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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 Covered bridges and drones\u2014an unlikely duo Page 5 Home daycare strike ends Page 3 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Monday, September 28, 2020 Pleins Rayons receives $2,000 donation Health minister calls on Quebecers to be extra cautious Record Staff Health Minister Christian Dubé announced Friday that the regions encompassing the Montreal Metropolitan Community and the Rivière-du-Nord MRC were moving to orange alert level.Dubé\u2019s decision was based on information from Quebec\u2019s public health of?cials, who have been monitoring the situation in these regions and watching the evolution of the pandemic situation.The move is essentially to curb the transmission of COVID-19, according to a press release.The health minister also asked all Quebecers, regardless of region or alert status, to limit their contact with other people as much as possible for the next 28 days.He speci?cally asked people to cancel any dinners planned with family or friends, barbecues, weddings, or any other celebration.While there are many reasons to celebrate, such as an anniversary, Dubé said he wants to limit large gatherings in private residences.\u201cIt\u2019s a temporary sacri?ce to break the second wave.The situation is worrisome and I once again invite Quebecers to apply the measures rigorously and to be vigilant in the coming weeks,\u201d Dubé said.He also asked that Quebecers cooperate with health of?cials\u2019 investigations by answering the phone.In order to indicate the importance of the phone call, \u2018public health\u2019 will be displayed on the screen.The importance of these measures 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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COURTESY Record Staff Last week Lyne Bessette, Member of Parliament for Brome\u2013Missisquoi, made a $2,000 donation to Pleins Rayons, the Cowansville- based organization that promotes professional and social inclusion of young people from the Brome- Missisquoi region who have an intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder through the development of vocational skills.Bessette donated her annual MP\u2019s salary adjustment to the local organization.\u201cEver since I was a child, sports and physical activity have played a major role in my life,\u201d said Bessette.\u201cMy passion for cycling is no secret, and with this gift, I wanted to let youth in my region get a bike and discover the joys of the sport.That is why I donated the $2,000 annual salary adjustment I received as an MP.Who knows?In addition to living healthier, some of these youth may develop a passion for cycling like I did.\u201d Pleins Rayons hosts more than 35 individuals daily for social economy projects or therapeutic recreational activities focused around cycling.Bessette\u2019s donation enabled the organization to purchase bicycle parts and provide free bicycles to over 30 vulnerable youth in the Brome\u2013 Missisquoi area.The bicycles will help these youth become more active and reduce the time they spend in front of screens using technology.\u201cLyne and I know the importance of getting our ?rst bike and the bene?ts of cycling,\u201d said Stephan Marcoux, the executive director of Pleins Rayons.\u201cThis gift will give a free bicycle to more than 30 local youth so they can experience the feelings of joy and freedom that cycling provides.In addition, this donation will encourage these youth to adopt a healthier lifestyle.\u201d In addition to sales of low- cost bicycles, the organization offers a repair service.Bicycles are repaired by young adults with an intellectual disability or an autism spectrum disorder.This initiative enables these young people to play an active social role in their community.CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 Page 2 Monday, September 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: 40 PER CENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH OF 25 LOW OF 15 TUESDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH OF 25 LOW OF 12 WEDNESDAY: SHOWERS HIGH OF 16 LOW OF 11 THURSDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 17 LOW OF 7 FRIDAY: 60 PER CENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH OF 14 LOW OF 5 There is something deliciously satisfying to local history buffs who walk upon the land, drive along the country roads and search along a riverbed imagining the landscape and lives of those who once existed and made their existence in any given location in being given the opportunity to learn about an area, its people and its journey.All too often when we take the time to learn and appreciate what came before, we then cherish the knowledge it gives new perspective and respect for any given place and its ancestry.The Bolton-Est Cultural Committee began its \u201cMines & Rails\u201d exhibit on September 26-27, and another will be held on October 10-11-12 from 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.at Saint-Patrick Centre, 854, Missisquoi Route, Bolton- Est.Please note that admission is free.There will also be two lectures held to learn more about the era of mining and railway development in the Bolton area.The Cultural Committee shares with us that at the beginning of the 20th century, the region produced 10 tons of ore per day.More than 300 workers were employed in the mines and mills bordering the railroad: men, women and children, all were involved.The ?rst lecture was entitled: \u201cBolton-Est, An