The record, 17 juin 1998, Supplément 1

Brome County NEWS Wednesday, June 17, 1998 ROÇH VALLIERES INC.514-242-2544 Specialized General Contractor Excavation, public and private roads, foundation, drainage, sewage, artificial ponds all sizes, landshaping, hydraulic hammer (rock breaker), demolition Aggregate, Top soil, VR transport.Work done by hour or by contract The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome —Missisq.The Tour turns 10 By Amy Tector It’s that time of year: The sun is shining, pools are filled, school is almost out and the Tour des Arts is on again.Thirty-five artists from Abercorn to Mansonville and points in between will be opening up their studios to the public for eight days starting July 18.Brochures of the Tour are available in most shops and tourist bureaus in the Knowlton-Sutton-Mansonville area.These brochures contain a new computer-enhanced map of the area with every participating artist’s studio clearly defined.They also have a small description of each artist and what they do.People may choose which artists to visit and may drop by their studios between 10 a.m.and 5 run.any day of the Tour.The eight-day event is freerî\the public.Not only do people get to see the creations of me local artists, but the Tour is also a good excuse to go for sorrm beautiful drives in the area.Many of the studios are located in particularly scenic spots, which only serve to complement the art on display.The Tour is celebrating its 10th birthday this year.Organizers are planning a big bash in honor of this decade of creativity.The party is to thank the artists and sponsors who have made the Tour such a success over the years.The Tour has been a hit over the years because the artists enjoy it almost as much as their visitors.Aside from getting a lot of exposure and a chance to sell their works, they also get a great deal of feedback from the public.SEE TOUR, PAGE C Radio Days TANYA TKACH/CORRESPONDENT Twelve-year-old Matthew Colvil and 11-year-old Justin Gauthier were among the scouts who helped with the annual Fessenden Day barbecue in Knowlton this year.Ham radio operator Clemente Paul Beauregard showed them what it takes to communicate via radio waves.For more on the celebrations, please see page 3.Granby’s Justin Boulanger is top student 72 Massey-Vanier grads receive academic awards By Amy Tector Cowansville Massey-Vanier’s best and brightest received recognition for their strong scholastic abilities at the high school’s Academic Awards Ceremony.The ceremony, which took place last week, was a warm and friendly affair.The affection and pride the teachers felt for their top students shone through during the informal presentation.Seventy-two grads received awards, prizes and plaques for their academic and community efforts.A total of $29,000 was given out over the course of the night.The scholarships came from a variety of sources.Teachers, local businesses and community organizations all donated money.Local elementary schools also awarded funds to some of their top alumni.The District of Bedford Commissioners Scholarships were given out to nine students this year.The commissioners have traditionally donated their stipends to the scholarship fund.This year’s donation was bittersweet, however, because it was the last time the Commissioners Scholarships were given out in connection with the District of Bedford because of the creation of the new Eastern Townships School Board.The top student of the evening was Justin Boulanger of Granby, who won eight awards, including the prestigious Governor General’s Bronze Medal.The medal is given out to the student with the highest overall average for his or her last two years of high school.Linda Person, co-chair of the Awards Committee, said Boulanger’s average of 95 per cent was one of the highest Massey-Vanier has seen in many years.There were receptions before and after the awards ceremony where name-tagged presenters and students were given the chance to meet and mingle.“We want students to recognize that the community is very generous,” said Person.It is not only students who enjoy the night, however.Many presenters get a real sense of satisfaction at seeing who their money is going to.“It’s such a thrill to come here every year and present an award,” said Douglas Wighton, representing the Royal Canadian Legion, Brome Branch #23.