The record, 29 août 2001, Supplément 1

Brome County NEW Wednesday, August 29, 2001 Contractor UCENCI«BQ:II»I'»ISJJ Machinery work • Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) • Private road • Land shaping • Drainage Artificial lake/pond • Septic system • Demolition - Foundation • Topsoil • Aggregate inc\ • Sand • Gravel • Fieldstone (450)242-2544 n , ch.Glen, Bolton-Ouest ROCH VALLIÈRES The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome —Missisquoi Water-skiers make a splash in Lac Brome Competition for those not afraid to take the plunge By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Ij\c Brome Water-skiers hit the waves of Lac Brome for a competition last weekend sponsored by Benoit Allard’s School of Wakeboarding and Water-Skiing.Water-skiers vied for top honours in the slalom category, which requires navigating around a course of rubber buoys while traveling at 31 km/h and the “tricking” category, which includes eight types of flips, tow-tricks, rotations, and leg-over-rope tricks at speeds of 58 km/h.The winners in Saturday’s competition were, in the adult category: Marie Hélène Lanthier in first, Alexander Lal-lier in second and Pierre Polisano in third.In the 17 and under category, first place went to Mats Roberge: second place to Louis-Pierre Hélie and third place to Logan Roberge.Among Saturday’s youngest competitors were 15-year-old Louis Pierrre Hélie, 11-year-old Logan Roberge and 17-year-old Alex Lallier, each one of whom placed in Saturday’s competition.The boys are young but certainly not inexperienced: Alex and Louis-Pierre work during the summer months as trainers and coaches for Allard’s school, taking in five runs a day, five days per week in preparation for competition.See Skiing, Page 4 CAROLINE KEHEN/CORRESPONDENT Alex Lallier demonstrates ‘tricking’ while being pulled across Lac Brome last weekend Respite group sponsors summer corn roast By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Farnham Regroupement Soutien aux Aidants de BromeMissisquoi recently held the first of two annual activities to provide respite for caregivers.On Sunday afternoon the group, which operates out of CLSCs in both Cowansville and Farnham, hosted a corn roast at Farnham’s Community Centre.For those who have assumed responsibility for the care of a family member or loved one, the outing provided a leisurely afternoon picnic and activities in a community setting.Sonia Lessard and Marie Amyot serve as the group’s coordinator and intervener, respectively.Working in conjunction with an administrative board (four of whom were or are caregivers themselves), they plan activities and workshops.See Group, page 5 gEtSJS j m CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Pictured left to right: Regroupement Soutien aux Aidants de Brome-Missisquoi coordinator Sonia Lessard, Administrative Board President Claire Baie and intervener Marie Amyot.Stanbridge East hosts flower show By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Stanbridge East For the 66th consecutive year, Stanbridge East gardeners came out in full force for the town’s annual two-day Flower Show, held Aug.17 and 18 at Memorial Hall.Chairperson Dianne Rhicard said that entrees were down from normal levels as a result of more than a month without rain, a factor that has turned many normally lush gardens brown.Rhicard also noted that blue blossoms were especially scarce at this year’s show.See Flowers, Page 3 r Bt*#l Fx/jfussi/u 9 Sale & Repair.AuoioA/ioeo/Computer/Communication Knowlton 243-0487 Centre Électronique Informatique de Knowlton KR \: For your reward miles choose 1ER all the way Open Daily 8-10 p.m.472 Knowlton Rd.Knowlton 243-6692 WELDmTHEATRE 104 N.Main St.St.Albans, Vt.802-527-7888 AUGUST 31 AMERICAN PIE 2 2,749 0 SEPTEMBER 6 Ben AIMS Ciré Rock in 0 JAY & SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK us Julie Andrews $ Anne Hathaway in PRINCESS DIARIES 2,749 0 -Ai Coming: Rock Star.The Musketeer.The Others.Rat Race mmmi Résidence pour les Aînés / Retirement Residence “A place to call home! ” 28 Mount Echo, Knowlton (450) 242-4663 page 2 Wednesday, August 29, 2001 * • t ' Brome County News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar Aug.29 and Sept.5 REGISTRATION for Fall courses at Bishop’s Knowlton Centre.234 Knowl-ton Rd., from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m.courses include; French, English conversation, Spanish I and III, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Color Theory, Art history since 1950, Canadian Art: the 20th Century.For information, please call Louise Jamet: 242-1518 Sept.1-16 Knowlton United Church U.C.W.are taking orders for APPLE PIES Large; $6, small, $3.00.Call Ann at (450) 243-6945 or Elva at (450) 243-1569 Sept.1-23 Paintings (part of a series entitled “Post-partum”) by Johanne Beland are being shown at the Farfelu gallery, 12 Main St.North, Sutton, Call (450) 538-5959.Open 11 a.m.to 5 p.m.Thursday to Sunday.All are welcome to the VERNISSAGE Sept.1 at 5 p.m.Sept.2 The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 158, Sutton will have a WESTERN BREAKFAST.ALL YOU CAN EAT on September 2nd, 2001 from 10:a.m.to 1 p.m.at 2 Curley St., Sutton.Admission is $5.50 per person, children under 10 are $2.50.Sept.5 Knowlton Nursery School has places available in our 2001-2002 class.We run a bilingual Pre-school for children age 3 to 5.Our preschool has been in operation for 14 years.We are located in Knowlton Academy.Classes will begin on Sept.5, from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.For information call J.MacLeod at (450) 243-1220.Sept.8 Creek United church.Brill Road, West Bolton.ANNUAL HAM SUPPER, from 4:30 - 7 p.m.Adults $10, Children under 10 - $ 3.Take out available: Call (450) 243-0380.The Edith Kathan Home will be holding a CHICKEN PIE SUPPER at the Oddfellows Hall, Knowlton from 5-7:30 p.m.Advance tickets: $9.At the door: $10.Children 5 yrs.and under: $5.Door prizes.FUNDRAISER CAR WASH for Association Avante at Town of Bedford Fire Station from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.Minimum $5 Donation For ticket in advance call (450) 248-0530.Sept.10 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION.COWANSVILLE BEGINNER LINE DANCE LESSONS.For the 8th consecutive year Line Dance and Partner Lessons will be given at the Royal Canadian Legion, 120 Davignon, Cowansville, every Monday night from 7 to 9 p.m.$5.00 per night.Information: 263-3543 Sept.11 - Nov.20 The Brome-Missisquoi Diabetic Association Inc.will offer DIABETIC COURSES (in french) on Tuesdays, from Sept.11 to Nov.20 at the CLSC La Pommeraie in Cowansville and Sept.18 to Nov.20 at the CLSC La Pommeraie in Farnham.To register call: Info-Sante at (450) 266-3622 or (450) 293-3622.Cost is $20, and free for the person with you.Sept.13 MISSISQUOI COMMUNITY SCHOOL 60TH ANNIVERSARY SESSION at Heroes Memorial School, Cowansville.Thursday evenings, 7 p.m.for 10 weeks.Cost $8 for entire session.Large variety of English courses to adults at least 16-years-old.Courses provided by volunteer teachers.For more information, call 534-2194.Sept.13 & 20 Two Special Fundraising CARD PARTIES to benefit the Farnam’s Corner Cemetery , 7:30 p.m.Held in Dunham United Church Hall.Come support a real need and good cause.For more information call Barbara at (450) 295-2348 Sept.15 A few places are still left on the bus to TOWNSHIPPERS' DAY in Water-ville.The bus will stop at Cowansville, Knowlton and Magog.Tickets are $20 return, ($10 return from Magog).For reservations call the Townshippers’ Association (450) 263-4422, or 1-888-566-5717 Church Services PARISH OF BROME, September services: 1st Sunday in September: No worship services in the Parish of Brome.St.Aidan, Sutton Junction: 2:30 p.m on third and fifth Sundays; Ascension, West Brome: All services at 9:30 a.m.; Holy Trinity, Iron Hill, 2nd Sunday at 7:30 p.m., 3rd, 4th 8f 5th at 11:00 a.m.; St.John Evangelist, Brome village: 2nd, 3rd & 5th Sundays at 11:00 a.m., and 4th Sunday at 7:30 p.m.All welcome.ST.PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 24 St.Paul’s Rd., 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.Allow us to welcome you! .KNOWLTON/CREEK PASTORAL CHARGE Worship & Song by members & Rev.Burn Purdon.Creek United, Foster, 9:30 a.m.Knowlton United, Knowlton, 11 a.m.Everyone welcome.COWANSVILLE AREA PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH Sept.2 Worship at Emmanuel United Church, Cowansville at 9:30 a.m.Rev.Mary MacPherson officiating.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 Principalp Sud.The Rev.Canon Tim Smart, Rector.ST.PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH, WATERLOO - Sunday services will resume weekly at 11:00 a.m.beginning Sept.2.Fulford services will continue during September and October at 9:30 a.m.on the second and fourth Sundays.SUTTON-DUNHAM UNITED Everyone is cordially invited to attend services at 10:30 a.m.in Sutton on the first and second, Sundays and in Dunham on the third and fourth Sundays of each month.Come, let us worship together.BAPTIST CHURCHES Sunday Services: Mansonville Baptist, 9:30 a.m.; Olivet Baptist, Sutton, 11 a.m.All welcome.BEDFORD PASTORAL CHARGE invites you to come and worship with us.Minister: Rev.Malcolm Cogswell.Sunday Service September 2 Joint Service in Bedford (with Communion) at 10 a.m.in Bedford.All welcome.Community Notes 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 Wendy at 263-7503.ST.ALBANS DRIVE-IN Exit 20,1-89, St.Albans, Vt.802-524-2468 FRI., SAT., SUN., AUGUST 31-SEPT.1, SPECIAL TRIPLE HOLIDAY FEATURE Adults 1st at approx.7:45 p.m.Disney’s ATLANTIS PG PEARL HARBOUR PG1 3 Lara Croft in TOMB RAIDER PG13 Coming: Atlantis & Pearl Harbour AMERICAN PIE 2 „ (English) Fri.-Sat.-Sun.-Mon.-Tue.-Wed.-Thur.7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.J From August 31" to September 6"1 For info: 263-5900 • MATINEES • • FRI., MON .• • TUES.* ! 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the interest of a younger audience in history and local culture.The launch marks the end of a 10-week project co-ordinated by 21-year-old student Rebecca Blinn with the help of 17-year-old artist Samantha Piette.Blinn, a student of Social Sciences at Champlain Lennoxville, co-ordinated the project while employed as a summer intern.She assembled a focus group of local children ages 16 to eight-years-old who helped her design and select activities for the corner, located in the museum's basement.Piette, who will be entering Champlain College (St-Lambert) this fall, decorated the room's walls with murals depicting familiar sights around Stan-bridge East, including the town’s churches, the Cornell Mill water-wheel and Pike River.The club house is also stocked with toys donated by toy maker Rolland Neumann, including a doll house, furniture and other items donated by local businesses or gathered from the museum’s collections.The club house is open during regular museum hours.The museum is located at 2 River St„ Stanbridge East.For more information, call (450) 248-3153.66th annual show a success Flowers: ConTd from Page 1 Despite the difficulties, exhibitors displayed notable ingenuity in working around the problems imposed by the lack of rain.John Peddie walked away with Best of Show in the adult category, while Tanya Lapointe won Best of Show in the children’s category.Exhibitors displayed in one of eight categories: Class A (arrangements).Class B (cut Flowers, from asters to zinnias).Class C (house plants).Class D (Novice), Class E (children 9 to 12 years).Class F (children 8 and under), Class X (novelty class, for vegetable animals) and Class XX (Women’s Institute theme, “From a Country Garden").In Class B, all flowers were grown by the exhibitor.Results Judging was performed by Cowans-ville’s Howard Hackwell and Clarenceville’s Linda Adams.• 1st Sweepstakes: Art Hall; 2nd Sweepstakes: Jeannine Gagné; 3rd Sweepstakes: Denise Duhamel; Class D (Novice) class and sweepstakes winner: Josée Ten Eyck.• Best of Show: John Peddie.• Children’s classes: Class E (children 9 to 12 years): recipient of Deborah Rhicard Young Memorial Award for the Best of Show for Children and winner of sweepstakes: Tanya Lapointe; Class F (children 8 years and under): Marley Chase.Residence Principale CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Chairperson Dianne Rhicard and former chairperson Norma Rhicard.Dianne holds the Best of Show (Children’s Classes), a train submitted by her granddaughter, Tanya Lapointe.CAROUNE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT The new club house at the Missisquoi Library, which is decorated with wall murals by student Samantha Piette.officially opened Aug.14.Pictured bottom left is co-ordinater Rebecca Blin.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 For information call Diane Méthot 339 Principale, Cowansville (450) 263-6001 I 82 page 4 Wednesday, August 29, 2001 Brome County News ¦ y^ i Mc2ÜM«Gf rr ustau ***£> i^/z Whams W IAC IIONf Friday nights MUSSELS & FRIES All you can eat NEW Terrace-Balcony “all screen” for dining outside OUR SUNDAY «GOURMAND BRUNCHES” are back starting Sept.2 11h to 14 hre $19.95 p.p., half price for children 6 to 12.Reservation please.SUPPER-CONCERT - "Concert d’automne et Clair de Lune with Micheline Camirand and her invited guests.On the program: music, songs, and poetry with a fall flavor, haloed by the Famous Beethoven, Wagner, Kurt Weil, Bergoni, Rombert, etc.tunes.Distribution: soprano, tenor, violin and piano.Sunday, September 16, 2001, 5 p.m.to 10 p.m.S59.9S + taxes* ‘includes cocktails, S course meal, tip and concert.Reservations please.Lodging and supper-concert packages available.Next supper-concerts, October 21 and November 4.w he moon.www-auberflegMilliams.com 572 ch.Lakeside, Lac Brome 450-243-0404 or 1-888-922-0404 Exit 90, autoroute 10,5 km from the exit.Knowlton support group a bonding experience I have been a member of the Knowlton Mental Health Support Group since its inception, a year ago now.During that time I have watched a group of strangers become friends, supporters and caretakers of one another’s mental health.There is a strong sense of kinship, of being a member of a clan.1 have also seen significant changes in some people — someone who said nothing beyond his name is now able to regale us with witticisms and talk about his past.Another is better at expressing her deep feelings about the illness in her family and its effect on her.We are all comfortable with one another, able to express emotions that are often inexpressible elsewhere.If someone has had a particularly difficult week, the others listen sympathetically and offer suggestions if desired.Whichever one of us is the most needy has the floor first, as well as our undivided attention.We joke a lot, enjoy our wonderful desserts and tease one another.But there have been some extraordinary moments as well, times where all of us fought off tears as we listened to tales of tragedy and lives wasted or lost.When a mother talked about her recently deceased son, a victim of schizophrenia, the whole room was incredibly quiet, and I watched tears streaming down the faces of those around the table as I wiped away my own.There was another time when a pretty, very thin young woman spoke about her long battle with schizo-affective problems and the events that transpired during her last psychotic episode.Her voices drove her to violence, yet she managed a laugh when she told us that she had given her name as ‘God’ when questioned at that time.She was so terribly fragile, both in appearance and in mental health, that one could not help but have a fierce desire to protect her from her demons.We were all so pleased to hear that her new medication was working, and that the voices had finally disappeared — at least for the time being.That is the unfortunate part of mental illness — it cannot be cured, only held in check by medication.For most of us, our tolerance to our medication gradually increases and sooner or later we have to try something new.It is during the time between the old drug ceasing to work and the new drug taking effect that we are the most prone to suicidal tendencies or psychotic episodes, and it is at that time that the group can be at its most effective.It is then that we need the support, and it is then that the group can give it, unstintingly and with love.Saluting our Friends The Vermont PoroheQubcomratotownS Mental Health Knowlton Mental Health Support Group Last August 4th, the Porche Club drivers, while visiting Knowlton, decided to stop and have lunch at the Auberge and Restaurant La Belle Escapade.They were delighted with the refined cuisine, the decor and ambiance of the auberge and restaurant.Their hosts, Carole and Yves, enjoyed their company and visit and are pleased to say that Mr.Dennis Bosh, the organizer, called back and reserved two rooms during the Duck Festival.AUBERGE ET RESTAURANT LA BELLE ESCAPADE 562, Knowlton Road Knowlton, Lac Brome Tel.: (450) 243-5532 Advertorial CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Alex Lallier on Lac Borne last weekend.high-speed boat driven by his friend Louis-Pierre, he executed a series of flips and rotations, only occasionally ending up in the drink.Logan Roberge, happily provided detailed commentary from the speedboat as he watched his coach, Alex, attempt manoeuvres of increasing difficulty while skimming across the water surface at a high speed on his single ski.Logan is, in his own right, a proficient skier: at age 11, he has been water skiing since age three, competitively skiing for the last three years.In Saturday’s competition, he finished second only to his brother Mats and his trainer/coach, Louis-Pierre.CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Marie Hélène Lanthier and Mats Roberge took home top honours over the weekend Skiing: Cont’d from Page 1 All three were recently at a national competition held recently in Newmarket (Ontario), where Louis finished third overall within his age group.Alex and Louis now have their sights set on the America's Challenge that will be held next November in Chile.Seventeen-year old Alexander gave a demonstration of the sport, executing a battery of high-speed flips, rotations and tow-tricks with remarkable aplomb.While being pulled behind the Brome County News Wednesday, August 29, 2001 page 5 Support group gets in touch with the community CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT On Sunday afternoon the group hosted a com roast at Famham's Community Centre.Group: CONT’D FROM PAGE 1 The group also hosts services that provide support and information to Brome Missisquoi caretakers, more than 80 per cent of whom are female.Lessard and Amyot, along with 20 volunteers, provide “respite care” for approximately 30 Brome-Missisquoi families.Lessard's clients can include parents car- ing for a mentally retarded child or grown children caring for a parent afflicted with a disorder.The organization’s overall goal is to break the isolation that many in these circumstances feel.Support comes in the form of the group’s bimonthly coffee klatch, which alternates between Farnham and Cowansville.There is also a bilingual newsletter sent to members and informational “theme” workshops held three to four EXPOSITION DE BROME BIG BROME FAIR DONT MISSTHE GREATEST FAIR IN EASTERN CANADA NE MANQUEZ PAS LA PLUS GRANDE EXPOSITION DE L’EST DU CANADA PARI MUTUEL BETTING Programme de 10 courses de chevaux sous harnais (2 et 3 ans +).Sanctionné par la Commission des courses de chevaux du Québec et par l’Association provinciale des courses amateures inc.Conducted under the Supervision of Commission des courses de chevaux du Québec.10 Card Program of Trotters & Pacers, young and aged Horses.I Commission des coursas de chevaux du Québec ALL AFTERNOON MONDAY, SEPT.3RD/ LUNDI 3ÈME SEPT.POST TIME 2:00 P.M./ DÉPART 14:00 H times a year, like the upcoming workshop on Parkinson’s Disease.The service also provides something more concrete — a chance to get out of the house for a few precious hours.“When a caregiver needs a three-hour break, a volunteer goes to the home and provides care," said Lessard.For some, this may mean a quick break to go shopping, see the doctor or simply to have a few hours of leisure time.This, she notes, is sometimes difficult, adding that it is sometimes necessary to teach the caregiver to look after themselves first.All services and activities are funded by the CLSCs, and are free.Inquiries are followed up with a home visit, where a representative explains the services available.For more information about services, call the toll-free information line at 1-877-248-4236.Book profiles loyalists in Townships Submitted by Marion L.Phelps In his recently published book entitled The Loyal Americans of New England and New York Founders of the Townships of Lower Canada, Jim Manson focuses on the fortunes of the Vermont Loyalists during and after the American Revolution, many of whom reemerged a decade later as pioneers in the Eastern Townships.Among the Loyalists distinguished as actual founders of the Townships, during the first phase of settlement, was Samuel Willard, patentee of the Township of Stukely, whose famous collection of pioneer papers are kept in the BCHS Archives.The papers were donated more than 50 years ago by the family of W.K.Knowlton of Stukely into whose care they were entrusted by the last member of the Willard family living in Stukely.Manson’s account brings Samuel Willard and two of his colleagues — Luke Knowlton and Samuel Gale — vividly to life as they struggled to maintain their liberty during the American Revolution and fought the corruption of the Land Committee in Lower Canada during the 1790's.Gale’s father-in-law Samuel Wells plays a prominent role in the book and his narrow escape from a Revolutionary posse is described in exciting detail.The book will be available at the Brome County Historical Society at 130 Lakeside, Knowlton and at the society’s booth at Brome Fair.For more information call (450) 243-6782.introduces its new team Magog 3JW1ÎÎT Mrs: Céline Proulx, interior decorator.20 years experience Mrs.Dana Lea Yorston fashion designer, 10 years experience Mrs.Lynda Walker, interior decorator, 18 years experience Mrs.Hélène Fontaine, owner and Mrs.Pierrette Fontaine (absent) Prepare for fall, come see our new arrivals! VAST CHOICE OF FABRICS • Fashion • Decoration • Reupholstery • Lace Veiliing • Decoration and Sewing accessories In-home decoration and in-store seamstress service COME SEE US! 67 Main West, Magog • 868-2527 ijj,.- -iF ip’ ’“S'""O' % O'’ "^jS" "VJ ' W 'W BURDA PATTERNS - SYMPLICITY - NEW LOOK -KNITTING YARN - POLES - LEATHERETTE - TINTEX page 6 Wednesday, August 29, 2001 Brome County News Community Forum LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Save this house Dear Editor, Should we as citizens of the town of Brome Lake let our present administration tear down a man's home?I for one think it has gone too far.This house is as structurally sound as the day it was built.Take a drive by and take a look for yourself, don’t take my word or anyone else’s, for yourself.Did the councilors all vote unanimously to tear down this man's hours?If there was no vote?If we were to take a really close look at all the houses that are in need of major repairs, how many would be eligible to be torn down?Mr.Heath’s house might need paint on the outside in order to be pretty, but does this mean that we can let the town tear it down?How you choose to live in my opinion is absolutely no one’s business.According to the fire chief, town employees, even firemen are not to enter the house, this is ridiculous.If every building in the town of Brome Lake was to be inspected with the same attitude and vigour there would be several homes, businesses, barns, sheds, public buildings that should also be torn down.If need be, there will be an inventory taken on all buildings in the Town of Brome lake to bring to peoples’ attention just how many are in much worse condition than Mr.Heath’s.You could be next if you don’t speak up and put a stop to this.I am sure that a compromise could be reached.I am sure there are many of you that will agree with me when I say that it is very often in the way that WHY NOT YOU?Our exchange students come from all over the planet and will be here at the end of the month.We still have some students who have not found a home yet and they need one urgently.Will you be one of the families that will take advantage of such an opportunity?You don’t have to change your lifestyle, but only open your door and your heart to a young citizen of the world.AFS Interculture Canada is a non-profit organization recognized by the United Nations.All our families are volunteers.FRANCE: Charles is open-minded, well-balanced and very dynamic.He loves stimulating conversations and sports in general.He gives tennis lessons to younger kids.Charles is an excellent student and has basic knowledge of English, as well as a broad cultural level.His parents are very present in the life of their children and the home atmosphere is friendly.He takes care of his younger brother and sister often, has his share of responsibilities in the house and is even a good cook! THAILAND: Parkpoom is an outstanding student and a warm and caring human being.He spends lots of time with his parents and helps with his father's business.Parkpoom is a good friend who is always happy to give a helping hand to others.He plays badminton, loves to swim and has recently won a singing contest.He is interested in all kinds of entertainment such as movies, dramas and music.He’s very eager to improve his English.FOR MORE INFORMATION Please call Shari Levine 514-288-3282 You can also visit us at: www.afscanada.org 1 Interculture you are approached and with what attitude that you make your decision.Many of us would absolutely refuse to do whatever it may be if a stranger were to come on our property and start to give us orders.If the town would have offered a helping hand instead of using bailiffs and court proceedings, like they often do, they more than likely could have solved the problem much quicker.How much has the town spent on court costs to prosecute Mr.Heath?How much money has the town forced Mr.Heath to spend in the courts rather than being able to put it into his house?If the town spent a fraction of whatever the figure may be, all work would be done and there would be peace and harmony within our community.I am offering my services to help settle this situation.If there are any people that care in oilr community, and I am positive there are, I am asking them to contact Mr.Heath and we will form a Bee to put things in order.You can either call Mr.Heath or myself and we can make arrangements.We can not let the demolition of this home take place when two days of elbow grease and a few gallons of paint can prevent it.We must put a stop to this abuse of power.Lloyd Sturtevant, .Knowlton Knowlton Cub program in jeopardy Dear Editor, We find ourselves in the same predicament as the 1st Cowansville group — we lack volunteers.We are looking for parents and other dedicated volunteers to help offer adventure and education to young people through the Scouting Movement in Knowlton.The backbone of this movement is the input of the volunteer leaders and the parent volunteering.We are in need of three leaders for this coming year.The program is all laid out and self-explanatory.The time commitment is 12 to 14 hours a month.Unless we can find our new leaders within the month of September, the committee will, unfortunately, have no other alternative but to cancel the Cub program.Registration will take place on Wednesday, Sept.19 at Knowlton Academy at 7:00 p.m.Please contact Robert McWilliams at (450) 243-0910.Robert McWilliams, Knowlton Brief Federal felons give something back Staff Inmates at the Federal Correctional facility in Cowansville hosted a Special Olympics softball game last Sunday, as part of their annual Fun Day.Twenty individuals from the Richelieu-Yamaska area participated in the day’s activities, which also included Tug-of-war, Maze races and various track and field heats.The day was topped off with a corn roast and BBQ, at which a $300 cheque was donated to the organization.The entire costs of the event were paid by contributions made to a charity fund by the entire inmate population.“It is just great to see the kids enjoy themselves so much, that’s what is important,” said Inmate Committee Chair Léo Sauvé.“They had a lot of fun, and that makes us feel good too.” The institution hosts several sports tournaments every year, both at the competitive and amateur levels.Any team or organization interested in participating can call Denis Bertrand at (450) 263-3073 extension 2441.Brome County NEWS & Lynda Bellavance Advertising Consultant (450) 242-6892 Brome County News Wednesday, August 29, 2001 page m »» WrJP Old Orchard Beach: Become part of history (Part 2) The great fire of 1907 de stroyed the entire beachfront as firemen from Portland, Biddeford, and Saco rushed to the beach but struggled to contain the blaze, hampered by low water pressure.Rebuilding began at once, and one pro- ject “the standpipe” assured adequate water for all.March 1909 brought another damaging storm de stroying “White City” at the end of the Pier and reducing the Pier to 700 feet.An international auto race was held on the beach in 1910 with Dave Lewis winning the 100 mile race.The 1920’s and 30’s were the Big Band era.All the famous dance bands, Guy Lombardo, Rudy Valle, Duke Ellington, and more visited the Pier Casino each summer, and thousands danced over the waves under the revolving crystal ball.Sparked by Lindbergh’s daring flight, many Trans-Atlantic flights took advantage of Old Orchard Beach’s long stretch of wide hard packed sand to attempt their own crossings.The storm of February 1978 almost demolished the Pier, and a new pier was im- mediately planned.Today’s Pier opened in June 1980.Enjoy your Old Orchard Beach vacation this year as millions have for over 250 years! 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