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[" T H E V O I C E O F T H E E A S T E R N T O W N S H I P S S I N C E 18 9 7 T H E Wednesday , March 6, 2019 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Record earnings for Operation Nez- Rouge in 2018 Page 5 Vehicle drives through Tabagie King storefront By Matthew McCully An octogenarian drove her vehicle several metres into the Tabagie King corner store in the Promenades King yesterday around 10:30 a.m.The driver, as well as the clerk who was working in the store when the incident occurred, were taken to hospital to treat minor injuries.According to Sherbrooke Service de Police representative Isabelle Gendron, the cause appears to have been accidental.Police have yet to determine whether a mechanical error or distraction could have been a factor, or if the driver mistakenly pressed on the gas instead of the break.In any case, Gendron said it was clear there was no malicious intent on the part of the driver.According to Gendron, the car made it through the storefront and continued several metres into the building.During an accident, Gendron said it is not uncommon for people to panic and be unable to react once in motion.There is no barrier of any kind dividing the parking lot and the walkway in front of the Tabagie.Gendron said there are no regulations requiring pillars or blocks to border parking lots.The onus would be on the owner the property, she said.On February 10, a similar incident took place, again at Promenades King, this time at the pharmacy.MATTHEW MCCULLY Habitat for Humanity recruiting low- income families for housing in Lennoxville area Record Staff Habitat for Humanity Quebec (HHQ) is currently recruiting Sherbrooke families to find owners for its new construction in Lennoxville.The future owners will have to invest 500 hours of volunteering in the construction of their home and will become spokespeople for HHQ.The organization has also announced that Diane Desrosiers is now the Eastern Townships\u2019 program coordinator.Having been a volunteer with HHQ for seven years, Desrosiers joined the team to help develop the non-profit organization\u2019s activities in Sherbrooke.She will be working with low- income families in the region, with various partners and with the HHQ\u2019S Montreal team, and will help form volunteer teams that will support the program.The charitable organization\u2019s mission is to provide low-income families with the opportunity of home ownership.HHQ is also hoping to build 10 houses in 2019 in Quebec.Founded in 1999, they have allowed over 30 families to access affordable housing in the regions of Montreal, Montérégie, of the Lower Laurentians, and the Eastern Townships.The houses are sold to families with zero interest mortgages and without down payments, to end the cycle of poverty and to provide stability that improves health, education, and quality of life. Ben by Daniel Shelton Page 2 Wednesday , March 6, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Weather TODAY: 60% CHANCE OF FLURRIES HIGH OF -10 LOW OF -20 THURSDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF -11 LOW OF -18 FRIDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF -2 LOW OF-13 SATURDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF -6 LOW OF -15 SUNDAY: 60% CHANCE OF FLURRIES HIGH OF 0 LOW OF -4 The Record e-edition There for you 24-hours-a-day 7-days-a-week.Wherever you are.Access the full edition of the Sherbrooke Record as well as special editions and 30 days of archives.Renew or order a new 12- month print subscription and get a 12-month online subscription for an additional $5 or purchase the online edition only for $82.21.Record subscription rates (includes Quebec taxes) For print subscription rates, please call 819-569-9528 or email us at billing@sherbrookerecord.com 12 month web only: $125.00 1 month web only: $11.25 Web subscribers have access to the daily Record as well as archives and special editions.Subscribing is as easy as 1,2,3: 1.Visit the Record website: www.sherbrookerecord.com 2.Click e-edition.3.Complete the form and wait for an email activating your online subscription.Hand-In-Hand The Val-Saint-François: Communities rallying for families Since 2012, over 40 organizations from various networks of the Val- Saint-Francois MRC \u2013 schools, early childhood, community, municipal, leisure, cultural, and private \u2013have come together to form a vast dynamic group known as Valfamille.With financial support provided in large part by Avenir d\u2019Enfants, more than one million dollars have been invested in 18 communities around Richmond, Windsor, and Val- court to carry out a variety of projects.Innovative projects and activities accessible to families Valfamille aims to bolster the quality of life of families in the region.Its actions assist children and youth development, encourage family participation in activities, and provide better access to resources that meet their needs.For example, Val Famille has set up an interactive online directory featuring all the resources available to families: val- famille.com.We provide financial support to community agents who meet with young families to build mutual trust and connect them to the right resources.Our group works closely with the family centre \u201cMaison de la famille Les Arbrisseaux\u201d to offer a broad range of activities and workshops aimed at families and children of all ages.We collaborate with the community to increase the number of English services available such as the Parent-Child Mother Goose nursery rhyme activity, which has been offered at a local English school for nearly five years to the delight of children! Cooking workshops like Books to Belly are also offered in collaboration with community kitchens \u201cLes Tabliers en folie\u201d and St-Francis Elementary School.Additionally, we support senior volunteers who present reading sessions in daycares and schools through a project called Lire et Faire Lire by the \u201cComité d\u2019éveil à la lecture et à l\u2019écriture\u201d.It is important to note that the wish to give a helping hand to families in need is very present in our communities.This has led to the creation of several projects such as mutual aid and goods exchanges, buying groups to save on groceries, or even a collective drop-in day care centre, to name but a few.This mu- tual-aid culture is deeply rooted in our communities, making it a key strength.ValFamille collaborates closely with various representatives of the English- speaking community at the educational, institutional, and community level, particularly Richmond Regional High School, CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie-CHUS, and the Townshippers\u2019 Association.These partnerships have given rise to a liaison agent project, whose main mandate is to strengthen English-speakers\u2019 access to community and health services.This project also included the Community Watchdogs program, which consisted of making known the different resources available to citizens and equip them to become\u201csentinels\u201dwithin their respective networks in order to find and ac- companyother citizens in need toward appropriate services.Finally, to bring together and create a harmonious collaboration between its partners, Valfamille can count on the coordinating skills of Cathy Varnier,who ensures the success of all these projects for the well-being of young children.For more information, please contact the coordinator by email:concertac- tions.vsf@gmail.com, or by phone: 819- 588-2280 To find out more about activities and resources,visit valfamille.com or our Facebook page. Record Staff In the finals day of competition for block 1 athletes at the Jeux du Québec, Townships flag-bearer Megan Destremps stood out by getting her hands on the gold medal for solo synchronized swimming.Estrie also won a gold medal for the team competition.These two medals came in the wake of the strong performance of the duo composed of Catherine Berg- eron and Amélia St-Louis who left with gold, a historic result for the region In synchronized swimming.In gymnastics, the Estrie delegation once again left a good impression.After winning several solo honors on the first day of competition, it was the turn of the gymnastics team to get onto the podium.The Townships team showed their skills to win the gold medal in the team event.In boxing, the athletes in action were in full form in front of the many supporters who made the trip to the Jean-Paul Nolin Complex.The first medal in this sport came through Izaï Beauregard who took the bronze medal in the under 65kg category.Another boxer from the Estrie delegation who delivered very good fights was Rashid Ismail.Having received a ticket for the final, the Sherbrooke native lost his fight by a single point, to take the silver in the 75Kg category.In biathlon, having won the first medal in the history of the solo competition, François Harvey joined Louis-Philippe Harvey, Meryka Labrecque, and Elisabeth Morcet and managed to climb onto the second step of the podium in the 4.5km mixed relay.In badminton, the team was not able to reach the podium.The duo's journey ended in the quarterfinals, shortly after having distinguished themselves in the morning against the Laurentians team.The Estrie badminton team did, however, win the prestigious sportsmanship pennant.In men's hockey, the delegation finished its run by taking 8th place in the tournament, in a tight 3-2 defeat at the hands of Lac St-Louis.Day 5 will be a transition day on the Games site with the departure of the athletes of block 1 which will now leave room for the athletes of block 2.Before passing the torch to their counterparts, the athletes present at the first block of these Games will enjoy a final evening at the athletes' village.The 54th Quebec Games Final takes place from March 1 to 9.The entire region to follow local youth in their sports adventures on the team's Facebook page: Jeux du Québec - région Estrie.Wednesday , March 6, 2019 Page 3 \u201cThese women are bold, surprising, and inspiring, and the result is simply wonderful.Our models are truly perfect the way they are,\u201d concluded La Passerelle\u2019s Larrivée.LOCAL NEWS The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Supper fundraiser Saturday, March 9 from 4:30 p.m.to 7:30 p.mat the Lennoxville Curling Club (9 Speid) Adults $10, children 12 and under $5 for the Lennoxville curlers mixed team heading to the provincials! Come out and support our curlers! Impressive results for the region at Quebec Games (COURTESY) Megan Destremps Perfect the Way They Are: 19 Eastern Townships women showcase body diversity in Bury exhibition By Emilie Hackett Special to the Record To celebrate International Women\u2019s Day 2019, the La Passerelle Women\u2019s Centre in the Haut-Saint- François will launch its \u201cPerfect the Way They Are\u201d photo project at the Armoury Community Centre in Bury this Friday, March 8, from 5 p.m.to 8 p.m.The goal of the project is to engage participants in a critical thinking process about the societal pressures that weigh on women in relation to their physical appearance.Inspired by projects conducted by other women centres, La Passerelle chose to start their own.\u201cNot a day goes by where we don\u2019t hear women criticizing their bodies in relation to society\u2019s standards,\u201d explained Andrée Larrivée, the Women Centre\u2019s coordinator.\u201cAs women we live with those standards and pressures every day, so we knew this was worth tackling, especially near International Women\u2019s Day.\u201d Nineteen women of various ages joined the project and participated in three discussion sessions and a photo- shoot with photographer Kim Gaudreau.\u201cWe aimed to re-appropriate our bodies and our body image.Our participants discussed various societal pressures and what aspects of body diversity they were hoping to present with this project,\u201d added Larrivée.\u201cEvery participant chose the message she wanted to express.We hoped to truly demonstrate the diverse realities of women.One chose to represent the lack of consent, one chose sexuality, one chose maternity, one chose the stigma surrounding body hair, and so forth.\u201d \u201cThe project immediately resonated with me,\u201d said Gaudreau, the photographer.\u201cI\u2019m a mother of three young girls so I feel like this was a really important opportunity.It was interesting to be directed by the models.They chose what they wanted to emphasize and what their vision for the photograph would be.As a photographer, the final result is amazing not only in its aesthetic but in its message as well.In this case, the process meant more than the photos themselves.\u201d Michelle Lepitre, the Health and Services Special Projects Coordinator at the Townshippers\u2019 Association, was one of the models.\u201cBeing a model was intimidating at first, and sometimes awkward.I\u2019m not used to taking photos, but Kim was great at making us feel comfortable and helped direct us for the photos while respecting our ideas,\u201d she mentioned.\u201cI had two ideas for my photo: one was safe, comfortable, while the other was riskier, scarier, but represented a message I would really like to convey.I finally chose the riskier option, after a week of thinking no less, but I think Kim\u2019s kindness encouraged me to do it.The process was lovely and made me come out of my comfort zone and the result convinced me that this was the direction I needed to go towards,\u201d added Lepitre, who described the entire experience as empowering.The Cookshire resident also noted that the three sessions beforehand helped make the photoshoot easier.\u201cIt was interesting to hear how others lived their experience as women, and how some felt society\u2019s pressure to look and a feel a certain way,\u201d she explained.\u201cIt made me feel understood on many occasions, but also opened my eyes to other people\u2019s experiences and insecurities.It was nice to have a comfortable space where we could talk about those insecurities that come from heavy societal standards.We don\u2019t always have a safe space to have open discussions about it.\u201d Body image is a taboo subject, but the participants knew that this project would have an impact.\u201cGoing through the project helped us realize that it\u2019s more than about us, it\u2019s also about setting an example, making a difference, and opening the conversation,\u201d claimed Lepitre.\u201cThese women are bold, surprising, and inspiring, and the result is simply wonderful.Our models are truly perfect the way they are,\u201d concluded La Passerelle\u2019s Larrivée.\u201cWe\u2019re very proud.\u201d The exhibition is open to all and aims to spark conversation around the issues of body image.All 19 models will be present to explain more about their vision regarding their photo.PHOTO CREDIT: KIM GAUDREAU 19 women participated in \"Perfect the Way They Are,\" a photo project that promotes body diversity.They focused on topics such as body hair, weight, skin coloration, maternity, and more. 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The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday , March 6, 2019 Page 5 Call for proposals to address rural and remote homelessness Record Staff The federal \u2018Reaching Home\u2019 program has residual amounts of funding available for investment in communities through a call for proposals for the Rural and Remote Homelessness (RRH) stream in Quebec.This call for proposals is aimed at enhancing existing projects as well as funding new projects.Information on the activities eligible under this call is available on the canda.ca website.Balances available for all Quebec regions are listed in the applicant's guide available online.Requests that are not initially recommended for funding (partially or totally) could be considered at a later date if funds are made available.Applications for funding and supporting documents must be sent by March 29, 2019 before 11:59 p.m.(EST).Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and any application deemed incomplete may be rejected.Details on how to apply can be found at https://catalogue.servicecanada.gc.ca/ content/EForms/en/Detail.html?Form=E MP5523 Applications can be sent by email to qc-prog@servicecanada.gc.ca or by mail to: Service Canada CFP\u2013 Reaching home Transition-RRH Stream 1001 de Maisonneuve Blvd East, 4th Floor Montreal, Quebec H2L 5A1 For any additional information regarding this call, please contact us by email at qc-prog@servicecanada.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-233-3194.Destination Sherbrooke recommends stopping surf wave project in Magog River Gorge Record Staff Following a recent presentation on the progress of the surf wave project in the Magog River Gorge, the members of the Destination Sherbrooke board of directors recommended that the project be stopped.This decision was based on an analysis of the various feasibility criteria.After analyzing the tourism relevance of the initiative and estimating close to $1.4 million in annual spin-offs and more than 10,000 surfers per year, Destination Sherbrooke integrated the surfing plan into the organization\u2019s master plan.Subsequently, the project went through a feasibility study.With an estimated implementation cost of $1.5 million for the Magog River Gorge, the Destination Sherbrooke Board of Directors in 2016 recommended an analysis of other potential sites.The Rock-Forest Dam, Dussault Park, Drummond Dam, Lyon Creek, the Black Bridge at Lac des Nations, and the Kruger Dam on the Saint-François River were among the evaluated sites.Finally, many observations were made, including the variable water flow, safety of access, and, above all, the tourism potential.The Magog River Gorge remained the best option for the implementation of such a project.The next step was Environmental validation notices, were requested from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Quebec Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks and the Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change.The habitat of an endangered species, the Channel Darter, and the presence of a walleye spawning ground, led to a recommendation from environmental organizations to avoid encroachment below the high water mark.Destination Sherbrooke also decided to wait for the plans and specifications for the future Grandes-Fourches Bridge, which will be in close proximity to the mouth of the Magog Rive gorge.Considering the lack of pillars in the river for the construction of the new Grandes-Fourches Bridge, the recommendation of avoidance by the ministries, and the environmental concerns, the sums necessary for the continuation of the project, and the negative evaluations of the other sites, Destination Sherbrooke found itself obligated to put an end to the development of the wave surfing project.The remaining amounts in the project\u2019s capital budget will be transferred to the childcare facilities budget.Since 2015, the steps surrounding the studies and analyzes for the surf wave project have been $30,000.Record earnings for Operation Nez-rouge in 2018 Record Staff The 2018 campaign made history for Operation Nez-rouge in Sherbrooke raising an unprecedented amount, benefiting the Vert & Or student-athletes at the University of Sherbrooke, which is the lead organization for the Regional Nez-rouge campaign.UdeS has announced the final results of its financial statement at $67,000 at the end of its most recent edition.The previous record was reached in 2015 with a profit of $62,000, as the 2013 and 2016 campaigns had just crossed the $60,000 mark.Minimizing expenditures and mobilizing the Sherbrooke business community to increase the share partners paid in 2018 enabled the local organization to surpass its financial objectives, handing over 100 per cent of donations from users for the Sherbrooke centre.The 2018 edition also made it possible to cross the historic milestone of a million dollars in donations from Sherbrooke area customers.For 34 years now, the Sherbrooke Operation Nez-rouge has been encouraging Vert & Or athletes with the generosity of the people who use the driving escort service, as well as its partners.This $67,000 will be donated directly to UdeS student-athletes in the form of scholarships to support them in their academic careers and athletic performance.During the recent campaign, 5,398 rides were done in the region between November 30 and December 31, 2018, including 4,062 in Sherbrooke alone, with the help of 2,667 volunteers.Operation Nez-rouge is one of the main funding activities that the Corporation études-sports organizes, in collaboration with the Fondation de l'Université de Sherbrooke, for the Vert & Or scholarship program.