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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 Monday , October 29, 2018 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Fitch Bay home to a new National Healing Forest Page 3 Fourth edition of Foire Diversité Emploi hosted in Sherbrooke Page 5 Sawyerville Elementary getting some fresh air Take Me Outside Day.Cross Country Run Terry Fox Run Since the beginning of the year, students have had fun participating in many different physical activities such as: Health and Fitness Day, Soccer Tournament, Terry Fox Run, Walk-A-Thon, Cross Country Run, and Take Me Outside Day.Providing our students with as many opportunities as possible to be active is a priority for Sawyerville Elementary.City adopts $119 million capital expenditures budget Record Staff The City of Sherbrooke has adopted a capital expenditures budget of roughly $119 million in 2019, an almost $20 million increase from 2018.Th budget earmarks $105 million for City projects, while more than $13 million will be dedicated to Hydro-Sher- brooke projects.City Council met in extraordinary session Friday and adopted the budget related only to fixed assets for the next three years.The operational budget will be adopted in December.\"This is a first,\u201d said Mayor Steve Lussier.\u201cThis way of presenting the capital budget first will not only allow us to anticipate the major investments we have to make in our infrastructure for the coming years, but will also allow us to apply for grants earlier with the provincial and federal governments.\" Of the approved $118 738 600 inex- penditures, $9.6 million will be drawn from the City's working capital, $3.1 million will be paid in cash, $70.6 million will come from a borrowing by-law, and $935,000 was drawn from other financial resources.The City's financial share is therefore $84,254,920, while $34,483,680 comes from third parties, mostly in the form of grants.Most of the approved budget is devoted to major economic development projects.Around $30.5 million is earmarked for the construction of the new Grandes-Fourches Bridge.Sherbrooke will receive a contribution of $26M from Quebec for the project.A call for tenders should go out in 2019 for construction that will end no later than 2020.CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 Ben by Daniel Shelton Weather TODAY: SHOWERS HIGH OF 6 LOW OF -2 TUESDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 2 LOW OF -5 WEDNESDAY: SNOW OR RAIN HIGH OF 6 LOW OF 4 THURSDAY: CLOUDY, SHOWERS HIGH OF 7 LOW OF 4 FRIDAY: RAIN HIGH OF 9 LOW OF 3 Page 2 Monday, October 29, 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: $125.00 1 month web only: $11.25 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.Senior\u2019s Day celebration in Potton On Wednesday, October 24, the Mis- sisquoi North Volunteer Centre (CABMN) Senior Service Coordinators, Monique Gilbert and Angelle Laplume assisted by Trish Wood, in collaboration with the Municipalities of Potton and Bolton-Est celebrated, Senior\u2019s Day highlighting the importance seniors play in every community.The event gave the opportunity to share quality time together while learning, exchanging and partaking in a variety of activities.The event took place in the Council Room at the Mansonville Town Hall and included a free meal (cold buffet) prepared by Epicerie Jacques Ducharme.Seniors were invited to take part in the following activities throughout the day: 9:30 to 10:15am-Wake up activity with an introduction to Tai Chi/QiGong courtesy of Lolita Dalpe, certified instructor, 10:30am to noon a Digital workshop to help seniors to improve their computer skills, smart phone, tablet and other technological components was offered by Robert Gagnon.Before the free lunch, speeches were made by Potton Mayor, Jacques Marcoux, Bolton-Est Pro Mayor, Pierre Piché and Mable Hastings, CABMN Executive Director.The three were quick to praise the hard work and contribution made to every community by the seniors who give so generously of their time.The Municipal Representatives expressed their pride in collaborating in this wonderful event.Trish Wood, Community Organizer for Potton Township also shared information about upcoming exercise programming in the community.After the free lunch, the sessions continued from 12:45 to 1:30pm with a demonstration and free trial of an electric bike at the Park Manson animated by \u201cLa Bouffee d\u2019air,\u201d (Lucie Blanchard).From 1:30 to 2:15 was a workshop on balance and the risk of falls offered by Gisele Lessard (Physical Therapist assistant) from the CIUSSSE Memphremagog.The day ended with a wrap-up coffee hour from 2:30 to 3:30pm where all who participated were able to discuss their experiences, review and share information about the day.Officer Steeve Cote from the Quebec Provincial Police (QPP) joined those at the coffee hour for discussion and to answer questions in regards to a variety of subjects as raised by participants.Targeted for seniors 65 and over, many of those present for the event were in their 80\u2019s.The group was active, inspiring and enthusiastic.I had the privilege of joining those who took part in the electric bike demonstration with \u201cLa Boufee d\u2019air.\u201d The terrific job done by Lucie Blanchard, a retired Phys.Ed.Teacher and co-owner of the electric bike rental company located on Rue Principale in Mansonville, and her ability to put the participants at ease and to assure them of her support made many feel comfortable in trying a bike.\u201cI never thought I\u2019d be doing this,\u201d shared Sheila Kerr who participated in the session.\u201cI am so happy that I did it!\u201d There were many who gave the electric bikes a try and all who did were quite impressed by the experience.The expression on the faces as many effortlessly came up a hill and made the corner in full speed was priceless! For Monique Gilbert and Angelle Laplume, organizers, the day was a great success.\u201cAfter a long and full day of activities, I am sure that all of those who participated had a good night\u2019s sleep,\u201d said Gilbert.\u201cAs organizers, we appreciate their participation, that of those who animated the sessions as well as the support of our partners.\u201d Mable Hastings The Scoop PHOTOS: MABLE HASTINGS Marie Jeanne Fidler trying out the electric bikes Sheila Kerr who also tried out the electric bike and loved it Potton Mayor Jacques Marcoux and Bolton-Est Pro Mayor, Pierre Piché proudly welcomed the seniors who attended the Senior\u2019s Day celebration. By Gordon Lambie Earlier this month, Terry Loucks of Fitch Bay became one of a growing number of people across Canada to commit his land to the National Healing Forest Initiative, a grassroots movement focused on dedicating green space throughout the country to healing and reconciliation with indigenous peoples.Loucks, 70, said that the decision came after long reflection over how best to see his property serve the world after he dies.\u201cI have no children and I have been looking for many years into how to leave this legacy,\u201d the Fitch Bay resident said, explaining that he had already begun a process with groups like the Appalachian corridor or Memphremagog Conservation when he heard about the National Healing Forest project.\u201cGoing through these big organizations is very complicated and lengthy,\u201d he added, \u201cbut in this case the only requirement, really, is to have a sign with their website and logo and a blurb about residential schools.\u201d The National Healing Forest Initiative is the creation of geologist Peter Croal and Indiginous lawyer Patricia Stirbys, and was born out of the events surrounding the release of the report from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada in 2015, which offered the country a deeper look at the past and ongoing impacts of the Indian residential school system.Croal, whose work has led him to work closely with indigenous communities across Canada and in different parts of the world for the last 35 years, said that the idea came to him while on a healing walk in Ottawa with thousands of others prior to the report\u2019s release.\u201cDuring that walk I was thinking, what can I do, as a citizen, about reconciliation?\u201d The geologist said, explaining that the idea of a healing forest network just popped into his head as he walked.He said that he then turned and shared the sudden inspiration with the woman walking next to him at that moment.\u201cShe said, \u201cI would like to help.\u201d I did- n\u2019t even know her name at that point,\u201d Croal said, pointing out that the woman, Stirbys, would go on to be a great partner in inspiring communities and individuals across the country to think about dedicating spaces to the work of reconciliation and healing.\u201cIt was very cool,\u201d Croal added, reflecting on the serendipity of the moment.In talking with The Record about their project, both Croal and Stirbys were very clear that although the project encourages groups to dedicate forests, gardens, or green spaces as places for healing, learning, sharing, and reflection about Canada\u2019s history and the legacy of Indian residential schools, every group is free to take that mission on in its own way.\u201cPatricia and I have no authority, it is a community-driven, grassroots thing,\u201d Croal said, noting that although the team has paired up with a graphic artist to design a kind of logo and specific signage, even that isn\u2019t specifically required.\u201cThe only thing that we ask is that it is focused on healing, focused on respect, and focused on reconciliation.\u201d \u201cIt can be really anything that the community group wants it to be,\u201d Stir- bys said, offering the example that a community could build a playground in memory of the children lost in residential schools.\u201cIt doesn\u2019t have to be a forest, even, although preferably there would be at least one tree because it is meant to join, tree to tree to tree, across Canada.\u201d So far, just through word of mouth, the initiative has inspired the dedication of four forests, with one in Edmonton, one in Winnipeg, one in Perth, Ontario, and the one that Loucks has set up in Fitch Bay.Although each has its own take on the model, the Fitch Bay forest is distinctive in that it represents the first dedication of privately owned land.\u201cI am a very private person, but I am doing this for the public,\u201d Loucks said, sharing that Croal and Stirbys\u2019 mission spoke to him.\u201cIt's small gesture, but for me it was a big one,\u201d he said, adding that he hopes the action will help inspire others to similarly take action on the recommendations of the TRC report.\u201cThe healing process goes on forever, really\u201d the Fitch Bay resident said, explaining that even if the dedication was simpler from a bureaucratic point of view, there is a heavy history that comes with learning about Canada\u2019s treatment of its indigenous peoples over the years.\u201cIt certainly was a learning experience,\u201d he said, noting that he worked with several different individuals from different indigenous communities to plan the local dedication.Croal said that this kind of consultation is recommended, although not enforced.\u201cThat\u2019s to avoid white people just saying this is a good thing for First Nations, which is a horrible model,\u201d the geologist said, noting that every group so far has followed that recommendation.Just as there are no rules about what makes a healing forest, there are no strict directions for how the space is to be used.Looking ahead, however, Loucks said that he is already planning to develop a clear entrance and signage, and a Facebook page where people interested in coming to the forest can reach out.For more information on the Fitch Bay National Healing Forest call (819) 437-5493 or search for the page of the same name on Facebook.For more on the work of the National Healing Forests Initiative, check out https://www.nation- alhealingforests.com Monday, October 29, 2018 Page 3 \u201cIt can be really anything that the community group wants it to be,\u201d Stirbys said LOCAL NEWS The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Capital expenditures budget CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 Investments in roads and underground infrastructure will reach some $30 million in 2019.The hydroelectric system requires investments of $13.2 million, including $2.1 million for a network development project.Other major economic development projects planned for 2019 include the extension of René- Lévesque Blvd and $2.2 million was granted to the Well South project, for temporary parking, a rail crossing and professional fees.Over a three-year period, the City expects to spend about $40 million on the Well South revitalization project.An amount of $ 857,000 has been set aside in the 2019 budget for Sherbrooke Airport.This amount is intended for the improvement of the taxiway, the repair of cracks and the maintenance of sumps.In the envelope related to active transportation infrastructure, $1.8 million will be earmarked for the establishment of a multifunctional link along 12th Avenue and $600,000 will be used to build a bridge over the Saint-François River, next to the Jof- fre Bridge.An amount of $750,000 will be allocated for the development of the pedestrian network and $250,000 for the development of the bicycle network.Council chose not to allocate any amount to Destination Sherbrooke for the year 2019.The organization will have to settle for its remaining budget of $830,000.There will be no new mural in the months to come and other recreational tourism projects of the paramunicipal organization (for example the renovation of the Winter Jail or the Parcours project) will have to be put on the hold.Capital expenditures are expected to increase to $140.6 million in 2020 but decrease to $114 million by 2021.Fitch Bay home to a new National Healing Forest COURTESY TERRY LOUCKS From the dedication ceremony at the Fitch Bay National Healing Forest: from left to right: Michelle Dubois, Liz O'Bomsawin, Patricia Stirbys, Paul Carignan, and Terry Loucks Follow The Sherbrooke Record on Facebook and Twitter! sherbrookerecord @recordnewspaper Page 4 Monday , October 29 , 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Support the local businesses, services & professionals who serve our area where you live, work and play! 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In partnership to help you invest for your future TIM GODDARD BRANCH MANAGER RICK TRACY MUTUAL FUNDS DEALING REPRESENTATIVE GLOBAL MAXFIN INVESTMENTS INC.151 Queen Street, Sherbrooke \u2022 819-569-5666 \u201cLocals serving locals for more than 20 years.\u201d Familiprix 2462 in Mansonville offers conference on eczema On November 14 at 6:00pm, Pharmacist, Cathy Riendeau from the Familiprix 2462 in Mansonville will be offering a free conference on the topic of Eczema.WebMD defines Eczema as: \u201cIt\u2019s sometimes called \"the itch that rashes,\" because the itching usually comes first.This group of skin rashes may first appear in babies and toddlers, becoming drier and flaky in older children.Adults may see scaly, leathery patches or stubborn hand eczema.Atopic dermatitis is a common, often-inherited form, but there are other types and many treatments.\u201d Riendeau will offer a bilingual session, free of charge and participants will receive a gift bag of sample products.Feedback from other sessions offered by the Pharmacist in the past have indicated that Riendeau is very thorough, knowledgeable and helpful in finding the best products to take care of the patients specific needs.The session is sure to be informative and may shed some light on a topic that affects many people including children.\u201cServing the public and answering health questions is a big part of our job,\u201d explained Riendeau who, alongside David Rousseau are the two pharmacists at the Mansonville location.\u201cI want to share knowledge of topics that I feel will benefit our clientele and we all know that knowledge is power.Getting a treatment that works and properly dealing with Eczema is important.\u201d If you would like more information or to sign up for this conference, contact Cathy Riendeau at 316 Rue Principale, Mansonville, (579)441-8181 (closes at 7pm).Mable Hastings The Scoop PHOTO BY MABLE HASTINGS The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, October 29, 2018 Page 5 Join in saying thank you to our veterans They were sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, friends and neighbours.They were a new generation of teachers, doctors, lawyers, farmers and businessmen who set aside their hopes and dreams to fight for our freedom.The Record would like you to join us in paying tribute to the many Township- pers who served their country in time of war.Send a photo of a veteran(s) in your family at the age they were at the time they served and a brief description, to allow Townshippers to say a collective thank you.The Record will publish a special section November 8 on Townshippers\u2019 contribution to the war effort.Send photos before November 1 to classad@sherbrookerecord.com PHOTO OF YOUNG CANADIAN SOLDIER Name: Hometown: Age when enlisted: Regiment: Served: A few words about him: If your business or organization would like to recognize veterans in the special section, please contact one of our sales representatives at 819-569-9525 CHUS Foundation\u2019s Au Cœur de la Vie\u2019 Record Staff The Fondation du CHUS and Radio- Canada is inviting the public to watch the 7th edition of its Au Coeur De La Vie event, this year hosted by Jean-François Breau, on Friday, Nov.16 from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.on Ici Radio- Canada Télé.The traditional formula is back this year, with the show broadcast in its entirely from the Carrefour de l'Estrie.Jean-François Breau will host, along with Valérie Sirois and Émilie Richard, to help track donations and learn about patients and medical teams.Musical performances by Caracol, Arthur l\u2019aventurier, Auguste, Melrose King, Pascal Allard, and Breau will serve as entertainment.The show will also feature personal stories of young patients struggling with serious health issues.The show will also be broadcast live on the ICI Estrie Facebook page (facebook.com/iciestrie) and on the website Radio-Canada.ca/aucoeurdelavie.CHUS Foundation donations make it possible to fund various projects to improve patient care and services, mainly through the acquisition of specialized equipment and the support of research.This year's goal has been set at $5.5 million.To donate online (safely): jedonneen- ligne.org/fondationchus Donations can also be made by telephone at 819 820-6450 and at 819 820- 6433 on Friday, Nov.16 between 7 and 9 p.m.during the show.Au Cœur De La Vie is the annual media evening benefiting the Fondation du CHUS.Since 2012, it has shed light on health professionals and techniques that make a difference for patients and offers moving and inspiring stories.Saint-Vincent closes parking area Revord Staff As of Oct.25, for a period of four weeks, the parking area for users, visitors and volunteers located near the boiler room at the CHSLD Saint- Vincent accommodation center will be inaccessible.The closure of this section of the parking lot will allow for excavation work at the facility.Fences and temporary signage have been installed and anyone going to the institution is encouraged to pay particular attention to the signage in place.Fourth edition of Foire Diversité Emploi hosted in Sherbrooke By Emilie Hackett Special to the Record Actions interculturelles will be hosting its fourth annual edition of the Foire Diversité Emploi (FDE) in Sherbrooke on Friday, Nov.2 and Saturday, Nov.3.Held at the Centre de foires de Sherbrooke, near the Walmart Super- centre, more than 60 exhibitors will gather at the FDE, including Cabico and the Canadian Armed Forces.The event is free of charge, and will be happening from 1 p.m.to 6 p.m.on Friday and from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.on Saturday.The FDE brings together 80 companies and organizations, 5,500 job offers on site and online, 15 interactive workshops, a multilingual zone for networking, free services to facilitate job searches, and entrepreneurial opportunities.Although the workshops are only offered in French this year, the FDE said there will be bilingual staff on site to help participants navigate the multilingual zone and help them write their resume.Mohamed Soulami, president of Actions interculturelles, explained that \u201cwe all have a role to play to promote economic growth in the Eastern Townships and in Quebec.It is together, from organizations to businesses to politicians, that we can overcome Quebec\u2019s labour shortage.\u201d The event promotes access to employment for immigrants, youth under the age of 25, and experienced employees over the age of 55.However, potential English-speaking employees will also find catered activities and workshops.For example, there will be a multilingual zone in the Fair which will offer potential employees who speak both English and French to test their language proficiency.They will then be able to send these results to employers on site who are asking for proficient English and French speakers for vacant jobs.There will be a variety of exhibitors and job offers, including employers seeking proficient English-speaking employees, which can be consulted at http://www.aide.org/chercheurs. Remembrance Day is upon us and this year marks a notable milestone in a commemoration noted for its milestones.Nov.11, 2018, will be the centennial of the Armistice, the pact that ended the First World War.(In reality and retrospect, the cessation of fighting in 1918 was simply a 20-year truce before a second, even more widespread, bloody and catastrophic conflict was engaged.) One hundred years after the War to End All Wars (a now-sardonic label attributed to science fiction genius H.G.Wells), what does the four-year nightmare actually mean to Canadians?Is it now time to move on and leave it to historians to continue to try to make sense of it all?Indeed, one of Canada\u2019s most esteemed popular historians dares to venture into such fraught territory.Christopher Moore, a regular columnist in magazine (formerly), posits the following in a piece titled \u201cThe last end of the Great War\u201d: \u201cCan the First World War finally cease to be a living, traumatic presence?Perhaps it is ready to join the Napoleonic Wars or the War of 1812, which are still important and fascinating landmarks but are no longer felt so viscerally.\u201d Moore lauds Canadian historians for rigorously exploring the events and personalities of the war, and, in fact, so does the latest issue of magazine with its cover page headline: \u201cThe War Ends.\u201d Stories include a look at the last Canadian killed in the war, a colourization project for vintage photographs, and a thoughtful analysis by historian and First World War specialist Tim Cook on how the war shaped Canada.Cook is also the curator of the permanent First World War exhibit at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.Last week the museum launched a new exhibit entitled Victory 1918 - the Last Hundred Days, devoted to the string of battles that led to the end of the war on Nov.11, most of which cost of the lives of scores of Canadians That exhibit, the museum says, concludes its commemoration of the First World War Centenary.(It should be noted La Citadelle in Quebec City has a fine standing exhibit in the Royal 22nd Regiment museum, as well as a new one: Armistice 1918, Memories of Wartime.) There always has been an almost willful myth-making attached to the impact of the Great War on Canada, to somehow justify and glorify the wanton sacrifice of 66,349 Canadians, three-quarters of whom were less than 32 years old, and 172,000 wounded, bodily and mentally, most damaged for life.For example, it\u2019s almost a canon of Canadian historical interpretation that the slaughter at Vimy Ridge in April, 1917, constituted the forging of Canada as a nation, cutting the apron strings with Britain.The majestic, moving monument on the site is a testament to the enormity of the price paid on that hill in France.On the other hand, the Conscription Crisis, brought about by the need to supply Canadian cannon fodder in France, resulted in days of bloody rioting and four deaths in the streets of Quebec City, in April, 1918.English-speaking troops were brought in by train to suppress the uprising by French-Canadians opposed to being forced to fight the British Empire\u2019s imperialistic spat with Germany.The Conscription Crisis had an enduring impact on English-French relations in Canada, and stands as one of French Canada\u2019s most bitter grievances.The scar of the crisis would be torn open, though not as violently, in the Second World War.The last surviving Canadian First World War veteran who saw combat, Charles Laking, of Toronto, died 13 years ago, at age 106.The living link with the horrors of the past was thereby severed.We hear of veterans who never would talk about what they did in the war, out of fear of stirring the trauma, or just because it was all too senseless for words.Maybe there\u2019s something to that.The First World War happened, and there will always be cause to mourn the incalculable loss to a young nation, but is it time, a century on, to lay the national grief to rest?EDITORIAL Page 6 Monday , October 29 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record The last surviving Canadian First World War veteran who saw combat, Charles Laking, of Toronto, died 13 years ago, at age 106.DEAR EDITOR: Abunch of friends and I took Betty out on the town for dinner and a movie.Sounds pretty simple, but when you\u2019re in a wheelchair, you first have to think things through and sometimes, you don\u2019t even bother because there are so many environmental barriers, why get our hopes up.This time we took the time to inform ourselves and we were very pleased we did.By contacting La Maison Du Cinema 24 hours before the movie you want to see, they will move the film to one of their accessible theatres.WOW! People need to know that.And, the person accompanying the friend in the wheelchair gets free admission to the movie.There is a free disabled parking spot directly in front of the cinema and there is no barrier to enter through the front door.Inside the theatre room is an open space at the front for a wheelchair to park.For dinner, we went to Caffucino, right at the corner of Wellington and King.Again, when you ask, you discover there is an accessible door from the side, off the terrace.What a difference accessibility makes! We want to acknowledge both the Caffucino and La Maison du Cinema for allowing us the opportunity to have a fantastic girls night out with our beloved Betty! 