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Dubé grants 30 day extension on mandatory vaccination By Gordon Lambie After weeks of holding ?rm to an October 15 deadline for all healthcare workers in the province to be vaccinated, Quebec\u2019s Health Minister Christian Dubé announced a 30-day extension on Wednesday morning.\u201cI have the responsibility to protect the health network,\u201d Dubé said, explaining that the decision to extend the deadline to November 15 was made late in the evening on Tuesday night in light of the fact that under even the most lenient versions of the plan as many as 12,000 workers would be suspended on Friday.In a situation where the province permitted partial vaccination he said that number increased to 14,000, and with full-vaccination only it ballooned to more than 20,000.\u201cThe consequences were too dire.\u201d Dubé framed the decision within the recent move to improve working conditions within the healthcare network and attract more workers.He pointed out that it was at the height of the ?rst wave of the pandemic that many of the measures that he is now trying to eliminate, such as mandatory overtime, were ?rst put in place to respond to a lack of about 12,000 workers.Making a decision to intentionally cut that many workers or more from the system just after promising to make things better would be, at best, irresponsible.The extension is not entirely without consequences for those workers who remain unvaccinated.The Health Minister shared, for example, that staff members in the public system who have 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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MATTHEW MCCULLY By Matthew McCully The Stone Circle in Stanstead was a hub of activity on Wednesday morning as over 100 students from North Hatley, Ayer\u2019s Cliff, Princess Elizabeth and Sunnyside Elementary School gathered to participate in a 1.6 km cross-country run.The students were divided into different groups, and eight races took place throughout the morning at the fourth and ?nal cross country meet of the season between the four schools.Three weeks ago, the students met at Merry Point in Magog, and the following week the groups ran their hearts out around the Ayer\u2019s cliff fairground.Sunnyside hosted the last two meets for the group, since the location was ideal for keeping the students properly spaced out and the scenery surrounding the unique Stone Circle was an added bonus.At the end of the races, the top three runners from each category were awarded a ribbon.Sunnyside Principal James Lemaître said the cross-country meets were a great way to help the students from the different schools connect.They started to recognize each other each, and they\u2019re waving hello, it\u2019s nice, Lemaître said.CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 Sunnyside hosts neighbouring schools for cross country run PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 2 Thursday, October 14, 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 free 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: 30 PER CENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH 21 LOW 13 FRIDAY: CLOUDY HIGH 18 LOW 15 SATURDAY: SHOWERS HIGH 21 LOW 10 SUNDAY: SHOWERS HIGH 14 LOW 5 MONDAY: 40 PER CENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH 9 LOW 4 Turkey leftover memories My late father-in-law Eliseo was raised as a child on a farm in northern Italy.Nono, as we called him, held ?rm views that all farm animals were raised strictly for eating purposes.He had absolutely no sentimental value for anything that could be sliced, diced or roasted.Each year for holiday meals he raised fresh turkeys.My sons and I had a hard time eating anything that we had given names to, and his tales of animals suddenly running away were wearing thin, as we knew what their fates had been.One day something came into his life that changed all that and her name was Prissy.Prissy was an enormous turkey to say the least and literally frightened anyone that came into the yard.Every month the gas man would come to read the metres beaming his ?ashlight at her.What he thought he was doing in the daylight with that thing I will never know.All I knew was that he always left the yard screaming as she chased him out.She became a bit of a joke in the neighbourhood and everyone was devastated that she would eventually become a centre feature of the dining room table.A special family dinner came soon enough and Nono herded her into the basement to meet her maker.As she was ready to take her ?nal breath she suddenly looked him straight in the eyes and made a love noise.It was not a small timid cluck, but a long loud struck mating call.She wobbled and she gobbled and was actually talking turkey to him.After those love words escaped her beak she pecked him on the lips.Yes, she kissed him in her own poultry way.For the ?rst time in Nono\u2019s life he could not complete the task.He could not kill this bird and my mother- in-law was furious with him.Nono simply got into the car, drove to the grocery store and came home with a huge Butterball turkey.He told her in Italian that she was going to have to cook that frozen turkey or eat bread.Eat bread?That made no sense, but sometimes Italians have an odd sort of communication with all those dialects.Nono was literally in love with that bird and that was all there was to it.From that day on she followed him everywhere as she too was absolutely love struck with him.She cooed to him \u2013 he cooed to her.All you had to do was look for her and Nono was not far away.One day our dog got too close to Nono and Prissy took him on.Feathers and fowl animal language ?lled the air but the dog ran off and Prissy went up to Nono slowly.She smiled seductively minus 50 or 60 feathers, as in her small mind she had run the competition off.Nono would always be hers.Prissy made it through Thanksgiving and then Christmas.As soon as the snow touched the ground Nono built her a large pen in the basement as there was no way that he was going to let her freeze.In January we had a house ?re and the whole place was devastated.The ?re had started in the basement and of course Prissy had met her demise.When the ?reman asked Nono what was in the basement; he told them his turkey had died.The ?reman assumed he was talking about a frozen one in the blackened freezer.Through broken English and tears he told them all about her.Needless to say after I saw their faces I knew that Prissy would always be the tale around town that urban folk legends grew out of- and she was.Linda Knight Seccaspina Quebec begins ?u vaccination campaign Record Staff With the seasonal ?u vaccination campaign around the corner, the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS) has clari?ed the ways Quebecers can get