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mm il " ' ^ ^ Brome County NEW Wednesday, December 1, 2004 PENSE A TOI 1ER IS THINKING OF YOU mÊÊÈh.Tum y°ur 9rocer'es - 'nt0 wards ^ For your Quality is our main ingredient.4BI reward miles choose 1ER all the way 231 Sherbrooke St., Magog 819-868-1122 472 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton 450-243-6692 test Circulation Weekly in Brome—Missisquoi Open mic night lets amateurs shine By Murielle Parkes Record Correspondent Mansonville Twenty-five artists of varying stripes and vintages (11-year-old Brandi Lamothe was the youngest) performed before an appreciative audience gathered at Mansonville’s St-Caje-tan church last Friday.Citizen Advocacy’s SADD group sponsored the event — an open-mic coffee-house affair with dessert, beverages and popular entertainment.The atmosphere was warm and welcoming with novice performers being enthusiastically supported and encouraged by a friendly audience.Ralph Steiner brought his guitar, voice and emcee talents.See Music, Page 6 MURIELLE PARKES/CORRESPONDENT Citizen Advocacy’s SADD group sponsored this open-mic, coffee-house night at Mansonville's St-Cajetan Church, last Friday.Death of a milkman, birth of an angel By Philip A.Godin Record Correspondent Sutton On Nov.23 Brome County suffered a saddening loss of the most tragic kind.Peter Davidson, door to door sales rep and deliverer of basic necessities to countless kitchens from Frelisburg to the far reaches ofWaterloo, died suddenly and fatuously in Sutton.Befitting fate, Davidson met his untimely end alone, on a quiet country lane nestled in the tranquillity afforded the Townships hills, a passage typical of those upon which he travelled, visiting the people he had endeared himself to over the years.And there were many such people, not the least of who is Patricia, his wife of eleven years, who describes him as, “Just a very well liked man.” Pat and Peter had known each other for more than 25 years by the time he caught sight of her on a sidewalk in Sutton, on a street crowded with skier-filled cars jockeying their way to the hill.“He pulled a u-ey right then and there,” explained Pat.“Sure didn’t make any friends doing it either.” Although the anecdote paints Davidson as impulsive, that wasn’t his character.It took him 18 months to charm Pat from their first evening coffee at Auberge des Carrefours in Cowansville to the altar at Grace Anglican Church in Sutton in 1993.“Peter just wanted to take it slow,” she said.It would appear that Davidson didn’t limit this no-rush approach to his relationship with Pat; in fact, he applied it to his dealings with people in general, including the many customers who dotted his circuit.Six or seven mornings a week, 52 weeks a year, Davidson would leave home at around seven, often returning at about 10, after covering Waterloo, Knowlton, Iron Hill, Brome Village, Bolton, Glen Mountain, Frelisburg, Sutton and Abercorn.“He’d take time off for Brome Fair, Christmas, New Year’s and if it fell on a weekend, a birthday because he was told to be home.That was it.” His schedule and personality left little space for carousing.He was a homebody who had a thing for music, played the piano and clarinet relatively well and he read Zane Grey novels.His business has been described as a rolling dépanneur, a door-to-door vendor of basic staples such as bread, milk.See Davidson, Page 8 fldWO K MwMCf GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR.H Gift Certificates • Gift Bags Stocking Staffers Open Mon.-Sat.8 a.m.-8 p.m.Membre ASBQ r» - Certifié par SAÈ 58 Principale N, Sutton, Quebec 538-5858 V “ SALON LUC • HAIR SALON ESTHEBELLA • ESTHETICS Contractor LICENCE KBQ: INIJH5-E • Machinery work * Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) • Private roads • Land shaping • Drainage • Artificial lakes/ponds • Septic systems • Demolition - Foundation - * • Topsoil - Aggregate WA1LIÈRES «V s“) ;Gravd - • Fieldstone ROCH Vu3120 (450) 243-6183 C«ntr* Electronique Informatique Sales/Repairs Audio/Video/Computer Bell Express Vu Panasonic, Sharp Tel.450-243-0487 (450) 242-2544 11, ch.Glen, Bolton.Ou.*V\^ 489 ch.Knowlton, Knowiton Bistro Pub Share a drink with friends and taste our famous duck wings! ! ! ! NEW !!