The record, 31 octobre 2007, Supplément 1

Brome County NEW Wednesday, October 31, 2007 8 a.m.to 9 p.m.1ER).Michel Ginette LAC BROME 461 Knowlton Rd.Magog Famham 231 Sherbrooke St.999 Principale St.E.Food for thought She fronted expertise for hit documentary By Alanna Fahey Brome County News Correspondent Fulford resident Sylvie Krasker is the producer of a documentary that is receiving international acclaim, the 90-minute Durs a Cuire — and it is making some of North America’s finest palates salivate as they watch filmmaker Guillaume Sylvestre enter the kitchens of two well known chefs in Montreal.“We haven’t quite sat down together yet and talked about the success of the film.Guillaume and I are a little overwhelmed at the response,” says Krasker of the film’s critical as well as financial success.The film recently opened in Sherbrooke and will open in Quebec city this coming weekend.Krasker, who used to work for Telefilm Canada, recently started her own production company.She was given this project in order to develop Sylvestre’s talent.Sylvestre, in turn, has been described as a very promising director and was given the chance to create this film using the business acumen and talents of Krasker.She was to ensure that he would be surrounded by the very best that she could employ while operating within a small budget.The end result is a film that is winning rave reviews.The Gazette recently awarded it four stars and some of America’s top chefs are clamouring to get copies so that they can promote it state-side.“It was a project that was conceived Please see Food on Page 6 A city boy in the sticks And he kind of likes it By Alanna Fahey Brome County News Correspondent Harrison Yates calls himself a city boy and he doesn’t hide the feet that he’s rather proud of that moniker.Having lived most of his life in big cities such as Glasgow in Scotland, New York, Toronto and Mon- The Keowltoe Chronicles How my wife made me move to the country even though I hate nature Harrison Yates The boonies began to grow on Harrison Yates.treal, Yates found himself living in Knowlton where, he says, he has genuinely become enchanted by the local stories and the folklore.After his move to the sticks, he came to realize that the people who live in the country are indeed very much different from city dwellers, not unlike the city mouse and the country mouse — and he was inspired to write down some of the local stories and happenings of this new country life.The Knowlton Chronicles carries the subtitle “How my wife made me move to the country, even though I hate nature”, and it’s filled with delightful anecdotes and personal observations that Yates has lovingly taken the time to record.“One day, a friend said to me that he thought some of these characters and stories should be written down, so I thought about it and thought, well, I can do that,” says Yates on how the book came to be.Yates is no stranger to writing, having penned advertising copy for most of his adult life, with no thought of slacking off in this 74-year-old's future.“I will never re- tire.It is not something I want to do," says Yates.He is already working another book.How To Survive Old Age, and he plans on writing three over the next five years.His wife, Monique Ethier-Yates, was indeed the instrument that guided this couple to the Townships.Ethier-Yates had a vision: “I wanted my grandchildren to have a remembrance of grandma’s house as a place where they could go and play, unbridled and without worry about learning any lessons.A certain mind-scape that will stay with them and perhaps one day, they will be able to share these carefree memories and times with their grandchildren.“Oh, yes,” she adds, “and 1 wanted a vegetable garden.” Thus was bom the notion to move to the boonies (which is in fact becoming less and less rural every day so recording these stories is a very good idea).Says Yates: “The book covers a wide cross section of people, farmers, plumbers, dentists and others have been the inspiration for this book.I wrote this not from a whim, but from a real desire to share this type of life with people around the world.Yes, it will appeal to the locals, but my vision is bigger.I foresee these chronicles being of interest to people from all walks of life, in any living condition.” Yates, having been involved with international advertising, sees his book as being very marketable.Please see Book on Page 5 Pierre Marzi ali Pharmacist Fa " .pierre.marziali@familiprix.com Hour»: Mon.-Wed.9-8 p.m.Thurs.& Fris 9 - 9p.m.• Sat.9-6 p.m.468 South St., GowittWville Willi______________ ROCH VALLIÈRES Contractor ucmciMMm-ftiui ¦'V' Machinery work Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) • Pnvale roads • Land shaping • Drainage Artificial lakes/ponds * Septic systems • Demolition - Foundation Topsoil - Aggregate ¦ Sand • Gravel * Fieldstone Johnny C's 'V' y\j450) 242-2544 11, ch.Glen.Bolton-Oukt a; Neighbourhood Bar Karaoke - Friday, Nov.2nd - 8 p.m.Wings on Thursdays & Fridays 4-8 p.m.51 lakeside, Knowhon 450-243-6363 Auberge 8Spa West Brome FULL SERVICE SPA, 7 days/week 128 Route 139, West Brome "www.awb.ca W * 450-2S6-7552 1-888-902-7663 C5A Brome County News page 2 Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar Nov.3 Turkey Supper at Mansonville United Church to Benefit United Church, 5 - 7 p.m.Adults $12; children 10 years and under $8; children 3 years and under free.Info: Roseleen George, 450-292-5638.Homemade Pickle and Preserve Auction at Santé Courville de Waterloo, 5303 Courville Ave., Waterloo, 2 p.m.Come for fun in a pleasant ambiance! Benefits for Residents Activities.Info: Angèle Arès-Ledoux, 450-539-1821 ext.228.All welcome! Christmas Tea at Iron Hill Church Hall from 2 - 4 p.m.Crafts, Bake Table, Fudge.Admission $6.Townships Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Society invites you to an afternoon and evening of wholesome entertainment on Nov.3 at the Royal Canadian Legion, 77 Lewis St., in Waterloo.Guitars, banjos, voices in harmony, fiddles, mandolins and other acoustic stringed instruments will be played with enthusiasm and skill by our members and invited guests.Come and hear the old songs and join the fun.From 1 p.m.to 5:30 - Acoustic Jam.Between 5:30 and 7 p.m.supper will be available for a modest fee.Stage performances by many talented musicians run from 7 to 10:30 p.m.with sound by John Cameron.“He makes wood sound good.” $4 at the door for members, and $7 for non-members.We look forward to seeing you.Nov.5 The Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley (www.CanadianClub-Yamaska Val-ley.ca) will welcome Louise Penny, author and former journalist as their Gûest Speaker at 2 p.m.at Auberge West Brome, Rte.139, West Brome.Topic: Mur- BCN 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 $7 is required per publication, or SPECIAL RATE of $13 for 2 insertions: 1 BCN & 1 in Friday Record “What’s On” section.Please forward notices to 88-A Lakeside St., Knowlton, QC JOE 1V0, email: bcnnews@qc.aibn.com, or fax: (450) 243-5155.Visa and Mastercard accepted.der for a living: From CBC Host to Mystery Writer.Light refreshments will be served.Non-members $10 entrance fee s.v.p.Those wishing to enjoy dinner at Auberge prior to meeting, please phone 450-266-2552 for reservations.(www.louisepenny.com.) Avante Women’s Center, Bedford, ‘living Alone after the loss of a Mate’ with guest speaker Trudy Cornell, Au Diapason.Share thoughts on how to cope and manage on your own after a death or divorce.Info: 450-248-0530.Nov.6 The Knowlton Academy Bistro is where you come and have some delicious lunch prepared by kids at Knowlton Academy at 11:45 a.m.Reservations to Knowlton Academy 450-243-6187.The school hopes to see you! Pot luck @ 5:30 p.m.til 8 followed by workshop Flatter your Figure 6 to 8 p.m.Take control of your appearance and enjoy a wardrobe that works for you.Learn tips on how to flatter your figure.Avante Women’s Center (2 Adhémar-Cus-son), Bedford, 450-248-0350, avantenan-cy@bellnet.ca.Nov.8 Remembrance (Armistice) Luncheon at Legion Hall in Waterloo, 77 Lewis Street, on Thursday, Nov.8,11:30 a.m.to 1:30 p.m.Cost $8.Everyone is welcome.Nov.10 Chicken ‘N’ Biscuit Supper on Saturday at Bishop Stewart Memorial Anglican Church, Garagona Rd., Frelighsburg, at 6 p.m.Tickets / Res: 450-248-3581 or 248-1145.Door prizes.Remembrance Day Banquet, Saturday Nov.10.Cocktails @ 5 p.m.; Supper @ 6 p.m.Tickets $17 before Nov.3.Guest speaker: An Afghanistan Veteran Orchestra: Smokin’ Country.All Welcome! Royal Canadian Legion, 120 Davignon St., Cowansville.Nov.11 Royal Canadian Legion Cowansville.The parade for Remembrance Day will be held on Sunday, the 11th of November at 10:30 a.m.We invite you to be with us for the parade and the laying of the wreaths and crosses.A light lunch will be served in the Legion Hall after the cer- Brome County NEWS 88-A Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec.JOE 1V0 Ta: (450) 242-1188/242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Established May 1991 Published weekly by RECORD 1195 Galt E, Sherbrooke, Quebec, JIG 1Y7 fax: (819) 569-3945 E-mail: news roontësherb rookerecord.com website: wwwjherbrookerecord.com Kenneth Wells Publisher.800 463-9525 Eleanor Brown Editor .Alison Steel Secretary.Lynda bellavance Advertising Michel Duval Advertising .CIRCULATION Distributed to all Record subscribers every Wednesday as an insert, and to households and businesses in Abercom, Bedford, Brigham, Brome.Bromont, Cowansville, East Famham, ’Foster,; Fulford, Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre, West Brome.The Record was founded on Februaiy 7.1897.and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Newspaper Group Limited Partnership.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC CARD, CNA, QCNA Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.(819)5696345 The Record is published by Alta (450)242-1188 (450)242-6892 .800463-9525 emonies.Waterloo Remembrance Day Parade & Ceremony, Sunday, Nov.11.Assembly and parade formation at Legion Hall, 12:30 p.m.Ceremony at Cenotaph, 1 p.m.Lest We Forget.Nov.11 & 12 8th Annual Craft Show being held at A.D.S.Elementary School, Danville, on Nov.11 from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.And Nov.12 from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.Brunch on Sunday morning from 10:30 a.m.to 1 p.m.Adults $6 each, children 6 to 12 $4 each.gensen, at Arts Knowlton, 9 Mont Echo Road, Knowlton, through Nov.11.Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m„ and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.Adults $15, Townshippers’ Association members $13, students $12, children $8.Groups of 20+ $12.Reservations: 450-263-1061.Nov.4 & 5 Knowlton Players Auditions for Christmas Show directed by Bill Jarand for ages 6 and up.Be prepared to sing a Christmas Song.Nov.4 & 5 at 7 p.m.at Knowlton Pub, upstairs.Nov.14 The Regional Entrepreneurial Committee is inviting entrepreneurs and self employed workers to participate in its first bilingual conference on Nov.14 at the Auberge Bromont.Present products and services, develop a network, participate in training workshops.The program will begin with a lunch conference by Mrs.Lise Cardinal, who will share her 25 years of experience in the execution and management of a business contact network.The afternoon will be divided into four workshops: two in French and two in English, with recognized speakers.After which, participants can display their products and services during a networking session that will gather regional directors and business people who are interested in establishing partnerships.For more info or to register call Esther Laframboise: Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi des Cantons de l’Est; 450-776-7700 or 266-0993 or our bilingual website; www.solu-tionlogipro.com/trce.Nov.18 Benefit Breakfast for the Dupont children, Legion Hall, Waterloo, 77 Lewis Street, Sunday, Nov.18,8:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.Thank your for your generosity.Nov.21 Calling all members of Branch 77, Waterloo, Royal Canadian Legion: General Assembly and Elections, Wednesday, Nov.21, starting at 7:30 p.m.Your attendance is important.Arts Calendar Through Nov.11 Knowlton Players presents the world premiere of Chickasaw, a new Canadian musical comedy, directed by Vesta Jor- Nov.10 The Chamber Choir Tactus, directed by François Ouimet, will present O’Kos-mos, on Saturday, Nov.10 at 7 p.m.at St.Simon Church, Abercom, 9 Church St.Tickets $20.For tickets, call 450-242-1523, or 450-538-8138.You may also purchase tickets at the following locations: In Knowlton at Brome Lake Book Store, Emporium and Eureka; in Sutton at au Naturel: in Cowansville at the book store Librairie Cowansville.The profits of the evening will go to the Sutton/Lac Brome Youth Center.For more information about the choir go to www.tactus.ca.Nov.17 through 25 West Bolton potters Robin Badger and Robert Chartier annual exhibition and sale of recent works, celebrating the theme of Entertaining for the Holidays.Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.at Down to Earth Studio 67 Bailey Road, West Bolton Info; 450-242-2836.Church Services KNOWLTON/CREEK PASTORAL CHARGE Worship & Song.Creek United, Foster, 9:30 a.m., Knowlton United, Knowlton, (handicap access), 11 a.m.Sunday School at both services.Visit us on the web at www.knowltoncreek.com.ST.PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 24 St.Paul's Road, Knowlton.Sunday Services -Traditional 8 a.m.service and 10 a.m.with music, Sunday School and Nursery.Sunday Service, Nov.4 Annual Remembrance Day Service with the Legion Veterans and other community groups in attendance also please note Sunday, Nov.11 Remembrance Day Service ONE SERVICE ONLY at 9 a.m.For more info: 450-242-2885.The Rev.Tim Wiebe and the congregation wel- JRD JOLYRIENDEAU&DUKEca (COWAHSVIili) INI.Taxation, Accounting, Financial Services, Estate Planning and Settlement, Farm Transfers Cowansville 127 Principale, Suite 105 Cowansville (450) 263-4123 Knowlton 560 Ch.Knowlton Ville de Lac Brome (450) 243-5021 Sherbrooke 3490 Galt West Sherbrooke (819) 566-2575 KNOWLEDGE AND KNOW-HOW.comes everyone.ANGLICAN PARISH OF BROME SERVICE - Sunday, Nov.4th, 10 a.m.-HOLY TRINITY.IRON HILL, Holy Communion.The Rev.P.Tidman.See Bulletins on Page 5 Brome County News Wednesday, October 31, 2007 page 3 30 years of examining myths Harry Potter has returned age-old themes to public consciousness, says artist By Wendy Denman Brome County News CORRESPONDENT Fascinated by the world of classical mythology from an early age, artist France Clavet periodically reproduced one of her favourite stories in oil on huge canvases.A retrospective of these paintings — Myth and Symbol — opened last week in Granby.“1 started painting when I was six and the sisters taught us to reproduce the Old Masters.They are frill of mythological themes and it seemed so natural to start painting them myself,” says Clavet.“Over they years I would go back to these themes and again and again.“I love stories and I love to tell a story in my art.The paintings in this show cover more than 30 years of work” Part of the inspiration for the current show came from a project Clavet put together for a recent Salon des Livres in Montreal.“I decided to write down my stories, my take on the myth, and then attach it to a reproduction of the accompanying painting.The collection was assembled in a box; you can take out the sheet, read the story and see the painting.” But for this exhibit she has placed the story beside the painting.“I was at the show Sunday and was so happy with the response from people, I couldn’t believe it.Everyone was reading the text, grandmothers reading to their grandchildren.They were fascinated by the stories and the paintings.I have been doing this for so long and now all of a sudden it seems to be the thing.“I think stories i________________ like Harry Potter are making people very aware of myth, all of a sudden it’s so popular — I couldn’t be more delighted, I couldn’t sleep I was so excited by the reaction.” Clavet takes inspiration from the tales of ancient Greece and Rome, peopling her canvases with the Argonauts, centaurs, the gods of old and characters of the ancient tales — Venus, Diana, Psyche, Demeter, Eros, Pandora.“1 also 7 y/^ÊL fjL* i % S' / f5L.iv V |l\-* Caption (50): L'Offrande by France Clavet.recreate North American myths.I spent time up north and became familiar with that tradition, and two of the paintings come from my experiences there.” There is one element that fits in slightly differently.It is a painting (briefly borrowed back) from the Université de Montréal done to commemorate the killing of 14 women engineering students at the école Polytechnique in 1989.“This painting includes much symbolism and I felt it appropriate to include it in the show.” Living in Knowlton, Clavet spends much of her time now on portrait commissions and painting local scenes.Her current work also includes a series of environmentally related paintings, many resulting from her trips to the Northwest Territories to raise awareness of endangered species and the consequences of global warming.Because her paintings are huge — many over six feet and which take several months to complete — Clavet uses the Giclee process to reproduce her art.The process turns a photograph of the painting into a computerized data stream that is then copied by line by line by an Epson ink jet printer onto canvas with a resolution of 1,440 dots of colour per inch.This allows her to sell top of the line reproductions at a reasonable price.“I sign and number the reproductions — and only make a few.We can make these prints any size.I find the quality excellent.” Trained in the classical courtesy techniques of oil painting and conscious of detail, Clavet found her time at Ecole Beaux Arts in Montreal was a challenge.“I completed it, but it was hard.At that time everything was abstract — great splashes of colour and shapes.They weren’t impressed by my kLnd of painting.But not all of my work is fine with careful application of oil.I also like pastels, and when I work with them my work is much more impressionistic.“I find it so interesting that the old styles and techniques are returning, which is good because they are much more stable and last much longer.Because of the very successful opening, the gallery has asked me to be there as much as I can throughout the show.I will delighted to do that — it is wonderful to see the response people are having to my work and it’s a wonderful bright place to show art.” Myth and Symbol remains at Boreart (at 279 rue Principale in Granby) until Sunday, Nov.11.The gallery is open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m.to 4 p.m.and Thursday and Friday from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m.Pinnacle Peddler Full service Shipping/Receiving UPS Service Full Gas Service & w/ Fye internet Specialty sandwiches, pizza & gift shop café foM®.802-848-3886 Vermont Country General Store 308 South Main St.Route 105 Richford, VT 05476 jy milhams Hôtellerie de charme Réveil Con (31 décembre) Cocktail •Souper - 7 services Soirée dansante - Trio avec Claudine Carie feri Bruncü du 1er janvier 34 4 Table d'hôte 3$ tous fes soirs, à partir de $ HORAIRE HIVERNAL LE JOUR 7h à 11 h .lundi au mercredi 7h à 14h.jeudi au dimanche LE SOIR 17h30à2lh .dimanche au mercredi 17h30 à 2IH30.jeudi au samedi Réservez tôt (450) 243.0404 www.aubergequilliams.com 572, ch.Lakeside, Lac Brome t .F A This New Year Experience a New Culture! 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If you or anyone you know can provide a caring environment please contact: I Cathy at 450-923-1919 Or Barb at 450-689-9572 * Or our national office at 1-800-263-2825 TTTtV' .v„ V w I N 1 T A 1 page 4 Wednesday, October 31, 2007 ¦ Brome County News Low energy time hits during home commute Under The Hood Take a nap, save a life We all get an extra hour of sleep this coming weekend, and if you drive a lot, I suggest you take life up on that all-too-rare offer.I’m a fan of sleep.I wish I could get more.I’m also one of those “night” people who’s happier staying up late and sleeping in.So every night I hate going to bed at a responsible hour, and vow every morning that tonight, I will get to bed early.It’s been a long, unsuccessful battle.It’s also why I got into journalism, because news has to happen before it can be covered, so most of us ink-stained wretches don’t have shifts starting