The record, 27 décembre 1996, Supplément 2

mm wm~ DUKE, NOBLE, GIDDINGSInc.109 William St.Cowansvilli (514l 263-4123 l ax: 263-3489 Professional Financial, Taxation & Accounting Services Individuals and Corporations 316 Knowlton Rd Knowlton (514)243-5021 Recounting & Income Tax, Investment Planning Farm Transfers & Consulting, Estate Planning & Settlement, Computer Services, Maketing plans 164- A Queen si Suite I I.ennoxvillt (8191 346-0333 Serving the Fasten) Townships Community lor over 35 years Friday, December 27, J 996 The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome-Missisquoi L= Eighth annual event to take place Saturday Brome bird lovers set for Christmas count By Maurice Crossfield KNOWLTON - Bird lovers in Brome Lake will be out in force Saturday, taking part in the region’s eighth annual Christmas Bird Count.The Dec.28 count will see bird watchers covering a 15-mile circle centred on Brome Lake.While some will be out on the road, others will be looking at bird populations on their own properties, or at their own bird feeders.Bird count organizer Ilay Ferrier said the tradition of counting birds during the Christmas season dates hack to the turn of the century, when a group of bored bird watchers in New York City decided to see how many birds and how many species they could spot in one Christmas Day."Over time the Audubon Society set up rules on how to do it,’’ Ferrier said.The Brome Lake count will be one of five in the Eastern Townships and one of 1700 across Canada and the US.The idea is also beginning to spread into Mexico and some Central American countries.Last year 38,000 people took part in the event.When Ferrier retired to live in Brome Lake full time in 1989, he decided it was an excellent place to hold a bird count.So he applied to the Audubon Society to become part of this growing network of bird lovers.Last year some 45 people took part in the CBC, nearly two-thirds of which spent the day watching their bird feeders.The counts are held between Dec.19 and Jan.14.At last year’s Brome Lake bird count participants voted to hold this year’s count on Dec.28.Other counts across the region have or are taking place in Georgeville, Granby, Cowansville, and Lennoxville.For the serious bird watchers, Ferrier and others will be gathering in the Parking lot of the knowlton : :: .: ¦ *••• :•> ! : K' • yfe HÈSi Ml aytf PHOTO: PERRY BEATON Birdwatchers will cover a 15-mile circle looking for our feathered freiends.IGA at 7:30 a.m.Saturday.From there the region will be divided into quadrants, with groups of birders heading out to cover specific areas.So just what happens after birders are done counting up the numbers and various species of birds?In Brome Lake the statistics are complied by Ferrier and then sent off along with the $ 5 per person fee to the Audubon Society.The overall results of the CBC are then complied into an annual book which examines the overall bird populations as well as a breakdown of each individual bird count.In the 1994-1995 count Corpus Christi, Texas recorded the largest number of species, listing 217.At the other end of the scale was Yellowknife, where spotters saw a mere ten species.During that same period Brome Lake birders spotted 35 different species.Ferrier said the bird count gives insight into changes in the bird populations.These populations can shift over the years, affected by weather and available habitat.For example, a hard winter or poor food supply for pine grosbeaks further north could lead to their appearance here in the Townships.Warmer winter weather could mean the appearance of species usually found further south.But Ferrier cautioned that there are rules in force to prevent counting the same bird several times during the day.If you are counting at your feeder, then you register the highest number of birds of a species seen at one time during the day.For example, if you see two birds at your feeder one hour and then you see three the next hour, then the official count is three, not five.That way you don’t count the same bird more than once.Following Saturday’s bird count there will be a reception held at the home of Jim and Barbara Brodeur at 66 Benoit Street in Knowlton where the counts will be summarized.Those not at the reception can contact Ferrier at his home the following day.For more information on taking part in the Christmas Bird Count, or to register your count, contact Ilay Ferrier, at 243-6644.or Dick Eldridge at 776-61 17.For more photos of our feathered friends, please turn to page 7.104 N.Mam St.Albans.Vt 802-527-7888 Canadian S at par CENTRE ELECTRONIQUE weldemTheatre 2O yrs.experience INSTALLATION REPAIRS PRE-WIRING MAINTENANCE PLAN LABRECQUE ROY YELLE INC.(DRAPER & HAUSER) ASSURANCE GÉNÉRALE - GENERAL INSURANCE gjlCaSQ" 5 iLECTROMAX ENRG (grttttWS5 JSJ DE KNOWLTON FF)l.bEi.27 - JAN.1 Tom Cruise JERRY MAGUIRE Daily 4, 7 & 9:30 H2HSSS13 Arnold Schwarzenegger JINGLE ALL THE WAY Daily 2 pG YOUR LOCAL ELECTRONIC STORE .Juste au bout du ft! Just a phone call away 106 rue Church St., COWANSVILLE (Québec)J2K1T8 Tel.: (514) 263-0110Fax: (514) 263-6485 i/V 1-800-465-4230 TV / VCR / HIFI SALES & SERVICE JZcto gear We at Duotel have completed our 1st year.Call now and find out how you too can save money all year long 514-243-0000 1 -800-783-0933 Disney s All New 101 DALMATIONS Daily 2, 4 & 7 John Travolta MICHAEL Daily 2, 7 & 9 STAR TREK.First Contact Daily 4 & 9 pgis 489 Knowlton Road an 243-0487 ^ig9 Donald & Larry Gagné Coming: Beavis & Butt-Head, Preacher’s Wife and Evening Star Res./Fox.242-2233 2 — BROME COUNTY NEWS — Friday, December 27, 1996 Brome County Community.Billboard Community Calendar Dec.29 United Churches of the Yamaska Region will worship together at Granby United Church, 101 Principal, Granby, at 11 a.m.Choir members meet at 10 a.m.Everyone bring a bag lunch! Dec.31 New's Years Eve Dance at the Royal Canadian Legion, 2 Curley St., Sutton.9 p.m.Music by Wayne Durrell, door prizes, bar and cold buffet.Admission: $15 per couple.UCW meeting— DUNHAM — The Dunham U.C.W.entertained at a pot luck supper on their regular meeting night, Tuesday December 14.The invited guests were those in the congregation who are called upon throughout the year to assist with extra baking, serve or help in other ways at our suppers, stiles and other events.The tables were set in a festive fashion 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 We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 9 Principale, Bedford, Quebec JOJ 1A0 Tel.: 1-888-248-0660 Local: 248-0660 1-800 number for those outside the local calling area Limited tickets! Tel: 3713.538-1857 or 538- Jan.5 The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #158, 2 Curley St., Sutton will hold a western breakfast, all you can eat, from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.Admission: $4.50 per person, children under 10 $2.50.Arts Calendar Jan.4 - 26 Arts Sutton, 7 Academy St., Sutton will display the work of three artists: Chanal Brulotte, Janice Flood Turner and Nancy Retallack-Lambert.Vernissage on Saturday, Jan.4, from 2 to 5 p.m.Exhibition can be viewed on Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.Saturday at 10 a.m.to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.until Jan.26.January 13 Knowlton: Bishop’s bilingual, credited, art courses begin.Painting on Paper, an introduction to color relationships, color mixing and various mediums associated with painting on paper; Collage, a contemporary art medium using mostly recycled materials.Both courses will develop creativity, personal images, visual and technical skills.No prerequisites.Call Louise Jamet at 243-4137.Community Notes Snap Flap: Brome County News still has a supply of the snaphappy spelling game for children and adults.The game pits players against one anothers in a race to turn letters into words.Games cost $25 plus postage.A portion of the proceeds will go to the Words for Women literacy program.Tel: (514) 242-1188.and added to the festive moods who attended.All business was dispensed with prior to sitting down to an abundance of food.Marion Robertson was called upon to say grace.Following the meal, everyone drew out a name to go up and receive a small gift, following which socializing took place before returning home.On Saturday, December 7 the final event for 1996 for the U.C.W.was held when they had their first annual Tea and Sale.With so many other activities taking place on the same date, the tea was not too well attended, but we were pleased of the “drop-ins” who came and supported our sides, making our efforts worthwhile.Saturday, December 14, five of our BANDS Every Weekend U.C.W.members, accepted the invitation from the Sunday School Leaders to attend their Christmas party.An enjoyable couple of hours was spent, watching these youngsters ages 1-10 yrs.playing and sharing in the organized games.All the goodies were with children in mind - fruit punch, cookies, rice krispie squares and tea or coffee for adults.After the excited children completed their boisterous games, they were called to sit in a circle while their leader Lynn read them the Christmas story, following which “Rev.” Russ (Daye) gave out gifts by calling out each name which they had to guess with a clue that he gave.(i.e.“smaller than a river, but bigger than a stream” - brook!) Wc are fortunate to have such dedicated leaders, in Lynn Grimond and Trudy Stoddard (who travels from Waterloo) and the children love and look forward to them coming.All their efforts are greatly appreciated.Please note: There will be no morning service in Dunham Sunday December 29.On December 29 wc will join Granby at a Regional Service.Season’s Greetings one and all! Women’s Institute meeting New Year's Eve Dec.31st Entrance $£00 7rUfate Goje du Village 410 SoutA St.(ZautOHMilU (514) 263-4500 SUTTON (MB) — The Christmas party for the Sutton Women’s Institute was held in the United Church Hall on December 10.Thanks to Monique Lussier for leaving her beautiful decorations after her successful market.The members and guests met at 11 a.m.for a brief business meeting.President Reda Lewis welcomed members and guests with a special welcome to Chloris Gordon - she had not been with us for some time.The Collect was repeated by all.Elizabeth Goyette read the minutes and Dorothy Lawrance, treasurer, gave a gratifying bank balance.Reda reported that 30 knitted articles have been given to the Sutton School and 15 went to the volunteer service.Twelve cflfel rcorn Pain naturel Natural bread Pâtisserie Pastry OPEN THURSDAY - SUNDAY cS/y/AYj// (/ndi/u/s to nil our emtomem rut)) wishinr/ non the host in ! he /tofiDtnj season! QPEJT December 27 - 31 CLOSED: January 1 & 2 OPEN: January 3,4 5 e/anqario Croissanter‘° If you wish to drink and can that's your business If you wish to stop and can't that's our business Alcoholics Anonymous AA Help Lines Knowlton .(514)242-2611 Magog.(819)868-0707 Montreal .(514) 376-9230 Newport, Vt.(802) 873-3425 St.Albans, Vt.(802) 524-5444 Sherbrooke .(819) 564-0070 lap robes have been given to special people during November and December.This is all part of the Wool Gathering Project.Another bundle of knitted squares have been sent to Zambia.The bills were ordered paid.Several letters were read expressing thanks for lap robes.There were also verbal thanks for others.We are also grateful for donations received.Reda read a letter from the Sutton School Principal Mrs.Quinlin with her gratitude for the donations given to the school.Norma Jennings will be sending season’s greetings to a number of persons.Angie Sherrer presented the slate of officers for 1997 — this was seconded by Cora Hazard.Thank you to all the officers and we wish you a good year.The next meeting will be in March.Ola Carr gave a hearty vote of thanks to Reda for her work as President during another year.This brought the meeting to a close.There were 30 ladies and gents to find a place at the festive table.Reda led in all repeating the W.I.Grace and a bountiful, delicious meal was enjoyed.The meal was catered by Eileen Menec of Cowansville.Shirley Crittenden volunteered to play the piano for a time to sing Carols, then the pleasant task of exchanging and opening gifts.Finally thank you and Season’s Greetings were being exchanged around the hall and soon all left for home or other committments.Brome County News 88 Lakeside Knowlton,Que.JOE 1V0 514-242-1188, 514-242-6892 Fax 514-243-5155 Published every Wednesday by thaï Recortl Record 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.242-6892 Mail subscriptions Canada: 1 year .6 months.3 months .U S.& Foreign: 1 year 6 months 3 months .$104.00 .$52.00 .$26.00 $250.00 .$180.00 .$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: Glen Sutton, Mansonville, Stanbridge East, St.Armand, & Waterloo ¦ ¦ I ¦m , Low back pain • Sciatica • Nervousness, insomnia • Respiratory problems • Fatigue and lack of energy ¦ Otitis arthrosis .CENTRE CHIROPRATIQUE BROMONT Dr.Gilles Brunelle 103 Bromont Blvd., Bromont Pour rendez-vous, composez: 514-534-2533 for appointment tour des HORSE MEi "\ v tr OPEN 6 DAYS BEEF • PORK • VEAL SOS.NoChol#“ral 5176 FOSTER ST., WATERLOO • 539-5500 Réjean Pineault, prop.(Happy (\cw Yearf Thank you for your patronage.New W’ LABRECQUE ROY YELLE (Draper & Hauser) General Insurance / Assurance Générale 263-0110 Dave & Sue & the staff rtjzA t a* a*' Knightes MS.Pharmacy V.- The Switchyard Shopping Center St.Albans', (802) 524-3085 Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 8:30-7 pm.Sat.: 8:30-6 p.m.CLOSED SUNDAY 3 Classified 10- The RECORD - Friday, Decemb er 27, 1996 001 Property For Sale 035 For Rent 100 Job Opportunities 275 Antiques KNOWLTON: Country retreat, 37 acres of rugged forest, 1989 home, far from the road.A Christmas wish come true! 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Coliini Real Estate, fine country properties in the heart of the Townships, please call Maurizio (514) 263-HOME (4663).