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NEW Wednesday, September 29, 2004 ËKQ PENSE À TOI Jr mm MM is thinking of you Turn your groceries.into rewards i|^r For your 4HI reward miles choose ffâff ell the way Quality is our main ingredient.231 Sherbrooke St., Magog 819-868-1122 472 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton 450-243-6692 at ion Weekly in Brome-Missi Optimist walk to raise funds for cancer research Schools inspired by Terry Fox By Wendy Denman Record Correspondent The spirit of Terry Fox has been burning brightly this month as many local school children have taken to the pavement, raising funds for cancer research and continuing the dream of a young man who died over two decades ago from bone cancer.Organizers of the various local runs, held over the last two weeks, feel it is of the utmost importance to keep the Marathon of Hope alive, using it as a standard for courageousness and a testament to a very special young man, who managed to run over 3,000 miles across Canada on an artificial leg.Fox eventually succumbed to the disease in 1981 at the age of 22.In 1999, Terry Fox was voted the greatest Canadian hero.Heroes’ Memorial Elementary School in Cowansville, has been a strong supporter of the cam- paign throughout the years, having raised over $61,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation.A number of years ago, Betty Fox, Terry’s mother, journeyed to Cowansville and spoke at the school, expressing her deep appreciation for all the help the students had given and telling many anecdotes about her son to keep his story alive to those not yet born when his run took place.The children in turn gave her mementos and drawings.This year, Peter Shimera, director of the Terry Fox Foundation in Quebec, addressed the assembled students, congratulating them on this year’s run held at the school last Thursday.Knowlton Academy also marshalled their students last week, and with the help of volunteers handing out juices and monitoring the route, the children took time off classes to run The Marathon of Hope for cancer research.By Wendy Denman Record Correspondent The Yamaska Valley Optimist Club’s annual walk to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society takes place Oct.3, beginning at 9 a.m.Participants are asked to gather half an hour earlier at Knowlton Academy for a 10 km walk or jog through some of the town’s prettiest streets and byways.This is a pledge event, each walker seeking sponsors from the community.The Club suggests that businesses and organizations encourage their employees and volunteers to join in, supporting their own walker or group of walkers.Sign up forms are available in a number of locations including Knowlton’s Coiffure Christina and Brome Lake Fitness, at Dépanneur Dixie in Waterloo, at Sutton’s Café Tinteret-to and at Bedford’s Avante Women’s Centre.The walk is Pie Fest A Sweet Success PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL Sept.19 marked the 22nd year for the Missisquoi Museum’s annual Apple Pie Festival held in Stanbridge East.About 800 pieces of pie and ice cream were doled out to enthusiastic guests who browsed around the craft tables, took a tour of the museum and enjoyed socializing with old and new friends.The museum will be open to the public for only two more weeks, closing on Oct.10.For more information, call 450-248-3153.specifically aimed at fighting the scourge of breast cancer that affects so many women.“Everyone of us has been touched by this horrible disease in some way, a friend, a mother, a sister, and aunt," said llze Epners, president of the Optimists Club, this week.”One thing that is never spoken about is how many men die annually of breast cancer.” This annual walk began several years ago when a beloved resident, an athlete, was afflicted with the disease.Her battle inspired friends and the fundraiser was born.Last year, 200 residents came out for the event, raising almost $17,000 all of which went towards further researching this disease.“The Optimists Club hopes to increase that amount considerably this year,” explained Epners.“We have arranged for a special master of ceremonies — CJAD morning man Andrew Carter.” Carter interviewed Epners on his Monday morning show this week, discussing the run, the goal and urging people to attend.“Andrew Carter is driving all the way down so we should have lots of people to welcome him,” she continued.“As every year, we panic at this time.We have done everything we can to prepare — lots of gifts for the participants, a pretty route and a very important cause.I am sure the walkers will come through as they do every year.But we always worry one week before the walk.” The worry proved needless last year, because though it was a dull rainy day, participants congregated under the tent, braved the weather and managed to amass a good sum.