The record, 31 janvier 1996, Supplément 1

Brome The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome-Missisquoi .• * llW W.D.DUKE ASSOCIATES LTD.W.D.DUKE ASSOCIÉS LTÉE Professional Financial, Taxation & Accounting Sen ices Individuals and Corporations Accounting & Income l ax.Investment Planning Fann Fumslers & Consulting.Kstate Planning Settlement.Computet Services.Marketing plans Serving the Eastern Townships Community for user 35 years 1(19 William St.Cowansville (514)263-4 123 Fas 2*3-3489 316 Knowlton K«l Know Iton (514) 243-5021 164 Queen St.Suite 102 Lennoxville (819) 346-0333 Wednesday, January 31, 1996 JFJ*»#**" Parents help Clarenceville school keep doors open By Sharon McCully CLARENCEVILLE — The first thing that hits you when you walk through the doors of the red brick schoolhouse is the aroma of homemade soup simmering on the stove.The homey smell is de rigeur for the 32 youngsters at Clarenceville Elementary who are as likely to bump into their moms in the school kitchen as at home.“When they come in, they ask what’s for lunch,” said Donna Schoolcraft, one of a handful of mothers who have been preparing a hot lunch for children at the school three times a week for the past several years.On alternate days, children are met with muffins and milk.“The kids here are pampered,” said Sylviann Côté, mother of three children and full-time volunteer.These parents say keeping their tightly-knit community school open in the face of declining enrolment is a constant challenge.“It’s important to us to have our own school and we’re willing to do whatever it takes to keep it,” said Côté.PARENTS ABOUND Parents are everywhere throughout the tiny school — in the classroom, computer room, library and lunchroom.On weekends and during the summer, they come back to coach sports teams, paint the school walls, brighten up the lunchroom and accompany children on school trips.“We use our backgrounds to help out,” said Côté, who studied bio-chemistry while Schoolcraft has a year to go before finishing her CA exams.“We’re here every day doing one thing or another,” said Schoolcraft, stapling reports for the evening’s school committee meeting between stirs of the pot.That night, guests from the French-language school across town would be coming to discuss plans for a possible merger with the small school.“We’re ready to listen to what they have to say,” said Schoolcraft.“Every few years, there is a new discussion on the subject.Last time it was the initiative of our school.This time, they have space problems at the French school.” WORTH SAVING Regardless of the outcome of the discussions, parents believe they have something worth saving at Clarenceville Elementary.“I prefer the small school setting because it offers more individual instruction,” said Schoolcraft, formerly from Montreal.Côté said one of her children was able to get the special attention he needed in the smaller school.Another small school perk is the relationship between older and younger kids, added Côté.“There are brothers and sisters from the same family, but generally all the older kids treat the younger ones like family,” she said.“It gives them another connection.” Nick Wynnick, head teacher at the school for 20 years, said in its heyday, there were 117 students and 8.5 teachers at the community school.Today there are 25 students in grades 1-7 and another seven in kindergarten.Four teachers instruct students in combined classes of Grades 1-3, 5-7 and kinder- Sylviann Côté and Donna Schoolcraft bring the goodness of home cooking to Clarenceville Elementary.garten.There aren’t any students in and a new bilin-Grade 4 this year.NEED MORE STUDENTS Wynnick is not overly optimistic about the future of the school unless it is able to win back some of the 40-50 eligible students who migrated to the neighboring French-language school.“This area is not designated a mass population growth region,” Wynnick noted.“Young people don’t stay and those who do are having fewer children.There are also fewer people living here and commuting to work in Montreal.It’s true we can insist on maintaining the last English school in town, but only as long as it’s in the best interests of the children.” So far, he said, it is.