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——'M »vx>- -v,# Brome County NEW Wednesday, April 30, 1997 » DUKE, NOBLE, ________________General Partnership Chartered Accountants Taxation, Accounting & Financial Services Individuals and Corporations Accounting & Income Tax, Investment Planning Farm Transfers & Consulting, Estate Planning & Settlement, Computer Services, Maketing plans Serving the Eastern Townships Community ^ for over 35 years 109 William St.Cowansville (514) 263-4123 Fax: 263-3489 316 Knowlton Rd Knowlton (514)243-5021 164-A Queen St.Lennoxville (819) 346-0333 Fax: 819-346-0313^ Critters conquer Clarenceville By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Clarenceville Snickers is probably the last animal passers-by would expect to see while cruising along the Canada-U.S.border.Snickers is a llama, and one of the most eye-catching members of Wanda Mosher Donovan’s Dairy Valley Critters.The Clarenceville native acquired her love of animals from a childhood growing up on the Mosher family farm.Her tastes broadened to more exotic critters when she began working at the Town and Country Petting Zoo in St-Justine.Her job entailed caring for the small animals that travel for special events as far as New Brunswick’s Federicton Exhibition and as nearby as the Brome Fair.Over time, Donovan acquired enough knowledge and hands-on skill to expand her own personal herd, which now includes Arabian horses, miniature Sicilian donkeys and pygmy goats.In spite of the demands of this full house, she finds additional time and energy to board horses and a friend’s rabbits.Donovan is one of those rare people whose rapport with animals is immediately evident.Speaking in soft tones, she walks around the enclosure addressing each animal, many of which came to her as cast-offs, such as her affectionate collie mutt Varmint, who was thrown into a nearby river to drown.“I found him walking down the middle of the road, soaked and cold,” she said.Others, like Cuddles, a gray pygmy goat - clearly one of her favorites -came from petting zoos.“Cuddles was an orphan - a triplet rejected by its mother and had to be bottle-fed by hand,” she said.It is this care, she insists, that makes Cuddles such an ideal pet and much less mischievous than her other pygmy SEE CRITTERS, PAGE 5 CAROLINE KEHNE Surfs up at Club Net in Knowlton By Tanya Tkach Record correspondent Knowlton Knowlton’s Club Net is now open to the community with a calendar of activities.Internet information sessions with Robin Moore at the helm will take place at the Community Centre, 383 Knowlton Road every second and fourth Thursday evenings starting at 7 p.m.with e-mail, hobbies, commercial and shopping as topics for next session on May 8th.Adults can surf the Net on Mondays and Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m., Tuesday evenings and alternate Thursdays from 7-10 p.m.for $2.50 an hour.‘COVER OUR COSTS’ “We only want to cover our costs,” said community services director Johanne Morin.Homework sessions for 5-12 year olds are held on Wednesday afternoons 2:30 -5 p.m.and for 13-17 year olds on Wednesday evenings from 6-9 p.m.with use of the Internet at half price (only for homework).On Friday nights, teens (13-17 yrs.) can either play pool, socialize with their friends, listen to music or cruise the Internet downstairs from 7-10 p.m.“This is just for starters,” says Morin.“With more volunteers, we can offer more services, we really need more volunteers,” she said.Now that Club Net is officially open, Morin urges everyone to make reservations for use of the computers - two in French and two in English.The hourly fee is $2.50 to surf the Internet for residents in the Town of Brome Lake and $5 for non-residents.Wanda Donovan with one of her pygmy goats.CARPET.TILES.HARDWOOD FLOOR UNO.RUGS.CERAMIC, DECOR.ACCESSORIES ÊBR To Serve You Better! EVERYDAY Monday - Sunday 8:30 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.472 Knowlton Rd.Knowlton 243-6692 weldenTheatre -fRIBAV, MAV i TUR6U6M TBURSBAV.ISlW I31 104 N.Main St.St.Albans.Vt.802-527-7888 LIAR, LIAR Jim C*rr«y Sat.& Sun.2 | Dally 7 & 9 PG 13 VOLCANO Daily 7 & 9 Sat.& Sun 2 PG 13 ANACONDA Sat.& Sun.2 Daily 7 & 9 PG 13 Maison • House of BOUSAD4 Furniture • Meubles Rugs • Tapis Ceramics • Céramiques COUNTRY FLOORS' COWANSVILLE 263-1444 COMING: ALL THE SUMMER HITS page 2 Wednesday, April 30, 1997 Brome County News BILLBOARD COMMUNITY CALENDAR April 25, 26, May 2 & 3 The Creek United Church, 278 Brill Rd., West Bolton will hold a Rummage Sale from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.April 30 The Regroupement Soutien aux aidants de Brome-Missisquoi will hold a Family Caregiver meeting at the Brome Lake Community Center, 383 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton, 7 p.m.Speaker: Nancy Guberman, professor at the University of ( Quebec in Montreal and researcher for caregivers.Info: Marjolaine Beaudet at (514) 248-4236.May 2 Rummage Sale, sponsored by the Friendly Society at Trinity Anglican Church, Church Hall, 409 South St., Cowansville, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.Doughnuts, coffee and homebaking, clothing, toys, books, etc., All welcome! The Ecole de Sutton School is pleased to announce its 11th Annual Spring Fundraiser and Spring Spaghetti Dinner, 4:30 - 8:00 p.m.Tickets can be purchased through the school, $6.00 adults, $3.00 children.538-2318.EVITA Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs.- 6:50 p.m.May 2 to May 8 FOOLS RUSH IN Fri„ Sat., Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs - 9:10 p.m.May 2 to May 8 Matinees: English Sat.& Sun.EVITA: 1 p.m.FOOLS RUSH IN: 3:05 p.m.Coming soon: STAR WARS For info: 263-5900 Théâtre , fig m Hi .'«S' : » -4 :.&v BANDS Every Weekend MAY 2™ Friday nite Entrance 7 vUt* G scoo III) E! Cafe dtu Village 4/0 S*«(4 Sc.utile (5/4) 263-4500 May 1 & 2 The Sutton United Church Women are holding their Annual Spring Rummage Sale, at the Church, corner of Maple & Pleasant Streets.Thursday, May 1,10 a.m.- 9 p.m.Friday, May 2, 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.Donations gratefully received on Wed., April 30th, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.All welcome! May 3 Ham Supper at St.Paul's United Church, Waterloo, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Admission charged.Everyone welcome! Camp Garagona Fundraiser Dinner, sponsored by Bishop Stewart Memorial Church, Frelighsburg at 6:00 p.m.Tickets: $15.00 (tax receipts available).Representatives of Camp Garagona will be present.Your support is needed.295-2201.Mansonville Elementary School will hold their 2nd Annual Spaghetti Supper at 5 Marion Atwell St., Mansonville, 5 - 7 p.m.Adults, $5.00, children 5-10, $3.00.Children 4 and under, free.Tickets on sale at the door.May 3 & 4 The Mount’n Valley Quilters will have their exhibition in the Museum, 130 Lakeside, Knowlton,10 a.m.- 4 p.m.Free admission.Bargain Day Sale at St.Paul’s Church in Knowlton, Fri.9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sat.9 a.m.-11 a.m.May 4 The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #158, Sutton will hold a “Western Breakfast, All you Can Eat” at 2 Curley St., Sutton, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.Admission: $4.50 per person, children under 10, $2.50.May 5 The Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley will hold its Annual Spring Luncheon, at the Auberge West Brome, 128 Route 139 West Brome at noon, '"aest Speaker: Marsha Boulton, author.Topic: “Just a Minute - Glimpses of our Great Canadian Heritage.” $5.00 fee non-members (meeting only).For information on FLEA MARKET To participate in a Flea Market, the best place is 1154 ch.Knowlton.Large parking lot and tables furnished.*10 per day *200 for the season ‘97 Rental *10 for the week Information Encan General (514) 263-5660 the luncheon ($17.00) contact Ruth Dunn (514) 534-2268 or Monic Baker (514) 248-7127.(Reservations required).The spring tour will be held May 14 with a visit to Ottawa for the Tulip Festival, on the grounds of 24 Sussex Drive, lunch, and a guided tour of the Canadian Museum of Civilization.May 6 Annual Spring Tea, sponsored by the Auxiliary of the Brome-Missisquoi Hospital, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.in the hospital cafeteria.Raffle, bake sale table and the boutique will be open for browsing.Cost: $3.50 per person.Thrift sale (Clothing) at the Brome Hall in Brome, 12 noon - 5 p.m.Card Party at 7:30 p.m.Everyone welcome! May 10 Newl “His Kids Club.” First meeting! 1 - 3 p.m.at the Brome Parish/Town Hall.If you are not already registered please try to arrive 5-10 minutes earlier.Next meeting is May 24, at the Iron Hill Parish Hall, same time.Anyone age 5 -12 welcome! Info: Melody Simms Morris 243-0043.G.S.T.(Goods, Service, and Talents) Auction at Emmanuel United Church, 203 Main St., Cowansville.Lots of good things to bid on before Mother’s Day! Proceeds willl replace windows in the educational wing at Emmanuel United Church.A list of items will be available at the church office, (263-0204) or from Ingeborg Fulford, (266-2479).Mother’s Day Dance & Waterloo School Fundraiser featuring Oliver Klaus, at the Waterloo Elementary School, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.Bar service and door prizes.Limited tickets.Cost, $10.Reservations: School, 539-0162, Jackie, 539-3578, Lee, 539-4418, Gringo, 539-0587.Proceeds donated to the school and students.Come on out and have a great time! Flea Market, at the OddFellows Hall, 476 Knowlton Rd., sponsored by District #2 Conclave Drill Team, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.For table reservations call 243-6861.Second annual spring arts and crafts sale at Manoir Lac Brome, 28 Mt.Echo Rd., Knowlton, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.Sandwich and salad buffet served from 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.Information: (514) 242-4663.May 17 “Massey-Vanier Spring Coffee House" in the Massey-Vanier Cafeteria, Cowansville at 7:00 p.m.Admission: $2.00 for all.All proceeds go to the music scolar-ship fund.Arts & crafts & food tables.Entertainment provided by a variety of local artists.For more information or to order tickets call John Barr (514) 263-3772 or (514) 263-3421.ARTS CALENDAR April 25, 26, 27, May 2, 3 & 4 Knowlton Players present the comedy “Harvey” by Mary Chase, directed by Nicholas Pynes, at Theatre Lac Brome, Knowlton at 8 p.m., with matinees at 2 p.m.on April 27th and May 4th.Tickets, $7.00 (adults), $5.00 (under 13).Group rates available.Reservations (514) 263-1061.May 3-June 1 Arts Sutton presents the “Spring Light” exhibition, with approximately 30 works.Vernissage: May 3 at 2 p.m.Exhibition: May 3 - June 1.Gallery Hours: Thurs., Fri., & Sun, 1 - 5 p.m.; Sat.10 a.m.-12 noon & 1 - 5 p.m.(538-2563).Commencing, second week of May Bishop’s University Fine Arts Spring course in Knowlton: Landscape drawing and painting.An introductory level course exploring several mediums including pencil, graphite, pastels, water-color, and acrylic paint.Subjects will be inspired from nature with field trips in the Knowlton region.This bilingual credited course will start on the second week of May.No prerequisites.Info: Louise Jamet, 243-4137.f D€N!S PMMDIS, M.P.Brome-Missisquoi Room 551, Confederation Building House of Commons Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0A6 (613) 947-8185 HOUSE OF COMMONS 104 South Street Suite 100B Cowansville (Québec) J2K 2X2 (514) 266-6062 Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowiton, Quebec, JOE 1VO Tel: (514) 242-1188 / 242-6892 Fax: (514) 243-5155 Published weekly by _ tki— " - 2850 Delorme, Sherbrooke, R.FCORD Quebec, J1K1A1 Fax:(819)569-3945 E-mail: Communications Québécor inc record@interlinx.qc.ca Randy Kinnear Publisher .800 463-9525 Sharon McCully Editor/Off.Mgr.(514) 242-1188 Alison Steel Secretary .(514) 242-1188 Lynda Bellavance Advertising .(514) 242-1188 Sunil Mahtani Corresp.Editor___800463-9525 Susan Mastine Community Relat.800463-9525 Alain Têtreault Adv.Director .800 463-9525 Richard Lessard Prod.Mgr.800463-9525 Mark Guillette Press.Superv.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 Aberrom, Bedford, Brigham, Brome, Bromont, Cowansville, East Farnham, Foster, Fulford, Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre and West Brome MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 year 104.00 7.28 7.23 $118.51 6 MONTHS 52.00 3.64 3.62 $59.26 3 MONTHS 26.00 1.62 1.81 $29.63 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 ordered one week after publication are available at $1.00 per copy.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.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CDNA, NMB, QCNA Brome County N Wednesday, April 30, 1997 page 3 Community says ‘thanks’ to volunteers By Diahann Nadeau Record Correspondent Knowlton They stem from all walks of life with the common aim of improving the quality of life for others and last Friday, the Town of Brome Lake Community Services (TBLCS) held a wine and cheese party to honor the volunteers who play such an important role in the life of the community.People like Brome resident Karen Allen, a mother of four, and a Brownie leader for the past eight years.Allen found that working with the pack helped her get to know the children her children hung out with.Freda Hudson, a resident of Knowlton, considers herself almost a professional volunteer.“I’ve been one all my life,” she said.Hudson began volunteering around 1950 and currently works with Theatre Lac Brome, the library, the Literacy Guild, the Hospital, her church, and the Wellness Clinic.She pointed out that young people today do not have the same opportunity to volunteer as many have full time jobs.“I was a stay-at-home housewife and I had the opportunity to volunteer,” she said.She started, as many young mothers do, with the school her children attend- ed.On Friday, over 230 people crowded into the hall of the community centre in what proved to be the most successful volunteer recognition party held since the TBLCS started the event four years ago.Councillor George Bristol kicked off the evening thanking each of the volunteers for their contribution.President of TBLCS Andre St.Francois took over the mike and explained that letters were sent out to 58 community groups inviting their volunteers to the party, as well as the 167 people who volunteer for Community Services itself.He thanked Aldyne Kerrigan and Colleen Milburn, two of the board members, for organizing the event.Betty Tryhorn, of Foyer Foster, awarded Community Services workers an honorary membership in the Town of Brome Lake Chamber of Commerce in recognition of all their accomplishments in the community.Chris Severs, a TBLCS board member, spoke about the benefits of volunteering.“Aldyne Kerrigan asked if anyone would like to say a few words about vol-unteerism.1 volunteered,” he said.Severs went on to remark that “most of us volunteer out of benevolent self-interest.I have received several benefits from volunteering; 1 have usually TANYA TKACH Darlene Bell, Tina Mackay (with her four-month-old baby girl Nicole), Sheila McManus, Kate Wisdom, Christine Holmes and Jo-Anne Fortin were among the volunteers at the ‘enjoyment evening’.r % Personal attention.Professional service! 263-2787 mnn€R ft ASSURANCES-INSURANCE _ learned something, and I have received that important intangible benefit of self-esteem.” He commented that he had learned volunteering from his parents; his mother is with the Literacy Guild, and in the past has worked as a consumer advocate and in palliative care.His father was mainly known for his work in creating the professional Theatre in Knowlton.Severs pointed out that while many of us “might never write the great Canadian novel or paint the perfect Eastern Townships landscape, volunteering is an opportunity to leave something important behind you.” In this spirit, SIDAC, the organization of downtown businesses, intends to give NOTICE OF CLOSURE OF INVENTORY (In accordance with article 795 C.C.Q.) Montreal, the 24th of April 1997 Notice is hereby given that, following the death of Mr.Jan GIERYK, during his lifetime domiciled at 190, Knowlton Rd., Brome Lake, Quebec, which occurred on the 24th of November 1996, an inventory of the deceased’s property was made by the liquidators of the succession, J.Olejarz and ,P.Semeniuk, on the 18th of April 1997, before Mtre Kenneth C.Tran, notary, in accordancw with the law.This inventory may be consulted by the interested parties, at the office of the said notary located at 180 east, René-Lévesque Blvd., suite 205, Montreal, Quebec H2X1N6.Kenneth C.Tran, notary and attorney Knowlton a gift that will beautify the town for years to come.Severs announced that SIDAC will buy 15,000 daffodil bulbs which it intends to plant throughout the village in the fall.Come spring they plan to have a Daffodil Festival.Naturally, volunteers will be needed for the planting! SIDAC has set aside money for the bulbs and plans to plant perennials over the next few years.(Further information on the Daffodil Festival will be announced as details are worked out.) SEE VOLUNTEERS, PAGE 6 PROMOTION APRIL SPECIALS! Auberge West Brome 2 FOR 1 $15.95 TUESDAY Traditional English style fish & chips WEDNESDAY chicken and ribs THURSDAY all-you-can-eat mussels ********** RESERVATIONS: (514) 266-7552 128 Route 139, West Brome PISCINES $£:: Grand Opening April 2nd/ 97 at the new location: 1396 South St., Cowansville, from the old location: 383 River St.Open Everyday - Sundays W a.m.- 5 p.m.May 3rd, 1997 — Open House to answer your questions on how to start your outdoor pools for the season and maintaining and using the chemical products.Technicians from the Chemical Company will be available for consultation.Free Water Analysis Contest for summer ‘97 Each client who purchases a pool this season will have the opportunity to win his pool in a drawing to be held in October '97.1396 South St., Cowansville 266-6003 Fax: 266-5998 Yves& Sylvie Jean Sebastine & Natasha Jean Raymond Martel page 4 Wednesday, April 30, 1997 Brome County News Soapstone sculptures and subsidized housing Schmoozing with the PM So there I was, comfortably ensconced on a Queen Anne chair in the living room of 24 Sussex Drive along with colleagues from the Canadian Community ” Newspapers Association chatting with the Prime Minister about the election, while a white-coated butler served coffee from white and gold demitasse cups.It was sort of an upstairs-downstairs, out-of-body experience.After all, it isn’t every day you get to schmooze with the leader of the country in the great house where Canadian Prime Ministers have hung their hats - and one bonnet - since Confederation.It was also a decidedly Canadian experience with little evidence of heightened security, aside from a row of soapstone sculptures on the mantle.Mr.Chretien hastened to point out that although he lived ‘very comfortably in a subsidized housing unit’, he nonetheless understood the impact of lower mortgage rates on individual Canadians and on the economy in general.My presence in the stately mansion was not indicative in any way of my personal stature in the eyes of the Prime Minister, but it is significant that on the eve of an election, he took time out of his busy schedule to touch base with readers of community newspapers.He knows it’s the closest thing to door-to-door campaigning.Brome Closet Sharon McCully Every Member of Parlia-ment is elected in somebody’s home riding and smart politicians know that nobody catches a whiff of BS like a farmer.Later the same day, I was part of a small delegation who met with Conservative leader Jean Charest in a somewhat cramped office where pictures from more spacious quarters remained in waiting on a shelf.You’ve got to hand it to a guy with only two chairs in the House who would invite all of us back to 24 Sussex Drive next year - with our bathing suits.A scheduled appointment with Bloc Québécois leader Gilles Duceppe was cancelled after officials in his office said he was ‘away’.That obviously meant ‘away from Quebec’ since he was present during afternoon question period.Meeting with the two political leaders who share a deep and an abiding affection for the country was not the only ‘Canadian moment’ on my weekend excursion.As the train chugged along, I chatted with a Colombian woman visiting Canada for the first time who had concluded that Canada, with its many freedoms and privileges, its two languages and cultures, its generosity and quality of life was the best country in the world.The conductor who overheard the conversation brought us maple sugar candy.are seeking the services of: An individual or a couple: • eager to become a foster home for a man with a physical disability and for a man psychiatrically disturbed; both are in their sixties; • bilingual; • living in the Cowansville region Wit offer you: • The support of a professional team.• Training courses.• A financial compensation (set by the regul-tions of the Ministry of Health and Social services).If this project is of interest to you, we invite you to an information session on this subject: May 7th, 7 p.m.Knowlton Community Center You may also contact: Suzanne Damon (514) 263-3545, extension 256 from 8:30 a.m.to 4 p.m.WEST BOLTON — With 1.25 acre, beautiful view, cozy 2 bdrms.home on quiet road near rte 243.Reasonably priced at $79,000.FRELIGHSBURG — McIntosh Road, with 1.5 acre, pond, property with large balcony to admire the view of the village below.Asking $93,500 TRANS-ACTION * Mil tin au autitci CHRISTIANE BARIL 243-0292 eve.263-8912 off.Trans-Action Missiaquoi Enr.Chartered real estate broker Pour contrer l’énergie négative Utiliser la spiritualité L’interconnexion du corps et de l’esprit est chose connue depuis longtemps.Depuis 1950, les scientifiques ont compris que l’esprit pouvait être stimulé pour relâcher des messages chimiques afin d’aider le corps à combattre des problèmes.De nombreuses études (selon Robert Willix, il y en a eu au moins 77) en laboratoire ont démontré que la guérison spirituelle est chose réelle et que l’esprit humain peut affecter la matière solide.Des études humaines, sans aucune aide de la science, ont aussi démontré clairement la guérison spirituelle.Dans une étude de 393 personnes, gravement malades admises à l’unité de soins cardiaques à l’hôpital Général de San Francisco, les médecins ont découvert que les patients pour lesquels un groupe de bénévoles priaient, avaient moins de chance de mourir, peu importe leur condition initiale.Pouvez-vous vous imaginer, dans une unité qui n’admet que des patients suspendus entre la vie et la mort, la prière faisait pencher la balance du côté de la vie! Plusieurs études ont conclu que la guérison spirituelle était efficace au moins dans la moitié des cas où elle était utilisée.Dans la moitié des cas -même si à chaque fois, la “guérisseur” était une personne différente avec des compétences différentes, face à des maladies différentes et des symptôme différents dans des corps avec des problèmes différents! Et, de dire, Robert Willix, la guérison spirituelle n’a aucun effet secondaire.Quel médicament peut à lui seul agir sur le cerveau, augmenter le taux d’oxygène dans les cellules et permettre au coeur de continuer à battre?La médecine commence à repenser l’attitude traditionnelle envers la spiritualité.Aux états-unis, onze écoles de médecine offrent de cours dans ce domaine.Et, selon Willix, un sondage auprès de 269 médecins à l’assemblée annuelle de TAmerican Academy of Family Physicians, en octobre 1996, a révélé que 58% des médecins présents étudiaient la spiritualité et la guérison au moyen de libres, de séminaires et de cours pour adultes.Nous utilisons tous la guérison spirituelle sans nous en rendre compte.Nous l’utilisons chaque fois que nous prions pour un ami malade ou un enfant blessé.Mais ce n’est pas réservé à ceux qui offrent une prière dans un moment de crise.Plusieurs autres méthodes nous permettent de stimuler l’énergie positive.La méditation régulière permet la connexion ultime avec l’énergie qui nous a créés.Le pardon.L’énergie négative que nous créons en nous en tenant rancune, est très destructive.Il y va de notre meilleur intérêt et de celui des autres de pardonner et d’oublier, même si cela n’est pas facile.Les actes généreux envers les autres transmettent de l’énergie positive et nous sont rendus au centuple.S’entourer de personnes positives.Nous nous sentons mieux, plus positifs et plus énergiques auprès de gens qui sourient.Absorber l’énergie positive de la nature.Les arbres, les fleurs, le sol, les rochers, l’eau, le soleil et le vent génèrent une vague subtile d’énergie qui nous fait du bien.Commencer la journée par une affirmation positive.Le simple fait de nous dire que nous allons vivre une excellente journée peut paraître ridicule, mais cela nous conditionne à nous sentir mieux.Aider l’humanité.Voici une manière puissante de réveiller en nous l’énergie positive.Le travail bénévole dans quelque domaine que ce soit pour améliorer le mieux-être des autres ou toute aide ou soutien envers d’autre êtres humains peut avoir un effet bénéfique puissant sur nous-mêmes.Lire des ouvrages stimulants comme, par exemple, Le cours sur les miracles ou Illuminata, et autres.Entre Nous Thérèse Bernard SUZANNE Agent in insurance of persons MetLife • RRSPs • RETIREMENT PLANNING • CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE • GROUP COVERGE • LIFE & DISABILITY • SEGREGATED FUNDS 391 Principale, Granby (514) 378-8495 Wednesday, April 30, 1997 page 5 ¦*?ini 1^ p°^c^g BFGoodrich T/A Performance Tires Critters: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Brome County News goats, Silky and Beebop, or their new born twins.Emmy and Gidget, twin miniature ponies, have gentle temperaments that she says makes them ideal companions for children and the other animals.However, the donkeys, along with Snickers the llama, are fiercely protective of the smaller animals.“They’re good companions for sheep or goats and will go after a coyote or an unknown dog that wanders too near,” she said.“A neighbor’s dog made the mistake of wandering in and was chased out in a flash.” As Donovan speaks, Snickers the llama is never far behind, occasionally nudging the back of her neck for attention.She first saw her shaggy friend at the petting zoo in Ste.Justine.“He took a liking to me,” she said is the reason she brought him home.When asked if Snickers shares his camel cousin’s notorious ill-temper, she rushed to his defense.“llama spit if confronted.Snickers has been gelded, so he is less aggressive and doesn't have to fight for territory,” she said.“He is also very inquisitive, checking out passers-by who stop to watch him.” Snickers seems endlessly fascinated by this writers’ camera, convinced there might be something sweet within.Donovan’s horses follow her around the pen: Patience, a male boarder whose name is a sardonic statement on his Thanks to up-to-the-minute G-wedge technology, the BFGoodrich Radial T/A gives you the edge over the tough roads year-round.RADIAL T/A WITH G-EDGE CAROLINE KEHNE Emmy and Gidget, Donovan’s twin miniature ponies, have gentle temperaments.Donovan with her inquisitive llama Snickers ^ A ^ ^ A A 4* 4b A A A> A A A A A4 â A A A A A A A A A A A A A ^ À A A A A S A A J £ 1 i à» Guitarist Ralph Steiner rehearses with the Daisies - Jamie Kerrigan, Liz Ratcliffe, Janice Vettese and Nikki Johnston.Immunize your kids! Boost their chances for health SHARON LOIS BRAM If you want your children to be healthy, protect them from disease.Immunization can keep them safe from many serious illnesses.But remember: Children need to complete their full schedule of shots to be protected So boost their chances for health.Immunize your children.On time, every time.If you have questions about shots or immunization schedules, contact your doctor or public health unit.Canadian Public Health Association ft Canadian Paediatric I41 Canadian Medical Soci«y | > , Association l+l Health Canada INVISIBLE FENCING® Pet Containment Always there.for the life of your dog Steve O’Collin (514)243-6511 NOW OPEN AT OUR NEW ADDRESS • SERVICE • POOL OPENINGS • REPAIRS • INSTALLATION • CLEANINGS 1396 South St., Cowansville 266-6003Fax: 266-5998 PISCINES • SALE • POOLS • SPAS • PRODUCTS Marcel Marcoux enr.Mansonville, Quebec 292-5585 292-4368 Outils & Equipement Vente & Service LOUE TOUT RENT ALL Tools & Equipment Sales & Service Dépositaire/Dealer Remorquage 24 hres soir/nuit 292-3637/292-3227 24 hr.Towing Service evening/night 292-3227 Dépositaire/Dealer Vente/Service Sales/Service Tecumseh BRIGGS & STRATTON Wednesday, April 30, 1997 page 7 =Brome County News ====^= Letters to the Editor Master mistro will be sadly missed As spring is slowly and lazily coming to an awakening, a great retired musician living at Mont Echo has quietly given his last: Auld Lang Syne’, after having completed his final colorful Largo with brilliance and fantasy.William Stevens’ great competence and ever present sense of humor enabled him to transmit his love of music to each and everyone for half a century.A Canadian concert performer, Mr.Stevens completed his musical studies at the Montreal Conservatoire de Musique from the Province of Quebec and graduated from McGill University.b His many appearances at concert halls around the world and his performances on tour with Les Jeunesses Musicales du Canada, have gained him renown.In 1960’ he was awarded the prestigious ‘Commonwealth Gold Medal’ for being the most promising young artist in his category.For a period often years, this fine musician was the host and accompanist of the well known television program: ‘Let’s Talk Music’.Bill Stevens taught master classes at: ‘Ecole Supérieure de Musique Vincent d’Indy’ (of the holy names of Jesus & Mary) from 1976-77.He has also been the accompanist for the ‘Yamaska Regional Choral Society’ for its concerts given in Cowansville, in the 70’s.He was nicknamed ‘Uncle Bill’, and in recent years, Mr.Stevens taught piano (his sole passion) at home, where he would occasionally give recitals.May our homage reach you in the great light which lives within you, in a large ‘ad infinitum’ crescendo, a tempo! Your great knowledge made music more appreciated and widespread around this area.May the expression of our sentiments of gratitude and affection reach you in all keys and tunes.For all the ones who have known and loved you.Celine Larouche Sutton A huge thank you Dear Editor, Butler School committee would like to thank all those volunteers and supporters who helped make the school spaghetti supper such a success.A great big thanks to the Bedford Pizzeria who donated all of the food and to our entertainers, Hank Avery, Rev.John Lee, and Ronnie Haynes who serenaded us all evening.The Secondary 1 students did a wonderful job of serving our guests and cleaning up afterwards.Many thanks to all of those who donated door prizes.And last but not least, thanks to the community and our school for supporting our endeavors.Edwina Garrick Bedford YD SILVER $ SAVE 10 ON RENTAL OF ANY SMOKING OR FORMAL SUIT Harold Jean 175 Principale Cowansville J2K 3L9 Domaine du Parc 266-7797 Fax: 263-6000 OPEN SUNDAY from 11:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.Happy Anniversary! 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UNE TOUCHE DE GÉNIE* TAPIS COWANSVILLE 548 Rivière Cowansville page 8 Wednesday, April 30, 1997 Brome County News Hummingbird alert Be careful how you refill your feeder Planned for July 27th 47th annual Foster horse show The San Diego Zoo recently tested hummingbird nectars containing red food coloring and discovered some shocking results.Birds which drank them produced baby birds which were blind, deformed, or had shells which would not open.While red food coloring in small amounts will probably not hurt people, the large quantity that hummingbirds consume compared with their low body weight proves devastating to the following generations.Red colored nectar is not necessary to attract hummingbirds.They are attracted to brightly coloured flowers or to the red plastic on the feeder.They especially enjoy the flowers of beebalm, trampet vine, phlox, zinnias, lilies, columbine, honeysuckle, larkspur, and many more.The Audubon Society suggests when you refill your feeder, clean it very well each time and use a mixture of one part table sugar to four parts boiled water.Make large quantities, boil, bottle, and refrigerate.Replace with fresh nectar every three to five days, more often in hot weather.HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION Thanks.Trucks & car windows and accessories nnr.TFMR mi par,e-b.b 4 J T/ hçÊtf.j Jv ‘Wfa/ cAeieu/e.cu^eti q/uc c 2 E oj E AUCTION SALE for 2 Herds of Beef Cattle at James Wright 72 Davis Rd.(in the village) Fulford, Brome Cty.Sat.May 10th, 1997 at 12:30 p.m.sharp WILL BE SOLD: Herd from James, Diane and Stanley Wright, Fulford, Que.: 77 head of beef cattle, including: 31 Charolais, Simmental and Hereford cows, some bred by the Charolais insemination bull, 19 with calf; 23 yearling heifers and steer; 2 bulls, one Charolais 2 yrs.old and one Red Angus 1 yr.old.For information: (514) 539-4535.Herd from Arthur B.Mizener, West Bolton, Que.: 58 head of Hereford beef cattle with 13 purebred with papers, including: 26 cows, 25 with calf; 7 yearling heifers.For information: (514) 539-3299 CAUSE OF SALE: Giving up beef farming TERMS: Cash or bank loan For information or credit arrangements, contact the auctioneer: ENCANS JULES CÔTÉ INC.Bilingual Auctioneers 1274 South Street, Cowansville, Que.Tel.514-266-0670 or 263-4480 Cell.: 514-531-0450 or Fax: 514-263-6448 Agent’s note: Not responsible for personal accidents, theft or damage to property.FACING THE COMPLEXITIES OF THE INSURANCE WORLD.Or with me.! • r WHO can select prudently from among several insurance companies.V WHO can negotiate with them on your behalf.WHO can help you with your claims.WHO is subject to a code of professional ethics.* • ASSOCIATION DES COURTIERS D’ASSURANCES 9Sfa PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC The BROKER of Your best INSURANCE 35 offices to serve you in the area ^AssurancTGiassonlnc^ • Les Assurances Racicot, Chagnon & Ass.• Les Services Financ.Gilles Sorel Inc.r , " "'v , Ok.AÂ#L?38j ,< * / SY i deragon 317 Principale, Cowansville § LINCOLN' IMES 266-0101 ©fi» *7^e tacd€4t ftuceA evewfdotf, .