Appalachian Village - Geological History of Our Landscapes\u201d and was scheduled for Saturday, September 26, at 1:30 p.m.Bruno Landry, geomorphologist, takes attendees into the geological history of the Appalachians, addressing the birth and death of an ocean, of continents and their successive movement up to present day.An examination of some of the mineral resources of the Eastern Townships and the legacy of the last glaciations\u2019 was planned.The second lecture will be: \u201cExploitation of Mines, People and The Environment\u201d held on Saturday, October 10, 2020, 1:30 p.m.The lecture will be in French, but you may ask questions in English.Serge Wagner, member of the Bolton Historical Society, talks about the beginning of copper mining in Bolton-Est, in the 19th century: the rudimentary methods of copper extraction and the exploitation of women, children, immigrants and French-Canadians by capitalist elite.He also evokes the environmental disaster caused by this exploitation.Those wanting to attend are asked to reserve your seat by registering with Amélie Marcotte-Losier at 450-292-3444, ext.29.A word about St.Patrick\u2019s Centre: The Municipality of Bolton-Est acquired this community space (open from May to October) to give the citizens of Bolton-Est a place to gather and partake in a variety of cultural events: music, classical concerts, exhibitions.This former church building is now a hub of activity and welcomes the community for events like this one, close to home and in celebration of culture at its best.\u201cMines & rails\u201d exhibit in Bolton-Est Mable Hastings The Scoop Record Staff According to a press release on Sept.23, 2020, a new bill that prohibits \u2018conversion therapies\u2019, also known as \u2018sexual reorientation therapies\u2019 has been introduced to the National Assembly by Jennifer Maccarone, the Liberal MNA representing Westmount-Saint-Louis.The release stated that several businesses and religious organizations have been trying to convince Quebecers that curing or treating homosexuality is possible through these \u2018therapies\u2019 for a number of years, but that conversion therapies are proven to be harmful.In Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Manitoba, conversion therapies are illegal for minors and these therapies are prohibited for anyone in the city of Vancouver.Maccarone stated that, because other provinces and communities have already illegalized these practices, it is therefore possible for Quebec to take action to amend certain laws and ensure the respect for sexual orientation and gender identity by prohibiting these practices.The release quoted Maccarone calling on the government to follow through with a motion presented in June of 2019 that condemned the use of conversion therapies and called upon the Minister of Justice to take the appropriate measures to put a stop to them, stating that her proposed bill is intended to respond to action taken concerning the 2019 motion.\u201cThere is still too great a lack of inclusion, consistency, understanding, tolerance, and I think this bill is a concrete step to demonstrate our will as a society to move forward,\u201d stated Maccarone.Included in the release were statements from LGBTQ+ foundations such as Transgender Kids Canada and LGBT+ Family Coalition.The groups pointed out that these practices hinder children\u2019s development and stigmatize LGBTQ+ youth who are victims of them.They added that conversion therapies have been refused by the medical profession due to their ineffectiveness and the possible consequences.New bill prohibiting the use of conversion therapy presented to National Assembly The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, September 28, 2020 Page 3 Local News Despite all the dif?culty English-speaking seniors face when accessing health services, Ethier said she was impressed by their resilience, strength, and resourcefulness.Record Staff Quebec\u2019s municipalities and public transit organizations will receive $2.3 billion in ?nancial assistance from the provincial government in order to offset monetary losses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a press release, public transit organizations will share $1.2 billion, an $800 million instalment will be paid this fall.The government will give another $400 million during the ?rst months of the New Year.Meanwhile, a total of $800 million will be doled out to municipalities to cover costs and revenues lost since March.The government is hoping that a boost in funds will help municipalities play a role in Quebec\u2019s economic recovery.\u201cOur government is offering the municipalities the necessary means to confront the pandemic and prepare to contribute actively to economic recovery in Québec\u2019s regions,\u201d said Municipal Affairs Minister Andrée Laforest.An addition $300 million has been set aside in anticipation of a second wave of the novel coronavirus.These funds will be allocated accordingly in the winter, if the pandemic situation demands it.Suzanne Roy, president of the Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ) and Mayor of Sainte-Julie, lauded the teamwork of Quebec Premier François Legault and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.The funds will enable local governments to ensure a sustainable economic recovery.