The record, 29 novembre 2000, Supplément 1

Brome County NEW Wednesday, November 29, 2000 ROÇH ER VALUE RES 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 English version of cancer guide launched By Maurice Crossfield Buoyed by the success of the French language version, the CLSC-CHSLD La Pommeraie has launched an English version of its comprehensive cancer care book.“This book is an indispensable source of information," said Isabelle Gely.“It helped demystify medical terms and gave me a better understanding of treatment measures and their side effects.It helped me in choosing which specialists to consult and to prepare myself for the loss of my hair.My husband and son were greatly helped by the section devoted to caregivers.” The book, originally launched in French last year, is intended to be a guide for those suffering from cancer.Viewed as a bible of cancer treatment in Brome-Missisquoi, it lets cancer patients and their caregivers know what to expect at different stages of the illness and what services are out there to help people with cancer.“The English version is not just a translation; it is an adaptation,” said La Pommeraie spokesman Jacques Jobin.“A lot of people have worked very hard on this.” The adaptation has taken into account the needs of the English population.As well, it has benefited from feedback given over the last year to the original French language version.SEE GUIDE, PAGE 8 sat :^:-ury Irr — g; «ftré- ••• " Resurrection CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Rev.James Gray, dressed in a painter's cap and paint-spackled clothing, has been at work with the aid of volunteers trying to prepare the Christ Church of Sweetsburg, closed since the early 1970s, for the Dec.10 service of the Église de la vie abondante, a member of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada.It will be the congregation's first service in the restored church.For more on this historic event, please see page 7.Meeting to explain new location of cultural centre project Dec.4 By Maurice Crossfield Residents of the Town of Brome Lake will be able to get a look at a proposed community centre/theatre project at a special meeting to be held on Dec.4.The presentation, which will get underway at the Legion Community Centre at 6:45 p.m., will give the Brome Lake council and the public at large a look at the new project, which features a new look and a new location.If accepted, the new community centre and theatre would be built on Mt.Echo Road, about 500 metres from the four-way stop in the middle of town, on the right hand side of the road.The building would include a large hall, activity and meeting rooms, computer room, kitchen, CLSC clinic, office space, an art gallery and an auditorium.The building would cost about $1.6 million, with the money raised through private donations.“The members who have worked really hard on this project believe it is a good project,” said Town of Brome Lake Community Services director Johanne Morin.“They’ll have the chance to get feedback from the public on the fourth.” In recent years, Theatre Lac Brome had been considering the possibilities of moving out from behind the Knowl-ton Pub and into their own theatr space.SEE PROJECT, PAGE 8 Centre Electronique Informatiqi de Knowlton Sale & Repair.Audio/Video/Computer/Communication Knowlton 243-0487 tUWMpll OPEN DAILY 8-10 P.M.250 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton 243-6155 weldenTheatre 104 N.Main St.St.Albans, Vt.¦v” DEC Jim Carrey in THE GRINCH 7,9, Mat.Sat, Sun: 2,4 0 1 TO 7 Bruce Willis in UNBREAKABLE 7,9, Mat Sal., Sun.: 2 03 Robert DeNiro MEN OF HONOR _ 9:15, Mat.Sal., Sun.: 4:15 0 Kevin Spacey in PAY IT FORWARD 7, Mat.Sat, Sun.: 2 -A.Coming: Rug Rats in Paris, 102 Mmstxxu, Bounct, What Woman Want, Cast Away, Vertical Limit Résidence pour les Ainés / Retirement Residence Long term or convalescent stays with 24-hour nursing care 28 Mount Echo, Knowlton (450) 242-4663 i 1 Brome County News page 2 Wednesday, November 29, 2000 Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar December 1 Contemplate The Mystery - An exhibition of nativity scenes will be held at Knowlton United Church every Saturday and Sunday during December from 12:30 - 4 p.m.Donation, $3.Anyone willing to lend an unusual or interesting creche for this exhibit please contact Doreen Reglin at 243-6386 or the Knowlton Church Office at 243-6078 by Friday December 1st.Soup Luncheon to benefit Avante Women’s Center at St.James Anglican Church Hall, DuPont St., Bedford, 11:30 a.m.to 1:30 p.m.$5 adults, $2.50 children.Homemade soup, fresh bread and dessert.Please join us and have a chance to win a t-shirt.(450) 248-0530.December 2 Christmas Tea & Sale sponsored by ‘Sew & So Stitchers’ at the Memorial Hall, Stanbridge East, 12 noon to 4:30 p.m.Proceeds to benefit the Missisquoi Historical Society.Admission: $4.Light lunch.(450) 248-3153.Christmas Bazaar at the Catholic Church, Mansonville sponsored by the United Church of Mansonville, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.Light lunch served, tables for rent at $10, articles for sale by Ainslie Young.Info.(450) 292-5638.PJÜLP.Abercom will hold Christmas Open House at the Workshop, 11 Church St., West, Abercorn, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Lots of new crafts, Christmas decorations, knitted articles, flea market treasures.Live music, coffee and snacks served compliments of the ‘girls’.All welcome! Royal Canadian Legion ‘Flea Market and Craft Sale’ at 120 Davignon St., Cowansville, 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.$10 table.To reserve a table please contact the Legion, 263-3543.Christmas Craft Show and Bake Sale at Knowlton House, 401 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.Variety of crafts, Christmas crafts, baked goods.Proceeds to benefit the Activity Fund for all residents of Knowlton House.Raffle tickets available.Looking forward to seeing you there! Brome County Historical Society presents Series of Lectures on Eastern Townships History at the old Court House Archives, 15 St.Paul, Knowlton, 1 - 3 p.m.$2 entrance fee.Speaker: Eastern Townships History Lecturer, Jimmy Manon.Topic: From Newfane to Knowlton: The Windham County Loyalists During the American Revolution.Annual Bazaar and Soup and Dessert Luncheon at Granby United Church, 101 Principale, Granby, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m Entrance Free.Luncheon: Adults, $5, children, $3.Hours are from 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.Also, bake sale, plants, crafts, silent auction, plus.All are welcome! December 3 Royal Canadian Legion Breakfast at 120 Davignon St., Cowansville, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Everyone welcome! Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #158 Western Breakfast, All You Can Eat at 2 Curley St., Sutton, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Admission: $5 per person, children under 10, $2.50.All welcome! Annual Advent and Christmas Hymn Sing will be held at St.Michael and All Angels’ Church in Bolton Glen at 7:30 p.m.Come and join us in this celebration.ADVANCED NOTICE - Edith Kathan Home - Due to a conflict of dates as well as other circumstances, the Open House, scheduled for Sunday, Dec.3, 2000 is postponed to a later date.Frank Matthews, Chairman, E.K.Home Board.December 4 Advant Choir Service at St.Paul’s Church, Knowlton with The Georgeville Choir on Monday evening, Dec.4th at 7 p.m.Invite your friends! December 8 The Cowansville Royal Canadian Legion will hold a Dance at 120 Davignon St., Cowansville at 7:30 p.m.Orchestra: South Street Band.Admission, $3 per person.Members and non-members are welcome.Information, 263-3543.December 9 Santa Claus Parade will start at 1 p.m.from Windmill Plastics parking lot on Victoria St.to Knowlton Rd., (Main St.) , up England Hill (Lakeside St.), turn left on Victoria to Knowlton Academy featuring Waterloo Cadets, Harmony Band of Brome Lake, police and fire cruisers, some new additions plus our usual floats.Santa will give out Christmas cheer as usual at the end of the parade in the basement of Knowlton Academy.If you would like more information or would like to enter the parade, please contact Lions Ron Gibbs, 243-5004, Brian Herman, 243-6231, Wally Hoffmann, 538-2867 8f Jean Voisine, 450-535-6639.Bishop Stewart Memorial Church will hold a Ham and Scalloped Potato Dinner at 12 noon at BSM Anglican Church Hall, Garagona Rd., Frelighsburg.Sales table.Door prizes.Info.248-2350, 298-5377, 295-2201.December 10 The 75-voice Choeur Classique de L'Estiie and the Orchestre Symphonique de la Monteregie are proud to present Handel’s ‘Messiah’ at St.Eugene de Granby Church, Granby at 8 p.m.with Conductor Marc David and guest soloists.Tickets: $20.Information (450) 266-7827.December 16 Christmas Carol concert featuring Knowlton Harmony Band at the Knowl- ton United Church, 234 Knowlton Rd., at 4:30 p.m.All are welcome.Freewill donations accepted for the United Church in Knowlton.Arts Calendar To December 3 Guys & Dolls, a musical fable of Broadway, with music & lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling & Abe Burrows, now playing at the Knowlton Pub Playhouse through Dec.3.The Sunshine Theatre production is directed by Sunil Mahtani, with musical direction by Sacha Dmytruk and choreography by Joanne Watson.Tickets: $12; children 12 and under $5.Friday and Saturday shows sold out.There are a few tickets remaining for Thursday night and our final performance on Sunday afternoon.To make reservations, call 539-3604.December 2 & 3 Border Craft Show at Lennoxville Elementary School, Academy St., 10 - 4 p.m.50 tables.Free admission.Cantine available.Rainbow Country doggers, Sunday Dec.3, 2 p.m.Profits from table rentals go to organize a summer camp for children in Stanstead.For more information, contact Allan Nourse (819) 826-5092.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, 1st Sun.at 2:30 p.m., 4th at 11:30 p.m.(Christmas Eve) & 5th at 2:30 p.m; Ascension, West Brome, 1st, 2nd & 5th Sun.at 9:30 a.m.& 4th at 7 p.m.(Christmas Eve); Holy Trinity, Iron Hill, 1st & 5th Sun.at 11 a.m., 2nd & 3rd (Carol and Whitegift Parish of Brome Service) at 7:30 p.m., & 4th at 10 p.m.(Christmas Eve); St.John Evangelist, Brome Village, 1st, 2nd & 5th Sun.at 11 a.m., & 4th at 8:30 p.m.(Christmas Eve) 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 8i 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 & 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.SUTTON-DUNHAM UNITED: Everyone is cordially invited to attend services at 10:30 a.m.in Sutton on the first and second, Sundays and in Dunham on the third and fourth Sundays of each month.Rev.Arlen Bonnar leads Christmas Service on Friday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m.in Dunham.Rev.Russ Daye leads Sutton Christmas Eve service at 7:30 p.m.Come, let us worship Together.December 3 Annual Advent Service at All Saints’ Church, Dunham at 4 p.m.in aide of the Food Bank.Christmas and Advent music, children’s pageant and lessons.There will be a free will offering and refreshments will be served after the service.Community Notes Do you wish you could read better?Need help with basic math?Call the YA-MASKA LITERACY COUNCIL.Work one-on-one with a tutor and learn at your own pace.Lessons are FREE, private and confidential.Learning can be fun so why not do something for yourself today?Call Wendy at 263-7503.Want your name and number to be in all local households throughout the year?For $45 you can list in the SELF-EMPLOYED DIRECTORY.It is run by volunteers to keep your cost down.Call Toni Bos, 243-5222.ADVANCED NOTICE: EDITH KATHAN HOME.Due to a conflict of dates as well as other circumstances, the Open House, scheduled for Sunday, December 3, 2000 is postponed to a later day.Frank Matthers, Chairman, E.K.Home Board.Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 / 242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Published weekly by 1195 Galt E„ Sherbrooke, -—na.Quebec, JIG 1Y7 IRFr’ORO FAX: (819) 569-3945 E-mail: I\LUv2l\L/ newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: svww.sherbrookerecord.com Randy Kinnear Publisher.Sharon McCully Editor/Off.Mgr.Alison Steel Secretary .Lynda bellavance Advertising .Michel Duval Advertising .Sunil Mahtani Corresp.Editor Richard Lessard Prod.Mgr.Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman .Francine Thibault Prod.Superv .800 463-9525 (450) 242-1188 (450) 242-1188 (450) 242-6892 .800 463-9525 .800 463-9525 .800 463-9525 .800 463-9525 .800 463-9525 CIRCULATION Distributed to all Record subscribers every Wednesday as an insert, and to all households and businesses in 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 $67.86 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 Hotlinger Canadian Newspapers LP.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.I'll, ^ Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA ?r,us'* Brome County News Wednesday, November 29, 2000 page 3 Lion s Club prepares for Christmas parade Parade, food baskets and Santa's visit to bring cheer to Brome Lake By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent The Knowlton Lions’ Club will hold its annual Christmas parade at 1 p.m.on Saturday, Dec.9th.The parade will start at Windmill Plastics, travel up Knowlton Road to Lakeside and down Victoria to Knowlton Academy.Lions’ Club member Peter Treacy said that the parade will once again be open to individuals, businesses and groups who wish to take part.Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second and third prize winners in each category.All participants receive a plaque.The parade will wind up at Knowlton Academy, where spectators are invited inside to hear a concert by the Knowlton Harmony Band.Santa Claus will also be on hand distributing gifts to all children who visit.The Lions’ Club, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, has also begun its annual Christmas drive.This year’s goal for the drive, which ends Dec.l6th, is $20,0000.“All of the money raised will be spent in the Brome Lake area,” said Treacy.“It will be used to provide and maintain some of the many services for which our club has become recognized.These include Christmas food baskets, Christmas cheer baskets (for elderly and shut-ins), the Santa Claus Parade, Remembrance Day Brunch, scholarships for our students, the Scouting Movement, Wellness organization, Pettes Library, the food bank, Knowlton Academy, and École St.Edouard, the Disabled Ski Program, the Mobile Eye Clinic, the swimming and soccer programs as well as emer- gency help for individuals in this community.” He added that last year the club gave out over 90 food baskets and 30 cheer baskets to the elderly.Because there is no administrative overhead, one hundred percent of the donations are distributed back into the community.The Lions are looking for donations of cash and/or non-perishable food.Baskets will be distributed by Dec.23.Cash donations may be sent to : Knowlton Lions Club, P.O.Box 783, Knowlton, QC J0E-1VO.(Make cheques payable to the Knowlton Lions Club Inc.) For information, contact Brenda Ladd at (450) 263-5790.Heroes’ Memorial hosts pre-Christmas sale Looking for a gift idea?By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Heroes’ Memorial Elementary School recently played host to a pre-Christmas arts and crafts sale.According to organizer Sharon Page, the proceeds from the rental of 53 book, toy and craft tables, as well as from the Heroes’ Helpers Bake rliink of tke warmth and comfort of fur Start off the holiday season with a local tradition: Christmas Dinner at Cantine Danny Enjoy a traditional roast turkey dinner with all the special trimmings.Meal includes: I V green salad, tomato juice roast turkey and stuffing tourtiere, mashed potatoes and gravy vegetables, fresh rolls steam pudding and tea or coffee $9.95 plus tx Friday, December 1, 2000 11 a.m.to 2:30 p.m.Reservations are available but not required Cantine Danny 1149 Knowlton Road, West Brome 266-5476 You don't like the style of your fur coat anymore, we could probably RECYCLE it.fourrures 69 Drummond St., GRANBY (450) 372-3434 —,-—-——¦ CAROUNK KEHNE/COKRES Heroes’ Memorial Elementary School’s pre-Christmas arts and crafts sale raised funds for school projects.At the Heroes’ Helpers Bake Table are pictured volunteers Maureen Harkness, Rona Harling and Joan Lee.Leath Suede Sheepskin Ready to wear or made to measure.Table (pictured are volunteers Maureen Harkness, Rona Harling and Joan Lee), will be donated to fund projects at the school.Page did double duty organizing the sale and manning an information table for the Missing Chil- dren’s Network Canada.In addition to the Heroes’ arts and crafts sale, Cowansville’s Emmanuel United Church also hosted a Christmas arts and crafts bazaar on Nov.25.The proceeds from the rentals for that sale went to the Missing Children’s Network.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.LENNOXVILLE 164-A Queen St.Suite 1 (819) 346-0333 COWANSVILLE 127 Principale St.Suite 105 (450) 263-4123 Brome County News page 4 Wednesday, November 29, 2000 Letters to the Editor Combined project is not in the best long-term interests of the community Dear Editor, The proposed combined project by Community Services and Theatre Lac Brome on Mt.Echo Rd.has good possibilities.However, before becoming a reality, the impact of this project on the immediate vicinity must be considered, as well as the long-term development of the two organizations and the constituencies they serve.It is common sense to want to have a thorough understanding of the implications of developing a project this important to our future on Mt.Echo Rd.In regard to location: 1) The potential of development on Mt.Echo brings to the forefront one of the most pressing centreville issues at present, the municipal yards and south pond clean-up.If we decide to develop this project on Mt.Echo, this should provide the impetus needed to finally get the eyesore and environmental blight of the municipal yard out of our village and safely away from our waterways.It is time we look hard at Imagination's centreville committee recommendations, update them and start to follow through.2) A Community/Cultural Centre on Mt.Echo will encourage residential development in the immediate vicinity.We need to recognize this and envision de velopment scenarios and the necessary infrastructure to accommodate this potential.In regard to the combined project itself: 1) The Mt.Echo location represents some significant compromises for both Theatre Lac Brome and Community Services.Community Services will be less conveniently located for several neighbourhoods than before and is obviously less convenient for the schools.The Mt.Echo location offers a much better ambiance for a cultural centre than the last proposal at Lion's Park, however, this location still does not deliver the increased visibility that will help the cultural centre generate sustaining revenues and allow culture to take its rightful place as a centerpiece of our local economy.Neither organization could muster serious enthusiasm for Mt.Echo Rd.for their project alone.If Community Services did not have to accommodate the Theatre portion of the project, then the Lion’s Park location for Community Services could probably generate a good consensus.Theatre Lac Brome would be able to resume its search for a permanent home among more suitable locations.2) The construction estimates for a combined project are now essentially the same as what was projected as the sum for two separate projects.The ongoing savings (maintenance, heat, taxes, etc.) of a combined project would amount to less than five per cent of the operating budgets of these