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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 28, 2018 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 The Other F Word 16 Days of Action - Page 5 How to survive your annoying relatives this holiday season Editorial - Page 6 A dif?cult time for the Lennoxville Curling Club By Matthew McCully When the wheelchair curling program began 10 years ago in Lennoxville, it was the first of its kind in the region.Over the years, the Lennoxville members, able-bodied and wheelchair-bound alike, have grown into a big family.It is a challenging time these days, as the club mourns the loss of three members of the wheelchair curling program; Denis Grenier, Johanne Poulin and Anne-Marie Vanasse, all of whom passed away in recent weeks.\u201cEach one in their own way contributed to the program,\u201d said Alfred Whittier, who first started the wheelchair curling program in 2008.\u201cI don\u2019t coach anymore, but I still consider them my players,\u201d he added.Denis Grenier was part of the first cohort of wheelchair curlers when the program began.He was quiet and kept to himself, according to Whittier, but was very skilled on the ice.A reminder of happier times for the Lennoxville wheelchair curling team after their win at the Provincials in February, 2016.The team, composed of Sebastien Boisvert, François Lacourse, Denis Grenier, Johanne Poulin and Daniel Lachaine huddled up for a team cheer following their win against Magog, which ran over three hours and went into an extra end.MATTHEW MCCULLY Bernard Jolicoeur: exploring nature through people\u2019s mouths By Gordon Lambie Bernard Jolicoeur\u2019s story is one of finding creative ways to do what you love.Once a biologist with the Canadian Wildlife Service, Jolicoeur said that he always dreamed of exploring the natural wonders of northern Quebec.Held back from his dreams by a lack of funding, he opted to change careers and found the key to what he was looking for through the practice of dentistry.\u201cIn that way there were plenty of opportunities to head north,\u201d Jolicoeur said, explaining that from 1995 to 2013 he worked full time as a travelling dentist in remote northern communities so that he could have the opportunity to pursue his passion as a naturalist.\u201cBecoming a dentist was the key to all of my travels,\u201d he shared.The travelling Dentist explained that the towns and villages in Nunavik, the Lower North Shore, and along the Labrador border rely on a rotation of travelling health professionals to care for their health and wellbeing.On Ungava Bay, for example, four dentists share the needs of seven communities, moving about as needed with occasional supply stepping in of one of them needs CONT;D ON PAGE 3 CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 Ben by Daniel Shelton Page 2 Wednesday , November 28, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Weather TODAY: MIX OF RAIN AND SNOW HIGH 2 LOW -1 THURSDAY: SCATTERED FLURRIES HIGH 1 LOW -7 FRIDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH 1 LOW -7 SATURDAY: SUNNY HIGH 2 LOW -5 SUNDAY: MIX OF RAIN AND SNOW HIGH 3 LOW -1 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-Hand An organization for lifelong learning Literacy in Action (LIA) is a collaborative non-profit organization that works with a variety of partners within the community, health and social service sector and educational institutions across the Estrie Region.Our goal is to assist in the design and delivery of resources and services that bring essential literacy skill development to life.From one-to-one tutoring to commu- nity-based learning activities, Literacy in Action is not just an organization for people who can\u2019t read or write.We are a volunteer-driven organization for people who want access to English-speaking environments with an educational twist.With the help of a small staff, partners and volunteers, our programs and activities run throughout the Estrie region to promote literacy skills and encourage lifelong learning.We use the Laubach approach, known as Each One-Teach One.This means we have learners who are also volunteer tutors, it simply depends on the day and learning goals of the participant.All of this is thanks to citizens in local regions who volunteer their time to share their skills, along with LIA staff who support them with resources and guidance as needed.Over the past few years we have been exploring how to create interactive and hands-on learning activities to foster essential literacy skill development.Here are a few of our collaborative programs that seek to offer a place for English- speaking folks 16 years and older and families.Books to Belly! is a literacy-oriented cooking activity for parents and caregivers with children 5-12 years old.With the help of 2 animators, families are invited to join us to read a selected story that features food, and then cook a recipe inspired by book.Arts & Scraps for Families in Stanstead This Fall we brought our Arts & Scraps program back to Stanstead in collaboration with Sunnyside Elementary\u2019s CLC.It is a time for families to hang out together, use new and recycled material to make art and get to know the new CLC and LIA\u2019s direct one-to-one services.Computer Literacy Tutoring LIA's peer tutoring is in full swing! Some community volunteers as well as students from Richmond Regional High School and Bishop's College School have recently been trained as Digital Literacy tutors.This initiative matches a learner who needs help with their computer, laptop or tablet with a tutor who volunteers their time to gently guide you, step- by-step, to becoming more at ease with your digital device.Maybe you need help with e-mail or want some hints for searching the internet, or just want to manage your photos more efficiently - we have a volunteer tutor to help you! For more information, contact Kendra Parnell at info@lia-es- trie.org or give us a call Project HELP Last year the CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie - CHUS asked LIA to partner with them in a pilot project.Many CIUSSS employees (nurses, technicians, administrative staff, etc.) are taking online ESL courses and were looking for opportunities to practice their English skills, so LIA developed a project called HELP (Health services English Learners\u2019 Program).We recruited anglophone volunteers to meet with the learners for an hour or so, on a weekly basis, for conversation and tutoring in English.It was a big success! The project has started up again this Fall and we are being flooded with new requests from health service workers.More volunteer tutors are needed! If you have 60 - 90 minutes a week for English conversation to help health care workers improve their English skills and better serve anglophone patients, please write to Maggie.george@lia-estrie.org.What is a Croque Livres?Literacy in Action also sponsored Lennoxville\u2019s own Croque Livres.The bright yellow box for take a book - leave a book is located just to the right of the Town Hall for easy access.Help us spread the word, if you know someone who is interested in activities or would benefit from our one-to-one services in reading, writing or digital literacy, please let us know.Wishing you a cozy winter, From the team at Literacy in Action www.lia-estrie.org CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 Vanasse joined the program in recent years.Because of her health, she was not able to play for long periods, but was a great example of determination, Whittier said.\u201cJohanne was special,\u201d commented Whittier, explaining that as soon as she joined the program, she took on a leadership role.Her first time on the ice with the team was at the Nationals in 2008, held in Halifax, NS.It was the first time Quebec was represented at the competition.\u201cShe wasn\u2019t even invited by us.She paid her own way down,\u201d Whittier said.When it came time to play, one of the Lennoxville curlers was ill.The rules required that each team have one female player.After much form filling and phone calling to then Lennoxville Curling Club President Sylvia Smith and the national curling association office in Ottawa, Poulin became a member and competed at the nationals.\u201cJohanne fit in just nicely,\u201d Whittier remembered.\u201cShe\u2019s going to be missed, and not just by the wheelchair program either,\u201d added member Nancy Rowell, who worked with Poulin on many occasions for events at the club.\u201cShe was a natural leader, Miss Congeniality,\u201d Rowell said, explaining that Poulin was an ambassador for the sport and the club.\u201cShe always had a big smile for everybody.\u201d Poulin helped organize a \u2018fun day\u2019 years ago at the club, to show able-bod- ied curlers what it is like to curl in a wheelchair.In addition to coaching the Lennoxville Wheelchair team, Poulin also coached the Special Olympics Curling team.In 2015, she was honoured by the association as Special Olympics Female Coach of the Year.Rowell remembered Poulin\u2019s first year as coach of the Special Olympics team.They were competing in Valleyfield.Upon arrival, they discovered the curling rink was not wheelchair accessible.\u201cSo the boys just lifted her up and carried her in,\u201d Rowell remembered, pointing out that Poulin would not be deterred.\u201cWe could write a book about her and we\u2019d still miss parts,\u201d Whittier said.\u201cCoast to coast, everyone knew Jo- hanne,\u201d Whittier said.Poulin raised the profile of the sport and added to the familial atmosphere of the Lennoxville Curling club, he said.\u201cWe have a wheelchair curler who comes all the way from Montreal to play here.That says something about the club,\u201d commented Whittier.CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 go on vacation.\u201cI still go back from time to time just to lend a hand in remote communities,\u201d Jolicoeur said, noting that he doesn\u2019t plan to quit the practice anytime soon.\u201cI have never been made to feel unwelcome, I love it,\u201c he continued.\u201cIt\u2019s like a big family there; everyone knows each other.\u201d Although dentistry is time consuming and he does work full time when present in a community, the travelling dentist explained that the freedom to discover the local wildlife comes in how he chooses to use his downtime.Where most other travelling professionals finish their day and go back to their rooms to relax, Jolicoeur takes a different approach.\u201cI head out with a pair of binoculars and explore,\u201d he said.\u201cI work full time, but I have all my evenings and weekends.\u201d While out in the wild, Jolicoeur said that he is interested in everything from the geology and plant life of the regions to the wildlife and distinctive sea life.Jolicoeur will be sharing his experiences as a naturalist in northern Quebec tonight at the Amédée Beaudoin Community Centre in Lennoxville.The free talk, hosted by the St.Francis Valley Naturalists\u2019 Club, will take place from 7p.m.to 9 p.m.and will involve an overview of the travelling dentist\u2019s observations in different regions of the north.Wednesday , November 28, 2018 Page 3 \u201cJohanne was special,\u201d commented Whittier, explaining that as soon as she joined the program, she took on a leadership role.LOCAL NEWS The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Correction In Tuesday\u2019s Record the page 3 article \u201cHistory of transportation conference in Bury\u201d included a historical photo which was incorrectly identified as being of the Bury train station.The station in the photo is actually the Sawyerville station.The Record regrets this confusion.Bernard Jolicoeur COURTESY OF BERNARD JOLICOEUR Bernard Jolicoeur in 2011 Lennoxville Curling Club RECORD ARCHIVES MATTHEW MCCULLY A group photo of the Lennoxville wheelchair curling team at the National championships in 2010 in Kelona, B.C.just two years after the program started.(left to right) Benoit Lessard, Carl Marquis, Denis Grenier, Joanne Daly, Nicole Huberneau, Joanne Poulin with coaches Dan Janidlo and Alf Whittier. Page 4 Wednesday , November 28, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Pet Connection holiday photo contest Did you adopt from us?If you did, then pull out your camera and take a holiday themed photo of your pet to enter in our Facebook contest and you could win a $100 gift certificate from the store.All photos must be holiday themed and they must contain when you adopted and why you are blessed to have your animals.You can email to j.young3@sympatico.ca or through Facebook to Jen Asland Young.All entries must be received by the end of this week as the contest will begin the following week and run for one week on Facebook.Good luck! Hoping for a home for the holidays This page is provided by Blue Seal - The Animal Nutrition Centre and The Pet Connection.G R O O M I N G B o o k y o u r a p p o i n t m e n t t o d a y f o r C h r i s t m a s ! Our professional team\u2019s #1 priority is to pamper your pet Grooming your pet is an important part of his overall care Diva is a 3 year old husky mix from the North.She is beautiful and very smart.For now, she likes to chase cats, but in a good home with the right leadership she will be able to learn not to do that.She deserves a good home for Christmas.Naomie is a sweetheart.She is a bigger dog, tall and is over 3 years old now.She is good with everyone and has lots of energy and would love an energetic family.Buddy is a 5 year old timid boy.He is a sweetheart but afraid of things and people he doesn\u2019t know yet.He will need a family to help him understand that there is nothing to be afraid of in the world.He will become extremely dedicated and attached to whatever family is lucky enough to have him.Jen Young By Ellen Goldfinch \u201cI don\u2019t believe in feminism.\u201d The teenaged girl smirks defiantly at me.There are a few gasps in the classroom, and I try not to laugh, although at the same time, her comment irks me.I\u2019d heard it many times from girls in the ten years in which I taught a social change course to high school seniors.My answer is well worn.\u201cSo\u2026\u201d A little pause for dramatic effect.\u201cYou don\u2019t believe you should earn the same salary as a man or be treated equally before the law.\u201d \u201cOf course, I do!\u201d She shakes her head and looks around the classroom, inviting other students to share her opinion of what a stupid question I\u2019ve just asked her.Checkmate.\u201cThen you\u2019re a feminist.\u201d Laptops and tablets spring open.The class is racing to look up the definition of feminism and prove me wrong.Once again, I witness students learning what feminism is.It\u2019s not about women hating men, nor eschewing makeup and fashionable clothes; it\u2019s about treating women as equals with men.I\u2019m retired now, and in these days of the #MeToo movement, reflecting on equal treatment is important.Reflecting on how we cultivate a culture of equality and consent is crucial.Whether it\u2019s teaching boys that hazing is a euphemism for assault or teaching girls that cyber-bullying is the same as verbal assault, equality and fair treatment of others is essential for making a better world.Sadly, adults with misconceptions on what constitutes fair treatment are part of the problem.In a televised CNN focus group on the alleged behaviour of now U.S.Supreme Court Judge Brett Ka- vanaugh when he was a teenager, one woman asked, \u201cWith testosterone running high, what high school boy hasn\u2019t done this?Tell me.I would like to know.\u201d I hollered at my television in frustration.Does this woman think that every teenaged boy has tried to rip off a girl\u2019s clothes and put a hand over her mouth when she tried to scream?If this is considered to be \u201cboys-will-be-boys\u201d behaviour, then we have a problem.We are too blasé about physical abuse.Just look south of the border at a U.S.president who was caught on tape boasting about grabbing women\u2019s genitals.He got elected anyway.Years ago, that tape would have cast him out of the running.Authoritarian leaders ridicule human rights movements.It frightens them, and feminism is no exception.Mocking feminism is a tool to lessen women\u2019s autonomy and control over their bodies and their minds.The #MeToo movement is seen as a threat to powerful men like Harvey Weinstein who ruled their empires and treated women as if there would be no consequences for such acts as assault and rape.Conditions for women have certainly not come a long way, as the old sixties Virginia Slims commercial used to say.We\u2019ve gone for a big slide backwards.When we see people in power demonstrating that abusing women is no big deal, we need to fight back and say that this is not normal.It never was, and it isn\u2019t now.Yes, it\u2019s complicated when the #MeToo movement is seen as ruining the careers of admired celebrities: Bill Cosby, Woody Allen, Kevin Spacey, Al Franken.They were outstanding actors and comedians.Yet, how can you appreciate their movies and shows when you learn how their celebrity entitled them to hurt others, both physically and emotionally?I don\u2019t know about you, but it\u2019s hard for me to compartmentalize art and sexual assault.Each of us has to make our own choices about how we react to the news \u2013 heck \u2013 how we treat each other.My choice is simple.To the best of my ability, I will not support the work and policies of those who hurt and denigrate other human beings.I will happily support those who try to create a fairer and more compassionate world.I do believe in feminism, and it thrills me to see my former students moving into careers where they are making a difference.When the news shows me how the world turns its back on abused women, when they are not believed, I take comfort in seeing how young people in North America are taking up the cause for human rights and the rights of women.I hope they stay loud and stay strong.Ellen Goldfinch is a teacher, writer, mother and advocate living in the Eastern Townships.The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday , November 28, 2018 Page 5 The Other F Word My Take:Trumping Climate Change By Emilie Hackett \u201cBrutal and Extended Cold Blast could shatter ALL RECORDS \u2013 Whatever happened to Global Warming?\u201d asked American President Donald Trump on Twitter last week.According to NASA, the difference between weather and climate is simple: weather describes the atmosphere\u2019s conditions over a short period of time, while climate denotes atmospheric patterns over longer periods.The American President confuses the two.Sometimes, it\u2019s cold.That doesn\u2019t mean droughts, wildfires, hurricanes, and floods aren\u2019t happening exponentially, that food- and waterborne illnesses aren\u2019t spreading (ahem, romaine lettuce), or that sea levels aren\u2019t rapidly rising.Trump knows this.His administration gave him a detailed report on Monday about the impact climate change will have on this planet.He rejected it, because he doesn\u2019t \u201cbelieve it.\u201d Isn\u2019t it time for Americans to reject his backwards antics?Because believe this: we will all pay for the United States\u2019 indifference.LEARN MORE: Status of Women Canada: https://swc- cfc.gc.ca/index-en.html Government of Canada: Women\u2019s Rights: https://www.canada.ca/en/cana- dian-heritage/services/rights- women.html United Nations: UN Women Watch: http://www.un.org/womenwatch Amnesty International: Women\u2019s Human Rights: https://www.amnesty.ca/our-work/issues/womens-human-ri Follow The Sherbrooke Record on Facebook and Twitter! sherbrookerecord @recordnewspaper By Jamie Gruman Professor of Organizational Behaviour, University of Guelph Social allergies are a lot like seasonal allergies.They\u2019re annoying, exhausting and hard to avoid.They\u2019re also especially common around the holidays.That\u2019s because the holidays put you at a high risk of exposure.Swap the dander and ragweed for your not-so- favourite acquaintances and relatives and there you have it \u2014 a full-blown case of social allergies.Maybe it\u2019s the way your aunt constantly complains about frivolous things.Or perhaps it\u2019s how your father-in-law smacks his lips and wipes his mouth with the back of his hand when he eats.Or could it be the way your cousin can\u2019t have a conversation without droning on about himself?All of us have allergies to people whose seemingly inconsequential behaviour irritates us.The emotional and physical symptoms these social allergens produce arise within minutes of exposure, making us want to immediately evacuate the toxic environment.The holiday season social allergy Like seasonal allergies, social allergies are often inescapable.Triggers include the obligatory get-togethers that come with the holidays.For many, the season, beginning with American Thanksgiving, is supposed to be a time to recharge our batteries: recover from the unreasonable deadlines, numerous pressures and other demands we face on a daily basis.Social allergies can interfere with that plan.Rather than having a few days off to decompress, we spend our time away from work filled with dread, anxiety and exasperation because we have to endure people we are allergic to.Although we can get out of some noxious social situations, there are others that are almost mandatory.So, what are the social antihistamines that will help us cope?Limit exposure One effective way to prevent a social allergic reaction is to limit your exposure.In the same way a person allergic to cats should avoid snuggling up in bed with a pride of domestic felines, a person with social allergies should avoid staying in an environment full of social allergens.By minimizing the amount of time you are in contact with the allergens, you attack the problem directly, fostering resilience and recovery by reducing your exposure to a hazardous situation.This means leave early or come late.Have a strategy to restrict the amount of time you spend surrounded by your social allergens.While you are at the gathering, be strategic about the social situations you place yourself in.When finding a spot at the dinner table, don\u2019t sit next to Cousin So-and-so or Aunt M and definitely don\u2019t sit in full view of your lip-smacking father-in-law.Validate We have the power to exert some control over many social allergens.For example, when speaking with a self-centred toxic relative, she\u2019s looking for a certain type of reaction from you.In many cases, the wanted reaction is simple: it\u2019s support and validation.While you may want to shut off the stream coming out of auntie\u2019s mouth, this will not actually help calm your allergic reaction.But if you spend some time to first provide the validation she seeks, you could potentially satisfy her craving and extinguish the behaviour you find repellent.Give feedback If you can no longer tolerate your fa- ther-in-law\u2019s eating, consider speaking to him about his eating habits.But remember that conversations not only convey information, they also have implications for relationships and identities.Make it clear to him that you\u2019re speaking to him about this because you love him.And see if you can bring up the topic indirectly so that you don\u2019t come across as intrusive.Giving feedback to people often fails to change their behaviour if we\u2019re not sensitive about how it might be received.Mindfulness If giving feedback to your father-in- law doesn\u2019t seem like the best idea, you can instead try practising mindfulness.Mindfulness is a non-judgmental state of present moment awareness.When social allergens start bothering you, pay attention to your own internal irritation without evaluating it.Don\u2019t cling to it and don\u2019t push it away.Just follow it.Watching the ebbs and flows of your experience has a way of putting distance between you and your reactions through a process called reperceiving.Mindfulness won\u2019t necessarily prevent the allergen from bothering you, but it will help you control how much it annoys you and how quickly you recover from its effects.Social allergies can burn you out and change a relaxing holiday into a stressful test of endurance.To get a boost during holiday time, you need to make sure that you spend your time with people who recharge and revitalize you.Also, mitigate your averse reaction to people\u2019s annoying habits.A few simple steps can transform your holiday into one that lets you enjoy a happy, healthy break, instead of having to contend with social allergies.The author thanks Deirdre Healey\u2019s assistance with this article.EDITORIAL Page 6 Wednesday , November 28, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Rather than having a few days off to decompress, we spend our time away from work filled with dread, anxiety and exasperation DEAR EDITOR: We wonder if Tim Belford was listening to Anna Maria Tremonte\u2019s interviews on CBC this morning, November 27th, re climate change (or global warming: a rose by any other name.).Will he continuing to scoff at what to him is deemed the preposterous notion that our world is in dire straits in large part due to man\u2019s dependency on fossil fuels?I was quite shocked by his column, which appeared in The Record last week, which closely echoed Rex Murphy\u2019s in The Gazette.We cannot believe two such intelligent individuals can be such naysayers to what has been confirmed by the vast majority of reputable scientists worldwide and is so obvious.Ms.Tremonte was talking to some of those really concerned people whose research is very likely far more informed than that of Mr.Murphy and Mr.Belford.It seems rather specious to argue that the Arctic was once home to palm trees: those changes took place over thousands of years, whereas what we are currently experiencing i.e., dramatic increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses, is resulting in pretty sudden changes to our planet.Glaciers are calving and melting at a dismaying rate as are the occurrences of flooding, famine, forest fires.it all seems rather apocalyptic.But if it is more comforting, entertaining and newsworthy to assume the awkward posture of burying one\u2019s head in the sand, so be it.But their blinkered views are truly disappointing.B & T MATTHEWS NORTH HATLEY Letters How to survive your annoying relatives this holiday season 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 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not dead.Last week I drove my car into a snowbank opposite the company Everest Equipment on Westmount Avenue in Ayer\u2019s Cliff.Within minutes, three young company workers approached to help me remove the car but it was not possible.A young Everest employee helped me to the company office to call CAA.During my call, Dennis Cox spoke to CAA, saying \u2018we can handle this situation.\u2019 The employees eventually removed my car from the snowbank and Cody Power drove me to my home on Rosedale.Only in Ayer\u2019s Cliff, only at Everest Equipment, could such care be taken.My thanks ELIZABETH OSTIGUY AYER\u2019S CLIFF DEAR CANADA POST, Back on September 21, I mailed a letter to St.John's Newfoundland.It was returned to me yesterday, November 26, marked \"return to sender.\" I want to congratulate you on the lickety-split turnaround: that only took 9 1/2 weeks! M.FARFAN STANSTEAD Local Sports The Canadian men climbed one spot to No.20 at the expense of Spain, which fell to No.21 after losing 28-10 to No.16 Samoa.Wednesday , November 28, 2018 Page 7 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com By volunteering, you can HELP staff from the health sector to provide a better service to English-speakers! Literacy in Action is partnering with the CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie - CHUS.Literacy in Action volunteers will get together with learners from the medical community to help them practice English through simple conversation.~ Volunteering for Project HELP means.\u2022 You give 1 to 2 hours of your time weekly.This time will be spent mostly in phone or face-to-face conversations with learners.\u2022 You help support the growing bilingualism within the integrated Centre for Health and Social Services of Estrie (CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie-CHUS) and help dedicated individuals (nurses, social workers, etc.) to better serve the English population of our region.\u2022 You receive free tutor training, which will help you discover creative ways to share and develop your skills, and to assist second language learners.\u2022 You gain experience and satisfaction from teaching and learning with others.For more information, call or email Maggie George at Literacy in Action / Action Alpha 819.572.1481 maggie.george@lia-estrie.org 7 Connolly Street, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1L8 Galt Senior Boys win LaRuche invitational The Galt Piper\u2019s Senior Boys basketball team took part on the La Ruche invitational tournament this past weekend.The Galt Pipers Senior Boys won the juvenile division 2 section.There were over 60 games played throughout weekend in various divisions.The Piper team was sponsored by Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton.Pictured above with the senior boys team with their winning banner as well as a representative of the company Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Company Canadian men climb back into World Rugby top 20 The Canadian Press In the wake of its World Cup qualification, Canada has moved back into the top 20 of the World Rugby rankings.The Canadian men climbed one spot to No.20 at the expense of Spain, which fell to No.21 after losing 28-10 to No.16 Samoa.The top seven were unchanged with No.1 New Zealand ahead of Ireland, Wales, England, South Africa, Australia and Scotland.Fiji jumped two places to No.8 after upsetting France 21-14.France and Argentina dropped one spot to No.9 and 10, respectively.Canada was ranked 23rd in the world when it opened play Nov.11 in a four-team repechage in Marseille, France.Kingsley Jones' team went on to beat Kenya, Germany and Hong Kong to secure the 20th and last berth at the 2019 World Cup in Japan.The Canadian men were ranked 18th when they faced Ireland, then ranked No.6, in their opening match at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.Canada was trounced 50-7, the first of four straight losses at the tournament. Page 8 Wednesday, November 28, 2018 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 40¢ per word.Minimum charge $10.00 ($11.50 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions or more: 15% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: 11 a.m., day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $16.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $36.00 ($41.40 taxes included) Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.Can be e-mailed to: clas- sad@sherbrookerecord.com - They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday\u2019s paper, call 819-569-4856 between 1 p.m.and 5 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday\u2019s edition, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to confirm transmission) or e-mail: production@sherbrookerecord.com between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called.Rates: Please call for costs.Death Helen NUTBROWN March 28th, 1923 \u2013 November 24th, 2018 Passed away at the Hotel Dieu, Sherbrooke on Saturday, November 24, 2018.Helen (Taylor) Nutbrown of Lennoxville, age 95.Beloved wife of the late Ibrey Nutbrown.Loving mother of Judy Fannon (Bryan) of Anchorage, Alaska, Sallie Nutbrown (David) of Sherbrooke, Susan McKinnon (late Ray), of Spring City, Tennessee, Bill Nutbrown (Pat) of Petawawa, ON, Pam Nutbrown (Glen) of Oakville, ON, Cynthia Sparring (Dan) of Athens, ON, Mark Nutbrown (Cindy Mayes) Brockville, ON, Peter Nutbrown, (Tracey) Lyn, ON, and Victoria Nutbrown of Lennoxville.Cherished Nanny to 17 grandchildren, and soon to be 18 great- grandchildren.Predeceased by her brothers Mac (Monique, late Anna), Russell (late Marion) and Ron (Lorna).Special aunt to Trudy McLeod (Mike) of Hatley and Nancy Kerwin-Taylor (Phil) of Ayer\u2019s Cliff.Family and friends will be received at the CASS FUNERAL HOME, 3006 College St., Sherbrooke (Lennoxville) on Friday, November 30, 2018 from 2:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m.Funeral service on Saturday, December 1, 2018, 11:00 a.m.at the Church of the Advent, 473 Rue Bowen S., Sherbrooke, followed by interment at Massawippi Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Diabetes Canada would be appreciated by the family.CASS FUNERAL HOMES PHONE: 819-564-1750 3006 College St., Sherbrooke QC FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca Today in History Today in History for Nov.28: On this date: In 1520, the Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Pacific Ocean after passing through the South American strait that now bears his name.In 1628, writer John Bunyan, famous for his Christian allegory ``Pilgrim's Progress,'' was born in Elstow, England.His father was a tinker and Bunyan learned his trade, but also got involved in the English Civil War.His adventures were reflected in ``Pilgrim's Progress,'' one of the bestselling books of all time.In 1698, Gov.Louis Frontenac of New France died at Quebec.Frontenac was largely responsible for opening the region, despite orders from his superiors.In 1797, the North West Company, a major force in the fur trade, began building the Sault Ste.Marie Canal.It was destroyed by American troops in 1814 when they attacked the company's nearby trading post during the War of 1812-1814.In 1895, the first U.S.car race - from Chicago to Waukegan, Ill.- was won by J.Frank Duryea, who maintained a speed of 12 km/h.In 1914, the New York Stock Exchange re-opened after its longest shutdown ever.The exchange had closed July 31st with the outbreak of the First World War.In 1956, Canada granted $1 million and free passage to victims of the revolution in Hungary.In 1960, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania proclaimed its independence.In 1965, the Canadian satellite ``Alouette II'' was launched from Van- denberg Air Force Base, Calif.In 1972, the Canadian Football Hall of Fame officially opened in Hamilton.In 1979, an Air New Zealand jetliner crashed into the side of a volcano in Antarctica.The plane, carrying 257 people, was on a scenic flight from Auckland to the Antarctic coast and back.All 257 people, including three Canadians, were killed.In 1984, the Saskatchewan Legislature expelled convicted murderer Colin Thatcher and declared his seat vacant.Thatcher was convicted Nov.6 in the death of his ex-wife and sentenced to life imprisonment without eligibility for parole for 25 years.He was granted full parole on Nov.30, 2006.In 1987, a South African Airways Boeing jumbo jet carrying 159 people caught fire and crashed, approaching the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, killing all on board.In 1990, Margaret Thatcher resigned as prime minister of Britain, handing over her seal of office during an audience with the Queen.Thatcher, first elected in 1979, was Britain's longest- serving prime minister of the 20th century.She earned the nickname ``Iron Lady'' for her steely resolve on matters like the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands in 1982.Her decision to send a naval task force to the islands boosted her popularity and helped her win a second electoral victory.In 1994, Norway voted against joining the European Union.In 1994, serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, serving 16 life terms for killing 17 young men and boys, was killed by a fellow inmate at a Wisconsin prison.In 1999, Hsing-Hsing, a male panda, Chinese leader Mao Zedong's gift to former U.S.president Richard Nixon in 1972, died at age 28.In 2001, Enron Corp.collapsed after would-be rescuer Dynegy Inc.backed out of an $8.4 billion deal to take it over.In 2002, Roy Romanow's Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada report recommended a $15-billion cash infusion by 2006 for a sweeping expansion of medicare that would stop the growth of private medicine.Recommendations also included a drug plan for catastrophic costs; home care for the terminally ill, mentally ill and those just released from hospital; money for diagnostic equipment such as MRI machines; introducing a Canadian Health Covenant, and creating a health council of Canada to watch over medicare.In 2010, WikiLeaks released more than 250,000 classified U.S.State Department documents revealing a hidden world of backstage international diplomacy, divulging candid comments from world leaders and detailing occasional U.S.pressure tactics aimed at hot spots in Afghanistan, Iran and North Korea.In 2010, Leslie Nielsen, a Canadian- born actor who went from drama to inspired bumbling as a hapless doctor in ``Airplane!'' and the accident-prone detective Frank Drebin in the ``The Naked Gun'' comedies, died at a hospital near his home in Ft.Lauderdale, Fla., where he was being treated for pneumonia.He was 84.In 2010, European Union nations agreed to give C$89.4 billion in bailout loans to Ireland to help it weather the cost of its massive banking crisis.In 2011, after being stymied by minority Parliaments, the Harper Conservatives flexed their majority muscle in the House of Commons and stripped the Canadian Wheat Board's monopoly on Prairie wheat and barley crops.