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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 Nine at-home activities for teens Page 5 Meals on Wheels will continue for Sherbrooke and Richmond Page 3 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Thursday, March 19, 2020 What does social distancing mean for food banks?The Canadian Press Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will spend up to $82 billion to help every Canadian get through the COVID-19 pandemic.\u201cPublic health should never hinge on ?nancial considerations,\u2019\u2019 Trudeau said.The unprecedented ?nancial aid package will beef up Canada Child Bene?t payments for families, provide a wage subsidy for small businesses to help them keep staff on the payroll during the slowdown, pause Canada Student Loan payments for six months and establish emergency bene?ts for CREDIT:GORDON LAMBIE Andréanne Béliveau, operations assistant for Moisson Estrie, in the organization\u2019s warehouse on Wednesday By Gordon Lambie According to Geneviève Côté, Executive Director of Moisson Estrie, spring is normally a dif?cult time of year for food banks.The unexpected arrival of drastic measures to help prevent the spread of the corona- virus have not made that situation any easier.\u201cThe Christmas reserves are used up, so we are a little bit concerned about the amount of donations we are collecting,\u201d Côté said.\u201cIt is dif?cult to say if Trudeau promises $82B in economic supports in COVID-19 ?ght CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 4 Page 2 Thursday, March 19, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Ben by Daniel Shelton 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 $125.00 Record subscription rates (includes Quebec 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visit.A good time was had by all.* The Lucky Dozen Club met at the home of Mrs.Vera Scott for a card party on Wednesday, with Mrs.Vera Scott in attendance.Mrs.Vera Scott read the minutes of the last gathering, approved by Mrs.Vera Scott.Mrs.Vera Scott then poured the tea.The hours passed quickly but pleasantly as Mrs.Vera Scott sat down to several rounds of solitaire.Mrs.Vera Scott was declared the winner of two of the twelve games played, as is custom for the club.To bring a delightful evening to a close, Mrs.Vera Scott served a delicious lunch, receiving a hearty hand-clap for her efforts.The Club will meet next week at the home of Mrs.Vera Scott.* On March 10, a bridal shower was held to honor Miss Hayley Beezneck, daughter of Mr.and Mrs.Sherman Beezneck, in the parking lot of the Dairy Queen at Exit 17, with many friends and relatives in attendance at safe distance.The guest of honour was seated on a lawn chair decorated with white and gold streamers and situated in the middle of the lot.Many prettily wrapped and ribboned packages were then conveyed to Hayley from the guests standing along the perimeters.This was done using a skateboard loaned by Hayley\u2019s older sister, Miss Samantha \u201cPlaidy\u201d Beezneck, who was in attendance with her longtime roommate, Miss Cameron Doxin.Mrs.Beezneck made a list of the gifts as they were passed around to be admired after being wiped down with Purell.Hayley wore a lavender tie-shoul- der mid-apron dress with matching surgical mask and gloves.* Miss Beryl Whirlsley was the guest outside the home of Mr.and Mrs.Newman Frond on Saturday.After yelling pleasantries to each other through the Fronds\u2019 screened-in porch, Mr.Frond presented a slide show of their recent Caribbean cruise.Staring through the plate-glass window from the lawn, Miss Whirlsley heartily enjoyed the many, many images of the inside of the Fronds\u2019 shipboard cabin, where they spent the majority of their voyage in quarantine.* On Friday evening, another pleasant supper was held at the WOOF Hall with many dishes shared among about thirty members followed by sugar on snow for desert, which proved to be a messy and sticky affair! After the dishes were cleared, the members enjoyed some entertaining games, including passing a balloon using only one\u2019s face, blindfold pattycake and good old-fashioned bobbing for apples.A Chinese auction was organized to close the evening but was cancelled after certain members took exception to the name of the auction and expressed fear that it might contain the virus.* Mr.Derrick Potsbalm recently returned from his Italian vacation to his winter residence on Pastene Avenue, where he is currently being shunned.* Recent visitors to the home of Mr.and Mrs.Wm.Hosnick were a UPS courier, the oil delivery guy and a boy from down the street who spent two minutes petting the Hosnick\u2019s Manx cat Stubby.* Daughters Maaxine, 7, and Terrrrry, 11, as well as son Dawnold, 13, gathered at the home of their parents, Mr.and Mrs.Wallace Derpshnick, while their schools closed for an inde?nite period.Mrs.Derpshnick served refreshments at 10 am and then again at 11 am, 1:15 pm and 3:45 pm, in addition to a nutritious luncheon, which was half-eaten and later devoured by the family dog, Baxxxter.Mrs.Derpshnick then organized a rousing game of Uno, with equal parts merriment and acrimony.Maaxine later offered a detailed report of every episode of \u201cPaw Patrol\u201d she had ever seen, while Mrs.Derpsh- nick wondered where the hell Mr.Derpshnick was hiding.The gathering indulged in many lively debates before Mrs.Derpshnick put forward a motion that she be allowed half a damn hour to herself so she could ?nish an arts funding proposal, even though the public arts as we know it are likely dead.This was followed by a round of Rhetorical Questions, including \u201cHow long is this going to last?\u201d and \u201cCan\u2019t you children shut up for ?ve minutes?\u201d The afternoon concluded with many members tragically dying of boredom and Mr.Derpshnick ?nally emerging to throw a frozen pizza in the oven.An enchanting day came to an end at 7 o\u2019clock when bedtime was declared for all.WETLANDS ARE DISAPPEARING Protect them.Become a member today.www.ducks.ca 1-866-384-DUCK The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, March 19, 2020 Page 3 Local News \u201cWe are offering a more secure service with the virus,\u201d said Sercovie Executive Director Remi Demers.CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 people who don\u2019t qualify for employment insurance.The biggest single item is deferring tax payments until August, accounting for an estimated $55 billion.Trudeau said the government is focused on making sure Canadians have the money they need to support their families, buy groceries and pay the rent.\u201cNo matter who you are or what you do, you should be focused on your health,\u2019\u2019 Trudeau said.The prime minister was speaking to Canadians outside his home in Ottawa, where he has been in self-isolation for nearly a week because his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, tested positive for COVID-19 on March 13, after a trip to England.Trudeau has shown no symptoms himself, though in the middle of the press conference he suddenly paused to run back inside to grab his coat.He said he is supposed to be modelling good health behaviour, and while it was sunny in Ottawa, \u201cit\u2019s a little brisk,\u2019\u2019 he said.Earlier today Trudeau and U.S.President Donald Trump announced the U.S.