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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 Government promises Editorial - Page 6 Busy week ahead for tourist rental services in Magog Page 5 $1.50 + taxes PM#0040007682 Friday, February 26, 2021 Sherbrooke Elementary teachers prepping for a cold night outside New mask rules after March break for elementary students in red zones Record Staff Elementary school students in red zones will be required to wear a surgical mask at all times when classes resume after March break, according to the latest directives from Quebec\u2019s public health authority.In a press release, the health ministry explained the new measure was brought on due to the emerging threat of COVID-19 variants.Starting on March 8, students in grades 1 through 6 will have to wear a mask in the classroom, in the hallways and on the school bus.The government is in the process of delivering masks to school service centres and private institutions.Visors are mandatory for some schools in red 819 569-9381-82 | 106 Queen Street, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville) We accept on delivery We deliver in Lennoxville - Waterville - Huntingville - Sherbrooke - Fleurimont - North Hatley - Johnville - Martinville and Compton Serving you since 1973 PIZZA ASSORTED SANDWICHES SUBMARINES SALADS FISH BAR-B-Q CHICKEN STEAK SPAGHETTI SOUVLAKI / PITA OUR MENU INCLUDES We would like to thank everyone for their support.Open for take-out & delivery HOURS: Due to the curfew, we will stay open for take out orders for pick up until 7:45 p.m., delivery orders until 9 p.m.Open daily at 11 a.m.MARIANNE LASSONDE By Marianne Lassonde Special to The Record What do you do with a school full of children hyped up on March break?You dare them to donate a dollar each to force their physical education (PE) teachers to sleep outside for a night.Pitched as a fundraising event by Marc Ghilarducci, a PE teacher at Sherbrooke Elementary School (SES), students were encouraged to donate a dollar and a carton of milk or juice ?lled with frozen water in the days leading up to the Thursday.WEEKEND EDITION CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 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 Friday, February 26, 2021 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: SUNNY HIGH OF -5 LOW OF -13 SATURDAY: SNOW OR RAIN HIGH OF 2 LOW OF -1 SUNDAY: CLOUDY HIGH OF 6 LOW OF 1 MONDAY: PERIODS OF SNOW OR RAIN HIGH OF 3 LOW OF -16 TUESDAY: A MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH OF -4 LOW OF -12 Lennoxville Library Good Reads Welcome to Coopers Chase Richard Osman\u2019s debut novel, The Thursday Murder Club (2020), is funny and, as is often the case with good comic writing, tragic at the same time.(Osman is best known in the UK as a quiz show host.) The story is set in Coopers Chase, a rather posh retirement village in southern Kent between Fairhaven and Tunbridge Wells.One of the recreational activities is the Thursday Murder Club.It was founded by Penny Gray, a retired Detective Inspector, who took along all of the Kent police department\u2019s cold case ?les when she retired.Every Thursday morning, the four members of the club gather in the Jigsaw Room to review a case and offer suggestions on how to solve it.Other members of the club are \u201cRed\u201d Ron Ritchie, a long-time trade union organizer, who spent most of his working life on the losing side of battles with Margaret Thatcher; Ibrahim Arif, a psychiatrist of Egyptian descent; Elizabeth, whose family name and occupation are secrets, but who seems to have worked for MI6 or some such hush-hush group; and Joyce Meadowcroft, a recently widowed nurse and the club\u2019s newest member.Joyce keeps a diary, so a lot of the story is told from her perspective.She has replaced Penny, who has suffered a series of mini-strokes and is now bedridden and uncommunicative in the Willows, the complex\u2019s nursing home.In addition to the residents of Coopers Chase, Osman has two other major sets of characters: the owners of the home and the local police.The principal owner is Ian Ventham; the minority partner is Tony Curran.They turn out to have been minor players in the drug trade that moves through that part of England to and from the Continent.In fact, buying the seniors home may have been a way to launder some of their drug pro?ts.But the residence proved to be so pro?table that they abandoned the drug trade and the hassles that were entailed such as constantly having to dodge the police.(This gives one pause when considering the behaviour of the owners of some private seniors\u2019 homes during the current pandemic.) Jason Ritchie, son of Ron, had been a professional boxer and was a buddy of Ian and Tony in the old days.And the home employs a Polish immigrant named Bogdan Jankowski who is a jack of all trades: gardener, mechanic, carpenter, etc.Imagine the excitement of the club members when they are presented with not one, but two murders, right on their doorstep.This leads to the arrival of the local police in the form of detective Chris Hudson and Constable Donna de Freitas.Chris is a veteran of the Kent PD, while Donna has recently transferred to Fairhaven from South London.The ?rst murder is a classic: Someone has bashed in Tony\u2019s head in his own kitchen.The absence of defensive wounds and any signs of forced entry lead the police and the club members to suspect he was killed by someone he knew well.Suspicion immediately turns to his partner, Ian.The home is a former Catholic convent.The nuns have been gone for over ten years, but in addition to the buildings, including a chapel, they also left behind a cemetery.The cemetery occupies the part of the grounds that has the best view of the surrounding countryside.Ian has plans to relocate the cemetery and put a luxury accommodation in its place.Opposition to this callous gesture is being led by Father Matthew Mackie.On the day the diggers (backhoes) arrive to start disinterring the late sisters, a large crowd assembles to block their route to the cemetery.Ian summons the police who appear in the form of Chris and Donna.In the meantime, Bogdan unearths a second murder.He has taken a shovel to start digging in the Garden of Eternal Rest.He wants to see what condition the caskets are in, which will determine how dif?cult this moving job is going to be.He is surprised when his shovel strikes a piece of white stone.What is a woman who took a vow of poverty doing in a marble cof?n?His surprise becomes shock when he realizes that the white stone is a human femur.Fearing that the cof?n has completely disintegrated, he digs a little deeper and ?nds a wooden casket.Using the blade of the shovel, he pries up part of the lid and ?nds himself facing a decayed woman with all her bones in place.So if the casket is intact, what is this bone doing outside of it?Further exploration reveals the remaining bones of the complete skeleton of a man who has been buried naked (no fragments of clothing around) on top of the sister.Meanwhile, back at the gate, Ian Ventham has tried to attack Father Mackie.And, of the many hands restraining him one is plying a needle full of fentanyl.Suddenly, there are three killings to solve, one of them in broad daylight in front of some 50 witnesses.The club members contrive to get themselves on the inside of the police investigation.Alternating between competing and co-operating, they manage to learn most of what happened to the three victims.My one real beef with this book is Osman\u2019s casual use of suicide to tie up loose plot lines: there are as many suicides as there are murders.However, the suicides do give Osman a chance to present some truly poignant and touching writing, which balances the really funny material he presents earlier in this tale.The Thursday Murder Club is available at the Lennoxville Library.Don\u2019t forget our Zoom presentation of Canada Reads.and so does Lennoxville this coming Wednesday, March 3rd, at 7pm.The link is on bibliolennoxvillelibrary.ca Submitted by Vincent Cuddihy 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 Friday, February 26, 2021 Page 3 Local News The arena will allow a maximum of 22 skaters at a time.There is also a mandatory reservation policy.Jesse Bryant Sales Manager Let our readers know about your products & services Tel.: 450-242-1188 Fax: 450-243-5155 email: jbryant@sherbrookerecord.com TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED CANADA / UNITED STATES MINIMUM 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE COMPETITIVE SALARY \u2022 $1000 BONUS AFTER 1 YEAR.GROUP INSURANCE.randy@bravetransportinc.com 819-837-0888 Magog and Windsor reveal March break plans Record Staff Windsor, a small town in the Eastern Townships, and Magog recently announced their respective free skate schedules starting Feb.27.In Windsor, families are encouraged to visit the Centre J.A.Lemay but they need to respect certain rules.Residents must wear a mask at all times, disinfect their hands, ?ll out a registration form, and respect an appropriate physical distance from other families.The arena accepts reservations and will allow a maximum of 30 people on the ice without a reservation.Locker rooms are completely off limits.Residents can view a complete schedule at www.villedewindsor.qc.ca/sport-loisirs-et-culture/centre- sportif-j-a-lemay/.In a press release, Windsor\u2019s council aso notes that outdoor rinks remain an option for residents.The trails in La Poudrière Historical Park are open, as well, and there are snow sculpture blocks available in front of the arena, Watopeka Park and Carmen-Juneau Park.Magog residents will be allowed to free skate at the local arena between Feb.26 and March 7.However, the city is taking extra precautions, making the activity exclusive only to residents.People will be asked to present a proof of residence upon entry into the arena.The arena will allow a maximum of 22 skaters at a time.There is also a mandatory reservation policy.Residents can reserve a time slot on the city\u2019s website at ville.magog.qc.ca/patinagelibre.People cannot reserve a slot at the arena.There are no spectators allowed and the stands have been closed off.Masks are compulsory when walking around the arena and they can only be removed once on the ice.Physical distancing measures will be enforced.The skate sharpening shop will also be closed.CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 The goal was to raise $350 in donations for the Partage St.Francois, a local shelter for the homeless community.By Thursday, the school had raised a little over $1200, with some students having donated over $20 to the cause.