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THE The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 65 CENTS Tuesday, April 25, 2000 Brome Lake police, firefighters find missing woman Staff A Waterloo woman is undergoing treatment in hospital after she disappeared into the woods near Fulford Sunday afternoon.Brome Lake Police spokesman Sylvain Ménard said the 44-year-old woman was out driving with a friend at around 2 p.m.Suffering from depression, she tried to kill herself by having a car accident.When that didn’t work she got out of the car and walked off into the woods near the corner of Fulford and Brandy roads.The passenger in the car, who was not hurt in the accident attempt, called police.For the next two and a half hours members of the Brome Lake Police and the Brome Lake Volunteer Fire Department searched the woods for the woman.At around 4:30 they found her, soaking wet but otherwise unharmed.“Everybody is safe, there were no injuries at all,” said Ménard.He said the woman got a soaking both from the rain and from the swampy area she had wandered through.The woman, who suffers from both depression and schizophrenia, was then taken to hospital where she is now being treated.Meet North Hatley’s Tae-Bo hero in today ys Lennoxville Link Egg-ing them on li; \ Local politicians took part in an Easter egg hunt in Ayer’s Cliff Saturday.Youngsters from the community visited residents of Sanborne Place,and shared their sweets with seniors including Beulah Keeler pictured above.For more on this special event, see Page 13 Bruce Patton/Correspondent Snow slicks up roads for motorists Staff T A That most people are hoping was \/\l the last gasp of winter caused a V V few headaches for motorists in the region Monday.Yes, we’re talking about the snow, which lasted through much of the morning in many areas of the Town- ships.While only a few centimetres fell, it was enough to cause about 30 motorists to lose control of their cars and slide into ditches.A spokesman for the Quebec Police Force said there were no injuries reported in any of the accidents, though there were a few instances where the vehicles themselves were damaged.By lunchtime the precipitation had turned to rain and the snow on the ground had begun to melt.The long weekend itself was otherwise uneventful, with no serious accidents and no serious crimes reported in the region. page 2 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 We love Lucy and we want her back Billowy blue hydrangea blooms, frilly pink hyacinth flowers.A bay window sill decorated with fairy-talish purple and mauve and blue bunnies, life-like white and gray and brown stuffed rabbits, plastic eggs the hues of the rainbow and Easter-coloured nesting straw.A salute to Easter and to Spring.The arrival of a batch of live bunnies nestled out of sight in a nest fashioned out of soft fur and fine wisps of hay.The cheerful peeping in the incubator, followed by the hatching of two fluffy black chicks.Coos and quacks, cock-a-doodle-dos and honks in the barnyard.Evidence of a much-anticipated change Susan Mastine loto-québec 2000-04-22 7 14 20 24 28 39 Bonus number: 31 Draw 2000-04-22 11 16 19 22 32 49 Bonus number: 46 WINNERS 1 i- 0 25 1 250 24 576 Total sales: $ 723 322,50 Draw 2000-04-21 NUMBER PRIZES 634167 $100,000 34167 $1,000 4167 $250 167 $50 67 $10 • 7 $2 Itra Draw 2000-04-22 NUMBER PRIZES 663409 $100,000 63409 $1,000 3409 $250 409 $50 09 $10 9 $2 of season.Visits from loved ones from afar.Get-togethers celebrating birthdays, moves and family.Symbols of caring and togetherness.The lighting up of eyes as Easter baskets are checked.Faces alight with anticipation in the midst of opening chocolate eggs filled with surprise toys.Expressions to bring a smile to one’s lips.Heavy heart All this I experienced this past weekend and still my spirits did not soar.It was more than the absence of sunshine.There was, and is, a lingering longing in my heart.Since last Monday, Lucy has been gone.“Where, oh where has my little dog gone?” I keep wondering.What’s happened to her?Is she hurt somewhere, or worse?Did she jump into someone’s car?Follow some other animal somewhere?These questions plague us day and night.We’ve roamed the roads, consulted neighbours, contacted shelters, called and whistled.There’s no sign of her anywhere.What made her leave?Why hasn’t she returned?I feel as deject- WINNERS PRIZES 6/6 0 $ 10 000 000,00 5/6+ 10 $ 91 113,50 5/6 406 $ 1 795,30 4/6 22 415 $62,30 3/6 421 691 $10 Total sales: $ 22 869 211,00 Next grand prize (approx.): $ 12 000 000,00 PRIZES $ 1 000 000,00 $ 50 000,00 $500 $50 $5 Draw 2000-04-21 1 5 14 23 35 38 43 Bonus number: 4 WINNERS PRIZES 7/7 0 $ 5 000 000,00 6/7+ 2 $ 89 588,20 6/7 56 $ 2 799,60 5/7 3 675 $ 152,30 4/7 80 152 $10 3/7+ 74 511 *10 3/7 667 961 free play Total sales: $ 9 750 002,00 Next grand prize (approx.): $ 7 500 000,00 ed as young Peter in the film, Homeward Bound.There are no appealing eyes at the door when I get up in the morning, no eager escort to follow me to the barn nor to the mailbox, no wagging tail to greet me when I return at lunch-time or at the end of my work day, no reassuring barks in the night warning off potential predators.A unique kind of loneliness has set in.Hearty welcome A member of the family for 18 months, Lucy has been my confidant and loyal companion ever since we adopted her.Ever in need of affection, always a socializer, she would welcome anyone who stopped by - except for pick-up trucks which she grew to detest because our nearby non-resident land-owner neighbours almost always drove by with a St.Bernard and a German Shepherd in the back of their vehicle.Our dog is not a burier of bones.She gnaws on them and leaves them.But, she buries crusts of bread.Sometimes in flower beds.Neither is our dog a fan of fetching balls or sticks or anything else.Once in the odd while, she’ll fetch her ball.But, she’d rather make me fetch it.I suppose I do need the exercise the most.Does she really know that?The odd time when I didn’t come home at noon, or the family was away, she would travel to one or another of our neighbour’s and ‘hang out’ with their dogs or their children until we fetched her.Upon her return we would tie her during the day if we were gone.Then, we’d go back to leaving her unleashed, and she’d be there to greet us when we arrived back.Still missing Last Monday, three of us were out.She sunned herself in the back yard all morning, then spent time with my husband while he cut wood.The boys returned from school and work and headed for the cabin.My spouse, not seeing the dog after our sons’ departure assumed Lucy had followed them.Two hours later, when I arrived, she was nowhere to be found.She’s still missing.After all this time, it’s hard to be hopeful.Yet, we hear stories of other pets who’ve retreated for days at a time due to illness or injury and then returned.Our dog’s been fixed so she shouldn’t be in search of a mate.Waiting and watching What could have happened?We’ll likely never know.But, if you see a friendly, lost-looking, medium-sized pooch, caramel-coloured, with long silky hair, of no identifiable breed (Border Collie and Golden Retriever mix, we think), please contact us.By now, the cats have eaten the food in her dish, but there is more in the basement, and dog biscuits and rawhide strips besides.But most of all, we have hugs and affection to shower upon her - if she ever returns.Claims: See back of tickets, in the event of discrepancy between this list and the official winning list, the latter shall prevail.Correction I n last Friday’s edition of Talk of the Townships, a feature story on Sarge Hampton and the ‘Home Children’ exhibit at Uplands Heritage and Cultural Centre in Lennoxville incorrectly spelt his name Brampton.It is, indeed, Bampton and The Record apologizes for any inconvenience the error may have caused.Weather Tuesday: Sunny with cloudy periods.High near 7.Winds northwesterly 15 to 30 km/h diminishing in the afternoon.Wednesday: Sunny with cloudy periods.Low near minus 2.High near 9.Thursday: Sunny with cloudy periods.Low near minus 1.High near 11.Ben by Daniel Shelton