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[" T H E V O I C E O F T H E E A S T E R N T O W N S H I P S S I N C E 18 9 7 T H E Sixty years of skiing in the city Page 5 Val-Saint- François structural projects program postponed Page 3 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Monday, January 20, 2020 Le Renaissance launches new ?tness challenge Local group warns against travelling heat pump sales Record Staff ACEF Estrie, the local association for the protection of consumers\u2019 rights, is warning the population against a solicitation scam that is circulating in the area.Reported in the St-Denis de Bromp- ton, Coaticook, and Asbestos areas this past week, the scam is being carried out by two or three different groups who ask questions regarding heating costs and are quite insistent about making an appointment.One of the businesses falsely claims to have been mandated by Hydro-Sherbrooke, while another claims to be working on behalf of Réno-Climat and they are likely to be businesses selling heat pumps or attic insulation and decontamination services.The ACEF is reminding the population that, by law, everyone has a legal right to cancel a door-to-door sales contract within ten days of signing and advises people never to sign a contract under pressure.\u201cTake the time to evaluate your needs and your budget and compare prices,\u201d suggested Sylvie Bonin, Coordinator of ACEF.\u201cPrices at local businesses are often 40 to 50 per cent less expensive, and the service after sale is often better,\u201d she added.Another reason not to sign and complete the work quickly is that it deprives you of the possibility of receiving government grants.The Réno-climat and Chauffez vert programs require that applicants be registered and admitted before work is started.The ACEF speci?es that the period of ten days in which to cancel in the case of a traveling sale (by solicitation), applies even if the installation or the works are already carried out.After this time, there are sometimes still opportunities to act.Contact ACEF at 819-563-8144 to discuss your speci?c case.ACEF invites the public to report solicitation cases to enable it to better inform the public.281 Sherbrooke St., Magog 819 769-0552 Manufacture and repair of dental prosthesis Free consultation Josée Lauzon d.d.Denturologist TAYLOR MCCLURE By Taylor McClure Special to The Record On Friday, Le Renaissance Manoir St-Francis launched a new ?t- ness challenge titled \u2018Stay Young and Healthy.\u2019 Taking place from Jan.20 to Feb.14 the four Renaissance seniors residences in the Townships (Lennoxville, Cow- ansville, Magog and Thetford Mines) will compete against each other in a friendly competition encouraging residents and staff to participate in the activities that keep them in good health, promote team spirit and get lots of physical exercise.After one month of \u2018Stay Young and Healthy,\u2019 a prize will be rewarded to the residence that accumulated the most points for participating in their activities.Residents and staff at Le Renaissance Manoir St-Francis in Lennox- ville are ready for the challenge.Starting today, residents and staff at the manor will take part in various activities of their choice and try to accumulate as many points as possible.Each resident will keep track of their weekly score.They have the chance to win the best score of the week, and residents will work together to become the challenge winners by accumulating the most point of all four residences.\u201cEvery activity counts.Everything counts except for household chores/ jobs,\u201d explained Gabriela Rotariu, Director of the manor.\u201cFifteen minutes of an activity is one point; it\u2019s as simple as that.The residents and staff are encouraged to participate together, and we will do as much as possible in a group.We want to encourage team spirit.\u201d The activities can include physical activities, such as walking, dancing, and Vie Active, or any activity that keeps residents in good health and motivates them to participate.\u201cWe want to encourage a physical routine, but we CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 4 Page 2 Monday, January 20, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Ben by Daniel Shelton The Record e-edition There for you 24-hours-a-day 7-days-a-week.Wherever you are.Access the full edition of the Sherbrooke Record as well as special editions and 30 days of archives.Renew or order a new 12-month print subscription and get a 12-month online subscription for an additional $5 or purchase the online edition only for $125.00 Record subscription rates (includes Quebec taxes) For print subscription rates, please call 819-569-9528 or email us at billing@sherbrookerecord.com 12 month web only: $125.00 1 month web only: $11.25 Web subscribers have access to the daily Record as well as archives and special editions.Subscribing is as easy as 1,2,3: 1.Visit the Record website: www.sherbrookerecord.com 2.Click e-edition.3.Complete the form and wait for an email activating your online subscription.Weather TODAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS HIGH OF -13 LOW OF -22 TUESDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS HIGH OF -11 LOW OF -13 WEDNESDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS HIGH OF -3 LOW OF -9 THURSDAY: SUNNY HIGH OF 1 LOW OF -9 FRIDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS HIGH OF 2 LOW OF -7 Plan ahead for Potton\u2019s annual \u201cWinterfest\u201d Family Fun Day On Saturday, February 8 from 10am to 3pm, the Missisquoi North Volunteer Centre (CABMN) Former Youth Involvement (FYI) and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) will animate the Annual Win- terfest outdoor family fun day in Pot- ton.Sponsored by the Municipality of Potton, this event is held as part of the Festive Hearts month and offers families a day of enjoyable activities for all ages.The event is held at the Manson- ville Elementary School in the middle of town and from start to ?nish, the activities are non-stop.Due to the horse drawn sleigh ride and other activities, attendees are asked to park in town rather than in the school parking lot as our multiple activities need room to manoeuvre.When folk arrive, all members of the family are asked to sign in as this helps to know how many are in attendance and also gives each member of the family a chance to sign up for the many door prizes drawn at the end of the event at 3pm.Door prizes are donated by a variety of generous individuals and businesses including the Hatley Clothing Company (Little Blue House).Events and activities are held both inside and out and all are encouraged to dress for the occasion.Horse drawn sleigh rides, sugar on snow, outdoor marshmallow pit, tubing slide, in?at- able games, side by side rides with Pot- ton\u2019s Firemen and First Responders, SQ Police participation, music with deejay Jerk, indoor bingo for small prizes, indoor hair wrapping, facepainting, temporary tattoos and refreshments\u2026.This truly is a day for children, parents, grandparents, neighbours and friends.A visit indoors allows all to warm up, to purchase a hot cuppa