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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 The McGill Redbirds: new name for a new era Sports - Page 7 Communication with police of?cers a top concern Page 3 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Thursday, November 19, 2020 Record archives pulled from the ?ood Record Staff Quebec reported 1,179 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 11,898.Health of?cials also reported 35 more deaths attributed to the virus, while the number of hospitalizations provincewide increased by 14 to 652.The number of people in intensive care remained stable compared to the day before, at 100.Quebec has reported a total of 127,233 COVID-19 infections and 6,710 deaths linked to the virus since March.In the Eastern Townships, 43 new cases were reported for a total of 613 active cases across the region.There were also three new hospitalizations, for a total of 27, six of whom were in intensive care.The local public health department, meanwhile, continues to monitor more than 60 outbreaks in different establishments and institutions.MATTHEW MCCULLY The ?rst load of 30 acid-free boxes of restored Records arrived at the Mhist this week.The rest of the binders, currently still frozen, will be sent to Quebec City and restored throughout the year.(See story on page 3) Quebec just under 12,000 active cases PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 2 Thursday, November 19, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Ben by Daniel Shelton The Record e-edition There for you 24-hours-a-day 7-days-a-week.Wherever you are.Access the full edition of the Sherbrooke Record as well as special editions and 30 days of archives.Renew or order a new 12-month print subscription and get a 12-month online subscription for an additional $5 or purchase the online edition only for $125.00 Record subscription rates (includes Quebec taxes) For print subscription rates, please call 819-569-9528 or email us at billing@sherbrookerecord.com 12 month web only: $125.00 1 month web only: $11.25 Web subscribers have access to the daily Record as well as archives and special editions.Subscribing is as easy as 1,2,3: 1.Visit the Record website: www.sherbrookerecord.com 2.Click e-edition.3.Complete the form and wait for an email activating your online subscription.Weather TODAY: CLOUDY HIGH 3 LOW 1 FRIDAY: SUNNY HIGH 11 LOW 1 SATURDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH 1 LOW -10 SUNDAY: PERIODS OF RAIN OR SNOW HIGH 4 LOW 2 MONDAY: PERIODS OF RAIN HIGH 7 LOW -5 Archie glad I cleaned house?With no fanfare or warning, an important piece of Murray household history was quietly mothballed Sunday when two beloved Archie Digests were removed from the downstairs bathroom.The artefacts were displaced by Ross Murray, the household\u2019s co-founder and resident curator, whose job it also is to clean the toilets once a week.\u201cIt was time,\u201d said Mr.Murray.\u201cThose books promoted an outdated hetero-normative social view that both objecti?ed women and promoted unrealistic beauty standards while perpetuating patriarchal gender roles.Plus they were all wiggly from the shower steam.\u201d The digests were on permanent display for many years on a shelf above the toilet next to the Q-Tips and a basket of half-used hotel soaps.Previously, however, they had been featured in the temporary exhibit, \u201cThings Left On the Toilet Paper Dispenser Shaped Like a Tiny Outhouse\u201d (2014), and also in the earlier conceptual work, \u201cStop Leaving Books On the Floor for People to Trip Over,\u201d (2009-2018).While one digest \u2013 a B&V Friends Double Digest \u2013 was dated only from 2013, the second Archie\u2019s Double Digest No.169 was published as far back as 2006 and is believed to have been deposited in the downstairs bathroom a short time later.This latter volume was on temporary loan to the upstairs bathroom from 2008 to 2010 before being returned with some water damage.The exact origins of these two artefacts are unknown, though one theory suggests they were tossed onto a grocery store checkout when a household parent wasn\u2019t looking and then, you know, once they discovered it, they couldn\u2019t put it back because then they\u2019d look like a heel in front of the cashier who they play volleyball with, plus it\u2019s a small town and it\u2019s only, what, ?ve bucks?Today, the two volumes are evaluated to be worth upwards of zero dollars and zero cents.Once beloved enough to prompt the frequent cry, \u201cAre you doing anything in there or are you just reading Archies?\u201d, in recent years the digests have fallen out of favour, what with the shift from paper-based plumbing- centric distractions towards digital- format washroom diversions.In addition, apparently there is now a live-action Archie series that involves sex and murder and somehow Jughead is hot?With none of the household children remaining at home fulltime, unrealistic tales of drama-free casual dating went unread, as had the exploits of teenage witches and their talking cats, and of course Archie, both normal size and Little.And yet the digests remained there next to the tube of Polysporin (2001; expired), which says something about their sentimental value as well as Mr.Murray\u2019s cleaning skills.Despite the current disinterest in Weatherbeethan sagas, the digests\u2019 removal from the downstairs bathroom did raise concern, as news quickly spread to the former household children because Dad sent a group text.\u201cI know there\u2019s been a lot to process this past year,\u201d he wrote, \u201cbut I wanted to let you know that I\u2019ve removed the Archies from the downstairs bathroom.\u201d \u201cBig move,\u201d eldest daughter Emily stoically replied.\u201cWow,\u201d said middle daughter Katie, without having the decency to temper the ambiguity of said \u201cwow\u201d with some kind of emoji.\u201cDon\u2019t throw them out,\u201d said son James, who\u2019s not big on change.Perhaps too emotionally stricken to text an \u201cOMG\u201d or even a \u201cB&V,\u201d youngest daughter Abby did not reply.So this writer has made up words for her instead: \u201cThe household has no respect for our cultural heritage or bathroom reading material,\u201d she didn\u2019t say.\u201cEven before I could read, the Riverdalean antics of Reggie, Big Ethel, et al revealed to me that I was clearly a Betty with Veronica aspirations.\u201d She did not continue: \u201cI had hoped that one day I would be able to share this glimpse into the human condition with my own daughter so that she too could learn to manipulate boys and be manipulated in turn.Now I\u2019ll have no option but have her watch \u2018Friends\u2019 instead.\u201d Mr.Murray noted that, while the Archies had been removed from the bathroom, they had been placed in a secure location, namely on the living room book shelf with the old Calvin & Hobbes books and Mr.Murray\u2019s own journals of adolescent-era cartoons that, honestly, showed real promise back in the day.\u201cThis is the Murray household,\u201d he said.\u201cNothing gets thrown away.Plus, there\u2019s still a Double Digest in the upstairs bathroom, and that one\u2019s from 2002.