The record, 21 février 2001, Supplément 1

rwruffl tmmtsa if mmm wpfhw 2ïA*« MURIELLE \NT> ItRO CAROLINE KEHNE/CORJRESPONDENT Members of the Bedford Scouting Movement took time out from their spaghetti dinner fundraiser to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Aunt Cookie.Brome County NEW Wednesday, February 21, 2001 3CMH0* I Contractor LICENCE RK: HU-21K-32 ' Machinery work • Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) 1 Private road • Land shaping • Drainage • Artificial lake/pond • Septic system ROCH \ • Demolition - Foundation rirAT T TTOFC * \ • ToPSoil ¦ Aggre§ate VALLIERES inc\ .Sand • Gravel • Fieldstone Tel: (450) 242-2544 n, ch.Glen, Bolton-Ouest The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome—Missisquoi Family fun at Winterfest Event kicks off on Saturday in Mansonville By Murielle Parkes Record Correspondent Mansonville Winterfest - a day when everybody gets to be a kid - is coming to Mansonville on Saturday, Feb.24.It’s all part of the three-week long Optimist Winter Carnival which kicked off with a dance on Feb.16 that boasted 104 youth and an amazing new disco ball.It winds up with a friendly dart tournament on Saturday, March 10.The family fun day, a happening put together by the Citizen Advocacy SADD chapter takes place on and around the municipal rink and inside Mansonville’s English school.The event is expected to attract more than 200 kids as well as young-at-heart parents and grandparents.The carnival, sponsored by the Municipality of Pot-ton and more than 20 merchants and businesses, is a collaborative affair which has Mansonville Optimists joining forces with SADD, the Ski-Doo Club, the Athletic Association and Citizen Advocacy.SEE CARNIVAL, PAGE 6 Aunt Cookie turns 100 PARKES/CORRESPONDENT Members of the organizing committee getting ready for the fun._________________________________________________—- By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Annie Wilhemina Dawson Duncan Francis turned 100 on Saturday.Her family and staff of CLS/CHSLD La Pommeraie threw a birthday party in her honour.For the occasion, the solarium was decorated with one balloon for each year of her life.Annie, known as Aunt Cookie by her nieces and nephews, was born in Montreal on Feb.17, 1901, and worked in the metropolis as a stenographer.She was married for 50 years to first husband Burt Duncan, with whom she spent 35 retirement years in the Missisquoi Bay community of Venise-en-Quebec.After his death in 1980, she married childhood sweetheart Ralph Francis, also a widower, and moved to Bedford.Niece Valarie Van Horn recalls that Aunt Cookie had never boarded a plane before she married Ralph, but the couple spent the next 15 years traveling to exotic locations such as France and Hawaii.When Ralph passed away, she moved to the Robinson Residence and finally, into CLSC/CHSLD La Pommeraie where she has resided for the last two years.Three generations of her family, including nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews travelled to Bedford to help her celebrate her first 100 years.Doctor Bruno Fafard and members of the Bedford Scouting Movement took time off from their spaghetti dinner fundraiser to sing “Happy Birthday”.She also received birthday greetings from the Town of Bedford, Liberal MP Denis Paradis, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, Governor General Adrienne Clarkson and Queen Elizabeth II.RON^ «rtan m Eifr rr- flpnovBOBur 1ER weldemTheatpe 104 N.Main St.Si.Albans, Vt.802-527-7808 FEB.23 to MARCH 1 COWANSVULE-KNOWLTON-FARNHAM For your reward miles ÏIEC.B.G.STOVES, FIREPLACES, FURNISHINGS, ETC.571 bout J.J.Bertrand, Cowansville Tel: 266-1444 choose 1ER all the way Open Daily 8-10 p.m.472 Knowlton Rd.Knowlton 243-6692 Anthony Hopkins n HANNIBAL 2,6:45 & 920 0 RECESS: SCHOOL’S 0UT_ 2.4:3017 01 Kevin Costner n 3,000 MILES TO GRACELAND 2,6:4519:20 jgj MPEROR'SNEW GROOVE My 4:30 r MS» èoHOetiAUTŸVt « 5- Corning.Tta Hunan, Ejdt Wowdi.TrWfic, QmcoM, Donn lo Earth Résidence pour les Aînés / Retirement Residence Séjour convalescence ou de longue durée soins 24 h sur 24.28 Mount Echo, Knowlton (450) 242-4663 / page 2 Wednesday, February 21, 2001 Brome News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 82, Philipsburg, will play cribbage at 8 p.m.