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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 Quebec records increase in employment rate in July Page 5 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Monday, August 10, 2020 Quebec offers support for Lebanon after disaster in Beirut Quebec on the cusp of a second wave, but unlikely to re-enter lockdown Record Staff Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Horacio Arruda, Quebec\u2019s director of public health, said that the province is on the cusp of a second wave of the virus, but added that it is unlikely Quebec will reimpose a partial lockdown on its citizens this fall.He explained this by saying that forcing people to stay home can have negative consequences on society.\u201cWhen we con?ne people, especially young people, there are consequences,\u2019\u2019 he told reporters in Montreal.\u201cThey need to go to school, they need to socialize.Elderly people can have signi?cant cognitive and physical losses.\u201d Quebec reported 104 new COVID-19 infections and three deaths linked to novel coronavirus in the most recent data released on Sunday.The total number of infections in the province since the start of the pandemic stands at 60,471, with 50,886 of those considered to have recovered.The province added three deaths, including two reported in the previous 24 hours, for a total of 5,695 since the pandemic began.The number of hospitalizations increased by one to 156 and one fewer person was listed in intensive care at 22.The province performed 16,093 tests on Friday, the last day for which numbers were available.In the Estrie region, data as of Saturday set the total number of con?rmed cases at 1,093, an increase of three from Friday\u2019s report.There have been no new COVID-19 related deaths in the region since June 23 and the most recent information available is that no one in the Estrie with an active case of the disease is hospitalized at this time.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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Record Staff The Quebec government announced Friday it plans to give Lebanon $1 million in emergency ?nancial assistance funds to support humanitarian projects for Lebanese citizens affected by the devastating explosion in Beirut on August 4.\u201cOn behalf of the Government of Quebec, on behalf of the entire population of Quebec and on my own behalf, I would like to express our sympathy and solidarity to the Lebanese community in Quebec and to the Lebanese people, who have been sorely tried by this terrible disaster,\u201d said International Relations Minister Nadine Girault.The province is deeply connected with Lebanon, she added in a press release, due to the country\u2019s close ties to the French-speaking community.Financial support will be provided to Quebec international cooperation organizations working in Lebanon.Most organizations have the capacity to respond quickly and effectively in this type of situation.The details for allocating the ?nancial assistance will be communicated to the organizations shortly.\u201cThe Lebanese are a resilient and proud people who have endured great hardship in the past,\u201d Girault said.\u201cI am con?dent that they will once again ?nd the strength to rise again and begin rebuilding their capital.\u201d A solidarity activity with the people of Lebanon was held in Sherbrooke\u2019s St-Alphonse de Ligouri Park on Sunday afternoon.GORDON LAMBIE A little over 100 people turned out to an event in Sherbrooke on Sunday afternoon that both expressed solidarity with the people of Beirut and encouraged those making donations to explosion relief funds to choose charities that will not give funds to the Lebanese government. Page 2 Monday, August 10, 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: SUNNY HIGH OF 28 LOW OF 15 TUESDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 31 LOW OF 13 WEDNESDAY: CLOUDY HIGH OF 27 LOW OF 14 THURSDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 26 LOW OF 12 FRIDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS HIGH OF 28 LOW OF 13 The Mansonville Round Barn is open to visitors After observing the efforts of the many volunteers who gathered in the early months of summer to prepare the Round Barn located in the center of Mansonville for visitors clearly demonstrated that cultural heritage instils a sense of place, identity and makes small towns distinct, thus creating a uni?ed sense of belonging and attachment for all residents.The promise of a space to accommodate culture and leisure functions and to contribute to the quality of life is both inspiring and motivating for all who become implicated.Preservation of cultural heritage is often carried out by voluntary workers in local communities and Potton\u2019s Heritage Association and it\u2019s Volunteer group (GBMP) have tirelessly and passionately worked to preserve the Round Barn site doing the work, raising funds and stimulating interest and involvement.The motivation for local preservation goes well beyond the desire to preserve cultural heritage sites belonging to the community but to establish and maintain common social sites that