\u201d Asked if that digest would be retired as well, Mr.Murray promised he would get to it.Ross Murray PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, November 19, 2020 Page 3 Local News \u201cI think it\u2019s a good moment, it\u2019s a good window because we feel that the government wants to move and I think that presents a real opportunity for people and organizations to talk about the situation, problems and 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?rst of four themes the CCRP is covering this week.The consultation focused on the social role of police on Tuesday.The topic turned to the impact of social media and technology on Wednesday and then accountability and transparency on Thursday.According to Sévigny, there were about 40 representatives from non- pro?t organizations present at the ?rst forum.The organizations involved in the consultation are often connected to police in some way, supporting victims and providing council.\u201cWe have to listen to those kinds of comments because you know the entire project cannot be completed without listening to people who are in the ?eld or in relations with police of?cers,\u201d he said.Sévigny revealed one of the main concerns from the ?rst virtual meeting was about poor communication between minority communities and police.He said Quebecers are craving a more open dialogue with police in order to build a stronger foundation of trust.It took nearly a year to get this initiative off the ground, he added, mostly due to a delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.In June and July, the CCRP met with various criminology experts, and in September and October they met with stakeholders.The stakeholders, Sévigny continued, included the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes (BEI), Unité permanente anticorruption (UPAC), and the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse.\u201cI think it\u2019s a good moment, it\u2019s a good window because we feel that the government wants to move and I think that presents a real opportunity for people and organizations to talk about the situation, problems and concerns, but it\u2019s not easy,\u201d he said.Sévigny and his team met with about 40 organizations in lead up to the consultations.They wanted to get their thoughts and opinions before opening up the ?oor to citizen forums and non-pro?t groups.After the forums conclude on Thursday, the CCRP will conduct a larger, two-week consultation, similar to a parliamentary commission, he explained, between Nov.23 and Dec.4.The goal is to eventually submit recommendations and table an action plan to the Quebec government.Sévigny spent close to a year meeting with organizations to discuss racial pro?ling and defunding the police.He added that the CCRP\u2019s mandate is based on modernity, ef?ciency and trust.There are no solutions or recommendations at this moment, he concluded.\u201cWe don\u2019t have speci?c orientation because we are still in listen mode and that\u2019s why,\u201d said Sévigny.\u201cWe understand all the concerns we\u2019ve heard so far, but I cannot talk about solutions right now.\u201d Christopher Stonebanks, a professor of education at Bishop\u2019s University, spent two years living in Cree territory.The Cree community, he noticed, didn\u2019t have many issues with local police, but they had a fraught relationship with the Sûreté du Québec.The 53-year-old professor added that minority groups are not against having a good relationship with local police.They want to feel safe, understood and protected, he said, but the problem is deep-rooted and carries a complicated history.\u201cI don\u2019t see an active amount of people trying to vilify the police, if that\u2019s perhaps the best way to put it,\u201d Stonebanks said.\u201cI think people are just trying to, from a minority perspective, see themselves within the institution.\u201d If a minority group doesn\u2019t feel apart of an institution, he continued, or that the institution cares about them, then they begin to develop unease and distrust about their relationship.The police, he said, have a unique opportunity to identify and ?x these issues.\u201cAll public institutions should make it a priority to reach out to minority groups that are traditionally not represented and ask how they can do better,\u201d Stonebanks said.\u201cIf you believe in the common good, then everyone wins with this approach.\u201d Communication with police of?cers a top concern for citizens and non-pro?ts By Matthew McCully Thanks to some quick thinking and the generosity of several local partners, 128 binders of Sherbrooke Daily Record/The Record archives were saved after being damaged by water at the Sherbrooke Historical Museum (Musée d\u2019histoire de Sherbrooke or Mhist).In March 2019, during renovations to the heritage building that houses the Mhist, an air conditioner pipe burst in the newspaper archives storeroom in the middle of the night.According to David Lacoste, Mhist\u2019s Executive Director, that would have meant the destruction of roughly 70 years of Record archives.Lacoste pointed out that among its archives the Mhist houses around 30 years of Sherbrooke Records that no one else has, so maintaining a complete collection was important to the facility.The museum conservator told Lacoste the newspapers would need to be frozen as soon as possible to prevent any further damage.According to Lacoste, a team of volunteers transported the soaked newspapers to the nearby science and nature museum, which has a large freezer.They were later moved to freezers at another location.They then needed to be shipped in a refrigerated truck to a special facility in Quebec City to warm the documents and slowly draw the moisture out.The ?rst load of 30 acid-free boxes of restored Records arrived at the Mhist this week.The rest of the binders, currently still frozen, will be sent to Quebec City and restored throughout the year.The process was delayed by the pandemic, Lacoste explained.\u201cUnfortunately, Mhist\u2019s insurance did not cover all the costs incurred following this incident.We turned to the community to help make up the shortfall and save the archives of the oldest newspaper still operating in the region,\u201d he explained.According to Lacoste, Rachel Hunting, Executive Director of the Townshippers\u2019 Association, was instrumental in mobilizing various actors in order to secure funding.As a result, Global Excel Management, Townshippers\u2019 Foundation, and the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d\u2019expression anglaise [Secretariat for relations with English- speaking Quebecers] contributed to the effort.François Bonnardel, Minister of Transport and Minister Responsible for the Estrie Region, local MNAs Christine Labrie and Geneviève Hébert, and Montreal MNA Jennifer Maccarone, Gregory Kelley and David Birnbaum also drew from their respective budgets.The Ville de Sherbrooke managed to secure the balance of required funding in the end.\u201cThanks to the generosity of these donors, several binders representing decades of The Record newspaper will once again be made available to researchers.Some of these newspapers are in fact the only copies still available,\u201d Lacoste said.Record archives pulled from the ?ood CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 Where the water in?lrated the archives PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 4 Thursday, November 19, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record 5 weeks of Christmas Keep an eye on The Record for the next 5 weeks for A new special each week leading up to Christmas.Deals you don\u2019t want to miss! Frederick Stillman Keet, born November 26, 1920, will be celebrating his 100th birthday next week.Fred attended the school in Fitch Bay and was married to Connie Cass who lived at the Orchard on the East Road.He has since retired to Saskatchewan Fred Keet\u2019s parents, and subsequently his brother Alton G.Keet, owned the General Store in Georgeville during the 1950s and 1960s before Alton & Dell moved to British Columbia in 1969 The Keet family (John and Mireille Keet and their sons) still own the Farm located between Georgeville and Fitch Bay.Fred was on the board of the Fitch Bay Consolidated School, a Trustee of Georgeville United Church and was an active member of the Quebec Farmer\u2019s Association.Imagine the changes he has seen in his life: As a teen during the great depression in the 1930s he worked in the woods one winter and earned $70 selling the wood, enough to buy a new suit of clothes at the time.He left to work on the con-struction of the Beauharnois Dam but decided he was better-off back at the farm in Georgeville.He courted Connie Cass.The roads were not passable by automobile in the winter, so he would use a horse and sleigh to go visit her.When WW2 was declared, he was rejected by the army doctors for having a \u201cheart murmur\u201d but several of his brothers served in the war efforts.In the 1940s he bought the farm from his father and was married.The war was raging, and the farm focused on dairy and beef.He had the ?rst few of his 11 children at this time.In the 1950s, the cars got bigger, airplanes got faster, the Russians launched Sputnik, and he had many more children as the family and farm grew.In the 1960s, Fred started growing chickens and invested heavily in chicken farming, which was a wise move.His ?rst children were married, and his 11th child born when he was already a grandfa-ther.He rebuilt the farmhouse in a more modern styling.In the 1970s, with several of his teenage children growing their hair long (like \u201chippies\u201d), he joined-in for \u2018the fun\u2019.The hair was cut as they grew-up and were married.More grandchildren joined the family.He saw the Montreal Olympics and traveled to Europe a few times.In the 1980s, the cars got smaller, the farm got bigger, and his grandchildren were now getting mar-ried.In the 1990s, he became a great grandfather, moved to Saskatchewan to be near some of his younger children and grandchildren, and built his last house.Always one to be active, he started making carvings.In Y2K the world did not end (that\u2019s good) but Connie Cass passed away in 2005 and that was al-most as bad for him.In the 2010s he continued to live alone in Saskatchewan but surrounded by his dedicated family and children who took turns and still take care of him every day.When COVID-19 struck in 2020, he moved-in with one of his sons and his children and grandchildren continue to take care of him every day.Unfortunately, due it the pandemic, we will not be able to have a grand 100th birthday party next month, as we had hoped, but we need to be proud of a man who, although he never completed high school, managed to become very successful due to his ambition, intelligence and hard-work ethic.He remains a great in?uence for a family of over 100 offspring: with 11 children, their spouses, 36 grandchildren, their spouses, children, their spouses, and even his ?rst great, great grandchild born this month.Seen here is a photo of Fred receiving a certi?cate of congratulations from the Queen.Anyone else interested in sending him a birthday card can do so by mailing it to Fred Keet, Box 160, Vanscoy Sask.S0L 3J0 Submitted by Doreen Keet Moffat Birthday wishes for Fitch Bay\u2019s Frederick Stillman Keet COURTESY PHOTOS COURTESY MARIE MOLINER By Matthew McCully Kevin Whitaker\u2019s sixth art exhibition, titled Pandemonium, will launch on Thursday, Nov.19 at 5 p.m.via Zoom.A sale of his work, with proceeds going towards Parkinson\u2019s and Lewy Body Disease supports and research, will take place after the launch through the artist\u2019s website.The Record ?rst met Whitaker at his cottage in North Hatley in 2018 as he was preparing for an exhibition at the Gillygooly Gallery in Hatley Township.Diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s and Lewy Body Dementia in 2016, the Superior Court Judge turned to painting as a way to explore his creativity while at the same time raising money for the two diseases.At the time, Whitaker was relatively new to the art world prepping for his second show.Now readying his sixth exhibition, Whitaker is an accomplished artist, having raised over $125,000 for research and supports for Parkinson\u2019s and LBD.On his website, Whitaker explains how the diseases he lives with, \u201chave given me a layered perspective on how my brain and body work both together and against each other.I hope my paintings capture this tension.\u201d Over 100 people have signed up for the virtual vernissage so far, according to Whitaker\u2019s wife Marie Moliner.\u201cWe\u2019ve got a tech rehearsal in a few hours,\u201d she said, trying to work out the kinks of Zoom art exhibition.The event, free to attend, will include a one-minute video interview with Whitaker about his life and his art as well as a pan of the paintings included in the show, which are hung in a Toronto gallery.If Whitaker is up to it, there will also be a Q&A with the artist, Moliner said.Following the online vernissage, which will last less than half an hour, Moliner said participants are welcome to make their way to Whitaker\u2019s artist website to see the full gallery of work included in the show, all of which is for sale.The Zoom URL and additional information on Whitaker and his work are available on his website https://www.kevinwhitaker.art.North Hatley artist brings Pandemonium online PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, November 19, 2020 Page 5 The Border Report According to Rémi Ducharme, one of the owners of La Pinte, the recipe used for the eggnog was a family favourite of an employee of the dairy.Lampe-Phelps Award Winners By Phelps Helps Phelps Helps is delighted to announce the winners of the Lampe-Phelps post-secondary awards, Noah Bishop and Derek Wood.These bursaries are for post-secondary students from the Stanstead area who have or are current participants of a Phelps Helps program and who demonstrate leadership and perseverance.Noah Bishop is currently studying English and Secondary Education at Bishop\u2019s University, and Derek Wood is at Champlain College Lennoxville in the Social Sciences program.Both students were participants in the High School Tutoring program in their high school days, as well as the Compass program for post-secondary education and career support.Phelps is very proud of how hard these two students have worked, not