The record, 2 juin 2004, Supplément 1

Brome County NEWS Wbdnbsday, June 2, 2004 ÊKQ PENSE À TOI m mm mW is thinking of you Turn your groceries.into rewards For your ^ÊA reward miles choose 1ER all the way Quality is our main ingredient.231 Sherbrooke St., Magog 819-868-1122 472 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton 450-243-6692 The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome — Missisquoi Butler students raising funds for animal shelter by Barbara Bellingham Record Correspondent Bedford The Chaumière pour Quatres Pattes animal shelter acquired a new group of supporters recently after the Grade 4 class at Butler Elementary School finished studying Shiloh, a novel about an abused and abandoned dog.Teacher Francine Baker invited two volunteers from the local animal shelter to come into the classroom to share their experiences with the students about why there are so many animals in this situation, and what can be done to help.The students decided to enter an Entrepreneurship Contest sponsored by the provincial government and school board, which requires a class to set up a hypothetical business or plan a special event.A huge fundraising campaign for the shelter began with the students writing letters to close to 40 different pet shops and pet food companies in the area asking for donations of food.The food was then bagged up into smaller portions and sold within the school district for a cash donation.Agri Brands from Edwards General store in West Brome, Maxi from Dépanneur Stanbridge East, and Animalerie Bedford responded by sending huge bags of dog and cat food to the school.A representative from Old Mother Hubbard pet food distributors heard of the school’s quest from a pet shop in Montreal and arrived with purple (one of the school’s colours) frisbees for everyone in recognition of their efforts.T-shirts and other gifts have also been given to the class in support.“It was a lot of hard work” and “it was nice to do something to help the community” were the most popular responses students gave about the project.“Don’t use paper bags” was the most unique lesson learned after the stu- jjMgkJ* Fondation CoorviUe ~ ^ faSsyzsiSLf,* *i*h— dents discovered that paper bags get a little greasy if you store pet food in them for any length of time.Over 200 pounds of pet food was donated to the shelter and $100 cash from the sale of one-pound packages to individual buyers at the school.Jeannine Gagné is an active volunteers for Chau- mière pour Quatres Pattes.“Without her, this may not have happened,” Baker pointed out.“She was so into the idea and supportive that the kids never gave up.” The shelter has been in operation since the spring of 2000, when animal lover Claudine Perret saw an opportunity to purchase a small farm to house abandoned pets.Now there are approximately 125 cats, close to 30 dogs and a few rabbits, guinea pigs and kittens to complete the menagerie.It is totally funded by private donations and adoption fees.Local veterinarians also donate food and discounts on services from time to time and the government has now stepped in with an employment assistance program.“I think it’s wonderful what they did,” Gagné concluded.“They’re just kids and they really showed us that they can do something to help.” Gagné will be holding her annual perennial plant sale on Labour Day weekend in Stanbridge East to raise money and encourages the public to contribute, either through plant dona- barbara belungham/correspondent Students wrote letters to close to 40 different pet shops and petfood companies in the area asking for donations.Golf Tourney Raises Over $13,000 DAVID ANDERSON/SPECIAL A total of $13,513 was raised recently at the Courville Foundation's second annual golf tournament and dinner held at the Waterloo Golf Club.The money raised will help with programs for seniors and fund new projects targeted for youth.Pictured are Gerard Deschamps, Evelyn Courville, Léonard Deschamps and Honourary tournament President Gilles Decelles (Bouchons Mac Closures).JimKmmtC Buy one tanning session Get one FREE Unlimited monthly membership ^ Appointments or walk-ins Prints, Air Conditioned Cabins Professional Service 58 Principale N.Sutton, Quebec (450) 538-5858 " “ ' " ' ‘ Contractor 1XXNCE «0 MMMMi a/; • Machinery work S • Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) • Private roads • Land shaping • Drainage l • Artificial lakes/ponds * Septic systems • Demolition - Foundation _ • Topsoil - Aggregate WALLIËRES.A • Sand • Gravel R0CH • Fieldstone Librtéc (Boutique Qmttims fyd&coises Cfosùpier mtfiinofun.jewcGm ^furniture Baintine/s ^jltarie-Sf>u^e.BeÛôruf Si/Gwv exc&sive items 243-5775 2/V NEW!!!!!!!! Summer menu Poolside Barbecue Everyday from 11 a.m.to 7 p.m.: $8.99 to $20.95 Steaks, oven baked potatoes, Duck Confit, (All our menus include soup or sslad and dessert) Don't forget to order our famous duck wings 1-800-661-6183 page 2 Wednesday, June 2, 2004 Brome County News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar June 2 Avante Women’s Centre.Spruce up for summer! DECORATING TIPS for your porch, patio, pool, shed, deck and more (bring a photo or diagram of a problem area) with Janet Skelton on Wednesday, June 3 from 7 to 9 p.m.Call for more information and reservations.Transportation and child care available on request.(450-248-0530).June 4 Royal Canadian Legion, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo will hold barbecue every Friday night, 5 to 7 p.m.Rain or shine.In case of rain, we’ll take it indoors.June 4 & 5 FLEA MARKET, Iron Hill Church Hall, Friday and Saturday, (June 4 and 5) , 9 a.m.to 2 p.m.Items may be dropped off in the afternoons until June 3.Info: 450-243-6291.RUMMAGE SALE at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.Good clothes, Knick knacks, appliances, books, CDs, cassettes as wel as garden plants.June 5 A SPAGHETTI SUPPER, for Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada, Es-trie chapter, June 5, 5 to 7 p.m.at Anglican Church Hall, Main Street, Mansonville.Adults: $6, kids 5 to 10 yrs.: $4, 4 yrs and under eat free.Information and tickets: Janet 450-292-4262.ANNUAL CAR WASH sponsdored by Knowlton Lions Club, 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.at the Desgens Esso Service Station, 515 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton.The community thanks you.Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1V0 Tel.: (450) 242-1188 / Fax: (450) 2 3-5155 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 per publication, or SPECIAL RATE of $10 for 2 insertions: 1 BCN & 1 in Friday Record “What’s On" section.Please forward notices to Box 488, Knowlton, JOE 1V0, email: bcnnews@qc.aibn.com, or fax: (450) 243-5155.Visa and Mastercard accepted.COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE AND OPEN HOUSE at the little white church in the Glen (St.Michael and All Angels on Glen Road, West Bolton), 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.An opportunity to visit the inside of this lovely church and also see the new work in progress — a collection of old photos of the Glen of yesteryear.For information, 450-243-5228 or 450-242-2892.June 6 HEEL ‘N’ WHEELA-THON (walk), for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada, Estrie Chapter will take place on June 6, at the Legion Hall, 120 Davignon, Cowansville and on June 13 at Jacques Cartier Park, Sherbrooke.To obtain a pledge form to give a donation please call 1-800-461-4683 or 450-292-3276.ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Canadian Black Powder Association, 10 a.m.at the Domtar Site.The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 158, Sutton WESTERN BREAKFAST, AU YOU CAN EAT, 10 a.m to 1 p.m.at 2 Curley St., Sutton.Stanbridge East United Church ANNIVERSARY SERVICE, 2 p.m.Guest speaker: Dr.Barry H.Corey, S.Hamilton, MA.Guest: Mrs.Ross Lathe (Irene Boomhour).June 8 ANNUAL MEETING of Sutton Curling Club at 7:30 p.m.at 26 Pleasant Street, Sutton.June 9 Avante Women’s Centre ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at R.O.C.building, Room 304, 52 rue Du Pont, Bedford at 7 p.m.June 10 BENEFIT BRIDGE LUNCHEON on behalf of the TBL Wellness Volunteer Centre.Enjoy a fun afternoon of lunch followed by bridge at the lovely Auberge Quilliams at noon.Make up your own table and please reserve as soon as possible by calling 450-243-0404.Limited seating.$16 per person all inclusive.Info: Margo Smith, 450-243-6978.June 12 Creek United Church ANNUAL BUFFET SUPPER, Brill Road, West Bolton, 4:30 to 7 p.m.Come and enjoy our casseroles, salads and delicious desserts.Adults, $9, children, 12 and under, $3.June 12 & 13 The Girl Guides of Canada will hold an OUTDOOR FUNDRAISING SALE to Benefit two 1st Knowlton Pathfinders for two upcoming International Trips at 54 William St., Knowlton, from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m.Donations greatfully accepted.Call Kathy at 450-292-5010.Cliurch Services KNOWLTON/CREEK PASTORAL CHARGE: Worship and song by members assisted by The Reverend Dale Skin-ner.Creek United, Foster, 9:30 a.m.Sunday school at Creek.Knowlton United, Knowlton, 11 a.m.(Handicap access).PARISH OF BROME: Combined service, Sunday, June 6 at St.John, Brome, 11 a.m.Special guest: Rev.Terry Foland, Seminar leader consultant, Alban Institute.Sermon topic: What Time is it Anyway.Scripture Test, Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 and Luke 4: 13-30.This is the only service in the Parish.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.COWANSVILLE AREA PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH: Worship and Sunday school at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville at 10:30 a.m.Rev.Wendy MacLean officiating.Choir practice, 9:30 a.m.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, COWANSVILLE : To help celebrate our 150th anniversary, Trinity’s former rectors/incumbents have been invited to come and preach, as well as participate with us in our morning worship.Please join us Sunday, June 6, 10 a.m., as we welcome one of our former rectors, Archdeacon Wallace Sparling, and his wife, Dawn.Archdeacon Wallace Sparling will be our guest preacher.ANGLICAN PARISH OF BEDFORD/PHILIPSBURG & FARNHAM: Joint summer service service schedule: Bedford, June, 6, 27; July 18, Aug., 8, 29; Philipsburg, June 13, July 4, 25, Aug.15, Sept.5; Famham, June 20, July 11, Aug.1 & 22.Archdeacon Brian A.Evans, Rector.1 was a stranger and you welcomed me (Matt.25:35).BEDFORD UNITED CHURCH PASTORAL CHARGE: Invites you to come and worship with us.Minister Rev.Malcolm Cogswell.Summer Sunday services: June 6, 2 p.m.Stanbridge East United Church, 120th Anniversary.Guest speaker: Rev.Barry Corey.Special music.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH in Sutton: 54 Principale Sud, welcomes everyone for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m.The Rev.Canon Tim Smart, Rector.BAPTIST CHURCHES: Sunday services: Mansonville Baptist, 9:30 a.m.; Olivet Baptist, Sutton, 11 a.m.Community Notes Do you wish you could speak FRENCH?Improve your chances for employment.FREE intensive French training starting soon at the Cowansville Academy for Life Long Learning in partnership with Emploi Quebec.For more information call Joan Treacy at 450-263-3775.ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS; If you wish to drink and can.that’s your business.If you wish to stop and can’t.that’s our business.Info: 450-242-2611.JRD JOLY RIENDEAU 8.DUKE C MASTERED ACCOUNTANTS Taxation, Accounting, Financial Services, Estate Planning and Settlement, Farm Transfers Cowansville Knowlton Sherbrooke 127 Principale, Suite 105 560 Ch.Knowlton 3490 Galt West Cowansville Ville de Lac Brome Sherbrooke (450)263-4123 (450)243-5021 (819)566-2575 KNOWLEDGE AND KNOW-HOW Ri.to Du.7^)0 pjn.and 9:00 p.m.From June 4* to June 10* Web site: 8vww.theatreprincess.com For info: 263-5900 ¦Li» CS2E! MATINEES FBI .MON .TUES .WED $6.00 Help make- the-worid a better plaee- fhrovdn a to cban-hj.Un héritage à partager LEAVE A LEGACY"1 Québec TrwwJegacy-gaebcc.org 1 888 304-8834 Brome County 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 / 242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Established May 1991 Published weekly by 1195 Galt E.Sherbrooke.Quebec, JIG 1Y7 RFfORH FAX: (8l9) 569-3945 Ema,l: R.LV.VJ ILL/ newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.cora 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 Nelson Afonso 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.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 Hollinger Canadian Newspapers LP.SUBSCRIPTIONS GST PST TOTAL Canada: 1 year 114.40 8.01 9.18 $131.59 6 MONTHS 59.00 4.13 4.73 S67.86 3 MONTHS 30.00 2.10 2.41 $34.51 Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC CARD, CNA, QCNA Brome County News Wednesday, June 2, 2004 page 3 TBL Canada Day fest back at the Lion’s Park MAURICE CROSSFIELD jftSr m *\ The Knowlton Canada Day Committee has been meeting every two weeks since January to go over the details of celebrating the national holiday at the Lion's Park.By Maurice Crossfield After an absence of several years Knowlton’s Canada Day festivities are heading back to the Lion’s Park.“It’s really a community affair,” said Mike Pille, one of the about 18 people who sit on the Canada Day Committee.“We now seem to have everybody as a community.” Canada Day at the Lion’s Park was a tradition in Knowlton.However several years ago the Lion’s Club, which organized the event, gave it up due to the cost and amount of work involved.After a brief hiatus Canada Day returned, but this time to the Mill Pond Park in downtown Knowlton.But the event caused problems, such as traffic tie-ups and an accidental fire from the fireworks.Last year most of the festivities were at the Mill Pond, but the fireworks were moved to the Lion’s Park.“We wanted the involvement of all the community, the 4H, the Lion’s the Optimists, the Chamber of Commerce, the SDC,” Pille said of this year’s festivities.Since January, the Canada Day Committee has been meeting every two weeks at the Odd Fellows Hall to plan.Anywhere from 15 to 18 people from all walks of life have been involved in the effort.One of the objectives for Canada Day 2004 is to make it as cost-free as possible.Taking the lead from other towns, parking will be free, as will a number of activities.“If you go to Cowansville or Granby everything is free,” Pille said.“We decided why don’t we at least try it out to see if we can do it too.” Instead, money has been raised through fundraisers, such as the upcoming June 12 dance at the Odd Fellows, with music by Wayne Durrell.Community organizations and individuals are also chipping in to fund the event.“We’re also still hoping for some more donations as well," said committee member Bob Derby.While the committee is still working out the details, it appears it will be a busy day on Friday, July 2, starting with breakfast at the Odd Fellows Hall.Then it’s off to the Lion’s Park where activities will include a petting zoo, bicycle parade, sheep dog demonstration, puppet shows, skateboard demonstrations, the Rainbow Cloggers, a cross-cut saw competition and the Knowlton Harmony Band, among other things.Fireworks will be set off once it gets dark, probably shortly after 9 p.m.“By going back to our community park, we hope we’ll get more community involvement,” Pille said.Supporting success in adult education The Cowansville Academy for Lifelong Learning (CALL) honoured 35 of its 47 graduates at a ceremony held recently at the Auberge Days Inn.The evening’s theme, A Night in Paris, created a lovely ambiance for the more than 200 graduates, parents, special guests and staff of CALL who attended.Most noteworthy this year, was the presence of many community members generously donating scholarship funds to deserving adult education students who will be continuing their studies next year.“This year we awarded 21 scholarships and are glad that 15 community representatives and service club members were able to be there to share in who we are and what we do.“Contrary to public perception, so many of our adult students do go on to further education and it is so important for them to receive support from our community,” said Joan Treacy, CALL co-chair of the CALL Scholarship Committee.Gabrielle Michaud, who will be continuing her studies in the Professional Cooking Program at the Cowansville Technical Vocational Centre, was the re- cipient of the CALL Most Significant Contribution to Student Life Award and the prestigious Sherbrooke and District University Women’s Scholarship.The evening ended with the heartfelt words of wisdom of CALL Assistant Centre Director, Gerald Bleser, who will be retiring this year after 34 years of service, leadership and devotion to adult education in this region.Andersen.#1N1»Ow*‘P#OR* Les Entreprises BRESEE inc.(450) 266-0050 1154 ch.Knowlton, West-Brome A.V.Martin Garncau, CIM, FMA, CFP, PL.FIN.Financial Planner / Planificateur financier 59 Academy, Sutlon • investment management planning for retirement, RRSP, RESP Majesta Tel: 450-538-8008 Fax: 450-538-6904 avmarting@yahoo.com j£2 Planning a summertime get-together?Let us help.ÿ.ps Enjoy fresh Iron Hill lamb cooked on a wood-fires spit in your own back yard, pe T* We will prepare and present the entire feast, including: roast lamb, baked 7T if potatoes or potato salad, your choice of other salads, and homemade fresh rolls.Desserts including cheesecake also available.Ct £ Telephone for price quotes.Price break for groups of more than 35 persons.£ a With more than 14 years in the food service industry, we are proud to offer you rj our homegrown Iron Hill lamb.** WeArne JlollaCSieA QaAm W® David Hall and Sandra Smith a rt Jt.257 Iron Hill Rd., Town of Brome Lake ® ££ Tel.: (450) 263-2434 Fax: (450) 263-7943 E-mail: sheep400(3>symDatico.ca /courville Geriatric Center For the best in Nursing, and where caring is a living tradition Since 7935 “Because He Care ” Cour ville Home Care Full range of home care services are now available, give us a call.Helping you help yourself Cour ville 5,305 Courville Avenue, P.O.Box 580, Waterloo, Quebec Gerontology Foundation Non-profit organization helping the elderly in the Waterloo area lead” fuller lives.Tax receipts given for all donations.“Loving hearts and caring hands’ (450) 539-1821 ext.227 www.courville.qc.ca Courville Residence Personalized Care - Short term / long term - Palliative / Emergencies page 4 Wednesday, June 2, 2004 Brome County News BMP car draw a sure sign summer has arrived While you might not be able to depend on the weather these days, there is one sure-fire sign that summer is almost here: Tickets are now on sale for the annual BMP Car Raffle.For those'of you who are new to the area, or have been living in a bomb shelter for the last dozen years, the raffle has become a huge source of funding for the BMP Foundation.The Foundation in turn uses the money to buy equipment for the Brome-Mis-sisquoi Perkins Hospital.Up for grabs is $25,000 towards the purchase of a new car from one of five participating car dealerships in Cowansville: Automobiles Rocheleau (General Motors), Bessette Automobile (Chrysler), Cowansville Toyota, Déragon Ford Lincoln and Honda Auto Cité.Five additional winners will each get a cash prize of $1,000.At $5 each or books of 11 tickets for $50, the car draw has raised $542,000 for the BMP over the last 11 years.That’s a lot of cash, all going to buy new equipment, which most of us will end up using sooner or later.And most of us could use a new car.While $25,000 won’t get you a top of the line model, it could get you some fairly nice wheels.Combine it with the trade-in of your present vehicle, or with some extra cash, and you might be able to go high-end and buy something you didn’t think you could afford.I’m guessing that when the winner walks into a dealership they stand a pretty good chance of swing-ing a pretty good deal.After all, not many folks walk onto a car lot with that kind of cash ready to be spent.Expect friendly service.Proceeds from this year’s car draw, which should raise over $60,000, will go toward new furnishings and equipment for the BMP’s expanded oncology unit.What used to be the BMP boardroom will Under The Hood Maurice Crossfield TITAtMLULVi CEflTI No worries with this lifetime guarantee on repairs'.*See details in store.We take care of your vehicle TRAILER No charge repair if insured.HITCHES FOR ALL VEHICLES UPHOLSTERY CARS, MOTORCYCLES, TRACTORS, BOATS CAR ACCESSORIES, TINTED GLASS ETC.SPECIAL With purchase of hitch bike racks $CA99 1500, Sud Cowansville Lebeau Vitres d'autos 263-5191 now be used to double the size of the BMP oncology unit, providing more space to treat cancer patients.It’s a definite need.At any time there are between 75 and 100 people receiving cancer treatments at the BMP.The new space will give patients better privacy, more room and increased comfort.“We also have an advantage here of.having a fulltime oncologist, something which a lot of other hospitals do not have,” noted BMP director general Roger Fournier at the car raffle launch Tuesday morning.Car Raffle president Winston Bresee said the drawing has been a success due to a number of factors, including the support of the local dealerships and a veritable army of volunteers out selling tickets.If you go to any number of events this summer, chances are you’ll see the tickets up for sale.Another one of the good things about the car draw is that it gets won by someone in the community.In 2001, Knowlton’s Lynn Beerwort was the winner.A year later it was Micheline Des- MAURICE CROSSFIELD These are a few of the folks involved in the BMP’s annual Car Raffle: Winston Bresee, Denis Charpentier (Automobiles Rocheleau), Philippe Rouillard (Bessette Automobile), Roger Fournier, Monique Daigneault, Jean Cloutier (Déragon Ford and Honda), Josh Bleser, Richard St-Pierre (Cowansville Toyota) and Frank Johnston-Main.ourdy of Bondville.Last year it was Monique Daignault of Brigham.One of the first winners was my best friend, leading to all kinds of comments about where his horse shoe was located.To get the most out of your ticket, I suggest buying one now.That gives you the entire summer to dream about which car you’d buy if you won.The entertainment value alone can give you your five bucks worth.As a sideline, what would you do with an extra $1,000.The drawing will be held on Sept.10.In the meantime buy a ticket and feel free to dream a little when you do so.TELEKOM Outbound Telesales/Marketing Representatives Fusion Telekom has selected Cowansville for the site of its newest call centre.We are looking for self-motivated, well-spoken, courteous, professional and enthusiastic goal-oriented individuals to work in a fast-pacerd, fun environment as Outbound Telesales/Marketing Representatives.This exciting opportunity offers a base salary of $10/hour plus bonuses, with a potential of $15-$25/hour.Candidates must be willing to work flexible shifts (4-6 hours), 5 days per week, which may change (4-6 days/week) according to productivity.Shifts include morning, afternoon, and evening openings.To apply for this challenging and rewarding position, please fill out our online application at : http://www.fusiontelekom.com/aDplv.html If you do not have access to a computer, please contact us via phone at 1-866-678-1812.Ask for Donald Roussy, Director of Operations.Ad Code: BC1 Brome County News Wednesday, June 2, 2004 page 5 Small church seminar back for second year By Wendy Denman Special to The Record An ongoing renewal project — The Small Church Challenge — undertaken by the Friends of the Parish of Brome continues this Saturday with a daylong seminar at the Brome Village Hall.“The seminar we held on Nov.15 was a beginning, now we are continuing the path of renewal,” said Rev.Rick Gariepy, Brome incumbent.“It is time for us to do some strengthening of our founda- tions and rebuild where necessary.” The seminar held last fall was lead by Rev.Anthony Pappas, an American ecumenical expert on small church renewal.His message emphasized action that can be taken to sustain and propel the small congregation.“Dr.Pappas conducted a very successful day with messages of universal relevance to small church communities,” said Marilyn Graham, one of the organizers behind the renewal project.Saturday’s seminar will be lead by Rev.Terry Foland, a senior consultant with the Alban Institute, an ecumenical facilitating organization with 30 years experience as a minister, trainer and administrator in church organizations.