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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 Bishops adapts their 2020 convocation Page 3 $1.50 + taxes PM#0040007682 Friday, August 28, 2020 Sherbrooke resident to use Mont-Orford in Everest Challenge COVID-19 cases climbing in Sherbrooke Record Staff The Eastern Townships is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 cases with a majority coming from the city of Sherbrooke.Updated data on the CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie \u2013 CHUS website shows 18 new cases in the Estrie region bringing the total to total 1,201.Sherbrooke accounts for 13 of them bringing the total in the city to 422.The number has been rising steadily over the last few days.The CHUS also announced a small outbreak in Sherbrooke\u2019s Ascot neighbourhood on Wednesday.They noted that 28 new cases broke out in the area between August 14 and 25.Following the announcement, the local health authority discovered six more cases in Ascot.The CHUS dispatched a mobile screening clinic to the neighbourhood on Thursday outside of the Précieux-Sang Church located on rue Thibeault.The mobile clinic will also be available to residents on Friday between 1 p.m.and 4 p.m.The CHUS is asking people in the area to get tested if they 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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Opening new doors Maxim Messier Residential \u2022 Real estate broker Terri Goodsell Residential \u2022 Real Estate Broker www.dstvincent.com Cell.: 819.446.7171 maxim.messier@remax-quebec.com Cell.: 819.574.1952 tgoodsell@remax-quebec.com Cell.: 819.574.9070 Bur.: 819.822.2222 Agence immobilière Franchisé indépendant et autonome de RE/MAX Québec COURTESY FERNAND COURCHESNE While the Dé?Everest-Orford is an attempt to challenge his body and mind, Fernand Courchesne is also using the event to raise funds for Sherbrooke Shared Runs, a group that connects runners with people who have lost the use of their legs.By Michael Boriero \u2013 Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Fernand Courchesne is attempting to climb Mount Everest in his own backyard for a challenge he gave himself more than one year ago.He calls it the Dé?Everest-Orford.The 52-year-old Sherbrooke resident plans to ascend Mont-Orford National Park 19 times, which is roughly the equivalent of reaching the top of Mount Everest \u2013 the highest mountain above sea level.He is giving himself between 24 and 30 hours to complete the challenge.The event is tentatively set for Sept.19 and 20, but it could move to the following weekend depending on weather conditions.WEEKEND EDITION CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 4 CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 Page 2 Friday, August 28, 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: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH 22 LOW 7 SATURDAY: SHOWERS HIGH 18 LOW 14 SUNDAY: SHOWERS HIGH 16 LOW 8 MONDAY: SUNNY HIGH 19 LOW 4 TUESDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH 21 LOW 8 Lennoxville Library Good Reads Review by Vincent Cuddihy Booker Prize winner Roddy Doyle has been busy lately, publishing two books in less than a year.Charlie Savage (2019) represents about one year\u2019s worth of columns that he has written for the Irish Independent.These are actually vignettes, brief glimpses into the life of a Dublin man who is in the early stages of retirement.His children have grown up and most of them have moved away, so his attention is now focussed on his ?rst grandson, whose parents do live close by.Love (2020) is about two men, Davy and Joe, who are about the same age as Charlie.They were drinking buddies back when they were ?rst legally old enough to drink.But now they only get together about once per year because Davy and his wife moved to England about 30 years ago.Davy has been coming back occasionally to visit his aging father, and he and Joe have been getting together to hoist a few pints.But this is a more solemn meeting.Davy\u2019s father is in a hospice and this visit to Dublin looks like it will be Davy\u2019s last.So he and Joe feel some pressure to make their ?nal night together one where they clear the air and settle any differences that may linger between them.Both books are largely about conversations between two men in a pub.This is where Doyle really shines: he has a wonderful ability to capture dialogue, including misunderstandings, mispronunciations and the malapropisms that creep in as the combined effects of age and alcohol reduce the imbibers\u2019 articulation over the course of the evening.I found Love to be the more enjoyable of the two books, in spite of the fact that Charlie Savage is de?nitely funnier.But Love is a single story that takes place over the course of a few hours, albeit with many ?ashbacks to reveal details about Davy\u2019s courtship of (by) his wife and the explanation of why they moved to England.The principal topic of the conversation, which begins with dinner and carries through several pubs as they try to work their way back to the pub where they ?rst became regulars, is Joe\u2019s effort to explain why he has recently left his wife and moved in with a woman who used to come to that same pub with her friends.Strictly speaking, he hasn\u2019t left his wife; she has thrown him out.Not only has she decided to refuse to have anything to do with him, but their children have also stopped speaking to him.So Davy is trying to get a reasonable explanation of why Joe is willing to make such a big sacri?ce to be with a woman he hadn\u2019t seen in decades and in fact barely knew when they all drank in the same pub.(One of the debates is over whether either Joe or Davy even knew her name back then.) On the other side, Joe wants to know why Davy has taken so long to get in touch.It turns out that Davy has been in Dublin for four months looking after his father.But the task has become too much for him, and his father has been transferred to palliative care.Even so, Davy has been spending 24 hours per day with him.It is only because the hospice people want to get Davy out from under foot that they have persuaded him that he doesn\u2019t have to hang around watching his father sleep and that he should go out for an evening.Despite their assurances, he is still keeping an eye on the message app on his phone, in case his father\u2019s condition changes.There is nothing that dramatic going on in Charlie Savage\u2019s life.The big drama is that his pub mate has announced that he has decided that he now identi?es himself as a female.This change in gender identi?cation only manifests itself in a decision to join a book club.Somewhat like Joe, Charlie has found a woman on Facebook that he was keen on when he was in high school.He gave up on her when he caught her snogging his kid brother behind the garage.She is now a widow and agrees to meet him.He drags his female identifying buddy along for support.You can imagine his sense of betrayal when he comes back from the jakes and ?nds the two of them necking.Naturally, Charlie quits going to the pub because he doesn\u2019t want to see the two of them together.But he is becoming a nuisance to his wife who has to put up with him hanging around the house all the time.So she and their daughter conspire to ?nd things for him to do, most of which he ?nds quite enjoyable.One interesting thing about Love is that Joe and Davy provide detailed appraisals of the different pubs they visit.They also rate some of the pubs they pass during their cab rides between pubs.If these places are real, perhaps it will become a Dublin tradition to hold a Love Day tour where people can trace Joe and Davy\u2019s route the way people spend Bloomsday following Leopold Bloom\u2019s odyssey around Dublin.Social Note: Children aged 7 to 12 are welcome to attend the bilingual fabric-dying workshop at Square Lennox tomorrow, August 29th, at 2:30pm.Doyle Double Header The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, August 28, 2020 Page 3 Local News The fund is administered in collaboration with United Way Centraide Canada, the Community Foundations of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross.Jesse Bryant Sales Manager Let our readers know about your products & services Tel.: 450-242-1188 Fax: 450-243-5155 email: jbryant@sherbrookerecord.com Nearly $1.4 million in support for Townships community groups By Gordon Lambie A total of 69 projects led by local community organizations have received $1,383,317 through the government of Canada\u2019s Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF).According to Compton Stanstead Member of Parliament and Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food Marie Claude Bibeau, who made the announcement on Thursday morning, most if not all of the supported projects are already underway.\u201cSince the start of the pandemic, our community organizations have been on the front lines and have suffered the full brunt of the consequences of COVID-19 on their activities and services to the population,\u201d Bibeau said, explaining that the ECSF was announced by the Government of Canada at the end of April to support organizations in adapting their front- line services to meet the needs of vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic.The fund is administered in collaboration with United Way Centraide Canada, the Community Foundations of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross, whose support in overseeing the funds Bibeau praised as invaluable because of these organizations\u2019 in-depth knowledge of the issues on the ground in each region.\u201cYou ensure that our communities are alive and well-served,\u201d the minister said.Over the last three months, Centraide Estrie and the Eastern Townships Community Foundation have received and analyzed dozens of projects meeting various needs such as food aid, mental health support and educational success.Each of the administrative partners employed different decision-making processes and criteria in the selection of projects, such that Centraide Estrie gave out $783,167 to 44 different organizations, while the Eastern Townships Community Foundation split $600,150 between 25 charities.Among the groups that received funding from Centraide are the volunteer centres in Magog, Coaticook, Richmond, the Haut-Saint-François, and du Granit; the Coalition sherbrookoise pour le travail de rue; the Cornerstone Food Bank; the Alzheimer\u2019s Society; and GRIS Estrie, among others, for projects ranging from food programs to phone lines aimed at breaking down social isolation.The organizations supported through the Eastern Townships Community Foundation include Lennoxville and District Community Aid, Mon Shack, The Knights of Columbus, Chabad of Sherbrooke and the Eastern Townships, the Théâtre des Petites Lanternes, and Sercovie for projects like the creation of a community garden, mental health supports, and the creation of a short ?lm focused on intergenerational expression.\u201cThis experience allowed us to see the many needs and challenges of the community, but also the solidarity, creativity and commitment of all those working in Estrie community action\u201d, said Véronique Bisaillon, vice- president of the board of directors for the Eastern Townships Community Foundation.Commenting following the announcement, Haut St-François MRC Prefect Robert Roy praised the news about the funding but also said that he is pleased to have better gotten to know the community resources in his region through their involvement in this program.\u201cIt took Covid to get to know you better,\u201d he said, sharing that as a politician he often feels struck by people\u2019s personal appeals without knowing how best to redirect them.have been to a private gathering or used public transportation without respecting physical distancing rules.The CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie \u2013 CHUS con?rmed an outbreak at the CHSLD Lambton.Two staff members have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.Lambton residents and staff were tested on Thursday.Visitors will not be allowed on the property.They also provided an update on the situation at the CHSLD D\u2019Youville in Sherbrooke, Saint-Michel training center and BRP in Valcourt.Everything is stable and according to the CHUS, there have been no new cases declared in the last few days.The CHUS added that to be considered clear from an outbreak, there must be no new cases declared for 28 days after the last con?rmed positive case in the community.The Quebec government\u2019s website indicates a surge in COVID-19 positive cases as of late.The latest numbers show 111 new cases in the province.They also recorded 3 new deaths, two hospitalizations and three people placed in intensive care.Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé addressed the recent contamination issue at a lab in the Montreal area, saying the province might need to redo dozens of COVID-19 tests.He has also asked the lab for a report on what led to the contamination.The province plans to keep the public daycare network open if there\u2019s a second wave of COVID-19, Dubé continued.He said the measures in place at these facilities have worked and evidence continues to suggest the virus doesn\u2019t spread easily among children.However, a daycare will be closed if there is an outbreak in the building.Dubé added that closing daycares puts too much pressure on parents.He also announced a new self-assessment tool parents can use to determine if their child is sick.COVID cases CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 By Matthew Sylvester Special to The Record In response to the risks of holding a large gathering during the ongoing pandemic situation, Bishop\u2019s University has made a few changes to the way that 2020\u2019s convocation will play out.Instead of the normal ceremony hosting over 1,000 in the Denver gym, graduating students will have a two-part ceremony including a virtual element on Saturday, Aug.29, and an in-person ceremony next year on June 4, 2021.\u201cWe wanted to give the students the experience of being able to walk across that stage,\u201d said Denize Lauziere, Chief of Staff of the of?ce of the Principal at Bishop\u2019s.She explained that the only options to consider were to completely cancel, to have a virtual convocation, or to wait until next year to hopefully have it in person.After the convocation\u2019s committee spoke with the student body, Lauziere told The Record that it was obvious the students were heartbroken at not being able to attend an in-person ceremony.\u201cWe decided to do both,\u201d she said.This allows people who unfortunately can\u2019t make it back to Lennoxville next year the chance to celebrate, while giving those who can the opportunity to be handed their diplomas by the principal.The convocation was already postponed from its original date in early June back when the severity of the pandemic had ?nally settled in for Quebeckers.Now, with social gatherings limited to only 250 people, the university has decided to change up the way graduates will get to celebrate completing their degrees.First, students will be getting their diplomas and prizes by mail.This ensures no chance of spreading the virus by bringing large amounts of people to the same place to collect the paperwork.A virtual convocation will be held on Saturday that includes most of the elements from a traditional in-person ceremony.A band of pipers will kick off the ceremony, followed by words from the university\u2019s Chancellor, Principal, and 2020 Valedictorians.Each graduating student will get their own slide during the main presentation, and everything will end off with the swearing in of Bishop\u2019s new Chancellor, Daniel Fournier.The university is also giving the convocation a strong social media presence to help the students maintain the sense of community Bishop\u2019s is so famous for.Family and friends can check out the event\u2019s Facebook page for ?lters and templates to help celebrate the occasion.The entire ceremony will be available to anyone through the university\u2019s YouTube page.Bishops adapts their 2020 convocation Page 4 Friday, August 28, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record While the Dé?Everest-Orford is an attempt to challenge his body and mind, Courchesne is also using the event to raise funds for Sherbrooke Shared Runs, a group that connects runners with people who have lost the use of their legs.\u201cMy motivation is to offer people like that an opportunity to relive an activity they thought might have been lost to them,\u201d said Courchesne.\u201cWith help from a runner they can experience a form of sports in their life.\u201d Shared Runs takes place every Wednesday morning between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.between May 15 and Oct.15.He started a GoFundMe in lead up to his challenge and raised close to $800 to date.Courchesne, a health and social services worker at the CLSC in Magog, works closely with people who have completely or partially lost mobility.Shared Runs is important, he explained, it gets paraplegics out of their house and breaks social isolation.In regards to the challenge, he plans to make it a hybrid between hiking and jogging.He wants to hike on the way up and jog on the way down.But running is something he thought he\u2019d never do again.\u201cBefore June 21 [last year] I hadn\u2019t run for roughly 30 years, I did some hiking, skiing, cycling, but never any running,\u201d said Courchesne.\u201cI changed my life in the spring; I lost about 30 pounds.\u201d He explained to The Record that nearly ?ve years ago he was battling weight issues.He decided to shed those pounds and adopt a healthier lifestyle.Whenever he tried jogging overweight, he could barely move the next day due to pain in his knees and ankles.He always chalked it to up to family history.His mother has arthritis and his sister suffers from ?bromyalgia; a disorder linked to widespread musculoskeletal pain.He thought he might have the disorder, too, which prompted him visit to his doctor.\u201cI did some tests and I thought maybe I had ?bromyalgia, the results came back negative and after losing some weight I noticed that 90 per cent of my pain disappeared, so I ?gured why not do a run,\u201d Courchesne said.Now just a few weeks away from what he considers his greatest challenge, Courchesne noted he is in the best shape of his life.\u201cI feel like I\u2019m in better shape than I was at 25 years old,\u201d he said in a phone interview.Since last June, when he decided to embark on this challenge, the 52-year- old has been training diligently to build up his strength and endurance.Since Mont-Orford reopened, Courchesne has spent his weekends going up and down in preparation for the event.He started with one ascent, and then continuously progressed throughout the summer.Last weekend, Courchesne did 15 climbs and descents.People can do anything if they put in the work and believe in themselves, he concluded.\u201cIt\u2019s not always about having the talent, or being a natural athlete, those aren\u2019t the most important things, it\u2019s really about the determination and the time we put into accomplishing a task,\u201d Courchesne said.Dé?Everest-Orford CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 COURTESY FERNAND COURCHESNE By Matthew Sylvester Special to The Record This weekend the Young Bar of Montreal (YBM) is offering a free legal helpline for anyone living in the province of Quebec.Between 9 a.m.and 4 p.m.Saturday and Sunday a team of volunteer lawyers and notaries will be available to answer any legal questions Quebeckers might have, absolutely free.