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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 Peter Black Submitted by Tamera Hadlock For many people when November comes around, the dread of waking up to a street full of white stuff, is close to mind, however; for me, as the cooler days, the falling leaves, and the frosted over car windows drift in (pun intended) this time of year, my thoughts turn to my favorite winter sport, Curling.Although when I speak to people about this sport, there is a large majority that will say that they need to be woken up from a deep sleep when they watch a game.But I always tell them to at least try the sport once before they voice their judgement.I can almost guarantee that once someone has played a game and put in 100 %, they will change their tune on whether or not curling is a physical sport.The next day, you will feel muscles that you didn\u2019t realize you had, and perhaps you may just want to learn a little bit more about the sport.My first experience with Curling was when I was just a pre-teen.My parents both curled and it just seemed natural that my brother and I join them at one point.I played for many years, and had many enjoyable moments on the ice.Of course back then, the equipment wasn\u2019t as advanced as now, and I remember sweeping with a husk broom.Later on, as with everything the broom did advance, as the problem with losing some of the particles on the ice became an issue.Although I did enjoy using this broom, there are advantages with the newer broom.They are also so much lighter in weight now, it makes it easier to make a difference when sweeping.When you begin to curl, you would normally start in the lead or second position, and with this, having a good broom makes the game much more enjoyable, as most of the game you will be sweeping.I also recall making some good friends while curling as it is very much a team sport and unlike many other sports, there is a great deal of sportsmanship with Curling.And when going out on Bonspiels you have the opportunity to meet others outside of your community and exchanging club pins makes for an even closer bond.Each year, you look forward to seeing these people and challenging each other to yet another intense bonspiel.Not only can curling be a physical activity, it also challenges your brain.There are many strategies with this game and learning to read the ice can take a new player some time to conquer.Even knowing when to sweep and for what reason that you do this, takes some understanding.Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects, is discovering what weight to throw the stone.Sweepers can help a stone, but the knowledge of having the perfect weight is a game changer.Lots will chuckle when watching a game as the skips yell at the top of their lungs to the sweepers.You can\u2019t be shy as a skip, that is for sure, however; the game does depend on the stone going to the right spot.An experienced skip knows what shot he or she will need to do several shots ahead.And with a team that are well in sync with one another, they are very hard to beat.My memories of curling are all happy ones, and after a break of a few years, the adult league is just as enjoyable as the junior league.So the next time you think of taking a snooze during a curling game on the television, perhaps you should go to your local club and learn to throw a few stones, you may just be surprised.Until then, Hurry hard, and keep your feet on the ice.Local Sports To conclude the weekend, the Bishop\u2019s women\u2019s hockey team travelled to the University of New Hampshire and grabbed a 6-1 win on Saturday night.Monday , October 29, 2018 Page 7 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com CALLING ALL ARTISTS AND ARTISANS The Record will publish a special section on November 9 listing all the Christmas Craft Bazaars and Shows in the area.Artists, artisans, churches, schools, individuals, send your listing to The Record by November 6 to classad@sherbrookerecord.com to promote your event.For information, call 819-569-9525 only $10 (taxes incl.) add a photo for an additional $10 Listings must be paid in advance.We accept visa or mastercard.Triple win for the Gaiters on a quiet weekend By Emilie Hackett Special to the Record Several Gaiters got to rest as only the men\u2019s lacrosse, women\u2019s hockey, and men\u2019s basketball teams played over the weekend.The Gaiters who did play worked hard and brought home three wins.The men\u2019s basketball team travelled to Quebec City for their penultimate exhibition weekend before the RSEQ season begins.Facing the Memorial Seahawks, the Gaiters defeated the Newfoundland and Labrador team 88-72 on Friday, Oct.26.They will wrap up their preseason next weekend with two exhibition games in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, taking on Bentley University on Thursday, Nov.1, and Saint Anselm College on Friday, Nov.2.Playing the final regular season game for any fall team at Bishop\u2019s this weekend, the men\u2019s lacrosse team defeated the Carleton Ravens 19-5 on Saturday, Oct.27.Despite a sluggish start, the Gaiters scored 14 goals in the second half, with hat tricks from Sam Firth and Gabriel Chamberlain, four goals by Joel Wright, and a surprise goal by senior midfielder Samuel Marceau, the first of his career.The decisive win secured the Gaiters a fifth place in the CUFLA East standings, which will force them to travel to the second-place team next Saturday, either the McGill Redmen or Trent Excalibur.McGill and Trent battled on Sunday afternoon in Peterbor- ough, Ontario, to determine which team would place first in the standings.To conclude the weekend, the Bishop\u2019s women\u2019s hockey team travelled to the University of New Hampshire and grabbed a 6-1 win on Saturday night.The Gaiters will face Bentley University next, on Nov.10 at 4 p.m.in Waltham, MA.Bishop\u2019s is currently second in the ACHA Division II East Region standings.Ultimately, the top six teams from each region will receive invitations to the 2019 ACHA National Championships, set to take place in Frisco, Texas in March 2019.The men\u2019s rugby team will most likely be travelling to Montreal to face either Concordia or McGill in the RSEQ semi finals.The Gaiters\u2019 fate rests in the hands of the McGill vs.Sherbrooke game, happening at 3 p.m.on Sunday, Oct.28.CREDIT: CLARE WEBB Lacrosse captain Joel Wright (#73) scored four goals against Carleton on Saturday.For the love of Curling Page 8 Monday, October 29, 2018 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record RATES and DEADLINES: 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MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2018 Today is the 302nd day of 2018 and the 38th day of autumn.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1929, the New York Stock Exchange crashed in what came to be called \u201cBlack Tuesday,\u201d marking the beginning of the Great Depression.In 1966, the newly formed National Organization for Women held its first national conference.In 1969, the first connection on ARPANET (the precursor to the internet) was made between computers at UCLA and Stanford Research Institute.In 2004, European leaders signed the first constitution of the European Union.In 2015, China announced the end of its one-child policy after 35 years.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Fanny Brice (1891-1951), singer/comedian; Bill Mauldin (1921-2003), cartoonist; Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (1938- ), Liberian president; Bob Ross (1942-1995), painter/instructor; Richard Dreyfuss (1947- ), actor; Lee Child (1954- ), author; Dan Castel- laneta (1957- ), actor; David Remnick (1958- ), journalist/editor; Joely Fisher (1967- ), actress; Winona Ryder (1971- ), actress; Gabrielle Union (1972- ), actress; Ben Foster (1980- ), actor; India Eisley (1993- ), actress.TODAY\u2019S FACT: Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is Africa\u2019s first female elected head of state.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1960, Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) made his professional boxing debut, winning a six-round decision over Tunney Hunsaker.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cHumor is really laughing off a hurt, grinning at misery.\u201d \u2014 Bill Mauldin TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 77 \u2014 age of astronaut John Glenn when the space shuttle Discovery launched on this day in 1998, making Glenn the oldest person ever to travel in space.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between full moon (Oct.24) and last quarter moon (Oct.31).Datebook On October 2, 2018 District Deputy Grand Master #5 James MacKay installed officers of Victoria #16 at their hall in Coaticook.Lunch was served prior to meeting.DDGM#5 Lloyd Smith presented Officers for Installation to our DDGM James MacKay.They were given the \u201cObligation\u201d then seated.Noble Grand-Elect Arnold MacKeage was presented to James, instructed by James, given his collar and then seated.Acting DDG Marshal Dorothy then presented Vice Grand-Elect Lloyd to DDG Warden, Ernestine.He was instructed then he was back to Marshal.Secretary-Elect Ernestine was presented to DDG Secretary Dorothy for instruction.She received her regalia from Lloyd.Acting DDG Treasurer Ernestine then instructed Treasurer Dorothy and she was given her regalia, then seated.DDG Marshal Lloyd then escorted Appointed Officers to the floor where DDGM James gave them their instructions.They were then given their regalia and seated.Lloyd, after the Prayer, declared all present to be installed.Congratulations were exchanged.Then DDGM James gave NG the Password to give to members.James also brought \u201cGreetings\u201d from Grand Lodge, those Officers and his own personal greetings.He said he hopes we have a good year and thanked the lodge for all courtesies.No further business, NG Arnold closed lodge \u201cin form\u201d.Alexandra Odd Fellows # 59, of Ayer\u2019s Cliff, went through the same ceremony on October 9, 2018 at the home of Evelyn Keeble.DDGM #5, James MacKay was on hand.Noble Grand-Elect was Evelyn Keeble.Vice-Grand-Elect was Lloyd Smith; Secre- tary-Elect Ernestine Whipple; and Trea- surer-Elect Arnold MacKeage.Appointed Officers were Warden-Bar- bara Smith; RSNG; Dorothy Babbin; Chaplain, Lorinda Hadley and LSVG Jonathon Smith.Submitted by Ernestine Whipple Installation of some local lodges DDGM #5 James MacKay at Eaton Valley # 60, Sawyerville MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2018 Dear Annie: I\u2019ve always been great at gift-giving.I enjoy giving others things that they will thoroughly enjoy.But others are rarely as good at getting gifts for me.I don\u2019t think I should feel bad for being a little materialistic; I think everyone likes getting thoughtful presents.I recently read \u201cThe 5 Love Languages,\u201d which showed me that \u201creceiving gifts\u201d is a very valid desire.I know I can\u2019t control other people\u2019s actions, but is there some way I can make peace with always being the more thoughtful person in my relationships?\u2014 Gift-Giving Guru Dear Gift-Giving Guru: It\u2019s not only about asking others to speak your love language; it\u2019s about learning to understand theirs.Just because you enjoy giving thoughtful gifts doesn\u2019t mean your partner isn\u2019t equally thoughtful in other ways, such as the other four languages mentioned in Gary Chapman\u2019s book \u2014 words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service and physical touch.Encourage your partner to read the book, too, so you can share a better appreciation of each other\u2019s communication style.Dear Readers: I recently printed a letter from \u201cPut on the Back Burner,\u201d who had been dating a man for three months when he told her he needed to focus on helping his 17-year-old son, who was having legal troubles.I said that she shouldn\u2019t wait for him and that she deserves better treatment, but many people felt I was too harsh on the man.Read on.TOO HARSH: Though I agree \u201cPut on the Back Burner\u201d shouldn\u2019t wait for the man she was dating, I feel you judged him way too harshly.They only dated for three months; then, obviously, something really bad happened with his son.He needed to put all his energy into dealing with that situation and apparently felt it was too much to put on her so early in their relationship.When bad things happen, sometimes good people have to make hard choices.Though he did not break up with her in the best way, at least he was honest with her.He didn\u2019t ask her to wait.No telling how long he\u2019ll have to focus on whatever happened.But he isn\u2019t a villain at all.He seems like a good man, overwhelmed by bad circumstances \u2014 and a good father for focusing on his son when his son needs him.Thanks for listening.LOYAL READER: I read your column every day and enjoy it very much.I almost always agree with you.I\u2019ve learned a lot from you.Today you replied to \u201cPut on the Back Burner\u201d that her boyfriend was showing his \u201ctrue colors\u201d after an issue with his teenage son.I feel that you judged him too harshly without knowing the full situation.First of all, they had been dating for only three months.His son got into some kind of legal trouble and trouble at school.No clue what the issue was.Dad decided he must make the child his priority for the time being.Kudos to him! And he was honest with his lady friend.He did not simply \u201cghost\u201d her.Stinks for her, for them, for the relationship, but I\u2019m guessing the situation was pretty serious, needing all his time, attention and emotional energy.She probably shouldn\u2019t wait for him.But at least he didn\u2019t lead her on or even give her much hope.Better to find out in three months than in three years.Dear Loyal Reader: I received a dozen or so other letters echoing your sentiments.I concede that I may have been too harsh on that man.At least he was direct about his priorities.Thank you all 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.The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday , October 29, 2018 Page 9 Fluent in just one language Dear Annie Send your social notes to: classad@sherbrookerecord.com Even though the crowd was a little smaller this year, those that attended the annual Soup Supper at St.Anne\u2019s Church, Richmond on Friday evening, October 19, were amazed at the large choice of soups they could sample.This was followed by twelve different kinds of pies to taste.No one went away hungry.There were tables of Attic Treasures to look over where bargains were available and articles for a Silent Auction were also there and bids will be accepted until the Christmas Tea and Bazaar scheduled for Saturday, November 24.No fundraiser is put together without a lot of planning and then the variety of foods must be canvassed, donated and served to the guests.Friday night\u2019s event was no exception.The donated food arrived, thanks to the folks that volunteered it.Workers came out to prepare the tables and serve up the food.We are fortunate to have a group of very capable young folk to help out.And then the people of the community came out to enjoy it despite several other events that were also planned for that particular weekend.Sincere thanks go out to all those who helped out in any way to make this event a success.Submitted by Elizabeth Mastine and Jean Storry Soup Supper enjoyed in Richmond The seniors gathered at the Gertrude Scott Hall on October 23 for an afternoon of cards and a meal.Six tables of 500 were played: men\u2019s high Isobel Nelson (playing as a man), men\u2019s low: Keith Vintinner, women\u2019s high Monika Mosberger, women\u2019s low Doris Coates.A skunk prize was won by Robert Davis.The Club received a donation from the Tillotson Foundation to help pay the rental of the hall for our meetings.Thank you Pat for arranging this donation.Pat gave the blessing.A delicious meal of spaghetti, caesar salad and garlic toast with date squares for dessert was on the menu.Thank you Gloria, Tina and David.Four Bishop\u2019s students helped serve and do clean up.Their help was much appreciated.The Christmas party will be held on December 4.Prizes were won by Lise Provencher, Renaud Provencher, Elvera Patterson, Kay Hartwell and Greta Nish.The next meeting is November 6.Submitted by Glenda Huff Lennoxville Golden Agers 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 Monday , October 29, 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 Monday, October 29, 2018 PAG E 11 classad@sherbrookerecord.com The Record 035 For Rent CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE! www.sherbrookerecord .com 145 Miscellaneous Services L E N N O X V I L L E PLUMBING.Domestic repairs and water refiners.Call Norman Walker at 819-563-1491.150 Computers Make your classified stand out, add a photo for $10.per day.Deadline: 2 days before publication.Drop by our office in Sherbrooke or Knowlton.819-569- 9525.classad@ sherbrookerecord.com 190 Cars For Sale CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE! www.sherbrookerecord .com 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 By America\u2019S Test Kitchen Ground beef chili is way more convenient than chili made with whole chunks of meat, but a truly great version requires a few tricks.To keep the meat moist and tender, we treated it with salt and baking soda.Both ingredients helped the meat hold on to moisture, so it stayed juicy and didn\u2019t shed liquid during cooking, which would water down the chili.We also simmered the meat for 90 minutes to fully tenderize it.We made a simple but deeply flavoured homemade chili powder, bolstered that with canned chipotles, and cooked both in the fat rendered by the beef to bloom the flavours of the fat-soluble spices throughout the dish.This chili is intensely flavoured and should be served with tortilla chips and/or white rice and your favourite chili garnishes, such as lime wedges, chopped cilantro, and minced onion.Diced avocado, sour cream, and shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese are also good options for garnishing.BEST GROUND BEEF CHILI Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 2 hours, 45 minutes 2 pounds of 85 per cent lean ground beef 2 tablespoons plus 2 cups water Salt and pepper 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 6 dried ancho chilies, stemmed, seeded, and torn into 1 inch pieces 1 ounce tortilla chips, crushed (1/4 cup) 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon ground coriander 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped fine 3 garlic cloves, minced 1-2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chili in adobo sauce 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans 2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons cider vinegar Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 275 F.Toss beef with 2 tablespoons water, 11/2 teaspoons salt, and baking soda in bowl until thoroughly combined.Set aside for 20 minutes.Meanwhile, toast anchos in Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 4 to 6 minutes, reducing heat if anchos begin to smoke.Transfer to food processor and let cool.Add tortilla chips, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, coriander, oregano, thyme, and 2 teaspoons pepper to food processor with anchos and process until finely ground, about 2 minutes.Transfer mixture to bowl.Process tomatoes and their juice in now-empty work bowl until smooth, about 30 seconds.Heat oil in now-empty pot over medium- high heat until shimmering.Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes.Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.Add beef and cook, stirring to break meat up into 1/4 inch pieces, until beef is browned and fond begins to form on pot bottom, 12 to 14 minutes.Add ancho mixture and chipotle; cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.Add tomato puree, remaining 2 cups water, beans and their liquid, and sugar.Bring to boil, scraping bottom of pot to loosen any browned bits.Cover, transfer to oven, and cook until meat is tender and chili is slightly thickened, 11/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.Remove chili from oven and let stand, uncovered, for 10 minutes.Stir in any fat that has risen to top of chili, then add vinegar and season with salt to taste.Serve.(Chili can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; add water as needed when reheating to adjust consistency.) Nutrition information per serving: 387 calories; 189 calories from fat; 21 g fat (7 g saturated; 1 g trans fats); 77 mg cholesterol; 502 mg sodium; 23 g carbohydrate; 7 g fiber; 3 g sugar; 27 g protein.For more recipes, cooking tips and ingredient and product reviews, visit https://www.americas- testkitchen.com.Find more recipes like Ground Beef Chili in \u201cNew Essentials .\u201d (The Associated Press) The secret ingredient for creating a great chili Need a tractor?Find it in the classified section! (819) 569-9525 (450) 242-1188 Page 12 Monday , October 29, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Your Birthday MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2018 Speak up and make a difference.Make this a time to remember.Take mental and physical journeys to places that will allow your imagination to flourish and your plans to come to fruition.Put your differences aside and be kind, loving and helpful, regardless of how others act.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 Stay focused on what\u2019s important.Refuse to let anyone bait you into an argument.Expand your knowledge to gain insight into what\u2019s important.Romance is favored.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 Consider what others say, but don\u2019t act on what you hear.Go to the source to validate information you receive.Protect yourself against being misinterpreted and don\u2019t be a conduit for false information.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Share your feelings and thoughts with the people who will be affected by the decisions you make.Being open to change will help you clear up misconceptions.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 Do your own thing, instead of giving in to someone else\u2019s pressure.Put your energy into constructive projects that are geared toward self-improvement.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 Participate in events that will allow you to show off your skills, knowledge and experience.You\u2019ll make a good impression that will lead to an offer you cannot refuse.Romance is highlighted.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 Getting upset will not help a situation you face at home or work.Take care of your responsibilities and move on to something you enjoy doing.Physical activity will relieve stress.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 A change will do you good.Schedule a business trip or meeting, or sign up for a course that will add to your qualifications.A positive change will lead to solid relationships.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 Don\u2019t let others get you down.Put on a happy face and do something you enjoy.A good workout will help clear your head so that you can move forward with confidence.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 Share your feelings with a loved one.Make arrangements that will push you to get out more and participate in events that will help you advance.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 Watch your step.If you make a snap decision, you will end up regretting it.Don\u2019t take on too much or make promises you cannot keep.Don\u2019t disregard someone\u2019s complaints.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 If you say what\u2019s on your mind, positive change will result.Take control of whatever situation you face so that you can make a difference.Love and romance are encouraged.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 Personal improvement should be your focus.Taking better care of your health through proper diet and exercise will bring positive results in every aspect of life.MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2018 The lead can make such a difference By Phillip Alder Oscar Wilde wrote, \u201cThe advantage of the emotions is that they lead us astray, and the advantage of science is that it is not emotional.\u201d Archimedes, while on his \u201cEureka!\u201d run, apparently got quite emotional, but we know what Wilde meant.When you are on lead at the bridge table, unemotionally analyze the auction.Then, most of the time, you will find the best opening salvo \u2014 but not always.Look at today\u2019s West hand.What would you lead against three no-trump?North\u2019s move over one no-trump is debatable.Usually, when your maximum combined count is 25, do not look for game with balanced hands.In this instance, yes, if a 4-4 spade fit exists, game might be makable.But surely at least one of North\u2019s jacks will be worthless.Of course, to make me seem to be leading you astray, both jacks were useless, but when West led the club queen, South immediately claimed one club, four diamonds and four spades.This deal was played in three no- trump by South 10 times at Bridge Base Online.Three declarers were favored by the club-queen lead, but seven faced a heart start.What happened then?East took the first three tricks with his heart honors, West following suit with the two, three and five.Since West had always played his lowest heart, East read them as suit-preference signals for clubs.So, at trick four, he shifted to the club seven.Now South, in desperation, put up his king.West won with his ace and cashed his other two club honors and the heart 10 to defeat the contract by three tricks."]