The record, 11 juillet 2001, Supplément 1

Brome County NEW Wednesday, July 11, 2001 Contractor LICENCE RBQ; IM1-2MS-32 1 Machinery work • Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) 1 Private road • Land shaping • Drainage • Artificial lake/pond • Septic system • Demolition - Foundation • Topsoil - Aggregate • Sand • Gravel • Fieldstone (450) 242-2544 n , ch.Glen, Bolton-Ouest ROCH VALLIÈRES The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome-Missisquoi Local artists prepare for annual Tour des Arts By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent In workshops throughout Brome County, artists are burning the midnight oil in preparation for the start of the 13th edition of the Tour des Arts.For nine consecutive days (July 14-22), participating members will open their workshops from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.to allow the public to see them at work in their element.This year, the tour will include 42 workshops, including eight new members: blacksmith Olivier Burnham, decorative painter Philippe Chavarier, painter Louise-Andrée Roberge, miniature painter Marie Aloir, furniture maker Joe La Starza, sculptor Jack Walker, painter Peter Raymond and Anke vanGinhoven, who created wearable art.Potter May Lightbody, who co-founded the tour with painter Liz Davidson and potter Stanley lake, said that none of the founders had any idea of the extent to which the tour would grow.The tour, whose mission is to educate the public of all ages on the diverse nature of the creative process, has inspired Magog’s Circuit des Arts to the East and the Tournée des 20 to the West.It has also made visual arts—to the surprise of many — an engine of the local tourism economy.Lightbody said that she has been contacted by visitors from as far away as Festival hits the stage in Bedford CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Bedford staged its first twoday street festival, Fête des marchands last Friday and Saturday along Main Street in Bedford.Local performers included Folkgrass (pictured are Raymond St-Laurent on fiddle, Sabine Maher on mandolin, Roily Bernrd on acoustic guitar and Perry Beaton on stand-up bass), Betty Piette, Dave Hébert and others.Local merchants also provided street side sales, as haywagon rides around town were offered.Hélène Duperron, hired by the Bedford merchants' association to organize the event, said the festival will likely return for an encore performance next summer.Toronto who are planning their summer holidays in the Eastern Townships to coincide with the annual open house tour.The Tour des Arts will also include workshops in West Brome, Sutton, Glen Sutton Abercom, Dunkin, Mansonville, Frelighsburg, Bolton Centre, West Bolton, Lac Brome, St-Etienne de Bolton and Sutton Junction.Participants offer something for every taste, from fine art to decorative items to art jewelry and clothing.See Arts, Page 5 Clowning around in Cowans\ille %w3m Jjk.1 £ > ¦ amm.CAROUNE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Cowansville hosted its second annual crafts exposition last weekend, showcasing artists and artisans from throughout the region.Live entertainment by local performers including the Brome Squares, and storytelling in both English and French by Grampa Bob Santori were among the many highlights over the two-day event.Members of the Bromont Fire Department also gave bucket lifts on their ladder truck to brave volunteers, including 91-year-old Hildred Perron.The proceeds from table rentals were donated to the Urgence Santé Brome-Missisquoi.r V" Pierre Marziali Pharmacist Honr»: Mon., Tues., Wed.9 - 8 p.m.Thun.& Fri.9-9 p.m.Sat 9 - 5 p.m.408 South St, Cowansville 263-2171 ESSAÎM Always at your servie* y ' 1ER For your reward miles choose Anr all the way Open Daily 8-10 p.m.472 Knowlton Rd.Knowlton 243-6692 V^ldemTneatre 104 N.Mam St.\ St Albans.Vt.' 802-527-7888 JULY It to t7 F8ALFM(HSÏ: THE SHUTS W1THII Haese Mttospoon n LEGALLY BLOND lHi F=] *7*9 E3 THE FAST» THE FURIOUS SCARY HOVE 2 217 |S^ EL yv Résidence pour les Aînés / Retirement Residence Long term or convalescent stays Toith 24-hour nursing can 28 Mount Echo, Knowlton (450) 242-4443 page 2 Wednesday, July 11, 2001 ¦ Brome County News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar July 11 SUMMER LUNCHEON at All Saints Anglican Church, Dunham at 12 noon.Donation, $7.Cards to be played immediately following lunch.Reservations, (450) 295-3341 or 295-2349.July 12 & 13 BROME LAKE AQUATIC PROGRAM will hold Registration at Douglas Beach, Knowlton from 9 to 10 a.m.for Intense Children’s Swimming Lessons to be given at local swimming pool starting on July 16th.For more information please call John or Sandy at (450) 539-1785.July 14 MENTAL HEALTH & WELL BEING Meeting at St.Paul’s Church (basement), Knowlton, 2 p.m.Do you or someone you know suffer from some form of depression?Are words like Schizophrenia, Manic Depression, Bipolar Disorder confusing to you?Do you have difficulty knowing how to cope with these conditions or to support someone who struggles with them?Info, call Linda (450) 243-0928.MONTHLY BREAKFAST at St.Luke’s Anglican Church, Waterloo, 8:30 -10:30 a.m.and the second Saturday of every month.Complete buffet style of juice, eggs, bacon, sausage and hash browns, baked beans, toast, jam and coffee in the company of good friends and neigh-bours.Adults, $5, children 12 and under, $3.Everyone is welcome.July 14 - 22 P.R.R.P.Abercorn SUMMER SALE at 11 Church St., West, Abercorn, 10 a.m.to 4 Brome County NEWS ¦Hi 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1V0 Tel.: (450) 242-1188 / Fax: (450) 243-5155 RATES & DEADLINES COMMUNITY CALENDAR Brome County News Community Calendar is reserved for non-profit organizations only.Deadline is noon on Mondays.A pre-paid fee of $6 is required weekly.Please forward notices to Box 488, Knowlton, JOE 1V0, email: bcn-news@endirect.qc.ca, or fax: (450) 243-SI 55.Visa and Mastercard accepted.p.m.Many new crafts, quilts and grandma's treasures.Collectibles including dolls, dishes, jewelry, etc.All welcome! July 16 to 22 HERITAGE WEEK - ‘Livelihood in Bolton — Then and Now’ at Town Hall, Bolton Centre from 9 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.July 20 The St.James Flower Committee is sponsoring a POSTER CONTEST, open to all young people under 17-years-old.Prizes awarded at Flower Show, Aug.18, 4 p.m.Contest deadline, July 20.Information, Dianne Rhicard, 248-3616.July 20 & 21 Knowlton United Church, Knowlton will hold their very successful CONSIGNMENT SALE of Antiques and Quality items.We are looking for items for this sale, and encourage you to call 243-1569 or 243-5980 for more information.July 21 & 22 BIG BOOK SALE at Pettes Memorial Library, Knowlton.Hundreds of books from 50 cents to $3.Bring the family! Contact: Sheila Parsons, Library Trustee (450) 243-6833.Aug.18 & 19 West Brome STORYTELLING FESTIVAL: Enjoy French and English storytelling August 18 (10 a.m.to 6 p.m., August 19, (11 a.m.to 5 p.m.) in West Brome’s Fred Edwards Park.Admission by free-will donation.Information: Call (450) 294-3377.Arts Calendar Through July ART EXHIBITION presenting works of Realistic Pastel Scenes by local artist, Jocelyne Rollin, at Pettes Memorial Library, 276 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton.Opening hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri„ noon - 4:30 p.m., Wed., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Sat.& Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.ART EXHIBITION presenting works of Shirley Raphael ‘Retrospective 1985-2001’ at Farfelu Gallery, 12 Principal North, Sutton.Open daily 11 a.m.to 5 p.m.Call (450) 538-5959.July 14 & 15 STUDENTS’ ART EXHIBITION at Bishop’s Knowlton Centre, 235 Knowlton Rd.Drawings, paintings, sculptures and fibre art on display, 1 - 5 p.m.Vernissage: Friday, July 13, 5 - 7 p.m.Info: Louise Jamet, 242-1518.Aug.12 KNOWLTON HARMONY BAND Summer Park Concert at Edwards Park, West Brome, 6:30 p.m.(weather permitting).ADVANCED NOTICE: FINAL CONCERT, Aug.26 at Coldbrooke Park (by the dam, Knowlton).Joint concert with the Enosburg Falls Town Band and Knowlton Harmony Band, 6:30 p.m.If rain, concert held at Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Rd., Free concerts.Everybody welcome! Through to Aug.25 THEATRE LAC BROME REPERTORY SEASON 2001.An Anglophone Is Coming To Dinner, Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave, Travels With My Aunt, The Turn Of The Screw.Performances at Knowlton Pub Playhouse, Tues., to Sat., 8 p.m.Thurs., matinee, 2 p.m.Tickets: $5 to $24.Box office (450) 242-2270, website, www.cclacbrome.qc.ca/tlb.Church Services PARISH OF BROME: July Services: First four Sundays only one worship service each Sunday in the Parish of Brome at 9:30 a.m; July 1, St.John Evangelist, Brome Village; July 8, St.Aidan, Sutton Junction: July 15, Holy Trinity, Iron Hill; July 22, Ascension, West Brome; July 29: 9:30 a.m.Ascension West Brome, 11 a.m.St.John Evangelist, Brome Village, 11 a.m., Holy Trinity, Iron Hill, 2:30 p.m.St.Aidan, Sutton Junction.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.KNOWLTON/CREEK PASTORAL CHARGE Worship & Song by members & Rev.Burn Purdon.Creek United, Foster, 9:30 a.m.Knowlton United, Knowlton, 11 a.m.July 15 (Knowlton Session).COWANSVILLE AREA PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH: Worship during month of July at East Farnham United Church, 9:30 a.m., July 1 & 8 Rev.Mary MacPherson; July 15, 22, 29: Members of the congregation.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 10, resuming in September.SUTTON-DUNHAM UNTIED CHURCHES are closed for the month of July, worship will resume on Aug.5 in Sutton.BAPTIST CHURCHES Sunday Services: Mansonville Baptist, 9:30 a.m.; Olivet Baptist, Sutton, 11 a.m.MANSONVILLE UNITED CHURCH each Sunday at 11 a.m.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) BEDFORD PASTORAL CHARGE invites you to come and worship with us.Minister: Rev.Malcolm Cogswell.Sunday Service, July 15 at 10 a.m.in Stan-bridge East.All welcome.Community Notes Do you wish you could read better?Need help with basic math?Call the YA-MASKA LITERACY COUNCIL.Work one-on-one with a tutor and learn at your own pace.Lessons are FREE, private and confidential.Learning can be fun so why not do something for yourself today?Call Wendy at 263-7503.Looking for volunteers from the area to help with upcoming SPCA events in Knowlton and Cowansville - walk a dog, man a booth, help setup or clean up, etc.Please call 242-2892.Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowi.ton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 / 242-6892 Fax: (450) 243 5155 Published weekly by 1195 Galt F.„ Sherbrooke.— thi — QpBBBC JIG 1Y7 D rf YYD P) fax: (819) 569-3945 E-mail: * ^LiV^WlXL-/ newsroom@sherbrookcrecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.coni 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 In till Record subscribers every Wednesday as an insert, and to all households and businesses in Abercorn, Bedford, Brigham, Brome, Bromont.Cowansville, Fast Farnham, Foster, Fulford, Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre, West Brome.SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 year 114.40 8.01 9.18 $131.59 6 MONTHS 59.00 4.13 4.73 $67.86 3 MONTHS 30.00 2.10 2.41 S34.51 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.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD.CNA, QCNA villi'. ========== Brome County NE W S Wednesday, July 11,2001 page 3 Swimming program heads for the pool Bad PR for Brome Lake has led to decline in enrollment By Maurice Crossfield Faced with recent bad publicity about the condition of Brome Lake, organizers of the aquatic program there, are looking at a new option to encourage young people to swim.“Enrollment in the swimming program at the beach, as a result of those articles, has dropped from 250 to 300 kids to 60 or 80,” said John Parry, a volunteer with the program.“With the evolution of scare tactics, we have had a devolution in the number of kids learning to swim, so we’ve had to branch out.” In recent weeks, there has been much more media attention paid to the quality of the water in Brome Lake, due mainly to the formation of Renaissance Lac Brome, a concerned citizens group.The group contends the lake is dying, due to an excess of fertilizer runoff, leaking septic systems and the presence of 'Swimmers Itch’.Swimmers Itch is a natural phenomenon caused by a parasite that lives in snails and ducks.The parasites leave the duck in its droppings, collecting at the surface of the water.When a human goes in for a swim the parasites try to use the person as a new host.After burrowing under the skin, the microscopic parasites soon learn that humans aren’t good hosts and die.For many, nothing happens.But for others the dead parasites cause an itchy skin rash.Parry said one of his daughters is susceptible to Swimmers Itch.Before going into the lake she takes an antihistamine, and afterwards she showers and towels off vigorously.It appears that this has prevented the problem.Sunscreen, always a good idea on a sunny day, also seems to provide a chemical barrier the parasites don’t like.“It’s nothing dangerous,” Parry said, noting that his daughter wake boards on the lake regularly, while his son is in the water on a daily basis and has never had a problem.Despite the recent bad publicity, the provincial environment ministry recently gave Brome Lake’s Domaine des Erables beach and Douglas Beach ‘A-rat-ings’, meaning the water quality is excellent.Camping Carousel in Bromont and Waterloo Lake also received ‘A-ratings’ in tests carried out at their beaches on July 3.Brome Lake councillor Robin Moore said he hasn’t seen an urgent problem lately, noting that the water is clear with little algae, and cases of Swimmers Itch seem to be fairly rare.“I’ve been out sailing last week and we’ve been out with the kids swimming and water skiing and it hasn’t bothered anybody,” he said.Private Pools Still, faced with a dramatic decrease in enrollment, Parry said the aquatic program decided to see if the popular swimming lessons could be offered elsewhere to ease the concerns of parents.The group found two private pools, and a third at the Auberge Joli Vent which could be used a few times a week for swimming lessons.For those wishing to enroll their children in lessons at the pools, there will be a registration held this Thursday and Friday at the Douglass Beach on Lakeside Road from 9 to 10 a.m.Parry said the unexpected drop in enrollment means that they don’t need the three instructors hired for the program, or all of the half dozen lifeguards that work at the beach; those people were hired with a larger swimming program in mind.Parry added that he hopes the pool program will attract more kids.“If this program works for this sum- mer, then we will put the word out for next year.” he said “Swimming is a lifetime skill that they need.” It was that need that led to the founding of the Brome Lake aquatic program nearly a dozen years ago.Teacher Nancy Dixon got things going, and soon a number of volunteers, the Red Cross and even the municipality were involved as well.“It built up quickly because it answered a need in the community,” Parry said.Anyone looking for more information about the Brome Lake aquatic program can contact John Parry at (450) 539-1785.Residence Principale • Rental by the month, by the week or by the day • Private room • Dining room with table service • Situated in the center of town • Resident Nurse • Weekly doctor’s visit • Services adapted to your needs • Emergency call system in every room Méthot ROOM STARTING FROM $836 AFTERTAX CREDIT REDUCTION For information call Diane 339 Principale, Cowans (450) 263-6001 ‘With the evolution of scare tactics, we have had a devolution of kids learning to swim/ JOHN PARRY Brome Lake Aquatic PROGRAM VOLUNTEER 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 For autonomous and semi-autonomous people • Outstanding cuisine, & housekeeping services • Service by bilingual & qualified personnel • Convalescence service available on a weekly basis Mireille et Marc M.bienvenu propriétaires résidant sur les lieux / owners who reside on location 1973 Leclair, Waterloo 539-4Ô97 163® Sr? page 4 Wednesday, July 1 1, 2001 ¦ Brome County News Pre-travel checkups could save headaches s' **- ':'- ¦*, Mill Pond Village, Knowlton 243-0069 Berrylicious! CAROLINE KliHNE/CORRESI’ONDENT Valarie Van Horn takes an opportunity to sample this year's strawberry crop at Normand Bernier’s pick-your-own berry farm, located on the Stanbridge Ridge Road in Stanbridge East.For those who missed the strawberry season, the region's raspberry and blueberry crops will be maturing in the upcoming weeks.MARCHE DU SAMEDI SUTTON SATURDAY MARKET Rue Curley Street du 12 mai au 6 octobre from May 12th to October 6th 8h à 15 h / 8:00 a m to 3:00 p.m Rain or shine Beau temps, mauvais temps Bienvenue à tous / Welcome all (450)372-2176 21; levels whenever you stop to get gas, and give a quick visual check for leaks, worn belts soft tires and so on.It’s a lot easier to change a belt at a service station than almost anywhere else you’re likely to visit.If you do break down, try not to take it out on your spouse, kids or mother in law.With any luck it will become nothing more than another story to tell about your summer vacation.It’s not a vacation for your car For a lot of you, the last two weeks of July mean one thing: Summer holidays.And if you’re lucky, that means heading out to a beach somewhere, or off to explore the highways and byways of our beautiful country or the great democracy to the south.No doubt your car will be loaded to the gills with luggage, children, and maybe even your mother-in-law.But while you may be heading out in search of relaxation, your car will be doing some of its hardest work of the year.With that in mind, here’s a checklist of things that need looking into on your car or truck, before setting off on the annual big trip.It might take a little time right now, but it could save you a lot of time spent on the side of the road far from home later.That’s the moment when you really wish you’d left your mother-in-law at the last gas station, which is now two hours away.So check this stuff out: HOSES AND BELTS: They love to give out on you in the middle of nowhere.Check for cracks, shiny spots or signs of wear.Hose clamps should be in good condition, and the coolant reservoir should be full.Belts should be taut and noise free.CHECK FOR LEAKS: Remember if your car leaks a bit while running around town, it will leak a lot more when it’s on the road for many hours, and is loaded down with luggage, the camper, your kids and your mother-in-law.Leaks can often be found around hoses and pipes, but can also be found at various spots on the engine, transmission and brake lines.Green fluid usually means leaking coolant, while reddish fluid usually means automatic trans- mission fluid.Brown stuff is usually motor oil or possibly dirty brake fluid.IMPORTANT: If you see or smell gas, don’t strike off with-out finding and fixing the cause.No point in having a marshmallow roast over your minivan.FLUIDS: Once your leaks have been taken care of, it’s time to check your fluid levels, including coolant, oil, transmission brake and power steering fluid.If it’s been awhile since the last oil change, do one before you leave.These fluids work hard during long trips, providing lubrication and absorbing heat.Failure to do either of these jobs will cost you big bucks and cause major holiday headaches.TIRES: These are probably the most çommon things to give a motorist a migraine while on holidays.While you can’t prevent running over a nail, you can make sure the tires are properly inflated, and have enough tread to get you there and back again.Remember to check the spare tire as well, just in case.It’s not the time to find your spare is useless when you’re baking in the sun on the side of the 401.BRAKES: More important than getting there is being able to stop once you’ve arrived.Check front and rear brakes, or have a mechanic look them over if you’re not sure what to look for.Good brakes aren’t only important in preventing an accident, they can also be a source of high cost when they fail on vacation.Brakes become even more important if you will be towing a boat or trailer.Speaking of trailers, if the one you will be using has brakes, they should be checked as well.Wheel bearings and tire pressures should also be verified, and all lights should be in working order.1 don’t know how many trailers I’ve seen where the lights don’t work properly, or not at all.Of course, even with a car that seemes to be in good shape, when you pull out of the yard many things can still go wrong.Pack a few basic tools and fluids to help deal with the unexpected.Jumper cables are also a good idea in Under The Hood Maurice Crossfield case you’re faced with a dead battery.During your trip check oil and fluid Tous les samedis soirs PIZZA & JAZZ Every Saturday night Musiciens invités (juin - juillet ¦ août) lun.-merc.8h30-18h/jeu.-dim.8h30-21h 2216 Mfmmr duke, noble.General Partnership Chartered Accountants Taxation, Accounting, Financial Services, Individuals and Corporations Estate Planning and Settlement, Farm Transfers Serving the Eastern Townships community for over 35 years.Cowansville 127 Principale.Suite 105 Cowansville (450)263-4123 Knowlton 560 Ch.Knowlton Ville de Lac Brome (450) 243-5021 Lennoxville 175 Queen St.Suite 203 Lennoxville (819) 346-0333 Théâtre Lac Brome ROYAL BANK FINANCIAL GROUP Professional Repertory Season • June 22-August 25 An Anglophone is Coming to Dinner Hank Williams, the show he never gave The Turn of the Screw Theatre Lac Bronte at the Knowlton Pub Playhouse (450) 242-1395, 242-2270 www.cclacbrome.qc.ca/tlb mm.Québec Travels with my Aunt Bowser & Blue s CN * w Brome County News Wednesday, July 1 1,2001 page 5 Survival guide for summer art tour season By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent You’re tired of your neighbour waxing poetic as she recounts every excruciating detail of her visits to artists’ studios.So this year, you’ve packed the kids off to day camp, sent your spouse to Mum’s and have set aside a few days to personally experience the summer art tours.Even if you haven’t completed a B.A.in Art History, or are not in the market for an oil painting, the tour can still be enjoyable, provided that you keep a few things in mind.•This is not a marathon: Although the tour brochure may list 40 workshops, there is no moral obligation to visit every one.Three or four per day is reasonable.Six or seven per day can be downright masochistic.Don’t try to do too much.Allow yourself some lingering time to ask questions, or to watch the artists at work.In the event that you just have to see one more, remember that many workshops may be visited by appointment throughout the year.Annual Tour for Kids Young people ages four to 14 are once again invited to participate in artistic and cultural workshops presented by the Tour des Enfants, an organization created last year in collaboration with the Tour des Arts in Sutton, Mansonville and Knowlton.The activities will take place from July 14 to 20 in a barn adjacent to 105 Ruiter Brook Road near Mansonville.“We believe our rural setting is ideal for inspiring creativity among children and youths,” says Jasmine Laricheliere, president and founder of the Tour des Enfants, "and we look forward to presenting a wide variety of activities targeting different age groups.And, importantly, we have hired the services of artists and educators who are well known for their experience with children.” The series, featuring very affordable registration fees, begins on July 14 with a presentation of music and instruments from the Middle Ages; the whole family is welcome.On July 15 and 16, youngsters can join workshops in which everyday objects are transformed into artistic creations.A storytelling event - designed especially for adolescents - will be presented on the evening of thel5th.A two-day workshop beginning on the 17th will introduce youths to the art of dance from Upper Egypt.And on the 19th and 20th, children can participate in percussion and mask-making workshops.Interested parents are invited to bring their children ten minutes prior to the start of the activity and pick them up at the time indicated on the program.Snacks are recommended.For more information, please consult our website at www.acbm.qc.ca /tour-des-arts/en-fants and to register, call (450)292-8966.Spaces are limited for certain workshops.Tour des Enfants program • Le Menetrier Presentation for the whole family; music and instruments from the Middle Ages.July 14, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.Fee: $3.•Art Workshop with Laura Baril, specialist in education through art: Artistic creation from everyday objects.July 15 and 16, from 9 a.m.to noon, ages 4 to 8.From 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., ages 8 to 12.Fee: $5 Reservations required.• Stories from France for youths with Michele Rousseau, storyteller.July 15, 8-10 p.m.Free.•Dance Workshop Ages 9 to 14.“Saldi,” Stick dance from Upper Egypt With Helene Eriksen, dancer and dance ethnologist.Culminating in a dance show.July 17 and 18 from 9 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.Fee: $20/2 days Reservations and lunch required.•Percussion Workshop Ages 6 to 10 with Caravane, troupe of puppeteers and percussionists.Culminating in a brief show.July 19, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.Fee: $4.Reservations required.• Percussion Workshop Ages 11 to 14 With Caravane, troupe of puppeteers and percussionists.Culminating in a brief show.July 20, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.Fee: $4.Reservations required.• Mask Making Workshop, Ages 4 to 8 With Caravane, troupe of puppeteers and percussionists.Followed by: Theof, a clown child.July 20, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.Fee: $4.ANT$y|Rgs Qoldefr Swan owlton, y&aws; •There is no obligation to buy: Some artists do most of their selling through a single tour or art show.That may mean selling four of five large pieces, or hundreds of small pieces, depending upon the art form or craft.If the prices are out of your league, don’t despair: some clever artists sell postcards of their work so that you can take a memento of your journey home with you.•No one will check your credentials at the door: Very few of us have Ph.D's in fine arts, so there is no reason to feel intimidated.Your visit will not be terminated with a pop quiz.•Art is a matter of taste: There will always be good and bad art, and a legion of art historians and aes-theticians willing to argue to the death over which artists are worthy of the public’s admiration.Unless you are the curator of the Musée des Beaux Arts, or on the university tenure track, these need not concern you.So embrace the Pieta made from recycled engine parts: it may be art, too.•Bring a chum: Enjoyment of art is a form of publicly sanctioned licentiousness.Why do it alone?•Load up on carbs: Nothing will put a damper on your new found love of art more than mid-morning hunger pangs.Bringing a picnic lunch filled with drinks, some snacks and sandwiches is a prudent precaution and helps to fill the void between the more far-flung destinations.Food will also offer great comfort while you are hopelessly lost on the back roads of Eastern Townships.Arts: Continued from page 1 The official brochure, which includes a map pinpointing the exact location of every member artist, as well as locations of restaurants and accommodations, available at tourist offices and at each workshop.The brochure also lists other cultural activities talcing place during the evening, including theatre and concerts.For information, call the Bureau de Tourisme de Sutton (1-800-565-8455) or visit the Tour des Arts website at www.acbm.qc.ca/tour-des-arts.STUDIO TOUR July 14 - 22 10am - 5pm 42 artists and artisans in the Sutton, Mansonville and Knowlton area invite you to come and visit their studios, see demonstrations, and talk about their art.Flyers and map available at: Sutton Tourist Office 1-800-565-8455 Knowlton Tourism Office Westmount Visual Arts Centre Centre Info-Arts Bell (Montréal) Other Tourist Offices in the area and on our web site www.acbm.qc.ca/tour-des-arts j. page 6 Wednesday, July 11,2001 ¦ Brome County News Community Forum Letter to the Editor Time for new blood in Knowlton town hall Dear Editor, The more we see of our present JARDINS 1R.1S & PLUS Conte and on joy a walk (I i rough our ¦1 acres of demonstration gardens • Iris \ylstilbes • Day Julies • Peonies council the more we realize that we must get involved if we want to really change things in our community.Our town meetings have become a venue for our elected officials to tell us that they are sick of hearing our complaints.As a rule people come to meetings to oppose an issue.If our mayor took the office looking for praise at every corner, he’s got the wrong attitude, or maybe the wrong job.His job is to listen and try and negotiate a reasonable compromise.Question period is also becoming very limited.We are told that when asking a question about one of the issues on the agenda, they will not answer any ques- J lostas ./Issoited Perennials .) loping l sec you, (allierini Danielle 571 River St., Cowansville, P.Q.J2K 3G6 Tel (450) 263-9218 www.irisplus.com tions on the issue because it will be brought up later on in the meeting.At that time we are not allowed to ask questions.What is the purpose of having an agenda if we are not allowed to ask any questions about it.Case in mind, a resident asked why there was an illegal building going on at a certain place, in which the Councillor in charge of zoning answered, “we will tell you later in the meeting," when you can’t ask any more questions.On the other hand, our Mayor stated before the meeting that the ski-doo trail was taken off the agenda and therefore would not hear any arguments on the subject.You can’t ask about things that aren’t on the agenda and if they are you will receive your answer when there will be no questions.One resident brought up the fact that the agenda only comes out on the Friday before the meeting.One Councillor did acknowledge that when they are posted they are often taken and therefore not everyone gets to see them.When people are se- riously concerned about a particular issue, and they are waiting all month to go and be heard, it is very disrespectful, to stifle people when they have taken the time to come out.Our Mayor complains that people only come to meetings to complain.Since he has taken office we haven’t had anything to cheer about.It is time to start to form our future administration now.If people don’t get involved they will have to live with the decisions that are forced down their throat.Another resident asked why, when our new Mayor is taking so many people to court, has he not opened the walking path parallel to Lakeside or have taken the people that are bound on obstructing the path to court also.This is public land.I can't stress enough that if more people don’t get involved in the small troubles of today, they will be the disasters of tomorrow.Lloyd Sturtevant via email Knowlton Harmony band to perform under the stars VISITE D’ATELIER Concert an initative of SEVE Ti 14 flu 22 juillet 10 fl 1 yh 42 artistes et artisans de I'Estrie (Sutton, Mansonville et Knowlton) vous invitent à les rencontrer afin de partager leurs sources d’inspiration.Dépliants avec carte disponibles aux endroits suivants: Bureau de tourisme de Sutton 1-800-565-8455 Bureau de tourisme de Knowlton Centre des Arts Visuels de Westmount Centre Info-Arts Bell (Montréal) Bureau Touristiques des régions avoisinantes, et sur Site web www.acbm.qc.ca/tour-des-arts By Murielle Parkes Record Correspondent çgufncf rr ustauhai^) Williams l AC MOMI gc Friday nights MUSSELS & FRIES All you can eat NEW Terrace-Balcony ¦'all screen” for dining outside ROOM AND MEAL PACKAGES starting at $169 for 2 persons Service included.25% off the room price the 2nd, 3rd 4th and 5th night during the week.DINING-CONCERT "Valses de Vienne et Soleil d’Italie" With Micheline Camirand, Soprano.And tenor, violin & piano.Musique viennoise, tzigane et italienne Opera, operette, chansons napolitaines Sunday August 5,17h to 22h.S59.95 per person + taxes Includes: Cocktail, dining 5 courses, service and concert Tickets on sale now - reserve soon.Next concert Sept.16 www.auberaeauilliatti5.com 572 ch.lakeside, Lac Brome 450-243-0404 or 1-888-922-0404 Exit 90, autoroute 10,5 km from the exit.he Knowlton Harmony Band will perform under the stars at Eastman’s ’Parc du temps qui passe’ this Friday, July 13, at 7 p.m.The concert is an initiative of‘La Société d’Em-bellissement du Village d’Eastman et des Environs’, the same group that gave birth __ to the park — a $25,000 millennium project located behind the village post office and unveiled last summer.The band — composed of 20 musicians under the direction of Roger de la Mare — will also celebrate its fifth anniversary together.With roots originating from the Knowlton High School bands of the ‘50s and ‘60s, the ensemble has matured over the years, adding new members and drawing on an evergrowing and faithful audience.SEVE organizers promise “a feast of classical and popular melodies." “The band’s repertoire is expected to please just about everyone’s tastes,” said Nicole Fontaine, secretary of communications for the sponsoring organization.In the event of rain, the concert will be held in St-Edouard d’Eastman — the village parish church next door to the park.Admission is free, however, guests are requested to bring along their own chairs. Brome County N Wednesday, July 11, 2001 page 7 Volunteer centre searches for a few good drivers By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Bedford Le Centre d’Action Bénévole de Bedford et Environs (CABBE) is looking for volunteer drivers.Director Collette Bédard says interested volunteers should have a valid license, and their own vehicle to transport CABBE clients to the grocery story, pharmacy or to medical appointments.Typical excursions may involve transporting the elderly a short distance to pick up medications at the local pharmacy, or longer trips, such as taking a patient to receive his weekly dialysis treatment at Haut Richelieu hospital in St.Jean.The centre also offers per-kilometer reimbursement and liability insurance on approved trips involving the centre’s clientele.In addition to volunteer taxi service, the centre offers a once-a-week van service.Every Monday, those without transportation may make reservations for one of the seven places available in the centre’s van.The van picks them up at home on the following Wednesday, and gives them rides to the bank, grocery store or drug store.This service is provided free to .¦¦&*'¦ **¦**¦ «•