoop out and drop 1-inch pieces of dough onto filling, spaced about 1/2 inch apart.Sprinkle biscuits with turbinado sugar.Transfer skillet to oven and bake until biscuits are golden brown and filling is thick and glossy, 30 to 35 minutes, rotating skillet halfway through baking.Serve.Nutrition information per serving: 364 calories; 59 calories from fat; 7 g fat (4 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 17 mg cholesterol; 158 mg sodium; 74 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 31 g sugar; 4 g protein.For more recipes, cooking tips and ingredient and product reviews, visit https://www.americastestkitchen.com .Find more recipes like Cherry Cobbler in \u201cCook It In Cast Iron .\u201d (The Associated Press) For an easy, rustic dessert, you really can\u2019t beat a cobbler The Record production@sherbrookerecord.com Friday , July 27, 2018 Page 11 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.FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018 Today is the 208th day of 2018 and the 37th day of summer.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1789, Congress established the Department of Foreign Affairs, later renamed the Department of State.In 1953, a Korean War armistice was signed after three years of fighting.In 1974, the House of Representatives voted to recommend the first article of impeachment against President Nixon.In 1996, a bomb exploded in an Atlanta park during the Summer Olympics, killing one person.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953), writer/ - historian; Leo Durocher (1905-1991), baseball player/manager; Norman Lear (1922- ), TV producer/writer; Jerry Van Dyke (1931-2018), actor; Bobbie Gentry (1944- ), singer-song- writer; Peggy Fleming (1948- ), figure skater; Bill Engvall (1957- ), actor/comedian; Triple H (1969- ), professional wrestler; Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (1970- ), actor; Maya Rudolph (1972- ), actress; Alex Rodriguez (1975- ), baseball player; Jonathan Rhys Meyers (1977- ), actor; Jordan Spieth (1993- ), golfer.TODAY\u2019S FACT: The Republic of Korea (South Korea) refused to sign the armistice agreement that ended the Korean War.It has never made a peace treaty with the Democratic People\u2019s Republic of Korea (North Korea).TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1986, 83 years after the Tour de France was established, American cyclist Greg LeMond became the first non-European to win the race.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cLoss and Possession, Death and Life are one./ There falls no shadow where there shines no sun.\u201d \u2014 Hilaire Belloc, \u201cOn a Sundial\u201d TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 4 \u2014 Major League Baseball teams (Dodgers, Giants, Cubs and Astros) managed by Leo Durocher on his way to a career total of 2,009 wins.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Full moon (July 27).Datebook Death Dr.Peter LANIGAN (1937-2018) Passed away at the Massawippi Retirement Communities \u2013 Grace Village, Sherbrooke, on July 16 2018, at the age of 80.Dr.Peter Lanigan was the brother of the late Michael (the late Monica), John (Sandra), David (Ann), the late Patricia and uncle of the late Patrick.Friends will gather at the Steve L.Elkas Complex (4230 Bertrand-Fabi Street, Sherbrooke), on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 from 12:00 p.m.to 1:30 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 1:30 p.m.in the funeral home chapel.Other than his brothers, Dr.Lanigan leaves to mourn his niece Seana, his nephew Christopher and his great- niece Loretta as well as many friends not only in Canada but around the world.STEVE L.ELKAS FUNERAL HOME 4230 Bertrand-Fabi, Sherbrooke QC PHONE: 819-565-1155 FAX: 819-820-8872 info@steveelkas.com www.steveelkas.com Death Death In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam Barbara MUNDAY (1937-2018) It is with sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Barbara Louise Munday on July 21, 2018 at the CHUS Fleurimont.She was the daughter of the late Alfred Munday and the late Violet Cotton.She leaves behind her children Scott Oakley and Sheila Oakley (Adam van Sertima), her grandson Anton, as well as her sister Kathleen, her brother Gerald, and extended family members and friends.Visitation will take place at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College Street, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville), on Friday, August 3rd from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.and Saturday, August 4th from 10:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m.The family will then proceed to the Elmwood Cemetery for the interment.CASS FUNERAL HOMES 3006 College St., Sherbrooke QC PHONE: 819-564-1750 FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca Mary Elizabeth Oakley- Ripley (1967-2018) Mary peacefully slipped away Sunday-Monday night, July 23rd after an outstanding battle with cancer.With her husband James Ripley at her side and in spite of the very best efforts of medical staff at the Grey Nuns Community hospital in Edmonton, the loving care of her family, Samantha, Daniel and Amelia, she also leaves to mourn her sister Sarah and brother Mark as well as her mother Claudia Villemaire of Richmond and father Howard Oakley of Ontario as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and inumerable friends spanning the country.Her endless love and compassion as well as her creative imagination and artistic talent and love of music brought joy to all who knew her.A memorial celebration of her life is planned at her workplace, Silver Spruce Lodge in Fort Saskatchewan and burial will take place at St.Andrew\u2019s Church Cemetery in Melbourrne, beside her youngest sister Geraldine Samantha, (Jo Sam) September 22.Further details will be published later.BRUNELLE, Jim \u2013 In loving memory of my husband, July 28, 2015 Kind, loving, caring, sharing.No other words could have described you better.Jim, another year has passed but nothing has really changed.I am still very lonesome without you.We had a good life together, 42 years.All of them perfect, of course not but we were together, in business, at home, on vacations.We did everything together.I lost my best friend.If you are looking down and reading this you will chuckle.Remember the first time you didn\u2019t know what to give me as a gift.I told you I liked gold but only in my ears, on my fingers or around my neck, nothing else in the colour gold.You listened well.Thank you Jim for all you did for me.Rest well my love.YOUR WIFE SHIRLEY PAGE, Alfred - In loving memory of a dear husband, father, brother, grand - father, great-grandfather and friend who passed away on July 24th, 2005.  As time passes, not a day goes by without memories that fill our hearts with happiness.  ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS XOXO CECILIA, CAROL, SCOTT, TODD, DARREN, LAURA AND FAMILY STURGEON, Lenny - In Memory of Lenny Sturgeon 2008-2018 Along the road to yesterday That leads us straight to you Are memories of the happy days Together we once knew.Always every evening we seem to have a way of wandering back To meet you, on the road to yesterday.LOVE LOIS, JEFF, ANDREA, BRANDON, BAILEY & BRAYDEN TEOLIS, Stephen - In loving memory of a dear husband, father, brother, grand - father and friend who passed away on July 1st, 2016.  Your memories give us endless smiles and warmth.  Forever in our hearts xoxo CAROL, CECILIA, SCOTT, TODD, DARREN, LAURA AND FAMILY FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018 Dear Annie: I am seeking your advice about something that has been troubling me.My faith has always been very important to me.I have strong moral values, and I don\u2019t believe in having a sexual relationship outside of marriage.So I am deeply ashamed about a relationship I had with a man to whom I am not married.This man had some problems that made intimacy difficult, which was a blessing in itself.The relationship didn\u2019t last long, and it mostly just consisted of telephone conversations.Still, the fact that I allowed myself to enter into a relationship of this type haunts me.I have prayed repeatedly about this, but I am having difficulty forgiving myself.What can I do to be at peace about this?I cannot talk to my minister about this.I do not have contact with this man.He would call quite often to check on me.I reached the decision that I should not have telephone conversations with him.A few weeks ago, he called every day for about a week, and I did not answer his calls.I finally sent him a text, told him I was well and wished him well.He asked why I did not want to talk to him.I told him that I was very busy and that when he called, I was not always where I could talk, which was true.How can I put this behind me?I haven\u2019t seen this man since I quit talking to him.I\u2019ve become so depressed about this that I have just stayed in except to do necessary things.I\u2019ve experienced panic attacks.I have spent most of my time involved in church activities and doing volunteer work.I don\u2019t think I have agoraphobia; rather, I\u2019m so ashamed that I have retreated.I love people and doing for others.I am on an antidepressant, and I do have something to take for panic attacks.\u2014 I Knew Better Dear Knew Better: I applaud you for seeking professional help, and I encourage you to keep taking medication as directed by your doctor.But medication is only one part of the equation.You should also be seeing a licensed therapist, someone who can help you talk about what you\u2019re feeling and help you move past the shame.Ask your doctor to refer you to someone, or search Psychology Today\u2019s database at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists.Be prepared to try a few different therapists to find one with whom you really click.And please stop being so hard on yourself.You seem like a warmhearted person who values kindness.Try to show yourself the same compassion you would show anyone else.Dear Annie: Why are we saying 2018 as \u201ctwo thousand eighteen\u201d instead of \u201ctwenty eighteen\u201d?We didn\u2019t say \u201cone thousand nine hundred eighteen.\u201d And it\u2019s much easier to say \u201ctwenty eighteen.\u201d This bugs me and my adult son.Care to comment?\u2014 Curious Dear Curious: This is one question for which I have no answer.If I hear a compelling explanation, I\u2019ll print it here.In the meantime, I see no reason you can\u2019t be the change you want to see.Pronounce it how you\u2019d like, and others may follow suit.\u201cAsk Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie\u201d is out now! Annie Lane\u2019s debut book \u2014 featuring favorite columns on love, friendship, family and etiquette \u2014 is available as a paperback and e-book.Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more information.Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com.Page 12 Friday , July 27, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Feeling shame about a relationship Dear Annie Your Birthday FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018 Keep life simple.Taking on too much or lacking moderation will cost you time, money and your reputation.Handle matters of concern discreetly, and be objective about how best to get what you want.Baby steps now will begin to pay off later as the year comes to a close.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 Don\u2019t make a lot of noise over nothing.Initiating changes that aren\u2019t necessary will leave you in a quandary when someone affected by your decisions questions what you are doing.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 Put your energy into bringing about positive change.Whether at home or with your peers or relatives, offer solutions that are solid and will benefit everyone involved.Expand your interests.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 Spend more time at home with family, or make adjustments to your living arrangements that will help ease financial stress or concerns you have about your health and physical priorities.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 Too much on your plate will bog you down.Stick close to home and avoid conflicts while traveling or when dealing with relatives or friends who are difficult to get along with.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 Rely on past experience for insight.Look over contracts or find a way to use your money more efficiently.Don\u2019t trust anyone else to take care of your personal affairs.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Get more out of life.Look for ways to improve your strength and stamina.Proper diet and exercise will make you feel and look your best.A change will do you good.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 Partnerships will need to be handled with care.If someone makes a fuss, try not to retaliate.Remaining calm and offering sound solutions will promise higher returns.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 Offer your services and participate in community events that will shape the changes you\u2019d like to see occur in your neighborhood.A romantic gesture is encouraged.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 Take part in activities that excite you.Spending time with someone you enjoy being around will bring you closer together.Don\u2019t let an unexpected change ruin your plans.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Learn all you can about a place you want to travel to or a skill or qualification required to point you in a new and exciting direction.Romance and personal improvement are highlighted.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 Travel plans or visiting friends or relatives will be informative.Attend a reunion that offers insight into options you haven\u2019t considered in the past.Opportunity is within reach.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 Look for an unusual opportunity.Taking part in something you\u2019ve never done before will be gratifying, and encourage you to bring about positive lifestyle changes.Altering your living arrangements is favored.SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2018 Accept the inevitable and turn any negative you encounter into a positive.Use your ingenuity and you will discover an alternative way to get ahead, as well as take care of situations that are causing undue stress.Handling living expenses and partnerships will lift pressure and give way to new beginnings.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 Observe what\u2019s going on around you quietly.If you make a fuss or engage in a debate with someone who overreacts, it will be difficult to reverse what transpires.Offer kindness and understanding.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 Personal changes will turn out well.Incorporate a new health regimen into your everyday routine.Proper diet and exercise will do wonders for your appearance as well as your attitude.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 Take on tasks that have been left undone.Neglecting to live up to your promises will leave you subject to criticism.Limit your spending and don\u2019t lend or borrow.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 Pay closer attention to the way you look and feel.Make adjustments to your lifestyle to ensure that you maintain good health.Ward off bad habits and distance yourself from excessive associates.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 Change the way you handle your money or earn your income.Invest in yourself and your ability to get ahead.Don\u2019t let someone from your past take advantage of you.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 You\u2019ll be offered an interesting tip that will help you make a change you\u2019ve wanted to make for some time.A personal relationship will get a boost if you are romantic.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 Make your position clear if you don\u2019t like what someone has to offer or is trying to do.Use your intelligence to make adjustments that will create distance from indulgent situations.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 A last- minute change of plans someone makes shouldn\u2019t be allowed to disrupt your day.Take charge and do what you set out to do.Romance is on the rise.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 You can make a difference if you attend a rally that addresses a cause you believe in.Don\u2019t let someone else\u2019s uncertainty deter you from doing what\u2019s best for you.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Look for opportunities that will bring about positive change.Be prepared to walk away from situations that could cause damage to your reputation or status.Focus on self-improvement.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 Make plans with friends or relatives you haven\u2019t seen in quite some time.Share information and you\u2019ll come up with ideas that will improve your life.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 Home improvements, family gatherings and personal changes will help to stabilize your life.New ideas or concepts can be integrated into an important partnership successfully.Romance is highlighted. ALLEY OOP ARLO & JANIS THE BORN LOSER FRANK AND ERNEST GRIZWELLS THATABABY Friday , July 27, 2018 Page 13 The Record production@sherbrookerecord.com REALITY CHECK HERMAN CALL SHERBROOKE: (819) 569-9525 BETWEEN 8:30 A.M.AND 4:30 P.M.E-MAIL: classad@sherbrookerecord.com OR KNOWLTON: (450) 242-1188 BETWEEN 9:00 A.M.AND NOON C L A S S I F I E D DEADLINE: 12:30 P.M.ONE DAY PRIOR TO PUBLICATION OR MAIL YOUR PREPAID CLASSIFIED ADS TO THE RECORD, 6 MALLORY, SHERBROOKE, QUEBEC J1M 2E2 PAG E 14 Friday, July 27, 2018 classad@sherbrookerecord.com The Record 001 Property for Sale 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 NORTH HATLEY - By the river.2 bedroom split level apartment with wood and electric heat.Quiet location.Ideal for a couple.References needed.$700, heat not included.Available August 1.Call 819- 432-6612.036 Seasonal Rentals W A T E R F R O N T COTTAGE on Lake Wallace for rent.2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.Call 603- 443-3179.100 Job Opportunities LOOKING FOR PERMANENT, full time employee for Shipping Department and possibly customer service.Must be comfortable with computers.Apply at service@blan- chardlab.com or call Micheline at 819- 565-0988.THE RECORD is looking for part- time evening workers to insert newspapers ASAP.Must be in good physical condition and have own vehicle.Call 819-569-9528, or email billing@sher- brookerecord.com 145 Miscellaneous Services L E N N O X V I L L E PLUMBING.Domestic repairs and water refiners.Call Norman Walker at 819-563-1491.150 Computers 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 190 Cars For Sale CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE! www.sherbrookerecord .com 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 275 Antiques WE BUY from the past for the future, one item or a household, attic or basement, shed or garage.We like it all, give us a call.819- 837-2680.290 Articles For Sale 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 CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE! www.sherbrookerecord.com 340 Garage Sales AYER?S CLIFF GARAGE sale, Saturday, July 28 at 8:30 a.m.3071 Round Bay road, Ayer?s Cliff EASTMAN At the Longhouse, 205 Rang du Rocher, Eastman, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m., July 28 & 29.Bulgarian pottery, tents, folding camp chairs, umbrellas, treadle sewing machine (works well), bureaus.LA PATRIE NEW PUCES JOAN, INSIDE 133 route 212 west, La Patrie July 27, 28, 29 MELBOURNE Garage Sale, Saturday, July 28, St.An- drew?s Presbyterian Church, 1169 Route 243, Melbourne.Opens at 8 a.m.Tables to rent, contact Robin at 819-826- 5717.Silent auction.ST.FELIX DE KINGSEY Yard Sale Fundraiser for Sydenham Church.Antiques, other treasures, crafts, surprise finds, treats.Saturday and Sunday, July 28 & 29, 8 a.m.to 4 p.m.at St.Paul?s Church, 25 Chemin des Domaines.Rain or Shine.Info: 819- 848-2430 395 Home Improvement TAPIS STEVE - Closing Sale! Liquidation of floor covering inventory.Up to 80% off.Store hours: Friday 8:30 a.m.to 5 p.m.and Saturday 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.11 Queen Street, Lennoxville.819-566-7974.AUCTION for Ferme J.A.M.D.Gaudreau Inc.160 Route 257 South, La Patrie, QC J0B 1Y0 Information: 819-620-4739 Alain or 819-570-0898 Annie THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 AT 11 A.M.COMPLETE DISPERSAL OF \u201cMcBEE\u201d HERD WILL BE SOLD: a Holstein herd of 77 registered or percentage purebred.It consists of 40 cows calving at all times of the year, including 15 at their 1st calf and 9 at their 2nd calf, 13 pregnant heifers, 11 open heifers, 12 heifers and 1 bull.CCS: 250 000.A check will be made before the sale.Herd vaccinated and tested for Salmonella Dublin.DAIRY EQUIPMENT: Duo Vac milkers (6) with electronic pulsator with Westfalia IQ claw; DeLaval #C125 washing system; DeLaval New Century Bulk tank, 1000 gal., with 2 condensing units 3 hp; VP77 5 hp pump with oil recupera- tor; Milk Guard thermograph; Multipoints (33) 2 ½\"; DeLaval pipeline, 2 ½'' (367'), 2-2-3, with Pyrex receiving jar; Washing rack for 6 milkers; Milking cart.FOOD AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT: Rovibec Agrisolutions MV600S mixer with 50 hp electric motor, 2016, and drive; Conveyors (2) for large bales 30' with 5 hp motor and legs; Silocart Rovibec 5642 (Rovicar +) with 15 hp motor, 2016; Rovibec PN40 control panel 2016; Rovibec mineral reserve, 3 compartments, 2016; 2 ¼'' flexible mineral screw (3) with ¾ hp motor; Lot of flexible screws (3'') and motors (3/4 hp and 1 hp); Grinder 10 hp; Tapered silo 10 ton; Silo 60 ton with fan; Calving box (7) 4'X5' and (8) 4'X4'; Pronovost # P-6200 wrapping machine with motor.A sale not to be missed! TERMS: Cash or cheques from know buyers.Canteen on site! List subject to change without notice.Photos and catalog available on our website.512 Main St.West Coaticook, QC J1A 1P9 Tel : 819-849-3606 For more information, contact the auctioneer.www.encansawyerville.com AUCTION SALE For \u2013 ENCAN Pour ELIZABETH BALKOVICS 210 Dawson Road Sawyerville Que (Cookshire Eaton) Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.samedi le 4 août 2018 à 10h00 Viewing from 9:00 a.m.to 10:00 a.m.Visite des lieux de 9h à 10h.ANTIQUES: Jacobean Armoire, 2 cook stoves, Parlor stoves, Tables, Press back chairs, Settees, Grandfather clock, Show cases, collectible dishes, Boar\u2019s head.HOUSEHOLD: Numerous armoires, step backcupboards, lamps.VEHICLE: 2005 Volvo XC 70 183,000 km FIREARMS: 16 gauge shotgun, 12 gauge shot gun, 22 single shot, 22 with scope, Antique 22 pistol single shot.PAL Card required CONDITIONS: Auctioneer not responsible for injuries, accidents or property damages Cash or cheque from known buyers with I.D.Enchères SCOTT GRAHAM Auctions St-Isidore-de-Clifton 819-889-2876 \u2022 819-919-2104 www.grahamauctions.ca grahamauctions@hotmail.com Graham Auctions at Facebook PUBLIC NOTICE BY-LAW NO.1200-26 BOROUGH OF LENNOXVILLE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned, the assistant clerk of the City of Sherbrooke: THAT during the regular meeting held June 18, 2018, City of Sherbrooke Municipal Council adopted by-law No.1200-26, amending the Zoning and Subdivision By-law No.1200 of the City of Sherbrooke, to add the following to the usages authorized in Zone H1508, and to prescribe in this zone the applicable standards for subdivision, main building, and installation: P-108 public safety: police station, fire station, 9-1-1 headquarters and to add specific provisions applicable in Zone H1508 in order to require the usage of P-108 public safety: police station, fire station, 911 headquarters, the creation of buffer strips along the property\u2019s lateral lines; THAT By-law No.1200-26 complies with the revised land use and development plan of the City of Sherbrooke; THAT the original version of this by-law is filed in the municipal archives at the clerk\u2019s office located at 191 Du Palais, Sherbrooke, where it can be consulted at any time; THAT By-law No.1200-26 came in effect on July 24, 2018.GIVEN IN SHERBROOKE, this 27th day of July 2018.Me Line Chabot Assistant Clerk What is black and white, read all over and serves as a great teaching tool?The newspaper, of course.Teachers can use the newspaper in a number of ways in the classroom to enhance students\u2019 education.They can cut several pieces of art from the paper and have young students just learning to write name them, or clip a feature story from the paper and have older students respond to it in an essay.Whatever the activity, newspapers benefit students.When used in the classroom, they improve students\u2019 reading, writing and critical thinking skills, inspire them to participate in discussions and debates, and expand their knowledge of past, current and future events.RECORD THE Selling, buying, exchanging, offering services?Put it in our Classifieds for results! The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, July 27, 2018 Page 15 Your Birthday SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2018 Broaden your outlook but not your budget.Gather information and learn all you can.Prepare to bring about positive change and beneficial results will unfold next year.Put an end to lofty relationships that tend to cost a lot and give little in return.Set yourself up for success.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 Don\u2019t live beyond your means trying to please someone who expects too much from you.Ease your stress by altering the way you live and how you handle your money.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 Explore new places, and what you see and who you encounter will inspire you.A change to the way you live will lead to less stress and greater happiness.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 Put your energy to work for you and make the changes at home or to your lifestyle that are long overdue.If you want something, go after it.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 It\u2019s OK to do things differently, as long as it does- n\u2019t deplete your bank account.Someone who offers a different take on life will inspire you to regroup and make changes.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 Communication will be your strong point.Negotiate on your own behalf and you will come up a winner.Pose incentives to offset competitive offers.A day trip or meeting is favored.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Watch what others say, do and offer.Don\u2019t be afraid to initiate a change if it will help you outmaneuver someone trying to upset what you are trying to achieve.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 Don\u2019t give away your secrets or let someone see your vulnerable side.Walk away from anyone who is a poor influence or who is likely to cost you emotionally or financially.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 Use your persuasive talents to get the help you need.Money or a gift will come from an unusual source.A personal relationship will change the way you move forward.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 Be careful who you get involved with.Offering help is admirable, but being taken advantage of is likely if you are too trusting of someone who is a smooth operator.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 A day trip will do you good.Visit a trusted friend and you\u2019ll be offered good advice regarding a personal situation you face.Invest your time and money in yourself, not someone else.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 You\u2019ll have plenty of good ideas, but before you take action, check regulations and fees that may deter you from moving forward too quickly.Get firsthand information.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 Beautify your surroundings or make physical changes that will enhance your appearance.Plan an evening out with someone special.Establish your intentions and discuss future plans.FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018 A good line of play and a better defense By Phillip Alder St.Jerome wrote, \u201cGood, better, best.Never let it rest.\u2018Til your good is better and your better is best.\u201d How does that apply to this deal?What is South\u2019s good line of play in four spades after West leads an obvious singleton club?What is the better defense by East-West?Note South\u2019s jump to four spades.When North made his takeout double, he was going to assume that South had six or seven points.South, with a trick more than that, was right to jump to game.When an opponent opens with a three-level pre-empt, then leads a different suit, that card is a singleton.(Also, Andy Robson, an English expert, advises that if the pre-emptor leads his own suit, assume he has a singleton in your trump suit.) If South had led a trump at trick two, East could have taken the trick and given his partner a club ruff.Then West could have exited with a diamond and waited for two heart winners.However, South saw a chance if he could denude West of diamonds.So, declarer cashed his diamond king, played a diamond to the ace and ruffed the diamond jack.Then he led a trump to East\u2019s ace.If East had given his partner the ruff, West would have been endplayed, forced to open up the hearts and give South a trick with his king.Instead, East shifted to his heart queen.(Yes, the nine would have been preferable.) South covered with his king, and West took the trick.Now, in desperation, West continued with a low heart.Bingo \u2014 East won with his nine and delivered the lethal ruff.Brilliant! Page 16 Friday , July 27, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record "]