Î\ Kill Special eir Fri from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m.In the Bistro Pub Roast Beef - All you can eat With salad and baked potato sn 95 page 2 Wednesday, December 1, 2004 Brome County Ne Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar Dec.1 The Massey Vanier Trio under the direction of J.Barr will be performing at the Manoir Lac Brome, 28 Mt.Echo, Knowlton at 2 p.m.Admission, free.Dec.2 Granby Pentecostal Church & Paroise Protestant Emmanuel will be hosting a free concert by the Ugandan Children’s choir, Watoto.They will be singing on Thursday evening, at 7 p.m.at Paroise Protestant Emmanuel, located at the corner of Cowie and Brignon in Granby.The choir is made up of orphan children from Uganda.They sing in English and their own native tongue.All are welcome.Call 378-1125 for more info.Dec.3 & 5 Chorale Pot Pourri Choir, directed by Susan Reininger, presents two Christmas concerts with the Brome Lake Concert Ensemble.Friday, Dec.3 at 7:30 p.m., St.Paul’s Anglican Church, 24 St.Paul’s Rd., Knowlton; Sunday, Dec.5 at 3 p.m., Grace Anglican Church, 54 Principale Sud, Sutton.Tickets: $10 available at door and at Brome Lake Books, Knowlton; in Sutton at au Coeur des Saisons, 4 Maple; Librairie le Livre D’or, 12B principale; Tourist Information, rue principale.Profits to the churches and to the Canadian Red Cross Society.For info, call 538-3371.Dec.4 Knowlton House Annual Christmas Sale, 401 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton, 9 a.rn.-l p.m.Lots of goodies for everyone! P.R.R.P.Abercom Christmas Sale, 11 Church St.West from 9 a.m.H p.m.All proceeds will go to charities.Artisans; crafts: quilts, hats, dolls, rugs, knits; 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 oniy.Deadline is noon on Mondays, A pre-paid fee of $6 is required per ruibriation, or SPECIAL RATE of S10 for 2 ser ons: 1 BCN & 1 in Friday Record "Wfu.On section.Please forward notices lo Box 488, Knowlton, JOE 1V0, email: bcnnews@qc.aibn.com, or fax: (450) 243-5155.Visa and Mastercard accepted.Christmas sing along; raffle.Everyone is welcome! Come and have fun! Christmas Tea and Bale Sale at Wesley United Church (in church hall), Clarenceville from 1-3 p.m.Profits will go to the church.Cost: $4.Everyone welcome! 6th Lost Angels Craft Sale and Attic Treasures at United Church, 203 Main St., Cowansville, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.Table rental proceeds Missing Children’s Network Canada.Lunch available.Info., tables; Sharon: 450-263-4962.Dec.4 & 5 Border Craft Show at Lennoxville Elementary School, 1 Academy St.Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.Free Admission, cafeteria available, 50 plus tables.Profit from table rentals goes to support a summer camp for children in Stanstead.Info: Allan Nourse, 819-826-5092.Dec.5 Childrens’ Christmas Party at the Royal Canadian Legion, 120 Davignon St., Cowansville, 2-4 p.m.Santa Claus, Games, Surprises! Info: 263-3543.The Knights of Columbus will be going door to door to pick up non perishable food for needy families in Sutton and Abercorn area.Please have food ready.John Sleeth Center will also be open to receive food, 2 to 4 p.m.from Monday, Dec.6th to Friday, Dec.10th.Christmas Baskets available on Dec.11th from 10 a.m.-l p.m.at 7 Academy St., Sutton.Anyone who qualifies and is in need of food baskets contact, 538-1919 or 538-3408 as soon as possible.Thank you for your contribution.The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #158, Sutton will have a ‘Western Breakfast, All You Can Eat’ from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.at 1 Curley St., Sutton.Christmas Hymn Sing at St.Michael and All Angels’ Church.Bolton Glen, 7:30 p.m.All welcome! Dec.6 Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley ‘Christmas Reception’ at Auberge West Brome, 2 p.m.Delightful entertainment with the Pot Pourri Choir, directed by Susan Reininger.Their repertoire spans several centuries, from Renaissance to 20th Century.Susan who has a Bachelor of Music Degree from McGill University has been working with the Choir since 1996.The assemblage of approximately twenty women from Cowansville, Dunham, Knowlton, Mansonville and surrounding area are well known as a choir that gives back to the Community and supports worthy causes.Come and enjoy the gift of music and share in the Christmas cheer by sight, sound and taste of the baking that the executive will prepare for your refreshment social time, Non-members welcome but will have to pay a ten dollar admittance charge.Dec.8 Christmas Coffee Party sponsored by Ladies of Trinity Anglican Church (in hall), 409 