and to greet neighbours or to stop by for a Derby Dog prepared on the BBQ.This event is organized by youth volunteers in the hope that families will take the opportunity to shake the winter blues and get some fresh air and exercise with their children.The event would not be possible without the additional volunteers who give of their time and effort to make the day a special one.For more information or to view the time of scheduled events for the day, visit the cabmn website at www.cabmn.org or check out the Mansonville Youth Centre Facebook page.For speci?c questions contact the Youth Centre at 450-292-4886.See you all at Winterfest and don\u2019t forget to bring your smile! PHOTOS: MABLE HASTINGS Mable Hastings The Scoop The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, January 20, 2020 Page 3 Local News Party watchers are also waiting to see if former interim leader Rona Ambrose will run.Quebec MP Gerard Deltell says non to Tory leadership The Canadian Press Quebec MP Gerard Deltell says he\u2019s decided not to enter the Conservative leadership race.Deltell made the announcement on social media after a meeting with his riding association.He says there are other ways for him to remain involved in the party and he intends to contribute in another capacity.Deltell is one of the more prominent Quebec MPs in the Conservative caucus, and an endorsement from him would be valuable to any of the candidates.So far, current MP Marilyn Gladu and former Conservative cabinet minister Peter MacKay are among those who\u2019ve of?cially declared they will run.Those still mulling over a bid include another well-known Quebec politician: former provincial premier Jean Charest.He\u2019s been meeting with Conservative party members for weeks to see if he has enough national support to mount a bid.Party watchers are also waiting to see if former interim leader Rona Am- brose will run.Conservative MPs and senators are holding a meeting next weekend to prepare for the return of Parliament, and it\u2019s expected that several candidates will announce, one way or another, their intentions by then.Current leader Andrew Scheer - who will resign when his replacement is elected - is expected to put in place several rules for MPs who are running for leadership.They\u2019ll include guidelines on how much time they\u2019re expected to be in the House of Commons, and a requirement that they relinquish their posts as portfolio critics.Deltell says he\u2019s looking forward to holding on to his ?le.\u201cAs I have been doing with passion for over 11 years, I will continue working for the people of my riding, and I will diligently discharge my duties as Of?cial Opposition critic for intergovernmental affairs,\u201d he wrote in a Facebook post Sunday.He says he\u2019s also looking forward to getting ready for a new role: being a grandfather.Candidates have until Feb.27 to register to run in the race, and until March 25 to meet all the ?nancial and other requirements.Party members will elect a new leader in June.BCS students volunteering to improve digital literacy in the Townships Submitted by Benjamin Tracy Communications Of?cer, Bishop\u2019s College School Last Saturday, Ritchie, Ha An, and Son began their training with Literacy In Action with a view to helping community members better understand all things digital.The organization works with all ages to provide one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing, math, and computer use.Building off the success of BCS\u2019 involvement in the program last year, our three students will be paired primarily with senior members of the community to help them use their digital devices and the web.The training session served to teach them effective communication skills to help them as they train others.\u201cIt\u2019s a great opportunity for our students to get involved beyond the Lennoxville community,\u201d expressed Mr.Crowther, our librarian and liaison with the organization.\u201cThis year\u2019s group has a strong background in tech, so we\u2019re excited to see where this goes.\u201d Ritchie, Ha An, and Son are looking forward to beginning their tutoring as early as next weekend.We\u2019re proud to see our students spreading the gift of knowledge! PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY Val-Saint-François structural projects program postponed Record Staff On Thursday, The Record reported that the Val-Saint- François MRC was launching a special call for projects under the Fonds de développement des territoires program.On Friday, the MRC sent out a press release explaining that the project call will be postponed.The budget envelope associated with the call for projects will be available later than originally planned.\u201cWe are therefore obliged to postpone the call for projects.We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.We invite you to stay tuned for the announcement of the next call for projects,\u201d the statement from the MRC read.Local health institutions take hand washing up a notch Record Staff Like all establishments in the health and social services network, the CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie-CHUS was given a mandate to achieve an overall hand hygiene compliance rate of 80 per cent by March 31, 2020.According to the World Health Organization, compliance with hand hygiene reduces nosocomial infections (contracted during the provision of care) by at least 50 per cent.The infections are a major cause of treatment complications, leading to increased morbidity and mortality, longer hospital stays and higher associated costs.Committed and concerned about preventing nosocomial infections and improving the quality of care, local healthcare teams took up the challenge last December, three months ahead of schedule.Compared to health institutions of comparable size, CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie-CHUS facilities are among the ?rst in Québec to have succeeded.Announced in 2017 throughout Québec, the Health ministry\u2019s objective of 80 per cent was set for healthcare personnel and physicians in hospital care units (surgery, critical and palliative care, pediatrics, etc.), CHSLD care units, mental health and emergency departments.To achieve this, the establishment has drawn up an important three-year plan: implementation of best and harmonized practices in hand hygiene, education and awareness, ongoing audits, improvement of physical spaces to facilitate access to hand hygiene devices, pilot project in certain environments to optimize the use of hydroal- coholic solutions by staff and users, new tools for staff and users, etc.\u201cOur overall compliance rate has jumped by 31 per cent in less than four years and has reached the MSSS target.Consequently, our nosocomial infection rates remain more than enviable.This is all the more extraordinary given that our institution covers a huge territory, includes more than 100 facilities and has 3,045 beds in hospitals and long-term care centres,\u201d commented Josée Vachon, Chief of Infection Prevention and Control.