The record, 7 avril 1999, Supplément 1

Brome County NEW Wednesday, April 7, 1999 ROÇH ER VALUERES INC 450-242-2544 Specialized General Contractor Excavation, hydraulic, rock breaker, demolition, foundation, septic system, drainage, artificial ponds all sizes, public and private road, landshaping, aggregate, top soil, bulk transport.Work done by hour or by contract The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome—Missisquoi Blast From The Past in Waterloo Shops in Waterloo got into the Easter spirit decorating storefronts with balloons, bouquets and bonnets.This dapper duo of Laurel and Hardy was spotted on Waterloo streets.-David Anderson/Record Correspondent 1 mmm ****««*; ' m 243-0000 Res.Fax 242-2233 NEW SERVICE Emergency Response System at the touch of a button.Security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.Sales and ^rentals available.Please contact us at 243-0000/^ DuoieU ÿMÊ v ¦tout tak.tout pits OPEN EVERYDAY Monday - Sunday 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m.250 Knowlton Rd.Knowlton 243-6155______A, til ULTIMA LABRECQUE assurance ROY,YELLE Inc.ET SERVICES FINANCIERS ~v 106 Church St.Cowansville Tel.(450) 263-0110 Fax 450-263-6485 1-800-465-4230 hum IUNCOIN 317 PRINCIPALE, COWANSVILLE À 2 66-01 O 1 ï\ IjDERAGON AUTO CITE inc. page 2 Wednesday, April 7, 1999 Brome County News Brome County Community Billboard Community Billboard APRIL 10 Acoustic Jamming with Townships Bluegrass & Old-Tyme Music Society at the Canadian Legion, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo from 1 - 5:30 p.m.Supper, 6 p.m.Live Bluegrass and Old-Tyme Music bands from 7 -10:30 p.m.ADVANCE NOTICE: April 20, last of winter concerts featuring James King’s bluegrass band from Virginia.Tickets: 243-0645, 539-0333, (819) 346-2435 or 889-2629.Come to The Connection, an Interdenominational Youth Service at Trinity Anglican Church, 409 South St., Cowansville at 7 p.m.Guest Speaker: David Hare-wood from Bethel Pentecostal Church, South Bolton.Wear your favourite Christian T-shirt and be prepared to talk about it and have fun! For more information call Melody Simms Morris, 243-0043.Fund-raiser Sugaring Off Party for the Brome Missisquoi Perkins Hospital Foundation at Rhicard’s “Owl Hoot Maple Farm”, 85 Ross Rd., Stanbridge East from 1 - 5 p.m.Adults: $5, children 4 -10 yrs., $3.Fun to be had for everyone! Maple syrup on snow, light lunch, beverages, bake sale, blacksmith demonstration , auction of items made by blacksmith, free wagon rides with two teams of horses and light music by Omer Dion, his Watch for our HAPPY, HEALTHY & AGING supplement - April 15 in THE &ettU IKeciMien.0?tate*al «utd tfAafiel Serving all faiths.Independently owned & operated Compare before you decide.Denis Meunier Robert Farnam 402, Rivière, Cowansville (450) 266-6061 family and friends.A wonderful afternoon for the whole family! Dances Of Universal Peace at Sutton Yoga Centre, 111 Principale N„ Sutton, 7 p.m.Celebrate Easter and Passover, dance the Lord’s Prayer in Aramaic (the language that Jesus spoke).Dances followed by dessert potluck.Bring a dessert if you wish.No experience necessary.Bilingual.Suggested contribution, $5 -10.For information call Judith Avinger, 263-6685.APRIL 11 The Royal Canadian Legion, Cowansville will hold a Breakfast at 120 Davignon St., Cowansville from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.Everyone welcome! The Royal Canadian Legion, Cowansville will hold a Saw Cutting Contest (chain saws & cross cuts) at 120 Davignon St., Cowansville.Registration: 1 p.m.Events: $3 each.Games and door prizes, $300 purse.Info.Gerry Rumsby 263-4927 or Legion, 263-3543.Everyone welcome! APRIL 12 The Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley wishes to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be a change of speaker at the next meeting to be held at Auberge West Brome, 128 route 139, West Brome, at 2 p.m.Topic: “Canadian Speeches: How to make a Dynamic Speech”.Guest Speaker: Earle Gray.Tea and coffee served following the meeting.Non-members, $5.Tickets available for luncheon meeting, Monday, May 3.Guest Speaker: Dr.Charles R.Scriver.For information and reservations contact Magda Werys (450)372-7857.APRIL 13 ‘200 Years of Missisquoi County History’ sponsored by the Missisquoi Historical Society, Stanbridge East at the Anglican Church Hall, Stanbridge East, 7 p.m.Speaker: Raymond Lanctot, 1st Vice-President, Missisquoi Historical Society.Admission, $3.Light refreshments.Bilingual conference.Everyone welcome! Tel.(450) 248-3153.APRIL 13 & 21 The Health and Social Services Committee of the Townshippers’ Association in collaboration with CLSC and CHSLD De La Pommeraie are presenting Information Meetings related to health and social service concerns in your area at Cowansville United Church, 203 Principale at 2 p.m.on April 13 and at Bedford CLSC-CHSLD, 34 St.Joseph at 2 p.m.on April 21.These meetings are intended to make known the services offered by the C.L.S.C.and to offer an exchange of information related to issues of health and social services.Coffee and doughnuts will be offered.Tel.Gil Gilbert, 297-2847, Jacques Jobin, 248-4304 or Marion Standish, 469-3432.APRIL 17 Flea Market and Car Wash Fundraiser sponsored by grade 6/sec.1 at Waterloo Elementary School, 5 Clark Hill, Waterloo from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.rain or shine! Tables available.To reserve call Linda at 539-0162.APRIL 21 Jardin d’enfants de Sutton Preschool (ages 3 - 5 yrs.old) will hold an Open House, 7 Academy St., Sutton (in the John Sleeth Center) from 9 -10 a.m.Bring your child.For more information, Nicky, 538-6652, Joanne, 538-5710 or Linda, 538-3789.Arts Calendar APRIL 29, 30 & MAY 1 Heroes’ Players present their Special 20th Anniversary Production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” by Joseph Kesselring, directed by Daniel Lapointe at Heroes’ School, 317 South St., Cowansville, 7:30 p.m.A zany comedy featuring 14 of Heroes’ talented young stars.Discover Abby and Martha’s dark secret as the two lovable old ladies share their recipe for fun.Bring the family! Tickets: $5 and $3 (12 & under).Info.263-1612.Community Notes Club de la Bonne Humeur, 5 Mill Rd., Bondville “Calendar of Activities” to May ‘99.Monday’s: Active Life and Line Dancing, 1:30 p.m.,T.Poitras, 243-6777, M.Desourdy, 243-6372 or R.Papineau, 243-6963; Tuesday’s: Tai-Chi, 10 a.m., J.Lafreniere, 243-5175; 1st Wed: of the month: Bingo, 1:30 p.m., L.Lussier, 243-0364, 2, 4 & 5 Wed: Rummy Poker, M.Blais, 243-5164; Checkers & Chess, P.Ravarie, 243-6357,1:30 p.m., Thursday’s: Bowling at S.Sol Explosion, Waterloo, S.Fontaine, 243-0667; Friday’s, Bridge, M.Petit, 242-1028.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 Donna at 263-7503.Church Services Knowlton Pastoral Charge: Creek United, Foster - Worship & Song, 9:30 a.m.Knowlton United, Knowlton - Worship & Song, 11 a.m.Services by Dr.Burn Purdon.St.Paid’s Anglican Church: 24 St.Paul’s Road, Knowlton.We wish to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known.Sunday Services, 8 and 10 a.m.Sunday School and Nursery, 10 a.m.The Rev.Ralph T.Leavitt -Pastor.Alow us to welcome you! Parish of Brome: St.Aidan, Sutton Junction: 3rd Sundays at 9:30 a.m.; Ascension, West Brome every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.; Holy Trinity, Iron Hill, 3rd & 4th Sundays at 11 a.m.and 2nd at 7:30 p.m.; St.John Evangelist, Brome Village, 2nd & 3rd Sundays at 11 a.m.and 4th at 7:30 p.m.Book of Common Prayer.Sutton-Dunham Worship at 10:30 a.m.April 4, Rev.Arlen Bonnar, Sutton, April 11, Rev.Lefneski, Sutton, April 18, Lay Service, Dunham, April 25, Rev.Lefneski, Dunham.ESTRIGAZ WIGHTMAN SERVICE STATION PROMOTION Receive a discount equal to 2% of gas purchase towards any product in our store! 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full over the next four years.Ouimette said the agreement is much more attractive than many other bankruptcy deals which see creditors getting back only about 15 cents on the dollar.In its first two years of operation the Duck Festival did not turn a profit.Then last year poor weather and a muddy location in Bromont saw the bills pile up.On March 12 the festival applied for bankruptcy protection.This year the main site of the festival will be at the Bromont ski hill.There many activities will take place indoors, safe from unpredictable weather.As well festival goers will be able to use the chair lifts to get a good look at the leaves.Adding to the alpine flavor this year will be chefs serving up duck dishes from Switzerland.The festival will take place between October 1 and 31.Duck Festival President Jacques Ouimette Grow your brain, read the Record daily.A REPUTATION BUILT ON TRUST.A REPUTATION BUILT ON SOLUTIONS.Wood Gundy Financial Consultants believe that serving a client means 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Community Centre.A Mansonville resident, Larouche has studied painting for 30 years She said one of her paintings was labeled a “gem” by Brunet but one didn’t quite make it.“I appreciated the comments.We all learned an immense amount from her,” said Larouche even though her favourite painting didn’t make the grade.During the seminar, Brunet used a beginner’s painting to demonstrate her technique in improving the background and her method of correcting dark colours.“She did something so great with it.She was very thorough,” said workshop founder Yvette Morin now in her 70’s and painting since four years of age.Most of the groups’ members have been painting most of their lives, and enjoy the camaraderie and relaxed environment of the workshops.Another newcomer, Jocelyne Rollin, regards the workshop as a motivation to paint.Larouche summed pp the thoughts of the group when she said all the members learn from each other.“Most of us I’d say are past the lesson stage, we just want to work together,” she added.One of the group’s oldest member is 79-year-old Margeurite Benjamin who started painting again, eight years after her husband’s death.“At my age, I like to try a lot of things.We have to do something to appreciate life, and I like art,” said Benjamin, a member since ‘93, whose next project is painting portraits.The spring session finishes April 13.A Pastel course by Montreal artist Carl Desrosiers, running for three Saturdays, sponsored by L’Art Entre Nous begins April 10 at the Community Centre.It is open to both members and nonmembers.“We’re always looking for new members - we have room for a few more spaces,” said Morin.Details: Yvette Morin at (450) 243-6618.La M aison de la Cult ure de Waterl presents oo KAREN YOUNG World Beat Saturday, April 1 7 8:30 p.m.Tickets: $20 For info & reservations 441 de la Cour 539-4764 PLACE PRIMEVERE 1973, Leclair Waterloo (450) 539-4897 APARTMENTS FOR RETIRED PERSONS • For autonomous and semi-autonomous persons • Service by bilingual & qualified personnel • Outstanding cuisine & housekeeping services • Activities with our on staff social director Privately owned and operated by You will feel right at home iu the lounge Mireilie & Marc M.Blenvenu Who reside on premises page 4 Wednesday, April 7, 1999 Brome County News Au Diapason needs volunteers Au Diapason, the volunteer-based Palliative Care Service which provides support to cancer patients and their families, attracted 18 people to its innovative training program now offered in English.It is thanks to the expertise of Jo-Ann Jones, a clinical nurse specialist at St.Mary’s Hospital Centre in Montreal and her commitment to teaching volunteers and caregivers, that this long-awaited project became a reality.The Palliative Care workshop consisted of two seven-hour sessions held on January Hand 18th, and focused on acquainting volunteers and caregivers with various aspects of Palliative Care.This stimulating workshop attracted participants from Knowlton, Mansonville, Sutton, Cowansville ana East Farnham.For a mere $30.00 fee, participants were exposed to topics ranging from the role of the volunteer, attitudes towards death and dying, communication with dying patients, to pain and symptom control as well as cultural considerations in Palliative Care and Grief and Bereavement.All participants receive a certificate attesting to their participation in the workshop.Au Diapason’s coordinator and volunteers work closely with nursing, pharmacy and medical staff at the Brome-Mis-sisquoi-Perkins Hospital to provide cancer patients and their families with support and assistance in a compassionate caring manner both at the hospital and at home.Au Diapason is always looking for interested individuals who would like to become volunteers.For information call (450) 2664342 ext.4322 Submitted by Paula Rowzanski Traversée gets tip of hat Staff The Traversée internationale du lac Memphrémagog has been selected as one of Attractions Canada’s provincial awards winners.The cross-border swimming race was rated as best sports event, by a three-member Quebec jury.The win puts the swimming race into the running for the national title.The seven-member national jury will choose six overall winners from the provincial and territorial winners.The winners will be announced on April 28."Ellis'** zeàide Cantine 756 Lakeside, Foster Opening Soon/Ouverture bientôt Open 6 a.m.to 7 p.m.Æ^üKiii Daily Specials “Homecooking” 11 a.m.-l p.m.It’s spring tune-up time again Spring is finally here, and in April a motorist’s fancy should be turning to getting the car ready for the warm season ahead.This week I’m going to provide you with a list of things you should be thinking of for your car’s spring checkup.Moving on from last week’s shock absorbers here’s the rest of the suspension is in order.Ball joints and tie rod ends Ball joints and tie rod ends should be next, usually checked by jacking up the car and trying to shake your car’s wheels from one side to the other, and in an up and down motion.The presence of slack indicates a problem that could lead to disaster if not fixed.Road salt can get into some pretty tight spots over the course of a winter, and the resulting corrosion can be costly.By the way: Whenever you lift a vehicle, use jack stands as well.I’ve probably said it before, but it bears repeating: There’s probably nothing you’d rather get off your chest than a Buick.Leaks While you’re at it, check around under the car for signs of fluid leaks or other problems.Check any rubber parts for cracks and signs of wear.The replacement of ball joints, tie rod ends and some rubber bushings require an alignment afterwards.Failure to do so will result in a car that handles badly and kills tires quickly.Spend a little extra now to save more later.Studded Tires Those of you with studded tires will have to get them taken off soon.Those with regular winter tires should also be doing the same, because winter tires wear quickly in warm weather.CONSTANT velocity joint covers Speaking of rubber parts, front wheel drive and four wheel drive vehicles should have their constant velocity joint covers checked.The axles are an essential link in getting power from your transmission to the wheels, and the CV joints allow them to do so while still letting your front wheels turn and move in regular driving.Each CV is covered with a boot which makes sure the joint is constantly covered in grease.A crack in the boot lets the grease escape, and before long you’ve got a problem.Better to spend a few bucks to replace the rubber boot than to spend a lot of bucks replacing a CV joint.Oil and filter While the car is up in the air you should take the opportunity to change the oil and filter.With warmer temperatures ahead you’ll want to use heavier oils, such as 10W30 or 20W50.Check your owner’s manual to be on the safe side.Fluid levels Along with the oil, check your fluid levels, including coolant, transmission, power steering and brake fluid.A small amount of any of these fluids missing is probably nothing to worry about, but larger amounts mean a potential problem.Look for signs of leaks around hose connections and gaskets.Air filter Your air filter may also be in need of a change after a winter of salt, sand and slush.Fresh air filters help your car breathe easier, saving on gas, wear and tear.Bikers are back With the return of sun and warm weather, motorists must also get used to sharing the road with those who travel on two wheels, namely motorcyclists and bicyclists.Both are small, and tend to be overlooked by people in cars, particularly when the drivers aren’t used to having them around.In the case of motorcycles, between 60 and 70 per cent of all accidents are caused by car drivers who say they didn’t see the bike.Speaking from personal experience, motorcycle accidents almost always result in injuries or worse, so look twice and save a life.Under The Hood Maurice Crossfield REMORQUES La Chevauchée (450) 375-2203 LARGEST INVENTORY IN CANADA 1546 PRINCIPALE, RTE 112, GRANBY, QC BUY • SALES EXCHANGE • RENT In Brief Volunteer knitters needed Every year, volunteer knitters make hundreds of dolls that are donated to the BMP Hospital Emergency Department to comfort incoming children.BMP is looking for knitting volunteers.call the BMP foundation at (450) 266-4342.*1° MONTHLY SPECIAL Artist' Materials Picture Frames Granby 450-776-6 c^f-tzLizxi d cyÇxt 'aiton JdatiljExti & cjQ 944 ëjbro ves its ¦ 5- Boutique CLUB VOYAGES TRANSATLANTIQUES /iievatyi Heather Quilliams Travel Consultant 509, RUE SUD, COWANSVILLE TEL.: 450-263-7100 *» Ut Owl’s Head meets the challenge 7th annual BMP fund-raiser Once again, the Owl’s Head Challenge was a tremendous success.Thanks to the generosity of Mr.Fred & Mrs.Lillian Korman, along with the excellent organization of Mrs.Roxanne Rouil-lard and her team, the day’s events went smoothly.We were fortunate this year to have a charming group of young volunteers from the SAD.D.(Students Against Drunk Driving) Chapter from Mansonville.Mother Nature was on our side with seasonal temperatures, sunshine in the afternoon and excellent ski conditions.Over 140 participants who came from as far as Montreal and Sherbrooke helped to raise over $5,700 for the BMP Hospital Foundation.We would like to also thank the numerous sponsors for the event who donated fabulous prizes which were drawn and awarded to participants at the end of the day.A team from Cité Rock Detente was there to provide animation and entertain the young and not so young and we are also grateful to them.Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in making this event a success and helping to support our hospital now and in the future.Submitted by Isabelle Daoust BMP Foundation :> RÉSIDENCE POUR LES AÎNÉS / RETIREMENT RESIDENCE Long or short term stays with 24 hr.nursing care Deliciously prepared meals & social activities to enjoy with a warm and caring personnel Séjours de courte ou de longue durée, soins 24h sur 24 Repas délicieux, programme d’activités et un personnel chaleureux (fictl i,SC, /i(f'S, (gfllanatjet / J^iredrice Ml àHl!l(:.@4ctiiiUy ‘CvooSimlotlcooriïonnalrict, D’activités 28 Mount Echo, Knowlton, Québec (450) 242-4663 Brome County News Wednesday, April 7, 1999 page 5 .PHOTO BY MURIELLE PARKES/RECORD CORRESPONDENT Spectators were treated to some amazing stunts during Owl’s Head's annual Hoot, Saturday, March 27.Mattress • Waterbed Bedding • Futons A/^xjlC 261, rue Principale, Granby TéUFax: 450-375-5073 "A place to call home!" page 6 Wednesday, April 7, 1999 Brome Countyl^Ews Bolton Library thrives By Murielle Parkes Record Correspondent Bolton Centre In Bolton Centre, if you borrow a book from the town’s library, chances that you’ll be processing it, as well.That’s because the library operates without any paid staff, said Fran McCallum, a founding member and one of a corps of volunteers who helps keep the Bolton Library running smoothly.“There’s nobody here to process books.Instead you process your own.” The library was launched in 1991 following a proposal for its creation and a $400 startup grant from the East Bolton Chamber of Commerce.“The Town came up with the space and then we called friends and neighbours and got people to bring books from all over the place,” said McCallum.“At first it was tough sledding because we had no money.” Today there are approximately 5,000 books to choose from, thanks to the generosity of the community and to the dedication of volunteers - past and present.“We’ve had a many as 30 people who have given their time sorting and collecting books,” rein a r k e d McCallum.The library still operates on a shoestring, so even borrowers must do their part.“Everything is on the honour system,” she said.