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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 Privacy key issue in border surveillance tower project Border Report - Page 5 Golf clubs witness surge in memberships Page 4 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Thursday, April 22, 2021 Richmond students beneit from a little \u201ccommunity building\u201d Estrie catching up Record Staff There are 12,000 doses of AstraZeneca available to people in the region in the coming weeks, Estrie Public Health Director Alain Poirier told reporters yesterday.Anyone 45 years and older can make an appointment through the portal3.clicsante.ca website, or visit the Sherbrooke Exhibition Centre (centre de foires) between 5 and 8 p.m.to receive a dose.According to Poirier, 4,239 of the 5,200 available appointments were ?lled between April 17-19.The rollout is proving popular and moving quickly.While the Estrie region was lagging slightly at 27.4 per cent of the population vaccinated, the region is on track to catch up with the rest of the province, now over 28 per cent.Poirier added that the issues last week with getting test results has been ?xed, so people presenting any symptoms of COVID-19 should get tested immediately.Negative results are coming back 98 per cent of the time within 24 hrs, the public health director said.The CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie-CHUS has started administering a second dose of vaccine to CHSLDs in the region and should be ?nished by May 8.Next on the list will be private residences, Poirier said, but there was no timeline available yet.Quebec reported 1,217 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total number of people infected since the beginning of the pandemic to 340,397.There were also six new deaths reported, bringing the total to 10,838.COURTESY RRHS teachers Joseph Kirby and Ralph Niggebrugge with Brent Wheeler of Herwood alongside some of the tools and lumber donated to the school By Gordon Lambie The wood shop students at Richmond Regional High School got a pleasant surprise earlier this year after a project to build new benches for the town of Richmond resulted in a large donation of wood and new equipment.\u201cWe\u2019re talking about $5-6,000 of wood, and about $3,000 of tools,\u201d said Joseph Kirby, who is teaching the Industrial Arts groups working on the project.Kirby explained that the resources were given by Windsor- CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 2 Thursday, April 22, 2021 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: PERIODS OF SNOW HIGH -1 LOW -2 FRIDAY: 30 PER CENT CHANCE OF FLURRIES HIGH 10 LOW 2 SATURDAY: SUNNY HIGH 15 LOW 2 SUNDAY: PERIODS OF RAIN HIGH 12 LOW 2 MONDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH 13 LOW -1 As I look in the mirror at my hairstyle today it should be labeled as: \u2018I tried\u2019.It feels like anything that happens today is going to be held together by a hair scrunchie.I have come to realize in my golden years that you can\u2019t control everything, and your hair was put on your head to remind you of that.For as long as I remember I have watched my elders throughout the years spare no expense to keep those wisps and odd bits of hair neat and tidy.I was born with straight hair that had a will of its own and my grandmother attempted to thwart that will every chance she got.Mary Knight came from a lifetime of bad hair days.She lost a lot of her hair entrusting it to the old professional salon hair dryers of the day that overheated and did not have timers.From that day on she invested in the acrylic ?bers of the Eva Gabor Wig Company and wore her wigs crooked over her thinning hair until the day she died.Not wanting her granddaughter to suffer the same fate my hair was constantly chopped into a bob with badly cut bangs.I have a few old black and white photos of such badly cut hair that the old Tressy dolls found in the bottom of a toy box looked better coiffed.From the hand cut bobs my hair follicles progressed to pin curls, and then to the almighty home permanent.There was no talking to my stylist, Mary Louise Deller Knight.She would adjust her wig from side to side in frustration while she wrapped an old plastic tablecloth around me.The smell of a Toni Perm still haunts me like it was yesterday.Just seeing the little plastic squeeze bottle coming towards me still gives me nightmares.Did you know there were actually rules and instructions for those perms?My family knew their own version all by heart, as it had been handed down by word of mouth through many generations.I don\u2019t think I can ever forget the words: \u201cLet me know when it starts burning!\u201d When the timer dinged and the perm was over, the towels were taken out to be boiled in hot water because they smelled.The lingering scent almost rivalled Vick\u2019s Vapor Rub\u2013 on the top ten most hated list.Half way through being almost blinded by the smell of rotten eggs and vinegar, Grammy Knight went outside to shake her wig.It seems that her Eva Gabor wig wasn\u2019t that comfy when she was stressed out.I had ?gured that she was probably reliving her days of bad perms while she gave me one.The year 1961 ?nally nipped the perm in the bud.When the movie \u201cThe Parent Trap\u201d came out, I went to the Lido Hair Salon in Cowansville with a picture of Hayley Mills\u2019s pixie cut and said, \u201cDo this!\u201d I was ?nally sick of feeling like Rapunzel caught in the tower with a head full of fuzz.Hear no perm, speak no perm, and see no perm\u2013evermore I thought to myself.In the 60s and 70s the brush rollers neatly covered with a scarf came into vogue.In every supermarket of the era women were seen with see through scarves to protect their \u2018doos\u2019 from the elements and also showing off their expertise in hair styling at the same time.To be seen living in hair curlers meant the locals knew you were going to be doing something fancy soon.No mention was ever made about the ugly sleepless nights you had laying on those tiny torture devices.Beauty is pain, right?Eventually the rollers and yourself were able to come to some sort of mutual arrangement during the night, and maybe, just maybe, you were able to doze off.Of course there were other hair fashion goals of ironing my hair and sleeping in empty Orange Juice can curlers I had made.Seeing my hair was dead straight I have no idea what I was trying to prove, but the added Noxema slathered on my face at night always just completed the look and set my enthusiasm high.Through the years I went through hair crimpers, hot curling irons that I still have scars from and hair colours from every colour of the rainbow.Maybe the solution was just to ignore everything about your hair and realize there was always lipstick and cleavage.So now when I wake up and have that ?ippy thing going on with my hair I just remember that all those princesses from Disney gave me an unrealistic expectation about my hair.So now I know that a heartfelt smile triumphs over any bad hair day and actually I now have a ton of obscene gestures for that morning mirror.Searching for a good hair day Linda Knight Seccaspina PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, April 22, 2021 Page 3 Local News Looking to make sure that the students had something concrete to work on, Kirby said that he called on the students to come up with a project that would stand out in the community.based Herwood Pallets.\u201cIt\u2019s absolutely amazing.I was speechless for a while there.