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- «THE—11 - RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Volvo, for life VOLVO 3625 du Blanc Coteau.Sherbrooke 313-563-3303 .vww.vcivosiwrbroe*# com / > CENTS + TAXES P\1#IXH000782 Thursday, July 2.3, 2009 Senior Extreme Claim League Crown.Page 10 Give it Some Gas Thetford still waiting for pipeline funding Page 3 The Algae Battle Government commits $1M to fight blue-green algae Page 3 Today’s Columnists Ross Murray dissects the dual arts of stacking and packing.Dave Ellis builds a tent.sort of Page 5 & 8 SHE SAYS.He says “If required, I am prepared and qualified to appear in court and testify to the accuracy of any findings with regard to mold.Olivia is seldom called in to testi- Ann O’Donnell, on the accuracy of Mold Dogs findings (The Record, July 22) COREY BELLAM iIMpiur - .¦¦A pjtte ip SïËÉI mm._ ZÆm .¦-.Mi ggjT The interminable stretch of cold, wet weather has not only ruined many Townshippers’ vacations, it has also ruined some of our livelihoods.In what is becoming a far-too-common practice, a farmer (above) surrounded by rutted land, burns off a hayfield as a late start and swampy conditions have virtually destroyed the early hay crop.Welcome to Camp Ghetto By Sarah Rogers Waterloo A sign hanging from Tim Lodge’s balcony reads: Camp Ghetto Leclair.It is both a sarcastic reminder and last ditch effort to get the attention of management at his Waterloo apartment complex.Lodge and some fellow tenants at the subsidized housing block are frustrated and demanding better care and maintenance of the place they call home.The habitation à loyer modique (HLM) in Waterloo at 1876 Leclair is home to 18 units, one of four subsidized housing blocks in the municipality, built in the late 1970s.But over the last five years, tenants say the living conditions in their building have worsened, to the point that hallways riddled with holes, broken windows, doors and unrepaired fixtures have become commonplace.Lodge, who has lived at 1876 for 11 years, said the apartment was relatively well cared for when he first moved in, but in recent years, maintenance work- ers can’t seem to keep us with the building’s needs.“There is no reason for it to be this bad just because we are in low income buildings,” Lodge said.“It’s just not right, we need to work together on this.” Lodge said there is no fire escape for tenants on the second and third floor of the complex, which increasingly poses a threat since tenants report of fires being lit in the apartment’s hallways.Cont’d on Page 2 V».Auberge.— Ripplecove &Spa Our lakeside terrace is now open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.Complete breakfast buffet or lunch from $18.00.Fine lakeside dining since 1945 Ayer's Cliff Tel: 819-838-4296 www.ripplecove.com page 2 Thursday, July 23, 2009 ; .¦THF, —in RECORD Local News ConTd from Page 1 The founder and former head of the complex’s tenants association is increasingly frustrated and concerned for his own health and that of his neighbours, particularly those with young children.One of them, Manon Dumoulin has lived at 1876 for the last five years.The single mother moved into a 6-room apartment with her three children that she says was unpainted, with broken fixtures and a 27-year-old carpet that was causing nosebleeds and respiratory problems in her asthmatic son.When maintenance staff did not replace the carpet after several months, Dumoulin did it herself.Two years later, her son’s nosebleeds have stopped, but she and her family continue to live on unfinished plywood floors littered with ant traps and an exposed heating element.“I have no idea why they’ve been so negligent, maybe they don’t want to bother with us,” Dumoulin told The Record.“But I work at the dollar store for minimum wage and I don’t have the time or the money to move.” In some cases, the Leclair complex appears to have become a victim of some of its more derelict renters, who disregard its upkeep more and more as the building falls further into disrepair.Many of the holes in the wall have been punched in by drunk passers-by, says tenant Lyne Royer, while the danger of fire is increased by drug addicts who live in the building.Royer sits on the board of directors that oversees the Leclair complex, as well as on the consultative residents committee.She says has brought tenants’ concerns to the table on numerous occasions.‘ “They say that their concierge doesn’t have enough time to do all the work,” Royer said.“Man- Weclome to Camp Ghetto agement should get (the people that cause the damage) to pay to repair it.” There are three caretakers who work full-time for the Waterloo HLM, and with 80 units to care for, “they do what they can,” said Huguette Ouellette, the president of the HLM’s board of directors as well as a former town councillor.“The cleaning gets done,” she said.“Most people who live in these apartments are satisfied, it’s only a small minority of people who are upset.” The vandalism and poor upkeep of the property is also the responsibility of tenants, she said, including the parents’ job to keep an eye on their children.But when asked if she herself was a tenant at the complex, Ouellette scoffed and replied, “Oh no, I have my own house.” “I haven’t really ever visited the individual apartments and I’m not on the site day to day,” she added.“But I’ve never received a complaint personally about the living conditions.” The director of the municipal housing office in Waterloo, Luc Desjean, was on holiday and unable to return The Record’s phone call yesterday.The Société d’habitation du Québec, the provincial agency responsible for Quebec’s social housing, told the Record that they haven’t received any official complaints from tenants at the Waterloo HLM.Spokeswoman Julie Berthold said that there are norms that the HLM staff must adhere to, outlined in a human resources guide.The description of a caretaker’s position notes their responsibility to ensure the building’s maintenance and care of the property’s grounds, but does not go into any further detail.It is up to municipal housing office to ensure its employees fulfill their job tasks, Berthold added.All Photos by David Anderson - ¦ ' -Mi ¦ .Jim**- A clever sign to mark the displeasure of tenants s> *»- A leaky sink goes unfixed mM :-fee.’.Holes riddle the stairwells; 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C3t Canadian darts sharpshooting champ has Townships roots Jennifer Delisle, 15 of Pointe Claire is the first Canadian Senior female singles Darts Champion from Quebec for 10 years.Shooting a perfect score ofl80, Jennifer won 1st place in the QDA Youth Dart League in Youth Canadian National championships matches in St Hyacinthe earlier this year.Winning some $500 in prizes, her team also took 2nd place in the Senior doubles finals.Jennifer is the granddaughter of Ruby Stevens, of Montreal, formerly of Denison's Mills, and Clair Horan formerly of Danville.She is the niece of Shirley Smith of Richmond Criminals Caught Red-Handed Sherbrooke - Four young Sherbrooke men saw their criminal careers get off to a rocky start Monday night as they were caught red-handed trying to rob an auto parts dealership.Police were alerted by a witness at around 11:30 and arrived in time to catch the would-be thieves in the act, The four suspects, aged 18 and 19, have no previous criminal records and have been released on their own recognizance until criminal proceedings begin.They face charges of breaking and entering, theft and possession of burglary tools.Sleeping man hit by car (CNS) A man asleep in a driveway was run over early Wednesday morning by a woman returning to her residence in Montreal North.The woman was backing into the parking lot in her residence at 12:45 a.m.when she sensed that she had hit something.When the woman got out to investigate, she left the car in neutral.It rolled back and struck her, and she sustained light injuries.The man, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries to the abdomen, was taken to hospital.Montreal Gazette : — i he ¦ RECORD Thursday, July 23, 2009 page 3 Government Invests $1 M to Battle Blue-green Algae By Corrinna Pole m; In order to protect the current and future quality of our water, Quebec’s Sustainable Development and Parks Minister, Line Beauchamp, announced that two environmental organizations have been granted financial support totalling one million dollars under the Blue-Green Algae Action Plan, 2007-2017.The provincial watershed coalition, ROBVQ (Regroupement des organisations de bassin versant du Québec) is slated to receive $890,000.The grant will facilitate the continued construction of the Prevention Plan, tackling the problem of blue-green algae in Quebec lakes.In order to assist and facilitate the plan, $110 000 has been donated to RN-CREQ (Regroupement national des conseils régionaux de l'environnement du Québec).Both organizations will work to inform various agencies about regional support and tools that are available to prevent and counter the episodes of blue-green algae."The government is continuing to take action in the fight against blue-green algae,” said Minister Beauchamp in a French language press release.“I am very pleased to announce the awarding of these subsidies to these leading partners to support, facilitate their work and enable them to be more proactive in their approach for the protection and enrichment of bodies of water.” Thetford Still Waiting for Help on Natural Gas Pipeline Project Michel Duval Advertising Consultant 819*569.9525 Fax : 819.821*3179 mduval@sherbrookerecord.com RECORD By Stephen McDougall Supporters of a $23 million natural gas pipeline project that could create hundreds of jobs and attract several industries to the Thetford area are still hoping for a re sponse from the provincial and federal governments about financial aid.“Three government ministers were contacted in early April, but there still has been no response,” said regional development officer Guy Rodrigue.“This project would be a real shot in the arm for our economy and it would not cost the governments that much money.We hope to hear from them soon.” The proposed pipeline would be built by Gaz Métropolitain from its installation in Vallée Jonction in the Beauce region to Thetford Mines, a distance of some 50 kilometres.Rodrigue said the two governments are being asked to contribute $16.7 million towards the project.“We believe this is a valid infrastructure project that has already been studied and planned out,” he said.“All we need is the money that both governments have been promising the regions to help offset the recession.We are one of those regions.” Thetford mayor Luc Berthold has argued that Thetford is the last part of Quebec not to have a natural gas pipeline installed to foster economic development.“Since the 1980’s, the federal and provincial governments have helped fi- nance the building of lines and installations in the Mauricie, Quebec City, Saguenay, Eastern Townships, Lauren-tians, Beauce and the Monteregie regions, but not ours,” he said.“We are no less deserving than other regions of Quebec.” Berthold and local businessman Claude Gosselin have not revealed which companies would set up in Thetford if the pipeline was built.Rather, they have argued the pipeline would help its present industries find an alternative source of energy to compete with oil and electricity.They have reiterated that if the pipeline is built, more industries will come.“This energy can make any company more competitive because it is cheaper than other sources of energy and can keep operating costs under control,” argued Gosselin, who heads up Sables Olimag Inc.“If we want to attract new companies, they have to know there are alternative energy options for them if they set up here.” A recent survey by the Montreal firm SNC Lavelin estimated the Thetford area would need a minimum 16 million cubic meters of natural gas per year to feed existing and new industries.Berthold ar- gued the natural gas would also help supply area municipalities and other local public bodies with alternative energy sources if the price of gasoline surges again.“We believe energy competition is healthy for our economy and is in line with higher government energy policies that encourage and ensure alternative energy sources,” he said.“We do not want to be left behind and be continuously dependent on just one or two sources.” So far, a committee formed by Berthold and Gosselin has appealed to Christian Paradis, the local MP and federal Minister of Public Works, as well as to Laurent Lessard, local member of the provincial assembly and provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs, and Raymond Bachand, provincial Minister of Economic Development.None of the ministers nor their officials could be contacted for comment by press time.IT’S SUMMERTIME! 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PrrOïîn 819-569-9528 L UIV U accoqnting@Tideotron.ca page 4 Thursday, July 23, 2009 : Il ¦THE —I RECORD National News Imprisoned Abroad?Jailed ex-pats told Ottawa may not be able to help By Steven Edwards Canwest News Service ¦ ¦ «he federal government said Tuesday any Canadian facing the death penalty in a X.foreign land should not rely solely on Ottawa for help.A step-by-step guide for Canadians in trouble abroad was placed on a Foreign Affairs website Tuesday.It said Ottawa would intervene to seek clemency only if asked in writing to do so - and stressed it could not guarantee a successful outcome.The posting also warns that even if a foreign government agrees to grant clemency, the verdict may stick, and an alternative sentence, such as imprisonment, may be imposed."The Government of Canada strongly urges applicants and their advisers to vigorously pursue all avenues for both clemency and exoneration available under the law and practice of the foreign country," the posting says.It suggests other avenues for redress include legal appeals, petitions to specific officials and remission in recognition of good be haviour.Publicizing the "Clemency Intervention" policy in this way comes after the government has faced criticism over its so-called "case-by-case" approach.Opponents said the switch marked a step back from policy under former governments, which sought clemency in all cases.The government says the posting at www.travel.gc.ca renders Canada distinct among many Western democracies on being "proactive" in publicizing its clemency policy."Australia and Britain, for example, provide only small references to their clemency intervention policies in publications they have for helping their nationals imprisoned ! abroad," said one senior government official, who asked not to be identified because of the controversial nature of the debate over intervention.The Conservative government insists it has "no intention" of reopening the death penalty debate in Canada, and says it "encourages the abolition of the death penalty" worldwide.But critics have accused the government of being closet supporters of the death penalty since the cabinet abruptly decided in October 2007 to halt efforts to secure clemency for Alberta-born convicted killer Ronald Smith, 51, in Montana.The government is now complying with a March federal court ruling, which reversed the 2007 decision on grounds the sentence had been imposed before the policy change.Revenue from Gambling Down Slightly .'î.rT :: mm Lawyer Seeks Reversal of Canadian Prisoners' Blocked Transfers By Shannon Proudfoot (CNS) Revenue from government-run gambling fell last year for the first time in 16 years, according to a new Statistics Canada report, and more people are trying their luck at casinos and slot machines while turning away from for lotteries and video lottery terminals.Revenue from government-run lotteries, video lottery terminals (VLTs), casinos and slot machines outside casinos grew steadily from $2.73 billion in 1992 before levelling off at just over $13 billion in 2005.It dropped for the first time last year, falling slightly to $13.67 billion from $13.70 billion in 2007.Revenue from horse racing declined to $378 million from $532 million between 1992 and 2008.Casinos and slot machines outside casinos are growing in popularity and now account for 34 and 22 per cent of the gambling industry, respectively, while lotteries and VLTs dropped to 24 and 20 per cent of the business.In the provinces, gambling revenue per person ranged from a low of $114 in the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut to a high of $825 in Saskatchewan.Alberta, Manitoba and British Columbia also had above-average gambling revenues per capita in 2008, while Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Quebec had relatively low figures.Households with higher incomes are more likely to gamble and spend more when they do.Statistics Canada finds.COURTESY STOCKPHOTOEXCHANGE Gambling revenue dropped for the Jirst time last year, falling slightly to $13.67 billion from $13.70 billion in 2007.Thirty-four per cent of households with incomes less than $20,000 gambled in 2007 and spent an average of $678, while 58 per cent of those with incomes of $80,000 or more gambled, spending $798.However, poorer households spend a larger slice of their money on gambling than their richer counterparts.Those with incomes less than $20,000 a year spent 1.7 per cent of it gambling, while those with incomes of $80,000 or more spent just 0.4 per cent trying their luck.Just under half of women and men living alone (45 per cent) reported spending money on at least one gambling activity in 2007, but men outspent women by 50 per cent - $814 compared to $516.The household spending figures pertain to 2007 because comparable figures have yet to be tabulated for 2008.By Gary Dimmock (CNS) A constitutional lawyer representing two Canadians in a U.S.prison is taking the Harper government to court to prove it got its facts wrong when it denied them transfers to a Canadian jail.John Conroy believes Public Safety Minister Peter Van Loan never should have denied transfers to Brent Curtis and Mike Dudas, both serving terms in a California prison for separate drug crimes.Both men were turned down because the minister said, in writing, that they may commit a future "organized crime." But Conroy has filed a motion in Federal Court to reverse the minister's decision.The lawyer questions the minister's evidence.And, despite their crimes, Conroy says both men are guarahteed the right of return under the charter."They are citizens, and even if you're a bad citizen, our Constitution calls for us to accept their right of return," Conroy said.The lawyer also questions how the minister could conclude that these men may one day turn to organized crime when neither man has ever been involved in organized crime.In a rejection letter, Van Loan said Curtis, a former hockey player, was the "money man" in a cocaine conspiracy and has "already taken several steps down the road towards involvement in a criminal organization offence." But according to U.S.authorities, who have signed off on a transfer back to Canada, Curtis was simply a courier for the money man in a Miami cocaine conspiracy.In a sentencing hearing, Curtis was described as a "minor participant." And the lawyer who represented Curtis in the U.S.has voluntarily written to the Canadian government to point out that even prosecutors considered Curtis a minor player in the drug conspiracy.In the case involving Dudas, the U.S.government has also signed off on a transfer for the man who turned himself in at the U.S.border for a marijuana-importation scheme.The prosecutor in that case has since written a letter to the man's defense attorney, stating the facts suggested Dudas was far removed from an orga- nized-crime lifestyle and deserved a second chance.It is not known if Canada's public safety minister reviewed any of the U.S.files in support of the imprisoned men, who have both plead guilty.Both men have said they are not looking to avoid their sentences, but just want to serve them closer to support networks.Conroy, their Vancouver-based lawyer, has filed a motion to the Federal Court not only to overturn Canada s decision, but to order the public safety minister to produce the documents he relied on to reject the transfers."Where did they get this stuff?And how thoroughly did they review the materials?What facts did the minister rely on?" Conroy asked.Van Loan has told Canwest News Service he can't speak about specific cases for "privacy reasons" but said his government is committed to the "safety and security of Canadians, and Canadians who commit crimes abroad should know that they run the risk of facing justice in the other country's criminal and correctional system." Ottawa Citizen :record; Columnists Stacking, Packing and Other Legacies Ross Murray -y eldest daughter told me .that she’s learned two things from me: how to stack dishes and how to pack a car.These are great examples respectively of learned and genetic behaviour.The stacking is due to the fact that we rarely dry our dishes.Instead, there is a drying rack permanently affixed to the counter beside the sink.There are two reasons for this.One is that there isn’t much room for the tray in the cupboard under the sink, what with all the empty yogurt containers and mismatched lids.Oh, and the dog treats, light bulbs and coffee.Because why shouldn’t dog treats, light bulbs and coffee be under the sink?The second reason is that there are always, always dirty dishes lying around.Even when I think I’ve washed all the dishes.more dirty dishes are being produced, apparently by house gnomes, because when 1 ask my kids whose glass this is jammed between the sofa cushions, it’s always “Not mine." Damn you, house gnomes! When I do catch the kids using dishes, it usually goes something like this: they need a serrated knife to cut the bread, and a butter knife for jam, and another butter knife for peanut butter (because you don’t want jam in the peanut butter).All these knives end up in the omnipresent dishwater.So when they want a second piece of toast, they have to go through the whole process again.Dishes.So many dishes.There’s never a chance to remove the drying rack, let alone find time to dry its contents.With this constant flow of pots and vessels (and don’t forget yogurt containers), we’ve become fairly adept at stacking.Large handled knives and cutlery in the basket, handles up (you’ll see why).Plates squeezed on one end.Bowls lined up on the other.Breakable glasses in the middle.Plastic glasses on top of the glass ones and hanging off the larger knife handles (clever, eh?).And on top of the plastic, balance the bowls and pots by size.Finally, back away from the tray.very.slowly.The fact that my daughter can do this (and she can; I’ve seen her apartment) is clearly learned behaviour.I know this because I grew up in a non-stacking family.Dishes were, and are, washed, dried and put away.Even when we had a dishwasher, dishes were loaded, washed and unloaded promptly.In fact, my stacking may be some passive form of rebellion.As for the packing, this is clearly genetic.My father was a packer.When we were readying for vacation.Dad would measure up the trunk of the car the way a general might size up the enemy.We knew better than to bother Dad when he was packing.There were six of us leaving for three weeks, and this was a mere Pontiac LeMans.Successful packing required every spare corner and every bit of Dad’s concentration.“Dad! When are we going to go-o-o-o-o!” “If you keep bothering me, we won’t go at all!” And don’t even think about offering to help.Now, back up four paragraphs and substitute me for all references to my father.Along with a certain musical ability and legs that make dogs growl and small children cry, I have inherited my father’s packing ability.Just don’t - get - in - my -way.This is an art, folks.And my packing includes a Labrador.The traits we pass on to our children, whether through genes or through exposure, are both thrilling and frightening.My nose?Sorry, kids.An appreciation of the difference between real love and Face-book love, or the ability to get into a good lather about why anyone in their right mind would use flat-head screws?Check.Who knows what traits my kids will pass on to their children?If they include leaving dishes lying around the house, I’ll laugh and laugh.MS lives here.There’s one thing you can predict in life.MS makes life unpredictable.MS Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1-800-268-7582 www.mssociety.ca COURTESY FREEFOTOS.COM Bow can.be more affordable?It’s worth a talk.G8C Smart Sorrowing Solutions ! 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date no one has been arrested.I would implore you, the readers, and the SQto consider a few facts.One, that the number-one suspect or witness is in Guinea.Has anyone done any research on this country?There is a certain amount of turmoil there.Expediting a witness is not a top priority for the political establishment.Their own survival is at stake in this unstable country let alone a citizen who is implicated in a murder overseas.Therefore let’s consider the facts at hand.RECORD P.0.Bo* 1200 Sherbrooke J1H 5L6 or 1195 Galt E, Sherbrooke J1G1Y7 Fax for Newsroom only: 819-569-3945 e-mail: newsroora@sheibrookerecord.cora Website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Kenneth Wells Publisher .(819) 569-9511 Michael McDevitt Editor .(819) 5696345 Fraser Lockerbie Corresp.Editor .(819) 569-6345 Richard Lessard Prod.Mgr.(819) 569-9931 Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman.(819) 569-9931 Francine Thibault Prod.Superv.(819) 569-4856 DEPARTMENTS Accounting.(819) 5699511 Advertising .(819) 5699525 Circulation .(819) 5699528 Newsroom.(819) 5696345 Knowlton office 5B Victoria Street, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1 VO Tel: (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) 243-5155 And if so and it leads to Guinea still then implicate our Canadian Mining Industry as leverage.On this front I leave you with your homework.Alexandra Johnston Many Canadians are still asking themselves what did ex-P.M.Jean Chrétien accomplish to be honoured by the Queen of Great Brittan with the Order of Merit?He said he was surprised and I wonder if he wasn’t also embarrassed to be on the same honour roll as Mother Teresa, Sir Winston Churchill and other greats, who MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 tear 120.00 6.00 9.45 $135.45 6 months 63.00 3.15 4.96 S71.ll 3 months 32.00 1.60 2.52 $36.12 Out of Quebec residents do not include PST.Rates for other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record was founded on February 7.1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner 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Black’s newspapers for exposing the many Liberal misdoings when he was in office.Humanity will always wonder “What did Chrétien do, to warrant the merit?”.Mrs.D.Davies-Fuhrman Kelowna.Remember when?Now this is a functional, enviromentally friendly form of public transportation.This veichle appears to run exclusively on the pent-up energy of children furiously pedaling their little legs in unison.If only we could harness this energy, somehow direct it, why we could power entire cities, if you have any information on this photo please let us know at newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com or by calling 819-569-6345 Editorial Applying the Brakes It is now well past six months since Barrack Obama made history by becoming the first African-American president amid a feeling of hope and optimism for his vision of “change.” Beyond the excitement generated by the racial breakthrough and its monumental significance for American society, Obama was accompanied into office by a wave of good will that bade well for his vision of sweeping, almost revolutionary change in American political, diplomatic, economic and social life.Gone, supposedly, were the days of Bush-era constitutional abuses, warmongering, elitism and an economy designed to favour the rich and powerful over the “average Joe.” The Karl Roves and Dick Cheneys, and their Neo-con allies were disgraced and discredited to the point where the republican brand itself seemed tarnished beyond redemption.For those who envisioned a more humane, sustainable and cooperative United States, hope ran high.Obama began his tenure on a very high note, using his rock-star popularity to reintroduce the United States to the world and suggesting that, with a new administration, the country would abandon its bully-boy global posturing for a more cooperative, mature approach to international relations and global issues.At home, sweeping regulatory changes were supposed to accompany the terrifying dedication to deficit financing that hoped to reverse the collapse of the financial markets.Health care, the bogeyman of American politics would finally be reformed to include the previously unprotected and a more pragmatic, less ideological approach to socially contentious issues, such as abortion and gay rights would signal a more tolerant and open society.So how’s he doing?On the world stage, Obama is still a superstar, drawing massive delirious crowds wherever he goes.On a practical level, the war in Iraq continues to bleed manpower and treasure, even as the fighting troops begin to withdraw.Belatedly, the United States is resuming its anti-insurgency offensive in Afghanistan, thereby putting its forces where they should have always been.But a war is still a war and Gitmo and its abuses remain in operation.Both North Korea and Iran, two-thirds of Dubya’s “Axis of Terror" appear to have lost their collective minds and now pose a more immediate threat to neighbors and the west than they have in decades.On the environment, progress of sorts has been made with regard to international agreements, small steps indeed given the urgency of the situation, but steps nevertheless; steps Canada has refused to agree to.Domestically, however, Obama has run into the same obstacles that any president hoping for major changes encounters - a timid, insecure and boisterous Congress.Although the majority of both Houses of this instrument of democracy belong to the president’s party and happily, in some cases, rode his coat-tails into office; their prime loyalty to lobbyists and other vested interests ensures that change, if it comes, will be slow, watered-down and pumped full of exceptions and loopholes.Despite the promises, the insurance companies, defense contractors, bankers and industrialists will continue to fuel legislative momentum or, as in the current context, firmly apply the brakes.Mike McDevitt .m - mr m m m mit* mm i A CT g l*^'1 1st Annual Robot Show and Shine A "• /A By Nancy Nourse Record correspondent new event has been created in memory of Stanstead’s Robert ‘Robot’ Roy - Robot Shine & Show, which will take place at the Ayer’s Cliff Fair grounds this Saturday, July 25, beginning at 1 p.m.There will be four categories on display: 10-12 wheelers, 18-wheelers, pick-ups and cars of all kinds to enjoy.Prizes will be given for each category.Proceeds from the event will go to local foundations who give aide to those suffering from cancer.Donations will also be gratefully accepted for this worthwhile cause.All participating trucks and cars must be on the grounds by noon on Saturday.Registration continues until the last hour — noon on July 25.If participants wish to camp out for the night, they are welcome to set up on Friday evening.There will be a DJ playing late into the evening, and lots of place to dance.Everyone is invited to join in this day of good food, drink and family-style amusement.There will be a cantine, beer tent and booths by local enterprises.In 2005, Vye Danforth and her husband Robert ’Robot’ Roy decided to put ______________ together an annual softball tournament as a fundraiser in support of the local 4-wheeler club.When they began this project, they had expected to be doing so for quite some time.Unfortunately, only a few years later, Roy was diagnosed with cancer and passed away, leaving Vye and his five children to take up the cause, baptizing it the ‘Robot’ Tournament.They kept it going until it became apparent that the club no longer needed their assistance (due to a merger with the Magog club), sending a message to Vye that it was time to put the project to rest, with one last special 10th anniversary tournament, held in June 2005.Danforth was pleased that the proceeds from this last tournament would be going to a group of young guys asking for help in starting a softball team so that they could play in other tournaments, more than half of whom were ones that Robo’ and she had coached in baseball and T-ball.She and her husband had always believed that if you keep kids busy with sports that they will have little time to get into trouble.Their kids were also involved in hockey and football.Admission is $5, with children under 12 years admitted free.Registration is $25 per vehicle — $50 for two or more vehicles.Prompt reservations are appreciated - 819-876-7819:819-876-5206 or 819-571-4598.COURTESY The Robot Show and Shine will feature trucks of all shapes and sizes Thanks to your donations .healthy investments ?Each year, the Fondation acquires a wide range of new equipment.du CHUS Purchase of an adjustable chair at a cost of $1350 Thanks to funds from the Fondation du CHUS, the CHUS-Hotel-Dieu’s Specimen Collection Centre has acquired an adjustable chair that facilitates conducting tests on patients who need a greater level of supervision.Providing comfort and safety, this new piece of equipment gives patients a sense of confidence when samples are taken.Another advantage is that it is easier for meécal personnel to cope when patients feel faint.www.fondatiOHChuS.oix - Phone: 819 820-6450 - 500, Murray Street, Suite 600, Sherbrooke QC JIG 2K6 »siil PROMUTUEL Proud to contribute to improved health iti our community Everything starts with trust Thursday, July 23, 2009 page 7 NEWSROOM@SHERBROOKERECORD.COM Stanstead Review Serving Stanstead and ITS BORDER COMMUNITY page 8 Thursday, July 23, 2009 Stanstead REVIEW Remembering Mac MacDonald, DFC By Nancy Nourse Record correspondent Stanstead has once again lost a dedicated member of its community as well as our country -Mac McDonald.While you may not know him by name, many will certainly recall seeing a distinguished-looking gentleman walking arm-in-arm with a young lady at about the same time and route every morning.While these two people did, indeed, consider themselves as friends, the woman was actually doing a great service to this gentleman - she was acting as his eyes as they went about their daily routine.Mac MacDonald lost his sight some years ago but did not allow this handicap to keep him from living his life to the fullest.Mac MacDonald passed away on June 12, 2009.‘Mac’, as he was known to his friends, was a kind, soft-spoken man who was a member of the Frontier Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, having made a his contribution to the W.W.II effort by flying over 40 missions in Halifax Heavy Bombers over heavily defended targets in enemy-occupied Europe.His skill and valour earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross.Fellow members of the 76 Squadron Bomber Command agreed with their superiors, in England that MacDonald exemplified the 76 Squadron motto ‘Resolute’.It was while he was serving in England that he met and later married a young lady named Joan Hemingway who was also serving at the base where he was stationed.Joan fondly remembers that first encounter with “the tall Canadian pilot with twinkling blue eyes’, a young man who would soon capture her heart.He brought his young bride back to Canada where they settled down in brows through the sporting goods section, something on the shelf caught my eye.My mind quickly flashed back Dave Elus to my y°uth and Dave’s Den curling up inside my sleeping bag, fearing spiders crawling over me in the dark, listening to night-time raindrops splashing off the canvas and then dozing off to the distant sound of crickets chirping.There was nothing like camping out under the stars.A voice brought me back to reality as I began looking over some boxes that were stacked among other outdoor camping gear such as gas lanterns, small grills and coolers.I knew what I was searching for and the smiling store clerk read my mind.He was very willing to help.“You must be interested in buying a tent?Let me show you a new model we NANCY NOURSE Mac MacDonald and his wife Joan pose with then Rotary Pres.Ron Quigley, as the Boundary Rotary Club honours one of its own.Stanstead, raising their family of three children.Following the war, he worked with The Royal Bank of Canada and later Butterfield division of Litton Industries where he worked as a treasurer-comptroller until his retirement.Mac served as District Governor of Rotary International and President of the Rotary Club of the Boundary.He was recently honoured with his 60-year-pin by Masonic Golden Rule Lodge # 5, of Stanstead.He also held the position as Trustee of Stanstead College and President of the Stanstead Historical Society.He was President of the Border Curling Club — Mac loved spending time with family and friends.Mac had returned safely from his missions but this did not mean that the challenges were over for this well-matched couple.They found themselves faced with a situation which called upon all the skills of courage and faith that they had lèarned throughout the war - a crisis that equaled the severity and stress of another operational mission for both of them.Mac contracted a dreadful rare disease which weakened his immune system resulting in an eye infection that completely destroyed his vision.This ordeal turned an athletic, vital.This Tent Takes Two just got in stock this week.I’m sure you’ll be impressed,” the clerk suggested as if he was a seasoned used-car salesman.He went over to another section of the aisle and grabbed a long rectangular box off the shelf.He went on to tell me that the tent inside was rugged enough to withstand gale-force winds and torrential downpours.Assembling the tent didn’t require a rocket scientist’s education with simple-to-follow, step-by-step instructions.After he told me the many amenities that came with the tent, I was instantly sold.I thanked him, placed the box in my shopping cart and headed to the check-out counter.Once I arrived home with my brand new 2009 super model sport dome tent, I decided to take a crack at setting it up since it was one of the few sunny days we’ve had this dismal summer.I took all the contents out of the box and laid it out on the backyard lawn.The tent consisted of coloured poles, stakes, pins and clips.I then found the sheet for the easy-to-assemble instructions (isn’t that what the clerk said?) tucked away at the bottom of the box.As per instructions, step One told me to lay out my new tent on a smooth level site with the door unzipped.This was the simplest procedure I did all afternoon in attempting to erect my domed lair.It all went down hill after that.Step Two led to nothing but frustration for close to an hour.I was instructed to install the sectional poles through the color-coded holes which was supposed to stabilize the tent so it looked like a summer version of an Arctic igloo.But somehow, I was unable to make the tent stand upright.I was either failing to do something or I wasn’t following the directions correctly.Time to retrace my steps.Red poles through red holes.Black poles through black holes.So far so good.Insert pins into end of poles.At this point, the tent was always collapsing on me.I couldn’t seem to get the poles to flex so I could secure the tent to a standing position.After about the sixth futile attempt, my exasperation led me to abandon my effort.It was energetic man into someone who could barely walk or eat.His inner strength and resolve helped Mac develop his other senses and inner sight.As he became stronger and stronger, he enjoyed cross-country skiing with his son and swimming.They were adjusting to their new way of life and Mac’s blindness when Mac suffered a stroke in 1995.He lost his ability to speak and was unable to recognize people.He had lost all that he had learned about braille but it was more important that he regain his speech.He never lost his sense of humour and no one ever heard him say, ‘Why me?’ Mac loved the outdoors, regardless of the weather, even those frosty winter days.He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying many sports, including playing semi-pro hockey, golfing at Dufferin Heights and he continued to crosscountry ski, even after he became blind.MacDonald was definitely a man that others could look up to but no one could ever say that this mild-mannered man put on any airs of being better that anyone else.He was not one to talk about the many sacrifices .and triumphs that he had made during the war, except, of course, the fact that he met his dear wife during that time.One of the highlights of recent years for this couple was a reunion of the 76th Squadron where he was reunited with some of his ‘flying buddies’, guys who had become almost like brothers during those stressful times.Mac MacDonald is the type of man who makes a positive impression on people he encounters, not by shouting the loudest but by living life in his own quiet way, making valuable contributions both within his local community and the world at large.quite obvious that I was being thwarted for some unknown reason.So what do I do now?Go into the house and search the yellow pages for help?Find easier instructions on the Internet?Maybe crying out in distress would bring a neighbor running to me.I had a good mind to return to the store and seek out the store clerk and scold him that assembling the tent did indeed require a brainiac.While I was pondering what to do next, I scanned the instruction sheet from top to bottom for the first time.Then a sentence that I hadn’t noticed at the very top of the paper jumped out at me.In bold letters it informed that the tent required two people to assemble.Did I ever feel dumb.Nothing like having “stupid” stamped on my forehead.A very valuable lesson learned.I should have read the instructions and the advisories on the entire sheet, not just the step-by-step directions before tackling the tent.I stood there and shook my head in disgust at myself.When will I ever get it? Thursday, July 23, 2009 THE RECORD page 9 Hydro-Québec is happy to spend the summer with you.A orford nr\ arts centre i f* Hydro Québec Standing behind events throughout Québec.1 B I lit Record Sports page 10 Thursday, July 23, 2009 Newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Extrême Take QSLC Crown * N» • IAIin a pair of tickets! Plus! in a WWE “Package including .ATripleHcap-NccUag BALAXY C 1 ~ e M AS- TO WIN A PAIR* OF TICKETS, ¦ Mint ¦¦ ¦ JUST CALL IN AT RECORD THURSDAY, JULY 23rd AT 9 A.M.819-569-9525 The first 10 callers win l 1 One pair of tickets per family COURTESY Sherbrooke’s Winning Team: Extrême win league title in first season NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS any team had a chance it would be the Patriotes, authors of the sole Sherbrooke loss during the regular season.With just two games remaining on the regular season schedule, Longueuil had crushed Sherbrooke’s hopes of a perfect regular season, defeating them 8-5 on July 10.Mike Dube was not in the Extrême line-up for that road game, as he was coaching the junior team to a win that same evening.The Patriotes knew if they were looking to beat the Extrême for a second time this season, they were going to need to contain Dubé.Dube, who had 26 goals in seven regular season games, was doubled-teamed throughout the heated contest.Sherbrooke spent more time on the penalty-kill in the final than in any other game throughout the season.Extrême goalie Pascal Nolet came up huge for his team, earning finals MVP honours by making numerous key saves during a second half in which Sherbrooke was shorthanded the majority of the time.Despite being double-teamed.Dubé was still able to score three goals in the winning cause, while Francis Malette scored twice and Christopher Fowlis, Vincent Morin and Christophe Perron each added a goal of their own.“Our PK (penalty killers) played great on Sunday nullifying their PP (power play) that killed us in the game we lost this season,” said Extrême head coach and defenceman Damien Roy after the win.“The whole team contributed to our win on Sunday as they did throughout the entire season.The close-knit team made a big difference all year.The fact that the offence found most practices tougher than any game they played was a testament to everyone’s dedication and desire to win, to get better."Longueuil had great forwards, but they seemed to dislike physical play, so we made them pay when they came near the net," said Fowlis of the Patriotes.“They thought that locking off Mike Dubé would slow our progress down.It did diminish the number of goals he scored, but others on the team stepped up and put the ball in the net.” Netminder Nolet’s teammates were all quick to credit their goalie when discussing the win.“Nolet was solid, only letting in two goals and making spectacular saves while stacking the pads and taking rounds off his grill,” said Fowlis.“He was spectacular,” added forward Dave Roy.“Pascal was the game MVP and, for the most part, the season MVP,” said head coach Roy of the man between the pipes.The other team MVP, Dubé, gave credit across the board for the victory, attributing the championship to the group effort.“We knew in order to win we had to show up and play great lacrosse and everyone exceeded expectations and played amazing.It was a team win.” By Zachary-Cy Vanasse ¦-nhe Sherbrooke Extrême are the 2009 Quebec Senior Lacrosse Circuit champions.Despite facing numerous penalties in the final, the senior Extrême squad were crowned the league champions with an 8-2 win over the Longueuil Patriotes on Sunday afternoon in Valleyfield.Having cruised through the regular season with a 9-1 record, the first place Extrême had a bye through the league’s quarterfinals and were therefore well rested for their Saturday afternoon semifinal contest against the Shawinigan Éclairs.Shawinigan had defeated playoff hosts Valleyfield in their quarterfinal match-up by a 6-1 score earlier in the day.Perhaps their tanks were empty by the time they faced-off against the regular season champions because Sherbrooke had seemingly no trouble, advancing to the final with an easy 12-1 win, while Longueuil watched on to see who they would face in the final.The league’s regular season scoring leader, Mike Dubé, was named the player of the game for Sherbrooke.Though it was well recognized that stopping the Extrême in their quest for the league title in their first season in the QSLC would not be an easy one, if SUNDAY, JULY 26th 8 P.M. : I—THE ¦ RECORD Thursday, July 23, 2009 page 11 13*'V mmÊm Vi * In Memoriam KINNEAR’S MILLS A.Allan John and Sheila Allan have opened their summer home and will be spending time in the area.Judy Melanson from Bathurst, N.B., spent a week with her mother Joy Nugent, and other family members at “Tweedside Farm".Clarke Nugent from Scarborough, Ontario, was also a guest, and Sunday guests were Evangeline and Gene Parent from Brookfield, Vermont, and John and Sheila Allan.Mrs.Erma Perry, Cabot, Vt., spent the weekend with the Lawrence Allan family- Ed and Nancy (Allan) Burridge from Sackville, N.B., were recent guests of the Lawrence Allan family and evening callers of John and Sheila Allan.Friends were sorry to hear Eric MacRae had been hospitalized, and wish him a speedy return to better health.Many attended with their family members and friends the celebrations the past weekend - picnic, supper and dance held at Kinnear’s Mills.A Tribute To Emily As I pushed the stroller with Emily, my four month old great niece , I experienced an unexpected, and overwhelming sense of peace.As I watched her little face and her expressions changed from serious to delighted, I began to see things through her eyes, The fluffy white clouds, the leaves gently blowing in the breeze were all new as we passed by.As I touched her feather-soft cheek and her tiny fingers clasped my thumb, My heart, which had been numb for so long, opened like a flower to the sun.Emily is our little miracle, especially sent from God, When we think back to four months ago .when she wasn’t born yet, it seems so odd.Since she began her time on earth she has taught us so much, With her unconditional love, and her sweet baby touch.1 can’t wait to relive this experience with my granchild one day soon , When that day comes, believe me, I will be over the moon.Written and submitted by Carol (Stretch) Roberge Brookbury Community Hall BURTON, William Robert - William (Bill) Robert Burton (1929-2009), husband of the late Gwendolyn Rowe, brother of the late Alton Burton and son of the late Aurelius and the late Clara Burton (nee Scholes), passed away in the afternoon of July 20th, 2009 with his loved ones by his side.Bill is survived by his daughters Janet and Alison Burton, his long time loving and supportive companion of nineteen years.Marvel Elaine Denis of Waterford, Vermont, his nieces and nephew Sharon Nugent (nee Burton), Sheila Burton, Robert Burton and their families, along with all members of the Rowe family.Visitation will be held on Thursday July 23rd, 2009 between 7and 9 p.m.and Friday between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.at the Cass Funeral Homes 3006 College Street, Lennoxville, Quebec JIM 1T9 (819-564-1750 and www.casshomes.ca).The funeral will also be held at Cass on Friday July 24th, 2009, at 1 p.m.followed by the internment at Malvern Cemetery.Given the unbelievable support and compassion of all the staff and medical professionals, in lieu of flowers, any donations to Fondation de l’Hôpital de Memphrémagog (www.fondation.mm @ssss.gouv.qc.ca) or 50, rue St-Patrice Est, Magog (Quebec) J1X 3X3, in Bill Burton’s memory, would be greatly appreciated.July 11, 2009 - Even though the rain came down and the thunder rolled, we had 25 brave souls that attended the dance held at the hall.The music was provided by Bob Coates.There was other talent there as well.Gayle Mansell, Robert Coleman, Bobby Coates and Pat Campbell all sang for us.It turned out to be an enjoyable eve-ing even though the weather wasn’t in our favour - giving opportunity to visit with neighbours and friends.Thanks to all who attended and to those who helped in any way.The hall is needing repair and paint.Thanks to those who have volunteered their time - now if the weather will cooperate, we will be able to get some work done.Submitted by Brenda Bailey HAVARD, Edith Marion (Molly) Trenholme, Fox - In loving memory of a dear mother, sister and aunt.Always remembered and sadly missed by JAMES (son) BETTY (sister) DAVID, ANNE, ROGER, BRONWEN (nephews and nieces) Death Death MAYHEW, Frances Parker - Of Coaticook, at Coaticook Hospital on July 21, 2009.Wife of the late Merriman C.Mayhew.Mother of Cynthia (late Derek O’Brien), Calgary; David (Lee Francis), Beamsville, Ontario; Susan (Wayne Flaherty), Frankford, Ontario; Philip (Helen Breault), Sherbrooke.She leaves 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.Service will be held Saturday, July 25, at 11 at the Charron and Son Funeral Home, 228 Child Street, Coaticook, QC, J1A 2B6, 819-849-4141 www.charronetfils.com.Visits Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m.A special thanks to the Boiscastel family and the staff at the Coaticook Hospital for the kind and attentive care.In lieu of flowers donations to the Coaticook Hospital would be appreciated.Card of Thanks VAN DER WAL - The family of the late 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Love, Wendy and Jeff She has a hard time affording medication Dear Annie: My 25-year-old daugh- L-mail your social news to: classad(fl)sherbrookerecord.com ter, “Nola,” lives in Alabama, as does her father, and I live in Florida.Nola is bipolar.She finally acknowledged that she needs medication, but has a hard time affording it because she has no insurance.Nola has a difficult time maintaining relationships, male or female, and creates a lot of drama and conflict.There is always some crisis or something someone did to hurt her, and it’s never her fault.She is better on medication, but still not completely normal.She has had legal problems and there is a warrant out for her arrest in Florida because of unpaid traffic tickets and court costs.We have helped bail her out of jail a couple of times.When Nola visits, even when she is on medication, my husband and I barely make it through the week before we are ready for her to go.Nola now finds herself homeless in Alabama.Her most recent boyfriend left her suddenly, and she doesn’t want to Annie’s Mailbox "XJ" J'XJ there are already a lot of people living there and she claims they are all rude to her.Her dad is willing to have her, but acknowledges that she causes a lot of conflict.My husband absolutely doesn’t want her to live with us, not to mention that outstanding warrant.I feel guilty for not letting Nola stay here, but I know she would ruin my marriage.How else can I help her?— Jacksonville Mom Dear Jacksonville: Without a place to live, Nola is at serious risk.Contact the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (dbsalliance.org) at 1-800-826-3632 for assistance and suggestions.Meanwhile, if you can afford it, send money (or gift cards) for groceries, rent and medication.And consider buying her a cell phone with some minutes on it so you can stay in touch.Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.It mums' (tin MELBOURNE The Farmers’ Market, located behind the Town Hall at 1257 Route 243, is opened from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m., every Saturday from June 6 to October 10.More than thirty producers to serve you.Visit our website: www.marchechampetre.ca for details.IVES HILL Card party at Ives Hill Community Hall on Friday, July 24 at 2 p.m.Lunch and prizes.All welcome.WATERVILLE.HATLEY, NORTH HATLEY July Sunday Services for the congregations of Waterville, Hatley and North Hatley will be held only in North Hatley United Church at 10 a.m.Rev.Patricia Lisson, 819-837-1112.LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville United Church, corner of Queen and Church Street: Please join us for worship at Plymouth-Trinity United Church, 380 Dufferin Street, Sherbrooke for the month of July.DAVIDSON HILL All Saints Church will hold its annual Service on Sunday, August 2 at 2 p.m.with the Rev.Wilmer Davidson officiating.Tea and coffee will be served.Bring a picnic lunch and lawn chair.Everyone welcome.RICHMOND, MELBOURNE, ULVERTON L’Étend’Art July 24, 25 and 26.Discover 30 talented artists from the Val-Saint-François region.Over the course of a weekend, a dozen outlets, businesses and artists’ workshops in Ulverton, Melbourne Township and Richmond will open their doors to you.Celtic Afternoon Tea at the Richmond County Historical Society Museum on Sunday, July 26 beginning at 2 p.m.Info: 819- 826-1118.www.val-saint-fran-cois.com/letendart TRENHOLM Trenholm United Church.Come and join us in worship and fellowship on Sunday, July 26 at 1 p.m.Our service is followed by our Box-Lunch Picnic and fun Auction! Auction items usually include home baking, pickles, jams, jellies, household items, and a variety of fun stuff! All proceeds go to the church.Desserts and refreshment will be provided, just bring your box lunch and a lawn chair! BOLTON GLEN Hymn Sing at St.Michael’s and All Angels Church in Bolton Glen on Sunday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m.Come and join us.LENNOXVILLE St.George’s Anglican Church, 84 Queen Street.8 a.m.Traditional Holy Communion each Sunday.10 a.m.- 1st and 3rd Sundays Holy Communion; 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays Family Service.All welcome.Information: 819-346-5564.BISHOPTON-LAC MEGANTIC Sunday Holy Eucharist services in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Bishop-ton at 9:15 a.m.and in St.Peter’s Church, Cookshire at 11 a.m.and in St.Barnabas’ Church, Lac Megantic at 2:30 p.m.Morning Prayer service in St.Paul’s Church, Bury at 11 a.m.Welcome everyone.SUTTON BBQ Chicken Supper at the Sutton Royal Canadian Legion on July 24.B.B.Q Chicken, baked potato or fries, with all the trimmings.Takeout available.Serving from 5 to 7 p.m.Proceeds will go toward repairs for the Legion.2 Curley St., Sutton.SUTTON County Line is back by popular demand with Arnie Davis, Shirley Spencer, Jimmy Edwards and Barry Newman at the Royal Canadian Legion in Sutton on July 25 starting at 7 p.m.Bring your friends.Admission charged.2 Curley Street.Info: 450-538-2210.STANSTEAD Saturday, July 25 from 9 a.m.to noon at Christ Church Hall, 548 Dufferin, Stanstead: Big Sale of Attic Treasures, etc., (in the upstairs hall), also the Thrift Shop will be open (downstairs).LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville-based community radio station CJMQ88.9 FM will be serving up hot-dogs and hamburgers at the station’s fundraising BBQ on Sunday, July 26, from 11 a.m.to 6 p.m.at 184 Queen Street in Lennoxville.Radio personalities Ted Silver and Daniel Coulombe will be hosting their show Hit Oldies live to air from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m.Call (819) 822-1838 for more info.LENNOXVILLE Mechoui at the ANAF Unit 318, 300 St Francis St Lennoxville, Saturday July 25th at 5:30 p.m.Beef - Pork - Chicken with all the trimmings.Bring the whole family! Everyone is welcome.Admission charged.All you can eat! Reserve your tickets by calling the ANAF @ 819-346-9122.RICHMOND Richmond Hill Women’s Institute is hosting a Social Afternoon on Thursday, July 23, starting at 1:30 pm at the Val-leyview Hall, Healy Road, Richmond.Everyone is welcome to attend.We are also celebrating the 75th anniversary of the start of our Branch.HAILEY Ice cream social, BBQ and Yard sale on the United Church lawn, 57 Main street, Saturday, July 25 from 2 to 7 p.m.Entertainment.Bring your lawn chair, if possible.Eusns You are invited to a Hymn Sing Service on Sunday, July 26 at 6 p.m.Service held by Wolcott Mennonite Church from Wolcott, Vermont.For information, call 802-888-5277 or 819-837-2510.MANSONVÜ.I.F Reilly House Summer buffet, July 25, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.302 Principale Street.Information 450-292-3109 SHERBROOKE Plymouth-Trinity United Church corner of Dufferin and Terrill, 819-346-6373.Sunday, July 26th Worship at 10:30 a.m.led by Allan Marshall and Michael Eby.Special must by Duo Bella.Welcome to members of-Lennoxville United Church.AYER’S CLIFF The Ayer’s Cliff Q.F.A.will be holding their Annual Picnic at the home of John & Rita Brus on Sunday, July 26 at noon.Members and former members welcome.Bring a lawn chair.NORTH HALEY Steak BBQ at North Hatley Legion, 95 Jackson Heights, North Hatley on Saturday, July 25 at 6 p.m.Admission charged.For information, call 819-842-2933 DANVILLE.ASBESTOS, SOUTH DURHAM.ULVERTON.TRENHOLM Shared Ministry - Danville Asbestos service 11 a.m.Choir meets at 10:30.Welcome to our friends from St Augustine’s during the month of July; we pray that Andy has a joy-filled holiday.South Durham Sunday service 9:15 a.m.Trenholm service, picnic and auction starting 1 p.m.Note: upcoming events: Ulverton pork and turkey BBQ August 1st, 5-7 p.m.For information, please call 819-780-3014.Blessings Rev.Reg.This column accepts items announcing events organized by churches, service clubs and recognized charitable institutions for a $7.00 fee.$10.00 for 2 insertions of same notice.$13.00 for 3 publications.Maximum 35 words.If you have more than 35 words the charge will be $10.00 per insertion.Requests should be mailed, well in advance.to The Record.P.O.Box 1200, Sherbrooke, Quebec.J1H 5L6, be signed and include a telephone number and payment.Telephone requests will not be accepted.Admission charges and trade names will be deleted.No dances. ^RECORD: Thursday, July 23, 2009 page 13 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: Z equals O “OFM FWR U7L UHIBG DB RCSF DWUGHVHÇBGY YWKBGY?HY HR W SCERB WR OBKK WR W UEBWY PKBRRHGU.” - UBEDWG WEYHRY WKPEBSFY LCEBE PREVIOUS SOLUTION: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better.It's not.” - Dr.Seuss Alley Oop (c) 2009 by NEA, Inc.7-23 Kit n’ Carlyle kjtncarlyle@comcast.net MJs or is tkat vmm To © 2009 by NEA, Inc.www.comics.com Herman ?n 723 ©Laughingstock International Inc./dist by UFS Inc.2009 “We used to fight when we were young, but she grew out of it.” I SWEAR I'M GOING TO WORK HARO EVERY DAY TO PROVE- I DESERVED IT.' 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