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Section B m tmm mUSuoni "BwmeComtyNews Thursday, July 11,1991 ; ’ S f ï ¦w •H-rni in the llillhinud.send it to: liromr Con nix Cinniinwity liillbnnrd.do /he/{eeoefl, 88 l.iikesidr Hood, liromr I.nfn: Onr-bee, JOE l\'(>; or 2850 Orlnrmr St., Sherbrooke, thieber, ]IK IAI.Ot just dro/i it by the Kninclton of/ire.Mo In nil mii.sl hr received by Monday noon, the week of l>iibliailinn.Always be sure to inrlllile n liliimr number.I The RP]CORD—Thursday.July 11.IMI-BIl Brome Lake swim program makes learning fun By Karen Stairs Think summer and you think water.Think Brome Lake and you think beach, or more precisely Douglas Beach.Think swimming and you should think the Brome Lake Aquatic Program.Now entering its ninth season, the program offers a combination of Red Cross and Royal Life Saving Society instruction.From basic water safety through to Bronze Cross, the highest pre-instructor level, the program offers something for everyone.It was originally developed by Director Nancy Dixon, when her own son was at the age to begin lessons and there were none being offered in Knowlton.This year, about 200 swimmers are registered.Dixon wants to see more people take advantage of the opportunity.“We’re able to give our courses at the regular price of only $25 per season because of the town subsidy and some private donations,” she says.Registration fees account for only a third of the program’s operating budget.Classes run for 45 minutes at the beginner levels and the more advanced classes last for an hour.Each class swims three times a week.EVALUATION Swimmers are continuously evaluated in their courses and advance when they have mastered the requirements for each level.This way some swimmers complete a couple of levels over the summer.The key to the program’s success is a qualified and experienced teaching staff.Both Red Cross and Royal Life Saving Society Instructors Certificates are required for the instructors.Head Instructor Wendy Richard has returned for a fourth summer at the beach.She came up through the program and Dixon sees this as an advantage.“We like to be able to hire local people, especially those who have done their training with us,” she says.Richard says the lake environment tends to produce stronger swimmers.“The water’s not heated and they have the waves to sometimes swim against.” Many of the classes are team taught.Dixon explains that this way, swimmers having difficulty with a stroke or technique can be taken aside with one of the instructors for extra help, without holding back the whole class.The classes include some theory although Dix says, “We try to keep the classes fun by using games at all levels.” PROGRESS BADGES Badges are awarded when swimmers progress from one level to the next.Dixon says this is very important.“It gives them an immediate reward and they’re very proud of it.” Other special features are clinics, where extra help is available on an invidual basis, From basic water safety to Bronze Cross, the pro gram offers something for everyone.RESSORTS RAINVILLE ENR.THE AREA’S SPECIALIST (5 1 4 ) 263-90 64 Toll free: 1-800-363-1273 and a parent/child class.The Aquatic program is administered by a committee of six.who along with Dixon believe such a program is necessary in our area.The swim team is an important part of it.Each summer in August a meet is held with neighbours at the Brome Lake Boat Club.“It’s very competitive,” says Dixon.“Sometimes we win, sometimes we don’t.” The program runs until Au- gust 16 and is still accepting late registrations.A barbecue is held at the end of the summer when special awards are presented along with a trophy for the best male and female swimmer.Swimming in a lake makes the swimmers stronger, instructor Wendy Richard says.EVERYDAY, HOT DEALS TO KEEP YOU COOL ^iojojrjb: lOO LAKESIDE, KNOWLTON 243-.July 11, 1991—B9 July 13th and 14th Brome Grounds J m O' ENTERTAINMENT only) "BRUCE GOLDEN" SHOW (Sat.GIBSON BOYS GRASS CREEK BLUEGRASS TODD GORR TRIO BOB FULLER LEONA DIONNE JEANNIE ARSENEAULT LINDSAY PUGH TENNESSEE JOHN WILLIAMS BILL BLAND BOBBY VAILLANCOURT "TUNE UP BOYS" (Sat.only) STRINGALONG BLUERIDGE BLUEGRASS SMILIN SLIM RODGERS ROCKY RODGERS JOHN CHRISTOPHER RAYMOND ST.LAURENT LARRY DOUGLAS GARRY PEREZ GILLES LOISIER WANDERING HILLBILLIES BLUE ANGEL ALL-STARS plus THE COUNTRY BAND CHALLENGE Show will go on rain or shine There is a covered grandstand and stage.Bring your cushion or a lawn chair if you want a front row seat.ONT.N.Y.ONT.MIL.N.S.ONT.P.E.I.ONT.N.S.QUE.ONT.QUE.MTL.MTL.ONT.QUE.N.F.QUE.KTY.QUE.N.B.MTL.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ?* * * * * * * * ?* ?x- * X- X- X- X- X* * * * * X- X- X- X- Bob Fuller - 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July Kth - 28th 25% off all jewellery appraisals for insurance purposes Goldsmith: David N.Dawes 23 years service Member CJA Interest-free payment plan ailable avail* 37 Lakeside Knowlton, Québec (514) 243-5128 Brome County Women’s institute annual convention held in Abercorn On May 3 the Abercorn W.I.hosted the Brome County annual convention.President Sheila Needham opened the meeting with all repeating the Collect and singing O Canada.A moment of silence was held for deceased members.Miss Lincoln, a devoted member and Mrs.Shonyo (mother of Ruby Sherrer) of Austin.Donations were given to Adelaide Hoodless Home in their memory.Pauline Wilkins, President of 1 Abercorn branch welcomed members and guests.Ruby Sherrer.Jocelyn Meunier and Pearle Yates.Jean Lee acted as secretary in the absence of Beth Cham-poux.Minutes read and report given on the October rally held in Magog.Two requests were made for an Abbie Pritchard throw, one tor Mrs.Riddell of Abercorn and Mona Charters of Sutton branch.Treasurer Betty Needham gave her report and the program books were handed out.Convenors gave their yearly reports.Morning business ended with Betty Needham telling a joke about wheels on wheels in heaven.All enjoyed a bountiful dinner in the upstairs hall, after which all went over to the P.R.R.P.Abercorn (recycling project).Afternoon session opened with roll call taken with 35 members and live guests.The competition for the county was judged by Ruth Best and Gladys Hubbard.Stuffed animals: 1st.Sylvia Hopps: 2nd, Pat Lahue: 3rd.Jean Lee and the fourth was not judged as it did not have the yarn attached, made by Vera Meilleur.J.&P.Coats: collar made by Sylvia Hopps.The officers for the following years are Betty Needham, President; Ola Carr, 1st Vice and Norma Sherrer, 2nd; Treasurer.Sheila Needham and Beth Champoux, Secretary.Agriculture convenor Norma Jennings; Publicity, Pat La-hue: Education and Cultural Activities, Mary Ward; Canadian Industries.Frances Tracy; International Affairs.Eileen Taylor; Home Ec and Health.Vera Meilleur, Citizenship and Legislation, B.Davidson.At this time a gift was given to Sheila Needham for her three years in office.Sheila then presented Pearle Yates with a gift for all her work as Provincial President.Pat Coates thanked the Abercorn branch for hosting the convention.Meeting closed and all enjoyed tea and snacks before returning home.Shefford No.77 Ladies Auxiliary holds regular meeting A regular monthly meeting was held on June 9 with a very good turn-out.Bobbie Cochrane.acting President opened the meeting in Ritual form.The colours were presented by the Sgt.-at-Arms Tootie McCullough and colour bearers Lois Campbell and Debbie Edwards.The minutes from the last meeting were read and moved accepted as read and carried.Correspondence: A thank- you card from Joyce Durrell for cards and calls while in hospital.A thank-you note from the Massey Vanier High School for the donation of a bursary, also asking for someone to present this to the winner on pre-sentation night.Debbie Edwards offered to do this again this year.It would be a special presentation because her daughter, April Edwards had been chosen to receive this bursary.A thank-you letter la caisse populaire de Waterloo CENTRE DE SERVICES 459 RUE KNOWLTON VILLE DE LAC BROME SIÈGE SOCIAL 4990 RUE FOSTER! CP 200 WATERLOO 242-1270 (514) 539-1023 PINNACLE PEDDLER GENERAL STORE WITH GIFT SHOP We accept MasterCard Visa Mobil Esso Petra South Main Street, RICHFORD, Vermont (We're at the far end of town) 802-848-3886 New pumps arriving soon PINNACLE PEDDLER ism from the Senior Branch for the generous donation received from the Ladies.Membership: Acting President.Bobbie Cochrane initiated a new member into the Auxiliary, Suzanne Belval.Acting Treasurer, Grace Rainville gave the treasurer’s report in the absence of Lillian Bouchard, treasurer.Social: It was reported that Betty Ann Tryhorn and Lucille Aitken were the hostesses for the evening.Sick and welfare: Edith Stur-tevant reported she had sent out three birthday and a get-well card and that she had visited several of our shut-ins.Grace Rainville reported she had attended the District meeting with Tootie McCullough and Rita McGovern on June 2nd in Sutton.Everyone was in favour of going to the Dragon Vert for our September meeting.It was moved and accepted that the Ladies would pay for half of their meal.Being no further business the meeting was moved adjourned and a social hour enjoyed by all.Lucky winners of the drawings were Debbie Edwards, | Dorothy Neilsen, Joyce Durrell and l,ois Campbell.Please give generously to The Kidney Foundation | Of Canada.* The RECORD—Thursday.July 11.1991—Bll St.James Guild holds regular meeting FOSTER — The June meeting of the St.James Guild was held at the home of Suzy Allen on Wednesday afternoon.June 12.The president Dorothy de Solla called the meeting to order at 2 p.m.welcomed members and visitors and led in prayer.Ten members responded to the roll call and three visitors were welcomed.The minutes of the May meeting were read and approved.The treasurer gave her report.Proceeds of the May rummage sale were $283.25 and proceeds of the May card party were $174 from admissions and $24.on a drawing.Another rummage sale was held on June 29.The corresponding secretary reported sympathy cards sent to the families of Allan Shufelt and Myrtle McLellan.A bill for keys to the hall of $3.48 was presented and voted paid.The July meeting will be hosted by Loys Heatherington on Wednesday, July 10 in the hall at 2 p.m.Some discussion followed on the article in the Record on the Bishop Carmichael Memorial Church, St.James Parish.Much credit is due Muriel Whitehead for this article.It was not an easy task as no records were available, thus she had to rely on people’s memories.The name of one of our former pastors was inadvertently omitted.that of the Rev.Neville Tucker.Although at one time, it was a mission church, it is Creek United Church Women hold regular meeting FOSTER — There were only six ladies in attendance at the United Church Women’s meeting in the hall on June 19 which was opened by the president, Margot Allen with the reading of the UCW Purpose in unison.Helen McGovern led the worship with a Bible study from the Presbyterial Conference based on Genesis 19:1-19 looking at it from women’s perspective.The minutes wree read by the secretary.Alice Whitcher: accepted as read and signed by the President.One item from the minutes was emphasized which was that we w'ould be responsible with the Mission Services items for "one year only.” The Treasurer gave her report which showed we need to get busy with the "No-bake Sale” which has been delayed due to the need of more notices being printed.Some new arrangements were made re the purchasing of groceries for the after-services coffee hour.There will be four young people from this area who wish to attend camp at Quebec Lodge.They are Laura and William Allen, Jamey Ratcliffe and Christopher Owen.The UCW will help towards their expenses as in previous years.No more could be arranged about the catering opportunity until more details are made available.The annual donation to the Aquatic Club will be sent.There was one item of communication, a thank-you note from Esther Honey.After collecting and dedicating the offering in the usual manner, the meeting closed and lunch was enjoyed.now a part of the parish of St.Luke’s in Waterloo.At that time St.James Parish included the churches at Bondville and Fulford which have since been closed.The lucky draw was won by Josie Curtiss.The sum of $100.had been realized from the sale of Anglican cookbooks.The president moved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Elvia Johnson.Following the benediction, refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by some of the members.Les Aliments Carrière inc.Food Manufacturer Best wishes to the directors and staff of the Bedford Fair! !Be Qlou !Be ^Beautiful Sur rendez-vous 242-1399 By appointment 15% citoyens Senior citizens vhon 1 ¦* ASSO^ ' Desourdy Wilson THE LARGEST FUNERAL PARLOUR IN COWANSVILLE Desourdy Wilson is pleased to announce that renovations to our funeral home on Buzzell Street are now completed.Our remodelled reception hall qow accommodates up to 200 people in a dignified and peaceful setting.We are also pleased to offer more intimate facilities suitable for smaller gatherings, as well as a chapel.Desourdy Wilson offers various artists of the region an opportunity to display their works.Paintings by Monique Nolin and Carole Legare Danis are currently on display.Desourdy Wilson invites you to stop by and visit our newly renovated rooms on Buzzell Street.Everything has been thought of for your comfort and satisfaction.Easy access through a large foyer and the tastefully decorated, air conditioned facilities welcome visitors.All facilities are located on one floor — a feature appreciated by our elderly and handicapped.IIIIHMIII Cowansi/ille: 109 William 104 Buzzell Knowlton: 318 Knowltonrd lïlansonville: 4 Vale Perkins td Sullon: 31 Main South Desourdy Wilson inc.Funeral Homes HeadOllice, 109.William Cowansville (Quebec) J2K1K9 (514) 263-1212 B12—The RECORD—Thursday.July II.1991 Brigham Doris E.Dougall Mrs.Angie Sherrer was a recent supper guest of Mrs.Ada Goodhue and Miss Doris Dou-gall.Mr.and Mrs.Cedric Dougall spent a few days with their daughter.Mr.and Mrs.Archie Pettes of Round Lake.N.Y.While there they visited their grandson Mr.and Mrs.Bill Pettes and family, also their granddaughter.Mr.and Mrs.Brian Smith.Sean and new baby Lauren.Mrs.Norman Hillyer spent a weekend with herdaughter Mr.and Mrs.deLuca and family of Rosemere and attended the baptism of her little grandson Robert Norman Pierre de-Luca.Mrs.George Watts has returned to her summer home here.Mrs.Ada Goodhue and Miss Doris Dougall attended the wedding of the former's great-newphew James Lamoureux and Miss Tammy Bilodeau which took place in East Berkshire and reception at the Dairy Bar at Enosburg, Vt.on Saturday.June 22.Mrs.Goodhue and Miss Dougall called on the former’s niece.Mrs.Basil Royea and Mr.Royea of Orange City.Florida.now staying with their son.Mr.and Mrs.Gary Royea and son in Richford, Vt.Robert Clark.Prescott, Ont., has been visiting relatives and friends in the vicinity.Mrs.John Madden.Georgia, Vt.was a dinner guest of her parents Mr.and Mrs.Cedric Dougall on Wednesday, June Sutton Mable Boyce 538-2946 Mr.and Mrs.Gordon Hebert, Middlebury.Vt., spent a week with his sister Mrs.Daisy Johnston.Brome.Mrs.Karen Gay, Port Car-tier, Que., is spending a few days with her step-father Lyd-ney Kirby and visiting relatives and friends in the area.Mr.and Mrs.L.Hart.Kings- Because you *' fv*'-, ÎE* y ¦ .COOl'NSSl!*'5 A ton.Ont.visited Lynnis Dempsey and Tom Cook recently.Mae Russell and Clayton, Page have returned home after spending a week in Mississauga.Ont., with Mr.and Mrs.M.Applebee and family.En route, home they called on Mr.and Mrs.Lin Dempsey in Peterbo-i rough.Ont.Pete and Cora Hazard returned to their home after spending a week in Atlanta.Georgia.where they attended thei wedding of their son Clark to Florine De Vere of Calgary on June 22nd.Carl and Alice Bidwell motored to Baie Comeau to enjoy a week of fishing.Bid Lachapelle and Stephen spent a week with Pam and Kim McOuat and family in St.Andrews East.Mr.and Mrs.Arnold Kirby, Jasper, Ont., spent a few days with her sister Mable Boyce early in July and visited relatives in Mansonville and Brome area.Mrs.Dale Kirby, Smiths Falls.Ont., with her two daughters spent a few days with her parents Mr.and Mrs.M.Jones.Mrs.Daisy Johnston and her guests were dinner guests at the home of her sister Mrs.Wallace Sayers, King Rd., West Brome, recently.On July 1st.Daisy Johnston.Maurice and Marion Fuller and Gordon Westover provided music as part of the Canada Day celebration at Austin, Que.With Daisy and Gordon playing fiddles, Marion on piano and Maurice with his spoons, lively music was enjoyed.Sympathy to the Madden family in the loss of Margaret Madden.Mrs.Madden taught school for many years in this area, was well known and highly respected.Trudy and Bob Hector of Montreal were recent supper guests of Mrs.Muriel Miller.Bid and Stephen, David.Joanne and June Lamb.Cathy and Ralph Davidson, Pete and Cora Hazard were all in St.Andrews East to attend the wedding of Wenda McOuat to Dr.Jean Ouelette on Saturday, June 29.Birthday greetings to Evelyn Harvey, Mrs.Preston Crittenden.Arline Willey, Muriel Miller, Vera Smith and Merlin Derby who all have July birthdays.LAC 1Ï ItOiM I