are vital to the local identity to be recognized and celebrated by all generations who follow.It is with pride that the recently renovated and locally celebrated Manson- ville Round Barn opens her doors to the public every Saturday from 10:00a.m.to 3:00p.m., thanks to the efforts and hard work of the many volunteers, contributors and the Municipality who helped to breath new life into her beams.Besides a visit to the barn, there will be three expositions this year including: an exhibition on the artisanal production of butter, an exhibition on \u201cTourism at the Turn of the 19th Century,\u201d and the presentation of two short ?lms on: the restoration of the Man- sonville Round Barn and the operation of a round barn.With only seven round barns remaining in the Eastern Townships and with no other round barn located in a town setting, Potton residents have every reason to be proud.Visitors will likely stand in awe of this inspiring reminder of unique architecture while admiring the way in which organizers have displayed the exhibitions to perfection.This century-old treasure is a rarity to be celebrated and shared.Organizers are proud to welcome visitors and the barn seems to burst with a sense of renewed pride as guests approach in enthusiasm and wonder.For more information about the Round Barn visit: www.potton.ca Mable Hastings The Scoop WETLANDS ARE DISAPPEARING Protect them.Become a member today.www.ducks.ca 1-866-384-DUCK COURTESY The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, August 10, 2020 Page 3 Local News \u201cEach of these young leaders will bring a unique experience and perspective to the table.Together, the members will help shape the future of Canada\u2019s sustainable agricultural industry,\u201d Bibeau said.Remembering Ayer\u2019s Cliff Music Fest By Matthew Sylvester Special to the Record While the cancellation of town fairs is on the minds of many as mid-August rolls around the corner, regulars at the Ayer\u2019s Cliff Music Fest undoubtedly already feel that the summer was missing something big this year.Normally held on the ?rst weekend of June, the Fest was held for the ?nal time last year on its 25th anniversary.Peter Mackey and his wife Chrissie Wiley along with their friend Bruce Giddings were the ones who started the festival over two decades ago.\u201cBruce and I wanted to have a music festival, and we wanted it to have a reason,\u201d Mackey said, explaining that the Fest was partnered up with the Children\u2019s Wish Foundation for its run of over two decades.Mackey\u2019s band, The Mountain Dews, was one of the ?rst to play at that ?rst Fest 26 years ago.Mackey says he doesn\u2019t regret it one bit.\u201cIt was a positive thing overall,\u201d he said.The town of Ayers\u2019 Cliff also welcomed the event every year because of the people it brought to the town, but also because Mackey and the rest of the volunteers made sure to leave the fairgrounds in perfect shape.Over the years, a total of more than $400,000 was raised to grant the wishes of 30 kids.These ranged from TVs and bikes to Disney trips and family cruises.The event was a staple of summer life in the region, with campers lining the midway and parking lots and anywhere from 1,000 to 2,000 visitors at least stopping by for a few dances over the weekend during later years.The event kept growing each June, Mackey said, and mostly through word of mouth.People would come back and bring their friends to listen to music and have fun.All the bands that participated were donating their time to perform at the venue.Other activities included a silent auction, bingo night, and lots of activities for kids.Every spare dollar raised by the event\u2019s activities, auction, and the ticket sales was sent to Children\u2019s Wish to give a child struggling with a disease or disability in the region a little bit of hope.\u201cAll the money we raised stayed in the Townships,\u201d Mackey explained.At least one kid was given a big wish at the event each year, and the foundation used any leftover money to grant other wishes to families who wanted it to be more private.All good things must come to an end, and the weight of Music Fest was starting to wear down on Mackey and the other volunteers.\u201cWe\u2019re not getting any younger, and it takes a lot of energy and lots of people to pull off the Fest,\u201d he said.Around 80 people gave their time to setting up, running, and cleaning up after the event each year.Most of the volunteers were friends and family.\u201cIt\u2019s hard to pick out any single one, to single them out, because they all had an important role to play,\u201d Mackey said.While he and Wiley did most of the organizing, they say that they couldn\u2019t have done it without help.During its last weekend the festival raised a total of $33,000, making 2019 the biggest year in its entire run.More people than ever turned out to send off the event with one last dance on the hay-strewn dance ?oor.Mackey says that the group still plans to give to the Wish Foundation, which joined with Make a Wish this year after a drop in donations during the COVID pandemic, in any way they can.A raf?e is in the works this summer and bingo nights are on the itinerary for future years.Local farmer on new national agricultural youth council By Matthew Sylvester Special to the Record On July 24th, Minister of Agriculture and Agri- Food Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the ?nal selection results for the members of Canada\u2019s new agricultural youth council.The 25 members that will make up the new council out of a total of 800 applicants come from a diverse range of backgrounds, including at least one member from each province and the north, and ?ve from throughout Québec.The Youth Council will act as a consultative resource to Agriculture and Agri-Food, the body responsible for supporting Canadian agriculture.Members will have the chance to offer up solutions as well as identify problems in the agri-food sector, giving direct insight to policymakers from those directly affected by their programs.\u201cEach of these young leaders will bring a unique experience and perspective to the table.Together, the members will help shape the future of Canada\u2019s sustainable agricultural industry,\u201d Bibeau said.The council was formed speci?cally to have a voice from as many different agricultural backgrounds as possible.One of those select ?ve council members is Compton-based egg farmer Samuel Lanctôt.The young entrepreneur is the operator of Ferme Boc-O Lanctôt, a Compton based egg farm and self-serve shop since 2019.He brings a master\u2019s level education in animal sciences to the table.In his application to the council, Lanctôt explained that his goal is to \u201cget the board to discuss the vision of the Canadian agriculture system to consumers, and focus on the importance of food sovereignty.\u201d His background in both agriculture and science and passion for both puts him in a good position to understand these issues.The inaugural meeting for the council will take place sometime later this month.After which, meetings will take place over the internet multiple times throughout the year.Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, said that \u201cthese 25 young Canadians will be integral to keeping an open and ongoing dialogue on challenges and opportunities for Canada\u2019s agricultural sector.\u201d PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF MP MARIE-CLAUDE BIBEAU The government of Canada says it\u2019s committed to including young voices in decision making.PICTURES FROM RECORD ARCHIVES A Record ?le photo of Peter and Chrissie Mackey before the upcoming Music Fest of 1998 to bene?t the Children\u2019s Wish Foundation. 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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 The Record welcomes your letters to the editor.Please limit your letters to 300 words.We reserve the right to edit for length, clarity, legality and taste.Please ensure there is a phone number or email where you can be reached, to con?rm authorship and current town/city of residence.Names will not be withheld but the address and phone number of the writer are not published, except by request.Please email your letters to newsroom@ sherbrookerecord.com.Preference is given to writers from the Eastern Townships.Modern methods mean mine waste not going to waste I grew up in the shadow of a mountain of tailings.Well, it wasn\u2019t quite in the shadow, but it seemed everywhere you turned you were looking up at a giant hill of waste from the dozens of gold mines that surrounded the town.We called the tailings the \u201cdunes\u201d like some Mad Max desert landscape and ripped around them on our bikes.Later, when environmental concerns arose about the dust from massive heaps of chemical-laden dirt blowing o\u2019er the town, there were projects to revegetate some of them with hardy plants.The plants took and nowadays along a stretch of highway heading into town folks unaware of what lies beneath would simply be puzzled by the weird topography of a place otherwise known for muskeg swamp and dense spruce forest.In recent years, there\u2019s been a modern day gold rush of sorts as mining companies, motivated by the steadily rising price of gold and equipped with more sophisticated technology, started reworking mines and tailings for gold previously thought to be uneconomic.So, I can\u2019t say I was actually compelled to pine for my hometown dunes as we visited the Thetford Mines region last week and beheld its mountain range of mine residue.But, the landscape was familiar and so are the challenges such industrial by-products pose with regards to environment and aesthetics.Of course, the difference between the tailings of my youth and those of Thetford Mines and environs is, to put it simply, gold is good and asbestos bad.While the price of gold is at historic highs, buoyed no doubt by the economic uncertainty of the pandemic, the once wondrously versatile asbestos has been condemned and banned as a killer ?bre responsible for untold thousands of deaths due to lung disease and cancer.Canada joined the world in banning all asbestos products in 2018, but domestic production had ceased several years earlier.The last two asbestos mines in Canada closed in 2011: LAB Chrysotile\u2019s Lac Amiante mine in Thet- ford, and the Jeffrey Mine in Asbestos, 90 km down the road.Magnesium is not as sexy as gold - although mag wheels on some muscle cars might get some guys (or girls) a date.The material is, however, highly prized for scores of industrial uses, because of its low weight, strength and facility for machining.It\u2019s 34 per cent lighter than aluminium and 70 per cent lighter than steel.It\u2019s used in everything from automobiles to cell phones.Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals on the planet and an environmental mess to produce, more than 80 per cent of which is done by China, with Russia and the United States distant runners up.Magnesium happens to be found in high concentrations in the tailings of asbestos mines; Quebec\u2019s \u201casbestos valley,\u201d with its massive open pit craters, contains some 800 million tonnes of tailings, making it a virtually in?nite source of raw materials for the production of magnesium.This massive resource has not escaped the attention of entrepreneurs.In the 1990s, the Noranda company had a go at making magnesium from the tailings with about a $1 billion investment.The huge Magnola plant it built in Danville, near Asbestos, closed in 2003, a victim of cut-rate Chinese magnesium ?ooding the world market.A new Quebec company, boasting a patented and environmentally friendly new electricity-driven technology, is now giving it another try, backed by governments and private investors to the tune of $145 million.At the end of June, Alliance Magnesium Inc.(AMI) broke ground on a commercial demonstration plant on the site of the demolished Magnola facility, capable of producing 18,000 metric tonnes a year of magnesium ingots.If things go well, AMI plans to invest a further $900 million to expand its plant and boost production to 50,000 metric tonnes by 2024.AMI is con?dent about the market for its magnesium, with the accelerating switch to lighter electric vehicles and aircraft and the desire in the U.Sand elsewhere to wean off dependence on Chinese magnesium.By the way, the company claims its magnesium production process pretty much eliminates nasty asbestos ?bres still lurking in the tailings.Quebec\u2019s asbestos industry proved man can make money digging giant holes; now, with new technology, man can maybe make money by removing the mountains made by those holes.Peter Black The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, August 10, 2020 Page 5 Transition period ends for accessibility requirements in new dwellings Record Staff The two-year transition period for building owners to introduce accessibility requirements for new residential dwellings is coming to an end on September 1, 2020.With the amended building code recently coming into effect, after Sept.1, all construction work on new residential buildings with more than two ?oors and eight units will need to include accessibility equipment, located on the main ?oor or by elevator.The new regulation allows ?exibil- ity for designers and developers.They have two choices: minimally accessible housing or adaptable housing.A minimally accessible home allows a person with a disability to access certain areas, like the bathroom, living room and lounge.An adaptable dwelling allows a person with a disability to access and circulate in more rooms.The Régie du bâtiment du Québec published the Guide sur l\u2019accessibilité à l\u2019intérieur des logements d\u2019habitation online for people looking to understand the new requirements.The guide explains the standards that residential construction professionals must meet, however it is only available in French.It also suggests good practices to be applied in order to improve accessibility beyond the minimum requirements of the Code.Bishop\u2019s continues to adjust for incoming student population By Michael Boriero \u2013 Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Students and faculty at Bishop\u2019s University, as well as Lennoxville residents, can still make use of the renovated John H.Price Sports and Recreation Centre on campus, albeit at a limited capacity.According to Matt McBrine, the university\u2019s athletics director, reopening the facility has gone relatively smooth.For the doors to reopen, McBrine said Bishop\u2019s adopted fairly strict measures.\u201cSo far everything has gone very well, we\u2019ve been working very hard to make sure our space is safe for people coming into our building,\u201d he said.They have hand-washing stations right outside the main entrance of the building.The university also posted signage throughout the complex, indicating proper two-metre distance and hygiene best practice.They also have plexiglass at the registration desk.The athletics director said Bishop\u2019s is taking every precaution in order to set up a comfortable atmosphere for students returning to campus in the fall.The university is being realistic, he explained, it\u2019s a sensitive time and there are always risks to reopening.\u201cAre we worried about it?Sure, we\u2019re worried about it,\u201d said McBrine.\u201cWe\u2019re worried that it won\u2019t go the way we want it to go, but I think that we\u2019re ready to react and that\u2019s all you can do.\u201d Bishop\u2019s is like any other public building, he continued, they need to adhere to the guidelines laid out by the Quebec government.But there also needs to be a certain measure of responsibility that falls on the shoulders of the people using the facility.The university is trusting people will abide by the new rules, especially in the weight room.Gyms were one of the last places to get the green light from the provincial government.They\u2019re considered a high-danger zone for contracting COVID-19.But Bishop\u2019s took a staunch approach before reopening that portion of the recreation centre.Staff organizes the gym schedule using a computer system where people go online to book a 90-minute spot in advance.Walk-ins are allowed, however it depends on how many people are in the weight room and what the rest of the appointment schedule looks like.They only allow 20 people in the room at a time, machines are two metres apart and they hired a full-time monitor.\u201cOnce they log in with us, we know they\u2019re in the system, they\u2019re in the building and we could tell you right now if there\u2019s 17 people in the space, who\u2019s in there,\u201d said McBrine.Showers and washrooms are off-limits, he added.There is also a contingency plan for people unsure about their future at the gym.Although they haven\u2019t received any complaints about the new procedures in order to use the weight room, the university is sympathetic for people too nervous to return.People under contract at the ?tness centre can roll their months over, ask for a reimbursement or cancel outright.Students also received a portion of their school fees back at the end of the semester since they pay for access to the sports centre.\u201cWe\u2019re really trying to say look \u2018we understand, we want you back as a member and you tell us what\u2019s best for you\u2019 and we\u2019ll try to do our best to accommodate and we\u2019re sensitive to all of that,\u201d McBrine said.Quebec records increase in employment rate in July Record Staff Quebec recorded an increase of 97,600 jobs, which translates to a 2.4 per cent jump, in July 2020 compared to June 2020, according to data collected by Statistics Canada.Unemployment decreased by 1.2 per cent in July for a total of 9.5 per cent.Across Quebec, employment increased by 576,000 in the last three months.The spike in jobs is equivalent to more than 70 per cent of the 820,500 jobs lost between February and April.The report notes the employment level in July is similar to the level in March, before the country went into lockdown.Full-time employment in July remains stable, while part-time employment increased by 98,300.In Canada, employment rose by 418,500 in July.The unemployment rate fell 1.4 per cent to 10.9 per cent.Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta posted the largest employment gains.However, over the last seven months, employment in Quebec fell by 267,100 compared to the same timeframe last year.Over this period, full-time employment fell by 130,700 and part-time employment fell by 136,400.Since the beginning of 2020, the unemployment rate in Quebec has averaged 9.7 per cent, compared to the countrywide 9.8 per cent rate.Highway construction in Granby begins on Monday Record Staff Quebec\u2019s transport ministry is undertaking construction work at the intersection of highway 139 and Industrial Boulevard in Gran- by starting August 10.The government is widening the roadway to add turning lanes and to replace the existing traf?c light system.The project is valued at $4 million, according to a press release.The ministry acknowledged the area will be congested during construction, so they will also make sure the new system is maintained at all times.There will be at least one traf?c lane open on each of the roads at the intersection.They assured residents in the area that either street or route would not be completely closed off.However, the government offered a warning, saying there will be alternating one-off traf?c obstructions are planned, which could cause slowdowns.This work may be modi?ed due to operational constraints or weather conditions.For more information visit Québec 511, a practical tool to help you plan your trips.All sanitary measures are used on the site for the safety of the workers. Page 6 Monday, August 10, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, August 10, 2020 Page 7 Page 8 Monday, August 10, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record BIRTH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 40¢ per word.Minimum charge $10.00 ($11.50 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions or more: 15% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: 11 a.m., day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $16.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $36.00 ($41.40 taxes included) Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.Can be e-mailed to: classad@sherbrookerecord.com - They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday\u2019s paper, email production@sherbrookerecord.com or call 819-569-4856 between 1 p.m.and 5 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday\u2019s edition, email production@sherbrookerecord.com, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to con?rm transmission) between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called.Rates: Please call for costs.RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020 Today is the 223rd day of 2020 and the 52nd day of summer.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1821, Missouri was admitted as the 24th U.S.state.In 1949, President Harry S.Truman signed the National Security Act, which established a consolidated Department of Defense.In 1977, postal employee David Berkowitz of Yonkers, New York, was arrested for the \u201cSon of Sam\u201d killings that left six dead.In 2006, British authorities arrested 24 people suspected of plotting attacks on airplanes with liquid bombs smuggled in shampoo and water bottles.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Herbert Hoover (1874-1964), 31st U.S.president; Charles Darrow (1889-1967), Monopoly game inventor; Jack Haley (1898-1979), actor; Jimmy Dean (1928-2010), singer/ actor/entrepreneur; Eddie Fisher (1928- 2010), singer; Rosanna Arquette (1959- ), actress; Antonio Banderas (1960- ), actor; Suzanne Collins (1962- ), author; Gus Johnson (1967- ), sportscaster; Justin Theroux (1971- ), actor/screenwriter; Angie Harmon (1972- ), actress; Kylie Jenner (1997- ), TV personality.TODAY\u2019S FACT: The Smithsonian Institution, of?cially chartered by Congress on this day in 1846, estimates that about 95% of its collection is in storage rather than on display.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1981, Pete Rose got the 3,631st hit of his career, breaking the National League record for career hits held by Stan Musial.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cYou cannot extend the mastery of government over the daily life of a people without somewhere making it master of people\u2019s souls and thoughts.It poisons political equality, free speech, free press and equality of opportunity.It is the road not to more liberty but to less liberty.\u201d - Herbert Hoover TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: $721.5 billion - estimated Department of Defense budget for the 2020 ?scal year.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 am a 76-year-old man, very active and in fairly good health.I need cataract surgery, but I have learned that serious complications can occur with patients who are on Flomax, as I recently was.Can you explain?I\u2019m at a loss as to what course of action I should follow.Dear Reader: You\u2019re referring to a possible complication during cataract surgery known as \u201cintraoperative ?oppy iris syndrome,\u201d or IFIS.As you mention in your letter, it can occur in patients who take - or have taken - Flomax, which is the brand name for the drug tamsulosin.It\u2019s one of a class of drugs known as alpha blockers, which relax smooth muscle in the body - the type of muscle that controls the bladder, the urinary tract, blood vessels and the intestines.Flomax helps to relax smooth muscle by interfering with the action of the hormone norepinephrine.Some medications in this class of drugs can be part of a treatment plan to address high blood pressure.Other types of alpha blockers, such as Flomax, are used to improve the ?ow of urine in older men with an enlarged prostate.It turns out that alpha blockers can also affect the muscles of the eye.During cataract surgery, a procedure to restore clear vision when the lens has grown cloudy, the surgeon needs to dilate, or widen, the iris.The iris is the ring-shaped membrane in front of the lens.It gives our eyes their color, and the adjustable center of the iris forms the pupil.Flomax can cause a loss of muscle tone in the iris - that\u2019s the \u201c?oppy iris\u201d in the name of the condition - which affects how effectively the pupil can dilate.Poor dilation can impede the successful removal of the cataract.It can also lead to additional and serious complications that can threaten vision.Simply stopping Flomax use prior to surgery may not help.The drug doesn\u2019t cause anatomical changes to the eye, but its relaxing effect on eye muscles can last for years.Several other drugs commonly used to improve low urine ?ow due to enlarged prostate have also been associated with IFIS, but to differing degrees.The good news is that there are several ways to reduce risk and improve outcomes during surgery.This includes the off-label use of ephedrine, a hormone and neurotransmitter, which has been shown to improve muscle tone in the muscle that controls dilation of the iris.According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, ephedrine has been used in cataract surgery with very good results.Surgeons can also adjust surgical techniques, use a blue stain to better view certain areas of the eye and adjust the force of irrigation during surgery.There is also evidence that patients whose eyes don\u2019t dilate well during the initial eye exam may be at increased risk of developing IFIS during cataract surgery.It\u2019s very important to let your ophthalmologist know of your history with alpha blockers.And, as with any type of surgery, look for a doctor who has experience with your particular situation.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.(Send your questions to askthedoctors@mednet.ucla.edu, or write: Ask the Doctors, c/o UCLA Health Sciences Media Relations, 10880 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1450, Los Angeles, CA, 90024.Owing to the volume of mail, personal replies cannot be provided.) Use of alpha blockers can complicate cataract surgery The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, August 10, 2020 Page 9 Your Birthday MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020 Haste makes waste.Slow down, smell the roses and don\u2019t feel pressured to keep up with someone or make changes that you aren\u2019t ready for.The best thing you can do is live in the moment, pay more attention to what makes you happy and adjust your life to suit your needs.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - Don\u2019t fold under pressure or let your emotions take charge when faced with opposition.Look for opportunities that provide mental stimulation, and pick up skills and knowledge that allow you to head in a direction that excites you.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - Jot down everything you want to accomplish today so you don\u2019t miss something that can affect your progress.Uncertainty and confusion are apparent, so do your best to stay on track.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - You can help a cause or person without jeopardizing your health or ?nancial well-being.Be smart about the commitments you make.Leave nothing to chance.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - You or someone close to you will begin to drift.Open, honest discussions will be essential if you want to deal with a personal matter.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Un?nished business will come back to haunt you.You can\u2019t hide the truth or your feelings forever.Organize your thoughts and explain whatever situation you are up against from your perspective.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Put your plans in motion.Alter the way you live or how you relate to those who live with you.A positive attitude will help you gain allies and information to deter anyone who tries to get in your way.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Don\u2019t get hung up on something that is not your responsibility.You\u2019ll have more success sticking to what you know and do best.Refuse to let an emotional incident come between you and someone you love.Choose congeniality over discord.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - Consider your options.A change will entice you, but once you realize what you\u2019ll have to give up, you\u2019ll feel compelled to look for alternatives.Don\u2019t act in haste or make promises you won\u2019t want to keep.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Take a moment to think, and wait for the right moment to put your plans in motion.Indulgence and excess will be your downfall.When uncertainty sets in, take a step back.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - You\u2019ll feel the urge to take a risk or make a change that is not advisable.Rethink your steps before you make a mistake that you\u2019ll have to live with for some time.Play it safe to avoid being sorry.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Pick up information that will help you decide your best course of action.Don\u2019t let changes made by others or outside pressure push you in a direction that isn\u2019t right for you.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Pitch in and do something to help those less fortunate.Saying a kind word, donating items you no longer need or taking more time to relax and ?gure out what you want to do next will make you feel good.MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020 Greed can lead to poverty By Phillip Alder Mohandas K.Gandhi said, \u201cEarth provides enough to satisfy every man\u2019s need but not for every man\u2019s greed.\u201d That applies to this deal.If declarer tries for an overtrick, he should go down.How should South play in four spades after West leads the heart jack?Playing Standard American, not two-over-one, if North had rebid three spades, not four, would it have been forcing?I think it should be.If you agree, then responder with 10-12 support points and only three spades should make an immediate limit raise.Discuss it with your partner.If declarer has two trump losers, he has only nine winners: three spades, three hearts, two diamonds and one club.The simplest line is to ruff a diamond in the dummy for the 10th trick.After winning trick one with dummy\u2019s heart king, cash the diamond ace-king and play off the heart ace-queen, discarding dummy\u2019s last diamond.Then ruff the diamond jack on the board.Finally, South mustn\u2019t get greedy: He should run the spade nine.Now the contract is safe.But if he puts the spade queen on dummy\u2019s nine, he should fail.West can win with the ace and switch to the club queen.If declarer wins with dummy\u2019s ace and runs the spade eight to West\u2019s jack, that defender continues with the club jack.East overtakes with the king and plays another club (or the last diamond) to effect a trump promotion for West\u2019s spade six.Similarly, if South ducks the club queen, East overtakes immediately and leads the 13th diamond.Whatever declarer does (if he ruffs low, West discards the club jack), West must win two more trump tricks. 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Thank you for sharing it.Dear Annie: Recently, my wife of nearly 50 years confessed to having had an affair that lasted more than two years with her supervisor at the time, who was twice her age.The timing of this affair - more than 30 years ago - led me to question the paternity of our daughter.My wife was positive that I am the father, and I believed her.However, a reputable and duplicated DNA test con?rmed that I am not our daughter\u2019s biological father.I am devastated, and my wife is in shock and broken.I love her too much to do anything but continue to love her.However, in my opinion, my wife\u2019s inability at the time to think things out has led us to ask, what do we do now?Does not the biological father, now in his 80s, have a right to know he has another daughter and granddaughters?Does our daughter have the right to know her father?How do we tell her?Are there legal issues?We have a strong, healthy and now Christian family, and nobody will believe this of my wife.I feel lost in space.- A Broken Dad Dear Broken Dad: Your love for your wife and ability to forgive her after all these years is beautiful.Your daughter will always be your daughter, no matter what a DNA test says.Having built your family on a strong Christian foundation doesn\u2019t mean that you or your wife never made mistakes.No matter your faith, we are all humans, and no one is perfect.Admitting your mistakes and saying you\u2019re sorry is what builds character.Start with being honest with your daughter.Consider going to a family therapist or counselor to help work through all of these new emotions.And please consult a lawyer for any legal questions.There are resources to support you and your family.Best of luck.Dear Readers: During this unprecedented time, I wanted to share that I am thinking about you and your loved ones and sending you well wishes for health, safety and love.Recently, I was devastated to read that the Villages retirement community in Florida was hit hard by COVID-19.Some of my best letters were sent from people in the Villages.Please know that I care about your health and safety.Wear a mask in public and please keep physically distanced as much as possible.Remember, this won\u2019t last forever.There will be a vaccine.Please keep hope alive.The more we stand united in taking preventative actions and in sharing our love and gratitude with others, the faster these trying times will, eventually, be a part of our history, just like the Spanish ?u of a century ago.\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.Dear Annie Page 12 Monday, August 10, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Everyone should have a go-to sangria recipe in his or her cocktail repertoire.Sangria, when done right, can be a highly refreshing punch that is at home any time of the year.Sangria can be enjoyed on its own and sipped on a lazy, sunny afternoon, or paired with a delicious meal.Sangria recipes also can be changed according to the mixologist\u2019s desired ?avor pro?le.The goal is to avoid making sangria too sweet, which is why recipes often bene?t from a variety of tart fruits and fresh herbs.This recipe for \u201cAprium® Sangria\u201d from \u201cEdible Seattle: The Cookbook\u201d (Sterling Epicure) by Jill Lightner features sour cherries and Apriums®, which are an apricot-plum hybrid.Apriums come in various colors and ?avors.This sangria offers ?oral notes and sweetness, but also a touch of tartness from the cherries.When selecting a Sauvignon Blanc to mix in, opt for one that is not too sweet or acidic.Aprium® Sangria Serves 6 3?4 cup pitted sour cherries 3?4 cup sugar 2 cups vodka 8 apriums or plumcots peeled, pitted and diced 1 (750 ml) bottle Sauvignon Blanc 3 12 ounce bottles dry cucumber soda 1.In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cherries and sugar, stirring and pressing the fruit to extract the juice and dissolve the sugar.Remove from the heat as soon as all the sugar is dissolved and let cool.Combine the cherries and vodka in a small pitcher and refrigerate overnight.2.The next day, strain out the cherries, pressing the fruit ?rmly to extract plenty of juice.In a large pitcher, gently blend the cherry-?avored vodka with the apriums, then slowly pour in the bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, stirring gently.Chill for at least 3 hours.3.To serve, add a few ice cubes to a highball glass and ?ll the glass two- thirds of the way with sangria, using a spoon if necessary to make sure each glass has a generous serving of fruit.Top up with dry cucumber soda and gently stir to combine.(Metro Creative) Sangria is a versatile beverage Tart cherries and an apricot-plum hybrid fruit are the base for a refreshing sangria "]