only to complete their high school diploma but to further their education, and we are excited to see what the future holds for them.Congratulations Noah and Derek! A big thank you to the Lampe Foundation for their continued support of students in the Stanstead area, even during the tough months of this pandemic.Two awards for high school level students will be available in the spring, and we look forward to continuing the partnership with the Lampe Foundation in future years.Phelps Aide Phelps Helps was founded in 2012 and has grown organically from a single high school tutoring program to six unique programs, providing the Stanstead area with free educational and career support.For more information or to volunteer, please email us at info@ phelpshelps.ca, visit our website www.phelpshelps.ca or call our of?ces at 819-704-0799.Frontier Animal Society Featured pet: Leo Leo may be old and getting a little frail but he has a lot more love to give.After everything Leo has been through, he deserves to live out the remainder of his life in comfort and peace, surrounded by people who love and adore him.Leo was surrendered to us by a young couple who were moving from the countryside to an apartment and bringing Leo along was not part of their plan.Although it is always sad when senior cats ?nd themselves homeless and living at a shelter, honestly, Leo is probably better off.Living outdoors his entire life took a toll.At some point, he sustained an injury to his lower jaw but was never seen by a vet.We also wonder if perhaps he had recently been tied up as he had what looked to us to be rope marks around his neck.A trip to the vet revealed that his teeth were a mess and every last one was removed.Despite it all, Leo is a friendly and sweet boy who at long last is enjoying some pampering and love.He is calm and quiet but he still has a lot of personality.This affectionate cat enjoys being the center of attention and will roll over on his back for tummy rubs.Leo is warm and fed and he loves to curl up on the couch for a long and lazy nap.Although he seems content, what he needs and what he deserves, is a family to love him unconditionally; a family who will do everything in their power to make sure he lives out the remainder of his life spoiled rotten.Luckily for Leo, it\u2019s never too late to ?nd love and happiness.Leo is 11 or 12 years young.If you can open your heart and your home to this wonderful senior cat, we\u2019d love to hear from you.To inquire, please give our adoption coordinator Linda a call at 819- 868-2684 or send her an email at peacocklinda@rocketmail.com By Matthew McCully Ayer\u2019s Cliff dairy La Pinte, known for its glass bottles on local shelves, is adding eggnog to the menu.From now until Christmas, the holiday favourite will be available in stores across the Townships where La Pinte products are sold.According to Rémi Ducharme, one of the owners of La Pinte, the recipe used for the eggnog was a family favourite of an employee of the dairy.They modi?ed it slightly, Ducharme said, to tone down the richness a bit.It\u2019s perfect to enjoy with French toast in the morning, Ducharme said, or with a splash of rum in the evening.In operation for ?ve years now, Ducharme said La Pinte is doing well despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.\u201cSo far, so good,\u201d Ducharme said, \u201cwe are blessed to be part of a community that takes care of its own.\u201d It\u2019s a busy time, Ducharme added, it\u2019s not easy to see what will happen in the future.But the Ayer\u2019s Cliff dairy never changed its business model.The plan has always been good milk in glass bottles, Ducharme said, and the company\u2019s focus is to offer a quality product, not grow beyond its means.For now, the only expansion is into the eggnog market for the holiday season, Ducharme said.La Pinte co-owner Pascal Valade with a bottle of eggnog, a new product the dairy is offering in the Townships for the holiday period.La Pinte toasting holiday season with eggnog COURTESY PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 6 Thursday, November 19, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record EDITORIAL He could also go back into television where his rise to the top began.I\u2019m sure his friends at Fox News could ?nd a place for him, or maybe even a radio talk show.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 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of the writer are not published, except by request.Please email your letters to newsroom@ sherbrookerecord.com.Preference is given to writers from the Eastern Townships.Overboard and clinging to a deckchair Presidential immunity is a good thing, at least if you\u2019re Donald J.Trump.It\u2019s also probably why he is desperately clinging to of?ce like a Titanic survivor clutching the last deck chair.After all, where does he go from here?He\u2019s a survivor, I\u2019ll give him that.After all, here is a man that has gone through two divorces and, by most estimates, around 4,000 law suits.He has survived six bankruptcies and has been accused of sexual misconduct by at least two dozen women.During the last four years he\u2019s told more lies than Pinocchio and fought off accusations of bribing the Ukraine for dirt on the Biden family, being soft on the Russians and being good buddies with Korea\u2019s Kim Jong-un.He\u2019s offended an A to Z list of European leaders and called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau \u201cTwo-faced\u201d - when every Canadian knows Trudeau has a lot more faces than just two.He was even subjected to an impeachment attempt.But he survived.Once he steps out the White House door things won\u2019t get any better.The courts in New York will still want a look at his tax records and half his family will be looking for work.I know, I know, the man\u2019s fantastically wealthy but for how long?According to Forbes, Trump is worth around $2.5 billion, not a sum to sneeze at, but you have to look at both sides of the balance sheet.He also owes around $300 million in personal loans to lenders around the world including Deutsche Bank \u2013 maybe calling Angela Merkel a \u201closer\u201d and \u201cstupid\u201d wasn\u2019t such a good idea after all.Then there\u2019s the roughly $900 million in real-estate loans that are going to come due in the next few years.And don\u2019t forget, when the New York revenue pros eventually get their hands on his tax records, and they will, you could throw in another possible $100 million in ?nes.So what does he do?I suppose selling some of his luxury hotels would raise a lot of cash but thanks to the pandemic, the one Trump has always said is no big thing, the market for ?ashy resort hotels is not what it used to be.I suppose he could ?ee the country, as one insider apparently claims he\u2019s thinking of, and live in one of his own hotels.All he has to do is get his staff to provide a list of his Trump \u2018Towers\u2019 and cross reference it with a list of countries that have no extradition treaty with the U.S.and he\u2019s home free.Well, not exactly free.He might still have to do the maid service himself to save a few bucks.He could also go back into television where his rise to the top began.I\u2019m sure his friends at Fox News could ?nd a place for him, or maybe even a radio talk show.The man could survive with a little less money and without Air Force One and all the staff bowing and scraping but he needs the crowds and adulation.Where\u2019s the fun living in luxury in Moscow or Dubai (if those hotels actually get built) if you can\u2019t go out on the balcony and expect thousands of cheering fans wearing ball caps with \u2018Make Donald Great Again\u2019 and \u2018Trump in 2024!