The record, 4 décembre 2002, Supplément 1

Brome County NEWS Wednesday, Decembbr 4, 2002 PENSE A TOI IS THINKING OF YOU Turn your groceries.into rewards Quality is our main ingredient.472 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton 243-6692 Open Daily 8-10 p.m The Largest.Circulation Weekly in Brome —Missisquoi Knowlton glitters at Christmas PHIUP A.GODIN/CORRESPONDENT *»* Hit m .Chris Severs and Bill Malinson place lights in Knowlton’s town centre for this year’s Festival of Lights to be inaugurated this Saturday evening.By Philip A.Godin Record Correspondent Knowlton From the gateways that beckon visitors through the picturesque streets of it’s Vieux Village, and throughout its captivating business core, Knowlton will glisten once again this year, its trees shawled in lights, heralding in the Christmas season in the most festive of styles.Thanks to the steadfast financial support of the local SDC (Société de Développement Commercial) and the unrelenting efforts of Chris Severs, lighting co-ordinator for the commercial sector, this year’s Festival of Lights will be more spectacular than ever.“The whole concept of the event is to make the town look as pretty as possible, to highlight just how beautiful an area we all live in,” explained Severs when asked what forces were at play in keeping him motivated to adorn the town in lights year after year since 1996.And no one can make this old Victorian hamlet glitter quite like Severs can.Instrumental in coaxing and teasing participating merchants into the festival over the years, Severs was inspired by his father Derek’s careful lighting of a Christmas tree in front of the family flagship clothing store L.L.Brome, in the heart of Knowlton as far back as 1985.The results of his efforts are becoming more and more stunning every year.“We’re getting better all the time.” he explained, balancing a strand of clustered white lights at the end of a long pole last week.We learn from our mistakes, people give us suggestions and we see what other towns have done particularly well,” said Severs, his latter observation referring to Knowlton’s participation in last year’s nationwide Festival of Lights competition, which garnered the village a great deal of attention if not first prize.The main event in this year’s display will be the lighting of the newly planted White Spruce tree at Coldbrooke Park, to take place on Saturday December 7th from 4 p.m.to 6:30 p.m.The tree, a replacement for a forty-foot behemoth that stood proudly in the same spot before being snapped during a violent storm a few years ago, matches another White Spruce that flanks the opposite side of Blackwood Dam.“We want to get people into the Christmas spirit so we will light up the spruce and the hardwood trees in the park, the Knowlton Academy Choir will lead onlookers in a Christmas carol sing-along,” said Severs.See Lights, Page 8 $ Artisan recycles cheer CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Clarenceville artisan Laura Lee Clark was one of over a dozen artists and artisans displaying their wares at the Clarenceville Loisirs' Christmas Arts and Crafts Show.Clark has solved the problem of what to do with old Christmas cards with the help of digital technology.She gives last year's cards another year of life by printing decorative borders on card stock and pasting in patterns and scenes salvaged from used cards.The cards are designed so that after this second year of life, they can be used again as tags or tree decorations.Clark says that her future plans include making an entirely “green” card that incorporates recycled images on her own hand-made plant fibre paper.Her moderately priced cards are available in two sizes by mail.To order, call 450-294-2209.Brunch 11 fc*-3** Reservations 243-61*3^ 50 Victoria =>'¦ ÎWNÏ K MOKtfAtt wfi orrTTHrAipr < $40 Unlimited Monthly Membership Closed December 24th & 25th Open Mon-Sat 8 am-6 pm Membre ASBO Certifié par SàB 54B Principale N, Sutton Quebec 538-5858 1 (877) 538-5858 i HARRY POTTER l IK CHUBB Of SECRETS ^S .- DIE ANOTHER DAY 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Gramma’s corner full of lace, taring, doilies and tablecloths.Coffee, snacks and live music.Fourth annual LOST ANGELS Christmas Sale and Attic Treasures at Cowansville United Church, 203 Main St., 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Proceeds from table rentals to benefit The Missing Children’s Network of Canada.Tables/Info: Sharon, 450-263-4962.Lunch available.CHRISTMAS SALE at Mansonville Catholic Church to benefit United Church, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.Tables for rent.Info: Rosaline George, 450-292-5638.Knowlton House eighth annual CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW at 401 Knowlton Rd„ Knowlton, 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.Variety of crafts and Christmas crafts.Proceeds to benefit residents activity fund.Tickets available for drawing.HAM DINNER at Bishop Stewart Memorial Church, Garagona Road, Frelighsburg, noon.Door prizes and sales table.Info: 450-295-2201, 248-2350, 298-5377.DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE, 111 Principale N„ Sutton Yoga Centre, Sutton, 7:30 p.m.Dances, readings and practices from world’s spiritual traditions: ‘Revelation’, Bilingual.Suggested contribution, $5 to 10.No experience necessary.Info: Munira Judith Avinger, 263-6685.Dec 8 CHILDRENS’ CHRISTMAS PARTY at the Royal Canadian Legion, 120 Davignon St., Cowansville, 2 to 4 p.m.Santa Claus, Games, surprises! Info: 450-263-3543.AMADEUS CHOIR will perform at St.Pauls’ Anglican Church, Knowlton at 4 p.m.Tickets, $10 at door.Info: 450-242-2885.GOSPEL NIGHT IN WORD & SONG at Trinity Anglican Church, 409 South St., Cowansville, 7 p.m.Guests Randy Johnston, Evangelist with radio program on WCHP, along with Northern Gospel Band.Come and hear Johnston’s talk/testimony through a multimedia presentation and the band’s good gospel music.Free will offering.Info: 450-263-2662.Dec.8,15&22 BIBLE MEETINGS: God gives us the answer to the purpose of life through the life and teachings of Jesus.All welcome Dec.8, 15 and 22 at the Bolton Centre Town Hall, 4 to 5 p.m.Info: 1-888-228-7780.Dec 10 CHRISTMAS COFFEE PARTY sponsored by Friendly Society and Friends at Trinity Anglican Church (in Hall) 409 South St., Cowansville, 10 to 11:30 a.m.Good food, coffee and conversation.Info: 450-263-2662.Dec 14 CHRISTMAS FOOD AND CRAFT SALE at Mansonville Baptist Church, 9:30 a.m.to 3 p.m.Refreshments available.To benefit the Church Building Fund.Dec.14 & 15 PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE at Sutton Junction Community Hall, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.Books, clothes, toys, crystal, Christmas ornaments, baked goods, fruit preserves and more.Info on sale donations, or to help: Eva, 450-538-2595 or Ron at 538-3938.Dec 15 ANNUAL CAROL SERVICE at Creek United Church, Brill Road, West Bolton, 3 p.m.Refreshments afterwards.Dec 18 TBL Wellness Volunteer Centre invites all Town of Brome Lake seniors to a MUSICAL CHRISTMAS TEA at St.Paul's Anglican Church, Knowlton from 2 to 4 p.m.Music, favours, surprises.Limited space.Reserve by Dec.13 at 450-242-2020.Dec.31 Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE at 77 Lewis St„ Waterloo, 9 p.m.to 1 a.m.Music by Gary Darling.Hats, noisemakers and a lunch served at midnight.Tickets at Bar, Thursdays to Saturdays, $15 in advance or $17 at door.Please try to obtain advanced tickets.Arts Calendar Dec.7 & 8 BORDER CRAFT SHOW at Lennoxville Elementary School, 1 Academy, Saturday 10 a.m.to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.Cafeteria available.Rainbow Country Cloggers Dance on Sunday, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.More than 70 tables have gift items for sale.Profit from table rentals to childrens’ summer camp in Stanstead.Admission is free.Info: Allan Nourse, 819-826-5092.Dec.9 to 20 MANSONVILLE POTTON VALLEY QUIL-TERS display handmade quilts and art works at Massey-Vanier Regional High School, Cultural Gallery, Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m.to 3 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 7 to 9 p.m.Some items for sale.Dec.14 to 15 ART EXHIBITION at Bishop’s Knowlton Centre, 235 Knowlton Rd., 1 to 5 p.m.Vernissage, Saturday, 2:30 p.m.More than 100 students’ exhibit drawings, paintings, sculptures and photographs.Church Services KNOWLTON/ CREEK PASTORAL CHARGE: Worship and song by members & Rev.Burn Purdon.Creek United, Foster, 9:30 a.m.Sunday School at Creek.Knowlton United, 11 a.m.St.PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: 24 St.Paul’s Rd., Knowlton.We wish to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known.Sunday services: 8 & 10 a.m.Sunday school and nursery, 10 a.m.The Rev.Ralph T.Leavitt - Pastor.PARISH OF BROME: Anglican worship service on the second Sunday of every month: 9 a.m., Holy Communion, Church of the Ascension, West Brome; 11 a.m., Holy Communion, St.John the Evangelist, Brome Village; 7:30 p.m., Evening Prayer, Holy Trinity, Iron Hill.Rev.Rick Gariepy: 450-243-6096.COWANSVILLE AREA PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH: Worship service at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville 10:30 a.m., Rev.Mary MacPherson officiating.Babysitting provided.Choir rehearsal, 6:30 p.m.Wednesdays.Sunday school, 450-263-0204.WATERLOO ST.PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH, WATERLOO: Sunday services at 11 a.m„ White Gift Service Dec.15 at 4 p.m.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH SUTTON: Come, let Jesus know you love Him.Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.at 52 Principale Sud.The Rev.Canon Tim Smart, Rector.SUTTON-DUNHAM UNITED: Everyone is cordially invited to attend services at 10:30 a.m.in Sutton on the first and second, Sundays, Dunham on the third and fourth Sundays of month.BEDFORD UNITED CHURCH PASTORAL CHARGE: We invite you to come and worship with us.Minister, Rev.Malcolm Cogswell.White Gift Service Dec.8,10 a.m.at Stanbridge East, joint with Wesley, Bedford congregation.Communion Service in Mystic, 12:30 p.m.ANGLICAN PARISH OF BEDFORD/ PHILIPSBURG/FARNHAM: St.Paul’s Philipsburg: 9:30 a.m., first and third Sunday, Holy Eucharist; 9:30 a.m., second and fourth Sunday, Morning Prayer; St.James the Apostle & Martyr, Farnham: 11 a.m., first Sunday, Combined Service in Bedford; 9:30 a.m., second and fourth Sunday, Holy Eucharist; 11 a.m., third Sunday, Morning Prayer; St.James, Bedford: 11 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Wednesday 7 p.m., Holy Eucharist.Fr.Brian Evans, Rector.BAPTIST CHURCHES Sunday Services: Mansonville Baptist, 9:30 a.m.; Olivet Baptist, Sutton, 10:30 a.m.Community Notes Do you wish you could read better?Need help with basic math?Call the YA-MASKA LITERACY COUNCIL.Work one-on-one with a tutor and learn at your own pace.Lessons are FREE, private and confidential.Learning can be fun so why not do something for yourself today?Call Wendy at 450-263-7503.J RD JOLY RIENDEAU &DUKE CMARTtXli) accou\;anis 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 HARRY POTTER AND EU THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS (Engistii Fri., Sal.Sun., Mon.Tue., Wed., Thur.: 6 p.m.Sal, Sin.Mon: 3 p.n.MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING IB#) nn Fn., Sal., Sun., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thur.9 p.m.From December 6* to December 11" Web site: wwwtheatreprincess.com For info: 263-5900 ms à 'd • MATINEES « • FRI .MON .• • TUES ." WED : $6.00.Brome County 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 2421188 / 242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Published weekly by 1195 Galt E.Sherbrooke, «g- Quebec.JIG 1Y7 Dir Y MY I A fax: (819| 569-3945 e-mail i\LVwVjl\L/ newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrootcerecord.com Randy Kinnear Publisher.Sharon McCully Editor/Off.Mgr.Alison Steel Secretary .Lynda bellavance Advertising Michel Duval Advertising .Jamie Zachary Corresp.Editor Richard Lessard Prod.Mgr.Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman Francine Thibault Prod.Superv 800 463-9525 (450) 242-1188 (450) 242-1188 (450) 242-6892 800 463-9525 800 463-9525 800 463-9525 800 463-9525 .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 Famham, Foster, Fulford, Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre, West Brome.SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: l year 114.40 8.01 9.18 $131.59 6 MONTHS 59.00 4.13 4.73 $6756 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 LP.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA tsc Brome County N : Wednesday, December 4, 2002 page 3 String ensemble gets festive for this Sunday’s concert PHILIP A.GODIN/CORRESPONDENT wW m •** 3KtiNtsMi§^‘ à 'll The accomplished 40-musician strong String ensemble will play a Christmas concert at St-André’s Church in Sutton, this Sunday at 2 p.m.This year's program also calls for distinguished tenor Joey Richard to be part of the festivities.By Philip A.Godin Record Correspondent Sutton The acclaimed Townships Youth String Ensemble Cordes à vent will present their Christmas classical concert Sunday, Dec.8, 2 p.m.at Saint-André’s Church in Sutton.This non-profit musical group, comprised of 40 accomplished Townships string musicians as young as eight and as mature as 74, will play several Christmas favourites in what Conductor Françoise Turcotte describes as the culmination of the group’s two month long practice sessions.What’s more, for the first time in their 17-year history, the group has invited a vocalist to join in the Christmas celebration; distinguished Tenor Joey Richard will add to the festive event in singing a selection of stirring traditional songs.“We wanted this year’s Christmas concert to be spectacular, to offer the audience a truly special treat,” said Turcotte.“We are very pleased to have such an skilled tenor as Richard with us.” Turcotte added the acoustics in Sutton’s Saint-André Church are perfect for a voice such as Richard’s.Also featured in the program are Brome Lake violinist David MacAdam, who has garnered years of experience in playing and teaching the art, and bassist Nicholas Pynes, best known for his success as director of Theatre Lac Brome.One of the group’s main goals is to introduce children and young adults to string instruments as a gate- way to music.Under the sustained guidance of their parents and teachers, some of which are members of the ensemble, the Cordes à Vent have delighted music loving Townshippers since 1985.Subsidized mainly by donations received from local Service Organizations, the group also offers young musicians the opportunity to play with accomplished violinists, violists, cellists and bassists be fore live audiences.Its supporters include the Knowlton and Sutton Optimist Clubs, Knowlton Masonic Lodge, Lions Club and Oddfellows, Sutton Royal Canadian Legion, Fondation Boulanger-Bédard as well as the IGA and Caisse Populaire in Sutton.Donations and profits from their annual concerts have allowed for an instrument rental program in which purchased or donated instruments are made available to children who otherwise would not have access to one.Also, the group has granted bursaries to gifted students as support for their continuing development in summer music camps.As far as audiences go, Turcotte suggests this Sunday’s concert will present people with a wonderful opportunity to take a break from their busy Christmas schedules.“Our Christmas concerts are very popular.They are a perfect chance for people to get away from shopping and preparing for Christmas.They can come in, relax and enjoy this glorious holiday treat.” Tickets are on sale at the door Sunday, Dec.8 AFTER 1 P.M., OR IN ADVANCE AT THE EMPORIUM STORE IN Knowlton and the Book Nook in Sutton.Admission IS $8 FOR ADULTS, STUDENTS $5, CHILDREN $2.Santa parade going to the dogs By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Local dog owners are invited to bring out their pampered pooches and parade down Main Street as part of the Knowlton Lions’ Annual Santa Claus Parade this Saturday (Dec.7).Business owner Sue Scott says local citizens are invited to join the downtown merchants with their canine friends for the parade.Dog owners are asked to wear a red cap, scarf or jacket to get into the holiday spirit.A red polar fleece scarf will be provided for each dog.Dogs and their owners are asked to be at Windmill Plastics on Victoria Road between 12:15 and 12:30 p.m.for the 1 p.m.parade start.Donations of cash, non-perishable food items (canned or packaged goods not requiring refrigeration) or “new or nearly new” toys are still being accepted for the Lions’ Christmas Basket Drive.Cash donations may be sent to the Knowlton Lions Club at Box 783 Knowlton, Que.JOE 1 VO.Food items and toys may also be dropped off at the Community Centre.Volunteers are also needed for assembly and delivery of the Christmas baskets.Assembly will take place at Knowlton Academy Dec.20 at 6 p.m., and for delivery of food and cheer baskets on Dec.21.To extend a helping hand, contact Gary Crandall at 450-243-6608.Marjes Masclé, Drs.Ps.Psychologist - COUNSELING-THERAPY ADULTS - COUPLES - FAMILIES 20 years experience Marriage counseling 1398 Shefford, Bromont (450) 534-2864 H2BITEC 2000.BÂTIMENTS MULTI-CONCEPT ENR.Make your dream come true PREFABRICATED AND MOBILE HOMES Symbol of quality Over 60 models Big or small, we’ll build it for you! - Be ready for spring 2003.- House prices starting at $57,600 (819) 569-7991 Call for pamphlet RBQ 8278-9074/ACQ RES052 „ Qualité Habitation 1235602 I ___________________________o f Courville Geriatric Center For the best in Nursing, and where caring is a living tradition Courville Home Care Full range of home care services are now available, give us a call.Since 1935 “Because We Care" Helping you help yourself! Courville Courville Residence 5,305 Courville Avenue, P.O.Box 580, Waterloo, Quebec (450) 539-1821 ext.227 Gerontology Foundation Non-profit organization helping the elderly in the Waterloo area lead fuller lives.Tax receipts given for all donations.“Loving hearts and caring hands " Personalized Care - Short term / long term - Palliative / Emergencies www.courville.qc.ca page 4 Wednesday, December 4, 2002 Bronte County N Drivers must adapt to winter road conditions Winter has arrived in fine style, and with it a slew of accidents in recent days, filling the region’s emergency rooms with injured motorists, garages with smashed cars and unfortunately, morgue’s with bodies.All of this at a time of year when several factors come together to make this the most dangerous time of the year to be on the road.The first, and most obvious factor, has been the weather.It may be only the first few days of December but it feels more like January, and drives like it too.While talking to the Sûreté du Québec’s designated spokesman the other day about several recent accidents (A Granby woman killed, an Upton woman killed, and a third woman seriously injured near Sutton, all head-on collisions), he explained that it’s not the conditions of the road that are at fault, but the driver’s failure to adapt their driving style to the road.“The road cannot adapt to the driver, Under The Hood Maurice Crossfield the driver must adapt to the condition of the road,” Const.Jimmy Potvin said.It’s an attitude a lot of drivers refuse to accept.The road doesn’t care if you’re late, if you’re tired, stressed out or drunk.It will be in the same shape regardless of what’s going on in your life.Driving is the most dangerous thing most of us ever do, so we all have to forget about everything else and concentrate on the task at hand.The need to adapt is now being reflected in the highway safety code.If the roads are bad and you don’t react accordingly, the police can hand you a ticket, even if you’re not speeding.On a bad day you can be going 75 km/h in a 90 k/h zone and still be given a $60 ticket, plus a $25 fee, plus two demerit points.The cop that catches you decides if you were driving properly or not, with things like passing other cars or tailgating being taken into account.Basic Rules There are three basic rules to Sunshine Theatre Productions Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island Let the adventure begin! Adapted by Ara Watson • Directed by Doug Hooper Ralph Steiner as Long John Silver and William Vachon as Jim Hawkins lead a death-defying local cast December 12-29 Arts Knowlton Playhouse Dec.12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28 at 7 p.m.Dec.14, 15, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 at 2 p.m.Tickets: $15 ($12 if prepaid by Dec.12) Children 12 and under: $5 • Reserved seating Tel: (450) 539-3604 • E-mail: stonedale@sympatico.ca www.sunnymead.org/sunshine keep in mind if you want to avoid becoming a statistic: 1) Slow down.Just because the sign says 90 doesn’t mean you should be going 90.Read the road conditions, visibility and traffic levels, and react accordingly.2) The further you are from other motorists, the better your chances of avoiding an accident.Keep at least a four-second gap between yourself and the car in front of you.Avoid holding to the centre of the road when a car is coming your way.It seems that one of the deadly crashes I covered was due to the fact that neither driver could see the yellow dividing line, and both wanted to stay away from the ditch.3) Relax.A lot of people are nervous when driving in the winter, and for good reason.But that nervousness can cause a driver to overreact to a problem, thus creating a much bigger problem.If you feel your hands gripping the steering wheel tightly, try to ease up a bit.Breathe and try to keep a light touch on both the steering and pedals.Slowing down can help ease the tension as well.Don’t worry about being late, just concentrate on the driving.Passing in the winter has to be one of the trickiest things to do.Before passing anyone, make sure it’s a good idea: Is there enough space to pass, what is the condition of the passing lane, is it really necessary?Keep in mind that if a driver is doing 80 km/h in a 90 km/h zone and you want to pass legally, it will take 50 seconds to get by, and more if the roads are bad or the visibility is poor.Of course knowing the roads are bad is not as simple a task as it might