$5 lunch included in admission price.Please bring your own board.February 24 Pancake supper sponsored by Knowl-ton Oddfellows Lodge #28 at 476 Knowl-ton Rd„ Knowlton, from 4:30 p.m.to 7 p.m.Features pancakes with four kinds of toppings, bacon, sausages, omelette, baked beans, tea and coffee.Adults, $5; children, $3.Had a great time last year.Make it even better this year! Support Massey-Vanier’s first trip to Mexico! A spaghetti supper will be held at Cowansville United Church, Principale Street, from 5:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.Spaghetti will be served with a light salad and dessert.Live entertainment will accompany your meal.Tickets available at the door (adults, $8; students & seniors, $5; children under 5, $2) or by calling Massey Vanier at 263-3772.Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, 5 to 7 p.m.All the Pancakes, maple syrup and ham you can eat, as well as dessert & beverages.Cost: adults, $5; children 5 to 10, $3; under 5, free.We will also have diabetic pancakes and syrup.March 2 February 25 The Royal Canadian Legion, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo, will serve a pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.Pancakes with real maple syrup, sausages, etc.Don’t forget to bring along your sweet tooth! Also, music with Norm and Vel.Cost - adults,$5; children under 10, $2.50.Everyone welcome! Thanks to Sandy Martin for his generous donation of syrup! February 27 The Royal Canadian Legion, Cowansville, will hold a general meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary at 120 Davignon St., Cowansville at 7:30 p.m.All members are asked to attend.Gloria Poll-Stott, president.Pancake supper to be held at the Iron Hill Church Hall, Iron Hill, at 5 p.m.Pancakes served with pure maple syrup, sausages and home-made baked beans.All you can eat! Everyone welcome.Théâtre MATINEES 13 DAYS (English) Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon, Tues, nn Wed, Thuts.: 6:30 p.m.—' INDESTRUCTIBLE (French) Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed.: 9:00 p.m.r——, Fri.S Thurs.: 9:10 p.m.LE PETIT VAMPIRE (French) Fri, Thurs: 5:00 p.m.r-pj Sat, Sun, 1:00 p.m, 3:00 p.m.‘-—-I From Feb.23,a to March 1,1 For info: 263-5900 * FRI .MON.* * TUES.* * WED : $5.00: Advanced notice: Waterloo St Paul's United Church ecumenical World Day of Prayer service will be held at 1:30 p.m.Meaningful service has been prepared by women of Samoa.Everyone welcome! Fellowship time following the service.March 6 The Brome Missisquoi Diabetic Association invites diabetics and their families to participate in courses to be given each Tuesday for ten weeks in English from 7 to 9 p.m.at the CLSC, Cowansville.Please register with Info-Santé.March 7 Ecumenical World Day of Prayer service at Creek United Church at 2 p.m.All are welcome! Refreshments will be served following service.March 10 Flea market at Oddfellows Hall, 476 Knowlton Rd„ 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.Canteen on premises.For table rentals, call Frank at 243-5736.Church Services PARISH OF BROME: St.Aidan, Sutton Junction, 1st & 3rd Sundays at 2:30 p.m.(in houses: info.243-6096); Ascension, West Brome.All services at 9:30 a.m.; Holy Trinity, Iron Hill, 1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays at 11 a.m.& 2nd at 7:30 p.m.(Church Hall); St.John Evengelist, Brome Village, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays at 11 a.m.& 4th at 7:30 p.m.(Hymn sing).Sunday School, Brome Hall, Brome Village, 10 a.m.All welcome! ST.PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: 24 St.Paul’s Road, Knowlton.We wish to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known.Sunday services, 8 & 10 a.m.Sunday School and nursery, 10 a.m.The Rev.Ralph T.Leavitt - Pastor.Allow us to welcome you! KNOWLTON/CREEK PASTORAL CHARGE: Worship & song by members & Rev.Burn Purdon.Creek United, Foster, 9:30 a.m.Knowlton United, Knowlton, 11 a.m.Everyone welcome! COWANSVILLE AREA PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH: Worship and Sunday School at Emmanuel United Church, 10:30 a.m., Senior Choir practice, 9 a.m.; Junior Choir, 10 a.m.All welcome! TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, COWANSVILLE, invites you to worship and fellowship Sunday mornings at 9 a.m.and 10:30 a.m., 409 South St.This active little church has a nursery and Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.Drop in or call 263-2662.May God Bless You.The Rev.Richard Randall.