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ETSB unites THE Townships in music for the Trivia: 7th year Mills & Mill Towns Page 5 T HE VOICE OF THE E ASTERN T OWNSHIPS SINCE 1897 Page 7 WEEKEND EDITION 95 cents + taxes PM#0040007682 Friday, March 31, 2017 “Now we have Research week closing reception at BU a robot” – CHUS Foundation gives a $6 million surgical gift
By Gordon Lambie
hanks to a $6 million contribution from the CHUS Foundation, surgi- Tcal patients at the CIUSSS de L’Estrie-CHUS are now benefitting from the abilities of a highly precise medical robot. The Vinci Xi surgical robot has been in use for surgeries relating to uruology, otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat specialization) and gy- MATTHEW MCCULLY necology since March 9th of this year. By Matthew McCully vice-principal academic Miles Turnbull ciology department at BU, gave a speech “The robot is more than a new tech- presented three awards in the field of about Dr. Coulter before the award pre- nology; it is part of a complete transfor- ishop’s University students and research, and also announced the win- sentation. mation of the surgical era,” said Dr. faculty gathered in the Centennial ners of the student poster competition. “I was asked to be brief. There is Stéphane Tremblay, associate director BTheatre lobby at noon on Thursday Among the awards presented was a nothing brief about Gerry and his con- general of the physical health program, to close out the school’s 12th edition of special research and creativity award, tributions to the university,” Gosselin at the presentation of the new tool on research week. given posthumously to Dr. Gerry Coul- said. Thursday. “Over the last ten or fifteen The annual event highlights research ter Professor of Sociology, who passed During his career, Gosselin estimated years we received the designation to con- and activities conducted by faculty away months ago. that Dr. Coulter had over 160 works duct surgery with a gamma knife, we members and students throughout the Coulter’s wife, Dr. Mary Ellen Don- published in various academic journals. CONT’DONPAGE4 year. nan, accepted the award on his behalf. During the closing reception, BU Dr. Cheryl Gosselin, Chair of the so- Résidence du Private seniors residence Manoir x Dependent seniors Gale x Alzheimer disease 265 Compton Est Waterville, J0B 3H0 April 2017: 819 - 5 74 - 3117 residencedumanoirgale.com 1 room available Page 2 Friday, March 31, 2017 [email protected] The Record
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Under the theme "Fasten all the time", the 10th Edition of the campaign aims to remind citizens of the importance of buckling seat belts for all occu- LOCAL NEWS pants of a vehicle, at all times. SQ’s Commandant’s Brunch fundraiser for cancer patients Record Staff in the two Mikes restaurants in Sher- During this event, a meal will be of- coise du cancer, with locations in Mon- brooke. fered to by the six participating restau- treal, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières and herbrooke Employees of the Sûreté Commandant’s Brunches are also rants in exchange for a donation, all of Gatineau, hosts victims of cancer for the du Québec de l’Estrie / Center-du- being held at the same time in the MRC which will be donated to the Quebec duration of their treatment. To learn SQuébec region are proud to join the du Granit, Coaticook, and Arthabaska. In Cancer Foundation’s Centre régional et more, visit the website at: Quebec Cancer Foundation in hosting addition, this year, the Bromont Police Hôtellerie de l’Estrie . https://fqc.qc.ca/pres-de-chez-vous/estrie/. the 7th edition of the Commandant’s Service joins the event with the creation Since its creation, the annual event, Brunch fundraiser, to be held on Mon- of the Bromont Police Service Comman- has raised $74,850. day, April 3, between 6:30 and 11:00 am dant’s Brunch. Les Hôtelleries de la Fondation québé- Provincial Seat Belt awareness campaign begins today Record Staff vehicles were attached, many deaths and through a new awareness campaign, those who are not complying with the SHERBROOKE serious injuries would be prevented an- that buckling up- is a simple action that law, the Highway Safety Code is clear: it nually. can save lives. The campaign includes is compulsory to wear a seat belt, on olice forces across Quebec, in col- The effectiveness of seat belts is re- posters placed in sports bars and restau- pain of being fined from $80 to $100 and laboration with the Société de l'as- flected in statistics rants throughout Québec, a banner on 3 demerit points on one’s driving record. Psurance automobile du Québec ♣ From 2011 to 2015, an average of 70 networks and outreach websites, social This province-wide campaign was (SAAQ), will be holding several sched- people killed and 170 people seriously in- media publications, and an electrostatic begun on an initiative stemming from uled operations across the province from jured in an accident were not wearing sticker for cars. For more information on a partnership among by the Association March 31 to April 6 as part of the their seat belts each year; seat belts and the awareness campaign, of Quebec Police Directors, the Sûreté du province-wide concerted Ceinture 2017 ♣ Year after year, approximately 30 visit the SAAQ website at Québec, the Montréal Police Depart- operation per cent of passenger vehicle drivers and https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/securite- ment, municipal police forces, and the Under the theme "Fasten all the time", passengers who died in a collision were routiere/comportements/ceinture-de-se- SAAQ. To follow the Web awareness cam- the 10th Edition of the campaign aims not wearing seatbelts; curite/. paign, the public is invited to subscribe to remind citizens of the importance of ♣ Men aged 25-49 are significantly The campaign will also feature inter- to the Sûreté du Québec's Twitter and buckling seat belts for all occupants of a over-represented in fatal accidents in- ventions throughout the territory. Pa- Facebook accounts, as well as those of vehicle, at all times. volving the no-wearing of seat belts. trollers and traffic controllers will municipal police forces and the Société Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of Awareness campaign intensify their interceptions and will pay d'assurance automobile du Québec. being killed or seriously injured in an ac- Each year, the SAAQ takes advantage particular attention to the non-wearing cident by half. Thus, if all occupants of of this campaign to remind people, of seat belts during these operations. For 30 months for Danville grow-op involvement Record Staff session of marijuana plants for the pur- The raid also resulted in the seizure thouse, where he also pleaded guilty to SHERBROOKE pose of trafficking. of 100 lamps used in the production of stealing electricity, Kien Ching Lee was hiding in a Craig cannabis, 600 grams of cannabis buds, Lee, who has been detained since his man found at the site of a large Rd farm building when officers from the and equipment used for processing arrest, will serve six months less a day cannabis grow-op in a Danville Sûreté du Québec raided the place in No- hashish. after-24 months of pre-trial detention Abarn in 2015, has been sentenced vember 2015 and found seven cannabis Lee, who needed a translator, admit- was deducted from his 30-month sen- to 30 months in prison after pleading production rooms set up inside contain- ted his guilt before Quebec Court Justice tence. guilty to charges of production and pos- ing 1,330 plants. Paul Chevalier c at the Sherbrooke Cour- Mont Bellevue ski and Howardene skating pond closed for the season
Record Staff at Howard’s Park. too early to assess the season's atten- The wild temperature swings of the SHERBROOKE The City is expressing gratitude to the dance, but it is clear that the public ap- last few weeks have allowed skiers to public for its loyalty during the past sea- preciates the facilities offered by the City benefit from an extra two weeks skiing he City of Sherbrooke has officially son, which was marked both by the in- of Sherbrooke for the practice of winter over than last year. put an end to the ski season at auguration of the skating rink and sports," says Vincent Boutin, chairman TMont Bellevue and the skating sea- Claude Adam's last season in the man- of the City’s Sport and outdoor activities son at the Bleu Blanc Bouge skating rink agement of the ski centre facilities. "It is committee. Page 4 Friday, March 31, 2017 [email protected] The Record Health and Social Service groups slam Quebec budget Record Staff stantly increasing with the austerity of when we are constantly seeking fund- cause certainly does not justify being un- SHERBROOKE recent years. The government is increas- ing? How can we not exhaust ourselves derpaid," Cyr says. ingly ignoring its responsibilities on the when working in precarious conditions The group considers it essential to he Regroupement des organiza- backs of agencies, particularly to the to support all those who knock on the maintain a quality social safety net that tions communautaires (ROC) of the detriment of the people who work there. doors