\u201cThis edition aims to inform citizens about creative and participatory solutions to their legal questions.Lawyers aid and assist the parties in ?nding solutions to their disputes.We want to inform and advise citizens on various alternative methods of dispute prevention and resolution processes in order to direct them to the appropriate solutions when it applies to their dilemma, \u201c said Mtre Mylène Lemieux, president of the YBM.The YBM is an association of over 5,000 young lawyers in the Montreal region who advocate for the legal community as a whole.One of their primary driving interests is to provide people throughout Quebec with the legal aid and knowledge necessary to be able to represent their own interests effectively.Over 100 lawyers and notaries, along with other volunteers, will be available on both Saturday and Sunday to answer any and all legal questions from Quebecers, no matter their location, ?nancial situation or age.This weekend\u2019s 34th edition of the help line puts the process of participatory justice in the limelight by informing the population on several methods of going through the dispute prevention and resolution process.\u201cWe get an average of 1,500 calls per edition but this summer we\u2019re aiming to answer more than 2,000,\u201d said Lemieux.She explained that the majority of calls received by the organization during their temporary helpline\u2019s uptime are related to family law, neighbourly relations, consumer goods, labour, and the management of estates.Here\u2019s how it works: after calling in at 1 (819) 779-6232 during the organization\u2019s hours, a caller is connected to a receptionist speci?cally quali?ed in law.That receptionist will then gather a summary of the situation described by the caller and connect them with the right lawyer to answer their questions with as much ef?ciency and accuracy as possible.\u201cCitizens can count on lawyers to ?nd a solution that is appropriate and satisfactory to their problem,\u201d said Paul-Matthieu Grondin, Chairman of the Bar of Quebec.\u201cMore than 15 years ago, the Bar of Quebec was promoting ways of preventing and resolving disputes.We continue to support participatory justice as a primary avenue for access to justice with reduced time and cost.\u201d YBM has been operating its legal helpline for over 30 years.Besides the helpline, the organization offers other legal aid services to the public, including a free appointment-based consultation service every Wednesday, as well as guides and a question answering service for anyone looking for guidance to help them through the court process.More information on the public services they offer can be found at www.ajbm.qc.ca.Young Bar of Montreal hosts 34th free legal advice weekend The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, August 28, 2020 Page 5 Record Staff The City of Sherbrooke and the management of the Centre Sherbrooke shopping mall announced earlier this week that they will form a technical working committee to analyze the changes that could be made to the redevelopment project of a portion of Galt Street West.This announcement came following a meeting jointly organized by the two parties to discuss concerns about the impact of the project on local businesses, which was attended by a number of merchants from the area, as well as other community representatives and members of the city council and administration.The planned construction of a elevated median in front of the entrance to the mall\u2019s underground parking lot is the main element questioned by business people in the area.\u201cWe do hear comments from business people and are very open to them,\u201d said Sherbrooke Mayor Steve Lussier.\u201cThe ?nancial health of our businesses is important to us.\u201d \u201cOur professionals and those of Centre Sherbrooke will sit down together to discuss what can be done to satisfy all parties, without distorting the project and ensuring that the facilities are safe for all road users,\u201d Lussier added.\u201cThe members of the municipal council will then have to make a decision.\u201d Vincent Bergeron, spokesperson for the Centre Sherbrooke, said he is delighted with the news.\u201cWe hope that the gesture taken today will allow the City and us to explore innovative solutions that bene?t everyone, he said.\u201cIt is with pleasure that we will ask our professionals at EXP to work with City services to ?nd a solution.\u201d Committee formed to study Galt West project Record Staff The City of Sherbrooke launched a \u201cgood neighbour\u201d campaign yesterday for citizens residing in or near agricultural areas.The focus of the campaign is to make people in these sectors aware of the presence of farms as well as of the needs and constraints of farmers and, vice versa.Born of complaints received last year regarding strong odors from the spreading of fertilizers, this campaign will include, among other things, a mailing to citizens living near cultivated ?elds to explain the need for this agricultural technique as well as the measures that surround it.\u201cOver the past few months, the population has come to understand the need for these farms, which provide part of our food security at all times, and particularly during the pandemic,\u201d said Nicole Bergeron, chair of the city\u2019s of the agricultural advisory committee.\u201cHaving access to fruits, vegetables, eggs or any other farm products easily and close to home does involve some inconvenience throughout the year.However, that seems to me a small price to pay to reap all the associated bene?ts.\u201d \u201cIt should be noted that following complaints received last year concerning the strong odors caused by the spreading of fertilizer by farms located in the city, the Planning and Land Management service met with the farmers concerned in order to ?nd solutions,\u201d said Pierre Tremblay, municipal councilor for the Lac-Magog district.\u201cThe latter responded favorably by making sure to change the material used this year or to change the method and location of application.I would like to thank them.\u201d According to data from Quebec\u2019s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPAQ), the City of Sherbrooke had 71 farms registered in 2015.These farms generated total revenues of just over $14.4 million of dollars at the time of that data collection.Production in the region is mainly concentrated in beef cattle (18%), milk (16%) and animal feed (16%) as well as in berries (9%).Over the next few months, a \u201cgood neighbour guide\u201d will be developed and made available on the City\u2019s website in order to help encourage understanding across the urban/rural divide.Sherbrooke introduces \u201cgood neighbour\u201d guide for farmers and townsfolk Quebec government diverts funds towards local road maintenance Record Staff The provincial government is providing $7,606,488 in ?nancial assistance to help municipalities improve and develop their municipal roads network.Orford MNA Gilles Bélanger announced the government\u2019s initiative Thursday.Quebec leadership is responding to local municipalities\u2019 calls for greater road infrastructure.\u201cThese numerous projects in the Orford riding were long awaited by citizens.I am therefore pleased with the ?nancial assistance announced today, which will allow work to be carried out on the municipal road network,\u201d said Bélanger.The latest provincial budget also included a $310 million increase in the Local Roads Assistance Program.According to a press release, $100 million from the program is going into aiding municipalities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.An additional $30 million has been distributed to the Local Road Maintenance and Dual-Use Road Maintenance programs.Transport Minister François Bonnardel added that the ?nancial aid will stimulate the economy and maintain jobs.\u201cI am very proud of the investments our government is making in municipal roads.We are continually working with municipalities to support them in their road projects,\u201d Bonnardel said.Human rights commission wants coroner informed of deaths in seniors homes Record Staff In a hearing yesterday before the Commission des institutions reacting to Bill 45, which amends the mandate of coroners, the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse recommended, for a third time, that it become mandatory to notify the coroner of a death occurring in a CHSLD, an intermediate resource or a residence for the elderly.\u201cThis bill must take into account the particular context of vulnerability and loss of autonomy of people living in institutions for the elderly,\u201d explained Commission Chair Philippe-André Tessier in a press release.The Commission issued this recommendation to broaden the scope of action of coroners in an opinion presented in 2010 and in a brief in 2011.\u201cThe duty to notify the coroner could be a deterrent to elder abuse,\u201d added Tessier.Introduced on Oct.30, Bill 45 primarily makes amendments to the Search for Causes and Circumstances of Death Act, replacing its title with the Coroners Act.This Act lists the places for which the coroner must be noti?ed of any death.It includes places for categories of persons in vulnerable situations, including certain areas covered by the Youth Protection Act and the Youth Criminal Justice Act.These include people in rehabilitation centers, people in custody in a health or social services institution, inmates, young people housed in certain youth center units, people taken into care in a family-type resource or children in a daycare service.The Commission also recommends that Bill 45 be amended so that the Commission be noti?ed when the coroner conducts an investigation following the death of a child.Indeed, on its own initiative, the Commission may investigate the death of a child whose rights may have been prejudiced.Tessier indicated that by being informed of the reasons that justi?ed the coroner\u2019s involvement, \u201cthe Commission would thus systematically have reliable information concerning the deaths of children, with a view to verifying whether their rights had been infringed upon and, if so, to propose appropriate corrective measures\u201d.The Commission\u2019s letter on Bill 45 is available at http://www.cdpdj.qc.ca/ fr/medias/Pages/Communique.aspx?