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[" T H E V O I C E O F T H E E A S T E R N T O W N S H I P S S I N C E 18 9 7 T H E Monday , December 10, 2018 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Sherbrooke march against climate change Page 3 Looking forward to the big 100 Page 4 It\u2019s beginning to look a lot like Christmas By Matthew McCully Some 30 friends and neighbours spent Saturday helping the Mack- eage family get their property set up for one of the most impressive holiday lighting displays in the Townships.For 25 years now, Lennoxville resident Eric Mackeage and his family have been going all out decorating their home for Christmas.Each year, the ideas get a little bigger, and the decorating expands onto the roof, down the driveway, all over the yard.As the decorating has evolved over the years, so has the tradition.For the second year, the Mackeages received a helping hand with the decorating.Above is a photo of this past Saturday\u2019s Christmas crew.\u201cI started this year, but I was finding it really tiring,\u201d Mackeage said.Luckily, a friend had organized a Facebook group to recruit people willing to lend a hand.\u201cThey know how much I love to do it,\u201d he commented.Despite a frigid day (around minus 20 with the windchill), the decorating crew spent Saturday helping Mackeage and his family get the eclectic mix of decorations set up.\u201cIt\u2019s a labour of love for me,\u201d Mack- eage said, greatful for the helping hand to get the display up to snuff.\u201cIt\u2019s not quite done,\u201d Mackeage said, explaining that he makes an effort to take it up a notch every year.On Sunday, he was out shopping for the supplies to mount a giant snowflake to add to the decor.\u201cI\u2019ll chip away at it all week,\u201d he said, fine tuning and plugging in some last minute add-ons.By this weekend, any locals who enjoy a holiday light show should swing by Carl Street after dark for a special treat.COURTESY OF JOHN MAYESNHOELDER Operation Nez Rouge still in need of volunteers Record Staff Coming out of its second weekend of the year, the Operation Nez-Rouge drive-home service is still in need of volunteers.To take part in one or more memorable evenings, simply go to Operation Nez Rouge.com and select your region and fill out a form.It can be sent by mail, email, or mobile application.Returning home safely using Operation Nez Rouge is a quick and easy option for motorists who prefer not to drive for any reason.Users can contact the central command in their area through the mobile application, which also allows them to know the wait time for 10 large command stations in Quebec during the evening .To mark the 35th anniversary of Operation Red Nose, Desjardins will be offering a gift to local organizations in Quebec who are investing time and energy to set up the ride service in their region.The company will give $50,000 to youth and amateur sports through 63 non-profit organizations that are committed to making roads safer during the holiday period.To this will be added the approximately $1.1 million donated each year by users to fund local projects across the province.The Mackeage decorating tradition continues Ben by Daniel Shelton Weather TODAY: SUNNY HIGH OF -11 LOW OF -17 TUESDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF -9 LOW OF -22 WEDNESDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF -17 LOW OF -21 THURSDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF -8 LOW OF -9 FRIDAY: CLOUDY HIGH OF 2 LOW OF 1 Page 2 Monday, December 10, 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record The Record e-edition There for you 24-hours-a-day 7-days-a-week.Wherever you are.Access the full edition of the Sherbrooke Record as well as special editions and 30 days of archives.Renew or order a new 12- month print subscription and get a 12-month online subscription for an additional $5 or purchase the online edition only for $82.21.Record subscription rates (includes Quebec taxes) 1 year print: $178.21 6 month print: $97.73 3 month print: $50.59 12 month web only: $125.00 1 month web only: $11.25 Web subscribers have access to the daily Record as well as archives and special editions.Subscribing is as easy as 1,2,3: 1.Visit the Record website: www.sherbrookerecord.com 2.Click e-edition.3.Complete the form and wait for an email activating your online subscription.Volunteers gather to celebrate the giving of time, talent and togetherness On Wednesday, December 5 the Mis- sisquoi North Volunteer Centre(CABMN) in Mansonville a non-profit charitable organization, held its Annual Volunteer Celebration at the CABMN Main office.With over 70 guests gathered, CABMN President, Charles Laurin, Vice President, Brenda Clark, Pot- ton Mayor, Jacques Marcoux, Bolton-Est Mayor, Joan Westland-Eby and the CABMN Board of Directors and staff joined with volunteers to celebrate the contribution that volunteers make in giving of their time and talents through the non-profit organization.The International Day of the Volunteer held on December 5 each year was designated by the United Nations in 1985 as an international observance day to celebrate the power and potential of volunteerism.The day is an opportunity for volunteers and volunteer organizations to raise awareness, gain understanding\u2026for the contribution volunteering brings to a community.It is also viewed a unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work among their communities\u2026 For the CABMN in Potton serving the Western Sector of the MRC Memphrem- agog, the news was shared that the group recently reached over 200 registered and active volunteers in their volunteer bank.These volunteers help in a variety of ways and through many community events not only in Potton but adjacent communities as well.Anyone wishing to sign up as a CABMN volunteer can contact the CABMN (450-292- 3114) and speak to one of the Coordinators of Volunteer Services (Debra Harding or Sarah Jersey) who are both more than willing to explain the process.At Wednesday evening\u2019s celebration, two volunteers were awarded the Karen Muzerall Memorial Award for their contribution to the community through volunteering; Jeremy Eldridge and June Peacock, both of whom are extremely active within the CABMN organisation as well as volunteering with other groups in the community.Eldridge and Peacock were awarded framed certificates and their names were engraved on the coffee table in the reception area of the office where all are greeted as they enter.Jeremy El- dridge is the third generation in the \u201cClark\u201d family to receive this award.A presentation was also made by the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Mansonville Chapter youth to the Potton Municipal Mayor and Council.Those present, Mayor Marcoux, Council Members: Jason Ball, Bruno Cote and Michael Laplume accepted on behalf of the entire council.The CABMN also presented a special gift to Bolton-Est Mayor, Joan Westland-Eby.The CABMN staff presented thank you gifts to the Board of Directors of the CAB along with their appreciation for the support and guidance provided by the board members.During the event guests enjoyed refreshments, presentations and the opportunity to exchange with others.Musical entertainment was provided by David Sturton a local musician who did a wonderful job playing guitar and singing throughout the entire evening.Some amazing door prizes were provided by local artisans and included handmade soaps, honey, products, and more\u2026 The CABMN Board of Directors, staff and community extends a sincere appreciation to all of the volunteers who give so much in so many ways.It is always a joy to gather to celebrate the efforts and amazing gift of time shared so freely to help improve the quality of life for others.For more information about the CABMN or to sign up for its free newsletter, visit www.cabmn.org PHOTOS BY ALEXANDRIA CHARBY Mable Hastings The Scoop Potton Mayor, Jacques Marcoux, June Peacock (center), one of the recipients of the Karen Muzerall Memorial Award for Volunteering in the Betterment of the Community and Debra Harding, CABMN staff Mayor Marcoux presents the Karen Muzerall Memorial Award for Volunteering to the second recipient, Jeremy Eldridge joined by CABMN Executive Director, Mable Hastings Alexandria Charby (SADD), Potton Municipal Council member, Michael Laplume, Ethan Ball (CABMN staff), Mayor Jacques Marcoux, Council Members, Bruno Cote and Jason Ball all pose during Wednesday evening's Volunteer Celebration at the CABMN in Mansonville. Monday, December 10, 2018 Page 3 Now sporting the colours of the AMI banner, the local grocery store benefited from an investment of $350,000 to provide a new ambiance with a modern design new lighting and a new image.LOCAL NEWS The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The future is bright: Lampe Foundation hosts 2018 awards night By Emilie Hackett Special to the Record The Lampe Foundation held its annual awards night on Thursday, Dec.6 at Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre.The Foundation grants members of the Eastern Townships community with scholarships and bursaries and has given over $250,000 in awards since 1993.Over thirty-some awards valued at over $35,000 are distributed every year to students at all levels in the education sector.Students in vocational training centres, secondary schools, CEGEP, and university at the bachelor and master levels are recognized.Charitable foundation of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Sherbrooke and District, many scholarships are intended to female recipients.The foundation also specifically awards students pursuing health studies.Winners this year include Many Doucet for the Tillotson Foundation Health Award, Sunny Skelling Brooks, Stefani Taylor, and Vanessa McPherson for the Sherbrooke Hospital Foundation Donna Draper Scholarship, and Kassan- dra Ryan and Morgan Passmore for the Lampe Commemorative Award.The Foundation provides support through heritage scholarships for achieving students who have served the community as leaders.Those who wish to contribute to the Lampe Foundation and donate to future students can do so at http://lampefoundation.org/donate/.COURTESY OF HEATHER BOWMAN Lampe Foundation Fall 2018 Scholarship winners Opening of new grocery store in Waterville Record Staff Nathalie Bouffard and Sylvain Pa- quette, owners of the Marché AMI La Place Water, held an official opening ceremony on Friday afternoon for the new grocery store, located in the same space as the previous grocery, which closed in August of 2017.Now sporting the colours of the AMI banner, the local grocery store benefited from an investment of $350,000 to provide a new ambiance with a modern design new lighting and a new image.Bouffard and Paquette are seen here with their three daughters at the official opening on Friday.Around fifteen new jobs have been created as a result of the grocery store opening.MATTHEW MCCULLY MATTHEW MCCULLY Sherbrooke march against climate change Record Staff Sherbrooke was one of the more than 175 cities around the world that held marches to raise awareness about climate change.Roughly 100 citizens participated in the local \u2018World March for the Climate\u2019, which took place on Saturday afternoon.Record Staff This past Saturday, December 8, the Sherbrooke Chamber of Commerce welcomed about forty immigrants as part of the Un emploi en sol québécois program.Participants interviewed with about twenty companies who have been prequalified for the positions on offer.The program was created by the Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce (FCCQ) to respond to the significant unemployment challenges faced by immigrants and the shortage of workers in companies in the region.It aims to help immigrants who have been in Quebec for five years or less to find employment in the regions.Chamber Director Louise Bourgault said that 86 per cent of immigrants who settle in Quebec live in Montreal and 55 per cent of available jobs are outside Montreal.\"A job in Quebec is different because it allows employers to be in touch in their the search for a workforce with immigrants who meet their needs.The goal is to pre-qualify candidates and accompany them to meet employers and for interviews.Last October, the Chamber attended the Career Fair in Montreal, to lure immigrants to settle in Estrie; More than one hundred and eighty people expressed interest in coming to work in our region.\u201d Chamber of Commerce hosts job-seeking immigrants Page 4 Monday , December 10 , 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Support the local businesses, services & professionals who serve our area where you live, work and play! 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In partnership to help you invest for your future TIM GODDARD BRANCH MANAGER RICK TRACY MUTUAL FUNDS DEALING REPRESENTATIVE GLOBAL MAXFIN INVESTMENTS INC.151 Queen Street, Sherbrooke \u2022 819-569-5666 \u201cLocals serving locals for more than 20 years.\u201d Looking forward to the big 100 Stanstead veteran is young and restless By Emilie Hackett Special to the Record \u201cEvery morning I wake up and I wait to get a call.It\u2019s always a good day if I get to go to work.\u201d That is how 98- year-old Donald Taylor sees his routine.A remarkable soul, he sits up straighter than most, loves to crack jokes, and always carries a deck of cards in his shirt pocket.Born in 1921 in Ayer\u2019s Cliff, Taylor bowls twice a week, with his own 14lbs ball, shovels his own driveway, and works part-time as a custodian in Newport, Vermont.Up until last year, he and his wife Gail drove down to Florida every winter, where he held another part-time job.\u201cI love working.It just keeps me going,\u201d he explained.His wife Gail couldn\u2019t help but laugh: \u201cHe has never not worked.He just has such drive.\u201d Halfway through the interview, Taylor mentioned he is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the world\u2019s largest organization for magicians.\u201cDo you want to see a trick?\u201d he asked, pulling out his deck of cards.Sure enough, he demonstrated an impressive trick that would leave anyone baffled.The Taylor couple have clowned for children\u2019s parties and birthdays for the elderly on more than one occasion.They got married 28 years ago in West Palm Beach.\u201cI met Gail at a birthday party at a cousin\u2019s place in 1987 in Stanstead.She chased me until I finally caught her, and I\u2019ve had her for 30 years,\u201d he recounted, as his wife rolled her eyes and smiled.They have been inseparable ever since.Nothing seems to stop Donald Taylor, who admits that he\u2019s \u201cnever ever broken a bone\u201d in his 98 years of life.\u201cBut I am going to knock on wood just in case,\u201d he chuckled, while knocking on his head.Canadian Air Force member, fire captain, lineman and electrician for BC Hydro, projectionist in a movie theatre, safety officer, employee for Expo 86, father of seven children; Taylor has done it all.He even worked on the set of Canadian comedy series The Beachcombers, where he taught Bruno Gerussi how to climb an electrical pole for a hydro rescue in the show\u2019s 12th season.Taylor joined the Canadian Air Force in the late 30s and was soon shipped over to British Columbia, where he spent 40 years of his life.He finally returned to the Eastern Townships in 1987.When asked how it felt to see the world transform before his own eyes, Taylor was hesitant.\u201cTechnology has changed so much in my lifetime.If technology suddenly disappeared, I don\u2019t think the world could recover.But I\u2019m glad I have my TV and my cellphone,\u201d he said, proudly pointing at his new television set that he put together himself, no instructions necessary.\u201cTo give you an idea, I used pen and ink to write back when I was in school.Then felt-tip pens were invented, but we weren\u2019t allowed to use them for another three years,\u201d he added.He did admit that he was still getting used to texting.The Beebe resident likes to boast that he still has his driver\u2019s license as well: \u201cThey haven\u2019t sent me anything about an exam.I\u2019m going to keep driving until they stop me.\u201d His wife added that he would drive anywhere they went, whether it be across Canada or all the way down to Florida.Now, Gail and Donald Taylor are relaxing in a new house.\u201cI still haven\u2019t put up any decorations on the walls, but it\u2019s coming,\u201d she reassured.Gail watches her husband bowl on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the CANUSA bowling alley between Stanstead and Beebe.After a bad fall, she no longer plays.\u201cI guess I could stay home, but I like to watch him play.It encourages him.\u201d Taylor wasn\u2019t always as bubbly and vibrant as he is now, at 98 years old.\u201cI was a shy kid.Up until I was around 11, I used to hide under the table when people would come visit,\u201d he explained.No one could have guessed it.There a few people who make it this far in life, and even fewer who do it like Donald Taylor has: with a big smile, an incomparable optimism, and an unstoppable drive.EMILIE HACKETT At 98-years-old, Part-time worker, bi-weekly bowler and accredited magician Donald Taylor is full of life. Gender-based violence is any form of violence primarily experienced by someone of a specific gender.It includes any kind of physical, sexual, emotional, psychological and financial abuse.The ongoing trauma can impact on someone\u2019s health and wellbeing for a long time.However, this issue doesn\u2019t just affect women.It has a big impact on children who see or experience it.It impacts their mental health and can put them in physical danger too.Violence against women is the leading cause of homelessness for women and children.It also has a longer-term negative impact.We know that children will often mimic their parent\u2019s behaviour and they learn from them at a young age.Witnessing violence and abuse of women can make children believe that it is right for women to be treated that way.This means young girls and boys may unconsciously become accepting of that kind of treatment \u2013 which means the cycle will continue.But together, we can stop it.We can all pledge to make a difference.We can: Learn \u2022 Relearn global history and research \u2018women who changed the world\u2019 \u2022 Learn what victim-blaming is and how to recognise it \u2022 Learn what patriarchy is and practice explaining it to someone else \u2022 Learn about gender, power and sexual consent Educate \u2022 Don\u2019t laugh at sexist jokes or comments and speak up against them if you can \u2022 Explore why we have a gender pay gap and talk with others about it at work \u2022 Learn to recognise gender stereotypes in the media and talk with others about it \u2022 Encourage the children in your life to play with any toy they like, regardless of gender stereotypes Communicate \u2022 Encourage the men in your life to talk to each other their feelings and emotions \u2022 Recognise how violence against women is also a men\u2019s issue, and discuss this with the men in your life \u2022 Talk to a man in your life about the pressures of being a \u2018real man\u2019 and how it impacts on relationships with others \u2022 Shift the conversation from what she looks like, to who she is and what she has achieved Challenge \u2022 Reflect on the division of labour in your household: Is it fair?\u2022 Don\u2019t fund sexism: Don\u2019t buy media or products that portray women in a degrading or violent manner \u2022 Call it out when a woman is interrupted or spoken over \u2022 Advocate against violence and gender inequality by spreading awareness on your social media and beyond What will you do?https://www.yourcommunityhealth.org.au/16-days/ The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, December 10, 2018 Page 5 Proud parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, show off your pride and joy in our \u201cBabies of 2018\u201d edition of The Record to be published on January 11, 2019.Mail a photograph of the baby with: baby\u2019s name, birth date, parents\u2019 name, hometown and 10 words describing the little tyke, along with $20.(taxes included), daytime phone number and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to The Record at 6 Mallory St., Sherbrooke, QC J1M 2E2 or e-mail: classad@sherbrookerecord.com with Visa or MasterCard for payment.Deadline: January 4, 2019.(Winners randomly chosen) RECORD THE 2018 Babies! THREE - 1 YEAR ONLINE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO Prizes to be won: ROBERT LAFOND 169 QUEEN ST.LENNOXVILLE 819-823-0448 16 WAYS of action to end gender and sex-based violence While we\u2019re reflecting upon presidential legacies, with the passing of \u201ckinder, gentler\u201d George H.W.Bush, an aspect of his predecessor\u2019s record comes to mind.Ronald Reagan is perhaps most remembered for \u201cBring down this wall!\u201d and the Iran-Contra affair.But the Gipper also left another enduring legacy - a national minimum drinking age of 21.In 1984, Reagan\u2019s administration cleverly gave the states the option of adopting the higher drinking age or having their federal highway funding reduced.All 50 states obliged, though each has its own set of exceptional circumstances.The reasoning behind the Reagan restriction was the number of young lives that would be saved by curtailing drinking and driving.Now we have the government of Premier Francois Legault raising the minimum age to purchase, possess or consume cannabis from 18 to 21, making Quebec the least permissive of the provinces when it comes to pot.Grass- smoking will also be banned in all public spaces.The reasoning behind the Legault age limit is that human brains are not fully developed until age 21.Lionel Carmant, the junior health minister piloting the pot bill, who is also a neurologist, even speculated it might be time for Quebec to revisit the province\u2019s legal drinking age.The premier promptly cut him off, as it were.Whether booze or weed is the worse evil for tender young brains, is, to cite a favourite quip of former premier Lucien Bouchard, \u201cun debat sterile,\u201d at least scientifically, but obviously not politically.Zero consumption of alcohol or cannabi- nol at any age would be ideal health-wise, but what fun would that be?(One might argue that smartphones are just as harmful to the immature cerebellum?Anyway \u2026 ) The upping of the marijuana legal age is bound to have consequences, from putting schoolyard pushers back in business, to increasing SQ border patrols as underage pot-purchasers load up in Ontario or New Brunswick, where the legal age is 19.The Legault government presumably has pondered all the pros and cons, then decided to keep its election promise.What is intriguing about the regulation of potentially destructive human activity, whether it be in Quebec, the rest of Canada or the rest of the world, is the inconsistency of laws aimed at protecting people from themselves.For example, according to in-depth internet research, there are about 20 countries in the world that have no official drinking age, or do, but don\u2019t bother to enforce it.A few examples are China, Kosovo and Bolivia.Others, including several in Europe, allow 16 year-olds to buy and consume beer and wine, although some countries require a person to be 18 to buy the hard stuff.The line from Eve of Destruction, the Sixties protest song, \u201cYou\u2019re old enough to kill but not for votin\u2019,\u201d turns out to be mostly true.In most countries, including Canada, you can join the military at 16, under certain conditions, though being sent to \u201ckill\u201d in combat at that age is unlikely.Recruits can join the regular forces at 17 with parental consent.Minimum voting age around the world is generally 18, although, curiously, in places where true democracy doesn\u2019t exist, like Cuba, Nicaragua and North Korea, 16- and 17-year-olds can exercise their right to vote for the party in power.Driving age minimums also vary around the world, with 18 being the most common, and 16-year-olds licenced under certain conditions of accompaniment.Alberta stands out as an exception, with 14- year-olds allowed to get behind the wheel as long as an 18-year-old is with them.You may have a licence to drive in your teens in Canada, but forget about renting a car.Most companies won\u2019t rent a vehicle to people under 21, unless they are prepared to pony up vast sums for the privilege.As for gambling, the human brain is seemingly fully capable of wagering away the paycheque at age 18, which is the minimum age in Quebec for entering a casino, buying lottery tickets or betting on the horse races or anything else the province allows.The CAQ government\u2019s measures may or may not have the desired effect of keeping cannabis out of the brains of people old enough to finish university.What\u2019s certain, though, is there are plenty of other ways for people under 21 to legally harm themselves.EDITORIAL Page 6 Monday , December 10 2018 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record The line from Eve of Destruction, the Sixties protest song, \u201cYou\u2019re old enough to kill but not for votin\u2019,\u201d turns out to be mostly true.DEAR EDITOR, As widely reported recently, various radio stations have stopped playing \u201cBaby, it\u2019s Cold Outside\u201d and the CBC has removed it from their holiday playlist.Discussions about this song have frequently arisen at Christmas time, but in the past actions do not seem to have been been taken.In a story on cbc.ca, Chuck Thompson, CBC Public Affairs Head, was quoted as saying that he understands that there are two camps on this issue.Presumably, those for removing the song object to the message they see.Those against may see another message or may be defending artistic freedom.Mr.Thomson is reported as recognizing that songs are open to interpretation and may have different meaning for different people.He says that this song was removed \u201cin light of the times we are living in\u201d.From the CBC story, he is referring to the #MeToo movement.It is not clear if CBC itself received complaints.In art, beauty, as they say, is in the eye of the beholder.Furthermore, what we perceive is not only based on what we are presented with, but also on our mind-set.Personally, I never thought deeply about the lyrics before, so I decided to conduct a wee experiment.I read them from the point of view that a member of the #MeToo movement might take, and \u2013 Lo and Behold - I perceived a man trying to forcibly seduce a woman.However, after listening to an articulate lady on the radio who said that the song was about a woman who wants to stay, and is standing up for herself against perceived pressure from other forces, particularly her family \u2013 hey presto \u2013 that is what it meant for me.With another switch in mind set I perceived mild flirtation (on both sides).The decision by CBC and other broadcasters to stop playing this song opens a can of worms.For example, are there other songs on CBC playlists that people might object to?I wrote to Mr.Thompson, telling him that I had listened to CBC\u2019s rap/hip hop CBC playlist.The very first track contained language and messages that could easily be seen as degrading.(I will not print them here.) I, myself, could see why people would object.Will this song now be removed?If not, why not?Where should the line be drawn?Mr.Thompson replied to me, stating that he understood the controversy that had been stirred up by the CBC decision, and that the issue was still under consideration.He also indicated that individual CBC stations are free to play the song if they wish.It will be interesting to see if CBC maintains its current position, reverses it or, perhaps to be consistent, starts removing songs from other playlists.SINCERELY, STUART MCKELVIE Letters How brainy is the CAQ cannabis legal age change?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 PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST T O T A L QUEBEC: 1 YEAR 155.00 7.75 15.46 $ 1 7 8 .2 1 6 MONTHS 85.00 4.25 8.48 $ 9 7 .7 3 3 MONTHS 44.00 2.20 4.39 $ 5 0 .5 9 ON-LINE SUBSCRIPTIONS QUEBEC: 1 YEAR 108.72 5.44 10.85 $ 1 2 5 .0 0 1 MONTH 9.78 0.49 0.98 $ 1 1 .2 5 Rates for out of Quebec and for other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record was founded on February 9, 1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by Alta Newspaper Group Limited Partnership.PM#0040007682 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to The Record, 6 Mallory Street, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 2E2 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA RECORD THE Peter Black Local Sports He previously spent two seasons and a half with the Portland Timbers, between 2013 and 2015, totalling 15 goals and five assists in 65 games, including 28 starts, and 2,577 minutes of play Monday , December 10, 2018 Page 7 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Impact acquires Argentine striker Maximiliano Urruti The Montreal Impact announced on Sunday the acquisition of Argentine striker Maximiliano Urruti from FC Dallas, in exchange for $75,000 in Targeted Allocation Money and a first round pick in the 2019 MLS Super- Draft.His acquisition will be confirmed after he receives his international transfer certificate and undergoes his medical.\"I am very satisfied with Maximil- iano Urruti's arrival to the team,\" said Impact head coach Rémi Garde.\"His experience in the league, his winning mentality, and his qualities as a finisher will be considerably useful for our group.\" Urruti, 27, has recorded 44 goals and 25 assists in 162 season games, including 118 starts, and 10,580 minutes through his five and a half MLS seasons.He has also scored twice in nine MLS Cup Playoff games, helping the Portland Timbers win their first ever MLS Cup title in 2015.More recently, the Argentine has finished atop - or tied for first - the FC Dallas' goal leaders in each of the last three seasons, with a production of nine, 12 and eight goals, while leading his team with 11 assists in 2018.His 29 goals put him amongst the top 15 MLS finishers, and tied for 11th, over the last three seasons.He contributed to FC Dallas' double in 2016, helping the Toros finish on top of the MLS regular season standings to win their first Supporters' Shield in club history.He also scored two goals in a 4-2 win against the New England Revolution in the Lamar Hunt U.S.Open Cup title.He recorded 29 goals and 20 assists in 95 regular season games, including 90 starts, and 7,966 minutes, while playing more than 2,400 minutes in each of his seasons there.He previously spent two seasons and a half with the Portland Timbers, between 2013 and 2015, totalling 15 goals and five assists in 65 games, including 28 starts, and 2,577 minutes of play.He appeared in 30 games in each of his last two seasons, primarily as a substitute, still finishing in second place with the Timbers for most goals in 2014 with 10, in only 1,181 minutes.He had originally joined MLS with Toronto FC in August 2013, before being traded to the Timbers in September.Urriti began his professional career at home in Argentina, scoring 12 goals in 56 Primera Division games between 2010 and 2013 with Newell's Old Boys, after coming though its academy.He was part of the squad that won the 2012-13 Torneo Final.He also appeared in six Copa Libertadores games.He holds his American green card and will not count as an international player.Transaction: The Montreal Impact acquires Argentine striker Maximiliano Urruti from FC Dallas in exchange for $75,000 in Targeted Allocation Money and a first round pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft on December 9, 2018.MAXIMILIANO URRUTI (Max-ee-mill- ee-ano Urr-oo-tee) Position: Striker Height: 6'0\" Weight: 165 lbs Birthdate and birthplace: February 22, 1991, in Rosario, Argentina Citizenship: Argentina Last club: FC Dallas (MLS) Date acquired: December 9, 2018 He has won the 2015 MLS Cup with Portland and the 2016 Supporters' Shield with Dallas Page 8 Monday, December 10, 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 - 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Once again, you\u2019ve filled our overflowing mailbox with questions, concerns and some kind words (thank you, as always, for those), so let\u2019s get right to business: \u2014 \u201cI\u2019m in my mid-50s and am having trouble sleeping.Melatonin was effective, but only for a short time.A friend suggested taking ibuprofen p.m.; it works very well, but I\u2019m concerned about taking it on a daily basis.Is it safe to take each night?\u201d Pain relievers targeted for nighttime use can be helpful with sleep issues because many of them contain diphenhydramine, an antihistamine also called Benadryl.Drowsiness is one of the drug\u2019s side effects, which is why it\u2019s used in over-the-counter sleep aids.While it\u2019s a useful fix for the short-term, like for sleeping through a long flight, it\u2019s not a great long-term solution.If you want to use Benadryl, we recommend you opt for the sleep aid rather than the pain reliever, which contains medication you don\u2019t need.However, the quality of sleep from Benadryl use is generally not very good.For our own patients, our preference for insomnia supplements is melatonin or magnesium.When supplements aren\u2019t effective, then we suggest the prescription medication trazodone.\u2014 \u201cI\u2019ve been hearing a lot about cherry complex, which is supposed to be good for you.But what\u2019s in it?What does it actually do?\u201d You\u2019re referring to a supplement derived from either the fruit or the bark of black cherries, which are believed to have antioxidant properties.According to some studies, antioxidants may be a hedge against inflammation, which plays a role in disease.Black cherry, also known as wild cherry, has long been an ingredient in herbal medicine and home remedies.In colonial times, it was used in cough syrups, as a sedative and for pain relief.The makers of various cherry complex products claim it is useful for cough, chest congestion and diarrhea.Due to certain chemical properties of wild cherry, however, it should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.Those chemicals can also change the rate at which the liver breaks down certain medications.Due to a lack of studies into the use of wild cherry, dosage is basically guesswork.We recommend talking to your family doctor before using cherry complex to be sure it\u2019s right for you.\u2014 \u201cWhen we perspire, do we lose sodium that we can (or perhaps should) then restore by taking in more sodium than we otherwise would?If so, how can we tell how much sodium we can safely add?Let\u2019s assume that our regular diet keeps us at an acceptable sodium level.\u201d It\u2019s the job of our kidneys to regulate sodium and water balance, and when they\u2019re healthy, they do it extremely well.The sodium we lose when we sweat is replenished via the foods we eat.If for any reason there is either a deficiency or an excess of sodium, the kidneys will correct the imbalance.For most of us, the teaspoon or so of salt that we consume each day is adequate.Elite or endurance athletes may occasionally require more, but they are the exception.Thank you again for your interest in the column.We\u2019ll be back with more letters next month.Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and associate professor of medicine at UCLA Health.Elizabeth Ko, M.D., is an internist and assistant professor of medicine at UCLA Health.Readers ask about melatonin, cherry complex and sodium intake WRIGHT \u2013 I wish to thank everyone who sent lovely birthday cards for my 90th birthday on November 7 and the people at \u201cDrop In Games\u201d who signed the card.The family was here and my Ontario children stayed a week.Thank you everyone for the gifts I received.MARION WRIGHT MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 Today is the 344th day of 2018 and the 80th day of autumn.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1817, Mississippi was admitted as the 20th U.S.state.In 1869, Wyoming became the first U.S.state or territory to grant women the right to vote.In 1884, Mark Twain\u2019s \u201cThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn\u201d was published.In 1898, the Spanish-American War officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.In 1901, the first Nobel Prizes were awarded.In 1967, 26-year-old singer-songwriter Otis Redding died in a plane crash near Madison, Wisconsin.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Cesar Franck (1822-1890), composer; Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), poet; Melvil Dewey (1851- 1931), librarian; Dorothy Lamour (1914- 1996), actress; Susan Dey (1952- ), actress; Michael Clarke Duncan (1957- 2012), actor; Kenneth Branagh (1960- ), actor/director; Bobby Flay (1964- ), celebrity chef; Greg Giraldo (1965-2010), comedian; Meg White (1974- ), drummer; Raven-Symone (1985- ), actress.TODAY\u2019S FACT: President Theodore Roosevelt was the first American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, on this day in 1906.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1935, Jay Berwanger of the University of Chicago won the first Downtown Athletic Club Trophy, which was renamed the Heisman Trophy in 1936.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cForever is composed of nows.