The record, 19 mars 2008, Supplément 1

T Brome County NEW Wednesday, March 19, 2008 ÊEElfayaUte LAC BROME 461 Knowiton Rd.8 a.m.to 9 p.m.Michel Ginette Magog Farnham 231 Sherbrooke St.999 Principale St.E.Pooch Says Thanks COURTESY Câline has been living in Brome Lake “since I was seven weeks old.I am a Labernese from the Mira Foundation and as part of my socialization process, for the last year, I visited several business places in Knowiton on a regular basis.I want to thank all those who welcomed me for their patience, with a special thank you going to IGA Gazaille and the chamber of commerce.I am a big girl now and I can tell you that all my efforts were worth it because as of next March 25,1 will be going back to the foundation to be trained as an assistance dog for an autistic child.Wish me luck, I will miss you all!" By Maurice Crossfield Knowlton Corning off of a successful First year, the Parish of Brome will hold a sugaring off party at Bob Derby’s farm at the end of the month.“Last year we had a wonderful day, it was sunny and 50 degrees,” says Doug Hall, one of the organizers of the event.“Mother Nature is the one potential flaw in all of this.” "It’s an ecumenical event, it’s not just for Anglicans,” he says.“And this isn’t a sterile sugar camp where everything’s paved.I’d suggest people wear rubber boots and something that is mud-friendly.” Boosting Knowlton’s downtown Born on the South Shore and now living in Bromont, Boucher has always loved decorating, developing her eye in jewellery merchandising and at an art gallery.“My parents had a construction company and sold decorated houses, I learned to love interior design, and I use that love in the store.The bedding is displayed on beds, the table clothes on tables with place settings, aprons, tea towels, to give people ideas, hints on how to put things together.” Clementine opened in May 2004 at 91 Lakeside, previously the LL Brome Store.“It’s a wonderful location in this converted barn with the big beams, and wood everywhere, it was just the atmosphere I wanted, the feeling and look of country.When I First visited Knowlton I fell in love with the New England ambiance and that’s what I wanted to carry though to the merchandising.” Last year when space became available across the parking lot from the Clementine, Boucher decided to expand.“The new location is very feminine for accessories and beauty products.It has a different feel, a different look from the original store, but under the same name,” she says.“I have lines from England, France and Canada, beautiful soaps, hand creams, perfumes.I’ve coordinated handbags, sunglasses, jewellery, hats, belts, all sorts of things to accessorize, all very feminine and pretty.We also carry some items from Knowlton clothing designer Jodie Mallinson.” Boucher agrees with other merchants that Knowlton is in a slow period.Please see Business on Page 4 A success story By Wendy Denman Brome County News correspondent ¦ « -yhen Debbie Boucher % /opened Clementine à la \I \l campagne in Knowlton it T T was her first experience as a merchant.Now almost four years later she’s as enthusiastic about both the store and the town as she was on opening day.So enthusiastic that last November she opened a second shop close by to complement the First.“I love everything to do with merchandising.Clementine is all about materials, fabrics.We carry bedding, cushions, duvets, table clothes, curtains, lace runners, valances, and every kind of Finished fabric for the home in a great variety of patterns and florals.And because I carry bedding, I carry nightwear and loungewear to complement, items from April Cornell and Nautica that mix well together,” Boucher says.“I believe it’s very important to offer customers a great variety and at affordable prices.I change things around all the time, so the store looks different every time a customer comes in, so it never appears the same.” A sure sign of spring Sugaring off Sunday, March 30 will begin with a special service at the Anglican Church in Brome.Then things get underway at noon at Bob and Pat Derby’s Carousel Farms, at 72 Valley Road.For $5 an adult or $3 for kids or $20 for a family, there’ll be coffee or hot chocolate, doughnuts, tons of sugar on snow, sleigh and pony rides, games for the kids and music by local artist Sarah Biggs.“It's a good family day with something for all ages,” Hall says.The lion’s share of the money raised will go to help maintain the churches of the Parish of Brome, which includes the Anglican churches of West Brome, Brome, Iron Hill and Sutton Junction.For more information call Doug Hall at 450-263-2579, Bob Derby at 450-243-1999 or Valerie Cook at 450- 243-5147.\/ \ Y Johnny's Soleil Rouge PÏerreMarziaïiY Contractor Pharmacist Machinery work Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) Private roads • l and shaping • Drainage Artificial lakes,/ponds • Septic systems Demolition - Foundation » - Topsoil ¦ Aggregate VA1L1ERES.»Y Sand • «ravel Fieldstone Bar and Restaurant Good food, Country prices PPOnillTS DE BUREAU Fammprix Authorized retailer since 1981 pierre.inarziali@faniiliprix.com Hours:__Mon.-Wed.0-8 p.m Thurs.& Fri.0-9 p.m Sal.0 - 5 p.m.408 South St., Cowansville ROCH Canon Canon Photocopier 758 St-Jacques, Granby 450-375-6696 L icensed Pv III lilt P Al CMSmiRSISTf.ltllX la snour re inrats video ou ix*bi c 303 Principale, Mansonville 4M-2I1-44M y\J45Q) 242-2544 113 Albert, Cowansville 450-263-2748 I I, CH.C.LFN ftoi.TON-OlllST page 2 Wednesday, March 19, 2008 ¦ Brome County New s Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar March 16 Open House.Townshippers’ Association’s Cowansville office is the place to be on March 19, 11:30 a.m.to 2 p.m., at 203 Principale, Cowansville.Enjoy a fruitful networking opportunity, see information display on the association’s and partners’ endeavours.Organized in collaboration w'ith the Emmanuel United Church.A warm welcome to all; a light buffet.Info: 450-263-4422 or toll free 1-866-263-4422.Kate Wisdom, kw@townshippers.qc.ca, or George Courville, gc@townshippers.qc.ca.Mar.19 Avante Women’s Center ‘Self-Esteem’ — Anger, Addictions & Communication Come and recharge your self-worth! There will be a video presentation on this subject on Wed.March 19, 6:30 -8:30 p.m.Snacks will be served! 2 Adhémar-Cusson, Suite 2.Bedford.Info: 450-248-0530.March 19 through April 3 We Can Act Cabaret, Townshippers' Association, in collaboration with local foundations, CSSSes and writers Laura Teasdale and Doug Hooper will be presenting a free Cabaret that promotes public health programs and services.Circus performer, refreshments, door prizes and healthy snacks!.CSSS Health info.Groups welcome.Performances: March 19 at 7 p.m., Knowlton Community Center in Lac Brome; March 20 at 7 p.m., Butler Elementary School at 19 Rix, Bedford; March 29 at 2 p.m., Waterloo Elementary School at 5 Clark Hill; Waterloo, March 30 at 2 p.m., Sutton Elementary School at 19 Highland, Sutton; April 3 at 7 p.m., Cowansville United Church at 203 Principale.Cowansville.George Courville at Townshippers at 450-263-4422 or 1-866-263-4422.March 20 Brome Lake Soccer Qub.important general meeting! March 20 at 7 p.m.at Centre Lac Bromtf.If you have children registered for summer soccer or if you have budding stars that may play in the future, please come to this meeting to find out how you can help ensure the clubs long term success.A soccer background is not necessary', we need people to help organize and run the club.Come out and get involved, your kids are counting on you.March 21 Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m.at Emmanuel United Church in Cowansville.the Grand Finale Players will present the Good Friday Passion, told in a series of reflective stories.Stephanie Depel-teau, internationally renown soprano, wall perform a variety of pieces from the sacred repertoire.The wurds and music w'ill draw’ you straight to the heart of the crucifixion of Christ.The doors of Emmanuel United Church (203, rue Principale) will open at 6:30 p.m.Re-sene early at 450-263-5068.Free-will offering.March 22 Dance at the Sutton Legion from 8 p.m.to midnight.Dance to the music of Bobbi Dee with the Home Growm Country Band.Tickets S10 at the door.Prizes, 50/50 draw'.Refreshments available.Hosted by a Salute to Quebec Seniors.Everyone welcome.- March 25 Avante Women’s Center ’Virtual Make-overs’, Pot luck, 5:30 p.m., Workshop, 6 p.m.at 2 Adhémar-Cusson.Bedford.Free daycare and/or transportation available.Info: 450-248-0530.March 26 Avante Women’s Center ‘Alternative Medicine’ Multi-Level Healing, w'ith special guest, Vivian Muir, licensed health- care practitioner.Will present a lecture and demonstration of her techniques, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.2 Adhémar-Cusson, Bedford.Free daycare and/or transportation upon request.Info: 450-248-0530.Ami-Quebec free Tele-Workshops 2008 (presented in English).Wednesday, March 26, 7-8 p.m.Subject: “You’ve heard of it but what exactly is anxiety?” Special guest speaker: Dr.Piere Bleau, Psychiatrist.Call today and register for free (advance registration required) at 1-866-396-2433.For more information: 1-886-396-2433, or Ami-Québec at 514H86-1448.Tele-Workshops are information sessions via telephone, designed to help participants better understand and manage the effects of mental health issues.Each workshop is moderated by AMI-Québec w'ith a guest expert w'ho presents the topic and answers questions.March 27 Avante Women’s Center ‘Cancer — Get the facts!’ There will be a video presentation on this subject at Avante Women’s Centre Thursday, March 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Snacks will be served! 2 Adhemar-Cusson, Suite, 2, Bedford.InfO: 450-248-0530.March 28 Love to Travel?Join Senior Tours Canada at Arts Knowlton, to learn about exciting tours for the 50+.River boat and barging cruises will be highlighted.2 p.m.-4 p.m.Call 1-800-268-3492 to register.Admission free.March 29 Waterloo Royal Canadian Legion Fundraiser.Pork ’n’ Beef Méchoui BBQ & Dance to American Country Music by Gary Darling.Dinner: 5 to 7 p.m.Dance 8 p.m.to 12:30 a.m.Cost: $15 for 12 years and older; $7.50 for 6- to 11-year-olds.Free for kids up to 5 years.Tickets sold in advance, call 450-539-0005 or 450-539-3436 for info.Silent Auction featuring a child’s Raleigh bike and many other great items.March 30 Sugaring Off fundraiser for the Parish of Brome.$5 Entrance - Taffy, sleigh rides and activities.Lunch available.10 a.m.service in Brome, Sugar Party at noon at Derby's 72 Valley Road.April 5 Townships Toddlers Roast Beef and Pork B.B.Q.at Oddfellows Hall, Knowlton, 5-7 p.m.Dance to follow with ‘Smokin Country and Borderline’.Tickets $10 per person.Info: 450-266-1716.Benefit — Montreal Children’s & Brome-Missisquoi Perkins hospitals.Church Services KNOWLTON/CREEK PASTORAL CHARGE Worship & Song.Creek United, Foster, 9:30 a.m., Knowlton United, Knowlton, (handicap access), 11 a.m.ST.PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 24 St.Paul’s Road.Knowlton.Sunday Services - Traditional 8 a.m.service and 10 a.m.with music, Sunday School and Nursery.For more info: 450-242-2885.The Rev.Tim Wiebe and the congregation welcomes everyone.ANGLICAN PARISH OF BROME SERVICE - Friday, March 21, 7 p.m.- ST.AIDAN, SUTTON JUNCTION - GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE, Sunday, March 23,10 a.m.CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, WEST BROME - EASTER - Holy Communion.The Rev.P.Tidman.SAINT-EDOUARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 366 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton — Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m.(Bilingual).COWANSVILLE AREA PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH Worship at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville.Worship 10:30 a.m.Choir practice, 9:30 a.m.Rev.Wendy McLean officiating.450-263-0204.Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m.at Emmanuel United Church in Cowansville, the Grand Finale Players will present the Good Friday Passion, told in a series of reflective stories.Stephanie Depel-teau, internationally renown soprano, will perform a variety of pieces from the sacred repertoire.The words and music will draw you straight to the heart of the crucifixion of Christ.The doors of Emmanuel United Church (203, rue Principale) will open at 6:30 p.m.Reserve early at 450-263-5068.Free-will offering.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH.409 South St.COWANSVILLE.Join us for Sunday Worship one Service only at 11 a.m.every Sunday.Info: 450-263-2662.WATERLOO, ST.PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH, 4929 rue Foster.Sunday service at 10 a.m.Pl.KASF.SEE Bulletins on Page 8 30 % Fig.u > If this feels like a math test, visit mathliteracy.ca or call 1-800-303-1004.ŒÜÏÏ teGr Math soli’es problems e® » c * « » o » Hahtfbar pom ’«pMMMaMi Bmme Gninty NEWS 3S-A LOTMDf.KNrMlTTWi.Qi F1FC JOE 1V0 Tîl .450) 24211^*242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 I stablivhcil Mi) IW PuMished wrrih h RECORD 1195 Galt E, Sherbrooke.Qufmc, JIG 1Y7 fax 91945 Email newsroom a vherbruokerecord com webute wwwthcrtjrookerecordcom KL*wrm Wim P.iushb Eiia*o« lm » An w* Sub irvn Lvtcm kuavaki Mjchh Diva ‘dAirnsNc WO 404525 JI19 569045 A50 24211» 450 242-6992 WO 40-9525 CIRCULATION Distributed to all Record suhsmbrn rvrn Wednesday as an w*en.and to households and businesses in Aberrorn, Bedford, Bnfham, bromt.8 mm ont, CowmsviUf, East Paniham.Foster, ful/ord, Knowlkm (brrtme Lake, Sutton Bolton Centre.West Bmme The Beared was founded on February 7 1897.and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner