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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 Fire Prevention Week Oct.3-9 Page 6 Municipal election season now under way Page 3 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Viewpoint pedestrians and cyclists feeling cut off Quebec reports 402 new Covid cases and six deaths Record Staff The latest data from public health is reporting 402 new cases of COVID-19 in Quebec, bringing the total number of infections in the province since the beginning of the pandemic to 412,364.There are currently 5,266 active cases in the province.According to public health, 395,709 people have recovered from the virus.Six new deaths were reported yesterday, bringing the total number of deaths in Quebec to 11,398.Hospitalizations were down by two compared to the day before for a total of 290, and 88 patients are in intensive care, no change from the previous day.Regarding vaccinations, 6,026 Quebecers received a ?rst dose of vaccine on Monday, and 3,978 people in the province received their second dose.Right now, 89.6 per cent of the eligible population 12 and over has received at least one dose of vaccine, and 85.9 per cent of the eligible population is considered adequately vaccinated.Looking at the situation nationally, the most recent data on the government of Canada website shows 44,691 active cases across the country.Of those, Alberta is hardest hit at the moment with 20,215 active cases reported as of Oct.1.The province currently has 1,066 hospitalizations, and 263 patients in intensive.Care.On Sept.16 Alberta declared a state of public health emergency.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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GORDON LAMBIE By Gordon Lambie Jean-Claude Bégin wants to know how he and his neighbours are supposed to bike into town.Bégin, who lives in Lennoxville\u2019s Viewpoint neighbourhood about four kilometres from the centre of the borough says he is one of many in the area who like to bike or walk from home into the community throughout the year and used to do so by means of Glenday Road.Since the completion of Highway 410, however, that route has technically become a highway access ramp, making it illegal to use for cyclists and pedestrians.\u201cI tried to walk it in December and was stopped by the police,\u201d he said, sharing that he has been told by both the Sherbrooke Police and the Sûreté du Québec that the only alternative is a 11.4 km detour through Huntingville.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 Tuesday, October 5, 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 at no additional cost 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: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH OF 17 LOW OF 4 WEDNESDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 20 LOW OF 3 THURSDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 20 LOW OF 6 FRIDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 19 LOW OF 7 SATURDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH OF 19 LOW OF 7 Sheila Quinn Dishpan Hands With October of?cially here, and the slightly darker, slightly damper days and nights, sweater weather, cozy clothes, apple picking, pumpkin décor, some folks are completely in their element, holding a torch for this mysterious month, watching Tim Burton movie marathons, baking comfort foods and taking wardrobe advice from Stevie Nicks.For others though, it isn\u2019t something to look forward to, but rather something to gear up for, mostly mentally.From the Mayo Clinic: \u2018Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that\u2019s related to changes in seasons \u2013 SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year.If you\u2019re like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months; sapping your energy and making you feel moody.Less often, SAD causes depression in the early spring or early summer.\u2019 At one time what was just thought to be a bit of the blues is now a real, diagnosable, and thankfully relatively treatable condition.From the VAIL Foundation: \u2018SAD\u2019s common symptoms include fatigue, even with too much sleep, weight gain associated with overeating and carbohydrate cravings.SAD may begin at any age, but it typically starts when a person is between ages 18 and 30.SAD symptoms can vary from mild to severe, and can include many symptoms similar to major depression.\u2019 The symptoms of SAD listed on various websites and within a variety of documentation involve different combinations of the same words: - Feeling depressed most of the day, nearly every day - Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed - Low energy, and/or drops in energy levels - Dif?culty sleeping and dif?culty getting out of bed in the morning - Changes in appetite and weight - Sluggishness or agitation - Dif?culty concentrating - Hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt - Suicidal ideation (thoughts of death or suicide) The cause of Seasonal Affective Disorder is uncertain, but there are a few factors \u2013 reduced exposure to sunlight can disrupt our internal clock, and as a result there are more cases of SAD the further people live from the equator.Less sunlight can also prompt a drop in serotonin (a neurotransmitter chemical in our brains) bringing on feelings of depression as well.There can also be a drop in melatonin, a hormone whose production and release in the brain is directly related to time of day \u2013 increasing when it\u2019s light out, and the production of which declines with age.Here comes the\u2026son\u2026.While there is a direct connection between sunlight exposure and SAD, studies have shown that that seasonal affective disorder tends to run in families.Who then, does SAD affect, primarily?According to the CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association), \u2018About 2 \u2013 3% of Canadians will experience SAD in their lifetime.Another 15% will experience a milder form of SAD that leaves them only slightly depressed, but still able to live their life without major disruptions.People with seasonal affective disorder make up about 10% of all depressive cases.\u2019 Also in the CMHA\u2019s ?ndings, women are more likely to be diagnosed than men, and adults are at higher risk than children and teenagers, but, although researchers have yet to determine why, after the age of 50 the risk of SAD starts to decline.So, if you\u2019re experiencing a combination of these things, it might not simply \u2018be you\u2019, but rather, \u2018be SAD\u2019 \u2013 and there are approaches to it that can help.First, see a doctor to discuss your hypothesis.The doctor may recommend a few courses of action \u2013 light therapy, anti-depressant medication, and counselling among those commonly discussed.While light therapy can involve more intentional time in the sun, light therapy lamps have become an affordable option, with light boxes available for purchase and home use.Counselling of the CBT (cognitive- behaviour therapy) can help steer those experiencing SAD towards adapting their routines and behaviour to be more appropriate during the months where SAD is more prevalent.For more information on Seasonal Affective Disorder, and other great advice related to improving our mental health, visit www.cmha.com Why so SAD 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 Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Page 3 Local News \u201cThere is a lot of suffering related to loneliness, people need to talk and feel heard.What we noticed throughout the pandemic is people realized they needed listening tools.,\u201d said Mylène Vincent, SAE listening services coordinator.Begin took his concerns to the Lennoxville Borough Council last week along with a petition signed by 47 of the other people living in the neighbourhood, but said that he would be taking the matter on to the Sherbrooke council directly, Monday night, because he felt like the reach of the borough council was too limited.\u201cI would like to have more signatures, but it is the last meeting before the council ends for the election,\u201d he said, adding that he would really like the councillors and candidates up for election to take a position on the matter.Lennoxville Borough President Claude Charron expressed sympathy for the issue, sharing that he has cycled through the area himself and been troubled not just by the onramps but by the security of the underpass.Asked how to resolve the issues, however, he pointed out that the problem overlaps with several different areas of jurisdiction.Whereas the road leading up to the highway is municipal, the highway is provincial.Furthermore, the gravel road that many use informally as a shortcut between Viewpoint and the Bishop\u2019s University campus is the property of Agriculture and Agri-food Canada\u2019s Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre.\u201cThere\u2019s no real secure path,\u201d he said, acknowledging that many people take the route across the farmland without knowing whether it is of?cially sanctioned by the research centre.\u201cThat\u2019s what we want, for that to become more of?cial,\u201d Bégin said, expressing that he feels hesitant about crossing the farmland without written permission to do so.The Viewpoint resident said that he had previously asked for such permission for winter access to snowshoe and was refused, giving him the impression that the answer would likely be the same for the local shortcut.In 2015, before the highway was completed, a discussion was underway to formalize the route into an access path with the idea that it would give students at Alexander Galt Regional High school a safe way to walk to and from their school.The discussion never led to any kind of recognized agreement, however.Bégin said that he thinks it is unfortunate that nothing was done while the highway was still under construction, given the large amounts of gravel that the process created.\u201cIt would have cost next to nothing,\u201d he said.\u201cWe need to start thinking green.\u201d Viewpoint pedestrians and cyclists CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 By Gordon Lambie The deadline to register as a candidate for the 2021 municipal elections was Friday afternoon, meaning that curious voters across Quebec should now be able to con?rm who is, or is not running for municipal of?ce in their area.Across the Townships, a large number of communities saw councils elected or re-elected in full without any opposition, including Acton Vale, Barnston Ouest, Brome, Hatley Township, Lawrenceville, Melbourne township, Racine, Richmond, Roxton Township, Sainte Edwidge de Clifton, Saint-Félix-de-Kingsey, Saint-Venant- de-Paquette, Scotstown, Stornoway, Valcourt Township, and Waterloo.Almost every other municipality large or small throughout the region has at least one candidate that was acclaimed, with the exception of Drummondville, Eastman, Potton, Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley, Sherbrooke, and South Stukely where a full slate of candidates is out seeking peoples votes.More details on these and other races will be available in The Record in the days and weeks to come.According to Elections Quebec there are 10,378 candidates vying for 6,944 councillor positions in this election, and 1,804 candidates running for 1,102 mayoral seats.There were 4,014 councillor candidates acclaimed across the province, and 575 mayors, with 112 councillor positions going un?lled and 11 mayor positions.Municipal election season now under way in the Townships By Michael Boriero Secours-Amitié Estrie (SAE), a community organization that offers an anonymous, con?dential, and free general-purpose telephone listening service to the Eastern Townships, has asked the population in the region to help them raise $20,000 for a new fundraising campaign.According to Mylène Vincent, SAE listening services coordinator, the funds will go to training and recruitment of volunteers.The organization wants to ensure it can continue to provide a quality service, as it deals with a higher demand since the start of the pandemic.\u201cIt varies a lot, but we noticed an increase in the number of calls, about 200 more calls per month.The people who have been calling in the past year are people who are lonely,\u201d Vincent told The Record in a phone interview.In a press release, SAE noted that many people in the region experienced a spike in distress levels, and it is becoming problematic.Between April 2020 and March 2021, the organization received 10,847 calls, an increase of 22 per cent compared to last year.The community has shown that they want a safe and secure environment to release stress, or talk through daily issues, and the organization believes many people have ?gured out the bene?ts of listening to themselves work through dif?cult life events.\u201cThere is a lot of suffering related to loneliness, people need to talk and feel heard.What we noticed throughout the pandemic is people realized they needed listening tools.We also had a lot of demand to train organizations and businesses to improve their tools,\u201d said Vincent.She told The Record that in the organization\u2019s most recent annual report, they discovered that 43 per cent of the phone calls are about loneliness.Meanwhile, 18 per cent of them are related to psychological distress and anxiety, and 16 per cent are about personal matters.Although it is a free service, SAE needs to maintain a strong core of listening volunteers.It also requires resources, time and money.Volunteers are not placed at the other end of a telephone line without being properly trained and informed on how to listen to callers.\u201cThey are all volunteers, they have 18 hours of training, they follow a rigorous process.They have an information meeting, an interview, and then 18 hours of training [\u2026] It takes about three to six months before they become a volunteer,\u201d said Vincent.Telephone listening service kicks off fundraising campaign COURTESY SAE team members Audrey Cloutier, Maxime Lessard, Marie-Michèle Morissette, Frédéric Chamberland, Patricia Hamel, Mylène Vincent.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 Tuesday, October 5, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record EDITORIAL There is no perfect plan because planning involves forecasting a future we can only guess at.Nevertheless, for me, deciding to act is more comfortable than leaving my fate to the gods.6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 FAX: 819-821-3179 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com WEBSITE: www.sherbrookerecord.com SHARON MCCULLY PUBLISHER 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Partnership.PM#0040007682 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to The Record, 6 Mallory Street, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 2E2 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA RECORD THE Planning Local Journalism Initiative I\u2019m a planner.I like deciding in advance what to do, how and when to do it.I feel more comfortable when I get up in the morning and know what I\u2019m going to do, whether a short- term activity like going to the store or a long-term activity like reviewing my investment and savings decisions.The few surveys that have been done on this subject suggest that most people don\u2019t have a life plan to guide them.Maybe that\u2019s okay, but my mail over the last few months suggests that people are uneasy about what they do day-to-day: increasingly, I am being asked \u201cHow do I plan for the future?\u201d The unease is palpable and understandable.Are COVID restrictions and variants increasing or not?Is in?ation out of control?Is the stock market going to crash?Is my pension safe?Should I buy bonds that are safe but pay no interest?Is real estate a good alternative investment?Are my taxes going up to pay down the de?cit?WHAT SHOULD I DO?Because my bias is toward planning, here are a few opinions about our world right here in Quebec.That\u2019s all they are \u2013 opinions based on as- recent-evidence-as-I-can-?nd and a few years of past experience.There is no perfect plan because planning involves forecasting a future we can only guess at.Nevertheless, for me, deciding to act is more comfortable than leaving my fate to the gods.In?ation: This in?ation doesn\u2019t look like it will correct itself soon.It is caused and fed by COVID, which, because of lockdowns at different times and in different countries has resulted in supply chains being out-of- whack.Component parts aren\u2019t where they should be, minerals aren\u2019t being mined, crops aren\u2019t being transported, pigs aren\u2019t being slaughtered\u2026 In addition to that, there\u2019s something psychological going on: working people are re-examining their working lives \u2013 never before have there been so many open job offerings at the same time as there are hundreds of thousands of unemployed people.Price is what equates supply and demand.Until supply increases, prices will stagger upward.The stock market: There will be a signi?cant correction in the stock market \u2013 I don\u2019t know what will trigger it or when.It can continue to go higher for longer than we may think.By almost all metrics, stock valuations are higher than they have ever been in recent history.Be sure you know what you own.Is it a mutual fund?Has an advisor recommended it?Be as con?dent as you can be that the stocks that you own are companies with little debt and a solid record of growth and dividend growth.Be cautious about putting new money into the market.Pensions: Your Canada and Quebec pensions are safe.The Chief Actuary of Canada says the CPP is sustainable over a 75-year projection period.The CPP Investment Board invests all over the world and has had a return of more than 8 per cent over the past ?ve years.The Caisse de depot et placements that manages money from your QPP premiums boasts an 8.5 per cent return over the past ?ve years and a 5.6 per cent return this year.The QPP board has raised premium rates to compensate for Quebec\u2019s rapidly aging population and other demographic changes.If you have a de?ned bene?t pension at work, be thankful, since there are few of them left, and ask questions about how the plan is managed.If you have a de?ned- contribution plan either at work or through your RRSP, same opinion \u2013 be sure you know what you own.Ditto if you\u2019re retired and have a RRIF.Bonds: In the olden days the rule-of- thumb was to have 60 per cent of your assets in company shares that grow in value and 40 per cent of your assets in money you lend out for a ?xed rate of interest \u2013 the money didn\u2019t grow but you were guaranteed to get the interest every quarter and your money back after a speci?ed number of years.Now that interest rates are closing in on zero, that doesn\u2019t sound like a great plan.For sure the 60/40 rule is dead.If you have a pension plan you don\u2019t manage, unless they hold higher-rated, higher-quality investments like investment-grade corporate and municipal bonds that yield signi?cantly more than zero, they are jeopardizing their ability to meet their ?nancial obligations.If you\u2019re investing on your own, you can look at this asset class too.Knowledge and caution for the bond market as well as the stock market.Real estate: For many generations, a home or an income property was one way to ensure that your assets would rise in value.I\u2019m not sure that is true today \u2013 the price you pay matters.I\u2019d sit it out for the time being - prices in Quebec are up 11-22 per cent over this past year \u2013 this doesn\u2019t mean that they\u2019re going to crash, or even fall.But you have a good chance of overpaying, you may tie up too much of your money.There will be homebuying options at more reasonable prices under less pressure one or two years from now.Mortgage rates may be up a bit, but they will still be low by historical standards.If you\u2019re looking for investments, you can look at the real-estate investment trust market (REITs).Taxes: If history and logic are a guide, policy makers who are short of money will raise taxes.At some point, printing money will give way to trying to collect more from people \u2013 not just through income taxes, but as a way of making people behave differently.Dian Cohen is an economist and a founding organizer of the Massawippi Valley Foundation.Cohendian560@gmail.com Dian Cohen The Record welcomes your letters to the editor.Please limit your letters to 300 words.We reserve the right to edit for length, clarity, legality and taste.Please ensure there is a phone number or email where you can be reached, to con?rm authorship and current town/city of residence.Names will not be withheld but the address and phone number of the writer are not published, except by request.Please email your letters to newsroom@ sherbrookerecord.com.Preference is given to writers from the Eastern Townships.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 Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Page 5 Mental Illness Awareness Week From self-harm to recovery Anonymous Submission \u201cOne day you are going to end up in a mental institution,\u201d my childhood friend told me as we walked down the street.My intuitive friend recognized my abnormal behaviour of withdrawal and shyness.Later her predictions became a reality.As a teenager darkness and fear overwhelmed me and the thought of dying brought me comfort.The pressure of university life mixed with a history of abuse, emotional neglect, irresponsible choices and perhaps genetics became the perfect recipe for my addiction to self-harm, irrational thinking and suicidal attempts.Borderline personality disorder was the label I was given.All I knew was I felt I had no purpose in this world.Darkness and emptiness and self hatred dominated my thoughts and controlled my mind.After almost four years of numerous lengthy hospitalizations I was released for the last time.As I walked out the door I promised myself that I would never return to that ward again.That day I prayed for a new start and recognized I wanted to live a normal life like other people.I wanted to be happy with goals and dreams.I realized in order to do this I would need help from others.It wasn\u2019t easy because my addiction to self-harm did not just disappear nor was my anxiety quickly tamed and my thoughts of suicide did not vanish instantaneously.Every day was a battle to survive and everyday was a celebration that I had made it through the day.As weeks turned to months my husband and I celebrated each step towards my recovery.It has now been 32 years since my last hospitalization for mental health.I thank God and the wonderful mental health team at the hospital and my friends and family for my good health.I ?nally felt normal\u2026 not that life was without problems, but I accepted myself, respected my limits, enjoyed my life and overcame obstacles with normal pain and struggles like everyone else.My husband and I raised our children, worked and volunteered and together we have been responsible citizens in our community.Through all this however I had to lean on support at times from others and Mental Health Estrie is one of them.Though I had a good grasp on my own mental health I needed support with coping with other family members with mental illness.It was at this time my husband struggled with bi-polar disorder.MHE provided access to wonderful workshops with lots of information, support and encouragement to help my mental stamina so I could be there for my husband and family.MHE bene?ts the person living with a mental illness as well as the spouse, children and community of people, because those outside the family often want to help but don\u2019t have the tools to know what to do.MHE has valuable informative sessions for interested caregivers and friends and has support groups where people like me could talk to other people living in similar situations.Mental illness can be overwhelming to the person possessing it and also to the whole family.I believe my husband and I have been able to overcome so many obstacles and have a happy \u201cnormal\u201d life because of the support and prayers from family and friends, the psychiatric teams and from the support from MHE.A support group to a caregiver or to a person with mental health issues can be a life saver\u2026not only to the person receiving the care but to a whole family.If you struggle in either area please ask for help.There is help.There is hope.Your life matters.Note from MHE: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is characterized by emotional dysregulation, increased sensitivity and heightened reactivity.This often leads to strained interpersonal relationships which can have a negative impact both for the person living with these challenges and their loved ones.The encouraging news is that BPD is often referred to by professionals, as \u201ca good prognosis diagnosis.\u201d Most people who seek evidence-based treatment for BPD recover and remain in recovery.Resources: Mental Health Estrie (MHE) is a non-pro?t community organization committed to providing information, support, education and advocacy to English-speaking families and individuals in Estrie impacted by mental illness.Contact: 819-565-3777 or mhe.info@bellnet.ca.Find us on Facebook, Instagram or on our website at www.mentalhealthestrie.com.Suicide Prevention Hotline Across Quebec: 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553) JEVI Estrie Suicide Prevention Centre: 819-564-1354 Info Santé: 811 (option 1 for a nurse, option 2 for psychosocial services) CLSC: Call 811 to ?nd your local number; call your local CLSC and ask to be connected to the psychosocial intake department (\u201caccueil psychosocial\u201d).In general, your call will be returned within 24-48 hours to set up an intake appointment.CHUS Hotel-Dieu & Fleurimont Hospitals: 819-346-1110 Order of Psychologists (Hotline to ?nd a psychologist near you): 1-800-561-1223 (For assistance in ?nding a professional trained to treat BPD, please contact MHE) Family Doctor: To ?nd a local clinic, you can call 811 or visit: http://sante.gouv.qc.ca/en/repertoire-ressources/clsc/.To register for a family doctor, please visit: https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/ finding-a-resource/registering-with-a- family-doctor/ https://www.tara4bpd.org/ https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/ mental-illness-and-addiction-index/ borderline-personality-disorder https://sashbear.org/en/ https://amiquebec.org/borderline/ https://www.mentalhealthestrie.com/ mental-disorders-resources/personality- disorders/ Mental health support for youth going back to school during COVID-19 Record Staff As part of Canada\u2019s Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct.3-9, 2021, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and Strongest Families Institute (SFI) have come together to support young people heading back to the classroom amidst some particularly challenging circumstances \u2013 the new reality during COVID-19.After more than a year of uncertainties related to COVID-19, physical distancing, virtual learning, homeschooling and schedule modi?cations, students of all ages may be experiencing heightened stress about the school year ahead.Dr.Patricia Lingley-Pottie, President & CEO, SFI says a new school year brings both excitement and uncertainty for students and parents/guardians, but it can be particularly dif?cult as students head back to class after a prolonged period of academic change.For many, anxiety is at an all-time high.\u201cThis transition will feel different for everyone and it\u2019s important that we\u2019re ready to engage them on their own terms,\u201d says Dr.Pottie.\u201cNever has it been so important to watch for deviations in student behaviour.If they appear unsettled and apprehensive or show changes in mood and social tendencies, these may be signs of declining mental health.\u201d \u201cAs young students settle into a school year coloured by the change and uncertainty of the pandemic, they may struggle to ?nd their footing.We are so pleased to have developed this resource with the Strongest Families Institute to help equip adults with the tools they need to support the youth in their lives, and set them on a path to success.\u201d - Michel Rodrigue, president and CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada.Dr.Pottie advises parents and teachers to approach the topic casually opting for \u201cside by side\u201d conversations, listening without judgement, and reminding youth that it\u2019s okay to feel uneasy \u2013 that they are not alone as many of their peers and even adults are having the same feelings.Keep the conversation going, show vulnerability or be open about your own feelings and let them know that you care.\u201cBy listening and understanding, you can reinforce the message of resiliency and give them the con?dence to face their challenges,\u201d adds Dr.Pottie.\u201cIt\u2019s important to catch these changes early, notice signs of persistent anxiety that are interfering with the student\u2019s life and seek help to prevent anxiety and depression signs from getting worse.Equipping students with skills that promote good mental health early in life can lead to a healthier future.\u201d For a full list of \u201cback to school\u201d mental wellness tips, visit https:// mentalhealthcommission.ca/resource/ supporting-youth-going-back-to-school- during-covid-19/ About Strongest Families Institute Strongest Families Institute is an award-winning charitable organization that provides proven programs to improve mental health and well- being by leveraging the advantages of highly skilled coaches and innovative technology.For 10 years, Strongest Families Institute has been equipping children/youth and families with evidence-based skills to overcome, control and cope with anxiety and depression, behaviour and other issues affecting well-being.Clients are guided and supported by their personal telephone coach.All program materials are free to the client, available in English and French.The SFI website provides many videos and client stories that may be helpful.Telephone coaches are diversity-trained and supportive, providing a safe, non-judgmental space while customizing care to meet clients\u2019 speci?c needs and situations.Outcomes have been reported to be \u2018life-changing\u2019 for most who complete the programs.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 Tuesday, October 5, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Fire Prevention Week™ is October 3-9, 2021! The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA), the of?cial sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for 99 years, has announced \u201cLearn the Sounds of Fire Safety™\u201d as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9, 2021.From beeps to chirps, this year\u2019s campaign works to better educate the public about the sounds smoke alarms make, what those sounds mean, and how to respond to them.\u201cSmoke alarms have played a leading role in reducing ?re death rates over the past 40 years, but we still have more work to do in maximizing their effectiveness,\u201d said Lorraine Carli, NFPA vice president of Outreach and Advocacy.According to the latest NFPA report, working smoke alarms in the home reduce the risk of dying in a reported ?re by more than half (55 percent).However, almost three out of ?ve home ?re deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms (41 percent) or smoke alarms that failed to operate (16 percent); missing or nonfunctional power sources, including missing or disconnected batteries, dead batteries, and disconnected hardwired alarms or other alternate current (AC) power issues, are the most common factors when smoke alarms fail to operate.\u201cWhen the smoke alarms in your home beep or chirp and you can\u2019t ?gure out why - or how to make them stop - it can be frustrating.All too often, that frustration leads people to remove the batteries from their alarms or dismantle them altogether,\u201d said Carli.\u201cThese actions place people at serious risk in the event of a home ?re.\u201d This year\u2019s Fire Prevention Week theme, \u201cLearn the Sounds of Fire Safety,\u201d helps people better understand the reasons smoke alarms may sound and the know-how to effectively address them, helping ensure that smoke alarms remain in working order.The campaign also addresses special considerations for the deaf and hard of hearing, along with information about carbon monoxide alarms.\u201cGiving people the tools to properly respond to alarms sounding \u2013 whether it\u2019s an actual ?re or simply time to change a battery \u2013 can make a life-saving difference,\u201d said Carli.Key messages for \u201cLearn the Sounds of Fire Safety\u201d include: \u2022 When a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide (CO) alarm sounds, respond immediately by exiting the home as quickly as possible.\u2022 If your alarm begins to chirp, it may mean that the batteries are running low and need to be replaced.If the alarm continues to chirp after the batteries are replaced, or the alarm is more than 10 years old, it is time to replace the alarm.\u2022 Test all smoke and CO alarms monthly.Press the test button to make sure the alarm is working.\u2022 If there is someone in your household who is deaf or hard of hearing, install bed shaker and strobe light alarms that will alert that person to ?re.\u2022 Know the difference between the sound of a smoke alarm and a carbon monoxide alarm \u2013 three beeps for smoke alarms; four beeps for carbon monoxide alarms.For more information about Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9, 2021, and this year\u2019s theme, \u201cLearn the Sounds of Fire Safety,\u201d visit fpw.org.About Fire Prevention Week™ NFPA has been the of?cial sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ since 1922.According to the National Archives and Records Administration\u2019s Library Information Center, Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record.Visit www.?repreventionweek.org for more safety information.This year\u2019s theme is: Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety Record Staff After winning their season opener in dominant fashion, 7-2 over Val-des-Sources, the Windsor Wild followed it up with a forgettable road game against the East Angus Sharks, as they fell 6-2 in their second contest of the Regional Hockey League season.Jordan Chabot put the Wild in the lead early in the ?rst period, but Jean- Philippe Simoneau brought the game level near the end of the ?rst frame.In the second period, Francis Poulin and Piaget Ntakarutimana extended the Sharks\u2019 lead to 3-1.Tristan Gagnon and Marc-Olivier Lantin put the game out of reach midway through the third period, as they made it 5-1.Caleb Vandal- Gosselin notched his ?rst goal of the season late in the game, but it wasn\u2019t enough to generate a comeback for Windsor.Wild goaltender Sean Julien took 34 shots in the game, while his team sent 29 pucks at their opponents\u2019 net.Windsor plays one more road game before returning to Centre J.A.Lemay for their home opener.They will face Trois-Rivières on Saturday at Fernand- Asselin Arena.Wild fall to Sharks in lopsided match KARINE LAMADELEINE Record Staff The Magog Cantonniers started their regular season campaign with back-to-back losses, but they have since registered ?ve wins in their past six games, including two this past weekend against Amos.Magog took down the Forestiers d\u2019Amos 3-2 in overtime on Saturday evening, as Jérémie Dumas-Larouche proved to be the hero with a quick goal 25 seconds into the extra frame.It was his third goal of the season, and he beat a hot goaltender in Adam Rouleau.The two teams met again on Sunday, and this time the Cantonniers managed to push past Amos without any overtime, defeating the Forestiers 4-1.Forestiers goaltender Frédéric Cousineau stood on his head, but Magog broke through twice late in the ?rst period.Eli Baillargeon notched his fourth goal of the season with ?ve minutes remaining in the opening frame, and Connor Macey scored his second of the season with just over 30 seconds left in the period.Cousineau faced a total of 45 shots in the loss.Alix Durocher and Shawn Pearson scored the insurance markers midway through the second period to put the game out of reach.Magog goaltender Louka Cloutier also had a standout performance, turning aside several breakaways and receiving an ovation from spectators.However, while the Cantonniers emerged victorious, putting them in ?rst in their division with ?ve wins and three losses, they continue to be one of the most undisciplined teams in the Ligue de Développement du Hockey M18 AAA, posting eight penalties in the game.Magog also announced the departure of assistant coach Toby Lafrance.He told the organization and the players that he has accepted a position as head coach for the Filons de Thetford Mines, who play at the collegiate level.The Cantonniers are now in the hunt for a new assistant behind the bench.According to a press release, anyone interested in the position can send their resume to Renaud Légaré by email at rleg2004@hotmail.com.Magog will face Saint-Eustache on Friday.Magog makes a statement agains Amos 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 Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Page 7 Geneviève Hébert, Member of the National Assembly for the riding of Saint-François and MNA Christopher Skeete, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier for Relations with English-speaking Quebecers Reaching Out to English- speaking Quebecers ! ! \" # ! $ %!& \"'( )$ * ! ! & ! ! \" +,-./ 0$ * 1!$ '2 3 ( (45( 6 ! 78 9 $ \" \" !$' & : \" +:\"0 ! 5 #!+5#30$ ; 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