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nspired by her experiences volunteer- ing with Burmese refugee and mi- Igrant children in Thailand last year, Lennoxville’s Hannah Hornibrook is looking for the community’s help in sup- porting the Hsa Mu Htaw learning cen- ter. “I spent six months at the school then came back in December,” Hornibrook ex- plained. “I just found out that they’re in a huge financial crisis (...) they need ap- proximately $40,000 to run this year.” The young volunteer has started a fundraising campaign through the crowdfunding website Gofundme, with the goal of raising $1,000 before she re- turns to the area this coming June. “I hope to go back and encourage them and bring them money,” Horni- brook said, explaining that she has kept in touch with the school since leaving Thailand and was already planning to go back before she learned about the fi- nancial issues. “The school is going to close if they don’t find the money that they need. I just really want to share that COURTESY with people and get the word out.” Marjorie Ross, (North Hatley) Rosanne Toohey, (Hatley) and Maggie Belec (North Hatley), members of the Grace Ladies loonie lunch Although $1,000 is only part of what volunteer crew at North Hatley Elementary School. the school needs to operate, the student By Serafin Lariviere They call themselves the Grace dents, plus staff, can prove quite a lot to volunteer said that it seemed like a suit- Ladies, a fearless band of volunteers do indeed. The maiden launch of the ably significant starting goal for the here are the ladies who lunch, as from North Hatley’s St. Barnabas Loony Lunch (so named for its afford- campaign. portrayed by Stephen Sondheim. Church who brave pre-schoolers and able cost) was a crash course in fast ser- “I’d obviously like to get as much as Preening, vain creatures wiling pre-teens to serve up hearty, healthy vice and the vagaries of children’s we can,” she said, adding that the ideal T their hours away with idle gossip and lunches. Quite an ambitious quest for a appetites. scenario would be more sustainable. shopping. group that started out as a monthly “We served spaghetti, but there are a “I’m praying that we can find someone Then, of course, there’s the tradi- book club. lot of women in our group who don’t or some organization that would com- tional lunch lady, sloshing up bits of “We wanted to be more active with a have experience with little kids and mit to long term support.” unidentifiable grey muck, crowned community outreach project,” says how much they can eat,” Salt chuckles. Hornibrook said that, ironically, the with the ubiquitous hair net. Cathy Salt, a driving force behind the “So we had some poor little kinder- funding challenges faced by the school But the lucky students at North Hat- lunch program. “We thought, why not garteners with these mounds of are linked to an improving situation in ley Elementary have their own special do a school lunch? One hot lunch a spaghetti, and ended up with pretty the migrants’ native Myanmar. As the ladies who make lunch a real – and af- month is not a lot to do, really.” political situation in that country slowly fordable – treat. Of course, cooking for 60-odd stu- CONT’DONPAGE3 CONT’DONPAGE4

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Sherbrooke winter night Weather parking project renewed Record Staff was lifted for the periods between No- the other hand, the of fines and SHERBROOKE vember 15 and December 15, December towings increased significantly com- TODAY: 24 and January 2 and between March 15 pared to previous years, although this SUNNY aving studied the outcome of this and 31, when weather conditions and trend changed dramatically over the winter’s pilot project on winter maintenance planning permitted. Citi- course of the project, with towings de- Hnight-time parking, the SHer- zens were asked to visit the City of Sher- creasing from 126 to 57 and infractions HIGH 14 brooke city council has decided to renew brooke website after 4:00 p.m. or call from 608 to 210 LOW 5 the practice next winter with adjust- 819-821-5858 to find out if the ban was To simplify the message sent to citi- ments to simplify communication with lifted for the night ahead. zens, the pilot project will be in effect FRIDAY: citizens. 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Fleurimont’s Family Day takes place on May 13 offering inflatable games, LOCAL NEWS an animal kiosk, a zip-line, a climbing tower, and Euro bungee. Couple arrested for drug trafficking

Record staff quantity of narcotics. ing the operation, which raided apart- A 27-year-old woman and a 35-year-old SHERBROOKE Sherbrooke Police seized ten grams of ments on Vimy and Florence streets in man were arrested and appeared on cocaine, 6.6 grams of crack, 124 Sherbrooke. Material related to the sale Wednesday at the Sherbrooke court Sherbrooke couple has been ar- methamphetamine tablets, $800 in cash, of narcotics, such as accounting records, house to face charges of drug trafficking rested and charged with drug traf- six cell phones, a 12-gauge shotgun, and inventories, scales, bags, etc., were also and possession for the purpose of traf- Aficking following several raids a Cayenne pepper spray container dur- seized. ficking. Tuesday that led to the seizure of a large Sherbrooke celebrates families

Record staff alike. entry per person will be accepted and run between Depot St., the Galeries Qua- SHERBROOKE Again this year, a contest has been winners will be announced on May 13 at tre-Saisons, Place Fleurimont and the launched on the City of Sherbrooke Face- 3:30 pm at the official launch of Sher- Centre Julien-Ducharme. his year, some fifty free activities book in which: three gift baskets, each brooke Family Week at the Centre Julien- Fire Protection Inspectors will also will be offered throughout the City containing free vouchers for family ac- Ducharme as part of Family Day in the take this opportunity to mark Emer- Tto the Sherbrooke population as tivities worth $700 each. To participate, Borough of Fleurimont. gency Preparedness Week, ending May part of the Sherbrooke Family Week, people are invited to check out the Sher- Fleurimont’s Family Day takes place 13, by offering children recreational ac- May 13-21. Whether one’s interest turns brooke Family Week programming and on May 13 offering inflatable games, an tivities related to evacuation while pro- to the scientific, sporting, artistic, cul- to nominate an event in which they wish animal kiosk, a zip-line, a climbing viding fire safety tips. tural, or community, the proposed ac- to take part. They must also identify a tower, and Euro bungee. A free dinner tivities will appeal to young and old friend in the same comment. Only one will be available and free shuttles will The Grace lunch ladies

CONT’DFROMPAGE1 throughout the region during the rewarding part of village life. tired. As a former school principal, she school year. For many years, her sum- “There’s lots of areas to become in- feels particularly invested in the school slim pickings by the end. But we mers have been spent teaching children volved in,” Madill points out. “Whether lunch program, and admires the atmos- learned quickly, and we had a great to swim at The North Hatley Club, where it’s the church, community clubs, curl- phere North Hatley Elementary staff time.” she and Madill work each season. ing, or these school lunches. I find that have created. Generally there are five ladies serving Madill began as a summer vacationer most places, if you do participate, are “The very first thing I noticed, which up each lunch, some rotating with oth- with her family back in 1963. She lives very welcoming.” I loved, is that you hear kids singing in ers in order to give everyone a chance to in the house her parents bought in 1975, Previously summer cottagers, Salt the hall,” she says. “It tells me that it’s a spend time at the school. They divvy up becoming a year-round resident twelve and her husband spend much of their happy place to be. The kids want to be the jobs, some serving up the meal that years ago. She sees volunteer work as a time in the village now that they’re re- there.” others have cooked, with everyone pitch- ing in for the massive clean-up operation that follows. “I do not cook,” says Jennifer Madill, another stalwart volunteer. “But I do serve and clean. And Ann Mitchell cuts up vegetables, while Cathy and Roseanne Twohey handle the cooking. Then there’s also Maggie Belec and Corey Twohey, and Marjorie Ross when she can. It’s a very fun, friendly group.” It’s also a group passionate about community life. Ross is a long-time resi- dent, working as a substitute teacher Page 4 Thursday, May 4, 2017 [email protected] The Record 2018 Toyota C-HR New deer hunting regulations tested in Zone 6 this fall

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he Quebec Ministry of Forestry, Wildlife and Parks has announced that an experimental project concerning of Twhite-tailed deer will begin next fall in Zones 6 north and 6 south in the Estrie. Over the next five years, hunters in these two areas will PHOTO: D. Duquet need to ensure that a male deer's antlers have a minimum of An appeal based on distinctive looks and Toyota’s reputation three points per side before targeting it. This regulatory framework will protect young males and offered with a two-tone body and transmission featuring a Sport mode divert hunting pressure to mature males and antlerless deer audaciously designed alloy wheels. as well as 7 simulated speeds that by aiming to develop better quality hunting. help better scale out the sound level. This kind of bold thinking aims to This change of course was demanded by hunters and please Millennials, the market seg- Perhaps to distract consumers from ment targeted by the C-HR. Its interi- the relatively modest power output wildlife managers will assess its impact and general applica- or features some of the same daring, of this engine, Toyota has vaunted bility after five years. though with somewhat more the world’s first use of a dual-vent restraint. The Scion origins of the coaxial oil pump to modulate the oil vehicle are apparent there as well, pressure in reaction to road condi- with an overall look and feel that tions. World’s first it may be, but it’s evokes that brand (exhibit one: the unlikely to excite the passions of Hannah offbeat steering wheel). The front potential buyers. By Denis Duquet seats are quite comfortable, but the Not much to find fault with rear passengers will depend on the Le Toyota C-HR has many fine quali- Sub-compact SUVs are the new dar- good will of those in front to give ties, among them a relatively com- Hornibrook lings of the automotive marketplace. them a little extra legroom. The seats fortable interior cabin, an ultra-mod- Consumers like their dimensions, could have done with more ample ern platform and mechanics that are CONT’DFROMPAGE1 the possibility of all-wheel drive and cushioning, though this is nothing not just reliable but able to deliver the eminent practicality of five dramatic. good fuel efficiency (under 9.0L/100 doors. Add to that the ubiquity in the Overall, the Toyota C-HR is relatively km). What’s more, it comes with a starts to stabilize, she said, partner organizations who have category of fuel-stingy 4-cylinder spacious given its compact dimen- host of safety systems that don’t nec- helped to support the school have started to move their work engines and it’s easy to see why they sions. What’s more, the quality of the essarily come standard in many of have surged so much in popularity. materials is acceptable, the finishing across the border. Although local parents are doing what they the car’s competitors. can to support the needs of the school, the situation is un- It’s somewhat surprising, then, that quite good. Still, it’s impossible not to Fact is, though, if you’re hoping to while Buick, Chevrolet, Honda, note the surprising omission of some get behind the wheel of a sport-mind- manageable without outside assistance. Mazda, Nissan and a number of oth- features that would seem to address ed vehicle on the level of a Mazda CX- “I’m not the only one looking,” the volunteer said. ers were seeing sales figures climb the wants and expectations of hyper- 3, or one that displays the authentic So far Hornibrook’s campaign has raised just over $400, encouragingly, the Toyota name was connected Millennials. There’s no small SUV character of a Honda HR-V, so conspicuously absent from the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto con- with her planned departure date of June 9 more than a month you’re likely to come away disap- away. Once back in Thailand the volunteer said that she plans fight. It would take the abandon- nectivity, for example, nor a naviga- pointed. Nor is it possible to equip ment of the Scion brand, of all tion system. Even the modest the C-HR with an all-wheel drive sys- to help out at the school as well as a nearby Christian school things, to compel the automaker to Chevrolet Spark offers all of that, tem. Toyota has explained this by that she connected with during her first trip to the area. produce its entry into the sub-com- plus Wi-Fi. Toyota is content to under- pointing to poor demand in the past “They’re like a second family to me,” she said. “They really pact utility category. Originally, the line the effectiveness of the for the defunct Matrix AWD as a fac- love the children and look out for their wellbeing.” plan had in fact been to introduce Bluetooth system, and points to the tor in its decision not to offer that the automaker’s new crossover under back-up camera linked to a display feature with its new crossover. Hornibrook’s campaign can be found at the Scion banner. In the end, Toyota screen inserted in the interior rear- The lack of inherent sportiness www.gofundme.com/migrant-school-aid simply tweaked its plans and its vehi- view mirror that comes standard in Mary Purkey of the Mae Sot Education Project (MSEP), the cle, and voilà: the 2018 Toyota C-HR! the C-HR. notwithstanding, there’s no denying the casual all-purpose usefulness of joint Bishops and Champlain initiative that Hornibrook vol- Modern technologies, sober engine A radical look the 2018 Toyota C-HR. Its engine per- unteered with her first time in Thailand, said that the needs Like a number of other global auto Conservative as Toyota’s approach to forms decently and should last virtu- of the Hsa Mu Htaw learning center and other similar schools styling has been over the years, at manufacturers, Toyota has developed ally forever like Toyota engines are Scion it was a different story, one of a versatile global platform that can wont to do. Plus, it delivers compe- in the area are a real concern, but she underlined the fact that daring and a much more open atti- be used for several models. tent, relatively neutral road han- Hornibrook's fundraiser is completely independent. Although tude to aesthetic aggressiveness. This Unsurprisingly, the new C-HR is built dling, other than slight under-steer- the MSEP is also raising funds to help support the school, goes a long way to explaining the on the Toyota New Global ing which gets more pronounced Purkey explained that the project is opposed to religious out- bold silhouette of the C-HR. Of Architecture (TNGA), giving it a body when pushing the car to its limits. In course, the vehicle is made more of a that is both rigid and thoroughly short, it’s a vehicle with no surprises, reach in the Mae Sot district and thus cannot support Horin- Toyota by the addition of a front modern. Also included is a and one that relies on its distinctive brook’s initiative, which is framed as a religious appeal. grille consistent with the rest of the redesigned front suspension and styling and Toyota’s reputation for “Hannah's gofundme initiative really should not be con- automaker’s lineup. multi-link rear suspension. All of quality to attract buyers, whether fused with MSEP because she has framed it from a religious these elements come together to pro- Personally, I find this look innovative they’re Millennials or not. After all, perspective,” Purkey wrote, acknowledging Hornibrook’s good and interesting. It’s true that, for aes- duce a mechanical set-up that match- Baby Boomers might also want to go thetic reasons, the rear window is rel- es up well with the super-modern for that younger look! intentions, but explaining that that the MSEP cannot promote atively small, the hatchback is steeply contours of the C-HR. We finish with the answer to the the fundraiser. “We do not want our donors to be confused inclined (thus reducing cargo space) Despite all this technology, it’s a little question that may have been on your about what we do.” and the prominent rear lights are surprising that Toyota’s engineers mind all though this article. So what Instructions for donations to the Mae Sot Education Pro- likely going to cost a pretty penny to chose to equip the C-HR with such a do the letters C-HR stand for any- ject, which is working in its own way to help the Hsa Mu Htaw replace, which is worth thinking sober engine, namely a 2.0L 4-cylin- ways? They’re short for Coupe High about since they don’t benefit from der producing 144 hp and 139 lb-ft of Rider! learning center, are available on the group’s website, any extra side protection. On the torque. This motor, the only one www.maesot.ubishops.ca other hand, the Toyota C-HR is available, is twinned with a CVT IMPORTS WELCOME HERE!

1205 Wellington St. S. 569-5959 Locally installed... Have a problem? 563-0036 Talk to Fernand! Nationally guaranteed 53664 The Record [email protected] BORDER REPORT Thursday, May 4, 2017 Page 5 Quebec towns want to intervene over proposed Vermont wind turbine By Steve Blake to the PSB for a certificate of public good wind has already been installed at the posed turbine was erected in Derby Line. to erect a single wind turbine on the farm. The PSB has historically granted Cana- hree Quebec towns will apply for in- Dairy Air Farm on School Road in Hol- A big concern for Stanstead is the dian towns intervener status, Anderson tervener status in the proposed land, about a mile from the Canadian view, but Mayor Philippe Dutil said said. TDairy Air Wind project in Holland, border. David Blittersdorf is partnering Wednesday that people are also worried The Canadians aren’t the only ones Vt. Holly Anderson, the deputy clerk for with farm owners Brian and Kim about noise and vibration. And there’s concerned about the proposal. Most Hol- the Vermont Public Service Board (PSB), Champney and Vermont Environmental the question of the International Water land taxpayers, and the selectboard op- which regulates public utilities in the Research Associates. The proposed tur- Company’s line from Holland Pond. pose it. state, said in a telephone interview bine would be nearly 500 feet tall. “We still use it in an emergency, like a David Snedeker, the executive Wednesday, that Stanstead, Stanstead A scheduled site visit and public in- fire,” he said. director for the Northeastern Vermont East, and Barnston West have notified formation hearing by the PSB had been “When one comes up,” Dutil said of Development Association (NVDA), the re- the PSB of their intentions to file “mo- scheduled for March 30, but was can- the turbine proposal, “it’s a question of gional planning and economic develop- tions of intervention.” They mistakenly celled. Anderson said it has not yet been time before it’s full.” ment commission in northeastern filed “notices of intervention,” she said. rescheduled. Dutil threatened in 2012 to turn off Vermont, said Holland’s town plan does A wind energy developer has applied A meteorological tower to measure the water to Beebe Plain, Vt. if a pro- CONT’DONPAGE6

work Phelps’ staff and volunteers ac- rate programs that you can volunteer To learn more about our programs, complish together. We are not many at with. If you would like to try helping please visit www.phelpshelps.ca/our- Phelps, but we feel like we can accom- students master their times-tables or programs plish much more as a team, and our vol- practice reading, then our elementary Phelps Aide Phelps Helps is an edu- unteers that arrive on short-notice homework program on Tuesday after- cational non-profit striving to reduce when we need extra help show us the noons would be the perfect fit for you. the elevated drop-out rate in the benefits of collaboration and team- If you enjoy helping kids learn through Stanstead area. Phelps was started in work. science experiments and art projects, 2012 by two community members, and By Clea Corman Our programs are dynamic and de- our elementary educational program has grown from a single program to five signed to engage all types of learners, on Thursday afternoons is the place for unique programs, providing Stanstead eamwork is a theme often incor- and rely on helpful volunteers to make you. If you are a wizard in math or sci- area students with free tutoring, edu- porated into our programs; them a true success. As university and ence, are good at editing texts, or are cational support and hands-on learning Tthrough clearly defined teamwork students finish their semesters willing to share your knowledge of the for both elementary and high school activities in our elementary programs and return home or start summer jobs, French language with one of our An- students. and teamwork and leadership training Phelps needs new volunteers to con- glophone students, then the high To volunteer with Phelps please send for our mentors, this all important skill tinue to offer the individualized atten- school tutoring program would very an email to [email protected] or call of working with others is highly valued. tion that many students benefit from. much like to recruit you as a volunteer 819-704-0799. Help make our programs It also holds an important place in the On a weekly basis, we have three sepa- for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons! a success and volunteer with Phelps! Frontier Animal Society Featured Pets: Trixie and Courtney e don’t often have small dogs up Trixie is 5 years old and weighs about wards of 10 hours a day, in the long run, proximately 6 and unlike Trixie, has lots for adoption yet currently we 11 pounds. She is a fairly low energy girl she might be better off in a home where of energy. She loves her walks and is very Whave two who are each looking and she isn’t overly keen on going out she has someone with her more of the engaged and interactive. for the perfect new forever home. Trixie for her walks but once settled into a time. 10 hours makes for a very long, If you think you can give one (or both) and Courtney did not come to the shel- home with a new routine she’ll probably lonely day. From what we can tell, she of these little cuties a loving home; a ter together and while they do get along be more enthusiastic about her outings. seems to be thriving with all the atten- home where they can spend lots of great extremely well, they can be adopted sep- She needs her exercise but if you are tion she is getting at the shelter. She years being the centre of your world, arately. looking for a jogging or hiking partner, loves playing with her new friend Trixie we'd love to hear from you. To inquire, Trixie has been with us for about you have not found one in Trixie! and is fine with the two large dogs she please send an email to frontieranimal- three weeks and we’re surprised she has- Leisurely strolls through the park are has met. [email protected] or better yet give our n’t had more interest. Trixie is an more her speed. Courtney is a happy and friendly dog adoption coordinator Brenda a call at adorable Chihuahua/Teckel mix who Trixie can be a little aloof at first but who is good with cats although she will 819.876.7747 any day of the week be- came to us because she was not well once she gets to know you, she is super sometimes chase a cat that is unfamiliar tween 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. suited to a home with young children. friendly, loves to cuddle. She’s the type (for fun, not with any malice). She is ap- Because Trixie can be nippy if ap- of dog who we know will make you feel proached (she does not bite, just nips), it very, very loved every time you walk is best for all involved that she lives in a through the door. home with no young children. Trixie Courtney is a new arrival but this is spends a lot of time in the cat room and her second time as a shelter resident. The Bravehearts does well with them although she will Courtney is a sweet and loveable girl Relay for Life on occasion chase one away. Upon ar- who unfortunately, must be re-homed rival, she was a little hesitant when due to a change in her current owner's MECHOUI meeting other dogs but once she is prop- living situation. While our motto is a erly introduced she is fine and now gets dog is for life, in this case, because along well with those she knows. Courtney was often home alone for up- Saturday, May 13 5:30 p.m. at the A.N.A.F. Unit #318 (The Hut) 300 St. Francis, Lenoxville Ticket Prices: Adult $20, child (6-12) $10, children 5 and under eat free.

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The State of Vermont wants 90 per cent of its energy to come from renewable EDITORIAL sources by 2050. How the Wise Old Owls saved the country and is never seen without a handbag and gloves.) Where The Wind in the Willows is a classic example of anthropomorphism, in which animals are given human traits (Mr. Toad drives a car and is fond of waistcoats) the Senate’s new children’s book is the opposite. In this case the sen- ators, MPs and the like are turned into animals. Mind you, in the case of Tim Belford ’s Senate, the more pedantic might make a case that the upper hen I was quite young one of house is an example of psychomorphism my favourite books was The in which human mentality is attributed WWind in the Willows by Ken- to inanimate objects. neth Grahame. It featured Mr. Toad of But I digress. Toad Hall , Mole, Rat and Badger, four In this “whimsical” tale, the Great Li- delightful characters who were always oness is so far away that the Forest of getting into one misadventure or an- Canada is governed by a Council of Ani- other. Today’s children may be familiar mals. They are chosen by popularity and with the animated movie version, pro- as you would expect the Foxes choose duced in 1983, but apparently still avail- the slyest, the Moose the one with the mantra, “sunny ways, sunny ways” but meetings for months on end or how a able in a variety of formats to discerning biggest antlers, the Beavers the hardest this is a work of fiction after all. few of them are fond of taking material parents. working and so on. But here is where it Instead, in the Senate’s new book, it’s from other forest animals to feather With this in mind I was delighted to all falls apart. the wise old owls that take the lead. their own nest. Nor is there any mention see that the Senate, in yet another at- Although the woods are soon filled These owls aren’t part of the Council of of the occasional owl who uses his or her tempt to redeem itself, has come up with all sorts of animals making won- Animals but from their perch at the top position to abuse other animals in the with a picture book for children to ex- derful speeches they can’t get anything of the trees of the Forest of Canada they Forest of Canada. I guess the children plain the position and workings of the done because of all the squabbling. can observe the chaos below. And thus is wouldn’t understand that anyway. upper house within the Canadian polit- When a beaver cuts down some trees to born the Senate of Owls, an unbiased, The 23-page book was created by the ical mosaic. Described, by its creators, as make a dam and ruins a squirrel’s nest unaligned body of wisdom and discre- Senate’s communications shop, a com- an “endearing, whimsical fable that’s and a badger’s front door in the process, tion designed to keep a gentle eye on the mittee of senators, and a graphics de- sure to appeal to children of all ages,” the wheels come off. fractious Council of Animals and bring signer and cost a mere $6,170 to print an the book features a variety of animals There is no mention of the head of peace and harmony to the land. initial 3,500 copies. I understand Sena- who inhabit the “Forest of Canada” the Council of Animals, which I would Strangely enough, there doesn’t ap- tor Mike Duffy will autograph a copy for which is in turn ruled from far away by presume would be a peacock overly fond pear to be a chapter in the new book you for just $9.95. the Great Lioness. (They don’t mention of his own image, stepping in to solve telling the children how some of the if the Lioness always wears unusual hats the problem by repeating his own owls occasionally don’t show up for Vermont wind turbine CONT’DFROMPAGE5 It says the NVDA has already exceeded ing and monitoring from wind farms in The PSB rule for protecting people its target for the provision of wind energy other parts of Vermont. The testing in- from infrasound is a 10-time total turbine not support the proposal. And the because the region already has several cludes “infrasound” — low-frequency height setback, according to Annette NVDA’s revised regional plan doesn’t sup- wind energy developments. sound waves that humans can’t hear. Smith, the executive director for the port it either, he said. The State of Vermont wants 90 per Steve and Luann Therrien abandoned group, Vermonters for a Clean Environ- According to Holland’s town plan, “… cent of its energy to come from renew- their home in Sheffield in 2014 after that ment, which advocates for neighbours of the Town strongly supports utilization of able sources by 2050. development was built in 2011. They say wind turbines. That means a 500-foot tur- renewable energy but believes commer- A 16-turbine development was built in the sound and the vibrations kept them bine must be 5,000 feet from a home. cial facilities should be constructed in Sheffield, Vt. and a 21-turbine develop- awake and made them sick. The closest “It may not be far enough, but it is a scale with their surroundings with lim- ment was erected in Lowell. Some of the turbine was three-quarters of a mile away step in the right direction,” she wrote. ited negative environmental and health Lowell turbines can be seen from Duf- from their house. impacts and should provide a direct ben- ferin Heights just north of Stanstead. efit to the Town in the form of both tax There has been some argument sur- base and direct energy availability.” rounding sound impacts and noise test-

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By Dylan Konecny “I was just ready to do those tests in the bench press and the 40 and I per- nother football player is formed so that even after no one knew getting a shot at the National Foot- who I was really, so that even the NFL Aball League. First reported by knew who I was now,” said Gosselin on Sportsnet’s Justin Dunk on 3-Down Na- his performance at the Main CFL scout- tion, fullback An- ing combine in . thony Gosselin has earned an invite to With the CFL coming up this the Kansas City Chief’s Mini Camp this weekend, Gosselin has the benefit of weekend ahead of their Training Camp playing one of the most depth providing in July. positions teams need on their rosters, “I’m so excited to get this opportunity playing as a fullback/ and to play, I think I don’t realize how big being able to contribute on special this chance and opportunity to play is,” teams. “He doesn’t play the most glam- said the former Vert et Or fullback. “I’m ourous position in football, but he plays just so happy and proud to get this a position that teams always have a need chance.” for. He’s a guy who can block, catch and Gosselin flies out to Kansas City for have an impact on special teams,” said the four-day Mini Camp with the Chiefs Fred Weinrauch. on Friday and the goal will be to impress Weinrauch, who represents over 60 enough to earn an invite to the team’s players in the CFL as an agent with Cen- main training camp. tre 68 believes that Gosselin should be Although League taken between third and fourth rounds scouts may not have been aware of him of the CFL draft this weekend. However, as a prospect initially, Gosselin had a if a team is high on him he could be great showing at the CFL Eastern Re- gone as early as the late second round. gional Combine earning himself an in- For context unlike the NFL which has vite to the CFL’s Main Evaluation Camp 32 teams where a late second round pick put on by the league back in March. would mean that a player was taken in “When I was invited to the camp in the range of 58th-64th overall. In the they had me classified as a nine-team CFL, a player drafted as the so I was grouped with re- last pick of the fourth round will still be ceivers, so apparently, they didn’t know the 35th overall pick. me and who I was,” said Gosselin over Kansas City is no stranger to Cana- the phone with a slight chuckle. “I asked dian players and the impact they can them to put me in the running back have, as coincidence would have it Gos- group, which they did, and I just did the selin is very familiar with the Chiefs’ drills better than anyone in the group current star Canadian player, offensive and got an invite to the main camp.” lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. At the main camp, Gosselin improved “We went to primary school together on his already impressive numbers in actually, we’re from the same home- the Bench Press and 40-Yard dash post- town and trained with each other one or ing 30 reps after previously doing 28 and twice times last summer, it’ll be good to running the 40 in 4.73 seconds after see him again,” said Gosselin. YVES LONGPRE posting a 4.851 second run at the Re- In the 2016 season, Gosselin had seven catches for 115-yards and one touchdown during gional Combine in Montreal. the regular season. Canadian tennis star Raonic returns from injury with win over Bedene in Istanbul The Canadian Press set before Raonic went up 2-0 early in the tiebreak and held on for the win. anadian tennis star Milos Raonic survived a scare Raonic will play Bernard Tomic in the quar- Repairs in my shop or your home in his return to action Wednesday before hold- ter-finals on Friday. Raonic has won all four of New and reconditioned Cing on to beat Britain's Aljaz Bedene 6-7 (5), 6-3, 7- his previous ATP matches against the Aus- computers for sale 6 (3) in second-round action at the Istanbul Open. tralian. Raonic, the top seed in Istanbul, was Cleaning of viruses and dust playing his first match in nearly six Recovery / Formatting weeks after being forced to withdraw Michel Duval from the Miami Open with a hamstring Advertising Consultant injury. He had his hands full with his Serving the entire Eastern Townships British opponent in a match that went with three publications two hours 36 minutes. 819-769-3369 THE Evans Bouchard Bedene won the final three points in Townships Outlet Brome County owner

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Today in History for May 4: In 1994, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO President Yasser Arafat Bertrand On this date: signed a historic accord on Palestinian au- MARTEL tonomy that granted self-rule in the Gaza (1935–2017) In 1493, Spanish-born Pope Alexander Strip and the Jericho area in the West VI divided the non-Christian world be- Bank. The signing took place in Cairo dur- At the CHUS tween Spain and Portugal. ing a special ceremony. Fleurimont, In 1626, Dutch colonist Peter Minuit In 1997, Pope John Paul II beatified a April 1st, 2017, bought Manhattan Island from local na- gypsy, Ceferino Jimenez Malla. It was the Mr. Bertrand tives for cloth, beads and brass buttons first time the Roman Catholic Church had Martel, husband said to be worth $24. so honoured a member of the nomadic of Morse, In 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte became group. son of the late emperor of France. In 2001, Bonny Lee Bakley, wife of actor Laurette Longpré In 1859, the Royal Bank of Canada, the Robert Blake, was shot to death as she sat and the late Bank of and La Banque in a car in Los Angeles. Blake, accused of Olive Martel. Nationale were incorporated. the killing, was acquitted in a criminal In 1890, Group of Seven painter trial but was found liable by a civil jury Visitation will be Franklin Carmichael was born in Orillia, and ordered to pay damages. held at the Résidence Funéraire Melvin STANLEY Nov. 24, 1960 – Nov. 16, 2016 Ont. In 2007, the Scottish National Party Windsor, 310 St-Georges, Windsor on In 1910, the Royal Canadian Navy was beat the Labour Party by one seat to win Saturday May 6, 2017 from 10 a.m. to A Graveside Service for Melvin will be formed. the parliamentary election in Scotland. 1 p.m. Followed by the service at 1 In 1927, the Academy of Motion Picture In 2010, more than 2,000 sailors pa- p.m. Burial at a later date. held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Eaton Corner Cemetery. Arts and Sciences -- the group that gives raded through the streets of Halifax and Mr. Bertrand Martel leaves to mourn out the Oscars -- was founded. Victoria, marking 100 years since royal as- his son Francis and his stepchildren In 1932, American mobster Al Capone, sent was given to the Naval Service Act, Michel, Deanna and Adrien, his convicted of income tax evasion, entered which established Canada's Department grandchildren Amanda and Sara. the federal penitentiary in Atlanta. He was of Naval Service. Bertrand was the brother of Pauline later transferred to Alcatraz Island. In 2010, Al Jazeera English, the English- (Fernand), Georges (Dianne), Rol- Do Just One Thing In 1938, German Nazi dictator Adolf language arm of the Middle East-based lande (André), Thérèse, the late Jean- Hitler and Italian Fascist dictator Benito news channel, debuted in Canada with Marc (the late Rachael), the late Mussolini exchanged a pledge of eternal programming that included a discussion Richard (Lenis), Rolland (Diane), friendship at a meeting in Rome. on Canada's involvement in Afghanistan. Madeline (Marc), Francine (Robert), In 1945, Allied Gen. Dwight Eisenhower In 2010, the RCMP introduced new poli- Lise and Luc (Ginette). He also leaves said the Germans had been beaten on cies on Taser use saying they will fire stun to mourn his in-laws Roseleen land, sea and air. Russians liberated Slova- guns at people only when they're hurting (Keyworth), Elaine (Douglas) and kia. The British declared the Japanese were someone or clearly about to do so. The di- Aylmer and also many nephews, “decisively defeated” in Burma. rective mirrored a recommendation from nieces, other relatives and friends. In 1958, Canadian comedians Johnny a B.C. public inquiry on Taser use Wayne and Frank Shuster made the first prompted by the death of airline passen- Résidence Funéraire Windsor of a record 67 appearances on “The Ed Sul- ger Robert Dziekanski. 310 St-Georges St. Windsor, QC livan Show.” In 2011, Roman Catholic bishop Ray- PHONE: 819-845-5229 In 1961, the first wave of Freedom Rid- mond Lahey, who was caught in 2009 at FAX: 819-849-1924 ers left Washington for New Orleans to the airport with hundreds of www.casshomes.ca challenge racial segregation in the Amer- pornographic photos and videos of boys ican South. on his laptop, pleaded guilty to importing In 1970, four students were killed by child pornography. The 70-year-old former Cemetery Meeting National Guardsmen during an anti-war head of the diocese in Antigonish, N.S., im- By Danny Seo rally at Ohio's Kent State University. mediately turned himself in to begin serv- In 1971, a landslide eliminated the Que- ing time, even though he hadn't yet been MOE’S RIVER CEMETERY When you forget to bring your bec village of Saint-Jean Viannay, killing sentenced. (On Jan. 4, 2012, he received a The annual meeting of the Moe’s River reusable thermos to your local coffee 31 people and destroying 38 houses. The 15-month prison sentence. However, he Cemetery Company will be held at the shop, it doesn’t mean you need to toss area was later declared unfit for habita- was released for pre-sentencing time home of Mark Haseltine, 155 Moe’s River the disposable cup when you’re done sip- tion. served. He was also given two years proba- Road, Moe’s River on Wednesday, May 10 ping your java. The cardboard sleeve that In 1973, the Anglican Church of tion and was registered as a sex offender at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. protects your hands from burning is eas- Canada allowed women to become or- for 20 years.) ily recyclable; it’s corrugated cardboard dained ministers. In 2012, former media baron Conrad and can be tossed right into your recy- In 1980, Josip Broz Tito, Yugoslavia's Black was released from a Florida prison cling bin (or reused!). If you’re at Star- Cemetery Meeting leader since the Second World War, died where he was completing a 42-month sen- bucks, you can also toss the coffee cup, three days before his 88th birthday. tence for fraud and obstruction of justice. lid and sleeve right into the recycling In 1988, Pepsi-Cola became the first ad- U.S. immigration officials deported him to bins most stores have conveniently lo- cated inside the store. vertiser to buy commercial time on Soviet Canada where he earlier was granted a RIVERSIDE CEMETERY television. It purchased five minutes. one-year temporary resident permit. He re- The annual general meeting of the River- In 1990, Latvia's parliament voted nounced his Canadian citizenship in 2001 side Cemetery Company will be held at unanimously to declare the country's in- after being offered a peerage in Britain's 10 o`clock in the morning, Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Town Hall, East Farn- dependence from the Soviet Union. House of Lords. ham, QC. All interested parties are cor- In 1992, residents of the Northwest Ter- In 2012, the Royal Canadian Mint in dially invited to attend. ritories voted narrowly in favour of a move struck the final one-cent coin as David H. Byers, Secretary to re-draw the map of Canada. They en- it was being phased out after 154 years. 514-754-5007 dorsed dividing the territory into two sec- The last penny went to Canada's currency tions by the turn of the century. 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Lennoxville United Church, 6 Church St., LENNOXVILLE gion Community Learning Centre, 375 Rummage Sale on Thursday and Friday, Sherbrooke Women’s Connection meet- rue Armstrong, on Wednesday, May 10, May 4 & 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Satur- ing on Thursday, May 11 at 9:30 a.m. at 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Offered through the day, May 6, 9 a.m. to noon, bag sale. the ANAF Unit #318 (The Hut), 300 St. “Our Stories” project to commemorate OWNSHIPS RIER RICHMOND Francis St., Sherbrooke. Speaker Seleda Canada’s 150th anniversary of confeder- T ’ C Cleveland Women’s Institute will be Frey will share her faith journey. Music ation, with the participation of the Gov- holding its Jumble Sale on May 6 from 8 by The Castaways and special feature ernment of Canada. Dates/info at TOWNSHIPS a.m. to 11 a.m. at the United Church, 247 “Plant Exchange.” For info contact www.Townshippers.org/Canada150 or If you want to drink, that’s your busi- Principale South, Richmond. There is Pauline at 819-563-8061. under events at www.Facebook.com ness. If you want to stop, we can help. something for everyone. MAGOG /Townshippers. Register for the event on Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1-888-424- North Hatley St. Paul’s United Church Women will facebook [select going] or call Township- 2975, www.aa.org Reading from their works are hold their Spring Chicken and Biscuit pers’ at 819-566-5717 (toll-free 1-866-566- DANVILLE authors/poets Mark Abley (Conversa- Supper from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sat- 5717). There will be a Rummage Sale on Sat., tions with a Dead Man: The Legacy of urday, May 6 at 211 Pine St., Magog. Fea- LENNOXVILLE May 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Augus- Duncan Campbell Scott; The Tongues of turing homemade pies, gluten free The Bishop’s/Champlain Refugee Student tine’s Anglican Church in Earth: New and Selected Poems) and options available. $12 adults, $5 chil- Sponsorship Committee will be holding Danville. Come and see what treasure Endre Farkas (Blood is Blood; Never, dren. their annual Garage Sale in the Bishop’s you can discover. The Cafe Corner will Again) on Friday, May 5 at 7:15 p.m. Also, RICHMOND University Old Arena on Saturday, May 13 be serving coffee, tea and muffins. If a “Meet the Authors Potluck” at 6 p.m. Advance Notice. Scott Woods, Canadian from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Large selection of you have items to donate, the church downstairs at UUEstrie, 201 Main. All are Fiddle Champion and band, are coming furniture, sports equipment, electronics, will be open on May 3 and 5 between 2 welcome. No fee. Info: 819-842-4146 or to Richmond Regional School again this toys, clothes and household items. All p.m. and 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 [email protected]. www.uuestrie.ca, Face- year. Keep August 8 for the new two proceeds go to support the refugee stu- p.m. book UU Estrie. Gratitude to the Canada hour show featuring Scott and his sister dent sponsorship program. If you have COWANSVILLE Council for the Arts through the Quebec Kendra on “Twin Fiddles.” Tickets avail- items in good condition to donate please Country music with variety at Trinity Writers’ Federation. able at 819-826-5883. bring them to the lobby of the arena any Anglican Church, 409 South St., Cow- LENNOXVILLE LENNOXVILLE day between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Please note ansville on Saturday, May 6, 7 p.m. to 11 Mental Health Estrie will hold a Me- Ladies Auxiliary meeting at “The Hut”, the last day for donations is Wednesday, p.m. Entertainment by Jimmy Edwards choui Fundraiser on Saturday, June 3, 6 A.N.A.F. Unit #318, 300 St. Francis Street, May 10. We are not able to accept tires, Country Folks Band. Door prizes, 50-50 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the A.N.A.F. Unit #318, Lennoxville, on Wednesday, May 10 at 7 mattresses, TV’s or old computer moni- drawing. Support the church and food “The Hut,” 300 St. Francis Street, p.m. tors. bank. Admission charged. Lennoxville. Enjoy a delicious meal of LENNOXVILLE BULWER LENNOXVILLE beef, chicken, pork, vegetables, salads There will be 500 cards played at “The The 500 card parties will be underway The Lennoxville & District Women’s Cen- and dessert prepared by the Hut and Hut”, A.N.A.F. Unit #318, 300 St. Francis again at the Bulwer Community Center tre invites you to a special OWLS (Out- meet the guest of honour, the Hon- Street, Lennoxville, on Wednesday, May on Jordan Hill Road on Thursdays, May 11 standing Wise Ladies Sharing) group on ourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, P.C., MP 10 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. and May 25, at 1:30 p.m. Admission for Wednesday, May 10 at 2 p.m. Guest Compton-Stanstead. Tickets available at STANSTEAD cards, and lunch and prizes following the speaker, Patricia Tremblay will be be re- Mental Health Estrie, 257 Queen, Office Mother’s Day Coffee Party on Saturday, card games. viewing the use of Vitamins & Minerals 900, Lennoxville, 819-565-3777, May 13, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Christ RICHMOND supplements (dos and dont’s). Join us [email protected], or from any mem- Church Hall, 548 Dufferin, Stanstead. “Being Hank and Patsy” concert starring at Amédée-Beaudoin Community Centre ber of the Board of Directors. Admission Sales tables, food, jewellery, crafts, attic Laura Teasdale and Ralph Steiner at Rich- (10 Samuel-Gratham, Lennoxville). FREE charged. All welcome. treasurers. Please join us for coffee and mond Regional High School on Friday, entrance. For more information, please NORTH HATLEY goodies. Everyone welcome. Thrift Shop May 12 at 7 p.m. In this musical memoir, contact the LDWC 819-564-6626 or Free writing workshop on concrete po- also open. Free drawing for Mothers Day two actors embark on parallel journeys [email protected] etry by Townshippers’ Association with cake. that challenge them to play the roles of LENNOXVILLE the participation of the Government of NEWPORT, VT Country Music’s most iconic heroes, HCC Church Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to Canada, at the North Hatley Library, 165 Osher Lifelong Learning Lecture series Hank William and Patsy Cline.? noon, on Saturday, May 5. Toys, movies, rue Main, on Thursday, May 11, 1:30 p.m. introduces their Spring 2017 season on Fundraiser for the South Durham United books, children’s clothing, household to 4 p.m. Dates/info: www.Township- Wednesday, May 10: Daniel Miller pre- Church. Pre-sale tickets available at 819- items and more. Doors open at 8 a.m. pers.org/Canada150 or under events at sents “This is Not Your Grandfather’s Al 858-2558, 819-858-2450 or 819-858-2473. sharp. 102 Queen St., doors are off the To register, click on the “going” option Qaeda: Origins, Vision, and Future Tra- NORTH HATLEY parking lot. Rain or shine. NFLD Mission on www.Facebook.com/Townshippers or jectory of ISIS” from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Lec- Easter Townships annual Antique Car Trip fundraiser. call Townshippers’ at 819-566-5717 (toll- tures are held at the Hebard State Office Show & Shine on Sunday, June 4 at the LENNOXVILLE free 1-866-566-5717). Building in downtown Newport, 2nd FL Municipal Park of North Hatley, 3125 The Lennoxville Elementary School LENNOXVILLE Conference Room. Admission charged, Capelton Road, North Hatley from 10 P.P.O. will be helding a Bazaar on Friend- Pre-Mother’s Day Supper on Sunday, May season passes available. Dessert, coffee, a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain or shine. See you ship Day, June 10, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Army Navy Air Force tea, and conversation follows. More de- there! Lennoxville Elementary. There will also Unit 318 (The Hut), 300 St. Francis Street, tails on www.learn.uvm.edu/osher or LENNOXVILLE be a Silent Auction ending at 2:30 p.m. Sherbrooke (Lennoxville). Roast Beef contact Suzi, 802-673-9499 or Advance notice: Friendship Day to be Tables available. Info: lennoxvilleppo@ with all the trimmings, pie for dessert. [email protected] held June 10, 2017 in Lennoxville. The pa- gmail.com Tickets available at the door. Only one LENNOXVILLE rade will start at 10:30 a.m. This year’s LENNOXVILLE sitting. Information: 819-346-9122 after The Lennoxville and District Commu- theme: Canada’s 150th birthday. Info 819- 10 a.m. nity Aid will be holding a Blood Pressure 569-3118. clinic on Tuesday, May 9 at 164 Queen • • • Street, Suite #104, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 This column accepts items announcing p.m. events organized by churches, service th WATERVILLE clubs and recognized charitable institu- 90 Birthday celebration The Lennoxville and District Commu- tions for a $7.00 fee, $10.00 for 2 inser- Weldon Dustin (Dusty) nity Aid will be holding a Blood Pressure tions of same notice, $13.00 for 3 clinic on Tuesday, May 9 at the Town publications. Maximum 35 words. If you will be celebrating his Hall from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. have more than 35 words the charge will th 90 birthday on Sunday, NORTH HATLEY be $10.00 per insertion. Requests should May 7 at the Beulah The Lennoxville and District Commu- be mailed, well in advance, to The United Church hall nity Aid will be holding a Blood Pressure Record, 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec, on Main St., clinic on Friday, May 5 at the Library, 165 J1M 2E2, be signed and include a tele- Main St. North, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 phone number and payment. Telephone Ayer’s Cliff. a.m. requests will not be accepted. Admission charges and trade names will be deleted. Friends and family RICHMOND Join Townshippers’ Association for a free No dances. are invited to memoir writing at the Richmond & Re- drop-in between 1:30 p.m. and Fig.11 4:30 p.m. to make his day a very › If this feels like a math test, visit special one. mathliteracy.ca or call 1-800-303-1004. No gifts, just a few minutes of your time. Math solves problems Page 10 Thursday, May 4, 2017 [email protected] The Record

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Does one always Offer suggestions and incentives to get Live and learn. What you experience others on board. Charm will help you get while working or playing alongside oth- exactly what you want. cue with 12-plus ers will build strength, courage and the SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Look over ability to take on something extraordi- contracts, settlements and investments points? nary. Believe in and trust in yourself and carefully. A joint venture may not be as By Phillip Alder your ability to assess situations and find good as you think. Check out alternative concrete solutions. Stand tall and act ways to use your skills to stabilize your Lenin said, “One fool can ask more with honor and responsibility. position. questions in a minute than 12 wise men TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Take plea- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Emo- can answer in an hour.” sure in doing the things you enjoy with tional problems will set in if you don’t A couple of days ago, we learned that the people who make you happy. Outings communicate with someone honestly. after an opening bid, a takeout double with children, a close friend or loved one Trying to keep the peace by withholding and a pass, if fourth hand cue-bids the will give you greater insight into your re- your true feelings won’t solve the prob- opener’s suit, it shows 12 points or more. lationships. lem. But is that the only bid the advancer can GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Work on CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — An in- make when this strong? self-improvements instead of trying to vestment opportunity will entice you, but Of course not! Look at the South hand. change others. Your input into how some- do your research before you get involved. What should he bid after one club - dou- one should live or look will result in an Making an impulsive move or commit- ble - pass around to him? argument that will be difficult to resolve. ment will box you into a situation that With a balanced hand, a good holding CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Don’t get could have serious ramifications. in the opener’s suit (remember, partner angry when you should be taking care of AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Make business. It’s up to you to set the stan- plans to get together with someone you is short in that suit) and no length in a dard, follow through with your plans and don’t see often or plan a reunion with old major suit, the advancer may bid in no- reap the rewards. friends. Discussing past dreams will in- trump. One no-trump shows 6-9 points, LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — A setback due spire you to take a second look at some. two no-trump 10-12 and three no-trump a to someone’s inaccuracy will disappoint PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — You can surprising 13-15. Here, South should leap clubs. Two more winners can be estab- you. Don’t get stuck on what you cannot make personal changes, but first iron out to three no-trump. lished in spades. South should take the change, when you should do something any foreseeable difficulties. Getting along After this is passed out and West has first trick and immediately play a spade. that will bring progressive results. Ro- with your peers, superiors or a partner led the club jack, how should South pro- West does best to capture that trick mance is encouraged. will be necessary to excel. ceed? and shift to the diamond king, but de- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Do your ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Collabo- If South has a four-card major, he clarer can win and persevere in spades. best to avoid a disagreement with one of rate with your peers in order to come up might well start with a cue-bid, planning The defenders cannot take more than your peers. Proceed quietly to avoid in- with ideas regarding a project you are to fall back on three no-trump if a 4-4 fit two spades and two diamonds. terference. Working from home will help working on or an idea you want to pre- in that suit does not exist. When in no-trump, immediately play you accomplish more in less time. sent and launch. Celebrate with a loved Declarer starts with eight top tricks: on the suit where you wish to establish LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You don’t one. four hearts, one diamond and three winners. CROSSWORD

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