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[" Mt.Orford adds alpine hiking trails Page 4 RECORD THE VOICE OF THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS SINCE 1897 Dancing up a storm at Potton\u2019s Youth Centre The Scoop - Page 5 75 CENTS + TAXES PM#0040007682 MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2017 Don\u2019t be fooled, there\u2019s nothing local about \u201cI'he Sherbrooke Times\u201d By Gordon Lambie called attention to a series of online newspapers that have been masquerading as legitimate sources of English news in Quebec for several years.Operating under names like \u201cThe Sherbrooke Times,\u201d and \u201cThe Quebec Post,\u201d among others, the websites have been sharing poorly translated articles from local French media without the permission of the companies or the journalists who wrote the stories in order to generate advertizing revenue.According to the report, the websites are all based in the Ukraine, under the management of a single individual.At first glance the sites present themselves as fairly ordinary online news magazines.A closer look, however, quickly points out how thin the \u201cQuebec\u201d identity they have assumed is.The Sherbrooke Times \u201cAbout\u201d page offers the following, nonsensical description of the publication: \u201cThe Sherbrooke Times is Sherbrooke provincial newspaper.Internet newspaper The Sherbrooke Times successfully introduce and develop in Canada a high standard of new media formats - new- media, synthesis papers, TV, radio and Internet portal with HD-technology.\u201d The page then goes on to list an entire made up editorial team whose names do not appear anywhere else on the website I week a Radio-Canada report CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 Ayer\u2019s Clift students help with local Christmas basket campaign By Matthew McCully Cliff Elementary School joined a dozen volunteers at Beulah United Church on Friday to help sort and prepare Christmas baskets for local families in need during the holiday season.\u201cThey\u2019ve been coming for the last 15- 20 years,\u201d said Dean Young, a member of the ad hoc committee for the Ayer\u2019s Cliff Christmas Basket annual campaign.\u201cThey love it,\u201d Young said, explaining Gai 5 and 6 students from Ayer\u2019s that the kids enjoy getting into the Christmas spirit and also having a sense of ownership in helping out their local community.According to Young, volunteers explain the purpose of the baskets and what kind of impact it will have on the families receiving them, which resonates with the students, he said.\u201cThey kind of go away with a little glow in them,\u201d Young said, adding the students are happy to have helped.This year the campaign prepared 27 baskets, a record for the local initiative.Young added that the donations col- SAMANTHA YOUNG lected this year were close to double what they usually get.The initiative was first organized by Reverend Doreen Moffat, former reverend of Beulah United Church around 20 years ago.Her intention was to bring together all the community organizations with a desire to help during the holiday season to join forces and create Christmas baskets rather than duplicate efforts.For years now, local churches and countless other groups and businesses work together each year and contribute to the baskets.CONT'D ON PAGE 5 \u2014 TH E RECORD + GET À Take The Record anywhere with you with an online subscription! iPads, tablets, iPhones, Android phones, laptops! For a free 7 day trial, go to www.sherbrookerecord.com, click on e-dition, then Free Trial and fill in the information.For information or assistance call 819-569-9528 billing@sherbrookerecord.com \u2014 THE Abenakis RECORD \"== \u2014\u2014 TM) RACE CE EME PASTERS TIR SSHIPK SIXLE IBVT + Page 10 = I LLG TALRIEAT, Jar) ump.spors jt \u2014 nub i, = a, Study panel recommends keeping school board elections PressReader.com +1 604 278 4 ORIGINAL COPY ORIGINAL COPY ORIGINAL COPY ORIGINAL COPY ORIGINAL COPY ORIG p pressreader PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER 604 COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 2 MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2017 newsroom(@sherbrookerecord.com The Record The Record e-edition There for you 24-hours-a-day 7-days-a-week.Wherever you are.ccess the full edition of the À srerirooie Record as well as pecial 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: $155.91 6 month print: $81.85 3 month print: $41.57 12 month web only: $82.21 1 month web only: $7.46 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.r \u2018# TODAY: __\u2014 CLOUDY | J HIGH OF -9 LOW OF -12 Ea TUESDAY: Pa SNOW OR u RAIN a FRE HIGH OF 2 257 LOW OF 6 ~ \u20ac+ 4 WEDNESDAY: ( 60% CHANCE | OF FLURRIES & È A a ka - HIGH OF -4 =a 2 £7 LOW OF -16 A1 THURSDAY: 25 4 # suNNY Mag =\" = \u2014\" a .HIGHOF 12 LOW OF -14 ra » a 1 2 ~~ \u2014& = UE, FRIDAY.