The record, 6 juin 2001, Supplément 1

Brome County NEW- Wednesday, June 6, 2001 Contractor LICENCE RBQ: 81(1-211502 • Machinery work 1 Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) • Private road • Land shaping • Drainage > Artificial lake/pond * Septic system • Demolition - Foundation 1 Topsoil - Aggregate • Sand • Gravel • Fieldstone (450) 242-2544 n , ch.Glen, Bolton-Ouest ROCH VALLIÈRES The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome-Missisquoi Adult Ed graduates class of 2001 T: By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Cowansville I he Cowansville Adult Education Centre held its 2001 graduation ceremonies Saturday night, sending its latest crop of graduates on to work or further academic or vocational studies.Students and their families gathered for the send-off, held at the Cowansville Best Western Hotel.Student Kevin Wos-sidlo was named Valedictorian for the class of nearly 50 students.Centre director Gerald Bleser noted that the average age of the student body has dropped from 24 years to 19 years, an indication of the growing acceptance of the adult education course, which emphasizes small classes and one-on-one work with students.He attributes this drop to the “jungle drums” — word of mouth between kids who have opted for the program and their peers.He notes that students who, for various reasons do not succeed in conventional high school environments, succeed when given individual attention in problem areas such as math and science.One of this year's success stories is Andy Patch, who graduates with high marks in math and plans to start engineering pre-requisites at John Abbott College.Scholarship presenters noted that one thing the Adult Education students seem to share is motivation.Some are juggling work, transportation difficulties and parenting responsibilities while studying.“These students have overcome a lot of obstacles and ought to be proud of it,” said Peter Treacy, president of the Knowlton Lions Club and presenter of two scholarships.Added Pauline Lavigne, presenter of the ETSB Commissioner’s Award: “These kids are here because they want to be here.” The following students received prizes in recognition for outstanding effort in their subjects: English (Emily Albers), Math 436 (Julie Perkins), Science (Andy Patch), Biology (Mike Mierzwins-ki) and Personal and Social Development (Ricky Smith).Thirteen students received scholarships for their continuing education.Pauline Lavigne awarded the Eastern Townships School Board Commissioner’s Award to Andy Patch.In addition, the faculty awarded special awards to outgoing students in recog- CAROLINF KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Valedictorian Kevin Wossidlo and his parents Richard and France.nition of special attributes.This year’s recipients were: Jenn Studer (Appreciation gift), Justin Courtemanche (Most Significant Contribution to Academic Life) and Ricky Smith (Graduate Prize).-ml b If Nd CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Over 100 bikers tooe off as the annual Cyclothon began in Sutton last weekend.Cyclothon an overall success By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Sutton Over 100 volunteer bikers took to the road to raise money for the Sutton Elementary School during the annual Cyclothon last Saturday.Organizers reduced the normal biking distance from 20 kilometers to 12 to compensate for wet road conditions.Early morning rains did stop long enough to enable the bikers, including students, parents and supporters to complete the tour.The Cyclothon began at the school, and took the bikers, led by a police escort, around backroads before returning to the village.All funds raised at Saturday’s event will go toward meeting the school’s needs, such as new gym equipment.1243-0000 Res.& Fax: 242-2233 V Why stay in waiting for calls! Cordless phones on sale now at Installation Phil ^465 ch.Knowlton, or call us! 1ER For your reward miles choose 1ER all the way Open Daily 8-10 p.m.472 Knowlton Rd.Knowlton 243-6692 "VweldenThë^bË isY JUNE WHAT’S THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN! 1 Mat: Sat, Sun.: 2 psr ™ to 14™ Ben Affleck in EÜ3 PEARL HARBOR 8 Mat: Sat, Sun: 2 Johnny Depp in BL0W m Daily: 9 pm lil ggjQQjSI Tomb Raider, Atlantis, A.I.A: Résidence pour les Aînés / Retirement Residence “A place to call home! ” iâc hroM£ 28 Mount Echo, Knowlton (450) 242-4663 y DRIVE-IN SEE PAGE 4 page 2 Wednesday, June 6, 2001 Brome Cw/w/j/News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar June 8 GOODS, SERVICES AND TALENTS AUCTION at Emmanuel United Church, 203 Principale, Cowansville.Viewing 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Auction, 7:30 p.m.Coffee & dessert, $3.Information or auction items, 263-0204 or 263-1261.June 8,9 & 10 DOG SHOW 2001 at Brome Fair Grounds, Friday, 12 - 3 p.m., Sat.& Sun., 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.Admission, $5 per car.Sponsored by St.Francis Kennel Club.June 9 GARAGE AND BAKE SALE sponsored by Foyer-Sutton Volunteers, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.Donations for garage sale accepted at Foyer between June 4 & 8.Please no clothing.Information, Darlene, 538-3412, Sylvie, 538-3332.MARCH FOR JESUS AT MILLPOND, Lakeside Rd., Knowlton, 1 p.m.rain or shine.Evening worship under tent.Live bilinguai music, 6 - 8 p.m.Marching music by ‘Upstream’ from Vancouver and Exo from Europe.Information (450) 243-5759.Dunham Women’s Institute GARAGE SALE at 190 Bruce St., Dunham, 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.All welcome! June 10 Creek United Church celebrates 76th Anniversary of Church Union with special ‘HYMN SING’ at Creek United Church, West Bolton, 2:30 p.m.All welcome! June 11 Avante Women’s Center Workshop COPING WITH DIABETES’, 52 rue Dupont, Bedford at 7 p.m.Contact Sheri Brome County NEWS HIS» 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 1 VO, email: bcn-news@endirect.qc.ca, or fax: (450) 243-SI 55.Visa and Mastercard accepted.Craig (450) 248-0530 for more information.June 12 ‘BEYOND MASSEY VANIER’ for students graduating in 2001 & 2002 and their parents.An information sharing evening on alternatives after High School at the Lakeview Inn, Victoria St., Knowlton, 6 p.m.Presented by Town-shippers’ Association working with a group of parents in Lac Brome with the partnership of ET CEDEC.Advisory panel including veteran students now at University, staff from CEGEPs, Adult and Vocational Education and student services at Massey Vanier.Info.263-4422.June 16 Creek United Church ANNUAL BUFFET SUPPER at Creek United Church, West Bolton, 4:30 - 7 p.m.Adults, $9, children 12 and under, $3.All welcome! June 17 Annual FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH sponsored by Philipsburg Legion, Branch 82, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.$5 per person.Everyone welcome.Bring a friend and meet your friends! Knowlton Harmony Band 1ST SUMMER PARK CONCERT at Coldbrook Park (by the dam) at 6:30 p.m.Joint concert Knowlton Harmony Band and l’Harmonie l’Estrie.Alternative Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Rd., in case of rain.Free concert.All welcome! June 18 The ANNUAL MEETING OF LA MAISON DES JEUNES DE SUTTON INC.(Sutton Youth Center) at John Sleeth Center, 7 p.m.Information, (450) 538-7494.All welcome! Arts Calendar June 7 -10 Sunshine Theatre Productions presents Tony Award-winning comedy ART at Knowlton Pub Playhouse, Thursday, 2 & 8 p.m; Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m.Art contains some strong language and is intended for mature audiences.Meet actors and artists at opening night reception after the show.Tickets, $12.Reservations, 539-3604.June 10 BENEFIT DISNEY REVUE repeat concert for BMP Hospital in Massey Vanier Auditorium, 2 p.m.Tickets, $5 adults, $3, students.Advance tickets at BMP Hospital Gift Shop or Massey Vanier, 263-3772.All proceeds to BMP.ANTIQUE & CRAFT MARKET sponsored by Brome County Historical Society, 130 Lakeside, Knowlton, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Antique local woodworking tools, primitives, furniture, trunks, collectibles, glass, porcelain, jewelry, books, fishing equipment, local crafts.Spaces available.243-6782.June 15 & 16 CHOROMONDO, WORLD MUSIC WOMEN’S CHOIR.Two benefit concerts.Friday, June 15 at Knowlton United Church, 7:30 p.m., June 16, North Hatley Universalist Church, 7:30 p.m.Suggested donation of $12, adults, $5, children.Info: (819) 876-5682.Church Services PARISH OF BROME: St.Aidan, Sutton Junction, 1st & 3rd Sundays at 2:30 p.m; Ascension, West Brome, all services at 9:30 a.m.; Holy Trinity, Iron Hill, 1st, 3rd, 4th Sundays (outdoor service and picnic) at 11 a.m.and 2nd at 7:30 p.m; St.John Evangelist, Brome Village, 1st, 2nd,8r 3rd Sundays at 11 a.m.& 4th at 7:30 p.m.Sunday School, Brome Hall, Brome Village, 10 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, 203 rue Principale, 10:30 a.m.Senior Choir practice, 9 a.m.Rev.Mary MacPherson officiating.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 During June, July, August Sunday Services will be held at 9:30 a.m.at Waterloo and Fulford with combined congregation.1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday services will be in Waterloo, 2nd and 4th in Fulford.Waterloo Sunday School final day is June 10th, resuming in September.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 at 9:15 a.m.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.Sunday Services at 10 a.m.June 10th Mystic Picnic.Community Notes Do you wish you could read better?Need help with basic math?Call the YAMASKA 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.PIANO LESSONS at St.James Rectory Center, 430 Principale East, Faraham, Monday’s, 7:30 p.m.Call to register: Michel Gaboury (450) 293-0066.Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 / 242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Published weekly by 1195 Galt E, Sherbrooke.-—.toe- Quebec, JIG 1Y7 R rrnu o fax: (8i9) 5693945 e-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Randy Kinnear Publisher.800 463-9525 Sharon McCully Editor/Off.Mgr.(450) 242-1188 Alison Steel Secretary .(450) 242-1188 Lynda bellavance Advertising .(450) 242-6892 Michel Duval Advertising .800 463-9525 Jamie Zachary Corresp.Editor .800 463-9525 Richard Lessard Prod.Mgr.800 463-9525 Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman.800 463-9525 Francine Thibault Prod.Superv.800 463-9525 CIRCULATION Distributed to all Record subscribers every Wednesday as an insert, and to all households and businesses in Abercom, Bedford, Brigham, Brome, Bromont, Cowansville, East Famham, Foster, Fulford, Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre, West Bronte.Out of Quebec residents do not include PST.Rates for other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record 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 Hollinger Canadian Newspapers L.P.SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 year 114.40 8.01 9.18 S131.59 6 MONTHS 59.00 4.13 4.73 $67.86 3 MONTHS 30.00 2.10 2.41 $34.51 Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA Brome Comw/j/News Wednesday, June 6, 2001 page 3 Caretaker of the last detail PHILIP GODIN/CORRESPONDENT Roland Kimball is retiring after 34 years as caretaker at the Knowlton Cemetery •Sr {' ¦>.> & *• :• : WÊÊ& ' :: :: : ¦ tSKffli » , By Philip A.Godin Record Correspondent After 34 years on the job, Knowlton Cemetery caretaker Roland Kimball has called it a career and retired last month.In doing so, Kimball has done more then just leave a job, he has turned the page on a lifetime of untold stories.Kimball, 82, became the cemetery’s caretaker in 1967 when he replaced Harold Rhicard.From his own account, most of his job would appear to be uncomplicated, straightforward and simple.“1 had to mow the lawns, dig the graves then fill them in, keep the ground level and sometimes make the cement bases for the headstones,” he said.However, what Kimball has done is much more valuable than that.In strolling through his nearly 5-acre charge, talking with Kimball is like being escorted through the area’s photo album, the constraints of time having little impact of the chronology of events.A conversation with him is often punctuated by sudden stops, as a name en- graved on a particular headstone prompts a short, but fascinating revival of a friend, family member or stranger he attended to at one point in time.Whether it was from having met or heard of them, or from repeatedly reading their names and abridged epitaphs on the stones he maintained for a third of a century, the former caretaker has become more than just a groundsman.Kimball, who has personally tended to 1,053 burials, has been confronted with the unavoidable reality of man’s fate, which, it would seem, has turned him into somewhat of a pointed realist.“And there’s my headstone right there,” he said, pointing to a red granite block that bears his family name.And though he may be retiring, he won’t be far away from the buisness.At a retirement supper in his honour on May 15, the board of the Knowlton Cemetery Company voted him in as member.“I guess they weren’t about to let me go so easy,” added Kimball, who was accompanied by Ruby, his wife of 54 years.Caring for the cemetery was never easy for Kimball, who, when first taking the job at the cemetery, did not have useftil machines to help him.“At first I had to dig all graves by hand,” said Kimball.Unlike the mowing-tractor he now uses, Kimball used a small gasoline mower, a task that consumed 35 gallons of fuel annually and much more time than he wanted to invest.