The record, 11 mars 1996, lundi 11 mars 1996

SaHE BuiIt WiïkouT Compromise 2615 King St.W.Sherbrooke (819) 566-5322 The Voice of the Eastern Townships since 1837 MONDAY March 11, 1996 WEATHER, Page 2 50 cents Homebuilders hit by spot strikes across Quebec MONTREAL (CP) — Residential construction workers will walk off the job at about 20 sites across Quebec today in an effort to get their employers back to the bargaining table.Talks on a new labor contract have been stalled for several months.Two unions, the Conseil provincial and the construction wing of the Quebec Federation of Labor announced the move Sunday.The unions represent about 75 per cent of Quebec’s 20,000 residential construction workers.A third union, the Confederation of National Trade Unions, will askits members for a strike mandate this week.It has called on its members not to cross picket lines set up by the other two bargaining units.The strikes at 20 sites and pressure tactics at others are designed to force the 7,000-member Quebec Association of Residential Construction Contractors back to the table.There have been no talks for several months following an failed attempt at mediation by provincially-named mediator Paul-Emile Thelland.Maurice Pouliot, head of the Conseil provincial union, said Sunday that employers are asking for working conditions which would favor illegal, nonunion black-market work on construction sites.In his report to the government, Thelland stressed the huge gap separating the two sides.‘People who say let Quebec go’ Johnson to Canada: You with us or not?By Jack Branswell and Norman Delisle QUEBEC (CP) — Canadians who would rather see Quebec leave than reform federalism are no better than separatists, Liberal Leader Daniel Johnson said Sunday.Johnson urged Canadians fed up with the unity debate to work toward remodelling Canada and to recognize Quebec as a distinct society.The Liberal leader was surprisingly blunt in his message to Canadians duiing a speech at a Liberal party gathering.Johnson broke into English, which he rarely does, for a lengthy part of his speech.He referred to “the other separatists in the rest of Canada — people who say let Quebec go.“Let Quebec go means let’s break up Canada," he said.See JOHNSON Page 2 an Don’t stop now: Sawing wood is no longer the necessity it once was, but it made a great event at the First Lennoxville Scouts’ winter Olympics at the Army, Navy and Air Force Hut on Sunday.For more, please turn to Page 5.RECQRDgRUCEPATTON^ Lennoxville's new community hall was filled to capacity Friday evening as local musicians and entertainers provided a pleasing variety of talent.The folk group ‘Six-orso who actually numbered 7, performed selections both familiar and not-so-familiar.For more, please see Page 4.RECORDBRUCE PATTON It’s the uncertainty — Exploring anglo angst is hot topic in Quebec By Terry Scott MONTREAL (CP) — Anglo angst.It’s a buzz-phrase in postreferendum Quebec to describe the anxiety among the province’s 800,000 anglophone population as it recovers from a close vote on Quebec separation and cringes at the thought of another.In recent weeks, it’s been the subject ofmagazine and TV fea- tures and incessant talk-show conversations.It has also apparently caught the attention of Premier Lucien Bouchard, who has invited 400 anglophone representatives to a meeting at Montreal’s Centaur Theatre tonight.“I don’t think the term anglo angst is overstated,” said Gary Caldwell, a sociologist who lives in Ste-Edwidge near Coaticook.“I think the realization that Canada could break apart really was quite wrenching.“People were shaken.I was shaken.” Bill Bliss, a Montreal life-insurance agent and financial planner, says three-quarters of the people he talks to are angst-ridden.“A lot of this is nebulous,” added Bliss.“It’s the uncertainty.“It’s not knowing exactly what is going to happen.” “Take your average guy who’s earning a living, paying his taxes and personally strug- See ANGLOS Page 2 Puerto Rico referendum: A simple question — Page 2 2—The RECORD—Monday, March 11, 1996 U*S.planners to avoid Quebec-style question Puerto Rico can hold three referendums on future By Marie Tison WASHINGTON (CP) — Is Quebec a poor example?Legislation tabled last week in Congress allows Puerto Rico to hold up to three referendums on its political future.Manase Mansur, an official with a sub-committee of Congress which helped draft the bill, said he paid close attention to last fall’s Quebec referendum, which the federalist forces narrowly won.“It was very useful when we JOHNSON:- Continued from page one “It’s the same result as being a separatist in Quebec.” Instead of giving up on Quebec, Canadians should recognize it as a distinct society, which he said would secure Canadian unity.“Let’s all know what we (Quebecers) know as a self-evident troth — that Quebec is different,” he said.“The word distinct might be difficult, but all it means is that we are looking for ways to maintain the freedom to be different without taking anything away from our neighbors.” Johnson also called on partitionists inside Quebec to refocus their energies.“Let’s get our heads together to keep Canada together,” he said.Partitionists, mostly anglo- ANGLOS: — were preparing this draft,” Mansur said in an interview.Those writing the U.S.bill learned a number of things: for example, the importance of a simple and direct question.‘The question we’ll ask Puerto Rican voters, compared to the Quebec question, will be pretty direct,” Mansur said.Puerto Ricans must decide if their Caribbean island should become a sovereign state, a U.S.state, or maintain the status quo as a U.S.territory.The debate over Puerto phone Montrealers, argue that regions which vote No in in a future referendum should remain Canadian territory even if the rest of Quebec votes to become sovereign.Johnson said he understands people’s worries about another referendum, but partition isn’t the answer.“It is a destructive debate,” he said.On Saturday Johnson got a warm reception from 400 members attending the party’s general council meeting Saturday, as he played down rumblings his leadership is being questioned.“We are currently in a period of reconstructing and renewing our program,” said Johnson.Look at the great work atmosphere around this general council.” Rico’s future goes back almost to 1898 when U.S.troops captured the island after four centuries of Spanish rule.The last referendum, which was not binding, was held in November 1993.Supporters of the status quo — a free state associated with the U.S.—won with 48 per cent of the vote.Those who favored joining the U.S.as another state, including Gov.Pedro Rossello, were a close second with 46 per cent of the vote.Only four per cent of voters On Friday, Marc-Yvan Côté and Yvon Picotte, two former Liberal cabinet ministers, said Johnson faces a leadership crisis if he doesn’t get the party’s program on track.Picotte said he was worried about the state of “moroseness” of his former party.Speaking with reporters outside the council meeting, Johnson, who was elected party leader two years ago, conceded that the second year as leader is the toughest.He admitted there are a few discordant voices within the party about his leadership.“But you are never going to have unanimity,” he added.“This isn’t the Communist Party in Russia in the 1950s.” The Liberals have a general meeting in March of 1997 and party bylaws allow for a leader- opted for independence.Mansur said those who won defined their option in a way that would make it more attractive but it wasn’t something the U.S.is prepared to accept.Under that option of “an improved status quo,” Puerto Ricans would receive the same federal benefits as U.S.residents but wouldn’t pay any federal income taxes.They would keep U.S.citizenship but would have their own delegations at international sports events.ship review at that time.Former party leader Claude Ryan was among those expressing support for Johnson at Saturday’s meeting.Ryan said reports of criticism of Johnson’s leadership are “a myth created by the media.” “The leader is performing well,” added Ryan, whose own leadership was contested following a Liberal Party defeat at the polls in 1981.Ryan stepped down as leader in 1982.Ryan said that while rebuilding the party’s program has been painstaking, Johnson is well-placed to recruit new people and put everyone to work.Ryan added that if the Liberals want to return to power they must establish closer contact with “young people, teachers, workers, farmers.groups from whom “In the current budget climate, who would imagine that the United States would be prepared to spend several billion dollars a year for programs without having Puerto Rico pay any federal income tax?” Mansur asked.“That’s fantasy.” Following the referendum, the Puerto Rican legislature asked Congress to respond to the results and the new legislation is designed to respond to that request.they have grown apart in recent years.” Liza Frulla, a Liberal deputy representing the Montreal riding of Marguerite-Bourgeoys, said Côté and Picotte haven’t been active within the party for the last 18 months.She called on the two former ministers to express their opinions inside party ranks, rather than playing “grandstand managers.” Jonathan Sauvé, president of the party’s youth wing, said young Liberals have diverse opinions about Johnson’s leadership.But, he added, they are confident his popularity will rise when “(Premier) Lucien Bouchard, a new actor on the political scene, is demystified in the next few weeks.” Continued from page one gling to survive.“Add to that the uncertainty about his job future and on top of that add the pressure of this political thing.” Heather Hiscox, a reporter with Montreal’s CBC-TV sta- Inside Ann Landers .14 Births and deaths .11 Classified .12-13 Comics .15 Crossword .13-14 Editorial .6 Entertainment .9 Farm and Business .7 Living .8 Sports .16-17-18-19 The Townships .3-4-5 tion, recently visited several English-language radio talk shows for a feature measuring the mood of Quebec anglophones.Hiscox said there were a lot of comments by regular callers that expressed fear and paranoia.“But the hosts of the shows say they’re hearing more and more from people who have never called talk shows before,” she added.“They’re not wing- WEATHER Sunny and warmer Monday, with temperatures rising to 1 degree above zero.On Tuesday, cloudy with sunny periods, a high of 2 and a low of -15.nuts.“There seems to be legitimate concern, mainly on two levels.They worry about the future of the country and then they have worries about homes and schooling and their personal state.” Michael Hamelin, president of Alliance Quebec, an anglophone rights group, said the close referendum result and inconsistent federal-government unity strategy has created frustration and anger.That frustration has led some anglophones to support a movement which advocates the partitioning of Quebec into regions that would remain a part of Canada if the province were to separate.Sid Stevens, who is in charge of the Montreal charitable organization Sun Youth and well-connected with the anglophone community, said he believes Bouchard wants since-rely to reach out to anglophones.Hamelin, who’s invited to the get-together with Bouchard, said he hopes the premier won’t offer just empty rhetoric.“Encouraging, positive statements aren’t going to cut it with the anglophone community right now,’ said Hamelin.“The community is beyond that.“They want something concrete.” For starters, Hamelin suggests the Parti Québécois government could show moderation on its language law pertaining to signs and on how its education appeals committee enforces access to English- language schools.While anglo angst is palpable, there’s no sign yet of a major exodus.Some anglophones suggest that might come at the end of the school year.Others in the anglophone community believe it won’t happen immediately.They cite 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The RECORD—Monday, March 11, 1996—3 Man in underpants keeps robber at hav Shefford thief nabbed after wrestling match by police on nearby 8th Range By Maurice Crossfield SHERBROOKE — A Shefford burglar got a surprise last Thursday morning when the owner of the house he was breaking into stepped out of the bathroom and latched onto him.George Burcombe, a lift-truck operator in his mid-40s, had just finished showering at his home on Route 112 between Granby and Waterloo when he noticed a man coming through the freshly broken window of his front door.Without much time to think, Burcombe grabbed the burglar and the pair wrestled briefly before Burcombe finally decided to let the man go and call police.“I only had a T-shirt and my underwear on," he recalled.“If I'd been fully dressed I could’ve really gone at it with him.” The burglar ran back to his ’ar and drove off, but was intercepted ten minutes later Road.The man fit the description Burcombe had given to Quebec Police Force officers perfectly.“I even described the hat he was wearing,” Burcombe said.“And when the cop asked him about his hat it was under the seat.They siezed the car right there.” Burcombe hypothesized that the would-be thief believed the house empty because his car was parked out of sight.This wasn’t the first time Burcombe’s home has been the target of burglars.In 1991 thieves carried off a collection of T-shirts and his VCR.His house was hit again last November, and Burcombe says he’s sure it was the same man who tried again last week.“Last time the guy went around back and then finally broke in through the front door,” he said.“This time he just went for the front door.” This time, things were more difficult for the burglar since he was up against a new, stronger door with a deadbolt lock.He was crawling through the window of the door when Burcombe discovered him.Burcombe said he doesn’t want to continue being a burglary victim.He’s already begun his application to pur- Bad news SHERBROOKE Employees of Ingersoll-Rand meet with management today to discuss the future of the Sherbrooke plant.In a notice sent to employees Friday, all unionized, non-unionized and office staff were ordered to turn up at the Delta hotel this morning instead of their regular jobs.On the agenda will be the imminent sale and closure of the pulp-and-paper equipment manufactu- chase a firearm, and he may buy a dog as well — to keep an eye on things when he’s not home.Many of his most prized posessions have been moved out, or hidden where burglars won’t be able to find them.“At least with a gun I can keep him at a distance until ling facility.The meeting comes a little more than a year after the announcement of a $2.5-million investment in new offices and another $8.9 million earmarked for the purchase of new equipment for the Cource-lette St.plant.At the time, plant manager Jean Parenteau said he believed the investment indicated a secure future for Ingersoll-Rand in Sherbrooke.the police get here,” he said.“The guy could have been armed.” A 19-year-old suspect will appear in court today to face charges in connection with the incident.The man was also wanted by Granby police for his suspected role several other crimes.The industrial giant has been going through rough times in the last several years.In the 1960s it employed nearly 1,000 people in Sherbrooke, but now only has about 250 full-time workers.Employees were told that manufacturing operations at the plant would cease as of 11 p.m.Sunday.All workers were to report to the meeting Monday morning instead of their regular shift.Workers summoned to hotel for Ingersoll-Rand Early treatment at hospital improves survival odds Chest pains?Don’t rely on family SHERBROOKE — March is heart month, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation has some timely advice: don’t take any chances if you start experiencing chest pains.Get thee to a hospital, pronto.“Time is critical in getting heart attack patients to care as quickly as possible,” said Dr.Normand Racine, a cardiologist at the Notre Dame hospital in Montreal and a spokesperson for the Foundation.Many people tend to waste precious time calling their family physician or their spouse during the crucial first stages of a heart attack.The best advice they have is, if chest pains don’t subside and last for more than a few minutes, call an ambulance — especially if the discomfort feels heavy or crushing.“Telling family members can cause deadly delays,” warns Foundation director Sandra Clarke.“That’s because they’re more likely to be in a state of denial and play down the danger.” Alerting co-workers about chest pains is better, Clarke suggests, because they won’t generally be willing to take responsibility for bad advice.Co-workers are more likely to urge the chest pain sufferer to get immediate help.A recent article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal urged doctors and community groups to educate people on the importance of early treatment for heart attacks.The Heart and Stroke Foundation took up the cause, much as it did when it first promoted the use of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in the 1960s.Getting to the hospital quickly is more important than ever because of thrombolytic drugs, now standard treatment in emergency rooms for heart attack victims.Thrombolytic drugs are designed to attack and dissolve the blood clot which chokes the flow of blood through the heart muscle during an attack.Racine said emergency doctors are trained to get these clot-busters into heart attack patients within a half hour of their arrival at hospital.The drugs are used on the most common form of heart attacks — known in medical circles as acute myocardial infarction — and the sooner they are injected, the better the prognosis.In one study cited by the Foundation, the rate of death within 21 days of a myocardial infarction was reduced by 47 per cent when thrombolitic drugs were given within one hour of the first pains.The result is less damage to the heart, fewer deaths and easier recoveries.And there’s a bonus.Studies show that a heart attack victim’s chances of surviving subsequent attacks is greatly increased if the patient was treated with thrombolitic drugs.Still, some recent US studies showed that at least one- SHERBROOKE — Here are a few of the warning signs that you may be sufferring a heart attack.Take these symptoms seriously.Heart attack symptoms may include: —Sharp chest pain —Chest discomfort, heavi- for help quarter of heart attack sufferers wait more than four hours before seeking help.Many say afterwards they believed the symptoms to be such things as indigestion.Before prescribing the drugs, doctors diagnose the attack with an electrocardiogram and ensure the patient doesn’t have other health problems that would make a clot-buster dangerous.ness or burning —Pain or tingling in the jaw —Pain radiating to either arm, or both arms and to the back —Shortness of breath, cold clammy skin and nausea.—Take special note if the feeling isn’t like anything you have ever experienced before.A heart attack primer Attention all subscribers: New delivery system Starting today many Record subscribers will receive their daily paper in a new way.Most papers will now be delivered by the same person who already delivers La Tribune, La Voix de l’Est, the Gazette, La Presse and the Globe and Mail in your neighborhood.The new system begins today for the area from Magog to the east, and Monday March 25 for the area from Eastman to the west.Very few subscribers will continue to receive their Record by mail.This spring we will be equipping some rural subscribers with Record boxes to be placed at the roadside by our subcontractor.You don’t have to do anything unless your paper stops arriving.In that case please call us between 9 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.Collect calls will be accepted.The new delivery system was forced on the Record by impossible mailing rates at Canada Post.However as well as reducing costs, the switch has the added benefit that most subscribers will now receive their paper before 7 a.m.every day.Rtlieg ecord Sherbrooke (819) 569-9528 Knowlton (514) 242-1188 This young lady may not have been Irish, but she had the best seat in the house.Peter Mackey and Piff Patton ventured into world of Blue grass with help from Stewart Deacon and others.Local fiddler Arnold Winget played traditional Irish Folk favorites.% y tl 4—The RECORD—Monday, March 11, L996 Frontenac’s Jean-Guy Chrétien heads regional caucus Farmers forgotten in budget, Bloc MP says SHERBROOKE — Frontenac MP Jean-Guy Chrétien, recently named president of the regional caucus of the Bloc Québécois, wasted no time loathing federal Finance Minister Paul Martin’s budget on Friday for failing to include compensation for farm subsidy cutbacks.“When the federal government ended subsidies for grain producers in the West, they consented to give over $3 billion in compensation,” he said.“Strangely, no such measure has been taken for Quebec.” Chrétien was named to the head of the caucus in Ottawa last week.The caucus will oversee the needs of the five federal electoral ridings of the Estrie administrative region.Three of the five ridings in the region are represented in Ottawa by Bloc MPs: Frontenac, Richmond-Wolfe and Megantic-Compton-Stanstead.Chrétien’s office said in a press release that the new job will give Chrétien an important new role in making sure the region’s interests are heard in Ottawa.Chrétien will also sit on the opposition party’s national caucus.“I am very aware of the problems that face the Estrie region,” Chrétien said.