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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 Thursday , August 23, 2018 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Penny Ward Consultant A personalized and warm support.We are with you, every step of the way.819-564-1750 \u2022 casshomes.ca Funeral Homes Cass SAQ workers take to the streets again Page 3 The long-awaited learning commons opens its doors Page 5 Guess who\u2019s coming to Gillygooly MATTHEW MCCULLY Montreal police bike through Lennoxville to raise funds for youth sports By Gordon Lambie There was a strong police presence at Bishop\u2019s University on Tuesday afternoon, but for a different reason than one might think.Just after 4 p.m.a group of nearly 20 officers from the Montreal Police force, the SPVM, biked onto the campus as a part of the 22nd edition of the SPVM Police Officers\u2019 Bike Tour benefitting the Défi sportif Al- terGo, an annual multisport event in Montreal designed for athletes with disabilities from across Quebec.By the end of their tour, the officers will have covered more than 1,000 kilometers in six days in support of their chosen cause.\u201cThe Defi Sportif is an annual event that lasts seven days that runs from grassroots to high level,\u201d explained Maxim Gagnon, Director of the program.\u201cWe have youth coming from 125 schools across Quebec, all of whom have some form of disability.\u201d In 2018, for the 35th edition of the Défi sportif AlterGo, more than 6,000 youth participated in the event which included more than 15 sports disciplines CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 4 Following a diagnosis of Parkinson\u2019s and Lewy Body Dementia, Superior Court Judge Kevin Whitaker took off his robe and picked up a paint brush to explore his creative side while raising money for Parkinson\u2019s and LBD research.He is seen here with his wife Marie Mo- liner, beside one of his paintings that will be shown this weekend at the Gillygooly Gallery in Hatley Township.By Matthew McCully Rosa Parks.Hannah Arendt.Joan of Arc.Frida Kahlo.Emma Goldman.Just a few of the women who, based on their accomplishments, artist Kevin Whitaker believes would have merited an invitation to The Last Supper.Their portraits, along with several others, will be featured in Whitaker\u2019s upcoming art exhibition at the Gilly- gooly Gallery in Hatley Township this weekend.CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 Kevin Whitaker spices up The Last Supper This week we say goodbye to the living room sofa we\u2019ve had for the past 16 years.That sofa holds a lot of memories.And urine.Tip for young families: never, ever purchase a suede sofa.Suede is the least wipeable of all the fabrics.We had a sense of this when we purchased the thing those many years ago.That\u2019s why we opted for the post-delivery Scotch- Guard treatment that, the salesman assured us, would cause spilled liquids to bead upon its pristine surface like fresh morning dew on springtime meadows.I can confirm that the ScotchGuard guy did show up, but I feel like he applied the stuff the way one would gently mist the leaves of an oversensitive houseplant.In short, it didn\u2019t take.Spilled liquids were not, in fact, whisked away with the simple wipe of a cloth but were quickly absorbed into the very molecular structure of the sofa.We learned this quickly, within hours of the so-called treatment, in fact.In the intervening years, the cumulative food that has been spilled on and into the sofa would be sufficient to make a small stew.The other day, while looking for the remote between the cushions (always a queasy experience, like putting your hand into a potato bag you\u2019re sure contains something rotten), I found a fork.Who doesn\u2019t notice their fork has gone missing, and what does this say about my children?The point is, you would also have utensils to eat your sofa stew.In a pinch, you could suckle on a cushion and live off the nutrients for five to seven days.But then you would die, because the sofa is undoubtedly teeming with bacteria and possibly the primordial ingredients for the creation of life.It has been peed upon, it has been vomited upon.On too many occasions to recall, I have caught the dog on the sofa slurping away at its various parts and leaving behind a wet patch of saliva.And the dog herself has been wet, rolling around on the sofa in ecstasy, grinding sand and dirt into the fabric.There is fur.There is so much fur.As a result of all these years of abuse, pet care and sub-par eating skills, the beige suede of the sofa has acquired a glossy, tar-like coating, one that never entirely feels dry, a kind of Cronenberg couch.It has a sheen, and it\u2019s a Charlie sheen, not Martin.Oh, and it also smells, but at this point that probably goes without saying.I haven\u2019t even touched on its physical deterioration, the result of years of slouching, jumping, humping.Humping?God, I hope not, but there\u2019s no guarantee.From the very beginning, this couch was physically abused, starting with the time someone slashed the fabric in the back, an act of vandalism our son denies to this day and cites as an example of unfair persecution, and we are very sorry, but, let\u2019s be honest, who else could it have been?The sofa goes this week.It is obviously long overdue, particularly from a public health standpoint.And yet part of me is filled with regret, and not only because it\u2019s in my nature not to throw anything out until it is entirely unusable, and, technically, you can still sit on the sofa, albeit with hand sanitizer at the ready.I\u2019m sad because so much has happened on that sofa, and not all of it gross.The family sitting around watching movies, snuggled under blankets and passing popcorn, said popcorn finding its way between the cushions.Late nights flicking through infomercials trying to get the baby back to sleep.Stretched out reading a book with the dog warming my feet.The time we took photographs of ourselves leaping from the chair to the sofa, making it look like we were suspended in air.Falling asleep on it, with its surprising back support, though always being sure to avoid skin contact.It\u2019s no secret that our objects are imbued with sentiment, or in this case apple juice.Often we protect and cherish these precious things, keeping them from harm, polishing them, showcasing them, not squishing grapes into them.But sometimes those things become ugly because they are not just full of stains but lives.Getting rid of the sofa is another sign of those lives passing and the end of childhood, that messiest of all business.The sofa goes this week.We\u2019ll put it out by the curb.It\u2019s yours if you want it.Comes with bonus DNA.Ben by Daniel Shelton Weather TODAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 23 LOW OF 9 FRIDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH OF 28 LOW OF 11 SATURDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 28 LOW OF 14 SUNDAY: 60% CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH OF 25 LOW OF 17 MONDAY: CLOUDY, SHOWERS HIGH OF 24 LOW OF 10 Page 2 Thursday , August 23, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record The Record e-edition There for you 24-hours-a-day 7-days-a-week.Wherever you are.Access the full edition of the Sherbrooke Record as well as special editions and 30 days of archives.Renew or order a new 12- month print subscription and get a 12-month online subscription for an additional $5 or purchase the online edition only for $82.21.Record subscription rates (includes Quebec taxes) 1 year print: $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.This is why we can\u2019t have anything nice Ross Murray Thursday , August 23, 2018 Page 3 According to the union, 70 per cent of SAQ workers are part-time, and between 700 and 800 of those work between 0 and 10 hours per week at certain times of the year.LOCAL NEWS The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com SAQ workers take to the streets again By Gordon Lambie SAQ workers were on strike again on Wednesday, this time holding a midday demonstration in front of the office of Luc Fortin, Member of the National Assembly for Sherbrooke and Minister responsible for the Estrie region.The strike marked the second day of protest for the employees of the Crown corporation and was part of pressure tactics that were applied across the province.\u201cThe SAQ is attacking the foundations of the collective agreement by reducing the number of regular positions available as well as the protection that allows the most senior employees to have quality schedules,\u201d said Katia Lelièvre, President of the union representing the employees.\u201cThese measures add to the instability that is already too present in our ranks.\u201d According to the union, 70 per cent of SAQ workers are part-time, and between 700 and 800 of those work between 0 and 10 hours per week at certain times of the year.The group adds that it takes an average of 12 years to secure a permanent post.The 5,500 members of the SEMB-SAQ union voted 91 per cent in favour of six days of strike action in June, after 16 months of failed contract negotiations.Fortin was out of town the morning of the protest, announcing the new liberal candidate for the Brome-Missisquoi riding.PICTURE BY GORDON LAMBIE New GM at the CHUS Foundation Record Staff SHERBROOKE After a rigorous selection process, the Board of Directors of the CHUS Foundation has chosen Martin Clermont as its new general manager, Clermont has worked with the Metropolitan Montreal Chamber of Commerce, Desjardins, and Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton.He is recognized for his experience in business development and marketing and will have the mandate to optimize the Foundation\u2019s processes and increase its revenues.\"His roadmap is eloquent, it's results- oriented,\u201d said Sophie Warren, Chair of the Foundation's Board of Directors, adding that she believes that Clermont is the person to lead the CHUS Foundation to another level.\u201dHe has chosen to come to Sherbrooke and pursue his career with us and I am convinced that the Fondation du CHUS is in good hands for the next few years.We can be confident that, through his experience, he can face the challenge of propelling our work forward,\u201d \"I am excited to join an organization recognized for its dynamism and I intend to actively contribute to its development,\u201d Clermont said when introduced to employees on Monday.\u201cThe Foundation, with its 40-year history, is at a turning point, and I am particularly motivated to participate in its growth and the many projects and challenges ahead.\u201d The show is called The Last Supper (Guess who\u2019s coming to dinner).If you were to invite Whitaker to dinner, you would enjoy the company of three different characters: the retired Superior Court Judge, the artist, and the 61-year-old husband and father, diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).The three are inseparable.They each take their turn surfacing in conversation as Whitaker fends off a dual attack on his body and his mind.\u201cI started to notice there were things going wrong with my head, to put it bluntly,\u201d Whitaker explained.He started having difficulty remembering things.Normally a very space conscious person, Whitaker said he started to back into things with his car and having to swerve at the last minute to avoid hitting things.By 2014, he was formally diagnosed.While both Parkinson\u2019s and Lewy Body Dementia are chronic, progressive diseases that affect the nerve cells in the brain, Parkinson\u2019s is considered a movement disorder while LBD is a cognitive disorder.\u201cIt\u2019s a full attack on the body,\u201d Whitaker said, explaining the mental and physical effects of the double diagnosis.He retired from the Superior Court in 2016, and since then he and his wife Marie Moliner, have been traveling and spending their time at a family home in Hatley.Time and space are leaving Whitaker; but colour, texture, creativity.These are things on which Whitaker has a firm grasp.Whitaker has turned to art several times in his life as a means of working through stressful periods.He broke into his childrens\u2019 set of watercolours when his father fell ill and slipped into a coma.When Whitaker was appointed Chair of the Ontario Labour Relations Board, he painted a pair of eyes guarding an empty seat, seeming to ask \u2018would you dare sit in this chair?\u2019 Since his diagnosis of Parkinson\u2019s and LBD, Whitaker has taken up the brush again and discovered that he has a lot to share.The upcoming Gillygooly exhibition is only his second formal show.His first was this past April in Toronto and was called Chasing Monsters.The paintings were personal, related to the hallucinations that he faces daily, a symptom of the disease.The show sold out and the proceeds, amounting to $20,000, were donated to LBD and Parkinson\u2019s research.The new show, The Last Supper, has a very different theme.It\u2019s not morbid.It\u2019s not his last supper.Whitaker does not have a seat at the table.Whitaker\u2019s idea was to draw on the symbolism of Jesus\u2019 last supper, and develop a guest list for such a momentous occasion.\u201cMy thinking was that I wanted a set of criteria that assessed contributions in a grand way,\u201d Whitaker said, \u201cThinking about leadership, a special role-some- thing more universal.\u201d The Last Supper guest list is almost exclusively women, which also suggests a feminist perspective.Before his second exhibition has even been unveiled to the public, Whitaker is already at work on his next show, exploring notions of social justice, the things that define conflict and the relationship between youth and violence in the world.\u201cWe should all be shouldering responsibility and taking action where we see things that should be addressed,\u201d Whitaker said.\u201cYou can\u2019t be limited only dealing with things that are particular to your community,\u201d he added.The vernissage for The Last Supper (Guess who\u2019s coming to dinner) will take place Saturday, Aug.25 from 11:30 a.m.till 2 p.m.The gallery will also be open Sunday, Aug.26 between 11:30 a.m.and 3 p.m.After the weekend, visits will be available by appointment until Labour Day.Artist Kevin Whitaker CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 Page 4 Thursday , August 23, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Record Staff SHERBROOKE The Eastern Townships SPA is reminding the public that it will be closed for four days this weekend while it moves to its new location.The SPA will be closed from Friday, August 24 to Monday, August 27 inclusively.Activities will resume on Tuesday, August 28 in the new building, located at 145 Sauvé Street in Sherbrooke, near Highway 410 and Val-Estrie Ford dealership on King St.West.Hours of operation will remain the same, i.e.from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Saturday.The phone number will remain unchanged at 819-821-4727.Over the course of those four days more than a hundred animals will be moved into their new spaces with help from the help of a dozen volunteers in addition to the regular staff.All offices and administrative materials will also be moved, with the aim to be fully operational by Tuesday, August 28 at the official opening.For any emergencies that may occur during the four days of closure, citizens should contact their local police department, who will contact SPA patrollers to transmit details of the situation.The latter will then be able to intervene 24/7.This new space will offer optimal living conditions for all its residents, in addition to being more comfortable.The central objective of the project is to improve conditions of care for animals housed within the shelter, by building environments meeting the specific needs of each species.SPA closed for move over the weekend CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 The bike tour, according to Gagnon, raises funds to cover the transportation costs of these children.This year is the fifth year that the two organizations have partnered, and the fundraising goal of this year\u2019s ride is $35,000.Officers Andy Fréchette and Peter Viglione are both participating in the ride this year.\u201cThe first year I participated (in the ride) and then again the year after, I actually participated in the opening of the games,\u201d said Viglione, who is riding for the third time this year.\u201cI spent the whole day there and it was such an amazing experience to see the kids with these disabilities, the smiles and the joy it brought to them; it was priceless to see.\u201d Fréchette, meanwhile, has been participating in the police bike tour for 13 years.\u201cI first started because I had a little cousin who was in a motorcycle accident and ended up in a wheelchair,\u201d the officer said, explaining that even before the ride was affiliated with the Défi sportif, it still sought to support organizations that helped young people with special needs.\u201cTo them we are heroes, but they are the real heroes because they are fighting hard every day,\u201d he added.\u201cIt makes you look at life in a completely different way,\u201d Viglione added \u201cWe have so much, but sometimes we complain.This makes you take a step back and think.\u201d The riders set out for Thetford Mines Wednesday morning and should be leaving for Lévis today.They will make a stop in Shawinigan after that before returning to Longeuil on Saturday.More information on the Défi sportif AlterGo, including how to make a donation is available at http://evenement.de- fisportif.com/en/ or by calling 1 514 933-2739.Montreal police bike through Lennoxville GORDON LAMBIE The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, August 23, 2018 Page 5 LENNOXVILLE STREET FESTIVAL SPECIAL: renew your subscription or take a new subscription at our special rates: 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Mail, email or fax this coupon to us at 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 2E2 Tel.: 819-569-9528, Fax: 819-821-3179, Email: billing@sherbrookerecord.com New subscription _____ Renewal _____ NAME _____________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE ________________________________________________________________________________ EMAIL _____________________________________________________________________________________ PAYMENT BY: CASH _____ CHEQUE _____ VISA _____ MASTERCARD _____ AMOUNT PAID: $ _______ CREDIT CARD NUMBER: ________-________-________-________ EXPIRY: ____________________________ (There\u2019s now an app for iOS, Android, Windows, Blackberry) The long-awaited learning commons opens its doors By Gordon Lambie Although there are still half-filled boxes in corners and a sign out front reminding visitors to be careful and respectful of the construction workers, the new Bishop\u2019s University Learning Commons is now open to the public after its massive, year-long renovation.The space opened its doors to the public for the first time in over a year on Monday.\u201cWe decided to open to accommodate the Champlain students,\u201d said Gary Mc- Cormick, one of the University\u2019s interim librarians, explaining that the trade-off to the early start is the not-quite complete state of things.The new facility officially launches on September 4 with the start of the Bishop\u2019s school year, but in terms of its general functionality, the librarian said that everything is either up and running or will be soon.\u201cIt is wonderful,\u201c said Nancy Beattie, Campus Director of Champlain College.\u201cI have to give full credit to the folks over in the learning commons because they really pushed last week to make sure that the doors would be open.For students who only ever knew the schools\u2019 temporary library, which was set up last year in a series of interconnected trailers next to the sports complex, the newly renovated facility must seem like stepping into a whole new world.Even for a few veterans of the older library who were wandering the stacks on Monday morning, it was hard to believe that the Library and the Learning Commons are, in fact, the same building.McCormick explained how the space in the new library has been totally re- imagined, with a greater emphasis on meeting and work space.In order to do this without changing the dimensions of the building, the amount of books on display had to be reduced, but off-site storage means that there is still a significant collection to draw from, Asked about how the library team prioritized what books to display, the Librarian said that they looked to the resources that were the most appealing, most recent, and most relevant.\u201cWe didn\u2019t shelve anything that has- n\u2019t been taken out in 30 years,\u201d Mc- Cormick said, adding that the reorganization of the library provided a good opportunity to check the collection for texs that nare now out of date or incorrect.Within that idea of a \u201clearning commons\u201d the librarian pointed out that the work done was not just a renovation of a library but also a bringing together of a variety of resources including the peer tutoring team, the school\u2019s writing centre, and the IT department.\u201cWe have access to more and better technology,\u201d McCormick said.\u201cIt\u2019s helpful to the students and it\u2019s helpful to us.\u201d Although certainly not the priority of the changes, the librarian also said that as far as he is concerned, the building is lovely to look at and spend time in.\u201cIt\u2019s very photogenic,\u201d he said, pointing to the large amounts of natural light and integrated wood paneling that have been built into the new design.The official inauguration of the new learning commons is scheduled for 11 a.m.on Tuesday, September 4, but in the mean time anyone interested can walk in the door and have a look around. The Canadian Press Anascent federal agency designed to find new ways to finance construction of transit systems is making its first investment in a multibil- lion-dollar electric rail system in Montreal.The Canada Infrastructure Bank says it will provide a $1.28-billion loan to help build the system, best known by its French acronym REM.The loan includes an interest rate of one per cent, rising to three per cent over the 15-year term of the loan.The $6.3-billion electric rail system, largely managed and funded by Quebec's pension scheme, was high on the federal government's wish list for the infrastructure agency when it launched late last year.The loan will replace previously pledged federal cash for the project, which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said could be freed up for other provincial projects.The province is on the brink of a provincial election campaign, with voters going to the polls Oct.1.Alot has been written about the difficulties faced by boomers, seniors and other assorted old people in adjusting to a world of new technology where manipulating a key board, sending a tweet and watching events happen live on a smart phone have become a daily part of living the good life.Oddly enough, there hasn\u2019t been much said about what we\u2019re leaving behind and how much generations X, Y and Z have lost on this journey to the brave new world.Thus I found myself fascinated by a recent news item.Apparently, two young would-be car jackers found themselves in a spot of trouble recently when they grabbed the car keys from a woman in a parking lot as she was about to do her shopping.The miscreants leapt into the car turned the switch and sat there.The woman meanwhile raised the alarm, yelling for help expecting her vehicle to disappear over the horizon.Not to be.The two just sat there for a couple of minutes and then jumped out and ran away.They were later apprehended by the police as they fled on foot.It turns out the novice thieves had picked the wrong car.Instead of just sliding it into drive and making their escape the found themselves seated in an increasingly rare standard shift vehicle.You can almost hear the conversation.\u201cHow do you put it in drive?\u201d\u201cI don\u2019t know.It\u2019s got three peddles.There\u2019s the gas peddle.That\u2019s got to be the brake.What\u2019s the other peddle for?\u201d It was a perfect example of the past catching up to the present.Nor is it the only example of how technology sometimes causes unforeseen difficulties for the next generation as it navigates the overlap between what is and what was.Another story related to me by my sister concerns a nephew who is, as are most young people born with an iPad in their cradle, completely at home with new technology.At a young age he was visiting friends and had to call for a ride to his hockey practice.Unfortunately, the friends, obviously fighting a rearguard action against progress, still possessed a dial phone.Faced with this he was stumped.His mother recounts how, after a moment or two studying the strange device, he very slowly put his finger into the holes and carefully punched the numbers.The same sort of thing holds true for many devices that were once necessities and have now found themselves on the junk heap of history.How many young people could actually change a flat tire?Never mind that, how many old people could still change a flat tire?In my case, I\u2019m not sure I could even get the spare off the back of my car and I definitely have no idea where the jack is even if I wanted to do the job.Actually, with the advent of tubeless tires and the improvement in tire quality, I can\u2019t remember the last time I even had a flat tire.Besides, it\u2019s so much easier to phone CAA.Don\u2019t get me wrong, I am not pining for the past particularly for things such as the television aerial.Moving from the old rabbit ears that sat on the top of the TV to an aerial attached to the roof of the house was a major step into the future and when that aerial became rotat- able we were in heaven.With a touch of the button you could home in on all seven channels.Gone were the horizontal and vertical hold buttons on the set since the image on the screen no longer flipped up and down or side to side.Progress was sweet.In my short life I have gone from an ice box to a side by side refrigerator and two freezers.We\u2019ve progressed from a galvanized washing tub to a washer- dryer set that has a control panel designed by NASA and the barbecue I use all summer bears no resemblance to the tin box that my father filled with charcoal for our burgers and hot dogs.At the same time, like those would-be car thieves, we\u2019ve lost a whole set of skills along the way.Heaven help us if the power grid ever does truly crash.EDITORIAL Page 6 Thursday , August 23, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Another story related to me by my sister concerns a nephew who is, as are most young people born with an iPad 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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 Infrastructure agency hands $1.28 billion loan to Montreal rail project Thursday , August 23 , 2018 Page 7 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Needless to say, it was a busy week for our campers and camp animators.The Border Report Phelps\u2019 S.T.E.A.M.Summer Camp By Jayme Marrotte Last week, Phelps Helps\u2019 held their annual week-long day camp with 21 campers and 6 camp animators from the Stanstead area taking part.The theme of our camp and inspiration for each activity was S.T.E.A.M.(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).Engineering was a particularly exciting topic for the campers.They built bridges out of spaghetti and created devices that protected eggs being dropped from 10 feet high.The art of music was showcased through a series of activities: campers learnt about sound waves, created their own musical instruments, and a special guest gave a rhythm workshop.The campers also had the chance to explore our community with a variety of excursions; they went swimming at the Lac Frontière Campground, descended into the famous Capleton Mine, and hiked Mount Pinnacle, to name a few.The camp, while aiming to instill an interest in the sciences, also had a few other goals up it\u2019s sleeve.The importance of a healthy lifestyle was encouraged through physical activity and healthy food choices.Each day, campers were responsible for making their own snacks and lunches, providing an opportunity to learn about healthy food preparation.Furthermore, the structured environment - incorporating a daily routine and guided activities - aimed to prepare students for the return to school over the coming weeks.We even had a few goals in mind with our camp animators.Their roles provided an opportunity to build leadership skills and valuable employment experience.They acted as instructors, friends and mentors to our campers throughout the week.Needless to say, it was a busy week for our campers and camp animators.We wish you all a wonderful return to school and will be excited to see you at our sessions beginning September 11th.Phelps was founded in 2012 and has grown organically from a single high school tutoring program to nine unique programs, providing Stanstead area youth with free educational and career support from Grade 3 to the end of high school and further.For more information or to volunteer, please email us at info@phelpshelps.ca, visit our website www.phelpshelps.ca or call our offices at 819-704-0799.Submitted by Vincent Illuzzi STOWE \u2013 \u2013 Four high school students from Vermont, New Hampshire and Quebec served as student volunteers during the recent New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Conference, which was held at the Stowe Mountain Lodge on August 12 and 13.The Province of Quebec sent the largest delegation and they were pleasantly surprised to be greeted by French speaking students who attend a high school in Quebec, Stanstead College in Stanstead.From left, Vincent Illuzzi III of Derby, Tyler Vosinek of Monroe, N.H., Quebec Premier Phillipe Couillard, Ian Bisson- nette of Derby and Will Huckins of Knowlton, Quebec.New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Conference Frontier Animal Society Featured Pet: Finn Finn is a fabulous cat.He is engaged, he is smart and he is very outgoing and friendly.He loves attention and loves people almost as much as he loves his treats.Finn, who was found as a stray, tried his best to befriend a couple of neighbourhood cats but they sensed his vulnerability and would chase him away.Clearly in need of some TLC, we were contacted about taking him in.Following a standard blood test, we discovered that Finn is FIV positive.While we know testing positive for Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) will be a deterrent for some adopters, we successfully placed Bronx (who was also FIV positive and featured in this column last April) who is currently in foster pending a move to his permanent adoptive home.Cats with FIV have the same potential to live a full and happy life and they definitely deserve the chance to live out their lives in a loving home.FIV is a very manageable disease which is NOT contagious to humans and NOT contagious to other species of animals.FIV is spread from cat to cat primarily through bite wounds so cats with FIV CAN live healthily and harmoniously in a house with non-infected cats if they are all on friendly terms.Sharing food and water bowls, litter pans, and even grooming each other will NOT spread the virus.Because we are a shelter with an ever changing dynamic of cat personalities, we have no choice but to keep Finn separate from the colony.For his part, Finn seems curious and calm with other cats.Unfortunately, we have a few in our colony who can be a little surly and we can't take the chance that any of these cats would behave aggressively towards Finn.Being isolated in our quarantine room, Finn is i living a very lonely existence and he is so in need of attention.We do give him free run of the large reception area when all the dogs are secured in their outdoor pens but usually this occurs when nobody is around to play or spend time with him.We do our best to ensure he gets some one-on-one attention each day but what he really needs is a family of his own.Finn is such an amazing cat.He is big and beautiful and it's really hard not to fall for this guy! To inquire about adoption, please send an email to frontieranimalsoci- ety@gmail.com or call the shelter at 819.876.7785.We also hold a cat adoption open house every Saturday from 10 a.m to noon at 2405 Griffin in Ogden and Finn will be more than happy to greet you and show you where we keep the cat treats.Please consider sharing his story by visiting our facebook page at www.facebook.com/frontieranimalsociety Page 8 Thursday, august 23, 2018 Come encourage merchants and artisans from Lennoxville and the surrounding area.Many booths to check out and several surprises on tap! Lennoxville Street Festival - Satu 2 live music st public market www.voyageslennoxville.com 1285 Bowen St.South Sherbrooke (QC) J1G 2H2 François Jutras Operations Coordinator - Owner francois@voyageslennoxville.com Tel.: 819 346-7500 819 791-7507 Fax: 819 791-7505 Titulaire d\u2019un permis du Québec 703085 et Intermédiaire en transport 215 Queen, Sherbrooke Tel: 819-829-0111 Cell: 819-452-1101 swmpeinture@outlook.com Acrylique, Uréthane, époxy, fast dry SCOTT W.MACKEY www.proparinc.com 65, rue Winder Tel.: 819 566-8211 C.P.148 Succ.Lennoxville Sherbrooke (Québec) Fax: 819 821-2513 CANADA J1M 1Z4 Bureau d\u2019assurance voyage inc.Insuring travelling Canadians since 1991 One of Canada\u2019s largest travel insurance brokers.Telephone 1-844-500-2947 151 Queen St., Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1J8 Email: info@BureaudAssuranceVoyage.com www.BureaudAssuranceVoyage.com Tim Goddard BA Economics Financial Advisor Global Maxfin Investments Inc.151 Queen Street Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1J8 Tel.819-569-5666 Fax 819-569-6709 tgoddard@advicefirst.ca www.globalfinancial.ca 9, SPEID, SHERBROOKE \u2022 819.564.0409 WWW.UPLANDS.CA Heritage .Art .Exhibits .Tea .Walking Tour .Garden .Concerts .More We thank the community for their support.100-257 QUEEN SHERBROOKE, QC J1M 1K7 819 822-3314 www.townshippersfoundation.ca HAPPY STREET FESTIVAL 2018! 2600 College Sherbrooke, Québec Canada J1M 1Z7 www.gaiters.ca Borough of Lennoxville 150 Queen St.819-569-9388 Enjoy the Street Festival! Bert Collins Councillor Fairview District Claude Charron President Jennifer Garfat Councillor Uplands District Enjo you day Thursday, August 23, 2018 Page 9 Queen Street, between College and Academy streets, will be closed to traf?c and open to pedestrians only.urday, August 25, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.9th Edition ages, local artisans and businesses, t, animation and much, much more! Full program: streetfestival.ca oy ur y! Page 10 Thursday , August 23, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Local Sports \"Having Coach Pomykala on board is in line with our vision to become an elite program,\" said Norman.Pomykala joins women\u2019s basketball coaching staff Submitted by Marty Rourke, Bishop's Sports Information \u201cI'm back baby!\" Eddie Pomykala gleamed on Tuesday morning at the Bishop's Gaiters women's basketball team's first official practice in Mitchell Gym.Pomykala is indeed back on the hardwood where he patrolled the sideline from 1984-2008 as bench boss of the Gaiters' men's team.He returns this year as a consultant coach to help support Bishop's women's basketball bench boss Craig Norman.The addition of Pomykala means the 2018 Bishop's Gaiters will have two Stuart W.Aberdeen Memorial Trophy winners on staff.The award is given annually to the top men's basketball coach in U SPORTS.Pomykala won in the Gaiters' national championship season of 1998 while Norman claimed the prize in 2004 while at the helm of the RMC Paladins.The two have a relationship dating back to when Norman was in his teenage years playing for team Quebec.They also have coached against each other over the years, but this will be the first time they are wearing the same colours.\"I've coached against Craig when he was at RMC and McGill and he was one of the toughest coaches to prepare against,\" said Pomykala who has spent the last 10 years working in the Bishop's University Recruitment Department.\"Everyone likes to be recruited and when Craig asked me to think about joining the staff, I did just that.I helped out a bit last year and truly enjoyed it a lot; this was the next logical step.\" \"Having Coach Pomykala on board is in line with our vision to become an elite program,\" said Norman.\"Eddie is undoubtedly one of the top coaches in Canadian basketball history.He solidifies our coaching staff and all staff and players will benefit greatly from his presence.Furthermore, Eddie has been part of my life for decades and has positively impacted my basketball career \u2013 I finally get to work with him and pick his brain on a daily basis.This makes us better immediately.\" The pair went onto say that Pomykala will not sit on the bench during games but he will be present.\"I want to help provide a positive basketball experience for the players and coaches on the women's basketball team,\" Pomykala added.\"I really had a lot of fun back in the gym and am looking forward to it each day.Both Craig and I have already told the team that to make this work, every practice must be great.