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-David Hume THE The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Michel J.Wazir Financial Advisor (819) 573-6002 10+ years of experience Merrill Lynch Merrill Lynch Canada Inc.is a Member-ClPf.60 CENTS Wednesday, February 24, 1999 Government decrees were illegal: Judge Val St.François citizens score landmark victory in Hydro case By Rita Legault Lennoxville Citizens from the St.Francis Valley, who were opposed to the passage of a high-voltage line through the Eastern Townships, have won their landmark case against the government and Hydro-Quebec.Although construction of the 735 kV line was completed last week, a Superior Court Judge has declared the government decrees that fast- tracked construction of the power line without the usual environmental review process were null and void.After seven days of hearings in January and deliberating for a month, Justice Jeannine Rousseau ruled on Tuesday the government and Hydro-Quebec did not follow correct procedure and she quashed the four cabinet decrees that allowed the line to be built.She also ordered that Hydro-Quebec and the provincial government pay court costs and the citizen’s legal fees totaling $70,000.“We cried when we heard,” said Emanuella Germanini, one of the few citizens who sat through most of the tortuous legal case at the Montreal courthouse.Citizens, who expected some sort of victory, were surprised by such a decisive win.“We won down the whole line,” Germanini said.“It’s unbelievable.It’s really fantastic.” “I’m so happy,” said Francine Béliveau, “it’s like a balm on our wounds.” “In the end we lost a lot because our woods have been cut, but this is a moral victory.The people were heard.” Béliveau said she and her husband Doug Nelson are still having a hard time believing it.“We still have the impression we were bulldozed,” she said, adding that being right is somewhat of a hollow victory.“If only we could go back and erase what was done,” she said, speaking of the family’s sixth generation farm that was SEE VICTORY, PAGE 3 ¦ ¦ Cute Kids, Sweet Snow PERRY BEATON/CORRESPONDENT Lennoxville Elementary School students celebrated their winter carnival on Tuesday with sugar on snow, racing down a hill on tubes and frolicking in the snow.Let the next take you to Golf Horizons 2000 now operates under PROGOLF Banner Quebec’s biggest Golf COOP Grand Opening Friday Feb.26 $10 to each visitor* on Feb.26, 27 & 28 ‘Gift Certificate valid until March 31 on purchase of $75.& up Win a complete Golf set & Bag $700 value Drawing March 31 Golf Horizons 2000 (819) 868-4040 900 Bourque Blvd.OMERVILLE page 2A Wednesday, February 24, 1999 Life after the U.S.impeachment scandal :\ T, «f*» : 5r These are not easy days.My only consolation is that I am not the only frustrated Clinton watcher in Southern California.For well over a year the thrashing of, first Bill Clinton and then the impeachment proceedings during the late night talk shows, kept me from counting sheep.During daylight they even provided the occasional inspiration for this column.With his acquittal and public polls Justice Henry R.Keyserlingk Sunshine Schoolteacher Knowlton resident Connie Barr has been teaching kindergarten with her magic touch at Waterloo Elementary School for almost 25 years.Every morning the children are welcomed with a great big sunshine smile and start their day off with a ‘Good Morning Hug’, Barr is a good listener and as teacher/principle Bev Wilson says, “Connie has a love of children and a sweet motherly type of nature”.Barr also teaches art, dance and choir.Suzanne Rodrigue said that all of her three children have been in Barr's class and she knows they are getting a very good start in school.Text and photo by David Anderson screaming enough is enough, pretty soon I’ll have no other alternative then to try and go cold turkey.It won’t be easy.I still haven’t recovered from - the excitement and drama of the Watergate Hearings and yet in Nixon’s case at least there was a definitive conclusion.And it all has to do with the taping of a few private conversations.Nixon never would have resigned had the White House tapes not come to light and Monica would never have talked had it not been for Linda Tripp’s secret taping.I still find myself bee popping from one television station to the other, searching desperately for more finger pointing by our esteemed news commentators and political pundits.But they too seem to be suffering withdrawal pains, leaving only a few diehards around to flog a dead horse.Even Larry King’s recent interview with Linda Tripp didn’t seem to kick start any renewed interest by the media.She provided little more then the usual rehash and vague generalities about other Clinton affairs.I took detailed notes of everything she said just in case, one day she suffers a serious accident, as she put it, with a Mac truck.And what happened to all of those flashy lawyers on TV who were always ready at a moment’s notice, and on cue, to disagree with each other.What - about those many former district attorneys who taught us all about perjury, grand juries and prosecutorial discretion, while being propelled to television stardom?How many of them will follow OJ’s prosecutor, Marcia Clark, whose notoriety got her a television program and lucrative book contract?What is happening to Ken Star, the less and less esteemed independent counsel.One day a hero the next day a loser.Now it looks like the tables are turning on my hero.It’s bad ei\ough the Justice Department began investigating his office because of alleged misrepresentations to the Attorney General, Janet Reno.It gets worse.Now that he has become a political liability he seems to attract as much flack from all sides of the political spectrum.Even the right-wing Republicans don’t seem to be rushing to his defence.Who will ever forget the House managers who were ready to pursue impeachment to its bitter end.As Clinton’s formidable prosecutors they realized that without altering public opinion they didn’t have a snowball’s chance in hell of getting a conviction.They tried and tried again and instead, their ratings took a dive.The Republican senators, concerned about winning elections, torpedoed their strategy by not allowing more than three witnesses.Despite his repeated apologies the word is out that Velcro-Clinton is so mad at the House managers that every possible effort will be made to unseat them at the next elections.It shouldn’t have come as a surprise since weeks ago we all saw Clinton’s former adviser, Bulldog James Carville, rant and rave and threaten political retribution.I doubt very much that the Honorable Chief Justice of the Supreme Court will retain fond memories of this famous trial, despite receiving a bipartisan engraved award of appreciation.Judges aren’t supposed to tolerate political speeches and grand standing in their courtrooms and this judge certainly had to put up with quite an earful.Other then reciting polite introductions and deciding when not to adjourn, it didn’t appear that that he had much to say.That can be hard on any judge, especially one with the habit of calling the shots in the highest court of the land.That leaves us with the senators who still claim to have acted as impartial jurors while everyone knows that it was all about politics.Who are they kidding?They couldn’t wait to get rid of the hot potato.Had the polls favored a conviction while the economy was in a slump the final verdict would have resulted in a conviction.With such a partisan vote, history may very well judge them with suspicion if not contempt.As to the Republican senators, a platform of traditional values and tax cuts may no longer be enough to face a hostile electorate that never wanted their president to stand trial.And what about the accused himself, President Clinton.How will history judge him?What president wouldn’t give up a high popularity rating if it would mean concealing their transgressions of the law and sins of the flesh.President Clinton must be kicking himself for not asking Monica to pull a disappearing act on her famous dress.With what he knows now he would have gladly exchanged it for Yves St.Laurent’s entire winter collection.At least he can console himself knowing that Monica didn’t have the foresignt to record their many intimate telephone conversations.With all his charisma, power and celebrity he must surely regret not having bestowed a little of his charm towards Linda Tripp.Instead of worrying about a sinister accident she would have worried about him.What about his future?A presidential library, a book or two worth millions, the traditional lucrative speeches, are all awaiting him after retirement.If that is not enough, there will be more payback time for Hillary, which includes helping her become senator and, who knows, maybe even the first female President.Henry Keyserlingk is a retired crown attorney.He can be e-mailed at tartan toine@hotmaiI.com Weather WEDNESDAY:Sunny with cloudy periods.High near -5.THURSDAY:Cloudy with clear periods.Low near - 17.High near -5.FRIDAY:Snow.Low near -12.High near -3.Probability of precipitation 80 per cent.SATURDAY: Variable cloudiness with chance of flurries.Low near-13.High near-1.Probability of precipitation 40 per cent.BEN by Daniel Shelton 0acon wrm r PATTY7 YOUR PAP ANP I G OOP MORNING' > A£L5jJ™G POWN HOW'S THE MOTHER-TO-0E?HEEUO.Patty7 PATTY7' SLICES amp m?PANCAKES.IMAPE EGGS ANP- Wednesday, February 24, 1999 page 3A Record Quebec was aware of new formula: Paradis Liberals accuse PQ of false advertising By Patricia Bailey Special to The Record Sherbrooke Quebec government ads claiming the federal government changed health care funding without Varning are false, and may be an effort to create winning conditions for a referendum, says Pierre Paradis, Liberal MNA for Brome-Missisquoi.“I think the government should be charged by Consumer Protection with false advertising,” said Paradis, who is the House Leader for the Opposition and a former health critic.“If Quebec had no idea that this was coming then they are very naive.Or they are not naive at all and they knew this all along and are using it to promote winning referendum conditions,” said Paradis.“Quebec has had the chance to make Pierre Paradis.Quebec has ulterior motives.its case at countless meetings with federal ministers of health, welfare and education as well as at first minister’s conferences, ” he said.“But if you will not sit down and negotiate and then you lose out, the only thing left to do is bitch,” he said.But the Director of Communications for Quebec’s Minister of Finance, An- drée Corriveau, says that the transfer payment issue was never on the agenda of any first ministers’ conferences “They never wanted to discuss it.It was never on the agenda.There was no discussion of this at the recent Social Union talks.” “We are not completely against these changes.They told us that they would happen.But there was no discussion or negotiations about how the change would come about.It is happening way to fast for us to manage.” But according to a discussion paper obtained by the Record which was sent to all the territorial and provincial ministers in 1998, the federal government’s desire to change the social transfer payment formula is clear.Speaking on behalf of Berhard Landry, Corriveau was not aware of the document’s existence.An official in Finance Minister Paul Martin’s office claims it is ludicrous for the Quebec government to claim they had no warning about the changes.“It is disingenuous beyond belief to say that these changes are a surprise.” This issue has been on the table since 1995.” “We cannot talk about social welfare transfers without talking about equalization.Quebec is getting $1.4 billion this year and they can spend this on health care if they want, ” said the official.But Corriveau points out that the $1.4 billion is a one shot deal and doesn’t allow for long-term planning: “Do we create a new program?This $1.4 billion will only come one time.$o if we hire a bunch of new nurses this year and have not money to pay them next year, what are we supposed to do?” “We want to sit down with the federal government and discuss this with them so there is a more equal distribution of financing.This is supposed to be a federation, ” said Corrivea".An official in Premier Bouchard’s office said no meetings have been scheduled with the federal government to discuss budget issues.Government, Hydro must pay for court costs Staff Lennoxville In January lawyers for Hydro-Québec and the government argued cabinet had the right to exclude the controversial Hertel-Des Cantons line from an environmental review.They did admit, however, the laws were interpreted very generously.While the construction of power lines and substations are automatically subject to environmental reviews, Hydro’s lawyers maintained the gov- ernment could skip the process in cases where there is a real or apprehended catastrophe.And they claimed Hydro had to act quickly in case another weather disaster struck this year.Lawyers for the Coalition des Citoyens du Val $t-François Citizens argued the Parti Québécois government overstepped its authority in a series of cabinet decrees pushing the project through before winter.They said the government bad memories from the ice storm did not constitute a crisis for which the government could ignore the rule of law.Citizens opposed to the line attempted to get an injunction to stop the line, but were refused when Hydro invoked the urgency to act quickly.Hydro also used that argument to get access to the lands of recalcitrant landowners to survey their land in view of expropriations, and to get the courts to hand over the properties before they had a chance to contest the expropriations.By the time citizens got a chance to argue the facts of the case, construction of the line was almost complete.By the time Tuesday’s ruling finally came down, the first phase of the line through their backyards was already completed.While the giant gleaming pylons have been built and strung with cables, there is still no juice flowing through the lines.They sit idle, awaiting the second and third phases of construction, or another weather emergency.Victory: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 scarred, and their virgin woods that were pillaged to make way for the 18-storey high pylons that tower above farm buildings and grain silos.“We always believed we were right, but it’s hard to fight when you are so small,” she said of the Goliath battle the citizens fought and won.Citizen’s spokesman Jacques Laval said the judge issued an injunction that stops the second and third phases of the project, including construction of the Montérégie substation.Citizens did not demand that the line be dismantled, but “if we had known we would win this big we would have.And the judge would probably given it to us,” Laval said.The court victory sends the government and Hydro-Quebec back to the drawing board.“They will have to hold public hearings now,” Laval said, adding that citizens plan to hound them the whole way.“We’re going to be right in then-face.We won’t let them off easy.” Among questions citizens plan to bring forward is the power and duties of the recently created provincial energy board that was bypassed for the Hertel Des-Cantons project.He adds that in a meeting with Premier Lucien Bouchard last fall, the premier told leaders of the coalition that if they had been right, the courts would have ruled in their favor on the earlier injunctions.Laval vowed they would continue the fight all the way to $uperior Court, and he said Bouchard invited them to go forward and said he would bend to the court’s ruling.Jubilant citizens called a press conference Wednesday afternoon in Melbourne Township to react to the good news.In the meantime Hydro-Quebec officials reserved comment until after they had read the voluminous ruling, said spokesperson Renée Arsenault.It’s likely they will appeal the decision.For more on this story, read tomorrow’s Record.ACHAT-VENTE Disques compacts, livres, cd-rom, 33, 45, 78 tours livres anciens, bandes dessinées 3, rue Wellington N.Sherbrooke Qc 819 348-1604 Marcel Picard prop.Alexander Galt Grad Search Looking for former Graduates from AGRHS in Lennoxville.We’re doing a special section at Galt on Review in April Mail or fax the following information to: Alexander Galt Regional High School c/o Bob Halsall P.O.Box 5002 Lennoxville, Quebec J1M 1Z9 Fax: 819-563-5304 Please include Name, Year Graduated, Occupation, City where you live and memories | or thoughts about Galt.Feel free to include a photo. page 4A Wednesday, February 24, 1999 -THE i Seniors’ project receives support from entire community Teri Coburn has been hired by the Seniors’ project committee to lend a hand with our “Happy, Healthy and Aging” project.This is a joint community project with Townshippers’, Lennoxville and District Community Aid, the Lennoxville Golden Agers, The Sherbrooke Geriatric University Institute, The Régie régionale de la santé et des services sociaux Estrie, The Record, the Lennoxville and District Women’s Centre, Estriade Day Centre Services and the Sherbrooke Hospital Foundation.Teri will be based at Townshippers’ Sherbrooke office.She will be helping to organize the “Happy, Healthy and Aging” supplements that appear in The Record.These supplements are choc-a-bloc full of hands-on information for seniors living in the Townships.Teri will also be helping to organize our Seniors’ Days in the Spring in the Es- trie and Montérégie regions.These days will consist of workshops and information sessions specifically designed for English-speaking seniors in the Townships.Feel free to give Teri a call with any questions or concerns about the project, or to simply welcome her abroad! Contact her at (819) 566-5717.Address change Keeping In Touch Get connected! Townshippers’ Association Do you want to let as many people as possible know about your community group’s upcoming events?Let Township-pers’ help you reach a wide audience.We will publicize your group’s events on our web-site at www.Township-pers.qc.ca Call (450) 263-4422 with details of your planned events.Your CLSC and help you! With Canada Post’s recent reorganization of the mailing system in your area, don’t forget to let Townshippers’ Association, and Townshippers’ Foundation know what your new address is.All it takes is one simple phone call to stay connected with the Association and its activities.There’s one easy number to advise both organizations of any change.Call (819) 566-5717 with your new address.Your local CLSC offers advice and aid to people undergoing traumatic experiences.The Distress Help Line is available 24 hours a day for people going through distressful situations due to death, divorce, family disputes, marital violence, depression or suicidal behaviour.If you are going through an emotional trauma call your local CLSC day or night to talk to a trained professional.Homage to our older women The Lennoxville and District Women’s Centre will be holding an international supper and talent show on March 8 at 5 p.m.to honour the achievement and creativity of older women.Tickets are $6.50 each and 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/month 36-month lease Wednesday, February 24, 1999 page 5A — THE — Record Male suicide linked to stigma of seeking help In Quebec, 80 per cent of suicides are committed by men.Males are less likely to look for help, and may be less likely to receive proper counseling By Jane Davenport Special to the Record Sherbrooke Connie Girard spoke to her son by phone the morning of the day he took his life.It was a beautiful September day in 1993, and she invited him and his girlfriend to her Magog home for a cook-out.Michael said no.“They say when a person decides to do this, there is a serenity that descends,” Girard said.“He was very serene that day, and there was no hint of depression, nothing.” In the early hours of the following morning, Michael Girard hanged himself in the garage of his home.With more than 4,000 suicides between 1994 and 1996, Quebec has one of the highest area suicide rates among developed countries.As a 37-year-old man, Michael Girard was in the demographic group most at risk.Eighty per cent of suicides in Quebec are committed by men.Between 1994 and 1996, men between the ages of 25-54 accounted for 66 percent of the total number of male suicides.These statistics don’t mean that men are inherently more prone to suicide than women, but rather that suicidal men who need help don’t always get it, according to Louise Levesque, director of the JEVI Prevention du Suicide chez les jeunes in Sherbrooke.The obstacles to intervention may come from the men themselves, or worse, from the systems they turn to.“What men have told us is that suicide is a more virile option than asking for help,” Levesque said.Men who are considering suicide have difficulty reconciling the need for help with their notion of manhood, she explained.“The idea is that a man is supposed to be in control, and be able to resolve his problems himself,” she said.Renaude Lemire of the Virage Santé Mentale in Sherbrooke agreed.“The way we see men in society is that men are strong, men don’t cry,” she said.“Drinking is a more acceptable way, for many men, of dealing with a problem than asking for help.” Connie Girard emphasized that in her view, her son’s suicide was unusual because he had been diagnosed with manic depression in the eighties.Michael had been on medication for seven years at the time of his death.Gi- rard attributed her son’s suicide to his illness, which she suspects may have begun when he was in high school.Lemire confirmed that suicidal people are not necessarily mentally ill.“Suicide is the absence of a solution,” she said.“It’s what people do when they just can’t cope anymore.” However, Michael Girard was affected by an event that many men have difficulty coping with.He lost his job as a salesman in pharmaceuticals a few months before his suicide, shortly after the company he worked for found out he was on medication for his depression.Lemire noted that trouble at work is often a problem cited by suicidal men, who see themselves in the role of provider.In the Estrie region, the highest suicide rate is among the 45-49 age group, which accounted for 15.7 per cent of 183 suicides between 1994 and 1996.Lemire noted that this age group can be affected by midlife evaluations of career, and the rising divorce rate.According to Connie Girard, one of the most difficult things was to get her son to accept help from his parents, although he was receiving counseling at the time of his suicide.“He was a giver, not a taker,” she said.“There are clinics all over the world for depression and I would say, ‘Michael, we can sell everything we’ve got and you can go,’ but he would never, never take money from us.He was such a perfectionist, you see.” A key factor in the high male proportion of suicides may be the response men receive when they do bring themselves to ask for help, Levesque said.“When a woman comes in, in tears, or angry, I think as interveners, we see a person who is suffering,” she said.However, suicide counselors need to start evaluating whether they give men the same treatment, she said.“ When a man comes in swearing and angry, pounding his fist on the table, I think it’s too easy to put a label on him, such as ‘violent’ or ‘aggressive’,” Levesque said.“Yes, there is anger there, but instead of calling 911, we have to ask what is hiding behind the anger.We don’t always see the suffering,” she said.Levesque said a possible factor in suicides in the 25-54 age group is that societal redefinition of female roles over the last two decades has had an impact on male roles as well.“We’ve questioned the male role, but we haven’t replaced it with anything,” she noted.“The result is that some men have trouble finding their own identity” Like a woman, a suicidal man probably wants to stop suffering more than he wants to stop living, Levesque said.“We have some education to do in terms of making men aware that it is all right to ask for help, and undoing the pattern that says it is more masculine to take your life,” she said.Townships students awarded scholarships Four stu- dents from the Townships were awarded $1,000 each as part of the 1998 Monsanto Agribusiness Scholarships.Aaron Thomas of Cookshire, Kim Côté of Waterville, David Gauthier of Weedon and Yvonne Kohler of Kingsey-Falls were chosen based upon their academic achievement, community Yvonne Kohler Aaron Thomas of Cookshire receives his award.Kim Côté David Gauthier involvement, and vision of agriculture in Canada.The awards were given to 10 students in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, selected from a 277 applications.Briefs Suicide help site Staff The provincial health ministry has launched a new Internet site aimed at preventing suicide.The new web site offers information on suicide as well as the resources available to help prevent someone from taking their own life.The web site can be found at http://www.rrsss.gouv.qc.ca/suicide.Legal aid hotline A new hotline is available for women looking to learn more about the ins and outs of family law in the Montérégie.Inform’Elle is a bilingual service which aims to give women a better understanding of their rights and obligations under the law.Trained volunteers offer advice on issues such as separation, divorce, common law relationships, family mediation, mandates, and inheritances.Inform’Elle is a non-profit group that has been translating legal speak into understandable English for the last 20 years.To reach Inform’Elle in the Mon- térégie, which includes the westernmost sections of the Townships, the number to call is 1-877-443-8221.The phone line is open from 9 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.on weekdays.All calls are free and confidential.Importer pleads guilty Revenue Canada is crediting improved enforcement procedures with shutting down a smuggling operation.Dennis Brousseau pleaded guilty to several charges under the federal Custom’s Act.In particular, Brousseau admitted to falsely claiming to be an employee of an importing firm, making illicit use of a licence to operate a firearms company, smuggling in dutiable merchandise or merchandise whose entry is prohibited, regulated or controlled, said Revenue Canada, through a press release.He also pleaded guilty to impersonating an importer for Distribution Arc enr.Monday’s announcement brings an end to an investigation that uncovered smuggling of banned, controlled or regulated merchandise.Brousseau was fined $1,600 to be paid within the next 12 months. page 6A Wednesday, February 24, 1999 COMMUNITY FORUM United Right is not a viable Alternative One of the problems a volunteer contributor to a newspaper faces that the pros don’t is that he (or she, but for simplicity and with apolo- - gies, from here on, he) can’t give the job the full and undivided attention he might like to.Nuisances like the need to earn a dollar here and there and domestic chores keep getting in the way.That means that by the time he gets back to where he left off, often the pros have beaten him to the punch.Another problem is that a volunteer’s handiwork isn’t automatically in the next day’s paper just because he has submitted it before press _______________ time.That’s not a complaint, mind you, from someone whose comments hit the pages of this paper within a day or two most of the time, just an observation and my way of telling readers that when they read ideas elsewhere before they see ours, it doesn’t mean that our output is a rehash of someone else’s.It’s like the inventor who doesn’t get to the patent office on time and finds that someone else has already invented whatever it is he’s devised.So it is with my reaction to the so-called United Alternative.Whether it’s a case of great minds thinking alike or fools seldom differing is something I’ll leave readers to decide, but when I looked at last Tuesday’s Gazette, I had to erase what I started for the Record on Monday.Lawrence Martin beat me to it and I’d have been suspected of plagiarism, ourre-actions were so similar.I hope no one will be offended if I suggest that some Record readers might not have seen the Gazette and I add my two cents worth anyway.Viewpoint Don Healy Is Preston Manning a Brian Mulroney?When it comes to gall, yes.As I see it, and so does Lawrence Martin apparently, what last week-end’s United Alternative convention proposed - to do is repeat what Brian Mulroney did to make the Progressive Conservative Party look like an alternative to the Liberals a few years ago.He gathered around him every anti-Liberal he could find, of every stripe imaginable from disaffected Western Canadians to out-and-out Quebec separatists and steeped them all into a witch’s brew of a coalition that, by sheer force of his personality, pulled together on his coattails long enough to shove the Liberals across the Commons _______________ floor - twice, at that.But is Preston Manning a Brian Mulroney?When it comes to gall, yes.The leader of the largest of the shat- —.tered parts wants what’s left of the parent body to blend into the same old stew with a new name - with Himself as the chef, of course.Now let me caution readers that I’m no fan of anyone who lent his loyalty to Mulroney, but I think Joe Clark is using good judgment looking the other way.After all, Clark has been presented with two options; one is to do his best in an uphill battle to bring the PC’s back from the dead and the other is to accept the party’s demise before administering CPR, immersing it instead with all the rest in a pot that will only simmer and never scald the Liberals.Canadians just aren’t the kind of people Manning and his lot can attract in the numbers needed to worry a party that always stays just close enough to the middle of the road to get itself back there whenever it needs to.Manning and Company might get a United Right of sorts, but it’ll never be a United Alternative.P.O.Box 1200 Sheitrooke J1H 5L6 or 257 Queen St, lennoxville, Que.J1M1K7 Fax: 819-569-3945 e-mail: record@interlinx.qc.ca Website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Ranijy 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Maybe we cannot cross the street as fast as we used to, we are trying not to fall, but does this mean we should stay home to avoid people with little patience.Also, being a “fan” of Macdonalds’ I have found the younger generation are tolerant, respectful and courteous.You are certainly not helping to get subscribers with these kind of comments.Have a good day and remember age catches up and some day it will be your turn.One of the snails that travel Lennoxville Streets, Meryl Nutbrown Lennoxville This (right) is just a part of my doddering age.Editor's note: I was referring to senior’s behind the wheel.Argyll decision not in best interests of patients Dear Editor, Long-term care facilities are just that, long term.The reality is that patients living in these facilities will do so for the remainder of their lives.So the facilities are not only care facilities but more importantly, they also become their homes.Presently, the Argyll Pavilion of the Institute Universitaire de Gériatrie de Sherbrooke has created two smaller units of approximately 50 patients who are cared for by regular staff.Changing this to one single large unit of 108 patients distributed over three floors with staff that may be assigned to any of these areas is certainly not an improvement for the patients.The Director General, Mr.Bergeron, maintains that such changes will promote stability, will ensure greater continuity of care while saving $75,000 - $100,000 per year.Nurses are strongly objecting to these changes.However, it is not a labour relations issue.It is a professional issue; nurses have a duty to provide care that respects the patients’ needs.Nurses do not agree with Mr.Bergeron’s claims of stability and greater continuity of care.One need not be a “brain surgeon” to understand that bigger is not necessarily better.Quite the contrary! Does anyone truly believe that more patients, spread out over a larger surface will in fact be an improvement, that it will foster a better living area with better and stronger relationships with the large number of staff who may change from day to day, from floor to floor?We thing not! Is there still any doubt as to the nurses’ position on this matter?OK! Would you prefer that your children go to a smaller, more contained school rather them a larger, much less personal school?Given the choice, do you prefer a bank branch where people recognize you or a big automated faceless branch?Mr.Bergeron believes this decision is in the best interest of the patients.Have you heard such a claim before?Do you believe this?Do you believe that local, regional and/or provincial administrations have, up till now, made decisions that are in the best interests of the patients?Just look at the state of the health care system; is it the result of best interest decision-making or a matter of cost cutting to reach a zero deficit?Lastly, if it were you or a loved one which environment would you prefer to live in?Nurses will be seeking your support, throughout out the Sherbrooke area, to put a stop to these changes which, do nothing for the patients at the Argyll Pavilion of the Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Sherbrooke.Help us, help you and your loved one.Lise Poirier, Nurse and President of The United Nurses Inc.Congratulations Velmore The Record invites its friends to an ‘Open House’ at its temporary offices at 257 Queen Street, Lennoxville on March 3, from 4 to 6 p.m.The event is planned to celebrate Velmore Smith’s 40th anniversary as a Record carrier, and to thank the Lennoxville community for so kindly and generously welcoming us following our fire.Refreshments will be served.Everyone is welcome to attend.Parking is available at the back of the building, reached via Charlotte Street.Plan to drop by to congratulate Velmore and to chat with Record staff! THE RECORD Wednesday, February 24, 1999 page 7A A « : § 24% of the .population 34% of new transfer payments The Government of Quebec will receive $1.4 billion by March 31, 1999.The Government of Quebec will also receive an additional $5.9 billion in cash over the next five years.When transfer payments are taken into account, Quebec will receive $1,495 per person in 1999/2000 compared to $918 for those in Ontario.With this fair allocation of transfer payments, the Government of Quebec will be able to address your priorities in healthcare such as emergency room delays and waiting lists for surgery.Budget ’99 For more information about the 1999 Budget or on other Government of Canada programs and services call 1-800-0-CANADA (1-800-622-6232).TTY: 1-800-465-7735 or visit our Web site at www.canada.gc.ca Canada page 8A Wednesday, February 24, 1999 Not-for-profit grocery helps low income families Everyone is welcome regardless of income By Natalie Darbyson Special to The Record Walking into La Boîte à Pain, one is reminded of an inviting little grocery store: the immaculate aisles of carefully arranged products in cans, jars, bottles, and boxes: a few metal grocery carts nested together in a corner by the door, and tall windows on adjacent sides of the building letting in a wealth of natural light.But La Boîte à Pain is not an ordinary grocery store - it is a not-for-profit business that sells food and other supplies at lower prices in order to help the ./ ./// '*• i/ft PERRY BEATON/RECORD CORRESPONDENT Claire Breton manages La Boîte à Pain, a not-for-profit grocery store on Belvédère Street in Sherbrooke.The shop opened for business last September.New Canada Savings Bonds Safe.Secure.And on sale now.| Series 58 3.65% YR.1 I Series 7 4.25% 4.50% 5.00% YR.1 YR.2 YR.3 I Annual compound rate of 4.58% for C-bond if held for 3 years.| NEW CANADA SAVINGS BONDS Canada Series 58 and 7 are available until March 1 wherever you bank or invest.area’s less fortunate stretch their food dollars.It also provides employment for local people.Anyone is welcome to shop there, regardless of income.Sherbrooke resident Claire Breton has been the manager of La Boîte à Pain since it opened last September.She has been involved in the project since its planning stages a little over a year ago.Breton is no stranger to the food and service industries after having worked at Steinberg’s for 18 years and running a video store as well as volunteering for several charities including Centraide and the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides of Canada.La Boîte à Pain sells inexpensive baked goods such as bread, and pies which are purchased from a local bakery.They keep the prices low by buying products which are close to their expiration dates.The store obtains its other products from purchasers who buy them from warehouses.La Boîte à Pain has no what the shipments might contain or their condition until the crates are opened.Some products are fairly standard, staples such as canned fruit, vegetables, soups, and pet food, boxes of cereal or cookies, or jars of jam, peanut butter and baby food.Sometimes the packages are slightly damaged, but selling perfectly good food in less-than-perfect packaging helps to keep the prices down.Shoppers are also invited to compare prices with advertised specials clipped from supermarket fliers.The differences are often striking, such as two jars of cheese sauce for less than the regular supermarket price of a single jar.While buying blind is economical, it can create some surprises.Breton recalls opening one shipment to find several packages of Belgian chocolates.She decided to sell the chocolates for a little under $7 a package.Soon after, a customer came in and said that such chocolates usually sold for at least twice that amount and promptly bought the rest of her small supply because they were his girlfriend’s favourite.La Boîte à Pain is helped by volunteers but also employs three local people, over the age of 45 who either have industry or volunteer experience.Sherbrooke resident Lisette Riendau, 50, has been working there since December.Her duties include pricing products, cleaning, and working the cash.Riendau said she enjoyed her job and particularly liked meeting all kinds of people who shopped there.She appreciated the fact the store made food more affordable for the less fortunate while the customers who were better off, helped to keep the store running.Customers were also positive about the store, especially with the very affordable prices.Sherbrooke resident Steve Desruisseaux said he heard about the store about two months ago and he was attracted by the low prices and was satisfied by the quality of the goods.La Boîte à Pain is at 1564 Belvédère in Sherbrooke near the Ascot border.Granby Zoo finally moves out of the red Amazoo expected to boost attendance Staff The Granby Zoo had some good news at its annual general meeting Monday night: After years of losing money it finished 1998 with a surplus of more than $500,000.Granby Zoo president Suzanne Jolicoeur and director general Mario Limoges announced that last year the number of visitors to the zoo rose by 7.2 per cent.Zoo goers also spent an average of six per cent more than in 1997.“These two factors, as well as the tight management of the direction allowed us to obtain a profit of more than $572,000,” said Granby Zoo spokeswoman Louise Sylvestre.“Something we haven’t seen for many years.” Credit for the increased attendance was given to new attractions such as the birds of prey, the Chateau Yoplait, the Fort Magik island and a new baby duck exhibit.Sylvestre said the Granby Zoo expects to break records next year with the opening of the Amazoo water park.Construction on the high tech aquatic complex is scheduled to be completed in time for the official opening on June 4.In all some 335,000 people passed through the gates last year.With the opening of the Amazoo Limoges said he expects a 20 per cent increase in visitors to the Granby Zoo, and a 30 per cent increase in revenues, to the tune of an extra $1.5 million in 1999.That extra revenue will go towards paying for the Amazoo project.Limoges said it should be paid off within the next six years.Two years ago the zoo was in a financial crisis, and was asking some serious questions about its future.Last year zoo officials denounced the Quebec government for handing over millions of dollars in financial aid to other, smaller zoos such as the one in Quebec City. TH Ei RFCORD Wednesday, February 24, 1999 page 9A Centre ¦ récréotouristlque Vlontjoye Our School s Page NORTH HATLEY ELEMENTARY NHES will next appear on March 15 New playground, fundraising and staff appreciation Students and staff paid a visit to residents at the Connaught Home in North Hatley.H & New playground At the end of November, we held an “Official Opening” of the newly renovated playground - in the midst of a thick snowfall.Needless to say we didn’t spend a lot of time playing on the jungle gym- It was a pleasant evening of chat and a chance to thank all the people who worked on the playground project and those who donated funds.We are very proud of how nice the playground looks now, and of how well it works for the children.Christmas raffle, play anddinner December was a very busy month at NHES.We held a very successful Christmas Raffle, which brought in $991.Thanks to all who sold tickets and donated prizes.The same evening we presented our school Christmas Play “One Crazy Night Before Christmas”.The actors, singers and technical support people worked extremely hard, and the result was outstanding, and very humorous.Thanks to all the teachers and to Mr.Retchless, who worked so hard on music, blocking and learning of lines, and to the parents who helped out with set decoration, music and costumes.Everyone had a great time.On Dec.15 we had our annual Christmas Turkey Dinner, sponsored by the Parents’ Participation Committee.The meal was delicious, as always, thanks to the efforts of Gay Wilson, Sue Côté, Sue Bennett, and many others.On Dec.18, the students and teachers walked down to the Connaught Home in North Hatley to sing selections from the Christmas play and deliver handmade Christmas cards to the residents.It was a meaningful way of ending the school semester.Funds for Renuka We continue to raise funds for our foster child, Renuka, in India.Mrs.Schouela is in India and will be visiting Renuka very soon, so we are waiting for news.We held our annual celebration of Republic Day on Tuesday, Jan.26.Sue Bennett worked very hard coordinating the event.Each class had presentations to make about India, and we learned more about the country, and about Renuka and her school.One of Renu-ka’s needs this year is a new artificial leg - she has outgrown the one she has - so we are working extra hard to raise the additional funds to help pay for this.Donations are always gratefully accepted.Mrs.Gilday takes a holiday Jan.26 was also the last day for Mrs.Nora Gilday, since she is taking a sabbatical for the rest of the year.Many thanks to Mrs.Gilday for her work at the school.We will miss her.Mrs.Maureen Bowers will be coming in to take over Mrs.Gilday’s work for the rest of the year, and we are happy to have her back at NHES.Fire aid We are now providing support to a family from our school whose home was damaged by fire.Donations of clothing and personal items were solicited to help them get re-established.Thanks to all who helped out.Staff Appreciation Week The week of Feb.8-12 we are celebrating Staff Appreciation Week.It’s our chance to thank the teachers and support staff at NHES for all their hard work throughout the year.We have had donations of large quantities of candies, cookies, muffins and fruit, handmade corsages for all the staff, and a wonderful lasagna lunch was hosted by the Parent’s Participation Organization.Thanks so much to all who helped us communicate our appreciation to the staff of the school.And we want to give a very special word of appreciation to our staff: Mr.John Retchless (Principal), Mrs.Pam Wilson (Secretary), Mr.Tom Frappied (Janitor), Mrs.Gay Wilson (Cafeteria), Mrs.Carol Smith (Supervisor), Tante Danielle Gingras (Maternelle), Mrs.Gail Kelso (Kindergarten), Mrs.Pat Smith (Grade 1), Mrs.Nina Maksymiw (Grade 2), Ms.Debbie Harrison (Grade 3-4), Mrs.Winona Patterson (Grade 5-6), Mme.Nicole Grégoire (Français), Mrs.Maureen Bowers (Special Projects), Ms.Nancy Walker (Phys.Ed.), Mrs.Susan Gwyn (Librarian), Ms.Sue Bennett (Computers).Future events: Saturday, March 27, from 9 p.m.to 1 a.m., we will be holding a Fund-Raising Dance, at Burrough’s Falls, with the band CROSSFIRE.For more information, please call the school at 842-2491.Students strut their stuff during “One Crazy Night Before Christmas Santa Claus pays a visit to NHES during the Christmas play. page 10A Wednesday, February 24, 1999 — THE Hockey Cougars fall from first after losses Lennoxville squad is tied with Levis-Lauzon for first place in QMCHL By Mike Hickey Special to the Record The slumping Champlain Cougar hockey team dropped two home games this weekend and fell from the top spot in the Quebec Major College Hockey League.The Cougars record fell to 18-8-1 and the Lennoxville squad is now tied for first place with Levis Lauzon with only three games remaining in the regular season.Champlain started the weekend with a stunning 8-5 loss to the John Abbott Islanders Friday night.The two teams were tied 3-3 in the final period but the Islanders erupted for four third-period goals to skate away with their first victory of the season over the Cougars.Jean Sebastien Boulet scored two goals for the home side while Simon St.Hilaire, Jean-François Letourneau and Robin Charest added singles.Champlain improved their play Sunday afternoon but still came up on the short side of a 6-4 decision to the third-place St.Laurent Patriotes.The Cougars were forced to play catch up in a penalty-filled contest.St.Laurent held a 2-1 advantage after the first period and extended it to 4-2 at the second intermission.The Cougars closed the gap to 4 with seven minutes remaining in the game, but the Patriotes iced the victory with an empty net tally with three seconds left on the clock.“We need to pick up our play, particularly in the defensive zone,” head coach Sylvain Laflamme stated last week.“We have to play harder and smarter if we want to finish in first place.” Lennoxville returns to action Friday in Montreal with a rematch against John Abbott.They host Lafleche Saturday night at the W.B.Scott Arena and wind up the regular season with an away game against St.Laurent March 5th.Gaiter Skiers maintain first-place standing By Mike Hickey Special to The Record The Gaiters, skiing without injured defending men’s individual champion Joey Gibbons, got solid performances from all of their skiers to enable them to hold onto first place on the Bernard Trottier University Ski Circuit.Kim Bonnell won her fifth straight race of the season on Saturday in the slalom competition held at Mont Joye.Other top 10 finishes on Saturday were Rebekah Smiley, fourth place, Nicole Mortveit, ninth place and Courtney White 10th.On Sunday, it was rookie Jackie Jenkins who picked up her first ever gold medal on the circuit.Rebekah Smiley was seventh and Kim Bonnell finished ninth.On the men’s side on Saturday, the Gaiters had three skiers in the top ten.Allan Vlah finished fourth, while Kevin Martin and Carl Beaudoin finished sixth and seventh respectively.Sunday, Kenny Carruthers picked up a silver medal, while Allan Vlah finished sixth and Kevin Martin tenth.JP Booth and Ian Cruickshank just missed the top ten, finishing in eleventh and twelfth spots.The first place Gaiters enjoy a week off before their next competition on March 6 and 7 at Mont Orignal in a giant slalom race.Gaiter Athletes of the Week By Mike Hickey Special to the Record The Gaiters-Adidas Female Athlete of the Week is Jackie Jenkins, an 18-year-old, first-year biology student from Lunenberg, Nova Scotia.Jackie picked up her first gold medal on the Bernard Trottier University Ski Circuit on Sunday, in a slalom race held at Montjoye.On the season, Jackie has a gold medal to go along with two silvers she won in the circuit’s first race of the year.Jackie is now off to Newfoundland to represent Nova Scotia at the Canada Winter Games, which began on Saturday.The Gaiters-Adidas Male Athlete of the Week is Ryan Thorne, a 26-year-old, fifth-year business administration student from Pierrefonds, Quebec.Ryan had a dominating all-round performance in Saturday’s first place clinching victory over the Concordia Stingers in Montreal.Ryan scored 18 points, grabbed 7 points and dished out 6 assists.Ryan was 8/8 from the free throw line in the game, including hitting four straight in the game’s final minute to seal the victory.In Friday night’s 85-79 victory over the McGill Redmen, Ryan scored 10 points, pulled down 4 rebounds and handed out 4 assists.PERRY BEATON/RECORD CORRESPONDENT Despite a 3-3 stalemate going into the third period, the Cougars suffered a stunning 8-5 defeat.Gaiters meet Laval in twinbill Bishop’s wraps up regular season tonight at Mitchell Gymnasium Special to the Record By Mike Hickey The Bishop’s Gaiters basketball teams wraps up the regular season of the Quebec University Basketball League with a doubleheader against the Laval Rouge et Or.The women’s game begins at 6 p.m.with the men’s tip-off scheduled for 8 p.m.The men have clinched their third consecutive regular season championship and this is an important game as they face the last place Rouge et Or.“The goal for this team is always the same - to play to our potential,” head coach Eddie Pomykala explained.“The important thing is not to play to keep from losing.We worked too hard this season to establish the execution we now have and the confidence that we gained.We don’t want the Laval game to upset those things.” “This is their (Laval’s) last game of her season and they have nothing to lose,” Pomykala added.“A win Wednesday and they finish the season on a high note.” The coach was quick to praise the team’s sixth man, the loyal fans who turned Concordia’s gym into a sea of purple in Saturday’s crucial win over the Stingers.“I told the team that our fans will not allow us to lose.Just give them a reason to cheer for us and let that momentum carry us like it did all year.” The women were also unable to improve on their third-place standing.The young team has been struggling lately, winning just one of their last four games.Coach Rod Gilpin feels the Gaiters are ready to turn it around.“We are healthy for the first time all semester and now we need to establish ourselves and develop a playing rhythm.Wednesday’s game is one of confidence for both teams.” “Laval is a team that plays very well when their confidence level is high,” Gilpin added.“They are an emotional team and we want to take some of that emotion away.A win would gives us a confidence boost going into next week’s semi-final in Quebec City." Tonight’s game will mark the final appearance of the women’s team at home.They meet the Rouge et Or next Wednesday in a sudden-death semifinal game.Laval knocked Bishop’s out of the playoffs last week and the Gaiters are looking to return the favour.¦ Robin Mills drives through the BCS defence. THEi Wednesday, February 24, 1999 page 11A Magog Social Service meets Eight members of the Magog Social Service met on Thursday, February 18, at the home of Flora Cross.Vice-president Evelyn Jackson thanked Flora for offering her lovely old home for the occasion, then opened the meeting with the Lord’s Prayer recited in unison.Minutes from the October meeting -along with reports of other year end activities were presented by secretary Winnie Kirby with all in approval.She read a note of thanks from the King Pins at St.Paul’s for the delicious supper of sandwiches and squares we had served there in November/98.It was much appreciated and enjoyed by all who were able to attend.Also thanks from Magog Food Bank, Meals on Wheels and P.E.E.S.Muffin Fund for donations in 98.Treasurer Joyce Broadbent issued the financial report showing a healthy balance.It was decided that the next fundraising event will be St.Patrick’s Buffet Sandwich Luncheon to take place at the Church of St.Luke Hall on Thursday, March 18.Time: 11:30 a.m.to 1 p.m.Members to meet there at 1 p.m.on Wedyesday the 17th to prepare hall.The meeting ended with all repeating the Mizpah Benediction and was followed by a pleasant social time with tea and delicious sweet breads served by the hostess, Flo Cross, and much enjoyed.Time and place for the April meeting to be decided at a later date.Connie Girard Magog & Area Connie Girard 843-6671 Lionel and Lorna Powers have returned to their home in Toronto, Ont., after a most enjoyable visit with relatives and friends in Magog and surrounding area.Waterloo JudyAmott 539-2169 Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of the late Violet Butcher Cadarett who passed away recently.Friends of Mrs.Gladys Thompson will be pleased to hear that she has been transferred from the C.H.U.Hopsital (Fleurimont site) to the B.M.P.Hospital in Cowansville which makes it much closer for her family and friends to call on her.In Memoriam LOCKWOOD, Henry and Emma - In loving memory of our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents.Dad who passed away February 24, 1992 and Mom on April 2, 1988.Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear, Fond memories linger every day Remembrance keeps them near.We miss you and love you always.THE FAMILY STANDISH, Vera Huse - Departed this world February 24, 1997.Dear mother of Richard, grandmother to Rick, Erica and Christina.Dear friend of Elaine and Ian.To know her was to love her Both for family and friends, And the sweetness of her memory Time can neither dim nor end.50 Plus Club meets Richmond We started off on Jan.11 by playing pirate bingo.The winners in the end were Marg Frazer, Mona Garrett, Eileen Robert, Clarissa Boisvert, Gerald Fowler and Mary Beth Skerry, with Eileen Roberts taking home the marathon.It was a lot of fun.On Jan.18, 50 Plus was cancelled because of icy roads.On Jan.25, the lucky winners playing 500 were 1st, Gerald Verhoef; 2nd, Gerald Skerry with Agnes Oakley taking low score prize and one new member that day, Alice Johnston.On Feb.1st, we played Military Whist with winners being, high score, Jeff Garrett; Shirley Johnston, Jean Lester and Ernest Lancaster.On Feb.8, 500 was played.We always have a lot of fun.Winners were 1st, Gerald Verhoef; 2nd, Jean Lester and low score went to Marg Frazer.On Feb.15, we had a short Valentine’s party.500 cards were played with winners being 1st, Rita Simpson; 2nd, Jeff Garrett and low score Mona Garrett, Mona also received the most skunks.Secret score was won by Gerald Fowler.There was one table of bridge played and the winner was June Wolfe.Before we started there was a raffle held on a tea pot and a few bags of tea donated by Shirley Johnston and won by Jeff Garrett.After all of these afternoons there was a lovely lunch served.Christina Blake Secretary Death HICKS, William Fred - Suddenly at the Hotel Dieu Hospital, Sherbrooke, Que., on Monday, February 22, 1999, Fred Hicks in his 90th year, beloved husband of Ada.Dear father of Barbara, Jean and the late Margaret.Brother of Lydia Ter-rey, Wilmington, Delaware.Much loved grandpa to Fred, Kim, Karen, Jeff and four great-grandchildren.Resting at Cass Funeral Home, 6 Belvidere St., Lennoxville, Que., where friends may call on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.and where funeral service will be held on Friday, February 26, 1999 at 2 p.m.Rev.James Potter officiating.Interment in Malvern Cemetery.As memorial tributes, donations to Scouts Canada, Sherbrooke District Council, P.O.Box 315, Lennoxville, Que.JIM 1Z5, or the Wales Home Foundation, 506 Rte.243 N., Richmond, Que.JOB 2H0, would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.In Memoriam CONNOR - 1st anniversary of Leslie G.Connor, February 24,1998.To my beloved husband who brought joy and laughter, will never leave my heart and thoughts.You are sadly missed.Your loving wife LOUISE AND FAMILY Cards of Thanks GARDNER - Many sincere thanks to family and friends who visited and sent get well and birthday cards during and since my stay in Brome Missisquoi Perkins hospital.Especially to Darline and Ken Miller for having Marion and then myself prior to our return home.MAURICE GARDNER COTE - Many thanks to friends for their get well cards, flowers and phone calls while I was at BMP hospital and now at home.And thanks to Dr.Jean Brochu and the nurses for their loving care.PAT COTE HAYES -1 want to thank all my friends who made my eightieth birthday a special occasion and for the lovely cards, gifts, flowers also for the delicious lunch, music and a beautiful decorated cake with four lovely red roses made by Jean-Marie.My sincere thanks.DOROTHYHAYES Deaths LAMBERT, Dorothy Marian (1900-1999) - At the Grace Christian Home, Hunt-ingville, Que., on Monday, February 22, 1999, Dorothy Marshall in her 99th year.Wife of the late William Frederick Howard Lambert, formerly of Drum-mondvile, Que.Dear mother of Marshall (Jacqueline) and Alan (Marguerite).Grandmother of Claude, Lynn, Patricia, Pamela, Cheryl and great-grandmother of Lissa, David, Shawn, Zachary, Joshua, Kaleigh, Timothy and Laura.Funeral service will be held at Cass Funeral Home, 6 Belvidere St., Lennoxville, Que., on Friday, February 26, 1999 at 11 a.m.Visitation on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.Interment in East Pepperell, Massachusetts.As memorial tributes, donations to Grace Christian Home, 1501 Campbell Ave., Lennoxville, Que.JIM 2A3 would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.“Absent from the body, present with the Lord.” MacLEOD, Franlkin Maurice - Of Kamloops, B.C., formerly of Bury, Que.Father of Heather and Molly.Grandfather of four.Beloved son of Ethel MacLeod.Dearly loved brother of Beverly Smith (John), Donald (Joyce), Helen Taylor (late Neil), Frances O’Hara, Robert (Shirley).Also left to mourn, many nieces, nephews and friends.Cemetery Meeting SHERBROOKE Annual meeting of the Elmwood Cemetery Company of Sherbrooke to be held on March 1, 1999 at 7:30 p.m., Green Ridge Baptist Church, 47 Queen St., Lennoxville, Quebec.For information contact B.Ward at 562-4555.Townshippers serving Townshippers since 1913 (^Résidences (funéraires 6 Belvidere St., Lennoxville funereal ffantes Guidance in your time of need 564-1750 1-800-567-6031 RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH & DEATH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 300 per word.Minimum charge $7.50 ($8.64 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions -15% off, 3 insertions - 30% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: Noon, day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES; Text only: $6.50 (includes taxes) With photo: $18.50 ($21.29 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS & OBITUARIES: With or without photo: $18.50 ($21.29 taxes included) Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday’s paper, call 819-569-4856 between noon and 2 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday’s edition, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to confirm transmission) between 9 a.m.and 2 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called. page 12A Wednesday, February 24, 1999 Call Sherbrooke: (819) 569-9525 between 830 a.m.and 430 p.m.E-mail: recordad@interlinx.qc.ca or Knowlton: (450) 242-1188 between 9:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m.Record: 001 Property For Sale 050 Rest Homes SAWYERVILLE -Centrally located, 2 apartments: 1 x 6 1/2, 1 x 3 1/2.Also small apartment over garage.Call (819) 875-3855.035 For Rent 3 1/2, 4 1/2.Available immediately.5 minutes from Bishop's.Near Sherbrooke University.Large.Very clean.Swimming pool.(819) 346-9811.4 1/2 ROOM in quiet triplex, Vaudry St., Lennoxville.Ground level, next to bus stop.Heating, electricity and hot water included.$495 per month.References required.Available immediately.Call (819) 562-3616.AVAILABLE MAY 1-Two x 4 1/2, Lennoxville, ground floor.Ideal for seniors.Gas heat included - 67 Queen.Electric heat not included - 1 Down.(819) 563-5299 or 562-0430.DREW’S RESIDENCE, Ayer’s Cliff has a room available.Call Gary (819) 838-5045.IQQJob Opportunities COMMUNITY YOUTH PROJECT Coordinator required for 6 to 12 months in Stanstead.Training: Social work, psychoeducation, professional orientation, ability to work with young adults, bilingual.Details: Recruiting of participants, guide youths in work training projects, plan workshops, provide individual intervention.Send resume to Josee Boily or Nathalie Arnold at Carrefour Jeunesse, Emploi d’Orford -Memphremagog, 29 rue des Pins, Magog (Quebec), J1X 2H6, fax (819) 843-2974.KITCHEN CONCES-SION AVAILABLE, Dufferin Heights Golf Club for 1999 golfing season.Call Bob (819) 876-5528.COUNTRY acres, Cliff.Call (514) COZY, HOME on 7 near Ayer’s $750/month.week days 932-4865, weekends (819) 838-5800.FIRST TIME in Quebec.European style apartments.3 1/2, 4 1/2, 5 1/2.Completely renovated.Market price.Call (819) 823-5336.N ~~E  R LENNOXVILLE - 2 1/2 and 1 1/2.Fridge, stove and hot water included.Near bus stop.$275 and $235.Call (819) 563-7548 or 571-3829.SUBLET - 4 bed-room home in Lennoxville.Available immediately.Call (819) 820-8458.Looking for a job or qualified personnel?Consult our Classified ads! 100 Job Opportunities It pays to advertise in the classifieds THE SHERBROOKE HUSSARS offers ADVENTURE and TEAMWORK! We are the only Reserve armoured militia regiment of the Eastern Townships.You are seeking a meaningful and challenging work experience.We have bilingual part-time and full-time summer employment opportunities for men and women.Opportunities for travel, good wages and comradeship.Become an armoured soldier or Officer.We are located at the William Street Armoury in downtown Sherbrooke.For complete information, call 564-4252.125Work Wanted HOUSE CLEANING WORK in private houses, 10 years experience, have excellent references.Call Brigitte (819) 346-3338.160Music Or mail your prepaid classified ads to The Record, P.O.Box 1200, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1H 5L6 145 Miscellaneous Services LENNOXVILLE PLUMBING.Domestic repairs and water refiners.Call Norman Walker at (819) 563-1491.CLASSIFIED Women’s Institute meeting 290Articles For Sale HONOLULU CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, 201 King St.East, Sherbrooke, (819) 562-7840.Sales, trade-in, rental, repairs, teaching of all musical instruments.Full warranty since 1937.Visa, Mastercard and lay-away plan accepted.Honolulu Orchestra for all kinds of entertainment.190Cars For Sale 1984 DODGE AIRES, good condition, 140,000 km.Asking $800.Call (8190) 562-8132.290Articles For Sale 2000 ALUMINUM 2 gallon sap buckets and spouts.Call (819) 872-3673 or 872-3452.APARTMENT FUR-NISHINGS: new in November.25% off purchase price.Hide-a-bed sofa, easy chair, bureaus, end tables, stove, air purifier, portable CD player.Reason for sale: settling of estate.Call (819) 876-5084 and leave a message or call (819) 849-3481.GENERATORS (Generac), 4000 watts and 6500 watts.Special prices.Dougherty Equipment Enr., Lennoxville, (819) 821-2590.HOBBY SIZE SUGAR RIG, 40"x20”, stainless steel pans.Make nice syrup.Handles 100 plus taps.(819) 838-4953 will return calls left on machine.STEEL OFFICE DESK, executive style chair, Zenith VCR, JVC tape deck, an electric typewriter, telescope, ladies Lange ski boots size 7 and a graphite fishing rod.Call (819) 563-9938.295 Articles Wanted BUYING ANTIQUE military guns made before 1899.Also swords, bayonets, military souvenirs.Ask for Jean (819) 346-0725.3% Home Improvement STEVE’S CARPETS - For all your floor covering needs.Installation.Free estimate.Payment plans available.11 Queen, Lennoxville, (819) 566-7974.Melbourne Ridge Opened by repeating Collect and Chris reading a poem, “For Friends of the Aged.” The members and guests were then welcomed.Roll call was answered by 13 members and five ladies from the Wales Home.Minutes from last meeting were read and approved.Shirley Johnston gave the annual report for Cheer.Correspondence was from the Piggery Theater; Income Tax; Leona’s birthday; Marjorie Lancaster.Treasurer gave a favourable report, Susan Mastine moved that bills be paid and this was seconded by Robin Fowler.There were no business arising from the minutes.We then collected “Pennies for Friendship.” Convener reports; Agriculture: Susan reported on the Warren Grapes Agriculture Education Fund.Canadian Industries: No report.Citizenship and Legislation: Shirley Fowler read about “Citizenship and Heritage Week.” 395 Home Improvement 395 Home Improvement 395 Home Improvement such as roofs, foundations, old concrete walls, painting, carpentry, drywall or your barn needs a face lift, give Allen a call at (819) 847-2384 842-2194 or cell: 822-9072 • snow plowing • 35 years’ experience (819) 569-9525 or (450) 242-1188 Looking to rent an apartment?Or want to rent one?Place an ad in the classifieds! find what you are looking for! Our Classified Deadline Education: No report.Cultural Affairs: Marg Smith reported on the competitions for Convention.Home Ec.and Health: Pauline Nelson read about “How we should pick and clean our fruit for eating.” International Affairs: Joan sent around a petition for people to sign - re “A Call for Jubilee.” Publicity: Dec.and Jan.meetings were sent to the Record together.Safety: No report.Environment: Robin read about “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.” Cheer: Shirley Nelson reported sending out four cards and the birthday song was sung for Noreen Wilkins.Raffle was then held and won by Janine.Business: Robin moved and Marg seconded that we donate to the Warren Grapes Fund.Robin reported on the County Anniversary, Robin also reported on the “Social Economy.” There will be approximately eight people going to the County meeting on Feb.12, at St.Anne’s Church.Crafts shown were sweater, cap and mitten set by Janine Sterl and four pair mittens by Shirley Fowler.Sixteen packages of cookies were made and given out to older people.Our meeting being held at the Wales Home, most of these packages were easy to deliver.We then had a pot luck lunch before we adjourned to clean up and head for home.Christina Blake Publicity Stéphane Lachance & ASSOCIÉS INC.Syndic de raUlitc NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF CREDITORS In the matter of the bankruptcy of: HEIDI EICHENBERGER, unemployed, having resided at 456 Chemin Brill, Knowlton (Québec) and now residing at 34 Brodeur Crescent, Kanata (Ontario).NOTICE is hereby given that a receiving order was made against Heidi Eichenberger on December 18*, 1998.Furthermore, the opening date of the bankruptcy is September 5*.1996.and the first meeting of creditors will he held on March 3th.1999, at 11:00 a.m.at the Court House, 77, Principale.Granby (Québec).Made in Montreal, this 12* day of February-1999.STÉPHANE LACHANCE & ASSOCIÉ INC.Trustee of bankruptcy 1100, boul.René-Lévesque O.Bureau 2010 Montréal (Québec) H3B4N4 Tél.: (514) 878-9631 slachance@syndic.com $ ¦¦¦¦ wmÊBÊH ' THE i Wednesday, February 24, 1999 page 13A Husband blames himself for wife’s death Dear Ann Landers : I lost my wife of 3 8 years, the love of my life, to cancer, and now, I feel that her death was my fault.Years ago, she had a bruise on her breast that would not go away, but she refused to see a doctor.After a while, the skin on her breast took on a thick “orange peel” appearance.Despite my pleading, she would not see her doctor about it.More time passed.She started leaning against walls in order to navigate and thought it was probably an inner-ear infection.She agreed to see the doctor for an antibiotic.After many tests, the doctor determined she had multiple brain tumors that had metastasized from breast cancer.I’m convinced that if I had dragged my wife to a doctor when I found out the bruise wouldn’t go away, the cancer might have been controllable.Because of neglect, my wife went through two years of radiation and chemotherapy — all the while wondering when the inevitable would occur.We spent that time traveling and doing things we had always wanted to do together.When we returned from Hawaii last August, my wife began to deteriorate.Caring for her those last few weeks and watching her slip away was a nightmare.I beg your readers to see a doctor immediately if they detect a bruise that Ann Landers won’t go away or if they find a lump or a mole anywhere.Because we waited too long, I lost my lover, my wife and my pal.— A.V.Dear A.V.: I hope it will be a comfort to you in your time of grief to know that because you wrote to me, the lives of countless other women will be saved.Your description of the symptoms was wonderfully explicit.Thirty-eight years with the love of your life isn’t a bad run.Thank you, good friend.You’ve performed a marvelous service today.Dear Ann Landers: You told “Spokane” her dad “may be a few bricks short of a load” because he finally confided to her that he was not her biological father.Then, you printed a story from “Bob on the Internet” about the husband who finds out by looking in the marital collection box that his wife has been passing out favors to big spenders during the 50 years they have been married.These two stories are intimately related, and I didn’t think either one was very funny.I’m 60 and have been married to the same woman for more than 40 years.Our two children are in their 30s now.Both are “mine,” but one is and one isn’t, if you get my drift.I love them both equally, but like “Spokane’s” father, I have been deeply hurt.The snake who fathered the second child was supposed to be a good friend of mine.I had no idea of the betrayal until the child matured, and then, her resemblance to the real father was unmistakable.The matter is not discussed, even though I’m sure many people know the truth.What hurts is that no one has ever confessed or apologized.I have been completely faithful to this woman my entire life, even though I knew she dallied with others in addition to the snake many years ago.Things are OK between us, but some day, I hope she’ll say she’s sorry.— Betrayed in Texas Dear Texas: You have been married 40 years, and now, you are bothered by what you perceive to be your wife’s unfaithfulness throughout your marriage?You say you want a confession and an apology.If the situation is as you described it, why did you wait until now to seek some sort of closure?Your letter raises too many questions for me to be able to help you.I hope you will talk this over with a professional counselor, and the sooner the better.Please ask your physician to recommend someone.You need help.Stanbridge East Thelma Rhicard 248-4168 Colin and Louise Gage flew to St.Marten Island in the Caribbean where they enjoyed a week’s vacation.The big winners at the senior citizen’s card party were: men, bingo -Harold Wightman, women, bingo - Alice Parent; 500 (with five games) Alice Parent.Marc Hebert won first and second on the draw plus a couple of door prizes.He had a lucky night! The Bedford Figure Skating Club competed at the Bromont Arena.S.E.had two winners - Jamie Bockus won a silver medal and Annie Bourgea a bronze.Congratulations girls! On Valentine Sunday morning a beautiful sight appeared when a male cardinal lit on a snow laden bough of hemlock and the sun shone on him.(Neil’s card had competition) the Sunday School class at the United Church presented the congregation with hand made Valentine cards with a chocolate heart inside, much appreciated.85th birthday Happy birthday wishes to Muriel Prescott of Birchton who will be celebrating her 85th birthday on February 24.Love and best wishes from your friends and neighbours.Crossword ACROSS Crimson and scarlet University of Maine location Ambiance __vera Climb aboard Knock senseless “__It Romantic?” Watered silk Adolescent “Divine Comedy” poet Moore’s coffee cup?Abominable snowmen Luau garland Tuesday's Puzzle Solved O N D M A C H E B 0 E R L L E R O A D S O S E C O N D 1 N C O M M A N D A P A R T R Y A N D E E D O C K S A L 1 D A L A 1 A C T A T O N E R A T O T H I R D G E N E R A T 1 O N E A T O R S A L T A R W A 1 S T A S S F O U R T A N D T H 1 R T Y A N N E 1 A D E L E T E E N R E E D s E W E R S A M E Camus or Einstein Pollen, e.g.Saul’s uncle Uncanny Singer Haggard Gruff bark Flat-top hills Move merchandise American chameleon Senior Solidify Breathe fresh life into Nero’s people Type of chart “Strange Interlude” playwright ment Fred and Adele 55 Colorado tribe 56 Feels regret 57 Frank or Jackson 58 Raison d’_ 60 Swarm 61 News bit 64 Sadat of Eve’s grandson Turkish monetary unit As well Pepper grinder Shove Glimpse “ Not Unusual” TMSPuzzles@aol.com Sierra _ Church (C)1999 Tribune Media Services, Inc.All rights reserved.2/24/99 Sudden attack “Lohengrin” lady Osmond’s free-for-all Small sofa Resistance unit Crude crosses Mayberry kid “Cheers” barfly Sticks up Jump Seles of Product Require- 53 Piece of work 31 Kinnear 54 Torme’s theatrics?when talkative?59 Shoot from cover 32 DeGeneres 62 Part ofUNLV series 63 Excuse 33 Gwyn and 65 Promissory notes Carter 66 Smarting 36 Lively 67 Ait dance 68 Pointed end 39 Turn to 69 Russian sovereign the other side 70 Loafs about 41 Medical 71 Pallid fluids 44 Oklahoma DOWN city 1 2 3 * 6 6 7 8 * ‘ 11 12 13 14 " ” 17 L 20 „ ¦ " 23 24 25 26 27 28 ¦ 29 30 31 32 33 34 ¦ 35 36 ¦ 1 38 39 ¦ 40 ¦ 43 44 ¦ ’ 46 ¦ 47 48 49 ¦ 50 51 52 55 54 55 56 57 55 _ ¦ 59 60 61 62 1 63 64 65 66 68 69 70 - " By Roger Coburn Summerville, GA 2/24/99 '**L IJMVEST IIMVEST il AND THEY EXPECT US TO SAY THANKS! Spokespeople for the federal government suggest that Quebecers should say thanks because this year, Québec will be receiving an equalization payment of $1.4 billion.Why?Because Ontario’s economy is doing better than ours.We can’t help wondering why.In Québec In Ontario Goods and services purchased by Ottawa 5.942 billion 11.336 billion Federal subsidies to businesses 984 million 1.297 billion Federal spending in real-estate and investments 603 million 1.662 billion Total federal structural spending 7.529 billion 14.295 billion Source: Statistics Canada 1997, provincial economic accounts, annual estimates for 1997, catalogue No 13213-PPB, latest figures available.Average yearly level over five years, in millions of dollars.Every year, the federal government invests up to twice as much in Ontario’s economy as it does in Québec’s.And yet, their spokespeople accuse Quebecers of complaining.They invite us to smile as we accept the equalization payment, a form of social assistance for provinces.The people of Québec do not want hand-outs.They want justice.Québec ss Wednesday, February 24, 1999 page 15A ¦ ¦¦¦¦THE — Record HERMAN® by Jim Unger ALLEY OOP ® by Dave Graue and Jack Bender ©Jim Unger/dist.by United Media, 1999 I know there are a lot of things more important than money and they’re all expensive!” WILL NOT UNTIL THROW .THAT WAV, I WILL KNOW IF IT ________- IS REALLY MAGIC.' / WE'LL DO .WILL 60UNCE IT OFF THAT TREE, OUST THE WAY YOU WELL OKAY, AHEAD WAY/ VÜ © 1999 by NEA, Inc Big Nate MATE, WHEN I SAID YOUR REPORT WAS tangential;' WHAT X MEANT WAS THIS: YOU FOCUSED FAR TOO MUCH OH THE TRIVIAL ASPECTS OF GEORGE WASHINGTONS LIFE1.HIS WOODEN TEETH, HIS HEIGHT AND WEIGHT, THE NAME OF HIS HORSE.TRY WRITING ITLs AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME, STICK TO \w THE BASICS'.APPROACH IT \i-LIKE A REAL JL REPORTER! m ngfon George His 1 ÜBfS.Mî Berry’s World mm © 1999 by NEA, Inc.4‘0R, idfclA, I sAy MW PATOÏS Uf-SCAUfc 'lOH*' Aftfc A/\pfce UP-S