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THE AUGUST 11-12-13, 2000 QRD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 65 CENTS Monday, August 7, 2000 Gobeil retires from helm of La Voix de l’Est ‘It's time to take advantage of life ’ By Maurice Crossfield Pierre Gobeil is cleaning out his desk this morning, saying farewell to four decades of journalism.“At 67 years old, it’s enough, it’s time to make place for someone younger, someone with more energy,” said the president and publisher of Granby’s La Voix de l’Est newspaper.“But it pulls at my heart.” Gobeil’s career of bringing news to the masses began in 1963 at the Journal de Montreal as a sports reporter.He then went to the weekly paper La Patrie, then to La Presse and from there to Montreal Matin in 1969.By the time Montreal Matin closed its doors in 1978, Gobeil held the position of sports director.The closure led to Gobeil’s return to La Presse, where he was promoted to assistant news director, the equivalent of assistant editor in English journalism.He later became sports director at the large daily, and finally assistant publisher.SEE GOBEIL, PAGE 2 .MAURICE CROSSFIELD Pierre Gobeil, president and publisher of Granby's La Voix de l’Est, has spent the last four decades in the newspaper business.Today hell be cleaning out his office, taking down the pictures of himself with boxing greats Mohammed Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard.Scottish Traditions on Radio PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL | : \ *' À ‘ Wits, ¦ *.{ Eric Thomloe and Josh Lord were on hand near the Delta Hotel in Sherbrooke providing bagpipe music for a remote broadcast by CFLX radio about the Gould Festival of Scottish Traditions coming up next weekend.The Friday evening program was produced, hosted and technically run by a busy Sylvie Bergeron.It featured Scottish music, on-air beer and Scotch whisky tasting, a conversation with Jacques Cloutier of the Gould Rush Restaurant about Haggis and a herring dip, and a discussion about the old days in Gould.The festival runs Friday evening and all day Saturday and Sunday.nV iXfi!€ CENTRE 4367 Bourque Blvd.ROCK FOREST* 564-1600 t SUZUKI Lease Irom 269 Wagon with automatic transmission A/C $36 extra down transport preparation • 4S months.20,000 knYyssr.Subject to credtt approval, laxes & security deposit extra Limited quantity page 2 Monday, August 7, 2000 RECORD Technology will change face of newspapers: Gobeil Staff Retiring publisher Pierre Gobeil says the coming years will witness radical changes in the way print journalism is delivered to the public.“In five, 10,15 years maximum there will be big changes,” Gobeil said.Gobeil said the increasing use of the Internet will have the greatest impact on newspapers.As computers become as common as television sets in North American homes, more and more people will be going online to get the news they want.“A lot of people are investing in it," he said.“It all depends on them finding a way to make money with it.” As for the recent purchase of a large chunk of the Canadian newspaper market by TV giant CanWest Global, Gobeil said he doesn’t expect the deal will have much of an adverse effect on the quality of news readers get.He said the concentration of media ownership won’t necessarily mean less diversity of information.“Owners cannot control a newsroom, they can control an editorial page.So they have one page to make their opinions known,” he said.He cited the example of the 1995 referendum, in which La Presse strongly supported federalism.Despite the position of the influential paper, the referendum result was still extremely close.“And because of their federalist position, they lost readership,” he said.Gobeil said reporters are protected from ownership interference by unions, the press council and professional organizations.He said journalists must be free to gather information and put it together as they see fit.For Gobeil, the worst part of being a newspaper publisher was when he had to give orders to a newsroom.“The readers have a right to all the information, and that’s what the reporter’s job is,” he said.Does Gobeil have any advice for a local English-language paper like The Record for the coming years?“Do local and regional news and do it well.Don’t waste your time trying to do what the Gazette does.” loto-québec Draw 2000-08-05 11 33 3Z 40 45 46 Bonus number: 17 WINNERS PRIZES 6/6 0 $ 5,000,000.00 5/6+ 2 $ 385,646.80 5/6 208 $ 2,966.50 4/6 13,108 $ 90.20 3/6 258,397 $10.00 Total sales: $ 17,168,729 Next grand prize (approx.): £ 10,000,000 Draw 2000-08-05 01 11 13 16 20 37 Bonus number: 39 WINNERS 0 0 20 1,080 21,543 PRIZES $ 1,000,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 500.00 $50.00 $5.00 Total sales: $ 602,094.50 EQtra NUMBER 411404 11404 1404 404 04 4 Draw 2000-08-05 PRIZES $ 100,000 $ 1,000 $250 $50 $ 10 $2 Egtra NUMBER 258874 58874 8874 874 74 4 Draw 2000-08-04 PRIZES $ 100,000 $ 1,000 $250 $50 $ 10 $2 Draw 2000-08-04 Q1 14 15 22 26 34 41 Bonus number: 32 WINNERS PRIZES $ 2,500,000.00 $ 74,713.30 $ 2,668.30 $ 157.70 $10.00 $ 10.00 free play 7/7 0 6/7+ 2 6/7 49 5/7 2,961 4/7 64,206 3/7+ 58,317 3/7 539,558 Total sales: $ 7,952,588 Next grand prize : $ 5,000,000 Claims: See back of tickets, in the event of discrepancy between this list and the official winning list of L-Q, the latter shall prevail.Gambling should remain a game TVA, the network of Loto-Quebec's lotteries Gobeil: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In 1992 the Montreal-born Gobeil was named president and publisher of the then-troubled La Voix de l’Est.He began rebuilding the paper, introducing a new logo and new page layout technology to the paper.He also brought in a strong emphasis on local and regional news.“With the exception of the death of Maurice (The Rocket) Richard, it’s always local on front,” he said.That formula has given the paper the distinction of being one of the few North American dailies which has shown an increase in readership in recent years.“A lot of the other regional papers have tried to provide the same thing La Presse or The Gazette does,” he said.“I think that is a mistake.” Today La Voix de l’Est boasts the highest market penetration in Quebec, selling about 16,000 copies each week day and 19,000 on Saturdays.“What you see in the Voix de l’Est is not seen anywhere else,” he said.“It is the raison d’etre of the paper.” All of this, Gobeil notes with pride, “in an exceptional working climate.” Over the course of a six-year contract with unionized employees that ended in 1999, only two grievances were filed.“We have been able to build respect, credibility and confidence with the employees,” he said.Gobeil also points out that over the last four years alone some 15 of his reporters have gone on to get jobs at the bigger French-language papers in Montreal.Journalism School “There is not another regional paper that furnishes as many reporters to Montreal," he said.“We are like a journalism school.” Voix de l’Est news director Denis Poissant said Gobeil is a large part of the reason for the paper’s success.“He is a legend in the world of journalism,” he said.“He loves newspapers, and he reads everything he can every day.” Gobeil will be handing the reins of power over to Jacques Pronovost, editor of Sherbrooke’s La Tribune newspaper.Pronovost is not expected to tamper with the successful formula already in place.“I think I chose the best moment to retire, and I’m leaving the paper in the hands of someone who is an excellent professional,” said Gobeil of his replacement.“He will be very present in the community.” As for his retirement plans, Gobeil hasn’t yet decided what will fill his days, other than plans to play golf and go fishing.As well, there are plans for an extensive road trip across Canada and the U.S.with his wife.The recent arrival of a new computer at his home is also an indication his love affair with the written word is not over yet.Interesting Life “I’ve had an interesting life and met some very interesting people,” he said.“But I don't know exactly what I will do about that.” Sports have always been a love for Gobeil, particularly boxing.Flanking a photo of his daughters on the wall of his office are pictures of Gobeil with boxing legends Mohammed Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard.When Maurice (The Rocket) Richard died of cancer earlier this year Gobeil took to his keyboard, writing of his experiences with the hockey great.Those stories ran on the front page of La Presse’s tribute to Quebec’s greatest sports hero.But mostly Gobeil’s retirement will be a chance to rest from the daily pressures of beat-ing deadlines and keeping things running smoothly.“I’ve been working since I was 16 years old, it’s time to take a rest,” he said.