of organizations?" asks ROC Direc- is accessible to all. This would undoubt- TEastern Townships is exasperated at In a communiqué issued Tuesday, the tor Claudelle Cyr. edly result from a financial upgrading of not seeing any real measure in the Estrie ROC strongly reiterates that it is In the Estrie, 64 per cent of workers in the community health and social ser- Leitao budget to improve the precarious high time that community health and the health and social services commu- vices organizations and the recognition, situation of health and social services social services organizations receive fi- nity do not have any social protection, at its true value, of the work they do. community organizations. The an- nancial support commensurate with the and do not benefit from group insur- Otherwise, we will have to fight poverty nouncement of the injection of $10 mil- expertise, achievements and critical role ance. Their average salary is about in a setting that is working to eliminate lion this year is far from the $355 they play in daily life. The underfunding $30,400 per year. For the directorates, it it in the community. million asked for by these already ex- experienced by these organizations in is somewhat higher than $40,000. "This The ROC de l’Estrie brings together hausted Quebec organizations. This the Estrie for far too many years is bla- is all the more deplorable because they more than 100 independent health and means that these organizations will tant and imposes very difficult working are qualified, qualified and competent social services community action groups have even more difficulty meeting the conditions. "How can we help people people! The passion for work and the in the Estrie region. needs of the population, which are con- Tourisme Cantons de l’Est welcomes budget measures
Record Staff in the regions that will have structuring says: "This is the first time that Québec novative and passionate entrepreneurs,” SHERBROOKE effects in terms of financial spin-offs and has identified agro-tourism and Patenaude adds. ”They can now count on job creation. It is now time for investors gourmet tourism as priority sectors for winning conditions to quickly launch ourisme Cantons-de-l'Est is ap- and entrepreneurs to seize the opportu- investment. Our region is extremely well projects that will generate collective plauding the massive government nity and propose promising projects for positioned in these sectors and our data wealth for our communities. Our region Tinvestment of $286 million in our communities. confirm that visitors are looking for this is one of the most popular destinations tourism, announced in the Québec bud- Over the next five years, government type of tourist offering. The announced for tourists. We are already distin- get, in addition to the $70 million an- will invest $126 million for a leverage investments will allow us to consolidate guished by our nature-adventure, cul- nounced at the beginning of the week. program for major tourism projects, $35 our position as a leader in this field and tural, and gourmet experiences, our "After years of appealing to our deci- million in support of festivals and will certainly attract even more visitors events and festivals, and our four ski re- sion makers, the tourism industry has fi- events, $100 million to SEPAQ to develop each year. sorts, all of which are major economic nally been recognized as a strategic winter tourism and nature-adventure. Also noteworthy are measures to pro- engines for our region ... The announced engine of economic development for the Specific measures announced in the vide more enforcement of the law on il- investments will consolidate our attrac- regions of Quebec,” says Tourisme Can- budget include those to diversify the f legal tourist lodging through a tiveness and help our entrepreneurs, tons de l’Est Chair Jean-Michel Ryan. gourmet tourism offering and agro- partnership between the Ministry of municipalities and more broadly all the “The announced investments will make tourism. As Tourisme Canton’s de l’Est Tourism and Revenu Québec. communities of the Eastern Townships it possible to rapidly carry out projects Director-General Francine Patenaude "The Eastern Townships is full of in- prosper. Career “Now we have a robot” CONT’DFROMPAGE1 penny. “The robot is an extension of our eyes and our had the chance to take on challenges via en- hands,” Richard said. “Thanks to this new technol- dovascular surgery, and now we have a robot. We ogy we can now see the surgical field ten to twelve are truly in the 21st century.” times bigger than before and intervene in more Dr. Patrick Richard talked those present through critical areas with fewer risks and side-effects for BILINGUAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT the use of the new tool, describing it as “magnifi- the patient.” Our claims adjustment firm, Déry Barrette, is seeking a full time cent.” Richard explained that the four-armed robot The funding for the new robot was drawn from bilingual administrative assistant, 35 hours a week. is able to provide the surgical team with a high- the 2010-2015 charity golf tournaments of the Top profile quality, three dimensional view of the surgical field CHUS Foundation. Among other possible uses, the - 3 to 5 years of experience in secretarial with only minimal incision. The tooltips associated robot was acquired as a part of the hospital’s on- Excellent knowledge of written French (grammar) with the robot are small and precise enough to peel going mission to improve interventions related to - Excellent command of written and oral English is an asset a grape or fold a piece of origami the size of a the fight against cancer. - Good computer skills (advanced knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook) - Readiness for learning in-house software programs - Ability to transcribe dictated reports Educational background - Diploma of Collegial Studies in Secretarial (or equivalent) Skills and Attitude at work - Effective management of time and priorities - Recognized for quality of work and rigorousness - Good judgment and good stress management - Professionalism, integrity and sense of ethics - Team spirit If you meet these criteria, send us your resume by email before April 30, 2017. Déry Barrette 1996 Prospect Street, Sherbrooke QC J1J 1K7 [email protected]
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COURTESY The Record [email protected] Friday, March 31, 2017 Page 5 ETSB unites in music for 7th year
By Matthew McCully the spirit of music,” commented Rivette. “Bill Jarand (MVHS) does an amazing The concert will take place April 10 in This year’s festival will feature perfor- job at setting up the auditorium and or- the MVHS auditorium beginning at n April 10, 300 students from 10 mances by students from Knowlton ganizing MC's for the event,” Rivette noon. schools across the Eastern Town- Academy, Sherbrooke, Heroes' Memorial, said. “His band will be accompanying Admission is free and members of the Oships School Board (ETSB) will Butler, Parkview, Sutton, St. Francis, and the final common songs and will per- community are welcome, Rivette said. come together at Massey Vanier High Drummondville Elementary Schools as form a few tunes of their own as well.” “This is an opportunity to bring music School for an afternoon of music. well as Richmond Regional and Massey- When asked if she ever thought the teachers together and show students “I started this event because I felt that Vanier High Schools. United in Music festival would grow into that yes, music is cool and music can in- we needed more music in schools and I Last year the theme was ‘Broadway what it has become, Rivette said, “I spire,” she said. felt very alone as a music teacher,” said Bound.’ hoped it would; that was the goal,” she “For me, music's mission is to inspire Sherbrooke Elementary’s Tracey Rivette. Rivette said this year the ETSB will be said, adding that in its seventh year, people to be better, stronger and kinder “We have seen music programs grow United in Folk music. word is spreading through the commu- as their hearts open up to the beauty of since the first festival seven years ago. SES will perform a medley of Bob nity. young voices and musicians uniting.” For example, Sutton school now has a Dylan songs, according to Rivette. music teacher, Agnes Boisvert, which The choir has been meeting twice a they did not have before,” Rivette told week at lunch hour to practice for the the Record. show. Rivette said the planning for the Rivette said prepping the perfor- event is now done by a festival commit- mance has been a challenge since SES is tee with the help of members Laura Barr, also rehearsing for a musical, Dream- Mathieu Viens, Bill Jarand, Julie Tur- catcher, scheduled to take the stage May cotte, who work on their own time to 18. put the festival together. In addition to the performances from “The caliber of the performers gets the different schools at the festival, Riv- better and better every year and the chil- ette said there will also be a number of dren have a great time showing off their common songs that all the schools will talent and uniting with other schools in perform together.
MATTHEW MCCULLY CRDITED Estrie User’s Committee
DO YOU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS MATTHEW MCCULLY AS USERS OF THE Mansonville man HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES NETWORK? Your rights awarded $728,000 as user: • Be informed on the after violent attack existing services and Record Staff to leave his job as a teacher at the Cégep SHERBROOKE de Sherbrooke because of permanent how to get them. damage affecting his concentration and • Receive appropriate Mansonville man attacked while memory. Together acting as a volunteer for Conserva- Claiming $1.36 million in damages, scientific, human and FOR THE Ation Nature has been awarded fi- the plaintiff ultimately obtained ap- social services, nancial compensation of more than proximately $728,000 to cover loss of USER’S $700,000 from his attacker Pascal Privé. wages, losses in future performance on with continuity and On July 31, 2010, the victim inter- pension funds, and moral injury. Justice in a personalized RIGHTS vened in the Montagnes-Vertes Nature Claude Villeneuve of the Civil Division Reserve to advise a group of people rid- of the Superior Court denied a claim of and safe manner. ing ATVs to leave the trails, where mo- $50,000 for exemplary and punitive torized activity is prohibited. damages since his attacker had already This intervention quickly degenerated served 90 days in prison for the incident. santeestrie.qc.ca into a physical altercation during which Privé, who lives in South Stukely, did the volunteer received a violent punch not appear at the trial to explain him- to the back of his head, resulting in in self. He is also awaiting trial for involve- significant injury, including a traumatic ment in a drug trafficking ring perforation of the eardrum, post-trau- dismantled in 2016 as part of Operation matic stress disorder, and cranio-cere- Muraille. bral trauma (concussion). He was forced Page 6 Friday, March 31, 2017 [email protected] The Record
We have scientific evidence and rational arguments on our side. Let’s use them to EDITORIAL support solutions.
Science Matters Facts and evidence matter in confronting climate crisis By David Suzuki difficult to get a good grasp on many subjects, let alone one as complex and e recently highlighted the massive as global warming. Most people faulty logic of a pseudoscien- don’t have the time or expertise to read Wtific argument against address- through and comprehend the massive ing climate change: the proposition that volumes of peer-reviewed science on phe- because CO2 is necessary for plants, in- nomena such as feedback loops, ocean creasing emissions is good for the planet acidification, extreme weather events, and the life it supports. Those who read, species extinction and sea level rise. write or talk regularly about climate Fortunately, some excellent resources change and ecology are familiar with provide information for people with other anti-environmental arguments varying levels of knowledge and exper- not coated with a scientific sheen. tise. Skepticalscience.com offers a big- A common one is that if you drive a picture approach by examining the car, buy any plastic goods or even type peer-reviewed literature. It’s “Most Used on a computer keyboard your observa- Climate Myths” section describes false tion that we need to reduce fossil fuel claims and lets users click for “basic,” sis. It’s increasingly clear we can’t rely on that has descended on the U.S. is that it use is not valid — no matter how much “intermediate” or “advanced” explana- politicians to get us out of the mess has sparked a growing movement to pro- evidence you present. Like the “CO2 is tions of real evidence. we’ve created. The current U.S. adminis- mote scientific evidence and science- plant food” claim, it’s a poor argument, You can also find accessible science tration is full of people who reject the based solutions. The March for Science, but for different reasons. It’s easy to re- on the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmos- overwhelming evidence for human- taking place in cities throughout the fute the junk science claim with large pheric Administration and National caused climate change. In Canada, our U.S. and beyond on Earth Day, April 22, amounts of available evidence. This Aeronautics and Space Administration government has some good climate poli- is one example. one’s simply a logical fallacy. websites. The American Institute of cies but continues to approve fossil fuel We have scientific evidence and ratio- The statement that gas-fuelled cars Physics offers a comprehensive history of infrastructure projects. nal arguments on our side. Let’s use cause pollution is true whether or not climate science, as well as other informa- Will good information change the them to support solutions. the person making it drives a car, just as tion. views of those who reject environmental David Suzuki is a scientist, broad- a claim that automobile emissions are Media outlets with considerable, protection? It’s hard to know. But for caster, author and co-founder of the harmless is false, regardless of the credible coverage include The Guardian people who care and want to under- David Suzuki Foundation. Written with claimant’s car ownership or driving and National Geographic, and environ- stand, facts are crucial to bringing about contributions from David Suzuki Foun- habits. mentally focused websites such as Grist, much-needed change. dation Senior Editor Ian Hanington. As well as being a faulty assertion, EcoWatch and the National Observer. The silver lining of the irrationality Learn more at www.davidsuzuki.org. pointing out the many uses for fossil Desmog Blog’s timely articles and exten- fuels in an attempt to reject the need to sive database shed light on what’s be- reduce reliance on them is actually an hind concerted efforts to downplay or argument in favour of burning less coal, dismiss the seriousness of climate Letters gas and oil. Fossil fuels are useful for change. Websites for environmental many purposes — from life-saving med- groups like the David Suzuki Founda- ical equipment to computer keyboards — tion, Pembina Institute and others are About the Garden Center... so why extract, transport and burn them also good information sources. Just Cool so rapidly and wastefully? Supplies It!, a book coming out April 22 by Foun- aren’t endless. dation senior editor Ian Hanington and DEAR EDITOR Perhaps some people haven’t thought me explains climate change and focuses things through. 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a) Sawyerville a) Sherbrooke b) Kilborn's Mills b) Magog c) Hyatt's Mills c) Drummondville d) Eastman d) Coaticook 7) The massive stone grist mill 10) Like most of the larger By Matthew Farfan built in this town in the early towns in the region, Sherbrooke Executive Director, Quebec An- 1800s operated until the 1960s. (seen here c.1900) was built glophone 4) The sawmill depicted in this Today it is a private residence. around water power and mills. Heritage Network (QAHN) photo, was situated on the North What town is it? What was Sherbrooke's original Missisquoi River, that is, until name? 1) This village, located in Orford they were swept away in the flood Township and home to a sawmill, of 1927. Name the village! was the scene of a fair amount of logging activity in the late 1800s? What was it called?
a) Sutton a) Mansonville b) Knowlton b) Frelighsburg c) Frelighsburg c) Sutton d) Dunham d) Abercorn 8) The Berthiaume Mill on the a) Saint-Élie-d'Orford 5) The first mills in the Eastern Yamaska survived until the 1950s. b) Deauville Townships were grist or flour Name the town! c) Rock Forest mills, and many of our oldest set- d) Cherry River tlements grew up around these establishments. The mill seen 2) This village, dominated by here harnessed the power of the the Pinacle, developed at the site Southeast Yamaska. What village where the Niger River drains Lake was it? Lyster at its north end. It was here that the Baldwin family built their sawmill. a) Sherbrooke Mills b) Ascot Mills c) Hyatt's Mills d) Hunter's Mills
a) Farnham b) Granby Hyatt) Gilbert (after c 10)
c) Cowansville d) Magog River) Coaticook
9) The powerful stream flowing the was river the (and d 9) a) Farnham through this village gave rise to a a 8)
b) Cowansville number of water-powered mills c) Granby and factories. See here is Pen- c 7)
d) Yamaska man's, a manufacturer of cotton a) Coaticook and woollen underwear. Name Sawyer) Josiah (after a 6)
b) East Hereford 6) A number of villages in the the town! c) Barnston Townships take their names from b 5)
d) Baldwin Mills (could be a the men who built their first trick question; is this too obvi- mills. This town is one of them. a 4)
ous?) Name it! 3) b 3)
3) This photo, taken c.1905, de- picts the mill pond and spillway d 2)
in what picturesque town? 1) d 1) ANSWERS:
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And like Jesus' command to "love your neighbour as yourself," the practice of com- COLUMNIST passion begins with the self. We cannot give what we do not know. One column, four voices Open to the Spirit Today’s word: Compassion
By Revs Mead Baldwin, bigotry, hatred and violence in our major religious traditions. Now whole he watched it. W. Lynn Dillabough, world. Yet a turn toward love requires a towns, cities, businesses and organiza- I cried, too. The duckling was lost Lee Ann Hogle, and truly grassroots movement. At the heart tions identify themselves as compas- through the whole film, while he nar- Carole Martignacco of our lives, compassion is always a sionate communities around the globe. rowly escaped one mishap after another. choice, as daily as bread, up to each of us A different kind of global warming! He was almost buried in a pile of dirt to make it central to our dealings with Imagine a collective evolutionary from a dump-truck, almost run over by ) You've heard it said to understand others. leap, fueled by one person at a time, numerous big machines, almost crushed another, we should try to "walk a That's why I'm so excited about the making the commitment to love our by a pile of lumber. At one point he was mile in their shoes." As one come- 1 small group of us who are studying neighbours and do no harm. The future scooped up with a pile of dirt and dian observed, this metaphor takes you Karen Armstrong's book, Twelve Steps to of our human family depends on our dropped. His frantic cheeping could only so far. It could leave you a mile Compassionate Living. Why 12 steps? She learning to love beyond all differences. barely be heard over the loud roaring of down the road without your own shoes believes that we live in a culture ad- Let's do it! the various machines. This was filmed and feet full of blisters, leaving someone dicted to individualism and ego satisfac- with a real duckling and the distress was else a mile behind you. Both of you tion. Like people in recovery, we must clearly real. I’m not sure what kind of a minus a comfortable fit. work through layers of conditioning to ) When I was a young teenager we sick person would make a film like that Compassion is a bit more complex. learn how to practice love. experienced a family tragedy. My and I doubt it would be allowed today, With Latin roots - "com" meaning with And like Jesus' command to "love your aunt and her two young sons were but there we were, a group of eight or and "passion" or feeling, compassion is 2 neighbour as yourself," the practice of killed in a car accident. Their sister was nine year olds, watching this poor crea- "feeling with" another. Imagining what compassion begins with the self. We can- badly injured and spent a long time in ture, who looked in vain for his home. it's like to be another, putting their well- not give what we do not know. hospital. My uncle was heartbroken. I A few of the tougher boys, the ones being at the center instead of ourselves. I want to be part of this global move- had never experienced grief like that be- who had learned their lessons, laughed. Deeper than sympathy, akin to empathy ment calling for a massive "change of fore. I do remember, however, the com- But this one boy, with a name I can’t re- or the Buddhist concept of loving-kind- heart" in our world. A few years ago with passion we all received, so comforting call but a face I cannot forget, sobbed ness for all beings, compassion is a step funds from a TED grant, Armstrong and supportive. My uncle took early re- out loud. He was smaller. And gentle. I on the path to altruism. In our global called together a team of prominent tirement and became a single parent to remember him daydreaming and doo- community, it's becoming an urgent spiritual teachers to craft the Charter for a six year old. He too received compas- dling a lot during class. Probably he was need. Compassion as a revolutionary state- sion from his community. He lived in an artist at heart, and in another time It's easy to feel overwhelmed and fear- ment of solidarity among the world's British Columbia, but every summer he might have been nurtured, his com- ful with all the news these days of rising some of us went west to stay with him passion seen as a gift. Instead, at recess, and keep the family bonds strong. the other boys pounded him. They Powerful Frontline Support Compassion is not a few charitable taunted him for crying and then for cry- acts. It is a way of life, and transforms ing again while they punched him. the giver and the recipient. Over the As many disadvantages there were for YourYYooour Small Business past few weeks I have been in a study (and are) to being a girl, I was grateful group where we are learning about “The that I was allowed to cry. The ability to Charter Of Compassion," based on the feel compassion for our fellow creatures work of scholar of world religions Karen when they suffer is a beautiful part of Armstrong, who has proposed that the being human, for women and for men. world needs to learn radical compassion. Through our compassion we are all As a group we are learning and sharing linked and we are able to have open insights. hearts for each other. I think about that I am so glad to be a part of a country tender, compassionate boy and I hope he where we offer hospitality and a wel- turned out all right. I hope that he can come to refugees and new immigrants, honour his compassion as the beautiful and where we have universal health care part of himself that it is, and I hope that and a strong social safety net. I know he can feel it without shame. I hope this personally that when I reach out to help for you, too. another person in need my heart re- YYoou’veou’ve got the grit.grit. joices, and when I share compassion I am the one most blessed. One word, only three voices this time We’veWe’ve gotgg the gear!geear! - next week we'll be four again. We invite you to reflect with us on the CEDEC’sCEDEC’s bilingual business advisors, certified to use ) We watched a lot of short National question: What does it mean to live a GrowthWheel®, can help you identify opportunities and Film Board documentaries during life of compassion? 3my time in public school in the pinpoint the crucial actions that will grow your business. 1970’s. One that I remember in particu- lar featured a small duckling wandering Rev. Mead Baldwin pastors the Hatley, CContact t t CEDEC ttott create a customized tid actionti plan l that th t around lost on a construction site. I Waterville & North Hatley United Churches; don’t remember anything about the Rev. Lynn Dillabough is now Rector of St. will get you results in as little as 30 days – no matter the point of it. Maybe it was about the de- Paul's in Brockville ON. She continues to write industry,industry, life stage or size of your business. struction of animal habitat, or maybe it for this column as a dedicated colleague with was just a creative piece to get us writ- the Eastern Townships clergy writing team; Call or email us now for your FREE one-hour coaching session. ing stories that picked up where the Rev. Lee Ann Hogle ministers to the Ayer’s film left off. I don’t remember. I do re- Cliff, Magog & Georgeville United Churches; member that duckling. And I remember Rev. Carole Martignacco pastors UUEstrie – the small boy who cried so hard while the Unitarian Universalists in North Hatley. CEDEC is funded bbyy the Enabling FundFund fforor OOfficialfficial Language MinorMinorityity C ommunitiesCommunities and bbyy the GovernmentGovernment of CCanadaanada
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The team Julien will be coaching will consist of the top players from the CHL whose teams either missed the playoffs or are no longer competing in the Local Sports postseason. North Hatley takes home Julien named assistant the Challenge Cup with U18 national team By Dylan Konecny Julien joined the Phoenix as assistant coach for the 2012-13 season following or the fourth straight year, a mem- his final season as a player in the ber of the Sherbrooke Phoenix will Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) in Ger- Fbe representing Canada as part of many. He was promoted to head coach the U18 national men’s hockey team midway through the 2015-16 season. His playing at the annual tournament. playing career included five seasons in This year the tournament will be the QMJHL (1990-95) with Trois-Rivières played in Slovakia in the cities of Poprad and Sherbrooke, and 18 seasons of pro- and Spi ská Nová Ves. fessional hockey in France, Italy, Ger- Evan Fitzpatrick, Jeremy Roy and many, Switzerland Austria. He won the Daniel Audette were the last three mem- Emile Bouchard Trophy as QMJHL de- bers of the Phoenix to be part of the fenceman of the year in 1994-95. Canadian squad representing the nation The team Julien will be coaching will in 2016, 2015 and 2014 respectively, with consist of the top players from the CHL Roy and Audette bringing home bronze whose teams either missed the playoffs medals. or are no longer competing in the post- Although the final roster has yet to be season. announced, last week Hockey Canada The tournament begins on April 13th announced that Sherbrooke Phoenix when Canada takes on Latvia in prelim- head coach Stéphane Julien would be an inary action as part of Group A playing assistant on head coach Darren Rum- in Poprad. ble’s staff.
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Dave Wilson president of the North Hatley Curling Club receiving the Challenge Cup from Jim Thompson president of the Lennoxville Curling Club. The seniors competition between the two clubs began in late October and ended March 29 with North Hatley the definite victors.
VINCENT LEVESQUE ROUSSEAU. Sherbrooke's power play has thrived under Julien(left) finishing top five in the league the last two years. The Phoenix power play was ranked third overall, 25.3 %, in the QMJHL for Poulin Canada's captain 2016-2017. The thrd overall ranking is the highest it's ever been for the team since joining the for women's hockey QMJHL.
DART STARTS AT 1 P.M. worlds; Irwin, Jenner, TOURANAMENT Mixed doubles/ FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE bring your own partner BREAST CANCER Spooner alternates SOCIETY 5 games 301 $5./player The Canadian Press at the 2016 4 Nations Cup in Finland and SATURDAY, APRIL 15 FOR INFORMATION the 2016 world championship in Kam- at the 10th MARY DEZAN arie-Philip Poulin has been loops, B.C. OLD LENNOXVILLE annual 819-823-2600 named Canada's captain for the Haley Irwin, Brianne Jenner and Na- GOLF COURSE event M2017 women's world hockey talie Spooner will rotate as alternate cap- championship. tains. Everyone The two-time Olympic gold-medallist Canada opens the tournament to- welcome! from Beauceville, Que., led Canada in its morrow against the defending cham- two-game December series against the pion U.S. rival United States and also wore the 'C' Page 10 Friday, March 31, 2017 [email protected] The Record Church Richmond Legion Branch #15 Ladies Auxiliary meeting On the evening of March 21, 18 mem- Correspondence - We received “thank- very busy. bers gathered at the Legion Hall for our yous” for donations made to various Cmdr. Ann has visited the schools, Services regular meeting. The meeting was called places. filling in for Cmdr. Ann Nixon. A report to order at 7 p.m. Colours were pre- Report of Committees: was given from the last card party that sented by Cmdrs. Linda Badger and Health and welfare - Cmdr. Anne has our grocery box was not up to par, hope- Anglican Helen Knowles and Sgt. at Arms Cmdr. sent out 2 cards. fully we can do better in the future. Wendy Ridley doing double duty fol- Kitchen - Cmdr. Linda Badger had Plans were finalized for our Flea Mar- lowed by the opening ceremonies. nothing to report. ket-Bake Sale to be held on April 1 from LENNOXVILLE Roll Call was taken, minutes read by Membership - Cmdr. Elsie reported on 9 a.m. to noon. Saint George’s Anglican Church, Cmdr. Lucie and accepted. Treasurer’s the transfer of Cmdr. Peggy. Being no further business, meeting Lennoxville, at 84 Queen St., celebrates Report was given by Cmdr. Dawn and Publicity - Cmdr. Mildred reported all was adjourned in the usual manner, fol- Holy Eucharist every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sun- also accepted. President Cmdr. Anne wel- was well and thanked Cmdr. Donna for lowed by a light snack. Half and half was day at 11 a.m. Morning Prayer is held comed everyone and thanked everyone taking over for her last month when she won by Cmdr. Mildred. every 4th Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday that helped with our events in any way. was in Seattle, Washington. School every 1st & 3rd Sunday at 11 a.m. At this point we welcomed our new Ways and Means - Cmdr. Donna re- In Comradeship 819-346-5564. member, transferred from Danville, ported on different events and thanked Cmdr. Mildred E. Holliday NORTH HATLEY Cmdr. Peggy Dwyer. all the helpers. They have evidently been St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 640 Sher- brooke Road in North Hatley. 9 a.m. Eu- charist Service every 1st and 3rd Sunday; Morning Prayer Service (Liturgy of the Single Mother Choose Among The Best Word) every 2nd and 4th Sunday. 819- Single mother, God bless good humour, 842-2686. Raise your head high The imaginative kind SHERBROOKE You were mine and you were there – Covering everyday events – April 2, at 11:00 a.m., the Church of the In your arms I felt love’s smother; Laugh not at one with a tumor, Advent, 473 Bowen St S., Sherbrooke wel- You soothed me when I had to cry, Omit someone with diseased mind, comes you to a service of Morning Prayer I know not why, may be it was because, But use acts of good, clean nonsense! with a layreader presiding. GEORGEVILLE I longed for more care! April 2, Georgeville Anglican welcomes God bless the story tellers, you to a Service of Holy Communion Single mother, Who see jokes in the ordinary stuff, (BCP) at 8:30 a.m. and at 10:00 a.m. (BAS) Time took with it your health: Keeping the audience listening; with the Ven. Dean E. Ross officiating We had to part, and the Lord took you away; Hail to the funniest stellar I had no sister, no brother, Who need not much, just enough, Presbyterian I was left with loneliness, no wealth – To keep people in awe, just guessing! But I still cherish those early days with you like it was yesterday! If anyone wants that inner fuzzy feeling, LENNOXVILLE Choose among the best, they’ll keep you happily reeling! St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 256 God be with you Queen St., Lennoxville, 819-569-3100. Til we meet anew! G.L. Brown Sundays: 10:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday School. The Word of Grace Radio Broad- G.L. Brown cast, P.O. Box 404, Sherbrooke, QC, J1M 1Z6, Station CJMQ 88.9 FM or www.cjmq.fm, Sundays 8:30 a.m.
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AYER’S CLIFF - MAGOG Ayer’s Cliff - Magog - Georgeville Pastoral Charge welcomes everyone for Sunday service at Beulah United Church in Ayer’s Cliff - Worship service and Sunday School 9:15 a.m. and St. Paul’s United Church, Magog - Worship Service and Sunday School 11:15 a.m. with lunch pro- vided each Sunday following the service in Magog. Minister: Rev. Lee Ann Hogle 819-571-7233. HATLEY/WATERVILLE Sunday, April 2, 9:30 a.m. Hatley congre- gation at St. Francis Manor and 11 a.m. Waterville/North Hatley United, with Sunday School. Rev. Mead Baldwin 819- 837-1112. LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville United Church, corner of Queen and Church Street, welcomes you to worship with Rev. Linda Buchanan on Sunday, April 2 at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School will be available. 819-565-8449; website - lennoxvilleunitedchurch.com RICHMOND Richmond-Melbourne Pastoral Charge invites you to join us for worship on Sun- day, April 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Richmond- Melbourne United Church, 247 Principale Sud, Richmond. Charlotte Griffith will be leading this worship ser- vice. All are welcome! SHERBROOKE Plymouth-Trinity United Church, corner of Dufferin and Terrill, 819-346-6373, the Rev. Samuel V. Dansokho, minister, Leslie Young, organist. Sunday, April 2, English service at 10:30 a.m. Welcome to all! Le dimanche 2 avril, service en français à 9 h. Bienvenue à tout le monde! The Record [email protected] Friday, March 31, 2017 Page 11
Datebook In Memoriam In Memoriam Death KING, Sylvia - In loving memory of Sylvia FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2017 Hayes King who passed away on April 2, Austin 2014. Today is the 90th day of 2017 and the RUCK Our thoughts are ever with you 1930 – 2017 12th day of spring. Though you have passed away, And those who loved you dearly It is with TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1889, the Eiffel Are thinking of you today. Tower was dedicated in a ceremony in great sadness Lovingly remembered by that we Paris. her husband In 1930, the Motion Pictures Produc- learned of the ROLAND death of tion Code was adopted to regulate her children mature content in movies. Austin Ruck DIANE, DEBBIE, PETER of Patterson In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson AND THEIR FAMILIES announced a halt to bombing missions Lakes, Australia. over North Vietnam and closed the tele- Austin was the youngest son of vised speech with the announcement Arthur S. Ruck and Ethel G. Forty. He that he would not run for re-election. was born on August 18, 1930. In 1995, singer-songwriter Selena was murdered by the former president of He leaves to mourn his wife Wendy M. her fan club. Coupe, his children Karen B. Balcolme (Matt) and Kevin B. Ruck TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Rene Descartes (Lyrissa), and grandchildren Geordyn, (1596-1650), philosopher/mathemati- Riley, Cooper and Meagan Balcolme cian; Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), com- and Spencer Ruck. poser; Jack Johnson (1878-1946), boxer; HUDSON, Herbert Joseph – In loving Austin was a longtime member of St. Cesar Chavez (1927-1993), labor leader; memory of Herbert Joseph Hudson who Paul’s United Church, Magog and of Gordie Howe (1928-2016), hockey player; died March 31, 2011. the Lake Magog Masonic Lodge. Liz Claiborne (1929-2007), fashion Dearly loved and always remembered, designer; Herb Alpert (1935- ), musician; Austin, Wendy and family left NELLIE & FAMILY Christopher Walken (1943- ), actor; Al Canada thirty years ago. There are Gore (1948- ), former U.S. vice presi- many nieces, nephews, friends and a dent/senator; Rhea Perlman (1948- ), sister-in-law who will miss all the actress; Angus Young (1955- ), photographs he sent to us. guitarist/songwriter; Ewan McGregor Austin died on March 20, 2017 and (1971- ), actor; Jessica Szohr (1985- ), was laid to rest on March 23, 2017. actress. Fig.16 TODAY’S FACT: Gustave Eiffel › If this feels like a math test, visit designed the interior structure of New mathliteracy.ca or call 1-800-303-1004. York’s Statue of Liberty. Math solves problems TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1975, Hall of Fame coach John Wooden announced his retirement during the postgame press conference after leading his UCLA Bruins to a 92-85 win over the Kentucky Whether with or without meds, blood pressure must Wildcats and earning his NCAA-record 10th national title. be controlled question — and no studies have specifi- death rate with blood pressure below TODAY’S QUOTE: “If you would be a cally tried to answer it. But researchers 130 versus blood pressure greater than real seeker after truth, it is necessary have studied patients with high blood 130. that at least once in your life you doubt, pressure and the attempts to bring the Although these studies don’t directly as far as possible, all things.” — Rene blood pressure to different levels. answer your question, consider the Descartes, “Principles of Philosophy” A 2015 breakthrough study in the incremental benefits of lowering your New England Journal of Medicine took blood pressure. If, on medication, your TODAY’S NUMBER: 2,212 — Broadway 9,361 patients with systolic blood pres- systolic blood pressure is in the 130s, I performances in the 15-year run of sure greater than 130 and randomly would say that you’re at greater risk “Oklahoma!” The Rodgers and Hammer- assigned them to either treatment to than someone who is not taking med- stein hit debuted on this day in 1943. keep the blood pressure between 130 ication and who has a blood pressure of and 140 or more aggressive treatment to 120. If you’re on medication and your TODAY’S MOON: Between new moon bring the blood pressure down to 120. blood pressure is 120, it’s hard to say (March 27) and first quarter moon (April The aggressively treated group got their how that compares to somebody who 3). blood pressure down to 121 on average, has a blood pressure of 120 and is not on while the less aggressively treated group medication. ASK THE DOCTORS had an average systolic blood pressure of The most important lesson is that if DO JUST ONE THING By Robert Ashley, M.D. 136. The study was stopped after three you have high blood pressure, you By Danny Seo Dear Doctor: I know that high blood years because of a 27 percent decrease in should treat it. the overall death rate in the aggressively Also, a message for my readers: A Like any electronic product with a pressure increases the risk of heart dis- ease, stroke and more. However, is it still treated group. recent column on whether to give rechargeable battery, your laptop A 2016 study in The Lancet combined aspirin for a heart attack in progress could use an update with a simple considered a risk factor if it’s controlled with medicine? data from 123 studies of hypertension referred to two studies in which users battery swap. Your laptop battery can treatment with a total of 613,815 received aspirin at various times. In be fully recharged about 1,000 times; Dear Reader: High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for heart attacks patients. This analysis showed that for referring to one study, the article stated that means when your battery is every 10-point decrease in blood pres- that earlier users received aspirin an drained, it can be recharged back to and strokes because it damages the arteries that supply the heart and the sure, the death rate decreased by 13 per- average of 1.6 hours before the onset of full power. Sometimes that can be cent, the stroke rate decreased by 27 symptoms. Obviously, this should have every few days or every few weeks. brain, causing them to narrow. Addi- tionally, the heart has to work harder to percent and the heart failure rate said “after the onset of symptoms.” Look in your computer preferences to decreased by 28 percent. Like the former In referring to the other study, the see your “cycle count” of how many deal with the resulting elevated blood pressure, increasing the risk of eventual study, the benefits were greater with article stated that patients received times your computer has charged. If blood pressure below 130. aspirin at least 24 hours after the begin- it’s over 1,000, take it to a service cen- heart failure. There is no disputing these facts. Lastly, an analysis of 16 studies pub- ning of symptoms. This should have said ter and have your battery replaced. lished in 2016 in the Journal of Hyper- “up to 24 hours after the beginning of It’ll improve functionality of your As for whether someone with high blood pressure controlled by medication tension looked at the benefits of more symptoms.” computer, and the store will be sure aggressive treatment versus less aggres- Robert Ashley, M.D., is an internist and to recycle your old battery. has a risk equivalent to somebody with- out high blood pressure, that’s a good sive treatment of blood pressure. The assistant professor of medicine at the Univer- authors found a 16 percent decrease in sity of California, Los Angeles. Page 12 Friday, March 31, 2017 [email protected] The Record
New Hope!! Dear Lady 50th Wedding Anniversary
Sun, sun – Dear Lady with the golden heart Melt down those mounds of snow – Without you my life is torn apart Warm the earth, warm the homeless, As I miss all the wonderful kind- That they may, once again come and nesses go; Things you did for me, for our happi- Give them new hope to renew, to ness redress! Inside me, I must live on with my Rain, rain – mistake Wash away the black snow of roads What was meant to be is no longer That covered winter’s pure-white there to take splendour; For I did not see who really cared for May the promise that renewal holds me Pave the path for those who want a Taking me away from you and a new fervour. happy destiny
Try, try – Such is life when a selfish lover leaves April 1, 1967, Mary Lodge & Merlin Gunter Like the changing of the seasons, Not sure what he wants, what he be- from South Durham united their destiny. To raise yourself above your stale- lieves – mate; Spoiled by the Lady with the golden Families and friends extend their Think no longer of negative reasons heart – congratulations and wish them many – He must live on in a life he must more years of happiness and health. It is the time to believe in a change of restart. fate! Time will likely teach that with Pray, pray – another Within the depths of your good She must count first, not to smother heart, But to give her goodness to please That the future will be fulfilling; him Prayers are to ask God to help you And not to be left on her own to his start, whim. Abusive mom with As long as you truly are willing!! G. L. Brown G. L. Brown joint custody A Ghost Story: FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2017 Dear Annie The Call of the Dear Annie: My son shares custody Heartfelt with the mother of one of his boys but Dear Annie: This is in reference to Horizon lives hundreds of miles away. He is “What’s in a Name?” — who was frus- Appreciation great with this 9-year-old, and the boy trated that a relative had chosen the When aspirations stir one from is very happy when they are together. name she wished to use for her future within, The boy’s 18-year-old half brother is the child. Don’t forget to reward This woman can always use the And beyond one is taunted by a new The servant who works for you perfect big brother, and they are very horizon; close. name she wanted to be for her future With care, dedication and detail; son as his middle name. It’s a simple It is time to take a deep breath, and Also, do not forget the Lord The boy’s mother has difficulties. decide, Just before I saw him recently, she had solution. Plus, if she ever does have a Who makes sure you get through, son, his cousin will feel good about the “Am I stuck to stay in mud, or go with Every difficult day, come hell or hail! slapped him hard in the face. I believe the next tide?” she has choked the boy. His voice was child’s having part of his name. pretty hoarse when I saw him. Her I had friends who gave their first- To go along, thinking the world owes born the name “Cody.” When the sec- The courage of one to change, you all, daughter, the boy’s half sister, was hos- challenge, pitalized after a drug overdose that was ond son came along, they named him To lose yourself in loftiness and not “Dakota.” They could not nickname May start with a rock, to end in a see below, apparently a suicide attempt. Stonehenge, My son says the boy’s mother would Dakota “Cody,” which in this area is Makes you not any better than the the nickname for Dakota. So they nick- Perhaps that is why God created the real devil: make life difficult and possibly contest rainbow custody if he were to try to get full cus- named Dakota “Dak.” Unfortunately, Come down from your tower before my friends lost both sons within less Step ahead, where your pursuits go, you fall. tody. His lawyer only tells him to docu- you will know. ment everything. My son’s mother and than a month of each other — between For the higher you are, the stronger Thanksgiving and Christmas — a few the winds will blow; sister think the same way and advise Many choices live for the adventur- him against taking action. Those three years ago. A time will come when your world So what really is in a name? ous human: will stop still. people are not good at listening to any- Some want a stationary stand, some thing that contradicts their way of I hope “What’s in a Name?” gets her another region; thinking. Suggestions, please. — Wor- wish to have a son. My friends were He or she who makes all kinds of past the age of having another son The world becomes a pursuit full of exceptions ried About Grandson conquests, Dear Worried: Your concerns are ab- when they lost both Cody and Dakota. To serve your caprices, to give your I am now a grandmother. My daughter As one’s mind becomes a vista and comforts solutely valid, and this situation de- never rests. mands action. Though your son’s and son-in-law made my grandson’s To humble self, to put you first and middle name Cody, in memory of our foremost lawyer is right — he should be sure to Whether one intends to improve the document all evidence of abuse — your friends’ sons. — Proud Grandmother in Deserves an admiration, no decep- PA human condition tions; son needs to go beyond that to protect Or merely to see the good sights of his son right now. Your grandson’s Dear Proud: Thank you for sharing Assured that you recognize them, this incredibly moving story. You’ve civilization, you and all cohorts; mom seems to have intimidated every- The world is there to test all abilities one into being afraid. Don’t play into put things into perspective. I’ve found Rest in peace, when you are no more that looking at the big picture has the – than a venerated ghost. the roles she’s written. The stakes are To help one discover his or her capa- very real. Call the police if and when power to remove all the tiny flaws and remind us what a gift it is to simply be bilities! G. L. Brown you suspect abuse, and call the Child- help National Child Abuse Hotline at here beholding it. G. L. Brown 800-422-4453 for general guidance about how you can support your grand- Send your questions for Annie Lane son and son. to [email protected]. E-mail your social news to [email protected] The Record [email protected] Friday, March 31, 2017 Page 13
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2-DAY AUCTION Antiques, furniture & collectibles from the CROSSWORD collection of HELEN F.M. ARMSTRONG Separation: Sale to be held at the Across 67 What much insurance covers Richmond Community Center 820 Gouin Street, Richmond Quebec 1 Serious service 68 Family nicknames Busy Mind, Saturday & Sunday April 1 & 2, 2017 5 Toaster opening? 69 Wild plum at 9:30 a.m. each day 10 Moxie Lazy Heart To be sold: Walnut buffet w/ burled walnut pan- 14 Settled down Down els & beveled mirrors; Empire style bird’s eye 15 Treasure 1 Heavenly food maple & cherry chest of drawers; 19th century It seemed to be the right thing to do marble-top butternut chest of drawers & match- 16 Crop, say 2 Audibly at the time, ing double bed; Victorian 5-tier whatnot; Walnut 17 Taboo 3 Decalogue delivery site My busy mind took over and left me dining room table; Drop-front secretary; Oak 18 Parade instruments 4 Wraps not made in delis a lazy heart, shaving stand; 2 grandfather clocks; Roll-top let- 20 Unused car using some 56-Across? 5 Jumble And now, I feel you still dwell in me, ter holder; Victorian parlor set; Ile d’Orlean chair; Walnut music stand; Weber upright piano; Great 22 It can be bid 6 Poet __ St. Vincent Millay in ways so sublime, selection of clocks; Boston rocker; China cabi- 23 Coin toss winner’s option 7 2013 Katy Perry chart-topper I crave for you, deep within, and it is net; 1930’s Mickey Mouse doll; Toys; Quebec 27 Large Eurasian group 8 Diamond mishap tearing me apart! fiber board license plates; Old money & coins; 31 Very, to Puccini 9 Teacher’s note Advertising thermometers, tins & signs; Horse 32 DJIA company alphabetically follow- 10 Focuses (on) brass; Automobilia from the 1950’s & 60’s; Col- I should never have let my mind lection of approx. 80 Edwardian hat pins with ing Home Depot 11 Part of an academic address take possession, holder; Nice selection of artwork including: Mas- 35 Movies using some 56-Across? 12 Focus Thinking this and that, not listen- sicotte prints, oil paintings & lithographs; Cran- 38 PC alternatives 13 62-Down protectors ing to your love’s calling, berry lamp with prisms; Birks sterling & silver 40 Dreamers have big ones 19 It may be served from an orange-han- My mind destroying, choking out plate flatware; Bennington & Portneuf pottery; Limoges set of dishes for 6; Lovely selection of 41 A scarf can protect it dled pot love’s obsession, glassware, crystal & porcelain plus many more 42 Compulsive sort using some 56- 21 Orange stuff Viewing you wrongly, treating you interesting items. Across? 24 Faith with Five Pillars in ways so appalling! Note: This will be the complete dispersal of not 45 Yahoo! alternative 25 Sirens only Helen Armstrong’s personal collection but 46 “Silas Marner” author 26 Innsbruck iron also the contents of the Armstrong’s family So my suspicious thoughts having home in Richmond. Plan to be with us for this 47 Static source 28 “... __ sure you know” left me with an ailing love, exceptional sale! 49 Doctor’s order 29 “Livin’ la __ Loca”: Ricky Martin hit A love that is but a memory for my Preview: Friday, March 31 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 52 Latin dance 30 Lighten one’s wallet mind, while life stinks, p.m. and starting at 8 a.m. on the morning of the 56 “Antigone” characters? 32 Press As I go on with a heart for you in sale each day. Terms: Cash, credit cards or cheques accepted 60 Dawn, for example 33 Sri Lankan pop music life’s push and shove, with proper identification. A 5% buyer’s premium 63 Place for pins and needles 34 Periodic McDonald’s pork sandwich I work on understanding what my and applicable taxes will be charged on all pur- 64 Amazon ID 36 What alopecia sufferers lose heart feels – not what my mind chases. Canteen, washrooms, chairs and ample 65 Unlimited free mileage pioneer 37 “My word!” thinks! parking on site. 66 Mapmaking name since 1872 39 Common football passing forma- For further information and pictures please refer to our website and Facebook page or feel free tions G.L. Brown to contact the auctioneers. 43 Cheri of “SNL” 44 “__ la vie” 48 Yelp users 50 65-Across choice Humanity: Brian & Stephen Barrie 51 Roadster maker BSB Auction Services 53 Music genre word Write Me A Richmond, Quebec 54 Musical Mars 819-826-1120 55 Better half? www.bsbauctions.com Country Song www.facebook.com/bsbauctionservices 57 Zen riddle 58 Buddhist teacher Write me a country song, 59 “Beowulf,” for one Open my heart; 60 Adjective for rapper Jon or I’ve not loved for so long, Kim It’s tearing me apart. 61 Tonic go-with? 62 Snap receivers: Abbr. This world is full of the wrong words Calling each other names Things like idiots, jerks and nerds And it’s not in play full games,
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Linking the Townships’ 41,000-member English-speaking community BU Singers back by popular request
By Gordon Lambie
aking the decades-worth of differ- ent themes that the Bishop’s Uni- Tversity Singers have covered in their concerts into account, it’s a wonder the idea didn’t come up sooner. This week- end as the school choir takes to the stage for its annual spring concert, the task that stands before them is to faithfully present the fan favourites in a perfor- mance simply entitled “By request.” “People are so nice to come out and support us, so we thought we could do a show with their requests,” explained the Singers’ Director, Fannie Gaudette. “It was like opening Christmas presents; songs we would never have thought of or just things we didn’t know.” The requests were submitted via the choir’s new website after it launched in mid-December which, Gaudette admit- ted, was a bit late to be coming up for a concept to guide the spring show. The last minute nature turned out to be a good thing, however, when it became clear just how many requests there were out there. “We received more than 200 requests over the Christmas break with very little advertising,” the choir director said, KATE MORRISON
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While the choir director sang the have a smaller group this semeseter, but explaining that the ideas went “I think every experience in life helps praises of the upcoming show as a they’re just as loud and powerful,” she straight into her email inbox, and came us move forward,” Morrison said, ex- whole, she was particularly excited continued, adding, “for us it’s a smaller from all over the place. “A lot of Bishop’s plaining that she began writing the song about the work that has gone into the choir, but 65 singers is still a big choir.” Singers alumni sent in requests,” she for a choir, generally, years ago but fin- concert’s most requested song: Bo- Although Gaudette was quite clear added, noting that in a lot of cases these ished it with this specific choir and per- hemian Rhapsody by Queen. that coordinating the shows every se- were the best options because, “people formance in mind. “For me everything “It was requested by more than 20 mester is a massive task fraught with un- who have been in the group, they know that I do may turn up somewhere along people,” Gaudette said. “The guys in the certainty and organizational challenges, what sounds good for this type of the way in a song.” band are having a lot of fun with that she also emphasized that the whole ex- group.” Asked about how her experience with song. It’s really fun to play.” perience is worth it when things all After sorting through the suggestions the BU Singers had influenced her as a With the concert always being a bal- come together. and trying to match up the options with musician, the singer/songwriter said ance between small group numbers, solo “Our audience often wants to come the musicians and soloists available, that she feels music has always been a performances, and full choir songs, back, and I realize from people asking something Gaudette said involved a lot major part of her life. Gaudette said that she worked hard to me at Provigo that they kind of get to more work than their usual process, the “I remember experiences in my life ensure that this year’s show kept the full know the singers from concert to con- program for the weekend performances through songs that were popular at the choir at the heart of the show. cert,” She said, reflecting on the strong includes works by artists like The Beat- time,” she reflected. “Working with the “It’s a choir show, so you want the connection that the choir has developed les, The B-52s, Lady Gaga, James Taylor, choir and Fannie and the musicians; it’s choir to sing in as many songs as possi- with the local community. “They like to and Eric Whitacre among others. a unique experience and it’s really, really ble,” the director said, specifying that follow the evolution of the students.” “We were thinking that people would positive suggest a lot of songs that we’ve done in “Kate is such a generous soul,” the past, and we got some, but there’s a Gaudette said, explaining that while she lot of new material,” the director said, had known of Morrison’s work, she had explaining that the organizing team had never met or gotten to know the choir pared the list down to 75 options by the alumnus until they worked together on time soloists were auditioning at the the “Back to Graceland” fundraiser last start of the semester. The final decisions, fall. she said, were made based on what “She showed me this song, “To all of voices and musicians were on hand in you,” that she recorded on one of her al- order to produce the best matches pos- bums,” the choir director recalled. “She sible. “Not all repertoire is suited for a has some backup singers on that song, big group,” she noted. but it just calls for a big gospel choir.” The choir is also continuing its recent Gaudette called Morrison a fantastic tradition of inviting past members back singer filled with raw emotion and said for feature solos. This year’s special guest that her music was perfectly suited to artist is Eastern Townships singer/song- the choir show. writer Kate Morrison, who was a mem- In keeping with the spirit of past ber of the singers when she attended the spring performances, the director said university in the 1980s. that the 2017 concert will present its au- “For me it’s a dream come true,” Mor- diences with a broad mix of musical rison reflected. “I am moved to be back styles. In a mix of songs that is both se- at Bishop’s.” rious and funny, Gaudette highlighted The singer/songwriter will be per- efforts to pay tribute to George Michael forming two songs with the Singers, one and Leonard Cohen as well as a couple COURTESY Past performances of the BU singers
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