The record, 30 octobre 1996, Supplément 1

m&Æ& The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome-Missisquoi W.D.DUKE ASSOCIATES LTD^\ V.D.DUKE ASSOCIÉS LTÉE Professional Financial, Taxation & Accounting Services Individuals and Corporations 109 William St.Cowansville (514) 263-4123 Fax: 263-3489 Accounting & Income Tax, Investment Planning Farm Transfers & Consulting, Estate Planning & Settlement, Computer Services, Maketing plans V Serving the Eastern Townships Community for over 35 years 316 Knowlton Kd Knowlton (514) 243-5021 164 Oueen St.Suite 102 Lennoxville (819) 346-0333 J Wednesday, October 30, 1996 Cowansville couple to help Chinese with cattle By Maurice Crossfield COWANSVILLE - By the time the snow melts next spring, Peter and Berti Riordon will be gazing at the Shanghai skyline.The two are heading to China for the better part of two years to help improve the Chinese dairy cattle industry.An initiative of the Canadian International Development Agency and run by semen exporter SEMEX Canada, the Riordon’s will be arriving in the middle of a five-year program aimed at improving cattle genetics, nutrition and herd management.The two will act as technical experts, working with farmers and industry leaders to try to improve an industry that is, relatively speaking, fairly small.‘The per capita consumption of milk is almost nonexistent,” Peter Riordon said.“It is a very small component of the Chinese diet.” He explained that the opportunity to go to China wasn’t one he had been looking for.Known for his involvement in various dairy and farm organizations in Canada, the invitation came after his name was mentioned by several prominent members of the industry.“We didn’t even reply until we sat down and seriously contemplated it,” he said.“But when the dust settled we decided that this is a great opportunity, so lets go.” The idea of the project began in the 80s, but was put on hold following the Tiananmen Square massacre.A few years later discussion of the project came back, and by 1993 $11 million was earmarked for the project, which is slated to wrap up in 1998.“We’ve been told the qualities we will need the most are patience, persistence and diplomacy,” said Riordon.He said from what he’s learned, decades under a Communist regime means the Chinese aren’t ones to readily embrace change.“We’re there partly because China has developed a certain level of trust with Canada,” he added.“And the dairy industry in Canada is fairly well perceived internationally.In the semen export market Canada has the world’s biggest export industry.” With over 90 years of record keeping and genetic development, Canada has become a world leader in producing top quality dairy cattle.With a desire to build up its own industry, China wants to benefit from Canadian expertise.Riordon said the Chinese approach the dairy industry very differently.Here in Canada it is a Berti and Peter Riordon will be leaving the wide open spaces of the Eastern Townships for the city of Shanghai next spring to share their dairy cattle expertise.; ", -, Hr Is VS-A' ' * .MvA1 s.?*.a - :r* • case of supply and demand, with farmers culling out the poorest and keeping the ones with the best genetic prospects.But in the Far East the number of Chinese milking cattle is decided by the local mayor, depending on what the government can afford.Once calf production reaches that limit the rest are sent out to be slaughtered.One of the main areas of concern in China is cattle nutrition.With 1.2 billion people and only nine per cent of the world’s arable land, feeding people, let alone cattle, is a challenge.“The result is the cattle seem to get whatever is available,” Riordon said.“A lot of that is residue from food processing plants.The only forage they seem to be getting is grass that has been cut from along the roadside.” He pointed out that cattle need a consistent diet in order to remain healthy and produce large quantities of milk.The more variation the more potential for health problems.“From what we have understood, digestive problems are probably the norm there,” said Berti Riordon, who has spent most of her life in the dairy industry.To illustrate the challenges facing China, Peter Riordon spoke of a Chinese government plan to add two eggs per week per family to the national diet.That meant buying more grain.Enough, in fact to equal Canada’s entire annual grain production.The trip to China is a one-year contract, with the understanding that they will stay for a second year.Peter Riordon pointed out that much of the first year is spent getting to understand how things are done in China, so the organizers prefer to send people who will stay for two years.“There’s a big learning curve,” he said.Riordon said he’s expecting to undergo a huge culture shock when they arrive in Shanghai in April.With most signs written in Chinese, the couple will be, in a way, illiterate.But the occasional English sign can be found, he said.“Unlike Quebec, English signs aren’t illegal in Shanghai.” Moving from the wide open spaces of the Townships to a city of 14 million people will also be somewhat claustrophobic, he added.The city is booming and the skyline is dotted with construction cranes.However, the Riordon’s won’t be there for the entire two-year period.They get to come home for part of the summer and at Christmas.“It is good to be able to get home in between so that we can get a little more space and keep contact with things here at home,” Berti said.The couple will also be able to keep contact with family through the Internet.Peter said the ’net will allow him to communicate regularly with his brother in Dunham and his niece in Indonesia.But one thing they won’t have to worry too much about is the language barrier.Many of the people they will be working with have been trained in Canada, and can act as translators when dealing with those who do not understand English.Over the next few months, the couple will be learning more about China, getting their affairs in order and mentally preparing themselves for their new adventure.T feel very strongly that we have always been a good team,” Berti said.“We work well together.” 20 yre.experte INSTALLATION jPJ REPAIRS PRE-WIRING MAINTENANCE PLAN 10% Donald & Larry Gagné discount for seniors and first time home owners.Call and start saving now! 514-243-0000 1-800-783-0933 Res./Fox: 242-2233 Tt -v LABRECQUE ROY YELLE INC.vv (DRAPER ft HAUSER) ASSURANCE GÉNÉRALE - GENERAL INSURANCE Juste au bout du fit Just a phone call away 106 rue Church St., COWANSVILLE (Québec) J2K 1TB Tel.: (514) 263-0110 Fax: (514) 263-6485 WELDrriÎHEATPE NOV 1 -7 SLEEPERS Brad Pitt, Robert De Niro D.Hoffman Daily: 7ft9:30 r 104 N.Main Si.St.Albans.Vt 802-527-7888 Canadian S at par DEAR GOD Daily: 7 ft 9 p.m.Sat.ft Sun.: 2 .m.PG FLY AWAY HOME Sat.ft Sun.: 2 p.m.LARGER THAN LIFE Bill Murray Dally: 7 ft 9 p.m.Sal.ft Sun.: 2 p.m.PG 1-800-465-4230 FALL FILM FESTIVAL CELESTIAL CLOCKWORK N/R Next Week.RANSOM ,vith Mel Gibson TAPIS COWANSVILLE 548 Riviere St.Cowansville 263-4622 UNO.RUGS.CERAMIC.DECOR ACCESSORIES — MHO.ME COUNTY NEWS — Wednesday, October 30, 1996 Brome County Community Billboard Arts Calendar Nov.2 Supper-Conference, held by ‘Les Amis de la Liberté’, a new non-political English organization, at the Auberge des Carrefours, Cowansville.Hot buffet supper at 6:30 p.m., followed at 8 p.m.with conference with guest speaker: Mr.Pierre Lemieux.Subject: Are we a society “Free and Democratic”.Tickets: $26 per person, tax inch for supper and conference.$10.at the door for conference only.Tickets available at Le Tournesol, 263-7857, Dépanneur Shefford, 534-2116, Knowlton Metro, 243-6155.Limited tickets! Neighbourhood Watch, East Bolton, will hold a general meeting at the Town Hall, 1:30 p.m.Subject: Election of officers and president.Children’s Hallowe’en Party, at the Oddfellows Hall, Knowlton, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.Children 2 - 12 yrs.old.Prizes for costumes.Everyone welcome! The Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley will meet at Auberge West Brome, 128 Route 139, West Brome at 2 p.m.Guest speaker: Ms.Merle H.Gobin - Valadez of Gems, whose topic will be “Micro-Enterprise, credit and self-sufficiency in the developing world.” Tea and coffee will be served.Everyone welcome! $5.for non-members.Turkey Supper, sponsored by the Mansonville United Church, at the English School, Mansonville, from 5 -7 p.m.Admission: Adults, $8., chil- dren, 4-10, $4.Free 3 yrs.and under.All welcome! Christmas Sale at the Stanbridge East Town Hall from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.Get your shopping done early! Christmas Bazaar at the Grace Church, Sutton, 1:30 - 4 p.m.Afternoon teas, crafts, baked goods, plants.Gifts for all the family.‘Bring & Bid Party’, to benefit the Brome County Historical Society, at the Knowlton Courthouse, 6 p.m.Tickets, $25.Reserve A.S.A.P.243-6782 (days), 243-6712 (evenings).Bring an antique! Nov.2 & 3 Arts & Crafts Sale, in the basement of Ste.Therese Church, 209 Ste.Therese St., Cowansville, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sat.& Sun.This exhibition is organized by the l’AFEAS de Cowansville.For info.263-1100.Craft Show, sponsored by Le Salon des Artisans de Bromont, at La Chantignole Elementary School, 35 De Gaspe,ll a.m.- 5 p.m.30 artisans will be featured from all over the region.Info: Les Loisirs, 534-4414.Nov.3 ‘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.Nov.5 Clothing Sale, sponsored by the Ladies Guild, at the Brome Hall, Brome, from 1 - 5 p.m.Doors open for donations on Nov.2, 3, 4 & 5.Nov.5, 19 & Dec.3 ‘500’ Card Party, at the Brome MICHAEL DOUGLAS VAL KILMER “.a compelling experience.” toui% B Hnbum.C.UGAIV SUN j THE ‘GHOST ANDTHE Darkness "Friday through Thursday: 7 p.m.NOVEMBER 1 - 7 "Î.OWC KISS GOODNIGHT Friday through Thursday: 9 p.m.For info: 263-5900 $3.50 MON.TUES & WED $4.50 I commission scolaire DISTRICT de BEDFORD (W co, DISTRICT of BEDFORD school board SIÈGE SOCIAL/BOARD OFFICE C.P.20, COWANSVILLE.QC, CANADA J2K 3H2 }g) TEL: (514) 266-0944 FAX: (514) 266-0954 MASSEY VANIER HIGH SCHOOL District of Bedford PARENTS’ NIGHT Parents of students at Massey Vanier High School will receive their children’s report cards for Term I on Tuesday, November 12, 1996.Parents are cordially invited to meet the teachers at Massey Vanier’s Parents’ Night on Wednesday, November 13, 1996.4:00 - 5:30 and 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.Hall, Brome, 7:30 p.m.Prizes and refreshments.All welcome.Nov.9 Christmas Bazaar, at the Dunham United Church, Dunham, sponsored by the Dunham Youth Group, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.Nov.28 - 30 Trinity Church, Cowansville will be sponsoring a “Healing of the Whole Person” seminar, on Thurs.& Fri, from 7 - 9:30 p.m., & Sat.from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.Vina Sweetman and the Isaiah 40 Foundation Team will be with us to examine our relationship with God, ourselves, and others.If you wish to develop the spiritual dimension of your life and desire personal wholeness, this conference could benefit you.Info: Vicky 266-4601 or Shelley 263-0153.Deadline for Registration: Nov.22/96.Community Calendar Oct.17 to Nov.10 ‘Joan’, a world premiere rock opera, presented by Echo Art, directed by Emma Stevens, opens at Theatre Lac Brome, Knowlton.Showtimes are 8.p.m., Thurs., Fri.& Sat.Matinees, Sat.& Sun.at 2 p.m.Ticket prices are $15.Students & seniors, $12.Saturday night prices are $18 and $15.For info., tickets & reservations, call Echo Art (514) 242-2048, or Theatre Lac Brome (514) 242-2270.On presentation of a ticket for ‘Joan’, Knowlton Pub offers a discount of 10% on the price of a meal on the day of the show.242-6862.Nov.1 to Dec.21 Third Annual Exhibition of 20 Dunham artists, hosted by the Centre d’Art of the Dunham Public Library.Vernissage, Nov.1, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.Open to the public.No admission.The Centre d’Art is open Wednesdays, 1 - 4:30 p.m., Thursdays, 9 a.m.to noon, & 1 - 8:30 p.m., & Saturdays 10 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.For more info: 295-2621.Nov.2 Orealis, Juno award nominee, will perform at the Calvary United Church, 6 Maple St., Sutton for one night only starting at 8 p.m.Tickets $10.per person.Reservations: Phyllis, 538-2604, Jim, 266-5322, or Elyse 538-0312.Nov.2 - 9 An exhibition of recent paintings by Gordon Ladd will be held at Boutique Homestead, 159 Queen, Lennoxville.Mon.to Wed., Fri.& Sat.from 9:30 a.m.to 5: p.m.Thurs.9:30 a.m.to 8:30 p.m.Sunday - closed.For more info: (514) 242-1133 or (819) 562-3060.Nov.3 Knowlton Players will be holding a general meeting to discuss next year’s season upstairs at the Knowlton Pub, Knowlton at 7:30 p.m.Everyone welcome! Nov.9 Imaginary Heaven, (impressionist, Celtic, folk trio), in concert at the United Church, Knowlton, at 8 p.m.Tickets $10.Children under 12, free.To reserve tickets, call Geoff Webber 243-5662.Nov.30 - Dec.6 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, presented by Mandragore Productions, directed by Richard Theriault, at Theatre Lac Brome, Knowlton.A play for the entire family! Nov.30, Dec.1, 7 & 8, at 2 p.m., Nov.29, 30, Dec.6 & 7, at 7 p.m.Call for reservations (514) 266-4246.Community Notes RENTALS • SALES • SERVICE Guitars • Amplifiers • Sound & Lighting Systems for your parties A cous tlx Québec Residential/Commercial .„ 2015 Fit® 104, Famham J2N 2P9 (514) 293-3295 Do you want to have fun while learning to Line Dance?Well, come and join us at Manoir Lac Brome, Knowlton, every Friday afternoon at 3:00 p.m.$4.00 per person.Come check us out and have a coffee.For info call: (514) 242-4663.CUT OUT THE MIDDLE IVIAIM BUY DIRECT AND SAVE $$$$ British sportscar & 4x4 Enthusiasts We carry parts for the following vehicles: MGBs, MG As, TRIUMPHS, AUSTIN HEALYs, JAGUARS LAND ROVERs and also JETTA and AUDI Prepaid Freight on all orders over $200.00 in the Townships Call us: ATLANTIC BRITISH PARTS OF CANADA (514) 539-2669 88 Lakeside Knowlton,Que.JOE 1V0 514-242-1188, 514-242-6892 Fax 514-243-5155 Published every Wednesday by RecorH Brome ^ County ^-News, Quebecor Communications Inc.Offices and plant located at 2850 Delorme, .Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1K 1A1 Randy Kinnear, Publisher.800-463-9525 Susan C.Mastine, Community Rel.800-463-9525 Charles Bury, Exec.Editor.800-463-9525 Alain Tétreault, Adv.Dir.800-463-9525 Sharon McCully, Editor/Off.Mgr.242-1188 Sunil Mahtani, Copy Editor.819-569-6345 Alison Steel, Sec.242-1188 Lynda Bellavance, Adv.242-68- ?Mail subscriptions Canada: 1 year .$104.00 6 months.$52.00 3 months .$26.00 U.S.& Foreign: 1 year .$250.00 6 months .$180.00 3 months .$107.00 These prices do not include GST & PST 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 Famham, Foster, Knowlton, Sutton, West Bolton, West Brome with drop off points in: Glen Sutton, Mansonville, Stanbridge East, St.Armand, & Waterloo BROME COUNTY NEWS — Wednesday, October 30, 1996 — 3 Local businesses recognized for contribution COWANSVILLE (MC) - A local organization dedicated to helping aspiring entrepreneurs has recently honored 11 local businesses for their successes over the last year.These businesses all got off the ground with the help of advice from the Service d’Aide aux Jeunes Entrepreneurs, and were recognized for their contribution to the economic development of the Brome Missisquoi regional municipality (MRC).According to SAJE statistics, these 11 businesses have created 50 new jobs and injected over $800,000 into the local economy.Here’s a list of those recognized for their efforts: - Goat’s milk soap producer Yvon E.et Associé.This Bedford-based business started small and quickly became big.They now export their soap to such far off destinations as Germany.- Bicycle sales and repair shop Vélo Brome.Owned by former school teacher Charles Riordon, the shop has gained a reputation for quality sales and service.- Plomberie A.Thibodeau Carey is now fixing leaky pipes throughout the region from its Cowansville shop.The business now employs seven people.- If you’re looking for Christmas decorations, Melmax Décoration of Cowansville is now producing enough to supply a significant part of the North American market.- Marie-Claude Bouvier is a Cowansville architect who specializes in designs adapted to the needs of those who use it, both in renovation and construction.- La Joie Fleuri of Frelighsburg produces fresh cut and dried flowers.- Inotec Industrie of Farnham produces office furniture distributed across the continent.Boutique Kajolia of Cowansville offers a line of fashionable clothing for men and women.-Atelier Art Design of Cowansville specialises in interior and exterior design.-ARA Inc.of Farnham offers a variety of school supplies and a photocopy services.-Boutique Mûr Mûr of Bedford specializes in home decoration and is one of the only distributors of gas-operated kitchen appliances in the region.This year also marked the first year for a new prize from the SAJE for businesses that have done an outstanding job over the last three years.The first winner was McHaffy Restaurant, which has gained a reputation for its fine food and service.Fall fashion show raises funds for BMP Hospital COWANSVILLE (MC) - Staff and supporters of the Brome-Missisquoi Perkins Hospital got together Sunday for a little fun and to get a look at the latest in fall fashions.Put on by the BMP Auxiliary, Intensive Flair raised over $4000 which will go towards buying equipment and other necessities for the hospital.“It was a great success, a fabulous success,” said fashion show president Shirley P.Conner.“This was a major fund-raiser for the Auxiliary.” The Auxiliary is a group of women who work to raise money for the hospital.Around longer than the BMP Foundation, the two groups remain separate but work together with the aim of improving conditions at the health care institution.The show was sponsored by Reitman’s and featured the latest fashions from Coco, Grace, Jouvence, L.L.Brome, Bilodeau, Owl’s Head Ski Shop, Paddie’s Boutique, Polo Ralph Lauren, Van Doom’s, and Woolrich.Some 13 other shops and businesses also took part in the show.Door prizes were provided by Manoir Sweetsburg, Clinique Esthétique Lac Brome and the BMP Boutique.The fashions were all modelled by doctors, nurses and other hospital staff.It was also a chance for master of ceremonies Dr.Bill Barakett to drop his bedside manner and try out D€NIS PARADIS, M.P.Brome-Missisquoi Room 551, Confederation Building House of Commons Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0A6 (613) 947-8185 HOUSE OF COMMONS 104 South Street Suite 100B Cowansville (Québec) J2K 2X2 (514) 266-6062 ¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦a HI !¦¦¦¦¦¦¦ Produits Pétroliers LAVIGNE Inc.i id CMKittÿ! 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It can spring up on you as stealthily as a black cat on Halloween.One minute you’re engaged in a conversation about history class, the next you pull rank and demand to know why the paper wasn’t in on time.‘Never mind about the American Revolution, why weren’t you at the library Monday night?’ Mothers have a way of grabbing an idea that’s been tossed out for opinion and strangling it to death with one of those mother-tones like, ‘Don’t cut your hair’ - as though they had infinite rights to it.And we like to impose maternal authority where there are no social or legal restrictions.‘I’m sorry, you can’t go to the concert.I will not have you trampled to death in a mosh pit.’ There is probably some statute of height and weight limitations on when mothers lose their right to decide what a kid can put on to go to school in the morning, and when he should shave.But few mothers, Out of the Brome Closet By Sharon McCully including me, know when it kicks in.And certainly nobody has informed my mother, who continues to shower me with wise counsel.I stifled an attack of mother-mouth of my own this week when I nearly told my son, who is old enough to vote, not to wear that sweater with the sleeve out of it to the dentist’s office.(Gawd, 1 hope he didn’t.) It’s a daily challenge for mothers to watch our words because the moment a baby sees the light of day, mothers are imbued with a new child-management vocabulary: Be careful.Don’t touch that.Pick that up.You can’t wear that.Put on the blue one.Cut your hair.Let your hair grow.Where are you going?When are you coming back?Don’t eat that.Eat your vegetables.Take off your hat.Put on your hat.And sometime between the terrible twos and their teens, bright kids learn it’s easier to stop saying No, and start saying, Okay Mom, yeah mom, alright mom.ALRIGHT, MOM! Raffle winners The Brome County Historical Society has announced the winners of its drawing held on Sunday, Oct.13, at the society's annual Arts and Crafts Fair at the Oddfellows Hall in Knowlton.The winners are: 1st.ticket drawn -Melissa Paige of Highwater has chosen the painting donated by Mary S.Martin "House by the Cornfield"; 2nd ticket drawn - Maurice Russel of Knowlton has chosen the painting donated by Barry Dyball; 3rd ticket drawn - Johanna Jansen of St.Etienne de Bolton received the painting donated by Danielle Corriveau Verhoef titled La Descente.Proceeds from the raffle, for which 1,576 tickets were sold, will help finance costs of alarm system, painting and repairs required on museums buildings.Pierre Paradis Jacques Chagnon DINN6R Pierre Paradis M N R.of Broms-Missisquoi Tickets: ’125/p.r,.Tickets ovoiloble Bedford: £48-3343 Coujcinsville: £66-7410 Ml Knowlton: £42-6171 Guest speaker: Jacques Chagnon M.N.A.of UUestmount / Saint-Louis Monday, November 18,1996 6 p.m.CHftTCflU BROMONT 90, Stanstead, Bromont, Que.Femmes genies?A notre repas d’amis du samedi soir, une discussion animée autour de la table fait suite à une déclaration de l’aîné de notre groupe.Cet ami instruit, érudit, grand voyageur, homme d’affaires averti, nous a pris par surprise en déclarant que le monde n’a jamais connu de femmes génies, que tous les génies sont et ont été des hommes! Opposition rapide des femmes; il y a eu, par exemple, Marie Curie.Non, il paraît que son mari était vraiment le génie, que Marie Curie, cependant, était plus forte en relations publiques! Et Golda Meir?En bien, la politique n’est pas vraiment un véhicule pour le génie.Et Catherine La Grande de Russie?Certainement pas, elle avait un rang élevé et beaucoup de pouvoir mais génie?Non.Deux des hommes présents citent d’autres exemples.Mais, il semble que le génis, à travers les siècles, a été réservé aux hommes.La femme, semble-t-il, est différente physiquement et psychologiquement; elle a besoin de sécurité, de dire l’instigateur du débat.Et sécurité et génie ne font pas bon ménage.Les génies prennent de grands risques, ils sont plutôt difficiles dans leurs relations humaines, comme, par exemple, Beethoven.Ils peuvent même devenir Entre Nous Par Thérèse Bernard fous, comme Van Gogh mais ils créent de grandes choses! Nous cherchons encore des exemples de femmes génies.Et, finalement, comment les femmes pourraient-elles être devenues génies alors qu’on les considéraient comme individus de seconde classe, qu’elles ne pouvaient pas fréquenter les écoles de haut savoir, quelles n’avaient pas droit de vote?Et, au Québec, aussi récemment qu’en 1960, le Code Civil considérait la femme au même rang que les enfants et les interdits.Bien sûr, éventuellement les femmes ont réussi à devenir médecins, premières, directrices d’entreprises, créatrices de modes (Chanel, de dire une amie à table, a été et est toujours le nom le plus respecté de la mode et ses créations sont encore aujourd’hui, copiées à travers le monde).Et en conclusion de la discussion: les temps modernes ont vu naître bien des femmes génies.Il reste cepedant à l’histoire de la prouver! (Mais est-ce bien vrai?) Heavenly trio play at Knowlton United Church KNOWLTON - The musical group Imaginary Heaven will be performing at the Knowlton United Church on Saturday, Nov.9.The performance is a part of a church tour of western Quebec and eastern Ontario.The Ontario trio’s most recent concert at the Presse Boutique in Sherbrooke got a great reception.Imaginary Heaven has been weaving together Celtic and folk traditions with classical influences since 1992.Original compositions with delicate vocal harmony and intricate instrumental arrangements evoke the power of this band’s music.For more information, contact the Knowlton United Church at (514) 243-6078.0 0 Yamaska Literacy Council EACH ONE TEACH ONE 7x3=?e 4+2= ?p P8d/e PRIVATE ADCILT READING & MATH LESSONS CALL: 1-514-263-7503 1-800-54-BROME THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL G ASTRONOMICAL FESTIVAL FEATURING DUCK from October 1 1 -to November TO, *1996 Henowned chef* will showcase duck, a regional delicacy, in the 12 restaurants participating in the Brome Lake Duck Festival.These restaurants, chosen for their culinary excellence, have created menus that will linger long in your memory.In addition to the 12 local chefs, 4 French chefs frorg the Gascogne region of the southwest of France, will share their recipes from the mecca of the duck connaisseurs.RESERVE NOW Auberge LAKEVIEW INN Chef : Michaël Lasalle Lac Brome 1-800-661-6183 Auberge LE MALARD Chef : Roberto Fortin Lac Brome (514)243-5006 Auberge WEST BROME Chef : Tony Dudley West Brome (514)266-7552 Auberge BROMONT Chef : Yves Kervadec Bromont 1-888 BROMONT Château BROMONT Chef : Denis Drolet Bromont 1-800-304-3433 Restaurant CHEZ SIMON Chef : Giovanni Costanzo Bromont (514)534-4626 Restaurant le Mc HAFFY Chef : Pierre Johnston Cowansville (514) 266-7700 Restaurant LE SAINT-MARTIN Chef : Michel Lavrero Lac Brome (514)243-6584 Vignoble de L'ORPAILLEUR Chef : Mathieu Carpentier Dunham (514)295-2763 Auberge L'AUBERGINE Chef : Michèle Geoffrion Mansonville (514)292-3246 Restaurant LA MÉTAIRIE Chef : Jean-Luc Morier Dunham (514)295-2141 Restaurant le NÉROLI Chef : Antonio De Rose Lac Brome (514) 242-277/ Letter to the Editor BROME COUNTY NEWS — Wednesday, October 30, 1996 — 5 I am forced to close my pharmacy Dear Editor: It’s with regret and sadness that I have to announce that I am forced to cease operations on October 31st.Our financial position being judged too precarious by our bank, I am forced to close my pharmacy.Fortunately, I could make arrangements with Pharmacy Paul Meunier, who accepted to buy our inventory and our equipment, which will allow us to reimburse all our creditors.So being, all the patients’ files will be transferred to this drugstore on the first of November.It is very hard for me to abandon my dream of practicing my profession in the charming environment that Knowlton was offering me; an environment that allowed me to create distinctive patient follow-up programs and health promotion, activities that other towns might not have allowed.I will certainly miss my faithful cus- tomers, but sadly, today’s success seems to be based on profit more than on the quality of personalized service.So it’s with sadness in my soul that I will leave my store on Halloween.JEAN-FRANCOIS RICHARD Pharmacist Obonsoins Member 305 Knowlton Rd.Knowlton, Que.Tel: (514) 242-1444.The first one was completed in 1879 The churches of Dunkin village Phyllis Hamilton of Granby has written a book entitled With Heart and Hands and Voices, detailing the histories of more than 75 Protestant churches in the area between the Richelieu River and Lake Memphremagog.Some of the church histories could not be included in the book.Readers can enjoy them over the next few weeks in these pages.By Phyllis Hamilton DUNKIN CHURCHES PART 1 Nestled in the breathtakingly beautiful valley of the Missisquoi River, just north of Richford, Vermont, near Highwater and Glen Sutton, is the village of Dunkin.It was here, according to Cyrus Thomas, that colonel Hendrick Ruiter (originally referred to as de Ruyter), a Loyalist and leader of the settlers in Potton Township, established his home when he arrived in 1799.The following year, he built the first saw mill in the area and in 1801 he erected the first grist mill.He chose to settle here because it was a good spot to establish a trading station with the St.Francis Indians who used the local waterways as a transportation route.Ruiter was issued Letters Patent in 1803 and received 2400 acres as compensation for his losses from the American Revolution and as a reward for his loyalty to the Crown.He also received land on which to establish a cemetery, now named the Ruiter Settlement Cemetery.A tombstone bearing the inscription ‘Col.Hendrick Ruiter 1739-1819; Wife -Catherine Friott 1760-1819’ testifies to the fact that he and his second wife are buried there.The brook which passes through Dunkin village on its way to the nearby Missisquoi River also bears his name.Ruiter was more than 50 years old when he settled here and, with the help of his large family, cleared the heavily forested area where the village is today.The name of the village was changed from West Potton to Dunkin in 1895 at the suggestion of Edgar Barnett, a schoolteacher and outstanding citizen in the area.The new name was chosen in honor of the well-known Canadian, the Honourable Christopher Dunkin, the first post Confederation Federal Member of Parliament for Brome County and sponsor of the Dunkin Temperance Act of 1878.Religious services were first held in West Potton in the homes of settlers and the earliest known minister was the Rev.James Jennings.By 1870, services were being held in the schoolhouse by Elder B.S.Reynolds, an Evangelical Second Adventist minister.(Similar faith to the Baptist denomination).In 1871, Mark Elkins donated 3/8 acre of land on which to build a Union church and parsonage.Five years later, in 1876, a vote was taken which decided that Elder Reynolds should hold the deed on the land and the deed for the parsonage itself.The following names were recorded in that vote: Charles Barnett, Abraham and Jacob Ruiter, Chester Aiken, his sons, Samuel, Curtis, and Nelson from Glen Sutton, and his brother, Fred Aiken, C.S.Ruiter and Oliver Peabody.The parsonage was built that year by a “bee” organized by the local citizens.According to Marion Phelps’ article on Dunkin in ‘Yesterdays of Brome County, Vol.3,’ above the door of the parsonage was a sign in the form of an open Bible with ends of the white pages painted in gold and on the open pages was the name of Elder B.S.Reynolds to beckon the weary traveller to his door for spiritual uplift.” The deed for the church and parsonage land was finally executed on August 12, 1879, with the church represented by trustees from three different denominations - Lysander Peck, Romeo D.Leonard and Daniel Aiken, all of Potton Township.The largest contribution to the church building costs was from the wealthiest member of the congregation, Chase Gilman, Sr., who considered himself too old and feeble to help with the manual labour.O.B.Titus, who owned the local sawmill, gave much of the building materials and oversaw the construction, while R.D.Leonard, the chief carpenter, “took charge of the work under Titus.” Charles Barnett is listed as being the clerk-secretary of the church committee at the time.The Express and Standard’ newspaper of Newport, Vermont, reports on June 17, 1879, under the heading of West Potton: “A Union Church is in progress of erection here to supply a long felt need.The ladies started the good work, having accumulated about $40 with their voluntary collections in the church mite boxes.But for their aid, the enterprise would still have been slumbering." A few months later, under the dateline of November 4, 1879, in the same paper, the announcement is made: “The Union Church is completed, aside from painting, which is being done at the present writing.The church is to be dedicated on Thursday, the 26th of November.” Anyone wishing to purchase a copy of With Heart and Hands and Voices may do so by contacting the author at 55 Church St., Granby, Que.J2G 4S2.Tel: (514) 372-7558.Or the publisher at Price-Patterson Ltd., P.O.Box 711, Victoria Station, Westmount, Que.H3Z 2Y7.Tel: (514) 935-8154.Fax.:(514) 935-9241.E-Mail: 104414.3472 @ compuserve.com.H(V (VtmODVH! THC BIIUPCN « now okni That’s right! Your favorite BREAKTIME HANGOUT HAS REOPENED AND IS EAGERLY AWAITING YOUR PRESENCE! Yes, our drinks are still the CHEAPEST AND THE COLDEST IN TOWN.Yes, we are still located downstairs from the “Auberge du Relais”.Yes, the cow is still on the wall.But now we have subs, rib subs, mini PIZZAS, NACHOS and hot-dogs, poker machines and coming soon, FREE POOL ON SATURDAY NIGHTS.So COME IN AND &4K HELLO.We’d love to see you again.BRAKES * MUFFLERS • SHOCKS BFGoodrich Thanks to their new generation of agressive, open treads Trailmaker Plus winter tires bite deeply into snow and mud, while delivering a smooth, quiet ride.Come take a look.They could get you to bite, too.Trailmaker Plus Winter tires |Ster*c S*» CRANKY 14 Robinson South, GRANBY 378-4622 Jacques Croteau, owner 6 — BROME COUNTY NEWS — Wednesday, October 30, 1996 New Saddle Roof built Major construction project at Waterloo Legion WATERLOO - There’s a new look to the Royal Canadian Legion at Lewis St.South.Faced with growing leakages through the old roof, the premises now has a spanking new overall Saddle Roof built over the old one which should overcome further problems for a long time to come.With trusses designed and fabricated by Adam Lumber Inc., the work was carried out by Roger Le Cavalier and finished on schedule with a dark brown ' enamelled steel finish.The color was chosen as environmentally friendly and aesthetically acceptable to neighbors.The local Legion Branch has come a long way since it’s inception in 1939 in temporary quarters in Tenny’s Block, on the corner of Main and Ellis Streets.After moving to its pre- sent site in 1946 there have been several additions.Marrying up the new with the old has been a test of ingenuity, but time and settlement has gradually taken its toll on the roof structures.The Legion Branch would like to express its grateful thanks to contributors and would-be contributors to their Building Fund, whose kind donations will greatly help towards the substantial capital cost of the roof project.Donations should be sent to The Treasurer, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 77, Waterloo, Quebec, JOE 1NO.Meanwhile, the Legion Branch will continue its traditional and longstanding support to the local community and its social and welfare programs.That’s why Canada Savings Bonds are such an important part of Marion’s financial road map.Rates will increase over a period of ten years.A minimum rate guarantee means the rates shown here will never go.down, and rates will be raised if market conditions warrant.Canada Savings Bonds are completely cashable anytime, and as always, they’re fully guaranteed by the Government of Canada.You can purchase them wherever you bank or invest, without fees of any kind.{( 10% YEAR 9 ! - - ¦ YEAR 8 YEAR 7 YEAR 6 00% TEAR 5 i YE A R 4 TEAR 3 YEAR 2 YEAR 10 Or you can buy them through payroll deduction.This year, you can purchase up to $200,000 in Canada Savings Bonds.They’re even RRSP eligible.For fifty years, Canada Savings /Bonds have been supporting a stronger economy.And they help keep Marion on the road, because she knows they’re simply the best place for her cash.guaranteed.CANADA SAVINGS BONDS On sale until November 1.Call 1800 575 5151 or visit our web site ptw.csb-oec.ea Canada 0005 BROME COUNTY NEWS — Wednesday, October 30, 1996 — 7 Relax and enjoy the beauty of the fall colours at Manoir Lac Brome Retirement Residence located in Knowlton, the heart of the Eastern Townships.Our charming accomodation is reasonably priced and is ideally suited to the needs of the mature vacationer.Let us provide all the , comforts of home and more with deliciously prepared meals, social events, with the added assurance of security and nursing care on staff 24 hours a day.There's also a residence van available for excursions.Take in the fresh air and the pleasure of new found friends.Stay as long as you like at Manoir Lac Brome, and leave it all up to us.Theivacation location that cares for you or someone you love.RETIREMENT RESIDENCE 1-800453-3246 28 Mount Echo, Knowlton, Québec JOE IV £hro bT5KS» HS 5HB *£* HB ® SS5 City-tv 100% SAVINGS (Depending on Package) ^CHANNELS ON BASIC 0 PAY TV CHANNELS O SPECIALISED CHANNELS ON TIERS This offer is valid only where service is available.Cannot be applied with any other promotion and applies where conditions are standard! Valid on credit approval.CALL NOW 1-800-567-3592 Canal D «0 Û CNN r i 0 1 i « i i * i l 0 i i I i i p L We are moving our 100 Lakeside store MOVING SALE L L BROME , - .v ' ¦ ) 100 Lakeside LAST WEEKEND EVERYTHING 60+% OFF PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 20% OFF AT THE CASH ON ALL Liz Claiborne (INCLUDES SHOES AND ACCESSSOR1ES) “The best sales event of the season-don V miss it!!!” 8 — BROME COUNTY NEWS — Wednesday, October 30, 1996 Cowansville resident wins wine-tasting contest COWANSVILLE - When it comes to knowing wines, Cowansville’s Alain Bélanger has proven he’s among the best in the country.Bélanger, of the McHaffy restaurant, was recently awarded the Canadian title of the Finale du Grand Prix SOPEXA du Sommelier 97 for Quality of Life - Home Care Agency L’Agence Qualité de Vie-Chez Soi Be pampered by professionals List of Services Available: • Nurses • Nurses’ Aides • House Cleaners • Companions • Family Counselors • Yard Workers • House Sitters • Hairdressers • Handyman • Other Services These services are for everyone who need help and comfort We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Our personnel are bonded Some services may be covered by your health insurance plan, or may be tax deductible No matte* utitene tfon live, Utene il Someone leady and luitliny to help.*fou in you*, time need 9 Principale, Bedford, Quebec JOJ 1A0 Tfel.: 1-888-248-0660 Local: 248-0660 1-800 number for those outside the local calling area his wine-tasting abilities.The award was announced at a recent dinner in Montreal and hosted by the 1994 international title winner.According to a press release, Bélanger excelled in both the written examination and practical competition.Included in the practical was the blind taste-testing of five wines, decantering and the judging of the harmony of wines and foods.Bélanger impressed the entire jury and the audience by correctly identifying five different wines in the tasting event.At the dinner, Bélanger called his childhood a big part of his success as a wine taster.He said his mother always encouraged him to taste everything before refusing to eat it.The Cowansville connoisseur was joined on the winner’s podium by second-place finisher Patrice Tinguy of the Hovey Manor in North Hatley and Peter Bodnar Rod of the Raincity Grill in Vancouver, B.C.h Gmk HuIkhioMf 1m.WE ARE SEEKING THE SERVICES OF • An individual or a couple (with no children).• Eager to become a Foster Home for two intellectually handicapped men • Bilingual WE OFFER YOU • A house in Knowlton which will be pro- vided to the selected candidate(s).• The support of a professional team.• A financial compensation (set by the regulations of the Ministry of Health and Social Services) If this project is of interest to you, please contact: Caroline Sparnaay at (514) 263-3545, extension 266 from 8:30 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.ARDlNlfeRE TABLE D’HÔTE MENU ESTRIEN Oeuvre de: Yves KERVADEC Auberge BROMONT MARBRE de FOIE GRAS MENQ GAS-CQN Oeuvre de: Michel FOURREAU Augerge “La Rapière” et CONFIT de CANNEBERGES ****** CONSOMMÉ aux RACINES FORTES TOURTE de CONFIT aux POIRES MAGRET RÔTI à l'AIGRE-DOUX de POMMES et NAVETS au CIDRE RONDE de FROMAGES FINS d'ICI TARTE FINE aux POMMES et SUCRE d’ÉRABLE TERRINE de FOIE GRAS et CONFIT de FIGUES FRAICHES SOUPE d’AILERONS à la CITROUILLE BUISSON TIÈDE aux AIGUILLETTES FLAMBEES à l’ARMAGNAC ****** CONFIT de CUISSE aux LARDONS et PETITS POIS BRAISÉS ****** RONDE de FROMAGES FINS d’ICI CAFÉ, INFUSION * * * Disponibles du 11 octobre au 10 novembre 1996 CROUSTADE de POMMES, GLACE aux PRUNEAUX et SIROP au PARFUM GASCON CAFÉ, INFUSION 49$/personne menu seulement 60$/personne avec vins d’accompagnement Golf & Auberge Service et taxes en sus des prix 95 de MONTMORENCY BROMONT 514) 534-1199 Equestrian event in Bromont BROMONT - This Sunday equestrian lovers will be able to get a look at some of the region’s best young riders.The Ecole Centre Equestre de Bromont will be holding a competition featuring riders of various abilities from eight to 18 years of age.The morning will begin with the first-year riders and will include dressage and jumping.Intermediate riders will follow, taking on bigger challenges.The afternoon will feature an open competition, as riders of different ages and abilities square off against one another in show jumping, dressage and obstacle courses.Entrance to the event is free and gets underway at 9 a.m., wrapping up around 5 p.m.Happy 30th Anniversary Mom & Dad James and Gloria Robinson October 29,1996 Best wishes from Keith, Lisa and Gloria 'HwiittkRtylM Sales and Rental lAJedâUuf \ /Jcceld&ued PeAAonaU^ed 'WectdinCf, CcJteA.GakeA.jjWi all ocaaAio+tA.Sbec&uUioeU LES GÂTEAUX K & B CAKES Karen & Beverley 138 Principale East Farnham 293-1060 * INST6RD Of ** USING CH6MICRIS BE ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS FIND USE RN ORGRNIC FERTILIZER "DUCK MANURE” TRUCK LORDS: FROM 4 VDS TO 40 VDS CRLL FOR PRIŒS AND D6UV6RY RANDY SMITH EXCAVATION INC.242-2200 CONTRACT WORK Looking for men, women or couples wishing to join a team of professionals in household cleaning for condos, cottages, week and weekends.Motivated, available and autonomous: If you can work in the Sutton region, have these qualities and can travel, call for an interview.SERIOUS PERSONS ONLY.If interested, call Céline Malbeuf at (514) 538-1527 (leave message on answering system) 538-4100 for mv 1st Anniversary, r would (ike to take this opportunity to thank aCC my customers for their patronage.I year Anniversary special Starting at 4 Sail included Owner: Kellie Grenier BROME COUNTY NEWS — Wednesday, October 30, 1996 — 9 THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE PLAN IF YOU HAVE NO PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE.YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE PLAN 1 888 435-7999 (toll-free) Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m to 8:00 p.m.IF YOU ARE ALREADY COVERED IF YOU ARE AGE 65 OR OVER.BY A GROUP PLAN.OR IF YOU ARE AN INCOME SECURITY RECIPIENT.YOU REMAIN COVERED BY THAT PLAN.YOU REMAIN COVERED BY THE RÉGIE DE L’ASSURANCE MALADIE.You are not required to register for the Prescription Drug Insurance Plan.You are not required to register for the Prescription Drug Insurance Plan.For more information, see your group plan administrator.1 888 435-7999 (toll-free) An information folder on the Prescription Drug Insurance Plan is available from the offices of the Régie de l’assurance-maladie, from Communication-Québec offices, and from CLSCs, Travail-Québec centres, drugstores and doctors’ offices.INFORMATION TOUR THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE PLAN Representatives of the Régie de I’assurance-maladie will be available to answer any questions you may have.Locations Dates Times Bedford: CLSC La Pommeraie 34, sur Saint-Joseph November 4 2:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.Cowansville: CLSC La Pommeraie 112, rue Sud November 5 and 6 11:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m Knowlton: Salle Oddfellows 476, chemin Knowlton November 5 9:30 a.m.to 12 noon 1:00 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.Régie de l'assurance-maiadie du Québec THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE PLAN Brome County News 1 Classified 10 — BROME COUNTY NEWS — Wednesday, October 30, 1996 Selling, buying, exchanging, offering services?Put it in our Classifieds for results! Sift > O N 2 a ?O Ol CCI 5 S”|S K H Ul LL 2 Q.r 2 5 i~ H siil i s /UilUu^e> & Goustbuf 40 STOCKWELL — Great neighbourhood in Kndwlton.Quiet spot at the end of the street, impeccable home.$139,500.8 FREYTAG — This is a real bargain with 1 1/2 acre, double garage, very spacious home.$109,000.72 ST.PAUL — Well located near downtown Knowlton.Main floor bedroom and bath, solarium.$169,000.Take advantage of these new prices and the low interest rates! LOIS HARDACKER 514-242-2000 no^> jrééX’^ ROYAL»*' ACTION^ courtier immobilier agréé* Chartered Real Estate Broker 3 Victoria, Knowlton 035 For Rent FLORIDA WINTER RENTALS.Gulf-front in Destin Ft.Walton beach.Choose from 1-5 bedroom efficiencies, condos and cottages.Kitchens available.c-21 Brooks, McKee & Shorey.1-888-423-2120.KNOWLTON - 2 1/2, first floor, private entrance and balcony.3 minute walk to bank, grocery, liquor store.Available immediately.Call (514) 765-9431.KNOWLTON - Large 2 1/2 room apartment.Available immediately.$275/month, hydro not included.Call (514) 242-2341.To reach our Classified dept, call: 514-242-1188 or 819-569-9525 035 For Rent KNOWLTON - Large 4 1/2, near Lake Brome.Available immediately.Ideal for quiet couple.Reference required.$400 monthly.Call (416) 533-1440 or (514) 243-4226.Please leave message on answering machine.KNOWLTON: 3 1/2 semi furnished, heat and electricity included.Air conditioned.Available immediately.No lease, $350/month.Beaver Pond Motel (514) 243-6878.040 Wanted To Rent RESPONSIBLE Professional couple, permanent residence, seek house, prefer long term.(514) 243-1073, leave message.AUCTION SALE Mainly for our benefit and/or that of others FOIRE DU VILLAGE, Principale st.EASTMAN, Saturday November 2, 1996 at 10:00 a m.(Covered location) Horses and Carts One male Q.H 9 yr.old broken saddle & carriage • One Stan-dardbred 7 yr old saddle & carriage • One Canadian Chestnut 11 yr.old saddle & carriage • One Paint Horse 5 yr.old saddle & carriage • One X Belgium &Q.H 12 yr old saddle & carriage • and more to come.Metal cart disk brakes • Authentic berlot • Restored sleigh 4 seats • Berlot 2 seats • Harnesses for light horses & Poneys Collars • Complete Australian saddle • Western saddle • Blacksmith tools • Miscellaneous equitation equipment (raps, transport pads, bridles, bits, etc.) • 2 bumper hitches two-horse trailers • Cartwheels • etc Vehicles and Trailers Jetta 1989 turbo diesel sliding roof 250,000 kms • Dodge Aries 1986 4d 110,000 kms • Ford Taurus 4d.1988 • Ford F150 1977 refurbished King Cab • Toyota 4x4 1983 • Trailer with electric winch for antique cars • A T V.Polaris 2x4 250cc cannot be registered equipped with trailer tandem wheels for logging timber • Farm trailer 5x8 • Farm trailer 7x14 tandem wheels without brakes • Steel trailer 4x8 tandem wheels • Sideless trailer on wheels • Trailer frame 2 wheels.Miscellaneous 200 plastic lawn chairs • New 45 gals barrels for liquid • Stepladder 15'* Batch of V bolts various lengths with nuts • Cable and tripods for crowd control • Alum Ladder 30' • 45 benches 10* with folding legs • Many high quality secretarial desks and chairs • Batch of 4" ball bearing wheels • Batch of nylon fasteners with tightness • Batch of 110 and 220 heaters • 2 air-conditioning units • Metal cupboard 6*x8*x16" 60 drawers • garden swing • chain saws • Kenwood accessories • Commercial food vacuum sealer • 10 gals water jugs • Set of farm tractor chains • 12" Emerson color TV • Gas B.B Q • % HP compressor • 48" J D.golf lawnmower • and many more items too numerous to be listed.CONDITION: CASH BILINGUAL AUCTIONEER H.-ith Robinson .t: Les Entreprises Jean-Guy Denis Enr.373 Pnncip.ile E.isfm.m JOE 1 PO TH (514) 297-3954 DUKE.NOBLE General Partnership / S.E.N.C.Chartered Accountants / Comptables agréés 109 William Street Cowansville, Que.J2K 1K9 Fax: (514) 263-3489 POSITION AVAILABLE We require an individual accomplished in personal income tax preparation who is willing to work on a part-time, flex-time basis permanently.The position would involve employment between February and May of each year.Requirements are: • Bilingual • At least 2 years experience in preparing income tax returns.• Must be able to work in a computerized environment • Independent and self-starter, confident • Able to meet with clients comfortably, good disposition • Working knowledge of Excel and Word • Preferably, knowledge of computer based tax programs Forward curriculum vitae by mail.We will only respond to those we deem of interest.095 Career Training LEARN AUCTIONEERING at the Southwestern School of Auctioneering.Next class November 16-22/96.Contact: Southwestern Ontario School of Auctioneering, R.R.5, Woodstock, Ontario, N4S 7V9.(519) 537-2115.100 Job Opportunities AREA CONTACT PERSON needed for highly reputed international high school student exchange program.Call Ellen at 1-800-361-3214 for information.BE YOUR OWN BOSS - Business opportunity for Sutton and surrounding area.Well established franchise since 35 years, Rawleigh and Multi-pro household products.Reason: health (514) 538-3571.EASTERN TOWNSHIPS AREA: Personnel wanted, nurses, nurses aids, house cleaners, companions, counselors, handi-men, hairdressers, pedicurist and masseuse.Send resumes to : P.O.Box 1058, Bedford, P.Q., J0J 1A0, Fax.(514) 248-0360.It's never too late to learn For help with your reading, call 263-7503 (819) 346-7009 LPQ^ Literacy Partners of Quebec In cooperation with I The Brome County News 105 Sales Reps Wanted $ATTENTION STU-DENTS$ Make a lot of money selling chocolate bars.New products available.Nothing to pay in advance.Fast delivery.1-800-383-3589.125 Work Wanted TRANSLATION from French into English and from English into French.Have computer and fax.Call (514) 266-0550.140 Professional Services BEWARE! It’s that time of year when squirrels, chipmunks, etc., are making your home, their home.Live trapping animal relocation.Call B.J.C.Extermination (514) 292-5981.145 Miscellaneous Services LIGHTING - Repair of fixtures, lamps, Tiffany's, stain glass.25 years of experience.Mr.Roch (514) 538-1709.195 Trucks For Sale 72 CHEV.Very good condition, $1900.Call (514) 243-6511.275 Antiques ACTIVELY SEEKING to buy antiques, including nautical items, instruments, Indian artifacts, miniatures, old tools, armoires, etc., etc.Call Elizabeth Bray, Bray Barn, 430 Knowlton Road, Knowlton.(514) 243-0606.Selling, buying, exchanging, offering services?Put it in our Classifieds for results! 275 Antiques 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.DEALERS IN ANTIQUES, glass, jewellery, folk art and collectibles! Knowlton’s new Antique Centre is now open weekends in the centre of the village at 5A Mont Echo.2,000 sq.ft, of indoor space available in booth sizes of 8x10 and up.Reserve now for this and future weekends.Call (514) 243-0558, leave telephone number for additional information.NEW INDOOR Market, antiques, handicrafts, baked goods and lunch counter.Open weekends 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.Tables still available.(514) 538-0336.1057 Valley Rd„ Sutton Jet.290 Articles For Sale AT LOW PRICE! Last week to take advantage of our liquidation before inventory.Incredible prices.We pay the G.S.T.on: All purchase of treated wood and cement products.Purchase of $1000 and more on all other products in store.Effective until November 2, 1996.Matériaux A Bas Prix Bromptonville (819) 846-0417.BOOTS: boys size 7 1/2-8, women size 6 1/2 Nordica.Call (514) 538-3387 after 6 p.m.290 Articles For Sale ATTEN DON GARDENERS! Why wait for spring?Install the First Step Greenhouse now.Use it for storage this winter and you'll be ahead of the game when the warm weather rolls around.It would also make a great Christmas gift.Lay-away plan available.Call for more information.Pousse Verte Enr.(514) 263-2794.JOTUL 118 Norwegian Wood stove: 44,000 BTU, black, with relief carvings on sides, and Vermont castings, “Resolute” 36,000 BTU, Black with warming racks, each $750/OBO.Contact Linda (514) 248-4597.KIDS Elan Conprex J.R.Racing Skis 170 and 150 cm - with bindings and poles boots: boys size 7 1/2-8, women size 6 1/2 Nordica.Call (514) 538-3387 after 6 p.m.TWO SINGLE beds with mattresses.Two sets of bedroom drawers with mirrors (each 30” wide).One single wardrobe (36” wide).One desk with two small drawers (46" x 24”).One coffee table (30” x 18").One book shelf/room divider (60” long, 29” high).Prices negotiable.Call (Mansonville) (514) 292-5015.VW WESTPHALIA -Interior furniture, fridge, sink, water tank, wardrobe, two double beds, fiberglass roof, pop-up tent.All in good condition, fits vans 1972-1979.Call (514)538-3745.Richford Rexa//^0\ Now Available without a Prescription PHOTOFINISHING SPECIAL FREE NicoDerm Stop Smoking Aid Double your coupons on Wednesday 2ND SET OF COLOR PUNTS C-41 PROCESS ONLY EVERY DAY 2 Main St., Richford MON.-FRI.9-5:30 P.M.SAT.: 9-3 P.M.CLOSED SUNDAYS 848-7500 r Five year Mortgages 263-2787 TflnneR ft FINANCIAL - SERVICES FINANCIERS BROME COUNTY NEWS — Wednesday, October 30, 1996 — 11 , " ; if f ?i ! .: ;•>.¦ *., * : ¦ ¦ - t Antiquités Unique KBit'S Antiques VR as • Repairs 27 Maple St.• Refinishing •Reproductions Knowiton, QC (514) 243-0802 Bob Potter Artist Supplies MATÉRIEL D'ARTISTE ENCADREMENT LAMINAGE ARTIST MATERIALS FRAMING LAMINATION Claudette Dupont 393, St-Jacques GRANBY J2G 3N7 514-375-9449 Board & Grooming Decorating - Lamps for Sale BOARDING FACILITY FOR CATS 8.DOGS GROOMING — BY APPOINTMENT PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE 180 DOUCET RD., FOSTER/WATERLOO TEL: (514) 539-1431 Lamps For Sale TinkHam-Smart .where Yesterdays liffltt tomorrow Custom-made lampshades.«any size or shape.**** » Abat-jour sur mesure, toute lot me et toute taille.Carols n Smart LES PAVAGES FALL YARD MAINTENANCE EXCAVATION Leaves • Debris • Tree cutting Asphalt Specialists • Competitive Prices ¦ Work Guaranteed •Trimming Top Soil • Crushed Stone • Gravel • Sand •etc.Residential & Commercial 121 La Bastille, Cowansville J2K 3H6 Tel (514) 263-5656 Fax: (514) 263-2240 Pat: 242-2169 Collect calls accepted MANUAL OR COMPUTERIZED BOOKKEEPING GOVERNMENT REPORTS INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS Experienced Confidential Reasonable Norma Lowe * Box 55, Knowiton 514-243-5820 ^ Death ii £ MM' ’ w n the Family?How long has it been since you updated your last will?Pierre Beaudry Notary Family Mediator Cowansville, Que.Tel.: 266-4244 290 Articles For Sale (514) 248-7324, daytime 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.315 Horses 330 Pets WINTERIZE PORCHES, carports, Windows, patio doors, etc.PolyFastener System Easy do-it-yourself installation.Zip it on and save energy.Call Pousse Verte (514) 263-2794 weekends or weekdays after 5 p.m.300 Machinery FOR SALE: Water pump assembly press.Very good condition.Please call TIMBERJACK, 230D rebuilt, excellent condition, ready to work.(514) 538-1787.310 Arts & Crafts CRAFTERS WAREHOUSE Guaranteed lowest prices anywhere.Crafts and floral supplies.Also top of the line art supplies, paint, canvas, brushes, etc.For more information: (514) 266-4566.PONIES FOR SALE, 3 year old Shetland gelding, buckskin.5 year old bay gelding.(Would make excellent driving pony).$650/each.(514) 538-2936.320 Livestock REGISTERED HIGHLAND CATTLE - Herd dispersal.Call (514) 243-5144.CHIOT BOXER, Labrador, German Sheppard champion breeding, American Bulldog, Aketa, 1 female Rottweiler 2 years old, mix, Himalayan kittens, $95, 1 1/2 year old horse, breeding service/boarding.(514) 248-4245.425 Bus.Opportunities SCHNEIDER’S POPCORN PARTIES.Exciting new system with increased prof- I WHITE ** MAKES FUN OF WINTER.WITH THE BIGGEST IMPELLER ON THE MARKET NEW MODELS STRONGER, MORE EFFICIENT ON ALL LEVELS MODEL E966G 10HP - 28 in., 4 cycles Electric start with alternator and light Clutch lock down Folding "C type handles 5 forwards speeds with 2 reverse 6' remote controlled chute Serrated auger Intake height: 24' Auger diameter: 16' 16.5' x 4.8' snow hog tires 3 year limited warranty available on Models 10 HP -30 in.& 12 HP - 33 in.WHITE André Labrecque Équipement de Pelouse et Jardins inc.1540 Bromont Rd., Waterloo, Quility/price.Whila shows the wav 539-1056 House Cleaning DOMESTIC CLEANING Commercial / Residential Offices / Special Occasions Prop.Sharon Call 65 Moffat Rd._ .Knowiton, qc Tel.* (514) 242*1267 i t a b i 1 i t y .Representatives needed to market popcorn products.Interested in earning extra income/home based business.Call 1-800-665-6484.430 Personal ADOPTEE LOOKING for brith Mother, Father or relatives.Girl, born December 26, 1964, 6:35 a.m., weight 4 lbs.4 oz., Catherine Booth Maternity Hospital, Montreal.Named Linda Mary.Mother 22 at time of birth, Scottish, English, Canadian background, has two older siblings.Father also 22, English, Canadian.Information needed ASAP medical emergency.Please call (705) 435-3826, work (905) 847-1523.HEAVENLY PSY^ CHIC answers.Spiritual consultation, Relationships, Career, Life.Only $2.99/min.18+.1- 900-451-3783.STOP SMOKING in 7 days.New, all natural, highly effective, guaranteed.Retail and distributor inquiries welcome.1-888-746-4200.H Transports Québec Notary ljl,ss*ep & Gagné Notaires - Notaries Title Attorneys 35 Victoria St., Knowiton Tel.: 242-1555 302 Principale St., Mansonville Tel.: 292-3401 Stanbridge East Thelma Rhicard 248-4168 Craig and Ann Boomhower were supper guests at our home for Ann’s birthday celebration.Martin and Teena Boomhower and 2 year old Caleb live in Regina Sask.now and Marty is attending a bible college.A Piette-Sylvester family reunion was held at the S.E.S.A.center at which many members attended a pot-luck lunch and a social time.Terry Sylvester and her husband A.W.Brooks of Arizona were present.John and Dianne Rhicard drove to Johnson City Tennesee where they took in an annual American Suffolk Horse Assoc, meet at The Rocky Mount Museum.The Embellishment Committee met and they will be planting more maple trees in November and also having a card party.The Missisquoi Museum is closed for the winter season but the boutique remains open during weekdays.To help with your renovations this fall “COUVRES PLANCHER CLÉROQX” y the GST for you n everything in stock) find everything yon need >ou inter>l ÏncHER UVRE-PLAP1CHt André Cléroux M.Tapis Installation guaranteed Cléroux Floor Coverings where your satisfaction is guaranteed.Couvrc-piancftcrs —.- — "••• ,— Cléroux inc.2427 CHEMIN DUNHAM, COWANSVILLE 266-4114 12.— BROME COUNTY NEWS — Wednesday, October 30, 1996 Helped women back into workforce Passage Yamaska forced to close down KNOWLTON - After over 10 years of getting women back into the workforce, Passage Yamaska, has been forced to close its doors because of government budget cuts.The ministry of Human Resources Development cut the program, stating that it wanted to focus its diminishing funds on the Employment Insurance system.But Passage Yamaska co-ordinator Louise Gagnon-Lessard said workers are looking for ways to revive the program, at least in a reduced form.Workers are now searching for new ways to fund the program.“Over the last 10 years the organization has maintained an over 80 per cent average in placing its clientele in new jobs,” Gagnon-Lessard said.“It has allowed women to improve their lives and take part in the economic life of the community.” Passage Yamaska has helped unemployed women, many of them mothers, get back to work.Gagnon-Lessard said that meant fewer women were depending on government hand outs like welfare and there were more people paying taxes.“If you have been out of the workforce for two years, it can be difficult to get back in,” she said.“Imagine what that’s like after 15 years.” In the Passage Yamaska program, the women signed up are paid minimum wage during a 12-week training program aimed at giving them new skills and finding them jobs.Some 30 per cent of the program’s clientele were recipients of government assistance.Reading is Fundamental Listen to what your children have to say.Promote inquiring minds by encouraging them to ask questions.A Forever Story Who could forget the timeless story of Christmas, as it is passed from generation to generation?Now the sacred moment of Jesus’ birth is told in a magical new way.And richly portrayed on the expressive faces of Precious Moments nativity figurines by Enesco.Stop by our store today to see the newest nativity additions.Forever memories begin with Precious Moments Christmas gifts and figurines.A ^ekjeôco HOURS: Mon.-Fri.8:30-7 p.m.Sat.8:30-6 p.m.Closed Sunday Knightes VS.Pharmacy The Switchyard Shopping Center St.Albans, Vermont (802) 524-3085 5th ANNUAL EASTMAN ANTIQUE SHOW The 5th Annual Eastman Antique Show will take place Nov.2 & 3rd at the Eastman Parish Hall in the Eastern Townships.Some 15 antique dealers from the surrounding region will offer their finest pieces such as Quebec style furniture and other, china, popular art, quilts, weaved rugs, toys and other antiques.In addition, there will be a demonstration of antique furniture restoring techniques.La Société Québécoise des Collectionneurs de Radios Anciens Inc.will present an unprecendented exhibition of old radios from the 1920’s to 1940’s.The show will be open Sat.10 a.m.- 8 p.m.and Sun.11 a.m.- 5 p.m.ADMISSION FREE.Dining room • Refreshments served.FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: (514) 297-4475.1996 EASTMAN QUEBEC EASTMAN CHURCH HALL Sal.Nov.2: 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.Sun.Nov.3:11 a.m.- 5 p.m.ft” COME ADMIRE OUR COLLECTION PRESENTED BY THE QUEBEC SOCIETY OF ANTIQUE RADIO Guichet automatique Desjardins Eastman Cadeaux / Artisanal / Antiquités Into touristique ?Tel.: (514) 297-2911 350, Principale.C.P.63.Eastman, QC JOE 1P0 Chanbrc dt ummerac CUmVi of Commerça Atelier Ha $elle Gueule he $otô 2578 Rte 112 Canton Magog (819) 843-0049 antiquités Che?Jfflanbp-ann 3712 Main St.Dunham (514) 295-3434 antiquités Rosalie 336 Principale Eastman (514) 297-4475 m antiquités He (^renter be fêranb-jïlère 1011 Road 219 Hemmingford (514) 247-3779 antiquités &axb|> 222 Saxby South Canton de Shefford (514) 378-2048 $outique Smagtne 47 Bellevue Compton (819) 835-5242 I ' *Y Antiquités Stan Coates 212 Queen St.Lcnnoxville (819) 565-9166 Hes 5 Hucafenes Antiques 368 Rte 143 Ulverton (819)826-3750 Classique antiques 164 Queen, Suite 103 .Lennoxville (819) 823-8877