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THE r Looking to buy 1 something?t RECORDJ Classifieds «JÈ Sherbrooke.569-9525 L Knowlton: 242-1188 A The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Portes et Fenêtres iËJÜo ° GW&sysUm Best $ Value Marcel Brassard (819) 820-7299 1215 Wellington St.S., Sherbrooke 60 CENTS Townships Digest Hearings begin on Granby road expansion Staff Sherbrooke Quebec’s environmental watchdog, Bureau des audiences publique sur l’environnement (BAPE) will be holding information meetings on the impact of a proposed reconstruction of Route 139 through Granby Township and surrounding areas.The project includes a plan to enlarge and urbanize Route 139 in the Haute-Yamaska MRC.The highway would have its two lanes expanded to four.The municipality of Granby Township is promoting the project saying that the municipalities in the surrounding area have grown over the past few years.BAPE members will be on hand for an information session Aug.26 at 7:30 p.m.at the Eglise de Dieu au Quebec located at ,r82 St-Hubert Street in Granby.The environment minister’s office and Granby Township will be represented at the meeting.Environment Quebec will be studying such factors as noise levels, air quality and traffic.All comments or opinions on the project are to be submitted by Sept.18, 1997.That is also the deadline for groups, municipalities or individuals to request a public hearing on the project.BAPE’s consultation period began yesterday.Information on the proposed highway project is available at the town halls of both Granby Township and Granby.Today’s Weather Fair Complete weather: page 2 Inside Ann Landers.12 Births and Deaths.11 Classified.14,15 Comics.13 Crossword .15 Community Forum .6 Sports .10 Theme Page: National.7 1897 1997 Still no recognition for buried slaves .¦ m.MAURICE DOMINGUE Linda Domingue and Hank Avery stand on land believed to be the gravesite of some 30 slaves.By Paul Cherry St-Armand West An effort to recognize an unmarked grave, where as many as 30 slaves are believed to be buried, was stopped dead in its tracks by a confused and uninformed town council on Monday.St-Armand West councillors voted down a special committee’s recommendation to recognize the historical value of Nigger Rock.It was the second step in a procedure to have the unmarked grave protected and recognized as a historical site by Quebec’s cultural ministry.The burial ground in question is situated on a private farm once owned by United Empire Loyalist colonel Philip Luke.Local historical documents note the loyalist brought many slaves with him when he moved to the area in the 1790s.The documents also note the Luke family buried their slaves next to a large black rock on the farm.The land is presently owned by the Benoit family who is opposed to any intrusion on their land.At Monday night’s monthly council meeting, councillors claimed the special committee established to study the historic value of the site and make recommendations, failed to provide adequate documentation to support the existence of the grave.“Go back and do more work,” Rodrigue Benoit, a town councillor and brother of the elderly farmer who now lives on the land, told com-See slave, page 4 Wednesday, August 6, 1997 Firearms are art in North Hatley By Mike King Southam Newspapers Montreal A proposed change to zoning regulations in North Hatley that would allow residents to manufacture weapons in their homes has some people worried.“They refuse to recognize cuisine as an art, but firearms are OK,” Ginette Lamontagne argued in a telephone interview.Lamontagne and her French-chef husband, Marc Langer, are embroiled in a legal dispute with the municipal council over the table d’hote the couple operate in their house.Council says they are running a restaurant, but the couple doesn’t advertise, has no menu, can’t accept diners without reservations and doesn’t sell alcohol.Langer and Lamontagne were angered last week to learn that council is considering revising existing zoning regulations to permit certain craft activities to be carried out in residential areas.The non-industrial fabrication of firearms is among the activities mentioned.Mayor Peter Provencher said the items mentioned at last Wednesday’s public council meeting “have to do mainly with hobbies.” As far as the firearms are concerned, he said the reference is to building replica guns as well as restoring and/or collecting weapons.But according to Heidi Rathjen, cofounder of the Coalition for Gun Control which was instrumental in getting tough new federal firearms legislation passed, the North Hatley plans potentially pose a problem.“A firearm is a firearm,” Rathjen said, “even a replica.” See firearms, page 4 fè§tîvàl W of Coaticook Aupst 8-9-10,1997 visit Coaticook and its beautiful region! __:_______:_:_______________ FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH 8 p.m.Super Bingo 9 p.m."Noir Silence" SATURDAY, AUGUST 9TH 9 p.m.Country Show "Georges Hamel" SUNDAY, AUGUST 10TH 8 p.m.Closing Show "La Bottine Souriante" page 2 Wednesday, August 6, 1997 THE' Bad advice from the Business Council No constitutional agreement will satisfy separatists The Business Council on National Issues (BCNI) has jumped into the quagmire that is any discussion of Quebec’s distinct society.The BCNI proposes that the premiers discuss its advice at the Premiers’ Conference which began yesterday in New Brunswick.The BCNI proposes that the premiers agree to a statement committing the provinces to the urgency of recognizing Quebec’s “distinct character” which could then be followed up by a declaration in each provincial legislature.Could a more doomed proposal be imagined?The BCNI should limit itself to its usual concerns: making money, seeking tax breaks, having the middle class pay off the deficit, robbing widows and orphans, and so on.The BCNI admits that conditions for constitutional change do not exist due to “the absence of a pro-federalist government in Quebec.” That is a classic understatement.During the last referendum campaign the secessionists prattled on about the failure of the Meech Lake Accord and the Charlottetown proposal as if they had been in favor of it when, in fact, they strenuously campaigned against it.Their opposition certainly influenced English Canada’s re-jection of Mulroney’s deal which everybody in Canada could and did refuse.Why should the premiers now waste valuable political capital to pass a meaningless statement whose content the present government of Quebec has rejected on many occasions as insufficient?Even if the premiers were to accept this strategy, surely a glitch would occur.Maybe the legislation of P.E.I.would fail to confirm the declaration.Then the secessionists would be able to maintain that Canada had once again rejected the Quebec people just as they had with Meech.In fact Meech was scuttled by one aboriginal member of the Manitoba Legislature, who argued that Meech did nothing for native peoples.History teaches us that there is no reason to attempt constitutional change with a secessionist government in power in Quebec.Secessionists are opposed to the idea of a federal Canada and will never agree to an improved constitution.They refer to their last involvement in constitutional rearrangement as “The Night of the Long Knives.” Trudeau calls this “a label shamelessly borrowed from Nazi history by separatists suffering from acute paranoia.” In separatist mythology this event has become their “Big Lie.” On this occasion René Levesque was supposedly betrayed by seven other premiers with whom he had made common cause.In actuality, Levesque abandoned his allies by accepting a referendum proposal from Trudeau and then rejecting it.By doing this, Levesque broke with the other seven premiers who