\u2019 No, the future doesn\u2019t look promising for Donald J.Trump and my guess is that he\u2019ll likely chain himself to the presidential Resolute desk in the Oval Of?ce and will have to be dragged kicking and screaming from the building with the sound of \u201cLock him up!\u201d echoing in his ears.Tim Belford Record Staff The 2020 Cultural Diversity Awards ceremony, hosted by Action Interculturelles, took place online Tuesday as the kick-off for that organization\u2019s Foire Diversité Emploi job fair.This is the sixth year that these awards have taken place, recognizing employers in the Estrie region who have successfully integrated culturally diverse teams.Estrie Aide, Café Vittoria, and Power?ow Canada were each given a Cultural Diversity Award, celebrating their efforts to create inclusive and diverse management teams within their businesses.A fourth prize was offered to Entretien Fabien Perron, a business in North Hatley, and Estrie Aide was also recognized as the \u2018coup de coeur\u2019 by the judges.Marc Gringas, General Manager at Estrie Aide, stated that the inclusion of immigrants and diversity is \u2018in the DNA\u2019 of Estrie Aide.\u201cIt is thanks to our differences that we progress every day together,\u201d he said.The ceremony is the ?rst event to kick off the Foire Diversité Emploi, which will be taking place from Nov.19 to Nov.21.Also organized by Actions Interculturelles, the fair promotes access to employment for immigrants, young people 25 years old and under, and experienced workers aged 55 and over.This year, all events will be taking place online.There will be more than thirty companies and organizations in attendance, over 1,000 job offers from various sectors, and will allow participants to connect with employers through virtual kiosks, chat rooms and online interviews.\u201cWe are proud to see that employers in the Estrie region are redoubling their efforts, year after year, to manage and include diversity within their teams,\u201d added Mohamed Soulami, Executive Director for Actions Interculturelles.\u201cThese employers will undoubtedly be an inspiration for others who will hopefully follow in their footsteps.\u201d Local businesses recognized for culturally diverse workplaces PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, November 19, 2020 Page 7 ALEXANDER GALT  CHRISTMAS BASKET CAMPAIGN 2020 The AGRHS Christmas basket campaign has been a long-standing tradition in the community.Over the years we have been fortunate enough to have received generous donations from our community.Again this year, I ask for your support during these even more challenging times in bringing a little Christmas spirit to our less fortunate families.The baskets will benefit families from Alexander Galt Regional High School sector (elementary and high school).We hope we can continue to rely on your support, as it remains very important for the success of our Christmas basket campaign.Please, make cheques payable to AGRHS Christmas Basket Campaign and mail to: AGRHS P.O.Box 5002, 1700 rue College, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1M 1Z9 Thank you for your generosity! (tax receipts for donations of $10 and over will be issued) McGill University has chosen a new name that will take its men\u2019s varsity teams into the Uni-versity\u2019s third century.The name \u2014 chosen with the aim of paying homage to athletics and recreation\u2019s tradition and history while simultaneously uniting our community \u2014 is the McGill Redbirds.\u201cThis decision was the culmination of extensive consultation, debate and deliberation,\u201d says Deputy Provost, Student Life and Learning Fabrice Labeau, co-chair of the Men\u2019s Varsity Teams Naming Committee.\u201cWhile several names emerged as top choices, in the end the Redbirds rose to the forefront for its strong links to both the past and present of McGill athletics and recreation.\u201d These links include its past use as the name of several McGill sports clubs, teams and events: the Red Birds Ski Club was founded in 1928 by three McGill graduates and still exists today; in the early 1930\u2019s, the McGill Nordic Ski team used the name Redbirds, and this team is part of the McGill A&R Hall of Fame; through the late 1990s and well into the 2000s, the McGill Baseball team was also known as the Redbirds; and Athletics and Recreation traditionally hosted a fall basketball tournament that was known as the Redbird Classic.It is also the name of the Currie Gym\u2019s sports shop \u2013 the Redbird Sports Shop.Over the course of its mandate, the Men\u2019s Varsity Teams Naming Committee held 13 committee meetings, which included both individual and group presentations from students, staff, Varsity athletes, and alumni.An open call for submissions was put out and widely publicized in order to obtain broad participation.Finally, a request for feedback on the names submitted most often was sent to the community, in order to ensure that all perspectives were heard and understood.In total, 1238 submissions were received, making up 230 different options.\u201cI have little doubt that the men\u2019s varsity athletes will continue to achieve greatness as they write this next chapter,\u201d says alumni Hubert T.Lacroix, co-chair of the Men\u2019s Varsity Teams Naming Committee.\u201cOur varsity teams are a vital part of the McGill community and experience, and I am con?dent this new name is one that we can all be proud of.\u201d Once COVID-19 restrictions allow, McGill will celebrate this new era of McGill men\u2019s varsity sports with the entire community.Submitted by McGill University The McGill Redbirds: new name for a new era PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 8 Thursday, November 19, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record BIRTH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 40¢ per word.Minimum charge $10.00 ($11.50 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions or more: 15% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: 11 a.m., day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $16.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $36.00 ($41.40 taxes included) Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.Can be e-mailed to: classad@sherbrookerecord.com - They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday\u2019s paper, email production@sherbrookerecord.com or call 819-569-4856 between 1 p.m.and 5 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday\u2019s edition, email production@sherbrookerecord.com, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to con?rm transmission) between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called.Rates: Please call for costs.RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 Today is the 324th day of 2020 and the 59th day of autumn.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Pennsylvania.In 1977, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat became the ?rst Arab leader to of?cially visit Israel, where he met with Prime Minister Menachem Begin.In 1985, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev held their ?rst summit meeting.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: James A.Gar?eld (1831-1881), 20th U.S.president; Indira Gandhi (1917-1984), Indian prime minister; Roy Campanella (1921- 1993), baseball player; Larry King (1933- ), TV personality; Ted Turner (1938- ), media magnate; Calvin Klein (1942- ), fashion designer; Ann Curry (1956- ), TV journalist; Allison Janney (1959- ), actress; Meg Ryan (1961- ), actress; Jodie Foster (1962- ), actress; Adam Driver (1983- ), actor.TODAY\u2019S FACT: The number of sets of quintuplets, sextuplets and septuplets born in the United States increased from 13 in 1990 to 80 in 2009 with increased use of fertility drugs.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 2001, Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants became the ?rst major league baseball player to win four Most Valuable Player awards.He won again each of the following three years, ?nishing his career with a record seven MVP awards.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cThe power to question is the basis of all human progress.\u201d - Indira Gandhi TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 13,609 - words in the speech of Edward Everett, the keynote speaker of the Gettysburg dedication ceremony.Lincoln\u2019s famous Gettysburg Address was fewer than 300 words.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between new moon (Nov.14) and ?rst quarter moon (Nov.21).ASK THE DOCTORS By Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D.Dear Doctors: I had this scary episode happen where all of a sudden, it felt like the world wasn\u2019t real.My heart was racing and I thought I was going to pass out.The friend I was with said it was probably a panic attack.Is there any kind of treatment?I really don\u2019t want that to happen again.Dear Reader: Not a day goes by in our practices without there being a discussion about anxiety or panic with at least one of our patients.In fact, the data collected by internet search engines shows that searches for the keywords \u201canxiety\u201d and \u201cpanic,\u201d which began to rise in March, have surged in recent weeks.Considering the length of time we have all been dealing with the many uncertainties of life during the pandemic, as well as the social isolation that it has caused, it\u2019s not surprising that the rigors of this strange new normal are taking a psychological toll.From what you described, it does sound like you had a panic attack.These often occur as an acute manifestation of anxiety.In addition to major life stresses such as a grave illness, job loss or the death of a loved one, people with a family history of anxiety disorders may be at increased risk of experiencing a panic attack.The symptoms, which appear suddenly, include the rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath that you described.Additional symptoms include sweating, heart palpitations, chest pain, weakness, chills, nausea, stomach pain, numbness in the ?ngers or hands and trembling.For many people, a panic attack is accompanied by an extreme emotional or psychological response, which can include the feelings of unreality and disconnection that you experienced.People also report feelings of looming peril and of hopelessness.Most share your distress at the thought of having to navigate another panic attack in the future.The ?rst thing to know is that no matter how intense the experience, it\u2019s temporary.If you should ?nd yourself having another episode, try closing your eyes, bring your awareness inward and focus on taking deep, steady breaths.Breathe in deeply through your nose, to the bottom of your lungs, hold your breath for a beat or two, and then breathe out just as slowly.Some people ?nd it helpful to count from one to ?ve on each inhale and exhale.Be careful not to hyperventilate, which can make you feel worse.Although a panic attack is frightening, it\u2019s not dangerous.However, due to an overlap in symptoms with other health problems, such as a heart attack, getting a professional opinion is important.In addition to breathing techniques, many people ?nd cognitive behavioral therapy, yoga and mindfulness to be helpful.Lifestyle changes, such as getting regular aerobic exercise, spending time in nature and steering clear of caffeine, nicotine, alcohol and recreational drugs, can make a difference.If you continue to struggle with panic attacks, your doctor may prescribe anti-anxiety medications.Some of these can be addictive, though, and some have potential for abuse, so we discourage taking that path unless all other approaches have failed to bring relief.Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and associate professor of medicine at UCLA Health.Elizabeth Ko, M.D., is an internist and assistant professor of medicine at UCLA Health.(Send your questions to askthedoctors@ mednet.ucla.edu.Owing to the volume of mail, personal replies cannot be provided.) Datebook Internet searches for \u2018panic attacks\u2019 more common during COVID Do Just One Thing By Danny Seo It\u2019s called \u201cthe jungle effect,\u201d and it\u2019s a simple way to create warmer air inside your home with just the power of plants.When you keep a nice collection of houseplants inside your home, they release moisture vapor into the air, which in turn boosts humidity levels in your home.Dry winter air can cause cracked or dry skin and irritated throats, so the extra moisture from houseplants actually can help you look and feel better.And that moisture traps heat, which helps keep your home feeling warmer, too.PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, November 19, 2020 Page 9 Your Birthday THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 Share your knowledge, and be resourceful when you have doubts.Ask and you shall receive what you need to reach your goals.Embrace change, but don\u2019t take risks with your health.Abide by the rules, and take care of un?nished business.The best way to make progress is to approach life with an open mind and a positive attitude.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - Live and learn.Sometimes a little force is necessary to get what you want.Sharing your experience with another will change the way you move forward.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Don\u2019t take anything or anyone for granted.Someone from your past will disrupt your life if you are too revealing.Pay more attention to home and family, and nurture a meaningful relationship.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Keep up the momentum.Positive change is heading your way.Don\u2019t let personal uncertainty stand in your way; focus on what\u2019s doable.Personal growth is encouraged.