The record, 19 juin 2020, Cahier 1

[" 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 Lacrosse joins football as latest cancelled fall university sports Sports - Page 7 Sherbrooke farmer\u2019s market to open this weekend Page 5 $1.50 + taxes PM#0040007682 Friday, June 19, 2020 Local pools opening in COVID-19 mode Seniors minister reveals details for new long term care and alternative home Record Staff Quebec\u2019s Minister Responsible for Seniors Marguerite Blais announced plans to develop a seniors\u2019 and alternative housing facility near the CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie - CHUS in Sherbrooke.The facility, which will built on An- dré-Breton Street, is going to feature 120 spaces for the Eastern Townships population.There will be 84 spaces for seniors and 36 spaces for adults with special needs.There will also be a total of ten air-conditioned units with 12 places each, as well as individual rooms with toilets and showers adapted for each resident.The goal, according to Blais, is to recreate the perfect home environment.\u201cThis construction of an alternative seniors\u2019 home in Sherbrooke demonstrates our action in this area,\u201d she said in a press release.\u201cThis new quality standard will improve the daily lives of residents, their families and staff.\u201d 819 569-9381-82 | 106 Queen Street, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville) We accept on delivery BUSINESS HOURS: Sun.to Wed.11 a.m.to 9 p.m.Thurs.to Sat.11 a.m.to 10 p.m.We deliver in Lennoxville - Waterville - Huntingville - Sherbrooke - Fleurimont - North Hatley - Johnville - Martinville and Compton Serving you since 1973 PIZZA ASSORTED SANDWICHES SUBMARINES SALADS FISH BAR-B-Q CHICKEN STEAK SPAGHETTI SOUVLAKI / PITA OUR MENU INCLUDES WE\u2019RE OPEN! Thank you for supporting us during the COVID-19 crisis.Take out and Delivery only! Opening new doors Maxim Messier Residential \u2022 Real estate broker Terri Goodsell Residential \u2022 Real Estate Broker www.dstvincent.com Cell.: 819.446.7171 maxim.messier@remax-quebec.com Cell.: 819.574.1952 tgoodsell@remax-quebec.com Cell.: 819.574.9070 Bur.: 819.822.2222 Agence immobilière Franchisé indépendant et autonome de RE/MAX Québec MATTHEW MCCULLY While Sherbrooke pools are slated to open this Saturday, Lennoxville\u2019s Centennial pool, which underwent major renovations since last season, is not quite ready.It is ?lling with water, but some areas around the pool are still under construction.Record Staff Sherbrooke\u2019s pools will open on Saturday, June 20, starting at 10:30 a.m.or 12:30 p.m., depending on the location.Opening hours on the ?rst day of activity will be extended exceptionally due to the expected heat wave.The water games are already open and accessible.Throughout the week, lifeguards received their annual training in preparation for the beginning of the season.In Sherbrooke, all outdoor pools will be open, with the exception of the Centennial pool (in Lennoxville) where work is underway.Several changes will be made to ensure the safety of swimmers.Among them, swimming time will be limited WEEKEND EDITION CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 Page 2 Friday, June 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 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: MAINLY SUNNY HEAT WARNING HIGH 32 LOW 17 SATURDAY: SUNNY HIGH 32 LOW 16 SUNDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH 30 LOW 17 MONDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH 29 LOW 19 TUESDAY: 60 PER CENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH 29 LOW 19 Lennoxville Library Good Reads Reviewed by Melanie Cutting Memoirs are not everyone\u2019s cup of tea.Sometimes they are simply self-indulgent, and they are frequently not terribly well- written.Educated, written in 2018 by Tara Westover, is not a perfect piece of literature, but it merits reading, and indeed has already been read by millions of people around the world.Westover\u2019s story, focused on her upbringing in a close-knit, survivalist Mormon family in Idaho in the 90s and early 2000s, is fascinating, to say the least, and Westover acquits herself very well in writing: \u201cI\u2019m standing on the red railway car that sits abandoned next to the barn.The wind soars, whipping my hair across my face and pushing a chill down the open neck of my shirt.The gales are strong this close to the mountain, as if the peak itself is exhaling\u2026Behind me a gentle hill slopes upward and stitches itself to the mountain base.If I look up, I can see the dark of the Indian Princess.The hill is paved with wild wheat.If the conifers and sagebrush are soloists, the wheat ?eld is a corps de ballet, each stem following all the rest in bursts of movement, a million ballerinas bending, one after the other, as great gales dent their golden heads.The shape of that dent lasts only a moment, and is as close as anyone gets to seeing the wind.\u201d Not too shabby for someone who set foot in a classroom for the ?rst time at age 17! The story is an astonishing one of family loyalty, abuse, survival against all odds, and the author\u2019s rather miraculous escape from a past that seems altogether too miserable to be true.The youngest of 7 children, Tara and her siblings are raised in the backwoods of Idaho by their father \u201cGene\u201d, a junkyard owner, and mother \u201cFaye\u201d, a holistic healer and midwife.(Westover employs pseudonyms for all friends and family members.) The children are born at home, and have no school records, and virtually no medical records.To say they live \u201coff the grid\u201d is an understatement.Although there are some immediate family nearby, they are nearly always at odds with Tara\u2019s father, who communicates directly with the Lord.\u201cMy father was not a tall man but he was able to command a room.He had a presence about him, the solemnity of an oracle.His hands were thick and leathery\u2014the hands of a man who\u2019d been hard at work all his life\u2014 and they grasped the Bible ?rmly.\u201d The family is fully prepared to get through the upcoming Days of Abomination.(Westover is careful to note that she is not criticizing Mormonism per se, but rather her family\u2019s interpretation of it.) Westover endures both psychological and physical abuse, both from her father and from one of her brothers who is eventually diagnosed with a severe mental illness and brain damage.There are several close calls at the scrap yard as a result of her father\u2019s belief that what doesn\u2019t kill you will make you stronger; he refuses to assist when she is injured, and actively puts her in harm\u2019s way.Westover\u2019s mother, although a strong, self-suf?cient individual, is of little help when it comes to protecting her children, and readily acquiesces to her husband\u2019s version of how life should be lived.The family members are in a number of serious and totally avoidable car accidents\u2014which surprisingly do not result in fatalities\u2014but their reckless behaviour doesn\u2019t change.One may wonder about the origins of this disfunctionality, but one of the book\u2019s weaknesses is the lack of information regarding how Westover\u2019s father ended up as a survivalist, since his own parents regard him as an extremist, unbalanced to say the least, and have done nothing to encourage his bizarre behaviour.The discovery that Tara has a beautiful singing voice leads to an opening to the outside world for her, since \u201cGene\u201d believes that her talent is God-given and should be shared.She receives permission to get involved in community theatre, and ultimately by Tara is admitted to Brigham Young University on the strength of falsi?ed school records, and despite her father\u2019s contention that higher education may lead to government brain-washing.Tara\u2019s natural curiosity and intelligence allow her to make up for the many gaps in her education, and she is helped immeasurably by one of her brothers and several university teachers who recognize her innate abilities.Frequent trips home from Utah to Idaho reinforce the growing dichotomy in her life: she loves her family, but recognizes that their beliefs and lifestyle are increasingly at odds with her own.She is on her way to becoming \u201cworldly\u201d, and is torn between her need to grow socially and intellectually, and the deep attachment she feels towards her family, including her increasingly deranged father.It is a testament to Westover\u2019s determination that she eventually makes the decision that renders her a pariah at home.Although the book is a bit thin on details of the author\u2019s family history and on some of her own maturation issues, it is