The record, 1 septembre 1999, Supplément 2

r% • mm\m r% Big Brome ÔF A I R September 3 to 6, 1999 d Mac mm CLAUDIA VILLEMAIRE Got a chore around ! the ' ‘Theyget us doing the darndest things' By Claudia Villemaire Brome There they were, those two veterans of over a hundred fairs between them: Bob Douglas and Mac Crittenden, working away in the blazing sun, sweat trickling out from under fair caps, sawing plywood into squares - more signs for more buildings to make sure people find what they came to see.Bob Douglas, once the feared and revered principal of Massey Vanier Regional High School, has long since retired and now he devotes his time to helping get things ready for the Big Brome fair.His partner and, according to him, instructor, Malcolm Crittenden, a fountain of knowledge when it comes to where water pipes, valves, pumps and such are located.Both volunteers claim to be nothing more than ‘go-fers’.“They get us doing the darndest things,” Douglas says, laughing.“But seriously, it’s taken Mac two years to try and educate me about this fairgrounds.” In other years we’ve found Crittenden painting a gross of garbage pails, patching a whole in a wall or trying to decipher what water pipes go where on these grounds, which cover 30 acres of land.Want a picture of precise organization?Imagine preparing for nearly a thousand head of livestock and horses, well over a thousand entries in handicrafts and horticulture, and upward of 50,000 visitors over a four-day weekend.Douglas and Crittenden have long histories of participation.Both are past presidents of the fair board and have been directors for years.“Bob has been here more than me this year but we both usually work several weeks each summer,” Crittenden admits ruefully.Plagued with serious illness since Christmas, Crittenden has been back with his sidekick for just a couple of weeks.“But there’s nothing you can do but take the good with the bad, and just keep on going,” he says, picking up the power saw for another cut across the sheet of plywood.We sat in sun and shade near the hay building, where the old ticket office also stands.“We use this now for a tool shed and a bit of storage,” he points out.“At one time, our only security guard, a Mr.Foster, kept an eye on things round the clock and he even slept in here.” “We’ve boosted security,” Douglas says.“And we always work with local authorities too.There’s a lot of value in these stables, and of course, all the vehicles too.” “We’ve got a new fence up behind the hotel and we try to maintain a sturdy fence around the lot but it’s a big, expensive project.We have to do a bit each year rather than the whole thing at once.” “I’ve always been around the Brome fair, ever since we came here from the Rawdon-Lachute area.Farming was my family’s way of life and so were fairs.So it was natural I would adopt Brome fair as my own.” The shadows begin to get longer as we talk.It’s time to put the tools away after a long, sweltering day.The team of Crittenden and Douglas pack it in, climb into their vehicle and head for the office and a cool drink.But wouldn’t you know, we find them later, tools unpacked once more, working on gateposts in the parking lot - they just couldn’t resist the urge to complete one more little job before heading home. page 2 BROME COUNTY NEWS • BROME FAIR SUPPLEMENT* Wednesday, September 1, 1999 & Suited A LSri ' ¦ Our Fa i r L a dy “I've been coming to this fair so long, I really don't know when I started,” said Irene Miller, Brome Fair secretary.“After helping here in the office for years, they gave me the job of secretary when Albert Smith retired.You wouldn't believe the paperwork we go through but we love it.I love this fair and my only worry is interesting the young people in keeping this fair going.Everyone works so hard, directors, volunteers and all the people involved.We just have to keep the younger ones motivated.they are our future in the next century.” CLAUDIA V1LLEMAIRE jy ultima labrecque ROY, YELLE Inc.ASSURANCE ET SERVICES FINANCIERS MO Success to the Brome Fair! “JACzvays at your service.Just a phone callazvay.” Tel.(450) 263-0110 1-800-465-4230 106 Church St.Cowansville .5».Mp " " Our reputation for meals & service speaks for itself Joy & Ernie Banks, 399 Knowlton Rd.(450) 243-6455 Seat fo t&e ‘Skmcc ^aùi! ^ S eâaMiandnA 595, BOULEVARD BOIVIN, GRANBY COMPLETE LINE OF • CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE • CADILLAC • CHEVY TRUCK AND complete befawceb m êrujiùdi (450) 372-4242 www.charland.qc.ca BROME COUNTY NEWS • BROME FAIR SUPPLEMENT • Wednesday, September 1, 1999 page 3 — cWe all trundled along behind the cattle’ Early Brome fair-goers walked all the way from home By Claudia Villemaire Brome We’ve heard it time and again.We’re on the brink of a new millennium, almost at the end of an old, now almost obsolete century -to the point of nausea.But wait a minute.A lot of good things have been nurtured since the beginning of the 1900s.Things like automobiles, aviation, computer technology, (albeit a more recent development,) fashion, food and of course, agriculture.Gone are the days of pulling out tree stumps with patient oxen or building a log homestead in the wilderness with trees felled with the ax and sawn with a water-driven crosscut saw at the nearest river mill.But some old things have survived the century.Such things as county agricultural fairs, horse racing, showing off one’s expertise at growing things in field and garden are still with us, changed a bit with modern technology but still depending in large part on the perseverance of country folks and the gentle hand of nature.Few people around can recall those first days of the century but some remember those who could.“My grandparents thought of Brome Fair as the social event of the season,” Mary Jackson Crandall recalled during our visit last week.“Not only did we pick the very best from herd and garden to take to the fair, but I remember my grandmother fussing about her new outfit, including a new hat that she must have to attend this annual ritual.” “I was pretty small, but I do remember the train that ran across the valley right at the back of the grounds at that time.Folks would come from far and wide to this fair.” They would tumble out of their wagons, the train, later their cars, straightening skirts and hats, primping a bit, gathering whatever produce they had stashed in the baggage cars and proceed demurely to their alloted stalls and stands in preparation for the judging.Part of a widespread movement to upgrade industry standards, Brome County fair was the brainchild of a few leading farmers.They thought a fair would give them a better chance to pro- CLAUDIA VILLEMAIRE Antique farming machinery will be on display at the Brome Fair.mote their produce while each one cast a sly eye on what his neighbors had come up with.They knew promoting agriculture at an event such as this would be the best way to advertise.They found open ground in various places through the years - Knowlton, Sutton, finally purchasing the present lot in Brome Village in 1891.Continued on next page m a THE ««tliflî Est.1972 SHACK REG’D ENR.37 Lakeside Knowlton, Qc Open / Ouvert 7 days / 7 jours (450) 243-5128 Introducing the Lidlocker™ EQUESTRIAN HELMET Record booth cl .0 the ‘success J°r Brome fair "A place to call home!" > RÉSIDENCE POUR LES AÎNÉS / RETIREMENT RESIDENCE Long or convalescent stays with 24 hr.nursing care Deliciously prepared meals & social activities to enjoy with a warm and caring personnel Séjours de convalescence ou de longue durée, soins 24h sur 24 Repas délicieux, programme d’activités et un personnel chaleureux U)eniM\ Utiles, et / J,direct rire Ç^piim ^Âedmife, (gâctiviUj ^fûooriïtnator/coordonna trice 9’activités 28 Mount Echo, Knowlton, Québec (450) 2424663 EXPOSITION DE BROME BIG BROME FAIR DON'T MISS THE 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.I Commission des courses dt chevaux du Québec Conducted under the Supervision of Commission des courses de chevaux du Québec.10 Card Program of Trotters & Pacers, young and aged Horses.ALL AFTERNOON MONDAY, SEPT.6th / LUNDI 6IÈME SEPT.POST TIME 1:30 P.M./ DÉPART 13:30 H page 4 BROME COUNTY NEWS • BROME FAIR SUPPLEMENT • Wednesday, September 1, 1999 ‘We’ve come a long way since the first days’ Continued from last page Those first years were pretty meager.Before stables of any kind were built, exhibitors tied their cattle and horses to the perimeter fence.Many walked their herds to the grounds, some coming many miles before sun up, picking up other exhibitors and their cattle or horses along the way.In those days there were no limits on the number of animals any one exhibitor might bring and the Crandalls can recall walking as many as 24 beef cattle the two or three miles to the fairgrounds.“We’d have the family along with what cooking or canning, preserving or pickling my mother had managed to prepare for the fair.Some years we took a few chickens in cages and even a few sheep the odd time.The best horses pulled, colts ran along beside their mothers and we all trundled along behind the cattle.” The fair kept growing, and trains eased the transport problems a bit, but Brome Fair didn’t change a whole lot, says Rod Crandall.“They had horse stalls all around the inside of the fence, you know.Then they built cow sheds in the centre of the circle of horses and those sheds were used until they all burned down in 1952.They were roofed but open at the back.” Crandall doesn’t remember the first time he went to the fair but says heal-ways goes.“I don’t think I’ve missed any so that would make quite a record," he adds, smiling pensively.He’s over 70 now.Hugh Salisbury, another director and past president, remembers too.“Fairs were always a big event for my family.My mother’s family was among the first settlers in the Sutton area and were strong supporters of this fair at the turn of the century.” he says, remembering the big day when the family would pile into the farm wagon, tie some of the cattle on the back, and some of the men folk would walk way at the back, helping herd the family’s best to the fair.SERVICE D’IMPÔTS C.K.’s INCOME TAX SERVICE BOOKKEEPING -COMPATIBILITÉ Pick-up & Delivery service available Have a Swing’n Good Time at the Fair 512 Ch.Knowlton Rd.Knowlton Tel.& Fax: (450) 243-6324 Carol Krainyk After the Second World War, things began changing more quickly.Technology was just beginning to roll toward the future and fair boards had to work hard to keep the best of the old and come up with new ideas too.” Since the 1850s, the goal of the Big Brome Fair has always remained the same - promote agriculture the best way.Keep the link strong between city and farm with the best possible exhibits as well as up-to-date commercial counters that underline the connection between agriculture and lifestyles on the brink of the 21st century.“We’ve come along way since those first days when there was only a merry-go-round for a midway and the horses still had the harness marks on their rumps as they paraded past the judges,” says Salisbury.Cattle and horse barns have been modernized.The present-day grandstand and main building built during the Depression years, the acquisition of more land, modern facilities such as electricity, ample water supplies and washrooms - and a midway at least 20 times larger - have not dimmed that first goal, now a century and a half old: promoting agriculture.The 1999 Brome Fair opens Friday at 7 a.m.P*.- ( CLAUDIA VILLEMAIRE In the early days, farmers would use this antique wooden thrashing machine.BROME FAIR - SEPT.3, 4, 5, 6 THE YAMASKA LITERACY COUNCIL WILL BE THERE! 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Ernest Banks."Updating the communication system here has been kind of a pet project of mine, along with a couple of buddies who are very knowledgeable in this field.We have a great system set up, something that will be sufficient for many years to come and we hope our next generation of organizers and supporters will be there to use it," "I started coming here years ago, working for the phone company, setting up communications system each year.Then I began staying on the grounds to help out and the rest is history.This is a great fair, one I loved to visit, and, before long, soon learned anyone offering to help was soon part of the Brome Fair family.It's a fun fair.one of the biggest and.probably one of the best." (Banks is vice-president this year.) Alan Webster."I was president in '69 and have been working for the Brome Fair ever since.It's not easy keeping that agricultural connection going when you're renting space to people who might be offering fudge or bottled water.Seems like a long way from agriculture, this type of item.” “But we try very hard to always keep agriculture in the spotlight while filling up the spaces we have.And you know, there are folks who must think fairs are important because they'be been coming back year after year, reserving their kiosk as soon as the fair finshes.To me, that's a definite sign the future looks good." (Webster is the coordinator, in charge of commercial space) Alain Lavigne.JTm in charge of horses and I can tell you right now, the horse barns are full to cracking, the race program is full and I'm all tired out.We have horse show classes to see to every day of the fair and race day.” “Everything must be letter-perfect.We have roadster classes and the special postman's competition, reminding £*tduatrUeùy ÇoA* 7% £ie9 Reg *699 •TRACTOR 13 HP 38” GARDEN-WAY ' Always the best price guaranteed on approved credit.Information in store.Preparation & delivery included.Trades welcomed.•Floor models & Demos limited quantities.Brand new full warranty.Les Equipements David Taylor Inc.140 Route 116, Richmond, Quebec Tel.: 826-5101 • 1-800-985-8455 worn ram The exhibition will be open to the public on Friday, at 7:00 a.m.and will continue until 6:00 p.m.on Monday.DAILY ADMISSION TO GROUNDS Adults Children under 12 years of age FRIDAY - Seniors and Students Parking, Automotive Vehicles and Teams, as long as space available.Four day pass, one entry per day.GST/QST INCLUDED TEL: (450) 242-EXPO (3976) Çmm Pwduce Pityercuûutittÿ cud nefail $8.00 $5.00 $3.00 $3.00 ^ Montréal Bromont cr n Sherbrooke p Tot iron Hill Bolton Centre Cowansville West Brome (215 South Bolton Sutton .Sutton Mansonville Glen Sutton Abercorn Highwater U.S.A.North Troy 105 ÎQ5) Richtord Pr.da?nfgMP8U:3Q pm MUP OF ClilOUNOV 1-4 Cattle 5 Sheep Poultry Dairy Goats/ Display Cattle Outdoor Cattle Show Ring Bleachers 9 15 16 17 18 19 Artisan Kiosks West End Washrooms Washroom Handicap Facilities Grandstand Stage 34 35 36 37 38 Loading Ramp Main Power Station Museum display Ambulance Agricultural Machinery Display 10 Main Office 20 Canteen 39 Midway 11 Handicraft 21 Holding Ring 40 1/2 Mile Exhibits 22- 28 Horse Barns Race Track 12 Public 29- 30 Race Horse 41 Covered Arena Telephones Paddocks 42 Viewing Stand 13 Main Building SI Hay Straw Handicap 14 Horticultural 32 Maintenance 44 Container Exhibits 33 Wash Stand 45 Entertainment Centre 46 47 48 49 50 51 East End Washrooms Pedestrian Entrance Pari-Mutuel Betting Booths Exhibitor House Trailers Milking Parlour Exhibits NO DOGS ON THE FAIRGROUNDS 20 ^0 m2 .\ 19 1 21 \ l ^ 40 THE RECORD • BROME FAIR SUPPLEMENT • Wednesday, September 1, 1999 page 11 iiROME MlR- PROGRAM FRIDAY 09:00 Farm Produce Judging 10:00 Horse Judging*** Beef Cattle Judging, Angus, Galloway & Hereford 12:00 The Duke of Magic*’ 13:00 Beef Cattle Judging, Charolais, Shorthorn, Simmental 15:00 The Duke of Magic** 17:00 Q.Y.F.Horse Show*** The Duke of Magic” 18:00 “Wild Spirits' Line Dancing Demonstration** 19:00 NO FENCES Garth Brooks Tribute*** 20:30 Horse Pull*** SATURDAY 08:30 Horse Judging*" i 10:00 Dairy Cattle Judging, Ayrshire, Holstein Poultry Judging Birds of Prey Flight Demonstrations**** i 11:00 Dairy Cattle Judging, Jersey Sandy Ward “Road House” Band** 12:00 Quebec Horse Extravaganza*** 13:00 Rabbit Judging The Duke of Magic ** Î 13:30 Harness Racing”* ; 14:00 Home Brew Dixie Band** : 14:30 Harness Racing*** i 15:00 Birds of Prey Flight Demonstrations*” 116:00 Harness Racing*” “Wild Spirits” Line Dancing Demonstration*** 17:00 Birds of Prey Flight Demonstrations**** 18:00 The Duke of Magic” 20:30 THE PAUL BRANDT SHOW*** 22:00 Sandy Ward “Road House” Band* SUNDAY 09:00 Sheep Judging* Horse Judging”* Musikmeisters** j 10:00 Dairy Goat Judging* The Duke of Magic” } 11:00 Rainbow Country doggers Demonstration** Birds of Prey Flight Demonstrations**" i 12:00 Quebec Horse Extravaganza”* 13:00 THE BIG PARADE”* The Duke of Magic” 13:30 Q.Y.F.Judging Competitions* 14:00 Knowlton Harmony Band** : 14:45 Harness Racing”* 15:00 Rainbow Country Cloggers Demonstration** Birds of Prey Flight Demonstrations'” 16:00 Home Brew Dixie Band** 16:30 Harness Racing*” ! 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(450) 242*1621 page 12 BROME COUNTY NEWS • BROME FAIR SUPPLEMENT • Wednesday, September 1, 1999 UP TO FINANCING FROM ¦ MiM LARGEST THE LARGEST 317 COWANSVILLE (450)266-0101 VEHICLE CENTER IN THE REGION RECORD FILES ¦Wk Double The Fun Twins Amy and Jennifer Almit.We love going to the fair.We really love the animals.It’s fun.’ .1 & M Country Store has a new convenient set-up mrnMi Groceries, ammo & new gift ideas, dry flowers, ARRANGEMENTS, COLD BEER, GREAT BEVERAGE PRICES CHECKOUT OUR SPECIALS CREEMEE'S 3 diff.flavours, milk shakes & sundaes The lowest gas prices around Super $-135 $4 22 $4 ¦ Regular I Diesel I Kerosene OPEN: Mon.- Sat.: 7 - 9 p.m.Sun.: 8 - 8 p.m.61 East Richford (802) 848-3364 BROME COUNTY NEWS - BROME FAIR SUPPLEMENT • Wednesday, September 1, 1999 page 13 A touch of color on the hillsides now Imagine the creek of wooden-spolced wheels and leather springs By Claudia Villemaire Brome Whether you take the short way or the long way, on Labour Day weekend all roads lead to Brome.There’s a touch of color on the hillsides now, a sign of summer’s end, and prime time for a ramble through those very hills.Fair- goers can plan ahead a bit to give themselves timeto enjoy the setting.Brome village is hidden in a small valley, nestled beneath the Sutton mountains, Echo and Glen.Getting off the highways is a great first step.Gravel roads may not be for everyone, but there are plenty of secondary paved roads to open up new vistas and appreciate the area.If you don’t mind a bit of gravel try Stagecoach Road, which can be an adventure into an imagined past where ‘la diligence’, the horsedrawn passenger coach, was the trendy mode of gracious travel.Later a railway would carry goods and people across the valley but early and we must add, brave, travellers had to climb those mountainous trails to travel between Brome or Nelsonville, (Cowansville), and points more distant.But a motorist must stop to really re-live those bygone days.Shut off the motor and listen to the earth sounds.Pick a spot high up, where the road runs straight and smooth, seemingly tacked to the side of a steep hill, and the vista is clear straight up the valley to the mountains, layer up on layer, shrouded in misty blue miles away.Imagine the sound of jingling harness on four sweating horses, the thunder of iron shod hooves, the creek of wood-spoked wheels and leather springs on a heavy See day tripping Page 14 bIRAMCE irjxi Assurances Lanoue & Ouellet, Inc.1 197 rue Principale, Bedford, Québec JOJ 1A0 Tél.: (514) 248-4367 299-2353 Sans frais 1-800-363-9265 Fax: (514) 248-4454 .5 VICTORIA, KNOWLTON LYNNE BLESER, ESTHETICIAN facials • produits de beauté electrolysis • electrolyse wax in/,' • épilation à la cire I T (450) 242-1881 JTw (Rov, aune au Steak STEAK HOUSE Table d’hôte starting at $9.95 The best sizzling steak in the area! 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