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Don\u2019t rely on others to do things for you.Stick to the rules and follow through with your plans.If you hang around waiting for someone else, you\u2019ll miss out on a chance to show your stuff.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - Be effective.More signi?cant resources will give you the freedom to expand your interests, skills and potential.Helping others will lead to opportunity.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Go about your business.Don\u2019t make promises or let someone rope you into something you don\u2019t want to do.Pace yourself, take care of your responsibilities and spend time with a loved one.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - If you don\u2019t like something, make a change.Take control instead of being controlled.An adjustment you make will give you the freedom to do something that brings you joy.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Consider what is possible and set attainable goals.Don\u2019t let someone lead you astray.Stick to what you know and do best.Romance and personal growth are favored.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - A change someone makes will end up bene?ting you.Look over contracts or documents that are about to expire.A unique idea that someone presents will lead to a monetary gain.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - An adventure will entice you.Be careful not to overstep your limits or put yourself in harm\u2019s way.Planning and preparation will be vital if you want to avoid a mishap.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - Your enthusiasm and desire to learn will encourage others to join in and support your efforts.A last-minute change will bene?t you.Proceed with passion and gusto.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Mull over the past, and come to terms with anything that is holding you back.Personal growth, physical improvements and lifestyle changes are favored.Don\u2019t give in to demanding people.THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 There is so little between the two By Phillip Alder A.N.Onymous said, \u201cNever let success get to your head; never let failure get to your heart.\u201d At the bridge table, if you have a bad result, concentrate on the next deal; do not worry about what has already happened - it cannot be changed.Today\u2019s deal occurred during a duplicate.What do you think about the auction?West\u2019s two-no-trump advance showed four or more spades and at least game-invitational values.What happened in ?ve diamonds doubled?What would have transpired in four spades doubled?South\u2019s hand was a tad thin for his two-diamond response, but he liked his seventh card in the suit.East tried to silence the opponents by jumping to four spades.Good, South passed.All right, so North has doubled - no problem.Ugh, South has run to ?ve diamonds - curses! Eventually, East decided that if this contract was making, it was going to be a near-zero; so he doubled, hoping for plus 200.Five diamonds was unbeatable.Even after a trump lead, South could have either established hearts or led his club jack to ensure two club ruffs on the board.Minus 750 was a zero to East- West, but minus 600 would have been no better.At the 12 tables in play, there were 10 different results.Most Easts played in spades, winning 10 tricks unless North obtained a club ruff after an unlikely rounded-suit lead.East-West shrugged off this result and got a top on the next board by winning one more trick than the ?eld.PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 10 Thursday, November 19, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Go grocery sho pping with diet itians.When you choo se products with the Health Chec k symbol, it's like shopping with t he Heart and Str oke Foundation\u2019s die titians, who eval uate every partic ipating product b ased on Canada 's Food Guide.www.healthche ck.org REALITY CHECK HERMAN ALLEY OOP ARLO & JANIS THE BORN LOSER FRANK AND ERNEST GRIZZWELLS THATABABY PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, November 19, 2020 Page 11 Call Sherbrooke: (819) 569-9525 between 8:30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.E-mail: classad@sherbrookerecord.com or Knowlton: (450) 242-1188 between 9:00 a.m.and noon CLASSIFIED Deadline: 12:30 p.m.one day prior to publication Or mail your prepaid classi?ed ads to The Record, 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 100 Job Opportunities 100 Job Opportunities 275 Antiques WE BUY from the past for the future, one item or a household, attic or basement, shed or garage.We like it all, give us a call.819- 837-2680.290 Articles for Sale Make your classi- add a photo for $10.per day.Deadline: 2 days before publication.819-569-9525.- The Record is currently looking for a carrier in Lennoxville to start A.S.A.P.for the following streets: \u2022 Amesbury \u2022 Charlotte \u2022 Convent \u2022 Queen (9 customers) If interested, please contact our office by phone at 819-569-9528 or email at billing@sherbrookerecord.com CARRIER NEEDED in Lennoxville TOWNSHIPS If you want to drink, that\u2019s your business.If you want to stop, we can help.Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1-888-424-2975, www.aa.org LENNOXVILLE Mental Health Estrie has of?cially launched its 2020-2021 HUGS for the homeless cam-paign.From November to March, we accept donations of NEW Hats, Underwear, Gloves, Socks and Scarves and other warm articles of clothing which are donated to local shelters for the homeless.Donations can be dropped off at 3355 College in Lennoxville (left side of the building, door #9 please deposit in the tall black bin with HUGS poster attached).Or we can do the shopping for you.Please make cheques payable to Mental Health Estrie and indicate HUGS on the memoline.Thank you to all for your continued support and help! 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Thursday, November 19, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record 2021 Hyundai Sonata N By Benoit Charette Those leading German brands \u2013 you know who you are - have been selling all-out performance for decades, and they have the divisions to prove it.Whether we\u2019re talking about BMW\u2019s M division, the AMG arm of Mercedes-Benz or Audi\u2019s RS models, these markings on vehicles indicate models providing both the best showcase for manufacturers\u2019 prowess and the highest rate of return.Hyundai has in recent years entered the performance-variantfray with its N division.And to start off on the right foot, Hyundai hired a former head of BMW\u2019s M division to develop Hyundai\u2019s N division, Albert Birnmann.First we saw the Veloster N, then came the Elantra N Line, and now here\u2019s the Sonata N Line, which adds some real tempo to this ambler of a sedan.Beyond the engine The N Line designation is more than just about boosting the mechanics.Of course, the chassis is the same, but there are some visual differences, for example a racier front grille with three large air intakes and the N Line logo.At the rear is a new bumper with two exhaust outlets and a new lower bumper.A set of 19-inch tires and side skirts speci?c to this model complete the sportier look.Hyundai sings the