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH SUTTON warmly welcomes you to join us in worship of the Lord.Service: Sundays, 10:30 a.m.at 52 Principale Sud.The Rev.Canon Tim Smart, Rector.ST.PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH, WATERLOO: Worship and Sunday school at 11 a.m.each Sunday.Everyone welcome! ST.LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, WATERLOO, 400 de la Cour: Sunday services at 9:30 a.m.Holy Communion is celebrated with the Rev.Wilmur Davidson on the 2nd Sunday of each month.Our doors are open, our hearts are open, our arms are open - please join us in prayer.We will welcome your visit.SUTTON-DUNHAM UNITED: Everyone is cordially invited to attend services at 10:30 a.m., in Sutton, on the first and second Sundays and in Dunham on the third and fourth Sundays of each month.Come, let us worship together.BAPTIST CHURCHES: Sunday Services: Mansonville Baptist, 9:30 a.m.; Olivet Baptist, Sutton, 11 a.m.All welcome! MANSONVILLE UNITED CHURCH each Sunday at 11:00 a.m.for ages 3 and up (those younger are welcome in worship).Please phone to register in advance with either Rev.Christine MacLeod at 292-3996 or Kim Nichols at 292-3157.Children must be accompanied by an adult who can either help in Sunday School or join us in worship.Thank you.BEDFORD PASTORAL CHARGE invites you to come and worship with us.Minister: Rev.Malcolm Cogswell; Stanbridge East, 9:30 a.m.; Wesley Church, Bedford, 11 a.m.; Mystic, 12:30 p.m.Community Notes Do you wish you could read better?Need help with basic math?Call the YA-MASKA LITERACY COUNCIL.Work one-on-one with a tutor and learn at your own pace.Lessons are FREE, private and confidential.Learning can be fun, so why not do something for yourself today?Call Wendy at (450) 263-7503.ADVANCED NOTICE: CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION LADIES GUILD OF WEST BROME plans a series of card parties in the church hall, Thursdays, May 10 & 24 and Sept., 13 & 27 at 12 noon.Lunch and prizes.Reservations needed.Please call Evelyn, 263-1938.TBL COMMUNITY SERVICES is seeking sponsors for its upcoming Volunteer Appreciation Day.Interested parties, please contact Community Services at 242-2020 or Bill Baldwin, 539-4554.IF YOU LIKE TO READ, enjoy children’s company and have time to give to a child to enrich their reading, this program is for you! Part of KNOWLTON ACADEMY’S success plan this year is to implement the ADOPT-A-READER program.We are about to begin, but we are in need of volunteers.If you are interested, please call KNOWLTON ACADEMY at 243-6187.Brome County 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1V0 Tel.: (450) 242-1188 / Fax: (450) 243-5155 RATES & DEADLINES COMMUNITY CALENDAR Brome County News Community Calendar is reserved for non-profit organizations only.Deadline is noon on Mondays.A pre-paid fee of $6 is required weekly.Please forward notices to Box 488, Knowlton, JOE 1V0, email: bcn-news@endirect.qc.ca, or fax: (450) 243-SI 55.Visa and Mastercard accepted.Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowlton.Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 / 242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Published weekly by RECORD 1195 Galt E, Sherbrooke.Quebec.JIG 1Y7 fax: (819) 569-3945 E-mail: news room®»herb rookerecord.com website: www.sberbrookerecord.com Randy Kinnear Publisher.800 463-9525 Sharon McCully Editor/Off.Mgr.(450) 242-1188 Alison Steel Secretary .