The record, 13 mars 1996, Supplément 1

The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome-Missisquoi W.D.DUKE ASSOCIATES LTD.W.D.DUKE ASSOCIÉS LTÉE INCOME TAXES 1995 New for 1995 - Electronic Filing Ask us about “EFILE” 109 William St.Cowansville (514)263-4123 Fa* :263-3489 Accounting & Income Tax.Investment Planning Farm Transfers & Consulting.Estate Planning Settlement.Computer Services.Marketing plans Serving the Eastern Townships Community for over 35 years 316 Knowlton Rd Knowlton (514) 243-5021 164 Queen St.Suite 102 Lennox ville (819)346-0333 Wednesday, March 13, 1996 Students stage Dickens drama Nicholas Nickelby DESIGNArt ^JARDINS 243Knovrlton,LacBrome, tél/r«x(514)243-0500 m.w By Sharon McCully COWANSVILLE — Heroes Memorial’s sterling reputation for high-calibre dramatic theatrical productions will remain untarnished thanks to a talented cast and the overwhelming support of parents and volunteers.As an impressive cast of characters prepares to take the stage for the elementary school’s 1996 spring production of Nicholas Nickelby, a full-length adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel, director Dan Lapointe enthusiastically reported, “They’re ready!” “This play has been the result of a real community effort,” said Lapointe, on his own to stage the production for the first time in a decade following last year’s retirement of Tony Whittall.For years, Whittall and Lapointe have co-produced and directed the plays at the school, among them The Miracle Worker, Pinnochio, Barnaby, Our Town and The Tinderhox.Lapointe said parents moved in quickly to fill the void.Mothers are busy making costumes and painting sets while at least one father, an electrician, has spent hours behind the curtain building sets, checking equipment and working on the stage lighting.Materials needed to stage the show were either donated by local merchants or purchased with funds raised by parents, Lapointe added.“There’s a real wealth and talent in the community that people seem willing to share,” the teacher and drama coach said.Lapointe said it’s rewarding to see the self-confidence and feeling of accomplishment students have while staging a good show.And he’s gratified to see their response to one of his favorite playwrights.“I love Dickens and this is the most theatrical of all his works,” Lapointe said.“It has a theatre troupe in it and lots of melodrama and wacky characters for the kids to latch onto.” Nicholas Nickelby leads a parade of colorful characters including wicked Uncle Ralph, stylish Madam Mantali-ni, decayed Arthur Gride, pitiable orphan Smike, the winsome Cheeryble The cast and crew (in no particular order) are Julie Perkins, Christina Piette, Joshua Bleser, Jenny Lee Ilromby, lxicey Forster, Tania Guidon, Amanda Rocheleau, Carrie Ann O’Brien, Jennifer Brunton, Emily Sharpies, Emily Dover, Stephanie Campbell, Julie Bazinet, Samantha Jenne, Erin Burnham, Laura Collini, Jennifer Tevyaw, Tyson Troutman, Leigh Ann Davis, D.J.Brock, Jessia Faucher, Makisha Page, Kaylah Jenne, Rikki Bowles, Emily Sharpies, Adam Goddhue, John Waterhouse, Nathalie Rau-zon and Elliot Kerr, and extras Angela Jette, Chris Patterson and Kim Kerr.brothers, lovely Madelaine Bray, scheming Lady Hawk and the amazing Crummies with their seedy theatre troupe.Lapointe has assembled a 38-member cast comprised mainly of girls, some of them playing double roles, in this delightful blend of comedy, mystery and melodrama.Megan Pompeii, who made her memorable debut as the witch in last year’s production of The Tinderbox, plays the young and adventurous Nicholas Nickleby.Sara Beth Fava, another experienced actress, has a major role as theatrical p’-'ducer Vincent Crummies.Kendra Whynot will don an Italian accent for her role as Miss Snevellicci, the Italian actress, then drop it to become the unscrupulous Lady Hawk.Kasha Mohr will also be challenged in her role as Nicholas’ uncle, the miserly Ralph Nickelby.“They’re all working very hard these final days,” said Lapointe.“I can’t say enough about the effort they’ve all put forth.” Lapointe has the advantage of having worked with many of the cast in the school’s Christmas production, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.“I know what they’re capable of, but they still surprise me,” he said.“If I learned anything from Tony, it is the importance of being well organi- zed,” he adding, flipping through a work schedule that began in January and is right on the money for next week’s performance.“The scripts were handed out in January and the cast had just so many days to memorize their lines,” he said.By February 22, the entire cast was comfortable with their new characters and ready for the first weekend rehearsal.Matinees will be held for students March 19, 20 and 21 with an evening performance for the public on Friday, March 22.Curtain rises at 7 sharp and admission is $3.For more information, call Heroes Memorial at (514) 263-1612.ie.1 n no 20 vrs experience INSTALLATION nepfliRS PR6-LUIRING MRINT€NRNCe PIRN N Y Don't pay Bell's high prices.Call now! 