same tune inside the cabin, which gets a sportier touch helped along by trim with red stitching on the steering wheel and sport seats, unique to the N Line, dark chrome trim and more heavily upholstered seats.You de?nitely feel like you\u2019re in a slightly sportier Sonata.Elsewhere, you\u2019ve got the features found in the most luxurious versions of the Sonata, like the two 12.3-in screens in front of the driver and the 10.25-in touch-sensitive digital screens in the dashboard.You also get the premium Bose audio system, heated leather and suede front and rear seats and a full suite of driving aids, a wireless charger for your smartphone, and a full set of features that include a remote control and a remote key- less entry system.Nervier character To make this faster-looking Sonata actually move faster, Hyundai installed in it a 4-cylinder 2.5L turbocharged engine, a unit that has already made its home in Genesis models.It generates 290 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque.Given that the Sonata\u2019s base engine is a 1.6L 4-cyl- inder making 180 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque, that\u2019s 110 hp more for drivers to play with, and it makes a serious difference.To help absorb this extra power, Hyundai reworked several dynamic elements of the car.In addition to the 19-inch Pirelli P Zero tires, we ?nd in the N Line reinforced engine mounts, ?rmer N shocks, larger anti-roll bars, reinforced steering, brakes with larger calipers and more.On the other hand, Hyundai didn\u2019t change the rigidity of the suspension at the front, and increased it by only 5 percent at the rear; the goal in this case if to preserve the Sonata\u2019s comfortable ride.The 8-speed automatic transmission, however, is more responsive and you also have the choice of a Sport mode and even Sport+ in this N Line version.There\u2019s even a fairly- simple-to-use \u201claunch control\u201d if you want to risk getting yourself into a bit of trouble with the authorities.Persuasive on the road The driving position is 5 mm lower than the regular Sonata, and that contributes to making the N Line more responsive as well.You can quickly feel its driveability and without even using launch control, we managed to reach 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds.To go with that, the Sport and Sport+ driving modes change the screen background colour in front of the driver on the two digital screens.What\u2019s more, you can really feel a marked difference between the different drive modes, which is achieved thanks to a modi?ed 8-speed transmission with a wet clutch.This transmission also promotes more responsive performance.That said, there\u2019s a Normal mode, and if you just want to drive quietly, you\u2019ll be very comfortable.Hyundai has also reworked the exhaust system to give it a more expressive sound.Conclusion For $38,000, you get with the 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line an expressive sedan that\u2019s more interesting to drive than a Toyota Camry V6.You should also know that the magicians at Hyundai\u2019s N division have probably not pulled all the rabbits out of their hat when it comes to the model.Recall that there are also true N models popping up in the automaker\u2019s lineup that offer even more power.Logically, we might think that an even more powerful Sonata model with 4WD could end up on the N engineers\u2019 drawing board, if it hasn\u2019t already done so.We like The mechanics deliver a real boost But comfort levels remain intact A meticulous ?nish We like less Styling that not everyone likes No all-wheel drive Photo: B.Charette The N Line treatment adds some tempo to this naturally sedate sedan Dear Annie THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020 Dear Annie: A few months ago, I found out that my boyfriend was messaging a girl.He says she is just a friend.I\u2019ve asked where he knows her from, but he brushes it off and says it was just a friendly text.I believe him that she\u2019s just a friend, but what bothers me is that the whole time this was happening, he would tell me that he was too busy to reply to me.He does work a lot so I\u2019ve tried not to be understanding when there\u2019s limited communication.However, it hurts me that he took the time to reply to her messages during his workday while saying that he didn\u2019t have time to reply to mine.It has been two months since I discovered this, and I am still very upset.I\u2019ve brought it up again a couple of times, and he listens to a point, but then he just shuts down the conversation, saying she\u2019s just a friend and I shouldn\u2019t worry about it.- Not Over It Dear Not Over It: His texting a female friend is not the core issue, as you seem to acknowledge.The core issue is your feeling devalued by his lack of communication.Put the emphasis squarely on that.Let him know your needs - for instance, \u201cI would feel loved and important if you could respond within a few hours of my texting you, even if it\u2019s just to say that you\u2019re too busy to respond.\u201d Without good communication, even the smallest of things can fester and infect the relationship.With good communication, couples can heal the most painful wounds.So, get talking.Dear Annie: I am the mother of three incredible adult children.About a year and a half ago, my only daughter just cut me off without any explanation.My youngest son then moved in next door to her and hasn\u2019t spoken to me in almost a year.They both refuse to talk to me.So much has happened since then.My daughter got engaged and since then has gotten married she did not tell me of either the engagement or the wedding.I had to, unfortunately, ?nd out on Facebook.She did not invite anyone from my side of the family.She did invite her dad (my ex-husband) and his new wife.She also invited her new mother-in-law, father-in-law and brother-in- law and his girlfriend.I have been so hurt I\u2019m at a loss for words.- Mom Cast Aside Dear Mom Cast Aside: One of the hard parts of this job is trying to discern what a letter leaves out.I\u2019m struggling with that here.It would be strange indeed for a son and daughter to both abruptly cut off contact with their mother for no reason.I wonder what their perspectives might be.No matter what happened between you all, though, I\u2019m sure it\u2019s very painful for you to not have contact with them and to miss your daughter\u2019s wedding.It\u2019s natural to be feeling some resentment right now.Counseling could help you work through these emotions and ?nd peace, and I strongly encourage you to give it a try.Your primary care doctor can refer you to therapists, or you can also call the national helpline SAMHSA (1-800-662-4357) to be connected with resources in your area.Dear Annie: If \u201cDisheartened\u201d wants to marry her boyfriend of 10 years and he\u2019s not proposing, then why doesn\u2019t SHE propose?At least she\u2019ll get an answer one way or another.- Stephanie Dear Stephanie: I appreciate the straightforwardness of this advice - wish I\u2019d thought of it myself! \u201cAsk Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie\u201d is out now! 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