\u201cThis assistance will help alleviate the strong budgetary pressures that have been felt since last spring, ensure the safe maintenance of services to the population, help municipalities deal with a second wave of COVID-19 and support the efforts required for a safe and sustainable recovery in all regions of Quebec,\u201d Roy said.She also commended the work of Laforest, adding that her leadership is the reason the government was able to make this announcement.It\u2019s rare to see an agreement reached between three levels of government in a short period of time.By Reann Fournier Special to The Record A year ago, University of Sherbrooke Master\u2019s student Alexandra Ethier started searching for local seniors to aid in a research study on the accessibility to health services for English seniors living in the Eastern Townships.Now, after assessing her ?ndings, Ethier says that, not only is she impressed by English-speaking seniors in the region, but she will be continuing her project to provide support.The research highlights how important English health services are for these seniors.\u201cThey described that sometimes, when making calls, if they requested English assistance, they\u2019d be waiting much longer,\u201d said Ethier.\u201cSome came up with strategies to navigate this, but they said that it becomes tiring trying to always advocate for yourself.\u201d Ethier described that many seniors took their accessibility problems into their own hands.\u201cMany told me that they were able to get mutual aid,\u201d she said.\u201cAny information was shared, like when anyone found an English- speaking doctor.\u201d According to Ethier\u2019s research, because accessing health services in English is often a dif?cult task, there is a fear among English seniors that they may not be able to receive the services and help they need.This was also a problem when ?ling complaints about sub-par services.\u201cThe problem here,\u201d said Ethier, \u201cis that since they fear not having these services, some won\u2019t event ask for them.\u201d Those interviewed by Ethier were eager to have someone who was willing to listen and advocate in their place and who was not a medical professional themselves.She said that many showed up with lists of things they wanted to talk about.\u201cAs a researcher, you have the questions you want to ask individuals, but they knew their problems and wanted to talk about them,\u201d she said.\u201cI think it was just nice to have someone really want to listen and hopefully change some things for them.\u201d Despite all the dif?culty English- speaking seniors face when accessing health services, Ethier said she was impressed by their resilience, strength, and resourcefulness.\u201cIt\u2019s not just the language either, there are so many things that make this process dif?cult,\u201d she said.\u201cMany seniors have to be proactive by calling doctors for results, they attend talks about health in their communities.It really is impressive.\u201d Ethier found more than she had expected through her research and, because of this, has decided to continue her project with an awareness and educational campaign.This campaign will consist of informative videos, brochures, and will include feedback from seniors themselves before launching.While Ethier did not give a concrete date for launching the awareness campaign, she was clear that this was not something she was taking lightly.\u201cIt\u2019s all based on what seniors told me.They\u2019re providing me feedback and letting me know their needs.It\u2019s a continuous process,\u201d said Ethier.\u201cI didn\u2019t want my Master\u2019s to just be in a library somewhere.This is something that can help people and will hopefully help people.\u201d Record staff On Sunday afternoon the FIPEQ- CSQ, the union representing 10,000 home daycare workers across the province, announced that an agreement in principle had been reached with the Families Ministry, resulting in the end of the unlimited general strike that began last Monday.Details of the agreement will be made public on Monday evening, September 28, via the union\u2019s Facebook page.A vote on the agreement will take place by phone from Oct.2 to 4, and the ?nal result will be announced on Oct.5.Provincial government offers billions in ?nancial aid to municipalities and public transit English seniors resilient, resourceful when accessing health services Home daycare strike ends is underlined by the fact that the provincial case load increased by 2,231 over the weekend, with just under 900 con?rmed on Sunday.The number of hospitalizations increased to 216, 41 of which were in intensive care as of this writing, and the number of deaths related to COVID-19 increased to 5,825.In the Estrie region, the total number of cases since the start hit 1,711 with the news of 37 new cases on Sunday.Locally the news of the weekend was an increasingly dire situation at the Granby hospital.In a press release issued Sunday, the CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie \u2013 CHUS con?rmed three separate outbreaks in three different parts of the facility.The ?rst included ?ve staff members and four hospital users, the second with seven hospital users, and the third with under ?ve cases.As a result of the situation, the hospital has suspended all visiting, although those facing medical emergencies or scheduled medical appointments can and should still make use of the facilities\u2019 services.Masks, frequent hand-washing, and social distancing will be required to access the hospital.COVID update CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 Page 4 Monday, September 28 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record EDITORIAL Turner came a distant third in that race, refusing to drop out.Following the convention, Turner\u2019s supporters maintained a network to be prepared when the opportunity came to replace Trudeau.