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[" Monks coming to Ayer\u2019s Cliff Page 5 ¦ the» RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Of heart and home Editorial - Page 6 75 cents + taxes\tPM#0040007682\tWednesday, July 27, 2016 Glen Villa Gardens to open for Massawippi Foundation Fundraiser misam ,;;L ¦- >-v- ; \u2022 \\ - '¦yrf' r-> 'IVT \u2022 : 777*\t.\u2014r Vi* > V'- :-* GORDON LAMBIE Pat Webster standing in the part of her garden known as \"the china terrace\" because of the hundreds of pieces of broken china from the former Glen Villa Hotel she found on the site in 1996.She has since used the shards to create a small homage to the hotel in just one of a series of tributes to the history of the property the public will be able to visit this coming August 4.By Gordon Lambie FEI will not reconsider Bromont for the World Equestrian Games By Rachel Newcombe Special to The Record It is all over for Bromont.After the mid-July announcement that the community\u2019s bid for the 2018 World Equestrian Games was at risk over a lack of funding and a back-and-forth suggestion that budget adjustments might lead to more money from the Federal Government, a recent announcement from the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has settled the matter.The original problem came from worries over the fact that there was a lack of private funding for the event, leading to the contract between the FEI and Bromont, who would host the games, to be terminated.Brome-Missisquoi Member of Parliament Denis Paradis, who received calls from the community on the issue, believed that could be changed.Paradis had previously stated to The Record that if work could be done on the budget, some federal funding could be supplied.\u201cI told them I was ready to push for them,\u201d he explained about his talk with the 2018 World Games committee.They then would have approached the FEI to change their minds.Unfortunately, the FEI is holding firmly to the contract termination, shutting the door on any possibility of Bromont hosting the games.Cont\u2019d on page 5 On August 4, Pat and Norman Webster will be welcoming the public to the gardens of their home, Glen Villa in Saint Catherine de Hatley, as a fundraiser for the Massawippi Foundation.Established in 2010, the foundation helps fund local community projects as well as supporting the Massawippi Conservation Trust, an initiative working to preserve natural spaces around Lake Massawippi.\u201cWe\u2019re committed to not just land conservation but to supporting the community projects that the foundation has funded,\u201d said Pat Webster, explaining that the foundation has funded more than $100,000 in community work since its foundation four years ago.For $20 per person, anyone who is interested can visit the Gardens of Glen Villa on August 4 from 10am to 4pm.Over the course of that time people are invited to wander the 750-acre property on a self-guided tour through unique sculptures that highlight aspects of local history in what Webster calls \u201ca different approach to creating a garden.\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not a traditional garden,\u201d the owner said \u201cthere are so many things I\u2019ve added that relate to the background of the property.\u201d Noting that this is the first time she and her husband have had such a large-scale opening of the garden trail, Webster highlighted the open visit as an opportunity for people to experience something new while also contributing to a great cause.\u201cThis year seemed to be the year to do this,\u201d Webster said, explaining that the funds raised are going specifically toward the efforts of the foundation to create a series of ecologically friendly walking trails within the Massawippi Conservation.\u201cThe public trails will officially open next July first for the hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Cont\u2019d on page 5 \u2014x H E ^\u2014 RECORD get a 7 DAY TBIAL ONUNE SCRIPTION- 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 hoard elections \u2019Towitthipi press Printed and distributed by PressReader PressReader.com ?+1 604 278 4604 COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 2 Wednesday, July 27, 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 J J / TODAY: / SUNNY HIGH OF 27 LOW OF 14 THURSDAY: CLOUDY HIGH OF 25 LOW OF 13 i j .; FRIDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS HIGH OF 25 LOW OF 12 i -I i / , 1 ' / r V SATURDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 25 LOW OF 12 SUNDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS HIGH OF 26 LOW OF 14 Keeping in Touch Help add to the collection of inspirational people ToWKiJhippei\u2019J Do you know someone outstanding?How about someone inspirational?There are a large number of people in the historical Eastern Townships who are doing a great deal of important work.Their dedication, initiatives and tireless actions contribute to a healthier community for us all.While they don\u2019t ask for anything in return, wouldn\u2019t it be wonderful if there was a way to celebrate and thank these unsung heroes?The Outstanding Townshippers award was established 17 years ago for just that purpose - to recognize and honour the efforts of those who are making a positive contribution to the Townships English-speaking community.Whether they are on sports fields, in our hospitals or schools, at the food bank or various local events, these individuals, couples and groups are a critical part of our vibrant community.Each year, Townshippers\u2019 Association honours people who truly stand out from the crowd through their community contributions.To date, there are more than 70 Outstanding Townshippers whose individual stories are featured in a book at the Association\u2019s Sherbrooke office.Over the summer this record of people known for going above-and-beyond will be digitized for easier sharing.By highlighting these inspirational award recipients, Townshippers\u2019 hopes that others will be moved to contribute in the community by sharing their knowledge, skills and heart with those around them.So what are you waiting for?Nominate someone today to receive this year\u2019s Outstanding Townshippers award at the 2016 Townshippers\u2019 Day opening ceremonies on September 17, in Brome [TDay.ca], Applications must be received hy noon, Friday, August 26, 2016, and will be blind-judged based on the description of the nominee\u2019s accomplishments or contributions, and a letter of support.Visit Townshippers.org/OT for details, then follow the link to the online submission or to download a nomination form.Forms are also available at either of Townshippers\u2019 offices - 257 rue Queen in Sherbrooke, or 584 Knowlton Rd.in Lac-Brome.For more information, please contact Cathy Turner at 819-566-5717 (toll free 1-877-566-5717), ct@township-pers.org Add Your Voice to the Prime Minister's Youth Council Townships youth have a unique perspective about the challenges and successes experienced by members of a minority community.If you are age 16 to 24, make your voice heard at the national level by joining the Prime Minister's Youth Council.According to his office, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is forming the council to help the current government to do a better job of understanding and addressing the needs of Canada\u2019s young people.The Youth Council will serve this purpose by bringing a range of knowledge and experience to the table from diverse communities across all Canadian regions.They will provide non-partisan advice to the Prime Minister on issues facing the country, such as employment, access to education, rising student debts, and climate change.From now until August 12, youth can apply to be a member of the first wave of the Council which will join 30 members from across the country for a mandate of up to two years.The Council will meet multiple times a year - both online and offline - across the country.All travel and accommodation needs will be taken care of for meetings held outside of your community.Parents can rest easy knowing that youth members under the age of 18 will be supervised.To apply visit canada.ca/youth.Have more questions?Call 1-800-563-3030.For more information on Townshippers\u2019 Association and our activities, keep reading this weekly Keeping in Touch column in The Record and visit us on Twitter @Townshippers, Facebook and our website www.Townshippers.org.Connect with Townshippers\u2019 offices in Sherbrooke at 100 - 257 Queen St.819-566-5717, toll free: 1-866-566-5717 or Lac-Brome at 3-584 Knowlton Rd, 450-242-4421, toll free: 1-877-242-4421.TOWNSHIPPERS\u2019 ASSOCIATION rosfleeni More than 70 Outstanding Townshippers have been collected in this book since 1999.Two more will be added this year, thanks to your nominations! 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The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday, July 27, 20 16 Page 3 The legal graffiti project has several purposes, including beautifying the area and contributing to the improvement of neighborhood life,.Mystery substance briefly shuts Beebe post office Local New By Gordon Lambie The post office in Beebe was the site of some excitement on Monday afternoon after a local postal worker discovered a mysterious substance while checking packages at the counter.Sergeant Aurelie Guindon of the Sûreté du Québec explained that the call from the post office came at 12:45pm and explained that the nature of the situation resulted in a fairly large emergency services response even though the substance ultimately ended up not being a threat to public safety.\u201cWe will not identify the substance because there is further analysis to be done,\u201d Guindon said, \u201cbut there was no danger to public security.\u201d The SQofficer said that the provincial police force remained at the post office until just after 5pm, when the on-site analysis was completed.Further study of the substance will be carried out elsewhere.\u201cIt took a long time because the spe- cialists came from out of town,\u201d a post office employee told The Record, adding that although Canada Post has clear guidelines for how to respond to unknown substances, this was the first time that they had to be put to use in the Stanstead area.The Post office returned to normal operations on Tuesday.Golf cart joy ride\tLe President lockout doesn\u2019t end well\tends Wednesday Record Staff Sherbrooke Five teenagers were arrested early Tuesday after taking a stolen golf cart on a destructive joy ride.The 17-year olds were nabbed shortly after 2:40 after causing considerable damage to both private and public property.Police say the kids travelled over a dis- tance of several kilometres and damaged properties on Beckett, Duvernay, Rostand, Beaudry and Vaudreuil streets before being stopped on De Liège.Damaged property includes landscaping, fences, residential street lights, and waste bins.The adolescents face various charges in Youth Court including theft, receiving stolen property, vandalism, and possession of a narcotic.Record Staff Sherbrooke The long-standing labor dispute at Sherbrooke\u2019s Hotel Le President will end this Wednesday, the employees union has announced.Some 60 per cent of the approximately 30 employees belonging to Section 1791 of the Teamsters Union have ratified a tentative agreement reached late Monday In addition to wage increases of 15.