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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 Sherbrooke Paralympian Maude Jacques Page 5 Support for supply- managed producers Page 3 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Monday, November 30, 2020 Door to door pizza party for S.A.D.D.Mansonville members Weekend COVID-19 update Record Staff The Province of Quebec recorded 1,395 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday after having added 1,480 on Saturday and 1,269 on Friday, bringing the total number of people infected to 141,038.The data also report 12 new deaths for a weekend total of 54 and an overall total of 7,033.The number of hospitalizations varied over the three days, although the overall number decreased by 10 compared to Thursday\u2019s ?gures, for a cumulative total of 665.The number of people in intensive care remained the same from Thursday to Friday, Increased by three on Saturday, and then decreased by 1 on Sunday, for a total of 92.In the Estrie Region, 87 cases were reported on Sunday after 96 on Saturday and a combined 172 on Thursday and Friday.For each day roughly half of the cases were concentrated in the Sherbrooke area, with the remainder being spread across all other local health networks in the territory.The second highest concentration of new cases was in the Haute-Yamaska region, which includes Granby and Bromont.The cumulative number of deaths in the Estrie climbed to 62 over the weekend, while the number of hospitalizations on Sunday was 23, six of whom were in intensive care.The CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie-CHUS added the CSSS de Coaticook long term care home to its list of facilities under \u201coutbreak watch\u201d on Sunday, while new outbreaks were reported among the staff at Sherbrooke\u2019s Hotel-Dieu Hospital, at the Centre d\u2019hébergement Villa-Bonheur in the Haute Yamaska, at the Argyll pavilion in Sherbrooke, at the Cégep de Sherbrooke, at the Garage R.Gomez in Sherbrooke, and at an agro-food business in the des Sources The Record\u2019s E-Edition allows you to read the full edition of the paper without leaving your home 24/7.The best way to stay abreast of local news.To subscribe, go to www.sherbrookerecord.com.Click on E-Edition and follow the simple instructions.And then start enjoy The Record for as little as $9.78 plus tx per month.Enjoy The Record online Already a print subscriber?Get the E-Edition free! 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ELEANOR COTE Nora Webster - SADD member receives pizza for herself and her 3 sisters By Mable Hastings The Scoop With Potton now classi?ed as part of the red zone and with the Covid pandemic continuing to wreak havoc on the best laid plans, the Missisquoi North Volunteer Centre (CABMN) youth program animators are re-inventing ways to keep in contact with the youth.Social media and platforms like Zoom make it easier to hold meetings but what about those personal touches that remind the youth that they are a part of something special where they are valued and missed?For Ethan Ball CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 2 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 30, 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 HIGH OF 8 LOW OF 11 TUESDAY: 70 PER CENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH OF 15 LOW OF 4 WEDNESDAY: CLOUDY HIGH OF 4 LOW OF -1 THURSDAY: PERIODS OF SNOW HIGH OF 0 LOW OF -2 FRIDAY: 60 PER CENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH OF 4 LOW OF -1 and Eleanor Cote who coordinate and animate the youth programs in Potton the efforts in staying connected to the youth is proving to be both challenging and invigorating.Weekly reminders have found the two making home deliveries to the youth (and sometimes their siblings) where a surprise has been presented outside their door on Saturdays.The ?rst week\u2019s package included treats, a handwritten letter, photos, a questionnaire\u2026, the second week the animators made chocolate ?lled croissants, created their own \u201cmock\u201d bakery label and brought boxes of delicious treats to the youth and this past Saturday a pizza and french fry lunch (purchased at the Resto Bolton) was delivered to each door including a portion for any sibling also living in the house.\u201cOur SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) is made up of ?fteen amazing and motivated young people,\u201d explained Ethan Ball who animates the group with Eleanor Cote.\u201cThese youth are a joy to work alongside as they create, implicate and dedicate themselves in showing leadership and involvement in their communities.\u201d The group normally meets on Saturdays starting in the morning for a continental breakfast at the \u201cE & E Café\u201d where the youth help to prepare a quick breakfast to share together followed by a two-hour SADD planning meeting where activities, projects and promotional/prevention initiatives are discussed and executed.Fundraising and discussion regarding SADD sponsored projects also requires group decision making and commitment.The meeting is followed by a lunch prepared together and then an afternoon of activities including games, movies, dance, photo shoots, outings and more.After a day of fun together, the group ends at around 4 p.m.\u201cCovid has made the need for better computers at the Centre a priority,\u201d shared Eleanor Cote.\u201cWe received a grant from the Memphremagog Hospital Foundation and have recently purchased new computers that will allow us to be more creative and present on social media,\u201d she added.The Youth Centre of the CABMN as well as the organization as a whole strongly acknowledges the support and contributions made by the Memphremagog Hospital Foundation, Centraide Estrie(Federal Government) as well as through the CIUSSSE/CHUS Health Board and the Municipalities in the Western Sector of the MRC.The CABMN Youth Centre animators are also reaching out to the younger youth who partake in the MAYO- Mansonville Agricultural Youth Organization that involved two groups of younger youth ranging in ages from 5-12 (elementary school aged).These two weekly groups have had to temporarily stop operating due to the red alert restrictions and the animators are delivering door to door packages to these youth as well.Photos of all that is happening through the Youth Centre are regularly posted on the youth centre Facebook page as well as on the CABMN website at www.cabmn.org For anyone who wishes to sign up for the weekly newsletter than goes out on Sundays, it is free and will keep you up to date on all of the CABMN initiatives.Pizza party for S.A.D.D.Mansonville Evan and Dakota Paige greet Ethan at the door for pizza surprise! SADD members Hunter and Payton all smiles with pizza delivery SADD member Danika Robinson gets pizza dinner delivered PHOTOS BY ELEANOR COTE CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 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 30, 2020 Page 3 Local News In August 2019, Minister Bibeau announced that $1.75 billion would be provided to compensate Canadian dairy farmers over eight years.Between December 2019 and January 2020, more than 10,000 dairy farmers received a cash payment of $345 million.MRC.The vast majority of outbreaks under observation reported no new related cases.To limit the virus\u2019 spread, the government is reminding people to frequently wash their hands for 20 seconds with soap and water, especially when you come in from outside; use alcohol-based disinfectant on hands if soap and water are unavailable; respect the measures regarding private gatherings and activities in a public setting according to the alert level in effect in one\u2019s home region and limit travel as much as possible.Wearing a face covering is now mandatory for people 10 and older in most enclosed and partially enclosed public places and on public transit.Should symptoms appear, people are reminded to immediately self- isolate; cough into the elbow; immediately discard tissues after use and wash hands, and consult one of the online self-care guides or call 1 877 644-4545 to ?nd out about procedures to be followed.Covid update CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 Record Staff The adminsitration of the Marais- de-la-Rivière-aux-Cerises, Magog\u2019s public marsh and walking trail park, is celebrating the recent renovations and improvements to the site\u2019s outdoor trails and activities offering.According to a press release issued late last week, the park has opened a new Christmas boutique at its interpretation centre, offering a selection of gift ideas for those wishing to shop locally while they come to explore the improvements to the trail network.The renovations, which include preventative measures to avoid ?ooded trails, the rebuilding of the area surrounding the small pond, and a new reception area, were supported by the Ministry of Education.These improvements are being hailed as helpful in preventing future closures and in making the space safer overall for families.The new reception space will allow for organized groups visiting the marsh to have a space to gather.It will be open to the public when not in use by these groups.The holiday boutique at the interpretation centre has been set up with a selection of gift ideas for those who frequent the area.The boutique will be open each week from Thursday to Sunday until Dec.13.A selection of locally produced and outsourced gifts are available including children\u2019s books, outdoor gear, candles and soaps, holiday themed greeting cards, and a number of other holiday themed items and gifts.The public is invited to get a breath of fresh air and bene?t from some outdoor therapy and make a visit to the boutique to support local businesses during this holiday season.What\u2019s new at the marsh COURTESY Record Staff Over the weekend Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Compton-Stanstead MP Marie- Claude Bibeau announced the support package delivering on the Government of Canada\u2019s compensation plan following market access concessions