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Brome County NEW Wednesday, February 26, 1997 ( bmf DUKE, NOBLE.General Partnership Chartered Accountants Taxation, Accounting & Financial Services Individuals and Corporations Accounting & Income Tax.Investment Planning Farm Transfers & Consulting, Estate Planning & Settlement, Computer Services, Maketing plans Serving the Eastern Townships Community V for over 35 years lilt William St.Cowansville (514) 263-4123 Fax: 263-3489 316 Kninvlton Kd Knowlton (514)243-5021 164-A Queen St.1-ennoxville (819)346-0333 Fax: 819-346-0313 Family and community roots intertwine Mini-museum in Mystic MAURICE CROSSFIELD Frances Walbridge and Dorothy Near.family home turned into a museum filled with artifacts rarely seen anywhere.J v*r- *• * ¦V: • ; :;"VC T - ' ’ : ./ : .; • ;.; .1 By Maurice Crossfield Mystic For the Walbridge’s, history is a family affair.In drawing on their rich history in the village of Mystic, the descendants of Solomon and Betsy Walbridge have managed to collect a wide variety of artifacts, oddities and stories that reflect not just their own genealogy, but the history of the surrounding community as well.One hundred acres of the original family farm, including the region’s only 12-sided barn, has been turned into a museum over the years, managed by the Walbridge Conservation Area Limited.While Frances Walbridge lives on the lower floor of the family home, the upstairs has been turned into a museum, filled with artifacts rarely seen anywhere.“Calling it a museum is an overstatement,” said Frances Walbridge in an interview Monday.“It’s more like a collection of family memorabilia.” Nevertheless the farm attracts curiosity seekers by the dozens, as people stop by to get a look at history, and learn about the family’s past from Frances Walbridge or her sisters Edith Walbridge and Dorothy Near.Though their brother Steven doesn’t live in the area, he still takes an active interest in the farm and its future.The story of the Walbridge family's Mystic experience dates back to 1822 when Solomon and Betsy first settled on the property.They had three daughters and one son, Alexander.Fie went on to become the head of the railroad works in Malone, New York.He returned to Mystic on the eve of the Civil War, where he founded the A.S.Walbridge, General Founder and Machinist.The foundry prospered, and with it the fortunes of the tiny town.From one of the first horse drawn mowing machines to repairs on railway and steam engines, A.S.Walbridge did it all.In 1882 Walbridge had his 12 sided barn built, similar in many ways to a railroad roundhouse.Using water power from the nearby brook, a horse and wagon could be driven in, the turntable rotated to the proper section of the barn, and the load removed.Once complete, the horse and wagon was rotated again so the horses could walk straight out the way they came in.The cattle lived in the area below the turntable.Today the barn still stands, but over the years the elaborate turntable became unsafe and was eventually removed.He then dammed up the brook, creating a small lake out of a nearby pasture.The lake became a popular skating rink in the winter.When the dam gave out years later, the lake disappeared.Walbridge also built an elaborate house, the likes of which had not been seen in the area before.The conservato-rium housed a large aquarium and even banana trees, which yielded fresh fruit even in the winter.Dorothy Near remembers playing in the house as a child.When she was sent to England during the Second World War and stationed in a castle, she wasn’t impressed.See mystic, page 3 Municipal politics Kenneth Hill elected by acclamation in Sutton With no one to run against him, Kenneth Hill has been elected mayor of the town of Sutton by acclamation.The period for candidates to enter into the election for mayor ended last Friday.With no other candidates, the election that had been scheduled for March 11 will not be held.Hill, a town councillor, has been acting as interim mayor since popular mayor John Sleeth died of cancer last Sept.2.Because Sleeth’s death occurred more than 12 months before a general municipal election, a byelection must be held to select a new mayor according to provincial law.The next general elections are scheduled to take place in Nov.1997.But Hill may not be in the mayor’s chair much longer anyway.The Town of Sutton, led by Hill, and Sutton Township, led by mayor Peter Stastny, are currently in the process of merging the two municipalities.If the amalgamation goes ahead as planned, it’s expected to be completed before the next election.Business Deal expected to re-open Auberge Le Malard One of Brome Lake’s most auspicious tourist spots, Auberge Le Malard, may be re-opening its doors following financial problems.Samson, Belair, Deloitte and Touche, the Sherbrooke holding company responsible for Le Malard since last Nov.28, said it has received a number of offers to purchase the elegant auberge.Once a formal deal is signed, the establishment is expected to reopen.Le Malard is made up of two parts, run by different owners.The auberge, including the restaurant, reception hall and bar, was the section that declared bankruptcy.The division which owns the hotel rooms and condominiums has continued operations untouched by the bankruptcy.CENJRE ELECTRONIQUE LECTROMAX fMKS SPECIAL OF THE MONTH TOSHIBA VCR Big Special Reg.‘279,s s239ji y DE KNOWLTON TV / VCR / HIFI SALES & SERVICE 489 Knowlton Road 243-0487 ÏËU j API j -• 11T AIM ~ B FEBRUARY 7RTHROUGH K To Serve You Better ! 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March 1 Crib tournament at the Odd Fellows Hall Knowlton at 1:30 p.m.$10.00 per team.Door & cash prizes.Everyone welcome! Calvary United Church will hold their Annual Coffee House Benefit at 6 Maple St., Sutton in the church basement, 7:00 p.m.Tickets, $4.00, available at the door.For more info, or tickets call 263-3421.March 2 The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #158, 2 Curley St., Sutton will hold a “Western Breakfast - all you can eat”, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.Admission: $4.50 per person, children under 10, $2.50.March 7 World’s Day of Prayer will be held at St.Leon Community Center, 13 Brown St., Cowansville.Bilingual service.Everyone welcome! ARTS CALENDAR March 7, 8,14,15,16 Knowlton Players present “Circus in the Wind”, by Aurand Harris, directed by Beverly Pascoe, at Theatre Lac Brome, Knowlton, at 7 p.m.Matinees, March 8, 9, 15 81 16, at 2:00 p.m.Tickets: adults, $7.00, children, $4.00.Proceeds go towards the restoration of the Church of St.Andrews.Reservations preferred (514) 263-1061.Group rates available.COMMUNITY NOTES Victims of Violence and Abuse HELP Lines: SOS Violence Conjugale, 1-800-363-9010; Hebergement Horizon Pour Elle, 1 (514) 263-5046; Hebergement Pour Elle, 1 (514) 776-6700; Cavac, 1 (819) 820-2822.Association Pour Femmes Victimes de Violence.SNAP FLAP: Brome County News still has a supply of the snaphappy spelling game for children and adults.The game pits players against one another in a race to turn letters into words.Games cost $25 plus postage.A portion of the proceeds will go to the Words for Women literacy program.Waterloo Ladies Auxiliary meeting The Waterloo Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion met on January 14 with nine ladies attending.In the absence of the president, vice-president Connie Peacock declared the meeting open.The minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted.Moved by Lucille Arthen, seconded by Juliette Champagne.Correspondance was read and treasurer Grace Rainville reported a very satisfactory balance.Rita McGovern moved it be accepted, seconded by Helen Ramsey.Since there was no business from Auberge West Brome PROMOTION FEBRUARY SPECIALS! 2 FOR 1 $15.95 TUESDAY fish & chips WEDNESDAY chicken and ribs THURSDAY all-you-can-eat mussels ********** RESERVATIONS: (514) 266-7552 128 Route 139, West Brome last year, the new committees were appointed, namely: Health and Welfare, Helen Ramsey; Telephone, Lois Campbell and Ann Harsell; Membership, Audrey Blampin; House, Pat Cote and Juliette Champagne; Publicity, Ann Harsell, for Sherbrooke Record; Calls, Connie Peacock.At the next meeting Gladys Thompson, Ruth Lyebvre and Juliette Champagne will be installed as executives.The President of the Senior Branch, Michel Lapointe wished everyone a good year and good luck to new president, Connie Peacock; secretary, Lucille Altken and treasurer, Grace Rainville.All business being completed, Juliette Champagne moved that the meeting be adjourned.A lovely lunch was served and door prizes were won by Rita McGovern, Ann Harsell, Juliette Champagne and Marcelle Brien.February 11 — Thirteen ladies braved the weather to attend.Seargent at Arms, Audrey Blampin, with colour party, Pat Cote and Toodie McCullagh deposited the colours.President Connie Peacock, after the singing of O Canada, opened the meeting for the transaction of business.The minutes of the last meeting were read by secretaiy Lucille Arthen.Pat Cote moved they be accepted, seconded by Juliette Champagne.Treasurer Grace Rainville reported a healthy balance Audrey Blampin moved it be accepted seconded by Helen Ramsey.Audrey Blampin reported that there are 13 life members, one new member, 28 regular members and one death, making a total of 41.Other committees announced many activities through 1996.The Ladies Auxiliary will host their annual St.Patrick's Day luncheon.Ham, potato salad, coleslaw, etc.will be served from 11 a.m.until 2 p.m.Price $4.00.Mr.Ed Godfrey of the Senior Branch Installed the new executive: Gladys Thompson, Ruth Lefebvre, and Juliette Champagne.Congratulations ladles.There will be a district meeting in Waterloo March 2 and a convention in Granby May 16, 17, 18 and 19 at the Castel de l’Estrie.Final plans for this PIERCE 8R0SNAH UNDR HAMILTON DANTE'S PEAK MATINÉES: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 6 • Friday through Thursday 7 p.m.16 yrs.old & over “ATERRIFIC MOVIE! VERYT0UCHING! ITMIGHT BE TOM CRUISE'S BEST PERFORMANCE EVER!" U»ry King.USA KXMT TOM CRUISE Efc&y tyUGui*6- For info: 263-5900 Théâtre wmm mm FRIDAY $3.50 MON .TUES.& WI D $4.50 are not yet confirmed.All business being concluded, Juliette Champagne moved the meeting be adjourned.A valentine lunch was served by hostesses Helen Ramsey and Ann Harsell.Don't forget the next meeting, March 11.Golden Age Club news MANSONVILLE — The club had Its dinner catered today by Grant and Monique Foster in honor of St.Valentine’s Day, Carnival week and February birthdays.Ida MacKay was our sole birthday girl today (Feb.20).We had a huge carrot birthday cake and the club supplied wine for this special occasion.Kathleen Bailey had brought a cake as well (to be used next week).She and George donated a huge can of coffee also.Alfred Vlntlnner won the half and half today.Another bonus today, each member was given one Loto 6/49 ticket for the Wednesday night draw, this was from the club.Hopefully some will be winners.500 winners were Cecile Hamelin and Gerry Gaboriault.Door prizes were won by Louise Oliver, George Hamelin, Juliette Lalib-erté, Ida MacKay, Alfred Vintinner, Dorothy Woodard, Huguette Levoy, Jacqueline Maranda, George and Kathleen Bailey, Gerry Gaboriault, Mr.Kolba, Rose Alma Pouliot, Jackie Jersey, Rita Mossa and Judy Gaboriault.Game winners were Juliette Lalib-erte, Rita Mossa, Irene Carrier, Bertha Smithers, Dorothy Woodard, Judy Gaboriault, and George Hamelin.Brome Count}' NEWS 88 Lakeside.Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1V0 Tee: (514) 242 1188/ 2426892 Fax: (514) 243-5155 Published weekly by Record j division of Cnnuminicdiionx QuAvcor iiu 2850 Deuikme; Sherbrixske.Quebec J1K1A1 Fax: (819) 5693945 E-mail: rccord@interllnx.qc.ca Randy Kinnear Publisher .800 463-9525 Sharon McCully Editor/Off.Mgr.(514) 242-1188 Alison Steel Secretary .(514) 242-1188 Lynda Bf.llavance Advertising .(514) 242-1188 Sunil Mahtani Corresp.Editor .800 463-9525 Susan Mastine Community Relat.800 463-9525 Alain Têtreault Adv.Director .800 463-952S Richard 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No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CDNA, NMB, QCNA Brome County N Wednesday, February 26, 1997 page 3 Winter fun at Bromont this weekend Knowlton If winter carnivals in Brome Lake and Sutton weren’t enough to help you get rid of the winter blues, Bromont will be celebrating winter this weekend.The second annual L’Hiverenfête kicks off this Saturday and wraps up Sunday at the Centre Plein Air Davignon, and will feature a variety of events, aimed at individuals, families and larger groups.Activities will be making use of what the popular outdoor recreation area has to offer, from ice fishing to making use of the facility’s 85 kilometres of cross Mystic: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “I have no regrets.I’m leaving the party with the feeling that I’ve done my work.I had something to offer the Bloc and I gave it.I would have liked to have been leader for longer but that’s not how it worked out,” he said.“1 had one year as party leader and it has given me a chance to reorganize the party.What I’m leaving behind is a vehicle that works.We have mobilized our party members of which we now have 113,000 members, and I’m leaving behind a party that is ready for an electoral campaign.We’re much more organized than we were in 1993.” BQ elected officials like Maurice Bernier, MP for Megantic-Compton-Stanstead, and Gaston Leroux, MP for Richmond-Wolfe, have recently said they felt Gauthier was crucial in keeping the party together after Lucien Bouchard left for provincial politics.The BQ leadership race has been heating up lately with Yves Duhaime, who has Leroux’s support, taking shots at front runner Gilles Duceppe.Duhaime recently accused Duceppe of being one of the people who forced Gauthier out of the picture.Initially there were also rumors that candidate Daniel Turp wanted Gauthier gone as well.Yesterday, Gauthier would only talk in general terms about the leadership race which started in late December and won’t end until the party’s convention in Montreal on March 16.“The race is taking place over a long period of time, some candidates are starting country ski trails.For the cross country skiers there will be two family-oriented races on Sunday.The first race will feature an obstacle course with two people on the same pair of skis.The second race will be a little more conventional, with family teams taking part in a relay race.Skiers will also be able to test their skills against members of the Canadian Ski Patrol who will be on hand for the races.Snow sculpture and ice sculpture competitions will see a wide variety of talents in competition for top honors.First made popular by the Quebec Win- to stick out but they’re all good candidates,” said Gauthier, who has decided to remain neutral and won’t publicly support a candidate.Leadership candidate Rodrigue Biron has said he would consider running in the Sherbrooke riding against Charest if he were made the party boss.Gauthier said he thought Biron was a suitable candidate to run in Sherbrooke but added that there were plenty of local people to fill the role.“I’ve been hearing people circulate names of people who would make for quality candidates.Locally there are people who can run here against Charest,” said Gauthier, adding that he wouldn’t name any potential candidates because they’ve requested anonymity until the Bloc's convention.“There are local people who are interested in running against Jean Charest and they are people who are well known,” said Leroux, who added that too much shouldn’t be made of Biron’s comments.“It was a surprise, but I think Mr.Biron was just thinking out loud, I don’t think he necessarily wants to run here,” Leroux said.Leroux also said he wasn’t surprised to see his choice for party leader being the most aggressive.“He’s coming from the outside of the party and so he’s a challenger.He wants to make his sovereigntist position clearly known,” he said referring to Duhaime."The solidarity of this party has to fall on someone who comes from outside the party.Mr.Duhaime represents the best candidate from outside the party and as he said himself if there were problems with the Bloc in the past, the people who were MPs at the time, and want to lead the party now, were part of the problem.” ter Carnival, the Bromont version will feature 12 teams competing in the snow sculpture category on Sunday and another nine teams competing in ice sculpting on Saturday.Saturday afternoon will also feature dog sled racing, using teams of four and six dogs each.The races are expected to attract leading teams from across Quebec.The races will be fairly short, with the four dog teams racing four kilometres and the six dog teams racing six kilometres.With $2500 in prizes the four dog race gets underway at 1 p.m.and the six dog race starts at 2:30.MAURICE CROSSHELD (Q \ if» Dorothy Near and Frances Walbridge with one of the heirlooms at their museum.auberge; 50 Victoria St Knowlton LET’S DO LUNCH Buffet-Style Treat yourself to our buffet-style lunch from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.with your choice of salad, 2 hot dishes, 2 cold dishes, dessert & beverage for only ^ V A La Carte Or select from a wide variety of delicious dishes, sandwiches and burgers from our à la carte menu.At the Lakeview you cun count on our quick, courteous service Reservations: 243-6183 If cars are more your speed, Sunday will feature automotive snow racing.In order to qualify the car must have a cockpit for the driver, a hook to pull it out of the snow, and most importantly, brakes.The junker cars will race in three categories according to their ages.Racers must sign up beforehand at 534-2277.For more information about L’Hiverenfête, or to register for the events, the number to call is (514) 534-2277.YOU HAVEN’T LIVED UNTIL YOU’VE CRUISED Jibe d celebrate the t(turn of the rettf/mj ft font () ft cttmi sitifL See ta it rûy&t «.oka! Contact our cruise specialist VOYAGES TRANS-M0NDE INC.Quebec licenced Les Jardins Davignon 350, rue Principale, Cowansville 263-5444 .WEST BOLTON — Cozy, private 2 bedroom home.Great starter home, easy access, low taxes.Asking only $53,000.KNOWLTON — Mini-farm on 4.7 acres, well built spacious home with 4 bedrooms, large family room, pool, views, stable, 4 acres, we could go on forever.$259,500.Lilian Sharko & Shelley Mizener Agents Affiliés 242-1166 Les Immeubles Coldbrook Inc.Courtier Agréé 339 Knowlton, Knowlton, Que. page 4 Wednesday, February 26, 1997 : Brome County News From mess to makeover It may have something to do with having to clean the house as a child before the cleaning lady arrived, but I’ve never quite had the confidence in my persona to place my warts and blemishes in someone else’s hands for refurbishing.Consequently, I cut and perm my own hair and am walking witness to my own amateur performance.So it was with some trepidation that I agreed to expose my bad hair and harried look to two very professional beauticians, Andrée and Josée for a ‘make-over’.As the day approached, the ‘appointment’ weighed on me like a visit to the dentist.1 caught a cold and my nose betrayed Kleenex burns.Blemishes suddenly sprouted on my face.My eyes were watering.I was a mess.Worse, the appointment was for 8:30 a.m.which meant I had to leave home at 7 a.m.The bags would still be under my eyes.Andrée and Josée pretended not to notice.They draped me with several swaths of colored cloth before nodding in agreement.I was definitely ‘a fall’.I felt a bit like a wilted leaf hanging onto a limb for dear life, so I didn’t argue.I was game for a burst of color, but turned down the fire-engine red in favor of a more subtle auburn hue.Andrée took out a paint brush and after dividing and quartering, began painting from the roots.It was somewhat humbling to be sitting in a bright room with strangers and not only have my head painted, but be photographed in the process.Andrée assured me the tangerine tint would wash away and it did.She cut, thinned, toned, conditioned, massaged, moussed, and sprayed my hair into submission.It’s hard to say whether my normally obstinate hair was feeling pampered or just plain baffled by the sudden attention, but for once, it did what it was told.Josée took over with a detailed plan for my face.Twelve different colors in all.I learned that even the sparse bit of make-up I ever use is all wrong for ‘a fall’ with an elongated face.And to think I’ve been walking around with the wrong blush.Thank goodness my ears turned out to be the right size.Josée painted, powdered, puffed, brushed, buffed, colored, outlined, highlighted, and hid.After three hours of intensive work, Andrée and Josée assessed their efforts and decided I looked younger, more energetic.I didn’t recognize myself.If the rest of my body requires as much work as the top five percent, 1 should be ready to leave the house each day for my eight hours work after eight hours preparation.Brome Closet Sharon McCully La longévité Les “Baby Boomers” ont maintenant 50 ans, ce qui veut dire que les gens âgés formeront bientôt un fort pourcentage de la population.En cette fin de siècle, on fait beaucoup de recherche dans le domaine de l’anti-vieillissement.Je viens de lire un livre américain récent “Stopping The Clock" par les Drs Ronald Katz et Robert Goldman.Ils y présentent les plus récentes découvertes et renseignements après avoir travaillé avec les instituts de recherche sur l'an-tivieillissement et la bonne forme.À la 3e conférence annuelle sur la médecine anti-vieillissement en décembre 1995, le Dr Marvin Minsky de l’Institut de Technologie du Massachusetts a demandé à son auditoire de 1400 des scientifiques les plus éminents dans ce domaine, en provenance du monde entier: “Qui ici veut vivre jusqu’à 150 ans?” Quatre-vingt pour cent des mains dans l’auditoire se sont levées sans hésitation.“Bon, dit-il, nous sommes donc-prêts pour le prochain millénaire”.Le slogan de l’“American Academy of Anti-Aging Medecine” fondé en 1993 par un petit groupe de médecins et scientifiques dédiés au ralentissement du processus de vieillissement est: “Le vieillissement n’est pas inévitable! La guerre contre le vieillissement est commencée”.Selon ce livre, les trois causes principales de décès aux États-Unis en 1896 étaient Tinfluenza, la diarrhée et la pneumonie.En 1996, il s’agit des maladies cardiaques, du cancer et des accidents cardio-vasculaires.Selon les auteurs, en 2046, il s’agira du suicide, de l’homicide et des accidents aérospa- tiaux! Dans “Stopping The Clock”, écrit avec la collaboration d’un nombre impressionnant de spécialistes dans le domaine, on fait état des découvertes récentes quant aux hormones telles que la mélatonine et le DHEA.On parle aussi longuement des minéraux “miracles” tels que le chrome, le sélénium et le magnésium et des antioxydants essentiels tels que les vitamines C, A et E et le CoQ-10.Au chapitre sur l’exercice physique, on dit que voilà l’élément le plus important.La liste des bienfaits de l’exercice occupe deux pages du livre (seulement la liste, sans les explications qui suivent).Le contrôle du stress est aussi un facteur essentiel.Il est très intéressant de noter les secrets personnels de longévité de 30 des pionniers de la médecine anti-vieillissement détaillés dans ce livre.Tous font de l’exercice, aiment leur travail, prennent beaucoup de suppléments de vitamines et de minéraux, boivent peu d’alcool, consomment peu de gras et de sucre, boivent beaucoup d'eau pure et ont de bonnes habitudes de sommeil.Il y a, à la fin du livre, un long test de LONGÉVITÉ qui vous aide à déterminer si votre mode de vie actuel vous permettra de vivre encore bien longtemps.Pour plus de renseignements, vous pouvez communiquer avec le Longevity Institute International, 89 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042, tél.(201) 746-4385 ou L’American Academy of Anti-Aging Medecine, 7034 West North Ave., Chicago, II.60635, tél.(312) 622-7401.“Stopping the Clock” est publié par Keats Publishing Inc.Entre Nous Thérèse Bernard ****** r ***** k 'n i ¦ Friendly Society meets The Friendly Society of Trinity Anglican Church Cowansville met in the church hall on February 11 with 11 members present.INCOME OPPORTUNITY FREE SEMINAR We offer a Complete Distributor Program that will not interfere with your current occupation *Fast Pay Back*Excellent R.O.I.*All Cash *Part Time with Full Time potential *Expansion Financing Available Invest in yourself, be in charge of your future! “FIND OUT HOW THIS UNIQUE BUSINESS CAN PROFIT JUST LIKE A PENSION PLAN” FOR INFO CALL 1-800-363-5770 (24 hrs.) The President, Mary Lechasseur, welcomed everyone, especially our new member Irene Jones.The meeting was opened by repeating the members' prayer.Minutes of the January meeting were read by the secretary, Mary Douga'l and accepted.A favourable report was given by the treasurer, Evelyn Lewis.The agenda for the year was discussed and among the events are a coffee party on February 25 In the hall from 10 a.m.- 12 noon with all types of delicious goodies including coffee cake, muffins, etc.Everyone Is welcome and we hope the weather will be favourable.Our semi-monthly meeting will follow.On March 15 the Parish Is having a roast beef dinner at 6 p.m.and on March 21, Soup and Dessert Luncheon in the hall from 11:30 a.m.to 1:30 p.m., cards will follow.The meeting was adjourned and delicious sweetbreads, cheese and tea and coffee were served, we were pleased to have some of the men who were preparing the pancake supper Join us at the tea hour and a social Ume was had by all. Brome County News Wednesday, February 26, 1997 page 5 Brome Lake council rallies, roasts for BMP .***** ' i z >" ! The hie of Dan played some torch and twang.By Diahann Nadeau Record Correspondent Know Eton The ninth annual roast beef dinner, held by the mayor and town councillors of the Town of Brome Lake, was a rousing success.It took place on Sunday, Feb.23rd at the Auberge West Brome.More than $2000 was raised for the hospital.BMP foundation director Paula Rozanski was delighted with the turnout.In a warmly received speech she thanked George Bristol and his team and “the wonderful band.” There was a chorus of “Paula, Paula” at the end of her speech, as many there realized it might be the last time they hear her speak in her capacity as director.“It is a very successful event,” Rozanski said later.“I am glad to have such a wonderful turn-out.It is thanks to the community and their support that the hospital is able to provide such excellent service." She thanked the Auberge, whose staff donated time, and praised the band, “The Isle of Dan,” who donated their services, for their “excellent voices,” a sentiment echoed by organizer George Bristol.“That whole gang is out of this world," he said, “without them it wouldn’t be the same.We hope they’ll come back next year.” The Fcho Art gang entertained dinner guests.Bristol is also pleased to be able to have the dinner in West Brome again.Nine years ago the fundraiser started as a spaghetti dinner in the old Loft.After the restaurant closed it was moved to Knowlton.This is the third year it has been held at the Auberge West Brome.