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[" Major used bike sale Page 3 ¦ the» RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Backgammon coming to Sherbrooke Page 5 75 CENTS + TAXES PM#0040007682 Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Val-Estrie suspends summer activities By Matthew McCully The 400-acre not-for-profit summer camp in Waterville, in operation since 1981, issued a press release on Monday announcing the suspension of its activities for this summer.The decision was made by the board of directors, saying that several factors at play left the camp in a critical financial situation.\u201cAfter 36 years, hundreds of thousands of children and millions of unforgettable moments, it is with a heavy heart, believe us, that we are making this announcement, which we hope to be temporary,\u201d the board stated.Over 25,000 kids passed through the camp annually, enjoying 35 different summer and winter activities.Val-Estrie employs roughly 80 seasonal and 10 full-time employees.Less than a year ago, Val Estrie announced a five-year process of reinvention thanks to $1 million in investments from Desjardins Social Economy Fund, the Government of Quebec, the Social Investment Network of Quebec, and the Coaticook regional county municipality.Val-Estrie\u2019s executive director josianne Arès told The Record in August that the funding would be used for a three-year infrastructure rebuilding commitment and a five-year redesign of the camp's programming.Breast Cancer Dart Tournament has great turnout \t\t\\/l\t\t\t1 \t\t*¦»\t\t\t1 COURTESY OF MARY DEZAN The 9th annual Dart Tournament, to raise money for breast cancer, took place April 16 at the Old Lennoxville Golf Club with great success.The winners of the tournament were Paul Bolduc and Francine Gayer.The tournament raised a total of $1715.00.Pictured herefrom left to right are Bryan Perrault, Francine Gayer and Paul Bolduc.See Letter of appreciation inside on page 6.¦ THE\" RECORD GET a 7 DAY TR1AL ONUNE SCRIPT*01* ¦ Take The Record anywhere with you with an online subscription! iPads, tablets, iPhones, Android phones, laptops! For a free 7 day trial, go to www.sherbrookerecord.com, click on e-dition, then Free Trial and fill in the information.For information or assistance call 819-569-9528 billing@sherbrookerecord.com Abenakis hoping for a double RECORD RECORD Study panel recommends keeping school board elections oressIf'AUl Printed and distributed by PressReader £3 d £r ^0^+1^0427^4604 COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 2 Tuesday, April 26, 2016 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 $82.21.Record subscription rates (includes Quebec taxes) 1 year print: $155.91 6 month print: $81.85 3 month print: $41.57 12 month web only: $82.21 1 month web only: $7.46 Web subscribers have access to the daily Record as well as archives and special editions.Subscribing is as easy as 1,2,3: 1.\tVisit the Record website: www.sherbrookerecord.com 2.\tClick e-edition.3.\tComplete the form and wait for an email activating your online subscription.Weather TODAY: CLOUDY HIGH OF 6 LOW OF -6 WEDNESDAY: MIX OF SUN & CLOUDS HIGH OF 3 LOW OF -6 J ; > THURSDAY: / SUNNY HIGH OF 9 LOW OF -5 FRIDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 13 LOW OF -3 X y m / SUNNY A] y SATURDAY: HIGH OF 12 LOW OF -1 E-shift Dishpan Hands Sheila Quinn There is a great deal of criticism today concerning children - how they play, what they play, how they DON\u2019T play, how they don\u2019t go outside, and how a growing number are hopelessly addicted to video games.The following is something I am applying full-time to our elementary school folks, and part-time to our high-school aged folks (who are only with us part-time).Here are a few simple steps to revisit parenting, and shift this narrative.1 ) The first thing is that you are ca-pable.You are enough, as a parent or loved one, or caregiver, to provide entertainment that they will find interesting.This might not work out right away the very first time.CHILDHACK: Simple crafts.Most children are crafty.Most of them like building.Most of them enjoy simple science.Most of them like to cook, even simple things.Most of them can learn to help out with basic tasks around the house.Most of them like woodland creatures, nature walks or building things with sticks.2)\tCreate an electronics schedule.Don\u2019t be afraid to be somewhat ruthless.In our home, on weeknights I narrowed it down to one segment of time per week.Thursdays.Half an hour to an hour, depending on how the week has gone.If there has been misbehaviour, I remove this time.3)\tEnforce outside time.On week- nights, with longer days, outside time can take place post-supper until a determined time.Sometimes they should be sent outside on their own.Other times, family walks or playing pitch and catch can be such important time together.If you haven\u2019t had a baseball mitt in a while, invest in one - you\u2019ll be happy you did.There\u2019s something about putting that on, and then the rhythmic back-and-forth of pitch-and-catch.4)\tIt is okay for them to be bored.It really, really is.It\u2019s okay for things to be quiet.It\u2019s also possible to pull out paper and pencils, crayons, no matter how old they are.5)\tAn hour sans media stimulation before bed isn\u2019t a bad idea.This time we use so that the many hundreds of dollars of Lego actually gets played with.What\u2019s working for us so far is shower, play, reading, a little more play, books on their own in bed and lights out.(You figure out the times on that - some children require more sleep, or have a very early start.) 6)\tBack to crafts - last year I taught three of our four how to do cross stitch.A big incentive was that we found cross stitch patterns online for all of their favourite characters, and yes, for parents of tweens and teens, there are a TON of Minecraft cross stitches online.My youngest has his Enderman cross stitch framed on his desk.He even improvised part of the pattern himself, stitching purple teleport particles.CHILDHACK: If they are obsessed with something, there is usually a way to create crafts based on it -Pinterest.com is a goldmine of ideas of this nature.7)\tBOARD GAMES - BOARD GAMES - BOARD GAMES - BOARD GAMES.How many times can I possibly say it?! Board games - play with them! Even if you\u2019re dreading Monopoly, or RISK, once you get going, it is more fun than you remembered.The Game of Life is hilarious, especially if you add rules, professions and action cards of your own.PS It is perfectly okay to alter the rules of games - make them your own.Easy, fun games are Sorry, Trouble and even young ones can learn how to play Skip-Bo - all they have to do is be able to recognize the numbers from one to twelve.There is a series of board games turned into card games (Sorry and Monopoly among them), that are incredibly fun.For silly creativity, Pictureka (also available as a card game) is excellent and crosses all language barriers.Tock is great for all ages as well.8)\tReading.Read to them.Have them read to you if they enjoy that.Book a half-hour time (and maybe move beyond it), start on chapter books early.You can even read to your teenagers.On weekends, a library visit is awesome, plan an hour to peruse and experiment, and invest in library cards, so they can bring them home.Visit actual bookstores - Brome Lake Books is a regular stop for us, and since a book can last a while, and be read several times over, it is a great investment.Share books between friends as well.