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Brame County NEW Wednbsday, October 11, 2006 Michel GazaHte iUH^yUilc G'~££r' Turn your groceries .into rewards Quality is our main ingredient WWW gun* IGA Magog 231 Sherbrooke St.WÊ IGA Famham if V ¦ ’ .-‘W- v Feelin ’ The Blues In Sutton WWW.LENETBLUES.COM Year five of the Sutton en Blues music festival gets underway Oct.14 with Mike Deway & The Only Blues Band.Considered a great guitar player, Deway also boasts a strong, melodic voice and plenty of original material.He has been nominated for four Lys (Quebec blues) awards this year — Artistic Performance, Composer, Male Blues Artist and Best Album.The Sutton en Blues concerts are held at ! Auberge des Appalaches (234 Maple Street, Sutton), every Saturday, from Oct.14 to Nov.18.Wildlife In The Eastern Townships ~ n DORIS TARDIFl Bromont resident Doris Tardiffhad an odd visitor this past summer.A large moose she eventually named Tarzan spent a few months making the trek from the nearby woods to her backyard.While the beast has not been seen for a couple of weeks, Tardiffis hopeful Tarzan will be back next summer.Soldiers set to storm West Brome By Maurice Crossfield West Brome is due to be invaded this weekend — by the Canadian Armed Forces, as a matter of fact.From Fri., Oct.13 to Sun., Oct.15, members of the Royal Montreal Regi- ment and the Royal Highlanders of Canada will carry out training exercises in an area bordered by West Brome Road (Route 139), Stage Coach, Kuss, Turner and McCurdy roads.“The West Brome area presents an interesting mix of various terrain types (hills, dense woods, light woods, fields, farms), which will greatly increase the realism value of our training," said Capt.Marie Kirsten of the RMR.The military will be back in those same areas for follow-up exercises Oct.27 to 29, and then again for a spring exercise on March 30 to April 1,2007.The owners of the properties used in the training exercises haw all been contacted and have given their permission.So if you see a bunch of soldiers running around with guns in West Brome, don’t panic.It hasn’t separated from Brome Lake.Pharmacist affiliated with "V Celine Du beau Homeopath Tuesday • Thursday - Friday from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.Francine Robinson: nurse Tuesday from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m.and Thursday.12 to 8 p.rr DELIVERY FREE IN SUTTON ON FRIDAY Auberge 8Spa West Brome FILL SERVICE SPA 7 days/week 128 Route 139, West Brome www.awb.ca DEPANNEUR rouge Restaurant Place KNOWLTON Full Breakfast served every day A the Salad Bar is OPEN >'/VIDE0 SUTTON & MOW: SHORTS CARDS ACTION FIRMES trading card games 20 Principale N., Sutton Tel 490-538-8484 or 450-538-8480 sud.cmuum (450) 266-3966 458-286-7S52 1-HHS2-7M1 | 463 ch Knowlton Tel.243-033Û ] Hourt pack 2 Wednesday, October 1 1 , 2006 Brome County News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar Oct.11 A PRAYER EVENING will be held on Oct.11 at 7 p.m.at St.Paul's United Church in Waterloo.Coinciding with Mental Illness Awareness Week, its focus will be on mental health.For more information.call Trudy at 450-534-3651.Oct.13-14 BARGAIN DAY SALE at Sutton Junction Hall.Sponsored by St.Aidan’s Guild.Friday, 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.Oct.13-14,16 Dunham United Church FALL RUMMAGE SALE on Oct.13, 7 to 9 p.m., Oct.14,9 a.m.to noon and Oct.16,10 a.m.to noon.Anyone with donations of rummage please call Joyce (450 295-3251) or Barbara.(450 295-2348).PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY RUMMAGE OUTSIDE THE DOOR.Oct.14 CHICKEN ‘N’ BISCUIT SUPPER at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, 5 to 7 p.m.Menu: Chicken, biscuit, vegetables and yummy desserts.Adults, $10, children, $5.FLEA MARKET at St.John's Church Hall, Brome, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Lunch is available.CLOSURE OF BROME LAKE - Public information meeting, sponsored by Renaissance Die Brome at the Odd Fellows Hall, 476 Know!ton Rd., Knowlton, 10 a.m.Oct.14-15 QUOI DE NEUF?ARTISANT SHOW & SALE, Saturday, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.and Sunday, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.A fine selection of quality crafts will be presented at Club de Golf Knowlton.264 Lakeside, Knowlton.MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING SUPPORT GROUP MEETING held at United Church, 234 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton, 2 p.m.Having difficulty coping?Not sure liow to support someone suffering from mental illness?Or maybe you just want to be more informed?Info: 450 243-0928 or pleasantvalley@sympatico.ca.TOWNSHIP'S BLUEGRASS & OLD-TYME MUSIC SOCIETY ACOUSTIC JAMMING: 1 to 5:30 p.m.Supper, 6:30 p.m.BCN RATES & DEADLINES COMMUNITY CALENDAR Brome County News Community Calendar is reserved tor non-profit organizations only.Deadline is noon on Mondays A pre paid fee of S7 is required per publication, or SPECIAL RATE of $11 for 2 insertions 1 BCN & 1 in Friday Record “What's On" section Please forward notices to 88-A Lakeside St.Knowlton, QC JOE 1V0, email bcnnews@qc.aibn.com, or fax: (450) 243-5155.Visa and Mastercard accepted.Live bluegrass and old-tyme music bands, 7 to 10:30 p.m.Christmas concert tickets on sale from directors.Get them while they last.Royal Canadian Legion, 77 Lewis St„ Waterloo.Jam captain: Terry Howell (819-875-5133).Directors: Marie Gunn (514-697-8073), Tom Kilbride (450-243-0645), Stan Smaill (514-481-2619) and Bob Tereault (819-346-2435).Oct.15 Royal Canadian Legion, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo will hold a COUNTRY BREAKFAST, 8:30 a.m.until noon.Price: $6, adults, $2.50, children, 10 yrs.of age.All welcome.Oct.16 STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR WOMEN Can’t say no?Feel you need to do it all yourself?Do you have multiple roles to play and set high standards for each role?If you haven’t developed really good coping mechanisms, the stress will get you, one way or another.Avante recognizes this need to learn new guidelines and practical strategies for “stress busting”.As men and women deal with stress differently, we are offering a stress management program specifically designed for women over a four week period.Join Barb & Nancy for interactive lessons that will give you the tools to have a better life.Starting Monday evening, Oct.16, from 6 to 9 p.m.Cost $20.Please register by calling Avante at 450-248-0530.Saving Jesus.Ever feel like Jesus has been kidnapped by the fundamentalists and the literalists?Are you looking for another way to understand the voice of Jesus in scripture and in the Christian faith today?Saving Jesus is a 12-WEEK SMALL GROUP EXPLORATION OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE 21ST CENTURY.Each session offers a provocative 20-minute DVD segment followed by small group discussion.Join us as we move beyond the literal and exclusive to a deeper and more inclusive understanding of Jesus and the movement that began in his name.Monday mornings, beginning Oct.16 from 10:30 a.m.to noon at the parish hall of Grace Anglican Church, 52 Principale sud in Sutton.Info: 450-538-8108.Sponsored by the Anglican, Roman Catholic and United Church of Sutton.Oct.18-21 ANNUAL AUTUMN RUMMAGE SALE for the benefit of St.James Anglican Church, 40 rue du Pont, Bedford, 1 to 6 p.m.Wednesday through Friday, and 9 to 11:30 a.m.on Saturday.Fill one of our big bags for $10, Wednesday to Friday and on Saturday for $5.Info: 450-248-7319.All are welcome! Oct.20 The VOLUNTEER CENTER OF SUTTON BINGO on Oct.20, 7 p.m.at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 2 Curley St.Jackpot, $200.Cash prizes and drawings.Come and play and this will help many in our community.Oct.21 PRE-CHRISTMAS GIFT AND CRAFT SALE — Knight’s of Columbus Hall, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.Cowansville.Table or info: 450-263-5080.Proceeds to the Christmas Food Baskets.QUEBEC QUILT REGISTRY at Adamsville Catholic Church, 133 rue Adamsville, 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.AN INSPIRATION FOR QUILTERS! CHICKEN ‘N’ BISCUIT SUPPER at Bishop Stewart Memorial Anglican Church, Garagona Rd., Frelighsburg, 6 p.m.Reservations: 450-248-2581 or 450-248-1145.Door prizes.ANNUAL HAM SUPPER at 5:30 p.m.hosted by CALVARY UNITED CHURCH and to be held at the Royal Canadian Legion on Curley St., Sutton.Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for children under 10.For information and tickets, call Gail at 450-538-0530, Nancy at 450-538-3080 or Linda at 450-538-3789.ANNUAL CHICKEN PIE SUPPER for the benefit of the Edith Kathan seniors home in West Brome, Independent Order of Odd fellows will be held at the Knowlton Odd Fellows Hall, 5 to 7 p.m.Tickets and/or information, Cecilia (450-263-1907) or Shirley (450-295-2355).Tickets also available at door.Oct.22 Royal Canadian Legion BREAKFAST at 120 Davignon, Cowansville, 9:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.Info: 450-263-3543.Oct.24 The Auxiliary of the BMP Hospital will be holding their FALL TEA on Oct.24, at 2:30 p.m.in the hospital cafeteria.Please come and support your hospital.Oct.27 The WELLNESS VOLUNTEER CENTRE INVITES ALL TBL SENIORS TO AN AUTUMN LUNCHEON at the TBL Community Centre on Oct.27 at noon.Limited seating.Reservations needed by Oct.24 at 450-242-2020.Transportation available if necessary.Theme: Black and Orange.Donation $3.Arts calendar Oct.19-29 KNOWLTON PLAYERS presents CHAPTER TWO, A COMEDY BY NEIL SIMON.Directed by Steve Trew.Cast: Miehaela Barnes, Linda Carey, Jim MacLellan and Roger de la mare.Opening night performance on Oct.19 at 8 p.m., is a benefit for the Pettes Memorial Library, Knowlton.Other performances are Oct.20, 21, 26, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m.with matinees on Oct.22 and 29 at 2 p.m., at Arts Knowlton, 9 Mont Echo Rd., Knowlton.Adults, $12, Townshippers’ $10, Students, $8 and under 13 yrs., $5.Reservations, 450-242-2510.Church Services KNOWLTON/CREEK PASTORAL CHARGE Worship and song by members assisted by The Reverend Dale Skinner.Creek United, Foster, 9:30 a.m., Knowlton United, Knowlton, 11 a.m.Sunday School at both services.(Handicap access).ST.PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 24 St.Paul’s Road, Knowlton.Traditional 8 a.m.service and 10 a.m.with music, Sunday school and nursery.Info: 450-242-2885.The Rev.Tim Wiebe and the congregation welcomes everyone.ANGLICAN PARISH OF BROME SERVICES — Oct.15 Church of the Ascension, West Brome, 10 a.m.Holy Communion.Rev.Paul Tidman.SAINT-EDOUARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 366 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton — Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m.(Bilingual).COWANSVILLE AREA PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH: Worship at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville.Worship 10:30 a.m., choir practice, 10 a.m.Sunday service, Oct.15 WORLD FOOD SUNDAY, Bevan Skerratt, founding director of the Urban Aboriginal Medicine Fellowship, will join us in worship.Rev.Wendy MacLean officiating.Info: 450-263-0204.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, COWANSVILLE, Come and join us for Sunday worship.We have a service at 9 a.m.(traditional) and a family service with music and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m.The last Sunday of every month, one service at 10 a.m.Info: 450-263-2662.ANGLICAN PARISH OF BEDFORD/PHILIPSBURG 8r FARNHAM -Sunday services: Philipsburg, 9:30 a.m.; Famham, first Sunday in Bedford at II a.m., second and fourth Sundays at 9:30 a.m.in Farnham and third Sunday at 11 a.m.in Farnham; Bedford, 11 a.m.Info: 450-248-3923.The Ven.Dr.Brian A.Evans, Rector & Archdeacon of Bedford.BEDFORD UNITED CHURCH PASTORAL CHARGE — Sunday service, Oct.15, Bedford with John Matheson presiding.Info: 450-248-3044.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN SUTTON, 52 Principale sud, welcomes everyone for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m.Info: 450-538-8108.See Board, Page 8 Hnmif ( '.ounty NEWS 88 A Lam-mi*, Km mitt >n, Qui bi< , jOf.IV0 Tu (450) 242 1188/2426892 Fax 0J 243 5155 hsuNishnl Mn IWI PuWiitod nrriiJv by RECORD 1195 (will E„ Sherbnxrkr.Quran, JIG 1Y7 FAS (819) 569-3445 E-MAIt nrwtnx»m*Nherbnx»krrrcs>rd cum webtite www.sherbrooke record com Hanot Kinnra* Pumjsim Fd.andr Brown Fixtor Alison Smi Su in ait LyNIM RFILAVANCI AWRIIMNl.Mich 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KNOW-HOW.f+Hp make, fhc wond a fcc.f+e-r plaoe, throujih a be^ue^T fo cbaerhi \i/ Un héritage