ü per cent over a contract period of fiv\u20ac years, the agreement includes paid sicl days and holidays.The hotel isn\u2019t out of the woods yet however, as a Ministry of Labour investi gation revealed that it had employed il legal strike-breakers during tin two-week lockout and could face fines.Magog library book sale raises $25,000 Record Staff Sherbrooke The Friends of the Memphremagog Library have deemed the 2016 Great Book Sale a great success, with almost 55,000 books, CDs, DVDs, games, and puzzles gaining a new life through the work of over 50 volunteers including a team of 15 volunteers who worked throughout the year sorting, classifying, and preparing for the annual event.The objective of the sale is to contribute to the promotion and visibility of the books and reading.The 45th edition raised more than $ 25,000 from the nearly 2,000 people who took advantage of the sale.The success of the sale will provide significant support to the Memphremagog help it provide an even wider range of services, activities, and events that encourage reading in Magog.Unsold books are offered free of charge to local agencies, nursing homes, and other public places, contributing to both the spread of reading and the happiness of many people.No sanctuary for Beauvoir thief Record Staff Sherbrooke A Sherbrooke man has been arrested following a theft of several hundred dollars from the Beauvoir Sanctuary overnight Sunday.Closed-circuit video footage shows the 63-year old stealing $850 in cash and police were able to identify the culprit and arrest him at his home, where they recovered the stolen money.The man has been questioned by investigators from the Sherbrooke Police and should face charges of burglary and theft.Queen St.repair work continues Record Staff Traffic will once again be slowed on Queen St.Wednesday in Lennoxville as work continues manhole repairs.The work will be carried out at the intersection with Clough beginning at 7:15 a.m.to conclude around 5 p.m.One lane on Queen will be closed as work continues.Signallers will be on hand to direct traffic.00 nperrya/ï So/n&çjtx-y.1 800 S67-ACDM Until there's a cure, there's us.Wall art project: call for projects for artists in urban art (second phase) Record Staff Sherbrooke The City of Sherbrooke Tags and Graffiti Committee is calling on urban artists to apply for the second phase of its project to create murals in the multipurpose path under the roundabout at the intersection of Industriel and Portland boulevards.During the first phase this month, five works having under the theme \"Sherbrooke\u2019s Green Future\" were produced.This second phase will be in the same vein.The legal graffiti project has several purposes, including beautifying the area and contributing to the improvement of neighborhood life, encouraging legal graffiti, and promoting harm reduction and respect for public property.Finally, the chosen location complements the theme, promoting sustainable transportation and healthy lifestyles.The multi-purpose trail allows active transportation users, such as pedestrians and cyclists to travel safely, away from traffic.The call for projects is open to graffiti artists living, working, or studying full-time in Sherbrooke.These have until September 5 to make their proposals.The murals will be produced in October of this year, depending on weather conditions.All project and competition details are available on the city\u2019s website (sher-brooke.ca/graffitis) The creation of urban art on eight sections of concrete structures on the trail has been very popular with the public, a city press release claims, and pictures of the final results have been shared over 700 times on social networks, accompanied by positive and admiring comments.The first phase of the project was produced by graffiti artists Ultra Nan, Vincent Arnold, Boris Biberdzic, William Marceau-Briggs, Dominic Lessard, Nicolas Lareau, Raphael Alin, Olivier Trottier, Jessica Chabot, and Samuel Beaubien.press^j^ Printed and distributed by PressReader P re s s R ead er o\tJ5 0 4^27 8 4604 COPYRIGHT AMD PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 4 Wednesday, July 27, 2016 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record p£r COUHECTiOM «h ready to adopt a new family member, you will come and visit our new Kitty Kove and find a perfect match for you.Jen Young w?have MANY cats and kittens that are ready for a new home.I hope that when you are Wilma update: Wilma continues to get better and better now that we have her on the right meds.Her exercise wheel that she loved so much has moved in to the new Kitty Kove and as soon as she is done her medicine, she will also be back in with her old friends and some new.She is putting on weight and is still the same old Wilma; hates to be picked up, but loves to be patted.Angel is 10 months old now and is very friendly.r \u201d'ii \u201e 'Ji.Ay, t 7k April is 4 years old.She is timid and independent but enjoys having a human to call her own.Hope is very affectionate.She is 3 now.