The record, 19 novembre 1997, Supplément 1

Brome County NEWS .Wednesday, November 19, 1997 DUKE, NOBLE, General Partnership Chartered Accountants Taxation, Accounting, Financial Services, Individuals and Corporations Estate Planning and Settlement, Farm Transfers Serving the Eastern Townships community for over 35 years.COWANSVILLE KNOWLTON LENNOXVILLE 109 William St.339 Knowlton R, ï: ¦: M Fall Fun Day an annual event for 27 years Knowlton Academy flea market raises $600 The lady and the trampoline.Sheyanna Potvin.¦ Brome County News Wednesday, November 19, 1997 page 3 V7 TANYA TKACH/CORRESPONDENT Students putting a hamster through the drill.TANYA TKACH/CORRESPONDENT By Tanya Tkach Record Correspondent Knowlton When teachers at Knowlton Academy ran short of money to buy ski equipment, they did what any enterprising group would do: They organized activities to raise the money themselves.Physical education teacher John Parry said the event, called Fall Fun Day and which raised $600 this year, has been going on for the last 27 years.Organized by Grade 7 students, teachers and parents, it’s like a flea market with sales tables and special activities for the students.The day before the event, students bring home a letter asking for parents’ help in donating unwanted toys and trinkets for the sales tables.Parry said he and the students organize the activities, which include hamster races, a sponge throw and tag wrestlilng.“Our main attraction is the sales tables filled with what you might call junk, but these kids love it,” said Parry.“And parent volunteers take care of the sales tables.Prices range from five cents to 25 cents.” Knowlton resident Debbie Rogers said the sale was a good opportunity for students to do their Christmas shopping.“I was at the 10-cent table full of figurines, toys and cars which were all sold,” she said.“These kids come in with $1 and go home with bags of treasures.My kids used to buy my Christmas presents here and they were so proud of themselves.” Parry said although the activities cost 25 cents each, children who don’t have the money can still participate through tickets provided by the teachers.“A child can have a full afternoon of fun for $1.25 and no child goes without any tickets,” he said.All money made from Fall Fun Day is used for sports equipment needed by the school.“We always need ski equipment,” said Parry.“We bought the climbing board on the wall for chin ups, some new volleyballs, 1/2 dozen new jerseys for a team.One year we even bought a VCR for children in the hospital.We buy whatever we feel that we need.” This year the students raised approximately $600, which will be used to buy new sports equipment.Tag team wrestling good dean fun./I TANYA TKACH/CORRESPONDENT TO HAVE THE UPPER HAND.• Hypoallergenic gel nails • Acrylic nails • Fiberglass nails • Manicure • Total nail care PERSONALIZED GIFT WITH APPLICATION OF PERMANENT NAILS Diane Demers offers you her services at: 245 Rivière, Cowansville 266-0997 Early Bird page 4 Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Brome County News Tough economic times they are not Excuse me, I must have been reading yesterday’s news.I was still thinking that jobs are hard to come by and these are tough economic times.Silly me.All I had to do is take a trip to the mall or tune in to the evening news to see 45,000 posties peeved about making only $18 an hour and hundreds more at Maple Leafs’ pork plant picketing because their salaries may be reduced by $9 an hour to save their jobs.That’s right.Plant workers salaries reduced by $9 an hour.And somebody certainly forgot to tell the thousands of Christmas shoppers who packed parking lots over the weekend that these are tough times.As a card-carrying member of the middle class poor, 1 was astounded during a rare trip to the shopping mall Saturday to see the hordes of people pushing shopping carts overflowing with assorted sizes of babies and everything their little hearts desired.And when the moms were fed up with dragging their parcels and snowsuit-bound toddlers in and out of stores, they headed off for a feast at the food court.No homemade play dough and dollar store cookie cutters for these kids.1 saw no evidence of penny-pinching - especially among