organizations.This combined project is being proposed by essentially the same group that proposed the combined project at Lion's Park, after having the first location thoroughly repudiated at a public consultation, and a siege mentality has set in.This group of directors from Community Services and Theatre Lac Brome have now decided that any further public consultation on the nature of the project will be counterproductive to the objective of building a combined project.The citizens of Brome Lake who are involved in the arts have been almost completely ignored in the development of any business plan or organizational structure.This, despite the fact that Community Services maintains they have a mandate in the field of cultural development and Theatre Lac Brome’s original intent was to build a cultural centre.The only public meeting held to discuss the nature of a combined project (February '99) did not indicate any real support for a combined project, in fact, quite the opposite.At the public consultation to present the combined Lion’s Park project (spring 2000), the entire meeting was taken up by people who opposed the location.There was no meaningful discussion on the nature of the combined project.The importance of these institutions to our quality of life should not be underestimated.The need for a full and open discussion in our community is absolutely essential to developing the best project(s) possible.Both organizations have had tremendous success, both have tremendous potential to grow and improve the quality of our lives even more.Consolidating these two organizations into one facility should be done only if it can be established that, in fact, this is the way to maximize their potential.This has not been done.According to the directors of both organizations responsible for proposing the combined project, the public zoning meeting to discuss required rezoning of the Mt.Echo Rd.location of Dec.4 will be the last opportunity for the public to be consulted on this project.Although the issue of location is on the table, this may be the only opportunity the public will get to ask those proposing this project what their actual vision is and why they believe the benefits of a combined project on Mt.Echo outweighs the benefits of separate projects in more appropriate locations.Both Theatre Lac Brome and Community Services deserve and need new facilities, and the proposed project represents a great improvement over the status quo.In my opinion, however, this proposal does not represent what is in the best long-term interests of the development of culture in our community and, ultimately, if we build this combined project, we will not realize the full benefits that two well-conceived and well-located projects could bring to our quality of life.I urge you to inform yourself about the issues surrounding these projects and bring your point of view to the public consultation on Dec.4.Furthermore, talk to your councillor and representative on the Community Services board and insist that the process of deciding what is ultimately in the community’s best interests be subject to a thorough public consultation.Yours truly, Chris Severs Knowlton Show your support to leave Tibbitts Hill as is Dear Editor, Brian Timmins is correct when he talks about secrecy and the Town Council.Notification of the time set for public consultation of the proposal change of Tibbitts Hill Road was sent only to the property owners in that area.Surely a change to such a historic crossroad concerning all citizens.All those interested should know the time for consultation is between 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.on Dec.4 at the Legion Community Centre in Knowlton.Every taxpayer should be aware of the issues which are being discussed by the Municipal Council.Shirley Wilson Fulford Please leave the road as it is Open letter to Citizens of Brome & Knowlton & surrounding areas Re: Tibbits School House Road Dear Editor, I am writing in response to Marion Phelps' letter dated Nov.1, 2000 where she is in support of leaving the road the way it is.Marion has worked so hard for many years to try and preserve the historical value of Brome, Knowlton and the surrounding areas so future generations would be able to enjoy their past.It is also because of people like Marion who have a vision that this area has become so attractive to tourists in general.My own uncle, Homer Holden, helped transfer the school house and land to the BCHS in 1837.My relatives have lived in the Brome/IGiowlton area for generations and many of them still live here.Please leave the road as it is.Yours truly Don Martin, Jr„ Melbourne, Ontario Don’t let Guys & Dolls slip by Dear Editor, Last weekend, we had the pleasure of attending yet another delightful play at the Knowlton Pub Playhouse, Guys & Dolls.Kudos to all involved in this production.Ralph Steiner did a great job as Sky Masterson.Michaela Barnes, who can act, sing and dance, was perfect as Miss Adelaide.Karen Muzerall, the singer in Havana, did a fantastic job with her lovely, haunting song.a well-staged, nicely choreographed number that added much to the show.Hopefully, we’ll hear from her again.soon.Our advice to your readers: don’t let Guys & Dolls slip by without you in the audience! Pat & Tony Floria North Troy, Vermont Waterloo Legion says thank you Dear Editor, The officers and executive of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77, Waterloo, wish to thank all of our volunteers who have worked so hard all year to make our activities a success.They have certainly succeeded.Also, a vote of thanks to the citizens of Waterloo and the surrounding area for supporting us by attending these activities.Sincerely, Vel Lloyd President Branch 77 Waterloo HUILE À CHAUFFA* Produits HEATING < Pétroliers gaz - dip LAVKÏNfc LUBRJFIAN LUBRICAN \ 227 KnowIton^Rd-________242^1^22^# Brome County News Wednesday, November 29, 2000 page 5 Letters to the Editor Rerouting Tibbits Hill Road is best solution for safety, security concerns Dear Editor, Our proposal to reroute the portion of Tibbits Hill Road which crosses our property south of Centre Road has generated a great deal of comment.In view of the upcoming public consultation, we thought that it might be helpful to your readers for us to provide them with the answers to the questions which we have most fre quently been asked about the proposal.Why Are We Making This Proposal?The proposed rerouting of the road addresses safety and security issues which arise from the amount of traffic on the road; the speed at which it travels (routinely 60 to 70 kph and more); and the contour of the road (which provides inadequate sight lines).The principal safety issue relates to the movement of animals and farm machinery between the barn (which lies on the east side of the road) and the fields and pastures (all of which lie on the west side of tlje road).The access from the house onto the road is also unsafe.When entering the road, there is insufficient opportunity to see oncoming (particularly northbound) traffic.So far this year, we have had near misses moving out of the barn and a minor accident outside the house driveway.The security problem arises from the proximity of the road to the open fields.This year we have had a tractor and numerous small equipment items stolen.What Alternative Solutions Did We Consider?The safety issue relating to the barn could also be addressed by moving the barn to the west side of the road where the fields are.We rejected this solution because of the impact that placement of a large building west of the road would have on the ‘setting’ of the Tibbits Hill Schoolhouse.A barn would dwarf the Schoolhouse and dramatically alter the views to the south from Centre Road.The other safety and security issues could be resolved to a large extent through a combination of fencing, landscaping and planting.However, the barn-related problem cannot be resolved by these means.Accordingly, we proposed rerouting the road to minimize the impact on the Schoolhouse.What Do The Local Residents Think?As reported in The Sherbrooke Record, the Tibbits Hill Residents Association held a special meeting to consider our proposal and voted overwhelmingly in favour of it.What About The Impact On The Schoolhouse?When we made our proposal to the Town, we also wrote to the Brome County Historical Society to propose that as part of the proposal we provide, at our expense, improved amenities for the Schoolhouse with a view to mitigating the impact of the change on the School-house and its setting.We have met with the Board of Directors and gained a clearer understanding of the objectives of the Historical Society in relation to the Schoolhouse.The dialogue has been constructive and will continue.We are confident that if the proposal proceeds, we will be able to agree with the Historical Society on a way to maintain the appearance of the Schoolhouse being on a crossroad.What Are The Advantages For The Town?We will bear the entire cost of reconstructing the portion of Tibbits Hill Road which we propose to reroute and of any necessary modifications to Centre Road and the relevant intersections.Accordingly, at no expense to the town, our proposal will rectify the intersection of Tibbits Hill and Centre which is presently unsatisfactory (most would say unsafe) and will reconstruct to current safety and engineering standards portions of Tibbits Hill and Centre Roads which are now costly to maintain and are substandard.Will The Reconstructed Road Be As Safe As The Existing Road?Given that the new roadway to be con- structed (Tibbits Hill) or improved (Centre) as part of this project will be built to current safety and engineering standards, it will be safer than the existing roadway.We have said from the outset that we would not propose anything that compromises on safety.Why Alter A Road With Historic Significance?Over the years, Brome County has changed, giving rise to the volume and speed of today’s traffic on Tibbits Hill Road.Our proposal seeks to deal with the resulting safety and security issues while at the same time minimizing the impact of doing so on the Schoolhouse.What About The Precedent?Approval of our proposal would not set a precedent.We are advised that local roads have been rerouted over the years in Brome County to take account of changed circumstances.These include rerouting portions of Stagecoach Road, which also has historical significance.What Is The Approval Process?The proposal has been approved by the Zoning and Environment committees of the Town of Brome Lake Council.It now requires the approval of the council and then of the CPTAQ.Why Should Council Approve The Proposal?The proposed rerouting of Tibbits Hill Road and related elements represent the best overall solution for the safety and security concerns that we have identified.The Town will get a substantial road improvement at no cost.The Schoolhouse setting will be preserved.No precedent will be set which would impair council’s ability to deal with future similar requests.While some users of Tibbits Hill Road have expressed the view that they do not wish to make a ‘detour,’ those living on the portion of the road south of our house should enjoy the safety and other benefits of slower traffic.We trust that this has been helpful.Yours truly, Claire Gohier & Brian Levttt Knowlton 1er 1er illmms l AC IKOMt MUSSELS All you can eat every Friday evening $12.95 Sunday BRUNCH 11 a.m.to 2 p,m.$18.95 TABLE D’HOTE & BISTRO MENU every evening ROOM AND MEAL PACKAGE from *159 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 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 Sunshine Theatre Productions Guys & Dolls a musical fable of Broadway music & lyrics by Frank Loesser book by Jo Swerling & Abe Burrows Knowlton Pub Playhouse Nov.16 to Dec.3 The guys & dolls of Sunshine Theatre thank the community for a sold-out run! Nov.30, Dec.1,2,3 are also now sold out! For last-minute cancellations for final 4 shows, call 539-3604 www.sunnymead.orK/sunshine page 6 Wednesday, November 29, 2000 Brome County New s Letti R to the Editor Cultural Centre location is being reviewed with a blind eye to the future Dear Editor, Re: Lac Brome Community and Cultural Centre Once again we are in receipt of a proposal for a decision on the new proposed site for the above complex.Annex 1 attached to the présenta- URGENT! Carrier(s) wanted in Knowlton If interested, please call at 569-9528 between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.or leave a message.tion provides the cost of: Option A - extension of the existing building (community centre) $265.300.Option B - new community centre at Lion's Park (two floors), $441,750.Option C - new Community and Cultural Centre at Lion's Park (includes theatre), $958,000.I presume the new presentation for the Mont Echo road location includes the same plan as Option B and C and the amounts indicated have not changed.However, in paragraph 1.4 of the presentation, it states the research committee intends to launch a fund-raising campaign to cover the entire capital cost estimated at $1,600,000.Can someone please enlighten me on the missing $600,000.I strongly believe the town administration must look at an entire overall plan for the centre core of the Town of Brome lake, namely the Knowlton sector, before a final decision is made.It is my opinion the present proposed location is being reviewed with a blind eye to the future.An excellent example is the location of the town yard and the fire hall.Obviously, future plans were not taken into consideration when the two sites were selected.Do not make the same mistake in judgment for this current project.You must look at three things when you depend on public participation in any project.They are location, location and location.Your judgment in the present situation is based solely on the fact the property is readily available, so let's plunk it there regardless.This is negative town planning.The present community centre is located ideally on the well-traveled main road through the Knowlton sector.It is not inconvenient for any of the activities that take place.Its proximity to the two schools is an added plus.It is in the centre of the town but not in the centre of the business core.It is in an area that a town planner would consider seriously.The options A and B are for an extension to the existing building or a new community centre.Has any opinion been given to a new community centre at the same Knowlton Road location?Here is how we do it.We establish a community centre fund.There are approximately 3,000 families in the Town of Brome Lake.Can we not participate by each family pledging an amount of $100 donated anytime over a five-year term.The donation would be tax deductible.I am sure there are individual families who would be willing to pick up the slack where some families could not participate.The financing can be arranged with the pledges as collateral.Monies also can be raised through community events.The cost of such a centre could be reduced by any able-bodied individual, whether retired or otherwise, participating in the construction of the centre.There are many bodies in this town who, under supervision, would willingly and happily participate.The existing building could be demolished in the spring and a new community centre opened in the fall.I further propose that the centre be identified as Centre Communautaire Homer Blackwood Community Centre.The theatre location should be in the town centre core.A walk around the town reveals to me there is a sufficient parcel of land to the rear and west of the existing theatre.Has it been considered?This ideal location with entry at the present site or from Mt.Echo Road can be landscaped with a garden on the Pearson River Bank, an opportunity to enjoy a nice summer’s evening during intermission on the river bank.The opposite bank can be camouflaged with tall pines, etc.to conceal the town yard.Financing for this project should not be a problem as the amount required is considerably under the $1,600,000 mentioned in the proposal.I do question, however, the required seating capacity of 250.A smaller full theatre is preferred over a larger not so full theatre.I suggest serious and rapid reconsideration be entertained before a final decision is taken by council on rezoning of the proposed site on Mt.Echo Road.Don Wing Foster Just in time for xst Mrs.Carolyne Parent, owner of Decor Parent in Granby, was proud to announce the opening of a complementary service within her decorating store.“Le Petit Coin Champêtre” offers a wide selection of crafts and very unique items.Drop in for a very special Christmas gift! 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Children’s hymn to help food bank T he Advent children’s hymn, which will take place at the All Saints’ Church in Dunham on Dec.3, the first Sunday of Gracious living for retired people Private rooms with bath Home-cooked meals Caring personnel on duty 24 hr./day Generator emergency system, cable, TV Delightful environment Near central services; churches, banks, hospital, CLSC For more information call the Manager: 450-263-4404 Advent, will help provide funds for the local food bank.The event, which is entitled ‘Advent tells us Christ is near’ comes for some at a season of sadness.The Christmas season for some is a strong reminder of how little that they have especially when it comes to food.The hymn will help provide some funds to the food bank as a part of the organizing committee’s commitment against poverty.The service begins at 4 p.m.and will consist of the Service of Light, a Processional, Readings from the Bible, Advent and Christmas Music and a Children’s Pageant.Following the service, refreshments will be served in the Parish Hall.There will be a Free Will Offering taken, and if you wish, non-perishable food may be brought to the service and it will be delivered to the Food Bank.Come and bring a friend! 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Brome County News Wednesday, November 29, 2000 page 7 Historic church reopens as place of worship L’Église de la vie abondante finds home in former Anglican Christ Church By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent SWEETSBURG Church closings have become a routine fact of life in the face of shifting demographics and social mores.The visible legacy of these institutions is the church itself, a tribute to the skills of local craftsmen, as well as to the values and determination of their founders.Christ Church of Sweetsburg, closed since the early 1970s, is bucking the trend: once the place of worship for Sweetsburg’s Anglican community, Christ Church will soon be home to Rev.James Gray and his predominantly French congregation of L’Église de la vie abondante, a member of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada.Granby historian Phyllis Hamilton said the original Christ Church burned in the late 19th century during the tenure of Rev.Robert Davies Mills.The current church, a two-story, red brick building with Gothic stained glass windows, soon took its place and, in 1893, contractor L.Jones turned the completed project over to the building committee.Eight decades later, in 1973, the Christ Church closed when the congregation amalgamated with Cowans-ville’s Trinity Anglican Church.Although closed as a place of worship, the building was not deconsecrated and its graveyard remains active.From 1973 until recently, the Anglican Diocese rented the building to the Freemasons, who used it as a meeting place.Rev.Gray gave a quick tour of the church that will soon be home to his congregation.Dressed in a painter’s cap and paint-spackled clothing, he is at work with the aid of volunteers trying to prepare for the Dec.10 opening service.CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Rev.James Gray points out the walls surrounding the altar area that are covered with original hand-stencilled patterns.“We’ve put nearly 700 hours of volunteer labour getting things in order,” said Gray, adding his parishioners have given about $2,500 in purchased or donated goods, no small feat for a congregation he describes as neither large nor wealthy.Gray, who grew up on a farm in Ontario and took over for the Rev.Denis Bienvenue in 1994, takes the challenges in stride.“My mom said that it’s not a shame to be poor, it’s just powerful and handy,” he said.So far, the century-old floors have been refinished, a new oil tank installed and Masonite sheets that have for decades hidden Christ Church’s magnificent stained glass removed.He points out the quality of the stained glass, some of the most ornate in the area that has come through the century with remarkably little damage.However, the putty has grown brittle with time, falling out in small chunks and weakening support of the glass.In places, the glass, held back only by the soft lead, bulged outward.After consulting a stained glass expert, Gray has done some minor repairs to stabilize the windows and seal the leaks in the hope that a future provincial heritage grant will provide the means to do the job properly.The walls surrounding the altar area are also a treasure, its walls covered with original hand-stencilled pat- terns.Unfortunately, most of the wooden pews, altar and baptismal font were sold after the church closed.A few remaining furnishings such as the Deacon’s chair and rood-screen have been sent returned to the Anglican Diocese for storage.Downstairs in the basement, Rev.Gray and volunteers have been painting the walls and building movable partitions that will allow small classrooms for children’s activities and fold away for suppers or group activities.“This church cost its builders $2,300,” he said, marveling at the detail lavished on a small church in what was then a remote setting.He is clearly excited that religious life has returned to Christ Church and looks forward to moving into the new home for his congregation which, since its beginnings in 1977, has held services at various locations throughout Cowansville.Rev.Gray said he and his parishioners hope one day to buy the church from the Anglican Diocese.For the time being, they are focusing on making the building as safe and comfortable as possible in preparation for an opening service.Rev.Gray has extended an invitation to the Cowansville public to attend the opening service to be held in French on Sunday, Dec.10, at 2 p.m.For more information, contact Lorraine Gray at (450) 266-1010.REMOTE STARTER Automatic Manual Transmission ®.Transmission CALL FOR PRICE l Astro Start .ArlftC.— CLArK)AciA • or^ Literacy Foundation Brome County Ne w s Wednesday, November 29, 2000 page 9 Taking the plunge: getting in over your head Question: Why do scuba divers fall backward off a boat to enter the * water?Answer: Because if they fell forward, they’d land on the deck.It’s an old one, but I’ve gotten a lot of mileage out of it, - lately in particular, hanging around with some new acquaintances from the diving community.Those who’ve heard it before tend to roll their eyes and groan a bit.This time out, though, from the first afternoon in Key West, something was different.A few of the veterans apparently had decided that on this occasion, the last guy in would be more than passive observer or critic, more than court jester.With the serious business of the conference done, and by the time we reached the springs of northern Florida, I had that sinking feeling.This time literally.Not that the prospect of diving was a bad thing.Contemplating the various opportunities for modest adventure over the daily Geritol or Metamuscil is, admittedly, mostly a fanciful exercise.For example, I probably won’t run with the bulls in pamplona, or even start training for the annual Lachute-to-Hull ski marathon until it’s too late and once more the rallying cry will be ‘Just wait till next year!’ Recreational scuba diving, however, has been readily available over the last few summers.With a lake out front, and licensed instructor friends eager to share their knowledge and equipment, it was only a matter of timing.Procrastination is a natural thing; my philosophy has always been ‘Never do today what you can put off till tomorrow.’ So was I now prepared to do this psychologically?Were the stars properly aligned?What about the Kharma, not to mention the Ying and Yang or whatever?Such were the imponderables, the questions to be answered in the last days of the southern sojourn.A real concern was to not cut into the time available for those who planned the trip to fully enjoy this special place, a kind of diving Mecca, Hal Watt’s forty-Fathom Grotto near Ocala.The serious technical deep divers would likely not be returning any time soon, so why squander time with a SSs The Country Squire Brian Eddington beginner?My feeble protestations were quickly poo-pooed, however, and my last point turned right around.If a person were going to take up diving, there would never be a better time or - finer, more exotic locale for an inaugural plunge.End of discussion.The theory part went well.It was in the student’s interest to be most attentive.A big plus is that the Hal Watts installation is conducive to learning and user friendly, top to bottom, beginner to advanced expert.Mr.Watts himself is a current world depth record holder.There was no need to fall off a boat in either direction to enter the water.A series of wide firm steps allows the student to submerge at his own pace, trusted instructor a hand’s reach away.This is good because, once in full diving regalia, the uninitiated need lots of support.Walking about with 100 pounds of bulky equipment on your back and enormous flippers for footwear is akin to doing a Quasimodo imitation.