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75 CENTS + TAXES See inside RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 ——«—— - PM#0(MW07682 Tuesday, March 31, 2009 COREY BELL AM W A Sherbrooke îvier Leblanc is one of the Eastern Townships Learning Centre students selling hemp bracelets this week.Find out why.PAGE 5 He says, SHE SAYS."People who risk their lives for others deserve the right equipment to do the job.” -Yvon Vallieres (THE RECORD, MARCH 30TH) courthouse security guards were dressed flashy instead of in uniform yesterday as a pressure tactic.The guards, who are fighting for an increase in salary and other items, say their pays are 30 per cent lower than counterparts across the province.ETSB denies all requests for exemptions By Sarah Rogers Sherbrooke The province’s contentious ethics and religious culture course will return to the public eye in the Eastern Townships when the course’s compulsory nature will be challenged in Quebec Superior Court this May.A Drummondville-area couple is challenging a local school’s refusal to exempt their children from the course, arguing its content put their family’s Christian faith at risk.The CLE (Coalition pour la liberté en education), a provincial movement striving to see the new curriculum made optional, is backing the case.In the Townships, sociologist and active CLE member Gary Caldwell is calling it a “test case” for Quebec parents.“The government has decided that no one will get exemptions," Caldwell said.“If we’re successful, we’re hopeful people can get exemptions.” The Coalition regroups mainly Christian denominations, Caldwell said, and may soon include Muslim groups who believe it is the parents duty to decide how their particular beliefs should be taught to their own children.SEE ETHICS PAGE 3 120 plates of pork sold to support local Legion DAVID ANDERSON Carole Darling (in no order), Joan Sails, Debbie St-Pierre, Tammy Darling, Tina Coulombe, Edith St-Pierre, and Johnny St-Pierre seemed to enjoy every minute spent in the kitchen over the weekend.For more on the Shefford Legion's BBQJundraiser, see page 4.Vandals caught white-handed > mm ÊÊ WêêêsêêKIM ****»»«» Lennoxville (CP) — Four Bishop’s students allegedly turned graffiti artists early yesterday morning and were caught red-handed defacing the train bridge adjacent to the College Street bridge in Lennoxville.“We caught them around 2:30 this morning,” said Sherbrooke police spokesperson Martin Carrier.“A patrol car was passing by and he saw them painting one letter each and the year on the railroad bridge.Two of them had paint on their hands.It’s rare that we can arrest them on the scene like that.” According to Carrier, the officers called for backup and the students were arrested without incident.The vandals, between the ages of 18 and 20, were later released on a promise to appear in court and face criminal charges of mischief.The vandals may be facing more than criminal charges, as the University strictly enforces a code of conduct, on and off campus.“Students sign a code of conduct,” said BU Director of University Advancement David McBride yesterday, who was advised of the incident by The Record.“If they have AL BARBER gone out and done something in the community like this then they will be dealt with in accordance with the code of conduct." Student Representative Council President Mark Lawson, also unaware of the vandalism yesterday morning, says events like this do damage to more than just the bridge.“We are trying to be good neighbours,” said Lawson.“It’s sad when there are incidents like this, but they are isolated and things have definitely been better than they were in the past.” page 2 Tuesday, March 31, 2009 RECORD £ l The Doctor Game By M.D.W.Gifford How many women will have their breasts examined this year?I don’t know the exact figure but it will be in the millions.But how many men will have their testicles examined during 2009?Again, I don’t know the exact number but it will be miniscule compared to that of the fairer sex.Is this sexual discrimination?If so, we need a class action lawsuit to protect men’s rights or, more to the point, our testicles.But more important, an increase in TSE (testicular self examination) would increase the survival rate of testicular malignancy.Testicular cancer is the number one malignancy in young males.Worldwide there are 48,500 males diagnosed with this disease and 9,000 will die of it.This is a tragedy because early detection and treatment make a huge difference in the outcome of this malady.We don’t know what triggers testicular cancer.But males at greatest risk are those between the ages of 15 to 35.Risk is increased if the testicle has failed to descend into the scrotum or one testicle is significantly smaller than the other, or if there’s a family history of this disease.But this malignancy is rarely seen in black men.A myth exists that being kicked in the groin during sports triggers testicular cancer.But there is no evidence this is Four-year-old Simone Ruff of Stanstead has given The Record this masterpieces depicting your weather forecast.If you would like to depict the Townships weather via a drawing, send them to 1195 Galt East, Sherbrooke, Qc,]lG 1Y7.Don't forget your name, age and address.Weather Today: A mix of sun and cloud.Clearing in the afternoon.High 6.UV index 5 or moderate.Tonight: A few clouds.Low minus 5.Wednesday: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers.High 8.Thursday: A mix of sun and cloud.Low plus 2.High 13.Friday: Periods of rain.Low