The record, 15 novembre 2000, Supplément 1

Brome County NEW Wednesday, November 15, 2000 ROCH ER VALUERES INC.450-242-2544 Specialized General Contractor Excavation, hydraulic rock breaker, demolition, foundation, septic system, drainage, artificial ponds all sizes, public and private roads, landshaping, aggregate, top soil, field stone, bulk transport.The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome—Missisquoi Three vets discuss how war changed their lives By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Cowansville On the chilly, wet morning of Nov.ll, after the placement of wreaths in honour of their deceased comrades, veterans, friends and families gathered in the Cowansville Legion to talk and have a beer.Three veterans recalled how the experience of World War II changed their lives in ways that they could never have foreseen.CY GAUTHIER Cyprien “Cy” Gauthier, 85, serves as Welfare Officer for Cowansville’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 99.In 1940, the bilingual Manitoba native left his job as a bank clerk and joined the Princess Pat Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) in Winnipeg.In 1943 he arrived in the U.K.and served in the Pay Corps until being sent to France in June 1944, following the D-Day invasion.Trained as an interpreter, he was called upon to translate English, French and German as Allied troops pushed through France, Belgium and Holland.“We had many contacts with civilians when a town was taken over,” said Gauthier.“It was more or less routine work all the way through." In 1995, he and Cowansville resident Gord Taylor went to Europe for the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Holland.SEE VETS, PAGE 9 iks > , • ~ ' ¦ : • -** ' æ Ç/ a, 'mm® Remembering Fallen Soldiers CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT On Saturday, Cowansville honoured the memory of its fallen soldiers with a parade followed by the laying of wreaths at the Cenotaph.The Cenotaph stands in tribute to all who have fought in foreign wars.Sutton vet’s duty spanned 15 countries By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Sutton Korea is still the forgotten war.Euphemistically coined a “conflict” (a term used in the absence of a formal declaration of war), many area veterans served in Korea and live with vivid memories the first major Cold War confrontation, one that still lies buried in the shadow of World War II.Ronald John Lawrance, a veteran of that war, saw combat, was captured and later escaped to tell his story.Now president of Sutton’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch #158, Lawrance has come to terms with his past, but will never forget the individual cost of war.Lawrance and wife Jean, both natives of the United Kingdom, grew up in the closing days of World War II not far out-side of London.Lawrance recalls a childhood haunted by the memory of the Great War, a world-wide depression and the deprivation imposed by the second World War.Several times his conversation comes back to Hitler’s blitz, the carpet-bombing of English population centres designed to destroy British morale.“You can’t imagine what it is like to have a building come down on top of you,” Lawrance said matter-of-factly.By the end of the war he was old enough to enlist and in 1946, followed in the footsteps of his father, a veteran of World War I, a brother who fought at Alamein and another who saw duty in Burma and Japan with the British army.In 1947, he became a paratrooper, and SEE SUTTON, PAGE 3 RON/ "Rpnm&eur COWANSVILLE*KNOWLTON*FARNHAM*GRANBY 7Ucu 6c?ueiectùm STOVES.FIREPLACES, FURNISHINGS, ETC.571 bout J.J.Bertrand, Cowansville Tel: 266-1444 IA.OPEN DAILY 8-10 P.M.250 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton 243-6155 \C 104 N.Main St.St.Albans, Vt.yv •V FRI.NOVEMBER Jim Carrey in OR.SEUSSHOWTHEGRINCHSTOLE.7,9, Mat Sal, Sun, 2 0 1 ^NOVEMBER 21* Cameron Diaz CHARLIE’S ANGELS 7,9, Mat.Sat, Sun, 2 rrôsi Adam Sandler LITTLE NICKY , Daily 7, 9, Mat.Sat., Sun., 2 [ElÜ] yv Résidence pour les Aînés / Retirement Residence Choice of deliciously prepared meals Social activities & Caring personnel 28 Mount Echo, Knowlton (450) 242-^663 A y page 2 Wednesday, November 15, 2000 ¦ Brome County News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar November 18 ‘Silent Suffers’ Mental Health & Wellbeing Meeting at St.Paul’s Church, Knowlton at 2:30 p.m.Do you or someone you know suffer from depression?Are words like schizophrenia, manic depression and bipolar disorder confusing to you?Do you know there are other such illnesses such as anxiety disorders and eating disorders?Our goal is aimed at helping people to understand the causes, symptoms and behaviours associated with mental illness, recognize the benefits of medical intervention and become aware of the support services available.We need your support to make a difference.Information or details, call Linda (450) 243-0928.Massey-Vanier athletics department will hold a Fund-raising Auction in the gym (enter by Adelard-Godbout St.) at 10 a.m.Articles old and new.To make a donation, please call Bob Kay or Henry Blu-menfeld, 263-3772 or Ron Fava, 263-7925.Pick-up available.Show your support! Come and make a bid! Christmas Bazaar at Bolton Centre Town Hall, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.All welcome! Story Hour-and-a-half sponsored by Sunshine Theatre Productions at Yamas-ka Literacy Council, 239 rue Principale, Cowansville, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Special guest storyteller: The one and only ‘Gram-pa Bob’.A bilingual storytime for parents and children together.For more information call Wendy at (450) 263-7503.Benefit Dance for Edith Kathan Home at I.O.O.F.Hall, Knowlton, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.Buck Sayers and Buckshot Band.Door prizes.Admission: $5.Donations gratefully accepted.Limited tickets: For tickets and reservations, call Jim Bailey (450) 243-5873.Bishop Stewart Memorial Church will hold a Chicken Pie Supper at BSM Anglican Church Hall, Garagona Rd., Frelighs-burg.Door prizes.Tickets/Info: 248-2350, 298-5377, 295-2201.Watch for our Christmas Ham Dinner, mid-December.Brome County Historical Society presents a series of lectures on Eastern Townships History at the old Court House Archives, 15 St.Paul, Knowlton, 1 p.m.- 3 p.m.$2 entrance fee.Speaker: Eastern Townships History lecturer Jimmy Manon.Topic: A Distinct Society Within the Distinct Society: The Eastern Townships, 1792-1867.Three-hour Caring for Seniors Workshop sponsored by The Brome-Missisquoi Caregiver Support Group in collaboration with the Wellness Group for volunteers to be held at Knowlton Community Center at 9 a.m.For registration or information please call 242-2000 or 1-877-248^1236.Heroes’ 10th Pre-Christmas Sale, 317 South, Cowansville, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.Crafts, book fair, new & used toys.Tables/info., Sharon (450) 263-1962.Sixth Annual Pickles and Preserves Auction directed by Mrs.Clemence Lussier sponsored by Courville Geriatric Center, 5305 Courville Ave., Waterloo, 2 p.m.Come for fun and a pleasant ambiance! All welcome.Benefits will be for Residents Activity Fund.For more information: Mrs.Angèle Ledoux, (450) 539-1821, ext.228.November 18 & 19 Annual Christmas Crafts Bazaar at Sutton Legion Hall.Sat., 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun., 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.Everyone welcome to shop amongst the great selection of popular bakers and crafters.(450) 372-2176 for more info.4th Annual Art Exhibition sponsored by ROC des Rivières at Georges Perron Center, 14 Philippe-Côté St., Bedford.Over 30 artists exhibiting paintings, photography, dried flowers, sculpture, knittings and more.Saturday, 10:30 a.m.- 8 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.Activities include a visit from Santa Claus and friends, Bedford student’s exhibition, etc.Many gift certificates given to winners.For more information (450) 248-2229 or 248-7053.Christmas Tea and Sale at St.James Parish Hall, 40 DuPont St., Bedford, from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.Sales tables of home baking, variety items and books.Sandwiches and sweets for tea included in ticket price.Admission: $4, adults, $1.75, children under 12 yrs.November 19 Royal Canadian Legion Breakfast at 120 Davignon St., Cowansville from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Everyone welcome.Royal Canadian Legion, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo will serve an Old-Time Country Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.‘til 12:30 p.m.$4.50 adults, $2 children under 10 yrs.Also live entertainment with Norm and Vel.Come and join in the fun! Everyone welcome! Choral Evensong - Traditional Service of Evening Prayer at St.Paul’s Anglican Church, 24 St.Paul’s Rd.Knowlton.Come and enjoy this meditative and musical service.Peter Hawkins, organist, will direct the Choir of Gentlemen and Boys from St.Matthias’ Church in Westmount.Refreshments will be served afterwards.Freewill offering.Information, (450) 242-2885.November 21 Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #99 General meeting of the Royal Canadian Legion, 120 Davignon St., Cowansville at 7:30 p.m.All members are asked to attend.George Poll, president.November 22 Casserole Luncheon and Bake Sale sponsored by Knowlton United Church, U.C.W.from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.Everyone welcome! November 25 Christmas Tea sponsored by the Foyer-Sutton.Arts, crafts and bake sale, 10 a.m.Sandwiches, desserts, tea or coffee, 12:30 p.m.to 3 p.m.Price, $4.Please come and encourage our volunteers.2nd Annual Lost Angels Christmas Sale at Emmanuel United Church, 203 Main St., Cowansville, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.Proceeds from table rental to ‘Missing Childrens Network of Canada’.Tables/Info.Sharon (450) 263-4962.Christmas Bazaar at St.Paul’s United Church, Foster St., Waterloo, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.Luncheon, $5.Christmas decorations, wreaths, home baking, hand-knit articles, nearly new, ladies articles and don’t miss our huge Silent Auction of goods, services and talents! Arts Calendar November 16 to December 3 Guys & Dolls, a musical fable of Broadway, with music & lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling & Abe Burrows, will hit the Knowlton Pub Playhouse Nov.16 to Dec.3.Opening night benefit: Ya-maska Literacy Council; Nov.23 benefit: Philipsburg/St.Armand First Responders and Missisquoi Public Library.The Sunshine Theatre production is directed by Sunil Mahtani, with musical direction by Sacha Dmytruk and choreography by Joanne Watson.The show runs Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m.and Sundays at 2 p.m.Tickets: $12 ($10 if prepaid by Nov.16); children 12 and under $5.To make reservations, call 539-3604.November 17, 24, December 1 & 8 Creative Writing Workshop with author Judith Avinger at Bishop’s Knowlton Centre.This new session begins on Friday, November 17 at 2 p.m.To register, please call, Louise Jamet at 242-1518.December 4 Registration for Winter Courses at Bishop’s Knowlton Centre, 10 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.Courses offered include: drawing, painting, sculpture, art history, music appreciation, French and English.For schedule, please call Louise Jamet, 242-1518.Church Services PARISH OF BROME St.Aidan, Sutton Junction, 3rd Sunday at 2:30 p.m.; Ascension, West Brome, all services at 9:30 a.m; Holy Trinity, Iron Hill 2nd Sunday at 7:30 p.m., 3rd & 4th at 11 a.m.; St.John Evangelist, Brome Village 2nd & 3rd Sundays at 11 a.m., and 4th at 7:30 p.m.All 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 & 10 a.m.Sunday School and Nursery, 10 a.m.The Rev.Ralph T.Leavitt - Pastor.Allow us to welcome you! KNOWLTON/CREEK PASTORAL CHARGE Worship & Song by members 8; Rev.Burn Purdon Creek United, Foster, 9:30 a.m.Knowlton United, Knowlton, 11 a.m.Everyone welcome.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH SUTTON: Warmly welcomes you to join us in Worship of the Lord.Service, Sundays, 10:30 a.m.at 52 Principale Sud.The Rev.Canon Tim Smart, Rector.COWANSVILLE AREA PASTORAL CHARGE - UNITED CHURCH: Worship and Sunday School at Emmanuel United Church, 10:30 a.m.Senior Choir practice, 9 a.m.Junior Choir, 10 a.m.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH.COWANSVILLE invites you to worship and fellowship Sunday mornings at 9 a.m.and 10:30 a.m., 409 South St.This active little church has a nursery and Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.Drop in or call 263-2662.May God Bless You.The Rev.Richard Randall.BAPTIST CHURCHES - Sunday Services: Mansonville Baptist, 9:30 a.m.; Olivet Baptist, Sutton, 11 a.m.All welcome.BEDFORD PASTORAL CHARGE invites you to come and worship with us.Minister: Rev.Malcolm Cogswell.Stanbridge East, 9:30 a.m., Wesley Church, Bedford, 11 a.m.Mystic, 12:30 p.m.Community Notes Do you wish you could read better?Need help with basic math?Call the Yamaska Literary 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 263-7503.Would you like more work or more clients?For $45 per ear you can list in the Self-Employed Directory.It is run by volunteers to keep your cost down.Call Toni Bos 243-5222.CORRECTION: Brome County Historical Society, Knowlton, wishes to inform the public that the 1st Series of Lectures will be held at 15 St.Paul St., November 18th and not on November 15th as recently published in Tempo.Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 / 242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Published weekly by 1195 Gall E., Sherbrooke, -—the— Quebec, JIG 1Y7 ID Ff'OR D FAX: (819>569-3945 I\LUv/l\L/ newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Randy Kinnear Publisher.800 463-9525 Sharon McCully Editor/Off Mgr.(450) 242-1188 Alison Steel Secretary .(450) 242-1188 Lynda bellavance Advertising____(450) 242-6892 Michel Duval Advertising .800 463-9525 Sunil Mahtani Corresp.Editor_____800 463-9525 Richard Lessard Prod.Mgr.800 463-9525 Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman.800 463-9525 Francine Thibault Prod.Superv.800 463-9525 CIRCULATION Distributed to all Record subscribers every Wednesday as an insert, and to all households and businesses in Abercom, Bedford.Brigham, Brome, Bromont, Cowansville, East Famham, Foster, Fulford, Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre, West Brome.SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 year 114.40 8.01 9.18 $131.59 6 MONTHS 59.00 4.13 4.73 S67.86 3 MONTHS 30.00 2.10 2.41 $34.51 Out of Quebec residents do not include PST.Rates for other services available on request The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record was founded on February 7, 1897.and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by UniMedia Company, a subsidiary of HoIIinger Canadian Newspapers LP.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.y Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA Brome County News Wednesday, November 15, 2000 page 3 * MJ ’¦“'"'tfttMWMWÏIjjtOWai*,  .'MG'*, -.x^xA ,*y ¦#&**"#**} ‘I look at my beautiful wife and great grandchildren and say, “This is life” Sutton: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 over the course of his career, served in 15 countries including Egypt, Indochina and Burma as a member of the Special Air Service (SAS)."Wherever there was trouble, we would go,” he said.He witnessed firsthand the post war legacy, visiting areas ravaged by the atomic bomb.He carries with him the sights and smells of the devastated landscape and wounded and dying children.When the Korean conflict erupted in 1950, he volunteered to go behind enemy lines and blow up ammunition dumps.During one mission, he was captured and for nine weeks, held prisoner and tortured before escaping.His wife Jean, ever watchful, skilfully deflects the conversation.“When he talks about this, he has bad dreams.” Lawrance continues his story, skipping over the details of his captivity.“When I escaped, I was sent to Japan to rest, then I re-volunteered to go back to the front line.” When asked why, he answers frankly, “It was my duty.” He also told of the terrifying experience of being blinded by a blast.For nine weeks he was sightless, not knowing if or when his vision would return.He still remembers fondly the nurse who cared for him, reassuring him that at least he had all of his other senses and limbs intact.He spent two and a half years in Korea.Thirty-six years ago, he and wife Jean left the U.K.and migrated to Canada, following his mother and father.The couple settled in Sutton.After his early years of nearly uninterrupted war and insecurity, Lawrance had at last found his Eden.“I have lived all around the world and Sutton is the most peaceful place, the people are so international,” he said.“Here, I have that feeling of being safe and secure, like a child when his parents put their arms around him.” He currently serves as president of the Sutton Legion ,- and professes to drop in there “365 days a year," a feat that his earned him the local nickname of “Mr.Legion." With many decades separating him and a rough beginning, he sums up the meaning of life succinctly: “I look at my beautiful wife and great grandchildren and say, ‘this is life.” CAROUNE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT R.J.Lawrance and wife Jean at Saturday's Remembrance Day banquet.Bistro Knowlton Pub Üî.267, Knowlton Road.Knowlton, Q.C.Reservations: (450) 242-686 Üe Evening Specials Monday: Pasta night $6.99 Tuesday: Salmon filet $9.99 Wednesday: Pepper steak $6.99 Thursday: Blue marlin $10.99 or 1/2 chicken $6.95 Friday: Rib steak $12.99 Saturday: Chicken & ribs $10.99 Sunday: Prime rib roast beef $14.99 Come in any night between November 1st and November 30th, Bring in this coupon and Order the nightly special and received a second FOR FREE! Looking for a gift idea?Think of the warmth and comfort of fur Leatk Suede Sheepskin Ready to wear or made to measure.You don't like the style of your fur coat anymore, we could probably RECYCLE it.fourrures 69 Drummond St., GRANBY (450) 372-3434 DENIS PARADIS Assemblée publique Public Meeting Knowlton Mercredi 15 novembre, 2000, 19h Wednesday Nov.15, 2000, 7 p.m.Oddfellow’s Hall 476 chemin Knowlton, Knowlton Inquiries: (819) 243-5351 Ê+Libeml Authorized by Yvon Labonté, official agent page 4 Wednesday, November 15, 2000 .Brome County^Mpws Tailpipe testing will make its debut in 2004 I’ve mentioned before that mandatory tailpipe testing is coming to Quebec, and now it’s official.By 2004, every motor vehicle in the province will have to take and pass a vehicle emis- sions test.Things will get underway in 2002, when every light vehicle (that’s anything under 3000 kg) in the Montreal area will have to get an emissions test, costing about $40.At the same time all heavy vehicles registered in Quebec will also have to undergo an emissions test.The test must be repeated every two years, and be carried out at a govern- ment-certified - garage.UNDER In 2003 the test- THE ing will be expand- HOOD ed to cover other _______________ large urban areas, Maurice while in 2004 the Crossfield program goes into ———— effect for all of Quebec’s cars, trucks motorcycles and heavy vehicles.Considering the different exhaust systems on motorcycles, I’m not exactly sure how that’s going to work.If your vehicle fails, you will then be faced with making whatever repairs necessary to have your vehicle pass the test.Luckily, in the first year the required repairs are limited to $200.If your vehicle still fails to pass the test then, you’re off the hook.At least for a couple of years.Smog Reduction The tailpipe testing program will hopefully reduce the amount of smog and pollution caused by cars that don’t have properly working anti pollution equipment.Montreal was targeted first because it’s the part of Quebec where the smog is the worst.There are approximately 1.5 million motorized vehicles on Montreal’s roads, and experts predict another 300,000 will be there within the next half-dozen years.The big trucks pollute the worst, and despite rising fuel costs they are still the most popular way to haul goods from point A to point B.All of those cars and trucks are giving the environment a hard time, producing something like 70 per cent of all atmospheric emissions in the Montreal region alone.That’s 90 per cent of all Bags of Bottles The Cowansville Scouts, Cubs and Beavers Bottle Drive We wish to thank all of the leaders, parents and friends who helped to make this day a success.Pictured above are the proprietors of the Marche Vallee Bleue Inc.receiving an award certificate for their continuing support of the 1st Cowansville Scouting Movement.In order left to right: Michael Wilkinson (Chairman), Chris Carter (Scout), Chantal and Pierre Benjamin (Marche Valle Bleue Inc.), Ross Côté (Leader).In front: Mariah Côté (Beaver), Leigh Ann Côté (Cub).• Gracious living for retired people • Private rooms with bath • Home-cooked meals MUSSELS All you can eat every Friday evening $12.95 Sunday BRUNCH 11 a.m.to2p.m.$18.95 TABLE D’HOTE & BISTRO MENU every evening ROOM AND MEAL PACKAGE froms159 for 2.service included In week, 50% off the room price, the second and the third night with meal plan NOVEMBER - WILD GAME MENU Caribou-stag • wild boar • pheasant Wild rabbit • duck • quail the carbon monoxide and 50 per cent of all the carbon dioxide, the main gas being blamed for the greenhouse effect.The announcement has environmentalists smiling, because the government is finally doing something they’ve been lobbying for for a long time.Tailpipe emissions tests have been mandatory in British Columbia since 1992, and Ontario brought in its own program in 1998.The new program may spell the end of the old beater car, the one that coughs and chokes its way down the road.I’ve had a couple of cars that I almost hated to drive, convinced they were tearing a hole in the ozone layer everywhere I went.No more.On the bright side the new program not only promises to cut emissions, but motorists will save money in the long run as well.That’s because a properly maintained car gets better gas mileage, putting more money into your pocket in the long run.Get Ready Now My advice is to start getting ready for tailpipe testing now.Make sure your car gets a regular tuneup, and that your exhaust system is in good working order.A smooth running engine with fresh spark plugs and a clean air filter will give you better gas mileage and reduce emissions.The savings can be significant, with most tuneups paying for themselves fairly quickly.On the more expensive end of things are the catalytic converter and oxygen sensor.If either of these fail to work properly, your car will fail the test.Costly, yes, but if you don’t fix them they end up costing the environment more.They also nibble into your bank account as they nibble into your fuel mileage.So like it or not, there will be no escaping the tail pipe test.While that might leave some drivers grumbling, we’ll all win out in the long run.Diane Demers foot care hygienist L Manicure and nail care for** • Caring personnel on duty 24 hr./dav • Generator emergency system, cable, TV • Delightful environment • Near central services; churches, banks, hospital, CLSC For more information call,the Manager: 450-263-4404 Please reserve early for holiday meetings.Gift certificates available.Reception and meeting rooms with panoramic view, up to 100.572, ch.Lakeside, Lac Brome Rés.(450) 243-0404 1-888-922-0404 Application of permanent nails (Gift certificates available) (450) 266-0997 245 de la Rivière, Cowansville, Que. Brome County News Wednesday, November 15, 2000 page 5 Letters to the Editor Brome Lake council a secret society?Dear Editor, Brome Lake's current town council has been in office for over a year now, so it’s time to stop blaming Homer Blackwood for not being able to get things done.Homer was a consummate politician, he operated the town in a fair manner, but, unfortunately often in secret.With the current council, the fairness has gone, the secrecy remains.Last week the readers of the Record were amazed to read a quote by Mayor Neil saying that he was outraged that after he took legal action against two ex-cops (in the Gauthier case) that the public found out what the town was doing.A similar item a few weeks before that informed the public that the town had been negotiating in secret with the provincial police for an eventual takeover of duties in Brome Lake.This was so secret that not even the councillor in charge of police knew what was going on.This is not a republic.The mayor was not elected to operate his council in secret meetings and then hold public meetings where not everything is discussed.A democracy thrives, or dies, on information.Secret meetings may be good for the ego of our council members, but they cost us money, and they cut off council members from what’s really going on.The town, if it had listened to its critics before wasting money on the current water works project, would not have planned to have run alongside the highway; but they acted alone and now it has to be moved back to square one.We end up paying the bill for nothing.The theatre project, involving a combination of a community building and a theatre building is a classic victim of secrecy by the town, and poor communications by the theatre’s board.The theatre project was so secret that the councillors at one point were planning to build a building on a property without even letting the owner in on it! Even today, the council does not know why the theatre is so important to the economy of Knowlton in particular, and all of Brome Lake in the long run.Instead it has made enemies of anyone who dares to speak out on such folly.None of this is necessary, because if the town of Brome Lake were to openly put forward a plan to build a community hall, separate from its community centre that would meet the physical and leasing requirements of Theatre Lac Brome, using funds raised by the theatre to erect it, and not spending, or donating more to the theatre on an annual basis than it would if the theatre were to remain elsewhere, then few would have grounds to disagree.The town would get a free hall for all sorts of events when the theatre was not operating.The theatre would pay less in heat, less in taxes, less in upkeep.The town would benefit the most because theatres bring in people who not only buy tickets, but are shown to spend up to eight times that amount in a town where the theatre operates.The town council still doesn’t know it, but that’s why the theatre was started in the first place.Operating a town in the dark is not good on many fronts: Council is not only removed from the theatre, it’s removed from most of what’s happening in Knowlton: sign bylaws, Mill Pond, noise bylaws, zoning matters, the crosswalk, skating and most of all city hall itself.Brian Timmins Knowlton Council has responsibility to protect lake Dear Editor, I am sure many of you are aware that our lake is in need of immediate attention.There are many people becoming sick from swimming or merely walking in the water.The legal (tolerated) amount of fecal coliform is 200 parts per million.There are places in the lake where the town itself has taken tests of over 2,500 and they go unreported because of the system they use to inform the public.The information they give the public leads people to believe that it is safe to swim any- where in Brome Lake.The truth is, there are several areas that are considered extremely contaminated and they are never brought to the public's attention.The way their regulations are set up, the ministry tells us it is acceptable to swim in water with a fecal coliform content of 200.But they also say now that nothing over 5 is acceptable in drinking water.What child or adult for that matter goes swimming without swallowing a few mouthfuls of water?The mere sight of the water is enough to keep an adult from entering.It is the children who don’t understand any of this and are constantly complaining of skin, eye and nasal infections, all related to swimming in contaminated water.This summer we had over 116 days of algae bloom.There are people around the lake who choose to try and convince people that there are many other reasons for the present state of the lake and that it should be left alone.The lake has many problems but we can only correct one at a time.The town's septic system is due to be upgraded and enlarged for it is overworked now with all the construction in the last 30 years and the fact that almost all houses classed as weekenders in the late 70s are fulltime residences now.Our new mayor says our lake is fine the way it is; he doesn’t swim in it.He always talks of going back to Imaginac-tion.It was in this very report that the town was notified of major problems around the lake with sewage systems, but he chose to ignore it then also, he was a member of council at the time.We can no longer ac- cept the towns inaction on stopping the raw sewage going into the lake.The town has a responsibility to give all citizens around the lake a sewage system, so that we may begin restoration of the lake.It is time for the mayor to get the funding in place.The Town of Brome Lake has a responsibility to all of our children and grandchildren to give them a healthy clean lake to swim in once again.Lloyd Sturtevant Brome Lake Fund-raiser for missing children Dear Editor, We wish to inform the community about the Cowansville United Church fund-raiser which will take place on Nov.25 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.at 203 Main St.This fund-raiser is our second annual Lost Angels Christmas Sale.There will be artisans, bake table, new and used, toys, books.Also lunch will be available.Sharon Page Cowansville DUKE, NOBLE, General Partnership % 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 LENNOXVILLE 127 Principale St.Suite 105 164-A Queen St.Suite 1 (450) 263-4123 (819) 346-0333 Brow - T£WS Sdh MB» 4M*.utes i • Video boutique • French & English Videos • New Piay Station • In House Specials NEW DVD MACHINE RENTALS & DVD RENTALS $ 10/night for machine fir DVD 472-2 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton (near IGA) 243-5050 CREATION CHRISTINA Christina Bushey opend Creation Christina in March of 1998.It was a dream come true.Soon after that she hired Maria Royea, a local woman with 11 years experience.Maria had been hairdressing in Edmonton for 5 years and had returned to the Knowlton area.In January 2000 another local woman, Carol Hadd, joined the team as a manicurist/pedicurist with 10 years experience.It was evident that the 350 sq.ft.on St.Paul Street was much too small so the operation moved and expanded in October to 38 Victoria with the addition of Carolyn Lemaire, an esthetician with 4 years experience.“Our hopes are that the salon and mini spa will be enjoyed by everyone.We all need a little pampering life.” ^ page 6 Wednesday, November 15, 2000 Brome County News Massey-Vanier to hold annual sports auction Saturday By Mike Hickey Special to the Record Fund-raising is an integral part of any high school extracurricular program and Massey-Vanier is no different from any other school participating in the Eastern Townships Interscholastic Athletic Conference.With that in mind the school is asking the local community to get involved in its 5th annual athletics auction.The event will be held this Saturday at 10 a.m.on the school grounds in Cowansville and will continue until all items are sold.All money raised from the auction will be used to fund the school's highly successful interscholastic athletic program."Over the years the efforts of the students and volunteer coaches have been rewarded with league and provincial championships in all sports," athletics coordinator Bob Kay said Tuesday."Our annual budget comes from the Eastern Townships School Board as well as various fundraising athletic activities that are organized by the school, the athletics department and the parent committee.Kay stressed the fact that those interested in helping to make the event a success could do so it two ways."The first way is by donating one or more items to be auctioned.The second way is by attending the auction and bidding on the many new and used items that are available." The school and local communities A Parade To Remember ¦ ?.CAROUNE KEHNE/CORRES PONDENT Cowansville residents came out on a rainy day to honour veterans of foreign wars.In the annual parade, veterans were joined by Air Cadets, Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, other Legion members and government representatives in the march down rue Davignon.The parade ended back at the Cenotaph for the laying of wreaths in honour of the dead.Following the service, Chief Warrant Officer Normand Roberge and comrade Robert Lizotte unveiled a brass plaque in memory of the gunners of the 24th and 75th Field Battery RCA and Second Canadian Medium Regiment.-Caroline Kehne, Record Correspondent.CHAUFFAGE Produits Pétroliers «VIGNE Inc.have been overwhelming in their support so far.The items up for bid include a home fitness weight machine valued at $1,000, various antiques, brand new in-line skates, ski boards, cross-country skis and an autographed hockey stick signed by the Canadiens' Jose Theodore.Certificates include five different sets of Montreal Canadiens hockey tickets (two sets in the Reds), ski lessons at Glen Mountain, various passes for Energie Sud and the new Knowlton Fitness Club as well as passes for the Cowansville Golf Club.Kay is quick to point out that the above is just a partial list and the organizing committee continues to solicit other outstanding items and will continue to accept donations.The event will be held in the school's gymnasium (entrance by Ade-lard-Godbout Street) and anyone wishing to make a donation should contact Bob Kay or Henry Blumenfeld at 263-3772 or Ron Fava at 263-7925.Pick-up of donations will be available.«pijglP » r- * MUpti: ** «¦ IF.! ÉlüV.Gamblers & Girls COURTESY JACQUES LAURENT Sunshine Theatre Productions brings a classic story of gamblers, dancing girls and missionaries to life in its first musical, Guys & Dolls, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, and directed by Sunil Mahtani.Based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon, Guys & Dolls sets two distinctive love stories against a backdrop of late 1940s New York City and features such Broadway classics as "Luck Be A Lady,” “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ The Boat," “A Bushel And A Peck" and “Guys & Dolls." It opens at the Knowlton Pub Playhouse tomorrow night and runs through Dec.3.Performances are Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m.and Sundays at 2 p.m.Tickets cost $12 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.To make reservations, call (450) 539-3604. BROME COUNTY NEWS Wednesday, November 15, 2000 page 7 Wednesday, Nov.15 Sunday, Nov.19 Open 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.wed.-Sat.(6 p.m.Sun.) ,\3 L L Brome, 91 Lakeside, Knowlton, 450-243-0123 T- — page 8 Wednesday, November 15, 2000 Val Perkins couple remember a life torn by war MURIELLE PARKES/RECORD CORRESPONDENT / Katherine and George Fischer, after 62 years of marriage, reflect on their fulfilling and satisfying life’ together.Tm going to walk over the ocean (to get home)’ By Murielle Parkes Record Correspondent Vale Perkins The story of George and Katherine Fischer, ethnic Germans born in Yugoslavia and living in Vale Perkins, is replete with romance, drama, intrigue and adventure: the ingredients of a great novel or a Hollywood movie.During the 30s and 40s the lives of the two were irrevocably shaped by one of the biggest catastrophes in history, World War II.George and Katherine were born in small towns 12 km apart in northern Yugoslavia; however, Katherine lived for seven years, from 1929-1936, in Montreal with her parents and her brother.The two children were sent back to Yugoslavia when their grandmother fell ill and “begged” to see them again.“(It was) at the wrong time,” remarked Katherine ruefully.Canadian-educated and accustomed to a western lifestyle, Katherine found herself at a “social disadvantage back in Yugoslavia.” “It was hard for me,” she said.Moreover, the seven years away from Yugoslavia had left her German language skills rusty.“We never spoke German, because my parents were trying to learn English from us”, she explained.“I was very desperate to come home.I’d write to my parents: ‘If you don’t let me come back soon, I’m going to walk over the ocean.” Instead, she stayed and met George.“I caught my fish (Fischer), on the Danube,” she said with a laugh.In 1938 the two married in Bukin, her home town.She was 17 going on 18.He was a year older.George already had his own wool spinning business and was the youngest master in his trade.“We were on our own.it was a partnership,” explained Katherine.“Everything was going well.” Then George was conscripted into the Yugoslav army.On April 6, 1941, Hitler invaded Yugoslavia.Seven days later Belgrade fell, and George was drafted into the Hungarian army.In 1944 the Communists invaded Yugoslavia.Again, George changed uniforms; this time, he was “exchanged into” the German army.“It was a holy mess,” he said.George and Katherine lost contact with each other.“The Russians came from the East and the Germans and the Hungarians, they retreated,” explained George.Civilians were ruthlessly uprooted.Katherine was living with her son and in- laws in Baka (Yugoslavia).George’s brother was home on furlough.His sister, pregnant at the time, and her two children were there, too.A couple of days earlier, forced out of her home, she had sought refuge with her parents and Katherine.The reprieve was short lived.“The Russians came at 11:00 o’clock,” said Katherine.“And they told us, ‘In the morning at 7:00 o’clock, you are to be at the town hall.” The family scrambled to pack food, clothes and fodder for the horses.That night, they slaughtered a pig - “a smaller pig, not too big,” said Katherine.“We cut that up in pieces and sort of fried the meat all during the night.packed it into a special container, at least so we had some food for a while.” Katherine figured she was one of the luckier ones because she had her overseas trunk.“I was well off.I had that (trunk) packed all the time with kids’ clothes and my clothes and things.” She also took a bag stuffed full of wool from the show room, for hand knitting.“We had that factory there,” said Katherine.“We had 14 employees at that time, and all I could do was.,” her voice trailed off.“I was so upset, I took a big butcher knife and I went and cut all the belts of the machinery so they (the Russians) couldn’t use it.” Not all civilians - like George’s 82-year-old aunt, who was almost blind and loiew nothing about politics - fully understood what was happening.“The (soldiers) came and they said, ‘Out! Out!’ and she sat up, and she didn’t see right away.So bang! She was gone.In her bed.And my grandmother, the same thing.” They also shot all the men, said George.“Like her uncles.they just took the men and threw them in the ditches and.” “Bang! Bang! Bang!” motioned Katherine.“All of them.” The young women who stayed behind were sent off to Russia to work in the coal mines.“Mostly they didn’t come back because the conditions were so awful,” explained George.“Mostly, they died.there was no heat and for food all they got was cabbage soup and two pieces of black bread.” With the Russian invasion, Katherine and her family became displaced persons.Overnight, they lost their property, their possessions.“Everything!!” exclaimed Katherine.“Our assets.We had worked 300 years down there and we lost everything.” For two years (1944-1946), Katherine and family travelled from one camp to another in a covered wagon.They passed through Hungary, then Austria and Czechoslovakia, up to North Eastern Germany and back again to Czechoslovakia.There, they met up with the Americans, who brought them back to Austria at the end of the war.George also ended up in Austria, but on a farm “in a small little hick town” in the British zone near Klagenfurt.Neither knew of the other’s whereabouts.“So many people were displaced,” said Katherine.“Parents looking for children.children looking for parents.” “1 knew the family had left home,” said George.“But I didn’t know if they were alive or where they went.I just knew they left because when the war finished, the Communists came.” He appealed to the Red Cross in Klagenfurt.Meanwhile, Katherine was being sent by the Americans to various camps to act as an interpreter - it was known she could communicate in five languages: “a bit of French, very good English, a bit of Yugoslavian, a bit of Hungarian and good German, enough to make myself understood,” she said.“I could help so many people! Only we couldn’t help ourselves.” In 1946, more than a year after George had filed with the Red Cross, he received a telegram from Katherine who had learned of his whereabouts.Six days later, after a six-hour hike over the mountains and a smuggled train ride between the British and American zones, the family was finally reunited in Linz.They were all there - wife, son and relatives.“The kids said, ‘Who’s that?Who’s that?’ Be cause they hadn’t seen me for five or six years," remarked George.With no work available anywhere, the family remained in camp for more than a year but travelled to a camp in Germany and applied for visas from Hanover.March 13, 1949, George, Katherine and nine-year-old Joe arrived in Windsor Station, but without their papers.A crew member had broken into their strongbox and stolen everything.“It was my first disappointment coming to Canada.They took all our papers.We had nothing.” Today, the couple talk about tough times and hope, hard work and success.“We had good times.We had very bad times.It was hectic and interesting.I went through such schools,” she said.“I learned to survive on nothing but grass.I used to be afraid of the sight of blood yet I ended up being the nurse for the whole colony.” George is equally reflective.His life was “fulfilling and satisfying.” He was lucky, he said, “If you have to, you learn so fast.It’s amazing how much you can endure.” HARDWOOD FLOORING PRE-GLUED TILES Atlantic Oak 2 in.(10 coats) Starting at No wax.Starting at J _ ( FLOOR CERAMIC ÏÜ”/ $¦* 39 îikÆlSÉI FLOOR COVERING $C95 No Wax Starting at COMMERCIAL CARPET DOOR MAT starting at Choice of 5 colours •VJLMfNTl i pwiir ] 9 Irwin St, Starting at résidentiel ¦ commercial 378-3951 ¦ Brome County News Wednesday, November 15, 2000 page 9 Vets: CONTINUED from page 1 “The French people were so thankful that we had invitations everywhere,” Gauthier recalled, noting the difference between his reunion and stark landscape of 1945.“There was hardly anything to eat in 1945.By the time we landed, the Germans had been there for four years.” Wartime service had a few perks: Gauthier was first stationed at Lille, the “Paris of the North” for two months.“For 45 years after, the people we stayed with - a station master and his wife, a school teacher - sent letters and cards until they both passed away.” From 1945 to 1946, Gauthier served in Paris with the Pay Corps where he worked out of the Palais d’Orsay.“The Palais d’Orsay was rented by the Canadian government who had granted every Canadian combatant one week leave in Paris,” recalled Gauthier.“At first, they stayed in various hotels, and later in the Palais.I really enjoyed it.” Yesterday, Gauthier talked to students at Heroes’ Memorial School in Cowansville.“I referred to Lester B.Pearson’s speech in which he said, ‘We have to remove the cause of war, not war itself.” HAROLD RING Harold Ring was born in Brigham.When he volunteered in 1941 at age 17, he was rejected for being too young.“They told me they were having too much trouble with the young guys,” says Ring.In 1942, at age 19, he volunteered again and was accepted into the Army Service Corps in Montreal.From there, he went to a holding unit in Longueuil, then to Huntingdon for basic training, then on to Camp Borden, Ontario.In May 1943, he arrived in England, debarking at Liverpool and on to a field unit on the southeast coast.He later transferred to infantry where he was sent to Italy.He still remembers his landing in Naples.“We embarked at Naples.There was no wharf, just pontoons swaying back and forth.All around the harbour, there were lots of ships sunk.” After moving with his unit through Italy, he finally came home to Brigham CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT in October 1945 where he got work on a farm.At age 78, Ring is still working and now, living in Cowansville.He wants younger generations to understand that there is nothing romantic about war.“They should know that this should never happen again,” he says.BILL AND MARGARET SMITH Bill and Margaret Smith have been married for 58 years.Born in St.Lambert, Bill Smith was a machinist and mechanic before he enlisted in April 1940 in Montreal.“My friends screwed up the equipment and I had to fix it,” said Smith.His finesse with equipment earned him a position getting equipment into battle ready condition.He worked in the Atlantic Command repairing anti-aircraft guns in Windsor NS and then Hamilton, ON.By the end of the war, he was working in the artisans’ shop making special weaponry for spy school in Oshawa, making special hand guns and booby traps for resistance forces.He studied in the Army’s longest running training course, where he learned optics, mirrors and fine mechanics.He and his peers were known as the ‘jewellers of the army’.Smith met his future bride Margaret in the early days of the war.Margaret worked for the Canadian government in administration and had tickets to go to Belmont Park “We met on a blind date in 1941," said Smith.“I had a previous date and broke it to go out with her.” CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT I wl m ' > si Harold Ring.“We were both going out with other people,” adds Margaret with a twinkle in her eye.They had a lot in common, including the fact that Bill’s mother and father and Margaret’s father had all been members of the Black Watch.The couple were married in 1942.Margaret Smith recalled the anxiety of not knowing what lay ahead for her husband.“I never knew if he was going to ship off,” she said.“Three times he was on the draft for overseas and three times he didn’t go.The last time, he was right at the train and didn’t board because he was pulled aside to repair guns at New Glasgow N.S.” His wartime training in fine mechan- CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Bill and Margaret Smith.ics earned him post-war jobs in the pulp and paper industry and later, in Shell ^ Canada where he worked for over three decades.The father of five grown children, he still loves to build things, such as the miniature cannon that he built and fires on special occasions.The couple live in Montreal but will soon be moving permanently to the Eastern Townships where they have a cottage.Both recently received their Legion pins for 45 years of service and Margaret is a representative the “Silver Cross Mothers”.Their marriage is still going strong after nearly six decades.“The priest, best man and bride’s maid are all still alive,” said Smith.In ^ 1992, the couple renewed their vows with the same priest who married them 50 years earlier.“When it came time to say ‘I do’, I said, ‘I did’!” said Smith.CORDIALE I N V ITATION / CORDIAL INVITATION L’Hôpital BMP et les CLSC et CHSLD de la Pommeraie vous invitent à rassemblée publique annuelle et à la prestation du conférencier humoristique Carol Allain «Stress, santé et humour» CL SC CHS LD LiPonmie BMP Hospital and les CLSC et CHSL0 de la Pommeraie invite you to their Annual Public Meeting! Le mercredi 29 novembre 2000 à 19h30 Wednesday November 29, 2000 at 7:30 p.m.Au Théâtre Princess, 141, rue Principale, Cowansville Princess Theatre, 141 Main St., Cowansville.Entrée libre / Free admission Pour information/ For information: (450) 266-5522 Gauthier. page 10 Wednesday, November 15, 2000 Call Sherbrooke: (819) 569-9525 between 8:30 a.m.and 430 p.m.E-mail: recordad@interlinx.qc.ca or Knowlton: (450) 242-1188 between 9:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m.Brome County News CLASSIFIED DEADUNE: 10 A.M.WORKING DAY PREVIOUS TO PUBLICATION Or mail your prepaid classified ads to The Record, P.O.Box 1200, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1H 5L6 001 Property For Sale OS For Rent | Job Opportunities 125 Work Wanted .140 Professional Services 190 Cars For Sale ROYAL LEPAGE Action, Norman Labrecque (affiliated real estate agent), 3 Victoria, Knowlton.Call (450) 242-2000.035 For Rent BROMONT Bachelor apartment, 3 1/2, furnished, washer, dryer, heated, close to ski hill.$385 monthly.References required.Call (450) 534-0029 after 6 p.m.or 242-2953 daytime.KNOWLTON - 4 1/2 house on Lakeside Street.Available immediately.$550.monthly.Not heated.Call (450) 378-4826 after 5 p.m.NEW IN SUTTON -Bungalow, 5 1/2, large yard, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, fresh paint, clean, private parking.Electricity not included.$425 monthly.Available immediately.Call (450) 538-2911 after 5 p.m.or 538-0470 anytime.WEST BROME -Mobile home for sale, possibly rent (reference required).Reduced price.1976, 3 bedrooms, 1 acre rented lot.Must see.Available November 1.(450) 539-1936.060 House Sitting HOUSE SITTING SERVICE.Leave on vacation worry-free.Home watch, animal feedings, plant watering, etc.Call Linda (450) 263-9731.995 Career Training EXCITING well paid careers in computer programming and internet website design.We will prepare suitable applicants.Ministry of Education Registered Home Study Diploma Program.Financial assistance, loaner computer systems and job placement tools available.No experience necessary.1-800-477-9578 www.cmstrain-ing.com SAW MILL near Cowansville on Route 139 is looking for Laborers to work days or evenings, permanent or part-time.Requirements are: responsible, motivated and in good physical condition.Salary determined by experience.Send resume to: 128 Maple Dale, East Farnham, Quebec, J2K 5A5 or fax: (450) 266-1686.Looking for a job or qualified personnel?Consult our Classified ads! 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Deadline: 10 a.m.working day previous to publication Brome County News CLASSIFIED Wednesday, November 15, 2000 page 11 Business Director Car Maintenance-Garage AUTOÉLEGTgJfttte— ~ttïcmHPagé ,, Thinking about • Electronic Fuel Injection ._______ ¦ General Maintenance changing your Urea & tune-up • Hankook Tires before winter 1163 ch.Knowlton (Rte 139) West Brome (beside Marché Vallée Bleu) Tel.: 263-5858 Electrical Contractor Les Installations Électriques D1ÈLIAMS Electric R.B.Q.8223-5524-19 e Industrial, Commercial, Residential Mark Quilliams ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR 2 Stairs, Knowlton TEL.: (450) 242-2552 Decorating - Lamps for Sale ‘link fiam-Smart t where yesterdays light tomorrow Custom-made lampshades, any size or shape Carolyn Smart 4 Paige Rd., West Holton (450) 243-6811 425 Bus.Opportunities CASH IN / CASH OUT! 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Roll Call: Name a dangerous situation that you have experienced.All answered by recalling several personal instances.We wear a Poppy for Remembrance Day and brought in postage stamps for Christmas cards to be sent out to sick and shut-ins friends.Did you know that William Barker (1895-1930) of Manitoba is Canada’s most decorated W.W.1 war hero?On November 11th our war veteran, Mary Harvey will a lay a W.I.wreath in memory of the women who served our country, and Thelma Rhicard will assist her.A reminder to prepare our annual reports after this meeting and mail them off to our corresponding county convener ASAP, so she can meet her deadline to Q.W.I.Remember all conveners have a time frame to meet, please help them to do so by getting your report mailed early.Many articles for the wool gathering will be distributed to Saint Michael’s Mission, Horizion pour Elle, B.M.P.Hospital and the Veterans Hospital.Dianne Tait read the financial report with a good balance and paid all the bills.June Lamey handed in money from sales of cards.More cookbook money was handed in and deposited in its account.There are many good cooks in Missisquoi County which have recipes in this book.If you are interested to buy one or 10 at a discount, contact June Lamey for information at (450) 298-5401.This being Safety month our convener Larraine Paquet handed out sheets to everyone with information on “Can Your Kitchen Pass The Food Safety Test”?What comes to mind when you think of a clean kitchen?Shiny waxed floors?Gleaming stainless sinks?Spotless counters and neatly arranged cupboards?They can help, but a truly “clean” kitchen - that is, one that ensures safe food - relies on more than just looks.It also depends on safe food practices.In the home, food safety concerns revolve around three main functions: food storage, food handling, and cooking.To see how well we were doing we answered the quiz of 10 questions.Then Larraine read on how we can make the meals and snacks from our kitchen the safest possible.The descriptions of a safe kitchen was very important and interesting to hear.There were two winners that tied.Pearle Ingalls Yates and Dianne Rhicard each received a gift.If anyone would like to attend a meeting as a guest please call anyone of the members or call Dianne Rhicard at 248-3616 the W.I.Publicity Convener.Submitted by Dianne Rhicard Saskatoon, SK, S7M 5E3.**?#?*?*?*?#?*?*?*?#?*?*?*?#?*?!?»?*n*ci#niEi»n*nia* * Richford /sheet - ONLY MON.-FRI.9-5:30 P.M.SAT.: 9-3 P.M.CLOSED SUNDAYS rn “J every DAY 2 Main St., Richford 848-7500 “* ?*?*?*?*?•?#?*?•?*?*?*?•?fn*n#n*n*a*n*a#EJiEi#E!fa#na Double your coupons on Wednesday Whitman candies Xmas cards & toys Perfumes have arrived Water globes *2995 UCW meeting The monthly meeting of the Creek UCW was held on October 18, 2000 at 10:30 a.m.in the Church Hall.The president, Nancy Seaman, welcomed everyone, particularly our guest, and circulated the agenda.The Devotions were led by Jean Webster with a theme on giving thanks, with particular emphasis on the little things.She read excerpts from a book based on Thanksgiving.A prayer was then read after which the ladies joined in the Lord’s Prayer.Jean then talked about the beginnings of the United Church Women and read the purpose of this organization.Helen McGovern reported on the Northern Lights organization.This group appears to have sufficient funds for the year.Lynn Meleg finalized arrangements for the Friendship Tea.Under the heading of Correspondence the following was reported: Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship submitted a request for funds.A card was read from May and Doug Banks and Nellie Williams mailed from Vancouver while on their cross-Canada trip.Thank you notes were received from Letti Cox for the basket sent to her during her convalescence; and from Tanya Johanson for our kind wishes, prayers and roses.A new approach was discussed regarding Christmas baskets.Letti Cox will provide the baskets.May Banks will solicit non-perishable food such as nuts, chocolates, candies and other items like plush toys and word puzzles.Anna Eichenberger will look into Auberge Quilliams as a possible venue for the Christmas luncheon.Following the Mizpah Benediction the ladies joined together for lunch.I" — ¦ Cut me out Cut me out «a- b 64 O) 0^0 mgs «S u 5 O w c Œ UJ 3 s » nlEii oc^ls ' 1L>0, V