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 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Leaf ?ag, a few metres from each other, ?apping in the breeze buffeting the Promenade des Gouverneurs overlooking the St.Lawrence River in Quebec City.Both ?ags at half-mast, for different reasons.The American ?ag, attached to the U.S.consulate building, had been lowered in tribute to Ruth Baden Ginsburg, the Supreme Court justice whose death signaled yet another bitterly partisan ?ght in Washington.The lowered Canadian ?ag, on a pole in Parc des Gouverneurs in front of the monument to Wolfe and Montcalm, was to mark the passing of John Napier Turner, Canada\u2019s 17th prime minister for 79 days in 1984.If you are to stretch for parallels, you could say both Turner and Ginsburg made signi?cant contributions to the advancement of human freedom and dignity in their respective countries.Ginsburg\u2019s legacy would seem to be her work as a litigator in landmark cases for women\u2019s rights which continued in judgements from the bench of the top U.S.court.Turner, whose legacy in his blink- of-an-eye term as prime minister is negligible, was arguably the most progressive justice minister Canada has seen, from 1968-72, under his boss and nemesis Pierre Trudeau.Turner brought in sweeping changes to the Criminal Code, including liberalizing abortion, decriminalizing homosexuality, tightening gun laws, and cracking down on drunk drivers.That impressive record of reform gets buried by the fact he was also justice minister during the most controversial suspension of civil rights this country has ever seen with the imposition of the War Measures Act during the October Crisis of 1970.Turner\u2019s passing marks the sunset an era of Canadian politics, or at least Liberals politics, a Shakespearean drama featuring a long and bitter civil war within the party.It\u2019s misleading to exaggerate it, but the rivalry between the Turner and Trudeau factions of Liberal Land shaped a half century of Canadian politics.The contest between the two party stars began when Turner ran for the Liberal leadership in 1968 which Trudeau won on the fourth ballot, by about 250 votes over veteran Toronto minister Robert Winters.Turner came a distant third in that race, refusing to drop out.Following the convention, Turner\u2019s supporters maintained a network to be prepared when the opportunity came to replace Trudeau.There\u2019s a riveting reference in a 1984 biography of Turner by Jack Cahill: \u201cDeep down he believed he could do a better job than Trudeau.He considered Trudeau to be an aberration in the Liberal successions anyway, not really a Liberal at all.And hadn\u2019t Mike Pearson expressed his concerns about Trudeau on his deathbed and belatedly passed the baton to the younger man, as he should have done in the ?rst place \u2026\u201d By the time Turner ran for the leadership in 1984, after being out of politics for nearly 10 years, the Trudeau faction of the party had rallied to Jean Chretien, whose populist, street?ghter charm and patriotic fervour seemed to be more of a winning ticket than Turner who seemed like a Bay Street relic whose time had come and gone.When Liberal Party president at the time Iona Campagnolo declared upon announcing the ?nal ballot of the Liberal leadership race that Chretien \u201cwas second on the ballot, but ?rst in our hearts,\u201d the die was cast for Turner\u2019s troubled leadership.Chretien cashed in on all that Liberal love when he got his second chance in the 1990 leadership contest.Much of the Turner camp, embittered by Chretien\u2019s gang\u2019s constant plotting during his six years at the Liberal helm, had gotten behind Paul Martin, another \u201cgolden boy\u201d saviour-in-waiting for the Liberals.The Martin bunch returned the favour by conspiring to hasten Chretien\u2019s departure from the leadership to make way for his impatient successor.Chretien, the story goes, called an early election in 2000 to thwart Martin\u2019s ambitions (and also to capitalize on an opposition in disarray).The state funeral for Turner Oct.6 might lay to rest the mythical rivalry with Trudeau, for whom the nation held a state funeral almost exactly 20 years ago.Some might say that funeral, with the memorable image of a grieving elder son, marked the birth of a new era of Liberal ambitions.Trudeau-Turner rivalry sparked enduring Liberal party feud Record Staff The Sherbrooke Phoenix kick off their 2020-2021 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) campaign on Oct.2 at the Palais des sports with a special opening ceremony honouring last year\u2019s historic club record.Sherbrooke ?nished with the best record in the QMJHL in 2019-2020.On Friday the team will hoist the Jean Rougeau Trophy, awarded to the regular season champions, and the Luc-Robitaille Trophy, awarded to the team with the most goals.The team also amassed a number of individual awards and they sat at the top of Canadian Hockey League standings for most of the year.Several veteran Phoenix players from last season will be honoured at centre ice.Sherbrooke is also raising the regular season champion banner for the ?rst time in franchise history.Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 health and safety measures the Phoenix organization has opted to play the season without any fans in the stadium.However, club supporters can get their local hockey ?x at Ciné-Parc Orford.The outdoor cinema is going to broadcast the game on the big screen in partnership with Hamster Megaburo and the Sherbrooke Phoenix organization.\u201cDespite the distance, we really want to share this moment with our supporters.They were with us all last season cheering us on from game to game [\u2026] We may be at the Palais des sports, and they may be at the Ciné-Parc, but we\u2019ll feel them supporting us,\u201d said team captain Samuel Poulin.People can purchase tickets to the event on the Ciné-Parc Orford website.According to a press release, the rate is $20 per car and the site opens at 5:30 p.m.on Friday.Marc Bryson will be calling the game as the Phoenix take on the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada.Sherbrooke Phoenix to honour previous season on opening day Peter Black The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, September 28, 2020 Page 5 Do you want to work within a dynamic team where you can advance your career?Domino's of Sherbrooke is looking for \u2022 Delivery drivers \u2022 Shift Managers \u2022 Assistant Managers \u2022 Managers \u2022 Customer Service Representative Possibility of advancement.Restaurant experience is a bonus but not mandatory.Our customer lobbies are closed to the public, please leave your CV in our mailbox, 1105 rue Belvédère S.or send it by email to Amanda: amanda.boersen@gmail.com Your career awaits you! Record Staff The provincial government has committed to building a new seniors\u2019 and alternative housing facility in Magog by 2022, announced Orford MNA Gilles Bélanger on Friday morning.Bélanger made the announcement on behalf of Seniors Minister Marguerite Blais.According to a press release, the new building comes with 48 available spaces split evenly to accommodate the regions\u2019 elderly and special needs population.The facility comes with air- conditioning units, individual rooms with toilets and adapted showers for each resident.Blais said the government is transforming housing for the seniors and special needs population, adding a more human touch.\u201cWe are in action to offer them a living environment more human and more personalized with the construction of this Maison des aînés in Magog, which will welcome 48 men and women who built the Quebec of today,\u201d she said.The project aims to create a more home-like atmosphere and encourage residents to build friendships.The goal is to facilitate a more active lifestyle, but the government is also aware of the ongoing pandemic.While residents are encouraged to frequent the large gathering areas of the building, there will also be strict virus prevention and control measures in the event of an outbreak.The government also hopes these measures will lead to workforce retention.Magog site new seniors\u2019 and alternative housing project By Jordan Dionne Special to The Record If you heard a buzzing while visiting any of the Eastern Townships\u2019 remaining covered bridges, you surely were not being attacked by any sort of bug.Rather, over the last few weeks, an active member in the promotion of the area\u2019s history and geography, Chris Houghton from Glenn Sutton, expanded his use of his drone.Starting with foliage and scenic shots over the Sutton area, Houghton decided to embark on an exciting new project\u2014covered bridges.Covered bridges aren\u2019t necessarily the ?rst thing that comes to mind when thinking of the Townships.Yet, what many people don\u2019t realize is that we are indeed fortunate to have as many covered bridges that we do; many of which are still in use today to vehicular or pedestrian traf?c.Houghton sought out this opportunity to discover the Eastern Townships by doing what he loves with his wife.His project, which is now ?nished, is available on YouTube under the channel name Chip H.In it, you will ?nd a slew of covered bridges with views of them from the air and in the bridge itself, all thanks to master drone-?ying skills.According to Houghton\u2019s research, there used to be 200 covered bridges in the Eastern Townships.Now, there are a mere 21 left which is a fraction of the originals, yet a comparatively large number when looking at other regions of Canada.Of the 21, Houghton covered seven in various locations sprawled everywhere such as Saint-Armand, Waterville, Potton, Brigham, Milby, Cookshire-Eaton, and Notre-Dame de Standbridge.When asked what his favourite bridge is so far, he was quick to answer with the Milby Covered Bridge mostly due to the fact that it is one of the oldest around.While it certainly is the oldest covered bridge in the neighbourhood, the actual oldest covered bridge in Canada is the Powerscourt Covered Bridge between Hinchinbrooke and Elgin in the Montérégie region to the west of the Townships.It was built in 1861 and is still in use today.How do wooden covered bridges last so long when there are bridges like the old Champlain Bridge that could barely live its designated lifetime?The secret, according to Houghton, is not the base, but rather it is the trusses used to build the frame and walls of the bridges.However, it is rare if not impossible that a bridge that is still under pedestrian or vehicular use is still used without modi?cations.As an example, Houghton mentioned the Eustis Bridge in Waterville which only has 20 per cent of its original materials.Houghton, who is an active member in many historical forums online, was able to share his project with a large audience.Nevertheless, he was still \u201ca bit surprised at the reaction\u201d with the hundreds of views his project has received on YouTube.While he wanted to cover many more, including two near Cowansville, strict drone laws prevented him due to the bridges\u2019 proximity to an airport and a prison.Houghton plans on pursuing a second part to this project to cover more of the region\u2019s bridges.Covered bridges and drones\u2014an unlikely duo Record Staff Marie-Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament for Compton- Stanstead and Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, is inviting local organizations to submit a project to the new Climate Action and Awareness Fund.The fund from Environment and Climate Change Canada will support projects that help to reduce Canada\u2019s greenhouse gas emissions.This request for proposals will provide from $100,000 to $6 million to eligible organizations, for a total of up to $50 million over ?ve years.The Climate Action and Awareness Fund has three main priorities: \u2022 support youth climate awareness (request for proposals - closed summer 2020) and community-based climate action (request for proposals - fall 2020); \u2022 support climate research at Canadian think tanks and in academia (request for proposals - winter 2021); \u2022 advance climate science and technology (request for proposals - winter 2021).The types of support, outreach and resources provided through community-based climate action projects may include workshops, networking, training, virtual platforms, climate awareness activities \u2013 including those related to Indigenous knowledge \u2013 and more.These activities should enable communities to take action on climate change.Eligible recipients include not-for- pro?t non-governmental organizations, university or academic institutions and Indigenous organizations.For more information on the eligibility criteria and how to submit an application, please see the following link:https://www.canada.ca/en/services/ environment/weather/climatechange/ funding-programs/climate-action- awareness-fund.html.The application form and all required documentation must be sent by Oct.21, 2020.Climate action fund call for projects PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHRIS HOUGHTON The Eustis Bridge in Waterville currently maintains 20 per cent of its original materials.The Milby Bridge is the oldest bridge in the Eastern Townships. Page 6 Monday, September 28, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, September 28, 2020 Page 7 Page 8 Monday, September 28, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Death Death Death BIRTH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 40¢ per word.Minimum charge $10.00 ($11.50 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions or more: 15% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: 11 a.m., day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $16.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $36.00 ($41.40 taxes included) Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.Can be e-mailed to: classad@sherbrookerecord.com - They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday\u2019s paper, email production@sherbrookerecord.com or call 819-569-4856 between 1 p.m.and 5 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday\u2019s edition, email production@sherbrookerecord.com, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to con?rm transmission) between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called.Rates: Please call for costs.RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES David Frederick Page (12.20.1931 to 09.23.2020) With gratitude for a long life well lived, the family of David Page announces his passing on September 23 at the age of 88 years.Predeceased by Edith Annie Page (née Rymill), his loving wife of 56 years and mother of their 4 children.David and Edith worked side-by-side building their family life together.Survived by Marjorie Ethel Page, his loving wife, cherished companion and caregiver of 10 years.Beloved father to Barbara McKee (James), Terry Page (Linda Fletcher), Michael Page (Andi), Joanne Hallman (John) and their respective children and grandchildren.Beloved stepfather to Janet Palmer (Mike), Dianne Wilhelm (Steve), Sharon Kenkel (Len Taylor) and their respective children and grandchildren.Survived by dear siblings and remembered by the families of Rose Faith (Ernie), Anne Taylor (John) and Doug Page (June).Predeceased by dear siblings and remembered by the families of Henry Page, May Page, Jean Rublee (Ron), Austin Page (Suzanne) and Reggie Page (Marilyn).David enjoyed being outdoors as much as possible.He could be found in his hardwood bush cutting trees for firewood, clearing trails for the tractor, hammering stiles and hanging buckets for sap, tilling soil for vegetable gardens, working in his beloved flower beds and cutting grass.If time permitted, he spent the remaining hours in his workshop turning bowls on the lathes and making sawdust.In later years he enjoyed travelling with Marjorie.They visited family and made several trips to Hawaii to visit David\u2019s nephew Richard.David battled cancer and kidney failure for a great number of years, which finally forced him to slow down, but not stop.Just this spring he bought a new tiller attachment for his tractor and with the help of family, put in his last vegetable garden.The family will be personally contacting friends and relatives regarding a future celebration of life for David to be held at the family home.Those wishing to make a donation in David\u2019s memory are asked to consider donating to