\" r 4 \t Ru is 3 years old.She is quiet and shy but once she gets to know you, she will love you forever., Skunk is a year now.He has a bum leg, which was most likely broken but healed that way when he was younger.It doesn\u2019t bother him and he hopes to find a new family who doesn\u2019t mind his limp either.Matty is 4 years old and while she likes her independence, she also loves a good cuddle.Vlad is a big boy.He is 2 years old.He's a big lazy boy.Wild Mom is 5 years old now.She has been with us for two years.She is timid but once she gets to know you, she loves you.This page is provided by Blue Seal - The Animal Nutrition Centre and The Pet Connection.CENTRE DE NUTRITION ANIMALE GROOMING\t\u201enilR CONVENIENCE Our professional team\u2019s #1 priority is to pamper your pet Grooming\u2019 days W Grooming your pet is an important, part ^^¦^oranaPP°\u2018n of his overall care\tCa\"l° 1730 Wellington Street South Sherbrooke \u2022 819-348-1888 blueseal@agrianalyse.com pressfjjfcfcÿjl Printed and distributed by PressReader £3 dm ^omAia+l(604 278R4604 COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Page 5 Monks coming to Ayer s Cliff By Rachel Newcombe Special to The Record Next Wednesday, residents of Ayer\u2019s Cliff will see a sudden increase in Tibetan monks.Monks from the Gajang Monastery in India will be in the community to create a sand mandala in the Buddhist tradition.This is not the first time that the monks have visited the Eastern Townships, though in previous years they have created their mandalas in Stanstead.These mandalas are created using delicate grains of coloured sand.The finished product is displayed only for a short time, and then is wiped away.The purpose of destroying the mandala is to demonstrate that nothing lasts forever, one of the spiritual teachings associated with Buddhism.From August 3 to August 6, the monks will create the sand mandala, with an empowerment of compassion and dis- mantling ceremony on the Saturday afternoon.The mandala will be created at the Beulah United Church Hall in the heart of Ayer\u2019s Cliff.There is a cost to visiting the mandala site, with all proceeds going towards the monks of the Gajang Monestary.Solution to Canada\u2019s opioid crisis may lie in its origins, health minister says By Kristy Kirkup THE CANADIAN PRESS It remains a mystery why Canada and the U.S.are the world's heaviest opioid users, but Health Minister Jane Philpott says divining the answer may hold the key to solving what she considers a national public health crisis.Philpott, a physician herself, said the problem has only grown worse over the last several years as the number of overdoses and opioid-related deaths has continued to grow.A number of theories persist, Philpott said in an interview with The Canadian Press, including relentless pharmaceutical industry pressure on North American health-care providers to use opioids extensively in treating chronic pain.\u201cSome have suggested that may be one of the reasons behind it _like anything else, it is multisectorial,\u201d Philpott said.\u201cI think it is something we do need to ask ourselves and I think that part of answering that.is where we are going to find some of the clues as to how we respond.\u201d Opioids include prescription painkillers such as oxycodone, fentanyl, and morphine, as well as illegal street drugs like heroin.One of the \u201cunique realities\u201d of the problem is that opioids play a legitimate role in responding to people with pain conditions, Philpott said.\u201cPeople need to have access to these effective medications where used appropriately but there is tremendous risk potential.People do become addicted to them and people die.\u201d Philpott recently moved to expedite the availability in Canada of a nasal spray designed to stop or reserve the effects of overdoses.The spray contains naloxone hydrochloride, which is considered a life-saving medication.Glen Villa Gardens Cont\u2019d from page 1 founding of Canada,\u201d she continued.\u201cWe wanted to have some kind of really significant project to mark that and this seemed to be the best thing that we could do.\u201d \u201cThe foundation has a mother-daughter relationship with the Massawippi Conservation Trust,\u201d explained Margot Heyerhoff, President of the Foundation.\u201cThe trust has been acquiring land to preserve in perpetuity along the western side of Lake Massawippi.Now we have quite a bit of land under our belt and we are starting to put in trails for people to use.\u201d Heyerhoff pointed out that the installation of sustainable, low-impact trails on the conservancy is a very expensive process, potentially costing as much as $600,000 for the full 25 kilometer plan.Though this first year only involves the creation of two kilometers in Scowen Park on the Capelton Road, every step forward in terms of funding makes a difference in what is ultimately a ten-year plan.\u201cIt\u2019s an ongoing thing,\u201d the President said \u201cThis year we\u2019ll have two kilometers of trail done, next year it will be probably a total of six.We\u2019ll do the trails as we have the means.\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s quite ambitious,\u201d Webster said, highlighting that ongoing conservation efforts could cost as much as $2.5 million.\u201cWe\u2019ve had extraordinary community support, but we need that to continue.\u201d While sharing a hope that next week\u2019s Fundraiser might bring in as much as $10,000 Webster said that the goal is really to bring in whatever support is possible given the way the day unfolds.She suggested that people come dressed for the weather and prepared to walk over ground that could sometimes be slippery or uneven.Glen Villa is located at 1020 North Hatley Road, just outside the village of North Hatley.More information on the site and its history is available at www.siteandinsight.com.FEI Cont\u2019d from page 1 Bromont mayor Pauline Quinlan said that the community is sad and disappointed with the outcome.\u201cThe games would have brought a lot of visibility to the town,\u201d Quinlan said adding that the resulting economic boom that would have benefitted the local businesses.\u201cI think it would have had a positive impact.\u201d Quinlan stated that now the only thing they could do was move on.Despite this setback, Quinlan said there was still a plus side.Since the Olympics in 1976, the Bromont Equestrian Centre still hosts a variety of international events.While this time didn\u2019t work out, Quinlan remained optimistic that Bromont would still see many large-scale events.When asked if Bromont would pursue the opportunity of hosting the World Equestrian Games in the future, Quinlan was hesitant.\u201cIt would be up to the community to make that decision,\u201d she said.\u201cThere was a need for financial support.That was the downfall this time,\u201d she added.If the opportunity did come Bromont\u2019s way again, it would have to be carefully considered.It has been available in Canada in an injectable form and Health Canada recently took steps to make it available without a prescription in the case of emergency outside of hospitals.\u201cI think that from an international perspective, that's considered to be very good practice and I'm absolutely convinced that many peoples' lives will be saved,\u201d Philpott said.\u201cI've taken the technical steps from my perspective to say that it is available to be imported and sold.\u201d Philpott said she's also pleased to see provincial counterparts taking action, such as Ontario's recent decision to stop paying for long-acting opioids.And British Columbia declared a public health emergency in April after a spike in fatal drug overdoses there.There were 74 overdose deaths in Canada in January alone, said Philpott _ a trend that means the total number of deaths in 2016 could far exceed the 474 deaths that occurred the previous year.An opioid summit scheduled for the fall will bring together players from across Canada to develop a joint plan, Philpott said, noting the problem is more serious in some provinces than in others.Nonetheless, it has a far-reaching personal and professional impact, she added.\u201cIt affects health care providers, it affects organizations that represent people who use drugs or have used drugs and their family members .we need research community on board, we need community associations on board,\u201d she said.\u201cThere's a very wide range of organizations that need to be involved in order to address the problem from the point of view of prevention and treatment.\u201d RECORD mrs Available August 15 A commemorative book of photos and recollections of County Fairs of the Eastern Townships for nearly 200 years.Order now to purchase your copy -$15 plus shipping and handling.Limited number available.Call 819-569-9528 billing@sherbrookerecord.com ^ y PressReader\\ 604 278 4604 APPLICABLE L AW J press fp,V«LU nd distributed by PressReader.com ?+1 604 ND PROTECTED BY Page 6 Wednesday, July 27, 2016 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Kj\tDJ\tn\troi\tRj\t(AI\tL\t\u201cWalk enough people over a stone step and you will eventually wear it away to nothing.\u201d James Rebanks Of heart and home Coeurs villageois program tries for responsible tourism ERDOGAN\u2019S TURKEY.By Scott Stevenson Tlownships tourism leaders used North Hatley and Knowlton last week as examples of tourism success, as our tourism association launched a new program to attract visitors to other towns.The problem is that most local residents don\u2019t want their village to become a North Hatley or Knowlton.Unaffordable property values and taxes as well as crowded village centres are not that attractive to people who call this region home.Townships residents have never been interested in Lauren-tians-style tourism and traffic.\u201cLike so many of the loved places in the world, this one is struggling to cope with the tension between wanting to earn money from tourism and its potential to sweep away that which is special in the first place,\u201d wrote Lake District author and shepherd James Rebanks, about a region in China he was visiting, in his 2015 book The Shepherd\u2019s Life\u2014excellent reading for tourism leaders and land-use planners in the Eastern Townships.\u201cWalk enough people over a stone step and you will eventually wear it away to nothing.\u201d The challenge we face is how to balance the competing economic interests of tourism and other sources of living, as well as social well-being.The Townships tourism association has its heart in the right place with its \u201cCoeurs villageois\u201d program, whose goal is to have visitors form a true bond with a community rather than just flit in and out, according to the association\u2019s exec- utive director Alain Larouche speaking to the Record and others at the program\u2019s launch in Danville last week.But the association\u2019s first try at the program, with six of fourteen eventual participants being unveiled, leaves a fair bit to be desired.Coaticook, Cookshire, Danville, Eastman, Piopolis, and Sutton have all now had the professional help of Tourism Eastern Townships to describe their own individual personality\u2014 and promote it.The language is unfortunately more about flitting than bonding.\u201cDanville, heart of the village, built its reputation for \u2018beauty\u2019 by preserving its origins and promoting its heritage and culture,\u201d according to the association\u2019s Web site.\u201cAs you stroll through it, you will perhaps glance at the clock at the heart of the village and feel like doing one thing: watching the minutes go by and telling yourself for once that there is no need to rush because you are running out of time.\u201d In the town of \u201cCookshire-Eaton,\u201d we are encouraged to ring the town\u2019s bells and learn about its religious heritage.Cookshire-Eaton is in fact not a town but a large municipality, with Cookshire being one of its towns, along with Birch-ton, Bulwer, Eaton Corner, Johnville.To bond with any one of those communities is not just to stroll through it for a day and visit the attractions but rather to attend one of the church services, stay with locals, and perhaps even work\u2014not just play\u2014in the community.The tourism association\u2019s effort toward more meaningful visitor relations with Townships communities is in the right direction\u2014encouraging tourists to learn about the culture and history of each place and to take time to interact with local residents.But the old North Hatley and Knowlton resort-type models still reign too strongly in our minds.Author James Rebanks lives with two feet in his family\u2019s centuries-old tradition of shepherding in England\u2019s Lake District\u2014now also a popular tourist destination.Under unusual circumstances he pursued higher formal education and also dabbles in advising UNESCO on the challenge of responsible tourism.He believes in identities being rooted in the land\u2014as many Townshippers do\u2014and that local ways of life make up cultural landscapes.Responsible tourism respects, appreciates, and contributes to those ways of life and landscapes.Island Brook church Speaking of churches, kudos to Cook-shire\u2019s Don Parsons who was in the news again this week for trying to save the former United Church in Island Brook.It seems the church has been sold, and the local cemetery association is still insisting that it be moved.Don Parsons is hoping the buyers will be interested in saving it at a new location, at least.May he be right.CBC Radio reported that the Island Brook cemetery association needs the church moved for cemetery space.Who ever thought we\u2019d see the day that a cemetery kicked the church off its property! Cirque Machine aims break Guinness record in Sherbrooke Record Staff Sherbrooke Iwo Quebec City circus performers will attempt to set a Guinness world record during Sherbrooke\u2019s \u201cBouffe ton centra\u201d downtown food festival on August 6.Maxim Laurin and Ugo Dario of the Machine de Cirque troupe will defy gravity by attempting to break the record for \u2018most consecutive back flips on a Korean Plank in front of the City Hall \"The current record is fifty back flips\u201d says group artistic director Vincent Dubé.\u201cFor us, the goal is to establish a new brand that will last.\" Viewers should expect an unusual sporting challenge performed by acrobats who are among the best in the world,\" he continues.\u201cThe special performance will also include excerpts from the Cirque Machine show presented at Place Nikitotek from September 2 to 4.\"Both artists have already completed nearly fifty consecutive back flips on the Korean Plank, but have never done so respecting the many standards required by the organization responsible for the Guinness Records.It will therefore be a huge challenge which requires a lot of concentration, accuracy and preparation.Obviously, several parameters must be considered and may affect the success of the challenge.But still, Ugo and Maxim are confident and believe they are able to break this record,\" Dubé predicts.Since its premiere in the Quebec City last year, the Quebec troupe has enjoyed critical and popular success for its self-titled show, with over 200 performances in Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy, and has received a number of prestigious awards.Cirque Machine will continue its European tour in the fall and then tour across Quebec this winter to finish at Salle Albert-Rousseau Hall in Ste Foy on February 26.The record attempt will take place at 2:45 p.m., August 6.The performance will be postponed until the next day in case of rain.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 Follow The Sherbrooke Record on Fac ebook and Twitter! ï^sherbrookerecord ^ ®recordnewspaper The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Page 7 -L/OC