\u201cOur students have really surprised us,\u201d said Geneviève Paquin, another PE teacher who spearheaded the event.\u201cWe asked for a dollar and some brought 25.\u201d And the surprises kept coming when Zoé and Arthur Boutin arrived at school with over 20 milk cartons.According to Paquin, the igloo ties into a lot of pedagogical themes and was not just a fun group activity for the students.For the pair, this experience allowed them to teach their students about survival, what to wear on a cold day, and the hardships of homelessness during winter.\u201cWe are hoping it will become a yearly event to teach community and adversity,\u201d said Ghilarducci.For Paquin and Ghilarducci, it was important for their students to take away from the experience that not everyone is lucky enough to have a roof over their head during harsh winters.They had explained to the students that a lot of the things that were often taken for granted, such as a toothbrush and toothpaste, were many homeless folks\u2019 Christmas wishes.\u201cWe wanted our students to be active and go outside and play out in the cold,\u201d said Paquin.\u201cBut we also wanted them to be aware of what is going on in their community.\u201d With all physical education classes already taking place outside, the three SES teachers, Paquin, Ghilarducci and Alex Casias, decided to sacri?ce their hour with each class to building the igloo.By Thursday afternoon, Paquin said Grades 3 and up had leant a helping hand in creating the foundation and hoped Friday would allow the younger students to put the ?nishing touches on the ice block structure.\u201cWe had a lot of people tell us how excited they were, asking how they could help,\u201d said Paquin.\u201cSome parents were sending us pictures of their cartons or their own quinzees.\u201d Much to the students\u2019 grief, however, Ghilarducci and Paquin would not take turns sleeping in the fruit of their labour.Paquin explained that because of the curfew, they had arranged to sleep in their own backyard with their respective families.Paquin said she would be sleeping in a quinzee on Friday and Ghilarducci in his own on Saturday.\u201cWe are going to try and keep the students updated on the SES Facebook page to let the students know what we are doing and how we are doing,\u201d said Paquin.Though, the pair hopes the igloo will become a March Break hotspot, with students and their families coming to see the hard work the students put in and to encourage talks about the homelessness reality.Ghilarducci and Paquin communicated their hopes of igloo- building becoming a tradition at SES with yearly donations to local shelters.They also promised that when \u201cCOVID is well behind us,\u201d they will sleep in the student-built igloo.zone regions until they have received the appropriate amount of government-regulated masks.In orange zones, masks are still mandatory at all times for grades 5 and 6, except when students are outside.Students in grades 1 to 4 are required to wear a mask in common areas, hallways and on the school bus, but it is not mandatory in classrooms.The latest data on the evolution of COVID-19 in Quebec shows 858 new cases for a total of 285,330.There are 16 new deaths, which brings the total to 10,361\u2014 ?ve deaths in the last 24 hours.There are also 633 hospitalizations and 122 people in intensive care.There were 8,300 doses of vaccine administered for a total of 387,076.Quebec has received a total of 509,325 doses of vaccine.In the Eastern Townships, the local health authority announced 36 new cases, bringing the total to 11,467.The region reported no new deaths.The cases of new variants has risen in the last 24 hours from 23 to 34.The presumptive number of cases also increased from 602 to 772.New mask rules CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 Sherbrooke Elementary teachers 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 Friday, February 26, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record One column, four voices Open to the Spirit Today\u2019s word: Art By Revs Mead Baldwin, Rabbi Boris Dolin Lee Ann Hogle, and Rev.Carole Martignacco 1) There\u2019s a verse in Paul\u2019s letter to Ephesus that can be translated; \u201cWe are God\u2019s work of art, created in Christ Jesus, for good things.\u201d I like the description, found in other words in many sacred scriptures, that God is an artist.Another example is the prophetic description that God is the potter, and we are the clay.I must say that there are times when I look up in the sky at a beautiful sunset or rainbow, or hold a tiny baby in my arms, or look out from the top of a mountain and see the world around me, that I see divine art everywhere.Over the years I have come to appreciate great painters.I have many art books and sometimes I enjoy just ?ipping through the pages and pausing to enjoy the unique perspective of each artwork.I have often said in conversation that if I was to ever do my Bachelor of Arts degree again I would take a course in art appreciation.I have also strolled through art museums, especially for special exhibits, and spent time looking at a particular creation.As I look up from my laptop and glance around the room I see 9 paintings on the walls.An artist puts a frame around a moment in time.It might not even be a remarkable face, but all the people in the world might be captured in that moment.Literature, music, painting, the most basic lesson art teaches us is to stop, look, and listen to the wonders of our world.Art calls us to pay attention to the moment.Another Bible quote reminds us to consider the lilies of the ?eld.They toil not, they spin not, yet even Solomon was not arrayed like one of these.This insight begins when we stop to consider.The great poet, Emily Dickenson, said once that this was the one commandment she never broke.2) I have always felt that we should see our lives as art, and the work we do in the world as the most deep and authentic artistic expressions.Archie Rand, a well-known painter who also is deeply connected with his faith, sees art and religion as almost inseparable modes of expression.He once wrote: \u201cBelief is an essential component of artistic creation.Sometimes people think that passion, emotion, enthusiasm, subconscious psychological activity can exist totally removed from spirituality.You can\u2019t function as an artist and not have faith.\u201d Yet, even if we have never picked up a paintbrush, we are all artists.The works that we create-the relationships and the experiences of our lives that we paint on a daily basis, are the ways that we make sense of what we see, hear and know in the world.We are asked to be artists of interpretation, given the opportunity to take each moment to ask questions, challenge each other and create life anew.This is what all of us can do when we take on the challenge and joy of making meaning from our traditions and heritage and faith.Ultimately, we can live with intention by not just sitting back and watching others create, but to be artists ourselves.We are part of the act of creation, of interpretation and of the search for meaning in our lives.We have to make the blessings of our world our own, and can only do this when we understand the need to use the \u201cpalate\u201d of our individual lives, experiences and values to add color and layers to the traditions that are handed down to us.We are continuing the work of creation through all the work we do in the world, but we ?rst have to be present enough to see where the world needs our artistry.3) What would life be like if we didn\u2019t have artists?Painters, writers, singers and dancers; they all offer their unique interpretations of life, and in so doing they help us understand our own.They put movement and sound to moments of great joy and sorrow, inspiring awe and appreciation for life and transporting us to another realm.They can put words to semi-formed thoughts we have, help us de?ne our sense of identity, and galvanize us in common cause.The creative energy inherent to every human being has the power to expand our horizons, give us hope, raise us to higher levels of consciousness and comfort us in moments of great calamity.Surely when the Bible tells us we are made in the image of God it is referring to this power to create that we share with our maker.Hmm I wonder what could go wrong with that plan! Have any of us experienced the artist\u2019s brush, the writer\u2019s pen or the musician\u2019s score used to develop propaganda, promote violence and hatred or disseminate falsehood?Certainly we have.Theologian Matthew Fox tells us that the way of the artist, that he calls the Via Creativa, comes with rewards and also responsibilities.We can use our skills to create beauty or bombs, encourage hope and a collaborative spirit for humanity or develop more surveillance devices to try and keep the bad guys at bay.We are, in so many ways, continually co-creating the world of the future.We stand at a moment in time when we surely need the wisdom and inspiration of our artists.Of late I am drawn most strongly to two rising young poets, Amanda Gorman and Tom Roberts.There are lessons that can be drawn from this world pandemic for all of humanity.Our artists can help us choose the most healthy, life-giving path forward.Let us call upon all our creative energies to rise from the ashes of this calamity named Covid, to dream a better world, to paint a better future, to dance a dance of celebration, to sing a song of emancipation for all and usher in a new era; who knows, maybe even God\u2019s kingdom right here on the ground on which we stand.4) It was always there in the air I breathed before I knew what to call it.An easel stood in the corner of Dad\u2019s workshop; when not repairing machinery he\u2019d be painting landscapes, answering my questions like: \u201cwhy do you make the mountains blue?\u201d His landscapes were a way of remembering places he had lived in before our little piece of Midwest prairie.From him I learned art was not just how you hold a brush and mix colours, but a way of seeing.How to walk out the back door expecting to ?nd something remarkable, a half-open blossom, a shiny stone in the rain, a leaf winking up from the ground catching the sun at just the right angle.I thought everyone knew that until one day in second grade art class.The assignment was to draw a pumpkin.Mine turned out not round but squarish like the one I\u2019d seen growing in our garden, complete with bumps and scraggly vines still attached.Having forgotten the assignment was to replicate the model pumpkin posted at the front of the class, it earned me a D.Tearfully I brought it home and Dad explained the difference between drawing what you see and copying a pattern.Years later I would make that same distinction as consultant to the local school board championing arts education as vital to the public school curriculum.Painting or poem, art is not about perfection but about communicating.As both a language and art teacher, equally at home in the messy studio or the English classroom, I lived for the joyful moment when a student - with the simplest materials or media - discovered their amazing power to create.Our earliest ancestors knew that whether with shapes on clay tablets or streaks of paint on a cave wall, with dance or song or whatever medium at hand, the making of art is a function of being human.Preschoolers to seniors, it is never too early or too late to begin or try something new.What a joy in this Covid time to witness people of all ages discovering art as a way of navigating living within this strange inner landscape of uncertainty and isolation.Yet it has always been that times of crisis give rise to creativity of all kinds, proving that our very survival is in itself a living art form.One word, 4 voices, now it\u2019s your turn.How does art touch your life?Rev.Mead Baldwin pastors the Waterville & North Hatley pastoral charge; Rabbi Boris Dolin leads the Dorshei-Emet community in Montreal; Rev.Lee Ann Hogle ministers to the Ayer\u2019s Cliff, Magog & Georgeville United Churches; Rev.Carole Martignacco, Unitarian Universalist is retired from ministry with UUEstrie and now resides in St.Andrews by-the-Sea NB, but keeps one foot in the Townships by continuing with this column.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 Friday, February 26, 2021 Page 5 Salary conditions: to be discussed, with competitive working conditions.If you are interested in this challenge, please send your curriculum vitae, along with a cover letter, no later than Friday, March 5, 2021, to the following coordinates : Municipality of the Village of Ayer\u2019s Cli?, 958 rue Main, Ayer\u2019s Cli?, J0B 1C0 Or by email at dg@ayerscli?.ca Please note that only those contacted for an interview will be met.This post is for both women and men.The female generic is used only for the purpose of lightening the text.JOB OFFER SECRETARY RECEPTIONIST 4 DAYS/WEEK Municipality of the Village of Ayer\u2019s Cli?, located south-east of the MRC de Memphrémagog, is a municipality with some 1,150 permanent residents and an additional population of around 20% non-residents.Its territory covers 7.42 square kilometers and is predominantly urban village type.Much of the territory is located within the urbanization perimeter.Focused on quality of life and the environment, the Municipality of the Village of Ayer\u2019s Cli?wishes to ?ll a secretary-receptionist position.This position is full-time, four (4) days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.to 12 p.m.and 1 p.m.to 4 p.m., totaling 24 hours per week.The person in this position performs various administrative tasks to support general management and respond to customers at the front desk, by phone or via email.Respond to mail and direct mail.Must ensure the preparation and classi?cation of ?les.Collaborate in the drafting of press releases, letters, public notices, minutes, corrects and translates all.Regularly update the Municipality\u2019s website as well as various software (Telmatik, Sygem).Compile data, complete forms, draw up tables, charts and other documents, and does simple calculations.Collect tax and other payments and issue receipts.The work performance has an impact on the internal workings of the o?ce and the delivery of services to citizens.Requirements and pro?le sought: Hold a diploma in o?ce automation techniques or a professional studies diploma (DEP) in the ?eld of o?ce work and at least one (1) year of relevant experience related to the position; Excellent command of oral and written French; Excellent command of oral and written English; Good command of o?ce automation and computer tools for o?ce tasks (Windows, Microsoft suite, Publisher, website management - an asset); Professional approach with clients, sense of priorities, initiative, discretion, as well as a good ability to work under pressure; Versatility is appreciated; Knowledge of SYGEM software and work experience in a municipal environment will be considered assets.- - - - - - - Busy week ahead for tourist rental services in Magog By Marie-Camille Théorêt Special to The Record The different tourist rental services in the Memphremegog MRC will see an increase in occupancy between Feb.26 and March 7 for March break.The different activities allowed by the loosening of governmental restrictions for the week such as indoor and outdoor skating, the municipal sliding, outdoor trails, and skiing at Mount Orford are the main reasons behind the increase.\u201cWe are excepting a good March break week and it might even over?ow because people travel in family bubbles instead of groups,\u201d said Tourisme Canton-de-l\u2019Est press relation\u2019s spokesperson Danie Béliveau.Even if it is not recommended to move between regions, the different rental services will accept anyone to stay, as long as they remain in their familial bubble and respect other governmental restrictions.The platform Location Toursime Estrie, which rents condos, cottages, and houses is at full capacity for the week.Benoit Monbleau, president of the company explained that because of the pandemic, reservations have followed a different pattern, but the occupancy rate remained high.\u201cThis winter, there weren\u2019t a lot of short-term reservations and it actually represents less than 5 per cent of our total revenues.Most people have decided to rent our places for a couple of months,\u201d Monbleau said.When asked about the police reinforcement announced by Quebec, Location Tourisme Estrie\u2019s president expressed his agreement.\u201cIt is excellent.We are making efforts and people have to do the same and follow regulations.We trust that people will,\u201d he said.The hotel l\u2019Espace 4 Saisons is also almost full for the week and has similar occupation rates compared to previous March break weeks.Even if they had a rough start for this winter, things have turned around lately.\u201cIn January, we were at about 50 per cent of our usual occupancy rate.However, in February, we were at full capacity every weekend,\u201d mentioned their general director Véronique Mercier.In accordance with new governmental measures, the indoor pool will open for reservations of one family at a time.For the remainder of the season, l\u2019Espace 4 Saisons said occupancy will depend on ski conditions and the weather.In the case of the Association of Bed & Breakfasts Magog-Orford, it is a different story.Things have been dif?cult for them, especially since the Eastern Townships turned into a red zone.During the Christmas break, they usually have 85-90 per cent occupacy rate; this year it was down to 10 per cent.Their president Nicole Vincent mentioned that things will start rolling again when the Townships goes back in orange zone.\u201cRight now, people prefer to rent cottages.The social aspects we usually offer such as the common dining room are closed due to sanitary measures.When restaurants will open again, it will help,\u201d Vincent expressed.She also added that some reservations have been made for the upcoming week, but not a lot.Police approach to next week Anticipating that tourist sites will be more active during March break, the Régie de Police Memphrémagog (RPM) will be proactive in speci?c areas.\u201cThere will be an stronger presence of our police of?cers around tourist establishments.We do not plan on having an additional workforce since we already work with a surplus,\u201d said RPM lieutenant Carl Pépin.There will also be an emphasis put on parking around outdoor trails because of this activity\u2019s popularity right now.The maintaining of the curfew will likely reduce police interventions during the week.\u201cSince the implementation of the curfew, there has been a reduction of complaints.This has de?nitely been the most facilitating measure for us,\u201d added lieutenant Pépin.The RPM will be there to support the different establishments and answer any call citizens might have.TOURISME CANTONS-DE-L\u2019EST Milk producers urged to steer clear of palm oil Record Staff Quebec\u2019s milk producers have been asked to stop using products containing palm oil or its derivatives in their dairy cattle feed.The Dairy Farmers of Quebec (PLQ) sent out a notice Wednesday afternoon also asking feed manufacturers to change their recipes in order to support producers\u2019 effort to meet required dietary adjustments.The organization, which unites milk producers and helps market high- quality dairy products in the province, demanded the government and processors meet the same standards in all imported dairy products and ingredients.They also want the food industry to follow suit, as palm oil is used as an ingredient in a lot of food, according to a press release.Palm oil has a negative effect on the environment, the PLQ acknowledged, which is a serious issue for the organization.The Dairy Farmers of Quebec added that people in the province expect high quality milk.The organization noted that producers work diligently to meet expectations, and they are subject to some of the most stringent standards in the world.The PLQ has set up a national working committee consisting of dairy producers, processors and experts.The committee plans to consult consumers directly.The PLQ says it will monitor the situation closely and follow the committee\u2019s recommendations.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 Friday, February 26, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record EDITORIAL The format of a My Take is 150 words - no more, no less - to express an opinion on a different topic each week.This week the topic was government promises 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 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lot of my worldview is built around trying to be empathetic and I\u2019m also a terrible over-thinker, so I sometimes ?nd myself sympathizing with politicians as they dodge questions and avoid making ?rm commitments, even when it makes my job more dif?cult.Ask me for an opinion on a complex issue and I\u2019ll spend so much time inside my own head trying to sort out the best answer that I might not end up saying anything at all.It\u2019s important to remember, though that there\u2019s a difference between those two situations.I haven\u2019t chosen to put myself in a decision-making position.When I am indecisive and vague, that\u2019s annoying to my friends and family, but when someone who has volunteered to lead turns out to be indecisive and vague, they are neglecting the responsibilities they committed to when putting their name forward for election.My Take: By Michael Boriero The Quebec government is swamped right now.It\u2019s undeniable.They\u2019re trying to successfully roll out COVID-19 vaccinations and contain the very real threat of virus variants.But our provincial leaders cannot use the pandemic as a veil to hide behind while so many other issues continue to fester.For example, the lingering contract dispute with school unions.Teachers and support staff aren\u2019t holding back anymore.They\u2019re loudly voicing their displeasure with the government\u2019s lack of interest in the negotiation process.Protests have been ramping up lately and a ?ve-day strike is on the horizon if the government continues to ignore this issue.Keep in mind this has been going on way before the pandemic.There\u2019s no question that stopping the spread of COVID-19 is the number one priority.But unions were promised a swift resolution and they are growing tired of waiting.My Take: By Gordon Lambie My Take: By David Rossiter The pandemic has forced me to be more aware of promises made by government of?cials, yet at the same time it\u2019s made me lose faith in them.In the past I\u2019ve been privileged to pay attention to politics at the local or national level at my leisure.Since there is now something that affects my day-to-day life, I have become tuned in to what promises my premiers (Quebec and Nova Scotia), and prime minister make.However now that I\u2019m paying attention, I\u2019ve quickly stopped putting much stock in them.When \u201ctwo weeks to ?atten the curve\u201d was ?oated around last spring I believed it.As it turned out to be just a way that government of?cials eased the population into perpetual lockdown (\u201ctwo years to eliminate the curve\u201d sounds too jarring), I watched every bit of trust I put in government promises evaporate.My Take: By Taylor McClure When politicians run for election, they make promises to gain our vote; this is nothing new.Living up to these promises on the other hand is a whole other ball game.When Biden became President, he promised to do better and to re-establish the \u201cdemocracy\u201d that Trump rightly stripped away.He promised a government for the people and one of his ?rst steps in moving towards this newfound democracy was revitalizing a child migrant centre that closed down under the Trump administration.Throughout Trump\u2019s presidency, he constantly came under ?re for the inhumane conditions of the child migrant centres and how migrant children were treated.While Biden\u2019s administration reversed many of Trump\u2019s immigration policies, taking ten steps forward only works if you aren\u2019t trying to take ten steps back.Unlike the legal system, government promises shouldn\u2019t have any loopholes.Either keep them or leave them.At this point, broken promises are a prerequisite to making a good politician.Though, it seems this year, we are not taking it as well as previous years \u2013 and that is genuinely shocking to our dear rule-makers.For myself, I am just tired of the minister of education ?ip?opping on their promises.One day the education is our top priority and the next, it\u2019s okay if schools are a hotspot for COVID-19.Part of me wonders how the government is capable of blatantly ignoring their own statistics to justify putting their youth and educators at risk.I understand there is a priority list and the most vulnerable deserve to be vaccinated early in the game but I hope they will soon start to consider the vitality of education.After all, you cannot preach that education is the lifeline of society but ignore their distress signals.My Take: By Marianne Lassonde 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 Friday, February 26, 2021 Page 7 Opinion They will monitor, meet once a week, look at the updated data, and if there is no decline in the 80 per cent effectiveness, \u201cwe will continue to give as many first doses as possible.\u201d Captain John Bishop paddled up the St.Francis River in a canoe, aided by Abenaki companions.Part of the expedition was a group of fellow American revolutionary families who had served in the ?ght to free what became the United States of America from British oppression.Their destination was Dudswell Township where in the late 1700s they settled the villages of Bishopton and Marbleton.Captain Bishop was one of the famous Vermont Green Mountain Boys who led freedom ?ghters into battle under the command of Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen.Ultimately he was captured at Longpointe, Quebec and his brother Timothy was killed.John was held prisoner in the British fortress at Quebec City where as an of?cer he was granted the privilege to study.He became a land surveyor.Upon returning to the shores of Lake Champlain near Monkland Vermont, he found his farm and several farms belonging to his neighbours ravaged by British Loyalists seeking revenge.Ironically, the King of England furnished John with a land grant in Quebec.More ironic perhaps, was that many of the loyalists from Vermont and New York who had wreaked devastation on John and the many pioneer revolutionary families had and would themselves ?nd refuge in Quebec.They ?ed to avoid vengeful revolutionaries back home in the USA.Such is the cycle of oppression and opportunity.Many of those migrants of diverse English-speaking cultural contexts were foundational in the success of our shared communities of Quebec.Today there is yet another effort to bolster the laws that protect the French language in Quebec.When Bill 101 was ?rst introduced it was a necessary measure to protect a minority community that in spite of all odds had survived in a predominantly English-speaking continental Canada and USA.The valiant cause to save the French language and by extension the original culture of those who settled New France came at a severe cost to the English speaking minority of Quebec.Many of these English speaking nation builders found themselves suddenly out of work and in need to reorient their employment opportunities to a lower wage scale or simply leave.Several hundred thousand departed for other parts of Canada and with them went generations of devotion, knowledge, intellect, determination, culture and faith.As our provincial and federal politicians sabre rattle and engage each other on the notion for the need to protect French Canada and of course the predominantly French Quebec; let us not forget that there remains a vibrant yet increasingly fragile and vulnerable English-speaking community and diverse culture that shares in the hope of a harmonious nation where all rights are respected.And what of the Abenaki who populated a large portion of Quebec and their Indigenous brothers and sisters across Turtle Island?Do not these complex cultures numbering some 50 nations making up approximately 630 First Nation communities and roughly 50 languages in Canada deserve protection, support and true understanding.Do not their languages which are evaporating into the historical mist require protection before the languages of those who oppressed them?The answer comes easy to any truly fair minded, objective person, who believes in the just and right cause.Gregory L.Bishop North Hatley Since February, CHSLD seniors who were vaccinated in December 2020 and early January 2021 have exceeded 42 days, after which time P?z- er-BioNTech and Moderna provide no guarantee.Quebec does not want to go back on its 90-day decision; it is repeating it and almost introducing it as a health measure to \u201callow more people to be vaccinated\u201d.It was ?rst because it didn\u2019t have enough doses, then to be able to vaccinate as many people as possible, and naturally added \u201cbecause of the variants\u201d that threaten to arrive in large numbers.It\u2019s a gamble for Quebec, because we don\u2019t know the degree of effectiveness after 42 days.As a precautionary measure, the Federal Public Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) do not recommend exceeding 42 days for the second dose.As a healthy, 70-year-old person who respects public health measures, I am not reassured, even after the government\u2019s enthusiasm shown at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal.When the INSPQ and the Comité sur l\u2019immunisation du Québec (CIQ) recently submitted a study and a \u201ctechnical brie?ng\u201d, it was reported that the ?rst dose of vaccines given in long-term care centres (CHSLDs) would be 80 per cent effective.According to them, there would no longer be any urgency to give seniors in CHSLDs their second dose.They will monitor, meet once a week, look at the updated data, and if there is no decline in the 80 per cent effectiveness, \u201cwe will continue to give as many ?rst doses as possible\u201d! they even go so far as to recommend postponing the second dose beyond the current 90-day limit.And the worst thing is that they also said that if they see that \u201cthe vaccine\u2019s effectiveness is decreasing\u201d, we will say that it is \u201cproblematic\u201d, and that they will suggest giving the second dose more quickly! And, scientists added, it will be up to the government to decide! Will people be able to get the vaccine in time, because a person in a long-term care facility who contracts the virus rarely comes out alive?How many people will die before we have time to give them their second dose quickly?And if there are still delays in deliveries.But no one actually knows exactly how long emergency vaccines, including RNA vaccines, last.Variants in Quebec are only just beginning to be identi?ed, with Quebec delaying the provision of rapid screening tests, despite their usefulness.And they don\u2019t want to \u201cgo back on the 90-day decision\u201d, and we\u2019re losing con?dence.in spite of everything we don\u2019t know! If the government\u2019s priority is really to have people in CHSLDs vaccinated, because they are more vulnerable and dependent on their caregivers, it must take the necessary measures to protect them, and not take any \u201crisks\u201d.Get your second dose now! I don\u2019t want to be vaccinated before these people get their second dose, my mother died in a CHSLD.France Croteau Sherbrooke The plight of languages in need of protection and those oppressed Older people in CHSLDs: Are they really protected in Quebec?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 confirm 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.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 Friday, February 26, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record School Page There are so many improvements to our procedures and activities due to the compromises that we have had to make.Let me tell you, our 100th Day of School is only half over and it is already a huge success! We managed to take a photo of all 50 grade one students outside and follow all COVID protocols (two meters between groups, no masks permitted because we are in our bubbles and outside - not in a commonplace).The class photo is of Mrs.Gillam\u2019s (left), Mrs.Spingle\u2019s (middle), and Mrs.Dustin\u2019s (right) groups.50 students, 100 clean hands recently sanitized, 100 grade one feet that walked into the school today.One by one the students entered the school this morning and were greeted by their teachers who had decorated the classroom with streamers and balloons and posters.This year has been challenging because many of our manipulatives and centers have had to be permanently put away due to the dif?culty (or impossibility) of disinfection.but we managed to ?nd some engaging, stimulating, and pedagogical activities for this COVID-style 100th day! Here are some photos were taken of our incredible day that won\u2019t soon be forgotten.There are so many improvements to our procedures and activities due to the compromises that we have had to make.Parents were able to help with their child\u2019s unique and creative 100th day Collections containing 100 items.I have had so many emails from parents thanking me for this beautiful project that allowed them to modify \u2018homework\u2019 and create memories with their child while supporting \u201cWe come to school with masks, but that doesn\u2019t mean we\u2019re not smiling\u201d DANA GILLAM The class photo is of Mrs.Gillam\u2019s (left), Mrs.Spingle\u2019s (middle), and Mrs.Dustin\u2019s (right) groups.CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 9 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 Friday, February 26, 2021 Page 9 Doesn\u2019t mean we aren\u2019t smiling the learning process.This year we asked parents to take photos and email them to the teacher (instead of bringing their collection to school).This gave additional possibilities for creativity and allowed students to organize things that would be nearly impossible to safely carry to school.There are so many modi?cations - due to the COVID protocols that have given us new (and improved) ways of doing things at school.Our 100th- day collections will never be done the same way again - and that\u2019s an improvement! Submitted by Dana Gillam CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 8 DANA GILLAM DANA GILLAM DANA GILLAM 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 Friday, February 26, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Wales Home putting away their birthday hats Dr.Jane Goodall speaks to Bishop\u2019s University By Marianne Lassonde Special to The Record This year marks Résidence Wales Home\u2019s 100th birthday, making it the oldest seniors\u2019 residence in Quebec.Instead of celebrating, however, Wales residents will be bunkered in their room with no notice of their home\u2019s historical achievement.According to Brendalee Piironen, general director of the home, residents and staff have been talking about this celebration for well over three years and not being able to celebrate has been a source of disappointment for many.\u201cIn normal times, we always have so much celebration.Every month there is always something going on,\u201d said Piironen.But this year, months have gone by without celebrations and to Piironen, it is looking like it there will not be any birthday party this year.Horace Pettes Wales, founder of The Wales Home died on June 28, 1918 and three years later his Cleveland dairy farm and a substantial monetary donation contributed to building the ?rst-ever seniors\u2019 residence in the Eastern Townships.Construction began in 1921 for 41 residents and on Mar.17 1922, Wales Home welcomed their ?rst ever resident.In normal times, Piironen said the planning stages would have begun as early as last spring to accommodate for a week\u2019s worth of celebrations starting March 15.With COVID-19 restrictions and the fear of outbreaks in CHSLDs and residences starting around that time, however, those plans went out the window fairly quickly.\u201cAll of our time and energy, honestly, is focused on prevention,\u201d said Piironen.\u201cIt does not even feel like a year has gone by.\u201d On Sunday, residents of the Whales Home received their ?rst P?zer vaccination but, unless government restrictions lessen, Piironen does not anticipate a large-scale celebration this year.Instead, Piironen said celebrations would likely be pushed to next year.\u201cWe will wait until measures are lifted so that we can do a proper celebration, with all the employees, the community and the residents,\u201d said Piironen.Part of the celebration, according to her, is in the planning and for everyone to be involved.Ideally, a committee made up of staff and residents would have overseen the celebrations and suggested a few activities that would have then been brought to the board members.With residents unable to gather, however, that was simply not possible.\u201cWe need to be in a place where we can be together without masks,\u201d said Piironen.\u201cThere are too many restrictions in place, we can\u2019t give the full recognition that our facility deserves.\u201d Piironen added she wanted the event to be the full story, not COVID-19 and the anxiety surrounding gatherings.To her, hosting it during a pandemic, even as a small event, would take away from the celebration and the accomplishment.Although unfortunate, Piironen recognized the priority was the safety of the employees and the residence and they \u201ccan\u2019t have regrets\u201d about a celebration.\u201cWhen we can breathe, then we will start to plan,\u201d said Piironen.Right now, however, the focus remains on regaining a sense of normalcy in seniors\u2019 residences.Before blowing up balloons, Wales wants to be able to open up its doors to visitors and let residents enjoy a warm meal in the cafeteria.By David Rossiter Special to the Record Thursday afternoon, Bishop\u2019s University lives- treamed a talk from a highly anticipated guest.Dr.Jane Goodall, world renown biologist and leading chimpanzee expert, was the latest speaker to be a part of the BU\u2019s Donald Lecture Series.The lecture was kicked off by Bishop\u2019s principal, Michael Goldbloom.After a indigenous land acknowledgment, Goldbloom remarked on how this was likely the largest audience ever for a Donald series lecture.Over a thousand current Bishop\u2019s students, alumni and members of the public tuned in.A number helped by the fact that it was available all over the world through the power of Zoom.\u201cGood morning from Calgary!; Good evening from Syria!\u201d read some of the live comments.Principal Goldbloom passed the show on to ?rst year biology student Kailey Nichols to introduce Dr.Jane Goodall.Goodall spent the ?rst part of the lecture taking listeners on a journey through time.She recounted the well-known story of her experience living with chimpanzees.Later she shifted the focus to environmental issues, and how Bishop\u2019s University students themselves can make an impact.Goodall made sure to emphasize how social issues are a factor that needs to be addressed as well.\u201cUntil we alleviate poverty, we are going to have people who destroy the environment because they have to,\u201d she said, referencing poachers and farmers from underdeveloped nations.Goodall carried the theme of environmental issues into a discussion about the necessity of quick action.\u201cWe\u2019ve got this one beautiful planet, is it too late to save it like some scientists say?I say no, there\u2019s still hope.But we need to act now.\u201d Environmental science student Bishop Carasquero is the sustainable development student intern at Bishop\u2019s and is an active leader in environmental clubs.He said that Goodall\u2019s speech will impact how he goes about his work at Bishop\u2019s.\u201cHer talk adds to the inspiration and the reality that we have to act now.The next 10 years are a really key point for the planet and Goodall\u2019s talk really drove that home,\u201d said Carasquero.The aforementioned host, Kailey Nicholas, is also prominent in many environmental movements at Bishop\u2019s.A leader in the Indigenous Cultural Alliance, Nicholas is also involved in the sustainable agricultural and save the bees clubs.She said that Goodall\u2019s message meshed well with her Indigenous perspective on the environment.\u201cThe way that Dr.Goodall goes about her studies and views the planet, align perfectly with Indigenous methods of environmentalism,\u201d said Nicholas.\u201cI never dreamed I would get to have a chat with Jane Goodall, I was so nervous!\u201d COURTESY Inspires student leaders IT\u2019S WINTER.AND HERE ARE THREE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP YOUR CARRIER GET YOUR PAPER TO YOU IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME: Thank you for your help.CLEAR a path to get to your newspaper box REMOVE THE SNOW from around your newspaper box LIGHT UP the area where your newspaper box is located 2 3 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 Friday, February 26, 2021 Page 11 Death Death Death In Memoriam In Memoriam Ross Davidson It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ross Davidson on February 19th, 2021 at the age of 91.Due to circumstances surrounding the pandemic, a graveside service will be held at a later date.Ross leaves to mourn his beloved wife, Jean Davidson.His children Darleen (Mario), late Edward (Patricia), Eric (Heather).His grandchildren Tina (Peter), Ann Marie (Clint), Marty (Kristy), Jason (Emilie), Michael (Dayna), Kayla (James), Christine (Patrick), Julie (Ryan) and many great- grandchildren.His sisters Evelyn and Barbara Ann along with his nieces, nephews and other close family and friends.In lieu of ?owers, donations to the Heart Foundation and Diabetes Association would be appreciated.CASS FUNERAL HOMES 295 Principale S., Richmond QC PHONE: 819-826-2502 FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca R.David Lane, P.Eng.April 9, 1947 \u2013 February 12, 2021 It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce David\u2019s passing on February 12, surrounded by family.David dealt privately with his declining health the way he dealt with all of life\u2019s challenges; with strength, determination, a courageous attitude, tenacity and humour.David was a loving, devoted husband, best friend and soulmate to wife Christine, and a dedicated father, friend, mentor and role model to son Michael (Allison).Also deeply missing David are his three beloved grandchildren; Owen, Declan and Stella, as well as his twin sister Kathryn (Ted) and younger sister Nancy (Stephen).David was predeceased by his father Ronald (Bud) in 2004, nephew Sean in 2017 and mother Cora, who passed away just 17 days before David in her 100th year.During the period of David\u2019s illness he and Christine continued to travel the world and were fortunate to embark on amazing journeys to Russia, South Africa and Portugal with their dear friends Lane and Judy.Trips to San Diego and Palm Springs with Michael and family were also a source of immense joy and lasting memories.David asked that there be no pretense in his passing and that each person who knew him remember him in their own way, in the places they knew him best, whether that be through Dominion Bridge Co.(1973 \u2013 1992), Clayburn Industrial Group (1992 \u2013 2021, where he served as President and CEO until his passing) or through his passion for boating and golf, which he spent many happy days pursuing.Although we lost David far too soon, we take comfort that he spent his last days and moments surrounded by his devoted family.He left knowing how much he meant to us and how dearly he was loved and respected.The family wishes to thank Dr.Martin Gleave, Dr.Kim Chi, June Clark and Nikita Ivanov for their amazing care and compassion throughout David\u2019s journey.A celebration of life will be held at a later date when COVID restrictions allow.Donations in David\u2019s memory may be made to BC Cancer Foundation.Ashton Gordon Maskell (Jack Ellis) (1938-2021) Passed away peacefully at the Centre Multiservices de Santé et de Services Sociaux d\u2019East Angus on February 17, 2021 in his 83rd year.Ashton leaves to mourn his sister Judy Ellis and was predeceased by his parents Gordon Ellis, Dorothy Maskell and his sister Barbara.Burial will take place at Bury Protestant Cemetery on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 11pm.CASS FUNERAL HOMES 3006 College St., Sherbrooke QC PHONE: 819-564-1750 FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca Evelyn Sylvia Webb (Stone) (1926-2021) Passed away peacefully at the Grace Village on February 20, 2021 in her 95th year.Evelyn was predeceased by her husband Francis Stone.Evelyn leaves to mourn her son Richard (Leasha), daughter Sandra (Vaughn), grandchildren Dylan, Lacey, Corey and great- grandchildren Charlotte, Tieren, Aryiss, Ivy, Hazel and Jasper.The family would like to thank the staff at the Grace Village for the care and kindness shown to Mom.Burial will take place in the spring.CASS FUNERAL HOMES 3006 College St., Sherbrooke QC PHONE: 819-564-1750 FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca SYLVESTER Robert Bruce, February 10, 1963 - February 28, 2000.Jessica Mary Lyn, February 24, 1991 - March 1, 1991.In loving memory of a cherished son and precious little granddaughter.Tell Uncle Bob to hold you all he wants now, Jess, Because when Gramma comes he won\u2019t stand a chance.Love you both, MOM, GRAMMA SYLVESTER, Robert - To a dear husband and father who went home February 28, 2000.Remembering you today and always For all the kindness, love and care You gave to everyone.Till we meet again, SUSAN & FAMILY SYLVESTER - In loving memory of a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle & great uncle, Robert Bruce Sylvester, who went Home to Heaven February 28, 2000.Dear brother, Where has the time gone?Wasn\u2019t it just the other day we\u2019d all gather at the farm on a wintery Sunday afternoon for a sleigh ride and a big cup of homemade hot chocolate.We\u2019d sit around mom\u2019s kitchen table and play games, laugh and tell joke and tease each other like our family loves to do.I can still hear the crackling of the ?re in the big arches and the sweet smell of syrup boiling in the old sugar camp.Remember when the summer days were getting longer, after the cows were milked and the chores were done, we\u2019d set up the homemade bases in the cow pasture and play a game of softball or 21.And those hot summer days, we would run and jump in the pool between the wagon loads of hay.There are so many wonderful memories we hold deer to our hearts, that I could go on forever as often I think of you and back to a simpler time when we were young, and life seemed slower and less stressful.When I look at what is happening in the world today, our current situation and how hard this past year must have been on so many, I pray that if they are feeling down and hopeless, that they would remember to hold dear in their hearts the beautiful memories of yesterday and a hope for tomorrow.And so dear Robert, we thank God for all our precious time we had with you, for our loving memories of yesterday and for the hope of a bright and healthy tomorrow.Until we meet again, you will forever remain a strong and loving presence deep within our hearts.Greatly missed and lovingly remembered by YOUR FAMILY Obituaries 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 12 Friday, February 26, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Church Services Birth Elizabeth A Lowry (nee McElrea) Elizabeth A Lowry (nee McElrea) of Vergennes, Vermont passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the LVM Hospital,Burlington, Vermont.She was born April 17, 1936 to Donald and Helen McElrea in Lennoxville, Quebec, Canada.She married the love of her life Daryl Lowry at Lennoxville, May 1, 1954.A year later they moved to Vermontwhere they found work, established their family, and set down roots for their children and over the past ?fty ?ve years lived in Vergennes, Vermont.Family was foremost in her life and she leaves them with a wonderful legacy.Her laughter, energy and light will be missed by so many close and extended family, friends , and neighbors.Her family wishes to express their gratitude for the outpouring of love shared with them at this time.She is survived by her Aunt Vera Armstrong who was 102 years on Jan.7, brothers William (and wife Petra), Angus ( and wife Eleanor) McElrea, brother- in-law Brian Lowry, sister-in-law Dawn (and Andre) Theoret, Jill (and Germain) Boutain, her children Sheryl (and Randy) Thurber, Phyllis (and John) Bull,of Ferrisburgh, Bruce Lowry of Nashua, New Hampshire, daughter-in-law Patricia Lowry of Vergennes, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.She is predeceased by her husband Daryl, children Deborah, Lawrence and H.Ross Lowry, sisters Audrey ( husband Gerald ) Frost, and Margaret Alexander.Brothers-in-law Terrance and Duane Lowry, sister-in-law Marilyn Lowry.A private service will be held on Sunday, February 28 at the Brown McClay Funeral Homes in Vergennes.There will be a graveside service at a later date.Donations in memory of Elizabeth can be made to: Vergennes Area Rescue Meals on Wheels Vergennes Area Senior Services Death Death David Ernest Todd (September 8, 1943 - February 20, 2021) Dave was the only child of Doris Watson and J.Ernest Todd of Windsor, QC.He is survived by his wife Rosalie Ann Daly/Ronnie, his son Thomas David (Lindsay McCarthy), his grandson Thomas David, sisters-in-law Judy Denk (Joe), Janet Berg (Ken), and brother-in-law Chuck Daly (Beth).His brothers-in- law Martin Daly and Michael Daly (Pam) predeceased him.He was a favourite of his extended Daly family and is survived by many nieces and nephews for whom he was a role model and game-playing, joke-telling fun uncle.He always said he had more friends than a man could ask for and he was right.Last but not least he leaves behind his best dog, Zachariah/Zach.Dave was a corporate VP of CN Railway, long-time secretary of the Montreal Press Club and a sports fanatic.He and his father Ernie followed the Boston Red Sox all their lives and his son and grandson continue the tradition.And Dave played hockey, baseball and golf.\u201cScoop,\u201d \u201cThe Kid,\u201d \u201cToddy\u201d will not be forgotten.PRESBYTERIAN St.Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Church, Lennoxville.Due to the Covid-19 virus, our church is currently closed for Sunday services.We welcome you to view Rev.Susan Smith\u2019s weekly message on our facebook page, Saint Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Church/ community/my services.The Word of Grace broadcast can be heard each Sunday morning on the community station CJMQ \u2013 88.9 FM at 8:30AM.It can accessed anytime at www.cjmq.fm UNITED AYER\u2019S CLIFF, MAGOG, GEORGEVILLE The Ayer\u2019s Cliff Magog Georgeville Pastoral Charge has decided to keep our church buildings closed for the forseeable future.You are all invited to join us for our Sunday worship services on Zoom at 10:45 a.m.If you would like to join us please call Mel Bryant at St.Paul\u2019s in Magog 819-843-3778 or Sue Young for Beulah United Church 819-838-5815 to receive the zoom link.You can also visit our Pastoral Charge web site https://amgunited.wixsite.com/amgunited to ?nd the link our YouTube channel LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville United Church.Facebook Live: Prayer and Re?ection with Rev.Linda.Every Sunday @ 10 a.m.& Wednesday @ 10 a.m.Available Live through Linda Buchanan\u2019s Facebook Page or Lennoxville United Church Facebook Page.Video available afterwards through Linda Buchanan\u2019s Facebook Page or Lennoxville United Church Facebook Page or Lennoxville United\u2019s Website http:// lennoxvilleunitedchurch.com/ SHERBROOKE Plymouth-Trinity United Church, at 819-346-6373 and www.plymouthtrinitychurch.org in Sherbrooke, invites you \u2013 whether you are in Sherbrooke, in the St Francis region, or beyond - to join us for our 10:45 a.m.worship service on Sunday, February 28.Connect via the Internet, or by telephone (long distance charges will apply): Check our website or call us for details (our building is closed).Joignez-vous à nous pour notre culte du dimanche, 28 février, à 10h45.Le culte est diffusé en ligne ou par téléphone (avec frais interurbains).Voir les détails sur notre site web ou téléphonez- nous (notre bâtiment est fermé).Cordiale bienvenue à tout le monde.Minister: Samuel V.Dansokho.BULMER - Welcome Ava Maree Bulmer, born January 23, 2021.Proud parents are Emma Redburn and Michael Bulmer.First time grandparents are Danny Bulmer and Caroline Berger of Howick, Patrick Redburn and Valerie Fowler of Melbourne.See page 12 of The Outlet for Friday and 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will say, in?delity does not have to be the end.Many couples have worked past betrayals and come out the other side stronger than ever, with the help of couples\u2019 counseling.If you and your husband enroll in marriage counseling, this could be the case for you.But if you are past that point, mentally, I wouldn\u2019t blame you for leaving.Trite but true, listen to your heart.Dear Annie: I am blessed to not have real problems like so many endure, but I would appreciate your opinion on a predicament.I am a healthy 90-year-old man.I have outlived two wonderful wives.My ?rst love and I were together for only eight short years.She came down with acute leukemia.During the ?ve months that she suffered with it, one day she told me, \u201cDear, you will have to get the kids a new mother.\u201d We had a 3-year-old son and a little girl that was only a year old when her mother died in early December.I was devastated.But then a concerned neighbor friend asked me one day, about two months later, if I would like to meet a nice girl.I said that I wasn\u2019t ready quite yet.After a while, I called her.The most dif?cult trip I ever made was driving down to meet her.It turned out to be the best trip I ever made.We married about 10 months later.Losing my ?rst wife made me appreciate my second wife all the more.Fifty-one years later, my second wife had a light stroke which brought on the beginnings of dementia.Of course, it progressed.Four years later, it took her life.We had 55 years of bliss together.I have been alone now for three and a half years, with the support and love of my children.Five months ago, a very dear friend lost her husband of 63 years, and I\u2019m interested in seeing if there might be something between us.I am not happy living alone.I have the feeling that I could be a great support for her.She lives alone now, too, and I want to help her.I need to give this special lady more time to grieve over her loss.Presently, she wants to go on as she is, us just being friends.My daughter told me to not push her too hard.And I agree.But she is the only woman I am interested in.What is your advice to me?- CW Dear CW: I\u2019m sorry for your losses.I think it\u2019s wonderful that you enjoy companionship so much.As the song goes, \u201cPeople who need people are the luckiest people in the world.\u201d But your daughter is right that you should give your lady friend space to grieve.And in the meantime, I would encourage you to learn how to enjoy the pleasure of your own company.Try a new hobby, enroll in an online course, write your memoirs.Take some time to really nourish your own sense of self.Then you\u2019ll be even more present if and when you do get into another relationship.\u201cAsk Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie\u201d is out now! Annie Lane\u2019s debut book - featuring favorite columns on love, friendship, family and etiquette - is available as a paperback and e-book.Visit http://www.creatorspub- lishing.com for more information.Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com.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- fiED STAND OUT, add a photo for $10.per day.Deadline: 2 days before publication.Call 819-569- 9525 OR SEND AN EMAIL TO CLASSAD@ SHERBROOKERECORD.com L E N N O X V I L L E P L U M B I N G .Domestic repairs and water refiners.Call Norman Walker at 819-563-1491.I AM LOOKING for wooded land, to buy or rent, for hunting.Call or text 819-237- 5839.LOOKING FOR ADVANCED or professional pianist, violinist, and cellist to meet to play great repertoire with the flute.Possible concerts.Email with subject \u2018Music\u2019 to douglasnadler62@ gmail.com 030 Property Wanted 160 Music 145 Miscellaneous Services The basics of soyfoods A nutritious diet is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle.When overhauling their diets with a goal on improving their overall health, adults may consider a host of new foods.That\u2019s when soyfoods ?rst ?nd their way on to many people\u2019s radars.What are soyfoods?Soyfoods are foods made from soybeans, a legume that the Cleveland Clinic notes is an excellent source of high quality protein.That distinguishes soybeans from many other legumes.Does soy promote heart health?The connection between soy protein and heart health has been studied at length, and organizations such as the U.S.Food and Drug Administration have reevaluated their stance on soy protein and its link to heart health.In 1999, the FDA authorized a health claim for soy protein that suggested it could reduce a person\u2019s risk for heart disease.However, the FDA ultimately concluded that the studies on which it based its 1999 authorization were inconsistent and inconclusive, leading the FDA to downplay the relationship between soy proteins and heart health until further research could be conducted.So are soyfoods healthy?Though the effects of soyfoods on heart health may or may not be as signi?cant as researchers once suggested, soyfoods can still make for nutritious additions to a healthy diet.The health care experts at the University of California San Francisco Health note that the following foods that contain soy provide a variety of nutritional bene?ts.· Edamame: Edamame is a dish of green soybeans that are boiled or steamed in their pods.UCSF Health notes that edamame are high in protein and ?ber and do not contain any cholesterol.· Tofu: WebMD notes that tofu is made by pressing curdling soy milk into a solid block.Tofu has been linked to lower risk for various diseases, including osteoporosis.Tofu contains plant estrogens, and women\u2019s estrogen levels go down after menopause, leading to a loss of bone mass that makes them vulnerable to osteoporosis.According to WebMD, plant estrogens in tofu can make up for some of the estrogen drop-off related to menopause.· Soymilk: Soymilk is produced when soybeans are soaked, ground ?ne and strained.The resulting ?uid is soybean milk.UCSF Health notes that unforti?ed soymilk is an excellent source of high quality protein and B vitamins.However, unforti?ed soymilk lacks calcium and vitamin D, both of which are found in traditional milk.Forti?ed soymilk contains both calcium and vitamin D.Some additional foods made from soybeans include tempeh, soy nuts and miso.Each provides their own nutritional bene?ts.Soyfoods may be worth consideration for anyone looking to eat a more nutritious diet.(Metro Creative) See Saturday and Sunday\u2019s horoscope on page 16 EMAIL YOUR CLASSIFIED TO US! Fast and convenient! classad@sherbrookerecord.com 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 Friday, February 26, 2021 Page 15 Your Birthday FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Update your image, and be cognizant of what\u2019s trending this year.Keeping up will help you forge into the future with con?dence.There is a chance to bring about positive changes to your life if you are eager to take on any challenge you meet.Romance is featured.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - Don\u2019t be afraid; show your feelings and let others know what you want.Taking the high road and being honest with yourself and others will help you come to terms with your life.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Call on your allies to ensure that you get the support you require to reach your goal.Expect to face opposition if you want to bring about change.Spend quality time with a loved one.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Take better care of your health, well-being and important relationships.Uncertainty will loom if you are indecisive or you let your emotions override practicality.Stubbornness will stand in your way.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Temptation will lead to excessive behavior.Focus on opportunities that will help you get ahead and maintain a comfortable lifestyle.Align yourself with people who have your best interest at heart.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Use your imagination.Structure your day to encourage success, peace of mind and happiness.Learn from experience, and protect meaningful relationships.Romance is in the stars.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - Get your facts straight before you indulge in rhetoric that can taint your reputation.Refuse to let anyone push you around or involve you in an unhealthy situation.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - You\u2019ve got control, so stop wasting time.Make a promise, do your thing, shoot for the stars and follow through with your plans.Refuse to let uncertainty get in the way of your goals.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Tidy up loose ends before someone steps in and takes charge.Don\u2019t leave yourself open for criticism or complaints.Concentrate on stabilizing your position and relationships with loved ones.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - Stop wasting time.Look around, size up your situation and make a dent in the clutter.It\u2019s time to ?nd peace of mind and to set goals that will help you get on with your life.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Spend less time dealing with manipulative people and more time picking up information and skills that can help you get ahead.It\u2019s time to do your own thing.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - An exciting prospect will grab your attention.A change in the way you handle your affairs will lead to a better lifestyle.Embrace the future with optimism, and you\u2019ll gain peace of mind.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Take the high road.Refuse to let others\u2019 actions bother you.Set your sights on what\u2019s essential and on those who mean the most to you.Ask questions and adapt to change.FFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Retiring to warmer weather By Phillip Alder You must have noticed that tolerance for cold weather is inversely proportional to age.The older you get, the more you seek warmth.Showing my age, anything below 70 degrees is freezing, according to my internal thermometer.(Skiers are the exception to the rule.) In England some 30 years ago, there was a trickle of bridge-playing retirees to Spain\u2019s Costa del Sol.They usually did well at a big tournament that used to be held there each November.In today\u2019s deal, from the 1993 event, declarer spotted a safe line.How did he play in six hearts after West led a spade?North responded with the Jacoby Forcing Raise.South\u2019s rebid of three spades showed at most one spade.After that, some control-bidding led to the small slam.Declarer discarded a diamond from his hand, drew trumps, cashed the spade ace, throwing another diamond, and took three rounds of clubs ending on the board.If they had broken 3-3, South would have pitched his last low diamond on the 13th club and tried the diamond ?nesse for an overtrick.If West had started with four clubs, declarer would have led dummy\u2019s last club and discarded his diamond nine.West would have had to lead into declarer\u2019s diamond ace-queen or to concede a ruff-and-sluff in spades.However, when East turned up with four clubs, declarer led a low diamond from the dummy, covering East\u2019s card.West won the trick but was endplayed, as already mentioned.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 16 Friday, February 26, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Your Birthday SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021 It\u2019s up to you to push for what you want.Call on people you know you can count on, and you\u2019ll get the help you need to reach your objective this year.There is a time and place for everything, and knowing when to make your move will be crucial.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - Call on your resources, and help will come your way.Your accomplishments will make your life more ef?cient and less stressful.A promise you make will be taken seriously.Romance is encouraged.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Size up your situation, and make changes that ?t your budget.Someone you know you can rely on will offer an exciting solution.Weigh the pros and cons, and get on with your plans.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Fix up your place, but don\u2019t go over budget.A better space to work or to entertain will give you something to look forward to when it\u2019s safe to mingle.Love is in the stars.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Think twice before you share your feelings.Someone will be eager to distort your words and cause a ruckus between you and a loved one.When in doubt, go directly to the source.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Use your skills creatively to make a difference.The changes you bring about will be impressive.Make a gesture that will bring you closer to a loved one.Fix up your residence.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - Don\u2019t be too quick to make a change.Bide your time and consider the consequences of your actions.Look for an amicable way to move a partnership forward.Be willing to compromise.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - Stop waiting for something to happen or to come to you and start putting your plans in motion.It\u2019s up to you to take action if you want to get something done.Broaden your horizons.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Consider the changes you want to make and the most affordable way to get things done without going broke.Focus on what\u2019s essential, and do your best to ?nish what you start.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - Don\u2019t be afraid to lean on someone offering sound advice.You have more options than you realize, and with a little help from someone offering intuitive input, good options will unfold.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Don\u2019t share personal information, passwords or possessions.Trust in yourself, your experience and what you know is factual.Walk away from temptation and bad in?uences.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Relax and enjoy life and what you have worked so hard to achieve.Spend time with people who brighten your life and bring you joy.A romantic gesture will be welcome, and a joint venture is promising.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Don\u2019t limit what you can do or take on more than you can handle.How you choose to spend your time and whom you associate with will determine how easy or dif?cult it will be to get things done.SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2021 Put greater emphasis on partnerships, personal matters and the changes you want to make.Consider how you earn your living and what you can do to improve your lifestyle.Make decisions based on your feelings and on what satis?es you.Live life your way.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - Spend more time preparing for the future and less time distracted by challenges and harmful interference.Focus on what you want and head in that direction, regardless of the obstacles you encounter.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Get together with people who have as much to contribute as you do, and you\u2019ll come up with ideas that will help you advance.Consider the pros and cons of a favor offered to you before you accept it.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Don\u2019t waste your time ?ghting a losing battle when you have so much to gain if you put your time and effort into something positive.Work alongside people who share your beliefs.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Let your intelligence lead the way.If you follow your heart, you are likely to be disappointed by the outcome.Keep your secrets to yourself, and keep your money, possessions and passwords in a safe place.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Home improvements are favored.Be creative, do the work yourself and include family members in the project; it will make the outcome that much more enjoyable.Do something romantic.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - Don\u2019t make a fuss or get involved in something you don\u2019t believe in.Team up with people who share your interests and concerns, and you will make a difference.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - Gather information.Communicate with friends, relatives and people you look up to, and you\u2019ll get an education that will help you improve your life.A promise will lead to a new beginning.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Home improvements are favored, as long as you stay within your budget.Moving things around to accommodate a lifestyle change will help ease stress and encourage a better attitude.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - Refuse to let someone interfere in your personal affairs.When it comes to dealing with a meaningful relationship, be true to yourself and honest with the person in question.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Discord will unfold if you or someone else isn\u2019t honest.If you are uncertain, be up-front and discuss your concerns.Keeping things out in the open will help you avoid con?ict.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Money matters look promising.Invest in something you want to pursue.Join forces with someone who can help you excel.An offer will help you make a decision.Romance is in the stars.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Put your energy into personal ?nancial gains, ?tness and commitment.Don\u2019t limit what you can accomplish because someone makes an unexpected decision.Keep moving forward.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 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 "]