UHH.UV?THIS ISCLYPE.NICE PLACÉ YOU GOT HERE., HELLO THERE, CLYPE.' KINPA REMINPS ME OF AN ESTABLISHMENT I ONCE SACKEP.HEY, IS THAT REAL SILVERWARE OVER THERE?THANK r YOU KNOW .BEFORE l ‘REFORMER HMMHMI ¦¦¦THE— i RECORD Tuesday, April 25, 2000 page 3 Sunshine Babies Ipigil * Moms and dads of these six little tykes took their prenatal courses together at the Lennoxville Women’s Centre and periodically meet to enjoy the fellowship and compare notes.This was one of their recent get-togethers.As you can see they don’t sit still long for the camera.They are left to right: Aaron (Belander) McCleod; Erica (Dustin) Bouchard; David (Bilkes) Wharry; Kyle (Markwell) Smith; Vanessa (Smith) Leonard; Emily (Stuart) Laçasse.They truly are a ray of sunshine, as they all turned one year old between mid February and mid March.Pot producers vague on meaning of‘nursery’ Staff The Quebec Police Force made a visit to Brome Lake last Thursday, netting some 900 marijuana plants at a private home and making two arrests.Raymond Waite, 33, and his brother René Waite, 46, were charged later in the day with growing marijuana.As well, the younger brother was also charged with producing marijuana with the intent to traffic.They were later released, and will be back in court in April 28.Acting on a phone tip the QPF spent the last few weeks investigating the home on Route 104 just outside of Knowlton.At 7:40 a.m.Thursday they made their move, raiding the home.Inside the police officers found some 500 baby pot plants in a baby’s bedroom.The nursery-raised plants were most likely intended to be transplanted outdoors for the upcoming summer season.Police estimate those plants to be worth about $56,000.In the basement of the home another 200 mature plants and some 7.8 kilos of marijuana buds were also found.That was followed by a search of a neighboring house, where another 100 plants and some plant cuttings were retrieved.Those cuttings were destined to be grown into pot plants.The bust is one of the first of the QPF’s annual crackdown on the region’s marijuana farmers.QPF spokesman Const.Serge Dubord said the season to transplant the illegal weed is almost here, and warned farmers to be on the lookout.The QPF is almost ready to restart its annual “Plan Cisaille” operation, which is aimed at getting the plants and the people responsible for growing them before the season gets underway.Briefs Magog fire was child’s play Staff Two residences in Magog were set ablaze after children playing in a wardrobe accidentally caused a fire to break out Thursday night.One of the residents of 1467 rue Principale East, where the fire took place, was injured trying to extinguish the blaze.The victim was taken to hospital and was released after receiving first aid.Damages from the fire are estimated at $40,000 to $50,000.GENERA Pour vraiment faire du chemin $0-1 95 FROM O ITS LIFETIME WARRANTY on ALL parts of exhaust system! merica h purchase of Hankook tires* WE HONOUR MIDAS WARRANTIES PNEUS BELMONT INC.Exhaust & Brakes The only true life-time warranty as 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Tire for all terrain 2025 King St.W.(819) 569-9288 A political tour of Quebec It’s not quite tourism season yet, but let’s take a trip anyway, a political tour of the people and places annoying the Bouchard government in this springtime of crankiness.First stop - since we have no choice as the mayors are blocking the road - the Gaspé, on Highway 132 about halfway between the would-be cement plant in Port Daniel and the shuttered newsprint mill in Chandler.Or, looked at another way, halfway between hope and despair.Despite the $49 million allotted to the region in various forms by the Landiy budget and despite reports of a halfdozen prospective jobcreating projects, NATIONAL Assembly Glenn Wan am AKER the group of mayors found themselves closer to despair than hope last week.“We were asking ourselves what to do,” said Maurice Angle hart, Mayor of l’Anseaux-Gas-cons.“They tell us efforts are being made, but it’s not sufficient.Things are moving so slowly, the situation is critical, and it’s so tough on the morale of the population.So we thought this was the only thing to do - it’s a gesture of desperation.“When elected people decide to block the road.it’s indescribable.What are we doing there?It’s a cry for help, I guess, or at least to be heard.” The frustration is due in part to the great efforts that must be expended to create just one newjob and then again to preserve if But it’s also due to the belief the Bouchard government isn’t trying hard enough.Or even, according to the argument of the Gaspé Patriots in Action organization - which claims to have sold 12,000 membership cards - that it’s party to a century-old policy of “economic genocide” carried out by both Quebec and Ottawa.The government has done its best to ignore the Patriots.But it’s a lot harder to do when 10 duly elected, normally placid mayors set up a blockade.“Usually when you have a disaster, you have the Premier on the spot as early as possible,” Anglehart said.“They should have been here months ago.” The fact they were not indicates the government has erred badly.Rule number one of politics is to stay in touch with the grassroots.After 24 hours, the mayors relented.But they gave the Premier only until May 17 to show some sign that he heard the message.NEXT STOP, SAGUENAY You’d think in this part of PQ land, the government would be a bit more respectful of disgruntled voters.It may be true high gasoline prices can be pinned on the international oil cartel.But that’s no excuse for members of the Bouchard Cabinet to treat those who organized gas station boycotts as idiots.The government had a choice: it could have followed Ottawa’s proposal and agreed to a joint reduction in gasoline taxes on a temporary basis.A government that’s arrogant in the face of legitimate public frustration doesn’t do itself any favours.ONTO THE TOWNSHIPS Speaking of arrogance, the Premier won’t be happy to see these people again.The folks that took the government to court, and won, over the decree to build the new hydro line in the Eastern Townships, are planning to speak out some more.The Network of Citizens is reported ready to fight “government arrogance” wherever it sees it, whether it’s in bypassing environmental regulations or forcing municipal mergers regardless of public sentiment.Arrogance is not a sign of Spring; it’s a sign of a government in need of new blood.DOWNTOWN ST.HENRI If you could have seen Environment Paul Bégin erect his protective shield in Question Period last Tuesday over the garbage transfer centre controversy, you would have been mightily shocked by his turnaround Montreal City Council had given its approval to a garbage transfer centre in St.Henri, to be located just 35 me- _____ très from homes and less than 100 metres from a long-term care facility.Provincial regulations require a buffer zone of at least 150 metres.Despite the project’s obvious health implications, Bégin showed nothing but disinterested obtuseness, saying the project was going through the normal study process.Saint-Henri-Sainte Anne MNA Nicole Loiselle was furious, suggesting that by his inaction, Bégin was treating St Henri as a second class neighbourhood.On Thursday, Bégin suddenly saw the light and effectively blocked the project.Finally, a sign of perceptive ability from the right side of the government’s brain.BILL 99 As he promised, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Joseph Facal reintroduced Bill 99, the legislative reply to Ottawa’s clarity bill C-20, in a futile bid to win liberal support The new, improved version retains the key provision which affirms the right of Quebecers to deride their own political future.And it still contains the definition of a winning referendum majority (50 per cent plus one).But it adds new articles referring to the recognition of native rights and to Quebec’s official language.ft also makes two bizarre statements of the obvious: that Quebec entered the federation in 1867 and that the Supreme Court handed down an important political opinion in 1998 on secession rules.The Opposition Liberals said they will not support the bill, while ADQ, Leader Mario Dumont said he was unable to see how the bill would change the lives of his constituents.Faced with this combination of opposition and ambivalence, Facal should recognize Bill 99 is a loser.It was supposed to be the political answer to C-20.It was supposed to reaffirm the fundamental right of Quebecers to decide their own future.But by padding the bill with side issues and putting it all into a legislative framework when he could have simply introduced a resolution, Facal is opening the door to a constitutional challenge before the Supreme Court.And there is neither a political nor a legal advantage to be gained from that.