\u201d To get to the story of the donation, Kirby went back to the start of the school year, when the new option class was created as a way of helping to give more opportunities to a larger incoming class at a time when some \u201cnormal\u201d activities were limited by Covid restrictions.Although students don\u2019t usually end up in the school\u2019s shop until later on in their high school careers because of the added responsibilities and maturity needed in a shop environment, the teacher said that the ?rst years have taken to it well.With the cost of lumber higher than usual right now and equipment in the shops not in prime shape, however, Kirby said that there was some juggling involved early on to ?nd ways to get the resources needed for the groups while also respecting a limited budget.\u201cJust trying to have enough wood for the entire school year was a challenge,\u201d he said, noting the greatly increased cost of lumber at the moment while adding that, \u201cThe shop is a dangerous place to be, and when there\u2019s nothing to do it becomes even more dangerous, because people get idle.\u201d Looking to make sure that the students had something concrete to work on, Kirby said that he called on the students to come up with a project that would stand out in the community.\u201cI\u2019m a community guy,\u201d he said, sharing that community connection is something that has been important to him from his upbringing in Sawyerville through a decade of work in schools in Alberta.In the end it was the school\u2019s secondary ?ve students who came up with the idea of building garden box benches that could be installed around the town.\u201cThis is a project that would be relatively dif?cult for any students, let alone sec 1, but the creativity that has come out of it has been great,\u201d the teacher said, calling the initiative a \u201cfantastic opportunity\u201d to connect in- class learning to the wider community.To help get the ball rolling on the initiative Kirby applied for an \u201cI Belong!\u201d Community Service Learning Project grant offered through the Community Learning Centre network in Quebec, and also reached out to Richmond\u2019s Mayor Bertrand Ménard with the help of Communy Development Agent Siu- Min Jim.\u201cHe presented his project and it looked very interesting, but when he said they had a $2,000 grant, I thought; that won\u2019t even cover the cost of the wood,\u201d Menard told The Record, sharing that he encouraged the class to write a letter to the council for more support, but also immediately thought of the Wheeler family and their business, Herwood, in Windsor.\u201cI\u2019ve always had a good relationship with (Jason) and Shane,\u201d the Mayor said, explaining that he put Kirby in touch with Herwood on a Friday and the three were meeting by the following Monday.\u201cThey came to see us with the project and it was good; something to give back to the community,\u201d recalled Jason Wheeler, Herwood CEO and an RRHS Alumnus, pointing out that that he had fond memories of wood shop at the school from his own time there, and has seen the positive impact the classes can have on students who prefer to work with their hands, both through his own children\u2019s time at the school and in other graduates who have come to work for his company.\u201cI\u2019d like to continue helping to develop that program in the school.We\u2019re willing to stay onboard; it\u2019s an investment in the community.\u201d Despite the skyrocketing cost of lumber, Kirby said that the Wheelers agreed to supply all the wood they needed to construct their 12 planned benches and more in a heartbeat.The tools, he added, were also the Wheelers\u2019 idea.\u201cThe brothers were extremely excited about helping out their community,\u201d he said.\u201c(Jason) said make me a wish list and we\u2019ll see what we can do.\u201d Now into the production phase, Kirby said that the classes have committed to making 12 benches but he expects there will be more in the long run.Although a few of those are destined for the RRHS campus, the majority will end up in several locations around town, including at parks, at the bus terminal, and near the local seniors\u2019 homes.According to Ménard, the town will take care of ?lling the planters, once they are installed, as a part of their commitment to the project.\u201cI believe this is what education is all about; trying to make a lasting difference,\u201d Kirby said, adding that thanks to a helping hand from Robert McConnell at the Lennoxville Vocational Training Centre, the benches will all be branded with the RRHS logo as a constant reminder to the students of what they put out into the world.\u201cIt\u2019s a chance to put something real into the community,\u201d he added, \u201cand I think it is going to do wonders.\u201d The framework to one of the benches that will eventually be installed around Richmond COURTESY Community building CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 Stanstead down a councillor and a treasurer By Matthew McCully The Town of Stanstead\u2019s April 12 meeting opened with the resignation of Joshua Richer, councillor for Seat 5.Mayor Philippe Dutil read Richer\u2019s letter to council explaining the reason for his departure and thanked him for his past three years of service to the municipality.In his resignation letter Richer said that since the sale of his property in September, 2020 he has been living temporarily in another town.While he continued to serve the Town of Stanstead and intended to complete his four-year mandate, Richer said following certain steps taken by citizens and council members, he was in a dif?cult position and did not want the town to be responsible for costs associated with defending his right to retain his seat in front of the commission municipal du Quebec.Richer\u2019s resignation will take effect at the end of the month.During the meeting Town Manager Jean-Charles Bellemare said Chantal Charest was leaving her job as treasurer with the town to work for another municipality.A job posting to ?nd a replacement is on the town\u2019s website.Quebec provincial police to take part in body camera pilot project The Canadian Press Quebec\u2019s public security minister says provincial police will take part in a body camera pilot project.Genevieve Guilbault told reporters today the plan will be announced in the coming days and will involve provincial police of?cers stationed in four regions.Montreal police of?cers were the ?rst police force in Quebec to take part in a body camera pilot project, between May 2016 and April 2017.The city\u2019s police force produced a report in 2019 concluding cameras had little impact on police interventions, created logistical issues and left of?cers feeling like they were under surveillance.Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante, however, has said recently she\u2019s in favour of police wearing body cameras and that she is open to Montreal taking part in the provincial pilot project.Guilbault says there is a lot to consider regarding police body cameras, including storing footage captured by the cameras and the costs associated with out?tting of?cers.PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 4 Thursday, April 22, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Service de pneu Comeau 133 Angus St.South, East Angus 819 832-3928 No stress with point-s.ca PLEASE NOTE: APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED By Michael Boriero With team sports still on pause in the province due to the ongoing pandemic, many Quebecers have turned to individual outdoor sports, like golf and tennis, as they seek ways to stay active, interact with friends and family, and bring a little normalcy back into their lives.Last year, people rushed to golf courses all across the province, after the Quebec government deemed the sport meets health and safety measures.And that wave has carried over into 2021.Clubs are also noticing a signi?cant membership increase in the younger population.\u201cI think the young people are doing that also; they couldn\u2019t play soccer, they couldn\u2019t play baseball, so they started golf and this year, we had 270 members last year, and we\u2019re close to 400 now,\u201d said Guy Faucher, golf director at Milby Golf Club.According to Faucher, the club has been stuck at about 270 members for the last six or seven years.Not only did Milby experience a dramatic increase in memberships, but roughly 150 members are under 35 years old, which is special, he said.\u201cIt\u2019s good for golf for sure,\u201d Faucher explained.\u201cThe relief we\u2019re going to have [as] people are getting older every year, so we need some young guys to come back and play golf; they are the members of the future.\u201d Faucher, who is in his 35th year as head pro at Milby, told The Record that the club opened to its members, and the public, on April 10.Normally, they open around April 20, he said, but the warm weather prompted them to speed up the process.The rules are essentially identical to last year, he added.Golfers need to keep a two-metre distance, where masks indoors, or when they can\u2019t keep a safe distance outside, and everyone must wash and disinfect their hands.The only dif?culty is in the club house.\u201cIt\u2019s inside that is tough, you have to eat, go to the bar and the measures are tough for that, but for golf we\u2019re outside, so if you\u2019re over two metres it\u2019s no problem,\u201d said Faucher.The Old Lennox Golf and Ski, meanwhile, opened its 9-hole course last weekend.Lennoxville Golf Director Bert Collins said that although the temperature isn\u2019t great right now, people are anxious to get out.The ?rst weekend went well, he continued.\u201cThis year, I must say, there\u2019s a lot of people coming over, they want to play, they want a membership right away,\u201d said Collins.The club has already reached over 200 members this year, and Collins expects that number to jump to 300 by the time the golf season is in full swing.They see a lot of Bishop\u2019s University students, he said, they come after they ?nish their online classes.Collins explained that everything is done through online reservations.People are discouraged from showing up without a tee time.It\u2019s easier to manage, he said, and everyone appears to be on the same; they just want to play golf.\u201cWe\u2019re doing I\u2019d say, like last year and the people that play golf they really respect that [\u2026] I see some members really respect everything we\u2019re doing because they don\u2019t want to lose their privilege to play golf,\u201d Collins said.Dufferin Heights Golf Club General Manager Eric Taylor said the of?cial opening day for the course is April 23.However, it depends on the weather, as the Eastern Townships is going through a brief cold spell.He also reported a jump in memberships.\u201cI would say that last year was a bit of a funny year because in March obviously everything stopped, but if you want to compare it to two years, at the same date, we\u2019re probably looking at 20 per cent [increase] in memberships,\u201d said Taylor.This is his sixth year working at the club, and in that time, they have always done reasonably well in memberships.He believes the growing numbers are a direct result of the pandemic.There were a lot of new golfers last year, he added, and they want to continue this summer.\u201cAbsolutely, that\u2019s part of the equation for sure, I think last year there were some that tried it for the ?rst time or for the ?rst time in a long time, you know, just getting back into it and they enjoyed it,\u201d Taylor said.Golf Quebec Assistant Executive Manager François Roy said there was a 19 per cent increase in rounds of golf played in 2020.This takes into account people who golfed once or twice and those who went out 100 or more times.He is con?dent the province will see another increase this coming season.Every year, there are 1.1 million active golfers in the province, according to Roy, whether they are experienced, picking up their clubs for the ?rst time in years, or beginners.\u201cI truly believe that we will continue to see more and more new golfers on golf courses.It\u2019s an individual sport, but it\u2019s also a team sport.You can play two by two, two against two [\u2026] so you can play your own score, but you can also play a game, a match with your friends,\u201d said Roy.Golf clubs witness a surge in memberships RECORD ARCHIVES/MATTHEW MCCULLY Lennoxville Golf Director Bert Collins DUFFERIN HEIGHTS FACEBOOK PAGE PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, April 22, 2021 Page 5 The Border Report Lewis said this will have an impact on Quebecers, too.The towers are expected to reach a maximum height of 120 feet.Celebrating Clea This past year has been full of considerable changes (and challenges) for most of us, and we at Phelps have been fortunate to have been able to navigate through these.The changes are not over and we have more exciting news to share - it is with both happy and sad hearts that we announce that Clea Corman will be leaving the Phelps Helps Team.Clea joined Phelps Helps in 2012 as the second ever employee and has played an instrumental role in what Phelps has become.She has worked tirelessly across several programs and departments which spans from volunteer recruitment, fundraising, marketing and most recently as Program Coordinator for the High School Program.Clea has helped to build up each of the positions and has gone above and beyond to apply the very best of herself to each role.Her appetite for knowledge has recently driven her decision to start a Masters in Educational Psychology at the University of Victoria which she is completing remotely.We know that our high schoolers have created solid ties to Clea as well as her unwavering commitment and support - she will be sorely missed.As an antidote, we are happy to also announce that Elizabeth Courchesne, who currently heads our Compass Program, accepted the position as High School Coordinator.Elizabeth already works with our high schoolers and not only is she well liked and respected, but she has a deep understanding of the challenges and obstacles that our students face.She is best placed to help even more students achieve their goals.As with all change, this is also an exciting time for Clea who will be taking on a senior role in another organization in the Eastern Townships and we know that she will excel - they are lucky to have her.The Phelps Team and board want to thank Clea for all of her hard work and dedication and wish her all the best in her new adventures.We look forward to seeing her as a volunteer soon! 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 www.phelpshelps.ca or call our of?ces at 819-704-0799.COURTESY Privacy remains a key issue in border surveillance tower project By Michael Boriero Vickie Lewis, a Derby Line, Vermont resident, is concerned about her privacy, and the privacy of thousands of people living along the Canada-U.S.border, as the U.S.Customs and Border Protection (CBP) pushes its plans to build high-powered surveillance towers.\u201cMany of us who live very close to this proposed project are worried about a number of things,\u201d said Lewis.According to Lewis, residents believe it is an invasion of privacy.These are law-abiding citizens, she explained, they don\u2019t need the government overseeing their backyard activities.They are also worried about the emissions coming of the towers and the visual impact.The CBP wants to install several Remote Video Surveillance Systems (RVSS) towers along the border in Vermont and New York, including in communities like Highgate Center, Franklin, Richford, North Troy, and Derby Line.Lewis said this will have an impact on Quebecers, too.The towers are expected to reach a maximum height of 120 feet.However, there is currently a temporary tower in place close to Lewis\u2019 home that is roughly 60 feet tall.She said it\u2019s an eyesore in the rural area.\u201cThe one that\u2019s there now just looks ridiculous, it\u2019s a funny looking thing, but the one that they\u2019re proposing is going to be much taller than this temporary one,\u201d said Lewis.The tower\u2019s location in Derby Line will make it easy to look across the border, she added.Stanstead is just a two-minute drive from the small U.S.town.Lewis said this project should concern Quebecers, but she isn\u2019t sure if they know about it yet.Lewis said that pre-pandemic, she would attend Stanstead town council meetings with her husband.But with the border closure, she has been disconnected.While the CBP stated the towers will be used to keep an eye on remote areas, she remains skeptical of the project.\u201cI know that I\u2019ve reached out to all of my state senators and representatives about this, sadly it doesn\u2019t look like our town is going to take opposition to it,\u201d Lewis said, adding that the best way to tackle the issue is to run public consultations.The CBP has previously mentioned that the towers would help them better manage their resources and personnel.The Record reached out to Stanstead Mayor Philippe Dutil about the surveillance project, but he is not giving comments at this time.Stanstead Communication Coordinator Rachel Burnham said, \u201cany concerns should be addressed to our Compton-Stanstead deputy, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau.\u201d The town is not involved in discussions regarding the towers.\u201cThe proposed surveillance plan is an international political issue, and though we understand the concerns of citizens on both sides of the border, the Town of Stanstead has no jurisdiction in the matter,\u201d said Burnham.PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 6 Thursday, April 22, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record EDITORIAL If you think back on it, today\u2019s generation of Canadians is the most immunized that has ever existed.In my own case, I entered the 1950s on the wave of the polio vaccine.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 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6 Mallory Street, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 2E2 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA RECORD THE Letters Quebec gets the vaccine roll-out right I got my ?rst shot of COVID vaccine last week and I am pleased to say things went amazingly well.I use the word \u2018amazingly\u2019 since, given the government\u2019s track record, I wasn\u2019t expecting to have things go so smoothly.After all, this is the same administration that has spent the last year and a half reacting to the health crisis by taking two steps forward and three steps back in some sort of awkward pandemic version of line dancing.To be honest, I\u2019m not overly fond of needles.Like everyone in today\u2019s world I have had my share of \u2018shots\u2019 but it doesn\u2019t make taking another one any easier.At the same time, I am willing to accept the necessity of the occasional prick for the good of my and the general public\u2019s health.If you think back on it, today\u2019s generation of Canadians is the most immunized that has ever existed.In my own case, I entered the 1950s on the wave of the polio vaccine.I got shots for measles, mumps, chicken pox and diphtheria.I\u2019ve had ?u shots every year as a new variant of that seasonal curse raises its head and this year the nurse threw in an anti-pneumonia shot just for fun.I\u2019ve taken tetanus shots, typhoid shots and shots for Hepatitis BI think I even got one for dengue fever when I ventured to the Caribbean.This latest shot was administered by a soft-spoken, gentle nurse who assured me it would hurt a bit and then told me to take a deep breath.By the time I let the air out it was all over.Yes, there was some residual soreness in my shoulder for the next couple of days and I did feel a little more tired than usual but that was it.This hasn\u2019t always been the case with those who have administered the various vaccines and pain killers I have taken over the years.On one memorable occasion the nurse in question took three stabs at my shoulder before she managed to get it right.The worst experience I had was at the age of nineteen when I managed to rupture my left kidney throwing an errant block in a high school football game.I spent fourteen days in hospital, the ?rst three completely sedated because of the rather intense pain.After that, I received a pain killer every twelve hours.Most of the injections \u2013 into my posterior I may add - were expertly given.The one exception was an older nurse who had either never learned the proper procedure or who didn\u2019t care.Normally, I was asked to roll onto my side and the needle was inserted.With the older nurse it seemed, and I can offer no \u2018proof\u2019here, that the command to \u201croll over\u201d came as she passed the door to my room and the needle hurled, javelin style into my bare buttock.Thankfully the COVID-19 vaccine, whether you get P?zer, Moderna, AstraZeneca or any of the others, doesn\u2019t seem to take any extraordinary athletic ability to administer.Everyone working at the main distribution point at Sherbrooke\u2019s exhibition building from parking attendants to greeters, from registration personnel to nurses, down to the cleaning staff, were kind, helpful and friendly.So don\u2019t be what Gazette columnist Josh Freed calls a \u201cCovidiot.\u201d Take one for the team and get your shot.Tim Belford DEAR EDITOR, This is my sister\u2019s story about Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.My sister, Frances Wright Hayter, is married to a career army of?cer, now retired.They live in Barrie, Ontario, and on Lake Muskoka.When her husband was in charge of the Royal Canadian Regiment in London, Ontario, Prince Philip was due to come to stay with them in the old grey brick house; to present new colours to the regiment, then to be accompanied by them and his party to Niagara for some other presentation.Since I was married to an Englishman who had emigrated to Montreal in 1948, my sister phoned me: should she dress up for breakfast, buy kippered herrings (which are actually delicious), and special English jam?She had many worries.Well, my husband had made great strides in becoming Canadianized.He wanted to ?t in, ?at- tened his vowels, and learned to drink coffee \u2013 although he always had his pot of strong tea when we visited my mother-in-law in England (still rationed following WWII).There were always eggs or ?sh, oatmeal, bread, butter (still sold by the quarter-pound), jam \u2013 a sort of buffet, help yourself, for breakfast.Anyway, there was not much with which I could help her.He arrived with only two others, a driver and a personal assistant to help with dressing and buf?ng shoes and buttons \u2013 even at that he was heard muttering, \u201cI can bloody well drive myself.\u201d At breakfast he arrived in the kitchen in slippers and dressing gown like one of the family, had a bit of everything, and asked Fran\u2019s husband what time he had to be at the ceremony, his plan being to do a bit of sightseeing \u2013 perhaps get to see either Lake Huron or Lake Erie.All went well, however, the next day there was a vicious storm and was it wise to ?y by helicopter to Niagara?So, it was decided that Fran and John Hayter would ?y ?rst and call back if all was well at the venue.They touched down safely, and the welcoming committee, thinking it was the prince, snapped to attention.The band played \u2013 no one had thought to notify them of the precautions.So John stepped out, saluted, followed by Fran, who did her best royal wave, and they found no one to whom to explain the whole thing.They reviewed the Guard of Honour.John Hayter is tall, blond, and blue-eyed \u2013 he would have been a ?ne stand-in for Prince Philip.On another visit to Canada, the prince contacted John \u2013 he was eager to see the Muskoka Lakes area of Canada - could John arrange something?Both my brother and sister had summer houses on Lake Muskoka, and it is to my eyes, the most beautiful part of Canada.I have not been to the east coast, however.So the prince arrived at my sister\u2019s house on Lake Muskoka.Being a naval man, he liked the idea of going through the locks at Port Carling, into Lake Joseph, also somehow he\u2019d heard that my sister had seen a brown bear in the woods, so he had to see the exact spot.Finally, a nice drink out on the lake at sunset, which I\u2019ve done many times.Beautiful.And he left.He was a very good husband for our queen, he had a long life.She will be lost without him.I\u2019m sure her children will rally \u2018round.LOUISE WRIGHT EMANUEL BROME LAKE (KNOWLTON) PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, April 22, 2021 Page 7 Local Sports Work will begin soon on a new state-of-the-art hockey training facility on the Stanstead College campus.In addition, starting this fall, the hockey program will have a second girls\u2019 team that will compete at the U16 level.The Hockey Performance Centre is to be located in what is currently the vehicle garage between the Amaron and W.John Mackay Gymnasiums.This 60-by-30-foot space will have skateable arti?cial ice, regulation boards and plexiglass, radar gun and readout sign, stick-handling machine, two shooting tarps, resistance machine and a skate-changing area.Construction on this new facility will begin in the coming weeks.The new centre, requiring an investment of around $75,000, was made possible through the generosity of a number of former players going back as far as 1954.\u201cThe facility will serve as a hub for athletes to train year-round on their individual skills, and especially shooting pucks,\u201d said Director of Hockey Operations James Rioux.\u201cWith the school adding an additional girls\u2019 team, this facility will also allow us to offer additional training time for our student-athletes.\u201d While the centre is primarily for the college\u2019s hockey teams, attendees at summer hockey camps on the campus will likely have the opportunity to use the facility as well.To make room for the performance centre, school vehicles as well as the maintenance department will move to the old Stanstead College Arena on Riverside Street.The Stanstead College hockey program currently runs two elite-level varsity teams for boys and girls plus a highly competitive and successful U16 prep boys team and a thirds team.The additional U16 girls\u2019 team will allow the school to meet the growing demand for girls\u2019 hockey within the scope of the prep school educational experience.\u201cWe\u2019ve always had a high demand for girls\u2019 hockey at the school and this area of Quebec,\u201d Rioux said.\u201cBy adding a second team, we are providing the girls with more opportunities to reach their hockey potential while acquiring an excellent Stanstead College education.\u201d Submitted by Stanstead College Stanstead College builds new Hockey Performance Centre and second girls\u2019 team PHOTOS COURTESY Hockey Performance Centre mockup Stanstead College Hockey Performance Centre PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 8 Thursday, April 22, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record 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 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noon.In 1954, live television broadcasting of the U.S.Senate\u2019s Army-McCarthy hearings began.In 1970, an estimated 20 million Americans participated in nationwide demonstrations marking the ?rst Earth Day.In 2000, federal agents seized 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez from his relatives\u2019 house in Miami to return him to his father in Cuba.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Henry Fielding (1707-1754), author/ playwright; Immanuel Kant (1724- 1804), philosopher; Vladimir Lenin (1870-1924), Soviet leader; J.Robert Oppenheimer (1904-1967), physicist; Bettie Page (1923-2008), model/ actress; Aaron Spelling (1923-2006), screenwriter/producer; Glen Campbell (1936-2017), singer-songwriter; Jack Nicholson (1937- ), actor; John Waters (1946- ), ?lmmaker; Peter Frampton (1950- ), singer-songwriter; Jeffrey Dean Morgan (1966- ), actor; Amber Heard (1986- ), actress; Marshawn Lynch (1986- ), football player; Machine Gun Kelly (1990- ), rapper.TODAY\u2019S FACT: The Senate\u2019s Army- McCarthy hearings were the ?rst nationally televised congressional inquiry.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 2004, former professional football player Pat Tillman was killed by friendly ?re while serving as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201c Seek not the favor of the multitude; it is seldom got by honest and lawful means.But seek the testimony of few; and number not voices, but weigh them.\u201d - Immanuel Kant TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 9.4 - percentage of Oklahoma\u2019s population that is Native American, according to the U.S.Census Bureau.