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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 Police now stepping in on social distancing Page 5 Quebec to close non essential businesses Page 3 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Tuesday, March 24, 2020 \u201cTake what you need and leave what you don\u2019t\u201d Local company wants to spread the sanitizer, not the virus By Matthew McCully Canada Candle Supply, a home- based company in Hatley Township, has modi?ed its bottling line to produce a disinfectant spray and is looking for local partners to get the product into and onto the hands of the people in the community who need it most.\u201cIt was one of our products, but there was never a real demand for it,\u201d explained Andrew Wanka, who owns the company with his wife Robyn Toohey.The company, which started four years ago, sells natural products for the candle industry including wax and jars, as well as essential oils.Wanka explained that he already had the bottles and spray tops on hand.With the current demand for hand san- itizers so high, he decided to purchase a barrel of isopropanol.He then got a recipe for a high ef?ciency hand sani- tizer certi?ed by the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization, and modi?ed his bottling line to make the product.The spray is a blend of isopropanol and tea tree, lavender, eucalyptus and lemon essential oils.\u201cThis stuff will kill anything,\u201d commented Wanka.SUE YOUNG By Gordon Lambie Leaning in on the idea that we get by with a little help from our friends, a little outdoor food bank has popped up on the steps of Beulah United Church in Ayer\u2019s Cliff.The project was set up by Dean and Sue Young, although Dean said that it has quickly been adopted by the community.\u201cWhat we did was set up a sign that says take what you need and leave what you don\u2019t, and people have been dropping off food,\u201d he said, explaining that food has already come and gone consistently in the few days since the space was set up.Young credited his wife with the idea.\u201cWe usually work on Christmas baskets here and we still have lots of extra stuff come in after we deliver them, so last year Sue did Easter baskets,\u201d he explained.\u201cThis year we really can\u2019t do that because, well, we just can\u2019t, so she thought of an outdoor food bank using the leftover donations from the Ayers Cliff Community Christmas basket.\u201d The inspiration for the idea, which came at 3 a.m.according to Young, was a twist on a plan the Beulah Sunday School already had for creating a little CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 A little outdoor food bank comes to Ayer\u2019s Cliff CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 5 Page 2 Tuesday, March 24, 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 taxes) For print subscription rates, please call 819-569-9528 or email us at billing@sherbrookerecord.com 12 month web only: $125.00 1 month web only: $11.25 Web subscribers have access to the daily Record as well as archives and special editions.Subscribing is as easy as 1,2,3: 1.Visit the Record website: www.sherbrookerecord.com 2.Click e-edition.3.Complete the form and wait for an email activating your online subscription.Weather TODAY: CLOUDY HIGH OF 7 LOW OF -6 WEDNESDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS HIGH OF 8 LOW OF -4 THURSDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 10 LOW OF 1 FRIDAY: CLOUDY HIGH OF 7 LOW OF -8 SATURDAY: 60% CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH OF 7 LOW OF -1 What a difference a week makes Dear Mum, What a difference a week makes.A difference that none of us can quite explain\u2026as we sit here and try to ?gure out this place where we ?nd ourselves.Last week I wrote my column to you as a letter talking about how I had to stay here in Knowlton, and that we had to all play our parts as the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic began spreading through Quebec and Canada and the ?rst cases were determined in the Eastern Townships.I had shut down my hair- styling services at the salon, anticipating that it was an important move, and slowly but surely we wound things down.My boyfriend\u2019s parents did arrive home from Punta Cana in the way we had hoped.He drove their car to the airport, a friend drove up in his, my boyfriend stood FAR back when they arrived, told them to get in and drive home and not go anywhere else, no stops.He climbed in car with our friend.He had left snacks for them in the car in case they were hungry.He had shopped for them the day before.At ?rst they thought that \u2018people were trying to scare them\u2019 in the airport, many wearing masks and gloves.They arrived home and read the note we had printed out for them, about how they had to self-isolate.When they were missing things we picked them up and left them on their front porch, so we had no contact.They\u2019ve been a bit stir-crazy, but great.They really have listened.There are still people returning home from elsewhere in the world, and many are following suit.Others aren\u2019t, running errands before self-isolating, and others aren\u2019t bothering to follow the restrictions at all.Since my letter to you last week your life has changed a lot too.My brothers can only visit from the front porch, keeping you safe inside.You go for a walk with a friend who\u2019s self-isolating too, but you walk on opposite sides of the street.The boys are doing well.They were both terribly sick this winter, and I\u2019m glad that now they\u2019re healthy.I can tell that Angus is wondering what the deal is with this week of Sundays.I wish I could explain to him.If he didn\u2019t have Autism, he might be giving me a run for my money too, wanting to spend time with friends and go out, maybe he would have had a job and that would have been challenging too.He also would have been part of the Class of 2020, many of whom right now are devastated as they watch their senior year disappear, wondering if they\u2019ll ever get that big graduation celebration and prom.While many young people have been dismissive of the necessity of staying home and keeping to ourselves as families, many have been tremendously aware and careful, concerned and trying to ?gure out what to do.The Class of 2020 still deserves to mourn.They should be enjoying every single minute right now.Instead they are apart, at home, and wondering what comes next.Now, there are a few different sources as to the origins of the word \u2018teenager\u2019, some say it originated in the 30s and 40s, and an article from 2007 in the Daily Mail state that it came about thanks to Bill Haley and the Comets, on tour in 1957 using it.You would have been ten years old at the time.That was a time when there was so much youthful energy around the world.Now I look at my boys, and I see Leo ?nding ways to meet up with his friends online.As Shanna Bernier, Youth Worker for the United Church in our area, brought her youth delegates (youth leaders) together for a meeting to plan the upcoming Youth Forum retreat planned for mid-May, they resigned to an understanding that it would not happen, and that instead they would create an online youth event that day.As I puttered quietly around the apartment so as to not bother his experience, I listened.While they were quiet a great deal of the time, and Shanna and leadership friends worked to bring the group apart together, I heard them brainstorming things they still wanted to do.They each took turns speaking of concerns and re?ected on coming together as a community in different ways at this time.So, those things have not changed.Some teenagers are rebelling and forming their own strange community that way, and others are listening to things that are happening in the world and trying to ?gure out a way of building community within that.From both groups there will be good leadership in the future.That doesn\u2019t dismiss reckless behaviour, rather it is intended to mean that sometimes, with time, very good things come from places (and sometimes people) we don\u2019t expect.In other family business, today I read Mrs.Tiggywinkle by Beatrix Potter to Laura\u2019s girls via Facebook video.My collection of the books is tiny, miniatures, but they have all of the illustrations.I held them up to the webcam and the girls really seemed to enjoy it, especially Milah, who\u2019s a little older now.They were having a picnic in the basement.Laura might be my baby cousin by a dozen years, but what an incredible woman she is, a young mother in her mid-thir- ties now.I asked her if her school board had determined anything regarding schooling.So many people have been making comments about school and teachers, sometimes I wonder if people really think they\u2019re just all robots.They deal with huge class sizes, not enough resources or time, and now they\u2019re expected to just work through a pandemic, as if they don\u2019t have anything else to do.As a lifelong teacher yourself, you know you had as much work at home with us as you did with your students, sometimes more.We will ?nd a way to get our youth through their education.The tools exist.Putting pressure on the teachers doesn\u2019t help.Many of them are missing their classes.Laura talked about how much she loves her class this year, and how sad she is to watch this year disappear into this strange mist, and I know there are many others like her out there.Leo has heard from some of his teachers too, and Angus\u2019s educator, Gloria wrote asking about him, concerned that he feels that he has been abandoned by them.So many people have to shift right now, shift everything, as we learn what we have to do to keep ourselves safe and healthy.Thank goodness for the many forms of entertainment and communication.We can be apart together too.As cases increase, we hope for many things \u2013 that the spread is stopped, that those affected recover, that the people working in our health care systems are properly supported to do their jobs, and helped through this time.I really miss you.I am a hugger and wish I could reach out and hug you.Many of us miss each other and ache for this.For now, let\u2019s put as much of our energy as possible into bolstering our essential services, as we learn more and more every day just what those are, and who those people are.Love, Sheil PS A special thank-you goes out to ALL of you who have found yourselves on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to essential service people, everyone in healthcare, and in our case like the folks at IGA Knowlton (and all of the grocery stores), the team at Uniprix Jean-Marc Bélanger, all those folks in the transportation industry (we\u2019ve begun waving to, and applauding at) the truckers we meet while out on our very careful walks every day \u2013 they always wave back, with a big smile.Thank you to all of you.You are keeping communities going.And hang in there, Class of 2020! Sheila Quinn Dishpan Hands The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Page 3 Local News \u201cWhen we told you no weddings, no funerals, it\u2019s not because we don\u2019t ?nd them important,\u2019\u2019 he said.\u201cIt\u2019s because there are situations where people who don\u2019t know they\u2019re sick, but are sick, can contaminate others.\u2019\u2019 Quebec to close non essential businesses until April 13 as COVID 19 cases spike The Canadian Press Quebec Premier Francois Legault hit the \u201cpause\u2019\u2019 button on his province\u2019s economy on Monday, ordering all non-essential businesses to close until April 13 as the number of COVID-19 cases more than doubled to 628.Legault said the businesses will be ordered to close no later than midnight Tuesday, adding that grocery stores and pharmacies will be among those allowed to remain open.\u201cEffectively, Quebec will be on pause for the next three weeks,\u2019\u2019 he said.\u201cIt\u2019s important, in order to give us all the chances to reduce the spread of the virus, to take this decision, which is dif?cult, but in my opinion necessary.\u2019\u2019 The number of COVID-19 cases in Quebec jumped by 409 since Sunday, with 45 people hospitalized _ 20 of them in intensive care.Legault noted that the province is now grouping probable and con?rmed cases, which accounts in part for the major increase.Dr.Horacio Arruda, Quebec\u2019s public health director, said the increase in positive cases was expected, given the massive increase in testing in recent days.The province\u2019s earlier March break and close ties to hard-hit nations such as Italy are also factors, he said.But while many or most cases remain linked to travel, he noted the province is also beginning to see community transmission.\u201cWhen we told you no weddings, no funerals, it\u2019s not because we don\u2019t ?nd them important,\u2019\u2019 he said.\u201cIt\u2019s because there are situations where people who don\u2019t know they\u2019re sick, but are sick, can contaminate others.\u2019\u2019 He called on Quebecers to stay home and avoid all travel, including within the province.There have been four deaths in the province, all linked to the same seniors residence.Legault announced that from now on, seniors home residents are asked to not to leave without supervision, citing the potentially \u201cdisastrous\u2019\u2019 consequences of the virus running rampant within a group that is statistically the most at risk of complications.However, he stressed that Quebecers of all ages are to consider themselves essentially locked down.\u201cWhat we\u2019re saying is con?nement, except for essential services,\u2019\u2019 he said.\u201cWe\u2019re at that point.\u2019\u2019 He said the measures do not apply to police, ?re?ghters, health-care workers, grocery store employees, journalists or anyone who can do their jobs completely from home.But constructions sites and aluminum smelters will have to close, he said.Most people diagnosed with COVID-19 experience mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough, and the majority of those who contract the virus recover.Some may have few, if any symptoms, or may not know they\u2019re infected because symptoms of the novel coronavirus are similar to a cold or ?u.However, for some, including Canadians aged 65 and over, those with compromised immune systems and those with pre-existing conditions, the illness can be much more severe.Among the Canadians diagnosed with the illness so far, 10 per cent have required hospitalization, with fewer than ?ve per cent of cases requiring admission to the ICU.Bishop\u2019s to close residences, refund students By Gordon Lambie With the announcement on Sunday that schools in Quebec will continue to remain closed until at least May 1, Bishop\u2019s University has decided to close its residences after all, effective March 25.According to Bishop\u2019s University communications director Olivier Bouffard, however, the school is far from kicking its students out.\u201cWe\u2019re not going to put anyone on the street,\u201d Bouffard said.\u201cNo one is going to be asked to leave unless they have somewhere safe to go.\u201d When speaking with The Record last week, Bouffard pointed out that almost all of the students in residence had already left.Those who remained did so out of particular need or circumstance.\u201cSome of them ?gured they had paid for a semester of a meal plan and rent until the normal end of the exam schedule, so we are announcing that we will be refunding them for what they have paid for but will not be get.\u201d According to a memo sent out to students by BU Principal Michael Gold- bloom on Sunday, this refund will apply to all students, regardless of when they left residence, as of March 25.\u201cThe idea is essentially to remove any obstacle for students who were staying.\u201d That said, not all obstacles to leaving are ?nancial.\u201cThere could be an international student where international travel is not possible, or someone whose family is already in isolation, for instance,\u201d the communications director said.\u201cIf your home is quarantined then obviously we don\u2019t want people to go back to those kinds of situations.\u201d In order to ensure the safety of these students in exceptional circumstances, the school has left the door open to what Bouffard referred to as \u201ca small minority\u201d of residents who need to stay.These individuals need to make their case to the Dean of Student Affairs and receive written permission to remain on campus.The letter from the principal notes that even this exception may end if required by the public health authorities.\u201cThe message is, you should be going home\u201d Bouffard said.The Université de Sherbrooke posted a message on its website Friday inviting students currently in residence to return home or ?nd another option.Similar to Bishop\u2019s however, the message does note that no one will be kicked out.Asked for comment on the situation, Champlain College\u2019s Lennoxville Campus Director Nancy Beattie simply said that the matter was under discussion on Monday.\u201cWe are not moving to close at this time,\u201d she said.\u201cLegally students do have leases until mid-May.\u201d CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 The line can produce 160 bottles of 100ml each per run, Wanka said.So far, he has made 1,000 bottles, half of which are already spoken for by American clients.\u201cI have access to that market, but I want to help our local community ?rst,\u201d Wanka said.\u201cMy big dilemma right now is there are places around here that might need this stuff.I want to try as much as possible to keep it local.\u201d Wanka said he and his wife aren\u2019t great with publicity on social media.They started the company mainly as a hobby four years ago, and through word of mouth alone the business has grown ever since.Wanka said he tried to reach out to local municipalities, but has had no real feedback so far.\u201cPresently all sales of this item are being made to the USA and I need help aligning our company with local stores, hospitals, retirement homes etc\u2026\u201d \u201cI have enough stuff to make at least 10,000 more bottles,\u201d he said.After that, the company will run out of spray tops.Wanka has been in touch with suppliers for more tops, but received a \u201cwe\u2019ll get back to you\u201d response, suggesting suppliers are likely slammed with orders at the moment.Wanka is hoping to ?nd a local partner to continue production when he runs out of bottles and tops.\u201cI need to get it to the public,\u201d Wan- ka said, stressing the new product is not a money grab.\u201cIt costs around $4.70 to bottle.I\u2019m selling it for $5,\u201dhe said.\u201cI want to get it to the people who need it at a reasonable price.A lot of people in the area have helped us,\u201d Wanka said, looking to return the favour.Anyone interested in purchasing the disinfectant spray can contact the company by calling 514-502-3133 or emailing robyn@canadacandlesupply.com.Wanka said arrangements can be made for e-transfers for payment and contact free exchanges to maintain social distancing protocols.Local company Page 4 Tuesday, March 24, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record 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.Wokring from home and worried about my ?nances, what do I do?Ask The Money Lady, My employer is closing our of?ce because of the Coronavirus and suggesting we all work from home.I am now starting to really panic about everything and I am worried about not making my payments on my mortgage if my employer decides to lay us off.Is there anything I can do?Bill Dear Bothered Bill! It is not hard to get swept up in the COVID-19 panic these days when you go into any grocery store and see empty shelves.It makes you want to begin ?lling up your grocery cart with things you normally would never have purchased.Information keeps changing by the hour.We are being inundated with more and more closures, not to mention the feelings of trepidation when it comes to our ?nances.The governments today have ensured us that all will be ?ne and that they will make monetary allowances to those that need it most.We have been told that job protection and security is paramount to our government and that they will be supporting all businesses impacted by this pandemic.That being said, what does that mean for the average person who is wondering what to do about their mortgage payment due this month?Here are a couple of things to keep in mind.The Bank of Canada has already cut rates and we predict that they may considering cutting another 50 basis points before the next meeting on April 15.In an effort to mitigate the continued risk that COVID-19 has on our economy, the banks are considering lower lending rates again.There is an implied expectation of an additional rate cut and this may be a great time to consider re?nancing your mortgage or consolidating debt.If you are concerned about your cash?ow, there are a couple of options that you can utilize at your bank to make it easier.All conventional mortgages usually have a \u201cskip-a-payment\u201d option.This allows those mortgages that are in good standing to skip one mortgage payment per calendar year.All the large Tier-One Banks also have embedded cash accounts on their conventional mortgages that clients can access to either skip payments or withdraw funds in times of need.Why not talk to your bank and see if you can get a line of credit, a lower rate on a re-structured loan or mortgage or even an overdraft on your bank account to tie you over until things recover in the coming weeks.This is not to be viewed as a ?nancial weakness or a plan to get into more debt; but rather good ?nancial planning to ensure you are equipped for future uncertainties and ensure the stability of your monthly cash ?ow.I have received so many emails from readers who have told me stories and experiences of true kindness towards neighbours, friends, family and even strangers.I wish you could read them all Bill.It is inspiring to me to see how truly wonderful we all can be to one another.Patience and time will mend this pandemic.Why not use this opportunity of a low rate banking environment to revisit your portfolio \u2013 perhaps change your mortgage or restructure your debt.It could be a good thing! Good Luck and Best Wishes, Money Lady Written by Christine Ibbotson, Author of \u201cHow to Retire Debt Free and Wealthy\u201d Follow on Facebook & Instagram If you have a money question, please email on website at: www.askthemoneyla- dy.ca Christine Ibbotson Blood donor clinic in Coaticook Tuesday By Gordon Lambie Although public gatherings of almost all kinds have been banned, it is still permitted and encouraged to give blood.That in mind, those who are able to should consider dropping by the Elie-Carrier community centre at 464 rue Merrill in Coaticook on the afternoon and evening of Tuesday, March 24.Between the hours of 1:30p.m.and 8 p.m.Héma-Quebec will be running a drop-in blood donor clinic in the community centre.The organization hopes to get at least 125 donors over the course of the day to help support the medical system.The Coaticook clinic is the only one scheduled for the Eastern Townships this week, although more are planned for the weeks to come.Information on the location and timing of those later clinics is still in the process of being sorted out, however, as the closure of most public gathering spaces has resulted in a need for reorganization.Outside of Quebec, Canadian Blood Services says it\u2019s concerned that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a spike in cancellations for blood donation appointments.For more information on the work of Héma-Quebec visit https://www.he- ma-quebec.qc.ca/index.en.html New Sherbrooke waste collection schedule on the way Record Staff The City of Sherbrooke is reminding the public that its new waste collection calendar comes into effect on March 30.As opposed to the practice in past years, this calendar will not automatically be made available in print but must instead be consulted online at Sherbrooke.ca/collectes.Along with the new calendar come some changes to details such as collection days and frequency.The new online service allows an individual to enter their home address to receive information about when waste materials will be collected along with a PDF ?le of their collection calendar for the year that can be printed out or not as desired.Anyone who is unable to access the website themselves or through a friend or relation can call their local borough of?ce to receive a copy by mail.This measure is also available for people 70 or older who have been con?ned to their homes.The Lennoxville borough of?ce can be reached at 819 569-9388 The Brompton\u2013Rock Forest\u2013Saint- Élie\u2013Deauville of?ces can be reached at 819 564-7444 (Rock Forest) or 819 846-2757 (Brompton) The Fleurimont of?ce can be reached at 819 565-9954 The Des Nations of?ces can be reached at 819 822-6060 (Jacques-Cartier) or 819 823-8000, extension 3921 (Mont Bellevue) The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Page 5 Canada refuses to go to Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics in 2020 The Canadian Press Canada won\u2019t participate in the Tokyo Olympics or Paralympics _ at least this summer.The Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee issued joint statements on Sunday sayiang that they refuse to send their teams to Tokyo unless their respective Games are pushed back a year.The Tokyo Olympics are currently scheduled to start July 24 and the Paralympics are slated to follow on Aug.25.\u201cWhile we recognize the inherent complexities around a postponement, nothing is more important than the health and safety of our athletes and the world community,\u2019\u2019 reads the COC\u2019s statement.\u201cThis is not solely about athlete health _ it is about public health.With COVID-19 and the associated risks, it is not safe for our athletes, and the health and safety of their families and the broader Canadian community for athletes to continue training towards these Games.\u2019\u2019 The COC and CPC\u2019s statements come amid a chorus of criticism aimed at the International Olympic Committee\u2019s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.IOC president Thomas Bach said earlier Sunday that they\u2019d set a deadline of four weeks to determine the fate of the Games, and that the global organization is considering options including postponement.Cancelling the Games entirely, Bach said, is not being considered.It was the ?rst time since the COVID-19 pandemic began that the IOC had admitted that it would consider other options.Messages of hope for healthcare professionals By Gordon Lambie Putting rainbows in windows is not the only way that people are taking it upon themselves to spread messages of hope.On Sunday, Sherbrooke resident Ian Verheyden put out a call on Facebook for people to pour a little of their anxious, cooped-up energy into making messages to encourage local healthcare professionals.\u201cSo, true story: My neighbour is the lead doctor on the CHUS\u2019s team of 160 people currently working 100 hour weeks, trying to contain the current situation,\u201d he wrote.\u201cHer husband came to see me because somebody left a note on her windshield saying \u201cWay to go Genviève, laches pas!\u201d.Pretty simple.Her husband told me that she broke down crying, it meant so much to her.She told him that it was really what she and her team needs at this moment.\u201d Verheyden told The Record that the story inspired him to want to do more.\u201cIf you\u2019ve got kids at home like me and are looking for some way to help out in all this, maybe put a little of your energy into a little art project, something to encourage all the healthcare workers at the CHUS, and drop it off at my place,\u201d he said, noting that he plans to leave all of the messages received in isolation in his shed for a couple of days to help make sure that there is no contamination.\u201cThen I\u2019ll give them to my hero of a neighbour to bring to her team.\u201d Verheyden said that anyone looking to participate is welcome to drop their messages off at 635 Rue de Quebec in Sherbrooke.In light of the fact that some people have been reluctant to deliver physical messages, he said that he is also considering a digital version of the project although how that comes together remains to be seen.COURTESY CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 library outside the church.Using small refrigerators and a glass-fronted cabinet, the pair set up a space where canned goods but also items like milk, fruit and vegetables, and bread can be left for the good of others.\u201cPeople in isolation can\u2019t go to the stores, but an outdoor food bank is the ideal thing for them,\u201d he said.Although the give-and-take system of the current arrangement now has its own momentum, Young credited the generosity of local Marché Tradition owner Guy Patry for the excess of donations that made the project feasible in the ?rst place.\u201cHe goes crazy at Christmas time,\u201d Young said, sharing that the donations are drawn from bags of donated goods that can be bought for $10 during the holiday season and sometimes for $5 during special sales.\u201cWe get all kinds of food left over.\u201d Police now stepping in on social distancing By Gordon Lambie As the efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 have inten- si?ed across the country, the role of police in enforcing social distancing measures has become more pronounced.While on Sunday Premier Francois Legault said that the primary role of law enforcement is to inform the population of the measures in place, police in Montreal and Quebec City as well as the Surete du Quebec have reportedly been called upon to intervene in gatherings.On Monday Sherbrooke Police Chief Dany McConnell was quoted in several local media as stating that ?nes of between $1,000 and $6,000 could be leveled against anyone who does not comply with the government bans on public assembly.Isabelle Gendron of the SPS con?rmed this information to The Record, although she stated that at this point the focus is on making people aware of the government directives and their importance.Gendron also said that as the city moves up its emergency measures scale, the police response will intensify.\u201cWe are not there yet,\u201d she said.Is this extension to file helpful?At first glance it might seem so, but after looking it over we have come to the conclusion that it is preferable to file as soon as possible for the following reasons.\u2022 The following payments are adjusted July 1st based on tax returns sent by April 30th.Delays in filing a tax return often suspend these payments.It will be interesting to see how the different government departments will cope with the delayed filing.\u2022 Canada Child Credit & Quebec Family Allowance \u2022 GST Rebate& Solidarity Tax Credit \u2022 Federal Old Age Supplement \u2022 More importantly, presently there is a two week recommendation to keep social distances and to stay at home.Current developments make it doubtful that this recommendation will terminate soon.These recommendations could become even more severe or could be supported by enforceable laws How does this affect our income tax preparation service?\u2022 Our office at 1103 Main St, Ayers Cliff is operating normally and will be opened until May 15th \u2022 After that date, tax services will be available at 2424 ch Benoit, Ste.Catherine de Hatley \u2022 An extra person has been hired to ensure rapid processing of your tax returns \u2022 An infection control nurse is following us on safety procedures for the office \u2022 If you prefer to stay your home several options are possible \u2022 You can mail your slips, receipts etc., to PO Box 1442, Ayers Cliff, QC JOB 1CO \u2022 You can fax the information to 1-888-826-4650 \u2022 You can scan or photograph the slips and email them to benoit.associes1@gmail.com \u2022 If you are unable to leave your home, pick up and delivery of your papers can be arranged \u2022 You have until August 31st to pay amounts due to the governments Norman Benoit & Associates Tax Services The latest news Revenue Canada and Revenue Quebec have announced extensions to June 1st to file your income tax reports to cope with the coronavirus pandemic.We have been doing income tax returns for 47 years and have never lived such a situation and uncertainty about what\u2019s next.Doing your taxes with out delay reduces further possible problems.You can call us - Norman, Elaine, or Caroline at 819-838-4243 for more information about personal, business, estate, corporate, and US taxes.Food bank Page 6 Tuesday, March 24, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record EDITORIAL Refrain from sharing utensils, food and drinks.Stay at home as much as you can and if you do have to leave, stay in a separate room in your home away from the older adults and keep a separate bathroom.6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 FAX: 819-821-3179 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com WEBSITE: www.sherbrookerecord.com SHARON MCCULLY PUBLISHER (819) 569-9511 MATTHEW MCCULLY MANAGING EDITOR (819) 569-6345 GORDON LAMBIE ASSOCIATE EDITOR (819) 569-6345 SERGE GAGNON CHIEF PRESSMAN 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CNA, QCNA RECORD THE Letters 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.Social distancing: 6 ways to help older adults change their routines By Victoria Atabakhsh Doctorate student in Aging, Health and Well-Being/RLS, University of Waterloo In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we\u2019re all attempting to adapt to new routines and schedules as we adjust to our new social-distanc- ing lifestyle.Although we\u2019re all vulnerable to the coronavirus, we must not forget the population that\u2019s most at risk \u2014 older adults, 65 and up.Although almost all long-term and retirement facilities have been closed for visitation to non-health-care workers, there are still many older adults living in our communities \u2014 alone or with family members.Already a group vulnerable to both COVID-19 and social isolation, social distancing can therefore be challenging for older adults because they have fewer chances to interact with other people, leave their homes and go to public places.Some older adults are resisting changes to their routines and adapting to the new COVID-19 lifestyle, leaving their adult children frustrated and fearful.With the heightened stress of being asked to stay home and refrain from seeing others, older adults may defy the advice and prefer to stick to what they know (going to the gym, seeing their friends, for example), in order cope with changes that may feel overwhelming to them.This spurs strong emotions, fear, anxiety and potential con?icts with the younger population.Easing social distancing Having worked in various long-term care units and currently a doctorate student in aging, health and well-be- ing, my attention is always drawn to the needs of older adults, especially amid this global pandemic.Here are a few things you can do to make this transition of social distancing easier for yourself and the older adults in your life: Limit the non-essentials: Encourage the older adults in your life to cancel any appointments and outings that ar- en\u2019t essential.If it is essential, contact a health-care provider and ask for the best course of action for the older adult to stay as safe as possible.Intergenerational cohabitation: If you\u2019re engaged in an informal care partnership (meaning you are an informal caregiver to an older adult) and are living in an intergenerational household (multiple generations under the same roof), you as a family can implement minor yet effective changes during this time.Refrain from sharing utensils, food and drinks.Stay at home as much as you can and if you do have to leave, stay in a separate room in your home away from the older adults and keep a separate bathroom.It\u2019s critical to recognize every generation\u2019s needs in the house so now is the time to exercise empathy, patience and unity.Communicate: It\u2019s best to distance yourself from older adults at this stage in the pandemic; however, you can still keep them in the loop.Let them know what is going on by keeping them up to date with daily news.Since it\u2019s best to keep a physical distance, now is the greatest time to have conversations via phone calls, video chats and e-mail.Talk about the small stuff \u2014 from how good your coffee was this morning, what book you are reading and how cute the dog looks when he sleeps.Every little bit is worth the conversation.Offer help: If you live with any older adults or know any in your life, from a family member to a neighbour, ask how you can help them.Ask if they need a medication re?ll, see how they are doing with toilet paper, if they have enough food, and let them know that you are in their corner and they are not alone.Remember to respect older adults\u2019 autonomy and self-rule, so always ask before you assume.Well-being: Remind older adults to constantly wash their hands.If you can, encourage the older adults in your life to engage in at-home stretches, open the blinds to let natural sunlight in, watch funny movies, read books and to do things that are fun for them in the comfort of their own home.Talk about the future: When the world is in a state of panic, we need to remember that remaining hopeful helps ease new transitions.In your phone calls or video chats, talk about plans for the future with any older adult in your life.Talk to your grandmother about how much you love her chicken pot pie and how excited you\u2019ll be to have it again.Talk to your older neighbour about your excitement for the warmer weather, and how these video calls make it easier to avoid the chilly weather! We all need hope in times like these, so remember to pass it on to the older adults in your life.Don\u2019t be too negative Although a vulnerable population, it is important to remember that older adults still have autonomy and it is essential to respect that.As much as it is critical for older adults to practise social-distancing, try not to scare older adults into staying home by emphasizing how dangerous COVID-19 is.Simply communicate effectively and calmly.This is a stressful time, so more than ever, we must practise peaceful unity.Subscribe today - print or online 819-569-9528 \u2022 wwww.sherbrookerecord.com The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Page 7 Word Search WORDS: ACCENT AERIAL ALIGNMENT ATTENTION BACKWARDS BAND BASS BATON BATTERY BLOCK BUGLE CADENCE CARRIAGE COLOR GUARD COMMAND CORPS COVER CYMBALS DIAGONALS DOUBLE TIME DRESS DRUM EASE EXECUTION FIELD SHOW FILES FLANK ICTUS MARCHING RANKS REST SNARE STEP TEMPO TENOR TWIRL Page 8 Tuesday, March 24, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Death Death BIRTH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 40¢ per word.Minimum charge $10.00 ($11.50 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions or more: 15% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: 11 a.m., day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $16.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $36.00 ($41.40 taxes included) Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.Can be e-mailed to: classad@sherbrookerecord.com - They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday\u2019s paper, email production@sherbrookerecord.com or call 819-569-4856 between 1 p.m.and 5 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday\u2019s edition, email production@sherbrookerecord.com, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to con?rm transmission) between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called.Rates: Please call for costs.RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES PAULETTE, Robert Edwin March 30, 1930 \u2013 Sherbrooke, Quebec March 21, 2020 \u2013 Calgary, Alberta It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr.Robert Paulette, beloved husband of, Jane Ann Poole (nee Campbell) of Calgary, AB.He passed away after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, March 21, 2020 in his 90th year.Dr.Bob\u2019s faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour was ?rm to the end.(Prov.3: 5-6; 2 Tim.4:7-8).Dr.Bob was a graduate of McGill University\u2019s Faculty of Medicine.Following postgraduate surgical training in New York, and Missouri, he returned to his native Eastern Townships where he became a much-loved and respected surgeon at the Sherbrooke Hospital.A pillar of the Christian community, he was deeply involved with Grace Chapel, Sherbrooke, and Frontier Lodge Christian Youth Camp.In 2007, he married Ann Poole and moved to Calgary, AB where he lived for the remainder of his life.Proximity to the Rocky Mountains allowed him to continue his love for photography.Despite living in Calgary where he gained ?rst-hand knowledge of hockey\u2019s \u2018battle of Alberta\u2019, he remained a passionate Hab\u2019s fan.He is survived by his wife, Ann (Poole); his children, Wendy (Richard), Woody (Diane), Laurie (Marty) and Jane; his grandchildren, James, Eric, Elly, Edward, Josh, Cameron, and Maggie; his step-children, Peter, Jane, Judi (Phil), Doug (Roselle), and Alex (Hildur); and his step-grandsons, Sam, Will, Norman and Leif.Also left to mourn are numerous nieces and nephews and a wide circle of friends throughout Canada and the United States.Bob was predeceased by his wife Madge and his siblings Nelson, Uldene, and Doug.A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Robert\u2019s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.If friends so desire, donations can be made in Dr.Robert Paulette\u2019s name to Frontier Lodge Christian Youth Camp, Frontier Lodge c/o C.Hortop, 2100 chemin Lehoux, RR3 Coaticook, QC, J1A 2S2, 1(819)844-2277, https://frontierlodge.org/support/#Give.A fund will be established to enable children in ?nancial need to attend camp.In living memory of Robert Paulette, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB, T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-243-8200.ASK THE DOCTORS By Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D.Dear Doctor: Why do you have to wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds?Are they not getting clean if you\u2019ve only got cold water?And why is 20 seconds the magic number?What about hand sanitizers?Dear Reader: Handwashing is in the news right now due to the coverage of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, as well as our ongoing ?u season.It\u2019s an important topic because, although the exact means of transmission of the new coronavirus isn\u2019t clear yet, we do know how in?uenza spreads, and COVID-19 is likely to be similar.In addition to inhaling aerosolized droplets from an infected person\u2019s cough or sneeze, in?uenza spreads through contact with surfaces that have been contaminated by the virus.This can be direct contact, such as when you shake hands with someone infected with the virus, or indirect contact via a contaminated surface or object.If you come into direct contact with the virus and then touch your own mucous membranes, you risk infecting yourself.This includes rubbing your eyes, nose or mouth; biting your nails; eating with your hands; dabbing on makeup; or just resting your chin in your hands.All of this leads to two bits of important advice - don\u2019t touch your face, and do wash your hands.The ?rst relies on awareness, while the latter is all about technique.Start by wetting your hands with clean, running water.The temperature of the water doesn\u2019t play a role in ef?cacy; it\u2019s just that warm water is more comfortable to use.If cold water is the only option, that\u2019s ?ne.What matters most is that you work up a lather with soap - any kind of soap will do - and carefully clean all of the surfaces of your hands.Be sure to wash the palms and backs of the hands, the ?ngers, the knuckles, the webs between the ?ngers and the areas around and beneath the nails.Doing this carefully and thoroughly, with gentle pressure to create friction, takes in the neighborhood of 20 seconds.Then rinse well and dry thoroughly.Frequent handwashing can dry out the delicate skin on your hands, so carrying a travel-size moisturizer can be a good idea.As for hand sanitizers, studies have shown that although they can be helpful, washing with soap and water is the most effective at removing a variety of pathogens.Hand sanitizers may not be as effective when used on hands that are dirty or greasy.When using a hand sanitizer, it\u2019s important to choose one that is alcohol-based, at a concentration of no less than 60%.The product label will state the concentration of alcohol.Don\u2019t skimp.Always use the amount of sanitizer that the label recommends.Then spread the liquid over all of the surfaces of your hands and rub gently until they are dry.Hands clean?You\u2019re not quite done yet.There\u2019s another object that that makes frequent contact with your hands and face - your phone.Check manufacturer directions, and add cleaning your phone to your daily routine.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.Keeping your hands clean best way to stay healthy TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020 Today is the 84th day of 2020 and the sixth day of spring.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1882, Robert Koch announced the discovery of the tuberculosis bacterium.In 1958, Elvis Presley reported to the Memphis Draft Board and began service in the U.S.Army.In 1989, the Exxon Valdez ran aground in Prince William Sound, spilling millions of gallons of oil off the coast of Alaska.In 1999, the NATO alliance began air strikes against Yugoslavia.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Andrew W.Mellon (1855-1937), ?nancier; Harry Houdini (1874-1926), magician; Roscoe \u201cFatty\u201d Arbuckle (1887-1933), comedian/director; Thomas Dewey (1902-1971), politician; Joseph Barbera (1911-2006), animator; Steve McQueen (1930-1980), actor; R.Lee Ermey (1944-2018), actor; Tommy Hil?ger (1951- ), fashion designer; Star Jones (1962- ), TV personality; Tig Notaro (1971- ), comedian; Jim Parsons (1973- ), actor; Alyson Hannigan (1974- ), actress; Peyton Manning (1976- ), football player; Jessica Chastain (1977- ), actress; Lake Bell (1979- ), actress.TODAY\u2019S FACT: The Exxon Valdez was repaired and returned to service following its 1989 oil spill.It continued in operation under different names and ownership before being beached for scrap in India in August 2012.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1936, the Detroit Red Wings won the longest game in NHL history, scoring in the sixth overtime period of a playoff game to beat the Montreal Maroons 1-0.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cPressure is something you feel when you don\u2019t know what the hell you\u2019re doing.\u201d - Peyton Manning TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 19 - minutes of footage broadcast to normal American televisions on this date in 1965 by the Ranger 9 lunar probe before its intentional impact with the moon\u2019s surface.TODAY\u2019S MOON: New moon (March Datebook The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Page 9 Your Birthday TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020 Settle down and give yourself a chance to put a strategy in place.Try to shed what is no longer working and replace it with something better.Make this a year of transition.Slow down and take the time to do things properly.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Keep your emotions under control and your thoughts practical.Overreacting will hold you back.If you look for the positive, you\u2019ll discover the best way to move forward.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Don\u2019t give in to a bully or to emotional manipulation.If you have reservations about someone, back away and take care of matters on your own.It\u2019s better to be safe than sorry.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Spend time with people you can learn from, not with those who continually want something from you.A self- improvement project will get good results.A spa day will ease stress.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Too much or too little will be problematic.Don\u2019t put yourself in ?nancial jeopardy.Don\u2019t spend more than you can afford and don\u2019t feel compelled to impress someone.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - A physical challenge will keep you on your toes.Don\u2019t take an unnecessary risk.Associate with people who inspire and encourage you.Share your plans with someone you want to work alongside.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - Channel your energy into nurturing meaningful relationships.Home improvements that ?t your lifestyle will add to your convenience and give you more time to share with a loved one.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Take a look at what you\u2019ve accomplished and what\u2019s still on your to-do list.Align yourself with people who can provide what you lack and be part of an unbeatable team.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - Make adjustments that will result in a better life.If you take action ?rst, everyone who counts will follow.Set the standard and live up to your promises.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Do what works best for you.Don\u2019t let anyone disrupt your plans or life.Remain focused and intent on reaching your goal.Know your worth, and don\u2019t settle for less.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Take what\u2019s said at face value.Verify any information you receive before you pass it along or make a change based on what you are led to believe.Romance is featured.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Pay it forward.Offer assistance and understanding to someone in need.A new relationship will develop that has the potential to lead to a serious commitment.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - If you listen and observe, you\u2019ll pick up on a vibe someone is sending you.You\u2019ll be attracted to someone very different from yourself.Romance is in the stars.TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020 How to split up language and cards By Phillip Alder At a dinner in New York, Mark Twain said, \u201cA verb has a hard time enough of it in this world when it\u2019s all together.It\u2019s downright inhuman to split it up.\u201d To what was he referring?Probably, like me, you thought it was the split in?nitive.Some writers are happy to boldly split the in?nitive, where others refuse to go.But actually Twain was talking about German.He claimed that one part of the verb is put down here, one part over yonder, and German is just shoveled in between! On today\u2019s deal, North-South bid to six clubs.After West led the heart queen, declarer won with dummy\u2019s king and played a club to his ace.When West discarded a heart, South thought, \u201cNein, we did not miss sieben Treff.\u201d How did declarer continue?South cashed the spade king and diamond ace, ruffed a diamond on the board and took the spade ace, discarding a diamond from his hand.Now came the spade queen, which East ruffed with the club seven.Declarer overruffed with the nine, cashed the heart ace and ruffed a heart on the board.East ruffed the next top spade with the club eight, and South overruffed with the queen.South trumped a diamond with dummy\u2019s club king, his 11th trick.East was left with the club jack- four; South had the diamond jack and club six.The lead of a spade from the dummy allowed declarer to score his club six with a coup en passant.\u201cYou managed to nicely play the cards,\u201d complimented North. Page 10 Tuesday, March 24, 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 Tuesday, March 24, 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- 837-2680.425 Business Opportunities 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 LENNOXVILLE CANCELLED.The HCC Senior Luncheon scheduled for Thursday, March 26 at Hope Community Church, 102 Queen St., Lennoxville has been cancelled.A ripple effect of smiles Dear Annie TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020 Dear Annie: I\u2019m an older gent who has been doing weight training for years.I was walking down the beach one day, wearing my swimsuit, and a young lady approached on a bicycle from the opposite direction.She pointed toward me, and I turned to look at the water thinking the dolphins that had been swimming close to shore were back.She said, \u201cNo, you!\u201d Wow.I was blown away.That unsolicited compliment made me feel great the entire day.But it also rang a bell.Since then, I\u2019ve started the practice of making appreciative comments, even to strangers, when they\u2019re deserved.\u201cThat\u2019s a really good color for you,\u201d or \u201cGood form on that bicep curl\u201d - that sort of thing.The key is that the comment has to be legit.People know when they\u2019re being patronized.And guess what.It doesn\u2019t cost a dime and makes both parties feel better.- Doesn\u2019t Cost a Dime Dear Doesn\u2019t Cost a Dime: It is interesting that right before you had this beautiful realization of kindness, you saw dolphins.Dolphins structure their lives around a social group, called a \u201cpod.\u201d They are said to communicate with the others in their pod by making sounds such as clicks and squeaks.You took this wave of kindness to heart and applied it to your life.It just goes to show that when we lead with kindness and see the good in others, others see the good in themselves and want to share it, and so on and so on.What a beautiful realization and ripple effect.And, yes, the comments have to be genuine.One of my favorite expressions is \u201cOne smile will get you two.\u201d I hope your letter encourages people to be kinder to one another, themselves and the animals that inhabit this beautiful Earth.Dear Annie: As the mother of three sons, I taught them that the thing that separates men from animals is the ability to write thank-you cards.I now have two grandchildren, and when they can write, I will expect to receive thank- you cards from them.If not, then the phone call I will make will be to my sons to remind them of what they were taught.Writing in appreciation for what has been done for you is an additional gift to you, not the giver.Children are then taught to be thankful and not feel entitled.Grandparents should recognize that we are doing our grandchildren a favor when we support them in doing what is right just because it is right.- Indiana Mom and Grandmother Dear Indiana Mom and Grandmother: Congratulations on giving your sons, and now your grandchildren, the gift of gratitude.Showing appreciation does make both parties feel good.They can\u2019t help but feel more joy.As author and philanthropist Lynne Twist shared with Oprah Winfrey, \u201cWhat you appreciate appreciates\u201d - one of my favorite quotes.\u201cAsk Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie\u201d is out now! Annie Lane\u2019s debut book - featuring favorite columns on love, friendship, family and etiquette - is available as a paperback and e-book.Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more information.Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com.M A N U F A C T U R - Unique and exclusive opportunity, Automatic vending machine routes, Ex- Customers provided by company.Investment required, funding available.100% turnkey business project.Toll-Free 1-877-358-3023.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 Learning happens in everything we do.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca People trust what they read in the newspaper, even the ads.It\u2019s true.Trust us.NEWSPAPERS.THE MOST TRUSTED MEDIUM.LOGO Email your classified ad to us! 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