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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 Norman Webster: a half century in the newsrooms of the world Page 5 Eastern Townships MRC demands extra effort from citizens Page 3 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Monday, November 23, 2020 Fire?ghters toy drive marks 80 years Estrie over 100 daily COVID-19 cases Record Staff The Estrie region reported 102 con?rmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, the highest daily increase since the beginning of the pandemic.The total number of cases in Estrie so far is 4,091.According to the CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie-CHUS website, 3,471 people are considered recovered from the virus, leaving 620 active cases in the region.A new death was declared locally, bringing the total number of deaths in Estrie to 54.Sherbrooke accounts for 39 of yesterday\u2019s new cases, while 17 were reported in the Haute-Yamaska regional health sector, and 14 were from the Granit sector.No new cases were reported in Coaticook, and only one in the Haute- Saint-Francois, three in Memphremagog, eight in La Pommeraie and 10 in Des Sources.Within the outbreaks under watch by the CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie-CHUS, of note were nine new cases (eight residents, one employee) and one death (a resident) in a sector of the Hôpital et centre d\u2019hébergement D\u2019Youville CHSLD in Sherbooke.A new outbreak of less than ?ve people was declared yesterday at Ayer\u2019s Cliff Elementary School.More local details are available on the CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie-CHUS website at https:// www.santeestrie.qc.ca.Quebec reported 1,154 new cases yesterday, bringing the total number of people infected in the province to 132,042.Also 23 new deaths were reported, for a total of 6,829.Among them, eight occurred in the last 24 hours, the others occurred in the weeks leading up to NOV.20.The number of hospitalizations decreased by four compared to the previous day, for a cumulative total of 642.Among those, the number of people in intensive care increased by four, for a total of 103.COURTESY Photo from a previous year\u2019s toy drive.The campaign will continue this year with safety and sanitary measures in place.By Reann Fournier Special to The Record Since 1940, Sherbrooke ?re?ghters have come together to support local families in need during the holiday season.Their annual toy campaign will proceed this year with a special request for outdoor sports equipment to be donated.As many families have experienced major changes in their daily lives, this year\u2019s toy campaign is more important than ever.\u201cWe\u2019re in our 80th year now and we\u2019re doing things similarly to what we have in the past two years,\u201d said David Leblanc, a ?re?ghter in the Sherbrooke Fire Department and the director of operations for the toys campaign.\u201cFamilies can sign up through the registration form on our website and then on Dec.19, they will have a box of toys delivered from our ?re?ghters or sponsors.\u201d Leblanc said that the registration period has yet to close, but already, registration numbers are matching previous years.\u201cThe boxes are delivered to about 600 families, which equals Campaign\u2019s focus on sports equipment to keep children active CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 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 Monday, November 23, 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: RAIN OR SNOW HIGH OF 6 LOW OF -4 TUESDAY: CLOUDY HIGH OF -4 LOW OF -14 WEDNESDAY: PERIODS OF SNOW HIGH OF 0 LOW OF 0 THURSDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH OF 9 LOW OF 1 FRIDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH OF 5 LOW OF 0 The Ken Jones Respite-KJC (a program of the Missisquoi North Volunteer Centre-CABMN) in Mansonville held its annual ?u shot day for clients and family members on Thursday, November 19 at the Youth/ KJC Centre.The KJC is a weekly program every Thursday that offers respite to families and a fun activity day out for people with intellectual or physical disabilities.While the group is presently unable to meet due to the Covid pandemic, it normally takes place from morning until afternoon offering crafts, music, games, bowling and an atmosphere of friendship and caring.Coordinated and animated by CABMN staff, Sheila Samborsky and Eszter Csiszer, the program is a highlight for clients and admittedly, both women feel they get a lot from their time spent with the group as well.Each year the duo organize ?u shot day in collaboration with the CIUSSSE/ CHUS for the clients and their families.\u201cThis makes it convenient and since it is conducted in a place that the participants are comfortable in surrounded by friends,\u201d said Samborsky, \u201cit makes it less stressful an experience for them.