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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 Wednesday , November 14, 2018 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Tractor theft thwarted in Coaticook Page 3 Magog relaxes winter night parking rules Page 5 New over?ow beds opening for long-term care in eastern sector By Gordon Lambie The CIUSSS de L\u2019Estrie CHUS, the Eastern Townships\u2019 regional healthcare establishment, announced the opening of 32 overflow beds in the eastern half of its coverage area on Tuesday.The beds, opened as a measure to help offset the pressure felt by emergency rooms across the region during the winter season, will be spread out across nine facilities in the communities of Sherbrooke, Richmond, Val- court, Windsor, East-Angus, Weedon, and Asbestos.\u201cWe made this decision based on the number of people waiting for long term care in short-term beds in Sherbrooke,\u201d said Sylvie Quenneville, Associate Director of the programme de soutien à l\u2019autonomie des personnes âgées (DP- SAPA) a program focused on supporting the autonomy of local seniors.\u201cThis opening of overflow beds will allow elderly people to leave hospital beds and Caroline Gadoury and Sylvie Quenneville in one of the lounges at Sherbrooke's Argyll pavillion that has been converted into a temporary overflow room.GORDON LAMBIE Breathing in tune: Québec\u2019s ?rst therapeutic choir for COPD By Emilie Hackett Special to the Record Singing is not just a hobby at the Research Centre on Aging (CdRV) in Sherbrooke.It is also a method of pulmonary rehabilitation for people affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Unconventional yet functional, choral singing significantly helps improve participants\u2019 medical treatments.Not only does the choir, called the Joyeux Lurons, provide non-medical support to its participants, involvement with the choir could help improve lung function while exercising cognitive abilities and improving the patients\u2019 quality of life.The research project has been put in place for Sherbrooke residents who are 50 years old and older, who live with COPD.The CrDV offers two two-hour sessions a week for a total of 12 weeks.It is funded by the Réseau provincial de recherche en adaptation-réadaptation (REPAR), physiotherapy professor-re- searcher Nicole Marquis\u2019s research fund, and the Vitae Foundation.Choral singing involves learning techniques to better manage the disease, such as controlled breathing, posture, and relaxation exercises, all while singing and having a pleasant time.\u201cIt\u2019s truly for fun.There is no need to have musical training or singing experience,\u201d explained Louise Drouin, a CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 Ben by Daniel Shelton Page 2 Wednesday , November 14, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Weather TODAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS HIGH OF -10 LOW OF -16 THURSDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF -5 LOW OF -8 FRIDAY: SNOW HIGH OF -2 LOW OF -5 SATURDAY: CLOUDY HIGH OF 1 LOW OF -11 SUNDAY: CLOUDY PERIODS HIGH OF -4 LOW OF -8 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.Hand-In-HandMore than a green house! Submitted by Martin Bessette for Tierra del fuego This funny looking house has a name.You might already know it though, it\u2019s Tierra del fuego.The name is intimately linked to the lifestyle and values of its inhabitants and community members.\u201cTierra del Fuego\u201d translates to \u201cLand of Fire\u201d in English.We are rooted to our land driven by environmental causes and interested in local affairs.As for the fire, it arises from our affirmative actions and creative ideas.Our goal is to offer a place for learning through skill-sharing, and by considering social and environmental matters to inspire our actions.Our intention is to share our time, energy and network as a way to foster community engagement.We are interested in learning from others' lived experiences, to help people in their projects, and to offer a space to help others develop healthy and happy lives.Tierra del fuego is a project that has been around since 2008, and here in the green house since 2009.Every year, the project is a little different as it grows like and with the people who participate in it.This community evolves as we learn new things.It is a shared project space, but also a home, so please note our event schedule to know a good time to come by.Want to have a different Christmas holiday ?Tierra del Fuego is offering a series of Christmas activities to support the effort of making a positive environmental impact even during the holidays.We will be hosting different bilingual activities during the month of November and December.You are invited to join us for any of the following upcoming workshops and activities.On November 18 we will be making \u201cBee's Wrap,\u201d an environmentally friendly alternative to using plastic wrap that uses beeswax, between 3:30 p.m.and 5:30 p.m.From November 25 to the 27 we invite you to donate your useless stuff for a gift exchange.Donations are accepted any time between 9 a.m.and 7 p.m.The exchange itself will take place on the 27, along with a workshop on reusable Christmas wrapping from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.On December 11 we will be making homemade Christmas Cards from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.Finally, on the afternoon of December 16, the Tierra del fuego community will be cooking up Vegan and Vegetarian versions of Traditional Christmas Dishes from 1p.m.to 5 p.m.If these activities, or just the community in general, are of interest to you, Don't hesitate to contact us by email at tierradelfuego.lennoxville@gmail.com, on Facebook page through the \u201cTierra del fuego Lennoxville\u201d page, or via our web site: www.tierradelfuegolen- noxville.weebly.com Hope to meet you, Your neighbour, Martin CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 be admitted to long term care centres better adapted to their needs.\u201d Quenneville pointed out that this action serves the main purpose of getting seniors who need long term care into the proper facility sooner, but also frees up space in emergency and hospital environments that become overcrowded during the winter every year.\u201cWe need to be ready,\u201d the associate director said, noting that although there is currently a need for additional beds in the area in question, the number of beds that has been opened up in various centres is greater than the present demand in order to leave room for quick action when the holiday season gets going.Admission of patients into the new beds began on November 9 and will continue gradually according to need.\u201cWe want to assure the public that this will be carried out in a respectful manner,\u201d said Caroline Gadoury, coordinator of services in residence facilities for the eastern sector, explaining that the addition of the new beds is meant to be a temporary measure to relieve pressure on the system, but has no fixed end date in order to respect the human needs of the people who will be moved in.Quenneville, meanwhile, pointed out that the decision to spread the additional beds out over a number of different facilities helps spread the workload.\u201cBy distributing the overflow beds across several long term care homes, we reduce the pressure on work teams,\u201d the associate director said.\u201cWe will analyze the evolution of this situation and inform particularly our union partners of any actions we take in order to avoid mandatory overtime and burnout.To get through this increased demand for care services, we need our teams to be mobilized and in good health.According to Quenneville there is no similar action expected at this point in time in the western sector of the Townships.Wednesday , November 14, 2018 Page 3 Admission of patients into the new beds began on November 9 and will continue gradually according to need.LOCAL NEWS The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com New over?ow beds Tractor theft thwarted in Coaticook Record Staff On Nov.11, at around 6:15 p.m.citizens caught two suspects stealing a tractor in the area of Merrill Street in Coaticook.The two individuals were seen loading a tractor (worth tens of thousands of dollars) on a trailer after removing it from a fenced off corporate lot by cutting the barrier lock.The two suspects were arrested by the police, then interrogated and detained.Their vehicle and trailer were also seized as related to the offense.Stéphane Bénard, 48, and Daniel Cousineau, 62, two residents of Montreal, appeared at the Sherbrooke courthouse on Nov.12 to be formally charged with breaking and entering the Estrie Agricultural Service business property and theft of a Massey Fergusson tractor.Daniel Cousineau was also charged with breach of probation.COURTESY The CdRV\u2019s Joyeux Lurons is the first COPD therapeutic choir in Québec.CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 doctoral student in gerontology who is also trained in classical singing and choral conducting.\u201cSinging is for everyone.Even the patients\u2019 families and their attendants are welcome to join the choir!\u201d Choral singing is thought to help improve respiratory control and posture, which allows patients to avoid breathlessness during physical effort.Abdominal breathing and deep exhalations contribute to better pulmonary control.Singing helps acquire breathing techniques, which help participants in their daily life while allowing them to participate in a group, feel pleasure from singing, share advice, and finding support when facing their disease.According to the CdRV, pulmonary rehabilitation through physical exercise for those affected by COPD is not always readily available and its effects do not seem to last in the long term.Choral singing seemingly has promising, longer lasting effects and ensures social participation.This pilot study led by the CdRV could allow further research among several participants.Conclusive results could lead to the flourishing of many COPD therapeutic choirs across Québec.There are dozens of such choirs in Great Britain already.Breathing in tune City Hall lights up for World Diabetes Day Record Staff The City of Sherbrooke will mark World Diabetes Day by lighting the front of City Hall in blue this evening, Nov.14.Diabetes is a chronic disease caused by a lack or lack of use of insulin secreted by the body.In Quebec, more than 584,000 people are dealing with this disease.Of this number, 23,200 people live in Estrie.For more information, visit www.diabete.qc.ca/en. Black cats are beautiful.I do believe that black is the most common colour of cats in litters.That being said, there are always plenty of black cats for adoption at shelters and we are no different.We have 5 black beautiful cats that are still waiting for a chance at a loving forever home.If you are thinking of adopting a new family member, please stop in, 1730 Wellington Sud, Sherbrooke, to see all of our girls and boys waiting patiently.Page 4 Wednesday , November 14, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record This page is provided by Blue Seal - The Animal Nutrition Centre and The Pet Connection.\u2022 D O G G I E DAY C A R E o f f e r s \u201c A h o m e a w a y f r o m h o m e \u201d Weekends, holidays and Day care.Cageless, personalized care for your pet Reserve your spot today SPACE IS LIMITED for the holiday season! Jen Young Spencer Lilac Clochette Luna Jessie The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday , November 14, 2018 Page 5 The Record and Firehouse Productions want you to win a pair of tickets to theGeorge Canyon Made in Canada Concert at Centennial Theatre on December 4.To win the pair of tickets, email The Record with the answer to the following question: WHAT COMPETITION SHOW DID GEORGE CANYON COMPETE IN WHERE HE WAS THE THE RUNNER-UP?Send your answer by November 19 to classad@sherbrookerecord.com The winner will be randomly drawn on November 20 at 9 a.m.Meeting at St Bibiane to discuss future of church and heritage site By Claudia Villemaire Most people are aware of the difficulties churches of just about any religion one can think of are having these days.It is a very difficult time to try and balance budgets and even continuing to function in some cases.Managers and elders at St.Bibiane Catholic Church in Richmond have been struggling for some time, organizing fundraisers and events, promoting a 'friperie' and household goods store in the presbytery basement, offering space for rent whenever possible.Still, they are faced with serious financial difficulties, which prompted organizing a genuine souls search for ways and means to keep the church, an established heritage site, open and functioning.This evening (Wednesday, Nov.14), a special meeting will take place, inviting all citizens and reminding locals that this church is one of three heritage buildings located in this square, all built with Richmond brick, roofed with slate from the Kingsbury mines and all three designated heritage sites, worthy of proper maintenance and upkeep.The