à partager LEAVE A LEGACY"1 www.legacy-quebec .org 1 888 304-8834 - Brome County News Wednesday, October 11, 2006 page 3 Unique artisan show this weekend in Knowlton T By Philip A.Godin Record Correspondent Knowlton his year will mark the 12th anniversary for the Quoi de neuf arts and crafts show, an event that has become widely recognized as the area’s premier exhibition of unique, high-end handicrafts.True to form, this year’s edition will present even more artists and crafters than previously as well as several new exhibitors with never before seen art forms that are as innovative as they are captivating.According to event spokesperson Debbie Hornig, the stands will offer an even greater selection of products for people eager to get off the mark in terms of shopping for special Christmas gifts.“We have invited 40 of the area’s top artisans, seven of which are new to the show.Every year we make sure that the crafts on display are truly hand made, home-styled crafts that are as unusual and attractive.” The high calibre of crafts and the quality of workmanship combine with the stately ambiance of the Knowlton Golf Club to create a boutique-style venue for the event, which explains the line-ups at the door every year.Horning said that the organizing committee left nothing to chance again this year when it came to selecting and inviting the very best artists and crafters.The show’s program calls for several established local artisans to be attending, including Anne Johnston’s hand braided rugs, Hornig’s beautiful floral arrangements and Judy Mullins’ exquisite handmade Santas.Also available will be an assortment of terroir products, including aromatic sea salts, herbal teas, honey and bees wax items, ciders and vinegars, home-made fudge and an array of bath and body products.There will be hand-carved shore birds, rustic bird and butterfly houses, découpage works, unique toys and games, Christmas angels and crèches as well as folk-art dolls.As far as clothing goes, Merino wool vests, scarves and ponchos, ladies and children’s designer clothing, leather goods, jewelry, redesigned silverware jewelry and locally raised and produced knitted Angora apparel will be available, along with cloth purses and leather accessories.Decorators will enjoy wall hangings, hooked rugs, stepping stones, stained and blown glass, hand-embroidered tea towels and bread bags, while writing en- MS lives here.Multiple sclerosis usually strikes people aged 20 to 40, in the prime of their lives.thusiasts will select among dried flower stationary, photographic post cards and calendars.An important feature of this show is the availability of the artisans themselves.Visitors have long been able to discuss the workmanship with the people who have made the items, offering the added advantage of discussing custom orders, made-to-suit specifications and selecting colour schemes and patterns.A fine line has always existed between artist and crafter, and this year’s program includes at least one exhibitor whose works cover both fields.Eric Tardifs sculpted birds and Aeolian forms both encompass the commercial aspects of crafting while preserving the creative freedom.A 1996 graduate of the École-atelier de sculpture de Québec, the 40-year-old Quebec-City based artist has been sculpting these creatures for the past decade.He readily admits to the functional duplicity of his works.“My pieces straddle the artisan-artist spectrum.I produce several bird-themed pieces by which I can make a living, but it is my windgenerated outdoor sculptures that allow me to express my originality.” The bird pieces Tardif is referring to are the gracefully elongated hand-laminated hardwood interpretations of the Saint-Lawrence Valley wild birds he had ample time to observe while working as a naturalist for the provincial government.Tardif has pieces currently on display in over 15 galleries all over North America, including Vancouver’s Rendez-vous Gallery, the Guilde canadienne des metiers d’art in Montreal and Galerie Iris in Baie-Saint-Paul.He has shown at New York’s Washington Square, Boston’s Altitude Gallery and Sculpture Garden, the Allentown Art Festival in Buffalo N.Y.and frequently at the Toronto One of a Kind Christmas Craft Show.Using exclusively North American Black Walnut, Black Cherry and Red Elm, Tardif slowly STOP SMOKING IN ONE HOUR GUARANTEED Tutti Gould, nd.Smoking Cessation Specialist 11 mi 111 JM ,1 II ni III f§L _ x 1 ni ¦il- ni ni 11« IH II COURTESY a.AlRE CLOBENSKY Local miniature doll house maker Claire Globensky will lu- one of the 40 artists and artisans displaying their crafts ai the 2006 Quoi de neuf Show this weekend in Knowlton.steam-bends millimetre-thin blades of wood, arching each segment into the desired shape, a clean-lined mix of joined and splayed fruitwood shards that morph movement into form.Several blades are laminated together, finished with polymerized tung oil, assembled into the final sculpture that is then mounted on a marble base mined in Hemingford.SEE TREASURES, PAGE 12 MS Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1-800-268-7582 www.mssociety.ca 450- 538-4041 j/j Offices in Sutton & Montreal ARTI5AH SHOW AMD SALE October 14-15 Saturday: 9 - 5 p.m.Sunday: 10 - 4 p.m A fine selection of quality crafts.CLUB DE GOLF KNOWLTON 264 Ch.Lakeside, Knowlton * PLACE PRIMEVÈRE 539-4897 For autonomous and semi-autonomous people Family type cuisine, & housekeeping services Service by bilingual & qualified personnel Convalescence service available on a weekly basis Mireille et Marc M.Bienvenu owners who reside on location / propriétaires résidant sur les lieux 1973 Lee lair, Waterloo 539-4Ô97 Appartements pour personnes retraitées autonomes ou en légère perte d’autonomie • Nourriture familiale • Personnel bilingue 24 heures par jour • Service de convalescence à la semaine pagh 4 Wednesday, October 1 1, 2006 Brome County News SQcracking down on speeders, drunk drivers MAURICE CROSSFIELD lip!!» M ¦ rVèm El A- ?^ .« .iw OH*» tXjjLü't» 'Hie Sûreté du Quebec will be targeting problem areas, places where accidents are common or where problems have been reported.It must be hard to be a Sûreté du Quebec officer sometimes.You're often understaffed, your shifts are always changing, and there’s always someone in the paper complaining about the lack of service.Not only are you often the first to arrive at the scene of an accident, domestic dispute or something equally gory and stressful, you’re also the one that gets to ruin some driver’s day by giving them a ticket.Faced with years of complaints, the Brome-Missisquoi detachment of the SQ through its public security committee, has set out to identify its main priorities for the coming months.Reducing the number of accidents has taken centre stage, so between last month and next March, the emphasis will be on speeding, wearing seatbelts and drunk driving.And the cops will be dishing out tickets.In fact, in September the local SQ handed out more than 600 traffic tickets, double the number handed out in September 2003 and 2004.The SQwill also be targeting problem areas, places where accidents are common or where problems have been reported.In Brome Lake, Route 139 in West Brome has played host to speed traps, as has Lakeside Road.Route 235 in Bedford and Ste-Sabine have also been problem areas, so they’re getting more attention as well.Special teams have been set up for these areas.“Our officers will be much more visible and active on the road network in the MRC," said Capt.Luc Pellerin, commanding officer of the Brome-Missisquoi detachment of the SQ.“The SQ is now sounding the end of play time for outlaw drivers." From what I've seen lately, they’re right.I have seen more cops on the road, and more of them seem to be pulling people over.They might not catch everybody, but they will catch some of us.Notice 1 said “us.” I’m not going to get all high and mighty here.At some time or another about 95 per cent of us end up bending the rules.It might be a rolling stop or rushing a bit too much to make it to work on time, but it’s still playing with the rules.The SQ does note however that in general terms, things aren’t getting worse in this part of the Townships.In fact, the accident rate has remained stable, contrary to the trend in the rest of Quebec.Still, it wouldn’t hurt to cut the rate a bit more, maybe save a few lives in the process.One of the most important things you can do to save your life is to wear your seatbelt.The simple act of buckling up can cut your chance of death or injury in an accident by half.I’ve covered hundreds of accidents over the years, and chances are if the person is thrown from their vehicle, they don’t survive.And they usually get thrown from their vehicle because they weren’t wearing their seatbelts.There’s also a financial incentive: If you get nailed by the cops for not wearing your seatbelt, it’s a fine of $80 plus three demerit points.As for speeding, you can usually expect it to cost you more than $100 plus demerit points if they pull you over.Things take a serious turn for drunk driving, complete with licence suspensions, a criminal record and maybe even jail time if you end up in an accident.Because the police can’t be everywhere at once, they are also asking for the public to help out.Call the SQif you hear someone squealing their tires, or see them speeding by.The increased attention to Route 139 in West Brome is a result of complaints both from municipal officials and residents who see the problem on a daily basis.Some Bedford residents complained about a young driver there, and he ended up being stopped twice in two days, getting 12 demerit points and $800 in fines.Chances are he’s taking it a little easier this week.Strangely, a lot of people don’t like to report situations like that.Somehow it seams like squealing.But when you consider that crazy driving habits could get someone killed, it’s not such a bad thing.Make the call.It might save someone’s life.Besides, what do you owe to the person who doesn’t respect those he shares the road with?So in short, drive sober, drive safe, buckle up.Three simple ways to help get through your day in once piece, with no tickets to bring home.B R1 F F Tasty treats at the Hilltop Dunham’s Hilltop Sugarbush will hold an open house for the next two weekends, offering some tasty local products and a breathtaking view to boot.“Ninety-five per cent of the people from Dunham don’t know I’m here,” said owner Henry Garrick.“Sixty per cent of my customers come from outside the area.” Garrick’s open house will feature free coffee and a chance to wander the sugar bush.As well, Garrick will have a selection of jams and jellies, relish and maple products.The Hilltop Sugarbush is located on Symington Road, which is about 2.7 km outside of Dunham on Route 202 on the way to Stanbridge East.For more information, call Garrick at 450-295-2270.Salon Webster New in Kium’itim! New in Kiunvtiouf ‘Megan Savage - Certified (froomer Salon QC Cad turn’ for an appointment: 450-241-1548 / 450-511 -1162 .'MUfMU V l III LUI \.flUUIIlCI Salon de Toilettage / Grooming Si 235 cfu Kmm’Uou, KiunvlUm QC ?** ^.KNO W LTO N ?presents HIM"' directed by STEVE TREW with Michaela Barnes, Linda Carey Jim MacLcllan, Roger de la Mare Adults; $12.Townshippers: $10.Students: $8.Under 13; $5.October 19 - S:(M> PM Benefit for The Pettes Memorial Library October 20.21, 26, 27, 28 - 8:00 PM October 22 & 29 - 2:00 PM at Arts Knowlton Mom Echo Road.Knowlton.QC Reservations: 450-242-2510 Brome County NEWS 88-A Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1V0 Tel.: 450-242-1188 / Fax: 450-243-5155 Published weekly by 1195 Galt Street East, Sherbrooke JIG 1Y7 fax.619-821-3179 E-mail newsroom 0 s herb rook erecord com SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE ONLY $35.32 tax Included Canadian 450-242-1188 RECORD Under The Hood Maurice Crossfield Wednesday, October 11, 2006 page 5 Æt/j Ml jHTur tw Brome County News Owner brings love for Mexico to Knowlton By Frank Nixon Record Correspondent KNOWLTON Cache Pot, located in the heart of Knowlton on 25 Lakeside Road, is a small but well-presented boutique, with a product selection that offers intimate, often sensual, evocations of Mexican life.“I have beautiful items for the home and garden and the body and soul,” says owner Joyce Scholes.A native of St-Lambert, Scholes has been a shop owner in the Knowlton area since 1978, when she and her husband opened a popular antiques and crafts store called the Foggy Notion.“The Foggy Notion was a wonderful shop and we did very well,” says Scholes.