seem.A change in temperature, weather, snow clearing, or the use of road salt or abrasives can all make a major difference.Test your brakes at lower speeds to get a feel for the road, and react accordingly.One way to know road conditions better is to call Transport Quebec before leaving.By calling 1-877-393-2363, (819) 823-2363 (Sherbrooke) or #2363 (a free call for Bell Mobility users), you’ll have a better understanding before you leave.When in doubt, stay home.The best way to handle bad roads is to avoid them altogether.Nez Rouge As if the roads weren’t tricky enough, December is also the time of year when there are the most drunk drivers on the roads.Office parties, family festivities, get togethers with friends, all kinds of opportunities to have a few and then find your way home.The holiday season is the annual peak of impaired driving accidents.Fortunately this weekend marks the beginning of Operation Nez Rouge in the Cowansville region and in many other parts of the province.Teams pick up the holiday party goer and their car, delivering both safely home.A free service with donations put towards local charities.In 11 municipalities of Brome-Missisquoi the number to call is (450) 266-4011.If you live elsewhere you can call 1-866-DESJARDINS to get the number of the Nez Rouge near you.Nez Rouge is also active in the region around Granby, Sherbrooke, and Lake Mégantic.So if you’ve had a few or are just plain worn out from all that celebrating, don't take a chance, call Nez Rouge.DCNIS ¦29 Ê ^j| PARADIS, M.P.ÉÉ1 * bp Brome-Missisquoi HOUSE OF COMMONS 21 Main St.104 South Street Bedford (Québec) Suite 100B J0J 1 AO Cowansville (Québec) (450) 248-1179 J2K 2X2 (450) 266-6062 Brome County 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1V0 Tel.: (450) 242-1188 / Fax: (450) 243-5155 Published weekly by - 1195 Galt Street East, RFCORD Sherbrooke J1G1V7 Fjx.(g19) 821.3179 E-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE ONLY $33.36 tax included Canadian (450) 242-1188 Brome County N Wednesday, December 4, 2002 page 5 Respite volunteers needed Group offers training in palliative care and elderly diseases By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Cowansville The Regroupement Soutien aux Aidants Brome-Missisquoi (Brome-Missisquoi Caregivers Support Group) is looking for English or French-speaking volunteers to provide respite to caregivers.Respite volunteers, as the name suggests, provide relief to primary caregivers, who are responsible for the care of loved ones or family members with a chronic or acute illness or infirmity, including physical or mental incapacity.Respite may come in the form of providing a few hours of care so the primary caregiver can perform normal weekly tasks such as grocery shopping or bill Businesses learn where to go Staff Some 40 entrepreneurs from across Brome-Missisquoi gathered in Cowansville last week to learn more about various government financial and technical support programs.At the first ‘Salon-rencontre’ hosted by the Centre Local de Développement de Brome-Missisquoi, representatives of 15 various governmental organizations were available to discuss financial aid and technical support for businesses of all sizes.Those organizations ranged from the Centre Local d’Emploi de Brome-Missisquoi to the Business Development Bank of Canada, all of which offer various programs to help businesses.“It is at the request of many of the region’s businesses that we put together the meeting,” said Francine Bessette, director general of the CLD Brome-Missisquoi.Those businesses made that request when the CLD visited some 90 businesses in the region last spring.“The business people clearly indicated to us that they wished to learn more about government support services.” CLD’s were created to foster the creation of businesses and the expansion of existing enterprises.Included among their services are finding sources of financing, specialized services, coaching and follow-up.paying.All volunteers receive free training before receiving assignments.Alice Gunhouse, a member, respite giver and a member of the BMCSG Board since 2000, first got involved in the organization after her mother became afflicted with Alzheimer’s’ Disease.Although initially a recipient of respite care, she is now a volunteer for the BMCSG.“I really understood the need when I had to care for my own mother 24-7,” said Gunhouse.“Now, I want to help others.” Her volunteer routine includes providing support to a spouse whose partner is afflicted with Alzheimer’s’ Disease and, with another client, providing a few hours of support care giving to a stroke victim, allowing his spouse to perform normal chores such as shopping.Training is provided by the CLSC-CHSLD de La Pommeraie.The BMCSG or- ganizes specialized workshops to all volunteers (in French and English) on palliative care and elderly diseases.In exchange, a new volunteer will be asked to contribute a minimum of two hours respite as a support caregiver.These hours can be spread out over a period of time (weekly, biweekly or monthly as the volunteer’s schedule permits).The BMCSG is especially in need of Eng-lish-speaking volunteers to offer relief to local caregivers.The BMCSG also offers an information and referral service to caregiver members, as well as a journal and special events such as holiday dinners and picnics.To join the Caregivers, call Marie Amyot or Sonia Lessard at 450-263-4236, toll free at 1-877-248-4236, or visit the new office at 505 rue S.#209 in Cowansville.ue de D/AC WHEN OUR LIFE DEPENDS ON 4 TIRES TYPES OF VEHICLES Not having the proper type of tire on a vehicle can make it unstable and unsafe.You must choose your tires according to the tire’s label or the vehicle’s owner’s manual.Both list original equipment as well as types and dimensions of tires that fit your vehicle.A little Practical Advice for the Winter Driver 1 - If you are stuck in mud or snow, don’t make your tires spin to free yourself.When turning on themselves, tires heat up, get damaged, and can even explode.2 - When buying only two new tires, it’s important to always have them installed on the rear of the vehicle.3 - Check your tires at least once a month to detect any uneven wearing or any strange object stuck in the tire’s sole.A constantly deflated tire must be taken off and carefully checked out.4 - If you are caught in a storm or if your vehicle is stuck in a snow bank, stay calm.Avoid exhausting and don’t expose yourself to the cold.Stay in the vehicle and try to make the motor turn the least possible.Light the ceiling light.Lighting the headlights too long could cause the battery to die.Always be on the lookout for other vehicles or rescue teams.This text is sponsored by Fast Lane 319, Principale, Cowansville 266-0278 www.deragon.com MUSEE DE L’ARME ET DU BRONZE 53-1 Dufferin Street Granby (Québec) Canada If you wish to legally dispose of your antique, modern or military firearms in accord with the new firearms law, you may do so by making a donation to the Museum of Firearms and Bronze.As well as helping the museum complete its collections, you also receive a tax receipt for tax purposes.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (450) 405-4585 » museum www.museemab.com bell@museemab.com page 6 Wednesday, December 4, 2002 Brome County News Soup for Seniors: ACW plans annual soup lunch By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Stanbridge East For the second straight year, members of the Stanbridge East Anglican Church Women of St.James the Apostle Church will hold their second annual Seniors Christmas Soup Luncheon in the church hall on Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 12 noon.“This is our gift to the seniors of the village and to members of our church,” ACW President Margaret Cummings said.The soup luncheon is open free of charge to all seniors, regardless of religious affiliation.The afternoon event also includes carol singing, games and drawings but most importantly, an opportunity for seniors to leave their homes or residences for a few hours of fun.“We just let seniors have a day for themselves,” Cummings said.The ACW organizes a list of drivers who are available to pick up seniors who are in residences and are physically mobile but may not have a means of transportation.This year’s menu includes three types of homemade soups (beef noodle, vegetable and pea), homemade breads, hors d’oeuvres and dessert of fruit cock- tail and cookies.Cummings said that the leftovers are usually donated to local seniors residences.The ACW will also have a donations basket on hand, all proceeds from which will be split between the Butler Elementary School lunch program and the school’s music program.Cummings requests that seniors RSVP by calling (450) 248-3809 or (450) 248-3616.Briefs Film group to screen four short films for winter Record Correspondent L’Avant Garde du Cinéma, in collaboration with the Office National du Film, Brome County Historical Society, Knowlton Academy and École Cl Pharmacy Chronicle Hypertension ôaudreau, pharmacist by Mario Blood pressure is the amount of force required for your heart to create blood circulation through your body.Hypertension is defined as a cardiovascular disease characterized by elevation of blood pressure above the «normal» value.It can be diagnosed if blood pressure is over 140/90 on at least 3 different occasions.The first number is the systolic blood pressure.This number corresponds fo the peak blood pressure when your heart is squeezing blood out.The second number is the diastolic blood pressure.It’s the pressure when your heart is relaxing at the end of its stroke.High blood pressure doesn't usually give any symptoms and will affect the blood vessels of all major organs (e.g.heart, brain, kidneys).About 10% of the population will be affected by hypertension through their life.Blood pressure should be checked occasionally in children (starting at age 2) and every 2 years after the age of 18.Blood pressure should be monitored on a regular basis if you have or had high blood pressure problems in the past.There is some lifestyle changes you can do to reduce the incidence of high blood pressure and to prevent cardiovascular disease: a) stop smoking; b) lose weight (if you have a weight problem); c) avoid fat and cholesterol in your diet; d) limit the intake of salt in your food; e) do cardiovascular exercise of medium intensity during 30 to 45 minutes 3 to 4 times per week; f) limit alcohol consumption (no more than 2 drinks per day).If these changes don't decrease your blood pressure to a normal level, you may have to consider medication to reduce your hypertension.They are usually convenient, well tolerated and effective if they are taken on a regular basis.There is a way to know if you're suffering from hypertension.A machine can register your blood pressure every 15 minutes over a period of 24 hours.Talk to your doctor about it or call us at the pharmacy for any questions.The results you will obtain may help you and your physician in making the appropriate choices about your hypertensive therapy.For more information, consult your pharmacists, Julie Coderre, Francis Gince, Eric Hudon or myself, Mario Gaudreau.Your pharmacist, Mario Gaudreau St-Édouard, will present four short films for winter.The films will be shown on Friday December 13 at 7 p.m.at the Old Court House, located at 15 rue St.Paul in Knowlton.Admission is by voluntary donation.The four short features are: •L’Affaire Bronswick (Robert Award and André Leduc), a comic look at the commercialism associated with the Christmas season; •Chéri, Ôte tes raquettes (Honey, Bring out the Snowshoes) (André Leduc), shot in the style of silent films, its accelerated action provokes humour; •Les Raquetteurs (The Snowshoers) (Michel Brault and Gilles Groulx), a picturesque documentary about a memorable snowshoe race shot in the style of “cinéma direct”; •Arbres de Noël à vendre (Christmas Trees for Sale)(Denis Morisset), a documentary on a Christmas Tree producers’ cooperative at Rivière du Portage (New Brunswick).For information about these or upcoming screenings, call (450) 243-6782, or e-mail L’Avant Garde du Cinéma at sapristi.anar@sympatico.ca.Pharmacist affiliated with c7u&e ô?desvte i MM# Ginette Tardif: homeopalh, phytotherapist (Membre of S.P.H.Q.and I.C.C.H.) Tuesday - Thursday - Friday from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.Francine Robinson: nurse Tuesuay from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m.DELIVERY FREE IN SUTTON ON FRIDAY 526 Sud, Cowansville (450) 266-3966 More services for you! hU core about your ieoM BCHS hosts show by local artists The Brome County Historical Society (BCHS) will host a traveling exhibition of land- Malette International INC.iyir't*ctif/ J'rt^rn f fit* r?i a nr^/'ttt: tnr~t*r’ Special on pre-varnished hardwood flooring OPENING HOURS .Monday to Friday: 0 a.m.to 5 p.ml NEW EXOTIC WOOD ELOOKING Brazilian cherry 2-1/4 & 3-1/4 U.S.Cherry 2-1/4 & 3-1/4 & 4 inches ALSO, Amazing, affordable and looking like red oak “FAUX OAK” Which is white ash available in 2-1/4 & 3-1/4 with average length 40” Faux Oak Red Oak Select $4.78 S5.15 Millrun $4.08 $4.45 128 Maple Dale East Farnham 266-5555 Route 139 South - in direction of Cowansville Near RPR Transport scapes by local artists entitled Paysages/Landscapes The exhibit will be on display from through to Dec.20 at the BCHS Centennial Building, 130 Lakeside.It features works by 23 artists, including Liz Davidson, Sally Kininmonth, Cheryl Long, Lucy Champoux, Rimela Dmyruck and many others.The traveling exhibit, which will move on to Farnham after closing in Knowlton, received financial support from MRC and CLD Brome-Missisquoi, as well as the Minister of Culture and Communications.Admission is free.Exhibit hours are Monday to Friday, 10 p.m.to noon, and 1 to 4:30 p.m.For more information, call 450-243-6782.Seniors play cards for cat shelter La Chaumière pour 4 pattes, the area’s only retirement home for cats recently held a benefit card party at the Senior Citizen’s Hall in Stanbridge East’s Town Hall.Jeannine Gagné, the principle organizer of the evening and a volunteer for the Centre, said she wants those thinking about bringing home a kitten or puppy for Christmas to consider adopting a previously-owned dog and cat.Many of the cats at La Chaumière came from good homes whose owners were forced to give them up for a variety of reasons.Animals are vetted and neutered prior to adoption.For more information, call 450-248-2782.Donations of money or pet supplies are also welcome, and can be sent to: La Chaumière pour 4 pattes, 1333 Rang Ste-Anne, Notre-Dame-de-Stanbridge J0J 1M0.Tax receipts are available.Circus performers to visit Sutton Espace Sutton’s next event will be Cabaret Zoom, a group of circus performers, including professional artists from Cirque de Soleil, on Dec.27, 28 and 31 at North Sutton’s Club de Golf Les Rochers Bleus.Tickets for Dec.27 and 28 are $15, and for the New Year’s Eve performance and party are $75, For more information, contact Espace Sutton at 450-538-0037.Correction Betty Piette and Dave Hébert, collectively known as Back Porch Blues will perform Wednesday, Dec.4, 7 p.m.at the Centre St.James, located at 430 rue Principale Est in Farnham.Admission is free.For more information, call 450-283-006 or visit the Centre St.James Web site Wednesday, December 4, 2002 page 7 Brome County News Rosemaling in action CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Rosemaling teacher Valarie Van Horn (right) kids around with one of her latest crop of painting students.Last week, Marcelle Binette, Linda Caron, Aline Martin, Lise Piette and Suzanne Prévost completed the final class in Van Horn's workshop on rosemaling at La Maison du Livre.The course is a continuing series taught by the Venise-en-Quebec resident, who began studying this Norwegian decorative painting style in 1979 with the late Jack Paton.Enrollment is already open for the next session, which will meet Tuesdays from Jan.14 to Feb.18 from 1 to 3 p.m.For more information, call 450- 248-3388.Library Briefs • A new cinematographic activity will be held at the Biblio-Gare Community Library, located at 416 Chemin Luke, Saint Armand.The first session, which will take place Friday, Dec.20 at 8 p.m., will feature the late Claude Jutra’s 1971 international award winning film, Mon Uncle Antoine.Admission is free.For more information, call 450-248-4402.• The next film history workshop at La Maison du Livre will be held Tuesday, Dec.10 at 7 p.m.It will feature James Ivory’s film Surviving Picasso, about the life and times of this great artist.Admission is free.La Maison du Livre is located at 371 Rte 202 in Stanbridge-Station.For more information, call 450-248-3388.BIJOUTERIE L.DESCHAMPS 510 South St., Cowansville, Qc (450) 263-2860 Diamonds are forever ***• „GiWji m-Gstm PLC offers card making and intro to computers By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent The Potton Learning Centre is offering residents a chance to enter the computer age - the fun way.The Centre is now operated entirely by volunteers and is open Monday through Friday afternoons and evenings.Enrollment is currently underway for three workshops: Making Your Own Christmas Cards (starting Dec.5), Intro to Computers (early January) and Genealogy (TBA).In addition to course offerings, computers with high speed access are available for public use during regular hours.This week, the Centre will offer a course on making your own Christmas cards.The course hours are Thursday (Dec.5) from 1 p.m.to 3 p.m„ Saturday Dec.7 (10 a.m.to 12 p.m.) and Tuesday Dec.10 from 2 p.m.to 4 p.m.Each participant is entitled up to six hours of additional practice time.The Centre supplies plain white paper, software, scanners and printers.The teacher will be local artisan Jeanine Bird of Glen Sutton.The cost is $30.Starting in early January, the Centre will also offer Introduction to Computers.Learn computer basics with a bilingual teacher.Tuition is $75 for eight two-hour sessions and extra practice time is available if needed.After numerous inquiries, the Centre is assessing interest in a genealogy course.Participants will learn how to research and create a family tree using a computer and online resources.Dates, course length and times will be determined later.The Centre is also looking for a qualified genealogist experienced in the use of genealogy software to teach the course.The Centre will be closed for the holidays between Dec.23 and Jan.6.For more information, call 450-292-3262.Special Events 24 Santa on the mountain 27 to 31 Chritsmas ski camp 31 Sleigh ride - New Year's Party 3 Salomon Demo 5 Night skating party 10-11 La Cordée Telemark Festival 18 Snowboard competition 26 Global TV Glen Bowl, skiers against snowboarders 1 Patrollers raising funds 8 Knowlton Carnival 14 Surprises for lovers 15 McAuslan 1 Family Week - Special activities 17 Green day - St.Patrick - Labatt 22 Frosty's Barbecue 29 JelloJump Mont Glen Ski School for the whole family.Telemark lessons.Thurdays are Ladies Day at Mont Glen - Tickets at $ 12,50 Day care at 8$/day or 8$ half day.Gv^ Tel.: 243-6142 www.glen.qc.ca page 8 Wednesday, December 4, 2002 Brome CountyNtws Eastman antique show successful every year By Murielle Parkes Record Correspondent Eastman It was “Show and Sell” for 30 exhibitors from the Townships and across Quebec and Ontario, who displayed their wares in two large halls - the basement of the parish church and the salle de l’âge d’or for the 11th Annual Eastman Antique Show and Sale, last month.According to organizer Yves Duclos, the event’s circle of popularity far exceeds the Townships and local milieu, regularly attracting some 3,000 visitors from all parts of Quebec, as well as from Ontario and the northern States.Even a major snowfall failed to deter a faithful couple from St-Hy- MÉMi MURIELLE PARKES/CORRESPONDENT A single trestle table with tapered legs - a New England influence - circa 1800, found in a private house in Sherbrooke, suggesting it was built in the Townships, iM* ?• ; -0% acinthe, who arrived after braving the storm and witnessing “lots of accidents” along the way.Duclos, an antiquary for 42 years, owns Antiquités Rosalie in Eastman with his wife Gisèle.He enthused about the furniture from the Eastern Townships.“It has something from the Loyalists .you can feel the difference,” he said.Dealers sold lots of armoires, he said.And the prices were good.For example, one original blue armoire had a price tag of $10,000 which elsewhere would have been tagged at $15,000, he said.Along with original pine furniture, buyers browsed a full range of other items - from quilts and oil lamps to 19th century art pottery and folk art.There were also a few interesting made-in-the-Townships pieces, including a 150-year-old, francs-maçons (freemason), double-trestle pinetable made in Waterloo and a single trestle table with tapered legs - a New England influence - circa 1800, found in a private house in Sherbrooke, suggesting that it, too, had been built in the Townships.Dealers are quick to praise the MURIELLE PARKES/CORRESPONDENT Philippe Ross of the Old Church Trading Post (Delhi, Ontario), Upper Canada's lone dealer and a first-time participant at the Eastman antiques festival, had scarcely opened up his stand before he sold “an extremely rare collection of art pottery by (CA) Alcide Chaumeil (1847-1919), a potter from 1880-1919.“(The set) is going into a great Quebec collection," said Ross.show.For some, “it’s the best in Quebec,” said Duclos.He referred to a major show in Montreal with five times the number of dealers but only 5,000-6,000 visitors.“We get over twice the number of visitors per dealer than that,” he remarked.As in past years, a winning booth in each hall is selected by a panel of judges for overall presentation, including hospitality, design and unusu- murielle parkes/correspondent al items.This year, prizes went to^.j\ 1920 white painted pine medicine cabinet, Antiquités LAtelier du Patrimoine carved-out squirrels and plants, from from Lavaltne and Antiquités Au Fils the Brome Lake area (Abby Antiques in du Temps from Dunham.JCnowlton).Knowlton festive lighting expands on years past Lights: Cont’d from Page 1 “We will also have live music provided by the live jazz ensemble Das Trio,” Severs said.Plans also call for free hot mulled cider and hot chocolate to warm body parts that the fire barrels can’t reach.With the Christmas parade to wind its way through town from 1 p.m.to 2:30 p.m.that afternoon and holiday specials abounding in local shops, the day is promising to be a busy one.This year’s lighting design will see an expansion of previous efforts.