The record, 11 septembre 2003, Supplément 1

üü .mmm SS^§Ü ¦ » s/t mm # -'w- ÊÉ *#* ¦'-< BmSiÊ Whats Inside • TOWNSHIPPERS PRESIDENT TALKS ABOUT THE association’s future .Page 2 • Remembering how it all began .Page 9 • Organizers put on finishing touches .Page 13 • Cowansville invests in infrastructures for TowNSfflPPERS* Day, 2003 .Page 20 • Volunteers help make it happen .Page 23 rHE RECORD Supplement September 2003 page 2 •Townshippers’ • ffafE kkfcORD Thursday, September 1 1, 12003 Hopeful signs for future: Quilliams ESSAÏM Always at your service Pierre Marziali Pharmacist Jiappy Townshippers’T)ay! 408 South St., Cowansville 263-2171 émâÙd *Vcdea L E VILLE 346-3797 2 for 1 ion.to Thurs.13 for 2 Fri.-Sat.-Sun.| ica (T)aigneault extra.“A Tradition of quality for 70 years” fc a (5> Townshippejs,’ • THE RECORD Thursday, September H,.2Q03 page 31 Historical Cowansville to host T-Day 2003 By Matthew Farfan Editor, Townships Heritage Web- Magazine (www.TownshipsHeritage.com) Historical Cowansville is slated to host this year’s Townshippers’ Day on Sept.13.The annual event has taken place in a different area of the Eastern Townships over the past 24 years.This giant annual celebration of the English-speaking community of the Eastern Townships is organized each year by the Townshippers’ Association.This year, T-Day once again promises to be a great community party for the entire family.Both volunteers in Cowansville and Townshippers’ staff have been working very hard for months to coordinate all of the famir ly-oriented activities that are planned for the different locations around town.Stay tuned for more on these activities in the weeks to come! Following is a bit of background history on Cowansville, courtesy of the Cowansville Historical Society.Early steps Cowansville’s history begins in 1798 with the arrival of the first settler, Jabob Ruiter, the son of a Loyalist.In 1800, Ruiter built a flour mill and sawmill on the south shore of the Ya-maska River, near the site of the present bridge on South Street.The mill contributed a lot to the community’s economy.In 1805, Ruiter named the Dr.A.C.Daniels Ltd.maker of (sMOOth) It's Udderly Great!! Antiseptic Healing Salve Loaded with Lanolin A pot's best Mend for skin A paws 3 Sunset St., Stanstead (819) 876-2092 place Nelsonville, in honour of British naval hero Lord Horatio Nelson, who was killed in action in the battle of Trafalgar on October 21, 1805.Peter Cowan, a Montreal merchant, arrived in Nelsonville in 1836.At that time, there were only four houses in the village.On Feb.6, 1841, Cowan opened the first post office in Nelsonville.He named the post office “Cowansville” so that the mail would not get confused with mail going to Nelson, near Hamilton, in Upper Canada (Ontario).Gradually the village came to be known as Cowansville.The first postmaster was H.Barney, who quit after the first day.On February 7, 1841, Peter Cowan became the second postmaster.He remained in that position until 1861.Sweetsburg Court House emerged in 1861.The cases of the Bedford District (Shefford, Brome and Missisquoi) were held there.The village grew quickly, thanks in part to the Cowansville Observer, a newspaper founded in 1870.On January 1, 1876, the village was incorporated and Cowansville become its official name.On June 25, 1931, the Village of Cowansville obtained city status.For more on the Cowansville Historical Society, go to http://www.town-shipsheritage.com/Eng/Org/Society/HS _cowansville.htm .• ¦ 200 yews of experience to your service! 1C CÏ Tf* O- I IT Km* • ¦ II fc mb Serving the Townships’ residential, commercial and industrial sectors, MACKIE ESTRIE means excellence in garage doors and also in windows and doors QUALITY AND STRENGTH since ' ' ; SALES « SERVICE INSTALLATION COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL STEEL DOORS SASH WINDOWS SLIDING WINDOWS PATIO DOORS 160, rue Léger, Sherbrooke Tel.: (819)566-7003 mack1e@qc.dira.com w re ¦ wsz, *• 5*6-7003 RBQ: 8253-4785-03 Emergency calls We service all brands 24 hrs - 7 days I Hr ¦ MÊSM I page 32 • Townshippers* • THE RECORD Thursday, September 11, 2003 loving hearts and caring hands Courville Geriatric Centre For those who want the best in geriatric care An environment created so that you may receive the care you need in a pleasant and secure atmosphere.V • ^ w&'M MM : % ' " Services - Serving the community since 1935, our first permit from the MSSS was issued in 1955 - We are accredited by the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation with the highest honors - Our building is constructed to the highest standards with sprinklers, security system, communication systems, and designed with the geriatric patient in mind - Spacious rooms adapted to your needs which may be personalised to your tastes - Equipment that is modem and adapted to your needs - Nurses 24 hours per day, staff that is professional, polite and bilingual - Delicious and nutritious meals - A full and varied choice of activities, something for everyone The Centre is situated in the picturesque Eastern Townships, on Clark Hill in Waterloo Quebec.We have a beautiful view over Waterloo lake and region.Our residents have access to our private park which has over 1,700 feet of trails, adapted for wheelchair use.This park covers four acres, and is the ideal place for quiet walks, picnics, outdoor services and shows.For more information call 450.539.1821 extension 227, or visit our internet site at www.courville.qc.ca.5305 Courville Avenue, PO Box 580, Waterloo (Québec) JOE 2N0 Since 1935, Because We Care.