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'THE RECORD SPECIAL OFFER for Record print subscribers: Receive a full year’s subscription to the online edition for only $5 with every new 12 month print subscription or renewal.Read The Record online any time, any place Subscribers can view each new issue of The Record, as well as Brome County News, The Townships Outlet and our many special sections with just the click of the mouse.To subscribe, go to www.sherbrookerecord.com, click on e-dition and follow the simple instructions.For information or assistance call 819-569-9528 billing@sherbrookerecord.com Local pools help with summer heat Josh Quirion - Page 3 75 CENTS + TAXES City taking new steps to counter tagging By Gordon Lambie f'l jhe City of Sherbrooke’s tag and graffiti committee officially de-JL dared its hunting season open yesterday with the launch of an operation to clean tags and illegal works of graffiti off of unauthorized public property.Though the city will not be cleaning walls that are privately owned, it is engaging local businesses in being proactive through a new information booklet filled with tips to discourage the practice of vandalism.The new campaign revolves around three words: reporting, cleaning, and protecting.“This phenomenon takes place in all cities,” said Chantal L’Esperance, President of the tag and graffiti committee, “this new campaign does not have the objective of completely eliminating this form of vandalism, that would be unrealistic.Instead it seeks to limit public misdemeanors and limit the impact on local businesses by uniting our efforts.” The basic premise of the city’s new campaign revolves around quick and effective action in responding to new acts of vandalism.Any time a new piece of graffiti appears, property owners are asked to immediately report it to the Police at 819-821-5555.If any tags or graffiti are spotted on city property, witnesses are asked to report it to the city’s information line, 819-821-5858.The new information booklet, of which 4,200 have been printed, reminds building owners of their own responsibility to keep their buildings clean and suggests that the clearing of tags is easiest when done in warm weather, within 24 hours of the initial vandalism.What both the committee and its documents encourage most, however, is graffiti prevention techniques.Among these, L’Esperance listed the installation of fences or barriers, the planting of vines, the installation of motion-detector equipped floodlights or, ideally, the commissioning of intentional murals and artworks that beautify the walls Cont’d on page 4 THE RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships sinceju^tu^ * — Disaster still haunts people of Lac Megantic after one year Page 5 PM#(XM toi GORDON LAMBIE A transport truck carrying a load of earth jackknifed and overturned on the southernmost of the two traffic circles next to the 410 overpass on route 108 south ofLennoxville on Wednesday morning.Southbound traffic was diverted through Hmtingville while Transport Quebec workers oversaw the righting of the truck and clearing of the spilled earth.The truck was cleared within an hour, with reports statins that the driver only sustained minor injuries.- Gordon Lambie.* Page 2 Thursday, July 3, 2014 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record 1 The Record online Visit our website daily Get daily news headlines from The Record.weather, Quebec, Canada, World, business, sports, entertainment news and more.Please also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sher-brookerecord and press Like.www.sherbrookerecord.com Interested in trending National news?Check out the newly added Newsmax widget on sherbrook-erecord.com.New content is added regularly to provide you a collection of top national and international headlines.Find it in the right rail of our website.Weather Sm > J l / TODAY: ' MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS 1 HIGH OF 26 ^ LOW OF 19 v FRIDAY: A RAIN t | HIGH OF 20 .I mm I « - — Jj) LOW OF 17 \ à J / SATURDAY: ' „ MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS 1 HIGH OF 20 LOW OF 9 %iX J y SUNDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 24 LOW OF 9 MONDAY: CLOUDY, SHOWERS HIGH OF 27 LOW OF 14 Banjo Dan’s Bluegrass Revue returns to the Haskell Stanstead Bluegrass lovers rejoice! Banjo Dan’s Bluegrass Revue returns to the beautiful Haskell Opera House in Derby Line, Vermont / Stanstead, Quebec on Friday, Aug.8.The 7:30 p.m.show once again features a pair of the Northeast’s top acoustic acts, with Bob Amos & Catamount Crossing joining The Sky Blue Boys - Banjo Dan and Willy Lindner.Bluegrass music has been a top draw at the Haskell ever since the legendary Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plow-boys launched their 13-year run at the Opera House in 2000, and this year’s show should be one of the best ever.Determined to keep a good thing going Dan and Willy, now performing as The Sky Blue Boys, premiered the Bluegrass Revue last summer to a great Haskell crowd.This year’s concert will feature a couple of terrific additions to both bands.Catamount Crossing, which features Bob Amos’ award-winning original songs, welcomes the addition of Bob’s daughter Sarah, whose exquisite vocals will be a highlight of their set.The band, currently one of the top Northeast bluegrass outfits, will feature songs from their fine new CD, Sunrise Blues.Banjo Dan fans will be thrilled to welcome back Jon Henry Drake, Plowboy bass COURTESY f ,**-*', rf» *¦ f* ! V' IP Banjo Dan's Bluegrass Revue will return to the Haskell Opera House in Stanstead/Derby Line on Aug.8.The program will again feature two top Vermont groups, The Sky Blue Boys along with Bob Amos & Catamount Crossing.With both ensembles adding special guest vocalists this year's Revue shapes up as the top bluegrass event of the season.player and tenor singer par excellence.With the Great Drake along.The Sky Blue Boys will deliver some stirring trios and revive several favourite songs from the repertoire of Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys.For bluegrass fans who have never made the pilgrimage, the lovely Haskell Opera House sits squarely on the line between the US and Canada, with the international border dividing the concert hall between Derby Line, Vermont and Stanstead, Quebec.It’s a beautiful performance space, long touted by Banjo Dan as “our all-time favourite venue.” All tickets are $18, US or Canadian.They may be ordered online from www.haskellopera.com (802-873-3022x205 or 819-876- 2471x205) or www.cata-mountarts.org (802-748-2600 or 888-757-5559) or purchased at Country Thyme Vermont, located at 60 Route 111 in Derby (802-766-2852).Advance purchase is definitely encouraged, though tickets will be available at the door.This year’s Bluegrass Revue figures to be the North Country’s bluegrass concert of the year.Flood relief application period Sherbrooke The City of Sherbrooke is advising victims of the flooding of April 16 and 17 that the Department of Public Safety has extended the application period for re- lief under the general financial assistance program for real or imminent disasters until August 28, 2014.Victims of last April’s floods who have not already applied for assistance can now proceed with the open- ing of their file by calling 1 888 643-2433 before August 28.The relief program is designed to financially assist individuals, businesses, authorities responsible for public safety, local and re- extended gional authorities, and intermunicipal agencies that have been damaged or have deployed temporary preventive measures during a real or imminent disaster or event that could compromise human safety.Ben by Daniel Shelton LOOK WHAT 1 FOUMP IN tmlattio L Mr OLP HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK/ I thought it MIGHT HELP YOU CHANGE YOUR MINPABOJT GOING 10 YOUR REUNION.rrpONT THINK SO-FIFTY YEARS HAVE GONE E5Y/ICOUBT anyone even remembersme; in my heart: M.J.xxx f UMM.EXCEPT MAYBE FOR v HER., The Record newsroom@sherhrookerecord.com Thursday, July 3, 2014 ocal New "I am pleasantly content with the current closure of the indoor pool, this outdoor situation is great." Taming the summer inferno at the local pool sfflfîSiSsi® ; -v: ‘•V' .illllf \ > .V' Five year ‘veteran’ lifeguard Paula Laberee monitors the pool activities on a busy Wednesday afternoon.By Josh Quirion Can you recall the Nestle Plunge commercials, where a dehydrated individual suffocating in the smouldering summer sun counters the warmth with a revitalizing drink of ice tea, anc^ immediately cascades backwards into a cool body of water?With temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius with the Hu-midex (humidity index) factor, the Lennoxville population is adopting measures to exist in the inferno.From makeshift shade shelters, to cold water sponge wars, the community’s creativity indicates the necessity for heat-response strategies.But let’s not forget the possibility of a traditional swimming pool.While a fortunate few have the luxury of owning their own private pools, the majority of the population must find alternatives, and Lennoxville generously offers two selections in the swimming department.The Centennial Pool located in Centennial Park off Speid Street is associated with the City of Sherbrooke pool network and therefore abides by the city’s code and regulations.The pool, like the park, tennis courts, and basketball court, is open to the general public.A mandatory swim cap must be worn by all individuals who enter the premises, as required by city rules.The Centennial Pool’s affiliation with the Lennoxville Day Camp results in busy afternoons when camp coordinators allocate time for the 179 registered bodies to splash and dash.A more intimate and with-dnwn possibility is Bishop’s outdoor pool.Located behind the W.B.Scott Arena, the pool’s maximum capacity accommodates up to 60 people, a number which is rarely attained according to veteran lifeguards Paula Laberee and Sabrina Fontaine.Surveillance is distributed amongst four lifeguards, who pair up for the duration of every shift.“The majority of visitors are from camps at Bishop’s University,” explained Laberee.“We don’t see too much of the local population, only a few families that know about the pool’s existence.” Since the indoor pool is closed until the fall of 2014, regular members have migrated to the outdoor experience.Yannick Daoudi, a former teacher at Champlain College and fitness enthusiast for whom swimming laps is a daily ritual i commented on the outdoor pool.“I have been running on campus every day for years, and failed to notice the outdoor pool,” commented Daoudi, “but I am pleasantly content with the current closure of the indoor pool, this outdoor situation is great.” Since the pool is Bishop’s property, and it is managed internally and has its own codes and regulations.Swim caps are not mandatory, and although the pool is open to all, only individuals with memberships are granted free access.Nonmembers are charged a reasonably low entry fee of $2 per visit.The outdoor pool operates Monday through Friday from 11-7, and from 1-6 on weekends.Quebec to invest over $181 million on Estrie roads Record Staff Sherbrooke The Quebec government will invest the sum of $181.321 million in road work in the Eastern Townships for the 2014-2016 period, including on the continued extension of the 410 on the territory of the Eastern Townships.“In addition to the many works that will maintain the safety and quality of our roads, I am pleased with the proposed extension of Highway 410 that takes more shape with the realization of part 1, provided for the end of 2015,” said Orford MNA Pierre Reid, who made the announcement on behalf of the Minister of Transport Robert Poëti.This is a highly anticipated development for the Estrie region.” For the period 2014-2016, investments in the Eastern Townships will be made on 155 job sites, including: • The extension of Highway 410 from the end of the Ch.Dunant interchange to the junction of routes 108 and 143, in the municipalities of Sherbrooke and Hatley: • The reconstruction of the bridge over the Tomifobia river on Route 141 in Ayer’s Cliff; • The reconstruction of the bridge over the river in Nantes in Whitton on Route 161; • Paving of Route 249 and 2nd Range Rd in Saint-Franqois-Xavier-de-Brompton, up to the Pont des Papetiers bridge in Windsor; • Paving of Route 255 in Dudswell and Saint-Camille, and of Route 216 southbound.Goldbloom not overpaid Cont’d from page 1 our business.” To the concerns over salary gaps between Bishop’s and other schools, Hall said that the challenge comes in the fact that the university is being compared to the campuses of the University of Quebec.T have no idea of their working conditions or how they organize the payment of their different directors.The university is divided into several different campuses,” the Bishop’s spokesperson said, pointing out that the structure and demographics of the University of Quebec makes it different enough from Bishop’s to make the two schools difficult to con> pare.“I don’t know that the University of Quebec in Three Rivers, or in Alma, or Rimouski is our principal competitor.” Hall identified schools like Mount Allison and Saint Francis-Xavier in the Maritimes as being much closer competitors for the kind of school environ-me it that Bishop’s offers and said that Goldbloom’s contract is very comparable with those schools.In addition he explained that far from being exploited by the Principal, the board is very pleased with the work he has done in times that have not always been easy for the school.“I’m sure there are people out there who will find fault in what he is doing, but generally speaking the University today is in much better condition than it was when he came on board,” the new Chair said.“He’s been doing a great job; he has met all or most of the objectives that we set, and he did it in great fashion.” Asked if paying the Principal a base salary of $273,890 per year is overspending in light of the financial challenges facing Bishop’s in a financial climate filled with cuts to post-secondary schooling, Hall reiterated his statement that the contract is comparable to similar schools.He then pointed out that Bishop’s is not alone in feeling financially squeezed, but said that the solution is not going to come from one source.“Universities across Quebec are feeling the pinch.Nobody’s pointing the finger at anybody here, we’re just saying that ‘s the way it is and we’ve got some work to do,” Hall continued.“We’re in the same boat as all the other Universities in Quebec and we’re going to do our level best, with the help of everyone involved, teachers, students, and administration staff; everybody needs to find a way to put their shoulder to the grindstone to come up with a way to meet these challenges.” Hall concluded by reaffirming his faith in the school’s principal.“We think Michael’s up to the task,” he said.“We’re very happy he is on board and consider ourselves pretty lucky to have him.” Michel Puval Advertising ConsultP 't Serving the entire Eastern Townships with three publications Bwvk County NEWS RECORI ) Townships Outlet One number 819 569-9525 mduval@sherbrookerecord.com Page 4 Thursday, July 3, 2014 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com | The Record Moving Day recap - none left homeless vacancy rate climbs Sherbrooke For the first time in 10 years, no Sherbrooke family has been left homeless following Quebec’s annual July 1 game of musical housing, according to the Sherbrooke Tenants Association.Although this is, of course, good news for all those who needed to find accommodation, it is less welcome to property owners, who have seen the City’s rental vacancy rate climb to 4.7 per cent.Norman Couture, a spokesperson for the Tenants group, ascribes the situation to two factors.“First, the owners have lowered the cost of their units.When the vacancy rate was lower, people refused to accept those spending more than 50 per cent of their income on housing,” he says.“Now the owners are willing to take the risk, even if some tenants are risks to not pay.Second, people are moving less because of the cost of moving, which is about $400 to $500 greater than the rent increase announced by the owner." Couture says that the news is just the tip of the iceberg, however.According to the numbers from 2012, 7,125 households spend more than 50 per cent of their income just on housing, an increase of 12 per cent compared to 2006.Devoting more than 30 per cent of income on housing can result in serious financial difficulties.“We really need social housing,” Couture says.“Mayor Sevigny has announced the construction of a hundred a year in Sherbrooke, but he is only responding to the urgent needs.At this rate, it would take 70 years to resolve the problem.This is one of the few industries that does not follow the logic of supply and demand, it is nonsense, and the crisis continues,” he adds.Property owners, of course, have their own issues to contend with and point to social housing as a cause of the problem, not its solution.“We continue to renovate and build Accès Logis Quebec homes instead of working with owners who are open to accommodate tenants,” says Annie Lapointe, Counsel for the Association des Proprietaires du Quebec.“If we put all the people in need in the same building, it is not necessarily a good thing.It pays to put them in different buildings and to help people.” Couture is not of the same opinion.“With something like that, we don’t solve the problem, it just pushes it backwards.It does not pay for the government to help people individually.It is like pouring money into rent, you have nothing at the end of your investment.It is more profitable to build social housing because it is an asset that remains in the long-term.” Coaticook crash victim identified Sherbrooke The woman killed in an accident on Rte 141 in Coaticook Tuesday has been identified as Lucienne Laroche, 78, from Coaticook.Laroche was heading to Ayer’s Cliff when her car veered into in the oncoming lane and collided with a heavy truck traveling in the opposite direction near Ch.Jersey.An investigation by the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) has begun to determine the cause of the accident.Police are ruling nothing out says SQ spokesperson Sgt.Aurélie Guindon.“No hypothesis is rejected for the time being to explain why she would veer off course.It is possible that the autopsy will allow us to obtain more information about her health.” Police seek ATM fraudster Sherbrooke police are trying to identify a suspect who committed a bank fraud of over $5,000.Tire individual in question had cloned a debit card at a Sherbrooke ATM and subsequently made several multiple withdrawals in the Montreal area between May 23 and 26.The suspect is described as a thin white male in his mid-twenties, with shaved head and a brown beard.Anyone with information identifying the suspect is asked to contact the Sherbrooke Police Department at 819 821-5555.MEMPHRÉMAGOG CONSERVATION The 2014 General Meeting will be held Sunday July 1 S'" at 9:30 a.m.at the Murray Memorial Center, 4680, Georgeville Road, Georgeville.Welcome everyone! For more information: www.memphremagog.org 819-340-8721 City taking new steps CONT’D FROM PAGE 1 while also providing a creative outlet.On this last note, the committee president called attention to the city’s two newest commissioned graffiti works.The Northeast corner of the Es-trie Aide secondhand store is newly decorated with a permanent mural, as well as the back wall of the Place de la Cité public space behind the courthouse.According to L’Esperance, the cleaning of tags and acts of vandalism represents a cost of $60,000 a year.While she stated that that number is still very high, she pointed out that the figure was closer to $100,000 per year before the creation of the graffiti committee.She said that the emphasis that the committee has put on providing positive and productive outlets for the creative energy of aspiring and established graffiti artists in the city has been yielding results, and added that while there is still an issue with tags and graffiti in unauthorized location, her impression is that the situation is improving.The committee plans to be engaged in a series of sensitization activities with young graffiti artists to help bring the issues into focus and generally improve the look of the city.The committee president also said that the committee has decided to renew the program where in $1,000 is reserved for each borough to devote to special cleanups in advance of any family-oriented festival taking place.“We recognize that this is an art-form,” L’Esperance said, “what is illegal is doing it on unauthorized walls." Chantal L'Esperance, President of the tag and graffiti committee.IMÉ %iw.’ r, -.yg'An PHOTOS BY GORDON LAMBIE The cleaning of tags and acts of vandalism represents a cost of S60,000 a year.ISr “ P! J: s / ' At?# Regional Health Survey underway Record Staff Sherbrooke Thousands of Eastern Township-pers will be contacted in the coming months by the Department of Public Health as part of a study on the health of adults in the region, it announced Wednesday.The Estrie population Health Survey will contact 8,700 respondents from the region aged 18 years and over randomly by phone before the end of September.“Participation in this research study is confidential, safe, and will improve the state of knowledge on ten health themes while supplying policymakers and public health stakeholders the information required for making better decisions,” a press release says.“Thanks to the collaboration of 33 researchers in the region, it will be possible to describe the magnitude of phenomena related to public health at the regional and MRC level as well as in the City of Sherbrooke and its boroughs,” the release added.Individuals contacted will be queried about issues such as barriers to physical activity, the perception of the sector, the neighbourhood, consulting health professionals, exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, immunization (in general and for influenza).The Department is asking the public to participate in the survey so that the conclusions are as valid as possible.The first results will be available in the fall of 2014. The Record .newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, July 3, 2014 Pages A year later, disaster still haunts people of Lac Megantic By Andy Blatchford The Canadian Press Lac-Megantic Yannick Gagne still pictures the faces of the people at his bustling Quebec bar last summer, many of whom vanished when an oil-filled train screeched off the nearby tracks and exploded in Lac-Megantic.Even a year later, the owner of the Musi-Cafe still thinks about where his regulars were sitting the night of the deadly July 6 crash.He frequently catches himself trying to figure out where each of them might have scrambled to when they heard the growl of the runaway train bearing down on them.He often wonders whether they even had time to react.“What did those people see?What did they think?" Gagne said in an interview in Lac-Megantic, only metres from where his pub _ the epicentre of the disaster _ once stood.As the first anniversary approaches, echoes of the event still haunt people in the region, including Gagne who had left the Musi-Cafe less than an hour be fore the tankers jumped the tracks.The Musi-Cafe was hopping when the derailment wiped out part of downtown Lac-Megantic and killed 47 people.Gagne estimates about 30 of the people who died that night were at his watering hole, where patrons were enjoying drinks and music.For Gagne, the months that followed the disaster produced sleepless nights, enormous amounts of stress and gaps in his memory.“It was the worst night _ nightmare _ of our lives .It was hell,” said Gagne, who lost staff members in the disaster.“The people who were there were like a family .I didn’t want people to associate me with this my whole life, with this burned area and all of the dead.It was difficult to live through this.” Gagne is far from alone in the community of 6,000, which is still struggling to rebuild and recover.The regional health authority says hundreds of townsfolk have sought psychological help since the crash, and more people have continued to reach out for assistance every week.The clinical co-ordinator for the service says many of the locals they treated were suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and experiencing symptoms such as flashbacks.“There are many people who are doing well,”' said Mychelle Beaule.“In other cases, there are people who did not seek any help at all following the events of last July and who have sought help more recently.” Meanwhile, signs of the disaster are impossible to miss for the people of Lac-Megantic.Backhoes and dump trucks have replaced tourists on historic Frontenac Street, where crews continue cleanup work behind a fenced-off area that encircles the still-devastated downtown.Tire community’s waterfront park remains inaccessible, as do many homes and businesses inside the perimeter.The odour of petroleum still wafts near the crash site, where millions of smashed tanker cars into the soil, river and lake.These painful reminders will be compounded this weekend, when many in the community will be forced to grapple with planned anniversary events.The town will mark the anniversary with activities that include special Roman Catholic masses, the unveiling of a monument and a 47-minute candlelight walk to honour the victims.But for some, the commemorative events and the return of media attention will be unwelcome, as people who lost loved ones plan to steer clear of the anniversary by leaving town for a few days or by hunkering down at home.Real Breton, whose 28-year-old daughter Genevieve died at the Musi-Cafe, says even hearing about the anniversary preparations has been difficult, though he intends to attend one of the church services.“We will once again find ourselves in the nightmare,” said Breton, whose daughter had left the Musi-Cafe right before the derailment, but ran back inside to grab a bottle of water only moments later.Her parents say it was an incredibly difficult year, but they found the strength to spend months working to complete a music album of their daughter’s songs, an effort that fulfilled her long-held dream.Genevieve Breton, who competed on Quebec’s American Idol-like TV reality show “Star Academie,” had launched the album project shortly before she died.Real Breton struggled with the process of listening to his daughter’s music over and over because it forced him to think about her death a lot.“It brings back emotions every time we listen to these songs,” he said.“Maybe it will get easier over the long term.” Her mother, Ginette Cameron, said at first she didn’t even want to share Genevieve’s voice, but realized it was important to finish her daughter’s project.Part of the profits will be donated to the music program of the high school Genevieve attended in Lac-Megantic.“I’m lucky to have her voice because a lot of people don’t have anything left,” said Cameron.“So, I will be able to hear her for the rest of my life.” Cameron has a more positive view of this weekend’s anniversary events, which she says will be an opportunity for those who lost a loved one to support each other.“There are many of us in the same situation,” she said.“There were 47 victims, so I tell myself that we can get something out of being with the others.For sure, it won’t take away pain, but I think it could be helpful.” Pierre Paquet, who lost his 61-year-old brother Roger in the disaster, plans to take part in the memorial events.But he says his sister and his niece _ Roger’s daughter _ are planning to leave town.The family will gather to remember Roger by eating his favourite meal at a local restaurant: poutine and steamed hot dogs.He described his younger brother, a father of two, as a man who was good with his hands and who loved to golf with his buddies.The brothers, born 15 months apart, were raised almost like twins.Paquet broke into tears when asked what he missed most about his brother.“Him,'' Paquet said, as tears rolled down his face.“It’s not grief, but it’s the regret that he left like that.” Paquet said his brother died in his home after flames spread quickly to the building from the nearby, oil-soaked lake.Gagne recalls seeing those same fireballs from his home about a half-kilo-metre from the Musi-Cafe, even with his spotty memory of the actual disaster.He remembers the intense heat, the orange glow of the night sky and a wall of fire he estimates was more than 100 metres high.He can also recall the people running through the streets screaming in terror, including one of his waitresses who managed to escape the burning bar.“It was a year to forget,” said Gagne, who had a tough time remaining patient with his family after the birth of his third child last fall.“There have been good moments, but difficult moments as well.A child takes patience, something I no longer have.” He’s reconstructing the Musi-Cafe only metres from its former location, across the tracks that cut through Lac-Megantic.He hopes the new bar, which will once again serve a wide selection of microbrews and host concerts, will be ready to open its doors by September.Gagne, who is increasingly optimistic about the future of the town, said locals encouraged him to rebuild as a way to help restore a key gathering point for Lac-Megantic.“I think that anything is possible.We must act softly and intelligently.” litres of crude oil gushed from the ,\ ; >.- v- ;¦ ¦ - Fondation ou CHUS Ultrasound for Intensive Care Your donations have enabled the CHUS Foundation to acquire an ultrasound device for the critical-care staff at the CHUS Hôtel-Dieu.The prime use of this device is to guide physicians when inserting central-venous catheters.It can also be used to image the heart and abdomen right at the patient's bedside.In addition, the CHUS Foundation's Brigitte-Perreault fund has made it possible to develop training for nurses to enable them to use the ultrasound equipment to guide insertion of peripheral catheters in difficult cases.Ultrasound imaging allows nurses to view the surrounding structures to make sure the needle is inserted at the right place the first time.In addition to considerably reducing the risks of insertion complications to patients, ultrasound also shortens the time the nurse needs to perform the procedure.This also considerably lowers patient anxiety levels.¦ hospital CHUS Hôtel-Dieu department Intensive Care investment S 70,000 Follow us on jj J M, www.fondationchus.org Page 6 Thursday, July 3, 2014 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record _ H* 1 rA¥nnrA]P‘ ' .• 7: : ' • • • T A IT It doesn’t seem to matter whether you make the right call or the wrong call Every- J- JJl 1 ÜJrL 1 xA.JL/ body thinks you’ve got it in for them personally.Ole, Ole, Ole Tim Belford : Well we’re down to the final eight at the World Cup.And the fun is just starting.In another ten days we’ll know which nation can claim bragging rights to the title of best soccer team in the world, at least for four years, and which seven other teams will be relegated to the dustbin of soccer history.You’ll notice I use the term soccer just so there won’t be any confusion among the North American crowd.It’s a perfectly good term by the way, used for the game by many in various parts of the world in and outside of North America long before the FIFA crowd got their collective noses of out of joint and insisted there is only one true ‘football.’ Anyway, that silly argument aside, what have we learned so far?First and foremost, the opening ceremonies at each game are worth catching if for nothing else than watching the players sing their national anthem.I say watching since listening to eleven men who are very adept with their feet and woefully lacking in the vocal department is a hoot.What they may lack in tone they more than make up for with gusto.By the way, for my money Chile has the best anthem of the bunch.It’s like something out of the third act of Carmen.There’s a two minute musical introduction, some great singing and ends with the entire team apparently shouting what I assume is something patriotic.Sorry, my Spanish is right up there with my Swahili so 1 can’t tell you exactly what they’re saying.The second thing we’ve learned is that head butting is wrong but biting worse.Portugal’s Pepe was sent off after he rather gently laid his brow on German player Mueller’s forehead.It was a strange event since Pepe had knocked Mueller for a loop in what the referee had deemed a fair tackle and Pepe had to actually walk back to where Mueller was writhing on the ground to administer the blow.It cost Pepe a red card, ejection from the game and any chance Portugal had of beating the Germans.This was nothing however, compared to Uruguay’s Suarez treating an Italian player’s shoulder like a sandwich.Suarez got the boot from the tournament and the Italian got a rabies shot.It is also interesting to note that almost all of the managers pacing the sidelines have grey hair and the facial expression of someone who has just been told by his doctor that he may need a quadruple bypass but the doctor won’t be sure for another ninety minutes.Speaking of managers, it’s a shame that Mexico got knocked out by the Netherlands since we’ll no longer get to watch Mexican manager, Miguel Herrera.Herrera is a cross between John Belushi and Lou Costello and is easily as entertaining as the game itself as he jumps, hops, spins and gestures after every bad call, good call and goal.We’ve also learned that it’s no fun to be a referee.It doesn’t seem to matter whether you make the right call or the wrong call.Everybody thinks you’ve got it in for them personally.The Cameroons think the refereeing was a plot to keep an African country out of the final eight.The Uruguayans think Italy and England plotted to do them in.And every team thinks the other teams get away with too much diving.At one point two players from the Cameroons actually came close to trading blows after a defensive lapse cost them a goal.Thank goodness it ended merely with some harsh words.If a fist had been thrown, who would have got the red card?And last, but not least, we have learned that no matter what you do to an opposing player, from kicking him, elbowing him, throwing him to the ground like a rodeo calf-roping specialist, or tearing his shirt practically off his back, all you have to do is throw your arms in the air and look surprised.It’s apparently the international gesture indicating “I hardly touched him!” Oh well, just eight games to go.RECORD 1195 Galt East.Sherbrooke.Quebec JIG 1Y7 Fax:819-821-3179 e-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Website: www.sherbrookorecord.com Sharon McCuii.y Publisher .(819) 569-9511 Danii l Coulombi: News Fdituk .(819) 569-6345 Stephen Blake Cokresi’.I ditor .(819) 569-6345 Serge Gagnon Ciiii i Pressman.(819) 569-9931 DEPARTMENTS 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NOW I CAN DO ALL KINDS OF FUN STUFF WHENEVER I WANT TO!!! _ DAY TWO THERE’S NOTHING TO DO.It’s time to save the bees and ban neonic pesticides By David Suzuki Bees may be small, but they play a big role in human health and survival.Some experts say one of every three bites of food we eat depends on them.The insects pollinate everything from apples and zucchini to blueberries and almonds.If bees and other pollinators are at risk, entire terrestrial ecosystems are at risk, and so are we.Well, pollinators are at risk.And we know one of the main causes of their alarming death rates.A new report concludes that neonicotinoid pesticides, or neonics, “pose a serious risk of harm to honey bees and other pollinators.” They also harm butterflies, earthworms and birds, and because they’re now found in soils, sediment, groundwater and waterways, they alter “biodiversity, ecosystem functioning and the ecosystem services provided by a wide range of affected species and environments.” The report, produced by the Task Force on Systemic Pesticides, is the work of 50 independent scientists from around the world who spent four years analyzing more than 800 peer-reviewed scientific studies.“Far from protecting food production, the use of neonics is threatening the very infrastructure which enables it, imperilling the pollinators, habitat engineers and natural pest controllers at the heart of a functioning ecosystem," says lead author Jean-Marc Bon-matin of the National Centre for Research in France.Other research shows they may not even increase agricultural yields.Neonics are a family of chemicals with names like thiacloprid and imi-dacloprid.They disrupt thé central nervous systems of insects and are undeniably great at killing pests like aphids and grubs.Unlike traditional pesticides, neonics are “systemic pesticides” that are most often applied to seeds and roots so the chemical becomes incorporated into the plants’ leaves, pollen, nectar, fruit and flowers.According to the Task Force, "Neonics impact all species that chew a plant, sip its sap, drink its nectar, eat its pollen or fruit” and can remain toxic for weeks or months — even years.The impacts cascade through ecosystems, weakening their stability.As nerve poisons, they can kill targeted and non-targeted species and can cause “impaired sense of smell or memory; reduced fecundity; altered feeding behaviour and reduced food intake including reduced foraging in bees; altered tunneling behaviour in earthworms; difficulty in flight and increased susceptibility to disease.” There’s also evidence they can harm human health, especially in infants.Neonics make up about 40 per cent of the world insecticide market, with global sales of US$2.63 billion in 2011 — and growing.That may explain why, despite increasing evidence that they’re harmful, there’s been such strong resistance to phasing them out or banning them.After experts concluded in 2013 that neonics pose an Cont’d on pacu-: 7 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, July 3, 2014 Page 7 Our store still has bag boys who carry your groceries.Why the Town ofStanstead isn’t actively marketing this to encourage fresh settlers is beyond me._____________________________________________________________:- Feeling grill-ty Ross Murray I’m everything that’s wrong with society.Perhaps that’s too strong a statement.I’m not everything wrong with society.1 haven’t incited ethnic genocide.1 don’t text and drive (only because I don’t have a cell phone).I’ve done absolutely nothing to encourage the likes of Taylor Swift.Let’s just say I’m a thing that’s wrong with society and leave it at that.A few weeks ago, I won a barbecue from the local IGA.It’s Stanstead’s only grocery store.Over the years, my family has shopped there faithfully, even though we live next door to Vermont.People look at us like we’re crazy when we tell them we never shop in the States.But I’ve always felt there’s something suspect about American food, meats in particular, something 1 can’t quite put my finger on, like maybe the meat is actually “meat,” or that someone really has put their finger on it.Given my nationalist food prejudices and my loyalty to the local IGA, not to mention the thousands of dollars we’ve spent there over the years, I should have no qualms about winning the barbecue.One might even say my family earned it, much like the bag boys earn their tip every time they cart our groceries to the car.That’s right: our store still has bag boys who carry your groceries.Why the Town of Stanstead isn’t actively marketing this to encourage fresh settlers is beyond me.It wouldn’t have been so bad if 1 had been able to quietly slip into the store, claim the barbecue and disappear into the night.But this is a small town, and people keep asking me, “Enjoying your new barbecue?How’s that new barbecue working out?” 1 heard it was even in the paper, but 1 didn’t see it.I sure hope when they referred to me they used the word “beloved” and not “nimrod,” like usual.It didn’t help my case that we rattled the assembled barbecue out of the store and across the parking lot, thinking it would fit in the hatch of our Tucson with the seats folded down, which it al- most did.It fit just enough that if I crawled in, faced backwards and held onto the blanket that we’d looped around the barbecue lid to keep it from flopping open, we could drive it home hanging out with the hatch door up, slowly, with the flashers on.That might have made the paper too, but I'm not sure.And because it’s a small town, I can’t really lie.When people ask, “How do you like your new barbecue?” I can't say, “Fine,” because the truth is I haven’t used it.The truth is my wife had just bought me a brand new barbecue for Father’s Day.I had used it twice when the store called to say I had won.Because it’s a small town, people will learn this eventually, so I have to tell the truth.Plus, it makes a good story, don’t you think?Everyone loves irony.You know what else people love?Free stuff.And that’s where I’m a thing wrong with society.I didn’t need this free stuff.When I learned I had won the barbecue, I should have called the store back and said, “Look, thanks, but I just got a brand new barbecue.You should pick another name.” That’s what a beloved person would do.But no.This free thing had been thrown in my lap (very nearly so, what with the bumpy ride home in the Tucson).Why should I let someone else have it?1 had earned it.I had written my name on a piece of paper and answered a skill-testing math question (even though I’m quite sure that if I had had trouble with the question, the clerk would have leaned over and whispered.“20.”).Now I have two barbecues.I have the Father's Day barbecue, which I’m transforming with shocking speed into a charred mess, and the IGA barbecue, which is in the garage until I decide what to do with it: sell it, give it away to a charity, bequeath it to my children or just have it on hand for when I run my Father’s Day barbecue into the ground, which at this rate will be by September.I felt entitled to my free barbecue, but it has made me no better off.If anything, it’s added complication and clutter to my life and my garage.I’m as bad as the audience of “Ellen” when they all get new televisions, and they scream and scream like they’ve just learned that science has finally made men obsolete.The difference is that, with two barbecues, if I wanted to, I could grill a buttload of beef.Canadian, of course.David Suzuki Cont’d from page 6 unacceptable risk to bees, the European Union imposed a temporary ban on the use of three neonics in applications that are particularly hazardous to bees — despite fierce opposition from the agrochemical industry and several governments.At the same time, Canada reapproved clothianidin, one of the c hemicals banned in Europe.In the face of conclusive findings from hundreds of studies, industry reaction has been astounding.“There is very little credible evidence that these things are causing untoward damage because we would have seen them over 20 years of use,” said Julian Little, spokesperson for neonicotinoid manufacturer Bayer.Canadian agricultural pest control trade association CropLife Canada also rejected the science, blaming bee deaths on varroa mites, another serious threat to honeybees.And even though Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency confirmed neonics used on corn seed contributed to bee die-offs in Ontario and Quebec, federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose has so far rejected a ban, saying her department’s research is “inconclusive.” What will it take to get governments and industry to put people - and pollinators — before profits?Around the world, concerned individuals and organizations are calling on decision-makers to get serious about this threat.At writing, more than 27,000 have signed a David Suzuki Foundation action alert asking federal and provincial governments to ban the use and sale of neonics.It’s the government’s duty to protect us from potentially harmful chemicals.With neonics, the science is clear: they’re unsafe.Researchers say “there is clear evidence of harm sufficient to trigger regulatory action.” They’re calling them “the new DDT".It’s time to ban these harmful pesticides.Written with Contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Editoi Ian Hanington.Learn more at www.davidsuzuki.ors, Read all about it -Two decades of headlines compiled into 2 books The Record has scanned and digitized original copies of the front pages of our newspaper from the turn of the century.Read about the efforts and sacrifices of two World Wars, the Depression, fires, floods, crime and punishment.More than that, the pages are a testament to the builders and leaders whose names grace our street signs and institutions.The Record was a driving force behind the formation of boards of trade, a watchdog over town councils, a lead advocate for the extension of the railway to local communities and a vigilant protector of the region’s natural resources.citsks ark frit» « f&y&é IPhv CORD, 'ifc IT fÿsjpsi.v Our goal today is to print volumes in segments highlighting the most important stories of each decade.• Volume 1 is from 1911-1920 • Volume 2 is from 1921-1930 Only a limited number of the bound 10” x 13" editions have been printed and are for sale for only $25.each plus taxes ($28.75).Drop by our office at 1195 Galt St.East, Sherbrooke and pick them up.For more information call 819-569-9528 or email us at billing@sherbrookerecord.com Page 8 Thursday, July 3, 2014 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record V * 13 H 1 il ae .Ijorder .ive; port “It’s the parade where you get the most candy.” By Matthew McCully Special to The Record Stanstead The signs are up all over town, reminding residents about Border-fest, Stanstead’s biggest event of the summer, happening Saturday, July 5.The festivities will kick off at 9 a.m.with a 5km race at Town hall, and will be followed by a parade, as well as entertainment and activities running late into the evening.“It’s the parade where you get the most candy,” said one resident, who attends the parade every year with her family.“Tire kids love it,” she added.Albert Parent, a Stanstead native who has been attending the parade for close £| to 30 years, said he enjoys the social aspect of the family friendly day.“Everybody puts their chairs out,” he said.“I’m a little old for the candy though,” he laughed.Parent has even been in the parade a number of times over the years.His most memorable experience was on a float for the bowling alley.“There are lots of things to see,” Parent said, adding that Borderfest capitalizes on the festive spirit of Americans and Canadians on the heels of Canada Day and the Fourth of July.Dufferin Street will be closed for the duration of the parade, which is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m.Drivers who need to cross town can do so via Highway 55 until Dufferin St.reopens around noon.Starting at 11 a.m.there will be food vendors, inflatable structures and animated activities for children, as well as an open-air market on the grounds of the Colby-Curtis Museum.The Eastern townships Wrestling Association will present two shows, one at noon, and one at 3 p.m.In the afternoon, there will be a bean bag tournament, a magic show, a karaoke and talent show, as well as line dancing.Local celebrity Dany Flanders, back from Florida, will be the music headliner, performing at 7:30 p.m.followed by fireworks to finish off the day.Other family friendly highlights throughout the day will include a petting zoo, face painting, and some games organized for young children by the Rediker centre.An after-party will take place for those wishing to continue the merriment at the bowling alley.Stanstead gearing up for Borderfest STANSTEAD Frontières en Fête Border Fest // STANSTEAD.J uille' PHOTOS BY MATTHEW MCCULLY Albert Parent, of Stanstead, has seen around 30 borderfest parades, and even been on the occasional float over the years.He's hoping for good weather for the parade and festivities on Saturday.Those interested in a pre-party are welcome to attend the Fourth of July parade just south of the border in Derby, a long standing tradition sponsored by the Lion’s Club.The parade will feature representatives from local businesses, a few fire trucks, of course, and some snazzy vintage bikes, according to Village Bike Shop owner Jeff Manning.“The parade has always had kids riding their bikes,” Manning said, adding that he decided to sponsor prizes for the best decorated bikes in the parade.Manning has also offered up his collection of vintage bikes for riders wishing to cruise the parade in style.Manning said he has a 1961 tandem, an adult tricycle, a 1940’s firestone cruiser, and a number of other vintage bikes available for anyone looking for some hot wheels.Bike enthusiasts can contact the Village Bike Shop at 802-766-8009 for more information.For more information about Borderfest, consult the Ville de Stanstead Facebook page.Dufferin Street will be closed from 10:30 a.m.till 12 p.m.for the duration of the Borderfest parade.Highway 55 is available as a detour for crossing town.Sutton Town Hall project moving forward By Matthew McCully Special to The Record A register held on Friday, June 27, accumulated only 258 signatures of a required 392 to request a referendum regarding the town of Sutton’s adoption of a $3.95 million borrowing by-law.The by-law therefore held up as adopted, according to assistant town Clerk Julie Lamarche, and the town’s renovation proposal and subsidy request is now headed to the ministry for consideration.In a recent interview with The Record, Mayor Louis Dandenault explained that the renovation project, which will include a revamping of the current building, along with the addition of a community hall, is contingent upon approval of a government subsidy covering 65 per cent of the cost of the project.While the borrowing by-law is for $3.95 million, the actual amount being borrowed by the town following the reduction by the subsidy would be $1,295,000, Dandenault said.Dandenault also said the town would rethink the plan if the project did not receive the intended subsidy.With a newly acquired liquor license for the patio, Café Bar Sans Frontières in Stanstead will extend its opening hours starting this week, and offer a bar menu, according to management.The bar will open at 11 a.m.Wednesday through Sunday, and the menu will include a number of salads, as well as wings, nachos and other light fare.The bar also has a new margarita machine, which it hopes will attract patrons to enjoy on the patio. The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, July 3, 2014 Page 9 n R J 1 O / On the morning of September 11 the armies clashed in i j ie .Oorder .ive; POFIC tiny Plattsburgh.Lake Champlain region commemorates the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 Plattsburgh, NY The Adirondack Coast along Lake Champlain hosts an annual series of reenactments, historic tours, family-friendly Adirondack events and performances to commemorate the Battle of Plattsburgh, the decisive battle in the War of 1812.A true story of David and Goliath In September of 1814, more than 10,000 British regulars, many fresh from victories in the Napoleonic Wars, invaded northern New York from Canada while the Royal Navy advanced along Lake Champlain.Their intent was to reach New York City and divide an infant nation in two.But 25 miles south lay the village of Plattsburgh and Cumberland Bay defended by 32-year old General Macomb’s 1,500 regulars and a small American fleet commanded by Commodore Thomas Macdonough, only 30 years old himself.On the morning of September 11 the armies clashed in tiny Plattsburgh with Sir George Pre vost in command of the redcoats.At that same hour, the British fleet rounded Cumberland Head where they met the anchored Americans poised and ready.A dying wind left the British unable to maneuver their ships giving the out-gunned American ships the advantage.Within three hours the British colours were struck and their commander Captain Downie lay dead.Seeing his fleet defeated and lacking information about the strength of American ground forces.General Prévost withdrew his troops back to Canada.The unlikely American victory thwarted British plans to control Lake Champlain and led to the signing of the Treaty of Ghent and the end of the War of 1812 on Christmas Eve 1814.This year marks the Bicentennial Commemoration of the Battle of Plattsburgh during the War of 1812, and throughout the year the Adirondack Coast celebrates 200 years of peace with a series of special events, historic reenactments and culinary delights.Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration Week September 11-14, (cham-plainl812.com) the week’s series of events commemorate Plattsburgh's military history, industry, culture and arts providing visitors a unique look at the War of 1812.Enjoy re-enactments on land and water, old fashioned parade, craft demonstrations, fife and drum performances, concerts and lectures.War of 1812 Boot Camp Every Tuesday, July - August, experience history first hand at a War of 1812 Boot Camp.The Boot Camp allows a unique opportunity for an experiential understanding of this important time in history and how it touched four nations.Tailor your Boot Camp experience by choosing the activities of most interest to you such as musket loading and firing, military drills, mock militia battle and open fire cooking.Historians and period re-enactors will share their expertise with you in a relaxed atmosphere.War of 1812 Interpretive Trail Follow the path of the British south from Canada to Platts- burgh along the War of 1812 Interpretive Trail.See the area’s rich history with sites such as monuments, former battlegrounds and historic homes.There are 10 stops along the marked trail each with its own descriptive signage making the War of 1812 Interpretive Trail an easy and fun way to discover the past.A War of 1812 Historic Map is available for more detailed information and to help identify the sites along the trail at goadirondack.com.Uncover the war at Pikes Cantonment Artifacts dating back to the War of 1812 have recently been uncovered at this archeological excavation site.Zebulon Montgomery Pike Jr.was a United States Army Captain in 1806-07, who also served during the War of 1812 at a military encampment somewhere around Plattsburgh.So far, archeologists have found a 1795 bayonet scabbard chape, .69 caliber bullet and military jacket buttons stamped with the number 15 - Pike’s Regiment.The dig will continue throughout the summer of 2014 and beyond.Peace Garden Trail Visit the Adirondack Coast's newly designated Peace Garden at the Kent-Delord House Museum, former British Headquarters during the War of 1812.Dedicated at historic sites in the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, War of 1812 Bicentennial Peace Gardens celebrate the two hundred years of peace and longstanding friendship between two countries that share the world’s longest undefended border.Canadian dollar up, employment data raises hopes for strong U.S.June jobs data The Canadian Press Toronto The Canadian dollar was slightly higher mid-day Wednesday, anTid strong U.S.jobs data.The loonie was up 0.05 of a cent from Monday's close to 93.77 cents US after earlier hitting 94.12 cents US, its best level since December.Banks had been closed Tuesday for the Canada Day holiday.The loonie lost early momentum while the greenback advanced after U.S.payrolls firm ADP reported that the private sector created 281,000 jobs during June.Canadian employment data for June will be released on July 11.The dollar has been steadily rising over recent weeks because of a number of factors.Oil prices have climbed amid rising geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East.Also, higher than expected inflation figures have raised questions about whether the Bank of Canada might hike interest rates sooner than expected.The currency also found sup- port this week in strong manufacturing data from China and the U.S.However, analysts think the rally in the loonie could be short lived.“We do not expect (the currency) to sustain these levels for long," said Camilla Sutton, Chief FX Strategist, Managing Director Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets.“The Bank of Canada and exporters are likely uncomfortable as the economy is not strong enough to sustain these Canadian dollar levels.” Frontier Animal Society Pet of the Week: Dinah ¦rii»'___ COURTESY This week's featured pet is Dinah Ogden *» Dinah is a sweet and gentle dog who has been patiently waiting for her happily ever after for far too long.She isn’t a demanding dog, she just needs a home where she can live out her years comfortable, happy and loved.Dinah may be a senior but she still has lots of energy and is always eager to go for a walk.Dinah is well behaved on leash and off and doesn’t stray.If she gets a little too far ahead while following the wooded trails behind the shelter simply calling her name once will remind her to wait.On warm summer days she loves to wade in a nearby stream or relax in the tall grass.If you think it might be nice to have a companion to sit by your side while you read a book or watch TV or a furry Mend to keep you company while you garden or putter outside, Dinah will happily fill those roles.When it comes to other dogs, Dinah can be sometimes be a little picky but we certainly don’t rule out a home with another dog as she has many canine friends here at the shelter.In fact, a bright spot for Dinah has been her friendship with Monty, a husky who was her faithful companion.He was adopted recently and although we are thrilled for Monty, we are sad Dinah lost her special Mend and playmate.Dinah cannot, however, live with cats.So while we know that adopting an older dog is not for everyone, Dinah is in good health and we just need one person to look past her years and see her for what she is, a beautiful, loving dog who deserves to spend her remaining years in a home of her own where she can curl up in the comfort of her own bed and know how it feels to be a cherished and loved member of a family.Dinah will be a loyal friend and will warm your heart every time she looks at you with her beautiful brown eyes and her trademark crooked ear.Dinah is 8 or 9 years old and is a husky shepherd mix.She recently had her summer shave and looks very cute.To find out more about Dinah or to arrange a visit to meet her, please send an email to frontieranimalsoci-ety@gmail.com or better yet, give our adoption coordinator Brenda a call at 819.876.7747 any day of the week between 8 a.m and 8 p.m. Page 10 Thursday, July 3, 2014 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record ^oca.1 » - L / ports Schwerispm the 2013-2014 season in the Swiss Junior A Elite League playing Phoenix draft Swiss forward ¦ I! Ml! -tï5* ¦ ¦.: : »ir A *22 COURTESY Kay Schweri.Sherbrooke The sixty teams from the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) met Tuesday for the annual European players draft.Sherbrooke Phoenix General Manager Patrick Charbonneau took advantage of his right to speak 35th to get his hands on 18-year old Swiss forward Kay Schweri.Schweri spent the 2013-2014 season in the Swiss Junior A Elite League playing for the Kloten U20 team, and accumulated a total of 56 points in 37 games.“Kay’s agent has already confirmed the presence of his protege at the team’s selection camp in August,” Charbonneau said Wednesday.Raonic, Bouchard advance to Wimbledon semifinals The Associated Press Milos Raonic defeated Australian qualifier Nick Kyrgios 6-7, 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (4) to join fellow Canadian Eugenie Bouchard in the semifinals at Wimbledon.It’s the first Grand Slam semifinal appearance for Raonic, who finished Kyrgios off with an ace after the Australian had saved three match points in the fourth-set tiebreaker.Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., will face Roger Federer in the semifinals.Federer advanced with a 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4, 6-4 win against fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka.The last Canadian man to reach the Wimbledon semis was Robert Powell in 1908.Earlier, Bouchard, from Westmount, Que., advanced to her third straight Grand Slam semifinal with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Angélique Kerber.The 13th-seedcd Bouchard also made the semfinals at the French Open last month and the Australian Open earlier this year.She will face French Open finalist and third-seed Simona Halep after the Romanian crushed 2013 Wimbledon finalist Sabine Lisicki 6-4, 6-0 on Wednesday.The win is expected to put the 20-year-old Bouchard into the WTA’s top-10 for the first time in her career.“I’m excited to be in the semis.But, of course.I’m never satisfied, so 1 definitely want to go a step further, or as far as I can,” Bouchard said.“I’m looking forward to try to play a little bit like I played today.1 thought I was pretty solid out there and playing the right way on the grass.So that’s going to be a key.” Bouchard says she’s ready to get beyond the final four.“I’m excited to be in the semifinals against (her) but I want to go further for sure,” said Bouchard.Canada's Fed Cup captain Sylvain Bruneau said he’s not putting a limit on how far Bouchard can go.“Can she be No.1 one day?I wouldn't dare to put any limits on Eugenie,” he said.“With three semifinals at 20 years old and the type of tennis she plays, I don’t think there is a limit.I think she can aim for big things in tennis.No.1 in the world is something that is very possible.” Bouchard struggled to close out her win over Kerber, whom she beat a month ago in Paris.She finally advanced after 72 minutes on her first match point, which she set up with a down-the-line winner followed a point later by a Kerber backhand error."It was a tough battle.I’ve played her before and I knew what to expect,” said Bouchard.“I had to just keep fighting and 1 pulled it out at the end.” “It’s not every day you can walk out on Centre Court and play the semis of a slam.That’s the most important thing for me, is to really enjoy it.I’m going to give it my best, leave everything on the court, and we'll see what happens.” Therrien, Levasseur, take ETGA Amateur Championships J m COURTESY Se7iiors Champ Yves Therrien (Centre) with François Veillette and Patrick Cassin of the Eastern Townships Golf Association.Record Staff Sherbrooke The Eastern Townships Golf Association presented its 85th Eastern Townships Amateur Championship last weekend at the Drummond Golf Club in St Majorique with 54 golfers attending and new champions emerging.In the Amateur’ class Drum-mondville native Sébastien Levasseur (Scores of 69 and 73) and compatriot Mathieu Bélanger (73 and 69) finished the 36-hole tournament tied at 142, two strokes under par, leading to a playoff round with Levasseur winning.Levasseur succeeds Daniel Gosselin from Dufferin Heights Golf who was the winner in 2013.Drummondville golfers filled the top three, with Loick Laramée scoring a cu- mulative 145, three strikes behind the leaders.David Lamontagne of Milby and Yvan Marc Tanguay from the Beauce, tied for fourth place with a cumulative 147 and Denis Marchand from the e Ki 8 Eb club rounded out the top five with a score of 148.In the senior class, a hard-fought duel between Pierre Lessard of Milby and Yves Therrien from Cowansville ended with a tie of 140 over the two days.A round of 72 on Saturday compared to his opponent’s 73 gave him the victory.Therrien succeeds Jean Laroche from Sherbrooke, who was unable to participate this year.Two Farnham golfers, Michel-R.Poirier and Guy Sawyer tied for third place with a cumulative score of 155 and 5th place went Gaétan Bissonnette of Waterloo with a score of 157. Thursday, JulY'S,-2C)lV Page 11 1 he Record production(a!shert>rookerecord.com Surprising Facts About Common Drugs In Memoriams BRYANT, Clifford - In loving memory of a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle who passed away July 3, 2002.A silent thought, a secret tear, Keeps his memory ever dear.Lovingly remembered by LEE, GEORGE AND FAMILY BRYANT, Clifford - in memory of a dear brother who passed away July 3, 2002.Never more than a thought away, Quietly remembered in a special way.NANCY Datebook Today is the 184th day of 2014 and the 13th day of summer.TODAY'S HISTORY: In 1775, George Washington assumed command of the Continental Army.In 1844, the last two confirmed great auk specimens were killed on the island of Eldey, off the coast of Iceland.In 1863, an assault by Gen.Robert E.Lee’s Confederate forces failed and the Battle of Gettysburg ended in a Union victory.In 1890, Idaho was admitted as the 43rd U.S.state.In 1998, Bill Clinton completed the first presidential visit to China since the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989.TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: George M.Cohan (1878-1942), songwriter/enter-tainer; Franz Kafka (1883-1924), author; Dave Barry (1947- ), author/journalist; Montel Williams (1956- ), TV personality: Tom Cruise (1962- ), actor; Brian Cash-man (1967- ), baseball executive; Teemu Selanne (1970- ), hockey player; Patrick Wilson (1973- ), actor; Olivia Munn (1980-), actress.TODAY’S FACT: Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones and The Doors frontman Jim Morrison died on this day in 1969 and 1971, respectively.TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1974, Mike Marshall of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitched in relief of starter Tommy John, setting a major league record for consecutive games pitched in, at 13.TODAY’S QUOTE: “Many a book is like a key to unknown chambers within the castle of one’s own self.” — Franz Kafka FROM CONSUMER REPORTS (R) by the editors of Consumer Reports Thanks to those nonstop TV ads for drugs, you know that they can come with some weird side effects, says ShopS-mart, the shopping magazine from the publisher of Consumer Reports.But based on the questions that ShopSmart’s sister site CRBestBuy-Drugs.org gets, there’s probably a lot of important information you don’t know about medications — even the ones you might take every day.And summer can be an especially risky season when it comes to certain drugs.To help you to stay safe, ShopSmart asked its Best Buy Drugs experts, who evaluate meds for safety, price and effectiveness, to share some surprising facts based on what people have asked them.— Summer side effects can turn deadly fast.Some drugs can make you less thirsty or cause you to urinate more, increasing your risk of dehydration.Other drugs interfere with your body’s ability to regulate temperature — by reducing your ability to sweat, for example.Those things increase your risk of heat-related illnesses, including muscle cramps, heat exhaustion and most serious, heat stroke, which can quickly escalate to a medical emergency.Some drugs to watch out for include the following (and their generics): diphenhydramine (Benadryl); certain antidepressants, such as amitriptyline; some diuretics and other drugs for high blood pressure, including losartan (Cozaar) and valsartan (Diovan); and drugs for an overactive bladder, such as oxybutynin (Ditropan), solifenacin (VESI-care) and trospium (Sanctura).— Some medicines can make you more sensitive to the sun.If you’re taking certain drugs, you should be extra careful in the sun or you could end up with a nasty sunburn or rash, says Dr.Jessica Krant, a dermatology professor at the State University of New York Down-state Medical Center in New York City.Those drugs include benzoyl peroxide, retinoids and salicylic acid for acne or aging skin; certain antibiotics and anti-fungals; amitriptyline for depression or migraines; some diuretics for high blood pressure; and even over-the-counter pain relievers including ibuprofen (Advil and generic) and naproxen (Aleve and generic).Risks can linger even after you stop taking them, so tell the doctor or your pharmacist if you’re planning to spend time in the sun.— Pharmacists sometimes make medication mistakes.That’s why you should always look inside the bag your prescription comes in before you leave the pharmacy.Read the label and “look inside the pill container to be sure it’s what you expect,” says Michael R.Cohen, R.Ph., Sc.D., president of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.If you got the wrong drug and took it by mistake, tell your doctor and watch for side effects.— Ordering prescription drugs from Canada is risky and often illegal.Yes, that’s right; ordering drugs through the mail or over the Internet from other countries is risky for your health and is usually against the law.Why?Because you have no way of knowing whether the drugs are safe or work the way they’re supposed to.The Food and Drug Administration can’t guarantee their safety and effectiveness.— Your emergency kit is probably missing something.Here are the basics for a first-aid kit that ShopSmart’s medical experts recommend: an antihistamine (such as Benadryl or generic), an antacid (such as Turns), a pain reliever (such as Advil or generic ibuprofen), something for an upset stomach and diarrhea (such as Pepto-Bismol), antiseptic wipes, an antibiotic ointment, bandages, eyewash solution, gauze and hydrocortisone cream.Or you can buy a kit that’s already stocked with those essentials.Add any other medicines and supplies that your family uses regularly.— The weather can damage mail-order drugs.There’s another seasonal drug risk, especially if you live in an extremely hot or cold area.Most drugs should be stored at room temperature and away from sunlight.Extreme temperatures and moisture can quickly break down certain ingredients, potentially damaging them.So the drugs might be less potent or even ineffective.And in very cold temperatures, crystals and other solids can form in liquid and injectable drugs.Austin W.L June Meeting The Austin W.I.met at the home of Bea Juby in Austin on Wednesday, June 11, 2014.In the absence of our President, hostess Bea was kind enough to chair the meeting, opening at 1:30 p.m.with all reciting the M.S.Collect & Salute to the Canadian flag.Motto: If you look like your passport, you need the trip.Roll Call was to name the differences in school subjects during the last decade and was answered by 7 members.Discontinued: Spelling, Penmanship, English Literature, Memory Work & Home Economics - such as Sewing, Cooking, Making Beds etc.; 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Page 12 Thursday, July 3, 2014 ne wsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Towmps' (NEIt TOWNSHIPS If you want to drink, that’s your business.If you want to stop, we can help.Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1-888-424-2975, www.aa.org LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville and District Community Aid will hold Blood Pressure clinics on Tuesday, July 8 from 1:30 p.m.to 3 p.m.Please note the new address for the clinic: 164 Queen St., Suite 104, Lennoxville.WATERVILLE Lennoxville and District Community Aid Blood Pressure clinics: clients are invited to come to the Blood Pressure clinics in Lennoxville.NORTH HATLEY There will be blood pressure clinics on Friday, July 4 at the library, 165 Main St.N.from 10 to 11:30 a.m.MOE’S RIVER Annual Moe’s River Strawberry Ice Cream Social, Sunday.July 6 from 2 to 5 p.m., Moe’s River Church.Parking in the Mill Yard and in Ronnie Hazeltine’s yard.Bring your own lawn chairs.Music, dancing, raffles, great conversation, desserts, and of course ice cream and strawberries! NORTH HATLEY Antique and Folk Art Show, at the North Hatley Curling Club, 3245 Capelton Rd.Friday, July 4: Opening Night Gala, 6:30 p.m.to 9 p.m.Admission charged.Fee includes beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres.Saturday, July 5: General admission, 10 a.m.to 5 p.m., admission charged.Tickets available at Galerie Jeannine Blais, 102 Main St., Shea Antiques, 1 Lakeside, and Pomegranate, 617 Sherbrooke St., North Hatley.Presented by the North Hatley Recreation Society.NORTH HATLEY North Hatley - Massawippi Music Festival, Dreamland Park, North Hatley.Free, all welcome! For more information visit www.northhatleyrec.com/concerts.Avalon Motel - Jazz, Saturday, July 5, 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.Brassax Quintet, Sunday, July 6, noon to 1 p.m.AYER’S CLIFF Gigantic Lawn and Bake Sale on Saturday, July 5 from 9 a.m.to noon at Beulah United Church, U.C.W., Main St., Ayer’s Cliff.Bake sale table, bread, pastries and other edibles.Browse the tables of new and used jewellery, books glassware.Visit the gigantic lawn sale held outside.Lots of good used and old fashioned articles.Enjoy coffee and goodies with a friend.All welcome.LENNOXVILLE The A.NAF.(The Hut) will be holding a Lobster Dinner Fundraiser for Water and Sewer Fund, July 5 at 6 p.m.Meal includes: Lobster, baked potato, caesar salad, bread roll and cheesecake for dessert.Admission charged.Limited number of tickets will be sold.Sorry no reservations.To buy your ticket call 819-346-9122 after 10 a.m.WATERVILLE Ice cream social at the Waterville-North Hatley United Church in Waterville on Thursday, July 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Hot dogs, sundaes, cones, cupcakes, chips and drinks.Live music.Rain or shine! Everyone welcome.STANSTEAD Summer Sizzler Sale at Christ Church Hall, 548 Dufferin St., Stanstead on Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.Serving fruit, coffee, cake and muffins.Sales tables of food, crafts, jewellery and attic treasures.Join us for tea or coffee, bring along a friend.Drawing for a door prizes.Thrift Shop open.Everyone welcome.NORTH HATLEY The Bravehearts will not rest until a cure is found! Enjoy a beautiful evening of summer theatre all the while supporting a wonderful cause! The Piggery Theatre in North Hatley is presenting the award winning comedy “Harvest” staring Karen Cro-mar and Glen Bowser for a few days in July.The Bravehearts Relay for Life team, in collaboration with the Piggery Theatre, will be selling tickets for the July 26 evening presentation at the reduced price of $20 and a portion of those sales will help support our cause.For information, please call Kelly McBean at 819-820-8089.Come enjoy a wonderful summer theatre and help us beat cancer! 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go again THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2014 Dear Annie: I am a 76-year-old man.After 46 years of a happy marriage, my precious wife passed away four years ago.I live in the country and have become acquainted with several single women around my age who are widows or divorcees and live within a 20-mile radius.I have taken a few of them out to dinner or to a play.They go with me once or twice and won’t go again.They tell me they are too busy with their grandchildren.One said, “We are too different.” Another said she is not in the dating mood.All have told me that I am a real nice guy, and it’s not because of anything I did or said.I’ve never made inappropriate advances toward these women.I’ve only asked for a little hug because I miss holding my wife.But it seems they do not want to be touched, and two of them told me that I am expecting too much.I have never indicated that I wanted more than a hug, although I have to admit, in my own mind, I have hoped that after going out a few times, we could go a little farther than that.I’m not looking for a serious relationship.1 am just extremely lonesome and would like to have a companion to go places with and be together occasionally.I’ve never really understood women, so I’m at a loss here.I don’t own a computer, so I cannot try meeting women online.Do you have any suggestions?Please tell me what I’m doing wrong.— Lonesome Okie Dear Lonesome: We don’t know what you are doing wrong.If you are giving these women the impression that you want physical affection, but not a serious relationship, they may not be interested.Asking for hugs on a first date may be too forward, or it may frighten them.We know you are lonely, but please slow down.You might be coming across as too needy, which is not attractive.Get to know these women as friends first, and see where it leads.And if you are interested in online dating, your local library can provide a computer.Dear Annie: My brother’s daughter is getting married this summer.She’s having a huge wedding.All of the nieces, nephews and cousins are invited except our Annie’s Mailbox three daughters.My brother said they have to cut somewhere.Should I just shrug this off?1 told my mother that I’m so upset.I’m thinking of never seeing or speaking to my brother again.Is this a feeling I should be having?Should 1 ask my brother what we did to them that they would exclude us in this way?— Not a Happy Sister Dear Sister: Generally, it is wise to “cut" along the same family lines, so that, for example, you invite all first cousins or none of them.However, sometimes the bride or groom has a close relationship with some cousins and not others.In such cases, if the guest list is limited, it makes sense to invite those with whom you are closest.Is it possible that your children are especially distant from the bride?Have they had a falling out of which you are unaware?Unless there is a reason, we find this exclusion unnecessarily hurtful.We hope you can work through it.Dear Annie: “Disgusted in N.Y.” said her 85-year-old aunt never had a bath in the six weeks she spent in the hospital.There is evidence not to bathe hospital patients using plastic tubs due to increased infection rates when tubs are not disinfected sufficiently between uses.As a result, many hospitals have adopted the use of prepackaged disposable bath wipes.Often these are warmed and feel good to the patient, and it cleans them.Perhaps the hospital needs to investigate using these wipes.— Pennsylvania Nurse Dear Annie: I would like your opinion on something.I am a grandmother of four wonderful grandkids and very proud of the fact.The problem comes when dealing with the other grandmother, especially when others are in the vicinity.1 don’t know whether it’s because 1 am older than she is or what, but she always addresses me as “Gramma Mary,” as in, “Gramma Mary, what would you like'to do today?” I find this condescending, disrespectful and rude.First of all, I am not her grandmother.Second, I am a person in my own right, with a job and hobbies.I am not defined solely by being a grandmother.I was at a family function last week where I met my granddaughter’s soon-to-be mother-in-law, and this woman called me “Gramma,” too! My daughter later said it was because she couldn’t remember my name, which is all well and good, but when I couldn’t remember her name, I didn’t call her “Mom.” I took my daughter aside and asked what her name was.I don’t mean to sound petty, but this bothers me so much that I want to scream.If a grandchild calls me “Gramma," I’m thrilled and want them to shout it from the rooftops.But when non-related adults do it, it is demeaning.How can I get them to stop?— No Name, No City Dear No Name: Not every grandmother would object to this, especially since other adults might consider it part of your title and unconnected to your relationship to them.Also keep in mind that, in front of the grandchildren, others may feel it is less confusing to the kids to refer to you by the same name the children use.But since this bothers you so much, it’s perfectly OK to state your preference at the time.When someone calls you “Gramma Mary,” smile and say, “I’d prefer you call me ‘Mary.’” You can remind them when necessary.Dear Annie: 1 am a recent widower.I was married for more than 50 years.The problem is, my conscience is really bothering me.Almost 40 years ago, I had a brief affair with one of my employees.1 confessed my sins to my priest, but 1 never said anything to my wife.I don’t know whether she suspected anything, but if she did, she was silent.Tie dilemma is: Should I tell my adult children?Or should I take this unholy secret to my grave?— California Dear California: Please don’t ease your conscience by burdening your children with this hurtful information.You might feel better, but they would feel terrible.Even though you spoke to your priest, if you still need to get this off of your chest, talk to a counselor.You made a mistake 40 years ago and crave forgiveness, but you also have to forgive yourself. 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The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, July 3, 2014 Page 15 Your Birthday THURSDAY, JULY 3,2014 Reassess your strategy and make the adjustments required to achieve your objectives.If something isn’t working in your life, change it.Put into practice ideas that will move you forward.Look out for your interests first, or you will give someone else the edge when it comes to advancement.CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Talk to someone you trust.A different point of view will provide the key to a troubling situation.Once you see things through someone else’s eyes, your confusion will diminish.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) — Now is a good time to investigate job opportunities.An online posting or employment agency will show you how to improve your resume by enhancing your credentials.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) — Very few can keep up with you.Your energy level is high, and whatever you pursue will be a breeze.Focus on things that will bring improvements to different areas of your life.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) — Someone may be trying to conceal the truth.If you believe everything you hear, you are likely to end up in a compromising or embarrassing situation.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) — Your powers of persuasion will help you make a positive impact and benefit a cause that you feel passionate about.Don’t hesitate to speak up and take control if necessary.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21 ) - There may be a lot of tension in the air.Be smart and stay out of the line of fire until things settle down.Conflict will lead to a no-win situation.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) — Sharing your vision will bring a positive outcome.Those who were initially reluctant to join your team will be won over by your latest findings and presentation.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Health problems will arise if you don’t handle stress and physical activity with care.Lack of sleep and poor eating choices will have a negative effect on your mind, body and productivity.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) — Learn to be more accepting.Face the facts that circumstances will change whether you want them to or not.Roll with the punches and show a professional attitude, no matter what happens.ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Identify the areas in your life that you need to improve in order to make your dreams come true.Once you share your ideas, you will have no trouble finding a suitable means to execute your plans.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — You can form a closer bond with someone special by including romance in your conversation.Plan an intimate event or activity.Love is in the air.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Someone will try to discredit you.If you have reservations about what’s happening around you, follow up on your suspicions, but be discreet to prevent others from meddling in your affairs.THURSDAY, JULY 3,2014 Different strategy in pairs and teams by Phillip Alder Michael Porter, a leading expert on competitive strategy, said, “The essence of strategy is that you must set limits on what you’re trying to accomplish.” At the bridge table, your strategy may depend upon the form of the game.When you are playing Chicago or in an event scored using international match-points, you should concentrate on making or breaking the contract; overtricks are trivial.But when you are competing in a pair tournament, overtricks can be valuable.You get one matchpoint for every other pair holding your cards that you outscore, whether by 10 or 500 points.How does that affect strategy?Look at this deal.South is in four spades after the given auction, in which East made a three-club weak jump overcall and West allowed the unfavorable vulnerability to silence him.First, what should West lead?At the table, Jerry Masters of Bonita Springs, Florida, led the club king, giving the defenders the option of who would lead to the second trick.Then he shifted to a low heart.When overtricks are unimportant.South should win with dummy’s ace, draw trumps and drive out the diamond North 07-03-14 ?J 8 4 V A 8 2 ?K Q J 6 5 2 ?J Bast 4 5 2 V K 9 3 ?4 ?AQ98732 South 4 A K Q 10 7 6 V Q J 7 4 10 9 7 ?4 Dealer: North Vulnerable: East-West South West North East 14 3* 3 4 Pass 4 4 All pass Opening lead: ?ace to guarantee 10 tricks.At pairs, though, it is tempting to play low from the dummy at trick two.Maybe the finesse will work.And if it does not, the play costs only when East has a singleton diamond, shifts to it at trick three and receives a diamond ruff — exactly as happened at the table.Yes, South erred, because ifjane Cook-son of Bonita Springs (East) had not held the heart king, she would have overtaken the club king with her ace and led a heart (or her singleton) herself.West 4 9 3 V 10 6 5 4 4 A 8 3 4 K 10 6 5 CROSSWORD Across 1 Just the right amount of tight 5 Hip-hop’s Run-_ 8 Significant 14 "Approach 16 "Overly ornate 17 Beef at the dinner table 18 Provoke 19 Sports drink suffix 20 Healing aid, briefly 21 Some August babies 22 Cyrus the Great’s domain 24 "Messing with one’s head 28 Right in an atlas 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A M E A M 0 S R 0 T T Y i o W E A M 0 S t- E A N k 1 M 0 tus 14 Eyes, in many emoticons 18 First name of three presidents 20 Clearing in the woods 24 Bite-sized Japanese fare 26 “Avatar” actress Saldana 27 Strait-laced 28 Relaxation 29 Sister of Eva and Zsa Zsa 33 Coral phenomena 34 ’Kitchen safety item 35 Have a yen for 36 Wraps up 38 “Certainly, monsieur!” 39 Literary technique involving incon- gruity 41 Freeway sign word 42 Three-toned chords 43 Capt.Hook’s henchman 45 __Brush Company 46 Looks inferior, comparatively 47 Luxor’s country 48 Salsa holder 50 Musical symbol 52 “My goodness!” 54 Basic track shape 55 Base on balls 57 Capital of Portugal?58 Musician Yoko Eustis card party A card party was held at Eustis Church Hall on June 20, 2014.Forty people came to play the game of 500 on ten tables on this last day of spring.The results of the games were as follows: ladies first prize and overall highest score was won by Margaret Cheal with a score of 6420.Second prize went to Isabel Nelson with 6280.The consolation prize was claimed by Margaret Côté.Men’s first prize was won by Merrill Grenier with a score of 5660.Second prize was won by Orvil Anderson with a score of 5180.Casey Vriesendorp and Grant Taylor claimed the consolation prize.The 9 No Trump prize was won by Fern Lapointe.The 9 Hearts Prize was won by Margaret Cheal.The 9 Clubs Prize was won by Serena Wintle.The Marked Plate Prizes were won by Louise Peasley and Barbara Gosselin.Special drawing prizes were won by Allan Bullock, Jack Kimpton, Len Swallow, Margaret Cheal, Barbara Wing, Verna Westgate, Caroline Rowe, Bev Suitor, Connie Hartwell, Jean Rourke, Rita Nugent, Fern Lapointe and Andy Davis.All players took home a door prize.Thanks was expressed to all those who helped in various ways.We depend on this help and a good crowd to help us maintain the Eustis Hall.Our last card party for now will be on July 4 at 2 p.m.Submitted by Meryl Nutbrown enhancing minds all across town.8) C T3 (B 0) K lisa i.The 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