( PERIODS OF à SNOW i, attr \u20ac AG, 174%, HIGH OF 3 jv += LOWOF-8 Holiday fun for Potton\u2019s Boys and Girls groups THE SCOOP MABLE HASTINGS Missisquoi North Volunteer Centre (CABMN) weekly Boys and Girls groups came together on Friday, December 15 to enjoy a Christmas celebration at the Youth Centre.Organized and animated by CABMN staff, Sarah Jersey and Deborah Dimitruk who were assisted by volunteers, the gathering was a joyous and festive one.The event began with volunteers, Chris Lacroix and Linda Jersey in the kitchen flipping pancakes and the youth then enjoying the tasty treats as a special afternoon snack.This was followed by a Christmas Story that reminded the S ome thirty youth ages 5-12 from the À a .tt |! a5 Ben by Daniel Shelton kids to be grateful and humble during the holiday season.As the story ended, the sound of sleigh bells filed the air and soon, the Big Man in Red appeared to hand out gifts to all.The children then sang carols as Santa departed to head to the North Pole to get ready for his upcoming big night.The games began after Santa left and a buzz of excitement filled the air.First it was roll the dice and unwrap the gift as fast as fast can be and then, carolling with your mouth full of marshmallows and finally, the drawing of many prizes both big and small.By events end, the animators, volunteers and the Kids were nearing exhaustion! Wishes were exchanged for the best for the holiday season and by 5:30pm; the large room in the Youth Centre was quiet again.\u201cI really appreciate the time given by the volunteers,\u201d said Sarah Jersey who coordinates the two groups.\u201cIt takes a good group of helpers to make something like this run so smoothly and both Deborah and I are very grateful to have the support of the people here helping today.\u201d Besides Linda and Chris, other volunteers included, Sheila Samborsky and Blair Anderson as well as help provided by YC staff member, Eleanor Cote.The Boys group meets weekly at the Centre on Thursdays after school to 4:30pm as does the Girls group that meets on Fridays during the same time- frame.The annual registration fee per youth to join either group is just $10.00 per year.For more information contact the CABMN Youth Centre at 450-292- 4886 or visit the CABMN website at www.cabmn.org WHAT'S GOING ONZ) | ; 2017 Daniel Shelton Distr by MWAM - & WORKING ALONE.FROM HOME ISN'T ALL ITS CRACKEP UP TO EE www._bencomicsirip.com .PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER D pressreader PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom(@sherbrookerecord.com MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2017 Page 3 Il, () (C AL \\ BW S In Quebec, smoking is responsible for more than 10,000 deaths annually.CIUSSS moves forward gradually with smoke-free plan Record Staff SHERBROOKE he CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS | etme down a little harder on the side of public health by adopting a policy aimed at making their facilities completely smoke-free, both indoors and outdoors by 2022.In order to achieve this goal, the regional health and social services agency will put a series of measures in place to promote non-smoking and support those who want to quit.This policy also concerns the use of the electronic cigarette and any other combustible substance that is inhaled.Don\u2019t be tooled CONT'D FROM PAGE 1 or the internet.The newspaper also claims to be based on the \u201c2rd Floor\u201d of Postmedia headquarters in Toronto.In terms of the content of the sites, the news presented is a combination of information coming out of other locations around the world and articles that are quite obviously word-for-word translations of articles coming out of local newspapers like La Voix de LEst or media like TVA.The more remarkable acts of plagiarism are not even subtle, like on Sunday morning when \u201cThe Siver Times\u201d featured an article about a restaurant fire in Montreal that included the original author\u2019s name.Like in the aforementioned \u201cabout\u201d section, the translations are often basic and quite unclear.