\u201d Including the participants, 23 people got the shot administered by CIUSSSE/CHUS workers, Britanny Montmony and Marylene Bureau, who did an excellent job calming nerves and making the experience as painless as possible.Samborsky and Csiszer had set up a waiting area that assured social distancing and as people entered, their temperatures were taken and mandatory hand disinfecting and masks were a must.Following each person\u2019s exit, the chairs and tables were sanitized by the two who have clearly mastered Covid precautions.\u201cWe are proud to be able to offer this service to our clients and their families each year,\u201d explains Csiszer.\u201cThese people are very important to us and keeping them safe and healthy is always a priority.\u201d For more information about the Ken Jones Respite program visit the CABMN website at: www.cabmn.org or call the CAB at 450-292-3114.All calls will be referred to Samborsky and Csiszer, who will be happy to explain the program and the requirements for joining.Regarding the ?u shot day experience, one of the clients put it best after freshly exiting the injection room when I asked her if it hurt and she replied, \u201cOnly when you talk about it.\u201d Ken Jones Respite Program holds annual Flu Shot Day Mable Hastings The Scoop COURTESY CIUSSSE/CHUS workers, Britanny Montmony and Marylene Bureau 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 Monday, November 23, 2020 Page 3 Local News \u201cI think it\u2019s really important to underline that every measure, whether it\u2019s masking, washing hands, keeping a distance, is focused on the general health and welfare of everyone,\u201d said Murray.By Michael Boriero - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Brome-Missisquoi Regional County Municipality (MRC) general manager Robert Desmarais led a virtual press brie?ng Friday morning to address a surge in COVID-19 positive cases in the Bromont, Cowansville, Farnham and Lac-Brome areas.Desmarais was joined by Santé publique de l\u2019Estrie Director Dr.Alain Poirier, Eastern Townships School Board (ETSB) chairperson Mike Murray, and several mayors urging the region to avoid complacency in order to ?atten a second wave of the novel coronavirus.\u201cFor the Brome-Missisquoi region, the situation is not alarming; however we have noticed, in the last few weeks, an increase in the number of cases and two outbreaks, including one at the BMP Hospital in Cowansville,\u201d Poirier said.The local public health director added that if people are exhibiting signs of COVID-19, they should consult the Quebec government\u2019s symptom self- assessment tool, which can be found online.Quebecers tend to forget this tool is available to them, he continued.The message from the MRC\u2019s mayors remains the same as during the early days of the pandemic.They are reminding citizens to respect the government\u2019s health and safety measures, including physical distancing, wearing a mask, and frequent hand-washing.Murray was given an opportunity to speak during the brie?ng, where he chose to highlight the importance of mental health.He also revealed a roughly two-minute long video created by students to remind their peers of some easy ways to keep others safe from infection.\u201cI think it\u2019s really important to underline that every measure, whether it\u2019s masking, washing hands, keeping a distance, is focused on the general health and welfare of everyone,\u201d said Murray, adding that student success is at the heart of every school initiative.He also took time to acknowledge the work of all ETSB teachers, personnel, support staff, and administration for ?nding ways to keep students motivated and busy since September.Everyone is stressed and worried, Murray said, and students need to be resilient.The video concludes with a student saying, \u201cdo it for yourself, for your family, and for your friends.\u201d According to Murray, it was a collaborative effort between several schools and a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of ETSB students.Murray said it is important for students to ?nd a creative outlet, especially during the pandemic, as events, arts, sports, and many other social gatherings have been cancelled.He also reminded everyone in the Zoom meeting that this crisis is temporary.\u201cI re-emphasize: it\u2019s for now, it\u2019s not forever, it\u2019s not for the rest of our lives, and one of the aspects of critical importance is the mental health of everyone, so the stability of the schools, the message that we\u2019re going to get through this together is really essential,\u201d Murray said.out to be an average of 1,000 kids,\u201d he said.\u201cWe usually stay between 800 and 1,000 children and we\u2019re expecting similar numbers this year.\u201d This year is special, considering the pandemic, so the toy campaign has made some adjustments.While they normally accept used toys as donations, the department has noticed that repairing some of these toys proves dif?cult.