The record, 22 septembre 2004, Supplément 1

NEW Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1ER PENSE A TOI IS THINKING OF YOU Turn your groceries.into rewards Quality is our main ingredient.For your ^Bl reward miles choose 1ER all the way 231 Sherbrooke St., Magog 819-868-1122 472 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton 450-243-6692 The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome-Missisquoi Arts Knowlton welcomes A Coupla White Chicks By Wendy Denman Record Correspondent Can two women of very different backgrounds, at very different places in their lives, who share nothing more than a neighbourhood, become friends?Perhaps, but the road is rocky and at times both funny and touching, as John Ford Noonan’s play A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking unfolds.A Broadway hit during the 1980’s, this two-character play being produced by Knowlton Players opens at Arts Knowlton on Sept.30.Darlene Bell and Laura Allen took the same roles last year in a Story-land3 production.“Knowlton Players asked if they could produce the play as part of their fall season and we said sure,” ex-plained Bell.“This is giving us a chance to bring the play to a different, more profound level.We knew the blocking, the lines came back quickly, we’ve been able to really focus on the characters, to bring out the life in them in such a way that a deeper truth, one we all relate to, can come out.People who saw the play last year will see a very different show.See Talking, Page 5 Time for a tour along B-M’s Route des vins MAURICE CROSS FIELD X 1 v/rA g ' ' At -4ÜT Monique Bouchard and husband Gilles Venne started their farm out as a retirement hobby.Now it's a full time job they love.By Maurice Crossfield Organizers of Quebec’s first marked wine route are promising something for everyone this fall, with the colours of the season as a backdrop.“We are looking at everything that makes Brome-Missisquoi what it is,” said Danielle Bilodeau, who works on the Route des Vins for the CLD Brome-Missisquoi.“It’s also the most northern of the wine routes found anywhere.” The Route des Vins was created in 2003 as a way to attract tourists from both inside and outside the region to explore the area’s wineries and homemade speciality foods.For 2004 the concept was expanded to include art studios, art galleries and some of the best dining in the region.The wine route will also lead you to 77 km of hiking trails for the outdoor enthusiast.“There are over 400 artists in Brome-Missisquoi,” Bilodeau said.“That makes it the second most important artistic population in Quebec.” Along the way motorists will get glimpses of the region’s architectural history, from elegant Victorian homes to covered bridges and round barns.In Mystic there’s also a 12-sided barn, a true one-of-a-kind based on the railroad roundhouses of years ago.Here and there can also be found family cemeteries, further testimony to the region’s ancestors.Educational workshops, such as an upcoming watercolor painting course held in a pastoral country setting, are also available.“It’s a complete touristic offering,” Bilodeau said.One of those stops along the way is Ciderie Fleurs de Pommiers.There you can buy some apples, or sample from among the several varieties of ciders, each brewed under the careful eye of cider master Marie-Andrée Tremblay, Quebec’s first female cider master.“It has really been a man’s domaine in Quebec,” Tremblay said.Tremblay’s offerings range from a light variety that tastes much like white wine, to ciders blended with other fruits.For lovers of ice wines and ciders, try out Pommeau d’Or.Ice wines and ciders use a freezing process to concentrate the fruit juices.“They call theirs ice cider, we call ours fire cider,’’said Hélène Doucet-Lev-asseur.While many of the apple buyers may live nearby, Doucet-Levasseur said cider buyers tend to come from outside the region “We find it surprising that a lot of the local people haven’t tasted either wines or cider,” she said.“We are the oldest cider mill in the Eastern Townships.” A trip east from Fleurs de Pommiers toward Dunham included a stop at Domaine de la Chevrottière.There, travelers can visit with the herd of Nubian goats, the miniature goats, the Haflinger horses, miniature horses and more.There are also hiking trails on the 55-acre farm, run by Gilles Venne and wife Monique Bouchard.From June to the end of October the farm is open every day.Access is free, but you might want to invest in some goat’s milk soap, or perhaps some lipstick made with a blend of goats milk and bees wax, gathered from the five bee hives on the property.See Goods.Page 3 r ESSAÏM Always at your service 0 Pierre Marziali Pharmacist Hours: Mon.