(UNIVERSITÉ DE SHERBROOKE) The Sherbrooke Opération Nez-Rouge team broke its fundraising record this year. DEAR EDITOR: Out of curiosity and great interest, I went to the Center Multi Loisirs in Sherbrooke last Saturday to meet the organizations that were presenting innovative projects as part of the first call for projects of the Citizen Investment Fund created by MNA Christine Labrie.The Québec Solidaire Member for Sherbrooke chose to involve the people of her riding in distributing more than 50 per cent of her discretionary budget.It\u2019s the citizens who selected among the 55 projects proposed by the non-profit organizations from different perspectives.I was struck by the enthusiasm of the spokespersons of the organizations, the initiators of the projects as well as the volunteers and the people in charge of the organizations in the gymnasium of the Center Multi Loisirs during the afternoon.I thought it would be great if the constituents of Richmond could have such an event.In fact, I learned that several people from the city of Sherbrooke from the constituencies of Richmond and Saint-François left disappointed not to have been able to vote because they were not registered on the provincial electoral list for the riding of Sherbrooke.In this spirit of improving participatory democracy, I\u2019m inviting the MNA for Richmond, André Bachand to take part in an unprecedented exercise of transparency, to allow the people of our great riding to vote a portion of their discretionary budget to non-profit organizations dedicated to improving services to citizens.This taxpayers\u2019 money must be returned to them as fairly as possible.Organizations are sorely lacking in financial resources while many of them have incredible ideas for improving services to the public.I saw this myself, meeting several of them while touring the riding during the Quebec election last fall.Mister Bachand, you have the opportunity to add your voice to those who are making efforts to reduce the cynicism of population with regard to politics.COLOMBE LANDRY CO-SPOKESPERSON, RICHMOND COUNTY QUÉBEC SOLIDAIRE, ST-DENIS-DE-BROMPTON DEAR EDITOR: \u201cAnd was it because of empathy for workers that Trudeau wanted to save SNC-Lavalin?No.Because Justin needs votes in Quebec to win his next election.\u201d \u2013 Richard Mar- tineau, Journal de Montreal Former Attorney General Jody Wil- son-Raybould testified on February 27 at the House of Commons Justice Committee regarding the SNC- Lavalin affair.She detailed how she and her staff were subjected to a \u201cconsistent and sustained effort\u201d to persuade her to interfere in a judicial decision.There had been at least 10 phone calls, 10 meetings, and several text messages from 11 persons in the Prime Minister\u2019s office and other departments.She was clear, orderly, concise, factual and damning.Even the normally pro-Liberal Toronto Star in an editorial stated, \u201cThis has turned into a battle of credibility between Wilson-Raybould and the Liberals, with the prime minister at the center of it all.On that front, the Liberals will have a tough job ahead of them.The former minister was a highly credible witness; her story will have to be countered with facts, not slogans\u2026\u201d But what about the credibility of the Prime Minister?He called her version of the story \u201cfalse.\u201d Yet a Public Square Research poll found that 73% of respondents found her to be more credible, versus 27% for Trudeau.Consider but two recent examples in which he has uttered false statements: In the House on February 20, he claimed, \u201cWe will always stand up for good jobs across the country.\u201d Ironically, while supposedly protecting 9000 SNC-Lavalin jobs (only 2500 in Quebec), he has ignored the losses in the energy sector.Although GM employees in Oshawa, Ontario faced the loss of 2500 jobs, the oil industry had lost that many per month for 18 straight months.The oil and gas industry is six times larger than the manufacturing industry.Trudeau has expressed no interest in reviving Energy East, while the Trans Mountain pipeline is mired in red tape for years.Bill C-69 is now undergoing review by the Senate.All Atlantic premiers have been demanding amendments.On February 28, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley warned, \u201cOver in the Maritimes, they are importing Saudi oil.Here in Ontario, you are importing American oil, both at world prices, and meanwhile in Alberta, we are cutting production.I told (the Senate) very clearly that this is not how you build a country.\u201d Consider yet a second example, namely health: When questioned about Ontario\u2019s health reform plans, Trudeau stated, \u201cWe have acted in the past when provinces have not aligned themselves with the Canada Health Act, and will ensure that every province follows the requirements of the Canada Health Act.\u201d (Ottawa Citizen, Feb 8).This is also clearly false.He (as well as his predecessors) has selectively enforced only certain parts of this federal law, namely prohibiting user fees and extra-billing.However, as persons in Papineau and especially West Quebec residents have likely discovered, their medical benefits have never been fully portable, although this is clearly required by of Section 11 of the CHA.When these Quebecers seek medical care in Ontario or any other province, few physicians will accept their medicare care.Instead, they must pay out-of-pocket and wait weeks or months for partial reimbursement from the Quebec government.This problem also exists for the first three months after a person permanently moves to another province.Trudeau voted in Ottawa last May and at the time acknowledged that he was now a legal resident of Ontario.Thus he almost certainly has a fully portable Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card \u2013 in contrast to the Papineau constituents that he claims to be concerned about.Regarding the credibility of Trudeau, the examples cited above bring to mind the Common Law principle, \u201cFalsus in uno, falsus in omnibus.\u2013 False in one thing, false in everything.\u201d CHARLES S.SHAVER, MD OTTAWA, ONTARIO EDITORIAL Page 6 Wednesday , March 6, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Trudeau has expressed no interest in reviving Energy East, while the Trans Mountain pipeline is mired in red tape for years.Letters 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 FAX: 819-821-3179 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com WEBSITE: www.sherbrookerecord.com SHARON MCCULLY PUBLISHER (819) 569-9511 MATTHEW MCCULLY ASSOCIATE EDITOR (819) 569-6345 GORDON LAMBIE ASSOCIATE EDITOR (819) 569-6345 STEPHEN BLAKE CORRESP.EDITOR (819) 569-6345 SERGE GAGNON CHIEF PRESSMAN (819) 569-4856 JESSE BRYANT ADVERTISING MANAGER (450) 242-1188 DEPARTMENTS ACCOUNTING (819) 569-9511 ADVERTISING (819) 569-9525 CIRCULATION (819) 569-9528 NEWSROOM (819) 569-6345 KNOWLTON OFFICE 5B VICTORIA STREET, KNOWLTON, QUEBEC, J0E 1V0 TEL: (450) 242-1188 FAX: (450) 243-5155 PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS For print subscription rates, please call 819-569-9528 or email us at billing@sherbrookerecord.com ON-LINE SUBSCRIPTIONS QUEBEC: 1 YEAR 108.72 5.44 10.85 $ 1 2 5 .0 0 1 MONTH 9.78 0.49 0.98 $ 1 1 .2 5 Rates for out of Quebec and for other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record was founded on February 9, 1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by Alta Newspaper Group Limited Partnership.PM#0040007682 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to The Record, 6 Mallory Street, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 2E2 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA RECORD THE The Record welcomes your letters to the editor.Please limit your letters to 300 words.We reserve the right to edit for length, clarity, legality and taste.Please ensure there is a phone number or email where you can be reached, to confirm authorship and current town/city of residence.Names will not be withheld but the address and phone number of the writer are not published, except by request.Preference is given to writers from the Eastern Townships. Local Sports Gilbert helped lead her team to an 8-1 record during the month and into second place in the RSEQ AA league.Wednesday , March 6, 2019 Page 7 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Gilbert and Fisk named Piper athletes of the month Submitted by Robert Fisk The Athletic Committee has chosen Maria Gilbert from the Junior Girls basketball team and Xavier Fisk from the Senior boys hockey team as the Piper athletes of the month for February at Alexander Galt High School.Gilbert helped lead her team to an 8- 1 record during the month and into second place in the RSEQ AA league.They finished second in the Triolet tournament and won the Jeff Dunn QSSSA English Provincial Tournament in which the grade 9 student was named the Bob Kay Tournament MVP by scoring 22 points in the final.As a forward the Lennoxville resident lead her team in points and was a standout defensively.The 14 year old is not very vocal, but a fierce competitor on floor.Known as a soccer star she has allowed her athletic ability to shine in basketball by being part of the sports concentration program for the last two years.Gilbert and her teammates will do their best to upset the number one ranked La Ruche team in the RSEQ play offs at the end of March.Fisk has been the driving defensive force behind the Piper hockey team all season by propelling them into first place in the QIHL and the leagues top goaltender in the process.In his five games during the month he recorded three shut outs, 5-0 record, a goals against average of 0.44 and an incredible save percentage of .984%.The 15 year old has been perfecting his goaltending skills in the hockey concentration program for four years alongside the guidance and supervision of Hockey Perfo consultant Alex Carrier.The Lennoxville resident will continue to do his best as he and his teammates take a run at the QIHL play off championships at the end of the month before he turns to field lacrosse.The Senior boys basketball team won the Visser QSSSA (Quebec Secondary Schools Sports Association) English Provincial for the first time since 1993 by defeating the Massey-Vanier Vikings 97-42, the Heritage Huskies (St.Hubert) 87-46 and the Centennial Chargers (Greenfield Park) 67-58 in the Championship game which was hosted by Massey-Vanier this year.Point Guard, Kaleb Grapes (pictured right)) was named the tournament MVP.The Junior Girls basketball won the JEFF DUNN QSSSA English Provincial basketball Championship this past Friday which was hosted by Alexander Galt.Galt defeated the Massey-Vanier Vikings (Cowansville) 59-19 in the semi finals and the Centennial Chargers (Greenfield Park) 60-46 in the finals to capture the title for the fourth time.Maria Gilbert was named the Bob Kay MVP for the Tournament.The Pipers swim team won the ETIAC swim banner for the first time in the school's history.Coaches Alyssa Bray and Laura Leblanc have done an outstanding job at building our swimming program the last three years.Top swimmers Svea Stemmann (senior), Jade St.Amour (junior) and Abby St.Amour (bantam) they were the top swimmers in their respective categories this season More news from Alexander Galt Regional High School Maria Gilbert Xavier Fisk Page 8 Wednesday, March 6, 2019 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 40¢ per word.Minimum charge $10.00 ($11.50 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions or more: 15% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: 11 a.m., day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $16.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $36.00 ($41.40 taxes included) Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.Can be e-mailed to: clas- sad@sherbrookerecord.com - They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday\u2019s paper, call 819-569-4856 between 1 p.m.and 5 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday\u2019s edition, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to confirm transmission) or e-mail: production@sherbrookerecord.com between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called.Rates: Please call for costs.Death Death Death Death Kathleen (George) Dalton (1946-2019) Passed away peacefully at the CHUS Fleurimont on Saturday, March 2, 2019 in her 73rd year.  Loving wife of Robert (Bob) and dear mother of Heidi (Tony), Tim (Annie), Jason and loving grandmother of Daphnée, Guillaume, Kaitlyn and Taylor.Survived by her brother Gordie (Patty) and sisters-in-law Pat (Jean), Janice (Serge) and Annette (the late Walter) and predeceased by her sister Peggy and brother Robert.She also leaves to mourn many nieces, nephews and friends.  Visitation will take place at the Cass Funeral Home Richmond, 295 Principale Street South, Richmond on Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 2:00 p.m.to 5:00 p.m.A graveside service will take place at a later date.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Lampe Foundation, 1760 Chemin Ayer\u2019s Cliff, St.Catherine-de-Hatley, Quebec J0B 1W0 or online Canada Helps.org!  would be greatly appreciated.  CASS FUNERAL HOMES 295 Principale S., Richmond QC PHONE: 819-826-2502 FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca Kathleen (Tootie) Hill Fisher (1936\u20132019) Passed away peacefully at the CSSS Memphre - magog, on March 2nd, 2019 at the dawn of her 83rd year.Dear wife of the late Robert Fisher and daughter of the late Clarence Hill and the late Elizabeth Thompson, formerly from Rock Island.She leaves to mourn her beloved daughters Elizabeth (Réjean) and Diane (Dwayne); her grandchildren: Simon (Amy), Anika (Max) and Krysten as well as her great-grandchildren: Riley, Gerald and Micah.She was predeceased by her brother Larry (Linda).She will be missed as well by her brother-in-law Guy Fisher (Yolande), her nephew Scott (Laurie) Hill and nieces Cindy (Paul) Garbutt and Cindy Hill.She also leaves many other relatives and dear friends.A funeral service will be held at a later date.Due to her love for animals, donations in her memory can be made to the Lennoxville Pet Connection, 1730, rue Wellington S, Sherbrooke, QC, J1M 1K9.CASS FUNERAL HOMES Stanstead & Ayer\u2019s Cliff 545 Dufferin St., Stanstead QC PHONE: 819-876-5213 FAX: 819-849-3068 info@salonfunerairecoaticook.com www.casshomes.ca Alfred John MILLEN (1931-2019) With his family by his side, A.John Millen died peacefully in Asbestos on February 25, 2019, at the age of 87.He leaves to mourn his ever- loving wife of 53 years, Maria Sofranko; his children Katrina (Salvatore), Jennifer (Mario), Andrew, Tracey (Roland); his grandchildren Emily, Oliver, Chloe, Leo; his sister Helen, and many other family and friends.Cremation has taken place.Visitation on Saturday, March 9 from 10:30 a.m.to 12 p.m.at St.Augustine\u2019s Anglican Church, 73 rue du Carmel, Danville, followed by funeral service at 12 p.m.In lieu of flowers, donations to the CSSS Des Sources (Asbestos), CHUS Fleurimont or Hotel-Dieu hospital (Sherbrooke), or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.CASS FUNERAL HOMES 295 Principale S., Richmond QC PHONE: 819-826-2502 FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca Leonard SWALLOW (1924-2019) Passed away at home (Le Renaissance Manoir St-Francis) on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in his 95th year.  Husband of Geraldine Knutson for 72 years.Father of Judy (Chris Bean), Joni (Gary Prucha), Leonard/Bud (Diane Salois), Jill (Walter Wantola).Uncle to Cheryl Swallow-Hooper.Grandfather to Micheal, Jeffery, Jennifer, Leonard/Preston, Genevieve, Kristina, Walter/Gregory.Great-grandfather to Sierra, Grace, Hannah, Briana, Joshua, Ryan, Londynn, Leonard/Hudson, Dawson, Lachlan & Ava.  Visitation will be held at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College Street, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville) Quebec on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.and on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 1 p.m.to 2 p.m.with a service and celebration of his life to follow at 2 p.m.  In lieu of flowers donations to Lennoxville Community Aide, Meals On Wheels North Hatley, or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.CASS FUNERAL HOMES 3006 College St., Sherbrooke QC PHONE: 819-564-1750 FAX: 819-564-4423 www.casshomes.ca WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019 Today is the 65th day of 2019 and the 76th day of winter.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1836, the Alamo mission and fortress compound in Texas fell to Mexican forces after a 13-day siege.In 1857, the U.S.Supreme Court ruled that slaves were property in Dred Scott v.Sandford.In 1951, the espionage trial of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg began in New York Southern District federal court.In 1981, Walter Cronkite signed off for the last time as \u201cCBS Evening News\u201d anchor, a post he had held for 19 years.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Michelangelo (1475-1564), painter/sculptor/architect; Cyrano de Bergerac (1619-1655), soldier/writer; Lou Costello (1906-1959), actor/comedian; Will Eisner (1917-2005), cartoonist; Alan Greenspan (1926- ), economist; Gabriel Garcia Marquez (1927-2014), author; Rob Reiner (1947- ), actor/director; D.L.Hughley (1963- ), actor/ - comedian; Connie Britton (1967- ), actress; Shaquille O\u2019Neal (1972- ), basketball player.TODAY\u2019S FACT: Michelangelo\u2019s talent as a sculptor first drew attention after a failed attempt at art fraud.The cardinal who purchased his fake antique cupid statue was so impressed with Michelangelo\u2019s work that he invited the artist to Rome for a meeting.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1964, world heavyweight boxing champion Cassius Clay announced that his spiritual mentor, Elijah Muhammad, had given him the new name Muhammad Ali.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cTell him yes.Even if you are dying of fear, even if you are sorry later, because whatever you do, you will be sorry all the rest of your life if you say no.\u201d \u2014 Gabriel Garcia Marquez, \u201cLove in the Time of Cholera\u201d TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: $0.30 \u2014 price for 1 pound of Oreo cookies in a novelty can when the cookie was introduced by the National Biscuit Co.(today known as Nabisco) on this day in 1912.TODAY\u2019S MOON: New moon (March 6).Datebook WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019 Dear Annie: I saw the advice about tipping a hairdresser and the shampoo person.Thank you! What if your hairdresser also owns the salon?Does one tip the owner/stylist the same amount, 20 percent?\u2014 Salon- goer in North Carolina Dear Salon-goer: After the column about what to tip hairdressers, several people posed this question, and it\u2019s a good one.Previously, the wisdom held that you shouldn\u2019t tip salon owners, because salon owners would often charge premium amounts for their services.However, that\u2019s been changing.More and more, salon owners are charging the same rates as other stylists at their salons.With that change, it\u2019s become more standard to tip salon owners.When in doubt, tip if the person did a good job.Not only is it a kind thing to do; salons will remember that you\u2019re a generous customer and may be likelier to make accommodations for you when possible.Dear Annie: I am writing this letter in behalf of the 10,874 people killed by drunken drivers last year.Your answer to \u201cTrying to Do the Right Thing\u201d reflects a common attitude toward alcoholism that confuses moral obligation and Alcoholics Anonymous theory.Most people now accept that alcoholism is a disease, but that fact does not keep alcoholics from killing others when they drive.Though it is true that a spouse cannot usually threaten an alcoholic into certain behaviors, it is not true that a spouse has no responsibility.If a woman found out that her husband had a gun in his car and he was going to use it, would you advise her to turn her back and go to a meeting?No, because you would acknowledge that one has an obligation to the rest of society to interfere in behavior that endangers people\u2019s lives.If you know that your spouse, son, daughter, grandparent, etc., is driving while drunk, you have a moral obligation to call the police.Yes, your family life will be disrupted.But if your family member were to kill someone, your life would also be disrupted.You would share in the guilt because you chose to believe you were powerless.Every time a drunk person walks out to the parking lot and drives away, all the people around the person chose to sacrifice someone else\u2019s family for their own comfort or because of a false sense that they couldn\u2019t have done anything.Each person has a responsibility to help protect innocent lives! Just because you have no control over the drinking does not mean you are helpless.Most alcoholics do not want to kill someone but have impaired judgment.The sober family members, friends and co-workers have a responsibility to protect society.Please use your platform to explain how to logically separate the two issues, power over the drinking and power over drinking and driving.This confusion costs all of us! Thank you.\u2014 Elizabeth Dear Elizabeth: Thank you so much for this important letter.In my response to \u201cTrying to Do the Right Thing,\u201d I focused on the impact of her husband\u2019s drinking on her marriage, not on the fact that her husband is drinking and driving and endangering lives.Though I don\u2019t think we should seek to lay blame at the feet of family members and friends (that belongs squarely with the person who chooses to drink and drive), being powerless to control another\u2019s drinking does not mean being powerless to pick up the phone and call 911 if you know that a person is getting behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated.\u201cAsk Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie\u201d is out now! Annie Lane\u2019s debut book \u2014 featuring favorite columns on love, friendship, family and etiquette \u2014 is available as a paperback and e-book.Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more information.Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com.The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday , March 6, 2019 Page 9 More on tipping and on drinking and driving Dear Annie Send your social notes to: classad@sherbrookerecord.com February began with 50+ being cancelled on the 4th because the Church was being used for another purpose.Monday the 11th found twenty-six people gathered for a Valentine potluck lunch, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.This was followed with door prizes going to John Sharman, Eileen Perkins, Lori Grainger, Raymond Mastine, Elizabeth Mastine and Vera Hughes.After the clean-up, twenty-three and a dummy stayed to play Military Whist.Playing guests were Joyce & Larry Cinnamon and Claude Letourneau.The winning table, with 28 flags, was Norma & Sylvia Morin, Nicole Clark and Clifford Lancaster.Low score was earned by Fran Dewar, Vera Hughes, Lori Grainger and Freda Coote.On February 18, eighteen people came out to play \u201c500.\u201d At the conclusion of the afternoon, with a score of 5240 points Bev Jones was the winner with Sylvia Morin, with 4080 points, the runner-up.Ron Jones became the holder of low score for the day.A lovely lunch followed.Once again on the 25th, the weather defeated the members coming out for the afternoon \u2013 high winds, zero visibility \u2013 a great day to remain indoors! And that\u2019s how the month of February went.Everyone is looking forward to a new month with better weather.Submitted by Shirley Beasley and Jean Storry Richmond 50+ enjoys February Our meeting on February 19 was held at the Elie Carrier Center.Six guests attended with our members.A lot of people wore red, the colour of the day.Penny Fowler welcomed everyone and Ruth Charleau said the grace before the meal.Penny read a thank you note from the Treasurer of the Dixville and Crooker Brook Cemetery Association for the donation we made in Barbara Bellows\u2019 name.Out of four members with birthdays this month, we had Betty Haskell and Annie Visser present.The winners of the \u2018guess the number of candies in the jar\u2019 were Tom Mayne, Penny Fowler and Patricia Bryant.Participation prizes went to Carole Mayne and Penny Fowler.Door prizes were won by Suzanne Martel, Ruth Charleau, Shirley Desruisseaux, Patricia Howe, Maryann Beaudin, Annie Visser, Delma Fowler and Donna Phaneuf.Our secretary, Mary Lessard, compiled the financial statement as of January 1, 2019 and it was read to the members by Penny.Lydia May talked to us about her volunteer work at the Ressourcerie.Penny mentioned that they are always looking for volunteers, it could be for sorting the merchandise and doing little repairs.She read an article published in a newspaper about \u2018eating \u201ccheat\u201d food in moderation.Our next meeting at the Elie Carrier Center will be on the FOURTH Tuesday (26th of March).It will be our annual sugar bush meal for $13.Dessert will be homemade maple sugar doughnuts from the Ferme Groleau on chemin Cochrane.As usual someone will be phoning you to reserve your place, and if you have to cancel please phone that person back.St.Patrick\u2019s Day is in March, please wear GREEN.Penny Fowler, President Suzanne Martin, Secretary Coaticook Area Senior Citizen\u2019s Club Should emotions put you in a bad state Such to misbehave from your normal fate \u2013 Wherein events seem huge, and overwhelm And you never seem to control life\u2019s help.Try God\u2019s help for a change in your thinking He knows how to help to keep you from sinking No, you need not go destructive in drug abuse Let Him join you to put your mind to good use.Look ahead into the future of His horizon \u2013 See the glow, feel the warmth of a new sun rising Gradually things will ease as the clouds clear Trusting Him, will come strength, knowing He is near.In Him abides a friend who will truly care Look around, breath in the nature that surrounds you Addictions in Him are the purest a human can share Go to mountains, oceans for peace in what abounds you! By G.L.Brown Go to mountains, oceans\u2026 ALLEY OOP ARLO & JANIS THE BORN LOSER FRANK AND ERNEST GRIZWELLS THATABABY REALITY CHECK HERMAN Go grocery sho pping with diet itians.When you choos e products with t he Health Check symbol, it's like shopping with th e Heart and Strok e Foundation\u2019s die titians, who evalu ate every particip ating product ba sed on Canada's Food Guide.www.healthche ck.org Page 10 Wednesday , March 6, 2019 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record CALL SHERBROOKE: (819) 569-9525 BETWEEN 8:30 A.M.AND 4:30 P.M.E-MAIL: classad@sherbrookerecord.com OR KNOWLTON: (450) 242-1188 BETWEEN 9:00 A.M.AND NOON C L A S S I F I E D DEADLINE: 12:30 P.M.ONE DAY PRIOR TO PUBLICATION OR MAIL YOUR PREPAID CLASSIFIED ADS TO THE RECORD, 6 MALLORY, SHERBROOKE, QUEBEC J1M 2E2 Wednesday, March 6, 2019 PAG E 11 classad@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Articles for Sale 290 Make your classified stand out, add a photo for $10.per day.Deadline: 2 days before publication.Drop by our office in Sherbrooke or Knowlton.819-569- 9525.classad@ sherbrookerecord.com 275 Antiques WE BUY from the past for the future, one item or a household, attic or basement, shed or garage.We like it all, give us a call.819- 837-2680.Roses are red, violets are blue, we had a splendid time in February, how about you?To kick off the month, we discussed the newly released Canadian Food Guide, researching past guides, exploring history and comparing the changes over the years.We even had a chance to try out some new foods that make up what\u2019s now considered, a healthy and balanced plate.We got a little bit crafty together, making Chinese New Year and Valentine\u2019s themed door decorations.We celebrated Valentine\u2019s at Grace Village and residents received handmade cards from Bishop\u2019s College School and candy grams.This brought many smiles to our residents and we greatly appreciate Bishop\u2019s College School enthusiastically participating by making over 120 handmade cards.In celebration of love, we held our Sweetheart Dinner and Grace Village couples and their surrounding neighbours sat down to a special meal with one another complete with wine, flowers, candles and a romantic music playlist developed from personal resident requests.Together, we all enjoyed delicious cheesecake this month as we celebrated our February Birthdays, dancing and singing along to upbeat country western music.Our first Resources for Seniors Seminar was a success as the Service de Police de la Ville de Sherbrooke informed us of relevant guidelines and practices for seniors to avoid fraud and identity theft.To finish of the month, we were able to engage in an Armchair Travel experience to Rwanda complete with photos and personal testimony from our Director of Care, Sandy Klinck and volunteer Philippa Allatt.We also tasted authentic Rwandan tea and coffee.We are all looking forward to springing into March as hope for warmer, sunshine filled days ahead.Village Newsletter An Irish Prayer May God give you\u2026 For every storm, a rainbow, For every tear, a smile, For every care, a promise, And a blessing in each trial, For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share, For every sigh, a sweet song, And an answer for each prayer! For information, or to learn how to volunteer at Grace Village, contact the Recreation & Leisure Department 819-569-0546 ext.5007 & 5008, dmontgomery@masscom.ca, kpyle@massom.ca After a long February, March always puts a little spring in our step! We will be participating in Shrove Tuesday by indulging in a mini pancake bar and playing silly games with pancakes.March is the month we all turn a little bit Irish, dawning green and participating in St Patrick\u2019s Day themed activities.We will be making a St.Patty\u2019s craft, having Leprechaun Races, singing our favourite Irish Tunes and playing lucky pot of gold Bingo! Mid month we will be hosting Diner Day where our traditional Grace Village dining areas will be turned into 50s diners.We will also celebrate the pride and joy of Canada, maple syrup, with our Maple Sugar Celebration.We will have sugar on snow, donuts, pickles, tea and coffee all while enjoying live music with singing and dancing.New this month, we are going to have our very first Penny Auction.Each resident will have a pre-determined number of pennies, and residents can spend them on desired auction items.Don\u2019t miss our second seminar as part of our Resources for Seniors Series on Financial and Tax Planning for Seniors on March 26 at 6:30 p.m.at Grace Village.Springing into March! Saying Goodbye to February\u2026 Sweetheart Dinner Winter Wonderland Gardens Learning about Rwanda at Armchair Travel Resources for Seniors Seminar: Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention Special Events & Activities Shrove Tuesday \u20135th St.Patrick\u2019s Day Craft \u20135th Mini Pancake Bar \u20135th Cereal Taste Test \u2013 6th LAHMS table in GH \u20137th Irish Sing-Sing \u201312th Leprechaun Races \u201313th Diner Day! \u201315th Saint Patrick\u2019s Day \u201317th Penny Auction \u201319th High Tea \u201319th First Day of Spring! \u201320th Birthday Bash w/ Herb & Ann \u201320th National Water Drinking Day \u2013 22nd Spring Craft \u2013 26th Resources for Seniors Seminar \u201326th Senior\u2019s Luncheon \u201328th Maple Sugar Celebration \u201329th Check out the calendar and daily activity boards for all the additional weekly and bi-weekly activities! Page 12 Wednesday , March 6, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Your Birthday WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019 Channel your energy wisely.Stand up and be counted.Get involved in projects that will make a difference to you, your loved ones and your community.Your experience helping others will encourage you to put an end to bad habits and walk away from bad influences.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 Let your intuition guide you.An emotional matter will help clarify exactly what you should do to prevent anyone from taking advantage of you.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 Learn all you can.Knowledge is power, and it will help you deter someone trying to coax you into something that isn\u2019t right for you.Don\u2019t second-guess your plans.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Put your best foot forward and help those in need.What you learn will be enlightening and will encourage you to get involved in your community.Positive change is doable.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 Spend more time deciding what\u2019s best for you.Walk away from anyone offering the impossible or trying to pressure you into something you don\u2019t need.Protect yourself against theft.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 Partnerships, contracts and moneymaking opportunities look promising.Make changes that are conducive to getting ahead and establishing a better future.Ask and you shall receive.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 Be careful what you wish for.An offer will be riddled with complications.Set up your affairs to minimize outside control; you\u2019ll need to be the one calling the shots.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 Focus on what\u2019s important and finish what you start.How you treat others will affect what people say about you.If you do good things, your reputation will precede you.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 Listen and observe to gain experience and information that will help you make better choices.Don\u2019t start something you cannot finish.Personal integrity and growth are favored.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 Take care of situations that involve others.Discussing possibilities and offering choices to the people you care about will foster an agreement that will encourage better relationships.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 Make changes for the right reason.Don\u2019t take anyone\u2019s word.Find out the facts and walk away from emotionally manipulative individuals.Someone\u2019s motives should be questioned.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Get ready, get fit and take action.You can achieve a lot if you size up your situation and put plans in motion that promote progress and life improvements.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 Don\u2019t let a last-minute change someone makes disrupt your day.Go about your business and do your own thing.Keep your life simple and doable to avoid frustration and interference.WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019 Bottom of touchers when maybe winning By Phillip Alder John Buchan, a Scottish author, said, \u201cEvery man at the bottom of his heart believes that he is a born detective.\u201d Bridge players need to be detectives, working out where the key cards lie from the clues available.But sometimes a detective requires his assistant to furnish the correct clue.In this deal, what happens after West leads the heart two against four spades?West was right to make a takeout double, not overcall two diamonds, because his hand was playable in the three unbid suits.Yes, if East had advanced in clubs, West\u2019s support might have proved inadequate; but a two-diamond intervention might have caused them to miss a better fit in hearts or clubs.West\u2019s lead was not without risk, but I had peeked at the whole deal and seen that it was the necessary start for the efense.Many years ago, I was asked a question: \u201cWhat is the one thing you teach your students that they never seem to get straight, and you cannot understand why?\u201d This was my answer: \u201cThey don\u2019t play the bottom of equivalent cards when playing third hand high.\u201d Here, East is playing third hand high; he might even win the trick.Therefore, he must play the bottom of his touching honors, the jack.South wins with his ace and leads a trump.From trick one, West knows that East has the heart queen.So, West should continue with a low heart, not the king, to put his partner on play.Then East should shift to the diamond 10, giving the defenders four tricks: one spade, one heart and two diamonds."]