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November 20 Fifth Annual Auction of Pickles and Preserves to be held at the Courville Residence, 5305 Courville Avenue, Waterloo at 2 p.m.Benefits for activity fund.Come for fun and a pleasant ambiance! Welcome to all! For more information, Angel Ledoux 539-1821, ext.28.Christmas Tea and Sale at Trinity Anglican Church, Friendly Society, Church Hall, 409 South St., Cowansville, 2 - 4 p.m.Home baking, gifts, crafts, Christmas ornaments and many surprises.Also Christmas Coffee Party, Tuesday, Dec.7,10-11:30 a.m.All welcome.Mary LeChausseur, 263-3329.November 20 & 21 Annual Christmas Bazaar sponsored by The Sutton Valley Council at the Sutton Legion, 2 Curley St., 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.Homebaking and new gift items for all.For more information call 538-5320.Everyone welcome! November 21 Royal Canadian Legion, Cowansville Doubles Crib Tournament at 120 Davignon St.Registration: 1 p.m., $5 per person.Tel.263-3543.Royal Canadian Legion, Waterloo will be serving an Old-time Country Breakfast at 77 Lewis St., 8:30 a.m.'til 12:30 p.m.Adults, $4, children under 10 yrs of age, $2.Live entertainment with Norm and Vel.Come and join in the fun! .’v?\ MATINEES MON.TUES.WED.$5.00 GREY OWL (ENGLISH) Fri., Sat., Sun,, Mon., Tues.Wed., Thurs.: 6:50 p.m.LE RETOUR DES GRANDS TROIS ROIS Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon., Tues.[13 y] Wed., Thurs.: 9:00 p.m.ÇINE-MATINEE Version française LE GEANT DE FER Sat., Sun,: 1:00 p.m.-3 p.m.r-g-i Thurs.: 5 p.m.1—J | From Nov.19,h to Nov.25m For info: 263-5900 November 24 Centre Femmes Des Cantons: Exploring the Mandala with art-therapist Anne-marie Jobin at 119 Dieppe Blvd., Cowansville, 1 - 4 p.m.The universal symbolism of the circle as a tool for selfexploration and inner healing.No need to have any creative talents! All materials included.Free and open to all women.For more information please contact: Michele Plomer, 263-1028.November 26 Christmas Tea and Sale sponsored by the St.James Anglican Church Women in the St.James Anglican Church Hall, 40 Du Pont St., Bedford, 2 - 4 p.m.Refreshments, sales tables of food, books, varieties.Admission, $3.50 adults, $1,75 children under 12 yrs.November 27 Christmas Bazaar at St.Paul's United Church, Foster St., Waterloo, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.Luncheon, $4.Christmas decorations, wreaths, home baking, hand-knit articles, nearly new, ladies articles.'Huge Silent Auction' of goods, services and talents.All welcome! Harvest Supper at Granby United Church, 101 Principale St., 5 - 7 p.m.Ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, homemade pies, tea and coffee.Admission: Adults, $9, children 12 yrs.and under, $5.All welcome! Christmas Tea sponsored by Foyer-Sutton.Arts, crafts and bake table, 10 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.Sandwiches, desserts, tea or coffee, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.Price, $4.Please come and encourage our volunteers.Christmas Bazaar at Bolton Centre Town Hall, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.All welcome! Township Toddler Annual Dart Tournament at the Royal Canadian Legion, 2 Curley St., Sutton.Registration 7 p.m.Mixed doubles.$10 per team.Prizes (ham), 1st, 2nd & 3rd.Refreshments available.Proceeds to buy Christmas gift Teddy Bears for the Montreal Children's and the B.M.P.Hospitals.A fun tournament! For more information, (450) 266-1716.November 27 8i 28 Heroes 9th Pre Christmas Sale at 317 South St., Cowansville.Crafts, book fair, new and used toys.No baking.Saturday & Sunday, 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.For more information call Sharon at (450) 263-4962.3rd Annual Arts and Crafts Show sponsored by Regroupement des Organismes Communautaires des Rivieres (R.O.C.) at Georges-Perron Center, 14 Philippe-Cote St., Bedford, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.Over 20 artists presenting paintings, sculptures, photographs, knittings, stained glass, dried flowers, jewelry and many other crafts.Also presented are the works of Mgr.Desranleau students and Butler School.Cultural activities scheduled for children 10 - 14 yrs.Free of charge.Light lunch available.For more information (450) 248-2229.December 3 Christmas Community Concert in the Massey Vanier Auditorium, Cowansville at 7 p.m.featuring the Cowansville Community Choir, E.T.S.B.Community Children's Choir; Massey Vanier Concert Band and the Massey Vanier Wind Ensemble under the direction of Laura and John Barr.Tickets: $5, adults; $3, students.Proceeds to support local E.T.S.B.music programs.Tickets at the door or in advance by calling 263-3772.December 31 Royal Canadian Legion, Cowansville will hold a New Year's Eve Party at 120 Davignon St., 8:30 p.m.Ring in the 21st century with music by Silverado.Hot and cold buffet of Beef Bourguignon, salads and cold cuts served at midnight along with a champagne toast.Limited tickets at $40 per person.No jeans please.For information, Suzanne, 263-3543.Arts Calendar November 17 to 28 The Play’s The Thing, by Ferenc Mol-nar, adapted by P.G.Wodehouse, presented by Sunshine Theatre Productions and directed by Sunil Mah-tani at the Knowlton Pub Playhouse.Performances take place on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.and Sundays at 2 p.m.Admission: $10.Opening night fund-raiser, tonight, for Jardins d’enfants de Sutton pre-school; Nov.18 fund-raiser - United Church Youth Exchange; Nov.24 fundraiser - Mansonville’s Citizen’s Advocacy; and Nov.25 fund-raiser - Townshippers’ Association.Reserve your tickets early.Call 539-3604.Church Services Trinity Anglican Church, Cowansville invites you to worship and fellowship Sunday mornings at 9 a.m.and 10:30 a.m.at 409 South St.This active little church has a nursery and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m.and the youth meet once a month at The Connection.Drop in or call 263-2662.May God Bless You.The Rev.Richard Randall.Emmanuel United Church, Cowansville Sunday services at 10 a.m.Worship and Sunday School.All children are welcome to attend Sunday School.Parish of Brome St.Aidan, Sutton Junction, 1st & 3rd Sundays at 2:30 p.m.; Ascension, West Brome all Sunday services at 9:30 a.m.; Holy Trinity, Iron Hill, 1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays at 11 a.m.& 2nd at 7:30 p.m.; St.John Evangelist, Brome Village, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays at 11 a.m.& 4th at 7:30 p.m.All welcome! Knowlton/Creek Pastoral Charge Creek United, Foster - Worship 8i Song, 9:30 a.m.Knowlton United, Knowlton -Worship & Song, 11 a.m.Services led by Rev.Burn Purdon.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 and 10 a.m.Sunday School and Nursery, 10 a.m.The Rev.Ralph T.Leavitt - Pastor.Allow us to welcome you! Community Notes Knowlton United Chinch is organizing a display of Christmas Creches from around the world for the coming Advent Season (Nov.27 to Dec.19).If you have a Nativity Scene you would like to lend, please contact Sophie Paige, 263-1748 or the church office, 243-6078.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 Donna at 263-7503.Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1VO Tel: (450) 242-1188 / 242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Published weekly by 257 Queen St., Lennoxville, the— Quebec, JIM 1K7 D (819) 569-3945 E-MAIL: T\iCv^V-/ir\iL/ record@interlinx.qc.ca website: www.sherbrookerecord.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 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 104.00 7.28 8.35 $119.63 6 MONTHS 53.50 3.75 4.29 $61.54 3 MONTHS 27.00 1.89 2.17 $31.06 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 ordered one week after publication are available at $3.00 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 UniMedia Company, a subsidiary of Hollinger Canadian Newspapers LP.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CDNA, NMB, QCNA Brome County News Wednesday, November 17, 1999 page 3 Letter To The Editor Officer McGovern is a tribute to police force Dear Editor, On my way home to West Brome last Friday night, I started hearing a noise coming from the left front wheel of my car.I rode slowly on the shoulder of the road until 1 could find a safe spot to park my car.I intended to walk home to call for help.A police cruiser from the Town of Brome Lake happened to drive by and the officer asked me what the trouble was.After I explained to him what was the matter, he very obligingly looked at the situation and corrected it.The bolts on the wheel had become loose and the wheel was coming off! He tightened the bolts in a very secure manner and followed me to my house to make sure everything was all right.The purpose of this letter is to express my gratitude to officer Wallace McGovern.I found him to be courteous, helpful, efficient, polite, all the attributes one expects of a police officer.He spoke to me in French, my native tongue, which was very sweet of him and which I appreciated very much.After all the bad publicity the Town of Brome Lake police force received last year, it is a pleasure for me to write this letter.Officer McGovern is a tribute to the Brome Lake police force and I feel privileged to know he is around me and my loved ones to protect us and help us in times of need.Isabelle Daoust West Brome c.c.: Mr.Richard Burcombe, Director, Brome Lake Police Department Join The Record for our Millennium Baby Bash! 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I’ve got a few odds and ends to talk about this week.These are things that don’t merit a whole column on their own, but are nonetheless important.Enjoy.Grading your oil Last week I made mention of using thinner oils in the colder weather.Then it struck me that some of you might want to know what the numbers on oil are all about.So here we go: Most commonly used motor oils are multigrade, like 10W30, for example.This means they contain additives that allow them to have the characteristics of several viscosity (thickness) ratings.The smaller the first number the thinner the oil will be at a colder temperature, while the larger the second number the better an oil will be at providing protection at higher temperatures.The W in between means it If you are one of the growing number of 4X4 owners out there, the folks at the Glen Mountain Park are offering a chance to test the limits of your off-roading abilities.For $100 per vehicle (until Nov.25) you get a half-day package that includes breakfast, a viewing of an off-roading video by acclaimed automotive journalist and Brome Lake Safe snowmobiling Meanwhile the folks at Bombardier sent me a press release warning snow-mobilers not to get too carried away at the sight of the first snow.Even though a new snowmobile can easily cost upwards of $14,000, the guys who build them say it’s better to wait for an extended period of cold and snow.Those early snowfalls easily cover up obstacles like fence wires, ditches, culverts and unsafe ice.The ground isn’t frozen, and the churned up mud can also damage your machine.Combine that with the thrill of the first ride of the season and it’s an accident waiting to happen.One of the most common forms of death by snowmobile is crashing through thin ice.Lakes and rivers present themselves as enticing trails, but it takes a long time before they freeze over enough to support a 400-pound snowmobile with a 200-pound driver.The best bet is to stay away from these bodies of water entirely, especially with the weird winter weather we’ve had in recent years.Bombardier recommends that snowmobilers wait until the clubs open their trails for the winter.These are the safest places to ride, and a sure indication that winter is well established.Trust me, winter will be here in all its glory soon enough.Teacher: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “They want me to do everything in French,” he said.“It’s going to be interesting.My mandate is to make sure the kids learn French.” He agrees that it might be tough, though.“We’re going to make sure they’ll get the message that they have to learn French.” 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 LeBlanc will also be teaching physical education in French to the older kids.It’s an activity that comes naturally to LeBlanc, who is also a professional golf instructor in Bromont where he makes his home with his wife, Chantale LeBlanc, and three children - Caroline (10), David (8), and Dominic (7).This latest teaching opportunity is one to which LeBlanc looks forward.It also caught him unexpectedly.“I was surprised,” he said.“I put my name in for supply teaching on Tuesday and the next day I had a phone call.I was away all week in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia .I didn’t get around to even looking at my % LENNQXV1LLE 164-AQueenSt.Suite 1 (819) 346-0333 Claude LeBlanc with his students.messages.They gave me a week just to get organized,” he said.LeBlanc comes with seven years experience teaching French in high schools outside Quebec.His first assignments were in New Brunswick - his home province - where he taught French Immersion for three summers, followed by one full year in Vancouver and six more back in New Brunswick.VOCATIONAL EDUCATION RESTAURANT SERVICES ADMISSION CRITERIA: Starting Date: January 17, 2000 ?16 years of age as of September 30, 1999 Ending Date: September 13, 2000 y Secondary III English, French and Math or Total Hours: 900 30 hours/week 3 days/2 nights a Secondary School Diploma (DES) or the equivalent Commission scolaire Eastern Townships Eastern Townships School Board VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CENTRE Cowansville Campus 200, Adélard-Godbout Cowansville (QC) J2K 3X9 FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATIONS: (450) 263-3726_____________ “In British Columbia there was a waiting list,” noted LeBlanc.