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Brome County NEW Wednesday, March 13, 2002 OPEN OAILY 8-10 P.M 250 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton 243-6155 The Gazaille Family The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome—Missisquoi BMP benefit dinner sets record levels Is '-W£t¥?s: I FERNAND RENAUIT/SPECIAL After years of trimming the fat from the federal budget, federal Finance Minister Paul Martin (who has a home in Iron Hill), took some time to slice roast beef at the annual Mayors’ and Councillors' Dinner to mise money for the BMP.‘Best ever’ mayors’ and councillors ’ supper nets more donations than any other year By Maurice Crossfield The annual Brome-Missisquoi mayors’ and councillors' benefit dinner on Feb.24 set record attendance levels and donations to the Brome-Missisquoi Perkins Hospital according to event organizers “The dinner was our best ever.” said George Bristol, a Brome Lake town councillor and one of the main organizers of the annual event.“We raised more money than ever before.” Bristol was among a team of volunteers that included the mayors and councillors of Brome Lake, Sutton, Sutton Township and Abercorn.Also on hand were federal Finance Minister Paul Martin, Brome-Missisquoi MP Denis Paradis and his brother, MNA Pierre Paradis.After years of carving away at the federal budget, Martin took some time to carve the roast beef.“It gave our local people the chance to see our politicians are interested in the community,” Bristol said.“This is not just a hospital effort.It’s an effort to get the community together on a cold winter’s night.If we can make some money for the hospital, then that’s fine.” The mayor and councillors annual They’re boaoack .CAROLINE KKHNE/CORRESPONDENT It's round two for the 34th annual Bedford/ Kensington PEI Hockey Exchange as families in die Bedford area welcome players, parents and chaperones from the maritimes.See Pages 8-9.dinner has become something of a local phenomenon, raising between $50,000 and $60,000 for the BMP Foundation over the last 14 years.That’s a far cry from the early years, when a spaghetti dinner would raise a few hundred dollars.This latest edition of the dinner saw nearly 550 people spending the $13.95 for a roast beef dinner.Bristol said that while much of that price goes towards covering costs, many people also make donations that go directly to the BMP Foundation.“We could sell more tickets, but then we’d start crowding people, and we don’t want to do that,” he said.Bristol added that one thing the annual fundraising dinner isn’t lacking is volunteers.Every year, 30 to 40 people pitch in to help out, and things have now reached the point where volunteers have even been turned away.“It’s a West Brome affair,” said Bristol, stating that despite its evergrowing popularity there are no plans to move it to a larger venue.“The Auberge West Brome has always been very generous.” To find out just how much the annual dinner raised check out next week’s Brome County News.ESSAÎM Always at your service Pierre Marziali ____ Pharmacist Honrs: Mon.-Wed.9-8 p.m.Thurs.& F>i.9-9 p.m.Sat.9-6 p.m.408 South St., Cowansville 263-2171 < 54B Principale N (450) 538-5858 ' Membre ASBO Certifié par SAË Complete insurance Sutton Quebec 1 (877) 538-5858 WELDmThEATRE 104 N.Main St.Albans, 5FV ICE AGE J MAR.15-21 TIME MACHINE 7,9kkLS4,Sm:2 ^ 7,184: mm« « 40 DAYS NOUGHTS E mm Women's Film Festival: BREAD & TULIPS ton liait 7 Coming: E.T., Wo Worn Soldtoro, Block 2, CroooRoadt ^.i —————— Résidence pour les Aînés / Retirement Residence Long term or convalescent stays with 24-hour care — 28 Mount Echo, Knowlton (450) 242-4663 Website: manoirtacbrome.com page 2 Wednesday, March 13, 2002 Brome County News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar March 14 ST.PATRICK’S SOUP & DESSERT LUNCHEON at All Saints Anglican Church, Dunham, noon.Donation: $6.Cards to be played immediately following lunch.Info: 450-295-3341 or 295-2349.The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 ST.PATRICK’S DAY LUNCHEON at 77 Lewis St., Waterloo, 11:30 a.m.to 1:30 p.m.The meal will be a beef dinner.Admission, $5.Entertainment with Norm and Vel.March 15 Royal Canadian Legion ST.PATRICK’S DAY SUPPER at 120 Davignon St., Cowansville, 5:30 to 7 p.m.Corned beef and cabbage, Irish Stew, etc.Admission, $12.Info: 450-263-343.Members and non-members welcome.SOUP AND DESSERT LUNCHEON at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, 11:30 a.m.to 1 p.m.Homemade soup, chowder, bread, yummy desserts and beverages.Admission: Adults, $6; children, five -10 yrs., $3.Advanced reservations appreciated.Info: 450-263-0204.March 16 The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 POT LUCK SUPPER at 77 Lewis St., Waterloo, 5 to 7 p.m.Admission, $5.Come and join in the fun with Norm and Vel supplying entertainment! CRIB TOURNAMENT at I.O.O.F.Hall 476 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton, 1:30 p.m.Admission, $5.Door prizes.DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE at Sutton Yoga Centre, 111 Principale N., Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1V0 Tel.: (450) 242-1188 / Fax: (450) 243-5155 RATES & DEADLINES COMMUNITY CALENDAR Brome County News Community Calendar is reserved tor non-profit organizations only.Deadline is noon on Mondays.A pre-paid tee of $6 is required weekly.Please forward notices to Box 488, Knowlton, JOE 1V0, email: bcn-news@qc.aibn.com, or fax: (450) 243-SI 55.Visa and Mastercard accepted.Sutton, 7:30 p.m.Dances, readings and practices from the world’s spiritual traditions: ‘Bringing Forth’.Bilingual.No experience necessary.Suggested contribution: $5 to $10.Info: Munira Judith Avinger, 450-263-6685.ST.PATRICK’S DAY WOOD CUTTING CONTEST to benefit Mansonville Scouts, Cubs and Beavers at Bar 243, 377 rte de Mansonville.Registration: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., starts 10:30 a.m.sharp.Competitions: four-person teams, cut, split and pile ($30).Info: Joanne George, 450-292-5864/292-4408, Wendy George, 292-3434.March 17 Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #158 WESTERN BREAKFAST, All You Can Eat, 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.at 2 Curley St., Sutton.Admission, $5.50, children under 10, $2.50.The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77, Country Breakfast at 77 Lewis St., Waterloo, 8:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.Admission: Adults, $5; children under 10 yrs, $2.50.Live entertainment with Norm and Vel.Royal Canadian Legion BREAKFAST at 120 Davignon St., Cowansville, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Everyone welcome! March 18 ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY of the Cowansville Volunteer Centre at Community Centre, 169 Principale St., Cowansville, 7 p.m.Board of Directors will make progress report on all activities.Welcome to all.March 18 to 27 Knowlton Academy READ-A-THON 2002 encouraging all students to read every day, joining in on a friendly competition to see which class will have the highest reading time and who will bring in the most pledges.All proceeds to benefit students of Knowlton Academy.Hoping you will join us in encouraging these children in their reading endeavors.March 20 BLACK HAWK DOWN (English) |T3 y1 Fit, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur: 6:30 pm LE FABULEUX DESTIN D'AMÉLIE POULIN (French) GO Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur.: 9 pm Iwpoimiowssi (B#) GD Fri., Thur.: 4 p.m.Sa!, Sun.: 1 p.m.-3 p.m.From Mar.15" to Mar.21‘ Web site: www.theatreprincess corn For info: 263-5900 SSBBW* • MATINEES • • FRI.MON.* * TUES .* * WED.: S5.00 .Knowlton United Church U.C.W.BRIDGE AND 500 PARTY, noon.Soup and dessert, $5.All welcome.March 23 Townships Toddlers BENEFIT ROAST BEEF AND PORK B.B.Q.for Mtl.Childrens’ & B.M.P.Hospitals at Oddfellows Hall, Knowlton, 5 to 7 p.m.Dance to follow with Borderline & Silverado.Admission, $10.Info/reservations: 450-266-1716.Bring your favourite recipes for our fall cookbook.COFFEE HOUSE AND SILENT AUCTION sponsored by Waterloo Elementary School Parents Committee at Waterloo Elementary, 5 Clark Hill, Waterloo, 7 to 10 p.m., (6:30 - 7 p.m., sneak preview of silent auction).Lots of entertainment and great articles.Admission: $3; students, $2, under 5 , free.Canteen on premises.March 24 Royal Canadian Legion SAW CUTTING CONTEST (chainsaws and crosssaws) at 120 Davignon St., Cowansville.Events: $3 each: games and door prizes.Canteen open.Registration, 1 p.m.$400 purse.Info: Gerry Rumsby, 450-263-4927 or Legion, 263-3543.Arts Calendar March 14 to 24 Knowlton Players proudly present ARSENIC AND OLD LACE by Joseph Kesselring.Directed by Christopher Freeman at Theatre Lac Brome, Knowlton.Evening performances, 8 p.m., Sunday matinees, 2 p.m.Admission: $10 adults, $5 children.Reservations: 450-263-1061.Opening night benefits BMP Hospital Foundation, available at Brome Lake Books and L.L.Brome.April 20 KNOWLTON HARMONY BAND SPRING CONCERT 2002 at Knowlton Pub Playhouse, 267 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton at 8 p.m.Matinee performance, Sunday, 2 p.m.Tickets, $10 at door or reservations.Info: Bob Quil-liams, 450-297-2797, Wade Johnston, 243-5432.Church Services KNOWLTON/CREEK PASTORAL CHARGE: Worship and song by members & Rev.Burn Purdon.Creek United, Foster, 9:30 a.m.Knowlton United, Knowlton, 11 a.m.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 and 10 a.m.Sunday school and nursery, 10 a.m.The Rev.Ralph T.Leavitt - Pastor.Allow us to welcome you.PARISH OF BROME: Anglican Worship Service on the third Sunday of every month: 9 a.m.- morning prayer, Church of the Ascension, West Brome; 11 a.m.morning prayer (Lay Readers), Holy Trinity, Iron; 11 a.m., morning prayer, St.John the Evangelist, Brome Village: 2:30 p.m.evening prayer or Holy Communion, St.Aidan’s, Sutton Junction.All Welcome! Call the Rev.Rick Gariepy (450) 243-6096.ST.PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH, WATERLOO: Sunday services at 11 a.m.No service on March 24; Good Friday service at 7:30 p.m.on March 29; Easter service, 11 a.m.COWANSVILLE AREA PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH: Worship and Sunday school at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, at 10:30 a.m.Choir practice at 9 a.m.Rev.Mary MacPherson officiating.All welcome.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH SUTTON: We warmly welcome you to join us in worship of the Lord.Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.at 52 Principale Sud.The Rev.Canon Tim Smart, Rector.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.BEDFORD UNITED CHURCH PASTORAL CHARGE: We invite you to come and worship with us.Minister, Rev.Malcolm Cogswell.Services: Stan-bridge East, 9:30 a.m., joint service at St.James Anglican Church in Bedford, 11 a.m., Mystic, 12:30 p.m.All welcome.BAPTIST CHURCHES: Sunday Services: Mansonville Baptist, 9:30 a.m.; Olivet Baptist, Sutton, 11 a.m.All welcome.Community Notes ADVANCED NOTICE: West Brome Church of the Ascension Luncheon Card Parties May 2, 16, Sept.5, 19.To reserve, call Evelyn at 450-263-1938 or Jean 263-5724.Annual Flea Market, June 22.Brome County 88 Lakeside.Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 / 242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Published weekly by 1195 Galt E„ Sherbrooke, Quebec, jig 1Y7 fax: (819) 569-3945 E-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com RECORD Randy Kinneak 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 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Record Correspondent Sunshine Theatre will take its production of Yasmina Reza’s international hit Art on the road from mid-April to mid-May.The troupe, founded by Don Wilson, Sunil Mahtani and Kate Wisdom, performed Art last summer.The newly resurrected production directed by Sunil Mahtani will tour the Eastern Townships with performances in Lennoxville, Stanstead, Mansonville, Knowlton and Bedford.Originally written in French, the play was translated by Christopher Hampton (Dangerous Liaisons).Last year, Art was performed at Montreal’s Centaur Theatre and not long after, by Sunshine Theatre in a production by artistic director Mahtani starring Doug Hooper (Marc), Donald Wilson (Serge), Bob Hennessy (Yvan) and with lighting by Ralph Steiner.Art was an international hit, gamering Olivier Awards in London and Tony Awards in New York.The play examines the eternal philosophical debate on the nature of art.When Serge proudly displays his latest purchase, a very expensive, all-white canvas, his best friend Marc hits the roof, testing the limits of honesty and friendship.Yvan, the third character of the triumvirate, tries to figure out what all the fuss is about.“Their confrontation over this work of art has hilarious and has devastating results,” says director Mahtani.A simple canvas thus becomes the catalyst that reveals the fragile threads that bind friendships.Because of minimal cast and scenery requirements, Art is a perfect vehicle for a touring show.Cast member Wilson said r that Sunshine Theatre was one of the first amateur companies to be permitted to perform the play while it was still making rounds in major concert halls because of Sunshine Theatre’s unusual not-for-profit status and its mandate to bring theatre to rural communities.The spring tour was organized in conjunction with local groups who will provide the venue, sell tickets and in return, retain a part of the ticket proceeds for their non-profit endeavour.Wilson said that the project also helps Sunshine Theatre which hopes to develop a new crop of theatregoers.The tour will begin Friday April 19 at 8 p.m.and Saturday April 20 at 2 p.m.in a benefit performance to be held at the Mansonville Town Hall.Ticket proceeds will benefit the Mansonville Youth Group.The tour continues Friday April 26 at 8 p.m„ Saturday April 27 at 8 p.m.and Sunday April 28 at 2 p.m.at the Knowlton Playhouse to benefit the New Theatre Building Fund.The tour moves to Richmond for performances Friday May 3 at 2 p.m.and 8 pan.at Richmond Regional High School in a fundraiser to benefit the Literacy Council.Lennoxville will host two performances of Art on Saturday May 4 at 2 p.m.and 8 p.m.at the Bishop’s University Studio The atre in a benefit