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I —»«*\ See ¦s-\ • s) inside -——— rT' TT TT_ _ RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 - —— < ^——i - 1 WEEKEND EDITION 95 CENTS + TAXES It’s cold, but is it cold enough to fish on local It’s cold, but is it lakes?FILE PHOTO-PERRY BEATON Jean-Guy Bourdon, the man holed up in his mini van yesterday, spent the night at a Motel.PAGE 5 He says, SHE SAYS.“I /eel very good about doing it because I enjoy doing it." ¦Jacques Marcoux (THE RECORD.JANUARY 15TH) P M #0040007682 Friday, Ianuary 16.2009 Where will the elderly go?By Corrinna Pole Sherbrooke Seniors are one of the fastest growing groups in Canadian society.Census data found the elderly pop-ulation in Canada surpassed 4.3 million in 2006.With the deadline quickly approaching for Quebec’s private senior residences to comply with new provincial health and safety regulations, the focus has been on what will happen to these homes and their owners.The question 78-year-old Marion Bradley recently brought to The Record, is ‘what will happen to the seniors?’ Bradley’s husband, Irvin, is currently one of the residents at Gillam home, a private residence for semi-autonomous seniors.The Record has followed the struggle of residence owner, Sandra Gillam, to meet the requirements for certification.Publicly funded long-term care facilities have been under government management to adhere to guidelines.The province’s 2,200 private seniors residences were on their own until the 2005 amendment in the Health and Social Services Act demanded all senior care facilities be certified by February 2009.see Bradley page 3 ETSB students unharmed in collision North HatleyfRL)—An accident involving an Eastern Townships School Board bus perturbed traffic at the corner of the Gilbert Hyatt Highway and Moutainview late yesterday afternoon.The rear-end collision, which occurred shortly after 4 p.m., was apparently caused when a driver, who was temporarily blinded by the sun, hit the back of the bus.The driver of the car suffered injuries to his forehead and leg and was transported to the Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke for treatment, said police who were called to the scene at 4:13.About a dozen schoolchildren heading home from Alexander Galt Regional High School were on board at the time.None were injured.Another school bus was dispatched to collect the students and bring them home while the driver remained on the spot to file an accident report with police.Montjoye for sale in stellar year DANone ûnO PHOTO COURTESY OF MONTJOYE Montjoye is reportedly having a great year in sales, and its owners are hoping that will help them sell it.See page 4 for the story.Police find stolen cars, grow-op near St.Ludger St-Ludger(SM)—One man was arrested and a woman detained for questioning Wednesday morning after provincial police discovered stolen vehicles and a large marijuana grow-op at a residence on Range Seven Road near St.Ludger.northeast of Lake Megantic.“Officers from the Sherbrooke investigation unit and the Granit MRC branch were sent out to investigate a fencing operation and seized four vehicles they believed were stolen,” said police information officer Louis-Philippe Ruel.“But they also stumbled upon a grow-op with some 600 plants in various stages of growth at the residence.The officers seized the plants and the equipment used to grow them.” Arrested was Mario Rouillard, 42, who faces charges of robbery, fencing and cannabis production.Vehicles seized in the raid were two Ford F-350 trucks, an Astro van and a BMW car.A 28-year-old woman detained with Rouillard was later released on her own recognizance by police.Ruel says she could face similar charges at a later date.MY PROFILE.MY RRSP.Whatever your investor profile, we have the RRSP for you.For your RRSPs, speak to an advisor at your caisse.RRSP 1-800-CAISSES desjardins.com/rrsp ^ Desjardins Money working for people page 2 Friday, January 16, 2009 =RECORI> Milby Memories — I.Lloyd George With the permission of Lloyd's son Chris, I would like to share with fellow readers, especially those that have ties with the Milby area, a few chapters taken from this most interesting book, an autobiography written by the late Lloyd George, born in Milby August 15,1922 and who passed away April 9, 2008 in Pic-ton, Ontario.Bev Loomis Part 2, Chapter 1: Continued from last Friday: When I arrived at the top of the hill, I was so proud that I had made it, because some of the other boys hadn’t.I started down and couldn’t believe my speed.I became frightened and so I started dragging my feet.It was just my luck as I came up to the school that the bell rang.In desperation, I really dragged my right foot to steer into the schoolyard and my right knee collided with one of those ice balls of snow.It crushed my knee and I had to go to the hospital.When it mended, the doctor took off the large bandage.When I first tried walking on it, it seemed fine but not for long.There was something wrong with my kneecap.It kept falling 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Four-year-old Anthony Green has given The Record his masterpieces depicting your weather forecast.Weather Today: Sunny.Cloudy periods in the evening with 30 per cent chance of flurries.High minus 23.Tomorrow: Sunny.Low minus 36.High minus 23.Sunday: Sunny.Low minus 31.High minus 15.Monday: Cloudy with 60 per cent chance of flurries.Low minus 21.High minus 12.hamstring from hip to foot.I was in agony.To correct this problem I had to wear an elastic bandage over my knee to keep me from killing myself.The day I went in for my Air Force medical exam, I excused myself and went into the bathroom, removed my elastic kneecap, threw it in the garbage and walked out and took my exam.(I had no trouble with that knee again, until I underwent an operation, in preparation for my triple by-pass in May 1995.Since then, it has let me down a few times.) It was Monday 29 June 1942 that I climbed on a stake truck (flatbed open truck) at the recruiting unit and rode out to No.5 Manning Depot at Lachine.I had finally started my dream.It was here we got our shots and were introduced to the drill square.At 6 am we were up for calisthenics.At 7 am, it was breakfast time and by 8 we were on the parade square learning drill.The first rule of drill is never question the drill Sergeant.When I did, I had to spend an extra hour parading with a forty-pound pack on my back.Some of the drill was taken up with double time.It is amazing how quickly one learns the rules and how well you sleep after a little such exercise.Our indoctrination also included socialising at dances and __________________at church where we were paraded in full uniform.You should have seen the congregation beaming at us as we marched to our pews, right up front.I felt very important! On 14 August, our intake was moved to No.4 Manning Depot at Quebec City.Here we kept up with our drill and we also had lectures all day when we weren't out exercising.It was in Quebec that I came face to face with life - a life I had never imagined.It all started with a terrible shock.Chapter 2: A Rude Introduction To Life.It was Tuesday, 2 September 1942.We had been in class all day and at about 7 p.m.we were in our barrack room getting ready to go out for the evening.Ji i yj My Lite &.Times ed (i: Draw results: 2009-01-14 15 12 33 34 49 Bonus Ëjgtra 2813926 In the event ot discrepancy between this list and the ofticial winning list ot Loto-Québec, the latter shall prevail Going out meant dressing in full blues, and walking downtown, trying to impress the natives.Just before I was to leave, the Orderly Corporal came into the room and yelled for me.I answered and he said, “ George, your Mother just died.You have to go to the Orderly Officer”.I thought I’d misunderstood him and asked him to repeat what he said; I knew Mother was in the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal and that she was to have an operation on her goiter, but it was supposed to be a minor problem.When he repeated the message I just sank down on the floor.It was the first time I ever felt totally alone.Several of the fellows came over and helped me to my feet.A close friend, Miles Grant, and a school chum, Daryl Paige, walked over to the Orderly Officer’s office with me.Within an hour I was on a train to Sherbrooke on the QCR (Quebec Central Railway).Dad met me in Lennoxville.Our loss was overwhelming and neither spoke all the way to Milby.Our world had suddenly disintegrated.Dad couldn’t get to brother Eddy right away; he was the Radio Officer on Lady Rodney, of the Canadian Steamship Line, in Barbados.All the rest of the family was at home.The funeral was held on Friday, 4 September and I had to be back in Quebec for parade on Monday morning.Daryl Paige had come home on a forty-eight hour pass on Friday.On Sunday, shortly after 6 p.m., we two set out for Quebec hitch-hiking .Within the first hour we had gotten to Victoriaville and were feeling great.Then the storm hit.We waited in the rain until 1 a.m.By this time we were both soaked and it had turned cold, so we gave up and went to a hotel for the rest of the night.At 7 a.m.we were back on the road again and arrived back in Quebec at noon.Because we were late, we were listed as AWOL (away without leave) and on arrival were arrested.For the conclusion of this CHAPTER SEE PAGE 12 Then and now on The Record Front page news: Last year’s front page picture was sent in by the MS Branch 2000 following a special fundraising event held to help raise funds for the local Multiple Sclerosis Branch.The photo featured Branch Presdient Lee Aulis laying a big ole kiss on the cheek of Cedric Cormier, who organized the Elmwood Hotel event specifically to help, after $1,310 was raised.Comparison: Following the tragic death of Danville’s nine-year-old Terry Wilkins, who died three days earlier after being crushed by an ATV on his family’s land, The Record reported on dangers related to the vehicles.The tragedy was not unique as at this point last year 18-year-old Alex Ross, also riding an ATV, died on December 9th, 2007.According to Gary Smith of the Canada Safety Council the majority of ATV deaths occur in youth aged 15 to 19, which he attributed to lack of madatory training on the vehicles.He stated that the law demands an ATV driver be 16 years of age, but only on public land and nothing stops private land use at any age.This year the Council’s Valerie Powell says courses have still not be made mandatory.