Casavant pipe organ in the church was installed in 1905, still functions well and, together with the St.Bibiane choir, provides music every Sunday for the 11 a.m.Mass, funerals and weddings.The meeting organizers will present budgets, and financial costs to the assembly in the hope the ideas and suggestions they have come up with to guarantee the continued function of this important site.They also hope it will inspire folks listening to come up with new proposals and ideas as well.The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m.in the church basement.Anyone interested in preserving this historical setting, which is close to 150 years old and an important part of local history, is welcome.Magog relaxes winter night parking rules Record Staff The City of Magog is reminding its citizens that the regulation on parking in winter period now has a more flexible approach.Between Nov.15 and Dec.15, in addition to the nights of Dec.24 - 25 and Dec.31 \u2013 Jan.1, the City may authorize parking on the street during the night if weather conditions are favorable and no winter maintenance of public roads is planned.Citizens will be allowed to park their vehicles on public roads between midnight and 7 a.m.During this period, citizens will have to consult the City\u2019s home page web site at 4 pm every day to find out whether it is permissible to park on the street at night.As part of this easing of the regulations, the period of prohibition on street parking during the night has been shortened and is now in effect from Nov.15 to April 1 each year.A day dedicated to arthritis patients in Sherbrooke Record Staff Twenty people suffering from arthritis took part in a Meeting in Sherbrooke, organized by the Arthritis Society, where five live conferences and workshops by collaborators from the region were webcast.Participants, touched by the daily pain and fatigue of the disease, learned from experts and gained valuable tools to manage the disease.Arthritis is a poorly understood, yet widespread condition, and recognizing the overwhelming need for information and resources from people living with this crippling disease, the Arthritis Society created the Meeting five years ago to help affected people manage their disease.This edition of the Arthritis Meeting was very special because it was one of nine events all across the province and even in Belgium.From the main event held at the Palais des congrès in Montreal, satellite events featuring the webcast of the five main conferences offered in French were held in eight other cities: Cap-aux-Meules, Chicoutimi, Lévis, Rimouski , Rouyn-Noranda, Sept-Îles, Sherbrooke, and Brussels.\"The Arthritis Meeting is a unique opportunity to meet all the stakeholders in the community.It is a time of exchange where one leaves the doctor's office and without stress.This event is an opportunity to create contacts in a more relaxed context where we have time to discuss the subject,\u201d said Dr.Eric Rich, a rheumatologist at the CHUM \"The participants are here today because they are undertaking one of the most important journeys of their lives: a journey that will allow them to live with arthritis or support a loved one with this insidious disease, It's about connecting participants to information, innovations, and a supportive community,\u201d added Janet Yale, President and CEO of The Arthritis Society. By Louis Volante Professor of Education, Brock University and John Jerrim Lecturer in Economics and Social Statistics, UCL Educators around the world, particularly those in secondary schools, often default to a compelling story when they are trying to motivate their students: Work hard, achieve well and you will secure a successful future with attractive job prospects.This is currently the conventional wisdom across much of the Western world, with strong links drawn between education, meritocracy and upward social mobility.But what does the research suggest about intergenerational mobility?Do children from poorer backgrounds have the same potential to realize their dreams if they achieve high standards in their education systems?In fact, education is important but not enough to change inequities around the world.Intergenerational mobility, referring to changes in social status for different generations in the same family, is far from normal.The American dream in Denmark Public health researchers Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett argued outcomes in social mobility and education are significantly worse in rich countries with more inequality, that is, with populations that show larger gaps between the wealthy and the poor.For example, the United States and United Kingdom have close associations between fathers\u2019 and sons\u2019 incomes, compared to countries such as Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway.Wilkson went so far as to jokingly comment in a TED talk \u201cif Americans want to live the American dream, they should go to Denmark.\u201d Richard Wilkinson says income means something very important within our societies.Great mobility?The relationship between national levels of income inequality and lower levels of intergenerational mobility is known as the Great Gatsby Curve.The Great Gatsby is the hero of the same-titled F.Scott Fitzgerald novel, who first appears as the enigmatic host of roaring parties in his waterfront mansion.Later, he is revealed as the son of poor farmers.The curve thus seeks to measure how much a person can move up in social class in a given society.A 2015 study used cross-national comparable data from the Programme for International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAACC) to shed new light on the role of education in relation to this curve: the study examined the relationships between a person\u2019s education, their parents\u2019 education and labour-mar- ket outcomes such as income.In countries such as Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Austria, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, the results suggested that parental education had little additional impact on a child\u2019s income; it was the child\u2019s level of education that mattered.But in France, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom, the impact of parents\u2019 education on their offspring was substantial.In these countries, the children whose parents came from a low education group earned 20 per cent less than children whose parents had higher levels of education, even though these individuals held the same level of qualification in the same subject area.Collectively, this research suggests that a range of social mobility exists across different countries in relation to how much education a person gets.Equal education does not always mean equal opportunity.Benchmark measures In a globalized economy, reliance on patronage and nepotism has little use.Rather, the global economy requires countries to maximize their human resources, regardless of the social status of particular individuals or groups, to remain competitive.Not surprisingly, governments are increasingly concerned with addressing socioeconomic disadvantages within school systems so that they are able to maximize their nations\u2019 human capital and promote intergenerational mobility.Indeed, policymakers around the world have shown an affinity for the results of international benchmark measures such as PIAACC and the Programme in International Student Assessment (PISA).They often rely on such measures to assess the performance gaps that exist among students of different socioeconomic backgrounds.Ideally, countries strive for high performance and small achievement gaps, since the latter is a sign of an effective education system.Not surprisingly, some countries seem to be doing a better job at promoting better educational outcomes for students coming from lower socioeconomic groups.For example, PISA 2015 results indicated that more than 30 per cent of economically disadvantaged students in Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore and Slovenia were considered \u201cacademically resilient.\u201d This means they performed at high levels despite coming from the bottom quarter of the socioeconomic status classification system.While the apparently better-perform- ing countries may take pride in their outcomes, it is worth noting that a high global ranking does not necessarily capture how inequities manifest nationally.For example, Canada has a noticeable gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous education outcomes.Policy for equality When one considers the capacity of education to influence social mobility around the world the results appear to be mixed.We need more research to understand exactly how some countries seem to provide more equitable opportunities in schools and society, and for whom.Where there are disparities, governments need to consider more policy options across multiple sectors \u2014 to create a situation where equal abilities and qualifications translate to equal prospects and outcomes.Failure to do so casts doubt on our cherished notion of meritocracy.In other words, in many countries education will only equal social mobility with further government intervention.EDITORIAL Page 6 Wednesday , November 14, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Wilkson went so far as to jokingly comment in a TED talk \u201cif Americans want to live the American dream, they should go to Denmark.\u201d Following this weekends memorial services, it has turned my family\u2019s thoughts to their great granddad.Joseph Alfred Alexis Demers, date of birth 20 April 1896, who was from Sherbrooke.We are a family in England who are looking for a photograph or information about this man.He joined the CEF 117th Battalion in 1916, Regiment number 749228 and was posted to England where he met and married Lavinia.They subsequently conceived a son but unfortunately Joseph had a motorbike accident and was taken back to Winnipeg to recover.His son was born but unfortunately the couple lost contact and Joseph never met his son or saw his wife again.We have done quite a bit of research and found that he was buried in the National Field of Honour in Point Claire.I would like to know if you could put an appeal in your newspaper to see if anyone knew of this man.We believe he was more commonly known as Alf or Alfred.He was Born in Sherbrooke and his address when he joined the CEF was 56 Rue de Pont.His fathers name was Frederick Demers.We also know he had quite a few relatives in the Sherbrooke area.It would be wonderful if anyone had a photograph or information about him so we could fill in the gaps for our family records.YOURS SINCERELY TINA AND MARTYN DEMERS Letters Education does not always equal social mobility 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 FAX: 819-821-3179 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com WEBSITE: www.sherbrookerecord.com SHARON MCCULLY PUBLISHER .(819) 569-9511 MATTHEW MCCULLY ASSOCIATE EDITOR (819) 569-6345 GORDON LAMBIE ASSOCIATE EDITOR .(819) 569-6345 STEPHEN BLAKE CORRESP.EDITOR .(819) 569-6345 SERGE GAGNON CHIEF PRESSMAN .(819) 569-4856 JESSE BRYANT ADVERTISING MANAGER .(450) 242-1188 DEPARTMENTS ACCOUNTING .(819) 569-9511 ADVERTISING .(819) 569-9525 CIRCULATION .(819) 569-9528 NEWSROOM .(819) 569-6345 KNOWLTON OFFICE 5B VICTORIA STREET, KNOWLTON, QUEBEC, J0E 1V0 TEL: (450) 242-1188 FAX: (450) 243-5155 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to settle for a show of support for the research that has been done on the issue.Speaking before the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony Monday night, Gretzky didn't answer whether he felt US$22,000 _ the agreed-upon amount in the settlement for each player who opts in _ is a good number for the players.However, he did give his thoughts on concussions.\u201cWhen I played, we didn't know what concussions were,'' Gretzky said.\u201cMy kids ask me all the time, 'Dad, did you ever have a concussion?' I probably did, but we didn't know.Hopefully we've got enough knowledge now that we protect the players of today, hopefully we take care of the players the best (we) can from the past and we move forward.'' The $18.9-million settlement, announced Monday, is with more than 300 retired players who sued the league and accused it of failing to protect them from head injuries or warning them of the risks involved with playing.The lawsuit, consolidated in federal court in Minnesota, was by far the largest facing the league.The NHL, as it has for years, did not acknowledge any liability for the players' claims in the proposed settlement and can terminate the deal if all 318 players or their estates don't elect to participate.Carcillo, a native of King City, Ont., who played 429 NHL games, used Twitter on Monday to urge Gretzky to \u201cuse his platform to help the men who protected him throughout his career.'' Glenn Healy, the executive director of the NHL Alumni Association, says discussion on the issue will continue in the aftermath of the settlement.\u201cFor me, I don't play the blame game,'' he said.