(Glenn Wanamaker can be reached by e-mail awanamakerg@hotmail.com.) THE —i RECORD Tuesday, April 25, 2000 page 5 Butler students explore process of law and order CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Crown prosecutors Justin Beaucage and Francey Kaiser listen as the defence presents its case.There's order in this court By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Bedford Student Bradley Monette found out first hand what it is like to face a jury of his peers for a crime he may or may not have committed.Monette was one of the Level 1 students who took part in a mock trial at Butler Elementary School in Bedford.Retired Crown prosecutor Henry Key-serlingk was on hand to act as both judge and coach to the prosecution and defence teams during the three-and-a-half-hour trial that took place last week.Coordinator Sally Meyer said the trial was the result of a needs assessment she conducted among school students.When asked their greatest areas of interest, students indicated they would like to know more about the judicial system.Meyer approached Keyserlingk, who suggested a mock court and drew up a trial scenario based upon a true hit-and-run case he once prosecuted.The facts in his fictionalized case were not clear and sometimes contradictory.Students from Gerry Curran’s class were assigned roles from prosecution to jury and responsible for determining the guilt or CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT While the jury deliberated in a private room, Henry Keyserlingk had a discussion of the mock trial and Francey Kaiser explains how she prepared for the trial.innocence of the accused.In the mock trial scenario, driver Rick Nelson (played by Bradley Monette) is accused of injuring cyclist John Howlette (played by David Schoolcraft) and leaving the scene of the accident.With the preponderance of evidence pointing to the conclusion that the mirror of Nelson’s truck struck the cyclist, the prosecution team, consisting of the Crown prosecutor (Francey Kaiser) and her assistant prosecutor (Justin Beaucage), tried to convince a jury that the driver knew he had struck the cyclist and failed to stop and assist him.Nelson’s defence team (Krista Ste-iche, Andrew Eckler) attempted to refute the credibility of witnesses, including Peter Sims (Claude Duches-neau) and policeman Jack Kelly (Bradley Cummings).The morning trial ended with a surprise outcome: The jurors were unable to agree upon Nelson’s guilt or innocence.Sally Meyer, who witnessed the jury’s closed deliberations, noted how the process can affect even strong opinions held by jurors.“The first vote on guilt or innocence came out nine to four in favour of a guilty verdict,” observed Meyer.“In the final vote (of three cast), the vote flipped to four to nine in favour of innocence.” As if playing out a real trial, she said jurors became impatient and tempers flared as it become obvious there would be no unanimous verdict.In the post-trial discussion, Keyserlingk discussed the subtle points of this trial.“The case hinged on small details: The mirror that struck the bicyclist, the denials by the driver that he knew that the mirror was even there and the suggestion that his wife installed it without telling him.The mirror is the fingerprint that proves that the crime took place.” He also discussed the importance of performance, especially in long trials: “Lawyers have to go over the facts and liven them up.All lawyers are acting at some point.” He spoke of the importance of body language in influencing jurors and making eye contact.“When you address a jury, you never wear dark glasses so you can look the juror in the eye.” Keyserlingk pointed out that in most trials, someone is lying.“Some witnesses lie and they are Defence attorney Krista Steiche presents her closing arguments: “If the back's not brakin’, you must be jokin’.” pretty convincing.A lot of people think that when you cross-examine you get an admission that they committed a crime.That isn’t so.What you do try to do is to make their story seem unreasonable.” In order to keep the main players from leaking information about their characters or their strategies, the students received their scripts outlining the facts relevant to their role only a few days before the trial.Kaiser prepared herself with the help of friends and Steiche demonstrated how powerful media coverage of sensational trials has brought the courtroom into everyday culture.In her summary statement to the jury, she invoked O.J.defence attorney Johnny Cochrane’s now immortal words to cast doubt on the victim’s credibility: “If the glove doesn’t fit, you must acquit.If the back’s not brokin,’ you must be jokin’.” Keyserlingk told the students that many of the conflicts, uncertainties and mistakes made during the trial mir; rored events in real courtrooms, where emotion is sometimes just as important in determining outcome as logic.“When a trial ends, justice is done whether the accused is determined to be innocent or guilty.We don’t want to prosecute innocent people.” QUEBEC INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS www.placementsqc.gouv.qc.ca- Placements Québec.Investment solutions year-round.Québec I Placements Québec Looking for intelligent investment solutions?Placements Québec has the answer with savings and investment products that offer competitive returns and are guaranteed by the government.For informed advice year-round, call one of our investment officers Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m.to 8 p.m.1 800 463-5229 !n the Québec City region, call 521-5229. page 6 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 Community Forum WELLJHSr WENT MUCH [SETTER THUN ATtOCKEY ^EUEEAL USTTIME dali0jrant@apf.cpm f ; m>± Letter to the Editor Memories of St.Andrew’s will live on Dear Editor, I learned with much sorrow, that the St.Andrews Presbyterian church is to be demolished.Upon a recent visit to my old home town, I stopped at the old church, to photograph the damage it sustained from that awful storm.In my heart, I knew then that it had suffered a terrible blow, and would never again resume its former stature.As I stood there, the memories of all the events, the faces of all those I knew, the cubs, scouts, Sunday School, the choir, the Christmas Pageants and many other events, raced through my mind.The many ministers that were in charge over these many years, and I go back to Rev.Bright.Yes! I was baptized in this church, married in this church, three of our children were baptized in this church, and it was our thought to return, this July, and once again stand where we stood 50 years ago at our wedding.The wrecking ball will forever erase this memorable building, and all that will remain will be photos, in some Historical Society.Many will never fully appreciate the greatness of this Church, or, those members who contributed so greatly, over these many years.All will be gone, none forgotten.Bill and Marg [Coombs] Emslie Thornhill Ont.-•THE P.0.B>» gmmmnrî i ¦ 11 L .f I i ^._ Fçur of Lennoxville’s churches got together for a Calvary Walk on Good Friday.It was a vivid opportunity to recall the story of the crucifixion of Christ.Beginning at the United Church and moving to the Anglican Church, the procession went to St.Mark’s Chapel at Bishop’s University and finally returned to the St.Anthony’s Catholic Church in Lennoxville.At each ‘station’ a part of the story was read by some of the participants.Between the United Church and St.George’s Anglican Church the symbolic cross was carried by Velmore Smith.-Perry Beaton NANCY NOURSE/CORRESPONDENT y§É*l ‘I try to capture as many of life’s treasures as 1 can’ - Fournier. Lennoxville LINK Tuesday, April 25, 2000 page 13 Artist masterminds Easter egg hunt and festivities By Jennifer Young Painter Record Correspondent Ayer’s Cliff Pouring rain and wet snow could not keep the Easter Bunny, A.K.A.Janna Kendall, from handing out 40 pounds worth of chocolate Easter eggs last Saturday afternoon in Ayer’s Cliff.The senior’s residence, Place Sanborn was buzzing with eager little chocolate hunters who couldn’t care less that the chocolates’ wrappings were wet.“Chocolate is chocolate, children don’t mind the rain,” said Kendall, wearing her homemade pink straw hat with bunny ears.Kendall, the mastermind and organizer behind the hunt, said she couldn’t have done it without the help of Ayer’s Cliff volunteers.“I thought of the idea and jumped on the Internet to find chocolate manufacturers who were willing to donate.I found Barry Callebaut Canada Inc.and called.At first they said no, so I asked them to transfer me to someone who would say yes.That person was Danielle Normande.I left for Ste-Hyacinthe the very next morning in case they changed their mind,” said the folk artist who went to great lengths to ensure the hunt was a go.“I started putting up my posters and people just started calling me to offer help, I had no idea there was such a great network of volunteers in this town.” The Easter hunt was suited for young and old alike.Local merchants, such as Salon Mimi, Marcotte Marina and Roy’s Restaurant, donated gift certificates and money for the elderly residents of Place Sanborn.M.P.David Price, M.N.A.Robert Benoit and the mayor of Ayer’s Cliff, Roland Dupuis, along with Kendall and 50 youngsters handed out donated sur- Kids came dressed for the weather.BRUCE PATTON/CORRESPONDENT Janna Kendall handed out 40 pounds of chocolate Easter eggs last Saturday afternoon in Ayer’s Cliff prises to the residents with a warm “Happy Easter.” Benoit said the day was solely for the children.Following the thank-yous, and few dry eyes, everyone proceeded outdoors to be welcomed to the egg-spoon relay race by Tom Robertson, Kelly Schoolcraft and Denys Martin.Winners temporarily forgot their cold, wet bodies when they received chocolate treats and a toonie for their efforts.Kneeling alongside Kendall, under his big, blue umbrella, David Price met each youngster individually and gave them five Easter eggs for imitating the Easter bunny.After the 50th child had finished hopping Mr.Price began littering the ground before him with a handful of the 4,000 chocolates to be had.“If I hand out any more of this chocolate, I will get a stomach ache myself,” laughed Robertson, who, though soaking wet, never once complained.“It’s such a nice idea to combine the younger people and the older people together.” “When we started tossing the last eggs in the air it was like fireworks, the end to a happy day,” noted Kendall, whose bunny ears had become soggy.With chocolates overflowing from their pockets, everyone’s last stop before going home and drying off was the picnic table.Participants were pleased to sign Kendall’s homemade thank-you Sanborne resident Doris Cross plants a big one on her little neighbour Samantha Young card to the woman who had finally said yes, Danielle Normande at Barry Callebaut.“It was amazing how everyone pooled together like one big family, the volunteers were incredible they were actually the inspiration behind my latest piece,” said Kendall who is an artist.She says people like Tom Robertson and Eve lyn Keeble give their time freely, with no questions, and in her eyes, they have hearts of gold.James Meat & fish Market 135 Queen, Lennoxville 569-11 51 MARINATED NEW YORK STEAK PASTRAMI FRESH MATANE SHRIMP $395/ea.$395/ib.$495/ib.YOU WANT IT?PHYLL0 PASTRY : Quality FILLED WITH I Variety SEAFOOD p Price $050 i ft We got it! Ü lea.3 page 14 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 Lennoxville LINK Canadians have healthier mussels than U.S.- study By Andrew Duffy Southam News An international study shows mussels taken from the Canadian side of the Gulf of Maine are only half as contaminated by toxic chemicals as those from American waters.The study, conducted as part of a joint Canada-U.S.monitoring program, measured the contaminants in mussels handpicked from 60 sites from Cape Sabel, Nova Scotia, around the Bay of Fundy, through to Cape Cod, Massachusetts.Scientists found that toxic concentrations in fleshy bodies of blue mussels increased substantially from north to south.At most American sites, mussels con- tained levels of PCBs that exceeded the US Environmental Protection Agency’s “screening level” for the chemical.“Obviously those present a level of concern to human health,” said Environment Canada scientist Peter Hennigar.The rise in pollution form north to south, Hennigar said, mirrors the increasing levels of 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rans were also higher in the tissue of mussels taken from U.S.waters.Research now suggests pesticides and industrial chemicals like PCBs may be able to mimic hormones in the bodies offish, wildlife and humans, disrupting their growth and reproduction.Long-term effects of PCB poisoning in humans are not fully understood.Recent studies in the Great Lakes suggest that chemical accumulation in humans can damage the neurological development of children, leading to memory, learning and attention-span difficulties.PCBs are man-made chemicals once widely used as insulators in electrical equipment.^ v ' : CHEVROLET CHdsmobile ¦t ;f .| ft Si; | Payment options In a class of their own.Oldsmobile ^AA 36’infl f IV Freight and jLOlmtâ 36-month lease Freight and preparation included ‘26,968 purchase price 49 purchase financing lor up to 48 months DE MONTREAL HI ll||ll |l III lj[ m M purchase price 36-month lease Freight and preparation included purchase financing lor up to 48 months Start something 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$2,580 80.total cost $27,580 80 "’ Registered Trademark of General Motors Corporation TD Bank licensed user of mark Dealer trade may be required For more information, see your participating dealer or visit www gmcanada com “ _ RECORD— Sports Tuesday, April 25, 2000 page 15 Super Bowl celebrity Tom Nutten returns to Magog Former Cougar a humble role model for young athletes By Mike Hickey Special to the Record.Tom Nutten returned to the Eastern Townships last week and showed that you can indeed come home again.Nutten played football at Bishop’s College School and Champlain College and then earned a starting berth with the Super Bowl St.Louis Rams.It was clear from the beginning that success has not spoiled the former Magog resident.Unlike several of the more notorious members of the National Football League who made headlines this past year for their criminal activity, Nutten is a throwback to another era when elite athletes were genuine role models.Nutten is the real deal.He didn’t start to play football until high school and had to endure numerous setbacks before finally finding a home with the Rams two years ago.While most sports fans know he was a key member of this year’s Super Bowl championship team, his story includes stops in Lennoxville, Buffalo, Denver, Lennoxville again, Hamilton and Amsterdam before finally realizing his dream of playing in the National Football League.“There were times when I thought of giving up but I was dedicated to reach- ing my dreams and never stopped working towards them,” Nutten said.“I spent the off-season in Denver one year as a member of their practice squad and I was ready to pack it in.But I talked to some friends who told me not to let other people tell me I couldn’t play and that kept me motivated.” When Denver did cut him that spring Nutten headed to Hamilton and played a year with the Canadian Football League’s Tiger Cats.“That season was great for me even though we didn’t win too many games,” Nutten said.