The record, 11 janvier 2001, jeudi 11 janvier 2001

To find out whafs happening in your community Subscribe to ¦THE"" - Record Sherbrooke: 569-9528 Knowlton: 242-1188 THE The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Looking to buy something?— THE—» RECORD Classifieds Sherbrooke: 569-9525 Knowlton: 242-1188 65 CENTS Thursday, January 11, 2001 Mansonville couple suing CUSE for botched bypass operation Maximilian Holz paralyzed on one side By Maurice Crossfield A Mansonville couple are suing the Centre Universitaire de la Santé for a botched coronary bypass operation that left a 74-year-old man paralyzed on one side.The lawsuit calls for a total of $800,000 from the CUSE, one of its heart surgeons, an anesthetist and a resident anesthetist.Of that, $600,000 is for the loss of physical capacity for Maximilian Holz, and another $200,000 to wife Zofia Holz for decrease in quality of life and the obligation to act as a nurse for her now disabled husband.The lawsuit states that on Aug.11,1999 Holtz was admitted to the Fleurimont site of the CUSE.The following day he was to be given a coronary bypass operation.But early in the procedure the resident inserted a catheter into the carotid artery instead of the jugular artery.Realizing the error the operation was halted and the doctors decided to wait until Holz regained consciousness before deciding what to do next.“The decision not to continue was a good one,” said Martin Gauthier, the lawyer representing the couple.“But nothing else was done, and when he woke up seven hours later he was paralyzed.” “The suit is based on the fact that they did the wrong artery, but above all it is based on the fact that afterwards nothing was done.” The paralysis was caused by a blood clot that formed around the wound caused by the catheter.It left Holz completely paralyzed on one side and unable to walk.The damage is permanent.Gauthier said the doctors should have given Holz drugs to wake him up from the anesthetic more quickly, so his condition could be monitored.He said an electronic imaging device known as a Doppler should have also been used to watch for the formation of a clot.“Instead, they did nothing, and when he woke up seven hours later, it was too late,” Gauthier said.“If they had found the problem more quickly they could have done procedures to reduce the problem.” The $600,000 demanded for Maximilian Holz is also intended to cover future health care and specialized equipment.The lawsuit reserves the right to increase that amount in the future if necessary.Gauthier said if the case does go to trial it could take up to a year or more before a decision is reached.Slip Sliding Away! DAVID ANDERSON/CORRESPONDENT A trio of kids took advantage of the sunny weather Wednesday and slid to their hearts content at Robinson Park in Waterloo.Sunny conditions are expected to return to the Townships on Saturday.Single city concept popular Lennoxville would retain its bilingual status under proposal By Rita Legault Sherbrooke A consensus is growing among regional mayors who are now recommending that Sherbrooke area municipalities unite into a single large city divided into boroughs.After considering the “Trois Villes” concept proposed by Mayor Jean Perrault last spring, local mayors are now discussing a compromise solution that would create one large city with an undetermined number of boroughs.The earlier “Trois Villes” or “Three Cities” concept entertained the notion of creating three municipalities, including one which would have regrouped the mainly English areas of Lennoxville and Waterville as well as the Massawippi towns of North Hatley and Hatley Township.Now the nine mayors on Sherbrooke’s regional municipal council (MRC) have agreed on the concept of a single city divided into boroughs - similar to Montreal’s South Shore where a single city will include boroughs made up of the current seven municipalities.The concept now being looked at would create a single large city, which would receive all the taxes and deal with common issues such as infrastructures, urban planning and regional economic development.The administrations of suburban boroughs would deal with such local matters as garbage collection and street cleaning.Sherbrooke Mayor Perrault, who like many of his predecessors has been dreaming of a regional municipal merger for years, said he is pleased that local mayors are finally in favor of the concept.Of course, with the provincial government forcing the issue, suburban mayors have had little choice in the matter.Please see City page 4 page 2 Thursday, January 11, 2001 THE( Longing for longer hours of daylight Can’t you feel it coming?The days are getting longer.Those months with the short names, March, April, May and June are on the way and our colds and sniffles are getting better.Now if we could only get at least three consecutive days of sunshine we’d be all set.I noticed the increased daylight hours when I changed the timer on a security lamp to turn on when it starts to get dark.I had to advance the time more than half an hour.That’s quite a bit, considering daylight started to lengthen only Dec.21.Notice my use of “daylight” and not “sunlight”.A quick calculation tells me that the time between the shortest day of daylight, ending at around four o’clock in December and the longest at ten o’clock in June, is 360 minutes.Divided by 180 days equals two minutes per day.I’ll let the experts deal with precision.If the average increase in daylight is two minutes each day, then we have already gained 40 minutes since Dec.21.It goes fast, doesn’t it?Why do I notice these things more now than when I was younger?Could it be that the activities of a career, raising a family, moving 19 times and being an active sportsman did not give me the opportunity to notice the change?That may be.However, I believe it is because I have to change the timer on the security lamp now, which I didn’t have then.It doesn’t matter that when I look up from my word processor that I can only see a snow bank in front of the basement window in my cozy, paper strewn studio.Nor does it matter that my young Wilson maple tree stands in deep snow up to its lower branches.It just means that there is a lot of winter left to enjoy.Last Saturday my companion and I decided to take advantage of a brief period of sunshine by taking a walk.We parked near McDonald’s on King west and took the bike trail along the rail- road tracks and crossed the river.At ont point we were undecided if we shoulc turn back or continue on and re-cros: the river at Parc Jacques Cartier.The nice weather made me suggest we con tinue on.A suggestion I can still feel ir the stiffness of my legs today.Most o the trek was on soft snow, tamped dowi by a snowmobile, making the walking difficult.We guessed v/e had walked V or 12 kms in these conditions.Not bac considering our combined age is 13.' years.Hampered by a shoulder injury I an unable to get out on the ski trails witl you yet.Watch for us in a few week: when I am healed and the days will b< longer.See you there! Our Man Thursday William Cox Activity picks up at year end for Sherbrooke area builders Residential construction posted an active fourth quarter, with 136 starts, or 35 more constructions than during the same period in 1999, for an increase of 35 per cent.These figures were drawn from the latest starts survey conducted by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).The results for this quarter go against the trend observed for the last four quarters, when new construction starts were on the decline.In the third quarter, the decrease in housing starts was accompanied by an increase in residential investments with the recycling of an industrial building into retirement housing.For the moment, activity is picking up mainly in the apartment segment, as single-family home starts remain down.On a year-to-date basis, the year 2000 ended with a decline in starts of about 20 per cent.The annual volume of construction reached 515 units, down by 130 units from 1999.Out of this shortfall, 70 units are houses.“Single-family home building has been losing speed for three years in the area, and the last time the level of production was so low dates back to the 1981-1982 recession,” commented Helene Dauphinais.During the year 2000, starts increased in Que- bec’s most populated metropolitan areas, namely, Montreal, Quebec and Hull.Like the Sherbrooke area, the Trois-Rivières area sustained a decrease in housing starts (11 percent) in 2000.Starts down in Drummondviue and Granby The year 2000 was marked by a decrease in starts in the Drummondville and Granby census agglomerations (CAs).In the Drummondville CA, the year ended with a total of 331 starts, compared to 386 in 1999.The decline in activity resulted mainly from a lower volume of new houses, as the production of apartments was rather stable.Single-family housing starts, at 205, still remain close to the historical average (215) for the last 25 years, which is rare.In the Granby CA, the slowdown in starts was mainly felt in the apartment segment, where production plummeted by 45 percent.As for single-family houses.161 were started in 2000.compared to 174 in 1999.With a total of 285 starts, residential construction remains veryr far from the historical average for the last 25 years, which stands at 473 units.CMHC is the Government of Canada’s national housing agency.Training sessions for employers on pay equity ; Staff Quebec’s pay equity commission will be holding train-j ing sessions in Sherbrooke, I Lake Megantic, and Asbestos I to help employers develop pay equity plans now required by ! law.The workshops, which are I scheduled for Jan.23 and 24, aim to explain the rights and obligations under the new provincial legislation to both employers and workers.Under the legislation that jwas passed in the fall of 1997, ; private, public and parapublic j enterprises have till Nov.21 to I come up with pay equity ! plans which ensure women jand men are paid equal salaries for different but equivalent work.The free three and a half | hour training sessions will take place on January 23, and again on the 24th if there are enough registrations.The | courses are being offered by the Commission de l’équité salariale in cooperation with local employment centers and the Estrie bureau of the Conseil du statut de la femme.In Sherbrooke, the courses will be held at the Centre local d’emploi at 1235 King Street East.In Lake Megantic, they will be at the Centre local d’emploi at 5537 Frontenac and in Asbestos they will be offered at the Centre local d’emploi on Simoneau Blvd.Because obligations under the law vary with the size of enterprises, one course will be offered for businesses with more than 50 employees and another for those with 10 to 49 staffers.Sessions for small companies will be held in the mornings from 8:30 till noon.Afternoon sessions from 1:30 to 5 p.m.will deal with obligations for larger companies.To register, call the pay equity commission at 1 888-528-8765.Weather Today: Flurries.High near minus 2.Winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 30 km/h in the afternoon.Friday: Clearing.Chance of flurries.Low near minus 18.High near minus 10.Probability of precipitation 30 per cent.Saturday: Sunny with cloudy periods.Low near minus 18.High near minus 6.Ben by Daniel Shelton I THOUGHT FOR SURE J’P TURNEP THF HEATUP.CAMOUFLAGE IS THERMOSTAT TAMPERER'S'SECRET WEAPON. Thursday, January 11, 2001 page 3 Waterloo tables third consecutive tax-cutting budget Increased operating costs absorbed by the town By Maurice Crossfield The Waterloo town council will continue cutting taxes in 2001, despite the increases in some costs.“We were elected on a platform to reduce taxes,” said mayor Paul Masse at the budget meeting Tuesday night.“We cut them by 24 cents the first year, and 12 cents the next year.This year we are cutting taxes by almost 10 cents, so we’re actually 2.5 cents behind.” The basic tax rate for homeowners in Waterloo drops from $1.47 to $1.38 per $100 for 2001.For an $85,000 house that’s a saving of $80.58.Most of that saving will be canceled out by the special tax to pay for the FILE PHOTO ' *2$ i •'/* /:,jf Warn We were elected to bring taxes down.Mayor Paul Masse.town’s new water treatment system.While the cost was expected to be about $85 per household, Masse said it will actually be $77 per household for the next 15 years.During the regular council meeting Masse explained that the new biological water treatment facility is now removing the excess iron from the town’s water.By the end of February the plant will be in full operation, removing manganese from the water as well.Buildings with more than six apartments and non residential buildings will see their tax rates drop to $1.45 from $1.47 per $100.All other tax rates will remain the same for the coming year.Rising Costs The total budget for 2001 is expected to be $4,515,000.That’s a $281,000 increase over last year.The increase reflects rising costs for the municipality, including a $100,000 hike in the cost of garbage removal.Despite that increase the garbage tax remains at $120 per household.Quebec Police Force protection will cost Waterloo $10,000 more for the coming year, bringing the bill up to $325,000 for the municipality of just over 4,000 residents.For the first time in several years the arena will no longer be coming up short financially.Masse said the Arena Jacques Chagnon will have balanced books this year, with a total budget of about $300,000.Also included in the 2001 budget will be a debt repayment of $606,096 on the capital and another $259,000 in interest payment.That includes a $100,000 final payment for the purchase of the municipal garage in 1996.Waterloo will still owe $2,342,498 at the end of 2001.“We were elected to bring taxes down to a level where we can breathe,” said Masse.“For three years we have managed to do so without cutting any services.” New program aims to tame wild streets of Waterloo By Maurice Crossfield T|he Town of Waterloo will be spending some $20,000 in the coming year on a new program aimed at cutting down crime and vandalism.“In Waterloo we’ve had problems with some young people who write on the walls and vandalize things,” said mayor Paul Masse.“It makes it uncomfortable for some people to walk the streets.They’re afraid some guy drink- ing out of a brown paper bag is going to give them an elbow or something." A prime example happened last June when a member of a group of curbside drinkers got into a dispute with a passerby.Gaston Duchaine died later in hospital from stab wounds, while André Meunier, the man accused of the murder, remains in jail awaiting trial.To try to find a way to deal with the problem, Masse met with the mayor of Maniwaki.There a program called Rues Tranquilles significantly cut the level of vandalism and street crimes.“It’s a good project and we’re going to make it better here in Waterloo,” Masse said, noting that Maniwaki’s program has won international awards for its success and originality.The Waterloo version of Rues Tranquilles (Quiet Streets), will be launched in the spring.It will begin with the for- mation of a work table made up of young people, CLSC and youth protection workers, municipal officials and the police.Masse said the program will include such activities as Neighborhood Watch, and students training to be police officers may be hired to walk the streets.The program will also benefit from the input of young people, to get at the root causes of the problems.Crime rate drops in Waterloo, rises in rest of Haute-Yamaska By Maurice Crossfield Though it still boasts the largest number of crimes in Haute Yamas-ka, Waterloo was the only municipality to see its crime rate decrease in 2000.The total number of crimes in Waterloo in 2000 was 134, down from 168 in 1999.Town councillor Patrick Gallagher credited increased citizen involvement for the decline.“More citizens took things into their own hands and called the police when they saw something suspicious,” Gal- lagher said.“They see the police around and they call them when something is going on in their neighborhood.” Gallagher said the attention raised by the murder of Gaston Duchaine last June may have helped.Some 75 people turned out for a public meeting on security following the murder, sending a clear message to the Quebec Police Force that in increased presence was needed.Now on many weekends, especially at the beginning of the month, an extra patrol car is on duty in the Waterloo sec- tor.The first weekend of the month is a time when crimes in Waterloo increase.“It took two years of complaining about the police,” said mayor Paul Masse.“But I’m happy to see some results.” But the crime statistics weren’t as rosy in the other six municipalities served by the Haute-Yamaska detachment of the QPF.Roxton Pond went from 49 reported crimes in 1999 to 68 in 2000.Shefford Township went from 71 crimes in 1999 to 75 in 2000.St-Alphonse-de-Granby saw 60 crimes last year, and increase of 10.St-Joachim-de-$hefford went from 23 crimes in 1999 to 29 crimes last year, while St-Cecile-de-Milton went from 42 crimes in 1999 to 45 crimes in 2000.In Warden the crime rate more than doubled, with two crimes reported in 1999 and five reported last year.Masse said the lower crime rate in Waterloo hasn’t come at the expense of the other municipalities.“We have been assured that there have been new people brought in, and their work has been reorganized.” Briefs English language session on mental health Do you or someone you know suffer from some form of mental illness?Are words like: manic depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia confusing to you?If so you will want to attend an information session Sat.Jan.20, 2001 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.‘New Horizons’ Adult Education Centre 2365 Galt West, Sherbrooke where the main topic will be: Introduction to mental illness: reality and myths.Bring your lunch - coffee & juice provided.It would be helpful to have an idea of the number of people interested in this event.To register or for more information call: Townshippers’ Association, 566-5717, Ext.15 I ^ mi'’ In our January 10, 2001 flyer the following error occurred: • The Shop & Buy Online @ www.FUTURESHOP.ca should have read “Most advertised items are available online.See online for details.” Not “Free ground shipping on all orders over $50.00.” We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.NORTHERN-CROWN Communications Internet UlebCommunicstions Web Development Web Design, Graphic Design1 Management Web Hostinq and Domain Registration J Computer Solutions r*D Duron 1 Intel Celeron.Intel Pill C\J r-v r^ un cri C\J CD cri CD w.northern-crown, com page 4 Thursday, January 11, 2001 THEi Reaching consensus is a huge step forward: Perrault Lennoxville Mayor Doug MacAulay said the main concern of his council and citizens was to retain bilingual status.Because the town is more than 50 per cent English-speaking, Lennoxville can do a number of things in English including post bilingual signs, send out bilingual tax bills and have council meeting in both languages.Most Quebec municipalities must follow provi- Retaining bilingual status is a main concern.Lennoxville Mayor Doug MacAulay sions of the French Language Charter and operate exclusively in French.With a borough of Lennoxville, Wa-terville and possibly some other English towns, it could continue to offer services in English, MacAulay said.Gauthier said part of his mandate is to preserve the bilingual status of Lennoxville - a goal that is shared by mayors in the MRC.He said he is also concerned about the bilingual status of North Hatley, although the modalities of how it will be preserved have not yet been discussed.The new single city concept was discussed during a handful of meetings before the holidays.Mayors are scheduled to talk again on Friday.Gauthier, who must submit his final recommendations to Harel on Feb.1, said it will reflect the consensus now being achieved in the region.City:— Cont’d from Page 1 Municipal Affairs Minister Louise Harel made it clear there are too many municipalities in Quebec and the Parti Québécois government will no longer accept the status quo.In the fall she named a mediator to help local mayors come up with a merger plan that would cut down on the number of municipalities and municipal structures.Mediator Pierre Gauthier, who has spoken with municipal mayors and officials alone and together, said the current consensus meets with the objectives of the government to reorganize the territory to take into account the future of the region.“We are seeking a regional consensus on the future organization of the region,” he said.“It’s not a question of who is annexing who or who is merging with whom, the idea is to look at what the region needs to be a force in the future.” Despite that reassurance, some mayors are clearly reluctant partners in the talks.“We did not have a whole lot of room to maneuver,” commented Ascot Mayor Robert Pouliot, adding that he is not in favor of municipal mergers.“However, the law obliges us to merge so we decided to work on a scenario that could be agreed upon by a majority of local mayors,” he told the Record, adding that he hopes current talks will lead to the birth of an administration concerned mainly with the welfare of citizens.Pouliot said the single city proposal now on the table is very different from merger discussions of the past which were mainly based on the larger Sherbrooke eating up its smaller suburban neighbors.“Now we are talking about the creation of an entirely new entity,” he said.Pouliot said that in a new municipality it’s important that municipal services be based not only on the capacity of taxpayers to pay - but also on their desire to pay.“Sometimes you can afford a trip to New York, but don’t necessarily want to go to New York,” he analogized.“We don’t want to go to New York.” Pouliot said he expects citizens to pay only for the services they receive.He said taxes for Ascot residents would go Ascot Mayor Robert Pouliot down within the new city.“Based on the phenomenon of rationalizing services, we should see a decrease in taxes,” he said.“Taxes must not go up for Ascot residents.Tax bills must be lower with no corresponding drop in services.” Pouliot adds that the merger cannot be accomplished without the notion of parity among taxpayers.That, he said, will lead to such issues as installing water meters everywhere on the territory to ensure not only that the resource is protected, but also that all residents of the new municipality pay the same amount for the same service.Currently there are water meters in Ascot and Rock Forest.Mayor Perrault said the fact that suburbs have accepted the idea of a single city is a huge step forward.He said the concept of boroughs is a good compromise to keep services close to the citizens served, while making the region stronger and more competitive.“Right now we are competing amongst ourselves instead of other regions of Quebec and Canada,” he said.Perrault said the merger would ere-' ate better cohesion within the region and offer improved services to the population at a more reasonable cost.“And the notion of boroughs will keep sendees like recreational activities closer to the population,” he adds.The number of boroughs for the new metropolitan Sherbrooke and their exact responsibilities have yet to be de- Sherbrooke Mayor Jean Perrault termined.Boroughs could be made up of current municipalities and city districts, or fusions of some of those to create similar sized divisions that would make sense geographically.Elections would probably send one or more representative from each of the boroughs to city hall.“We have agreed on the principle, the details still need to be ironed out,” commented Perrault.For now, discussions of this scenario have involved only the nine cities which are part of the Sherbrooke MRC.However it could expand to include a half dozen other municipalities including North Hatley, Hatley Township, St-Denis-de-Brompton, Stoke, Ascot Corner, and Compton which are part of the regional metropolitan census area of Sherbrooke which has a population of more than 140,000 people.Mediator Gauthier said he has spoken with the mayors of the six other municipalities who do not disagree with the proposal.“All 15 mayors are well aware of the current process, and none are opposed,” he said, adding that so far there has been good participation in the talks.“They all know what’s coming.” He said his final recommendation may include some or all of the 15 municipalities that make up the regional metropolitan census of Sherbrooke.Lennoxville Mayor Dough MacAulay We did not have a whole lot of room to manoeuvre.Ascot Mayor Robert Pouliot Merger will create better cohesion among regions.Sherbrooke Mayor Jean Perrault Record Thursday, January 11, 2001 page 5 Quebec meningitis vaccination failed: study U ofS study finds program did nothing to save infants from deadly disease By Janice Cunningham A study authored by researchers at the Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke and published Wednesday in a major U.S.medical journal has revealed that the massive vaccination campaign against meningitis done in Quebec in the early 1990s may have had no effect.In the paper, published in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers show that the program of vaccination offered almost no protection to young children, but was effective for adolescents and young adults, at least for the short term.It was assumed to be effective for five years but the researchers found that for the older children the effect lasted only two years.For children between six months and two years old the vaccine was virtually useless.In effect, no child is protected against the meningococcal bacteria any more in Quebec.“We saw an increase in the disease in Quebec starting in the ‘80s,” Dr.Philippe De Wals, author of the study, Blood donor clinic in Richmond A blood donor clinic will be held at Club Lions Richmond-Melbourne Community Centre, 820 Gouin, Richmond Wednesday, Jan.17, 2001 from 4 to 8 p.m.Objective: 125 donors.explained, “and it hit a peak in the early 90s.” The increased number of cases, most frequent in children under two, created a lot of anxiety and, according to De Wals, caused enormous pressure to find an effective vaccine.“There was a vaccine developed in the ‘60s, but it had only been tested on U.S.military recruits,” said De Wals.“They showed a 90 per cent rate of protection during the period of training.” Unfortunately, the only studies on children had been done in Brazil and there was some indication that protection was inadequate for young children.But the Quebec government still decided to initiate the vaccination.The targeted population was 1.9 million children aged six months to 20 years old.In total, 84 per cent of this population were vaccinated between the months of December 1992 and March 1993.The Quebec government then commissioned De Wals in 1993 to evaluate the long-term impact of the vaccine.“Our only regret,” he said, “is that we didn’t start it a year earlier." De Wals and his colleagues studied the effects of the program for five years, comparing the frequency of the disease among those vaccinated to those who were not.They found that the vaccine “provided excellent protection for teenagers,” De Wals said.The vaccine was 83 per cent effective for youths 15 to 20 years old, 75 per cent for those 10 to 14 years old but only 41 per cent for children two to nine.They found no proof that the vaccine was effective for children under two.The mention of meningitis strikes fear into any parent’s heart.“It is one of the most frightening diseases we know of,” said De Wals.“The disease can form in a matter of hours and you can be dead in 24 hours.” The most common forms of the illness include meningococcal meningitis and the more deadly meningococcal septicemia.The latter, which is a form of poisoning of the blood, has a 50 per cent mortality rate.Even those who are lucky enough to survive the illness can suffer grave consequences, such as the loss of limbs.Every year there are 250 to 300 recorded cases of meningococcal diseases in Canada, especially during the winter months.Usually the cases are isolated.According to De Wals, a few weeks ago a young girl in Sherbrooke died from the septicemia form of the disease.She had been inoculated in 1993.De Wals advises parents that if‘petechia,’ or blood spots, suddenly appear on their children’s skin, to immediately go to emergency.“This is the first sign,” he said.Apparently, the spots are not like measles, but appear as tiny pools of blood just under the skin.The vaccine is still used for travellers and military personnel.De Wals says that it is very effective when used for adults and for short-term protection.There is a new, experimental vaccine in use in England since November 1999 which is considered 80 per cent effective for all age groups.However, it is not licensed yet in either Canada or the U.S.There is also a shortage of the vaccine in England and it costs 10 times more than the one that was used in Quebec.However, it is the best bet if another epidemic should hit the area, said De Wals.But what are the chances of another epidemic?According to De Wals, that is like predicting the lottery - they really have no way of forecasting another outbreak.The early ‘90s vaccination was successful in that it immediately reduced the number of cases of meningitis by radically decreasing the number of the bacteria and thus the amount of transmission.“Since then, it’s been a quiet situation,” he added.Anglos called to jury duty in Granby Staff A fourth English language There could be as many as four English language jury trials in the Bedford judicial district for the winter session.Earlier this week some 36 anglophones were chosen to sit on three juries.In the coming weeks those three juries will decide the fate of a man accused of assault, another accused of growing marijuana and another man accused of making a false declaration.The assault trial begins at the Granby courthouse next Monday.trial may be held sometime in April.In that case Werner Kyling is being tried in connection with a botched 1994 kidnapping and attempted extortion.Kyling will find out if his case will proceed when he appears in court again next Monday.In the coming days some 300 francophones will be summoned for jury selection in connection with the murder trial of Andre' Meunier.He is accused of the murder of Gaston Duchaine in Waterloo last summer.The only studies on children had been done in Brazil and there was some indication that protection was inadequate for young children.But the Quebec government still decided to initiate the vaccination.Looking for intelligent investment solutions?Placements Québec has the answer with savings and investment products that offer competitive returns and are guaranteed by the government.For informed advice year-round, call one of our investment officers Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m.to 8 p.m.Placements Québec.Investment solutions 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undefeated in round-robin play and still not make it to the finals,” Stanstead hockey coach Mike McNamara said in an interview yesterday.The format features two pools of teams with the Canadian clubs playing a round-robin round against the American teams.The American bracket includes Berwick Academy, Hoosac School, Kent’s Hill School and Northwood School.Action begins Friday afternoon when Stanstead meets Kent’s Hill.The finals are slated for 3 p.m.Sunday afternoon followed by a trophy presentation.The Canadian schools are Appleby College, King’s Edgehill School, Lakefield College and the host Spartans.The Spartans have yet to lose to a Canadian high school team although they needed overtime to pull out victories over Selwyn House and Loyola High School.They defeated Selwyn House 7-6 in the finals of the Bishop’s University Invitational High School tournament and McNamara believes his team must play better defensive hockey in the upcoming tourney.“We are a defensive-minded club and to give up six goals is not what we normally do,” McNamara said.“We need to limit the opposition to two or less goals if we expect to make it to the finals.Everything over two goals is not acceptable.” While the calibre of the tourney is high, McNamara reserved special praise for King’s Edgehill School from Windsor, Nova Scotia.“They are the Maritime private school champion and are a very strong team, perhaps the strongest in the field.We expect to have three days of great hockey and want to use the tournament to showcase high school hockey.” All-Stars basketball teamsbattle Meanwhile the Eastern Townships Intercollegiate Athletic Association boys’ and girls’ all-star teams are in Boucherville tonight to battle with their counterparts from the South Shore.The last time these two all-star teams met were two years ago when the ETIAC boys won a thrilling overtime contest while the girls dropped a close game.There was no game last year due to the teachers’ work-to-rule tactics.Skiing seniors need to stay in shape Southam News Ottawa Question: I am now officially a senior and can enjoy downhill skiing at reduced cost.Now that I have the time, how can I prepare myself for the season?Answer: It is important to prepare for sports, both recreational and competitive, with a conditioning program, which should begin in the off-season.As you age, your strength and flexibility can no longer be taken for granted, and an exercise program is important to maintain your physical fitness.There should be a mix of cardio, strength training and stretching to be prepared properly for downhill skiing.A gym-based program gives you access to appropriate exercise equipment, and a qualified fitness instructor or personal trainer is usually available.A home-based program could involve stationary cycling, step machine, treadmill or walking for car- dio fitness.Strengthening should include exercises for the quadriceps (quarter-bend squats, leg extensions, leg presses and so on) and ham-strings (leg curls).Upper body strengthening is also important, (push-ups, pull-ups, and dumb-bell exercises).Stretching should focus on lower extremities, lower back, neck and shoulder stretches.Investing time in three to four workouts a week for 30 to 45 minutes should pay off with improved energy and stamina on the slopes and lessen the risk of injury.Equipment should be tuned up and binding tension adjusted by a qualified person.-Answered by Dr.Rob Gau-vreau, a sport medicine physician with the Sports and Spinal Injury Clinic at the Carling Medical Centre, the Carle ton University Sports Medicine Clinic.CAN-AM HOCKEY TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE American Division Canadian Division Berwick Academy Appleby College Hoosac School King’s-Edgehill School Kent’s Hill School Lakefield College Northwood School Stanstead College Friday, January 12th Home Visitor 1:00 p.m.Stanstead vs Kent’s Hill 2:30 p.m.KES vs Northwood 4:00 p.m.Lakefield vs Berwick 5:30 p.m.Appleby vs Hoosac 7:00 p.m.Northwood vs Stanstead 8:30 p.m.Kent’s Hill vs KES Saturday, January 13th Home Visitor 8:00 a.m.Hoosace vs Lakefield 9:30 a.m.Northwood vs Appleby 11:00 a.m.KES vs Berwick 12:30 p.m.Stanstead vs Hoosac 2:00 p.m.Lakefield vs Kent’s Hill 3:30 p.m.Appleby vs Berwick 8:45-10:00 p.m.Skills Competition and 3x3 Mini-Games Sunday, January 14th Home Visitor 8:00 a.m.Berwick vs Stanstead 9:30 a.m.Hoosac vs KES 11:00 a.m.Northwood vs Lakefield 12:30 p.m.Kent’s Hill vs Appleby 3:00 p.m.Championship Final Trophy Presentation There is no charge and the public is encouraged to attend.Stanstead College Can-Am Hockey Tournament Berwick Academy Hoosac School Kent’s Hill School Northwood School Appleby College King’s-Edgehill School Lakefield College Stanstead College ALL GAMES AT STANSTEAD ARENA January 12,13,14, 2001 3 on 3 mini games and skills competition Saturday night Information: Tel.819-876-7891, Ext.289 “Prep School Hockey At Its Best ” page 14 Thursday, January 11, 2001 RECORD_ Seniors enjoy a scrumptious Christmas dinner Seniors enjoy a scrumptious Christmas dinner “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine” - Proverbs.Christmas is celebrated in all Christian countries as the birthday of Christ.It is observed by religious services, the exchange of gifts and by merrymaking.One hundred Coaticook Area Senior Citizens Club members and visitors, gathered at L’Epervier, December 6, 2000, for their annual Christmas dinner and entertainment.We were not a rowdy bunch as the definition of “to make merry” suggests, however, we did llflilÉÉi jÜÉit kl;!S: CHARLOTTE, N.C.Applications are now being evaluated for The Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp.Boys ages 8-19 and Girls ages 10-19 can apply.Players are selected by Invitation only.College basketball scholarships are possible for players named to the All-American Team.For an evaluation form call (704) 568-6801 anytime.BULWER Bulwer Q.FA.meets on Thursday, January 11 at the Community Center at 8:30 p.m.Everyone welcome.Pot-luck lunch.DANVILLE The Danville Curling Club is holding an Open Bonspiel from January 14 to January 20.Anyone wishing to sign up please contact Harry at (819) 839-3381.SCOTSTOWN Annual Robbie Burns Night at the Scot-stown Hotel, January 27.Piping, Highland Dancing, Haggis, Supper, Singing, Dance.For reservations call (819) 657-4795 or 657-4473, deadline January 23.LENNOXVILLE Ham and Turkey Bingo at the A.N.A.F.Unit 318 “Hut”, 300 St.Francis Street, Lennoxville on Wednesday, January 17 at 7:30 p.m.Everyone welcome.LENNOXVILLE A meeting of the Lennoxville-Ascot Historical and Museum Society will be held at 7:30 p.m.on Monday, January 15 at Uplands.Lillian Rider will speak on LAHMS - The First Thirty Years.• • • This column accepts items announcing events organized by churches, service clubs and recognized charitable institutions for a $6.00 fee, $9.00 for 2 insertions of same notice, $12.00 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.celebrate, a spirit of joy prevaded the atmosphere.Our visitors were: John Sharpe, Lorraine Sharpe, William Sharpe and James Meigs.This was a joyous occasion and we were surrounded by the beauty of the hall, decorated with green and gold garlands suspended from the ceiling.Each table was centered with a miniature tree dressed in glowing coulours which blended with the holiday decor.The origin of the Christmas tree, supposedly, began in early Rome.Today, the tradition lives on, the Christmas tree stands for all the excitement of the holiday season.Our celebration would not be complete without the evergreen, trimmed with coloured balls, and garlands, lit with flickering lights.All over the world Christmas foods vary from plum pudding, black pudding, spiced gingerbread, fruit, wine, fried eels, Magi cakes, etc.We enjoyed the traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, served by the staff of L’Epervier, a meal fit for a king.On September 18, 2000 the members of Prosperity Rebekah Lodge #32 welcomed our President of the Rebekah Assembly of Quebec, Sister Joyce Copping and some of her officers.The Appointed Officers that attended were Sister Pat Coté, Left Herald, Sister Marjorie Lancaster, Marshall, Sister Gladys Cook, Warden, Sister Thera Devries, D.D.P.of District No.5 of the Rebekah Assembly of Quebec; Brother Floyd Kerr, Grand Conductor and Bro.Everett Arnott of the Grand Lodge of Quebec.They were welcomed.The Elective officers were Sister Shirley Vaughan, Treasurer; Sister Donna Davis, Vice-President of the Rebekah Assembly and Brother Edward Copping, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Quebec.They were given the honors and seated in the chairs of their choice.Then the Marshall - Sister Marjorie Lancaster introduced the President, Sister Joyce.She was also given the honors and seated to the right of the N.G.All officers had special poems, P.D.D.P.Sister Jean Scott had the honor of pinning Sister Joyce’s purple and mauve corsage.Lodge continued on with the usual business.Sister Shirley Vaughan, Treasurer had received a check for $200.00 from an anomyous donor.It was placed in the general fund.Our next meeting in October will be the installation of new officers.Under Good of Order several sisters put on a program for our President Sister Joyce.It was helping the newer members to learn the secret work.Then the N.G.Sister June Royea asked if anyone would like to speak.The Marshall Sister Marjorie and Vice-President Sister Donna spoke a few words.Brother Ed Copping spoke on behalf of the Grand Master Brother Ralph Bernard as he was under The dessert was the usual birthday cake, brightly decorated in keeping with the season.The November birthdays were: June Brennan, Roberta Clark, Robert Shepherd, Aline Patterson, Gil Mole, Eloise Bishop, Wilson May, Marion Damore and Delma Fowler.December: Cecil Blenkhorn, Lloyd Hyatt, Pauline Mullins and Françoise Maurice.Prior to the entertainment, we paused for a minute of silence in memory of Lloyd Martin who passed away in November.Lloyd will be remembered as a kind-hearted person who was not sparing in his generosity to the Club.We also remembered the sick, Wilfrid Lep-itre, Frances Mayhew, Roger and Jean Tétreault and Lillian Bell.May they find comfort and support in the prayers of their Club friends.A touching presentation took place when four members received their life membership cards, Beatrice Grady, Dorothy Woodman, Beryl Cutler and Lillian Bell (absent).These ladies were honoured for their dedication and service to the Club for over a quarter of a century the weather.He brought the greetings of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, his own personal greetings and thanked our lodge for all courtesies extended to him.The President Sister Joyce brought the greetings of the Rebekah Assembly, her own personal greetings and those of her officers.She gave some highlights of the annual meeting she attended in Chicago in August for Sovereign Grand Lodge where we get our orders.She felt that each lodge should take a few minutes at each lodge meeting to learn a few lines of the secret work so that in May all members would get a certificate.Wouldn’t this be grand!! On behalf of Prosperity #32, N.G.Sister June presented Sister Joyce with a little moment of her visit, when opened revealed the three “little bears,” her emblem.Silver collection was taken amounting to $40.71 which will be divided for her projects - Camp Massawippi and the Wish Foundation.After all this, and lodge was closed, a delicious lunch of sandwiches, squares, and veggies and cake and ice cream were served.All left for home thanking properity for their hospitality.• •• On Oct.2, 2000 D.D.P.Therese Cayer, member of Riverside Rebekah Lodge #12, Granby, capably installed our officers.The new executive is as follows: N.G.: Marilyn Mahannah, P.N.G.; V.G.: Margaret Raymond, P.N.G.; Secretary: Elaine Grubb, P.N.G.; Treasurer, Shirley Vaughan, P.P.; Fin.Sec.: Donna Lace, P.N.G.; R.S.N.G.:Jean Scott, P.D.D.P.; L.S.N.G.: Bernice Thomas, P.D.D.P.; Warden: Heather Slyvester, P.N.G.; Conductor: Christina Molenaar, P.N.G.; Color Bearer: Elaine Fowler, P.N.G.; Chaplain: Winnifred Holliday, P.N.G.; P.N.G.: June Royea, P.D.D.P; EG.: Phyllis Durree, P.N.G.; R.S.V.G.: Rose founded May 28, 1975.Club members extended their congratulations with a hearty handclap.Two Coaticook firemen dropped by to receive monies in the amount of $315.00 along with foodstuffs, collected from members for the Coaticook Firemens’ Fund.Each fireman voiced his appreciation for the generosity of the Club.The day's activities concluded with a sing-a-long with Cecil Blenkhorn on guitar, who energetically led us in the singing of a few Christmas carols and other old favourites.Greetings of the season echoed throughout the hall as everyone left for home clutching a Christmas cake, a Christmas card and hopefully with a song in the heart.May the beauty of the season be with you all through the New Year.Next meeting, January 31, 2001 at L’Epervier.Submitted byLeta Dustin, Secretary of the Coaticook Area Senior Citizens Club Monteith, P.D.D.P.; L.S.V.G.: Doris Dougall; P.G.: Betty Perry, P.N.G.; RA.B.: Freda Ruiter, P.N.G.; L.A.B.: Flo Ewings; Musician: Irene Williams, P.P.Sister Jean Scott escorted the retiring N.G.to center of floor where she presented her with her second P.N.G.plaque and she in turn placed it on the special board.Sister June thanked the Lodge for it and then invited all her officers to dine out with her at the Station Restaurant on Oct.23rd.After everyone enjoyed their dinner she presented each officer with a pocket calendar for 2001-2002.Just a small gift to say thanks for supporting her during her term as Noble Grand.June Royea Publicity Convenor Compton Mrs.Lloyd Hyatt 835-5484 Mrs.Thérèse Courtemanche, Mrs.Judy Smith of Sherbrooke, Mr.Hertel and Claire Gagnon, Hughie and Betty Macdonald, Dany Macdonald and friend Miss Marie André Houle were all dinner guests of Mrs.Gilberte Smith during the holidays.Mr.and Mrs.Lloyd Hyatt were Christmas dinner guests of Mr.and Mrs.Peter Kirby, Jennifer and Felicia in Lennoxville.Mr.and Mrs.Ronald Grenier spent a couple of weeks on a holiday in Florida.Mr.and Mrs.Hughie Macdonald who spent Christmas week at Ste-Anne des Monts have returned home.Mr.and Mrs.Lloyd Hyatt were supper guests of Mr.and Mrs.Peter Hopkins in Lennoxville.Mr.and Mrs.Hertel Gagnon, Hughie and Betty Macdonald, Mrs.Gilberte Smith were New Year’s Day guests of Miss Maryse Courtemanche at Magog.Prosperity Rebekah Lodge #32 meets Thursday, January 11, 2001 page 15 - —THE — Record Danville Marlene Brown 839-2726 On December 16, 2000 a rainy, wet evening, the Youth Group gathered at Trinity United Church before going out caroling around the Town of Danville.Upon their return to the church they played games, sang songs, and had a mediation time.They closed the evening with an exchange of gifts and a pot luck lunch.A great time was enjoyed by one and all.In honour of Kathleen Smith’s 89th birthday on December 20th, Ian and Shirley Smith, Peggy and Jules Blouin and mother Kathleen, gathered at the home of Nancy and Delmar Marston for dinner.Delmar and Nancy Marston motored to Almonte, Ont., where they stayed overnight with their son, Fraser, and family.The following day, they all journeyed to Oshawa for Christmas weekend with Andrew, Carolyn and Matthew Martson.While they were there, they enjoyed the Festival of Lights at the Cullen Gardens in Whitby.After their return home, Delmar and Nancy entertained Malcolm Marston’s family from Fredericton, N.B.Recent callers at the Brown and Good-enough home were Bill and Linda Lodge of Verona, Ont.Ann and Ellis Clark of Richmond, were New Year’s Eve guests at the same home.The Browns and Goodenough were recent supper guests of Howard and Idea Mastine of Richmond.Mr.George Horan has recently returned home from a trip to Calgary, Alta., where he spent Christmas with his daughter.Mr.Dave Gifford has recently taken up residency at the Wales home.Sandra Young from Toronto spent Christmas in Danville, with family and friends.Everyone wishes Mrs.Pearl Jennings a quick and speedy recovery.On January 3, 2001 some of Golden Rule #13 members motored with Brother Ian Smith, to Huntingville for a delicious casserole supper.Trinity United Church was the place to be on Christmas Eve.The steps were adourned with candles.Scripture readings were read by different members of the congregation, which, after each a Christmas carol was sung.After the church service everyone gathered on the steps to light sparklers and listen to the music in the steeple, and sing Silent Night.On December 20th, a cold and.blustery night, parents and relatives gathered at A.D.S.Elementary School for their annual Christmas concert.All the students did a great job and everyone enjoyed the evening of entertainment.At this time I would like to wish everyone a very happy New Year and all the best for 2001.Sher-Lenn Fifty Plus Club meets Nov.1 - The President, Irene Decoteau, was in the chair and welcomed everyone.Birthdays for November were Emily Damon, Mae Conner, Evelyn Graham, Brenda MacDonald, Anais Verlinden, Evelyn McGinty.Whist was played at three tables with high captain, Evelyn Graham, Helen MacDonald, Jean Mclver, Claudette Cyr with 23 flags.Low captain, Irene Decoteau, Irene Arbery, Jessie MacKinnon, Gerald Decoteau with 17 flags.Nov.8 - Held our monthly meeting.500 was played at four tables with high, Gerald Decoteau at 3840, low, Nancy Barton with 2360.Nov.15 - We enjoyed a pot luck dinner.The half and half was won by Helen MacDonald.We spent a joyful afternoon singing with Cecil and Roger.Nov.22 - We were welcomed by our president, Irene Decoteau.We had a successful auction in the afternoon and sang Happy Birthday to Anais Verlinden and Brenda MacDonald.Nov.29 - 500 was played at three tables with high, Gerald Decoteau and low, Freda McLeod.Dec.6 - We were welcomed by our pres-ident, Irene Decoteau, we held our monthly meeting.Whist was played at four tables.Evelyn Graham, Pearl Custeau, Gertie Nutbrown, Brenda MacDonald with 26 flags.Low captain Georgette Sirois, Michel Gosselin, Eileen Haltham, Freda McLeod with 17 flags.Dec.13 - We had our Christmas dinner.Grace was said by Evelyn Graham.The half and half was won by Eileen Drew.We held our raffle with the afghan won by Priscilla Bowen, turkey by Norma Beaulieu and the box of groceries by Irene Arbery.Irene Decoteau read the birthdays for January which are Madeleine Beauleau, Marjorie Siveright, Irene Decoteau, Doris Black, Miki Coupland, Peggie Munkitrick, Nancy Barton.An enjoyable afternoon was spent listening to Eileen Drew and friends playing Christmas carols.The president, Irene Decoteau, wished everyone happy holidays and reminded us that the month of January we were closed and we would return Feb.7, 2001.Submitted by Nancy Barton Death ÉÜÜ BARRIE, Kathleen (nee Murphy) - Passed away peacefully at her home in Richmond, Que., on Monday, January 8th, 2001, Mrs.Kathleen Murphy, wife of the late Maurice Barrie, in her 85th year.Beloved mother of Judith (late André Camiré) and James (Pierrette Thibault); dear grandmother of Andrea, Robin, Lyne, Stefan, Patrick, Pierre, Andrée, Jacques, René and great-grandmother of Ashley, Vanessa, Austin, Emmanuel, Marissa, Graham, James, Jonathan, Mathieu, Cynthia, Francis, Christopher, Maggie, Daisy, Sophia.She also leaves to mourn her brother, Edward (Ed) (Marie Teevens), Kelowna, B.C., sister-in-law, Sheila (late Harry Murphy), Victoria, B.C., and loving nephew, Mark (Marilyn Mountain and Chelsea, Pamela, Shevon and Ryan).No visitation.The family will be at St-Bibiane’s Church on Saturday, January 13th, 2001 at 12:00 p.m., to receive condolences prior to the service commencing at 1:00 p.m.Burial of remains to be held in the Spring.Cremation and funeral arrangements entrusted to Salon Funéraire Yves Houle & Frère, 198 Adams St., Richmond, Que., Pauline Fecteau, director, tel.: (819) 826-3747, fax: (819) 826-3001.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Arthritis Society, will be appreciated by the family.Give blood.A matter of life.Info-Clinic (514)832-0873 1 800 343-7264 Web site: www.hema-quebec.qc.ca Death PEARTON, Jean - Peacefully at St.Francis Manor, Lennoxville, Que., on Tuesday, January 9th, 2001, in her 91st year.Beloved sister of Florence Beairsto and Anne Grady and dear aunt of Henry, Robert and Norman Beairsto, Elisabeth Halliday, James Pearton, Steven and Keith Grady.At her request, she was cremated.No visitation.A memorial service will be held at St.George’s Church, Lennoxville, Que., on Friday, January 12, 2001 at 2:00 p.m.Rev.Keith Dickerson officiating.Interment of ashes in Malvern Cemetery at a later date.As memorial tributes, donations to St.George’s Altar Guild would be appreciated by the family.Arrangements entrusted to Cass Funeral Home.(819) 564-1750.In Memoriam CRAWFORD, Alfred - In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away January 11, 1999.We cannot bring the old days back, Your smile we cannot see, But we cherish the precious memories Of the days that used to be.OLA AND FAMILY Card of Thanks MACEY -1 would like to thank my family and friends for remembering me in so many ways at Christmas time with food, plants, fruit, a Hickory Farm basket, cards, letters, pictures and stamps, and other gifts.It all meant a lot to me.A Happy New Year to you all.God bless.EVELYN MACEY SawyerviUe Jeanne Lowiy Justin and Jeanne Lowry were Christmas dinner guests of Randy, Janice Hartwell and boys in High Forest along with the rest of the family.That night they were supper guests of Jamie Lowry and Pat here in town.On Sunday Jeanne Lowry went with Justin to Bishopton for Christmas Eve service which was very nice.Jeanne was at the cookie party at Mary Kirby’s, Bulwer and accompanied Janice Hartwell and Faith Harmer home.Faith and Mark Harmer of High Forest were callers of Justin and Jeanne on Sunday.David and Jean Crosby from Nova Scotia were business callers of Justin and Jeanne Lowry on Thursday afternoon.RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH & DEATH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 320 per word.Minimum charge $8.00 ($9.20 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions -15% off, 3 insertions - 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Cynthia correctly led the heart eight: top of nothing.If you lead fourth-high-est, you must (should!) have an honor in the suit.Declarer found the best play, winning trick one in the dummy and immediately calling for a low spade, trying to sneak in the ninth trick while the defenders were still asleep.However, Ian was awake.The opening lead had marked declarer with both the king and queen of hearts.And declarer had dummy’s five diamond tricks ready to run.So, the only chance for the defense was immediately to cash four club tricks.Ian rushed in with the spade ace and switched to the club two — success! Assuming the gossip is true, it has nothing to do with him Dear Ann Landers: Here’s a problem I’ve never seen in your column, although I have been reading you religiously for years.My family is getting together for a big dinner to welcome my younger sister’s new fiance.The fiance’s mother will be attending.I have since been told by a reliable source that this young man’s mother produces adult pornographic films.My wife and I have decided not to mention this to anyone in the family, however, we would feel terribly uncomfortable having dinner with her and behaving as if nothing is out of the ordinary.I promised the family that my wife and I would attend the dinner, but this was before I knew anything about the woman.What should we do?We are — Totally Grossed Out in California Dear Totally Grossed: Of course you should attend the dinner.How charming of the person who gave you that “background” information on your future brother-in-law’s mother.And what, I wonder, did Sherlock Holmes expect you to do about it?I hope that you and the other guests who might have been privy to the information will not let this in any way reflect on the young man.Assuming the gossip is true, it has nothing to do with him.Dear Ann Landers: My mother passed Ann Landers away 10 years ago.At that time, my three siblings and I inherited her house, which was completely paid for.Mom’s death was hard on us, and we couldn’t bring ourselves to sell her home, even though we all had our own apartments.Shortly after Mom died, my younger sister divorced and desperately needed a place to live with her two children.She moved into my mother’s empty house, and has been there ever since.“Denise” is taking good care of the place, but she has always struggled financially, and we never asked her to pay rent or buy the house from the rest of us.Here’s the problem.My husband and I would like to buy our own house this year, and we could really use some extra money.I think it’s time to sell Mom’s house and split the profits.My other siblings are against this.They say Denise doesn’t have the money to buy the house, nor can she afford to pay rent somewhere else.They don’t want to throw her out on the street.Denise has had everything handed to her since she was a child, and everyone treats her as if she were some kind of princess.My husband and I have worked hard to make a life for ourselves.We have never asked for a handout, and I don’t see why we should be deprived so that life is easier for Denise.My siblings say if I insist on selling the house, it will cause irreparable damage among the family members, and they don’t want to do it.I certainly don’t wish to cause a rift, but I think Denise is taking advantage of all of us, and I resent it.What should I do?-Being Patient in Boston Dear Boston: If you sell the house, it means Denise will have to move out -and she and her two children will be in a very tough spot.My advice is DON’T DO IT.You would incur the animosity of your entire family, and the wounds might never heal.I know you are tempted to give your spoiled sister what she deserves, but the satisfaction would not be worth the damage that would surely result.Take the high road and pass up the financial advantage.In the long run, you will be glad you did.Happy birthday Happy birthday wishes to Isabell Bell on Thursday, January 11.Love and best wishes from the staff and residents of the Grapes Residence in Sawyerville.Engagement announcement Cinda Hein and Forrest Brooks would like to announce their engagement.Cinda is the daughter of Dr.RCA Fearon and Myra Currie of Edmonton, Alberta.Forrest is the son of Judy Grapes Brooks of Sawyerville and Dale Brooks of Sherbrooke.A fall wedding ih 2002 is being planned.Birthday wish Happy birthday to a great mom and grammy Phyllis Courtemanche.All our love Anne and Jacques Kathy and Martin The ladies of the Ayer’s Cliff Agricultural Exposition meet The wrap-up meeting of the Ladies Dept, of Ayer’s Cliff Agricultural Exposition was held in November at the home of Irene Ride.The outgoing president, Beverly Patterson, thanked the attending members for their help and support during the last two years.The new executive for 2001 consists of Barbara Bellows, president; 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I-:-< you CAN CARR y BOOKS AN' SHOES AN’ clothes I &UESS I SHOULDA REMEMBERED TO RUT HU LUNCH IN LAST I WHATS the wet STUFF ON THE B0TTOM7 UAH! you CAN GET EVERYTH INS INTO tjl YOU WOULDN'T believe all the stuff I GOT IN HERE III Grizwells \T \% PIEWWHT?,-{ oK„.you KHoW r CAW TbU WUATI HAVE To 6\VE M£ A HoYi, WT TWoMHUTE Soup to Nuts Mote 1o SeL-fT Never •fell Mom there's htfhin’ do.I can’t find my ticket.Give me a nice blue one.” Well-1 think we can -fix that, Yonne L-ady:. page 18 Thursday, January 11, 2001 Cau Sherbrooke: (819) 569-9525 between 8:30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.E-mail: classad@sherbrookerecord.com OR Knowlton: (450) 242-1188 between 9:00 a.m.and 4:00 P.M.CLASSIFIED Deadline: 11 a.m.one day prior to publication Or mail your prepaid classified ads to The Record, P.O.Box 1200, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1H 5L6 LmuJ CANADA Province de Quebec Ville de Lennoxville PUBLIC NOTICE To persons who are interested and have the right to sign an application to participate to a referendum: Second project of By-Law No.727-2000, adopted on December 11th, 2000, to modify Zoning By-Law No.648-97 and its amendments (industrial uses)(Zone R-3) PUBLIC NOTICE is given of the following: 1.Following the public consultation meeting which was held on December 11th, 2000, the Municipal Council of the Ville de Lennoxville has adopted second project of By-Law No.727-2000 to modify Zoning By-Law No.648-97 and its amendments (industrial uses) (Zone R-3).OBJECT OF THE PROJECT The object of By-Law No.727-2000 is to modify the Municipality’s Zoning By-Law No.648-97 (and its amendments) by specifying stipulations concerning norms regulating industrial uses in zone R-3, including storage, height of fences and hedges, parking, etc., in order to acknowledge an already existing situation for industrial buildings already established in Zone R-3, at the end of Mallory Street (including norms of establishment and others).2.That second project contains stipulations which may be the object of applications on the part of interested persons from concerned zones and, as the case may be, from adjacent zones, so that a by-law which contains those stipulations be submitted to the approval of certain qualified electors in accordance with An Act Respecting Elections and Referendums in Municipalities.Information which will allow for the determination of interested persons who have the right to sign an application with regard to each of the stipulations of the project of By-Law, may be obtained from the Municipality, during regular office hours, that is, Monday to Friday inclusively: from 8:30 a.m.until noon and from 1:00 p.m.until 4:30 p.m.Description ot Zone R- 3 Zone R-3 is bordered to the North by Zones Pr-2 and R-7, to the East by Zone Ab-2, to the East and to the North-East by Zone R-4 (Canadian American railway - formerly Canadian Pacific), to the West by Zone 1b-3, and to the South by Zone Aa-4.A copy of the summary of the second project may be obtained, at no cost, by any person who makes a request to that effect, on the above-mentioned days and times.In addition, the illustration of said Zone R-3 may be consulted at the office of the Municipality, on the same days and times.3.To be valid, all applications must: - clearly indicate the stipulation to which each application is related, and the zone from which it originates and, as the case may be, mention the zone with regard to which the application is made; - be received at the office of the Municipality, 150 Queen Street, Lennoxville, Québec, at the latest on the eighth day which follows the day of publication of the present notice, that is at the latest on Friday, January 19th, 2001.4.Conditions to be a person interested in signing an application: a) any person who does not fall under any inability to vote, and meets the following conditions on December 11th, 2000: - is domiciled in the zone from which an application may originate; - has been domiciled in Quebec for at least 6 months; or b) any sole owner of an immovable property or sole occupant of a place of business, who does not fall under any inability to vote and who meets the following conditions on December 11th, 2000: - to have been, for at least 12 months, the owner of an immovable property or the occupant of a place of business which is located in the zone from which an application may originate; c) any joint owner of an immovable property or co-occupant of a place of business who does not fall under any inability to vote, and who meets the following conditions on December 11th, 2000: - to have been, for at least 12 months, the joint owner of an immovable property or the co-occupant of a place of business which is located in the zone from which an application may originate; - to be designated, by means of a proxy signed by the majority of persons who have been co-owners or cooccupants for at least 12 months, as being the person who has the right to sign the application on their behalf and to be registered on the referendum list, as the case may be.The proxy must be produced prior to, or at the same time as the application.In the case of a real person: to be of legal age, be a Canadian citizen and not be under trusteeship.In the case of a legal person: - to have designated by resolution, among its members, administrators or employees, the person who, on December 11th, 2000, is of legal age, a Canadian citizen, and does not fall under any inability to vote provided for in the Law; - to have produced prior to, or at the same time as the application, a resolution which designates the person who is authorized to sign the application and to be registered on the referendum list, as the case may be.Except in the case of a person who is designated as the representative of a legal person, no one may be considered as an interested person for more than one reason, this, in accordance with article 531 of An Act Respecting Elections and Referendums in Municipalities.5.All stipulations of the second project which will not have been the object of any valid application, will be included in a by-law which will not be submitted to the approval of qualified electors.6.The second project of By-Law may be consulted at the office of the Municipality, 150 Queen Street, Lennoxville, Québec, during regular office hours.GIVEN AT LENNOXVILLE, this 11th day of the month of January 2001.Johanne Henson, Town Clerk 035 For Rent 035 For Rent tOO Job Opportunities t