“I will be taking an active role in any projects which will affect the region.” Chrétien’s first act as regio-nal caucus head was to denounce the Ottawa Liberals plan to eliminate milk subsidies over the next five years, a move which will directly affect the more than 950 diary producers in the region.He said Quebec is being singled out.Chrétien pointed out that Quebec is responsible for 47.6 per cent of all Canadian milk, and the loss of the subsidies will cost regional producers more than $3 million over the next five years.He went on to predict that it will be the consumer which will feel the effect of the subsidy cut, as the costs of dairy products will be increased to offset the loss of the seven per cent subsidy.Higher prices will mean decreased sales, and decreased sales will mean more dairy farmers going out of business.Chrétien ended by accusing Ottawa Liberals of trying to make it more difficult for Quebec milk producers to compete in US markets.Bloc MP Jean-Guy Chrétien L«*r Mountain Dew leader Peter Mackey sings the well-known country classic, Rocky Top.Fiddler Walter Robbins brought the audience to absolute silence during a rendition ‘Ashokan Farewell’.oncentration was important as the father-daughter duo of Lucien and Lise Beauchemin played the timely favorite ‘Maple Sugar’ in two part harmony.___________ ___________________________________ The lennoxville Pathfinders sold all sorts of goodies during the intermission.Host for the evening was amiable Doug Fletcher.Town of Lennoxville Irish variety concert RECORD photographers Bruce Patton and Perry Beaton laid their cameras aside and along with Stewart Deacon provided the musi-S cal back-up for a number of the performers.Pippa Hall of ‘Six-or-so’ delighted many with her musical talent on the dulcimer.Lennoxville’s new community hall was filled to capacity on Friday evening as a number of local musicians and entertainers provided a pleasing variety of talent.The Irish Variety Concert was sponsored by the Lennoxville town council as part of its 125th anniversary.Interestingly, despite inclement weather the vast majority of those attending were not Lennoxville residents.Folks did seem to enjoy the evening and all were full ofpraise for the excellent facilities provided in the new community hall. The RECORD—Monday, March 11, 1996—5 Townships Winter Olympics for scouts and their friends Tossing tiny cabers, hopping around in sacks and throwing frisbees through hula hoops Has the stuff of Lennoxville’s winter Olympics at the Hut on Sunday.It was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon in a bright sun that makes us think that spring might be justaround the corner after all.The scouts were even able to raise a few dollars with a raffle.Andrew Tetemplier of the Hut and Francis Chaplin of the Scouts are looking forward to doing it all again next year.record photos/perry beaton 'We can go where we want to’ Morale strong among Canadians in Bosnia By John Ward KLJUC, Bosnia (CP) — Morale among Canadians in the former Yugoslavia seems to be top-notch although their general has turned off the beer taps and there are only a handful of soldiers on the front line.Soldiers who served here with the United Nations during the last four years say the NATO Implementation Force has a mandate they can live with.For one thing, said Sgt.Mike Brown of Sault Ste.Marie, Ont., the new peace force can ignore the checkpoints and roadblocks that hamstrung the UN.“We’ve got the freedom of movement,” he said.“We can go where we want to.” Most of the Canadians here are support people; engineers, supply and service personnel, mechanics and technicians.The cutting edge is provided by a company of infantry from the Royal Canadian Regiment and an armored squadron from the Royal Canadian Dragoons.They conduct patrols through a wide chunk of northwestern Bosnia, keeping an eye on the no-man’s land between the Serb and Muslim areas and generally making it clear that NATO will brook no violations of the peace accord.They monitor movement through the zone and watch for weapons.They have even set up night surveillance of suspect areas in hopes of catching faction members moving heavy weapons around the area.The soldiers say the attitude of the people has changed, too.“They wave at you when you go by,” said Master Cpl.John Dunne of Oromocto, N.B.Children gather in knots at the roadside to wave and smile as Canadian convoys roar by.One young boy who lives along a route well travelled by the Canadians has even acquired a Maple Leaf flag, which he By John Ward SANSKI MOST, Bosnia (CP) — Notes about Canadians deployed in Bosnia: • Maj.Marvin Friesen of Halifax and Maj.Barry Armstrong of Ottawa are two soldiers who hope they are never called on to do their jobs with the Canadian force in Bosnia.They are doctors manning the medical station in Coralici.‘We’re very well equipped,” says Friesen.“We’ve got the emergency capacity of a Canadian city of 20,000 to 30,000,” said Armstrong.“It’s good for morale, I think, for the soldiers to know they have access to medical care that’s right up to Canadian standards.” waves vigorously at passing trucks and armored personnel carriers.The Canadians are also keeping busy.“This tour is going a lot faster than the last one,” said Sgt.John Barr of Nanaimo, B.C.“I guess it’s because we’re out and around a lot more.” Brig.-Gen.Bruce Jeffries, the senior Canadian and head of a multinational brigade which also includes Czechs and Britons, says NATO’s no-nonsense mandate is a morale- So far, Canadians have needed only minor care, although the medical station earlier treated a Serb who lost a leg despite the best the Canadians could do.• A message posted by members of the Electrical and Mechnical Engineers: ‘We, the unwilling, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful.“We have done so much for so long with so little, we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.” • The NATO Implementation Force, known as IFOR, is making an immense show of force to keep the peace among warring factions in Bosnia.The participating countries are here with an impressive array of the most modern war machi- booster.“The soldiers are much more comfortable with the mandate,” he said.“Soldiers like to be in control.They don’t like the frustration which goes with being unable to react to a situation which they feel they could control.” If there’s a complaint among the soldiers it’s that they are kept at arm’s length from the population.Under the UN mandate, they worked with schools and hospitals and helped keep people fed and nes.American, British and French main battle tanks, 50-tonne monsters, grind along roads.Armored fighting vehicles armed with 20mm and 30mm guns sit at checkpoints.Heavy artillery barrels point skyward from various bases.Canadians have shown up with their sharpest tools.At the forward base at Kljuc, the Royal Canadian Dragoons deployed what is known as TOW under armor.It’s an armored personnel carrier equipped with high-tech missiles that can kill tanks at ranges up to 3,750 metres.They also brought a couple of Leopard heavy tanks, which are parked beside the main camp building with their 105mm guns ready for anything.• At the Canadian camp in clothed.Under NATO, they play the role of occupiers rather than providers of aid.The compassionate impulse is strong among the Canadians.“The hardest part of it, for me, is seeing little kids along the side of the of the road hardly dressed or badly dressed,” said Cpl.Lance Laviolette of St.Stephen, N.B.“The children and the old people are suffering the most,” said Master Cpl.Dave Asselin of Sudbury.Kljuc, soldiers of the Royal Canadian Dragoons (armor) and the Royal Canadian Regiment (mechanized infantry), plus engineers, signallers and other support staff sleep in tents pitched inside a cavernous building that once housed a carpet factory.Some of the frames of the looms still tower over the tents.The building was a garbage dump when the Canadians arrived.They used a bulldozer to do the intial sweep-out, then went in with gloves, masks, and rubberized suits to disinfect the place.Some local cats enlisted with the Canadians as rat-catchers, to the delight of the soldiers.“-Haven’t seen any rats since they showed up,” said one sergeant.Some snapshots from a NATO trooper’s life Editorial 6—The RECORD—Monday, March 11, 1996 A pleasant night at the theatre He probably had to brush up on his lines, but Premier Lucien Bouchard’s stage appearance before 400 anglos at the Centaur tonight, will likely be an encore of a performance eight years ago as federal secretary of state, responsible for minorities.As Canada’s newly appointed secretary of state, Bouchard met right here in the Townships with anglo representatives from across Quebec to unveil his vision for minorities in a democratic society.The media were not invited to record or question his comments, and he slipped in an out of town like a midnight cowboy.With a little re-write on the script for tonight, Bouchard will be able to recite the same pledges and platitudes with the same degree of sincerity.Watch for this theme: “The measure of a society is found in the way a majority treats its minority.” He will mean it when be says it, because Bouchard’s concern as Quebec premier is not so much with the plight of the minority, but with the perception of the majority.Quebec has been diminished at home and abroad by the “us-them” rhetoric of separatists, and Bouchard needs to create the impression he is re-building that bridge.He knows anglos are feeling beaten up and abandoned despite their best efforts to adapt to Quebec’s linguistic realities, and he’s obviously concerned many are exploring alternatives such as migration and partition.Both options will hurt Quebec’s chances of kick-starting a sluggish economy and throw a monkey wrench into his future plans.In order to win a future referendum, Bouchard must show Quebecers a revitalized economy and assure them they will be able to survive economically as an independent state.To do that he needs new investment and he needs taxpayers.He can’t afford to lose either.And while anglos don’t have a lot of clout at the polls, they do have an impact on public opinion outside Quebec and on the Quebec economy.Happy anglos would help Bouchard’s image.Anglo representatives attending tonight’s première performance are hoping Bouchard will address the community’s concerns about education, health, and employment.They shouldn’t count on getting anything out of the evening but a pleasant night at the theatre and the psychological lift of seeing 400 anglos assembled in one place.For my money, if anglos really wanted to do something positive for their community, they would buy a ticket to a real play at the Centaur and help ensure the survival of at least one cultural institution.SHARON McCULLY Letters to the Editor Spreading hate and intolerance Dear Editor, I just can’t believe what happened today as I visited some of my merchant friends here in North Hatley.I was chatting with the owners of a downtown art gallery and boutique when one of them commented he has some messages on his e-mail.I read one of them, from a Mark Reid who lives on Capelton Road in North Hatley.I couldn’t believe my eyes and I am embarassed to share a town with this person.In the message, Mr.Reid berates the boutique owner for not having English on the web page Keep up your support Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the men’s basketball team to thank the Record for its excellent coverage of our team this season.As well, my players and our coaching staff would like to extend an enormous thank you to all the fans that came out to support us this season in record numbers.Our team fell short of winning the championship this year but all you fans were so terrific and supportive.We extremely appreciate it and want to thank you for helping make Mitchell Gymnasium an entertaining place to come to.Keep up your support and we will work extremely hard to bring Bishop’s University and our community the championship it deserves.With sincere thanks, EDDIE POMYKALA Men’s Basketball Coach Bishop’s Gaiter Lennoxville (which the owner does have) and made some comments of which I will quote a few.“I live just a little way down the street on Capelton Rd.and most of my friends are anti-FRENCH.“French sucks.“Plus you call all of that junk of yours “ART” I don’t think so! It looks like a bunch of shit to me.“OOPS” I mean “Merde”.“P S.— your prices are a little steep too you f-— freak.” Please Mr.Reid, anyone can read your messages and they are Dear Editor, Considering the role that the many human concepts of God have played in fostering hatred, discrimination, slavery, conquest and major crimes against humanity, one could wonder why such an intelligent and enlightened species, such as we, has not come up with a kinder and gentler concept of God.Most religions look to God as the Creator yet in our zeal to have God on “our” side we totally overlook our relationship with the creation.Our activity on this planet shows that the “creation” has never been quite good enough for us.The Creator may not be amused.Our pusuit to have a cozy relationship with God overlooks a major fact.Before the creation there must have been “nothing”; very difficult to conceptualize.Perhaps we can only conclude that God is a lot about “nothing”.We could actually think of God as the “Great Nothingness,” beyond understanding.Claims of under- spreading hate and intolerance.I ask you to find appropriate ways to release your anger instead of looking for scapegoats and finding such politically easy targets.These are the times when I am embarassed to be English.Of course the owner of the boutique has risen above such nonsense, but I simply could not let it go without mention.Prejudice and racism hurts everybody.JANE L.PANKOVITCH North Hatley standing God on the Great Nothingness involves the creation of “someting”.This leads us to assume a “creator” role.Again the Creater may not be amused.All attempts to understand God or the Great Nothingness brings us nothing but arrogant self-serving assumptions.Now would it not make more sense to look upon the “Creation” as the being, form, will and essence of God, the Great Nothingness.Not only is the Creation very tangible; our immediate creation, our environment, the earth is what enables life as we know it to exist.Why do we create idols when the real thing is right under our feet?If we don’t honor the Creation; we seem to be shitting on it; how can we claim to honour the Creator?Perhaps the Great Nothingness is amused.Yours truly JASON KRPAN P.S.Please forgive such a long letter.The Great Nothingness made me do it.Perhaps the Great Nothingness is amused The RECORD—Monday, March 11, 1996—7 Farm and Business Canadian firms affected hv U.S.hostility cuts Cuba trade, appeases Yanks Redpath By Heather Scoffield TORONTO (CP) — Canadian companies doing business in Cuba are feeling the sting of a U.S.bill tightening sanctions against the Caribbean island.“These American laws are designed to hurt non-Americans,” said Andrew Fer-rier, president of Redpath Sugars.“We had to make a decision to stop buying from Cuba or lose our business with the United States.” Redpath has always separated its Cuban raw sugar imports from other sugar to serve customers who deal with the United States.But a few weeks ago Redpath, one of Cuba’s biggest sugar customers, cut off trade with Cuba altogether, anticipating increased hostility in the United States.“It’s apparent to many of our OTTAWA (CP) — The long winter of the unemployed may finally be turning to spring.A Statistics Canada report Friday showed the economy produced its third straight month of impressive job gains in February.The improvement wasn’t enough to budge the unemploy- customers that they couldn’t accept having any Cuban sugar,” Ferrier said.“We can’t do it any more.We no longer buy any Cuban sugar.” The American bill aims to punish companies doing business with Cuba, whose Communist government has caused a furore in the United States with the recent shooting down of two civilian U.S.airplanes.All the legislation needs to become law is President Bill Clinton’s signature, expected in a few days.Then, Americans will be allowed to sue Canadian companies or prevent their executives from entering the United States.More than 30 Canadians companies operate in Cuba, and two-way trade is worth more than $500 million a year.The bill aims directly at companies using property that ment rate from the 9.6 per cent level of January, but economists were still unusually upbeat.“We’re on a roll,” said Andrew Pyle of PATH International.“There is momentum building in the economy.” Investment dealer Nesbitt Burns said the net gain of 44,000 jobs in February brings once belonged to Americans or to Cubans who have fled to the United States, explained international law specialist Barry Appleton.If Pizza Nova, for example, has set up in a building once owned by a Cuban-American, the Toronto-based pizza chain could be sued for damages or its owner could be barred from vacationing in Florida, Apple-ton said.Or if Sherritt International Corp.mines an area once owned by an American, the company would risk ever doing business in the United States.“But they can’t enforce it in Cuba or Canada,” said Apple-ton.“They can enforce it only against the investment (in the United States).” Pizza Nova isn’t worried though.“If they don’t want me to go the total for the past three months to 137,000 — more than in the previous 12 months combined.“Evidence continues to mount that the Canadian economy is finally breaking free from last year’s nearrecessionary conditions,” Sherry Cooper, the firm’s chief economist, wrote in an analysis.over the border and spend my money, and my wife to go shopping over the border, then she’ll shop in Yorkville (in Toronto) instead,” said indignant owner Sam Primucci, who recently set up two franchises and one kiosk in Cuba.“I’m just so tired of this.It’s just not right.” Appleby agrees.He says the Cuba bill breaks regulations under the North American free trade agreement.Sherritt International, meanwhile, is trying to keep a low profile.“We’re doing business legally in every jurisdiction,” said spokeswoman Patrice Merrin Best.Sherritt has nickel, oil, gas and tourism assets in Cuba and has said it plans to expand operations there.But the Toronto-based company made Martin sticks to guns on targets TORONTO (CP) — Fridays freefall on North American markets won’t push Ottawa off its deficit-busting budget targets, says Finance Minister Paul Martin.Bond prices took a bungee jump early in the day, putting upward pressure on interest rates and casting a cloud over hopes for widespread job creation.“Obviously, increasing interest rates impacts on jobs,” Martin said after his traditional post-budget speech to Bay Street.“But in terms of our deficit projections, we’re very well protected.“We made very prudent assumptions.” The underpinning of Martin’s budget is the assumption that bringing down the deficit will allow interest rates to fall as well.Lower rates would spur economic growth and create badly needed jobs for Canada’s 1.4 million unemployed.a wise move last fall when it divided its international assets and its North American fertilizer business into two companies with separate staff.That 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823-8057 Legal aid accepted.Deficit takes tumble in January OTTAWA (CP) — A big increase in corporate income tax collections helped shrink the federal deficit in January.The Finance Department says the deficit during the month was estimated at $1.9 billion, a drop of $1.1 billion from January 1995.The improvement helped cut the deficit by $4.3 billion to $21 billion over the first 10 months of the government’s fiscal year.The figures are the latest evidence that Finance Minister Paul Martin will easily beat his deficit target of $32.7 billion for the year ended March 31.Martin, who likes to be conservative about his deficit estimates, said in the budget he deli- vered this week that the target would be met or bettered.Final results won’t be known until the Finance Department releases its annual financial report in the fall.The department said the improvement in January resulted in part from: —A $500 million rise in corporate income tax collections, “reflecting continued strength in corporate profits.” —$300 million more in GST collections.—$200 million more in personal income tax collections.Spending on government programs from April to January was down $2.9 billion.Job gains suggest market rally Questions about the Federal Budget?BUDGET •T»Tn HOTLINE For more information, call toll-free.From Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.to 10 p.m.1+1 Department of Finance Ministère des Finances Canada Canada 1 -800-343-8282 TDD: 1-800-465-7735 1st Vice-Pres.R.Consolation runners gà&Éyüi » m in»*»*» mi ÜK ' » -• Living 8—The RECORD—Monday, March 11, 1996 90th birthday luncheon AYER’S CLIFF (IH) — Mrs.Olga Audet observed her 90th birthday on March 1 and was guest of honor for a noon luncheon at Richard’s Restaurant here.Mrs.Audet is a resident guest at Place Sanborn in Ayer’s Cliff but was for several years a resident in Stanstead where she and her late husband, Lee were involved in the communities.The party was arranged by her daughter, Joyce Dickie of Newport.The group attending included Joyce and her husband Bob, Dot and her husband Mike of Burlington, Vt., and friends from Lennoxville, Rock Island, Stanstead and Beebe.The management served a lovely meal.As all joined to sing The Birthday song, Olga was presented with a beautiful cake, iced in white with yellow roses and many, many lighted candles.This was cut and served for dessert.Olga was the recipient of gifits and numerous cards, to include David Audet in Duncan, B.C., Michael Audet, Underhill, Vt., and from 14 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.Her family and many friends join to wish her lots more of these happy times.My friends say to me Gee Look Who’s Thirty Three Happy Birthday! Birthday greetings Magog’s Randy Smith celebrates a birthday on March 13.Best wishes and lots of love to the greatest grandson in the whole wide world from your grandparents, Yvonne and A1 Whittier.Engagement announced Mr.and Mrs.William Stuart of Ascot, wish to announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Tracy Lee, to Mario Roger, son ofMr.and Mrs.Valmore Laçasse of Sherbrooke.A summer 1997 wedding is planned.Masons receive 50 year jewels Wednesday evening, February 21 three members of Stanbridge Masonic Lodge No.19 were presented with 50 year Jewels and lapel pins.W.Bro.Thomas Shepard joined Stanbridge Lodge on January 26, 1946, serving as Master of the Lodge in 1952.W.Bro.Donald