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THE To sell anything & everything.ifarlo Sherbrooke: 569-9525 Knowlton: 242-1188 The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Thought of the Day The greatest happiness is to be that which one is.jre 60 CENTS Monday, July 20, 1998 Townships Digest Mixed feelings By René Bruemmer A woman who stabbed her male friend in Ascot was by his side comforting him when police arrived at the scene yesterday morning.Sherbrooke Police spokesman Cst.Marc Bérubé said officers received a 911 call at 11:52 a.m.Sunday saying a man had been stabbed in an apartment at 1945 Goyette St.in Ascot.Officers arrived to find a man covered in blood, lying on the ground outside the apartment house.His 28-year-old attacker knelt by his side, holding his hand.The victim was brought by ambulance to the Fleurimont site of the Centre Universitaire de santé de TEstrie (CUSE).Police say the 35-year-old man was stabbed in the chest, but his wounds are not considered life threatening, and he was listed in stable condition.The woman, who is believed to live with her victim, will be charged in court tomorrow.On Sunday evening detectives were still investigating to determine why the attack occurred and whether the woman would be charged with attempted murder in addition to assault with a deadly weapon.A neighbor called 911 after the attacker told her she had just stabbed someone.Meeting to save Bury church A third meeting of the group interested in saving and restoring the United Church building in Bury will be held at Pope Memorial School on Tuesday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m.As of July 14, the group had received $3,415 in donations with more money promised.The group needs to finalize details for buying the church and clarify the objectives of the group so that it can be incorporated.Group members would like to thank everyone who has so generously given to the project.Without the help of so many we could never have reached this objective./////// Today’s Weather Showers Complete weather: page 2 Inside Ann Landers Births and Deaths .Classified .Comics.16 Crossword .19 Community 15 Forum .6 18 Sports.12-11 Winning Form .: ¦ ., § aa.: ¦ v - : .fbsMi'' '4 PERRY BEATON/CORRESPONDENT Australia’s Grant Robinson dominated the field at Saturday's classed a field of 24 men and women who started the day-long, Traversée du lac Memphrémagog, finishing 20 minutes ahead of 42-km race at 7:25 a.m.in Newport, Vt.For more on the annual second-place finisher Stéphane Lecat, of France.Robinson out- event, please see pages 12 and 13.A touchy issue with a lot of personal factors’ - Minister Dissension at St.Barnabas Church By Marty Patriquin Ahighly-critical anonymous letter sent to the Record last week suggests growing dissension within the small Anglican ministry of St.Barnabas Church in North Hatley.But the bickering is merely “parish politics”, says pastor Alan Milot.Signed ‘A concerned Anglican’, the brief letter claims that many St.Barnabas churchgoers are far from happy with the environment within the church.The unsigned letter also claims regular articles concerning St.Barnabas, written by Rev.Milot and printed in the Record, have a falsely upbeat tone.“The frothy ‘spirituality’ with its holy climaxes and organsms (sic) hides a very sinister power struggle with the corresponding dubious ethics which surround the likes of such” reads a section of the letter, which has a Sherbrooke postmark but no return address.See Church, page 3 page 2 Monday, July 20, 1998 'THE' ‘It’s a lighter,’ he answered in a slightly condescending tone People cannot be protected from themselves I bought a new lighter Friday.I don’t smoke cigarettes any more but it’s a good idea to have a lighter around for when the power goes off and we have to get out the candles.It’s also handy to light the blowtorch and the barbecue, and for other recreational activities (heh, heh).I chose a butane model decorated with pictures of African violets.The price was 992 - 23 - 27 - 33 - 38 loto-qurhcc- ."" ¦ P ¦ ¦ ¦ P.«th Ei page 6 Monday, July 20, 1998 COMMUNITY FORUM Editorial The buck and the billystick stop here When Brome Lake Mayor Homer Blackwood presents his proposal August 3 for a tax increase to pay damages awarded to David Allen Gauthier, the honorable thing to do would be to present his resignation at the same time.Mayor Blackwood was top gun in March 1982 when the thugs on the town’s police force beat a citizen within an inch of his life in order to secure a confession.To my knowledge mayor Blackwood didn’t order an immediate investigation into the police actions despite rumors about the beating that circulated in the town in the days and weeks that followed.It was business as usual at police headquarters once the blood was washed away.It’s hard to believe that David Allen Gauthier was the sole suspect to be subjected to the unethical practises of these police officers.After all, police chief Alyre Thireault and officer Mario Beaumont didn’t just get exasperated with an unco-operative suspect for refusing to answer their questions.They forced him to endure hours of sadistic torture.It seems unlikely they would have acted like a couple of yahoos in a posse if they believed for a moment they would be held accountable for their actions by their employer, the Town