“We love giving money to these young people.It’s nice to see them getting recompense for their hard work.” Award-winning student Robin Piette echoed Wighton’s comments: “I’m really grateful to be getting the extra money.It will help out a lot.I’ve worked very hard for it.” C\ - "Rénovateurezb cÎjwansville-knowlton-farnham-granby THE LARGEST CHOICE OF STOVES IN THE AREA l * -* 241 Albert Cowansville Tel: 266-1444^/ PENSE A TOI IS THINKING OF YOU OPEN EVERYDAY Monday - Sunday 8:30 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.472 Knowlton Rd.Knowlton 243-6692 weldehTheatre FRI., JUNE 19 - THURS., JUNE 25 104 N.Main St.St.Albans, Vt.802-527-7888 Çanpflifln | pt ppr Jim Carrey in THE TRUMAN SHOW 2,7.9 PG Harrison Ford in 6 DAYS 7 NIGHTS 2,7,9 PG 13 X-FILES 2,7,9:15 PG 13 Coming: Mulan.Armageddon.Bulworth See Drive-Inn page 2 BOUSAD4 ,.l Quality and value since 1953 IRT1N die FURNITURE / FLOOR COVERINGS RND DECORATING 175 Principale (Domaine Du Parc) Coaiansville Tel (450) 265-1444 • Fax: (450) 263-9219 ^S^ranch 1 Lakeside.Knoiulton Tel : (450) 242-0222 page 2 Wednesday, June 17, 1998 Brome County News BILLBOARD COMMUNITY CALENDAR June 18 Parent Finders, Montreal a non-profit organization for adoptees, birth parents, and siblings will hold their next meeting at the Loyola Campus, Bryan Building, Rm.BR-417, 7:30 p.m.Tel.683-0204.June 18,25 & July 2 Bag sale of good used clothing at the P.R.R.P.Abercorn, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.June 19 Old Fashioned Strawberry Social at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, 5 - 7 p.m.Donation, $3.Strawberry Shortcake Social & Pastry Sale at the Courville Geriatric Center, 5305 Courville Ave., Waterloo, 2 p.m.Reserve your tickets! $3.Proceeds for Activity Funds.Tel.Angele Ledoux 539-1821, Ext.28.All welcome! June 20 Annual East Bolton Volunteer Firefighters Roast Beef and Pork Supper, 6 GLEN SUTTON CANOE RACE Saturday, June 20th Different categories For info call: 538-0568 or 538-2000 Canadian Alliance of British Pensioners BRITS Over 40?If you worked in the UK for about 10 years, hear about your rights to a UK pension and the ‘frozen pension’ issue Info meeting: 10:30 a.m.& 12 noon Sat.June 20th, 1998 at Royal Canadian Legion Hall 470 Bowen South, Sherbrooke, QC p.m.at Owl’s Nest Hotel, (near South Bolton).ADVANCE NOTICE: June 27.4th Annual Flea Market Fundraiser and Bazaar, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.at the Town Hall, Bolton Center.Flea Market at St.Paul’s United Church, Waterloo, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.Tables: $10.Tel.539-3135 or 539-2129.Flea Market at the Knowlton United Church, Knowlton, 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.Tables, $10.Rain or shine.Tel.243-5980.June 21 Brunch at the Royal Canadian Legion, Br.82, Philipsburg, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Adm.$6 incl.taxes.Father’s Day Breakfast at the Royal Canadian Legion, 120 Davignon, Cowansville, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.Baked goods prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary.Tel.263-3543.Everyone welcome! Fundraiser Jtntique 8r Craft Fair at the Brome County Museum grounds, 130 Lakeside, Knowlton, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.Tel.(514) 243-674: or 243-0883.The Royal Caladian Legion, Branch #158, Sutton will'iold a “Western Breakfast, All You Can IJht” at 2 Curley St., Sutton, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.Admission: $5 per person, children uader 10, $2.50.June 27 \ Flea Market at the Church of The Ascension, West Brome, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.For information on renting space please contact, Jean Fisher, 263-5724 or Jean Shufelt, 263-1989.DUKE, NOBLE, General Partnership Point Cross will perform traditional music; a potpourri of Celtic jugs, reels, Acadian, Appalachina and Cajun Tunes, country and bluegrass at The Haskell Opera House in Derby Line, VT/Stanstead,Qc„ Saturday night at 8 p.m., June 27, Tickets are “14 Can, Seniors and Students: $10 Can.Available from: Café Caffuccino, (Magog, Qc.819-868-2225) or The Haskell Opera house (819-876-2020).ARTS CALENDAR June 20 Opening of Bishop’s University’s permanent location in Knowlton offering credited and non-credit courses in art, drama and language at 235 Knowlton Rd., 4 - 7 p.m.Art students will show paintings and sculpture on June 20, 21, 27, 28, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.Everyone welcome.Info.Louise Jamet, 243-4137.CHURCH SERVICES 11 a.m.Services led by Rev.Dr.Burn Pur-don.Everyone welcome! BROME PARISH St.Aidan, Sutton Junction, 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays in month at 9:30 a.m.; Ascension, West Brome, 9:30 a.m.each Sunday; Holy Trinity, Iron Hill, 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Sunday 11 a.m.and 2nd Sunday, 7:30 p.m.; St.John Evangelist, Brome Village, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5tn Sundays 11 a.m., 4th Sunday 7:30 p.m.You are welcome! ST.PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 24 St.Paul’s Road, Knowlton.We wish to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known.Sunday Services, 8 and 10 a.m.Sunday School and Nursery, 10 a.m.The Rev.Ralph T.Leavitt - Pastor.Allow us to welcome you! KNOWLTON PASTORAL CHARGE Creek United, Foster - Worship & Song, 9:30 a.m.Knowlton United, Knowlton -Worship & Song, Record survey winners Kelly Hume, Fbster: Record Golf Shirt P.Goodenough Foster, Sherbrooke: Record Golf Shirt M.Holland, Scotstown: Record Tote Bag Cora Hbbitts, South Stukely: Record Tote Bag Albert Cairns, Compton: Movie Passes, Cinema Carrefour de l’Estrie J.Fulfbrd, Cowansville: Movie Passes: Cinema Carrefour de Chartered Accountants Taxation, Accounting, Financial Services, Individuals and Corporations Estate Planning and Settlement, Farm Transfers Serving the Eastern Townships community for over 35 years.COWANSVILLE KNOWLTON LENNOXVILLF, 109 William St.339 Knowlton Rd.164-A Queen St.Suite 1 (514) 263-4123 (514) 243-5021 (819) 346-0333 l’Estrie C.King, Brome: Book - This Distant and Unsurveyed Country by W.Gilles Ross Mrs.Arnold Brodeur Book - Cat and Mouse by James Patterson Rodney Derick, St-Jean-sur-Richilieu: Book - Affordable Bed & Bed Breakfasts in Quebec '98-99 by Ulysses Travel Publications.Dora Dubois, Danville: 1999 Calendar from Galène Jeannine Blais ST.ALBANS DRIVE-IN exit 20, 1-89, St.Albans, Vt.802-524-2468 Canadian $ at par June 19 - 25 Open every night 1st at Dusk (approx.8:30 p.m.) | 2nd Show (approx.10 p.m.) Walt Disney’s A Robert Redford in MULAN G d HORSE WHISPERER Coming: Dr.Doolittle & Hope Floats, Lethal Weapon 4 & Perfect Murder Adults $5 Kids under 712 $1.00r DRIVE-INS ARE 7 TUN! t Brome County 88 Lakeside, Knowiton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 / 242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Published weekly by 2850 Delorme, Sherbrooke.Quebec, jlK 1A1 Fax: (819) 569-3945 Newsroom E-mail: record@interlinxqcca THE— RECORD a division of Communications Quebecor inc Randy Kinnear Publisher .800 463-9525 Sharon McCully Editor/Off.Mgr.(450) 242-1188 Alison Steel Secretary .(450) 242-1188 Lynda Bellavance Advertising ___(450) 242-6892 Lyne Boulanger Advertising.(450) 242-6892 Sunil Mahtani Corresp.Editor.800 463-9525 Susan Mastine Community Relat.800 463-9525 Julie Vinette Adv.Director .800 463-9525 Richard Lessard Prod.Mcr.800463-9525 Mark Guillette Press.Superv.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, Cowans-ville, East Farnham, Foster, Fulford, Knowlton /Brome Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre and West Brome SUBSCRIPTIONS Canada: 1 year 6 months 3 MONTHS Out of Quebec residents do not include PST.Rates for other services available on request.GST PST TOTAL 104.00 7.28 8.35 $119.63 53.50 3.75 4.29 S61.54 27.00 i.89 2.17 $31.06 The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record ordered one week after publication are available at $1.00 per copy.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.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CDNA, NMB, QCNA QUEBECOR V EN T f S média Wednesday, June 17, 1998 page 3 : Brome County N e w s= Amateur radio operators celebrate history of radio 100 turn up for Fessenden Day : .:., i-' (514) 243-6511 AQUA-FIT BMP Open House Welcomes All CLÔTURE INVISIBLE FENCE DU QUÉBEC Pet Containment • Encadrement Animal Steve O’Collin By Tanya Tkach Record Correspondent Knowlton More than 100 amateur radio operators and their families attended the Fessenden Day barbecue in Knowlton on Saturday.Assisted by the First Knowlton Boy Scouts, the annual event took place at the Brome County Historical Museum grounds.There were telegram demonstrations by members of the Morse Telegraph Club and Clemente Paul Beauregard, a member of the Bell Pioneers Amateur Radio Club, was on hand to demonstrate the latest radio equipment.Boy scouts Matthew Colvil and Justin Gauthier were eager to find out how they could become radio operators.“It’s really interesting but looks difficult to operate,” said 12-year-old Colvil.Beauregard said books are accessible from the Ministry of Communications and through Amateur Radio Canada.“It’s much easier to get your first license than it used to be,” he said.“With your fourth radio license, you’ll be able to operate the more sophisticated equipment and communicate around the world.” Beauregard said most radio buffs were able to repair the older equipment built from 1957 to ’64 but the newer receivers are so sophisticated they have to be returned to the manufacturer.During the afternoon, Orn Arnason, an amateur radio operator from Knowlton, was presented an award “for his generosity and dedication to the history of radio” by fellow amateur radio operator Howard Lester from New York state.“He's a very fine fellow and he’s done so much, more than most people understand,” said Lester.The afternoon ended with a speech on Fessenden by guest speaker Dr.John Belrose, who was the former director of the Communications Research Centre in Ottawa and to whom Marion Phelps, head archivist with the Brome County Museum, presented the book Lore and Legend of Brome County.P.O.Box 1186, Knowlton, Québec JOE 1V0 Join in the fun & sun, with qualified aqua instructors!!! Fun & easy classes for all ages & fitnes$ levels! To be held in a heated pool! To register for this 6 week program, please call before June 15/98 Pat Duncan: 242-1809 Janet Gibbons 242-2656 COURTESY BMP HOSPITAL It has become a tradition and a proud day for the personnel - such as the new general medicine unit pictured above - when they meet the people and introduce them to some of the services offered at Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital.The next Open House will be held on Sunday, June 21, from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.The visit will include the new surgery department, intensive care unit and general medicine unit.It will also be possible to visit the Mother and Child unit which has become a new provincial model in both its concept and care philosophy developed by the personnel and the doctors.Designed as a reference centre for breast cancer diagnosis, the radiology department will present the objective of the vast cancer detection program which will start in mid-September.We hope to see you at this Open House.The main entrance is located at 950 Principale in Cowansville.Submitted by the BMP Hospital TANYA TKACH/CORRESPONDEN1 Marion Phelps of the Brome County Historical Society, presents a book to Dr.John Belrose of Ottawa, who spoke at Fessenden Day.SOOT PRESENTS Ralph Steiner with the FLYERS Sat.June 20th & Next Sat.June 27 Returning from the Spectrum CATFISH Traditional Chicago Slues Lots of harmonica NOT SE SE MISSED **FREE admission** 25 Bolton Pass Rd.* 243-0163 Give your Dad a break at the Auberge West Brome On Father’s Day Sunday, June 21 Country Brunch 10:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.Featuring: Roast Beef, Poached Salmon and Breast of Chicken in Meaux Mustard or try our K Roast Beef Buffet 1 & Grill 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.Lamp Chops, \Oj Merguez Sausage, Marinated Chicken Brochette, Crepinette & Pork Chops .i*.Oil8.95l> Children 6-16 half price Chance to win gift certificates for Dad at Harold or Auberge West Brome! Reservations Tel.: (514) 266-7552 128 Route 139, West Brome, QC page 4 Wednesday, June i7, 1998 Brome CW/()/Nfws Just call me 7691051118861331649 What I want to know is how a secret agent extrordinaire can get away with a simple three-digit code like 007 to steal foreign secrets and ordinary folks like me need a 12-digit code plus a three-digit password to access our bank accounts.1 also want to know why it takes four remote controls to operate the television, but that’s another story.There are so many numbers to remember and buttons to push in the run of a day I’m a step away from needing a computer programmer to digitalize my head.When I pick up the phone to make a long-distance