“We run beautifully.” There are many boooks available at the Bolton Centre Library.GET A MOKE THAN ÉJ0UR at Aubergt du Lac Morency with a purchase of $500 and more .4 ^ 3 DAYS.2 NIGHTS or Æ ^4 DAYS 4 3 NIGH IS,^ ^^^‘•Details injgT storeJ&r BEDROOM Auberge Lac Morency CRAZYO LOW PRICES THROUGHOUT THE STORE SETS AT A -aFV LOW PRICES CONE AND VISIT on the honour system By means of explanation, McCallum pointed to the instructions posted for members.“Here’s our board,” she said.“It tells you what to do.First of all we ask you to fill in a membership card, then you process your own books, follow the guidelines, stamp them, then put the card in there, and when you bring the books back, you put them in the box.Tuesday mornings someone goes in to make sure that everything is tidy, and to return the books to the shelves,” said McCallum.Sometimes, several volunteers come together to sort a major donation of books.Or to take on a special task.Like recently.“This winter, we decided that we’d have a real project to make it easier for the volunteers coming in and replacing the books,” said McCallum.That day, six volunteers were busy labeling books with large coloured letters indicating authors and book type.As far as cataloguing is concerned, simple is in, complicated is out.“We’re all volunteers,” said McCallum.“The Dewey Decimal System is beyond us.We’ve always used colour coding.for example, fiction is red, romance is green, science fiction is yellow,” she explained.To update its collection, the library has a small budget to purchase books.Mostly, however, it relies on the generosity of members and others.“In the community, there are about 10 people who buy new books and when they have read them, they donate them to the library,” said McCallum.Members pay no fees but are encouraged to donate at least one book a year.“We tell them, *You belong to the library.Buy a book.a Taking a book out of the Bolton library requires just a few steps.The honour system is in place.pocketbook, once a year.’” Help also comes from surrounding libraries, as well as from friends who live in Montreal or Toronto “where it is easier to obtain books," said McCallum.As far a donations are concerned, new publications are always welcome.“Some older books are wonderful and they don’t date.Others, we just can’t keep.” The library is open week days from 8:30 a.m.until 4:30 p.m.For information or to become involved, contact McCallum, at (450) 297-3506, Anne Beauregard, (450) 297-2072 or Lilianne Paige, (450) 292-3840.~{JM illiams LAC BBOM £ Mussels all you can eat.Every Friday evening $995 Sunday Brunch.s1695 Table d’hôte - in evening from $2295 COME CELEBRATE THE NEW MILLENIUM WITH US Decoder 37st to (Jaomrty.2ed, 2000 t scKets ran'**4 572, ch.Lakeside, Lac Brome ¦ (450) 243-0404 ou 1 888 922-0404 Visit our Web Site: www.aubergequilliams.com D€NIS PARADIS, M.P.Bromc-Missisquoi 21 Main St.Bedford (Québec) JOJ 1A0 (450) 248-1179 HOUSE OF COMMONS 104 South Street Suite 100B Cowansville (Québec) J2K 2X2 (450) 266-6062 > I Brome County News Wednesday, April 7, 1999 page 7 BMP Hospital Auxiliary brings lots of cheer Volun teer group, not just for women anymore By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Cowansville In the front foyer of the BMP Hospital stands the hospital boutique, run by volunteer members of the BMP Auxiliary.Its brightly lit shelves are lined with gifts made by local artisans or purchased from gift shows by volunteer buyers.Its customers may be hospital visitors who wander in to purchase a newspaper or a gift or a patient out for a leisurely stroll; regardless, all receive a warm welcome.The boutique is not just about hospitality, according to Auxiliary president Beverly Pascoe.“At the end of the year, we reserve a portion of the profits for buying stock and the rest is donated to the BMP Hospital Foundation,” said Pascoe, who estimates that this year’s donation will be around $50,000 toward the purchase of hospital equipment.The boutique has one paid employee; the rest of the staffing is supplied by Auxiliary volunteers.Formerly the domain of women, the group has changed with the times.“We prefer to be called just ‘The Auxiliary’ now,” said Pascoe, referring to the many men in its regular ranks.“Our volunteers logged about 11,000 hours in 1996 through 1998,” explained Pascoe.A group of about 25 regular volunteers make themselves available to do what needs to be done.Chairman Elizabeth Howard oversees the boutique operation, making sure that things run smoothly.Buyers Judy MacCallum and Judy Thibeau buy, receive and stock shelves with gifts and crafts.Others members such as Pat Coté and Louise Hall work behind the counter, while others push carts laden with snacks, gifts and reading materials twice a day through the wards or help hospital staff direct traffic between departments.Whether serving as greeters for incoming hospital visitors, supplying pots of tulips to brighten up the wards for Easter or raising money, Pascoe says that the Auxiliary goes were it is needed.The Auxiliary’s next public event and fund-raiser will take place May 25, when it will sponsor its Spring Tea at 2 :30 p.m.in the hospital cafeteria.Held twice a year in the spring and fall, the teas are a special event.“Volunteers loan their silver tea services for the day and serve sandwiches,” said Pascoe.President Pascoe adds that the Auxiliary is always in need of new volunteers on a regular or occasional basis.Those interested may contact her at (450) 243-0124.' ft CAROLINE KEHNE/RECORD CORRESPONDENT Auxiliary President Beverly Pascoe shows off some of the hand-made smocks made by local sewers on sale at the BMP Hospital Boutique.Profits from boutique sales are donated to the BMP Hospital Foundation for the purchase of equipment.VOUS A A erwjm^^agner ORAGE rARBADI SAM LORD S CASTLE RESORT JOUEZ DU 7 AU 25 AVRIL Courez la chance de Gdgner et décollez [a garjjatje avec Q de vos amis(es).Ou remportez l'un des nombreux prix instantanés.Accumulez vos preuves d’achat et jouez autant de fois que vous le souhaitez.Peut-être vous ferez-vous bronzer à la Barbade, où il fait chaud, chaud, chaud.Les Galeries de Gfanby ÉVANGÉLINÉj B 100 BOUTIQUES ET MAGASINS Restauration sur place • 3 salles de Cinéma Sears • Hart • IGA • et dIus prèt de poussettes & ° 1 Cl piu& CHAISES ROULANTES page 8 Wednesday, April 7, 1999 Brome County News Oh the Water: Dealing with wrong-way run-off It may or may not be Biblical, but there is an allegory somewhere involving a man who builds his house upon sand in a floodplain, and another man who builds his upon a rock at greater height.(Or am I getting confused with the newly-downsized old children’s tale, The Two Little Pigs?) When the hard rain comes, of course, the foolish fellow in his low-lying abode is washed away.The guy on the rock can look down in smug, I-told-you-so satisfaction, one of life’s most pleasant feelings.In an average year, water flowing as a result of the spring thaw can be looked upon as a hopeful sign, bringing with it a few minor inconveniences.Should a large snow mass combine with abnormally high temperatures and heavy rain, however, the result can be brutal and devastating.One of the boxes of memorabilia stored somewhere around here contains a special bilingual supplement to The Record from March of 1979, documenting the spectacular floods of that spring in our area.(If memory serves, La Tribune was on strike at the time.) While floods are among nature’s op- tions at any time of any year, we don’t have to worry about a fast-melting snow mass in these parts this year.A squeegy and a few buckets would handily take care of what’s left of the white stuff on these few acres.Friends who tap shade maples around their houses are having trouble finding enough unblemished snow to accommodate even a small one-family sugaring off.Aside from tracking a little mud into the house, sometimes accompanied by other more offensive mud-like substances for those who have pets, problems from the current change-of-season are non-ex-istant for most folks.Farming friends in West Bolton, however, reported a sudden gush of water coursing through their barn.This was particularly puzzling, since run-off from considerably whiter winters had brought forth no such intrusion.One explanation might be that unusual and frequent winds had piled up what little snow there was in places normally out of the way.Closer to home, drainage and flooding are only incidental concerns.We have no cellars or basements, the dwellings being converted farm buildings.Most are built on top of a gravel ridge, exposed to the wind but allowing water to drain away on both sides.The second largest structure, though, the old pig house now used for storage, is dug into the ridge on the east side, with the result that the west side of the building is above five feet below ground level.Which would be fine, except that the fill along the west wall has sunk somewhat, providing a convenient catchment basin for melt water along the entire sixty-foot length of the building.For most of the year, eavestroughs and the filtering quality of gravel take care of excess water.Winter winds, however, drive any snow that frill up against the cement.Successive spells of thawing and freezing create a thick deposit of solid ice in the de pression along the wall.When the first re ally warm days arrive, the meltwater seeks out any channel or exit, and always manages to find a few through the wall and into the building.Each year a bold resolution is made to finally address this problem.(So far, sadly, I haven’t progressed much beyond ‘Hello, problem!’) A few preventative measures could minimize the leakage.A snow fence the length of the building would be a big help.Last fall I got as far as putting in the metal T-posts before the frost, but we used the actual fencing to protect an area of transplanted trees and shrubs.With little sign of snow as Christmas approached, there seemed no press-pipes and tiles are most often suggested as the best long-term solution, but that sounds kind of high-tech and labour intensive.In the meantime, we are once again slopping through a few inches of water to gain access to tools and equipment, spring and summer paraphernalia., the communal deep freezer, and temporary duck pens at the far end of the derelict pig stalls.From the quacking and splashing and frolicking down that way, it is ob-vious that for some members of our strange menagerie, a little excess water is no inconvenience at all.Country Squire Brian Eddington Malibu LX 1999 I CHEVROLET I Is] • Interior windshield wiper • Instrumentation • Floor mats • Radio AM/FM cassette • Bucket seats • Tilt steering wheels • Block heater • Air conditioning • Air bags • ABS brakes • 4-speed automatic transmission • Engine 150 HP • Tinted windows • Body side mouldings -Transport $720.00 OCHELE/III Chevrolet - 434 Rivière, Cowansville OLDSMOBILE 263-1541 BROME COUNTY NEWS Wednesday, April 7, 1999 page 9 Home Renovations Add colour to update bathroom look New faucet finishes allow homeowners to mix and match décor colours (NC) — “Don’t underestimate the power of colour” is a phrase interior designers have been exclaiming for years.Colour has the ability to influence our moods, and brighten any tired living space.Take the bathroom, for example.Many renovators and decorators are now using the power of colour by adding daring shades to the walls and replacing standard chrome faucet fixtures with faucets boasting new hues and stylish finishes.With recent advancements in technology, it is now simple and affordable to introduce a new look to any bathroom by updating faucet fixtures.Faucet manufacturer Moen Inc.has introduced a new selection of faucet finishes named “Inspirations” that enable home-owners to customize the look of their bathrooms by mixing and matching a wide range of colour and styles.“With all these options, homeowners can easily find a finish that adds style and colour to any bathroom,” says Mike Dennis, president of Moen Fnc.Canada.New finishes include platinum, black opal, classic gold, satine and polished brass which compliment most contemporary decorative styles.Many of Moen’s decorative finishes use a LifeShine titanium-strengthened finishing process.All finishes are guaranteed not to tarnish, corrode or discolour, adding practicality to style.Do you have a plumbing question?Visit Moen’s Web site at www.moen.com.-News Canada %p|lp Wi- « *** ¦ - 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