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Brome County NEW Wednesday, May 5, 2004 ÊKB PENSE À TOI Wmm mW IS THINKING OF YOU Turn your groceries.into rewards For your reward miles choose KR all the way Quality is our main ingredient.231 Sherbrooke St., Magog 819-868-1122 472 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton 450-243-6692 The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome—Missisquoi A mission of love for Mariah Patch By Murielle Parkes Record Correspondent Mansonville Nine-year-old Mariah Patch is on a mission.The grade three student has been named Estrie's honorary chair for this year's Heel ‘n’ Wheel-a-Thon, a fundraising initiative of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC).The Townships events take place on Sunday, June 6 in Cowansville and again on Sunday, June 13 in Sherbrooke.CCFC was founded in 1974 as a voluntary medical research foundation devoted to finding the cure for inflammatory bowel disease.The two major components of its mandate are fundraising for medical research and education.For the upcoming fundraisers, participants can walk, run, in-line skate, bike or travel the route any way that uses heels or wheels.Patch intends to travel the Sherbrooke course by scooter.Last year, the Estrie chapter raised more than $10,000.This year, it has raised its objective to $15,000.Patch has set her own target at $1,000.It’s an ambitious objective.However, the Mansonville Elementary student is highly motivated.Her mom — Amanda — is the president of the Estrie campaign.She has suffered from Crohn’s disease for 19 years.“This is why (the) support is very important to me.” says the younger Patch.Already she’s taken a letter to school in search of pledges for her Sherbrooke Peintres Unis Exhibition in Waterloo DAVID ANDERSON/SPECIAL Les Pdntres Unis de Waterloo held their annual vernissage Friday night at La Maison De La Culture in Waterloo.Twenty artists from the area displayed their works with many of the paintings done in oil, acrylics and pastel.This year’s artist of special note was Fernande Théberge of Lac Brome.Théberge’s oil Japanese landscape, Retreat, was featured on the vernissage invitations.Théberge also had a Buddhist clay sculpture titled Cama.MURIELLE PARKES/CORRESPONDENT | :m% Mariah Patch, 9, is on a mission to raise funds for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.walk.Patch also anticipates receiving help from friends at an after-school girls’ group.Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a painful and debilitating condition that affects the entire digestive system.Symptoms include pain, cramping, fatigue, diarrhea, fever and joint pain.Intestines are vulnerable to sores and bleeding.“I am constantly tired, I have to watch what I eat," says Amanda.Complications include anemia, malnutrition and malabsorption.IBD affects more than 150,000 Canadians.Nevertheless, the disease fails to attract the support sufferers feel it deserves.People are reluctant to bring up the topic.“People don’t like to talk about it,” said Amanda.“Perhaps, because it’s a bathroom thing.” Another factor is the relative invisibility of the condition.“Just because someone looks fine on the outside, doesn’t mean they can’t be suffering greatly inside," she says.“There is more than meets the eye." Crohn’s disease can involve every layer of the affected bowel tissue, which in turn can result in a perforation, which is sometimes fatal.Amanda explained that another complication of Crohn’s disease is a fistula, an opening or connection between the bowel and another organ.“A person can have a period of remission or can have a long flare-up, that lasts for months.Such flare-ups can include severe cramping and pain and can take the victim to the bathroom 20 or more times a day,” she says.“I have never experienced any other pain that can come close to that.” Mariah worries about her mom.See Help, Page 7 7 ÎIWW H MOMétY f IMMWIMMflMntoM) MSMbnoUmhgSoMiomiÛMN C/r" MoffrfOWoorltfon w ByCttmJfciSwtettfanGrt JUMAMJfÿ Graf Glides lor Mur's Day QpenMonday-Salunlay8am-8pm 58 Principale N, Sutton, Quebec Contractor uoxxuomi-mm} "V I • Machinery work • Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) | • Private roads • Land shaping • Drainage • Artificial lakes/ponds • Septic systems nrvpij V • Demolition - Foundation IxULu \ • Topsoil - Aggregate rVALLIÈRES™\- g™1 ——-—3* • Fieldstone Liberté* SALE 10-50% OFF Qréatwns Qvéfiétxrises Srfvnihm n&ngsfiy StCmy cxcûtsioc items (450) 538-5858 with or without appointment^^(450) 242-2544 11, ca.Glen, BoLTW-OmsT^^n Lakeside, Knowlton 7ill up your new fridge up to $270 in grocery vouchers 243-5775 «n*™» 140, Principale, Cowansville (450) 263-1880. page 2 Wednesday, May 5, 2004 Brome County Nlw s Brome County Community Billboard Community Calhndar May 6 AVANTE’S INTERNATIONAL SUPPER, representing Pakistan, at Bedford Anglican Church Hall, 6 p.m.Admission, $10 per person.Reserve your plate by calling Gayl at 450-248-C530.Places limited.May 7 & 8 BARGAIN DAY SALE at St.Paul’s Anglican Church, 24 St.Paul’s Road, Knowlton, Friday, 9 a.m.to 2 p.m., Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m.May 8 CAR WASH organized by the Cadets, (Escadron 725) and the Cowansville, Royal Canadian Legion, at C.Bockus Gas Station, South Street (in front of IGA), Cowansville, 8 a.m.to 4 p.m.In case of rain please consider $5 donation.Please come and encourage us.ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY SALAD LUNCHEON at Dunham United Church, 11:30 a.m.to 1:30 p.m.Menu: Potato salad, chicken salad, jellied salads and deviled eggs, angel food cake and fruit salad.Admission $7.FLEA MARKET at Waterloo Elementary school, 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.Please come and support our school.Tables available for $10.Call 450-539-0162 to reserve your table.MOTHER’S DAY DINNER & DANCE, at Oddfellow Hall, 476 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton.Dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Dance, 8 p.m.Music by Borderline.Door prizes, $10 donation.ANNUAL HAM SUPPER at St.Paul’s United Church in Waterloo, 5 to 7 p.m.Cost: Adults, $8; children under 10 yrs., $3.TOWNSHIPS BLUEGRASS & OLD- Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec '0E 1V0 Tel.: (450) 242-1188 / Fax: (450) 243-5155 RATES & DEADLINES COMMUNITY CALENDAR Brome County News Community Calendar is reserved for non-profit organizations only.Deadline is noon on Mondays.A pre-paid fee of $6 is required per publication, or SPECIAL RATE of $10 for 2 insertions: 1 BCN & 1 in Friday Record “What’s On” section.Please forward notices to Box 488, Knowlton, JOE 1V0, email: bcnnews@qc.aibn.com, or fax: (450) 243-5155.Visa and Mastercard accepted.TYME MUSIC SOCIETY SEASON FINALE.Thanks to all members and visitors for your support during the past season.Have a great summer, and look forward to seeing you in September.Acoustic jamming, 1 to 5:30 p.m., Supper, 6 p.m.Live Bluegrass and Old-Tyme music bands, 7 to 10:30 p.m.at Royal Canadian Legion, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo.Jam captain: John Petronko 514-488-8160.Directors, Bob Tetreault, 819-346-2435, Bill McMurray 450-539-0365 and Terry Howell 819-875-5133.FLEA MARKET, including clothing, at Sutton Curling Club, 26 Pleasant St., Sutton, 8 a.m.to 1 p.m.Receiving items on May 5,1 to 5 p.m., May 5,10 a.m.to 5 p.m.and May 7, all day.Lost Angels fourth annual MOTHERS’ DAY CRAFT SALE at Sutton Legion, 2 Curley St„ 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Proceeds table rentals to Missing Children’s Network Canada.Info: Sharon, 450-263-4962.May 25, International Missing Childrens’ Day — please leave your porch light on to guide a missing child home.May 9 Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 82, Philipsburg, will hold MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST, 8 a.m.to 1 p.m.Cost: $5.Royal Canadian Legion MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST at 120 Davignon St., Cowansville, 9 a.m.to 1:30 p.m.$5 per person.Members and non-members welcome.Profits: Inter-Provincial Ball Players.Info: 450-263-3543.May 11 Provincial Family Week - May 10 to 16.An open house in collaboration with CLSC La Pommeraie, Bedford, CPE Les Pommettes Rouges, Regroupement EME will be held May 11 at ROC des Rivières, 52 rue du Pont, Bedford, 10 a.m.to noon.Schedule: 10 a.m., CPE les Pommettes Rouges fun & games; 10:40, Snack for kids at Regroupment E.M.E.Daycare, Rm.306; 11:20 Storytelling at Leon Maurice Cote Library while parents meet with members of CLSC.Come and see the services offered to families with children between 1 - 5 yrs.Door prizes & refreshments.May 12 MOVIE NIGHT, Eternal Sunshine of the spotless mind, a romantic comedy with Jim Carey and Kate Winslet, showing at Princess Theatre, Cowansville.Cost: $5.Advance tickets available.Sponsored by (MHAA), Mental Health Advocacy for Anglophones.Info: Roy, 450-263-5855.May 15 DANCE at Royal Canadian Legion, Br„ 77, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo, 8 p.m.to 12:30 a.m.Dance to country music with Gary Darling.Admission, $5.No smoking.AU YOU CAN EAT SPAGHETTI SUPPER sponsored by Cowansville Area Pastoral Charge at Emmanuel United Church, 203 Principale, Cowansville, 5 to 7 p.m.Includes, bread, coffee tea, juice and Mr.Brown’s famous ice-cream sundaes.Cost: 7 adults, $3, children under 10.Tickets: Roy Bromby, 450-263-5855 or at door.Limited seats! A special FUNDRAISING CONCERT OF COUNTY GOSPEL MUSIC presented by Gordie Fuller and Russ Coates at Holy Trinity Church, 903 Bolton Pass Road, South Bolton at 7 p.m.All proceeds go to church restoration.Advance tickets, $10, at door, $12, children, free.Info: 450-292-5785 or 243-4219.Doors open at 6 p.m.May 20 ECUMENICAL BREAKFAST at Hotel Horizon, Sutton, on Thursday at 8:30 a.m.Guest speaker: Horia Roscanu.Topic: Being Christian in a pluralistic world.Tickets: $6.Info: Eglise St.Andre, 450-538-3215, United Church, 450-538-2208, Baptist Church, 450-538-5225.or Grace Anglican Church, 450-538-8108.May 27 MONTREAL CASINO BUS TOUR spon- sored by Knowlton Golden Age Club.Reservations required before, May 19 at 450-242-2020.Members, $5; non-members, $15.Departure: 10 a.m.from the Legion Community Centre, 383 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton, returning at 4 p.m.May 29 & 30 POT POURRI CHOIR, directed by Susan Reininger and accompanied by pianist, Evie Johnston-Main, presents two SPRING CONCERTS TO BENEFIT CROHN’S AND COLITIS FOUNDATION of Canada and Breaking Bread for Women in Afghanistan Saturday at 7 p.m., Man-sonville Town Hall, Sunday, May 30, 3 p.m.Salle Alec et Gerard Pelletier, 4c Maple, Sutton.Tickets: $10 available at door and at Reilly House, Post Office and Salon Natalie, Mansonville and Brome Lake Books, Knowlton; O’Coeur des saisons, 4 Maple and Tourist Information, lib principale, Sutton.Information, 450-538-3371.Arts Calendar May 15 & 16 AUDITIONS: Sunshine Theatre Productions is holding auditions for both principal roles and chorus for the world premiere of the musical Louisa, written by Donald Patriquin and Sunil Mahtani, to be mounted in April, 2005 at Arts Knowlton.There are roles for kids, teenagers and adults, of all ages.People are encouraged to prepare a Broadway song for the audition and bring along sheet music with the piano accompaniment.Auditions will be held on Saturday, 10 a.m.to 6 p.m., Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m.For appointment 450-539-3604.Knowlton 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scholarship in each section, awarded to a student who excels in both academics and athletics.“We use to hand out all the money.But now we are also building up a permanent awards fund, it’s now got over $100,000 in it — so that after we’re all gone — money will still be available for yearly bursaries,” he continued.“And we’ve use some of the money from the tournament to buy needed athletic equipment for the school — we’ve purchased a high tech score clock and wrestling mats.” The annual Royal Lepage Action Classic, taking place at the Cowansville Golf Club, has developed into a premier event for local golfers.“We started off quite small, mainly just a group of real estate people getting together for some golf.But it’s de- veloped into a major event attracting golfers, businesspeople, community leaders and teachers.” Reindler, a member of the organizing committee that held a press conference Monday morning to announce specifics of this year’s event, explained that part of the current philosophy is to invite community leaders and dignitaries.“Larry Smith, president of the Alouettes is coming, and of course, Arthur Fauteux, mayor of Cowansville.We’ve invited Paul Martin, but he might be busy,” he said.The tournament is played Vegas-style with teams of four, the best ball only scoring.There’s a shot-gun start at 10:45 a.m., all players teeing off at the same time.“It takes a little organization but it’s a fun way to play,” said Reindler.“We have a big dinner at the end of the tournament and prizes for the best teams.It’s a day-long event, people get a chance to DAVID ANDERSON/SPECIAL Organizers of this year’s annual Royal Lepage Action Classic met recently in Cowansville to discuss the June 28 event.Money raised will go to a scholarship fund set up at Massey-Vanier High School.relax and really have some fun." It’s $125 to play and that includes breakfast and dinner.The tournament is backed by a number of big name corporate sponsors including Coke and Apple as well as a good number of local merchants.“We’re holding a Chinese auction and are actively looking for donations for it, particularly from artists and service providers.One of the items up for auction is a week at a condo anywhere in the world.” Reindler sees the annual tourna- ment as a time to give to the community “People often have the perception of real estate agents as being so busy showing houses and working for commission that they don’t have time to do anything else.This is our way of saying that we do take time once in a while to enjoy ourselves and do some good in the community.” Spots in the tournament need to be reserved in advance, call Peter Reindler at 450-266-7711 or Richard Staples at 450-266-3928.Brihi Consultation on cultural policy in Cowansville Citizens of Cowansville are invited to a public consultation in the Council Chamber of the Cowansville Town Hall on May 10 at 7 p.m.Consultation is an essential step in the establishment of a cultural policy in order to gather public opinion on the direction and vision of the polity- The essential characteristics of Cowansville’s cultural policy will be presented and explained, and comments and suggestions by the public will be gathered by those responsible.In this way, the development committee will be able to validate work which has already been done and make the necessary changes to the documents.Majesta PARTENAIRES FINANCIERS • FINANCIAL PARTNERS • investment management • planning for retirement, RRSP, RESP A.V.Martin Garneau.CIM, FMA, CFP, PL.F1N.Tel; 450-538-8008 Financial Planner/Planificateur financier Fax.450-538-6904 59 Academy, Sutton avmarting@ yahoo.com Evening of Bluegrass vvww .sunn y mead .org/l st - respond c r* r Wlïüïau ! r>u- f«*M *vt:c tOCitrr Hooked on Bluegrass May 22 2004 Odd Fellows hall 476 Knowlton Road Knowkon, Qc $10 / 7p.m.Brome Lake First Responders Fundraiser Info: (450) Tom Kilbride 24 V 064$ Gord Cameron 559 O V55 Tom M< tiovern 24 5 0495 Road Scholars iIfmËmh ODD in.LOWS RECORD la*- Produced by Lc Festival Sunnymead Inc., www.surmymead.org.450 559 2098 I’W* IWI Anderson lalitiulHTsI i^CourviUe Geriatric Center For the best in Nursing, and where caring is a living tradition Since 7935 “Because Ytt Care” CourviUe Home Care Full range of home care services are now available, give us a call.Helping you help yourself Cour ville 5,305 Courviiie Avenue, P.O.Box 580, Waterloo, Quebec Gerontology Foundation Non-profit organization helping the elderly in the Waterloo area lead fuller lives.jr Tax receipts given for all donations.“Ijrving hearts and caring hands (450) 539-1821 ext.227^ www.courville.qc.ca Courviiie Residence \ Personalized Care - Short term / long term - Palliative / Emergencies page 4 Wednesday, May 5, 2004 Brome Comw/j/News Good news after the enviro doom and gloom Over the last few weeks I’ve been talking a lot about the environment and how the various engines we rev up have been doing a number on it.But the Fraser Institute says we shouldn’t be mourning the loss of the planet just yet.In fact, we’re doing better now than we were 30 years ago.The Fraser Institute is the largest private think tank in the country, funded in part by large corporations.Last week it released a report saying things are better in 2004 than they were in 1974.“Canadians should be celebrating, not living their lives in fear of environmental collapse,” said Dr.Kenneth Green, the institute’s director of Risk, Regulation and Environment.“There is much cause for optimism about Canada’s environment." Here’s what the Fraser Institute found: • Carbon monoxide levels decreased by 83 per cent between 1974 and 2001.This, despite the fact there are 30 per cent more vehicles on the road.• Sulfur dioxide levels, from burning coal and oil, are down 73 per cent in the same period.• Lead levels in the environment are down 94 per cent between 1974 and 1998.This due mainly to the disappearance of leaded gasoline.• In the water DDE, a breakdown element of the notorious pesticide DDT, has decreased in the Great Lakes by about 85 per cent.PCB levels are also down 80 to 90 per cent in those waters.• More towns have sewage systems, 97 per cent, compared to 72 per cent in the 70’s.•In the same period the amount of land set aside for nature preserves, parks, wilderness and wildlife has increased by 163 per cent.But before you run out with a hacksaw and cut the catalytic convertor off of your car or dump your old oil down the sink drain you might want to give it some more thought.Yes, there is evidence we’re polluting less here at home, but we’ve still got a long way to go before we get everything healthy and green again.Some thoughts: • North Americans do seem to be slowly getting on track.But a number of other areas aren’t doing so well.Cutting down the rain forests of South America, overpopulation in some regions, poor or non existent environmental regulations elsewhere mean the planet as a whole is still choking.At a certain point we all breathe the same air, drink the same water.By doing Under The Hood Enjoy the convenience of THE RECORD’S Easy Payment Plan Have your subscription payments automatically debited from your bank account.It’s easy! Just fill in the authorization form below.” ?monthly"bank withdrawals I (we) authorize The Record to process a debit from my (our) account on the first day of each month, beginning (month/year)____.I (we) have enclosed a blank cheque marked “VOID” which indicates account information.Signature__________________________________________ Name__________________________________________________________ Address Prov.City.Postal Code.Tel.(home) .Tel.(daytime) $11.00/mth, taxes included, for all of Quebec.Outside rates are available upon request.OR CALL (819) 569-9528 RECORD your bit you’re helping everybody.• Important challenges still lie ahead.Damage to the ozone layer, coastal water pollution and protection of fisheries will continue to be problems, the Fraser Institute says.• The Fraser Institute has its critics, who say it is funded by big corporations, big banks, and is more concerned with economic growth than anything else.Though most of the mainstream environmental organizations didn’t comment on the report, one smaller group called the Fraser Institute ”.anti-environmental and pro-big business.” • The thing I noted in the news release was that Dr.Green says a lot of the Maurice Crossfield doomsday scenarios of environmental groups are based on ".dubious science.” That makes light of the fact that the majority of the scientific community acknowledges that our climate is changing, and that it is likely due to human activity.The only dubious factors are how badly and how quickly the changes will affect us.But even if you buy into the conspiracy theory and say the figures are inflated, it’s extremely unlikely they are that far off base.In other words, even if carbon monoxide levels are down 50 per cent instead of 83 per cent, it’s still a pretty important improvement.We may still have a long way to go but maybe, just maybe, we’re starting to turn things around.Letters to the Editor Like family Dear Editor, 1 would like to thank the mayor of Knowlton, Richard Wisdom, councillors, First Responders, the Knowlton Lions Club, fire department, food bank, Thursday Night Cribbage Team, Rebecka’s, all of those who donated money at Queden, and all of those in the community and surrounding communities who so generously donated money, gift certificates, food, furniture and for all of the other gifts given to me after my house burned down on Feb.20.Everything is very much appreciated.Sincerely, ThelmaJones Knowlton Thanks Dear Editor, I want to thank the Brome Lake First Responders.I have had need of an ambulance three times in the past year.They were quick to respond, helpful and reassuring.I owe life to them.Thank you will all my heart.Eleanor Sayers West Brome Parents appreciate the support Dear Editor, On March 9, we received news no parents ever wish to receive.Our 16-month-old son, Jack, was diagnosed with leukemia.We know that we have a tremendous battle ahead of us (Jack will be undergoing chemotherapy treatment for three years).However, we truly believe that it is a battle we will win.Medical advances are such that doctors are able to predict a 75 - 80 per cent chance of survival for Jack and he is responding very well to treatment.We as parents must remain strong for Jack.Thanks to the tremendous support shown by our families, friends, and loving community, Tim and I have been given the strength to see Jack through this difficult time.Thank you for the cards, visits, calls, prayers, fundraisers, donations of food, and gifts.We are so very grateful to everyone who is thinking of us.Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.Shannon & Tim Woodard West Bolton Brome County 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1V0 Tel.: (450) 242-1188 / Fax: (450) 243-5155 Published weekly by 1195 Gall Street East, Sherbrooke J1G 1Y7 fax: (819)821-3179 E-mail: newsroomesherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Record SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE ONLY $33.36 tax included Canadian (450) 242-1188 Brome County News Wednesday, May 5, 2004 page 5 Conversations turn to jazz in Sutton By Wendy Denman Record Correspondent True to its mandate to provide innovative, experimental jazz for general consumption, the Sutton Jazz festival is offering Conversations, a trio of seasoned musicians as the first act of its month of May extravaganza.The Festival, which began on Valentine’s Day, has been offering performances every second Saturday night at Club Coeur du Village, at 4C Maple Street in Sutton.This month, however, the Festival goes weekly building up to a fitting jazzy climax on June 5.“On May 8, Conversations will be performing at the festival,” explained veteran jazz musician David Sutherland.“They’ll offer a fine blend of selected tunes from the standard jazz repertoire along with a healthy serving of free improvisation.” The trio — Andrew Schinasi, Jeffrey May and Adrian Vedady — all skilled musicians, bring a host of varied and eclectic experiences to the Festival.May is a classically trained musician who has played in both modern dance and theatre settings and recorded COURTESY JAZZ SUTTON Conversations offer a blend of standard jazz and improvisation music for film.He has the ability to play a large number of instruments — bamboo flutes, recorders, silver flutes, saxophone, classic and jazz guitars, congos, piano and mandolin.“He improvises on all his instruments.Jeff has been bringing together musicians from varied backgrounds to create new and innova- tive ensembles in Montreal since 1980," continued Sutherland.Alto-saxophonist Schinasi, a graduate of Concordia University’s music program, is currently involved in creating original compositions.He has toured Europe and performed in San Francisco.He says he is constantly searching for new sounds to express the moment and counts among his influences the music of Lee Konitz, Wayne Shorter, Dexter Gordon, Cannonball Adderly and John Coltrane.“Andrew is an artist with a story to tell,” said Sutherland.The third musician of the group, Vedady regularly plays at Biddle’s, a legendary Montreal jazz club.“Adrian is known as an innovative bass player, composer and arranger.He has performed with many of Montreal’s finest jazz musicians including Dave Turner and Charles Ellison and is currently also a member of the Jean Beaudet Trio, the Thuryn Van Pranke Trio and the very innovative group Gods ofTaste.” Conversations’ performance begins at 8 pm.this Saturday, May 8.Test your mental health knowledge The Canadian Mental Health Association launched Monday the 53rd Mental Health Week.This national awareness week provides Canadians with many opportunities to find out more about the importance of mental health, and how to achieve it in our daily lives.Here is a quix to test your knowledge.1) Mental health is defined as: a) a constant feeling of contentment b) striking a balance in all aspects of your life - social, physical, spiritual, economic, mental c) achieving a period of 12-18 months without a psychotic episode 2) Mental illness is: a) a single, rare disorder b) a broad classification for many disorders.3) Who is most likely to get a mental illness?a) poor, uneducated people b) people with stressful jobs c) Mental illness can affect anyone, regardless of intelligence, social class or income level.4) Mental illness is caused by: a) personal weakness or frailty b) it is hereditary c) Mental illness can affect anyone, regardless of intelligence, social class or income level.5) Violence is often associated with mental illness - true or false?a) True: the general public is more often at risk b) False: people with mental illness are more likely to be the victims, rather than the perpetrators of violence 6) Depression and bipolar disease are collectively known as: a) Anxiety disorders b) Mood disorders c) Personality disorders 7) Panic attacks and phobias are collectively known as: a) Pan-phobic disorders — b) Anxiety disorders c) Fear-based conditions 8) SAD stands for: a) Simple Anxiety Defect b) It is a short form for ‘sadness’ Massotherapy Reflexology Mental Health & Well Being c) Seasonal Affective Disorder, a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern 9) Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are mental illnesses - true or false?a) True: these are eating disorders where food issues mask mental health problems b) False: intense dieters are just looking for attention 10) Eating disorders are not dangerous - true or false?a) True: a change in diet will solve the problem b) False: left untreated, eating disorders have a high risk of mental and physical illnesses that can cause death See Test, Page 7 Elena Genoni KQM.ACR.ASI> 131 A.RUE KNOWLTON KNOWL.TON.QC Tel: (450)531-7246 Don't like your fur coat anymore.Take advantage of the summer to have it remodeled to your liking Free est i mat ton fourrures REPAIR and CLEANING SERVICE We will store your furs, no matter where you bought them.69 Drummond Granby page 6 Wednesday, May 5, 2004 Brome County News Brome County Social Notes Fundraiser for T.Jones A Crib tournament was held by the Thursday Night Crib Team at Brome Hotel on April 3 at which we raised $653.50 for Thelma Jones.We would like to take this opportunity to thank those who brought and made food for the cantine, donated gifts and participated in the tournament.—Submitted by Sheila Hadlock and Cecilia Shu felt Knowlton golden agers Twenty-seven folks met for an afternoon of Bingo on April 4.The half and half draw was won by Joan Jones and Marcy Swift.We enjoyed refreshments served up by Elvia Johnson and Ruth LeFebvre.Two weeks later, 23 were present for cards and games.Bev Battley was the top winner.Elvia Johnson was second and Monica Bowen third.Viola Person was tops on the Games Table.The half and half draw was won by Alfred Vitner and Viola Parsons.A sympathy card was sent to the family of Henri Champoux along with a donation.-Submitted by Lil MacLellan Abercorn W.I.We do not make the monthly news but we want the public and our fellow W.I.members to know we have been 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open one day, June 26.This is a big undertaking for our small group but with friends and volunteers we know we can do it.Stop by for this fun day.—Submitted by Patricia Lahue Bolton Centre On April 21 baked ham, scalloped potatoes and green string beans were served for lunch.Dessert was a large white cake donated by Huguette Levoy and a loaf donated by Sylvia Hopps.After our lunch, bingo was played.Special game winners were Alfred Vin-tineer, Huguette Levoy and Marina Gau-vin.Regular game winners were Carol George, Kenny Ewens, Clara Ewens, Ida McKay, Huguette Levoy, Pauline Julien, Roger Racicot, Norma Clifford, Dominique Gosselin and Marion Gauvin.Helma Weiner won the jackpot.Norma Clifford the number following the jackpot.Roger Racicot won the draw of the tickets.It was time to clear out the freezer on April 28.With the help of some of the ladies a delicious lunch was prepared and served.Thank you Fran Mc-Callum for the donation of a cake.Sylvia Hopps brought in her bread and butter 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Fordham Brome County N™s Wednesday, May 5, 2004 page 7 Test: Cont’d from Page 5 11) Schizophrenia refers to: a) a mental illness that results in split personality b) a mental illness with symptoms that include hallucinations, delusions, social withdrawal and thought disorders 12) Post-traumatic stress disorder is: a) a onetime reaction to a very difficult experience b) a recurring anxiety disorder resulting from the trauma of an unexpected, shattering event 13) A phobia is: a) a strong dislike of some thing or some activity b) an irrational, illogical fear that has a powerful intrusive effect on a person’s life 14) The two main types of phobias are: a) Agoraphobia and arachnophobia b) Specific phobia and social phobia 15) Social phobia is: a) an excessive fear of social situations b) a resistance to gatherings of more than 5 people c) a dislike of hosting social get-togethers 16) Eating disorders only affect women: a) True: women are more vulnerable to media images of thin females b) False: men develop eating disorders, too, Help: Cont’d from Page 1 “It makes me sad to see my mom sick.I never know how she will be feeling from one day to the next,” the girl said.“There are times when my mom can’t do fun things with me.I think it feels terrible inside because my mom told me it hurts inside.” As well as the Heel ‘n’ Wheel-a-Thon, the Estrie chapter will get a boost from a benefit concert given by the Pot Pourri Choir, on Saturday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m.at the Mansonville Town Hall.The 24-voice women’s choir is composed of members from Mansonville, Sutton, Knowlton, Dunham and Cowansville.The choir is under the direction of Susan Reininger and will be performing an eclectic program that includes madrigals, spirituals, and a medley of Broadway hits.Tickets are $10 and can be bought in advance at Reilly House, Mansonville Post Office, Salon Natalie, and Brome Lake Books.Tickets will also be available at the door.For more information about the Heel ‘n’ Wheel-a-Thon, phone Mariah or her mom at 450-292-3276 or though in smaller numbers than women 17) Agoraphobia is: a) fear of the supermarket b) fear of the outdoors c) fear of being in places or situations which would be difficult to escape from 18) What is cognitive-behaviour therapy, or CBT?a) a form of treatment for some mental illnesses which includes exposure therapy and anxiety management training b) lectures that provide people with detailed information about their mental illness and how they should behave 19) Clinical depression is: a) sadness or disappointment b) depression brought on by frequent trips to a hospital or dental clinic c) severe feelings of worthlessness, sadness and emptiness that last for several weeks and begin to interfere with a person’s work and social life 20) Postpartum depression is: a) the sleep deprivation suffered by many parents in the first few months caring for a new baby b) a severe depression affecting new mothers that can last for some months after childbirth c) 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