South St., Cowansville, Wednesday, 10 to 11:30 a.m.Good food, coffee and Christmas articles.Suggested donation, $7.Info: 450-263-0280.Dec.10 There will be a Christmas Concert featuring the Parkview Choir and Massey Vanier Band at the B.M.P.Hospital (in the Foyer), Cowansville, at 1 p.m.This concert is under the direction of Laura and John Barr.Admission, free.Dec.11 Ham Dinner w/Scalloped Potatoes at Bishop Stewart Memorial Church Hall, Garagona Rd., Frelighsburg, 12 noon.Adults, $10; 12 yrs., $5.Door prizes and sales table.Info: 450-248-3581 & 298-5377.St.Aidan’s Sutton Junction Christmas Spirit Event at 11 a.m.Special event will include Darlene Bell, lunch, sleighride and gifts, info., Friends of Brome Parish, 242-4493.Dec.14 Christmas Coffee Break sponsored by Avante Women’s Centre, 2 Adhemar-Cus- son, Suite 2, Bedford, 9:30-11:30 a.m.Bring two dozen of your favourite Christmas cookies (with the recipe) and exchange them for some new taste sensations! Share your gift ideas and a cup of coffee with friends.Info.450-248-0530.Dec.18 A Christmas Carol: A CBC Reading of Charles Dicken’s Classic Christmas Story with Sonali Karnick from CBC; Doug Hooper, Danny McAuley, Emma Stevens and Don Wilson.Directed by Doug Hooper.Sponsored by Arts Knowlton, In partnership with Townshippers Association at 9 Mt.Echo Rd., Knowlton, 7:30 p.m.Donations of money and food for the Lac Brome Food Bank will be collected at the theatre.Info: 450-263-6317.Dec.31 New Year’s Eve Dance, Royal Canadian Legion, Br.#77, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo, 9 p.m.to 1 a.m.on Friday, Dec.31st.Music by Gary Darling.Tickets available now at Waterloo Legion.$15 per person.450-539-0005 or 450-539-3436.Lunch at midnight.18 yrs.and over.No smoking.Arts Calendar Galerie Charmante is hosting the work of Cari Anya Ensio, graphite drawings and photography; also see the ongoing exhibition of calligraphy, including the narrative paintings of Randall M.Hasson.Friday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m., 1182 Macey Rd., Sutton.4 50-538-0989.Nov.19 to Dec.5 Sunshine Theatre Productions presents the poignant Irish comedy The Cripple of Inishmaan by Martin McDon-agh, directed by Sunil Mahtani, and starring Emma Stevens (founder of Theatre Lac Brome) with an outstanding local cast! At Arts Knowlton.Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2.Special preview performance on November 18.Admission: S15 adults, See Calendar, Page 7 JPD JOLY RiENDEAU &DUKE CKAKICRtD 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 Program playing from Dec.5" to Dec, 9" POLAR EXPRESS m 105 mm.English Raying everyday al 6 p.nt & 8 p.m.except foiSatuday & Sunday-: 1 p.m„ 3 p.m.5 Spin Web site: www.theatrepnncess.com For info: 263-5900 Théâtre ; >.V Sf& .•£ f4tPBVC*ALf MATINEES • FRI.MON., * TUES.* WED- Î $6.00! fT&lp ryisfec- +hc-rvoriol a beri+e-r plsc-e- fht-'ovgh a be^i/e-ct fo charihi.\i/ Un héritage à partager LEAVE A LEGACY "* www.legicy-quebec.org 1 888 304-8834 Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 / 242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Established May 1991 I>ublished weekly by 1195 Galt E., Sherbrooke, .Quebec, JIG 1Y7 rn fax 5693945ema|l; lv IL U v JIV YJ newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Randy Kinneak 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, Bromont, Cowansville, East Farnham, Foster, Fulford, Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre, West Brome.SUBSCRIPTIONS Canada: 1 year 6 months 3 MONTHS GST PST TOTAL 114.40 8.01 9.18 S131.59 59.00 4.13 4.73 $67.86 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.Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA Brome County News Wednesday, December 1, 2004 page 3 Domaine McCullough is open for relaxation By Wendy Denman Changing its concentration from weight loss and fitness to relaxation in a beautiful setting, Sutton’s Domaine McCullough is holding an open house Dec.4.“We’re a family operation and we’ve been here a long time,” said Patrick Hiriart.“My mother ran the operation and she’s 90 now, in wonderful shape and 1 want to keep her that way.She’ll still be involved, I couldn’t keep her away, but with this change in direction it will be easier." Domaine McCullough is situated on 190 acres, seven kilometres outside of Sutton Village.The 10,000 square feet building includes a swimming pool, sauna, massage facilites and a fitness area with standard equipment.The rooms and kitchen are no longer in operation.“What we are doing is opening the place for people just to come and spend the day and relax, use the pool and sauna, enjoy the outdoor trails through the woods.Although the cafeteria won’t be offering meals, people are welcome to bring their lunches, sit at the tables and enjoy the view,” said Hiriart.The centre will still offer massages by appointment with any of their professional, certified masseurs.The centre can also help people with a weight loss and exercise programs.There are also aqua fitness and water jogging programs as well as scheduled free time in the pool.The property, settled among acres of forest, is bysected by walking and winter trails suitable for both snow shoeing and cross country skiing.“We’re holding the open house Saturday and inviting people to come and have a look at our facilites and to see what we have available here all under one roof,” Hiriart said.The resort targets people 18 years and over, those who want to relax and spend a day or half day, just doing that, said Hiriart.There are memberships available, but people can also just drop by for a day.“I have plans for the future in this same direction, putting in jacuzzis perhaps, and other facilities to help people relax,” Hiriart said.The open house runs from noon to 3 p.m.Dec.4 at 567 McCullough, Sutton.(PHOTO COURTESY OF PATRICK HIRIART) Clients enjoy the indoor swimming pool at Domaine McCullough.The 10,000 square feet building also includes a sauna, massage facilites and a fitness area with standard equipment.-T*~ - ! .¦ J vst-atnM mb m PgprC - mBM ¦ -r- Moans, groans and broken bones meeting in Dunham Staff The Brome-Missisquoi Perkins Hospital Foundation will be holding a public information meeting in Dunham on Dec.13.Keynote speaker Dr.Pierre Duval will talk about “moans, groans and broken bones,” discussing advances in orthopedics and how they are used at the BMP.The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period.Then, a member of the board of directors will give an update on the medical equipment provided by the Foundation over the last year and its impact on the quality of care, service, staff and patients at the hospital.This is one of a series of public information meetings, with earlier meetings held in Bedford, Cowansville, Farnham, Mansonville and Sutton.“Our Foundation relies on the support of contributors throughout Brome-Missisquoi,” said BMP Foundation executive director Frank Johnston-Main.“These community visits are an important opportunity to meet with our supporters and show them what we are doing with the money they have donated, and how valuable their support is.” The meeting takes place at the Dunham Town Hall, and gets underway at 7:30 p.m.on Dec.13.kmmi3 w Live Music Diverse Repertoire Info: Glenn 266-9971 é$iéê1ë wmm Looking for dogs to participate in the SDC float in the Santa Claus Parade, Knowlton Saturday.December 4th Call: Heather Heath 242-2982 (c ourville Geriatric Center CourviUe Home Care Courville Residence Personalized Care - Short term / long term - Palliative / Emergencies “Loving hearts and caring hands” www.courville.qc.ca 5,305 Courville Avenue, P.O.Box 580, Waterloo, Quebec Courville Gerontology Foundation Non-profit organization helping the elderly in the Waterloo area lead fuller lives.Tax receipts given for all donations, y (450) 539-1821 ext.227 Since iyyy “Because We Care” Helping you help yourself For the best in Nursing, and where caring is a living tradition Full range of home care services are now available, give us a call. page 4 Wednesday, December 1, 2004 ¦ Brome County News Fight urge to take part in the idling season ATELIER Invitation You are invited to the official grand opening of Atelier Foster Friday, December 3rd from 5 to 7 141 ch.Foster, in Foster.Atelier Foster has been created by Pierre Dussault in order to revive Foster Village and to introduce artists, artisans, creators via exhibitions and special events.You will also find products as rustic armoires, artisan soap, cards, essential oils and candles.Hours: 10-5 p.m.Closed Monday & Tuesday A rare moment in the Foster village history!!! 141 ch.Foster, Foster Autoroute 10 _ 1450 539-1610 -|Q- \ Chemin Foster % U 243 N-Knowttai\ With the arrival of colder weather it seems only natural to fire your car and let it idle for - awhile.You go out, UNDER start it up and then The head back into the HOOD house to finish your - morning coffee, or Maurice get the kids ready for Crossfield school.For those of you with remote car starters, it’s even easier.But while letting your car idle for 10 or 15 minutes will allow you to ease onto a seat that’s not as hard as concrete, it’s not a great idea.In the long run that warm seat costs money and harms the environment, while doing little to help your car face the winter.First off, let’s kill one old myth: It used to be that a car was left idling on cold days to give the oil a chance to circulate and get everything moving properly.While it’s true the most engine wear is at start-up, we’re talking about the first few seconds, not a few minutes.These days most cars run a lighter grade of oil in the winter, allowing it to circulate more quickly.That oil circulates in a modern engine, which is in fact designed to be ready to go much more quickly than the big blocks of yesteryear.These days most experts recommend that as soon as the windows are clear (no more than a couple of minutes, usually), you should drive away at a moderate pace, giving the rest of the vehicle the chance to warm up.More Cost Excessive idling actually brings with it more costs than benefits.Because these engines are designed not to be idled excessively, doing so can plug the engine up with carbon, making a motor less efficient, creating more pollution and shortening engine life.An idling engine also doesn’t reach its optimum temperature, so it doesn’t bum fuel completely.That means more pollution coming out of the tail pipe.Then there’s the cost of pollution.The average Canadian car idles for between five and 10 minutes a day.That equals 75 million idling minutes a year, or the equivalent of leaving one car idling for 144 years.That’s a lot of wasted effort and time when a car is doing little other than belching carbon dioxide into the air.One litre of gas produces 2.4 kilograms of carbon dioxide with a vehicle producing, on average, three times its own weight in C02 every year — a major contribution to the global warming problem.Those in the know are now making efforts to cut down on idling times.turbo version \___250 hp> ALL WHEEL nRivc DAYS ^ NOBODY DOES ALL-WHEEL DRIVE LIKE SUBARU SUBARU SAMT-JÉRÔME SA* T-JÉRÔME SUBARU AUTO CENTRE MONTRÉAL SUBARU SAKT-HYACfITHE SAINT-HYACINTHE CONCEPT 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asthma continue to grow, while ground level smog sends people with breathing problems off to hospital.That not only wrecks their quality of life, but it costs the health system as well.Here are some tips to help make your car environmentally friendly, even when it’s cold: • Cut down on your idling time.A couple of minutes first thing in the morning is all that’s necessary.Drive away slowly for the first few kilometres, giving your vehicle the best chance to warm up.You’ll save gas while minimizing the wear and tear on your car.• If you have a remote starter, only use it just before you leave.A warm car might be nice to slip into, but you’re only doing it for your own comfort, not for anyone else’s benefit.• Avoid the desire to leave the car idling while you run into the corner store.Not only does it cut down on pollution, but an empty, idling car is an open invite to a thief.• When it’s really cold, use the block heater.The car will start more easily, and warm up faster.That saves on engine wear and lets the heater get to work faster — soft seat, softer on the environment, too.Sometimes the little things can make a difference.Brief Canadian Club X-mas reception The Canadian Club ofYamaska Valley will hold their Christmas reception on Dec.6 at 2 p.m.at the Auberge West Brome.The Pot Pourri Choir, made up of 20 women from the local area, will be there to entertain guests with their vast repertoire of music.There’s a $10 admission fee for non-members. 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VO 3-0215 FnxfTélécopieur: 450-243-0795 eo/Snns Irais: 1-877-675-6215 Bousada Interiors expands its flooring showroom By Wendy Denman Citizens were treated to a first hand look at Bousada Interiors’ new flooring showroom at an open house held last Friday at the company’s newly built second location in Knowlton at 455 Knowlton Rd.“It was a huge turnout, more than we expected,” said Reed Bousada, company president.