then felt free to reach an agreement with Trudeau and the two provinces, Ontario and New Brunswick, which supported him.The separatists have turned Levesque’s own indecision and failure into a traitorous plot by “les vendus et les autres.” The secessionists continue to complain of this imposition of the Canadian Constitution and its Bill of Rights.Surely the premiers of the other provinces should not impose their interpretation of distinct society upon Quebec.No constitutional agreement will ever satisfy the secessionists.If the proposal passes, it will not be enough.If it fails, it will be another “humiliation.” The premiers of the Rest of Canada should wait for a Quebec government that truly wants to negotiate a new constitution.Meanwhile, the native peoples of Canada have elected Phil Fontaine as their new Grand Chief.He has stressed his desire to negotiate a new pact.Surely the native peoples are more in need of a new constitutional arrangement than is the province of Quebec.They have suffered and lost much more than any other group in Canada.The provinces and the federal government, in particular, should recognize their responsibilities.Now is the time to deal with the real problems of the native peoples rather than with the cosmetic term, distinct society.Ron Ewing ir* ^ i ImS i Volunteers encourage young to remain in region Media coverage has focused recently on the efforts of a new group to fight the exodus of young people from Quebec.Several years ago Township-pers’ Association realized that young people need to be shown that a future in the Townships is a viable choice and developed various projects to meet this goal.The team of enthusiastic Townshippers includes about 20 volunteers willing to present their personal experiences on living and working in Quebec to interested groups.The Job Links project offers practical help to job seekers and aspiring entrepreneurs.Weekend sessions are offered to youth through the Our Region, Our Future /Place aux jeunes project to help them discover opportunities in the Townships.The Volunteer Bureau aims to get students more involved in their commu- nity by helping them realize the benefits of volunteer experience and providing them with a list of groups wi ki would welcome them Today’s Weather I J A/' / A Richmond/ Lac-MégaNti^» _ Thetforo + *$¦>** Mines * -v ?/ SHI: KB ROOK» .JCowANsvitijr i V-f ^ Stanstiad \ REGIONAL FORECASTS MAX MIN Sherbrooke Fair 21 11 Thetford Mines Fair 20 9 Cowansville Fair 22 a Richmond Fair 21 h Stanstead Fair 22 8 Lac Megantic Fair 20 9 The Association hopes that through these endeavors Townships youth will make a conscious choice to make this region their home for the future.For more information about any of these projects contact Townshippers’ Association in Ascot at (819) 566- 5717 or Cowansville (514) 263-4422.Thanks to supporters of benefit night Townshippers’ supporters turned out in full force for our benefit night, July 25 at Theatre Lac Brome.The musical version of The Megantic Outlaw was enjoyed by many.Thanks to all those who came out to support Townshippers’ Association; you helped us raise over $ 700! Bilingual services available The Centre Femmes des Cantons of Cowansville now has a bilingual permanent employee thanks tc a grant from the Société Montérégienne de développement.Michèle Plomer, who joined the team in April, has been given the responsibility of developing new services for the Centre in both English and French.With this new addition, the Centre hopes to reach a broader population of women in the Montérégie area, which includes responding to the needs of the English-speaking population.Centre Femmes des Cantons is a resource centre dedicated to helping women develop their full potential.It also provides women with an informal meeting place.To find out more about the Centre call Michèle at (514) 263-1028.Business guide A guide to the government of Canada’s services and support for small business is now available.In today’s competitive market, to be successful businesses must continually BEN ® by DANIEL SHELTON adjust to economic, technological and social changes.As the primary job creators in Canada, small businesses are an important part of the government’s priorities.The government of Canada created an easy to use guide to help small businesses.The guide is divided into three sections.Getting Started, gives brief descriptions of government organizations that provide services to small businesses.The second section, Government Service Programs, contains information on specific areas of interest to small businesses.The last section, Key Contacts, gives a list of addresses and contact numbers.The guide is available from either of Townshippers’ offices (819) 566-5717/ (514) 263-4422.The contents of this guide and other useful information can also be“ found on the Internet at http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/sc_mangb/eng-doc/smeguide.html.Keeping in Touch Townshippers’ Association NOW TAKE TWELVE OF THEM ANP GO BACK TO SLEEP!,.GET THE BLUE BOTTLE IN THE MEPICINE CABINET.' 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HURRY/ ' 1 OKAY! rl WHAT CAN WE PO?mm Wednesday, August 6, 1997 page 3 in Philipsburg “Things are getting a bit Fining cats By Maurice Crossfield Knowlton The strict enforcement of Philips-burg’s new pet bylaw has animal owners in that tiny community up in arms after hefty fines were levied against owners of noisy or unleashed dogs last week.“Things are getting a little bit ridiculous,” said Philipsburg resident Betty Beaucage in an interview Tuesday.“The mayor just doesn't want to listen.” Beaucage received a $200 fine in the mail last week after the dog catcher received a complaint on July 13 that her three dalmatians were barking excessively.That works out to $50 per dog, plus a $50 service fee.Beaucage contends that her dogs, Freddy, Fanny and Zulee were not barking excessively, but had been making some noise because a neighbor was using loud power tools.“Dalmatians react to loud sharp noise and they were upset because there was a guy using a saw next door,” she said.Beaucage said the dog catcher arrived and parked in front of her house, which she said further aggravated the dogs.Don’t tease the dogs “They’ll only bark if someone’s annoying them,” she said.ridiculous” and dogs Marc Fournier, the owner of two Labradors also got an unpleasant surprise in the mail last week when he received a $250 fine for allegedly allowing his dogs to run without leashes on July 12.But he says deliberately kept his pets leashed that day because he knew the dog catcher was in town.Fournier said no one has ever complained about his dogs before, and they don't get into trouble."They stay where I’m at,” he said.He’s also upset about receiving the fine through the mail two weeks after the fact.“If you’re going to give me a fine at least you can tell me to my face,” he said.Warning letters In another instance, a woman who kept numerous cats in her barn had some of them put to sleep, and the remaining felines spayed or neutered to help meet town concerns.Since then the town has been sending her warnings that she still has too many cats on her premises.Under the new bylaw passed in July, pet owners living in the town of Philipsburg are limited to owning two dogs, two cats, or one dog and one cat.Breeds with bad reputations such as rottweilers, American bull terriers, Staffordshire terriers and pit bulls have been outlawed.Those with up to four pets already have been allowed to keep their animals until they die.Farms are excluded from the new bylaw.But residents say they are not allowed to bring their pets “visiting”.A French version of the law was posted following the July council meeting, while the English translation arrived at Philipsburg homes Monday, the day of the monthly town council meeting.Lighten up On Monday night a handful of angry pet owners grilled members of the town council over sections of the law and the seemingly over-zealous way it’s being enforced.At one point Philipsburg mayor Raymond Rosetti threatened to call the police to remove Margaret Mac-Farlane, one of the more vocal citizens from the room.Mayor Rosetti called in provincial police officers in July to eject another man who was apparently disruptive.On Monday night, MacFarlane was demanding answers to her questions about Article 12 of the bylaw, which states the town dog catcher can enter private property and seize a pet.She insists that’s illegal.