vaccinated, and speci?ed which people should be vaccinated.According to the MSSS, vaccinations will be available mainly by appointment, in accordance with Quebec\u2019s health measures, and the ClicSanté platform has been tabbed as a crucial resources for the campaign.People can visit the platform to make an appointment.The MSSS also wanted to remind people that vaccination is the simplest and most effective way to protect yourself against the seasonal ?u, especially for people who are most at risk, who are invited to take advantage of the vaccine free of charge.The MSSS said that people 75 years old and older, children six month and older, and adults, living with diabetes, a weakened immune system, heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, and pregnant women in their second and third trimesters qualify as at risk individuals.The vaccine is also free fo family members living in the same household in order to reduce the risk of transmission.The campaign wil also make it possible for pharmacists to administer the vaccinations, similar to last year.The appointment slots fo vaccinations that will begin on Nov.1 are available now.People can also make an appointment by calling 1-877-644 4545 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.to 8 p.m and 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.on Saturdays Sundays and holidays).PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, October 14, 2021 Page 3 Local News The ?rst questions of the night related to urban and economic development in the city, asking the candidates to weigh in on what the moderator referred to as an almost incoherent approach to urban planning and business retention in recent years.A meeting concerning the SILVER VALLEY CEMETERY will be held on October 17, 2021 at 2:00pm at the Église St-Édouard located at 366 Rue principale Eastman.All are welcome.contact with patients but are not fully vaccinated will need to be tested for COVID-19 three times per week.These staff members will also lose their COVID-19 premiums and be given lower priority in scheduling.\u201cWe want to give a last chance to the unvaccinated,\u201d Dubé said, noting that signi?cant progress was made in vaccination coverage between August and October and arguing that much more could happen in the next month if people continue the trend.The health minister also acknowledged that this decision might be frustrating to hospital users or staff members who already got the vaccine, but simply responded that, \u201cthere is no perfect solution.\u201d \u201cIf we continue like this we will run into a wall,\u201d he said.The province reported 512 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total number of people infected to 417,188 with 4,982 active cases.There were seven new deaths, for a total of 11,429 since the start of the pandemic.Overall hospitalizations increased by seven compared to the previous day, with 21 new entries and 14 new discharges for a total of 298.Of that total 75 people were in intensive care; an increase of three compared to the previous day following seven new entries and four new discharges.According to the provincial institute of public health, the INSPQ, there were 248 active cases in the Eastern Townships on Wednesday, spread across all sectors.The highest case numbers were in Sherbrooke, which had 69, and the Haute Yamaska, with 66, followed by the Des Sources region with 28.There were 10 people hospitalized due to the Vaccination extension CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 Sherbrooke mayoral candidates face off in ?rst debate By Gordon Lambie Sherbrooke\u2019s Granada Theatre was busy on Tuesday night as the Université de Sherbrooke\u2019s undergraduate and graduate student unions hosted the ?rst mayoral debate of the municipal election campaign.From 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.candidates Évelyne Beaudin, Luc Fortin, and Steve Lussier were questioned on a range of topics related to their platforms and the concerns of the university\u2019s students and offered the opportunity to pick apart each other\u2019s responses.Debate moderator Guillaume Desmarais took the candidates through questions on a series of themes touching on subjects ranging from urban development, the environment, and public transit to council cooperation and transparency, with occasional periods of open debate staggered throughout the night.Beaudin, a U de S graduate, made a point of playing to the student crowd in her responses and the audience often responded in kind.As the only candidate who is also the head of a political party she frequently placed her responses not just in the context of her role as mayor, but the pro- democracy and citizen involvement position of Sherbrooke Citoyen as a political movement.Where the students were quick to praise Beaudin, the night proved most challenging for Lussier, who faced occasional heckling from the crowd in situations where he butted heads with his fellow city council member.As the incumbent mayor, Lussier leaned heavily on his work in the past four years.He said that it was always his goal to seek two terms in of?ce and argued that anything that he committed to in his initial campaign that has yet to be accomplished is something for the next four years.Fortin, who is looking to make the jump to municipal politics from his background as a provincial member of the National Assembly and Families Minister, found himself between Beaudin and Lussier both literally and in terms of his responses on many subjects.The former provincial politician framed himself as a new and moderate choice for mayor; someone who will be able bring the council out of what he described as a period of con?ict to get the city \u2018back on track.\u2019 The ?rst questions of the night related to urban and economic development in the city, asking the candidates to weigh in on what the moderator referred to as an almost incoherent approach to urban planning and business retention in recent years.This line of inquiry put Lussier on the defensive against both Fortin and Beaudin, but particularly the latter as she brought up examples of debates and arguments that have taken place over the last four years on the council.Where Fortin tried to capitalize on the back-and-forth between the two current council members to underline his plan to be a peacekeeper in the next council, both of his opponents worked to counterbalance with context and experience from the current council\u2019s decision-making.This was especially clear in a discussion later in the evening where the former provincial politician came under ?re for his position on using the funds from the controversial cryptocurrency company, Bitfarms, for social programs while also proposing to move the company from its problematic current location faster than the city has already committed to doing so.Lussier criticized the timeline as offering \u2018false hope\u2019 in the name of winning votes, and both he and Beaudin spoke to the importance of using the income from Bitfarms to establish a rainy day fund for the city and pay down the debt, things the city is already doing.The Sherbrooke Citoyen candidate also criticized the idea of tying things like social housing to something with as variable a value as cryptocurrency, because of the fact that it turns funding for programs with a big impact on people\u2019s lives into a gamble.On the question of government transparency, Fortin and Beaudin both called for a signi?cant reduction in closed door meetings except in situations of necessity, while Lussier argued that they represent an important part of how cities do business.The incumbent mayor positioned himself as being pro- transparency by highlighting the fact that he helped to ensure that full sessions of city council were available online even before the start of the pandemic, but argued that all cities have closed door meetings and said that is not something he aims to change.The complete debate was streamed live to the Facebook page of the student union, the FEUS.The candidates will also be preparing for several additional debates over the course of the next week.virus in the region on Wednesday, one of whom was in intensive care.GORDON LAMBIE PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 4 Thursday, October 14, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record EDITORIAL At last count, I have fourteen maple trees in my back lot and two very large maples in front of the house.Together they produce about thirty-ive million leaves.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 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Record, 6 Mallory Street, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 2E2 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA RECORD THE Fun with the fall foliage \u201cI think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree.\u201d -Joyce Kilmer (1886 \u2013 1918) It\u2019s the middle of the \u2018ooh and aah\u2019 season and the surrounding country side is ablaze with the orange and reds and yellows of fall foliage.Most Canadians appreciate the display when it comes each and every year but it\u2019s easy to take for granted after you\u2019ve witnessed the autumnal change all your life.We often forget that people from around the globe drive, ?y and sometimes sail here just to take in the colourful display.The only problem in all of this is that the leaves eventually fall, and fall and continue to fall.They just won\u2019t stop.The damn things just keep on coming; and they have to be cleaned up.Sorry if I sound a tad cranky but the neighbourhood I live in, like many in our city, has a lot of trees.Many homes, unlike the newer subdivisions being built, have large lots.My own is a prefect example.At last count, I have fourteen maple trees in my back lot and two very large maples in front of the house.Together they produce about thirty- ?ve million leaves.On top of that the prevailing winds in the area bring another thirty-?ve million that my neighbours are only too happy to contribute.The ?rst year my bride and I inhabited our home I decided to wait until all the leaves had fallen before attempting to clean them up.This, as you can imagine, proved to be a major mistake.By the time the trees were bare our yard was under about four feet of wet foliage.Oh yes, it was quite colourful but it was nearly impossible to rake, blow or otherwise collect.Thankfully, I didn\u2019t have the added task of having to bag them for pick-up by the city.I don\u2019t know how many bags I would have needed but one of my neighbours, with far fewer leaves to control, managed to ?ll eighty- ?ve one year.In our case, the leaves were ?nally raked and blown into piles.The piles were then moved onto a tarpaulin and then dragged into the back wooded area where they belonged.This annual ritual lasted about thirteen years until, in a ?ash of brilliance, well not quite a \u2018?ash\u2019 since it took thirteen years to come up with the idea, I decided to hang up my rake and mow the leaves.Each time a suf?cient number of leaves fall, I jack up my lawn mower to level ?ve and merrily stroll around the lot mulching everything in sight.It\u2019s easier than blowing and raking and is, I am told, good for the lawn.The downside here is that I have to mow every two days or so just to keep up with the regular arboreal shedding.My neighbours, I am sure, think I have ?nally gone over the edge with a fanatical zeal for short grass, although I have assured those who ask that it\u2019s only the leaves that are being chopped.So far it seems to be working but in the back of my mind I realize that when the ?nal ?urry of leaves is cast off I will either have to mow the lawn three times a day or resign myself to a certain amount of raking, blowing and dragging.Meanwhile, I ?nd myself wondering how much one of those riding mowers with the leaf- collecting bags attached to the back cost.Maybe if we sold one of our cars or took out a second mortgage on the house or .Tim Belford Nature Conservancy asks Canadians to keep some leaves on the ground Record Staff The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is reminding people that if they want to avoid the gruelling chore of raking up fallen leaves, they can instead keep a layer or two of leaves on the ground.According to the non-pro?t organization, Canadians would in fact be giving nature a helping hand.The NCC notes that this small act is a way of sustaining biodiversity.While some insects migrate south, many of them remain in yards throughout the winter.Fallen leaves provide a natural habitat for many species, explained Claude Drolet, a project manager with the NCC, animals such as toads, frogs, and certain butter?ies and moths have \u201cevolved to overwinter under a carpet of leaves.\u201d Drolet added that the fallen leaves act as an insulating layer, protecting insects from extreme cold and temperature ?uctuations during the winter months.A small amount of leaves on the ground can also enrich the soil, the project manager continued.The leaves decompose to become natural mulch that ?ghts weeds.However, the NCC points out that a thick pile of leaves can smother vegetation, while a thin layer can improve the health of gardens and lawns.The leaves will deposit some carbon into the soil.\u201cPlant stems and dead branches also provide habitat for many insects,\u201d said Drolet.\u201cBy clearing this from our yards and gardens, we are depriving native species of vital habitat to get through the winter in our communities.\u201d Birds can also bene?t from gardens in the winter, Drolet added, sharing that fruits and seeds remain on ?owers and bushes are an important food sources for many songbirds.The vast majority of Canadians live in villages or cities, and backyard biodiversity is necessary.Nature conservancy goes beyond protecting large swaths of wilderness, Drolet explained, it also means protecting nature on all scales, including taking collective action at home.The more people learn about nature, the stronger their connection will be to the natural world.\u201cWe have some of the last remaining wilderness on the planet in Canada, but for many of us and our children, building a relationship with nature starts at home,\u201d said Drolet PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, October 14, 2021 Page 5 The Border Report With guidance, exercise and love, Willow will blossom and be a great little companion.Phelps Helps\u2019 lucky ?nd As an organization, Phelps Helps is only as effective as the people that work and volunteer for us.We have been exceedingly fortunate in drawing in motivated, innovative and caring individuals over the years.Recently, Phelps has taken an intern under its wings and it has become immediately apparent that we have much to gain from her involvement over the upcoming year.One of the most magical things about Gabrielle Cloutier is that she hails from none other than Beebe.While it was once considered its own little hamlet, today, Beebee is recognized as a part of Stanstead.Ms.Cloutier attended Jardin-des- Frontières and as such has a keen understanding of the children that she will be tasked with guiding and supporting.She is perfectly bilingual and studied both Science and the Humanities.Polymaths of her kind are a great asset to us.Ms.Cloutier is currently undertaking her degree in psychoeducation at the University of Sherbrooke.She found her calling after heading in other directions that did not feel quite right.She was even enrolled in a Bachelors of Social Work.In psychoeducation, she feels she has found her place.She is interested in the work of teaching children deep life skills such as perseverance and respect.We have much to gain from Ms.Cloutier.She has already proven herself to be ?exible and compassionate while working with our participants.She is equally hard-working and conscientious of how to make herself useful during our tutoring sessions.She is truly off to a great start.Just as importantly, it is our desire that Ms.Cloutier will be empowered through her stage at Phelps Helps.We believe that she will grow from having the opportunity to work within a community that she already knows and loves.From our own experience, we know how often the students play the role of teacher.We wish all the best as she embarks on what we hope will be a life changing experience.Phelps Aide Phelps Helps was founded in 2012 and has grown organically from a single high school tutoring program to six unique programs, providing the Stanstead area with free educational and career support.For more information or to volunteer, please email us at info@ phelpshelps.ca, visit our website at www.phelpshelps.ca.Frontier Animal Society Featured pet: Willow Please meet Willow! Weighing in at 30 pounds, this spunky little husky mix, who was rescued from a remote community in Northern Quebec, is very people social and loves attention, but she also has a stubborn streak and likes to get her way.Because of this, Willow will do best with an experienced adopter who will set clear boundaries and provide her with calm and con?dent leadership.She is a fun and outgoing little dog who just needs to learn she can\u2019t always get her way.Having just turned 1, Willow still has lots of happy, playful puppy energy so we are looking to place her in a home with an active adopter who will give her the exercise and mental stimulation she needs.Willow enjoys her daily walks, and she is quite good on leash.She also likes to play ball in our fenced-in dog park.She can be a little nippy when she gets wound up so for now, she is not well suited to a home with young kids.Again, she just needs to learn.As for other dogs, Willow can be selective, she tends to like males better and proper introductions are needed which means she is not a good candidate for your local dog park.She cannot live with cats.With guidance, exercise and love, Willow will blossom and be a great little companion.If you think you can provide this spirited young dog with the home she deservess, we\u2019d love to hear from you.To inquire, please send an email to frontieranimalsociety@ gmail.com or better yet give our adoption coordinator Brenda a call at 819.876.7747 any day of the week between 8 a.m.and 8 p.m.Gabrielle Cloutier COURTESY PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 6 Thursday, October 14, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record PLEASE NOTE: APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED No stress with point-s.ca SERVICE DE PNEU COMEAU 133 Angus St.South, East Angus 819 832-3928 * See redemption form for complete offer details.Offer expires 12/13/2021.Void where prohibited.Copyright © 2021 Michelin North America (Canada) Inc.All rights reserved.Valid October 4 to December 13, 2021 ® Car Care Ricky Stoddard, prop.Centre de l\u2019auto Prévost 298 Queen St., Sherbrooke, QC \u2022 819-346-9939 Car parts and accessories \u2022 Mechanic Shop \u2022 Tools \u2022 Sinto Racing \u2022 and more.GENERAL MECHANICS Proud to serve our customers for over 50 years! 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France & Marius, Renaud 281 Queen St.South Sherbrooke (Québec) J1M 1K8 Tel.: 819 564.7805 Fax: 819 564.9779 Email: turcotte_ga@videotron.ca \u2022 Brakes \u2022 Mufflers \u2022 Preventive maintenance \u2022 General mechanics \u2022 Steering and suspension \u2022 Alignment (NC) With all the surprises Canadian winter weather brings, it\u2019s best to be prepared for anything including ice, snow and even freezing rain.A simple way to be ready for snow or ice-covered driving conditions is to install winter tires.Follow these three tips to choose and maintain your winter tires: 1.Choose quality over price When it comes to selecting winter tires, identify a brand that is durable and reliable.To help you sort through all the choices, start with some research online and check p e r f o r m a n c e reviews.Price should not be your primary criterion, safety should.Once installed, make sure you let your auto insurance provider know you have winter tires.With some providers like Belairdirect, you may be eligible for a discount.2.Check your tire pressure monthly Cold weather reduces tire pressure, so be sure to check your tire pressure at least once a month.It should always be maintained at the level recommended by the manufacturer, which you will ?nd on the label in the driver\u2019s door opening, on the ?ap of the fuel tank and in your