The record, 2 décembre 2008, Supplément 1

Tuesday, December 2, 2008 KMl Michel Gtoêtto tyzqartlc LAC BROME 461 Knowlton Rd.8 a.m.to 9 p.m.Magog 231 Sherbrooke St.Farnham 999 Principale St.E.I pHOMlC d'ABOrd ( Wendy Denman Brome County News Correspondent Cowansville’s Heroes Memorial School is embracing the season with enthusiasm and activity participating in the town’s Christmas parade for the first time; staging The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, at Emmanuel United Church and holding a concert Celebrations Around the World, to benefit the local food bank.The nighttime parade took place on November 15th.“A great group of parent-volunteers decorated a float that was lent to us from the Harvey-Picken farm," said music specialist and parade supervisor Laura Barr.“It was very festive with lights and a tree, with lots of room for the band wearing Santa Claus hats, some singers walked along side.In all, over sixty band and choir members played and sang Heroes, Memorial across town with more than 15 parent and teacher volunteers joining in to support the musical ensemble.It was all about teamwork and everyone involved was pleased to make the parade a success for the children.” The Best Christmas Pageant Ever marks another first for the school.“It’s the first time we’ve taken one of our plays into the public domain,” says teacher Parent volunteers decorated the Cowansvilles Santa Claus Parade.COURTESY LAURA BARR Heroes Memorial float for Daniel Lapointe, who has directed numerous Heroes, productions for over two decades.“Rev.Wendy MacLean at Emmanuel United welcomed the idea, in fact she asked for a part in the play and I was delighted to give her one." The play runs for four days, beginning December 9th; with four performances in the mornings for school children from across the region including Farnham Elementary, Parkview, Knowlton Academy and Waterloo Elementary; plus two evening performances for the public.“The church is set up with a great stage which is good because there’s a large cast.And what better place for this story than an actual church,” said Lapointe.“We’ve done this play in the past, but years ago.It’s truly a delightful play with a humorous storyline and vivid characters.It will appeal to audiences of all ages.” The plot centres on the Herdmans, a family of six children, reputed to be the worst kids in the history of the world.The Herdmans, who have never heard the Christmas story and don’t understand what all the fuss is about, actually come to understand the true meaning of Christmas; more than the children who have been hearing the story since birth.“Even the adults in the show are touched by the simple faith of the Herdmans and end up praising them for making it the Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” said Lapointe.“It’s a great Christmas story with good roles for the kids.I’ve also enlisted some teachers for the cast.We’re busy rehearsing in the classroom and are anxious to begin rehearsals in the church.” DAVID ANDERSON (Bromont) - Liberal MNA Pierre Paradis posed for a photo with Bromont mayor Pauline Quinlan at a well attended Quebec Liberal Party “meet your candidate" cocktail event which took place at the Auberge Bromont on Monday, Nov.24th.Continuing it’s Christmas activities, Laura Barr will direct the Heroes, band and choir in a concert at Cowansville’s Anglican Church on December 18th.“We’re calling the event Celebrations from Around the World,” said Barr.“The admission is a can of non-perishable food for the town’s food bank.Christmas is a great time to teach children about how important it is to give back to the community.Sharing and caring is what Christmas is all about.” Public performances of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever take place on Wednesday, December 10th and Thursday, December 11th, beginning at 7 p.m.at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville.Admission is $5.Celebrations from Around the World with the band and choir from Heroes, Memorial takes place Thursday, December 18th at 7 p.m.at Cowansville Anglican Church, 409 rue du Sud, Cowansville.Admission is a non-perishable food item.Paradis visits Bromont A Heroes Christmas E9 Pierre Marziali 'Y* Pharmacist Familiprix pierre.marziali@familiprix.com Hours: Mon.-Wed.9-8 p.m.Tlmrs.