“We had some fun and I got to play a lot and develop some confidence.” From Hamilton Nutten moved to Amsterdam and the World Football League with Kurt Warner, the Super Bowl MVP.He joined the Rams in 1998 but that season was cut short by two injuries.He was healthy last year and played a pivotal role on a team that led the league in scoring.Nutten was rewarded for his efforts with a three-year contract in February and would like to end his career with in St.Louis where he now lives year round.“People think playing pro football is a six-month job,” Nutten said.“But we have been working out since March and will continue up to training camp.This is a full-time job and you have to eat and sleep football to remain successful.“I love the Townships and come back to see my father and friends whenever possible.This is a beautiful place and I am really honoured that the city of PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Tom Nutten: You can’t let people stop you from pursuing your dreams.’ Magog is having this reception for me.” Nutten was also quick to thank the people who jump-started his football career in the late 80s.“I came to Magog from Germany and was enrolled at Bishop’s College School,” Nutten said.“Because of my size they asked me to play football and I ended up on the defensive and offensive line.Our coach, Michael Cameron, was a great benefit in teaching the proper technique.” After he graduated from BSC Nutten crossed the St.Francis River to attend school at Champlain College where people began to notice him.“Champlain was a great experience where I could take care of my studies and play football at the same time.Champlain helped prepare me for the next level and get a scholarship to an American school.” Nutten has stayed close with Champlain head coach Tony Addona, who has remained a source of motivation for the 28-year-old lineman.In 1997, when he was temporarily out of football, Nutten returned to Champlain to work as an assistant coach.Despite the attention that goes with a Super Bowl win, Nutten has remained out of the limelight that is usually reserved for quarterbacks and running backs.“When I started playing football I didn’t know the difference between the positions and was just happy to be playing,” Nutten said.“I can go out to restaurants and not be noticed and I like it that way.If I could be an example to another player from the Townships that would be great.One thing that I have learned is that you can’t let people stop you from pursuing your dreams.” The press conference ended with Nutten warning about the damaging effects of steroids and thanking everyone in attendance.He may no longer be in the Townships, but Tom Nutten remains a great ambassador for the area.We need more like him.Gaiters end spring training camp in the mud PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Members of the Bishop’s football squad frolic in the slop.: By Mike Hickey Special to the Record The Bishop’s Gaiters completed their spring training camp with a shortened outdoor scrimmage Saturday.Head coach Tom Allen called the mini-camp a successful step towards a winning season this fall.The Gaiters, who have been working indoors twice a week this winter, moved outside Wednesday as the final examination period ended.The mini-camp came to an end Saturday with an intra-squad game that was shortened by the pouring rain.“I was very happy with both the scrimmage and the entire camp,” Allen said Monday.“We had hoped to run at least 45 plays but we had to cut it down to 30 because we were afraid of injuries with the wet field.” Despite the weather conditions Allen found many positives in Saturday’s workout.“Well, for one thing we didn’t fumble the ball once, which is pretty good because of the conditions.It was a hardhitting affair and the players were upset when we cut it short.” Around 50 die-hard fans, who watched the scrimmage from their cars, were able to watch defensive co-ordinator Marc Loranger in action for the first time, Loranger joined the Gaiter coach- ing staff in January and has redesigned the Bishop’s defensive strategies.“I think the players are really adjusting well to Marc’s defensive schemes and are reacting with a lot of enthusiasm.” While the players participating in this camp will form the nucleus of next year’s team, Allen is looking for 30 more quality players to fill out the squad.“We had 52 at this camp and we would like to have 80 in August,” Allen said.“We already have 13 commitments for next year and we are actively recruiting another 40.From that we need 20 more and we will be in good shape for the upcoming season.” Allen has been pleased with the recruiting to date which included com- mitments from Champlain College’s Joe Fortin and Vieux Montreal’s Rene Dutrisace as well as some Ontario high school players.QUEBEC SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE (SHER-LENN TEAM) LOOKING FOR PLAYERS WITH UNIVERSITY-COLLEGE JUNIOR EXPERIENCE page 16 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 * ¦ : ^ '"1 With its sporty look, the new 4-door Sunfire is by far the most exciting in its 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your participating Dealer or visit www.gnKanada.com1* rill El RECORD Kinnear’s Mills Mrs.L.Allan Mr.and Mrs.Steven Nutbrown and family of Northfield, Ont., spent the weekend with their parents, Mr.and Mrs.Ulric Nutbrown.Mr.and Mrs.Real Lachance also of Northfield, Ont., spent the weekend with family in this area.Mr.and Mrs.Allan Davidson of Lennoxville called on the Lawrence Allan family en route to have a visit with Hugh, Flora and other family members at the Reid Homestead.Lawrence Bennett and Dufferin An-nesley of Lennoxville called at the Nut-brown Sugar Camp.Bob Wallace was also a visitor.Tom and Margaret Loghrin of Thunder Bay, Ont., spent several days with their aunt Joy Nugent and other family members.They were evening callers of the Lawrence Allan family and showed slides of their trip last summer out west.Members of Megantic County Historical Society held their meeting at the I.O.O.F.Hall, Inverness on Wednesday last.The United Church Women met on Friday, for their first meeting in 2000.John Allan of Dartmouth, N.S., is spending a few days with the Lawrence Allan family, before travelling on to Montreal to spend Easter with his sister Sheila.Managing your weight begins with taking that æ first step.then a second- then a third.Key steps: ^9 Physical activity Healthy eating Doctor s advice 4 umnW pamupamank « ww.participaction.com Tuesday, April 25, 2000 page 17 ¦ THEw - RECORD Are antioxidants useless?DEAR DR.BLONZ: I am concerned that an official government group now says that big doses of antioxidants are not helping prevent illness.At least, that is what the headline in the newspaper stated.I am interested in taking what is best, but I don’t want to cause harm.— G.H.R., Princeton, N.J.Dear GÜR.: News headlines notwithstanding, it helps to understand that change always comes slowly.The story is not that antioxidant vitamins are not helping prevent illness; it is that the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences is not yet convinced.Some organizations require more convincing than others.The National Academy of Sciences, the organization responsible for setting the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs), has always been one of the more conservative government organizations.They are “the last to get on board,” so to speak.It is good to be conservative where science and government policy is concerned, but there are other factors at play here.One consideration is that these are public health recommendations — ones that are designed to apply to everyone.It is always best to act conservatively when formulating advice for the general public.Another factor is the fact that RDAs are used to formulate nutrition assistance programs (school meals, WIC, Food Stamps and others).If the National Academy of Sciences were, for example, to raise the vitamin C and E allowances to 200 milligrams and 100 IU per day — levels that might be considered defensible by current research evidence — it would require considerable increases in nutritional allowances for these programs.This would translate into increases in government expenditures.It is unclear if committee members would think about this, but it does make one think about the atmosphere in which such changes are considered.That they increased the RDAs at all — raising the vitamin C 50 percent (60 milligrams to 90 milligrams) for men and 25 percent (60 milligrams to 75 milligrams) for women — is impressive.Recommended vitamin E intakes were also increased to 15 milligrams per day for men and women, which represents a 50 percent increase for men and an 88 percent increase for women.The cautionary upper limits of 2,000 milligrams per day of vitamin C, 1,000 milligrams per day of vitamin E (which translates to 1,500 IU of natural vitamin E) and 400 micrograms per day of selenium are entirely reasonable.So you see, the news isn’t that bad.The re-emphasis on healthful foods is also key.The working concept here is that supplements cannot take the place of food; they supplement a healthful diet — they do not replace it.Finally, you should be advised that you always call the shots.Stay up on the latest research so you can make an informed decision as to what is best for you and your family.DEAR DR.BLONZ: I have a friend who told me that if I would take vitamin E, my planter warts would eventually go away.Is this true?If so, how much is enough?— N.N.Dear N.N.: I wish I had better news for you.The earliest mention I found that externally applied vitamin E might help eliminate plantar warts was in a 1979 book on vitamins written by a pharmacist.No evidence or scientific rationale was offered at the time, and unfortunately, there haven’t been any studies since then to support this notion.Even the Vitamin E Research and Information Service (VERIS), which keeps track of all things “E,” has no info on this particular use.One thing of interest I did learn was that hypnosis has been found to be useful in combating warts.A number of scientific studies have found hypnotic suggestion to be an effective treatment.On a personal note — and to show you how mysterious these things can be — I had a plantar wart for a number of years.I tried and retried all the over-the-counter remedies — and they succeeded in shrinking it — but the wart kept coming back.My doctor said she could have it removed with cryotherapy (freezing), but there would be no guarantee that it wouldn’t return.The wart didn’t bother me much, so I gave up on the idea of treatment.Two years ago, however, it went away, and it has never come back.Nutrition By Ed Blonz, Ph.D.EYLAND, Mr.Don - Peacefully at his home in South Bolton, Que., on Wednesday, April 19, 2000, Mr.Don Eyland.Beloved husband of Francine Tétreault.Loving father of Daniel and Terry.He leaves to mourn his parents, Mary Taylor Eyland, the late William Eyland, his brother Bill, father-in-law Gerald Tétreault, mother-in-law Christianne Bombardier, his brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard (Sylvie), Marie-Claire (Luc), Michel (Pierrette), also nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.Funeral services from St-Caje-tan Church in Mansonville, will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2000 at 11 a.m.Curé Yvan Lavigne officiating.The family will be receiving condolences at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m.Interment will be held at a later date.Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Desourdy Wilson Funeral Home, 104 Buzzell St., Cowansville, Que.J2K 2N5, tel; (450) 263-1212, fax: (450) 263-9557.In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada, P.O.Box 31360, Station BRMB, Toronto, Ont.M7Y 5M1, would be appreciated by the family.Card of Thanks HANSON - The family of the late Eric Hanson would like to thank the members of the fundraising committee for their successful work in raising money for the fund set up in his memory.Special thanks to Ron Olson, Bill Letteney, Doug Cassidy, and Michael Rochette.We also thank all those who donated to this fund.The money raised is helping to create a first-response team for North Hatley and the surrounding area.Deaths MARTIN, Lois Irene (Baker) - Peacefully on Monday, April 24, 2000 in her 76 year, at the Brome Missisquoi Perkins Hospital, Cowansville, Que.She is survived by her loving husband, Lloyd and their four children, Joyce (Steve), Beverley (Eric), Dean and Linda, eight grandchildren, Jason (Amanda), Katie (Stéphane), Danny, Erika, Melissa, Crystal, Stephanie and Maya.Resting at Joseph Dion & Fils Funeral Home, 215 River St.Bedford, Que., where friends may visit on Tuesday, April 25, 2000 from 7 to 10 p.m.Private funeral service.In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation, 5635 Sherbrooke St.East, Montreal, Que.H1N 1A3 or the Ladies Auxiliary of the Brome Missisquoi Perkins Hospital, 950 Principale St., Cowansville, Que.J2K 1K3 would be appreciated by the family.SWETT, George - In Granby, April 24, 2000, George Swett, at the age of 96 years.He leaves to mourn, the mother of his children, Margaret.Most dearest father of Winston and Diane Swett, Martin and Armande Swett, Jane Swett (Larry Anderson), Marjorie Swett, June Swett.Cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Dear sister of Dorothy Swett Dickenson, also a nephew, Ross (Lucille Swett), other relatives and many friends.Resting at the Les Jardins Funéraires Bessette, 997 des Colombes (corner of St.Jude N.), Granby, tel: 777-1171 or 1-888-730-6666, fax: 450-777-4393.Funeral service will be held at the Granby United Church on Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 10:30 a.m.Rev.Douglas Warren officiating.Interment at the Pinewood Cemetery.Visitation on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday from 9 a.m.until departure at 10 a.m.Committal Service STREW, Jacqueline Ann (nee Bryant) - Friends and family are invited to share memories of her life at a committal service, Elmwood Cemetery, Sherbrooke on May 13 at 1:30 p.m.Brieflet 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a cause you’d like to promote.Don’t exclude clubs or large groups — one might be perfect for you.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) Keep your mind on the tasks at hand today no matter how hard or unattractive they are for you to do.If you get sidetracked by hobbies or the like, your energies will be misdirected.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) As long as you don’t push your luck beyond reasonable limits today, developments that may be a little chancy could turn out quite successfully.Be smart, not foolish.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) Beautification projects around the house or even at your office could turn out to be very pleasing to the eye.The effort it takes to do so will be well worth your time.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) The type of sex appeal you might possess today may have more to do with your demeanor than your physical appearance.Members of the opposite gender will find this most attractive.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) Because you’re likely to be very strongly motivated today, the probabilities for material acquisition are very good.Go after what you truly want.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) You could have an extra dash of boldness and excitement about you today, in addition to your customary personality attributes — all of which make you more charismatic.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) While others might ignore the plight of an unfortunate person, your conscious isn’t - likely to permit you to do so.To your credit, you’ll come through for this person.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) Someone with whom you’re closely associated and who has done something notable recently would welcome your comments.It will pay off if you take the time to compliment this individual.ARIES (March 21-April 19) Keep business meetings strictly business today, and don’t attempt to bring social activi-, ties into the equation.Those light diversions could undermine any serious talks.¦ THE* RECORD WEST BROME Spring Luncheon and annual meeting of the Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley will be held on Monday, May 1 at the Auberge West Brome, 128 Route 139, West Brome.Luncheon at noon, followed by meeting at 2 p.m.Dr.Joe Schwarcz, Director, McGill University Office for Chemistry and Society, Author, Broadcaster, will be the guest speaker.Topic: “Herbs: Hype and Hope”.For membership contact Shirley Wescott (802) 933-4394, P.O.Box 198, Stanbridge East, Que., J0J 2H0.DUNHAM Advance notice.Dunham U.C.W.’s Mother’s Day Salad Tea, Saturday, May 13, 1 p.m.to 3 p.m.Bring mom, grandma, favorite aunt or any “special” lady.Salads, rolls, desserts.Admission charged.Dunham United Church Hall.Welcome everyone.DANVILLE Danville-Asbestos Trinity United Church will host the St.Francis Regional Service on April 30 at 11 a.m.The theme is Camp.Bring your favorite camp or picnic dish to share with friends at a pot-luck following the service.Everyone is welcome, please plan to attend and be spiritually ftilfilled.WEST BOLTON Creek United Church Spring Rummage Sale, April 27 and 28, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m., and Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m.to noon.Donations of good and clean goods are being received on Tuesday, April 25 from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.at the Church, 278 Brill Road, West Bolton (Foster).Everyone welcome.Info: (450) 242-1699.Lennoxville and District Community Aid will hold Blood Pressure Clinics on the following dates: LENNOXVILLE: Tuesday, April 25, at the Masonic Hall, 2 Belvidere St., 1:30 p.m.to 3:30 p.m.WATERVILLE: Tuesday, April 25 at the Town Hall, 2 p.m.to 3:30 p.m.NORTH HATLEY: Friday, May 5 at the Library, 10 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.LENNOXVILLE Brunch at the A.N.A.F.Unit 318, Hut, 300 St.Francis Street, Lennoxville on Sunday, April 30 from 10:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.Everyone welcome.SHERBROOKE Mission Circle annual Buffet Salad Supper, Saturday, April 29, 4 p.m.to 6:30 p.m., in St.Patrick’s Church Hall, King West and Gordon Streets.Sale of home baking, crafts and jewellery.Everyone welcome.INVERNESS The K.I.T.Pastoral Charge is having a Spring Casserole and Salad Supper on Saturday, April 29,4:30 p.m.to 7 p.m., in the Oddfellows Hall, Inverness.Sale table of home baking, etc.Everyone is welcome.MAGOG “Healthy Weight” weight loss group, plan based on the Canada Food Guide, hold meetings every Wednesday night in Magog.For more information call Christine at (819) 847-2769.HEREFORD Pot-luck Supper and card party at All Saints’ Church, Route 141 South, Hereford on April 28 at 5 p.m.LENNOXVILLE St.George’s Anglican Church, Lennoxville, Soup and Sandwich Luncheon, Thursday, April 27, 11:30 a.m.to 1 p.m.Sponsored by the afternoon A.C.W.Bienvenue tous! BULWER A 500 card party will be held in the Bul-wer Community Centre on Thursday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m.Card party prizes, door prizes and lunch.Admission charged.Everyone welcome.CHERRY RIVER Cherry River Gospel Chapel, May 10-14, 2000, Ed Sealy with ministry and music, evening meetings at 7 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m.Also on Saturday, May 13, men’s breakfast at 8 a.m.at Parkside Ranch.All welcome.Information: Ron (819) 843-3492.SHERBROOKE Flea Market at L’lmmaculee Conception Church Hall, 1085 Alexandre Blvd., Sherbrooke on Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m.to 3 p.m.For table rentals call (819) 562-7473.Benefit of the Church Parish.EUSTTS A 500 card party in the Parish Hall on Friday, April 28 at 2 p.m.Prizes and lunch.Everyone welcome.Sponsored by Christ Church Guild.COOKSHIRE St.Peter’s Ladies Guild are having their Spring Tea, Food Sale, Sale of Ken French’s woodwork, Raffle, White Elephant, on Saturday, April 29 in the Parish Hall from 2 p.m.to 4 p.m.ST.FELIX DE KINGSEY Calling all pasta lovers! Treat yourself to a spaghetti dinner on Sunday, April 30 from 11:30 a.m.to 1:30 p.m.at the Eugene Caille Centre, 1253 rue de l’Eglise.Admission charged.A fundraiser for Townshippers’ Day 2000.P.S.There will be homemade dessert! Information: (819) 848-2321 or 848-2430.• • • This column accepts items announcing events organized by churches, service dubs and recognized charitable institutions for a $6.00 fee, $9.00 for 2 insertions of same notice, $12.00 for 3 publications.Maximum 35 words.If you have more than 35 words the charge will be $10.00 per insertion.Requests should be mailed, well in advance, to The Record, P.O.Box 1200, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 5L6, be signed and indude a telephone number and payment.Telephone requests will not be accepted.Admission charges and trade names will be deleted.No dances.No evidence against inhaling hair spray DEAR DR.GOTT: I have pulmonary fibrosis that my doctor believes may be re-lated to inhaling hair spray in my previous job as a beautician.Do you agree?DEAR READER: The potential problems from inhaling hair spray seem to be of considerable concern to many readers: every week I receive inquiries about this subject.However, to my knowledge, no reputable scientific reports have identified consistent lung abnormalities in people exposed to aerosolized hair spray.Therefore, while in theory such a compound could cause pulmonary disease, I cannot give you substantive evidence that this is so.Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic ailment marked by extensive scar formation in lung tissue: it is usually associated with emphysema and diffi- By Peter H.Gott, M.D.culty breathing.The disease takes years to develop and has a proven association with air pollution caused by tobacco smoke, smog and industrial pollutants such as are present in coal mining and other dusty occupations.I am not aware that hair stylists have a higher incidence of fibrosis than do other workers.Nonetheless, I am reluctant to disagree with your physician, who is the person most familiar with your case.From the standpoint of therapy, the cause of your lung disease is immaterial.You will still need aggressive treatment for pulmonary infections and bronchial spasm — as well as the use of supplemental oxygen if your lung function has severely deteriorated.Because pulmonary fibrosis is such a serious and debilitating disease, your doctor may properly choose to refer you to a pulmonary specialist for specific advice.To give you related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report “Living with Chronic Lung Disease.” Other readers who would like a copy should send $2 plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope to P.O.Box 2017, Murray Hill Station, New York, NY 10156.Be sure to mention the title. Tuesday, April 25, 2000 page 19 "¦ THE» Record North 04-25-00 A 8 5 4 ¥ 10 8 7 5 ?K 10 7 6 A K Q West East A K Q 10 3 A A 2 ¥ 4 ¥ J 2 ?5 4 2 ?Q 9 8 3 A J 10 963 A 8 7 5 4 2 South A J 9 7 6 ¥ A K Q 9 6 3 ?A J A A Vulnerable: East-West Dealer: South South West North East 1 ¥ Pass 2 ¥ Pass 4 ¥ Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: ?Tuesday, April 25, 2000 Moving over to the four suits By Phillip Alder In “Hamlet,” we find some good advice: “Suit the action to the word, the word to the action.” Against a suit contract, the normal course of action for the defenders is to try to win one or two tricks in each suit, hoping that the total is sufficient to defeat the contract.(It is rare that they collect three tricks from any one suit because usually either the dummy or declarer will be short of the suit and ruff in.) So, leading from a short strong suit is generally better than picking a long weak suit.Something like tripleton K-QJ is good.If partner has the ace, you get tricks immediately; if they have the ace, you set up one or two winners.Given that preamble, what would you lead from the West hand in today’s diagram?South is right to bid game immediately after receiving a single raise from partner.The action is to go for that game bonus! If West leads the club jack, the contract cruises home.Declarer wins with his ace, draws trumps, and has 10 top tricks: six hearts, two diamonds and two clubs.West does much better to select the spade king.As long as East knows about overtaking plays, he captures trick one with the spade ace, then returns his second spade.After West wins with the 10 and cashes the spade queen, he leads his last spade, permitting East to overruff the dummy.Nicely defended! Finally, note that if East plays the spade two at trick one, the contract makes.- Mother always gets her way at wedding Dear Ann Landers: You’ve written in the past about clergymen, vocalists, organists, photographers and church janitors who hate weddings.Well, I’m none of the above, but I, too, hate weddings.I’m a florist — happily retired, and for a good reason.I hope you will find room for one more letter on this subject.Invariably, the bride’s family has already spent thousands of dollars on her gown, the reception hall, the open bar, the champagne, the sit-down dinner and her going-away outfit.The budget is shot, and they want gorgeous flowers all over the place at bargain-basement prices.The bride comes in for a consultation with her mother, her two aunts and a cousin.They argue when the mother insists that the daughter wear her wedding gown.Please tell me how to get a 170-pound girl into a size 3.Also, the bridal bouquet must be large enough to conceal a seven-month pregnancy.The consultation erupts into a family fight.Mother always gets her way because she’s paying for everything.Until I insisted on full payment before the event took place, I often did not get paid at all, because the married couple soon after got divorced.On one unforgettable occasion, a raging.Ann Landers semi-hysterical grandmother threatened to sue me because her granddaughter’s bouquet was not all white, implying that she was not a virgin.Now you know why I hate weddings.Please use my name.It is — Jack Richards, Salem, Ore., Retired at Last Dear Jack Richards: Here’s your letter, along with my thanks.I’m sure your brother (and sister) florists around the globe are going to get a big kick out of it.Dear Ann Landers: I have been married to “Ralph” for 16 years.For the first few years of our marriage, we worked next door to each other and had lunch together.Then, Ralph took another job several miles away, and that was the end of our lunches.For the past 10 years, I have been eating alone.Recently, a female associate asked if I would take a walk with her on our lunch hour.Since I was interested in burning up a few more calories, I said OK.We have been walking together for about two weeks.Here’s the problem: Ralph is terribly jealous that I am spending my lunch hour with someone else.He makes snide remarks about this co- worker, and seems to resent our friendship.I have no idea what Ralph is upset about.Would it be better if I simply lied or didn’t tell him when I had lunch with this woman?I would appreciate some guidance.— Marsha in Pennsylvania Dear Marsha: Don’t let Ralph’s paranoia make a liar out of you.The resentment he feels is his problem.It should not become yours.Continue to enjoy your co-worker’s company, and ignore Ralph’s needling.He needs to grow up.Dear Ann Landers: I have just been asked once again if I am pregnant.I am NOT pregnant, and am not overweight — 5 feet 8 inches and 150 pounds is considered just about right.I am offended by the question, and wish I had an appropriate response.Can you think of something I could say, and still keep my dignity?— Anonymous in Minnesota Dear Anon: The best response is a long period of silence, followed by, “Why would you ask such a personal question?” This puts the clod on the defensive, and I’ll bet he or she will never ask that question again.(Meanwhile, perhaps your choice of clothing is creating the “problem.” Long, loose tops look like maternity garb.) Women’s Missionary Fellowship meets Members of the Women’s Missionary Fellowship met at Grace Chapel for their regular monthly meeting.June Taylor.Evelyn Beaudoin and Beryl Beckwith were in charge assisted by Laurie Strout since our guests were the students from Word of Life Bethel.June gave a warm welcome to our guests and all who had come then asked us to sing I Love to Tell the Story, accompanied by Dale Dijkstra on the piano following which Evelyn Beaudoin opened in prayer.While the offering was taken June gave the Treasurer’s report and read a thank you note.She then thanked Trudy Ewin and Dale for covering the cushions in the auditorium which are enjoyed by many.June also mentioned that money received from a garage sale had been spent on replenishing the kitchen needs and that the surplus of $81.70 had been spent on new table cloths.Laurie Strout who is very much involved with the students at Word of Life Bethel took over to tell us a little about Word of Life and that the purpose of the Bible School was to teach young people the Word of God and how to share their love and faith with those around them.She then asked us to sing a new hymn to most of us, Share His Love.She outlined the purpose of taking the students in March to Florida and Louisiana was to give them an opportunity to participate in evangelism, make presentations in the different churches that support Word of Life Bethel, and have opportunities to share their faith with folk on the beaches.Beginning with those who had gone to Louisiana, Elizabeth, Chantale and Priscille told of their experiences in seeking to open conversations with strangers and to tell them about the Lord.They presented a puppet show in a daycare and in the park and for a week in various ways and by various means had been encouraged with how the Lord enabled them to present the gospel message to complete strangers.After singing the chorus of Share His Love, Laurie introduced Jessica, Annick and Marianne who had gone with the group to Florida.They told of how every morning they went to the beach and spoke to people and giving them a tract and seeking to tell them about the Love of God.They sang, did mimes and skits to present the message of the Love of God.Three things had been impressed upon them as they sought to witness to others: They needed to show kindness amongst themselves; they needed a positiveness in their faith; not to be afraid of suffering for Christ.Even though all had not accepted their tracts and desire to present the gospel they came home encouraged in how the Lord had helped them to lose that fear of approaching people and speaking to them of the Lord and His love for mankind and how He had died to save them from their sins.Time was spent in prayer when four ladies remembered especially the Word of Life Bethel, the students and staff.Laurie thanked the girls for coming to share with us their experiences and trip south and also to us for faithfully praying for them on this trip as well as the work at Word of Life Bethel.Laurie then introduced Nadia, Nathanielle, Elisabeth and Chantale who sang a hymn based on Psalm 22.Beryl Beckwith thanked the girls for their song and closed the meeting in prayer.While refreshments were being prepared we sang I’ll Tell the World that I’m a Christian.So ended a very happy time of fellowship with the girls for whom we had been praying throughout the school year.It was an opportunity to share with them something of the Lord’s love and concern for them in their studies and camp work in a few months time.Doris Pitman H ' SB »¦.•'«•••?• ¦gu ipipipfpfl Hg§f HI page 20 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 ¦ THE ni Record CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Celebrty Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.Each letter in the cipher stands lor another Today's due: B equals P 1 K T Y JYOMYK LE INXNDSXD SJ KL UYYB KTY ESGY DCAJ FTL TNKY ALC EMU KTY ESGY FTL NMY CXZYOSZYZ.’ - ONJYA J K Y X D Y W PREVIOUS SOLUTION: ‘Doubt is a pain too lonely to know that faith is his twin brother.' — Kahlil Gibran © 2000 by NEA, Inc 24 Kit n’ Carlyle THF MST A £AT ViMmTS To ff^ûAA A A ^-1- \Acr TH£ ‘i-iA ümx www.comics.com © 2000 by NEA, Inc.Herman © Jim Unger/dist.by United Media, 2000 The television won’t be fixed ’til next Friday.Alley Oop LOOK.' 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