Gardner joined February 9, 1946, serving as Master in 1953.Vy.W.Bro.Guy Martindale also joined on February 9, 1946, then served his lodge twice as Master, in 1967 and 1971.Brother Martin-dale is an Honorary Member of Nelson Lodge No.9 and has served this lodge as Master.United Church Women meet WATERVILLE — The UCW met in the church hall on February 14 with Paulette Caron presiding and Pearl Ball as hostess.The president opened the meeting with the UCW Purpose and welcomed the twelve present.Carolyn Bureau conducted devotions on the theme of love.She spoke of how strong and pre- cious God’s love is and read two poems,’ The Power of Love’ and ‘Loving Heart’.Today hearts and cupids are a sign of love.The hymn ‘Saviour Teach Me Day by Day’ was sung, a prayer and the Lord’s Prayer closed the worship period.The offering was received by Edith Swanson.The minutes of the January meeting were read and Doran Glavin moved their adoption.The treasurer reported on a sum sent to M&S and the purchase of a photo album for pictures of church events.Vi Derby reported on cards sent out recently.A newsletter from Communications Quebec offered a variety of information.Name cards will be ordered for UCW members.Application forms for Youth Camp being held in Lennoxville in March were on hand for anyone interested.The United Church will host the World Day of Prayer service on March 1st at 2 p.m.Marie Scott will convene the tea following the service.Shirley Barter will convene the food sale to be held on March 14.The president closed the business meeting with a benediction.The program for the day was preparing stamps for mission purposes.At the close of the afternoon the hostess served refreshments and a social hour was spent.Lucy Kinghom presided at the tea table.The next meeting will be held on March 13.Left to right, Donald Gardner, Guy Martindale and Thomas Shepard.Juniors Cleveland Curling Bonspiel - Danville Curling Club sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 41 Consolation winners - 1st Vice-Pres.R.McKeage, Br.No.41.Skip: Laurie Frost, 3rd, Rick Noble (missing), 2nd, Danny Mastine, Lead, Angela Mastine, Pres.J.Mercier, Br.No.41.Organizer - B.Lockwood.Winners - Pres.J.Mercier Br.No.41.Skip: Dimitri Tisluck, 3rd, Christopher Lodge, 2nd, Jesse Comeau, Lead, Kevin Gauthier, 1st Vice-Pres., R.McKeage.Runners-up - 1st Vice-Pres.R.McKeage, Br.No.41.Skip: Derek Lockwood, 3rd, Erika Lockwood, 2nd.Sandra Perkins, Bonspiel Organizer, B.Lockwood, Philippe Martel, Lead, Pres.J.Mercier, Br.No.41.No.41.Skip: Craig Frost, 3rd, David Leroux, 2nd, Danny Mastine replacing Danny Perkins, Lead, Sandra Perkins, Organizer, Jacinthe Hinse, Pres.J.Mercier, Br.No.41. Arts and Entertainment The RECORD—Monday,, March 11, 1996—9 - THE CAVALIER MUNDIAL is upsettlig tbe competition ¦ ¦ .* And the winners are.MacDonald wins SHERBROOKE — Townships composer Andrew MacDonald got.a big chunk of his 15 minutes of fame last night as he won the Juno for Best Classical Composition.MacDonald, a music teacher at Bishop’s, won the award for his Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, “I Think That I Shall Never See.MacDonald joined a number of other top Canadian musicians at the 25th annual Juno Awards being held at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton.Here are the winners: BEST-SELLING FRANCOPHONE ALBUM: D EUX, Celine Dion ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Jag ged Little Pill, Alani s Morissette SINGLE OF THE YEAR You Oughta Know, Alanis Morissette FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Alanis Morissette MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Colin James BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM: What Fresh Hell is This?, Art Bergmann SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR: Alanis Morissette - (cosongwriter Glen Ballard) GROUP OF THE YEAR: Blue Rodeo INSTRUMENTAL ARTIST(S) OF THE YEAR: Liona Boyd BEST NEW SOLO ARTIST: Ashley Maclsaac BEST NEW GROUP: The Philosopher Kings COUNTRY FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Shania Twain COUNTRY MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Charlie Major COUNTRY GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR: Prairie Oyster BEST CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ALBUM: NOJO, Neufelt-Occhipinti Jazz OrphpçtrB BEST MAINSTREAM JAZZ ALBUM: Vernal Fields, Ingrid Jensen BEST DANCE RECORDING: A Deeper Shade of Love - Extended Mix, Camille BEST ROCK ALBUM: Jagged Little Pill, Alanis Morissette BEST SELLING ALBUM (FOREIGN OR DOMES- SOLO OR CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: Alkan: Grande Sonate/Sonatine Le Festin d’Esope, Marc-André Hamelin, piano BEST CLASSICAL ALBUM: LARGE ENSEMBLE OR SOLOIST (S) WITH LARGE ENSEMBLE ACCOMPANIMENT: Shostakovitch: Symphonies 5 and 9, Orchestre symphonique de Montreal, Charles Dutoit, conductor BEST CLASSICAL ALBUM: VOCAL OR CHORAL PERFORMANCE: Ben Heppner sings Richard Strauss, Ben Heppner, tenor, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Davis, conductor BEST CLASSICAL COMPOSITION: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Andrew P.classical award at Junos MacDonald “1 Think That I Shall Never See.” BEST CHILDREN’S ALBUM: Celery Stalks at Midnight, A1 Simmons BEST REGGAE RECORDING: Now and Forever, Sattalites BEST MUSIC OF ABORIGINAL CANADA RECORDING: ETSI Shon “Grandfather Song,” Jerry Alfred and The Medicine Beat BEST RHYTHM AND BLUES/SOUL RECORDING: Deborah Cox, “Where Do We Go From Here” BEST ROOTS AND TRADITIONAL ALBUM — SOLO: Hi, How Are You Today?, Ashley Maclsaac BEST ROOTS AND TRADI-TIONAL ALBUM — GROUP: Gypsies and Lovers, The Irish Descendants BEST BLUES/GOSPEL RECORDING That River, Jim Byrnes BEST GLOBAL RECORDING: Music for Africa, Takadja RECORDING ENGINEER OF THE YEAR: Chad Irschick, 0 Siem (This Child), Susan Aglukark BEST ALBUM DESIGN: Tom Wilson and Alex Wittholz, Birthday Boy, Junkhouse HALL OF FAME: David Clayton-Thomas, Denny Doherty, John Kay, Domenic Troiano, Zal Yanovsky.WALT GREALIS SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (INDUSTRY BUILDER): Ronnie Hawkins Andrew MacDonald shared the spotlight with Canada's best and brightest last night.13,996 TIC): No Need to Argue, The Cranberries BEST VIDEO: Good Mother, Jann Arden (Jeth Weinrich, producer) PRODUCER OF THE YEAR: Michael-Phillip Wojewoda, End of the World (Cock’s Crow), Waltons Michael-Phillip Wojewoda, Beaton’s Delight (Hi, Are You Today), Ashley Maclsaac BEST RAP RECORDING: E-Z on Tha Motion, Ghetto Concept BEST CLASSICAL ALBUM: Naturally.The Cavalier is Quebec’s best selling car.And who can resist all it has to otter?¦ Rear spoiler ¦ Dual air bags ¦ ABS brakes ¦ 2.2 liter engine E9B fm' o f§ The CM Card' ¦ 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive ¦ Tachometer ¦ Child-security rear door locks ¦ Folding rear seat *1 moud time ict.iil oliei apph mg on new **•*0 models in sio.1.imlnding the aline ntenimned lui in •V Model shown is lot illusiiaiion putp«»svs .ills Préparai u*n unladed la ighi (>*'•*' a ml 1 \csevta Toads,d, W.aikv •ltd ilteGM IOI M ' Wan niv aie olieicd on all pXk.GM models loi a dm.i ion i!>•> Classified CALL SHERBROOKE (819) 569-9525 between 8:30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.or KNOWLTON (514) 242-1188 between 8:30 a.m.and 4:00 p.m.Or mail your prepaid classified ads to: DEADLINE: 11 a.m.working day previous to publication The Record P.O.Box 1200 Sherbrooke, Que.J1H 5L6 1 Property for sale 1 Property for sale For Rent *-1-|-!— .5S ._______________!.HI:.REAL ESTATE Onluçc Oirocl Courlior Inc.Helen Labrecque 562-8024 r* Bob Black .566-4195 Q.As a vendor how much should I ask for my property?A.An experienced Real Estate Agent can give you a market evaluation, so you can get the best price possible CL As a buyer how much can I afford for a home?A.We can recommend a good financial institution to give you a pre-approved mortgage, so that you know exactly how :|i\much you can afford for a new home.KNOWLTON — 5%.and 2'A , ground floor, 2 entries and private balcony.3 minute walk to services (Dépanneur, Bank, Regie).Call (514) 765-9431 .20560 7 For Rent 1 Property for sale 3 Cottages Commuait» center lot tcwlort Promotional offers available 3-1/2 -4-1/2 - 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to the players’ entrance at the Montreal Forum on Sunday.The fireman’s son from Montreal who grew up to be one of the National Hockey League’s best offensive defencemen in the 1970s knows all about hounding hockey stars for autographs.“When I was 13 or 14, I was one of them,” said Lapointe, who was among many former Montreal Canadiens’ stars who made the pilgrimage home to witness the closing of the 72-year-old Forum.“I was out there waiting for autographs.And then to get to play here in the Forum, with (Jean) Beliveau and (Henri) Richard, well.” Lapointe, now a scout for the Calgary Flames, wore the red, white and blue again Sunday as a team of 30 retired Canadiens played a team of 18 former NHL stars in a charity oldtimers game on the Forum’s next-to-last day as a hockey rink.They and other former players will be on the ice again for a closing ceremony after the final game tonight, when the Canadiens play the Dallas Stars before what will surely be a packed house of 17,959.The team moves into the new 21,361-seat Molson Centre on Saturday.“It will be sad to see the Forum close, but today is a happy day,” said Lapointe.“I’ll see a lot of teammates I haven’t seen in a long time.“After that last game, that will be sad.” The Forum was nearly full for the oldtimers — about 15,000 tickets were sold — as the Canadiens and the NHL Legends, captained by 70-year-old Ted Lindsay, skated to a mmm AmmrA- ¦ | l Sherbrooke bonspiel winners The Sherbrooke foursome of Bertrand Cotnoir, André Lacroix, Denis Blouin and skip Gilles Bolduc won the Sherbrooke Curling Club Invitational Bonspiel Feb.25 on March 2.The iMurier Curling Club (Victoriaville) rink of André Belhu-meur, Daniel Houle, Carl Lamontagne and skip Pierre Bergeron (kneeling) won the B final.They beat the Sherbrooke foursome of Fern Brochu, Jean-Louis Gadbois, Garth Bishop and skip Jean-Marc Benson.6-6 tie.Frank Mahovlich, 58, and John Ferguson, 57, were among the Canadiens’ goal-scorers while former Quebec Nordique sniper Michel Goulet had two for the Legends.Another ex-Nordique, Peter Stastny, got the tying goal late in the game.Former NHL scoring star Dickie Moore, 65, was the senior member of the Canadiens’ side.The longest ovations were saved for Maurice (Rocket) Richard, honorary president of the game, former superstar Guy Lafleur and Bob Gainey, now general manager in Dallas who acted as captain of the Canadiens’ oldtimers and scored their first goal.A quirk of scheduling made Dallas the last visitor.As it turned out, the Stars are laced with ex-Canadiens, including assistant coach Doug Jarvis and players Guy Carbonneau, Craig Ludwig and Brent Gilchrist.“Everyone in our organization is excited about it,” said Gainey.“There’s the excitement of being that team that plays the last game and we’re in a late-season run for a playoff spot.” Beliveau, an honorary cap- tain for the game, is among the former stars who admits — with some sadness — that the old Forum has become outmoded and the new rink is necessary for the Canadiens “to remain a leader” in the NHL.“For a building to become a shrine, you need good teams and you have to win Stanley Cups,” said Beliveau, who played on 10 of the Canadiens’ 24 Stanley Cup winning teams.“You look at other old buildings mostly as facilities.“Chicago Stadium was a famous building, but the last time Chicago won was in 1961.It’s not the same.” Former greats share Forum memories The 72-year-old Montreal Forum plays host to its last Canadiens’ NHL game Monday night.Some quotes: Jean Beliveau, former Canadiens captain and former vice-president: “When I look at it as a player, it’s a sad time.But I worked 23 years in management.The only choice was to build a new building if you want this team to remain a leader.You’ve got to keep up.” Guy Lafleur, former star winger: “The Forum was my second home.I used to get here at two o’clock for an eight o’clock game.I felt good here.I felt secure.The pressure was off.I was happy.” Steve Shutt, former left winger now an assistant coach: “For me, it’s the memories of the players and the great teams here.That’s what I’ll bring with me.This building, when it’s empty, there’s nothing there.It’s the people who make the building.” Bob Gainey, former Canadiens captain, now general manager of the Dallas Stars: “Like any change, in the transition period there will be lots of talk about missing it.The bottom line is that I don’t think this building could be salvaged to do what these buildings do today.I’m confident the new building will provide the same and more.” Frank Mahovlich, ex-Canadiens and Leafs star: “I played my last game here in 1974 and got three goals against the Boston Bruins.My first year here in 1971, we won the Stanley Cup.Great memories.” Marcel Bonin, Canadiens grinder from the 1950s: “What makes the Canadiens a great team is that we’re all like brothers, like family.That won’t change.” Michel Goulet, former star of the rival Quebec Nordiques whose playing career ended in a head-first crash into the Forum boards: “There’s no question there were good times here, but this is where I ended my career.That was on March 16 (1994).That’s a funny coincidence because that’s the date they play the first game in the new building.” Goulet, on Canadiens-Nordiques rivalry: “It was and always will be the best rivalry in hockey.I can’t talk about the Montreal-Toronto rivalry in the old days, but that sure was special.” Manitoba rink wins Brier By Reg Curren KAMLOOPS, B.C.(CP) — Manitoba skip Jeff Stoughton was as cool as ice Sunday in clinching his first Canadian men’s curling championship.The slight curler from Winnipeg outgunned Alberta’s Kevin Martin on Sunday in a wild 8-7 extra-end shootout to steal away with the 1996 Labatt Brier, the 25th time Manitoba has won the national title.The rink will now represent Canada at the world championships in Hamilton later this month and also has secured a berth in Canada’s Olympic qualifying event in 1997.“On the curling side it’s just an unbelieveable thrill for me,” said a smiling Stoughton, who beat Martin three times during the nine-day event.“It’s the highlight of my career right now.” Stoughton, who rarely dis- played his emotions this past week, stole a point in the 11th end for the dramatic win.Earlier in the game the Man-tioba rink had allowed Martin to score three in the seventh end to fall behind 6-5.But after a brief team meeting, third Ken Tresoor, second Garry Vandenberghe and lead Steve Gould kept their composure.Martin’s remarkable 15-foot angle raise removed a Stoughton stone deep in the rings for three points and brought the house down, prompting a clenched-fist salute from a smiling Martin.But Stoughton, who won Manitoba’s second Brier in a row, refused to be intimidated.“We just kept our cool and fought back, had a great 10th end and got our one,” said Stoughton, 32, who was hoisted high into the air by the hulking Gould as Martin’s last rock came up short to hand Manitoba the win.“In the extra end all the pressure shifted on to Kevin’s team.” Martin, the 1991 Brier champion, and his Edmonton rink of third Don Walchuk, second Shawn Broda and lead Don Bartlett had struggled in the early stages of the game, missing shots they had made all week long.He had a chance to win it in the 11th end if had been able to put his last rock on the button, but he came up just shy.Stoughton forced him to make the draw after he coolly tucked his rock near the button behind a guard.“It just curled a hair more than we thought it would,” said a gracious Martin of his final shot.“It was a good game, he made a dandy in the extra end.“I told you I’d shake their hands, I’m going to go buy Jeff a drink and head to the room.” The RECORD—Monday, March 11, 1996—17 Faucons retain hold on third place Dubé marks 51st goal in Titan match-up SHERBROOKE — Christian Dubé had a four-goal game Sunday to give gave him 51 goals for the season, but more importantly it gave the Sherbrooke Faucons another win.Dube’s four goals and an assist led the Faucons to an easy 7-3 win against the Laval Titans in front of a Palais des Sports crowd of 2,244 people.Dubé also had two goals and two assists Friday night in the Faucons’ 7-5 win at Shawini-gan.The two victories kept Sherbrooke a couple of points ahead of the pack in the race for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s third best all-time record.Dubé scored three goals in the third period Sunday as the Faucons took control of the game, tied 1-1 after the first.Dubé scored early in the first period, but Jason Bermingham tied the game two minutes later.Samuel Lacroix and Dubé scored two goals in the first 2:10 of the second period to make it 3-1.Edin Burazero-vic cut the lead to 3-2, but Dubé scored two more goals before the period ended.Bruce Richardson and David Gosselin also scored for Sherbrooke (39-26-3).It was the Faucons third straight win.Gosselin and Richardson had two assists apiece in Friday’s game as Sherbrooke scored three straight goals in the third period, breaking open a 3-3 tie.Dubé and Etienne Beaudry had two goals each in the 7-5 win.Dan Marcotte, Samuel Lacroix and Yannick Tremblay had the other Sherbrooke goals.The Faucons play host to Val d’Or Thursday night (March 14) in a game that could decide who finishes with the third best mark in the league.Sherbrooke finishes the season in Beauport on Friday.* .Vi’ Factions ' centre Christian Dubé dekes out Laval goalie Francis Larivée for one of his four goals Sunday.\ RECORD PHOTOS: RICKARD LABEL Champlain hockey team win season finale 7-3 Cougars chomp Abbott to earn spot in playoffs By J.D.Keyes LENNOXVILLE — The hockey gods both smiled and frowned on the Champlain hockey team in its seasonending home game against John Abbott on Friday.The good news was that the Cougars defeated the Islanders by a 7-3 margin, pushing them past College Français and into a tie with Dawson College for the last spot in the CEGEP hockey league Western Division playoffs.But the bad news was that forward Martin Page was lost for the playoffs with a broken collar bone.Jean-Mathieu Dion, one of Champlain’s leading scorers, was also shaken up and might not be available for the post-season.“That hurts,” said head By J.D.Keyes LENNOXVILLE — The John Abbott women’s hockey team simply outmuscled the Bishop’s Polar Bears en route to a narrow 3-2 victory Friday night.The Islanders used their superior size and conditioning to their advantage to outperform Bishop’s.However Polar Bear coach Karl Hunting wasn’t disappointed with the defeat.He pointed out the loss was a big improvement for his team, who coach Sylvain Laflamme.“But we’ll just have to keep fighting.” Champlain went into the John Abbott game knowing that if they lost, they were out of the playoffs.And, throughout the first two periods, the Cougars hardly looked as if they were playing for their lives.They held a 3-1 lead going into the third period but put on a spectacular offensive display to clinch the game.Jean-Mathieu Dion’s goal in the period’s opening minutes opened the flood gates.Michael Poulin followed that up with a nifty shot, and Steve Colgan and Saysana Sysakeo finished off the scoring.Earlier, Jason Plomp, Maxime Béland, and Martin Page lost three games to John Abbott earlier in the year, including two by large scores.“We were competitive with them,” he said.“I’m happy because we gave our best effort of the year.” “On paper they’re a better team but we didn’t let that affect us.” Bishop’s raced to a 1-0 lead on Janet Bernard’s wrist shot goal only 1:36 into the game.But the Islanders’ tied the game up on Jessica James’ marker just under three minutes later.scored for the Cougars.SEVEN SCORERS Poulin noted that it was interesting that Champlain had seven goals and that seven different players scored them.“It’s good that we’re getting a lot of people contributing,” the rookie forward said.“It’s not often you’ll see seven different scorers.” Laflamme echoed Poulin’s remarks: “Everybody played really well and I’m really pleased with my team’s performance.” “To have success you have to play well defensively and we were successful in keeping John Abbott out of our zone,” he added.Laflamme also praised his goaltender, Jean-Philippe Piché, for another outstanding performance.John Abbott pulled ahead 3-1 in the second period thanks to goals by Erica Jacques and Fannie Roberge, and held off a late Polar Bear charge sparked by Adrienne Barnes’ goal midway through the third period.In the game’s dying seconds, a Bishop’s player just overskated a pass that would’ve given her a shot at an empty net on a 2-on-l break.Defenceman and assistant captain Sarah Proud was pleased with the way her squad played.Phil Labelle, Keith Bray, and Jeff Lageman scored for John Abbott, who finished the season with only eight points and in last place in the division.Champlain tied for third place with Dawson College but STE-ANNE-DE-BELLEVUE — Teams from Quebec dominated the 1996 Canadian College Athletic Association’s national basketball championships, which ended Saturday at John Abbott College near Montreal.Host team, John Abbott’s Lady Islanders, beat the Fraser Valley crew from Abbot- Abbott “We played really well as a team,” she said.“We stayed with John Abbott, who are a very good team.” Proud also noted that goalie Carolyn Lavertu played an outstanding game for the Polar Bears, which was more impressive since Lavertu was weakened considerably by a case of blood poisoning earlier in the week.The Polar Bears’ record now stands at 5-10, their best record ever.They wrap up their season at home Wednesday night.dropped down to fourth because of Dawson’s superior win-loss record against them.The Cougars will be gearing up for their playoff series against first-place St.Laurent next week.sford, B.C.59-55 to win the women’s crown for a ninth time since 1978.It was the sixth straight time a Quebec-based team has earned the national women’s title.Abbott’s all-Canadian centre Kristina Steinfort scored 19 points in the final and was selected as tournament MVP while teammate Dayla Delmar-Greenberg and Collège de Sherbrooke player Emmanuelle Mignault were named to the tournament all-star team.Sherbrooke, 64-49 losers to Abbott in the semifinal, won the bronze medal Saturday.The Volontaires beat Grant MacEwan College 100-85.Sherbrooke’s Karine Desro-siers won the player’s Fair Play Award.Quebec also won the men’s championship on Saturday, when Collège Montmorency downed Alberta’s S.A.I.T 81-70 in the final.Montmorency’s David Brownrigg was named tournament MVP.Teammate Alexandre Bougaieff was a tournament all-star.Improved Polar Bears scare Quebec teams dominate national basketball meet 18—The RECORD—Monday, March 11, 1996 Sports Bishop’s team eliminated by Quebec Juniors Carleton women are field hockey By Robert Matheson LENNOXVILLE — Tenacious defence and great goaltending weren’t enough for the Bishop’s University indoor field hockey team.Bishop’s lost 2-0 to the Quebec junior team in Sunday’s semifinal of the Gaiter Country Classic II, but unheralded Carleton University went on to win the six-team tournament.Carleton beat the Quebec Juniors 4-3 in the final to avenge a 6-2 loss to the same team during the round robin portion of the tournament.Krista Wilson scored all four Carleton goals in the final, including the game-winner with 2:20 to go.Wilson had 12 goals in the tournament.Emily Triggs scored two goals for the Juniors in the final and Patricia Armeni had the other.“I was impressed to hell with Carleton.They surprised me, they are obviously a much better indoor team than they were an outdoor team,” said tournament organizer John McArthur.“In my opinion they were the most skilled team in the tournament.” Jodi Wallace scored both goals for the Juniors in a gut- wretching semifinal win against Bishop’s team.Wallace broke a 0-0 tie with 22 seconds to go and then added another as the Gaiters pressed for the tying goal.“That was harsh.It was really tough,” said McArthur, a coach of the Bishop’s team.“You’re at a loss, you don’t know what to say to the team (after losing like that).Everybody knew that we gave everything we had.” Carleton advanced with a 4-3 win against McGill in sudden-death overtime.ROUND ROBIN Bishop’s finished the round robin in fourth place, going 1-2-2 in the five games.The Gaiters beat the Outaouais Field Hockey Club 3-1 in Saturday’s 3 p.m.game.Bishop’s tied McGill 3-3 and Carleton 1-1 during the round robin and lost 2-1 to the Quebec juniors and 2-0 to the Ambassadors, a club team from Montreal.The Quebec Juniors, Carleton and McGill each finished 3-1-1 in the round robin.“We played great.We just kept losing close games,” McArthur said.“It was so exciting.We played great defence, but we just couldn’t get the ball in the net.So many balls dribbled by the post.” “It was typical of the tournament, we played great defence,” he added.“The key for us is that most teams play zone and we play man-to-man.We play very, very aggressively and most teams aren’t used to that.That was a big advantage for us.” Wendy Kozak led Bishop’s with three goals in the tourna- ment.Valerie Falls and Kristina Salwen had two goals apiece.Sarah Ritchie and Maria Betrand also scored for the Gaiters.“We had a lot of opportunities and goalies made a lot of good saves against us,” McArthur said.“The players were really intense and they played really well.” Poor weather conditions kept two teams from make the champs trip to Lennoxville.The University of New Brunswick and Vermont’s Middlebury College stayed home.McArthur said the tournament otherwise ran smoothly.“All of the Bishop’s students that volunteered did a fantastic job once again,” he said.“The Pub and the QB really treated us great too.They really went out of their way to help us.Bishop’s Valerie Falls plays the ball in Sunday’s semifinal of the Gaiter Country Classic II indoor field hockey tournament.record photo: perry beaton iitli ' v ¦"?Letter to the Editor Article didn’t tell true story of senior boys’ basketball team Dear Editor, After following the sports write ups in the Record, during the week of the ETIAC playoffs, I felt compelled to write about the poor coverage given to Alexander Galt’s senior boys basketball team.More than one team played with character in the playoffs.While I know a number of games aren’t covered because no one phones in results, I do feel when a game is covered a reporter should give the facts about both the teams that played.Here are a few facts about Galt’s team: Galt has seven regular players, I say regular because on different days; anyone of these seven start a game.At the playoffs on Mar.« Galt’s Frank Desrosiers scored 16 points in the Pipers 47-38 win against Massey Vanier in the ETIAC semifinal game on Wednesday, March 6.record photo: PERRY BEATON 6th, all seven players were dressed to play, for the first time since Jan.13th.The team has had an elbow injury, a concusion, and 3 badly sprained ankles since Jan.At no time was just one player sitting out but always two or three.Wednesday, two of Galt players were back playing in their first full game in three veeks.Not only does this affect games played but practices are also difficult when constantly missing key players.Also during this trying time, the boys had to adjust to a coaching change.I certainly do not want to take away any credit from BCS.They certainly played well and deserved to win but I would say that a difference of six points makes the teams pretty even, especially since each team beat each other in regular season play.Yet the write up about the finals was certainly one sided Where was it mentioned that while (BCS point guard) Blaine (August) was sitting out with foul trouble, one of our top players was sitting out about the same amount of time.The game was close all the way through and yet the only thing mentioned about Galt was who were the two high scorers.It was reported that the Massey Vanier girls would be representing the ETIAC at the McLeod-Visser provincials, well so are (did) the Galt boys.By the way that picture of Matt (Kingsley) driving to the basket without the ball was really cute, but someone forgot to mention that Galt won that semi-final game against Massey Vanier.So, congrautlations boys on a great season plagued by injuries.You’ve done us proud and shown great character throughout the season.Now on a more personal note.To, “Will from Brazil” as he’s so affectionally known, it’s been a pleasure knowing you.You’ll be sadly missed and Galt sure has benefited from having you here these past two years.To Peter (Wark), Jeff (Bridges) and Wes (Hunt), thanks so much for your dedication to the team, always willing to be there and fell in when needed.To Tristan (Kimmerly), thanks for all your time you put into the team and to Pete (Nason) also, thanks for your time and patience and I hope your next team will stay a little healthier.Yours truly Vicki Crook AGRS Lennoxville Please support your local newspaper! CENTRE -a* *71 3rd Sherbrooke Hunting and Fishing Show COMMUNAUTAIRE & ARENA DE FLEURIMONT March 15-16-17,1996 I: 4 to 10 p.m.SAT: 10 a.m.to 10 p.m.SUN: 10 a.m.to 10 p.m.?ADMISSION: Adults: $5 - Children under 12: FREE MEET OUTFITTERS FROM ONT./U.SA/QUE.4 PRICE OF ADMISSION INCLUDES A CHANCE TO WIN: 1- 14-foot Princecraft Fisherman Boat 1 of 2 Fishing Trips — 1 Pheasant Hunting package BOATS & MOTORS ON DISPLAY The RECORD—Monday, March 11, 1996—19 sports Pipers 33rd win gives them provincial bronze By Robert Matheson VERDUN — The Alexander Galt senior boys hockey team was the only one of four Eastern Townships-based high school teams to return from the weekend’s provincial championships with a winning record.The Pipers lost in the semifinal Saturday, but rebounded to beat top-ranked Jean-Eudes 6-3 in the bronze-medal game at the Verdun Auditorium.Joel Barter and Maxim Syt-chev provided the offensive punch as Galt overcame a 2-0 deficit.Sytchev scored a pair of short-handed goals eight seconds apart late in the first period, to give Galt a 3-2 lead.Barter, who had Galt’s first goal, scored twice in the second period to extend the Pipers lead to 5-2.He added an empty-net goal late in the third period after Jean-Eudes had made it 5-3.Barter’s fourth goal of the game was the 50th ofhis career with the Galt senior team.“We played pretty good,” said Barter, who played three years for the team.“It was pretty emotional, because the fourth (goal) one was my 50th and I didn’t think I was going to get it.” Head coach Brian Heath called a time out just before Bar- ter’s goal to give him a rest after he failed to score on the previous shift.Barter took a nice long pass near centre ice and skated down the right side, before scoring from a sharp angle.33rd WIN The goal sealed the Pipers 33rd victory of the season, the most of any Galt senior hockey team in the history of the school.“It was such an up year, even though we didn’t win the whole thing,” said Heath.“Thirty-three wins is going to be hard for any team to match and we didn’t play any more than any other season.” Goaltender Jody Chamberlain also had a strong game, making 39 saves in the bronze-medal victory.Galt was out-shot 42-22 in the game.The Pipers lost 6-1 to MacDonald-Cartier in Saturday morning’s semifinal game.Galt gave up four first-period goals, all on breakaways and trailed 4-1 after one period.Two of the goals were shorthanded.Stephen Delisle scored Galt’s only goal.“We were so ready this morning I thought and sometimes that magic spark is not there,” Heath said.