(Everyone remembers Quasimodo, the Hunchback who Knows all the Dames or something like that.) Then we were in the water, going down.The first impulse is that this is totally unnatural; the second is to get this thing out of your mouth and get above water fast.Once these are overcome, the rest is easy.briefly.We descended slowly, along one of several lines running top to bottom as guides.Our objective was the first of two platforms, suspended at depths of fifteen and thirty feet below the surface, expressly for teaching purposes.Every few feet, we_ stopped to balance eardrum pressure.The sensation is similar to an aircraft landing, as is the remedy: pinch your nose shut and increase internal ear pressure by attempting to exhale.Only one problem Most people do this with the mouth shut as well, but now there was this big plastic thing in it.No matter how hard I bit down, air could still escape through the regulator.Removing and replacing my breathing device every few feet seemed fraught with peril.Happily, with the instructor’s confident, calming presence, I got the trick and continued down the line.fr* m IS* m WILL ALLEN/CORRESPONDENT Brian Eddington, right, isn’t falling backward here.The Record columnist anxiously awaits his taste of scuba diving during a recent trip to Florida.Standing on the first platform, breathing, beholding, functioning at even this modest depth, was a moment of triumph.Most of the grotto’s treasures and attractions lie much closer to its 240 foot bottom, but we wouldn’t be going there today.In fact we’d agreed on the surface that my first dive would be more of a ceremonial than learning event.Serious improvement of these new skills could be pursued at home.The rest of the day was for serious enjoyment.Now, for sure, it was Miller time.More Choices.More Options.On Sale Now.With New Canada Savings Bonds there are more choices and options than ever before.And there’s never been a better time to buy them than right now.As always they’re perfect for the secure part of your savings.With New Canada Savings Bonds, you always know where you stand.• Original Canada Savings Bond • New higher interest Canada Premium Bond • No fee RRSP and RRIF options • New bond series on sale each month for 6 months • Start investing with as little as $100 • No fees, ever The new Canada Premium Bond is cashable once a year on the anniversary date of issue and 30 days thereafter.The original Canada Savings Bond is as flexible as ever and cashable at any time.With our no fee RRSP option, you’ll receive all the security of New Canada Savings Bonds combined with all the benefits of an RRSP.Both bonds are 100% guaranteed by the Government of Canada, have absolutely no fees of any kind, and are easy to buy wherever you bank or invest.For more information, visit our web site at www.csb.gc.ca or call 1-800-575-5151.NEW CANADA SAVINGS BONDS Canada Will Allen and Mark Brooker emerge through the green. 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Look Who’s Forty Happy birthday Michael Horne on November 29, 2000.Love, family and friends Birth TETU, Ryan Louis - Louis Tetu and Toni Bos of West Bolton are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their first born.Miracle baby Ryan was born safely on November 13 at 8:28 p.m., weighing 8 1/2 lbs., and receiving a perfect health score.Grand-mere Therese Tetu is eager to meet her first grandchild at Christmas.For “oma” Elizabeth Bos-van Mullekom, this is her ninth grandchild, but the first one who is not Dutch.We thank the unequalled BMP hospital staff for their great care, and those who have shown such delightful interest throughout the pregnancy.Death SHEARWOOD, Mrs.Alexander P.(nee Christina Fraser) - Died peacefully on November 17, 2000 in her 85th year.Mourned by her children, Perry, Christopher and Diana.In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the Brome-Missisquoi Perkins Foundation, 950 Principale, Cowansville, Que., J2K 1K3 would be greatly appreciated.Stanbridge East Thelma Rhicard 248-4168 The annual District of Bedford Masonic Dinner was held at the IOOF Hall in Knowlton.Proceeds benefitted the District’s Scholarship Fund.About 130 people enjoyed the meal and guest speaker Allen Hicks who is Director General of the Montreal Shriner’s Hospital.The S.E.Sports Assoc, held a Halloween Dance for children 5-12 with prizes for costumes.Halloween evening a fun party was held at the Rec.Centre for all our community’s youngsters.Cut me out «t e !t cl w TT .9 CM-e «il gS|ï trio am mo page 12 Wednesday, November 29, 2000 Brome County News Violin and Company COURTESY JEUNESSES MUSICALES Jeunesses Musicales of Granby presents Violin and Co.Judy Kang, violin - Pierre-Richard Aubin, piano on Dec.2 at 8:00 p.m.at Ecole Présentation de Marie, Granby.Cost: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $5 for students.The talented violinist Judy Kang trained at prestigious schools including the Juilliard School of Music in New York.She appears frequently as a soloist in orchestral concerts and has taken part in several international festivals, including the Ravinia Festival (United States).Pet of the Week kT-SMl COURTESY OFSPCA MONTRÉGIE MEM I’m Brutus: not too tall, but dark and handsome -1 weigh about 65 lbs.with a wash and wear coat! 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By Philip A.Godin Record Correspondent Knowlton More than 450 people were treated to an all-you-can-eat breakfast as the Knowlton Lions took over the kitchen of Knowlton Academy and served area veterans and the community in the tenth annual “Veterans Day Breakfast.” Although the recent event was billed as a fund-raiser, the “pay what you feel it’s worth on your way out” admission fee created an atmosphere of community appreciation and sharing more than one of gathering funds.Monies gathered by the fund-raiser will be added to the legion’s Brome Branch 23 Poppy Campaign and a donation will be made to the two schools in Brome Lake: Knowlton Academy and École St-Édouard.Lion’s Club president Peter Tracey was busy co-ordinating his members and volunteers both in the kitchen and in the school dining room.“There are more people attending this year than ever before.We have had to run out for more food and there are still more people coming in,” he said.Event sponsors include Papa Spiros restaurant, Auberge de Knowlton, Tradition and IGA grocery stores, Turkey Hill maple products and Dépanneur Rouge.The hall was not only filled with diners, but with live music.The Knowlton Harmony Band played marches and popular brass instrumentals while area string ensemble Cordes à Vent provided a classical concert.Among other melodies, they played Paschelbel’s Cannon, Melodic Waltz, the Italian Suite and Edelweiss.The music greatly added to the success of the morning.“People really love the music,” said Tracey.“I’ve had many people come up to me and tell me they don’t want to leave because they want to stay and hear more.” Concert master Françoise Turcotte confirmed that the non-profit youth orchestra will be presenting their Christmas concert at 2 p.m.on Sunday, Dec.10, at l’Église St-André in Sutton.This holiday concert has become an annual favourite in the area.Tickets will be available at the door.