The record, 8 novembre 2006, Supplément 1

NEW Wednesday, November 8, 2006 ÈKmË Met* Guam K Sv y Aille GkmnaQmnittm Turn you groceries, cto rewards Quality 6 our man ingredient «¦0(MI IGA Magog 231 Sherbrooke SI Open daily IGA .i , Knowlton 461 Know Hon Rd IGA Famham 909 Principale St.E.9 Veterans Have A Lot To Teach DAVID ANDERSON/SPECIAL With Remembrance Day fast approaching, Brome County News correspondent Alanna Fahey looks at the war experiences of two local veterans — former WWII ambulance driver Coralie Field Somerville (pages 9-10) of Knowlton and former WWII and Korean War officer Jean Choyer (pictured and on page 11) of Sutton.Lions out to make season a great one By Wendy Denman Brome County News Correspondent The Knowlton Lions Club is preparing for its busiest time of the year — Christmas — with the distribution of holiday food hampers to those in need, flowers to the community's sick and seniors, the Santa Claus Parade and its annual giving campaign that helps sponsor these projects.“We have deadlines coming up soon and it’s important that the community be aware of them," said Gary Crandall, Lions Club member and the person in charge of the Knowlton Food Bank.To receive a Christmas hamper, residents of Brome Lake, Brome and West Brome must fill out an application form, available at the community centre, and return it by Nov.17.Candidates need to show proof of residency and financial need.A committee will review the applica- tions.The Lions Christmas hampers replace the usual monthly food distribution from the Lac Brome Food Bank, which, like the Lions campaign, depends on the generosity of the community.“The food bank was very grateful for the recent donation of more than $150 and many non-perishable food items from the haunted house organized by the First Responders," said Crandall.“Kennedy Street was a bottleneck on Halloween Night as children and parents made their way to Susan Mine's garage, transformed with a lot of imagination, time and effort by Sue, her family and friends and colleagues from Knowlton's First Responders.“It was a super scary time and the food bank is very grateful to everyone for their generosity, planning and hard work.It was the highlight of Halloween See Need, Page k Cell tower project gets green light By Maurice Crossfield The Knowlton cell phone tower is one step closer to becoming a reality, with the council passing the necessary bylaw change on Monday night.“The modification was passed taking into account the concerns that were raised during the meeting," said Alan Gauthier, the councillor responsible for zoning issues.The two concerns were that the tower not have a light on it and that it be the only tower in that area.Under Industry Canada guidelines, the 80-metre tower is not in a flight path, so the light is not necessary.The bylaw specifies that the tower not have a light in the interests of minimizing visual pollution.The proposed project would see the tower, owned jointly by Bell, Telus and Rogers, built toward the rear of the Brome Lake Duck Farm on Centre Road.“Visually it's going to be pretty hard to see.” Gauthier said.“It's the best location because it maximizes coverage, which is tough around here because our topography is pretty rough." The matter will now go before Quebec’s farmland protection board, the CPTAQ.It will then rule if the land in question, which is zoned agricultural, can have a cellular telephone tower on it.See Notes, Page 4 (Juét'e, tfot/erre- Pharmacist affiliated with ¦v m Celine Dubeau Homeopath Tuesday - Thursday - Friday from 9 a m.to 5 p.m.Francine Robinson: nurse Tuesday from 10 a m to 6 p.m and Thursday, 12 to 8 p.m.DEUVERY FREE IN SUTTON ON FRIDAY «w.(4501 Auberge 8 Spa West Brome V" FI LL SEJMŒ SPA 7 days/week 128 Route 139, West Brome www awb.ca A msu-tva t-unm-im A DEPANNEUR rouge Restaurant Place KNOWLTON 'VVIDE0 SUTTON 4 MOftÊ SPOCTS CADDS ACTION FX6UG TDADIN6 ODD GAMES Full Breakfast served every day S the Salad Bar is OPEN ! 483 ch Knowlton Tel.243-0330 Tel 20 Principale N., Sutton 450-538-8484 or 450-538-8480 LAs.Store Hours: Saturday - 1 p«n to 10 pm Sunday - 12 pin to 6 pm page 2 Wednesday, November 8, 2006 Brome County News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar Nov.8 Wednesday, Nov.8,9 a.m.to noon.EFFECTIVE USE OF THE MEDIA WORKSHOP with Sharon McCulIy.Emmanuel United Church, 203 Principale, Cowansville.How to identify your targeted audience and deliver your message in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.Admission $25.Limited spaces.Registration: 819-566-5717 (toll free 1-866-566-5717).AUTHOR NOAH RICHLER returns to the townships tonight, Wednesday, Nov.8 to speak about his new book on Canadian writers.On stage at Arts Knowlton, 9 Mount Echo road at 7 pm, tickets are FREE but call to reserve your seat at 450-242-2242.Nov.10-11 FOURTH CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE at Church of The Ascension, West Brome, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Light lunch served.Profits to benefit church.Free admission.Welcome to all! Nov.11 Royal Canadian Legion, Cowansville REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE, Saturday, November 11th, 10:30 a.m.We invite you to be with us for the parade and the laying of the wreaths and crosses.A light lunch will be served in the Legion Hall after the ceremonies.ARMISTICE DAY MEMORIAL SERVICE at Quebec Women’s Institute Cairn, Rue Principale, Dunham, 10:30 a.m.Hosted by the Dunham Women’s Institute.1ST KNOWLTON SCOUTS/VENTURERS CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER at Odd Fellows Hall, Knowlton, Supper, 5 to 7 p.m.Auction — many door prizes.Dance to follow with Gary Darling.Adults $10, kids, 5-12, $5, all veterans, $5.Proceeds for Canadian Jamboree.HOT-DISH SUPPER at Bishop Stewart Memorial Anglican Church, Garagona Rd„ Frelighsburg, 6 p.m.Info: 450-248- BCN 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 $7 is required per publication, or SPECIAL RATE of $11 for 2 insertions: 1 BCN & 1 in Friday Record “What's On" section.Please forward notices to 88-A Lakeside St., Knowlton, QC JOE 1V0, email: bcnnews@qc.aibn.com, or fax: (450) 243-5155.Visa and Mastercard accepted.3581 or 450-248-1145.Door prizes.ADVANCE NOTICE: Ham dinner on Dec.9 at noon.Nov.12 Knowlton Lion’s Club REMEMBRANCE DAY BREAKFAST, in honour of our veterans at Knowlton Academy, 9:30 a.m.to 1:30 p.m.All are welcome.MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING SUPPORT GROUP meeting held at United Church, 234 Knowlton Rd„ Knowlton, 2 p.m.Having difficulty coping?Not sure how to support someone suffering from mental illness?Or maybe you just want to be more informed?Info: 450-243-0928 or pleasantvalley@sympatico.ca.Nov.14 AVANTE WOMEN’S CENTER WINTERIZE YOUR CAR — basic auto preparations’ with “Under the Hood” columnist, Maurice Crossfield to give us a checklist and tips on getting our vehicles ready for winter driving.What do you need to ask your mechanic?If you slip off the road, what are the main things to remember to stay safe?2 Ad-hemar-Cusson, Suite 2, Bedford, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Info: 450 248-0530.Nov.15 Maison de la Famille Frontières, Salle de Rencontres for a CAR WORKSHOP at 9:30 a.m., 52 Du Pont, Bedford.Games, exercices for parent and children between 0 and 5 years old.Bring your little one with you! Info: 450-248-0595.Nov.19 EMMANUEL POETRY AND MUSIC SERIES — plan to attend a special afternoon of music and words at Emmanuel United Church, 203 Principale, Cowansville on Nov.19 from 2 to 4 p.m.Featuring Sarah Biggs, singer and composer and Denise Verville, poet.Goodwill donation.Refreshments.Nov.24 COFFEE HOUSE (ENTERTAINERS) - 7 to 9:30 p.m.TRINITY CHURCH HALL, 409 rue Sud, Cowansville.Admission: Free.Collection plate will be passed.Nov.25 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR at St.Paul’s United Church, Waterloo, Saturday, Nov.25,10 a.m.to 2 p.m.Soup luncheon - $5.Don’t forget our HUGE SILENT AUCTION (the auction ends at 1 p.m.) All are welcome.Church Services KNOWLTON/CREEK PASTORAL CHARGE Worship and song by members assisted by The Reverend Dale Skinner.Creek United, Foster, 9:30 a.m., Knowlton United, Knowlton, 11 a.m.Sunday School at both services.(Handicap access).ST.PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 24 St.Paul’s Road, Knowlton.Sunday services: Traditional 8 a.m.service and 10 a.m.with music, Sunday school and nursery.Info: 450-242-2885.The Rev.Tim Wiebe and the congregation welcomes everyone.ANGLICAN PARISH OF BROME SERVICE — Sunday, Nov.12: St.John the Evangelist, Brome at 10 a.m.Morning prayer.M.& S.Jolley.SAINT-EDOUARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 366 Knowlton Rd„ Knowlton -Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m.(Bilingual).COWANSVILLE AREA PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH: Worship at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville.Worship 10:30 a.m., choir practice, 10 a.m Rev.Wendy MacLean officiating.Info: 450-263-0204.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, COWANSVILLE.Come and join us for Sunday worship.We have a service at 9 a.m.(tra-ditional) and a family service with music and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m.The last Sunday of every month, one service at 10 a.m.Info: 450-263-2662.ANGLICAN PARISH OF BEDFORD/PHILIPSBURG & FARNHAM -Sunday services: Philipsburg, 9:30 a.m.; Farnham, first Sunday in Bedford at 11 a.m., second and fourth Sundays at 9:30 a.m.in Farnham, and third Sunday at 11 a.m.in Farnham; Bedford, 11 a.m.For information call 450-248-3923.The Ven.Dr.Brian A.Evans, Rector & Archdeacon of Bedford.BEDFORD UNITED CHURCH PASTORAL CHARGE — Sunday services: First and third Sunday of the month, Service in Bedford, second Sunday, Stanbridge East, fourth Sunday, Mystic, fifth Sunday, Philipsburg.All services are at 10 a.m.Nov.12 — Stanbridge East Church.Valerie Nickson leading.Everyone welcome.Info: 450-248-3044.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN SUTTON, 52 Principale sud, welcomes everyone for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m.All are welcome.The Rev.Canon Tim Smart, Rector.Info: 450-538-8108.OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, SUTTON.Pastor Alex Lobach and the congregation welcome all to worship with us each Sunday at 11 a.m.Mid-week youth group and Bible Study.Info: 450-538-5225.NEW VISION PASTORAL ZONE UNITED CHURCHES: Join us for Sunday worship in the following churches at the indicated times and dates: Dunham United at 9:15 .m., St.Paul’s United, Waterloo, at 9:30 a.m., Granby United at 11:30 a.m., and Calvary United, Sutton, at 11:15 a.m.Reverend Susan Tilleman will be in Granby and Waterloo and Reverend David Lambie will be in Sutton and Dunham in November.Community Notes 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 or 1-877-272-2611.Marie Needs A Home COURTESY SPC A MONTÉRÉGIE Hello, I’m a lovely and nice friendly lady.I am one year old and only weigh about 45 pounds.It would be really great to find a home again.I love to play with dogs and people! I live at the SPCA Montérégie, 178, ch.du Vide, Ste-Angèle-de-Monnoir (exit 37 on Autoroute 10).Visiting hours are 2 to 4 p.m.Hope to see you.There are lots and lots of great dogs and cats here hoping for a new chance.Info: 450-460-3075 or go to www.spcamonteregie.ca.Brome County NEWS 88-A Lakeside, KNtwiTON, (Jjebk; JOE 1V0 TEL: (450) 242-1188/242-6892 Fax: (450) 243 5155 Established May.1901 f*ub!uhed wrtly by RECORD 1195 Gall E„ Sherbrooke.Quebec, JIG 1Y7 fax: (819) 569-3945 E-mail: newsroom®* herbrookerecord.com website; «rww.sherbrookerecord.com Ranoy Kinnear Publisher.800463-9525 Eleanor Brown Editor .(819)5696345 Alison Steel Sbcmtary.(450) 242-1188 Lynda rellavance Advertising.(450) 2426892 Michel Duval Advertising.800 4639525 Nelson Afonso Corresf.Editor.(819) 5696345 CIRCULATION Distributed to all Reçoit! subscribers every Wednesday as an insert, and to households and businesses in Aberrom, Bedford, Brigham, Brome, Bromont, Cowansville.Fast Farnham, Foster, Fui/brd, Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre, VWst Brome.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 Glacier Ventures International Corp.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC CARD.CNA.QCNA JRD JOLYRIENDEAU&DUKEca (COWANSVILLE) INC.Taxation, Accounting, Financial Sen/ices, 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.fte-lp mafce- the.world s better plsc-e- throucch 3 be^veçr to charitij.\±/ Un héritage à partager LEAVE A LEGACY* 1 888 384-8834 Brome County News Wednesday, November 8, 2006 page 3 1 -.-.i.Artists get to show off their work in Sutton COURTHSY ARTS SUTTON Painting by France Gionet is part of the members1 show upcoming at Arts Sutton.s > '4 *• ÿ».tISiKvyS: ?' X* X " By Wendy Denman Brome County News Correspondent A most interesting and affordable art exhibit starts Thursday at Arts Sutton.The annual members’ show features the work of more than 40 of the gallery’s artists.It’s unselected; the artists enter whatever they wish.The only criteria is that the pieces must be small, no more than 12 inches by 12 inches.“By keeping them small we can fit in a lot more,” explained curator Nancy Lambert.“Every artist can bring two works; so far we’ve never had a problem with space, but if we do everyone gets to show at least one work.“The small size also keeps the price reasonable; rarely’does a work sell for more than $200.Some sell for a low as $15, It’s a great opportunity to buy a one of a kind Christmas present.” Arts Sutton holds two members’ shows a year, a juried one in the spring and the miniatures show in December, usually the final exhibit of the year.“This year we changed things a bit, holding the show a month earlier.We’ve had a lot of comments that the show was too late for many people to buy Christmas presents.Most people like to settle their shopping early, not wait until mid-December,” Lambert said.Traditionally, members decorate a Christmas tree with handmade ornaments for the miniatures show at the vernissage, which takes place Nov.11 from 2 to 5 p.m.“We won’t have a tree this year — it’s just too early.I think we’ll all miss that part.But the important thing is that many of the artists will be at the vernissage.It’s always a joyful occasion and a chance for the public to meet our artists and enjoy their work," Lambert said.“We always welcome the public to our openings.That’s what it’s all about."It’s interesting that a lot of the art sells right at the vernissage.When it does the artist can replace it with another piece.” Being the curator of such a show is challenging.“1 really enjoy it,” said Lambert.“The gallery just finished painting the walls and fixing up the plaster from the last show.Wednesday we go in: Brigite Normandin, Yvette Houle and myself and have a marathon day of it.What l like to do is take all the work out of their containers and place them around the gallery, getting an overall view of what we have, from there we begin to see what lits where.” A typical members’ show contains a variety of work — paintings, mixed media, photographs, sculptures, assemblages, ceramics and boxes.“This show offers a great choice tor many tastes, and it's a real opportunity for the community to discover its artists, especially since Sutton lias been spotlighted as one of the Quebec municipalities with the most artists in its workforce.” The members’ exhibit runs Nov.9-Dec.10 at the Arts Sutton Gallery.WETLANDS ARE DISAPPEARING Protect them.Become a member today.www.ducks.ca 1-866-384-DUCK Ducks Unlimited Canada CANADA'S CONSERVATION COMPANY STOP SMOKING IN ONE HOUR GUARANTEED Tutti Gould, nd Smoking Cessation Specialist Offices in Sutton & Montreal 450- 538-4041 I DREAM of nature and freedom SPACES FRESH l DREAM of ADRENALINE ^GETTING GET YOUR SEASON S PASS TODAY AND EXPERIENCE WINTER LIKE NOWHERE ELSE ! This winter, experience the magic and splendor of the great outdoors, and enjoy the full range of slopes and trails al SUTTON, Mr mountam resort! , , Not only does SUTTON now allow you to spread the payment of your season pass over 12 months, but you’ll also enjoy a variety of discounts and privileges1 A seven-day season's pass includes > 18 mountains tor the price of one > 50% off at 10 other ski resorts in Quebec > 10% to 25% discounts at different retailers and business > An exclusive VIP evening at the SPA Balnea > And much more! Get your season's pass before November 10, 2006, and you could win your membership! montsutton com/seasonpass 1 Stufcnls must show proof erf M Wt* siuffcnl stafcft * tick* Ra»« at* per month lor 12 months, nrVxing ta**\ ?No purchase rvcpstary Details and rt^iatons « montsunno tcrnhomcr^tn Comm ends Nowmbw 10, ?006 SUTTON, page 4 Wednesday, November 8, 2006 Brome County News Some winter survival gear to pack into Winter is a tough, unforgiving season.Your car can be checked up, equipped with the best snow tires, rustproofed and ready to go and you could still have problems.That’s just a fact of life when you coax a car to life on a cold winter’s morning and force it to do your bidding.Slush, snow and ice don’t help matters, not to mention the calcium and sand used to maintain some type of traction.In short, I wouldn’t want to be a car in the winter.And nobody wants to end up stuck in a dead car in the cold.Try as we might, it still might happen.But preparing for the worst can make it all a little easier to take.Here’s a look at a winter survival kit Christmas food baskets Missisquoi North Volunteer Centre (formerly Citizen Advocacy) Partage/Share committee is preparing its list for Christmas food baskets for the Mansonville/Bolton area.You may be eligible for a Christmas food basket.You must call Missisquoi North Volunteer Centre before December 2.All requests will be treated to help keep you, and possibly your car, alive and well in the months to come: • Getting stuck is the most common problem, even when you’ve got good winter tires.Carry a shovel to dig out, and some snow grips, gravel, salt or kitty litter to gain some traction.Even a small carpet can help get you out of a slippery situation.• Jumper cables can help with the stresses facing a car’s electrical system.Summer heat can weaken a battery, while the extreme cold of winter can do it in.It’s often not that hard to find someone willing to give you a boost, but it can be very difficult indeed to find someone with a working set of confidentially.If you would like to make a donation for Christmas baskets your support will be greatly appreciated.You may bring your donations as of now and in doing so, you help the group to better plan its purchases.For more information, call the Missisquoi North Volunteer Centre at 450-292-3114.jumper cables.• Windshield washer fluid is very important.Winter is a dirty season, and a lot of it ends up on your windshield.A combination of good wipers and plenty of washer fluid is a key element of being able to see the world, and react accordingly.Keep a good supply handy, and top up the tank regularly.• A flat tire is never fun, especially in the winter.It’s even less fun if at that moment you discover your spare is flat too, or that your jack is missing, or that the spare is seized up with rust and ice under your car.Make sure you have what you need, when you need it.• A lot of us go from our warm homes to a nearly warm car to a warm workplace, and don’t dress for in between.Keep some mitts, scarf, hat and other warm gear in the car, in case you're suddenly in the great outdoors.If you end up having to wait in the car, a candle and matches can help keep delicate parts from freezing off, as can those little single-use hand warmers.A comment here: I hear a lot of people complain about the winter.They are usually the first ones to go out in shoes, with a light jacket and no hat Brief Under The Hood Maurice Crossfield SIMAHU * All >W€ATMffc »AVS I I II I » It! I 1 I I I I I ! I * I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I 1 I 1 I » III Itl II II i til I I Ml II $ M i il 111 il m I I II II 111 LEASE PROM iimmiiimmimimmimimUHimHiHHIlM HiiHUiiiiiiiiunmnnT The new 2007 Subaru All-Wheel Drive models are taking over Quebec's roads.Vf ?Short Term Forecast * at»»?/° ' '«MONTHS Hïflhfst safety retînt?' tn front anrt rest- impact cï*sh lests Canute *4 HHf** » • • *•*»*'• r » ' • ' ‘.V.'AV.'Xr,! * 4 * » She made his helpers assist her and within an hour she had the line cleared and the ambulances on their way to their respective hospitals.It was actions like this that earned her the front covers of 36 Canadian magazines.“You never knew where you were going to be.You just went where they told you to go, so we all had our clothes with us in the ambulance as we in common.We were never fearful.We had things to do and we did them.We were all in the same circumstance," she reflected.“There were times when we would get overwhelmed, but without fail something would occur to diffuse the emotions." Si i Heroes, Page 10 would often sleep, in full battle dress, in the ambulance as well,” she recalled.Often the only food the Canadian girls attached to the British unit had to eat was stale bread, some cheese and a cup of coffee.It was the Americans stat ioned nearby who, seeing their plight, would give them cakes and sandwiches.Somerville was injured while jumping out of her two-tonne Austin ambulance one night in Belgium.She was being transported to a British hospital to have surgery, but requested to be sent to the 12th, a Canadian hospital.It was there that her knee was operated on by Dr.Petrie of Montreal.He was on his way home from serving in the Middle East.After the surgery, he sat with her through the night and they played a rather animated game of crib-bage, without any cards or a board.Before she was to return home, she was given a “special pin” from the British, for “being a good girl".She drove one time for 19 hours straight and never complained.“We were a cheerful group overseas.1 think because we all knew what each other was feeling and we had a lot RESIDENCE POUR GENS RETRAITES RETIREMENT RESIDENCE 28 Mount Kciio, Knowlton, Q»h‘Im*c Tel.: (450) 242-4665 14*00-455 5246 Email: niaitoiriacl»mmr(nbrllm»t « a Wrhai tr : www.nunn i il «chrome, com ^Jssut^ÿxperts Labrecqtie Roy YeUe tnc Damam Insurance f him Financiai SfHVtCES Fimm Always at your service.lust a pfumc catf away.” Tel.(450) 263-0110 1-800-465-4230 106 Church St.Cowansville TIMKEN Where You Turn In Memory Of Our Veterans Timken Canada LP, 4 Victoria, Bedford.Quebec, Canada Phone 450-248 3316