“The kids all had English backgrounds and everything was in French.” A lot of English parents in British Columbia “really want their kids to learn French,” he remarked.LeBlanc believes that Quebec kids need two languages.It’s good to have both languages.Even the French children should learn English, he thinks.“My own children will definitely learn English,” he said.Seemingly, the debate is not whether or not to become bilingual but 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“dead season” into a living, breathing happening.The popular event took place last weekend - Friday evening for dealers and special invitées who are traditionally treated to wine and hor’s d’oeuvres, and Saturday and Sunday for the public -bringing some 3000 visitors to the tiny 700-population community.A quickie wine-glass count confirmed that most (if not all) of the 400 special guests had turned up to take advantage of the opportunity to preview the plethora of artifacts, heirlooms and vintage items of bygone eras.At the same time, visitors could admire a remarkable collection of 50 dolls authentically dressed to represent religious orders across Canada, on loan from the Beaulne Museum in Coaticook.The show was Duclos brainchild eight years ago and it has been his baby ever since.The formula for running a good show, Duclos says, is to promote regional dealers, in this case from all over the Townships.“It’s always been popular, “ he remarked.For several years, dealers have been quick to sign up for a coveted space in the local parish hall.For the past five years however, the hall has been full with a long waiting list for wanna-be exhibitors.This year, Duclos was able to accommodate another 12 dealers - up from the previous 17 - by adding a second venue - the Salle de l’Ége d’or.Even so, he still had to turn down one dealer from Louiseville who wanted to return this year.MURIELLE PARKES/ RECORD CORRESPONDENT Boutique Champêtre la clé des champs, Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley.Yves Duclos has turned a dead season into an antique lover's haven.Over 400 people showed up for the two day event.Duclos has strict entrance requirements, which includes the promotion of “made-in-Quebec-only” merchandise.He’s also adamant that all exhibitors have a shop (85 per cent or more are in the Eastern Townships) with a window in it, he says.To make sure, he inspects it Continued on next page “Dc*UA.TKetoUtX 'puKVtal Wemc Serving all faiths.Townshippers serving Toumshippers Denis Meunier Robert Farnam 402.Rivière, Cowansville (450) 266-6061 Sunshine Theatre Productions o O The Hay’, The Thing, MASSEY-VANIER HIGH SCHOOL Eastern Townships School Board PARENTS’ NIGHT Parents of students at Massey-Vanier High School will receive their children’s report cards for Term 1 on Wednesday, November 17, 1999.Parents are cordially invited to meet the teachers at Massey-Vanier’s Parents’ Night on Thursday, November 25, 1999.4:00-5:30 and 6:30-9:00 p.m.Knowlton S Pub 1 Playhouse •s liilJ Nov.17-28 Wed.-Sat.S p.mi Sun.2 ft m.^0 Admission: $10 Tickets: 539-3604 www.siinnymead.org/sunshine a comedy by Ferenc Molnar adapted by P.G.Wodehouse directed by Sunil Mahtani starring Doug Hooper Donald Wilson Patrick Godon Heather Coutts Brendan Rhodes Terry Millard and Sunil Mahtani and lighting design by Bill Jarand costumes by gate Wisdom page 6 Wednesday, November 17, 1999 Brome County News Annual antique show has become popular Continued from previous page during the year.It is important that they have their own store, he says.“It’s strictly for business people.If they aren’t in business, they can go to other places.” Duclos’ passion for antiques, which he shares with his wife, Gisèle, spans “something like 42 years” including 22 with the family enterprise in Lapraire and 21 years participating in shows.Twelve years ago, the couple opened “Antiquités Rosalie,” the first antique shop in the village of Eastman.Now the area is a Mecca for antique buffs with a total of five shops in the village and three more “just outside,” in Stukely.As in past years, the dealers get together for evaluation and a meal at the close of the show.“We always close up with a shared meal and a finale Sunday night,” said Duclos.“I ask each dealer who is coming back next year.And it’s always full.” Overall, Duclos was “very, very pleased” with this year’s results.It always gets better and better, he says.“The dealers were very satisfied too.Some didn’t sell a lot.but in average, it was very good.” Buyers came in from all over the Townships and Quebec, including Montreal, Laval, Gaspé, Abitibi, Quebec City, Chicoutimi and Joliette.They also came from four States - Vermont, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Maine -and from out of province - Toronto, Ottawa and even New Brunswick.Even with a team to lend a hand, the show takes a lot of organizing and a lot of time, admits Duclos.“I’m looking for help, you know.” His wife helps him, but she has to take care of the store.“It takes a year.Like yesterday, I reserved the two halls for next year.I’m going to decide in a month what I’m going to do.” For the moment, he intends to take off “a good week for reflection.” GENERATOR: 5500 WATT Guaranteed 2 years with Protection for the motor.Model #LR5500 Homelite.Low-oil shut-off.- a sr mm A good prier with the bat JUmÉmUÎi ass mWDDOz&IXmZJij& 160 Rte.235, L'Ange-Gardien, QC Tel.: (450) 293-8146 Mil.: (514) 877-5070 Fax:(450)293-4586 JOHN DEERE JOHN DEERE STARTING AT 1A OQ00 MURIELLE PARKES/RECORD CORRESPONDENT A woman admires a piece from Antiques Gauthier at the Eastman’s annual antique show last week.G.I.C guaranteed return guaranteed capital no fees and.The highest return! 1 Year 57755%’ 2 Years 5.85%* 3 Years 6.oo%* 4 Years 6.05%* 5 Years 6.15%* Johanne Coiteux Simon Bilodeau Fully guaranteed We do your shopping for you.(450) 378-4890 or (450) 242-1435 (450) 378-0884 NATIONAL We manage the world's most BANK important investments: yoursl FINANCIAL * Rates are subject to change.Mjmbjr Wednesday, November 17, 1999 page 7 Brome County News Covenanting service held at Granby United On Sunday Nov.7th, 1999, an impressive service of worship was held at Granby United Church, when the recently arrived ministers, the Rev.Trisha Elliott and the Rev.Michael Perreault, were inducted into their new pastoral charge.Now called the New Vision Pastoral Zone, this incorporates the congregations of Dunham, Sutton, Granby, Abbotsford, Waterloo and Fulford.Visiting clergy, the Reverends Dawn Barrett, Wilbur Davidson and George Campbell from St.George’s Anglican Church, and Father Gerald Ouellette from St.Patrick’s Chapelry in Granby, were among the many parishioners, from all the congregations involved who attended the service.Robin Mallory, chair person of the Quebec Sherbrooke Presbytery of the United Church of Canada presided at the ceremony and Nancy Ingram of Granby United Church was the organist for the service.Benjamin Martin from Dunham United Church played the processional march on the saxophone as the joint choir from all of the participating congregations entered the sanctuary.The opening hymn was ‘Part of the Family’ followed by the prayer of approach given by the secretary of Q/S Presbytery, Kathy Edgar.After a few words of welcome by the presiding officer, the new ministers were presented to the assembled congregation by Robin Mallory, Kathy Edgar of Sutton and Peggy Stretch of Waterloo.Allison Ingram of Granby read a story from the Old Testament, David Munn of Sutton read the story from the Epistle and Rob Ossing-ton of Waterloo read the story from the Gospel.In the interval between scripture readings, the combined choir sang an anthem: ‘Yours Is The Kingdom’ accompanied by Nancy on the piano.Guest ministers, the Rev.Dr.Burn Purdon from Knowlton United Church and the Rev.David Spivey from Cowansville United Church spoke briefly to those assembled and they emphasized the fact that it is not only what happens in the pulpit and at the front of the church that is important to our faith but what happens within the congregation as they go about their lives.The service continued as the congregation repeated in unison the United Church Creed which is a renewal of our Baptismal Faith.A State ment of Purpose was read by Robin Mallory: then the symbols of Ministry were presented to the new ministers by members representing all of the churches involved.Jean Delisle of Sutton and Allan Tessier of Dunham presented Bibles: Bev Quilliams of Fulford presented a pitcher of water-which signifies Baptism: George Waugh and Phyllis Hamilton from Granby brought forward the chalice of wine and the tray of bread; and signifying a more modern approach, Bruce Heath of Waterloo presented a gas card and map and Jane Ackroyd-Thomson of Abbotsford presented a stress ball.Prayer intercessions for the people were lead by Bob Soles of Sutton, after which the Communion Hymn ‘Eat This Bread’ was sung.Those assembled then participated in the passing of ‘The Peace’ followed by the administration of Holy Communion to the congregation by the newly inducted ministers.The service closed with the ministers’ Statement which was in the form of a hymn written and sung by them.Called ‘Woven Into One’ it was accompanied by Michael on his guitar.‘Woven into one, each of us a strand braided in Christ’s loving hand, Strong unity, bold diversity gathered to be Church you and me.’ The service was followed by a reception provided by the United 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disabled person each day, to being in charge of a persons finances.As simple and easy this may sound, this care can sometimes be overwhelming.At the Brome-Missisquoi caregiver support group we are there to listen and help make the experience of caregiving a positive one.You may have questions about an illness such as Parkinson; you may need information about the residences available in your area or the services that you are eligible for in your area.These questions and others can be answered by the support group which has a variety of information on many illnesses and organizations that will give you the information you need.And if we do not have the information you are looking for we will certainly guide you to the right organization.We also offer coffee houses, so you can meet other people who are in the same situation as you, conferences given by a professional to increase your awareness on a specific subject, respite given by trained volunteers, for those who wish to have a break 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Ministry, who hired an archeologist and contractor to conduct the excavation.The project started as the initiative of Jean-Paul Lasnier, the contractor who had been hired decades before by then-landowner Romuald Meunier to demolish the stone structure.Since then, Mr.Lasnier has been instrumental in raising awareness of the fate of the vault and serves as president of the Société de Restauration du Patrimoine Sir John Johnson, the group oversee ing the vault excavation.The current owners of the land, Sylvain Fraser and Marie Deschènes support the current project.Eldridge said that in early November, excavation efforts located part of the vault.The crypt is described as a large, segmented vault that once stood atop a stone footing.The massive vault was pushed off its foundation by means of a bulldozer into a large hole and buried with earth.Initial attempts to find the hand-chiseled granite vault were thwarted when the first excavation uncovered only a pile of rocks.“The excavators initially found one of the walls of the vault around 4 p.m.on Nov.11,” said Eldridge.“The vault was nearly 20 feet farther down the hill than expected.They now have the location of two of the existing walls.The walls are nearly three feet thick stone and mortar and so solid that you would have thought it was built yesterday.” Eldridge estimated that a few additional hours of backhoe work are required to locate the remaining walls.Archeologists will also be searching for evidence of any human remains which could include those of Sir John, wife Polly and various family members.“The moment they find them, the site is officially recognized by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs as a burial site,” he said.“By the end of the week, they should know if there are remains there,” said Eldridge.“The archeologists think they are on to something: they’re at the pick and shovel stage.” With the location of Sir John’s vault firmly established, the question of what to do next is open.“A decision will 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