The record, 10 février 1999, Supplément 1

Brome County NEW Wednesday, February 10, 1999 ROÇH ER VALUERES INC.450-242-2544 Specialized General Contractor Excavation, hydraulic, rock breaker, demolition, foundation, septic system, drainage, artificial ponds all sizes, public and private road, landshaping, aggregate, top soil, bulk transport.Work done by hour or by contract The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome — Missisquoi 40 years on ice 71-year-old fisherman still angling when ice permits By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Venise-en-Quebec This year’s unseasonably warm weather has been a windfall for some, but not for angler William “Bill” McCarthy.This 71-year-old native of Clarenceville has been icefishing on Missisquoi Bay for more than 40 years and, weather permitting, doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon.While the outside temperature plummets and south winds whip across the frozen lake bed, McCarthy fishes from the relative comfort of his small cabin perched upon 15 centimetres of thick ice on the Venise-en-Quebec side of the Bay.McCarthy’s love of fishing goes back to his early days growing up on a farm outside Clarenceville, just a few kilometres from the lake.“I was born there but left in 1945,” said the longtime resident of Ville Lemoyne.“Around 1957 I started icefishing in Venise-en-Quebec and Philipsburg with my brother-in-law who was a customs officer.” McCarthy and his late wife Gisele raised two daughters in Ville Lemoyne, but fishing was a family affair.Lake Champlain’s stock of doré, pike and perch were the trophies: McCarthy senior cleaned the day’s catch, while Gisele prepared it for dinner.“When I first started fishing there were no shacks: People just fished outside,” recalled McCarthy.Now, fishing cabins dot the ice field like a little village.McCarthy had his current cabin custom-built by Fernand Courchesne, who has operated his outfitting business in Venise for more than 30 years.SEE MCCARTHY, PAGE 7 CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT William McCarthy’s love of fishing goes back to his early days growing up on a farm outside Clarenceville, just a few kilometres from the lake.Library replaced jail in basement of town hall Farnham Library celebrates 40th anniversary this week By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Farnham Benjamin Franklin, the father of the modern lending library, put forth the idea of a publicly-funded place where the common citizen could come in search of cultural, scientific or technical knowledge.Franklin saw a new class of self-educated citizens as a vital part of the burgeoning American nation.In Canada, a more continental attitude toward learning prevailed and the lending library has had a far different history.Public libraries, especially in outlying areas, came into being not as the right of every citizen, but primarily through the de- termined efforts of a few public-minded citizens.The Farnham Public Library is one such institution.It celebrates the 40th anni versary of its opening on Feb.9.Farnham native Louise Hall, who with Jean Gauthier and Muriel Wallace cofounded the library, is still volunteering on behalf of the institution and current- ly serves as Director of the Library Board of Directors.Hall remembers the early efforts to get a public library started.“I was principal at Farnham Elementary School,” she recalls, “The Home and School Association recognized the need for a local library.The library charter was signed in 1958 but didn’t see farnham, page 5 Pierre Marziali Y Pharmacist Honrs: Mon., Tues., Wed.9 - 8 p.m.Thurs.& Fri.9-9 p.m.Sat.9 - 5 p.m.408 South St, Cowansville 263-2171 ESSAÎM A Always at your service y "fout frais, tout prt* OPEN EVERYDAY Monday - Sunday 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m.250 Knowlton Rd.Knowlton 243-6155 V V ' li) ULTIMA LABRECQUE ROY, YELLE Inc ASSURANCE ET SERVICES FINANCIERS 106 Church Si.Cowansville Tel.(450) 263-0110 Fax 450-263-6485 1-800-465-4230 DERAGON AUTO CITE INC.fàwosm I LINCOLN 317 PRINCIPALE, COWANSVILLE 266-0101 page 2 Wednesday, February 10, 1999 Brome County News COMMUNITY BILLBOARD Community Calendar February 11 St.Valentine’s Soup & Dessert Luncheon at All Saints Anglican Church, Dunham at 12 noon.Great soups and mouth-watering desserts! Donation, $5.Cards will be played immediately following lunch.Bring a friend and enjoy.Information and/or reservations: (450) 295-3341 or 295-2349.February 13 The Royal Canadian Legion, Cowansville will Celebrate Valentine’s with a Roast Beef Supper at 120 Davignon, from 6 - 7 p.m., followed by a dance at 8 p.m.with the orchestra Gary Darling.Supper & Dance, $10 per person, Dance, $3, per person.Everyone welcome! Information 263-3543.Valentine Dance at Odd Fellows Hall, 476 Knowlton Rd., at 8 p.m.Music by Silverado.One special door prize.Many other door prizes.Midnight snack.Admission charged.Dances Of Universal Peace Celebrates Valentine’s Day - What Is Love?at Sutton Yoga Centre, 111 Principale N„ Sutton, 7 p.m.Dances followed by dessert potluck.Bring a dessert if you wish.Dances based on sacred music from all spiritual traditions.No experience necessary.Bilingual.Suggested contribution: $5 - $10.Tel.Judith Avinger, 263-6685.Pool Tournament (Doubles) at Brome Hotel, Brome.Registration: 1 p.m.Start: 1:30 p.m.Cost: $10 per team: cash prizes, auction of teams, special prize for perfect game.Info.243-5717.February 14 The Royal Canadian Legion, 120 Davignon, Cowansville will hold a Pancake & Sausage Breakfast from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Everyone welcome! February 16 Pancake Supper, sponsored by Knowlton Lodge #28 at the Odd Fellows Hall, 476 Knowlton Rd., from 4:30 - 7 p.m.Served buffet style.Come and support a local community effort.Admission charged.Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday to be held at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, 5 - 7 p.m.All the pancakes, maple syrup, and ham you can eat.A ‘surprise’ dessert, along with tea, coffee or juice will be enjoyed.Cost: Adults, $5; children, 5 -10 yrs., $3; children underfive, free.Pancake Supper sponsored by the men of the Parish to be held at the Anglican Church Hall, Stanbridge East at 5 p.m.Pancakes served with pure maple syrup, sausages, tea & coffee.Admission: $5.Pancake Supper at the Iron Hill Anglican Church, Church Hall, Iron Hill at 5 p.m.Everyone welcome! February 17 St.Valentine’s Dinner sponsored by Le Club de la bonne humeur Lac Brome, 5 Mill Road, Bondville, noon.For information, call J.Gaudreau at 243-6572.February 19 Palliative Care Fundraiser Dinner sponsored by Diapason to be held at ‘Chez Pierre’, the charming restaurant at Massey-Vanier High School, Cowansville.Cocktails, 6:30 p.m., Six-course supper, 7:30 p.m.Regional wine, specially chosen to compliment the menu.Only 60 tickets available at a cost of $60.A $30 tax receipt will be issued.The proceeds of this evening will benefit Au Diapason Palliative Care Services Inc.who provide much needed care to cancer patients and their families.For more information and tickets, contact Celine Michelin (450) 266-5346 or Louise D.Kelly (450) 538-2273.February 20 Fundraiser Dance to offer moral and financial support to the Tinkler families who recently suffered a loss of barn and animals to be held at Salle Catudel, 1236 St.Charles South, Granby (450) 375-4603 at 8:30 p.m.Entertainment provided by Larry Comeau Band with a wide variety of music.Refreshments served, card tables, cash bar.$7.50 each, $2, under 14 yrs.For more information (450) 372-2990 or (450) 534-2241.7th Annual Spaghetti Supper spon- ‘Deti*.Tfttouctex 'pUH&utl Sterne «met (tyafiel Serving all faiths.Independently owned & operated Compare before you decide.Denis Meunier Robert Farnam 402, Rivière, Cowansville (450) 266-6061 sored by Aliments Carrière Inc., at Centre Georges Perron, Bedford.il :30 a.m.to 7 p.m.Take-out orders available.Tickets available at the door or from any Cub or Scout.Adults: $6, children under 12, $3.March 6 Indian International Food Supper with host “Chef’ Dass Paul will be served at the Royal Canadian Legion, 2 Curley St., Sutton between 6 - 9 p.m.Advanced reservations.Tickets: $10 each.Tel.538-0104 or 538-2210.March 18 - 20 Healing of the Whole Person Seminar at Trinity Church, Cowansville.Thursday & Friday evening and Saturday all day.Examining our relationship with God, ourselves and others.For information or registration, call 263-0431.February 13 Arts Calendar Townships Bluegrass and Old-iyme Music Society Acoustic Jamming at the Royal Canadian Legion, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.Supper 6 p.m.; Live Bluegrass and Old-Tyme Music bands from 7 -10 p.m.Advance Notice: Winter concert tickets for renowned U.S.Bluegrass guest bands now available.Feb.16, Lost & Found, Virginia: Mar.23, New Vintage, North Carolina and April 20, James King, Virginia.Tel.Gord Cameron, 539-0333 or Tom Kilbride, 243-0645.Community Notes Sewing circle: Anyone interested in learning how to sew or wants to learn more about sewing is invited to join a drop-in sewing circle (with instruction) being held at St.Paul’s Church Hall, Knowlton every Thursday morning from 10 a.m.- noon.For more information please call Maria Brecht at 243-1662.CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 DUKE, NOBLE, General Partnership % Chartered Accountants Taxation, Accounting, Financial Services, Individuals and Corporations Estate Planning and Settlement, Farm Transfers Serving the Eastern Townships community for over 35 years.COWANSVILLE KNOWLTON 127 Principale St.Suite 105 339 Knowlton Rd.(450) 263-4123 (450) 243-5021 LENNQXVILLE 164-A Queen St.Suite 1 (819) 346-0333 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Grace Anglican Church in Sutton, 52 Principale Sud, from 5:30 - 8 p.m.Adults: $6; children $3.Pancakes, sausages and dessert.Sponsored by the men of Grace Church.MASSEY-VANIER HIGH SCHOOL Eastern Townships School Board PARENTS’ NIGHT Students at Massey-Vanier High School will receive their report card for Term 2 on Monday, February 8, 1999.Parents are cordially invited to meet with teachers on Parents’ Night Thursday, February 11, 1998.4:00-7:00 p.m.Brome County NEWS fir 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1VO Tel: (450) 242-1188 / 242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Published weekly by 'the' 257 Queen St., Lennoxville, D C.rTAD TA Q.UEBEC, JIM 1K7 l\JckvJ'T\iJ Fax:(819)569-3945 E-mail: 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request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record ordered one week after publication are available at S3.00 per copy prepaid.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 2944707 Canada inc„ a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quebecor Communications inc., having its head office at 612.Saint-Jacques West, Montreal (Quebec).H3C 4M8.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CDNA, NMB, QCNA Brome County News Wednesday, February 10, 1999 page 3 Solid fuel: Daybreak reflections by the woodpile To a youthful visitor, or anyone who passed by, for that matter, it was an impressive sight.Steam rose from the huge arms and back and bare head of this imposing figure, from the waist up clad only in a T-shirt.The early morning thermometer registered thirty below, and for you fans of the metric system that’s, well, cold.Damned cold.The place was somewhere in the far hills of Compton County, the time long ago.If memory serves, the big fellow’s first name was Merlin, a man of 350 pounds or more who weaved his own type of magic with saw and axe in the hardwood bush.He was adding to a great pile of stovewood, beyond which were rows of what was then known as cord-wood, three foot lengths for the large woodburning furnaces of yesteryear.His personal heating needs for the winter having been taken care of, the most recent efforts were for the market.Given his seeming immunity or indifference to the severe cold, a newcomer might understandably conclude that, unless he owned a huge dwelling, personal needs were minimal.When asked how he got by with such skimpy attire when everyone else was bundled up mummy-like, he replied that (here it comes) it was a dry cold, and there was no wind .plus it helped if you didn’t stop to talk too long.A bright early winter morning over a typical Township’s hamlet reveals a blueish haze against the rising sun.If it is not so cold that your nostrils slam shut at first breath, there is a pleasant, familiar scent in the air: birch, ash, maple, a hint of cedar.Prior to the oil scare of the early 1970s, and with the exception of old people and a few 1960s type back-to-the-landers, heating with wood was considered primitive, quaint, an admission of backwardness.Not any more.The oil shortage that wasn’t prompted many households, particularly in areas where the supply was plentiful, to use wood as a heating option once more.Just as the experience was fading from the collective memory, along came last January’s ice storm as a pointed reminder of the vulnerability of energy supplies that must be transported over long distance.The insurance companies aren’t always comfortable with it, but wood heat is part of country life for the long term.A friend whose home heating needs have been met virtually 100 per cent with wood since moving into an old log farmhouse more than twenty years ago makes a good point: while just about anyone can burn wood, it takes some skill and attention to heat efficiently and safely with wood.To this end, he acquired one of the first Vermont Castings stoves in the area, as well as the tools and knowledge regarding stovepipe and chimney maintenance.He selectively cuts all fuel wood from his own lot and cures it under cover for a full year.Not everyone is that meticulous.Another friend who bought a house on Lake Massawippi has struggled for years with an old Franklin stove installed by the previous owner.It can be said that she heats more with smoke than wood.A few nearby weekenders can’t figure out why lighting their fireplaces is such a battle.We were loathe to suggest that the stranger who gave them such an apparently good deal on their wood probably hires school kids to pick the leaves off his supposedly dry wood in the moments before delivery.The serious side is that heating with wood requires persistent caution and vigilance.Failing this, the consequences can be costly, even tragic.A former town councillor in Sutton tells of a rash of incidents at a then-recently opened condo project by the ski hill.A number of holiday renters with good intentions put fireplace ashes in plastic bags and cardboard boxes and left them on the floor by the door or outside on wooden decks.Before shaking heads at the foibles of newcomers to heating with wood, however, it is wise to remember and learn from our own mistakes in what is a long and ongoing learning process.A major lapse that comes to mind occurred close to home and not long ago.A well-intended fellow (no name here) undertook to clean a tenant’s stove, pipes, and chimney.A nice homey touch, he figured, would be a cozy fire to greet the neighbour upon his return from work.As he stood back to admire the cheery blaze behind the glass door, unfortunately he experienced a scary, sinking feeling.Something very important was missing between the stove and chimney.He’d forgotten to replace the newly-cleaned pipes.Luckily, the unit was an airtight, and with dampers closed and a metal bucket held over the hole on top, the flames died out quickly.As did any complacency that might have been creeping in about heating with wood.Country Squire Brian Eddington COMMUNITY BILLBOARD Community Notes Continued from page 2 Do you wish you could read better?Need help with basic math?Call the YAMASKA 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 Donna at 263-7503.ADVANCE NOTICE: The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77, 77 Lewis St.Waterloo wishes to announce the following agenda for the month of February, 1999: Feb.13, Blue Grass, Feb.16, Special Blue Grass Concert; Feb.21, Breakfast (Music Vel & Norm) and Feb.27, Pot Luck Supper (Music Vel & Norm).Church Services Knowlton Pastoral Charge Creek United, Foster - Worship & Song, 9:30 a.m.Knowlton United, Knowlton-Worship & Song, 11 a.m.Parish of Brome, St.Aidan, Sutton Junction, 1st & 3rdSundays at 2:30 p.m„ House Church,information, 243-6096; Ascension, West Brome, every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.; Holy Trinity, Church Hall, Iron Hill, 1st, 3rd, & 4th & Sundays at 11 a.m.and 2nd at 7:30 p.m.; St John Evangelist Brome Village, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sunday at 11 a.m.and 4th Sunday at 7:30 p.m„ Hymn Sing.St Paul’s Anglican Church 24 St.Paul’s Road, Knowlton.Sunday Services, 8 and 10 a m.Sunday School and Nurseiy, 10 a.m.Sutton-Dunham United Pastoral Charge at 10:30 a.m.Feb.14th, Annual Sutton Meeting, Sutton following worship also Annual Dunham meeting, 2 p.m„ Dunham; Feb.21st, Lay Service, Dunham; Feb.28th, Communion, Dunham.Emmanuel United Church, Cowansville will hold Worship Service and Sunday School at 10 a.m.All welcome! 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M.Bienvenu Who reside on premises page 4 Wednesday, February 10, 1999 Brome County News Keeping your cool in the heat of winter Petite Chatte Retrouvée Winter is one of the hardest times of the year for your engine cooling system, bringing it from extremely cold to extremely hot.Your hoses are often some of the first things to fail in this process and can leave you stranded.Usually they, like Montreal blue collar workers, choose to do so at the worst possible time, adding inconvenience to expense.Over time the heating and cooling process causes the deterioration of the rubber hoses that connect your engine, radiator and interior heater.Often they lose flexibility and can become so brittle the vibration of the motor can cause a crack.That crack can grow quickly, due to the pressure inside your cooling system and the only thing you can do about it is change it.Hoses can also lose their strength as they age, beginning to bulge from the pressure.Like brittle hoses they can spring a leak with little warning.The next time you’re looking under the hood, check over your hoses and your coolant level.Hoses should be firm but pliable and the clamps that hold them in place should be in good condition.If they seem to be brittle, mushy, bulging or cracked, they should be replaced.If you decide to change a hose yourself, change the clamps as well.Use a clean pan to catch the antifreeze when removing the hose.If it appears to be anything other than green, take it to a recycler and use a new coolant-water mix.A mix of about 60 per cent coolant and 40 per cent water is ideal.Actually, many mechanics suggest you change the coolant every two years.This cleans out dirt and helps to ensure your cooling system is in top running condition.If you’re changing a hose, it may be a good time to flush the coolant.Once the new hose is in place, turn on the car heater before refilling the system.Let the engine run to be sure the coolant circulates properly.Once the heater is warm, everything should be okay.For the next few days check your coolant level regularly, to ensure your repair job isn’t leaking and there is enough antifreeze to do the job.Of course coolant can leak from a number of other areas too.Radiators, water pumps, heater cores, and even the engine itself can spring a leak.If the engine itself is the problem, then the coolant may be leaking into your motor oil.Check your dipstick and if it’s covered in a milky colored substance, then that’s your problem.Go directly to your mechanic for the details.Heater cores can also develop leaks.These are usually easy to diagnose, with the heater giving off a sweet smell.It may also drip antifreeze or blow a greasy fog onto your windshield.This is another mechanic’s job, usually requiring the dismantling of the dash.It’s not a fun job, trust me.If you can’t find the source of the leak, place a clean piece of cardboard under your car for the night.In the morning you should be able to find a spot.Green means coolant, brown means oil, red means transmission fluid and clear means power steering or brake fluid.If the leak is coming from your water pump or radiator, get them fixed right away.As with all antifreeze leaks, a minor problem can quickly lead to bigger and much more expensive things.L'article paru la semaine dernière vous racontait comment la jeune chatte devenue orpheline lorsque sa mère fût tuée par une automobile était disparue après que son frère l’ait quittée pour venir chez-moi.Je craignais qu’elle meure de froid et de faim.Je laissais de la nourriture dans la vieille remise et j’espérais qu’elle ne souffre pas trop.Quelques jours plus tard, elle était là de nouveau et je me réjouissais qu’elle soit toujours vivante et en bonne forme.Mais elle n’approchait pas et ne se laissait pas approcher alors je voulais l’emmener pour la sauver.Elle me hantait.Je lui rendais visite au moins une fois par jour et par fois à deux ou trois reprises.Souvent, je montais le vieil escalier (il y avait 13 marches inégales) dans la pénombre pour appeler la petite qui finissait par apparaître pour manger et boire un peu (l’eau ou le lait gelait quasi instantanément).Chaque tentative de la prendre pour l’emmener échouait.J’ai continué cette routine durant des semaines en me disant que cela n’avait pas de sens, qu’il ne s’agissait que d’une chatte.Mais, elle m’obsédait et je me sentais coupable de lui avoir enlevé son frère qui vivait maintenant comme un pacha.Après une telle tentative, la chatte quitta la remise.Lorsque je l’ai appelée le lendemain, je l’ai vue sortir de sous un vieux garage non loin de la remise.Nous avions maintenant une routine; ja l’appelais; elle sortait pour me faire savoir où elle était et où je devais la nourrir.Petit à petit j’ai réussi à la faire sortir pour manger à l’extérieur lorsqu’il faisait beau.Elle jouait dans la neige qu’elle mangeait pour remplacer l’eau.Je lui lançais des morceaux de grandes tiges de plantes séchées et elle les attrapait.Même à la pluie battante ou par temps très froid, j’étais là.Le 23 janvier, en rentrant de Knowlton en fin d’après-midi, je suis arrêtée voir la chatte que j’avais bien nourrie le matin.Il faisait beau et juste avant le coucher du soleil j’ai réussi à l’attraper mais en la mettant dans une cage que j’avais laissée dans la vieille remise, la chatte se sauva.Les jours suivants, lorsque je l’appelais, elle sortait d’un autre endroit sous un vieux garage.Elle faisait un petit tour à l’extérieur comme pour me dire où elle était et rentrait vite.Je glissait les plats de nourriture sous le garage et je la voyais dévorer le tout et boire le lait avant qu’il ne gèle.Graduellement, je tirais le plat de plus en plus vers l’extérieur et elle suivait.Après l’avoir mise en confiance, elle ve- nait maintenant manger un peu sur mon gant.Je ne pouvais plus utiliser de cage car elle aurait tellement peur et on me disait que je ne réussirais jamais à la transporter dans mes bras jusqu’à la maison.Un soir, alors que les prévisions atmosphériques étaient favorables pour le lendemain j’ai élaboré un plan dans les plus menus détails.Il fallait que cette situation aboutisse.J’avais remarqué que peu d’automobiles circulaient dans la rue à l’heure du midi; je décidai donc de l’attraper et de l’emmener à pied le lendemain midi.Comment faire pour ouvrir la porte chez-moi et pour enlever mes bottes en arrivant?J’ai donc planifié de laisser la porte non bien fermée et de porter les bottes de mon frère desquelles je pouvais facilement sortir les pieds.J’avais aussi préparé la petite chambre où la mettre en arrivant.En me couchant, j’ai revu le plan tout en me répétant que demain serait le jour de la victoire.Le lendemain midi je retrouvais la petite devant le garage et sous le soleil brillant, je la faisais avancer vers moi jusqu’à ce qu’elle frôle ma botte (j’étais assise dans la neige) et je lui donnais à manger sur mon doigt.Je l’attrapai finalement et, en la tenant fermement sur moi et en la caressant d’une main, je pris le chemin du retour Je marchais rapidement, je pleurais, je priais, j’expérais réussir à me rendre à la maison, sinon, je ne me pardonnerais pas qu’elle se retrouve seule dans la nature.Nous n’avons rencontré qu’une seule automobile dont le bruit à effrayé la chatte mais j’ai réussi èa la tenir et nous sommes rentrées à la maison comme je l’avais imaginé.Dans la petite chambre, je lui ai emmené son frère.Ils se sont reconnus et embrassés C’était le 27 janvier et ils ne se sont pas quittés depuis.Ils jouent, dorment et mangent ensemble et ils sont très heureux.Le nom du mâle est Koko et celui de la femelle, Yum Yum.Ce sont les noms des deux chats détectives d’une longue série d’histoires à grand succès de l’écrivain américaine Lilian Jackson Braun.Dans ces récits captivants, Koko et Yum Yum aident leur maître à résoudre des meurtres et autres méfaits.Ils sont brillants.Si vous voulez les adopter, il vous faudra prendre les deux; ils sont inséparables et, 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where evening seminars and conferences are held.When the fire department decided to move out of the first floor of the building in favor of a new building more suitable for housing fire trucks, the library received permission to move into the vacated space where it remains today.The once all-volunteer staff is supplemented with two fulltime staff, Lise Gagnon and Nicole Levesque.From its humble beginnings four decades ago, the library is now a very busy place, hosting exhibits of the works of local artists, weekly visits by daycare groups and storytelling.“We have close to 2,000 members and 60,000 books,” said staff member Gagnon, now in her 17th year with the library.She estimates the lending turnover at about 270 books per day to residents of Farnham, Ste-Sabine, Ste-Brigitte and Ange-Gardien.In a few months, the library will provide internet access to the community.The library, which once depended upon public fund-raisers such as fashion shows, now receives its funding from family membership fees and an assortment of municipal and government grants.The current board, comprised of Hall, President Georgie Rahill, Secretary Robert Finnagan, Treasurer Danielle Hébert and Raymonde Martin, have decided in favor of a low-key anniversary celebration.The library will host special events throughout the year such as visits by Canadian authors, contests for school children and outreach presentations to parent-teacher committees.I,¦ i.i-* B tirm*" .fi».»*- *, 7 i.i-* B Imts»'.fi».»*- *, 7 CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Lise Gagnon, a veteran of 17 years on the Farnham Public Library staff, poses with Louise Hall, library co-founder and director.•:>*w V- ¦ WsBk*' * * * * *¦' Bringing in the Bacon for Books CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT More than three hundred people turned out for the Sutton Canadian Legion’s Brunch to benefit the Sutton Townships Library.The Canadian Legion hosts breakfasts for local charities the first and third Sundays of every month.Pictured are the 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