at 7 a.m.According to a survey commissioned by the Better Sleep Council Canada, about 25 per cent of Canadians are sleep deprived.It says people tend to be sleepiest on Mondays, and that for nearly 40 per cent of people their mental alertness and physical energy peak between 6 a.m.and 9 a.m.For me, those are the best sleeping hours.The sheets are just the right tem- Maurice Crossfield perature, the dreams are good, the pillows that much softer.Sadly those are usually the hours when I have to rise and whine, nursing what feels like a hangover even though I haven’t touched a drop the night before.I like driving.For years it has served as a kind of therapy for me, a time to relax.The problem is I get a little too relaxed sometimes.The seat gets comfy, the heater a little too warm, the music too good and the next thing I know I’m fighting to stay awake.Eyes watering, chronic yawns, long blinks, the whole nine yards.Apparently I’m not alone.In fact falling asleep at the wheel is one of the leading causes of accidents, right up there with drunk driving.It may be even higher, but it’s hard 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CLES ving and tried a lot of things to stay awake.I’ve become a connoisseur of gas station coffees (Ultramar usually has good coffee) and snacks, have opened the windows when it’s -20 C, and even wet my eyelids with cold water to keep them open.But sometimes nothing but a nap will do.Once, while on a trip to Ontario I bought my first and only energy drink.A half hour later I pulled over on the side of the 401 for a nap.That didn’t quite work out as I’d hoped.But it shows one thing: What I needed was more sleep.In fact most of us do.I was also victim to the natural rhythms of my body, which call for some down time during a long day.In general most people go through a tired phase between 3 and 6 p.m.That’s when most of us are driving home.Accident statistics bear this out: Every year when we gain an hour in the fall, the accident rate drops slightly.In the spring, when we lose an hour, the accident rate goes up a bit.Within a few days it returns to normal.Yep, that one hour can make all the difference for some people at driving time.So this weekend, if you can, take that extra hour to get some rest.Then get up and change the battery in your smoke detector and all that stuff that comes with the time change.You’ll feel better, and you’ll be a little bit safer.Social Notl-s Fulford There was a good attendance at the first Harvest Soup Luncheon held by the Social Club.The assistance of volunteers from the community and elsewhere was much appreciated, as were the many items donated.Bev Quilliams’ centrepieces and chalkboard menu added to the occasion, and Cindy Badger offered relief by also taking on some additional tasks.Thanks to all for much giving.Among those who attended the Town of Brome Lake’s reception for volunteers were Ginette Saulnier and Bill Baldwin; Sylvie Krasker and Danny Finn; Marie Lefebvre; Carla Wright and son, Wyatt, all of whom enjoyed a brief tour of the community centre courtesy of Bruce Mackenzie.A pleasant evening with delicious refreshments, catered by Virgo.Do not dine before attending this event! - Margaret Fordham 450-539-0713 Elektrip gets serious ¦ Brome County News Wednesday, October 31, 2007 page 5 Band is set to tour, record By Wendy Denman Brome County News CORRESPONDENT Fans of Elektrip, a band that originated in the Townships, will be pleased the group is returning for a gig at PUBlic House in Dunham.“We’ve been going through a period of assessment the last few months, deciding what we wanted to do and how we wanted to do it, changing the music a bit, writing some new stuff, putting together a press kit,” says co-founder Eugene Brotto.“I got married, moved to Montreal — it all happened in a short space of time so we’ve been in pause mode for a while, but we’re on the move again.After months of no performances, we have five for the coming two months.” Brotto and Simon Esterez, another native Townshipper, founded the band in 2001.They released a CD, Reconvene, in 2005.“It was produced independently and so we had full say and we did just about everything we wanted to do, all sorts of influences, all kinds of music.Some of the songs go really long, the CD itself is 69 minutes.We had a lot of fun with no one to tell us what to do!” Even with a fair amount of success the band was still a sometime thing, with other musicians hired only for live performances and recording.“We decided we really wanted to exist as a band full time, Nicholas Fizzano on drums and vocals and Rene Paquin with his keyboards and vocals are joining us full time now, becoming equal members in the group with an equal say in the creative side and the directions we take,” says Brotto.“We are going to record a demo of five of our new songs in the next few months and getting ready to hit all the festivals we can.And we’re hoping to get involved in the university music scene.That’s what we want to do now is play, play, play, as much as we can.” Over the years the group’s sound has developed and refined, as Brotto and Esterez experimented with funk and electro-jazz and pop.“Maybe at times we were all over the place.La- COURTESY Elektrip on stage during a 2006 performance.The band — and groove sound — returns to the Townships Nov.10.bels are funny things, we always have our own take on whatever we do — but I guess you could call us a rock/groove band now with lots of dabbling in the groove.“We realize that some of our songs are pretty long for popular radio play, so we’re tailoring our new pieces down, trying to keep them about four minutes.We want to make the music more accessible to the popular stream.We’re still writing our own material, but with more of a feel for our audiences, rather than just what pleases us!” Brotto, son of of Theatre Lac Brome founder Emma Stevens, has been involved in music and theatre all his life.He played the lead in Sunshine Theatre Production’s Lend Me a Tenor in 2006.He’s brought Elektrip to the Townships on many occasions, including performances at Massey-Vanier High School.“We’re really looking forward to the show in Dunham and we’re negotiating other shows in the region, hopefully one in Knowlton,” says Brotto.“About half the numbers will be from the album, plus some of our new material from the summer and some cover songs, music from other artists but very much with our own take on it.” Elektrip will appear on Saturday, Nov.10 at 9 p.m.at PUBlic House (3809 rue Principale) in Dunham.Tickets are $10 at the door.ELEKTRIP its new Book: Cont’d from Page 1 Knowlton’s Nancy Hyde did the illustrations, having been brought in on the project as Yates was nearing the end of writing the text.“The illustrations by Hyde give the book a personality that fits with what I have recorded in the book.It was a veiy rewarding collaboration.” Ethier-Yates gets to have the last word in the book, as her husband asked her to contribute insights about the move to the country.“I was flattered that he asked me to do this, however I was hesitant as I felt my writing would deter greatly from the quality of Harry’s writing, however I agreed.I reflected on how much Harry really did miss the city and what our move really meant to me, him and our family, so 1 know that what I wrote, I wrote from my heart.” Moving to the country not only provided Yates with the stories to write a book, it has provided the pair with a glimpse into what it is like to live amongst the deer, the bears, and the clear sparkling stars seen in our night skies.It has provided them with a stream for their grand-children to play in, vegetables fresh from the earth to their table, and of course, new friends and acquaintances whose stories grace the pages of Harry’s book.That’s a lot of blessings from one simple move from the city to the country.Harrison Yates will launch his book, The Knowlton Chronicles at The Knowlton Gallery, under the auspices of Brome Lake Books, on Friday, Nov.9 at 6 p.m.For more information call The Knowlton Gallery at 450-242-1666.Bulletins: Cont’d from Page 2 SAINT-EDOUARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 366 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton - Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m.(bilingual).COWANSVILLE AREA PASTORAL CHARGE UNTIED CHURCH Worship at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville.Worship 10:30 a.m., Choir practice, 10 a.m.Rev.Wendy McLean officiating.450-263-0204.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, COWANSVILLE.Join us for Sunday Worship one Service only at 11 a.m.every Sunday.Info: 450-263-2662.WATERLOO ST.PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH, 4929 rue Foster.Sunday service at 10 a.m.Rev.David Lambie, Minister.For information or message call 450-539-2129.ANGLICAN PARISH OF BEDFORD/PHMPSBURG & FARNHAM - Parish of Bedford/Philipsburg/Farnham and Members of the Borders Regional Ministry - Services will be held at St.James Church, Famham at 9:30 a.m„ St.Paul’s Church, Philipsburg at 9:30 a.m.and St.James Church, Bedford at 11 a.m.each Sunday, and also in Qarenceville and Noyan services are held 9 a.m.The Ven.Dr.Brian A.Evans, Archdeacon of Bedford officiating.For more information and times, please call, 450-248-3923.BEDFORD UNITED CHURCH PASTORAL CHARGE - Sunday Service Nov.4 in Bedford, 10 a.m.All are most welcome to attend.Rev.Michel Nahas leading.Everyone welcome.450-248-3044 for information.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH in SUTTON, 52 Principale sud, welcomes everyone for Sunday Services at 10:30 a.m.All are welcome.The Rev.Canon Tim Smart, Rector.450-538-8108.OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, SUTTON, Pastor Alex Lobach and the congregation welcome all to worship with us each Sunday at 11 a.m.Mid-week youth group and Bible Study.Tel.450-538-5225.ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH -DUNHAM.Sunday Services and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.The Rev.Sinpoh Han.Information 450-266-0392.SUTTON - DUNHAM PASTORAL CHARGE: Welcome to Sunday Worship Services with Rev.Susan Tilleman officiating, at DUNHAM UNITED CHURCH at 9:15 a.m.and at CALVARY UNITED CHURCH in SUTTON at 11:15 a.m.where there will also be Sunday School.-tPj Now with 5 stores for your shopping convenience • excellent quality • reasonable prices • satisfaction guaranteed fiUETRO PLOUFFE 20 Avenue des Pins, Bedford 450 Meigs N., Farnham 460 St-Patrice West, Magog 4801 Blvd.Bourque, Rock Forest 1175 King St.E., Sherbrooke page 6 Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Brome Comw/j/News Fall’s twists to the active life Like Spandex l ¦ ^ach time around, it seems more 1 Ij people come to discover what I’ many already know: autumn, not * ithe new year, is the true time of re-* newal.The scrap heap of half-hearted, soon-broken pledges made foolishly upon a dark, cold midnight is ample testimony to that.As Time magazine essayist Lance Morrow pointed out, foil is the preferred sea-| son, if only by elimination: “Winter is a tomb, spring is a lie, summer a pernicious mirage.The rejuvenating ambiance of autumn is more ancient than the calendar." Renewal requires, naturally, a good measure of resolve, but the quiet private variety, not some silly or pompous pronouncements in the midst of a night of revelry.In the clarity of a cool, crisp autumn morning, or the slipping away of a weakening sun beyond distant golden hills, our mind-set too can achieve a rare focus.At such times, people can achieve a thoughtful, candid assessment of things, noting areas where we might do better, or be able to change whatever needs to be changed.Common among these reflections is the acknowledgement that summer indulgences and bad habits in general should give way to overall better living.For active types, some measure of enhanced physical regimen is part of the autumnal reawakening.Hence the sudden spike in the number of joggers, cyclists, hikers and power walkers about the countryside on a fair fell Sunday, their outfits as colourful as the mountain foliage.although Spandex comes in weird pastel shades never seen in nature.Serious competitive sorts will plan out a rigorous training program, inspired by the onset of fell.Hopefully though, even the freakiest ones have learned to eschew performance-enhancing substances.Dethroned Tour-de-France winner Floyd Landis can serve well as a warning marker.On the subject of bad examples, last month U.S.Olympic track star Marion Jones ’fessed up to steroid use.Surprise, surprise.This, after years of vehement denial in the face of indisputable evidence.Her two gold and three silver medals won in the Sydney, Australia games will be awarded to whichever runners-up don’t foil the doping tests.On a lighter note, the world of the casually physically active and involved is changing.As the first wave of baby boomers hits their sixth decade, tennis courts are being abandoned for the more forgiving world of golf.Likewise, curling and shuffleboard are enjoying a resurgence, not to mention tiddle-dee-winks and yatsee.Scarify, back in mid-summer, the sports segment of an evening news broadcast gave an update on the world championship tournament of lawn bowling.Perhaps, given the record numbers of retirees.Grey Power is getting out of control.What’s next, one wonders.Maybe bum darts as an Olympic event?As well, sports for the juvenile set take on new twists in autumn.Kids soccer may lose some of its controversy, when there’s frost on the pumpkin maybe all the little girls will want to wear hijabs or burkhas or whatever.On the matter of soccer, a recent study concluded that if all players wore helmets, there’d be fewer head injuries in the game.Very revealing.With any luck, those same researchers may soon discover that a firm round device rotating on a load-bearing axle will greatly improve transportation.Sadly, not all autumn activities enjoy smooth sailing, as it were.The start of minor hockey season brings about the usual kerfuffle: Why can’t my daughter play on the local boys’ team?(Curiously, no parents of boys wanting to play on a girls’ team seek attention from the media.) In the meantime, more than a few folks will individually, quietly, address this matter of wiser, healthier, more active living.Degrees of success will vary widely.Past disappointments fade to insignificance in the bracing air of mid-foil.And, should achievement once again foil short of expectation, there’s comfort knowing that, as in other aspects of life, good thoughts by themselves count for something too.Food: Cont'd from Page 1 for a specialty channel, TVA, and I was given carte blanche to develop Guillaume.I was able to give the director 100 per cent of the reins so that he or she could create their vision.In this case it was Guillaume Sylvestre," says Krasker.Krasker says she surrounded him with people who would bring out the best in the director.Sound, lights, and support staff were all hand picked so Krasker would make sure Sylvestre could concentrate on his work.She says she enjoyed every moment of this project.