for the Uplands Heritage and Cultural Society.The action moves on to Stanstead, where Sunshine Theatre will perform Art Friday May 10 at 8 p.m.at the Haskell Opera House in a benefit performance for Border Fest.The tour closes in Bedford with performances on Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m.and 8 p.m.at the Anglican Church Hall in a benefit for the Anglican Church.Tickets will be available in advance from the local hosting organizations or at selected outlets.Ticket purchasing information will be published in an upcoming edition of the Brome County News.La Petite Eglise opens 2002 season :: ¦:¦¦¦¦ y ¦ _ ' CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT La Petite Église is located in the former Presbyterian church at rue St-Joseph, Famham.r J_is By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Foster a Petite Église de Farnham, located at 401 rue St-Joseph, will open its 2002 I season on March 16 with a concert by Vent du nord, a trio that plays original music inspired by the Celtic spirit.La Petite Église’s mission is to offer a place for cultural events featuring professional musicians performing a repertoire as varied as classical, world music and jazz.The church is located in what was once a Presbyterian church.Built in 1886, the church was used as a Masonic Temple between 1920 and 1985.Since 1997, it has been home to concert series ‘Concerts entre amis’, ‘Son et brioche’ and Théâtre pour enfants.It is also available for rental as a recording studio, meeting room or for special events.On Saturday March 16 (8 p.m.), Vent du nord will open ‘Concert entre amis’ on the eve of St.Patrick’s Day.The Celtic trio features Nicolas Boulerice, Olivier Demers and Sébastien Dufour.On Saturday April 6 (8 p.m.), Russian violinist Sergei Trofanov, accompanied by an accordion and a piano, will perform music from Eastern Europe.On Sunday April 14 (11 a.m.), violinist Virgini Gagné and guitarist Rodrigo Rubilar will perform a musical trib-ute to the tango and the music of Buenos Aires.On Saturday April 20 (1 p.m.and 3 p.m.), Théâtre pour enfants will present Titomtouti, an animated tale with Martine Dostie.On April 27, the Trio Vivienne Deane will perform jazz.Vocalist Deane is accompanied by Skip Bey (stand-up bass) and Tim Jackson (piano).For the 2002 season schedule and ticket prices, visit www.petiteeglise.com or call 450-293-7779.Dining ot a new level.Throughout the week MONDAYS Bring o friend! Buy one lunch or dinner & get your friend's entrée for 50% OFF! WEDNESDAYS Séoutôe- Attorney - Avocate 20 .U//RV f 83 Saint-Paul West Montreal, Qc H2Y1Z1 Tel.: (514) 842-8051 Fax: (514) 842-8055 11 du Mont Aki Bromont, Qc J2L 3G3 Tel.: (450) 266-2145 Cell.: (514) 220-4628 Brunch every Sunday Reservations Plej*s® 243-6183 50 Victoria St., Knowlton OVER THE HUMP LUNCHEON BUFFET Clam chowder, vegetable soup, salad bar, bread table, 2 feature hot entrées, dessert •j om_2 pm_$y95U.S.THURSDAYS Mexican Night is the HOTTEST deal going! Jolcpeno Peppers «Mexican Pizza : «Chicken Fajita «Beef Burito & Cheese «Enchilada «Beef & Chicken ¦ •Quesadilla Supreme «Vegetarian ; ¦ Nocho «Grande Supreme f exchange on Canadian dollars m*ry Tuesday FRIDAYS PRIME RID NIGHT -FOUR DELICIOUS WAYS • Blackened • Hotel style • Barbequed • Au jus ONLYS10,5US SUNDAYS 15% OFF SENIORS' DISCOUNT BREAKFAST BUFFET •Marmalade cream roll «Hor cross buns «Raspberry swirl buns «Apricot tarts •Scrambled eggs «Waffles •Pancakes «French roast •Fresh fruit bowl «Chipped beef gravy «Sausage •Gravy ’N biscuits 6 baked ham Adults: ‘7,sus Child: l395US 7:30 “"-11:30 - 25 exchange all other days of the iceelt 47 Landing St., Newport 802-334-2340 page 4 Wednesday, March 13, 2002 Brome County News Road rage, airbags, clean machines and more I’m going to touch on a few different things this week, so let’s get started: First off, today marks the beginning of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week.Farming is a pretty dangerous business, ranking up there with coal mining, high steel working and being a courier for the Hell’s Angels.This week is dedicated to making farmers and their employees more aware of the dangers, and maybe save a life or two in the process.Actually, the theme of the week doesn’t have anything to do with working around machinery, so I’m not going to go into big details.The emphasis this year is on livestock-handling safety.It’s no laughing matter when you consider that only about one in 20 victims survive a bull attack, and account for 42 per cent of livestock fatalities.I met a Waterville farmer a few years back who was one of the survivors.Thanks to the quick thinking of his hired man he’s still alive today.But he came within a breath of dying, all because he was moving the bull’s “ladies” to another field.The bull was last seen being served up on a bun.Like I said before, this is a column about vehicles.But for all of you farmers out there, take a few minutes this week and rethink your daily safety practices.The rest of us appreciate the food on our tables, and we’d prefer that you don’t get yourself killed trying to feed us.Road Rage A Ste-Foy group is denouncing provincial justice minister Paul Bégin for not appealing an overly lenient sentence for a case of road rage.While the victim sustained serious head injuries in July 2000 and has not been able to return to work, his attacker got a 15 month sentence “to be served in the community.” Martin Blouin also gets to keep his licence.“Cases of road rage are now part of our daily lives,” said Martin Cadieux, spokesman for the Droits des accidentés du travail et d’automobile du Québec.“By not contesting this type of insufficient sentence the minister doesn’t warn against unacceptable behavior.” That’s getting off pretty lightly for wrecking a person’s life.The victim of the beating is probably feeling like the system failed him, and he’s right.There isn’t much one can do to justify such a beating, but it just goes to show what can happen out there.If you want to avoid being in a road rage incident, start off by driving responsibly.If someone ticks you off, let it pass.And if you end up in a situation where an angry motorist is walking towards your car, put up the windows and lock the doors.If you witness a road rage incident, call 911.As the Ste-Foy case shows they might not get the sentence they1, deserve, but maybe the hassle of it all will prevent them from doing the same thing to someone else.Airbags As I mentioned last week, the recall of rebuilt airbags in the province has been underwhelming.So this week the province’s automobile insurance board, the SAAQ is raising the alarm once again.Of the 4,783 Quebec cars cruising around with these things, only 372 have been replaced.The big hang up in all of this is that the SAAQ feels it has no obligation to replace the rebuilt bags with new ones, and the company involved has gone bankrupt.That leaves motorists on the hook for between $1,500 and $2,000 per bag.While it’s a drag to fork out that kind of cash, think of it this way: If you had a hand grenade rattling around inside your dash, you’d probably be willing to pay to have it removed.That’s basically what these airbags are, being rebuilt with gunpowder and metal casings.Tests show them able to fling metal shards 15 metres.Imagine one going off in your car.Cleaner Vroom Bombardier announced this week it will be offering its new Rotax 800 2-TEC engine for its 2003 Skidoo’s.The new semi-direct injection two-stroke engine is promising as much power as ever, but with a lot less pollution.Traditionally, two-stroke engines, which burn a combination of gas and oil, are heavy polluters.But because of their light weight they are excellent for snowmobiles, boat motors, chainsaws and the like.This new engine is supposed to produce a 50 per cent reduction in hydrocarbon emissions, while getting 25 per cent better fuel mileage.A key component in the new engine is a central computer that monitors ambient temperature, altitude, engine temperature and the throttle position.From that it decides how the engine will run the most efficiently.There’s no choke to fiddle with, so you just press the start button and go.Yet one more vehicle where tuning up the engine is no longer a matter of using a screwdriver to fiddle with the adjustments.But if it saves the environment, then so be it.Under The Hood Maurice Crossfield Foundation provides residence for disabled people Staff More than 60 people from Knowlton and area recently participated in an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12 Oak St., Knowlton, the latest community residence within the Butters-Savoy et Horizon service system for the intellectually disabled.The house was made possibly by a generous donation from The Alva Foundation to the Butters Foundation in its last capital fundraising campaign, which raised more than $2.6 million for services and specialized equipment for handicapped children and young adults.The house provides a permanent resident for three young adults in the Knowlton.The Oak Street residence is the fifth in a network of residences in Knowlton for intellectually dis- Butters Homes Inc., with donations from The abled adults, purchased or constructed by Butters Foundation.COURTESY BUTTERS HOMES INC.*; - The ribbon-cutting was performed by Claire Kerrigan (right), Janet Fisher (left), both representing the Alva Foundation, and Dr.Bill Barakett (centre), president of the Butters Foundation.Benefit for Horizon pour Elle CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Sutton feminist and retired translator Lucille Champagne (pictured here with Ruby Whynot) is selling pink ribbons to benefit Horizon pour Elle, the women's shelter located in Cowansville.On March 8, to mark International Women’s Day, Champagne was out on the streets of Sutton carrying a basket filled with the simple pink lapel bows which she makes and sells for $2 as a benefit for the shelter.Those who missed Champagne on International Women's Day may buy a pink ribbon and, at the same time, support Horizon pour Elle, at Sutton's Book Nook. ¦ Brome County News Wednesday, March 13, 2002 page 5 Knowlton resident claims to ‘have it made By Karen Rooney Special to The Record In a life that has taken him from the fronts of WWl i to the classrooms of St.Lambert, Que, Knowlton resident John Rosevear claims to have it made as he looks back at a lifetime of hardships and happiness.Rosevear was born July 27,1925 in St.Lambert, where he lived until he moved to the Eastern Townships in the 1980s.After high school, he enlisted with a sufficient academic level, and was sent to McGill University to begin officer training.He stayed in Douglas Hall barracks, and was sent to England in February of 1945.World War II ended in May, and Rosevear was recalled from northern Germany to England where he became a clerk in the Canadian Military Hospital for Social Diseases.He was offered a choice of positions either as a military policeman a physical education teacher or a clerk, and accepted the latter.Once back in Montreal, the Canadian government paid for him to go back to McGill University where he earned a BSC in Biology and an MA in Education.Rosevear first met his wife June while filling in for her at a St.Lambert school, where he later taught from 1950 to 1966.Upon returning from England, John and June chaperoned school dances together, after which they married in 1953 and had four children: Marguerite, Mary, Jack and James.After retiring from the classroom, Rosevear accepted a position as a civil servant for the provincial government.After the Quiet Revolution led the Ministry of Education to establish nine regional offices —the Montreal office covered from Hull to Sherbrooke — Rosevear became the assistant director where his duty was to sell school reform.Before his retirement in 1979, he served six years as interim director.Since moving to Knowlton in 1982, Rosevear and his wife June have been constantly renovating their home.Originally built by Rosevear’s grandfather .emml |l nM hj ¦ i Speak right from the heart.A donation in memory of a loved one is a gift of hope.It takes just a few minutes.A card will be sent to the bereaved family as a token of your sympathy and generosity.1 888 473-4636 $ HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF QUÉBEC i.&> Bistro Knowlton Pub Relax / / ijuilhams # .>‘tc ^ MUSSELS & FRIES all you can eat Every Friday Night $13.95 "Gourmand” brunches Every Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm $19.95 Half price 6-12 years Reservation please M.A.P.package from $175 in double occ.Discount of 50% of price of the room on the 2"1,3"', 4* and 5* night from Sunday to Thursday night included.A A a Easter Brunch Sunday, March 31,2002 1“ service 10:30 a.m.- 2"“ service 1:00 p.m.$22.65 p.p.plus taxes and service Half price for children 6 to 12 years old Free for children under 6 years old Reserve early ¦ ticket required Dinner-Concert Opera "Music around the world” with Micheline Camirand, Soprano and her invited artists.Big musical trip around the world Distribution, soprano, tenor, violin and piano Sunday, April 21,2002 5:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m.$59.95* + taxes * Includes: cocktail, 5 courses meal, service tip and concert Reservations please Lodging and dinner-concert available Next Dinner-concerts May 26 and June 16,2002 Reservations: 450-243-0404 or 1-888-922-0404 572 Lakeside Rd„ Brome Lake Exit 90, autoroute 10, Rte, 243 at 5 km from the exit.CUD Medic Alert ALWAYS O N CALL www.medicalert.ca o r~ more information l-sao-SGS-isav Miss.Library & La Maison du Music for all your special events! Stacey Loewen harpist (514) 735-3970 Live briefs • The Traveling Storyteller and Co.from Sheldon, Vt pre sent an Easter Bunny Storytelling Package for kids and grown ups alike at the Missisquoi Public Library, 185 Champlain, Philipsburg, Sunday, March 24, at 2 p.m.Admission is free, but donations are welcome would be appreciated.For more information, call 450-248H402.• La Maison du Livre, located at 371 Rte 202 in Stanbridge-Station, will hold its monthly film history workshop Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m.The workshop will feature Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1966 controversial film Blow-Up (original English version), depicting London’s mid-60s counterculture.Admission is free, but donations are welcome.• Two young multidisciplinary artists from Saint-Armand, SIRIS and GAMH, present a selection of their works at La Maison du Livre.The exhibit runs until April 30, on Tuesdays, from 1 to 7 p.m.Admission is free.Info: 450-248-3388. Brome County News Wednesday, March 13, 2002 page 7 Author explores Canada in American Civil War By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent The U.S.Civil War (1861-65) shaped the history of its neighbour to the north, and the role of Canadians in the most bloody and contentious war fought on American soil is something that generations since have not forgotten.That may be why historian and lawyer Mark Vinet undertook the subject of Canada and the American Civil War in a lecture at Atwater Library in Montreal last Saturday as part of the WARM Speaker’s Series on Canada’s little-known role in America’s greatest tragedy.Vinet was born in 1964 in Sorel, Que.into a family with bicultural ancestry.He completed a law degree at McGill, and has since been a practicing copyright and entertainment lawyer.After completing his law degree, Vinet performed graduate studies in history in Europe.His strong personal interest in the American Civil War resulted in the creation of the Canada Civil War Association and the North American Historical Institute.Vinet is also the host of a weekly radio show on CHOD-FM 92.1 on history-related topics and a frequent lecturer on Civil War topics in the U.S.and Canada.Vinet says that approximately 70,000 books, fiction and non-fiction, have been written on the American Civil War, making it one of the most studied corners of U.S.history.Prelude to War, the title of his book and lecture, is the first in a series entitled Canada and the American Civil War, the profits from which support historical and conservation projects.Prelude to War is an easily read, “popular” history, without the extensive footnoting of a scholarly work, but accompanied with a robust bibliography.The first installment of the series focuses on the forces driving the Union toward a schism, with extensive coverage of slavery and the abolitionist movement.Documentary evidence indicates that approximately 50,000 Canadian-born men served on either side of the Civil War.Canadians living in the U.S., especially Quebecers who moved to New England mill towns, married and began to set down new roots, could not have easily avoided the conflict.Some may have answered the call for enlistment out of moral conscience, others, to prove loyalty to their new home.Others, undoubtedly, were attracted by an attractive sign-up bonus and the $13 monthly pay, which the author says, was a relatively good wage for what many enlistees believed would be short work.The total number of Canadians who served is small relative to the Union army’s peak enlistment of 1.5 million.However, four Canadians still attained the rank of brigadier-general and 29 won the Congressional Medal of Honour.One Canadian ho fought and died was the author’s own ancestor, Fabien Vinet, who joined the relative safety of the artillery only to be converted to infantry by the new head of the Army of the Potomac, Ulysses S.Grant.(Vinet hopes to write a biography of Fabien, who embarked on his military career just in time to take part Grant’s campaigns against Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia in what would be some of the most punishing, costly and, ultimately, decisive campaigns of the war.) Vinet asserts that the outcome of the conflict was of no small consequence to Canadian leaders, who believed that successful succession by the southern states might result in an attempt by northern states to seize Canadian territories and that a decisive a victory by the North might similarly result in aggression against Canada.Given an 1851 population ratio of 23 million Americans versus 2.4 million Canadians, the outcome of such a confrontation was by no means promising.It is no coincidence then, says the author, that serious talks of Canadian Confederation were taking place at a time when the outcome in the conflict to the south was still uncertain.Vinet explores how, for the 27 years between the abolition of slavery in British territories and the abolition of slavery in the U.S., Canada served as a haven for nearly 30,000 runaway slaves.Though life in the “Promised Land” still included, for many, a life of segregation, poverty and discrimination at the hands of white Canadians, it nonetheless did include freedom.It is ironic that Canada’s role in the harbouring runaway slaves from one of the greatest institutional evils of U.S.history, is only in recent decades receiving the scholarly and popular attention that it deserves.For Vinet and future historians, this is a welcome opportunity Mark Vinet’s book, Canada and the American Civil War: Prelude to War can be ordered through his website at http://www.geocities.com/marlcvinet.C.K.’s INCOME TAX SERVICE & BOOK-KEEPING Bilingual & Confidential Individual Income Tax returns Self-employed Small businesses Pick up 4 ttelkm) Semcejimilable 512 KNOWLTON RD.KNOWLTON Phone/Fax 243-6324 Carol Krainyk I EXCAVATION 1-Si ROCH VALLIÈRES Contractor LICENCE RBQ: 8101*2015*32 Machinery work Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) • Private road • Land shaping • Drainage Artificial lake/pond • Septic system • Demolition - Foundation • Topsoil - Aggregate ¦ Sand • Gravel inc.\ .Fjeldstone (450)242-2544 ii,ch.Glen, Bolton-Ouest Brome Lake Optimists looking for Samaritans The Brome Lake Optimist Club is looking for the good Samaritans in your community.We all know someone who goes out of their way to help others, who may have helped us get through a difficult time or helped us after an accident.Or they may have taken the time to listen or given us a meal when we needed it.If you know someone like this, give the Brome Lake Optimist Club their name, coordinates and what they did to make a difference.They may be called on to come to the Méritas awards ceremony to be held in the coming months.To nominate your good Samaritan, contact Optimist president Alfie Musto at 243-0240, Francine Bourbeau at 242-2109, or Denis Bou-liane at 243-0531.Brome County Lynda Bellavance Advertising Consultant Email: recordad@sherbrookerecord.com (450) 242-6892 DlC Dei liane Fool care specialist * | C N N P member | Manicure and Nail Care | Gift Certificates available | 266-0997 245 de la Rivière, Cowansville ^'pierre Grave! Tax Services 0» 332 Main w., Magog Off.: (819) 843-0222 • Electronic filer Fax: (819) 847-0690 • Confidential E-mail: gravelpit50@hotmail.com • Bilingual page 8 Wednesday, March 13, 2002 Brome Countyl^Ews ' On Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m., 26 pee-wee hockey players with families, supporters and chaperones will arrive by bus at the Georges Perron Arena in Bedford for the continuation of the 34th Annual Bedford-Kensington Friendship Hockey Exchange, the longest continuous friendship hockey exchange in Canada.The exchange, funded by donations from local individuals and businesses as well as team fundraising events and, for the first time, a generous grant from the Canada Sports Friendship Exchange Program, is not just about hockey; it’s about understanding, about developing the confidence to experience and accept a different culture.As has been tradition in March for the past 34 editions of the exchange, families in Bedford and surrounding communities welcome the team from Kensington, PEI as they did in January.To members of Bedford and surrounding communities, we hope that you will come out to the arena on Saturday night and Sunday day to support your home team.— The Record PHOTOS BY CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDF.NT ^ Kensington leads Bedford 10-9 going into this weekend’s play.The first half of the annual hockey exchange was held in PEI in January, A reunion of‘old timer's', maty who have been there since the beginning Kensington coach Gordie Roche with Bedford coach Michel Paquette.Schedule for 34th annual Bedford-Kensir^tm Freindship Hockey Exchange (March 15-17) Friday, March 15 • 10 a.m: Kensington team arrives at Bedford Arena Saturday, March 16 • 6 p.m.: Anniversary team — old timers • 7 pan.: Game 1: Kensington vs Bedford • 8:15 p.m.: Opening ceremonies (all teams on ice) • 830 pm.: Game 2: Bedford vs Kensington Sunday, March 17 • 1155 am: Game l:Kensington vs Bedford • 1 -1:30 p.m.: Welcome reception from the Town of Bedford for all Bedford and PEI parents at Bar Lance et Compte in the arena • 1:10 pm: Game 2: Bedford vs Kensington Two towns, one vision at 34-yr Thanking our participating sponsors: JB WOOD FINISHING INC.Jamie Boomhower 920 Martineau, SL Hyacinthe, P.Q.125 route 104, Ibeiville, P.Q.mom € VI NT £ ¦ SBRVICt ¦ LOCATION Shall Les Pétroles Dupont inc.Gilman Sons Insurance Mr.Norman & Mrs.Norma Miller Wednesday, March 13, 2002 page 9 Brome County News -old annual hockey exchange PHOTOS BY CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT This time around, Bedford players and families will welcome the Kensington, PEI team, volunteers and chaperones into their homes.PŒKlï Message from Bedford/Kensington Cultural Exchange president The 34th Annual Cultural Exchange with Prince Edward Island is now well underway and we are anxiously awaiting Kensington’s return visit in mid-March.This year has seen the largest-ever group participation with over 80 adults and children from each town making the trip.The year 2003, our 35th anniversary year, will also see our veteran participants of years one through four challenging their Kensington counterparts.We already hard at work organizing for this special year.May I take this opportunity to thank the dedicated organizers and the respective mayors of Bedford and Kensington for their continuous encouragement and backing.Support this marvellous exchange and see how barriers can be eliminated and friendships cemented in such a short time.Eldon Woolmer Message from Town of Bedford mayor The Bedford/Kensington Cultural Exchange has been a rewarding experience for me.I have represented the Town of Bedford for some 20 years.I was first approached by Eric Jesome even before I was an official representative for Bedford.My wife and I have spent many summer vacations in PEI since my involvement, and we have made many friends there.The exchange has helped to develop a better understanding between our two cultures and languages.Next year, the exchange will celebrate its 35th anniversary, and this is a record, perhaps the longest lasting exchange in Canada.It ha-encouraged many to return and further thei.friendships.Prince Edward Island has much to offer for summer recreation.Bedford has also profited as many visit us in return.The Bedford-Kensington hockey exchange was started by the late Ray Orr and Eric Jesome.Ray was involved with Sea Brook Farms, which today is Aliments Carrière Inc.So Bedford is fortunate to have had Ray to help bring this frozen food plant to us.Many good things have been brought about by this exchange.I wish good luck to all the people who keep the exchange alive and I hope that it continues on for many more years.As for myself, I shall remain involved as long as possible.Marcel Béchard Bedford travelers settle in for the 15-hour bus ride to PEI in January.PEI spectators take their hockey seriously.Thanking our participating sponsors» Super Marché Plouffe Inc.Bedford Pizzeria Restaurant Centre de la Renovation - J.O.Levesque Town of Bedford wm .•J ¦¦ 'WwXW(«IO( ¦***&¦.• \ v j Sutton bonspiel weekend competes with Olympic theme ELIZABETH BLACKWOOD The Sutton Curling Club held its Ladies Invitational Bonspiel from Jan.31 to Feb.2.Teams from Toronto, Montreal, Bmwnsburg and the Eastern Townships competed on an Olympic theme, with each team representing a country in the Olympic Curling division.The winner in the A division was Windsor (left) Pictured (front row, left to right): Kimberly Mastine, Meggie Leclerc, Andrea Morin, Marie-Eve Boislard (Cromwell Trophy).Runners up: Pointe Claire: Diane Harris, Claire McDougall, Lee Sleno and Breige McShane.On the ‘B’ side, the winners (right) were (back row, left to right): Celine Funk, Pauline Giguere, France Marquis, Brigitte Gosselin.Runners up: Pointe Claire: Faith Ride, Joan McNab, Bev Kranitz and Céline Landry.Wednesday, March 13, 2002 page 11 Bluegrass society turns 10 Brome County News Alison Steel Secretary (450) 242-1188 By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Townships Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Society celebrated its 10th anniversary jam session Saturday March 9 at Waterloo’s Royal Canadian Legion.Founding members Tom Kilbride, Gord Cameron and Gary White helped cut the anniversary cake bearing the TSBOTMS seal and a figurine of Cameron, the club’s affable president and resident banjo guru.The society is riding high with the recent success of O Brother, Where Art Thou?and its soundtrack, which has sparked a worldwide wave of interest in bluegrass and “old time” country and gospel music.Even before the film, the popularity of these forms of American folk music were spreading through local French and Eng- lish audiences, due in part to TSBOTMS’ monthly jam sessions and its winter concert series, which brings up-and-coming groups from the professional bluegrass scene to Waterloo.The monthly jam sessions feature some of the best local talent on the amateur country, gospel and bluegrass scenes, including Last Chance, Bordertown Bluegrass, Hooked on Bluegrass, Dave and Elaine Vachon, Folkgrass and the Road Scholars.Tickets for the remainder of the Winter Concert Series, including the Chapmans (March 19) and the Mark Newton Band (April 23) are available by calling any TSBOTMS director: Gord Cameron at 450-539-0333; John Petronko at 514-488-8160; Bob Tetrault at 819-346-2435, Terry Howell at 819-875-5133 or Carlyle McBurney at 819-889-2629.SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE ONLY $33.36 tax included Canadian (450) 242-1188 Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1V0 Tel.: (450) 242-1188 / Fax: (450) 243-5155 Published weekly by 1195 Gall Street East, Sherbrooke J1G1Y7 fax: (819) 821-3179 E-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Record Brome County NEWS CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Tom Kilbride, Gord Cameron and Gary White cut the anniversary cake. PAGE 12 BROME COUNTY NEWS Wednesday, March 13, 2002 COMf aNd Have THe TiMf OF YOUR life! Live-in camp for ages 10-17 Stanstead, PQ.Stanstead College, $480.00 July 28-Aug.2 • Dag: (514) 831-8985 • Eve: (514) 624-8985 For info contact HMi at: (514) 624-8985/(514) 626-3000.E-nail: hmi?qc.iibn,cora/webslte:www.hockey8iini$tri«.org June 30-July 13 First Senior Camp Camp Anglais Langue Seconde (10-13 years) First Pioneer (July 4-10 12-15 yrs) • Archery • Basketball • Canoeing • Swimming • Wide Games • Bible Study • Chapel July 14-20 July 21-Aug.3 First Junior Camp Second Senior Camp & Camp Anglais (12-15 years) Langue Seconde (6-11 years) Pioneer Camp (12-15 years) Aug.4-10 Second Junior Camp Camp Anglais Langue Seconde (6-11 years) Pioneer Camp (12-15 years) A GREAT PLACE TO BE! 8105 Ch.du Lac, Ayer’s Cliff, QC JOB 1CO Phone (819) 842-2286 • Fax (819) 842-4194 e-mail: quebeclodge@accglobal.net www.quebeclodge.com Sailing • Talent Shows • Campfires • Crafts • Soccer• Volleyball • and MORE A ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Quebec Director, Quentin Robinson Accredited: Association des Camps du Québec CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP 2002 Activities include: Swimming, boating, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, arts & crafts, music, drama, sports, games, chapels and more Weekend Youth Camps (ages 15 & up) May 17-20 Aug.30 - Sept.2 Junior Camps (ages 7-11) July 7-20 July 21-27 Teen Camps (ages 12-16) June 30-July 6 (co-ed) July 6-13 (co-ed Hike) July 28-Aug.10 (Girls’ Camp) Aug.11-17 (Boys’ Camp) Aug.17-24 (Boys’ Hike) 9 888-840-2278 www.frontierlodge.org Situated on 15 acres with lakefront on clean, beautiful, internationale Lake Wallace in the Eastern Townships.50 years of camping rhn*lMM fiaymu Summer Camps Enrolment takes place all year long, but the peak period occurs during March and April.Enrolment continues until June, at which time 90% of all reservations will have been made, however, if you are seeking specific dates for stays (for example the last two weeks of July), we recommend that you reserve early! Day Camps Enrolment also begins early, but the peak period is April-May.By June, almost 90% of all places have been reserved, however, if you are seeking specific dates for stays, we recommend that you reserve early! KANADA Hockey School The Female Development Program Stanstead College Stanstead, Quebec August 4-8, 2002 Ages 12 to 18 Residential or Day All Instructors are Professional Educators KANADA SELECTS chosen at Summer Camp Congratulations to our four grads who medaled at Salt Lake City - Julie Chu (Team USA) & Team Canada gold medalists Tammy Lee Shewchuk, Caroline Ouellette and Charline Labonté.INFORMATION: Terry Pye, KANADA HOCKEY, 274 Dorval Avenue, Suite 205, Dorval, Quebec H9S 3H3.Tel.: 514-633-6828 Fax: 514-631-6493 5427 : W BROME COUNTY NEWS Wednesday, March 13, 2002 page 13 In Quebec there are unilingual English camps and bilingual I'M French/English camps that alternate the use of both languages.5oone camps also offer programs featuring English as a second language.There are two formulas offered for English as a second language: immersion (language lessons and the use of the second language at all times on the premises) and apprenticeship (language lessons).To apply for a job at a camp To work as a counsellor, send your CV directly to the camps that interest you.Camps may employ only 30 % of counsellors aged 17.All others must be 18 or over.The main attributes of a counsellor are maturity and dynamism.Any expertise you may have in certain activities or prior experience with youngsters is a valuable asset.4fS§ CAMP LIVINGSTONE Special program for each age group 7-16 Rlus 2 weeks of family camps J 61 chemin René, Magog (81 9) 843-201 9 www.cssm.ca/livlngstone Source: Association des camps du Québec UNIVERSITÉ BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY Basketball Football .Tennis .BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS 819-822-9600 .ext.2663 Aug.4-16,2002 .ext.2673 June 23-28,2002 .ext.2672 June 23-Aug.2,2002 pjEKsnt jj 1505 Alfred-DesRochers ii R.R.2, ORFORD (Quebec) J1X 6J4 D M: (819) 868-0431 j B | jj .com Located on 320 acres bordering Mt.Orford provincial park, we offer an excellent camping experience for boys and girls ages 9 to 17.Summer Activities: Mountain biking, horseback riding, soccer, baseball, volleyball, swimming, canoeing, archery, handicrafts, hiking, camp-outs, campfires, begun with daily devotional reading from the Bible.Days filled with refreshment • SPIRITUALLY, PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY.T!Trriwrmyi-t-mTiyriTrhT»Trrr^ page 14 Wednesday, March 13, 2002 Call Sherbrooke: (819) 569-9525 between 8:30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.E-mail: classad@sherbrookerecord.com or Knowlton: (450) 242-1188 between 9:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m.Brome County News CLASSIFIED Deadline: 10 a.m.working day previous to publication Or mail your prepaid classified ads to 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1V0 The Record, P.O.Box 1200, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1H 5L6 OOI Property For Sale 001 Property For Sale Villeuse.& Gau*tbuf ft PRIVATE GROUNDS adjoin walking path to the beach.4 bedroom home with updated kitchen and baths.Garage/atelier.$157 000.53 ACRES - largely wooded, streams, pond potential.Comlortabte 4 bedroom century home.$ 189 000.^ • L m BOLTON CENTRE - Pretty building tots near the village.Each 2.4 acres, asking $ 29 000.36 ACRES - central Knowlton.Zoning for single family dwellings, multifamily, daycare.An opportunity at only $130 000.MONT GLEN area.2 acres of white-zoned land, near the wilderness park.A steal at $12 000.KNOWLTON Almost 1/2 acre building lots in a friendly residential neighbourhood near the schools and daycare.Only $1.20 per square foot.LOIS HARDACKER Chartered Real Estate Agent ¦MMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII royal Lepage MMMIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllll ACTION Director’s Platinum Award 1999,2000, 200V ‘Top 5% of Royal Lepage & affiliated Agents in Quebec.Consistent effort, consistent results.450-242-2000 e-mail: lois@royal!epage.ca 3 Victoria, Knowlton 001 Prooerty For Sale WATERLOO Duplex, 5 1/2 and 4 1/2, hardwood floors, nice woodwork, newly renovated windows and doors, bathroom with jac-cuzi, landscaped backyard on river.$77,000.Good investment.(450) 539-0315.Looking to rent an apartment?Or want to rent one?Place an ad in the classifieds! 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Attract more attention to your ad on its first day of publication by including a new ad logo (shown here) NEW AD For only $3.00, a new ad logo will help you get quick results.Some restrictions apply.For more details call: (819) 569-9525 (450) 242-1188 .: : .'Z;' 03$ For Rent FOSTER - 4 1/2 room apartment.No Pets.References.$500 per month.Call (450) 539-0691.Do you have a service to offer?(819) 569-9525 or (450) 242-1188 040 Wanted To Rent COUPLE, former Montrealers, looking for a home to rent in the Knowlton area for all or part of July, August and September, 2002.Three bedrooms required.Please call (514) 939-7087 or (450) 292-4501.m Rest Homes THE EDITH KATHAN Home, located in West Brome, has private rooms available.Family atmosphere, 24 hour care under supervision of an R.N., doctor on call.Dietary meals.Must be autonomous.Information: (450) 263-1907 or 8 Soles Road, West Brome, Que., JOE 2P0.100 uob Opportunities ACCESS TO A computer?Work from home on-line.$2000 p.t.- $5000 f.t.per month, www.boom-towealth.com or 1-866-200-0558.BAKER WANTED for bread production.Nights.Will train.Call (450) 538-6451.ANYONE CAN DO this! 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Have you had your water tested for bacteria?Call Philip at Purifiner (450) 263-1231.WEB SITES Get your business on the Internet for only $79.Fast web sites and online yellow pages for the Townships! www.PIVOT.ca or call (450) 298-1256.145 Miscellaneous Services ATTENTION BRIDES-TO-BE.For your special day, Beautiful flowers, Personalized Service and Reasonable prices.Pousse Verte (450) 263-2794 or 1-888-547-5055.Looking for a computer?Check the classifieds.150 Computers NEED A COMPUTER, don’t have cash?The original IBM PC, just $1.00 a day, no money down! The Buck A Day Company.Call 1-800-666-3547, www.buckaday.com.NAPLES, FLORIDA at the beach.3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Condo.Spectacular view of the Gulf.Weekly or monthly rates available.Call for brochure and rates toll-free 1-888-547-GULF (4853).TIMESHARE RESALES.Worldwide Selection.Era Stroman since 1979.Call now! Buyers call 1-800-613-7987.Selers call 1-800-201-0864.www.timesharelink.c om.195 Trucks For Sale CHEVROLET 3500, 4x4, diesel, 65,000 km., regular cab.$23,000.Call (450) 292-4198.275 Antiques A L’ETAGE - OPEN WEEKENDS.Saturday 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.All kinds of collectibles, antiques, depression glass.144 Foster St., Foster.(450) 539-2303.ANTIQUES, collectibles, I buy them all, especially tobacco, coffee & oil tins, snowshoes, old skis, old Halloween items or anything you may have.Give me a call.Highest prices paid.Call (819) 838-4562.290 Articles For Sale QUEEN SIZE HIDE-A-BED, perfect condition, seldom used.Call (450) 539-3299.SAWMILL $4995.00.All new Super Lumbermate 2000, larger capacities, more options.Norwood Industries, manufacture of sawmills, edgers and skidders.Free information.1-800-566-6899, ext.400.OT.290 Articles For Sale AT LOW PRICE! 5 months to pay without interest or 5% rebate effective on your purchase of $1000 and more! 1st quality materials, unbeatable prices! 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Your Future Revealed by Your Personal Psychic.Sincere and Genuine Readings.Call 24 hours.1-900-561-2100.$2.95/min.18+.To reach our Classified dept, call: 450-242-1188 or 819-569-9525 Eye-ear problems need diagnosis DR.GOTT By Peter H.Gott, M.D.DEAR DR.GOTT: For the past year, I’ve been plagued by a humming in my right ear and vision that flutters up and down at a very fast speed as often as every two minutes.My doctor ordered a brain scan (which was normal) and told me that my symptoms could be due to a virus or an allergy.I’m beginning to think he feels it’s all in my head.Where do I go from here?DEAR READER: When doctors cannot reach a diagnosis, they tend to revert to reassuring patients that the trouble is caused by “a virus,” an “allergy” or stress.This puts a name on the condition, which is comforting to patient and physician alike, and permits the practitioner to avoid saying: “I don’t know.” Admitting defeat is, to many healers, unprofessional.So here I am, replying “I don’t know” to your ques- tion.The eyes and ears are neu-rologically related.This is why motion sickness may cause abnormal eye movements, such as fluttering or nystagmus — and dizziness (vertigo).Therefore, I believe your problem is in your head — but not in the psychological sense.Several possibilities come to mind: inner ear infection, a small growth near the ocular (eye) or acoustic (ear) nerves or a neurological disorder, such as multiple sclerosis.Evidently, you have been tested for a brain tumor and no disease was discovered.However, a brain scan has limited usefulness; it will not, for example, detect small tumors or malfunctioning nerves.Therefore, I think you should return to your physician to obtain a referral to a neurologist.The first step in establishing a diagnosis is to determine where in your system the problem originates.A neurologist, by checking the nerves to your eyes and ears, should be able to pinpoint the location of the irritation or inflammation.Then further tests, such as a CT or MRI scan, may be necessary to complete the picture.Also, the neurologist can refer you to other specialists as needed.DEAR DR.GOTT: In a recent article, you reminded the public that “statin” drugs used to lower blood cholesterol levels have, as a rare side effect, muscle damage called rhabdomyoly-sis.I have been on Zocor for years.Last month, I developed unexplained soreness and tenderness in my thighs and calves.My doctor ordered a CPK blood test that was normal and told me to continue the therapy.Is he correct?Should I worry?DEAR READER: In addition to liver inflammation, the statin drugs can cause muscle damage and deterioration.This is the reason that the drugs’ manufacturers advise consumers who have unexplained muscle pain to check with their physicians.Rhabdomyolysis is easily diagnosed with a CPK blood test.Your physician was appropriately prudent in following up on your complaint.He is to be congratulated.Apparently, the blood test failed to document muscle breakdown; therefore, I agree that you can continue your cholesterol-lowering therapy.I advise you not to worry.Nonetheless, if your muscle pains continue, I’d obtain another CPK test, as well as a blood test of kidney function, because renal disorders are a common consequence of rhabdomyolysis.A NOTE TO READERS: For updated Health Reports on “Erectile Dysfunction” and “Coronary Artery Disease,” send $2 for each report to Newsletter, P.O.Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092-0167.Be sure to mention the title(s) of the Health Report(s).Also, be on the lookout for more updated Health Reports.Copyright 2002, Newspaper Enterprise Assn. page 16 BROME COUNTY NEWS Wednesday, March 13, 2002 On-screen display Television 32" stereo Metafile gray tube f.?screen component outlets •month guarantee WÊÊ tanH ÊÊÈÊâ assic le, Choice of co/ours thercoüdrà Derby leather.WHMM; Recliner Installation guaranteed for life Outdoor parts GUARANTEED for life iiiSÊf ill HPü «si.Choice of 8 colours On-screen display Combo leather loveseat Television 32" stereo Metafile gray tube t.?screen component outlets Open Sundays^ noon-5 p.m.J •month guarantee DON'T PAY BIFOM m/ia M A R C H a O 2 Television ¦ 1 11 .1 1 ¦.”?Close to us.in Farnham 1470 St-Paul, Farnham -1-800-363-1949 / (450) 293-3605 MEUBLES ~ Td' HOURS Saturday 9 am to 5 pm Sunday noon to 5 pm Mon.-Tue.-Wed.9 am to 5:30 pm Thir.-Fri.9 am to 9 pm