-Canada border will be temporarily closed to non-essential travel, but Trudeau said the critical supply chain between the two countries will continue.Trudeau also thanked Canadians for helping each other.\u201cI know it\u2019s a hard time but that\u2019s exactly why we need to keep supporting each other,\u2019\u2019 Trudeau said.While many civil servants who will be needed to roll out the aid package are working from home, Trudeau said the government has spent the last few days ensuring the capacity to get the money out because too many Canadians and businesses are \u201clooking at their sources of income dry up because of COVID-19.\u2019\u2019 \u201cIt could make a difference on the health of all Canadians,\u2019\u2019 he said.\u201cPeople need to be able to self-isolate, need to be able to stay home, need to be able to care for their families.\u2019\u2019 The government has stressed that Canada has a strong ?nancial position that will allow it to absorb the costs.The $82 billion is equivalent to about three per cent of Canada\u2019s gross domestic product.Economic growth in Canada and around the world, already sluggish before the outbreak, has slowed to a crawl, with many economists predicting a global recession.COVID-19 ?ght Meals on Wheels will continue for Sherbrooke and Richmond By Taylor McClure Special to The Record In addition to the services offered by Lennoxville and District Community Aid that were mentioned in Wednesday\u2019s Record, the organizations offering meals on wheels services in the Sherbrooke and Richmond areas are also going ahead, with some adjustments to help curb the spread of the Coronavirus.\u201c(Volunteers) need to leave a box or something outside of the door,\u201d said Marie-Josée Voisine, who helps to coordinate the project in Richmond.\u201cWe will knock and then we will leave.These are our special measures.\u201d Deliveries will continue to be at around noon hour from Monday to Friday.If there are individuals in the area who wish to take advantage as to what Meals on Wheels offers, the popote roulante de Richmond can be reached at 819 826-6166 for more information.Sercovie, the organization that offers the Meals on Wheels service to residents of Sherbrooke, has also taken similar measures.\u201cWe are offering a more secure service with the virus,\u201d said Sercovie Executive Director Rémi Demers.\u201cWe have a non-contact measure with the clients.There is absolutely no direct contact.The meal will be left outside the door and the volunteer will not go into the residence.Our clients are all informed of this practice and they are in agreement with it.\u201d Meals are also usually offered at Ser- covie\u2019s cafeteria, but this is now closed to the public along with their activities centre.With many of their volunteers aged 70 and over, Sercovie is not pressuring those that are healthy to continue to work with meals on wheels and is working in partnership with other organizations to mobilize more volunteers.\u201cWe need to be aware of the people at risk,\u201d explained Demers.\u201cThese are the measures we put in place.\u201d Despite these complications, De- mers described Meals on Wheels as being an \u201cessential service,\u201d especially at a time like this.Sercovie delivers around 2,500 hot meals minimum every week and between 500 to 1,000 frozen meals every week; something they have been promoting with the challenges of the coronavirus.\u201cWe have been doing a lot of promoting for the frozen meals,\u201d emphasized Demers.\u201cPeople can by these meals for the evening and it limits their time going to the grocery store.\u201d To help brighten up people\u2019s days, clients of Sercovie will be receiving a special treat in the form of a traditional sugar-shack meal today.About 600 of these meals will be delivered around Sherbrooke.Demers also wanted to add that with Sercovie\u2019s activities centre closed to the public, there is a way for people to remain active while stuck at home.\u201cWe invite them to consult our online exercise platform Move50+.It\u2019s free and there are 30 exercise capsules to explore to keep people moving at home.\u201d For more information, visit https:// sercovie.org/.Updates from the City of Sherbrooke By Gordon Lambie On Tuesday afternoon the city of Sherbrooke\u2019s Emergency Measures Coordinator, Stéphane Simoneau provided an update on the local situation with regard to the coro- navirus noting that the city had 52 out of a total 1,400 employees absent due to control measures.Of that number 27 were absent due to precautionary isolation and 25 for family obligations.No municipal employees were sick with COVID-19.Although Simoneau acknowledged the fact that many other municipalities have opted to close their municipal of?ces, he said that Sherbrooke is keeping the doors open at its points of service throughout the city while increasing precautions around personal hygiene and encouraging anyone able to do so to share their concerns or questions via the telephone or website.\u201cIt is important to continue to deliver services to the population,\u201d he said.The emergency measures coordinator praised the actions of the Provincial Government so far.\u201cThese emergency announcements can be stressful, but the government\u2019s strategy is excellent,\u201d Simoneau said.\u201cThere needs to be certain level of urgency to get people\u2019s attention.\u201d Although it might seem like the situation escalated very quickly, the coordinator said that this was very much a part of the plan \u201cIt is important to recognize that we did not start at level one of the provincial pandemic plan,\u201d he said.\u201cWe started out as if the pandemic was already declared on our territory when it was announced on the global level.We\u2019re applying measures that normally would have come much later, but as an aggressive prevention strategy.\u201d While the work is taking place under different circumstances than usual, a regular city council meeting took place on Monday night.At that meeting the council reaf- ?rmed a commitment to regulations keeping of?ces of more than 750 square metres concentrated in the downtown core, unveiled the details of the Galt Street West development plan (available in French at sherbrooke.ca/galtouest) and launched the second step of an effort to become the host city for the 2023 Quebec Winter Games.The city also announced on Tuesday that there will be a higher than usual volume of heavy truck traf?c moving between the Espace Centro dig site downtown and the old dump on chemin des Pèlerins.Roughly 20,000 tonnes of contaminated soil is being moved to the site until it can be properly treated in warmer weather.GORDON LAMBIE Sherbrooke\u2019s Emergency Measures Coordinator, Stéphane Simoneau Page 4 Thursday, March 19, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record by Dan Heymen This shouldn\u2019t really be the case anymore, but I still have conversations with people who hesitate to place