call anywhere in Quebec or Ontario, 1 have to dial a special seven-digit code before dialing the long distance number in order to bypass Bell.To access my messages, I have to dial a different seven-digit code, followed by a four-digit numerical password.That is if I’m in the local area.Outside the region, I dial 12 digits before entering the seven-digit code.And if I’m making a long-distance business call I use my easy-to-re-member 14-digit calling card number.For ‘simplified’ bank transactions by telephone, I can punch in my 12-digit personal code, followed by a three-digit Brome Closet Sharon McCully password, then pay bills numbered one to six from accounts one to four.To check e-mail on - the home computer, there is a simple five-letter password which is not the same as the four-letter password on the laptop or the five-letter password on the computer used at work.To ensure there is no breach of security - and to prevent some news thief from breaking into our system and stealing all the news that will appear in the next day’s paper - Southam changes our eight-letter password every few weeks, roughly 20 new passwords a year.There was a time the only number used to identify me was a social insurance number.I was led to believe by the issuer it was such a highly confidential number, I carried my SIN card backwards in my wallet in case some wayward eye would spot it when I opened my purse in the grocery store and use it to - 1 don’t know - discover how much tax I pay.Today, Revenue Canada can use it to find my blood type.And I would be happy to tell anyone who asks how much tax I pay.This is 7691051118861331649sharonpa-permclessnews signing off with a Code Red.Bogue de l’an 2000 On parle de plus en plus des problèmes possibles à l’aurore du deuxième millénaire alors que les programmes en place ne pourront reconnaître la date.Il s’avère que les programmateurs du début de notre ère informatisée ont eu une vision bien limitée en utilisant un raccourci pour la date, par exemple 06/17/98 au lieu de 06/17/1998.Cela veut dire que lorsque sonnera Tan 2000, les ordinateurs ne reconnaîtront pas la date à moins que des corrections soient apportées auparavant.Gary North, docteur en histoire qui s’intéresse au bogue de Tan 2000, fait état de problèmes importants pour le Gouvernement canadien, qui selon lui ne peut tout corriger avant la fin de 1999.Il parle des systèmes en place pour les douanes, pour les tours de contrôle des aéroports, pour les banques et les grandes compagnies.Les paiements d’assurance emploi, de sécurité de vieillesse et autres seront-ils effectués sans problème en janier 2000?North dit qu’il n’est pas possible d’avoir fait toutes les corrections nécessaires en place à temps pour le tournant du siècle.Il a même un site Internet ‘Looming crisis in Canada’ où on peut se tenir au courant des plus récents développements.WWW.garynorth.media 3.net/y2k/ Aux Etats-Unis c’est aussi la panique dans certains milieux.Un rapport récent signale que la majorité des grandes sociétés américaines ne prennent pas le problème assez au sérieux.Il semble que 60% des plus importantes compagnies n’ont pas encore évalué si leurs systèmes informatisés sont prêts pour le prochain centenaire.Elles n’ont donc pas commencé à corriger la situation.John Koskinen est chargé de voir à ce que les systèmes et les ordinateurs du Gouvernement américain ne flanchent pas au seuil de Tan 2000.Les “experts” disent que cette mission est impossible.Le Federal Aviation Administration et le Department of Defense ne sont que deux des secteurs critiques.Il y a aussi le Internai Revenue Service qui ne pourra peut-être pas traiter les rapports d’impôt (bonne nou- Entre Nous Thérèse Bernard Gilles Nadeau 514-539-4334 Fax: 514-539-5331 CANADA 770 Lakeside, Lac Brome (Quebec) Manufacturers of: DOCKS ON POSTS DOCKS ON WHEELS BOAT LIFTS FLOATING DOCKS - RESIDENTIAL FLOATING DOCKS - COMMERCIAL E-Mail: estrie@citenet.net Web site: www.citenet.net/quai.estrie velle).La mauvaise nouvelle est qu’on ne pourra pas non plus émettre de chèque de remboursement.Les guichets automatiques fonctionneront-ils?Je pense que les banques s’en assureront.Elles ont tout intérêt à faire circuler l’argent.Quant aux PC, la question n’est pas très compliquée et de toute manière, elle a beaucoup moins d’importance.Règle générale, les ordinateurs PC fabriqués après 1996 Sont conforme et ne posent aucun problème.Et il existe un logiciel qui vous permet de vérifier si votre ordinateur passe le test de Tan 2Q00.Mais il y a aussi les logiciels.Il est déjà connu que plusieurs d’entre eux ne sont pas conformes et il faut dès maintenant voir à saisir les années en format de quatre chiffres (1998) Le puissant Microsoft admet que certains de ses logiciels ne sont pas conformes, comme par exemple, Word 5.0 pour MsDOS ainsi que Office 95.Certains logiciels financiers pour Pc ne sont pas à la hauteur et sont déjà victimes de poursuites aux Etats-Unis.Les fonctions de transactions bancaires du Logiciel Quicken ne peuvent traiter de dates supérieures à Tan 2000 et la compagnie est accusée d’avoir vendu des logiciels qu’elles savait non conforme.Pourquoi toute cette préoccupation quant aux ordinateurs et la date fatidique de 2000?Selon Paul Saffo de l’Institute for the Future, c’est qu’il s’agit d’un événement de crise peu probable mais avec d’énormes conséquences.Il suggère même d’utiliser tout de suite cinq chiffres pour les date de calendrier afin d’éviter à des générations lointaines de connaître le problème que nous vivons présentement! Au fond, l’humanité moderne n’a pas beaucoup d’expérience quant aux millénaires.Seulement Tan mille est survenu jusqu’à maintenant.Et on parlait alors d’apocalypse, de la fin certaine du monde.Espérons que la peur collective actuelle pousse les intéressés à tout faire pour apporter les solutions nécessaires et à éviter l’Apocalypse 2000.B R O M O N T ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE VERSANTS DE BROMONT 120 BOULEVARD BROMONT BROMONT, QUEBEC cSsSafe?-, FRIDAY, /UNE.26 • 4 PM TO 9 PM SATURDAY JUNE.27 • 10 AM TO 6 PM SUNDAY, JUNE.28 • 10 AM TO 5 PM INFORMATION • 266-9971 ADMISSION • {3.50 SENIOR • $3.00 Wednesday, June 17, 1998 -paog 5 Brome County Neyj si LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Pesky cats kill lovely birds Dear Editor, Will there be a law to say to those who keep cats they must keep them indoors or out of the way of becoming a pest to non-cat lovers?They are destructive and very stressful to one when they kill our lovely birds.Please don’t say ‘that’s their nature’.I know this but it does not make me want them and their killing ways on my property.Linda E.Morris Sutton Farewell Ursula Horton and Liette Nadeau Dear Editor, It is with great appreciation that we say farewell, good luck and many thanks to two wonderful women who have dedicated many years to the youth of Sutton and the region.Ursula Horton and Liette Nadeau are leaving Le Jardin D’Enfants de Sutton pre-school.On May 28 the two teachers passed out their last diplomas to some 13, four and five-year-olds, who will have a great head start on their education thanks to the two devoted and caring pre-school teachers.Every spring these teachers say goodbye and good luck to a group of youngsters with whom they have built a very strong relationship.This year’s goodbyes were particularly touching and emotional.Thank you to Ursula Horton for her 23 years of dedication.She had the unique and special experience of teaching a second generation.Some of her m mm ' i " PHOTOS COURTESY LE JARDIN D’ENFANTS DE SUTTON Ursula Horton and Liette Nadeau say good-bye to the children of Le Jardin d’Enfants de Sutton where they taught.very first students were fortunate enough to have some of her guidance and influence for their own children.Happy retirement Ursula! We would also like to thank Liette Nadeau, who has been Ursula’s right hand for the past eight years.You made the team complete and your kind ways will be missed.Good luck! A very special thank you to you both for enriching the lives of so many children, with your love, creativity and pure devotion.To the parents it means a great deal to see the love and trust that our chil- dren share with these teachers.Such dedication truly gives us confidence in our society as well as in our children’s future education.We would also like to take this opportunity to wish the two new teachers Joanne deBellefeuille and Dominique Gauslin good luck at Jardin d’Enfants de Sutton.We are confident that you will strive to carry on the great work of your predecessors.Sincerely, Diane Bâillon Parents’ Committee SUTTON SATURDAY MARKET MAY 16-OCTOBER 10 IN ITS 28th YEAR, OUR FRIENDLY MARKET ON CURLEY STREET FEATURES MAPLE PRODUCTS, GLASSWARE, JEWELLERY, BAKED GOODS, AVON, CRAFTS & SUPPLIES, TOOLS, A CANTINE PLUS MANY OTHER VENDORS.EVERYONE WELCOME SATURDAYS INFORMATION: (514) 538-5320 fn HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION 4ÉIKONICA 200 ASA f 24 exposure - (Developing included} (On presentation of coupon) L ^_______ Valid until June21 /98 BROpE HOTEI COUNTRY MUSIC & OLD ROCK’N ROLL with “YESTERDAY” (Reg Benoit) Wed.June 17 & 24 7 p.m.- closing Fri.June 19 & 26 8:30 p.m - 1:30 p.m.also ROCK MUSIC with ANYTHING BUT RENSON Sat.June 20 & 27 9 p.m.- 2 a.m.Wednesday night is “Ladies Night” **FREE pool every Saturday** 243-5717 BOUTIQUE CADEAUX • GALERIE GIFT BOUTIQUE • GALLERY fl/feeent; OPEN every day Pleather P/hafjffrj (pleath Owner 27 Lakeside • Knowlton (514) 242-2982 /l&thrtui, a (*tuùtiftle-facetect diAeoAe! 199% /lit&tM dcmfuxUfn » CyCtWKMA Col Jlrtt /trite trim-Aslbmatii l)rtiiriM/( your Aslhmaf Hr FOR SARAH Sarah Mtbé-Séuéi r.I hr 1997 CoulesI "What's your /(entrons Remember Surah.' Quebec Lung Association 4837, Boyer Sîreet, Suite 100 Montreal (Quebec) H2J 3E6 ¦YOUR DONATION IS A BLESSING FOR BETTER BREATHING' 1-800-295-8111 / 1-514-596-0805 page 6 Wednesday, June 17, 1998 Brome County News Four new artists on Tour des Arts this year Tour: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “People come to see your stuff year after year.They can see how you’ve progressed.Sometimes they make comments about your work that you never even realized.It’s very interesting,” said painter Johanne Béland, also the Tour’s publicist.There are four new artists on the Tour this year.Nycole Julien-Gémus is a Sutton-area painter working in mixed-media; Jane Walker of West Bolton creates hand-painted clothing, mats, and pillows; Knowlton’s Sally Kininmonth creates drawings utilizing mixed media and acrylics; and Cindy Moynan creates decorative tiles and accessories in Bondville.The artists on the Tour are screened and selected through a jury process.Organizers want to stress the jury changes every year so even if an artist is not chosen one year, it does not necessarily follow that they will not be picked the next.There are never more than 40 artists in the tour at one time because organizers try to keep the numbers manageable.One of the most important criteria in the selection process is diversity.“Everyone does something different.We have everything - pottery, ceramics, oil-painting and cabinet making,” said Béland.Between 80-to-100 people visit each Thank You! To all those who cared enough about our children, and the future, to vote in the elections for Ward 4 in the Eastern Townships School Board.Despite the turmoil you made the extra effort to have your voice heard.Wilder Lewis ŒNTR6 DC LWUCRTION DCS RDULTC5 COMMISSION SCOLflIRC DU Vfll-DCS-ŒRFS COMMISSION SCOLflIRC DISTRICT OF BCDFORD DISTRICT OF BCDFORD SCHOOL BOARD Recounting $ç Secretarial Studies FULL TIME COURSES Duration Schedule Starting Finishing Cost 1350 hours 9:30 to 3:30 98-08-31 2001-01-30 $50 COURSES Quality , , -y Labour laws Adv.word processing Desktop publishing Document production Business meetings Document updates The new vocational training programs are adapted to the work force requirements.We prepare specialized workers to meet the needs of the industry.• We surf the internet • Official transcript from the M.E.Q.• Full size Vrth certificate (original) • We use new technology • We have all the newest technology • We have bilingual environment • We work with Windows 95 and OFFICE PRO 97 Patver Point, £xe*t, Acccm,.TOond To obtain information on this course or on financial assistance programs ask for Georges Lizotte or Murielle Collin at: Job search techniques Entering the work force Adv.computerized accounting Adv.electronic spreadsheet Accounting Analysis reports Etc.artist a day.Such a continuous influx of people means artists may not create as much during the Tour, but they are rewarded in other ways.“It can be exhausting, but it’s also very satisfying.You get to explain your process.You’re teaching people in a way,” said Béland.Besides the cultural advantages of the Tour, the event has significant economic benefits.Visitors from Montreal, Québec City and the U.S.travel to this corner of the Townships to see the artists.They eat in local restaurants and often stay at local B&Bs or hotels.Béland said many people plan their vacations around the Tour, visiting several artists a day, staying at a local inn for a few nights and going to the Tour Des Arts sponsored events in the evening.The evening events are a chance for local performers to display their artistic endeavors to the public.Ranging from musical and theatrical performances, the presentations are as diverse as the art displayed on the Tour.There are admission fees to some of the evening performances, but prices are in the $5 to $10 range, mostly to cover the cost of the venue.COURTESY TOUR DES ARTS This table was created by Jean Soumis, one of the artists on this year’s Tour des Arts.J0S'V 15td Sa.Cc Come and help us celebrate! 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Brome County News Wednesday, June 17, 1998 page 7 Through food sales, donations Barbecue raises $6,000 for teen drop-in centre By Amy Tector Knowlton The Knowlton Pub was jumping as the Second Annual Community Barbecue served up burgers, duck ka-bobs and good music while raising $6,000 through food sales and donations for the teen drop-in centre.More than 200 people showed up on June 7 to show their support for the centre.Besides the barbecued food, cooked up by the Town of Brome Lake fire department, people enjoyed music from local musicians.Ralph Steiner, Darlene Bell, Chris Severs, Jeremy Labreque, Tom Ransom and Amos Joannides were just some of the talent who entertained the audience.The idea for the community barbecue, and the centre itself, evolved two years ago.Gerry Wood, owner of the Pub, noticed that teens were hanging around the bar during the day, simply because they had nowhere else to go.He approached Johanne Morin, executive director of Town of Brome Lake Community Services, about the problem and the teen drop-in centre was born.Wood then offered the Pub as a fund-raising site.The drop-in centre is open every Friday and Saturday night from 7 to 10 p.m.It’s a place where kids can play a bit of pool, some Nintendo and just hang out.“If we didn’t have the drop-in we’d just be hanging around town, doing nothing.It keeps us out of trouble,” said Blake Oliver, a teen who goes to the centre on weekends.The money from the fund-raiser will go mainly towards paying the two adult animators who keep an eye on the kids over the year.“By last November we had the problem of success.There was such a demand that we needed to hire a second person on,” said Morin.Morin said the community has really gotten behind the centre, and has supported the Community Barbecue.The drop-in is flooded with donations of food and gas for the annual barbecue, as well as the local talent.Wood donated the Pub, and his staff volunteered their time for the cause.The Pub also donated all of the proceeds from drink sales for the evening.“We appreciate the Pub so much.They do everything.This is such an easy fund-raiser for us,” said Morin.The event was a great success.The Community Barbecue raised $3,000, while donations, anonymous and otherwise, increased the total by another $3,000.Morin was very pleased with the event: “We’re getting a lot of good feed back about the entertainment, the food and the whole ambience.It all just came together.” NOTICE OF THANKS JUANITA WILLEY/WIGHTON I would like to thank all the electors of Abercorn, East Bolton, Potton, Sutton, Sutton Township, St.Etienne-de-Bolton, and West Bolton who supported me as Commissioner in Electoral Division #4 of the Eastern Townships School Board.I am honored to continue to support the educational needs of our communities.Please feel free to contact me at 292-3800./ Bicycles Rea.Sale Bicvcles Rea.Sale Velo Sport CanAm ‘159 ‘149 Oryx1000S ‘779 ‘729 Velo Sport Express ‘229 ‘209 Oryx Stunt *529 ‘499 Velo Sport Blast S ‘399 ‘369 Mikado Zenith *779 *729 Velo SportVolcano DS ‘599 *559 Mikado Zenith DS ‘1499 ‘1369 Peugeot Panorama Peugeot Prestige ‘339 ‘549 ‘309 ‘509 Tune-up Reg.‘30 tax incl.Sale $1950 tax incl.Bell helmets -10% Sale ends June 21 ”/98 New, used & EXCHANGE ^ VeloSrome INC.7 1 "107, ch.Knowlton, West Brome 266-5822 * E-mail:velobrome@acbm.qc.ca mm TANYA TKACH/CORRESPONDENT Town of Brome Lake councillors making hamburgers and hot-dogs for the benefit barbecue.àfenilne 303, ch.Knowlton, Lac Brome Merci à toute notre clientèle ! 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