(They have a website too - www.bromelakebooks.ca) And.a little secret - they have fairies at the store - look for them - there are a few little fairy abodes located within the shop.9)\tWhile we\u2019re on the subject of fairies - magic is a very worthwhile thing to create in our homes.Fairies are a great start.Creating fairy gardens outside and houses, in and out, is playful and fun.All ages, all genders respond to small things.10)\tWrite loving notes.Leave them in their rooms.Connect with them.Ask them questions.Go out for time together.11)\tWhen we noticed my stepchildren zoning out over electronic devices, we asked that they not bring them to our home.We still give them some time to catch up with communications, but mostly we play with them.They adapted really, really well, because we engaged them and gave them our attention.I think they\u2019re happier, even if it was a little hard to adjust to at first.You aren\u2019t powerless.You can press restart any time, but the trick is that you have to become active and creative yourself- you\u2019ll be glad you did! Follow The Sherbrooke Record on Facebook and Twitter! iï sherbrookerecord\t©recordnewspaper Ben by Daniel Shelton MOM,PAP- WEVVANNA -WWAT'RE SEE WHICH jS in YOU POING?/ EASTER- OKAY.ONE.TWO.THREE.RETIREES BANKING ON UINE OR BY PHONE! ^ pressfl&MAJ Printed and distribut PressReader.com ?ad by PressReader + 1 604 278 4604 ND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW/ The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Page 3 Lqcai Thanks to a generous private donation from the University of Sherbrooke, approximately 120 bike helmets will be for sale at reasonable rates.City prepares nearly $35 million infrastructure work Record Staff Sherbrooke The City of Sherbrooke is about to begin a period of major infrastructure work that will run from May to November.In all, city employees and contractors will work on 145 sites throughout the Sherbrooke area.This will carried out by the Department of urban infrastructure and the roads maintenance service.\"The work will be of all kinds and will affect all districts, said Sherbrooke Mayor Bernard Sévigny.\u201cCollectively, we have made an extra effort in adopting the budget and we will be able to see the benefits by the end of the year.\" The work will consist of the partial or complete reconstruction of local streets, the construction or reconstruction of sidewalks, the replacement of underground pipes, paving or road resurfac- ing, pavement marking, improved security at crosswalks, and the upgrading of gravel streets.Some roads and some bridges will also be partially affected by the work.Among major road works to be completed over several weeks this summer requiring particular attention from motorists: \u2022\tLéger Street, (Borough of Jacques-Cartier), complete reconstruction beginning in mid-August at a total cost of $1.9 million; \u2022\tPortland Blvd (Jacques-Cartier) between Argyll and Jacques-Cartier North, complete reconstruction in late August for a total of $1.4 million; \u2022\tPortland Blvd from Industrial Blvd to Jean Paul Perrault - construction of new pavement, construction of a bike path and construction of a pedestrian bridge over Highway 410 with the financial participation of the Quebec Ministry of transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transport Electrification for a total investment of $1.8 million, beginning in September; \u2022\tChalifoux St, in Fleurimont - complete reconstruction from 15th Avenue South to Alençon at a cost of $540,000 as of the end of May; \u2022\tHuntingville sector, Borough of Lennoxville, waterworks and roadbed repair for a total of $4.1 million.\u2022\tHenri-Bourassa St.in Rock Forest-Saint-Élie-Deauville - President Kennedy St.to Heriot - complete reconstruction from mid-June for an investment of $1.1 million.Communication with citizens To minimize the impact on motorists, the City of Sherbrooke is offering a variety of means to learn about the nature of work to be done in each sector and its duration.Citizens will have access to an interactive map (sherbrooke.ca/travaux) where all projects will be presented and clearly identified in each sector.The City\u2019s partners (emergency services, transporters and others) will be constantly informed of the progress.Businesses suffering disadvantages due to work will be notified by letter or meetings as required.Traffic signs will be installed at the approach to sites and electronic signs in different districts will mention them.An advertising campaign in the local media, on social media, and sherbrooke.ca will update information related to major projects.\"Upgrading our infrastructure is necessary and we will do what is necessary to achieve within the desired timeframe.Despite the drawbacks, motorists must realize that what is most important is the safety of our workers,\" Sévigny concluded.Major used bike sale has something for everyone By Phil Rich Special to The Record E strie Aide will have a record-breaking 600 bikes for sale on Saturday, April 30, for its fourth annual used bicycle fair, taking place at its store on Wellington Street.The Eastern Townships region has slowly become one of the premier cycling destinations in Quebec.Whether an avid cyclist or just someone who is interested in exploring some new places for a day, there is a wide variety of bicycle paths, trails, and routes for whatever kind of cycling one prefers.However, bicycles can be expensive, especially for those whose interest in cycling is still in the early stages.If this is the case, used bicycles are a great alternative to having to spend the money on a new one.As long as they have been properly maintained, used bikes are more than a suitable replacement for a new one and are readily available in the spring and summer months.If interested in purchasing a used bike and in Sherbrooke on Saturday April 30, be sure to stop by Estrie Aide\u2019s fourth annual used bicycle fair at the used goods store\u2019s main location at 345 rue Wellington.The doors open at 8 a.m.and over 600 bikes are expected to be available for purchase.Cleaned and tuned up by a dedicated group of volunteers who worked diligently all year to have the bikes ready for the fair, the bikes are primarily donations from the community.However, 50 or 60 are ones that have been recovered by the Sherbrooke police.Claude Belleau, director of Estrie Aide, pointed out that there has been a steady increase in the amount of bikes for sale in each edition of the fair.\u201cThe first year we had about 150 bikes, 200 the next year, and 300 the next,\u201d he said.\u201cAnd now this year it\u2019s another record.\u201d All sorts of volunteers help out during the year to ensure that the bikes are properly maintained and in good condition to be sold.\u201cWe put up a message on our Facebook page looking for a few people to lend an extra hand,\u201d Belleau stated.This led to a \u201ccombination of spontaneous volunteers from the local community and a number coming back who had helped before.