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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 New online directory for cancer resources in Quebec Page 5 Agriculture producers\u2019 union launches eat local app Page 3 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Tuesday, August 4, 2020 North Hatley begins construction on the Main Street Bridge New 250- person public gathering limit fairly low risk: Quebec health of?cial By Morgan Lowrie The Canadian Press With ?les from Matthew McCully The decision to allow public gatherings of up to 250 people comes with a relatively low risk of COVID-19 transmission compared to other riskier social activities, Quebec\u2019s public health director said Monday.Dr.Horacio Arruda said there weren\u2019t any COVID-19 outbreaks associated with public outdoor or indoor events at the previous 50-person limit.The measure that came into effect Monday applies only to public venues such as theatres, concert halls, houses of worship and indoor amateur sporting events, and stipulates that measures such as physical distancing and mask-wearing must be respected.The limit on private gatherings remains at 10 people.The province\u2019s decision to change the gathering limit from 50 to 250 was met with some concern from those who questioned the wisdom of the decision at a time when cases were rebounding slightly.The Record\u2019s E-Edition allows you to read the full edition of the paper without leaving your home 24/7.The best way to stay abreast of local news.To subscribe, go to www.sherbrookerecord.com.Click on E-Edition and follow the simple instructions.And then start enjoy The Record for as little as $9.78 plus tx per month.Enjoy The Record online Already a print subscriber?Get the E-Edition free! 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DAVID WINCH By Michael Boriero \u2013 Local Journalism Initiative Reporter North Hatley residents woke up yesterday morning to the sight of orange cones blocking access to the Main Street Bridge for the ?rst time as the town conducts a ?ve-month long reconstruction project.The town has been preparing to tear down and rebuild the bridge for nearly a year.However, the project was a bone of contention from the start because a signi?cant detour will be necessary in order to travel from one side of the river to the other by car.The detour takes people through routes 143 and 108 (Capelton Road), or route 143 and Sherbrooke Road.North Hatley recently held a public consultation about the bridge to give residents a platform to air their grievances.Last night Mayor Michael Page ran North Hatley\u2019s ?rst public council meeting at the community centre since the COVID-19 outbreak.But spots were limited to six residents.The Record was refused entry at the meeting in lieu of keeping spaces available for locals.\u201cNormally, it\u2019s not like we have 50 people coming, we\u2019re anywhere from three, four to maybe 10 people at our council meetings, so the six won\u2019t be all that bad, perhaps a few will be turned away because it\u2019s full,\u201d said Page.When asked about the possibility of more questions and concerns about the bridge, he said it would be unlikely.The bridge consultation already happened, he continued, unless people were out of town, there\u2019s no reason to be surprised by the orange cones.With Quebec\u2019s health and safety measures in place, if residents want to attend a North Hatley town council meeting they will need to reserve a CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 Page 2 Tuesday, August 4, 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: SHOWERS HIGH OF 22 LOW OF 17 WEDNESDAY: SHOWERS HIGH OF 23 LOW OF 213 THURSDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 24 LOW OF 12 FRIDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 26 LOW OF 11 SATURDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS HIGH OF 27 LOW OF 13 Where the light gets in \u2018There is a crack in everything\u2026that\u2019s how the light gets in.\u2019 \u2013 \u2018Anthem\u2019 \u2013 Leonard Cohen Here we sit, the world waiting on updates and changes, perched, legs dangling, from the edges of our couches and car radios, wondering on what is to come, as for so many months now, we have.Except that now, we verge on one of our \u2018New Year\u2019s\u2019 traditions.There have been, since the current format of elementary and high school has existed, not one, but two New Years.One happens traditionally with the clock striking twelve as December 31st of one year rolls into January 1st of the next.And the other New Year is the beginning of school.No matter how you block it off, the calendar years for so many activities, events, timelines, schedules and livelihoods centers around the ?rst days of school \u2013 from Nursery School through to our PhD, something about late August/early September holds its own pre-solstice, its own season, its own weight, its own heartbeat.And the pitter patter of so many feet, of all shapes and sizes.As parents and caregivers, this time often meant quite a series of expenses \u2013 new shoes as the last season\u2019s pairs were often outgrown or used up, a summer of sandals hiding all manner of longer toes and broadened soles, shorts betraying the lengths of pants and jeans.Closets and drawers were examined and emptied.Trusted hand- me-downs were shared.As folks over the years made the rounds with bulging shopping carts, the cash registers rang with delight, a tally of binders and rulers, writing implements and loose leaf, school bags and lunch pails inspected for potential continued use.They still sort of are.Ringing that is.While we might be fewer in the shops, brushing elbows and eyeing French-English dictionaries, consulting bedraggled lists, furrowed over the difference between scienti?c calculators, we\u2019re still somehow trying to have our season of supplies.Some, grown used to the concept of shopping from home avoid making the trek and ?ll a virtual cart, and the ringing is a virtual ping in the outer inner space of the internet, a cart that can never really over?ow or lose a ruler that slides sideways through a slot.But there is a crack in everything.Leonard Cohen said so.In sidewalks, in paint, in foundations and somehow every tick the sec- ond-hand makes seems to leave a sliver behind and a lean towards a new space of light.So that even in the midst of a global pandemic, we observe our New Year\u2019s approach, classrooms taking on a very new look as so much intention and thought pours into from our teachers\u2019 and school staff\u2019s hearts and minds, as they strive to create an atmosphere that is still as conducive to learning as it is to limiting potential contact with what is still out there, a strange ghost among ghosts that we managed to whittle down, and that we stay the course, willing it (COVID-19) to not become this year\u2019s school bully that it was last year.We hope, like other bullies, that it has moved away.That it will grow up.That someone will temper the things inside it that made it so miserable.That it will just go away.Taming is often what bullies need, so that they don\u2019t just move around and carry on, tormenting new people in new towns, and when they lose ground, lose cronies who feed whatever form their power (perceived and real) takes.Discipline is only part of assuming responsibility; compassion is another crucial component, as is teamwork, community, and consistency.Every morning since March, the light has still split the horizon and spilled in, even through clouds.And now, parents and caregivers pour over what they already have, sorting and picking through many things that were half-used from last year, sort what ?ts from what doesn\u2019t, and adds things to school supplies lists that have not been essential back-to-school items on any list that any of us has ever seen.To all those who head back into our schools to administer, manage and teach, and those who have never left, may you experience more kindness, compassion, understanding and have more people listening to gain awareness so we can build community together, than you do those who struggle against the light that lies at the back of every challenge, glowing against the surface.If we take the time to take a few deep breaths and work together, the cracks don\u2019t stand a chance.Happy New Year.We got this.Sheila Quinn Dishpan Hands The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, August 4, 2020 Page 3 Local News The app will also feature an online store for those who want to display their local colours: caps, t-shirts, masks, aprons bearing the ef?gy of the movement will be available for sale.Quebec offers temporary assistance program for performance venues Record Staff As part of the Economic Recovery Plan for the cultural sector, the Minister of Culture and Communications, Nathalie Roy, has set up a new temporary assistance program for performance venues.The program will be managed by the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC).The temporary assistance program for performance venues, which will start on Aug.7, is designed to provide support for the maintenance of a vital network of musical and variety performance venues in Quebec.With a maximum envelope of $6 million, the new temporary assistance program for cultural venues aims to help provide access to venues as decon?nement continues, support venues facing a cash- ?ow crisis and help with the resumption and revival of their activities.There are two categories of venues eligible for the program: Single-pur- pose cultural venues open to the public only when shows are scheduled, and multi-purpose cultural venues that remain open to the public outside of performance programming periods.To be eligible, applicants must have been in operation for at least three years, have carried out ongoing performance activities over the last three years, generate a volume of activity and signi?cant box of?ce or other revenues related to the dissemination of music and variety shows, and have a total capacity of less than 2,500 seats.Agriculture producers\u2019 union launches eat local app Record Staff The Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) has launched an app to provide a user-friendly solution for ?nding fresh, local products.The new tool, called \u2018Mangeons local plus que jamais!\u2019 will make it easy to ?nd farms, markets and producers in Quebec that sell directly to the public.It will allow users to create circuits to buy supplies close to home or plan a gourmet trip to discover the attractions of a region.The application is the natural continuation of the movement of the same name launched last April, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.At that time, the UPA put some 1,000 producers\u2019 contact information on the Le Panier Bleu platform and broadcast 50 video testimonials on social networks, inviting consumers to visit Quebec farms.The \u2018Mangeons local plus que jamais!\u2019 application will enhance the user experience with more complete fact sheets and many other features.Users will be able to activate their device\u2019s geolocation feature to ?nd producers in their vicinity, designate their favourite places and create personalized tours by car or bicycle.After their visit, they will be invited to leave a comment about the producers they met.By browsing the blog articles, they will learn more about the agri-food sector and the agri-tourism speci?cities of the different regions of Quebec.Recipes or tips on food conservation and processing will also be on the menu.In addition, noti?cations will help keep up to date with the harvest calendar based on when different local crops are in season.The app will also feature an online store for those who want to display their local colours: caps, t-shirts, masks, aprons bearing the ef?gy of the movement will be available for sale.Many producers have already registered and several more will be added soon.The application can be downloaded right now on Google Play and will soon be available in the App Store as well.In addition, the Web version will be available within a week at man- geonslocal.upa.qc.ca.In a press release, Marcel Groleau, President General of the UPA pointed out that this very special year, \u201chas allowed us to realize the importance of local agri-food chains.As the months went by, we saw Quebecers\u2019 enthusiasm for consuming local products grow.The UPA is pleased to have been able to bring together a multitude of partners from various sectors around this unifying project, a sign that this initiative was timely.\u201d CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 But Arruda said people are much more likely to hug or ignore physical distancing rules at small private parties than at the opera or a large concert hall.\u201cWe really think that in a space large enough to have 250 persons who can go to a show, sit in a chair separated by 1.5 metres, I think the risk there is very acceptable compared to a party of 30 people,\u2019\u2019 he said.Health Minister Christian Dube stressed that the new rules applied in \u201cauditoriums, not assembly locations,\u2019\u2019 where distancing can be maintained.Meanwhile, Quebec reported another 123 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours as well as two more deaths.Hospitalizations remained stable at 172, while the number of people in intensive care increased by one to 18.Quebec has recorded 59,722 infections since the pandemic began, with 5,683 deaths.In the Estrie region, 16 new cases were reported over the weekend (Six on Friday, Three on Saturday and Seven on Sunday), and one new cases was reported in the last 24 hours bringing the local total to 1,061 con?rmed cases.Dube challenged Quebecers to work together to reduce the number of active cases in the province before the start of a potential second wave.\u201cLets remain vigilant,\u2019\u2019 he said.\u201cI think we can improve, and in conclusion I would like to reduce the number of daily cases we can see in the next weeks to make sure we are ready to start the second wave with a lower number.\u2019\u2019 He also asked travellers who are returning home after Quebec\u2019s two-week construction holiday to get tested if they found themselves in any risky situations.New 250- person public gathering CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 spot.Page said his of?ce will also continue to post a video of the meeting on the town\u2019s website.\u201cI think as long as we\u2019re in Covid, because there are people that will choose to not come because they don\u2019t want to put themselves at risk, I think it\u2019s only fair to offer that downloaded version of it,\u201d he said, adding that this is done to maintain physical distance.Other towns are following similar paths.Ayer\u2019s Cliff council posts audio of its town meetings on their website.They also held their ?rst public meeting last night at the local community centre.The rules are slighty different, though, as the limit is 10 people.It works on a ?rst come, ?rst served basis, too, and it\u2019s open to any interested parties.Stanstead is limited to eight people and it\u2019s also open to anybody interested in attending a town meeting.\u201cThe last meeting we had two or three people, so usually we have that, sometimes four, if it wasn\u2019t for [COVID-19] we have about 20 places, but with this we only have eight places,\u201d said Stanstead Mayor Philip Dutil.The city posts a recording of the meeting on its website the following day, according to Dutil.He adds that if this continues much longer they will need to upgrade their online platform to support more audio and video.North Hatley Page 4 Tuesday, August 4, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Hope for the best, plan for the worst I woke up this morning with a feeling of foreboding.So unlike me! But maybe part of my \u201chope for the best, plan for the worst\u201d mantra.A quick review of my global/local landscape brought forth these facts: \u2022 National Q2 results show the steepest quarterly declines in the value of output in country after country \u2013 including the United States and Canada.\u2022 Even where there have been huge bounce-backs of employment and production, no one is near where they were pre-pandemic.In Canada, for example, weekly shipments by rail of chemicals, forest products, metals and minerals are down at least 15 per cent from last year\u2019s level.Seated customers in restaurants in Quebec are still down 71 per cent from last year.Daily new job postings are down 22 per cent from last year.\u2022 Political and economic unrest in the United States is looking to be more of an issue for Canada.Although totally out of our control, it\u2019s worth noting that their Congress has (as of this weekend) failed to renew the emergency support of American people and businesses.It will not help our recovery if our neighbors south of the border cannot work, earn and spend.While Canada has its share of situations that need improving, it does not have an authoritarian president bent on delegitimizing democracy and it does have a government that understands that broad ?scal support is going to be required for a while yet.This review led me to begin an appraisal of my ?nancial landscape - no need to dwell on the details of personal ?nance nightmares\u2014 we all need to be aware that things won\u2019t always go exactly as planned.No matter how old or young you are, if you have any assets that you value, whether a bike, job, car, house, portfolio, it\u2019s a good idea to check out how secure they are, how much they can help you in times of need and whether they need tweaking.So, in the time of COVID-19, the ?rst thing to check out is whether you are eligible for any of the ?nancial support programs in the Canadian government Economic Response Plan.The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (https:// www.canada.ca/en/financial-consum- er-agency/services/covid-19-manag- ing-?nancial-health.html ) has everything you need to know including how to apply.Mark on your calendar that your 2019 income taxes are due in September \u2013 the last thing you need is to pay a late-?ling penalty.Hopefully, you already have an emergency fund of 3 to 6 months\u2019 living expenses.If you don\u2019t, promise yourself you\u2019ll build one as soon as possible.If you are seriously short of money, there are several areas to investigate: if you have a Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) an RRSP or RRIF, take money out of the TFSA ?rst as there are no tax consequences.Talk to your bank if you own a home \u2013 you may be able to get a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC).If you have credit card debt, make another promise to yourself that you\u2019ll get rid of it ASAP.It\u2019s the most expensive debt you can have and should never be used except for buying something on sale and paying it off the following month.Say you have a $3,000 outstanding bill on which you pay the minimum each month.It will take you more than 4 years to pay it off and you\u2019ll be paying an additional $1,600 in interest.If you have an investment portfolio that you\u2019re living on, or for your retirement, evaluate it from the standpoint of preserving your capital.The stock market is very volatile and could fall precipitously or continue to rise as it has been doing.Make sure whatever money you need in the short term is available and/or that you have suf?- cient years to make up what might be lost in a downturn.Financial institutions have been warning us that there are a lot of scam artists trying to defraud us.Make sure you never click on links or attachments in unsolicited or suspicious emails or give out your personal or ?nancial information by phone, email or text.And it\u2019s a good idea to enter your ?nancial institution\u2019s website address into your browser yourself when banking online.More to come.Dian Cohen is an economist and a founding organizer of the Massawippi Valley Health Centre.Cohendian560@gmail.com Dian Cohen COURTESY New Director of the Fire and Civil Security Service in Potton The Municipality of the Township of Potton is pleased to introduce JAMES BOUTHILLIER, the new Director and Preventionist for Pot- ton\u2019s Fire and Civil Safety Department.James left a position as the Fire Prevention Technician with the MRC in Coati- cook to take the job in Potton.Bouth- illier also acts as the Fire Department Operations Captain in Eastman.\u201cI have an inner passion for wanting help people,\u201d shares James.\u201cThis is one of the reasons I chose to become a ?re?ghter.\u201d Bouthillier also stresses the his respect and pride in the team spirit that reigns within the ?re?ght- ers team and the necessity to keep that spirit at the forefront of actions taken and in best serving the community assuring safety and the wellbeing of its citizens.As many ?re?ghters will tell you, the ?re department functions as a \u201cfamily\u201d unit and this is something James is looking forward to as he gets acquainted with the team in Potton.James makes his home in East Bolton where he is the father of two young children ages 4 and 2.In his spare time he enjoys ?shing and hunting.As a young father, the importance of keeping citizens and communities safe has become an even greater priority.James has already started making links in the community and each week brings new connections and opportunities to collaborate with others.In the midst of the Covid Pandemic there have been many safety precautions implemented in the roles of ?rst respond- ers, ?remen and prevention work.James hopes to be a great resource for the community and to provide information and support as needed.Potton and adjacent communities extend a warm welcome to James and all are looking forward to working with him.To ?nd out more about James or for information in regard to the Municipality of Potton visit www.potton.ca Mable Hastings The Scoop COURTESY The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, August 4, 2020 Page 5 SQ setting up command post in Bury to investigate suspicious ?res Record Staff The Sûreté du Québec will establish a temporary command post in Bury on Aug.4 as part of an investigation into the recent ?res in the municipality.Since May 18 there have been six ?res in town.Citizens wishing to meet with police of?cers are invited to report to the mobile command post on Tuesday, Aug.4 in the Bury municipal parking lot at 569 Main Street.Of?cers will be on site from 10:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m.If citizens prefer not to go to the command post in person, any information can be transmitted to the Central Criminal Information Of?ce of the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) at 1 800 659- 4264.The ?rst ?re of the summer in Bury completely destroyed a home at 856 McIver Street on May 18.The ?re department had initially closed the ?le, but when a second ?re broke out ten days later at 621 McIver, the circumstances were deemed suspicious and the cause undetermined.The investigation was transferred to the SQ and of?- cers began a thorough investigation of the two McIver Street ?res.The plot thickened when the ?re at the house at 621 McIver, which was quickly brought under control by ?re- ?ghters on May 28, caught ?re a second time and burned to the ground two days later making it the third ?re in under two weeks.The fourth ?re in Bury on happened on the night of Sunday, May 31, this time at the canteen building in Memorial Park along the village\u2019s Main Street.SQ ?re investigators were back in Bury on June 13 after a ?re destroyed a shed behind Pope Memorial Elementary School.The sixth and most recent ?re happened overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday (July 28, 28) on Stokes Street.All of the ?res have taken place in the early hours of the morning in unoccupied buildings.RECORD ARCHIVES RECORD ARCHIVES Funding available for reno projects in Sherbrooke and Coaticook MRC Record Staff MNA for Saint-François, Geneviève Hébert, announced that ?nancial assistance in the amount of $706,500 from the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l\u2019Habitation will be made available to the City of Sherbrooke and the Coaticook MRC under the RénoRégion and Rénovation Québec programs.An amount of $598,500 is earmarked for Sherbrooke under the Rénovation Québec program.An amount of $48,000 will be made available to the Coaticook MRC and an amount of $60,000 to the City of Sherbrooke under the RénoRégion program.The ?nancing is available until March 31, 2021 through the Société d\u2019habitation du Québec.Rénovation Québec aims to stimulate the revitalization of run-down residential areas.Participating cities can provide ?nancial assistance to building owners wishing to carry out residential renovation projects for low-in- come households or various types of housing-related interventions.The objective of the RénoRégion program is to provide ?nancial assistance to low- and modest-income homeowners living in rural areas to carry out work to correct major defects in their homes.\u201cIt is important to us that Quebec households be able to live in affordable, adequate housing that meets their needs,\u201d explained Hébert in a press release.\u201cThat is why our government is investing in housing improvement programs that contribute to economic recovery,\u201d she said.The details of the programs and the admissibility criteria are available on the government of Quebec website by searching RénoRégion and Rénovation Québec.New online directory for cancer resources in Quebec Record Staff The Quebec Cancer Foundation has launched a directory of online resources for people affected by cancer.Intended for the entire Quebec population and the health network, the directory lists more than 2,200 resources available across the province.The needs of people affected by cancer and their loved ones are immense.The Quebec Cancer Foundation, working with those in need of support for 40 years, is aware of the realities they face and, in some cases, the limited access to resources near them.The new web version of its directory brings together oncology resources gathered for over 25 years to meet the needs of its clientele seven days a week, 24 hours a day.Because cancer never takes a break.The directory has nine categories of resources, ranging from complementary therapies, breast and hair prostheses, to palliative care, home help, transportation or mutual aid and support.Whether they are looking for a certi- ?ed oncology yoga teacher in Val-d\u2019Or or home help in La Tuque, people with cancer will be able to ?nd contact information for oncology organizations or resource people near their home or place of treatment.The Foundation\u2019s Cancer Information Services are always available to help by calling 1 800 363-0063.The librarians and experienced oncology nurses at Info-cancer Services also offer free and con?dential answers, advice, listening and comfort to people with cancer and their loved ones.\u201cThe Quebec Cancer Foundation proves once again that it is always a little closer to the world by delivering a tool that responds to the concrete needs of those facing cancer, regardless of their history, their region, their age.\u201d explained Marco Décelles, Executive Director of the Quebec Cancer Foundation in a press release.\u201cLast June, we unveiled our strategic plan 2020-2022, called Being Closer to the World, in which we reaf?rmed our desire to offer greater accessibility to our services.I think we can say we kept our promise,\u201d he continued.Visit the Fondation québécoise du cancer\u2019s online resource directory and share it with those around you: services.fqc.qc.ca. Page 6 Tuesday, August 4, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record EDITORIAL As Craig put it at one point, \u201cIf a fraction of what we\u2019ve heard over the past four weeks was true, published in media, or shared by various politicians, our faces would go pale.\u201d 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 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email your letters to newsroom@ sherbrookerecord.com.Preference is given to writers from the Eastern Townships.Beware the righteous By Kyl Chhatwal I don\u2019t know if the name Kielburger means much to Quebecers.In English Canada, it certainly carries weight.Growing up in Ontario in the 1990s, I heard the name and origin story of Craig Kielburger often, this dazzling 12-year-old wunderkind, who sin- glehandedly (well, with the help of his older brother, Marc) launched a charity, \u201cFree the Children\u201d (eventually becoming \u201cWE\u201d) that has been the cause of so much good in the world.Whatever results from this national scandal engul?ng the Kielburgers, WE Charity, the Liberal Party, and Prime Minister Trudeau, it\u2019s worth remembering that a sincere desire to do good was at least where this whole unsightly saga began.Where it ends, however, is a different story.To recap: the scandal began when the Trudeau government granted WE a juicy contract to administer a student volunteer program worth about $1 billion.WE was the only organization considered.Then it was revealed that the Prime Minister\u2019s mother, brother and wife collectively received hundreds of thousands of dollars in speaking engagements from WE.Ouch.The charity also has uncomfortably close ties to Finance Minister Bill Morneau, whose daughter works at WE, and who was gifted a Kenya trip by the charity worth upwards of $40,000.Cue political ?restorm.Of course, most people out for blood here are more interested in the Liberals and Trudeau himself, than the Kielburgers.Still, the virtuous brothers are also coming under a great deal of scrutiny\u2014 and for good reason.As I write this, the Prime Minister is testifying in front of a Parliamentary Committee on the WE scandal.But let\u2019s not focus on Liberal wrongdoing here.Let\u2019s look instead at WE and the Kielburgers themselves, and the mysterious forces that make noble people do startlingly ignoble things.*** Last Tuesday, the Kielburgers were grilled by the same Parliamentary Committee that the Prime Minister is now facing.They came off as polished, well-briefed, and often, as one commentator noted, \u201ca little too clever by half.\u201d The still-young and vibrant brothers maintained, throughout their testimony, an air of baf?ed innocence, an almost righteous bemusement that all these testy opposition politicians would try and frame matters so negatively.As Craig put it at one point, \u201cIf a fraction of what we\u2019ve heard over the past four weeks was true, published in media, or shared by various politicians, our faces would go pale.\u201d He said this while sharing a knowing smile (snicker?) with brother Marc.Yet this \u201cWho, me?\u201d pose\u2014this befuddled wonder that anyone could possibly doubt their virtue\u2014feels a bit strained, considering that WE has been accused of dirty dealings before.Since as early as 2009, employees were writing lengthy testimonials on the dysfunctional work culture at WE, where young idealistic people are guilt-tripped into working long hours for little pay, on the repeated and dubious mantra that they are \u201cchanging the world.\u201d On CBC radio, a former employee recently alleged that decisions regarding where WE operates in the world are often driven not by the actual needs of host countries, but by the speci?c agenda of corporate donors.For example, projects were apparently launched in countries where Virgin Airlines\u2014a WE mega-donor\u2014of- fered ?ights.(Part of WE\u2019s complicated corporate structure includes a for-prof- it arm, \u201cME to WE,\u201d that essentially hawks \u201cvoluntourism\u201d trips to young idealistic accolytes.The implication here is that Virgin and WE had an informal quid pro quo arrangement: corporate funding in exchange for a ready supply of young ?yers.) The charity also has a long and nasty history of aggressively defending the righteousness of its brand.Reports have surfaced of workers being paid to manipulate Google algorithms to bury negative press on WE.Some reporters who wrote negative WE stories have even alleged that the charity hired private investigators to stalk them and their families, including trailing their children to school.On Tuesday, when asked about this ?nal, shocking allegation, the Kiel- burgers gave a practiced non-answer, neither admitting nor denying it\u2014 which certainly tells you something.*** The young and attractive Kielburg- ers cut a very different ?gure than someone like, say, Donald Trump.That said, in their testimony, they employed a lot of Trumpisms.They blamed the media for unfair coverage.They blamed everyone (other than themselves) for the situation WE ?nds itself in.Finally, they devoted a great deal of time and words to self-pity.Yet, as with Trump, the brothers suffer from a dangerous side-effect of righteous thinking and self-regard: how it stunts the capacity for self-crit- icism, the ability to see fault in anything one does.For at least a decade, the Kielburg- ers have been receiving the message that many things are wrong with their charity, however noble and righteous its beginnings.Have they made an effort to right these wrongs?And more importantly, will they now? The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, August 4, 2020 Page 7 Local Sports Phoenix sophomore wants to inspire future Indigenous hockey players By Michael Boriero \u2013 Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Israel Mianscum was left speechless last week when he watched Edmonton Oilers defenseman Ethan Bear sporting a name bar in Cree syllabics during a National Hockey League (NHL) exhibition game.\u201cIt meant a lot to see him on a stage like that, especially that there aren\u2019t many Cree players in the NHL and to just wear his name and represent who he is, words can\u2019t describe what it meant to me,\u201d Mianscum said in a phone interview with The Record.The 17-year-old plays for the Sherbrooke Phoenix in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.The Phoenix selected him 10th overall in the QM- JHL draft in 2019.The young forward is also born and raised in Mistissini, a Cree community of around 4,000 people.\u201cGrowing up it\u2019s really hard to play hockey here because you\u2019re so limited from everything and like just to lead the way and doing that was just amazing to see,\u201d he said, adding that it was a positive step forward for hockey in general.Mianscum, who is ?ve years younger than Bear, added that he knew about the Oilers player before he made it to the highest level.He said that Bear\u2019s actions on the ice have inspired him to continue his pursuit to crack an NHL roster.There are only a handful of professional Indigenous hockey players and if Mianscum were to ever be drafted into the NHL, he\u2019d become the ?rst Quebec Cree player in the league.He also wants to forge a path for kids growing up in Indigenous communities.With the COVID-19 pandemic ending Sherbrooke\u2019s season in March, Mianscum returned to his hometown in Northern Quebec.He said he kept busy through Zoom training sessions, but he also focused on spending some quality time with his family.\u201cI\u2019m really happy that I\u2019m getting time with my family because during the season I don\u2019t get much time with them,\u201d he said.\u201cIt\u2019s almost like a refresh for me because I got to do stuff I used to do before, like go ?shing, hunting, and spend time at the cottage.\u201d Mianscum added that he is diligently preparing for the upcoming campaign.Sherbrooke was the best team in the QMJHL last season.And with several veterans departing in 2020, he ?gures to see a more prominent role in the lineup.But he understands that he\u2019ll need to earn his minutes.Along with online video training, Mianscum has been staying ?t at his home gym and sharpening his skills on the local ice rink.He also plans to join other Q players in Drummondville mid-August for practice.\u201cYou have to work so hard during the summer and stay so focused and that\u2019s what I did this summer,\u201d said Mianscum.\u201cI have no worries going into the season, I\u2019m just excited that hockey is back again and I\u2019m really excited to be with the guys.\u201d PHOTO CREDIT: VINCENT L.-ROUSSEAU, PHŒNIX SHERBROOKE Page 8 Tuesday, August 4, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Death In Memoriam 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 - 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In loving memory of a dear Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather who passed away 20 years ago on August 4, 2000.We miss you Dad And all the talks we had.We remember you voice of stories old; Your smile and strong hands to hold.We still feel your guidance and protective love; With Mother, you watch from heaven above.Deeply missed, THE FAMILY TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 Today is the 217th day of 2020 and the 46th day of summer.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1914, Germany invaded Belgium, prompting Great Britain to declare war on Germany.In 1944, the Gestapo arrested diarist Anne Frank and the other inhabitants of the \u201cSecret Annex\u201d in Amsterdam.In 1977, President Jimmy Carter signed legislation establishing the Department of Energy.In 1993, two Los Angeles police of?cers were sentenced to 30 months in prison for violating motorist Rodney King\u2019s civil rights.In 2019, nine people were killed and 26 were injured in a mass shooting outside a bar in Dayton, Ohio.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822), poet; Louis Vuitton (1821-1892), fashion designer; Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (1900- 2002), queen consort of the United Kingdom; Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), musician; Billy Bob Thornton (1955- ), director/actor; Barack Obama (1961- ), 44th U.S.president; Roger Clemens (1962- ), baseball player; Dennis Lehane (1965- ), author; Daniel Dae Kim (1968- ), actor; Jeff Gordon (1971- ), race car driver/announcer; Kurt Busch (1978- ), race car driver; Meghan Markle (1981- ), actress/Duchess of Sussex; Greta Gerwig (1983- ), ?lmmaker.TODAY\u2019S FACT: \u201cPoor Little Fool\u201d by Ricky Nelson was the No.1 song on the ?rst Billboard Hot 100 chart, published on this day in 1958.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 2007, 32-year- old Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees became the youngest player ever to hit 500 career home runs.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cThe best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something.Don\u2019t wait for good things to happen to you.If you go out and make some good things happen, you will ?ll the world with hope, you will ?ll yourself with hope.\u201d - Barack Obama TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 7 - Cy Young Awards won by pitcher Roger Clemens, the most in MLB history.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between full moon (Aug.3) and last quarter moon (Aug.11).Datebook ASK THE DOCTORS By Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D.Dear Doctor: I had a coronavirus test, and it was negative.Then I had the antibody test, and I was surprised when it came back positive because I hadn\u2019t been sick.How do these coronavirus tests work?Are they accurate?Dear Reader: There are two testing goals related to SARS-CoV-2, the coro- navirus that causes COVID-19.One is to learn whether or not you are currently infected.The other is to see whether or not you have been infected in the past.By far, the most common test being conducted at this time is for the coro- navirus itself.This involves the use of a nasal swab, which is a long, thin stick with soft brushlike material on the tip.The swab is carefully inserted deep into the nose, to the passageway that connects to the back of the throat.(It\u2019s uncomfortable, but not painful.) The goal is to gather a sample that includes cells and secretions from the back of the throat and from all along the length of the nose.Although there\u2019s a less-in- vasive COVID-19 test that relies on just a throat swab, similar to the test used for strep throat, it\u2019s not considered to be as accurate as the nasal swab.A newly developed saliva test, which requires just a sample of spit and returns a result within 30 minutes, has been submitted for regulatory review.Each of these tests look for genetic markers speci?c to SARS-CoV-2.Meanwhile, on July 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the development of a single test able to diagnose in?uenzas A and B as well as the novel coronavirus.When you become sick with a virus, the immune system sends specialized proteins known as antibodies to mount an attack.Since antibodies are specific to the invader they are ?ghting, it\u2019s often possible to identify when someone\u2019s immune system has fought off a particular pathogen.It usually takes at least one week, and can take up to three weeks or longer, for the body to develop antibodies.Although it\u2019s rare, despite being infected by a pathogen, some people don\u2019t develop antibodies at all.An antibody test is performed by screening a blood sample for speci?c markers of the antibody in question.Unfortunately, in the case of the novel coronavirus, the accuracy of these tests is in question.The CDC has found that up to half of antibody test results may be inaccurate, giving either a false positive or a false negative.A recent study examined 40 different types of antibody tests and found a wide disparity in their accuracy.The researchers suggested that until these tests are improved, people should not rely on the results.As for having antibodies to SARS- CoV-2 despite not having been physically ill, that\u2019s entirely possible.A hallmark of this virus is that some people, despite being infected, don\u2019t develop symptoms.However, they can still pass along the virus, which is known as asymptomatic transmission.That\u2019s why, in order to protect the people around us, it\u2019s so important for each of us to wear a face covering in public, social distance and wash our hands.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.COVID-19 antibody tests not yet reliable By Danny Seo When choosing an eco-friendly candle to burn in your home, it\u2019s always best to look for non- paraf?n wax candles like soy, beeswax and coconut.But the wick itself is important, too.Though metal wicks are less common than they used to be, make sure your wick is metal- free; you can feel it with your ?ngers, since the metal can be woven into the wick ?bers.Also consider a wick that contains no cotton.New candles use a strip of wood, which crackles like a real ?replace and doesn\u2019t produce any soot or ash when lit.Do Just One Thing The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, August 4, 2020 Page 9 Dear Annie TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 Dear Annie: I have been with my husband for 23 years now, married for the last eight.A year ago, I found out that my husband had been communicating with an old high school girlfriend without my knowledge.They ran into each other seven years ago and had been talking daily.He used his work phone so I wouldn\u2019t be able to suspect anything.She knew he was married, and that we have ?ve kids.He\u2019s accepted responsibility and has said he understands it is a form of cheating.He\u2019s apologized and says he has no romantic feelings for this woman.They were just friends.I called her one day to ask if she had feelings for my husband.She said she did not.A year later, I still don\u2019t trust my husband.I feel insecure and think maybe there\u2019s something missing from our marriage that this woman provided for him.I just can\u2019t get over the betrayal.The people I have spoken with say it\u2019s not worth ending our marriage over.But I can\u2019t let it go.I\u2019ve always believed cheating is a deal breaker, and that\u2019s exactly what he\u2019s done to me.I love my husband very much, but I don\u2019t think I can get past his emotional affair.Am I overreacting by considering ending my marriage for this?- Hurt and Confused Dear Hurt and Confused: It\u2019s time to examine your feelings about yourself and your marriage.It is understandable that you are hurt by what your husband did.However, he has apologized for it and stopped his relationship with her for you.Now, it is up to you to forgive.Forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself.It gives strength to move on.Though you can\u2019t change the past or go back to the same marriage you once had, you can decide what you\u2019d like your marriage to look like from this point forward.Seek the help of a professional counselor to support you in working through this hurt and anger, and then consider marriage counseling.Dear Annie: Recently, I read a letter in your column from a single mom who took offense at the term \u201cbroken home.\u201d My comment isn\u2019t about the letter but your reply: \u201cThere is nothing broken about a single mom.\u201d You should have added \u201csingle dad\u201d to your reply.My son is one of many single dads who are raising children with no partner.His wife died suddenly when their son was 13 months old, and he has had to navigate day care and all the other daily struggles of raising a child while working a minimum-wage job and not having family nearby to help him.He is doing a wonderful job, and I am sure those other single dads out there are as well.I don\u2019t think they get the sympathy or credit that moms do, and both of them deserve it.Raising a child is dif?cult work, so here\u2019s a letter of gratitude to all moms and dads, whether single or partnered.- Including Dads Dear Including Dads: Thank you for pointing this out.There are many wonderful single dads doing great jobs in raising their children, and you\u2019re right; they very often don\u2019t get the credit they deserve.Dear Annie: My letter about how to deal with my wife about getting a second dog made it in your column.I never in my wildest dreams ever thought it would! This is a nightmare right out of a TV sitcom whereby the husband does something stupid that publicly humiliates his wife, and their neighbors and friends are privy to the inner workings (or nonworkings) of their marriage.This is not your fault at all; I\u2019m the one who was stupid enough to write.As of this writing, she has not seen the column, nor have any of her friends.By the way, we live in a small town and my wife has a very visible job.I cannot tell you how much trouble I am in if she ?nds out.She will hate me forever.I have done many things to cause her frustration over the years; public humiliation may be that which causes irreparable harm.She\u2019s already had to put up with numerous health problems and ?nancial problems and other problems.I\u2019m in so much trouble.What do I do?- Caught Writing to Dear Annie Dear Caught Writing: You might be digging yourself into an even bigger hole than your new puppy could dig in your backyard.Now, let\u2019s get you out of the hole.First of all, it\u2019s never wrong to ask for help.If your wife sees your letter and is upset with your writing to me, then share how you wanted to gain perspective as to why she didn\u2019t want a second dog and wanted to be understood for your needs.Seeking advice and support is admirable, not embarrassing.Consider sharing the letter with your wife directly.It\u2019s better to have the news come from you than from a friend or neighbor.She\u2019ll learn just how much getting a second dog means to you, and you\u2019ll get to hear her reaction to the letter, not just what you fear she\u2019ll say.Once you both fall in love with your new furry addition to your family, you might look back at these letters fondly.Best of luck! Dear Annie: Our neighbor, friend and co-worker has a green thumb and a wonderful, bountiful garden.The garden produces more than she can ever use, and so, each week during the summer, we are presented with squash, kale and peppers.It is more than I can use either, but I do not want to cause hurt feelings.What is the right response to the generosity of someone I do not want to offend?She gives me more than I could use, even if I were a good cook, which I am not, by the way! - Summer\u2019s Abundance Dear Summer\u2019s Abundance: Sounds delicious.What a lovely neighbor.The correct response is to continue to show her gratitude and appreciation.If you can\u2019t eat and use all of the vegetables, then you have two choices.You can politely tell her exactly that - that you really only use about half of her produce.Or you can give away the produce to friends and family.Eating vegetables fresh from the garden is very healthy.I\u2019m sure you can ?nd friends who would appreciate the fresh produce.That way, you are paying your neighbor\u2019s kindness forward.\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.Her tender cheeks were rosy, Her stubby nose was red, Her soft brown eyes were starry; She should have been in bed.We walked down to the corner, There wasn\u2019t any fuss, As we waited several minutes, Then got aboard a bus.Her eyes were bright and eager, Her bow lips curved in smile, As each new person entered, And walked along the aisle.She really looked a picture, We were feeling rather proud, Then as a sort of climax, She said \u201cDa Da\u201d right out loud.I always will remember The pride we could not hide, When my wife and I took Elsie, On her ?rst bus ride.George L.Loke, 15-11-42 Note: I found this poem written by my father.It is so sweet.- Elsie Linholm Elsie\u2019s First Bus Ride Page 10 Tuesday, August 4, 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, August 4, 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 290 Articles for Sale Make your classi- add a photo for $10.per day.Deadline: 2 days before publication.Drop by our of- Knowlton.819-569- com 275 Antiques WE BUY from the past for the future, one item or a household, attic or basement, shed or ga- give us a call.819- 837-2680.SALES REPRESENTATIVES The Record is looking for dynamic, motivated sales representatives to join its sales team.We offer \u2022 Competitive salary \u2022 Established clients \u2022 Flexible hours Job Requirements \u2022 Maintain current customer accounts and relationships \u2022 Grow an established customer base \u2022 Work as part of a sales team on special projects \u2022 Be creative and innovative to ensure client satisfaction Interested candidates should send a letter outlining their interest and experience to Jesse Bryant, Sales Manager jbryant@sherbrookerecord.com Don\u2019t miss your opportunity to join an amazing team! 001 Property for Sale Make your classi- add a photo for $10.per day.Deadline: 2 days before publication.819-569-9525.- 036 Summer rentals SUMMER COTTAGE at the Nar- - phremagog.Sleeps 8, air conditioning, washer and dryer.Available now.Call 819-876-2429.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% project.Toll-Free 1-877-358-3023.425 Business Opportunities People adhere to gluten-free diets for various reasons.Individuals with Celiac disease have to avoid gluten because they have a form of gluten intolerance that results in severe gastrointestinal distress if they consume it.However, others avoid gluten, which is a protein found in all kinds of wheat, including barley, rye, triticale, rye, and wheat hybrids, because they\u2019re simply allergic to wheat.Some have intolerances that are not exactly allergies or Celiac disease, but can make it dif?cult to digest gluten.Whole grains, which have all of the parts of the original kernel \u2014 bran, germ and endosperm \u2014 in the original proportions, help a person to feel full longer, can help keep digestion regular and also may help the body from absorbing \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol.They also may lower triglyceride levels, which are a major contributor to heart disease.Whole grains also can help people maintain healthy weights.Just because a person is following a gluten-free diet does not mean he or she needs to avoid all grains, particularly whole grains that are so essential for good health.Most grains are gluten-free and can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.\u2022 Amaranth: Amaranth is a tall plant and a few varieties are grown as a food source.It is considered a pseudocereal and is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids, which is close to double the amount found in rice and corn.\u2022 Buckwheat: Buckwheat is a good source of protein, ?ber, phosphorous, and the B vitamin ribo?avin.It also contains all of the nine essential amino acids that humans do not produce naturally and must consume through food.\u2022 Corn: Corn products are gluten-free and can be consumed in many forms, whether whole kernel, ground into cornmeal or cornstarch, and formed into chips or tortillas.Corn is baked into breads as well.The Whole Grain Council says recent studies have found that corn has naturally high levels of resistant starch that may be especially good at making people feel full longer.\u2022 Oats: Oats are inherently gluten-free, but quite often they are contaminated with wheat while growing or being processed.So it\u2019s essential to ?nd products that contain pure oats only.\u2022 Quinoa: This grain is native to the Andean region of South America.Another complete protein, quinoa has high amounts of other nutrients, such as potassium, that helps control blood pressure.It also is rich in antioxidants.\u2022 Rice: Rice provides about half the calories for nearly half of the world\u2019s population, particularly in Asia and South America.Rice can be nutritious, particularly brown rice.Just one cup of cooked brown rice also provides 88 percent of daily need for manganese, a mineral that helps the body digest fats and get the most from proteins and carbohydrates.Going gluten-free is a choice or a necessity.People can continue to enjoy many whole grains even if they are on a gluten-free diet.(Metro Creative) Enjoy whole grains, even on a gluten-free diet WORDS: ALLERGIES BLURRY CARE CATARACT CONTACTS CORNEA DEBRIS DILATED DOCTOR DOMINANT FLASHING FLOATERS GLASSES ITCHY MACULA OPHTHALMOLOGIST OPTOMETRIST PAIN PUPIL READING REDNESS RETINA SIGHT VITREOUS Go grocery sho pping with diet itians.When you choos e products with t he Health Check symbol, it's like s hopping with the Heart and Stroke Foundation\u2019s diet itians, who evalu ate every particip ating product ba sed on Canada's Food Guide.www.healthche ck.org Page 12 Tuesday, August 4, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Your Birthday TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 It\u2019s better to have a say in what transpires than to count on others to do anything for you.Details, honesty and integrity will matter if you plan to win over the popular vote among your peers this year.Love and romance will enhance your life.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - Don\u2019t worry about what others decide to do; do what works best for you, and carry on until you reach your destination.Romance is on the rise.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - Before you engage in something new, get details in writing.You may want to revise an offer for your protection.Work diligently to improve your skills or a service you plan to present.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Find a quiet space where you can evaluate what\u2019s happening.Once you clear your head, you\u2019ll come up with a suggestion that addresses everyone\u2019s concerns.Love is in the stars.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - Put together an agreement that is enticing and fair for everyone involved.Don\u2019t take anything or anyone for granted.Pay attention to detail.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Clear the air, and you\u2019ll feel better about your next move.Miscommunication will give someone a chance to take advantage of you.A point-by-point assessment is favored.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Someone will scrutinize your work before it\u2019s approved, so leave no room for error.A domestic change will be dependent on how well you get along with the people who share your space.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Be open to suggestions when making plans that will in?uence the way you live.A makeover will give you the pick-me-up you need.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - A change to the way you earn your living may be daunting, but it will also have bene?ts.Look on the bright side, and make the most of whatever situation you face.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - The changes that happen at work and home need to be well-thought-out if you are going to come out ahead.Take nothing for granted, and don\u2019t share your plans prematurely.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Stay focused on what matters most.Play by the rules, and make sure you have all your paperwork in order.You have plenty to gain if you are honest and well-prepared.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Manipulate your skills to suit the changes going on in the workforce.Don\u2019t be fooled by someone offering empty promises.Set your sights on what works best for you.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Follow your heart, look over every detail and you\u2019ll come up with a plan that leads to a better position.Don\u2019t let change upset you; make it work for you.TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 Bridge ignores race and religion By Phillip Alder There have been numerous examples throughout history of world leaders forcing their subjects to wage wars that they had no desire to ?ght, often on the basis of religion.Bridge players, though, do not care about the race or religion of an opponent; they only want to know about the bidding and carding methods that they employ.Bridge featured the ?rst international match in any sport between Egypt and Israel.It took place during the 1980 World Team Olympiad in Valkenburg, the Netherlands.(That tournament was plagued by protests against South Africa\u2019s participation.) Although Israel won narrowly, Egypt gained on this deal from the historic encounter.At both tables, the defense against three no-trump began with a spade to East\u2019s ace and a spade to South\u2019s king.For Israel, Julian Frydrich played a heart, West winning with his king and clearing the spades.In search of his ninth trick, declarer tried the club ?nesse and went down two.Samih Khalil from Cairo played as if he could see through the backs of the cards.He took two diamond tricks ending in the dummy, cashed the spade queen, then played off his other three diamond winners, bringing everyone down to ?ve cards.When West kept the spade 10, the heart ace-king and the club king-jack, Samih exited with a heart.West was endplayed, forced to lead a club into declarer\u2019s ace-queen at trick 12.I know Samih well, having coached the Egyptian world championship team in 1989.If West had discarded two clubs, blanking his king, I\u2019m con?dent Samih would have gotten it right, cashing the club ace."]