“We have fewer specialists, but smaller numbers.I teach math to five students — that’s almost tutoring.” Wynnick said many parents who opted for the French school system wanted to ensure their children would be bilingual.He said increased French gone a long way towards meeting that objective.There are even more reasons to choose Clarenceville Elementary according to Wynnick.“We have a fine facility, an excellent academic program, dedicated teachers, small class sizes, a nice yard and unbelievable parent support,” he said.As well, he added, this is one of the few schools in Quebec to even come close to Education Minister Jean Garon’s objectives for computer literacy.The school recently invested upwards of $15,000 to purchase state-of-the-art computers and mobile units to wheel them from one work station to another.“We don’t have a computer program per se.We use computers the way they’re supposed to be used — as a tool,” said Wynnick.Even the youngest students at the school are familiar with computer technology.“At lunchtime, we let the kids use them and there are usually parents around to help.” Last month, a survey was sent out to parents of all eligible students asking for comments and suggestions.The gual Passe- school committee and principal Ralph Partout program McCully plan to hold an open house at at Clarenceville the school this week in an effort to win Elementary have back students enrolled in other schools.Kids look out for each other at the school.gg5* Donald \^Go9né 20 grs experience INSTRLIRTION RCPRIRS Pfl€-UJIRING MRINT€NRNC€ _________ PIRN first Jodi: *35 [jitionol Jocks: *25/60 514-243-0000 Tf 1 -800-783-0933 Res./Fax: 242-2233 lÂbrËcqÜË^ÔŸTËllËTnc^V^ ^eef rnn&PFR K HAUSER! *T-=-“ ' B0Z-5Z7-7BM .(DRAPER & HAUSER) ASSURANCE GÉNÉRALE - GENERAL INSURANCE Juste au 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was made in last week’s Brome County News pertaining to admission.The Record regrets any inconvenience this may have caused).February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 P.R.R.P.Abercorn will be holding a special sale, at 11 Church St.West, Abercorn, from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.This sale includes very good winter and summer clothes sold by the bag, household items, plus surplus of craft materials such as material, yarns, lace, etc.Surgery for the correction of MYOPIA and ASTIGMATISM Dr.Guy Doyon M.D.F.R.CS.(C) M.S.C.Ophthalmologist (819) 346-2727 or 1-800-346-9389 2727 King St.West, Suite 100 Sherbrooke, Que., J1L 1C2 CO/OTE COMMlINICATIONS 1001 cJea&0fi/& A/recùsip& tAe> j\ea> ï/ear Desktop - Creative Design - Logos Advertising - Copy Service Printing - PC/Mac File Conversions Bar Codes (Same day delivery) 83 Howard Rd, RR3 Iron Hill, Qc J2K 3G8 Tel.(514) 263-8132 Fax/Modem (514) 263-8473 Also, our own crafts are always on display.February 3 2nd Annual Coffee House Fundraiser, Sutton Calvary United Church basement at 7:30 p.m., sponsered by the Calvary United Church Choir.Tickets are $4 and can be purchased at the door.Refreshments will be served.February 4 Blue Jean Sunday, at the Granby United Church, 101 Main St., Granby, at 11 a.m.Service of Worship for youth by youth (and the youth fully challanged).Western Breakfast, all you can eat, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 158, 2 Curley St.Sutton, from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.Admission: $4.50 per person, children under 10, $2.50.February 9 Card party, sponsered by the Nelson Social Club at the Legion Hall in Philip-sburg at 8 p.m.Refreshments and Door Prizes.Welcome to one and all.Admission $4.00.Info.Michel Lareau 248-3822.February 10 Annual Spaghetti Supper at Heroes Memorial School, 317 South St., Cowansville, 5-7 p.m.Homemade Desserts and Bookfair.Admission: Family $18, Adult $6, Children 4-9 $3, under 3 yrs.free.Tickets: 266-3948, 295-3306, 263-9726, also available at door.February 11 Benefit roast beef dinner for the Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital, held at Auberge West Brome, 5 p.m.-7 /r.p.m.and 7 p.m.