“We’re very happy with it and happy now to have two premises in Knowlton.The town has always been extrememly good to us.We have many customers here.We wanted the new building, which contains our offices as well as the flooring showroom, to be close to our furniture store at 1 Lakeside.” Bousada Interiors is a third generation, family owned business that opened its first store in Cowansville in 1953.Known for high quality furniture and flooring, Bousada opened a second store in Knowlton several years ago then consolidated its business.Although Bousada has taken over management, his father, Tim, a well-known figure in the furniture business, remains active in the company.“My father is still actively involved and we have every intention of keeping this a family business.We are going through years of growth.We have big plans for 2005, expanding and planning to open another furniture store sometime next year.” The new showroom displays flooring of all types — carpets, hardwood, stone, linoleum and tile, offering installation as well.They have both residential and commercial customers with a sales office in Toronto and many commençai customers in Ontario and Quebec, seniors residences, hospitals, and hotels.Bousada is in the process of developing a Web site at www.bousa-da.com.“We hope to get the site up and running before Christmas,” Reed Bousada explained.“We will include photos of fully decorated rooms, combining the furniture and MAURICE CROSSFIELD Bousada Interiors is a third generation, family owned business that opened its first store in Cowansville in 1953.flooring.” The site also includes contact information and directions to the stores in Knowlton.Bousada currently has 15 employees, in addition to installers, and that number is expected to increase.Pet of the Week Hello, I am Rocky.I’m about one-and-a-half years old and weigh 45-50 pounds.I am a friendly, happy and really great guy.I ended up here at the shelter just because “they had no time for me.” Is there a home out there that has time for me?I’ll try my very best! 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moi, je fais le contraire,” car il faisait tout ce qu’il pouvait pour améliorer sa santé et sa musculature.Un jour, il étonna ses médecins en levant un doigt.Il réussit aussi à s’asseoir sans appui pour des périodes de temps de plus en plus longues.Son but était de pouvoir de tenir debout.Après une chirurgie expérimentale et des mois de pratique, il pouvait respirer sans ventilateur.A mesure que ses muscles du diaphragme devenaient plus forts, il pouvait respirer seul de plus en plus longtemps.Il pouvait aussi parler plus normalement et mieux sentir les arômes.Rien n’est impossible.Les scientifiques disent maintenant qu’il est approprié de dire que le progrès est possible dans le cas de blessures à la moelle épinière.Reeve avait intitulé son dernier livre Nothing is impossible car il croyait que nous avons nous-même un rôle crucial à jouer dans la création de notre avenir.Quand nous gardons espoir, nous découvrons, en nous, le pouvoir de faire des sacrifices, de guérir et d’aimer.Entre Nous Thérèse Bernard Davidson: Cont’d from Page 1 bottled water and of course boxes of factory cakes.“People would let him right into their homes.He’d always have a smile on his face because by nature he was a cheerful sort of fella,” Pat said.These impromptu visits afforded Davidson an incomparable opportunity to be kept abreast of any gossip and validate rumours.“It really was an old-time kind of business,” Pat said, underscoring that Davidson was one of the last such operators — himself a vestige of a foregone time that saw the end of stalwart milkmen and itinerant knife sharpeners.In the Davidson’s home was where one could find Pat’s office, the receiving, storage and handling departments of the various goods that made up the daily inventory Peter would haul around in his truck.He would sometimes take the children along for the day, opening the gateway to one of those moments that permanently weld themselves into the hearts of any child who would jump at the chance to ride with their dad.As a testimonial to the impact the “Man with the old blue tuque” had on this extended community, an ad hoc family trust fund has been set up in his name by individuals all in search of a tangible way to show their final respects.Several commercial locations have posted cash deposit boxes, which will be collected and handed over to Davidson’s family over the holidays.Pat recounted the time a Montreal woman who was babysitting in the area was stunned to have a stranger waltz into the house.He opened the fridge door and carefully added several items he selected from the box he had carried in with him.Upon being told by the child that he was the milkman, the woman dubbed the stealth and determined character “the angel.” Now more than ever the name seems strikingly appropriate.Aside from grieving parents, siblings and an extended family, Davidson s death at age 45 leaves Pat and children Chelsey,9, and Aaron, 8, both students at Sutton Elementary, in mourning.A memorial service will be on Dec.11 at 11 a.m.at the Grace Anglican Church, 54 Main South, Sutton. 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Deadline: 10 a.m.working day previous to publication Brome County News CLASSIFIED Wednesday, December 1, 2004 page 11 Death Card of Thanks Dog Training Professional Nail Technician CHRISTINE BROOKS •comportement canin •consultation privée •dressage •canine behavior •private consultation •training •group sessions 116 Rang Belanger, Cowansville J2K G36 Zina Mecelis, acrylic nail techniciar| • Permanent acrylic nails • French manicure • O.P.L products Death Death GOSSAGE, Eve (nee Huldchinsky) 1915-2004 - Peacefully in her sleep at the Brome Missisquoi Perkins Hospital on November 27th, 2004, in her 90th year, passed away Eve Huldchinsky, beloved wife of the late Stevenson Gossage.Dear mother of Carol (Robert Schmidt), Waterloo, Ont., and Monica Walsh of Montreal.She will be missed by her step-children: Abigail Gossage, Jonathon Gossage (Evangelina) and their families, both of Ottawa, Ont.Eve was a loving grandmother to Morgan Beare of Vancouver, Kurt Walchyshyn of Manotick and his sister Nina Walchyshyn of London, and greatgrandmother of Rebecca and Nicholas Walchyshyn, their mother Cheryl Hillman.Eve will be remembered as a well respected artist, for her initiatives and generosity adding to the quality of life in Sutton and the Townships.Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held from the Grace Anglican Church in Sutton on Thursday, December 2nd, 2004 at 1 p.m.Rev.Tim Smart officiating.Family and friends will be welcomed at the church from 12 noon.Many thanks to Dr.Camirand as well as the caring staff at B.M.P.for their kindness to Eve.In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the Bronte Missisquoi Perkins Foundation, 950 Principale, Cowansville, QC.J2K 1K3 would be appreciated.Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Desourdy-Wilson Funeral Home, 104 Buzzell, Cowansville, QC, J2K 2N5, tel.: 450-263-1212, fax: 450-263-9557, info@desourdywilson.com, Dignity Memorial.EMAIL YOUR CLASSIFIED TO US! Fast and convenient! classad@sherbrookerecord.com MacLELLAN, Elizabeth (nee MacPherson) 1922-2004 - Elizabeth MacLellan of Knowlton, Que., formerly of Pointe Claire, passed away peacefully at the Brome Missisquoi Perkins Hospital, on November 22, 2004 at the age of 82.Predeceased by her husband James, her sister Margaret and brother Alex, Lil is survived and will be lovingly remembered by Jim her son; sisters Florence Duke and Nancy Paish (Bill); Will her only grandson, several nieces, nephews and friends.Family and friends will be welcomed at the Knowlton United Church on Saturday, December 4, 2004, from 10 a.m.to 11 a.m., followed by the funeral service, Rev.Dale Skinner officiating.In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the Brome Missisquoi Perkins Foundation, 950 Principale, Cowansville, Que., J2K 1K3 would be appreciated.Many thanks to the staff at B.M.P.for their special care.Arrangements entrusted to the Desourdy Wilson Funeral Home, 104 Buzzell, Cowansville, Que., J2K 2H5 tel.: 450-263-1212, fax: 450-263-9557 e-mail: info@desourdywilson.com Dignity Memorial Cut me out ^ E C\ CD m Speak right from the heart.A donation in memory of a loved one is a gift of hope.It takesjust a few minutes.A card will be sent to the bereaved family as a token of your sympathy and generosity.1 888 473-4636 $ HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF QUEBEC SNOW, Nellie Martha (Lagrow, Grenier) 1914-2004 - Suddenly, in Alberta, on November 21st, 2004, in her 91st year, passed away Nellie Martha Snow, the last of the Snow girls.She was predeceased by her husbands Arthur Grenier and Louis Lagrow, and also her son Gerald Grenier.Survived by her brothers Charlie and John, she also leaves to mourn her sons: Morris (Audry), Huzon (Wendy), Dalton (Ida) and Larry, 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, also many nephews, nieces and her dear friends.A graveside service was held on Friday, November 26th at Christ Church Cemetery in Cowansville.Arrangements entrusted to the Desourdy Wilson Funeral Home, 104 Buzzell, Cowansville, QC, J2K 2N5.Tel.: 450-263-1212, fax: 450-263-9557, e-mail: info@desourdywilson.com.HASTINGS - The family of the late Howard Hastings takes this opportunity to thank family and friends for their support and thoughtfulness at our time of loss.We thank Cornerstone Lodge #37, AF&AM, Prévost Lodge #3 RAM, the Order of the Eastern Star, Cowansville #17, the Grand Officers and the Past Grand Matrons and Patrons Association of Quebec, OES.We appreciated all the telephone calls, cards, baking and assistance.We thank you for the donations made to the First Responders and B.M.P.Hospital.We recognize that many people traveled many miles to celebrate Dad’s life.We thank you so much.MS lives here.There’s one thing you can predict in life.MS makes life unpredictable.MS Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1-800-268-7582 www.mssociety.ca Chorale Pol Pourri Choir, directed by Susan Reininger, presents I wo Christmas concerts with the Brome Lake Concert Ensemble, Friday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m., St.Paul's Anglican Church, 24 St.Paul’s Road, Knowlton; Sunday, December 5 at 3 p.m., Grace Anglican Church, 54 Principale Sud, Sutton.•/, 9 a.m,.to1 ji.m.6th "Lost Angels" Craft Sale and Attic Treasures at United Church, 203 Main St., Cowansville, 9 am.- 4 p.m.Table rental proceeds "Missing Children's Network Canada".Lunch available.Info tables: Sharon: (450) 263-4962.k^t’ania U eoniing! J i tmfo -t, jnluxtaif ni I tun,.Another Lions Club holiday event is the annual Santa Claus Parade which will take place this year on Saturday, December 4th.The parade kicks off from Windmill Plastics on Victoria at 1:00 p.m.Participants are requested to register ahead of time with Jane Willey at 292-5785 or Bev Crandall at 243-6608 in order to receive judging number for the fabulous prizes at the end of the parade.QjK'iM (jlul> a-i inline Call Errotl Fréchette (243-3969) Baskets will be available for pick-up at Knowlton O Academy on Saturday, December 18th between 9:30 and 10:30 am.The baskets will be packed the previous evening, December 17th at 7:00 p.m.at Knowlton Academy.Volunteers are needed to assist with packing - to volunteer please call Gary Crandall (243-6608, Judith Duncanson (242-2491), Doug Horne (242-1278) or Sharon Sharman (243-4219) Juruhine Jlfatie (^loduetionJ Sunshine Theatre Productions presents the poignant Irish comedy "The Cripple of tnishmaan’ by Martin McDonagh, directed by Sunil Mahtani, at Arts Knowlton from Nov.19 to Dec.5,2004, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 and Saturdays and Sundays at 2.Admission: $15 adults, $10 students.For tickets, call (450) 539-3604.QjkiUlmaJ (jalnl A CBC Reading of Charles Dicken's Classic Christmas Story Directed by Doug Hooper Saturday, December 18, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.Donations of money and food for the Lac Brome Food Bank will be collected at the theatre.Sponsored by Arts Knowlton, 9 ML Echo Rd., Knowlton In partnership with Townshippers Association.Ma Bilie * Children's clothing, quilts, wallhangings, Xmas stockings, stained glass, Xmas ornaments -Xmas Promotional Prices! Brie & Ci8 - The one and only gourmet cheese shop & bistro in town offers you the ultimate Xmas shopping service: come and enjoy a great breakfast or lunch with us and we will prepare while you eat a beautiful Xmas gourmet gift basket.with free delivery in the Knowlton area! Frosty'S Pub -"Boxing Day Specials" Party at Frosty's with live afternoon music.Sandila - Parade Day Sale 15% off jewelry, footwear and accessories.Knowlton Gallery - Whether you are looking for Art, a special card, or "Collection'’ Christmas decorations.every item is created by a well-known artist! You will find a unique gift for that special person.LL Brome - Knowlton's original outlet U|iI specializing in clothes & accessories for travel & sport.L'Emporium - This Holiday Season shop L'Emporium du Village.Gifts, clothes, furniture.Something for everyone on your list!!! Store hours for December.Thurs & Fri open till 8 p.m.Café Floral - Come enjoy a soothing pot of tisane or hearty home-made french onion soup or mulled wine.Don't forget our daily breakfast menu.Open daily.^filmée éuftJwU làêie eommmUu mnU and tjmi leml mïehanùs.