\u201cI don't analyze it in any way.The plaintiffs had legal representation.That's what the settlement is, but for me this is not the finish line.This is the start line and it's up to me to move forward to make things better.'' The settlement is significantly less than the billion-dollar agreement reached between the NFL and its former players on the same issue of head injuries.The NFL settlement involved more 20,000 players, while the NHL's had 318.Healy was asked if he felt a lower number of players played a role in the deal.\u201cThe players that came forward feel maligned and I would respect all of their opinions,'' Healy said.\u201cBut, by that all being said, we need to find a way to get players functionally integrated back to their world, and their world functionally integrated back to them, so that we don't have a situation where a player is kind of a walking wounded .I need to get an answer for that.And I'm going to.I will fight for it.The settlement today is great, but we're not stopping as alumni.We're going to fight for it with our own initiatives and there'll be some news probably moving forward in a short time.'' Local Sports \u201cThe mood among the team is amazing right now,'' added Huitema.\u201cThe connection has never been stronger.We're so unified on and off the field, it's amazing.Wednesday , November 14, 2018 Page 7 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com More than just pasta.restaurantdaleonardo.com 819 564-0666 THURSDAY EVENINGS TABLE D\u2019HÔTE for 2 people $30.Canadian women ready for FIFA U 17 World Cup opener against Colombia By Neil Davidson THE CANADIAN PRESS Canada's journey to the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Uruguay was anything but simple.But the turmoil getting there appears to have only made the young team closer.The regional championship that served as a World Cup qualifier lasted just six games in April in Nicaragua before CONCACAF, the governing body of soccer in North and Central America and the Caribbean, pulled the plug due to violence in the capital Managua.Play resumed some 45 days later in Florida with Canada qualifying thanks to an 89th minute goal by Andersen Williams, off a Jordyn Huitema headed assist, that lifted the Canadians to a 2-1 win over Haiti in the third-place game at the CONCACAF championship.\u201cThe journey to get here was pretty challenging.I think all the girls are just so excited to finally be here after all those stepping stones,'' said Williams.\u201cI can't wait to show the country how much we've prepared and worked for this.'' Canada opens Wednesday at the 16- team tournament against Colombia, which has never survived the group phase in its five prior appearances, before taking on 2010 champion South Korea on Saturday and reigning European champion Spain on Nov.21.\u201cI just feel this team's never been more ready to go,'' said Huitema, who captains the side.\u201cI'm excited to see what we produce on that first game.'' Coach Rhian Wilkinson, a decorated former international, was an assistant coach during the qualifying tournaments but took over the squad after Bev Priestman left to join Phil Neville's coaching staff with the English senior women's team.\u201cI think she brings out the best in us,'' Williams said of the 36-year-old Wilkinson.While there are six new faces from the team that originally opened qualifying in Nicaragua, Williams says the women are very close.\u201cWe're very tight-knit .it's like a family, we hang out all the time,'' she said.\u201cThe mood among the team is amazing right now,'' added Huitema.\u201cThe connection has never been stronger.We're so unified on and off the field, it's amazing.\u201cI feel like everyone's super-energized to get going with this tournament.We've had a long pre-camp, so it's all just leading up to one moment and that's the first game of the tournament.'' The 21-woman Canadian roster features four players who have already been called up by the senior side: Huitema, Jayde Riviere, Maya Antoine and Ariel Young.Huitema is a regular while the other three have been called into different camps.Williams and Huitema are two of six team members from the Vancouver Whitecaps Girls Elite REX squads.The Ontario and Quebec REX outfits are also well represented with nine and six players, respectively.Williams, a 16-year-old from Calgary who has committed to Texas A&M for 2020, comes from an athletic family.Her mother Trina plays and coaches water polo while her aunt Cora Campbell represented Canada at the Olympics in water polo.Williams' father, Andrew Williams, played North American football in Europe.Huitema, meanwhile, is still pondering her future.She says she has narrowed her college choice to Stanford or UCLA but has yet to decide her future.\u201cI'm hoping to figure it out in the next few weeks,'' said the 17-year-old from Chilliwack, B.C., who already has six goals and 15 caps for the Canadian senior team.Huitema was part of Canada's entry at the 2016 U-17 World Cup in Jordan where Canada (1-1-1) failed to make it to the knockout rounds.Canada is one of only six countries to have qualified for every edition of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup since its launch in 2008, alongside Germany, Ghana, Japan, New Zealand and North Korea.Canada reached the quarterfinals in 2008, 2012 and 2014.Asian conference teams have been the ones to beat at the U-17 World Cup with titles going to North Korea (2008 and 2016), South Korea (2010) and Japan (2014).France won in 2012.Brazil opened the tournament Tuesday with a 0-0 draw with Japan.Canada U17 World Cup Roster Goalkeepers: Anna Karpenko, Richmond Hill, Ont., Ontario REX; Sophie Guilmette, Montreal, Quebec REX & Lakeshore SC; Kayza Massey, Ottawa, Ontario REX.Defenders: Julianne Vallerand, Terre- bonne, Que., Quebec REX & AS Varennes; Sonia Walk, Toronto, Ontario REX; Maya Antoine, Vaughan, Ont., Ontario REX; Ariel Young, Ottawa, Vancouver Whitecaps FC Girls Elite REX; Leonie Porte- lance, Brossard, Que.; Quebec REX & AS Varennes; Jade Rose, Markham, Ont., Ontario REX; Isabella Hanisch, Ottawa, Ontario REX Midfielders: Caitlin Shaw, Vancouver, Vancouver Whitecaps FC Girls Elite REX; Lara Kazandjian, Kirkland, Que., Quebec REX & Lakeshore SC; Wayny-Natasha Balata Nguenign, Montreal, Quebec REX & Lakeshore SC; Jazmine Wilkinson, Nanaimo, B.C., Vancouver Whitecaps FC Girls Elite REX.Forwards: Jayde Riviere, Markham, Ont., Ontario REX; Serita Thurton, Ajax, Ont.; Ontario REX; Jordyn Huitema, Chilliwack, B.C., Vancouver Whitecaps FC Girls Elite REX; Oluwateniola (Teni) Akindoju, Halifax, Vancouver Whitecaps FC Girls Elite REX; Kaila Novak, St.Thomas, Ont., Ontario