“The safety concerns with ATVs are still the same,” she said from her Ontario office yesterday.“Anyone can still drive an ATV, no courses have been made mandatory by the government.People still need to know how to work and ride properly to be safe.” On an encouraging note, the Townships have not suffered any tragedies involving youth and the vehicles to date.“That was terrible,” said Sherbrooke police spokesman Martin Carrier yesterday.“We have not had any such deaths recently and neither has the SQbecause I haven’t heard of any anywhere else either.Thankfully.” -Last year North Hatley mayor, Stephan Doré was all smiles as Orford MNA Pierre Reid handed him a check of $97,740 to be used for infrastructure expenses.The money was a mix of federal and provincial money.According to the town’s director, Leonard Castagner that money was spent on infrastructure work (Phase 1) on Sherbrooke, Main, River and McKay Streets.The work, in total, cost $5.5 million and Castagner stated yesterday that small contracturai corrections are still to be done.Weather: The weird January thaw, which saw flooding and heavy winds, was finally over and it was back to regular winter weather at this point last year.Today, last year, there was a 60 per cent chance of flurries with a high of minus 7.Conciderably warmer than what we are dealing with today in the Townships.We’re not expecting to see higher than minus 23.Brrrr! (JY) Ben by Daniel Shelton .WITHOUT THE SLIGHTEST THOUGHT AS TO WHAT THEIR NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE LOOKS LIKE IRONIC.WHEN PEOPLE BUY A HOUSE, THEY'RE SO C0NCERNEP WITH HOW rr looks WHEN IN FACT, THAT'S THE ONE YOU ENPUP L00KINGAT MOST' UMM* Canada’s population still aging By Linda Nguyen Canwest News Service The Prairies and the North have the youngest populations in Canada largely due to an influx of jobs in these regions and higher than average fertility rates, according to national population figures released Thursday.Statistics Canada says Manitoba and Saskatchewan are the two provinces with the highest proportion of youth (19 per cent) in their populations.Alberta, which has enjoyed a large migration of young people looking for work in the last few decades, has the lowest median age (35.7 years old) out of any province and the lowest proportion of seniors aged 65 and older (10.4 per cent) out of any province in the country.The median age across the country is 39.4 years old as of July 2008.But, it is the North which can still lay claim to having the youngest population in Canada.The agency says this is because of traditionally higher Aboriginal fertility rates and lower life expectancy across the territories.Nunavut has the youngest population in the country, and only 2.8 per cent of the territory’s population are seniors.It also has the youngest median age in Canada with the average age for residents being 23.8 years old.So where have all the seniors gone?East, apparently.In the Atlantic provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest median age (42.5 years) in the country.It also has the lowest proportion of youth (15 per cent) aged 14 and younger at 15 per cent than any province.Tlie agency attributes this to many young people leaving the province for job opportunities elsewhere and lower fertility rates.The population picture in Nova Scotia is much of the same, with it being the first and only province or territory in Canada where there are more seniors than youth.In Ontario, the median age is below the national level and it also has the second lowest proportion of seniors, according to Statistics Canada.British Columbia is also the only province west of Quebec to have a median age higher than the national level, the agency added.The data released yesterday was collected using 2006 Cen- sus counts.Median ages in Canada Canada 39.4 Newfoundland and Labrador 42.5 Prince Edward Island 41.3 Nova Scotia 42.2 New Brunswick 42.0 Quebec 41.0 Ontario 39.0 Manitoba 37.8 What the.?Bad parenting file #77,457 and Stupid Criminals file #97,547: Another double-header! Makes me so proud to be a dad! A man in Missouri is behind bars after recently attempting to hire a hit man.to beat up his daughter!! David Ward, of Pacific, MO, came up with the idea after his daughter refused to allow him visits with his grandchild.He apparently sought out a hitman, and provided him with a detailed map to the woman’s house and three photographs to help in identification.Police say he did not want his daughter killed, but he did want her badly enough injured that he would be able to get custody of the little girl.Ward was not aware that the hit man he hired was in fact an undercover policeman and he was promptly arrested and charged.It turns out that Ward had been charged a few years earlier with assaulting this same daughter, which is why she refused to allow him near her kid in the first place.Ward’s family refused to comment and it is not known what Mr.Ward thinks his chances of gaining custody are now.(McD) .RECORD Friday, January 16, 2009 page 3 Bradley: Quebec facilities, whether they offer a few rooms in an intimate family-like atmosphere or many rooms and an extensive selection of services, must begin the process for certification by February 14th and all must have received it within four months, according to a December article in The Gazette.Non-certified homes could see fines after June.Gillam has been concerned that if she can not meet the criteria - which she said includes taking nursing care courses, increased paperwork, extra insurance and sprinkler systems - that she will be shut down and those in her care will have nowhere to go.Those who use the home and their families share the concern.“If the home closes I will have to put my husband in the hospital,” said Bradley.“I will have to follow shortly after.” Bradley suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the new name for emphysema and chronic bronchitis, and she is on oxygen for 17tol8 hours a day.When her 80-year-old husband fell in their bedroom last August she realized she needed help caring for him.He has been at Gillam home since October.“He’s not been too well for the last few years,” she says.“He’s got a touch of Alzheimer and Parkinson’s.When he fell he suffered a concussion and I couldn’t help him up.I could only put a towel under his head.” Bradley said her husband spent two weeks at the Hotel Dieu then three weeks at the Argyle before going to Gillam home.“I choose the home because I know Sandra and I know the care there is great,” said Bradley.“They are very caring people and keep in touch with the families about everything.” If requirements are met by the deadline homes will remain open but without government funding private seniors homes may be forced to increase their prices to offset these costs.“(Gillam) was also the only home I could afford,” said Bradley.“Grace Christian home cost around $1,700, another home in Bury was $2,000 for a semi-private.Gillam costs $1,250 to $1,350 depending on the care.” According to the only statistics The Record could find, a 2003 report by Statistics Canada stated that Quebec had the highest percentage of low-income seniors.Low income was defined by the agency as a family that must spend a disproportionate amount on such necessities as food, shelter and clothing after taxes.For seniors, living alone or as a couple, to fall into the category the household has to spend 20 percentage points more of its gross income on those necessities than the average Canadian family of the same size.Many will agree that setting new guidelines and monitoring residences is necessary to increase the quality of care for seniors.In 2003 no fewer than 4,000 incidents ofviolence against persons aged 65 or older were reported to 122 police services in Canada.“I’m 110 per cent behind them checking into these homes to see people are well taken care of,” said Bradley.“But if patients are well cared for and happy and not complaining then who is the government to interfere.I don’t see the options for the small homes with only 3 to 4 patents.” Few can debate the importance of increased safety precautions.What is questionable is how realistic the standards for smaller residents are.In the event that smaller affordable homes cannot meet the requirements Quebec may be faced with an increase strain to find adequate facilities for the increasing senior population.“If they close (Gillam) my husband will end up back at home,” said Bradley.“I can’t take care of him and I haven’t heard of any government options for him.” With growing worries about her family’s future, Bradley has left several messages for (MNA) Monique Gagnon-Tremblay in hopes to get answers and call her to action.Bradley feels the requirement for sprinkler system, which is unsubsidized, will be the end of Gillam home.“It’s an average home,” said Bradley.“I don’t think the sprinklers are necessary and the $10,000 debt it will put (Gillam) into.There are easily accessible exits and fire alarms.There are monitors in each room, my husband just has to say her name and (Gillam) is there.You don’t get that care in many homes.” Help us help them! 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SUBSCRIPTION RATES *36” for 3 months $71n for 6 months $13545 ?for 1 year or $11.30/month Pre-Authorized Payment Plan (just send a "VOID" cheque”) (these prices include GST & PST, Quebec rate) RECORD P.O.Box 1200 Sherbrooke, QC J1H 5L6 819-569-9528 • 450-242-1188 • 1-800-463-9525 page 4 Friday, January 16, 2009 RECORD: Potential buyers for Montjoye Total of $2 million in funding grand prize : By Rita Legault Sherbrooke The City of Sherbrooke quietly put the Montjoye ski hill up for sale and is in negotiations with potential buyers.The Centre récreo-touristique Montjoye was created in 1997 when local municipalities purchased the ski hill and land surrounding it from federal authorities who had held the Domaine Montjoye resort for seven years.The 240-hectare ski resort was seized in 1990 under federal proceeds-of-crime legislation.At the time, the resort was described as one of the largest moneylaundering operations ever uncovered in Canada.Owners Pierre Doyer and Michel Chouinard, who were found guilty in an international cocaine trafficking ring, bought state-of-the-art equipment to renovate the resort.Suspected of purchasing Montjoye in 1985 for less than S2 million solely to launder drug money they spent millions renovating the ski hill which locals later satirically referred to as “the mountain that powder built”.Eight municipal and regional governments, led by Hatley Township, bid $1.32 million for Domaine Montjoye, which included the 138-acre ski hill as well as more than 100 acres of recreational paths.Buyers, which included the towns of Ascot, Fleurimont, Lennoxville, now part of the merged Sherbrooke, as well as Stukely, Water-ville, Magog Township, and the Mem-phremagog MRC, created the Régie inter-municipale du Centre récréo-touristique Montjoye Faced with the necessity of investing more to keep the ski hill in operation, one by one the partners in the inter-municipal board started dropping out leaving Sherbrooke, where more than two thirds of the skiers came from, as well as Waterville and Hatley Township holding the bag.Sherbrooke, the majority shareholder, was investing some $150,000 annually in operating costs for the ski hill.Finally the city spent $1.2 million to acquire Montjoye last June after receiving permission from the province to deal with the hill as though it was located within the city's territory.The remaining parkland, some 100 acres on the south side of the hill, belongs to Hatley Township and Waterville.Councillor Marc Denault said the city became the sole owner of the ski hill because it wanted to control the destiny of the mountain which is costing $280,000 a year to Sherbrooke taxpayers in operating costs and repaying the hill’s accumulated debt of some $1.5 million.The hill will also require some major invest- IMBf m>jé PHOTO COURTESY OF MONTJOYE ments in the coming years to keep up to date.Denault said a partnership made things more complicated because Sherbrooke was not the sole decision maker.Denault, who heads the city’s recreation committee, told The Record a committee to manage Montjoye was created in 2008.It includes Denault, councillor Pierre Boisvert and assistant director-general René Allaire.Denault said the committee met with the city’s executive committee and determined the best avenue for the hill was to sell it to the private sector.Denault said that while city officials had decided to sell the ski hill, he wanted to wait till the 2008-2009 ski season was underway.“Clearly the value is greater if the ski hill is in operation than if its closed," he said, noting the city wants a buyer who will continue operating the ski hill.Denault said Montjoye is having a record season having sold some $350,000 in season tickets.He notes that last season, which also set a record, the hill sold some $300,000 in season passes.Denault said revenues of the ski hill totalled some $1.3 million for some 96,000 visits.With the ski hill turning a profit, and profitability increasing from year to year, Denault is asked why is Sherbrooke selling it?“Is it really up to the city of Sherbrooke to operate a ski center that is not even on its territory?“ Denault asks rhetorically.“It think it would be more appropriate for the private sector to run it.” Denault said the Montjoye committee has been negotiating quietly with a pair of potential buyers, but expects to hear from others now that the cat is out of the bag.“We are ready to entertain any reasonable offer,” he said, noting the city will listen to and analyze current purchase proposals before moving forward.“If we can’t agree on a price, we’ll put the hill up for sale officially,” he said.Denault said the market value of the ski hill, which the city purchased for about $2 million, is between $8 and $9 million according to city insurers.Sherbrooke(RL)—Scientists from the University of Sherbrooke are among those funded this week by NanoQuébec and its partners, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the Canadian Institute for Photonic Innovations (CIP1).A team of scientists from the University of Sherbrooke, and local scientists working with McGill and Laval universities were among seven projects that have been awarded funding by the three organizations’ Support Program for Integrative Biosensor Research, launched in May 2008.They include: - Quantum Dot Template Biosensor for Rapid Detection and Quantification of Pathogenic Micro-organisms in Potable Water, submitted by a team from University de Sherbrooke and the Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke.The project leader is Jan Dubowski of University de Sherbrooke.- Integrated surface Plasmon Resonance Imaging (SPRi) Biosensors for Medical and Environmental Applications/, submitted by a team with representatives from Laval, Sherbrooke and McGill universities, the Industrial Materials Institute of the National Research Council (NRC) and the Commissariat à l’énergie atomique (CEA-France).The project leader is Maryam Tabrizian of McGill University.The program is designed to support applied research projects developing de- tection and diagnostic methods in the fields of human, veterinary and environmental health.It is part of a broader development strategy for Quebec nanotechnology, which includes efforts to realize economic benefits from research and transfer research findings to industry.The seven projects, selected from among 16 finalists, will receive a total of nearly $2 million in funding, of which $1.12 million is to come from NanoQuébec, $600,000 from the CSA and $170,000 from C1PI.An additional $755,000 will be contributed by the private sector, for a total envelope of nearly S2.65 million.“This biosensor research program is equally significant for scientific and applied research.With the support of NanoQuébec and our partners, some of our best researchers from many fields will work together to combine state-of-the-art technologies to address important issues in health care and the environment.These projects will also lead to the manufacture of products here in Quebec,” said Dr.Robert Crawhall, President and Chief Executive Officer of NanoQuébec.The projects submitted for funding underwent a scientific assessment by a committee of experts drawn from each of the three partners as well as the National Research Council and Europe.In what ring will Cardin’s hat be Sherbrooke(McD)—Sherbrooke MP Serge Cardin may have just been re-elected to the House of Commons, but he hasn’t yet definitely ruled out throwing his hat into the ring in this year’s municipal election.With current mayor Jean Perrault having decided not to seek re-election, local pundits have been speculating about possible successors, and Cardin, with considerable municipal experience under his belt, is one whose name keeps being mentioned.In a recent interview with Sherbrooke’s La Tribune, Cardin indicated that while it was “unlikely” that he would seek the mayoralty, he hadn’t ruled anything out.“With all that has been going on in Ottawa, and all that is continuing to happen, I’ll admit that I haven’t had much time to think about that," said Cardin, “But once 1 have made a decision one way or the other, 1 will make that decision public out of respect for Bloc militants but also for those who have approached me on this subject over the last couple of months.” Cardin sat on the Sherbrooke City council from 1986 to 1998.Inverness holds the line on taxes for 2009 Invemess(SM)—Inverness residents will see no increase in their municipal taxes for 2009, according to figures released by the town.The property mill rate will remain at $1.50 per $100 of evaluation.Included in that rate is is 16 cents for provincial police services and 15 cents for past municipal debts., .Sewer charges will be set at $374.71 per residential unit.Additional sewer charges will be added if the property is larger than one residential unit.Cottage residents on St.Joseph lake will be charged $80 and vacant lot owners $40 for sewer services.Residents on the second and third range roads will have to pay $40 and vacant lot owners $15 for the same services.Garbage and recycling collection charges will be $173.84 for residents and farmers and $347.68 for businesses.Cottage residents will be charged $86.92.The town’s total budget for 2009 will be $1,507,884. - — ¦ ¦¦THE— .¦ ___________ RFrnpn ___Friday, January 16, 2009 page 5 Sympathies run strong for van man By Rita Legault Sherbrooke After spending two days in his mini van while the city cut his electricity Tuesday and demolished his ramshackle home on Wednesday, Jean-Guy Bourdon spent part of the night sleeping in a heated motel room.Police noticed Bourdon had disappeared in the early hours of yesterday morning, leaving his van with the motor running at the site of his demolished home at 70 rue de la Butte.“At 6 a.m.patrollers said the van was running and no one was in it,” reported Sherbrooke Police spokesman Martin Carrier when reporters called for the morning cop checks Thursday.“For us the file is closed,” he said.“He doesn’t want help from us.He refused help from his family and the CISC.” “It’s like homeless people sleeping in the streets in Montreal who don’t want help.There is nothing we can do about it.” Police, who located Bourdon in nearby Motel Le Sabre, nevertheless dispatched a patrolcar and called an ambulance to determine if Bourdon was all right.” “We wanted to evaluate his state of health after spending two days in his car,” said Carrier a few hours later.Sympathy was in abundant supply for Bourdon after the city executed a court order to demolish his home and clean up his property on the coldest day of the winter.Bourdon had hoped to spend another winter in his “cottage” - a pair of garden sheds where he has lived for the past few years.But the city argued his lean-to was a fire trap and a health hazard and it executed the court order Wednesday afternoon as Bourdon barricaded himself in his car and watched.Throughout the day Wednesday, police, social workers, neighbors and family were unable to get Bourdon to budge or accept offers of temporary lodgings.Despite that, neighbours were up in arms and everywhere Townshippers were talking about the city picking on the poor guy - especially when Bourdon turned up missing in the hours after he watched movers cart away all of his belongings and a back hoe mow down his home.While police said Bourdon’s fate was in the hands of social services - even they were powerless to help once Bourdon rejected their offers.While they could not comment on the specifics of Bourdon’s case, officials from the Health and Social Service Center - University Institute of Geriatrics of Sherbrooke said they can only offer to help.“When people are able to make their own decisions, we can’t do a thing,” said Karine Guay.“We can’t force them to accept help.” Guay noted that if there are mental issues, social services can go a little further.“Other than that, we can only help those who want our help.” Pierre Noël, the administrative head of programs that deal with itinerants in Sherbrooke, said there is a good social safety net in Sherbrooke with a number of institutions and community organizations that work hand in hand to help the most vulnerable people in society.Noël says there is a good collaboration between various groups and individuals who come into contact with itinerants including police and nonprofit community groups ranging from soup kitchens and shelters to street workers, food banks and charitable organizations like Estrie Aide and the Salvation Army.“It’s a real strength the way people and groups work together in Sherbrooke,” he said.“It’s not like that everywhere.” Noël said that’s the case year round -not just in weather such the current cold wave that is expected to continue through the weekend.Environment Canada is forecasting several more frigid days with highs of minus 20 or less and forecast lows in the minus 30s until Sunday.And those temperatures are without the wind-chill which will make it seem even colder.Noël noted La Chaudronée offers hot breakfasts and lunches to people in need.It’s a contact point with the homeless where a nurse can identify their needs and offer solutions such as places where they can go to find shelter overnight - at Acceuil Poirier or Partage Saint-François - or find warm clothing or boots.While the phenomenon of itinerance is continually changing, and Noël caift provide figures on the current number of homeless people in Sherbrooke, he said that shelters offered some 1,400 nights of service to various clientele in the city.Noël stresses that social services can only help those who are willing to be helped.“The way we work is that we look at the situation of people with no safe place to spend the night and offer them options and choices adapted to their needs,” he said.“Once we have offered all the solutions we have and people don’t accept, we are powerless to go any further.” YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.ÉPARGNE PLACEMENTS QUÉBEC 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'¦ 'I >, » / This must be one of the oldest pictures featured in The Record's Remember When for sure.So old that we have no clue where or when this was taken.If you have any information about this photograph email us at newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com.Machiavelli and the Golden Rule Last November my neighbour, Tim Belford of CBC radio fame, invited me and two other neighbours who are also directly involved in the media business to join him for an interview/talk on his early morning radio show.It went well I think, and one of the questions he asked was how we decide on the subjects to write or talk about.My response was simply that I write about things that interest me with the hope that they will interest readers as well.This could be a bit chancy but it seems to have worked, at least so far.Today’s topic first requires clarification.Number one, the golden rule in the title is not the baby boomer’s version — i.e., ‘those with the gold rule.’ No, I am speaking of the original golden rule that states: ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.’ Number two, Machiavelli is not a household name.Of four friends I asked only two had heard of him.No matter.He is an interesting figure and I’m betting he will interest others.And he is still relevant.Machiavelli (1463-1527) was born in Florence, Italy and served in several of that city state’s government offices.He was a shrewd judge of character and politics and learned and wrote from reflection on his personal experience.His most famous book, “The Prince,” is a kind of‘how-to’ handbook for rulers.Of course he wrote for princes of his day but his lessons and advice continue to interest and fascinate people through to the present.Some speak of him as the father of Political Science.For most people Machiavelli has become a synonym for self-serving cynical behavior of rulers.For some he represents evil.Machiavelli held that the ends justify the means although he never used that phrase.The means he spoke about can be very rough at times.If you need answers try torture, for example.Machiavelli was tortured himself but continued to recommend it as a means of getting information.As for humanitarian instincts Machi- avelli wrote that if rulers hope to gain power and hold on to it they must cast off such instincts along with things like the golden rule.Do what has to be done even when it involves lying, treachery, and betrayal to mention only a few unsavory ways of proceeding.Do what has to be done.Ends justify means, and Machiavelli had first hand experience on how rough the means could be.When in prison he was raised high up by his hands shackled behind his back and dropped six or seven times.Machiavelli never entirely got over it physically, but in time he was released and served again in government.There are many quotes that demonstrate his advice for rulers, but one or two suffice.“If a prince wishes to maintain himself he must learn how to be not good and to use that ability or not as required.(And Machiavelli has his reasons.) “One can make this generalization about men: they are ungrateful, fickle, liars, and deceivers: they shun danger and are greedy for profit: while you treat them well they are yours.They would shed their blood for you, risk their property, their lives, their children, so long as danger is remote, but when you are in danger they turn against you." (The Prince) “Is it better to be loved than to be feared?.a prince should wish for both, but .it is much more secure to be feared than loved, if one of them must be given up.” Is this man from centuries past still relevant?To many he is.Commentators on Dick Cheney’s role as vice president draw comparisons to Machiavelli’s positions.Journalists for La Presse brought up Machiavelli’s name when writing on Harper during the recent imbroglio with the so-called coalition.Yes, Machiavelli is still in the news.(Digression.1 have not seen Machiavelli associated with “W” but that is surely because the former had little time for stupidity.) Given the cynical qualities of Machiavelli’s observation about mankind his advice to rulers is to trust no one.But without accepting Machiavelli at face value it seems to me he does have some good advice for rulers.I have had no experience as ‘ruler’ and there are few today who do.However, the advice Machiavelli offers can be relevant for those who, if not rulers, do exercise considerable authority.Let us shift terminology then, from “rulers,” to “administrators, managers, and CEO’s .” There is at least one book linking Machiavelli’s teachings to self-help books for contemporary managers’ problems and methods.In my personal experience, (3 universities, 3 colleges, 3 high schools, etc.) I certainly worked with a few with Machiavellian tendencies.By that I mean those who were not kept awake at night wondering if their actions were synonymous with the golden rule.None would ever stoop to torture, but they were ready to do what had to be done - by their lights.No one can totally avoid the tough decisions.One example: Losing one’s job.It happens and it has happened.No fun and especially when you have the responsibility for four and five hostages to fortune.But “cut-backs", “dismissals” and “firings” can be essential for the organization or institution.And in an administrative position you can be directly implicated.If you can find no alternatives and are still not prepared to act you should not be in the position.You don’t have to like it, but there are things that come with the job.This takes us away from Machiavelli, but not entirely.He did seem to believe that distinctions can be made between one's personal private life and one’s professional life and career.I am not so sure.I have often worked with young people I have admired, and always encour- age them to go into administration and executive positions.If they don’t, they leave the field open to the careerists, selfservers, and those in pursuit of the main chance.Too many of the young I have encountered operate on Paul Goodman’s comments, even if they have never heard of him: “Administrators are finks and double talkers who sacrifice truth and substance for image, harmony, and administrative convenience of the system and themselves.” There is some truth in Goodman’s comment, but it’s an imperfect world in which we live and Goodman is as wrong as he is right.We can make a difference, and if that is your hope and goal you have to be in the room where the decisions get made.Machiavelli recommends power without constraints for princes.And others?You don’t have to abandon the golden rule, or humanitarian beliefs.You don’t have to sell-out but you can’t be battling and agonizing over every issue.Pick your battles.Avoid easy predictability.And pay your dues.Finally, it comes down to where and when you draw the line.Always a good question to ask.Some never do.Conclusion.If good people refuse to get involved they leave the road open for the not so good.Barack Obama is one of the good guys, and his recent 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hamburgers.Orchestras from Rock Island and local bands played at the dances.