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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 30, 2018 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Frank Wilson Consultant A personalized and warm support.We are with you, every step of the way.819-564-1750 \u2022 casshomes.ca Funeral Homes Cass The ?rst day of school Page 4 What were they thinking?Editorial - Page 6 Habitat for Humanity triplex breaks ground in Lennoxville By Gordon Lambie Habitat for Humanity Quebec broke ground on its first triplex in the Sherbrooke area on Wednesday afternoon at a property on College Street in Lennoxville.This is the charity\u2019s fifth building project in the city, and is expected to be complete before the end of 2018.\u201cWe are excited to bring this project into a new area,\u201d said Alain Larochelle, a member of Habitat for Humanity GORDON LAMBIE Lise Bourgault of the Sherbrooke Chamber of Commerce, Lennoxville Borough Councillors Bertrand Collins and Jennifer Garfat, Cindy Raymond of longtime partner Cabico, Veteran volunteer Diane Desrosiers, Habitat for Humanity Quebec President Jean-Maurice Forget, Alain Larochelle from Habitat for Humanity Quebec's Board of Directors, Sherbrooke Mayor Steve Lussier, and Lennoxville Borough President Claude Charron.CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 2 ETSB optimistic heading into the new year By Matthew McCully With an increase in enrollment for the fifth straight year, The Eastern Townships School Board started off the 2018-19 school year on a high note.\u201cWe are so optimistic right now.Anything is possible,\u201d said Chairman Mike Murray, during Tuesday evening\u2019s council of commissioners meeting.Since Tuesday\u2019s meeting was the first since summer break, most of the advisory committees have yet to meet.The meeting began with a heated opening question period.Parent Mike Pezzi brought a substantial list of issues to the table following the denial of a request made last year to have his son\u2019s bus stop in front of his house rather than have him walk on the shoulder of a ministerial route to a designated stop.Pezzi first pointed out that he believed the minutes of the May 22 meeting he had attended didn\u2019t accurately reflect the question period, pointing to a question he had asked which was omitted.CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 When prompted, we tell the U.S.Customs agents we\u2019re heading to New Jersey.\u201cOn purpose?\u201d he asks.We\u2019ll be staying in New Jersey but day-tripping into Manhattan, later going to the Jersey Shore for a few days, but the agent doesn\u2019t need to know that, only that we don\u2019t have any citrus.Traffic is heavy, and somewhere in Connecticut it\u2019s slow but moving steady when a motorcycle pulls alongside.The driver shifts his body, then pops up on his rear wheel, revs the engine and weaves through traffic, monocycle style.\u201cYou got to admit, that\u2019s impressive,\u201d I say to Deb.\u201cSeriously?He crashes and we all go,\u201d she says.\u201cYeah, sure, he\u2019s an idiot, but still\u2026\u201d Metaphor for America.We visit the Statue of Liberty because it\u2019s a thing to do.The statue is impressive up close, but there is this compulsion to get even closer, inside if you can.We, along with other tourists, pay to climb the pedestal, which is 196 stairs up to a narrow walkway below Liberty\u2019s feet.It is jammed with people taking selfies in front of the Manhattan skyline, which are just like selfies at ground level, only slightly higher.It\u2019s too much for me, too claustrophobic, so I bail, walking back down the 196 steps.The meaning of the statue has evolved over the years, from a symbol of French resistance to an American emblem of freedom, to a welcome to immigrants from all lands, to a highly secure tourist trap.Will it continue to evolve, maybe into a symbol of American protectionism?Unfortunately, I am in too much discomfort to think about these things because, due to circumstances I\u2019d rather not get into, the nearly 400 steps up and down have resulted in severe chafing of certain nether regions.Multiple metaphors for America.We go to Times Square at night because it\u2019s a thing to do.The lights and crowds are overwhelming.Interspersed among the superheroes posing for photos (for pay) are several women, essentially naked, their bodies and breasts painted to represent the Stars and Stripes or Lady Liberty.They charge at people asking if they want their photo taken with them.An 11-year-old boy takes up the offer.So many questions.Where are his parents?Do they approve?Do you need a licence for this?Or do you just one day decide to be naked in Times Square?It feels like desperation, and I can\u2019t get away from them quickly enough.Metaphor for America as well as my sexual hangups.We meet up with Mark, a blogger friend.It\u2019s always uncertain meeting the modern equivalent of a pen pal, but Mark turns out to be exactly like he writes: clever, generous and affable.We have a great day together on a personalized tour of Manhattan, ending the day at Mark\u2019s Midtown office, 50 floors up with a 360-degree view of the city.It\u2019s marvellous watching the lights in the early evening, and I think about the engineering, the human know-how, the sheer infrastructure to make all this run.I look out to a street stretching in front of me far below, all the way to the edge of the island.If I stand directly in front of that street, I think, if I align myself with it, I will become a part of that continuity, part of that infrastructure.I edge to my left, then a bit more, a couple more steps.Bam! I slam into a glass partition.The impact of my glasses opens a gash below my eyebrow.Mark has to find a first-aid kit for me, and that\u2019s it for the tour.Possible metaphor for America but mostly a metaphor for my dorkiness.Continental breakfast-wise, people sure do like their waffles.Metaphor for America.At Ocean City, New Jersey, I\u2019m intrigued by a young woman in glasses, one of the few non-caucasians at the beach (metaphor!).She scampers to the shore, wades into the waves, skips out, then back in.She turns and waves, claps her hands, kicks at the water, then hurries back to her beach chair on shore.She does all this with a huge grin on her face, and she does it over and over throughout the day.She never goes all the way into the water.But it is such joy.She\u2019s just so happy to be in this amazing place.Metaphor for America.Ben by Daniel Shelton Weather TODAY: CLOUDY HIGH OF 20 LOW OF 7 FRIDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 24 LOW OF 10 SATURDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 25 LOW OF 15 SUNDAY: 60% CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH OF 25 LOW OF 17 MONDAY: 60% CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH OF 25 LOW OF 15 Page 2 Thursday , August 30, 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.Metaphors for America: a road trip Ross Murray CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 Quebec's Board of Directors, explaining that already in the short time since the project was first announced he has witnessed tremendous generousity and interest from the people of the community.Sherbrooke Mayor Steve Lussier, who was on hand to help with the groundbreaking, said that he was pleased to be able to represent the city at this fifth Habitat for Humanity project because of the fact that he participated as a volunteer at the very first building project by the charity in the city.He reaffirmed the city\u2019s support for this and other projects like it, stating that this would not be the last Habitiat for Humanity home in Sherbrooke.