REX; Andersen Williams, Calgary, Vancouver Whitecaps FC Girls Elite REX; Jessica De Filippo, Montreal, Quebec REX & Lakeshore SC.Wayne Gretzky hopes NHL can move forward after concussion settlement Page 8 Wednesday, November 14, 2018 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Death Death Death Death Death Death Rev.Canon Harold Brazel Passed away peacefully at the CHUS Fleurimont, on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.Beloved husband of the late Phoebe Brazel.He leaves to mourn his nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.A funeral service will be held at the St.Peter\u2019s Anglican Church, 45 Principale St., Cookshire, QC, on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.followed by the burial at the Sand Hill Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sand Hill Cemetery would be appreciated.CASS FUNERAL HOMES 3006 College St., Sherbrooke QC PHONE: 819-564-1750 FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca Ronald HAYNES (1929\u20132018) Passed away peacefully at the BMP Hospital in Cowansville, on November 8, 2018, at the age of 89, husband of the late Betty Harris, and long time resident of Stanbridge East, QC.He leaves to mourn his children, Carol (Late Don), Sandra (Jan) and Ian (Suzanne); his grandson Michael; his great-grand- children; his brothers, Ross, Gary and his sister Helen; his brother-in-law Evan (Marie); as well as many other relatives and good friends.The family will receive condolences at the BROME-MISSISQUOI Funeral Complex, 215 River Street, Bedford, QC.450.248.2911 on Friday, November 16, from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.and at St-James Anglican Church, Stan- bridge East, Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 1:30 p.m., followed by the funeral at 2:30 p.m.The family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to the Bockus Family for the great help and support provided.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.Forms available at the Complex or at the Church, the day of funeral or online: www.pq.lung.ca Condolences may also be expressed via our website at www.complexebm.com BROME-MISSISQUOI Funeral Complex 215, rue Rivière, Bedford QC PHONE: 450-248-2911 FAX: 450-266-6057 www.complexebm.com Joan Shelby Gilbert (McComb) (1941-2018) Joan Shelby Gilbert passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by those she loved on November 4th, 2018 at the Maison Aube-Lumiere.She is the beloved wife of Chester Warren McComb and loving mother to Cindy, Cheryl (John) Karen, Kristopher (Trudi).Her granddaughters: Chloe, Kayla, Ashley, and Cierra.Grandsons: Taylor and Travis.  She was born on January 31st, 1941 to Irene T.Evans and Shirley S.Gilbert in Dudswell QC.  Dear sister of Sylvia (William), Sharon, Linda, Steven (Gayle), Patricia, Jeffery.  Visitation will take place at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St., Sherbrooke (Lennoxville), on Friday, November 16, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.and on Saturday, November 17th from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m.Interment will take place at the Ayer\u2019s Cliff Protestant Cemetery immediately following.Rev Barbara Wintle officiating.The family wishes to give thanks to the staff and volunteers of the Maison Aube Lumiere, CHUS, Hotel Dieu as well as the support of family and friends.In lieu of flowers, donations to The Maison Aube Lumiere (aubelumiere.com/en/donation/ ), or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.CASS FUNERAL HOMES PHONE: 819-564-1720 3006 College St., Sherbrooke QC FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca Rafe James (Jamie) PLANT Our dearest Jamie passed away peacefully in Sutton, Quebec on November 11, 2018, at the age of 81, following a long and brave battle with Parkinson\u2019s disease and Lewy Body Dementia.He never forgot his loved ones.Jamie was born in Montreal on March 20, 1937, to Henry (Harry) and Barbara (Wilbraham) Plant, the youngest of five children.He married Gael Eakin in 1961 and they had four daughters.In 1990, he married Diane Mullins and they were devoted to one another until his death.Jamie attended LCC, Bishop\u2019s University (BA, 1957) and McGill (BCL, 1960).Jamie loved practicing Corporate Law, firstly with the firm McMaster Meighen for 37 years and latterly with Fraser & Beatty (Dentons) in Toronto.Always a gentleman and possessing a dry wit, Jamie lived a full life.He liked simple pleasures such as a fine meal with plenty of red wine, and found time to enjoy a host of activities including gardening, bee-keeping, racquet sports, skiing, curling, music and amateur operatics, but his love and keen interest in all his family gave him the most pleasure of all.In his retirement in the Eastern Townships, he took particularly well to being a gentleman farmer, putt-putting around on his late tractor, Tina! Jamie was predeceased by his siblings Bryony, Hugh and Patrick and is survived by his dearly loved sister Cynthia (Spain).Also survived by his cherished wife Di; his beloved daughters Fay (Tom White), Lorna (Paul St.Louis), Brenda, and Margo (Sevak Manjikian); and his precious grandsons Charles and Christian St.Louis, Aiden and Gregory Burgess; his much loved stepsons Matthew Leggett (Felice Bisby) and Martin Leggett (Lisa Rutherford), and their sons Nathan and Koshiro.Jamie will be greatly missed by his sisters- and brother-in-law in England, and his extensive family and friends in Canada, Spain, the UK & USA.A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 11:00 at Grace Anglican Church, 52 rue Principal South, Sutton, Quebec.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinson Canada @ www.parkinson.ca.Arrangements entrusted to: DÉSOURDY FUNERAL HOMES PHONE: 450-263-1212 101 rue Jean-Besré, Cowansville QC FAX: 450-263-9557 info@desourdy.ca www.desourdy.ca WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018 Today is the 318th day of 2018 and the 54th day of autumn.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1851, the first American edition of Herman Melville\u2019s \u201cMoby-Dick\u201d was published.In 1889, New York World reporter Nellie Bly set out to travel around the world in less than 80 days, inspired by Jules Verne.It took her 72 days.In 1995, the U.S.federal government temporarily closed national parks and museums as a result of a budget standoff between Democrats and Republicans in Congress.In 2008, the first G-20 economic summit began in Washington, D.C.