\u201cIf we get a small electric toy car, for example, that can get quite dif?cult for repairing or cleaning,\u201d said Leblanc.\u201cThis year, we\u2019re partnering with different companies, like Toys \u2018R\u2019 Us, to purchase some of the toys.We\u2019re still accepting donations in the form of money or new toys.\u201d The ?re department is also making a special request for sports equipment this year.\u201cWith the isolation and having to stay home, we want to encourage the children to be active and get outside,\u201d said Leblanc.\u201cIt\u2019s one of our core values that we support with the campaign, and we thought that the best way to support kids being active would be to accept sports equipment as donations.\u201d Some donations have already been accepted and a second date is coming up next week.\u201cWith or without COVID, we\u2019re still accepting and delivering the toys and equipment,\u201d said Leblanc.\u201cWe are, of course, observing measures to keep our ?re?ghters, sponsors, and families safe.\u201d \u201cOur main objective is to help families in the city having dif?culties,\u201d said Leblanc.\u201cIt\u2019s incredible to see the reach we have to the community.Some people who received boxes as children are quite successful, one owns a market in the city.There\u2019s also a family that we\u2019ve helped who now own a restaurant and it\u2019s incredible to see how we contribute to their success.\u201d The last date to drop off donations is Nov.29, and will be accepted at the ?re stations in Sherbrooke.Families who wish to register for a box of toys are asked to submit a request form through https://inscription.cjps.info/.Eastern Townships MRC demands extra effort from citizens in ?ght against pandemic Fire?ghters toy drive CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 BRUCE PORTER 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 Monday, November 23, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record EDITORIAL It was under Borne, incidentally, that Quebec City ripped up its streetcar system and converted to buses.6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 FAX: 819-821-3179 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com WEBSITE: www.sherbrookerecord.com SHARON MCCULLY PUBLISHER (819) 569-9511 MATTHEW MCCULLY MANAGING EDITOR (819) 569-6345 GORDON LAMBIE ASSOCIATE EDITOR (819) 569-6345 SERGE GAGNON CHIEF PRESSMAN (819) 569-4856 JESSE BRYANT ADVERTISING MANAGER (450) 242-1188 DEPARTMENTS ACCOUNTING (819) 569-9511 ADVERTISING (819) 569-9525 CIRCULATION (819) 569-9528 NEWSROOM (819) 569-6345 KNOWLTON OFFICE 5B VICTORIA STREET, KNOWLTON, QUEBEC, J0E 1V0 TEL: (450) 242-1188 FAX: (450) 243-5155 PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS For print subscription rates, please call 819-569-9528 or email us at billing@sherbrookerecord.com ON-LINE SUBSCRIPTIONS QUEBEC: 1 YEAR 108.72 5.44 10.85 $ 1 2 5 .0 0 1 MONTH 9.78 0.49 0.98 $ 1 1 .2 5 Rates for out of Quebec and for other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record was founded on February 9, 1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by Alta Newspaper Group Limited Partnership.PM#0040007682 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to The Record, 6 Mallory Street, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 2E2 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA RECORD THE The Record welcomes your letters to the editor.Please limit your letters to 300 words.We reserve the right to edit for length, clarity, legality and taste.Please ensure there is a phone number or email where you can be reached, to con?rm authorship and current town/city of residence.Names will not be withheld but the address and phone number of the writer are not published, except by request.Please email your letters to newsroom@ sherbrookerecord.com.Preference is given to writers from the Eastern Townships.Since forever - OK, the 1930s - being mayor of Quebec City was a long- term job.Not since 1938 has a chef of the vieille capitale ruled the sceptred town for less than 12 years, or three terms.Sainte Foy suburban warrior Andrée Boucher was the tragic exception that made the rule in recent history.Her untimely passing two years into her merged city mandate in August 2007, though, as cold-hearted as it may sound, created an opening for a maverick of a mayor in the spark-plug frame of Régis Labeaume.Prior to the ?amboyantly attired Boucher, Quebec City, true to its undeservedly dull and bureaucratic reputation, had not exactly elected exciting top civic of?cials of the stature of Jean Drapeau or Rob Ford.Labeaume has shattered that stereotype with a mix of bravado and boldness (arrogance and recklessness) unfamiliar to these parts.Next month, Labeaume hits the milestone of 13 years as mayor, the ?rst two of those years as the out-of-the-blue replacement for Boucher in a special election in November 2007.He becomes the city\u2019s third longest-serving mayor behind Jean-Paul l\u2019Allier\u2019s 16 years (1989-2005), and Lucien Borne\u2019s 15 (1938-53).It was under Borne, incidentally, that Quebec City ripped up its streetcar system and converted to buses.More on that in a bit.Earlier this month Labeaume caused a stir with a quip in an interview to mark the anniversary of his ?rst victory, and with a year to go before municipal elections next year.\u201cI am absolutely replaceable.Cemeteries are full of irreplaceable people,\u201d he told the Journal de Québec.That the mayor is re?ecting on his political future probably comes as no surprise.He\u2019ll be 65 in May and having endured a frightening brush with prostate cancer two years ago, could be forgiven for pondering what to do with the rest of his life.As for whether or not he\u2019s replaceable or not, the more appropriate question is perhaps who but Labeaume would have had the energy, vision and audacity to take on the mammoth projects he has placed on his stocky shoulders.For starters, Labeaume took of?ce on the eve of the city\u2019s 400th anniversary celebrations in 2008, with the event organization lacking forceful leadership.Labeaume and his team took charge and produced an extraordinary and ?nancially pro?table parade of events, from magical Sir Paul McCartney and Céline Dion concerts, to a rousing world hockey tournament.It\u2019s hard to imagine anyone but Labeaume piloting the construction of a new arena to replace the aging Colisée and speed the return of the Nordiques.Barely ?ve years after his election, construction was underway on the $400 million Videotron Centre.Hopes for an NHL team may have evaporated, but the city does now have a world class sports and entertainment complex located in a part of the city destined for growth and development.Labeaume\u2019s latest big project, a $3.3 billion tramway system, is proving to be an in?nitely more challenging and contentious venture than building a new skating rink.The project has been bedevilled by multiple changes in design, political maneuvering and waf?ing, and, most recently, a negative environmental assessment.It\u2019s unlikely sod will be turned of?cially until 2022.The tramway, combined with the Legault government\u2019s pet project, a tunnel under the St.Lawrence River, are bound to be the dominant issues in the city in the coming years.Labeaume surely will be mulling whether he has the will and the stomach for the battles ahead to build the transportation network.A recent Leger poll shows if elections were held today Labeaume would win in a walk against any potential rival, and satisfaction level with the job he has done tops 70 per cent.That same poll found that a new transit system is by far the issue of most interest to residents.Labeaume himself has offered up some suggestions as a successor, should he decide to not go for l\u2019Allier record of longest serving mayor.Whoever should end up taking the torch from Labeaume, whenever that should be, must be prepared to be in it for the long haul - and to never feel irreplaceable.Labeaume mulls exit: Not \u2018irreplaceable\u2019 but maybe inimitable?Peter Black Record Staff The Observatoire estrien du développement des communautés (OEDC) is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the launch of a new podcast, Sonar.The OEDC already dropped three episodes, available on Spotify, RSS, and Balado Québec.Sonar explores the depths of community stakeholders living in the Eastern Townships.The shows host, Ian Fournier, will speak to people working on the ground.The goal is to bring community development and collective action to the forefront through conversations with Townshippers; discovering who they are, where they come from and what motivates them to change the region for the better.According to a press release, some of the themes discussed in the show include mental health, food security, resilience, youth and seniors, and community response to the ongoing pandemic.Fournier talks about developing the podcast with OEDC Executive Director Émanuèle Lapierre-Fortin in episode 0.In the episode, it is revealed that the organization decided to move from a written format to something more accessible.An audio format provides ?exibility.It could also provide inspiration to others looking to make a difference.The OEDC consulted its members before pursuing this new project, and the result was overwhelming approval.Local community development group launches podcast 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 Monday, November 23, 2020 Page 5 Record Staff Gaspé MNA Méganne Perry Mélançon, Parti Québécois economy critic, is demanding the Quebec government make immediate improvements to the Aide aux entreprises en régions en alerte maximale (AERAM) program.AERAM aims to assist businesses located in red zones.With the government announcing an extended closure until Jan.11, 2021, Mélançon believes small and medium-sized businesses are going to need all the help they can get to survive.In a press release, the Gaspé MNA explained that submitting an application to the program can be extremely dif?cult.The government has been ?ooded with requests from Quebec-based businesses, but the cash is not always readily available.Mélançon said Premier François Legault casually dropping the news of an extended shutdown period for bars, restaurants and gyms shows a lack of compassion.The information deserved more attention, she continued, as this has a tremendous impact on local business owners.\u201cThe government keeps saying that AERAM is working effectively on the ground; this is not true,\u201d Mélançon said.\u201cSixty-page forms, fees to open a ?le, endless delays [\u2026] it\u2019s not going well, not at all.\u201d Many business owners have invested a lot of money into bringing their establishments up to par with Quebec\u2019s health and safety guidelines, she added, but the government continues to push the idea that they need to remain closed in order to combat COVID-19.The Coalition Avenir Québec government also recently handed its responsibility to help local businesses over to the MRCs.The problem, she explained, is that community organizations have also faired poorly throughout the pandemic.They are not ?t to help the many requests coming in through the AERAM program.These local organizations are being asked to provide assistance even though they don\u2019t have the means to do so, Mélançon said.The process needs to be simpli?ed, she concluded.\u201cIt is imperative that the economy minister rolls up his sleeves and makes assistance available now, for all entrepreneurs in the red zone who request it and who meet realistic criteria,\u201d said Mélançon.PQ MNA calls for more effective government assistance programs By Gordon Lambie This coming Thursday Massey College in Toronto is hosting a virtual book launch event for a new publication by veteran journalist Norman Webster entitled Newspapering: 50 Years of Reporting from Canada and Around the World.Speaking with The Record from his home just outside North Hatley, Webster explained that the book is a collection of some of his favourite and most signi?cant pieces of writing from his years spent working as a reporter, editorialist, and foreign correspondent for papers like The Globe and Mail, The Montreal Gazette, and The Sherbrooke Record.While Webster traced the origins of his career back to a summer job with The Globe and Mail in 1958, he shared that his early goals lay much closer to home.\u201cOriginally my ambition was to become sports editor at The Sherbrooke Record,\u201d he said, sharing that he was in awe of then-editor Len O\u2019Donnell and his \u201cSport Shots and Pot Shots\u201d column.\u201cThat was the greatest thing I could aspire to.\u201d Webster fondly remembered his early work under editors John Cranford and Hugh Doherty, the latter of whom he said was, \u201cA great editor but not very generous.\u201d \u201cI would take a Gaiters football game and cover it from beginning to end that would earn me about a buck ?fty,\u201d he said, recalling that his rate was ten cents per column inch.From his days writing the \u201cAll around the campus\u201d column for The Record and editing The Campus, Bishop\u2019s student paper (\u201cI actually did more journalism than course work,\u201d he chuckled,) Webster went on to cover events and affairs of all sorts across the globe over the course of his career.As a foreign correspondent in China from 1969-1971 he had a front row seat to that nation\u2019s cultural revolution.He re?ected in brief on visits across Europe and the Middle-East, to Apartheid South Africa and Margaret Thatcher\u2019s England.\u201cShe was tremendously forceful and not loveable at all,\u201d he noted while adding that the former Birtish prime minister was admirable at the same time, for what she was able to accomplish.Thatcher is far from the only giant on Webster\u2019s list of subjects.Looking back the journalist also dropped names like Nelson Mandela and The Dalai Lama, as well as a few closer to home like Bourassa, Mulroney, and Trudeau.\u201cI covered a lot of major stories at home and abroad,\u201d he said, explaining that when it came to putting the book together he, \u201cjust picked the ones (he) liked,\u201d based on signi?cant events, interesting people, or other, more personal reasons.With regard to the book launch, Webster\u2019s Wife, Pat said that the night will be one of good times and good stories.\u201cIt\u2019s going to be a really fun evening,\u201d she said.\u201cWe\u2019ve taped some segments with Norman talking about some of these memories.\u201d Beyond re?ection on the pieces selected for the collection, Webster will re?ect on day-to-day things like life in newsrooms over the years, his world travels, and how journalism has changed, or not, since he got started.