(450) 242-1188 Lynda bellavance Advertising______(450) 242-6892 Michel Duval Advertising .800 463-9525 Sunil Mahtani Corresp.Editor_____800 463-9525 Richard Lessard Prod.Mgr.800 463-9525 Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman.800 463-9525 Francine Thibault Prod.Superv.800 463-9525 CIRCULATION Distributed to all Record subscribers every Wednesday as an insert, and to all households and businesses in Abercom, Bedford, Brigham, Brome, Bromont, Cowansville, East Famham, Foster, Fulford, Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre, West Brome.SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 year 114.40 8.01 9.18 $131.59 6 months 59.00 4.13 4.73 $67.86 3 MONTHS 30.00 2.10 2.41 $34.51 Out of Quebec residents do not include PST.Rates for other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record was founded on February 7.1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by 3050955 Nova Scotia ULC.a subsidiary of Hollinger Canadian Newspapers LP.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CNA, Q.CNA Brome County News Wednesday, February 21, 2001 page 3 Brome Lake Chamber elects new executive -W' > 'U.-::, By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Brome Lake Mayor Stanley Neil presided over the Brome Lake Chamber of Commerce’s Feb.1 swearing-in of officers.Neil welcomed for a two-year term Ian Warnock as president, Lois Hardacker as vice-president and Suzanne Des-ormeaux as treasurer.Warnock takes over from outgoing president Peter Stast-ny.The Chamber of Commerce has a membership of 130 business owners from Brome Lake as well as surrounding towns and villages.It is responsible for the operation of the Brome Lake Tourist Office, co-ordination with the Exit 68 regional tourist office and representation of regional and provincial authorities, the members’ interests to municipal, The group also maintains the Brome area and the maintenance of the Chamber Web site and links to member pages.It is a participant in the Brome-Mis-sisquoi CLD Tourism Committee and publishes tourism materials such as the Brome Lake map, Knowlton Walking Tour and other brochures.Joining Warnock, Hardacker and Desormeaux as directors are Maryse Gallagher (recording secretary), John Glover (tourism office and hiring committee), Mireille Lemaitre (golf & zoning Committee), Marie-Claire Louillet (breakfast/evening meetings and CLD liaison), Grant Luce (support person), Jodi Mallinson (correspondence secretary and golf), Denis St-Francois (group insurance), Peter Stastny (Exit 68 and Canada Day committees) and Lake Business Directory, a directory of Peter Wade (training, master plan and over 450 businesses throughout the special projects).COURTESY BROME LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Front) Marie-Claire Louillet, Grant Luce, Suzanne Desormeaux, Lois Hardacker, John Glover, Maryse Gallagher, Mireille Lemaitre, (back) Peter Stastny, Peter Wade, Stanley Neil, Ian Warnock, Jodi Mallinson, Denis St-Francois.Stanbridge East Library books online By Barbara Bellingham Record Correspondent After a survey was conducted in Stanbridge East last summer, residents expressed an interest in keeping their municipal library open.As a result, town council agreed to participate in a program to upgrade the library’s membership with the Centre regional de services aux bibliothèques publiques.This program provides an online association with other public libraries throughout the province and access to any book within the system.The membership also allows library staff and its volunteer members to follow courses offered by the organization to learn more about finding books.“Without this membership, we couldn’t have been able to provide the same services as we have been,” explains the library’s volunteer director, Denise Duhamel.“Now there is the possibility to find books throughout the province, and it is easier.It gives us more titles to choose from.” The library rotates its selection of books three times a year and will have 100 more books in stock than before.It has always provided a service for special requests, but now it will be easier and faster to find the books the public wants.And with Internet access, personal requests can be made online rather than waiting for the library hours of Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings.The concept of Internet browsing at the library is also being considered.“One day a week, if we can find a volunteer, we could offer Internet access for browsing.Someone could show and help the children .It might be a service we can offer next summer,” Duhamel said.To reach the Stanbridge East library, call (450) 248-4662, Wednesday nights between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.to noon.Staff can be reached online at bib-lio79@monteregie.crsbp.Non- residents are welcome to use the service as well for a nominal fee.Peter M.Stone 583 ch.Knowlton Rd., Knowlton • (450) 243-5656 « (450) 243-5757 Pierros par Pierre Stones by Stone Wills & Patios Ia‘n ¦¦¦¦ars et 1S,;>Js ysoc BARBARA BELUNGHAM/CORRESPONDENT Volunteer librarians.(sitting) Jeannette Numann, Francine Roch (instructor from CRSBP), Beverley Hebert, (standing) Denise Duhamel, Annie Rhicard and Alice Gunhouse.If tarns Plumbing Supply Products Denis Larocque Enr.• Supplier • Goulds pumps • Water treatment • Water analysis Submersible and pedestal pump for general purpose residential, commercial and light industrial sump applications.1499 ch.Dutch, St-Armand (450) 248-7600 page 4 Wednesday, February 21, 2001 Brome County News Happy days: An upbeat downhill ski season Prosperity may be measured in many ways.According to one journalist, the length of cigarette butts left at bus stops is a reliable indicator of economic health: long ones are a positive sign, short ones mean we’re into hard times.For my sainted mother, affluence was having an upstairs broom, so all she had to carry up and down was the dustpan.At the local downhill ski centre, Parc du Mont Glen, a The Country Squire Brian Eddington variety of signs, often subtle ones, confirm what everyone knows: it’s been a banner season in the ski business, so far.Newcomers, and there are many of them, can’t make comparisons with other years, but the regulars certainly can.For starters, almost everyone involved in the operation is smiling.Secondly, no one from management is skulking around turning thermostats down this year.In fact, for a few lean years in the mid-1980s, there often wasn’t any oil in the furnace anyway, so thermostats were primarily decorative.The few patrons who braved the barren slopes had to huddle around the fireplace during après-ski.In those tight times, grooming was minimal.There was hardly enough snow to move around anyway, and besides, low revenues meant gasoline for the snow cats wasn’t a top priority.If a snowstorm got lost and managed to stumble our way, it seemed to be followed almost instantly by a heavy rain and the East Coast equivalent of a chi-nook.The unkindest cut of all came in the spring one year.New snow and a forecast of absolutely glorious weather over all four days of an early Easter weekend promised a grand and money-making finale to the season, but Hydro-Quebec, never known for their timing, cut off the power beforehand because of the overdue account.Those were lean times but, to their credit, the folks running the place soldiered on bravely, with a surprising measure of good humour mixed into their grim determination.The wife of one of the partners told how her husband sat on the edge of the bed all one night during a snowless holiday period, staring out the window at the rain pouring off the roof.He didn’t sleep, didn’t even lie down; she couldn’t be sure, but he may not even have blinked until well after daybreak.Persistence has paid off.One good year won’t get the company into Fortune 500 magazine, nor will it compensate completely for a string of poor seasons, but it does bring a sense that everything is on solid ground.Options like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing and basic-need accommodations for those who want to spend a rustic night on the mountain have expanded the clientele base.Further, a few on-hill perks for snow-boarders reflect the transition of that once-curious group from renegades and pariahs to mainstream consumers.Not long ago, most downhill centres wouldn’t allow them on the property; now they constitute at least half the business.To be accurate, it must be noted certain improvements pre-date the current season.As we enter the second half of the schedule, the Glen Mountain management continues to receive compli- ments on last autumn’s labour and investments - a complete exterior paint job in pleasant earth tones instead of what was left in the shed from last time, new benches and tables in the cafeteria and spiffied-up washrooms in the main area of the chalet.It is a singular item in the men’s toilet in the bar, though, that provides the definitive sign, the concluding piece of evidence, prosperity has indeed arrived.(There was a minor setback earlier, when the facility was without a light bulb for almost 24 hours; luckily, as one patron noted, the big window just outside the door at least lighted up the sink area.) The maintenance budget finally has allowed for the purchase of a blue toilet, puck or duck, which has been duly deposited in the reservoir.For the first time, users can enjoy the wonders of a sky-blue, minty-fresh, counter-clockwise swirling gurgling flush, Ahh, affluence.fWGf fT illiams LAC (ROME Friday nights MUSSELS & FRIES ALL YOU CAN EAT $12.95 "GOURMAND" BRUNCH ON SUNDAY 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.$18.95 TABLE D'HÔTE Bistro menu & GASTRONOMICAL MENU EVERY NIGHT Offer an Auberge Quilliams gift certificate a good ideal For all occasions.Meeting and reception halls with panoramic view on Lake Brome.Ideal for business meetings and wedding receptions up to 100 persons.www.auberpequilliams.com 572 Ch.Lakeside, Lac Brome (450) 243-0404 or 1-888-922-0404 Exit 90, autoroute 10,5 km from the exit.Fiction and facts about depression D epression is a serious medical disorder that affects about 15 to 20 per cent of people at one time or another in their lives.Symptoms include changes in a person’s thoughts, feelings, body and behaviour.Depression is probably the most common treatable mental illness, but without treatment, symptoms can last months, even indefinitely.We are not simply talking about ‘the blues’, which are low moods that occur once in a while, or a result from grief after a loss.There are different types of depression whose categorization depends on how long low moods last and how severe they are.Dysthymia is a type of depression in which victims have a persistent low mood lasting longer than two years.This depression is mild to moderate and not severe; it is also difficult to determine exactly when it begins.In the last eight months, I’ve been diagnosed with depression.Dysthymia probably best describes my depression.When my doctor brought up the idea that I might be suffering from depression, my first thought was, me!!?Even after the doctor gave me a pamphlet to read and a questionnaire to fill out, I still wasn’t thinking this had anything to do with me in the least.It was then suggested I go on a medication referred to as an antidepressant.I decided 1 had nothing to lose and maybe a whole lot to gain.I was willing to try.It was then explained to me that I might not feel any difference for about six to eight weeks.In reality, after taking the njedication, I was starting to feel different after about one week; however, it took my husband about six to eight weeks to see a difference in me.I was smiling and laughing more, and even able to crack a joke now and then.I know now for a fact that I’ve probably suffered from depression for at least 25 years.Looking back, I know for certain my life would have been a lot less stressful, free from the anxiety that went along with my disorder.The fact about depression, in any form, is that the individual suffers unnecessarily and family members also suffer in the long run.There is help out there.If you have any suspicion that you or someone you know suffers from any degree of depression, please make an appointment to see your family doctor as soon as possible.The above fact about depression was an excerpt from a booklet put out by Wyeth-Ayerst Canada Inc.The personal comment was written by Linda, a member of the Health and Well-Being Support Group, which meets every second Saturday in Knowlton at St.Paul's Church.For information or details, please call Linda at 243-0928.Make food shopping worthwhile, buy at m PLOUFFE J.£.20 Avenue des Pins, Bedford 450 Meigs N., Farnham 460 St-Patrice O/W et/and Galerie Orford, Magog 11 Brome County News Wednesday, February 21, 2001 page 5 LKTTKRS TO THF EDITOR Two types of people Dear Editor, There are basically two types of people who write letters to the editor of the Brome County News.The first type carefully researches the facts, formulates an intelligent opinion based on those facts, and puts it down on paper.And then our second type includes people like Lloyd Sturtevant, Don Wing, and Brian Timmins.Bill Baldwin Brome Lake Waterloo council doing a good job Dear Editor, In response to a Letter to the Editor, Jan.5,2001, ‘Committee Will Monitor Town Spending in Waterloo’: We, as concerned citizens, would like to make light of our views which differ so greatly from C.Bryan Cyr’s ad hoc committee of RCCW.WCG.He mentioned the itinerant salesman arriving in town, practices his trade for a few years, runs for mayor and wins.How long have you lived here Mr.Cyr?What would possess you to think you could form a committee of 250 people at $5 each to attend council meetings and veto everything that gets brought up, for the good or for the bad.Sounds like you might be looking up to the Heaven and are being led to the promised land.Mr.Masse, our Mayor and our councillors have lowered our taxes, removed those miserable parking meters, doing something about our terrible water situation which no mayor before him has succeeded in doing.Our snow removal situation has been better than ever this year, even with the terrific amount of snow that has fallen.Mr.Masse has been known to help patrol our streets after 9 p.m.at night to make sure our young people are safe.Sounds to us like a very conscientious group of people running our town and, I might add, they are earning every cent they are receiving for their salaries.They are also to my knowledge ready to receive our calls, listen to our views and work for us to the best of their ability without a group such as the one you are planning to form watching over their shoulder every council meeting.Our Mayor is also available at certain hours almost every day at the town hall.Count me and my $5 out when you do your membership drive.Shirley Bockus and concerned citizens Waterloo 4.35% 4.45% 4.55%* 3.85% a mm.I * & ?mrÆ •-M* a Mm.Swim If 170 JtaOabU «al, until M»cfc I.WU This RRSP season, buy the bonds 100% guaranteed by the Government of Canada As part of your RRSP, they offer a guaranteed return, flexibility and no fees.For maximum flexibility, choose the Canada Savings Bond, 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aged five to 12.Parents may register their children for one or more days of activities that include trips, sports, movies and live theatre.The break begins on Monday, March 5, with a painting workshop at the Community Centre followed by an afternoon trip to Granby Zoo to see animals in their winter quarters.On March 6, kids are invited to take a trip to Brossard for “The Great Exploration” where they can travel through mazes, tubes, tunnels and bridges and test their skills at video games.On Wednesday, March 7, enjoy the “Splish and Splash Show” of a morning dip in the Cowansville municipal pool followed by a magic show and the French play Le petit prince in the afternoon.On March 8, kids will participate in a sugar shack party at La Grillade in Gran- by.Lunch is included in this day of activities that includes a sleigh ride and music for dancing and games.On Friday, March 9, the excitement returns to theCommunity Centre for gymnasium games, including a basketball workshop, snow fun in the morning followed by a movie and popcorn in the afternoon.A pizza lunch is included.The break ends on Monday, March 12 with games galore, a morning of Nintendo, Sega and computer games followed by bowling in Cowansville in the afternoon.Registration takes place at the Legion Community Centre located at 383 Knowlton Rd„ Brome Lake, from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m.to noon and from 1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.For those who register before Feb.23 at 4:30 p.m., the cost is $12 per day for residents and $24 for non-residents.After Feb.23, the cost is $14 per day for residents and $28 for non-residents.For information, contact Lake Brome Community Services at (450) 242-2020.STILL THE BEST SKI & SURF VALUE IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS!! •{*****