The record, 8 juin 2006, Supplément 1

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Thinking of selling?Don’t wait.Buyers are looking NOWIIt ¦wwu 4.Wl^ New family bike tour to hopefully become tradition By Jen Young Record Correspondent Friendship Day has a new addition to its Sunday schedule.The brand new Family Friendship Ride was created and organized by Lennoxville residents Rick Tracey and Kevin Ryan in an effort to offer families another outing that can be spent together.“My children were in the Tour des Enfants in Montreal," said Tracey.“They had a great time but unfortunately it was just for children, so we couldn’t participate with them.One day at a barbecue Kevin and I started talking about it.Because both our families are passionate about biking, we agreed that we needed an event that families could do together.By the end of the day we had already drawn up a draft and then we brought it to council.” The idea was presented to borough council as a simple suggestion, but it could very possible become part of the annual Friendship Day tradition.“Council was very supportive and suggested that this be a part of the already popular Friendship Day celebrations," he said.“Then Judith Gagnon* contacted us and things started rolling." Gagnon, essentially the president of the Friendship Day committee, jumped on the idea.“As soon as I heard about it I thought it would be a great addition to Friendship Day," said the borough chief of recreation and leisure.“Friendship Day is for families to get out and enjoy time together and this is aimed at the same thing.This is also a great way to get exercise and 1 was impressed by how much planning the creators had put into it." Originally Tracey and Ryan planned to have the two-hour tour travel through downtown streets, since they believed that visibility would encouraging to younger bikers but, after close deliberations, this first time addition will be held mostly on local bike paths.“The whole fun of it is to be seen and have people cheer you on,” said Tracey, “but the challenge was that the transport division was skeptical about closing a road without knowing how many people would be participating.We focused on the main objective, having fun.We are happy with the route for this year.” Gagnon says that the event’s popularity will decide where next year’s route will be.“To have police close any roads takes a permit and it can take months to get it,” she stated.“I agree that more visibility for the bikers would be ideal and they’ll get quite a bit this year, but if this event proves to be very popular, which I’m sure it will,Jhen next year we can apply for the permits earlier and have it more in town.” Each participant will be given a guided route, once they arrive on Sunday at Atto-Beaver Park at noon.The total distance of the bike tour will cover 13 kilometers.“The ride is non-competitive and will enable all ages to participate together,” saidTracey.“The half way point will be the St.Francis Marsh so families can take a rest and take in some wildlife.We hope that participants will bring along a picnic for after the ride and stay at the park to visit with their friends and neighbors.” Volunteers and police will supply safety supervision but organizers insist that a parent or older sibling accompany children under the age of 12 and that everyone remembers their safety equip-ment.Bicycle technicians from Lennoxville’s S.B.Sports will be on hand for any mechanical problems that may arise and the event will be held rain or shine.Organizers ask that families register early, either at the town hall, at their Friendship Day booth, or by calling 819-569-9388 or 819-563-4486.Participants can register on the day of, but only those who register early will be eligible for entrance prizes.I f W.fltbi Professional Sates (DEP) Representation (AS*) nbj8|||^ me n J Rét-.Otfohi In Can ^nno**s-; ****** 9**+ CENTRE DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNELLE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CENTRE LENNOXVILLE 1700 College St., Lennoxville QC J1M 0C8 Machining Techniques 563-JOBS (563-5627) Administrative Assistant Come and visit our kiosk on Friendship Day! 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Marjorie Donald Building 822-9600 ext.2241 Patricia MacAulay, Manager e-mail: bishops@bkstr.com www.ubishops.ca Storytelling a 'good way for people to learn about their roots, ’ says organizer By Jen Young Record Correspondent The Multi-Language Storytelling Group will be adding a new addition to this year’s schedule with real Irish tales, told by real Irish storytellers, Friday night.Starting at 7 p.m.in the United Church, storytellers young and old will be entertaining all, though they may not see you.“Real story tellers from Ireland always tell stories with their eyes closed,” says organizer Lison Nicolas.“Mike Burns is from Ireland so he has memorized all these tales and he really speaks with his eyes closed.He will tell his story first in Gaelic, then in English.” Twelve-year-old Cameron Buchanan will accompany Burns in the stories of the evening, but this will be his first tale told.“I’m a little nervous,’’said Cameron who has also memorized his Irish tale, which he will recount in French.“I really like the Irish stories, so I am looking forward to the night.” All together there will be six professional storytellers present and Nicolas says the event is sure to please.“I thought this would be a nice addition to Friendship Day,” says the Gaspe native who works at St.Antoine's School.“Because the event is concentrated between both elementary schools there will be tales told that everyone can understand and enjoy.Many people are of Irish descent so it’s also a good way for people to learn of their roots.” JEN YOUNG Organizer Lison Nicolas stands with young storyteller Cameron Buchanan, who will be telling tales this Friday night.© *1 I0V0 my caroor — it’s so Satisfying.to bo ablo to offer professional and trustworthy Servico to my community." 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