(The Senate gave it royal assent in December.It took effect Aug.1, 2012.) In 2013, alleged gang leader Quang Vinh Thang (Michael) Le pleaded guilty to orchestrating an execution of a rival drug trafficker in a Surrey, B.C., highrise in 2007 that ultimately killed five other people, including two innocent bystanders.(Le was sentenced to 12 years, which was reduced to three years and one month after he received credit for time served.) In 2016, a chartered plane carrying members of Brazil's Chapecoense first division soccer team crashed into a Colombian mountainside near the Medellin airport, killing 71 people.Three soccer players, two crew members and a journalist survived.Aided by dramatic cockpit recordings, investigators determined the jet apparently ran out of fuel.Do just one thing By Danny Seo If you have small packets of mustard in your junk or office drawer, pull them out and put them to good use.Mustard is more than just a condiment; it can also combat odors.If your reusable plastic, glass or metal containers have a lingering scent inside, you can neutralize the smell with mustard.Just squeeze a few packets of mustard into the container and then fill with hot water.Seal it shut and let it sit for a few hours, then rinse with soap and water to reveal your freshly cleaned container. The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Page 9 Your Birthday WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 Patience will be required when dealing with matters that could influence your personal finances.Problems will arise if you aren\u2019t up-front about what you have and what you owe.Don\u2019t trust others to take care of your personal affairs.Protect your reputation and passwords.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 Consider your budget before you spend money on end-of-year festivities or buy gifts for loved ones.Walk away from anyone trying to coax you to be excessive or indulgent.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Check the facts before you share information with others.Someone will pass along information that could make you look bad if it\u2019s not completely accurate.Question change and people who tend to be unpredictable.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 An opportunity should not be ignored.Put everything aside and look at the possibilities.Negotiate on your own behalf to come out on top.Get what you want in writing.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 Don\u2019t let anger take the reins.Think matters through and offer reasonable suggestions.If someone wants to be excessive, it doesn\u2019t mean you should follow suit.Do what\u2019s right, not what\u2019s popular.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 The changes you make should reflect what you can afford as well as how you take care of business.Don\u2019t let someone else handle your affairs.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Put some muscle behind your plans.Don\u2019t wait for someone else to jump in and take charge.Set your plans in motion and don\u2019t stop until you are finished.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 You\u2019ll have plenty of ideas, but before you get started, make sure you have accurate information and that your plans are realistic.Personal change and romance are favored.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 Do your own thing.Don\u2019t feel the need to follow someone else.Trust in your ability and use experience and logic to ensure that you do what\u2019s best for you.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 A change will do you good.Make plans to get together with friends or attend an event that will encourage networking.You\u2019ll be inspired by the information you receive.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 Pay close attention to what\u2019s going on at home and with anyone you are in a close relationship with.Look for any sign of discontentment or missing information.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 Practice what you preach.Someone will give you something to think about if you don\u2019t live up to the standards you expect others to maintain.Personal growth is encouraged.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 Keep the momentum going until you are happy with the results you get.Whether at work or home, it\u2019s up to you to follow through with your plans.WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 Over-the-shoulder has hidden problems By Phillip Alder In the over-the-shoulder style of bridge literature, the author describes his thoughts as he plays through a deal.The danger is that the writer will be constantly patting himself on the back for his great plays and defenses.Frank Stewart in \u201cPlay Bridge With Me\u201d (Baron Barclay) pulls it off because his deals are instructive.In today\u2019s deal, how should South play in four hearts?West leads the diamond 10.East wins with his ace and returns a diamond to dummy\u2019s queen.Stewart (South) began with one heart because he did not want to face the rebid if he opened one club, and partner responded one spade.(One no-trump would have been a big underbid, two hearts a bit of an overbid.) North then had an awkward response, unsure what his minor-suit queens were worth.He compromised by bidding one spade, then showing game-invitational values in hearts, which implied only three-card support.South could afford one trump loser, not two.That would usually have involved playing East for the ace.Declarer was just about to plunge forward when he realized that, since he had two club entries on the board, he could afford to make a discovery play first.At trick three, he led the spade king.When East won with the ace, West was marked with the heart ace \u2014 why?East passed as dealer, but was known to have started with the spade ace and diamond ace-jack.Now the only chance was to find East with the heart 10 and jack by running the heart eight from the board. 