The record, 9 septembre 1998, Supplément 1

Brome County NEW Wednesday, September 9, 1998 ROÇH VALUERES INC.51 4-242-2544 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 e Largest Circulati Bro The calm after the storm Bedford couple rebuilding after the ice storm By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Bedford For some lucky few, the path to a successful business or career is determined at an early age.For most, however, it is a winding road marked by self-discovery, compromise and serendipity.For entrepreneur Yvonne Kéroac, three pet goats led her to the founding of Yvonne E, a business producing handmade organic goat milk cleanser/moisturizers that are currently marketed in boutiques in the United States and Canada.Entrepreneur Kéroac and her husband Robin refer to themselves as “city people who came to the country” with no prior background in goat husbandry.Kéroac said she discovered goats while searching for a pet rabbit for her daughter.“I was caring for a dying father while Robin was working freelance as a graphic artist.To keep my mind off my worries, I kept three dairy goats,” said Kéroac.While living in St-Armand, she read books on making soaps and skin-care products.Using milk from her goats, she started making the rich soaps as a hobby until she was invited to a craft show specializing in traditional crafts.“It was never in my mind to commercialize it,” said Kéroac, adding she continued to display her wares at the Bedford Fair and the Sutton Market.SEE COUPLE, PAGE 8 ¦ A Summer Ritual CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT On Saturday, Aug.29 the Mystic UCW held its major fund-raiser of the year, the annual Ice-Cream Social.Residents from Stanbridge East, and Bedford packed the tiny recreation hall for the annual event which has been a tradition for over a century.Although no one can pin-point exactly when the socials started, Mystic resident and volunteer Frances Walbridge estimates that the community event predates the building of the current United Church, constructed by her grandfather in 1882.Local residents are proud of the ongoing tradition and are not shy about advertising its virtues.“There are lots of socials around.We are the only place around that serves unlimited cakes and cookies, all homemade," said Edith Walbridge, a Mystic native and retired teacher who sold tickets for the evening.For a modest entry fee, ice-cream aficionados were given a gargantuan scoop of either vanilla or heavenly hash ice' service! (450) 263-2787 TflnncR ft ASSURANCES - INSURANCE J A REPUTATION BUILT ON TRUST.A REPUTATION BUILT ON SOLUTIONS.Wood Gundy Financial Consultants believe that serving a client means more than just talk, and more than just solving problems in routine ways Wood Gundy offers investors a wide variety of services and products from personal financial planning to setf-directed RRSPs, stocks, bonds and mutual funds, to mention just a few.After all, our clients built our business.Serving their needs built our reputation.Call today.Jim Wilson Financial Consultant (514) 847-6647 1-888-847-6300 1®] The l ratling I ml tea lor.6*t cutci cAez6 out