user\u2019s manual.Tires in?ated to the required pressure will prevent uneven wear and make driving more comfortable.3.Know when it\u2019s time to buy new ones Tread depth is the ?rst criterion to consider when checking your tire condition.A legal minimum tread of 2/32 inches is required, so you may consider replacing your tires when you are close to it.In general, if all the tires are bought new, at the same time and only used during winter months, the effective tread life is about three to four winters.Find more winter driving tips at belairdirect.com.Winter tires: An absolute must PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, October 14, 2021 Page 7 (NC) According to a recent survey from OK Tire, 90 per cent of Canadians kept up with their routine vehicle maintenance in 2020, with three quarters placing the same level of importance on this year\u2019s care.A further 15 per cent say they are placing more importance on their vehicle\u2019s maintenance in 2021.Make sure to follow these tips and steps in your upkeep schedule: Examine your tires.Is it time for a new set of winter tires?Is there uneven tire wear?This could be a sign of bad wheel alignment.How\u2019s your tire pressure?Low tire pressure is common in the winter weather as colder temperatures can cause the air to contract, taking up less space.If you\u2019re in need of some new winter tires and the weather has reached a temperature lower than 7°C, make sure to ask your local OK Tire dealer for advice on which tires will ?t your needs and driving habits.Financing options are also available to help you drive now and pay later.Switch to winter blades.Summer windshield wipers are not designed to perform well during the cooler months.Winter blades are more robust, made of thick, synthetic rubber with materials such as silicon or Te?on that create a protective shield against damage from exposure to ice and snow.Take care of the basics.Don\u2019t forget some preventative measures, including re?lling antifreeze, following your oil change schedule, testing your heater and visually inspecting your battery for signs of corrosion, cracking or loose connections.Stay alert \u2014 if you notice any external leakage, bring your vehicle to the pros for a checkup.For example, if you see coolant dripping on the ground, it could be caused by a radiator hose with a hole, a broken hose clamp, a hole in the radiator, or a rusted block heater or frost plug.Drive extra carefully.Even the most technologically advanced vehicles need smart drivers to avoid accidents and collisions.Plan for extra travel time when on the road and go slowly in the snow.Remember that braking distance is also a fundamental factor to consider; you can slide farther than expected on just a thin layer of snow or ice.Simple tips to prepare your vehicle for winter Car Care PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 8 Thursday, October 14, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Death In Memoriam Francine Spalding (1956-2021) Francine lost her battle with cancer at the age of 65 on October 10, 2021.She passed peacefully at the CHUS Fleurimont with her husband by her side.Let to mourn are her husband Neil McLeod, daughters Stephanie MacDonald (Serge) and Amanda McLeod.She will be missed by her grandchildren Logan, Mayson and Kordel (and his father Scott Forest), and Peyton-Jo and her sister Sherry Nixey and her family.he family would like to thank all the staf at CHUS Fleurimont for their excellent care.Visitation will take place at Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville) on Friday, Oct.15 from 2-4 p.m.and 7-9 p.m.he funeral service will be at Cass on Saturday, Oct.16 at 2 p.m.followed by interment at Elmwood Cemetery in Sherbrooke.In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to FAST Canada (Angelman Syndrome) 47 Chestnut St., Ottawa, ON K1S 0Z9 or to Autism Canada.CASS FUNERAL HOMES 3006 College St., Sherbrooke QC PHONE: 819-564-1750 FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca NUTBROWN, Harold \u2013 In loving memory of a husband and father who passed away October 14, 2020.Always on our minds, Forever in our hearts.SHIRLEY & KEVIN ASK THE DOCTORS By Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D.Dear Doctor: Can you please talk about the risks to older patients with comorbidities when they\u2019re going to have surgery?My sister, who was older and ailing, had a joint replacement surgery.It was done by a very good surgeon and at a good hospital, but she didn\u2019t survive to walk again.Dear Reader: First, we are terribly sorry to hear about the death of your sister.Thank you for bringing up an important topic.About 17% of adults in the United States are 65 or older, and the data show that they account for about 40% of hospital-based surgeries.Add outpatient procedures, and that number is closer to 50%.There\u2019s a range of reasons for this, not the least of which are the physiological stresses associated with reaching older age.In many cases, surgery offers an older adult the best chance at managing an existing medical issue.However, as you point out, not everyone is a good surgical candidate.This is because many are living with additional medical conditions, known as comorbidities, that are not related to the issue the surgery is meant to address.These include high blood pressure; impaired cardiac function; diabetes; kidney disease; obesity; lung conditions such as asthma, COPD or emphysema; digestive disorders; depression; and diminished cognition, to name just a few.Data show that surgical patients 65 and older are at increased risk of postoperative complications, longer hospital stays and slower recovery.Another factor in the surgical equation is frailty.It\u2019s a clinical term that refers to the loss of muscle mass, strength, stamina, endurance and general ?tness that occurs in older age, which leaves someone in a weakened and physically vulnerable state.Frailty is often accompanied by two or more of the comorbidities we just discussed.The incidence of frailty increases with age, and it is a bit more common in women.It\u2019s estimated that one-fourth of those 85 and older are frail.All of this makes a thorough preoperative assessment for older adults a necessity.It begins with establishing the patient\u2019s goals relative to the surgery and weighing the risks of the procedure against the potential bene?ts.Regarding risk, there\u2019s a wide array of factors to consider.These include the rigors of the surgery itself, the length of the post-op hospital stay and what post-surgical rehab will entail.The patient needs to have a clear understanding of the costs of the surgery, from pre-op appointments through the entire period of recovery.In addition to comorbidities, patients should be evaluated for cognitive function, nutritional status, their ability to understand new information and to make decisions, and fall risk.Problems in these areas have been linked to an increased risk of complications following surgery, functional decline, the need for in- home care or institutionalization.When it comes to recovery, patients need both a realistic timeline and a detailed plan.Those with a robust social support network have been shown to have improved outcomes.And, while it seems grim to entertain worst-case scenarios, it\u2019s crucial for any surgical patient, no matter their age, to make clear their wishes regarding life-saving measures and interventions.This is best done with a legal document that addresses future medical care.Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and associate professor of medicine at UCLA Health.Elizabeth Ko, M.D., is an internist and assistant professor of medicine at UCLA Health.(Send your questions to askthedoctors@ mednet.ucla.edu, or write: Ask the Doctors, c/o UCLA Health Sciences Media Relations, 10880 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1450, Los Angeles, CA, 90024.Owing to the volume of mail, personal replies cannot be provided.) Surgical comorbidities increase as people age THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2021 Today is the 287th day of 2021 and the 23rd day of autumn.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt was shot in the chest and went on to deliver a campaign speech in Milwaukee.In 1962, a U.S.reconnaissance plane photographed Soviet missile sites on the island of Cuba, setting off the Cuban Missile Crisis.In 1964, Martin Luther King Jr.was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his civil rights leadership.In 1994, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for the Oslo accords.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Dwight D.Eisenhower (1890-1969), U.S.president/ general; Lillian Gish (1893-1993), actress; e.e.cummings (1894-1962), poet; C.Everett Koop (1916-2013), U.S.surgeon general; Roger Moore (1927- 2017), actor; Ralph Lauren (1939- ), fashion designer; Joe Girardi (1964- ), baseball player/manager; Natalie Maines (1974- ), singer-songwriter; Usher (1978- ), singer-songwriter; Mia Wasikowska (1989- ), actress.TODAY\u2019S FACT: Skydiver Felix Baumgartner reached a maximum speed of 843.6 mph in his record- setting 119,431-foot vertical skydiving free fall during the Red Bull Stratos project, on this day in 2012.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1908, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Detroit Tigers 2-0 to win their second consecutive World Series.They would not win the Series again until 2016.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cChange based on principle is progress.Constant change without principle becomes chaos.\u201d - Dwight D.Eisenhower TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 6 - Major League Baseball teams that have never won a World Series: the Colorado Rockies, Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between ?rst quarter moon (Oct.12) and full moon (Oct.20).Datebook PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, October 14, 2021 Page 9 TOWNSHIPS\u2019 CRIER TOWNSHIPS If you want to drink, that\u2019s your business.If you want to stop, we can help.Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1-888-424-2975, www.aa.org ONLINE WORKSHOP Mental Health Estrie invites you to a free virtual workshop in English: \u201cBeing an Ally: Standing with your LGBTQ2S+ Loved Ones\u201d presented by Dr.Nate Fuks (Department of Psychology, McGill University).Open to all, 6:30-7:30pm, Wednesday, October 20th.For more information, or to register, please visit our Facebook or Instagram pages, email outreach@mentalhealthestrie.com, or call (819) 565-2388.RICHMOND Tea & Talk will meet at the Richmond Community Centre (820 rue Gouin) on October 19, 2 to 4 p.m.A social afternoon for seniors in the greater Richmond/Danville community.Invited guest: Richmond Volunteer Centre (CAB).Tell a friend to make it double the fun.Contact for information: Alice Weare, 819-826- 5488; richmondclc@etsb.qc.ca.Is this friendship worth keeping?Dear Annie THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2021 Dear Annie: I\u2019ve been with my signi?cant other for almost three years now.We live together and have a pretty good life.I have a child from a previous relationship who\u2019s in high school.My signi?cant other has no kids, but he is very involved with extracurricular activities and is a perfect example of a parent.When we ?rst met, I was advised that \u201cnot wanting more children\u201d is a deal-breaker on his end, and I, at the time, kinda said, \u201cWe\u2019ll cross that bridge when we get there.\u201d Well, we are there, and I now know for certain I no longer want any additional children.What should I do?- Screwed Dear Screwed: Communication is key - especially with a life partner.You can\u2019t expect them to read your mind.Tell him how you feel, and do it soon.It\u2019s not fair for him to keep believing in a future you\u2019ve already written off.Dear Annie: Last year, during the pandemic, my very ?rst boyfriend of a year and a half, \u201cJoey,\u201d admitted he wanted to end it because he had been talking to another girl during the period we were in quarantine.He said it was a girl I didn\u2019t know.During this time, our state was in a strict lockdown.I was crushed but decided he wasn\u2019t for me if he would do that.My best and closest friend of seven years, \u201cPam,\u201d consoled me.Pam admitted then that he had shown interest in her around that time, but Pam said she told him off immediately.She always thought he was annoying and said she didn\u2019t respond to him at all except to tell him off.Pam has never had a boyfriend but always wanted one.Her parents wanted her to wait until she was a bit older.She seemed a bit jealous of the time I spent with Joey, so I always made it a point to spend alone time with her as well.Joey was a part of our larger friend group at school but was alienated after he and I broke it off.Everyone thought he was an idiot to cheat on me like that.Last week, a mutual friend said Pam told her she was the reason Joey and I broke up last year.I confronted Pam today, and she admitted that she was the other girl.She was very upset and sorry.She said Joey had called her and professed how much he liked her and she, during this hourlong phone call, entertained the idea of liking him as well.She said it was no more than that before she came to her senses and refused his idea.Pam says she had wanted to tell me but just couldn\u2019t, and it has been eating at her for the past year.What should I do?Forgive Pam, who has never done anything like that before, or stop being her friend?- Jilted Teen Dear Jilted Teen: What Joey did to you was hurtful.Talking to another girl behind your back was betrayal enough, but doing it with your best friend was especially nasty of him.And surely the fact that Pam \u201centertained the idea of liking him\u201d only rubbed salt in the wound.But after taking a minute to process, it seems that Pam did everything right.Despite her jealousy that you had a boyfriend, she \u201ccame to her senses and refused his idea.\u201d Our actions de?ne us, and Pam\u2019s actions prove that she cares about your friendship more than a new ?ing.Joey\u2019s actions, on the other hand, already ruined one relationship; don\u2019t let them damage another.Dear Annie: I am a 52-year-old man who came to this country when I was 15.I met this friend, \u201cTom,\u201d when I was in high school, and I spent a lot of time at his house when I was 16.His mom, \u201cDiane,\u201d was very kind to me, and she was 39 years old at the time.She would take me home after a visit.One night, when she was taking me home, she stopped the car and molested me.From then on, Diane would molest me quite often.She started brainwashing me and manipulating me, saying that I didn\u2019t need anyone but her.So I disowned my family and moved in with this family.Diane divorced her husband to be with me.I didn\u2019t want any of this, but that was all I knew at 16.I eventually married my abuser when I was in my early 20s.During our marriage, I could have and should have left.I stayed because she had been brainwashing me since I was 16 to love her and only her.Fast-forward to 2019; Diane divorced me because she found someone else who is still married and 15 years younger than she is.Now I miss my own family and keep thinking about how she robbed me of my teenage years and years afterward.My question is: Is there anything I can do legally to hold her accountable for the molestation since there is no statute of limitations on sexual abuse?- Loss and Regret Dear Loss and Regret: I am so sorry that you had to encounter such a horrible, manipulative person when you were young and vulnerable.No child - and child is what you were - should have to suffer that type of abuse.You sound like you have had some good therapy because you see now that her behavior was truly manipulative and intended to brainwash you.My guess is that your healing and self-care journey will last a lifetime, but that will only make life more joyful.What we put in, we get out of this life.Of course you miss your family, and that is what the healing is for.Tell them that all the time - how much you missed them.You can\u2019t go back to the past, but you can look to the future.There is a reason the rearview mirror is a lot smaller than the forward-facing windshield.Look toward the future and, as much as you can, forgive your perpetrator and forgive the young boy who didn\u2019t know any better.Once you give yourself that gift, you will feel lighter and less angry.As for legal recourse, I\u2019m not sure.I will print this letter in hopes that an attorney who specializes in this type of law might write to me.But seeking legal action and having to relive all the trauma again and again might not be the best way for YOU to move forward.The best revenge is living well, so continue to stay committed to that course.I just read this quote and am hoping it will ring true for you: \u201cThe kindest people are not born that way, they are made.They are the sounds that have experienced so much at the hands of life, they are the ones who have dug themselves out of the dark, who have fought to turn every loss into a lesson.The kindest people do not just exist - they choose to soften where circumstance has tried to harden them, they choose to believe in goodness, because they have seen ?rsthand why compassion is so necessary.They have seen ?rsthand why tenderness is so important in this world.\u201d - Bianca Sparacino \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.creatorspublishing.com for more information.Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.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 Page 10 Thursday, October 14, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Go grocery sho pping with diet itians.When you choo se products with the Health Chec k symbol, it's like shopping with t he Heart and Str oke Foundation\u2019s die titians, who eval uate every partic ipating product b ased on Canada 's Food Guide.www.healthche ck.org REALITY CHECK HERMAN ALLEY OOP ARLO & JANIS THE BORN LOSER FRANK AND ERNEST GRIZZWELLS THATABABY PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, October 14, 2021 Page 11 Call Sherbrooke: (819) 569-9525 between 8:30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.E-mail: classad@sherbrookerecord.com or Knowlton: (450) 242-1188 between 9:00 a.m.and noon CLASSIFIED Deadline: 12:30 p.m.one day prior to publication Or mail your prepaid classi?ed ads to The Record, 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 275 Antiques WE BUY from the past for the future, one item or a household, attic or basement, shed or garage.We like it all, give us a call.819- 837-2680.290 Articles for Sale Make your classi- ied stand out, add a photo for $10.per day.Deadline: 2 days before publication.Drop by our of- ice in Sherbrooke or Knowlton.819-569- 9525.classad@ sherbrookerecord.com 240 Fruits&Vegetables MACDONALD\u2019S FARM.Open Saturday from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Good selection of squash, pie pump-kins, also garlic, fresh carrots, beets and other produce.696 MacDonald Road.819-820-8494.By Trisha Yearwood THE ASSOCIATED PRESS My dad, Jack, used to reminisce about small fried apple fritters that his mother, Elizabeth, would make for him when he was a kid.Of course, like many passed-down family recipes, this one wasn\u2019t written down anywhere, so Mama went to work, trying to ?gure out how to make them just like his mama had.That\u2019s never an easy job, because our childhood memories often make those original ?avors impossible to replicate.Beth and I remember those premade dough pockets sitting on the kitchen counter, and Mama frying them up in a cast iron skillet.We also remember how happy Daddy was with the result.We\u2019re not surprised she got it right! Grandma Yearwood always fried with lard, but if that scares you, vegetable oil is perfectly ?ne! JACK\u2019S FRIED PIES Makes 10 pies INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced in 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of ground ginger 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 pounds lard or 1 1/2 quarts vegetable oil, for frying 1 box (2 crusts) refrigerated pie crusts (I like Pillsbury) Special Equipment: 4 1/2-inch round cookie cutter DIRECTIONS 1.In a small saute pan, melt the butter over medium heat.Add the apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, brown sugar, salt, and 1/4 cup water, stir, and cover to bring to a simmer, 5 to 7 minutes, then cook, uncovered, until the apples are slightly softened, about 4 minutes.2.In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water until combined and pourable.Stream the cornstarch slurry into the apple ?lling and cook on a low simmer for 2 minutes more, or until the liquid has thickened.3.Pour the apple mixture into a shallow bowl (a pie plate works great) and cool in the fridge, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes.4.Put the lard or vegetable oil in a deep Dutch oven.Clip a deep-fry thermometer to its side and heat the lard over high heat to 360 degrees F.5.Lay out both rounds of pie dough and use a 4 1/2-inch round cookie cutter to cut four circles from each of them.Gather the scraps, roll out again, and cut out 2 more circles.6.Fill each round of dough with a heaping tablespoon of the apple ?lling, then, using a little water on your ?ngers, wet the edge of the dough and press together into a half- moon.Crimp the edges with the tines of a fork to seal.7.When all the pies are assembled and the oil is to temperature, fry 3 or 4 pies at a time for 4 to 5 minutes.Transfer the pies to a paper towel- lined tray to drain and cool slightly, then repeat to fry the remaining pies, letting the oil come back up to 360 degrees F between batches.Enjoy warm.Trisha\u2019s Tip: The apple ?lling can be made the day before and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.Excerpted from \u201cTrisha\u2019s Kitchen: Easy Comfort Food for Friends and Family\u2019\u2019 (copyright) 2021 by Trisha Yearwood with Beth Yearwood Bernard.Reproduced by permission of Mariner Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.All rights reserved.Trisha Yearwood\u2019s recipe for fried apple fritters 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 Thursday, October 14, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Your Birthday THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2021 Put more effort into improving your surroundings.Comfort and functionality will support peace of mind and ef?ciency, leaving you more time to explore avenues that pique your imagination.Expand your interests, friendships and skills, and you will discover something that makes you feel alive.Express your desires and be open to what life has to offer.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Reconnect with someone you miss.A conversation will brighten your day and give you the reality check you need to recognize how far you\u2019ve come.Set new priorities and watch your mental baggage diminish.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - Take a wait-and-see approach to avoid getting caught up in someone\u2019s drama.Observation will help you make wise decisions when change is required.Take the road less traveled.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Put on your hardhat and take on physical tasks that need attention.What you accomplish will raise eyebrows as well as your reputation.A chance to boost your income is apparent.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Listen to what others have to say, and you\u2019ll learn valuable information that will help you maneuver your way through a situation that has the potential to affect your livelihood.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - You can get ahead if you set up a safe long-term investment.Sharing your thoughts with someone who has similar goals will lead to a better future.Romance is featured.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - Keep your business, passwords and plans to yourself.You will accomplish the most if you don\u2019t share your intentions with others.Don\u2019t let a change someone makes catch you off guard.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Don\u2019t feel that you must pressure others to get what you want.Do what you do best, and everything will fall into place.A proposal you make will draw interest.A romantic gesture will pay off.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Don\u2019t get mixed up in someone else\u2019s business.Take on responsibilities that lead to a higher income, better cash ?ow and less debt.Learn from experience.Refrain from letting others call the shots.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Look at the possibilities, then set your course of action.A disciplined approach to how you handle responsibilities will do wonders for your reputation.Romance is featured.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Follow a path that allows you to use your skills.Taking a different approach to how you handle money will lead to greater control and less outside interference.Don\u2019t waste time arguing.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - Map out your course and take ?ight.Don\u2019t waste your time following others.Take advantage of any opportunity that comes along, and you\u2019ll be calling the shots instead of playing second ?ddle.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - Learn from the changes others make.Be a good student and a better teacher.Set examples for others, and you will feel good about the decisions you make.Be good to yourself.THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2021 There is a time for discussion By Phillip Alder The bidding has ?nished.You are declarer.The opening lead is made, and partner puts his dummy down.Immediately, you see that you are in the wrong contract.What do you do?Right - it is too late to worry about that now.You can discuss the sequence with partner after the session.For now, concentrate on making the necessary number of tricks.Moving on, how should South try to make ?ve diamonds in today\u2019s deal after West leads a low spade?In the auction, South should have bid three no-trump on round one and round two.(Ideally, advancer\u2019s strength-showing cue-bid is made with a hand that contains at least one four- card major.) It is often true that if the trumps are breaking badly, you do better not to touch them early on.Here, if South immediately plays a diamond to his king, he can no longer make the contract! The right initial move is to run the club nine.West will win with the jack and, probably, return another spade.Declarer crosses to hand with a trump and leads the club king, ruf?ng away West\u2019s ace.(If West doesn\u2019t cover, South discards a heart from dummy and leads the club queen.If West still doesn\u2019t cover, it is time to draw trumps.) Now declarer cashes the diamond ace (learning about the 4-1 split), plays a trump to his 10, draws East\u2019s last trump and takes his four black-suit winners, discarding the heart two.South loses only one club and one heart.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 "]