\u201d He also noted that individuals who require the completion of community service hours for various reasons are a big help with this sale, and completing other tasks for Estrie Aide during the year.As in recent years, the bikes are sure to sell within hours of opening.Those who are seriously interested in purchasing one should arrive early, according to Belleau.A raffle is also being held for a new bike from Estrie-Aide.Tickets are available for purchase from the store\u2019s offices for $2 each.The winner will be announced the day of the sale.In addition, coffee and tea will be provided for those who will be waiting for the doors to open in the morning.Thanks to a generous private donation from the University of Sherbrooke, approximately 120 bike helmets will be for sale at reasonable rates.According to Belleau, the majority are brand new and those that are slightly used have been meticulously inspected to ensure that they meet safety standards.For more information, visit the Estrie Aide Facebook page.Police seek Coaticook man for assault Record Staff Sherbrooke The Sûreté du Québec is asking the public' for help in Raymond Champagne, 39, of Coaticook, who is sought in respect to an assault causing bodily harm that occurred on April 19 in Coaticook,.His 1 is also wanted for criminal harassment.He is described as a while male standing 5\u2019 11\u201d (1.8 m), weighing 254 lbs (115 kg) with red hair and blue-green eyes.Police believe the suspect might be in the St-Élie d'Orford or Saint-Évariste-de-Forsyth areas and could be driving a red 2002 Ford Windstar minivan, License M17 KEP.Anyone with information that can help locate this individual should communicate with the criminal information central of the Sûreté du Québec at 1 800 659-4264.Pictured on the right is Raymond Champagne.PHOTO COURTESY OF SQ CONVOCATION NOTICE Townshippers\u2019 Research & Cultural Foundation The Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 to receive the Annual Report, the Financial Statements and to elect directors for the following year.The meeting will commence at 1:00 p.m., at the Foundation office: 257 Queen, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville) QC.Please confirm your attendance by May 10, 2016 (819) 822-3314.Mary Gunter, Executive Assistant «.d distributed by Prt»nC.u«, , presslïiunïï PressReadercojnw+ 1JS04.278 4604 ,COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW 7 Page 4 Tuesday, April 26, 2016 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Correction Runaway Magog teen found safe in PEI Record Staff Sherbrooke J'ulie Robidoux-Taillon was found Tuesday April 19, 2016 in Prince Edward Island by the Royal Canadian ounted Police.The Record apologizes for the error in Mondays Record announcing she was still missing.According to Memphremagog Police spokesperson Paul Tear, 16-year old Julie Robidoux-Taillon was in a car in a parking lot when she was found.She was ac- companied by a friend.\"She is in good health and she was not in danger.She also gave news to his mother.We would like to thank the people for their collaboration, \"says the Tear agent.Robidoux-Taillon was last seen shortly after midnight in Magog on April 13, when she left her home following a family argument.The case has been handed over to Youth Protection.Women in business at \u2018Start-up Drinks\u2019 Record Staff Sherbrooke The first special \"Women Welcome\" edition of the Start-up Drinks de Sherbrooke\u2019 will be held Wednesday, April 27 at the city\u2019s business incubator- Espace Inc., at 400 Marquette St., where four five-minute presentations by four bright entrepreneurs on topics of interest will be offered.The event hopes to bring together and inspire women attracted to entrepreneurship.The evening's four talks will discuss: Start-ups\u2019 + contractors + incubator = the ingredients of a strong entrepreneurial community by Espace Inc D-G Chloé Legris; Starting again as entrepreneurship by Céline des Ligneris, Advisor to the Quebec Business Transfer Centre, co-president of the Sherbrooke Mergers and Acquisitions Club) Failure .so what?By Julie Plamon-don Coordinator - Entreprendre Sherbrooke What did you say?Pecha Kucha?by Carole Rudzinski, Business coach, trainer, and animator.\"As far as I\u2019m concerned, it is crucial to create a meeting place where the community can share and learn about subjects that affect us.And use all this energy to have a positive impact on our city, \"commented event promoter Nicolas Lupien.The presentations will be filmed and webcast to increase participation and, a weekly podcast will be available on the website Sherbrooke.io, will allow more discussion after the event.This is the third edition of Start-up Drinks and has been attended by over 750 passionate people since its launch.The event is organized by Sherbrooke I / 0, an organization that encourages entrepreneurs of the city through unique events.To register, visit: http://startupsher-brooke.eventbrite.ca $30,000 for the surgery department at the CHUS COURTESY Surgeon Dr André Bégin; gastroenterologist Dr Frédéric Lemay, Eggsquis founder and donor Elias Stergiou, Major Donations Director François Lefebvre, and.CHUS Foundation Director André Larocque I'M LEARNING FRENCH Because.my brain gets a boost.CPF Canadian Parents for French Join CPF - for answers and support as they discover French.WWW.Operation Backpack: BECOME A SPONSOR IT TAKES A COMMUNITY Operation Backpack is an initiative of The Record in conjunction with the Lennoxville & District Women\u2019s Centre and volunteers whose goal is to ensure every child in need starts the school year with a new backpack filled with school supplies.The committee is seeking sponsors to purchase a backpack and supplies, estimated at $75.The goal is to equip 85 children for the coming school year.To become a sponsor, contact Sharon McCully at outletjournal@ sympatico.ca While donations of school supplies form the foundation of our program, financial donations will allow the committee to purchase additional supplies.We are enlisting the support of the business community to become Bronze Sponsor: $150 Silver Sponsor: $375 Gold Sponsor: $750 Cheques can be made payable to the LDWC, 257 Queen Street, Sherbrooke, QC, J1M 1K7, indicating it is for School Supplies.Tax receipts will be issued.Record Staff Sherbrooke The CHUS Surgery Department has just received a major donation from Elias Stergiou, a patient and founder of the Eggsquis Inc.franchises, who has donated $30,000 for laparoscopic surgery.\"I had, and I continue to receive very good care and I could count on competent people who are dedicated to my health,\u201d Stergiou says.\u201cThis gift is my way of showing them my gratitude and at the same time giving back to those who have contributed to the success of my business over the years.I believe it is our duty to give back to our community and contribute to the collective health.\u201d Increasingly, patients are dedicating donations to the department or unit where they were treated.These gifts demonstrate the generosity and deep commitment of the citizens of the Eastern Townships to their hospital.\"The CHUS Foundation is fortunate to be able to count on the generosity and support of Mr.Stergiou as a donor for almost 15 years.This major donation will have a real and tangible impact for many patients in the coming years,\" says CHUS Foundation Major Donations Director François Lefebvre.y PressReaderN 604 278 4604 APPLICABLE L AW J pressl^MJ'J nd distributed by PressReader.com ?+1 604 ND PROTECTED BY The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, April 26, 20 16 Page 5 Cities becoming sweet spot for bee keeping as Montreal company rents out hives By Sindi Skenderi THE CANADIAN PRESS The usual summer buzz in cities, amplified by warm weather, backyard barbecues and busy patios, is somewhat louder this year as urban bee-keeping gains popularity.A Montreal-based company is renting out beehives to people who are interested in making their own honey and to learn more about bee-keeping.According to Alveole's website, there are 15 beehive locations in Toronto, a couple in Quebec City and Maine, and more than 250 locations in Montreal, where the company started in 2012.Alveole says its hands are full with their existing locations, so they won't be expanding to any more cities for the time being.Declan Rankin Jardin, one of the three founders of Alveole, says cities are actually a better place for bees than the countryside due to floral diversity, lack of other insect competition and a ban on pesticides.This June, the company is opening up a new honey house in Toronto and Quebec City, where they will educate people on bees and guide them through the bee-keeping process.Alveole says the number of hives being rented out this coming season isn't final yet, since many people start don't start the process until later in the spring.Montrealer Karen Hickey says she got into bee-keeping because she saw her neighbours doing it and thought it would be interesting to watch the bees in action, and that she was also concerned about the declining bee population.She got a hive from Alveole last summer and saw a prolific 30-kilogram honey payoff by fall.It's been amazing \u201cjust watching them in the hive, because we take it apart, and see how they function,\u201d she said in an interview.Once rented, the company places hives in either a backyard, a balcony or a flat roof.The renting period lasts one year, and costs $65 a month.Alveole staff does all the beehive maintenance.There's just one fly in the ointment _ keeping a hive in backyards can violate some city bylaws.According to the Ontario Bee Act, a hive in Toronto has to be 30 meters away from the road.The Quebec Bees Act says they have to be 15 meters from roadways.