a powerful, compelling read.Tara Westover, now 33, is an American memoirist, essayist and historian.Educated debuted at #1 on The New York Times bestseller list and was a ?nalist for a number of national awards, including the LA Times Book Prize, PEN America\u2019s Jean Stein Book Award, and two awards from the National Book Critics Circle Award.It received the Goodreads Choice Awards, Best Memoir & Autobiography, and the Audie Award for Autobiography.This book is available at the Bibliothèque Lennoxville Library.Educated by Tara Westover The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, June 19, 2020 Page 3 Local News \u201cThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children\u2019s mental health is a concern,\u201d commented Dr.Malboeuf-Hurtubise Jesse Bryant Sales Manager Let our readers know about your products & services Tel.: 450-242-1188 Fax: 450-243-5155 email: jbryant@sherbrookerecord.com Local pools CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 as well as the number of people admitted in order to increase accessibility to the infrastructures.New rules The capacity of public swimming pools has been reduced to accommodate social distancing.Swimming time will be a maximum of 45 minutes.Afterwards, the premises will be disinfected for roughly 15 minutes before the next group enters.All users must use the same entrance to the pool, where they will answer questions from a receptionist and wash their hands.Changing rooms will not be accessible.Users must therefore plan to wear their bathing suit under their clothes.The service buildings will be available for toilets and sinks only.The facilities will be cleaned every four hours.In order to respect hygiene requirements, there will be no lending of equipment such as boards, games or noodles, but lifejackets will still be available.Citizens are invited to bring a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water in case there is a line at the entrance of the pool.The Claire-Fontaine pool in Victoria Park will be dedicated to long swim lanes only.Since a physical distance is more dif?cult to maintain in a group, no swimming lessons will be given during the summer period.Beaches The Government of Quebec has allowed the opening of public beaches as of June 22.The City of Sherbrooke has con?rmed the opening of Lucien-Blanchard and Deauville beaches as of Monday, June 22 at 11 a.m.For public beaches, as with municipal pools, certain rules will have to be respected to access them.The population is invited to visit sherbrooke.ca/ piscines to ?nd out all the details surrounding the opening of public pools and the rules that will apply in 2020.For the list of pools and their opening hours, visit the interactive map at sherbrooke.ca.Bishop\u2019s part of a research team studying mental health effects of COVID-19 and children Record Staff Dr.Catherine Malboeuf-Hur- tubise, of Bishop\u2019s University\u2019s Psychology department, is joining forces with Dr.Chantal Camden, from the l\u2019Université de Sherbrooke\u2019s Medicine and Health Sciences department to establish a scienti?c basis aiming to guide mental health interventions to support children in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.Dr.Camden and Dr.Malboeuf-Hur- tubise were awarded funds by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research\u2019s (CIHR) COVID-19 Mental Health Initiative to consolidate and synthesize the evidence base on which public mental health responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and the identi?cation of relevant interventions will be made.There are currently knowledge gaps that the two childhood specialists will attempt to ?ll by synthesizing the available literature on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children\u2019s mental health.Dr.Camden and Dr.Malboeuf-Hur- tubise will lead a multidisciplinary and multi- institution team in which McGill University, Université de Montréal, and Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières will also take part.The research will focus on the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of children between ?ve and 12 years old, with particular attention to children living with a handicap or chronic disease, in order to identify the best intervention strategies for them.Preliminary information suggests those children are more at risk of suffering from the lack of social interactions and disruption to daily routines that have emerged because of con?nement measures in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.They are therefore more likely to suffer from anxiety or other mental health conditions.\u201cThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children\u2019s mental health is a concern,\u201d commented Dr.Mal- boeuf-Hurtubise in a press release, pointing out the importance of documenting the impact of COVID-19 on children\u2019s mental health.\u201cThis knowledge will then allow us to formulate science-based speci?c recommendations to diminish negative consequences of the current crisis on the mental health of our youth,\u201d the doctor stated.CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 She wants to promote more human contact and an active lifestyle.The facility will also follow strict infection prevention and control measures in the event of an outbreak.Blais believes this will be enticing to prospective health care workers.The press release also states that the Quebec government will be accelerating its Plan québécois des infrastructures 2020-2030 in order to build these new seniors\u2019 and alternative housing facilities.The project is part of a major transformation to long-term care facilities in Quebec.The government expects to dish out roughly $2.6 billion for the construction of these new homes across the province.Additionally, residential and long- term care facilities will be renovated or rebuilt over the next few years in order to accommodate an extra 2,500 residents.According to the plan outlined by the provincial government, the development of new homes and alternative housing will open another 2,600 new spots on top of that.Long term care Memphremagog MRC launches second call for projects to support cultural initiatives Record Staff The Memphremagog MRC is inviting the cultural stakeholders on its territory to submit funding applications for its ?nancial support program for cultural initiatives in the MRC.The Program is offered under the Cultural Development Agreement with the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec.Its main objective is to stimulate cultural development at the local, regional or community level.Through the program, the MRC hopes to strengthen the dialogue between the cultural and municipal communities.By putting forward this second call for projects for the year 2020, the MRC also wants to offer ?- nancial support to artists and cultural organizations in the context of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.\u201cArtists and organizations in the region are currently working on very interesting cultural projects aimed at easing the daily lives of the population affected by the pandemic,\u201d explained Michèle Turcotte, Chair of the Mem- phremagog MRC\u2019s Cultural Committee and Mayor of Saint-Étienne-de-Bolton.\u201cThese initiatives, which are often very creative, deserve to be encouraged, so the MRC has decided to be ?exible and adapt to the situation by offering ?- nancial support.» The Financial Support Program for Cultural Initiatives of the Memphrem- agog MRC has an envelope of $30,000 for this second call for projects.There are two deadlines for submitting projects: July 24, 2020, to encourage funding for initiatives that will take place over the summer, and September 18, 2020, for projects that will take place over the next few months.Cultural organizations, artists, social economy businesses with a cultural or heritage vocation and municipalities are invited to submit their applications before the deadlines.All information concerning the call for projects as well as the application form, is available on the MRC\u2019s website (www.mrcmemphremagog.com/culture).Applications for funding must be sent by e-mail to Marie-Christine Per- ron-Marier, territorial development of?cer at the MRC, at mc.perron@mrc- memphremagog.com.She is also available to answer any questions you may have while preparing your application. Page 4 Friday, June 19, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record One column, four voices Open to the Spirit Today\u2019s word: Fear By Revs Mead Baldwin, Rabbi Boris Dolin Lee Ann Hogle, and Rev.Carole Martignacco 1) My dad used to say, when counseling my siblings and I about making life choices and staying out of trouble, \u201cA little bit of fear can be a very good thing!\u201d There are some things about which we should be fearful, enough to avoid taking unhealthy risks.The tingling that goes up the spine,signaling danger, warning us to be careful - should always be addressed.Only when we discern that the threat is not real should we proceed.Except, there have been times when the threat was real and I decided to proceed anyway.The risk of not facing it represented a larger loss.Childbirth was one of those things.Pushing through the fear gave way to unimaginable joy.Speaking up for justice, being the one to call out oppression, even when your livelihood (substitute a friendship, a social network, special honours or ?ll in the blank) may be at stake, may not feel good in the moment.May even be terrifying.But the greater fear for me has always been, to become the person whom fear can silence.What do we do in the face of fear?I\u2019m not sure that the opposite of fear is courage, but I do know that the opposite of courage often looks like complicity, inaction, indifference.Right now we are being challenged to address hundreds of years of racial oppression and many who are on the privileged side of systemic injustice are afraid of what they might lose in the process.So we see a lot of scrambling to maintain \u201clife as we know it\u201d or slow down the wheels of change to a more comfortable pace.Should we not fear more the possibility of no change.Now that we\u2019ve become fully aware of the ugly history of inhumanity that we\u2019ve been living with,our fear should be that we might lose this moment and the \u201cheaven on earth\u201d that is possible if we move past our fears toward a world that works for all.So let\u2019s be afraid - and then turn and do what is right! 2 ) Standing on the foot rest protruding from the side of the little single engine Cesna, gripping the wing support strut as though my life depended on it, is the ?rst memory that comes to mind when I think of the word fear.That one and only lesson in sky-diving taught me a lot of things.I had gamely taken the day long course in the how \u2013to\u2019s of proper execution of the jump, how to count before looking up to see if your chute had opened as expected, what to do if it hadn\u2019t and how to touch down without landing on a cow or twisting your ankle.I thought I was prepared.Lesson number one: never mistake the enthusiasm of the group for your own readiness.All six of us clambered into the plane with all the seats taken out save the one for the pilot and up we soared.First on was my friend.With a nod from the instructor he went right out on the foot rest and with exemplary execution let go and made his jump.Lesson number two: be wary of friends who make things look too easy.Next it was my turn.I brie?y watched as my friend\u2019s parachute opened on schedule and gently ?oated down.I crept carefully out on the foot rest, and there promptly became paralysed with fear.What had I gotten myself into?! What in theory had seemed like a great way to overcome my fear of heights, in practice seemed totally unattainable.Lesson number three: actual execution of a plan rarely lines up with our expectations.We are called upon to adapt.But how to adapt when one is in the clutches of incapacitating fear?In a situation like this we are called upon to take a step back (no not physically!) and look at the larger picture.I had, by this time, slipped my feet off the foot rest and hung suspended from the wing strut.But my hands would not cooperate and loosen their grip.I looked back at the instructor, who was adamantly encouraging me to make the move.I considered my options.I decided to, as they say, \u201clet go and let God.\u201d Lesson number four: learning to let go is so very dif?cult and at the same time can be so liberating.Trusting that all will work out without micro-man- aging, that life supports us in so many ways if we can learn to adapt to the unexpected and that our fears are the real enemy to fully living life: these are the lessons I ?rst learned that day I jumped from a plane, still wondering if it might be my last.I continue to appreciate these lessons.Our fears can keep us safe but we will never know the exhilaration of feeling fully alive if we let them dictate our every move.Floating down peacefully, avoiding the cows and landing without mishap I had never before felt such pride in pushing past the fear and such freedom and joy from doing so.It has been a constant goalpost ever since.3) Embrace your fears.These are words I heard this morning as I listened to a journalist being interviewed this morning on CBC radio.She had used them in a speech to the graduating class from Princeton University.She was about to be wrongfully imprisoned in her home country by a vindictive government, a blatant attack against press freedom.It was a powerful interview and her words resonated with me.Name your fears, and they will not have control of you.As human beings we all have fears.Some are physical, like spiders or snakes.Others are the emotional kind; fear of being rejected, fear of loneliness, or fear of failure.These days with the pandemic have ampli?ed our anxiety and we all share it\u2019s ability to make us afraid.This was true in ancient time as well.It\u2019s interesting to note that in scripture stories, the ?rst words from a messenger of God are nearly always \u201cBe not afraid\u201d.Unfortunately, this is easier said than done.There is a Christmas carol with the words; \u201cThe hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight\u201d.This got me thinking.Perhaps instead of just listing and naming our fears, we should also list and name our hopes and dreams.This way we give our minds something positive to work for.I hope we can survive these dif?cult days and be changed for the better.I hope we can learn how to care for all people and reach out to the poor and underprivileged in our world.4 ) Our fourth voice is a poem written by Mead Baldwin Life\u2019s weather Violent windstorm, trees bent to the ground, rain pelting the road, washing away years of gravel and sand.Hours of black storm clouds, until the sun peeked out, the blue sky shone radiant upon the wasteland where once cars had sped along.The road had vanished with little trace to be found.No way home, only boulders and sinkholes.You can\u2019t get there from here anymore.At least that was what it felt like as he looked out upon the wasteland that was life.All he could see was despair and desolation.He stood broken and alone Then he heard a bell in the distance and turned 180 degrees to the other direction.A small path meandered up a hillside.There were rabbits here and deer tracks.The fresh scent of spring ?owers ?lled the air, vaguely comforting.He had not walked this way before yet something seemed familiar.There were clouds here too, but not black clouds, and there was hope.As he climbed the path he felt his heart lifting.He began to sing.One word, four voices -and now it\u2019s your turn: What are you afraid of?What do you hope for?Rev.Mead Baldwin pastors the Waterville & North Hatley pastoral charge; Rabbi Boris Dolin leads the Dorshei-Emet community in Montreal; Rev.Lee Ann Hogle ministers to the Ayer\u2019s Cliff, Magog & Georgeville United Churches; Rev.Carole Martignacco, Unitarian Universalist is retired from ministry with UUEstrie and now resides in St.Andrews by- the-Sea NB, but keeps one foot in the Townships by continuing with this column. The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, June 19, 2020 Page 5 Sherbrooke farmer\u2019s market to open this weekend By Gordon Lambie Sherbrooke\u2019s Marché de la Gare will be of?cially opening for the summer as of this Saturday May 20, with 14 new vendors added to the selection of local producers.In keeping with the action plan announced earlier this spring, the market will be refocusing this year on a mission of providing access to local producers, in part by reorganizing its outdoor space.Samuel Sigouin, co-owner of the Ag- ropol urban farm and Secretary of the Board of directors for the Marche de la Gare, said that this Saturday morning can\u2019t come soon enough.\u201cIf there is one word that the board of directors wants to share today, it is \u2018?nally,\u2019\u201d Sigouin said.\u201cFinally we get to start this 2020 season.\u201d Although it had yet to be set up during the season launch announcement, Sigouin pointed out that many of the market\u2019s individual wooden stalls have been cleared away to be replaced by a large tent in time for the opening this weekend.Much as vendors and shoppers will be distanced from one another by protective equipment, the board member shared the view that the tent will help bring people closer together and give more of the feel of a traditional farmer\u2019s market to the space.\u201cThe big question we are being asked is, will the social distancing measures have a negative impact on the client experience,\u201d Sigouin said.\u201cEven if everyone will need to adapt their behaviour a little bit, the feedback we have received over the last few weeks shows us that, really, it will change nothing.\u201d Recognizing that not all people will be fully comfortable with a public market setting yet, the board member shared that one of the new features in place for this year is the availability of online ordering.Each week those not comfortable with shopping in person can submit an order at marche- delagare.com before Wednesday and then pick up a packed basket when the market opens on the weekend.The Marche de la Gare will be open every Saturday from June 20 to October 24 from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m., and will feature vendors of items ranging from fresh produce, cosmetics, and fresh honey to woodcrafts, goat cheese, and smoked meats.GORDON LAMBIE Samuel Sigouin, co-owner of Agropol and Secretary of the Board of directors for the Marche de la gare with market coordinator Sylvie Brunelle Dust off your plastic wine glasses: Sherbrooke to permit public drinking this summer Record Staff Following a growing trend in other Quebec cities, Sherbrooke has launched a pilot project to permit the public consumption of alcohol in select public areas and under certain conditions this summer.From July 8 until October 17, 2020, the consumption of alcohol will be permitted between 11 a.m.and 11 p.m.in Strathcona square (the park in front of city hall), in the \u201curban oaisis\u201d area on Wellington Street North, and the \u201cPlace Well Sud\u201d pop-up park on King Street West.\u201cWe are making every effort to ensure that our downtown area is a friendly place that the people of Sherbrooke will want to visit this summer,\u201d said Sherbrooke Mayor Steve Lussier.\u201cOther actions are coming to help merchants across the territory.\u201d Among the limitations of the new pilot project is the requirement that the consumption of alcohol be accompanied by food.People will be allowed to bring their own alcohol or purchase it from licenced establishments in either cans or bottles.The rules also state that it is permitted to have alcohol in a glass bottle, but that alcohol cannot be consumed from glass vessels.The use of reusable glasses is encouraged.\u201cThe few conditions for consuming alcohol in certain public places will be easy to follow,\u201d said Danielle Berthold, chair of the city\u2019s public safety committee.\u201cWe are counting on everyone\u2019s good judgment so that this pilot project will be a success across the board.\u201d Many parents wrote to The Record to say they would like an opportunity to publicly congratulate their graduating Grade 6 students who will be heading to high school for the first time in the fall.The Record will publish your congratulatory messages or pictures at no charge Friday, June 26 if sent before Tuesday, June 23, to classad@sherbrookerecord.com Elementary Graduates Sherbrooke opening refreshment centre during heat wave Record Staff The City of Sherbrooke is informing the population that the Françoise-Dunn Community and Cultural Centre, located at 2050 de Portland Boulevard, will be open from Thursday, June 18 to Monday, June 22 inclusively, from 1 p.m.to 8 p.m., due to the oppressive heat.The capacity of the room is 33 people, taking into account the rules of social distancing.Citizens will have access to bathrooms.It is strongly recommended that visitors wear the mask, bring their own water bottle as well as books, digital tablets or other items.The City of Sherbrooke also pointed out that the water games located at Belvedere Park and St.Boniface Park are open.The public swimming pools will open on Saturday June 20.People bothered by heat are also invited to frequent shopping centres that are open. Page 6 Friday, June 19, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record EDITORIAL The folks who want things named after them often don\u2019t deserve it, and the ones who might be worthy of the honour probably don\u2019t want it anyway.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 (819) 569-4856 JESSE BRYANT ADVERTISING MANAGER (450) 242-1188 DEPARTMENTS ACCOUNTING (819) 569-9511 ADVERTISING (819) 569-9525 CIRCULATION (819) 569-9528 NEWSROOM (819) 569-6345 KNOWLTON OFFICE 5B VICTORIA STREET, KNOWLTON, QUEBEC, J0E 1V0 TEL: (450) 242-1188 FAX: (450) 243-5155 PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS For print subscription rates, please call 819-569-9528 or email us at billing@sherbrookerecord.com ON-LINE SUBSCRIPTIONS QUEBEC: 1 YEAR 108.72 5.44 10.85 $ 1 2 5 .0 0 1 MONTH 9.78 0.49 0.98 $ 1 1 .2 5 Rates for out of Quebec and for other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record was founded on February 9, 1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by Alta Newspaper Group Limited Partnership.PM#0040007682 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to The Record, 6 Mallory Street, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 2E2 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA RECORD THE Letters MISTER LEGAULT, Today, the \u201cEngagez-vous pour le Communautaire\u201d campaign is writing to you to respond to your public thanks and concerns related to the most vulnerable people.As you plan to end the crisis, we want to remind you of our concerns so that they do not fall into oblivion and indifference, as in the past.The importance of community funding Although the pandemic has shown us the essential role of community groups in our society, they are still underfunded.For several years, we have been demanding adequate funding to carry out our missions without being heard.You have shown us how you can mobilize and effect change in these dif?cult times.You could use this same will to meet the ?nancial needs of all sectors of autonomous community action.The pandemic is already having a huge impact on public ?nances and we are concerned about what the future holds for funding organizations.We don\u2019t want Quebec\u2019s social safety net to pay for the coming recession! Threatened autonomy The crisis has intensi?ed several existing government policies and directions that threaten the autonomy of community organizations.Over the past few months, our groups have been under pressure to offer all or more of their services, even though government agencies were closed.The provision of services must not be at the expense of our social transformation missions.We regret, once again, that the crisis has been a tool to instrumentalize the community and strengthen a logic of outsourcing of social services.Social justice, more important than ever We are not equal in the face of this pandemic.Like other crises, the most vulnerable are hit hard.Several factors are involved, including precariousness, social exclusion and unsanitary or overcrowded housing.This vulnerability is not natural, but the result of political choices and the solution is just as much! This is why the \u201cEngagez-vous pour le Communautaire\u201d campaign continues to demand concrete measures to achieve social justice such as reinvestment in public services, social programs, decent working conditions, the ?ght against all forms of oppression and major measures against the environmental crisis.It\u2019s your turn to get involved in the community The emergency we are experiencing must be an opportunity to collectively rethink our society, in order to better protect the most vulnerable groups, guarantee a just energy transition and strengthen the social safety net.Bill 61 further demonstrates how far your policies are from our concerns and goes against the principles of democracy by centralizing decisions, destroying the environment and reiterating a productivity-based vision.If you forget your concerns about the most vulnerable at the height of the pandemic this fall, we will remind you of them in the streets.THE MEMBERS OF THE \u201cENGAGEZ-VOUS POUR LE COMMUNAUTAIRE\u201d CAMPAIGN SUBMITTED BY ROC ESTRIE My Take: By Gordon Lambie They say you should never meet your heroes, and it is becoming more clear that we shouldn\u2019t name things after them either.In the past, societies have named things after people who have made some kind of important contribution to the world or, more and more, because that person gave a lot of money to one institution or another.I understand the desire to celebrate these things, but people are messy, and complicated, and putting them on metaphorical or literal pedestals lifts up all of that messiness for the world, not just their greatest achievements.I am very much on the side of not censoring history, but moving forward it might be time to take a different approach.The folks who want things named after them often don\u2019t deserve it, and the ones who might be worthy of the honour probably don\u2019t want it anyway.My Take: By Matthew McCully My Take: By Michael Boriero There is a special place in the world reserved for symbols of oppression and discrimination.They don\u2019t belong in our parks or on the faces of our buildings, or in the names of our city streets.They belong in a quiet place surrounded by walls, away from the light of day.And they deserve a much more demanding and ?tting mandate than celebrity.They should be teachers because we have yet to learn our lesson.Nothing can grow in the shadows of those statues and monuments.To let them stand with heads held high would be a display of supreme ignorance.They are not artful.They are not cultural.By design they are hurtful and represent the worst parts of mankind.So put them away.Not destroyed.Not buried or erased.Just away, in a place where they will be used to educate, not subjugate.How does the saying go?Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it?I\u2019ve heard this several times throughout my life, from former university professors, in movies and television shows, but what does it really mean?In the wake of the protests against police brutality and systemic racism towards BIPOC worldwide, spurred on by the murder of George Floyd, people are now mobilizing to tear down statues and remove the names of historically controversial ?gures.This movement, however, is not new.The black community has always fought to dismantle the public glori- ?cation of oppressive ?gures, many of which encouraged slavery and destroyed indigenous communities.While it\u2019s important to remember those who came before us, displaying statues of individuals who categorically opposed equality sends the wrong message.These names should be reserved for museums and history textbooks, not public parks and university buildings. The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, June 19, 2020 Page 7 Local Sports \u201cWe\u2019ve cancelled the fall season, but CUFLA is still considering a tournament style plan or some kind of playoff scenario, it\u2019s really going to depend on what OUA, RSEQ and U SPORTS decides for winter sports,\u201d he explained.Lacrosse joins football as latest cancelled fall university sport By Michael Boriero - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA), which represents 14 university men\u2019s ?eld lacrosse teams, including Bishop\u2019s University, cancelled the fall 2020 season on Thursday morning.With 12 CUFLA members based out of Ontario University Athletics (OUA), and the association cancelling a majority of fall sports in the region, lacrosse was going to get the axe eventually, according to Bishop\u2019s lacrosse General Manager Drew Pollock.\u201cThere\u2019s only a few schools within our league, ourselves, McGill, Trent and Western, that are even considering return-to-practice protocols at this point, so the decision was largely taken out of CUFLA\u2019s hands at that point,\u201d Pollock said.Field lacrosse becomes the second Bishop\u2019s sport to of?cially lose its regular season and playoffs for the fall campaign.However, unlike football, which was the ?rst sport cancelled in Canadian universities, there is hope that they\u2019ll be able to salvage the year.\u201cWe\u2019ve cancelled the fall season, but CUFLA is still considering a tournament style plan or some kind of playoff scenario, it\u2019s really going to depend on what OUA, RSEQ and U SPORTS decides for winter sports,\u201d he explained.The Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) has made no indications of cancelling sports.Meanwhile, U SPORTS cancelled all national championships for the fall, but doesn\u2019t stop sports like women\u2019s soccer from completing a regular season.The RSEQ represents a glimmer of hope for many university teams looking to get back on the ?eld.Pollock said that if winter sports get the green light, Bishop\u2019s has domed ?eld options in Sherbrooke, Ottawa, and Toronto.McGill University, the only other Quebec-based team in the CUFLA, also presents an interesting option for Bishop\u2019s.Depending on the RSEQ\u2019s decision over the summer, Bishop\u2019s and McGill could create a mini best of ?ve series.\u201cIf we are able to play an exhibition series with McGill then that gives us some semblance of play, it gives us a seniors day, for example, we feel the worst for our seniors because they\u2019re losing out on a season,\u201d said Pollock.In a press release, Bishop\u2019s University stated its commitment to facilitating some form of lacrosse, despite losing its season.The 37-year-old former Bishop\u2019s University student, added that the plan is to have players back for individual drills.It will likely be after Labour Day, Pollock continued, where there will also be organized group activities.They will also respect the Quebec government\u2019s physical distancing and health and safety measures come September, he added.At this point, even if the Quebec government completely loosens restrictions on sports by September, a return to action for ?eld lacrosse team members is unlikely, according to Pollock.It would be too dif?cult to schedule games, book hotels and transportation.With Bishop\u2019s deploying a hybrid school model and doing all it can to bring students back to campus, the lacrosse staff is con?dent they\u2019ll be able to at the very least practice.It\u2019s an important sticking point, especially for a fresh crop of athletes.\u201cWe\u2019re bringing in about 10 freshman coming in this year, so even just return-to-practice protocols gives us an ability to develop those 10 kids and developing the rest of our roster going forward, even if it\u2019s not until fall 2021,\u201d said Pollock.COURTESY MARTY ROURKE Page 8 Friday, June 19, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, June 19, 2020 Page 9 Page 10 Friday, June 19, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Obituaries Death Obituaries June 15-19, 2020 Bolton, Donald Brunton, Clayton Grif?th, Royce Johnston Ledoux, Yvan Lowry, Mildred Wallace McVety Marlow, Russell Stefano, Gertrude Jean Stewart Todd, Jean (nee Kerr) Donald BOLTON In East-Hereford, on June 11th, 2020, passed away Mr.Donald Bolton at age 63.He was the son of the late Alta Bryan and the late Bertram Bolton.As per Donald\u2019s wishes, there will be no visitations.A private service will be held at a later date.He leaves to mourn his son Brad (Jessica) and his daughter Sabrina.His grandchildren Julia and Jordan Bolton; Caleb and Gavin Vachon and Jackson, Maisie, Taylor and Haley Osborne.His sisters Sheila (Malcolm) and Delma (Richard).He was the brother of the late Bill, Clyde (Debie), Carl (June), Sharon and Marilyn.He also leaves to mourn many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.RÉSIDENCE FUNÉRAIRE CHARRON & FILS 228 rue Child, Coaticook QC PHONE: 819-849-4141 info@charronet?ls.com www.charronet?ls.com BRUNTON, Clayton 1933-2020 Passed away p e a c e f u l l y at the B.M.P.Hospital, on June 11th, 2020 in his 88th year.He was the devoted husband to Mildred \u201cMillie\u201d Mac Phee, loving father to Lewis and Patrick (Genevieve) and proud grandfather to Ashley.He was the son of the late Volney and Flossie Brunton, he is survived by his sisters, Joan and Evelyne and brothers, Bob (Sandra), Doug and Ricky (Gail) and by his sister-in-law, Anna Buck (late Louis).He was predeceased his brother Lawrence (Nellie) and sister Geraldine (late Ron).A celebration of his life will take place at a later date.The time and place will be announced later.The family wishes to thank all the staff of the B.M.P.Hospital for the wonderful care he received while a patient there.As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the B.M.P.Hospital Foundation (www.bmpfoundation.ca) and/or a charity of your choice.Arrangements entrusted to: DÉSOURDY FUNERAL HOMES 101 Jean-Besré, Cowansville QC PHONE: 450-263-1212 FAX: 450-263-9557 info@desourdy.ca www.desourdy.ca Yvan Ledoux 1924\u20132020 Mr.Yvan Ledoux passed away at the CHLSD Memphremagog, on June 11, 2020 at the age of 95.Beloved husband of Gloria Patterson.Besides his wife, Mr.Ledoux leaves to mourn his children: Hélène (René Lussier), Suzanne, Louise (Alain Bergeron), Philippe (Lucie Bessette), Ron (Nathalie Baroud); his 7 grandchildren, his 6 great-grandchildren as well as his brother Vincent.He was predeceased by his brothers Paul, Gilles and Roland and sister Claire.He also leaves his sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.A private graveside service will be held at a later date.The family would like to thank the caregivers on the 3rd ?oor \u201cHébergement\u201d of the CHLSD Memphremagog for the wonderful care given to Mr.Ledoux over the past years.As a memorial tribute to Mr.Ledoux, donations to the Magog Hospital Foundation, 50, rue St-Patrice Est, Magog, QC, J1A 3X3, would be appreciated by the family.CASS FUNERAL HOMES Stanstead & Ayer\u2019s Cliff 545 Dufferin St., Stanstead QC PHONE: 819-876-5213 FAX: 819-849-3068 info@salonfunerairecoaticook.com www.casshomes.ca Royce Johnston Grif?th August 9, 1931 - June 12, 2020 It is with sadness that we announce that the thinking stool has been put away for the ?nal time and the ?re in the stove has gone out.Royce Johnston Grif?th died on June 12th at the CHUS Fleurimont in Sherbrooke, QC.Royce, in his 89th year, was the eldest child of Merlin Grif?th (d1982) and Jessie Johnston (d1999).He was born and raised on a dairy farm in Gore, QC, to which he kept a strong connection all his life.Royce grew up with his sister Helen and brother Wayne, and until very recently, Wayne continued to operate the family farm.During his growing up years, Royce spent considerable time with his grandfather Eddie Grif?th, who he greatly admired and from whom he learned many of the life skills that would enable him to provide for his own family.The railway tracks ran through the bottom of the farm property, and daily the train stopped to pick up milk cans to take to the Guaranteed Pure Milk factory in the city.There were stories told of family members, living in Montreal, who would come out to the farm on the afternoon train for the evening to play cards and music, and then head back into the city afterwards.The train was such an integral part of his daily life, and made such a great impression on him as a boy, that it was not surprising when Royce chose to spend his early adult years working on the railroad, many of those years as a ?reman.Later in life, he would often talk about the old Quebec Central Railroad and the various routes he had travelled.It was while attending the old school house in Gore that Royce met Winnifred Gee, on his ?rst day of grade two.Their courtship would be a long one! They were married on Sept.24, 1955, and had three children, Jennifer (1957), Peter (1959) and Douglas (1963).Royce and Winnifred took over the responsibility of the Gee family farm in the mid 1960\u2019s.This farm, barely 2 miles from his childhood farm, is where he raised his own family and managed a successful herd of holsteins.At the time of the herd dispersal sale in the early 1980\u2019s, Sugar Ridge Farm was amongst the top 5% for milk production in Quebec.In his mid-twenties, Royce joined the Masonic Lodge, which became a pivotal component of his life.He was very proud to have been part of the St.Francis Lodge for over 60 years, and received his Life Membership in 2018.Royce volunteered for many years on the management and building committee of the Wales Home.As he was never someone who could just sit idle, when his son Peter and son-in- law Geoff purchased the local animal feed mill in Richmond, his unique talents in construction, metal work, and general tinkering were called on often, and many a time he would receive an SOS call to help with some project or other.Until his heart attack in 2011, he was always more than willing to lend a helping hand.The old Gee farm remained in the family until 1987.At that time, Royce and Winnifred sold, and bought a property in Melbourne.At this location, Royce set up his shop and worked on many projects over the years.Never a day would go by without somebody stopping in to have him ?x this, or repair that, or build something, and it was here that Royce was in his element.If your hay wagon needed welding, or you wanted some outdoor furniture, or a swing set for your kids, or a piece of furniture for the Green Auction, Royce was your man! The shop door was always open, and he was always ready for visitors \u2013 old friends, or new friends or neighbours who had heard of this fellow who could ?x anything.No one was a stranger here! He could often be found in his shop, pipe between his teeth, sitting on his \u2018thinking stool\u2019 pondering how he was going to tackle his next project.Because of declining health, Royce and Winnifred moved to the Wales Home in 2017 where Royce took a great interest in the many changes that were happening on the grounds, and a conversation was never complete without some comment about what had been going on that day.He did enjoy his new home, meeting new friends and getting reacquainted with old ones, and he often spoke of his \u2018new family\u2019 at the Wales Home, and frequently commented on how well the staff cared for him.Royce was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Winnifred Gee (d2017), his daughter Jennifer (d2008), and great-granddaughter baby Stella Grif?th (d2017).He leaves to mourn his sister Helen (Keith Goodhue), his brother Wayne (Julia Gunter), his son-in-law Geoffrey Webber, his son Peter (Charlotte Beattie), and his son Douglas (Allison Beattie), as well as many other relatives, and many new and long-time friends.He will be sorely missed by his grandchildren, Anne, Erin (Matthew Toth), Kyle (Marie-Pierre Bégin) and Amber (Eamonn Waters) Grif?th; Robin (Andrea Jung) and Jamie Webber; and Alexander, Jessica (Curtis McGrath), and Kathleen Grif?th; as well as his three great-grandchildren, Élizabeth, Liam and Olivia Grif?th.Royce was very proud of the achievements of his grandchildren, commenting often in recent years about how much they had all accomplished in their education and their potential for their own life journey.Sadly, as isolation was imposed on all seniors\u2019 homes to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 in mid-March, preventing friends and family from freely visiting the elderly, this took its toll on Royce.His natural af?nity for social interaction came to a screeching halt, and his health started to decline.So it was that early in the morning of June 12th, Royce, Dad, brother, uncle, Grandpa or Great Grandpa (whatever you called him) took his ?nal walk through the hills and valleys of the Eastern Townships, which he was proud to call home all his life.In this time of Covid-19 restrictions, a private funeral will take place with only immediate family members present.Rev.Wayne Beamer will preside over the service.In lieu of ?owers, donations to The Wales Home Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.CASS FUNERAL HOMES PHONE: 819-564-1750 3006 College St., Sherbrooke QC FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, June 19, 2020 Page 11 The mission of the Grace Village Care Foundaon is to support the compassionate care of the elderly through the provision of charitable funds to Massawippi Rerement Communies (Grace Village).To donate or for information: Emma Muise Foundation Coordinator Tel: (819) 569-0546 x5033 Grace Village Care Foundation 1515 Pleasant View St.Sherbrooke, QC, J1M 0C6 info@masscom.ca In Memoriam Russell Marlow 1939 - 2020 At the CSSS-IUGS Magog, at the l\u2019Envolée palliative care centre, on March 12, 2020, at the age of 80 years, passed away Mr.Russell Marlow, husband of Gladys Dion, son the late Evelyn Thwaites and the late Alfred Marlow.He resided in Magog.The family will receive condolences at the Coopérative funéraire de l\u2019Estrie Complexe, 485, rue du 24-Juin, Sherbrooke J1E 1H1, on Saturday, June 27 from 9 a.m.to 11 a.m.Besides his wife, Mr.Marlow leaves to mourn his children: Jonathan (Anne- Marie Girard), Jessica and Santya (Jean-François Veilleux); his grandchildren Frédérik (Rose), Laurence, Ariane, Olivier, Anthony (Kristina), Hannah and Nathan.He was the brother of Christine (the late Norman, Brian) and the late Shirley (John).His mother-in-law Marie-Ange Chaloux (late Germain Dion (late Réjeanne Turgeon)).He was the brother-in-law of Stéphane Dion (Lyne), Solange (late Robert Dion) and the late Alain Dion.He also leaves to mourn many nephews, nieces, other family and friends.The family would like to thank all the staff of the palliative care centre l\u2019Envolée du CSSS-IUGS DE Magog, for the excellent care provided to Mr.Marlow.As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to L\u2019 Envolée, 50 rue St-Patrice est, Magog , Qc, J1X-3X3.Forms will be available at the funeral home.COOPÉRATIVE FUNÉRAIRE DE L\u2019ESTRIE PHONE: 819-565-7646 485, rue du 24-Juin, Sherbrooke QC FAX: 819-565-7844 www.coopfuneraireestrie.com Gertrude Jean Stewart Stefano (1930\u20132020) Gertrude Jean Stewart Stefano passed away at the Grace Village in Sherbrooke on June 10.Born Feb.16, 1930 in Dalhousie, N.B.to Charles M.Stewart and Gertrude Miller.Graduated Valedictorian of Dalhousie High School in 1947, Mount Allison B.A.1951, and Bishop\u2019s University High School Teachers Diploma 1952.Much loved sister of Honey (Clarence) both deceased, brother Jim (deceased), sister in law Jean Stewart, much loved sister Patsy (Ian deceased) and Mike\u2019s sister Mary Simard (Bob, deceased).After taking time off to raise her family, mom returned to teaching at Lennoxville Elementary School.Many of her former students say she was the best teacher they ever had, and she truly loved to teach.In her retirement, she enjoyed painting and going to lunch with friends.Jean married Mike Stefano (deceased) in 1953 and together they raised three wonderful boys.Michael (Clarinda), Dave (deceased) Mary-Ellen, and Peter (Betty).Survived also by ?ve Grandchildren, Nick, Richard, Patrick (Cassidy), Samuel, and Ilona and two special great-grandchildren from Patrick and Cassidy, Jack and Luke as well as many relatives and friends.The family also thanks the Grace Village for the wonderful care received in the last part of life.Due to the current situation there will be no formal service at this time, and we would like to encourage donations to the Grace Village to help support them.CASS FUNERAL HOMES PHONE: 819-564-1750 3006 College St., Sherbrooke QC FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca Obituaries Jean Todd (nee Kerr) (1926-2020) Passed away peacefully at the Hôtel- Dieu, on Saturday, June 13, 2020 in her 94th year.Loving wife of the late Herbert Andrew Todd (2017).Jean was predeceased by her brother Ronald Kerr (Jean Goodhue) and her two sisters Vonda Todd and Audrey Crawford.She leaves to mourn her sisters Helen Matthews and Irene Morrow along with many nieces and nephews.The family would like to give a special thank you to Jean\u2019s caregivers Cathy Ord who was with Jean and Herbert for her last eight years, and to Susan Ward Sylvester, Dawn Evans, Jewel Aulis and Bernie Taylor.A private graveside service has taken place.CASS FUNERAL HOMES 3006 College St., Sherbrooke QC PHONE: 819-564-1750 FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca BAILEY \u2013 In loving memory of our dear parents, James and Florence: Ma, June 21, 1990, and Daddy, August 21, 1983.No length of time can take away Our loving thoughts of you today.Until we meet again, THELMA & FAMILY HELEN, ALLAN & FAMILY Mildred Wallace McVety Lowry 1916-2020 Passed away peacefully at Grace Village on June 17, 2020 in her 104th year.Beloved wife of the late Chilston Lowry and the late George McVety.Mildred was the loving mother of Lynda (Bill Raymond) and Robert (Shirley-Ann Hyatt), grandmother to Mark (Amanda), Chrystal (Stephen), Chris (Rose) and Kevin (Caitlyn) and great-nannie to Zander, Charlotte, Jaxson, Sophia, Cole, Dustin, Anika and Bree-Ann.Mildred was the step-mother to Donna (Raymond McConnell), Kay (late Gary Richards), Keith (Myrna MacDonald), Margaret (Lloyd Burgess), Laura (Dave Roy), Cheryl (Brian Morrison), Charlene (Ross Mackey), Joyce (Mike McComb), Anita (Bruce Babin), Tina (Paul Poudrier), Rhoda (Mike Dawson), and Andrea (Daniel Desmarais).Mildred will be fondly remembered by her 40 step-grandchildren, 33 step- great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.Mildred was predeceased by her siblings Russell, Richard, Royce, Pearl and Alma.A private graveside service will be held at a later date.In lieu of ?owers, donations to the Huntingville Protestant Cemetery (P.O Box 325, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 1Z5) would be appreciated by the family.CASS FUNERAL HOMES 3006 College St., Sherbrooke QC PHONE: 819-564-1750 FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca Page 12 Friday, June 19 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Church Services Presbyterian United United SHERBROOKE Plymouth-Trinity United Church, at 819- 346-6373, www.plymouthtrinitychurch.org, in Sherbrooke, invites you to our worship service on Sunday, June 21, at 10:45 a.m., for National Indigenous Peoples Day.We invite you to attend from all across the Eastern Townships, and beyond! Connect via the Internet, or by telephone (long distance charges will apply): Check our website or call the church of?ce for details (our building is closed).Joignez-vous à nous pour notre culte du 21 juin, à 10h45, pour la Journée nationale des Autochtones, et ce diffusé par Internet ou par téléphone (avec frais interurbains).Voir les détails sur notre site web ou téléphonez-nous (notre bâtiment est fermé).Cordiale bienvenue à tout le monde.Minister: Samuel V.Dansokho.LENNOXVILLE St.Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Church, Lennoxville.Due to the Covid-19 virus, our church is currently closed for Sunday services.We welcome you to view Rev.Susan Smith\u2019s weekly message on our facebook page, Saint Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Church/ community/my services.The Word of Grace broadcast can be heard each Sunday morning on the community station CJMQ \u2013 88.9 FM at 8:30AM.It can accessed anytime at www.cjmq.fm  Love and best wishes, Angela, André and Emmelee  Due to the Coronavirus the arranged surprise party could not take place.Celebrate by sending a card to 258 Stanley Street, Richmond, Quebec or email them at healyfp0915@gmail.com. Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary Peggy and Francis Healy June 27, 2020 Your family is incredibly proud of your hard work and perseverance, Jack! From your earliest days, you\u2019ve faced some interesting times, Grad 2020 is just another unique event for you.You should feel great about what you\u2019ve accomplished, there\u2019s no limit to what you can do if you keep believing in yourself! We love you!! Mom, Dad And Allie Woodard Graduation AYER\u2019S CLIFF, MAGOG, GEORGEVILLE Ayer\u2019s Cliff \u2013 Magog - Georgeville Pastoral Charge.Beulah United Church in Ayer\u2019s Cliff and St.Paul\u2019s United Church in Magog will be closed until further notice.You can read updates on the Ayer\u2019s Cliff-Magog-Georgeville Pastoral Charge facebook page.You may also join Rev.Lee Ann on our Youtube channel at the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/ U C P 1 J w N 7 a D p r 5 G g k K k 6 J R _ s w / videos or on our Pastoral Charge website https://amgunited.wixsite.com/ amgunited.Rev.Lee Ann Hogle 819-571- 7233.LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville United Church.Facebook Live: Prayer and Re?ection with Rev.Linda.Every Sunday @ 10 a.m.& Wednesday @ 10 a.m.Available Live through Linda Buchanan\u2019s Facebook Page or Lennoxville United Church Facebook Page.Video available afterwards through Linda Buchanan\u2019s Facebook Page or Lennoxville United Church Facebook Page or Lennoxville United\u2019s Website http:// lennoxvilleunitedchurch.com/ The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, June 19, 2020 Page 13 REALITY CHECK HERMAN ARLO & JANIS ALLEY OOP THE BORN LOSER FRANK AND ERNEST GRIZZWELLS THATABABY Page 14 Friday, June 19, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record 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- 837-2680.160 Music Playing 145 Miscellaneous Services 140 Professional Services 100 Job Opportunities SEEKING LIVE-IN CAREGIVER, assist senior woman in Bromont, Quebec in private household.Keep records of daily activities, provide personal care, accompany to medical appointments, plan, prepare and serve meals, housekeeping and maintain.Room and board, vacation 1 day/month, 1st year 4% / wages.English speaking.Completion of sec- aid and CPR training.Min.two years of experience as full time care giving home support, and related occupation.Temp employment contract of 2 years, 40 hrs/week, $14.50/ hr.Please send cv to sdpri12@gmail.com.L E N N O X V I L L E PLUMBING.Domestic repairs and Norman Walker at 819-563-1491.LOOKING FOR ADVANCED or professional pianist, violinist, and cellist to meet to play great repertoire with the - certs.Email with sub- - lasnadler62@gmail.com RENOVATIONS Quality renovations inspector.Call 819- 849-0415 or 819- 238-8865.The Record is currently looking for a carrier(s) in Lennoxville for the following streets: \u2022 Amesbury \u2022 Charlotte \u2022 Convent \u2022 Queen \u2022 Warner (9 customers) If interested, please contact our office by phone at 819-569-9528 or email at billing@sherbrookerecord.com CARRIER NEEDED in Lennoxville Dear Annie FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020 Dear Annie: Recently, you printed a letter from a woman whose boyfriend excessively belched.Well, now I am here to complain about my wife\u2019s sneezes.When she sneezes, it is practically a scream.I think it gives me ear damage.It de?nitely gives me a start, not to mention our poor cat, who takes off running for cover every time.This is worse in the spring, with the allergies.I have heard that it is unhealthy to hold in sneezes, but the volume, at least, would seem controllable to me.Can\u2019t she dial it down?- Alarmed by the Achoos Dear Alarmed: In theory, yes, she probably could; in reality, it would be pretty dif?cult to pull off.We\u2019re capable of controlling the volume of our sneezes to a degree (by closing our mouths, for one).But it\u2019s a complex re?ex.Otolaryngologists have found that your sneeze is as unique to you as your laugh, and most of us develop a signature sneeze from a young age.So try to cut your wife some slack.Encourage her to talk to her doctor about over-the-counter and prescription allergy medication options.She should also undergo an allergy test, if she hasn\u2019t already, to identify any hidden irritants lurking in your home.(Hopefully, the cat isn\u2019t one of them - but if so, there are treatments that can help.) And kindly ask her to give you a heads-up, when possible, if she feels a sneeze coming on.That will reduce the shock factor, if not the ear damage.Dear Annie: I was glad to see your column mention the Alcoholics Anonymous meetings available on Zoom.In the small state of New Hampshire alone (where I live), there are hundreds of Zoom meetings weekly, as of this writing.- Paul Dear Paul: These virtual support group meetings have been a lifeline to many during the pandemic.There are also meetings available by telephone, so you don\u2019t even need a computer to participate.Other support groups have made virtual and dial-in meetings available, including Al-Anon Family Groups (http://al-anon.org/), Families Anonymous (https:// www.familiesanonymous.org), Narcotics Anonymous (https://www.na.org) and LifeRing Secular Recovery (https://www.lifering.org), to name just a handful.For anyone who\u2019s been considering attending a support group meeting but never gotten around to it: There\u2019s no time like the present.\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.NOTICE OF CLOSURE OF INVENTORY (C.c.Q., Art.795) Notice is hereby given that, following the death of Ronald Foster Barnes, on March 15th, 2019, in his lifetime domiciled at 45 Bellevue, Municipality of the Township of Potton, Province of Quebec, J0E 1X0, an inventory of the assets and liabilities of the deceased was prepared by the liquidator of the Estate, Janet Patch, on June 3rd, 2020 before Mtre.Catheryne Laprise, notary, in accordance with the law.This inventory may be examined by any interested party at the office of Mtre.Catheryne Laprise, notary, located at 35 Victoria, Town of Brome- Lake, Quebec, J0E 1V0.Given on June 17th, 2020 At Town of Brome-Lake, Quebec Catheryne Laprise, notary 290 Articles for Sale 290 Articles for Sale FOR SALE: Dining room table, 4 chairs, $25.Chest, 9 drawers (white), $15.Chest, 4 drawers (brown), $10.Ches- - ble bed, $30.Couch, 3-seater (green), $40.Approximately 50 VHS video cassettes, make an offer.Little House on the Prairie vid- $200.Approximately 25 collector plates in original shipping boxes (with frames), $200.Call 819-838- 1502.Hay Bale elevator, 25 feet long, with electric motor, new condition.Bush hog, 5 foot, 3 point attachment, new shaft.LG air conditioner 8000 BTU, very good condition.Call 819-876- 7498.Whatever you\u2019re after, just thumb through the Classifieds and you\u2019ll be good to go! That\u2019s all there is to it! 819-569-9525 450-242-1188 EMAIL YOUR CLASSIFIED TO US! Fast and convenient! classad@sherbrookerecord.com Follow The Sherbrooke Record on Facebook and Twitter! sherbrookerecord @recordnewspaper The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, June 19, 2020 Page 15 Your Birthday FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020 Gear up and get moving.Set goals that help you improve your surroundings, build strength and bring you closer to people who share your space or responsibilities.Striving for perfection, continuity and balance will make your life easier.Share your feelings and make adjustments that help ful?ll your intentions.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Added discipline will help you reach your goal.Fitness, better health and improving meaningful relationships are encouraged.The changes you make will alter the way you live and what you do.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - A change of pace will perk you up and encourage you to try doing things differently.Enjoy the moment while you turn a challenge into an adventure.Expand your mind.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - Coordinate with an organization that helps those in need.Your input and vitality will inspire others to contribute to a worthy cause.Don\u2019t let an unexpected change bring you down.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - Keep an open mind, but don\u2019t feel you have to give in to someone who is playing emotional mind games with you.Change begins with you, not with someone else.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Put your energy into personal growth, self- improvement, ?tness, health and educational pursuits.Keep up with technology, and you\u2019ll ?nd a way to use your skills productively.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - Don\u2019t be fooled by what someone else is professing to do.Dance to your beat, and you\u2019ll ?nd the path that leads to peace of mind.Avoid joint ventures.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Do something beautiful for someone you love.Keeping the peace will make your life easier.Compromise when necessary and avoid getting into an unnecessary argument.Physical ?tness is encouraged.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Use your imagination, intelligence and experience to make your life and surroundings better.Do the work yourself and save money.An unexpected gain is heading your way.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Spend more time with the one you love.Challenging times will bring you closer together.Working toward a common domestic goal will add to your comfort and ease stress.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - Protect against injury and illness.Abide by the rules and don\u2019t take a risk that can leave you in a precarious position.Use your intuition and intelligence to keep you safe.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Your memory will not let you down.An aggressive approach to getting what you want will help to speed up the process.A commitment someone makes will please you.Offer something in return.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Say what\u2019s on your mind and get on with your life.It\u2019s time to make a change that will get you back on track.Revisit your dreams, hopes and wishes.FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020 Some defenses are just too tough By Phillip Alder Frederick L.Collins, an author, said, \u201cThere are two types of people - those who come into a room and say, \u2018Well, here I am!\u2019 and those who come in and say, \u2018Ah, there you are.\u2019\u201d Today\u2019s deal has two interesting aspects.First, there is a good bidding point; then there is a very tough defense to ?nd.What do you think of the auction?What should East do after winning the ?rst trick with his spade ace on defense against four hearts?West followed the Law of Total Tricks in raising to three spades.Without the high-card power for game, West knew of nine spades, so he bid to the nine- trick level.The theory is that if you are doubled and go down, the penalty you concede will be a smaller number than the opponents could have attained in their highest-scoring contract.Here, though, three spades doubled would have cost 500, more than the value of three no-trump; and South, with such a balanced hand and no guarantee of an eight-card heart ?t, should have passed over his partner\u2019s takeout double.To defeat four hearts, East must return a spade at trick two! South wins, plays a trump to the nine, returns to hand with a diamond and leads another trump.But West wins with his ace and plays another spade, forcing declarer to ruff with dummy\u2019s heart king or to concede the trick.At all 10 Bridge Base Online tables, East shifted to a diamond at trick two.South won, played a heart to the nine, crossed to hand with a diamond and led another trump.Declarer lost only one spade and two hearts. Page 16 Friday, June 19, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record "]