“The seminar is designed to focus on the challenges facing small churches and to learn how other small churches have learnt to prosper and grow.Part of our own renewal is to invite people who have experiences working with small churches to help us go through the reflection process,” added Rev.Gariepy.“It is a challenging time but it is also a time of great opportunity for all those interested in the future of our churches.” This seminar, like the previous one, is being organized by the Friends of Brome Parish, a group of concerned parishioners who have been brainstorming together for a year or so, trying to think of different ways to turn the tide of depleting attendance, attributed in part to an aging congregation, and lack of interest.Says this Saturday’s keynote speaker, Rev.Foland: “I like the challenge of helping congregations and religious organizations work through the issues and conflicts to create new possibilities for growth.” The seminar begins at 10 am, June 5 at Brome Village Hall, 330 Stage Coach Road.Cost is $25 at the door, space permitting, lunch included.Pet of The Week.Buzz ' - HHHBH MBP .'ft-: .;;; COURTESY SPCA MONTÉRÉGIE Hi, my coat is chocolate brown, shiny and soft.I'm a male, weigh about 50 pounds and am over one year old.I’m happy, friendly, get along with everybody and have passed a basic training course.The reason I'm here?A relative moved in with my family and she is allergic to dogs — so I had to go.There are so many of us here — over 120 dogs and lots of cats too — who would love a second chance.Visiting hours here are 2 to 4 p.m., SPCA Montérégie, 178, Ch.du Vide, Ste-Angèle-de-Monnoir (exit 37 on Autoroute 10).Information: 450-460-3075.There will be an awareness and Adoption Day in Knowlton on Saturday, Aug.21.Foot care specialist A.P.Q.member C.P.A.D.Q.Receipts available Manicure and Nail Care I Gift Certificates available \ 266-0997 245 de la Rivière, Cowansville Homebrew Dixieland Band closes out Sutton jazz fest The Sutton Jazz Festival concludes this Saturday June 5 at Club Coeur du Village, Salle Alec et Gérard Pelletier, in Sutton with The Homebrew Dixieland Band (8 p.m.).Inspired by the likes of Jellyroll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Red Allen and even Wynton Marsalis, The Homebrew Dixieland Band has been doing its best to keep the tradition of New Orleans jazz alive in the Eastern Townships for almost a decade.In addition to Stanley Lake (trumpet and vocals), David Sutherland (clarinet and vocals), David Grey (Tuba), John Samborsky (guitar) and Jean Lav-igne (percussion), Homebrew this year added a special guest; veteran Dixieland trombone soloist David Reilly.For more information or reservations, call 450-292-3835 or 450-538-6060.Ronnie Haynes & friends Jessica Rhicard-Martin Canada Day Bluegrass Chicken B.B.Û.July 3, 2004 Road Scholars Bedford Fairgrounds Bedford, Quebec Chicken B.B.Q.$8.50 /starting at 4:00 p.m.Fireworks Arts and Crafts Info: (450) Robert Martin(tex) 248-2101 Liz Gendreau 248-7828 Royal Canadian Legion 248-2474 Produced by Bedford Canada Day Committee/Royal Canadian Legion Branch 082 page 6 BROME COUNTY NEWS Wednesday, June 2, 2004 see you soon! qjj Orchard Beach, Maine The closest seacoast destination.On/y 4 hours.Take advantage of off-season low rates! 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Earn the diploma of professional counseling.$500.early registration tuition credit.Personal growth and career opportunities.Visit www.healing-skills.com or call now 1-800-665-7044.LEARN AUCTIONEERING.Classes held August 7-13, 2004.For information contact: Southwestern School of Auctioneering.R.R.#5, Woodstock, Ontario N4S 7V9.1-888-673-6999.Looking for a job or qualified personnel?Consult our Classified ads! 100 Job Opportunities AZ/DZ DRIVERS wanted, 2 years U.S.Experience with 5 ton straight truck or tractor trailer.Clean abstract.Excellent pay package.(905) 212-1211 or fax resume to (905) 212-9934.BAKER WANTED for bread production.Will train.Call George at (450) 538-6453 or 538-6451.BE! YOUR OWN BOSS.Earn up to $3,000.+ per week.Kennedy Transportation is looking for individuals that want to start their own business, guaranteed work contracts for 1, 3 and 5 ton straight trucks and highway tractor.No experience required, will train.G.License O.K.Financing available.Call (905) 501-8779 or 1-888-827-6044.CAREER MINDED PERSONS to work for Business to Business Outbound call centre with growing company.Competitive wages and commission.Self motivated, articulate, dynamic persons with previous sales / customer service experience.Fax CV to (450) 538-6638 or email tdixon@hy-lands.ca DECORATING, Entertaining, Cooking, Celebrating & so much more! Enjoy it all with Home & Gift Collection, Canada's premier home party company.We're expanding in your area and looking for new Consultants.Wonderful earnings, exceptional products, affordable prices, no deliveries or money collection.Visit us at www.homeandgiftcollection.com or call (519) 258-7905 for free information.100 Job Opportunities EARN $1500.+ WEEKLY stuffing envelopes at home.Free information, visit www.makemo-neystuffingenve-lopes.com or send S.A.S.E.to 7700 Pinevalley Dr., Box 72132, Dept.CN, Vaughan, ON, L4L 9S4.HELP WANTED: full time or part time barmaid or tender, bilingual an asset.Man-sonville, Bar 243, (450) 292-3434.HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! Assembling products, mailing / processing circulars, copy / mailing / PC / coupon processor program.Free information, www.workfromho-meconnection.com or send S.A.S.E.: QSEI, 111-336 Yonge Street, Reference 7-701, Barrie, Ontario L4N 4C8.1-705-726-9070.RESIDENCE LE PANIER FLEURI is looking for a fluently bilingual certified PAB “prepose aux bénéficiaire” for semi and autonom residents.Please submit your C.V., certificate and reference to fax # (450) 263-0034 or to 419 Principale, Cowansville, J2K 1J4, and/or email panier.fleuri @bellnet .ca.SAWYER / MILLWRIGHT wanted full time for 100 Mfbm Sawmill.Doublecut 6 ft.RH, must be experienced with small logs and no optimization.This is a relief sawyer position, must also be a competent experienced millwright.Send resume with references to Lytton Lumber, Lytton, BC.Fax: (250) 455-2252.Call (250) 455-2246.100 Job Opportunities 140 Professional Services VOLUNTEER IN AFRICA.Community mobilization, health prevention, teach local teachers.Start June or August! No experience needed.Program fee / scholarships available.Claire@iicd-volun-teer.org.www.iicd-volunteer.org.WORK AT HOME.