¦Keith Flemmings Salmon Creek Dance Hall located between Richmond and Greenlay owned by Joe Babatich.Closed around 1963.-Paul Murphy Danville Salmon Creek Dance Hall.It burnt down in 1958-59.Behind Salmon Creek, a swimming pool where we used to go skinny dipping at night.I had my first kiss and my first beer there.A coveted bridge went straight throughfrom Windsor to Sherbrooke.The bridge burnt also.I believe that's Babatich standing in front (in the photo).-Everett Taylor Salmon Creek Pavilion two miles from Greenlay.In 1955, the pavilion was destroyed and the highway went through.-Arnold McKeage We used to hang out there.We had lots of fun but sometimes a little dangerous and costly.Sometimes, we'd back the cars up too far and end up in the river.It would cost us a bundle for a tow out.The place closed because of road changes.¦Glenn Later It's the dance hall at Brome Lake/Lake Side.It was called the Tiffany Beach Pavilion where they park their cars and go fishing on the lake.It was taken down in the early 50's.There was a hotel in the back which burnt down.-Gilbert Rhicard The photo in Tuesday’s paper is of the Salmon Creek Pavilion in Melbourne Township.It was a favourite site for dances in the 50's and 60’s.It burned down many years ago.A short film about dance halls such as this one is in the process being made and many people have contributed their memories of how much fun it was to go dancing on Saturday nights.When the film is completed we will be sure to let you know! -Victoria Moulton Keith Whittaïl Richmond The "Remember when “ in yesterday’s (01-13-09).I believe is Salmon Creek dance hall.I met my future husband there in 1952 while dancing to the music Of Cactus Jim (Belknap) And His Nightriders.We did hear other groups also after that time,and the location is now part of Highway 55.¦Chas and Sue Cobum Here is a real "gem"; one of the only photo's I've ever seen of the old "Salmon Creek Pavilion".Situated in Melbourne Township, on the old gravel road to Greenlay.On Saturday Night back in the 40"s and 50's it was the place to be.Western music and barn-dancing was in full "swing".I believe it closed in the 60's.I visited the site this past autumn; and no trace of it's structure are evident.But many people from miles around spent happy hours dancing and learning to "square dance" right here.-Gord Irwin The man in the photo (right) is Jimmy Church of Lennoxville.-Pam Graham in reference to the "Remember When?" picture in the Record of today, January 12th: I believe the man in the picture is Jim (James) Church.He is standing in front of the CIBC in Lennoxville.It was probably taken in the late 80’s.-Kim Winget K M- Cil#TON G UNIV-POOTCI Cl NTRAt §0*im Bow T Snow Car in Sawyerville When I saw the ‘Snow Car’ pictured in “Remember When,” it brought back memories of my Dad and Grandfather talking about this method of transportation.My curiosity got the best of me, so I contacted a veiy special man in Sawyerville who at one time, owned three of these machines.One he used to travel with when winter meant snowdrifts over our heads and the other two were used for parts.He helped people stuck in the snow with their cars and most of all, used it to reach people needing medical help, which would have been otherwise impossible.Once, while taking someone to Lennoxville, he came across a car stranded in the snow with a sick person inside.With no hesitation, he loaded this person in the snow car and continued on his way.He was kind enough to lend me some photos to share with you.These machines were used mainly in the 1950's.Sometimes to transport children to and from school, one of which was driven by Douglas Madcay of Sawyerville.It was mostly used in our community to get help to the sick and very often for maternity cases where this man delivered the baby and cared for the mother.This man is very well known for miles around and I want to thank you very much for my history lesson, Dr.Lowry.-Corey BeUam This was a school bus transportation from Compton and the surrounding areas.It used to transport some 15 to 20 students each day.My wife (Irene Knowldon) was one of them, she remembered this morning when she looked at the picture.My wife has the same picture.The bus would go to the Waterville High School.In 1949-50 it was Waterville Elementary School.She remembers names like Luces and Crawfords riding the same bus with her.I was born in Compton in 1927, but now we live in Ogden.-Russell Brown That picture was back 60 years ago.I remember back then going to school in one of these machines in the Fitch Bay area.That was back when we didn't even have snow plows, they used horses.Stanley Markwell had one.i live in Beebee now but when I saw that picture 1 remembered when my father used to use horses to plow the winter roads.-BEI Smith This snowmobile is from the Compton County Schoolboard.This vehicle was used in the winter to take the children to school.I went to school in Danville.The seats ran down each side facing the middle.There was also a middle bench.-Sandra Gallup CANADA page 8 Friday, January 16, 2009 ^RECORD: Fishing on thin ice m mmm'ï By Corrinna Pole Sherbrooke Baby, it’s cold outside.but is it cold enough to freeze local lakes?Every year people venturing onto the ice for activities like ice fishing drown because the ice isn’t able to support their weight.“It’s never safe because different lakes react differently,” said Mike McKenna , Ayer’s Cliff, North Hatley Township and Stanstead Fire Department Chief.“There’s always a danger because it’s never 100 per cent safe and it’s unreasonable to take vehicles across the lakes.” Florent Hebert from Serendipity Bed & Breakfast in North Hatley has been enjoying the winter sport for the last 44 years.Tire catch-and-release fisherman teaches fly-fishing, host’s annual fishing derbies, instructs children to fish and acts as a guide for ice fishing treks onto the nearby lakes, including lake Massawippi.“I would say it’s about 99.9 per cent safe after the weekend,” said Herbert.“The most danger is any substantial tributary; these would be the hot spots on the ice.” Herbert points out that he goes out onto the lake as soon as he can in the season because the danger Oh it’s cold out there, but is it cold enough to ice fish?is exciting to him.But when he .mmm L % • ‘V.- .goes on his own he still brings safety gear along, like an anchor that he attaches to himself so if he falls in he can climb back out.His years of seasonal fishing have provided Herbert with the experience to take others out safely.He has a shanty and will guide guests from his B&B as well as guests from nearby Hovey Manor and Auberge Ripple-cove, out on the ice.“I’m the only one who serves a gourmet meal on the lake,” Herbert mused.“The best time to go out is when it first freezes or around March, you get an aquarium effect when you look down, there are so Career many fish.Contrary to what people think black ice is the strongest, white ice is dangerous.(Black ice) doesn’t look thick because you can see through it but it is.” It has been suggested that ice needs to be a minimum of 5 inches to walk on it but really there is no universally safe ice thickness.As McKenna stated, every body of water is different and the properties of a lake - such as currents, depth and size - will effect how much ice is considered safe.Herbert has had a few people on the ice already but said the extreme weather caused him to cancel a few expeditions recently.He says a really cold spell helps create the best conditions.”If you get a few days of a cold spell then the ice is set,” he said.“In March you have about 10 to 15 good days because the fish are getting excited and the weather is good.In the Eastern Townships it’s a luxury to fish because they don’t have ice fishing up north.” Herbert has a few tips for ice fishing.He advises you drink a lot of water to keep yourself hydrated and eat fatty foods that will help you keep warm and use the washroom.Apply Vaseline to your face and wear sunglasses to keep your eyes safe from UV rays.Most importantly Herbert stresses it’s worth the money for good quality underwear and socks and equally important to keep the underwear dry.If there is moisture it could cause the body to cool faster.If you are going to venture onto a lake, Montreal self-pro-claimed “fishing maniac” Marc Poirier has compiled a list of useful tips on his blog titled “Walleye Fishing”, marc.poirier.com.-Wear a personal flotation device.-Don’t fish alone and give someone your itinerary.________________ -Test the ice in front of you record file photos with an ice spud or an auger -Be very wary of river ice; current makes ice thickness vary quite a bit.-Snow can insulate ice from freezing and hide weak points, be wary.-Slush indicates decaying ice.-Always carry a nylon rope and a few large nails.They can provide the grip you need in case you fall through the ice and can’t grab on to the edge.Face the direction you came from, kick out with your legs, or use your nails to grab on, and roll off as far as you feel is necessary to be safe again, do NOT stand up immediately you will likely just fall through again.-If you see someone fall through, do not run toward them, rather extend a rope or an object that they can hold onto.Champlain Regional College Champlain - Lennoxville Pedagogical Counsellor (Education Advisor) Permanent, full-time position For full position details, and how to apply (with your presentation letter and curriculum vitae in English) before Wednesday, January 28, 2009, please visit us online at www.champlaincollege.qc.ca Champlain Regional ColleRe is an equal opportunity employer and invites candidates to signify their belonging to groups targeted l*y the Act respecting equal access to employment in public htnlies.(Champlain COUEGE-ltNNOXVIU www.champ1aincollege.qc.ca ¦ Friday, January 16, 2009 page 9 RECORD: Thieves caught, loot missing Brome-Missisquoi(RL)—Provincial police in the Brome-Missisquoi MRC, assisted by detectives from the Cowansville regional squad have arrested six individuals involved in the theft of large sum of money in Ste-Sabine last weekend.Police were called to a residence of an 82-year-old woman following the theft of a safe a few hours earlier.The investigation determined more than $150,000 in cash was taken from the safe.Among the half dozens arrests was Johanne Algier, 37, a neighbour of the victim.Also collared for the crime were Véronique Lalumière, 33, and Roland Pelletier, 36.The trio of thieves appeared at the Granby courthouse Thursday where they were arrested on changes of robbery and breaking and entering.The three others involved in the crime received money from the theft, say police.They include Samuel Racine, 24, and Pierre McGowen, 27.They were arraigned on possession of stolen goods - namely money from the safe.A 34-year-old woman may face similar charges.Despite the arrests, police have only recovered about one third of the stolen funds.Police are seeking the public’s help to help restore the rest of the octogenarian’s missing money.Information about the crime can been transmitted to police investigators at the Brome-Missisquoi detachment at 450-266-1122.Wife beater behind bars Sherbrooke(McDJ—A 28-year-old Magog man, described as jealous, possessive and violent, will spend the next two years behind bars for having physically abused his ex-wife and their children.The man, who cannot be named in order to protect the identity of his victims, carried out his violence between 2004 and September, 2007, when the woman decided she’d had enough and reported the man to Memphremagog police.The oldest child was barely seven when the violence began.The children suffered bruises and abrasions from the impact of objects thrown at them by their enraged father.Judge Conrad Chapdelaine of Quebec Superior Court cited problems experienced by the children as a result of the violence, including night terror, auto mutilation, aggressivity, and “the most serious, having to grieve for their father.” The man will also be under three years probation upon his release.Canada in the deep freeze (CWN)—A massive deep freeze kept most of Canada in its icy grip Thursday with wind chills dropping the temperature to -50 in parts of Labrador.High winds were also sweeping across Newfoundland and were being blamed for the collapse of a $7.1-million soccer centre under construction in St.John’s.In eastern Newfoundland, gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to continue Thursday.Across Labrador, blizzard and wind-chill warnings remained in effect.Remote Labrador City reported -53 C with the wind Thursday morning.School boards in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Labrador West cancelled classes because of the extreme cold.Herb Thomas, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said the extreme cold, combined with heavy winds, was out of the ordinary for Newfoundland and Labrador, and made for poor visibility across most of the province.Residents of New Brunswick, P.E.L, and Nova Scotia were also set to face another day of frigid cold.With the wind chill Thursday morning, Fredericton registered -31, Charlottetown -28, and Halifax a comparatively mild -24, with the Atlantic Ocean moderating the cold somewhat.Central Canadians were expecting more of the same.In Ottawa, the temperature was set to hover around -27 for most of the day.Toronto was a bit warmer at -18 and Montreal was at -20.The cold is expected to stay through to the end of the week.Saskatchewan andManitoba will continue their record-setting winters as well.In Winnipeg, the temperature will inch up a few degrees from Wednesday to about -32.In Regina and southeastern Saskatchewan, winds made the morning commute feel like Al C, before a thaw that will bring the mercury up to around freezing over the weekend.Albertans have been spared the worst of the cold snap, experiencing seasonal temperatures of-8 in Edmonton and -6 in Calgary Thursday morning.On the West Coast, residents can expect temperatures slightly above freezing for the next five days.Quebec unveils economic stimulus package (CWN)—Amid accusations it is not doing enough to help workers and the poor, the Quebec government unveiled its economic rescue package Wednesday.The package includes an increase in the minimum wage of 50 cents - bringing it to $9 an hour - a refundable tax credit for home renovation and improvements, payment of $1 billion in fresh capital to the government’s investment arm and an increase in infrastructure spending by $4.1 billion for 2008-2013, for a total of $41.8 billion.The announcement was made in the Quebec legislature by Finance Minister Monique Jerome-Forget.“These measures bolster our economic plan,” she told the legislature.“We are taking concrete steps to support the economy, while keeping within the state’s economic capacity." 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a.m.Holy Eucharist and Sunday School St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church Sherbrooke 256 Queen Street, Lennoxville Tel: 819-569-3100 Minister: Rev.John Barry Forsyth Organist: Anthony Davidson Sunday 10:30 a.m.Worship & Sunday School Culte en français dimanche 17h Pasteur Rev.G.Fantechi 819-566-5962 The Word of Grace Radio Broadcast P.O.Box 404 Sherbrooke Qc J1M 1Z6 Station CJMQ 88.9 FM or www.cjmq.fm Sunday 8:30 a.m.United Church of Canada Plymouth-Trinity Dufferin at Montreal, Sherbrooke 819-346-6373 E-mail: plym-trin.ucc@bellnet.ca Minister: ___ Rev.Heather A.MacDougall 4SE«ü Student Minister: Cathy Hamilton Organist: Leslie Young Sunday 10:30 a.m.Morning Worship & Sunday School Attend the Church of your Choice St.Paul’s Guild & A.C.W.meeting Eight ladies attended the January meeting of St.Paul’s Guild and A.C.W., which was held in the Parish Hall, on Friday, January 9, 2009, two days later than the regular date due to the inclement weather.The meeting was conducted by Serena Wintle, president, and was opened with prayers and a Scripture reading.Minutes of the December meeting were read and approved, also the Secretary’s annual report.The annual Treasurer’s report was also read, which had been audited and found accurate.Both annual reports were accepted as read.This showed that although our numbers are small, our activities have been consistent.In 2008, we had ten members, we held ten regular meetings, we packed ten Seafarers boxes and packed and delivered ten baskets of Christmas goodies.Three members had perfect attendance.During the year, approximately seventy-five cards were sent, including Birthday, Sympathy, Get-Well and other special occasions and local people who have been ill are remembered with gifts of treats.We held two luncheons followed by a card party, and catered to lunches following three funerals.Correspondence included Thank you notes from people who had been remembered at Christmas and on other occasions.Donations were enclosed in two which were gratefully appreciated.Seven members answered the Roll Call with payment of dues.Sister Mary Florence took the chair for the election of officers which remains the same as in the past: Honorary President - Mrs.Irene Fisher, President - Serena Wintle; Vice-president - Sandra Morrison; Secretary - Nina Rowell;.Treasurer - Sandra Morrison.Committee to remain the same.Several suggestions were made for Fund Raisers but nothing decided.January 18-25 is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.It was suggested that we attend the service in St.Raphael Roman Catholic Church on Saturday evening, January 24, at 7 p.m.St.Paul’s annual Vestry meeting will follow Church Service and pot luck lunch on Sunday, February 1.The next Guild meeting will be held on February 25, Ash Wednesday.It will be a combined meeting for February and March.The meeting will be followed by a Pot luck supper and the Ash Wednesday Service.The April meeting, Wednesday, April 1, will also be followed by a pot luck supper and the Tennebrae Service.The monthly drawing was won by Helen Taylor.A social time was enjoyed over a cup of tea and assorted goodies.Submitted by Nina Rowell Bulwer Golden Age Inverness Maxine McCrea Christmas holiday guests of Mildred and David Robinson included Scott and Linsey Lund from Collingwood, ON., Andy and Ria Popliger of Montreal and Edith Robinson of Montreal.Dale Wright of Watford, ON.spent a week over Christmas time with his parents Marion and Forrest Wright.Lloyd and Carol Wright were weekend guests at the same home.They were joined by their local family members to enjoy Christmas dinner on Dec.27 with Forrest and Marion.Christmas Eve service for the K.I.T.Pastoral Charge was celebrated at St.Andrew’s Church in Inverness led by our minister Rev.Carla