“Many of last year’s lights are still working, so this year’s strands will be used to create lighted arches across Victoria Street near Town Hall, and across Mount Echo Road near the Theatre.It will look stupendous,” Severs said.Severs’ enthusiasm appears contagious, at least where Town Hall is concerned.This week Councillor Tommy McGovern will help run strands around Town Hall’s own treetops, before topping off Severs’ creations along the commercial district.“All of the labour is donated, the lights are purchased by our SDC, and the Town helps out with the cherry picker,” explained Severs of the truck-mounted hydraulic lift that McGovern will operate.Café Inn owner-operator Bill Malin-son also assisted Severs with the daunting task of adorning tree after tree along Bridge Street.The cover of dark, required to correctly position the strands, made the already cold December environment that much chillier.“We’ve been at it for two weeks now, and there’s only one left before the big day,” Severs fretted.“We usually start much earlier when the temperature is above freezing but the weather was so bad this year we decided it was best to hold out as long as possible.It didn’t pay off this time.” But perseverance has paid off in past years, and if Severs’ zeal is any measure, it will again in 2002.“I love to design the lighting.The way I look at it, it’s a lot like gardening, you build up some areas and leave others understated, adding a dash of colour here and there.You use what survived from last year and create something completely new.I love it!” he said.By all accounts, this year’s production will be as awe inspiring as 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the packages to the kids, residents of Cowansville’s Group Home for English-speaking boys and girls aged 13-18 years of age.“This is the first year that the Club is __________________ doing this project HSU.« ]¦ \'c()iniBon,iri().\\\if) i nun m UE L ELEC fR* OMEN ACER /IRC ( )J./Cf{l \(; you o/./Ts A Canadian trademark with ongoing quality and tradition BUY 2 APPLIANCES AND CHOOSE BETWEEN THESE GIFTS on selected brands and models i: ?1 BUY 4 APPLIANCES AND CHOOSE BETWEEN THESE GIFTS on selected brands and models INGLIS REFRIGERATOR w/"see-thru" shelves and compartments, also rounded door edges.INGLIS STOVE self cleaning, w/Ceran surface and radiant elements QUIET INGLIS DISHWASHER w/door-mounted utensil rack, food compactor, multi-stage cleaning.— sHH ' v.mm.: •: nr* NOTHING TO 1 YEAR SUPER STORE 316 Des Érables Sherbrooke 563-2920 DOWNTOWN 225 Wellington St.S.Sherbrooke 563-0563 PLUS WE BUY YOUR OLD APPLIANCES GRANBY 385 Dufferin St.450-777-5544 DRUMMONDVILLE • VICTORIAVILLE • SAINT-HYACINTHE • TROIS-RIVIERES www.servicedeles trie, com and we know that the community will respond generously,” said club founder Ilze Epn-ers.Projects focus on youth and education.A past project, the club’s Teddy Bear Drive, collected both new and used stuffed toys that were cleaned and distributed to local police, who kept them in squad car trunks and distributed them as needed to children in crisis.The club is part of Optimist International, which will be celebrating its 84th anniversary this year.Optimist International is one of the largest service clubs in North America serving youth.Each year, Optimist clubs sponsor 65,000 projects serving 6 million children annually and spend S78 million on community service projects.To register to be a Christmas Angel, drop by or call one of the following locations: the Book Nook at 14 Principale sud in Sutton (450-538-2207), Creation Christina at 38 Victoria in Knowlton (450-242-1422) or the ETSB Distance Education Office located in the Post Office building at 224 rue Sud (third floor) in Cowansville.Bedford X-mas baskets this Friday By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Volunteers from le Centre d’Action Bénévole de Bedford et Environs (CABBE) will be going door-to-door throughout the greater Bedford area collecting donations of cash, non-perishable food items and toys (new and used in good shape) for their Christmas basket distribution.CABBE provides services to families in Bedford, Stanbridge East, Saint-Armand/Philipsburg, Saint-Ignace-de-Stanbridge, Notre-Dame-de-Stanbridge and Pike River.Residents are asked to put a few extra food items in their shopping baskets this week for volunteers, who will be collecting them on Friday Dec.6 after 6 p.m.Items may be dropped off during normal business hours at the CABBE, located at 35 Cyr in Bedford.Town of Bedford councillor and volunteer Keith Sornberg-er said CABBE recently completed construction of a new building that houses the operation of its emergency food bank.That facility distributes emergency food supplies year-round to over 100 families throughout the greater Bedford region.To receive a Christmas food basket, a family or individual must fill out an application available at the CABBE and provide proof of eligibility.This year, baskets must be picked up at the CABBE by the recipients.Sornberger says additional volunteers are always needed for collection of donations.For more details on either applying for a basket or volunteering, contact 450-248-2473.jd'OticiuxUe.de l'OnÀetU Szechuan & Thai food Chinese, Canadian cuisine, Pizza, etc Lunch Sc dinner specials Breakfast starting at 6 a.m.-as® EVENING SPECIAL 10 choices, Chinese & Canadian cuisine S6.00 each tx.included 514 ch.Knowlton 243-5726 Brome County News Wednesday, December 4, 2002 page 11 Brome County News Social Notes Abercom Women’s Institute The Abercorn W.I.met at the home of Pat Lahue for their Nov.5 meeting.President Pauline Wilkins opened the meeting with all paying the opening ode.Roll call was wear a poppy and tell who for.The business for the day was having the water turned off, plus Andre Loubier was land enough to do some grass whipping around the building and mowing the lawn for the last time.Many thanks to Joan and Cathy Bleser for doing the lawn all summer and Arlene B.for the use of her mower.Also many thanks to Jerry Bleser for keeping our financial statements on his computer, plus malting raffle tickets for us.Tire quilt made by Esther Laraway will be drawn at the spring convention.All members agreed that Dunham needed help with expense of the Cairn, and a cheque will be sent to them.Glenroy L.could not be with us, but sent us some ideas she had.She would like to go back to late years, doing baking, meeting together and filling the baskets.All agreed and will meet at Paulines.A donation was sent to the Legion for the wreaths.Shoeboxes were brought in by the President, Arlene and Joan Bleser and Pauline W.will be filling these.It is a project sponsored by Baptist Church in Sutton called Operation Christmas Child.Meeting closed with W.I.Grace and hostess served the pot luck tea.All enjoyed a social time.— Submitted by Secretary Pat Lahue Creek United Church Women The Creek United Church Women met at Nov.20, 10:30 a.nr.in the West Bolton Church Hall.Carol Smith led the Devotions reading a heartwarming story by Moss Hart, entitled Act I.This told the story of one family’s bleak and empty Christmas because they lived in poverty.The UCW 40th Anniversary Service held in November was a success.Connie Smith was thanked for making the blue and white ribbons worn by UCW members at the service.The President also thanked members for the success of the soup and baguette luncheon and bake Brief Successful jxit-luck supper More than 30 people took part in the Canadian-American Pot-Luck Supper coinciding with the U.S.Thanksgiving, held last Thursday at the Missisquoi Public Library in Philipsburg.Two turkeys, one tourtiere and a variety of hot and cold dishes as well as sinful desserts were contributed and shared.One guest brought an English bagpipe, and gave an impromptu concert to the assembled audience, which included six Ameri-can-Canadian patrons of the Library.— Submitted by Norman Paquin sale Nov.9.Proofreading of the UCW Cookbook is well underway for the 2003 launch.Research is in progress for a printer once the cookbook is complete.May Banks will look into the availability of UCW pins for members who would like them.A letter was read from Allison and Rod Bailey thanking the ladies for the sandwiches and squares they provided for the fundraising dance on Thanksgiving weekend.Eight Christmas baskets will be prepared this year, and will contain a variety of goodies.Discussion was held about the refreshments to be provided following the Carol Service on Sunday, Dec.15 at 3 p.m.Annual report to be forwarded to Eleanor Bath by Jan.5 in preparation for the annual congregational meeting on Jan.12.Following the Mizpah Benediction, the ladies adjourned for lunch.— Submitted by Carol Smith Schedule for Galeries de Granby's Santa SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 SATURDAY 10 a.m.to 12 p.m.10 a.m.to 12p.m.1 p.m.to4:30p.m.: 1 p.m.to4:30p.m.1 p.m.to4:30p.m, 1 p.m.to4:30p.m.1 p.m.to4:30p.m.i Dmto 4 30 dm 1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.6 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.6 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.6 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.6 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.6 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.Breakfast with Santa Claus at 8:30 a.m.8 10 11 12 13 14 10 a.m.to 12 p.m.1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.10 a.m.to 12 p.m.1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.6 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.6 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.6 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.6 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.6 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.15 16 17 18 19 20 21 p.m.to4:30p.m.10a.m.to 12 p.m.p.m.to 4:30 p.m.10 a.m.to 12 p.m.1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.r.„r., 1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.6 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.6 o.m.to 8:30 p.m.1 pm.to 4.30 p.m.1 p.m.to 4.30 p.m.1 p.m.to 4.30 p.m.6 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.6 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.6 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.22 23 24 10 a.m.to 12 p.m.10 a.m.to 12 p.m.10 a.m.to 12 p.m.1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.1 t0 ^ P-m' 1 p.m.to 4 p.m.6 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.25 Merry Christmas! OPENING HOURS begining December 1st FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 St ^ 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.9:30 a.m.to 9 p.m.9:30 a.m.to 9 p.m.9:30 a.m.to 9 p.m .9:30 a.m.to 9 p.m.9:30 a.m.to 9 p.m.9 a.m.to 5 p.m.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 i IS * '/ Æ ’ ?10 a.m.to 5 p.m.9:30 a.m.to 9 p.m.9:30 a.m.to 9 p.m.9:30 a.m.to 9 p.m, 9:30 a.m.to 9 p.m.9:30 a.m.to 9 p.m.9 a.m.to 5 p.m.Wf ¦¦¦¦ ' ' c ¦ 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 .ft 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.9:30 a.m.to 9 p.m.9:30 a.m.to 9 p.m.9:30 a.m.to 9 p.m.9:30 a.m.to 9 p.m.9:30 a.m.to 9 p.m.9 a.m.to 5 p.m, 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.9:30 a.m.to 9 p.m.9 a.m.to 5 p.m.Merry Christmas! 1 p.m.to 9 p.m.9:30 a.m.to 9 p.m.9 a.m.to 5 p.m.f \ 29 30 31 B HAPPY 1 HAPPY 2 I ! 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.9:30 a.m.to 9:30 p.m.9 a.m.to 5 p.m.M NEW YEAR NEW.YEAR 1 1 PICTURE WITH SANTA CLAUS One 5x7 d" IT taxes indu Four 2"x 3" for only 4) J With a ph< In collaboration with PHOTO minUTES taxes included With a photo folder Galeries de Granlfoy 40 Evangeline street Tel.: 378-5598 More than 100 stores.Cinemas, food court, baby carnages & wheel chairs, baby changing & feeding room, lockers.WAL-MART • SEARS • IGA • HART page 12 Wednesday, December 4, 2002 Brome County New s L’histoire du café est la même que la nôtre Vous êtes vous déjà demandé d’ou venait l’engouement, même la dépendance envers la café?Un dossier récent de WebEncyclo brosse un tableau de l’histoire du “second or noir”.“Alors que 70% de la production mondiale de café est réalisée par des petits paysans, l’effondrement des cours du marché qui l’a frappé en 2000 illustre bien la fragilité économique et sociale de ce secteur.Il n’en fut pas toujours ainsi.Toute son histoire s’est confondue avec le succès d’une économie marchande en pleine ascension, et sa découverte par l’Europe a donné lieu à un spectaculaire enracinement culturel.De plus, alors que les incertitudes liées aux organismes génétiquement modifiés (OGM) planent aujourd’hui sur l'ensemble du secteur agro alimentaire, y compris le café, ses méthodes de culture et de production ont longtemps fait l’objet d’une légitime admiration”.L’origine du café se perd “dans la nuit Thérèse Bernard s*o ?WITH THE HOLIDAY SEASON UPON US WHAT BETTER PLACE TO TAKE TIME OUT AND RELAX THAN AT THE KNOWLTON PUB JUST A REMINDER OF OUR UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT des temps”; Il poussait à l’état ENTRE sauvage, il y a quelques milliers NOUS d’années, en Abyssinie (l’actuelle Éthiopie).Il semble que des pèlerins musulmans l’introduisirent au Yémen, puis à l’ensemble du monde musulman.Plus tard, les Européens deviennent pleins d’enthousiasme pour son goût et ces vertus tonifiantes.Au XVIIe siècle, les Anglais, les Français et les Hollandais et la puissante Compagnie des Indes orientales en organisent le commerce.Pour les Européens, la deuxième étape consista à enlever le monopole arabe sur cette valeur montante en en développant eux-mêmes la culture.En 1616, le capitaine hollandais Der Broeke, a développé les grains qui sont à l’origine des plantations néerlandaises en Asie.Puis, il a développé sa culture de café aux Antilles.Alors que le café suscitait déjà quelques remous chez les gardiens de la foi musulmane, ce n’est pas sans heurt qu’il fut introduit dans la culture européenne.Au XVIe siècle, les cardinaux regardent de travers cette “boisson sombre de l’islam venue du diable”.Finalement, après y avoir goûté, le pape Clément VIII tranche le différent P, % Tri, Dec.ftfi Treeèij Trièy Trilay, Dec.131/1 Tri, Dec.20tü Tri., Dec;2jth bljjfi Steiner 'im\j’Treeüer-‘MmtreatDancf Üe W//5 'Jkrnix-Dirty Dives BRING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH GREAT MUSIC **PARTY FAVOURS** COMPLIMENTARY CHAMPAGNE & MUNCHIES AT MIDNIGHT AND GREAT DOOR PRIZES.TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE $10.00 PER PERSON.Don’t miss out on our Sunday ‘Breakfast Buffet *$7Sd/a