the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation.Registered Charitable Number: 11882 6288 RR0001 Please allocate to: Medical Day Care Cancer Clinic Corbett Funeral Home 95 Dundas St.North Cambridge, Ontario N1R 5N6 Tel.519-740-0669 Fax 519-740-0675 www.corbettfuneralhome.ca Lemieux, Georges Maurice 1929-2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear dad, Georges Maurice Lemieux of Sutton on September 16, 2020 at the tender age of 91 years, at La Maison au Diapason in Bromont.Predeceased by his wife Rae Gendron, his legacy is now in the hands of his children: Michèle (Michael Gould), Danièle (Brian Benedetti), Pierre (Pamela Maten), Julie (Richard Dion).Beloved grandpa to: Alida (Alex Colvin), William (Candice Talbot), Charles, Thomas; he will be remembered by all who had the good fortune of knowing him including his special friend, Gail Hurley.We are grateful for the love he bestowed on each and every one of us and inspired by the sense of humour present in his blue eyes to the very end.Due to the advent of Covid-19, a reception in his honour will be held at a later date.A gift in memoriam to La Fondation au Diapason in lieu of ?owers would be greatly appreciated.www.audiapason.org/la-fondation/ Les Jardins Funéraires Bessette 997 rue des Colombes, Granby QC PHONE: 450-777-1171 FAX: 450-777-4393 www.famillebessette.com Member of the C.T.Q.MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 Today is the 272nd day of 2020 and the seventh day of autumn.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1066, William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, invaded England.In 1924, the ?rst aerial circumnavigation of the world, conducted by a team of aviators from the U.S.Army Air Service, ended in Seattle, Washington, after 175 days.In 2000, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of the pregnancy-terminating drug RU-486 after a 12-year controversy.In 2008, the space transportation company SpaceX launched Falcon 1, the ?rst private spacecraft, into orbit.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856-1923), author; Ed Sullivan (1901-1974), TV personality; Max Schmeling (1905-2005), boxer; Al Capp (1909-1979), cartoonist; Marcello Mastroianni (1924-1996), actor; Brigitte Bardot (1934- ), actress; Ben E.King (1938-2015), singer-songwriter; Janeane Garofalo (1964- ), comedian/actress; Mira Sorvino (1967- ), actress; Naomi Watts (1968- ), actress; Fedor Emelianenko (1976- ), mixed martial artist; Hilary Duff (1987- ), singer/actress.TODAY\u2019S FACT: SpaceX\u2019s Falcon Heavy rockets were named after the Millennium Falcon spacecraft from the movie \u201cStar Wars.\u201d TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1941, Ted Williams hit 6-for-8 in a doubleheader to ?nish the season with a batting average over .400 (.406), a feat no player since has accomplished.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cI still think my whole career was accidental.I didn\u2019t pursue it.I feel like I\u2019m cheating sometimes.\u201d - Ben E.King TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 6.8 - depth (in miles) below sea level of Challenger Deep, the lowest point on Earth, located at the bottom of the Marianas Trench in the western Paci?c Ocean.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between ?rst quarter moon (Sept.23) and full moon (Oct.1).Datebook The Mediterranean diet has long been touted as a healthy way to eat.The Mediterranean diet is inspired by the eating trends of people from Italy and Greece in the 1960s.Principal aspects include high consumption of legumes, olive oil, fruits, and vegetables.When coupled with other healthy eating habits like selecting natural, unre?ned ingredients, such as nutrient-rich honey instead of re?ned sugar, people can transform how they eat without sacri?cing ?avor.This recipe for delicious \u201cGrilled Lamb Chops With Honey Figs\u201d from \u201cCooking Light Fresh Food Superfast\u201d (Oxmoor House) by The Cooking Light Editors combines ingredients that would customarily be found in a Mediterranean Diet with a sweet honey drizzle.Figs can cook quickly, so choose ?rm, ripe ones that can withstand the heat of the grill.Grilled Lamb Chops With Honey Figs Yields 4 servings 8 4-ounce lean lamb loin chops, trimmed 1?4 teaspoon salt 1?4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 ablespoons honey 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 8 fresh ?gs, halved Cooking spray Rosemary sprigs (optional) Preheat the grill.Sprinkle the lamb evenly with salt and pepper.Combine the honey, oil and rosemary; brush half of the honey mixture over the lamb chops.Brush the remaining honey mixture over the ?gs.Place the lamb and ?gs on a grill rack coated with cooking spray.Grill the lamb for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.Grill the ?gs 1 minute on each side or until lightly browned and tender.Garnish with rosemary sprigs, if desired.Serve with rice, roasted potatoes or couscous.(Metro Creative) Enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired dinner The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, September 28, 2020 Page 9 Your Birthday MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Concise action is essential.Pondering over what to do or how to react will encourage outside interference.Stay focused on taking care of yourself and getting ahead.Make health, love and ?t- ness priorities.Always doing your best will help you stymie your opponents.Strive for perfection in all things.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Collaborating with someone who shares your concerns will help you decide what you want to pursue next.Don\u2019t let a problem with an elderly friend or relative prevent you from following your heart.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - Concentrate more on creative endeavors and less on emotional situations.Being dependable and hardworking will keep you out of trouble.Give the people you love space to do as they please.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Personal growth, physical ?tness and passion will pay off and help you avoid interference from someone who is threatened by you.Keep your plans secret for the time being.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Use a lesson from the past to help you get ahead now.Don\u2019t procrastinate; let your thoughts lead to actions.Positive change will bring outstanding results.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Handle matters and people carefully.A positive attitude will help you persuade others to see things your way.A romantic gesture will encourage a better relationship with a loved one.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - Work with others to bring about change.A chance to invest in something you enjoy doing will spark your imagination and encourage you to turn a pastime into a lucrative pursuit.Don\u2019t let frustration set in.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Being the voice of reason will put you in a favored position.Live up to your promises and share your feelings with a loved one.Don\u2019t be afraid to take action if you have a solid plan.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - You\u2019ve got more going for you than you realize.Don\u2019t be verbally aggressive; let your actions speak for you.Protect your rights and the rights of others.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Seeing is believing.Don\u2019t trust someone\u2019s take on things.Gather the facts, and avoid being put in a compromising position.Take the initiative and do things for yourself.Make ?tness a priority.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Use your imagination to come up with a remarkable idea that will help you gather momentum.A positive change can be made if you join forces with someone heading in the same direction.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - Refuse to let anyone interfere with the way you handle your money or work-related matters.Don\u2019t let anyone play mind games with you.Stay active, and make decisions with your bene?t in mind.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - Don\u2019t wait to make changes that will improve your life.Pick up new skills and knowledge that will encourage more signi?cant opportunities.A change of scenery will lead to new beginnings.MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 The bell that rings for thee By Phillip Alder Edward Young, in his most famous work, \u201cNight Thoughts,\u201d wrote, \u201cThe bell strikes one.We take no note of time.But from its loss.\u201d If only the bell would ring at the bridge table when we needed to ?nd a critical play.The game would be so much easier.Today\u2019s deal provides a good example of how the campanologist would enjoy an advantage.South is in six no-trump.After West leads the heart nine, what should declarer do?South\u2019s two-no-trump response showed a balanced hand with 8 points or more, telling partner that they surely had a slam.North used Gerber to ask for aces.Declarer sees only eight top tricks: two spades, four hearts (given the lead) and two diamonds.Another ?ve winners will surely come from clubs.But a suspicious South realizes that the clubs must be 4-0; otherwise, there wouldn\u2019t be a problem.Someone taking advantage of the ringing bell would win the ?rst trick in hand and play a club to dummy\u2019s seven! But now let\u2019s damp the bell.South wins East\u2019s heart jack with his ace and plays a club to the jack.Suddenly the contract must fail! So what is the right play?Declarer should win the ?rst trick with dummy\u2019s heart queen and continue with the club king.Suppose West wins with the ace (it doesn\u2019t help to duck) and exits with a spade.South plays a heart to his ace and leads a club, capturing West\u2019s nine with dummy\u2019s jack.Back to hand with a diamond, declarer ?nesses dummy\u2019s club seven and claims two spades, three hearts, two diamonds and ?ve clubs. 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Let down your barriers and feel the affection.The world covets it, and you\u2019ve been dished a bountiful portion! - Jumbo Dear Jumbo: Thanks for taking lemons and making lemonade, James.Dear Annie: I about spilled my coffee when I read the letter from \u201cBarbara.\u201d I could have written it myself.In fact, my husband accused me of doing just that! She is absolutely right.For 75 years, I have had my name hacked down to \u201cBarb.\u201d Interestingly, I found that it is mostly a habit of Midwesterners.Just as we Southerners are guilty of \u201cy\u2019all,\u201d Midwesterners are guilty of \u201cBarb.\u201d So, if Barbara lives in the Midwest, it will be an ongoing issue for her and she should either move or get used to correcting them.Or, at least, try to ?nd the humor in our geographical foibles.- Southern Barbara Dear Southern Barbara: Great point! I hadn\u2019t considered regional dialect as a culprit.Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com.Dear Annie Page 12 Monday, September 28, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record "]