-Wed.9-8 p.m.Thurs.& Fri.9-9 p.m.Sat.9-5 p.m.408 South St., Cowansville 263-2171 VALLIÈRES Contractor LICENCE»** Ml >15-12 V Machinery work Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) Private roads • Land shaping • Drainage • Artificial lakes/ponds • Septic systems POrR \* Demolition - 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NEW !!!\ Kill' Special Every Friday night from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m.In the Spencer Pub Roast Beef - All you can eat With salad and baked potato 95 y page 2 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 Brome County News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar Sept.23 SOUP & DESSERT LUNCHEON at All Saints Anglican Church.Dunham at noon.Donation, $7.Cards to be played immediately following lunch.Reservations at 450-295-3341 or 450-295-2349.Sept.24 Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 82, Philipsburg CRIBBAGE, 8 p.m., Cost: $5.Sept.25 Royal Canadian Legion, Cowansville will hold a CAR RALLY.Registration, 8 a.m.at 120 Davignon St.Supper 6 p.m.Cost: Rally and supper, $15; supper, $10.Information, 450-263-3543.Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 82, Philipsburg DUCK HUNTER’S BREAKFAST, 1 p.m.Cost, $5.TURKEY SUPPER at St.Paul’s United Church in Waterloo from 5 to 7 p.m.Adults, $10; children 10 and under, $3.Sept.26 There will be a HYMN SING at St.Michael’s and All Angel’s Church, Bolton Glen at 7:30 p.m.ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE at the L’Opailleur Winery on Route 202, Dunham, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Proceeds to the Stanbridge East Municipal Library.Sept.27 RUMMAGE SALE at Brome Hall from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m.Some defect clothing and mise, items.Hall porch open for donations from Sept.8 to 27 from 9 a.m.to 6 p.m.Sponsored by St.John’s Ladies Guild, Brome.Sept.28 Avante Women’s Centre — ‘WHY DO YOU NEED A WILL?’ with Line Barry, no- Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec JOE 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.tary at 2 Adhemar-Cusson, Suite 2, Bedford, 6:30 p.m.Come learn how to choose the right will for your needs.Find out what happens without one.Info: 450-248-0530.Oct.1 Knowlton United Church UCW ANNUAL APPLE PIE SALE.Large, $7 and small, $5.Orders taken until, Oct.1.Call Elva at 450-243-1569 or Vicki at 243-5829.Oct.1 & 2 Creek United Church, Brill Road, West Bolton — RUMMAGE SALE.Friday, 10 a.m.to 2 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.to noon.Drop off clean rummage on Sept.29 from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.only.Oct.2 TOWNSHIP TODDLERS BARBECUE BEEF AND PORK SUPPER to benefit BMP and Montreal Children’s Hospitals at Oddfellows Hall, Knowlton.Dance to follow with Silverado Band & Wayne Durrell Band.Tickets: $10 per person.Information and reservations 450-266-1716.Brome 4-H Club will hold a FUNDRAISER DANCE at Waterloo Legion, 77 Lewis St., from 8 p.m.to 12:30 a.m.featuring Gary Darling.Children welcome.Light lunch served.Admission: $5.CHICKEN AND BISCUIT SUPPER at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, 5 to 7 p.m.Chicken, biscuit, vegetables and yummy desserts.Door prizes.Adults, $10, children, $5.Reservations: 450-263-0204.Oct.2 & 4 FALL RUMMAGE SALE at Dunham United Church, Saturday, 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.Bag Day, Oct.4, 10 a.m.to noon.Anyone with donations, please call Barbara, 450-295-2348 or Joyce, 295-3251.PLEASE LEAVE NOTHING OUTSIDE OF CHURCH.Oct.5 The Town of Brome Lake Wellness Volunteer Centre will hold its ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND AFTERNOON TEA on Tuesday at 2 p.m.at the TBL Community Centre.All Wellness volunteers as well as any interested TBL residents are invited to attend.Oct.9 ANNUAL FIREMEN’S SUPPER (ham, baked beans and scalloped potatoes and homemade pies!) at the Catholic Church, 590 de l’eglise, St-Armand from 4 to 8 p.m.Adults, $10; children, 10 and up, $5.Oct.13 The Wellness Volunteer Centre is once again sponsoring a FALL FOLIAGE BUS TOUR FOR TOWN OF BROME LAKE SENIORS leaving from the Community Centre at 10 a.m.and returning around 4 p.m.This trip includes a Luncheon, orchard tour, and optional apple picking at the apple orchard, Les Quatres Feuilles, in Rougemont.Seating is limited, so tickets should be purchased at the Community Centre