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[" 80-year old blamed in hit and run Page 4 \u2014 et eS coll RECORD THE VOICE OF THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS SINCE 1897 \u2018Tis the reason to buy local Susan Mastine - Page 6 75 CENTS + TAXES PM#0040007682 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013 Lennoxville community takes action on violence against women Gordon Lambie Special to The Record e Lennoxville and District Women's Centre held their annual candlelight vigil at Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre this past Thursday night.Organized every year in collaboration with the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, the vigil is an evening of guest speakers and music that serves as a commemoration of the Montreal Massacre at the Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal in 1989.Guests at this year\u2019s vigil, which was presided over by Kathryne Owen, included local musicians Amos Joannides and Matthew McCully; Lennoxville Borough President, David Price; and the President of Bishop's University\u2019s Gender Equity Centre, Nicole Rutberg.Speakers shared concerns on matters ranging from domestic abuse, to human trafficking and prostitution, to the recent recommendation on the part of the United Nations that Canada open an investigation into the \u201cdisturbing phenomenon\u201d of the more than 600 aboriginal women who have gone missing over the last 20 years.As in years past the vigil featured the traditional candle lighting ceremony, in which a candle is lit for each of the 14 victims.Unlike in past years, however, the lighting of the candles took place at the very beginning of the ceremony in order that they might be more clearly at the focus of the entire evening.\u201cWe are going to pay tribute to these 14 women,\u201d Owen said, \u201cWe are going to remember them and all of those who have been touched by violence.\u201d Following the candle lighting and words of the guest speakers, those gathered processed outside into Uplands\u2019 garden with tapers and red roses.Vigil participants were invited to speak any word they felt they needed to share in CONT'D ON PAGE 3 Youth-specific cancer room seeks English volunteers Gordon Lambie Special to The Record T: Eastern Townships division of the Quebec Cancer Foundation is looking for young English volunteers to work with Anglophone guests of the new Felix room in the CHUS Fleu- rimont\u2019s Hotellerie de l\u2019Estrie, the space that serves as residence for cancer patients or their families who require long-term stays for treatment.The room, unveiled last Wednesday evening, is a space reserved for youth aged 15 to 30, named in honour of Félix Pizza fundraiser result Deslauriers-Hallée, the Cégep de Sherbrooke football player whose death inspired the creation of an eponymous fund which works to engage in concrete actions to support young people living with cancer.\u201cThis comes partly out of Felix\u2019s desire to take concrete actions,\u201d said Héléne Deslauriers, Felix\u2019s mother, \u201cbut also we saw so many youths and young adults abandoned by their friends when they were at the hospital.It does- n\u2019t happen because they want to abandon their friends either; it\u2019s often young people\u2019s first close contact with serious illness that could lead to death, and they don\u2019t know what to say.\u201d Deslauriers said that, in the experience that she and her husband, Benoit Hallée, lived, the notions of hope and connection often showed themselves to be far more important components of a successful treatment than any technical component.It was Marie Toupin, Regional Director of the Quebec Cancer Foundation, who spoke to the need for young volunteers, and who put an emphasis on CONT'D ON PAGE 3 s in $21,000 ae 00 GORDON LAMBIE Domino's Pizza of Sherbrooke raised $5,400 for relief efforts in the Philippines in its fundraiser on Nov.25.According to franchise owner Corey Morin, seen here with wife Maria Ermie Vivo, with the added doubling of Domino\u2019s Canada and the Canadian Government, that amounts to a total Red Cross Donation of $21,600 as a result of the pizza purchases in the Sherbrooke area.Turn to page 3 for the story.THE SPECIAL OFFER for Record print subscribers: Receive a full year\u2019s subscription to the online edition for only $5 with every new 12 month print subscription or renewal.Read The Record online any time, any place Subscribers can view each new issue of The Record, as well as Brome County News, The Townships Outlet and our many special sections with just the click of the mouse.To subscribe, go to www.sherbrookerecord.com, click on e-dition and follow the simple instructions.For information or assistance call 819-569-9528 billing@sherbrookerecord.com Page 2 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com | The Record = e Borough of Lennoxville in- | - vites the public to its tradi- {behind the Borough of | .Lennoxville office).: \u201c+ Organized in partnership with \u201cthe Lennoxville Volunteer Fire- - fighters Association Inc, Santa's \u2018 : Visit will offer something to ;: please citizens of all ages.Several \u201c \u2018activities will be organized and : treats will be served.Santa Claus to visit the Borough of | Lennoxville SHERBROOKE tional visit from Santa Claus, .taking place on Sunday, Dec.15, from noon to 4 p.m., at the fire | station at 10 rue Samuel-Gratham .Activities planned + Horse-drawn sleigh rides » Colouring table + Variety of crafts + Winter-themed games « Face painting *.2 p.m.Arrival of Santa We look forward to seeing you to celebrate the arrival of the holiday season together! Source: Émilie Durocher Weather ;.A TODAY: »# FLURRIES, 4 4 WINDY HIGH OF -7 LOW OF -7 y WEDNESDAY: - * CLOUDY, \u201c4 FLURRIES HIGH OF -7 LOW OF -9 THURSDAY: » SUNNY = HIGH OF -15- .LOW OF -20 À FRIDAY: CLOUDY, j FLURRIES HIGH OF -13 LOW OF -16 #.SATURDAY: CLOUDY, FLURRIES HIGH OF -12 LOW OF -21 Generous donation for Wales Home Foundation CLEVELAND n Nov.29, a very gener- es donation in the amount of $200,000 was presented to the Wales Home Foundation donated by the Robinson Residence.The Protestant Retired Teachers\u2019 Homes and Benefits Corporation was established as a not-for-profit charitable institution by a group of retired teachers in the early 1960's to set up residences for Protestant retired teachers in the Province of Quebec.Donations and bequests allowed the group to purchase N , ë THE SCOOP MABLE HASTINGS n Thursday, Dec.5 from O: to 6 p.m.the Mis- sisquoi North Volunteer Centre (CAB) in Mansonville recognized the contribution of their over 200 volunteers from the region at an open house held at the CAB Main offices located at 314-B Main Street, as part of the International Day of the Volunteer celebration.Some 40 volunteers representing committees and programs such as: accompanied transportation, the Partage/Share food bank, Ken Jones Respite committee, Youth Support, Property, FYI, SADD, CIA, Wednesday Drop- in \u201cVie Active,\u201d Main Office reception, Youth Centre, Nutri Sante, Human Resources, Income Tax Clinic, and the Board of Directors, were in attendance at the afternoon event to celebrate the efforts of all who volunteer at the a home in Cowansville which was opened as the Robinson Residence in 1967.Circumstances were such that no additional homes in other parts of the province were ever established by the Corporation.With advances in health care and changing societal norms, residents came into the Home at a later stage in their lives and frequently required more intensive care.The Directors (volunteer retired educators) recognized that the Robinson Residence could not continue to operate and provide the services necessary for its residents.In 2011 a decision was made to close the Home.The property, including its buildings, was sold and the remaining residents were helped to find new accommodations.Upon dissolution of the Corporation, the remaining funds were distributed to not-for-profit organizations which provide services to seniors including retired teachers.The Wales Home is very grateful to be chosen as one of the beneficiaries.The money donated by this Corporation will be used to remodel the main dining room of the Wales Home which has CAB celebrates International Day of the Volunteer © Or on orth YT À pes Ù Left to Right: Volunteers from the CAB \u201cCarrefours d'information pour aines\u201d (CIA} project: Charles Larin, Lucie Bedard (project coordinator), Monique Lasnier and Jean Filion.a ai i 3 BI kL §4 Kim Nichols (CAB Administrative Assistant} poses with volunteers Michael Darney and Diane Bishop.CAB.CAB Executive Director, Alison Hannan welcomed the guests and warmly noted the contribution that volunteers make to organizations like the volunteer centre and so many others in the community.\u201cWithout the dedicated contribution of volunteers like you, organizations like ours would not exist,\u201d said Hannan.\u201cWe truly appreciate your time and we thank you for all that you do.\u201d Ben by Daniel Shelton © 2013 Daniel Shelton Distr.bv MWAM SOMETHING.TM SORRY SWEET- HOHT) WELL, SHE CAN HEART.BUT THAT GET OVER: HAPPENS SOMETIMES WHELMEE oN SHE PROBABLY FELL 2 ASLEEP EARIY OR BUSY remained original since 1969.Dining atmosphere is one of the most crucial aspects of creating a pleasurable experience which can maximize the food intake of older individuals who often suffer from nutritional deficiencies.With the help of The Protestant Retired Teachers\u2019 Homes and Benefits Corporation, the Wales Home will be modernizing the dining room area to create a \u201csavory dining experience\u201d for the residents.Source: Brendalee Piironen \u2014 Executive Director \u2014 Residence Wales Home & CHSLD Wales Inc.~ PHOTOS BY MABLE HASTINGS Accompanied transportation volunteer, Cécile Arès and Angelle Laplume, CAB Coordinator of Support Services for Seniors.Members of the CAB Staff team: Lucie Bedard, Alison Hannan, Mable Hastings, Sarah Jersey, Angelle Laplume, Kimberly Nichols, Eleanor Paige, and Sheila Samborsky were on hand to personally take a moment in recognizing each volunteer group/committee placing a gift under the Christmas tree in the name of each group, stating that: \u201cYou the volunteers of the (committee/group .name) are a gift to your community.\u201d Refreshments were served and the event was topped off With a beautiful cake (in the shape of a gift), made by CAB volunteer Tamara Hamelin.Volunteers truly are a gift in all communities! For more information about the Missisquoi North Volunteer Centre (CAB) and its many programs, visit the website at www.cabmn.org The Record | newsroom(@sherbrookerecord.com TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013 Page 3 Locar IN à \u201cWe can\u2019t understand what it is to live with nothing.\u201d HWS 8 Local Dominoes at the centre of donation for typhoon-ravaged Philippines Gordon Lambie Special to The Record omino\u2019s Pizza of Sherbrooke [Dei $5,400 for relief efforts in the Philippines in its fundraiser on Nov.25.According to franchise owner Corey Morin, with the added doubling of Domino\u2019s Canada and the Canadian Government, that amounts to a total Red Cross Donation of $21,600 as a result of the pizza purchases in the Sherbrooke area.The fundraiser focused on an assembly line production of large pepperoni pizzas sold for $15, tax included.Morin expressed great thanks to all those who bought pizzas that day, and made particular mention of Dyson and Armstrong\u2019s Garage and C.S.Brock in Richmond for their willingness to serve English volunteers CONT'D FROM PAGE 1 as delivery points for two larger scale deliveries to that community.He added a note of gratitude to Bishop\u2019s College School for the 60 pizzas they bought in connection with a dress-down fundraiser the student body engaged in on the same day.Maria Ermie Vivo, originally from the Philippines, is Morin\u2019s wife.She shared that while her family was not directly in the path of Typhoon Haiyan, she still feels close to the tragedy.\u201cMy family lives in the middle part of the Philippines,\u201d she said, \u201cand I am happy because my family is safe, but I still have a heart for those unfortunates who are not.\u201d Vivo explained that she has continued to have contact with several different people in the more affected areas through Facebook.She said that her friends have spoken of long lineups for food and clean water, and she emphasized that there are close to 4 million people in the country at the moment without proper shelter.\u201cYou think about 4 million people, and there are about six in Quebec,\u201d Morin said, \u201cThat\u2019s almost all of our population.It\u2019s hard sometimes to put these things in perspective.\u201d The Domino's owner expressed that he couldn\u2019t be certain of how exactly the funds raised would be spent by the Canadian Red Cross, since they do not provide that information, but shared that one of the reasons that that was the charity they decided to go with was the fact that the organization has a very good reputation.He added that he knows for certain that the Canadian Red Cross is working not just on so-called \u201cBand-Aid\u201d solutions, but real sustainable projects in the hardest hit areas.\u201c(The people of the Philippines) went from having nothing to worse,\u201d Morin said, \u201cWe can\u2019t understand what it is to live with nothing.remember the ice storm?People here were going crazy because we didn\u2019t have electricity, but the situation in the Philippines is far worse.We are a very giving nation, and when people need us we're there, but we're a country that has, and we have to be there for the countries that don\u2019t.\u201d The Canadian government has extended the end of its donation matching until Dec.23.Until that day, the Federal Government will match any donation made to a registered Canadian charity.reaching out to the English community.She explained that while the staff is bilingual, and the hospital has older volunteers from the English community, and many younger French volunteers, this is really a situation where it makes a difference for those staying in the room to see a younger face and to be able to communicate in their first language.\u201cThey're at an age where .they\u2019re on a quest for identity,\u201d Deslauriers added, \u201cthey\u2019re trying to cut the ties to mom and dad.\u201d She pointed to the fact that parents often become focus points for youthful anger in - treatment situations given the fact that the young people who are trying to prove their independence are forced to rely on mothers and fathers more than usual.The abandonment they action on violence against women \u2014 CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 the cold night air and then lay their roses in the garden in memory of someone the participant wished to remember.The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women was invoked by Parliament in 1991.Known informally as \u201cwhite ribbon day,\u201d for the white ribbons worn on the day to show solidarity with the cause; the day takes place on Dec.6 every year, the anniversary of the École Polytechnique shooting.Next year will be the massacre\u2019s 25th anniversary.PHOTO: GORDON LAMBIE \u201c GORDON LAMBIE The new \u201cFelix\u201d room at the CHUS Fleurimont was designed with youth in mind, and in memory of Felix Deslauriers-Hallée, a Cégep de Sherbrooke football player student who died of cancer.feel on the part of their friends often lends a sting and hopelessness to the situation that, ultimately only makes things worse.\u201cThe idea is really to create a space where young people can be together,\u201d explained Toupin, elaborating on what Deslauriers said by pointing out that the space, though still only a dou- ble-occupancy room, has been crafted with design elements that keep younger people in mind.The room comes with a workspace for students and each occupant has access to an iPad that will help them stay plugged in to the comings and goings of their various social circles.The décor, furnished by Les Peintures de Armond, provides a living forest theme to the space, helping to impart a spirit of optimism and hope.\u201cFelix didn\u2019t need any additional accompaniment because he had such an entourage,\u201d Deslauriers continued, \u201cbut we saw so many young people who really needed someone there to help them find give them the silence they need.\u201d Felix\u2019s father explained that the creation of this room is the first of the actions that the fund is hoping to enact.Ultimately, according to him, the goal is to adapt all of the hospitals cancer services to have a dedicated approach for youth.The Felix room was renovated at a cost of close to $20,000, according to Toupin, although she said that the local business community paid for almost all of that.Young people interested in volunteering with the Quebec Cancer Foundation can call 819- 822-2125, or read more information (in French) on their website: www.fcq.qc.cq the words to speak or Travel Vaccination Service + Hepatitis A and B * Typhoid » Update your immunization schedule Thursdays 10 a.m.to | 1:30 am.Marie-Claude Lapointe Rachel Lajeunesse Sylvie Lussier Æ JeanCoutu For more information, the team from the laboratory will be glad to help you.147 Queen Street Lennoxville Blood Test: On appointment only.819-569-3601 Page 4 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com | The Record Police briefs: 80-year old blamed in hit and run Record Staff year old woman in connection with a hit and run that seriously injured a 62-year old man last Thursday.The accident occurred at around six o\u2019clock Thursday evening on 7th Avenue in Sherbrooke.The sexagenarian suffered significant injuries including one to his head.\u201cThe woman has been questioned by investigators.There are several verifications to make pis are questioning an 80- before charges can be laid.The woman has been released,\u201d says Sherbrooke Police spokesperson Rene Dubreuil.Vehicle parts found at the scene of the accident led police to the motorist believed to be responsible.\u201cPatrol officers located a vehicle that matched the one that left the scene.Expert analysis confirmed that we have the right vehicle and we were then able to locate the person who was driving the vehicle on Thursday evening,\u201d Dubreuil says.Fast driver, slow learner Police arrested a man in Coat- icook early Sunday for impaired driving, the sixth accusation of this kind he has faced.The 31-year old man was stopped about 3 a.m.for speeding and subsequently failed a breath test.He will face criminal charges.Memphremagog weekend police roundup At around 3 a.m.Saturday morning, Memphremagog Police intercepted a man driving the wrong way along Highway 10 near exit 115.When police turned on the flashing lights, the driver responded by turning around.Police used an emergency vehicle crossing to access the other lanes and intercepted the vehicle, which was stopped on Highway 112.The driver, a 31-year old Sherbrooke man, will be charged with driving with a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit.His license has been sus- \u201cA.N.A.F.UNIT 318 THE HUT welcomes all your inquiries for general hall rentals for: » Wedding Receptions * Private Parties / - Anniversary RE Parties * Funeral Receptions er To find out more about our services, call us today: 819-346-9122 between 1 p.m.To Jor Christine 81 9-346-9200 ; 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and also the work of other first respon- ders,\u201d said Lac-Megantic fire chief Denis Lauzon.\u201cFirefighters are on the front lines, but we have had a lot people working behind us and helping out.\u201d The ceremony was held at the local high school.Only a few months ago it served as a shelter for those displaced following the explosion.Lac-Megantic mayor Colette Roy-Laroche, who was front and centre following the tragedy, was the first to be honoured with a medal.Roy-Laroche shed a few tears as she hugged Quebec Premier Pauline Marois.\u201cToday\u2019s ceremony was heartwarming,\u201d Roy-Laroche said.\u201cTaking time to pay tribute like this, it\u2019s something we sometimes forget to do in our busy world.\u201d In her speech, Marois told the first responders they were a source of strength across Quebec as residents grappled with the tragedy.\u201cThe people of Quebec thank you for your exceptional service,\u201d Marois said.\u201cYour actions saved lives, and gave a whole community a reason to stand up again.\u201d Following the accident last July 6, firefighters came from across \u2018the province and even neighbouring Maine to help out.A total of 47 people were killed after a runaway train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded near the centre of town.On Saturday, members of the community lit the same number of Christmas trees as a tribute to the victims.City won't hire new Brompton Director SHERBROOKE e City of Sherbrooke is as- | suming the proposed municipal reform will pass and is refusing to hire a new director for the threatened Borough of Brompton.Borough Director Pierre Auger will be retiring on Dec.31 and the threatened borough now has to decide on a replacement.Three proposals for Auger\u2019s replacement were expected to be presented to Borough President Nicole Bergeron at the city council meeting Monday night.There will not, however, be a formal selection process.\u201cWe have not advanced one iota in this file and it is very worrying.The delay is indecent,\u201d says Bergeron.\u201cI look at the schedule and it\u2019s not as if Mr.Auger didn\u2019t warn us.He was supposed to leave in June, but we have not been allowed to replace him, leaving the solution until the end of the year.\u201d Sherbrooke\u2019s executive committee chair Serge Paquin confirmed that a decision was taken before the election not to replace Auger.\u201cWe do not want to hire someone before knowing if we are going ahead with borough reform.We do not want to be stuck with someone for whoin we don\u2019t have any work.\u201d The, proposed, geform would see the borough: of Brompton merged.with that of Fleurimont.Paquin adds that if the 1 reform doesn\u2019t pass, a new director will be hired.\u201cIt should be noted that for seven months, Marc Mongeau, Director of the Borough of Fleurimont has also served as Director of the Borough of Brompton in the absence of Auger.The job has to be done by someone.It fäs never been a problem in the past.\u201d Hundreds greet St.Nick in Richmond RICHMOND draw of an electric train and two pairs of tickets to a show for ast Saturday, the town.of-children that wil}-take-place-at - Richmond played host to a special guest as Santa Claus flew in from the North Pole especially to visit the town\u2019s René- Thibeault Park.Santa Claus arrived accompanied by the Star Fairy and leprechauns to enjoy the several activities surrounding the pie- sentation of gifts.There were sleigh rides, inflatable games, and face painting.Those\u2019 present were able to register for the the Richmond Arts Centre iñ the coming weeks.The visit was made possible thanks to the participation of the City of Richmond, the Township of Melbourne, the Township of Cleveland, the Caisse Desjardins du centre of Val- Saint-François, Pharmacy Familiprix Lang, \u2018and Remax.Over three hundred children and their parents participated in the day\u2019 s activities.U de S to formalize Charter stance SHERBROOKE e University of Sherbrooke wants ] to clarify its position on Quebec\u2019s 4.proposed \u2018Charter of Values\u2019 and has formed a working group to study the proposal and to formulate a formal institutional position on the controversial legislative proposal.Despite having already sent a letter to the Minister responsible for the Charter, Bernard Drainville, expressing the university\u2019s opposition to items within the bill, \u201cThe board has not yet taken a position,\u201d says CHUS Communications Director Jacinthe Ouellette.\u201cWe have formed a working group to which I belong and we are currently evaluating (the Charter\u2019s) potential impact.\u201d This committee brings together people from different sectors, both doctors and members of the Users Committee.\u201cWe are trying to assess the impacts for both employees and patients,\u201d Ouel- lette says, stressing that the issue will be examined from several different perspectives, including the issue of the shortage of labour.The CHUS will also focus on the position taken by other hospitals.Asked about the type of reasonable accommodations that have been requested in recent years, Ouellette indicates that these have been made for days off in connection with religion.\u201cThere are some religions that prevent people from working on some days.We always work it out,\u201d she says, adding that there have been few such requests.The Charter bill proposes to prohibit members of the public service from wearing \u2018ostentatious\u2019 religious symbols, to emphasize the \u2018religious neutrality\u2019 of the state.Employees of hospitals and universities would be affected.University of Sherbrooke Rector, Luce Samoisette says that a working committee has been formed to look into the matter, and that the University would publish a report following the committee\u2019s work.The letter by Samoisette denouncing the Charter sent to the Minister responsible for Democratic Institutions Bernard Drainville, was Written before any changes made to the bill.Samoisette told media that the institution is not against the principle of secularism and gender equality but it is the proposed ban on wearing religious symbols that causes concern.\u201cThis is unacceptable to the University,\u201d she said.\u201cIt goes against academic freedom.\u201d \u201cOther proposals contained in the draft Charter on secularism don\u2019t raise the same concerns.The obligation to provide service face-to face, for example, corresponds to some of the concerns of our education mission,\u201d the letter to Drainville said.\u201cRequests for accommodations based on religious beliefs were until now managed on a case by case basis without causing difficulties.These requests do not concern the wearing of religious symbols.\u201d Several Quebec universities have voiced their opposition to the Charter.At Bishop's, the Board of Governors adopted a resolution which specifically states that the establishment rejects the idea that the neutrality of the State or the University \u201cmay imply a duty on the part of individuals to suppress the expression of their faith through clothing or the religious symbols they wear.\u201d I AE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12th 10:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m.ST-JEAN-BOSCO CHURCH (basement) 900 Sherbrooke Street, Magog Maude Lallier Honorary President Student Stem Cell Transplant fightlikemaude.com 52183 Page 6 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record EDITORIAL It is indeed the season for giving.Let's keep the focus of our giving local, in every part of the process.Buying local can apply to holiday shopping ui Les SUSAN MASTINE is the season for giving.And just | about everyone\u2019s talking about their shopping list.whether they've just started, haven\u2019t begun, or are all finished shopping.like it\u2019s a chore, an aggravation, a weight on their shoulders.There\u2019s the frustration of not being sure of the person-to-receive-the-pre- sent\u2019s clothing size, style preferences, and/or favourite colours; the uncertainty of what he or she needs or is hoping for; whether the loved one already has the gift you have in mind.Then there\u2019s the hassle of being immersed in the hustle and bustle, glitter and greed of the dreaded jam-packed * shopping malls.Had enough?How about opting for local shopping?Strolling the streets of downtown Lennoxville, Richmond, or your nearest town or village, and exploring local Christmas markets may turn up some quite appropriate sur- prises\u2014a lovely children\u2019s book, fair- trade chocolate bars, tasty tidbits made in the Eastern Townships perfect for sending to a loved one far away (like dried mushrooms from Kingsbury, maple-butter-filled chocolates and seabuckthorn herbal tea from Ulver- ton, apple-strawberry jelly from St.Georges de Windsor, coffee from La Briilerie des Cantons, chocolate-coated coffee beans from St.Félix de Kingsey, a creative work by an Eastern Townships author, artist, or musician from your nearest English bookstore or Townshippers\u2019 Association office.Buying local can definitely apply to holiday shopping and add a whole new dimension to your present-seeking experience this Christmas.Which reminds me\u2014Midnight Madness in Knowlton, this Saturday the 14th from 5 p.m.until midnight, of course, is a not-to-be-missed highlight of the season, with wandering carollers, tastings and treats, shops open late into the night, and a festive ambiance.For a truly different gift, forget about wrapping up a tangible present and offer an experience.Make plans to treat your loved one(s) to a special out- ing\u2014a visit to a museum like Sherbrooke\u2019s Nature and Science Museum with its vast array of still-life birds, butterflies, shells, and animals in stunning arrangements and poses; a tour of Drummondville\u2019s Village Québécois d\u2019Antan pioneer village with 42 buildings brightened by over 25,000 Christmas lights; or a trip to Granby Zoo with its special winter activities, featuring animal babies born in 2013, an Inuit igloo and ice fairy castle, and rides on a camel.Whatever approach we take, our loved ones will be grateful that we have put thought and caring into our Christmas gift-giving.But, can we not take an extra step.to give also to others beyond our family and friends by supporting a local or regional community organization or institution\u2014an animal shelter, a cemetery, church, food bank, historical society, homeless shelter, hospital, library, school breakfast program, seniors\u2019 home, soup kitchen, university, women\u2019s centre?Ever considered setting aside a small percentage of your gift-giving budget to split among your favourite causes?Every donation of a few dollars will not only provide more funds to ensure that the establishment\u2019s activities continue or are enhanced, it will also ease the burden and boost the morale of everyone involved.No extra cash?Consider giving a bit of your time and energy to a local worthy cause for 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hasn\u2019t exactly said it, Canada\u2019s railways have been operating on luck and prayers for many years.But, as Lac-Mégantic\u2019s tragedy shows, our luck has run out.\u201cDespite the fact that federal railways were required 12 years ago to implement safety management systems for managing their safety risks and complying with safety requirements, Transport Canada has yet to establish an audit approach that provides a minimum level of assurance that federal railways have done so,\u201d says the auditor's report.Before the government once again repeats the old saw, \u201cWe are Tough on Crime,\u201d they need to get tough on railways.After Montreal-area teens Dylan Ford, Mitchell Bracken-Guenet, and Ricardo Conesa were killed in the early morning hours of October 31, 2010 after being struck by a VIA Rail passenger train, I took an active interest in railway safety.Needless to say, at nearly every turn I saw government turning a blind eye towards railway safety and protecting Canadians.Whether it was being intimidated by Montreal Police or being stymied by VIA Rails refusal to disclose documents, or having letters to three different federal Ministers of Transport being ignored, 1 came to the conclusion that the system in place for railway safety was broken.And maybe that is the way the current government wants it-they want economic action and not sustainable, safe development.The proof of my theory came on May 17, 2012, when the Harper Government decided to remove the responsibility for I Canada is to prevent another Lac- railway safety from the companies that run the trains.A vital principle of railway safety was removed from the Railway Safety Act.\u201cTo recognize the responsibility of railway companies in ensuring the safety of their operations,\u201d was deleted from the law.So, to read the Auditor General's damning critique of the government and their oversight of railway safety is not surprising.\u201cThe guidance and tools provided to inspectors for assessing federal railways\u2019 safety management systems are missing many key elements.For example, they contain few requirements to help inspectors plan, conduct, and conclude on audits and inspections, and for following up on findings.This makes it difficult for Transport Canada to ensure that its inspections and audits are effective in determining whether railways are taking corrective actions where necessary.Lastly, Transport Canada does not have a quality assurance plan to continuously improve its oversight of rail safety,\u201d writes the Auditor General.Just what then is the government doing?Though the government claims their wheels are turning, they are not in a direction in which we should be proud.My 16-part blog series, the Turcot Train Tragedy, highlighted some key concerns with one incident of train dangers that were not being addressed.But the wide plethora of concerns that exist along the 44,000 kilometres of track that criss-cross our nation are likewise being ignored.The solution is not to put a train on the new $10 bill.Clearly, there needs to be a Royal Commission into railway safety, one that reviews all of what the Auditor General has identified, and more.How many more railway deaths are we to accept before our government does right?- Does the right thing by calling a wide review into railway safety.Jack Locke is a Montreal-area writer, editor, and poet.-\u2014\u2014 hs - The Record | newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com TuzsDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013 Page 7 [Local Sports Janick Asselin who scored four goals, now has a team-leading 54 points on 26 goals and 28 assists.Asselin sparks Cougars win over Princeville Women end 2013 with pair of wins By Mike Hickey Special to the Record e Champlain College | men's hockey team snapped a two-game losing streak Sunday afternoon with a decisive 7-3 win over the Princeville Titans in a Quebec Junior AAA Hockey League game played in Sherbrooke.With the victory the Cougars now have a 22-6 record and 47 points, two points behind the Titans and Granby Inouks in the battle for first place in the Per- ron-Burrows Division.The game was never in doubt as the Cougars jumped out to a 2-0 first period lead and never looked back.They increased the margin to 6-0 before Anthony Lapierre Therrien spoiled Alex Leclerc's shutout bid with a goal at the 9:41 mark of the third period.Leclerc finished the game QMJHL SUNDAY ROUNDUP: Armada overpower Phoenix 4-1 The Canadian Press SHERBROOKE aniel Walcotte and Fred- DE Bergeron each had a goal and two assists as Blainville-Boisbriand toppled the Phoenix on Sunday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action.Tyler Brown and Marcus Hinds also scored for the Armada (22-4-5), who remain two points ahead of Halifax for top spot in the QMJHL standings.Cole Murphy scored for Sherbrooke (11-20-2), which is on a five-game slide.Samuel Montembeault made 23 saves for Blainville-Bois- briand while Francois Desrosiers turned aside 26-0f-30 shots for the Phoenix.In other games, Nicolas Aube- Kubel scored two of Vald'Or\u2019s five second-period goals as the Foreurs downed the host Gatineau Olympiques 5-4.In Bathurst, N.B.the Screaming Eagles beat the Titan 3-2 in with 34 saves as he improved his season record to 11-5.The offensive star of the game was veteran Janick Asselin who scored four goals and now has a team-leading 54 points on 26 goals and 28 assists.Other goal scorers against Princeville were Michael Rheaume, Raphael Lacerte and Shawn Lanoue.The Cougars are back in action Friday when they travel to Ot.Cameron Darcy scored the winner at 4:24 of extra time as Cape Breton came from behind to edge Acadie-Bathurst for its fifth win in a row.In Charlottetown, PEI the Mooseheads scored three times on the power play to hand the Islanders their eighth straight: defeat by a score of 4-1.Nikolaj Ehlers, Andrew Ryan and Timo Meier scored with the man advantage for Halifax (23-10-1) while Darcy Ashley scored into an empty net and added two as- Longueuil to play College Fran- cais and return home for a pair of games; they host the Terre- bonne Cobras Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p.m.and the Granby In- ouks on December 20.They play their final game of 2013 on the 21st when they play a road contest against the Titans.The women finished the first half of their 2013-14 season with a 3-2 triumph over the Edouard Montpetit Lynx and a 9-1 win sists.In Moncton, N.B.Christophe Lalonde scored twice, including the winner, and added an assist as the Wildcats slipped past Victoriaville 4-3.At Rouyn-Noranda, the Huskies defeated the Oceanic 3- 2 in a shootout.Philippe Desrosiers made 41 saves and Francis Perron scored the shootout winner as the Huskies pushed Rimouski's winless streak to six contests.In Shawinigan, Francis over Lionel Groulx Nordiques.Katherine Dubuc had a hat trick and an assist while Annie-Pier Tremblay added a goal and three assists to lead the Cougar offensive attack against the Nordiques.Other goal scorers include Maude Leveille, Audrey Fontaine, Sophie Gagnon and Marilyne Rousseau.The women are presently in second place in the CEGEP Division 2 with a 6-8 record.Beauvillier scored 16 seconds into overtime and Ilya Zinoviev had a pair of goals in regulation as the Cataractes beat Chicoutimi 54 in OT.Sebastien Gauthier had a goal and two assists for Shawinigan (6-22-3) while Antoine Masson scored the other.Charles Hudon scored once and set up two more for the Sagueneens (16-17-1) and Se- bastien Sylvestre, Janne Puhakka and Nikita Liamkin had a goal apiece.Sherbrooke native David Perron: A quiet leader with the Oilers By John Korabanik The Canadian Press EDMONDTON ey've got three of their | own No.1 draft picks on their roster but it\u2019s a former St.Louis Blues first-round selection who has quietly emerged as the Edmonton Oil- ers\u2019 leading scorer.Edmonton picked up David Perron from St.Louis last summer, and the 2007 first-round selection, despite missing four games with a neck injury, has 12 goals and 25 points for the Oilers (10-18-3, 23 points).What's more, the 25-year-old is just one of three players on the squad not on the negative side of the plus-minus rating.\u201cIt\u2019s only 25-30 games so I don\u2019t want to go ahead of schedule,\u201d said the native of Sherbrooke.\u201cI want to keep going, keep working hard and help this team.I like the way it\u2019s going lately with the team and with a lot of the individual play so we have to keep it up.\u201d But Edmonton first-year coach Dallas Eakins said Perron is more than just an offensive player.The Oilers landed Perron from the Blues for Swedish- born forward Magnus Paajarvi and a \u201814 second-round pick.\u201cI love his competitiveness,\u201d Eakins said.\u201cAs much skill as he has, he\u2019s got that little bit of nasty in him.\u201d Eakins adds the seven-year veteran has wasted no time becoming a leader in the dressing room.However, the six-foot, 198-pound Perron admits he\u2019s frustrated with the Oilers\u2019 inconsistent play this season.\u201cI don't know if it\u2019s a roller coaster but that\u2019s not the way we're trying to build,\u201d said Perron.\u201cI know its frustrating for everybody but we're trying not to get on that roller coaster.We're trying to stay on an even keel.We're trying to find that good balance.\u201d That\u2019s been difficult for an Edmonton team that\u2019s alternated wins with losses over its last eight games.The Oilers continue their five-game home- stand Tuesday night hosting the Carolina Hurricanes.At no time, perhaps, was their inconsistency more evident than their two games last week _ a 6-2 loss to Phoenix on Tuesday, then an 8-2 win over Colorado on Thursday.The Oil- ers followed that up with a 2-1 overtime loss to Calgary and the frustration of being unable to score led to another breakdown in the system that resulted in a lot of unsuccessful individual play.\u201cI know we want to make plays but we have to be smart and keep plays going.And that means shooting more rather than trying to make an abundance of fancy passes.Perron has taken a team-high 98 shots so that wouldn't appear to be an issue for him.My first two years when Andy Murray was my coach (in St.Louis), he was saying \u2018You're selfish when you don\u2019t shoot the puck because the team needs you to shoot the puck\u2019\u201d said Perron.\u201cThe first couple of years I was like, what is he talking about?But sometimes it does make sense.When you overpass it when you have a lane to shoot, what\u2019s the point?You have to put it there (on net).\u201d Perron scored 13, 15 and 20 goals his first three NHL campaigns before injuries restricted him to just 115 games from 2010 to \u201813.Still, he had a career-best 21 goals in 57 contests with the Blues in 2011-12.Perron said while many of the young Oilers are great play- makers, they also have great shots that they don\u2019t make enough use of.\u201cWhen (Ryan Nugent-Hop- kins) has the puck and he\u2019s on a 2-on-1, I know he\u2019s going to try to make a play,\u201d Perron said.\u201cBut if he sees something he has to try to go for it.\u201d Family duathlon planned for Magog Snow Fest Record Staff MAGOG ourirEnEstrie Director ( Patrick Mahony says \u201cThis is an idea that has been stuck in my head since the Snow Fest last year.\u201d \u201cLike all CourirEnEstrie events this is a family activity.However, in a duathlon, parents and children can team up and I find it really interesting.It\u2019s a safe bet that parents will be surprised by their children.\u201d The event will take place Saturday, Feb.15 at Merry Point in Magog, at 9 a.m.The duathlon consists of a 4 km skate race, a 4 km run, and another 2 km skate to complete the challenge.A duathlon can be done alone or in teams of two or three.The skate portion will run on the ice path along Lake .Memphremagog, while the race will take place between Merry Point and Plage des Cantons.\u201cThe distances are doable for the vast majority of skaters and runners,\u201d Mahony says, \u201cBut the transitions will also be quite fun.I cannot wait to see how the legs react.\u201d The event was announced on Facebook last Friday, and has already attracted nearly a hundred registrations, nearly half of which come from Montreal, the South Shore, Drum- mondville, and Trois-Rivières.\u201cAgain, there is proof that sporting events are a great way to attract tourists to our region,\u201d said Mahony, who also serves as director of the Magog Marathon.\u201cIt is certain that if the duathlon did not take place, we would not have this many people from the outside coming to Magog during this weekend.Build it and they will come.\u201d The Record | production@sherbrookerecord.com TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013' Page 8 | Death | | Death | | | Death | Isabelle GIBSON (nee Whisker) On Friday, December 6th 2013 at the Wales Home, Richmond, Izzy started her next great adventure.All who knew her will miss her sophisticated personality and caring heart.Mum had a special second family at the Wales Home, whose kindness, care and heartfelt visits were greatly appreciated.Thank you all for your personalized care.As Izzy requested, there will be no funeral, just fond memories.Izzy leaves her loving family to celebrate her remarkable life; Georgina and Edwin Fowler, grandchildren; Andrew and Angela Fowler, Rose and Chris McVety, Amber and Marty Bean, her great grandchildren; Brooke, Kelly, Paige, Jordan, Mackenzie, Cole, Dustin and Anika, along with many other extended family members (too many to be named, but greatly loved just the same).CASS FUNERAL HOMES PETTITT Richmond, QC, JOB 2HO | PHONE:819-826-2502 www.casshomes.ca Today is the 344th day of 2013 and the 80th day of autumn.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1817, Mississippi was admitted as the 20th U.S.state.In 1869, women in Wyoming Territory were granted the right to vote.In 1898, the Spanish-American War officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.In 1906, President Theodore 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extended family \u2018of sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.Visitation in the presence of ashes on THursday and Friday, December 12 and 13, 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m.at Complexe Funeraire Chateauguay, 96 boul.St-Jean-Baptiste (Rte 138), Chateauguay.Funeral on Saturday, December 14, at 2 p.m.in St.Andrew\u2019s United Church, 200 Church Street, Chateauguay.Church open to visitors at 12:30.Spring burial in Boutelle Cemetery, Inverness, QC.In lieu of flowers, donations to Ovarian Cancer Canada or Riverfild \u201cCUrling for Kids\u201d (Montreal Children\u2019s Hospital) c/o Krista McKoy, 197 Rivere Noir .S, St-Chrysostome, QC, JOS 1R0 would be appreciated.Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Anna Laberge Hospital, ER, Oncology and Palliative Care Units, as well as CLSC Jardins-Roussillon.à COMPLEXE FUNERAIRE CHATEAUGUAY 96 boulL,St-Jean Baptiste Chateauguay, QC, J6K 3A6 Tel.: 450-699-9919 Fax: 450-699-9929 Merton WEBB (1932 - 2013) Passed away peacefully at the Foyer 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147 Queen Street, Lennoxville 819-569-3601 and three 1 year ONLINE subscriptions to THE RECORD The Record | newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013 Stay focused if you want to reach your destination.Don\u2019t let emotional issues lead you astray.Muster up the gonfidence you need to follow through with your plans, and refrain from letting your critics stand between you and victory.Welcome changes and challenges.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 It\u2019s a good day to engage in activities that will improve your surroundings and make you more comfortable at home or work.Do your own research and make decisions based on what you discover.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Move along at your own speed.Refrain from letting anyone push you into something that you have reservations about.The less you leave unfinished, the better you will feel about your future.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 Issues involving honesty or integrity are likely to arise.Speak up and set anyone straight who may not fully understand what you want or think.A judicious compromise will help you avoid trouble.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 Offer favors and address issues concerning contracts or settlements.Getting together with someone from your past will pay off.A change is heading your way.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 Unpredictable behavior can work for and against you.Stick to your usual means and methods at work, but use the element of surprise when socializing or taking part in physical activities.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Offer your Your Birthday skills to someone you want fo impress.Expanding your interests will also encourage new friendships or a reconnection with someone from your past.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 Empty promises are likely.Take precautions and get what you want in writing.Don\u2019t be afraid to make an unexpected change in your plans if it will help you achieve your aims.CANCER (june 21-July 22) \u2014 Readdress a situation that is constantly changing.Let go of the past to give yourself the freedom to take advantage of a situation that could improve your life.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 Try new things, meet new people and enjoy being a participant today.Don\u2019t let anyone dictate what you can and cannot do.Jealousy could be behind a problem you have with a colleague or family member.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22} \u2014 Be proactive when dealing with health or financial concerns.Changes going on at home may not be to your liking at first, but be patient.Selfimprovement projects will bring good results.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 If you face unexpected situations with grace, dignity and sound common sense, you will come out ahead.Don\u2019t jump to conclusions about a situation or make assumptions about someone.Take one step at a time.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 Do whatever it takes to finish what you start.Dedication will count for much when it comes to making an impression.Travel or revisiting old friends or places will be eventful, TUESDAY, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013 You are in six, not in seven by Phillip Alder Who were the most prolific authors?Two who came to my mind were Isaac Asimov and P.G.Wodehouse (although it seems that many have outwritten P.G.W.).But as Asimov said, \u201cIf my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, I wouldn\u2019t brood.I'd type a little faster.\u201d His keyword for this deal is \u201csix.\u201d South is in six spades.West leads the diamond ace.How should declarer proceed after ruffing?This week, we are looking at six deals from one of my classes about handling the trump suit correctly.This is the hardest, in my opinion \u2014 unless you have seen the theme before.In the auction, North's rebid is a double negative, showing a really bad hand.In the old days, pairs used two no-trump; now, three clubs is popular.Each ha pluses and minuses.Over three spades, it is reasonable for South to bid six spades, hoping that he will not have two heart losers.If North has three hearts, maybe the suit will break 3-3; and if he has a doubleton, there is a chance for a ruff or two on the board.Some of my students immediately cashed their two top hearts, then ruffed CROSSWORD DECEMBER 10, 2013 Page 11 North 12-10-13 ® J9 $72 ® 976432 & 854 West East ® ® 10632 ¥YQ10983 vJ6 + A K 105 +$QJ8 #&9632 æQIJI07 South ® AKQ8754 VAKS4 +.® AK Dealer: South Vulnerable: East-West South West North East 2d Pass 2% Pass 2e Pass 2NT/3 Pass 39 Pass 3% Pass 69 Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: ¢ A a heart with the spade nine.That would have been correct in seven spades, but here it cost the small slam.East over- ruffed and returned a trump, leaving South with a heart loser.The careful declarers ruffed the third heart with dummy\u2019s spade jack.Then they returned to hand and ruffed their last heart.It did not matter that East over- ruffed, because South had the rest.Across 1 Says \u201cI do\u201d to 5 Harvest bundle 10 Bone below the knee 14 Big name in skin care 15 Sculptyre subjects 16 Jay with a column in Popular Mechanics 17 Smokes 19 Speak wildly 20 Dated song 21 Computer repair pros 23 Fizzle out 24 2013 Literature Nobelist Munro 26 Words sighed after a defeat 28 Ice cream maker Joseph - 30 Cultural funding gp.31 Let loose, as pigs 32 Large group 34 Two-time Oscar-winning director Lee 35 Turkish general 38 Pop star 39 Fortuneteller\u2019s deck 41 Corp.moneymen 42 Sidewalk eatery 43 Suffix for a school of thought 44 Chopper blades 46 Classic role for Nimoy 48 Highchair protection 49 Be a fink 50 \u201cZip it!\u201d 52 \u201cAida,\u201d for one 54 Sewn edge 55 Catches in a sting 58 Until now 61 Poor box deposit 63 \u201cTell me about it\u201d 65 Kennel pest 66 \u201cYou've Got Mail\u201d co-screenwriter Ephron 67 Complete failure 68 Civil suit cause A 69 Philosophy test com- mn ponent 70 Shade trees | |K C|O E|S Z|-|3|0 \u2014|{_|Di> AO|M|D I Down 1 Home of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame 2 Villainous \u2014|O|mjc 2|\u2014-|vi> N|+41\u20141D I|-{>»|T 3 Sultry stretch m|+|>|rJOJO| 4 Slow mollusk 5 Fr.holy woman 6 Drink with dim sum 7 Art Deco artist p|jojis m|D|P|I|S O|+|S|OII p|rFriri\u2014i< wir{r|>|mln \u2014|Z|O|»|Z