$529.27 weekly.Mail work, assemble products or computer work.(416) 703-5655, 24 hour message.WWW.TheHomeJob.ca or write: Consumer 599B Yonge St.#259-430, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z4.125 Work Wanted TRANSLATION from French into English and from English into French.Call (450) 266-0550.Fax (450) 263-8483.140 Prof.Services PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Repairs • Sales Jewellery, Watches Restringing Pearls, Beads Appraisals for Insurance YilW^S of The Shock 450-243-5128 37 Lakeside, Knowlton TREE CUTTER Tree cutting, trimming, building sites, view clearing.For all your forest services, call Steven, Forest Technician.New: Free wood evaluation for lots over 50 acres.(450) 243-6277.Want your ad to stand out?For .50 a word - bold it.145 Mise.Services 145 Mise.Services 145 Mise.Services 145 Mise.Services Since CPS SPREAD**?0 SERVICE CALCIC AND DOLOMITIC AGLIME Also available: Truck with flottation tires or Tractor hauled spreaded TRANSPORT HANIGAN INC.Notre-Dame de Stanbridge (450) 296-4996 145 Miscellaneous Services 150 Computers 155 Travel 165 Senior Services BUY, SELL AND SERVICE new & used lawn & garden tractors and equipment.Dougherty Equipment Enr., Lennoxville.(819) 821-2590, 1-877- 321-2590.To reach our Classified dept, call: 450-242-1188 or 819-569-9525 CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR APPROVED! Get a genuine MDG Horizon Computer System for only $899.or just .81 cents per day.With a free Lexmark 3 in 1 printer, free digital camera, free CD burner, free Microsoft Word and free 17” Samsung monitor.No money down.Don’t delay, call today! 1-BOO-791-1174.155 Travel BUSINESS TRAVELLERS.With nearly 30,000 members nationwide, the Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA) has the buying power that saves you money on all of your business travel needs including hotels, car rentals, gas and more.Join CPSA and get our Buying Power working for you.Call 1 -888-267-CPSA (2772) or visits www.cpsa.com/travelsav-ings.com.140 Prof.Services 140 Prof.Services A Robert Fournier, A LAND SI RVKYOR TIMESHARE RESALES - Rii® Stro-man - Since 1979.Buy - Sell - Rent -Exchange.World Wide Selection.Call now! 1-800-201-0864.160 Music PLAYER PIANO, makers: Gulbranson Dickson Company.Needs repairs.$200.Info: (450) 534- 2567.successful transaction requires a * certificate of (__________ location i>ui (t:>:>n-omo Call before 12:30 p.m.to make sure your ad appears the next day.BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE for older retired people now has a room available for autonom or semi-au-tonom couple; we offer exceptional service.Our staff consists of Registered Nurse, Professional Chief Cook and Certified and/or experienced nurse aides.The residence is only 3 minutes away from the hospital.Bright room with complete bathroom is available immediately.Please call Sally at (450) 263-0032.197 Parts For Sale AUTO PARTS -NEW.Pay less! 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Deadline: 10 a.m.working day previous to publication page 10 Wednesday, June 2, 2004 Brome County News CLASSIFIED 200 Recreational 290 Articles For Sale 290 Articles For Sale 290 Articles For Sale 295 Articles Wanted 340 Garage Sales 425 Bus.Opportunities 430 Personal RESIDENCE LE PANIER FLEURI is looking for volunteers for all sorts of activities (interior and exterior activities) to give quality life to our senior citizens.Please help me improve their life by calling Sally at (450) 263-0032 or email me at panier.fleuri@bellnet .ca.215 Boats FISHING BOAT, 13 ft., fiberglass, seats 5, maximum 15 h.p., very stable, excellent condition.$525.; boat trailer $375.(like new).Call (450) 243-6940 weekends.290 Articles For Sale ALL STEEL BUILDINGS High Strength.Heavy duty steel buildings, many sizes, 25x40, 32x50, 40x60, 50x100, others.Insulation ready doors, vent, stamped drawings.Pioneer 1-800-504-7749.www.pioneer buildings.com CEDAR ADIRONDACK chairs and tables: only $50.Double chairs (love seat): $80.Baby chairs: $35.For info call (450) 242-2387.BROWN HIDE-ABED and matching recliner, $375.2 VCRs, $35./$25.Console TV, needs repair, $50.Radio-Phono Hi-Fi, $35.Exercise bike, $20.Stereo and accessories, speakers, $200.Scanner $50.Lexmark printer, $40.Silver-plate cutlery for 8, $25.Dishes; books; encyclopedia Brit.1911 ed.$250.; antique quilt; 25 gallon aquarium with pump and accessories $150.; wood lathe and sanding disk $250.; metal utility shed, 8ft.x 10ft., $75.; many mise.household goods.Call (450) 539-2019.CEDAR-STRIP, hand crafted Matta-win canoe, 15 feet.Excellent condition.$1,600.Call (450) 266-5322.ICE CREAM FRIDGE, $250.3 portable air compressors, 4 h.p.and 1/3 h.p.Water and sump pumps.BTS, 35 Main South, Sutton, (450) 538-0729.It pays to advertise in the classifieds ™'HLac BROME ,0ü"Lake PUBLIC NOTICE INSPECTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS Please take notice that starting May 21s', 2004 until June 18m, 2004 inclusively, the municipality will be proceeding with a cleaning operation of its fire hydrants.[Consequently, the water from the waterworks system may sometimes be of a brownish colour.Given at Town of Brome Lake this 22day of May, 2004.Jean Bourret Town Manager KENMORE selfcleaning oven, $100.00.Kenmore freezer, nearly new, $250.00.Washer and Dryer, $140.00 Sectional sofa, end tables, lamps and coffee table, less than a year old, $500.00.Oak Dining room set with six chairs and matching commode, $550.00.Miscellaneous items all almost nearly new.Moving back to the City.Please call for an appointment.You need it?We've got it! Call after 4 p.m.at (450) 243-1779, Knowlton.NEED A PHONE?Paying too much?Get phone service for only $49.95 per month! Phone Factory Reconnect is 100% Canadian! Free calling card with hookup.Call 1-877-336-2274.www.phonefactory.ca RECONNECT YOUR PHONE for only $39.99 a month! Already with a reconnect company?Transfer for free! www.telerecon-nect.com, 1-866-3 9 2 - 5066.SAWMILL FOR SALE.D&L Doublecut Sawmills.Used mill for sale.1000 hours, near new, completely hydraulic.Comes with live hydraulic in feed.New $45,600.Asking $38,000.o.b.o.Call 1-877-420-5998.Email: double-cut@bcinternet.net, www.doublecut.com.To sell or buy, consult our Classified ads.SAWMILLS $3,495.LumberMate 2000 and Lumberlite 24.Norwood Industries also manufactures utility ATV attachments, log skidders, portable board edgers and forestry equipment, www.norwoodindus-tries.com, free information, 1-800-566-6899 ext.200-C.294 Events MUSIC FEST 2004 to benefit the Children’s Wish Foundation, will be held June 5 and 6, at the Ayer's Cliff Fairgrounds, Ayer’s Cliff.Live Country, Blue-grass, Rock 'N Roll, Folk music and children’s activities.Family fun, rain or shine.Camping $5.00 per night.Donations for silent auction are welcome.Admission: $6.00 per day, $10.00 for weekend, children 12 and under free.Info: (819) 823-2009.Website: www.themusicfest.org WANTED: Old hunting and fishing stuff, guns, ammo, fishing rods, tackle, gear, advertising posters, catalogues and books.Call me at (819) 563-2140.315 Horses BLACK HORSE, Morgan Quarter Horse, 7 years old, slight problem with feet.Call (450) 538-3642.MARE, 15 hands, 7 years old, Dun coloured, green in cross country, likes to jump, $4,500.TB gelding, 15.2 hands, light work only, not sound, good companion, make an offer.Call (450) 243-0809.340 Garage Sales BEDFORD 21 Hebert, June 4, 5 and 6, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Lawn tractor $400., Honda Elite scooter, $900.(450) 248-2661.WATERLOO 62 and 64 Depot St., Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.Rain or shine.345 Flea Markets SUTTON Come to the Sutton Saturday Market every Saturday through October 9 at 2 Curley Street, 8 a.m.to 3 p.m.The many vendors and a canteen on the grounds will make your day! For more information, call (450) 372-2176.366 : Excavation $1.00 STORES, North America's largest developer, complete turnkey from $69,000 CN .1-800-558-1898.www.dollarstoreservices ofcanada.com.A REAL ALTERNATIVE to the corporate grind.$250,000.- $500,000.first year income potential.No selling.Not MLM.Serious only 1-800-294-8654 ext.6124.WAREHOUSE TO CLEAR.Women's clothing.514-381-9338.Ken or Lou.366 Excavation 10 YEARS of quality service.Callers rate #1.Accurate answers with no hocus-pocus, just true psychic focus.Evan-ly-Rays, 100% Canadian, 18+, $2.99 per min., 1-900-451-4055.ASTRO CLUB.For your question of Love, Money, Work.Call our experienced Psychics.1-900-8 3 0 - 6767.$2.85/minute (plus taxes).18+.366 Excavation EAST FAR SI HAM • WEST BROME • KNOWLTON TOWN of BROME LAKE EXCAVATION BRUCE RUMSBY & SONS TRANSPORT INC.263-3415 263-4927 Estimation Gratuite - Free Estimates SAND - GRAVEL - FILL & TOPSOIL BULLDOZER - BACKHOE - PELLE - SHOVEL - TERRE A PARTERRE - REMPLISSAGE - SEPTIC TANKS - CHAMPS D'ÉPURATION - FILTER BEDS - PONDS - LACS ARTIFICIELS - MARTEAU HYDRAULIQUE FONDATIONS - FOUNDATIONS - DUCK & HORSE MANURE - FUMIER CANARD ET CHEVAL 576 chemin Choinière East Farnham, Qué.J2K 4A7 295 Articles Wanted ABRACADABRA turn your hidden treasures into ready cash.International buyer wants to purchase your antiques, paintings, china, crystal, silverware, jewellery, rare books, sports, movies, postcards and record collection.514-501-9072.GUITARS!!! Collector buys guitars made before 1970.Paying $400 to $15,000+ for certain models by Gibson, Fender, Martin, Gretsch and National.Call Steve, anytime, 1-800-964-3544.KNOWLTON 26 Lansdowne, on Friday and Saturday, June 4 and 5, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.Something for everyone, plus DeWalt tools.3 families.KNOWLTON Garage Sale, Saturday, June 5, 29 Conference, Knowlton, from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m.All proceeds will go to the First Responders.They need your support.WARDEN Super Garage Sale! 230, 240 and 246 Principal St., Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6.Something for everybody, lots of English books.IBÜ1 ^cavatiofr - TrànspôTt -450*248-2187" BIONEST 4dronced Secondary Wastewater Treatment System Sifted Black Dirt Big and small quantities 366 Excavation 366 Excavation 366 390 Garden Centre FLOWERS for all occasions.Open 7 days.Teleflora member.World-wide delivery.Special: 3 Roses $5.00.Pousse Verte, 1296 Principale, Cowansville, (450) 263- 2794, 1-888-547- 5055.425 Bus.Opportunities INVENTORS PRODUCT IDEAS needed.Davison is looking for new or improved product ideas or inventions to prepare/present to corporations for licensing.Free information package.1-800-544-3327.430 Personal BEST PSYCHICS! Our power is your power! Love?Money?Life?1-900-677-5872 or Visa/MC 1-877-478-4410.24 / 7, 18+, $2.99 per min.www.mysticalconnections.ca DEADUNE: 10 A.M.WORKING DAY PREVIOUS TO PUBLICATION Brome County News CLASSIFIED Wednesday, June 2, 2004 page 11 Business Directory Cards of Thanks Dog Training Masonry CHRISTINE BROOKS ?comportement canin •consultation privée •dressage •canine behavior •private consultation •training 38 Springhill, Knowlton, QC JOE 1 VO (450) 242-1171 Maçonnerie Sutton ¦ Foyer ¦ Brique I Fireplace ¦ Brick Roméo Bissonnette Directeur - Stonemason W (450) 538-3230 243-6230 1008 Valley Rd., Sutton (Québec) JOE 2K0 web: chez.com/maconneriesutton/ Licence RBQ: 8006-0270-80 A i \ \ Louis LaHaye, physiotherapist 1 Sports medicine • Massage 27 Rock Hill ; Vertebral manipulation Knowlton, Qc 1 • Posture re-education (450) 242-0228 | 440 Miscellaneous CALL 8 A.M.to 9 p.m.7 days.Free info good/bad credit.Bank turndowns o.k.All property types.Borrow for any reason.1st, 2nd, 3rd mortgages.N.H.M.Toll free 1-866-996-8226.CRIMINAL RECORD?Pardon: permanently seals a criminal record and removes the obstacles.Waiver: allows you to legally enter the US.Free information booklet.Call 1-800-661-5554.www.pardonservicescanada.com LAROSE - Sincere thanks are extended to all of those who helped to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, May 29, 2004.Special thanks to the children, aunt and uncle, and all of our friends, relatives and neighbours who made this possible.JANET & LYNDON LAROSE WILSON - My thanks and appreciation to my family, relatives and friends for the cards and gifts I received on my 75th birthday.Your kindness will always be remembered.ARNOLD WILSON Cowansville RATES Minimum charge $6.50 per day for 20 words or less; 25C per additional word.Discounts for prepaid consecutive insertions without copy change 4 to 20 insertions - less 10% 21 insertions - less 20% #84 Found - 3 consecutive days - no charge Use of "Record Box" for replies is $4.00 per week.We accept Visa 8 Master-Card DEADLINE; 12:30 p.m.working day previous to publication.Classified ads must be prepaid.Thank You For Checking Please look over your ad the first day it appears making sure it reads as you requested, as The Record cannot be responsible for more than one insertion.BENJAMIN REID After fighting leukemia and other complications since 1997, Benjamin Reid passed away at the BMP Hospital on Saturday, March 27, 2004.Ben, as he was known to most, was born in the Sutton area on January 9, 1921 to Victor Reid and Christina McCall.He went to the Esty School, No.9, having to walk a very long distance and to the high school in Sutton for awhile.Being the eldest he had many responsibilities at home, much too big for a young child.Ben started working at an early age on farms, in sugaring, cooking at a lumber camp, in Dorval at the Yacht Club and at a mill in Lachine.In 1952 he and 3 other young men went to Edmonton, Alberta where he found work on the oil pipe line, Weston bakery, golf course and finally many years at the University of Alberta.On his retirement in November 1975, he returned to the farm where he worked when he was 18 years old.On July 23, 1977 Ben and Dorothy Ingalls Burnett were married on the lawn of the farm.Ben enjoyed life and took a great interest in Obituary Dorothy’s children and the grandchildren as they arrived.He built a sugarhouse and raised baby chickens each spring for the enjoyment of the children.Some of his pastimes included watching the young calves, birds and the sunset over the Pinnacle while taking walks around the farm.Ben and Dorothy took many trips in Canada, United States and Europe until he was unable to travel in 1998.Ben could strike up a conversation with anyone so he always met many interesting people.Ben enjoyed playing 500 at the Happy Gang.Ben will be lovingly missed by his wife Dorothy, step-children Janice (Lester Hawley), Barbara (Christopher Frame) and Grant (Pauline Demers).He was a grandfather to Jeffery, Pamela (Aaron) and Kelly Hawley, Olivia and Christa Frame and Kyle Burnett.Paige, the daughter of Pamela and Aaron, brought much delight to him in his last few months.Half-brother John (the late Mae), Clarence (Anna) and Stanley (Carmen), half-sister Dorothy (Jim Westcom).He was predeceased by his half-sisters Charlotte (Florian Duchesne) and Mary.He will be missed by many nieces and nephews and friends.The funeral was held from Calvary United Church, Sutton on March 30 with Rev.Susan Tilleman officiating.Burial took place May 22 in Fairmount Cemetery.Bearers were Jeffery Hawley, Olivia Frame, Kenneth Sherrer, David Westcom, Gerry Bleser and Winston Breese.Family and friends gathered in the Church Hall to celebrate Ben’s life.Card of Thanks REID, Benjamin - Our sincere thanks to all those who visited Ben while he was in the hospital and for the many acts of kindness, food, flowers, donations, cards and telephone calls received after his passing.A special thank you to Dr.Lalla, Dr.Phillips and Drs.D & A Macek of the Medical Center; Dr.M Deblois, Dr.Koopman and the Oncology department at the BMP Hospital as well as the nursing staff for the excellent care and support.Thanks to all those who came to the visitation and funeral, the bearers and Rev.Susan Tilleman for her comforting words.Fulford Margaret Fordham - 539-0713 Best wishes to Gail (née Giddings) and Rick Brunton on their 35th wedding anniversary.Congratulations, too, to their sons and their wives who organized the surprise celebration in the white tent “castle” at Fulford Hall, assisted by relatives and friends.All their efforts resulted in a great reunion with music, refreshments, good food (including pork on a spit), lots of talk and memories of times past.Well done! Sympathy to John Parry and family on the death of his father.Once again, the community rallied with generous donations of sandwiches and squares, this time for the reception following the funeral of “The Captain,” Janusz Wiazowski.Services at Fulford United Church were cancelled in May due to the unexpected lack of a time slot.Seasonal services will now start at 9:00 a.m., on June 13 and continue on the second and fourth Sunday through October.A recent visitor to Fulford was Scott Gillians, now of Ontario, whose grandparents resided here.liM- $¦ > ?.72&KÙI ’THccoUcr 0?tt*enal cutd Serving all faiths.Toumshippers serving Toumshippers Denis Meunier Robert Farnam C/3 O u ei 0) JS m cr Ol I m z ?s 00 E 00 Q ÿ * ^ re ¥ JC E V a.2 J Ê V/l 402, Rivière.Cowansville (450) 266-6061 H g* •5 I O e 4* « § ino 901 mo r- I Lino 0LU mo r- Ô ; ; ¦ i —N-rlL — JJ page 12 Wednesday, June 2, 2004 Brome County News Townshippers On The Rock The Brome County News’ very own secretary Alison Steel and friend Jennifer Lancaster, both of Knowlton, recently visited Newfoundland and Labrador.As well as video camera and film, their luggage included maple syrup products thereby bringing a taste of the townships to friends in St.John's and the fishing town of Lawn on the province's Burin peninsula.Unbeatable hospitality and good times are in certain evidence in this photo of the duo's “Screech-In".The surprise ceremony, which ts bestowed to make honorary Newfoundlanders out of folks that “come from away” was performed by Al Manning, “ceremonial Chief” and Lawn’s postmaster, and his assistant Jackie Haley.Music for the event was provided by general store owner Bill Kelly, who arrived with three accordions.The screech-in is unique.The Townshippers ate caplin (a herringlike fish), kissed a codfish, spoke newfie (as best they could) and drank a bit of newfie screech.igeios s soig >:< Visit KLCORD booth | >j< FRIENDSHIP DAY St.Antoine School ' Lennoxville ' >::< SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES» >:00 0 i>:< 6 months $63.00 >:::< m MU THEM! 1 >: