The record, 15 octobre 2003, Supplément 1

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MwÊmW IS THINKING OF YOU J On pmmtatioii of this coupon | Oct IS - OtL 19.2003 Special $3.49 I coupon per client | 819-868-1122 | 450-243-6692 | The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome—Missisquoi Archeological studies uncover early settlements l'- (W'eN* .7Trrr »*i-«esifcl 'Üpr MS Wîft'si ; ¦ CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRES PONDENT An UVM archeologist goes through the meticulous job of mapping the dig area at the 1.5-acre Alburg Springs site in Vermont.The area is one of two important studies currently underway.By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Alburg Springs, Vt.Within a few kilometers of the U.S./Canada border, two important archeological studies of the Missisquoi Delta are underway.The first, conducted by archeological consultants from the University of Vermont (UVM) and a second, by consultants from the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF), are revealing important new information about Native American settlements prior to the arrival of the first European settlers.In the first study, which is taking place on route 78 near Alburg Springs (Vermont), UVM researchers have unearthed Saint Lawrence Iroquoian pottery, a find that field supervisor Geoff Mandel says is the first physical confirmation of the group’s presence in this area.The second study, conducted by archeologists from UMF’s Archeology Research Centre, is taking place on a site that field director Richard Corey calls “one of the most important sites in all of Vermont for the representation of all time periods,” near the Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge in Swanton, Vt.There, researchers are finding evidence of Abenaki habitation as early as 3,000 years ago, including remnants of maize dating to 1100 A.D.The studies are sponsored by the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTRANS) and the Federal Highway Administration in accordance with the U.S.Historic Conservation Act of 1966, which requires cultural impact studies on all projects that receive federal funds.The Alburg Springs site is in the path of the roadway leading to the proposed new Alburg Bridge, scheduled to begin construction in the spring of 2004.The second site, a few miles down the road, will be affected by improvements to route 78, scheduled to start in 2009.See Digs, Page 6 Foliage splendor ¦ GORDON ALEXANDER/CORRESPONDENT Fall bowed out gracefully over the weekend at the top of Owl's Head as hikers outnumbered chair lift riders to the top to get a view of Lake Memphremagog fringed in the colours of fall.t,SmKKtoM S40 unlimited monthly membership (Solaris only) 'Now Bulbs" Mon., Wed * Fit & Sal.8 am-4 pm „ v Tues.& Thuis.8 a.m.-2 p.mt6 p.m-8 p.m.V AfiWn ASBO drujUparSAt (V 58 Principale N, Sutton Quebec 538-5858 SALON LUC • HAIR SALON ESTHEBELLA •ESTHETICS Bright Colors JXrt supplies Vi Get/ Art Stints, Creative Art Products + Commissions available al Bousada's 318 Knowlton Ro.Knowlton Design Artist Tel.: Cell: 450-242-2580 405-8501 y\v> notional Or I ¦ '• 31 ''VhroîI' Au Trois Canards TW Bat RntauraM in tW Kaslrrn Township» PumClPATTNC DOCK FESTIVAL RESTAURANT weekly table d hOie mwiedto each season^ Open 1 toft II JO um-UiM pm | 7», Lakeside, Knowlton 450-242-: À 2-S80L/V 28 Résidence pour les Aînés / Retirement Residence Mount Echo, Knowlton (450) 242-4663 page 2 Wednesday, October 15, 2003 Brome County News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar Oct 15 GENERAL MEETING at Royal Canadian Legion, Br.77, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo.7:30 p.m.We will hold our first nominations in preparation for elections next month.We would like to see as many members as possible here.Vel Lloyd, president.Oct 16 Avante Women’s Centre will be hosting thematic COFFEE BREAKS with a light breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m at 52 Dupont St., Rm, 309, Bedford.Info: 450-248-0530.Avante Women’s Centre WOMEN AND THE MEDIA.A quirky look at the way the media has portrayed women in the past, present and what do we think of the future?Presentation by Cynthia Rhicard, McGill social work student at 52 rue Du Pont, Bedford, 7 p.m.Day care available for a nominal fee.Info: 450-248-0530.Oct.17 BINGO, sponsored by the Volunteers Sutton Food Bank at 7 p.m.Funds are needed to cover the cost of our activities.Help us to help others.Drawing, cash prizes, jackpot, $200.Oct 17 & 18 BARGAIN DAY SALE at St.Paul’s Church, Knowlton.Friday, 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.; Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m.' Food SALE, crafts and new and nearly new sale, Sutton Junction Hall.Friday, 1 to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.Sponsored by St.Aidan’s Church Guild.Oct 18 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 8; Rally, $15.Dinner only, $15, tax inch Roast beef/roast pork on spit.Helicopter ride for two to be won.Cash prizes/door prizes/raffles/trophy.Info: 450- 243-0163.SPY KIDS 3 m (English) Fri.OcI 17 Up» &SSw0a.18lt9l«SMpmta,0(ia«pjii { SWAT (English) F« traitfiTtwSJOpm SEABISCUIT (French) fn through TFiurs 9:10 pjtl IXJ 1 From October 17* to October 23* p mm 141 PRINCIPAL* Web site www.theatreprincess.com For info: 263-5900 MATINEES « FRI., MON., 1 TUES.' WED.$6.00 : Royal Canadian Legion CHICKEN PIE SUPPER at 120 Davignon St., Cowansville, 6 to 7 p.m.Admission: $8.Info: 450-263-3543.BENEFIT TURKEY SUPPER for United Church, Mansonville at Mansonville Elementary School, 5 to 7 p.m.Adults, $10; children 12 yrs.& under, $5; children three and under, free.Articles for sale by Ainslie Young.Info: Roseleen George, 450 292-5638.Oct 19 MENTAL HEALTH WELL BEING & SUPPORT GROUP MEETING at St.Paul’s Church (basement), Knowlton, approx.2 p.m.Do you or someone you know suffer from depression?Whether the depression is situational or diagnosed is not important.This group can help you.Having difficulty coping?Are words like Schizophrenia, Manic* Depression, Bi-polar confusing to you?Or you're not sure how to support someone struggling with one of these illnesses?Or maybe you just want to be more informed.We have a lending library with books and videos.Need a ride to a meeting?Info.Linda: 450-243-0928.Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77, COUNTRY BREAKFAST, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo, 8:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.Admission: $5 adults, $2.50 children under 10 yrs.Music with Vel and Norm.Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 158 will have an All-You-Can-Eat WESTERN BREAKFAST from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.at 2 Curley St., Sutton.Royal Canadian Legion BREAKFAST at 120 Davignon St., Cowansville, 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.Info: 450-263-3543.HYMN SING at St.Michael and All Angels’ Church, Bolton Glen, 7:30 p.m.Bring a friend! All Saints Anglican Church, Abercom CLOSING FALL SERVICE, 9:15 a.m.Coffee following service.We extend an open invitation to join us.Oct 20 & 22 THRIFT SAIL (Clothing & Books), Brome Hall, Monday, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.Hall porch open for donations through to Oct.22.Sponsored by St.John’s Ladies Guild, Brome.Oct 21 COFFEE PARTY sponsored by Friendly Society and Friends at Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 409 South St., Cowansville.10 to 11:30 a.m.Variety of good home cooked food, coffee and conversation with friends.Suggested donation, $5.Info: 450-263-2662.Royal Canadian Legion GENERAL BRANCH MEETING at 120 Davignon St., Cowansville, 7:30 p.m.All members are asked to attend.George Poll, president.Oct 22,29 & Nov.5 Avante Women’s Centre presents ‘BUD LYING AND SELF-ESTEEM FOR MOMS and their Kids aged six to 12 yrs.’ Three-part workshop, given by Barbara Bellingham concerning effects of bullying on children and how to stop it.To take place at 52 rue Du Pont, Room 304, Bedford, 6 p.m.Info/reservations for you and your child: 450-248-0530.Oct 23 to 25 FALL RUMMAGE SALE at St.James Anglican Church in Parish Hall, 40 Dupont, Bedford.Thursday and Friday, 1 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Surprise Sale from 9 to 11:30 a.m.Info: 450-248-7319.Oct 25 CHICKEN PIE SUPPER, Bishop Steward Memorial Anglican Church, Garagona Rd„ Frelighsburg, 6 p.m.Info: 450-295-2201/248-3581 or 298-5377.Door prizes.Oct 25 & 26 MUSIC FESTIVAL during Border Craft Show at Richmond Regional High School, 375 Armstrong St.Tom Wheeler’s Classic Country of 50’s & 60’s.Saturday, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.Rainbow Country Cloggers, Sunday, 1 to 2:30 p.m.Info: Allan Nourse, 819-826-5092.Oct 25 & 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.Oct 28 Brome Mis-sisquoi Perkins Hospital Auxiliary annual FALL TEA, 2:30 p.m.in Cafeteria.Bake table in J RD JOLY RIENDEAU 8.DUKE 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.lobby, homemade goodies for sale.Admission: $5 at the door.Raffle tickets available and some nice prizes.Bring a friend.Nov.1 & 2 REFLECTIONS ON THE CREEK, a presentation in slides, music and narration, detailing origins and development of area known as the Creek near town of Foster.To take place at Creek United Church, Brill Road, West Bolton, Saturday and Sunday, 7 p.m.Admission: $5 adults, children 12 and under free.Nov.4,6 8t 8 Literacy concerns everyone.The Yamas-ka Literacy Council is looking for VOLUNTEER TUTORS to help adults improve reading, writing and math skills.Our next FREE basic tutor-training workshop will be held in Cowansville, on Nov.4, 6 to 9 p.m.; Nov.6, 6 to 9 p.m.; Nov.8, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Info: Joani, 450-263-7503, toll free 1-888-337-7503.Arts Calendar Oct.16 to 26 Knowlton Players present Agatha Christie’s THE MOUSETRAP at Arts Knowlton.Thursday to Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.Tickets: Adults $12, under 13 yrs.$5.Info: 450-263-1061.Oct 18 & 19 QUOI DE NEUF?artisan show and sale at Knowlton Golf Club, 264 Lakeside Rd., Knowlton Saturday, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 am.to 4 p.m.Twenty-eight regional artists and artisans offer fine selection of quality crafts in relaxed country setting.Info: Cindy Moynan.450-243-0681, c.moy-nan@citenet.net; Debbie Hornig, 450-243-0890, tselby@acbm.qc.ca Oct 25 8i 26 BORDER CRAFT SHOW at Richmond Regional High School, 375 Armstrong St., Saturday, 10 am.to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.Free admission.Cafeteria: 200 tables.Benefit Stanstead Summer Camp.Info: Alan Nourse, 819-826-5092.Nov.7 TOUR DES ARTS 2004 Call for Submissions.Accepting applications for 16th edition, July 17 to 25.Interested applicants must be permanent residents, have studio that can be opened to public and located within regions of Sutton, Lac Brome and Mansonville.Ten slides or photos of artist’s most recent work as well as a short description and C.V.must be sent along with a self addressed envelope before Nov.7 to: Tour des Arts, Comité de selection 2004, C.P.2169, Sutton, Que.JOE 2K0.For Church Services, See Page 12 Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1 VO Tel: (450) 242-1188 / 242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Established May 1991 Published weekly by 1195 Galt E„ Sherbrooke, .Quebec, JIG 1Y7 RFrORH FAX: