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[" Thirty years and clogging MATTHEW MCCULLY 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 Thursday , May 23, 2019 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 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 www.themusicfest.org Info: 819-823-2009 Rain or shine! 25th annual Admission: $15/day pp, $20 weekend pass pp, children 12 & under free.$10/night for camping (tent or trailer).Fun for the whole family! Lots of children\u2019s activities, silent auction, canteen, game room, etc.Live music all weekend long: Bluegrass, Folk, Country, Country Rock and Old Time Rock & Roll! Ayer\u2019s Cliff Fair Grounds June 1 & 2, 2019 MCI begins lake patrol Page 5 New \u2018neurtal zone\u2019 for safe exchanges Page 3 By Matthew McCully \u201cClogging?That sounds like a plumbing issue,\u201d joked Jim Naylor, one of the founding members of the local dance troop The Rainbow Country Cloggers, celebrating 30 years on the dance floor this year.The group, which teaches dancers ranging in age from 5 to 65 (give or take) weekly in Bury and Lennoxville will hold its end-of-year show this Friday at 7:30 p.m.at the auditorium at Alexander Galt Regional High School.The money raised at the show, which has a pay-what-you-like admission price, will be donated to the Ayer\u2019s Cliff Music Fest for the Children\u2019s Wish Foundation.Local groups open hiring season for summer jobs By Gordon Lambie Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food and Member of Parliament for Comp- ton-Stanstead was at the Club Nautique du Petit Lac Magog on Wednesday morning to announce $779,677 in support for 129 organizations and businesses in her riding that will be taking advantage of the Canada Summer Jobs Program this year.According to Bibeau, the funding will go toward providing jobs for 253 youths in areas ranging from tourism to agriculture.\u201cIn addition to getting our youth to partake in our dynamic economy, these jobs allow them to polish their skills and to acquire a substantial work experience for their career,\u201d Bibeau said, calling a good summer job \u201cthe foundation of everything that comes next.\u201d A large collection of the groups benefitting from the program sent representatives to Wednesday\u2019s announcement CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 Rainbow Country Cloggers Melanie Comeau, Lisa Comeau, Vanessa Leonard and Kassandra Naylor at rehearsal, getting ready for the dance group\u2019s annual end-of-year show this Friday at Galt.CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 4 Fresh off the most hardline abortion legislation in generations, several US states are now planning to regulate not just what women can do with their bodies but what they can wear on them.Specifically, their feet.Alabama is the first to introduce the Calcaneus Anti-Elevation Bill, more commonly known as the High Heel Ban, which would forbid publicly wearing shoes with heels higher than half and inch.\u201cDespite what is claimed by the liberal media and the fake news and my mother-in-law Trixie, this is not a law targeting women,\u201d said Alabama Rep.Wilbur Bitkins (R), who introduced the bill.\u201cIt is a law protecting the podiatary and spinal health of all citizens, to prevent strain on posture and feet that can be caused by prolonged wearing of high heels, including men, because we are a progressive state and we recognize and respect that some men are fairies.\u201d Wearing high heels, said Bitkins, can cause irreparable harm to \u201ca person\u2019s ability to perform her \u2013 or his! - house- wifing and childbearing duties.And ain\u2019t nobody wants that.\u201d The legislation was preventive, not restrictive, he claimed.\u201cIt\u2019s no different from the state making sure people wear their seatbelts, unless they\u2019re going to church, in which case God protects them,\u201d said Bitkins.\u201cBut God draws the line at feet.He\u2019s got no time for that, all them little bones and phalanges.So that\u2019s where we come in.We\u2019re God\u2019s little foot soldiers.\u201d And then he laughed and laughed until he saw that no one else was.Critics point out that the legislation seems to take a moralistic stance against any kind of shoe that is not, essentially, a simple flat.In fact, one clause in the proposed bill describes pumps as \u201cdirty, dirty, dirty\u201d and three-inch wedges as \u201cthe Devil\u2019s doorstop.\u201d This impression is backed by vocal endorsement of the bill from, among others, Flatfoots for Jesus, a far-right Christian lobby group known for their outspoken conservative views and abysmal fashion sense.\u201cHigh heels lead to promiscuity, STDs and Shawn Mendes concerts,\u201d said Ellen Drabney, Flatfoots VP in Charge of Outrage.\u201cWhen a woman stands on high heels, it serves to thrust out her so-called \u2018booty vicinity,\u2019 sending a signal to men that she is wanton and ready to be impregnated.Also, lipstick and lower-back tattoos.All tattoos.And yoga pants.And eye contact!\u201d Drabney said her organization and others like it will continue to champion legislation that protects the sanctity of human feet.Georgia is planning a similar legislation and is not even hiding its fundamentalist Christian underpinnings.\u201cSandals,\u201d said Georgia State Rep.Byron Warmschmutt.\u201cThe Bible mentions sandals.No high heels.Just sandals.So if the Bible doesn\u2019t mention high heels, women shouldn\u2019t be wearing them.I think there\u2019s mention of thongs too, but that could be referring to underwear, which is okay because it\u2019s not out in public for everyone to see but underneath the clothes of my mistress.\u201d Warmschmutt went on to reference a specific Bible passage.\u201cI think it\u2019s Psalm 635.3 that says, \u2018Moab is my hot tub; over easy will I cast out my sandal: Philadelphia, triumph thou mainly because of the meat.\u2019 You can\u2019t get much clearer than that.\u201d Fellow Republican Floyd \u201cGherkin\u201d McFadden had a more practical reason for being in favor of the legislation: \u201cI don\u2019t like it when ladies is taller than me.\u201d Kentucky is going one step further than a high heel ban, proposing that women\u2019s feet be covered at all times with so-called \u201cburqa boots.\u201d \u201cToes.Too many toes.Too many tempting toes,\u201d said Kentucky Governor Beel Flagnum (R), who is not seeking reelection and has turned full-on weird.Women\u2019s groups have come out strongly against any laws that would restrict their right to shoes.They blame the rash of shoe legislation on lawmakers becoming emboldened in the current political climate, starting with the president and his infamous comment, \u201cGrab them by the espadrilles.\u201d To protest the ban, several women\u2019s groups are organizing marches in their high heels, which everyone agrees is a terrible, terrible idea.\u201cThis legislation is clearly an attack on women\u2019s feet,\u201d said Rachel Viers, president of Alabama\u2019s Right to Height organization.\u201cIt\u2019s like buying a new pair of stilettos and breaking off the heel: a waste of money and pointless.\u201d Opponents hope that these protests along with the embarrassing media coverage will cause lawmakers to flip-flop.In solidarity, Elton John has cancelled all concerts in the affected states.Ben by Daniel Shelton Weather TODAY: MIX OF SUN, CLOUD AND SHOWERS HIGH OF 18 LOW OF 9 FRIDAY: RAIN HIGH OF 17 LOW OF 4 SATURDAY: 60 % CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH OF 21 LOW OF 11 SUNDAY: PERIODS OF RAIN HIGH OF 22 LOW OF 9 MONDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH OF 20 LOW OF 7 Page 2 Thursday , May 23, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record 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 $125.00 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.New law restricts a woman\u2019s right to shoes Ross Murray Mattresses now accepted at Sherbrooke eco centres Record Staff The City of Sherbrooke will now allow its citizens to bring old mattresses in the city\u2019s eco centres as of June 17, 2019.This decision was made following a pilot project that demonstrated the feasibility of accepting mattresses for processing.However, couches are still not accepted because the pilot project concerning them was inconclusive because of the various possible materials, such as wood, metal, fabric, leather, etc., that make processing more difficult.The City will pursue its efforts in finding another solution for couches.\u201cAny measure taken to avoid objects being disposed in landfills will contribute to the reduction of the population\u2019s ecological footprint, and makes for an interesting solution,\u201d commented Sherbrooke Mayor Steve Lussier.The Rose-Cohen and Michel-Ledoux eco centres are open from Monday to Saturday, from 7:30 a.m.to 4:45 p.m.They are located at 365, Pépin Street, and 1000, Léon-Trépanier Street. including The Townshippers\u2019 Association, Phelps Helps, Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre, The Lennoxville Youth Centre, Bishop\u2019s University and Stanstead College, among many others.Jean-François Beaulieu of the Club Nautique du Petit Lac Magog underlined the value of the Canada Summer Jobs Program to organizations like his.\u201cThe operation of the Club Nautique is supported by a battalion of volunteers,\u201d Beaulieu said, \u201cbut summer after summer, on top of the work of those volunteers, we need a team of workers to help ignite passion in our young sailors.\u201d The club representative called the summer jobs program an \u201cessential\u201d part of the club\u2019s success each year and underlined the fact that the youth who get involved through the jobs often stay involved in different ways over the years that follow.Vincent Monneret, who came to the launch to represent the YouHou! summer camp in Ayer\u2019s Cliff, underlined that point by talking about the impact that support from the Canada Summer Jobs Program has had on his life.\u201cWhen I was 15 years old I started working at a summer camp,\u201d he said.\u201cIt was my first chance in a job, and nine years later I am still working in day camps, now in a coordination role.\u201d As the camp coordinator, Monneret reflected that it is now his turn to give those first chances to others and he said that he is happy to see the program continue to offer that chance.Bibeau pointed out that in addition to continuing the summer jobs program, the government has streamlined a number of aspects of it this year and has also broadened the category of people it applies to.Where in the past the program was specifically for student summer jobs, it is now possible for all youth 15 to 30 years of age to apply.To consult the list of jobs available in the region this summer go to https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth GORDON LAMBIE By Gordon Lambie The City of Sherbrooke and the Sherbrooke Police inaugurated a new \u201cneutral zone\u201d for safe exchanges between citizens on Wednesday afternoon in front of the city\u2019s police headquarters on Maurice-Houle Street.\u201cThis space is safe because of its location,\u201d said Sherbrooke Mayor Steve Lussier, explaining that the two adjacent parking spots are monitored by a high definition camera 24 hour a day, offering citizens who are concerned for their safety in an exchange of goods, peace of mind.Lussier said that he was inspired to bring the idea to Sherbrooke after seeing a similar concept implemented in Bromont last summer.\u201cI considered the idea very good and asked our services to analyze it.\" Sandy Robitaille, Inspector for criminal investigations with the Bromont Police, said that her community, in turn, was inspired by an initiative run by the Abbotsford police in British Colombia.\u201cThe only difference is that they film 24 hours a day and have someone watching the videos live,\u201d Robitaille said.\u201cWe film, but there is no one designated person watching.\u201d \u201cIf I have a transaction with someone and it goes poorly, my reflex is to call the police,\u201d said Bromont Mayor Louis Villeneuve.\u201cIn this case (the police) can refer to the video.\u201d Robitaille explained that a direct line to the on-duty Police is set up 30 feet from the Bromont zone, offering those who feel slighted an easy way to flag their concerns and get someone to check the tape.The service, she said, has proven especially popular outside of regular hours, for exchanges in the evening or on weekends.Danielle Berthold, Sherbrooke\u2019s Deputy Mayor and chair of the city\u2019s Public security committee, highlighted the value of having s uch a space in the city in an age where people often buy things from strangers on the internet and don\u2019t always feel comfortable meeting to exchange money or goods in their own homes.She also pointed out that the space is useful for parents in stressful or challenging custody agreements, as it provides a neutral space to meet.\u201cThe neutral encounter zone can help to prevent crime, as these exchanges will take place in a safe environment,\u201d Berthold said.According to Sherbrooke Police Chief Danny McConnell, the camera installed to monitor the space is high definition and can easily read license plates and help identify faces.The neutral zone is free and requires no reservation.GORDON LAMBIE Thursday , May 23, 2019 Page 3 The space is useful for parents in stressful or challenging custody agreements, as it provides a neutral space to meet.LOCAL NEWS The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Sherbrooke Police Chief Danny McConnell with Public Security committee chair Danielle Berthold, Sherbrooke Mayor Steve Lussier, Bromont Mayor Louis Villeneuve, Bromont Police Inspector Sandy Robitaille, and Sherbrooke Police Captain Guylaine Perron standing in the new \"neutral zone\" for safe exchanges at the Sherbrooke Police headquarters.Sherbrooke inaugurates new \u201cneutral zone\u201d Summer job season CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 A large collection of the groups benefitting from the Canada Summer Jobs Program sent representatives to Wednesday\u2019s announcement including The Townshippers\u2019 Association, Phelps Helps, Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre, The Lennoxville Youth Centre, Bishop\u2019s University and Stanstead College, among many others.Sherbrooke to become a Monarch-friendly city Record Staff On the eve of World Biodiversity Day, the City of Sherbrooke is joining several other Canadian cities and municipalities by becoming a Monarch-friendly city.This initiative, led by the David Suzuki Foundation, and Space for Life, aims to set up protective measures and monarch habitat improvement measures, as well as ensure the butterfly\u2019s protection and rehabilitation.Designated as an endangered species in Canada since 2016, the monarch population has decreased by 90 per cent in North America in the last 20 years.It is one of the rare butterfly species to migrate from Southern Canada to Mexico.Its decline can be explained by the fast deterioration of the insect\u2019s natural ecosystems.As a Monarch-friendly city, Sherbrooke has committed to fulfilling ten steps over the next few years.Municipal regulations already forbid the use of pesticides that affect pollinating insects, while milkweed, the sole food source of monarch larvae, has been taken off the City\u2019s controlled weeds list.Sherbrooke has also proceeded to the revitalization of vacant land on the city\u2019s former sanitary landfill site to create a natural habitat for monarchs.Several steps will need to be taken in the future by Sherbrooke to keep its Monarch-friendly status.Such steps will include the launch of a communications campaign to encourage the Sherbrooke population to plant milkweed on their land and in their neighbourhood, the organization of a sale or free distribution of milkweed and other indigenous plants, and the creation of a display garden favourable for monarchs on the Town Hall\u2019s lawn or another symbolic location.\u201cThe City of Sherbrooke is always glad to take action in raising awareness and preserving our ecosystems,\u201d expressed Steve Lussier, Sherbrooke mayor, in a recent press release. Page 4 Thursday , May 23, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Aluminized steel & stainless steel mufflers 950 Wellington St.S.Sherbrooke Fernand Cabana, owner 569-9494 Sylvain Auger, Manager at competitive prices for all Heavy Duty Trucks PHOTO: V.AUBÉ 2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T By Vincent Aubé It was a year ago almost to the day that I traipsed to the far left side of the country to test out a new small utility vehicle, hotly anticipated and one that was about to become an instant leader in its segment.The Hyundai Kona, in the eyes of many a Canadian motorist, simply has everything, from a varied trim lineup to great fuel economy to a highly appealing shape.Fast forward a year, and I was back behind the wheel of the most compelling Kona model aside from the one I can plug into my electrical outlet.The buzz around the new Kona Electric is certainly loud and sustained \u2013 especially now that the federal government\u2019s new iZEV EV incentive program is in place, but one shouldn\u2019t forget about the other two variants powered by 4-cylinder gas engines.The tester I got to play with was the 2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Ultimate, version sitting at the top of the non-EV Kona lineup.Specifications for the 2019 Hyundai Kona The idea was to see if this version is still as convincing a choice in this segment.It\u2019s worth noting, by the by, that the Kona is still the newest addition in this category, unless you count the fully overhauled 2020 Kia Soul, arriving in dealerships this summer (stay tuned for our road test).Not a wrinkle! While it no longer has the element of surprise playing in its favour, personally I find this small SUV as interesting a product as ever.Ultimately consumers will decide if they like it or not, but a quick look at the year-to-date sales figures for Canada shows that many of these consumers are deciding they like it just fine.It\u2019s still the teacher\u2019s pet, evidently\u2026 though we\u2019ll see what happens when the brand-new 2020 Hyundai Venue makes its debut this coming fall! The acid-yellow colour of my tester might not be for everyone, I\u2019ll admit, but rest assured the Kona comes in a range of palatable colours.Other visual elements that have gotten a rave reception after a year on our roads?The grey plastic wheel arches, the three-part rear light cluster and the floating roof at the back, etc.I should mention also the high quality of the exterior construction, because that\u2019s not always a given in this budget-conscious segment.The second choice\u2026 after the electric?I mentioned earlier that this version of the Kona is the second most appealing one in the model lineup, after the Kona Electric.Why is this?Well, factor in the federal government\u2019s new iZEV program, combined with the existing provincial programs in place in Quebec and British Columbia, and all of a sudden the Electric is much more accessible to many potential buyers.In Quebec, for instance, the new $5,000 discount offered by Ottawa comes on top of the $8,000 discount offered by the provincial government, bringing the starting price of the entry-level Kona Electric to $36,000 \u2013 only marginally higher than the $34,000 price tag of the Kona Ultimate 1.6T (both prices include the transport/prep charges).I should add that Hyundai also offers the turbo engine of this variant in the Trend trim, which sells for a shade over $29,000 (with the aforementioned charges).All this is not the only reason I place the 1.6T version of the Kona behind the Electric.There\u2019s also the matter of what\u2019s produced by each powertrain.The Electric\u2019s motor delivers the equivalent of 201 hp, which is 26 more than the gas-fed Kona.And the difference in torque is even more striking, with the Electric being propelled explosively by 291 lb-ft of it, while the 1.6T makes do with 195 lb-ft of torque.On the other hand, the 1.6T Kona does have the considerable advantage of being equipped with all- wheel drive, which the Kona electric does not get - at least not this year! An upgrade in driving pleasure My initial drive in British Columbia last spring was a first date with a nimble, fun-to-drive little SUV with a turbo engine well-suited to the body it propelled.The base pow- ertrain, centered on a 2.0L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder, was a rather clunky and unrefined affair compared to the 1.6L turbo.Can you tell I prefer the latter unit?Not only does it deliver more horses and torque, but it also comes with a 7- speed dual-clutch transmission that sportifies the Kona\u2019s performance very nicely, thank you very much.All in all, this second, longer date with the 1.6T \u2013 in Quebec this time - was somewhat less exhilarating than the first one in B.C.Still, I found the small Korean utility model as likeable this time as I did then.While not as surgical in its handling at the Mazda CX-3, the Kona comes pretty darn close.The stiff chassis, the firm-but-no-overly- so suspension and the fairly tight steering all help it get there.And the AWD is definitely a noteworthy additional asset.That dual-clutch transmission I mentioned is clearly a step up from what\u2019s on offer in the base model, but it\u2019s not quite as sporty in its execution as what you\u2019ll find in most German models, for example.A word about the interior I really like the simplicity of the Kona\u2019s dashboard, the appropriate placement of the climate control vents and the steering wheel, pleasant to grip.I even appreciated the acid yellow elements that manage to add light to the cabin, otherwise fairly dark due to the black and grey panels.Driving position is excellent as well, as is the ergonomically sound shape of the steering wheel.The seating is a little hard, if only to remind you of the vehicle\u2019s humble origins.Another element worth weighing is space, specifically in the second row.If you plan on ferrying people around, it is a little on the tight side in back.That said, you can find a lot worse in the segment.The trunk is not massive either, certainly not in the same league as what you get in the Honda HR-V, for example.The verdict, redux The Kona has sold like hotcakes in Canada in the year between my first and second encounters with it.Am I surprised?Absolutely not.Hyundai has managed to implant itself in a hugely popular segment because it delivers a quality product, and a trim line that appeals to many different customers.What\u2019s more, the higher ground clearance and all- wheel drive increase the Kona\u2019s versatility, a big plus in comparison with many cars.The 2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T is lots of fun to drive in the city and perfectly capable on the highway.Despite its small size, this SUV manages to mask the fact that it\u2019s really a car on high legs.For those not ready to go electri just yet.The cloggers have been dancing at the music fest since it started, and for years have made an effort to donate to the event, Naylor explained.So how did it all get started?Naylor credited Wayne Rostad and the show On the Road Again for shining a light on clogging.Alice Melish, from the Richmond area was seen on the show doing a clogging demonstration.Friends Robert Addis, Eddie Blake and Steve Barter approached Melish.She offered to come and teach a clogging class if there were a decent sized group of people interested.Naylor and his wife Jennifer Sylvester were among the first cohort 30 years ago.By 1991, Naylor and Sylvester had caught the dancing bug and Naylor started teaching.Within a few years, the group had over 200 students clogging four nights a week.Things slowed down when Naylor and Sylvester started a family, but kept the group going on a smaller scale, operating out of Lennoxville and Bury on Tuesday nights.The group members vary depending on the time of year, but hovers at around 55 dancers at the moment.According to Naylor, a pair of clogging shoes goes for around $120.Beginners are welcome to give it a try with regular shoes, but it\u2019s usually the percussive nature of the dance and the shoes tapping on the floor that draws people.While seeing a dozen experienced cloggers dancing in unison may seem intimidating, Naylor said the average person could pick up the basics in around two-and-a-half months.Things get more complex later on, he explained.The Rainbow Country Cloggers do a combination of flat- footing, Irish step dancing, Canadian step dancing and clogging, which Naylor said keeps dancers on their toes.While clogging is most often choreographed on the downbeat, step dancing is the opposite, which requires a bit more no-how for experienced dancers, Naylor said.Anyone who has been to a fair or community event in the Townships in the last 30 years has likely seen the Rainbow Cloggers perform at least once.According to Naylor, those performances are a form of recruitment, to attract the following year\u2019s students.\u201cIt\u2019s a visual thing,\u201d he said, \u201cEither you like it or you don\u2019t like it.\u201d Based on recent competition results, the local dance group has some serious clogging chops.Naylor and Sylvester\u2019s daughter Kassandra, who slipped on her first pair of clogging shoes at around two-and-a-half, now teaches and choreographs for the Rainbow Country Cloggers and recently brought a group of dancers to a competition in Nashua, New Hampshire.Kassandra competed in the a cappella category, where she was judged based on her rhythm and quality of sound as she danced.She won first place in the category, as well as grand champion honours for most combined points at the competition.The six girls she accompanied also fared well at the competition, finishing first and second in the traditional clogging category, first place in a duo performance, and second place in a solo performance.Friday\u2019s clogging show at Galt will include performances from the various groups within the Rainbow Country Clog- gers, as well as some demonstrations from smaller ensembles.Kassandra will also do an a cappella demonstration.The cloggers will be joined by local musician Courtney Drew, who will accompany the dancers for a number of songs on fiddle and accordion.Naylor said the cloggers have been participating at the Ayer\u2019s Cliff Music Fest since it started.It is a longstanding tradition for the Rainbow Country Cloggers to perform on Sunday, just before the presentation of the wish.Admission to the Rainbow Cloggers\u2019 show on Friday is by donation, with all money raised will be delivered to the Ayer\u2019s Cliff Music Fest the following week.Rainbow Country Cloggers CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 Record Staff Memphremagog Conservation Inc (MCI)\u2019s lake patrol will begin a new season on Lake Memphreamgog and will be patrolling from May to September and will give priority to monitoring and controlling zebra mussel colonies.MCI\u2019s patrol works with many partners to monitor the lake\u2019s water quality and its tributaries, shoreline activities, and cyanobacteria blooms.This year\u2019s scientific studies will focus on zebra mussels, in collaboration with the City of Magog, the Memphremago MRC, and the Provincial Forestry, Wildlife, and Parks Ministry (MFFP).This exotic invasive species was discovered in established colonies by patrollers in 2018.Boaters and shoreline residents must be vigilant this summer to limit the spread of exotic aquatic species such as zebra mussels, which are undetectable to the naked eye at the larval stage.It is crucial to wash, empty, and dry one\u2019s boat or other aquatic equipment like fishing and diving gear, when moving from one lake to another, to limit the spread of new exotic species in Lake Memphremagog and other bodies of water in the area.Boats can be washed at various free washing stations around the lake, or at home according to the instructions detailed on the MFFP\u2019s website.Patrol supervisor Vicki Marcoux will be graduating this year with a bachelor\u2019s degree in environment from Laval University.Patrollers this summer are Virginie Le Pape, who will be graduating this year with a bachelor\u2019s degree in biology from the University of Sherbrooke, and Eric Phendler, who is currently studying ecology at Bishop\u2019s University.Lake Memphremagog is a crucial resource in the region, as it offers drinking water to over 175,000 people.MCI is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers that has been working on the conservation and environmental health of the lake and its watershed for the past 52 years.The patrol can be reached at all times by phone or text message at 819-620- 3939 or by email at patrol@memphrem- agog.org.Thursday , May 23, 2019 Page 5 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Volunteering with Phelps Helps is a rewarding process that does not require any specific skills.The Border Report Volunteer Appreciation As many know, Phelps would not be possible without its dedicated volunteers.Phelps volunteers attend our weekly programs, supporting elementary and high school students with their homework, to study for tests and in practicing their language skills.At the elementary level, volunteers also engage in hands-on learning activities and play games with our participants.Volunteers equally support our special events: they run the canteen during our softball tournament, dress up as mascots for our family literacy activities, act as flagmen during our 5KM race, among many other valuable tasks.Since Fall 2018, volunteers have dedicated a combined 1530 hours! Last Friday, we took the opportunity to recognize our volunteers and invited them to an appreciation lunch at Duf- ferin Heights Golf Club.This informal event brought volunteers and staff together to thank the volunteers for their devotion to the students and to Phelps\u2019 mission.Volunteering with Phelps Helps is a rewarding process that does not require any specific skills.Sign up as a volunteer or learn more about volunteering with Phelps by contacting info@phelp- shelps.ca.Phelps was founded in 2012 and has grown organically from a single high school tutoring program to nine unique programs, providing the Stanstead area with free educational and career support.For more information or to volunteer, please email us at info@phelpshelps.ca, visit our website www.phelpshelps.ca or call our offices at 819-704-0799.COURTESY Featured pet: Somni If Somni shared her kennel with a spider friend named Charlotte, we have no doubt that Charlotte, in a effort to help find Somni the perfect home, would weave the word stupendous or perhaps superb into her web.And Charlotte would be right because Somni is indeed both of those things.Somni comes to us from a high-intake pound where her prospects for adoption were slim to none.The staff raved about her outgoing, happy personality so when her time was up and she needed a safe place to go, we were happy to welcome her at Frontier.Somni is an eight- year-old Stafford- shire Terrier mix, at least we think.Quiet and calm overall, Somni is very good on the leash and really enjoys her walks in the woods or along the road.She LOVES to play fetch and will run and chase after her ball as many times as you are willing to throw it.When playtime is over, she'll happily sit by your side and enjoy some downtime.Although playful, she is also quite chill.Somni seems to do just fine with other dogs but unfortunately she cannot live with cats.This sweet girl has has definitely won the hearts of all who have met her and we hope to have her in a loving home soon.Somni is friendly and engaged and our guess is she'll be an easy going addition to your family.If you think Somni might be the dog you've been searching for, please send an email to frontieranimalsociety@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.Another reminder that our Annual Dog Walk Fundraiser is taking place on Saturday June 1st at 10:30 a.m.You can find out more about the walk by visiting our website at www.safas.ca.We hope to see you there! Frontier Animal Society Memphremagog Conservation Inc\u2019s lake patrol begins for the summer Vicki Marcoux, Virgine Le Pape, and Eric Phendler will be this year\u2019s patrollers.COURTESY OF MEMPHREMAGOG CONSERVATION INC.Here is a zebra mussel next to a native Quebec mussel.Zebra mussels are small, their larvae is invisible to the naked eye, and they are a highly invasive species. EDITORIAL Page 6 Thursday , May 23, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record It appears that the best way to rid the house of ants is not to kill them outright.Instead, try to locate their entry point or any area where large numbers congregate.The battle is on.On one side we have the insidious, house-invasive ant.On the other side, General J.M., or as she is affectionately known to the troops, \u201cOld Iron Britches.\u201d The outcome is far from assured.What the ants lack in size and weaponry they more than make up for in sheer numbers.As for the general, although she has an array of the latest chemical, biological and tactical armament, the difficulty lies in bringing the foe out into the open where they could be drawn into a decisive battle.This is not the first conflict.Last summer the tiny irritants showed up in the kitchen obviously unaware that their search for food would, for the most part, go un-met since the General, with considerable foresight, had ensured that everything of possible interest to the foraging pests had been placed into glass containers, tape-sealed boxes, or tightly closed tins.All crumbs and leftovers were routinely cleaned up and counter- tops kept polished.Yet still they came.Now, the first thought that springs to mind when dealing with this sort of invasion is normally one of eradication.Kill them where they lie.Squash them.Wipe them up.Stamp on them and, if necessary, spray.This, however, is useless since your average ant colony contains about six zillion soldiers and fighting a war of attrition is doomed from the start.Old Iron Britches, like MacCarthur in Korea, knew there had to be a better way.Fortunately, and uncharacteristically, she decided to read the label on one of the products that guaranteed to rid the house of the invaders.It should be pointed out here that strictly speaking the use of most of these over-the-counter ant deterrents are in clear violation of the Geneva Convention and could result in charges of war crimes being laid against the guilty party but hey we\u2019re talking survival of the fittest.Anyhow, it appears that the best way to rid the house of ants is not to kill them outright.Instead, try to locate their entry point or any area where large numbers congregate.Then place specially designed ant traps at different points along their route.These traps will lure the ants but allow them to go about their business unimpeded.Little do they know that they have become infected and upon returning to the nest, which they always do, they bring that infection with them and wipe out the entire colony.As an added precaution Old Iron Britches, like any seasoned warrior, doubled down on her efforts to end hostilities once and for all by spreading out drops of liquid ant killer for the ants to walk through.This was guaranteed to work the same way as the traps as long as the ants didn\u2019t wipe their feet before re-entering the nest.The most difficult part of the process was the waiting, like Eisenhower before D-Day.In this case the General had to hold back on the overwhelming urge to pick off individual ants as they roamed the counters and the walls.But it worked.Slowly but surely the number of ants declined and then finally disappeared.All that was left was the occasional straggler.But that was last year.Recently, we discovered a new intrusion in a new place \u2013 the furnished basement.This time it is considerably more difficult to locate the entry point and to place the necessary taps and drops but nevertheless, bolstered by last year\u2019s success, Old Iron Britches has vowed to take on all comers.There is one difference however.This year\u2019s ants are slightly larger than the previous group.Perhaps it\u2019s just a different type of ant but then again maybe all those chemicals have caused a mutation and any fan of Sci-Fi movies knows where that can end.Tim Belford All\u2019s fair in love and war .especially war 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 FAX: 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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.Sherbrooke wants to develop a strategy to reduce single-use items Record Staff The City of Sherbrooke will develop a new strategy to reduce single- use items such as grocery bags, cups, plastic utensils, Styrofoam containers and other to-go items, straws, and more, in collaboration with Commerce Sherbrooke and citizens, environmental groups, and experts.Items with a very short lifespan have been a cause of worry for Sherbrooke residents, so a brainstorming workshop was held in April with members of the Environment committee.A temporary advisory committee was created by Commerce Sherbrooke and will be meeting in the next couple of months to follow up on the elaboration of a sin- gle-use item reduction strategy.It will include steps towards reducing plastic bags.Meetings with Commerce Sherbrooke\u2019s dynamization project committees are also intended, as to include retailers in the process.\u201cWe believe that working together with the different parties will lead us to propose a strategy that will answer to the population\u2019s needs and which residents will endorse,\u201d commented Karine Godbout, president of the Environment committee.The single-use item reduction strategy should be implemented in 2020.Banning plastic grocery bags One of the reduction strategy\u2019s first steps is already ongoing, as the City of Sherbrooke will develop a process that will ban the distribution of certain grocery bags in businesses to promote a behaviour change when it comes to plastic bag use.The City of Sherbrooke will be working with Commerce Sherbrooke to properly assess retailers\u2019 needs and concerns.The process will include a communication and sensitization campaign among those retailers as well.\u201cEvery year in Quebec, over one billion single-use plastic grocery bags are used.These bags are too rarely disposed in recycling bins and highly contribute to the population\u2019s ecological footprint.We want to keep up the pace with other Quebec municipalities by also banning these bags on our territory,\u201d added Steve Lussier, Sherbrooke mayor.The new regulation will affect the commercial distribution of plastic bags that have a thickness lower than 0,1 mm, that are oxo-degradable, oxo- biodegradable, and oxo-fragmentable, biodegradable bags, and compostable bags.However, a few exceptions will be made for plastic covers used during cleaning services and packaging bags used exclusively for hygienic reasons to transport food. This year, organizers of the Défi Cyclo-myélome have teamed-up with well-known Quebec comedian and actress Marie-Lyne Joncas who will lend her voice to the cause.The event, held on May 25, involves over 110 cyclists and will take place in the region of Brome-Missisquoi.For the seventh consecutive year, the cyclists will be raising awareness and funds for research on multiple myeloma, a little-known and incurable cancer of the plasma cells in the bone marrow.\u201cWhen the founders of the Défi Cyclo- myélome, Maryse Bouchard and Francine Ducas, asked me if I wanted to be their spokesperson, I agreed immediately.To be perfectly honest, I was hoping they would,\u201d explained Marie-Lyne, whose family has been directly affected by the disease.Marie-Lyne got involved with the Défi Cyclo-myélome after her step-father, Guy Ménard, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2016.Thanks to a bone marrow transplant and new treatments, Guy is currently stable.\u201cThere is a community of researchers, medical staff and experienced volunteers who work very hard to help myeloma patients and their loved ones improve their quality of life.I am proud to be able to contribute in the fight against myeloma in my own way,\u201d added Marie-Lyne.Guy, who has been an avid cyclist for more than 20 years, will ride alongside his wife, Denise de Launière.Together, they will defy myeloma, one kilometre at a time.\u201cIt warms my heart to see Marie-Lyne getting involved,\u201d confessed Guy.\u201cWith a disease like myeloma, which is incurable, but manageable, research is of the utmost importance.The best way to support research is to raise money.\u201d Funds raised through the Défi Cyclo- myélome will benefit the Myeloma Canada Chair on multiple myeloma of Université de Montréal at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont led by Dr.Richard LeBlanc.Dr.LeBlanc is a hematologist and medical oncologist at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont.He is also a clinical professor at the Université de Montréal.\u201cClinical research, which is impossible without funding, allows us to improve treatments for patients with multiple myeloma, and to provide access to promising new drugs that are not otherwise accessible,\u201d explained Dr.LeBlanc who will also participate in the cy- clothon.The Défi Cyclo-myélome will be held May 25, 2019, at 10 a.m.at Érablière Domaine de l\u2019Artisan (396 Hallé Street West, Brigham).Participants can choose between a 90 km or 60 km loop.Cyclists will travel through the towns of Brigham, Farnham, Bedford and Saint- Armand.The fundraising goal is $75,000.To date, organizers have already reached 95% of their goal with over $70,000 having been raised.Défi Cyclo-myélome is an annual cycling event that creates awareness about multiple myeloma and raises funds for research on this incurable and little- known cancer.Défi Cyclo-myélome was funded in 2013 by multiple myeloma survivors Maryse Bouchard and Francine Ducas.The event has raised over $350,000 for multiple myeloma research.Every day, eight Canadians are diagnosed with myeloma.Local Sports \u201cWith a disease like myeloma, which is incurable, but manageable, research is of the utmost importance\u201d-Guy Ménard Thursday , May 23, 2019 Page 7 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Expos lose ?rst game of the season Record Staff The Sherbrooke Expos suffered a 10- 1 loss to the Pirates in Saint-Jean- sur-Richelieu for the first game of this 2019 regular season.The Pirates scored six of the ten points in the second and fourth innings and the other points in the sixth inning against reliever Claudio Ortiz.As for Sherbrooke Expos, they made three mistakes in the game which did not help the final result.Drake Yoshioka and Dany Deschamps, for the Pirates, and Eddie Lantigua, for the Expos, made two hits each.The victory went to veteran François Lafrenière who started pitching the first five innings and gave the only point on two hits.He removed eight batters.Édouard Delage and Alexandre Brunelle also pitched during the game.Brayan Mercedes pitched the two first two innings before giving way to Philippe Seyer-Lamontagne, Michel Goudreau and Claudio Ortiz.The Expos pitchers allowed ten hits during the game.The Expos will visit the Big Bill in Coaticook this Friday at 8 p.m.before opening their local season at the Amédée-Roy stadium against the Montreal Brewers on Sunday, May 26 at 7 p.m.Season tickets are still available for the 2019 season.Dé?Cyclo-myélome Quebec comedian and actress, Marie-Lyne Joncas lends her support to raise awareness about a little-known and incurable cancer COURTESY Francine Ducas (organizer of the Défi Cyclo-myélome), Dr.Richard LeBlanc (hematologist and medical oncologist at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont), Marie-Lyne Joncas (spokesperson), Guy Ménard (father of Marie-Lyne Joncas who is living with multiple myeloma), Maryse Bouchard (organizer of the Défi Cyclo-myélome).Both Francine and Maryse are living with multiple myeloma. Page 8 Thursday, May 23, 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.Graveside Service GARDNER, MURRAY: A graveside service for Murray Gardner will take place on Saturday, June 1 at 1 p.m.at the North Hatley Reedsville Cemetery.Following the service, a reception for family and friends will be held downstairs at Hope Community Church,  102 Queen Street,  Lennoxville (corner of College and Queen.) Parking lot in the back of the church.On Saturday, April 6, the fourth annual Jonathan Luce Memorial dart tournament was held at the A.N.A.F.Unit 318, \u201cThe Hut.\u201d There was also a silent auction.The proceeds from this day have been given back to our community.The beneficiaries of the proceeds are decided upon by Jonathan\u2019s mom, Kathy Chapdelaine-Lord.The first year we donated to The A.N.A.F.Unit #318 \u2013 Sewage and Water Fund.The second year we donated to the Wilson Street Softball League (kids aged 7 \u2013 13).The third year the proceeds were given to 1st Lennoxville Scouts.This year we donated $2500 to The Frontier Animal Society.We had a great turn out, with 126 dart players as well as many supporters.The winners of the dart tournament were Chris Main and Marie-Claude Mercier.We would like to thank all the individuals and companies that donated: Beaute & Encre; Didi Gorman; Crème de la Crumb Bakery; Unity Lodge #8 I.O.O.F.; Pizzeria Steve (Stanstead); Centre Recreatif (Stanstead); Chambord (Dave & Kathy Lord); Provigo; Dawn Copping; SWM Peinture; Clark & Sons; Larry Paradis - Ultramar (Lennoxville); Propar; Nancy Montgomery; Lorraine\u2019s Bakery; Nina Stubbert; Peter Sarrasin; Danny Luce; Chantal Paradis; Helene Richard; Elaine Beland; Bing MacIver; Samantha Rowsell & Travis Smith; Rose Fowler- McVety; ANAF Unit 318; The Record and CJMQ; Also, a big thank you to our many volunteers: Krissy Warburton, Tom Kirby, Tina Luce, David Luce, Brady Smith.Thank you to Debbie Chaplin for running the dart tournament.And a huge thank you to all who participated in the tournaments and bought raffle tickets and supported our silent auction, because without you we could not have had such a huge success.This day was to raise funds for a great organization, but most importantly it was to honour and remember a great guy, friend and relative who was taken from us way to soon.Gone, but never forgotten.Thank you all for your support.The organizing committee: Danny Luce, Peter Sarrasin and Nina Stubbert     Jonathan Luce Memorial dart tournament Kathy Chapdelaine presenting cheque to Brenda Pratscher of the Frontier Animal Society Danny Luce, Peter Sarrasin, Nina Stubbert, Marie-Claude Mercier, Chris Main and Debbie Chaplin THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 Today is the 143rd day of 2019 and the 65th day of spring.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1788, South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S.Constitution.In 1846, Mexican President Mariano Paredes issued a manifesto unofficially declaring war on the United States.In 1934, outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were fatally shot by police officers in Black Lake, Louisiana.In 1949, the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) was established.In 1960, a tsunami killed 61 people in Hilo, Hawaii.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Carolus Linnaeus (1707-1778), botanist; Margaret Fuller (1810-1850), writer/feminist; Douglas Fairbanks (1883-1939), actor/filmmaker; Margaret Wise Brown (1910-1952), author; Artie Shaw (1910- 2004), bandleader; Rosemary Clooney (1928-2002), singer/actress; Joan Collins (1933- ), actress/author; John Newcombe (1944- ), tennis player; Marvin Hagler (1954- ), boxer; Mitch Albom (1958- ), journalist/author; Drew Carey (1958- ), comedian/TV personality; Melissa McBride (1965- ), actress; Jewel (1974- ), singer-song- writer; Ryan Coogler (1986- ), filmmaker; Aaron Donald (1991- ), football player.TODAY\u2019S FACT: The Hawaiian tsunami on this day in 1960 was triggered by a massive 8.5-magnitude earthquake off the Chilean coast that had killed thousands the day before.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1895, the Louisville Colonels forfeited a home game to the Brooklyn Bridegrooms in the third inning because they ran out of baseballs.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cAll endings are also beginnings.We just don\u2019t know it at the time.\u201d \u2014 Mitch Albom, \u201cThe Five People You Meet in Heaven\u201d TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 48 million \u2014 worldwide sales (as of January 2017) of Margaret Wise Brown\u2019s \u201cGoodnight Moon\u201d in various formats since it was first published in 1947.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between full moon (May 18) and last quarter moon (May 26).Datebook TOWNSHIPS If you want to drink, that\u2019s your business.If you want to stop, we can help.Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1-888- 424-2975, www.aa.org COOKSHIRE-EATON Sunday, June 9, 2 p.m.to 3 p.m.Lecture: QAHN Heritage Talks presents, \u201cThe Witch of New Mexico Road: Irish Folklore in the Eastern Townships\u201d by Grant Myers.Eaton Corner Museum, Foss House, 374 Route 253, Cookshire-Eaton.Details: qahn.org NORTH HATLEY/LENNOXVILLE The Saint Francis Regional Ministry of the Anglican Church is organizing Christian Meditation sessions.The approach used is centering prayer.This is a contemplative Christian practice which involves sitting in silence, letting go of thoughts and emotions in order to rest in the presence of God.All are welcome to join us on Tuesdays from 6 p.m.to 7 p.m.at St Barnabas\u2019 Anglican Church, 640 Sherbrooke Road in North Hat- ley and on Thursdays from 6 p.m.to 7 p.m.at St George\u2019s Anglican Church, 84 Queen Street in Lennoxville.The sessions have already begun.For more information, please contact Sam Borsman at 819 620 6058.STANSTEAD Saturday, May 25, 10:30 a.m.to 1 p.m., Lecture-Lun- cheon: QAHN Heritage Talks presents, \u201cGolden Rule Lodge: The Masonic History of Stanstead, Quebec\u201d by Grant Myers and JJ Rousseau.Part of Colby Curtis Museum\u2019s Lecture-Luncheon.Lecture at Masonic Lodge, 560 Dufferin Street, Stanstead.Luncheon follows at museum.Tickets: $15 members / $20 non-members.Reservations required: 819-876-7322.Details: qahn.org  COOKSHIRE Terry Howell & Friends - Country, Gospel, Bluegrass & Musique country par ses amis Francophonic, 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 24.Fundraiser to support the painting of our church.Trinity United Church, 190 Principale, West, Cookshire.Admission $10, students $6.  Light refreshments.  Information: 819-875-3796 or 819-875- 3863.TOWNSHIPS Mental Health Services: Learn \u201cwhat, where, when and how?\u201d and get answers to questions at a public meeting close to you.MRC Memphremagog: May 24, 5- 7 p.m., Princess Elizabeth Elementary-CLC, 120 Bellevue, Magog.These information sessions are presented by Mental Health Estrie in collaboration with the CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie-CHUS, local CLSCs and community organizations in each area.GEORGEVILLE Townshippers\u2019 Association invites its members, stakeholders, and the community to join us at our annual general meeting Friday, June 7, 5-7 p.m., at Studio Georgeville, 20 Carré Copp, Georgeville.Light refreshments will be served following the meeting at the Murray Memorial Centre, 4680 Georgeville.Cash bar.DRUMMONDVILLE The directors of St.George\u2019s Church Foundation are pleased to invite everyone to its annual Feast of St.George fundraising barbecue to be held on Saturday, June 1 from 5:30 p.m.to 7:30 p.m.at St.George\u2019s Church Hall, 274 Heriot St., Drummondville.HUNTINGVILLE Grace Village is proud to celebrate our talented resident artists! Come enjoy an Art Exhibit on Saturday, May 25 anytime from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.in the Grand Hall.The Bistro will be open with snack, coffee & tea, and a \u201cGourmet Lunch\u201d for sale.NORTH HATLEY Eastern Township\u2019 Vintage Automobile Club\u2019 annual Car Show will be held on June 2 from 10 a.m.until 3 p.m.at the North Hatley park on Capelton Road.Rain or shine! See you there! STANSTEAD Garage Sale and Jewellery Clearance on Saturday, June 1 at Christ Church, 548 Dufferin St., from 8 a.m.to 3 p.m.Stop, shop and have a coffee.Thrift Shop also open.RICHMOND/MELBOURNE Richmond County Historical Society invites members and friends to the Opening Tea at the museum at 1161 Route 243 in Melbourne on Sunday, May 26 from 1 p.m.to 3 p.m. Delicious home-made scones and jam will be served and displays of old-time musical instruments continue to be featured.The annual general meeting with reports and future plans will take place at 3 p.m.AYER\u2019S CLIFF Spring Rummage & Bake Sale.Come see what\u2019s at our Spring Rummage Sale at St.George\u2019s Church, 1002 Main St., Ayer\u2019s Cliff on Saturday, June 1, 8:30 a.m.to 2 p.m.Fresh baked goods, lots of clothes, household items, sports equipment and much more.Sponsored by St George\u2019s Anglican Church.COOKSHIRE-EATON Seniors\u2019 Workshop: How to Assert Yourself When Loved Ones Become Overwhelming, June 6, 2 p.m.to 4 p.m., Salle Guy-Veilleux (75 Castonguay, Cookshire-Eaton).$5 per ticket, includes snack, workshop.Diane Grenier (819-560-8540) or Michelle Lepitre (819-566- 5717).AYER\u2019S CLIFF Bene?t for Ayer\u2019s Cliff Health Clinic.Join us on Wednesday, June 5 from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m.at the Auberge le Cliff, 1087 Main St., Ayer\u2019s Cliff.Drinks, appetizers, raf?e prizes, fun trivia quiz to join in or watch.Admission charged.For more information or to reserve, call Carol Mooney at 819-571-1559 or Beth McMillan at 1- 514-589-4896.NORTH HATLEY There will be a FUN Cribbage Tournament on Sunday, May 26 at the North Hatley Legion, 95 Jackson Heights.Please bring a partner along! Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.and play starts at 1 p.m.Small entry fee includes light lunch after.Info: John at 802-365-1861.LENNOXVILLE The Lennoxville Elementary School Parent Participation Organization is proud to present our 6th annual Silent Auction and Bazaar on Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.in the cafeteria of the school at 1 Academy Street.Tables are still available for rent, please contact lennoxvilleppo@gmail.com.Some of the items up for bid are 3d Puzzles, 4 children\u2019s violins, Cap signed by Montreal Canadien\u2019s Shea Weber, donation from the Alouettes, books from many great authors, CD\u2019s and much more.DANVILLE Country Gospel Hour featuring Dave McBurney and friends on Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m.at St.Augustine\u2019s Anglican Church, Danville.  Refreshments will be served in the church hall after.This is a chance for you enjoy good music, an inspirational message, fellowship and good food.  Hope you can join us.BURY Spring Activities at the Bury United Cultural Center.The Bury United Cultural Center is holding 4 card parties this spring.Come and join us on Mondays, May 27, June 3 and June 10, at 2 p.m.for a game of 500.Then there will be a Military Whist on Tuesday, June 18 at 2 p.m.There will be lunch and prizes.On Friday, June 14, there will be a concert with \u2018Terry Howell and Friends\u2019 at 7 p.m.at the center.This concert will help sponsor the installation of electric heaters in the McKenzie Chapel.Salad plates will be sold at the center on Friday, June 29 starting at 10:30, as part of the Bury Canada Day Celebration.Please mark your calendar and come visit us.LENNOXVILLE The Lennoxville Youth Center\u2019s annual general meeting and public information session will be held on June 14, 2019 at 6 p.m., Salle Amedée Beaudoin, located at 10 Samuel-Gratham Street.Please con?rm your attendance by June 1, 2019 at 819-821-4805 or dg@lennoxvilleyouthcenter.org RICHMOND Tea & Talks, June 11, with special guest Louise Bédard from the CAB Richmond, 2 p.m.to 4 p.m., at RRHS (375 rue Armstrong).A social afternoon for seniors to get together.And talk! Bring a friend to make it double the fun.Free refreshments.TRENHOLM Trenholm United Church.Worship and song await you at our service on Sunday, May 27 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a \u201cpot luck\u201d casserole lunch organized by the U.C.W.Everyone is welcome to join us.The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday , May 23, 2019 Page 9 TOWNSHIPS\u2019 CRIER To win the fight against neuromuscular disorders, it takes more than just words.it takes action.1 .866.MUSCLE.8 www.muscle.ca Research | Advocacy | Services TAKE ACTION.PLEASE GIVE. 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 Thursday , May 23, 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 Thursday, May 23, 2019 PAG E 11 classad@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Garage Sales 340 275 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.BURY 71 St.Paul Street, Bury, Saturday, May 25, 9 a.m.to 2 p.m.Dishes, small kitchen appliances, winter tires, old records, and more.COMPTON 4 Bellevue Street on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday May 26 from 8 a.m.to 3 p.m.Hunting and fishing equipment, tools, girl\u2019s 20\u201d bike, new bike rack, hundreds of books, puzzles and much more.LENNOXVILLE Indoor Moving Sale, 36 Vaudry St., Apt.2, ground floor, May 25 & 26, from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.Household items, dining room set, appliances, furniture, dishes, cookware, seasonal decorations and much more.  Everything priced to sell! MILBY Garage Sale on Saturday, May 25, 8 a.m.to 4 p.m., 5500 ch.Busse, Cooksh i re -Ea ton (Milby).Antiques, regulator clock, bottles, trunks, cobbler\u2019s lasts, baskets, frames, egg scale, dressers, tables and vintage chairs, kitchen items, hats, toys, bikes.GIANT AUCTION SALE at Ross Bennett\u2019s property 4585 Route 108 East Cookshire-Eaton, Quebec SATURDAY, MAY 25 at 10 a.m.sharp PREVIEW: Friday, May 24, 9 a.m.to 6 p.m.TO BE SOLD: 6 tractors of different kinds, 4 lawn tractors, 4 hay wagons with steel racks, round and square balers, 258 New Holland rakes, tedders, 2 camper trailers, Sooner alum.horse trailer (gooseneck, 32 ft.), 1000 fence posts (6 ft.), very large quantity of machines and tools, etc.Canteen on site.Terms: payment cash or cheques only! No cards accepted.No admission charged.Ross Bennett Auctions Bilingual Auctioneer and Liquidator 819-563-2020 or 819-572-5609 Email: rossbennettauctions@hotmail.com Info/photos: Scott or Ross Bennett Facebook On Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and May 26, the Sherbrooke Snow Shoe Club will be hosting its annual garage sale at its clubhouse and grounds at 1900 Prospect Street in Sherbrooke.This year will mark the 14th anniversary of the sale which has become progressively larger since its inception in 2006.Initiated as a fundraiser for the club, the event has become an important component in the ongoing effort to meet overhead costs associated with the operation of the fraternity.Since the beginning, the sale has been managed by a dedicated team of volunteers made up of members and their wives or female companions.The contribution of the latter cannot be overstated, for without them, the sale would never have been possible.Everyone contributes, doing what they can whenever they are available.From sorting, to cleaning, to pricing and display, there is always something to do.Some devote their time to certain areas of interest which either appeal to them or for which a certain level of expertise has been acquired.Other volunteers just help out whenever and wherever they are called upon to assist.All the items up for sale are donated, be it from club members and their families or simply the general public.As the years went by, more and more of the donations have originated from the public rather than the membership as word spread among the local community that the club would accept unwanted items for its sale.As such, the club accepts just about everything that the public wishes to offer, with a few exceptions of course.Clothing and large old-style televisions are two examples that the sale organizers avoid.They also discourage items that are broken or un-repairable, as these have no retail value.Part of the success of the sale is the fact that weather has not been an overriding factor.The very first year the sale was held, it literally poured rain most of the weekend.At first the team was discouraged given the inclement weather, but it proved a blessing as most other individuals holding private sales abandoned their efforts leaving all potential customers the sole option of attending the SSSC\u2019s indoor event.In recent years, a large marquee tent has been erected to house large bulky items and those of less value.The addition of the tent has enabled a greater sales space as well as protection from adverse weather conditions.One of the attractions of the sale is the canteen set up near the clubhouse entrance.From the very first sale, the canteen has drawn people onto the grounds enticed by the aroma of food cooking on the grill and the excitement generated by the beehive of activity.Besides the usual array of hamburgers and hot dogs throughout the day, the canteen also offers a breakfast special known affectionately as \u2018Mary muffins\u2019, an egg- based sandwich, which rivals in quality any breakfast fare offered by the large food chains in the area.With a wide assortment of items available for sale, including appliances, furniture, dishware, sporting goods, hardware and much more, the event is a bargain hunter\u2019s delight.Now, one of the largest garage sales in the city, the organizers cordially invite one and all to see for themselves what all the excitement is about.Join us on the 25th and 26th of May! If you can\u2019t make it, stop by the following weekend, June 1 and 2.All the leftovers will be up for sale at bargain prices! Submitted by Steve Moore SSSC Secretary Annual Garage Sale SSSC garage sale volunteers enjoying a break Kale, Potato and Chorizo Pizza Serves 4 1 recipe Stir-Together Flatbread and Pizza Dough (see below) or 1 pound frozen pizza or bread dough, thawed All-purpose flour, for sprinkling 8 kale leaves Olive oil, for brushing and drizzling 8 ounces cooked and crumbled chorizo, Portuguese or other spicy sausage 4 new potatoes, cooked and sliced thinly 1?2 cup chopped green onion (about 6 green onions, white and light green parts) Coarse black pepper Divide the dough into four equal parts and press or roll each piece into an 8-inch circle.Sprinkle flour on two large baking sheets and place two rounds of dough on each sheet.Prepare a hot fire on one side of your grill for indirect cooking.Oil a perforated grill rack and place over direct heat.Brush the kale with olive oil.Grill leaves for 1 minute on each side, or until slightly charred and softened.Quickly trim off the bottom of the stalk and strip the leaves from the stems.Finely chop the leaves and set aside.To grill directly on the grill grate, brush one side of each pizza with olive oil and place, oiled side down, on the direct heat side.Grill for 1 to 2 minutes, or until you see the dough starting to bubble.Brush the top side with olive oil and flip each pizza, using tongs, onto a baking sheet.Quickly brush with more olive oil, then spoon on a fourth of the sliced potato and grilled kale.Sprinkle with sausage and green onion.Drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper.Using a grill spatula, place each pizza on the indirect side of the fire.Cover and grill for 4 or 5 minutes until the kale has slightly wilted and the topping is hot.Serve hot.Stir-Together Flatbread and Pizza Dough Makes 1 pound dough for 4 individual pizzas or flatbreads 2 cups all-purpose flour 11?4 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons instant or bread-machine yeast 1 cup lukewarm water 1 teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon olive oil In a medium bowl, stir the flour, salt and yeast together.Combine the water, honey and olive oil and stir into the flour mixture.Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature (72 F) until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.Bring to room temperature before rolling out.(Metro Creative) Expand your grilling horizons with homemade pizza If you're planning to reorganize your closets, organization expert Peter Walsh has a three-step process to help you figure out what to keep and what to give away.You should keep clothing that fits you well, that you really like and that brings you compliments.Anything else should be donated to your local charity or dropped off at a retailer that accepts clothing for recycling.Be mindful of keeping your wardrobe pared down with this mantra: If something comes in, something goes out.Do Just One Thing Page 12 Thursday , May 23, 2019 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Your Birthday THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 Keep working toward your goal.Personal change will boost your confidence and encourage you to follow the path that will lead to greater freedom.Trust and believe in yourself, and use your intelligence and charm to convince others to support you and your cause.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 Chitchat will draw interest and suggestions from people who think the same way as you.The input you get will encourage you to rethink a personal decision.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 Take care of unfinished business, financial, health or legal issues to ease your stress and clear your schedule so you can spend more time with a loved one.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 How you help others will make a difference.Don\u2019t take on others\u2019 responsibilities when you can teach people how to take care of things themselves.Look for an opportunity to expand your interests.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 You\u2019ll learn if you observe what others do and listen to what they say.A change in attitude will give you the spark and enthusiasm you need to achieve your goals.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 How you handle stress will affect the way others treat you.Don\u2019t let your emotions get out of hand and lead to regrettable actions.Think before you make a move.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 If you do or learn something new, you will spark your imagination and be encouraged to make a positive lifestyle change.Romance is encouraged.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) \u2014 Remember what you\u2019ve done in the past to find a way to bypass any obstacle that stands in your way.Believe in yourself.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) \u2014 Listen to what others have to say, but when it comes down to taking care of business, do what works best for you.A personal change will fetch positive results.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) \u2014 Call in a favor if it will help you bring about the changes you want to make.Offer something in return to ensure that you will not feel indebted.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 Mingle and network with people who share your beliefs, but know when to walk away from someone who is trying to take advantage of you.Don\u2019t believe everything you hear.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 Think big, but stick to what\u2019s actually doable.Avoid conflict at all costs.Gather information and focus on personal growth.Positive change begins within.Trust in your ability to excel.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Just do it.Put your plan in motion and keep moving forward.Recognize that you can accomplish more if you work alone.Someone will meddle in your affairs if you are too accommodating.THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 It is an easy trap to descend into By Phillip Alder Saki, whose real name was Hector Hugh Munro, was a Scottish short-story writer.He advised: \u201cIn baiting a mouse trap with cheese, always leave room for the mouse.\u201d There is a nasty trap in this deal, into which many players would fall.South is in four spades.West leads the diamond two: three, seven, ace.South plays a sneaky spade nine, but East wins with the ace and returns the diamond jack.How should South continue from there?In the auction, South decided not to give free information to the defenders.He thought it most unlikely that diamonds would play better than spades, and opposite a one-no-trump response, a slam was improbable.If anything, four spades was a slight overbid, but either a good partner would hold a useful card or two, or an opponent would misde- fend.To the original declarer, everything looked like smooth sailing.At trick three, he covered East\u2019s diamond jack with his king.However, West ruffed and exited with his last trump.Then South had to lose two more diamond tricks and go down one.North was cheesed off.He mentioned that if South had played a low diamond from his hand at trick three, yes, he would have lost the trick and the next one when East gave West a diamond ruff, but he would have won West\u2019s return, drawn trumps and claimed.Also, North added, if it turned out that diamonds were 3-2 all along, losing trick three would have cost only an over- trick.Always ask yourself what might go wrong: Is there a trap about to snap?"]