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.To sell or buy, consult our Classified ads.I- — ^ Cut me out TO & « Q I O 3 O C £ 35 I cd *” O i I «5 0) o e i oss§ 0 raS i £ > c ç S i IV (O flj ¦= 7 U Ü ^ = I iB § s 5 s ! r t m « 01 § i >.o o V) « " O S: II) ».N St **¦ h- ID II 3 Û = >¦ *— ^ (D « o s x Bç h INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL Exchange - Ages 18-30 with agricultural experience to live/work with family in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Japan.Costs/details: 1 -800-263-1 827.#105, 7710- 5 Street S.E., Calgary, AB, T2H 2L9.105 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) 266-0550.145 Miscellaneous Services LIGHTING (514) 538-1709.Repair of fixtures, lamps, Tiffanies, stained glass.25 years of experience (Roch).Liven up your lamp with a new shade (Elizabeth).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.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.Wanted: Job Seekers & Would-be Entrepreneurs Are you originally from: Abercorn, Bedford, Bolton West, Brigham, Brome, Cowansville, Dunham, East Farnham, Farnham, Frelighsburg, Lac Brome, Philipsburg, Rainville, St.Armand, Ste.Sabine, Pike River, Stanbridge or Sutton?Are you 18-30 years old?Would you like fo learn more about job and entrepreneurial opportunities available in the Brome-Missisquoi region?If the answer is yes, do we have something for you! Townshippers' Association's Youth Project will be offering an Our Region, Our Future/Place aux jeunes project in the MRC of Brome-Missisquoi over a period of three weekends in January, February and March 1997.Each weekend has its own theme, varying from "Rediscovering the region" to "Developing a network of contacts" and "Imagining my future in the region." The focus of the project is on discovering economic opportunities that exist in the area, with a special emphasis on entrepreneurship.Workshops and registration are free: meals and transportation costs will also be covered.Registration is limited, so call now! (Deadline to register January 6).For more information: Erin Mallory Townshippers' Association 1945 Belvedere S., #204 Ascot, QC J1H 5Y3 Tel: (819) 566-5717 E-mail twnshppr@login.net Presented in collaboration with The Record Steve Kelly Townshippers Association 203 Principale Cowansville, QC J2K 1J3 Tel: (514) 263-4422 290 Articles For Sale 50% OFF “Incredible Liquidation.” Pots, baskets, aprons, t-shirts, wrought-iron tables, laminations.7 Mt.Echo, Knowlton, until January 5/97.(514) 242-5862.KIDS Elan Comprex Jr Racing Skis, 150 cm, $60, with bindings and poles.Boots: boys size 7 1/2-8, Nordica women size 6 1/2.Call (514) 538-3387 after 6 p.m.SURPLUS INVEN-TORY LIQUIDATION! We pay the G.S.T.on all purchases, and also the G.S.T.and the P.S.T.on all purchases of $1,000 and more.Effective December 24, January 3 and 4 only.Matériaux A Bas Prix, Bromptonville, (819) 846-0417.295 Articles Wanted OLD BARN WOOD, lumber, crates and barrels.Call (514) 242-5862.SUTTON YOUTH CENTRE is looking for donations of second hand couches, dining room chairs, board games and other useful items.If you can help us, call Sandra Villeneuve at (514) 266-2522.330 Pets SPANIEL PUPPIES, Buff color, vaccinated, dewormed.Ready second week of January, 1997.Call (514) 248-2359.425 Bus.Opportunities THE GREATEST FINANCIAL opportunity for decades to come with waterless and water saving technologies.For free demonstration/information, call 1-800-446-1989.430 Personal 20/20 WITHOUT GLASSES! 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(Everyday 11-3 a.m.) 375-0766 * Subject to credit approval Stanbridge East Thelma Rhicard 248-4168 Craig and Ann Boomhower were supper guests at our home to celebrate his 43rd birthday.Their two children are at college.Flora and Cheryl Rhicard and myself enjoyed the Dunham A.C.Ladies Soup and Dessert Luncheon on November 21.We didn’t have to prepare supper either as we were invited to John and Dianne Rhi-card’s for his 60th birthday celebration.Their children, Ann, Eliza, Conrad and Gail and their families were also present so it was a full big table! The birthday cake was made with tofu and was delicious.Rich ford J?EX3/l Drugs PHOTOFINISHING SPECIAL FREE 2no set OF COLOR PRINTS C-41 PROCESS ONLY EVERY DAY Reading Glasses Magnivision WORLD'S Best Selling (&I.J Beading Glasses Ja8 i Recommended by ophthalmologists _ for only 516“S20 1 Double your coupons on Wednesday MON.-FRI.9-5:30 P.M.SAT.: 9-3 P.M.CLOSED SUNDAYS 2 Main .St., Richford K48-75(X) .:.*Ê»ŸW m^f-éwm^'f iW È w fSs* fill 'f^Z/**; • • - i BROME COUNTY NEWS — Friday, December 27.I!»9(> *_ Il Artist Supplies •IMMATÉRIEL D'ARTISTE ENCADREMENT LAMINAGE ARTIST MATERIALS FRAMING LAMINATION Claudette Dupont 393, St-Jacques GRANBY J2G 3N7 514-375-9449 Craft Supplies Importer Decorating - Lamps For Sale Office Work LA BOHEME ARTISANAT