made under the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Paci?c Partnership (CPTPP).In August 2019, Minister Bibeau announced that $1.75 billion would be provided to compensate Canadian dairy farmers over eight years.Between December 2019 and January 2020, more than 10,000 dairy farmers received a cash payment of $345 million.The Government has since set a schedule to deliver the remaining $1.405 billion through direct payments to farmers over a timeline of the next three years.Dairy farmers will receive, on the basis of their milk quota, cash payments of $468 million in 2020- 21, $469 million in 2021-22 and $468 million in 2022-23.For example, the owner of a farm with 80 dairy cows will be awarded compensation in the form of a direct payment of approximately $38,000 each year.That amount also builds on the $250 million CETA on- farm investment program and provides certainty regarding the schedule and form of remaining payments in the $2 billion total compensation package for dairy farmers.The Government is also announcing $691 million for 10-year programs for Canada\u2019s 4,800 chicken, egg, broiler hatching egg, and turkey farmers.Responding to sector demands, the goal of the programs is to drive innovation and growth for farmers.Program details will be designed in consultation with sector representatives and launched as soon as possible.Support for supply-managed producers announced 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 30, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record EDITORIAL Scarcely had the smoke dissipated when a second Ghost appeared.\u201cI am the Ghost of Christmas Present,\u201d said the ?gure, her visage obscured by a mask with a CSN logo on it.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 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to balance the ledger.Into the of?ce with a tingle of a bell came two gentlemen, representatives of the tavern-keepers\u2019 and gym-owners\u2019 benevolent societies.Said one, removing his hat.\u201cGood sir, our shuttered establishments are in dire need of alms to sustain us at this festive time of year with the fever still raging.\u201d \u201cBen, humbug,\u201d snorted Ebenezer.\u201cAre there no assistance programs for the jobless from the feds?I can\u2019t afford to make idle people merry.\u201d The two gentlemen retreated in disappointment, preparing for endless weeks of uncertainty, want, take-out orders and online work-out classes.Later that evening, while he tossed and turned in his bed in his draughty rooms in the penthouse of the Price Building in Olde Quebec, Ebenezer was startled awake by an Apparition.\u201cI am the Ghost of Christmas Pre- covid,\u201d said the ?gure in the form of an exceedingly elderly man clearly in need of a bath more than once a week.\u201cO, Apparition, what do you want of me?\u201d \u201cCome, let us revisit a time when your actions could have bettered the common good.You remember that vow you made to spend a king\u2019s ransom to build dozens of brand spanking new long term care homes?\u201d \u201cVaguely, Spirit, but, you know \u2026 campaign promises are just as ephemeral as you,\u201d said Ebenezer with a twinge of regret.\u201cAnd did you not, when you were minister of both education and health these many years ago, cut deeply into services that yet today leave the system so enfeebled?\u201d quoth the Spectre.\u201cBut that was so long ago .when I was so young and péquiste!\u201d Ebenezer protested.With that, the Spirit disappeared in a puff of Lysol-scented smoke.Scarcely had the smoke dissipated when a second Ghost appeared.\u201cI am the Ghost of Christmas Present,\u201d said the ?gure, her visage obscured by a mask with a CSN logo on it.\u201cGoody, Christmas presents!\u201d exclaimed Ebenezer, suddenly feeling the holiday spirit stirring within his hardened heart.\u201cThere will be no holiday cheer, for we the unionized health care workers,\u201d quoth the Spirit, clad in woefully worn and soiled PPE.Ebenezer, visions in his head of exhausted health and education sector workers dropping like ?ies in that CSN TV ad, said \u201cO, Spirit, had I known a second wave of the plague was going to be worse than the ?rst, we would have done something differently.What, I don\u2019t know exactly.\u201d With a swoosh of a picket sign waved like a magic wand, the second spirit disappeared as mysteriously as she had appeared, leaving behind a pile of pamphlets and stickers.As Ebenezer tried to shake off the troubling visits and get some sleep, the clock struck midnight, and he opened his eyes to behold a solemn Phantom, draped in a hoodie.The Phantom spoke not, but directed Ebenezer\u2019s gaze to a video screen that suddenly appeared at the foot of the bed.He saw horrifying images of election night, 2022, sending a shocking chill through his corporeal being.\u201cOh, I get it, you\u2019re the Spirit of post-covid Christmas Yet to Come.\u201d The hoodie Ghost nodded and mumbled, \u201cduh.\u201d \u201cO, Spirit, tell me I may sponge away the images on this screen!\u201d Ebenezer pleaded.The hoodie shrugged, and, quicker than you can say \u201cextracorporeal membrane oxygenation,\u201d disappeared in a ?ash.Ebenezer, relieved to be rid of the Ghosts, once morning came, ran to throw open the window and, seeing a man trudging through the snow on the street below, exclaimed, \u201cYou down there, Dr.Horatio, what\u2019s today, my ?ne fellow?\u201d \u201cWhy, Christmas Day!,\u201d the doctor replied, puzzled.\u201cWhyfor do you ask, sir?\u201d \u201cI want to send my poor, hardworking clerk Girard the large turkey hanging in the butcher\u2019s window,\u201d said Ebenezer.\u201cThe turkey that\u2019s as big as me?\u201d said Dr.Horatio.\u201cThat\u2019s the one,\u201d said Ebenezer.\u201cAn intelligent boy! A remarkable boy!\u201d \u201cThen I plan to pay the dear boy and his family a visit for Christmas dinner!\u201d \u201cBut, sir, you have self-isolated not for seven days, and Girard\u2019s family numbers ten.Were you to attend such a festivity it would breach your own moral contract.\u201d \u201cThis covid Christmas is such a humbug,\u201d Ebenezer sighed, looking up the number for Uber Eats.Merry moral contract: A Covid Christmas Carol Peter Black Record Staff Air quality in schools across Quebec are healthy and safe, Education Minister Jean- François Roberge stated in a press release.Working alongside school boards and school service centres, Roberge conducted a report to determine the status of air quality control mechanisms.The data, according to the minister, shows adequate measures are in place across the province.\u201cI am reassured to note that the data compiled shows that the control mechanisms put in place are effective, whereas for previous governments, the maintenance of our schools was not a priority,\u201d said Roberge.Ensuring safe air quality in schools is of critical importance, he continued, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.Roberge is also asking service centres to conduct a new series of tests starting Dec.1.The minister wants to monitor the level of carbon dioxide build up in classrooms.The goal is to ensure schools meet current standards, and if they fail, the government will proceed to make the necessary adjustments, according to the press release.The ?ndings show that the implementation of air quality management is nearly complete.This includes system maintenance, ?lter replacement, and routine inspection protocols.Schools are also conducting maintenance checks on ventilation systems nearly 97 per cent of the time.\u201cOur actions over the past few months have borne fruit and we are continuing the work, in collaboration with the entire school network,\u201d Roberge said.Education minister reassures public on school ventilation 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 30, 2020 Page 5 By Michael Boriero - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games was supposed to be Maude Jacques\u2019 last appearance for Team Canada on the international stage, but after the pandemic derailed the event, postponing it to 2021, she decided it was time to move on.\u201cI really wanted to continue, to ?nish with the Tokyo Paralympics, so that\u2019s why I was going to make it through this summer, but now I\u2019m just tired I guess,\u201d said Jacques.\u201cI just don\u2019t want to train at that high level anymore.\u201d The 28-year-old Sherbrooke native participated in her ?rst, and only, Paralympics back in 2012, when she suited up for the Canadian women\u2019s wheelchair basketball team at the London Games.She also helped Canada win gold at the 2014 world championships in Toronto.She was a key ?gure in her team\u2019s recent bid to clinch a spot in the Tokyo Paralympics.However, when it came time to head off to training camp, Jacques realized she didn\u2019t want to devote every minute of her life to basketball.\u201cIt\u2019s kind of going into the unknown,\u201d Jacques said.\u201cI have more time now, my summers are not going to be scheduled for me by someone else so that was scary, but at the same time it was a relief that I ?nally did it.\u201d Wheelchair basketball has changed a lot, especially on the women\u2019s side, she explained in a phone interview.The competition is stiffer compared to when she joined the sport nearly 20 years ago.There are more expectations for players, she said, and a heavier work load.The athletes are also younger now, Jacques continued.She was one of the youngest players on the team in 2012 and she played alongside teammates in their 30s and 40s.Now the team is made up primarily of university athletes, she said.The sport began to consume all of her time, hindering any professional career aspirations outside of wheelchair basketball.But it comes with the territory, Jacques acknowledged, other countries are taking the sport more seriously, so Canada needed to step up its game.\u201cWe can\u2019t predict like we could back then who\u2019s going to be in the ?nals, who\u2019s going to medal,\u201d she said.\u201cNow the teams are a lot stronger and it comes down a lot to who plays better that day.\u201d While she is retiring from international competition, Jacques plans to continue playing at the provincial level.She hopes to join up with the Quebec squad whenever sports facilities open up again.But Jacques is also focused on utilizing her master\u2019s degree.She returned to Quebec this past summer after completing a postgraduate in social work at the University of Alabama.She is currently in the process of obtaining her equivalence, which she needs in order to practice in the province.Jacques said social work wasn\u2019t always on her mind.She wanted to work as a probation patrol of?cer.However, she shifted her ambitions while she was interning at the probation patrol of?ce.One of her colleagues gave her the idea to look at social work, speci?cally foster care.\u201cIt\u2019s something that I feel passionate about and that\u2019s kind of why I want to be in the foster care system rather than adults because most of these kids didn\u2019t do anything to get there,\u201d Jacques said.It\u2019s a bittersweet moment, though, as she prepares to embark on a new chapter in her life.Jacques holds many fond memories of her time representing Canada.She clearly remembers the opening ceremony in London and the camaraderie between all of the athletes.Everyone is just excited and thrilled to be there, wearing Canada\u2019s colours, she said.It didn\u2019t matter if people were complete strangers, Jacques continued, they would still ask about practice or an upcoming event.Playing for her country was a thrill for Jacques.\u201cIt\u2019s just that big whole representing Canada that I felt was awesome.I went and learned about other sports.I went to track a lot, watched some races and stuff and I thought that was really cool.\u201d Sherbrooke Paralympian retires from Canadian women\u2019s wheelchair basketball team WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL CANADA DAVE HOLLAND/ CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE While she is retiring from international competition, Jacques plans to continue playing at the provincial level.She hopes to join up with the Quebec squad whenever sports facilities open up again.But Jacques is also focused on utilizing her master\u2019s degree.She returned to Quebec this past summer after completing a post-graduate in social work at the University of Alabama.PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY 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costs.RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES Patricia Rola-Pleszczynska 1952-2020 With broken hearts, we announce that Patricia Rola- Pleszczynska passed away in Montreal on November 26th, 2020 at the age of 67 years after a swift and brutal case of pancreatic cancer.She was the daughter of Virginia Astorri and Stanislas Pleszczynski.She leaves to mourn her husband of 46 years, Bernard St-Laurent; their children Jasmine, Jacob and Marianne St-Laurent; her cherished grandchildren Lucca, Cecilia and Charlie Huling, and Colin and Clara Brady, who all call her \u201cTiti\u201d.She will be dearly missed by her beloved sons-in-law Casey Huling and Cameron Brady; her brothers Marek, Jacek (deceased), and Stefan Pleszczysnki, her sister Wanda Kristina Pleszczynska, her sisters-in law, Bernadette Pleszczynska and Jana Stankova; as well as dear Astorri, Pleszczynski, Naylor and St-Laurent relatives.She will also be sorely missed by many professional colleagues and dear friends.A celebration of her life, to honour and remember Patricia, will take place at a later date in Compton, Quebec.Visit Kane and Fetterly website to send condolences.The family would like to thank Cheryl, Allison, Paula and Jill for their support in caring for Patricia at home.Your sympathy can be expressed in a donation to support The Compton Lion\u2019s Club to continue their work in developing cultural programming in the community: Club Lions de Compton C.P.309, Compton, Qc, J0B 1L0.KANE & FETTERLY 5301 boul.Décarie, Montreal Qc PHONE: 514-481-5301 www.kanefetterly.qc.ca MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2020 Today is the 335th day of 2020 and the 70th day of autumn.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1782, provisional articles of peace were signed in Paris between Britain and the United States, under which Britain recognized U.S.independence.In 1939, the Soviet Union invaded Finland.In 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Brady Bill, a major gun-control measure.In 1999, Exxon Corp.and Mobil Corp.completed their merger, creating the largest publicly held oil company in the world.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), clergyman/satirist; Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) (1835- 1910), writer; Winston Churchill (1874- 1965), British politician; Dick Clark (1929-2012), TV personality/producer; Bill Walsh (1931-2007), football coach; Abbie Hoffman (1936-1989), political activist; Ridley Scott (1937- ), ?lmmaker; Mandy Patinkin (1952- ), singer/actor; Billy Idol (1955- ), singer-songwriter; Bo Jackson (1962- ), football and baseball player; Ben Stiller (1965- ), actor; Amy Ryan (1969- ), actress; Clay Aiken (1978- ), singer; Chrissy Teigen (1985- ), TV personality; Magnus Carlsen (1990- ), chess grandmaster.TODAY\u2019S FACT: Mark Twain published a number of pieces in newspapers and periodicals under a variety of pen names, including Thomas Jefferson Snodgrass, W.Epaminondas Adrastus Blab and John Snooks.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1991, the U.S.women\u2019s soccer team defeated Norway 2-1 to win the ?rst Women\u2019s World Cup.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cI am a ?rm believer in if you can\u2019t get it the old- fashioned way, you don\u2019t need it.\u201d - Bo Jackson TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 33 million - certi?ed units sold of Michael Jackson\u2019s \u201cThriller,\u201d making it the best-selling solo album of all time, according to Business Insider.The album was released on this day in 1982.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Full moon (Nov.30).Datebook ASK THE DOCTORS By Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D.Dear Doctors: Our family spends a lot of time these days on our screens.I\u2019ve always had trouble sleeping (mom brain), but now my husband and our two teen boys are struggling, too.Do you think all the screen time could be why?Dear Reader: We\u2019re all dealing with so much right now - stress, anxiety, isolation and uncertainty - that poor sleep has evolved into an epidemic of its own.And with a large portion of our daily lives taking place online, it\u2019s quite possible that the high-energy light emitted by our computers, tablets and smart- phones is adding to the toll.For many of us, the work day, the school day and even socializing have shifted online.Add to that the hours we were already spending on our screens before the pandemic, and many of us are getting the highest daily doses yet of what\u2019s known as \u201cblue light.\u201d Similar to sunlight, blue light has been shown to suppress the release of melatonin, a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain that makes you feel sleepy.Recent studies have found that prolonged exposure to blue light, particularly in the hours before bed, confuses the brain.Instead of the warm tones of evening light, which signal the brain to power down and prepare for sleep, the blue light emitted by electronic devices insists it\u2019s daytime.This affects not only the ability to fall asleep, but also to stay asleep and spend adequate time in the various stages of sleep - especially the all-im- portant deep sleep.That\u2019s a serious problem, because lack of high-quality sleep not only leaves us tired in the short term, it also is associated, over time, with more serious health issues.These include headaches, weight gain, diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease and depression.The good news is that you can take speci?c steps to mitigate the effects of exposure to blue light and improve your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep.One cornerstone of good sleep hygiene is a consistent bedtime.Decide on what your bedtime will be, then end all screen use at least two hours - and preferably three hours - before then.If you don\u2019t build in that no-screen buffer, the blue light will continue to tell your brain that it\u2019s broad daylight.This, in turn, confuses your inner clock, which throws off your ability to fall asleep.In that same vein, block the various digital lights that can populate the bedroom, such as clock dials, smoke alarms and other electronic devices.When it comes to working with a computer or tablet, consider purchasing special ?l- ters, which reduce the amount of blue light that a device emits.Protective eyewear that blocks blue light is also available.Quite a few manufacturers now include a special \u201cnight mode\u201d option for smartphones, computers and tablets.When activated, night mode shifts the light emitted by the screen from the high-energy blue light to the warmer end of the spectrum.This all takes planning and discipline, but, considering the stakes, it\u2019s worth it.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.Block screens\u2019 blue light to get better sleep Do Just One Thing By Danny Seo You may not realize it, but a wrapper that once held a chocolate bar or a piece of candy can be all too tempting to your family pet.And while a small wrapper may get eaten and easily pass through the digestive system, there is still the chance a wrapper could attach itself to the lining of your pet\u2019s stomach.If this happens, call your veterinarian; the situation is even more emergent if the candy was chocolate or made with the sugar substitute xylitol (which can be fatal).Generally, treat wrappers as if they are dangerous items: Discard them so your pet can never, ever ?nd them.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 30, 2020 Page 9 Your Birthday MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2020 Start making adjustments that will help you get back on track or change your direction to suit your lifestyle and needs.Focus on the people and things that are important to you.Personal improvements will motivate you to set higher goals.Believe in yourself, not in someone else.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - What you accomplish today will be impressive; you will gain the respect of people who matter to you.Share your thoughts and feelings.Focus on improving your immediate surroundings.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Avoid pushy people and tense situations.Don\u2019t battle over something trivial.Take the high road and let others do as they please.Direct your energy into something worthwhile.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Stop trying to please people who take but give nothing in return.Choose your friends wisely.Walk away from dodgy or high-pressure situations.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - Tunnel vision will help you avoid getting drawn into a destabilizing situation.You have much to gain if you work hard to make your dreams a reality and take care of yourself.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Size up your ?nancial situation, and make plans that will help you improve your life.A change of pace and some education could lead to a ?nancial shakeup.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - An unexpected change will push you in a healthier direction.Spending more time with someone who inspires you to exercise and eat properly will lead to friendship.Don\u2019t let hype mislead you.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Do all you can for a cause you believe in, and you\u2019ll meet people who share your concerns.Working alongside others will lead to opportunities.Make honesty and integrity priorities.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Hidden matters will make it necessary to slow down and listen carefully.When in doubt, do your own thing, work alone and bring about positive personal change.Romance is featured.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - Accept the inevitable, and turn any negative into a positive.Work to make a difference, and reach out to people who share your concerns.Be an innovative leader.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - Keep your emotions in check and your mind on your goals.Be smart, and counter any dif?culties someone throws your way with well-thought-out ideas.Strive for perfection, and speak up.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Be observant and stick to your plan.Don\u2019t let the changes others make confuse you.Spend time with active, engaging people who encourage you to be the best you can be.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - Don\u2019t let anyone pressure you into purchasing something you don\u2019t need.A personal change will help stabilize your life.Romance is on the rise.Talk to people who share your concerns.MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2020 In through a door for good defence By Phillip Alder A sign spotted on a shop door read: \u201cPush - if that doesn\u2019t work, Pull.If that doesn\u2019t work either, that\u2019s because we are closed.\u201d If you are hoping to receive a ruff, you have to ?nd an open door to partner\u2019s hand, an entry.This deal was fun for East-West.How did the defense go against four spades after West led her singleton club?South described his hand well with the immediate jump to four spades - a strong eight-card suit and little else.Declarer won the ?rst trick with dummy\u2019s club jack, and East signaled with the nine, the highest being a suit-preference signal for hearts, the higher-ranking of the other two side suits.South played a trump and, when East discarded, won with his ace and continued with the spade queen.West won with her king and shifted to the heart two, the low card guaranteeing an honor in the suit.East, trusting his partner, won with the heart queen and led the club eight for partner to ruff.(West had to be void because with the queen-10 doubleton, she would have led the queen, not the 10.) West knew that she could give her partner the lead with a heart to the ace.Then another club would promote the spade 10 as a winner.However, it seemed that South had started with 8=2=1=2 distribution.If so, after a heart to the ace and a club, South would discard his diamond, making a los- er-on-loser play.Anticipating this, West cashed the diamond ace before playing a second heart.Then the third club resulted in down three.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 Monday, November 30, 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 Monday, November 30, 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 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.Drop by our of- Knowlton.819-569- com Support the local businesses, services & professionals who serve our area where you live, work and play! 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