“It’s time to take advantage of life.” Weather Today.Variable cloudiness and 30 per cent probability of showers in the morning.Showers or thundershowers in the afternoon.High near 28.Tuesday.Mostly cloudy and scattered showers.Low near 14.High near 25.Probability of precipitation 40 per cent.Wednesday.Sunny with cloudy periods.Low near 12.High near 26.ITS KINPA 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MUCH 0ETTK Monday, August 7, 2000 page 3 ¦ THE him RECORD J.E.Bergeron vice-president dies of wasp sting Medication failed to stop fatal allergic reaction Staff The 41-year-old vice-president ofJ.E.Bergeron, a margarine-producing factory in Bromptonville, died suddenly last Thursday morning, apparently as the result of a wasp sting.Bernard Bergeron was vacationing with his three young daughters at the family’s country cottage in Maine located a few kilometres from Lake Megantic when he was stung.His wife had left a few hours earlier to go to her job at the hospital in Victoriaville where she works as a doctor.Bergeron, who was aware of his allergy, immediately went into the house and injected himself with adrenaline from his anti-allergy kit.The injection had no affect, so his 16-year-old daughter administered another shot.He lost consciousness soon afterwards and is believed to have died before ambulance technicians arrived and tried to revive him.Bergeron had been stung twice before, but both times anti-allergic medications stopped the reaction.Physicians speculated in this case the allergic reaction was particularly severe.Deaths from wasp and bee stings are said to be very rare, although allergic reactions are not.Paramedics responded to two cases in the Sherbrooke region Thursday afternoon.In both instances the young victims were treated on the scene, brought to hospital for observation and then released.Individuals allergic to wasp and bee venom create an excess of antibodies to combat the poison, which may result in rashes, swelling and an excess of fluid in the tissues surrounding the larynx that can lead to difficulty breathing and sometimes anaphylactic shock resulting in death.Adrenaline injections are the most common cure.The more quickly they are administered the more effective they are.The J.E.Bergeron company was founded in 1908 by the victim’s grandparents, and is currently presided over by Phillipe Bergeron, father to Bernard.In 1997 the company acquired Margarine Thibault in Trois-Rivières, of which Bernard became president.He remained vice-president in Bromptonville and close to operations.Employees at the Bromptonville plant mourned the loss of their popular boss Friday morning, but continued to work because they said Bergeron would have wanted it that way.West Nile Virus spreading in U.S.Townships sentinel chickens not yet afflicted Staff Quebec and Ontario are watching the progress of the West Nile Virus in the * United States with a great degree of interest and concern.But blood tests on Canada’s “sentinel chickens,” 10 of which are standing guard somewhere in the southwestern portion of the Eastern Townships, have been negative.The chickens are being tested weekly to monitor the progress of the virus into the province.The virus is spread mostly to birds by mosquitoes carrying the virus.The types of mosquitoes which carry the virus generally draw blood from birds.Only in the absence of birds do they draw blood from humans.Ward Stone, pathologist for the state of New York, told the National Post on Friday that he was certain the virus would make it to Canada.So far, he noted, most of the cases near Canada are in the Buffalo area.Stone’s laboratory, located in Albany, New York, which has examined 5,000 dead birds since the beginning of the year, has identified almost 200 cases of the virus in the last two weeks.The virus, which was discovered in the Americas for the first time last year, has spread from New York City to Boston.Public health officials for the state of New York confirmed late last week that the virus, which can cause encephalitis, has spread throughout the state.Because the next two weeks are considered as the most important breeding period for mosquitoes, certain regions of Massachusetts and New York are spraying pesticides to stop the development of mosquito larvae.Should the virus be discovered in Canada, a similar plan has been developed to fight the spread of the virus.Critics say the use of pesticides will do more bad than good.Only one case of the virus has been reported this year, and 69 were reported last year.This year’s first case of a human with the virus was reported last Friday.A 78-year-old man from Staten Island, N.Y.had to spend a week in hospital before being released.In humans, the virus can cause encephalitis or meningitis.Both result in an inflammation of the lining of the brain, while meningitis also produces an inflammation of the spinal cord lining.Symptoms may include high fever, headaches, body aches, muscle weakness, loss of consciousness and rashes.Seven people died and 62 others fell ill as a result of the West Nile Virus in New York City last August.Officials in the U.S.have cautioned that less than one per cent of persons infected become seriously ill.The disease, which takes a few days to two weeks to incubate inside a human, is most dangerous to the very old or the very young.Good swimming at local beaches Staff Local beaches got their report card on Friday and all but one passed the quality test with flying colours.The Camp Livingston beach received a C-rating, the lowest mark in the region where As and Bs were the standard grade.Hitting the A-list were the Camping Carrefour des campeurs in Potton Township, the beach at Beau-Lieu Camping in Rock Forest, the municipal beach at Lake Lyster in Barnston, the Lake Stukely beach in Orford as well as the Fraser camping beach in Mont Orford provincial park.On the B-list were the beaches at Camp d'Ac-tion Biblique in Cleveland, at Camping Massawip-pi in Ayer's Cliff, and the Place du College beach, also in Ayer's Cliff.The results, which are based on samples in beach areas only, were from the most recent tests taken on July 31, Aug.1 and Aug.2.For the bacterial rating of beaches tested by the provincial government’s beach quality program, call 1-800-561-1616 or visit the government Internet Web site at http://www.menv.gouv.qc.ca/fr/en-vironn/eau-bain.html.Farnham boy hit by lightning Staff Simon Berthiaume shouldn’t have any trouble answering when his teacher asks him what happened during his summer vacation.The seven-year-old Farnham resident was struck by lightning inside his garage while taking shelter from a storm last Tuesday.Young Simon was holding onto a metal rail and standing with wet, bare feet on a metal chain when the lightning struck him in the stomach.Simon, complaining of chest pains, was taken to the Brome-Missisquoi Perkins Hospital in Cowansville by his father, Pierre, Doctors released Simon after a brief examination.REACH MORE PEOPLE! Our classifieds are online.www.sherbrookerecord.com In our AUGUST 2-8, 2000 flyer, the following error occurred: • The disclaimer on the Clearnet Sanyo 4000 handset is incorrect.The disclaimer should have read: “New activation required.See in-store for details.” We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.vaye Advertising Consultant Tel.: Ô19-569-9525 Fax: Ô19-Ô21-3179 sherbrookerecord@ivideotron.ca page 4 Monday, August 7, 2000 RECORD A new ‘starter’ that is unique in the world PERRY BEATON/SPECIAI Fermented vegetables produced by Caldwell Bio Fermentation Canada Inc.in Compton are not only organic, they're also not pasteurized.Veggie venture p u tting Comp ton on the map By Rita Legault Compton Organic vegetable producers in the Eastern Townships have added a new twist to a food that has been produced for centuries by Europeans and Asians - organically fermented vegetables, of which sauerkraut is the best-known variety.Compared to commercially produced sauerkraut and fermented vegetables sold throughout the world, those produced by Caldwell Bio Fermentation Canada Inc.in Compton have an added benefit - they’re not only organic, they’re also not pasteurized.Skipping that process allows the Bio Lacto vegetables to retain many enzymes, vitamins and minerals which provide significant health benefits, explains company founder and vice-president Paula Obermeir.