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Robert Fulton (1765-1815), inventor; Claude Monet (1840-1926), painter; Aaron Copland (1900-1990), composer; Joseph McCarthy (1908-1957), politician; Ed White (1930- 1967), astronaut; Wendy Carlos (1939- ), composer; P.J.O\u2019Rourke (1947- ), journalist/author; Prince Charles (1948- ), Prince of Wales; Condoleezza Rice (1954- ), former secretary of state; Yanni (1954- ), musician; Patrick Warburton (1964- ), actor; Curt Schilling (1966- ), baseball player; Josh Duhamel (1972- ), actor.TODAY\u2019S FACT: In 1910, the first airplane takeoff from the deck of a ship occurred near Hampton Roads, Virginia.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1970, a plane carrying 37 Marshall University football players, as well as the team\u2019s coach, doctors, athletic director and 25 team boosters, crashed outside an airport near Huntington, West Virginia, killing all on board.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cSome people are worried about the difference between right and wrong.I\u2019m worried about the difference between wrong and fun.\u201d \u2014 P.J.O\u2019Rourke, \u201cHolidays in Hell\u201d TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: $84.7 million \u2014 highest amount paid for an original Claude Monet painting.\u201cNympheas en fleur (Water Lilies in Bloom)\u201d was sold at a Christie\u2019s auction in New York on May 8, 2018.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between new moon (Nov.7) and first quarter moon (Nov.15).Datebook WETLANDS ARE DISAPPEARING Protect them.Become a member today.www.ducks.ca 1-866-384-DUCK The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Page 9 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018 Can a magazine be better than free?By Phillip Alder If you wish to \u201cbuy\u201d a friend a magazine subscription, sign her or him up for Bridge Magazine, which comes via email once a month.The cost?Free! Also, since it is emailed, the number of pages per month is generous.For example, last month\u2019s issue contained 96.Even though it comes from England, the magazine primarily uses two-over-one (five-card majors and a strong no-trump), not Acol (four-card majors and a weak no-trump).There are lots of tournament reports and instructional columns, and a few quizzes.My favorite articles are those by David Bird about the monks of St.Titus.In this deal, the monastery\u2019s best player, Brother Lucius, handles the dummy with his usual accuracy.What did he do in four hearts doubled after West led a diamond, then East took the trick with his king and shifted to the spade queen?Brother Paulo (North) made an overbid by jumping to four hearts, but he did have a good side suit and a singleton.Also, it simplified getting to the desired contract.Declarer is threatened with losing one trick in each suit, and given the spade switch, there isn\u2019t time to attack trumps.Instead, Lucius played a club to the king at trick three.East took the trick and led another spade.South won, played a club to dummy\u2019s queen and led the club jack.When East ruffed, declarer overruffed, trumped a diamond and played the club 10.When East had to ruff with the heart ace, South discarded his spade loser and was home.Details at newbridgemag.com.Come one Come all to Stan Brown\u2019s Saturday, November 17 at the Hut 300 St.Francis, Lennoxville Dance: 7 p.m.to 11 p.m.ABSOLUTELY NO GIFTS.Cards only.90th Birthday Party! 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 Wednesday , November 14, 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 Wednesday, November 14, 2018 PAG E 11 classad@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Antiques 275 Job Opportunities 100 Job Opportunities 100 Job Opportunities 100 Job Opportunities 100 WE BUY from the past for the future, one item or a household, attic or basement, shed or garage.We like it all, give us a call.819- 837-2680.290 Articles For Sale Make your classified stand out, add a photo for $10.per day.Deadline: 2 days before publication.Drop by our office in Sherbrooke or Knowlton.819-569- 9525.classad@ sherbrookerecord.com 294 Events CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE! www.sherbrookerecord.com JOB OFFER Rink Attendant(s) The Village of North Hatley maintains a number of spaces available at parc de la Rivière for ice activities.A well- known gathering place for hockey and skating enthusiasts, the site includes a boarded skating rink, an ice skating area and an ice path.A chalet with services is accessible to all skaters.In order to ensure a welcoming environment for all users, proper maintenance of the site is a priority.The Municipality of the Village of North Hatley is looking to hire a responsible person to fill the position of attendant for the rink area during the coming winter months, usually from mid-December to mid-March.Work-related tasks: The Rink Attendant(s) will be responsible for the setup and maintenance of the skating rinks, ice paths, and for the chalet.More specifically, tasks include preparing the ice surfaces at the beginning of the season and watering on a regular basis, daily snow removal or clearing, throughout the season, according to weather conditions.Tasks also include daily cleaning and maintenance of the chalet (changing area and washrooms).Work conditions: The work is physical with exposure to cold weather.Interested persons must enjoy manual work, outdoors, under winter conditions.The tasks of flooding or watering the ice surfaces usually take place late at night or overnight.Snow removal or clearing is on an as-needed basis.Ongoing maintenance of the chalet is required to ensure cleanliness of the area at all times.The tasks require good physical health and fitness, initiative and resourcefulness.Remuneration: Details relative to remuneration will be discussed with candidates selected for an interview.Interested persons are asked to submit their application at the latest November 16, 2018, by e-mail to info@northhatley.org or at the Town Hall.SALES REPRESENTATIVES The Record is looking for dynamic, motivated sales representatives to join its sales team.We offer \u2022 Competitive salary \u2022 Established clients \u2022 Flexible hours Job Requirements \u2022Maintain current customer accounts and relationships \u2022Grow an established customer base \u2022Work as part of a sales team on special projects \u2022Be creative and innovative to ensure client satisfaction Interested candidates should send a letter outlining their interest and experience to Jesse Bryant, Sales Manager jbryant@sherbrookerecord.com Don\u2019t miss your opportunity to join an amazing team! Your Birthday WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018 Be prepared to share your thoughts if you want to avoid emotional situations.It\u2019s important to offer explanations and to be open about your plans.If you are secretive, you\u2019ll be met with suspicion and opposition.Make your intentions clear to avoid distress and tension.