“I’m so happy to be able to do it here again.The roots of this event were in West Brome, and thanks to the support of Mr.and Mrs.Pathy, and their hard work, we are back.As long as we can, we’ll keep doing it." PHOTOS: IAN CROSSFIELD Bristol was also pleased with the turn-out - 250 tickets were sold for two sittings; anyone there would have assured him that it would have been very hard to accommodate many more.“I love it,” he said happily.“I have real joy from this part of my life.It is a very positive effort.And I cannot sing enough praises for this group.” “This group” - The Isle of Dan - consists of Dan O’Donnell (the Dan of the Isle), they practice in his barn, hence the name), Sacha and George Dmytruk, Chris Severs, Rick Ricciardi, Darleen Bell, Kate Wisdom, Sheila McManus and husband Ralph Steiner, and a surprise guest, violinist extraordinaire Simon MacDonald.MacDonald, a McGill student doing a Masters in Performance, and Severs’ cousin, added a depth to the sound that thrilled the audience after just a 20-minute rehearsal with the group.There was a raffle for a trip to Toronto, donated by Via Rail.Howard Partington won a first class trip for a weekend in Toronto.The raffle raised an additional $550.But beyond the pleasures of good food, excellent music, and aiding the hospital, there was the strong bond of community.As Laurence Pathy, owner of the Auberge West Brome, noted, “It really brings the community together.It’s great raising money for the hospital, but what 1 liked most of all is how this event pulls people together." Brome Lake town councillor Paula Richardson, Mayor Homer Blackwood and councillor and chief organizer George Bristol served roast beef to more than 250.MUNICIPALITÉ DU CANTON DE ^ | IXTO M MUNICIPALITY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WW I I V-MM Case Postale 160, Sutton, Qué.JOE 2K0 Tél.: 538-2290 Fax: 538-0930 INTERESTED CANDIDATES (contractual work) THE MUNICIPALITY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SUTTON IS LOOKING FOR A PERSON INTERESTED IN PRODUCING THE BILINGUAL MUNICIPAL BULLETIN ENTITLED “THE TOWNSHIP CRIER" AND “THE EXPRESS CRIER”.If you are experienced in writing scripts, translating, setting up texts and printing, we invite you to send your application.Some knowledge of the Town and Township of Sutton would be desirable.Your curriculum vitae, along with your portfolio of past work you have done, should be forwarded to the Town Hall of the Township of Sutton before March 21st 1997 at the following address: The Township Crier Municipality of the Township of Sutton P.O.Box 160, 11 South Principale Street Sutton (Quebec) JOE 2K0 5T” UIWVTHS ^St P H 0 I oAg R A P H Y " SPECIALIZING IN COMMERCIAL, PORTRAIT, J AND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY.15 YEARS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FULL STUDIOS IN OLD MONTREAL AND SUTTON STUDIO (514) 538-5586 PAGER: (514) 741 1729 CELL: (514)898-4865 page 6 Wednesday, February 26, 1997 Brome County News Letters to the Editor Thank you to organizers of Brome Lake winter carnival Once again we find ourselves reaching inside for that last gasp of strength until the brown and white of winter turns to green.In the south they have Mardi Gras.In our small town a few dedicated souls put on a carnival.I have always said you have to get out in winter to make it through.Many thanks to our organizers.Among the more imaginative activities this year were winter rugby and golf on the lake.I met representatives from our twin city of Gimont France at the 60’s dance and many others at the casino.Although these events were poorly attended, great fun was had by all.Let's hope more participants get out next year.Thank you to all those who put so much effort into another great carnival.Sincerely, Phyllis Sise Knowlton Thanks to all Brome Lake carnival participants Dear Editor, The 1997 Winter Carnival events were appreciated by many and we would like to thank the various organizations, schools, clubs, and individuals for their contribution and participation.We would also like to thank the merchants of Lac Brome for their warm response to our requests for prizes.We sincerely hope that future carnivals will be even bigger and better.Any suggestions or recommendations for next year would be greatly appreciated.Yours truly, Gib Rotherham On behalf of Winter Carnival Committee ‘97 Knowlton n50 pet Denis Mailloux Owner BREAKFAST / BOWLING (1 egg,toast, coffee, bacon) $c 8:00 to 11:30 a.m.Special not on the morning leagues SALLE DE QUILLES 16 alleys 809 South, Cowansville 266-7511 Bar • Reception-Room • Snack Bar Ion presentation of this coupon.1 free game*| ¦ Available anytime, but cannot be used on another promotion SCHOOL SPRING BREAK Week of March 3rd-7th 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.Coffee house It was a wise person who once concluded that to be successful one didn’t necessarily have to be original, but merely find success elsewhere and emulate it.A group of local musicians/singers and all around busybodies took this advice to heart and have decided to follow the lead of the nearby community of Stanbridge East.They will be introducing to Knowlton a monthly family enter-tainment event that has become extremely popular in Stanbridge East over the last several years.On the second Sunday of every month from 6 - 9 p.m.the Knowlton United Church will be holding a Coffee House.The first one will be held on Sunday, March 9th.Admission will be free as will the coffee, juice, and homebaked in Knowlton treats.Donations as always will will be gratefully accepted.The musical organizer of this event is Ralph Steiner.Performers can make arrangements with Ralph by calling him at 242-2510.The event will provide us all with a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an evening of live entertainment by many of the talented musicians that live in our community.Good coffee, good music, good company, and a good time are all guaranteed.The Knowlton United Church Coffee House committee (The KUCCHC) urges you to make a quality of life decision.Get your friends and family together, on Sunday, March 9th.Come enjoy a relaxing evening with us.Chris Severs Knowlton Knowlton Academy girls win tournament By Bobby Kaye Knowlton The Knowlton Academy ‘A’ girls basketball team captured the District of Bedford Elementary Tournament on Friday, Feb.21st.The girls went undefeated, winning all three games by the following scores: Knowlton 37, Heroes’ 16; Knowlton, 32, Bultler, 14; and Knowlton 31, Parkvies 28.The final game against Parkview was extremely exciting as the Knowlton girls came back from a 12 point half time deficit.Stephanie Kay and Erin Lefebrve led the attack with 39 and 24 points respectively.Other members of the team were Jamie Kerrigan, Kristin Colvil, Eliabeth Ratcliffe, Michelle Duncan, Abby Allen, Nikki Johnson, Meaghan Allen, Sandra Frizzle, Vanessa Page, and Angie Dawes.The Knowlton ‘A’ boys were also victorious in their section of the tournament.They won all four of their games very convincingly.Canadian Heart Foundation fundraising drive in March The Canadian Heart Foundation will be holding a telephone fundraising drive March 8 and 9.The Granby office of the Quebec chapter of the foundation will be working with the towns of Bromont, Waterloo, Ste-Cecile-de-Milton, Roxton Pond, St.-Alphonse-de-Granby, Brome, and Cowansville to raise funds for research into heart attacks and strokes, two of the leading causes of death in Canada.On Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9 between 9 a.m.and 6 p.m.a team will be on the telephones contacting people across the region for donations.Please give generously.WANTED The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Québec is looking for cardiac patients who wish to share their experience for conferences, fund-raising events, etc.Please call (819) 562-7942 Collect call accepted HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF QUÉBEC U/t ft only ha/ficay Bx/e. Brome County-Nkw&, W-edn-e-sday, February 26, 1997- page 7 • • 4 • ' ¦55*22;*?sias They're talking about NEW LOOK 107/ 177/ TW T t Now, more than ever.More community coverage LOCAL NEWS • VIEWS • PHOTOS page 8 Wednesday, February 26, 1997 Happy Gang news Brome County N SUTTON (MB) noon, February 12 president Dora mond, whose birthday this out printed flnan- have been absent — Thirteen mem- In spite of the Page welcomed all birthdays are in month.The birth- cial reports with for some time due bers of the Happy snowy weather.and extended February.She day song and ap- balance to date.to illness.Gladys Gang met in the Arnold had set birthday greetings also noted that plause followed.We were glad to Frizzle and Rosa church hall on up our tables, to Angie Sherrer Julie Paul who The secretary- have some of our Mailloux were with Wednesday after- thanks again.The and Charlie Dy- was absent, has a treasurer passed regulars back who us again.In ten years you’ll be glad you read this ad a decade ago.In ten years how will your investments look?For most, the answer is basically a prediction.A guesstimate at best.Because you just don’t know how interest rates and “past performance” will work out in one, three or five years.Much less ten.That’s why we’re introducing Canada RRSP Bonds.A 100% guaranteed investment from the Government of Canada.We’re not saying they should be your only investment.Just the part that gives you some control over your future.With guaranteed rates for up to ten 6?years, they’re a solid foundation for those who can invest as little as $500 or those who invest more aggressively.They’re cashable yearly, so you’re not locked in.You can transfer RRSPs held elsewhere to buy them.And of course, there are no fees.So, in ten years you’ll know exactly what you have.And in a decade, there’ll be no surprises.Canada RRSP Bonds can be purchased where you bank or invest and they’re on sale now, until March 1st, 1997.Guaranteed Annual compound rate if held for 10 years.-U- CANADA RRSP BONDS I -800-575-5151 www.cis-pec.gc.ca Canada Winners at cards were Angle Sherrer, Hilda Lahue, Charlie Dymond and James Robertson.Door prizes were drawn for.the winners being Mable Boyce, Bernice Boule, Dorothy Reid and Gladys Frizzle.The drawing was won by Jim Robertson.Pot luck refreshments were enjoyed around the big table topped off with Valentine cake and ice cream, a complimentary dessert furnished by the president and secretary.Tea and coffee prepared by Dorothy Reid as usual.thanks Dorothy.The next meeting will be on February 26 at the usual time.Women’s Institute offers bursaries Mlssisquol County Women’s Institutes are offering bursaries to two students in memory of Elizabeth Anne Beach and Ella Beach Brown.Students must be residents of Misslsquoi County in good academic standing who are pursuing higher education.Application forms are available by calling 298-5401.Completed forms must be returned by August 15, 1997.CLASSIFIEDS A REAL HEAVY WEIGHT r-jKSj tig jiff; Brome County News Think globally for your RRSP Wednesday, February 26, 1997 page 9 (NC)—If you’re a typical Canadian, your hard-earned RRSP is loaded with Canadian investments, such as GICs, mutual funds, stocks and t-bills.You may think that you’ve done all you can to set yourself up for a comfortable and secure retirement, but you could be missing out on a key strategy that could increase your retirement nest egg."By not making use of foreign content in their RRSP, Canadians may be costing themselves thousands of dollars over the long haul.This could make the difference between a comfortable retirement and just getting by,” says Larry Sarbit, vice-president and portfolio manager at Investors Group, one of Canada’s leading financial services companies.Many Canadians aren't aware that Revenue Canada rules allow you to invest up to 20 per cent of the cost amount or "book value” of your plan in eligible foreign securities.Book value is the cost of your original investment— as opposed to the market value, which is what your original investment is worth today.For example, assume your original investment in a number of mutual funds totals $20,000.You may invest Jacques Morin 123 Place J.J.Bertrand Cowansville, QC J2K 3R5 266-2662 For appointment For all your income taxes call: Centre de consultations administratives Fully Bilingual Service up to 20 per cent, or $4,000 of that amount, in units of a fund that qualifies as a foreign investment.To take it a step further, your $20,000 may be invested in an RRSP with one mutual fund organization and you may have $40,000 with another.If you want to buy units of a foreign-content eligible fund offered by the first organization, you can only invest 20 per cent of the cost of the plan, not 20 per cent of your total $60,000 holding.Sarbit outlines five good reasons to increase the foreign content in an RRSP: • Canada’s domestic stock markets constitute less than three per cent of the world’s stock capitalization.By expanding your choices you can expand your opportunities.C.K.’s INCOME TAX SERVICE • Income Tox Preparation • Book-keeping, GST, QST reports • Payroll 5i monthly remittances • Typing • Photocopy &i fax service • Phone ansuuering service Bilingual & Confidential Individual Income Tax returns Self-employed Small businesses Farms Pc&é 'Zip & ‘Deliventf, Service /tvmiùi&U, 512 KNOWLTON RD.KNOWLTON 1 Phone/Fax 243-63241 Carol Krainykl Industrial Dividend Fund Limited Build Better After-Tax Income.j 27.2%] 12.4% j 15.1% j 8.8% 12.5% Industrial Dividend Fund invests primarily in dividend-paying Canadian securiies to generate tax-advantaged income with the help of the dividend tax credit.In addition it offers potential for capital growth (with preferential tax rates here, too.) 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We have golf clubs and curling clubs, clubs for youths and seniors, social and service clubs, and really bright folks have something called the Mensa Club.(Funny, Zellers and Book-of-the-Month solicit me almost weekly as a potential member, but I’ve never heard a thing from Mensa.) There are special and secret organizations still, which have strict requirements for would-be mem- bers, like riding a goat and kissing a chicken.And now that I’ve spilled the beans, 1 guess there’s no point applying to any of them.Back around 1981, a group of active citizens worked mightily to establish a club that would offer three varieties of racket sports in a community that most marketing people would judge too small to support such a venture.The devotees were determined, however, and Raquettes Brome was the happy result.The new structure offered one court each for tennis, squash, and something called racketball, a kind of Americanized or suburban form of the game wherein a very lively ball does more work so the players may do less.But once the racketball thing had run its course, the third playing surface was converted to the more basic, durable, and traditional squash.The building has a pleasant lobby or foyer area on the entry level, with an intimate bar-restaurant-multipurpose space on the second floor.The decor is bright and cheerful, with a fresh clean aura about at all times.Rules, directions, procedures, and a few posters hang about tastefully at appropriate spots.A visitor here will quickly get the feeling that there is at least one small corner of the universe where logic, order, fairness, and propriety still prevail.It’s a good feeling, one you don’t get to experience in a lot of places there days.Squash and other court or racket games had a long tradition of being civil and genteel activities.which ended when the John McFnroe generation came along.Except for major competitions there are no referees.Something called a ‘let’ allows a disputed point to be replayed, it is considered poor form for a clearly superior player to run up the score on the opponent, a practice for which 1 for one have been most thankful.Complementing its primary function, Raquettes Brome has provided its facilities for a variety of community uses.A major annual antique show occupies one weekend in May.At different times it has hosted benefit events for the usual good causes.The regional high school has held several eminently successful prom nights there.And with all this stuff coming to mind again, I may be talking myself back into a membership that has lain dormant far too long.Country Squire Brian Eddington Now, more than ever.More community coverage SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 1897 lOOm ANNIVERSARY • SUBSCRIPTION OFFER PAYMENT OHIII.V5 HV ?Ym, I want to gat a oni yaai aubacriptlon fo< only voo plua taaaa (GST C,C ¦Sill ffl § î Q « i!!o