The record, 14 août 2002, Supplément 1

Brome County NEW Wednesday, August 14, 2002 ÈEÊÊ PENSE À TOI W mm mW is thinking of you Turn your groceries.into rewards Open Daily 8*10 p.m.Quality is our main ingredient.472 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton 243-6692 The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome—Missisquoi Choir camp brings art of singing to youth By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Sutton Last week, 11 children between the ages of eight and 14 years spent the week learning to make beautiful music in the tranquil setting of Auberge Schweizer.This is the seventh consecutive year for the Eastern Townships Choir Camp, a project that evolved from a day camp to a five-day residential camp.For the children who take part, choral provides an opportunity to learn the discipline of choral signing, meet new friends and take part in a host of outdoor activities.This year’s camp, organized by director Jo-Anne Petley, Chaplain George Campbell, and music directors Vicky Bouthot and MaryBeth Macdonald, began Wednesday with registration at the Inn, located on remote Schweizer Road.The Inn, nestled onto a mountainside south of Sutton village, provides a restful setting, hearty home-cooked meals and ample opportunities for outdoor activities.“Being a residential camp is less stressful than a day camp because you’re not having to worry about getting the kids ready to go home at 4 p.m.,” says choral co-director Vicky Bouthot.See Music, Page 10 — Multicultural entertainment DAVID ANDERSON/PHOTO CORRESPONDENT Abenaki rain and sun dances were performed along with various other forms of entertainment at the Potion Multi-Cultural Fair last Saturday in Mansonville.Bedford Fair jinx ends under cloudless skies 1 ms 1 Isa ïttBÊÊÈÈË fir W.1-i tfSaSRc maa mm.** CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT With soaring temperatures and cloudless skies, the 2002 edition of the Bedford Fair welcomed around 25,000 visitors over the four-day event.By Caroline Kehne record Correspondent Bedford The Bedford Fair jinx - wet or cool weather that has plagued many of fairs in recent memory — has officially ended.The 2002 edition of the renowned fair wrapped up Sunday after four days of soaring temperatures and cloudless skies.General Manager Mona Beaulac estimates this year’s attendance at around 25,000 people over four days, about the same as last year.The fair began Thursday with the traditional opening parade of floats, fire trucks and local officials including Bedford Mayor Marcel Béchard.The fair also showcased agricultural competitions, although the event has slowly moved away from purely agricultural roots with rides, motorcross competitions and mud drags.The next event at the Bedford Fairgrounds will be the 2002 edition of Aut-ofest, taking place Sept.1.RON/ 11 1 1 11,1 11 —I {M i// COWANSVILLE^NOWLTON^ARNHAM P0ÊLERIE C.B.G.STOVES, FIREPLACES, FUfmHNGS, ETC 571 toil.JJ.Bertrand, Cowansvüe Tet 266-1444 ^ "Join us for*.•Scrumptious breakfasts •Summer Jazz •''Sunsets at the Inn* • Stay tuned for Sat.Jazz Friday afternoon Martini bar with live entertainment 9-6 Sunday to Thursday 9-9 Friday A Saturday at the Mill Pond Village.Knowlton Call 243-0069 weldepiTheatre 104 N.Main St.St.Albans.Vt.802-527-7888 SIGNS PG13.2, 7,9 BLUE CRASH PG13 2, 7,9 SPY KIDS 2 PG-.2, 7, 9 St.Albans Drive-In *e 7*.I-89 exit 20.802-524-2168 AUSTIN POWERS 3 pg is "\ Résidence pour les Aînés / Retirement Residence Long term or convalescent stays with 24-hour care vvv 28 Mount Echo, Knowlton (450) 242-4663 TO13 y Website: manoirlactxome.com page 2 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 Brome County News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar Aug.17 & 18 St.James the Apostle Anglican Church, Stanbridge East, will be hosting their 67TH ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW & EXHIBITION.Doors open daily at 2 p.m.Admission: adults, $6; children, S3; exhibitors, S6, which entitles them to enter and are admitted the two afternoons.Tea and refreshments, which are included in the price of admission, are served each afternoon.Saturday evening: Wine and cheese.Admission: $7.These events are held in the Memorial Hall, 20 Academy St., Stanbridge East.Info: Norma Rhicard, 450-248-3460 Aug.17 FLEA MARKET sponsored by Municipality of Noyan at MacCallum Park, Noyan.One-day site booking, $20.Register with Paulin Leduc at 450-294-3281, or contact Noyan Municipal Office, 294-2689.Many activities scheduled including games for kids, volleyball, corn on the cob.Food stalls available.Sir John Johnson Centennial Branch of Loyalists Association Special 35TH ANNIVERSARY at Euro Spa Restaurant, Mystic at 11:30 a.m.All past or present members welcome and to those interested in pursuing their Loyalist heritage.Reservations/Info: Cora, 450-538-2708.Aug.17 FLEA MARKET and a sale of leatherette and upholstery materials every Saturday in August at Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Rd., Brome County NEWS 88 Lakeside, Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1V0 Tel.: (450) 242-1188 / Fax: (450) 243-5155 RATES & DEADLINES COMMUNITY CALENDAR Brome County News Community Calendar is reserved for non-profit organizations only.Deadline is noon on Mondays.A pre-paid fee of $6 is required weekly.Please forward notices to Box 488, Knowlton, JOE 1V0, email: bcn-news@qc.aibn.com, or fax: (450) 243-SI 55.Visa and Mastercard accepted.Knowlton, from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Rain or shine.All donations gratefully accepted.Aug.17 & 18 WEST BROME STORYTELLING FESTIVAL at Fred Edwards Park, West Brome, 10 a.m.to 6 p.m.daily.Twenty-five performers, including storytellers and puppet shows.Admission is free.For children of all age.Info: 450-295-2704.Aug.18 Come join us again at the Abbotsford United Church HYMN SING at 2:30 p.m.Refreshments and fellowship to follow.Aug.24 MYSTIC ICE CREAM SOCIAL, sponsored by Mystic U.C.W.& Mystic Recreational Association, will be held at 5 p.m.at the Old Mystic School House, Mystic.SPCA Montérégie ADOPTION DAY in Knowlton at Mill Pond Park (on Lakeside beside the dam/waterfall) from noon to 4 p.m.Lots of great dogs and cats wanting to meet you and show you how nice they can be.Info: 450-242-2892 Aug.24 & 25 FLEA MARKET at the Royal Canadian Legion, 120 Davignon, Cowansville, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Event to be held outside, inside if raining.Info: RCL, 450-263-3543; Denise Bedard, 263-0561; Autry Tracey, 266-6120.All proceeds to go towards helping our Legion.Sept.5 & 19 Church of The Ascension, West Brome, will be holding their FALL LUNCHEON CARD PARTIES at noon.Reservations: Evelyn, 450-263-1938 Sept.7 Creek United Church, Brill Road, West Bolton/Foster: ANNUAL HAM SUPPER from 4:30 to 7 p.m.Adults: $10, Children under 12, $3 Arts Calendar Aug.19 INFORMATION SESSION on Certificate in Studio Arts and BA Major in Fine Arts.Both programs are offered at Bishop’s Knowlton Centre, 235 Knowlton Rd., 7 p.m.Info: Louise Jamet, 450-242-1518, after Aug.16.Aug.20.21, 22, 28, 29 REGISTRATION for Fall courses at Bishop’s Knowlton Centre, 235 Knowlton Rd., 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.Fall courses include: Drawing I, Painting I, II and III, Sculpture 1, Photography I, Colour Theory and Practice, 20th Century Art to 1950, Introductory Psychology II, Introduction to Religion I, Spanish I and Spanish conversation (advanced), and Intermediate French.Info: Louise Jamet, 450-242-1518, after Aug.16.Through Aug.24 THEATRE LAC BROME 2002: A Summer Festival of English-Language Theatre in Knowlton.This week: Wednesday/Tuesday, Old King Cole.Thursday, Evelyn Strange.Friday, Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave.Saturday, Village Wooing.Performances Tuesday to Saturday 8 p.m.Matinees, Thursday, 2 p.m.Tickets: $5 to $22, at 9 Mt.Echo Rd.Info: 450-242-2270, or visit www.cclacbrome.qc.ca/tlb.Church Services KNOWLTON/CREEK PASTORAL CHARGE: Worship and song by members & Rev.Burn Purdon.Creek United, Foster, 9:30 a.m.Knowlton United, Knowlton, 11 a.m.St.PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: 24 St.Paul’s Rd., 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.PARISH OF BROME: Anglican worship service on the third Sunday of every month: 9 a.m.- Morning Prayer, Church of the Ascension, West Brome; 11 a.m.Morning Prayer (Lay Readers), Holy Trinity, Iron; 11 a.m.Morning Prayer, St.John the Evangelist, Brome Village; 2:30 p.m.Evening Prayer or Holy Communion, St.Aidan’s , Sutton Junction.Rev.Rick Gariepy, 450-243-6096.WATERLOO ST.PAUL’S AND FUL-FORD UNITED CHURCHES: Weekly Sunday worship and song in Waterloo at 11 a.m.Fulford worship on the second and fourth Sundays at 9:30 ami.May through October.Zone team ministers Rev.Lilian Patey and Rev.David Lambie.COWANSVILLE AREA PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH: Worship at Emmanuel United Church, Cowansville, 9:30 a.m.Rev.Mary MacPher-son officiating.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH SUTTON: Come, let Jesus know you love Him.Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m.at 52 Principale Sud.The Rev.Canon Tim Smart, Rector.SUTTON-DUNHAM UNITED: Services at 10:30 a.m.in Sutton on the first and second, Sundays and in Dunham on the third and fourth Sundays of each month.BEDFORD UNITED CHURCH PASTORAL CHARGE: Joint Summer Service, Aug.18, 10 a.m.in Stanbridge East with Peter Bisaillon, Guest Preacher.BAPTIST CHURCHES: Sunday Services: Mansonville Baptist, 9:30 a.m.; Olivet Baptist, Sutton, 11 a.m.Community Notes KNOWLTON NURSERY SCHOOL in its 15th year of operation has spaces available for our 2002-2003 school year.We offer a bilingual pre-kindergarten program for children aged 3 to 5.We are located in Knowlton Academy.For further information about our program, call J.MacLeod, 450-243-1220.THE WIDOW MAKER STUART LITTLE 2 From August 16” to August 22” Web site: www.theatreprincess.com For info: 263-5900 Thtttre $6.00 Un héritage à partager Québec 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.JP£> JOLY RIENDEAU 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MONTHS 59.00 4.13 4.73 $67.86 3 MONTHS 30.00 2.10 2.41 $34.51 Out of Quebec residents do not include PST.Rates for other services available on request.The Record is published daily Monday to Friday.Back copies of The Record are available.The Record was founded on Februaiy 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 LJ*.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA w Brome County News Wednesday, August 14, 2002 page 3 Twilight graveyard tour sheds light on early lives ::7 : ü É , ¦¦ > s v 7 7 ¦ By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Stanbridge East The Missisquoi Historical Society held its second annual Twilight Graveyard Tour last Saturday, an annual event whose purpose is to highlight the history of Missisquoi County’s founding families.This year, 27 participants from the U.S.and Canada took part in the tour of four historically important graveyards in the area known as North Pinnacle.MHS curator Heather Darch borrowed the idea for the tour from a similar event in Nova Scotia.Led by guides Judy Antle, Janice Ingalls, and Anne Lipowski, the tour is an eye-opening experience that takes participants through some of the Eastern Townships’ most breathtaking scenery.Far from being a macabre experience, the tour visits sites that were chosen for burial because they held special significance for early families.Antle explains that families chose the sites for their final resting place precisely because it was close to where many of them passed their productive lives building homes, working the land and raising children.The stones tell the story of parents, children, friends and neighbours, of long marriages and lives cut short by early death, of children taken away by one of the many childhood scourges.The Barnes Graveyard, for example, records one of the singular acts of kindness in an otherwise tumultuous century for race relations.Here is the final resting place of Justus Billings (1795-1886), whom oral history holds to be an escaped slave found wandering with few possessions other than a Bible.Billings worked for the Barnes family, constructing the grave-yard’s massive stone retaining wall himself.When he died at age 91, Billings was buried in the family graveyard, his grave marked by an elaborately carved headstone.Meanwhile, the Selby Graveyard is located in a peace ful grove of trees overlooking the sloping orchards of Dunham.Here, Jonathan Selby (b.1788), a native of Sutton on Trent (England) rests with his wife, Hannah Archer Selby with their son Thomas (1810-1874) and his wife, Abigail H.Golland (1812-1885).If there is an element of the macabre, it is how few of these ancestral graveyards remain.Many historically important sites, revered as hallowed ground in almost every religious tradition, have disappeared under farmers’ ploughs, vandalized beyond repair or simply forgotten as kin dispersed.The four abandoned graveyards are part of the 18 currently under the maintenance and care of MHS.Under its guidelines, the group will only undertake the care of graveyards that are deemed inactive (i.e, in which there have been no interments for at least 50 years) and have no caretaker.The tours, designed to tells stories of early settlement in the region, are also used to raise funds for maintenance costs.The accompanying guides for both the 2001 tour of the Saint-Armand and Stanbridge East graveyards, as well as the 2002 tour of the North Pinnacle graveyards, both researched and written by Karçn Ingalls, are for sale at the Missisquoi Muse um on River Street in Stanbridge East.For those who missed the tour and would like to take a self-guided tour, the guides provide location maps and salient details.Sunday terrace tt.00a.rn.to 2.30 Reservations please 243-6183 50 Victoria St., Knowlton CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Tour guide Anne Lipowski brings 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Since 1989 • Electronic dog and cat fences • Self-install kits available • Batteries 866-901 -364-7 j page 4 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 Brome County News Hot times mean second look at car’s cooling system I’m in the mood to fill up this space with whining about how hot it’s been, but you’ve probably got your own whining to do on the subject.If you think you’ve got it bad, try being a car.In the summer, overheating is one of the leading causes of a mechanical breakdown.Temperatures under the hood can range from well below freezing on winter mornings, to upwards of 120 C in the summer.During these really hot days you might want to glance under the hood to make sure everything’s OK.It’s better to find a problem in your driveway than out in the blazing sun on the side of a road somewhere.First, let’s look at what your cooling system does.Heat is produced by the engine, and it must be cooled or it will literally melt within minutes.When someone says they seized their engine, cooling system failure is often the cause.To prevent cooking your engine, oil and coolant are circulated through the engine block.The oil provides lubrication and some cooling, while the coolant (antifreeze), does the lion’s share of that work.The coolant is circulated through the engine by a pump and into the radiator.Air passing through the radiator cools the liquid, before it returns to the engine block to suck up more heat.In this circular fashion, some 28,000 litres of coolant are passed through' your engine every hour.Here’s a list of the parts of your system, and what to look for to avoid becoming the one to pad your mechanic’s retirement fund: • Coolant: In the summer time the concern is in keeping your antifreeze topped up.A clean mixture of water and coolant works best in the summer.Your owner’s manual should help you determine how much should be in there.If it seems to be taking antifreeze, you might want to start looking at some of the other components listed below.• Hoses: They carry the coolant from the engine block to the radiator and to the interior heater.It’s tough being a radiator hose, with temperatures ranging from arctic to inferno.Over time, cracks or bulges may form, followed by leaks.The hoses should be firm yet pliable, and connecting clamps should be tight and free of rust.• Radiator and heater core: These guys are also subjected to the extremes of temperature, and over time will develop leaks.Depending on the materials used in their construction, the cooling fins may begin to rot away.What you’re looking for here is evidence of leaking, or signs that the rad is reaching that point.If the cooling fins are rotting away, your rad is definitely on its way out.• Water pump: This part is highly important, having the job of making the whole system work.The belt that drives it should be tight and free of cracks, fraying or a glazed look.Often, water pumps are equipped with a ’weep hole’, which drips coolant when the pump begins to fail.• Thermostat: Located in the engine, a thermostat helps to maintain a constant temperature.If your car is running too cool it can mean bad gas mileage.Too hot, and you’re cooking your motor.These are best checked out by a mechanic.• If none of these areas are leaking, but you’re still losing coolant, the problem could be in your engine.That could mean a blown head gasket or a crack in the.engine block.Your mechanic will have to confirm the problem, which could be costly.