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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 Dear Annie: What is the etiquette with handicapped stalls in restrooms?When I go into a public restroom and there are multiple stalls to choose from, I like to go with the handicapped one because it\u2019s roomier.I imagine that many other people do, too.Is that wrong?If I ever saw someone with a handicap, I would of course yield to that person, but that hardly ever happens.Also, when taking the train, if the car is crowded but the seats reserved for disabled people and seniors are open, is it OK to sit there?\u2014 Not Sure in Norfolk Dear Not Sure: Err on the side of courtesy.If there are multiple stalls to choose from, always opt for a non-handicapped stall.You never know when someone who needs the handicapped stall will enter.If the handicapped stall is the only one open, I think it\u2019s reasonable to use it.However, if someone behind you in line has a disability, let that person cut ahead of you to take that stall.As for the train, always leave those seats open.Not all disabilities are obvious, and you shouldn\u2019t put someone in the position of having to ask you to get up.Dear Readers: Not long ago, I printed a letter from \u201cSitting Around,\u201d a woman who had recently lost her job after many years but was unable to find a new one because of a disability.She was experiencing a sense of inertia.I heard from many readers with additional insights for \u201cSitting Around.\u201d The following letters have practical tips that are worth printing, as they also may help others.MARGARET B.: \u201cSitting Around\u201d made reference to being rejected twice for \u201cgovernment help\u201d but not being disabled enough to receive it.She didn\u2019t specify whether she had applied for Social Security Disability Insurance, but even if she isn\u2019t eligible for that, she should look into her state\u2019s vocational rehabilitation program, which falls under her state education department.Her doctor could provide documentation to show the extent of her disability and prove her eligibility for VR services.If she were to be accepted in the program, a VR counselor would be assigned to work with her to determine her interests, skills and career goals.She might be eligible for job training or other educational services to improve her skills and job prospects.SHARON: You left out a major component in your answer to \u201cSitting Around.\u201d She needs to get her doctor to do a complete thyroid blood panel.Women in their 40s may be going through pre- menopausal symptoms, and antidepressants can sometimes contribute to an alteration of the thyroid.Please tell her immediately to request those tests, or she might continue to suffer, because some doctors don\u2019t look at anything unless you tell them.I suffered for 20 years and don\u2019t want anyone else to.DEB Q.: Please tell \u201cSitting Around\u201d to get a full medical checkup \u2014 including a complete blood count and tests for her levels of vitamin D and vitamin B-12 \u2014 along with the mental health checkup.I\u2019d also encourage her to review her diet, to get some fresh air every day and to make a list of a few things to do.And she should do the things on the list before allowing herself a reward.When I get a bit depressed, I clean something.It takes my mind off things while I accomplish stuff.Now would be a great time for \u201cSitting Around\u201d to declutter, while she is not employed and has some down time.And I also encourage her to help others.I\u2019m retired, but I still help the elderly.Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com.Occupying handicapped stalls and seats Dear Annie Once again, the organizers of the Lennoxville United Church\u2019s Christmas Bazaar and Turkey Supper were amazed at the number of people who contributed to the success of this community - and family-oriented event.Sandy Davidson\u2019s Candy & Fudge Table sold completely out, the contents (fruitcakes, doughnuts, jams, jellies, pies, cakes, cookies and muffins) of Kristan McKercher\u2019s Food Table literally evaporated into thin air, the Fish Pond realized its largest profit ever and the Wish Table, Silent Auction Table, Knitting and Crafts Table established new and astonishing records.The Attic Treasures Room is truly a gem of a spot to visit when touring the Bazaar and Jean Coates\u2019 beautiful selection of hand-made jewellery exemplifies the true spirit of a church bazaar \u2013 Jean creates and enticingly displays her wares and then turns over all profits to support the work of her Church.We were so pleased to have Lyn and David Drew from United Steeples combine their handiwork with that of Ken Porter and the Davidson family at the Crafts Table.The wreaths and wood carvings were just spectacular.Meanwhile, in the Lower Hall, many were hard at work preparing the food that, once the meal was over, would cause many to rub their tummies and declare ruefully that they had eaten too much - but that they would definitely be back next year! Under the guidance of Margaret Young, Gladys Fisk and Deanna McNab, potatoes were mashed, vegetables were steamed, coleslaw was scooped, cranberry sauce was dished out, rolls were buttered, turkeys were carefully carved, pies were cut into perfectly delicious triangles and tea and coffee was poured.The volunteer servers worked like whirling dervishes to ensure that no plate went unfilled, no pie went undelivered and no tea or coffee cup was left empty.The teams of dish - and cutlery - washers scrubbed and dried \u2013 for hours! And then, when all our guests had left, the clean-up teams worked their magic and, by 9:30 p.m.most of the two Gertrude Scott Halls had been returned to their pre-Bazaar state.We cannot express too strongly our deep appreciation of all those who donated their time, energy and talents, contributing in untold ways to the gratifying success of this major fundraiser.Again, thanks to your support Lennoxville United Church will be able to carry out its mission in a community that, in return, volunteers in awesome numbers to make this such a success.We hope you know that we could not do this without all of you.On behalf of Lennoxville United Church, and the organizers of the 2018 Christmas Bazaar and Turkey Supper, Frankie Noble, Publicity Chair 2018 Christmas Bazaar and Turkey Supper Page 12 Wednesday , November 28, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record "]