\u201cIt's kind of an archaic rule that doesn't really encourage urban bee-keeping,\u201d says Rankin Jardin.\u201cA lot of installations can be made that are within 30 meters that are totally legitimate and wouldn't harm bees or people.\u201d But Rankin Jardin says the bylaws aren't often enforced.In Montreal, where they have the highest number of hives, Alveole is on good terms with inspectors.\u201cIt works more by complaint basis,\u201d he says.If a neighbour is unhappy and lodges a complaint, inspectors are obliged to come and ask them to change the hive's location.But Rankin Jardin says that's only happened twice so far, and is easily avoided if hives are set up and maintained properly.A single installed Alveole hive, about the size of a small laundry basket, can produce 10 to 15 kilograms of honey for the homeowners.The hives, usually made of pine, have 10 frames in them, initially accommodating 10,000 bees.The number can bal- New backgammon meetup in Sherbrooke By Matthew McCully In an attempt to spread interest about one of the oldest board games in the world, a new backgammon association has been formed in Sherbrooke, with its official launch scheduled for Saturday, April 30 at the bar, Le Refuge des Brasseurs on Galt Street West.\u201cNot many people know about the game,\u201d said Maxime Bilodeau, president of the Sherbrooke Backgammon Club (CBS).Bilodeau explained that the Quebec federation of backgammon has been around for years and well-known in Montreal; he is hoping the Sherbrooke branch, which currently has around 10 members, will grow in popularity as well.\u201cIt\u2019s a great game, and it\u2019s easy to learn,\u201d Bilodeau said.When asked why the game wasn\u2019t more popular, Bilodeau explained that it moves quickly, and people unfamiliar with backgammon might not be able to follow the motivation behind a players\u2019 move.He likened it to poker, which is a combination of chance and skill.When a poker game is on television, Bilodeau said the audience has the benefit of seeing all the players\u2019 cards, which makes the rounds easy to follow.In backgammon, Bilodeau said the strategy depends on the player, so it is harder to follow.This Saturday, April 30 at 3 p.m.local backgammon enthusiasts or curious gamers are invited to stop by Le Refuge des Brasseurs to give the game a try.Most of the current club members are students like Bilodeau, who is working on his doctorate in acoustics at the University of Sherbrooke; but there are a few older players from the community, and people of all skill levels are welcome.Bilodeau has been playing for years, and in that time, he has acquired several different boards and is happy to bring them for the club to use.loon to a colony of 80,000 bees by the end of the year; the number grows exponentially since the queen bee in each colony lays 2,000 eggs a day.Rankin Jardin says bees are a good way to educate people in the city on pollination, how hard bees work and the ways in which they get food.He's hardly alone in his passion for urban bee-keeping.In 2008, the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto partnered with the Toronto Bee-keepers Co-operative to shed light on the decimating bee population by starting a bee-keeping program on its roof.Today, the hotel has more than 350,000 bees at peak season, while the hotel chain has apiaries on top of 20 Fair-mount hotels worldwide.¦*£tr ¦A«3 CANADIAN PRESS Bees are seen on a frame from a hive in Karen Hickey\u2019s backyard Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in Montreal.Hives a rented by Alveole, a Montreal-based company, to people who are interested in making their own honey, and learn more about bee-keeping.Mother\u2019s Day messages Tell us why your mother or grandmother should go out for dinner on Mother\u2019s Day and get a chance to win one of two $50 gift certificates to Baton Rouge in Sherbrooke.\\ loveYou, Send a 30 word message about your mother or grandmother to The Record, along with $10, and we will publish them in the newspaper on May 5.The deadline is May 2.Mother/Grandmother\u2019s name: Message: From: RECORD 1195 Galt St.East, Sherbrooke, QC J1G 1Y7 or email it to classad@sherbrookerecord.com y PressReaderA 604 278 4604 APPLICABLE L AW J press l^>!'Hi nd distributed by PressReader.com ?+1 604 ND PROTECTED BY Page 6 Tuesday, April 26, 2016 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t£j\tDJ\tn\troi\tRj\t(AI\tL\tThe smarter people realised that they should write shorter sentences in order to he understood Letters Dear Editor When I wrote reports for the research division of a large company, we were told to keep it short and sweet.The company had quite a few scientists on staff, who tended to write too long and too convoluted sentences.Their reports were hard to understand.One day the company hired an efficiency bureau to analyse the effectiveness of the work force.One of the studies involved the production of written reports.They found that there was a strong correlation between the level of education and the length of the sentences produced.They came to the same conclusion as the data I found on the website of \u201cComprehension\u201d.There, a study by the American Press Institute is quoted as follows: When the average sentence length in a piece was fewer than 8 words long, readers understood 100% of the story.Even at 14 words, they could comprehend more than 90% of the information.But move to 43 word sentences and comprehension dropped below 10% I think that Mike McDevitt has interesting ideas that he likes to share with your readers.But his editorial of April 18 titled \u201cThe Great Disgrace,\u201d is too complicated.937 words in 28 sentences resulted in an average length of 33.5 words per sentence.I estimate that barely 25 % of your readers will get a complete understanding of his views.And I believe that most of his editorials are written like that.The result of the survey in my company was ironic.The smarter people realised that they should write shorter sentences in order to be understood.But some of the less educated employees started to write in longer phrases in order to give the impression that they were more intelligent than they really were.Yours Truly, Simon Langeveld Melbourne VERDICT Dart tournament Cont\u2019d from page 1 Dear Editor The 9th Annual Dart Tournament, to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, was more than a success; it was an amazing day.The tournament was held at the Old Lennoxville Golf Club with 37 teams participating.This was a record number of participants and I would like to thank each and every one of them for making the day a complete success.The champions for this year are Paul Bolduc and Francine Cayer with the runners-up being Travis Fequet and Cheryl Burnham.There are so many people to thank; players who gave so generously of their time and money, local establishments and individuals who donated prizes for the tournament, and those who helped in the preparation for the event.A huge thank-you to the following for their donations of gifts for the tournament: Bert Collins (Lennoxville Golf Club), R.Fournier-Familiprix, Pharmacy Jean Coutu, Fleuriste Lennoxville, Centre de FAuto Prévost, Gerry\u2019s Trophies, Piz-zaville Restaurant, Provigo (Lennoxville), Paul McLean (Subway), any many more.I would also like to thank Le Spécial- istes de Dards for the dart shirt that was raffled, and Bryan Perrault for donating the trophies, once again, for this year\u2019s event.As an added event this year, a small auction was held and raised $140.Grady Yetter was kind enough to be our auctioneer and kept the bidding going for quite some time.Thank you to Lorraine\u2019s Bakery for the huge basket of goodies, Denis Bobbitt for the handmade \u201cBreast Cancer Ribbon\u201d clock.I would also like to say thank you to Sylvie Corriveau, Heather Bobbitt and Marie-Claude Mercier for selling the raffle tickets, Sandra Gillam for preparing all the sandwiches and Lynda Perrault- Bobbitt for assisting me at the control table.And, a special Thank-You goes to Janet Daignault for always being there when I need her.Last, but not least, thanks to all those individuals who also donated gifts of money towards this charity, your thoughtfulness and generosity will never be forgotten.With everyone\u2019s help this tournament was a great success and we raised $1715.00! Hope to see everyone again.next year!!! Mary Dezan Lennoxville SWAT team called in for domestic dispute Record Staff Sherbrooke domestic violence case prompted Sherbrooke Police to deploy its tactical squad early Sunday morning.The commotion began at around 10:00 Saturday evening when, a man under the influence of drugs hit his wife after she discovered he was hiding a restricted weapon in her home.Fearing that she would notify the police, the Record Staff Sherbrooke Ihe City of Magog is advising the public that its website will be unavailable as of 9 a.m.Friday, April 29, until 10 a.m.Monday, May 2.This temporary interruption is made necessary by work to bring the city\u2019s newly redesigned, website which will be up on Monday.RECORD 1195 Galt East, Sherbrooke, Quebec JIG 1Y7 Fax: 819-821-3179 e-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Sharon McCully Publisher .Stephen Blake Corresp.Editor Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman .(819) 569-9511 (819) 569-6345 (819) 569-9931 DEPARTMENTS Accounting___ Advertising __ Circulation __ Newsroom .(819)\t569-9511 .(819)\t569-9525 .(819)\t569-9528 .(819)\t569-6345 Knowlton office 5B Victoria Street, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) 243-5155 PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Quebec:\t1 year\t135,60\t6,78\t13.53\t$155.91 6 MONTHS\t71,19\t3,56\t7,10\t$81.85 3 MONTHS\t36,16\t1.81\t3,60\t$41.57 ON-LINE SUBSCRIPTIONS Quebec:\t1 year\t71,50\t3.58\t7,13\t$82.21 1 MONTH\t6,49\t0.32\t0,65\t$7.46 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, 1195 Galt East, Sherbrooke, QC JIG 1Y7 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA man grabbed the gun, a .357 revolver, before taking off.Concerned about an inebriated armed and violent man loose in the city, police called in the tactical squad.After he was located in the home of friends on Craig St., the 40-year old was arrested by the tactical team shortly after 4 a.m.Sunday after a two-hour operation.The Sherbrooke man, known to police, had taken refuge in the attic of the building, where he had hidden behind the insulation.The weapon was found a few hours later.The suspect appeared in the Sherbrooke courthouse Monday to face charges of illegal possession of a restricted weapon and spousal abuse.Other charges could follow.Magog website down for the weekend The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Page 7 \tr\t1\t\t\u201cWe absolutely intend to continue to own the Flyers,\u201d Comcast CEO Brian J\u2014\tL/OC(9t.\tu>p©rt§\tRoberts said.Gaiters, Vert & Or open football season with Mayor\u2019s Cup By Mike Hickey Special to the Record The gridiron version of the Battle of Sherbrooke will be fought early this RSEQseason as the Bishop's Gaiters will play host to their cross-town rivals the Sherbrooke Vert & Or under the lights at Coulter Field on Saturday, September 3rd.Kick-off for the annual Mayor's Cup on the line is slated for 7 p.m.After their home opener the Gaiters will hit the road for RSEQ.contests against the defending Dunsmore Cup champion Montreal Carabins (Friday, September 9 at 7 p.m.) and the McGill Redmen (September 16 at 7 p.m.) They return to Lennoxville Saturday September 24th for Homecoming Weekend when they will place an interlocking game against the St.Mary's Huskies.The university will use the event to honour and celebrate Bruce and Joyce Coulter.Bruce Coulter, the school's long-time head football coach and athletic director is credited with establishing the Gaiter football program into a national contender.Coulter was named the national Coach of the Year in 1986 and in 1992 the CIS inaugurated the Bruce Coulter Award presented to an outstanding player in the Vanier Cup Game.Coulter first gained recognition as a two-way player (defensive back and quarterback) with the Canadian Football League\u2019s Montréal Alouettes in the 1950s.Bishop's final two home games will be against the Redmen and the Concordia Stingers.They will meet the Redmen under the lights on Friday, October 14 when they host McGill once again under the lights on Coulter Field at 7 p.m.and close out the regular season against the Stingers on Saturday, October 29 at 1 p.m.The Vert & Or\u2019s home opener will take place Saturday September 10 when they host McGill at 4 p.m.Their other home games will be against the Carabins (Saturday, October 1 at 2 p.m.).The Stingers (Saturday, October 15 at 4 p.m.) and the Laval Rouge et Or (Saturday, October 29 at 4 p.m.).The RSEQ.semifinals and Dunsmore Cup are set for the next two consecutive Saturdays while the Uteck Bowl, a CIS semifinal, will pit the OUA Champion traveling to face the RSEQ Champion on November 19.The Vanier Cup will take place at Tim Horton's Field in Hamilton, Ont.on Saturday, November 26.Flyers finish another empty season without Stanley Cup By Dan Gelston THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ust as it has in every season since winning it all in 1975, Philadelphia heads home without a Stanley Cup.Under rookie coach Dave Hakstol, the Flyers were never expected to contend.But the vanishing act by the their top goal scorers in the six-game playoff series loss to the top-seeded Washington Capitals left the Flyers wondering if they could have gone deeper had their top two lines produced at anywhere close to their normal rate.Or, it could simply be time to move ahead and look at trading a player or two out of the core mix of Claude Giroux, Wayne Simmonds, Jake Voracek, Bray-den Schenn and Sean Couturier.Giroux (67 points in the regular season) had one assist in the series.Simmonds (60 points) had two assists.Schenn (26 goals) also failed to score a goal, leaving Philadelphia's top three goal scorers without one following a regular season where they combined for 80.The Flyers need size, the Flyers need speed and they need to decide if Steve Mason or playoff sensation Michal Neu-virth is the answer in net.Headed into the first off-season in franchise history without founder Ed Snider, here are some questions to consider headed into their 50-year anniversary season: NO SNIDER: Snider was one of the few owners in sports who was associated with a franchise as much as their greatest players.Even in his final months, Snider was no figurehead owner.He quizzed general manager Ron Hextall about potential trade deadline moves and signed off last summer on the bold decision to hire Hakstol from the college coaching ranks and plow ahead with a rebuild.Hextall will make all the trades and offer free agents their deals.But who signs off on Hextall's transactions?The Flyers have yet to name Snider's successor, and while they're in no rush for now, speculation remains about how long the team might remain under the Comcast umbrella.Snider only owned about 25 per cent of the team, though he assumed day-to-day control.His family could liquidate their ownership stake, leaving the Flyers in full control of entertainment company Comcast Specta-cor.\u201cWe absolutely intend to continue to own the Flyers,\u201d Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said.Either way, the Flyers need a chairman.NET GAINS: Mason was the Flyers' No.1 goalie this season.Until he wasn't.The Flyers goalie carousel, undoubtedly the biggest reason the team hasn't won a championship in 41 years, continued yet again in the playoffs when the ineffective Mason was benched for Neu-virth.Mason never recovered from the 101-foot goal allowed in Game 2 that was replayed on an endless loop in Philadelphia.Neuvirth stepped in and won two straight games, including a whopping a 44-save effort in a Game 5 shutout win.He stopped 103 of 105 shots in only three games.\u201cHe's the guy who gave us the fighting chance.Mase did too,\u201d Gostisbehere said.\u201cIt's tough you want to get some goals for the guy.Give him some support.But it doesn't happen sometimes.\u201d Hextall has to decide if she should stick with Mason or trade him and put the future in Neuvirth's hands.WHO YA GONNA CALL: Shayne Gostisbehere might have won rookie of the year had he played a full season.But 17 goals and 46 points in only 64 games made quite an impression on the Flyers and the rest of the league.Only 23, he was named the Flyers' top defenceman and he set a team rookie record for goals scored by a defenceman.The Flyers were 5-8-3 when he was promoted, and with his \u201cGhost\u201d nickname name and instant hot streak, he was an immediate fan favourite.\u201cHe's got a great ability, this deceptive little move where he tries to suck you in and then he opens up the lane.He's got a real accurate shot and he gets it off fairly quickly,\u201d Capitals coach Barry Trotz said.\u201cHe was the guy getting pucks through and creating offence and creating zone time for them, so we did spend a little more time and watched him a little more closer, for sure.\u201d ROOKIE COACH: Hakstol came out of nowhere and his hiring out of college stunned the NHL world.Hakstol spent 11 seasons at North Dakota and his success in guiding the Flyers to the playoffs in his first season should help ensure it's not another 20-plus years until a college coach gets a head NHL job.When other general managers were chasing Mike Babcock and Todd McLel-lan during a golden off-season of coaching free agents, Hextall assumed a major risk in hiring Hakstol.The reward was a surprising return to the Stanley Cup playoffs.He also earned the respect of his players who seemed to warm to the NHL rookie.\u201cDid I enjoy it?Absolutely.I've loved every minute of it,\u201d Hakstol said.a£3Ljet* CANADIAN PRESS Philadelphia Flyers head coach Dave Hakstol speaking to his players pressIJM'/JJ Printed and distributed by PressReader Pres^R e a d er -Jjo m^^+^6 0 4^27 8 4604 COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 8 Tuesday, April 26, 2016 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Birth Too much of a good thing?* X LAMBIE, Meredith Rachel - In a surprise move a week before the expected by-election, young Meredith Rachel Lambie was appointed to the position of family baby in the household of Shanna Bernier and Gordon Lambie on April 15 at 3:11am.Though the household incumbent, Beatrice Lambie, was known to be quite popular with her constituents, the candidate noted that the 71b 9oz newcomer was better suited to the position declared herself more than happy to fill the as-yet vacant role of \u201cBig Sister.\u201d Though still new to her responsibilities Meredith has already shown herself to be adept at flailing and looking around with concern.Solidarity I BELIEVE.I GIVE.ONWKHOlMUCaKMm Development end Peace 1 888 234-8533 www.devp.org FROM CONSUMER REPORTS(R) By the editors of Consumer Reports Most American adults already get enough calcium, folic acid and iron without eating fortified foods or taking dietary supplements, according to Consumer Reports.Here\u2019s what you need to know about getting the right amount of those nutrients.\u2014 Calcium Adults generally need 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams of calcium per day, which is plentiful in dairy and also found in beans, greens, fruit and nuts.But don\u2019t routinely exceed 2,000 to 2,500 milligrams, particularly of added or supplemental calcium, which research suggests is handled differently by our bodies than the calcium from food.Too much added calcium can increase the risk of kidney stones.In contrast, food that\u2019s naturally rich in calcium seems to lower that risk.Calcium dietary supplements can also interact dangerously with some heart and thyroid drugs.It\u2019s easy to go overboard, Consumer Reports notes.A 3/4-cup serving of Total Whole Grain cereal, for example, has 1,000 milligrams of calcium, and a Special K French Vanilla Protein Shake contains 350 milligrams.Add two Nature\u2019s Way Alive Calcium Gummies (1,000 milligrams), and you\u2019ve consumed more than double the daily requirement.\u2014 Folic Acid and Folate The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends that most adults consume 400 micrograms of folic acid per day, a vitamin you\u2019ll find in dark leafy greens, fruit, beans and eggs.But don\u2019t get more than 1,000 micrograms of folic acid per day, a form of folate used in dietary supplements and fortified foods.Too much can mask vitamin B12 deficiency, most likely to be seen among people 50 and older, and in vegetarians.\u201cUntreated, that can lead to nerve damage, cognitive trouble and even psychiatric problems,\u201d says Consumer Reports\u2019 medical director, Dr.Orly Avitzur.Research suggests that daily folic acid supplements of 300 to 800 micrograms can hide the symptoms of B12 deficiency.In a study of more than 2,500 older adults, consumption of more than 400 micrograms per day was associated with cognitive decline.Many manufacturers add folic acid to such products as enriched bread, cereal, flour, pasta and rice.If you snack on a Luna bar and take a One A Day Men\u2019s 50+ Healthy Advantage supplement, you\u2019ve consumed double the amount that your body requires and hit the government\u2019s safe upper limit.\u2014 Iron In general, 8 to 18 milligrams of iron per day is sufficient unless you have a condition like iron deficiency anemia.The IOM says healthy people shouldn\u2019t exceed 45 milligrams.More than that can increase the likelihood of diabetes and heart problems for those with hemochromatosis, a surprisingly common genetic condition that causes the body to deposit excess iron in vital organs.Most adults can get sufficient iron from food that naturally contains it, including red meat, beans, broccoli and eggs.Cereal, pasta and bread are often fortified with iron, so you might get more than you need without even realizing it.One serving of Total Raisin Bran provides 18 milligrams; one GNC Ultra Iron supplement contains 65 milligrams.What to do: It\u2019s tough to avoid fortified foods altogether, nor should you.But it\u2019s wise to concentrate on getting as much of your calcium, folic acid and iron as you can from whole food sources rather than fortified products.Consumer Reports recommends checking the Nutrition Faces label on packaged goods to see how much of those nutrients you\u2019re getting.And unless your doctor has recommended dietary supplements of calcium, folic acid or iron, skip them.To learn more, visit ConsumerReports.org.Datebook TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 Today is the 117th day of 2016 and the 38th day of spring.TODAYS HISTORY: In 1865, John Wilkes Booth, President Abraham Lincoln\u2019s assassin, was killed by Union troops in Virginia.In 1937, German planes bombed the city of Guernica in Spain.In 1986, a reactor ruptured at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in the Soviet Union, spreading radioactive material over much of Europe.In 2000, Vermont Gov.Howard Dean signed the nation\u2019s first bill allowing gay couples to form civil unions.TODAYS BIRTHDAYS: Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), artist; Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903), landscape architect; Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951), philosopher; Charles Richter (1900-1985), seismologist; Bernard Malamud (1914-1986), author; I.M.Pei (1917- ), architect; Carol Burnett (1933- ), actress/comedian; Giancarlo Esposito (1958- ), actor; Jet Li (1963- ), actor; Kevin James (1965- ), actor/comedian; Tom Welling (1977- ), actor; Channing Tatum (1980- ), actor.TODAYS FACT: The United States has 99 operational nuclear reactors, more than any other nation.TODAYS SPORTS: In 1941, the organ, now a staple at Major League Baseball stadiums, made its debut at Wrigley Field, during a game in which the Chicago Cubs lost to the St.Louis Cardinals, 6-2.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cPerhaps I regret the fact that I was not two men: one who could live a full life apart from writing, and one who lived in art, exploring all he had to experience and know how to make his work right; yet not regretting that he had put his life into the art of perfecting the work.\u201d \u2014 Bernard Malamud TODAYS NUMBER: 64,000 \u2014 square miles contaminated by radioactive material from the Chernobyl disaster, an area approximately the size of Wisconsin.TODAYS MOON: Between full moon (April 21) and last quarter moon (April 29).Cribbage Tournament held in memory of Barb and Dale Leonard A Cribbage Tournament was held at the A.N.A.F Unit #318, \u201cThe Hut\u201d, 300 St.Francis Street, Lennoxville on Thursday, April 14 in memory of Barb and Dale Leonard.A total of 38 people played, members and guests alike.Colleen explained the rules and the tournament began.The winners were: 1st place: Doreen Morissette and Bob Harrison with a score of 721.2nd place: Adele and Bob Wilson with a score of 714.3rd place: Karen Cook and Judit Mayer with a score of 69 7.A light lunch was donated by the Ladies Auxilliary of \u201cThe Hut\u201d.Thank you so much ladies, it was delicious.The half and half was split in two and won by Marie Letemplier and Keith Vintinner.Pat and Carolyn Leonard accepted the donation in memory of their parents, Barb and Dale Leonard.They wanted to give the money raised to the Water and Sewer fund, in order to give back to \u201cThe Hut\u201d in which their parents were very much involved.They thanked everyone for their generous donations and presented the funds to two members of the Water and Sewer committee who were present, Doreen Morissette and Dannie Maclver.This was the last tournament of the season.Colleen wished everyone a great summer.Submitted by Colleen Matthews RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES BIRTH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 400 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 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costs.(press ^23 nd distributed by PressReader.com ?+1 604 ND PROTECTED BY y PressReader\"N 604 278 4604 APPLICABLE LAW/ The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Page 9 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 SHERBROOKE (LENNOXVILLE) Saturday, May 21 at 3 p.m.: ESTRIA presents \u201ctrio Uplands\u201d at The Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre (9 Speid).With selections for clarinet, cello and piano by Kahn, Muczynski, Barber and Lu-toslawski, performed by clarinetist Pauline Farrugia, cellist Erich Kory and pianist Daniella Bernstein.Come and hear this wonderful Eastern Townships music ensemble.Admission charged.To make a reservation, please contact Pauline Farrugia at 819-842-1072 or at es-tria@cgocable.ca.This wonderful series is made possible thanks to the financial support of Le Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec.More information on the series at http://pages.globetrotter.net je stria NORTH HATLEY Sunday, May 22 at 3 p.m.: ESTRIA presents \u201cTrio Uplands\u201d at St.Elizabeth\u2019s Church (3115 Capelton).With selections for clarinet, cello and piano by Kahn, Muczynski, Barber and Lutoslawski, performed by clarinetist Pauline Farrugia, cellist Erich Kory and pianist Daniella Bernstein.Come and hear this wonderful Eastern Townships music ensemble Admission charged.To make a reservation, please contact Pauline Farrugia at 819-842-1072 or at estria@cgocable.ca.This wonderful series is made possible thanks to the financial support of Le Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec.More information on the series at http://pages.glo-betrotter.net/estria LENNOXVILLE Men\u2019s general meeting A.N.A.F.Unit 318 will be held on Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m.on the main floor.Lennoxville Uplands Art Exhibit.Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre once again hosts sisters Danielle and Christiane Dion for a spring exhibition.Their works will be on display at the Uplands gallery from April 3 to May 29, 2016.Danielle Dion, embroiderer, creates colourful tableaus, utilizing threads, silk appliqués and small treasures.Ceramist Christiane Dion of- fers an all-new collection of unique individuals brought to life from her vivid imagination.Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.Free admission.SHERBROOKE Saturday, May 7 from 4 p.m.to 6 p.m., the Church of the Advent will hold their annual Spring Salad Bar Tea with salads, ham, fresh rolls, cakes, squares, tea and coffee.There will also be a sales table of homemade goodies, so please bring a bag.All are welcome.Admission charged.STANSTEAD Benefit Dart Tournament for Steven Boudreau, a local 12 year old recently diagnosed with Leukemia, on Saturday, April 30 at the Stanstead Legion.Registration starts at noon.Games start at 1 p.m.401 double in/double out.Mixed doubles, bring your own partner (mothers can play with daughters, fathers can play with sons, everyone else mixed).Admission charged.Info: Marilyn McComb 819-838-4770.LENNOXVILLE There will be 500 cards played at \u201cThe Hut\u201d, A.NA.F.Unit #318, 300 St.Francis Street, Lennoxville on Wednesday, April 27\tat 1:30 p.m.Everyone welcome.LENNOXVILLE The annual Spring Bazaar and Salad Supper will be held at \u201cThe Hut\u201d, A.N.A.F.Unit #318, 300 St.Francis Street, Lennoxville on Saturday, April 30.Silent Auction, bake table and sales tables open at 3 p.m.Supper begins at 4:30 p.m.Turkey, ham and various salads served.Coffee, tea and deserts included.Not to be missed! NORTH HATLEY The Frontier Animal Society benefit night at The Piggery Theatre, North Hatley on May 13 at 8 p.m.featuring David Francey, promoting his new album Empty Train.Limited number of tickets.To reserve call Mary at 819-838-1421 or Linda Peacock at 819-868-2684.If you wish to support our Shelter, please buy your tickets from us.LENNOXVILLE 2016 Spring Rummage Sale at St Georges church hall 84 Queen St., Thursday April 28\tand Friday April 29,10 a.m.to 5 p.m.Bag sale on Saturday April 30 from 8:30 a.m.to 12 noon Articles for the sale may be left at the church hall the week of April 24.Save your dollars shop with us.LENNOXVILLE The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Sherbrooke and District invites you to attend the 24th annual Regional Public Speaking Competition on Thursday, May 5 to be held at the Amédée Beaudoin Community Center, 10 Samuel- Gratham St.behind the Town Hall in Lennoxville.No admission, free parking.Overflow parking is available on Queen Street next to the florist.Five high schools will be participating: Alexander Galt High School, Bishop\u2019s College School, Massey-Vanier High School, Richmond Regional High School and Stanstead College School.Junior competitors will speak at 4:15, seniors at 5:45 following a short refreshment break.The school represented by each winner will receive a modest prize of $100 to benefit their library.The Organizing Committee looks forward to your support of these very interesting orators.LENNOXVILLE You are cordially invited to join us at 10 a.m.on Sunday, May 1 for a \u201cService of Hope and Inspiration\u201d to be held at the Lennoxville United Church, 6 Church Street, Sherbrooke (borough of Lennoxville) when we will honour family members and friends whose lives have been affected by, or lost to, a life-threatening illness such as cancer.If you wish to honour or commemorate your loved one with a floral tribute please call Frankie Noble (819-842-1035) by April 22 or simply join us on May 1 and be inspired.Proceeds of sales of flowers will be shared between La Maison Aube Lumière and Leucan (Projet Têtes Rasées).MAGOG Last Words: How to plan your own memorial or celebration of life.Leave an intangible legacy of values.Rev.Carole Martignacco, an expert in personalized ceremonies.Wednesday, April 27,10 a.m.to noon, at the Memphremagog Community Learning Centre, Princess Elizabeth School, 120 Bellevue.Free of charge.Suggested donation for refreshments: $2.All are welcome.Please pre-register at 819-238-1258 or 819-842-4146.Session 1 in \u201cHappy Endings\u201d series of 5 workshops.Info: 819-842-4146, www.uuestrie.ca, Face-book UU Estrie.LENNOXVILLE Pre-Mother\u2019s Day Supper on Sunday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m.at the Army, Navy, Air Force Unit #318 (The Hut), 300 St.Francis, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville).Roast Beef with all the trimmings, pie for dessert.Meal prepared by the men of Unit #318.Tickets available at the door.One sitting only.Information: 819-346-9122 after 1 p.m.LENNOXVILLE St.Francis Valley Naturalist Club meeting, Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m.at the Amedee Beaudoin Community Centre, 10 Samuel Gratham St., Lennoxville Borough.Program: Randi Heatherington from Champlain College will speak about her trip north to Norway and the Arctic Circle.Everyone is welcome.NORTH HATLEY Wills, Living Wills, and End-of-Life Legal Issues.Me.Tim Leonard, Notary, will speak about legal issues pertaining to the end of life, such as do-not-resuscitate orders, incapacity mandates, or other questions.Friday, April 29,10 a.m.to noon, at UUEstrie, 201 Main (downstairs).Free of charge.Small donation for refreshments.All are welcome.Please pre-register at 819-842-4146.Session 1 in \u201cHappy Endings\u201d series of 5 workshops.Info: 819-842-4146, www.uuestrie.ca, Facebook UU Estrie.LENNOXVILLE HCC Senior luncheon will be held at noon on Thursday, April 28 at Hope Community Church, 102 Queen St., Lennoxville.Entrance from parking lot, wheelchair accessible, elevator available.Everyone welcome.Next luncheon will be May 26 (last one for the season).DANVILLE St.Augustine\u2019s Anglican Church in Danville will be holding a Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 30t from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.Muffins, coffee and tea will be served in the cafe corner.Donations will be accepted at the church on Wednesday, April 27 from 6-8 and Friday, April 29 from 2-4 and 6-8.AUSTIN MS Branch 2000 fun afternoon will be held on Sunday, May 1 at the Austin Municipal Hall, Millington Road, from 1:30 p.m.to 6 p.m.Entertainment by \u201cMike and The Strangers.\u201d If you play an instrument or sing, come share your talent with us.Light snacks served at 4 p.m.Coffee and Tea are free.Chips and soft drinks for sale.Half/half and exchange gift table.Admission charged for MS.BULWER 500 card parties are starting up again at the Bulwer Community Center, on Jordan Hill Road! First one - Thursday, April 28 at 2 p.m.Card game followed by distribution of prizes and light lunch.Admission charged.For more info contact Peggy Roy in the evenings at 819-875-3571.Mark your calendars for May 12 and 26 as well! MAGOG St.Paul\u2019s United Church Women will hold their annual Spring Chicken and Biscuit Supper, April 30, from 5 p.m.to 6:30 p.m.at St.Paul\u2019s United Church, 211 Pine St., Magog.Admission charged, children 5 and under free.Featuring homemade biscuits and homemade pies.All are welcome.The sound of her voice stresses me out TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 Dear Annie: My cubicle is separated by a low wall from \u201cTerri,\u201d the woman who works next to me.Here\u2019s the problem: I might be talking with seven other people near me at different times and we could be whispering, but Terri manages to hear the conversation and always has an opinion to add.Every associate who works near Terri has an issue with her constant opinions, her butting into other people\u2019s conversations, and the incessant talk about her failing marriage, her difficult kids and her finances.We don\u2019t invite these personal conversations, especially because no matter what you say, you are wrong and she is right.Management has spoken to the rest of us, saying we shouldn\u2019t talk about Terri when she isn\u2019t present, because it creates negativity in the workplace.Yet they say nothing about her constant, disruptive yapping during an eight-hour shift.The sound of her voice stresses me out so much that it\u2019s hard to maintain a professional manner around her, and I\u2019m afraid that little negative remarks are slipping Annie\u2019s Mailbox out.How can we make Terri mind her own affairs until she is invited into the conversation?How can we get her to do some work (and let us do ours) instead of blabbing all day about her personal problems?\u2014 Ready to Tear My Hair Out Dear Ready: Let\u2019s start with the obvious \u2014 you don\u2019t like Terri and you have been excluding her from your conversations.She responds by talking and butting in, so that she feels part of the workplace environment.You respond with annoyance.Imagine how you would react if you were frozen out of your co-workers\u2019 conversations.Have you tried including her?Doing so now and then will make it easier to ask for some quiet time when you both need to finish your work.But if she still cannot stop talking, the next step is headphones and a smile.Dear Annie: I read the letter from \u201cPerplexed Grandmother,\u201d who has been unable to establish a connection with her 3-year-old grandson because the family lives with the daughter-in-law\u2019s parents and she has limited contact.Your advice was good, and I agree that she should talk to her son about taking a more active role in his child\u2019s safety.I have another suggestion for Grandma to get closer.I have many friends who live far from their children and grandchildren and they have solved this problem with FaceTime or Skype.Over the phone or computer, they read books to the kids, have lunch \u201ctogether\u201d and simply enjoy regular conversations.This is what military families do, and it works just as well for everyone else who lives far away from their grandchildren.Please remember this as an option.You would be surprised how many of the older generation manage to make this high-tech connection.\u2014 M.Dear M.: We have often mentioned how easy it is to keep in touch with far-flung family members through smartphones and laptops.We hope those who haven\u2019t yet tried the technology will learn how.Annie\u2019s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. 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