for $20 by Oct.1.Info: 450-242-2020.Oct.16 ANNUAL CHICKEN PIE SUPPER for the benefit of the Edith Kathan Home in West Brome, Independent Order of Odd Fellows to be held at the Odd Fellows Hall, Knowlton from 5 to 7 p.m.Cost, $9 advance sale, $10 at door.We hope to see all our friends.For tickets and information please call Cecilia at 450-263-1907, Shirley 450-295-2355 or Ralph 450-378-5523.Oct.23 OCTOBERFEST — The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo will hold an Octoberfest Celebration on Saturday starting at 5 p.m.Supper and dance with the Frost Village Brass Band (Sandy Martin).Tickets are available now at the Legion bar, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and will be sold IN ADVANCE ONLY at $10 per person.Come and join us for an evening of fun and entertainment! For further information, call 450-539-1198 or 450-539-0005.Theatre Sept.30 to Oct.10 KNOWLTON PLAYER’S PRESENTS THE JOHN FORD NOONAN COMEDY, A COUPLE OF WHITE CHICKS SITTING AROUND TALKING.Directed by Christopher Freeman and with Laura Allen and Darleen Bell.Sept.30 to Oct.10 at Arts Knowlton.Evening shows, 8 p.m.Sunday matinees 2 p.m.For information or reservations, call 450-263-1061.Oct.2 OPEN HOUSE AT BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY’S KNOWLTON CAMPUS, 99 Knowlton Rd„ for the official opening of its new facilities.Exhibition of works by professors and BA Fine Arts Majors and graduates.Saturday, from 2 to 5 p.m.Info: Louise Jamet, 450-242-1518.Church Services KNOWLTON/CREEK PASTORAL CHARGE: Worship and song by members assisted by The Reverend Dale Skin-ner.Creek United, Foster, 9:30 a.m.Sunday School at Creek.Knowlton United, Knowlton, 11 a.m.(Handicap access).ST.PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: 24 St.Paul St., Knowlton.Sunday services, 8 and 10 a.m.BROME PARISH SERVICE: Come and join us on Sept.26, Holy Trinity, Iron Hill, 10 a.m., Morning prayer; Saint Aidan’s Sutton Jet., 10 a.m.Holy Communion.COWANSVILLE AREA PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH: Worship at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville.Worship and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m., Choir practice, 9:30 a.m.Rev.Wendy MacLean officiating.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, COWANSVILLE: Come and join us for Sunday worship.We have a service at 9 a.m.See Board, Page 3 JRD JOLY RIENDEAU &DUKE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Taxation, Accounting, Financial Services, Estate Planning and Settlement, Farm Transfers Cowansville Knowlton 127 Principale, Suite 105 560 Ch.Knowlton Cowansville Ville de Lac Brome (450) 263-4123 (450) 243-5021 Sherbrooke 3490 Galt West Sherbrooke (819) 566-2575 KNOWLEDGE AND KNOW-HOW.WITHOUT A PADDLE 99 min.CD Playing every night 7:00 and 9:00 p.m.From Sept.25* to Sept.30* Web site: www.theatreprincess.com For info; 263-5900 • • i MATINEES FRI.MON.TUES, WED $6.00 f+e-lp rvtafce- ihc n/orid a bo-H&r plsc-e- fhrovdn a io 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Centre, West Brome.SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 year 114.40 8.01 9.18 $131.59 6 MONTHS 59.00 4.13 4.73 $67.86 3 MONTHS 30.00 2.10 2.41 $34.51 Out of Quebec residents do nut include PST.Rates for other services available cm request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record was founded on February 7.1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by Hollinger Canadian Newspapers L.P.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No: 0479675.Member ABC.CARD, CNA, QCNA Brome Cowm/j/News Wednesday, September 22, 2004 page 3 Tickets for community centre raffle still out there Musical welcome for new gazebo By Wendy Denman Record Correspondent Aida Wilms, president of Knowlton’s Golden Age Club, is urging the population to come forth and support the group’s fundraising raffle for the new community centre.“Our club has done very well buying books of tickets, all our members have two books each and are selling them well, but those we’ve left in places around town are mostly still sitting there,” says Wilms.“I really urge people to buy tickets, the prizes are very interesting and it’s for a very good cause — the community centre is important for everyone in Knowlton, we need to get behind it.” Tickets have been on sale since July and will re main on sale until the end of October.The raffle will take place at the community centre on Nov.4.Tickets and books of tickets are on sale at several locations including the community centre, town hall, Sears, Lac Brome Fitness, Wilms Antiques and the medical clinic.