\u201cWe must thank the nursing staff, physicians and the rest of the ICSUSSE Estrie - CHUS internal community.All of them - volunteers too - have mobilized for the well-being of our users.It is a great success that we are proud of.We would also like to thank the management, the managers involved and the Nurses Council (CII) for their crucial and unconditional support.The establishment is continuing its efforts to make progress towards achieving a 100 per cent hand hygiene rate,\u201d Vachon added. 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In partnership to help you invest for your future TIM GODDARD BRANCH MANAGER RICK TRACY MUTUAL FUNDS DEALING REPRESENTATIVE GLOBAL MAXFIN INVESTMENTS INC.151 Queen Street, Sherbrooke \u2022 8195695666 \u201cLocals serving locals for more than 20 years.\u201d INVESTMENTS CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 also want to encourage taking care of oneself,\u201d emphasized Isabelle Pelletier, Regional Director of the Le Renaissance residences.\u201cSome people are handicap or wheelchair bound and they are limited physically.For them, playing cards can be the thing that gets them dressed and out of bed every day to participate.Each person has a different way of taking care of themselves and we want to encourage that.\u201d The \u2018Stay Young and Healthy\u2019 challenge is not only focused on the residents, but the staff will play a large part as well.\u201cWe wanted to encourage employees to participate too and get them moving,\u201d said Pelletier.\u201cWhen they are on their lunch break, they can take 15 minutes to eat and then go for a 15-minute walk with a resident if they want to and they are paid.We made a t-shirt for the challenge that will be their uniform for the month and we hope that will help encourage them to participate.We hope the employees will also propose activities to residents.Gabriela for example, she\u2019s taking a Tango class and she wants to share that, so we have a day planned for that.It opens up horizons to our residents.\u201d At the end of the challenge, there are two prizes that will be given out.\u201cThere are two categories of prizes,\u201d explained Pelletier.\u201cOne prize is given to the residence who got the most points and the other prize is given to the residence that had the most fun participating.\u201d Throughout the challenge, the four Renaissance senior\u2019s residences will also be posting pictures on the \u2018Grouille ou Rouille\u2019 Facebook page of all the activities that the residents and staff are participating in.\u201cWe want to show the community that the residences are fun,\u201d mentioned Pelletier.\u201cWe want to show that it\u2019s not just about playing bingo or cards; it\u2019s a lot more fun than that.\u201d If you would like to stay up to date with the Stay Young and Healthy (Grouille ou Rouille) challenge, visit their page at https://www.facebook.com/Grouille- ou-Rouille-107558487441982/.New ?tness challenge Follow The Sherbrooke Record on Facebook and Twitter! sherbrookerecord @recordnewspaper The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, January 20, 2020 Page 5 Sixty years of skiing in the city By Gordon Lambie The City of Sherbrooke celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of the Mont-Bellevue ski hill on Saturday afternoon with a short ceremony at the base of the hill.Of?cially opened on January 17, 1960, Mont Bellevue is now thought to be the oldest contin- uously-operating municipal ski hill in the province.\u201cHow many cities can boast a mountain like this right in their centre?Not many,\u201d said Sherbrooke Mayor Steve Lussier, calling the hill a jewel of the city that residents are lucky to be able to take advantage of.Lussier described Mont Bellevue as a great resource for a population looking to stay ?t year round, noting that the mountain provides space for a wide range of four-season physical activities including skiing, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and archery.Arnold Ross, President of the Regroupement du parc du Mont-Bellevue, the group that oversees the park and its operation, pointed out that the hill has a history of being a site for ?tness activities dating back more than 100 years.\u201cAt the end of the 19th century it was mainly snowshoe clubs that took advantage of the mountain,\u201d Ross said.\u201cIt was in the ?rst part of the 20th century that a few trailblazers in the region started getting around on what they called \u201cNorwegian snowshoes,\u201d which were seven foot-long planks of wood.\u201d In the end, Alpine or downhill skiing got popular enough in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, that Antonio Pinard proposed the idea of a municipal ski trail.\u201cIt was January 17, 1960, 60 years ago, that Mr.Georges Cabana, Archbishop of Sherbrooke, blessed and inaugurated this illuminated trail that was equipped with a mechanical lift,\u201d the association president said, sharing that at the time Sherbrooke was the second city in Quebec after Montreal to have such an installation.He speculated on Saturday that the ski station is now very likely the oldest of its kind in the province, since the Montreal trails ceased operation in 1979.\u201cAt the time it cost 50 cents per day to ride the lift,\u201d he said, noting that operators were encouraged by the opening weekend revenue of $267.45.In 1963 the chalet that is now named for Pinard was added to the site, and a second lift and additional trails followed in 1966.Although he didn\u2019t give speci?c dates, Ross pointed to the expansion of the chalet, the arrival of tubing, and the addition of a double chair lift as other landmark moments for the hill.In 1996, after decades of feasibility studies on the subject of snow-making, the ?rst cannons found their way to the slopes.In recent years the mountain has acquired a quad chairlift to replace the old dual lift, although the mountain\u2019s original poma lift is still in operation near the chalet.Quite humble by comparison to its modern-day neighbours, Ross highlighted the fact that Mont Bellevue came to be in an era of smaller, fami- ly-run ski centers that have for the larger part disappeared in the years since.Lussier, meanwhile, underlined the fact that the city intends to continue its support for the business through, among other things, a renovation for the chalet in the coming years.\u201cWe are in discussions presently,\u201d the Mayor said Both Lussier and Ross stressed the importance of the hardworking team that helps keep the services of the hill running smoothly and of the people of the city who continue to take advantage of those services.In addition to Saturday\u2019s celebration, a range of special activities have been planned for this 60th anniversary season including a family day next Sunday, January 26, an \u201cinsomniac\u2019s evening\u201d on February ?rst where the hill will be open until 1:30 a.m., a \u201csnow jam\u201d event on February 22, and a sugaring off party on March 6.