\u201cIt is, for us, an attempt at spreading fake news,\u201d said Stephane Giroux, President of Quebec\u2019s federation of journalists, the FPJQ .Although troubled by the blatant theft, Giroux said that the greater concern in this case is that these websites can easily become a platform from which to publish fake news.In this way, not only are Quebec journalists and media organizations having their work published for the profit of others without permission, but they are also potentially being used to legitimize the spreading of lies and misinformation.\u201cYou create a media, you try to pretend it is from a given region, you steal the content, translate it roughly, and then claim that you have a local voice in that province,\u201d Giroux said.\u201cHow they can justify doing this I have no idea, but \u201cAware that the application of this policy affects the living environment of certain users who are housed in long term care within our various facilities, the institution has consulted its various departments and the user committees of several CHSLDs within its jurisdiction and everyone agrees on the need to protect non-smokers from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke, but the consensus is to implement the policy by adopting an approach that will be \"for and with users, their relatives and the public,\" says Patricia Gauthier, President and CEO of the CIUSSS of Estrie - CHUS.\"The gradual closure of CHSLD smoking rooms by 2022 will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, so that establishment is achieving its goal of creating smoke- free environments while respecting the needs of users.\" As a result, it is expected that no smoking room will be closed in a CHSLD without the consent of the users committees of the facility concerned,\" adds Public Health Director Dr.Mélissa Généreux.Smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke are the greatest health risks for people in North America.In Quebec, smoking is responsible for more than 10,000 deaths annually.Studies show that non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke are at increased risk of developing cancers, respiratory problems, and heart disease.Only the creation of 100 per cent smoke-free spaces provides effective protection, the agency says.The adoption of this policy is also part of the Ministry of Health and Social Services\u2019 desire to reduce the smoking rate and the dangers associated with exposure to second-hand smoke.In the Estrie, 16.5 per cent of the population aged 18 and over are smokers, or about 65,000 people.The government's preventive health policy aims to reduce this proportion to 10 per cent by 2025.it is extremely dangerous for the freedom of the press.\u201d The FPJQ President said that although people in Quebec will likely see through the poor translation and fake editorial team, the guise of being \u201clocal media\u201d is one that stands to fool people from other parts of the world.\u201cWhat this does is create doubt in the mind of the readers,\u201d Giroux said.\u201cLet\u2019s say you're in the Middle East or Australia and you want to hear about Sherbrooke, you Google it and end up on a site like this.You don\u2019t know except for the poor English that it is fake.This is extremely dangerous.\u201d Giroux admitted that he is not an expert in copyright law, but said that he couldn\u2019t imagine there being significant opportunities for legal defense of the journalists whose work is being stolen.\u201cYou're talking about a situation created in a foreign jurisdiction, Ukraine of all places,\u201d the president said.\u201cYou want to go there to enforce copyright laws from Canada?It\u2019s a very long shot.\u201d Given that reality, Giroux said that the only option left is to let people know and encourage readers to be critical of what they see on the internet.\u201cIt\u2019s not because you found news on the web that it\u2019s real news from a legitimate news organization,\u201d Giroux said.\u201cWith the web it is way too easy to confuse readers about what is real and what is fake.\u201d Aside from undermining the truth, the FPJQ President also noted that the fake sites draw readership away from legitimate new sources in that are working on the ground.\u201cIt\u2019s a real shame,\u201d Giroux said.\u201cPeo- y RICE: s Multiple sclerosis never hits just one person.It affects the entire family.MS Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada \u2014\u2014 1-800-268-7582 www.mssociety.ca ple need to be cautious when they see websites like this.