The record, 11 août 2004, Supplément 1

Brome County N EWS Wednesday, August 11, 2004 ÈKB PENSE À TOI RmtMW IS THINKING OF YOU Turn your groceries.into rewards For your reward miles choose 1ER all the way Quality is our main ingredient.231 Sherbrooke St, Magog 819-868-1122 472 Knowlton Rd„ Knowlton 450-243-6692 The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome-Missisquoi Paquin, Côté and Frenette art at Gallerie Agur By Wendy Denman Record Correspondent To create the proper atmosphere for their new exhibition Meditation in Space, Maddia and Jean-Yves Es-querre, sibling owners of Sutton’s Galerie Agur, imported two tons of white sand and stones.“We get these crazy ideas, we wanted to create the atmosphere of a Zen garden — so we went ahead and made one right in the gallery.There’s 2,000 square feet of space so it was quite a job, hellish in fact,” explained Jean-Yves Esquerre.“At least we laid down plastic sheeting on the floor, to make cleaning up easier.The result is wonderful — the garden sets off the work of our four featured artists very nicely.Although the art is quite abstract, it is also very meditative.” The exhibit highlights four artists — the husband and wife team of Francine Paquin and Bernard Frenette, sculptor Marc Côté and painter Francine Vernac.“These artists blend well together,” added Jean- Yves.“Paquin-Frenette are a most extraordinary couple from Orford, they work together on the same painting not knowing who begins and who finishes the work.“This is typical of the type of exhibit we like to put together — gathering three or four artists and working around a theme.The art on display here is exclusively abstract work, the gallery is completely non-figurative, we chose to do this even though it's a narrow door.We wish to promote the great abstract art being created in Quebec.” In addition to their special exhibits, the brother and sister team also display the work of 30 resident artists.“The space here in Sutton is really incredible.In addition to the main gallery, there are two extra rooms.Wonderful light everywhere — I would See Art, Page 6 Day Campers Entertain at United Church Horse show in West Brome Saturday Staff The finest horse riders in the Townships will be heading for Brome Lake this Saturday for the Cavalcade Horse Show.The event, which is a qualifier for the Jeux Equestre du Quebec, will feature hunter and equitation classes in the morning (from 8 a.m.to noon) and jumper classes in the afternoon.The Hunter classes focus on the ridability and harmony of the horse, as well as discipline from the rider.Equitation classes focus more on the position and accuracy of the rider.Meanwhile, jumping classes are a combination of speed, technique, accuracy and ability.The main event of the day is the Kubota Cup, sponsored by Max Gagné & Fils in Sutton.It’s a jumping event, with prize money up for grabs.The event is open to the public, and there will be a food stand on the grounds.The show takes place at 29 Rogers Road, which is just off Centre Road in West Brome.From Cowansville or Bromont take Pierre Laporte Boulevard and turn onto Hallé Road, which becomes Centre.For more information contact Julie Watson at 450-263-6343, or 514-229-6153.DAVID ANDERSON/SPECIAL Members of St.Paul's United Church in Waterloo were treated to a special service this past Sunday with the help from kids of the annual children’s summer day camp.The children talked about their Bible studies and sang for the congregation wearing their colourful hand made hats and waving flags.The Sunday service toped off a week of activities held this year at Waterloo Elementary school.r ESSAÎM Always at your service Pierre Marziali ¦uB Pharmacist Hours: Mon.-Wed.9 - 8 p.m.Thurs.& Fri.9-9 p.m.Sat.9 - 5 p.m.408 South St., Cowansville 203-2171 “V Contractor utnamkim-MS-fi • Machinery work • Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) • Private roads • Land shaping • Drainage • Artificial lakcs/ponds • Septic systems • Demolition - Foundation - - - 4 • Topsoil - Aggregate Fieldstone \ /\7 / Come and Discover V* ROCH /\ (450) 242-2544 11, ch.Glen, BoLTON-OutnyA^02 LaGuiole Knives New Arrival kitchen accessories Salt Stone lights, Tablecloths 8 Massage Oils i Op»n lftam.-4p.m-] Gift Certificates ! 