“I just couldn’t keep up, the lawn would grow faster than I could mow it, he said.It was then that his two oldest daughters began giving him a hand.“They’d hop off the school bus and really help me out a lot,” Kimball said.Over time, his two younger daughters took over for the others; then later A KNIGHT’S TALE (English) 00 Fit, Sat, Sun, Mon.,Tues., Wei, Thur.:6:45 pm.|THE MUMMY RETURNS (English) QQ Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues.Wei.Thurs.: 9110 pm.SPY KIDS (English) QD Fii, Thurs.: 5:00 p.m.Sat.Sun.: 1:00-3:00 p.m.From June 8th to June 14,h For info: 263-5900 Théâtre • MATINEES • FRI., MON., • TUES., : $5.00 : still, the grandchildren chipped in, making the job a family affair.When I asked Kimball what it was like to do a job like his, he simply replied how interments could sometimes be trying.“Some of them are pretty sad, especially the younger ones, going from being full of life,” he said softly as he slowed by one particular site.Never really having to finish his sentence, his glance dropping to the ground, his silence speaking volumes.“Dying sudden is not the same as when someone’s been sick for a long time you know.” STAFF WANTED crninamn, Floor staff Auto, Hardware, Sports Dept.1599 South Street Cowansville Call s 1-800-CDNTIRE ext.274 N October 6, 7, 8, 2001 11X1*0 AUTO BROME News & Used Cars, Trucks Parts & accessories, Services Indoor & Outdoor Spaces Available Exhibitors, Reserve Now! (450) 243-5757 / 243-1396 PLACE PRIMEVÈRE 539-4897 Appartements pour personnes retraitées autonomes ou en légère perte d’autonomie • Nourriture exceptionnelle • Personnel bilingue 24 heures par jour • Service de convalescence à la semaine « ' : Si 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.Dienvenu propriétaires résidant sur les lieux / owners who reside on location 1973 Leclair, Waterloo 539-4397 page 4 Wednesday, June 6, 2001 Brome County^H ews CAA survey reflects attitudes, values of buyers A recen t Canadian Automobile Association survey shows that Quebecers look for reliability above all else when shopping for a new vehicle.Some 5,500 CAA-Quebec members were questioned for the poll Of those surveyed, 71 per cent said reliability was their top concern.I guess nobody likes being stranded on the side of the road.Second on the list of concerns was fuel consumption, not surprising when you look at the cost of gas these days.If the doom sayers are right and we hit a buck a litre this summer, you’ll no doubt see fuel economy become an even more important factor in vehicle purchase choices.If you own a gas-guzzling sport utility vehicle, you might want to sell it now instead of waiting until the used car market is flooded with the things.Price and incentives, comfort, interior and cargo space, and finally styling finished the list.In the perfect world where we’re all lottery winners.I’m sure styling would rank much closer to the top.Unfortunately in the real world money is always a concern, with all of us doing our best to get the most for our money.Strangely, vehicle safety ranked last among the factors that influenced the choice of a vehicle, re ceiving only seven per cent of the vote.Yet when asked what features buyers wanted in their next vehicle, 63 per cent said they wanted air bags.Anti-lock brakes came in fourth.Personally, I think safety has to rank up there with reliability.If you’re dead, having the most reliable car in the world won’t do you any good.Of course I’m looking at it from the perspective of a newspaper reporter who covers far too many car crashes.When people ask me, I usually try to steer them away from vehicles that run all day on a teaspoon of gas, yet fold up like an accordion as soon as they hit anything bigger than a beer can.Under The Hood Maurice Crossfield Ul tt FOSTER HOME FOR ADULTS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL IMPAIRMENT Les Centres Butters-Savoy et Horizon are a rehabilitation centre for persons with an intellectual impairment.Our organization is looking for a person or a couple wanting to share a house in Brome Lake belonging to the Centre, with three adults having an intellectual impairment.The candidates must provide a warm living environment, have initiative and the necessary command of English, as the clients concerned are anglophones.They must also: • have a good ability to transmit relevant information concerning the clients for whom they are responsible; • demonstrate the skills needed to collaborate with the different partners in the network; • be able to apply the learning programs and/or behaviour modification techniques; • agree to come and live in a house belonging to the Centre.The house is located at Brome Lake (Knowlton), a small picturesque village in the Eastern Townships.The person or persons selected will receive the support of a team of professionals from the Centre, as well as financial compensation in accordance with standards set by the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux.Should the project interest you, please leave your name and telephone number with: Amélie Rathier, Social worker Les Centres Butters-Savoy et Horizon 400 Bernard Street Waterloo, Québec, JOE 2N0 Telephhone: (450) 539-5333, ext.223 Shouldn’t we all do whatever we can to avoid killing the ones we love?The study goes on to say that green is the top colour of choice (17 per cent), followed by blue (15 per cent), then white (12 per cent), grey (11 per cent).Red and black were tied at 10 per cent each.White ranking third surprised me, mostly because I have a white car.It’s always dirty and the rust never hides, making it one of my least favorite colours.But when you buy used, colour isn’t always an option.Those surveyed were also asked about their dream cars.Judging from the re- sponses I’m guessing this question was phrased to imply a car of their dreams that they might one day be able to afford.There isn’t a Jaguar, Range Rover of Ferrari on the list.The Jeep Grand Cherokee ranked first, followed by the Toyota Camry, Nissan Pathfinder in third, and Honda Accord in fourth.Honda’s top four models made the list, with the Odyssey minivan coming in sixth, the CR-V in eighth, and the Civic in 10th place.The Subaru Outback, Dodge Caravan and Chrysler PT Cruiser rounding out the list.Briefs Cemetery vandals stole flowers Staff Riverside Cemetery in Brigham has fallen victim to an unusual type of vandalism — the flowers have been stolen.“People are calling and asking ‘why did you take all of our flowers away?’” said cemetery manager Martha Shufelt.“People are very upset, they took eveiything.” Sometime after Mother’s Day, one or more people came to the Mapledale Road graveyard and removed all the flowers.That included some potted plants, cut flowers that had been there and even some veteran’s crosses.Only one bunch of flowers was left behind, and it was moved from its original place to another grave, Shufelt said.There was no other damage to the cemetery.Shufelt added that a search of the immediate area turned up nothing, indicating that whatever happened, they weren’t just dumped nearby.“We wanted everyone to know that we weren’t responsible,” she said.“It is a form of vandalism.” Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the cemetery flowers and plants are asked to contact the Quebec Police Force at (450) 266-1122, Martha Shufelt at (450) 263-1525, or cemetery board president Alan Webb at (450) 2660289.Canada Day committee hosts car wash fundraiser Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Volunteers from Cowansville’s Canada Day Committee recently hosted a car wash fundraiser, raising $1,300 in the process for the annual celebrations, highlighted by the much anticipated parade.Organizer Ralph Maddocks estimates that the 14 volunteers washed and dried a car at an average of one every two minutes.This year’s parade will include members of the Canadian Legion, 725 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, the Entraide Mutuelle des Associations des Pompiers and the Brome Mis-sisquoi Emergency Rescue Unit (U.S.B.M.).For more information, call (450) 263-3044.ST.ALBANS DRIVE-IN Exit 20,1-89, St.Albans, Vt.802-524-2468 Adults $6 Kids under 12 -, S1.00 r DRIVE-IN: ARE 7 FUN! JUNE 8-14 1st at approx.8:40 p.m.Mike Myers & Cameron Diaz in David Duchovney in EVOLUTION OPEN EVERY DAY Coming: Dr.Doolittle 2, Moulin Rouge, Sword Fish D€NIS PARADIS, M.P.Brome-Missisquoi 21 Main St.Bedford (Québec) J0J 1A0 (450) 248-1179 HOUSE OF COMMONS 104 South Street Suite 100B Cowansville (Québec) J2K 2X2 (450) 266-6062 Brome County News Wednesday, June 6, 2001 page 5 ¦ill i Sunshine Theatre a comedy by Yasmina Reza translated by Christopher Hampton directed by Sunil Mahtani Productions I June 7 to 10 |j Knowlton Pub j| Playhouse jl Tickets: I (450) 539-3604 | Admission: $12 ij Thurs.-Sat.8 p.r^B starring Doug Hooper, Bob Hennessy I and Donald , ft Wilson Sun.2 p.m.(Thurs.2 p.m.preview $5) :y||| Join as for oar * opetting night * reception after jfci the show at RoseH Wmdow Gallery Catch the art exhiba of works by Bishop’s Knowlton Centre students at the theatre during th< terun Art contains some strong language and is intended for mature audiences [[|]iRjRjRjRjRjfgjRjRJRirgJraJRJRJRJf5JrHiRjRJfHJRJRJRJRJrgJRJrgJfgJRir5JRiRJf2JfHJf2JRJRJfaJRJf5JRJrgJRJrHJr2Jr5JRJfHJrgJf^RJRJrHJr£JRJRirgJfHJRJRJRJRJRJRJRJRJRJRJraJil New Library opens in Stanbridge Station By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Normand Paquin, a member of the Corporation d’initiatives communautaires (C.I.C.) and director of the corporation’s major projects, Philipsburg’s Missisquoi Public Library celebrated his 60th birthday last Friday with the unveiling of the CI.C.’s latest project, a new library/cultural centre for the neighbouring village of Stanbridge Station.Paquin told a group of MPL supporters that “La Maison du livre” will follow its predecessor’s model, offering membership and access to free cultural activities to residents of Quebec, Vermont and New York.He also announced that the village of St-Armand has given the approval for a third project, a library annex to the MPL, to be located in St-Armand in the old railroad station, expected to open in June 2002.The two libraries and annex will then form a “necklace” of community facilities uniting the small villages which will, when completed, have a lending capacity of over 10,000 titles.The announcement took all but a few by surprise.Artist and supporter Lea Warnant, whose dream was to have a library located in a peaceful rural setting, was stunned by the news.The farmhouse, located on route 202 halfway between Pike River and Bedford, overlooks distant Mount Pinnacle, and its nearest neighbours are a herd of sheep grazing quietly in the adjacent field.As of its official opening on June 5, La Maison du livre (Chez Michel Lavoie) now boasts over 5,000 titles on its shelves, as compared to the 3,200 titles available at the MPL.The bulk of the collection is general reading material, fiction and non-fiction in French, English and other languages.Paquin points out that the new library houses at least two distinguished collections: a collection of Russian literature, donated by former McGill professor and Tolstoy scholar Alexander Fodor, and what he believes to be the region’s most extensive collection of science fiction.It also has a comfortable kiddy corner where children may read or play with toys while adults browse.He points to La Maison du livre as a living example of what he and C.I.C.members are trying to achieve: namely, a place where community members, young and old, meet and become exposed to different artistic milieu and ideas.Paquin credits many community-minded volunteers with bringing the Maison du livre to life.He also acknowl-adges that owner Michel Lavoie shares not only a dream, but a birthday.“This is our birthday present to ourselves and everyone,” said Paquin on behalf of Lavoie.The price tag for this new project is considerably less than similar ones funded by provincial or federal funds, especially if it succeeds in following the model established by the MPL.Its formula for success is a budget in which money is strictly controlled, and virtually all operating funds are raised through individual donations and small fundraisers such as an annual book sale and Christmas bazaar.Paquin is not paid for his time or efforts; all lecturers, performers and exhibitors donate their time to this extraordinary effort.However, all projects have their price.The C.I.C.has advanced the funds necessary to pay for the nearly 1.000 feet of wood purchased to construct shelves and purchase nearly 3.000 books and reference materi- CAROUNE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Normand Paquin’s announcement of a new library-cultural centre for Stanbridge Station took many MPL supporters by surprise, including member Lea Warnant.It is also launching a capital cam- paign to raise over $5,000 necessary to cover those start-up costs.—.Pi 1(0' es^a|t, •yftd1 CHICKEN & RIBS Every Thursday Night Music every Friday night on the deck, weather permitting CANADIENS GRECQUES ITALIENS Fully OrwnMd 290 Knowlton Rd.242-2409-10 /Courville Geriatric Center/ f Courville Home Care "/ For the best in Nursing, Fuli range of home care MÉm À and where caring is a services are now available, living tradition give us a call.) ; V Since 1935 “Because Vie Care ’ J Helping you help yourself! 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