The record, 10 septembre 2003, Supplément 1

*u-n The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome — Missisquoi Literacy is not just about reading History to go Missisquoi Museum revamps its Museum in a Box By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Stanbridge East The Missisquoi Museum has redesigned its innovative Museum in a Box to be more teacher- ano user-friendly, as well as more portable.The revamped ‘museum’ is now available for loan to schools who want to bring this hands-on approach to history into the classroom.The original Museum in a Box was a large, wooden box filled with objects representative of life in the 19th century.See Museum, Page 6 CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Missisquoi Museum curator Heather Darch shows off the new Museum in a Box.Donna Woodard proves sceptics wrong with tutor By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Cowansville Literacy is something that many take for granted: filling out a form, answering a questionnaire, or settling down with a good book are activities that most of us do without a second thought.Yet for those with low literacy levels, life can be both materially and spiritually challenging.As the world celebrated International Literacy Day on Monday, the Yamaska Literacy Council (YLC) wanted readers (and non-readers) to understand the issues and challenges faced by those with low reading or numerical literacy skills.Joani Tannenbaum, former YLC president and current co-ordinator, says the language of literacy education has changed from speaking about “literates” versus “illiterates” to talking about levels of literacy skill and proficiency.Literacy is a continuum, and most Canadians have some level of literacy, says the 1996 Adult Literacy Survey (ALS) Report, Reading the Future: A Portrait of Literacy in Canada.The oft-cited ALS survey revealed some shocking statistics: approximately 22 per cent (one in five) of Canadians 16 years and over fall into the lowest level of literacy, defined as having serious difficulty dealing with printed materials.More importantly, another 24 to 26 per cent (one in four) fall into the next level, which includes people who can read simple material clearly laid out, and material in which tasks are not too complex.This means that on a combined level, nearly half of all Canadians have difficulty in reading more complex materials.Tannenbaum says that in Brome-Mis- CAROUNE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Vale Perkins native Donna Woodard, 26, who started working with literacy tutor Jane Patrick in January, 2002.The two met one time per week for one hour.sisquoi, the results are even more eye- at level 2 (with some reading difficul-opening.According to the ALS survey, ties), and a total of 65 per cent (nearly about 35 per cent of adults in Brome-Mis- two-thirds of the population) have seri-sisquoi are at level 1 (with serious read- ous or some reading difficulties, ing difficulties), Another 30 per cent are See Literacy Page 6 Brome County NEW Wednesday, September 10, 2003 1ER PENSE A TOI reward miles IS THINKING OF YOU Turn your groceries.into rewards ’w/ JÉéIl Foryour t- choose 1ER all the way Quality is our main ingredient.231 Sherbrooke St., Magog 819-868-1122 472 Knowlton Rd, Knowlton 450-243-6692 ESSAÎM Always at your service Pierre Marziali Pharmacist Hours: Mon.-Wed.9-8 p.m.Thurs.& Fri.9 - 9 p.m.Sat.9-5 p.m.408 South St., Cowansville 263-2171 Bright (dors JXrt supplies Go(f Art Scents, Creative Art Products + Commissions available at Bousada's Design Artist , ytCSA 316 Knowlton Rd.Tel.: 450-242-2580 Knowlton Cell: 405-8501 lauréat national Or GRAND PRIZE l EXCELLENT DU FESTIVAL Au Trois Canards The Best Restaurant in the Eastern Townships PARTICIPATING DICK FESTIVAL RESTAURANT WEEKLY TABLE D HOTE ADAPTEDTOEACH SEASON Open 7 deys 11:30 e.nl.-lilOO pjn.78, Lakeside.Knowlton 450-242-5801 NHnhmhmhnmwI 4;AC BRO^'i Résidence pour les Aînés / Retirement Residence 28 Mount Echo, Knowlton (450) 242-4663 page 2 Wednesday, September 10, 2003 Brome County News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar Sept 13 COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE AND OPEN HOUSE at the little white church in the Glen (St.Michaels and All Angels).Here’s a chance to see the inside of this lovely little church, sell some items and or come and buy between, 10 a.m.and 3 p.m.Drop in again, more people, additional stuff.Info: 450-242-2892, 243-5228.The Royal Canadian Legion, 120 Davignon, Cowansville will be holding a BREAKFAST/BRUNCH in conjunction with the Townshippers’ Day on from 6 a.m.to 3 p.m.CHICKEN AND BISCUIT LUNCHEON on Townshippers’ Day at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.Menu: chicken and biscuits, vegetable, coleslaw, chocolate brownie sundae and beverages.Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for children under 10.Reservations: 450263-0204.Sept 14 CHRISTIAN UNITY SERVICE at Brome Fairgrounds, 4 p.m.An opportunity to experience and let others know that we can make a difference in the Eastern Townships that as Christians we can stand together in the unity of God’s love in Christ, in todays world.Organized by the Knowlton Ministerial (which included Roman Catholic, Anglican, Pentecostal, Baptist, and United Churches).Info/directions: Rev.Rick, 243-6096; Rev.Ralph Leavitt, 242-2885.Sept 15 RUMMAGE SALE at Brome Hall, Brome, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.Hall porch open for your donations until Sept.15, 9 a.m.to 6 p.m.Sept 17 REGISTRATION for 1st Knowlton Scouting Group at Knowlton Academy School cafeteria, 7 to 8 p.m.Age group by section: Beavers, five to seven years old; Cubs, eight to 10; Scouts, 11 to 14; Venturers 14 to 17 yrs.Registration: $100.Info: Robert McWilliams, 450-243-0910.Sept 19 to 20 FLEA MARKET at Iron Hill Church Hall, Iron Hill, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.Articles may be dropped off Wednesday, 2 to 5 p.m.Info: Lena, 450-243-6291; Winston, 263-3372.Sept 20 CHICKEN PIE SUPPER in Parish Hall of St.James Anglican Church, 40 Rue Du Pont, Bedford, 5 p.m.Advance tickets: $8.Call Pat, 450-248-7788, Lynn, 248-7847 or Freda, 248-2554.Also available at the door for $10.THIRD ANNUAL CHICKEN PIE SUPPER BENEFIT for the Edith Kathan Home, 5 to 7 p.m.at Oddfellows Hall, 476 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton.Advance tickets: $9.Also available at the door: $10 for adults, $5 for children five and under.Raffle Prizes.Info: 450-263-1907, 243-5736.Sept 20, Oct 25 and Nov, 15 DANCE at Waterloo Legion, Br.77, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo, 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.Music by Gary Darling and many thanks to all those who support my music! New Year’s Eve, Dec.31.Sept 26 to 27 Creek United Church, Brill Road, West Bolton RUMMAGE SALE: Friday, 10 a.m.to 3 p.m; Saturday, 9 a.m.to noon.Drop off clean rummage Sept.24,10 a.m.to 3 p.m.Sept 27 BARRY ELLSON MEMORIAL CAR RALLY at Thirsty Boot.Registration: 10 a.m.Start: 11 a.m.To benefit Ecole St.Edouards and Knowlton Academy.Bring can foods and gain 25 points.Theme: Hail Caesar! Your Chariot awaits! Come in your theme and gain 50*bonus points.Dinner & Rally: $15.Dinner only: $15 (tax incl.) Roast beef/roast pork on spit.Helicopter ride for two to be won, compliments of CJAD Cash prizes/door prizes/raffies/trophy.Info: 450-243-0163.Oct 9 The Wellness Volunteer Centre is sponsoring a FALL FOLIAGE BUS TOUR, including a luncheon, at the Owl’s Head Gold Club for Town of Brome Lake Seniors.Depart from the Community Centre at 10 a.m.Seating is limited.Tickets available at the Community Centre for $15.00 before Sept.25.Info: 450-242-2020.Arts Calendar Sept 13 storyland3 COFFEE HOUSE at Theatre des Tournesols, 331 ch.Brosseau, Cowansville, 5 to 7 p.m.Join us for an Italian buffet by Virgo Catering ($10), or after 7 p.m.for an evening of live entertainment with local musicians.Info/Reservations: Darken, 450-538-0921.Sept 14 FALL BAZAAR at Holy Transfiguration Monastery & Russian Orthodox Cultural Centre, 83 Chemin du Monastère (off Airport Rd.), Mansonville, noon to 4 p.m.Rain or Shine.Russian buffet, sales tables, Russian folk music and songs by Russian artist, Stanislav Holmogorov, noon to 2 p.m.Monastery Boutique open daily year round.Info: 450-292-3102.Church Services KNOWLTON/CREEK PASTORAL CHARGE: Worship and song by members, assisted by Rev, Dale Skinner.Creek United, Foster, 9:30 a.m.Sunday school at Creek.Knowlton United, Knowlton, 11 a.m.(handicap access).ST.PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: 24 St.Paul’s Rd., Knowlton.Sunday services: 8 and 10 a.m.Sunday school and nursery, 10 a.m.Rev.Ralph T.Leavitt - Pastor.PARISH OF BROME: Anglican worship service on second Sunday of every month: 9 a.m., Holy Communion, Church of the Ascension, West Brome; 11 a.m., Holy Communion, St.John the Evangelist, Brome Village; 7:30 p.m., Evening Prayer, Holy Trinity, Iron Hill.Rev.Rick Gariepy, 450-243-6096.COWANSVILLE AREA PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH : Worship at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville at 10:30 a.m.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, COWANSVILLE: Come and join us for Sunday worship.We have a service at 9 .m.(traditional) and a family service with music and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m.Info: 450-263-2662.WATERLOO ST.PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH, WATER- JRD JOLY RIENDEAU &DUKE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Taxation, Accounting, Financial Services, Estate Planning and Settlement, Farm Transfers Cowansville Knowlton Sherbrooke 127 Principale, Suite 105 560 Ch.Knowlton 3490 Galt West Cowansville Ville de Lac Brome Sherbrooke (450)263-4123 (450) 243-5021 (819) 566-2575 KNOWLEDGE AND KNOW-HOW FINDING NEMO (English) m [Friday to Thursday 6:00 & 8:00 p.m.Also playing Saturday and Sunday Matinees at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.I From September 12*to September 18” Web site- www.theatreprincess.coni For info: 263-5900 LOO - FULFORD: Sunday services: September, 9:30 a.m.First, third and fifth Sundays in Waterloo.Second and fourth Sundays in Fulford.Info: 450-539-2129.ANGLICAN PARISH OF BEDFORD/ PHILIPSBURG/FARNHAM: Sunday services: St.Paul’s Philipsburg: 9:30 a.m., first and third Sunday, Holy Eucharist, 9:30 a.m., second and fourth Sunday, Morning Prayer; St.James the Apostle & Martyr, Farnham: 11 a.m., first Sunday, combined service, Bedford, 9:30 a.m., second and fourth Sunday, Holy Eucharist, 11 a.m., third Sunday, Morning Prayer; St.James, Bedford: 11 a.m., Holy Eucharist.Father Brian Evans, Rector.BEDFORD UNITED CHURCH PASTORAL CHARGE: We invite you to come and worship with us.Minister Rev.Malcolm Cogswell.Services: Stanbridge East, 9:30 a.m., Wesley Church, Bedford, 11 a.m., Mystic, 12:30 p.m., Sunday School at Stanbridge East and Bedford.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH SUTTON: Come, let Jesus know you love Him.Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.at 52 Principale S.Rev.Canon Tim Smart, Rector.SUTTON-DUNHAM UNITED CHURCH: Sunday worship services: Dunham, 9:15 a.m.; Sutton, 11:15 a.m.BAPTIST CHURCHES: Sunday services: Mansonville Baptist, 9:30 a.m.; Olivet Baptist, Sutton, 11 a.m.Community Notes PETTES MEMORIAL LIBRARY, Knowlton New Hours for September, October, November: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, noon to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.Closed Sunday.DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES starting Sept.23 in Knowlton, Sept.24 in Sutton.Offering: puppy, basic, intermediate classes.Accepting puppies at two months old.Info: Jeri McGovern, 450-243-0521; Katherine Marlin, 538-2172.Knowlton United Church UCW are having their APPLE PIE SALE.Orders will be taken until Oct.4.Large pies, $6.50; small pies, $3.Pick up on Cct.9 and 10.Info: Elva, 450-243-1569; Vicky, 243-5829.Do you wish you could read better?Need help with basic math?Call the YA-MASKA LITERACY COUNCIL Work oneon-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?Info: Wendy, 450-263-7503.Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 / 242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Established May 1991 Published weekly by 1195 Galt E„ Sherbrooke, Quebec, JIG 1Y7 FAX: (819) 569-3945 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com RECORD Randy Kinnear Publisher.800 463-9525 Sharon McCully Editor/Off.Mgr.(450) 242-1188 Alison Steel Secretary .(450) 242-1188 Lynda bellavance Advertising_____(450) 242-6892 Michel Duval Advertising .800 463-9525 Jamie Zachary Corresp.Editor .800 463-9525 Richard Lessard Prod.Mgr.800 463-9525 Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman.800 463-9525 Francine Thibault Prod.Superv.800 463-9525 CIRCULATION Distributed to all Record subscribers every Wednesday as an insert, and to all households and businesses in Abercorn, Bedford, Brigham, Brome, Bromont, Cowansville, East 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 $34.51 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 Wednesday, September 10, 2003 page 3 - Brome County News Apple Pie Festival returns next Sunday st s * m: t.¦ii * CAROLINE KEHNFJCORRESPONDENT Volunteers for the MHS'Apple Pie Festival are expected to bake or donate around 300 pies.By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Stanbridge East Pam Realffe has worked on the organizing committee of the Missisquoi Historical Society’s Apple Pie Festival since it began 21 years ago.According to her, not much has changed, except the number of visitors and the number of pies produced for this afternoon event.This year, the historical society’s longest-running fundraiser returns to the Missisquoi Historical Society museum Sept.21.Visitors are invited to start the day with a museum tour in the morning, enjoy a picnic lunch on the lawn or the soup luncheon at the nearby Memorial Hall and then, come to the museum for dessert and coffee.Realffe says that her organizing committee is hoping for 300 apple pies, 200 of which have already been made by members of the Sew-n-Sos.The group of volunteer sewers and bakers not only bake for the festival, but also sew many of the items on sale at the museum boutique.Individual bakers and friends of the museum donate the remainder of the apple pies.Those not consumed at the festival are quickly sold off whole.“Many use the festival as the day for their annual visit to the museum and also, as a big social gathering where, once a year, they get to see all their friends,” says Realffe.Other local traditions have grown up Staff The eighth annual BMP Cyclothon will be remembered not only for its record number of participants, but also for the $46,436 it raised for the purchase of new medical equipment.With an overall objective of $40,000, the BMP Cyclothon offered cyclists two possibilities: A 20-km family tour through around the festival, including the informal canoe race that starts upstream around noon, and ends at the museum.Because of the number of visitors expected, Reaiffe recommends that those who plan to tour the museum avoid the crowds with a morning visit (the museum the streets of Cowansville, or a more challenging 60-km vineyard tour through the region’s country roads.Money raised will go towards the purchase of five non-invasive blood pressure monitors, a Doppler ultrasound, two volumetric pumps, a cardiac monitor and an examination lamp.Leading the way in pledges was Charles opens at 10 ajtn.) before the Apple Pie festival gets underway at 1:30 p.m.Pie is served until 5 pan., and the event goes on, rain or shine.The afternoon will also include live music by Ron Haynes and Friends, a boutique on the museum grounds and activi- Foumier, who raised 57,400, winning himself a bicycle in the process.In second was Dr.Robert Pincott, who raised 52,563.A group of employees from Tomngton Timken, of Bedford, also raised $4,437, leading the group pledge category.A team from the emergency room raised another $4,404, while an administrative team raised 51373.ties for kids, including face painting and a treasure hunt.Tickets are $6 for adults, $2 for children 10 and under.Tickets entitle the visitor to a piece of pie, coffee, tea or apple dder, and a scoop of icecream.It also includes admission to the exhibit, Moonshine over Missisquoi, a history of bootlegging and smuggling in Missisquoi County.For information about the Apple Pie Festival, contact the MHS at 450-248-3153.Before the Apple Pie Festival gets underway, visitors are invited to bring a picnic lunch to eat on the lawn or travel to nearby Memorial Hall (located at 20 Academy St.), where the Order of the Eastern Store (Maple Leaf Chapter #2) will be holding a soup luncheon starting at noon until 1:30 pm.The luncheon includes a selection of homemade soups and breads, coffee and tea.Admission is by $6 donation.For more information, call 450-248-3460.Special etc a, Hc&fonic dettùty Open 7 days 10-6 p.m.Friday till 8 p.m.5 miles from Vermont border Beside the church 579 Rte.133 (at Rte.202) Pike River (450) 248-7877 BMP Cyclothon raises over 846,000 me primevère 1973 Leclair, Waterloo 539-4997 Mireille C.Bienvenu Marc M.Bienvenu owners who reside on location propriétaires résidant sur les lieux Where it’s For autonomous and semi-autonomous people • Outstanding cuisine, & housekeeping services • Service by bilingual & qualified personnel • Convalescence service available on a weekly basis 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 nice to I page 4 Wednesday, September 10, 2003 ¦ Brome County News- " Fine tuning to the no-fault insurance plan _ y ust as Quebec’s no-fault insurance plan cele- ving drunk?Driving a getaway car?The SAAC .¦r.jMMBKlF~ .ÆÊÊÊÊS^rZ^^Z I brates its 25th birthday, the Liberal govern- cover that broken shoulder, just like it will for th v.w, V.MWWMW.v.«gggS&MMM ^ ,, ¦ , • 1 1 • .„ , I ment is looking at revamDing the svstem.a vou hit while trving to get awav from the cons.Visit RECORD booth Townshippers ’ Day Saturday, September 13 in Cowansville jbwyi bif,! SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES 3 months $32°° 6 months $0200 1 year $12200 (Taxes included) See you there' Club Chasse et Pêche BROME-BOLTON Fish and Game Club ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Saturday, September 13,2003 at 8:00 p.m.Legion Community Center 385 Knowlton Road, Knowlton Sale of Club Cards Dépanneur Brome 276 Valley Road, Brome, QC Tel.(242-4200) Mon.-Thur.7:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.Fri.-Sat.7:30 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.Sun.8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.Just as Quebec’s no-fault insurance plan cele brates its 25th birthday, the Liberal govern ment is looking at revamping the system, a process that could have profound effects on our driving future.Quebec’s unique system was created in 1978, introducing the idea of compensation regardless of fault.While provinces like British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba have systems that cover all as Under The Hood Maurice Crossfield pects of motor vehicle accidents, Quebec’s system only covers physical injuries.That leaves private insurers to iron out the details concerning material damages.Since then, some 700,000 people have been compensated by the Société de l’Assurance Automobile du Québec.That compensation can range from minor claims such as covering a few weeks off work, to lifelong disabilities.CAA-Quebec, which favors maintaining the system as is, notes that it takes away the need to sue for damages.“It solves problems of insolvency, waiting periods, legal fees and disparities in financial settlements,” the CAA said in a recent press release.Well, that’s partially right.You won’t end up suing only to find you can’t get blood from a stone.Yet ask anyone who has dealt with the SAAQ about compensation wait times, and you’ll get a different answer.In some cases that includes getting a lawyer to flood them with paperwork, so out goes that argument too.From what I’ve seen from at least one case, it’s the stubbornness of the victim, and the effectiveness of his lawyer, that determined the compensation, not the merits of the case.On the up side, the old system allowed accident victims to sue only if the other driver was convicted of a criminal code offence.If he was drunk, go ahead and sue.If he zigged when he should have zagged, tough luck.Universal Coverage This shows another fault in the no-fault regime: drivers are compensated regardless of their role in the accident.Driving without a licence when you caused an accident?No problem, the SAAQ will cover you for your injuries, just like the person you hit.Dri- ving drunk?Driving a getaway car?The SAAQ will cover that broken shoulder, just like it will for the guy you hit while trying to get away from the cops.A recent Fraser Institute study of no-fault insurance looked at the B.C., Saskatchewan and Manitoba systems, and came up with one disturbing finding: eighteen per cent more fatal car crashes than provinces without the system.The problem, the study says, is that no- _ p?illmms LAC JIOMf fault programs mean everybody pays the same rates, while private insurers base rates on risk.In a private system a 16-year-old male pays way more.That’s because young, male drivers are responsible for more than their fair share of fatal accidents.A very conservative bunch, the Fraser Institute argues that high premiums keep young males off the roads, thereby cutting down on the number of accidents.A kind of reverse Darwinism, I guess.Here in Quebec that’s a partial issue, because the companies insuring your car will charge more for a young, inexperienced driver, but not nearly as much as a 17-year-old in Alberta would pay.A little fine tuning of the no-fault system would be a good idea.Let’s stop compensating criminals; if they had no use for the system, why should it protect them?Streamline Meanwhile, any reform of the no-fault system should include measures to streamline compensation claims.It shouldn’t take years of hardship (the case I know of took three years and a lawyer to resolve) to get what the law says you deserved in the first place.Follow this up with stricter enforcement of existing rules.That means nabbing those who show a callous disregard for the rules of the road, and being even harder on repeat offenders.If they want their licences back, make them work for it.For the young aspiring drivers, let’s make it harder.Perhaps a longer apprenticeship before being given full driving privileges.Perhaps bringing back mandatory driver’s education.The SAAQ should look at those driver’s ed courses too, making sure they do in fact give new drivers the tools they need to be responsible users of the road.Note in that last paragraph I said driving privileges.That’s something we all tend to forget.Driving isn’t a right, it’s a privilege.But being covered for the pain and suffering caused by a road accident should continue to be a right for those of us who play by the rules.Our Sunday brunch is back every Sunday from 11 a.m, to 14 p.m.^ Brome Lake «Duckfest» menu every evening Mussels & Fries every Friday night Gift Certificates available Reservation please: 450-243-0404 www.auberaeauilliams.com 572 Lakeside, Ville Lac Brome, Exit 90, Rte.243 at 5 km from the exit Brief Calligraphy course Staff Sutton artist and calligrapher Kathy Feig will give a course for adults entitled ‘Introduction to calligraphy’ at La Maison du Livre (Community Library & Cultural Centre), located at 371 Rte 202 in Stanbridge-Station.The course, which comprises five sessions of two hours each, will take place Tuesdays, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.Limited to six students, the course costs $85, including the material.Course stars Sept.30.For more information, call 450-248-3388. Brome County News Wednesday, September 10, 2003 page 5 Second Sundays at Seven is Saturday Special edition of this coffee house follows T-Day By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent After Townshippers’ Day, the fun continues with a special session of Second Sundays at Seven, for this monthly only held from on Saturday, Sept.13 at Théâtre des Tournesols.Virgo Catering will provide a buffet from 5 to 7 p.m.; the cost is $10 (taxes included).Coffee house performances follow at 7 p.m., featuring a lineup of local musicians includingjulia Rohan, Lynne Hamilton, John Samborsky, Barry Dwyer, France Lepitre and many more.All funds raised at this event will be used to support upcoming storyland3 productions, including the first play of the 2003/2004 season, the John Ford Noonan comedy, A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talkin.The play will run from Sept.25 to Oct.5 at Théâtre des Tournesols.Ticket prices are $22 for the Thursday evening or Sunday matinee dinner and show ($12 for show only), and $24 for the Friday or Saturday night dinner and show ($15 for show only).Reservations are requested.Théâtre des Tournesols is located at 331 Chemin Brosseau, Cowansville (a short distance on route 139 heading toward Brigham from the Townshippers Day festivities).For more information about story-land3’s upcoming coffee house and dinner theatre, call 450-538-0921.[¦ILE PHOTO Local musician Julia Rohan will be part of storylancU’s special edition of its coffee house.Pot-Pourri launches debut CD on T-Day By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Those sleigh bells may not be ringing for another four months, but the Pot-Pourri Choir couldn’t wait to unveil its Christmas CD, deciding to launch it on Town-shippers’ Day this Saturday.“We have worked very hard and are pleased with our effort,” says choir director Susan Reininger.The debut compact disc recording is entitled Seasonal Music for Harp and Women’s Choir.It features Benjamin Britten’s ‘A Ceremony of Carols’, John Rutter’s ‘Dancing Day’ and several Christmas Carols arranged by South Stukely arranger and composer Donald Patriquin.The recording also features Stacey Loewen, a young harpist.Loewen, who is also a pianist, finished her studies at McGill University last year.Reininger describes her as “an accomplished musician, an excellent accompanist, and a great designer." She also designed the CD artwork.The Pot-Pourri Choir, accompanied by Stacey Loewen, will perform on Townshippers’ Day (Sept.13) at the Emmanuel United Church, 3 p.m.For more information, call 819-566-5717.Brief Library weekly pot luck The public is invited to the La Biblio-Gare Library’s weekly pot luck, held every Friday, 6 p.m.at 416 Chemin Luke, Saint Armand.Weather permitting, patrons can also enjoy the outdoor terrace.Free admission.For more information, 450-248-4402.Diane Demers Foot care specialist A.P.Q.member C.P.A.D.Q.Receipts available Manicure and Nail Care | Gift Certificates available \ 266-0997 245 de la Rivière, Cowansville This Saturday, September 13, in Cowansville! qiywnshipPers ’