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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 Uptick in users skipping medical appointments Page 4 Vigil for Riley Fairholm at Dunham SQ headquarters Page 3 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Thursday, July 23, 2020 Sports Trans-Action swings for the fences to support CHUS Foundation By Matthew Sylvester Special to The Record The graduating students at Alexander Galt were left with a ?nancial headache to deal with over the summer after COVID-19 decimated their end of year trip plans.Instead of being able to enjoy the school\u2019s long running Europe trip with friends and classmates this year, students were stuck quarantining at home, and some are out thousands of dollars.EF Tours, or Education First, is the company that the school uses to plan and execute the trip each year.All the class needs to do is pick which countries they\u2019d like to visit, and the company sets ?ight dates, picks hotels, and hires a professional tour guide for the group.This year the pandemic forced EF to cancel, and they don\u2019t seem keen on handing out refunds.\u201cThey gave us two options,\u201d Said Angela Leith, one of the parents trying to MATTHEW MCCULLY Cancelled Europe trip leaves Galt grads feeling left out in the cold Sports Trans-Action representatives Nicolas Anctil and Yannick Charbonneau showing off a new limited edition \u2018ça va bien aller\u2019 Louisville Slugger that will be sold to raise funds for a special COVID-19 fund through the CHUS Foundation.See story on page 3 CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 Page 2 Thursday, July 23, 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: CLOUDY, CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH 24 LOW 15 FRIDAY: SUNNY HIGH 27 LOW 14 SATURDAY: SUNNY HIGH 29 LOW 17 SUNDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH 29 LOW 19 MONDAY: 60 PER CENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH 29 LOW 18 The COVID Mask of Zorro! Hola.My name is Don Rosseto de la Vista Cruza, as my father was before me but with hairier shoulders.To the people of los Muncipios del este, I am but a mild-mannered writer of pandemic pamphletos.I am particularly proud of that which depicts a miniature dog with the large bulging eyes who says, \u201cDo Not Forget to Chihuahua-sh Your Hands!\u201d When I hand my preventive papers to the people, though, they laugh in my face.This is not good prevention.They say, \u201cYou are loco, señor.The pandemic has not come to our pueblos.It is only in the big cities.We will wash a little, but 20 seconds is too much time.You are a cute little burro but you will never have the shoulder hairs of your padre.\u201d Then they walk away from me only one metre apart, singing the Mexican folk song, \u201cTiene pantalones pequeños\u201d (\u201cHe Has Little Pants\u201d).You would think that this would leave me to feel sad and bald-shouldered.Ha- ha-olé! Here you are mistaken, for while by day I am Don Rosseto de la Etc., by night I am usually sleeping.But by evening, I am\u2026 ZORRO! It is a much shorter name, si?I remove my studious glasses, my camisa no femenina and my average- size pants and don much leather.I am told the señoras ?nd the leather makes me look like a hombre rapido.Yes, I am very rapido with the señoras, but not now in the time of what the gringos call \u201cthe crown virus.\u201d We must all keep our distance, even those who are irresistible, or as we say in Spanish, \u201cirresistible.\u201d But the people, they do not know that I, Don R de la VC, am ZORRO! For, in the semi-dark of evening, I complete my disguise with the mask\u2014the mask of COVID! With my nose and mouth covered, no one knows who I am! It is just like I am in high school! Heeding the call of injustice and household gatherings of more than 10 people, I leap onto my trusty steed Gatito and speed from my hacienda towards the villages.I stop several times to adjust my mask, which does not hold up well to all the speeding.I arrive at El Mercado del Incontinente Matador.Using my lariat, I scale the wall of the marketplace to the roof and swing through an unlocked upper window.I silence the awakened señorita with a coupon for a free quesadilla.Then, I emerge onto the mezzanine and leap dramatically to the shop ?oor.\u201cHorchata!\u201d I cry.\u201cSeñor Zorro!\u201d says the startled shopkeeper.\u201cYou know, the door was open.\u201d With my piercing brown eyes, I pierce him with a long, piercing glare.\u201cI am sorry, amigo,\u201d says the merchant, \u201care you angry right now or in medical distress?It is so hard to read facial expressions with the mask.\u201d \u201cYour customers,\u201d I say, \u201cthey are not too many of them wearing the mask.It is to protect themselves from the infection that rages across our countryside.\u201d \u201cDoes it really, though?I thought it was more to protect others.\u201d \u201cThat too, yes.We must all work together.\u201d \u201cTrue, true, Señor Zorro,\u201d says the man.\u201cBut the authorities have not been very consistent on this point, you have to admit.\u201d \u201cPerhaps, but now they are; masks are recommended.You must insist your clients do so.\u201d \u201cOh no, it is up to them.Besides, all my customers are from our village where there is no infection.They never leave and we never have visitors because of the fumes from the burrito farms.\u201d I want to grab the shopkeeper by the collar and pull him close.But of course I cannot.Instead, I growl ?ercely, \u201cI recommend it.\u201d \u201cOkay, Señor Zorro, have a nice night.Please use the door to leave.\u201d The conversations continue much like this as I storm the village\u2019s tabernas, farmacias and concesionarios de automóviles.Everyone acknowledges that masks are a good idea but few think it necessary for them.Dismayed and disheartened, Gatito and I return home.We do not speed.My puny shoulder hairs shrink in shame.But unlike Gatito, duty never sleeps, and the next evening I resume my rounds.As I summersault through the window panes of dentists\u2019 of?ces and rappel onto the parapets of post of?ces, I discover that clients all around are wearing masks\u2014not nearly as handsome as the mask of Zorro but effective nonetheless.I burst back into Incontinente Matador and discover that the merchant too and all his customers are effectively masked.\u201cSo, mi amigo,\u201d I say, \u201cyou have heeded the warnings of Zorro!\u201d \u201cNo, no, not at all, señor,\u201d says the shopkeeper.\u201cThe government passed a law today that says we must.And so we do.We are an obedient people.We just want to be told what to do.Would you like a tarta de pop?\u201d I decline the traditional Mexican pastry and depart by standard means.My work here is done.My village is safe.I return to my hacienda and change out of my Zorro costume, quickly, for the mask is muy caliente.Ross Murray The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, July 23, 2020 Page 3 Local News The project was initiated by Pif champion Alexandre Gagné-Salvail, one of Sports Trans-Action\u2019s ambassadors.Gagné-Salvail came up with the design for the bat with the help of two local nurses.Vigil for Riley Fairholm at Dunham SQ headquarters By Matthew McCully A vigil will be held this Saturday, July 25 between 7 p.m.and 8 p.min Dunham in front of Sûreté du Québec (SQ) headquarters on rue Mont- magny, marking the anniversary of the death of Riley Fairholm.In the early morning of July 25, 2018 Riley was intercepted by six SQ of?- cers, walking alone near the corner of Knowlton Road and Victoria Street in Brome Lake carrying a BB gun.After refusing to drop his weapon, Riley was shot once in the forehead.Following an investigation, the of?ce of the crown prosecutor (Directeur des poursuites criminelles et pénales-DPCP) announced no charges would be laid against the SQ of?cers involved in the shooting death of 17-year- old Brome Lake teen.After over a year of unanswered questions, Riley\u2019s mother Tracy Wing learned that the night Riley was shot the negotiation with the of?cers took a total of one minute.\u201cThere was no negotiation.They said drop your weapon, he didn\u2019t drop it, they shot him,\u201d Wing said in an interview with The Record in October of last year.The purpose of Saturday\u2019s event is to push for more training, psychological evaluations, bodycams, transparency and accountability from police.\u201cPlease join us in remembering Riley and remind the SQ that we have not forgotten.Riley deserved more than 61 seconds before one police of?cer decided that the only solution was a bullet to the head,\u201d the Facebook invitation for the vigil reads.Last year Wing organized a vigil and a walk in Brome Lake.This year, the plan is to stand outside in front of SQ headquarters for one hour and hold signs.The vigil invitation reminds participants to maintain social distancing and be respectful during the event.Police say Quebec sisters were victims of a double murder committed by their father The Canadian Press Provincial police say two young sisters found dead after an Amber Alert near Quebec City this month were murdered with a blunt object by their father.The police force provided an update today on the investigation of the deaths of Norah and Romy Carpentier and the discovery of the body of Martin Carpentier, who took his own life.The bodies of Norah, 11 and Romy, 6, were found on July 11 in a wooded area in St-Apollinaire, southwest of Quebec City.Martin Carpentier\u2019s body was found Monday night several kilometres away, 12 days after he and his girls disappeared following a July 8 car crash that police have determined was not deliberate.The Amber Alert was triggered the day after the crash, but police say the sisters, injured in the accident, had already been killed by that morning.Chief Insp.Guy Lapointe says the criminal investigation is complete, and the province\u2019s coroner will now investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths.Sports Trans-Action swings for the fences to support CHUS Foundation Record Staff A unique new limited edition slowpitch bat is stepping up to the plate thanks to an initiative by Sports Trans-Action, a sports equipment store here in the Townships.Designed with the \u2018ça va bien aller\u2019 movement in mind, the bat, from the brand Louisville Slugger, aims to pay tribute to and raise funds for frontline healthcare workers during the pandemic.The project was initiated by Pif champion Alexandre Gagné-Salvail, one of Sports Trans-Action\u2019s ambassadors.Gagné-Salvail came up with the design for the bat with the help of two local nurses.This limited edition of the famous Louisville Slugger not only offers new and unique colours, but additional changes have also been made.The bat will be balanced, unlike the end load swing that is usually found for this model, which allows increased control of the bat.This bat is also a one-piece construction that makes for some powerful hitting.For every bat sold, Sports Trans-Ac- tion will give $30 to a special fund for COVID-19.The campaign\u2019s goal is to raise $6,000.Those interested can pre-order the limited edition bat starting on July 22, either directly in-store at Sports Trans-Action in Sherbrooke or Coati- cook, or online at www.sportstransac- tion.com.The bats will be distributed starting in September 2020.Only 200 bats are available across Canada.Quebec reports four new COVID 19 deaths The Canadian Press and Matthew McCully Quebec is reporting four new deaths attributed to COVID-19 and 142 new cases of the disease linked to the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours.Three new cases were reported in the Estrie region being the local total to 992.The province has reported a total of 5,662 COVID-19-related deaths and 57,938 con?rmed cases since the pandemic began.Even as cases have climbed slightly in recent weeks, hospitalizations continue to drop.The province reports there are 235 people in hospital today, which is 12 fewer than the prior day.Of those, 16 people are in intensive care, an increase of one.Health authorities conducted 12,217 COVID-19 tests on July 20, the last day for which data is available.According to the Quebec Public Health Institute\u2019s website 50,373 people are considered recovered from the novel coronavirus.CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 get money back from the tour company, \u201cmake an insurance claim or get a voucher for EF Tours.\u201d When she tried to go through her personal travel insurance agency, she was denied because a voucher from EF had been offered to her.When she then returned to EF to try and claim the voucher instead, the response was court.\u201cI\u2019m done with your case,\u201d was the response Leith was given.She says the company refused to offer the voucher because she had opted to pursue a refund her insurance agency instead.The response to other parents varied.Darryl Harrison\u2019s son Jakob was set to go on the trip this year, and his insurance denied a claim for the same reason.After a few weeks of correspondence, EF sent him a voucher over email.To Harrison and his son, though, a voucher is almost useless.He explained that Jakob would be either working or in school with no vacation time to ?t another 12-day long trip into his schedule before the voucher\u2019s June 2022 expiry date.EF made the voucher transferable to family members or other students from the same school board, but Harrison says Galt might not be using EF again in the future.\u201cThat was his whole summer,\u201d Harrison said, disappointed that all his son\u2019s time working and fundraising for the trip led to nothing.He claimed that he doesn\u2019t remember reading or hearing anything about EF having a voucher only refund policy for the trips.\u201cIt\u2019s never gone wrong before,\u201d He said, \u201cwe just went along with everyone else and expected it to be easy.\u201d The ?ne print of EF\u2019s booking conditions available online mentions that cancellation due to disasters beyond the company\u2019s control would result in future travel vouchers being issued.It doesn\u2019t mention an expiry date for the vouchers or their policy around offering one after a third-party insurance claim has been denied.When asked about their refund policy during exceptional circumstances, a representative for EF emphasized that the health and safety of their travelers is their top priority, and that they are working with their travelers to provide ?exible options for customers that have already been booked.This comes in the form of the transferable vouchers, which under normal circumstances would only be given out 45 days before the trip\u2019s start.Galt grads Page 4 Thursday, July 23, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Pursuing her passions - Abigail\u2019s story \u201cWhen you are at a crossroads, always choose what brings you joy\u201d Abigail (Abby) Jersey aged 25 is a young woman who was born and raised in Potton.She attended Massey Vanier High School, Champlain Lennoxville in the Liberal Arts program and then got her degree in Education at Bishop\u2019s University.Jersey started her ?rst teaching job at Butler Elementary School in Bedford and it was that school community that inspired Abby to pursue her passions even if it meant heading down a different path.Abby is going back to school after applying to Grad school and, if accepted will be starting in spring 2021 in Journalism at Concordia.While the idea was long discussed and deliberated over in her household, Journalism has long been a passion of Abby\u2019s and in fact, Abby recently released her ?rst book entitled, \u201cTo Me, Myself and I\u201d available on Amazon under, \u201cAbigail,\u201d the name she uses as an author \u201cThe book is about a ?ctional character named Mandy.Mandy is faced with a decision to stay at a job that she dislikes or pursue her dreams and she chooses passion,\u201d shared Jersey.\u201cAs she takes on writing fulltime, she ends up having to plan her best friend\u2019s wedding and is left feeling used, abused and thrown away.She begins questioning her friendships in life, wondering how much value they bring to her and what she needs to do about it.This story follows the journey of a woman who takes her life into her own hands.This decision leads her down a road that is dif?cult, where she feels like giving up but doesn\u2019t quite let go.Her story is a combination of both entertainment value, as well as the freedom to express topics that have always been claimed untouchable.She undertakes change, depth, sel?shness, sexuality and raw personal con?ict, allowing readers to connect with her on a level that is authentic,\u201d she concluded.Jersey has also started a small online business called TEAGAL Lifestyle (https:// teagal.co), a program to reset one\u2019s body and mind connection.She also has a Podcast series (Live Passionately Podcast) that of?cially started on July 1 and is available on most Podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify.\u201cThe need for self-re?ections, growth and personal development is necessary in our society; however, it has become pushed down based on values and norms that, theoretically and practically, don\u2019t work,\u201d explains Jersey.\u201cI touch upon general Lifestyle topics, as well as topics related to growth and development in order to keep the audience engaged.Jersey has interviewed authors in some of her magazine issues as well as women from all around the world in her blog empowerment series.\u201cI am ?lled with pure joy and excitement as I end this school year to begin a new adventure,\u201d shared Jersey in a recent newsletter sent out to family and friends.\u201cI feel empowered and ready to ?nd myself again.\u201d Abigail\u2019s passion for life is infectious and her vivacious smile instills both joy and enthusiasm.The new path she has chosen will surely be paved with experience and growth as this determined young woman charts her own life path to success and ful?llment.Mable Hastings The Scoop PHOTO: COURTESY Uptick in users skipping medical appointments Record Staff According to the local health authority a number of users have not been coming to their outpatient clinic appointments because of COVID-19.The CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie-CHUS wants to reassure the public that all the necessary protective measures are in place.Even in a pandemic situation, attendance at medical appointments is very important to avoid a possible deterioration in health.Since places are limited and precious, it is important that users attend their appointments.Protective measures at the CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie-CHUS for users and people accompanying them include: - Mandatory face cover or procedure mask; - Hand washing on arrival; - Physical distance of two metres in waiting rooms; - Healthcare professionals strictly observe infection prevention and control rules; - Only one escort is allowed to accompany a patient and must not have any symptoms of COVID-19.Guidelines when making an appointment Instructions are given to the user at the time of booking the appointment.It is very important that they be followed by the patient and anyone accompanying them as when they arrive at the hospital.The day before the appointment or upon arrival at the hospital, the patient must answer questions about symptoms related to COVID-19.\u201cIf the patient has symptoms of COVID-19, it is essential to tell us so we don\u2019t spread the virus.It will not harm them in any way and they will not lose their turn on the waiting list.When they get better, we will simply offer him another date,\u201d explained Dr.Colette Bellavance, Director of Professional Services at CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie-CHUS in a press release.Speci?c oncology guidelines People with cancer are very fragile.For that reason, only patients are admitted to outpatient clinics and cancer treatment centres.\u201cAccompanying persons may be present in very speci?c contexts (initial visit, announcement of a ?rst diagnosis or recurrence, physical condition of the user that requires it),\u201d commented Nathalie Sheehan, Assistant Director of Oncology.\u201cThe team will contact the family if the patient requires assistance during treatment and will provide a pass to the patient if a companion is needed for future visits (e.g., risk of falling).Both the patient and the attendant must wear a face cover or procedure mask at all times,\u201d Sheehan added.In accordance with health ministry rules, the principles of access to specialized care and services must be applied.Even in the context of a pandemic a limited number of refusals and/or unjusti?ed absences are permitted.Beyond that a user risks losing his or her place on the waiting list.Magog calls on residents to share their thoughts on climate change Record Staff Magog residents can participate in an online survey created by city of?cials to gather information for a climate change adaptation plan.The city wants to hear from its citizens and determine what they believe is the most important aspect of climate change.According to a press release, the consultation exercise takes a few minutes and runs until August 24.Magog environment division coordinator, Josiane K.Pouliot, is hoping the survey will draw a large number of residents.While the city works on a climate change project, it\u2019s important for people to understand their role in protecting the environment.\u201cThe more survey respondents, the more the climate change adaptation plan will re?ect citizens\u2019 vision for the future of their community,\u201d said Pouliot.Magog\u2019s climate plan involves analyzing imminent risks and predicting the outcomes.The goal is to develop strategies that can be integrated into day-to-day municipal services and operations.It could also help businesses looking to go green.The city plans to look into topics such as intense heat waves, spring ?oods, seasonal allergies, like pollen, and animal-related diseases, like Lyme disease.Of?cials also plan to develop green urban spaces and modifying water consumption practices.To learn more about the climate change adaptation plan, visit the City\u2019s website at ville.magog.qc.ca/ changements-climatiques. The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, July 23, 2020 Page 5 The Border Report \u201cCanada and the United States have agreed to extend the current border measures by one month until August 21.\u201d Adult education support in Stanstead By Phelps Helps It is no secret that a common barrier to education for rural communities is distance.Students face a long commute starting as early as the ?rst year of high school, which can increase academic stress and, therefore, deter some students from completing their high school diploma.In the past year, as a solution, Phelps Helps partnered with New Horizons, Distance Education, and the Sunnyside CLC, to increase accessibility of Adult Education in Stanstead.The drop-in style adult education classes were offered on Fridays, from 8 AM to 3 PM in the Sunnyside CLC room (located in Sunnyside Elementary school), and were open to local students registered at New Horizons or with Distance Education.With an open classroom, students from Stanstead who needed help could access a teacher without driving to Sherbrooke.To further facilitate student success, access to the Internet, computers, printers, and other educational materials were made available, as well as the support of the Compass program at Phelps.In its ?rst year, the participants of the pilot program were diverse.Participants\u2019 ages ranged from 18 to 58, students were predominantly Anglophone, with various employment statuses.The diversity of participants is a testament to the potential of this program and its versatility.Although the year was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Phelps Helps would like to thank all partners involved for a successful ?rst year.We are eager to continue this partnership with New Horizons, Distance Education, and the Sunnyside CLC.Phelps Aide Phelps Helps was founded in 2012 and has grown organically from a single high school tutoring program to six unique programs, providing the Stanstead area with free educational and career support.For more information or to volunteer, please email us at info@phelpshelps.ca, visit our website at www.phelpshelps.ca.Frontier Animal Society Featured pet: Benzo After almost a year in his new home, where he was absolutely adored, sadly, Benzo is back at our shelter.Why?Because he had the misfortune of moving into a municipality where he is judged by the way he looks.We don\u2019t know what breed Benzo is but the municipality where he was living, declared him to be a banned breed and has sent him packing.Everyone at the shelter loves Benzo but understandably, he isn\u2019t thrilled to be back.He enjoys his walks and outdoor time but he would far prefer to be spending his days lounging on the couch or hanging out in the yard with his family.Benzo is a great dog who has lived in a home with children, the youngest of whom was 8.He has also lived happily alongside cats.His former adopter describes him as a sweet, friendly and gentle dog who is calm and well behaved in the house.Playful and always happy for some one-on-one time with volunteers, Ben- zo loves to run and play in our fenced in dog park.A home with a securely fenced yard is a de?nite asset.What Benzo needs to work on, are his manners when meeting new people.Unfortunately, Benzo has a tendency to bark at strangers and because he is a biggish dog with a deep bark, it can be off putting, especially when it happens when encountering people while out for a walk.We get it, but we also know that he just needs time to sniff and become familiar and he will calm right down.He isn\u2019t aggressive or mean, but to people who don\u2019t know him, it sure comes off that way.Benzo will do best in the country or in a quiet neighbourhood.With regards to other dogs, while in foster, Benzo did live with another dog but just as he isn\u2019t great when meeting new people, he can be a little too much for other dogs.When interacting and playing, Benzo doesn\u2019t pick up on their social cues and he doesn\u2019t understand when it\u2019s time to \u201cback off\u201d so he isn\u2019t a dog park dog and we feel he will do best as the only dog in the home.So, while we know he isn\u2019t perfect, Benzo is a good boy who has a committed fan base amongst shelter volunteers.He is affectionate, playful, engaged and loyal.He is quick to sit for his treats which he always takes gently.Benzo has so many great qualities and with the right adopter, someone who understands and can work on his behaviour when meeting new people, he will be a wonderful companion.Benzo is three years old.Before inquiring, please ensure that he is welcome in your city, town or municipality.He has lost his home once already because of the way that he looks, we don\u2019t want it to happen again.To inquire about adoption, please send an email to frontieranimalsoci- ety@gmail.com or better yet give our adoption coordinator Brenda a call at 819.876.7747 any day of the week between 8 a.m and 8 p.m.and she will be happy to tell you more about Benzo.Another month of closed borders By Matthew Sylvester The federal governments of Canada and the US have negotiated another 31 days of closure for the border.The closure, which was set to expire the July 21, will now remain in place until August 21.This marks the fourth month long extension of the closure since it was ?rst put in place on March 18th.Essential travel and trade will still be allowed, including shipments of essentials like food, medicine, and fuel.Essential and visa-holding temporary workers will both be given an exception to the rule.Canadian residents and those with dual citizenship will still be allowed into Canada via the US.\u201cCanada and the United States have agreed to extend the current border measures by one month until August 21, and we\u2019re going to keep working closely with our American neighbors to keep people safe on both sides of the border,\u201d Prime minister Trudeau announced during a press conference.The extension comes right as the US is experiencing a huge surge of COVID cases.Trudeau expressed concern about the situation south of the border and maintains that further extensions are de?nitely possible.Last month, an exception was made for direct family members of permanent residents, including parents and guardians, spouses, tutors, and dependent children.This exception will carry through with the closure into August.Massawippi beach off limits to swimmers Record Staff The Municipality of Ayer\u2019s Cliff posted on its Facebook page yesterday that due to a significant outbreak of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) on the surface, the town has closed Massawippi Beach to swimmers.The situation can change quickly, the town said, and the possible reopening will be announced in due course.Lifeguards will be on hand in the meantime to esure instructions are respected.The washing and launching of boats is not affected by the closure of the beach. Page 6 Thursday, July 23, 2020 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record EDITORIAL To paraphrase Matthew 18:20, keep on wearing a mask \u201cwhere two or three gather .\u201d even if I know all three.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 DEAR EDITOR: I am puzzled.In Greg Perry\u2019s recent cartoon \u201cNational Unity 2020\u201d, it is stated \u201cCanada-U.S.border to remain closed.\u201d.Canada\u2019s reaction is shown by a bubble containing the exclamation \u201cGOOD!\u201d, with lines pointing to the provinces and territories.My confusion stems from the absence of a line to Quebec, and from the absence of a border between the U.S.and Quebec; they meet at a point along with Ontario and New Brunswick, which is too low on the map.If the intended message is that Canada is united in its agreement that the border remain closed, the missing line to Quebec may be an oversight and the geographical errors careless slips.If the message is that Quebec is out of step with the rest of Canada on the border issue, the meaning of the missing line is clear, but the sentiment clashes with surveys showing that majorities in all provinces support the government\u2019s action.The altered geography becomes a mystery.Or moving into the world of hypothetical fantasy (where cartoons often reside).perhaps Quebec is unique because the large number of Covid-19 cases has caused New Brunswick to slide down, shrinking the Quebec-U.S.border to zero, leaving nothing to keep closed.Cartoons about covid are tricky.They may increase stress or offer some light relief, but I am scratching my head over this one.Can other readers help me?SINCERELY, STUART MCKELVIE DEAR EDITOR Well, I am not looking for any special treatment above others but since Saturday our lovely Quebec government just imposed the draconian measure of mandating the wearing of face masks in all places of businesses.Now I am not opposed to doing my part but as a person who suffers from severe COPD (pulmonary problems) I tried my best to cooperate but found myself within 5 minutes unable to breath as a result of breathing in my own carbon dioxide and the associated humidity.I almost collapsed in the corner store and was forced to rush outside twice within a 12-minute period leaving my purchases on the counter in the middle of payment.I spoke to the pharmacist who said she heard that folks with my condition might be exempt from the ruling but when I contacted my pulmonary doctor\u2019s of?ce at the university hospital of Sherbrooke to ask if I could get a letter of exemption she was nasty and dressed me down as not caring about others.Even Quebeckers have at least the right to breath under the Federal Charter of rights and freedoms which supersedes provincial laws.Right now, children are exempt and have more rights than adults who support them and pay taxes here! I promised the secretary at the hospital I would make known their attitude, so here it is.TERRY LAVERS COOKSHIRE Keeping some new habits post pandemic There has been quite a bit written lately about how things will change after this pandemic either dies a natural death or mankind comes up with a vaccine for COVID-19.Not much has been said about what will likely stay the same.For me, the ?rst thing that I won\u2019t change will be the way I greet friends and loved ones.You see I\u2019ve never been much for this double-cheek kissing that is de rigueur in Quebec society.Maybe it\u2019s my Scots/Irish heritage but I\u2019ve never been comfortable kissing even one cheek.Apart from that, my attempts have usually been so tentative \u2013 not knowing whether to go left or right ?rst \u2013 that there has been considerable risk of collision.Mind you, it hardly matters since even the most accomplished bussers are content with little or no contact.On top of that wearing a mask inhibits kissing of any sort, \u2018air\u2019 or otherwise, and yes I very well might, to paraphrase Matthew 18:20, keep on wearing a mask \u201cwhere two or three gather .\u201d even if I know all three.Prior to the latest corona virus a lot of people around the world, particularly in crowded urban areas, already wore masks because of the intense smog - and what is the corona virus if not air pollution?Maybe they\u2019re right.Hand shaking will also be something that I won\u2019t pick up again.Historically, offering your hand to someone indicated your friendly intentions.That\u2019s why it was the right hand that got extended since it was good sign that you weren\u2019t holding a spear or sword, unless maybe your were left handed.Today if somebody offers you his or her hand they don\u2019t even need a sword to deal you a fatal blow, particularly if they aren\u2019t into frequent and rigorous hand washing.Elbow bumping is just stupid.Besides, sticking out your elbow is a similar gesture that many of our American friends make when they\u2019re going for their shoulder holster.During the pandemic I\u2019ve also started washing my fresh fruit.I know, I know, you\u2019re wondering why I didn\u2019t wash fruit in the ?rst place.The explanation is simple.I grew up working fruit farms from an early age and you just didn\u2019t bother.You would pick an apple or a pear off of the tree, give it a wipe on your sleeve to remove the slightly grey coating of spray and bite in.The same went for grapes, cherries and plums.The only fruit that I ate without the outer skin were peaches: those I peeled, not because of a worry about contamination but because I hated the taste of peach fuzz.The love of my life has never understood my cavalier attitude towards not only germs but toxic spray.I explained that one of my jobs as a youngster was spraying trees, often with the now-banned chemical alar.This involved emptying a bag of the powdered poison into a three-hundred- gallon tank of water with the dust ?ying in all directions.There were no masks and no protective gear.I suggested that as a consequence I was likely immune to fruit spray and that the only real worry was that at some point I would begin to glow in the dark.Nevertheless, thanks to COVID-19, I have become a ?rm believer in washing just about anything that comes from the local grocery store whether fresh or pre-packaged.Yes indeed, life has changed our habits during the pandemic but there are some changes worth keeping.Tim Belford The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, July 23, 2020 Page 7 Local Sports Phoenix stock up on defensemen at 2020 QMJHL draft By Michael Boriero \u2013 Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Sherbrooke Phoenix were supposed to host this year\u2019s edition of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) draft, but COVID-19 restrictions forced the event online.Phoenix VP of Hockey Operations Jocelyn Thibault said the organization understands the predicament everyone is facing to this day.It\u2019s unfortunate that the draft couldn\u2019t be held in Sherbrooke, but, he said, there\u2019s always next year.\u201cWe like hosting the draft in Sherbrooke, I think the city has the perfect assets to do so,\u201d Thibault explained.\u201cThe Palais des Sports is beautiful and it\u2019s the perfect size to hold the draft.\u201d The Phoenix didn\u2019t have a pick in the ?rst round this year, but Thibault, who is also a part owner, believes the team accomplished their mission.They wanted to draft more defensemen and add several goaltenders to their depth chart.\u201cWe were very happy to draft Lessard late in the second round,\u201d said Thibault.\u201cWe were, I wouldn\u2019t say scared, but we didn\u2019t think he would be there at where we picked him.\u201d Zachary Lessard, a 15-year-old from Chateauguay, Quebec, joins the team as a right-handed defenseman \u2013 a commodity in any league.With two picks in the second round, the team drafted defenseman Carl-Étienne Michel and goaltender Jasmin Simon.The Phoenix ?nished the ?rst ?ve rounds with three defensemen.Shebrooke is busy bolstering its defensive corps because of the uncertain future of several players.Thibault predicts they could lose up to six skaters.\u201cWe don\u2019t really know how many players we\u2019re going to lose at the end of the day because we don\u2019t know how many players will be returning from the NHL or the American League,\u201d he said.The Phoenix also capitalized on the Canadian Hockey League\u2019s annual import draft, bringing in right-handed Russian defenseman Pvel Grishin.Thibault describes Grishin as a hardworking player and a strong skater for his size.\u201cHe\u2019s a two-way defenseman with offensive upside,\u201d he said.\u201cHe\u2019s a huge body so we\u2019re obviously excited, we\u2019ll see how he adapts to North American hockey, it always takes time for these kids to adapt.\u201d Sherbrooke could go into the 2020- 2021 season without the services of captain Sam Poulin, a Pittsburgh Penguins ?rst round draft pick in 2019.Poulin made headway last season notching a personal best 77 points in 46 games.The 19-year-old forward is also one of 41 players taking part in Canada\u2019s national junior team virtual summer development camp.According to Thibault, Poulin is going to take another major step next season, whether that\u2019s in the NHL or with the Phoenix.\u201cWe wish him the best; we hope he makes it big, we always hope that for all our players,\u201d he concluded.COURTESY PHOENIX FACEBOOK Zachary Lessard, a 15-year-old from Chateauguay, Quebec, joins the team as a right-handed defenseman \u2013 a commodity in any league. 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THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020 Today is the 205th day of 2020 and the 34th day of summer.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1962, the Telstar 1 satellite transmitted the ?rst live, trans-Atlantic TV broadcast, featuring CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite.In 1967, the 12th Street Riots began in Detroit, ending ?ve days later and resulting in 43 people dead, hundreds injured and more than 1,400 buildings burned to the ground.In 1999, with the launch of Columbia, Eileen Collins became the ?rst woman to command a U.S.space shuttle ?ight.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAY: Emil Jannings (1884-1950), actor; Raymond Chandler (1888-1959), author; Anthony M.Kennedy (1936- ), Supreme Court justice; Woody Harrelson (1961- ), actor; Eriq La Salle (1962- ); actor/director; Slash (1965- ), guitarist; Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014), actor; Alison Krauss (1971- ), singer-songwriter; Marlon Wayans (1972- ), actor; Michelle Williams (1979- ), singer/actress; Daniel Radcliffe (1989- ), actor.TODAY\u2019S FACT: Comet Hale-Bopp, discovered on this day in 1995, was visible to the naked eye for a record 18 months, from May 1996 to December 1997.The previous record holder, the Great Comet of 1811, was visible for about nine months.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1996, injured American gymnast Kerri Strug scored a 9.7 on the vault as the U.S.won its ?rst- ever Olympic gold medal in the women\u2019s team gymnastics competition.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cI don\u2019t see me doing $100 million ?lms, because $100 million ?lms, the very nature of them, you need to offend as few people as possible just to make your money back.\u201d - Eriq La Salle TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 1,400 - the distance from Earth (in light years) of Kepler-452b, a potentially Earthlike exoplanet orbiting within the habitable zone of a star in the constellation Cygnus.NASA announced its discovery on this day in 2015.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between new moon (July 20) and ?rst quarter moon (July 27).Datebook Gardening is widely considered as relaxing a hobby as it is rewarding.Although gardening when temperatures are mild, such as in spring and fall, can be relaxing, gardening can be much more physically taxing and even dangerous when temperatures rise during the dog days of summer.Gardens need tending even when temperatures outside are especially hot, so gardeners must take steps to protect their health when working in their gardens during the summer.\u2022 Stay hydrated.Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water is something gardeners must do to stay safe when gardening in summer.Water carries heat away from internal organs, helping to prevent heat stroke along the way.Water takes heat through the bloodstream to the skin, resulting in sweat.Gardeners who notice they are not sweating despite the heat should drink more water and even head indoors to cool down.In addition, the American Heart Association notes that keeping the body hydrated helps the heart pump blood more easily, making gardening less taxing on the heart on hot days.\u2022 Take frequent breaks indoors or in shady areas.Limit marathon gardening sessions to spring and fall when the weather permits.When gardening in harsh summertime heat, the U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises gardeners to take frequent breaks.Head inside to air conditioned rooms, if necessary, or ?nd shady areas to sit, relax and drink some water.Sitting in the shade will give the body\u2019s thermostat a chance to recover from exposure to extreme heat.\u2022 Take note of your physical condition.Many people garden alone, so it\u2019s important that gardeners learn the symptoms of heat-related illnesses.The CDC notes that elevated body temperatures, headache, rapid pulse, dizziness, nausea, and/or confusion are some common symptoms of heat-related illnesses.Gardeners should go indoors the moment any such symptoms appear.\u2022 Garden during the cooler parts of the day.Lawncare professionals advise against watering lawns between the hours of 10 a.m.and 4 p.min the summertime, as water is more likely to evaporate during this time, which tends to be the hottest time of the day.Gardeners should avoid working in their gardens during these hours as well.Garden in the early morning hours when the sun is not burning as hot or in late afternoon or early evening hours when temperatures are less threatening.Gardening in summer requires gardeners to exercise caution and assess their physical conditions routinely and honestly.(Metro Creative) Many people consider summer the most enjoyable time of year, as the summer sun and warm breezes make the season perfect for rest and relaxation.But the months of June, July and August, which are often characterized by rising temperatures and sti?ing humidity, can be tough to endure as well.When summer heat becomes especially uncomfortable, humans can simply head indoors and beat the heat in air conditioned buildings and homes.Plant life is not so lucky, and homeowners may need to take steps to help the plant life on their properties survive the summer heat.\u2022 Monitor soil moisture.Soil moisture, or a lack thereof, can help homeowners determine if their plants are struggling to survive the heat.To check soil moisture levels, use a ruler or even your ?nger, sticking either two inches into the ground where you suspect the soil is drying out.If the soil is damp two inches below the surface, then your plants are likely retaining enough moisture to withstand the heat.If the soil is dry two inches below, then you may want to give the soil a deep soak.\u2022 Keep an eye on container gardens.Containers may have an especially dif?cult time staying moist in the summer heat.That\u2019s particularly true for containers that sit in direct sunlight.Water container gardens daily during summer heat waves, being sure to adhere to any local water restrictions.\u2022 Lay down mulch.Mulch helps insulate and protect soil during summer, when soil can quickly dry out.When applied correctly (ideally before summer temperatures get too hot), mulch helps the soil conserve moisture and prevents weed growth.Weeds can rob soil of the water it needs to promote strong root systems, which can help plants get the nutrients they need to withstand summer heat.Mulched soils also do not experience the ?uctuations in temperature that non-mulched soils can experience during summer heat waves, helping plants to grow evenly.\u2022 Move plants when possible.Plant location can affect their chances of surviving summer heat.Driveways lined with ?owers or other plants may look nice, but driveways exposed to the sun can radiate heat at temperatures that exceed the temperatures noted on the thermometer.If possible, move plants to locations on your property that are less exposed to the heat and/or less likely to be affected by the heat.Move container plants beneath trees on hot days, and consider summer heat waves before planting new ?ower beds.Summer heat can be especially harmful to plant life.But homeowners can employ various strategies to protect the plant life on their properties when temperatures rise during the dog days of summer.(Metro Creative) Stay safe when gardening in hot weather Help plants survive sizzling summer heat The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, July 23, 2020 Page 9 Your Birthday THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020 Concentrate on your objectives.Refuse to let outside in?uences or others\u2019 actions keep you from reaching your destination.Focus on what will bring you the highest returns.Position yourself as a leader - disciplined and thorough from beginning to end - and success will follow.Romance is favored.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - Keep your private life and opinions to yourself.Let your actions speak for you.Taking charge and getting things done will impress someone in?uential.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - Stay out of situations that are sensitive or unstable.If you want to make a difference, do so from afar.Put your safety ?rst to avoid learning the hard way.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Don\u2019t buy into a scam someone is offering.Invest in yourself and avoid joint ventures.A change at home may not be welcome, but it will end up being bene?cial.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - You\u2019ve got the right idea, so don\u2019t let anyone criticize your plan.A partnership with someone like-minded will bring about the changes you want to make fast and ef?ciently.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Make a personal improvement.A domestic or lifestyle change will give you peace of mind.Share your feelings with a good friend or loved one.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - A ?nancial opportunity looks promising.Invest in something that will improve your domestic situation.It may be time to trade up or to downsize.Make sure you know which.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Pay close attention and be sensitive to what loved ones are going through.A hobby or activity that helps reduce stress is encouraged.Pamper yourself and those you love.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - A change of attitude or to the way you take care of your responsibilities will help you get ahead.Look for unique ways to use and promote your skills.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Focus on making personal improvements and skillfully using what you have to offer.Keeping busy and being productive will get you further than being argumentative.Keep the peace.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Listen carefully, gather information and prepare to make changes based on your ?ndings.Take what you learn and share your thoughts and opinions with someone who has something to contribute.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Keep an open mind, but don\u2019t let anyone take advantage of you.Don\u2019t ignore a change someone makes behind your back.Do what\u2019s necessary, and don\u2019t look back.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Using your skills differently will open up a window of opportunity that can lead to a steady income or a partnership with someone who recognizes your talent.Negotiations and contracts look promising.THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020 An unusual approach is dif?cult to spot By Phillip Alder Charles Schwab said, \u201cAll successful employers are stalking men who will do the unusual, men who think, men who attract attention by performing more than is expected of them.\u201d He could have said that all successful bridge players are stalking men or women .et cetera.What is the unusual play needed in this deal?South is in four spades.West starts with his three top diamonds.After ruf?ng the last, how should declarer continue?In the auction, North used a support double, which enjoys considerable popularity with tournament players.It showed exactly three cards in partner\u2019s suit and any hand strength.If instead North had raised spades, it would have guaranteed four trumps.(Note that the double must be made below two of responder\u2019s major.) It is easy to be careless in this contract.There seem to be 11 winners: ?ve spades, one heart and ?ve clubs.Just in case East has jack-fourth of spades, many players would cash their spade king and play a spade to dummy\u2019s ace.But when East discards, suddenly the contract cannot be made (as the heart ?nesse loses).If South turns to the clubs, West ruffs the third round and plays his last trump.There is no dummy entry left.Instead, South should cash the spade king and spade queen.If everyone follows, he draws the last trump and claims an overtrick.Here, though, he switches to clubs.West may ruff in, but the spade ace is still on the board as the entry card to the last two club winners. Page 10 Thursday, July 23, 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 Thursday, July 23, 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 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- 837-2680.001 Property for Sale Make your classi- add a photo for $10.per day.Deadline: 2 days before publication.819-569-9525.- Boyfriend disrespected by ex-wife Dear Annie THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020 Dear Annie: What advice would you give to a divorced man regarding \u201cmoving on\u201d?My boyfriend and his ex-wife have been divorced for 10 years, yet she continues to manipulate him and behave spitefully toward him.She and their adult children show no consideration for my boyfriend\u2019s wishes.And I see him do a lot of tiptoeing because God forbid he upset the \u201cposse.\u201d He tried to establish that he\u2019d like to see his adult children in settings other than his ex-wife\u2019s home, but that rarely happens.And he is expected to still go to her house for birthday gatherings.He has made some minor changes, which I hope, for the sake of his sanity, he adheres to.I suggested that he seek counseling, but to no avail.He puts his foot down, but as soon as she says \u201csorry\u201d once, he picks his foot back up and goes back for more of the same disrespectful treatment.It is completely absurd that he thinks he has a good relationship with his ex or even with his adult children.The kids show him no respect.I have learned I can\u2019t change anyone but myself, but how do you coexist with someone who, because he feels guilty, keeps punishing himself?It\u2019s not my place to tell him what to do, I have learned through my own counseling.When I try to help him work through the many incidents that occur, he tells me that I\u2019m biased because I \u201cdon\u2019t like them.\u201d What I don\u2019t like, Annie, are their actions.They show such disrespect, and if they can\u2019t respect their own father, really, whom are they going to respect?Could he end up taking this nonsense until the day he dies?Will he ever free himself?I\u2019m afraid that without counseling, he will never truly just put his foot down, say what he needs to and free himself of this abuse.Enough is enough! - Anonymously Bewildered Dear Anonymously Bewildered: The advice I would give to this man matters little if he\u2019s not the one who\u2019s asking.And there\u2019s the rub.You seem to recognize this - you mentioned that you know you can\u2019t help anyone but yourself - so I imagine your letter was written more out of exasperation than anything else.I certainly sympathize.It\u2019s frustrating to watch the people we love go through the same painful episodes again and again.But unless and until he himself decides that enough is enough, I\u2019m afraid you\u2019re in for a lot of reruns.My advice to you, seeing as you\u2019re the one who wrote me, is to change the channel - if not by ending the relationship, then by disengaging from his family drama.I strongly recommend that you continue going to counseling, because it sounds as though it\u2019s providing you helpful self-insight.Dear Annie: I get a therapeutic massage in my chiropractor\u2019s of?ce and a dermabrasion treatment in my dermatologist\u2019s of?ce.Recently, someone in the latter of?ce suggested that I should be tipping for these personal services.I never imagined that tipping in a doctor\u2019s of?ce would be expected or even appropriate.I am hoping some of your doctor readers will respond.- Tipped Off Dear Tipped Off: I\u2019ve never heard of tipping at a doctor\u2019s of?ce.You\u2019re a patient, not a customer.The fact that someone there told you that you should be tipping sounds a little ?shy to me, but stay tuned, and I\u2019ll let you know if I hear from doctors on this subject.\u201cAsk Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie\u201d is out now! 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For those people who don\u2019t know a box cutter from a box saw, shopping for men and women who like to get their hands dirty around the house can be a dif?cult task.Home improvement projects are complex undertakings that often involve the use of complex tools, and novices may be lost in the proverbial woods as they look for gifts for their loved ones who can\u2019t wait to swing hammers around the house.Though there\u2019s always an element of risk when shopping for gifts for loved ones, the following hints might help shoppers with no knowledge of home improvement projects ?nd gifts that will please their favorite handyman.\u2022 Take inventory of his or her existing tools.When shopping for the DIY enthusiast in your family, try to take inventory of his or her tool chest before beginning your search.Make note of any tools that look new, checking those off your shopping list, and any that look like they need replacing.Use your phone to photograph any unfamiliar tools that you might want to replace so you know what to look for when visiting the hardware store.\u2022 Think of what your relative likes to do most.The family handyman may have a particular area of home improvement expertise or something he or she is especially passionate about.Does your loved one prefer to work in the garden?Is he into woodworking and making decorative items for the house?Think of what he or she likes to do most and then look for something that will make that hobby more enjoyable.While multipurpose tools might make for welcome gifts, something more speci?c to his or her particular passion may make an even better gift.\u2022 Think outside the (tool)box.While new tools might make a handyman\u2019s day, they are not the only items that make great DIY gifts.Consider enrolling your loved one in an advanced class so he or she can learn more about a favorite hobby.Or gift a magazine subscription so he or she can stay abreast of the latest DIY trends and topics.Such gifts are great options for shoppers hesitant to purchase potentially costly tools that may or may not be hits with their relatives.\u2022 Speak with a professional.If you can\u2019t access your loved one\u2019s workshop or simply don\u2019t know what he or she might want, ask a local contractor for gift recommendations.For example, a carpenter might know just what will elicit a smile from woodworking enthusiasts, while landscapers might be able to suggest items for gardening or lawn care enthusiasts.Advancements are always being made in the home improvement industry, and those people who make their living in that industry might be great resources as you try to ?nd the go-to gift for your loved one.Finding a gift for the family handyman might be dif?cult for shoppers with no DIY experience of their own.But a little forethought and perhaps some professional assistance can be just what shoppers need to ?nd gifts their loved ones will cherish for years to come.(Metro Creative) How to ?nd great gifts for the family handyman "]