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between ?rst quarter moon (April 20) and full moon (April 26).Datebook ASK THE DOCTORS by Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D.Dear Doctor: My husband was recently diagnosed with Huntington\u2019s chorea.Is this the same thing as Huntington\u2019s disease?We would like to know what we can expect in the future with this condition.Are there any new treatments yet?What does this mean for our children?Dear Reader: Yes, Huntington\u2019s chorea and Huntington\u2019s disease refer to the same condition.It\u2019s a neurological disease in which ongoing damage to nerve cells in the brain leads to the steady deterioration of the individual\u2019s motor skills, speech and memory.The changes that occur in the brain can also affect emotions, judgment and cognition.Huntington\u2019s disease is an inherited condition.It\u2019s caused by a faulty gene that produces an abnormally long segment of a protein that is essential to brain function.These elongated segments get cut into smaller fragments that cluster together and accumulate on nerve cells in certain regions of the brain.This leads to a gradual and ongoing disruption of brain function.Huntington\u2019s is a progressive disease.Once the symptoms appear, they continue and worsen over time.In most cases, they become noticeable between the ages of 30 and 50 and typically begin gradually.Although their onset and progression can vary from person to person, they fall into three basic categories.Changes to movement can include increasing clumsiness; dif?culty with posture, balance and gait, involuntary muscle spasms that result in jerky movement, abnormally slow eye movement, and dif?culty with speaking or swallowing.Cognitive changes can include dif?culty concentrating, increasing forgetfulness, memory lapses, and dif?culty with logic and reasoning.The disease can also take a toll on an individual\u2019s emotions and their personality.Some patients ?nd that they begin to experience sudden mood swings, irritability or anger, frustration, anxiety and depression.As the symptoms manifest and become more severe, the person eventually becomes unable to work or to manage the tasks of daily life.Someone with advanced disease will require full-time care.Because of the loss of motor function, people with advanced Huntington\u2019s disease become susceptible to pneumonia, which is one of the primary causes of death in these patients.Unfortunately, at this time there is no cure or treatment for the disease.Instead, a range of medications are used to manage the physical and emotional symptoms, as well as therapies to help the patient deal with them.The children of someone who develops Huntington\u2019s disease have a 50% chance of having inherited the mutated gene, and thus developing the condition.People with a history of the disease in their family can choose to meet with a genetic counselor to discuss whether they want to be tested for the presence of the mutation that causes the disease.It\u2019s a dif?cult and deeply personal decision.Some children of Huntington\u2019s patients choose not to know.Others, who plan to have families or want time to prepare should they test positive, decide to move forward.For more information about all aspects of the disease, as well as support and advocacy, visit the Huntington Disease Society of America, at hdsa.org.It\u2019s a very good resource for patients and their families.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.(Send your questions to askthedoctors@ mednet.ucla.edu, or write: Ask the Doctors, c/o UCLA Health Sciences Media Relations, 10880 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1450, Los Angeles, CA, 90024.Owing to the volume of mail, personal replies cannot be provided.) Huntington\u2019s disease is progressive, inherited Do Just One Thing By Danny Seo Leaving your home for several weeks or even months means you should take steps to reduce waste while you\u2019re away.This is a good time to unplug energy hogs like refrigerators and freezers; just be sure they are empty and leave the doors open so they dry out completely.Turn off the main water supply; it may not save you money, but it\u2019ll give you peace of mind that there won\u2019t be a plumbing break.Turn off the electric water heater at the main breaker switch; there\u2019s no point in keeping water hot for weeks at a time if it\u2019s not being used.And switch off modems, cable boxes and small kitchen appliances by unplugging them.PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, April 22, 2021 Page 9 Husband is COVID-shaming Dear Annie THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021 Dear Annie: I have friends and family who have traveled for vacations during the COVID-19 pandemic.My husband and I have taken trips during the pandemic, too, but only road trips, and we stay at Airbnb rentals (by ourselves).Some of my relatives, meanwhile, went to Hawaii, justifying it as helping Hawaii\u2019s economy.Some have ?own upwards of ?ve times during the pandemic.Many even traveled during the holidays and got together with people outside their household for multiple days.These friends and relatives are not anti-maskers.They proudly tout all the extra safety precautions they take when traveling, and they get tested beforehand.But my husband is sickened by their behavior, and he\u2019s begun opting out of our weekly family Zoom calls.He says he\u2019s lost all respect for them.He\u2019s saddened by this situation and isn\u2019t enjoying himself.He feels very alone in his quest to do the right thing, surrounded by those who prioritize themselves over the safety of greater society.I\u2019m disappointed in their actions, too - but not enough to cut them out of my life.When we\u2019ve pressed these relatives about why they feel the need to travel and take unnecessary risks, they say that our vacations have been just as risky; ?ying is safe (this is a big one); it\u2019s their prerogative; and they\u2019re not endangering anyone.They feel as though my husband is harshly judging and shaming them.And to be honest, he is.I\u2019m trying to support all parties involved.I\u2019ll never force my husband to be friends with people whom he doesn\u2019t respect - but at the same time, I\u2019m grieving the loss of the unity between everyone.Thankfully, we live far away from these friends and relatives, and they\u2019re not really part of our regular daily lives.But the family members are people I like to see two or three times a year - and I\u2019d like to visit them with a happy husband! Do I have to give up that fantasy?- Dealing with the Fallout Dear Dealing: Remind your husband that there are folks who have been even more careful than you have, people who have barely set foot outside their yard, let alone left their town.They might consider your road trips reckless.My point is COVID-shame not, lest ye be COVID-shamed.Still, it\u2019s not surprising that many of us have been so quick to judge during a year that has been so turbulent.Judging others gives us a sense of control.Hopefully, as the pandemic recedes and life eventually returns to normal, your husband will let go of these resentments.In the meantime, continue to talk with these friends and family as you normally would, paying no mind to his crankiness.Dear Annie: Your column caught my eye when you printed a prayer for Lent about fasting from negative emotions.While reading, I even got a sheet of paper and divided it in two columns: one with the negative behaviors (to fast from) and the other with the corresponding positive behavior.As I looked at the poem and wrote down the points, I thought it would be a good start for new year\u2019s resolutions (and can be used by everyone): \u201cSay kind words; be thankful or ?lled with gratitude; be patient; be ?lled with hope,\u201d etc.This past year has really been one of testing and has been hard on many people to have a positive attitude.I thank the Lord for watching over us.- Bonnie Dear Bonnie: Happy to hear you liked the poem, and I appreciate your letter as a reminder to stop and count my blessings.The days I feel the least like making a gratitude list are the days I need it the most.