Van Delen.Mark McCrea from Orleans, ON.was an overnight visitor at my home while on a business trip in the Quebec area prior to Christmas.My daughter Linda and husband J.Claude Bertrand of Gatineau came for a few days over Christmas time and on Dec.25 the rest of the family joined us for the annual Christmas “Brunch.” Kevin and Wanda Dempsey and their children Sam, Olivia and Nicolas from West Brome were New Year’s and weekend guests of Ray, Janet and Lisa Dempsey.Kristen, Kayla and Rianne Dempsey spent some time with family here during the holidays.This community was saddened to learn of the passing of Margaret Dempsey on Dec.25 at the Wales Home in Richmond.Our sympathy goes out to all of her family.Her funeral service was held in St.Andrew’s Church on Dec.29.January 12, members met at Bulwer’s Community Center.It was our first meeting of the New Year.John welcomed everyone and wished all a good and healthy New Year.Bowlers had a good game of carpet bowling.Red team were winners.Five hundred cards were played at seven tables.All enjoyed their afternoon.A thank you note was read.John Gill read a tribute to the late Sam Lake which was composed by Darlene Rogers.She’s known him for many years.Very well done.Darlene surprises us with her hidden talent and put them to work often.A job well done.Supper was melt in your mouth, Edythe and Raymond Hodge had several days of entertaining over the Christmas holidays.Their daughter and son-in-law Shirley and Syd Station came down from Mississauga on the 22nd and returned home on the 7th of January.On the 21st of December, Shirley and Syd became grandparents for the third time when their daughter Angie gave birth to a baby boy, Casey.This is the 6th great-grandchild for Edythe and Raymond.Christmas Day visitors were June and Wayne Suitor and their children, Kayla, Bryson and Ryder from Waterville, Amy McComb from Lennoxville, Shirley and roast pork, mashed potatoes, turnip, fluff beets salad and the best gravy.All were delighted.Cream puffs, tea and coffee topped of this great meal.Fifty-five very satisfied members enjoyed it.Thank you all.Door prizes: Don Aubrey, Paulette, Jean Evans, George Peasly and A1 Doherty (guess mother luck was on your side).Peggy’s homemade goodies: Eugene Naylor, Norma Gill, Floyd Kerr, Gertie Herrington, Mrs.McVetty, Grayce B.If anyone knows any member should receive a card, please call John or Alberta.See you next meeting January.God bless all take care.Margaret Vintinner Syd, Nancy Spalding and Ernie and Ben Hodge.On Boxing Day, their daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Robert Addis, from Waterville came for a visit.On the 28th, they travelled to Waterville to the home of June and Wayne where the family had gathered for their Christmas meal and gift exchange.On the 29th, they had a surprise visit from Elsie Shaugh-nessy from Colbyville.John Dawson from Sawyerville brought his sister ‘for an hour’ and they left three hours later after a fun time reminiscing.On January 4th, Ben, Karen, Blaze, Rebecka and her friend Josh payed a visit.it III’ fhma.ca Sawyerville Edythe Hodge ¦ ¦—Tin:— — RECORD Friday, January 16, 2009 page 17 Huntingville Alice Price Much earlier in the season, Joyce Stan-dish was very happy to have her three daughters spend two weeks here to be with her.While they were here, they were guests of Les and Sue Nutbrown.Margaret Wright with her little granddaughter Kate Harvey visited her mom Roberta Smith.Ivan and Edith Hazzard of Burlington, Ontario and Ada Ross of Granby spent five days with Alice Price, while here to attend the funeral of their mother and sister Phyllis Hazzard.Bob and Trudy Hazzard of Mount Hope, Ontario and Rejean and Bev and daughter Annette of Sherbrooke were also guests.John and Maggie MacDonald of Kitchener, Ontario and Bill, Kathy, Robert and Lisa Dings of Vankleek Hill, Ontario spent a few days with Les and Sue Nut-brown while here to attend the funeral of their mother and grandmother May MacDonald.Sincere sympathy goes out to all the family of Margaret Dempsey and also to the family of Sam Lake.Aaron Nutbrown spent a few days at his home here while here to attend the funeral of his aunt May.Eileen Drew, Leta Dustin, Georgie Charland, Beth Hartwell and Angie Ward played old time music for the residents of St.Paul’s Home in Bury during the Christmas season.Stephanie DeGrace of Montreal spent Christmas with her mom and called on Angie.June Alper of Montreal was an overnight guest of Alice.While here, they attended the pre-Christmas sale in Island Brook.Alice Price called on Ora Loomis.Residents at Grace Christian Home were happy to have relatives and friends join them for a Christmas turkey supper.Get well wishes go out to Mrs.Ben Smith, Vera Chute and Mildred Roarke.Charlotte Warnholtz spent Christmas in Ontario with her daughter Sharon and family, and other friends.Joel and Jessica Heath of Calgary, Alberta were here during the holidays to visit family and friends.Erin Lauzonis of Buffalo, New York is spending some time with Les, Sue and Jason Nutbrown.Donnie and Jordan MacDonald of Ottawa spent Christmas with Aunt Alice and other members of the family and wre supper guests of Gary and Helen MacDonald.Meryl Nutbrown, Lynne Anne, Sarah, Hailey and Austin spent Christmas with the Nutbrown family.Christmas guests of Alice were Willard and Lillian Wright, Mable Hoy, and Reggie Aulis.Hope everyone has a happy healthy New Year.In Memoriams PAGE, Frances - In loving memory of a wife, mother and grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away on January 17, 2008.Your heart was filled with kindness, The kindest women we ever knew.You had your little sayings That would make us laugh and smile.You picked us up when we were down And made our troubles fade away.One year has slipped by quickly But you remain with us everyday, And memories linger on.THE PAGE FAMILY PAGE, Frances: April 11, 1923 - January 17, 2008.I miss you more than words can say, I think about you night and day.It’s hard to believe that you are gone We find the time without you long.If I could see you just once more In your chair when I walk through the door, But that isn’t the way it is going to be, I'll treasure the memories inside of me.Though you are gone, you’ll always be In my heart and soul with me.I’ll remember the good times we had.You’d want us to be happy, not sad.DALE, DIANE ANGELA, BRUNO, TRINITY, CEDRIK LEISHA, KATRINA KYLIE, MARTY, JUSTICE STUBBERT, Agnes - In loving memory of a wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend who passed away January 18, 2005.In tears we saw you sinking.And watched you pass away.Our hearts were almost broken, We wanted you to stay.But when we saw you sleeping, So peaceful, free from pain.How could we wish you back with us.To suffer that again.It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God took you home.We miss you every day and you are always in our thoughts.Loving you always Forgetting you never.CEDRIC (husband) NINA & KEVIN (daughter) CURTIS & NANCY (son) MALCOLM & MARIE-HELENE (son) JEREMY, JULIETTE & LIAM (grandchildren) JANET (best friend) Death f *Hlll LADUKE, Clifton (Bozo) (1930 - 2009) -Peacefully surrounded by his family, at the CHSLD of Bedford, the 14th of January, 2009, at the age of 78, passed away Clifton Laduke, loving husband of the late Beverley Caldwell, life time resident of Stanbridge East, QC.He will be sadly missed by his children: Johanne (Chuck Bergeron), Stephen (Rolande Lagacé), Michael (Judy Derick), his 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, his sister Ilene, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-laws and many other relatives and friends.Family members will receive condolences at the: Joseph Dion Funeral Home, 215 rue Rivière, Bedford, QC.J0J 1A0 Tel: 450-248-2911 Fax: 450-248-3749 Josephdionfilsltee® bellnet.ca Sunday the 18th of January 2009, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9.Funeral service will take place Monday the 19th of January, 2009 at the St-James Anglican Church in Stanbridge East, at 2 p.m., family will receive condolences at the church at 1 p.m.In his memory donation to the Levesque Craighead Foundation would be appreciated by the family.Forms will be available at the funeral home.Obituary ELSIE DOROTHY HEATH Elsie Dorothy Heath (Roffe) died peacefully at the Grace Christian Home on December 1, 2008, where she had lived for fifteen years.Elsie was born January 24, 1910, at Calgary, Alberta, the youngest of three children.Her father was William James Palmer and her mother was Bertha Start.Her mother died when she was five months old and she was adopted by Mr.and Mrs.Richard William Roffe at a year old.The family moved east and lived in several places in the Townships.Her adopted mother died in 1925 when she was fifteen years old.Elsie worked at Paton Mills a number of years before she married Arthur Abel Heath on April 11, 1936 in Sherbrooke.Soon four children were born to them.Beverley (Albert Cairns), Arthur (Lillian), David (Lois) and Warren (Colleen).They had ten grandchildren - Ronald, Brent, Marlene, Christopher, Gary, Shane, Joel, Susan, Mark, Warren Jr., thirteen greatgrandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren.Elsie and Arthur celebrated sixty-one anniversaries together before he passed away on January 13, 1998.Elsie was predeceased by a sister, Lily Winslow and a brother Stanley Palmer and many brothers and sisters-in-law.She also leaves sis-ters-in-law Iva Thibault and Ethel Heath and a brother-in-law Doug Howes and many nieces and nephews.The funeral was held the sixth of December at the Huntingville Community Church with Pastor Ed Down and Pasrar Randy Crozier officiating.The bearers were Ron Cairns, Warren Heath Jr„ Matthew and Cameron Burns, Neil Burns and Larry Edwards.Marlene, Arthur, David and Warren Spoke about their memories of their grandmother and mother, David also sang “Find Us Faithful”.Interment was at the Eaton Cemetery.A lunch was prepared and served by the ladies of the Huntingville Church.Absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.2 Corinthians 5:8 One- 6?