“Guillaume has such an incredible talent that the project was one that I knew would be a joy to work on.However I must admit, I never thought it would receive this much attention.I am not used to talking with the press, as 1 am the producer, however, this is both a surprise and a pleasure that people want to speak with me.” The film shows what actually goes on in restaurant kitchens while the chefs strive to create the best plate in town.The rhythm is a tap dance, a ballet and jazz sequence gone to the edge of the stratosphere as Sylvestre’s direction takes on the cadence of preparation and the quest for perfection.Foodies everywhere will want to see this documentary (Durs a Cuire is translated as Well Done or Being Tough).It is a statement on how we treat ourselves, how we should want the best that life has to offer, and food, the way it is prepared, the manner in which it is presented and eaten, is all part of the good stuff that life offers.Local Fulford gal Krasker (originally from France) will be behind many more quality projects.That’s good news for film lovers, as food for thought is just as good as food for the tummy.KOHLER RESIDENTIAL GENERATORS For Uninterrupted Comfort and Security Preventive maintenance is done by tour neaibv Generative Drummond technician who specialces n keeping veut Kohler products peitornnna perfectly.¦ Kohler s c comes with cv 1 SOO 567 3835 News RECORD Our 11"’Annual Christmas Eastern Townships Supplement December 5th (deadline November 26th) Circulation: Westmount, Nun’s Island, St.Lambert, our regular Brome area, and our tourist bureaus.For more info call Lynda 450-242-6892 The Country Squire Brian Eddington REMEMBRANCE DAY • BROME COUNTY NEWS Wednesday, October 31, 2007 • page 7 ALANNA FAHEY Sutton Legion is so much more, providing community space The Sutton Legion’s big space is regularly borrowed by community groups from all around the area to host fundraising bingos and brunches.Garage Bdiiet&Fils Lest We Forget Waterloo 539-11 44 Sr~ Established 1893 ‘'I Serving you for over 100 yrs.Jeune Monuments Ltd.(450) 538-2302 Few people, big service By Alanna Fahey Brome County News Correspondent Gloria Davis has been involved with the Sutton Legion for well over 40 years and for the past two years she has served as its president.And while experience and dedication matter, the Legions across Canada are experiencing a massive drop in their memberships because there are few surviving veterans from World War 11 and the Korean War.They need newcomers.Sutton currently maintains a membership of approximately 60 people, yet as Davis explains, “not all these members are active.“The membership has dwindled over the past few years and we are encouraging the people of Sutton to become involved with the Legion.” The group, which celebrated 60 years in service to the community in 2005, offers much.“Presently, the Legion is fulfilling Sutton’s need for a community centre and it serves the population in many ways,” says Davis.The building provides the space for many activities that draw this village together.The local libraries have both utilized the space to run fundraising bingos and this year the Foyer in Sutton, the food bank and the Christmas baskets program will host bingos.Twice a month Davis and her committed crew put on a Sunday brunch.“Depending on the weather, these events draw a good number of people,” says Davis.The brunches are also used as fundraisers.The Legion reserves one month’s Sunday for itself, while the other Sunday is offered to various organizations in the town.The Legion members take care of the details, while the profits go directly to the organization in need.Royal Canadian Legion Cowansville Branch 99 unit t£e**c Please see Legion on Page 9 TIMKEN Where You Turn Iri Memory Of Our Veterans Timken Canada LP, 4 Victoria, Bedford, Quebec, Canada Phone 450-248-3316 cfe> 'I LIE DE LAC'BROME TOWN OF BROME LAKE fan 'tyeâtendcuf, & Tftmp*.& OMtcMoeiA of tie.Sterne page 8 • REMEMBRANCE DAY • BROME COUNTY NEWS Wednesday, October 31, 2007 If you can’t remember war, Think of the Peace SUNDAY November 11th, 2007 Parade: 10:30 a.m.Light lunch served at Royal Canadian Legion ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch No.99 120 Davignon, Cowansville, Que.Tel:.450-263-3543 W LEST WE FORGET Royal Canadian Legion Brome Branch 23 honours the Year of the Veteran Knowlton, Que.Remembrance Day in Granby.DAVID ANDERSON/ FILE Remembering that a life has been lived Les résidences et les jardins funéraires Bessette The true sense of values HEAD OFFICE : 997 DES COLOMBES, GRANBY BROMONT • ROXTON POND • VALCOURT • WATERLOO (450) 777-1171 • TOLL FREE: 1-888-730-6666 www.famillebessette.com COWANSVILLE The parade for Remembrance Day will be held on Sunday the 11th of November at 10:30 a.m.We invite you to be with us for the parade and the laying of the wreaths and crosses.A light lunch will be served in the Legion Hall after the ceremonies.WATERLOO Sunday, Nov.11th - Assembly and parade formation at Legion Hall at 12:30 Ceremony at Cenotaph at 1 p.m.Remembrance (Armistice) Luncheon at Legion Hall in Waterloo, 77 Lewis Street: Thursday, Nov.8, 11:30 a.m.to 1:30 p.m.Everyone welcome.SUTTON Sunday, Nov.11th at the Cenotaph Church service at the Legion at ll:30-noon serving soup & sandwiches.KNOWLTON Nov.11th, Sunday Remembrance Service 10:55 a.m.at Knowlton Academy.Everyone is welcome.Wëmb ' lUmnwi 'punenal