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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 High school tutoring back on track Phelps Helps - Page 5 Non-Covid infant infections overwhelm Sherbrooke hospital Page 3 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Thursday, October 21, 2021 Another year of empty \u2018Empty Bowls\u2019 Quebec reports 458 new cases, two new deaths Record Staff The Province of Quebec reported 458 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, 305 of which were among non-vaccinated individuals.This increase brought the total number of people infected across the province to 420,929 with 4,834 active cases.According to Santé Quebec, unvaccinated people have been 6.7 times more likely to contract the virus than vaccinated people over the last 28 days, and 21.5 times more likely to be hospitalized.There were two new deaths recorded on Thursday, for a total of 11,455 since the start of the pandemic.Between the 12 new admissions and 22 new discharges, the overall number of hospitalizations in the province decreased by ten to 287.Of that number, 72 people were in intensive care, a decrease of three compared to the previous day.There were also 523 outbreaks being tacked across the province.In the Eastern Townships the number of active cases decreased from 342 on Wednesday to 329 on Thursday, but the number remained high compared to where it has been in recent weeks.Looked at in relation to population, the Des Sources health region remained the area of the Townships with the highest rate of infection, at 154.7 per 100,000 people, or 19 active cases, followed by the Granit region with 122 per 100,000, or 26 active cases, and Coaticook, which GORDON LAMBIE/ARCHIVES By Gordon Lambie After a surprising success as a lawn sale in 2020, Lennoxville\u2019s annual empty bowls fundraiser is returning in its pandemic-adapted form this fall.\u201cWe\u2019re back with empty, Empty Bowls again,\u201d said organizer Lucy Doheny with a chuckle, sharing that although the original model of the Empty Bowls events was to offer a simple soup meal in order to raise funds for local hunger- ?ghting organizations, the sale format actually ended up making more money CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 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, October 21, 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 free 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: 40 PER CENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH 13 LOW 10 FRIDAY: SHOWERS HIGH 15 LOW 3 SATURDAY: CLOUDY HIGH 7 LOW -2 SUNDAY: SUNNY HIGH 10 LOW 1 MONDAY: 30 PER CENT CHANCE OF FLURRIES HIGH 10 LOW -1 Years ago I never thought that I would come to this point in my life.Sleeping in my Grandmother\u2019s bedroom as a teen, I gagged looking at the glass of water containing her upper dentures sitting beside the bed.It didn\u2019t matter that at age 15 in the 60s my overbite was so bad that the local dentist decided to pull out the protruding front teeth and gave me a tiny dental plate.Those were the days when the dentist of?ce looked like a torture chamber and he would promise us all a lollipop if we didn\u2019t scream during the drilling.Life wasn\u2019t so bad with the small false tooth plate, and it didn\u2019t interrupt my life much - except during one day in Montreal.The sandwich bread they were serving at the Simpson\u2019s Sears lunch counter was just too soft.Somehow when I put my sandwich down the gentleman sitting next to me had to mention that the tiny false tooth plate was stuck to my sandwich.Years progressed, and there was still little change in my dental features and by this time Grammy had her top and bottom dentures in that same glass.You know you are really old when you and your teeth don\u2019t sleep together anymore! I vowed this would never happen to me until one day my dentist told me my gums were so infected that most of my teeth would have to come out and be replaced by capped teeth.Well, that was 30 years ago, and the price has gone up three-fold for dental care, so as parts of my mouth hardware fall apart like a Lego set, I am holding on to what I have with great care.This has never happened to me before.Well, maybe one time, and it wasn\u2019t exactly my teeth.I was asked to make and serve Simnel cake one Mothering Sunday after the church service.I had just gotten my ?rst nose stud put in that week, and it was becoming loose, and looking a tad itnfected.After I served the ?fth piece of cake, an old man came up to me with a big smile wearing a thick wool allergy ridden sweater.I began to sneeze, and then I let one out that was nothing short of gale force.You can all guess what happened next.That little rhinestone nose stud took one giant leap for mankind, right across the front of the church.I didn\u2019t falter, I did not sway, but I did let out a scream that was heard into the heavens.\u201cDon\u2019t anyone move!\u201d I yelled.I have lost my nose stud, and no more cake until it\u2019s found!\u201d The strange part is no one blinked an eye, just like when my teeth fall out.Immediately they looked down and tried to ?nd it.One little old lady started picking at something with her cane and said, \u201cIs this it dear?\u201d and she started to giggle.She took her cane and launched the nose stud across the rug in one fell swoop like she was trying to get a hole in one.I grabbed it, smiled, and resumed the serving of the Simnel Cake.So this exact scenario happened to me last week- without the cake and the nose piercing.When I woke up last Sunday my front teeth cap (six teeth) were missing.I usually poligrip them down but my son\u2019s dog was visiting for the week and I forgot.Immediately, I look at the 28-pound French bulldog sleeping next to my head and assume the worst.Am I going to have to follow her around looking for evidence of my lost teeth?Did she gobble them up like candy?I was able to wear a mask for a town event and not look like Ma Kettle until my husband could come home and help me look.I did everything known to man to try and ?nd those teeth and I religiously followed Bella outside, each time hoping I might see them in some deposit in the grass.It wasn\u2019t until hubby came home that I let him take over and within an hour he had found them.So where were they?They had rolled off the bed into the tiny waste basket.Now they are glued in, and I think I will have no more worries until I have to blow out the 71 candles on my birthday cake next year.I think I should look into the whereabouts of a tooth fairy as soon as possible for extras.Does anyone know if she delivers?Does she take cash or Paypal?After-all, dentists are medical professionals who help you put your money where your mouth is.Smile why you still have teeth 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, October 21, 2021 Page 3 Local News Santé Estrie stresses that the management team is closely monitoring this inlux of very young ICU patients to ensure these children receive the best of care.with less overall work.Beyond the simplicity of just making and selling bowls though, the potter said that she also feels that selling the bowls without anything inside of them helps to underline the message that no one should have to go hungry.\u201cThis way they really are empty,\u201d she said, adding that in the past people\u2019s support tended to dwindle after the meal ran out of soup.While not 100 per cent certain of the date yet, Doheny said that she is aiming to hold the sale of bowls around the second week of November.The Empty Bowls movement is an international grassroots initiative that dates back to the 1990s and pairs potters with organizations that work to prevent hunger on the local level within communities.Some version of the event has been taking place in Lennoxville since 2013, with recent editions raising as much as $7,500 per year for causes like the Cornerstone Food Bank, the Lennoxville Elementary School Breakfast Program, and the Bishop\u2019s/ Champlain pastoral fund for students in need.In addition to the hundreds of bowls that she has been making for this year\u2019s edition, Doheny also welcomed the support of North Hatley artist Alan Gerrish.\u201cHe is probably one of the best potters we\u2019ve ever worked with and he\u2019s made 100 bowls,\u201d she said.Although the event\u2019s simple soups have not returned in 2021, Doheny said that she is back to the point where she is comfortable inviting a few people in to her studio on Moulton Hill road to help decorate the bowls before they are glazed.She will be at work on them this coming Sunday, Oct.24, from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.\u201cI have about 250 to glaze over the next three weeks,\u201d she said.Empty bowls CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 also had 19 cases for a rate of 101.2 per 100,000.The region with the highest individual number of cases remained Sherbrooke, with 108, although its rate of infection was lower because of its larger population.Although the province continues to record thousands of new vaccinations each day, with over 9,000 being added on Thursday, the overall rates of vaccination remained largely unchanged at 90 per cent of the eligible population for a ?rst dose and 86 per cent for a second.Covid update By Geoff Agombar Local Journalism Initiative CHUS - Hôpital Fleurimont continues to struggle with critically high admissions in its pediatric Intensive Care Unit.A Monday news release from Santé Estrie says Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infections among very young infants are spiking earlier than usual.Pediatrician Sylvie Lafrenaye told Radio-Canada that she has never seen a situation like this in her 20 years working in intensive care.Assistant head nurse Sylvie Tanguay told Radio-Canada the situation on Oct.10 reached the point where there were insuf?cient beds to accept incoming pediatric patients.Sick children were diverted to smaller departments in Granby or Drummondville because the Fleurimont pediatric ICU was full.Santé Estrie explains that RSV infections normally peak during the winter, but it is already very active in the region this year.Like many regions across the province, the situation is further complicated by signi?cant labour shortages.Santé Estrie stresses that the management team is closely monitoring this in?ux of very young ICU patients to ensure these children receive the best of care.When to consult a doctor?Santé Estrie advises: - if your baby has had a fever for more than 72 hours; - if your baby\u2019s general condition is altered (lethargic, less responsive); - if your baby is experiencing respiratory distress, dif?culty breathing; - if your baby is dehydrated (not drinking well, vomiting, less urine, dry lips); - if your child seems to be seriously ill, don\u2019t hesitate to seek help quickly.In the current context, Santé Estrie says it is essential to protect young children from all viral infections, especially those aged three months or less.To this end, pediatricians recommend that, when feasible, parents of newborns should: - avoid social contact with family and friends as much as possible, because even if they appear healthy, they may be contagious; - avoid sending your newborn\u2019s siblings to daycare for a few weeks, because many viruses circulate there and may be brought home; - avoid contact with people who are sick or have a cold at all costs, even if they do not have COVID-19; - wash your hands frequently and cough into your elbow.Santé Estrie explains that RSV is of greatest concern for babies born prematurely and in babies less than three months old.But, an infection that looks like a common cold in an older child or adult may be a virus that can cause severe pneumonia or bronchiolitis in a young child.RSV (sometimes known as hRSV or human orthopneumovirus) may sound exotic, but is actually very common.According to WebMD, most children will experience an RSV infection before their second birthday.In the vast majority of children, RSV symptoms resemble a cold and last one to two weeks.Reinfections later in life are generally uneventful.Over the course of a typical year, RSV is generally the leading cause of respiratory hospitalizations of infants.But, 2021 is not a typical year.A prolonged period of strict public health measures to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus has disrupted the seasonality of many well-known infections.Decreased spread during the last year and a half could increase the likelihood of other viruses spiking to high levels at unpredictable times.With hospital systems and staff stretched thin, there is an elevated risk that individual hospitals or regions could be overwhelmed during the rocky transition to new routines.For weeks, medical experts have warned COVID-19 is not the only virus that will have access to more hosts as we increase social contacts and work hours, and send our children back to day-cares and schools in greater numbers.On Sep.23, Dr.Zain Chagla, an infectious disease physician and associate professor at McMaster University, told CBC that cold and ?u viruses, such as enterovirus and rhinovirus, were spiking earlier than usual, and we should expect those trends to accelerate as students return to school.Chagla explained epidemiologists typically look to the winter season in Australia or New Zealand to predict what to expect in Canada when winter comes to the northern hemisphere.But this year, those countries were in lockdown due to local Covid spikes, so their ?u season was virtually nonexistent, like ours was last winter.Meanwhile, Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and South Africa have seen increased ?u transmission recently, suggesting Canada will see surges soon too.Pascal Lavoie, a pediatrician and clinician scientist at the B.C.Children\u2019s Hospital Research Institute, told the CBC on Sep.23, \u201cThings are going to stabilize again, but as we enter into this transition, I think people need to be vigilant.\u201c Lavoie added that parents would have to be vigilant with respect to RSV this fall, because there were early signs of a resurgence starting to build in Eastern Canada and US.Since late September, news reports have noted that resurgence of ?us and colds was driving increased traf?c at Covid testing sites.An Oct.1 news release by Santé Estrie warned that the circulation of RSV was growing due to increased frequency of contacts between children in schools and daycare centres.That release noted that \u201cAt the CHUS - Hôpital Fleurimont, from April 24 to Sept.11, 2021, compared to the same period last year, we experienced a 58% increase in pediatric admissions.Admissions in intensive care have increased by 53%.\u201d Non-Covid infant infections overwhelm Sherbrooke hospital GORDON LAMBIE/ARCHIVES 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, October 21, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Pottonman triathlon raises $7,000 to bene?t missisquoi north volunteer centre (CABMN) In July The Record introduced readers to Marc Van Oordt an athlete with a personal dream to partake in a Triathlon.Although his original plan of participating in a large event in his native Netherlands in 2020 was not possible due to the Pandemic, Van Oor- dt found his own way of challenging himself.He decided to embark upon his own solo, semi autonomous triathlon in Potton making it a fundraising initiative bene?ting the Missisquoi North Volunteer Centre (CABMN), a non-pro?t charitable organization that will celebrate its 40th Anniversary in 2022.A triathlon is an event combining swimming, cycling and running (in that order) in events of different distances.On Sept.12 Van Oordt set out before dawn.Fourteen hours, 35 minutes and 41 seconds later with 229.67km travelled and 11,302 calories burned, Marc completed his dream in tact and was still sporting the same contagious smile he had throughout the day.On Thanksgiving weekend Van Oordt and his wife Annabelle Ambroise delivered a symbolic cheque to the CABMN in the amount of $7,000 which represents all of the donations received from individuals and businesses in the name of \u201cPottonman.\u201d \u201cThe amount raised by Pottonman and his team of supporters is truly inspiring,\u201d said Mable Hastings- CABMN Executive Director.\u201cWhile the funds will be a tremendous help to the CABMN activities for youth, seniors, the intellectually and physically handicapped and more; the gift of getting to know Marc and his wife has been equally appreciated by the CABMN staff.These are truly good people with big hearts.\u201d Event\u2019s end found Van Oordt in an adrenaline rush as well as fatigued.The days that followed were ?lled with the realization that he had enjoyed himself and accomplished far more than he could have imagined.\u201cThere will be other long-distance triathlons,\u201d he shared.\u201cNot right away however as the impact on family is a great one but if my physical health allows, in a few years time I may try it again,\u201d he added.Event supporter Mike Cyr, a local real estate agent and former CABMN Board of Director\u2019s member was present at the event and cheered Marc on throughout the day.He was quick to share his gratitude and praise.\u201cI am so proud of Marc, Annabelle and their crew,\u201d he said.\u201cTheir sel?ess commitment to fundraise for our little community is incredible!\u201d \u201cEven though it was a solo and autonomous event, I was incredibly lucky to be able to count on some very generous people,\u201d shared Van Oordt.Corporations and donors including: Canoe and Co., Club Orange, Owl\u2019s Head Ski and Golf, Jean Coutu Mont St Hilaire, Jean Coutu Beloeil, Ms.Isabelle Charest Member of Parliament for Brome Missisquoi, Mike Cyr-Real Estate Broker, Nubik and Resto Bolton.The Corporate and Institutional fundraising team: Elsa de Chevigny, Patrick Guay, Valérie Leclerc, and the \u201cD-Day Support Team\u201d Kayak-Etienne Beaulieu, Bicycle-Line Ste-Marie, Philippe Guay, Alain Desjarlais, Alexandre Dumas, Alejandro Sandoval, Cyrille Guerin, Running: Thierry Allegrucci, Billy Malenfant, Christopher van Oordt, David van Oordt, Nicolas vanOordt \u2013 Supply: Annabelle Ambroise and Isabelle Turcotte, Coach: Pierre Svartman, Cheerleaders on site: Anik Landry and Chantal Albert.\u201cFinally, I must thank My #1 supporter - the woman in my life - the one who has supported me all these months, Annabelle Ambroise,\u201d Marc shared.Marc Van Oordt aka \u201cPottonman\u201d impacted the community in so many ways, inspiring both youth and adults.More than just a race, this personal project spread a lot of joy and positivity and that is a priceless gift.Mable Hastings The Scoop COURTESY COURTESY Pottonman, Marc Van Oordt receives thank you basket from the CABMN and community Marc Van Oordt (aka Pottonman) presents mock cheque representing the $7,000 raised with his triathlon fundraiser.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, October 21, 2021 Page 5 The Border Report All-in-all, great things are happening in the renewed high school tutoring sessions at Phelps.Not only are students back, as an organization we are also feeling reinvigorated.High school tutoring back on track As the world is trying to free itself from a nearly two year-long pandemic, high school aged students are still navigating their way through the tumultuous teen years.This cohort experienced the brunt of the social impact when in March of 2020 community interactions came to a halt in the Eastern Townships.Life is slowly returning to normalcy and students are having to rediscover their place within it.Phelps Helps is standing beside them with the hope of ?nding ways to support and guide them forward.As to be expected, participation rates have skyrocketed compared to the previous year.Throughout the 2020-2021 school year, we tried our best to keep up in-person activities, however, much was limited due to red-zone mandates.While we closed our doors for most of the year, we still kept students engaged through online tutoring.It came as little surprise that our numbers suffered, aligning with the data coming in from other youth driven organizations.Teachers and parents watched as the kids they cared about retreated to their bedrooms and their cell phones.This year, however, it seems as though our local students have a thirst to reattach to their Phelps Helps community.Within the ?rst month, our participation rate has already reached 82%.We have had many busy nights with as many as ?fteen students ?lling up our quiet study spaces.If you were to walk around Phelps on one of these given evenings, you would ?nd heads bent over books and students crowded around a volunteer.Snacks are being devoured and books are being dusted off from the shelves.All-in-all, great things are happening in the renewed high school tutoring sessions at Phelps.Not only are students back, as an organization we are also feeling reinvigorated.Being around our local kids is what fuels us to continue to do the work that we do.We tip our hat to the hard-working High School Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Courchesne for her behind-the- scenes work in ensuring that the Phelps Helps 2021-2022 year is off to a great start.We would also like to thank all of the wonderful volunteers who have already donated much of their invaluable time.As the year progresses, we intend to build on this solid beginning, to lean into challenges and to encourage our students to dream big.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.Frontier Animal Society Featured pet: Stella Over the years we have taken in our fair share of abandoned barn cats, many of whom arrive at the shelter in a state of neglect.Most are unsterilized and many require treatment for ?eas, parasites, and a variety of other ailments.Don\u2019t get us wrong, we support the responsible placement of feral or unsocialized cats but only into barns where they are cared for, have proper shelter and access to food and water.Our concern is for those who end up at barns where they are unwanted and uncared for.Stella is one such cat and her story is particularly heartbreaking.Stella was rescued along with 7 other cats from a barn where they were being callously tormented and shot at with pellet guns.Thankfully, a good Samaritan intervened and over time, she has successfully caught and removed every last cat.Sadly, she believes some succumbed to the cruelty before they could be rescued.Of the 8 cats who were brought to our shelter, two, Stella and Eartha, who we believe are sisters, require surgery to remove the pellets.Stella\u2019s from her back and Eartha\u2019s from her jaw.It\u2019s unimaginable that there are people in this world who can be so needlessly cruel.Understandably, Stella is timid and keeps her distance from people, but she is sweet and just needs time to learn to trust.What Stella needs is a calm and quiet home with a compassionate and patient adopter who will give her the time she needs to heal emotionally.After her ordeal, she deserves to experience kindness in the comfort of a safe and loving home.She deserves toys, treats, soft blankets and sunny windowsills! Stella may always be a little timid, but we have every reason to believe she\u2019ll come around.A home with another friendly and gentle cat should be ?ne.Stella is approximately a year old.If you can give this beautiful young cat the home she deserves, we\u2019d love to hear from you.To inquire, please send an email to frontieranimalsociety@ gmail.com or better yet give our cat adoption coordinator Linda a call at 819.868.2684 COURTESY COURTESY FAS 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, October 21, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record EDITORIAL When you are writing or referring to a plurality of items it is \u2018fewer\u2019 stones or books or people.If it\u2019s a collective it becomes \u2018less\u2019 as in less water in the tank or less bread on the counter.6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 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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 The Record welcomes your letters to the editor.Please limit your letters to 300 words.We reserve the right to edit for length, clarity, legality and taste.Please ensure there is a phone number or email where you can be reached, to con?rm authorship and current town/city of residence.Names will not be withheld but the address and phone number of the writer are not published, except by request.Please email your letters to newsroom@ sherbrookerecord.com.Preference is given to writers from the Eastern Townships.Less words than you want about an amount of things Many years ago if someone wanted an example of the clear, concise and grammatically correct use of the English language, they would invariably consult the Globe and Mail or perhaps listen to the CBC; not any more.Sadly, editorial oversight seems to be a thing of the past.The media today is rife with the misuse of the language and a disregard of some of the basic rules of grammar.Note, I am not talking here about the occasional spelling error or the inevitable typo or two - both mistakes that I have made in abundance myself \u2013 but a complete abandonment of the correct words themselves.At the risk of being dismissed as a pedant (also referred to as a purist, dogmatist, hair-splitter, pettifogger and fault-?nder) let me give two examples found in Canada\u2019s \u2018national\u2019 paper and heard on the CBC recently.A cheerful and earnest reporter was describing a recent gathering of anti- vaxxers pointing out that \u201cthere were a lot less people\u201d at the event than expected.I presume what he meant to say was that there were \u2018a lot fewer\u2019 people at the event unless, unlikely as it may sound, they were in a large heap on the ground.The difference is simple and something that was, at one time, drilled into the youthful heads of would-be reporters.When you are writing or referring to a plurality of items it is \u2018fewer\u2019 stones or books or people.If it\u2019s a collective it becomes \u2018less\u2019 as in less water in the tank or less bread on the counter.The same holds true for \u2018number\u2019 and \u2018amount.\u2019 There can never be a large amount of people in a crowd nor is there a large amount of politicians in the House of Commons.It makes no more grammatical sense than saying there is a large \u2018number\u2019 of coal in a pile.Part of the problem, I can only presume, is that the teaching of the basics of English in our schools isn\u2019t what it used to be.As boring and mind- numbing as they were, the rules of grammar and the parsing of sentences was a rite of passage to the correct use of the language.Just how far we have fallen came to my attention when I once told a young script writer \u2013 the proud possessor of a B.A and a Masters in journalism \u2013 to avoid using so many gerunds.The baf?ed look on his face said it all.Mind you, today\u2019s ubiquitous advertisements for everything from automobiles to Zantac don\u2019t help.Stretching the meaning of even common words erodes communication in the subtlest of ways.What is \u201cinvisible dirt\u201d and if it\u2019s invisible how we will ever know if it\u2019s gone after using the touted miracle washing detergent.Then there is the \u201ccerti?ed\u201d used car.Does that mean that the advertiser certi?es that the car has actually been used before or that it\u2019s certi?ed to last more than a week on the road.One particular company selling bath and shower liners boasts that the insert will be \u201ccustom installed.\u201d What would be the alternative?\u201cOur liner is guaranteed to sort of ?t the space?\u201d Then there\u2019s the automotive company that boasts that their trucks are \u201cprofessional grade,\u201d which leaves one wondering what kind of amateur-grade vehicles the opposition is foisting off on an unsuspecting public.Languages change and adjust to the times.The alternative is to disappear.Just the same, making a mistake and making it often enough to claim legitimacy isn\u2019t necessarily a good thing.Tim Belford Artist\u2019s view of the Mont Owl\u2019s Head residential development project Letters 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, October 21, 2021 Page 7 2022 Nissan Frontier By D.Heyman The Nissan Frontier is getting a full- scale redesign for 2022 \u2013 and safe to say, it\u2019s due.Overdue.Over-overdue.We haven\u2019t seen an all-new Frontier since the second-gen truck debuted in 2005 and we haven\u2019t seen a new model-year since way back in 2019.That means it will have been three full model-years since a new Frontier arrived on lots.It was time, grasshopper.To their credit, Nissan has taken the job seriously and given the Frontier an all-new engine and transmission, some more creature comforts and most obviously, all-new styling.Outside It\u2019s a styling change that does a nifty job of channeling the much-loved Nissan hardbody trucks of the late 80s and early 90s, mixed with some proper modern styling that makes for a look that isn\u2019t so explicitly retro as, say, the Ford Bronco.True, you can see some of the old truck in the new, squared LED headlamps that get DRLs above and below the main light for kind of a squinting look.The shape of the front fenders and leading edge of the hood are also nods to the old truck.But the blacked-out grille with red Nissan logo (a detail only for the Pro-4X versions), six new colours (including the Tactical Green Metallic shade seen here), two- tone wheels and DRL taillamps do their part to seat the Frontier ?rmly in the modern day.The Pro-4 is one of three trims available (four if you include the two- door King Cab and four-door Crew Cab versions).This is what the offering looks like: S King Cab ($39,998) SV King Cab ($41,498) SV King Cab ($43,498) SV Crew Cab ($45,398) Pro-4X ($45,598 and $47,498, depending on cab style) There are also two available bed lengths \u2013 ?ve and six feet, although for the most part those bed lengths are restricted to which cab length you select.The sides of the bed have also been lowered for 2022, making for easier liftover and lessening the need for other bed-access adds, although an additional grab handle ?tted to the bed wall is available.Both the SV and Pro-4X can be had with both cab types, although the Pro-4X King Cab is Canadian-speci?c.Apparently Canadians \u2013 especially those in the West \u2013 like their smaller trucks.Inside The interior has also been redesigned for 2022 and now gets a more modern look and new features like an optional 9-inch touchscreen display (an 8-inch display is standard), 7-inch in-gauge display and standard Zero Gravity seats.There\u2019s also standard Nissan SafetyShield 360 tech (that provides standard rear automatic braking, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning and rear cross- traf?c alert) and eight cupholders, as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility.Heated steering wheel and seats are available at the SV level, but no matter which trim you select, the steering wheel cannot be adjusted for reach, just for tilt.I found that to be a bit of a problem as coupled with the lack of any lumbar adjustment, I never quite found the perfect driver seating position.I came pretty close after a bit of tweaking \u2013 and the seats are comfortable and supportive \u2013 but I never felt like I was 100-percent seated correctly.They have, however, improved interior ergonomics by moving the shift lever closer to the driver.Pro-4X Being the big daddy of the bunch, the Pro-4X gets all manner of adds such as off-road suspension with Bilstein dampers, aluminum and steel underbody skidplates, red tow- hooks outside, electric locking rear differential and some design touches inside such as more red Nissan logos and \u201cPro-4X\u201d embossing.It also gets the Intelligent AroundView park assist monitor that includes an \u201coff-road mode\u201d and a forward and down-facing camera that you can activate at speeds of up to 10 km/h.This is especially helpful as you crest hills, so you can see on the monitor what\u2019s coming even if all you can see through the windscreen is the great blue yonder.A hill descent system that can be activated on the ?y with the push of a button (placed somewhat awkwardly by the driver\u2019s left knee) allows you to focus on steering as you head downhill while the computers handle the braking and transmission.Powertrain Power from the new V6 \u2013 93 percent of which is made up of all-new parts \u2013 is rated at 310 hp and 281 lb-ft-feet of torque \u2013 this gives more horses than the old truck, but the torque ?gure remains unchanged.The only transmission you can pair with it is a new 9-speed, and it\u2019s a partnership that makes for some great mid-range grunt but takes a little of coaxing when setting off from stop.It sounds a real treat, though, and while Nissan has spent a lot of time on reducing in-cabin noise for this generation of the truck, I don\u2019t mind hearing a bit of a growl from the exhaust when you really get on it.Speaking of new parts and noise reduction: Nissan says that they\u2019ve applied 41 new parts to help in that regard, including revised engine bay and side dash insulation, new ?oor damping material, laminated front door glass, ?oor damping and quieter tires.These have helped reduce engine noise, road noise and wind noise by 5, 3 and 2.5 decibels respectively.Of course, it may be hard to picture a ?ve-decibel reduction but know this: the Frontier is one quiet-riding truck on the highway.On (and off) the road Mind you, if we\u2019re talking about the Pro-4X version, then the highway performance is one thing, but it\u2019s not the main thing.Buyers will want to know how the Frontier performs off- road as well.Simply put, it performs quite well.The suspension is properly tuned for this, and the hydraulic steering does well to meter out the harshest bumps that come through the front axle.Speaking of metering out bumps: it\u2019s here where we also really feel what the hydraulic body mounts have done.I found myself moving to and fro far less in the cabin than I would have expected considering the harshness of the cottage road I was on, and that feeling of stability makes it much easier to focus on the task at hand, and that\u2019s getting through adverse terrain as safely as possible.Coupled with the camera and hill descent system, it\u2019s a rewarding experience.If you\u2019re a big off-roader and like to have control of your own gears, though, you\u2019ll have to do so with the auto transmission\u2019s manual mode since there\u2019s no manual gearbox available on any Frontier.That will be disappointing for some, but in this day and age, we all know that the manual is just not the draw it once was, and manufacturers are responding by offering ever-fewer vehicles with it.I doubt many will trouble themselves about the lack of a manual transmission, though.At the end of the day, Nissan has delivered a pickup that checks off many of the requirements that help pickups grow beyond the stigma of being work vehicles and make them adventure vehicles instead.The Frontier looks very cool, it drives quietly and is (mostly) comfortable, and it has all the safety and infotainment tech one needs.Add the very capable off-road abilities of the Pro-4X model, and you have a quality entrant into the burgeoning small/midsize pickup segment.Photo: D.Hyeman To say the revamp of the truck has been a long time coming is an understatement; this is the ?rst big do-over since 2005! The Canadian Press Canada\u2019s Olympic and Paralympic athletes must be vaccinated to compete at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing.The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on Wednesday, saying the decision was made with support of the boards of directors and athlete commissions.The mandate aligns with the federal government\u2019s recent announcement that all air travellers must be fully vaccinated by Oct.30, 2021, Canadian Olympic Committee CEO David Shoemaker said in a statement.The Canadian team was over 95 per cent fully vaccinated, but not 100 per cent, at the Tokyo Games last summer, and Shoemaker noted there were no positive cases among the 840 Canadian athletes and staff who travelled to Japan.\u201cWe want to do the same for Beijing,\u2019\u2019 he said.\u201cA fully vaccinated team following robust hygiene and physical distancing protocols is the best way to do that.\u201d The United States Olympic Committee announced a similar vaccine mandate recently, also a departure from the Tokyo Games where American athletes such as swimmer Michael Andrew made headlines because of their anti- vaccine beliefs.The Olympics open Feb.4 and the Paralympics on March 4.\u201cOur commitment to ensure the health and safety of each and every member of the Canadian Paralympic Team is of the utmost importance to us,\u201d Karen O\u2019Neill, the CEO of the Canadian Paralympic Committee, said in a statement.\u201cOur efforts to keep the team safe were successful at the Tokyo Games, and building on that success our aim is to take the next step for Beijing with a vaccine mandate for the entire team .Full vaccination is the most effective tool at our disposal as we continue our preparations for the Paralympic Winter Games.\u201d China also has a 21-day quarantine mandate for travellers who have not been fully vaccinated.Canadian athletes must be vaccinated to compete in Beijing Olympics and Paralympics Cantonniers looking for an assistant coach Record Staff The Magog Cantonniers organization, of the Quebec U18 AAA Hockey League, is looking for an assistant coach who is able to start immediately.The team is looking for a passionate person who cares about the development of young hockey players, especially at the U18 level where coaches are working with young athletes aged between 15 and 17 years old.The chosen candidate will work with the team\u2019s head coach, Stéphane Robidas, and other members of the hockey staff.The team practices on weekdays, Monday to Thursday, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.at the Magog arena.Games are played mostly on weekends, but there are some weekday games as well as the team\u2019s participation in some tournaments, including the league\u2019s mid-season tournament in Saguenay in December.Those interested in the position can send their applications by emailing christian.lord47@gmail.com.Only those selected will be contacted.SPORTS 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, October 21, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Death BIRTH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 40¢ per word.Minimum charge $10.00 ($11.50 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions or more: 15% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: 11 a.m., day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $16.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $36.00 ($41.40 taxes included) Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.Can be e-mailed to: classad@sherbrookerecord.com - They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday\u2019s paper, email production@sherbrookerecord.com or call 819-569-4856 between 1 p.m.and 5 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday\u2019s edition, email production@sherbrookerecord.com, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to con?rm transmission) between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called.Rates: Please call for costs.RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 Today is the 294th day of 2021 and the 30th day of autumn.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1879, Thomas Edison successfully tested an electric lightbulb.In 1892, the original \u201cPledge of Allegiance\u201d was recited by an estimated 12 million schoolchildren across the United States in honor of the 400th anniversary of Columbus\u2019 voyage to the New World.In 1959, the Guggenheim Museum opened in New York City.In 1967, more than 35,000 antiwar protesters stormed the Pentagon, resulting in nearly 700 arrests.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834), poet/ essayist; Alfred Nobel (1833-1896), inventor/arms manufacturer; Dizzy Gillespie (1917-1993), jazz musician; Celia Cruz (1925-2003), singer; Whitey Ford (1928-2020), baseball player; Ursula K.Le Guin (1929-2018), author; Judy Sheindlin (1942- ), judge/TV personality; Benjamin Netanyahu (1949- ), Israeli politician; Carrie Fisher (1956-2016), actress/writer; Ken Watanabe (1959- ), actor; Kim Kardashian (1980- ), model/socialite; Zack Greinke (1983- ), baseball player; Kane Brown (1993- ), singer-songwriter.TODAY\u2019S FACT: While there are no posthumous nominations for the Nobel Prizes, they can be awarded posthumously if the winner dies before the Dec.10 ceremony.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1975, Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk hit a home run that glanced off the foul pole at Fenway Park in Boston, giving the Red Sox a 12th-inning victory over the Cincinnati Reds in Game 6 of the World Series.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cI don\u2019t hate hardly ever, and when I love, I love for miles and miles.A love so big it should either be outlawed or it should have a capital and its own currency.\u201d - Carrie Fisher, \u201cShockaholic\u201d TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 13.5 - hours Thomas Edison\u2019s ?rst prototype electric incandescent lightbulb lasted before burning out.TODAY\u2019S MOON: Between full moon (Oct.20) and last quarter moon (Oct.28).Datebook ASK THE DOCTORS By Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D.Dear Doctors: We just heard a story on the news about a man who got bitten by a bat and then died of rabies a few weeks later.We see bats in our area a lot, so we\u2019re worried.Why didn\u2019t the rabies treatment work?What is rabies, anyway?Dear Reader: You\u2019re referring to a case that occurred last August in a community just north of Chicago.An 87-year-old man woke up to ?nd a bat on his neck.The bat, which was captured, tested positive for rabies.Despite urgent warnings that he needed immediate preventive care, the man refused.Treatment for rabies consists of an initial injection of a medication known as rabies immunoglobulin, which is made up of antibodies against the rabies virus.It is given in the vicinity of the bite to stave off infection.This is followed by a series of four shots given in the arm over the course of two weeks.The medication in these shots teaches the immune system to recognize and ?ght off rabies infection.Unfortunately, the man developed symptoms consistent with rabies a month later.These include headache; neck pain; dif?culty controlling the motor function of the arms, hands and ?ngers; dif?culty with speech; exhaustion; and numbness.Rabies is almost always fatal, and the man passed away.However, with the medical care that the man declined, the disease is 100% preventable.Once the virus begins to cause symptoms, though, it\u2019s too late for the treatment to be effective.That\u2019s why, whenever exposure to rabies is suspected, treatment must begin immediately.Rabies is caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system.It is spread via the saliva of an infected animal, most often through a bite.In other parts of the world, where up to 60,000 people die of rabies each year, dog bites are the most common cause of infection.Here in the United States, thanks to robust veterinary vaccination programs, the disease is most often found in wild animals.This includes raccoons, skunks, foxes and, yes, bats.Cases of rabies in humans are quite rare in the U.S., with fewer than three reported each year.The death in Illinois was the ?rst in 67 years in that state.This speaks to the ef?cacy of the treatment, which is received by 30,000 to 60,000 people each year.However, it\u2019s still important to practice prevention.At this time, physical contact with saliva from an infected bat is the leading cause of rabies exposure in the U.S.Wildlife experts caution that you should never touch a bat with your bare hands.If you know or suspect that you\u2019ve been bitten by a bat, seek immediate medical care.Whenever possible, the bat should be captured and sent to a laboratory for rabies testing.But just because you have bats in your area doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re in danger.Wildlife experts say that just a fraction of 1% of bats carry rabies.Stay safe by keeping your pets\u2019 rabies vaccinations up to date, and when it comes to bats and other wildlife, keep your distance.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.) Rabies completely preventable with vaccine Alan Webb (1937-2021) Passed away peacefully at the CHUS Fleurimont, October 19th, 2021, at the age of 83, resident of Cowansville, husband of Ms.Diane Harland, son of late Maurice Webb and late Marion Shufelt.Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his children; Heidi (Mike Maddin), Lori (Andrew Lacroix) and David Webb, his dear grandchildren: Tyler, Kristin, Cole, Wade, Skogen and Zahra, his grandchildren Ethan and Adrian, his brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, his nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.Visitation will be held at: Complexe funéraire BROME-MISSISQUOI, 402 rue de la Rivière, Cowansville, Qc on Saturday October 23rd, 2021, from 9 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.A private burial will follow at the Riverside Cemetery.BROME-MISSISQUOI Funeral Complex 402, rue de la Rivière, Cowansville QC PHONE: 450-266-6061 complexefuneraire.ca 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, October 21, 2021 Page 9 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 ZOOM Halloween Poetry Break: Join us to share some spooky poems and get in the Halloween spirit! October 25, 2-3:30 pm or October 27, 7-8:30 pm.On Zoom; phone-in option available.To register, contact Michelle: ml@townshippers.org.LENNOXVILLE Remembrance Day Supper, A.N.A.F.#318 (The Hut), 300 St.Francis Street, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville) on Saturday, November 6 at 6 p.m.Tickets on sale now, $20.per person.Call Doreen Morissette at 819-821-2967.Deadline: November 4.Roast Beef with all the trimmings.AYER\u2019S CLIFF The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #128, Ayer\u2019s Cliff will be holding a general meeting on October 28, 7 p.m., at the Community Hall (Rosedale Street).Masks and COVID rules apply please.Membership fees do now.Orders your crosses and wreaths A.S.A.P.Volunteers needed to help with poppy boxes and wreaths.RICHMOND St.Anne\u2019s Anglican Church, Main St.South, will be holding a Christmas Bazaar (many new articles), Food Sale and Rummage Sale on November 27 from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.Our ?rst Christmas Bazaar in 2 years.Hope to see you there.Please wear your mask.RICHMOND The Richmond-Melbourne United Church at 247 Principale Sud, Richmond, will be holding a Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 30 from 9 a.m.until 1 p.m.There will be something for everyone, so come ahead! We hope to see you there.All proceeds will go to the Richmond-Melbourne United Church.Please note: a mask is obligatory, your vaccination passport will be asked for, physical distancing will be observed, and only limited numbers will be allowed in at any one time.ONLINE WORKSHOPS Mental Health Estrie invites you to attend our free virtual workshops which are open to all and presented in English.The theme this November is \u201cEffective Communication\u201d.On Wednesday, November 10, we will host Rachelle Doucet (Director of Workshops and Training at Vent Over Tea) as she teaches \u201cActive Listening Skills\u201d from 6:30 p.m.to 8 p.m.on Zoom.On Wednesday, November 24, we will host Mélanie Hughes as she presents \u201cCon?ict Resolution for Interpersonal Relationships\u201d from 6:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.on Zoom.For more information, or to register, please visit our Facebook or Instagram pages, email outreach@ mentalhealthestrie.com, or call (819) 565-2388.Needing space from brother Dear Annie THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 Dear Annie: I need help, but I\u2019m so lost on what to do.Please help with some advice.I\u2019m 52 years old and so broken.My mom passed away on Sept.14, 2019, at home.I\u2019ve had to live with my brother \u201cEd\u201d ever since.Or, should I say, he has had to live with me.I love him, but he can be such a challenge.Life is all about him.He sees a counselor weekly; he is a recovering alcoholic and drug abuser; he is bipolar and high - I mean (SET ITAL) high(END ITAL) - anxiety and needs complete hip surgery.I am his caregiver, and I\u2019m really not happy.Everything I do seems to be for him.He is going back to drinking after 170 days of sobriety and smoking again after three weeks of quitting.It never ends.He stands and mumbles where I can hear him carry on, usually about me.Ed is very self-centered and spiteful, but he is my brother.I don\u2019t want to just abandon him, but I need a life.I don\u2019t know where to turn.He only gets $794 per month Social Security, not enough to maintain his own place.I\u2019ve been single since my youngest was 4 years old.She is 26 now.I would like to ?nd my special someone to spend my life with.What should I do?- Overwhelmed and Unsure Dear Overwhelmed: I\u2019m so sorry for the loss of your mother.I\u2019m sure you still miss her every day.You have given everything to your brother, and it\u2019s time that he takes some responsibility for himself.Even though he\u2019s carrying a large load, there is no reason he can\u2019t accept some part-time work to supplement his Social Security and get a place of his own.It\u2019s great that he is in therapy, but he should also look into Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous for additional support in his battle with addiction.As for your own well-being, reach out to your local Al-Anon chapter to meet others going through similar situations with their loved ones.Remember that creating distance between you and your brother is not an abandonment; it\u2019s a boundary.You can only give someone else a tow if your own tank is full.If you\u2019re running on empty.well, then you\u2019ll both get stuck in the mud.Take a deep breath and write down a list of things you\u2019re grateful for.Often, when our lives feel like they\u2019re spiraling out of control, we become so overwhelmed that we feel helpless.This exercise will help put things in perspective.Dear Annie: I am afraid you missed the boat on your answer to Worried in Wyoming.I am a lawyer, and I can assure you that the risk of her husband keeping virtually all of the assets in a noncommunity property state is real.If she is concerned about the other woman, I suspect she at least has some reason for concern.Something that isn\u2019t a threat while it\u2019s at a safe distance can become serious quickly if that distance is removed.After all, there\u2019s only so much that can happen over the phone.I agree that she shouldn\u2019t go on the attack, but moving to another state should always be a joint decision.If she doesn\u2019t want to move, her husband should be willing to discuss it.How about staying put and arranging frequent visits?If the husband doesn\u2019t listen to her and insists on the move, then before she even considers relocating, she should ?nd a good divorce lawyer immediately.- A Lawyer\u2019s Perspective Dear Lawyer\u2019s Perspective: Thank you for offering your professional advice.Sometimes, what appears to be an irrational fear may very well be a gut instinct.If Worried in Wyoming feels like this plan will harm her, her relationship or her assets, she should indeed take action.\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.PUMPKIN CARVING PHOTO CONTEST Are you a master pumpkin carver?The Record would like to see your Halloween pumpkins.Send us a selfie holding your pumpkin for a chance to win a prize.The contest is open to all ages.The winner will be chosen by our esteemed panel of pumpkin judges based on a combination of skill, creativity and overall spookiness.Send your pumpkin selfies to classad@sherbrookerecord.com before noon on Thursday, October 28.The photos will be published in the paper on October 29.Last year\u2019s winner Mackenzie Jones-Leggat 1 lucky participant will win a $25 gift certificate to Brome Lake Books 45 Lakeside, Knowlton Tel.450-242-2242 Email: bromelakebooks@gmail.com 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, October 21, 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, October 21, 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 100 Job Opportunities URGENT CARRIER NEEDED in Lennoxville The Record is looking for a carrier in Lennoxville to start on October 29, 2021 for the following streets: Around 35 customers If interested, please contact our offices by phone at 819- 569-9528 or email at billing@sherbrookerecord.com \u2022 Boright \u2022 Clough \u2022 Downs \u2022 Lloyd \u2022 Mount \u2022 Robert-Peel \u2022 Spring - Garden \u2022 Summer \u2022 Vaudry \u2022 William - Paige 440 Miscellaneous What: MEET YOUR CANDIDATES for November 7th Election.Who: Mayor (Beaudin, Fortin, Lussier, Tétreault), President (Charron, Collins, Duguay), Fair- view (Boulanger, Linette-Gélinas), Uplands (di Mam- bro, Garfat).When: 2 p.m.to 4 p.m, Saturday, October 23.Where: Square- Queen (if rain - Hope Community Church, 102 Queen).Questions: 819-238- 9333/www.lennox- ville.org 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.819-837-2680.240 Fruits&Vegetables MACDONALD\u2019S FARM.Open Saturday from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Good selection of squash, pie pump-kins, also garlic, fresh carrots, beets and other produce.696 MacDonald Road.819-820-8494.PHOTO OF YOUNG CANADIAN SOLDIER Name: Hometown: Age when enlisted: Regiment: Served: A few words about him: If your business or organization would like to recognize veterans in the special section, please contact one of our sales representatives at 819-569-9525 Join in saying thank you to our veterans They were sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, friends and neighbours.They were a new generation of teachers, doctors, lawyers, farmers and businessmen who set aside their hopes and dreams to fight for our freedom.The Record would like you to join us in paying tribute to the many Townshippers who served their country in time of war.Send a photo of a veteran(s) in your family at the age they were at the time they served and a brief description, to allow Townshippers to say a collective thank you.The Record will publish a special section November 4 on Townshippers\u2019 contribution to the war effort.Send photos before October 29 to classad@sherbrookerecord.com (NC) With the change in season, it\u2019s time to tackle your home maintenance checklist.From safety precautions to appliance upkeep, here are tips to help you breeze into fall.Use a clean furnace ?lter.Dirty ?lters mean your furnace has to work harder.Regularly changing them in your central air and heating system can signi?cantly improve your appliances\u2019 ef?ciency and longevity, while easing the pressure on your wallet.In most homes, ?lters should be changed monthly throughout the heating season.To make sure it\u2019s working properly, have your furnace serviced by a professional.Test for radon.Radon is an invisible, odourless gas that can seep from the soil through cracks in the foundation.After smoking, radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer, according to Statistics Canada.A simple DIY test kit can be purchased from most hardware stores to determine if you have a safe radon level in your home.Check your alarms.The Canadian National Fire Information Database reports that 80 per cent of ?re deaths occur in homes without working smoke alarms, often due to missing batteries or expired alarms.Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms should be installed on every level and every bedroom, with the batteries replaced at least every six months.Make maintenance easier with 10-year battery alarms from First Alert, and eliminate battery replacements and low-bat- tery chirps for a decade.Remove leaves from gutters.Accumulated leaves can cause water from snow melt and ice to pool, and the extra weight can lead to roof sagging or damage.So be sure to bring out the ladder and clear those gutters of leaves and debris before wintry weather.Easy home updates to help you chill out this fall 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, October 21, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Your Birthday THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 Pay attention to detail, size up situations and don\u2019t vacillate.It\u2019s up to you to make decisions that will improve your life and relationships with others.Put more thought and energy into activities that will bene?t you mentally, emotionally and physically.Striving to be your best will improve your status quo.Don\u2019t mix emotions with ?nancial or professional matters.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Take care of pressing matters personally.If you depend on others, you will be disappointed.Physical ?tness will help you project con?dence.Hold your head high and strut your stuff.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - A change of plans will leave you in limbo.Don\u2019t lament over something you cannot change; pick up the pieces and proceed to do what you do best.Put your plans in motion.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - When in doubt, stop and think about what you are doing.Put your energy into your responsibilities and do the best job possible.Discipline and hard work will be crucial.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Examine what you want to accomplish, then push ahead.Letting someone disrupt your plans or momentum will lead to defeat.Outsmart anyone who tries to upset you.You must keep a level head.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Don\u2019t let your emotions take charge.Concentrate on what you want to achieve, and don\u2019t stop until you reach your goal.Opportunity and ?nancial gain are within reach.Stick to your plan.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - A change to how you earn your living will push you in a new direction.Someone close to you will offer insight into options you may not have considered.Present what you have to offer with pizazz.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Spending time with a loved one will lift your spirits.Taking a day trip or attending a gathering will offer a different perspective of life, love and what\u2019s possible.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Emotional stubbornness will not help you get ahead.Take care of responsibilities, live up to promises and trust only those who have always been there for you.Stick to the basics.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - There will be an undercurrent of misinformation that can affect your reputation.Be honest, or someone will question you until you tell the truth.Be intelligent, disciplined and precise.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - You\u2019ll get the help you need, but it will come at a cost.Try to handle things on your own.Stick close to home, and you\u2019ll avoid a social situation that makes you uncomfortable.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - You\u2019ll get an emotional jolt from a critic.Consider what\u2019s said and whether it\u2019s constructive and can help you improve.Aim to be your best instead of letting anger call the shots.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - An experience you encounter will help you recognize whom you can trust.Embrace a change that promises awareness, answers and a chance to make your life better.Budget wisely.THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 The robots can short-circuit By Phillip Alder Hunter S.Thompson, a writer who founded the gonzo journalism movement, said, \u201cWhen the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.\u201d In today\u2019s deal, a robot made a weird play that would not have been duplicated by any human.How should the play go in three no-trump after West leads the heart king?North, knowing they could have 26 combined points, invited game.He had to go via Stayman because an immediate two-no-trump response would have been a minor-suit transfer.If North had had four spades, he would have rebid two spades, natural and game-invita- tional but nonforcing.West\u2019s hearts were so strong that he did not worry about South\u2019s rebid, but he was pleased to see the 10 on the board.South had only four top tricks.He needed luck.To start, declarer held up his heart ace until the third round, East discarding a club.A spade to the jack was followed by a diamond to the 10.When that held, South continued with the spade king.West took the trick and cashed his heart nine: spade eight, club four, heart four.West shifted to the club 10, dummy\u2019s jack winning the trick.Now declarer played a club to his king and a club to the ace; then he led the diamond queen.When East played low, South put up his ace and went down in his contract.Why didn\u2019t declarer ?nesse again in diamonds?I have no idea! If West had the diamond king, he would have won trick ?ve to guarantee the defeat of the contract.The robot should not turn pro! 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 October 2021 A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO Seniors Travel Health Safety Retirement 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, October 21, 2021 SENIORS newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Looking forward to cleaning your family monument! \u201cWhat a pleasure to be able to read your parents\u2019 names again.\u201d LEWIS DOWNEY Cleaning of family monuments in the cemetery.(819) 575-4399 email: hellewdowney@gmail.com NOW HIRING! www.voyageslennoxville.com 1285 Bowen St.S.Sherbrooke (QC) J1G 2H2 François Jutras Operations Coordinator - Owner francois@voyageslennoxville.com Tel.: 819 346-7500 819 791-7507 Fax: 819 791-7505 Titulaire d\u2019un permis du Québec 703085 et Intermédiaire en transport (NC) We all need something to inspire joy these days, whether it\u2019s a fresh hobby or a new tv show.But if you feel like you\u2019ve seen everything on every streaming service, or already mastered bread baking and mask making, it might be time to daydream about your next sun-soaked vacation.Try exploring these less crowded destinations that offer all the attractions of the big names.Whenever you\u2019re ready to travel, these beaches will be waiting for you.Antigua Boasting 365 beaches along its coastline, there\u2019s no shortage of sun and sand to savour in Antigua.From golden lively bays to secluded jade waters, there\u2019s de?nitely one for every taste.If you can break away from beaches such as Dickenson Bay or Jolly Beach, admire attractions like English Harbour, which is the former naval base of Nelson\u2019s Dockyard, and Shirley Heights Lookout.Curaçao Take old-world European charm, dip it in the Caribbean, soak it in the sun and you\u2019ve got Curaçao.Doused in Dutch heritage, its capital is brightly painted in pastel tones.You can visit Willemstad for Curaçao nightlife and culture in?uenced by Indigenous, Spanish, Dutch and Jewish settlers.Find excursions that include diving around coral reef or hiking in Christoffel National Park.Barbados Between beaches for every mood, from totally tranquil to windy and rugged, you\u2019ll ?nd colonial houses, tropical gardens and rolling sugar cane ?elds.Nip into the national dish of cou-cou and ?ying ?sh or cut it to calypso classics.You can settle in the sand, but Bajan culture might keep you on your feet.Nassau The capital of Bahamas, Nassau injects urban ?avour to the country\u2019s easy-going island vibe.On the island of New Providence, it decks the coast with historic structures in sorbet shades, overlooking divine beaches.Upscale resorts line shores seconds away from ?ne-dining bistros and charming seafood shacks.Nassau offers a taste of the tropics, tinged with big-city thrills.If you really can\u2019t wait to go, remember to review health and safety measures that will be in place.Find more information about destinations and current safety measures at aircanadavacations.com.(NC) Immunity is a hot topic on everyone\u2019s radar in today\u2019s COVID landscape.Over time, as restrictions loosen and we begin to once again spend time in public spaces, it\u2019s essential to consider preventative health actions that help improve our immune system.When we think about immune support, vitamins, minerals, and getting adequate rest all come to mind.But there are other protective actions we can take to help ward off illnesses.Get moving with exercise Regular physical activity is considered one of the main components of healthy living.It can also improve your ability to repel viruses.You don\u2019t have to be a marathon runner or body builder to reap the bene?ts.No matter the intensity level, activity is known to stimulate how our bodies cells work together to help keep us healthy.All forms of activity including yoga, walking and stretching contribute to improved immunity.Stay up to date on vaccinations One of the best things you can do for your lifelong immunity is to keep on top of immunizations.As we age, our immune system gradually weakens and becomes less effective at protecting us from disease.That\u2019s why keeping up to date on vaccinations throughout adult life is important to staying healthy.Even if you think you\u2019re up to date, it\u2019s important to check with your healthcare provider as some adults may have missed one or more of their vaccines as a child and need to catch up now.There are also diseases that are more common in adults, even healthy ones, so additional vaccines are needed as we get older.Proper diet and meal planning The food we eat directly correlates to building stronger immunity.The body\u2019s immune response relies on the presence of many micronutrients that we get from food.Be sure to serve colourful foods because the brighter the food, the more nutrition and immune- boosting ingredients they pack \u2014 think beets, carrots and cabbage.Especially in autumn, there are bountiful harvests of whole foods and vegetables to help keep our plates colourful and our immunity high.Learn more about what vaccinations may be right for you at vaccinateforlife.ca.Four wish-list destinations for when you choose to travel again Top tips to boost immunity this fall 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, October 21, 2021 Page 3 SENIORS Mental HealthEstrie Help for families, caregivers, and individuals Information and Referral Services 3355 College, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 0B8 (Borough of Lennoxville) Tel: 819-565-3777 mhe.info@bellnet.ca mentalhealthestrie.com Like us on Facebook for positive coping tools Currently available via phone, email and Facebook 3355 COLLEGE SHERBROOKE, QC J1M 0B8 819 822-3314 www.townshippersfoundation.ca (NC) As we age, many of us realize that we may lose some strength and ?exibility.But staying active and healthy as you get older can prevent this and is easier than you think.All it takes is keeping a few lifestyle and wellness tips in mind: Exercise your body Getting at least 150 minutes of exercise a week including light cardio and muscle- and bone-strengthening activities is recommended and helps maintain your posture and balance.These exercises could include climbing stairs, walking, dancing or simple yoga poses, all of which you can do outdoors or indoors as the weather cools in the fall.Even practicing a few new stretches or balance exercises, such as standing on one foot, can make a difference.Learn something new Research shows that trying your hand at something new helps your brain forge new pathways and keeps your mind and body engaged, which is key to maintaining one\u2019s overall well-being.Consider learning tai chi, which is a gentle way to reduce stress and anxiety while improving ?exibility and balance.Or you can take up a new language to exercise your mind \u2014 there are apps that even turn it into a fun game.Have a backup plan \u201cAccidents can happen to anyone, even to healthy and ?exible people in their ?fties, so it\u2019s important to be prepared and think ahead in the event of a fall or other accident,\u201d says Dr.Samir Sinha, director of health policy research at the National Institute on Ageing.\u201cYet more than 30 per cent of older Canadians report not being prepared to manage medical emergencies when alone.\u201d To help stay safe in an emergency, older Canadians can also use discreet and wearable technology like Telus Health Companion, the ?rst personal emergency response service on Apple Watch in Canada.It offers peace of mind at home or while on-the-go with automatic fall detection and access to 24/7 live emergency support discretely from your wrist.Learn more at telus.com/companionwatch.In Québec, improvements in living conditions, advances in medicine and health care and access to education mean that current generations are living longer and are healthier than previous generations.Increased life expectancy is a major success.Longevity has many advantages, both for individuals and communities.However, perceptions of aging have changed little and many people are still afraid of growing old.Preconceptions about older adults persist and older adults say that they are still ignored, treated like children and victims of prejudice.Changing perceptions Getting old is often associated with an overall decline in health and the development of various forms of limitations.Yet, most people age 65 and older describe their health as good, very good or excellent.Participation in society Many older adults are active in all spheres of society.They put their experience to use for the good of all and include: \u2022 volunteers; \u2022 elected of?cials; \u2022 consumers; \u2022 workers; \u2022 donors; \u2022 voters; \u2022 family caregivers; \u2022 mentors; \u2022 students; \u2022 musicians; \u2022 authors.Older adults must be given an opportunity to keep or take their place in society.Their citizen and social participation, be it volunteer or paid, contributes to the vitality of communities and needs to be encouraged and supported.Effects of the social inclusion of older adults Social inclusion gives older adults a sense of purpose, of accomplishment and of belonging to the community.It allows older adults to stay active and to continue to contribute to the development of society based on their needs, preferences and abilities.Social participation fosters ties that prevent isolation.Impact of stereotypes and prejudice Stereotypes and prejudice such as ageism can lead to discriminatory practices that devalue older adults\u2019 experience and expertise.Due to a lack of social recognition, older adults may turn inward, feel fragile and useless and have low self-esteem.These phenomena lead to isolation and withdrawal from all forms of involvement in society.It is important to take action, in particular by recognizing the value of older adults and their contribution to society.(Source: www.quebec.ca) Boost happiness and well-being in your golden years Social inclusion of older adults The Service québécois de changement d\u2019adresse (SQCA) allows you to notify 7 government departments and agencies of your change of address in a single step: Commission des normes, de l\u2019équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail Élections Québec Ministère du Travail, de l\u2019Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale Régie de l\u2019assurance maladie du Québec Retraite Québec Revenu Québec Société de l\u2019assurance automobile du Québec quebec.ca/moving Moving?PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER 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Stay ac t iv e , vo lunt e e r ! We need your help so that they can benefit from as many of the following resources as possible: i 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, October 21, 2021 Page 5 SENIORS (NC) While many travel plans were put on hold due to pandemic safety precautions, now is the perfect time for captivating escapes and activities to enjoy in our own backyard of Canada.Canadian getaways cater to every craving, from scenic road trips to outdoor adventures and sophisticated city breaks.Here are some ideas to get you started.Victoria Take a walking tour of British Columbia\u2019s capital, which occupies a charming corner of Vancouver Island, complete with calming harbour vistas and neighbouring natural attractions.Victoria ?aunts sprawling gardens and Edwardian estates, balanced by a proud First Nations culture and a modern, bohemian arts scene.The city\u2019s perpetually pleasant climate makes it an ideal spot for outdoor exploits by land or by sea.Banff A scenic spirit sweeps through the town of Banff, located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park.Picture stepping into a postcard from Canada.Evergreen forests cling to commanding mountains, with surrounding lakes dyed emerald by glaciers.Alpine meadows neighbour limestone canyons and mineral hot springs for natural beauty and adventure.Explore it all with self-guided or small group hiking tours.Quebec City One of North America\u2019s ?rst settlements, this city makes past and present collide\u2014from its old forti?ed walls to the trendy haunts of downtown districts.Proudly French Canadian and festive from summer to winter, nature lovers, history buffs and lively locals can converge on the oldest streets of Canada.The quaint streets and laid-back culture make this city perfect for cycling around.Niagara Falls Nothing prepares you for Niagara Falls.From the Canadian side, witness gushing water pouring over a horseshoe-shaped crest to hit the river bottom below.You can venture through the mist by boat or follow tunnels carved into bedrock to stand behind the falls.Once on dry land, explore the nearby village and its surrounding wineries and breweries.Îles-de-la-Madeleine Îles-de-la-Madeleine (or Magdalen Islands) is a set of serene islands ?oating in the Gulf of St.Lawrence.Winter morphs the archipelago into a postcard-perfect picture of Canadian wildlife, hosting harp seals and their pups on snowy shores.Summer shines on the isles\u2019 red, cliff-ringed beaches and windswept, pastoral landscapes.Enjoy a warm welcome year round, the Maelinots (locals) serenade you with traditional island tunes.If you\u2019re not so close to these destinations, the tourism industry has been developing appropriate health and safety protocols whether it\u2019s a ski hill, ?ight or hotel stay you\u2019re after.If you\u2019re looking for a quick getaway or a longer stay, Air Canada Vacations has many ?ight and hotel packages with inclusions that let you bundle and save.Find more information at aircanadavacations.com.Must-see destinations in Canada that you can get to now 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, October 21, 2021 SENIORS newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Residences funeraries Funeral Homes a quality presence in the region TTh e Tradition of Cas Funeral H omes, \u2022 Local people to take care of local families \u2022 A courteous service in English or in French \u2022 Funeral homes near you in many municipalities 819-564-1750 | www.casshomes.ca Lennoxville, Sawyerville, Cookshi e, Richmond Rock Forest, Windsor, Stanstead, Ayer s Cliff Serving the community for over 100 years and still counting! Anyone who has contributed suf?ciently to the Québec Pension Plan can receive basic ?nancial protection upon retirement.The amount of the retirement pension depends on the age at which the person decides to begin receiving their pension, the number of years the person contributed to the Plan and the employment earnings on which the person contributed.As of 60 years of age, a person can receive a retirement pension under the Québec Pension Plan and continue to work full time or part time.The amount of the pension is reduced if payment begins before age 65 and is increased if payment begins after the person\u2019s 65th birthday.Target group Anyone who is 60 years of age or older and has contributed to the Plan for at least one year.What to do To apply for a retirement pension under the Québec Pension Plan, use Retraite Québec\u2019s online service or complete the Application for a Retirement Pension under the Québec Pension Plan form, which is available on the Retraite Québec website.If you receive a disability pension, you do not need to apply for a retirement pension.Your disability pension will automatically be replaced with a retirement pension as soon as you turn 65.When It is recommended that you apply for your retirement pension one to three months before the date on which you wish to start receiving your payments.However, you cannot apply more than 12 months in advance.Who to contact For more information, call Retraite Québec at one of the following numbers: Québec region: 418-643-5185 Montréal region: 514-873-2433 Elsewhere in Québec: 1-800-463-5185 (toll free) To use the online service or to ?nd out more about the retirement pension under the Québec Pension Plan, visit the Retraite Québec website at www.retraitequebec.gouv.qc.ca (Source: quebec.ca) When you turn 65, you are automatically registered with the public plan.No action is necessary.However, if you are also eligible for a private plan, you have a choice to make.Choice of insurers if you are eligible for a private plan upon turning 65 Insurers provide 2 types of coverage: basic coverage (equal to the coverage afforded under the public plan) and supplemental coverage (which supplements the public plan coverage).If you have access to a private plan providing basic coverage, you have to choose the type of insurance you wish to have.Before reaching a decision, ?nd out what options your private insurer provides and the cost of these options.Depending on what your private insurer offers, you may decide to be insured: \u2022 by the public plan only \u2022 by the private plan only, if it provides at least basic coverage \u2022 by the public plan (basic coverage) and a private plan (supplemental coverage) Under certain insurance contracts, the decision to give up private plan coverage is irrevocable, meaning that you cannot change your mind later.To ?nd out more, get in touch with your private insurer.Joining the public plan only You don\u2019t have to contact us in order to join the public plan; you will be automatically registered when you turn 65.You will be paying the annual premium when you ?le your income tax return.By completing Schedule K of your tax return, you will know the amount of the annual premium corresponding to your situation.Joining a private plan only Before joining a private plan only, make sure that it provides coverage at least equal to public plan coverage.In your tax return, you will have to indicate that you have been covered during the entire year under a private plan.In this case, you will not have to pay the public plan premium.Important information Contact us before you turn 65 Let us know before you turn 65 that you are retaining your private insurance.This will avoid you being automatically registered with the public plan.Joining the public plan and private plan Usually, the private plan premium increases when you turn 65 if you continue being insured under this plan.Because of this, many people decide to join the public plan for basic coverage.Some will add the supplemental coverage provided by a private insurer.Should you decide upon this combination, you have will have to pay the annual public plan premium just as a person registered with the public plan only.This is because you bene?t from the same services covered by this plan.Important information Supplemental coverage Supplemental coverage does not replace the basic coverage of the public plan.It only supplements it by paying, for instance, the cost of prescription drugs not covered or the portion of the cost not reimbursed under the public plan.(Source: www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca) Retirement pension under the Québec Pension PlanRetraite Québec Turning 65 A power of attorney, also called a \u201cmandate,\u201d is a contract by which one person (the mandator) designates another person (the mandatary) to represent them and act on their behalf in the performance of speci?c legal acts.A person who gives the power of attorney must be able to manage their property themselves.A power of attorney authorizes the person who accepts the mandate to carry out everyday administrative tasks, such as paying bills, on behalf of the person who gives it.It can also authorize more important tasks, such as signing a lease for a dwelling or selling a house or car.The mandate can be given orally or in writing.In some cases, a written document is necessary.Target group Anyone who wishes to be represented in the performance of legal acts.What to do The mandate should contain the following information: \u2022 The name of the mandator (the person giving the power of attorney) \u2022 The name of the mandatary or mandataries (the person or persons who accept the power of attorney) \u2022 A description of the responsibility entrusted to the mandatary or mandataries \u2022 The signature of the mandator \u2022 The date it was signed You do not need witnesses and you are not required to ?le the power of attorney with a notary.The mandatary does not need to be present when the document is drawn up, but they must have accepted the mandate.Who to contact For more information about powers of attorney, call the Centre de communications avec la clientèle of the Ministère de la Justice at one of the following numbers: Québec region: 418-643-5140 Elsewhere in Québec: 1-866-536- 5140 (toll free) You can also visit the Ministère\u2019s website at www.justice.gouv.qc.ca.(Source: quebec.ca) Power of attorney- Ministère de la Justice 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, October 21, 2021 Page 7 SENIORS (NC) The third-leading cause of death in Canada is due to stroke.It is also a major cause of disability.A stroke is a condition that occurs when there is a disruption of blood ?ow to the brain.This disruption can cause severe damage to brain tissue, which could potentially result in damage to the part of the brain that controls certain muscles in the body.This can cause muscles to become tight or stiff, which is known as post-stroke spasticity.Research shows that 30 per cent of all stroke survivors will develop spasticity.Spasticity can range in severity, and depending on which muscles have been affected, it can manifest in ways that make it dif?cult to do even the easiest of everyday tasks, like brushing your teeth, walking or just trying to stand up.Often, survivors will experience at least one of the following symptoms: \u2022 Inability to straighten limbs (arms, hands, feet, etc.) \u2022 Muscle stiffness \u2022 Abnormal postures \u2022 Uncontrollable spasms and muscle re?exes When it comes to strokes, time is truly of the essence.The quicker patients can receive the critical care they need, the greater likelihood of survival and a positive recovery.If you\u2019re experiencing spasticity symptoms after a stroke, it\u2019s important to talk to your doctor.Reports show that symptoms of spasticity can worsen over time, as studies show that more than 25 per cent of stroke survivors develop spasticity symptoms six weeks after having had a stroke.Learn more about spasticity and resources available to those living with the condition at beyondstroke.ca.Life after a stroke: The physical challenges patients may face (NC) What do Kathleen Turner and Patrick Stewart have in common?Aside from being proli?c actors, the two also have arthritis.\u201cFor many, arthritis is an invisible disease, but the pain is very real for the famous and not-so-famous people who live with it every day,\u201d says Trish Barbato, president and CEO of the Arthritis Society.In Canada, the condition impacts six million people, and that number is expected to grow to nine million by 2040.Arthritis is a collection of more than 100 diseases that can be divided into two types \u2013 in?ammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis.With the condition affecting one in ?ve, chances are if you don\u2019t have it yourself, you know someone who does.And it\u2019s important for everyone to feel supported, as research shows that people living with chronic pain who feel support in their lives have: · lower pain intensity, · less depression and anxiety, · better ways of dealing with pain, and · overall better quality of life.The best way to support people living with arthritis is take their pain and condition seriously.Learn more at arthritis.ca Arthritis is on the rise in Canada \u2014 are you at risk?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, October 21, 2021 SENIORS newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record RÉSIDENCE · HOME CENTRE D\u2019HÉBERGEMENT ET DE SOINS DE LONGUE DURÉE WALES INC.Recognized by the Government as the irst seniors\u2019 residence in the province of Quebec, the Résidence Wales Home is a private, not?for?proit organization founded in 1921 that provides a continuum of care for up to 200 seniors who range from being completely independent to those requiring long?term care.The Wales Home now operates a senior\u2019s home (RPA \u2013 from apartments for fully autonomous seniors to rooms for seniors requiring minimal care and services), an Intermediate care unit (RI) for seniors with beginning stages of dementia, and a long?term care unit (CHSLD).The Wales Home is currently renovating Shaw and Manning rooms (irst and second loor) to increase their original size, including private, adapted washrooms.These modernized rooms have new loor inishes, lighting, and triple?glazed windows for improved temperature control and energy eficiency and will be connected to geo?thermal for heat and cooling.Each of the loors is equipped with a beautiful solarium overlooking the St?Francis River, a relaxing spa?like bathing facility, a nursing station, and all meals are served in our beautiful dining room.Residents beneit from the presence of an experienced nursing care staff 24/7.The Wales home recently signed a contract with the CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie?CHUS for an intermediate care unit (RI) offering seniors with dementia a safe and homelike living environment.Our Central Unit is equipped with 12 fully renovated private rooms with private, adapted washrooms, a spa?like bathing facility, and cozy living and dining room area.This unit is government?funded, and admissions are iled through the CIUSSS.The CHSLD Wales offers long?term care to 96 seniors and is also funded by the government.A long?term contract with the CIUSSS allows for seniors to access excellent care at government subsidized rates.All admissions are iled through the CIUSSSS de l\u2019Estrie?CHUS.In 2021, the Wales Home celebrates one hundred years of existence providing unparalleled healthcare services to seniors.The residents can decorate their rooms according to personal taste.Bathing accommodations for your assisted bath with a trained caregiver.Relax and enjoy the view from the solarium overlooking the St-Francis River Brendalee Piironen Executive Director 819-826-3266 ext.247 bpiironen@waleshome.ca For general information Email: info@waleshome.ca Phone: 819-826-3266 extension 0 Toll-free: 877-826-3266 www.waleshome.ca Call today! 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