\ict>ccor ovf of two doeç not hav/c- s mII.And \i/ Un héritage à partager LEAVE A LEGACY"’ www.legacy-qucbec.org I 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wives and he’s tired of covering for him.Tim asked me not to mention this to Derek or the other woman, because they will deny it.He suggested instead that I follow Derek on the weekend and find out for myself.1 tried that, with no result.So, do I confront Derek or keep up this detective game?I’m not too happy playing the adoring, accommodating wife if this is true.— No Name in Wisconsin The General U.C.W.of the Lennoxville United Church met recently in the Memorial Room with the President, Jennifer Edwards in the chair.She welcomed us and together we repeated our purpose followed by some Food for Thought based on a Christmas theme.She also thanked everyone for our work on our many projects.The proposed agenda was accepted by all.The minutes of the September meeting were read and approved.From the minutes our MacMillan Cookie Dough project was again successful.The Christmas Bazaar held in November was also a successful event.Our treasurer gave her financial report and all outstanding bills are to be paid.This includes our allocation to the Mission and Service Fund.Several more cook books have been sold and are still available.Copies of the December Happenings were passed around for members to share and read.From our portfolio reports: The Stew- Dear Wisconsin: Tim may still hold a grudge against Derek and therefore have an ulterior motive to hurt him.Has your husband or this other woman given you any reason to be suspicious?If not, can you put your doubts behind you?Otherwise, you need to discuss your worries with Derek and give him the opportunity to assuage your fears or confirm your suspicions.(Don’t drag Tim’s name into it.) If, after speaking to Derek, you still aren’t sure, ask him to come with you for marriage counseling so you can tackle your concerns together.Dear Annie: I’ve been married to “Ken” for five years.The last two, he has changed.He tells me the same things over and over, and asks the same questions again and again.When we have the grandkids, he must ask me a dozen times or more what time the kids need to be at school.ards are looking for some new members; 19 poinsettias have been donated by the congregation for the church at Christmas: also two beautiful wreaths were purchased for the front doors.For the Christian Education - calendars were sold.Publicity convenor reported that reports had been sent to Happenings, The Record, and the church’s newsletter “The Spirit.” Unit 5 reported they had served tea at the Wales Home in early November; catered to a member’s funeral; had decorated the church for Thanksgiving; worked and contributed to the Bazaar and Cookie Dough project.Shut-ins of the congregation were remembered with plants and Christmas stockings.Unit 5’s Christmas dinner will be held at Sebby’s Restaurant.Unit 6 reported their fall garage and rummage sale in October was very successful.Like other units they contributed greatly to the two general projects.They decorated the church for Christmas and used some of the decora- He has also developed a terrible temper.He yells at me for no reason and with contempt in his voice, like the time the battery in the smoke detector started beeping and he shouted that it was all my fault.There is no reasoning with him.1 sent a note to his physician asking him to do some testing, but the doctor didn’t even bring up the subject at his annual physical and Ken has already said he won’t take any medicine.Ken is still sharp on a lot of things, but the stress is too much for me.I don’t know this man anymore and he makes me nervous.Please help.— Indiana Dear Indiana: An extreme change in behavior can indicate a serious medical problem, perhaps early dementia or a neurological abnormality.It’s possible the doctor did speak to Ken, but Ken didn’t want you to know and the doctor is not at liberty to discuss it.Tell Ken you tions from the Bazaar.Their Christmas dinner will be held at Scores Restaurant.The date and suggested theme for 2009’s Bazaar were chosen for November 21, 2009.The theme will be based around “Santa.” The refrigerator schedule was given out, each unit taking a three month term.The executive for 2009 will remain the same.We will meet again the end of January.Our president, Jennifer Edwards, wished us all greetings of the season and the meeting was adjourned by Jean Parnell.Respectfully submitted, Esther Bassett Publicity convenor Lennoxville United Church Women — The Record would like to apologize to the Lennoxville U.C.W.for this being published so late.love him and are worried about his health.Offer to go with him to talk to the doctor.You also should get some counseling, with or without Ken, so you can find ways to deal with the stress.Dear Annie: As a recovering alcoholic, I know many people do not know how to deal with those in recovery.I’d like to make some suggestions.Please do not hesitate to invite a recovering person to an event where alcohol is served.If the recovering person feels uncomfortable attending, he or she will say so.If you have alcohol in your homes, don’t hide it.You may think you are doing that person a favor, but many in recovery feel this is a sign they cannot be trusted.Ask your friend how he or she is doing, but don’t constantly bring up the subject of drinking.We are not defined by our disease.— Trying To Help Dear Ttying: This is good advice, but some recovering alcoholics may find an abundance of free liquor quite stressful.We hope they are willing to say so.Dear Annie: I am 24 years old, and I am trying to get my Social Security card so I can get a job.I have been in foster care most of my life and have no contact with my family.Therefore, I am not sure what hospital I was born in and can’t get a birth certificate.I went to my school and the group home, and they say they no longer have my records.Can you steer me in the right direction?— Lost in New York Dear Lost: We contacted Kia Green at the Social Security Administration.She said you should call or visit the Bureau of Vital Statistics in the state where you were born to obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate.You don’t need to know the name of the hospital.You can then complete an application for a Social Security card, which requires proof of U.S.citizenship (or immigrant status and work eligibility), age and identity.For more information, call 1-800-772-1213.Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.Lennoxville U.C.W.December meeting Annie’s Mailbox Bury Women’s Institute meeting On the regular date for the December meeting, members of the Bury W.I.treated themselves to dinner out, this was followed by their Christmas meeting at the home of Serena Wintle in Birchton.As December is the month when annual reports are read, the following is a synopsis of the Publicity and Awareness report, which covers the activities of this branch.The following are the mottoes used: (1) Laugh often, long and loud.Laugh until you gasp for breath.(2) Surround yourself with what you love, whether it is family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever.Your home is your refuge.(3) Do good.The best portion of person’s life is the little, daily, un-remem-bered acts of kindness and love.(4) Tell the people that you love, that you love them, at every opportunity.The roll calls were: (1) Bring in a stamped card (get-well, sympathy, etc.).(2) Bring non perishable foods for AGRHS food baskets.(3) Bring in something suitable for the TEscale Women’s Centre.(4) Bring in extra vegetables from your garden, jams or jellies, or something tasty for St.Paul’s Rest Home.(5) Tell about something nice that someone did for you and bring ideas for next year’s programme.One month, members were invited to the Bury Municipal Library.They were introduced to the facilities of the library, and to the three computers on high speed internet that are available to the public.In October , a report was given on Greg Mortenson and the work he is doing in Pakistan and Afghanistan building schools.A magazine featuring Greg’s work was circulated and his book, “Three Cups of Tea”, was recommended.In the Spring, a Chicken Pie luncheon and card party were held to raise money for the County Bursary fund, also a Craft/Flea Market was hosted, with members serving a lunch of soup, sandwiches, doughnuts and beverages, the proceeds for the benefit of the Bury W.I.At Easter, sick and shut-ins were remembered with gifts.At the visitors’ meeting in September, a Penny Fair was enjoyed.Two bursaries of $200.00 each were presented to deserving students from Compton County.Money was given for a Hallowe’en dinner to the students at Pope Memorial School.W.I.members provided homemade cookies for the dessert.Public Speaking was sponsored and judged at PMES.Also gave money towards the prizes and for school pins for graduates.Christmas cards were sent to Sick and Shut-ins.Although the membership of the Bury Women’s Institute is now very small, they are to be commended for their efforts in upholding the motto of the Women’s Institute, which is, “FOR HOME AND COUNTRY”.Another note of interest for the Bury Women’s Institute is that January 2009 marks their 90th ANNIVERSARY.Submitted by Nina Rowell ¦ - ¦ ii — Tl IK — ¦ RECORD Friday, January 16, 2009 page 19 CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present Each letter in the cipher stands for another Today's clue: H equals D “AFGJMTF SF TWZMNH JNSJRT VFTYFGE ZEWFV KJEOZKJ NDEDFT, D WJXF JNSJRT EVDFH EZ YNJR EWFL SDEW HDIKDER.” - VDGJVHZ PREVIOUS SOLUTION — “I am always doing that which I can not 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