\u201cThe key word here is \u201ctogether\u201d\u201d said Habitat for Humanity Quebec President Jean-Maurice Forget, emphasizing the fact that the success of the organization and its mission to provide decent housing to people of modest means and families in need is dependent upon the support and participation of a wide range of community members, partner organizations, and local fundraising.Habitat for Humanity is now officially searching for families to house in the new building as well as corporate and community partners and volunteers.Anyone interested in being either a homeowner or helping to bring the project to life can submit their candidacy online at https://habitatqc.ca/sherbrooke2018/ Habitat for Humanity Thursday , August 30, 2018 Page 3 \"I am pleased with this commitment and I will personally see that the University of Sherbrooke gets its fair share to fight this problem.,\u201d LOCAL NEWS The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com RCHS Lawn Party SUBMITTED BY BEVERLEY TABER SMITH The Richmond County Historical Society annual Lawn party CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 Chairman Murray said that the overall spirit of the conversation was retained, and the question Pezzi was referring to was considered a rhetorical \u2018throw away\u2019 question, that had followed responses that Pezzi found dissatisfac- tory.Pezzi was then invited to repeat the question and was offered a full response on record.Pezzi asked if he should, believing that the ETSB does not care about the safety of its students, continue to pay his taxes to the board or switch and pay to the French board.Murray replied that Pezzi has the right to pay school taxes to the board of his choice, and he should make that choice based on how he feels.Pezzi also took issue with the resolution presented at the May meeting, which rejected his request to have the stretch of road in front of his home declared a safety risk so that his son would be entitled to at-home pickup.After raising several points about the language in the resolution, that Pezzi described as inaccurate (the shoulder of the road was referred to as a cycle lane/pedestrian lane), Murray interjected.\u201cAre you going to pick apart every line of the resolution?\u201d Murray asked.Given his level of dissatisfaction, Murray suggested that Pezzi meet with his local commissioner and discuss the issue in greater detail.The discussion could then be brought back to council to discuss in an advisory committee.Pezzi then changed his line of questioning, asking if the board were aware that teachers, staff and schools felt uncomfortable approaching the board with problems.Murray firmly pointed out that there are several internal avenues available to ETSB staffs that have concerns to address.He then reminded Pezzi that he was not an ETSB teacher or staff member, and therefore not in a position to bring questions to the board on their behalf.Murray deemed the question \u2018un-re- ceivable.\u2019 Pezzi took a final jab, asking if the board felt that they listen to the concerns of parents, at which point he was declared out of order.\u201cYou don\u2019t listen to your parents,\u201d Pezzi said, as he retreated to his seat.The first order of business when the meeting resumed was the delegation of power to the Assistant Director General by the council of commissioners.Director General Kandy Mackey is currently on compassionate leave.The board then approved the appointments filing a number of vacant positions.Steve Dunn was appointed Director of the New Horizons Adult Education Centre.Stéphane Hamel was appointed as the ETSB\u2019s new Techno-Pedagogical Coordinator.Mark Warnholtz was officially appointed Vice-Principal 100 per cent at Alexander Galt High School, a position he held previously on an interim basis.Tania Journeau was appointed Vice- Principal 50 per cent at Massey-Vanier High School.Donald Landry, already employed by neighbouring boards in the same position, has been appointed to the role of Regional Information Security officer.The board adopted a resolution on Tuesday evening to modify the composition of the governing board of Sutton Elementary School.Because the school has fewer than 60 students, the principal and chair of the governing board requested that the number of parent participants be reduced from five to three.The new composition of the board will include three parents, and three staff representatives.St.Francis Elementary School has named its newly renovated playground.The board approved and endorsed the dedication; its new name will be Parc- École Peter Taylor Playground, after a former student, employee and St.Francis volunteer.With three electric busses currently driving ETSB bus routes, the paperwork has begun to add a forth to the fleet.Transportation committee presented a resolution for financial aid for another electric bus for the next school year.Urgent repairs were approved for the basement of Sunnyside Elementary School following a sewer backup during the summer.In other reports, Murray pointed out the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) currently has no executive director, and the president, Jennifer Maccarone, has recently stepped down in order to run as a candidate in the upcoming provincial election.\u201cThe election just got started, and education is one of the primary topics,\u201d Murray said.During closing question period, Appalachian Teachers\u2019 Association President Megan Seline asked the board what the guidelines were related to ratio of students to principals.Murray explained that there are norms in place and the number depends on the school and programs available.The general rule that the ETSB follows for the elementary sector, according to Murray, is usually 200 students to warrant a full-time principal, although there are occasions when there is a principal hired full-time for less students ETSB optimistic Fortin proposes daycare for parent-students Record Staff Quebec Liberal Party candidate Luc Fortin wants to offer a daycare service with atypical schedules for parents-students attending the Université de Sherbrooke campus.Fortin made the proposal while answering questions from CFAK radio hosts.The Liberal candidate had previously met with the principal representatives of the Student Federation of the Université de Sherbrooke who shared with him the needs expressed by students who attend the institution and who are also parents of young children.\"I understand very well the problems that students face,\u201d Fortin said.\u201cOffering child care with atypical schedules is a solution that I think would partially solve the problems faced by parent-stu- dents.In addition, Fortin declared himself an unwavering ally of all young students who are experiencing an episode of psychological distress.He pointed to the commitment made by Premier Philippe Couillard to put in place a National Strategy to Prevent and Fight Mental Health Problems in Colleges and Universities.\"I am pleased with this commitment and I will personally see that the University of Sherbrooke gets its fair share to fight this problem and especially to help students who are suffering from psychological distress,\" commented Fortin.BRP on seasonal hiring blitz Record Staff Recruitment Agency Emplois Compétences will be holding a special hiring day for its customer, BRP, today, Aug.30 from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.at its Sherbrooke office at 1520 King Street West.A second day will take place on Thursday, Sept.6 in Granby at 58-2 rue Moreau, from 1 p.m.to 8 p.m.Labor requirements remain high for BRP, whose order book is well filled.To complete the 2018 Ski-Doo's production season, Compétences Emplois has to find dozens of people, including assembling line workers.The new employees will work at the new Valcourt plant on a new state-of-the-art assembly line for Can-AM Spyder vehicles and Ski-Doo snowmobiles in its Valcourt plant.In this time of labour scarcity, Compétences Emplois is confident that it can meet the challenge of hiring dozens of people for seasonal work and points out that BRP offers bonuses of at least $500 to those who complete the assembly season in December.In addition, joining the Emplois Compétences BRP team is an integration opportunity for newcomers.Semi-retirees and retirees seeking extra income are also being actively courted by the company.\"Everybody who shows up at our offices in Sherbrooke or Granby will get a guaranteed job interview,\" said Guylaine Gingras, Candidate Service Manager at Emplois Compétences.In addition to assemblers, BRP is looking for drivers, welders, machine operators, and mechanics. I\u2019ve recently been following a friend\u2019s experiences in seeing her four-year- old go off to school for the first time.The eldest of her two children, listening to her brings back a flood of memories of my own three sons as each went through the milestone experience.The feelings of the one left behind as the school bus pulls away taking with it their companion, source of entertainment and co pilot seems to create an inconsolable little being who can\u2019t quite figure it all out nor why this is happening.The build up to the big day is a melange of feelings for everyone in the house; joy, sadness, panic, sleeplessness and chaos for the parents who try to remember to follow the list.Identifying each pencil, buying new clothes, finding the perfect lunch box, book bag and accessories and then struggling with the lunch and snack allotments and no no\u2019s.The beforehand talks around the dinner table in prep for the experience; road safety/bus reminders, how to be kind to your new friends, manners in dealing with all, self-awareness and expression, fear and anxiety and how to handle them\u2026the list is endless.The bedtime countdown to the big day and the excitement and nervous stomach (for all) the morning of; remain as fresh in my mind as if it was yesterday and I feel for my friend and the other parents who face this first day of school.The morning of as the bus pulls up and the doors open to take your precious little being to a new experience; on of their first without you physically at their side.The last look as your child looks back at you from the top of the bus steps and then slowly saunters down the aisle to look for a seat.You smile, you wave, you feel your heart squeezing and your stomach turn as you find all the right words clasping the hand of the wee one who remains and who is experiencing many of the same feelings inside.You make the day positive for all as you count the hours and before you know it, the bus returns with your child.Somehow, there is a difference but you can\u2019t quite put your finger on it.The first step toward independence has been taken and you both know it.The next morning, the independence voices itself as you are told, \u201cI\u2019m not going to school today.\u201d A new adventure begins with new parenting skills acquired.For the next twelve plus years are an ever changing learning experience for you both with obstacles faced that you could never have planned nor prepared yourself for.In a very short time, routine will set in and by the time your second child begins the experience, you are better prepared but, with that come a whole new set of emotions.The first child will be instrumental in taking the lead and serving as temporary tour guide and protector (this wears off rapidly as they have other things to do with their own friends) but, in the beginning, the eldest will be a familiar face for the youngest in a strange place.To my dear friend who has a daughter with a mind of her own and a will to survive and thrive, my only words of wisdom are, prepare yourself for a gambit of emotions as each year will bring an array of new experiences.BUT, also prepare for growth, expression, wonder and so much pride that you will feel you might burst.To the world\u2026Kendra is coming and we are all in for a wonderful ride! Page 4 Thursday , August 30, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record The ?rst day of school Mable Hastings The Scoop COURTESY COURTESY Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! sherbrookerecord @recordnewspaper Thursday , August 30, 2018 Page 5 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Family Literacy Program will host events throughout the school year with fun activities for the whole family.The Border Report Phelps Helps weekly sessions to start Sept.11 By Jayme Marrotte Happy \u2018back to school week\u2019 for all of our elementary and high school students! Phelps Helps will be kicking off our weekly programs on September 11th for the 2018-19 school year.This year, two new programs have been added to our schedule: Phelps en français (Elementary) and Family Literacy.Phelps en français (Elementary) is an after-school tutoring program at Jardin- des-Frontières on Wednesdays.Coordinated by our newest team member, Alvin Sully, this program will provide support for students working on their homework and engage the students in focused activities in Math and Literacy.Every session will include healthy snacks and 25 minutes of physical activity.The Family Literacy Program will host events throughout the school year with fun activities for the whole family.Keep an eye on our Facebook page for information about upcoming activities and how to sign up.Our coordinator has some exciting ideas in store.Our weekly programs will take place as follows: Elementary Tutoring: Tuesdays 2:30- 4:00 p.m.at Sunnyside Elementary Spark: Thursdays 2:30-4:00 p.m.at Sunnyside Elementary Phelps en français - primaire: 3:00- 4:30 p.m.at Jardin-des-Frontières High school tutoring: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-6:00 p.m.at Phelps Helps Phelps en français: Wednesdays 4:30- 6:00 p.m.at Phelps Helps To sign yourself, or your child, up for one or more of our free programs call 819-704-0799, visit www.phelpshelps.ca or drop by our offices at 272 Dufferin street in Stanstead.Phelps was founded in 2012 and has grown organically from a single high school tutoring program to nine unique programs, providing the Stanstead area with free educational and career support.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.COURTESY Wulftec is expanding By Matthew McCully Ayer\u2019s Cliff Town Manager Kimball Smith confirmed that the clearing and demolition happening in town behind Wulftec is for an expansion project.Smith said the work happing is on private property in an industrial zone, and Wulftec holds the appropriate permits for the work currently underway.While council is aware of the project, Smith could not comment on the specifics of the expansion or the business itself.The Record contacted Wulftec for more details, but representatives were not available for an interview before press time.LAZYRIVER PHOTOGRAPHY - SUZAN NORRIE Frontier Animal Society Donnie was rescued as a stray from a community in Northern Quebec.He has been at the shelter now for several weeks and has yet to receive an inquiry.Poor guy! At just two years of age, Donnie, although young, happy and full of life, is not overly energetic.He does enjoy his walks and he likes to spend time hanging out in our dog park with his buddy Harvy.Engaged, friendly and affectionate he loves the company of people and enjoys being pet.Donnie looks to be a mix of lab and likely husky.He is a handsome dog with beautiful soft eyes He is not a big dog.Despite a lack of experience, Donnie is adapting well to walking on leash but his adopters should be prepared to continue working on this with him.He is responsive and likes his treats so once in a home where he has the consistency of one or two primary walkers, he\u2019ll be a pro in no time.Donnie gets along with most dogs but he can be dominant with some so he is not well suited to dog parks.He is a really nice dog and it's time he finds a home.If you think Donnie might be a good match or have specific questions, please send an email to frontieranimalsoci- ety@gmail.com or better yet give our adoption coordinator Brenda a call at 819.876.7747 any day of the week between 8 a.m and 8 p.m.Feature pet: Donnie COURTESY EDITORIAL Page 6 Thursday , August 30, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record \u201cDon\u2019t feed the lions, stay behind the fence, no diving in the shallow end, no passing on the curve.\u201d DEAR EDITOR: Iread with great interest the new guide of residential heritage renovations.It's nice to see the MRC is paying attention to the way these old houses are maintained.What I am wondering is if this guide will be available in English.There is a large number of English-speaking residents who would love to be able to use the guide.In the 5 plus years I have been a councilor in Waterville I have seen a alarming drop in municipal services available to the English population.It would be nice if the MRC does put this out in both languages.KARL HUNTING WATERVILLE TOWN COUNCILOR Let\u2019s start by making this very clear.Being eaten by an alligator is not funny and I am in no way trying to minimize the serious nature of this type of unfortunate demise.On the other hand, what were they thinking?I am talking here about a recent report out of Florida which warned that deaths caused by alligator attacks were on the rise.It appears that there were three different incidents in less than two weeks in the sunshine state.The first one involved a woman who was walking her dog along a stretch of water known to contain a number of the very large reptiles when one dashed out of the water and grabbed the puppy.In a valiant, all be it somewhat foolish move, she attempted to rescue her pet.The alligator, not caring where supper came from, turned on the woman and dragged her to her death.A couple of things here.Why would she stroll beside a known alligator habitat in the first place pulling along what can only be described as \u201cbait\u201d and not expect something bad to happen?Secondly, why did she think for a moment that she could scare off a seven foot, armoured predator as if it was just another bad tempered canine?In the second incident a young woman went swimming at night in an area that, once again, was known to be the home of numerous gators.Yes, it was in a roped off area and yes, it was often used by others to swim in but the last time I checked alligators couldn\u2019t read the keep out sign.As it was, the young lady ended up another casualty.This casual disregard of what is surely imminent danger is not confined to the swamps and bayous of Florida.Along the New England coast this summer signs have been popping up on beaches warning swimmers of shark sightings in waters that don\u2019t generally see this sort of marine life.The infamous Great White, taking advantage of global warming and the increase in the temperatures of coastal waters, has been feeding as far north as the Bay of Fundy.A recent news cast showed a billboard-sized sign saying \u201cWarning.Shark Sightings In This Area\u201d and yet directly behind the sign could be seen hundreds of people frolicking in the waves.A number of years ago I was enjoying a cruise on the Pacific Ocean courtesy of one of Her Majesty\u2019s many ships when the Captain ordered the vessel to stop.The bosun piped \u201cbathe ship,\u201d originally an order for everyone to wash up but today indicating everyone could go for a swim.The water was dead calm without a ripple on the surface and the though of swimming in the middle of the ocean was alluring so I retrieved my swim trunks and prepared to join most of the crew happily splashing about.Just before I jumped however, I happened to glance forward and noticed a sailor standing on the bridge wing holding a semi-automatic rifle.I looked to the stern, and to my surprise spotted another sailor similarly armed.When I enquired as to why they were there, the sailor next to me cheerfully replied, \u201cOh that\u2019s in case of sharks.\u201d Enough said.I returned my trunks to my locker and became an instant spectator.Now, the likelihood of a shark attack was slim but the fact that the officer in charge deemed the posting of armed lifeguards to be a good idea said it all.Added to this was the fact that the marksmanship of the average sailor ensured that in the event of a shark attack several swimmers would likely die before anyone actually managed to hit the predator.And so it goes.Every year at least one person is swept away at scenic Peggy\u2019s Cove in Nova Scotia despite being repeatedly told, when it is windy don\u2019t go out on the rocks.Swimmers all along Florida\u2019s Atlantic coast are warned with red flags and giant signs when stormy weather causes a strong undertow and still, two or three end up in Africa.Don\u2019t feed the lions, stay behind the fence, no diving in the shallow end, no passing on the curve, all simple common sense rules but to no avail.As I said at the outset.What were they thinking?Letters Tim Belford What were they thinking?6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 FAX: 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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 The Record welcomes your letters to the editor.Please limit your letters to 300 words.We reserve the right to edit for length, clarity, legality and taste.Please ensure there is a phone number or email where you can be reached, to confirm authorship and current town/city of residence.Names will not be withheld but the address and phone number of the writer are not published, except by request.Preference is given to writers from the Eastern Townships.DEAR EDITOR: Seeing that the provincial election campaign has been called and voting day set for Oct.1, I thought that I should express my concerns.Perhaps some might look upon this letter as the ravings of an old man, but if my words make a difference in the rhetoric that is spewing from the mouths of those who are running for the leadership of our province, I sincerely hope that voters will take everything into consideration before casting their ballot.According to the hopeful candidates who are running to head this province, there is nothing that the present administration has done that has been beneficial to our province or its citizens.What a statement to make.Be careful what you wish for.Remember what happened to our neighbours to the south.They were sold a bill of goods, which has raised nothing but havoc for the past 20 months.Remember that the candidates running have all at one time or another been involved in the separatist movement and that the zebra or a skunk never changes its colours.SINCERELY, BRUCE D.ALLANSON, CONCERNED VOTER SHERBROOKE Local Sports Lee led Canada with a 4-over 76, Ko came in at 78 and Szeryk settled for 80.Thursday , August 30, 2018 Page 7 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Canadian women well back at world amateur team golf championship The Canadian Press Canada is tied for 39th after the opening round of the world amateur women's team golf championship.Jaclyn Lee of Calgary, Naomi Ko of Victoria and Maddie Szeryk of London, Ont., combined to shoot 10 over on Wednesday (only the top two scores count).Canada is 18 shots back of Japan for top spot in the 72-hole, 57-country event.Lee led Canada with a 4-over 76, Ko came in at 78 and Szeryk settled for 80.Yuka Yasudo of Japan leads the individual leaderboard at 7 under.Lee is tied for 75th.Canadian Stubby Clapp named Paci?c Coast League manager of the year The Canadian Press Canadian Stubby Clapp is once again being recognized for a stellar season as the manager of the triple-A Memphis Redbirds.The Windsor, Ont., native was named Pacific Coast League manager of the year for the second straight season, the league announced Tuesday.Clapp, a former nine-year minor lea- guer who also played 23 major league games for St.Louis in 2001, has led the Cardinals' affiliate to an 80-54 record with six games remaining this season.They were 10 games ahead of Nashville for first place in their division before Wednesday's games.The 45-year-old Clapp was named the manager of the Memphis team ahead of the 2017 season and led the Redbirds to a league-best 91-50 record last year.Clapp previously served as the hitting coach for Toronto's advanced-A affiliate in Dunedin, Fla., and later as the hitting coach of the double-A Fisher Cats in New Hampshire.He was the third base coach for Canada's gold medal-winning baseball team at the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto.Clapp represented Canada at the 2004 Olympics in Athens and the 2006 World Baseball Classic.His career on the Canadian senior team is best remembered for his 11th-in- ning, bases-loaded single to lead Canada to a win over the powerhouse United States during the 1999 Pan Am Games in Winnipeg.Canada went on to win bronze at the event.Clapp was drafted by the Cardinals in the 36th round in 1998.He played over 800 minor-league games for St.Louis, Atlanta and Toronto and capped his playing career with a two-season stint with Edmonton in the independent Northern League.Lacrosse legend Gary Gait named GM of Canada's women's lacrosse program The Canadian Press Gary Gait has been named the general manager of the Canadian women's field lacrosse national program.He will be responsible for overseeing the teams at the upcoming 2019 under- 19 women's world championship and 2021 women's lacrosse World Cup.The 51-year-old Victoria native is one of the sport's greatest players, helping his teams to three NCAA titles, three National Lacrosse League titles over 18 seasons and three Major League Lacrosse titles over six seasons.Gait also won the Minto Cup (1988), the Mann Cup (1990, 1997, 1999), and represented Canada at five world championships, bringing home men's field gold in 2006.He has been head coach of the women's team at Syracuse, his alma mater, since 2007.During his tenure, he has led Syracuse to a 150-48 record and two appearances in the NCAA national championship game.``I'm excited to have the opportunity to continue contributing to the growth of lacrosse in Canada and to serve our female players and national team program,'' Gait said in a statement.Kamar Jorden, Charleston Hughes, Mike Reilly named CFL's top performers for August The Canadian Press Calgary receiver Kamar Jorden, Saskatchewan defensive lineman Charleston Hughes and Edmonton quarterback Mike Reilly are the CFL's top performers for August.Jorden had 500 receiving yards and three touchdowns over three games in August for the league-leading Stamped- ers.He had a career game last week in a 39-26 win over Winnipeg, setting Stam- peder club record for most receiving yards in a single game with 249.He also posted 185 receiving yards in a Week 8 victory over the B.C.Lions.Hughes had four sacks in three games, increasing his CFL-leading total to 12 on the season.He also had two forced fumbles.Reilly threw nine touchdowns passes and rushing for three more in a productive August.He had a season-best 424 yards during his Week 10 game against Montreal.Reilly leads the CFL with 3,296 passing yards and 22 touchdowns.Als QB Manziel cleared for return, but Pipkin likely to start against Ottawa The Canadian Press Johnny Manziel is out of concussion protocol, but it looks certain that Antonio Pipkin will start a third straight game at quarterback for the Montreal Alouettes.Pipkin helped Montreal (2-8) end a six game losing run with a win last week over Toronto.Manziel, who was cleared to come off concussion protocol Tuesday, looks likely to be the back-up when the Alouettes visit the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday night.The 2012 Heisman trophy winner and former Cleveland Brown was acquired July 25 from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a multi-player trade.He started two games for Montreal, both losses, and took a heavy hit to the head in his second outing.He sat out the last two games. Page 8 Thursday, August 30, 2018 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 40¢ per word.Minimum charge $10.00 ($11.50 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions or more: 15% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: 11 a.m., day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $16.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $36.00 ($41.40 taxes included) Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.Can be e-mailed to: clas- sad@sherbrookerecord.com - They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday\u2019s paper, call 819-569-4856 between 1 p.m.and 5 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday\u2019s edition, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to confirm transmission) or e-mail: production@sherbrookerecord.com between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called.Rates: Please call for costs.Death Death Charles Frederick MANNING Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Palliative care Unit of the Magog Hospital.Mr.Manning was the son of the late Harry Manning and the late Margaret Bell.He leaves to mourn his son Scott and daughter Tina; his grandchildren Katy, Amanda and Robert; his great- grandchildren Jackson, Andrew, Jay (J.T.), Giovonnie, Owen and Eli.He was the brother of Percy, Harry, late Evelyn, Shirley, Sally, late Hilda and Marion.He will also be missed by many nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.Visitation will be held at the Cass Funeral Home, 545, Dufferin, Stanstead, Que., on Saturday, September 1, 2018 from 12 p.m.to 2 p.m.Funeral services will follow.Internment at the Woodside cemetery.The family wishes to thank the caregivers of the Palliative care unit of the Magog Hospital.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Magog Hospital Foundation, c/o Palliative care unit, 50, St-Patrice E, Magog, QC, J1X 3X3, would be appreciated by the family CASS FUNERAL HOME PHONE: 819-849-6688 545 Dufferin, Stanstead QC.FAX: 819-849-3068 cass@salonfunerairecoaticook.com www.casshomes.ca In Memoriam TREVOR COTE March 21 1976 - August 30 1997 If tears could build a stairway And memories a lane, We\u2019d walk right up to heaven And bring you home again.Sadly missed and never forgotten.Love, EUGENE & LORRAINE WILLEY COTE (Mom and Dad) KIMBERLEY & TIMOTHY McCARTHY (sister and brother-in-law) BRITTANY & JOSHUA CHOINIERE (niece) MICHAEL, LEANNE and CAMDEN McCARTHY (nephew) Datebook THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018 Today is the 242nd day of 2018 and the 71st day of summer.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1945, British forces ended Japan\u2019s occupation of Hong Kong.In 1963, a United States-Soviet diplomatic teletype \u201chotline,\u201d intended to prevent accidental war, was installed.In 1967, the U.S.Senate confirmed the appointment of Thurgood Marshall as the first African-American Supreme Court justice.In 1996, Russian and Chechen leaders agreed to a ceasefire, ending the First Chechen War.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851), author; Huey Long (1893-1935), politician; Shirley Booth (1898-1992), actress; Roy Wilkins (1901-1981), civil rights activist; Fred MacMurray (1908-1991), actor; Ted Williams (1918-2002), baseball player; Warren Buffett (1930- ), businessman/philanthropist; Robert Crumb (1943- ), writer/illustrator; Lewis Black (1948- ), comedian; Michael Chik- lis (1963- ), actor; Mark Strong (1963- ), actor; Cameron Diaz (1972- ), actress; Andy Roddick (1982- ), tennis player.TODAY\u2019S FACT: The number of hours Americans spent online increased nearly 100 percent between 2000 and 2010, from 9.4 hours per week to 18.3 hours per week.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1905, Ty Cobb made his major-league debut for the Detroit Tigers.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cWe are unfash- ioned creatures, but half made up, if one wiser, better, dearer than ourselves \u2014 such a friend ought to be \u2014 do not lend his aid to perfectionate our weak and faulty natures.\u201d \u2014 Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, \u201cFrankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus\u201d TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 32 \u2014 cases Thur- good Marshall had argued before the Supreme Court before he became a justice.He won 29 of them.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between full moon (Aug.26) and last quarter moon (Sept.2).Do just one thing By Danny Seo If you\u2019re sipping a beer on a hot summer day, be sure to keep your can or bottle far away from your dog.The hops used to make beer may give it flavor, but they also can raise the body temperature of your dog to as high as 108 degrees.If your dog drinks a lot of beer, this rise in body temperature can lead to seizures and organ failure.Keep beer far away and always warn guests that giving a dog a sip of beer isn\u2019t cute; it\u2019s dangerous.Follow The Sherbrooke Record on Facebook and Twitter! sherbrookerecord @recordnewspaper THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018 Dear Annie: You recently wrote that an adult daughter was wrong to discard her mother\u2019s pantry food without asking her first \u2014 even food that had expired.What do you think about the current trend of girlfriends and wives discarding their boyfriends\u2019 and husbands\u2019 outdated clothes?I read an article in a major newspaper by a fashion- ista advising women to throw or give away their male significant others\u2019 unfashionable clothes \u2014 without consulting them first.An example given was cargo shorts.Then I saw this happen on a popular television show.The wife attempted secretly to discard her husband\u2019s beloved but unfashionable shorts.It was meant to be funny.What do you think of this practice, Annie?What if a boyfriend or husband did the same (to his girlfriend\u2019s or wife\u2019s clothes)?What if a fashion writer advocated such?I think there would be an outcry.Why is it OK for women then?Isn\u2019t this a double standard?You\u2019re an influential person; please speak to this trend.\u2014 Worried Cargo Shorts Owner Dear Worried Cargo Shorts Owner: If this is indeed a trend, no one is wearing it well.Going through someone\u2019s closet and discarding his or her items without asking is wrong, plain and simple.It doesn\u2019t matter if that person is your husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend \u2014 or anyone else with whom you feel close enough to take such decisions into your own hands.In fact, respecting boundaries becomes more important the closer the relationship is.We can try offering our significant others some fashion feedback, but that\u2019s about the extent of it.Loving someone means loving him or her as is, extra pockets and all.(By the way, according to Harper\u2019s Bazaar and several other fashion news outlets, cargo shorts are one of 2018\u2019s hottest fashion trends.Go figure.) Dear Annie: I support \u201cOregon Reader,\u201d who takes offense to such words as elderly, senior and aging, which seem to be the favorite descriptions of many writers.Can\u2019t we just say \u201colder\u201d if anything has to be said?I cringe every time I see the word elderly.I despise it.It conjures up images of people who no longer take care of themselves.And that does not include me.I am 86, and anyone who knows me knows better than to describe me as elderly.Thank you, \u201cOregon Reader,\u201d for saying it much better than I could.I so agree with your feelings.\u2014 Florida Reader Dear Florida Reader: That letter unleashed a dichotomous deluge in my inbox \u2014 letters from readers who concur with you and \u201cOregon Reader\u201d and letters from others who don\u2019t.Here\u2019s the flip side from another Florida reader.Dear Annie: I feel compelled to make a remark in response to \u201cOregon Reader,\u201d who, for some reason, feels that using the terms elderly, senior and aging is inappropriate and negative.I\u2019m an active senior citizen living in a senior community, and I don\u2019t find these terms offensive at all.Nor do I find them hurtful or insulting.I endured a lifetime of adventures, good and bad, to reach this age and am proud of it.Maybe this person has a fear of getting older and is taking these terms too personally.I love living the senior lifestyle in this senior community.There is no need for you to apologize for using these terms to describe our golden years! \u2014 A Florida Villages Resident Dear Florida Villages Resident: I\u2019ve now heard from people on both sides of this issue, and the main takeaway for me is that there are plenty of people out there enjoying retirement and living with zest well into their 80s.It\u2019s inspiring to hear.Keep soaking up all the sunshine your retirement has to offer.Send your questions for Annie Lane to: dearannie@creators.com.The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday , August 30, 2018 Page 9 Ask before tossing Dear Annie TOWNSHIPS If you want to drink, that\u2019s your business.If you want to stop, we can help.Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1-888-424- 2975, www.aa.org LENNOXVILLE Annual Quilt Show, sponsored by the Lennoxville Quilters, on Friday, September 7, 10 a.m.to 5 p.m., and Saturday, September 8, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m., in St.George\u2019s Church Hall, 84 Queen St., Lennoxville.Admisison charged.Refreshments by Parish ladies.Prizes, courses (beginners and advance quilters).LENNOXVILLE Advance notice: Mililtary Whist will be played at \u201cThe Hut,\u201d A.N.A.F.Unit #318, 300 St.Francis Street, Lennoxville, every 2nd week commencing September 5 at 1:30 p.m.To reserve a place for yourself or a table for 4, please contact Cheryl Bradley at 819-569-2067.500 cards will start on Wednesday, September 12.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! 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.BURY Centre Communautaire de Brookbury will be having a Bingo Night on September 7 at 7 p.m.Come for a fun evening.Please bring your own Bingo marker.The address is 571 Route 255, Bury.For information, call Brenda at 819-884-5984.LENNOXVILLE Are you concerned about falling?Are you having difficulty with your balance?Join the Stand-Up program to help you with your balance with the aim at preventing falls! New session starts on September 11.Call to sign up now! It\u2019s free! Session takes place at Lennoxville & District Community Aid, 164 Queen St., suite 104, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville).For more information and to sign up, call 819-821-4779.STANSTEAD Fall Leaf Fair Coffee Party on Saturday September 8, 9 a.m.to 11:30 a.m., at Christ Church Hall, 548 Dufferin.Home made goodies, crafts and attic treasurers.Please join us for coffee and yummy treats.Everyone welcome.Thrift Shoppe also open.WATERVILLE The Waterville-North Hatley United Church will hold their annual Rummage Sale on Friday, September 7 from 1 p.m.to 7 p.m.and also a bag sale on Saturday, September 8 from 9 a.m.to noon.Rain or shine! TOWNSHIPS\u2019 CRIER Send your social notes to: classad@sherbrookerecord.com 90th birthday greetings to Gordon Irwin celebrating on September 2.Wishing you a great day celebrating with family and friends.Love and best wishes always, Loretta (wife) children: Lindsay (Chantal), Krista (Pierre), Stephan grandchildren: Mike (Katherine), Marshall (Pamela) Amanda (Jerry) great-granddaughter: Melody It\u2019s party time! 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 Page 10 Thursday , August 30, 2018 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record CALL SHERBROOKE: (819) 569-9525 BETWEEN 8:30 A.M.AND 4:30 P.M.E-MAIL: classad@sherbrookerecord.com OR KNOWLTON: (450) 242-1188 BETWEEN 9:00 A.M.AND NOON C L A S S I F I E D DEADLINE: 12:30 P.M.ONE DAY PRIOR TO PUBLICATION OR MAIL YOUR PREPAID CLASSIFIED ADS TO THE RECORD, 6 MALLORY, SHERBROOKE, QUEBEC J1M 2E2 Thursday, August 30, 2018 PAG E 11 classad@sherbrookerecord.com The Record 190 Cars 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 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- 837-2680.294 Events CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE! www.sherbrookerecord.com 340 Garage Sales BROME Annual Garage Sale, Friday, August 31, Saturday, September 1, Sunday, September 2 and Monday, September 3 at 145 Valley Road, Brome at 8 a.m.See you at the Fair.BURY Garage Sale, Saturday, September 1, 8 a.m.to 3 p.m., at 1005 ch.de Gould Station, Bury.Books, dishes, twin bed, household items.Literacy in Action is currently looking for a Volunteer Coordinator 12 hours per week, $15 per hour.Deadline for submission: September 6, 2018 Send cover letter and resumé to info@lia-estrie.org For information call: 819-346-7009 Yamaha C-1 Silent grand piano, 2010, with damp chaser.Seldom played.Value: $32,150.On sale for $20,000.Please call (450) 405-6688.Music 160 Music 160 Job Opportunities 100 Job Opportunities 100 3-DAY AUCTION SPECIAL ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES for Mr.Lucien Guyon, 391 Route 116, Cleveland (Richmond), QC J0B 2H0 SATURDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY, September 1, 2 and 3, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.each day.TO BE SOLD: Furniture of all styles; cabinets; dressers; china cabinets; book shelves; benches; trunks; suitcases; barber's chair; many collectibles (wooden ducks, toys, axes, newspapers, bottles, meat grinders, tools, etc.); pedal cars; tractors; Coca Cola and Pepsi coolers; wood stove with beaver; several wood stoves of all kinds; wash boards; bicycles; many ads of all kinds; fuel tank; hydrants; coffee grinders; theater advertisements; army hats; wooden boxes; sleds; snowshoes; oars; skis; spinning wheels; tractor seats; floor grates; display cases; beer articles; telephones; paintings; folk art; several pieces with beavers; games of checkers; lots of glass oil quarts ; sandstone jugs and jars; water pumps; collection of license plates; cash; wooden horses; calendars; carriages; photo albums; postcards; etc.Many other articles too numerous to list.NOTE: This is a very nice sale not to be missed.Many hidden treasures.Mr.Guyon is very well known in the world of collectors for over 50 years.Reason for sale: Illness Terms: Cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard or cheque with identification.Canteen on the premises.The sale will be under a tent, bring your chairs.LES ENCHÈRES A/B SHERBROOKE \u201cThe Boss\u201d of auctions Alain, Gaston Brousseau 819-572-1279 or 819-846-3510 www.encheres-ab.com Available for all types of auctions.VISIT OUR BOOTH AT THE BROME FAIR: renew your subscription or take a new subscription at our special rates: 3 months $47.00 (reg.$ 50.59) 1 month online $ 7.00 (reg.$ 7.46) 6 months $92.00 (reg.$ 97.73) 12 months online $42.00 (reg.$82.21) 12 months $169.00 (reg.$178.21) With a 12-month print subscription, just add $5.00 to get a one-year online subscription too! 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Page 12 Thursday , August 30, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Your Birthday THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018 Indulge in something that excites you this year.Whether you plan a trip or sign up to learn something new, it will enrich your life and motivate you to bring about healthy changes that promote friendships with people who have something to offer.Engage in life and make memories.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 Rearrange your schedule to include something that brings you joy.A lifestyle change will encourage you to make an even bigger shift.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 A personal change may not be your choice, but accepting the inevitable will lead to benefits.If you discuss your concerns with a former co-worker, something positive will transpire.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 An interesting concept will get you thinking about different ways to use your money to bring about favorable changes.A partnership will enhance your prospects.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 Use your intelligence to come up with an alternative that will work to your benefit.Don\u2019t give in to someone trying to pressure you into something you don\u2019t need.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Look over your personal papers, negotiate contracts or invest your money in something concrete.Refuse to give in to emotional spending and don\u2019t try to buy someone\u2019s love.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 A change proposed by others will not live up to expectations.Take the smart route and wait for evidence that supports the promises being made.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 You\u2019ll receive the help you need if you ask for it.Much can be accomplished if you are disciplined and ready to implement the changes required to get what you want.A job prospect looks promising.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 Take a moment to digest and react to what\u2019s happening.Problems with peers, relatives or an employer should be noted and dealt with before they grow worse.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 You are ready to take on the world.Stand tall, trust in your abilities and don\u2019t for a minute let someone else take over your interests.Opportunity is within reach.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 Changes are taking place behind closed doors.Consider what\u2019s happening and refuse to be left out.Offer insight that will make others take note and invite you to join in.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 How you help others will make a difference.You can let someone take advantage of you or you can set the standard, make the rules and ensure that you are treated fairly.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 Beware of anyone pushing you to make an abrupt change.Taking on too many expenses to please someone will cause more stress, making matters worse.Offer only what you can afford.THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018 Embark on a voyage of pointed discovery By Phillip Alder Samuel Johnson, one of the greatest English authors of the 18th century, wrote, \u201cIn all pointed sentences, some degree of accuracy must be sacrificed to conciseness.\u201d Bridge columns in newspapers must be concise, but one hopes that does not result in a loss of accuracy \u2014 maybe just the omission of some secondary analysis.In today\u2019s deal, South must go on a voyage of pointed discovery.He is in four spades.West starts the defense with three rounds of hearts, everyone following.How should South continue?North might have opened two no-trump, but he had too many quacks for my taste.However, then he was clearly worth the jump-raise to four spades.South starts with three top losers: two hearts and one diamond.He must find the spade queen to make his contract.Count the points.Dummy has 19, and declarer has 8.That leaves 13 for the defenders, but thus far only 7 have been seen in the West hand.Either defender could hold the spade queen.So, is it a guess?Maybe .and maybe not.At trick four, South should play a diamond from the board to his jack.Here, West will presumably win the trick with his ace and return a minor.Now East is known to have the spade queen because West would have opened the bidding with that card in addition to his other honors.If East turned up with the diamond ace, declarer would have to guess the location of the spade queen.But that would only happen in real life, not in a teaching deal! 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