\u201cWe hope you will come out in great numbers to celebrate the 60th season of the Mont Bellevue Ski station with us,\u201d Lussier said, calling it a mountain in the heart of the city, but also in the hearts of all Sherbrooke\u2019s citizens.More information on the programming and schedule of Mont Bellevue is available on the City of Sherbrooke\u2019s website at Sherbrooke.ca/skimontbel- levue FROM THE RECORD ARCHIVES GORDON LAMBIE As a part of the 60th anniversary celebrations this past Saturday, invited guests attempted to re-create a photo of the ?rst young rider to use Mont Bellevue\u2019s poma-lift on its of?cial opening day.Despite all the changes that have been made to the hill in the last 60 years, that original lift remains in operation as a way for people to ascend the slopes.Although not everyone took to the slopes after Saturday\u2019s press conference, several city councilors made the ascent including Marc Denault, Annie Godbout, Mayor Steve Lussi- er (pictured above), Council President Nicole Bergeron, and former Mayor Jean Perreault.FROM THE RECORD ARCHIVES The Sherbrooke Daily Record ran a photo on January 18, 1960, of the ceremony during which the new municipal ski trail and lift were blessed by Irénée Pinard, Catholic Priest and Dean of the University of Sherbrooke, and Archbishop Georges Cabana. Page 6 Monday, January 20, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record EDITORIAL The renaming of a familiar place is rare, but there have been a few notable instances in Quebec and elsewhere in Canada.6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 FAX: 819-821-3179 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com WEBSITE: www.sherbrookerecord.com SHARON MCCULLY PUBLISHER (819) 569-9511 MATTHEW MCCULLY MANAGING EDITOR (819) 569-6345 GORDON LAMBIE ASSOCIATE EDITOR (819) 569-6345 SERGE GAGNON CHIEF PRESSMAN (819) 569-4856 JESSE BRYANT ADVERTISING MANAGER (450) 242-1188 DEPARTMENTS ACCOUNTING (819) 569-9511 ADVERTISING (819) 569-9525 CIRCULATION (819) 569-9528 NEWSROOM (819) 569-6345 KNOWLTON OFFICE 5B VICTORIA STREET, KNOWLTON, QUEBEC, J0E 1V0 TEL: (450) 242-1188 FAX: (450) 243-5155 PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS For print subscription rates, please call 819-569-9528 or email us at billing@sherbrookerecord.com ON-LINE SUBSCRIPTIONS QUEBEC: 1 YEAR 108.72 5.44 10.85 $ 1 2 5 .0 0 1 MONTH 9.78 0.49 0.98 $ 1 1 .2 5 Rates for out of Quebec and for other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record was founded on February 9, 1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by Alta Newspaper Group Limited Partnership.PM#0040007682 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to The Record, 6 Mallory Street, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 2E2 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA RECORD THE Letters Asbestos changing its name to shed its toxic image How attached are we to place names?For example, would the citizens of the settlement at the narrowing of the St.Lawrence River think differently of themselves if it were named Ludovica, rather than Quebec City.Had Samuel de Champlain acted on his plan to establish a large city on the banks of the St.Charles River there likely would be no city we call Quebec today.Nor likely would the name Quebec have been adopted for what was ?rst Nouvelle France, and then Lower Canada and then Canada East and then Lower Canada again, before it became Quebec in the British North America Act of 1867.So, mercifully or not, we are not Ludovicans, in tribute to French King Louis XIII, but Quebecers in recognition of the First Nations\u2019 presence in the New World.We mention this instance of serendipitous toponymy in the context of a current debate over a Quebec place name.The city of Asbestos has launched a campaign to rename itself, the general consensus being such a name isn\u2019t much more appealing than Cancerville, or Sainte Marie de Silicose.Soon-to-be-former Asbestriens and Asbestriennes - farewell coincidental \u201cEstrie\u201d ring - are being asked to ?ll out a survey on the parameters for possible new names for the town of 6,800.The asbestos mine that gave the town its name (and a gigantic hole) operated from 1881 until 2012, when bans on the substance in Canada and around the world forced its closure.At one point, the operation was the largest asbestos mine in the world.(Environmental hearings were held in Quebec City last week on a proposal to process the leftover waste from abandoned mines in Asbestos and elsewhere in the region to extract the valuable magnesium they contain).The potential names will be compiled up until March 13.Following a public consultation, the municipal council will decide on a name which would be announced on May 4.The city has budgeted $100,000 for the switch- over.The renaming of a familiar place is rare, but there have been a few notable instances in Quebec and elsewhere in Canada.In recent history, there was the renaming of the city across the river from a city once named Bytown, now called Ottawa.Hull, once also known as Little Chicago for its gangsters and gals nightlife, became Gatineau in 2002, as the result of a municipal merger.In Ontario, perhaps the best-known and most controversial municipal renaming would be the swapping of an enemy capital for a British warlord - Berlin to (Lord Horatio Herbert) Kitchener.A referendum in June, 1916, narrowly picked Kitchener, who had just died in the sinking of a ship by a German mine.Another place with a name associated with a German belligerent has resisted efforts to expunge it.Swastika, a village in northeastern Ontario near the Quebec border, is now of?cially part of the city of Kirkland Lake.The name came from a Sanskrit good luck sign and its usage for the hamlet pre-dates the rise of Adolf Hitler by decades.In a twist worthy of Ripley\u2019s, the village has a genuine Nazi connection.Unity Mitford, a British socialite with strong Nazi sympathies and a huge crush on Hitler, happened to be conceived in Swastika when her mother and father, then a gold speculator, were based in the rough mining camp.Which brings us back to that other unfortunately named mining town.In the quest for a new handle, perhaps the other thing besides killer ?bres Asbestos is famous for should be considered.The ?ve-month long, violent Asbestos strike of 1949 is widely recognized as the con?ict that set in motion the Quiet Revolution that would transform Quebec in the 1960s.Striking miners were beaten by police enforcers dispatched by Premier Maurice Duples- sis, on the grounds the walk-out was illegal.Rallying to the cause were such notables as intellectual Pierre Elliott Trudeau, journalist Gérard Pelletier and union leader Jean Marchand, all of whom would become key ?gures in Canadian and Quebec politics.While Trudeau gets lots of recognition and Pelletier is a more low-key ?gure, a town named for Marchand - there is none right now in Quebec - would symbolize the ?ght for a brighter future and modern Quebec.Then again, Ludovica is still available.Peter Black DEAR EDITOR: I remember when I was a boy living in Magog my mother told me that the police would actually measure the lengths of ladies shorts although I do not know if that is true or not.My aunt told me that when her father (Reginald Urwick) was on the council that he maintained that Magog, being a tourist town should not ban the wearing of shorts.There were those that took exception to his views and burned a cross on his front lawn one night.DANIEL BOUSQUET,SAWYERVILLE QUEBEC Cans and bottles fundraisers 2019-2020 We ended the last quarter of 2019 by raising funds for the Wales Home Foundation ($458), Richmond Christmas Baskets ($75), Lennoxville & District Women\u2019s Centre ($157.50), and Le Mitan, a women\u2019s shelter in Ste.Therese ( $152,50).The funds raised were much appreciated by all and many thanks for your generosity Until the end of March, your empties will assist Townshippers\u2019 Research and Cultural Foundation (TRCF), a community-based charitable organization, which is committed to supporting Eastern Townships groups and projects that improve the quality of life in the areas of art, music, culture, and heritage.To raise funds for TRCF, returnable bottles and cans (soft drink and beer) can be dropped off at the new and upgraded Townshippers\u2019 Association of?ce (819-566-5717), 3355 College St., Lennoxville, at door # 9, off of the lower parking lot.For large amounts of cans and bottles, please phone me at 819-826-3929 to arrange a pickup.In the Richmond area, kindly call me at 819-826-3929 or 514-754-4131 to arrange a pickup of your empties.Please do not drop off your empties! Thanks to the Townships community for the continued support for this and other worthy causes! REGARDS JOE KELLY The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, January 20, 2020 Page 7 Local Sports The ceremony was highly emotional for the Cameron family in attendance.An All-star game to remember Record Staff It was another action-packed weekend at the Novice-O-Rama in Sherbrooke.The traditional Novice 1 anda 2 All-Star game took place on Saturday but before the match, the organizing committee of the 40th edition wanted to pay tribute to dedicated volunteer Thomas Cameron, who tragically passed away last August in a park in the City of Sherbrooke.Karine Cameron and her father Richard were on hand for the presentation of the \u201cThomas Cameron Trophy\u201d which will be awarded annually to a volunteer who distinguishes themselves during the tournament.This year, Micheline Vaillancourt was the very ?rst recipient of the Trophy, which was presented by Karine and Richard.The tournament organizers also took the opportunity to unveil a banner that will be hung at the Centre Julien Ducharme arena.The banner will be added alongside those for Richard Caron, Christiane L.and Richard Caron.Bernier Sandy Levesque, Mario Roy, Francis Thivierge, Manon Roy, Marc André Bernier, Denis Frechette.The ceremony was highly emotional for the Cameron family in attendance.AS for the all-star game, Momo Sports got the best of the Tek 2 Sports by a score of 11-6.Nathan Dupré scored ?ve goals in the victory for his team.Lambert Turgeon (2), Nathan Descô- teaux (2), Mathieu Côté, Félix Sylvestre completed the score for the winners.On the Tek 2 Sport side, ?ve markers were registered on the score sheet.Alex Dupré, Jean-Sébastien Parr, Lou- ka Lafond (2), Loïc Charron, Thomas Provost each scored.After the match, the atmosphere was festive in both locker rooms.When the players were asked if they had had fun they all answered in unison \u201cYES\u201d.For the visiting coaches, which was their ?rst game as a coach, they also had a lot of fun.\u201cIt was fun and a great memory,\u201d said Cougars players Gabriel Montreuil, Eliott Boudreau, Julien Breton and Vincent Cloutier who coached the young novice players.\u201cTheir reaction (the players) to see us walk into the room and learn that we were going to coach them for the game made them want to become coaches,\u201d they said.Sherbrooke mayor Steve Lussier and his wife took a few minutes to come by the all-star game.Geneviève Hébert, MNA for St- François also stopped by the game.The members of the organizing committee took the opportunity after the all-star game to bring the volunteers together for a little snack and to thank them for their help with the 40th edition of the tournament.Sylvain Donahue, president of the Sherbrooke Adult Tournament came to help out to volunteer on Saturday afternoon at the Julien Ducharme arena.While there, he announced an advance registration is available for the upcoming second edition of the adult hockey tournament.There are still six places left in the competitive division and three 35 and over.PICTURES COURTESY OF MICHAEL INNES Novice-O-Rama Saturday results Novice 1 Forts de Chambly 2 Phoenix 5 de Sherbrooke 0 Coyotes des Collines 6 Phoenix 4 de Sherbrooke 2 Phoenix 2 de Sherbrooke 5 Voltigeurs de Drummondville 4 Ice Devils d\u2019Ottawa 1 Phoenix 1 de Sherbrooke 3 Phoenix 5 de Sherbrooke 2 Lynx de Haut-Beauce (St-Gédéon) 2 Phoenix 1 de Sherbrooke 2 Sharks du Haut St-François 2 Cantonniers de Magog 1 Coyotes des Collines 3 Ice Devils d\u2019Ottawa 3 Phoenix 4 de Sherbrooke 8 Novice 2 Phoenix 2 de Sherbrooke 3 Tigres de Victoriaville 4 Phoenix 1 de Sherbrooke 6 Jets de Farnham 1 Phoenix 4 de Sherbrooke 0 Rockies de Bromont 4 Lynx Haut-Beauce (St-Gédéon) 7 Phoenix 1 féminin Sherbrooke 0 Phoenix 1 de Sherbrooke 5 Phoenix 3 de Sherbrooke 2 Phoenix 1 féminin de Sherbrooke 7 Jets de Farnham 1 Page 8 Monday, January 20, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Death In Memoriam BIRTH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 40¢ per word.Minimum charge $10.00 ($11.50 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions or more: 15% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: 11 a.m., day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $16.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $36.00 ($41.40 taxes included) Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.Can be e-mailed to: classad@sherbrookerecord.com - They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday\u2019s paper, email production@sherbrookerecord.com or call 819-569-4856 between 1 p.m.and 5 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday\u2019s edition, email production@sherbrookerecord.com, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to con?rm transmission) between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called.Rates: Please call for costs.RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES Madge Violet Catchpaw (McKelvey) August 31, 1920 - January 15, 2020 After a long battle with dementia, Madge passed away peacefully with Wendell by her side, at the Perth Community Care Centre, Perth, Ontario on Wednesday, January 15 in her 100th year.She was predeceased in 1978 by her husband Gordon and was also predeceased by her 2 sisters and 5 brothers.Left to mourn her loss are her sons Richard and Wendell (Donna).She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Joe, Sherry, Meredith, Shoshanna and Serena.Cremation has taken place.A service will be held in late spring at the Cherry River Cemetery in Orford, Quebec.Many thanks to the staff at Perth Community Care as well as Dr.Moxon and Dr.Ferrier for their care and concern.WILLIAMSON - In loving memory of Alexander (Dad), December 23, 1985; Iona Fee (Mum), January 23, 2001; Gary (brother), January 20, 2000.Beautiful memories are wonderful things They never wear out, and never get lost And can never be given away.To some you may be forgotten, To others part of the past, But to the ones who loved and lost you Your memory will always last.Lovingly remembered by BRENDA MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2020 Today is the 20th day of 2020 and the 31st day of winter.