\u201cThere are many, many friends and colleagues chiming in to talk about journalism, how it was and how it is,\u201d Pat added.Michael Goldbloom, principal and vice-chancellor of Bishop\u2019s University, will introduce recollections of Webster\u2019s friends and colleagues, including Roy MacGregor, Joan Fraser, Doug Gibson, Geoff Stevens and Jeff Simpson as a part of the evening\u2019s events.The launch will be free to attend, and it will begin at 7 p.m.on Thursday on the Massey College website: www.masseycollege.ca/event/virtual-book- launch-newspapering-norman-webster/ Norman Webster: a half century in the newsrooms of the world A collection of press passes 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 Monday, November 23, 2020 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and well lived life.John was known to his friends as Fox, as in Silver Fox, perhaps for the colour of his hair or for his savoir faire.He was predeceased by his parents Mary (Keller) and John Karpluk as well as his brother Emile.John was proud of his European heritage and always made a point of celebrating Little Christmas on January 6th.In his early teens, he was a Golden Gloves boxer in Montreal.In the early 60s he went on to graduate from McGill University in Education.He ?rst taught at Lasalle Catholic High School before relocating to the Eastern Townships in 1969 where he was a guidance counsellor at Alexander Galt Regional High School, then at Champlain College in Lennoxville.He enjoyed Friday ski excursions with friends at nearby ski hills and was an avid golfer in the summer.John could often be found having a pint or two at the Golden Lion Pub or Elmwood Hotel.He, for the most part, was a loner and a con?rmed bachelor.He had a silken voice and sometimes could be encouraged to break into song with a stirring rendition of the Whiffenpoof Song.With special thanks to Manor St.Francis, the CHUS, and the Maison Aube- Lumiere for their wonderful care and also to Dr.Zoltan Ferenczi and Dr.Patrick Richard.A private interment will be held at a later date.In memory of John, donations could be made to the Maison Aube-Lumiere, 30171 12 Avenue North, Sherbrooke, J1H 5H3 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020 Today is the 328th day of 2020 and the 63rd day of autumn.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1954, more than 25 years after \u201cBlack Thursday,\u201d the Dow Jones industrial average ?nally surpassed its pre-Depression high.In 1963, the ?rst episode of the long- running science ?ction drama \u201cDoctor Who\u201d aired on the BBC.In 2001, the U.N.International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia charged former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic with genocide for his role in the 1992-1995 Bosnia and Herzegovina con?ict.In 2005, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was elected president of Liberia, becoming the ?rst female elected head of state in Africa.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Franklin Pierce (1804-1869), 14th U.S.president; William H.Bonney, aka Billy the Kid (1859-1881), outlaw; Boris Karloff (1887- 1969), actor; Erte (1892-1990), artist/ designer; Paul Celan (1920-1970), poet; Bruce Vilanch (1948- ), comedy writer; Robin Roberts (1960- ), sportscaster; Miley Cyrus (1992- ), actress/singer.TODAY\u2019S FACT: New Shepard, developed by the privately funded aerospace company Blue Origin, became the ?rst rocket to ?y to space and return to Earth in a controlled, vertical landing on this day in 2015.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1919, the ?rst play-by-play of a football game was broadcast on the radio, featuring the Aggies of Texas A&M hosting the Longhorns of the University of Texas.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cLife provides losses and heartbreak for all of us - but the greatest tragedy is to have the experience and miss the meaning.\u201d - Robin Roberts, \u201cEverybody\u2019s Got Something\u201d TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 5 million - estimated population of Liberia in July 2020.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between ?rst quarter moon (Nov.21) and full moon (Nov.30).Datebook \u201cWe will remember them.\u201d Due to Covid-19, Branch #15 was unable to hold our regular parade and ceremonies.On October 31, executive members met in the Veteran\u2019s Garden at the Legion.A ceremony was held and ?lmed by Miss Scobele to be shown to the young people at St.Francis Elementary School.On November 7, Richmond Regional High School posters were judged by three executive members.On November 8, the public was asked to lay their wreaths and crosses at the cenotaph.That same day, three members from the executive went to South Durham to meet the Mayor and a ceremony was held at the monument.November 11, the executive committee met at the cenotaph and a private ceremony was held.We wish to express our thanks to all who purchased wreaths, crosses and poppies.We must also thank those who made donations to the Poppy Fund.We thank the stores who helped us with our Poppy Campaign.We will re-open when the Red Zone is lifted.Thank you to all.Stay safe.Siemy Stelwagen, President The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #15, Richmond It\u2019s like shopping with the Heart and Stroke Foundation\u2019s dietitians, who evaluate every participating product based on Canada\u2019s Food Guide.www.healthcheck.org 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 Monday, November 23, 2020 Page 9 Your Birthday MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020 Work toward a goal.Stick to the truth and live up to your moral code.Focus on taking care of your responsibilities, cleaning house emotionally and physically, and making room for new beginnings.Live in the moment and enjoy what makes you happy.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Refrain from sharing personal information.Set up a budget that will help you adjust to a change in income.Don\u2019t take on someone\u2019s problems or responsibilities.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - You\u2019ll be able to make adjustments to how you work, earn your living or handle your personal affairs.Your insight will help you gauge how others feel and what they are capable of contributing.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Refuse to let anyone push you in an uncomfortable direction.When uncertainty sets in, turn to something that makes you feel at ease.A physical or creative outlet will help you gain perspective.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - Your persuasive charm will compel others to see and do things your way.A positive change will transpire with the help someone offers.Romance is encouraged.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Review and revise your ?nancial situation.Knowing exactly where you stand will help you make better decisions.A positive change will encourage you to get involved in a joint venture.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Romance will bring you closer to a loved one.More stability will result if you discuss your intentions and make suggestions that lead to a healthier lifestyle.A surprise will lift your spirits.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Someone will use persuasive measures to get you to take on added responsibility.You may want to specify what you are willing to do before you commit.Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Pace yourself.Enjoy the process of getting things done the way you see ?t.A personal change will boost your reputation and offer insight into what else you can accomplish.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - Monitor what everyone around you is doing.If you don\u2019t like the change of direction someone is pursuing, back away and do your own thing.Use your energy productively.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - Try something new, change the way you do things and listen to the experts.Positive plans will begin to unfold if you nurture a meaningful relationship.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Keep an open mind, but don\u2019t give in to someone putting demands on you.Problems at home will develop if uncertainty takes charge.Focus on how you earn your living and handle your money.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - Change your lifestyle to suit your needs.Use your intelligence and ingenuity, and follow your passion.A creative pastime looks promising.Romance is favored.MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020 A record that can only be equaled By Phillip Alder I read about today\u2019s deal in Simon Cocheme\u2019s entertaining new book, \u201cBridge With a Twist\u201d (Master Point Press).It occurred during the 2010 European Championships.It was played at 82 tables with 19 different contracts and 27 different results.What can each side make?We will look at one table in the match between Denmark and Ireland in the senior division.If the bidding looks strange, it is because Rex Anderson (South) thought West had opened one heart, when he had actually bid two hearts, a strong two-bid.Over two hearts, three clubs by Pat Barry (North) was natural, but if West had opened one heart, then three clubs would have been Ghestem, at least 5-5 in spades and diamonds.Anderson, liking the apparent double ?t, took a shot at four spades.But North thought that his partner had a long spade suit.So, after West used the Grand Slam Force, asking his partner to bid seven hearts with two of the top three trump honors, North judged to bid six spades.Yes, he thought six hearts would fail, but he also believed that his partner would make six spades.Against six spades doubled, Peter Lund (West) led the diamond ace.Declarer took the ?rst seven tricks with a crossruff.Then Steen Moller (East) tabled his six trumps, claiming the remaining tricks for down ?ve, plus 1100 to East-West.Did you notice the rarity?Each of the 13 tricks was won by a trump.East-West cannot make a slam, but North-South are cold for six clubs! 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