The record, 14 mars 2001, Supplément 1

Brome County NEWS Wednesday, March 14, 2000 Contractor LICENCE REG: SiU-2165-3] Machinery work • Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) • Private road * Land shaping • Drainage Artificial lake/pond • Septic system • Demolition - Foundation • Topsoil - Aggregate • Sand • Gravel • Fieldstone Tel: (450) 242-2544 ii, ch.Glen, Bolton-Ouest ROCH VALLIÈRES inc.' The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome—Missisquoi Community works to preserve church Philipsburg Church one of oldest operating Methodist chapels in Quebec By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent St-Armand West High on the hill overlooking the eastern shore of Missisquoi Bay stands a simple stone church that may be one of the province’s unique architectural treasures.The Philipsburg United Church is not only one of the oldest continuously operating Methodist chapels in the province of Quebec, it may also be a rare extant example of a Methodist meeting house.However, the congregation at the Philipsburg United Church has declined to the point where services are held only six to eight times a year and, as a result, the funds required to conduct extensive restorations are beyond the parish’s means.As a result, local United Church volunteers have turned to the Fondation du patrimoine religieux du Quebec to secure funding to preserve this unique religious monument.The foundation was created as a result of lobbying by Interfaith Heritage Association Living Stones.It submitted a partnership proposal to Quebec’s Culture and Communications Ministry to ensure the financing of the preventive maintenance and development of religious heritage throughout the province.SEE CHURCH, PAGE 13 '**¦“*•» WAV, B - • CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT The congregation at the Philipsburg United Church has declined to the point where services are held only six to eight times a year.Lads & Lassies of the Dance CAROLINE KEUNt/CUKKhM'UNUENT Irish dancers Warren and Brenna Haydock gave a demonstration of traditional Irish dancing at the Philipsburg Royal Canadian Legion's St.Patrick’s Day supper.The brother and sister team, grandchildren of Legion president Audrey Paige, travelled with parents Doug and Terry Haydock from Guelph, Ont., to perform for the Philipsburg crowd.The sibling duo study with three-time world champion Irish dancer Grant Smith and have already competed in their age categories in North American national competitions.- Caroline Kehne, Record Correspondent, Philipsburg.Pierre Marziali Pharmacist Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed.9-8 p.m.Thurs.& Fri.9-9 p.m.Sat 9 - 5 p.m.408 South St, Cowansville 263-2171 ESSAÏM V Always at your service -\r m VwLDEfjTHEATRE For your reward miles v\.choose KR all the way Open Daily 8-10 p.m.472 Knowlton Rd.Knowlton 243-6692 104 N.Main St.Albans, Vt.MARCH 16 Brad Pin 4 Julia Roberts m HH THE MEXICAN 7 & 9:20.Mat Sat.Sun.: 2 to MARCH 22 ™” SEE SPOT RUN 0 6 Mat Sat, Sun : 2 J4 Chris flock à E3 DOWN TO EARTH 7:30 & 9 Mat Sat.Sun.: 2 Steven Seigalin (71 EXIT WOUNDS 7,9.Mat Sat., Sun.: 4 Coming: Traffic, CraucMng Tig*, Maori Braatora, Spy KMi Résidence pour les Aînés / Retirement Residence Long term or convalescent stays with 24-hour nursing care yv 28 Mount Echo, Knowlton (450) 242-4663 page 2 Wednesday, March 14, 2001 Brome County News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar March 15 The Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo, will hold their annual St.Patrick’s Day luncheon from 11:30 a.m.to 1:30 p.m.Adults, $5; children under 10, $2.50.Music with Vel and Norm.Everyone welcome! March 16 The Royal Canadian Legion, Cowansville, will hold a St.Patricks supper at 120 Davignon St.from 6 to 7:30 p.m.$6 per person.Music.Information: 263-3543.Members and non-members are welcome.The Knowlton United Church U.C.W.have cancelled their dessert card party that was to be held on Friday, March 16.It has been rescheduled for Friday, March 30 at 12:30 p.m.$4.March 17 Mental Health & Well Being Meeting at St.Paul’s Church (in the basement), Knowlton, Saturday at 2 p.m.Do you or someone you know suffer from some form of depression?Are words like schizophrenia, manic depression, bipolar disorder confusing to you?Do you have difficulty knowing how to cope with these conditions or to support someone who struggles with them?For more information, call Linda at (450) 243-0928.March 18 The Royal Canadian Legion, Cowansville, will hold a breakfast at 120 Davignon St., from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.Everyone welcome! Cribbage Tournament at Brome Hotel, 343 Stagecoach Rd„ Brome.Registration, 12:30 p.m.; start, 1 p.m.Snacks available.Info.: 243-5717.Profits for Bucks for Kids.The Royal Canadian Legion, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo, will serve an old time country breakfast from 8:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.Adults, $5; children under 10, $2.50.Music with Norm and Vel.Everyone welcome! March 20 Spring coffee party, sponsored by the Friendly Society and friends at Trinity Anglican Church, 409 South St., Cowansville from 10 to 11:30 a.m.Tasty food and more surprises.Donations only.March 23 Township Toddlers first annual fundraising bingo at Sutton Legion, 2 Curly St.at 7 p.m.Nine games $20; 9 gifts; two $30 jackpots; and $150 prize.Children 10 and up welcome.All profits to Montreal Children’s and BMP Hospitals.For more information call Ross Côté at 266-1716.March 25 Missisquoi Historical Society ‘Maple Festival’ at the Memorial Hall, Stan-bridge East.Sugar-time brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Cost: $12.Advance Tickets, $10.Sale of maple products and bake sale.Reservations: (450) 248-3153 or fax (450) 248-0420.April 7 8t 8 28th Annual Skating Extravaganza Storybook Magic on Ice presented by Cowansville Figure Skating Club at the Cowansville Arena (rte.104), Saturday, 7 p.m., Sunday, 1 p.m.Tickets available at arena Mondays, 4:30 - 7:50 p.m., Wednesdays, 4:30 - 7 p.m„ Fridays, 4:30 -6:15 p.m., Sundays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Sit back and enjoy the magic and lights as more that 100 costumed skaters bring to life family favourites like Snow White, Anastasia and the Wizard of Oz.The Club’s gold medalists Alicia Good-hue and Andreanne Daigle will be amongst five soloists to shine this season and once again our top skaters will grace the ice with a waltz.Reserve early: 263-0404, leave message anytime.Tickets, $6, must be picked up within 3 days.Also available at door.April 22 Knowlton Lions Club Mobile Eye Clinic will be held at the Community Centre from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Ophthalmologist will be in attendance.Please bring your Medicare card.Arts Calendar April 8 As part of our 10th anniversary celebrations, the Choeur Classique de TEstrie, with invited guest choir, L’Ensemble vocal Polymnie, will be per- forming Carl Orffs Carmina Burana at Le Palace de Granhy, 135 Principale at 8 p.m.Marc David will be conducting the 150 choristers and the 65 musicians of the orchestre Symphonique de la Mon-térégie.Tickets are $25.Information: 266-7827 and 372^956.April 28 & 29 Knowlton Harmony Band Fifth Anniversary Spring Concert at Knowlton Pub Playhouse, 267 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton, Saturday, April 28, at 8 p.m.and matinee Sunday, April 29, at 2 p.m.Tickets: Adults, $10; children, $5.For reservations call Wade Johnston (450) 243-5432, Bob Quilliams (450) 297-2797 or Larry Frizzle (450) 243-6348.Church Services PARISH OF BROME St.Aidan, Sutton Junction, 1st & 3rd Sundays at 2:30 p.m.(in houses: info.243-6096); Ascension, West Brome, All services at 9:30 a.m.; Holy Trinity, Iron Hill, 1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays at 11 a.m.& 2nd at 7:30 p.m.(Church Hall); St.John Evengelist, Brome Village, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays at 11 a.m.& 4th at 7:30 p.m.(Hymn Sing).Sunday School, Brome Hall, Brome Village, 11 a.m.All welcome.ST.PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 24 St.Paul’s Road, Knowlton.We wish to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known.Sunday Services, 8 & 10 a.m.Sunday School and Nursery, 10 a.m.The Rev.Ralph T.Leavitt - Pastor.Allow us to welcome you! KNOWLTON/CREEK PASTORAL CHARGE Worship & song by members & Rev.Burn Purdon.Creek United, Foster, 9:30 a.m.Knowlton United, Knowlton, 11 a.m.Everyone welcome.COWANSVILLE AREA PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH: Worship and Sunday School at Emmanuel United Church, 10:30 a.m.Senior Choir practice, 9 a.m.Junior Choir, 10 a.m.All welcome.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, COWANSVILLE invites you to worship and fellowship Sunday mornings at 9 a.m.and 10:30 a.m., 409 South St.This active little church has a nursery and Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.Drop in or call 263-2662.May God Bless You.The Rev.Richard Randall.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH SUTTON Warmly welcomes you to join us in Worship of the Lord.Service, Sundays, 10:30 a.m.at 52 Principale Sud.The Rev.Canon Tim Smart, Rector.ST.PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH WATERLOO, Worship and Sunday School at 11 a.m.each Sunday.Everyone welcome! ST.LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, WATERLOO, 400 de la Cour.Sunday services at 9:30 a.m.Holy Communion is celebrated with the Rev.Wilmur Davidson on the 2nd Sunday of each month.Our doors are open, our hearts are open, our arms are open - please join us in prayer.We will welcome your visit.SUTTON-DUNHAM UNITED Everyone is cordially invited to attend services at 10:30 a.m.in Sutton on the first and second Sundays and in Dunham on the third and fourth Sundays of each month.Come, let us worship together.BAPTIST CHURCHES Sunday Services: Mansonville Baptist, 9:30 a.m.; Olivet Baptist, Sutton, 11 a.m.All welcome.MANSONVILLE UNITED CHURCH each Sunday at 11:00 am.For ages 3 and up (those younger are welcome in worship).Please phone to register in advance with either Rev.Christine MacLeod at 292-3996 or Kim Nichols at 292-3157.(Children must be accompanied by an adult who can either help in Sunday School or join us in worship.Thank you.) BEDFORD PASTORAL CHARGE invites you to come and worship with us.Minister: Rev.Malcolm Cogswell.Stanbridge East, 9:30 a.m., Wesley Church, Bedford, 11 a.m„ Mystic, 12:30 p.m.Community Notes Do you wish you could read better?Need help with basic math?Call the Ya-maska Literacy Council.Work one-on-one with a tutor and learn at your own pace.Lessons are FREE, private and confidential.Learning can be fun so why not do something for yourself today?Call Wendy at 263-7503.Bmne County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1V0 Tel.: (450) 242-1188 / Fax: (450) 243-5155 RATES & DEADLINES COMMUNITY CALENDAR Brome County News Community Calendar is reserved for non-profit organizations only.Deadline is noon on Mondays.A pre-paid fee of $6 is required weekly.Please forward notices to Box 488, Knowlton, JOE 1V0, email: bcn-news@endirect.qc.ca, or fax: (450) 243-SI 55.Visa and Mastercard accepted.Brome County 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 / 242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 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other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of'IV Record are available.The Reconi was founded on February 7.1897.and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by 3050955 Nova Scotia ULC.a subsidiary of Hollinger Canadian Newspapers LP.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA w Brome County News Wednesday, March 14, 2001 page 3 Disabled peoples’ helpers get recognition Certified ISO 9002 yy.Ililll ¦ .«.fT Organizers of Intellectual Disability Week don’t want them overlooked them out every day often don’t get enough recognition for what they do.“They love the people as much as the people love them, but we don’t often say how much we appreciate the help of the community.” Individuals with mental disabilities, By René Bruemmer Waterloo During Intellectual Dis-ability Week in Quebec, running from March 11 to 17, organizers want to ensure that a certain segment of society often overlooked when it comes to caring for the mentally disabled get the recognition it deserves: the communities and people who interact with them everyday and enrich their lives.“The communities are amazing around here,” Shane Whipple of the Centres But-ters-Savoy et Horizon said yesterday.“There is a huge level of sensitization in regions around Knowlton, Cowansville and Waterloo because people have been around and integrated for years.But I think that companies that hire these individuals, and the workers who help including Down’s Syndrome, autism and general learning problems, have been incorporated into local workshops, factories, restaurants and stores for years.More than 2,300 individuals with mental disabilities are served by the -Centres Butters-Savoy et Horizon and its 800 employees in an area roughly encompassing the Brome-Missisquoi region.It is the third largest organization of its type in the province, with a mandate to aid the mentally disabled and their families and to reintegrate individuals as much as possible into regular society.CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE RENÉ BRUEMMER Shane Whipple, work and day services manager for the Centres Butters-Savoy et Horizon in the Knowlton and Waterloo regions, in the Waterloo workshop.C.K.’s INCOME TAX SERVICE & BOOK-KEEPING Bilingual & Confidential Individual Income Tax returns Self-employed Small businesses •Pick up 4f iteUvery Service jlwilable 51 2 KNOWLTON RD.KNOWLTON Phone/Fax 243-6324 Carol Krainyk Nomination Mr.Deragon, President of Groupe Deragon, along with his staff, is pleased to welcome Mr.Pierre Hamel to the position of customer service at Voie Rapide.Mr.Hamel has worked for many years in the automotive field.His expertise will allow our clientele to benefit from a quick and courteous service for maintenance work and minor repairs.Moreover, he invites all his customers and friends to come see him, he will be pleased to serve you.Groupe Deragon is an ensemble of enterprises in full growth working in the automotive field with a mission to become the top of the line in the Eastern Townships for service, maintenance, sales, bodywork as well as vehicle repairs.Voie Rapide 317 Principale, Cowansville (450) 266-0278 PLACE PRIMEVÈRE 539-4897 Appartements pour personnes retraitées autonomes ou en légère perte d’autonomie • Nourriture exceptionnelle • PersonneI bilingue 24 heures par jour « Service de convalescence à la semaine For autonomous and semi-autonomous people » Outstanding cuisine, & housekeeping services • Service by bilingual & Qualified personnel • Convalescence service available on a weekly basis Mireille et Marc M.Bienvenu propriétaires résidant sur les lieux / owners who reside on location 1973 Leclair, Waterloo 539-4Ô97 wssm i ¦ ' £****C.V!.Jt,.P; ir:>:: RENÉ BRUEMMER SÈRI 1107, ch.Knowlton, West-Brome 266-5822 TUNE-UP SPECIAL 9Q95S (Road Bike 199bS) 997.Des Colombes Gr . Government tinned a#L Quakes UP- Until quantities «_ last Brancher les .laniilles • + I IN CO IN ¦ , m m æm 'é: 'Æ -SSSm V :: Nomination Brome County News Wednesday, March 14, 2001 page 5 Diane Demers foot care hygienist Manicure and nail care C.N.N.P.member Application of permanent nails (Gift certificates available) (450) 266-0997 245 de la Rivière, Cowansville, Que.Certified ISO 9002 Last chance “Brancher les familles” 1499$ 500$ Mr.Pierre Deragon, President of Groupe Deragon, along with his staff, is pleased to welcome Mr.Martin Côté to the position of sales advisor at Deragon Ford/Lincoln.Martin has worked for several years in automobile sales.He will allow our clientele to benefit from his experience with Ford and Lincoln products as well as from his expertise in truck sales.Moreover, he invites all his customers and friends to come see him, he will be pleased to advise you.Groupe Deragon is an ensemble of enterprises in full growth working in the automotive field with a mission to become the top of the line in the Eastern Townships for service, maintenance, sales, bodywork as well as vehicle repairs.Deragon Ford/Lincoln 317 Principale, Cowansville (450) 266-0101 Pentium III 600 MMX 128 Mo sdram, 20 GB Ultra DMA, 8X Max DVD, 56K Modem V.90, 2X AGP TNT-2 3D, 15” monitor, Sound Card 3D, Internet keyboard, mouse, Windows 98 SE, Star Office 5.1, Internet Explorer 5.0, Lexmark printer 1200 DPI.SALE AND REPAIR AUDIO / VIDEO / COMPUTER 489 chemin Knowlton Ville de Lac Brome (Québec) JOE 1V0 (450)243-0487 infoknowlton@crtenet.net , Centre Electronique Informatique Mayors’ dinner nets big bucks for hospital Funds to benefit BMP Foundation equipment purchases By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent West Brome West Brome councillor George Bristol and the staff of Auberge West Brome presented the proceeds from the Feb.20 mayors’ and councillors’ annual dinner to Frank Johnston-Main, executive director of the BMP Hospital.More than $6,000 was raised for the hospital foundation to purchase medical equipment.Among the 475 people who attended were mayors Winston Bresee of Sutton Township, Kenneth Hill of Sutton, Guy Lavoie of Abercorn and Stanley Neil of Brome Lake, who was there with six of his councillors.“This banquet serves two purposes,” said Johnston-Main.“It supplies a midwinter night out and also raises money for a good cause." The dinner has become a popular event and attendance has steadily grown over the years.Johnston-Main said over 35 volunteers of the BMP Hospital and Foundation, town employees and community members worked to make the dinner possible.Once again, many Auberge West Brome employees donated time and skills to organize, prepare and atioii de l’Hôpital Brome-Misslsquoi Perkins .illiams wr LAC HOME *7 Friday nights MUSSELS & FRIES ALL YOU CAN EAT $12.95 "GOURMAND" BRUNCH ON SUNDAY 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.$18.95 TABLE D'HÔTE Bistro menu & GASTRONOMICAL MENU EVERY NIGHT ROOM AND MEAL PACKAGES starting at $159 for 2 persons Service included.50% off on room the 2nd & 3rd night during the week.Offer an Auberge Quilliams gift certificate - a good idea! For all occasions.Meeting and reception halls with panoramic view on Lake Brome.Ideal for business meetings and wedding receptions up to 100 persons.www.aubergequilliams.com 572 Ch.Lakeside, Lac Brome (450) 243-0404 or 1-888-922-0404 Exit 90, autoroute 10,5 km from the exit.Entre Nous Thérèse Bernard Want to know more about government services for you?Looking for a new job Starting your own business Getting access to the Internet Taking parental leave Planning your retirement Making your home energy efficient Leam more about the hundreds of services available.Call us and talk to an agent in person.Visit our Web site.Or drop by the Service Canada Access Centre nearest you.Canada page 8 Wednesday, March 14, 2001 Brome County News Letters to the Editor CBC throws monkey wrench into community radio plans Dear Editor, I have worked for 30 years in broadcasting, helping community radio applicants develop new stations across Quebec.A few months ago, I was asked by an English-speaking group in the Eastern Townships- Knowlton, Sutton, Cowansville area - to meet with them and review their plans.Wow, I thought, the first new (non-student-run) English-language radio station in Quebec in 50 years! I expected to find a dreamy-eyed group lost in the desert.Instead, I was surprised by a well-organized and widely-supported group (all local organizations and the Townshippers’ Association, among them) that had three years of solid activities.They had done low-power experimental broadcasts at fairs, held plays and concerts, and had signed up many members.Their goal: to set up a community radio station in their area that would broadcast mostly in English, but also in French and some third-language programs, with studios in Sutton and Knowlton, doing live broadcasts and lots of local music.They wanted to exchange programs with CJMQin Lennoxville and CFLX in Sherbrooke.But before they could submit an application, they would need to find a frequency, an antenna site and some funding.They hired an engineer, Peter Cahn, an old-hand in the radio business, a unique talent who has tried to retire for at least three years.Peter, in his time, engineered the first community radio station in Canada, Montreal’s multilingual I s 4 ft 4 Cifé-roto-rtrrwt LE CAFE FLORAL Rod the wee leprechaun who holds the pot of Gold! Present it on St.Patrick’s Day le win 1st prize - free lunch for 2 with wine Sc Irish coffee.2nd prize - free lunch for 1 with a draft.Remember they're slippery wee fellows! vtfm Authentic Irish stew Be a spot of draft or Smoked Salmon plate with crème fraîche Up tea wee bit of wine $9.25 Up j