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NEW üT\ I (ill S/uiidl Eienr Friday night From 6 p.m.to 9p.m.In the Spencer nab Roast Beef - All you can eat With salad and baked potato *9” J page 2 Wednesday, August 11, 2004 Brome County News Brome County Community Bili.board Community Calendar Aug.11 to 17 Theatre Lac Brome presents NIGHT BUTTERFLIES, by Michel-Marc Bouchard on Aug.11 and 14.Mary’s Wedding on Aug.12.Home & Beauty, by W.Somerset Maugham on Aug.13 and Opera Comique Moderne on Aug.17.For information or ticket reservation please call 450-242-2270.Aug.14 FLEA MARKET in parking lot at 209 Principal, Warden.Sponsored by Waterloo Lodge #27 Oddfellows.Rain date, Sunday, Aug.15.To rent a table, call Ron at 450-539-0612 or Ralph at 450-378-5523.Aug.15 ANTIQUE & CRAFT MARKET on the grounds of the Brome County Historical Society, 130 Lakeside St., Knowl-ton (Lac Brome).Furniture, collectibles, art work, handwork, books, jewelry, soap.something for everyone, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Information: 450-243-6782.Spaces for vendors available.Aug.16 HEAVEN CASHMERE is coming to Knowlton! “I’m in Heaven because Tam Boyko is tooling around town with a van full of luscious chash-mere.” (Bernadette Morra.The Toronto Star) Please drop by Susan Bell’s residence, 78 St.Paul Rd., Knowlton, on Monday, Aug.16, 9:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m.A portion of the revenue will be donated to the First Responder Unit and the McGill chamber Orchestra.Information: Susan Bell Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1V0 Tel.: (450) 242-1188 / Fax: (450) 243-5155 RATES & DEADLINES COMMUNITY CALENDAR Brome County News Community Calendar is reserved for non-profit organizations only.Deadline is noon on Mondays.A pre-paid fee of $6 is required per publication, or SPECIAL RATE of $10 for 2 insertions: 1 BCN & 1 in Friday Record “What's On’’ section.Please forward notices to Box 488, Knowlton, JOE 1V0, email: bcnnews@qc.aibn.com, or fax: (450) 243-5155.Visa and Mastercard accepted.450-243-0896 or 514-487-5190 (tam-boyko@rogers.com).Aug.18 United Church of Canada, Bedford Pastoral Charge ANNUAL HOT DOG & HAMBURG BARBECUE on Wesley United Church lawn, 53 River St., Bedford, 5 to 8 p.m.— $5 donation per person.Sales tables and home baked, food sale.For tickets contact Fred Gilman 450-248-3341.Aug.21 LAWN SALE for the First Responders on Saturday from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m., at 1 Bruce St., Lac Brome.(In case of rain —postponed to Sunday, Aug.22, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.) DANCE at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo, 8 p.m.to 12:30 a.m.Dance to country music with Gary Darling.Admission, $5.No smoking.DUNHAM UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL RENT-A-TABLE FLEA MARKET on Saturday from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.Light lunch available for small fee.To rent a table or for more information call Barbara at 450-295-2348.SPCA ADOPTION DAY in Knowlton at Mill Pond Park from noon to 3 p.m.Come and learn more about the SPCA Montérégie and meet lots of great dogs, cats and kittens who are some of the many, many at the shelter looking for a second chance! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.Info: 450-242-2892 Aug.21 & 22 WEST BROME STORY TELLING FESTIVAL at Fred Edwards Park in West Brome, from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m.Two dozen storytellers and musicians in large tents! Free admission.Rain or shine.We Support the Childrens’ Wish Foundation.For more information, call 450-295-2704.Aug.22 United Church Philipsburg invites you to A MUSICAL CELEBRATION on Sunday at 11 a.m.featuring the Union United Church Mens’ Choir.Arts Calendar Thursdays through Sundays La Maison du Printemps in Pike River (beside the church) will feature an ART EXHIBITION OF RECENT WORKS BY LOCAL ARTISTS, Michel Fortier, Danielle Clement and Micheline Caille.Open Thursdays through Sundays, 10 a.m.to 6 p.m.Info: 450-248-7877.August, 13,14 & 15 EXHIBITION OF WATER COLOUR AND OIL, Landscapes of Our County, by Gerard Schwartz at the Brome County Historical Society, Centenial Hall, Lakeside St., Knowlton, 10 a.m.to 6 p.m.Church Services KNOWLTON/CREEK PASTORAL CHARGE: Worship and song by members assisted by The Reverend Dale Skinner.Creek United, Foster, 9:30 a.m.Sunday School at Creek.Knowlton United, Knowlton, 11 a.m.(Handicap access).ST.PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: 24 St.Paul St., Knowlton.Sunday services, 8 and 10 a.m.PROMISE CHURCH: 11 Centre Road, Knowlton.Children’s church for the summer! Services: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.every Sunday! Call 450-243-5650 for more information.Adults are welcome.PARISH OF BROME: SUMMER SCHEDULE OF SUNDAY SERVICES: Sunday, Aug.18 combined service at Eugene and Annie Jones’ in Brome Village.Eucharist Sunday and picnic.All welcome! COWANSVILLE AREA PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH: Worship at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville at 10:30 a.m.Rev.Wendy MacLean will be officiating.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, COWANSVILLE: Come and join us for Sunday worship.We have a service at 9 a.m.(traditional) and a family service with music and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m.Info: 450-263-2662.ANGLICAN PARISH OF BEDFORD/PHILIPSBURG & FARNHAM: Joint summer service schedule: Bedford, Aug.29; Philipsburg, Au.15 and Sept.5; Farnham, Aug.22.Archdeacon Brian A.Evans, Rector.I was a stranger and you welcomed me (Matt.25:35).BEDFORD UNITED CHURCH PASTORAL CHARGE: Invites you to come and worship with us.Summer Sunday service: Aug.15, 10 a.m.Mystic United Church.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH in SUTTON: 54 Principale sud, welcomes everyone for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m.The Rev.Canon Tim Smart, Rector.BAPTIST CHURCHES: Sunday services: Mansonville Baptist, 9:30 a.m.; Olivet Baptist, Sutton, 11 a.m.Community Notes ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: If you wish to drink and can.that’s your business.If you wish to stop and can’t.that’s our business.Info: 450-242-2611.Royal Canadian Legion, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo will hold a BARBECUE every Friday night, from 5 to 7 p.m.Rain or Shine.In case of rain, we’ll take it indoors.Everyone welcome! JRD JOLY RIENDEAU & DUKE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Taxation, Accounting, Financial Services, Estate Planning and Settlement, Farm Transfers Cowansville Knowlton Sherbrooke 127 Principale, Suite 105 560 Ch.Knowlton 3490 Galt West Cowansville Ville de Lac Brome Sherbrooke (450)263-4123 (450)243-5021 (819)566-2575 KNOWLEDGE AND KNOW-HOW.Friday to Thursday FAHRENHEIT 911 (with subtitles in French) 7:00 p.m.THE BOURNE SUPREMACY (o.v.) rayi Starring Matt Damon—-1 9:20 p.m.From August 13" to August 19* Web site: www.theatreprincess.com For info: 263-5900 )A tm • MATINEES • • FRI.MON., • • TUES., * • WED.* : $6.00: THE GIFT OF BEING THERE 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year Across the world Aero ss the street Canadian Red Cross Québec Division www.redcross.ca 1 800 JYCROIX (1800 592-76/49) Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 2421188 / 242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Established May 199! Published weekly by RECORD 1195 Gall E„ Sherbrooke.Quebec, JIG 1Y7 FAX: (819) 569-3945 F-maii : newsroora@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Randy Kinnear Publisher.800 463-9525 Sharon McCully Editor/Off.Mgr (450) 242-1188 Alison Steel Secretary .(450) 242-1188 Lynda bellavance Advertising .(450) 242-6892 Michel Duval Advertising .800 463-9525 Nelson Afonso Corresf.Editor .800 463-9525 Richard Lessard Prod.Mgr.800 463-9525 Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman.800 463-9525 Francine Thibault Prod.Superv.800 463-9525 CIRCULATION Distributed to dll Record subscribers every Wednesday as an insert, and to all households and businesses in Abercom, Bedford, Brigham, Brome, Bromont, Cowansville, East Farnham, Foster, Fulford, Knowlton (Brome lake).Sutton, Bolton Centre, West Brome.Out of Quebec residents do not include PST.Rates for other services available on request The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record was founded on February 7, 1897.and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by Hollinger Canadian Newspapers L.P.SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 year 114.40 8.01 9.18 $131.59 6 MONTHS 59.00 4.13 4.73 $67.86 3 MONTHS 30.00 2.10 2.41 $34.51 Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA muinnrm ¦ Brome County News Wednesday, August 11, 2004 page 3 Home and Beauty appealing to all COURTESY OF THEATRE LAC BROME Victoria, played by Helen King, admires Victoria.?By Wendy Denman Record Correspondent Gazing at the perfection of her fingernails, feeling the softness of her lily white skin, contemplating the benefits of being a simply beau- Williams, Mizener and Drapeau purchased signs In last week’s Brome County News story about fundraising efforts