“We printed 400 booklets, so we hope to raise $4,000, all of which will go to the community centre’s building fund.People can buy a book for $10 and get 10 chances or just buy a single ticket for $1.It is not a lot to give to this project.” Raffle prizes include a handmade quilt, a wa-tercolor by Evelyn Blackwood, two oil paintings, a cordless telephone, gift certificates and dinner for two.“There are 12 prizes in all, so people who buy tickets have a chance at a nice prize,” says Wilms.“There isn’t much time left, so we’re really trying to push the tickets and hope people will respond.” ArtsSutton will be part of Journées de la culture ArtsSutton Gallery will host a Culture Day (Journées de la culture) event on Sept.25 as part of the Inter-Art project it has organized for young artists at the Gallery and elsewhere in the region over the summer.Culture Day will take place from 1 to 3 p.m., and will provide an opportunity for the general public to come and meet the five young artists and their more experienced artistic mentors, who as teams, have created a series of works of art on the theme of “Nature against Nature” currently on exhibition at the Gallery.The event will include a series of presentations by the chair of the board for ArtsSutton, Estelle Lafontaine, the curator of the Inter-Art project, Jean-Guy Robert and each of the young artists and their mentors.A video presentation will provide the visual story of how the Inter-Art project has unfolded since its launching in the spring The final part the Inter-Art Project will take place starting in October, when the “Nature against Nature” exhibition will begin a tour of the following communities in the Brome-Missisquoi region: • October — Dunham at the Centre d’Art; • November to January, 2005 — Cowansville at La Maison Bruck; • February, 2005 — Knowlton at the Museum, • March to April 15, 2005 — Farnham.Schools can reserve free guided tours one month before the opening of the exhibition in their municipality.ArtsSutton is a non-profit art gallery located in Sutton founded in 1980 by a group of local artists and interested people from the area.It is dedicated to the exhibition and sale of works by local, regional and other artists through nine annual exhibitions: One major theme show each fall, and eight others based on submissions selected by a panel of judges.In addition, December is devoted to an exhibition by member artists.Board: Cont’d from Page 2 traditional) and a family service with music and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m.Info: 450-263-2662.ANGLICAN PARISH OF 3EDFORD/PHILIPSBURG AND FARNHAM: Sunday services: Philipsburg and Farnham, 9:30 a.m.; Bedford, 11 a.m.Fr.Brian A.Evans, Rector.I was a stranger and you welcomed me.(Matt.25:35).BEDFORD UNITED CHURCH PASTORAL CHARGE: Invites you to come and worship with us.Sunday service: Sept.26,10 a.m., Wesley United Church, Bedford.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN SUITON: 52 Principale sud, welcomes everyone for Sunday Services at 10:30 a.m.The Rev.Canon Tim Smart, Rector.Info: 450-538-8108.BAPTIST CHURCHES: Sunday services: Mansonville Baptist, 9:30 a.m.; Olivet Baptist, Sutton, 11 a.m.Community Notes ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: If you wish to drink and can.that’s your business.If you wish to stop and can’t.that’s our business.Info: 450-242-2611.We ll give you 4 million.More than four million Canadians hove arthritis.Find out how you can help by participating in marathons around the world.Train.Travel.Triumph.For more information, call 1-800-321-1433 or visit us ot www.orthritis.ca/jointsininotion Wsmhr-' * >, COURTESY WADE JOHNSTON The Brome Lake Concert Ensemble played in the gazebo recently.By Wendy Denman Record Correspondent With proper fanfare provided by the Brome Lake Concert Ensemble, Knowlton’s new gazebo became part of the local concert scene at the beginning of September.The ceremony, attended by dignitaries including Mayor Richard Wisdom, provided an opportunity for organizer Wade Johnston to thank the many businesses and individuals whose generous donations made the project possible.“It was touch and go there for awhile, although we managed to keep costs down, and are particularly thankful to those who donated time and materials to the project,” said Johnston.“We couldn’t have done it without their help.“Unfortunately, many of the contributors were not around the weekend we opened, and many others are apparently unaware of an opening ceremony.We want to bring them all up to date and let them know that the gazebo is finished.We’ve also listed the names of all our contributors in front of the gazebo.” Goods: Cont’d from Page 1 “We are very curious people and we are always trying new things,” Bouchard said.In fact, what was intended to be a hobby farm retirement project has turned into a full time farming operation.“Life out here,” the former city dweller said.“I don’t like it, I love it.” A phrase no doubt common to the artists, artisans, vineyard workers and others who earn their livelihood along the Route des Vins.For more on the Route des Vins, get on the Internet and go to www.brome-missisquoi.ca.Or call 1-888-811-1928.Majesta PARTENAIRES FINANCIERS • FINANCIAL PARTNERS • investment management • planning for retirement.RRSP, RESP A.V.Martin Garneau, CJM, KM A.CFP, PE.FIN.Financial Planner / Planificateur 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traffic 30 years ago lacked the volume and sense of urgency it seems to have today.But the elements, perhaps the Unseen Hand as well if you will, were not about to let Doug get too relaxed or complacent.The bird, supposedly finally secured in its plas- tic crate with the plywood top in the trunk of the car, had one more Houdini trick up its.feathers.Shortly after turning off the autoroute at the middle Magog exit, heading casually down the north end of Merry Street, Doug’s vehicle began wobbling suspiciously.Doug had a flat tire.Annoying, but not a problem: Spare and jack were in the trunk, at the ready.No more but barely open was the trunk, and out popped the bird, all hyped up for another bid for freedom.The flow of traffic on Merry was interrupted, briefly, as the fearsome fowl hopped and flapped about the pavement before bolting into a driveway on the opposite side of the road.Whereupon the increasingly agitated bird crashed Evel Kneivel-like into their thick cedar hedge, seeking refuge from the growing clamour.Doug managed to retrieve the chicken that had become entangled in the thick undergrowth.With the flat changed, Doug proceeded on the last peaceful, pastoral stretch of the drive home, down the picturesque east side of Lake Mem-phremagog.Once he’d deposited the much-travelled, twice-almost-free chicken with his own flock, Doug headed into the house for a little something to help him relax.But he didn’t head for the fridge, as per usual.Instead, he went to the cabinet in the den.After the traumatic experiences of the day, he figured something from Scotland would be more appropriate.The Country Squire Brian Eddington Come see our neuu 2004 series All 40T, All Ü0T GLT III stove If TT FROM s826 • 45,200 BTU/h • Minimum 0.13 gal/h • Efficiency 78.5% »W,c.ms FROM s999 / Jotul F 100 Nordic QT Nopoieon (fireplace insert) GD 70NT Special till Sept.30/04 • 16” log • 35.000 BTU/h • 1,000 sq.ft.• 33,000 BTU • 80% efficiency • Direct vent RONâ “Rénovateur COWANSVILLE 570 JJ.Bertrand (450) 266-1444 Brome County News Wednesday, September 22, 2004 page 5 .COURTESY ARTS KNOWLTON Darlene Bell and Laura Allen take on the same roles as last year in a Storyland3 production.Talking: Cont’d from Page 1 Bell says it’s one of the few plays cast for women only.“I would call it a comedy, because their are some very funny lines, but it is not a farce.There are some very touching moments.” The locale is upper crust New York.A girl from Texas moves next door to a typical sophisticated New Yorker, who really wants nothing whatsoever to do with her, but she weasels her way in over six days.“They meet and the relationship develops over the play's six scenes.These two women could not be more differ- ent, yet despite that something happens between them.” Christopher Freeman is again directing.“Chris is still working on the second Rural Theatre Project in Huntington, that doesn’t finish until the beginning of November and Laura is living in Montreal and going to McGill.So all our rehearsing is-taking place on weekends, which is fine.They are the ones travelling, I’m the only one sitting around,” said Bell.A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking opens Sept.30 as a benefit for the Yamaska Literacy Council and continues until Oct.10 at Arts Knowlton.CONTRIBUTE TO THE REVITALIZA TION OF THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING COMMUNITY OF QUEBEC! Get involved in one of the most ambitious and wide-sweeping initiatives that the English-speaking communities of Quebec have ever undertaken! The Global Development Planning (GDP) process, organized in association with the Townshippers’ Association (TA), by the Quebec Community Groups Network, a network of 23 English-speaking organizations across the province, will enable English-speaking Quebecers to take charge of their development and define their modem identity in Quebec and Canada.Participate in discussions which will bring together representatives from English-speaking communities throughout the province for the first time in decades! Public meetings will be held: Wednesday, October 6th (7pm) Amédée-Beaudoin Community Centre (above Fire Hall), 10 Depot St., Lennoxville Thursday, October 7lh (7pm) Townshippers' Association Office, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville This consultation is expressly intended to learn what you think about the GDP and how it fits with your hopes and expectations for your community.For more information, and consultation documents, contact Rachel Garber (TA) at 819-566-5717 or 1 -866-566-5717 or the QCGN office @ 418-681-2112, Website: www.englishspeakingquebec.ca SPEAKING TOGETHER.WE'LL BE HEARD! Le français et le Maine ’après le recensement de 1990, sur le million de citoyens de l’État du Maine de cinq ans et plus, 336,000 étaient d’origine française, canadienne française ou acadienne.De ce nombre, environ 80 000 utilisaient encore le français couramment.L’intensité de cet usage et sa vitalité variaient selon la distance du Canada français, de la dimension de la communauté et du degré d’urbanisation.Un documentaire récent du cinéaste Ben Levine fait état d’une campagne durant les années 1920 et plus tard, pour minimiser la culture française et l’usage du français en Nouvelle-Angleterre.Levine révèle dans son film, Réveil, l’histoire cachée des canadiens français du Maine et du reste de la Nouvelle-Angleterre, à partir d’interviews filmés.On perçoit, de manière tangible, le sentiment de honte et de perte parmi les deux millions de personnes de descen- dance canadienne française.Il est clair que la suppression de leur héritage les affecte encore aujourd’hui.À une époque, le Maine avait plus de membres du Ku Klux Man que tout autre État du pays.Selon Levine, le clergé protestant, les hommes publics et d’affaires, les propriétaires de moulins à scie en faisaient partie.Plus d’un tiers des habitants du Maine sont français mais il n’y a jamais eu de gouverneur canadien français ni de sénateur.Levine dit que lorsque que l’on cache une telle douleur, cela vous change et la génération suivante le sent et croit que quelque chose ne va pas.Éventuellement, la culture disparaît.Selon Levine, “Lorsque les gens laissent la honte disparaître, ils réalisent qu’ils se sont fait avoir, sans raison.J’ai vu beaucoup de joie lorsqu’ils comprirent que le français pouvait encore être leur langue vivante”.Entre Nous Thérèse Bernard Saluting our Friends «The Spoken Words» Guardians of your fond memories Meet with Odette Soucy, a professional interviewer who will guide you to find the spoken words to express love and gratitude to loved ones and heirs.The live interviews are recorded and produced on CD or DVD, with insertion of musical background, photographs, home video clips or film.Favourite topics: • Family history • Story telling • Messages to family and friends • Successful family business’ history • Career biography • Live recordings for heirs Ms.Soucy started her career as a freelance journalist-interviewer.She has worked as a television host for the National Assembly of Quebec, Télé Québec, and collaborated on a series broadcasted by Radio-Canada.Furthermore she directed many projects such as publicity campaigns, special events and media activities for the Public Service.In 2003, Ms.Soucy launched The Spoken Words business in the Townships area.Call: (450) 538-1362 or toll free: 1-866-581-8383 email: info@odettesoucy.com ADVERTORIAL page 6 BROME COUNTY NEWS Wednesday, September 15, 2004 Flavours of Fall Québec.Canada * Sept.25 & 26 Oct.2 & 3 Québec.Canada « ART IN THE PARK Painters in the Mill Pond Park For the first weekend of “The Flavours of Fall", September 25th & 26th, the Knowlton Gallery has invited many of his artists to paint in the park from 11 a.m.to 4 p.m.September 25th : September 26th : Albert V.Breau Pamela Carter Pierre Desjardins Michèle Kramer Anne Lemieux Richard Bélanger Pauline Boudreau Marie-Andrée Leblond Jeanne Marier Albert V.Breau: Born in New-Brunswick, he lives now in Laval.He paints Quebec landscapes in acrylic.He paints in nature and conducts outdoor sessions with his students.Pamela Carter: Pamela Carter has been studying and teaching art for many years.She pursues a full-time painting career, working both in oil and pastel.Her commissioned portraits are found in private collections across Canada.Pierre Desjardins: His interest is in understanding the impression of light coming out of a canvas which has naturally directed him towards the impressionist school.In Montreal’s and Quebec’s galleries.Festival d’Automne Autumnfest OWES HEAP 25-26 sept.; 2-3 9-10-11 oct.Sept.25-26; Oct.2-3 9-10-11 Antiquité, Artisanat, Produits de La Ferme BEAU TEMPS/MAUVAIS TEMPS À L’INTÉRIEUR DU CHALET DE SKI Antiques, Arts & crafts, Farm Products RAIN OR SHINE INDOORS AT THE SKI CHALET Télésiège en opération du 25 sept, au 11 octobre seulement la tin de semaine.au profit de la Fondation BMP et en collaboration avec Chair lift operation from Sept.25 to Oct.11 on weekends only.for the benefit of BMP Foundation With the collaboration of Echange sportif en collaboration avec la patrouille de Ski de Owl's Head Ski Swap in collaboration with the Owls's Head ski patrol.Michèle Kramer: An artist from Granby, is well recognized for her canvases of flowers and landscapes depicting the Eastern Townships.Many of her works are in galleries throughout Quebec, the United States and Europe.Anne Lemieux: Specializes in pastel, oils and charcoal, and is reputed for her portraits and equestrian scenes.She is a member of the Pastel Society of Canada, and the A.S.O.PA(American Society of Portrait Artists) Richard Bélanger: He enjoys depicting slice-of-life scenes often with humour and contemporary subjects, whether of the country or the city.His works evoke a story-a past or future happening.Uses water-color and acrylic.Pauline Boudreau: A resident of Sherbrooke, painter in watercolours for more than thirty years, is reknown for her « paysages au couleur d’amour et de tendresse Marie-Andrée Leblond: The youngest, but not the least of Knowlton’s artists.Marie-Andrée is known for her unique force of colours, depicting horses, roosters, sunflowers and nudes.Her work is displayed in some of Montreal’s most prestigious galleries.Jeanne Marier: Is a new resident to West Brome, and a newcomer to the Gallery.Jeanne’s paintings can be found in many private collections in Montreal, Toronto, London and New York.Produits Pétroliers LAVIGNE Inc HEATING OIL HUILE À CHAUFFAGE GAZ - DIESEL LUBRICANTS LUBRIFIANTS \ 227 Knowltonjd^^242-1122vJ V; |m£b ÈOUTIQUJ f (düeaulifjul & unusual $all collect ions ê d % ymtiugs from (plenty I vi 286-A Knowlton Rd., Knowlton (450)243-6413 BROME COUNTY NEWS Wednesday, September 15, 2004 page 7 ,\3CK .WO/f.A Ouébt*.canada K Flavours of Fall Sept.25 & 26 Oct.2 & 3 Country K»v2l Québec, ûituuia ® %Juiltiams ^^ Hôtellerie de charme LAC BROME • QUEBEC • CANADA Our Sunday Brunch is back 11 h to 2h V.I.P.dining room for group up to 14 people COME & SEE OUR NEW CRAFT CORNER ¦mM* Photo courtesy of Micheline Va t iffîxfû t djiei TOYS NEW TOYS ARRIVING EVERY DAY.GIFT SHOP, POST CARDS, CARDS KNOWUON SOUVENIRS • 'KeaHt’i '(Imjji'tf •'Hctill Owner Brome Lake Duckling 27 Lakeside, Knowlton, Lac Brome (450) 242-2982 Ingredients: Brome Lake Duckling, 5 lbs.Celery, 1 stalk, chopped Onion, chopped Mushrooms, 12, cut in half Water, 4 cups Butter, melted, 2 tablespoons Bay leaf Shallots, 3 chopped White wine, 1/2 cup Cornstarch, 11/2 tablesppons Cold water, 2 tablesppons Yogurt or sour cream, 2 tablespoons Thyme (1 pinch) Sage (1 pinch) Salt Pepper Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) Cut legs from duck, remove skin and discard.Place legs in saucepan.Add spices, bay leaf, celery, onions and mushrooms.Season to taste.Add water and bring to boil.Cook for 1 hour over medium heat.Strain liquid and set aside 375ml (1 1/2 cups).Cut breast from duck, remove skin and discard.Melt butter in skillet.Add duck breast and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side.Add shallots and white wine.Place skillet in oven and continue cooking for 15 to 18 minutes.Remove breast from skillet and transfer to serving platter.Place skillet on stove top and add 375ml (1 1/2 cups) duck stock.Bring to boil.Mix cornstarch with cold water and incorporate into sauce.Simmer for 3 minutes.Place legs and breast in sauce.Add yogurt or sour cream and cook 2 minutes over low heat.Makes 4 servings.Visit our new wine cellar 250 labels - 4000 bottles Gift certificates available www.aubergequilliams.com Reservation: 450-243-0404 572 Lakeside, Ville Lac Brome, Exit 90, Rte.243, at 5 km from the exit Knowlton, Quebec "SLIGHTLY STIRRED BUT ALWAYS SHAKIN”’ Join us on the Terrace before it’s too late _\ !/ \ 1 rf^i Delicious Breakfasts (©s Daily Lunch Specials ?Thurs.Italian night - Friday Night “Martini Bar” Fri.& Sat.night - Table d’hôte $18-$23 & pasta specials Open mike 2nd Sunday of each month-Sept.12th Benefits community centre project Fall Hours: Sun.-Wed.8:30-5:00 p.m.Thur.-Fri.9:00-9:00 p.m.Please call for evening dinner reservations.Visit us online at: www.cafeinn.ca 264 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton, QC.on the Mill Pond 450-243-0069 ART.the perpetual invention of detail, the ultimate choice of colours, the exquisite care of execution.Venez voir artistes du L'ART DANS LE PARC peir Que dndre quelques uns des meilleurs uébec et des Cantons de l'Est Richard Bélanger - Pauline Boudreau - Albert V.Breau Pamela Carter - Pierre Desjardins - Michèle Kramer Marie-Andrée Leblond - Anne Lemieux - Jeanne Marier CjaCerie - ~ ‘Knowlton Çjaffery ART IN THE PARK Come and see some of Qucbee's and the Eastern Township's best artists at work.Richard Bélanger - Pauline Boudreau - Albert V.Breau Pamela Carter - Pierre Desjardins - Michèle Kramer Marie-Andrée Leblond - Anne Lemieux - Jeanne Marier Les Saveurs d'automne du Lac Brome 25 et 26 septembre y Brome Lake's Flavours of Fall September 25th & 26th ‘Françoise Iksjarcfins 285 chemin Knowlton, Knowlton, Quebec 450-242-1666 ‘Dc'uafas'Alexander page 8 BROME COUNTY NEWS Wednesday, September 15, 2004 ÊÊÊ 'Ufifr Sept.25 & 26 CK.U7.'n » urrv Qutbrc, Can*U * Oct.2 & 3 ÜÉH ¦ -4' ¦ *-•*; .V*;« ¦ ' 4ft* ¦*!«» fUkS ¦'îifcgtjce-.tceô*''' ^Wk- rVwacfe foc Photos courtesy of Micheline Vallée Come and enjoy the Townships Colours Duck, Wine and Good Cheer.472 Knowlton Rd.Knowlton 450-243-6692 231 Sherbrooke St.Magog 819-868-1122 4* ûOy Foundation Fondation pour IdphaWtiHUan CANADA t '¦ >¦ -" Mr.Kenneth John Cowan and Florence Irene Moynan Lewis were married 65 years ago on September 2nd, 1939 at the Trinity Anglican Church, Cowansville, Quebec.Kenneth was born at the Abercorn farm on October 4, 1914.Florence was born in Warden, Quebec on October 25, 1914.Their children are Ronald, Gary, Brampton, Ontario; Keith, Montreal; Kenda, Granby; Janice, Ottawa; and Jennifer, Isle Bizard.They have 19 grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.Medic Alert www.medicalert.ca For more information 1-866-848-3259 Back to school essentials mm SO year».10,000 wishes.100% Canadian.: j ' ’’Only Z more I 2WISH www.childrenswi8li.ca The Children’s Wish Foundation ot Canada page 16 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 Brome County^Ews Quoi de Neuf Raises $1,150 For Antony kimf.COURTESY QUOI DE NEUF Quoi de Neuf artisan show organizers were extremely pleased to turn over the proceeds of their raffle to the Brome Lake Food Bank; a cheque for S 1,150.This year's shows take place Oct.23 (9 a.m.to 5 p.m.) and Oct.24 (10 a.m.to 4 p.m.) at the Knowlton Golf Club.B R IK F Cash raised for BMP It was under warm and sunny skies that the Chamber of Commerce of Brome Lake recently held its annual golf tournament at the Inverness Golf Club.In addition to the golfers, many others attended the dinner, all in aid of Brome-Missisquoi Perkins Hospital.Frank Johnston-Main, representing the BMP, gratefully received a cheque for $7.000 presented to him by event organizers.DAVID ANDERSON/SPECIAL What could be termed exhibitionism for a good cause, prompted Frost Village resident Michel Gaudreault to don a teeny bikini and long black wig last Sunday and dance a wild dance in front of Waterloo’s Metro store to the astonishment of passers-by.Surrounded by fully clothed friends, Gaudreault passed the hat for Antony, a young Montreal boy in need of a $250,000 operation in the U.S.Gaudreault was inspired by an awareness campaign on radio station CKMF 94.3.“The fundraiser will help the boy go to Texas where he will get surgery not available in Canada which will improve his chances to survive by 50 per cent," Gaudreault explained.“Quebec pop singer Eric Lapointe has chipped in by buying the airline tickets and CKMF is helping to raise the money needed for the treatment.This is my way of drawing attention to the cause." GRAYMONT • BEDFORD PLANT direc d indirect jobs Graymont is proud of its contribution to economic development in the region.Thanks to our highly experienced workforce and quality raw materials, Graymont has earned a leadership role in the production and sale of lime and aggregates.Our high level of productivity and the constantly increasing demand for our products ensure that Graymont will remain a major player in the region’s economy.» T f T T GRAYMONT True to our word