\" The Gaiters women's basketball team will open their non-conference season at the Ottawa Tournament on Sept.29-30.In the meantime, with a pair of legendary coaches preparing them, they will try to win each drill and make sure they have great practices.Stay up-to-date with everything Bishop's Gaiters at www.gaiters.ca or by following @BishopsGaiters and #Gaiter- Nation on social media.Eddie Pomykala won the W.Aberdeen Memorial Trophy in the Gaiters' national championship season of 1998 while Norman claimed the prize in 2004 while at the helm of the RMC Paladins.Montreal Alouettes quarterback Johnny Manziel remains sidelined The Canadian Press Johnny Manziel missed another practice on Wednesday, meaning he's all but certain to miss his second game in a row with the Montreal Alouettes on Friday.The former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback was placed in concussion protocol last week after suffering an injury on Aug.11 in Ottawa.He has not been on the field for either of the Alouettes' two practices this week.Last-place Montreal (1-8) has a walk- through Thursday before a home game against the Toronto Argonauts on Friday.Antonio Pipkin took first-team reps on Wednesday and is expected to start Friday.Alouettes coach Mike Sherman expressed hope that Manziel could return to the field on Thursday.``He's doing better every day,'' Sherman told reporters.``I texted him last night (and) he said he felt great.Every day, there's an improvement.Hopefully tomorrow there's significant improvement and we go from there.'' Sherman insisted he wasn't hiding any information.``I know you guys think I'm being Be- lichickian on this thing, but I'm just telling you what I know,'' he said.``They tell me he's out.I'm not a doctor, tell me when he's coming back.'' Jays open 2019 season vs.Detroit, will face Yanks in Rogers Centre anniversary The Canadian Press The Toronto Blue Jays will open the 2019 season on March 28 against visiting Detroit.The Jays will also mark 30 years at Rogers Centre when they host the New York Yankees on June 5, the anniversary of the first game at the ballpark then known as SkyDome.The season starts March 20-21 in Tokyo with a series between the Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners.The domestic Opening Day is scheduled for March 28, the earliest in MLB history excluding special season openers abroad.The Jay host the Orioles in a three- game series after the opening four-game set with Detroit.Then it's an 16-game stretch with a home series against Tampa sandwiched between road games in Cleveland, Boston, Minnesota and Oakland.The April 9 game against the Red Sox is the Boston home opener.The season features 20 interleague games for the Jays with home series against San Francisco (April 23-24), San Diego (May 24-26), Arizona (June 7-9) and Atlanta (Aug.27-28).Toronto hosts the Twins, White Sox, Red Sox and Padres in May, closing out the May long weekend with a game May 20 against Boston.The Jays host the Chicago White Sox on Mother's Day (May 12) and the Kansas City Royals on Canada Day (July 1).Toronto wraps up the regular season with a six-game homestand against the Baltimore Orioles (Sept.23-25) and Tampa Bay Rays (Sept.27-29). The Record production@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday , August 23, 2018 Page 11 ASK THE DOCTORS By Robert Ashley, M.D.Dear Doctor: Everyone I know has leg cramps at night.Other than the multitude of \u201chome remedies\u201d and stretching (which is the advice my doctor gave that make mine worse), what can I do?They interfere with my sleep.Dear Reader: Nighttime leg cramps are very common, especially as we grow older.National surveys found the prevalence of nighttime leg cramps to be 40 percent in people 50 and older.The cramps normally occur in the calf and/or the back of the thigh or in the foot.Although leg cramps usually have no known cause, sometimes they\u2019re related to electrolyte abnormalities, pregnancy, diabetes, hypothyroidism, alcoholism and medications.Also, structural abnormalities of the foot, genetic muscular disorders, prolonged sitting and walking, or standing for prolonged periods on hard surfaces can lead to leg cramps.Your doctor has likely already evaluated whether your leg cramps are related to medication, electrolyte abnormality or neurologic abnormality, so let\u2019s move to actions you can take.Stretching the calf can ease leg cramps when they occur and, although you said that stretching didn\u2019t help you, daily stretching and compression massage of the calf with a foam roller can indeed help prevent the cramps from occurring.The key is to make the stretching a regular routine.A 2012 study of 80 people with leg cramps showed a decrease in the severity and frequency of cramps when participants performed daily calf and hamstring stretching immediately before bedtime.You also might want to try riding a stationary bike at night, ensuring that your shoes are well-fitting and have good arch support, avoiding dehydration and reducing your intake of alcohol and caffeine.None of these have been well-studied for their effects on muscle cramps, but they could ease symptoms.As for supplemental vitamins and minerals, a 1998 study showed some benefit from high doses of B complex vitamins in 14 patients with leg cramps when compared with placebo, but high-dose B vitamins can pose the risk of side effects (nerve dysfunction and nerve pain) when taken over the long term.For that reason, I don\u2019t recommend them.People with lower iron levels may find benefit from iron supplements, but they should consult with their doctor before taking additional iron.Magnesium is reputed to help leg cramps, but studies haven\u2019t found this to be the case.Muscle relaxants such as methocarbamol and carisoprodol can ease nighttime muscle cramps but, because they cause drowsiness, should be used with caution in the elderly.The anti-seizure medication gabapentin can also provide relief from nighttime leg cramps, but it too may cause excessive drowsiness.When I began my practice, physicians normally recommended quinine for leg cramps, which provided significant relief \u2014 as verified by studies.Doctors, including myself, stopped recommending quinine, however, due to its adverse effects on the bone marrow, which led to low platelet counts, anemia and a severe lowering of the white blood cell count.But tonic water contains a small dose of quinine, so I now recommend a small glass \u2014 less than 6 ounces of tonic water \u2014 before bedtime.This has helped many of my patients.I hope one of these recommendations eases your nighttime leg cramps.You can\u2019t overstate the importance of a good night\u2019s sleep.Robert Ashley, M.D., is an internist and assistant professor of medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles.Stretching before bedtime can help prevent nighttime leg cramps In Memoriam Death In Memoriam THOMPSON, Douglas Gordon May 6, 1928 - August 23, 2006 To My Darling Husband, Sometimes I just sit quietly Ref lecting for a while Imagining your voice, your face Your warm and loving smile.For it\u2019s so lovely to recall The happy times we had When you played such a special role As both Husband and Dad.And at this very special time I only wish you knew That I\u2019d give all the world today For one more hour with you.But I still have my memories And since we\u2019ve been apart It comforts me so much to know That you\u2019re right here in my heart.I will always love you, FERN To Our Dear Dad and Papa, He never looked for praises He was never one to boast He just went on quietly working For the ones he loved the most.His dreams were seldom spoken His wants were very few And most of the time his worries Went unspoken too.He was there \u2026 A firm foundation Through all our storms of life A sturdy hand to hold on to In times of stress and strife.A true friend we could turn to When times were good or bad One of our greatest blessings The man that we called DAD.Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by GINNY, CAROL, LYNDA & STEPHEN AND YOUR GRANDCHILDREN McMILLAN - In loving memory of a dear father, Alexander Joseph, who left us August 23, 1982.Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure.Sadly missed, always remembered by daughter ROSALIE SAYERS \u2013 In loving memory of my husband, Charlie, who passed away on August 23, 1982.God called your name so gently Only you could hear, No one heard the footsteps Of the angel drawing near.Softly from the shadows There came a gentle call, You closed your eyes and went to sleep And quietly left us all.Still sadly missed and loved by SHIRLEY (wife) THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 Today is the 235th day of 2018 and the 64th day of summer.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1305, Scottish leader William Wallace was executed in London.In 1939, Germany\u2019s Adolf Hitler and the Soviet Union\u2019s Joseph Stalin signed a nonaggression pact.In 1942, the Battle of Stalingrad began as Nazi and Soviet troops fought for control of the city.In 1966, the Lunar Orbiter 1 spacecraft transmitted the first photo of Earth from orbit around the moon.In 1999, the first cases of West Nile virus in the Western Hemisphere were reported in New York City.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: William Ernest Henley (1849-1903), poet; Edgar Lee Masters (1868-1950), author; Ernie Bush- miller (1905-1982), cartoonist; Gene Kelly (1912-1996), actor/dancer; Vera Miles (1929- ), actress; Barbara Eden (1931- ), actress; Shelley Long (1949- ), actress; Rick Springfield (1949- ), singer/musician; Jay Mohr (1970- ), actor/comedian; River Phoenix (1970-1993), actor; Ray Park (1974- ), actor/stuntman; Kobe Bryant (1978- ), basketball player; Jeremy Lin (1988- ), basketball player.TODAY\u2019S FACT: In 1973, an attempted bank robbery led to a hostage situation in Stockholm, Sweden.The behavior of the victims gave rise to the term ìStockholm syndromeî to describe the condition in which hostages develop sympathetic feelings toward their captors.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1969, Taiwan won its first Little League World Series.The nation went on to win nine more titles in the next 12 years.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cThe tongue may be an unruly member \u2014 / But silence poisons the soul.\u201d \u2014 Edgar Lee Masters, \u201cDorcas Gustine\u201d TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 22 \u2014 listings with the surname Hitler in the New York City phone book prior to World War II.None were listed there when the war ended.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between first quarter moon (Aug.18) and full moon (Aug.26).Datebook Lyle MOSHER Passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the age of 90.Beloved husband for 67 years to Helena Mosher.Loving father of Keith (Lori) Mosher and Wendy (Bruce) Gibson.  Cherished grandfather of Jeff Gibson, Jennifer (Brandon) Saikaley, Alex Mosher and Lydia Mosher and great-grandfather of Ariel Saikaley and Jagger Mosher.Lyle will be sadly missed by extended family and many good friends.Private family services will be held.Contributions in Lyle\u2019s name may be made to the Ottawa Heart Institute or the Canadian Cancer Society.BLAIR & SON FUNERAL HOME 112 Beckwith St.N., Smiths Falls ON www.blairandson.com Canadian Red Cross Quebec Division Become a Volunteer: 1-877-356-3226 Make a donation: 1-800-418-1111 Page 12 Thursday , August 23, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record 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 Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre art gallery is exhibiting recent work of painter Sara Peck Colby.Sara Peck Colby has been painting landscapes of Quebec for over forty years.She is drawn to the patterns of nature, rhythms and repeats, shadows, branches, distant fields and forests defining informal glimpses of a peaceful life.Uplands, 9 Speid Street, Borough of Lennoxville is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.The exhibit will run until September 2, 2018.LENNOXVILLE The annual Summer Market of The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW), Sherbrooke and District, will be held in the Scott Hall of the Lennoxville United Church, 6 Church St., Friday, August 24 from 9 a.m.to 6 p.m.and Saturday, August 25 from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.There will be a giant book sale, a Penny Sale and a Silent Auction; items will range from books, CDs, gift certificates, baked goods, jams and more.This is CFUW\u2019s main annual fundraiser.All money raised supports scholarships and bursaries for local students as well as our annual Public speaking contest.WATERVILLE Annual general assembly of the Comp- ton-Stanstead Federal Liberal Riding Association on August 26 at 11 a.m.followed by a free BBQ and corn roast with M.P.Marie-Claude Bibeau from noon to 2 p.m. at the Waterville Golf Club.All are welcome! Information: 1-873-200-9376.RICHMOND Visit the Richmond County Historical Society archives and museum at 1161 Route 243, Melbourne Township on Sunday, August 26 from 2 p.m.to 5 p.m.The theme this year is heritage music and you will discover some fascinating old- time musical instruments and displays.There will be a Garden party with a gin garden and free non-alcohol beverages.This is a family event with music, games, and community spirit. A special \u201cmaking history\u201d event at 3 p.m.will be a group community photo taken on the lawn of the museum.Everyone is invited to bring friends and family (and chairs) so that this archival event represents who is making history today!  BISHOPTON Bishopton United Church service 10:30 a.m.on Sunday, August 26 with Rev.Spires.Important meeting following service to discuss the future of the church.Members urged to attend.LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville and District Community Aid is inviting seniors and their families to a presentation on ticks by Dr.Jade Savage, Professor of Biological Sciences at Bishop\u2019s University.  Dr.Savage will discuss the changing distribution of tick species, how some tick species can have an influence on human health, and new methods to monitor the presence of ticks in Canada.  The presentation will take place on August 30 from 2 p.m.to 3:15 p.m.at St.Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Church, 256 Queen St., Lennoxville. Free admission.  For more information, please call Community Aid at 819-821- 4779.LENNOXVILLE St.George\u2019s Parish Guild and Evening ACW invite one and all to visit the Lennoxville Quilters\u2019 annual Quilt Show taking place in St George\u2019s Church Hall.Friday, September 7, 10 a.m.to 5 p.m., and Saturday, September 8, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.Enjoy muffins, cookies, tea, coffee and juice.Lots of door prizes.Admission charged.Hope to see you all there! MAGOG Benefit Car Wash on Saturday, August 25 from 10:30 a.m.to 4 p.m.at St.Paul\u2019s United Church, 211 rue des Pins, Magog.Hot dogs, chips and juice will be on sale.Raising funds to help our neighbours in need.CANTON DE HATLEY The Last Supper by Kevin Whitaker.Opening/Vernissage Saturday, August 25, 11:30 a.m.to 2 p.m., at the Gillygooly Gallery, 96 Hatley Centre Road, Canton de Hatley.Proceeds will be donated to Parkinson\u2019s Research.On Show August 26, 11:30 a.m.to 3 p.m.Visits available by appointment up until Labour Day.Contact Marie Moliner 657-960-6819 or mariemoliner88@gmail.com BALDWIN\u2019S MILLS Decadent Desserts and Photography Exhibit, Saturday, September 1, 2 p.m.to 4 p.m., at the Baldwin\u2019s Mills United Church.Come taste our gloriously sinful desserts \u2013 including our gluten-free options - and enjoy the photography of Hol- ger Richter.All proceeds for charity.TOWNSHIPS\u2019 CRIER THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 Dear Annie: I\u2019m worried that my boyfriend is abusing his prescription drugs.He goes for days without taking them and then takes several times the recommended doses all at once.He says he likes the intense rush he feels when he takes them this way.(They\u2019re stimulants.) I\u2019ve expressed concern repeatedly.Every few months, things get really bad, and he vows to cut back.But after a couple of weeks, it\u2019s back to the same scary routine.It makes me so sad to see him treating his body and mind this way.The past six months has been exhausting for me, and I\u2019m about ready to give up.Is there anything I can do to help him stop, or is he a lost cause?I\u2019ve been thinking about issuing an ultimatum: It\u2019s me or the drugs.\u2014 Very Worried in Virginia Dear Very Worried: Your boyfriend is definitely abusing his prescription drugs.He is deliberately taking them in a way that is inconsistent with the way his doctor prescribed them to achieve a high.That is textbook abuse.He needs to seek help for his problem.You can encourage him to do so, but you can\u2019t make him.Nothing you do can control his addiction, not even an ultimatum \u2014 though you can certainly still give him one, for your own sake.It should be said more as a statement of fact than as a threat: \u201cI can\u2019t be with you if you continue to abuse drugs.\u201d Only say this if you really mean it; otherwise, you\u2019d end up undermining yourself.Remember that you can\u2019t live your life around another person\u2019s addiction \u2014 though I know that\u2019s easier said than done.You might find some strength and comfort through Nar-Anon, a 12-step program for the family and friends of addicts.Find a meeting in your area at https://www.nar-anon.org.Dear Annie: I am writing to remind those who have good hearing to show some sensitivity to those of us who do not.I wear hearing aids and try to be courteous if I don\u2019t hear something that is said to me by politely asking for it to be repeated.Quite often, the response is, \u201cAren\u2019t you wearing your hearing aids?\u201d And it is spoken irritably (particularly by my husband).This comment is hurtful and usually results in my withdrawing from the conversation.Yes, I am wearing my hearing aids.I have them serviced regularly, and they are the best ones I can afford.So please, think about how your words affect others.Hearing loss is difficult enough.Please don\u2019t make it worse for us by being rude.\u2014 Sad Senior, Age 70 Dear Sad Senior: Sometimes our patience is shortest with those whom we\u2019ve known the longest.That doesn\u2019t make it OK for your husband to snap at you, however.Let him know how it makes you feel when he immediately asks whether you\u2019re wearing your hearing aids anytime you ask him to repeat something.Let\u2019s hope he\u2019ll make an effort to be more patient and compassionate \u2014 something we could all stand to do.Thank you for writing.\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.Boyfriend\u2019s problematic prescription drug use Dear Annie Grace Village residents were delighted to welcome friends and family from the Manoir St.Francis to a High Tea on August 15.It was a wonderful afternoon of sharing tea and treats where a total of fifty residents from both locations filled the Grand Hall with friendly chatter, laughter, smiles and reminiscence.Many of the Grace Village residents spent wonderful years living at the Manoir and were happy to welcome their friends and show them around their new home, especially the blooming garden courtyards.It also presented many people with the chance to reconnect with old friends and visit with people they had not seen in years.Organizers from both locations were inspired by the event and believe that it was a great way to nurture the wonderful sense of community that is so unique to the Eastern Townships area.General feedback from all involved was highly positive and everyone is looking forward to more opportunities in the future! High Tea held at Grace Village ALLEY OOP ARLO & JANIS THE BORN LOSER FRANK AND ERNEST GRIZWELLS THATABABY 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 Thursday , August 23, 2018 Page 13 The Record production@sherbrookerecord.com Page 14 Thursday , August 23, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Your Birthday THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 You\u2019ve got the discipline, stamina and wherewithal to bring about positive change.Your ability to see what will and won\u2019t work should help you move forward without hesitation.Trust your instincts and set your expectations and goals high.It\u2019s time to believe in yourself and live the dream.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 Participate in life.Embrace new beginnings and learn from experiences you share with people you find stimulating.You\u2019ll inspire others with your tenacity and vision.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 Don\u2019t limit what you can do just because someone puts demands on you or because you fear failure.If you don\u2019t succeed, pick yourself up and try again.Practice makes perfect.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 Remain focused, precise and sensible.Keeping your head down and pushing forward with your plans will bring the results you are looking for.Don\u2019t allow anyone to intervene.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 Refuse to let someone dictate what you can do.Trust in your own assessment of whatever situation you face, and speak on your own behalf.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Look for a unique way to use your skills to get ahead.Opportunity knocks, but it\u2019s up to you to consider what\u2019s available and the adjustments you are willing to make.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 Share your feelings regarding how someone is treating you.Face the elephant in the room and don\u2019t back down or give in.Unless progress is made, you are best off walking away.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 Know ahead of time what you are doing and don\u2019t deviate from your plans just because someone else makes a last-minute change or tries to emotionally manipulate you.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 Get involved in activities that will improve your health, appearance and emotional outlook.Socialize, network or make plans with someone you love.Interaction will be exhilarating.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Size up your current situation and make choices that will ease stress and lower your emotional angst.Sometimes it\u2019s best to give a little to get a little.Stubbornness won\u2019t solve anything.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 Look for a physical outlet that will stimulate and challenge you.Test your agility, stamina and ability to think and do whatever it takes to reach your goal.Romance is in the stars.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 You can make a difference if you take part in a protest or movement.Stand up for your rights, but don\u2019t step into a perilous situation.Peace will be relevant.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 Listen carefully.Someone will color a situation to fit his or her needs.Don\u2019t feel you must be a follower.Set boundaries and do only what you feel comfortable doing.THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 Which black suit do you play first?By Phillip Alder Michael Friedman, a philosopher of science, said, \u201cThe scientific name for an animal that doesn\u2019t either run from or fight its enemies is lunch.\u201d The scientific name for a bridge player who attacks the wrong suit first is loser (usually).Don\u2019t join that endangered list in today\u2019s deal.South is in three no-trump, and West leads the heart queen.What should declarer do at trick one?And when on lead, which black suit should he play on first?South starts with five top tricks: two hearts, two diamonds and one club.If the club finesse is working, that will provide the necessary extra winners.But if it is losing, declarer will also need a spade trick.But let\u2019s begin with trick one.If South lets West\u2019s queen hold the trick, West will probably lead another heart; but if he is a genius, he will shift to a diamond, which kills the contract here.Then, after taking the first trick, South perhaps will have a natural reflex to run the club jack.Here, though, East would take the trick and return a heart.Then, when South plays a spade, West would win with his ace and cash two heart winners to defeat the contract.The defenders would take three hearts, one club and one spade.The danger hand is West, the defender with the long hearts.His (potential) entry should be driven out first.Declarer must play a spade at trick two.If allowed to win the trick, he could continue spades, or cross to hand with a diamond and take the club finesse, when he must take at least one spade, two hearts, two diamonds and four clubs. 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Want your ad to stand out?For .50 a word - bold it.By America\u2019S Test Kitchen A frittata is a hearty brunch option but is often loaded with potatoes, cheese, and sausage or bacon.For a more nutritious version, we nixed the meat and swapped out potatoes for broccoli.To make a substantial, veggie-packed frittata, we used a dozen eggs and a full 4 cups of broccoli, chopping the florets small so they would be surrounded by the eggs, ensuring a cohesive whole.Adding healthful turmeric and black pepper gave the filling a bold, slightly spicy flavour.But we weren\u2019t ready to omit cheese entirely.We opted for Parmesan, since a little bit goes a long way in terms of cheesy flavour; just 1/4 cup was all we needed.To ensure our frittata cooked fully and evenly, we started it on the stove- top, stirring until a spatula left a trail in the curds, and then transferred it to the oven to gently finish.Adding milk and salt to the eggs ensured they stayed tender and fluffy, as the liquid makes it harder for the proteins to coagulate and turn rubbery, while the salt weakens their interactions and produces a softer curd.This frittata can be served warm or at room temperature.When paired with a salad, it can serve as a meal.FRITTATA WITH BROCCOLI AND TUMERIC Servings: 6 Start to finish: 45 minutes 12 large organic eggs 1/3 cup organic 1 per cent low-fat milk or water 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons cold-pressed extra- virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon Salt and pepper 12 ounces broccoli florets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (4 cups) 1 shallot, minced 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 3 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1/2 teaspoon juice Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 F.Whisk eggs, milk, Parmesan, 1 tablespoon oil, tarragon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in bowl until well combined.Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.Add broccoli, shallot, turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until broccoli is crisp-tender and spotty brown, 7 to 9 minutes.Stir in water and lemon zest and juice and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until broccoli is just tender and no water remains in skillet, about 1 minute longer.Add egg mixture and cook, using rubber spatula to stir and scrape bottom of skillet until large curds form and spatula leaves trail through eggs but eggs are still very wet, about 30 seconds.Smooth curds into even layer and cook, without stirring, for 30 seconds.Transfer skillet to oven and bake until frittata is slightly puffy and surface bounces back when lightly pressed, 5 to 8 minutes.Using rubber spatula, loosen frittata from skillet and transfer to cutting board.Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.Nutrition information per serving: 221 calories; 134 calories from fat; 15 g fat (4 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 434 mg cholesterol; 306 mg sodium; 7 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 1 g sugar; 15 g protein.For more recipes, cooking tips and ingredient and product reviews, visit https://www.americastestkitchen.com .Find more recipes like Frittata with Broccoli and Turmeric in Nutritious Delicious .(The Associated Press) For a veggie packed frittata, swap the potatoes for broccoli 819-569-9525 - 450-242-1188 classad@sherbrookerecord.com Page 16 Thursday , August 23, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Aluminized steel & stainless steel mufflers 950 Wellington St.S.Sherbrooke Fernand Cabana, owner 569-9494 Sylvain Auger, Manager at competitive prices for all Heavy Duty Trucks 6 3 0 7 1 PHOTO: E.DESCARRIES 2018 DODGE CHALLENGER HELLCAT REDEYE By Éric Descarries There was a time when pony cars (name inspired by the Ford Mustang and its rivals at the) were considered the ultimate incarnation of the sports car in North America.Today, the only ones still standing are the Mustang, the Chevrolet Camaro\u2026 and the Dodge Challenger.(The cemetery of muscle car models is littered with evocative names like Mercury Cougar, Pontiac Firebird, Plymouth Barracuda and AMC Javelin).No doubt about it, the Mustang, which has been in continuous production since its launch back in 1964 (the Camaro and Challenger have had their runs interrupted on occasion), is the undisputed king of the castle.Over time, its GT, Boss and Shelby versions have only added to the popularity of the brand.The Camaro has also attracted its share of fans with the SS and ZL- 1.Still, FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) has to be commended for its genius move of buffing up its Dodge Challenger (revived in 2009) with the new Hellcat division, introduced in 2015.FCA\u2019s Dodge division is proposing a revised range of its now-legendary Challenger for 2019.The design has been largely left alone (anyways, the career of the original Challenger was so short that it would be futile to present another version!) except for a few esthetic revisions.In short, this range consists of a rear-wheel-drive SXT, an all-new GT with rear-wheel drive, an all-wheel drive SXT, an all-wheel drive GT, and R/T, an all-new R/T Scat Pack, an SRT Hellcat and, especially, the new SRT Hellcat Redeye that we drove and are writing about here.Leaving aside the exterior (or even interior) physical characteristics that differentiate these Challengers, it\u2019s the mechanics that most interest us.It\u2019s important, for starters, to keep in mind that the Challenger models (still built in Brampton, Ontario), are still based on the same platform, based on an \u201cold\u201d Mercedes-Benz architecture; luckily it has been revised and upgraded over the years.Does it really need to be modified or transformed?We\u2019ll see further down.The best engine of the Challenger models is still the now-legendary Chrysler Pentastar V6, a reliable engine that produces 305 hp.Out of the factory it comes with rear-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission developed conjointly with German design firm ZF.You may have noted that all-wheel drive is available, but only with the V6 engine (an option also found with the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300, both of which share the same platform, and also with the V6 only).Most of the Challenger\u2019s R/T versions still come with the 5.7L HEMI V8 generating 375 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque with the same 8-speed transmission, or, only with this engine, a 6- speed manual gearbox.And here\u2019s where it gets interesting.The 2019 Challenger is now available with the 6.2L (or 392 cubic feet) HEMI V8 that delivers 485 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque! And, yes, the manual gearbox is available as well.But fans of straight-line racing, who are familiar with the 840-hp Demon (770 lb-ft of torque), the production of which has just ended after its 3,300- unit production run, will be most impressed by the new 1320 version.That name, by the way, is taken from the 1,320-foot unit of distance, better known as the quarter-mile! That 1320 version, you should know, is only available with the automatic transmission.As you\u2019ll see further down, this is not exactly a fatal flaw for fans of road racing! And if you don\u2019t like the 1320 name, go with the Scat Pack nomenclature, available with the Widebody wing extensions.SRT Hellcat Redeye But the showstopper is the 717-hp Hellcat version (available at a more affordable price than before) that is now offered in an incredible SRT Hellcat Redeye version.Its 6.2L HEMI supercharged V8 delivers (hold on to your hat) 797 hp and 707 lb-ft of torque, and takes it from a stop to 60 mph (96 km/h) in only 3.4 seconds, and that quarter-mile can be covered in 10.8 seconds at 131 mph (211 km/h) in Launch mode to minimize wheel spin! On the track Unsurprisingly, the Dodge Challenger SRT is at its very best on the track.And this is what FCA wanted to prove to us by having us drive the Scat Pack on a 4-km closed mountainside circuit, complete with tight corners, climbs and descents.Accompanied by an experienced instructor, we were quickly introduced to the capabilities of the Scat Pack with its Pirelli performance tires and electronic package.In Track mode it manages not only the power of the engine and distribution of power to the wheels but also the automatic transmission, which reacts to accelerations and downshifting without the driver having to do anything but touch the pedals! The Challenger Scat Pack holds the track really well and the driver need only use a bit of common sense (or follow the instructor\u2019s directives) to steer the car right.So, to answer the question posed earlier, no, the old Mercedes architecture does not necessarily need to be rejigged! On to the Hellcat Redeye, a whole other story.This Challenger version (797-hp HEMI engine) comes only with the automatic transmission.The Redeye retains the powerful acceleration of the Demon but grips the track wonderfully.It is, as Steve Beahm, head of FCA\u2019s North American Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and Fiat division said, \u201ca Hellcat possessed by the Demon!\u201d When in Track mode the Uconnect screen displays the new functionalities of the engine, transmission, power- assisted steering and electronic shocks.This info reveals the true nature of the big Challenger, at heart a big tourer more than it is a straight-line dragster! With the help of the extra-sticky Pirelli tires, this big coupe takes corners with ease, its big size be damned.Modulate the accelerator properly, and you can clearly hear the compressor \u201cscream\u201d and even \u201cwhistle\u201d to optimize the power of the HEMI engine.Most impressive is the automatic transmission, which climbs up the gears with notable bumps and downshifts automatically when the driver applies the brakes with force.Despite the Challenger\u2019s age and its older platform, it continues to perform impressively.This pony car has benefited from many technical improvements.  On the day of our first drive no one spoke about fuel consumption, which would have seemed a silly thing to do.FCA does say that the Hellcat Redeye V8 functions optimally with 91-octane super gasoline, so no need to go digging around for 93- or 94-octane fuel to exploit it to the fullest.Did we mention its top speed?No?203 mph, or 326 km/h.And no, we did not put this claim to the test! We take the Challenger for a little spin on the track By Katie Workman I\u2019ve always loved the saying, \u201ceverything in moderation, including moderation\u201d\u2018 This is how I think about cooking and eating in general; I usually like to cook and eat pretty healthily, but sometimes I like to just roll around in cream and butter and cheese.And not low fat cheese.This hot queso dip is that kind of recipe.But look .there\u2019s corn in it too! And scallions! And you can sprinkle radishes on top! That\u2019s kind of healthy.Maybe we should just call this \u201cHot Corn Dip\u201d Or, \u201cHot Corn Dip That\u2019s So Good You Might Cry a Little, But Not in an Undignified Way.\u201d Yes, definitely, absolutely make this when fresh corn is still around.It\u2019s a lovely way to use up those ears of corn that seem to be exploding in the markets from July through September.And even though the corn is of course slightly smothered in cheese and creaminess, you can still taste that sweet, clean flavour.But don\u2019t be shy about using frozen corn off-season, either.Did I mention that it\u2019s smothered in cheesy creaminess?Topping the sultry mixture with some slivered radishes and additional scallions adds more colour and crunch and a welcome pop of freshness.I also have added some pickled jalapenos on the top, in case you\u2019d like to bump up the heat.Basically, you should feel free to poke around in your fridge and find whatever you think would add some colour, crunch, heat, texture, etc., and sprinkle that thing all over this dip.HOT CORN QUESO DIP Servings: 8 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 cups fresh or frozen and thawed corn kernels 1 cup half and half or whole milk (or a combo) 2 teaspoons pureed chipotle in adobo 1 tablespoon canola, vegetable or olive oil 4 scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced 2 cups (1/2 pound) shredded Monterey Jack cheese Julienned radishes, sliced scallions, and/or chopped pickled jalapenos to sprinkle on top (optional) Tortilla chips or pita chips to serve In a food processor or a blender, pulse the corn with the milk and chipotle puree until it becomes a coarse puree.Preheat the broiler.Heat a heavy, medium-size skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium high heat.Add the oil, then add the 4 sliced scallions and stir for about 3 minutes, until they become tender.Add the corn puree and the cheese, and stir frequently until everything is blended and the cheese is melted, about 4 minutes.Transfer the pan to the broiler for about 1 minute until the top is nicely browned.Let it sit for a couple of minutes to thicken up a bit.Sprinkle on the radishes, scallions and jalapenos as desired and serve in the skillet, warning everyone to mind the hot pan.Serve with the tortilla chips.Nutrition information per serving: 175 calories; 106 calories from fat; 12 g fat (6 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 28 mg cholesterol; 210 mg sodium; 10 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 4 g sugar; 9 g protein.Katie Workman has written two cookbooks focused on easy, family-friendly cooking, \u201cDinner Solved!\u201d and \u201cThe Mom 100 Cookbook.\u201d She blogs at http://www.themom100.com/about-katie-workman.(The Associated Press) Queso dip great when fresh corn around "]