for the new Brome Lake community centre, two local real estate agents were credited with purchasing the town’s tiful woman while aglow from the warmth of a much deserved coal fire, Victoria, the heroine of W.Somerset Maugham’s Home and Beauty, has little inkling of the surprise about to visit her well orchestrated life.old street signs.In fact Sandra Williams, Shelley Mizener and Francine Drapeau were the three agents who purchased the signs for $2,000 to give to clients as mementos.The Brome County News regrets the omission.It is 1918, England is still under rationing, but Victoria has her ways around these trying things.Widowed during the recently ended war, she has remarried — the best friend of her deceased major.Her new husband is a bit irksome of course, what man isn’t?He has forgotten to take her to lunch, such a bother.But marriage is a necessity for a woman, particularly such a beautiful one as she, Victoria explains to her mother and manicurist.So she puts up with these trials, as a clever woman should, proudly and adroitly steering circumstance in the right direction.Maugham’s play, part of the current repertory season put on by Theatre Lac Brome at Arts Knowlton, is full of sharp dialogue, impossible situations and comedic lines that are wonderfully funny in a very British sort of way.It is ripe with social comment, a period piece that reflects certain attitudes among the upper middle class of almost a century ago.Yet for all its’ historical placement, this farce still holds great appeal for today’s audience.When husband number one appears on the doorstep very much alive, the play takes off in a flurry of doing the right thing in a rather sticky situation.The dialogue between the two dis- GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH - OUR CLASSIFIEDS ARE ON LINE! www.sherbrookerecord.com parate men, played with great verve by Brett Watson and Alex Ivanovici, and their interactions with Helen King’s marvelous Victoria attest to the author’s place as one of the great playwrights of the last century.The supporting cast — Theatre Lac Brome’s Laura Teasdale, Danielle Des-ormeaux, Kevin Ryder, Karl Graboshas and Evan Pynes — fit neatly into their roles.The accents here are not forced, but discernible, adding an extra flavour to the action.With the summer theatre season quickly drawing to a close, there are only a couple of performances left of this delightful three-act play — Aug.13 and 20.Reservations are advised.The box office number is 450-242-2270.Sr at the STAR CAFÉ ?Monday - Friday "Pannini Specials" Local Products & Lutidt Special $5.95 + taxes Served with Salad and Regular Cojjee or Tea 'k’kit'k'k'k'k'k Open 7 (fays Jrom 81100 am to 51(00 pm.Saturday & Sunday from 91100 to 51100 pm.109A Lakeside, KNOWLTON New owner: Richard Pilon (450)243-5222 (next to the Bank of Montreal) Correction FAIR September 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 2004 Saturday 3:30 pm Shania “Twin” Admission Adults: *1000 (includes all shows) Children (under 12) *7°° 4-day pass *2500 1-450-242-3976 Shania Twin Friday only *700 Senior Citizens School Vouth Day Sunday 3:30 p.m.Kelly Vohnvi (Entertainer of the year 2000 in Nashville) Monday 1:QQ p.m, 4x4 Truck Pull Midiuc Luc Le CD CO 03 CO CO 03 £ CD 03 3 • CO CD U CD CO 3 O JC £ CD 3B CENTRE DE LIQUIDATION L’ESTRIE INC.(450) 539-0022 17 chemin Foster, route 243, Waterloo 9 Exit 90 autoroute 10 (corner 243 and 112) CENTRE DE LIQUIDATION L’ESTRIE INC.(450) 539-0022 17 chemin Foster, route 243, Waterloo Antique finish bed Assorted sizes and styles Wjfjï ir\ J dgrm 1 table and 4 chairs Kitchen set 5-pc.oak finish âPSëHÆi $ Tubular base Complete with futon 2 pc.Choice of colours Kitchen set 1 table and 4 chairs urs Kitchen set 1 table and 4 chairs 5 PC.WAREHOUSE PRICE 49 $ value Bed base 39 In., 54 In.with wheels Limit: 2 per customer Futon and base Platform bed Choice ot colours 39 to., 54 In., 60 In, Vow choice (headborad extra) Double hide-a-bed with mattress Tubular bunk beds mattress starting at 59*| TRAILER FULL OF ¦mattresses! 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Medic Alert SPEAKS FDR YOU 1-BOD-66B-15CD7 www.medicalert.ca Pet Of The Week.Buddy COURTESY SPCA MONTfiRfiGIE Hi, I’m a large, friendly and gentle 80-pound gentleman.I’m about two years old and I am looking for a new home.Can you or any of your friends help?I live at the SPCA Montérégie, 178, ch.du Vide, Ste-Angèle-de-Monnoir (exit 37 on Autoroute 10) with lots and lots and lots of other great dogs and cats.You can visit us here at the shelter between 2 and 4 p.m.Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays.For information, call 450-460-3075.ADOPTION DAY IN KN0WLT0N ON SAWRDAY, AUG.21.There will be lots of nice dogs, cats and kittens looking for homes — volunteers needed.Info: 450-242-2892 CAR t0 give away?Don't know what to do with your old car?Give it to The Kidney Foundation of Canada.Towing is free, and you'll also be helping to protect the environment, since your car will be fully recycled.An income tax receipt will be sent Support a good cause.*SS!av 1 888 228-8673 A.V.Martin Garneau, CIM, fma, cep, pl.fin.Financial Planner / Planificateur financier 59 Academy, Sutton • investment management planning for retirement, RRSP, RESP Majesta Tel: 450-538-8008 Fax: 450-538-6904 avmarting@yahoo.com page 6 Wednesday, August 11, 2004 Brome County News Horse show Sunday at Robinson’s Stables By Wendy Denman Record Correspondent Sutton Robinson’s Stables in Sutton will be holding its first horse show, open to all on Aug.22 beginning at 8:30 am.“We’ve been in this new barn a couple of years now and felt it was time to hold a horse show,” said owner Keith Robinson.“I don’t think there are enough horse shows being held in the area, people like to participate and that’s what we're offering.“We’ll be running a bunch of competitive classes — for children, youth and adults, from the beginners walk and trot to jumping.“We’ll have ribbons for winners as well as a couple of cash prizes for the higher classes.“We’re inviting other barns and rid- ers to participate as well as our own students.This will be a good show for the kids." Robinson’s Stables holds classes for children, youth and adults as well as training and bordering horses year around.The stable has been in business for many years, but only recently built a new barn at the farm at 1038 Jordan Road in Sutton.“The horse show will be enjoyable to watch.There’s no fee for spectators,” Robinson told the Brome County News on Tuesday.“They can bring chairs, maybe a picnic.We’ll have a canteen on site.The farm is big, there’s lots of room for families to make a day of it and enjoy the events which we expect will continue until about 4 p.m.” Riders wishing to compete can call Robinson’s Stables at 450-538-2936.COURTESY AGUR GALLERIE Before moving to Sutton, the Agur Gallerie was located in Knowlton.Sutton,” he continued.Before moving to the upper floor at 14-1 Principale, the Agur Gallerie was located in Knowlton.“It was alright, located across from Art: Cont’d from Page 1 say it’s the best available space in FILE PHOTO Horses of all shapes and sizes will be at Robinson's Stables on Aug.22.ImÈÈmà ¦ M Emporium but when the space became available here in Sutton, we knew we had to move — it was too perfect to turn down." Jean-Yves and Maddia, born in France, travelled the world separately, following various artistic pursuits before settling in Quebec.“It has long been our dream to have a project together, we both love art, and then we both fell in love with Quebec, we feel the creative atmosphere here is very special,” said Jean-Yves.“So it seemed natural to open a gallery here and dedicate ourselves to promoting the local artists.” Maddia is an artist and a dancer who worked for many years in the theatre.She lived in California before moving to the province.Jean-Yves, also a dancer, was director of Ballet Monte Carlo, before resigning in 1993 to see the world.“1 have lived in six or seven different countries,” he continued.“I was living in Boston when a contract brought me to Montreal.I fell in love, what can I say — it is a most special city.Maddia moved here as well, and we have just brought our parents over, this is now home.” Jean-Yves still works as a dance consultant, on contract with among others, Ballet Jazz of Montreal.“We have plans, we have dreams.We would like to mount travelling exhibits of Quebec artists and bring them to the great cities of the world — to Paris, to Brussels.It is our mission to exhibit these artists, to amaze the world with them.The creativity in Quebec deserves world recognition,” he concluded.“Yet we will remain in Sutton.What strikes us most is the friendliness of this place, it is expanding right now, going through very exciting changes and yet it remains close.We have become friends with the other gallery owners.We share with each other.And we have plans for the gallery, ideas we wish to explore in the future.” Mediation in Space remains at Galerie Agur until Oct.9.Brome County NEWS Alison Steel Secretary (450) 242-1188 Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1V0 Tel.: (450) 242-1188 / Fax: (450) 243-5155 Published weekly by 1195 GaK Street East, ______________Sherbrooke J1G 1Y7 RECORD eax: (819) 821-3179 E-mail: newsroomOsheftrookefecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE ONLY $33.36 tax included Canadian (450) 242-1188 Brome G«/«/)/News Wednesday, August 11, 2004 page 7 Distance education growing by degrees By Derek Sankey Online training and education programs are enjoying phenomenal growth, driven by corporations looking to cut costs and improve skills training.And the boom is expected to continue as technology evolves, say distance-education experts.Judy Adams, manager of business education at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), says accessibility continues to improve and the campus has gone from offering two per cent of its curriculum online to 25 or 30 per cent in the past four years.“That ability to be able to go online and create that type of (virtual) community really creates a rich learning environment not unlike (what)you can create in a face-to-face classroom,” says Adams.SAIT will broaden its online content with the introduction of e-learning as part of the Applied Technology Geographic Information Systems degree offered at the institute this fall.As technology and accessibility improve, they allow e-learning program developers to create computer-mediated conferencing where any number of people can meet across the country in a virtual classroom setting and gain access to information remotely, any time of day, she says.“I don’t think you would find (a college or technical school) that doesn’t have at least five to 10 per cent of their curriculum online and moving towards much higher percentages,” says Adams.Sixteen Alberta colleges and technical schools banded together recently to form eCampusAlberta (www.ecampusal-berta.ca), a consortium designed to improve access to high quality online learning tools.Ingrid Stammer, past president of the Alberta Distance Education Training Association (ADETA), says it’s important for stakeholder groups to work together “to make sure that the technology is seamless to everybody.” It’s up to software and curriculum developers, participants, and instructors to ensure that the technology is stable and accessible for users, she says.“Every time you think about changes and ways to improve it, they’re already in the process of happening," says Stammer, also the team leader for technical training at CP Rail.ADETA held its annual conference in Calgary this past June to address some of the challenges ahead as e-learning distance education continues to expand, such as copyright issues around access to research from various websites and organizations.Stammer is also working with the University of Calgary on the development of online testing programs.She says e-learning technology has cut training costs for CP Rail and allows the company to simultaneously improve delivery, provide consistent messages to employees, maintain course content more efficiently and effectively, as well as provide “timely delivery of safety sensitive and business critical training.” Distance education, which has its roots in simple mail correspondence, has evolved drastically over the past few years to go beyond blending phone and computer technology.Voice over Internet protocol or VoIP, and other technological improvements have allowed instructors to hold virtual classroom meetings and respond instantly to students’ queries, says Stammer.The goal of e-learning is to have better retention of the materials through follow-up leading to better overall job performance, she says.“The cost-savings potential is unbelievable,” says Stammer, since many employees can prepare for the courses by doing some “pre-work,” cutting down on the amount of instructor time required.It also makes it easier for people to take skills upgrading or training, although deadlines for completing assignments must still be enforced, says Stammer.Adams says the e-leaming industry is now also focusing heavily on “learning object repositories,” which are basically content management systems.“It’s like an online library or catalogue.of the (curriculum and different e-learning program models) that you’ve created that can be pulled out and repurposed fairly easily.” E-campus Alberta’s role is partly to act as a platform for this exchange of information and programs, says Adams.Developing uniform standards will help every group access e-learning opportunities, she adds.The industry is now dealing with various new technologies and stan-dardization guidelines to help make the same e-learning technology readily available to people with hearing or visual impairments.—For Can West News Service CANWEST NEWS SERVICE Online students benefit from a rich learning environment in virtual classrooms, says Judy Adams, SATTs manager of business education.CENTRE DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNELLE DE COWANSVILLE COWANSVILLE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING CENTRE 180, rue Adélard-Godbout, Cowansville r-.: - " Programs Start End Schedule Accounting 15 to 30 hours per week from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m.to 3:45 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completing previous training.a* \M-Au-Ctrfi page 8 Wednesday, August 11, 2004 Brome County News Problèmes dans les soins de santé Dans ma plus récente chronique je vous ai fait part d’une étude exhaustive et indépendante des services de santé américains effectuée par Gary Null, PhD, Carolyn Dean, MD ND, Martin Feldman MD, Debora Rasio MD et Dorothy Smith PhD.Ils ont étudié plusieurs milliers de dossiers, de rapports médicaux et d’articles dans des revues médicales.Ils en sont venus à des conclusions très inquiétantes, dont: le système de soins de santé est la cause première de décès de la population.Les rapports de cette étude sont volumineux et détaillés et des solutions sont suggérées pour améliorer la qualité des soins.En réalité, les médecins eux-mêmes ne sont pas, en général, responsables de cet état de choses.Cependant, le système moderne de santé est responsable en permettant un nombre énorme de procédés non nécessaires, de drogues et de mésaventures.Une partie des conclusions concerne l’utilisation d’antibiotiques.Ils déclarent que les antibiotiques sont anti-vie.En 2003, un programme de sensibilisation commencé en 1995, appelé: “Get smart: know when antibiotics work.” Il s’agit d’une campagne de 1,6 mil-lions$ pour éduquer la population au sujet de l’usage incorrect et dangereux d’antibiotiques.La plupart des gens en médecine alternative savent cela depuis des décennies.Finalement, le gouvernement reconnaît le problème; cependant on in- Mcdia ignoring environmental threat Dear Editor, Having trouble with your pool?Smog in your lungs?Well that’s acid rain falling like lemon juice from the sky.It’s caused by coal and auto exhaust from the USA.Not from our neighbors in New England but from the states south of Lake Erie.They vote for George Bush because he lets them spread pollution into Canada and New England.The difference is New England is in court about it; and we don’t complain.In the first six months after his election, George Bush did everything he could to abet global warming, and eliminate U.S.federal laws that were put in place to curb pollution from U.S.industries: George W.Bush: 1.Cut a half billion dollars from the Fed’s EPA’s budget.2.Abandoned his own campaign pledge to regulate emissions into the air from gas, oil and coal.3.Revoked rules that would penalize corporations for violating environ- vestit un montant minuscule pour contrer cette épidémie qui coûte des milliards de dollars et des milliers de vies, selon les auteurs de cette recherche.La campagne du gouvernement américain au sujet des antibiotiques met en garde contre l’utilisation d’antibiotiques dans la très grande majorité d’infections respiratoires, y compris les infections d’oreilles des enfants, car ces infections sont virales et les antibiotiques n’agissent pas dans les cas de virus.Les chercheurs ont estimé qu’envi-ron la moitié des ordonnances pour les antibiotiques dans les bureaux de médecins sont inappropriées.De plus, l’usage d’antibiotiques, lorsque que non nécessaires, peuvent développer des souches mortelles de bactéries qui résistent aux médicaments et qui sont la cause de plus 88,000 décès annuels dans les hôpitaux américains.Les Dr Richard Besser, chef de “Get smart” dit que les programmes s’adressant seulement aux médecins n’ont pas connu de succès et que la publicité directe aux consommateurs est responsable de l’usage excessif d’antibiotiques.Cependant, les antibiotiques ne sont disponibles que sur ordonnance médicale et les médecins devraient savoir quand et comment en prescrire.Les chercheurs se demandent pourquoi ce programme gouverne- mental laws already in place.4.Pulled the U.S.out of the Kyoto accord, that was signed by 178 nations.5.Abandoned his own campaign pledge to regulate carbon dioxide emissions.And that’s just in the first six months! Since then Mr.Bush, in an effort to help his wealthy pals, brought back dirty coal as a major fuel source for eastern factories and encouraged the use, by major tax breaks, of only the very largest SUVs (Excursions and the largest Suburbans & Navigators.) The result is pollution in Toronto and Montreal like we’ve never seen, and acid rain in the Townships that causes green growth in our pools, on our trees and in almost any shady place.The New England states are suing Mr.Bush, but in Canada you don’t even read about it because our ‘Canned West’ media want Mr.Bush & Mr.Cheney to like them a lot.and at any cost to Canadians.Brian Timmins Knowlton mental ne parle pas des nombreux éléments naturels prouvés scientifiquement pour le traitement des infections virales et pour améliorer le système immunitaire et pourquoi les patients n’en sont pas informés par leurs médecins alors que des centaines d’articles de publications médicales supportent cette approche naturelle.(D’autres études récentes concluent que prendre des antibiotiques prédispose à souffrir d’allergies et d’asthme).Selon l’étude dont il est question ici, la vision extrêmement étroite et le refus d’utiliser des alternatives non pharmaceutiques sont tout à fait inappropriés alors que le gouvernement tente désespérément d’enrayer le cauchemar de l’utilisation abusive d’antibiotiques.Il en est ainsi pour tous les médicaments prescrits présentement, selon les chercheurs.Les médicaments polluent notre eau.Nous en sommes au point de saturation des médicaments.Toutes les eaux testées dans les lacs et autres plans d’eau contiennent des résidus mesurables de médicaments.Nous sommes inondés de médicaments.Les chasses d’eau des toilettes distribuent des tonnes de résidus de médicaments qui se retrouvent dans les systèmes d’eau potable.Personne ne peut dire qu’elles seront les conséquences à long terme pour la santé, d’absorber un mélange de drogues et de résidus de médicaments, en particulier pour les enfants.Il s’agit d’une autre maladie ia-trogénique impossible à mesurer complètement.Il y a aussi les anti-inflammatoires qui sont au premier rang des médica- ments prescrits couramment qui causent des réactions adverses graves.Les résultats de l’étude suggèrent que les médecins ne sont pas bien renseignés sur ces médicaments et leurs effets secondaires et ils ne peuvent pas contrôler les réactions adverses importantes.Les chercheurs s’en prennent aussi à la chimiothérapie utilisée contre le cancer.Il n’y a pas eu de suite à la publication, en 1989, par le Dr Ulrich Abel PhD sur la chimiothérapie.Selon eux, il serait important de faire la recherche nécessaire pour déterminer si la chimiothérapie est elle-même responsable des cancers secondaires au lieu de la maladie originale.Les auteurs continuent de demander pourquoi les traitements alternatifs bien prouvés ne sont pas utilisés.Pour ce qui est de chirurgies non nécessaires, 7,5 millions ont eu lieu aux États-Unis en 2001 résultant en 37 136 décès, au coût de 122 milliards?(en $ de 1974 alors qu’un total de 2,4 millions ont été faites pour un coût de 3,9 millions?).Selon le Dr Leape, 30 pourcent des chirurgies controversées ne sont pas nécessaires.Les chirurgies controversées comprennent: • Les césariennes • L’ablation des amygdales • L’appendicite • L’hystérectomie • La gastrectomie pour l’obésité • Les implants mammaires Beaucoup d’autres traitements douteux quant à leurs bienfaits sont aussi décrits dans cette étude dont la conclusion est que les médicaments et les interventions médicales représentent la principale cause de décès aux États-Unis avec un total de 738,000 décès annuels.MS lives here.Multiple sclerosis never hits just one person.It affects the entire family.MS Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1-800-268-7582 www.mssociety.ca Letter to The Editor Entre Nous Thérèse Bernard Deadline: 10 a.m.working day previous to publication Call Sherbrooke: (819) 569-9525 between 8:30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.E-mail: dassad@sherbrookerecord.com or Knowlton: (450) 242-1188 between 9:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m.! 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