\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.2021 Mazda CX-30 By Derek Boshouwers With the Mazda CX-30, still the latest newcomer to the Japanese automaker\u2019s lineup until the just-introduced MX-30 arrives at Canadian dealers this fall, Mazda squeezed out a space in its lineup for an in-between small crossover between the mouse-like CX-3 and the CX-5 compact SUV.There\u2019s no question the CX-30 bears clear resemblance to both its smaller and larger siblings, but the designers also managed to give it a fairly distinct appearance.So what we have is in essence a subcompact crossover that delivers more practicality than the CX-3, but not quite the family-friendly roominess of the 5.Is it the porridge that\u2019s just right?Well, for some urban dwellers with small or no families other than maybe a dog to transport around, I\u2019d say yes, because it\u2019s practical to manoeuvre around the city and its fairly fuel-economical, certainly more than the CX-5.Like its brethren, the 2021 CX-30 is stylish and eye-pleasing, another testament to the wisdom of the automaker\u2019s Kodo design philosophy.There\u2019s some of the Mazda3 in its lines and proportions, and in fact the two models, which share the same platform, are pretty close when it comes time to measuring things horizontally.But still, this is no way a hastily remodeled car.The interior is up to what you\u2019d expect from a Mazda, and from a brand-new model.Not having a premium brand of its own like most of its competitors, the \u201clittle\u201d Japanese carmaker has successfully positioned itself a cut above the mass-market crowd, particularly as you climb the trim ladders.So the cabin of the GT variant I test-drove is a ?ne-feeling place, with quality of construction evident and pleasingly high- end materials.You get leather trim and optional leather seating, and a classy dashboard that spans the width of the interior.Now, this remains a not-luxury model, of course \u2013 unlike with the CX-5, there\u2019s no Signature trim here - so don\u2019t expect everything on a platter.Standard stuff from the GX base model ($24,550 with FWD, $26,550 with AWD) on includes heated front seats, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, key- less entry with push-button start and alloy wheels.With the GS ($27,350 with FWD, $28,850 with AWD), Mazda throws in a heated steering wheel, du- al-zone automatic climate control, and additional air vents on the back of the centre console.Get the GT ($33,850 with AWD) and you get a power-adjustable driver\u2019s seat and a power tailgate, but not ventilated front seats or heated back seats.The GT also comes with a 12-speaker premium audio and full leather seating.Safety-wise, the CX-30 isn\u2019t bereft of systems, though the base model doesn\u2019t include everything you might hope for if you consider that safety tech is not an area to skimp in.You have to move from the base model to the GS to get automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection in the front, lane-keep assist, and adaptive cruise control that works in stop- and-go traf?c.Then the GT trim adds reverse automatic braking, though not with pedestrian detection, traf?c sign recognition and a head-up display.In terms of overall space, if you\u2019re coming from a CX-3 you\u2019ll ?nd this de?nitely provides more elbow, leg and headroom, but the difference is not actually that dramatic, and frankly you\u2019re still a long way from a roomy cabin of the CX-5.The CX-30 does not sit halfway between the two other Maz- das in this respect \u2013 it\u2019s closer to the littler CX-3, no question.And as usual, that\u2019s felt most acutely in back, where the seats are usable but a bit cramped if you\u2019re at all tall and/or large.Behind those seats, you get 572 litres of cargo space, or 1,280 litres after folding down the second row.Those aren\u2019t category-slaying ?gures.No miracles here, especially given that the cargo space itself is kind of narrow \u2013 not what you\u2019d hope for from a utility model.As we\u2019ve seen so often, there\u2019s a price for having a sleek and not-boxy exterior, and usually it\u2019s paid here.Under the hood The CX-30 starts off with a 2.0L engine developing 155 hp and 150 lb-ft of torque; it\u2019s switched out for a 2.5L unit for the GS and GT trims that brings a more-interesting 186 hp and an equal amount of maximum torque.Beyond that there\u2019s the new Turbo edition, which goes much further in delivering 250 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque.Our GT had the i-Active all-wheel-drive system, and as good Canadians we much appreciated it for its competence and reliability.The transmission for either engine is a competent 6-speed automatic, which can be made to behave more dynamically with the drive modes, specifically Sport.Note that there\u2019s no Eco among those modes, which some will ?nd a shame given that the fuel economy you get from the CX-30 is generally decent but not spectacular.Of?cially, the combined rating for the smaller engine powertrain is 8.6L/100 km, and 8.9L/100 km with the bigger engine; my average for the week, with the GT version with the latter engine but with the cylinder deactivation system in place, was\u2026 8.6L/100 km, so right on the of?cial nose.That\u2019s about average for the subcompact crossover category.My only whine here has to do with the fact that Mazda has made much of developing fuel-ef?cient combustion-en- gine powertrains in recent years in lieu of seriously pushing towards greater electri?cation.If so, the results as seen with the CX-30 make it hardly seem worth all the trouble; and in fact, Mazda seems to be accepting reality \u2013 it has just presented for the Canadian market the upcoming MX-30, its ?rst all-electric vehicle.In any event, questions of space and fuel economy aside, the fact is this little CX-30 delivers the kind of positive driving experience you\u2019ve come to expect from a Mazda.It\u2019s peppy in acceleration, great in corners with good road grip and tight steering, and you feel more connected to the road than in many of its rivals.It\u2019s not quite as lively as the Mazda3, but then it does deliver more interior space (especially vertically) and better visibility on the sides and back than that sedan/hatchback model.The suspension feels a little stiff at times and you\u2019ll feel the bumps more than you would in the 3, likely as a result of the more-vertical stance, but it\u2019s nothing dramatic.Some folks like that kind of stiff feel when on the road.Just don\u2019t expect velvety smoothness.And you\u2019ll enjoy the quick response you get to throttle and brake inputs.Photo: D.Boshouwers Less teensy than the CX-3, this crossover is nonetheless a subcompact, so don\u2019t expect miracles in terms of space PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 10 Thursday, April 22, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Go grocery sho pping with diet itians.When you choo se products with the Health Chec k symbol, it's like shopping with t he Heart and Str oke 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 PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Thursday, April 22, 2021 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 100 Job Opportunities 275 Antiques 290 Articles for Sale Make your clas- siied stand out, add a photo for $10.per day.Deadline: 2 days before publication.Drop by our ofice in Sherbrooke or Knowlton.819- 569-9525.classad@sher - brookerecord .com TOWNSHIPS\u2019 CRIER TOWNSHIPS If you want to drink, that\u2019s your business.If you want to stop, we can help.Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1-888-424- 2975, www.aa.org RICHMOND The Richmond County Historical Society will be holding its annual general meeting on May 16, 2021 from 2 p.m.to 3:30 p.m.via Zoom.All are welcome to attend.You must, however, register for this event by e-mailing president@rchs- shcr.ca before the end of day on May 1.The Agenda and relevant documents will be circulated to registrants.Looking forward to seeing you there! 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Call today today to place your classified ad! 819-569-9525 450-242-1188 (NC) As the days get noticeably longer and milder, we emerge from winter hibernation and giving our home a good spring cleaning suddenly appears on the to-do list.Household cleaning chemicals can have an important role in keeping kitchens and bathrooms clean.However, if they\u2019re not used safely, they can ?nd their way beyond the kitchen or bathroom walls, posing a risk to your health and those around you.By following these tips, you can keep you and your family safe when you tackle household chores.Carefully read the product label.Is there a hazard symbol on the label?If there is, be sure you understand what it means and carefully follow the warnings.Use chemicals carefully.All that ?ne print under \u201cdirections for use\u201d in household chemical products is there for a good reason.It explains how to use the product safely.Let the fresh air in.Ensure proper ventilation by opening windows or doors and running exhaust fans during and after cleaning.Don\u2019t mix chemical products.Never mix household chemical products together.Some mixtures can produce harmful gases.Bleach products should never be mixed with other cleaning products.Store household chemicals safely.Keep all household chemical products in their original containers, safely stored where children cannot see or reach them.Try not to store products that may release harmful fumes or catch ?re inside your home.These items include solvents, gasoline, fuels or varnishes.Store them according to the instructions on the product\u2019s label in a separate building if you can, or in an area that is well vented to the outside.Dispose products properly.Check your city or town\u2019s guidelines for instructions on how to dispose of hazardous household waste.As well, check the label for disposal directions.Don\u2019t pour unused chemical products down the drain or burn or bury them.Find more information on keeping a healthy home at canada.ca/healthy-home.Spring cleaning: tips for safe use of household chemical products PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 12 Thursday, April 22, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Your Birthday THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021 Follow through with your plans.A productive strategy will push you into unusual territory.Strive to be and do your best.Don\u2019t settle for less when discipline and hard work can lead to so much more.A partnership will lead to new opportunities and personal growth.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Stubbornness will lead to uncertainty.Size up whatever situation you face, and make a decision.Spending too much time on something you cannot change will end up holding you back.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Expand your options, be open to suggestions and make positive changes at home.Abide by the rules and take bureaucratic matters seriously.Moderation and accuracy are essential.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Coordinate with people who bring out the best in you.What you learn and accomplish will encourage you to form a healthy relationship and a positive and prosperous plan.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - Proceed with caution.Limit what you share with others.Be a good listener, and it will give you the competitive edge you need to get ahead.Distance yourself from indecisive people.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - Stand your ground and make things happen.Use your knowledge, experience and know- how to reach your goal.Refuse to let anyone take charge or hold you back.Romance is in the stars.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Consider what you enjoy doing most, and head in that direction.Pick up a license, degree or whatever quali?cations you require to improve your chance to advance in an area that excites you.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - Listen to your intuition.You have plenty to gain if you are productive.Put the past behind you, and concentrate on the people, places and pastimes that make your life better.Romance is featured.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Put your energy where it will bring the highest returns.Refuse to let anyone play with your emotions or push you in the wrong direction.Expand your interests and do something that makes you happy.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Take care of your responsibilities.Make changes at home that will add to your entertainment and make your life easier.Spending time with a loved one will lead to wise decisions.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Think about what you are doing, how you handle your money and the changes you can make to improve your current situation.Put your energy where it counts, and strive to do your best.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - An opportunity to change the way you work or how you earn your living looks promising.Learn to use your skills in new and exciting ways, and you\u2019ll end up with extra cash.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Settle into something you enjoy doing, and an unexpected opportunity will come your way.Fix up your space to accommodate a new project.Don\u2019t wait for someone else to make the ?rst move.THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021 You spell tomato, I spell tomato! By Phillip Alder My editor and I have had some discussions about changing English spellings to American when the original was penned by an Englishmen - or, in this case, an Irishman.Recently, the Associated Press Stylebook has permitted greater ?exibility, but I spotted an ed- itor-endplaying quotation from Oscar Wilde: \u201cIt is clear that humour is far more superior than humor.\u201d (Curses! - ed.) Two Englishman are rehearsing \u201cYou say tomato, I say tomato.\u201d They pause, and one asks, \u201cWhat\u2019s funny about that?\u201d This deal features seriously good play by Tony Priday, who was one of England\u2019s best-ever players.East\u2019s opening showed a weak two-bid in either major.South\u2019s double promised a good hand, and North\u2019s three- spade cue-bid indicated a maximum pass.Against four hearts, West led the spade jack.South looked destined to lose two tricks in each major, but .he carefully covered with dummy\u2019s spade queen.Otherwise, three rounds of spades, with West pitching a minor-suit card, would have defeated the contract.East won with the spade king, cashed the spade ace and shifted to a club to declarer\u2019s ace.Priday cashed the club king, then led the heart jack: queen, king, spade three.Declarer took three diamond tricks ending in the dummy and ruffed a club in hand.It was trick 10.Dummy had the A-5-4 of hearts and club nine, West held the 9-8-7-3 of hearts, and South retained the 10-6 of hearts, spade nine and diamond jack.Declarer led his spade, West ruffed with the heart seven, and dummy\u2019s club was discarded.West couldn\u2019t take another trick.PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW "]