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In recent developments, Martin’s lawyers launched an appeal of the injunction, which a Nova Scotia court dismissed in March.For additional legal clout, Leahy had also registered “Don Messer” and “Don Messer’s Violin” as trademarks, but a Federal Court decision in June expunged them.Martin’s Ottawa lawyer, Howard Knopf, says Martin pays all the appropriate fees to SOCAN, the copyright agency that collects payments for the performance of copyrighted songs.He adds Martin does not sell Don Messer T-shirts or merchandise, and contrary to the position of Sutherland, Knopf says nobody needs permission to use a name or likeness to promote a tribute concert.“To suggest otherwise and to bring in personality rights would be to turn the music business upside down,” Knopf wrote by e-mail.The court decision on the injunction says that, between the 1970s and the late 1990s, the Messer family did little to promote Messer's heritage, save for the donation of material to the Nova Scotia archives.“I was the only person to do this since 1995,” she says.“No one has ever said to me, Barb, I think you’re out of line.CanWest News Briefs Warning issued about lake water on Roxton Pond If you’re thinking of spending some time at the lake in Roxton Pond, you might want to make other plans.The Montérégie regional health board has issued a warning that the water contains high levels of cyanobacteria, which is toxic to both humans and animals.The annual algae bloom is helped along by the warm summer weather, changing the colour of the water and posing health risks.Until further notice the general public is advised to avoid swimming or any other contact with the water of the lake.Children, who have weaker immune systems, are most at risk.The public is also advised to avoid drinking untreated lake water.Boiling is not enough to make the water safe.Keep pets away from the water as well.A few years ago three dogs drank water from Missisquoi Bay and died from cyanobacteria poisoning.Anglers are also advised to not eat fish from the lake.The Fondation Roger Talbot, which operates recreational facilities in Roxton POnd, is still open for camping and other activities.However swimming is strictly forbidden until further notice.The water will return to normal in the fell, when cooler temperatures put an end to the algae bloom.For more information on cyanobacte-rias, get on the Internet and go to the Montérégie regional health board’s site at www.rrsssl6.gouv.qc.ca.Grape growers meet gurus If you’re a grape grower or simply just curious to see how it’s done, there will be a half-day workshop at the Cep D’Argent vineyard on Aug.19.Hosted by the vineyard and the provincial agriculture ministry (MAPAQ), the workshop will look at a number of aspects of growing wine grapes, including the latest techniques, financing options, equipment and worker training.Grape growers will also get to see demonstrations of the latest in machinery, learn more about weed control and how to limit the damage inflicted by birds.The Cep D’Argent vineyard is located at 1257 de la Rivière in Magog.The workshop gets underway at 10 a.m.on Friday, August 19 For more information call the provincial agriculture ministry at (819) 820-3001, or the Cep D’Argent at 1-877-864-4441.You can also get information via the Internet at www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/estrie, or at www.cepdargent.com. ¦ ¦¦rut;».RECORD Tuesday, August 9, 2005 page 5 Same first name, different agendas • *>•' ¦* * ** I» ;sp%** dent.She is always very active in every community and she does so with such enthusiasm.” Despite long hours and a non-profit status, Loiselle says that meetings are more enjoyable than any she’s attended before.“It’s not our money at all, it belongs to the community, and it goes so far,” said the full time Champlain admission’s officer since 1975.“We ask for money then we give it away to people who are dedicated to helping others.It’s fun.I can honestly say that our board meetings are fun and the members are great.How can you not enjoy yourself when you are helping others?Everyone shows a huge level of commitment, but it’s safe to say that Judy (Ross) is the heart and soul for all of us.” Ross modestly stated that her sole purpose for dedicating so many hours is the pleasure she gets from seeing small projects completed.- “I’m very pleased to be a part of such a great organization and group of people,” she stated.“It’s extremely gratifying to be able to help important things happen.We’re a vehicle that helps people help others.” She concluded by saying that she disagrees with some who say they are witnessing a decreased sense of community in the Townships since the foundation sees dozens of applications from people with huge concerns for Townshippers.All 13 board members are gearing up for the upcoming campaign kick off and hope to top last year’s goal of $69,000.As Ross persistently states, “every little bit counts and it goes a long way.” To submit an application for financial assistance or to make a donation contact Judy Ross at 819 822-3314.NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS A little Townshippers’ Foundation help goes a long way COURTESY TOWNSHIPPERS' FOUNDATION Naomi Chartier of West Bolton (Knowlton Academy) at the 8th Language Arts Festival at Bishop’s University.By Jen Young Record Correspondent f1 |-ihe Townshippers’ Association and 1 the Townshippers’ Foundation JL share the same building and both strive to assist the anglophone community; however, they have completely different agendas.“The foundation was created by the association.Both organizations share the same office space, and many community members have served on both boards, so I can see how it may be confusing,” said second-year foundation president Jane Loiselle.“We specifically focus on raising money, then we give it all away to individuals and groups who are trying to enrich the lives of others in one way or another.” Townshippers’ Association is funded by the federal government, therefore, they are not permitted to provide tax receipts for donations.The foundation is a non-profit body that strives to support projects in the fields of art and heritage, youth and education, and health and social services.Since 1986 nearly $800,000 has been amassed through fundraising, then distributed to organizations from Stanstead to Bedford, and points in between.The foundation’s slogan has been the same for its 20 years in existence: Town-shippers helping Townshippers, and to do so that, they must first kick off their annual fundraising campaign, which always takes place in the fall."We make one appeal a year.We start by sending letters to past donors and on the back, the names of the organizations that their donations have helped are listed,” said the foundation’s executive director Judy Ross, who has dedicated 15 years to helping fellow Townshippers.“Then we follow up with a friendly telephone call.This is in no way telemarketing because we also use the opportunity to say thank you personally and just keep in touch.” While most of the 13 board members are spending numerous volunteer hours making phone calls and stuffing envelopes, five members of the selection committee are responsible for carefully examining applications from organizations seeking funding.In 2005, grants were approved for 21 pro-jects, including the Lennoxville Highland Arts Summer Camp, and the Knowlton Troupe des Cantons to name a few.“The selection committee has a very difficult task,” said Ross explaining that each application must be investigated.“They are responsible for choosing the organizations in most need of help.They put a tremendous amount of work into fairly investigating each application, then they bring their suggestions back to the board.” Once spring rolls around, and the last donation is tallied, recipients are informed much they will be receiving.“For many smaller organizations this help is what ensures their continuation,” Ross explained.“They are chosen because in one way or another they are enriching fellow Townshippers’ lives.” The board is not the only body responsible for a successful campaign.In fact, president Loiselle says that each year’s honorary president plays an important role.“Every president ever asked to participate has been very influential and supportive,” said Loiselle referring to influential Townshippers such as Dr.Jim Ross, Sam Elkas, and Alex Patterson who headed campaigns.“This year retired teacher and former association board member Aline Visser, who lives and works out of Thetford, has agreed to be presi- COURTESY TOWNSHIPPERS' FOUNDATION fane Loiselle, president of Townshippers' Foundation presents grant to Paulette Losier, Coordinator of the Language Arts Festival.Summer Schedule: June 20th to August 19th If you plan to make changes to your subscription (i.e.start, stop, address change), please be advised we need one (1) week notice (prior to date of ChangC)- Thank you (819)569-9528 record page 6 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 =RECORD: Community Forum Letters to the editor STOP this nonsense! Dear Editor, I’m glad to read (“Fresh signs for TBL”, August 8) that one municipality at least has enough money to erect new sandblasted wooden signs welcoming visitors to the town.Well not exactly welcoming, let’s just say “Bienvenue-ing”.If there’s that much money around, then maybe Brome Lake and others in our fair province can get rid of those stupid signs bearing the word “arrêt” which, to judge by the shape, are meant to ask motorists to stop but which really only mean that there is a bus or streetcar stop there.The French word is STOP and many Quebec municipalities, including some that are entirely French-speaking, not to mention all French-speaking countries, use it.Arrêt on an octagonal red sign is not so much French as anti-English, a “language” that pleases some nationalist politicians such as Lucien Lessard, the self-confessed linguistic ignoramus who started this business some decades back and refused to back down even when he was heckled on it by both sides of the provincial legislature.It is particularly embarrassing in places like Knowlton where there are quite a few immigrants and visitors from France.While I am on this rant, let me complain about our good mayor’s statement that the town ‘could have added “Welcome” in English, but it would have meant putting it in text too small to read.’ This must be wrong as the legislation about English being smaller than French on external signs refers only to commercial signs.Since the Town of Brome Lake is not a business, it can make the English as big as the French.I am not a lawyer but I have noticed that, for example, Hampstead and Côte St Luc street signs have English the same size as French.As it is, the new signs in the Town of Brome Lake have the English words “street” or “road” so tiny that motorists would have to get out of their cars to decipher them.Lionel Albert Knowlton Return to sender Dear Editor I write this letter with great frustration and disappointment in learning that so many residents of the Waterville area have no knowledge of the Ascott history.My family and I lived in the Lennoxville area before moving to the Sundre area in Alberta, Canada almost three years ago.However, despite my decision to move for other opportunities in my life, I have never forgotten where I was born and raised, and where my roots are.A refresher course: In 1992, Glenn Taylor of Phoenix, Arizona brought original documents belonging to his fourth Great Grandfather Gilbert Hyatt back to the Eastern Townships.To show appreciation the Township of Ascot decided to dedicate a stretch of Highway 143 to be named the “Gilbert Hyatt Highway”.These documents are now in safe keeping at the Eastern Townships Research Centre, Bishop’s University- Even though I live in Alberta I have been following the battle between the “Ville de Waterville” and citizens who are trying to protect their heritage.For thirteen years this highway remained undisputed - so why now?It suddenly got my full attention when an important piece of mail which I had sent to my grandparents living on this specific route was returned, claiming “No such address.” I was furious and telephoned Canada Post in Sherbrooke where I spoke with the supervisor for the area in question and it was explained to me that at the sorting station in Sherbrooke, possibly even in Waterville, when they read the address as Gilbert-Hyatt Hwy, it is returned as a void address and in my case, returned to me in Sundre, Alberta.To my knowledge the Commission de Toponymie made the ruling on March 31, 2005, that the name is to remain “Rte.Gilbert-Hyatt” and is registered in the Official Gazette of Quebec.So I pose the question as to why these postal workers would take it upon themselves to deny a legitimate ruling and return mail that has a proper and legal address.As for the argument used by the opposing side, who believe a highway should not contain two names I will give you an example of another similar area.As we know the Provincial Highway Number 143 stretches from Stanstead to Sorel, Quebec.Beginning at the south end in Stanstead you will eventually be driving on Queen Street in Lennoxville, onto Wellington Street in Sherbrooke and so on.Here in Alberta, there is a highway named the “Number 2 Hwy”.Queen Elizabeth visited us in May this year and as a result it was decided to honour her visit by naming this same highway the “Queen Elizabeth Highway”.This highway now undisputedly carries the names “The Queen Elizabeth Highway”, and the “Number 2 Highway”.The Trans Canada Highway (Number 1) running all the way across our country also carries many different names.The stretch passing through the Calgary area is known as 16th Street, and so on.In closing, I would just like to point out that I believe that when an award is given or an honour made in somebody’s name that it should remain.In my case, had nothing disturbed the name of my grandparents address then my mail would not have been INCORRECTLY returned.I did have their full correct address on my package.Krystal Suitor U.E.Sundre, Alberta Editor’s Note: A spokesperson for Canada Post informed The Record that mail was returned to the sender because the street address — Gilbert Hyatt — does not exist in Lennoxville, and it was used in conjunction with a Lennoxville PO box number, causing confusion.Furthermore, until the municipality of Waterville reverses its December, 2004 decision to rename the Gilbert Hyatt stretch Route 143, the street address Gilbert Hyatt is not recognized in Waterville either.People living on the route were informed of this in January.cisLtoiKûûas.i.'as! -fjtf &?»>*»• ^ *-.z Tf ¦ ¦ ¦i-' < Charlene Webb's memory of growing up in the Townships are sometimes vague except for some highlights, such as summer camp.clothing got caught on the fence, though, and I had to take time to free myself.That gave me the chance to notice that the horse had five legs.I asked my cousin why he had that fifth leg, .and then the horse had a pee." One of Webb’s memories of summers in the Townships was attending the Ayer’s Cliff Fair.The happiest memo- ries, however, are of the month she spent each year at Camp Wapanaki, a camp for blind children in Hardwick, Vermont.“When I went back for a visit a few years before it closed, all the paths were paved,” she said.“But when I was a kid, there were railings that you could follow, but the paths were dirt.At that time, the Montreal Association for The Blind took students from kindergarten through to the end of grade seven.Many students, Webb included, then went on to attend Montreal West High School, still with the support of MAB’s staff and volunteers.After graduation, Webb worked for a year at Renwick Canada, a leather factory that made Olympic coin boxes.But the job was difficult and stressful, and she was desperate for alternative employment.She was thrilled when opportunity finally knocked.“The gentleman who had been doing out-of-town visits for the association retired, and I more or less stepped in to take his place,” she said.A few years ago, Webb was moved to the MAB’s rehabilitation wing.She now works one-on-one with clients experiencing vision loss.The position grew to include teaching typing, orientation to various equipment and working in the low vision clinic, a favourite job for Webb.“Some people get frustrated when they have to hold the paper within inches of their nose, while others feel liberated when they discover what a magnifier can do for them,” she explained.“Some think the glass is half full, and others think it’s half empty.” On March 3, she quietly celebrated her 30th year of employment there.Looking down the road a few years to her future retirement, Webb doesn’t see her life being very much different than it is now.“I’ll just volunteer,” she predicted.“The only difference will be that 1 won’t get paid for what I do - and I won’t have the mountains of paperwork.” Are there Townshippers who have either moved on or passed on that you would like to see featured in this column?If so, don’t hesitate either to E-mail me at theharness@rogers.com, or to call me at (705) 444-4512.Devon Wilkins is a freelance journalist and founder and editor of a small magazine called The Harness, living in Collingwood, Ont.For years she called Mansonville home.THE GIFT BEING THERE 24 hours a day - 7 days a week - 365 days a year The Quebec Division responds to nearly 700 emergency situations every year, coming to the assistance of thousands of victims.Help the Red Cross help others.Canadian Red Cross Québec Division www.redcross.ca 1800 JYCROIX (1800 592-7649) f 0 s ¦W k(K*»** pssxi^v.^-; Ilipp Lennoxvi Link Serving the greater Lennoxville area / Also See: The library has just the book for you .see Page 10 NEWSROOM@SHERBROOKERECORD.COM Tuesday, August 9, 2005 Page 9 Manor looking to buy property for expansion JEN YOUNG/CORRESPONDENT ' - ¦MÉiaiiiiiiiiiaiui ' mmm m SHg *!>¦' .*4,; PIWsst : ASP ««'ÿo.l .1/ the Manoir St-Francis can cut a deal with local property owners new jobs and new retirement housing will become available.Purchase of Bio & Alternatives building could bring new jobs and more housing for seniors ByJen Young Record Correspondent Lennoxville’s Manoir St-Francis management is presently negotiating the purchase of the Queen Street Bio & Alternatives building,, and both owners say that if a deal can be reached then not only will they be satisfied but so will the surrounding community.Manoir manager Vincent Fauteux says the retirement home has wanted to expand for some time, and though nothing is written in stone, the present negotiations with Bio & Alternatives owner Geraldine Berger look promising.“We spoke to the owners of the building where Green’s Bakery is located but due to leases we decided to drop that idea.It was too complicated,” said Fauteux.“Presently, we are in negotiation with Bio & Alternatives and it looks like a possibility.That building is a real part of the equation for the expansion.” Berger confirms she was approached by the Manoir but says there is no way she can sell if her asking price is not met.“We’re still discussing,” said Berger, who bought the struggling Bio & Alternatives business more than two years ago and is finally seeing a glimmer of improvement.“I want to stay in Lennoxville and I wouldn’t mind getting into a location which is more accessible (for the disabled), but I can’t even think of that unless they agree to pay what I need to move.I honestly can’t budge on the price that I am asking; it’s not an option.It is up to them now.” Though Berger insists the collaboration is tentative, she is concerned about finding affordable space if she needs to open her doors elsewhere.“Renting is expensive,” she concluded.“I have been thinking about possibilities, but I’m not even close to that point yet.” Fauteux said that if the two parties can hammer out a deal, then one option would be to tear down the building to make room for more parking.“That’s just an option, but there are many on the table at this point,” he stated.“This is not something that can be done quickly.It’s a long process, but we hope to expand by another 30 apartments eventually.” The retirement villa presently has two long waiting lists, and though 30 new apartments won’t put a dent in those lists it will help, and it will also help boost the local economy.“If we are able to expand, then we will need more staff,” he said.“We presently employ many locals and we will be able to hire even more if this works.” Fauteux did not provide specific estimates of the cost of the sale and expansion, but did say that the endeavor would be a very large investment.Cleaning up river starts with the shores Organization in need of volunteers and funds to keep St.Francis clean By Jen Young Record Correspondent All it takes is a concern for the environment and a couple hours of time to help clean up the St.Francis River that runs through the Townships and the local Action Saint-François organization proves that every Saturday morning.For the past 10 years the non-profit group has organized river clean-up operations across the Townships in an effort to bring the waterway back to its former luster.“We pick up things as big as washers and dryers and tires.Once we even had to tow a car away from the shore,” said co-ordinator Robert Léo Gendron, who has spent seven years picking up garbage left by others.“It’s amazing how many people misuse and pollute.It’s very sad.” In 1992, a group of nature lovers saw how littered the St.Francis shores had become and felt compelled to do something; anything.They approached the City of Sherbrooke and the provincial government, but both expressed a lack of time and money to aid in the plight, so they struck out on their own.Since then, a handful of volunteers meet every Saturday morning between April and November to clean up close to 60 local streams.Since 1997 the group has collected, and then recycled, 231 tons of metal, 3 tons of glass and plastic, and 67 tons of tires.The collection groups transport the gathered materials back to a meet- ing place where Olympic Metals takes the metal, glass and plastic to a Sherbrooke recycling plant, while the tires go to Recyc-Québec to be made into such items as carpets and cement.Gendron says that only 10 per cent of the 370 tons collected to date can be classified as true garbage and sent to a Sherbrooke dump.Presently, the organization is focusing their Saturday tidying up efforts to shores in Compton, where Gendron says the river is extremely littered with garbage.See Water, Page 10 page 10 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 Lennoxville LINK More suggestions from the library Here is a list of the books from the Lennoxville Library for your summer reading.Bold titles are Large Print Books.• Julia Grace Wales: Canada’s Hidden Heroine, by Mary Jean Bean • Three-Day Road, by Joseph Boyden • Sailing The Wine Dark Sea: Why The Greeks Matter, by Thomas Cahill • Who Slashed Celiaire’s Throat, by Maryse Conde • The Closers, by Michael Connelly • The Bondwoman’s Narrative, by Hannah Crafts • Specimen Days, by M.Cunningham • Radiant City, by Lauren B.Davis • Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, by Jonathan Safran Foers • On Bullshit, by Harry Frankfurt • With No One As Witness, by Elizabeth George • Sweetness In The Belly, by Camilla Gibb • The Nightingales, by Gillian Gill • A Perfect Night To Go To China, by David Gilmour • The Virgin’s Lover, by Philippa Gregory • No Place Like Home, by Mary Higgins Clark • Twisted, by Jonathan Kellerman • The Mermaid Chair, by Sue Monk Kidd • The Secret Life Of Bees, by Sue Monk Kidd • While You Were Out, by Judith Irvin Kuns Blood From A Stone, By Donna Leon • The Hot Kid, by Elmore Leonard • A Short History Of Tractors In Ukranian, by Marina Lewycka • Lost Balls — Great Holes, Tough Shots and Bad Lies, by Charles Lindsay • Bellows Falls, by Archer Mayor • Loo Group, by Larry McMurtry • Pretty Woman, by Fern Michaels • Lost In The Forest, By Sue Miller • Sylvanus.Now, by Donna Morrissey • All Over Creation, Ruth Ozeki • Long Spoon Lane, by Anne Perry • The Rottweiler, by Ruth Rendell • The Collapse Of Globalism And The Rebirth Of Nationalism, by John Ral- ston Saul • The Tiger Claw, by Shauna Singh Baldwin • Busted Flush, by Brad Smith • A Bit On The Side, by William Trevor • The Traveler, by Jonathan Twelve Hawks • The Golden Spruce : A True Story Of Myth, Madness And Greed, by John Valliant • The In-Between World Of Vikram Lall, by V.A.Vassengi • Little Altars Everywhere, by Rebecca Wells Word Myths: Debunking Linguistic Urban Legends, by David Wilton • Short History Of Progress, Ronald Wright Good Reads Lennoxville Library JEN YOUNG/CORRESPONDENT M m KyV, • • « W$m.* .*f rj mr Jean-François Cloutier (left) and Robert Léo Gendron (right) of Action Saint-François spend their Saturday mornings cleaning up riverbeds throughout the Townships.Gas prices not discouraging local boaters Water: Cont’d from Page 9 "We make around 30 outings each year and right now we are driving to Compton,” he said.“We have gone for the past eight Saturdays and I think it will take another 10 trips to make a difference," he said."We have already cleaned up at least 7 tons of garbage just there.” Cleaning up trash has always been the organization’s main mission, but it takes money to continue on its course.Some small government grants have been sought but it is truly the donations and $25 membership costs that pay the bills and allow a handful of members to visit schools, and go door to door raising awareness.“The more money that the organization can collect, the more we can do,” Gendron explained.“We hope to get more grants or recruit more members this year because we would like to start planting trees along the river beds to help stop erosion.“We have to start focusing on the water itself as well.Cleaning up the shore helps, but the water needs attention too.” Another concern to Gendron is the beat up old pick up truck his groups use to transport materials.“It’s old and almost unreliable.We need a new vehicle or at least be able to repair this one, but that takes money which we don’t have right now.” People are welcome to become a volunteer and help restore the once renowned Salmon River that runs into the St.Lawrence, every Saturday morning.The collection group meets at 7:45 a.m.in the Sherbrooke Café du Palais parking lot and returns at noon.To become a member, call 819-563-5362 or visit www.asf-estrie.org/asf.By Jen Young Record Correspondent Recreational boating has become an expensive pastime with gas prices as high as 110.2 a litre, yet in some places the number of boats launched is up.“The weather has a lot to do with it,” said North Hatley Marina public relations director Sherrie Piercy.“We saw more boaters launch this year than last despite the gas prices, which is the opposite of last year.The nights are cool and the days are nice, and everyone just seems to be enjoying the summer, but I can say that boaters don’t seem to be staying on the lake as long as usual." To fill up a motor boat can easily soak an owner for $100, and though they complain about the bill, the weather persuades them to start up that motor.However, they only seem to do it once.Not only are boaters on the water for less time, but Piercy has also noticed a difference in the types of tourists stopping at the mandatory wash and launch.“It is mandatory that all vessels stop at the marina to be washed because we are trying to prevent zebra mussels,” said Piercy, who has observed North Hatley boating via the marina for five years.“ The majority of tourists we usually see are Europeans, but this year we saw more local tourists from Sherbrooke, Montreal, and Quebec City.Boaters seem to either be lake hopping or just not boating as long.I also noticed that there are more boats for sale this year, maybe that’s because of the gas prices, but it is hard to say.” Cottage owner Nelson Gonyer says boating is a luxury and owning one with gas prices what they are takes means and common sense.“You have to conserve as much as possible,” said Gonyer, who purchased a V8 22-foot craft last year.“Owning a boat is an expensive luxury and you have to budget for it.With the price to buy, maintain, insure, and store a boat it makes no sense not to use it when you can since the season is so short.Just to use the boat for an afternoon costs an easy $25 but I’m not a speed demon.If you use a boat full tilt then of course it is going to cost an arm and a leg, but I bought it for pleasure so I take it nice and slow.Most of the time I get out on the lake, find a nice spot, and shut down the motor and float.” He compares owning a boat to owning a jet ski, and says both are expensive and have to be budgeted.Not everyone is financially able to own and maintain a recreational vehicle, and judging by how much difficulty he is having selling his old boat confirms it for him.“I’m trying to sell the old one, but it is a really hard sell.It’s like downhill skiing.I used to take the kids skiing and I would budget for it, but now it’s an expense I’m not willing to make.You have to really love boating to do it.” He concluded by saying that the gas prices don’t help anyone, and something should be done about it.“As Canadians we are passive, nice people, but sometimes the nice guys finish last.We complain and whine but we don’t take to the streets.” Lennoxville LINK Tuesday, August 9, 2005 page 11 Puppeteer moving on, won’t forget Townships W w* - * vxmm |M sans PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Small businesses are being overrun by bigger ones all around us, so Penny Ward of the Lennoxville CIBC is doing her part to prevent that from happening.She travels more than 30 minutes from her Sawyerville home to Lennoxville every morning to serve residents with a smile.“I don’t want to transfer to a bigger bank closer to where I live," said Ward who has worked at the branch for 16 years.“I’m afraid that if people leave then the smaller bank will close, and I really like working with the anglophone people in Lennoxville.” Though she speaks both official languages, Ward says it is nice to be in an area that mostly uses her mother tongue.She takes pleasure in assisting all her customers, many she has grown to call friends.K a 192 Queen St.Lennoxville Our Neighbour.Penny By Jen Young Record Correspondent Twenty years ago Tim Gosley brought his puppeteering wizardry and comedic, magical performances to stages throughout the Townships, but he has now decided to pack up his plush pigs and medieval magicians and head back to his hometown of Victoria, B.C.Gosley, who is known for his work on Fraggle Rock, Sesame Street and award-winning Wumpa’s World, says the Townships are rich in culture and landscape, but a tough place for struggling puppeteers.A recent visit back to Victoria led Gosley to the conclusion that he would rather struggle back home where he can be closer to his mother.“If the world is perfect then I hope to spend my summers here (in the Townships) working on television, and winters in Victoria doing live work,” said Gosley, who is presently working on a television demo in Sherbrooke.“However, if we end up leaving this paradise for good I will miss our diverse group of friends, and the culture.I’ll miss my funky house and buying beer in a dépanneur.But I want to spend more time with my mother.“I’ve earned my living as a puppeteer and writer for the past 30 years and I’m COURTESY TIM GOSLEY Puppeteer Tim Gosley is packing up his plushy pals and his family and leaving the Townships, but he says they will bring fond memories with them.hoping to continue doing so there.There could be worse things than being exiled to Victoria, especially considering its winters.” Though the relocation will not be complete for a couple of months, Gosley and his wife Petra Kixmoller, have begun the process by packing up.Packing up the puppets and screens was difficult for the Gosley family because their River Street house is where his biggest accomplishments took stage.“My biggest accomplishment was getting married and starting my family,” said the father of two — Jeremy and Naomi.“In 1986 I first came to the Townships via Greg Tuck from Bishop's who invited me to explore a project that revolved around Merlin the Magician.I was impressed with the resemblance to both Europe and B.C., and Québécois dance, theatre, and the art scene.“I was flabbergasted by property prices so with the money I saved for income taxes I bought a rundown house in North Hatley.The locals thought I was nuts for paying $54,000, now I think people are nuts for spending $400,000.” His income came mostly from television puppet work in Toronto, Halifax and then Montreal.In 1995 his family began to take shape when he lured Petra to his North Hatley home from Germany.His son Jeremy was conceived just before the couple exchanged vows, which is when Gosley says he was transformed into a father and husband.From that moment on, his one-man show became a family affair.Over the years the family has hosted numerous workshops, and put on various puppet shows, not to mention amazing outdoor Halloween shows at his home.As a producer he believes their Bilingual Family Puppet Picnic at The Piggery was high on the roster of success.“We garnered a truly bilingual audience who watched in both languages, and workshops, food, and lots of fun stuff.Added to that I co-ordinated the Student Crossing rock concert where I threw in a video, shadow, and light show.I feel both these events connected well with the different local communities,” he continued.Gosley will strike off to Victoria on his own in October, when he will scope out the possibilities, and then his family will follow.“We were invited to the Victoria Faust Fest last May, which led to a month of performances and speaking engagements.I performed my children’s Ugly Duckling for about 1,600 people in two weeks.This felt good after struggling here to make ends meet,” he said.Before he loads his car with his plushy pals, his fans can get one last glance at his handiwork at 1175 King West where he is working on his television demo called Joe Spleck: Dead Detective, which he has been developing for four years.The project revolves around a detective solving his own murder down in hell while his friends try to solve it up in real a real time Chinatown.Joining Gosley is Sherbrooke filmmaker Anh Minh Troung, who just won a Cannes Film Festival award.The City of Sherbrooke has donated the studio space, which is a converted church with numerous art studios.James Meat & Fish Market 135 Queen, Lennoxville 569-1 151 KEBAB FESTIVAL " CHICKEN HONEY & MUSTARD BEEF ORIENTAL 3/$6 NEW YORK STEAKS s1« NEW HOUHS: Sun.: 11-5 Mon.-Wed: 9-6 Thur.-Fri.: 9-8 Sat.: 9-5 page 12 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 Lennoxville LINK Jl V Pojro’o Lennoxville Directory Alain Tim Cynthia Cloutier _ Goddard Decary “Coaching Solid Pension Strategies for our Clients” We focus on the decisions you require in accumulating wealth to transition 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Lennoxville Tri-Us 3 Belvidere St, Lennoxvile • Tel.: 822-2632 (THE alternative to BELL!) • Telephones • Jacks -Telephone - Computer Commercial & Residential • Installation / Repair • Verification of wiring David Moore INSIDE l'I'Il K Record Sports The Blue Jackets sign Rick Nash for five more years .see Page 14 Newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, August 9, 2005 page 13 Athlétiques BRP drop doubleheader Sherbrooke clings to 1/2 game lead over Saguenay By Mike Hickey Special to The Record f |"' jhe Sherbrooke Athlétiques BRP’s drive for a playoff 1 spot in the competitive Quebec Junior Elite Base-JL ball season hit a snag this weekend when they dropped a pair of games (5-2, 13-4) to the St-Eustache Bisons after splitting a twin bill Saturday in Laval.Despite the two Sunday losses, Sherbrooke was able to maintain its slim 1/2 game lead over the Saguenay Paramedic Voyageur.Saguenay was experiencing similar problems as they lost twice to the Montreal Elites, including a 9-8 defeat in a game in which they blew an 8-1 lead.Sunday started off poorly for the Athlétiques BRP and deteriorated as the day progressed.In Game 1, the Bisons jumped all over Sherbrooke starter Mario Catanzariti for four runs in the first inning on Pierre-Alexandre Brunet's grand slam home run.Catanzariti settled down and pitched extremely well the rest of the game, allowing just one more run and three hits but the damage was already done.The Athlétiques BRP made the score 4-2 with single runs in the third and fourth innings but the visitors added an insurance run in the sixth to seal the victory.Philippe Lachapelle and Jean-François Belisle led the Sherbrooke attack with two hits apiece.St-Eustache starter Marc-Andre Lalonde improved his season record to 5-3 with a complete game victory.He held Sherbrooke to just eight hits, walked two and struck out four.Sunday night The nightcap was no contest as the Bisons scored nine times in he third inning to take an 11-0 lead and sent a majority of the crowd heading for the exits.Jean-Philippe Lapointe, Maxime Lafleur, Charles Paltry and Jean-Sébastien Locas paced the St-Eustache attack with two hits apiece.Bruno Valliancourt picked up his fourth win in seven decisions as he pitched a complete game victory, limiting Sherbrooke to eight hits and three earned runs.Sherbrooke starter Carl Tremblay gave up 11 runs in just over two innings of play and was charged with his fifth loss of the season.Sébastien Roy pitched the final 4 1/3 innings and gave up a pair of runs.Lachapelle and Jean-Sébastien Gauthier were the bright spots for the Athlétiques BRP as they combined for four hits, three RBIs and two runs scored.Sherbrooke manager Steeve Ager blamed a schedule that forced the team to play five games in three days.“We had to do it earlier in the season and it is just too difficult for any team in this league,” a disappointed Ager said after Sunday’s twin losses.“We were originally scheduled to play a doubleheader yesterday and then tomorrow (Monday) in Quebec City but today’s doubleheader is a make-up for an earlier rain-out and there was nothing we can do.” Ager pointed out that the five games in three days are particularly hard on a team whose pitching staff has been hampered by a string of injuries.“We lost Jean-Patrick earlier in the year and then Kevin Frappier is gone for the season and See Pitching, Page 14 RECORD FILE PHOTO **••>••• y jW ¦ >% ;"aA J ' J?V* - - ' Ifefi /MpM- T * • • • - mi 4*.L&&4.JL%< if i /Jim w, gÉBÉ Despite some positive signs on offence, it was pitching and defence that let the Sherbrooke Athlétiques BRP (17-25) down this weekend.Impact remain atop USL standings By Mike Hickey Special to The Record The Montreal Impact remained nearly perfect this season in United Soccer League play Sunday as they blanked the Atlanta Silverbacks 2-0 at home in front of 11,272 spectators.Goalkeeper Greg Sutton was once again the game’s defensive star while Charles Gbeke provided the offence.Sutton recorded his ninth shut out of the season and his 60th career win in an Impact uniform, equaling the team record held by Paolo Ceccarelli.It was also Sutton’s 10th shutout of the season.At the offensive end, newcomer Gbeke scored a goal and added an assist as the Impact gained a measure of revenge against the team that handed them their only defeat of the season.The Silverbacks edged Montreal 2-1 a week ago in Atlanta.The Impact remain alone in first place in USL’s Division I standings with 41 points, four points ahead of the Rochester Raging Rhinos.The Impact's lead is actually more formidable because they have three games in hand on the Raging Rhinos.The two teams will meet at the University of Sherbrooke Stadium on Aug.28th in a game that will have serious playoff implications.The Impact wasted little time getting on the scoreboard as midfielder Masahi-ro Fukasawa crossed the ball into the box where Gbeke redirected it with a header to Mauro Biello’s feet.The captain finished the passing play by beating Atlanta keeper Christian Fegler with a one-timer.In the 38th minute, Gbeke, who was playing his first game in a Montreal uniform, doubled the Impact’s lead.Defender Mauricio Vincello initiated the play with a long ball in Gbeke’s direction on the left wing.The Impact for- ward took advantage of a miscue by a Silverbacks defender to break in alone on Fegler, beating the goalkeeper with a low shot to his left.The Silverbacks were awarded a penalty kick in the 57th minute after Gabriel Gervais fouled Atlanta forward Fabian Dawkins in the box.Midfielder Rodrigo Rios’ low shot was stopped by Sutton, diving to his left.The Impact boast the best defence in the league, having allowed only nine goals since the beginning of the season.Montreal plays its next game at home on Aug.10 against Portland. page 14 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 f Sports Notebook Jackets sign Nash to five-year deal Rick Nash is salivating at the thought of smaller goalie equipment and the promise of a more open game in the NHL this season.“Well hopefully we’ll get back to having 50-goal scorers again,” Nash said Monday from Columbus after officially signing a $27-million US, five-year deal with the Blue Jackets.Nash shared the Rocket Richard Trophy as the NHL's top goal-scorer in 2003-04, scoring 41 along with Jarome Iginla and Ilya Kovalchuk.On TV Tuesday • TENNIS: 11 aan., 1 & 730 pan.; Rogers Cup, day 3, TSN, RDS.• JEUX DU QUEBEC: Noon & 5 pan.; 2005 Quebec Summer Games, RDS.• BASEBALL: 7 p.m.; Major League Baseball, Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays, Sportsnet.• TRACK & FIELD: 8 p.m.; IAAF World Track & Field Championships, CBC.Wednesday • TENNIS: 11 aan., 1 & 730 pan.; Rogers Cup, day 4, TSN, RDS.• JEUX DU QUEBEC: Noon & 5 pan.; 2005 Quebec Summer Games, RDS.• BASEBALL: 7 pan.; Major League Baseball, Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays, Sportsnet.• TRACK & FIELD: 8 pan.; LAAF World Track & Field Championships, CBC.Thursday • TENNIS: 11 aan., 18i 730 pan.; Rogers Cup, day 4, TSN, RDS.• JEUX DU QUEBEC: Noon & 5 pan.; 2005 Quebec Summer Games, RDS.• BASEBALL: 12:30 pan.; Major League Baseball, Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays, Sportsnet.7 pan.; Texas Rangers at N.Y.Yankees, Sportsnet.• GOLF: 1 & 530 pan.; PGA Championship, first round, TSN, RDS.• FOOTBALL: 7:30 pan.; Canadian Football League, Saskatchewan Roughriders at Ottawa Renegades, TSN.• TRACK & FIELD: 8 pan.; IAAF World Track & Field Championships, CBC.Friday • TENNIS: 11 aan., 1 & 730 pan.; Rogers Cup, quarter-finals, TSN, RDS.• JEUX DU QUEBEC: Noon & 5 pan.; 2005 Quebec Summer Games, RDS.• GOLF: 1 & 530 pan.; PGA Championship, second round, TSN, RDS.• FOOTBALL: 7 pan.; Canadian Football League, Montreal Alouettes at Toronto Argonauts, TSN, RDS.10 pan.; B.C.Lions at Calgary Stampeders, TSN.• BASEBALL: 730 pan.; Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles, Sportsnet.• TRACK & FIELD: 8 pan.; LAAF World Track & Field Championships, CBC.Around Town To submit your sporting event, fax it to 819-569-3945, e-mail newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com or contact Mike Hickey at 819-569-6345.ni I UK ».i RECORD SPORTS Tennis Teen shows why he’s considered Canada’s best prospect By Pat Hickey Montreal Philip Bester was so nervous that he had trouble sleeping Sunday night.The situation wasn’t much better when he stepped onto the grandstand court Monday to face Brazilian Ricardo Mello in the opening round of the Rogers Cup tennis tournament.And the nervousness showed as Mello posted a 6-4, 6-2 win over the 16-year-old Bester, who is being touted as the future of Canadian tennis.“It was fun and I was excited, but I was also nervous,” Bester said.“This is the first time I’ve played at the ATP level and I had trouble keeping my nerves under control.It’s been like that since I first heard I was getting a wild card into the main draw.When I heard the news, my heart rate went from 90 to 220.” While the score indicated a routine win for Mello, who is No.56 in the ATP Tour rankings, Bester showed why he’s considered Canada’s best prospect.The Vancouver teenager made Mello work for his points and showed a certain sophistication to his game.He realized that he couldn’t outlast Mello from the baseline and attempted to put pressure on the Brazilian.“I tried to come in when he didn’t expect it; I tried to chip-and-charge on his second serve,” Mello said.“I tried different things.” In the end, it was Mello’s experience and Bester’s nerves that made the difference.Bester settled down in the opening set, but not before giving up an early service break.He was also broken in the first game of the second set and then missed a golden opportunity to get the break back in the fourth game.He was staring at a floating return from Mello, but put the volley into the net.“1 can’t remember what I was thinking but I was too anxious,” Bester said.“I mis-hit a lot of balls.I was hitting balls into the 30th row.I wasn’t moving my feet.But I’ll take it as a learning experience.” Bester, who earned his first ATP points two weeks ago at the $50,000 Granby Challenger, said nerves also got the better of him last week when he lost to Davis Cup teammate Frank Dancevic in a $100,000 Challenger at the Hollyburn Country Club in West Vancouver.That’s where he honed his game before moving to Florida, where he trains at the IMG Academy run by Nick Bolletieri.“It was tough playing in front of my family and friends,” Bester said.Bester will return to Florida for two weeks of training and then come back to Quebec for the Canadian Junior International, which is a tuneup for the U.S.Open junior event.He’ll join Canada’s Davis Cup team for its September tie against Belarus in Toronto.“Then I have some Futures in Montreal and Toronto,” he said.The competition in those events will be players who are closer to Bester’s current ranking of No.978, and nerves don’t figure to be as big a problem.—Can West News Service Junior Baseball Pitching: Cont’d from Page 13 you really miss that at a time like this.We knew we could only use Mark Warnholtz once in the five days and we had to pick our spots.” Veteran catcher Eric Prah knows that this season the team is closer to making the LBEQ playoffs than any other time during his tenure with the club.Yet he is befuddled by the way they played in Sunday’s games.“Maybe guys are tired because we got home late last night and got an hour less to sleep,” Prah said.“We have been playing very well lately; getting good pitching, hitting the ball a ton and fielding well.But the last week we haven’t been getting the job done in the field and I don’t know why.” Prah and his teammates realize their playoff fate is still very much in their hands.“We still have control over our destiny,” Prah said.“We just have to get back to doing the little things right and we will be fine.” In fact, the veteran catcher has higher sights than finishing in eighth place.“I would like to finish seventh and not have to play Longueuil (first-place Longueuil Dues) in the first round of the playoffs,” Prah said with a smile.Sherbrooke hosts the last place Repentigny Royals in a doubleheader Saturday night and then heads to Montreal to play two games against the LaSalle Cardinals on Sunday.I'M LEARNING FRENCH Because.my brain gets a boost.CPF ùvtsd&fi Parents far french Join CPF - for answers and support as they discover French.WWW.Cpf.C3 mm " 1 1 .1 mi TH K11 prrm?n With food poisoning, it’s all in the timing | Deaths Tuesday, August 9, 2005 page 15 Death 4§H DEAR DR.GOTT.Recently, my daughter and her family took a trip to visit her husband’s mother and sisters.There were about eight people in the house.So the first night they got there, they all had pizza.The next day they all had something different to eat.Approximately 24 hours later, they all got very sick.Some had vomiting, some had diarrhea and couple of them had both.I said they contracted food poisoning.But an R.N.told them food poisoning would not take 48 hours to show up.And I said it could not be the flu of some sort.I never heard of a group of people getting the flu at the same time.What do you think may have happened?DEAR READER; When a group of people suddenly develops nausea, vomiting and diarrhea after having eaten the same 4jieal, the diagnosis of food poisoning is almost inescapable, even though the symptoms don’t appear for 24 to 48 hours after the meal.Some gastrointestinal pathogens cause vomiting and diarrhea within a couple of hours after having been ingested.Others, especially if the number of microorganisms is initially small, may cause people to develop only mild intestinal upset, or the appearance of symptoms may be delayed.In either case, the initial treatment for food poisoning is a strict diet of clear fluids (water, ginger ale, tea, beef broth and so forth) for 24 hours, with or without Pepto-Bismol (for stomach upset) or Imodium AD (for diarrhea).Symptoms that persist after 24 to 48 hours should be medically evaluated, particularly if there is the possibility of dehydration.DEAR DR.GOTT: I read in a newspaper that people taking glucosamine sulfate will later have fingernail problems.I have taken glucosamine for several years, and it has helped my arthritis by rebuilding the cartilage.About a year ago, I began having nail problems, so I drink Knox for Nails four or five times a week.My question is does the glucosamine cause the nail problem?Is there another solution?DEAR READER; To my knowledge, glu- cosamine does not cause fingernail problems.In fact, the usual combination of glucosamine and chondroitin is ordinarily free of side effects and has been reported to aid patients with arthritis.If the Knox gelatin drink fails to bring your fingernails back to normal, see a dermatologist for further advice.DEAR DR GOTT: I’m 85 years old and recently had my yearly physical and everything was normal except a question by the doctor regarding my gallbladder.An ultrasound revealed a few stones, but I’ve never had any pains or discomfort.I golf three times a week and work with weights in the gym about four times a week.Yet my doctor says my gallbladder is not working normally, and he does not recommend surgery.My questions are: 1) What’s the purpose of the gallbladder?2) What are some of the symptoms of a gallbladder that does not work 100 percent?3) Would it be feasible for me to have mine removed?I will have another ultrasound in six months.DEAR READER: The gallbladder is a sack that stores bile (made in the liver) in preparation for digestion.It is not a vital organ.If the gallbladder malfunctions, pain is the primary symptom.If a stone (blocking the opening) is the cause, surgery may be necessary to remove it — and the gallbladder as well.Because you are healthy and have no symptoms of gallbladder disease, I advise that you not consider surgery at this time.The risks of such an operation are substantial in someone of 85.Should you, in the future, develop abdominal discomfort, jaundice (yellowing of your skin caused by blockage of bile) or increased gas, you should be referred to a gastroenterologist for an opinion about how best to proceed.If surgery is not necessary, the specialist may advise lithotripsy (dissolving the stone with high-energy sound waves), medicine to dissolve the stone or a laparoscopic procedure (using limited surgery).I agree that follow-up with ultrasound testing should be performed annually.BROBECK, Aniko - Aniko Brobeck, 29, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2005 at her home in Cookshire.She will be mourned by her loving mother Jane George and her family, Elina Brobeck, Colin Standish and Christopher Stan-dish, and by her devoted caregivers Trudy Tincarre, Jennie Gautrey and Cindy Gautrey.Many thanks to Dr.Gail Wickland for her 25 years of outstanding medical care.In lieu of flowers contributions to the International Rect Syndrome Association at www.rettsyn-drome.org 9121 Piscataway Rd., Suite 2B, Clinton! Maryland, 20735 USA.A graveside ceremony will be held in Rougemont, St.Thomas cemetery, date and time TBA.Arrangements entrusted to Cass Funeral Home.DOUGLAS, Robert “Bob" Keith (1929-2005) - Passed away at the Brome Mis-sisquoi Perkins Hospital in Cowansville on Sunday, August 7th, 2005, surrounded by his family.For 52 years, beloved husband of Mamie Salisbury, cherished father of Dave (Shelley), Deb (Don) and Sharon (John), adored grandfather of Meghan, Stephanie, Jessica, Lisa, Brittany, Trevor and Doug.Survived by his brother Creighton (Althea).As a friend, colleague, teacher, principal, coach and volunteer he touched the lives of many.Words cannot express how much he will be missed.He was truly special.Family and friends will be welcomed at the Des-ourdy Wilson Funeral Home, 109 William St., Cowansville, Que., J2K 2N5.Tel.: (450) 263-1212, fax: (450) 263-9557, info@desourdywilson.com Dignity Memorial on Wednesday, August 10th, 2005 from 1 p.m.to 4 p.m.and 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.A service to celebrate his life will be held at Calvary United Church in Sutton on Thursday, August 11th at 2 p.m.In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to the Brome Missisquoi Perkins Hopsital Foundation, 950 Principale, Cowansville, Que., J2K 1K3 would be greatly appreciated.(Forms available at the funeral home or on line at www.bmpfoundation.ca) VOISARD, Helen (nee Graham) - Surrounded by family on Sunday, August 7, 2005 at the age of 84.Beloved wife of the late Jean Louis Voisard.Loving mother of Christine (John Lepore), Diane (Dwayne Morin) and Lise (Ian Goldthor-pe).Cherished grandmother of Kenneth, Saundra, Sabina, Theresa, Michael, Jeremy, Ben, Charles, Bradley and Heather.Adoring great-grandmother of 5.Also survived by her brother James of Aberdeen, Scotland.Friends may visit at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club, 1 block East of Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday at 11 a.m.Cremation, with inurnment in North Hatley, Quebec at a later date.In Memoriam donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.In Memoriams BELL, Judy - In loving memory of a wife, mother and grandmother who left us August 9, 2002.Memory has a magic way Of keeping loved ones near, Ever close in mind and heart Are the ones we loved most dear.STAN STAN JR., CINDY SHAWNA, TIM and your SPECIAL GRANDCHILDREN BUTLER, Lome - In memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who died on August 9, 2004.We miss your courage, Strength and wisdom, But feel that your hand Still guides us forward.Your family, ISABEL (wife) SYDNEY & ROSEMARY (son & daughter-in-law) GRANDCHILDREN Dr.Peter Gott, M.D.Until there’s a cure, there’s us.AAA Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH & DEATH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only; 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Hut, 300 St.Francis Street, Lennoxville after 4 p.m.Call (819) 346-9122 after 4 p.m.for information.Note: Members of Unit 318 Ladies Auxiliary please contact Barb Leonard or Emily Smerdon.LENNOXVILLE Members of Uplands Garden Club are reminded of the upcoming trip to the Lanaudier on August 20.Please notify Wendy in the evening at (819) 884-5417 by August 12 if you plan to go.• • • This column accepts items announcing events organized by churches, service clubs and recognized charitable institutions for a $7.00 fee, $10.00 for 2 insertions of same notice, $13.00 for 3 publications.Maximum 35 words.If you have more than 35 words the charge will be $10.00 per insertion.Requests should be mailed, well in advance, to The Record, P.O.Box 1200, Sherbrooke Quebec, J1H 5L6, be signed and include a telephone number and payment.Telephone requests will not be accepted.Admission charges and trade names will be deleted.No dances.Some teenagers are quite mature at 15 Dear Annie: I am a 15-year-old male, and I have a dilemma about a dating situation.The trouble is that my parents do not want me to date until I am 16.There is a girl I’m interested in, and we could be dating if my parents would let me.Right now, we are just keeping things as friends, but we really want to spend time together.I am going into my sophomore year and feel that if I let this chance of having a relationship pass by, I’ll have allowed two of the four years of my high school life slip away, since I don’t turn 16 until next May.I don’t want to waste any more time.At the start of my freshman year, I lied to my parents about a different relationship, and I don’t want to lie to them again, but I want a chance with this girl.I haven’t talked to them about this yet, and I want to be careful about how I approach them and explain things.How do I talk to my parents and get them to see this from my perspective?Birthday wishes Look who’s 90 years young! Happy birthday wishes to Alfred Whittingstall of 506 Route 243 N., Wales Home, Richmond, Qc, JOB 2H0 born, August 12, 1915 From the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren How can I make this relationship work?— Wisconsin Dear Wisconsin: You might not want to tell your parents that if you don’t date, you are wasting time and letting the years slip away.It won’t gain you any points.We are not big fans of arbitrary dating rules.Some teenagers are quite mature at 15, and others need to wait.Frankly, kids who first date at the same time they get their driver’s license often are looking to make up for lost time.Still, your parents have the last word, so please don’t lie.Ask if you can date in a group setting with a mix of other couples and singles.Ask if they would consider it dating if you arranged to join this girl at the mall on a Saturday afternoon.Ask if you can invite the girl over after school so they can meet her.(We recommend this one.) Dear Annie: This is in response to “Concerned Roommate,” whose college dorm mate stopped going to class and taking care of herself.We are the parents of two sons who stopped going to classes and developed depression in college.Both were honor students in high school and thought they could sail through college.The oldest became addicted to video games, the youngest to partying.We knew their grades were a problem but did not truly understand.The boys kept telling us, “This semester will be OK.” Our oldest son attempted suicide and has not yet completed his degree, but his depression is being treated medically, and he is much better.Our youngest son is home this semester, finally get- ting his act together.Please, please, if your roommate will not deal with her situation, go to the dean, explain what is happening, and ask him/her to call the parents.The dean is the best person to help the parents understand that their daughter is not the only one in this situation and that there is help for her.— Been There in Ohio Dear Ohio: We are happy to know that your sons are being treated and things are looking up.We hope anyone in a similar situation will follow your advice and speak to the dean immediately.Dear Annie: How dare you, along with “Hairless 65 in Lancaster, Calif.,” compare people to Cousin Itt.Personally, I have nasal hair and, lately, ear hair, and if you can see it enough to comment on, you’re too darn close, and it’s none of your business.If you don’t like it, don’t look at it.I am not out to impress anyone, nor am I out to insult anyone.But for someone to tell me there is no excuse for my nose and ear hair, that is NOT acceptable.— Heard Enough in New Jersey Dear N.J.: You are entitled to turn into Wooly Bully if you like, but you can’t expect others to enjoy observing your hairiness in progress.Thanks for writing.Dear Annie: I’ve been married for 24 years and have five children (two in college).I have spent most of my married years raising them, taking care of the home front and minding our family business.Two years ago, my husband retired early, at age 45, and promised he’d find other work to compensate for the expected loss of income.After a year of waiting for him to find that “other” work, nothing ever came of his promise.He manages the family business, which is suffering badly, and has never seriously sought additional employment.We have dealt with depression, anger and alcoholism (still there), and 1 have had enough.My problem is, I don’t know what my rights and responsibilities are regarding my share of ownership in the family business.We have agreed to sell it, but who wants to buy a failing business?In the meantime, I have secured a very promising career with a good salary.I am tired of living my life on an emotional roller coaster and would appreciate your timely advice.— Desperate in Massachusetts Dear Desperate: You need the services of two professionals — a marriage counselor and an attorney.The attorney will let you know what your responsibilities and rights are regarding a jointly owned business.The counselor will help you determine if the marriage is worth saving.Some men, after retirement, become severely depressed and lack motivation.However, many of these men discover that their skills are valuable in teaching and mentoring, and the renewed sense of worth gives their life meaning.For the wives, of course, it takes a great deal of patience to hang in there, but it often works out best in the long run.Please consider all options before giving up.Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.Annie’s Mailbox JtECORD; Tuesday, August 9, 2005 page 17 CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Ceietxty cipher cryptograms a/e created Iron quotations by famous people, past ana present Each letter in the cipher stands for another.Today’s clue: G equals C “TVKZNMNTVF KM ENOYR.” — PKGVLZ EL PNSRCKXSL “TVKZNMNTVF — RVL TOHTZL YOZZDKSGV KS RVL ZKZCG RHLL." — R.M.LZKNR PREVIOUS SOLUTION — “I don't have the guts to stay in the sport anymore .I most likely won't fight anymore." — Mike Tyson (c) 2005 by NEA, Inc.8-9 Kit n’ Carlyle Alley Oop TT YOO AfiENT W ' THIS MOUNTAIN FAN CWB.ARE TOU, GUZ?l/mANKH&OOPNES3'\ „ FORA MINUTE.TMESe I THOUGHT.THIS 3A.VIIM A y°il MI^V B€ Rn/VTiaJ^ t>