-9 p.m.Admission: $15 at door.Advance tickets, $10 adults, $5 children.Tickets available in West Brome at Edwards Store and Dany Restaurant, also in Knowlton at Community Center and Town Hall.For more information, call George Bristol at (514) 263-6176.February 14 Valentine tea and bake sale at Centre Geriatrique Courville, 5305 Courville St., Waterloo, at 2 p.m.Sandwiches, Valentine desserts, tea and coffee will be served.Admission: $4.All welcome! Arts Calendar From February 3 to 28, a Paleontology exhibit takes place at the Dunham library, organized by Mr.Denis Bombardier.The library will be open Wednesdays from 1 p.m.until 4:30 p.m., Thursdays from 9 a.m.until noon, 1 to 3 p.m.and 7 to 8:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m.to 1:30 p.m.This exhibition will display fossils found in Cowansville, St.Cesaire and Nova Scotia, together with sample tools and fossil reproductions, including the tooth of a Tyrannosaurus Rex.Admission is free.For more information, call (514) 295-2621 or Denis Bombardier at 266-4722.Pot-Pourri Choir in Mansonville is looking for a conductor.This semi-professional choir has been together for five years.We sing classicals to cabarets in many languages.We have in Interest rates too low.Try mutual funds for your RRSP TOP FUNDS • TRIMARK - MACKENZIE • TALVEST We offer them.and more! 1.Mutual funds provide your RRSP with greater returns.2.Let our Financial Department advise you on your investment options.3.Before buying your RRSP, contact us! 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TflnneR ft FINANCIAL SERVICES FINANCIERS Tel.: Steffani Wilson-Edwards Financial services representative average 20 members.We are also looking for baritones and tenors.If you are interested or would like more information please call Louise Patch at (514) 292-3430.Painting On Paper, evening courses given at Prouty Community Hall, 5 Mill Rd.in Bondville on Wednesday evenings from 5-11 p.m.through April 17.This is an introductory course in visual arts proposing a contemporary approach to painting on paper through the exploration of various media and techniques: gouache, watercolor, chalk and oil pastels, collage and mixed media on paper.Color relationships and color mixing.Studio projects in a range of media.Instructor: Louise Jamet.No prerequisites required.This course is part of a Fine Arts Certificate program offered by Bishop’s University.Cost is $173.80 for the course, $30.00 for new Bishop’s students only, $89.40 for seniors (65 and over), and studio rental $30.For more information, call Louise Jamet (514) 243-4137 or Bishop’s University at (819) 822-9670.Arts Sutton: Sculptures and installations by François Chalifour from St.Bruno and paintings by Muriel Faille from St.Jean sur Richelieu.Exhibit continues through January 28.Open Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.and Saturdays from 10 a.m.to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.From February 3 to 25, the gallery presents exhibits by painter Lynda Bruce and sculptor Gregory Keith, both well-known members of the gallery from Frelighsburg.Lynda offers a non-traditional presentation of landscape and colors.Gregory sculpts in a variety of materials.Allegorical works are based on the theme of the human body with a hint of irony.The vernissage will take place on Feb.3 at 2 p.m.Community Notes From February 5 to 9, Knowlton Academy Nursery School would like to invite: three-year-olds to visit on Tuesday and Thursday, four-year-olds Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.Come and have fun for one day, free of charge.By reservation only.Call Jocelyn (514) 263-4031 or Gayle 243-0271.Snap Flap: Brome County News still has a supply of Snap Flap, the Sna-phappy spelling game for children and adults.The game pits players against one anothers in a race to turn letters into words.Games are $25 plus postage.A portion of the proceeds will go to the Words for Women literacy program.Tel: (514) 242-1188.RENTALS • SALES • SERVICE • Guitars • Amplifiers • Sound k Lighting Systems for your parties AeoustJx Québec Residential/Commercial , 2015 Rte 104, FamhamJ2N2P9 (514) 293-32951 Brome County ew 88 Lakeside Knowlton, Que.JOE 1V0 514-242-1188, 514-242-6892 Fax 514-243-5155 Published every Wednesday by a division of Groupe Quebecor Inc.Offices and plant located at 2850 Delorme, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1K 1A1 Randy Kinnear, Publisher.800-463-9525 Charles Bury, Editor.800-463-9525 Lloyd G.Scheib, Adv Dir.800-463-9525 Sharon McCuily, Off Mgr.242-1188 Alison Steel, Sec.242-1188 Lynda Bellavance, 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of 35 volunteers to man the library every day.Vanah said the library collection includes 4000 French and English-language adult books, and 6000 children’s books.As well, some 2000 books were donated by the Township’s municipal library.All of the books are catalogued on the library’s computer, accesible to students and the community.As well, the library is equipped with two computers with CD-ROM encyclopediae and information disks.Vanah said for the past five years, students at the school have participated in a computerized “lectura” program to encourage reading.“After students read a book, the computer asks them three questions and if they answer correctly, they receive points.When enough points are accumulated, the prize is a free pizza.She said some classes accumulate thir points and have a class pizza party.“There are already great readers at this school,” she added.“The new library will encourage them to read even more.” BROME COUNTY NEWS—Wednesday, January 31, 1996—3 library wows users ML ir* Students enjoy some of the 10,000 books available at the new library.Crime in ’95 down in Dunham Local Scots nose-dive into Robbie Burns celebrations At the West Bolton Neighborhood Watch meeting on January 20, Roger Poirier, chef de poste for the Quebec Police Force branch located in Dunham, reported that crime was down 17 to 18 per cent in the 25 municipalities in their territory during 1995.The municipalities serve 25,000 people fromMississquoi Bay to Lake Mem-phramagog, and from the autoroute to the border — minus the municipalities that have their own police force.Sixteen of these municipalities have a Neighborhood Watch Committee and they received 500 false alarms — burglar alarms that sounded due to human error.In West Bolton, crime was down from 34 incidents to 32 in 1995, with “breaking and entering” making up of 22 of these.How many crimes were prevented by vigilant habits of citizens can never be proven, but more and more phone calls are being received from the citizens of municipalities with Neighborhood Watch groups, and it is felt that many crimes are prevented in this way.Citizens were encouraged to engrave their belongings, never to hesitate to phone the police when they see anything suspicious, get license numbers, stay in touch with your neighbors and Neighborhood Watch.Of interest: Two pairs of skis were stolen at Mt.Glen in 1995 and the theft of skis in general was very, very low in the whole area (which includes Owl’s Head, Sutton and Bromont) compared to 20 to 30 thefts per weekend in St.Sauveur! The next meeting of the West Bolton Neighborhood Watch will be Saturday, May 4, at 9 a.m.at the Town Hall.For more information, contact Margot Allen (514) 539-1897; Christina Faludi at 243-6294, or Gail Watt at 243-0708.Gail Watt West Bolton By Sharon McCully WEST BROME — Some 35 celebrants dove nose-first into traditional Robbie Burns festivities at the Auberge West Brome Friday evening.Kilt-clad Scots and their friends began the evening’s celebrations with a whiskey-nosing.For the uninitiated nose, samples with identifying labels were provided as a preview to the main event.Only one nose among them successfully identified the four bottles of single malt whiskey.It was then off to the bar for a taste of the real stuff, accompanied by Scotch eggs — hard boiled eggs wrapped in ham and deep fried.Piper Roy McLaren led the crowd into the dining room for a five-course meal which began with a beef bouillion followed by a smoked salmon plate.A traditional haggis was carried into the dining room on a huge platter surrounded by cedar branches which were set ablaze for a spectacular effect.The haggis was served with nips ’n’ tatters (creamed turnips and potatoes).The main event was the hip of Highland beef, native of Western Scotland but bred in neighboring West Bolton by the Badger family.Highland breeder Margaret Badger said the fine-textured beef won’t clog up your arteries as fast as other breeds.“We started analyzing the fat and cholesterol levels a year ago at a lab in St.Hyacinthe and discovered that both the fat content and cholesterol are very low,” she said.The evening was capped by a wild berry dessert, coffee and shortbreads.8am to 8pm service! 