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 Understanding will help smooth any disagreement or ease stress that is building between you and someone you deal with regularly.Honesty will be necessary if you want to alter your lifestyle.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 You\u2019ll be tempted to exaggerate in order to stand out or to get your point across.Take a step back and consider the implications before you offer false information.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Refuse to take the bait.If someone does something you don\u2019t like or that disrupts your plans, take a different path.Success, not anger, is the road to victory.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 If you share your thoughts and feelings, you\u2019ll accomplish what you set out to do.A personal change will reinforce who you are and where you are headed.Romance will improve your life.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 Don\u2019t drift away from the truth.Question anyone you think may be feeding you misleading information.A financial matter should be handled with care.Precision will count for much.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 Follow your gut feeling when discussing matters that can affect your position, status or reputation.An unexpected change will turn out to be beneficial.Romance is on the rise.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Don\u2019t let the actions of others disrupt your plans.An offer of help should be made for the right reason.Ulterior motives on your or someone else\u2019s part will muddy the waters.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 Embrace a challenge, but leave yourself wiggle room in case something goes wrong.Your success will come from managing your time, not from rushing to get things done.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 Don\u2019t limit what you can do.Where there\u2019s a will, there\u2019s a way.If you look for an alternative route, you will surprise everyone with your keen perception.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 Reflect on the past to gain insight into how best to handle others.A change at home or to your feelings about someone is apparent.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 Keep your distance if someone is aggressive or indulgent.Align yourself with people who have similar interests and who can help you reach your goals.Arguing will be a waste of time.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 If you talk to a trusted party about a personal situation, you will be offered an interesting take on how best to move forward.A contract or partnership change looks promising.YOU\u2019VE GOT IT.Somebody else wants it! Got something you no longer use?Sell it in the Classifieds! It may just be the perfect item to fill somebody else\u2019s need.819-569-9525 \u2022450-242-1188 classad@sherbrookerecord.com Whatever you want to sell, whatever you want to buy, you can\u2019t go wrong with The Record classifieds.Reach out to hundreds of readers and watch the word get around.819-569-9525 450-242-1188 Page 12 Wednesday , November 14, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record - 506 Route 243 North, Cleveland, QC J0B 2H0 Make your tax deductible donation payable to The Wales Home Foundation Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tel.Number: __________________________________ Amount enclosed:_____________________ THE WALES HOME FOUNDATION ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN \u201cFor it is in giving that we receive\u201d \u2013 Francis of Assisi The Wales Home Foundation is launching year two of three of its biggest ever fundraising campaign as it pre­ pares for the next century by raising $6.5 million to expand the CHSLD Wales Inc.Both the CHSLD Wales and the Résidence Wales Home are designated by the Ministry of Health and Social Services as facilities for English speaking Quebecers of the Estrie and beyond.This event will allow board members to announce the results after the ?rst year of our three­year campaign, as well as o?er all those present a \u201csneak peek\u201d of one of the units that will be complete in a few weeks\u2019 time.Members of the community are invited to attend this event on November 16, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.in the main living room of the Wales Home at 506 Route 243 North, Cleveland.RSVP with Pauline Jubinville via email at pjubinville@waleshome.ca or by phone at 819.826.3266 ext.253.We look forward to seeing you soon! November 14, 2018 Dearest members of the Wales Home community, It is with great enthusiasm that I invite you to this year\u2019s annual fund­ raising campaign launch on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.Refreshments and appetizers will be served.This year has been a signi?­ cant one for the Wales Home / CHSLD Wales on many levels.Renovations: The second stage of our impressive renovations on the Norton wing is well underway.On the 16th, we plan on organizing mini tours to show you our progress, we can\u2019t wait! This expansion is comprised of 42 modern private rooms with individual bathrooms; a brand new, state of the art living and dining room; a solar­ ium equipped with ?oor to ceiling energy e?cient windows overlooking the picturesque St­Francis river; and so much more.A sight to behold! Wales Home fundraising progress: Since this launch marks the beginning of year two of three of our largest fundraiser yet, we will be sharing exactly how much we have raised thus far.Our ambitious three­year goal is 6.5 million dollars \u2013 progress is very encouraging.Awards and recognition: As I write this letter, several members of the Wales Home/CHSLD Wales are representing our community in Boston, Massachusetts.Three very exclusive awards from Planetree International have already been won which gives the Wales Home signi?cant international recognition.It is with great pride that we will share the speci?cs with you on the 16th.We are beaming with pride and all of this is because of your help and your contributions.This day is to thank you for your commitment to our great institution.Looking forward to seeing you.Jordan Arshino?Foss Campaign chairman "]