of Brome Lake.Taxpayers of the town were forced to foot the legal bill to defend the two police officers, although there was no doubt from the get-go that they had acted improperly.Remember, it was one of their police colleagues who picked Gauthier up from the side of the road.1 don’t get it.If a town has a contractual obligation to defend its employees in the event of lawsuits, wouldn’t you think that a) council would make sure it is insured against liability and b) take precautions to make sure employees don’t do anything that is going to land them in court.Seems mayor Blackwood and his council did neither.Consequently, taxpayers were stung with the first round of legal fees totaling $60,000 to defend two mavericks with a badge in criminal court after a police ethics committee found they had acted wrongly.Taxpayers then had to pay the legal fees to defend the guilty officers in a civil suit launched by David Allen Gauthier -another $100,000.Now without the slightest hint of remorse or responsibility, mayor Blackwood is telling taxpayers of the town of 5,000, they will have to shell out another $700,000 because nobody was paying attention to what police officers in the town were up to in 1982.Would taxpayers have been on the hook for nearly a million dollars if the town had acted immediately to acknowledge the wrongdoing and compensate Mr.Gauthier for his suffering at the hands of town cops?David Allen Gauthier says he’s still waiting for someone in authority at the Town of Brome Lake to apologize for the beating he sustained at the hands of town employees in 16 years ago.Taxpayers also have a right to an apology.Although Mr.Blackwood has served taxpayers of Brome Lake admirably on many fronts and with unprecedented dedication, he must acknowledge that the job of mayor has its price.Just as General Jean Boyle had to accept responsibility for the actions of renegade soldiers in Somalia, mayor Blackwood should be held accountable for the actions of the two officers under his supervision who have tarnished the image of the Brome Lake police force as well as the town itself and left taxpayers with the bill.He should resign.SHARON McCULLY RECORD a division of Communications Quebecor inc.2850 Delorme, Sherbrooke, Que.J1K1A1 Fax: 819-569-3945 Newsroom e-mail: record@interlinx.qc.ca Randy Kinnear Publisher .(819) 569-9511 Sharon McCully Editor .(819) 569-6345 Sunil Mahtani Corresp.Editor .(819) 5696345 Susan Mastine Community Relat.(819) 5699511 Julie Vinette Adv.Dir.(819) 5699525 Richard Lessard Prod.Mc;r.(819) 5699931 Mark Guillette Press Superv.(819) 5699931 Francine Thibault Prod.Superv.(819) 5699931 DEPARTMENTS Accounting .(819)5699511 Knowlton office 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec, 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Youth Centre carried out its 1st Annual Fun Run and Community BBQ.The busy day involved a 13-km walk, jog or run on the local bike path followed by a barbecue at Centennial Park and was yet another attempt to raise funds for youth summer activities as well as provide involvement within the community.On behalf of all youth members, staff, and volunteers of the centre, I would like to thank a number of individuals and local businesses who made the day possible.Even small events such as this one would not be possible for us, as a non-profit organization, without local support.To begin, I would like to thank the town of Lennoxville, and Chantal Carrier for the use of the park, the tent, and the free use of the pool for the day.As well, we are quite appreciative of Mayor Doug MacAulay’s ‘Fun Run’ participation and sponsor contribution.Phil Desormeaux allowed us the use of a dunk tank, which was filled with water by the Lennoxville Fire Department.Thanks are also extended to Peter Mackay and Kevin Groves for its transportation.As well, we would like to thank Richard Musty of Alexander Galt for the use of a barbecue, and Dewhurst Dining Hall for extra equipment needed.Some of the food required for the Barbecue was donated by Steve Groves of the Golden Lion; and remaining items were purchased at reduced cost from Provigo and the support of Mr.Claude Riopel.The strawberries served at the Barbecue were also donated by Annie Sparnaay and Renaud Bolduc of the Compton Strawberry Farm, who allowed us to pick approximately 25 pounds for free.And furthermore, juice for the day was supplied by the local McDonald’s.In closing, I would like to thank all those who sponsored and/or participated in the ‘Fun Run,’ and those who came out to feast with us.Through the sudden bouts of rain, all involved remained steadfast and the event was carried out as planned.Thanks also to Ultan Peters and Jennifer Faulks for allowing us the amusement of dunking you! And finally, additional thanks are extended to Perry Beaton and Nansy Jean-Baptiste for your optimism and dedication in ‘sticking it out’ and supplying Record coverage of the day’s events.Donna Hancock, Co-ordinator, Lennoxville Youth Centre Ottawa women want money for TV exposure By Stephen Bindman Southam News Ottawa When Patti Tuff and Kayla Jackson went rollerblading along the Rideau Canal, they never imagined their picture would end up on a Quebec television station - sometimes after the Saturday night porno movies.So now the two Ottawa women are using a groundbreaking Supreme Court of Canada ruling to sue the station for $15,000 for the “severe embarrassment” they claim they suffered.It is one of the first lawsuits launched since the country’s top court in April confirmed a $2,000 award to a Montreal woman whose privacy was violated by a photographer who took her picture on a doorstep without her permission.Tuff and Jackson only learned through friends in April 1996 that their picture was being used on Hull’s CFGS-TV, an affiliate of the Montreal-based Quatre Saisons network, after programming had concluded for the night.On Saturday nights, the station runs adult movies on a popular program called Bleu Nuit and the friends’ picture sometimes appeared after it was over.“People kept asking them, ‘Are you connected with the TV station?Are you working for them, are you doing publicity shots for them?” said the women’s lawyer, Les Vandor.“They’ve been linked to the dirty movies, they’ve been teased about it.They had to constantly say, ‘No, no, no, we’re not affiliated, we just happened to be rollerblading.’ It was on every night but it was the Bleu Nuit that caused the embarrassment.” The lawsuit in the general division of Ontario Court claims the women’s im- ages were used for commercial purposes without their consent and left the impression with the public and their friends that they were “involved in the adult movies.” Vandor said he wrote the station in April - two weeks after the Supreme Court ruling and two years after the women first saw the picture.“It would have been so much easier after our letter for them to say sorry.They may have gone away with a sorry or ‘Here’s 50 bucks, we’re sorry for the embarrassment.’ “But it’s the position of ‘we’re entitled to do it,’ no apologies, that’s what concerns them.There’s no public interest in having their image rollerblading on the canal.“It’s not like you’re filming some protest.This is two people on a private rollerblade being used for commercial purposes without a sorry or a thank-you or anything.” The picture is no longer being used and it’s not clear how long it was on for.Tuff is 27 and works for an Ottawa high-tech company while Jackson, 28, works in a restaurant.Vandor said they don’t want publicity and would not be interviewed about the lawsuit.In its statement of defence, the station denies any wrongdoing and says it has no idea who is in the picture.There is no way the rollerblading friends are “directly or indirectly” identified with the station or the blue movies, lawyer Sylvie Roussel says in the defence.CFGS says it used the fixed image -together with the name of the station, the Quatre Saisons logo and “Good day” - to fill the screen overnight after it went off the air.The picture in question actually included seven people - the rollerbladers, someone with a baby in a stroller, a person sitting on a bench and two others.The goal, the station says, was simply to present a scene from daily life in the Ottawa-Hull region.“It permitted a local station to identify with the region and to create a feeling of belonging, to represent the region as well as its population and to allow viewers to rapidly identify the station in question.” There was no commercial value or profit made, the defence argues, because no one sits and watches the fixed picture all night when there is no programming on.Besides, it says, the French station’s audience among anglophones is “practically nil.” The station’s news director Jean Gagnon said he is worried about the impact of the Supreme Court judgment.“It bothers me because I think it’s too easy now for anybody to try to get some money from television stations or even newspapers.” The Supreme Court ruling in April was based exclusively on a provision of the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms which guarantees every person the “right to respect for his private life.” Although the women have filed their lawsuit in Ontario, they will argue that it should be governed by Quebec law, since the station is based there, in order to take advantage of the high court ruling.The Supreme Court has ruled that the law that should be applied in civil cases is lex loci delicti - “the law of the place where the activity occurred.” However, if the court should rule that Ontario law applies, Vandor says he will base the suit on the little-explored common law claim of “misappropriation of personality.” ‘The .move to greater political freedom in much of Asia may now be at risk’ Leaders take action to end Asian crisis By Alex Spillius For Southam News Bangkok Asian governments are being forced to take harsh action after strikes and protests against unemployment and inflation.The region is now in its second year of economic turmoil, with every sign that things will get worse.Tens of millions of people face layoffs in countries with little or no welfare system.In South Korea, police were hunting Friday for 55 trade union leaders who led illegal mass strikes.Several have taken refuge in the Myondong Cathedral in the centre of Seoul.About 1,000 riot police have surrounded the building.Workers at Hyundai, the car maker, have vowed to down tools again as soon as the first of 2,678 planned job cuts are made.South Korea is now led by an avowed democrat, President Kim Dae-jung, who opposed a succession of military regimes for decades.But like other leaders in the region, he has decided that stability comes before peaceful freedom of expression.“The uneven, yet promising, move to greater political freedom in much of Asia may now be at risk,” said a recent report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London.“Social cohesion and domestic discipline have moved to the top of the agenda.“The fundamental tenet of Asian political leadership is now at risk: the promise to deliver unending economic growth and material benefits to the people.” In Indonesia, where the removal of President Suharto brought hopes of a genuine democracy, new President B.J.Habibie has provided only partial encouragement.This week he backtracked on promises to allow the free formation of political parties, saying groups defined by race, class or religion would not be allowed to run in elections.The announce ment was a blow to a new party for ethnic Chinese who suffered widespread and brutal attacks during riots in May.Monday, July 20, 1998 page 7 •fclKOUX Ville de H©B Sherbrooke La Maison Aube-Lumière PCPSI am/ t//a^ am/?^ é/e t)crtnoot;c Bailp l\eroit> VITAL STATISTICS for the period February X, 1817 to December 31, 11(11 IS .ii :¦ S» - w.- * 4^.'.ARRIVÉE '¥v**v.V, PERRY BEATON/CORRESPONDENT French swimmers came second and third in La Traversée.After winning the World Cup of soccer it’s hard to keep French enthusiasm down.Third-place finisher Nicolas Knap crossed the finish line waving the soggy French flag.PERRY BEATON/CORRESPONDENT Australian Shelley Taylor-Smith has won the Traversée six times in the women’s division, but ill health has prevented her from racing since 1994.At 36 years old, she wanted to end her swimming career in Magog.She swam for 10 hours and 53 minutes, and ended up in sixth place in the women’s division, 15th overall.It was an emotional finish.discover a world of flavours in Johnville Handpick raspberries by the billions Stroll through our fine foods shop Savour our delightful deserts Team may have a new assistant coach soon Waite joins Sherbrooke Beavers By Michael Innés Record Correspondent Sherbrooke TJie Sherbrooke Beavers and head coach Joe Canale named Stéphane Waite as the next goaltender coach.Waite was with the team years ago back when Guy Chouinard was head coach, and even served as head coach for a few games before the Faucons hired Jacques Grégoire to take over.Waite was named assistant coach with Grégoire and completed the season.When Robert Mongrain was hired, Waites’ services were no longer required by Mongrain.As goaltender coach for the Beavers, Waite will be able to work with the best goaltender in the area, Dany Sabourin.Waite worked with the Magog Cantonniers last season in the Midget AAA league and also with the Coaticook Frontaliers of the Quebec Junior AAA league.Earlier this summer, Waite was hoping to get a spot with the coaching staff of the local hockey team and looks forward to working with Sabourin.“He is the type of goaltender all coaches hope to work with.He has everything he needs to succeed” said Waite.Joe Canale preferred Waite over Yves Dufour, who was with Laval last season.“Both are very good but if you have one in your yard you are better off taking him,” said Canale.New assistant coach?Rumors have it that Judes Vallee will be back as assistant coach next season.“I have made my decision on an assistant and now Normand Gosselin has to negotiate the salary,” said Canale.Vallee left the team after the last season and said he would not be back this season unless he had an interesting offer.Canale was impressed by Vallee.Lounge around on our terrace Enjoy the country pleasures of a raspberry farm like no other.-# — Jin invitation from your master raspberry grower rr~j 48, Couture Road, Johnville fc&l (819)837-2126 COOK*"'"1 coût""* MASTER RASPBERRY GROWER mmmm page 14 Monday, July 20, 1998 United Church Women have their birthday cake and eat it too East Farnham The June meeting of the East Farnham U.C.W.was held at the home of Hilda McEwing on June 18, with 13 members present.The President welcomed everyone on such a beautiful afternoon and thanked Hilda for opening her home to us.She was pleased to see Mary Rowse, Verna Patterson and Norma McKlennan with us, but was sorry to hear Donna Carter has a sore diabetic foot.The U.C.W.purpose was repeated.Rose Monteith was in charge of devo-tionals.The first hymn repeated was #502 - “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” Her reading was “Hearing Joy and About Graduation Gladness.” She closed with all repeating the Lord’s Prayer.The minutes of the May meeting were read by the secretary and with one correction were approved.Correspondence was a thank-you from Martha and David Shufelt for supplying the sandwiches for Memorial get together after Lela Shufelt’s passing.They were pleased so many of the U.C.W.members had attended.These sentiments were seconded by Gary Shufelt’s family.We were pleased to do it because Lela just loved the U.C.W.She mentioned it many times.We will all miss her.In fact, all the Shufelt families have been staunch supporters of the church down through the years.A letter was read from Camp Garagona and the Francis Sandy Scholarship Fund.The Corr.-Sec.Rose Monteith made posters for the garage sale and sent notices to Town Crier and Guide.The Cradle Roll Convener, Isabel Sutherland had not sent out any cards to any little people.The Sunshine Convener, Doris Dougall reported a good balance in her fund.Hope Jenne, Treasurer sent the Pres-byterial dues.The garage sale netted $145.60.There were 13 tables.The President brought up our outing in July.Hope suggested we go to Mis-sisquoi Museum to see the different modes of travel from early life till now, but members turned this down as some are unable to walk too much.It was decided Rose would make arrangements to go to the Butterfly Restaurant.Norma Sherrer called the President to remind members about Strawberry Social on June 19.Mary Rowse brought the report from Pastoral and Worship Committee meeting held on June 17.She reported Brigham Church has been sold to the town and they are going to make a cultural centre of it.Church will be held in East Farnham and Emmanuel for the summer months.The laymen will be taking the services.All to start at 9:30 a.m.through July and August.It was moved by Bernice Thomas and seconded by Doris Dougall we give $50.00 each to Camp Garagona and Francis Sandy Scholarship Fund.Carried.This to be taken out of Memorial Fund.The next meeting to be held at Emmanuel with Mary Rowse as hostess.Date to be decided later.June Royea in charge of devotionals.As there was no other business the meeting was closed by repeating the Mizpah Benediction.The Program Convener, Christina Molenaar read two items from the book “Chicken Soup for the Soul,” The Wise Women’s Stone” and “Just the Way you Are.” Lunch of sandwiches and condiments was served by Hilda McEwing, Bernice Thomas, Rose Monteith, Mary Rowse and June Royea.A dessert of cake, berries and ice cream and then Hilda served a plate of date squares and cookies.Next came a beautiful birthday cake suitably inscribed in honor of Lavina Blue and June Royea whose birthday occurred on June 8th and 6th.Everyone left for home thanking the hostesses.I am sure none needed supper that night! June Royea Secretary Foster The June meeting of the Creek U.C.W.was held at the home of Douglas and May Banks on Gabury Road, Foster with 17 ladies answering the roll call.There were two visitors from Toronto, Ont., present.They were Nellie William’s sister-in-law, Molly Sidorchuk and her lady travelling companion, Lee Morris who were staying with Nellie and attended the private funeral of Nellie’s mother, Mrs.Lena Sidorchuk.Prior to the business meeting, a social time was enjoyed, followed by a full course dinner served by May Banks, assisted by Connie Smith.There was a choice of wine or ginger-ale and hors d’oeuves, soup and feathery light rolls made by Nellie Williams, the main course of individual meat-pies and salads, and a tantalizing cheese cake Connie Smith had made.After the business meeting, an artistically decorated butterfly-shaped cake was brought in with lighted candles to honor Stella Mizener Sutton Mable Boyce Jeffery and Pamela Hawley were home to visit their family on the weekend of Kelly’s graduation from Massey Vanier.Pamela’s fiance, Aaron Daigle and his mother, Wanda Scott were also guests.Wanda spent some of the weekend in Knowlton visiting friends.On May 31, Janice and Lester Hawley entertained family and friends to celebrate Pamela’s engagement and 21st birthday.A school friend of Pamela’s, Kylie Cote was also a guest.Madeline Darrah enjoyed a two week visit with her daughter Nancy and Nancy’s family in Minneapolis, Minn.Art and Dot Barratt of Oromorto, N.B., and Cathy Barratt of Ottawa were weekend guests of Pete and Cora Hazard.They also spent time with Bid Lachapelle.whose birthday had been a couple days earlier.Nellie Williams had made the cake for the occasion.The president, Helen McGovern began the meeting by welcoming everyone and especially the guests, then the U.C.W.Purpose was read in unison.Margaret Ludoivici led the devotions, which were based upon Isaiah 66:8 read from a prophecy Bible with a commentary which gave 10 signs of “the Terminal generation.” The devotions closed with a prayer.The minutes were read and also several items of correspondence, one of which was from the North Hatley Piggery Summer Theater enclosing their brochure of summer plays.Many were interested but there was just too much going on! The financial report was given.The buffet supper was again a very profitable undertaking.There will be seven young people attending summer camps and the U.C.W.will again give a dona- tion to each one towards their expenses.It was decided to purchase a 100 cup coffee maker and new curtains for the church hall windows.The October 28th Friendship Day Tea was discussed.A committee convener was chosen who will choose her committee and they will be in charge of planning for this event.It was suggested at Presbyterial that the Creek U.C.W.host the Fall Rally this year, however, there are already several events planned for August and September so it was decided not to do it.There will be no meeting in July.The August meeting will be in the church hall and will begin at 10:30 a.m., and end with lunch.A convener for arranging for devotions each meeting was selected.The humorous article, “Old Folks Are Worth a Fortune” was read after which the meeting adjourned with everyone joining in the Mizpah benediction.Alice Whit cher Everything you always wanted to know about Bury United Church Resident ministers who served in the first church: 1872 William Adams 1883 -1887 Barry Pierce 1875 Hiram Fowler 1887- 1890 J.B.Hicks 1878 A.M.DeLong 1890 -1891 J.H.McConnell 1879 James O’Hara 1891 -1894 Henry Meyers 1880 J.H.Fowler 1894-1895 Jonathan R.Hodgson 1883 Isaac Wheatley 1895-1899 Wesley H.Raney Resident ministers who served in the second church: 1901 John Garvin 1918 -1922 Manly Brundage 1905 Daniel Mick 1922 -1928 E.Merrill Wilson 1908 George J.Crabbe 1928 -1932 Peter Pollitt 1910 J.W.Charlesworth 1932 -1936 Robert S.Smith 1914 Edward DeGruchy 1936-1940 Claude C.Gilbert 1918 Louis E.Roy 1940 -1942 J.H.Stewart Bury- Cookshire - Island Brook Pastoral Charge (1942): 1945 R.Wilson Carr 1956 -1962 Ernest Breen 1947 H.Norman Hillyer 1962 -1963 W.Reid 1951 A.M.Butler 1963 -1964 Robin Skuce 1954 P.W.E.Jones 1964-1965 J.Alex Filshie 1956 Trevor D.Richards Bishopton - Bury - East Angus Pastoral Charge (1965): 1965 -1976 1976 -1982 1982 -1983 GerloffLokhorst Vera Samson Simons supply Bishopton - Bury - East Angus - Scotstown Pastoral Charge (1988): 1983 -1989 1989 -1991 1991 -1992 1992 -1998 Sheila Murray, James Lawson David Honsberger Layreaders: Justin Lowry, Mary Scholes, Ruth Statton supply: Martyn Sadler United Eaton Valley Pastoral Charge (1996): Martyn Sadler Layreaders: Justin Lowry, Mary Scholes, Ruth Statton (to 1994) Monday, July 20, 1998 page 15 '¦ —THE— - Record Kinnear’s Mills Audrey Allan 424-3252 Rev.and Mrs.Ross Davidson of Thet-ford Mines were evening callers of John and Sheila Allan.David Thompson of Montreal West spent the weekend with Joy Nugent and family.Callers at the Lawrence Allan home were Douglas Robinson of Thetford Mines, Lois and Olivia Paradis, Michelle and Gaétan Goulet.Don, Linda and Lynn Rothney of Cookshire, spent Canada Day at the farm.Roland and Theda Lowry and George Pinchin of Sawyerville were Sunday dinner guests and evening callers were John and Sheila.Stanbridge East Thelma Rhicard 248-4168 Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Mary Bockus.A funeral officiated by Rev.Brett Anningson was held at the United Church which was filled to capacity with family, friends and Legion members.Legion president Danny Gruer led the special tribute to their comrade, Wanda Goundrey played Amazing Grace on the bagpipes and members paid their respects by laying poppies on the cross.Interment took place at the cemetery in Mystic, followed by a lunch and social time at the Recreation Centre at which Roger Bockus and Wayne Durrell provided some music.Stephanie Chartrand of Pigeon Hill was the sole competitor from Massey-Vanier in the javelin throw at the Richelieu Field Day Weekend at Sherbrooke University.She didn’t come first but she’s to be reckoned with as she has thrown the javelin 32 feet.Sawyerville Alice Wilson 889-2932 Karrold and Rebecca Lindsay have returned home from a trip to Fort St.John, B.C., where they attended the wedding of their granddaughter Shona Finlayson to Shane Nelson of that place.Shona is the daughter of Irene and Gilbert Finlayson of Rose Prairie, B.C.Also attending the wedding were Margaret Latewood and Walter Lindsay of Toronto, and Helen and Edward Besser of LaSalle.Shona’s sister Rebecca Cranston was a bridemaid and Sara (her daughter) was a flower girl.In Memoriam BILLING, Stuart - Remembering a dear Dad who passed away 10 years ago, July 19, 1988.Gone but not forgotten.WALT, JOAN & FAMILY BOWEN - July 19, 1992 Vonda Bowen passed on through.We remember her lesson’s, he taught us well.We think of her daily.So let me tell, Honour your mother every day.MORGAN, MADISON (sons) JOANNE AND FAMILY Windsor Mrs.C.McCourt 845-3416 Mr.and Mrs.Gordon Doyle and daughter Chelsea of Nepean, Ont., were weekend guests of Donna’s mother, Dora McCourt (me!).On Saturday, June 20, my family - Brian, Grace and boys from Cookshire; Brenda, Dennis and family, Richmond; Donna, Gordie and Chelsea, hosted a surprise (that’s for sure) birthday party for me.With all the colorful “70s” and “Mom” balloons hanging from the trees there was no denying my age.A delicious barbecue complete with salads and the works was enjoyed by the 29 relatives and friends attending.Birthday cake and ice cream completed the meal.Donna read a humorous poem she had composed which just about said it all about me! Three balloons were sent skyward, maybe, somewhere, someone will find a “70” or “one-in-a-million Mom” balloon in their back yard.Knowlton Edna Badger Mrs.Mary Horne, Mr.and Mrs.John Godue and son James, Mrs.June Call and daughter Nancy, are all enjoying a trip to England and Europe at this time.Family What is a family?A family is someone you lend a hand.You cherish, You fear and share their pain, but lend them a hand.Don’t pull away, stick together always, remember, Your family is someone to love.Forever! Belinda Smith Deaths ANDERSON, Winnifred — Peacefully at the Maison Blanche, North Hatley, Que., on Friday, July 17, 1998, Winnifred Anderson in her 92nd year.She is survived by cousins and many friends.At her request she was cremated.A graveside service and burial of ashes in Greenwood Cemetery, Waterville, Que., at a later date.As memorial tributes, if friends so desire, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.Arrangements entrusted to Cass Funeral Home, Lennoxville, Que., (819) 564-1750.BARTER, Howard — Peacefully at the Grace Christian Home, Lennoxville, Que., on Sunday, July 19, 1998, Howard Barter in his 105th year, beloved husband of the late Muriel Ellis.Dear father of Meredith (Shirley Bain), Beverley, Lois (late Ralph Cole), late Ellis (Judy Maclean), Betty Ann and Janet.Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.Resting at Cass Funeral Home, 16 Belvidere St., Lennoxville, Que., where friends may call on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.Funeral service will be held at St.George’s Church, Lennoxville, Que., on Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 2 p.m.Rev.Keith Dickerson officiating.Interment in Bury Cemetery.In his memory, donations to Grace Christian Home, or the charity of your choice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.In Memoriam MAC EACHERN, Carroll - In loving memory of our dear Carlie, who passed away July 20, 1997.There will always be a lonely heartache And often a silent tear, Always precious memories Of the days when you were here.Sadly missed and always remembered by Love always MAMMA AND ALL THE FAMILY WHITE, Roland and Ethel - In loving memory of our dear parents who left us for their heavenly home.Dad, July 17, 1987 - Mother, August 20, 1992.Cherished memories of your love will remain in our hearts forever.YOUR FAMILY Card of Thanks KINNEAR’S MILLS - Our sincere thanks to everyone who helped in any way at our Annual Church Supper.UNITED CHURCH WOMEN Deaths McDONALD, Dennis — In Georgia, U.S.A., at the age of 53, Dennis McDonald of Dixville, son of Gladys and Walter McDonald.Survived by his brothers and sisters, Ralph of Coaticook, Walter of Stanhope, Michael of Rockland, Mass., Patrick of Rockland, Mass., Kevin of Rockland, Mass., Gladys Kilbreth of Wareham, Mass., Paula Carol of Brockton, Mass., as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.No visitation.Funeral service will be held at his home on Saturday, July 25 at 6 p.m.Arrangements by Résidence Funéraire Charron & Fils, 228 Child St., Coaticook, Que., tel: 849-4141, fax: 849-4200, Claude Charron, Près., Stéphane Charron, Dir.MURRAY, Elsie — At the home of her daughter in Woodstock, N.B., on Friday, July 10, 1998, Elsie Irene Murray (Groom), 80, retired Fredericton High School Guidance Counsellor.Survived by one son, Bruce, and his wife Emma of Manila, Philippines, one daughter, Lynne and her husband Arthur Slipp of Woodstock, N.B., three grandsons, Patrick, Daniel Slipp and Einmel Murray, four granddaughters, Lauren Slipp, Jill, Cherry and Mae Murray, two sisters-in-law, Phyllis Murray of Saint John, N.B., and Connie Smith and her husband Dr.Donald E.Smith of Oshawa, Ont., and several nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by her husband John C.(Jack) Murray in 1994.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.on Monday, July 27, 1998, at Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton, N.B.Rev.John Harvey officiating.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fredericton High School Theatre Restoration Fund, 300 Priestman St., Fredericton, N.B.E3B 6J8, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.Arrangements are under the care of Culberson’s Funeral Home, 188 Connell Rd„ Woodstock, N.B., (506) 325-1130.SIMONS, Merrill — At the St.Julien Hospital, Berthierville, Que., on Thursday, July 16, 1998, Merrill Gordon Simons in his 81st year, husband of Martha Damon.Dear father of Gordon (Ann) and grandfather of Ann Shirley.Also survived by his brothers Wayne and Allen.At his request, he was cremated.A graveside service and burial of ashes will be held at St.John’s Cemetery, Thetford Mines, Que., at a later date.If friends so desire, donations to the charity of your choice will be gratefully acknowledged.Arrangements entrusted to Cass Funeral Home, 6 Belvidere St., Lennoxville, Que., (819) 564-1750.RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH & DEATH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 30c per word.Minimum charge: $7.50 ($8.64 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions - 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The rain which had been forecast managed to hold off till we had returned to the dining room for tea and dessert, cake and ice cream, supplied by Betty and Sylvia.The day was definitely a summer get- together and very much enjoyed by us all, thanks again Debi! The next meeting will be a garden picnic at the home of Betty Cochrane Telford on Viens Road, Township of Magog.Date: Wednesday, August 12 at the noon hour.Connie Girard Magog & Area Connie Girard 843-6671 Jeffrey Cloutier formerly of Magog and presently residing in St-Gerard, Que., is a patient at CUSE Fleurimont site.All the best, Jeff for a speedy and lasting recovery from relatives and friends.The July meeting of the Magog and area Christmas Club was held at the home of Tina Linde in Austin.Members played bingo and enjoyed fellowship.Yvonne Whittier won the raffle.Tina served a most delicious lunch and the ladies complimented her on the tasty treats.The August meeting will be held at the home of Betty Rogers, Orford Lake.“I’d rather have a canary.At least they sing.” If you do get a canary, Ann, make sure it’s a male.Female canaries do not sing.— Minneapolis Ann Fan Dear Minneapolis: Thanks for writing.Another example of how I learn from my readers.1 wonder how many of you out there knew this?It was news to North 07-20 98 A A K 4 2 ¥ 10 ?A 9 8 7 5 A J 9 8 West East A J 9 7 6 5 A Q 10 ¥ 7 3 ¥ 6 5 4 2 ?J ?K Q 10 + A K 6 5 3 * Q 10 4 2 South A 8 3 ¥ A K Q J 9 8 ?6 4 3 2 A 7 Vulnerable: Both Dealer: South South West North East 3 ¥ Pass 4 ¥ All pass Opening lead: A A The universal truth, we assume By Phillip Alder It is a universal truth that if you don’t think of the best bid or play, you won’t make it.Of course, calling this a “universal” truth assumes — surely, reasonably — that other intelligent species elsewhere in the universe have thought processes.Sometimes, though, if you have met the theme before, you can play the contract “on autopilot.” Which is it today?You are in four hearts.West starts with two top clubs.How do you continue?Usually, a three-bid is made with a seven-card suit.But that wonderful six-bagger is as good as most weaker seven-carders.North, with three winners and expecting partner to have seven tricks for a vulnerable pre-empt, raised.Suppose you ruff the second club and draw trumps, leaving yourself with one.When you play two rounds of diamonds and the suit doesn’t split 2-2, you are in big trouble.East returns a club, forcing out your final trump.And when East wins the next diamond trick, he has a club left.If the defenders haven’t blocked the suit, West will cash two club tricks for two down.Let’s try an alternative tack.After ruffing at trick two, play the ace and another diamond.East returns a club.Ruff and play a third diamond.If East tries a fourth club, ruff with dummy’s heart 10 and claim 10 tricks: two spades, six hearts, one diamond and one ruff in the dummy.Alternatively, if East switches, you draw trumps and enjoy the established diamond trick.The key principal is this: If you have a two-suited hand and must establish the side suit, it is usually right to start on the side suit immediately.me.Dear Ann Landers: A poem you recently printed, “Good Enough Isn’t Good Enough,” was written by my grandfather, Edgar A.Guest.We are pleased to know people are still interested in the values that were common 50 years ago.— Ellen Guest Brookbank cfour ‘Birthday Monday, July 20,1998 An opportunity may come your way in the year ahead through a chain of circumstances generated by someone else.CANCER (June 21-July 22) Your positive can-do approach to difficult developments enables you to create fresh opportunities today.Continue to dwell on upbeat affirmations.Major changes are ahead for Cancer in the coming year.Send for your Astro-Graph predictions by mailing $2 and SASE to Astro-Graph, c/o this newspaper, P.O.Box 1758, Murray Hill Station, New York, NY 10156.Be sure to state your zodiac sign.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) Strive to maintain secrecy in your present endeavors today: what you reveal to others could misfire.When everything is locked in a go position, you can share your plans with pals.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) A new endeavor you’re enthusiastic about might get a welcome shot in the arm today.You could pair up with someone whose help you’ve been trying to enlist.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) Conditions appear favorable where your career is concerned today.If you’ve thought about trying to pull off something big, this is a good day for it.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) Interactions with risk-loving people should work out for you today.Be bold when necessary, but never foolish.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) Don’t let life dictate your schedule today.Take the initiative if you think you can handle it.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) A decision you make today could have far-reaching beneficial impact, provided you follow though on it.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) You’re in a favorable phase for adding to your resources or increasing your earning power.Be on the alert for fresh opportunities.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) Good things could happen through social contacts today.A friend might give you a tip to help further your ambitions.ARIES (March 21-April 19) Utilize your imagination today.Envision the outcome of events as you would like to see them unfold — you may be surprised by the accuracy.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today you may receive good news pertaining to a relatively new endeavor.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Don’t be afraid to establish goals a bit grander than those you’ve had in the past.You have what it takes to attain them. Monday, July 20, 1998 page 17 CELEBRITY CIPHER by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present Each letter in the cipher stands for another.Today's clue: D equals ‘ X S CEDCNF CWCHSF WS; N M A SBKSRJ JXS TYRLSGTZES, CYG XS PSSKF GMTYV TJ.' — RCLGTYCE WCYCVSL JMYN EC LAFFC, MY WCLP WRVDTLS.PREVIOUS SOLUTION: “The song of canaries / Never varies, / And when they’re moulting / They’re pretty revolting.” — Ogden Nash (c) 1998 by NEA, Inc.20 KIT ’N’ CARLYLE ® by Larry Wright I Bo-Tigger of Moline, III., saved the neighborhood children from mosquitos by slashing his owner's window screens, thus drawing all the bugs into his owner's house.Bo-Tigger is owned by Zack (Bumpy) Wilson.1-J.0 (E-mail your nominations lor Carlyle's Cat Hall of Fame lo lwrighl@ic.net) .(Aa