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Cela se comprend facilement lorsque l'on constate combien les oiseaux, leurs chants, leurs couleurs et leurs variétés sont intéressants et fascinants.Ce l'est d'autant plus pour les enfants.J'en connais plus d'un qui sont devenus très forts en ornithologie après avoir commencé à les attirer en les nourrissant.Les oiseaux sauvages apportent la nature à son meilleur dans nos cours et nos jardins durant toute l'année.Leurs chants et leurs couleurs compensent largement pour le peu de travail, d'effort et de coût exigés par cette activité.Un véritable spectacle de sons et couleurs est à notre portée.Les cardinaux, les geais bleus, les mésanges, les sittelles, les roselins, les roitelets, les pics mineurs et les pics majeurs, les tourterelles tristes, les chardonnerets jaunes et les chardonnerets des pins, les gros-becs errants, les bruants des neiges et d'autres encore sont au rendez-vous chez moi cet hiver.L'hiver est un moment critique dans la vie d'un oiseau, particulièrement dans une région aussi froide que la nôtre.Les jours plus courts rendent plus difficile la recherche de nourriture et le froid et la neige diminuent la quantité de nourriture disponible.Juste pour survivre et conserver la chaleur de leurs corps, les oiseaux peuvent consommer jusqu'à 20% de leurs poids lorsque le thermomètre tombe sous la barre du 0° C.Entre Nous Par Thérèse Bernard Il est primordial de continuer à placer de la nourriture pour les oiseaux par temps froid et tempêté.Les oiseaux qui se sont habitués à fréquenter nos mangeoires auront de sérieux problèmes si nous ne nous donnons pas la peine de leur apporter des provisions par temps froid.Il serait désastreux pour eux, si, après leur avoir fourni de la nourriture en abondance pendant un certain temps, nous cessions de le faire par temps glacial ou le jour le plus froid de l'année.Les oiseaux ont besoin d'abri en hiver.Les haies de cèdres, les conifères, les arbustes touffus ou encoure les troncs creux d'arbres sont autant d'endroits où ils aiment se blottir.Et il n'est pas nécessaire de dépenser pour l'achat de mangeoires pour commencer à nourrir.On peut très bien en fabriquer très économiquement.Plusieurs bons livres existent sur le sujet.Vous les trouverez à votre bibliothèque ou en librairie.J'ai assisté récemment, au Club d'Ornithologues de Brome-Missisquoi, à une conférence de Stefan Sobkowiak sur l'art de nourrir les oiseaux.Parmi les choses nouvelles que j'y ai apprises: placer les mangeoires à environ 5 mètres (15 pieds) d'un abri tel un gros arbre ou une haie de cèdres pour permettre aux oiseaux de voler s'y cacher en cas de danger, comme par exemple, d'un chat domestique, qui lui ne pourrait couvrir cette distance d'un seul bond pour les attraper à la mangeoire.Aussi, placer les mangeoires au soleil et à l'abri du vent autant que faire se peut.lade vert® „ et beutte Gàtea“l ai K.The.U» ’ VENDREDI 16 FÉVRIER 1996 1 SOUPER BÉNÉFICE ÉCOLE SAINT- ÉDOUARD à Knowlton volonté 17 h 00 à 20 h 00: SOUPER A LA CAFÉTÉRIA.Vente de pâtisseries et confitures Jeux de participation dans le gymnase Prix de présence Billets en vente sur place ou réservations à lecole: 243-6770 Coût: Adulte: 7 $ / Enfant: 3,50 $ / Famille: 20 $ INI.H.Billet familial: 20 $ incluant deux adultes et les enfants de 12 ans et moins de la même famille.é Letters to the Editor BROME COUNTY NEWS—Wednesday, January 31, 1996—5 Volunteer fire department impressive Thanks for the subscription On behalf of all of our patients complimentary subscription to the (Knowlton office), we would like to Sherbrooke Record, extend our thanks to Pharmacy Obon- soins and Pharmacy Uniprix for their Brome Missisquoi Medical Clinic We appreciate the support Thank you! It happens to others!! One day it might happen to you!! On December 22nd, early in the morning I needed the services and help of the police and fire department of Ville de Lac Brome.Big congratulations and many thanks to all that showed up.It was done rapidly and efficiently.For a volunteer fire department, it was very impressive! Now I want to share a note of my experience.Because there was a smoke