Hyundai on their short list when shopping for a new vehicle, because of\u2026 the Pony.Shedding its reputation for producing cheap, but cheaply constructed cars has been a long, sustained battle for the Korean automaker, but it\u2019s a reputation it hasn\u2019t deserved in quite some time.Rather, the norm for many years now has been for the company to produce solid entries in the SUV segments like the Tucson and Santa Fe, and quality cars that compete with established big guns by offering high-quality construction and more equipment, for instance the Sonata and\u2026 the Elantra.The Elantra specifically competes credibly versus others in its class, while offering enough space to enter into the conversation when considering a midsize sedan.Not quite, of course \u2013 the wide central console takes up more room in front than it should, and the back row is still a rather cramped space for larger adults \u2013 but in front anyways, the vibe occupants get is of a more expansive space than the typical compact car.And the same applies to the trunk space, at 407 litres quite generous for this sedan segment (though the Civic\u2019s is still bigger).The surfeit of space and standard equipment offered in the Elantra is one factor that has helped the model stake out a place for itself in third spot in the category, behind only the twin juggernauts Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.Pretty much the only thing holding the Elantra back from making a serious run at the two leaders is their reputations\u2026 and that of the Pony\u2019s.The versions Without counting the Elantra Sport, five-door Elantra GT and esthetically enhanced Elantra GT N Line, Hyundai\u2019s compact car comes in four trims: Essential, Preferred, Luxury and Ultimate.Settle your choice on the entry-level Essential, and you get\u2026 the essentials.Which means 15-inch steel wheels, cloth seating, manual gearbox, 5-inch touchscreen (5!), no cruise (that\u2019s an option), etc.The front seats are heated, as are the outside side mirrors, so there\u2019s that.The Preferred trim is where your Elantra gets interesting if you want more than just a bare-bones way to get from A to B.For one thing the IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission), standard here, brings with it a drive mode selection \u2013 although there\u2019s no big jump in performance or driving excitement when you switch to Sport, unless enjoy persistent whining from the engine; best stick to Smart.This trim comes with blind-sport collision warning with rear cross-traffic collision warning, as well as a heated steering wheel and 16-inch alloy wheels.You can also option in more safety functions, namely forward colli- sion-avoidance assist, forward collision warning, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning and hillstart assist control.The screen balloons to a more acceptable 7 inches (which integrates Android Auto and Apple CarPlay), and the steering wheel and shift knob wrap themselves in leather (OK, someone else did that).The Luxury trim gets 17-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, two USB ports, leather seating and a distinct gloss-black centre fascia.The top-end Ultimate gets an even bigger screen (8 inches), premium Infinity audio system, 4-inch TFT cluster display, 8-way power-adjustable driver\u2019s seat (with lumbar support), heated rear seats, wireless charging pad, adaptive cruise control, forward collision-avoid- ance assist with pedestrian detection and the Safe Exit Alarm that will help you avoid dooring cyclists and such.Also, in this version the headlights and tail lights are LED.The powertrain All of the 2020 Hyundai Elantra sedan trims comes with a solid if unexciting 2.0L 4-cylinder engine under the hood that develops 147 hp.Beyond that, if you go for the Elantra Sport, you get a 1.6L turbo that\u2019s mildly spicier and delivers 201 hp.No longer part of the product offering in 2020 is the available 6-speed automatic transmission; in its stead we get an unadventurous but competent CVT unit (which the company calls an IVT, for Intelligent Variable Transmission, as mentioned above.Whatever).The manual gearbox can still be had as the base transmission.The 2.0L engine takes the place of a 1.8L unit that had its share of issues over the years, and we can only hope that won\u2019t be the case with its successor.On the road Overall, the 2020 Elantra performs like it looks \u2013 solid, well put-together, not particularly exciting.The CVT (sorry, IVT) does better than you might fear, with little of the elastic loosey-goosey- ness of many units of this kind that make for screaming engines and bleeding ears.You\u2019ll get that here too if you push the Elantra hard, but that\u2019s not what this car is meant for.Be chill and you\u2019ll be fine here, especially since the brute power from the engine is sufficient for this amount of car.Steering is not exactly tight and crisp, but nor does it dishonour itself.Braking is solid and I found no reason to complain there.And the Elantra proves relatively nimble in cornering, thanks to what feels like a fairly stiff chassis and good quality of construction all around.I found the interior setup quite to my liking as well, with all the required functions available via buttons within easy reach, so as to avoid having to take eyes of the road and onto the touchscreen.I particularly appreciated how easily accessible the buttons for the seat and steering-wheel heating functions are.Fuel consumption Some will lament the arrival of a CVT (excuse me, IVT) in the 2020 Elantra, but the fact is not only is it perfectly competent, it also does help bring down fuel consumption, at least on paper: the 2019 Elantra had a combined 7.4L/100 km rating, but its successor clocks in at an excellent 6.8L/100 km.On paper.My week of driving, admittedly skewed to city driving, resulted in a combined total of 8.6L/100 km.Pricing The price of the 2020 Elantra gets only the tiniest of nudges upwards and is now $17,149, up from $16,999.Another $1,700 gets you the Essential but with IVT.Then the Preferred starts at $20,599, the Luxury at $24,299 and the Ultimate at $27,599.Beyond the four trims of the regular Elantra sedan, you can also opt for the GT 5-door version ($20,599), or the Elantra Sport that retails starting at $25,499.Above and beyond those you get the Elantra GT N Line, all decked out for sporty adventure, and priced at $27,199.Make no mistake, the Elantra is still a high-value proposition.But there\u2019s some question as to whether Hyundai can continue to claim the advantage in the more-bang-for-buck department for much longer.The Civic and Corolla, for instance, offer more standard equipment than ever before and you could even argue that they\u2019ve erased the gap between them and the Korean compact sedan.Meanwhile the Mazda3 offers AWD as an option, a sure selling point with Canadians, and Nissan is just now rolling out its redesigned new Sentra, nicely wrapped and all stuffed with new tech and equipment.We like Quality of construction; Good roster of equipment on higher trims; good engine power; dpacious interior, especially in front; interior ergonomic.s We like less Base model is pretty bare bones Sport mode is a non-factor No hybrid option Where art thou, AWD?Aluminized steel & stainless steel mufflers 950 Wellington St.S.Sherbrooke Fernand Cabana, owner Sylvain Auger, Manager www.silencieuxsherlenn.com at competitive prices for all Heavy Duty Trucks PHOTO: D.BOSHOUWERS 2020 Hyundai Elantra Offering more than ever, but so are others 819-569-9494 Silencieux Sher-Lenn Inc.CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 we will be able to continue to offer services as we have been to date.\u201d While not casting the blame upon any speci?c phenomenon directly, the director said that encouraging people to stay home alongside the troubling issue of panic-buying puts the community\u2019s most vulnerable people in a challenging position.\u201cPeople in need don\u2019t have the ?nancial means to stockpile,\u201d Côté pointed out.\u201cIt can create a great anxiety for people in that kind of vulnerable position to see the population in general start to do things like hoard toilet paper because it leaves them wondering if, by the time they have the money to go get those items, there will be any left.\u201d Although the Moisson Estrie, director speculated that the coronavirus crisis has given some better-off Canadians a taste of what it means to be concerned about scarcity on a daily basis, she said that she has yet to see that experience translate into increased giving.\u201cPeople are thinking of themselves ?rst,\u201d she said, noting that while that is understandable, it makes things more dif?cult for those committed to helping others.\u201cThe person who bought 12 packages of toilet paper should have left some for others, but they could still donate a few to their local food bank,\u201d Côté added, \u201cthat would already make a difference.\u201d Asked about particular needs, Côté said that Moisson Es- trie is lacking personal hygiene products as well as basics for cooking like ?our, pasta, canned fruits and vegetables, oatmeal, and cooking oil.\u201cEverything that could be used to prepare a complete meal,\u201d she said.\u201cThese are the things that are greatly needed.\u201d Cathy Hortop, part of the team of volunteers that runs the Cornerstone Foodbank, said that they are not having problems with supply at the moment but have been forced to change the way they operate out of concern for peoples\u2019 safety.\u201cWe\u2019re closed, but we are available,\u201d Hortop said, explaining that the food bank\u2019s usual Saturday morning drop-in time has been put on hold but that the team is still ?lling orders for people based on individual needs.The volunteer explained that under normal circumstances that drop-in time could see as many as 40 people gathered together in a relatively small space \u201cWhat are you going to do, make them wait outside?\u201d she asked, pointing out that it is easier to provide the service in an on-call format while people are being discouraged from gathering in groups.Anyone looking to get in touch with the Cornerstone food bank is encouraged to reach out by calling Hope Community Church at 819 822-2627.Côté, who was speaking to The Record from home because she was in self-isolation, shared that Moisson Estrie has also had to start looking at changes to the way it operates.\u201cWe are facing the unknown, and trying to deal with it as carefully as possible,\u201d she said, explaining that where previously clients were greeted on a personalized level to determine their speci?c needs, people who already have a ?le open at Moisson Estrie move directly to the food bank.She said that there have also been changes to the organization\u2019s cafeteria service to improve clearning practices and keep more distance between clients.Exempli?ed in her own inability to go to the of?ces, the director shared that Moisson Estrie is also facing staf?ng problems.\u201cPeople need to be absent because the schools and daycar- es are closed and grandparents who used to come in to help in the food bank are at home looking after children,\u201d she said.\u201cWe are worried about being able to continue offering services in the long term.\u201d Like many other organizations in the region, Moisson Estrie has also had to cancel upcoming fundraising events.Côté said that this is an area of particular concern because those cancellations have fairly immediate consequences on the organization\u2019s cash ?ow.To summarize, the food bank needs help.\u201cWe have needs in food sorting, we have need the workshop and in the kitchen,\u201d the director said.\u201cPeople can come give of their time, or money and they can also give non-perishable goods.It is three simple ways to help.\u201d Food banks The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, March 19, 2020 Page 5 The Border Report Talk to your friends and family - although we are social distancing, you can still video chat with your friends, message family,.Please note that due to the Coronavirus outbreak and for the safety of our employees and public, our offices in Lennoxville and Knowlton are closed to the public until April 14.Should you need to reach us, you can contact us by phone or email: Advertising: 819-569-9525 or by email at classad@sherbrookerecord.com Circulation: 819-569-9528 or by email at billing@sherbrookerecord.com Newsroom: 819-569-6345 or by email at newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Knowlton: 450-242-1188 or by email at bcnnews@qc.aibn.com Thank you for your understanding.Nine at-home activities for teens By Phelps Helps As many high school students are currently at home and looking for things to do, we\u2019ve compiled a list of nine activities for teens to help them practice social distancing: Go for a walk outside - and get some fresh air.If you have a dog, take them with you (They will appreciate it!).Be physically active - social distancing does not mean we need to sit on our couch.You can still be playing soccer in your backyard, basketball in your driveway, or practicing your stickhandling.Sporting events are cancelled, but you can still practice your sport at home! Learn life skills - ask your parents to help teach you the basics of cooking or baking.Not only is it fun, but they are skills you will use for the rest of your life.Learning how to do your laundry is also an important skill.There\u2019s more to it than throwing everything in the washing machine at the same time! Read a book - for fun! Do you have a book that you started but never ?n- ished?Now\u2019s a good time to give it a second chance! Learn a new language - or improve the ones you already know.There are many free apps to help you practice languages.Our favourite?DuoLingo! Make art - art is limitless, and you can use many materials to create art.Pull out some drawing materials, some paint, or build a sculpture.The possibilities are endless! Practice a musical instrument - if you have a piano or any other musical instrument, practice playing or pull up some youtube videos to help you improve.Reorganize your room - further than just cleaning, get organized by sorting through your closet and under your bed.We bet you will ?nd some treasures that you forgot you owned.Talk to your friends and family - although we are social distancing, you can still video chat with your friends, message family, and most importantly, you can call your grandparents! The health and safety of our team members, participants, and the community are important to us.For this reason, we are respecting the social distancing recommendation by the government and will be closing our doors to the public for the next two weeks.Phelps team members will remain available by phone, email and through social media.For more information, please email us at info@phelpshelps.ca, visit our website www.phelpshelps.ca or call our of?ces at (819) 704-0799.Frontier Animal Society Featured pet: Biggy Biggy is our ?rst real heartbreaker of 2020.Loving and so very sweet, 3-year old Biggy (who isn\u2019t actually all that big), was brought to a vet to be euthanized.Unwilling to euthanize a young, good-natured dog, the vet convinced Biggy\u2019s owner to surrender him instead and he eventually made his way to our shelter.Biggy loves being with people and admittedly, he has a knack for endearing himself to those he meets.Upon arrival, Biggy wasn\u2019t in the best shape but he is being treated for his medical issues and he is showing remarked improvement.Stress was certainly a factor.Unenthused by the cold, Biggy isn\u2019t always overly keen about the great outdoors but it\u2019s important he gets his exercise so we are getting him out for good daily walks.He seems to enjoy walking alongside another doggy companion and as the weather grows warmer, we\u2019re sure he\u2019ll grow fonder of his outdoor time.He is quite good on the leash.Biggy was terribly let down by the very people he trusted to keep him safe yet he doesn\u2019t hold a grudge.He is gentle and unassuming and he is looking forward to a full and happy life.Weighing in at just 18 Kilos (40 pounds) he isn\u2019t very big and we believe him to be a Boston Terrier/Bulldog mix.He knows to do his business outdoors but he seems to need to go often so he does need to get out regularly.Biggy will do best in a home without young children who seem to make him nervous.To inquire about adopting Big- gy, please contact Brenda any day of the week between 8 a.m and 8 p.m at 819.876.7747 and she will be happy to tell you more about him. 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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 Letters DEAR EDITOR: The need for accurate health information has seldom been more important that in the current situation facing us and others around the globe.While the article referred to in the subsequent comments does not pertain to our current situation, misinformation whatever and whenever needs to be addressed.In the Record of Tuesday March 17, there was an article \u201c Pandemic Memories Then and Now \u201c In this article the writer has confused the small pox vaccination which she received prior to attending school, with the Salk polio vaccine.Certainly the small pox vaccination,required pre-school, and for many years for international travel, did fester, scab over and leave a scar.Proof without documents.This requirement is now lost to history as small pox has been eliminated (except for being stockpiled as a biological weapon ) Salk polio vaccine developed by Dr Jonas Salk, and released in small batches beginning in 1955,was the ?rst weapon to prevent polio.Subsequently an oral vaccine, Sabin, followed, and polio as those of us from childhoods in the 40\u2019s and ?fties recall became a thing of the past.MARGERY STROM SHERBROOKE QC The Record welcomes your letters to the editor.Please limit your letters to 300 words.We reserve the right to edit for length, clarity, legality and taste.Please ensure there is a phone number or email where you can be reached, to con?rm authorship and current town/city of residence.Names will not be withheld but the address and phone number of the writer are not published, except by request.Please email your letters to newsroom@ sherbrookerecord.com.Preference is given to writers from the Eastern Townships.Diary of a self-distancer 6:15 Crawled out of bed, shook the dog and went for morning walk.Met no one.6:35 Returned from walk.Fed dog.Washed hands thoroughly with Sunlight soap and hot water.6:45 Prepared breakfast from three- week supply of food purchased well in advance to avoid mad horders that have taken over the local grocery store.7:30 Greeted recently arisen wife with elbow bump.Reminded her to wash her hands before touching toothpaste tube.8:00 \u2013 9:00 Wiped down newspapers with paper towel.Towel consigned to garbage.Did crosswords and sudokos with pen well-soaked in Purell hand cleanser.9:15 Washed hands in Sunlight soap and hot water.10:00 Walked dog.Met no one.10:30 Washed hands with Sunlight soap and hot water.11:00 Sent under seventy-year-old wife for urgent supplies and more food.12:00 Greeted returning wife with elbow bump.Reminded her that she should wash her hands with Sunlight soap and hot water after unpacking supplies and groceries.12:15 Washed bananas, grapes, oranges and melon.Wiped down cans, cartons, boxes and bottles.13:00 Washed hands with Sunlight soap and hot water and prepared lunch from newly replenished stockpile.13:30 Watched replay of 2020 Cana- da-Russia world junior hockey championship on Sportsnet.Canada wins.15:30 Walked dog.Met no one.16:00-1800 Washed hands in Sunglight soap and water.Poured drink from urgent supplies and watched CBC News Network for the latest on the spread of Covid-19 and an update on border closures, stranded Canadians, singing Italians, grumbling Brits, and an inarticulate U.S.president.19:00 Watched replay of Spengler Cup ?nal on Sportsnet.Canada wins.21:00 Washed hands with Sunlight soap and hot water.Moved to den to read a history of the Great Plague of London (1665-1666) which killed over 100,000 people in that one city.Immediately washed hands in Sunlight soap and hot water.22:00 Walked dog.Met no one.22:45 Brushed teeth, washed hands in sunlight soap and hot water, elbow bumped wife a pleasant good night and went to bed.Tim Belford Follow The Sherbrooke Record on Facebook and Twitter! sherbrookerecord @recordnewspaper Post Covid World DEAR EDITOR: On a graph of economic growth, this recession is just a blip in an upward slope.By 1939, nations hit by the Great Depression were richer than they had ever been.New ideas and technology are born in challenging times and growth resumes at an accelerated rate.The greatest impediment is irrational fear slowing growth.To be optimistic, revealing progress, hope and faith is not just an obscure idea.It is a duty.¨We must be the change that we want to see in the world.¨ This too will pass.ERIC LANCASTER The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, March 19, 2020 Page 7 Local Sports QMJHL draft to be conducted online amid COVID 19 pandemic The Canadian Press The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League draft will be conducted online amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The QMJHL said in a statement Wednesday the event scheduled for Sherbrooke\u2019s Palais des Sports Leop- old-Drolet on June 6 will instead be held remotely due to the novel corona- virus that continues to sweep across the globe.The league announced Tuesday it was cancelling its remaining regu- lar-season games _ the schedule was set to end Saturday _ but made no mention of the playoffs.QMJHL\u2019s draft lottery, which was slated for next Wednesday, has been postponed to a later date.The Ontario Hockey League already conducts its draft remotely, while the Western Hockey League\u2019s draft is scheduled for May 7 in Red Deer, Alta.Canada\u2019s top junior circuits all suspended operations last week after the NHL, along with most other North American leagues and sports organizations, paused proceedings amid corona- virus pandemic.Richmond Legion\u2019s green sale a success Submitted by Gordon Alexander Steve McGee decided to put on a happy green face as he helped the auctioneer with the 30th anniversary of the annual Richmond Legion Green sale held at the Richmond Legion earlier this month.The event featured an array of green items from furniture to antiques with Pat Redburn auctioneering.The event was held in the spirit of St Patrick\u2019s Day with funds being used to support the club\u2019s many events.The aution ended up being one of this year\u2019s only St.Patrick\u2019s Day events after the others had to be cancelled in light of the coronavirus.Proceeds from the green sale were slightly larger those of the previous year, according to event coordinators.Sherbrooke moves ahead with plan to be Quebec Games host Record Staff Sherbrooke\u2019s city council approved a plan on Monday night to continue efforts to become the host city for the 58th edition of the Quebec Winter Games in 2023.This second step, called \u201cdepositing the essential partners\u2019 book and the preliminary budget\u201d must be presented to SPORTSQUÉ- BEC in the coming weeks.The city has already received the support of several organizations and institutional partners in the ?rst step of its plan.The Sherbrooke bid estimates the cost of the games at $6.8 million, of which the city will provide $1.5 million in direct funding and $1.1 million in services.The remaining $4.2 million will come through partnerships and sponsorships.The plan also includes $5 million through an infrastructure plan for the Quebec Games for the construction of a new municipal gymnasium.\u201cIn addition to being a festive and unifying event, the Jeux du Québec is an excellent opportunity to acquire municipal equipment that the entire population can bene?t from,\u201d said Vincent Boutin, president of the advisory committee. Page 8 Thursday, March 19, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Death Death In Memoriam In Memoriam Georgina Ann (nee Gill) Hornby November 5, 1936 - March 12, 2020 It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Georgina (Gina) at Le Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke - Hôpital Fleurimont.Georgina slipped away peacefully, surrounded by family.Beloved wife for 62 years of Richard (Dick) Hornby and sister to Edith (Louie), the late Laura (Wilfred, deceased), John (Norma) and Robert (Joan).Devoted mother of Sharon (Erwin (Jr)), Karen (David), Laura (Gilles), Kathryn (Geoff), Wendy (Andrew).Adoring grandmother of Daniel (Nina), William, Jacob, Samuel, Aaron, Ann, Sarah, Ryan, Kara and Devon.Precious great-grandmother of Ryker and Everly, aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews.Gina was born and grew up in Cookshire.She and Dick lived in Sherbrooke, Cookshire and Ste Agathe Des Monts before settling in Georgeville.She spent a lifetime dedicated to her family and community.One of the happiest periods of her life was spent operating The Village Store and Post Of?ce in Georgeville, of which she was the last Post Mistress.She valued any opportunity she had to support and build relationships with her community.She and Dick made Georgeville their home and she loved being an active member of the village.In her later years, Gina loved working outside, especially in the garden, and she made sure that the house that she and Dick built was the center of every family gathering.She especially treasured each moment spent with her grandchildren (4 legged ones included) and great-grandchildren and they cherished their \u201cMaw\u201d.Gina\u2019s last message to all who loved her was the following: Please send me off with joy on this journey.I am certain that my consciousness survives, and my love will be with you still.I am grateful for the good life I have enjoyed enormously, for my own family, for Dick, my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and for all the good friends.The family would like to thank the extended Georgeville community for their outpouring of love and support.They would also like to extend their deep gratitude to the staff in the ICU at the CHUS for their kindness and compassionate care.Gina was committed to several community organizations.Her family would appreciate donations be made in her name to The Georgeville Community Association, St Georges Anglican Church Georgeville, La Fondation de l\u2019Hôpital de Memphrémagog or La Fondation du CHUS, ICU department.A celebration of Gina\u2019s life will occur in Georgeville at a later date.CASS FUNERAL HOMES PHONE: 819-876-5213 Stanstead & Ayer\u2019s Cliff FAX: 819-849-3068 545 Dufferin St., Stanstead QC info@salonfunerairecoaticook.com www.casshomes.ca BRYANT, Kathleen (True) - In memory of a very dear mother and grandmother who passed away on March 19, 1994.The love you gave us for so many years Will never from us depart, Though you have gone beyond our reach You are always in our hearts.Lovingly remembered by NANCY ALLAN AND CHARLES BRYANT, Gordon and Kay- In loving memory of our dear parents and grandparents.Dad passed away on April 8, 1992 and Mom passed away on March 19, 1994.May the winds of love blow gently And whisper so you can hear How much we love and miss you And wish you both were here.Lovingly remembered by GEORGE, LEE AND FAMILY THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2020 Today is the 79th day of 2020 and the ?rst day of spring.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1918, the U.S.Congress established time zones and approved daylight saving time.In 1931, the Nevada state legislature voted to legalize gambling.In 1953, the 25th Academy Awards were featured in the ?rst Oscars telecast.In 2003, President George W.Bush announced the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: David Livingstone (1813-1873), physician/ explorer; Wyatt Earp (1848-1929), lawman/gun?ghter; William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925), politician; Earl Warren (1891-1974), chief justice of the United States; Philip Roth (1933-2018), author; Ursula Andress (1936- ), model/ actress; Glenn Close (1947- ), actress; Bruce Willis (1955- ), actor; Andy Reid (1958- ), football coach; Clayton Kershaw (1988- ), baseball player.TODAY\u2019S FACT: The 70th Academy Awards ceremony, broadcast in 1998, holds the record for the largest Oscars telecast audience, with 55 million viewers.The James Cameron blockbuster \u201cTitanic\u201d won 11 awards, including best picture and best director.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1995, NBA superstar Michael Jordan scored 19 points against the Indiana Pacers in his ?rst game back with the Chicago Bulls after almost two years of retirement.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cStop worrying about growing old.And think about growing up.\u201d - Philip Roth, \u201cThe Dying Animal\u201d TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: $6.6 billion - total gaming revenue for the Las Vegas Strip in 2019.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between last quarter moon (March 16) and new moon (March 24).Datebook ASK THE DOCTORS By Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D.Dear Doctor: I keep reading about something called \u201cresistant starch.\u201d People are saying I should get it into my diet.Why is it so important?How much do I need?Dear Reader: As with so many areas of diet and medicine these days, the answer leads directly to the gut microbiome.That\u2019s the vast and complex community of bacteria, fungi, yeasts and viruses that live in our intestines.They number in the trillions, can account for 2 to 5 pounds of our weight and, as we\u2019re learning every day, play complex and crucial roles in our physical and even mental health.In fact, because these microscopic creatures are necessary to survival, the gut microbiome is increasingly regarded as an organ in its own right.One of the keys to a healthy and diverse gut microbiome is keeping our microscopic residents well-fed.This involves prebiotics, a type of dietary ?ber that stimulates the growth and activity of the good-guy bacteria in the gut.For fellow science nerds, prebiotic foods contain high levels of a starchy substance known as inulin and certain types of sugars, including fructo-oligosaccharides and galacto- oligosaccharides.Although apples, oats, lentils, leeks, Jerusalem artichokes, garlic, asparagus and bananas are cited as good sources of prebiotics, the fact is that a wide range of fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes contain prebiotics in varying amounts.Another potential source of prebiotics is the subject of your question - resistant starch.As the name suggests, these are starches, or carbohydrates, that resist digestion.That means they survive the journey through the digestive tract and make it all the way to the colon, where they become available to gut microbes.Resistant starches fall into four general categories.They may be protected by ?brous cell walls, as with grains, seeds and legumes.They are available in certain raw foods, such as raw potatoes or raw plantains.And they can be manufactured via a chemical process.What\u2019s of particular interest is the ?nal category.This is a range of carbohydrates that, when cooked and then cooled, develop into resistant starch.These include rice, potatoes, yams, pasta and whole grains such as oats and barley.One bene?t is that, instead of being broken down into glucose and raising blood sugar levels, these types of carbohydrates pass into the colon.This improves glycemic control, an important factor in good health.Once in the colon, resistant starches feed the bene?cial bacteria that live there.Through the process of fermentation, bacteria turn resistant starch into compounds known as short-chain fatty acids.These include butyrate, which is linked to lower rates of colorectal cancers, and propionate, which has been shown to lower in?ammation and improve immune support.How much resistant starch do we need?There\u2019s no set amount.Instead, think in terms of daily goals for dietary ?ber in general.Most Americans get less than half the recommended 25 grams per day for women and 38 grams per day for men.We recommend eating from a diverse range of fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts.If they\u2019re new to your diet, add them slowly to avoid gas and bloating.And with every bite, know you\u2019re making your gut microbiome very happy.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.Don\u2019t resist resistant starches The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, March 19, 2020 Page 9 Your Birthday THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2020 Take a deep breath and plunge forward.You will have more opportunities than you anticipate.Keep an open mind and be ready to make your move.A change in your ?nancial or professional situation will turn in your favor and encourage you to push ahead.Persistence will be an asset.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - Intelligence coupled with insight will lead you to the winner\u2019s circle.Use your imagination to come up with a plan that will help you outsmart anyone who challenges you.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Helping others is admirable, but at what expense, is the question.Know when you have done enough, and back away before someone takes you for granted.Protect your reputation.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Forget about what isn\u2019t going your way and focus on what is.Taking the path of least resistance will lead to gains that you won\u2019t want to miss.Romance is featured.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Use charm to dodge a negative narrative.As long as you are honest, you will be able to outmaneuver others.You\u2019ll have regrets if you lend or borrow money or possessions.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Check personal documents and make the necessary adjustments.If you offer to help someone who could use your expertise and advice, you will be given something unexpected and valuable in return.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - A clash is likely to take place if you address a sensitive issue with someone who doesn\u2019t share your opinion.You\u2019ll do better if you focus on a cause you believe in.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - Extra time and effort will lead to substantial gains.A partnership with someone like- minded will motivate you to do more.A challenging opportunity will lead to more responsibility and a higher income.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Take on a creative project that you ?nd stimulating.Use your talent and skills to make personal improvements.Someone from a different cultural background will inspire you.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - Avoid emotional disputes.Focus on what\u2019s essential and ?nish what you start.Refuse to let anyone back you into a corner.A personal change is in your best interest.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - You may feel like having some fun, but don\u2019t go overboard or associate with excessive or deceptive people.Say no to temptation and yes to a healthy lifestyle.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Make the changes that will help you achieve your ?nancial and professional goals.Discuss your long-term plans with a loved one.An unexpected gift, offer or proposal is heading your way.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - If you offer to help someone, you will start your day off right.Your kindness and generosity will bring about a positive turn of events.Honesty and integrity will pay off.FTHURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2020 The gymnastics of avoidance By Phillip Alder \u201cThe Goon Show\u201d was very popular in England, especially with Prince Charles.Michael Bentine, Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers wrote bizarre comedy sketches and two-liners.For example: \u201cGood morning - my name is Neddy Seagoon.\u201d \u201cWhat a memory you have!\u201d To write their material required zany mental gymnastics.Some bridge deals need a more logical form of the same.You assume a bad lie of the opposing cards and have to ?nd the best way to vault over it and land safely on the mat - as in this deal.How should South play in four spades after West leads the club king?Over South\u2019s weak two-bid, North might have bid three no-trump, but understandably went with the nine-card ?t.If East has the diamond ace, the contract will be safe.So declarer should assume that West holds that critical card.Clearly, South must ?ght to keep East off the lead.Declarer should start by ducking the ?rst trick.Maybe West will continue with a low club to his jack.Or he might switch to a diamond.But let\u2019s assume he plays a trump.Now South does best to win in hand, lead the club jack and, when West produces the queen, duck again in the dummy.Suppose West plays another trump.Declarer wins on the board and cashes the club ace, discarding a low heart from hand.He continues with three rounds of hearts, ruf?ng the last in hand.Have they broken 3-3?If so, South has a discard for his low diamond.If not, he must hope, ?nally, that East has the diamond ace.On any other line of play, declarer trips and falls. Page 10 Thursday, March 19, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Go grocery sho pping with diet itians.When you choos e products with t he Health Check symbol, it's like shopping with th e Heart and Stro ke Foundation\u2019s die titians, who eval uate every partic ipating product b ased on Canada' s Food Guide.www.healthche ck.org REALITY CHECK HERMAN ALLEY OOP ARLO & JANIS THE BORN LOSER FRANK AND ERNEST GRIZZWELLS THATABABY The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, March 19, 2020 Page 11 Call Sherbrooke: (819) 569-9525 between 8:30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.E-mail: classad@sherbrookerecord.com or Knowlton: (450) 242-1188 between 9:00 a.m.and noon CLASSIFIED Deadline: 12:30 p.m.one day prior to publication Or mail your prepaid classi?ed ads to The Record, 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 275 Antiques WE BUY from the past for the future, one item or a household, attic or basement, shed or garage.We like it all, give us a call.819- 837-2680.290 Articles for Sale 290 Articles for Sale Make your classi- add a photo for $10.per day.Deadline: 2 days before publication.Drop by our of- Knowlton.819-569- com TOWNSHIPS\u2019 CRIER TOWNSHIPS If you want to drink, that\u2019s your business.If you want to stop, we can help.Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1-888-424-2975, www.aa.org MAGOG Grief Support.a free 10-week workshop, in English, will be offered in Magog, beginning April 7.If you are mourning, Lorraine Holt and Michelle Jacques look forward to meeting you.Please call Michelle 1-514-696-5796.WATERVILLE The Waterville-North Hatley United Church will hold their annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 21 from 8:30 a.m.to 10:30 a.m.Breakfast consists of pancakes, sausage, fruit cup, assorted muf?ns and juice, coffee or tea.Admission is adults $7.and children under 10 years old $3.DANVILLE The Directors of the Danville Curling Club are pleased to invite everyone to the Club\u2019s Brunch on Sunday, March 22 from 10 a.m.to 1:30 p.m.at the Danville Curling Club, 1449 Route 116, Danville.Junior Invitation Curling Bonspiel being played.RICHMOND The Richmond Legion, Branch #15, will be holding an Irish Stew Supper on Saturday, March 28 at 5:30 p.m.Stew, veggies, potatoes, dessert with tea or coffee.Donation: $10 per person.Tickets must be purchased in advance.For information call 819-826-3444.LENNOXVILLE CANCELLED.The HCC Senior Luncheon scheduled for Thursday, March 26 at Hope Community Church, 102 Queen St., Lennoxville has been cancelled.Cancelled Cancelled Cancelled Job opportunity - Reporter The Record is seeking a full-time reporter to work in its newsroom thanks to funding provided by the Local Journalism Initiative, a Canadian Heritage program, administered in Quebec through the Quebec Community Newspapers Association.The Record is the only English-language daily newspaper serving the Eastern Townships and has been recognized as the \u2018Voice of the Eastern Townships\u2019 for 123 years.It covers some 27 communities with significant English-speaking populations situated throughout the vast territory of the Eastern Townships The Record is seeking a bilingual reporter with excellent English-language writing skills who understands the mandate of community journalism and the important role the newspaper plays in keeping readers informed on the social, political and economic issues that concern them in their daily lives.The position would include covering municipal council meetings, school board meetings, environmental and agricultural consultations, the courts and researching subjects that affect the community.Given the vast territory, the successful candidate would need to be bilingual, flexible, have access to a vehicle and able to work well with the newsroom team to produce stories of the highest standard for both print and the web.Qualifications The ideal candidate is: .a graduate of a college or university journalism program and/or significant professional experience working as a journalist .an excellent communicator in English with a good working ability in French .familiar with basic computer software including InDesign .a capable photographer .a licensed driver, preferably with a car .deadline-oriented An ability to work some evenings and weekends is essential (with time off provided during the week as compensation).Appreciation of community journalism and familiarity with the Eastern Townships are strong assets.Applicants are invited to send a one-page covering letter along with a résume to Sharon McCully, Publisher, The Record, at outletjournal@sympatico.ca Deadline for application: Immediate ESTATE SALE.520 de la Riviere, North Hatley.Furniture, some appliances, antiques, tools, dishes, bedroom set, etc.For appointment, call 819-943-3601.Happy 65th Birthday to Diane Wharry I hope you have a great day! Love, Avon x YOU\u2019VE GOT IT.Somebody else wants it! Got something you no longer use?Sell it in the Classifieds! It may just be the perfect item to fill somebody else\u2019s need.819-569-9525 \u2022450-242-1188 classad@sherbrookerecord.com OUR CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS! Call today today to place your classified ad! 819-569-9525 450-242-1188 Page 12 Thursday, March 19, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record WETLANDS ARE DISAPPEARING Protect them.Become a member today.www.ducks.ca 1-866-384-DUCK "]