“The council would just go around and around and not answer our questions,” MacFarlane said.“You can’t just bring in a law and not listen to legal opinions.” MacFarlane has since sent a copy of the bylaw to Cowansville lawyer Peter Turner for an opinion.Fournier and Beaucage both plan to fight the fines in court.Beaucage said she intends to get letters from her neighbors stating that her three dogs which she’s had for four years have never been a problem.‘Tve been here for 20 years,” she said.“It’s only been since May that I’ve been harassed." Fournier said he has a witness to his dogs’ innocence to help beat the fine.“I’m going to court and I'm not going to pay one red cent.” When contacted by telephone Tuesday, mayor Rosetti had little to say about Philipsburg’s pet problems, except that he’s tired of the whole situation.“I’ve already spent enough time on it, and nothing’s going to change,” he said.“1 have a project going on with sewers that is much more important.” Development of 15-acre site to begin soon Brome Lake gets a new horticultural park Article 12 of the bylaw states the toiwn dog catcher can enter private property and seize a pet MAURICE CROSSFIELD V:/: — Brome Lake town Coun.George Bristol shows off a piece of land on Stagecoach Road that will be turned into a public park.By Maurice Crossfield West Brome If all goes according to plan, Brome Lake residents will have a new horticultural park within the next couple of years.The approximately 15-acre parcel of land near where Soles and Stagecoach Roads meet was donated to the town by the estate of Donald Miller.Until recently the Town of Brome Lake didn’t have the money needed to make it into a usable public park.That is until the town received a $10,000 grant to develop the land.The only condition, said town Coun.George Bristol, is that Brome Lake has to kick in $2,000.That, he said, will be covered by using town workers to carry out much of the cleanup needed at the site.“We’ll be able to take out the dead stuff and blaze paths through it,” said Bristol at the park Tuesday.“That should help us to prepare for what we hope will become a horticultural park.” As the project moves along, Bristol said a citizens committee will be formed to help obtain funding and look after the park.Nellie Miller and Constance Pathy have already offered to help out.Bristol explained that the park already contains numerous interesting species of plants and trees.One side of the property borders on the Yamaska River, already making for an interesting walk.But work is needed to clean out the dead brush and goldenrod to make it attractive.In the years ahead Bristol said he wants to see the land developed into a place where people can come to appreciate the outdoors.“We’ll have to do it slowly because we don’t want to alarm the neighbors,” he said.“I think it’s something the public will come to enjoy." 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Phone: 603-788-2124 Fax: 603-788-2287 E-Mail: 104112.165 @ compuserve.com Open Mon.- Fri.8 to 5 Sat.9 to 5 Sun.10 to 4 72c in operations, Duplessis comes from a medical background.at- ; He began his career as a general the practitioner, after receiving his educa-ï tion in Quebec and at Harvard Univer-i by sity.Later, he was a medical adviser to Quebec’s health ministry, worked as an- an administrator in various hospitals, at of and taught at McGill University and new the University of Montreal, irge.Duplessis comes to the Red Cross the from the College of Physicians of Que-much bee, where he was deputy secretary focused on general, water-safety programs, community He has volunteered as a communi-health, and disaster relief.ty health expert on missions to more The appointment of Duplessis sig- than a dozen less developed coun-nals the agency’s future priorities.tries, mainly working through the “I have always had a special interest Canadian Public Health Association, in community health services," he Duplessis assumes his job in late Sep-said in a statement, “And much of tember. page 8 Wednesday, August 6, 1997 THEi $ 15-million inquiry set to hand down report this fall Krever report will be ignored, critics charge By Mark Kennedy Southam News OTTAWA The $15-million Krever inquiry has been undermined by federal and provincial health ministers determined to make its final report irrelevant, critics charged Tuesday.Lawyers for tainted-blood victims and an independent government watchdog expressed dismay at the recent decision by health ministers to establish a new quasi-government agency in September that will gradually assume control of the blood supply from the Red Cross.They say the politicians should have waited for Justice Horace Krever’s report this fall.“The whole thing just stinks," said Toronto lawyer Ken Arenson.“They've done an end-run around Krever.” Critics also fear the government will not learn from the mistakes of the past if they act without giving Krever’s report due consideration.Nova Scotia AIDS victim Janet Conners said governments should have waited to draw upon the expertise of Krever, who probed the causes of the tainted-blood tragedy of the 1980s and whose report will contain recommendations for future reforms.Dr.Michele Brill-Edwards, a former Health Canada regulator who now spearheads the Alliance for Public Accountability, concurred.She said governments fear they will be strongly criticized by Krever for their role in the tainted-blood tragedy, so they are adopting a common damage-control strategy.Brill-Edwards said the health ministers have announced “superficial” changes that will “diminish” the impact of Krever’s report once it is released.Rather than accepting responsibility for past mistakes, she said governments will try to paper over the problem by assuring Canadians the blood system is “fixed.” “It’s all very disconcerting,” she said.Canadian AIDS Society lawyer Doug Elliott said federal Health Minister Allan Rock has privately assured groups representing blood victims that there’ll be plenty of time to consider Krever’s recommendations.But Elliott said he remains uneasy too many of the key decisions may have been made by the time Krever gets his say.“We would hate to see the Krever inquiry reduced to nothing more than an afterthought,” said Elliott.Similarly, Brill-Edwards wasn’t buying Rock’s commitment.“That’s like pouring the cement and, as it’s hardening, saying you’ll incorporate new design changes.” However, Canadian Hemophilia Society president Durhane Wong-Rieger, who sat on a government advisory panel for the planned new system, angrily rejected the notion that ministers should wait for Krever.“That’s absolute garbage,” she said, noting that most royal ce.mission reports are ignored anyway.What’s important, she said, is that the governments have acknowledged the blood system is in crisis and must be reformed.Details about the new arm’s-length government agency, to be called the Canadian Blood Service, are still sketchy - apart from the fact that it will collect and distribute blood and blood products and foot the bills with money collected from the provinces.In Toronto, a spokesman for Krever declined comment.But Krever has, in past months, made it clear he’s angry at governments for how they’ve treated his inquiry.First, in January 1996, they joined the Red Cross in its legal bid to block Krever from assigning miscon- duct.Then, once that legal battle made it impossible for Krever to meet his Sept.30, 1996, deadline, the health ministers began their own closed-door talks on reforms.Krever asked a government lawyer at a public hearing why his inquiry was being “subordinated.” “Is it so that when my report comes out, governments will be able to say: ‘It’s no longer relevant because we have fixed the system’?” Similarly, in private correspondence with Privy Council clerk Jocelyn Bour-gon in March 1996, he complained governments were not giving him key documents they were using for their reform plans.“I should not have to resort to my power of subpoena,” wrote Krever.“Cooperation, and not hostility, should be the order of the day.” Krever now awaits a ruling from the Supreme Court of Canada on whether he can lay blame in the tainted-blood tragedy that left 1,200 Canadians infected with the AIDS virus and another 12,000 suffering from hepatitis C.The top court is expected to render its judgment by early fall.Krever then has eight weeks to submit his report on how tainted-blood was given to Canadians.Klein turns from deficit-cutting to nation-building Alberta premier calls for decentralization By Larry Johnsrude Southam News ST.ANDREWS.N.B.Ralph Klein plays the reluctant nation-builder this week with a unity plan that attempts to achieve what may be unachievable.Shifting from provincial cost-cutter to national salesman, the Alberta premier is pitching the somewhat contradictory message that the key to a strong Canada is to have strong provinces within a reduced federal structure.Having failed to make that notion stick a year ago, he is again trying to win his colleagues over to a proposal that would increase the powers of the provinces in such social policy areas as health, welfare and advanced education at the expense of the federal government.Klein is calling for “the rebalancing of roles and responsibilities” of federal and provincial levels of government.And his selling point at the annual premiers conference is that it would achieve many of the aims of Quebecers without going through constitutional negotiations and without Quebec having to become its own country.With Ottawa willing to cede powers over to the provinces in a number of areas, it may appear the premier is already part-way there.Late last year, Alberta became the first province outside Quebec to take control of manpower training.The federal government has also initiated a national child welfare benefit program.But the stumbling-block continues to be health.Klein is pressing for a rewriting of the Canada Health Act, federal legislation that sets national standards to maintain a uniform medicare system across Canada.He has a vested interest.Alberta paid $3.4 million in penalties last year for allowing private cataract and abortion clinics to charge their patients fees, as well as bill the provincial health-care system, which is a breach of the act.Ottawa has also threatened to change the Canada Health Act to block Alberta’s plan to allow a private for-profit hospital to open in Calgary.Following a meeting last week with fellow Conservative Premier Mike Harris of Ontario, Klein emphasized that federal concessions “would go a long way to demonstrate to Quebec and the rest of Canada that indeed the federal government is willing to recognize the constitutional authority of the provinces.” He also halfheartedly agreed to take a unity message from the Business Council on National Issues to his fellow premiers.He said the big business group’s declaration would be received as information only, without any commitment to discuss its contents.Klein and Harris argue that because Ottawa cut its financial commitments -Alberta now pays 89 per cent of the total costs in the province - it cannot expect to continue to dictate national standards.But they may be wasting their time.Ottawa rejected overtures from last year’s premiers meeting for a federal-provincial panel to reinterpret the Canada Health Act.“We may have already reached the high-water mark in terms of rebalancing,” said political scientist Roger Gib-bins of the University of Calgary.“With the federal government moving into the final stages of its own cost-cutting agenda, it is less likely to withdraw further funding for the provinces and is therefore less likely to giw up any more of its authority” The Klein-Harris axis may also run into resistance from provinces such as Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Maritime provinces, which fear a weakening of Ottawa’s ability to regulate health will spell the end to medicare.Those provinces only reluctantly agreed last year to the federal-provincial review of health regulations after rejecting an Alberta-Ontario proposal to hand almost total control of national standards over to the provinces.“One of the challenges we have is to convince the so-called have-not provinces that rebalancing is a good thing and it doesn’t mean a weaker federal government,” said Alberta Intergovernmental Affairs Minister David Hancock.Now in his second term in office, Klein appears to be reinventing himself as a national statesman.After building a reputation as a budget-slasher at home, he may be eying the national scene as a way of broadening his influence.“He is looking for some kind of creative role to play but he doesn’t want to have the recriminations of another Meech or Charlottetown,” Gibbins said.“He’s a leader looking for something to do.” THE' Wednesday, August 6, 1997 page 9 mi ¦' -,•**«*&* PfAM r X SnfÈ * HvC V By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Clarenceville There’s a new bird in town.Actually an entire flock of ostrich and their feather-friends have taken up residence on John Bescec’s farm.A few years ago, drivers on South Beech Road heading toward the U.S.border were surprised by an unlikely sight, that of an ostrich-like bird standing in the middle of a field.That bird was not an ostrich but a South American flightless relative known as a rhea and probably owned by John Bescec of Clarenceville.Bescec summarizes the basic difference between rheas, emus and ostriches succinctly: “Ostrich and emus come back when they escape,” says Bescec, “rheas do not.” Bescec speaks from experience.One of his rheas ran away and hasn’t been seen since.But that hasn’t stopped Bescec from raising his flock of exotic flightless birds in the eventual hope of tapping into a small but growing commercial market for them.Bescec, a native of Croatia who immigrated to Canada in 1960, became interested in the birds two years ago and is slowly building a flock that now consists of one male ostrich, two rheas, and twelve emus.The pride of Bescec’s flock is Sultan, a towering male ostrich, who has the peculiar habit of crouching low to the ground, curling up in a ball until he resembles a large feather-duster and flapping his wings wildly when a human approaches the entrance to his pen.While watching this amusing display, it’s easy to forget that adult ostriches can run 40 miles per hour and have been known to eviscerate a careless owner with one slash of a long, sharp claw.Emus, said Bescec, make better pets and can even be trained to pull a buggy.PHOTOS: CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Sultan, a large adult male ostrich (left), is the pride ofJohn Bescec’s flock.The Garenceville farmer’s exotic animals also includes 12 emus.All of the birds, he insists, are easy to raise.They eat anything but seem to thrive on the high-protein soy pulp that he feeds them.And what does one do with a flock of flightless birds?“You can sell emu feathers and meat.The fat is used for cosmetics,” said Bescec from his Clarenceville farm.Ostrich meat has been described as “steak on two legs” - lean like chicken but with a consistency and texture closer to red meat.Bescec said a flock of 10 to 20 birds is required for commercial meat production.The current market price for a mating pair of ostrichesis about $15,000, $6,000 for a pair of emus and $2,000 for rheas, said Bescec.These prices, he says, have dropped considerably because of the increase in the number of breeders.He adds, an adult female ostrich may lay 50 eggs or more a year and can live for 70 years, facts that may put the initial cost in a more reasonable light.If Bescec gets his wish and ostrich meat becomes as popular as chicken and other fowl, people will be able to find one of his flock at their local grocery store.Clarenceville’s John Bescec raising flock of exotic birds Ostrich farm takes flight in the Townships There’s lots to do at this free camp Cowansville church opens doors to sounds of laughter By Catherine Canzani Record Correspondent Cowansville Let me see your funky chicken! What’s that, you say?Let me see your funky chicken!” Cowansville’s Trinity Anglican Church rang out with the sound of 43 kids shouting this old camp favorite as they flapped imaginary chicken wings to the beat.The church started hosting day camps two years ago, when church members realized the need for it.“We have a lot of young families in the church, and the children had nothing to do in the summer, so we thought it was time to start having camps,” said Vicky Bouthot, who doubles as the church organist and helper at the camp.But the day camps have gone beyond the church’s members for recruits - 12 of the 43 campers are from the church.“The camp really reaches out to the community.Not everyone can afford to send their children to camp in the summer, so this day camp fills a big need,” said Bouthot about the no charge camp.A lot of the money needed to run the camp is donated to the church.“The money just seems to come when we need it.We are given generous donations, and we’re lucky to have the local IGA provide us with a lot of the snacks for the children.We don’t want to charge for the camp because there are a lot of low income families who wouldn’t be able to send their children to the camp if there were a charge.Our decision is based on need,” said Bouthot.Tom King, 25, from St.Paul’s Church in Greenfield Park is a counsellors at the camp.He said the Anglican church has a network which provides counsellors who put on day camps such as the one at Trinity Church.Volunteer counsellors begin their summer with a two-week training workshop, followed by four weeks of camp.They are sent near and far.King just returned from a week of camp in the Gaspé.“We work in teams of three and we lead the camps.We base each day of the week on one of Jesus’s parables, we sing songs, do aerobics, and crazy, silly action songs,” said King.At this camp the focus is “Something to Celebrate,” based on the Parables of Jesus.“I have to lead this part,” said King running off.A few seconds later he shouted, “it’s time for announcements!” Right on cue, the children sang out, “announcements! announcements! announcements!” And that was only the beginning to the foot-stomping, handclapping fun that followed. page 10 Wednesday, August 6, 1997 ¦ ¦ S8II8 ism ¦ - .: : ~~.Bllli •ill '¦» « v.< x:-.y y ¦ 11111 lilft iiiS#ip ¦ MM SPORTS Soocer’s the name of the game in Richmond CATHY WATSON/CORRESPONDENT Members of the Windsor girls soccer team are on the offensive, taking a shot at the team from St-Elie-d-Orford’s net.CATHY WATSON/CORRESPONDENT The team from Sherbrooke was in deep but Richmond's goalie was able to stop their shots during weekend action at the Moustique Festival.I;.The Richmond Soccer Organization held its third annual Moustique Festival over the weekend.On Saturday, 16 teams of eight and nine year olds from Richmond, Windsor, Danville, Sherbrooke, Stoke and St-Elie-d’Orford spent the day playing their favporite sport.The boys and girls, cheered on by the grandstand crowd of excited family members, sharpened their skills while competing and exhibiting their sportsmanship.- Cathy Watson Record Correspondent NFL preview continues Talented AFC Division wants Super Bowl victory My preview of the NFL continues.Here’s a look at the AFC West Division.AFC WEST: • Denver Broncos: Will this be Elway’s last stand?The talented quarterback has been a ‘coach killer’ until now.Dan Reeves didn’t please him.Neither did Wade Phillips who succeeded Reeves.Elway is supposed to have a good rapport with Mike Shanahan who has the ear of owner Pat Bowlen.The latter has developed into the CFL’s chief benefactor spearheading NFL investment in the CFL.Bowlen has roots in Western Canada.The Broncos, like the Bills, have challenged for the Super Bowl four times, coming up short each time.Elway was in the saddle during three of those Bronco-busting games and his side was out scored, 136-40.So much for the guy who hoped that Patrick Roy, the NHL goaltender, was as good as people said he was.• Kansas City Chiefs: Owner Lamar Hunt, Hall of Famer as a ‘builder’ based on his founding of the American Football League, must be chompin’, at the bit with his chiefs so near and yet so far away from the Super Bowl.Hunt’s on his sixth head coach in 23 years since he fired Hank Stram, the only Chief to bring home the bacon in 1970 (Super Sunday IV, vs Minnesota Viking, 23-7).KC Coach Marty Schottenheimer has done what he did with the Cleveland Browns; win more games than he lost but not the ones that counted.It is not as though he wasn’t given the weapons to win with by GM and CEO Carl Peterson, one of the really good minds in the business.This teepee is bereft of baubles and beads.• Seattle Seahawks: They’re sleepless in Seattle waiting for the Seahawks to fly.Warren Moon of U.of Washington Huskies’ fame has returned along with an affluent new owner.It’s hoped he will be a benevolent one.Coach Dennis Erickson has been a big winner on the college level (Idaho, Wyoming, Washington State and Miami) so there is no doubt he will master the game playdate the pro level.• San Diego Chargers: Kevin Gilbride, the Chargers’ new charge-master, got more mileage from a poke in the nose from colleague Buddy Ryan in full view of an international television audience when both were aides in Houston than all the recognition he gathered for.his capabilities as an assistant coach with Ottawa in the CFL and a number of colleges.GM Bobby Beathard doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to picking players or coaches.His last two choices - Joe Gibbs with Washington and Bobby Ross San Diego -produced Super Bowl entrants.Inside Straight Albrecht Radar Weather! .for A .S .^ pe«e.ur mind! Environment Environnement Canada Canada S6Sh>4SS \ Consult with your meteorologist x Pic-nic/BBQ Outdoor work golf Fees Applicable Wednesday, August 6, 1997 page 11 Windsor Mrs.C.McCourt News was received here of the death of former resident Herbert (Bud) Robinson in Mississagua, Ont., on July 25.Bud was the son of the late Francis Robinson and the late Lillian Wheeler, formerly of Greenlay.Sympathy is being extended to the Robinson family.Sympathy is also being extended to Mrs.Bertha Kendall and family following the death of her son Raymond in Orillia, Ont., following a lingering illness.Interment of ashes was held here on Saturday, August 2.Mr.and Mrs.Andre Nadeu have returned from spending several days in Ontario where they visited their family, Mr.and Mrs.John Dobson and family in Kitchener; Mr.and Mrs.Michel Jacques and son in Brighton.They also visited their brother-in-law and sister, Warren and Alice Spaulding in Etobicoke.Craig McCourt and David Vidal spent a weekend in New York City, guests of their cousin, Kevin McGee.Craig also spent a part of his vacation with his parents, Mr.and Mrs.Randy McCourt in Eldorado, Ont.Fred Batchelar of Lachine accompanied by his grandchildren, Sylvie and Steve Arsenault of Summerside, P.E.I.were afternoon and supper guests of Mr.and Mrs.Lloyd McCourt.Weekend guests of Mr.and Mrs.William Jandron while here to attend a Lawrence family gathering in Bury on Saturday and also for the burial of ashes of the late Lora Lawrence in Bury on Sunday were Mr.and Mrs.Barry Lawrence, Laurie and Kelly from Cornwall, P.E.I., Mr.and Mrs.Bill Jandron, Halifax, N.S., Mr.and Mrs.David Jandron and daughters, St.Bruno; Steven and Linda Jandron and daughter, Pointe aux Trembles, and Brent Jandron, Pointe Claire.Mr.and Mrs.Lawrence Jandron, Julie and Jane of Bowmanville, Ont., were visiting at the same home while here for the occasion.Mr.and Mrs.Marc Marceau and John Williams of St.Ignace de Stanbridge were Sunday visitors of Mr.and Mrs.Steve Perkins in Richmond and of Mrs.C.McCourt here.Best wishes for an early return to good health to Louise (Kendall) Pellerin who is convalescing following heart surgery.In Memoriam HARDY, J.Gordon - In loving memory of a cherished Dad who passed away one year ago, August 6, 1996.Today brings memories Of our loved one gone to rest.You will never be forgotten By the ones who loved you best.EDWARD & ROSALIND HARDY, J.Gordon - In loving memory of a dear and special grandfather who passed away one year ago, August 6, 1996.Oh, what we would give to hear Just one more of your stories.We miss you, love you and never will forget you.BLAIR JULIE-ANN SISSY & MANDY Card of Thanks TAYLOR - Our sincerest thanks to all those who shared our special Anniversary day.Each of you have given something of yourself while joining with us.Beautiful cards, family, friends and neighbours, all these leave us with wonderful cherished memories of our lives together in this community.Your vivid and humorous remarks gathered for our “Memories Book” have rekindled the story of our lives as a family and shall be forever a cherished keepsake.To our loving family, immeasure-able thanks.With God’s grace, love is a wonderful gift.ERROL & LUCY TAYLOR At the keart of thé sc lutte ni YOU CAN DO IT ! Deaths BARKER SMITH, Phyllis Adair (Philly B.) — Died peacefully at home in Knowlton, Que., in her 89th year.Beloved mother of Pam Price and L.Mackay Smith.Grandmother to Cynthia, William and Gordon Price; Matthew, Michelle, Alexander and Rafaelle Mackay Smith.Great-grandmother to Katherine and Michael Price.Private family service.Friends and family will be invited to a gathering at a later date.In her memory, donations to the Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital Foundation Oncology Department would be appreciated, at 950 Rue Principale, Cowansville, Que.J2K 1K3.DEDELAAT, Antonius (Tony) - Of Dixville, Que., died peacefully at Coaticook Hospital on Saturday, August 2 in his 72nd year.Visitation at the Cooperative Funeral Home in Coaticook from 2 to 4 p.m.and 7 to 9 p.m.on Thursday, August 7.Funeral home open from 11 a.m.to 1:30 p.m.and Funeral Mass will begin at 2 p.m.on Friday at the Catholic Church in Dixville.Left to mourn, his wife Mary, his children Clement, Anyes, Yvonne, Madeline and Celine.Donations will be accepted for the Foundation at the Coaticook Hospital, 138 Jeanne-Mance, Coaticook.LIZOTTE, Alfred - At the C.U.S.E.-Bowen site on Sunday, August 3, 1997, Alfred Lizotte in his 102nd year, beloved husband of the late Lillian Nicholson and the late Rose Racine.He is survived by his sister-in-law Rose (late Armand Racine), his nieces and nephews Lorraine (Paul-Yvan Poulin) of Sherbrooke, Lucille (Bruno Laliberté) of St-Elie-d’Orford, Yvonne (late Walter Lizotte) of Sherbrooke, Marie-Claire (late Antonio Lizotte) of Bois-Des-Filion, Denis Racine (Colette) of Granby, as well as other members of the Racine and Dublois families.Resting at Cass Funeral Home, 6 Belvidere St., Lennoxville, Que., on Thursday, from 2 to 4 p.m.and 7 to 9 p.m.and at Cass Funeral Home, 554 Main St., Bury, Que., on Friday, from 2 to 4 p.m.and 7 to 9 p.m.Funeral service will be held at St-Raphael Church, Bury, Que., on Saturday, August 9, 1997 at 11 a.m., followed by burial in the parish cemetery.In his memory, donations to St-Raphael Church, 539 Main St., Bury, Que.JOB 1J0 would be appreciated by the family.Deaths NUTBROWN, Robin - At Kingston General Hospital on Sunday, August 3, 1997, Robin Anne (Knight) Nutbrown at the age of 41 years.Mrs.Nutbrown was a resident of Brockville, and formerly of Belleville.A native of Cowansville, Que., she is the daughter of the late Arthur and Bernice Knight.Beloved wife of William (Bill) Nutbrown and loving mother of Adam, Jessica and Matthew, all of Brockville.Dear sister of Linda Seccaspina and her husband Angelo of Carleton Place.Also survived by Bill’s parents, Helen and Ibrey Nutbrown of Sherbrooke, and brothers and sisters-in-law Judy (Peter Johnson) of Alaska, Sally Nutbrown of Sherbrooke, Susan (Ray McKinnon) of Tennessee, Pamela (Fred McConnell) of Calgary, Cynthia (Dan Sparring), Mark Nutbrown (Cindy), and Peter Nutbrown (Tracey), all of Brockville, and Vicky (William Mullins) of Lennoxville.Also survived by many nieces and nephews.Predeceased by her stepmother, Mrs.Dorothy Knight.Friends will be received at the Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, 4 James Street E., Brockville, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m.and 7 to 9 p.m.A service of commemoration will be held at Brockville and Area Standard Church (located on Centennial Road, R.R.2 Lyn) on Thursday at 11 a.m.Interment at Cowansville Cemetery, Cowansville, Que., where commital services will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m.In remembrance, donations to the Kingston General Hospital Intensive Care Unit will be gratefully acknowledged.SHUFELT, Keith - Peacefully in hospital at Dartmouth, N.S.on Monday, August 4.Son of the late Vivian and Arthur; brother of the late Spencer.Will be missed by his wife Margaret, children and relatives.Private funeral.HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION Thanks.RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH & DEATH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 29c per word.Minimum charge: $7.25 ($8.25 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions - 15% off, 3 insertions - 30% off With photo: additional $18.00.DEADLINE: Noon, day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $6.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $18.00 ($20.52 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS & OBITUARIES: With or without photo: $18.00 ($20.52 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 5:30 p.m.and 7 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 7 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called. page 12 Wednesday, August 6, 1997 THE i Qfour «Birthday Wednesday, August 6, 1997 Progress and recognition in your chosen field of endeavor are indicated for the year ahead, but you must be patient.Be grateful for small gains; they will accumulate! LEO (July 23-Aug.22) Your probabilities for personal gain look encouraging today, but what you derive may not be as large as you like.Keep expectations within reasonable limits.Leo, treat yourself to a birthday gift.Send for your Astro-Graph predictions for the year ahead by mailing $2 and SASE to Astro-Graph, c/o this newspaper, P.O.Box 1758, Murray Hill Station, New York, NY 10156.Be sure to state your zodiac sign.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) Do not leave critical matters to others today that you should be attending to personally.There aren’t any guarantees they will do a good job.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) You will function better today if you’re able to get off alone and work things out for yourself.Seek solitude if pressures begin to mount.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) Spending time with friends could have greater advantages than usual today, provided you’re selective.Choose pals who don’t complicate life.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) Challenging developments could bring out your better qualities today.Do not duck issues where you know you’re right; stand your ground! CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) Everything should eventually work out to your liking today if you treat developments philosophically.Keep a cool head and know this too shall pass.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) Joint ventures could hold greater promise for you today than endeavors you try to do on your own.Find a knowledgeable teammate.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) Cooperate today and strive to treat others as you would like to be treated yourself.Let fairness be your motivator for a beneficial arrangement.ARIES (March 21-April 19) Small details will take on more significance than usual today, so don’t treat minor developments casually, especially regarding your career.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) People you meet in social activities today could help you in other areas of interest.All of your encounters will be memorable and warm.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) This is a good day to spend time and effort on finalizing things important to you and your family.Give domestic matters priority.CANCER (June 21-July 22) Today you might discover you’re more adept at doing things that are mental, not physical.Rest your muscles and give your mind a workout.Not all parents are honorable Dear Ann Landers: You pride yourself on printing both sides of the story.Well, how about printing this one?Sorry it’s too late for Mother’s Day.My mother gave me to my paternal North OK 06 97 A J 9 5 3 2 ¥ 2 ?« 5 3 2 * 4 3 2 West East A 10 A Q 7 ¥ A K Q 10 9 4 ¥ 8 7 5 ?A Q 9 ?J 10 7 6 *10 9 6 * A Q J 8 South A A K 8 G 4 ¥ J 6 3 ?K 4 * K 7 5 Vulnerable: Neither Dealer: South South West North East 1 A 2 ¥ ?Opening lead: ¥ A Wednesday, August 6,1997 Stage three: the simple approach By Phillip Alder Unless you have just flown in from Mars, you will have heard of the Law of Total Tricks — perhaps in these columns.It was uncovered some 40 years ago by Frenchman Jean-Rene Vernes.But it rested almost unknown until Larry Cohen wrote and published “To Bid or Not to Bid” in 1992.That book and its sequel, “Following the Law,” are overkill for most players.However, for the rest of us, Cohen has now put out “Introduction to the Law” (Baron Barclay, $8.95 postpaid; 800-274-2221).This 60-page book provides an excellent prologue to the leading guide for competitive bidding.If you and your partner read this book, discuss its implications, and apply it at the table, you will become much tougher opponents.This deal exhibits the Law in action.You hold the North hand.Your partner opens one spade and West over-calls two hearts.With neither side vulnerable, what would you bid?Only one high-card point: How can you possibly act?Yet you have five-card support for partner’s spade suit.The right bid is four spades.The primary conclusion of the Law, assuming you cannot make game on high-card power, is that you should bid to the level of your combined trump holding.Here, partner has shown at least five spades.You have five spades for a total of 10.So, bid four spades, the 10-trick contract.Probably East will double and South will go two down, losing one heart, two diamonds and two clubs.However, minus 300 is a beneficial sacrifice against a making five-heart contract worth 450.grandparents to raise after she found my sister and me eating ant poison.I was 4 years old, and my sister was 2.When we became violently ill, she did not seek help for us, although a medical clinic was only eight blocks away.When my sister died the next day, Mom blamed me for the tragedy because 1 was older and “should have known better.” Eventually, I moved back home, but I was abused by my mother both physically emotionally.As a child, I feared her.As an adolescent, I hated her.Where was our father when all this was going on?Drinking, mostly.He always had money for alcohol, but there was never enough money for food, clothes or shoes for us kids.Mom died at 89, and I don’t know where she went.I’m sure it wasn’t heaven, and she was so cruel and vicious, even the devil wouldn’t have her.I survived my miserable childhood and achieved a modicum of success, but I still find it difficult, at age 72, to observe the commandment to honor my parents.Sign me — Permanently Damaged in Marble Falls, Texas.Dear Marble Falls: How sad that you’ve lived 72 years with so much hate and bitterness in your heart.This must have had a negative, souring effect on all your relationships.You don’t say anything about your own family - a spouse and children.I’m hoping that the last part of your life has been better than the first.Please write again and let me know.Dear Ann Landers: I am married to an extremely good-hearted man who is a certified mechanic.He can fix or build absolutely anything.He’s an expert at carpentry, welding, motors, plumbing and electronics — you name it, he can repair it.The trouble is that family, friends and acquaintances take advantage of him.The minute he gets home from work, the phone starts ringing.Weekends are worse.I don’t mind emergency calls, but I do resent it when people lean on him to do routine maintenance stuff.They call us.They beg.They plead.They come over and pound on the door, interrupting our dinner, favorite TV program or lovemaking.Moving away is out.We love our home, and it’s nearly paid for.Maybe if just one person sees him or herself in this letter and backs off, some good will come of it.I don’t know anyone who doesn’t read your column.— Shreveport, La.Dear Shreveport: I have a feeling that your husband may not be nearly as resentful as you are.In fact, he may even enjoy lending a helpful hand.It could give him a feeling of satisfaction and a sense of pride knowing that he is needed and that his skills are recognized.People who have a special talent or area of expertise are always leaned on by family, friends and acquaintances.If it’s any comfort to you, you’re not alone.Read on: Ann Landers Dear Ann Landers: I am a paralegal.Guess how many calls I get for free advice.Everyone says, “I just want to ask a simple legal question.” Just because I work for an attorney, they think I’m supposed to know the law.Well, sometimes, I don’t know what I’m talking about, and I might give the wrong information.Here’s what I DO know about the law.Practicing law without a license carries stiff penalties.It’s a crime for nonlawyers to give legal advice.Please, folks, call an attorney if you need legal help.Many lawyers will be happy to give you a free consultation on your first visit.- No Legal Eagle in N.Y.Sutton Mable Boyce 538-2946 Pete and Cora Hazard visited Muriel Miller at Manoir Beaumont in Cowansville on her birthday July 22nd.Lois Day and Paul Jenne recently entertained their sister Betty, her husband and other relatives from California.Marion Rossier of Tampa, Florida has been visiting friends in this area while staying with Kathleen and Michael Mal-czewski.Madeline Darrah and Jean McCaw have returned home following a three week trip to England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.Guy and Ruth Chamberlin of Angle-mont, B.C.were overnight guests of Alice Bidwell recently.They also called on Iris Larocque, Pete and Cora Hazard and other friends.Bid Lachapelle spent a week with Pam and Ken McOuat and family in St.Andrews East While there they attended the Lachute Fair.Dora and Laurie Page were in Cowansville on Friday of last week where they visited several from Sutton who are patients in the BMP.50th wedding anniversary A tea will be held for Sam and Phoebe Owen, to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, on Sunday, August 17, at Motel Le Montagnard, East Hereford, from 2 to 4 p.m.All are welcome. 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EXCAVATION : PAVING work to do?564-2266 DAN’S SERVICE -Service on household appliances: washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, etc.Tel.(819) 822-0800.LENNOXVILLE PLUMBING.Domestic repairs and water refiners.Call Norman Walker at (819) 563-1491.We buy, sell, trade and service new and used lawn and garden equipment.Pick up and delivery.DOUGHERTY EQUIPMENT ENR., Lennoxville, (819) 821-2590.Fax 563-7324.Need a tractor?DSORest Homes DREW’S RESIDENCE, Lennoxville has 1 private room.Family atmosphere, home cooking, call bell.Call Gary at (819) 569-6525.Find it in the Classifieds! (819) 569-9525 (514) 242-1188 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 ail kinds of entertainment.190 Cars For Sale 1993 GEO METRO, red, 4 door, 5 speed, 4 cyl., power brakes.98000 km.Good condition.$4500.Call (819) 872-3486.FORD ESCORT, 1990, 4 door, color white, manual transmission, air conditioning.Very clean car.Ideal for student.$2250.1971 Mercedes, Model 280, ready to roll, $1875.or trade for pick-up truck.Call (819) 876-7326.290 Articles For Sale 24 FT.above ground pool, 2 years old, filter, pump, robot cleaner, etc.You take down and remove.Call (819) 838-5538.GREEN BLOCK WOOD.Not split.$32.a cord.No delivery.Call (514) 292-5847 after 6 p.m.LOOKING FOR a used double stroller.Please call (819) 826-3567.WANTED: Good used mini computer, IBM compatible.Call (819) 826-3380.WANTING TO BUY portable sawmill, woodmizer or board bandit.Call (819) 839-3682 supper time or late evening.WILL BUY ANTIQUE furniture, old toys, costume and silver jewellery, old linen and entire household furnishings if moving or selling.Call Guy at (819) 565-1619.325 Poultry TURKEYS, Muscovy ducks, fancy poultry, Golden pheasants, peacocks, etc.Mason’s Feather Farm, Lennoxville, (819) 564-8838.330 Pets AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPS - Versatile, intelligent, very good with children, Registered CKC.Vaccinated, guaranteed.Call (514) 539-4141.JACK RUSSELL PUPS - Comical, affectionate, playful and intelligent.Vaccinated, guaranteed Also one adult male.Call (514) 539-4141.Meed to sell something?(819) 569-9525 (514) 242-1188 TO PLACE YOUR PREPAID CLASSIFIED AD: TELEPHONE: (819) 569-9525 (514) 242-1188 BY MAIL: Use this coupon IN PERSON: Come to our offices 2850 Delorme Street, Sherbrooke or 88 Lakeside Street, Knowlton OFFICE HOURS: Sherbrooke: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.Knowlton: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.DEADLINE: 11 a.m.working day previous to publication ALL ORDERS MUST INCLUDE STREET ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER THE RECORD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT OR EDIT ANY ADVERTISEMENT.PLEASE ,25e per word.Minimum charge S5.00 per day for 20 words or less.PRINT Discounts for prepaid consecutive insertions without copy change: 3 to 20 insertions - less 10%, 21 insertions - less 20%.ADVERTISER'S NAME_________ CATEGORY NAME.CATEGORY NUMBER STREET ADDRESS PROVINCE.________ tel ( POSTAL CODE ) MAIL THIS COUPON TO: The Record P.O.Box 1200 Sherbrooke, QC J1H 5L6 (25 words) PLEASE CHECK FORM OF PAYMENT: CHEQUE D MONEY ORDER D CREDIT CARD PAYMENT: MASTERCARD ?VISA CARD NO.___________ CREDIT CARD ?EXPIRATION DATE.COST OF ADVERTISEMENT: (Min.$5.00) $ 0.25e x_ ___words x_____days = $ (multiply) x .07 GST _ SUBTOTAL _ (multiply) x .065 PST _ TOTAL _ Special Take a classified ad for 6 consecutive days and we’ll give you 2 consecutive days more FREE.NO REFUNDS Til E i Wednesday, August 6, 1997 page 15 330 Pets REGISTERED ROTTWEILER puppies, 2 males, 3 females, German type, dewormed and vaccinated.Ready to go week of August 18.May be viewed now and reserved.Please call for appointment.(819) 823-2417, leave message.420 Credit Services FINANCIAL CONSULTING - Any purpose also loans.Emergency, consolidation, vacation, auto, furniture, first time borrowers, good or bad credit and bankruptcy welcome.Call (416) 630-0012.Mon.to Sat.9 a.m.to 9 p.m.395 Home Improvement STEVE’S CARPETS -11 Queen, Lennoxville, (819) 566-7974.For all your floor covering needs.Installation.Free estimate.425 Bus.Opportunities ALL GOVERNMENT AID ASSISTANCE.Grants and loans for your new or existing business.Call 1-800-915-3615.Thank You For Checking Please look over your ad the first day it appears making sure it reads as you requested, as The Record cannot be responsible for more than one insertion.CLASSIFIED What is risk of second stroke?By Peter H.Gott, M.D.DEAR DR.GOTT: At the age of 23, an hour after the birth of my first child, I had a stroke.Fortunately, I recovered completely.Now, however, I want to have another baby.Am I at risk?DEAR READER: Strokes in young women are extraordinarily rare, to the point of being medical curiosities.Thus, this is clearly an issue that should be addressed by suitable neurological specialists.However, I can give you a general response.Strokes are mainly caused by blood clots or hemorrhages.I suppose it’s possible that there may have been some factor in your blood that caused accelerated clotting at the time of delivery, or perhaps some foreign protein such as amniotic fluid entered your system at the child’s birth.If so, these events could recur during another delivery.You might have had a hemorrhagic stroke if your blood pressure was too high during the birth, or if you experienced the unusual stress of a difficult or prolonged labor.This, too, could happen again.Therefore, it would be reasonable to enlist the aid of both neurological and obstetrical specialists in advance of your next pregnancy.Forewarned is forearmed, and perhaps medical testing — such as MRI or MRA scanning, along with blood tests — would enable doctors to predict and thereby eliminate any factors that could lead to another stroke.Don’t be unnecessarily concerned about a repeat event, but for prudent preparation, get your ducks in a row.Seek help from the specialists.DEAR DR.GOTT: My fiance has bad ankles and knees from playing high-school basketball.He constantly “cracks” these joints, because he says it makes them feel better.As a result of this habit, will he get arthritis as he ages?DEAR READER: Ordinarily, joints move smoothly, without a sensation of cracking or popping.The fact that your fiance can “crack” his ankles and knees indicates that the joints are not completely stable; he can make them go slightly out of joint and then pop them back in.Although his habit will not necessarily lead to arthritis as he gets older, I am concerned about the con- DR.GOTT PETER GOTT, M.D.dition of his joints.If they are lax because of strenuous activity, they certainly may become arthritic over time.In my opinion, now’s the time to address the issue, before irreparable damage occurs.I recommend that he be examined by an orthopedic surgeon who is a sports specialist.It is probable that your fiance could strengthen the tissues that support the joints (thereby restabilizing them) by engaging in a program of physical therapy.Having an orthopedist devise and supervise such a program seems superior to sitting around, cracking the joints and waiting for a more serious problem to develop.