detector in the house, in good working condition, it woke me up and saved our house, dog, cat and me.My husband would be a very devastated widower today without that smoke alarm.Please have several and make sure they function.A very cheap investment when you think about it.Diane Clark On behalf of Le Mont Echo we would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr.Paul Meunier and Uniprix for their subscription to the Record for one year.We really appreciate this wonderful support and look forward to a long and successful business relationship.At this time we would also like to thank all our other pharmacy suppliers whose valuable contribution is very important to us.Lyne Bellefeuille, Manager Knowlton Golden Age Club news Cards were played at five tables with four at the game tables.Winners at 500 were: 1st — Beatrice Barnes, 4680; 2nd — Ormonde Brown, 4480; Voneta Whitehead and Elvia Johnson tied for third with 4320.Voneta won the cut and took third while Elvia claimed fourth, Bill Ardington won fifth with 4160.The prize for 10 diamonds was not won.Door prizes were given out.Elvia Johnson poured tea and coffee and a pot-luck lunch and social time was enjoyed.At its January 18 meeting, Lawrence Marsh announced that there will be a half and half drawing once a month and he and treasurer Phoebe proceeded to sell tickets on the draw.Jim welcomed everyone on an unusually warm Janua- ry day.Jim reported that plans are progressing for the sleigh ride and dimmer.This is planned for February 22, a Thursday.Gordon Marsh drew the winning ticket for the half and half, the winner was Alfred Vintinner.Five hundred was played at five tables with three at the game table.Lillian and Ormonde Brown won the prize for bidding and making 10 diamonds.Other winners were: 1st — Mary Marleau 4960; 2nd — Lawrence Marsh 4400; 3rd — Hilda Marsh 4360; 4th — Olive Lancaster 4340; and 5th — Voneta Whitehead 4240.Door prizes supplied by the members were distributed.Elvia Johnson had made tea and coffee and a pot-luck On January 11, the Knowlton Golden Age Club met.at the Community Centre for the first meeting of the new year.Annual fees were paid by many of the members.Jim Eaton called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.and asked if any members are interested in a sleigh ride to Brome where dinner would be served to the group.We would then return to the Community Centre for cards.Treasurer Phoebe McBride gave her annual financial report showing a good balance.Ethel Marsh read the minutes of the December 14 meeting, Elsie Royea reported that Margaret Fortin is home from the hospital, and Jim said Guy Booth had fallen and cracked a rib.lunch and social rime was enjoyed.To complete a pleasant afternoon, Dorothy Copping played several lively tunes on the piano.de Ville de Lac-Brome inc êommmiautaires V ^ Town of Brome Lake “.promoting the development and maintenance of a wide variety of programs and facilities in the areas of community services, recreation and culture for TBL residents." JOB OFFERS PROGRAM AGENT Permanent position 2 to 3 days a week.Description Under the supervision of the executive director, the program agent will be required to: — plan autumn, winter and spring recreational sessions; — set up and animate activities for youth aged 5 to 15 years; — participate in the setting-up of a community bulletin.Requirements — D.E.C.in a related area (technique en loisirs, etc.); — experience with animating youth activities; — dynamic, autonomous and creative.— must be Dilingua!, both spoken and written; — available evenings and weekends for special activities.Monitors February 26 to March 1, 1996 We are presently seeking three monitors to animate and supervise children from 6 to 12 years during the Spring break holiday.Must be bilingual and have experience with this age group.Please send resume before February 9th to the following address: TBLCS, a/s Johanne Morin, C.P.871, Lac Brome, JOe 1V0, 242-2020.PLEASE SUPPORT lA) LOCAL CHURCA ACTIVITIES TnnneR INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSURANCES & SERVICES FINANCIERS WE'RE MOVING / NOUS DEMENAGEONS ALL OUR INSURANCE SERVICES AND FINANCIAL SERVICES TOUS NOS SERVICES D'ASSURANCES ET SERVICES FINANCIERS TO/AU: 495 KNOWLTON RD., KNOWLTON JOE 1 VO Tel.: (514) 243-6119/Fax: (514) 243-0687 General Insurance • Life Insurance • Mutual Funds • RRSP • Commercial & Residential Mortgages Assurance Générale • Assurance-Vie • Fonds Mutuels • REÉR • Hypothèques Commerciales & Résidentielles niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii>>iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii||iiiiii|iiiiiiiiii||ii|i||||iHi,||ii||i|||iiii|i||||||ii|i|i||i||ii|||i|>|H||||||ii|i||||i|i||ii|ii|i|||i|||i|i|i|i|i||i|||||||i||i||i||||i|i|iii|iiii||||||||i|||i||||ii|||||||i||||n deragon TV T Sp 4?* MERCURY I LINCOLN 317 Principale St., Cowansville 2M-0101 deragon ¦ .vAVv.vy .B OF THE DRAGON .to follow next week 6—BROME COUNTY NEWS—Wednesday, January 31, 1996 Ul f (jjoocl, Jeeiina Cjrecd.Richford Ï&OC3// Drugs Whitman's Chocolates • Cards P H 0 F1 special N G Hours: closedSunday Perfumes: Sun, Moon & Star FREE jffff »*^ Spellbound & Catalyst V HD SET - Jfot/A/ff your cotsyoor oo HTooT/iost/ay OF COLOR PRINTS C-4» PROCESS ONLY !r.!r._o,.„.!.ïERY DAY 2 Main St., Richford 848-7500 J \j w \J W W SJ ^ W \J ww w w J% Roy m V ^ aume STEA K HOUSE du Steak =H |REAL STEAK LOVERS DINE WITH US Table d'Hôte Menu $395 Oort àjiecûxtty ùi âtea& dut cue tutue u larcf-e u-ariety meuti tu iuit cwufoue j taste! Children s Menu 7£t4.esukztùut4.etfcpucùited, Lewis St.W.(facing the arena) Waterloo 539”08"11 f\ r\ f\ r\ e\r\ r\ r\ r\ e\ r\ r\ r\ s\ r\ /> r\ e\ r\ rx r\ r\ r> r\.Physical & Therapeutic Rehabilitation Specialized in joints & injuries such as: Sports injuries Tendinites Shoulders Elbows Wrists Sprains Knee Ankle Etc Diane Favreau For appointment 1435 Malouin Street, Sherbrooke or information: (819) 563-4729 Celebrate with the one you love - all week (Feb 10-17th) There’s a Special TABLE D’HÔTE, for a Special Couple.anti a Rose For the Lady, from us! Reserve Now! 243-61 S3 1 rnrn-nCgyffsgafr i i 50 Victoria St.Knowlton, Qc JOE 1V0 CANADA SELECT w \W w Are You S-t-r-e-s-s-e-d?(MPS) —Can you relate to any of these stressful situations?1.Getting stuck in miles of traffic and you just want to pull your hair out! 2.Your "in box’1 at work is piled so high that you can’t even see over it to stop anyone from putting anything more in it.3.When your child isn't home 45 minutes past his or her (jel ^9n/o luipe in 1996 .~7(iini., innitvrMtrtj V ¦ ( - 'n< i utt ID 9 S U Z ill Free Membership with inscription 6 Months JoO'mo tax or 12 Months $25/1110.1 ox 1305 South Street Cowansville ff forking on < )ttawa Street, just off South) For information or appointment 266-1333 curfew and you get that “pit" feeling in your stomach.4.When the airplane you're flying on hits really rough air! 5.Doing your annual tax return! 6.Sitting in the dentist's chair knowing you need a root canal! 7.When your boss calls you into his office and slams the door shut! 8.When the car in front of you stops short and you're brushing your hair.9.Family get-togethers during the holiday season — at your mother-in-law's house.10.Realizing you forgot to record a substantial check in your diary! If you answered "yes” to one or more of these questions, stress is certainly present in your life, at least from time to time, whether you realized it or not.Since stress and unbalanced emotions often can lower your body’s own physical system to tight illness and maintain good health, it might be a good time to lower the stress level.Sadu, idk Sfn*.COIFFURE UNISEXE Jet JJa.m Hi ipOll LJOU • 'alentine J 3, * ay • Denise, Sonis 8 Mona 306 Principale St.Cowansville Tel.: 263-0383 SS^gSgSS55^/ Massage Therapy FITNESS EVALUATION PERSONALIZED TRAINING M Due to popular request 2 for 1 special is extended until |an.31st/96 Enjoy a 1 hour massage for $25 & give a 2nd to a friend the same day at no additional charge Cheryl White _ ._ _ _ _ _ Box 489, 243-5952 Knowlton TOSSSSSBSSBSSSSSS^ ! 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Contait 88 Lakeside St.Knowlton (Quebec) JOE 1V0 f «fs, .TEW5' BRIDAL SUPPLEMENT BROME COUNTY NEWS—Wednesday, January 31, 1996—7 m ing co From '96 ‘^Jow arrn “Cj)iscovcit erence 12) 334-2953 • Mon.-Sat.10-5:30 / Fri.til 8 p.m.Main SL JnWRmiia ê«u% ffn»/ 1 /O Discount on CAKES ordered before May 1st, 1996 with presentation of this coupon L cAtxcafate tnctAinq.frvi St.*l/«ilc4ttùtc'