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Fifth Annual Owl’s Head Challenge with all proceeds going to the Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital in Cowansville to help support the purchase of equipment.Our goal is to obtain $10,000.Events will include: Day lift ticket for each participant who does not have a pass, an opportunity to participate in a Giant Slalom event with Men’s and Women’s divisions (six age categories in each division), B.B.Q.lunch of hot dogs and soft drinks, door prizes including a trip for two to Whistler Ski Resort, a golf membership at Owl’s Head, etc.Following the event, tax receipts are issued from the B.M.P.Foundation.Tel: Isabelle Daoust at the B.M.P.Foundation at (514) 266-5548, or Richard Clinton at Owl’s Head Ski Area at (514) 292-3342.March 17 Luck of the Irish Supper at Cafe Chez Moi, 9 Maple St., Stanbridge East, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.Supper menu includes, Blarney Stone stew, salad, Irish soda bread, desert, tea/ coffee.Reservations: 514-248-7038.St.Patrick’s Day Family Breakfast at the Waterloo Legion, Lewis St., from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.Admission: adults $3.75, children under 12 $2.Everyone welcome! For further information, call (514) 539-0005.March IS Card Party at the Oddfellows Hall, Knowlton Road, Knowlton, at 7:30 p.m.Proceeds to help Knowlton Scouting Movement.Door prizes.March 20 Dessert Card Party and Penny Fair to be held at Knowlton United Church at 12 noon.Sponsored by the Knowlton U.C.W.Admission: $4.March 23 Sugar on Snow Fundraiser for the Bolton, Potton Cadet Core No.3022, to be held at the Bolton Center Town Hall at 2 p.m.Admission: $3.There will be music, a clogging demonstration and a bake sale.Everyone welcome! Hot Dish Supper at the United Church Hall, 234 Knowlton Road, Knowlton, from 5 to 7 p.m.Admission: $6.50 adults, $4 children 12 and under.Tickets available at the door.MANOIR LAC BROME .-¦* • , : EASTERN TOWNSHIPS ?AUTOROUTE EXIT 90 i ROUTE 243 ?.VICTORIA AVE.isNOl LAKESIDE RD.?ROUTE 243 MT.ECHO ^ ROAD £bro 1»® m-m • The best retirement location in the Eastern Townships.• A brand new facility with all the comforts of home and more.• Deliciously prepared meals, 24 hour nursing care, housekeeping and laundry service.• Lots of social activities to enjoy and a residence van for excursions.• Easy walking distance to shops, banks, theatre, library and places of worship.For more information call or write: 28 Mount Echo, Knowlton, Québec JOE 1VO Tel.(514) 242-4663 or 1-800-453-3246 LE GROUPE SENIOR LIVING GROUP Catered retirement living in the picturesque town of Knowlton.Arts Calendar March 16, 17 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Gregorian Chant, presented by Brome Beaux Arts, with Vincent Boucher, organist.To be held at the Old Brick Church in West Brome on Saturday at 8 p.m.and Sunday at 3 p.m.On the program: Gregorian chant and organ music.Free admission.Tel: (514) 263-2346.March 22 Nicholas Nickleby, presented by Heroes’ Players, at Heroes’ Memorial School at 7 p.m.Admission: $3.A full-length adaptation of the Charles Dickens’ novel by Tim Kelly, with permission from the Dramatic Publishing Company.March 22 to April 14 Sleeping Beauty, presented by Mandragore Productions, adapted by Richard Theriault, at Theatre Lac Brome, Knowlton.A light-hearted comedy sure to warm the hearts of Golden Age Club MANSONVILLE — Golden Agers met at the town hall on Tuesday, February 27.Dinner of baked beans, hot dogs and tossed salad was supplied by the club, George Hamelin made a johnny cake, Kathleen Bailey made tarts and Irene Carrier brought fruit squares.Verlie Aiken gave jello and Huguette Levoy made jello on behalf of the club.She furnished the whipped cream.Alfred Vintinner gave the afternoon fruit drink.A sympathy card was signed for Deneiges Privé and family and we paid for RENTALS • SALES • SERVICE Guitars • Amplifiers • Sound & Lighting Systems for your parties Acoustix Québec ' v£Mï Residential/Commercial 2015 Rte 104, Farnham J2N 2P9 (514) 293-3295 C.K.’s INCOME TAX SERVICE • Income Tox Preparation • Book-keeping • Payroll • Typing • Photocopy service • Phone onsuuering service Bilingual & Confidential Individual Income Tax returns Self-employed ?Ujk H*\ Smon businesses -' farms From Feb.- April 30/96 for every $30.00 earned, $1.00 will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.512 KNOWLTON RD.KNOWLTON 243-6324 Carol Kralnyfc young and old.Presented in English and French.English performances are: March 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 7 p.m.and March 23, 24, 30 and 31 at 2 p.m.French performances are April 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 7 p.m.and April 6, 7,13 and 14 at 2 p.m.Tickets are $7 adults, $5 children 12 and younger.Call for reservations: 266-4246.Community Notes Snap Flap: Brome County News, 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, still has a supply of the snaphappy spelling game for children and adults.The game pits players against one another 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.Please note that all bulletins for the Brome County News calendar will cost $5.Send or bring your submissions with payment to 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, JOE 1V0.news a mass to be said in memory of her mother Mrs.Rose Anna Poulin.We were happy to welcome Mildred Atyeo back today.Mildred had spent some time with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr.and Mrs.John Atyeo of Kingston, Ont.Also Kathleen Bailey brought a guest whom we were happy to see.Noella Coutu, a former resident and member of the club.She seems to be doing well, and was pleased to be here today.Also Toni Lamothe had a message from Alice Drouin (a former member also) wishing to be remembered to her many friends.Alice had been visiting Toni, and she too was in good spirits.Door prizes were given by Kathleen Bailey, Verlie Aiken, Reginald Landry, Dorothy Woodard, Huguette Levoy, Judy and Gerry Gaboriault, Ida MacKay and Alfred Vintinner.Prizes were won by 13 lucky recipients.Game winners: Irene Carrier, Rita Mossa, Huguette Levoy, Juliette Laliberté, Ida MacKay, Mildred Atyeo, Dorothy Woodard, George Hamelin, Alfred Vintinner and Steven St.Onge.500 winners: Toni I.amodie and Gerry Gaboriault.> Les&nes > > > .?30 Lakeside St, b Knowlton, Quebec rJ0E1V0 Tel.: (514) 242-0255 y de fyierme FABULOUS CLEARANCE SALE « 4 < 4 4 3 Brome N County Ép-News.88 Lakeside Knowlton, Que.JOE 1VO 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 Deloime, 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 McCully, Off Mgr.242*1188 Alison Steel, Sec.242-1188 Lynda Bellavance, Adv.242-6892 Thelma Wright, Adv.800-463-9525 Christine Van-Tilborgh, Adv.242-6892 record Mail subscriptions Canada: 1 year.$87.00 6 months.$43.50 3 months.$21.75 U.S.& Foreign: 1 year.$250.00 6 months.$180.00 3 months.$107.00 These prices do not include GST + PST Circulation Distributed to all The Record subscribers every Wednesday as an insert, and to all households and businesses, from the following Post Offices: Bedford, Brome, Bromont, Cowansville, East Farnham, Foster, Knowlton, Sutton, West Bolton, West Brome, with drop off points in: Glenn Sutton, Mansonville, Stanbridge East, St.Armand, & Waterloo BROME COUNTY NEWS—Wednesday, March 13, 1996—3 M-V girls basketball season ends with a bang mWAMCVTT T 1?n ._ ^ COWANSVILLE (SM) — It was a heart-breaking end to a spectacular season for Massey-Vanier’s senior girls basketball team, and one likely to remain etched in the minds of the players.With four seconds to go in provincial play-offs, a called foul left the team stunned as the opposing team sunk the ball in a foul shot.It was a teary finale for the Massey-Vanier girls, but one that will provide a lasting memory for years to come.Such is the nature of high school sports, and the reason parents have rallied to ensure students continue to have the opportunity to experience team play and good sportsmanship.Last year, coaches were forced to cancel spring sports when the cash- PRRP: Recycling the way to success strapped school ran out of money in the sports budget to pay for team registrations and tournament buses.This year, a parent’s committee was determined that wouldn’t happen again.Through a series of fundraisers, they’ve amassed close to $20,000.Some 200 students at the high school participated in fall and winter team sports while dozens of others played at the intramural level.Six basketball teams, six soccer teams, hockey, wres- tling and swim teams filled afterschool hours and weekends.Physical education director Bob Kay said there is money left over to offer a full range of spring sports to many more.Beginning this month, practises will begin for badminton, followed by rugby, track and field, tennis and softball.Kay said without the participation of parents, hundreds of students would have missed out on the opportunity to grow and excel in sports.Car contents may not be covered! 263-2787 ABERCORN (SM) — You have to love a group whose by-laws insist: No executive council, bookkeeping kept to a minimum, no big boss, and two directing heads — each with a right arm.As though that weren’t enough to guarantee its success, the group also refuses to accept government subsidies and has zero tolerance for talk of politics, religion or petty gossip.“Our group welcomes everyone, French and English, old and young,” said Jocelyne Meunier, who co-founded the five-year-old “Projet Recuperation-Recycling Project”.“We are self-sufficient and full of good sense for the environment,” Meunier added, describing the Abercorn-based organization to a group of women at a Women’s Day luncheon in Sutton last week.Meunier was being honored for her work with the group and for the contribution it has made to the community.The non-profit group brings together women of all ages to create marketable crafts from recyclable materials.Since the group began five years ago, more than $18,000 has been raised through the sale of crafts created from discarded swatches of material, yarn and other recyclable materials.Proceeds from the sales go towards charitable causes such as Horizon Pour Elies, the women’s shelter in Cowansville.Meunier said the group also accepts used clothing to sell at rummage sales.“What is wearable is sold to raise money for worthwhile causes and the rest is recyled into crafts,” Meunier said.Women also have an opportunity to learn new crafts and experience the joy of creating toys, knick-knacks and clothing out of buttons, twine, yarn and remnants that were destined for the garbage bin.For more information about the group or to donate clothing for the rummage sales, call Jocelyne Meunier at 538-5222 or Pat Lahue at 538-1529.is s Sr TfUinCRft ASSURANCES - INSURANCE FROM FEB.01 TO APRIL 30, 1996 C.K.'s WILL DONATE $1.00 FOR EVERY $30.00 EARNED TO THE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION & THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY SERVICE D'IMPÔTS C.K.'s INCOME TAX SERVICE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY ¥ BOOKKEEPING • COMPTABILITE 512 Ch.Knowlton Rd.Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1 VO CfltOl l&rtUîlPÜ (514) 243-6324___________________________ AUBERGE Les Les Alléghanys I! Pu6 & Fine Dining J presents: 5H PROMOTION en you reserve ¦ntion the word SMILE” id you will get3 0% discount ept Friday & Saturday) SPECIALTIES MUSSELS, PASTA.SHRIMPS, SAUERKRAUT, BROME LAKE DUCK, CALPS LIVER EVENING SPECIALS INTERNATIONAL MENU EVERY NIGHT MORE THAN 20 CHOICES FROM S8.95TO $16.95 MEXICAN FARE HOMEMADE DESSERTS EXPRESSO - CAPPUCINO Beers: imported &.micro-brewery Complete wine list “J{/e (fUaAantea ta jped tyauA llamacJt, tfOuA mind a*ui tfOuA iaul” 33 Maple, Sutton 538-3802 f I *J A book signing, eh ?Sharon McCully and Heather Keith-Ryan will be at the Book Nook in Sutton this Sunday, March 17, from 1-3 to launch their new book, Quebec: Bonjour, eh?The book offers unique insights into the culture, history and language of Quebec while packing in helpful information on tourist and social services as well as a lexicon of French words and phrases.The book sells for $12.95, plus GST.Reading is Fundamental Listen to what your children have to say.Promote inquiring minds by encouraging them to ask questions.Canada Pension Plan Public Consultations For information, call the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Consultations Secretariat at 1-800-358-5742 TDD: 1-800-465-7735 4—BROME COUNTY NEWS—Wednesday, March 13, 1996 I don’t have the reflexes to be a drug dealer Stop me if I ever decide to grow pot in the basement.Last week’s police and pusher raid organized by Brome Lake police chief Peter Stone convinced me I do not have the complexion or reflexes required to be a drug dealer.Law-abiding citizens tend to react differently to police intervention.One of the role-playing drug-peddlers, a middle-aged Knowlton man plucked from the country club to be handcuffed and spread-eagled over a bed at the Lakeview, insisted on speaking with a lawyer before telling arresting officers if he were armed.Not a good idea, suggested crown prosecutor Michel St-Cyr, who was observing the exercise.When several policemen are standing over you with guns pointed at your head demanding to know if there’s a 45 tucked in your belt, best to immediately relieve their curiosity, he advised, lest they assume you do and act accordingly.Another pseudo bad guy had planned to flush the illegal stash when police arrived, but stood frozen in front of the toilet with a constipated look on his face.I would also have difficulty being a biker’s old lady.In my life, when someone throws their arms around me, it’s usually for a hug, or perhaps to protect Out of the Brome Closet By Sharon McCully me from falling ice.Being unaccusto med to physical aggression of any description, it was second nature for me to offer resistance when a burly cop came up behind me, grabbed me by the arms and pushed me over the bed.I realize now it would have been less painful to go peacefully.Police have these new-fangled handcuffs that tighten automatically when you struggle.And it’s probably best not to further antagonize officers who already have a real attitude about people who pilfer local homes for drug money and sell dope to their kids at school.If last week’s mock raid was a deterrent for those who have never contemplated a career in crime, it should also serve as a warning to those already engaged.This is serious business with serious consequences.And there’s a gang of law enforcement agents out there more pumped than Elliot Ness’ prohibitionists with their sights aimed squarely at drug dealers in these parts.Homélie pour mon frère C'est de nouveau l'anniversaire du décès de mon frère Henri qui était horticulteur et le premier de notre génération a quitter notre famille.Voici l'homélie écrite lors de son départ.Nous voulons rendre hommage à notre frère Henri, l'homme qui plantait des arbres.Il était au centre, au coeur même de notre famille Il avait exactement autant d'aînés que de cadets.Henri était un homme simple mais combien passionné pour les plantes, en particulier les arbres, et surtout les arbres fruitiers.On dit que pour réussir sa vie, on doit laisser le monde un peu meilleur parce que l'on a vécu.On dit aussi que de planter un seul arbre à l'ombre duquel on ne s'assoira jamais, mais de le planter pour le bénéfice de ceux qui suivront, est un acte d'amour pour l'humanité.Henri qui a planté ou aidé à planter des milliers d'arbres et qui a transmis son amour des plantes à tant de personnes, a certainement, dans ce sens, réussi sa vie.Entre Nous Par Thérèse Bernard Et que dire des milliers de greffes d'arbres qu'il a faites pour la forte production de pommes et d'autres fruits, dont certaines variétés qu'il a lui-même créées feront le plaisir de générations à venir.Toutes les connaissances qu'il a accumulées et toutes les recherches qu'il a faites, passeront, nous l'espérons, à ceux qui continuent dans ce domaine.Henri n'était pas intéressé aux luxes de la vie, mais il a laissé sa marque et le monde est un peu meilleur parce qu'il a vécu.Et je planterai au printemps le magnolia que nous devions planter ensemble.HENRI, nous te disons adieu mais nous ne sommes pas tristes pour toi car nous savons que tu es dans une autre dimension, que tu es dans la lumière, dans la lumière éclatante du GRAND VERGER ÉTERNEL.AU REVOIR Knowlton Golden Age Club news R.B.FINANCIAL SERVICES Now preparing 1995 tax returns • Computerized Bookkeeping & Payroll • Financial Statements • Individual & Corporate Tax Returns RALF BUSHENBAUM B.Comm.Tel : (514) 292-5835 Fax: (514) 292-3797 Pick-up & Delivery: (514) 292-5835/4113 Travel Services: (514) 292-4408 RESUSCITATION (CPR) HELPS YOU TO SAVE LIVES TAKE A COURSE NOW AND STROKE [OUN DATION Of QUEBEC (514) 871-1551 “ 1-800-361-7650 A sleigh ride and lunch at Brome Hotel was planned for the February 22 meeting of the Knowlton Golden Age Club, but the morning of February 22 was foggy and rainy so the sleigh ride was cancelled, however 24 members drove to Brome to enjoy lunch served at the hotel.After lunch, we returned to the Knowlton Community Centre for our regular meeting at 1:30 p.m.President Jim Eaton called the meeting to order.Adeline Jones thanked the members who had attended the party held to honour her 80th birthday on February 17.Get well cards were signed for Bernadette Foster, who has not been well recently.Five hundred was played at seven tables and there were four at the game tables.Geraldine Wheeler was the winner at the game tables.At 500 the spe- cial prize for 10 hearts, bid and made, was not won.Other prizes were won by: 1st— Irene Boyce 4580, 2nd — Carleton Ladd 4300,3rd — Elvia Johnson 4180,4th — Helen Arlington 4040, and 5th — Olive Lancaster 4020.Members came forward to claim door prizes as their names were drawn.Elvia Johnson poured tea and coffee and a pot-luck lunch and social time was enjoyed, ending a busy and enjoyable day.v.RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL CLEANING Carpets - Upholstery - Walls & Ceilings Acoustic Tiles - Automobile Interiors Ducts and Windows RESTORATION Spot and Odour Removal Stain Removal Spot and Carpet Dyeing Water, Fire and Smoke Damage 244 Christophe-Colomb, Cowansville sanJEf1VICE AND SATISFACTION call 514-266-0988 Jim Eccles, Owner DRUGS My mother is abusing her medication.where can she find help?>W1 1.800.265.2626 TOLL FREE Montreal and area 527-2626 HELP AND RESOURCES Questions about the Federal Budget?BUDGET 1996 HOTLINE For more information, call toll-free.From Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.to 10 p.m.1+1 Department of Finance Ministère des Finances Canada Canada 1 -800-343-8282 TDD: 1-800-465-7735 Letters to the Editor BROME COUNTY NEWS—Wednesday, March 13, 1996—5 Innocent party penalized Having been fortunate enough never to have been involved in an automobile accident, I was aghast upon learning how the No Fault Insurance system works.For the benefit of your readers unfamiliar with the system, I would like to relate my personal experience.The facts: My truck was parked in a private residential parking area.Another party accidentally backed into the door on the passenger side causing a pretty fair indentation.I am nowhere on the scene.Now in order to have the damage repaired (estimated at $634) I must file a claim with my insurance company.My company pays for repairs and in so doing I lose for three consecutive years the $20 bonus granted to me for an accident-free record and there is a pretty fair chance my actual premium will be increased.It is not enough that I have to experience the inconvenience and deprivation of my truck while repairs are undertaken but that I suffer financial loss and my record is tarnished.What kind of sense does this make when the party responsible for- the accident accepts responsibility and is fully insured, yet possibly simply walks away?And I, the absolutely innocent party, am penalized by such a damn stupid Quebec Law.I am reminded of a slogan several years ago, “Quebec Knows How” — it sure as hell does! Roy Lowry The little guys can come out on top Thank you so much for covering our woes with the bureaucrats at the lottery office.Without your intervention (and Mr.Paradis’), I’m sure we would not have been noticed by the “big boys” and would never have been able to fundraise for much needed equipment and activities in the school.PLEASE PIMM I with more people would publicize their plights and persevere — our case just goes to show that it can be done and the little guys can come out on top.Edwina Garrick Secretary Butler School Committee Glaucoma: The pressure increasing inside your eye Even if its origin goes back as far as antiquity (Hypocrates first roughly described this disease), little is known concerning the cause of glaucoma.Most people suffering from it had no problems until they went for a routine eye exam and surprise, they were told that they probably have glaucoma and might have to take drops for the rest of their life.Glaucoma affects one to two per cent of the population over 40, and is responsible for about 15 per cent of all the cases of blindness in the United States.As we get older, as you would guess, the risk of developing glaucoma increases.We often refer to glaucoma as an increased pressure in the eye, but it’s not only that.Most of the time, the intraocular pressure (IOP) increases, but glaucoma also involves a gradual loss in the field of vision and of the quality of the vision.The normal IOP ranges from 10 to 20 mm Hg.People suffering from glaucoma will have IOP of more than 21, often from 25 to 35.But where is all that pressure coming from?Anatomically, the structure of the eye is not very complex for such an important organ.Through the cornea and the pupil the light touches the lens, which focuses the image on the retina.Inside the eye bulb, a semiliquid solution — the humour — fills most of the space.In the back of the lens, it is called the vitreous humour, and is of very little concern in glaucoma.From the lens to the cornea, the aqueous humour helps to keep the integrity of the eye bulb, bringing nutrients I The Health Beat By Jean-François Richard to the different parts of the eye and cleans away their metabolic wastes.An excessive amount of this aqueous humour in the front part of the eye bulb, obviously creates an increase in IOP.vent the development of the disease.So, in most cases, it’s a preventive treatment that people have to take for a lifetime.Laser therapy or surgery can control complicated cases that don’t respond well to the medicated treatment.Among other risk factors in developing glaucoma besides age are diabetes, genetics, race and certain visual problems.If you want to learn a little more about glaucoma, come to the presentation on Monday, March 18, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.at the Community Center.Coffee and cookies will be served and I will gladly try to answer your questions.Jean-François Richard Pharmacist (Tel: 242-1444) 305 Knowlton Road Obonsoins member This accumulation can come from an increased production but much more often from a decrease in the elimination.Drug therapy of glaucoma involves the usage of one or more kinds of drops put each day into the eye, to try to pre- Auberge West Brome TH VIVA ITALIA! ITALIAN FOOD FESTIVAL MARCH 14 TO 31 TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHTS PASTA MIGHTS 3 COURSE MENU FROM $8.95 TO $12.95 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS ITALIAN TABLE D’HÔTE SUNDAY TOSCANY BRUNCH $11.95 ADULTS, CHILDREN $1.00/FT/HEIGHT FRIDAY MARCH 15 ITALIAN WINETASTING AND DINNER $25.00 tax and service included Reservations: 266-7552 ?! 128 ROUTE 139 WEST BROME Iff 24hr- Claim assistance! 263-2787 Tonn€R ft ASSURANCES - INSURANCE FROM THE RAHA'I WRITINGS THE DIFFERENCES AMONG THE RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD ARE DUE TO THE VARYING TYPES OF MINDS.SO LONG AS THE POWERS OF THE MIND ARE VARIOUS, IT IS CERTAIN THAT MEN'S JUDGEMENTS AND OPINION WILL DIFFER ONE FROM ANOTHER.IF, HOWEVER, ONE SINGLE, UNIVERSAL PERCEPTIVE POWER BE INTRODUCED - A POWER ENCOMPASSING ALL THE REST -THOSE DIFFERING OPINIONS WILL MERGE, AND A SPIRITUAL HARMONY AND ONENESS WILL BECOME APPARENT.Surgery for the correction of MYOPIA and ASTIGMATISM (819) 346-2727 Dr.Guy Doyon M.D., F-R-C.S.(C) M S.C.Ophthalmologist BAHA I FAITH FOR INFORMATION WRITE TO 310 HARVEY ST., GRANBY, QUE.J2H 1W9 OR CALL 372-2956 AFTER 6 P.M or 1 -800-346-9389 2727 King St.West, Suite 100 Sherbrooke, Que., |1L IC2 YOU COULD WIN THE AMOUNT OF YOUR PURCHASE OR RENTAL of the vehicle new or used that you bought in 1996 or the cost of your rental vehicle excluding its residual value.The drawing will be held December 31, 1996.Rules and regulations in store.Ideas that will go far.Again another good reason to buy or rent from Deragon.deragon k DERAGON AUTO CITÉ inc I» 0PKBCUHY LINCOLN 317 Principale St., Cowansville, 266-0101 deragon li—BROME COUNTY NEWS—Wednesday, March 13, 1996 Classified i Property 1 tor sale o Wanted O to Rent For Rent BROME LAKE — Luxurious condo at 400 Lakeside.3 bedrooms, 2'A baths, furnished and equipped, fireplace.Pool, tennis court, beach.$99,000.Call (514) 243-6900.20527 BROME LAKE — Bondville area.Nice little house, completely renovated, 2 bedrooms, basement partly finished.Access to lake with ducks and beach.$48,000.Call (514) 243-6900.20527 GOT ~A CAMP~ GROUND member-ship4imeshare?We’ll take it! America’s largest, oldest resale clearinghouse.Resort Sales Interna-t i o n a I 1 -800-423-5967.Timeshare rentals needed.Call 24 hours a day .20627 3 Cottages AVOID THE RUSH by ordering now a copy of tne 1996 Tyler’s Cottage Rental Directory.Choose from over 100 cottages and photos in Quebec/Ontario.$13.50 including tax and postage.1 -800-461-7585, (705) 726-601 5.20627 PLfflSf PMfllZt 'Uillcuje, S GoK+d/uf X-C0UNTRY SKIING atyour door, 2 acres, gardens.Updated 4 bedroom home.$108,000.w, D0WNT0WN COUNTRY HOME with private garden and pond.4 bedrooms, massive stone fireplace.LAKE ACCESS and tranquility.Modern and bright, 4 bedrooms, fireplace.Great value at $129,000.LOIS HARD ACKER 514-242-2000 ROYAL'*' ACTION^ courtt*t immotxW* agrM Chartered Real Estate Broker 3 Victoria, Knowiton noN^> COMMERCIAL SPACE — 900 sq.ft, or 1800 sq.ft., 321 Knowiton Road, Knowiton.Stylish building with large gallery.Available immediately.Ideal for office of boutique.Information: (514) 243-0596 or (514) 773-3334.2021.HOUSE — 3 bedrooms, in Village of Knowiton.Oil and wood.Available May 1.Not furnished.$600/month.Call (514) 243-6952.20513 LARGE 4/2 — 321 Knowiton Road, Knowiton, next to Knowiton Packaging.French doors with balcony.Bright.Washer, dryer, dishwasher.Comfortable.Available June 1.Call (514) 242-2459 or (514) 243-0596.20211 f Notice to renters!} Your dream to become a property owner is now possible.NO CASH REQUIRED with the R.A.P.you will receive a tax credit that will serve as a down payment.DEADUNE: FEBRUARY 29,1996 Reserve now.Le Domaine Chambourg Sur Le Lac is developing a sedion jusl lor you.In 1995, more than 25 working rentersbecame homeowners blanks to our concept.YOU WILL BE A HOHEOWNER! CHAMBOURG SUR LE LAC is waiting for you.Sales office: 1 ANVERS, WATERLOO (514)539-4215 ^or call no charge 1-800-787 -5352\1 20 Job Opportunities WANTED: ROOM to rent, Knowiton area.To be used as an office for a computer programmer/consultant.Minimum six months.Call (514) 242-2340 or 539-4003 .20651 26 Courses 19 Career Training INTERESTED IN CAREER Training?Golf operations, hotekrestaurant, tourism/travel, event-s'bonventions.culinary/pastry, arts.Atlantic Tourism and Hospitality Institute, Holland College, in P E ,| 1-800-446-5265.20527 LEARN AUCTIO-NEERING at the Southwestern School of Auctioneering.Next class April 13-19/96.Contact: Southwestern Ontario School of Auctioneering, R.R.5, Woodstock, Ont., N4S 7V9.(519) 537-2115.20492 COWANSVILLE, KNOWLTON AREA — Cleaning lady.Minimum of 3 days per week.References required.Reply to Box 488, Knowiton, Que., JOE 1V0.EXPERIENCED middle-aged woman required to house clean.Ten hours per week.Call (514) 263-1444 ask for Reed.English speaking required.2=525 FIRE YOUR BOSS.and be your own Boss in the heal-th and wellness industry.Call our 24 hour toll-free number for your information package.1-800-352-2850.20627 60 Articles for Sale TRADITIONAL REIKI — Peace, self-healing, spiritual growth.First degree initiation: March 22, 23 and 24 in Foster.Call Reiki Master (Kivil Woodward) (514) 337-6460 .20619 29 Miscellaneous Services GENERAL RENOVATIONS — Carpentry, painting, joint filling.Menueserie, peinture, joints.Brian (514) 263-4962.20505 33 Senior Services Oi Sales Reps Z I Wanted ACCESSORIES & ADAPTED CLOTHING for the non-autonomous (ladies or gentleman).Latest fashions.Popular prices.Call (819) 346-8403 or (819 564-2223.1373.20 Job Opportunities INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EXCHANGE —Ages 18-30 with agricultural experience to live-Avork with family in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Japan.Cos t/d e t a i I s : 1 -800-263-1827.105, 7710 5th Street S.E., Calgary, AB, T2H 2L9.20627 NATURLAND CANADA INC.seeks independant distributors for health care products.Part-time income selling unique products for arthritic pain relief, sports injuries.Free sample and info: 1-800-417-7089.20627 $ATTENTION STU-DENTS$.Make a lot of money selling chocolate bars.New pro-ducts available.Nothing to pay in advance.Fast delivery.1-800-383-3589.DISTRIBUTOR AND DEALERS for Quebec sell Specialized Lubricants, Agriculture, Construction.Transportation experience a plus.Min.secured investment.Reply: Pathfinder Lubricants, R.R.1, Coe Hill, Ontario, KOL 1 P0 .20627 Cars for Sale 1992 NISSAN CENTRA, 148,000 km.No rust.Excellent shape.Brand new 4 season tires.Still under full warranty.Asking $7,900.Call (514) 539-4003.20651 57 Antiques 25 Work Wanted ANTIQUE DEALER with 20 years experience will purchase dishes, linens, wooden articles and furniture, estates or farm sales, or fewer items.Call Cameron Brown (514) 243-5785 at Camlen’s.20531 TRANSLATION from French into English and from English into French.Have computer and fax.Call (514) 266-0550.15555 60 Articles for Sale BLOCK WOOD for sale, dry wood: 1 year.Call (514) 243-5391.20625 AN INEXPENSIVE, durable, light-framed beginner’s 8’x10’ greenhouse kit.Made with treated lumber, it comes complote with everything you need including a special U.V.greenhouse plastic and easy to follow instructions.All materials are pre-cut and pre-drilled.Can be assembled in 4 to 5 hours.For informa-tion call (514) 263 2794.20303 AT LOW PRICES.Liquidation.Prevarnished parquet 1.09, natural birch .89, oak: .99; 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reunite you with loved ones.$2.754nin.Musi be 18.1-900-451-2787.24 hOUrS.20627 St.Luke's Church Women meet WATERLOO — On Monday afternoon, February 19th, St.Luke’s Church Women met in the church hall at 2 p.m.with an attendance of 10.The president, Nellie Darling opened the meeting with the Lord’s Prayer.She welcomed those present and then thanked Jean Davidson for being the hostess for the afternoon.The business meeting proceeded in the usual manner.The minutes of the January meeting were read by the secretary and approved and signed.A thank you note from Shirley Russell was also read.The financial report was given by Doris Wilson.Nellie thanked all who helped with the deanery supper and the reception after Eddy Cadorette’s funeral.Nellie spoke about the W’orld Day of Prayer service.It will be held in St.Ber-nadin’s Catholic Church on March 1.Margaret Wright, Edith Sharp and Jean Daviu son will take part to represent St.Luke’s Church.There was a discussion about selling tickets for a drawing on a Roxton lamp at card parties and at the rummage sale.The group agreed that once or twice (the second time being shortly before the drawing) someone could sit at a tabic to sell such tickets before the card playing started, but not to bother people when they were at the tables playing cards.Concerning the rummage sale, it was doubtful if there would be sufficient workers for one to sit at a table selling tickets.The drawing on the Roxton lamp is to take place at the St.Luke’s Church Women’s meeting in June.The next meeting will be at 2 p.m.in the church hall on March 18 with Dot deS-olla as hostess.As there was no further business, Rita McKerrcll adjourned the meeting.A valentine contest was conducted by Jean.The prize went to Edith Sharp who made 33 words out of the letters in ‘valentine’ in 10 minutes.Refreshments were served by Jean, assisted by Rita and Nellie.Please support your local newspaper BROME COUNTY NEWS—Wednesday, March 13.1996—7 Accounting Aesthetic Surgery Sophie A.Giroux, b.b.a.Aline Bolduc Cynthia Fonter Luc Harbec, c.A.m RAYMOND, CHABOT, MARTIN.PARÉ Société en nom collectif Comptables agréés 465 Knowlton Rd.P.O.Box 995 104 Sud St.Knowlton Cowansville Tel.: (514) 242-6107 Tel.: (514) 263-2010 Cowansville Office Sherbrooke (514)263-0774 (819)563-9313 LOUIS HÉBERT, m.d.c.c.p.q.F.r.c.s.(c) Specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery Cowansville office 401 South St.Medical center Cowansville, Que.J2K 2X6 Heating Oil T Lamps For Sale Tinkftam-Smart .i vftcre yet Uni a vs l iijlt t tomorrow Custom-nmdc lampshades, an) si/e or shape.**** Abat-jour sur mesure, toute forme et toute taille.Carol) n Smart (514)243-68 II Produits Pétroliers LAVIGNE Inc 1 Heating Oil ?Gas • lubricants 227 Knowlton Bd.242-1122! 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