\u201d According to the original Radio- Canada report, the Ukranian sites identified;The Sherbrooke Times, Quebec Telegram, the Stopru, the Quebec Post, 2) included).LOOKING FOR AN ORIGINAL GIFT?In 2016, The Record published a commemorative book entitled \u201cCounty Fairs of the Eastern Townships\u201d.This book includes pictures taken over the past century from all the fairs in the region.Cost is $15 per book (taxes included).We also have a limited number of Book 2 of \u201cDecades of Headlines\u201d compiled into one book.This book covers some of the most important headlines and stories from the front pages of the newspaper - 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FROM PAYMENT BY: CASH CHEQUE VISA MASTERCARD TOTAL AMOUNT: CREDIT CARD NUMBER: - EXPIRY: é DEADLINE: 12:30 P.M.ONE DAY PRIOR TO PUBLICATION OR MAIL YOUR PREPAID CLASSIFIED ADS TO THE RECORD, 6 MALLORY, SHERBROOKE, QUEBEC J1M 2E2 Bulwer Golden Age Seniors gathered at the Bulwer Community Centre on December 12 for the annual Christmas Party.A few tables of cards were played prior to the afternoon entertainment.President Keith Vintinner welcomed everyone and introduced Ann Crawford of the entertainment committee who welcomed musicians for the afternoon\u2019s entertainment.The music was provided by Ron Haseltine, Janis Graham and Wayne Nutbrown.Ann read a Christmas poem provided by Isobel Nelson.Spot dances took place and the winners were Lucie Blair and Gwen Wilson, and Brian Suitor and Edith Wesbroom.A jelly bean contest was won by Pat Decoteau and Alberta Everett.The tie was broken by a card draw and Pat was the winner.The entertainment committee and the President outdid themselves with the amount of door prizes.The winners were Raymond and Norma Carrier, Kevin Doherty, Alberta Everett, Georgeline Charland , Gail MacDonald, Richard and Linda Coates, Lucy Blair, Madeline Betts, Blair Donnachie, Brenda MacDonald, Everette and June Boynton, Serena Wintle, Ferne McConnell, George Martel, Eugene Naylor and Hazel Kerr.The prizes for the door drawings were made possible partly by donations from BMR East Angus, Le Moulin, PetroCanada East Angus, Proxim Pharmacy - East Angus and Cookshire, IGA East Angus and Cookshire, Ultramar - Cookshire, Robert Verrett \u2014 La Patrie.Thank you to each of these businesses for your generous gifts.Boxes of non-perishable food were collected for Cookshire and Lennoxville food banks.Thanks to all for their donations.Santa Claus arrived and distributed clementines to everyone.Hot apple cider was available to everyone throughout the afternoon.Seventy-four people were in attendance for this delicious meal.Inclement weather kept a number of people from attending.Special guest was France LeBrun, general director of the MRC of St Francois.Grace was said by Rev John Forsyth.We had on the menu turkey, potatoes, dressing, peas, carrots, squash, cranberry sauce, pickles, rolls, tomato juice, tea and coffee.On each table, there was an assortment of 5 pies, raisin, coconut cream, lemon, peca, and pumpkin.One needed to test a small piece of each one.Each table had a specific number at one setting.Those who were lucky enough to sit at this place got some of Peggy\u2019s goodies.Winners were Rev Forsyth, Serena Wintle, Kevin Doherty, George Martel, Lionel Statton, Doris Coates, Linda Donnachie and Gail MacDonald.Door prizes were won by Darlene Rogers, Laura Fleury, Bruce Batley, Alberta Everett, Norma Carrier, Linda MacLeod and Brian Suitor.On behalf of the Club, Grace Betts thanked Keith and Margaret Vintinner for the effort and work they do for the club.Thank you to everyone who attended and helped in any way to make this a special Christmas party.The next gathering is on January 9, 2018.As you can see, I did not win any prizes, but enjoyed the festivities, the meal and especially the pies.On behalf of the Club I wish you a Merry and Blessed Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2018.Submitted by Glenda Huff p pressreader 50 PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY ORIGINAL COPY ORIGINAL COPY ORIGINAL COPY ORIGINAL COPY ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 12 MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2017 Your Birthday MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2017 Prepare to turn your dreams into a reality.It\u2019s time for change from top to bottom.Adopt a better lifestyle, live healthier and put an end to bad situations and pursuits that are a waste of time or that you have outgrown.Get rid of the dead weight and forge ahead.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 Dress up your residence and make alterations that will add to your comfort and entertainment.Love and romance are on the rise and will improve your personal life.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Being a good listener will give you an advantage.The less anyone knows about you, the easier it will be to execute your plans without interference.Walk away from unpredictable situations.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 Share your opinions and solutions, but not personal information or anything that may affect your reputation or status.Help less fortunate people and make a difference.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 Trust your instincts, not what someone else tells you.Persuasive tactics will be used if you show vulnerability or inconsistency.Know what you want, and take control.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 Show discipline and take care of unfinished business before you engage in social activities or make personal changes or plans for upcoming festivities.Your responsible attitude will impress someone you love.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Don\u2019t take shortcuts.Gather information before you make a purchase.A change in the way you handle your health, legal and money matters will be required.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 An honest assessment of your finances will help you restructure your spending habits.The changes you make will ease stress and help you head into the upcoming year with optimism.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 Let your heart guide you when it comes to dealing with loved ones.Pleasing others doesn\u2019t have to be expensive.Offering kindness and hands-on help will encourage the same in return.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 Plan to make changes that will improve your life, status and direction.Check out what others are doing and learn from the information and research offered.Stick to a set budget.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 Look beyond what\u2019s unfolding in front of you.Consider the possibilities and the consequences of making the wrong choice.Trust in your judgment and look for a unique way to keep the peace.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 Keep moving until you get everything done.You will feel much better if you have made the changes that will give you the freedom to enjoy life, family and friends.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 A change to the way you earn your living or how you deal with investments or joint ventures will help reconfigure the way you move forward next year.Tidy up loose ends.MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2017 In no-trump, think and count By Phillip Alder A few books and videos arrived late in the year, but they are worthwhile purchases.\u201cLarry Teaches Notrump\u201d by Larry Cohen (larryco.com) is exactly what it says.In 64 large pages, he covers the basics of no-trump, then moves to more advanced topics like the danger hand.Each of the 11 chapters contains lots of quizzes.The book ends with a glossary.Look at the North-South hands in this diagram.How should South play in three no-trump after West leads the heart seven?Cohen gives no bidding, and if South were the dealer, he would open one heart and stop that favorable lead.North\u2019s three-club opening would be newsroom(@sherbrookerecord.com The Record North 12-18-17 & 32 v 5 + 10765 Hd AKQ543 West East & K 9 &à0J874 VKJ872 V 10 9 + J982 + Q3 &I6 & 10872 South & A 10 65 VAQG643 + AK4 & 9 Dealer: North Vulnerable: East-West South West North East 3d Pass 3NT Pass Pass Pass Then South\u2019s Opening lead: ¥ 7 popular these days.response would be more in hope than expectation, given the singleton club.A doubleton would be much better.Step one: Pause.Many less-experi- enced players rush headlong to defeat.Step two: Count top tricks, instant winners.Here, South has eight: one spade, two hearts (given the lead), two diamonds and three clubs.Step three: From where may a ninth winner come?There are two chances: diamonds and clubs.Which is more likely to generate an extra trick?In clubs, declarer needs a 3-3 split, CROSSWORD which is 35.53 percent.In diamonds, initially it seems to be the same, but not with the 10 on the board.If East has a singleton or 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