“Pasteurizing the products is sure to destroy micro-organisms including the good ones,” Obermeir explained, adding that the enzyme and mineral content of vegetables are greatly reduced when they are heated.Billed as a “living food,” organically fermented vegetables - known in the new lingo as raw cultured vegetables -are rich in lactic bacteria, an anti-oxidant that helps protect the body against infections and stimulates the immune system.Easier to digest than fresh vegetables, they also improve digestion by regulating the level of acidity in the digestive tract, by stimulating the production of beneficial intestinal flora, and by facilitating the synthesis of certain vitamins, including Vitamin C and B12.Lactic fermentation gives vegetables a slightly crunchy texture and maintains and enhances the bright natural colours, said Obermeir.Less salty and less sour than pickles, the tart-flavored vegetables have no added vinegar and use the minimal amount of salt required for lactic transformation.Because they are produced from organically grown vegetables that are certified by the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), they are also pesticide-free, herbicide-free and contain no preservatives.Despite the Bio-Lacto name, the product is dairy free, Obermeir explains.The process uses natural lactic acid to ferment the vegetables.Bio, is for biologique, the French term for organic.Obermeir said the company eventually discovered the French product name played against them - especially in the U.S.market where consumers associate bio with biotechnology and lacto with milk which many health conscious consumers are avoiding.The vegetable venture began on the Felgrath Farm in Hatley Township eight years ago when Paula Obermeir and Gu-drun Brand decided to begin preserving their vegetable so they could be available year round.Rather than canning or freezing them, which destroys the colour and crunchiness of the vegetables, the two women decided to ferment their veggies using original recipes the Brands had collected from Germany and Scandinavia.Gudrun and her husband Wilhelm run one of the first organically certified farms in the Eastern Townships.The other is Sander’s farm run by Russell Pocock, and the two farms are the main suppliers of fresh vegetables to Bio-Lacto.“It’s important to use local producers so we can have good control of the quality,” Obermeir explained, adding that they must also use organic vegetables because they have a much more complex and complete set of nutrients that help reinforce lactic bacteria and the fermentation process.“If the cabbage is poor in nutrients, the lactic bacteria will be weak,” she said.The vegetables also have to be fresh in order to avoid the problem of yeast growing on the skins.“If we want to eliminate the risk of re-fermentation we have to produce immediately after the harvest, so when the Brands call and say they have harvested the red cabbage, we are in production two days later." The process is rather simple.The vegetables are cut and left to ferment in their own juices.Then the “starter” or culture is added and the vegetables are conditioned for four-to-six weeks in special plastic barrels that do not react to acid.After that, the veggies are wrapped in vacuum-sealed packages to be shipped and sold.In the fall of 1992, Obermeir and Brand produced carrots, beets, red cabbage and black radishes.“Our initial aim was to keep selling delicious vegetables from the farm all winter long.“ That first year, the two women produced some 500 kilos of vegetables.But after a couple years, as the business began to expand, Gudrun Brand could not continue.“She told me you are going too far, too fast.” Obermier said.So in 1993, Obermeir joined with production manager Alain Lafrance, a good friend of the family who had experience in the food processing industry Ctt*dités toute l'#*1 U.«FASÏ HMJÜ umU.II LÉCiUMÜS BIOLOGIQUES UV CTO I i K Mi N U S V« mUmrmt eivmnr Snm .PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Despite the Bio-Lacto name, the product is dairy free.and a good knowledge of local health food markets.That year the duo produced two tonnes of vegetables at Lafrance’s house.The next year they produced 35 tonnes and Obermeir realized she could not continue to support the growing company, investing all of her spare time and earnings from her job as a research associate for sociologist Gary Caldwell.Caldwell, a local sheep farmer and independent researcher, was interested in work Obermeir was doing and in 1994 he became principal shareholder in Bio Lacto, spending much money on research and development.While he originally got into the business to diversify his farm, Caldwell eventually sold his sheep to concentrate on his growing vegetable empire which moved from Lafrance’s house to an abandoned cheese factory on a dairy farm just outside Compton.Over the past few years, Caldwell joined forces with the Food Research and Development Centre of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in St-Hyacinthe to study lactic fermentation.That led to the development of BLAC, a new “starter” or culture which improved the fermentation process and reduced problems of secondary fermentation once the products were packaged.CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL 10 -.1 ,, II It The vegetable venture began on the Felgrath Farm in Hatley Township eight years ago when Paula Obermeir decided to begin preserving vegetables so they could be available year round. ¦ THEw Record Monday, August 7, 2000 page 5 Bio-Lacto: CONTINUED FROM LAST PAGE Secondary fermentation occurred sometimes as the natural sugar in vegetables began to ferment causing the flat packages to blow up like balloons and sometimes pop.While such a reaction would point to the development of dangerous bacteria in most packaged products, in organically fermented vegetables it is not a problem because the gas in the package protects its contents, Obermier said.Secondary fermentation was particularly a problem with such products as onions and miso, a product they began making after a request by one of their main customers - the Commensal chain of natural food restaurants.Miso, a paste made from fermented soya beans and barley or rice malt, is used to replace the salt; the Japanese specialty food gives the onions a unique taste and aroma.Using one of the micro-organisms that comes directly from the initial Bio-Lacto production, microbiologists in St-Hyacinthe who specialize in fermentation processes came up with a new “starter" that regulated the problem of secondary fermentation on non-pasteurized vegetables.“We went there to solve a problem of secondary fermentation and we’ve effectively become world leaders in vegetable ‘starters’,” Caldwell said.PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL The company is now working on developing new products, including organically fermented fiddleheads that grow on Caldwell's farm in Ste-Edwidge and are certified organic.“It never occurred to me that no one has ever done this before,” he said, adding that a trip to central Europe uncovered a microbiologist who developed a similar ‘starter’ 20 years ago.Microbiologists at Cornell also worked on this some years ago but the only team actively working on vegetable fermentation is Dutch researchers who are working on a process to improve the quality of table olives for Greek and Italian producers.The company is now working on developing new products, including organically fermented fiddleheads that grow on Caldwell’s farm in Ste-Edwidge and are certified organic.It is also working on Kimchee - a traditional Korean vegetable delicacy that uses rotted fish to begin the fermentation process.Last year, the Bio-Lacto team won a $5,000 prize from the Canadian Research and Development Agency for innovation in the food industry.Unique in the world, the “starter” is in the process of being marketed overseas to Japan and to Central Europe, Caldwell said.“We won’t attempt to ship the products overseas, which is unecological, but rather we want to sell the technology,” he explained.In September Caldwell will participate in a Team Canada trade mission to Budapest, joining a trade delegation that includes Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, federal trade commissioners and a number of industrialists attempting to import and export products and technology.As the company spreads roots overseas, the former cheese factory is quickly becoming too small and, like the problem of secondary fermentation, the plant is about to pop.Right now, Caldwell is renting cold storage at the Sander’s farm but he is planning to build a new, bigger plant on his farm in Ste-Edwidge.Future plans also include more research on vegetable “starters” and to see if manitol - a high-grade sugar released naturally in the fermentation process that is used in the manufacture of chocolate - can be extracted for commercial use.Mainly produced artificially, the only natural source is an extract from ash trees.Last, but not least, Caldwell and his researchers will be working with his son, a veterinarian, to develop a “starter” to tackle the problem of fermentation in semi-dry hay bales.Bio-Lacto vegetables produced in Compton by Caldwell Bio Fermentation Canada Inc.are available in limited places in the Townships, at la Grande Ruche and the Coop des Alentours in Sherbrooke, Dame Nature in Magog, Panier Santé in Granby and Au Naturel in Sutton.You can also sample Bio-Lacto sauerkraut at the upcoming Coaticook Milk Festival as Caldwell teams up with Baldwin Mills sausage producer Arnold Bouldman to offer a traditional plate of German smoked sausages and sauerkraut.SB \jt PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Production manager Alain Lafrance with one of the company’s products." V ,ÿ-: l ¦>.g .