\u201d \u2014 Emily Dickinson TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 4 \u2014 American presidents who have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize: Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between new moon (Dec.7) and first quarter moon (Dec.15).Datebook By Danny Seo Just because a product or its packaging has a recycling symbol on it doesn\u2019t mean it is easily recyclable.The question you have to ask is this: Is the item recyclable within your community or in your curbside recycling program?If it isn\u2019t, it does not matter if it has the symbol.Items like Styrofoam cups are marked with a No.6 recycling symbol but are nearly impossible to recycle, so even if you toss them into the recycling bin, they\u2019ll end up in the landfill anyway.Do Just One Thing The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, December 10, 2018 Page 9 Your Birthday MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 Stick to the truth, keep things simple and see all sides of every situation you face this year.An open mind and an abundance of love will help you get the most out of the opportunities that come your way.Strive for unity, peace and love.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 You\u2019ll be tempted to overreact if someone isn\u2019t playing fair.Consider alternative ways to handle delicate situations.You can make a good impression and effect change.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Go over plans or take care of important details that should be handled before the year comes to a close.Someone will offer personal insight into an important partnership.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 Take a moment to reflect on your personal habits and health regimen.Diet and exercise should be priorities, along with new beginnings as the new year approaches.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 Do whatever you can to bring a little joy to someone who is alone or needs help.Your gesture will not only change someone else\u2019s life, it will change yours as well.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 Sit tight and don\u2019t make a move.You may be tempted to initiate a change, but there will be advantages to holding out and waiting for a more appropriate moment.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Put things in order.Set the record straight and reach out to people you know could use a helping hand.Make the effort to strive for better health.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 You\u2019ll be drawn to people who may not be good for you.Question anyone who is offering the impossible or charming you with grandiose ideas.Get back to basics.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 You know what you are capable of doing.Set a course that is geared toward helping others and bringing joy to those in need.Personal improvements are highlighted.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 A change will do you good.Consider your options and make some arrangements to discuss your plans with someone who can help your cause.Celebrate with a loved one.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 Take part in activities that include children or seniors.Your input will be appreciated, and the joy you bring others will be its own reward.Close your day with a romantic gesture.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 Visit a friend or relative, or attend a function that will teach you something you did- n\u2019t already know.Embrace new beginnings, but trust your own judgment.Put practicality first.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 Communication is the key to getting what you want.If you offer your ideas and are open to others\u2019 suggestions, you will come up with a dynamite plan.MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 Crazy wild deals require guesswork By Phillip Alder Bob Hope cracked, \u201c\u2018Virus\u2019 is a Latin word used by doctors to mean, \u2018Your guess is as good as mine.\u2019\u201d We hate being faced with a guess at the bridge table, but we love it when we make an opponent guess.Describe your hand as quickly as possible and jump as high as possible immediately.Do not two-step.In this deal, at one table, West passed over four diamonds, hoping that North would also pass.But, no surprise, that did not happen.North doubled, and South bid four hearts.Now West raised to five diamonds, giving his opponents a fielder\u2019s choice.North doubled, and the contract went down three, minus 500, more than the value of the North-South game \u2014 if four hearts had made.At this table, West immediately raised to five diamonds, putting it to his opponents.North, with four potential defensive tricks, doubled.Then South was not sure what to do.Eventually, he bid five hearts.West led the club king: ace, two, eight.What happened next?With nine trumps missing the queen \u2014 nine never \u2014 the textbooks advise cashing the ace and king.However, when East is known to have eight diamonds and West only two, the odds swing strongly in favor of finessing on the second round through West.If South does that here, East wins with his heart queen, then must lead a low diamond.West takes the trick and cashes two clubs.However, it is probably better to play off the two top hearts.If the queen drops, great; if not, South plays on spades to try to discard his club losers before West can ruff in. 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