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1841, China ceded the island of Hong Kong to the British.In 1920, the American Civil Liberties Union was founded.In 1981, the Iran hostage crisis ended as 52 American captives were released in Tehran, just after President Jimmy Carter left of?ce.In 2009, Barack Obama was sworn in as the ?rst African American president.In 2016, Donald Trump, 70, was sworn in as the oldest ?rst-term U.S.president.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: George Burns (1896-1996), actor/comedian; Federico Fellini (1920-1993), director; DeForest Kelley (1920-1999), actor; Slim Whitman (1923-2013), singer-songwriter; Patricia Neal (1926-2010), actress; Edwin \u201cBuzz\u201d Aldrin (1930- ), astronaut; David Lynch (1946- ), director; Paul Stanley (1952- ), singer-songwriter; Bill Maher (1956- ), comedian/TV host; Rainn Wilson (1966- ), actor; Questlove (1971- ), musician; Nick Foles (1989- ), football player.TODAY\u2019S FACT: Martin Luther King Jr.Day was celebrated as a federal holiday for the ?rst time on this day in 1986.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1892, the ?rst of?cial basketball game was played in Spring?eld, Massachusetts.The two nine-man teams used a soccer ball and peach baskets.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cA guy may wear a suit and have a high-paying job and appear very mature, but essentially, he\u2019s a 14-year-old boy.\u201d - Rainn Wilson TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 444 - days the hostages were held in the U.S.embassy in Iran.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between last quarter moon (Jan.17) and new moon (Jan.24).Datebook ASK THE DOCTORS By Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D.Dear Doctor: After knitting, I sometimes get tingles in my right hand, and my doctor thinks it might be the start of carpal tunnel syndrome.What can I do to prevent it?Dear Reader: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common and often painful condition that occurs when the median nerve, which plays a role in movement and feeling in part of the hand, becomes squeezed or compressed.This happens as the nerve passes from the forearm to the palm via a narrow passageway in the wrist, known as the carpal tunnel.Formed in part by small wrist bones known as carpals, it\u2019s hard and rigid and measures roughly an inch across.In addition to the median nerve, the carpal tunnel guides the nine ?exor tendons that bend the thumb and ?n- gers.Injury, anatomy and certain health problems can contribute to developing carpal tunnel syndrome.People with metabolic disorders such as diabetes, in?ammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, and those who are obese are at greater risk.Heredity can also affect the size of the carpal tunnel, and there is evidence the syndrome runs in families.The condition is three times more common in women than in men, and also is more common in older adults.Repetitive hand and wrist motions, like those used in knitting, sewing, assembly line work, playing an instrument and typing, also play a role.Performed over time, these actions can irritate the tissues around the ?exor tendons and cause them to swell.When this happens, the carpal tunnel becomes crowded, which puts pressure on the median nerve.Symptoms include tingling; numbness; weakness; pain; and a burning sensation in the hand, particularly in the palm, thumb, and second and third ?n- gers.Sometimes, the pain can extend along the arm.In more severe cases, it\u2019s possible for carpal tunnel syndrome to weaken grip strength, and to affect the ability to distinguish between cold and heat.When the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome arises due to the health problems mentioned earlier, those should be addressed ?rst.If the condition begins to develop due to overuse of the hands and wrists, lifestyle changes can be helpful.Pay attention to wrist position while knitting and during the day.Keep your wrists in a neutral position and avoid extreme bending.You may have to change how you perform certain tasks, including your knitting technique.Some people ?nd it helpful to wear wrist splints, which promote optimal hand position and minimize pressure on the median nerve.Take frequent breaks during any activities that involve the hands and wrists.Never rest wrists on hard or sharp surfaces, like the edge of a desk or a table.When using a keyboard or mouse, adjust seat height so wrists don\u2019t have to ?ex.Gentle stretching and gentle massage, the use of cold to reduce swelling, and over-the- counter pain relievers can help.Recent studies have shown acupuncture to be clinically effective in reducing physical symptoms and improving grip strength.If your symptoms continue or become worse, please see your doctor.Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and associate professor of medicine at UCLA Health.Elizabeth Ko, M.D., is an internist and assistant professor of medicine at UCLA Health.Carpal tunnel syndrome can be treated by lifestyle changes WETLANDS ARE DISAPPEARING Protect them.Become a member today.www.ducks.ca 1-866-384-DUCK The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, January 20, 2020 Page 9 Your Birthday MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2020 Change begins with you.Consider what you want and how best to go about reaching your goal.Explore what life has to offer.A unique situation will lead to increased maneuverability and a way to reach a comfortable and stable position.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Talk with someone who shares your interests or has experience in an area that you want to pursue.Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help.A partnership will lead to positive change.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - Reconnect with the past and tidy up loose ends before you forge ahead.Evaluate relationships and distance yourself from people who are too demanding or lean on you too much.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Try something new, pursue knowledge and look for bene?cial maneuvers that will help you build a better future.Traveling, relocating or adding to your skills and quali?cations is encouraged.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Resolve pending personal issues.Truth hurts, but dishonesty will result in added stress that will complicate your life.Erase any emotional or ?nancial debt, but don\u2019t offer to pay for someone else\u2019s mistakes.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Discuss your feelings and plans with someone special.Consider what will bring you the most happiness and how to eliminate past regrets while taking a leap forward.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Take control and put an end to situations that aren\u2019t working for you.It\u2019s out with the old and in with the new.Re?ect, revise and move on to better times.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - You\u2019ll be the go-to person today, the one who others want to be around.Your input, clarity and vision will be in demand.Pursue your goals by using sweet talk to get your way.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - You will be inspired by new experiences that are likely to make your life better.Don\u2019t look back when there is so much to learn as you move forward.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Spend time with the people who appreciate you.Places where you feel welcome, safe and motivated to follow your dreams should be sought out.Do whatever will bring you the greatest joy.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - Resolve issues, make deals or tie up whatever you\u2019ve left undone.Take a trip to visit someone if it will strengthen the relationship.Stick to a set budget.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Size up a situation and seize the moment.Use intelligence to help you make quick decisions that will encourage advancement.Show passion in all that you do.Choose peace over discord.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - If you want to make a lasting impression, just be yourself.Feeling that you must put on a facade for someone should make you reconsider the connection.MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2020 Learn from bidding and defense By Phillip Alder Oscar Wilde wrote, \u201cIt is a very sad thing that nowadays there is so little useless information.\u201d That isn\u2019t so sad, and what would he have said about fake news?At the bridge table, in theory there is little useless information, but many players do not draw the necessary conclusions.In today\u2019s deal, not only must one defender use the information available to ?nd the best opening lead, but his partner must apply a key defensive rule.What are the lead and the rule?From the bidding, West knew that dummy was coming down with four spades, and that declarer had four hearts.The diamonds also looked dangerous.So he wisely chose the club eight, top of nothing.Declarer has only six top tricks: four spades, one heart and one club.He is going to play on diamonds to generate the extra winners.First, though, he calls for dummy\u2019s club jack.Now the spotlight moves to East.Suppose he takes the ?rst trick and returns a club.Declarer wins on the board and runs the diamond nine.West wins with the queen and plays another club.South, with a sinking feeling, leads the diamond king.But West has to take the trick and is out of clubs, so the contract makes with an overtrick.A key defensive rule is that if declarer has two winners in the suit you are trying to establish, make him use one of them at trick one.East must encourage with his club 10 at trick one.Then the play goes: club jack, diamond to the queen, club to the ace, diamond to the ace, and East takes three club tricks for down one. Page 10 Monday, January 20, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Go grocery sho pping with diet itians.When you choos e products with t he Health Check symbol, it's like shopping with th e Heart and Stro ke Foundation\u2019s die titians, who eval uate every partic ipating product b ased on Canada' s Food Guide.www.healthche ck.org REALITY CHECK HERMAN ALLEY OOP ARLO & JANIS THE BORN LOSER FRANK AND ERNEST GRIZZWELLS THATABABY The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Monday, January 20, 2020 Page 11 Call Sherbrooke: (819) 569-9525 between 8:30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.E-mail: classad@sherbrookerecord.com or Knowlton: (450) 242-1188 between 9:00 a.m.and noon CLASSIFIED Deadline: 12:30 p.m.one day prior to publication Or mail your prepaid classi?ed ads to The Record, 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 290 Articles for Sale 275 Antiques WE BUY from the past for the future, one item or a household, attic or basement, shed or garage.We like it all, give us a call.819- 837-2680.Make your classi- add a photo for $10.per day.Deadline: 2 days before publication.Drop by our of- Knowlton.819-569- com 145 Miscellaneous Services L E N N O X V I L L E PLUMBING.Domestic repairs and Norman Walker at 819-563-1491.The Ayer\u2019s Cliff Unity Fifty Plus Club met for their ?rst meeting of 2020 on January 7thin the Beulah United Church Hall.President Linda welcomed everyone, wishing them all a Happy Healthy New Year.We welcomed one guest, Yves Beauvais.We also happily welcomed ?ve new members, Donna Phaneuf, Brian Larue, Mary Ann Beaudin, Maunya St.Mer- tin and Rev.Doreen Moffat.Welcome friends, we are so pleased to have you as members.Linda thanked May and helpers for setting up, also Barbara & Marsha for selling tickets.Announcements: In January Lake Massawip- pi Conservation Dance at Burroughs Falls on the 24th with Slightly Haggard.February 1st Ayer\u2019s Cliff Winter Carnival.February 16th Valentine\u2019s Brunch at Beulah United Church.She also announced that Ayer\u2019s Cliff Community made up twenty-six Christmas baskets for local families in need.Thanking the Fifty Plus members for their donations towards making this campaign a big success.Wise Words: The early worm, gets eaten.There is no pleasure in having nothing to do, the fun is having lots to do and not doing it.Lead not into temptation, I can ?nd the way myself.Rev.Barbara Wintle asked the Blessing.For- ty-one sat down to a delicious meal of meat loaf, mashed potatoes, carrots, beet pickles, and two new salads, which were really good.While the beautiful cake made by Jean Cass was being cut and served, Linda read a nice reading \u201cAnd Then it Was Winter.\u201d Ernestine Whipple played the Birthday song to Casey Vriesen- dorp, our only member attending celebrating a January birthday.A birthday card was passed around and signed for Lloyd Smith who is unable to attend, but we all wish him a great day.Linda mentioned that the Quebec Bar Association is offering dating advice; the year 2020 brings with it special complications worth keeping in mind.The year can be easily changed from 20 to 2001 to any other 2025 etc.Standard for dates is year-month-day.(2020-01- 18) This cannot be altered or miss read.The Draw went to Jean Cass, Maunya St.Mertin and Lise Beauvais.Door Prize winners were Linda Grenon, Marguerite Dunlop, Casey Vriesendorp, Arnold Mackeage, Barb Wintle, Barb Burrows, Brian Larue, Mel Dustin, Phyl Dustin, May Cun- nington, Jim Mackay, Jim Sutton, Mary Ann Beaudin, Wally Moffat and Mary Levasseur.Now it was time for some fun.Twenty-four stayed to play Bingo.Our Vice President Phil Kerwin took over, spinning the balls and calling the numbers.With lots of valuable prizes to win, it took us all afternoon.Our two lucky Jack Pot winners covering a full card were Marsha Wallis, picking the \u201cSpecial Chocolates\u201d and President Linda choosing a beautiful decorative bowl.Linda made sure we played until everyone had won at least once.It was ?nally down to the 3 M\u2019s., when they ?nally won, we all headed home.A fun afternoon with lots of laughs and plenty of excitement.Remember folks, our February meeting is the second Tuesday, on February 11th.You will all be called.Submitted by Phyllis Dustin, Secretary.Ayer\u2019s Cliff Unity Fifty Plus Club Our President Linda with one of her Bingo prizes.Her name is Rae.Aren\u2019t they cute?Our Vice-President Phil Kerwin, spinning the balls and calling the numbers.Happy birthday, Casey This recipe for \u201cRazor Clam Linguine\u201d from \u201cEdible Seattle: The Cookbook\u201d (Sterling Epicure) by Jill Lightner is sure to please this winter.While linguine is the pasta of choice in the recipe, spaghetti can be a suitable substitute.For a decorative touch, consider placing a few steamed clams on top of the plated pasta for instant impact if hosting guests.Razor Clam Linguine Serves 4 1?2 stick unsalted butter 1?4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup ?nely chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup dry white wine 3?4 pound linguine 11?2 cups chopped (1?2-inch) razor clam meat 1 cup ?nely chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano Red pepper ?akes (up to 1 tablespoon) 1?2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish 1.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.2.Heat the butter and olive oil together in a large saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts.Add the onions and garlic, season to taste with salt and black pepper and cook until almost tender, about 5 minutes, stirring a few times.Adjust the heat to medium-low, add the wine, and simmer until the liquid reduces by about two-thirds, about 10 minutes.When you add the wine, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions.3.Add the clams, parsley, oregano, and red pepper to taste to the reduced sauce; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to heat the clams through.Taste for seasoning and add more salt and black pepper if needed.4.Drain the pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl.Add the sauce and parmesan cheese and toss until well mixed.Serve immediately, topped with more cheese, if desired.Cleaning tip: Drop clams into boiling water for a few seconds until their shells pop open.Snip off the tough, skinny neck; slice them lengthwise and cut out all the dark, digestive bits, leaving the white meat.Give them a ?- nal rinse to remove any last bits of sand.(Metro Creative) Razor clam linguine Page 12 Monday, January 20, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Wouldn\u2019t it be nice if your pet could do this?Order yours today at K9CLEAN.COM or call us at 236-668-4324 Cleaning up your dog\u2019s poop doesn\u2019t have to be gross or boring.K9 Clean Eco Poop Scoop Bags take the yuck out of cleaning up the mess.Award winning and Earth friendly! 100% biodegradable.Unique touchless system with built in poop scoop.Never have the squishy feeling on your fingers or risk having your fingers break through flimsy plastic poop bags again! Achieving King\u2019s \u2018dream\u2019 Dear Annie MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2020 Dear Annie: Again, it is time to celebrate Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s birthday.He would have been 91 on Jan.15.Since his death in 1968, so much has changed .and yet, so much has remained the same.Sometimes, I wonder, if he were alive, what would King think about how things have gone in the African American community?What would he say?What would he do?I am sure that King would encourage us to resolve the social and economic challenges that buffet us.He would remind us of individual responsibility, family stability, group cohesion and collective empowerment.And he would remind us that many of the answers and solutions lie within us as a people.King also would encourage us to show a willingness to know something, to be smart, to be curious and to be willing to learn and accomplish a lot more.While the world we inhabit may not be fair or just, we must be willing to try, and try, and try.We must learn to give life our utmost effort and perform at our maximum capacity.If King were alive, he would stress the need for building a foundation of empowerment for teaching individuals, families and communities how to tap the power within, rather than depending on handouts and the goodwill of others.Accordingly, he would emphasize the importance of family as the original and best departments of health, education, welfare and salvation.Overall, King would motivate and encourage us to put our minds and backs into the obstacles and barriers before us.Although King is not alive, his teachings, sacri?ces and contributions will always be with us.Therefore, let us draw from his legacy and achieve his \u201cdream\u201d for all of us.What a great way to show respect and appreciation for the man.- Re?ecting on King\u2019s Legacy Dear Re?ecting: Thank you for your beautiful tribute.Dear Readers: Martin Luther King had immense wisdom is his advocacy of nonviolent change.He knew that the most important thing for living a just, peaceful and ful?lled life is love.May all of you feel love in your hearts as you read through the following handful of quotes that show King\u2019s insights, kindness and leadership: -\u201dDarkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.\u201d -\u201dWe must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive.He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love.There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us.When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies.\u201d -\u201dThe function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically.Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.\u201d -\u201dLove is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.\u201d -\u201dI refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality .I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the ?nal word.\u201d -\u201dI have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.\u201d \u201cAsk Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie\u201d is out now! Annie Lane\u2019s debut book - featuring favorite columns on love, friendship, family and etiquette - is available as a paperback and e-book.Visit http:// www.creatorspublishing.com for more information.Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com.Robert Frenette, 19 from Woodstock, New Brunswick, along with Katie Neu, 17 of Kitchener, Ontario, are two youths who share one thing in common.They have been bullied.They also work for change.The adversity they faced in school has propelled them to create Bullying- Canada.ca.- an anti-bullying website for youth and by youth.The website offers tips for a bystander, victim and bully.The site also features a database of links to other anti-bullying websites.Subscribe to the free e-newsletter \u201cYouth Voices\u201d that highlights anti-bullying work around the country by emailing to: Subscribe@BullyingCanada.ca More information contact them by email at: Info@BullyingCanada.Ca or visit their website www.BullyingCanada.ca "]