zero.High 14.true.More likely, the resulting soreness causes men to examine the scrotal area and then discover the cancer.Like cancer of the breast early testicular malignancy has no symptoms.This may be the case even when cancer has totally replaced the testicle.But as the malignancy develops men may complain of weight or a pulling sensation in the scrotal area.Pain may also occur when the cancer bleeds into the scrotal area or there’s a blockage of blood to the testicle.The most common type of testicular cancer is called seminoma.This accounts for about 50 percent of cases.It spreads slowly and is easy to cure by surgery if diagnosed early.Slow growing seminomas also respond well to radiation if they have metastasized to lymph nodes.Testicular cancer is almost always confined to one testicle.And there’s less than a five percent chance a new tumour will develop in the other testicle.Today, tens of millions of dollars are The Highwaymen of Golden Bay In the year 1905, the Orford Mountain Railroad (O.M.R.) was in the process of expanding its service from the village of Kingsbury to Greenlay, across from Windsor Mills.Prior to this expansion, O.M.R.offered rail service from Eastman via North Stukley, Lawer-enceville, Valcourt, and Racine ending in Kingsbury.This tale of confrontation was told to me by my Uncle, Mr.Vernal Lytle.His father was an executive with O.M.R.and was referred to as Superintendent Lytle.As the construction of the new rail line progressed; it soon reached the point where it must turn southward along the St.Francis river.That area was indicated on the map as “Golden Bay.” Today, highway #55 south crosses the old railroad bed at this exact location.Immigrants from Italy were the main source of labor during the construction period.On this particular day, my Uncle and his father were carrying the payroll for spent trying to persuade women to examine their breasts regularly and have annual mammograms.A pittance is spent trying to alert males to testicular cancer.I don’t see this changing.So men are on their own and must examine their testicles just as women examine their breasts, or they’ll miss an early malignancy.Luckily for men, lumps in the testicles are easier to detect than those in the breasts.So how does a normal testicle feel?It should be as smooth and firm as a hard-boiled egg without its shell.Besides, almost all of the testicle can be gently examined through the thin scrotal skin.Like women, the prime time for men to examine testicles is while taking a warm shower.By gently picking up each testicle between the thumb and fingers the surface can be explored for lumps.But here’s an important point to remember since most men have little or no the workers in a horse drawn buggy down the dirt road near where the crossing was situated.Suddenly, two masked men emerged from the brush at the side of the road armed with rifles and demanded the briefcase of money.Superintendent Lytle and my Uncle immediately jumped from the buggy and ran in opposite directions.Bullets tore through the trees above their heads, but my Uncle Vernal was not hit.He always smiled as he related this story to me; because he finally reached a farmhouse and asked the lady of the house if she could lend him a rifle.When she inquired why he needed a rifle he replied: “I want to shoot a couple of fellows who may have killed my father.” The lady gave him a gun and he returned to the scene of the attempted robbery.His father was not injured and they located the frightened horse and buggy.The money was still in the briefcase carried by Superintendent Lytle and the perpetrators of this crime were never found.My Uncle Vern, as I called him, was a telegraph operator on the Orford Mountain Railroad and later for the Canadian Pacific Railways in Montreal.knowledge of their anatomy.The testicle has two parts, the testicle and the epididymis.The epididymis (which accumulates sperm and carries it to the outside) is situated at the rear of the testicle and lumps are quite common in this structure.They may be the size of a pea and normally of little importance.But, to be sure, always report any lump or irregularity to your doctor.Then ultrasound and others tests can be carried out.Treatment of testicular cancer depends on whether it’s an early or late diagnosis.For early malignancies the testicle is removed with excellent cure rates.But more advanced cancers require a combination of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.Men may be the stronger sex physically, but a diagnosis of testicular cancer is psychologically devastating to young men.So all the more need for testicular self-examination every month as it is highly unlikely anyone else is going to do this for them.Olympic torch bearing hopefuls must apply now Sherbrooke (McD) — The city of Sherbrooke is reminding those who would like be torch bearers for the Olympic flame on its cross-Canada tour prior to the opening of next year’s Vancouver Winter Olympics that they should remit their applications as soon as possible.Torch-bearers must be between the ages of 13 and 30 on October 30th and be prepared to run with the flame for 300 metres.Successful applicants will be chosen by lot and the city points out that the more applicants from Sherbrooke that there are, the more likely someone from this area will be chosen.Those wishing to partake in the contest can apply through the websites of the two official sponsors at: www.carrythetorch.com (RBC) or www.icoke.ca (Coca-Cola) by the end of May.Over my Shoulder GA.Irwin Ben by Daniel Shelton NO-BUT T WElu, US MR.HATLEY?j bl' I f ASAIN?.ITS FOR THEM.HELL 0.TONY- -YOU / 1 GAVE YOU NOT FOR ME BUSY?7 A HAIRCUT —Tp/l OUST A FEW Ÿ, - x \ LAYS AGO =RECORD: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 page 3 Border Blazers head to the Provincials portation and hotel rooms quickly, before we have to leave on Thursday afternoon for Val d’Or.I was talking to a lady from Lennoxville yesterday who said that she would be glad to give a donation, realizing that these kids would be representing not only Stanstead but the entire Estrie region.” Head Coach Scott Coates reminisced about the young team’s year gone by.He said that the offensive line has been very strong with Stanstead’s Hunter Haskell and Jacob Lessard, as well as Ayer’s Cliffs Bryer Smith.The two biggest wins for the team at the Regional level last weekend saw scores of 9-0 and 7-3 and a nail-biting match against Magog which finished in a 3-2 overtime win for the Blazers., , , Coates went on to say that 1 he Border Blazers have earned the Regional Champion title and they are now off counting the playoffs, both \ PHOTO COURTESY OF BORDER BLAZERS to Val d’Or for the Provincials.By Nancy Nourse Record correspondent STANSTEAD The buzz around Stanstead is the success of the Atom B’ Border Blazers, a group of 9 and 10 year old local kids who not only won thier own league title, but also played thier way to representing the Estrie region in the Provincial Finals this week.The road to the Provincials, which will be held April 3rd to the 5th in Val d’Or, was no easy route for these kids.They had to win two tournaments (Magog and Lambton) to make it to the finals, which were held in Coaticook.The team then won their own league championship, held in East Angus March 20th to the 22nd, Then it was on to the Regionals, and they won that too.“I don’t know who is more excited, the parents or the kids,” commented proud Mom Laurie Smith Fau-teux.“We are so proud of all the kids.Now it is crunch time for the parents.we need to raise funds for trans- ethics: Since the ethics and religious culture course was introduced to Quebec classrooms in September 2008, some 1,500 parents across the province have requested exemptions.Those exemptions are based on Article 222 of the Education Act, which excuses students from certain curriculum requirements for humanitarian reasons.The Eastern Townships School Board saw just over a dozen requests for exemptions in the fall of 2008, all of which were denied by the board.Of the dozen or so that requested the exemptions, said board spokeswoman Sharon Priest, about half have pulled their students from the class.“Since this is a.compulsory course our position has not changed and we are not granting exemptions,” said Priest.“Reports from our schools are that teachers and students seem to be enjoying the course and are positive about the program.” As the course is new, Priest said the board has not determined how to deal with students that have missed out on the mandatory course.The new curriculum, which replaced the Moral and Religious Education course previously offered in Quebec schools, was intended to teach a broader approach to the Christian heritage of Quebec and its growing religious groups.While the course drew criticism from many groups upon its introduction, local schools are reporting the new curriculum to be mostly well-received among both parents and students.At Alexander Galt Regional High School, viceprincipal Louise Retchless says the she hasn’t heard any concerns voiced about the course, which is currently taught to Level 4 students in French.It will be introduced to Level 5 students in English starting in September 2009.“Up until now, we’ve had no problems with it,” Retchless told The Record.“But it usually takes between three and five years to really have the whole program in place.“It’s a continual area of growth.” At the elementary level, where the course can be taught in cycles 1, 2 and 3, Cookshire Elementary School principal Claire Beaubien reports success, so far.“(New curriculum) always gets better with time,” Beautien said.“It’s the same with the ethics and religious culture course.” A private Catholic high school in Montreal, Loyola High School, has also begun a court challeng to exempt its entire student population from the course, arguing that Quebec’s ministry of education has not allowed it to teach what it deems an equivalent ethics and religion course appropriate to its students’ faith.The Quebec Superior Court case will be heard in Drummondville May 11th to 13th.On April 25th, CLE is holding a march in Drummondville to draw attention to the case.Visit http://coalition-cle.org for more information.Lake Megantic team (2009 League Season Champion), also part of Orford (St.Francis District) League in Val d’Or this weekend.In all, the home team has celebrated 4 championship banners this season.Members of the Atom ‘B’ Border Hockey team include Mitchel Ganyaw, Zach Fauteux, Jordan Keefe, Hunter Haskell, Katia Vachon, Shayla Coates, Bryer Smith, Brooke Morley, Remi Galvin Wagner, Jacob Lessard and goalie Chad Dubois.Assistant coaches are Marlene Colby and Richard Wagner.To pledge a donation call Erin Holmes at 819-674-3746 or Scott Coates at 819-838-4454.Blaze claims business regional and league, the Atom ‘B’ Border Blazers had a very successful season, including winning 6 really “do or die” matches.The coach says he can relate to his young players.“I grew up in Sherbrooke and played hockey as a kid, but what struck me about this Border League is the fact that it is representative of kids from both countries, working together with terrific support from family members and local businesses,” he stated.“Never before have so many grandmothers been seen in one arena as last weekend.Not to mention other family members.But it is really the looks on the kids faces that is so priceless to me.To give it their all and be able to say they won.” This appears to be the first time in over 30 years that a team from the Border Minor Hockey League has made it to the Provincials.The first game on Friday night will see this Estrie team facing off with the regional champions from the Mauricie region.One interesting point to note is that the Border Blazers will once again be meeting the DAVID ANDERSON Eastman QS) — The Sûreté du Québec opened an investigation into the fire that completely destroyed a factory of mobile homes in Eastman during the early hours yesterday morning.Around 12:20 a.m., flames broke out at Maisons Orford Inc.on route 112, and despite firefighters’ efforts, the small company that employed about 20 people burnt to the ground.No one was injured in the blaze.The SQ’s regional investigation offices were called to the scene to determine the origins of the fire.For the moment, police are characterizing the fire as suspicious.Louis-Philippe Ruel, spokesperson for the SQ told members of the media that the wood and housebuilding materials helped keep the flames ablaze.The small Eastman business, visible to drivers along Autoroute 10, opened its doors 15 years ago, and in 2007, was purchased by the Anctil family from Saint-Denis-de-Brompton.Individual - Couple - Family Counselling Lies Ouwerkerk M.Ed., MET (819) 842-3179 North Hatley, QC Interpersonal Conflicts Marital Issues Separation/Divorce Step families Loss/Bereavement Depression/Anxiety Stress Management Eating Concerns Confidence Building RECORD Yves Robert Advertising Consultant Sherbrooke - Magog - Stanstead Tel.: 819-569-9525 • 800463-9525 L- Jk .email: production@sherbrookerecoid.com * page 4 Tuesday, March 31, 2009 ! — THE — RECORD Traffic slowdowns for Hydro Sherbrooke (McD) — Hydro-Quebec is advising citizens that overhead line repairs will be conducted tomorrow on Highway 55 near Omerville.This work will necessitate temporary slowdowns or sporadic interruptions of traffic flow throughout the day.Drivers are advised to proceed cautiously and to obey traffic signals.Suspect sought Sherbrooke (McD) — Sherbrooke police are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect in a robbery.At approximately 11:00 p.m.on February 15th, a man walked into the dépanneur at 851 Terrill and asked for a package of cigarettes.Upon obtaining the smokes, he then demanded all the money in the cash drawer.The suspect is described as a white male, between 35 and 40 years of age.He has reddish hair, is about 5’10” tall and weighs about 70 lbs.At the time of the incident he was wearing a black hoodie with pockets at the front.Anyone with any information should contact Det.Nathalie Lessard of the Sherbrooke police at 819-821-5555.Mystery poison affects 13 people from Austin Austin (McD)—Thirteen people were evacuated from a house in Austin and brought to the CHUS yesterday after coming down with what appears to be some kind of poisoning.Doctors, however, were unable to determine the cause of the outbreak but state that none of the victims’ lives are in danger.PUBLIC PORTRAITS Over the river and through the woods.* - ¦ Sfjg .2.' ; MY NAME IS KELLY HUDSON AND I LIVE IN RICHMOND.I AM 20-YEARS-OLD AND I HAVE ENJOYED PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS.THIS PHOTO WAS TAKEN ON THE 7TH OF MARCH.Thank you for the submission Kelly.You don’t have to be a professional to snap photos of the Townships and The Record invites you to share your snap shots of landscapings, buildings and anything else with others.Email your Kodak moments to jyoung@sherbrookerecord.com or send them in the mail to 1195 Galt E, Sherbrooke, Qc,JlH 5L6.A different photo taken by Townshippers will be printed daily.Eight children and five adults were inflicted with the same symptoms: vomiting, dizziness and drowsiness, yet doctors could find no source for the outbreak.Firefighters have cordoned off the house on Hopps Road and succeeded in ruling out carbon monoxide as the source.As the house has been cordoned off, the hospital has contacted the Red Cross for assistance in finding lodging for those who have been released from the hospital.As of yesterday afternoon, a few of the victims remain in hospital for observation.Affairs of the heart land two in court Sherbrooke (McD) — Two men are behind bars following an altercation involving an affair of the heart.“An individual ran into his ex-wife in the company of another man,” explained Lt.Steve McConnell of the Sherbrooke police.“He did’t like that, so he called his ex-brother-in-law.Together, they made threats against the woman and her new boyfriend.A scuffle ensued and police were obliged to intervene and break up the two individuals, the ex and his former brother-in-law.For police, McConnell said, the most surprising thing was the fact the the men were of Turkish origin.“It's very rare for us to have to get involved in domestic disputes and love triangles involving people from another nationality.” The two men are expected to appear in Sherbrooke court this week to face several charges, including breach of conditions.Did you know?(CP)— What does an anti-gravity suit, a zipper, newsprint, plexiglass, the electric range, the television camera and system all have in common?They are just some of the more than one million inventions 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You know it’s a good morning when you wake up with everything you need.Call today for doorstep delivery tomorrow morning.-¦THE»' RECORD 819-569-9528 • 450-242-1188 • 1-800-463-9525 e-mail: accountihg@vjdeotron.ca .'¦A-f''-"' Big bucks for veterans Waterloo (DA) — Shefford’s Royal Canadian Legion branch #77 raised big bucks over the weekend, $2,129 to be precise, which will go to supporting the Legion, local veterans, its members and community.The barbecue and dance served 120 plates of pork, prepared by Fulford’s Peter Kirby and Larry Norton and auctioned off 87 silent auction items.Organizer Carole Darling said the event, which took two months of planning, demanded the selfless dedication of many.“Thanks to all the Legion members and volunteers, without their help it would not have been possible.” Desserts were prepared by Ladies Auxiliary members Pat Cote and Lucille Aitken and music and song was donated by local country favourite Gary Darling.Legion Presdient Doug Ashleigh thanked Darling, the kitchen volunteers, and all those who made donations towards the event.ALL PHOTOS BY DAVID ANDERSON Johnny St-Pierre made sure that no one was without a hot potato.Deadline extension The what and how in mental health ¦¦ ¦ 4re Mental Health Commission of Canada invites com- I ments on the draft “Toward Recovery & Well-Being: A Framework For A Mental Health Strategy For Canada.” The draft document and questionnaire can be found at www.mentalhealthcommission.ca.For those who do not have access to the internet, the paper version of the draft and questionnaire is available from Mental Health Estrie at 819-565-3777.The deadline has been extended to April 19 due to the high volume of responses received in March.Please take the time to consider this, you can make a difference.-Submitted by Mental Health Estrie : » nu: —!¦ RECORD Tuesday, March 31, 2009 page 5 Assembly speaker hopes to change role of members By Stephen McDougall Asbestos n ' jhe province’s 125 members of ’the legislature in Quebec City need to have more responsibili-J*.ties and public visibility, according to the assembly speaker Yvon Vallieres.“Most people don’t know what the members do other than occasionally see them during question period,” said Vallieres, during a stop in Asbestos last Friday.“They need more public exposure and not be seen only as party members who do their party’s bidding.” Now the oldest member of the legislature with 30 years of experience, Vallieres has spent the last two decades studying various parliamentary systems in the world and wants some changes made to Quebec’s system starting this year.“We are exploring different suggestions made by members and outsiders on how to make the members who are not part of the cabinet more useful.We hope to make it part of a parliamentary reform package.” Some options Vallieres is exploring include: -Time during the legislature for member speeches or declarations on various public issues.-More use of the internet to allow members to reach out and encourage more public participation in political decisions.-Change the legislature schedule so that it begins earlier in the fall and the winter and provides more time to member activities.-Allow more members to ask questions and debate issues during question period.Vallieres admits question period changes will be one of the more contentious issues to tackle.“As it stands now, the question period is more of a spectacle where political points are made rather than a real debate of the issues of the day,” said Vallieres.“The parties and their members will not want to give that up.But at the same time, it can easily turn people off the political process and makes them more cynical.They wonder why they pay so much in taxes and see so little that is constructive.” One thorny issue that Vallieres is hesitant to touch but admits needs to be discussed is a code of ethics for the members.“If people don’t trust their legislature members, then all this effort is is vain,” he said.“But this would take a lot of effort because all the members would have to be part of a new code.And if they do not believe it is needed, then they will not apply themselves to it.” One question he admits should be debated is the status of members who are convicted of criminal violations and still sit in the legislature.Under the present rules, a member who is convicted of a criminal code violation can still retain a legislature seat if he or she is sent to prison for less than two years.A prison sentence of less than two years means the member would spend the time in a provincial jail rather than a federal one often situated outside the province.The most recent case was that of former Parti Québécois member Gilles Grégoire, who spent time at the Or-sainville prison near Quebec City in the mid-1980s after being convicted of sexually assaulting underage prostitutes.Although shunned by his own party, Grégoire was able to retain his Frontenac riding seat while he was in prison.Presently, the PQmember for the rid-ing of Drummond, Yves-Francois Blanchet, is facing a drunk driving charge and could obtain a criminal record if convicted.But because he faces no prison time, his seat in the legislature is still assured.“It can be difficult for the public to have faith in members who pass laws in this province, yet still break some of them,” admited Vallieres.“But only the members can decide if such rules have to be changed.” Hemp and Man found dead of natural causes Sawyerville (CP) — 40-year-old Brian French was found dead in his Sawyerville home Sunday afternoon.Despite initial speculation of an accidental cold medication overdose, police believe French’s death was due to natural causes.The file has been closed, according to Sûreté du Quebec spokesman Louis-Philippe Ruel.Magog man arrested for child pornography Magog (McD) — Memphremagog police have arrested a 61-year-old man on charges of possession of child pornography.The man’s computer and peripherals have been seized and allegedly found to contain illegal images and video.The man, who has not been identified, will be called before the courts within the next couple of weeks.What the.?Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time.Some criminals leave no clues: others have no clue.Jerome Marquis Blanchett, 19, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, figured that the men’s room of a busy convention centre would be a good place to score some extra cash, so he went in and pointed a gun at the face of the first guy to come out of a stall.John Com-paretto, immediately handed over his wallet and his cell phone, but when the perpetrator fled the scene, he was surprised to find himself being chased by the victim and several others who were among the 300 narcs attending the police officers’ convention being held there.The mob caught up with buddy just as he was trying to get into a taxi and arrested him.When asked to comment on how unbelievably idiotic he is.Marquis responded: “I’m smooth, man.” Don’t be telling that to your new jailhouse acquaintances, Jerome.(McD) hoops for Learning Center thing like this is a lot of work and for people to put that kind of effort into something is amazing, and really makes a difference.” The Center, located at Alexander Galt, is a unique learning experience designed specifically for youth who demand a modified learning experience from additional one on one support to autism.The Bishop’s Sports Complex event, which costs $2 entry, is not only beneficial in providing opportunities for the students, it is also beneficial, according to Center teacher Manon Lessard, in many other ways.“Michael’s mother (Joan Sangster) came to school and showed the children how to make bracelets made out of hemp with purple beads,” she stated.“Around 15 students made the bracelets and they will sell them to raise money.They’re learning entrepreneurship.” Students will be selling the bracelets until Thursday from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.at a table outside the BU Bookstore, and according to student Marc-Olivier Leblanc making the bracelets taught him a lot.“I learned to be patient and help others,” he stated with a hemp creation in his hand.“It was fun to do at home too.” Individuals who purchase a $3 hemp creation get into the fundraiser Thursday night free, as long as they are wearing thier purchase.The four seven and a half minute quarters begin at 7 p.m.and Sangster encourages many to attend for the well being of local students.“I’m a firm supporter of the Learning Center,” he concludes.“It’s the only one of its kind East of Montreal for Anglophones.It's incredible.We lived in BC.To come here was an easy transition in terms of education.These are dedicated individuals.If it wasn’t for the Learning Center I don’t know what would happen to some of these student mm mmm j JEN YOUNG Michael Sangster (in no order), Mason Roy McCutcheon, Marc-Olivier Leblanc, Sherley Francius, Jean-Sebastien Acke-heriveux, Drew Gibson, Lara Douillard-Webster, and Aliceka Acke-heriveux stand with Learning Center Principal Velma Sutherland and teacher Manon Lessard, all wearing their hemp bracelets on sale now.By Jen Young Lennoxville ¦ ¦ |his Thursday night students 1 ’from Alexander Galt to Bishop’s | University will take to the courts in a large scale Basketball Invitational to support the Eastern townships Learning Center, which organizing parent Russell Sangster says, “there is a need for.” “Everybody plays a roll in participation for this event,” says Sangster about the second annual 6:30 p.m.event.“The idea began with Joan (Sangster’s wife) last year.After Michael’s (son studying at the Center) connection with the Bishop’s Gaiters (water boy) we wanted to do something that involved the team since they had been so great with Michael.We wanted to have an event that the public would be interested in and enjoy attending to help support the Center.Originally I thought of a Winter Bowl, but after discussing it with coach Leroy Blugh we moved against it for player’s safety on the ice and snow.He suggested basketball.” Sangster, who presently has two children studying at the Center, didn’t have as much time as he would have liked to dedicate to last year’s first ever April 4th basketball event, but he says thanks to key players on the organizational side of things the pilot event was a hit.“We wanted to get the business community involved and we were so fortunate as to get the help of Bryan Carruthers.He’s a local businessman and he canvassed for us.It was just incredible what he was able to raise.BU student and player Braydon McClean organized all the players from men’s and women’s rugby to football to basketball.” With the additional support of his wife Joan, former Center principal Stuart Gear and Center teachers the event raised around $2,400.Its success demanded a repeat, one which has grown to not only support the Center’s students, but also educate and involve them.“I think it’s just fabulous,” said Learning Center principal Velma Sutherland.“We are very fortunate to have parents like Russell so we can provide opportunities for the students, like taking field trips and going on outings that they may not necessarily get.Some page 6 Tuesday, March 31, 2009 ¦—» ¦Till- ¦ » ' ' — RFrm?n Community Forum Remember when?For some reason, all these people are in a row and obviously standing up for something, but what?If you have any ideas email news-room@sherbrookerecord.com or call 819-569-6345.8 ; fe.fs|£ 2**’’ ; ' -A*:**;.Ot!s! 2" ri y BETTER OUIT^ ^OR SHOULD L 5NY, BETTER QUIT WHILE YOU're NOT TOO FAR BEHIND! __ x j y "2 < WHILE YOU'RE V.AHEAD.y\ V 17 .0^ 25 Frank And Ernest u VTv i § J £>0N'T m/n£> pçing PUNiweo N OU/ /lA/Ê THÉN — WH/1T MÉ /$ THÉ mWNTlVt WTBnTion! - -CFyr>.v£s- Grizwells RLRPciVAT, WUAT EdULP fbfSIBLY BE fAoRE DW$U5T\N6 mw 51C°W- wm> 5M°K£ ?3/7/ o r„„ 5KoUP^ WAMP 1 BNDBREflW Soup to Nuts jOW You Kncxo YooRn DTesseR DftaweRs 3t?e Full op GaRKesirs ¦?vP % GaRtAeWTS?wuaTre GaRMeNTSY &> A sooth 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it needs to be taken seriously.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) — Although you may feel you are treating others in a fair manner, you may be placed in a position where the more you give the more they seem to think they deserve: Be smart enough to trust yourself.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) — Unfortunately, companions could have a stronger influence on you than they should.If you hang out with those who waste their time and resources, chances are you’ll do the same.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Be prepared to produce what you want yourself instead of thinking life owes you a living.If you don’t look for easy outs or shortcuts, you stand a good chance of personal achievement.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - It’s up to you to treat frustrating situations philosophically if you hope to manage things in a manner that won’t disrupt your sanity.Hang loose, and keep your cool.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Should you find yourself relegated to a minor role in a joint endeavor, stand above it all and keep your wits.If you speak out in anger, it might justify your being remanded to a trivial position.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) — If possible, avoid any arrangements with friends or associates where you have to either borrow or lend something of value.An unavoidable mishap could occur.Tuesday, March 31,2009 You must leave him in the dark By Phillip Alder Comedian Fred Allen, who died in 1956, said, “A celebrity is a person who works hard all his life to become well-known, then wears dark glasses to avoid being recognized.” At the bridge table, you must try to keep your opponents in the dark about your holdings.If you were South in three no-trump, how would you plan the play after West leads the spade three and East plays the jack?You must win the first trick with your spade king, keeping West uncertain about who holds the queen.(If East had the queen and jack of spades, he would still have played the jack, the bottom of his touching cards when playing third hand high.) Then you cross to dummy with a heart and run the diamond queen.When West wins with his king, he might not know what to do.If East has the spade queen, West can continue that suit to defeat your contract.But if you have the spade queen, West must shift to the club seven, top of nothing, hoping East can win with the ace and return a spade.If West gets it right, next time play against someone less lucky! North 03-31-09 A 9 5 V A K Q J ?Q 9 8 A J 10 9 8 West East A A 10 8 3 2 A J 7 4 V 6 5 3 V 10 8 7 4 ?K 7 ?6 5 2 A 7 5 4 A A Q 2 South A K Q 6 V 9 2 ?A J 10 4 3 A K 6 3 Dealer: South Vulnerable: East-West South West North East 1 ?Pass 1V Pass 1 NT Pass 3 NT All pass Opening lead: A 3 Is there a solution to West’s predicament?Yes - a signal called the Smith Echo.On the first suit declarer plays, if third hand does not have to win the trick or give a count signal, he transmits information about the suit originally led.Here, East plays his heart four under dummy’s jack, which denies interest in spades.(If East had the spade queen, he would drop the heart 10 under dummy’s jack.) So, if using the Smith Echo, West would know how to defend.CROSSWORD ACROSS 42 New Zealand native 1 St.crosser 43 Prefix with cycle 4 Former Anaheim Stadium NFLer 44 Basic ballroom dance 9 Lawn game using lobbed missiles 47 Riddles 14 Fenway team, familiarly 53 Tiny army member 15 Gladiator’s battlefield 54 “Nothing can stop” him, in a 16 “ Gold”: Peter Fonda film 1962 doo-wop classic 17 Rock music’s Fighters 56 Ravel work immortalized in “10” 18 ’80s TV series with a talking car 59 Nostalgic song named KITT 60 “Louie Louie” singers, and this 20 Increase puzzle’s theme 22 London insurance giant 64 Miler Sebastian 23 1943 Triple Crown winner 65 Expected to land 26 Chicago hrs.66 Artist’s stand 29 Taqueria offering 67 Venomous reptile 30 Mold into a different form 68 Filmdom ogre 33 Little devil 69 Muffin Man’s lane 35 It’s a wrap 70 +, on a batt.36 England’s Charles, since 1958 DOWN 1 To be the truth 2 Kind of doll used in magical rites 3 Israelites’ departure 4 Sitting Bull’s language 5 Son of Valiant 6 Portuguese royal 7 Each one in a square is 90 degrees 8 Composer Gustav 9 Trial twelvesome 10 “Put__on it!” 11 McCarthy era paranoia 12 Golfer’s aid 13 Ukr., before 1991 19 Shopper’s bag 21 Big bang producer 24 S&L guarantor 25 Poor, as excuses go 27 Pampering resorts 28 Gymnast’s goal 48 “I wish it could be!” 31 FICA funds it 49 Hair stiffener 32 Actor Holbrook 50 Zany 34 Poker kitty 51 Melodious passage 36 Small chess piece 52 Grabs some shuteye 37 Soda in a float 55 ‘80s-’90s quarterback Bernie 38 Tax collection agcy.57 “The Grapes ofWrath” figure 39 Small point to pick 58 Web cross- reference 40 Complimentary 60 NFL scores 41 Skid row regular 61 “Say what?” 42 Boston transit inits.62 East Lansing sch.45 Eve’s first home 63 Musket suffix 46 Cleansed 1 2 3 * 5 6 7 1 9 10 11 12 13 14 ,S 16 17 " 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 42 36 37 38 39 40 41 liHiiifl43 44 45 46 I 47 481 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 1 r 65 i 66 r 68 69 A R O M A 1 M O D E L 1 1 P S I T U P U S E R S R L P O O R R 1 C H A R D N R A S T E M ¦ O H A R A ¦ A D E N U A w 1 N A R A G E F A J R H A 1 R E D B O Y L P N ¦ I N C H §§§» C A B A L O A T H ¦ S K O R T ¦ R E N O P R E O P m1 11*": D E E M 1 S K 1 G O O D S A M A R 1 T A N B A K E E P am.B E N T W A s ¦ B E L L A ¦ S U 1 T E A J I G R E A T G A J Sj B Y A R E N 1 C K Y 1 B E N J N M D S V S H E R S P A D E page 12 Tuesday, March 31, 2009 i —THE » RECORD 3** Townships' Cm RICHMOND The Richmond-Melbourne United Church, 247 Principale South, will be holding their Roast Beef Supper on Saturday, April 18 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.Admission charged.Please note that the supper is on April 18, and not April 4 as previously advertised.TOWNSHIPS We Can Act Too! Cabaret.Come out with some friends for laughs, music and information on relating to your health and social service providers! Healthy snacks, good conversation.Sherbrooke: Tuesday, March 31,1 p.m., New Horizons Adult Education Centre, 2365 Galt Street W.Tickets and information: Montérégie: 450-242-4421 (1-877-242-4421) / gc@townshippers.qc.ca.Es-trie: 819-566-5717 (1-866-566-5717) / sk@townshippers.qc.ca.Brought to you by Townshippers’ Association, your local CSSS, Sunshine Theatre Productions and writers Laura Teasdale and Doug Hooper.SHERBROOKE Sherbrooke Snowshoe Club, 1900 Prospect Street, Sherbrooke, Sugar on Snow Party being held at the Club on April 4 starting at 2 p.m.Open to all friends and family of the Sherbrooke Snowshoe Club and bring a friend.Come one, come all! There will be a small charge.RICHMOND Advance notice: Old time fiddle music with Scott Woods will be in Richmond on July 14, 2009 at Richmond Regional High School.Afternoon and evening shows.Advanced ticket sales only.For info: Phyllis 819-826-5883 or Lynn 819-876-7179.RICHMOND Bake Sale on April 10, 11 a.m.to 2 p.m., at the Dyson/Korvette building, Craig St., Richmond.Organized by Group 92 W.I.AYER'S CUFF Turkey Supper, with all of the trimmings, on Saturday, April 18 at Beulah United Church.Settings at 5 p.m.and 6:30 p.m.Reservations only, please call Wendell Cass 819-846-7180 or Dean Young 819-838-5815 for your tickets.All are welcome! LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville Girl Guides will be going door to door on April 4 to sell their yummy cookies.We will have both Chocolate Mint and Chocolate/Vanilla Sandwich cookies available.Support the Girl Guides by purchasing a box.Still same low price as last year.Cookies will also be available at Lennoxville United Church from 9 a.m.to noon.Thank you in advance for your support.STANSTEAD Italian Supper on Thursday, April 2 from 4 p.m.to 7 p.m.at Centenary United Church Hall.Sponsored by Spirit of Stanstead.To benefit the Sunnyside Elementary School Cafeteria.Homemade sauce, salad, garlic bread and dessert! FITCH BAY Card party on Saturday, April 4 at 1:30 pm in Canon Gustin Hall, Fitch Bay.All proceeds go to the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life.Great prizes and lunch served.Sponsored by the Happy Lite Weight team.LENNOXVILLE Ian Tamblyn at the Church Street Concert Series, Friday, April 3, 8 p.m., 6 Church Street, Lennoxville.LENNOXVILLE Pre-Easter (Ham) Supper at the ANAF Hut, 300 St.Francis St., Lennoxville on Saturday, April 4 at 6 p.m.One sitting only.Everyone welcome.SHERBROOKE Looking to spruce up your garden?The Ply-mouth-Trinity United Church Women are selling bulbs and seeds from Veseys.Twelve varieties of bulbs and 6 different seed packs to choose from.For more information, please contact Janet McBurney at 819-565-9716 (after 6 p.m.) or Carol Gosselin at 819-822-0246.Orders must be received by April 15.RICHMOND Ladies Auxiliary Branch #15 will hold a Flea Market and Bake Sale, including a Coffee Corner, at the Legion Hall, 235 College North, on April 4 from 9 a.m.to noon.Welcome all.RICHMOND Advance notice.Rummage and Bake Sale at Richmond-Melbourne United Church on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m.to noon.Benefit of the U.C.W.Something for everyone.NORTH HATLEY Coffee morning at the North Hatley Library, 165 Main St., on Friday, April 3 from 10 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.Bring your friends (maybe make new ones?) and have a good chat.(Strangers are a bit surprised: this is not a shhh! library).MELBOURNE RIDGE Melbourne-Richmond Pastoral Charge Easter Sunday Service, April 12, at Melbourne Ridge United Church at 10:30 a.m.We are joining together for Sunday Worship.All welcome.WARDEN A 500 card parties will be held at the I.O.O.F.Hall in Warden on Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, at 7:30 p.m.All welcome! 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