The record, 22 octobre 2003, Supplément 1

Brome County NEWS Wednesday, October 22, 2003 ma PENSE À TOI R mm MW IS THINKING OF YOU Turn your groceries.into rewards For your reward miles choose 1ER all the way Quality is our main ingredient.231 Sherbrooke St., Magog 819-868-1122 472 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton 450-243-6692 The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome—Missisquoi Young local riders battle the elements CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Riders (left to right): Vanessa Lee, Kossidy Keays-Lee, Samantha Kerr, Abigail Kerr and Melissa Duncan.»y, Mi .- ¦> ¦ v lx sfeSsp îSsKsi 1 ' * * > < L'*-.J** , ?'¦ ~'v 'Jr ' ¦¦ & /> *, , .T'A.» .>¦¦ : -«s»*.^ Ÿrfv, y'vjr'» Z L 'fr.àkt'ùiiàâài M - S3» >«#i Îa-lU fi-f "T jgg* ¦¦-.’ • - -• Vanessa Lee wins overall first place By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Sutton Junction Five young riders braved cold rain and fall mud to take part in the Canadian Morgan Horse Youth Challenge this past weekend.The young riders, from Ormstown, Dunham, Stanbridge Station and Ogden, took part in the riding event at Écuries Vigilmar in Sutton Junction.Vanessa Lee of Stanbridge Station was the overall first-place ribbon winner.“The purpose is education — it gives them an opportunity to learn how to show a horse," said even organizer Susan Muir.The riders were scored in equitation, judging, and on an oral essay presentation.Stable owner Judy Martin served as ringmaster and Judy Harkness, the judge as the five riders aboard unfamiliar Morgan mounts competed in equitation.Lee was followed by Kassidy Keays-Lee of Dunham (second place) and Samantha Kerr of Ogden (third place).In judging, Abigail Kerr of Ogden ranked first, followed by Vanessa Lee and Melissa Duncan of Ormstown.In the oral essay section, each prepared an essay on the subject of what Morgan Horse involvement had taught them about friendship.The winners were Lee (first), Keays-Lee (second) and Kerr (third).Students pay Shakespeare a visit By Maurice Crossfield Students from both the English and the French side of Massey-Vanier High School will be heading for Stratford, Ont.next week for a healthy dose of Shakespeare on stage.“This used to be a regular thing, but it fell by the wayside a few years ago," said Gregg Thomson, one of the organizers of the trip.“We decided to rejuvenate it this year.” The trip had originally been intended for Level three, four and five students from the English side of the high school.Yet when faced with a ticket surplus, organizers began looking around.Alexander Galt wasn’t doing any activities, while Richmond Regional was interested, but unable to get organized in time.They then approached Brian Gibson, an English teacher on the French side of Massey-Vanier.Gibson, 13 of his students and the school principal will now be joining the English students, Thomson and teacher Doug Hooper.“It’s kind of a groundbreaking event,” Thomson said.“A trip that is cultural in nature, mainly English culture.” The students will be busy: A first play Tuesday evening (Pericles), and a Wednesday matinee (Taming of the Shrew).A third play will be seen Wednesday evening (The King and I), while on Thursday morning the stu- dents will visit a Mennonite farmer’s market in nearby St.Jacob’s.After a final matinee (Love’s Labour Lost), the students will be packed off for the return trip home.In between, the students will also get a look behind the scenes at Stratford.Lucy Peacock, a Massey-Vanier graduate and now a veteran of the Stratford stage, will act as their guide.“What time we’ll get home is unknown,” Thomson said, though he expects the students will be back in class Friday morning.The following week, 49 students from Massey-Vanier will be heading south, for the school’s second trip to New York City.Prefab’s sprout By Alex Hackett Record Correspondent f |-'the era of prefabricated houses may well be upon us.At least, .X.that’s what the people at the local Royal Lepage branches think.More than 60 people showed up last Sunday for an open house organized by the real estate agency at Knowlton’s Domaine Pine Grove.The event was designed to showcase and promote the new phenomenon of prefab houses.See Pre-fab, Page 3 ESSAtM Always at your service Pierre Marziali Pharmacist llours; Mon.-Wed.9-8 p.m.Thurs.& Fri.9-9 p.m.Sat.9-6 p.m.408 South St-, Cowansville 263-2171 Bright Colors "'YCmCm & Clémentînef * J^rt supplies Gelf Art Sctnu, Creative Art Product) + Commiuioiu available at Bousada's Design Artist 91-A Lakeview, Knowlton 243-6868 vV Résidence pour les Aînés / Retirement Residence 28 Mount Echo.Knowlton (450) 242-4683 page 2 Wednesday, October 22, 2003 Brome County'News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar Oct 23 CHICKEN PIE LUNCHEON at All Saints Anglican Church, Dunham.Two sittings: 11:30 a.m.and 1 p.m.Admission: $10.Reservations strongly recommended: Call 450-295-3341 or 295-2349.Oct 23 to 25 FALL RUMMAGE SALE at St.James Anglican Church in the Parish Hall, 40 Dupont, Bedford.Thursday and Friday, 1 to 6 p.m.; Saturday ‘Surprise Sale’, 9 to 11:30 a.m.Info: 450-248-7319.Oct.24 CRIBRAGE TOURNAMENT at Philipsburg Royal Canadian Legion, 8 p.m.Oct 24 & 25 RUMMAGE SALE at St.James Church Hall, 15 Maple St., Stanbridge East, Friday, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.; Saturday (bag sale), 10 a.m.to noon.Oct 25 DISTRICT CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT at Philipsburg Royal Canadian Legion, 1 p.m.Registration: 12:30 p.m.Admission: $10.Info: 450-248-7367.TURKEY SUPPER at Royal Canadian Legion, Sutton, sponsored by Les Loisirs de Glen Sutton, 5 to 7 p.m.Adults, $8; children six to 12, $4; under five, free.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.BRING AND BID PARTY at the Old Court House, 15 St.Paul, Knowlton, 6 p.m.Reserve early, limited space.All proceeds to benefit The Brome County Historical Society.Info: 450-243-6782.Knowlton Academy annual SPAGHETTI DINNER AND AUCTION at Knowlton Academy.Dinner 5 to 7 p.m.Tickets at the door.Adults $7, children $3.Oct 25 & 26 MUSIC FESTIVAL during Border Craft Show at Richmond Regional High School, 375 Armstrong St., Richmond.Tom Wheeler’s Classic Country of 50’s 8r 60’s.Saturday, 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.Rainbow Country Cloggers on Sunday from 1 to 2:30 EMAIL YOUR CLASSIFIED TO US! Fast and convenient! classad@sherbrookerecord.com 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.Many thanks to all those who support my music! New Year’s Eve, Dec.31.Oct.28 Brome Missisquoi Perkins Hospital Auxiliary Annual FAIL TEA 2:30 p.m.in the cafeteria.Bake table in lobby with homemade goodies for sale.Admission: $5 at the door.Raffle tickets available and some nice prizes.Royal Canadian Legion GENERAL MEETING of the Ladies Auxiliary of The Royal Canadian Legion at 120 Davignon St., Cowansville, 7:30 p.m.All members are asked to attend for elections.Oct 30 Avante’s International COOKING GROUP will be stirring up the pots once again.Their first country will be Germany, and the meal will be held at the Bedford Anglican Church Hall at 6 p.m.Call 450-2484)530 to reserve your plate before Oct.29.Places are limited.Day care is available for a nominal fee.Spouses are welcome.Nov.l ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE at Dunham United Church, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.Dried flowers, tole painting, knitting, baking, Christmas decorations and much more.Come do some early Christmas shopping.A light lunch is available for a small fee.Info: Barbara, 450-295-2348; Trudy 450-539-1903.Nov.1 & 2 REFLECTIONS ON THE CREEK, a presentation in slides, music and narration, detailing the origins and development of the area known as the Creek near the town of Foster.To take place at Creek United Church, Brill Road, West Bolton on Saturday and Sunday, 7 p.m.Admission: Adults, $5; children 12 and under, free.Tickets: 450-539-1506.Nov.2 Sir John Johnson Centennial Branch of the United Empire Loyalist Association SEMIANNUAL MEETING at All Saints Anglican Church, Dunham, Worship service, 10:30 a.m.Followed by lunch catered by Church Women.Guest Speaker: Heather Darch, cu- rator of MCHS.Topic: Heritage Trails in Missisquoi.Reservations/meals: 450-538-2708.Nov.4,6 & 8 Literacy concerns everyone.The Yamaska Literacy Council is looking for VOLUNTEER TUTORS to help adults improve their reading, writing and math skills.Our next FREE basic tutor-training workshops 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, or toll free 1-888-337-7503.Nov.5 HARVEST SUPPER at Anglican Church Hall, 15 Maple St., Stanbridge East, 5 to 7 p.m.Ham, baked beans, scalloped, vegetables, bread, beverage and pie.Advance Tickets: $8.At the door: Adults, $10; children four to nine yrs., $5.Bring a friend and have a wonderful Harvest supper.Info/reservations: 450-248-3616 Arts Calendar Oct 25 & 26 BORDER CRAFT SHOW at Richmond Regional High School, 375 Armstrong St., Richmond.Saturday, 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.Free admission.Cafeteria: 200 tables.To benefit Stanstead Summer Camp.Info: Alan Nourse, 819-826-5092.Through Oct 26 Knowlton Players present Agatha Christie’s THE MOUSE TRAP at Arts Knowlton.Thursday to Saturday, 8 pm.; Sunday, 2 p.m.Tickets: Adults, $12, under 13 yrs., $5.Info/reservations: 450-263-1061.Nov.18r 2 HANDICRAFT SHOW sponsored by AFEAS of Cowansville in the basement of Ste.Therese’s Church, Ste.Therese St., Cowansville.Saturday, 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Admission is free.Info: 450-263-1100, 263-3680.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 Man-sonville.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 2094, C.P.2169, Sutton, Que., JOE 2K0.URCH KNOWLTON/ CREEK PASTORAL CHARGE: Worship and song by members assisted by The Reverend 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.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.PARISH OF BROME: Anglican worship service on the fourth Sunday of every month: 9 a.m.Holy Communion, Church of the Ascension, West Brome; 11 a.m.Holy Communion, Holy Trinity, Iron Hill; and 7:30 p.m.Holy Communion, St.John the Evangelist, Brome Village.Rev.Rick Gariepy, 243-6096.COWANSVILLE AREA PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH: Worship and Sunday school at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville at 10:30 a.m.Rev.Wendy MacLean Rennie officiating.Choir practice, 9:30 a.m.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, COWANSVILLE: Come and join us for Sunday worship.We have a service at 9 a.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, WATERLOO - FULFORD: Sunday services: October, 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/PHILIPS-BURG St FARNHAM: Sunday services: Philipsburg & Famham, 9:30 a.m.; Bedford, 11 a.m.Fr.Brian A.Evans, Rector.I was a stranger and you welcomed me (Matt.25:35).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, 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.The 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 Did you know there is an ALCOHOLICS FOR CHRIST CHAPTER in your area?Alcoholics for Christ Canada serves Substance Abusers, Family Members and Adult children.Come, be a part of our Christian 12-step fellowship.Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m., 525 Simonds S.Granby: Info: 450-378-1125.FREE COURSES to help improve reading and math skills! Info: 450-242-2461.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 Brome County 88 Lakeside.Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 / 242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 established Mai 1991 Published weekly by RECORD 1195 Galt E.Sherbrooke.Quebec.JIG 1Y7 fax: (819) 569-3945 E mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord .com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Randy Kinnkak 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 Abenrom, Bedford, Brigham, Brome, Bromont, Cowansville, East Famham, Foster.Fulford, Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton.Bolton Centre, West Brome SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: l year 114.40 8.01 9.18 $131.59 6 MONTHS 59.00 4.13 4.73 S67.86 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.18791 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 9f,, ,,i- • 1 • % » ¦% V % »-k%1a Brome County News Wednesday, October 22, 2003 page 3 Bring-and-bid auction supports local history iSniRdSii •TVT# CAPITALE Tire installation with or without appointment The proceeds from this year’s sale will be used to start a building fund for the old fire engine that had been given to the society and is destined to become an integral part of their museum collection.The society owns the magnificently pillared courthouse building, which also housed the County Registry, as well as other buildings on the half-acre property located in the town centre.Among them are the white-painted brick Academy, Knowlton’s first Fire Hall replete with wooden tower, the Centennial Building that features various temporal exhibits and the Annex where their vintage WW I German Fokker biplane, one of only three in existence, is housed.For more information on the evening, to purchase tickets or enquire about having articles picked up, call Arlene Royea at 243-6782.PHIUP A.GODIN/RECORD CORRESPONDENT Brome County Historical Society Board oj Director President Kirk Lawrence./V ALLIANCE LES PROFESSIONNELS DU PNEU Wide selection of mags By Philip a.Godin Record Correspondent Antique buffs take note one of the Townships’ most unusual antique auctions will take place this Saturday evening at the Brome County Historical Society in Knowlton.The auction will offer well-advised buyers an excellent opportunity to acquire unique pine and hardwood furniture, glassware, china and decorative pieces as well as artwork and curios.What makes the event so unusual is its Bring-and-Bid formula, which requires attendees to donate an antique as a portion of the entrance fee to what has become an annual fundraiser for the society.But this gift giving doesn’t go unrewarded.The article is then professionally evaluated and a tax receipt is given to the benefactor.“We expect to fill the old courthouse again this year,” explained Kirk Lawrence of Lawrence Antiques and President of the BCHS’ Board of Directors.The main reason for the auction’s runaway popularity is in part due to what he terms “quality antiques and high end articles” which end up on the block.But Lawrence is quick to underline that seating for the affair is limited and tickets are selling quickly.“We only allow 80 people into the courthouse for the auction so the number of available tickets is restricted.” Included in the $40 admission fee is an all-you-can-eat buffet of polished countrified fare balanced by volumes of hops and vine offerings, as well as an evening of entertainment provided by antique dealer Cameron Brown - turned auctioneer for the cause.Another significant portion of the evening’s tally comes from friends and supporters of the society.“We receive a great deal of support from various Brome Lake families who may not wish to attend the auction but still donate beautiful pieces, which gives us quite a boost,” Lawrence added.Ikea-style houses the future?$25 REBATE upon purchase of four Michelin™ winter tires.Applicable directly from October 11 to November 16,2003 Jacques Croteau, owner Prefab: Cont’d from Page 1 The house in question, a deceptively spacious two-floor construct of red oak and B.C.fir on a one-and-half acre lot, was built by Beloeil-based Bonneville industries, and is an example of what Royal Lepage will be offering in the future.“I’ve been doing real estate in the area for 28 years, and we’ve never had such a lack of inventory as we have now,” said project coordinator Peter Reindler “People all say the same thing.Everyone wants to be in an area with a name — in this case Bromont, Knowlton or Sutton.They want a place in the country, not too isolated, but not too close to people, and near the water.We sell about 400 houses a year, but we could sell double that.” Bonneville industries have a number of models available, so that potential-buyers can leaf through a catalogue and choose the one they like best.The houses come in four parts, which are laid-down, then raised and quickly “buttoned-up”.The advantages are a time-efficient and hassle-free construction.Haggling with shifty or untrustworthy contractors would be a thing of the past.fjfimtmas QraftOfde again this year.Anyone interested in renting tames & setting crafts contact 450-242-4663 ALSO Receive a $50 Gasoline Card* In addition, as the houses are mass-produced and built to government norms, quality is assured.The end products, fitted with natural-fiber insulation, are also being touted as ecologically-ffiendly.For the most part, visitors on Sunday were vocally admiring the quality of the house.Numerous people had already signed on to tour the 40,000 square-foot Bonneville plant.“It’s one of the best-built houses I’ve seen in years”, said one ex-contractor.But not everyone is keen on the idea of Ikea-style houses.Popular in Japan, Sweden, and the U.S., prefab houses haven’t quite caught on in Canada.Reindler says Canadians seem to still like the do-it-yourself approach.“It’s still an embryonic thing, here” says Reindler.“In Canada, prefabs are kind of considered the poor cousins of real houses.In the U.S., this is actually considered a better product.The truth is, this is a trouble-free way for people t o build.” 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE ¦'./lia PUISATIER?DRILLING OF ARTESIAN WELLS • 6" and 8” drilling • Hydro-fracturation from October 11 to November 16,2003.t Ask your participating authorized Michelin* retailer or visit www.michelin.ca for detailed rules and regulations and odds.*No purchase required to participate in the contest.Mathematical skill-testing question must be answered correctly to be eligible to win.Contest closing date February 9,2004.?90-day interest-free financing ?FREE alignment check upon purchase of new tires ?Road assistance program (Canada-U.S.) 658 Dufferin St., Granby Granby and Cowansville (450) 372-2388 Web site: www.puisatiersexperts.com with the purchase of 4 Michelin® winter tires Plus receive a game card, visit www.michelin.ca and you could WIN* over $500,000 in prizes! Canon panorama aeuiUIn villa) A40UMN GltAKBV 14 Robinson South, GRANBY 378-4622 page 4 Wednesday, October 22, 2003 Brome County'Hmis Under the hood checks to get ready for winter Like a lot of things, what we do with out cars is affected by the seasons.And like it or not, now is the season to get your car in shape for the winter.I’ll do my annual rant on the importance of snow tires next week.For now, we’ll just take a peek under the hood.While cars have to live through the extreme heat of summer, winter can be worse still.That’s because car engines and Restaurant Place Amy’s Hunter's Specials Lunch specials $4.50-$5.75 Evening specials $5.25-$13.95 Un secret bien gardé à Knowlton, Knowlton’s best kept secret.541 Knowlton R #¦¦ 1 ?% Louis LaHaye, physiotherapist I Sports medicine • Massage 27 Rock Hill Vertebral manipulation Knowlton, Qc • Posture re-education (450) 2424)228 340 Garage Sales COWANSVILLE Warehouse Sale, indoors: used furniture and antiques, small times, dishes, etc.Some items ready to go, others for fixing up.New items added daily.October 25 and 26, 9:30 a.m.to 5 p.m., 407 de la Riviere, Cowansville, (450) 263-0290.385 Home Services HOUSE CLEANER available, 9 a.m.to noon, week days.Have references.Interested?Call Fran-cine (450) 263-6583.425 Bus.Opportunities 425 Bus.Opportunities INTERNATIONAL COMPANY expanding.Work from home on your computer.Full training provided.More info online: www.libertyathome.c om, 1-800-345-6158.AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! Reserve your location (going quickly).Earn $5,000.to $15,000.per month.Canada’s #1 fastest growing 30 minute Women’s Fitness and Weight Loss Centres.Ex-pressfit for Women.Financing available.1-888-779-0177.400 Lost Wedding announcement Aiken / Boisvert Barbara Thompson of Cowansville and Roy Aiken of West Brome are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Sarah Aiken to Mathieu Boisvert, son of Paulette Lessard of Ste-Anne-de-Larachelle and the late Guy Boisvert.The wedding will take place Saturday, November 8, 2003.AREA REP/Local Route.No selling! Anyone can do this! $100K income.$12,950.investment.Includes accounts, inventory, training, protected territory.Inventory Covers investment.1-888-3 2 4 - 1014.LOST - “BLUE MERLE” Collie answering to the name Lisa If found, please call Mrs.Harvey (450) 538-3282.400 Lost KNOWLTON - Black Agenda Book lost at the Brush Dump (off Moffat Street) on Saturday, October 11.Reward! Call Ted at (450) 243-5850.365 Landscaping 365 Landscaping 365 Landscaping UCWWONh ROCH VALLIÈRES Contractor LICENCE RBQ: *l«l-2*15-32 Machinery work Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) • Private roads • Land shaping • Drainage • Artificial lakes/ponds • Septic systems Demolition - Foundation • Topsoil - Aggregate • Sand • Gravel inc.\ , pieidstone ° w s» s > v 3- « If 8 v£s ** « 2 U.O page 12 Wednesday, October 22, 2003 Brome County New s Expressing ourselves Briefs Telling someone how or what you think, or feel can be difficult for a lot of people.But for someone who suffers from mental illness, it can be more than a little difficult, if not impossible.This could be for various reasons.Maybe we weren’t able, encouraged or taught how to express ourselves, not to mention in a positive, healthy, or appropriate way.We are encouraged by professionals in our recovery to expresses ourselves.This can be done by journaling, painting, or poetry.How exactly it is done is not important.This poem is how one person, expresses himself during a very difficult period while working on his recovery.The following letter explains how the poem came to be.John wrote this poem while in thera-