* PERRY BEATON/SPEOAL sii»! i8f pWJ S42IP Sociologist Gary Caldwell was interested in work Obermeir was doing and in 1994 he became principal shareholder in Bio Lacto, spending much money on research and development. ———— «THE page 6 Monday, August 7, 2000 Community Forum Record Youth, idealism and ‘The System’ In the last several years I have had the good fortune to work overseas with several Canadian NGOs (Non Government Organizations).This experience brought me into fairly close contact with a large number of very idealistic young Canadians.I have been greatly impressed at the depth of their commitment to social justice and their desire to make the world a better place.Many are still unsettled about their exact goals in life but they do want to make a difference, and to strive to make the world a better and more compassionate place.A few of them were extremely intense and angry about what they saw in the world around them.So much so, in fact, that it led to some friction and conflict in our relationships.This is probably not surprising given the differences in our ages, and life experiences.One of the more radicalized of my new friends I will call “Maria.” She is in her mid-to-late twenties and, like myself, worked as a group leader with young Canadians in the Third World.A dramatic example of the strength of her commitment was the heartfelt anguish she endured over the cost of her flight to Latin America.Apart from walking, however, this was about the only way she could get there.She came very close to not going because in her eyes it was just too great a waste of money.She had immense trouble justifying this expenditure in view of the poverty in the countries they were to visit.Well, of course there is some thing to say for her arguments, but.I had trouble identifying with the intensity of the anger which drives a very small minority of my young friends.I saw the skepticism in their eyes when I argued that things can and do get better, that sometimes you have to compromise, and that you can effect change working from within the system.A small number of these idealists are just a short distance away from joining anarchist groups.Or so it seems to me.They would require just a hair’s breadth of encouragement - or increased discouragement - to pull on the black ski masks, pick up a baseball bat and start working for change in a much more rapid and direct manner.Obviously I am talking about riots, smashed windows, and wild confrontations with the police.Watch out Starbucks! Watch out Macdonalds! Watch out Birks! It is not too difficult to see how one moves rapidly to the left and beyond in our today’s society.Pick your issue.The destruction of the environment.The immense and growing discrepancy between rich and poor peoples and rich and poor nations.The fact that some North Americans live out of dumpsters with better nourishment than others can find in many parts of the world.The enormous superficiality and distraction of TV.The anomaly resulting from life in our rapacious consumer-hungry culture.But now I am on a rant.I am poorly positioned to indulge in a rant about consumer society.The young people with whom I have worked and talked know it too.Even if our conversations are set in Ghana or Bolivia they are quick to point out that I am not exactly an objective commentator.Indeed, we have had some laughs about the fact that I am a fairly good representative of the capitalist system and consumer way of life.The most surprising thing in our sometimes heated exchanges is their tolerance and willingness to hear me out.eBut in the future I may also be less inclined to pursue the same line of argument.The reason for the change is the recent Royal Trust fiasco.In some ways it may be no worse than other scandals that periodically pop up amongst the monied leaders of our society.But I find it incredibly disheartening and discouraging.What a sordid example from these upstanding “leaders” of our society.Presidents, vice-presidents, directors, board members and traders - some of them millionaires - and all involved in the biggest stock manipulation in Canada’s history.What breaks your heart is that they were discovered and simply got away with it.What a disgrace.The fines that were levied have been described as less harmful than a “slap on the wrist,” and less onerous than a parking ticket.“Suspensions” and retirements are also a part of the piece.In some instances the “punishment” of suspension extends for all of one, three, and four months.Punishments my eye! Just right for a holiday on the Riviera! Then back to business as usual.All that is missing in the rogue’s gallery of pictures that appeared in the press are the smirks.Vice-president Rodriques does, however, manage a fairly good imitation of one of the Blues Brothers.We are left to wonder who can we trust.Who can we believe?We are left to wonder how many others, working busily within the system, may be enjoying the benefits and perks simply because they have not yet been caught.In the future I’ll speak with considerably less confidence when talking to the “Marias” who are disillusioned with the world around them.I’ll no doubt argue (if it comes up) that this sorry example is an exception to the rule.But I’ll be less convincing.The Royal Trust scandal provides enormous ammunition for anyone who views contemporary society with cynicism and distrust.If this is the system, I hear Maria say, thanks but no thanks.You can have it.I began with a comment about the privilege of working with idealistic young people.1 can offer no easy conclusion to this piece.So I end with a message circulated amongst the members of one of the NGO’s (One World) with which I worked - there is no place for violence in the message, but it offers a powerful rejection and alternative to the recently demonstrated self-serving values of greed and dishonesty of the corporate bosses of Royal Trust: “Pack nothing.Bring only your determination to serve and your willingness to be free.Eat standing.Be ready to move at a moment’s notice.Some of you will be so changed by weather and wanderings that your closest friends will have to learn your features as though for the first time .Some will be abandoned by your dearest loves, and misunderstood by those who have known you since birth.Leave your old ways behind.Leave fear, silence and submission behind.Only surrender to the need of our time - to love tenderly, act justly and walk humbly with your God.” (Author unknown).JtHINtc Evenscootek SHOULD 5E#FKIB> WCONOTSJCriCN YW MOVED TUffrSi&N OK PURPOSE 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politician said in an interview.“I guess they have to run on something.” Clark and Brison are already campaigning on the “two-for-one” slogan.Brison plans to remain active in the party and try to reclaim the Kings-Hants seat in the next general election when Clark shifts his attention to the Calgary Centre riding.Day, who was vacationing in Victoria, launched his B.C.by-election campaign last month.In a sign of his confidence, however, he has since spent more than a week in Quebec brushing up on his French and trying to raise the party’s profile in the province.The former Reform party was barely visible in Nova Scotia in the last federal election and Alliance activists see the by-election as a chance to introduce vot- ers to Reform’s successor party.The only person to express public interest so far in the Alliance nomination is Gerry Fulton, a farmer, businessman and tractor pull champion.The Liberals are not expected to field candidates against either Day or Clark in keeping with the loose tradition of not impeding the election of national leaders to the House of Commons.The Tories have opted not to challenge Day in B.C where they are extremely weak.The Alliance did not return the favour despite its lack of political muscle in Nova Scotia.Sept.18.Prime Minister Jean Chrétien announced Saturday two by-elections will be held Sept.11 in the ridings the leaders of Canada’s rival conservative parties have chosen to contest on opposite sides of the country.Day, whose leadership of the Canadian Alliance and Official Opposition is barely a month old, is seeking his first federal seat in Okanagan-Coquihalla, a former Reform riding in British Columbia he is expected to win in a walk.Only the NDP is plotting a challenge at this stage.Clark, who has been leading the fifth-place Conservatives from outside the Commons for almost two years, is seeking the rural Nova Scotia seat of Kings-Hants after bowing to intense internal party pressure to end his parliamentary exile.Clark’s hand vais forced by Day’s decision to quickly seek a by-election seat.New Democrat and Alliance activists are itching to inflict a humiliating defeat on Clark, a former prime minister and Alberta native who they portray as the equivalent of a political tourist with no long-term commitment to the voters of Kings-Hants.Maynard Stevens, president of the NDP Kings-Hants riding association, says the party aims to capitalize on Clark’s status as a “parachute candidate.” Though Kings-Hants is a traditional Conservative stronghold, the federal NDP is a strong player in the province.It holds six of Nova Scotia’s 11 seats, including the Halifax seat of Leader Alexa McDonough.The other five belong to the Tories.Stevens noted the NDP won almost 20 per cent of the vote in 1997 against Tory native candidate Scott Brison, who stepped aside to make way for Clark’s run, and said he is optimistic it can beat Clark.“Certainly, with a candidate from the PC party who certainly wasn’t born in the riding, we think we have a very good chance of winning the seat,” Stevens said Saturday in an interview.“Obviously, the federal strength of Alexa and the other MPs that represent Nova Scotia will be a boost to us as well.” McDonough is slated to speak at the 1 I I I 1 I É P 1 How a turbocharger makes more power An engine is essentially an air pump.Air and fuel are mixed, then drawn into the cylinder bores where they are ignited by a spark to create an explosion (force) that turns the crankshaft.The more air and fuel you can get into the engine, the bigger the explosion, the greater the force.There are a few ways to get more air and fuel into an engine.One way is to increase its displacement: a 5.0-litre engine displaces more air/fuel mixture than a 4.0-litre engine and — with all other factors being equal — will produce more power.Another way is to fool the engine into believing it has more displacement by turbocharging, A turbocharger is an air compressor that is driven by exhaust gas.The 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he called a September by-election to allow the new Canadian Alliance leader to enter the House of Commons shortly after the fall parliamentary session begins.Chrétien called by-elections in Day’s chosen British Columbia riding as well as in the Nova Scotia riding where Tory Leader Joe Clark intends to seek a Commons seat.He announced that, as a courtesy, the Liberals will not run a candidate against either leader.The courtesy stopped there.In an election-style speech to about 500 Liberal faithful during a barbecue at a dairy farm near Midland, Chrétien ridiculed both conservative leaders for playing footsie with Quebec separatists.He took special aim at Day, dubbing the new Alliance leader “Blocwell Day,” in reference to Day’s brief flirtation with the idea of forming a coalition government with the separatist Bloc Québécois.Moreover, he said Day’s promise to hand over a vast array of federal powers, including taxation powers, to the provinces suggests Alliance members need their heads examined.“The Alliance thinks that the federal government should not have any money but the money that the provincial treasurers will want to send to us,” he told the receptive crowd.“Imagine for all the problems we’re having in agriculture, in environment and old age pensions and so on, if we were to wait for (Ontario Premier) Mike Harris to send us the money, for (Quebec Premier) Lucien Bouchard to send us the money.They have to see a doctor these guys.There’s something wrong with them.” Portraying himself as an ardent defender of Canadian unity.Chrétien mocked both Day and Clark for cozying up to Bouchard, who renounced separatism to join the Tory cabinet of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney only to return to the separatist fold later, sparking a national unity crisis.Chrétien implied that Day and Clark are making the same mistake as Mulroney.After briefly appearing last month to condone the idea of a coalition with the Bloc Québécois, Day clarified that he will welcome any former-separatist who wants to embrace the Alliance’s agenda of much greater provincial autonomy.Chrétien ridiculed Day’s “flip-flop.” Speaking to reporters later Saturday after welcoming some 1,600 boy scouts to a Polish Scouting World Jamboree in Acton, Ont., Chrétien gleefully said: “Some are already calling him Blocwell Day.” “He was caught in bed with the Bloc last week and he ran away," Chrétien chortled.By contrast, Chrétien portrayed himself a hardliner against separatism, winning cheers at the barbecue whenever he mention his government’s recently passed Clarity Bill, which prohibits the federal government from negotiating secession unless a clear majority of Quebecers vote Yes on a clear question.Speaking to reporters after the barbecue, Chrétien denied his attack on Day suggests the Liberals are afraid of the new Alliance leader.He noted that the Liberals remain 20 to 30 points ahead of the Alliance in recent polls.Indeed, Chrétien declared that having Day at the head of the Alliance will be no different than having Preston Manning at the helm of the Reform party, the Alliance’s predecessor.“They have to change their name first.1 don’t have to change the name of my party to try to get votes.Everybody knows where we stand.And we’re not flip-flopping.” Moreover, a feisty and confident Chrétien refused to rule out the possibility of an election this fall.Asked if the fact that he’s called by-elections for Sept.11 means he’s ruled out a general election in the autumn, Chrétien said: “No, not necessarily.The prime minister calls an election when my wife says.” Chrétien was also coy about the possibility of a pre-election cabinet shuffle.Asked if he will shuffle his ministers sometime this month, as widely expected, he said: “No.Unless I change my mind.” Government insiders have said the shuffle might be delayed until late October or early November so that the prime minister won’t have to call a by-election to replace Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy, who is planning to retire. ' i — THE — ¦' RECORD Monday, August 7, 2000 page 9 Is CBC heading in the wrong direction?CBC is selling assets, laying off staff and reducing its regional programming By Shannon Kari For South am News Toronto While the country’s largest media and communications companies join forces and grow in size to ensure their future survival when the Internet becomes the prime way of distributing content, Canada’s public broadcaster appears to be headed in the opposite direction.The CBC is selling assets, laying off staff and reducing its regional programming.At least one former CBC executive says that BCE’s planned takeover of CTV and CanWest Global’s purchase of most of Hollinger’s Canadian assets, has “a number of serious implications” for the Crown corporation.Donna Logan says the CBC needs to move very quickly to strengthen its presence on the Internet “and not get left behind altogether.” Logan is director of the journalism school at the University of British Columbia.In a long career at the CBC, she held a number of senior positions, including vice-president in charge of English Radio and vice-president responsible for all regional operations.She fully embraces the belief that all media will converge and be distributed through the Internet.CBC’s news and information Web site is well-respected and comprehensive and the corporation has been online since 1993.But Logan worries about the future and competitors who have much greater resources.“Where does that leave them, are they big enough to compete?" asks Logan.She urges the new CBC president, Robert Rabinovitch, to switch focus and immediately put significant resources into the CBC’s new media operations.Given the many different power bases and bureaucratic structure at the corporation, Logan is not sure that will happen.“The tradition at the CBC does not bode well for being able to spring into action,” says Logan.“There’s divergence, not convergence,” says one employee at CBC new media, who asked not to be named.The employee suggested there are too many divisions and not enough communication within the department.In typical CBC fashion, new media is not one streamlined unit.There is English and French new media, radio and television new media, as well as regional new media.There’s also a new and completely separate Web site, www.120seconds.com.that is a replacement for the proposed Radio Three, aimed at a youth audience.As well, at least a dozen employees have left the department recently, in part frustrated by a lack of opportunities for advancement.Some of those employees were hired by CTV News.com, which will be a major online competitor when it begins operations Sept.1.Backed by the deep pockets of BCE, the CTV site will be “video-centric.” Officials at CTV say the site runs on software that will deliver nearbroadcast quality video to Internet users, even without a high-speed connection.CTV News.com will also be closely aligned with Sym-patico, which has the most traffic of any Canadian Web site.Not everyone is pessimistic.Brahm Eiley, president of Toronto-based Convergence Consulting Group Ltd., says “CBC has done a very good job with its news site.” At the same time, Eiley says the CBC has to continue to provide stable funding, or preferably, increased money to its new media operations, to succeed.He also says that Global might cut into some of CBC’s Web audience with a more locally targeted online presence.Despite the increased competition and the perennial budget strains at the CBC, the head of new media for English Television is upbeat and suggests that the multi-bil-lion-dollar media deals will be good for the corporation.“It helps clarify our focus,” Mark Hyland says, adding it is an opportunity for the CBC to show once again that “we are a clear alternative” in its online and more traditional journalism.While there are a number of different sub-groups within new media, Hyland insists that “there’s a high degree of collaboration.” He adds that he has received significant support from senior executives at CBC television news.“New media and new distribution channels are seen as absolutely essential,” says Hyland.In what is a somewhat familiar re- frain from CBC executives over the years, Hyland says some of the financial difficulties can be offset by the Corporation’s reputation for good journalism.“It’s going to be about the content,” he says.However, Hyland doesn’t disagree that the CBC’s future role for distributing content may be as a niche player in Canada.The goal, he says, is “to have a reasonably broad niche.” page 10 Monday, August 7, 2000 ¦ ¦THE».RECORD Expos’ promised land: downtown or down south?Yankees advance to the Lenn-Ascot Little League finals By Mike Hickey Special to the Record In his page 4 column in Friday’s Gazette, L.Ian MacDonald expounded on why exactly Expo owner Jeffrey Loria should consider keeping the National League baseball team in Canada.in attendance this year, despite a lack of English broadcasting rights and an inordinate amount of bad publicity surrounding the club’s future, as a sign that the city is able and willing to support professional baseball.MacDonald wrote about how Loria and his son David Samson have made major mistakes with the media, advertisers and the fans.They came in to the Quebec market convinced they knew what was the best for the club and showed little interest in other people opinions.As a result the pair managed to upset the fan base and the media which has been relentless in criticiz- ing the club’s one-time “saviours.” MacDonald believes that if the Expo ownership is able to set and meet more modest financial goals, the club could attain much needed cash.He also recommended strongly that the club hire a francophone marketing director that would help sell the club to the masses.Marketing is one area where the mew bosses have failed miserably.And what is most disheartening is their refusal to admit there approach has failed.Obviously being a million-dollar New York City art dealer means never having to say that you are sorry.It is hard to say what Loria has plans for next season because he hasn’t said anything about the club’s future.He has refused to commit to Montreal and begin construction on a much needed downtown ball park.But at the same time he has not announced any plans to move south, possibly because there is no place ready to take the Expos for the 2001 season.While fans and experts in the United States feel that the move of the Expos to Northern Virginia, Carolina or New Jersey is inevitable, it appears that Loria is having difficulty making this happen.The fine people of Northern Virginia have twice rejected plans to fund a new stadium, and the area has failed to support major league baseball on two previous occasions.New Jersey also lacks a stadium and you can be sure that the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees and Mets will not let any team move into their lucrative areas without a fight.Loria and Samson are finding out that the grass south of the border may not necessarily be greener than the grass in Parc Labatt.On the field the Expos are showing signs that they don’t have the pitching and depth to be a playoff contender.Injuries, particular- ly to reliever Ugeth Urbina have turned the team into a sub-.500 club.The recently concluded series against the lowly Houston Astros demonstrates the club’s weaknesses and strengths.They blew a 5-0 lead Friday night, losing 7-6.The following night they turned the tables on Houston with a ninth inning rally that paved the way for a 10-9 extra inning victory.No lead is safe with their lack of relief pitching, yet with their potent bats they are never out of a game either.With another year of experience for players like Milton Bradley and Michael Barrett and a healthy and more seasoned pitching staff the Expos could well be on their way towards their first playoff appearance since 1981.The question is what city will they represent when they do reach the promised land.Edmonton to host World Juniors While the future of the Expos remain cloudy at best, the city of Edmonton is hosting the 2000 World Junior Baseball Championships.The Canadian squad is off to a good start with a win over Venezuela in their opener and a tough 4-1 loss to the Americans in Saturday’s contest.The Championships are of particular interest to the Sherbrooke area, the site of the 2002 Games.Several members of the Sherbrooke Organizing committee are in Edmonton taking notes to ensure that Sherbrooke will be a great host to the world’s baseball community.Lenn-Ascot little league heading INTO POST-SEASON Closer to home, the Lennoxville-Ascot Little League playoffs are underway and the Yankees have already advanced to the finals with a pair of resounding victories over the Twins.They recorded a 9-2 victory Thursday and ended the best-of-three series with a 14- 7 win Friday.Jared Warnholtz and Pier Luc Lemieux combined for a two-hitter in Thursday’s win and Jordan Montgomery led the hitting attack with three hits, scored three times and drove in three runs.It was all offense in Friday’s clinching victory as the Yankees pounded out 19 hits.In a baseball oddity two Yankees, Montgomery and Eric Lavallée hit for a natural cycle.The Yankees will now meet the Astros for the league title.MacDonald pointed to the increase Umph! PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Three of Quebec's top professional boxers were at the Sherbrooke boxing club last Thursday for a public training session.The three boxers, Dale Brown (pictured), Eric Lucas, and Fathi Missaoui, are scheduled to appear in August and September in title fights in Montreal.Missaoui, who won a bronze medal at the Atlanta Olympics, will face Edward Allan Hall at the InterBox Gala Vidéoway at the Molson Centre on Aug.16.Montreal’s Dale Brown will battle Mike Peak from Kentucky on the same card.Brown is aiming for the title of World Champion in his weight class.Lucas, currently ranked #1 in the WBC, will face Dave Hilton Jr.on Sept.8 at the Molson Centre.Owner Jeffrey Loria hasn’t made any announcements about the future of the Montreal Expos.The team hasn’t made the play-offs since 1981. ¦ ¦¦THEmi Record Monday, August 7, 2000 page 11 Who Built The Cross?Who built the cross, upon the hill Where Christ our Saviour died?Who hewed the timbers straight and true When He was crucified?Who built the cross, upon the hill Who carved it from the tree?Who built the cross, that rugged cross That cross of Calvary?Did he know that Jesus Was nailed there by His hands?When he saw that blood stained cross Did he understand?Who built the cross, upon the hill Where Jesus died for me?Who built the cross, that rugged cross That cross of Calvary?Words and Music R.H.Coates, South Bolton _________ I love my old arm chair I love it 1 love it please don't take my old arm chair away That old arm chair that I need and use every day of my life If those antique people come searching for it chase them away All these years it’s comforted me and it’s here to stay That old arm chair is no burden and there will be no trouble Sometimes I feel they plan to wrest it from me and 1 cry I hear them making offers for my old armchair day after day Weep no more my dear lady those offers have all passed away 1 thought as 1 watched her smiling face as she sat there That old arm chair is my friend of pleasure and leisure Perfect comfort that eases my muscles and eases my pain It seems like an angel helping me relax gracefulliously I love it I love it thank you for not taking it away I did not wish to be angry now I know you know my need Praise the power of spirits and those who helped me keep And help me age joyfully with my friend my old arm chair Harold Hodge, Lennoxville, Que.Card of Thanks Deaths Birth FRENCH -1 would like to take this opportunity to thank all my relatives and friends who came to help me celebrate my ninetieth birthday, for all the beautiful cards, gifts and flowers that I received.I also wish to thank the ladies of the High Forest Red Cross Group who catered to the delicious lunch and for the lovely birthday cake made and decorated by Melanie Rowell.Last but not least I wish to thank my family for organizing the party and to all who had a part in making it such a memorable occasion.May The Lord Richly Bless You All.ANNA FRENCH REED - Thank you to everybody who made our 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration so special.We received many beautiful cards, gifts and flowers.Especially do we thank Helen Vachon who organized the event, along with capable helpers.A very special thanks to Donna and Arthur.It was all very much appreciated.REG AND RUTH In Memoriam HARTWELL, Muriel Kingdom - In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother who passed away August 6.In a quiet country cemetery Where the gentle breezes blow, Lies the one we love so dearly Whom we lost ten years ago.There will always be a heartache And often a silent tear, But always precious memories Of the days when you were here.KELLY HARTWELL (husband) WESLEY (son) WALTER & BARBARA (son and daughter-in-law) KRISTINA & SHAWN (grandchildren) MARSH, Helen - In loving memory of Helen who left me without saying goodbye three years ago on August 7, 1996.Love EARL BRULOTTE, Mr.Roger - After a long illness, at the C.H.U.S.hospital in Fleuri-mont, on Thursday, August 3rd, 2000, at the age of 63, Mr.Roger Brulotte.He leaves to mourn, his son, Robert John, his grandchild, Robbie, his brothers and sisters: Irène (Robert), Thérèse Brulotte, Cécile (Gerald), Joseph (Denise), Wilfred, Pauline (Philip), Aline (Paul), Robert (Ruth), Thérèse Côté and Rita (Georges).Predeceased by Roland Côté, Raymond Côté and Yvonne Côté.Mr.Brulotte is resting at the Desourdy Wilson Funeral Home, 4 Vale Perkins, Man-sonville, Que., JOE 1X0.Tel.: (450) 263-1212, Fax.: (450) 263-9557, dwil-son@endirect.qc.ca, where friends are invited to visit on Sunday evening, August 6th, 2000, from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.Funeral service from Mansonville Baptist Church on Monday, August 7th, 2000, at 2 p.m.The Rev.Walter Stairs officiating.Followed by interment at the Mansonville Protestant Cemetery.Please note: on Monday, day of service, the funeral home will be open from 12 noon.MARTIN, Lloyd Armisa - Quietly, on the evening of Friday, August 4, 2000, in his 86th year, at the Brome Missisquoi Perkins Hospital, Cowansville, Quebec.Predeceased by his loving wife Lois Baker.He is survived by his loving family, Joyce (Steve), Beverley (Eric), Dean and Linda, eight grandchildren, Jason (Amanda), Katie (Stéphane), Danny, Erika, Melissa, Crystal, Stephanie and Maya, and one great-grandson, Austin (Jason and Amanda).Resting at Joseph Dion & Son Funeral Home, 215 River St., Bedford, QC, where friends may visit on Sunday, August 6, 2000 from 2-5 p.m.and 7-9 p.m.Private funeral service.In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the Quebec Diabetes Foundation, 5635 Sherbrooke St.East, Montreal, Quebec, H1N 1A3 or The Ladies Auxiliary of the Brome Missisquoi Perkins Hospital, 950 Principale Street, Cowansville, QC, J2K 1K3 would be greatly appreciated by the family.FOUNDATION Eastern townships university Health center 580, Bowen Street Sherbrooke, Qc JIG 2E8 Tel.: (819)820-6450 SHERRER - COTE - Philip and Lissa are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their son, Travis Lee Cote Sherrer on July 3, 2000 at 6:19 p.m.weighing in at 5 lbs 11 oz.Half brother to Christopher and Steven and delighted grandparents Carleton and Lois Sherrer of Sutton and John and Beverly Cote from Mansonville.Deaths McHARG, Clifford - At the White House, Stanstead, Que., Saturday, August 5, 2000, in his 98th year.Beloved husband of the late Alice Haselton.Dear father of Linda (Gerard Dab).Grandfather of Charlotte and Emma.Clifford will also be sadly missed by his sister-in-iaws Gwen Berry and Jean Bufton, other relatives and friends.No visitation.The service will be in Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead, (819-876-5213) Wednesday, August 9, 2000, at 2 p.m.Reverend Lise Kuzminska officiating.Interment to follow in Woodside Cemetery.Donations to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.WONNACOTT, William (Billy) - At Thes-salon, Ont., on July 24th, 2000, in his 72nd year.Husband of Marion Milligan and brother of Joan Gill.THE GIFT OF BEIN mmlÊ cross the www.redcross.ca treet 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year + Canadian Red Cross Québec Division 1800 JYCROIX (1800 592-7649) RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH S DEATH NOTICES.CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 32c per word.Minimum charge $8.00 ($9.20 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions -15% off, 3 insertions - 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Antioch, Calif.: After Wynn Murray sang that night, her jeep never showed up.Luckily, I saw her running in the rain, and offered her a ride back to her tent.Niles, 111.: I am a musician and worked with Wynn Murray on the Olsen and Johnson show, “Sons O’ Fun.” She was a terrific gal and very talented.Aptos, Calif.: I met Wynn in 1951 at Fort Knox, Ky., where her husband was an instructor.Wynn was a warmheart- ed, beautiful woman whom I admired.I also dated Wynn’s younger sister, Ann Marie.Unfortunately, our romance came to an end because her parents disapproved.I lost touch with them in 1955.Santa Barbara, Calif.: In 1937, Wynn and I worked together in her first musical on Broadway, “Babes in Arms,” which had a very successful run.She was truly gifted, and some reviewers called her “a young Kate Smith.” Philadelphia: When I was a teenager, Wynn Murray lived two houses from me in Mayfield, Pa.As a child, she treated me like a big sister, and always wanted me to take her places.She would be 79 years old now.Dear Ann: Wynn Murray was well-known on the Broadway musical stage from the mid-1930s until she retired to raise a family.I was a close friend of Wynn and her husband from 1953 until her death at Fort Meade, Md.After her death, I lost track of the family.If any of them contact you, Ann, I would love to get in touch.— Lt.Col.David M.Ginsberg, Germantown, Tenn.Dear Lt.Col.Ginsberg and everyone who wrote: Thank you for your fond memories of Wynn Murray.I will forward your letters to her daughter, Mary Russo, who will no doubt share them with the entire family.Card party held in the dining hall of the Stanstead County Fairgrounds North 08-07-00 A K Q 5 4 ¥ 7 ?Q J 6 A K Q J 9 3 West East A A 7 A 10 9 8 3 » K 9 8 5 2 ¥ J 6 4 3 ?10 8 7 3 2 ?9 A 5 A A 10 8 4 South A J 6 2 ¥ A Q 10 ?A K 5 4 A 7 6 2 Vulnerable: East-West Dealer: South South West North East 1 ?Pass 2 A Pass 2 NT Pass 3 A Pass 3 NT Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: ¥ 5 Monday, Aug.7,2000 Picking the right horse By Phillip Alder D.H.Lawrence, the controversial English author, claimed, “The horse, the horse! The symbol of surging potency and power of movement, of action, in man.” Today’s deal is a standard no-trump race, but declarer must be careful on which horse — suit — he places his bet.Where would your money be riding?It is true that when planning to reach a game contract, we love majors and no-trump, but dislike minors.However, with a game-forcing hand, responder should bid his longest suit first.Hence North’s initial selection of two clubs, not one spade.West led the heart five: seven, jack, queen.Looking at those juicy clubs, declarer immediately attacked that suit, but East won with the ace and returned a heart, establishing West’s suit.Since the clubs failed to come in, South had only eight tricks: two hearts, four diamonds and two clubs.When declarer led a spade, West grabbed the trick with his ace and took the rest of his hearts to defeat the contract.South should have initially mounted the spade horse — carefully.He should have crossed to dummy with a diamond, then played a spade toward his jack.If East has the spade ace and wins the trick, declarer has nine winners: three spades, two hearts and four diamonds.And if East ducks, declarer, after winning with his jack, switches to clubs, getting home via one spade, two hearts, four diamonds and two clubs.Here, though.West wins with the spade ace but cannot continue hearts without giving South a third trick in the suit.And if West switches, declarer has time to drive out the club ace.Ayer’s Cliff Another very successful card party was held on July 28 at the dining hall of the Stanstead County Fairgrounds.500 was played at 15 tables.This card party was held benefit of Michael and Mathieu Simoneau-Harri-son and family of Stanstead.Debbie Smith welcomed everyone and after the rules for prizes were given out, the game began.Ice tea and ice water was set out for everyone as it sure was a hot day.At 3:30 p.m.players were asked to stop playing as Mr.Albert Simoneau (grandfather of the boys) came on behalf of the family, to accept the proceeds.Mr.Ross Murray of the Stanstead Journal was here to take pictures.Debbie Smith, Irene Shelden, Margaret Houle, and Lorraine Harrison presented Albert with approximately $700.00 from these two card parties.Albert expressed his thanks on behalf of his family to everyone who helped out in any way to make these card parties a success, and gave us an update on the boys.At this time we had Albert, draw the winning tickets on a wooden pig, donated by Dave and Shirley Beasley, won by Alice O’Conner; a voucher donated by Hollande Gardening, won by Chester Hartwell; a voucher donated by Steve’s Pizzera, won by Archie St-Onge.Players then continued to play.Scores were added up: ladies’ high, Dorothy Shattuck, ladies’ 2nd, Marion Cox.Gents’ high, Bud Wing, Gents’ 2nd, M.L.Knowlton, Female skunk prize, Audrey Gale.Male skunk prize, C.Danneau.Nine-no-trump, Jean Martin.Floating prize for having three 8’s was won by Margaret Houle.A secret score of 3480 was won by Dorothy Vachon and Syd Davis.Door prizes were claimed by Reno Désainde, Casey Vriesendorp, Ruby Simpson, Harris Olson, Heather Haskell, Alice O’Conner, Carmen Danneau, Anne Simpton, Irene Shelden, Brandon Haskell, Dorothy Vachon, Esther Côté, Evelyn Graham, M.L.Knowlton, Dorothy Shattuck, Bud Wing, Margaret Cheal, Marie Hartwell, Julia Callaway, Barbara Wing, Fern Harvey, Alison Patterson, Denis Daveau, June Patterson, Rupert Huckins, Josephine Harrison, Raymond Shepherd, Ron MacLeod, Lil Sharmon, Lorraine Harrison, Marion Cox, Margaret Houle, Jean Martin, Mildred Standish, Lorelei Patterson, Alice Mayhew.Laurrette Redik-er, Syd Davis, Mildred Roarke, H.Hafner, Madeleine Daveau, Meryl Nut-brown, Marion St-Onge, Chester Hartwell, G.Heatherington, and Debbie Smith.A drawing for a handmade bird-house was claimed by Alison Patterson; two brass horses, Alice O’OConner; pink geranium, Esther Cote; red geranium, Hazel Hand; bag of goodies, Madeleine Daveau; bath goodies, Margaret Houle; dozen rolls, Margaret Houle; Inter-Marche, Hazel Hand; Crook’s Garage voucher, Mildred Roarke; Richard’s Restaurant voucher, Marion St-Onge; hair dryer, Doris Davis.Prizes were donated by Irene Shelden, Margaret Houle, Lorraine Harrison, Alex Aletier, Crook’s Garage, Joleen Smith, Evelyn Lafond, Fleurs S.Passion, Magasin Lynn, Connie Smith, Pep’s Restaurant, Chuck and Cathy Neville, Hollande Gardens, Richard’s Restaurant, Steve’s Pizzeria, Inter Marche, June Patterson, Alison Patterson, Royce Wallace, Fern Harvey, Muriel Mosher, Madelyn Dezan, Carmen Danneau, Sutton Gardens, Canadian Tire -Coaticook; Dave and Shirley Beasley, and Debbie Smith.Lorraine Harrison on behalf of Irene Shelden, Margaret Houle, Debbie Smith and herself expressed thanks to all who donated food, prizes and for coming to support our two card parties.She also thanked Richie Harrison, Joleen Smith, Connie Smith, Bruce Smith for helping to set tables and take them down.A big thank you to the Stanstead County Fair-board for the use of the dining hall.Thanks again everyone! 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Call The Blue Corporation - 24 hrs.1-800-749-6447 $10,950 Minimum Investment Monday, August 7, 2000 page 15 RECORD High Forest Theda Lowry Roland and Theda Lowry were among the delegates attending the Grand Lodge Sessions L.O.L.and L.O.B.A.of Canada held in June at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel in Charlottetown, P.E.I.The L.O.B.A.Sessions were very ably conducted by Grand Mistress Helen Wambolt of Brookfield, N.S., as were the L.O.L.Sessions by Grand Master David Griffin of Don Mills, Ont.The Sessions were well attended with delegates from all across Canada, each province was represented by its Grand Mistress, with two from Ontario representing Ontario East and Ontario West.It was nice to renew old acquaintances.While in P.E.I.we were supper guests of Elbert and Effa Morrison and family in Summerside.Springtime is beautiful in P.E.I.; the bright red soil where the crops had not yet come up and the very green grass of spring.Roland and Theda enjoyed several social events recently, a 70th birthday party for Carl Jackson at Colleen (Jack-son) and Alaric Haerens' at Les Cedres, Que., a 25th Anniversary Party for Diane (Fraser) and Marc Clowery at the Army and Navy in Lennoxville, the Fraser Family Reunion at Malcolm and Doreen’s in Cookshire, a Graduation Party for Dr.Suzie (Banflll) Sylvester at Camping Mel- bourne, the Masonic and Eastern Star Barbecue and picnic at Neil and Marlene Burns’ in Island Brook, a 40th Birthday for Sternie Lowry at Bar Country Salle des Erables, Sawyerville, also the Lowry family and friends barbecue at Justin and Jeanne’s in Sawyerville.Your Birthday Monday, August 7,2000 Should something for which you have grand hopes get off to an inauspicious start in the year ahead, don’t get discouraged.Tenacity will help you reap the rewards you desire.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) Instead of garnering the sympathy or support for which you’re hoping concerning an old family disagreement, the argument could reach a new level.Let sleeping dogs lie.Major changes are ahead for Leo in the coming year.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) It’s much wiser and kinder to encourage people who express their ideas or plans with you today rather than be critical of them.If you must say something, be sure it’s constructive.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) If you're impulsive about your financial obligations, you could create hardships for yourself for some time to come.Thoroughly review any new commitment be- Ray Keneson (a cousin of Theda’s) of Goffstown, N.H., was a dinner guest of the Lowrys.He also attended the Fraser Reunion.Roland and Theda were among those who enjoyed the Orange Picnic at the MacRae Grove, Inverness, also the deli- fore taking it on today.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) By being patient and persevering today, you should be able to win over the support of those who are presently opposing you and thwarting your efforts.They need time to think things over.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) People with whom you’ll be involved today could begin to feel manipulated or used if you simply expect them to do your bidding.Ask for help.Don’t take it for granted it’s due you.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) Putting your frivolous interests ahead of your duties or responsibilities today may provide you with temporary pleasure, but it won’t equal the guilt you’ll feel from being unproductive.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) Only perseverance and consistency will achieve your goals and objectives today, so you might as well roll up your sleeves and get going.There won’t be any free rides.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) Trying to convert a person who has an unyielding personality to your opinions or methods cious supper sponsored by the Kinnear’s Mills U.C.W., and the dance in the evening.Despite a rain shower interrupting the well organized afternoon program, the spirits of the crowd went undampened! will be an exercise in futility today.Do your own thing and let this individual do his or hers.ARIES (March 21-April 19) Don’t add that straw that could break the camel’s back today.If you’re already straining to take care of your financial obligations, it’s wise not to assume any additional ones.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Monitor your own effectiveness today before accusing others of dragging their feet.If you start placing requirements on teammates, they’ll do the same to you.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Do what’s required of you today with a smile, not a frown.It’s part of life that we have to perform tasks or chores we find distasteful.You can make it ugly or rewarding.CANCER (June 21-July 22) You probably already know that it’s not too bright to get involved in controversial situations with pals who do not share your ideology.Don’t get drawn into any today.CROSSWORD ACROSS 34 1 First of the pot 35 5 Expanded 36 9 Plays’ players 37 14 Emblem 38 15 Sitarist Shankar 39 16 Blazing 40 17 Insufficiently thought out 41 19 Weighty volumes 42 20 Sooner than, in poetry 43 21 One Astaire 44 22 Approaches 45 23 The other Astaire 47 24 Grow less 48 26 African desert 50 29 Truant GI 52 30 Old postal abbr.55 33 Make joyful 56 Saturday's Puzzle Solved M A S K E D 1 R E P E N T E D A C T 1 V A L A C A R T E T A U T E 1 V E R O N 1 C A A D D E R 1 R A V E N P H D D E E H A G E N E P E E O M N i p 0 T E N T V E R Y R E T O o L E D T E R S E D u D S R E 1 N A S T 1 R T O G E T H E R T A R N F L A V O R S O M E T R E E L A N E S B U G 1 D A B A N K S C A B L E R 1 D D A N C E D O R 1 A N E N L A R G E R E M M E T T S E E D B E D S M E S S E S Gain time Board-game cube Dreadful __-on-Trent Play part Break off Play part Mauled Gray Johnny Spelunking site Writes letter by letter Emulate Cicero Like broken horses More timid __Dame University Brit, flyboys Less colored Suppress ruthlessly 58 French student 59 Singer Redding 60 Novel thought 61 Surrendered formally 62 “And Then There Were 63 Get together DOWN 1 1975 Wimbledon champ 2 Come closer 3 Cock-and-bull story 4 Mischievous pixie 5 Premium quality 6 Gathered, as fallen leaves 7 Daredevil Knievel 8 Far from drowsy 9 Derisive cry 10 Underway 37 Vamoose! 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