“We are really urging people to come out and support this very important cause and at the same time have some fun and exercise with neighbours and friends, and maybe win one of our very nice prizes.” Last year, The Yamaska Valley Optimist’s Club walk contributed close to 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NEW H!\ Kill' Special Every Friday night n 6 p.m.to 9p.m.e Spencer Pub from In the Spencer Roast Beef - All you can eat With salad and baked potato $11 95 page 2 Wednesday, September 29, 2004 Brome County News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar 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 FALL RUMMAGE SALE sponsored by Sutton United Church Women in the church hall, 6 Maple St., Friday, 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.Saturday, 9 a.m.to noon.BARGAIN DAY SALE at St.Paul’s Church, Knowlton, Friday, 9 a.m.to 2 p.m.and Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m.Please drop off items for sale during the day at church on or before Sept.30.Oct.2 BORDER CRAFT SHOW at Centenary United Church, 479 Dufferin Road, Stanstead, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.Free admission.Centeen available.Profits to support a summer camp for children.Info: Allan Nourse at 819-826-5092.MENTAL HEALTH WELL BEING & SUPPORT GROUP at St.Paul’s Church (basement), Knowlton, approx.2 p.m.Do you or someone you know suffer from depression?Whether the depression is situational or diagnosed is not important.This group can help you.Having difficulty coping?We have a lending library with books and videos.Need a ride to a meeting?Info: Linda at 450-243-0928 or e-mail pleasantvalley@sympatico.ca.TOWNSHIP TODDLERS BARBECUE BEEF AND PORK SUPPER to benefit B.M.P.and Montreal Children’s hospitals Program playing from Oct.1* to Oct.7* """SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW 106 min.Gl) Playing every day 7:00 and 9:10 p.m.Web site www.theatreprincess.com For info: 263-5900 :¦>>&' ' ¦ : -J :vr:v;»£j ûipmucaPAtf COVTAfOVtLtf MATINEES FRI.MON.TUES.WED.$6.00 at Oddfellows Hall, Knowlton.Dance to follow with Silverado and Wayne Dur-rell.Tickets: $10 per person.Information & reservations, 450-266-1716.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.Brome 4-H Club Fundraiser DANCE at Waterloo Legion, 77 Lewis St., 8 p.m.to 12:30 a.m.Featuring Gary Darling.Light lunch served.Admission: $5.October 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.3 Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #158, Sutton WESTERN BREAKFAST, ALL YOU CAN EAT at 2 Curley St., 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.Royal Canadian Legion, Cowansville BREAKFAST at 120 Davignon St., 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.Info: 450-263-3543.Oct.4 CANADIAN CLUB OF THE YAMASKA VALLEY MEETING AT AUBERGE WEST BROME, 128 West Brome at 2 p.m.Speaker: Corporal Yves Leblanc (of the RCMP).Topic: Fraud and the Elderly.CPL.CAP Yves Leblanc has been with the RCMP for 20 years, 17 years in British Columbia doing general duties.Also, three years in Montreal Commercial Crime Section specializing in telemarketing fraud.Fall tour to Victoriaville on Oct.7.Reservations: Carol Soule, 450-248-3351.Oct.5 Town of Brome Lake Wellness Volunteer Centre ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING and afternoon tea Tuesday at 2 p.m.at TBL Community Centre.Oct.9 ANNUAL FIREMEN’S SUPPER (ham, baked beans and scalloped potatoes and homemade pies) at Catholic Church.590 de l’eglise, St-Armand, 4 to 8 p.m.Adults $10; children, 10 and under, $5.K*1 1 - D€NIS JF % PARADIS, M.P.HI Broms-Missisquoi HOUSE OF COMMONS - 21 Main St.104 South Street wi ** 9 ! Bedford (Québec) Suite 100B : W J0J 1A0 Cowansville (Québec) (450) 248-1179 J2K 2X2 1 / (450) 266-6062 BARRY ELLSON MEMORIAL CAR RALLY.Registration 10 a.m.Start 11 a.m.at the Thirsty Boot.Benefit Ecole St.Edouards and Knowlton Academy.Bring can foods and gain 25 points.Theme: Live your own fantasy.King/queen/rock-star/superhero?Come in your theme and gain 50 bonus points.Dinner and rally, $15.Cash prizes, door prizes, raffles, trophy.Info: 450-243-0163.Oct.16 ANNUAL CHICKEN PIE SUPPER to benefit Edith Kathan Home in West Brome, Independent Order of Odd Fellows to be held at the Odd Fellows Hall, Knowlton, 5 to 7 p.m.Cost, $9 advance sale, $10 at door.For tickets and information please call Cecilia at 450-263-1907, Shirley 295-2355 or Ralph 378-5523.Oct.23 OCTOBERFEST — Royal Canadian Legin, Branch 77, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo Octoberfest celebration on Saturday starting at 5 p.m.Supper and dance with the Frost Village Brass Band.Tickets are available now at Legion Bar, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and will be sold IN ADVANCE ONLY at $10 per person.For further information, call 450-539-1198 or 539-0005.Arts Calendar 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, 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 graduates.Satuday, from 2 to 5 p.m.Info: Louise Jamet, 450-242-1518.Oct 8 EXHIBIT OF RECENT OIL PAINTINGS by Barry Dyball at the Brome County Museum, 130 Lakeside St., Knowlton.Vernissage, Oct.8, at 7 p.m.The exhibition continues Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m.TOUR DES ARTS 2005: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Tour des Arts is presently accepting applications for it’s 17th edition taking place July 16 to 24, 2005.Interested applicants must be permanent residents and have a studio that can be opened to the public and located within regions of Sutton, Brome Lake and Man-sonville.Ten slides or photos of the artist’s most recent work as well as a short description and C.V.must be sent along with a self addressed envelope before Nov.8 to: Tour des Arts, Comité de selection, 2005, C.P.2169, Sutton, QC, JOE 2KO.Info: 450-263-5227.Church Services KNOWLTON/CREEK PASTORAL CHARGE: Worship and song by members assisted by The Reverend Dale Skinner.Creek United, Foster, 9:30 a.m.Sunday School at Creek.Knowlton United, 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 Oct.3.One service only.Parish Harvest Festival service at the Church of the Ascension, West Brome, 9 a.m.Rev.Robert Ramsay.Donations on non-perishable foods for the food bank would be aoppreciated.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.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.Info: 450-263-2662.ANGLICAN PARISH OF BEDFORD/PHILIPS-BURG & FARN-HAM: Sunday services: Philips-burg and Farn-ham, 9:30 a.m.; Bedford, 11 a.m.Fr.Brian A.Evans, Rector.I was a stranger and you welcomed me.(Matt.25:35).See Board, Page 3 JRD JOLY RIENDEAU &DUKE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Taxation, Accounting, Financial Services, Estate Planning and Settlement, Farm Transfers Cowansville Knowlton Sherbrooke 127 Principale, Suite 105 560 Ch.Knowlton 3490 Galt West Cowansville Ville de Lac Brome Sherbrooke (450)263-4123 (450)243-5021 (819)566-2575 KNOWLEDGE AND KNOW-HOW.Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowlton.Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 / 242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Established May 1991 Published weekly by 1195 Galt E., Sherbrooke._______________Quebec, JIG 1Y7 fax: (819) 569-3945 E-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com RECORD Randy Kinnear Publisher.800 463-9525 Sharon McCully Editor/Off.Mgr.(450) 242-1188 Alison Steel Secretary .(450) 242-1188 Lynda bellavance Advertising .(450) 242-6892 Michel Duval Advertising .800 463-9525 Nelson Afonso Corresp.Editor .800 463-9525 Richard Lessard Prod.Mgr.800 463-9525 Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman.800 463-9525 Francine Thibault Prod.Superv.800 463-9525 CIRCULATION Distributed to all Record subscribers every Wednesday as an insert, and to all households and businesses in Abercorn, Bedford, Brigham, Brome, Bwmont, Cowansville, East Farhham, Foster, Fulford.Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre, West Brome.SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 year 114.40 8.01 9.18 S131.59 6 MONTHS 59.00 4.13 4.73 S67.86 3 MONTHS 30.00 2.10 2.41 $34.51 Out of Quebec residents do not include PST Rates for other services available on 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.y»1/// Member ABC, CARD, CNA QCNA - Brome County News Wednesday, September 29, 2004 page 3 Avante: Women moving forward together The Avante Women’s Centre was established in 1997 from a need to reach out to the English speaking women in the rural, agricultural and largely isolated communities in the Brome-Missisquoi area.Our mission is to provide support by acting as a link to the social - services available to the English community as well as serve as a resource centre, by offering popular education workshops, educational programs and regularly scheduled activities.We offer an opportunity for English women to meet one another in a welcoming, relaxed and neutral environment where they can explore new ideas and learn how to cope with problem areas in their lives.This month Avante is pleased to announce our move to a much larger location at 2 Adehémar-Cusson in Bedford (where the old CLSC used to be) and extends a warm welcome to women of all ages to drop in for a look see.It is now handicapped accessible with spacious, airy rooms to visit, as well as a smaller room for quiet, private moments.With support from the Yamaska Literacy Council, we have added an ex- In the Community Avante Women’s Centre tensive audio library to our videos and books which are available to all our members free of charge.We always have a hot pot of coffee on and every Wednesday a group of ladies gather here to work together on various sewing projects.Once a month, a special morning is open for our ‘Coffee Break,’ when we put on extra coffee, have muffins and bagels on hand and invite women to join in on an exchange of ideas on a particular topic.Monthly Popular Education Workshops are planned, offered during the evening or daytime, depending on the demand.On Sept.28 at 6:30 p.m., notary Line Barry will be leading an information session on the Importance of Wills.It seems more often than not, women in particular are often left with a nightmare of legal problems after a loved one dies.Logical consequences aren’t often the case but there are simple and inexpensive ways to make sure affairs are in the order they should be.Come listen and talk with Barry to get up to date information on what you need and how to get it.Registration is free and daycare can be provided for a nominal fee with advanced notice.Transportation can also be arranged.For more information, call our centre at 450-248-0530, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m.to 3:30 p.m.Programs held at Avante are courses given by either Avante staff or community organizations covering a special learning experience.Previous topics have been discipline in the family, C.P.R.and self esteem.Topics we hope to expand on are computer courses, weight management and living with teens, to name a few of the possibilities.We are always open to suggestions from our members and the community.We make an effort to recognize special days that are aimed at women’s concerns.Oct.5 is National Women’s Centre Day with Equality as this year’s theme.Membership to Avante is free and easy.Just drop in and fill out our membership form.This entitles you to a personal invitation to all events as well as being part of an active, positive group of women.Gayl or Barb will be happy to answer any of your inquiries at 450-248-0530.Brief Open House for BU in Knowlton There will be an Open House at Bishop’s University’s Knowlton Campus, 99 Knowlton Rd„ for the official opening of its new facilities on Oct.2.Also, an exhibition of works by professors and BA Fine Arts Majors and graduates.will b held Satuday, from 2 to 5 p.m.RCMP officer to speak The Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley will meet on Oct.4 at 2 p.m.at Auberge West Brome.Guest speaker Corporal Yves Leblanc of the RCMP will discuss: Fraud and the Elderly.Leblanc has 20 years experience with the RCMP.Board: Cont’d from Page 2 BEDFORD UNITED CHURCH PASTORAL CHARGE: Invites you to come and worship with us.Joint Sunday service (World Wide Communion Day): Oct.3 at Wesley United Church in Bedford, 10 a.m.with Rev.Carl Triskle officiating.Children are welcome for Sunday school, and we will have refreshments and a social hour to welcome Rev.Triskle following the service.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH, SUTTON: 52 Principale sud.Sunday services, 10:30 a.m.Info: 450-538-8108.BAPTIST CHURCHES: Sunday services: Mansonville Baptist, 9:30 a.m.; Olivet Baptist, Sutton, 11 a.m.Community Calendar 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.ALCOHOLICS FOR CHRIST CANADA: Did you know there is an Alcoholics for Christ chapter in your area?Alcoholics for Christ Canada serves substance abusers, family members and adult children.Come, be a part of our Christian 12-step fellowship: Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m., 525 Simonds South, Granby 450-378-1125.For more information contact Jim or Susan at 450-263-6580.There is hope! 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Mathematically as well as practically, six groups of three would be the better arrangement, but for scramble or best-ball golf in which strong and weak players team up, larger groups allow for more even, hence competitive, scores.For those at the lower end of the talent scale, making decent contact on the first drive is very important, psychologically.To duff the shot and have the ball just dribble away 50 feet or so, or send it spinning off into the trees, makes salvaging any sort of confidence a difficult task.Mumbling to myself a mantra akin to ‘Be calm, keep cool, don’t try to kill the ball, keep our head down,’ I took my stance.Luckily, I got off a decent smuck, not one that would be included in an instructional video, but good enough so there was no urge to slink into the nearest gully and hide.And a measure of luck persisted.Our diversely-tal-ented group performed quite well, one of the five coming up with a key or pressure shot when the situation required such.Our mid-round total reflected this success: We were three-under-par after nine holes, and moving along swiftly enough to allow for a quick celebratory toast as we passed the clubhouse once more.CHOICE OF COLOURS r table anna cfimrs re 03 3 T re in in re in • £ 03 re o e in re X3 re" re in *n c re On the fourteenth hole (which is actually the fifth hold disguised with a different tee-off sot), one of the better players encouraged me to try his new driver, its Big Bertha-size head having three times the contact surface of my old rusty one.It was so light, I swung it out much farther than expected when picking it up, accidentally threatening the physical well-being of another group member.who subsequently made gestures implying my own well-being could be in jeopardy.Repeating my first tee-off ritual, I addressed the ball.avoiding the temptation to use the ‘Hello, ball!’ line from an old ‘Honeymooners’ episode.To my delight, not to mention surprise, the ball took off into the deep grey yonder with a sharp, resonating, ping-ing sound, just like it’s supposed to.Unable to control my enthusiasm, I jumped up and down, waving the big club in the air, making noises like ‘Ooo, oo, I want one of these, I want one of these!’ After which, the rain that had been threatening for hours began in earnest, or at least Richford.It was as though the elements, after witnessing this bizarre abnormality, decided to intervene lest there be another odd, maybe even scarier, occurrence.After a quick huddle, one of our five-some decided he’d pack it in rather than get soaked, and retire to the clubhouse.Each group lost a player or two, but enough of us persisted to make the competition valid, or so we insisted, being in the rarefied position of leaders.With umbrellas, carts, and a slackening off of the rain to an intermittent drizzle, only our feet got really wet.With the outdoor barbecue and trophy presentation cancelled, we sat back on the large balcony and watched the cloud banks swing in and out, courtesy of some recently-demoted hurricane between ‘Charley’ and ‘Francis’.While we couldn’t recall this current storm’s name, ‘Charley.Francis’ stuck like a bad aftertaste.He, of course, was Ben Johnson’s coach in the eminently forgettable 1988 Seoul, South Korea Olympics.On the other hand, these golf outings are usually quite memorable, though not necessarily for artistic or sporting excellence.Make food shopping METRO 20 Avenue des Pins, Bedford 450 Meigs N., Farnham worthwhile, shop at PLOUFFE 460 St-Patrice West and Galerie Orford, Magog ¦ Brome County News Wednesday, September 29, 2004 page 5 Card party at Oddfellows Sept.14 was Military Whist night at the Oddfellows Hall in Knowlton.There were 14 tables playing.High score for the evening went to table 2, Capt.Adeline Jones, Nellie Williams, Stanley and Gerald Coupland with 44 flags.Table 5 had the second high score with 40 flags, Capt.Jean Rite, Amanda and Josie Streule, and Herb Rite being the winners.And once again we have — you guessed it - table 8 with Capt.Bruce McPherson, June Call, Edna Badger and Doreen McPherson with 15 flags taking the Booby Prize, it was a nice one too.Door prizes went to Mary Taylor, Gerald Coupland, Barb Tremblay, Ola Streeter, Elvia Johnston, Ruth Cornish, Jean Rite, Merlyn Sturtevant, Jean D’arc Elie, Donald Page, Duncan Tait, Russell Lawrence, Amanda Streule, Doris Wilson, Dorothy Moynan and Allen Badger.The box of groceries went to Stanley Coupland, Stanley O’Brien and Doreen Gibbs.—Submitted by Edna Badger Fulford The community was saddened by the death of Doris Baird, and extends sympathy to the family.Thanks to all those who helped with the reception which followed the funeral.Congratulations to Craig and Joanne Wilson who recently celebrated Brome County Social Notes their silver wedding anniversary.François and Susan DuBois made the trip from Edmonton to have twins Korbin and Michelle baptized at Fulford United Church.—Submitted by Margaret Fordham Royal Canadian Legion meeting Brome Branch 23 at Knowlton held their first fall meeting on Sept.15.After the opening ceremony a moment of silence was kept for Cdes.Frank Johnston-Main and Richard Hindle who passed away this summer.The Branch then welcomed Margaret Pille as a full member of the Legion.Margaret has been our secretary-treasurer for many years and now is a member.After the minutes of the last meeting were out of the way there were many letters of thanks from those benefiting from donations from the Legion.It is nice to know, though we are a small group, we are able to help so many others, along with our veterans, to make things a little easier for them.Letters of request were also dealt with.Our finance reports were all in good shape.Cde.Our Armistice church service will be held on Nov.7.—Submitted by Edna Badger Military Whist party The Military Whist party Sept.21 was sponsored by the Theto Rho Branch of the Rebecca’s in Knowl- ton.The young ladies in charge did a great job as hostesses and there were 15 tables playing cards.The first prize went to table 13 - with 43 flags and Capt.Yvette McElreavy, Doug Talbot, Natalie Bilodeau and Earl Whitehouse, Table 3, with 41 flags and Capt.Jean Riti, Amanda and Josie Streule and Herb Riti, had the second prize.The booby prize went to table 13 with 16 flags and Marg Royea, Mercer, Lil Burnham and Jean d’arc Elie.Annie Jones won the box of groceries.—Submitted by Edna Badger Celebrating our Numerous Specials 20 % off embroidery floss & Pearl cotton Cfo off Kroy Canadian Decor - Astra baby wool Phentex - liquidation price of 1.59 reg.2.29 Discontinued yams greatly reduced.10 % off Ravenburg puzzles, Playmobile toys & don’t stop there! 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