• Finally, most cars are equipped with either a warning light, temperature gauge or both.But if they aren’t working properly, you could ruin your engine and not even know it.If you have a gauge, it should reach about the halfway mark and stay there during regular driving conditions.If the needle doesn’t move, get it fixed.I’d suggest checking your car first thing in the morning, when the engine is cold.That way you can poke around without burning yourself.You’ll also be able to check the coolant level safely.Most modern cars are equipped with an expansion tank marked with high and low level marks, so a quick visual check is often enough.If you have to remove a radiator cap, make sure the engine is cool, or you could end up wearing boiling coolant.Then you’ll need your car to take you to the burn centre.Under The Hood Maurice Crossfield Enthusiasts gather to honour radio inventor By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Knowlton On Saturday, radio enthusiasts from the U.S.and Canada turned out to honour one of the area’s most distinguished sons, Reginald Aubrey Fessenden.The celebration, organized by Orn Ar-nason and other radio enthusiasts, celebrated two key events in the development of radio: the centennial transmission of the first musical notes and the granting of 13 U.S.patents, including patent number 706,740, the “heterodyne patent” that solved a fundamental problem in the transmission of voice and sound.Townshippers Amateur Radio Club set up a transmitter receiver on the BCHS lawn and conversed with other radio operators up and down the East Coast.The Société Québécoise des Collectionneurs de Radios Anciens (SQCRA) provided an exhibit of early radios, many of which are in working order.The guest speaker, Bishops University reference librarian Terry Skeats, discussed his recent spring research trip to the archives of the Smithsonian Institute, where he estimates he perused 40 per cent of the institute’s 15,000 Fessenden-related letters and documents.Skeats, who first moved to the Eastern Townships in 1979 and became interested in Fessenden through his work at Bishops, is working on a biography of the inventor.CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Members of the Townshippers Amateur Radio Club conversed with radio operators up and down the East Coast (top).A ‘Gibson Girl’, a World War II emergency field radio from the collection of André Guibert, was one of many vintage sets on display Saturday (left).Æ -/V THEATRE LAC BROmE REPERTORY SEflSOn 2002 Season I Sponsor 9 iïlont Echo, Knowlton m (450) 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Medic Alert ALWAYS O INI CALL.www.medicalert.ca Ror more information 1-8DG-66S-15D7 By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent West Brome It’s August and that means that it’s time for the West Brome Storytelling Festival to roll out its new crop of storytellers, puppeteers and performance artists.This year’s line-up will include over two dozen performers, telling traditional and original stories in French and English for young and adult audiences alike.The two-day festival will take place Saturday, Aug.17, and Sunday, Aug.18 at West Brome’s Fred Edwards Park, located off of route 139 near the village of West Brome.Admission is free, but donations are welcome.Organizing committee member Fran Cory says that the 2002 line-up includes some familiar faces, as well as new talent from the region.Returning artists include Karen Ouellet, Grampa Bob, Petronella, Yves Langlois, Ann Rothfels, Louise Oliver, Claire Mallet, Kate and James Wisdom, Hank Avery, Ernie Hemingway and, from Les Ceuzes-là, Sylvain Racine, Stéphane Neugebauer and Paul Bradley.New members to the line-up include Violain Fortin, Diane Kadja, Daniel Laverdure, Mina Towler, Monique Yates and more, all of whom will perform under the tents, rain or shine, in the tranquil backdrop of Fred Edwards Park.The festival, now in its third year, will once more raise funds for the Children’s Wish Foundation.Festival hours are 10 a.m.to 6 p.m.Saturday Aug.17, and Sunday, Aug.18.Refreshments are available on site.For more information, call 450-295-2704.Statistics are showing an end to the recession.Are you ready for the job market?Or Are you going to miss the boat?SIGN UP NOW! 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Québec II « Emploi-Québec The red canoe crews looked like they might be a camp counselors’ trip, free at last from their juvenile charges of the last six weeks.Hopefully they’ll be the next generation of family men to bring their own kids along in the historic and cultural rite of a canoe passage.Our pace was different from that of the young keeners, fading quickly into the distance.The decision had been taken to return to the same area of the park as last year’s trip, which I personally missed out on due to a small incident involving a power tool.In 2001, the group undertook an ambitious, 80-km circuit, traversing six lakes and more than seven kilometres of portages.This time round, we would re-visit two of the larger lakes, North Tea and Manitou, taking time to smell the roses so to speak.There would be op- portunity for day paddles, a little hiking, some fishing, swimming, reading — just kicking back.We were a party of five, the core geriatric group of four plus one chap two decades younger.The hope was there would be a second young guy to make a third canoeing duo, but summer studies required him to withdraw.As it was, we tried our best to turn the 30-year-old, a big husky fellow, into a kind of native bearer, loading him up with as much heavy stuff as possible.He too learned that it’s best to grab a canoe and head out fast when it came to portaging, before we could pile him up with any more stuff.Other than a strong wind that stalled our departure the first day, the weather was eminently co-operative.No rain fell in the course of the week, and after a cool, windy stretch, a strong sun in a clear blue sky brought temperatures back to mid-summer levels.Evenings were, as usual, the best time.The pulses and rhythms of daytime slowed to a trance-like state as twilight approached.Waves fell back to gentle ripples, a few loons cleared their throats anticipating the night, and all was renewed in the land where the spirit of Manitou dwells.Brbc Financial Croup presents theatre North Hatley Québec Saturday and Sunday, August 17 & 18 19th Annual Crafts Show and Sale Meet the area's finest artisans as they display their latest wares — pottery, sculpture, furniture, jewellery, and much more.Sunday, August 18 and Monday, August 19 - 8 pm Gabriel Gascon accompanied by Davis Joachim Platero et moi Text musicale pour narrateur et guitare (in French) Coming August 29 - September 1: Wingfield on Ice by Dan Needles directed by Douglas Beattie and featuring Rod Beattie Now playing in repertory until August 24: jjhe Fantasticks • ^Twelfth Night • j;Tango Box office information: 819-842-2432 www.piggery.com Brome County Wednesday, August 14, 2002 page 7 Community Forum Letters to The Editor Let’s maximize the benefits of this union Dear Editor, During this past year, allegations of all kinds were made.As a council member of the ex-town of Sutton, I would like to disprove the most misleading assertions still often heard.I refer mainly to the report of the ‘Commission municipale du Quebec” (CMQ) presented to the Government of Quebec.In this manner, I wish to encourage you to read this report available to all.Our future is at stake.Many times we heard that this merger was undemocratic because the majority of township residents opposed such merger.I would suggest to my fellow citizens who share such a diminished vision of democracy to reflect on this paragraph from' the Commission’s report (p.35-36): “When one occupies a common territory or a same area which profit the citizens and taxpayers of the whole community, one participates on an equity basis at the cost of services even if one lives downtown or a few kilometers on the west, east, south or north.” Certain township councillors, using big words, refuse to acknowledge the decree of June 26, declaring it an indignity and an iniquity.If so, why then didn’t any of them sit at the negotiation table with the government mediator as they were invited to?Did their constant violent opposition leave any choice other than the decree?Others maintain the report is biased.Was the report from the firm Raymond, Chabot, Martin, Paré, mandated by both the town and township councils which proposed the fusion in 1996 also biased?Did they forget that at that time both municipalities had concluded?(p.52): “Generally speaking, the merger of both municipalities presents more favourable than constraining factors.” I’ve been told that the public audience of Jan.12, 2002 was nothing but a sham.I say the rudeness and almost ridiculous remarks of citizens against the merger transformed a democratic exercise into an extended circus.Some folks accuse the decree of not treating the residents of the extownship of Sutton equitably.On the contrary, it is because of the decree and merger that the citizens of the new town of Sutton may now consider themselves equal in every way.Was the Township of Sutton practicing equality by systematically refusing to assume its share in joint programs with the ex-town of Sutton all those years?What was the Township’s participation in the acquisition of the John Sleeth Center or the establishment of the Sutton Historical Museum?The decree that some qualify as unfair corrects the injustice practiced for many years.The CMQ is very clear on this point.Here is a phrase from page 44 of its report.It’s been often repeated that the ex-town of Sutton was greatly in debt, the CMQ report specifies on this subject (p.45).: “The Commission notices that the fiscal burden related to the debt of the Town is of 16.7 per cent compared to 10.5 per cent for the Township.It is clearly under the Quebec average which was 24.2 per cent in 1999.On this basis, the Town of Sutton cannot be qualified as being in debt.” In closing, I would like to urge a serene and efficient co-operation.Henceforth, we are now one town.On Nov.3, one team of councillors will represent every citizen.We must work for the good of all.Let’s end all disputes.We cannot change the past but we can build the future together.Les Entreprises Stone O-faven.Garden and Landscaping center Over 15 different types of stones from Canada & U.S.in stock.Garden store for your fall garden needs: tools, earth, fertilizers and water garden supplies available.Receive a 10% discount on purchase of stone during e the month of August (Starting August 7th).8 6-D Julien, Knowlton Tel.: 450-242-0255 Let’s maximize this union.As for me, I pledge to work for the harmonious and productive development of the new Town of Sutton.Jean-Claude Marchand Councillor, ex-Town of Sutton Pennies not legal tender in Knowlton?Dear Editor, Sunday we had company so we decided to have supper in Knowlton.We went to a popular restaurant, waited a bit for service, but that was alright.We were in no hurry.As our meal progressed, my husband asked me to look to my left, which I did.The waitress, a few feet away, was clearing a table and pouring the leftover water in the pitcher that she had served her clients water with.Fine, we continued our meal.When it came time to pay our bill, I found that I had quite a bit of change in my pocket, so I gave the woman cashier 50 cents (3 dimes, 2 nickels and ten pennies).She immediately told me that they didn’t take pennies.I politely told her that I had no other change.Her reply to me was “Keep them, you need them more than me!” Question #1 Is the drinking water safe in that restaurant?Question #2 Unless I’ve missed something lately, aren’t pennies still Canadian currency?Well, maybe not in Knowlton.Do you know what restaurant I’m writing about ?No?Come and see me.It will give me great pleasure to inform you.Yours truly, Diane Allard West Brome INSTALLATION INCLUDED • FREE INSTALLATION In Knowlton only August 14, 15, 16, 17 Bell ExpressVu has chosen our Knowlton store exclusively because of our superior customer service.B&U ExpressVtJ System 3120 • Interactive applications such as instant Weather • On-screen electronic programmin guide (EPG) with “Picture 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at 9 a.m., the first of two daily one-and-a-half hour choral instruction sessions.At 10:30 comes a snack break, followed by a 45-minute closed “rap” session led by Chaplain George Campbell.Campbell is the only adult in this otherwise kids-only session, there to discuss any issues that arise during the week.“Our biggest achievement is to absorb the 40 new songs within a few days," says Macdonald, who has the campers singing three-part harmony in English, French, Swahili, Latin, Hebrew and Xhosa (a South African dialect).The repertoire ranges includes traditional hymns, Christian pop songs and “action” songs sung in one, two or three parts.“Within a day or two we begin to see which ones (the campers) like and which will go well in a service," she adds.“They have a lot of enthusiasm and that is worth a lot.” At noon, the group walks to the rustic chalet for a hearty home-cooked meal before returning for the second choral session, followed by a crafts activity at 2:30 p.m., another snack at 3:30 p.m.Campers then have a sports activity such as soccer, hiking, Frisbee or swimming to burn off energy before settling down to dinner.After dinner, campers have an evening activity — a service or a campfire sing.Within this full schedule there is ample time for Mente ‘mers Foot care specialist 6 C.N.N.P.member | Manicure and Nail Care Gift Certificates available \ 266-099T 245 de la Rivière, Cowansville The Choral Camp welcomes campers from Townships communities of Warden, Waterloo, socializing, which the campers do with relish.There is lots to learn about one another — this year’s campers come from Montreal’s South Shore and the Eastern Townships August 8, 2002 What will you be doing on August 25th and 26th.?Jason and I will be pedalling 150 kilometres to benefit Multiple Sclerosis in their annual fund raising Bike Tour.Multiple sclerosis is the most common neurological disease among young adults in Canada.It attacks the nervous system and can leave its’ victims devastated both mentally and physically for the rest of their life.This debilitating disease can lead to difficulties of balance, sight, speech, extreme fatigue and even paralysis.Two-thirds of its’ sufferers are women.Often crippling it strikes randomly.Among the many symptoms are numbing, and dizziness that can lead to paralysis.There are four new treatments that can help with the quality of life for these people.The Canadian Society for Multiple Sclerosis is the only organization that offers these treatments and continues to support research in finding a cure.If you have any questions you can reach the Quebec division of the Society at 1 -800-268-7582.We need your support.My son and I plan to do our part.Why not come along for the ride?You don't have to ride your bike, we’ll pedal for you.Any amount that you can spare will help.A tax receipt will be issued for donations over Fifteen Dollars ($15).As usual I can be reached at 378-0442 to answer your questions.Please make cheques payable to the Canadian Society for Multiple Sclerosis.Thank you in advance for your support.Together we can win the fight against this disease.Johanne Coiteux & Jason Neil CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT Montreal’s South Shore and the Eastern Cowansville and South Stukely.communities of Warden, Waterloo, Cowansville and South Stukely.For some children, choral camp marks a first foray away from home.When homesickness strikes, two counsellors, 14-year old Melanie Cleary and 21-year old Kelly Ann Bath, help to smooth things out.Nine-year old Renata Eldridge, the youngest of this year’s crop of campers, says the activities helped her to overcome an initial bout of homesickness.Her fellow campers, eight of whom have attended the camp before, are equally enthusiastic.“This is the best camp I’ve ever been to,” says Michael Hamel of South Stukely, a truly happy camper.This year’s campers are unanimous in their determination to return next year.The organizers add they will bend the rules a bit so that those who are above the “official” age cut-off of 14, but want to return can attend next year’s camp.The choir camp culminates in two public performances: the first, a Saturday night performance for the host Schweizer family, and the second, a 10:30 a.m.performance at Sutton’s Grace Anglican Church as part of the Sunday service.The cost for five days of camp, ir CLUDING ROOM AND BOARD, IS $100, O $20 per day.Campbell says the prc JECT RECEIVES CHURCH SUPPORT THA HELPS KEEP THE COSTS WITHIN REACH C RURAL FAMILIES. ¦À ¦:*: =4 0 , .,V; .,,, ^ ^ ^ ' Pill ;¦ : :•! ¦: iiiiiiSiSÿSHSî ¦' ' >{ >j : .j S : : SggP : fs|* ¦ i j Stimulation for every sense Y^Ww^ï Acura RSX Including: • 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine of 160 hp • 4-wheel disc brakes • 15" wheels • electric group • air conditioning • AM/FM stereo with CD player • Acura 24-hour Roadside Assistance • keyless remote entry and so much more.® ACURA.¦¦¦¦HI Beg, ana 1325 Principale Granby 378-4969 ‘Limited lime lease offer available oily throu^i Hcncte 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