- showitem=894.The Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse ensures the respect and promotion of the principles set out in the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.It also ensures the protection of children\u2019s interests, as well as the respect and promotion of their rights under the Youth Protection Act.It also ensures the application of the Act respecting equal access to employment in public bodies. Page 6 Friday, August 28, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record EDITORIAL All of the regular seasonal illnesses are still out there.They will be making the rounds soon leaving people wondering; Covid or cold?6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 FAX: 819-821-3179 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com WEBSITE: www.sherbrookerecord.com SHARON MCCULLY PUBLISHER (819) 569-9511 MATTHEW MCCULLY MANAGING EDITOR (819) 569-6345 GORDON LAMBIE ASSOCIATE EDITOR (819) 569-6345 SERGE GAGNON CHIEF PRESSMAN (819) 569-4856 JESSE BRYANT ADVERTISING MANAGER (450) 242-1188 DEPARTMENTS ACCOUNTING (819) 569-9511 ADVERTISING (819) 569-9525 CIRCULATION (819) 569-9528 NEWSROOM (819) 569-6345 KNOWLTON OFFICE 5B VICTORIA STREET, KNOWLTON, QUEBEC, J0E 1V0 TEL: (450) 242-1188 FAX: (450) 243-5155 PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS For print subscription rates, please call 819-569-9528 or email us at billing@sherbrookerecord.com ON-LINE SUBSCRIPTIONS QUEBEC: 1 YEAR 108.72 5.44 10.85 $ 1 2 5 .0 0 1 MONTH 9.78 0.49 0.98 $ 1 1 .2 5 Rates for out of Quebec and for other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record was founded on February 9, 1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by Alta Newspaper Group Limited Partnership.PM#0040007682 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to The Record, 6 Mallory Street, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 2E2 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA RECORD THE Letters DEAR EDITOR: This is in regards to the article of July 7th on the ban of arti?cial ?owers in some local cemeteries.I\u2019d like to clarify that this seems to be the case at only a few isolated locations.After extensive research, visiting cemeteries as far as Granby, Victoriaville, Danville, Richmond, to name a few, I found that Malvern, Elmwood and Bury cemeteries seem to be the only ?ower banners, that I could ?nd.Prior to Covid, I visited several locations in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine also.It\u2019s in my blood, born into a family of several generations of cemetery caretakers.Beautiful displays of arti?cial monument saddles can be found in most cemeteries, with Catholic cemeteries, in general being more lavishly decorated.St.Michel cemetery in Sherbrooke is absolutely beautiful with an abundance of colourful tributes.It\u2019s interesting to see that the Catholic cemetery which borders Malvern still allows families to honour their loved ones with arti?cial ?owers.Quite the contrast from the cold and barren Malvern cemetery! I just wanted to shed some light on this subject that is so dear to my heart, so that people know that ?owers are still welcome at most cemeteries.Out of respect, they should not be just placed and forgotten though.Pick them up in the fall and replace them when no longer looking attractive.RESPECTFULLY, LOIS MCCOURT My Take: By Gordon Lambie Does anyone else feel nervous any time there\u2019s a tickle in your nose these days?With the way things have been going for the last six months it feels easy, sometimes, to forget that there\u2019s more than just \u201cthe virus\u201d ?oating around out there.Someday soon, parents across the country whose children have gone back to school will be faced with a new set of questions: is this a regular fever, or a Covid fever?Is that tummy ache just nerves?How concerned should I be that my kid just sneezed right into my mouth?All of the regular seasonal illnesses are still out there.They will be making the rounds soon leaving people wondering; Covid or cold?Now is not the time to let those doubts linger.Use the free tools and tests that have been made widely available and ?nd out for sure.My Take: By Matthew McCully I don\u2019t need a test to con?rm I\u2019m a hypochondriac.But at some point, I will likely go get tested for COVID-19.Don\u2019t get me wrong, I\u2019m captain safety over here, but a virus doesn\u2019t become a pandemic because people aren\u2019t careful.It happens because even people making an effort to be safe and careful fall victim.And to assume I\u2019m ?ne and compromise the health of other people would be sel?sh.My only problem is I never assume I\u2019m ?ne.I have diagnosed myself as having the virus daily since the pandemic was declared.Knowing how overburdened the system is right now, I feel I need a greater justi?cation than peace of mind to get tested.I think that\u2019s part of the craftiness of this terrible bug.Doubt has plagued me a lot longer than COVID-19.Maybe a nose swab will solve two problems.My Take: By Michael Boriero I went for a COVID-19 test on Monday afternoon and I\u2019m happy to report that I received a negative diagnosis on Wednesday.I haven\u2019t been sick.I didn\u2019t have any symptoms.I haven\u2019t been hanging around bars or restaurants.I do play soccer, however, and I spend time with family and friends.I can\u2019t always account for the whereabouts of the people around me.I don\u2019t know what the people I see on the soccer ?eld do on a daily basis.The thought had been nagging at me for a while now.I felt guilty not knowing, like I was a liability.And I can tell you ?rst-hand that the process really isn\u2019t that bad.Is the 10-second nose swab uncomfortable?Yes.But it\u2019s worth it just for the piece of mind.If you\u2019re feeling guilty or exhibiting symptoms, visit a local screening test clinic.My Take: By Matthew Sylvester How important is testing for Covid, anyways?I think you\u2019d be forgiven for missing why this pandemic is the only one we\u2019ve ever had such a proli?c testing campaign for.What makes testing for this coronavirus so important is the fact that it spends at least some time being infectious while not showing any symptoms.Some people go through the entire course of the disease without so much as coughing once.It\u2019s incredibly important to ?nd those people who are infected but don\u2019t know it, and trace anyone who those people have been in contact with over the last two weeks to stop an outbreak fast.Take the case of the CHSLD d\u2019Youville last week.As fast as that outbreak was noticed, everyone at risk was tested and the virus wasn\u2019t able to spread any further.If you think you might be sick, get tested! The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, August 28, 2020 Page 7 COLUMNIST It seemed as if the whole village was there that day for the big adventure.We brought the bookcase outside, wrapped it in an old woolen blanket, and put heavy chains around it.Impossible By Mead Baldwin \u201cJeezum Crow, Elvyn, you\u2019ll never get that bookcase upstairs.It\u2019s impossible\u201d, he shouted to my Dad in his nasal voice.My dad\u2019s cousin was at it again.He loved to tell others what was wrong and give advice on how he could do it better.I can still remember that look in my Father\u2019s eyes, that intense excited expression.The challenge was on.This story began earlier that summer when my grandfather sold the store.The huge old building that had been the cornerstone of the family business for generations sat on a valuable lot right on the Lakeshore in Baldwin\u2019s Mills.It contained three ?oors of memories.Downstairs was the high counter with a few stools in front.There were hot water pipes just at foot level, perfect for warming cold feet or drying wet mittens.People had been coming to the store for groceries and village news for generations.Once there had been large barrels of items, and shelves ?lled with canned goods.The second ?oor held a large green pool table where the men of the village would gather to talk and play.Higher upstairs were storage rooms that had once been bedrooms.The local Roman Catholic congregation had even used some space for Sunday worship while their church was being built.When the store was sold family members were allowed to claim mementos and my Mom and Dad had chosen a large rectangular bookcase, 40 inches high, 18 inches deep, and eight feet long, with glass doors.It was heavy and awkward to move but beautiful nonetheless, and ?lled with nostalgia for my Father.Mom had wanted it upstairs in the large bedroom, where it wouldn\u2019t get in the way, but still house the family treasures.We had tried to move it up the stairs and into the bedroom, but it was just too long and awkward.We got stuck on the staircase again and again, just inches it seemed, from reaching our destination.It would probably have found a home downstairs, and my father was resigned to that eventuality until our neighbour spoke up with his pompous mocking voice, \u201cIt\u2019s impossible Elvyn\u201d.He was a cousin and neighbour in our village who was a self proclaimed expert on just about everything.He seemed to drop by just when people were in the middle of a construction project, like building a simple garage at the foot of the driveway, and offer his non-constructive criticism.His help might have been appreciated if he hadn\u2019t been so smug about it.He had a way of giving advice that implied that anyone was foolish not to see things his way.My father was the most amiable of men, and seldom had an argument with anyone, but he could get under Dad\u2019s skin.We moved the bookcase outside into the woodshed while my Dad made plans.I\u2019m not sure where he found the block and tackle, or how he mounted it on the roof, but next Saturday he was ready.He removed the whole window from the upstairs bedroom and the stage was set.I was only 12 or 13, too young to do any heavy lifting yet.My job was to stand in the windowsill and guide the bookcase safely through the opening.It seemed as if the whole village was there that day for the big adventure.We brought the bookcase outside, wrapped it in an old woolen blanket, and put heavy chains around it.Once the chains were attached to the pulleys we were ready.Mom was a bit worried about the roof.The farmhouse was over 80 years old, and had a ?eldstone foundation.In a heavy windstorm a lighted candle would ?icker if it was too close to an outside wall.We held our collected breath as Dad began, and the bookcase was lifted off the ground with only few creaks from the roof.Slowly it ros in the air and hovered near the window I grabbed the blanket and tugged it to ward the sill.Soon eager hands pulled it inside and released the chains.I can still remember the look of satisfaction on my Dad\u2019s face as we carefully placed it just where Mom had planned.My dad resisted the temptation t say anything to his cousin, who seemed quieter than usual that afternoon.Thi wasn\u2019t the only time my Dad reacted to the word \u201cimpossible\u201d though.Afte all, he did return to university at th age of 40 to become a teacher.Tellin him something was impossible was lik waving a red ?ag in front of an angr bull.His eyes would brighten and a new challenge would begin.Once my aun drove her car into a snowbank on th way down the driveway.She wanted t call the tow truck and Dad was read to dial, when she said \u201cYou\u2019ll neve get that car back on the road by your selves.\u201d Dad got that look in his eyes After lots of shovelling and pushing, w managed got the car onto the road b ourselves.I learned a lesson as I guided that bookcase through the open win dow that day, a lesson I would never for get.To quote Dad, \u201cwhere there\u2019s a will there\u2019s a way.\u201d Am I depressing my rat?You\u2019re perplexed, I can tell.The title begs some explanation.Meet Alfredo, our adorable pet rat.Alfredo and his twin brother, Tippex, live happily in a spacious cage in our living room.(Don\u2019t go \u2018eeuw!\u2019 How can such a sweet face be resisted?) Anyway, I just read an article about rats\u2019 mental health in a science magazine (you\u2019re making a face again, I can see you!) and it appears that rats are sensitive to arti?cial light.Too much exposure to arti?cial light, it appears, will mess up their natural cycle and confuse their internal clock, plunging them into a depression-like mood.Come to think of it, the same has been said about the adverse effect arti?cial light has on humans (and even more so since the advent of screens), so I\u2019m sure we can relate to the stress our rodent companions might be enduring.But can you actually tell if your rat is depressed?Good Question.Thing is, rats\u2019 facial expression is one of utter and permanent bewilderment.That\u2019s just how their face is, and it never really changes, regardless of their mood.So we have to look for clues elsewhere.A simple experiment of switching off the lights and watching the rats\u2019 reaction can tell us a lot about their psyche.After conducting such an experiment here, I\u2019ve not only learned about their preference for the shadows but also reached the conclusion that rats\u2019 well-being is sometimes at odds with their owners\u2019.You see, my desk is situated right beside the rats\u2019 cage, and I do, alas, tend to work in the evenings, lights on, and all.A family council was therefore summoned to discuss the matter at hand.It was decided, by popular vote of six to one, and despite my protests, that the chandelier beside my desk remain unlit during the evenings.(Those six, in case you wonder, were comprised of daddy, three siblings, and two rats.) I\u2019m a bit in the dark as to how I\u2019m supposed to keep working, but it has been clari?ed to me, beyond any shadow of a doubt, that the rats\u2019 mental stability is not up for debate.I\u2019ve in?icted enough distress on them during all those evenings where I had sel?shly chosen to work with the lights on; and quite frankly, the rats have had enough.In addition, I have been warned, an inspection crew would later be sent to monitor my compliance with the new rule.And then all went black.In the dim living room, two now- cheerful rats peered out of their hammock (you\u2019re making a face again) and then went dashing around the cage: one parkouring up and down the bars, the other sprinting on the training wheel.Their merriment and glee could hardly be contained.They made so much noise, in fact, that we couldn\u2019t hear the TV.This, in return, has caused considerable irritation within the humans in the house.After ten minutes of the rats\u2019 joy-of- living impeding on the humans\u2019, it was decided that the frolicking rats should be sedated, by means of turning the lights back on.But what about their mental stability?I asked.Too late.The lights on my chandelier were back on in no time, upon which the melancholy rodents retreated back into their hammock.I\u2019m not too worried about them, though.At night, after we\u2019ll have gone to bed, that\u2019s when they\u2019ll have a real party.And it will have all the elements a rat can possibly dream of: darkness aplenty and no humans in sight! Didi Gorman Page 8 Friday, August 28, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Wellington North: Then and Now By Gordon Lambie Sherbrooke\u2019s Wellington Street is surely home to more personal stories than there is room to talk about in this small space over the course of its long history at the centre of the city.The Record\u2019s archives alone contain well over 25,000 individual references to the downtown street, although many of them are addresses in advertisements or in the paper\u2019s masthead from the days when its of?ces were located on the street.The three images selected for this \u201cthen and now\u201d are taken from very close to the same vantage point, facing south from the intersection with Frontenac Street.The Magog River is located behind the photographer, with Strath- cona Square (the park in front of what is now the city hall) on the right.According to Jody Robinson, Archivist of the Eastern Townships Resource Centre, the oldest image of the three likely dates back to the 1900s or 1910s.Although harder to view in close detail, some of the more distinctive buildings in the foreground can still be seen in the present day image.The image also shows some of Sherbrooke\u2019s old streetcar tracks, which remained in operation under the Sherbrooke Railways & Power company until 1931, when public transit switched to bus.As usual, the image from The Record\u2019s archives is undated, leaving only context clues to place it somewhere in the 1970s or 80s.Arguably the most distinctive part of the photo is the canopies or marquees that were installed in an effort to make downtown shopping competitive with the indoor shopping malls that had begun to pop-up in the city.As mentioned in a previous \u201cthen and now\u201d text, the last of these were removed close to 20 years ago and the initiative is now largely looked back on as an unsightly and embarrassing choice, although when placed next to the fabric canopies of the ETRC photo, one can get some sense of what city planners might have been trying to modernize at the time.Wellington Street North in the present day is seen by many to be lacking in the life and energy that it once held as a downtown gathering place, although efforts continue to revitalize the area.This summer\u2019s \u201cWellington sur mer\u201d project has converted some of the street into a pedestrian mall where people can gather to picnic or pass the time surrounded by mockups of the seaside.In the background of the photo one can see the crane at the centre of the Well Sud project, the most recent initiative to bring business back into the downtown through the creation of a new set of of?ce towers on Wellington Street South over the coming years.Wellington street 2020 Wellington 1980s Wellington circa 1910 RECORD ARCHIVES GORDON LAMBIE ETRC, E.T.HERITAGE FOUNDATION FONDS. The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, August 28, 2020 Page 9 Local Sports Dr.Jessica Chang offers eye health tips for maintaining active lifestyle I don\u2019t know who was the ?rst person to exclaim, \u201cNo pain \u2013 no gain\u201d but must have been a runner.It\u2019s not that weight lifting can\u2019t be torturous; of course it can.The thing is, the weights are all in the same room, so ending the workout because of injury or illness is less challenging than say, for the runner who became ill at kilometre ?ve of a ten km run.One way or another, hurting or not, the runner has to get home.Becoming a runner requires planning and persistence with a healthy dose of common sense thrown in.The challenges presented by steep terrain and bad weather can be daunting, yet not compared to the lasting effects of preventable eye damage.Most new runners know to check their shoes for wear and tear before heading out, yet many will not wear sunglasses, running cap or sun block lotion, despite the dangers of cataracts and other eye disease from sun damage.Running can help with our mental and physical well being, and you need to be prepared for all conditions affecting every part of you from head to toe and everything in between in order to be fully protected from Mother Nature when she\u2019s in one of her moods.Vancouver based optometrist Dr.Jessica Chang has a passion for vision and eye health and the outdoors, which led to her volunteering as an optometrist for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.She also joined Volunteer Opto- metric Services to Humanity (VOSH) to provide eye care in remote regions of Guatemala.Today, Dr.Chang offers tips in a Q&A on the importance of proper eye hygiene to help maintain good eye health.Q: How important is it to wear sunglasses?A: UV protection is important, exposure over our lifetime can add up to eye health issues in our future such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.Q: Can eye contact lenses cause dry eye in summertime?A: With air-conditioning or dry heat, contact lenses could dry out more quickly than usual.Wearing sunglasses to block wind while we\u2019re outdoors being active can help.Switching to daily disposables or using arti?cial tears with our contacts would also help.Did you know that dry eye disease is a chronic and progressive condition, affecting about 30 per cent of Canadians?Symptoms include eye fatigue, soreness, grittiness, and sensitivity to light.If left untreated, dry eye symptoms can lead to eye in?ammation, abrasion of the eye\u2019s surface, corneal ulcers, and poor vision.Q: How do we clean/recycle contact lenses?A: Plastic blister packs can be recycled and contact lenses should be thrown in the garbage rather than ?ushed down the toilet.Q: Should we take eye breaks while reading outside?A: Same rules apply outdoors as indoors.Practice the 20/20/20 rule which is to look 20 feet away for 20 seconds after 20 minutes of near work.Other tips: Proper lighting (is important).Make sure your room is lit properly and eliminate all glare from external sources such as the windows.Blink! We usually blink about 15 times a minute.When we stare at the computer, we blink about 3 times a minute.Monitor placement.Make sure your computer is 15-20 degrees below eye level and the computer is approximately 40-75cm away.(Get) regular eye exams.Your doctor will check for any uncorrected prescription and muscle alignment to make sure your eyes are working optimally.Lens Technology.Blue light coating, HD lenses and new media lenses help reduce eye strain.Christine Blanchette A Runner\u2019s Mind COURTESY Page 10 Friday, August 28, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Your Birthday FFRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 You are sitting in a unique position.You have the means to get what you want, but if you let the little things get to you, you\u2019ll ?nd it challenging to reach your destination.Concentrate on what\u2019s important.Make self-improvement and expanding your interests your priorities.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - Shoot for the stars.Take on a new project or take care of un?nished business.Today is about progress, closing deals and being responsible for your happiness.Join in with gusto.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Face facts.If something isn\u2019t right, recognize the problem and do something about it.The longer you let someone push you around, the harder it will be to break away and do your own thing.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - Serious talks will resolve problems.Learn from experience and take care of business before someone beats you at your own game.You have plenty to gain if you do things your way.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Envision what needs to be done and get started.Enlist people who can contribute valuable information.Someone close to you may give you false hope; be realistic.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Reconnecting with someone who has inspired you will be enlightening.An open conversation will lead to a dynamic partnership.A romantic celebration is encouraged.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Don\u2019t feel you have to abide by someone\u2019s rules or follow someone\u2019s lead.Aim to please yourself.Living a lie will not help you get ahead.Someone will reveal a secret.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - Take the helm, run the ship and don\u2019t look back.Say what\u2019s on your mind to gain ground quickly.Share your feelings and intentions with a loved one.A commitment will lead to a new beginning.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Do your part to help get things done.Don\u2019t let anyone goad you into an argument.Take care of business and move on to more enjoyable pastimes.Engage in moderate physical activity.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Get the lowdown before you agree to something.Put your plans ?rst and foremost.You are responsible for what you accomplish, so make it count.Romance is in the stars.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Make adjustments to your living space or arrangements.Don\u2019t put up with something or someone who brings you down or causes you grief.Keep your life simple, affordable and clutter-free.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - It\u2019s up to you how you use pent-up emotional energy.You can blame others for things you don\u2019t have or didn\u2019t do, or you can embrace what life has to offer and make your dreams a reality.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - Being prepared will help you alleviate setbacks and interference.Someone from your past will vouch for you or recommend you for a job that is a perfect ?t.Be strategic in all things.SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2020 Perfection and control will be your tickets to success this year.You can change your future if you are practical and forward-thinking.Happiness begins with you.Sort out problems so that you can move freely in a direction that suits you mentally, emotionally and romantically.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - Implement the changes required to head down an exciting path.Be honest regarding what you want, and don\u2019t settle for less.The time to make a longed-for lifestyle change is now, so get moving.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Listen to your inner voice and do your best to avoid troublemakers.Don\u2019t feel obligated to do someone else\u2019s job when you haven\u2019t completed your own tasks.Take better care of your health.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - Engage in discussions that will help clarify family or community problems.Your input will be highly regarded.Love is favored.Make unique plans for two.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Be careful how much information you share about your personal life or plans.Someone will misinterpret what you say.Make self-improvement and a healthier lifestyle your priorities.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Pay attention to living expenses and the price of projects you want to pursue.You can accomplish plenty, as long as you are reasonable.A change at home will bring you closer to a loved one.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Don\u2019t take a risk with your health or money.Avoid crowds, use common sense and say no to anyone who asks for too much.Be frank regarding your intentions and desires.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - Stay focused on what you are trying to achieve.The help you have given others will put you in an excellent position to call in favors.It\u2019s time to bring about the changes that will make you happy.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Focus on a concrete plan.If you want to change the way you earn your living without giving up what you\u2019ve worked so hard to achieve, you have to remain calm and canny.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Look at your options, and choose a path that enhances your reputation.Do what others expect for now, and look for new ways to use your skills as you move forward.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Problems with loved ones will fester if you are vague or inconsistent.Someone from your past will want to reconnect, but sometimes it\u2019s best to leave yesterday behind.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Go with the ?ow.Don\u2019t fear trying something new.Shake off negativity and embrace the future with optimism and an open heart.Take control of your happiness, and make romance a priority.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - Do the legwork if you want to get ahead.Less talk and more action will discourage interference.Don\u2019t take a risk with your health, cash or emotions.Follow the path that\u2019s best for you.Sunday horoscope on page 16 CLUES ACROSS 1.Slopes 7.Attacks 13.One who has left prison 14.Goes against 16.Atomic #37 17.Home of The Beatles 19.Mac alternative 20.A common boundary with 22.Fluid in a plant 23.Genus that includes scads 25.Longer of the forearm bones 26.Gradually disappears 28.AI risk assessor 29.Type of whale 30.Jaws of a voracious animal 31.Patriotic women (abbr.) 33.Ancient Egyptian God 34.Obsessed with one\u2019s appearance 36.Erase 38.A type of smartie 40.Nostrils 41.Influential French thinker 43.Popular K-pop singer 44.One point south of due east 45.Payroll company 47.Moved quickly on foot 48.Bar bill 51.An idiot 53.Indicates silence 55.Protein-rich liquids 56.Rhythmic patterns 58.Scatter 59.Belongs to bottom layer 60.Impulsive part of the mind 61.Carousel 64.Type of degree 65.Ornamental molding 67.Locks in again 69.Sounds the same 70.Come into view CLUES DOWN 1.Speak rapidly 2.Trauma center 3.River in W.Africa 4.Ancient Greek district 5.Bulgaria\u2019s monetary unit 6.Children\u2019s ride 7.Absorbed liquid 8.Markets term 9.Retail term recording sales 10.Automaton 11.Spanish form of \u201cbe\u201d 12.Divide 13.Malaysian sailing boat 15.Writers 18.Cool! 21.Popular tourist attraction studio 24.Sets free 26.An enthusiastic devotee of sports 27.Unhappy 30.Alternate term for Holy Scripture 32.Influential French scholar 35.What thespians do 37.Local area network 38.Free from contamination 39.Coastal region of Canada 42.Sun up in New York 43.High schoolers\u2019 exam 46.Fathers 47.Call it a career 49.Suitable for growing crops 50.Rose-red variety of spinel 52.Orange-brown in color 54.Lowest point of a ridge between two peaks 55.Late TNT sportscaster 57.A way to wedge 59.Cold, dry Swiss wind 62.Hockey players need it 63.Something highly prized 66.Atomic #45 68.Top lawyer CROSSWORD Solution in Monday\u2019s paper The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, August 28, 2020 Page 11 Death Death Death Death Obituaries The mission of the Grace Village Care Foundaon is to support the compassionate care of the elderly through the provision of charitable funds to Massawippi Rerement Communies (Grace Village).To donate or for information: Emma Muise Foundation Coordinator Tel: (819) 569-0546 x5033 Grace Village Care Foundation 1515 Pleasant View St.Sherbrooke, QC, J1M 0C6 gvfoundation@masscom.ca Obituaries August 24 - August 28, 2020 Gaudet, Roger Goodfellow, Marilyn J.(née Moffat) Hutchison, Clifford Dean Laramée, Rita (Turgeon) Patterson, Elvera Cutler Rita Laramée (Turgeon) It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Rita Laramée (nee Turgeon) on August 19, 2020 at CHSLD Argyll in Sherbrooke, Qc at the age of 96.Rita was the wife of the late Emile (Jim) Laramée and the mother of Dianne (Harold Gilchrist), Michel (Brenda Mc Harg), Jacques, Sylvie (Claude Larochelle).She will be missed by her grandchildren Linda, Patrick, Joey, Eric, Nathalie and 4 great-grandchildren.The family regrets that due to COVID-19, a private graveside service will take place at a later date at Lennoxville St-Antoine cemetery.COOPÉRATIVE FUNÉRAIRE DE L\u2019ESTRIE 485, rue du 24-Juin, Sherbrooke QC PHONE: 819-565-7646 FAX: 819-565-7844 www.coopfuneraireestrie.com Gaudet, Roger 1941-2020 On August 24th, 2020, at the age of 79 years, passed away Mr.Roger Gaudet.Beloved husband of Mrs.Mary McCutcheon.Survived by Mary\u2019s children: Josie, Robin and Steven Gibbs.He also leaves to mourn his daughter: Danielle and her children: Jessica and Kristel Sanschagrin.His sister: Suzanne and her children Geneviève, Christian, Patrice and Thierry Pépin.Also survived by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.Family will receive condolences directly at St-Bernardin Church in Waterloo, Saturday, September 5th, 2020, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., followed by the funeral at 2:00 p.m.In lieu of ?owers, donations to the Maison Gilles-Carle Brome-Missisquoi would be appreciated.Les Résidences Funéraires Bessette 5034 Foster St., Waterloo QC PHONE: 450-539-1606 FAX: 450-539-3035 www.famillebessette.com Member of the C.T.Q.Elvera Cutler Patterson Suddenly on August 23, 2020 in her 82nd year.Beloved wife of the late Ottis Patterson.Loving mother of Karen (Marc), Kevin (Robyn), and Kerrie (Stephane).Dear grandmother of Jessica, Melissa, Johnathan, Meaghan, and Zachary.  Also survived by brothers and sister:  Arnold (Marion), Joanne, Peter (Miriam), and the late Gilbert (Marry). Also left to mourn are her brothers and sisters in law: Evan, Charles (Winona), Glenda (Ken), Greta (Robert), and the late Angus (Velda), and the late Gordon (June) and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.She was an active member of the Hatley Women\u2019s Institute for over 30 years, also was a member of the Hatley ACW for many years.In her later years she always enjoyed a good game of 500 and military whist with friends.She will be missed by many.Resting at Charron et fils, in Coaticook, where family and friends may call on Saturday, August 29, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.and Sunday, August 30, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service. In her memory any donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated by the family.RÉSIDENCE FUNÉRAIRE CHARRON ET FILS INC.228, rue Child, Coaticook QC PHONE: 819-849-4141 info@charronet?ls.com www.charronet?ls.com Clifford Dean Hutchison (1967-2020) Passed away suddenly at his home in M a s s a w i p p i , Quebec on August 19, 2020 at the age of 52.He leaves to mourn his son MacKenzie, brother Stephen (Melissa), niece Grace, nephew William, and also aunts, uncles, extended family and friends.Clifford was predeceased by his parents Jim and Barbara Hutchison.A private family burial will take place at a later date.CASS FUNERAL HOMES 3006 College St., Sherbrooke QC PHONE: 819-564-1750 FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 Today is the 241st day of 2020 and the 70th day of summer.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1867, the United States took possession of Midway Atoll.In 1955, 14-year-old African American Emmett Till was murdered for ?irting with a white woman in Money, Mississippi.In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr.made his \u201cI Have a Dream\u201d speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom event in Washington, D.C.In 1968, protesters fought with police at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.In 1996, Prince Charles and Princess Diana formally divorced.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), author; Bruno Bettelheim (1903-1990), psychologist; Jack Kirby (1917-1994), writer/illustrator; Donald O\u2019Connor (1925-2003), actor/performer; Ben Gazzara (1930-2012), actor; Lou Piniella (1943- ), baseball player/manager; Luis Guzman (1956- ), actor; David Fincher (1962- ), ?lm director; Shania Twain (1965- ), singer-songwriter; Jack Black (1969- ), actor; LeAnn Rimes (1982- ), singer-songwriter; Armie Hammer (1986- ), actor.TODAY\u2019S FACT: The ?rst issue of Scienti?c American was published on this day in 1845.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1977, Brazilian soccer superstar Pele played in his last competitive game, leading his New York Cosmos team to a win over the Seattle Sounders 2-1 for the National American Soccer League championship.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cWhen young, one is con?dent to be able to build palaces for mankind, but when the time comes one has one\u2019s hands full just to be able to remove their trash.\u201d - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 2.4 - square miles of land that makes up Midway Atoll.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between ?rst quarter moon (Aug.25) and full moon (Sept.1).Datebook Page 12 Friday, August 28, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Church Services Presbyterian United Death Death Marilyn J.Goodfellow (née Moffat) 1934\u20132020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Marilyn J.Goodfellow (née Moffat).Our mother passed away at the age of 86 at the CHUS- Hotel Dieu, Sherbrooke, QC, on August 13, 2020.Marilyn Goodfellow (née Moffat) leaves to mourn her loving children: Louise, Deborah (Derrick Jewlal), Shari (Alain Vermette), David and Teresa (Martin Fournier); her grandchildren: Rob, Jamie, Christopher, Alexander, Ashlee, Samuel, Jayden, Benjamin, Matthew and Joey; her great-grandsons: Avery and Beckett; her brothers: the late Rev.R.Deane Moffat (Rev.Doreen Keet), Wallace Moffat (Patsy Keet), Barry Moffat (Patricia Catchpaw); her brothers and sisters-in-law: Dorothy Lothrop (the late Nelson Lothrop), Norma Brown (the late Clifford Brown), the late Noreen McCune née Goodfellow, Joan Watt (Andy Watt), the late John Goodfellow (the late Gloria Laughren), and Clifford Goodfellow (Sandra McCoubrey); as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.In lieu of ?owers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.A graveside service will be held at the Pine Hill Cemetery, Magog, QC on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m., the Rev.Lee Ann Hogle of?ciating.STEVE L.ELKAS FUNERAL HOME PHONE: 819-565-1155 4230 Bertrand-Fabi, Sherbrooke QC FAX: 819-820-8872 info@steveelkas.com www.steveelkas.com Obituaries AYER\u2019S CLIFF, MAGOG, GEORGEVILLE Ayer\u2019s Cliff \u2013 Magog - Georgeville Pastoral Charge.Beulah United Church in Ayer\u2019s Cliff and St.Paul\u2019s United Church in Magog will be closed until further notice.You can read updates on the Ayer\u2019s Cliff-Magog- Georgeville Pastoral Charge facebook page.You may also join Rev.Lee Ann on our Youtube channel at the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCP1JwN7aDpr5GgkKk6JR_sw/videos or on our Pastoral Charge website https:// amgunited.wixsite.com/amgunited.Rev.Lee Ann Hogle 819-571-7233.LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville United Church.Facebook Live: Prayer and Re?ection with Rev.Linda.Every Sunday @ 10 a.m.& Wednesday @ 10 a.m.Available Live through Linda Buchanan\u2019s Facebook Page or Lennoxville United Church Facebook Page.Video available afterwards through Linda Buchanan\u2019s Facebook Page or Lennoxville United Church Facebook Page or Lennoxville United\u2019s Website http://lennoxvilleunitedchurch.com/.Look for Lennoxville United Church reopening in the fall.SHERBROOKE Plymouth-Trinity United Church, at 819- 346-6373 and www.plymouthtrinitychurch.org in Sherbrooke, invites you \u2013 whether you are in Sherbrooke, in the St Francis region, or beyond - to our special worship service of remembrance on Sunday, August 30, at 10:45 a.m.We will remember those who have passed, but whose lives we have as yet been unable to celebrate together as a community of faith.Connect via the Internet, or by telephone (long distance charges will apply): Check our website or call us for details (our building is closed).Venez donc nous rejoindre pour notre culte du 30 août, à 10h45, un culte spécial où nous nous souviendrons de personnes décédées et dont la communauté de foi n\u2019a pas pu encore célébrer la vie et l\u2019oeuvre ici-bas.Ce culte sera diffusé par Internet ou par téléphone (avec frais interurbains).Voir les détails sur notre site web ou téléphonez-nous (notre bâtiment est fermé).Cordiale bienvenue à tout le monde.Minister: Samuel V.Dansokho.LENNOXVILLE St.Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Church, Lennoxville.Due to the Covid-19 virus, our church is currently closed for Sunday services.We welcome you to view Rev.Susan Smith\u2019s weekly message on our facebook page, Saint Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Church/community/my services.The Word of Grace broadcast can be heard each Sunday morning on the community station CJMQ \u2013 88.9 FM at 8:30AM.It can accessed anytime at www.cjmq.fm The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Friday, August 28, 2020 Page 13 Dear Annie FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 Dear Annie: I met this guy, \u201cBill,\u201d through work.We hit it off.He\u2019d told me he was single.Later, I found out through a mutual colleague that Bill had a girlfriend, \u201cJulie,\u201d a divorced lady with two kids, but he wouldn\u2019t be able to marry her because his family wouldn\u2019t approve their marriage.So, I confronted him.He stated that she was not his girlfriend and that our colleague made the whole story up.Bill and I started dating, and, after a while, I found out that he was still seeing this lady and hanging out with her.I confronted him again, and he stated that it\u2019s not going anywhere with her, and she knows that, too.I do not believe that.I think, deep inside, she thinks she is dating a loyal guy and is waiting for him to propose any minute.I realized that Bill is just using Julie to kill time to have someone to hang out with because he doesn\u2019t want to be alone.But he doesn\u2019t want to commit to either one of us.So, when she is not available, I am available, and vice versa.I feel sorry for her because she has no clue what is happening.She is wasting her time on someone who won\u2019t commit to her.I know her name, her Facebook account, where she lives and lots more.I want to tell her the truth about Bill, but Bill will know that it was me who told her the truth.I\u2019m scared because I don\u2019t know what his reaction will be, and he knows where I live.Should I tell her the truth about this man?- Bad Romance Dear Bad Romance: I commend you for wanting to help this poor woman.But it sounds as though you\u2019d be putting yourself at risk.Focus on making a clean break from busy Bill, and trust that the other woman will see the light in time.If you\u2019re afraid for your safety due to possible retaliation from him, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for guidance.Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our early 70s.He is not all that healthy: heart disease, diabetes and asthma.I am pretty healthy but a bit overweight.We had to have our 18-year-old grandson move in with us one year ago.The move was due to horrid family issues with his mom.(That could ?ll a whole other letter!) The issue is that he really would like to make frequent trips back to his hometown, which is 50 miles away, to visit his siblings and friends.We\u2019ve been pretty limiting in letting him go, due to the coronavirus.We let him go for two weekends, and he just did not seem to get it.He was lax in his use of PPE when visiting.He doesn\u2019t think it\u2019s a big deal.I do not know what to do.We want him to keep up with his friends and siblings but are terri?ed he will bring home the virus.He is very involved on FaceTime and social media, but it is just not the same as hanging out, we know.We realize how hard it has been to be so far away from his siblings and friends.But we do not want to die! I really do not know how to best handle this.- Nervous Grandparents Dear Nervous Grandparents: Not wanting to die is a perfectly reasonable wish.Stand your ground with your grandson: He can wear PPE and practice social distancing on these trips, or he can stay home.The choice is his.We\u2019re all feeling isolated and tired of living this way.But the pandemic isn\u2019t over just because we\u2019re over it.\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.On April 14th, 1960, The Montreal Canadiens won their 13th Stanley Cup and on August 29th, 1960, Dean Young was born! Happy 60th birthday Dean!! With Love from Sue Lindsay and Toufic Kirby, Chad, Alice and Charlotte Samantha and Dylan Emily and Marie 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 Happy Birthday! 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Page 16 Friday, August 28, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Your Birthday SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2020 Take control, be direct and ask for what you want.It\u2019s up to you to take advantage of what\u2019s available to you.Taking swift action will keep you ahead of any competition you face.Make positive change your objective to achieve the best results.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - Verify information that comes your way.Don\u2019t rely on others to give you the information you require.Handle legal and ?nancial matters yourself.Put more thought into your personal life.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Take the initiative to do what\u2019s best for you.Step away from people who lower your self- esteem and toy with your emotions.Don\u2019t jump into something you aren\u2019t ready for.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - Deal with a sensitive issue before it escalates.Pay attention to loved ones and friends you may have neglected due to your busy schedule.Romance is encouraged.Make peace when necessary.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Look at the possibilities, but don\u2019t jump into something without collecting the facts and ?gures.You can make home improvements as long as you stick to a budget.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - A change someone makes will blindside you.Take a step back and consider your options before you complain.An intelligent approach will ensure that you come out on top.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Don\u2019t feel that you must change to appease others.Do what\u2019s best for you, and give others the freedom to do as they please.Focus on building con?dence and expressing yourself.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - Make up your mind and follow through with your plans.Let your intuition guide you to the path that best suits you.Romance will bring you closer to a loved one.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Don\u2019t leave anything to chance.It\u2019s up to you to take charge and make your voice heard.Arguing won\u2019t help, but knowledge, information and a solid plan will.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Your feelings will be hard to hide.Face the facts, address problems and do your best to ?x what isn\u2019t working.Do your own thing without worrying about the actions of others.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Don\u2019t ignore what\u2019s going on around you.Being fully aware of what others are doing will give you the edge you need.Don\u2019t let an emotional incident cause a rift between you and a loved one.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - An unexpected turn of events will leave you scrambling to maintain order.Don\u2019t let anger set in when balance and harmony are what\u2019s required.Be smart and keep the peace.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - Take time to rest.You need to maintain strength and avoid unnecessary health risks.Take the necessary precautions, regardless of what others do.Rethink your strategy and how you spend your time.FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 The ?nesse lost - that\u2019s lucky By Phillip Alder Jean Cocteau wrote, \u201cNever do what a specialist can do better.Discover your own specialty.Do not despair if your specialty appears to be more delicate, a lesser thing.Make up in ?nesse what you lose in force.\u201d At the bridge table, frequently your contract requires a winning ?nesse.Strange as it sounds, though, occasionally a losing ?nesse will be a lifesaver.Given that whopping hint, how should South plan the play in six spades?West leads the heart jack.Declarer ruffs and draws trumps in three rounds.How should South continue?North had an uncomfortable bid over West\u2019s preemptive raise to four hearts, but advancing with ?ve clubs, despite having only 6 high-card points, was a reasonable choice.Then declarer, with no room to investigate a grand slam, bid what he thought he could make.At ?rst glance, it looks as though South should cash the two top clubs.If the queen drops, he is home with an overtrick.If she doesn\u2019t, declarer needs to ?nd East with a singleton or doubleton royal in diamonds.But there is a much better line.At trick ?ve, declarer leads his club 10 and overtakes with dummy\u2019s jack (unless West covers with the queen, after which South would play low from the board).If the ?nesse luckily loses, East winning with the queen, declarer has four club winners on which he can discard his three diamond losers.If the club ?nesse unluckily wins (East refusing the trick), South must try the double diamond ?nesse - but that will surely succeed given East\u2019s opening bid.To take the second diamond ?nesse, declarer overtakes his club king with dummy\u2019s ace."]