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To find out what's happening in your community Thought of the Day l Subscribe to ¦—THE—.J Sherbrooke 569-9528 Knowiton.242-1188 The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Few minds wear out, more rust out.- Christian N.Bovee 60 CENTS Monday, June 22, 1998 18-year-old Vermont resident killed by train in Lennoxville Staff An 18-year-old Vermont resident was struck and killed by a train late Saturday night in Lennoxville.The accident occurred close to 401 Queen St.near the Hell’s Angel’s bunker at around 3:30 a.m., but Sherbrooke police say they have no evidence of a link with the biker gang.An investigation was underway to determine if alcohol was involved.“They (American teenagers) come to Sherbrooke every weekend to drink,” said Lt.Bertrand Dessault.The drinking age is 18 in Quebec, compared to 21 in Vermont.The teenager was accompanied by a few friends from his home state, who were being questioned by police yesterday afternoon.Police were not releasing the name of the victim until his parents had been notified.The teenager was struck by a freight train operated by the American Railway company.The train stopped in Sherbrooke and employees notified police they believed somebody had been hit.Officers found the body soon afterwards.Buses for Magog hospital supporters organized for meeting Staff Activists fighting to keep the day surgery open at Magog’s La Providence Hospital are organizing busses to bring concerned citizens to the next meeting of the Estrie regional health board.The Régie Régionale de la Santé et des Services Sociaux de l’Estrie will be holding its monthly meeting in Sherbrooke on Tuesday, June 23, beginning at 7 p.m.The location of the meeting has been moved from the health board’s King Street offices to the Centre jeunesse de l’Estrie, 332 Dufferin Street in anticipation of a larger than normal crowd.On the agenda will be a final decision on whether or not to close the day surgery at La Providence.The health board wants to close the day surgery unit and centralise it at the Centre Universitaire de la Santé de l’Estrie in Sherbrooke.Opponents of the plan say it will move services too far away from the population of the Memphrémagog MRC and spell the beginning of the end for La Providence as an acute care hospital.Over the last three weeks more than 30 community organizations have come out against the plan, and nearly 11,000 signatures were gathered on a petition presented in the National Assembly last week.To make their opposition to the proposed plan clear, supporters of the Magog hospital’s operating room have arranged for busses to bring people to the meeting.The busses will be at the Galeries Orford, and will leave for the meeting at 6 p.m.Tuesday.JUE™ .* -S w" : «.»• mm rfpssss Search for Missing Man PERRY BEATON/CORRESPONDENT Officers search for the body of a young man who was missing and believed drowned in the Massawippi River in Lennoxville on Sunday afternoon.Sherbrooke police reported the man, thought to be in his 20s, was fishing on the bank of the river near 75 Winder Street when he is believed to have gone for a swim and then sank beneath the surface at around 2:30 p.m.Officers were still searching for the body on Sunday evening, and would be investigating the case, police said.CUSE director says reporters are ignoring good news for bad By Rita Legault Sherbrooke The director of the Centre universitaire de santé de l’Estrie accused local reporters of ignoring good news about his institution in favor of more sensational bad news.The comment came at a press conference where Normand Si- moneau announced the hospital, has gotten a good report from the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.After a four-day visit the hospital rating agency gave an preliminary report that the hospital had a devoted and competent staff which offered high quality services.But reporters were mainly on hand to confirm rumors that a pregnant woman had been turned away from the CUSE and drove to Quebec City to have her baby.Reporters had been trying since early the previous morning to confirm the story which was told to some reporters by a Magog woman.SEE CUSE, PAGE 3 ALL OUR PRICES ARE DISPLAYED - NO SURPRISES! I 2200 Sherbrooke St.MAGOG (Quebec) 843-6571 AH the AVAILABLE FOR YEARS Gilles Dion says with» a vast CHOICE in STOCK Come see us before BUYING or LEASING ALL OUR PRICES ARE DISPLAYED - NO SURPRISES! 2200 Sherbrooke St.MAGOG (Quebec) 843-6571 page 2 Monday, June 22, 1998 RECORD Weeding the garden in nothing more than a few bits of colored string Is modem melanoma part of evolution?It’s amazing how supposedly normal people sometimes learn so slowly - or not at all.It’s noon on Sunday and we're on our way to Father’s Day dinner (ahem, ahem).Look to the left: There’s a middle-aged man wearing only shorts as he rides his mower around the lawn in a series of squares, each one smaller than the last.Look to the right: There’s a not-quite-middle-aged woman weeding the vegetable garden, in nothing more than a few bits of colored string.Back on the left, a confusion of kids scream with delight as they play in the plastic pool beside the house.There’s another loto-québec bareback rider giving his lawn the trim of its life.And there’s a bunch just lying in the sun.Everywhere you look there’s someone else wearing hardly any clothes.Now don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing I like better than - oops, I better not go there.But don’t these people (or the parents in charge of the younger ones) _____ read the papers?Don’t they listen to the radio?Don’t they watch TV.Or do they do any or all of those things and just, well, not pay attention?Hasn’t it sunk in?Don’t they understand?Did Robert Bourassa die for nothing?Charles Bury Draw 98-06-20 2 6 16 24 34 38 Bonus number: 8 WINNERS PRIZES 6/6 1 $ 2 186 598,30 5/6+ 9 $ 72 886,60 5/6 323 $ 1 624,70 4/6 15 760 $63,80 3/6 286 092 $ 10 Total sales: $16 075 815,00 Next grand prize (approx.): $2 000 000,00 Draw 98-06-20 Bonus number: 49 WINNERS 6/6 0 5/6+ 0 5>6 15 4/6 1 093 3/6 17 012 PRIZES $ 1 000 000,00 $ 50 000,00 $500 $50 $5 Total sales: $ 509 145,50 Eite Draw 98-06-19 NUMBER PRIZES 576399 $ 100,000 76399 $1,000 6399 $250 399 $50 99 $10 9 $2 E|tra Draw 98-06-20 NUMBER PRIZES 782031 $100,000 82031 $1,000 2031 $250 031 $50 31 $10 1 $2 Draw 98-06-19 ggH7l 4 5 6 9 31 37 47 Bonus number: 32 WINNERS 7/7 0 6/7+ 1 6/7 44 5/7 2 615 4/7 52 293 3/7+ 45 885 3/7 431 380 PRIZES $ 2 500 000,00 $ 108 469,30 $2 157,00 $129,60 $10 $10 free play Tolal sales: $ 6 057 530,00 Next grand prize (approx.): $4 000 000,00 Claims: See back of tickets, in the event ot discrepancy between this list and the official winning list, the latter shall prevail.This is not just Chicken-Little me worried the sky is falling.On the contrary.In fact these days the sky is very much, well, up in the air.What’s happened is that over the last hundred years or so the airborne exhaust of human activity has eaten away one of the sky’s essential parts - the ozone layer of the atmosphere.Ozone is basically oxygen on steroids.It has three atoms per molecule instead of the usual two.And one of the many complex reasons the planet Earth supports life is the simple fact that a thin layer of ozone in the upper atmosphere blocks out the ultraviolet part of sunlight, keeping most of the UV rays away from you, me and other living things.I say most because some of it gets through.A certain amount of UV light has always been present on Earth.That’s why you get sunburn.This is easy to prove: UV won’t penetrate glass, so you can’t get a tan through a closed window.Losing the ozone layer is like opening the window.In comes the bad light which causes sunburn - and skin cancer.What this means for me and you is that we should not expose our skins to the sun, especially when there’s lots of UV light out there.On Sunday the ultraviolet light index was a whopping Number 8 - ‘20 minutes to burn.’ Wow, better put on lots of sunscreen, eh?Then we’ll be okay.Wrong.While the best of them will briefly delay the onset of sunburn, Sunscreens will absolutely not reduce the risk of cancer - no matter how much you put on.Because of the thinning of the ozone layer, the number of people getting skin cancer has gone up by eight times since 1980.And it’s usually the deadly melanoma.In other words, keep your skin out of the sun, stupid.And if you find a black spot on your skin, see your doctor right away.Ask a friend to check the parts of your body you can’t see.All this has been in the papers, on radio and TV about as often as Ann Landers.But judging by our Sunday drive, it hasn’t yet sunk in.Will it ever?Or is modern melanoma just part of evolution - nature’s way of eliminating slow learners.To reach Charles Bury, scream from the highest mountaintop, or throw rocks at his passing truck.Or call The Record at (819) 569-6345 or (450) 242-1188 and leave a message.Or drop him a line at 2850 Delorme, Sherbrooke J1K 1A1.Or wire him at .Bruis Accident on Autoroute 10 Five people were injured on Autoroute 10 Sunday morning, near exit 118 at Magog, when a woman driving toward Montreal lost control of her car.She drove across the median and struck a vehicle coming in the opposite direction.Three people had to be taken to hospital, and two were being kept overnight, but their injuries were not considered serious.Mosquitoes causing car accidents Quebec Police Force officials recorded four deer-related accidents on secondary highways and Autoroute 10 this weekend.Mosquitoes in the forest are driving deer to distraction, out of the forest and onto the highways, police said.Embezzlement investigation at Clarenceville Town Hall The Quebec Police Force is investigating a former town of Clarenceville employee on allegations she pocketed town money.QPF spokesman Cst.Réjean Carrier said Friday that members of the Montreal-based economic crime squad have been investigating the former employee since December 1997.The investigation is into allegations of improperly handling property tax money paid to the town by residents.A caller to the Record said the former employee apparently took advantage of those who paid their property taxes in cash.In several instances, though receipts were given, the money never found its way into municipal coffers.Today’s Weather *>./¦  f Richmond >' Lac-Méganti^.i THeitord.Mines » .A 7 j i.r /;COWANSVIUJ> ; \ Stanstiad Shesmookxv Wm OUTLOOK FOR : Eastern Townships: Monday: Cloudy with a chance of rain.Tuesday: Cloudy with a chance of rain.Wednesday: Cloudy of rain.BEN ® by DANIEL SHELTON ¦ -SIGH: bABY-SITTING AGAIN.I GUESS PATTY ANP NATHAN PESERVE AN EVEN INGOUT TO THEMSELVES .I JUST HOPE I PONT GET TO THEIR HOUSE TOO LATE.SHE SA! 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NO TO GET IN benolivi ©total - fr * 44:*• A ' 99M !«M Phys.Ed.instructor, George Garard, watched with pride and anticipation as the students and staff of Sherbrooke Elementary School came together to celebrate their annual Canada Sports Day, Thursday, June 11.Just after 9 a.m., S E students, from kindergarten to Grade 4, made their way to the school gym to take part in the opening ceremonies of this year’s Games.Ten groups, led by their Grade 5 leaders, entered the gym, each beneath the flag of one of the 10 provinces, to sing the national anthem and to recite the Athlete’s Oath with Garard.After the lighting of the “torch” the students proceeded out on to the playing field behind the school, where Grade 6 students had been busily preparing the morning’s games.The Games, a yearly ritual at the school for more than 20 years, were founded on the principles of fun and sportsmanship, and have provided Garard with an excellent opportunity to teach his Grade 5e and 6 students the importance of responsibility and co-operation.That Garard has been successful in his efforts is clearly demonstrated by the continued participation of Thomas Barton.Barton, a former student of Garard’s, and a recent graduate of Alexander Galt High School, has been returning to the school every year since Grade 8, to help with the organization of the events.At the end of the morning, students gathered once more in the school gym to listen to Garard, as he congratulated them all on another great Canada Sports Day, and thanked Grade 5 and 6 students for their hard work and dedication.After the flame was extin- COURTESY SHERBROOKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Students went with the flow of things at Sherbrooke Elementary School’s annual Canada Sports Day.guished, and laid to rest for another year, Thomas Barton stepped forward to declare the Games officially closed, and the students and staff, having enjoyed another day of sports and recreation, filed off to their respective classrooms.Reflecting on the performance of his student leaders, later that day, Garard noted: “1 always worry that they (the 5s and 6s) won’t pull through.But they always do.” Submitted by W.D.Duncan COURTESY SHERBROOKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL While participation was the name of the game, many students worked hard to bring victory to their team.COURTESY SHERBROOKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Students light the torch to begin the day of competition and fun. page 12 Monday, June 22, 1998 THE' SPORTS Jays and Expos renew their old rivalry Interleague play gets a Canadian sensibility By Tom Maloney Southam News Toronto As major league baseball goes in Canada this season, this may be as good as it gets.The Toronto Blue Jays and Montreal Expos renew their interleague sparring match with a pair of two-game series this week and Toronto catcher Darrin Fletcher, for one, can’t wait to play in Olympic Stadium on St.Jean Baptiste Day.The teams go today and Tuesday at the SkyDome, then Wednesday and Thursday in Montreal.The Blue Jays, representing Canada's largest English-speaking city, will have ace Itoger Clemens pitching on the June 24 holiday celebrated fervently by Quebec nationalists.Injury caused Fletcher, then with Montreal, to miss last year’s series between the two clubs, which was taken by the Expos two games to one.One of the games was in Toronto on Canada Day.Using the word "we" when discussing the Expos, Fletcher recalled: “We knew we’d be playing in front of a packed house on Canada Day.We played well too.It seemed we were a bit more up for it.” The Blue Jays wore maple-leaf red jerseys for that pivotal game at the SkyDome.The Expos won 2-1, as Jeff Juden out-duelled Clemens in front of many Montreal transplants.“I was surprised and kind of disappointed by the crowd,” recalled Jays outfielder Shawn Green, until then unaware of the population exodus to Toronto from Montreal.“It seemed like it was about 50-50 for support.You could sense the rivalry.” For fans of politics and baseball, the renewal of the interleague clash is worthy of anticipation even as both clubs approach dead-duck status before the all-star break.Fletcher, a native and resident of Illinois, gained an outsider/insider perspective on the Toronto-Montreal thing while playing five seasons for the Expos.He signed a three-year contract as a free agent with the Jays this winter, thereby becoming a symbol of the economic disparity between the two franchises.He is still intrigued by the language issue in Montreal.“The French feel they could be swallowed up by English North America,” he said.“I enjoyed the culture and it’s a beautiful city.But it just seemed to me, with all the problems we have around the world, the language issue is awfully trivial.It creates a difference with the English people there, but yet I’m for people to maintain their own identity.I don’t see why anybody, just because they live in the U.S.or Canada, would have to let go of their heritage.” Blue Jays pitcher Paul Quantrill -the lone Canadian player on the two teams, a Toronto-area resident now but a Montrealer in his boyhood - demurs on the topic of the series as a geopolitical sports event.“Somebody’s going to want to turn this into a political issue,” said Quantrill, a smart man.“I’m just going to tell all the guys to be careful.It’s just something different that’s going to be added to it.” Inside the Toronto organization there’s a sense that the Montreal front office harbors some jealousy.The Jays have the bloated payroll and the two World Series trophies.Due to the attractive southern Ontario marketplace, they’re on TV much more frequently.“I remember,” Fletcher said, “Larry Walker always used to refer to TSN as the Toronto Sports Network.” Some wonder whether Montreal chose Colorado’s offer over Toronto’s last November for second baseman Mike Lansing simply out of fear that Lansing would perform too well for the Jays.Paul Quantrill recalls how last year’s Jays-Expos series stood out.“The truth is, sometimes I wake up in hotels and I can’t remember what city I’m in," the Jays’ pitcher said.“One series just kind of rolls into the other.But last year, you knew it was going to be for bragging rights.Losing (two of three) really sucked.” Small wonder there’s such rivalry between the two teams.“There’s a lot of connections,” said Fletcher, who became the 29th player to play for both teams.Montreal outfielder Robert Perez is No.30.Sam Pollock, CEO of the Blue Jays, is the most successful general manager in Montreal Canadiens’ history.Jays’ reliever Bill Risley broke ifito the major leagues with the Expos in ‘92.And Toronto manager Tim Johnson served as bench coach for Montreal’s Felipe Alou for two years, 1993 and ‘94.“We enjoyed our two years there,” Johnson said.“I learned a lot from Felipe and this is going to be fun.He’s like a big brother to me.” World Cup 98 Heat wave sidelines English hooligans in France By Jack Todd Southam News Marseille It’s an idiot sun.It broils your eyeballs, fries your knees, stifles your breath, turns you into a tongue-lolling, lobotomized idiot incapable of doing anything more than sip an iced glass of pastis on a cafe terrace as you watch the Dutch fans march past - pale, sweating blobs in their bright orange shirts and bright orange wigs and bright orange socks.It is too hot to wear orange.It is quite possibly too hot to wear anything at all.It is certainly too hot to think.Heat, not the English hooligans, has become the current preoccupation of France 98.It is 29 Celsius in Paris, 37 in Bordeaux, 33 in Montpellier, 35 according to the thermometer on the dashboard of the taxi that fights its way through the Friday afternoon traffic in Marseille.The Danes clearly wilted in the heat against South Africa Thursday afternoon.The Bulgarians may have felt it as they lost to Nigeria Friday.At 5:30 in the afternoon the heat is just peaking, and the Dutch will play South Korea here at 5:30 this afternoon.After a rainy first week in the north and at least one chilly game in the south when the Mistral blew through the French opener here in Marseille, the heat is moving to spectacular levels and dragging the World Cup with it.But I say with some confidence that the hottest place in France yesterday was the train from Montpellier to Marseille.There is a train culture developing in France 98, with a horde of World Cup gypsies following teams from city to city, sometimes on an almost daily basis.Fans, journalists, back-packers, groupies, hangers-on.Whether it’s because of threatened strikes or standard procedure I don’t know, but the French are hardly checking tickets - mine has been checked once in a half-dozen trips, and most of the time there’s no one connected with the railway on the platform or on the trains.Travelers simply storm the first- class section first, rendering reservations and class distinctions useless.The first week, the trains were on time almost to the minute and not particularly crowded.Perhaps because word has gotten round that no one is checking tickets, the trains are suddenly full to overflowing and running late.My train arrived in Marseille two hours late.Here, instead of a paroxysm of joy because the French team became the first to score four goals in a game in this World Cup, there is a paroxysm of anxiety and frustration because Zinedine Zidane will be suspended for two games and Christian Dugarry is injured and out for the tournament.“Zidane! Idiot!” is the headline in one of the Marseille papers.Zidane’s foul cost him a red card against Saudi Arabia and will keep him out of France’s quarter-final game, when his team could be eliminated without its best player.Zidane is a local hero here in Marseille, one of those young Algerian boys you see everywhere kicking filthy grey balls around on the streets on every square inch of space - in one instance, playing a furious game on the slick marble surface of the entryway to the Opera Municipale.Zidane grew up in the Marseille equivalent of “the projects,” grimy government-built apartment buildings and is now considered the best player on the French team; of all the tens of thousands of Algerian boys playing soccer here, he’s the one who has gone the farthest.That gives Zidane special dispensation in Marseille.A question to a cab driver sparks the same reaction as the headline: “Zidane! Idiot!” followed by a 20-minute discourse on soccer.“For nine months you think about nothing else.Then - boomph! - it’s over.It’s all over.” But the Dutch are rolling into town, followed by the Brazilians.Then the quarter-finals, the semi-finals_ “No.It’s over.Fini.Zidane_” And he’s off again.Zidane has done what the English could not do.In the eyes of a Marseille cab driver, at least, he’s put an end to the World Cup. 1 THE < Monday, June 22, 1998 page 13 ENTERTAINMENT McAnuff delivers on Honore de Balzac’s classic Cousin Bette gets the Hollywood treatment By Jamie Portman Southam News Ottawa As a stage director, he dazzled our eyes and assaulted our eardrums with The Who’s Tommy, one of the few successful rock entertainments to make it within the context of the Broadway musical theatre.But now in total contrast to the high-decibel pyrotechnics of that show, he has reached back into the subtly textured 19th-century world of French novelist Honore de Balzac’s classic Cousin Bette to make his debut as a feature film director.Des McAnuff admits that his career is full of polar opposites like this.“And it does make me sound pretty confused," he says, laughing by phone from Toronto.Maybe, he adds, mischie vously, his eclectic output is a reflection of his loyalty to two countries.“1 was born in the United States and I was raised in Canada.I’m a dual citizen." In the case of Cousin Bette, McAnuff finds a lot of contemporary relevance in Balzac’s sardonically witty tale about a scheming spinster whose sly machinations manage to bring everyone around her toppling down.“When I read the script, I was immediately struck by it.It felt to me much more of a contemporary story, and I also found it refreshingly funny for a so-called period piece." The film, which arrives in Canada June 26, stars Jessica Lange as the calculating cousin Bette, Elisabeth Shue as a ruthless courtesan, Bob Hoskins as a lecherous mayor, Hugh Laurie as the rich but spendthrift relative whose indifference to Bette’s emotions turns her into an implacable enemy, and Aden Young as the opportunistic young armst who wins her affection and then Betrays her.I The story is set against a background of mounting social and economic us-rest in 1840s France.f “It shows the casual disregard of the upper classes for looming financial catjj astrophe,” McAnuff, 46, says.“We’ve seen the same attitudes at work in this century.” For all his success as a Broadway director (Big River, Tommy and How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying), and despite this latest move into the high-stakes world of Hollywood, McAnuff says much of his sensibility continues to be shaped by the less commercially driven culture of Canada.He still feels a strong emotional pull to the country where it all started for him: indeed, it’s only a few years since he turned down an opportunity to become artistic director of the Stratford Festival.He first made waves in 1973 while studying theatre at Toronto’s Ryerson Polytechnic: his ground-breaking play, Leave It To Beaver Is Dead, won the Factory Lab Theatre award for best play by a university student.Two years later, he played a key role in developing The Pits, a collective creation about the occupants of a dilapidated rooming house.The show proved to be a seminal event in the life of Toronto’s alternative theatre movement during the 1970s and gave further evidence of McAnuff s readiness to push the envelope.His move to the United States is something that just happened.When McAnuff first went to New York to direct a play in the late 1970s, other offers started coming in.“I can’t ever remember the moment when I made a choice to live there permanently,” he says now.“It was one of those occasions where suddenly you blink and a decade’s gone by.” k Joseph Papp’s legendary New York Shakespeare Festival proved a hospitable haven to both sides of McAnuff s talent.It was there that he successfully remounted a new version of Leave It To Beaver Is Dead, and later launched his award-winning The Death Of Von Richthofen As Witnessed From Earth.But McAnuff also won respect as a classical theatre director with Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part One.His New York successes brought him to California where his 11 seasons as artistic director of the La Jolla Playhouse captured more than 200 awards for excellence, including a 1993 Tony for Outstanding Regional Theatre.It was at La Jolla as well where he continued to demonstrate his versatility, winning plaudits for his interpretations of Shakespeare and Chekhov as well as the pre-Broadway Tommy.He had directed one short movie, but had been frustrated in his efforts to do a feature film.“It takes a long time to get a film together, and most of them seem to disintegrate before your eyes.” Then, a couple of years ago, he was handed the screenplay for Cousin Bette written by Lynn Seifert, a writer he already knew and admired, and Susan Tarr.Another colleague, Rob Schei-dlinger, would be an executive producer on the project, and gradually the pieces started falling into place.“Ultimately, this is a character-driven story, a personal story of cousin Bette’s revenge.But I do think her destruction of these people’s lives and, in particular, her family parallels the larger social and political issues.” Now that the film is ready for release, McAnuff can’t imagine anyone other than Jessica Lange in the title role.“The reason I was so hot on the idea of Jessica playing this role is that Bette is not really a homely character - she’s simply perceived this way.I think her radiance creates a sympathy for that character that’s really necessary if you’re going to go on the dark journey she takes us on.” After his experience with Cousin Bette, McAnuff knows that he “absolutely” wants to continue doing movies.“But I don’t want to turn my back on theatre by any means, although I know it’s difficult to sustain both careers simultaneously.” Margaret Atwood to receive honorary Oxford degree Byjeannie Marshall Southam News Toronto One of Canada’s most famous writers has been chosen to receive an honorary doctorate from Oxford University.Margaret Atwood will be one of eight people recognized at the prestigious university’s annual honorary degree ceremony June 24.Others include Sadako Ogata, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees, and Lord Mackay of Clashfern, Britain’s former Lord High Chancellor.“We think she’s a talent- ed and distinguished writer and we are delighted she’s coming to the awards,” said Sir Keith Thomas, president of Oxford’s Corpus Christi College and a member of the committee that chose Atwood for the degree.Thomas said the committee chooses people who are distinguished in the fields of literature, politics and academia.“I’m touched and delighted to have been chosen for this honor,” said a statement issued by Atwood,#who is travelling with her family in Ireland on vacation.She already has 12 hon- orary degrees from universities around the world including the University of Leeds in England, Smith College in Massachusetts and the University of Toronto.Atwood, 58, has published more than 35 books of fiction, poetry, criticism, social history and children’s literature.She has also written scripts for radio and television dramas.Her books receive worldwide attention and have been translated into 22 languages including Icelandic and Urdu.Atwood’s 1996 novel Alias Grace, based on an actual murder in Upper Canada in 1843, was shortlisted for such international prizes as the Booker and the Orange, and won Britain’s W.H.Smith Literary Award and the IMPAC Dublin literary award.In Canada, Alias Grace was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Award and won the Giller prize.Atwood has also received such prestigious awards as the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for the Canadian and Caribbean Region, The Sunday Times Award for Literary Excellence in the U.K., and France’s Le Chevalier dans l’Orde des Arts et des Lettres. page 14 Monday, June 22, 1998 ¦¦¦—THE — Record Lois Blanchette receives International Lifetime Achievement Award Our Founder’s Day celebration was held on April 27, 1998 and began with luncheon “on the town” and then continued at Lois.The ceremonial table with satin cloth bearing the crest of Beta Sigma Phi, a beautiful bowl of yellow roses and three yellow candles in black wrought iron ho'ders was placed in the music room overlooking the garden, where the first greening of springtime was beginning to show.Above the table was suspended a gold satin “pendant” bearing the Greek letters Beta Sigma Phi.This was the focal point of our celebration.The three candles were lit by vice-president Peggy Herring with all members repeating Beta Sigma Phi as each candle flamed into life.\ The Founder’s Day Pledgawas conducted by Claudette Szewczykl The message from the presillent, Bill Ross, was read by our présidant, Marguerite Cotton."I The message from Vice Président, Jack Ross, was read by our own Vft:e President, Peggy Herring.^ The program chairman,' Lois Blanchette, presented each member with a page of illustrations for our new logo for the coming season.This was “Dust into Stardust” — a quote taken from our closing ritual which symbolizes the realization of our dreams.Our founder, Walter W.Ross, told us so many years ago to “keep the dream big, — it always comes true in Beta Sigma Phi,” and we really believe in this.Lois then conducted the Discussion Program which took the form of the life story of two famous people who realized their dreams — “Duncan Hines” of cake mix fame and the legendary Fuller Brush Man, Alfred Carl Fuller.Teenie Lacroix, Marg Charlebois and Doreen Beaudry read the stories.Our only absentee was Fran Lagasse.A wonderful surprise closed the meeting when President Marguerite Cotton announced that member Lois Blanchette had been given the International Lifetime Achievement Award.Lois is completing her series of 100 discussion programs, which have been used by hundreds of Beta Sigma Phi Chapters all over the world.There are more than 300,000 active members in upwards of 50,000 chapters in countries all over the world.All these chapters have access to Lois’ original programs.Several years ago she wrote a three-year program comprising 54 programs, which was called the “Sigma Series.” For this she was awarded a trip to Kansas City, Missouuri and given a grand tour of the International headquarters of Beta Sigma Phi.All members joined in congratulating Lois on this award and we all agreed that she certainly deserved it! The Closing Ritual was then repeated in unison and our next meeting will be arranged by telephone within a few days.Respectfully submitted, Margaret PERRY BEATON Award winner Lois Blanchette poses with Record editor Sharon McCully.Women’s Institute meetings around the Townships Granby Hill Granby Hill W.I.held its June meeting at the home of Edna Irwin at Brome Lake with Yvette McElravy acting as cohostess.We were honored to have as our guest, Sheila Needham, Provincial President of the W.I.Following the delicious luncheon the president, Mary Enright, opened the meeting by welcoming Mrs.Needem and the eight members present.Following the collect, the motto was read: A positive attitude creates positive results.The roll call was to wear a homemade corsage.Arrangements of both wild and household flowers could rival a florist’s arrangements.Mary Enright and Mrs.Needem gave us an interesting and informative talk on the highlights of the Macdonald Convention.The subject concerning literacy and the role we might play took place and more discussions will be held.We gave a vote of thanks to Mary Enright and Margaret Stevenson for their tireless efforts in promoting the essay writing.We gave money to our local Waterloo and Granby pupils who participated and won.Committee reports: Margaret Robinson reported on Canadian Industries.Bombardier to lead $2.85 billion NATO training deal.It is one of the largest defence contracts ever without competition.Herb Gray defended the transaction and said the conditions and circumstances were proper.Agriculture: Mrs.Rolande Enright showed us a new product called Health Break, a drink produced by A.Glassonde Inc.in Rougemont.The ingredients are orange juice and milk powder which contains calcium.For a large container the price is $2.99.We have received an invitation to attend the meeting of the Fordyce W.I.on July 1 at the Cowansville United Church.We have been entertained by the Aber-corn and Sutton W.I.’s and are looking forward to having these three groups visit us in September at Gordon Swift’s resort near Iron Hill.Margaret Robinson conducted a contest.The provinces and capitals and the industries in each one had to be listed.The prizes were won by Edna Irwin, Afton McCutcheon and Alfreda Neil.The next meeting will be held in August at the home of Doris Coupland at Brompton Lake.Doris Coupland Secretary Bury The June meeting of the Bury Women’s Institute was held at the home of Nina Rowell with Anne Ward as cohostess.There were eight members and four guests present.The meeting was opened by the president, Sandra Morrison, in the usual format.The motto for June was, “If we can’t be thankful for what we have, be thankful for what we have escaped,” and the roll call was suggestions for next year’s program.Sandra gave a verbal report of the County meeting held at Serena’s on Friday, May 22.Nine Bury members were present.Bury Branch will host the semi-annual Compton county meeting in the fall, October 23, and the fall County card party is scheduled for October 19.Sandra spoke of her trip to the MacDonald Convention.She was accompanied by Frances Goodwin and Theda Lowry of Sawyerville.Bury W.I.had sent three containers of maple butter, which found ready sale on the sales table.Jessy Coates, a Level 1 student from Bury won second prize in the essay competition.His topic was “My Favorite Pet.” Compton County members at the convention had acted out Lavina French’s one act play.Frances Goodwin, complete with overalls had played the part of the Census Taker.The County Institute has been asked to share a booth at Townshippers’ Day on September 19 in Cookshire.Sandra, Serena, Muriel and Nina to be on the committee to plan the display.It was reported that the Memorial Park Gates are undergoing a facelift.New plaques with the names of the fallen from World War 1 are to be inserted to replace the original ones which have fallen to pieces through the years.A discussion was held re holding a W.I.Rally in Bury.Inquiries are going to be made into the possibility of hosting one in the fall of 1998 or spring 1999.It had been brought to our attention that the Secretary-Treasurer of the Student Loan Fund no longer represents a branch of the W.I.It was the consensus of the meeting that because of Rosemary’s close connection with the school children that we would be pleased to have her continue being the Secretary-Treasurer.Card Convener, Gladys Morrison reported having sent several cards.Home Economics Convener, Frances Goodwin, gave several useful hints.Sue Schmidt read an article about the devastation caused by an earthquake in Afghanistan.The monthly drawing, provided by Nina, was won by Helen Taylor.The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 3 at the home of Linda Goodin.Lunch was served by the hostesses assisted by Elva Marks.Nina Rowell on In the May write-up of the Creek U.C.W.meeting, I reported that Lynn Staples had a broken wrist It was May Banks who had broken her wrist; Lynn had a ruptured appendix and Connie Smith had broken her shoulder, These were all reported to me I got them confused.My apologies to all for this mistake.Alice Whitcber, Secretaty : 1RP< COR] H Monday, June 22, 1998 page 15 Card party Waterville On Friday, June 5 a very successful card party was held at St.John’s church hall sponsored by the A.C.W.After a warm welcome 500 was played at 12 tables.Prizes went to Barbara Wing, 7740; Isabel Nelson, 6320; Doris Warcup, 6240; Alison Watson, 6160.Alice O’Conner and Gertrude Watson each received a prize for getting six tricks with a 5 spot.The highest score for a round was 1300, also a tie, Barbara Wing with Archie Nelson, Dorothy Vachon and Bea Williams.Secret Score: Esther Cote and Ellen Ride.Marked plate, Alice O’Conner.Door prizes: Esther Cote, Gerry Swallow, Sam Lake, Irene Decoteau, Dot Mc-Court, Ruby Berry, George Peasley, Archie St.Onge, Beulah Walker, Eunice Findlay, Marion St.Onge, Ruth Reed, Bud Wing, Mildred Holliday, Eunice Donnachie, Marie Hartwell, Fred Pessig, Irene Arbery, Dorothy Shattuck, Ellean Palmer, Louise Peasley, Gertrude Watson.First drawing, Marion St.Onge, second Sam Lake.^ The A.C.W.wishes to thank those who donated prizes and food, all very much appreciated.Hope to see you back in two weeks for our last party of the season.Doreen Deacon A.C.W.Sutton Mable Boyce 538-2946 Afternoon guests at the Boyce home on Thursday, May 28 were Keith and Christine (nee Kirby) Silver of Prince George, B.C., Dale and Dawn Kirby and daughter Kriston of Smith Falls, Ont., Mary Hamelin, Margaret Lessard and May Young of Mansonville, Ricky Kirby and Jane Brack ofKnowlton.Others who called at the same home recently were Ricky and Wanda Foster and three children of Knowlton and Winston and Joan Foster of Cowansville.Ditchfield V.M.Slater Weekend guests of John and Diane Veary were the latter’s sister and brother-in-law, Celine and Marcel Baron of Rock Forest.Together they attended the dinner dance at the Legion Hall in Lake Megantic in honor of their cousin, Jacques Leblanc and Mrs.Leblanc, who were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary.In Memoriam BAILEY, James and Florence - In loving memory of Dad who passed away August 21, 1983 and Mom on June 21, 1990.God took them home, It was His will.But in our hearts, We love them still.Their memory is as dear today As in the hour they passed away.Lovingly remembered by SHIRLEY, THELMA, HELEN and FAMILIES GILLAM, Winnie - In loving memory of a dear mother, mother-in-law and grandmother who passed away June 22, 1996.No need for words, except to say.Still loved, still missed in every way.Your place on earth no one can fill We miss you Mom and always will.JIM & JOYCE AMY & PAM PHYLLIS 8r TED SHARI & FAMILY GREG & FAMILY ROYER, Beulah Sails - In loving memory of mother and grandmother who passed away on June 22,1978.It broke our hearts to lose you But you suffered far too long, The day God called you home You did not go alone.We think of you in silence Your place no one can fill, In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still.Sadly missed and always remembered.FRANCES, DAVID and BRIAN Stanbridge East Thelma Rhicard 248-4168 The Embellishment Committee who are celebrating 10 years of existence, have hired a few local students to do cleaning and some embellishing in and around town.The color red has been chosen to celebrate our landscapes this year and special prizes will be awarded.The S.E.Spring Horse Show was held for the 23rd time with great success.Among many participants ‘our’ Brandon Chase riding his pony J.J.won 1st prize in the Pleasure Pony Class for riders 10 years and under and Stefanie Paquette riding Fiddles Fling won 1st in the Halter Class.In Memoriam SMITH, Maynard Leslie.July 1914 - June 1997.One year ago, after a long hard battle fought Your weary body left us To rest, we would have thought.But your restless spirit lingered among us As we tried to set you free From the demons that held you back From resting in eternity.On the anniversary of that sad day We rejoice in knowing that you’ve found you way To join those who went before But whom we’ll love forever more.We take comfort in knowing That your soul can finally rest And that your spirit will remain with us Forever, at best.With these small blessings We now have our closure.Rest in Peace, Dad.MARJORIE, SUZANNE AND FAMILIES Card of Thanks STEFANO, Michael - My family and I were overwhelmed by the kindness shown to us at the time of the death of our dear husband, father and grandfather.Many thanks: to our friends and neighbours for their gifts of food, flowers and donations to various charities; to my sister and and her family for their many deeds of kindness; to the Oncology staff and the nurses on the 7th floor of the CHUS for their unfailing compassion and care; to Mr.Barter and the Cass Funeral Home for their quiet efficiency; to Rev.Jim Potter who forewent his conference to be with us; to Dr.Klinck who spoke so eloquently at the funeral; to Ms.Simard and the choir for their music; to the ladies of the United Church for the delicious lunch served after the funeral; to all those who called, sent cards of sympathy and attended the funeral.Your thoughtfulness will be long remembered.Thank you one and all.JEAN STEFANO AND FAMILY Kinnear’s Mills Audrey Allan 424-3252 Friends are glad to hear Joy Nugent is home from the hospital.We wish her well as she continues on the road to a speedy recovery.Deaths DOWN, Jennie — At the Connaught Home, North Hatley, Que., Jennie Evelyn Dearing, on June 18, 1998 in her 94th year.Beloved wife of the late Harold Edward Down and dear father of Edwin (Mary McHarg), Ayer’s Cliff, Que., and Murray (Anne MacLeod), Mt.St-Hilaire, Que.Grandmother of Janet (the late Rick Wilson), Sylvan Lake, Alta., Mary Lynn (Scott Clever), Sarnia, Ont., Allan of Orangeville, Ont., Brian (Jenny), Campbell River, B.C., Debbie (Joel Coppeters), Farnham, Que., Craig of Mt.St-Hilaire, Que., Susan of Coquitlam, B.C., Barbara of Knowlton, Que., and Cheryl (Tim Brier), Ottawa, Ont.Great-grandmother of Josh, Caiti, Joey and Logan Harold, Campbell River, B.C., Valerie, Matthew and Jeremy, Sarnia, Ont., and Allison, Jason and Eric, Ottawa, Ont.The family will meet with friends at the Cass Funeral Home 900 Clough St., Ayer’s Cliff, Que.(819-564-1750) at 10 a.m.on Wednesday, June 24, followed by a funeral service at 11.The family will then receive friends at Needham Funeral Service, 520 Dundas St., London, Ont., at 10 a.m.on Friday, June 26, followed by the funeral service at 11.Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London, Ont.The family would gratefully acknowledged donations towards the Gideon Bibles.FISK, Edith — Peacefully at the Centre d’Accueil Henri Bradet on Thursday, June 18, 1998 in her 79th year.Sister of the late Gladys Cousens and of the late Ruth Shilson.Survived by her brother Norris Fisk, three nieces, Carolyn Curtis, Doreen Gaunce and Shjrley Vogt, and her cousins Lloyd and William Fisk.Funeral services in the chapel of Collins Clarke Funeral Home, 5610 Sherbrooke St.W., Montreal, on Sunday, June 21 at 3 p.m.Interment on Wednesday, June 24 at Greenwood Cemetery, Waterville, Que.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Quebec Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.Visitation two hours prior to the service.Card of Thanks BRACEY - To my family, relatives and friends for the wonderful party you gave me on my 90th birthday at the Wales Home on June 6.EARL E.BRACEY ________________________ RATES and DEADLINES: BIRTH & DEATH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 30® per word.Minimum charge: $7.50 ($8.64 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions -15% off, 3 insertions - 30% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: Noon, day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $6.50 (includes taxes) With photo: $18.50 ($21.29 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS & OBITUARIES: With or without photo: $18.50 ($21.29 taxes included) ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES ____________________________________ Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday’s paper, call 819-569-4856 between 5:30 p.m.and 7 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday’s edition, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to confirm transmission) between 9 a.m.and 7 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called. page 16 Monday, June 22, 1998 Record Without government help children would suffer Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a story about a man in Largo, Fla., who had 22 children by three different sisters and was asking the public to find him a larger house.Well, you haven’t heard the half of it.When news of this family hit our local newspaper, the hubbub lasted for two or three days, and then, we heard nothing more.The man initially announced that he wanted a large house near the beach (wouldn’t we all?).After the news story first appeared, some kind-hearted soul did indeed offer him a large house near the beach, but he passed it up because the house wasn’t furnished.This extraordinarily virile male announced that he is planning to have at least two more children because he had a dream that he would father two dozen.The man and his common-law wife say they are now spending $200 a day on food.The newspaper article stated that the children’s maternal grandmother had been sending them money until recently.But the really amazing part of this is that Dad does not work.He never has.After all, what kind of a job could he get to support a family of this size?That is what he told the reporter.So, of course, you, I and many other taxpayers are sup- porting this family through various government programs — because in America, nobody is supposed to go hungry.A vasectomy would be too far south for this guy.I suggest a lobotomy.— Perplexed in St.Petersburg Dear Perplexed in St.Pete: You may be “Perplexed,” but I can tell you that hundreds of Floridians wrote to say that they are “Fed Up,” “Disgusted,” “Outraged” and “Sick and Tired of Freeloaders Like Largo” and that they want this sort of “racketeering” stopped.Apparently, the family does qualify for some governmental aid.Too bad.It is obvious that man has a geranium in his cranium, but if the system didn’t help him, his children would suffer.Dear Ann Landers: I read your column every day and value your opinion.As a pastor, I experienced a situation re cently that I did not know how to handle.I hope you will help me.I do not charge a fee for weddings performed for members of the church.As a favor to the community, however, I also do weddings for non-church members, and for those, I charge a fee of $100.This covers three pre-marriage meetings, the preparation of the ser- vice, the wedding rehearsal and, of course, the wedding itself.I performed a ceremony recently for a couple who said they didn’t have the money to pay for my services.I told them that if they couldn’t afford it, it was perfectly all right.I would do the service anyway.To my amazement, the wedding turned out to be a lavish affair.They had a top-of-the-line caterer, a soloist and an orchestra for dancing.The guests wore exquisite evening gowns and tuxedos.I’m inclined to drop the matter and consider my $100 fee a wedding gift.A friend of mine (another minister) said, “Absolutely not.” He says I should send them a bill and they should pay it like any other expense.What do you say, Ann?— Undecided in Indiana Dear Undecided: I say you do not owe that couple a wedding gift.By all means, send a bill.I checked around, and actually, $200 would be an appropriate fee for the service.Please don’t allow that couple to stiff you.Gem of the Day (Credit Samuel M.Silver, Boca Raton, Fla.): A Minnesota man announced to his pastor that he was leaving the church because he had final- Ann Landers 90th birthday party held for Myrtie Walsh Derby Line Myrtie Walsh of Derby Line celebrated her 90th birthday on May 30 in her home where she was guest of honor for a delightful party.Hosting the party that afternoon were her son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Pat.Their daughter Heather Walsh was in charge of the guest book signed by 53 relatives and friends, all of whom extended best wishes to the celebrant.Refreshments were served from the dining table centered with a floral arrangement flanked by gold candles and holders.Mateel Carver, Mrs.Walsh’ daughter from Brattleboro, Vt., presided at the punch bowl.After Myrtie made the initial cut in her cake it was cut and served by Pat with ice cream.The cake was a gift from Myrtie’s brother, Glen Waldron of Sawyerville.The double-tiered cake was beautifully iced in white with flowers and enscribed with “Happy Birthday Myrtie.” There were arrangements of flowers, a dozen red roses from her grandson, Martin Walsh, Mrs.Walsh and family in Vernon, Conn., a niece, Jeannie Valcour, Montreal, a basket filled with flowers adorned with three birthday balloons from Memphremagog Rentals in Newport; and other gifts.She received over 100 cards, a fax letter from her granddaughter Sandy, her husband, Gerard Gatt and their daughter, Juliana in Mu-nick, Germany.A phone call came from a daughter, Darlene Breedan and her family in Des Moines, Iowa.Mrs.Walsh has 13 grandchildren and 41 greatgrandchildren, all of whom remembered her in one way or another.Myrtie was a charter member of Golden Star Chapter OES, and after this Chapter closed, she become a member of Queen Mary Chapter OES in Sherbrooke and was delighted that a group of the fraternity Sisters came to her party.Other relatives and friends came from Halifax, N.S., Bury, Sawyerville, points of the Townships and Vermont.Mrs.Walsh deeply appreciates everything done by so many to give her this happy day.Everyone joins to wish her many happy returns.Ivy Hatch Jack and Jill shower held at Ives Hill Hall Iron Hill A pleasant evening was held at the Ives Hill Hall on May 9 when the Community Club held a Jack and Jill shower for Jimmie Naylor and Jennifer Sylvester who are being married on June 27,1998.The hall was prettily decorated with balloons and streamers.As they entered the hall, they each received a corsage and then were welcomed by Grammie Cairns, as she is called by so many of the younger folks.Stewart Deacon was the emcee and with his band, started them off dancing with others following.Just before lunch time, Winnona Kirby presented them with a hand painted flower pot which contained the donations at the door, also the gifts on the table.Jimmie on behalf of himself and Jennifer thanked all for the nice party, for the gifts and the band, also his aunt Marjorie Suitor for the lovely shower cake.Lunch was served buffet style with sandwiches, veggies and sweets.After lunch the young couple opened their gifts which consisted of a touch lamp from the Community Club and a lace cloth from Milby Women’s Institute, and they thanked each one again.They have a nice new home to go into too, made by Jimmie and we wish them all the best.Mildred Cairns Centraide ly gotten around to reading “that book” the pastor was always quoting from and he was deeply disappointed.It had a lot of nice things to say about St.Paul, the man moaned, but not a single word about his hometown, Minneapolis.North 06 22-98 ?9 7 4 V K 7 ?K J 4 ?K 9 8 5 3 West East * A 6 A 5 2 ¥ A Q J 10 8 2 » 9 4 3 ?A Q 9 7 3 * 10 652 A — * J 6 4 2 South A K Q J 10 8 3 ¥65 ?8 * A Q 10 7 Vulnerable: East-West Dealer: West South West North East 1 ¥ Pass Pass 2A 4 ?4 A All pass Opening lead: ¥ 2 It keeps getting better By Phillip Alder The third book by Ron Klinger and David Bird about the bridge exploits of the Rabbi and his congregation, “The Rabbi’s Magic Trick” (Gollancz), is the best one yet.The story lines are stronger; the jokes are funnier too.A match was arranged against St.Benedict’s Church.The Catholic team included Sisters Thomas and Hilda, who proved to be experts.They found the winning defense on this deal.The Rabbi’s balancing two-spade jump overcall showed some 15-16 points, but he upgraded because of the good suit quality and distribution.Against four spades, Sister Thomas, hoping her partner had an entry so that she could receive a club ruff, led the heart two: king, three, six.A trump went to the king and West’s ace.West reasoned that East’s heart three had suggested an initial holding of three cards in the suit.(With a doubleton, East would have played high-low.) Hoping one of those two remaining hearts was the nine, West continued with the heart eight.After overtaking with the vital nine, East returned a club: West ruffed and cashed the diamond ace to defeat the game.It transpired the Sisters were ringers who were being given a percentage of the winnings.The Rabbi was surprised to learn that the stakes were 500 pounds.He asked Sam, who hadn’t noticed the wager in the letter proposing the match, to pay the losses.Sam reached for his wallet.“You take American Express, Father?" The priest nodded happily.“That will do nicely.” The book is $19.90 postpaid from The Bridge World.Call (800) 599-0033 to order. 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also upstairs available for summer, (819) 843-0317.LENNOXVILLE: 4 1/2, in new building, with parking, on 2nd floor.Available August 1.(819) 849-2544, 823-2509 or 844-0700.LENNOXVILLE: Large 4 1/2, 5 1/2, healed, hot water, freshly painted, quiet, near Bishop's.Call (819) 820-7699, (819) 566-5410.VERY LARGE 3 1/2, tranquility guaranteed.(819) 820-5668, (819) 835-5258.050 Rest Homes DREW’S RESIDENCE, Ayer’s Cliff has 1 room available downstairs.We offer: 24 hour care, doctor visits, elevator, hairdresser, call bell, home cooking.Let our friendly staff take care of you.851 Main St., Ayer’s Cliff, (819) 838-5045.100 Job Opportunities $ATTENTION STU-DENTS$ Make a lot of money selling chocolate bars.New products available.Nothing to pay in advance.Fast delivery.1-800-383-3589.100 Job Opportunities JACK OF ALL TRADES to supervise team of students who cut grass and clean washroom at a church camp.Some painting, plumbing and electrical work.Maintenance of small motor.48 hours per week to August 22.Call (819) 842-2286.TEACHERS for small K to 12 band operated school in remote Dene Community in Central B.C.Skills in English, Math, Sciences, Karate a priority.Min.Cat.4 BC Cert.Apply by June 26 to Lhoosk'uz Dene, P.O.Box 4639, Ques-nel, B.C., V2J 3J8.Fax no.250-992-3929.105 Sales Reps Wanted LIGHTING.Sell stores, offices, industries.Commission.Established 1945, call 1-800-263-4733 or Box 909, LCD #1, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3P6.145 Miscellaneous Services DAN’S SERVICE -Service on household appliances: washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, etc.Tel.(819) 822-0800.LENNOXVILLE PLUMBING.Domestic repairs and water refiners.Call Norman Walker at (819) 563-1491.154 Summer Camps HORSEBACK RIDING Summer Day Camp for children 8 years and older in Sutton.1/2 day camp to ride, learn about horsemanship, stable and tack management.Private or semiprivate lessons also available.Handicap children are welcome for a special program.Contact Anna at (450) 538-3387.215 Boats MOBILE MECHANIC, 23 years experience.Work guaranteed.Specializing in high performance.Inside storing, boat transport.Alpha, Bravo, TRS, Volvo, Cobra, Velvet Drive.(514) 538-7792, leave message.29QArticles For Sale CELLULAR TELEPHONE: Nokia 100, new battery, charger, case.Call after 5 p.m.(819) 563-1458.RIDING BOOTS.Black leather show riding boots.Hunt seat.Size 7-9.Made in England.$50.Call Anna (450) 538-3387 after 6 p.m.SAWMILL $4895.Saw logs into boards, planks, beams.Large capacity.Best sawmill value anywhere.Free information 1 -800-566-6899.Norwood Sawmills, R.R.2, Kil-worthy, Ontario, POE 1G0.295 Articles Wanted BUYING ANTIQUE military guns made before 1900.Canadian army uniforms and equipment made before 1945, swords, bayonets, military souvenirs.Call (819) 346-0725, ask for John.BUYING STERLING SILVER CUTLERY, sets or single pieces, silver tea sets, napkin rings, Moorcroft, Gouda, jewellery, Hummels, Royal Doulton, silver plate.For private appointment 1-800-267-2732, (514) 684-3528.TURKEYS, ducks, geese, layers, partridges, pheasants, guineas, quails, meat chicken, fancy poultry, etc.Mason’s Feather Farm, Lennoxville (819) 564-8838.; 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don’t get involved in their affairs, not let them probe into yours.HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION Monday, June 22, 1998 page 19 ======================== RECORD Farewell to Rev.Mary Lou Shortill Guild plans rummage sale Beebe Sunday, May 31, Rev.Mary Lou Short-ill, minister of the United Steeples four churches here at the Boundary Villages, conducted her final service in Wesley United.The church was filled with people from the Steeples and others from the communities to bid farewell and wish her all the best back in Cumberland, Ontario.Following the service a reception took place at the church hall where the Women’s Units of the four churches provided food for the sumpitous luncheon.David Drew, Chairman for the Steeples Board, on behalf of the congregations spoke words of tribute to Rev.Mary Lou and about her accomplishments since coming to the Border three years ago in the churches and bringing people of all faiths together.She had traveled hundreds of miles visiting sick and shuts-ins in hospitals and in their homes, of sharing with people’s joys, their troubles, and sad times.There were numerous gifts presented to her from the Church Steeples trustees of the churches, Women’s Units, and individuals.Many of the gifts included items made from local granites, local hand-crafted items, all given with love and regrets that she was leaving this area for she is highly respected and loved.Following remarks of appreciation by Rev.Mary Lou and by David Drew, goodbye’s were said and best wishes extended to her.She and her husband left the following day for Cumberland, however Rev.Mary Lou will return a couple times in June to officiate at weddings.Rev.Lise Kuzminska will be replacing Rev.Shortill as of July 5 at the Gran-iteville church where services will be held throughout that month.She and her son, Daniel will be moving to the Manse in Rock Island mid June.Magoe Connie Girard 843-6671 The Friendship Day celebrations in Lennoxville was as always a monumental treat.Some 3,000 people attended the event and it has made its mark! Every year, the date is marked on the calendar by so many Townshippers to remind them not to plan other activities as this is by far the one to look forward to! There was an interesting square dancing demonstration at the Rifle Club and Magog’s Herb Hudson won a prize! Some people have all the luck! Foster St.James Guild met on June 2 at 2 p.m.at the church hall with Joan Jones as hostess.Everyone was welcomed by the president, Phoebe Eaton, who then led in our opening prayers.Stella Mizener was welcomed as a new member to the group today, making 11 members in attendance.The minutes of the May meeting were read and approved, as well as the treasurer’s report.Muriel had sent a sympathy card to the family of the late Rev.Walter Bockus, as well as to the family of the late David Albers.A get well card had also been sent to Katie Marsh.We all wish her a speedy recov- West Brome On June 4 the Ladies Guild of the Church of the Ascension met at the home of Lucy Brault.A delicious lunch of assorted sandwiches, carrot cake, tea and coffee was served.The meeting opened with the Lord’s Prayer.The roll call was answered by 12 members.The minutes of the May Guild meeting were read and accepted.A letter of ery! There will be another rummage sale on Sat.July 4 from 1 to 4 p.m.Cookies will be furnished by Helen Seymour and Phoebe Eaton.I should mention that Elvia Johnson and Muriel Whitehead furnished for our June 6 sale.Our next meeting will be held July 1 at 2 p.m.at the home of Frances Johnson.Phoebe adjourned the meeting.This was seconded by Frances Johnson.Following the Benediction, Joan served delicious refreshments with Elvia Johnson’s assistance.A vote of thanks was given by all.A social time was then enjoyed by the group.Dorothy de Solla thanks was read from the B.M.P.Hospital for donations made.The financial re port was given and accepted.Plans were finalized for our flea market on Saturday, June 27 from 8 a.m.to 3 p.m.For information on renting space please contact: Jean Fisher, 263-5724 or Jean Shufelt, 263-1989.The next Guild will meet on July 2 at 12:30 p.m.at the home of Em Fisher.Ladies plan flea market CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Involuntary muscle contraction 6 Flit 10 Bullets, briefly 14 Nouveau___ 15 Periods 16 Highlander 17 Feeling wonderful 20 Military entertainment grp- 21 Swings to and fro 22 Seething 23 Paid by the day 25 Venetian-blind element 26 Secret place?31 Vaults 34 Rara__ 35 John Lennon’s Plastic__Band 36 Currier's partner Saturday's Puzzle Solved (C)1998 Tribune Media Services, Inc.A» rights reserved.6/22/98 .l 1 J** t * 1 = * 37 Admission ticket 39 Pismires 40 Top , 41 Haul 42 Upslopes 43 In too deep 47 Few and far between 48 Let up 52 1953 song, "__ Entertainment!" 54 Arrive at 56 Call for ewe 57 Ace place?60 One of Adam’s sons 161 Westernmost of the Aleutian Islands 62 Comic O'Donnell 63 Took a horse 64 Abrasive tool 65 Scornful facial expression DOWN 1 Larynx ailment 2 Washer cycle 3 Player 4 Unit of conductance 5 Digestive enzymes 6 Scandalize 7 Bohemian 8 College cheers 9 Half an African fly?10 Ancient Greek marketplaces 11 Long races 12 Run like cheese 13 Ye___Shoppe 18 Had debts 19 Stratagems 24 Club fees 25 Agitated state 27 Track events 28 Julius Caesar's eggs 29 Pot starter 30 Coin flip 31 Missile shelter 32 Tel__-Jaffa 33 Formed an association 37 Finished 38 Shoshone tribe member 39 Coadjutant 41 Bulk of the body 42 Bacon slices 44 Noisemaker 45 Intensify 46 Per unit 49 Way overweight 50 Prima___ evidence 51 Malingerer 52 Ski tow 53 Impoverished vagrant I 54 Ecclesiastical court 55 Newts 58 Disfigure 59 Oxford fellow TMSPuzzles@aol.com 1 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 8 1 ,0 11 12 13 14 ,s 16 17 18 19 20 b ¦ , ¦ 22 23 24 m * 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 »7 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 a«ai>aaa|48 49 50 51 52 53 ¦ 54 55 ¦ 56 57 58 59 60 1 61 1 62 63 65 By Philip J.Anderson 6/22/98 Portland, OR • ivt a & « ».t‘ * ¦ ¦ AOth aiwiiwMaAiÿ c^tke Cl(niuetoal edaJUülofi Cuman (^fyghis This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.The declaration, adopted by the United Nations on December 10,1948, has served as a model the world over in the realm of human rights.It largely inspired the Québec Charter of human rights andfreedoms.Québec is proud to join with the international community in emphasizing this important anniversary andin reaffirming its commitment to respect for human rights.Québec a a an Gouvernement du Québec Ministère des Relations avec les citoyens et de l'Immigration From One Dreamer to Another with Sincere Respect page 20 Monday, June 22, 1998 : Record I miss the poems from Drummondville And the lady who writes with such charm; Intelligent, cultured and full of grace Genteel I am sure, with a smile on her face And I pray she has come to no harm.Individualistic, with a bilingual flair Painting quaint portraits of some ancient somewhere.Creating her dream-world of chivalrous deeds And in her own way planting imagination’s seeds Into minds hungering for that which cannot be seen Yet something of substance dreams cannot fulfil; And too, something worthy to keep us afloat In a morass of emptiness on a soon-to-sink boat.Compton County Bury A regular meeting of the Compton County Historical and Museum Society was held at the museum in Eaton Corner on Wednesday evening, May 20.There were 11 directors present which included the president, Ed Laberee who conducted the meeting.The Treasurer’s report showed that the proceeds from the brunch held at the Bulwer Community Center, April 19, were most gratifying.Appreciation was expressed concerning the milk which had been donated by Theade Hodge.All comments about the brunch were positive.A new fish for the weather vane is in the process of being made to replace the old one which had fallen off during a winter storm.The old fish will be on display in the museum.Spring housecleaning took place on Tuesday, May 26, in preparation of the opening of the museum on Wednesday, June 10.Membership Convener reported 15 individual memberships, 36 family memberships, and 96 life members for a total of 147.May she know that we miss her, (while wishing her well) and the stories she tells, with such delightful finesse.Marjorie P.Ferris Bury Nina Rowell Herbert and Nina Rowell and Elva Marks accompanied Lillian Thompson to her home in Gorham, N.H., following her extended visit with her sister, Audrey Dougherty, while Stuart was hospitalized.Robert and Linda Dougherty of Milton, Ont., were weekend guests of his parents, Stuart and Audrey Dougherty.Dale and Anne Parsons and daughter, Christina Parsons of Senneville, Que., called on their aunt and uncle, Audrey and Stuart Dougherty.They also visited Dale’s brother, Barry and Wanda Parsons at Beaver Ridge Farms.Magog Connie Girard 843-6671 Best wishes for a speedy recovery are extended to Jeannette Hamel Labonte of Sherbrooke who recently underwent surgery at Hôpital Hotel Dieu.Historical and Museum Society meets The Historical Society will again receive a grant from the Summer Career Development Program.Christine Bennett has been hired as assistant co-ordinator.Correspondence included an invitation to the E.T.Chapter meeting in Knowlton, which Ed Laberee had attended.He continues to be their acting secretary.He mentioned the book by Elaine Wilson and Terry Skeats, using the archive microfilm from old Sher-brooke Daily Records.An invitation was received to participate in a Quebec heritage fair in St.Camille, MRC, Asbestos.This invitation was declined.We received a notice of the Quebec Archivists Convention in Magog, May 28 and 29, at the Manoir des Sables, at a cost of $500-$600 per person.A notice from la Federation that our membership is renewed and the statement of liability insurance coverage.Bernard Hodge will be manning a booth at Townshipper’s Day in Cook-shire on September 19.He offered the Society space in the booth.An outline of material we have to offer will be prepared.Our theme for 1998 will be “Our Irish Ancestors.” The next meeting of the Society will be held on Wednesday morning, June 17th at 9:00 a.m.at the museum in Eaton Corner.Nina Rowell