“But sadly my husband, William, passed away and I decided to sell it.“I then spent six years off in Mexico with my daughter, who was living there at the time,” says Scholes.“I grew to love the country — and not only for the weather.“The countryside is so alluring to the senses — the moonlight fiestas, the white-sandy beaches, the Mayan pyramids rising from the misty Yucatan jungle — not to mention the exquisite artistry of the local craftsmen.“My experiences there made me want to bring a piece of Mexico back with me to Knowlton,” she says.“That is when I decided to open a store here specializing in Mexican crafts.” along the Pacific Ocean, produce beautiful artwork and are a deeply spiritual people,” says Scholes.“They create, among other things, unique and original masks made with minuscule, multicoloured beads that are highly detailed and are filled with spiritual symbolism.Also, did you know that fully one-fourth of the Hui-chol Indian men are shamans?Their work can be found in all Huichol sacred places such as temples, springs and caves.“ Scholes continues to make regular visits to Mexico to personally peruse the items that will replenish her boutique.“1 go to Mexico at least twice a year to restock my store and to ensure that my customers will receive the best possible quality and price,” says Scholes.Scholes knows that owning a small business is a serious proposition that takes planning, effort, discipline, and just plain old hard work.But the soft-spoken 75-year-old woman with 10 grandchildren has no intention of retiring any time soon.“Every morning when I wake up, I look forward to opening my store," says Scholes with a broad smile.“Actually, I don’t consider this work at all because 1 really like what I am doing.1 get immense satisfaction out of serving my customers and 1 love chatting with my many dear and close friends who come by the store and visit.” Cache Pot is open seven days a week COURTESY KATHRYN I.E.XOW When Joyce Scholes wakes up each morning she looks forward to opening her store.Opened nine years ago, Cache Pot is vases, Taxco silver jewelry, and Huichol the place to go for the best selection of Indian masks.Mexican hand-painted sinks, frog “The Huichol Indians, who live in planters, pewter trays, hand-blown Jalisco and Nayarit in central Mexico Quilting registry on the way By Wendy Denman Record Correspondent Handmade quilts are a part of our heritage and it’s important to keep track of them, says François Green of Adamsville.“I have arranged for a quilting registry to take place here.The quilts are documented, photographed and given a registry number, so anytime in the future the number can be referenced and all the specifications of the quilt available — who quilted it, when and where.” Members of the Quebec Association of Women Quilters will be at the St-Vin-cent-Ferrier Catholic church (133, rue Adamsville) on Sat., Oct.21, from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.“The schedule is full, but I am inviting quilters and those who are interested to come and see the process.It is very interesting.The quilts are hung on a frame and photographed; it gives you a very different view of the work.Both old and new quilts can be registered." The association holds registries in St- Lambert and Lennoxville, and on occasion in Mansonville.“I am hoping people will become interested and this will become a regular event here." Green sews one quilt a year, giving them to her children and friends.“I learned to quilt at the Cowansville community school.I recommend it to everyone who would like to learn.“1 love to quilt, it is a great craft, you create something for future generations, something lasting and precious.” HAVE YOU TESTED YOUR WELL WATER THIS YEAR?We do not sell water systems ! We are professionnal consultants - we provide knowledge on : —Well yield assessment —1-> Water quality analysis —Operating system optimization ——~ Problem solving —m Certificate of compliance —m Drilling site selection 127 Principale, Suite 106, Cowansville, Qc, J2K 1J3 s^LIMA LAFORE5T NOVA AQUA Tel.: (450) 266-4101 Tel.: 1-800-826-4101 sm %crw 'wcrw^ti « Smatl - tijc “Dafi ReUxùtq attMafUune at my iotne jftXWUX TRutt ,tin*