the younger set.Teens were laying down twenties for fruit-scented soaps and oils like they owned the presses and I had to hold my jaw with both hands when one young girl at the cash put out $145 plus tax for a little black velour number that she will need to wear with a very warm sweater.In case you haven’t been out there for awhile, get ready for the new consumers.They have more money than their parents and they’re not afraid to spend it.Put a designer label on it, jack up the price and make a politically correct statement and it’s in the bag.And unlike their fathers who shuffled through shops with a mix of feigned interest and outright impatience, many of today’s guys are quite unabashed about shopping for lingerie with their girlfriends- and leave few secrets for Victoria to disclose.It’s like bra-shopping in a high school locker room.So where is all the cash coming from?And if these are really the tough economic times we keep saying they are, how can so many people have so much money to spend on so much stuff?It’s getting so you can’t believe a thing you read.You have to get out to the mall to find the real truth.Out of the BROME CLOSET Sharon McCully Please recycle this newspaper La mémoire, une faculté qui oublie?À Montréal, l’autre jour, j’ai rencontré un vieil ami pour le lunch au restaurant.Il est toujours agréable de discuter avec lui de tout et de rien et de nous raconter les plus récents événements de nos vies.Il est plus âgé que moi et il se tient en grande forme en faisant beaucoup de marche à pied.Il a gardé un bureau où il se rend tous les jours à pied, bien qui’il soit situé à environ cinq kilomètres de chez lui.Puisque cette routine fait partie de sa vie quotidienne, il n’a pas l’impression de “faire de l’exercice”.Cette fois, il arrivait d’un séjour à Winnipeg, sa ville natale, où il ne s’était pas rendu depuis quarante ans! En sortant de l’aéroport à son arrivée, il prit un taxi pour se rendre chez un parent qu’il n’avait pas vu depuis longtemps.Sans y penser, il donna au chauffeur le nom des rues par où passer pour se rendre le plus rapidement possible.Il a été surpris lui-même de se souvenir des noms malgré sa très longue absence.Il dit que tout lui est venu spontanément comme s’il n’avait jamais quitté Winnipeg.Plus tard, lors d’une visite au cimetière où sont enterrés ses parents, il s’est souvenu des familles qu’il avait connues et s’est aussitôt mis à demander des nouvelles de telle ou telle personne qu’il avait connue.Ses compagnons de classes lui sont revenus à la mémoire et il en a visité quelques-uns avant son départ.Tous étaient émerveillés de voir qu’il se souvenait d’eux.Nous nous sommes mis à discuter de la mémoire ancienne qui nous fait par- Entre Nous Thérèse Bernard plus grands détails, tandis qu’il nous arrive de ne pas nous souvenir où nous avons déposé nos clés il y a une heure! Peut-être est-ce l’attention que nous y mettons.Les choses qui ne nous apparaissent pas importantes sont celles dont nous ne nous souvenons pas.Et les personnes et les événements qui nous ont marqués d’une manière ou d’une autre, sont gravés dans notre mémoire.Il y a aussi la question de l’âge.Souvent, les personnes âgées se souviennent de choses du passé lointain et oublient ce qu’elles ont lu dans le journal il y a une demi-heure.Il est cependent possible d’améliorer sa mémoire en portant attention à ce dont nous désirons nous souvenir.Les noms des personnes que nous recontrons, par exemple, nous reviendront facilement à la mémoire si nous faisons l’effort de bien associer le nom au visage et à un trait particulier de la personne.Il est aussi très utile de répéter le nom de la personne qui vient de nous être présentée en la regardant bien, tout en lui serrant la main.Cette technique est très utile aux politiciens, aux gens d’affaires et aux vendeurs.Je me souviens clairement, par exemple, de madame Olive Diefenbaker, épouse d’un Premier Ministre du Canada.À la sortie d’une réception à l’hôtel Ritz à Montréal, elle a salué et appelé par son nom un chauffeur qu’elle n’avait pas vu depuis des années.Je lui ai démandé comment elle pouvait se souvenir du nom de cet homme qui fois voir des tableaux anciens dans leurs l’avait conduite une seule fois! 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1.5 km and 2 km.The undulating trail was set eight years ago by Bob Kay, head of the physical education department at Massey Vanier.This year, a group of women volunteers from Bedford helped to organize the event.Knowlton Academy was once again the leader of the pack, winning the overall Stanbridge East Cross Country Trophy, donated by Mr.and Mrs.George Hamilton in May 1970.Knowlton Academy has won it every year since 1986, when Heroes Memorial won.Not only did the every Knowlton team except one place first, they also had extra teams representing Man-sonville Elementary School.Why do the students from Knowlton always win?Motivation is the key.John Parry, physical education teacher from Knowlton Academy, said the kids basically motivate themselves.“They want their major K, (a six inch letter representing their school), they want to participate with their friends and they also enjoy our fun style of training,” he explained.Parry believes promoting an active lifestyle incorporating cardiovascular fitness at an early age will ensure children a healthy future.The runners trained every day at noon, increasing the number of laps every day until they could accomplish the required distance.During their training, Parry made sure that every child un- % % i TANYA TKACH/CORRESPONDENT Some of the runners who comprised Gass 1, 2 and 3 teams from Knowlton Academy and Mansonville district schools and their plaques.derstood their muscular problems.“I tell them that they’re going to have pain or a cramp and they’ve got to understand why and what to do about it.I want them to be able to answer any question that applies to running like what muscles they’re using for that exercise and to try and find some other exercises that use the same muscles.” Ten-year-old Ashley Smith from Knowlton, who was fourth out of 33 competitors in the 1.5 km race, said that they did the right amount of exercises in class.“I love running but 1 found the hills especially hard.1 had a cramp on my left side under my ribs but I massaged it and kept on run- i .ning,” she said.Parry likes to walk the talk, and shows the students by his own example of setting goals.“My goal for my mountain biking experience is to go from the parking lot in Bromont to the summit without setting down once.I haven’t achieved it yet in seven months.You look at any goal you’re trying to achieve by taking tiny steps along the way.” SEE RUNNING, PAGE 6 Daily luncheon specials from $595 Table d'Hôte menus every evening Sunday Brunch *1295 & Sunday Evening Roast Beef Buffet $095 f IS icductioK M et tt (ffaiVtuuM 'PcvUtp '^ ! ^ leld CM 'KtUMticr REMOTE CAR STARTER $QQOO OBI plus tax and installation TANYA TKACH/CORRESPONDENT Members of the Gass 2 Girl’s Team holding a winning Stanbridge East Cross-Country plaque.Proud runners are Ashley Smith, Holly Anderson, Lisa Jewett, Dale Robertson, Ruth Morris and Gwen Muir.Now open from: 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.Monday - Friday ASTRO START RS 102 ¦ Up to 800 ft.range ¦ Life-time warranty 1 Cold weather sentinnel .it’s free If you are insured REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF YOUR WINDSHIELD Windshields are our business; to us they are all worth saving.NOVUS gives you that “new” look 573 Principale, Granby 378-5036 Internet address: http://www.vitroplus.com I VITRO PUB WINDOWS AND CAR ACCESSORIES page 6 Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Brome County N e1 Motivation and training the key for junior runners Running: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Thirteen-year-old Ryan Bogan from Knowlton came in first in the 2 km race.He loves running and trains twice a week at home.“It was pretty good, I paced myself - I do a lot of training,” said Bogan.The Class 3 girls race was won by Heroes Memorial.Their runners took first through fifth place in the race.• • • Here’s a list of participants from the Knowlton and Mansonville teams.Class 1 Girls-Knowlton: Lisa Harvey; Alyssa Campbell; Jackie McGovern; Melissa Gauthier; Courtney Rogers; Lauren Bailley.Class 1 Boys-Knowlton: Jeff Munzer; Nick Munzer; Ian Colvil; Steven Murphy; Marc Legatt; Jeff Staton.Class 1 Girls-Mansonville: Lizzy Allen; Kristen Gauthier; Emily Dwyer; Alexandre Coté; Erin Foster; Brittany Albers.Class 1 Boys-Mansonville: Derrick Laviolette; David Hickman; James Scott; Cody White; Wayne Dwyer; Jack Lemaire.Class 2 Girls-Knowlton: Gwen Muir; Jodi Kay; Holly Anderson; Holly Anderson; Lisa Jewett; Ashley Smith.Class 2 Boys-Knowlton: Derek McCub-bin; Ryan Foster; Chris Muir; Matt Char-by; Andy Arnason; Josh Lantinga.Class 2 Girls-Mansonville: Karen Moore; Lacy Lemaire; Eliza Holmes;Dale Robertson; Ruth Morris; Sarah Leavitt; Class 2 Boys-Mansonville: Paul Nettle-ship; Brad Rogers; Tyler Staton; Jason Johnston; Jeremy Bedard; Dennis Hick- man.Class 3 Girls-Knowlton: Jamie Moar; Terrie Davies; Jessica Harvey; Steph Campbell; Erin Lefebvre; Vanessa Page.Class 3 Boys-Knowlton: Derick Allen; Shawn Wilms; Ryan Bogan; Jeremy Frizzle; Alex Bowbrick; Stuart Larochelle.Class 3 Girls-Mansonville: Amanda Charby; Carol McPolland; Meagen Smith; Jodi Cuplinskas; Cindy Elston; Steph Durrell.Class 3 Boys-Mansonville: Jason Larose; Alex Wisdom; Matt Durrell; Ryan Gauthier; Jason Lavigne.8 Q g) S S i i The Hat I for All I Seasons * Tilley Hats® Float • Tie On • Repel Rain and Mildew • Won’t Shrink • Block UV Radiation • Insured Against Loss C3 S flarold Jean q 175 Principale ^ (Sowansville 32K3L9 g Uotwoine Hu Parc m 266-7797 * Téléc.: 263-6800 C3 LETTER TO Just one more holiday and a great big yawn Dear Editor, As a veteran and war widow, I feel saddened that the CLSC Townships' local scenes in watercolor by Rhoda Price and up framed 243-5980 THE EDITOR in Cowansville, Bedford, Farnham, etcetera, was “closed Nov.10 for Remembrance Day” as stated in the Brome County News Nov.5.It shows that Nov.11 has become just one more holiday and a great big yawn.Two minutes of silence on the correct day at the right time for the loss of millions of lives seems little enough to give.Linda Morris Sutton Clarification: “Invisible Fencing” is a trademark In last week’s Letters to the Editor column, a reader expressed dissatisfaction with ‘invisible fencing’ she had purchased for her dog.An official from Invisible Fencing Inc.has since advised us that the term ‘invisible fencing,’ often used to describe radio-electronic fencing, is a registered trademark that refers specifically to a product patented under that company’s name.Radio-electronic fencing is available from a variety of dealers.We regret any confusion this may have caused.mini?dhaTSFoM] te Cormnissi^ji (_ fl [des.Nournes 3:00 p.m.Nettoyeur Cowansville Inc.jife Daniel and Lucille Lessard, prop.121, Church St., Cowansville 263-0450 ing, which was won first draw Mary Thomas and second draw Mabel Fry.Five hundred was played at four tables with one at the game table.The special prize for today was for bidding and making ten clubs, and was won by Voneta Whitehead and Mary Thomas.Prizes for high score were won by: 1st Mary Horne 4280, 2nd, [im Eaton 4040, 3rd, Lawrence Marsh 4020, 4th, Doris Smith, 3840, and 5th, Arthur Fry 3670.Since Elvia Johnson was absent, Phoebe Eaton poured tea and coffee and a pot-luck lunch and social time was enjoyed while door prizes were drawn, ending a very pleasant afternoon.PUBLIC ANNUAL MEETING The Board of Directors of the Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins is pleased to invite members of our community to attend its public annual meeting.When: Monday, November 24" at 7:30 p.m.1997 Where: Manoir Sweetsburg 795 Principale Street Cowansville (parking available at Palais de justice) The annual financial statement will be presented along with a report of the results achieved since the incertion of the patient-oriented approach in cooperation with our network partners.WELCOME EVERYONE! THE RECORD is your newspaper.Criticism, praise, suggestions, ideas are always welcome.Call or write to us: Community relations: 569-9511 Newsroom: 569-6345 Knowlton office: 242-1188 2850 Delorme, Sherbrooke J1K 1A1 88 Lakeside, Knowlton JOE 1V0 Record EAST FARNHAM WEST BROME KNOWLTON TOWN of BROME LAKE EXCAVATION BRUCE RUMSBY & SONS TRANSPORT INC.S|iu'"ÿ*.v?¦ ?263-3415 263-4927 Estimation Gratute ¦ Free Estimates SAND - GRAVEL - FILL & TOPSOIL BULLDOZER - BACKHOE - PELLE -SHOVEL - TERRE A PARTERRE -REMPLISSAGE - SEPTIC TANKS -CHAMPS D’ÉPURATION - FILTER BEDS - PONDS - LACS ARTIFICIELS - MARTEAU HYDRAULIQUE FONDATIONS - FOUNDATIONS • DUCK & HORSE MANURE -FUMIER CANARD ET CHEVAL 576 chemin Choinière East Farnham, Qùé.J2K 4A7 Brome County News Wednesday, November 19, 1997 page 9 Briefs Staff Knowlton Project four years in the making Waterloo’s on the ’Net! Historical Society awards volunteers The Brome County Historical Society will be giving its volunteers a pat on the back Nov.30.Volunteer Appreciation Day is open to anyone who volunteered their time and effort over the last year to help the BCHS.Two awards will be given in recognition of volunteers that particularly distinguished themselves.The event takes place at the Centennial Building, 130 Lakeside, in Knowlton.For more information please call 243-6782.Arts and crafts exhibit in Bedford The Regroupment des organismes communautaires des Rivières will be holding an arts and crafts exhibition to promote cultural and community organizations in the Bedford region.Artists and artisans are invited to take part for free in the ROC’s first Salon des Arts, which will take place on Friday, Dec.12 and Saturday Dec.13, just in time for Christmas.The exhibition, which will take place at 52 Du Pont Street in Bedford, will open its doors at 9 a.m.and close at 5 p.m.both days.The objective of the show is to encourage the development of social, cooperative, community and cultural organizations in and around Bedford.Artists and artisans interested in taking part in the show can sign up by calling Gisèle Lauzon at (514) 248-2229.Firefighters stickers correction Last week we printed a story about stickers available at the Brome Lake town hall to be put up in children’s bedroom windows to warn firefighters in an emergency that contained two errors.The cost of the large red stickers is $1, not S2 as printed.In addition, the proceeds from the stickers will not be going to area schools.Brome Lake town councillor Tom McGovern said the money will be used instead to order more stickers for Brome Lake residents.Blue handicapped stickers are also available to warn firefighters if a disabled person lives in a home.The Brome County News regrets the errors.^'Cherished h Tfeddies* Knightes VS.Pharmacy The Switchyard Shopping Center St.Albans, Vermont (802) 524-3085 800-439-3085 HOURS: Mon.-Fri.8:30-7 p.m.Sat.8:30-6 p.m.Open Sun.12-4 NOV.29-DEC.21 By Tanya Singfield Record Correspondent Waterloo It was four years in the making, but the town of Waterloo finally has its own website.The new site, announced last week, was set up by local businessman Sylvain Dufresne and his wife Sylvie Côté.The couple operates a computer and administrative consulting firm called Sylvain Dufresne Enr.Dufresne had been working in public relations for the Hyundai plant in Bromont before it closed a few years ago.He said he thought the web site would be an excellent way to attract new business to Waterloo.However, he said the town was slow to respond until he presented the project to CREW, (Comité Revitalisation Économique de Waterloo), which is also looking for ways to promote local business.The site contains information about services, businesses, tourist attractions and special events in the Waterloo area.About 10 businesses are currently advertising their services on the site.“There is no question as to the advantages of the Internet, but people need to know about it,” said Dufresne.“Compared to other forms of advertising and communication, it’s faster, cheaper all around and it’s interactive.You can have sound and color, there’s almost no limit to what you can do.Your only limit is your imagination.” Business cards, welcome pages and banners are also available at reasonable rates because of subsidies provided by CREW.Dufresne said he hopes the project will become self-sufficient, allowing him to upgrade his system and stay current.For further information about the Waterloo site, call CREW at (514) 539-3346 or Sylvain Dufresne Enr.at (514) 539-4117.You can visit Waterloo’s website at: http://ville.waterloo.qc.ca CHILD SUPPORT Guidelines ensure that children come first On May 1st, 1997, Child Support Guidelines were introduced to: • Set the basic amount the parent paying child support should pay based on income, the number of children involved and the laws of the province or territory where that parent lives; • Make setting the amount of support fair, predictable and consistent for children.For more information about how the child support guidelines apply when both parents live in Quebec, please call: 1-800-363-1363 (Communication-Québec) (418) 643-5140 (Ministère de la Justice du Québec) If either parent lives outside of Quebec, the federal child support guidelines apply.For more information, call toll-free: 1-888-373-2222 Visit our Internet site at: http://canada.justice.gc.ca ¦ jiu ¦ Department of Justice Ministère de la Justice Canada Canada Canada page 10 Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Brome County IN Yamaska Valley District No.9 holds meeting The Yamaska Valley District No.9 held a meeting on September 14, in Iberville Branch No.263.District Commander Cde D.Wighton opened the meeting in English in the usual ritual and Vice-Commander Cde.A.Bessette in French.Iberville host Branch president Cde.Normand Beauregard welcomed all to a successful meeting and refresh- June meeting were read by secretary J.ments following the meeting.In all seven Branches were represented and two were absent.Minutes of the At Deragon, they will take care of everything! 1998 family escort JL Ot these vehicles ^thlhepurchas ^ Fu,,y eqUip air conditi0ri autorr>atic eier7* 1998 WINDSTAR 1998 Automatic, air condition, electric windows & doors, ABS brakes.Ford rebate included.Residual value $19.977.24 month lease 48 roontns rriouP **f&5**«-'** QO^O Pa 1998 CONTOUR purchase HONDA AUTO CITE inc I LINCOLN U/ COMMITMENT 317 Principale, Cowansville 266-0101 Bousada and accepted.The financial report was read by J.Bousada.Moved accepted.Carried.Correspondence was read.General discussion followed.Branch reports were read by Brome #23, Farn-ham #38, Granby #56, Philipsburg #82, Cowansville #99, Sutton #158 and Iberville #263.All Branches were quite busy, even through the summer months, with their activi-tees and implications in the community.Cde D.Wighton thanked all Branches for their good work.New business: Discussion re the poppy campaign.Publicity: Report was given by Lucette Mailloux on publicity since our last meeting.Date and place of new District meeting: The next District meeting will be held at Cowansville Branch #99 on December 7 at 2 p.m.The meeting was adjourned and closed in the usual ritual.Submitted by Lucette Mailoux A rose lasts but a few days.A heart must last a whole lifetime.In Memoriam donations, a tribute to life.$ HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION Of QUÉBEC Tel.: (819| 562-7942 'U Brome County News Wednesday, November 19, 1997 page 11 Sir John Johnson Centennial Branch U.E.L.semi-annual meeting Sutton On October 19, 1997, the members of the Sir John Johnson Centennial Branch U.E.L.held their semi-annual meeting in Grace Anglican Church Hall, after having attended the regular church service.The service was conducted by the rector, the Reverend Tim Smart, who was assisted by members of the branch.Branch President Jean McCaw and Cora Hazard received at the door and the lessons were read by Clayton Smith and Vincent Leonard.Twenty-nine members and friends then proceeded to the hall to enjoy a delicious casserole and salad luncheon, catered by the ladies of the A.C.W.Branch President Jean McCaw welcomed all with a special greeting to Heritage Branch President Robert Wilkins, his wife and some members of the branch.She then asked Reverend Tim Smart to lead the members with Grace.Jean McCaw called the meeting to order.Eric Pollard, Standard Bearer, presented the colors with the singing of 0 Canada by the members.Jean then showed the appreciation of those present by extending her thanks to the ladies of the A.C.W.for the excellent luncheon.Before the business meeting, Jean called upon Louise Hall to introduce the guest speaker, Mr.Leslie McCorkill, a recently retired teacher at Massey Vanier High School and a resident of Farnham, Quebec.Mr.McCorkill spoke of both the McCorkill and Allsopp families.George Charles Allsopp, grandson of George Allsopp, Secretary to Sir Guy Carlton, claimed the land in Farnham Township County, which had been granted to his grandfather in the 1770's from Quebec.In 1847 he married Mary Jane McCorkill.Her family had settled in the Township of Farnham about 1822 from Ireland.Mary Jane appears to be the link between the two families.Researched from information received from correspondence, journals, log books, account books and legal document, he gave a most interesting talk.Mary Jane plays a prominent part in the records.Having no children of her own, she was a strong influence in the lives of her three nephews insisting that they get a very good education and corresponded with them regularly.In her many letters, two of her quotes are, "You have been at death's door two or three times and it has been God's good plea- sure to spare you.Wear overshoes instead of rubbers," and, 'You promised to send me a letter and you didn't.I think your word is worse than pie crust." From Mr.McCorkill's speech, we learned a great deal about the influence these two families had on the early history of Farnham.Marion Phelps, archivist of Brome County Historical Society, thanked Mr.McCorkill for his most interesting speech and presented him with a book, "Loyalists of the Eastern Townships," to show our appreciation.Dick Eldridge spoke of the Gale Monument Restoration Project.Although the project has received some funding, he felt that support of the U.E.L.would certainly encourage others to do so.Clayton Smith moved, seconded by Vincent Leonard,that a donation be made to the project.Carried.Kenneth Hamilton expressed the hope that more than one estimate be made as to the cost.Upon presentation of Eleanor Irwin as Secretary, the members showed their appreciation with ap-plause.Eleanor then read the minutes of the annual meeting, which were accepted as read with one exception, "Introduced Ena, mother of Barry Chamber-lain as new member not Jean and Barry".Phyllis Hamilton, genealogist, reported that applications from two members, Barry Chamber-lain, St.Armand and child, Patrick Chamberlain Aura-Chambly, had been forwarded to U.E.L.headquarters for approval of U.E.L.status.Phyllis then thanked Eric Pollard and Ken Hamilton for all their assistance in moving the research books and branch records from various places to our new office.Thanks to the Brome County Historical Society, in the old courthouse, Knowlton.With the new carpet it looks most attractive and is available to the members with a phone call throughout the week, to Arlene Royea, 243-6782.Adelaide Lanktree, Treasurer, reported on the bank balance with the hope that the members will remit their 1998 dues as early as January.With the absence of Evelyn Lewis, Jean announced that the field trip re: Loyalist history, supported by our branch and made by some pupils from Heroes' Memorial Elementary School, was a great success.It is hoped that another school in the district will take advantage of a similar offer.Olive Pollard, on behalf of the Card and Regard Committee, reported that seven cards had been sent with two thank you notes received.Jean asked her to send a birthday card to Honourary President John Matheson, on his 80th birthday, which he celebrated on November 14, 1997.Ken Hamilton stated that the rug for the office had been purchased from the book committee fund account leaving a favorable balance.Joyeux Noël • Season’s Greetings • Joyeux Noël • Season’s Greetings Est.1972 REG’D ENR.Meilleurs vieux.Meilleurs voeux.Christmas Christmas A rose lasts but a few days.A heart must last a whole lifetime.In Memoriam donations, a tribute to life.In Memoriam past.present.•Santana., ZW & 37 Lakeside Open/Ouvert 7 days / 7 jours Knowlton, QC 514-243-5128 Joyeux Noël • Season’s Greetings • Joyeux Noël • Season’s Greetings page 12 Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Brome County N Locals enjoy BMP tea Cowansville The persons who attended the tea offered recently by the Brome Missisquoi Perkins Hospital Auxiliary were served very well.An early Christmas atmosphere filled the vast and bright hospital lobby.The Auxiliary Boutique displayed novel gifts at very interesting prices.The home-baked goodies were grabbed in record time.In the cafeteria and following a long established tradition, the long well- garnished and tastefully-decorated table created a refined Victorian atmosphere.Diverse, well-filled sandwiches and delicious pastry snacks were served.The winners of the raffle prizes are: Betsey Cowen, sculpture, donated by Edward Heath, Phyllis Childerhouse, afghan, donated by Reba Holloway, Mary Riordon, dried flowers, donated by Debbie Hornig, Effie Cote, gift certificate, donated by Paddie's Boutique, Judy Page, wine and cheese, donated by the Auxiliary.A few pleasant hours were enjoyed with friends and acquaintances.When leaving, one felt satisfied that one had helped the hospital.Jacqueline Perkins BMP Hospital Sutton Volunteer Centre preparing Christmas baskets Once again, the executive of the Sutton Volunteer Centre would like to remind the people of Sutton, Sutton Townships and Abercorn that we are making preparations for the delivery of Christmas baskets to the needy people in the area.We were fortunate again this year to receive a grant from Centraide and we are using some of this money on the Food Bank program, which is open the third Monday of every month from 1 p.m.to 4 p.m.We shall use some of this money on the Christmas Basket Program.We also provide snacks to the Sutton School for the children who stay on after school for extra help and for hot lunches.Also, in case of need, there is money available for school supplies and clothing.May we remind you of the box, For Your Hungry Neighbor in the IGA store and ask that you put a can or a box of something that may be used in the Food Bank and in the Christmas Baskets.You may make your contribution to the church of your choice, which will pass it on to the Volunteer 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Gift Subscriptions 3 months o CM 6 months GO in 1 year $113 (taxes included) Call (819) 569-9528 (514) 242-1188 1 (800) 463-9525 Offer expires December 31, 1997 Curling club celebrates 50th anniversary Sutton Curling Club celebrated its 50th anniversary recently with a cocktail reception and dinner.About 125 guests attended the event, held Saturday, Oct.25.Anniversary chairman Grant Lewis welcomed all members and paid special tribute to all past club presidents since 1948.Attending were Paul Jenne, Hugh Salisbury, Garth Hadlock, Eddy Lessard, Alan Turnbull, Walter Horn, Ernie Tomuschat, Robert Marcoux, Karl Kolatschek, Jacques Gagne, Grant Lewis, Robert Bruneau, John Salisbury, Robert Douglas, Brian McGurk, Richard O'Brien, Carol Ann Dempsey, Rhoda Horn, Phyliss Estall, Violet Perron, Jeannie McCutcheon, Margaret Dando, Margo Mitchell, Barbara Henderson, Iris Allen, Jean Martin, Jonet Gillett, Jennifer Owen, and Lucy Brault.The event was organized by Grant Lewis, Steffani Wilson and Carol Ann Dempsey.W E L C 0 W BIENVENUE '¦ PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SUTTON CURLING CLUB Club president Carol Ann Dempsey with past presidents at opening dinner dance.Manoir puts on Halloween for the kiddies On Friday, Oct.31, The Manoir invited 37 Knowlton Academy Kindergarten students for a special Halloween party.When our door opened we found children arriving with smiles and laughter filling the Manoir.We had firemen, clowns, princesses and many more great costumes.The decorated recreation room awaited the children, along with eight fun-filled games for excited children.Juice and cookies were given to all our friendly little visitors along with their own lunches.The children were a bit tired after their games and eating but had fun parading through our dining room at lunch time.They were medicine for us all.As the children left, goody bags were given out and a safe and fun Halloween was well on it’s way.We thank the teachers, Faye Davis and Josee Bourbeau for allowing our residents the opportunity to see and enjoy the children.A special thank you to the parents who volunteered their time also.We hope that we have the chance once again to have some fun filled visit from Knowlton Academy.Kim Redmile Activity Co-ordinator Manoir Lac Brome Knowlton Tfflrwm .PHOTO COURTESY OF MANOIR LAC BROME Kindergarten kiddies from Knowlton Academy congregate at Manoir Lac Borme before hitting the streets in search of free treats.I Le Piémont Riding School Boarding for Horses Training Indoor Arena | Rosita Cavagna | 271 Richford Rd.j Frelighsburg ! 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