“Maybe we were too ready this morning.” “I thought we should have won, but we came out flat.It’s our own fault,” Barter said.The Pipers won their opening round game 4-0 as Cham berlain recorded the shutout.Delisle, Barter, Sytchev and David Beaulieu tallied for Galt.Sytchev was selected as a tournament all-star.St.Thomas High School of Pointe Claire won the championship with an 8-2 victory against MacDonald-Cartier in Saturday’s finals.The Bishop’s College School Crusaders only lasted one game, losing 3-1 to Jean-Eudes in the opening round.BASKETBALL Meanwhile at McGill University the Massey-Vanier senior girls and Galt’s senior boys basketball teams went 0-2 at Quebec Association of School Administrators championships.The Vikings lost a one-point heart-breaker in the opening round to Three Rivers High School.Massey-Vanier’s Melanie Wilson hit a three-pointer to tie the game 45-45 with eight seconds remaining.But they lost when Noha Kamal Eldine hit a free throw four seconds later after a contoversial foul call.Wilson finished the game with 14 points.Trish Parting- Melanie Wilson drives to the hoop in Wednesday’s ETIAC playoffs.Wilson led Massey-Vanier at the QASA provincial championships on the weekend.record photo: perry beaton ton led Massey-Vanier with 17 points.Heidi L^joie led Three Rivers with 13 points.Massey-Vanier lost 45-37 to Howard S.Billings 45-37 in the consolation draw on Saturday.Wilson led the Vikings with 11 points and Partington had eight.Cory Bryce scored 22 for the winners.The Galt senior boys lost 63-50 to Quebec High, the small school champions.The Pipers never recovered from Quebec High’s 10-0 run to start the game.Adam Smith led Galt with 11 points and Tim Smith had 10.Brent Allanson and Matt Kingsley scored nine points apiece.Jason Pace scored 20 for Quebec and Steve Gunnip added 19.Galt lost 73-71 to MacDonald-Cartier in the consolation bracket.Adam Smith scored 17 points and Frank Desrosiers added 14.Kingsley had 10 points.Centennial Regional won its second straight Visser Trophy (boys) on Saturday, beating Howard S.Billings 88-71.Greg Thompson led Centennial with 20 points and Tyson Thompson added 17.Greg Gerald had 27 and Rohan Willis 26 for Billings.Chateauguay Valley Regional won its fourth consecutive McLeod Trophy (girls) beating Richelieu Valley 53-41.Megan Woods scored 21 and Kizzy Lopez added 14 for CVR.Beth Thomas led Richelieu with 16.Galt’s Caley Mouland fires a shot on goal in the Pipers 4-0 win against Howard S.Billings on Friday at the provincial hockey championship.record: Robert matheson DEMONSTRATIONS: MOOSE /DEER CALL / MOOSE RATTUNO FISHING CLINICS 20—The RECORD—Monday, March II, 1996 Women’s Institute meeting RICHMOND HILL — The February meeting was held at the home of Mrs.Eurith Mason and Miss Elaine Mason with 10 members and two guests present.President Mrs.Pearl Kydd welcomed everyone and led in the repeating of the Collect.Motto: A man can move mountains by beginning with carrying away small stones.Roll Call: Name a product manufactured in the Eastern Townships.Program: Contest by hostess Guest Speaker Jennifer (Griffith) Webber and an assistant Carmen Martin Roy - spoke to us about “A Day Centre” providing therapeutic and preventative services to elderly people living at home.The Val St.Francois Day Centre offers services to resi- Front the Pens of E.T.Writers .A LITTLE BIT OF WHIMSY AND A WHOLE LOT OF FAITH How come Life becomes more and more precious As we scurry along through the years; Though we meet up with more and more sadness And struggle through rivers of tears.While that which we seek still eludes us And we’ve waded through valleys of pain Yet in time we feel sure that on some distant shore We’ll meet up with our loved ones again.Where would the sense be in keeping afloat If we could never discover a beach; Why flounder around in a rudderless boat If we know there’s no land to be reached.A something to try for through sunshine and rain Someone to reach out to, when others disdain.With God there to revive us when all seems to be lost And heaven to strive for, whatever the cost.It just wouldn’t make sense that we waste ourselves hying; There has to be more to this life that we’re living, than dying.God would not permit it to be otherwise; And besides, it just wouldn't be cricket! Makes sense to me.Believe, Believe.Believe.Ad Infinitum.„, .Marjorie P.Ferris Rougemont, Quebec In fond memory of Dusty Miller, a tried and true Shuffleboard Friend, whom we will all miss, more than he could every have imagined.NORTH 4>Q J 10 6 *K Q J 10 ?Q 2 *6 4 3 03-11-96 WEST *7 3 V9 8 6 2 ?10 9 7 6 *10 5 EAST *K 9 8 ¥7 4 ?J 8 5 ?A K Q 9 8 SOUTH *A 5 4 2 *A5 3 ?A K 4 *J 7 2 Vulnerable: East-West Dealer: South South West North East 1 NT Pass 2 * Dbl.2* Pass 4* All pass Opening lead: * 10 The either-or syndrome By Phillip Alder In my experience, many players below the expert ranks find it difficult to produce the killing defense on deals like this one.It becomes so ingrained in them that conceding a ruff-and-dis-card is a total no-no that they miss the times when it is right.Given that whopping hint, how should East plan the defense against four spades after West leads the club 10?When the dummy comes down, the defenders should always check the high-card count.Here, the dummy has 11 points, South has shown 16-18 and East has 13.How much does that leave for West?Somewhere between nothing and zero! So, there is no logic in, for example, a diamond switch.Next, what has East learned from the opening lead?As East has the club nine, West must have led from a singleton or doubleton.So, East has three club tricks available.But where is number four?Whenever you have taken all possible side-suit tricks, your only other chance of a winner is in the trump suit.With this backdrop, giving a ruff-and-discard isn’t a no-no; it is usually the only way to go.East won the first trick with the club queen, cashed the club ace and continued with the club king, West discarding the diamond three.Now East applied the lethal lance, leading the club eight.Lucidly West held the spade seven.When he ruffed with that card, forcing dummy to overruff with the 10, East was guaranteed a trump trick, the fourth for the defense.©19% by NEA Inc.dents of the M.R.C.Val St.Francois.The Day Centre welcomes English and French speaking users and operates a bilingual program.What is it?It is a specialized program of professional services focusing on the quality of life of elderly and chronically ill indivuduals in the community.Where is it?The Val St.Francois Day Centre provides services in four locations, carried outon a rotation basis, one day, a week at each site: Foyer de Richmond, Foyer de Valcourt, St.Louis Hospital in Windsor and Foyer de Bromptonville.To apply to the Day Centre in Richmond you can call directly 819-826-3711 and ask to speak to Pauline Gervais coordinator or Jennifer Griffith, until March 31, Occupational Therapist Anglophone Accessibility Project.You can also speak to someone at the CLSC “Home Care Team” or the family doctors in Richmond can make the referral for you.Calls after 8 p.m.go to Sherbrooke, St.Vincent de Paul Hospital.This information was taken from a pamphlet given out at our meeting by Jennifer when she came to talk to us.She also had a nice display of pictures mounted on a bulletin Board which we found interesting.President Pearl Kydd thanked the two ladies for their interesting presentation.The business meeting followed and minutes were read by Bernice Beattie Correspondence.Thank you note from Mary Snabb Goorts for a get well card.Treasurer’s report given by Lillian Johnston.Motion to pay bill made by Ruth Blanchette seconded by Eurith Mason.Hydro is to be paid.Convenors’ reports: Agriculture: Pearl Kydd read an article on “Milk Thistle - The seeds from this weed, available in capsule and other forms, have been used to treat digestive disorders.Today it’s known as a liver regenerating herb containing silymavin.Canadian Industries: Edna Smith spoke about a Foytor Plant in Cambridge, Ont.Citizenship & Legislation: Ruth Blanchette no report.Ed.& Cultural Act.: Edith Farant spoke about Interbranch Competition and gave us a pattern for a “Wind Sock”.Two books have been bought for the St.Francis Elementary School Library called.“Bears” and the second one “Zoo”.More blocks for the quilt handed in.Home Econ.& Health: Eurith Mason.International Aff.: Mary Lockwood spoke about the earthquake in Japan.Publicity: Bernice Beattie news to the Record.Sunshine: Ruth Blanchette, cards, etc.Pennies for Friendship: Elaine Mason took care of this.New business: Motion made by Lillian Johnston seconded by Nellie Davidson that we send a donation to Heart Foundation Cancer Research Society and Alzheimer.Mottion made by Edith Farant seconded by Nellie Davidson that we send for four “25 year pins” for Lillian Johnston, Pearl Kydd, Elaine Mason and Mary Lockwood.News letter was distributed.The “lady quilters” had met all day to quilt a large quilt and continued to work during our meeting, making for a very busy day.Ladies Auxiliary to Welcome Encampment On December the 11 th.Ladies Auxiliary to Welcome Encampment No.9 and the Patriarchs and their spouses enjoyed their supper at Chin’s Restaurant in Knowlton before they assembled at Knowlton Lodge Hall to have their Christmas meetings.There were 21 in all.Lodge opened in form with Matriarch Elizabeth Paw welcoming the twelve members on such a bitter cold night, especially Mat.Gladys Thompson and Mat.Joy Royea.The minutes of the November meeting were read by the Scribe, Mat.Laura Burnham and were approved.Communications was a Christmas card from the Special District Deputy, June Royea, a thank-you from Mat.Jean and Pat.Douglas McClay for gift received and a Christmas card from Mat.Isabella Beattie.It was reported Mat.Sylvia Lefebvre’s mother is in hospital.It was suggested by the members that the guests at the Edith Kathan Home be remembered for Christmas as in previous years.There is eight residents there.Mat.Laura Burnham will be responsible in getting the gifts there.As there was no other business, Mat.Laura and Elizabeth Paw wished all the members Season’s Greetings and also wished Mat.Helen Damant a good trip as she would be visiting her son and daughter and their families for Christmas.* * * Chief Mat.Elizabeth Paw wel- comed the seven members to the regular meeting on February 12.The minutes of the December meeting were read by the Scribe and were approved.The January meeting was cancelled.Matriarchs Mary Emmett, Jean McClay, Isabella Beattie and Helen Damant said it was too cold.Mat.Gladys Thompson is away.Mat.Elizabeth Goyette has no transportation from Sutton.Mat.Susan Bergeron and Mat.Margaret Wright had other commitments as well as Mat.Janice Gordon.There were two bills handed in.One for a “minute” book and for Christmas cards.This was ordered paid.Communications was a letter from the United Nations Pilgrimage with seven books of tickets and requesting a donation, a thank-you from Cecilia Shufelt.Matron of the Edith Kathan Home thanking the lodge for gifts for the guests, and a request for Arthritis donation.These were all attended to under New business.Mat.Rose Monteith and Mat.Jean McClay will furnish lunch in March when the Grand Patriarch of the Grand Encampment of Quebec, James Barton will be in attendance.Lodge closed in form.A delicious lunch of sandwiches and squares were furnished by Mat.Sylvia Lefebvre and Joy Royea.Golden Age Club meets WATERLOO — The Golden Age Club met in the Legion Hall on February 26 with 55 in attendance.Kathleen Bailey opened the meeting and welcomed a guest and a new member.Alton McCutcheon read the minutes of the previous meeting which were approved as read.Ruth Lefebvre gave the treasurer’s report.Everyone enjoyed an afternoon of cards and games, after which a buffet lunch was served.Elvia Johnson made a birthday cake for the months of January and February.A mark on the back of a scorecard was won by Ida MacKay.The 25 th person to sign the register book was Madeline Graves.Highest score at cards won by Lawrence Marsh.Ladies 1st, Nellie Williams: 2nd, Muriel White-head; Gents 1st, Tom McGovern; 2nd, George Bailey.Game tables, 1st, Marion Moffat; 2nd, Ida MacKay.Reba Holloway sold tickets on a raffle, winners were: picture, Ruth Lefebvre; cutlery tray, Catherine Lawrence; hors d’oeuvres tray, Catherine Lawrence; wall plaque thermostat, Hilda Hadd; teapot, Ethel Marsh.Basket of lotions, soap, etc., Margaret Purdy; needlepoint, Margaret Wright; safety brake light, Alice Denault; pink tarn, Catherine Lawrence; puzzle, Margaret Wright.The next meeting on March 11.