The record, 26 juillet 2000, Supplément 1

Brome County NEW Wednesday, July 26, 2000 ROÇH mlR VALUERES ¦inch 450-242-2544 Specialized General Contractor Excavation, hydraulic rock breaker, demolition, foundation, septic system, drainage, artificial ponds all sizes, public and private roads, landshaping, aggregate, top soil, field stone, bulk transport.The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome-Missisquoi Brome Lake Ducks’ sales migrating south Company receives HACCP certification By Shawn Berry Brome Lake Now that Brome Lake Ducks has received health standards certification needed to sell to many foreign markets, the president of the company says he expects to double sales to the United States.“Twenty per cent of our exports already go to the United States,” said Claude Trottier, president of Brome Lake Ducks.“By getting this certification we stayed on the list of those who can export to the United States and now we expect to double our sales to the U.S.in four or five years.” In the last seven years, the company has tripled both its production and workforce.The company now employs 110 people, processes 1.6 million ducks a year and has sales in excess of $10 million.The abattoir is only the eighth in Quebec to receive the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification.43 other abattoirs in the province are currently pursuing the certification.“We were among the first to get it,” said Trottier.“But I think it’s going to be an obligation to have it in the future.” Sylvain Bedard, an inspector for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency who was at Brome Lake Ducks to award the certification last week, explained that the main idea behind HACCP is “to look for problem areas, and where problem areas may develop, to find systems to control them.” Dr.Daniel Perron, who was with Bédard to deliver the designation, added that inspectors will drop in for random checks to ensure HACCP protocols for the slaughterhouse are being followed by the company and it’s employees.“The employees really participated in the programme,” said Trottier.“Without the cooperation of the employees, you don’t get your certification.” Please see ducks page Ride 'em cowboy CAROUNE KEHNE/RECORD CORRESPONDENT W—"'- l 'Û 1.:.psgil 1 1 I H - # : WM Mriipii .âsi» The dust was flying at Bedford Fairgrounds last July 15-16 as some 60 riders participated in an equestrian event that tested both horse and rider.For more on this please see Pages 5-6 r "V" Pierre Marziali Pharmacist Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed.9 - 8 p.m.Thurs.& Fri.9 - 9 p.m.Sat.9 - 5 p.m.408 South St, Cowansville 263-2171 ESSAÎM A Always at your service y ImthhMtprti OPEN DAILY 8-10 P.M.250 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton 243-6155 ~VwELDmTuEÂrëË UlTY' JULY 28™ THRO Eddie Murphy ïi [E3 NUTTY PROFESSOR 2: THE KLUMPS 2.7,9 UGH AUGUST 3’D Harrison Fort S Michelle Mer in l«"H WHAT LIES BENEATH 2.7,9:15 - POKÉMON 2000 HIIMt.'.ni 2 Gw Clooney in THE PERFECT STORM 7 | roui SCARY MOVIE «•''mm 9:15 0 Coming: Hollowman & Space ^/V Cowboys.Coyote Ugly SEE PAGE 2 FOR DRIVE-IN y\^ Résidence pour les Aînés / Retirement Residence “A place to call home!” 28 Mount Echo, Knowlton (450) 242-4663 N J page 2 Wednesday, July 26, 2000 Brome County News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar July 29 Flea Market sponsored by Knowlton United Church at 234 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Every Saturday through August.Rain or shine! Donations for the church table gratefully accepted.Table rentals, $10.Contact R.Price (450) 243-5980.July 30 There will be a Hymn Sing at St.Michael and All Angels’ Church, Bolton Glen at 7:30 p.m.Everyone is welcome! August 10 Theatre Luncheon sponsored by the BMP Hospital Auxiliary at Auberge West Brome, 11:30 a.m.Theatre presentation of‘The Importance of being Earnest’ by Irish/English wit, Oscar Wilde at Knowlton Pub Playhouse at 2 p.m.All proceeds to benefit Hospital.Tickets available at Hospital Boutique, $30.Arts Calendar July 29 Auditions: Sunshine Theatre Productions is holding auditions for its November production of Guys & Dolls, a musical fable of Broadway, sponsored by Glen Mountain.Men and women of all ages are needed for 25 roles.Auditions are taking place this Saturday, July 29, from 1 to 5 p.m.For an appointment, please call 450-539-3604.July 29 & 30 Border Craft Show at Curling Club, Capelton Rd., Rte.108, North Hatley.Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Free Admission.Canteen.More than 75 tables with items such as bird-houses, decorative plates, sewing, jewellery, clothing for adults and children, dried flowers, weaving, paintings, ceramics, teddy bears, honey, window decorations, dolls, cement lawn ornaments, maple products, Peruvian musical instruments, wood, soap, silk scarves, candles, mirrors, antique windows and mirrors, knitting and much more.Profits from table rentals go to organize a summer camp for children aged 3 -12 years in Stanstead.For info, call Allan Nourse (819) 876-2943.August 5 & 6 Border Craft Show at Community Centre, 191 Main, Marbleton.Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.Free admission.Canteen Available.About 50 tables.Profits from table rentals to to organize a summer camp for children aged 3 -12 years old in Stanstead.For info.Allan Nourse (819) 876-2943.August 6 & 23 Knowlton Harmony Band Sunday Evening Summer Concert Series at Cold-brooke Park (beside The Mill Pond Dam) starting at 6 p.m.Alternative Knowlton Community Centre if raining.(Old Legion Hall).All concerts are free and all are welcome! August 5 -13 Exhibition Parall’elles at Brome County Historical Society, 130 Lakeside, Knowlton from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m.daily.Duo painting artists Monique Genest and Therese Montembault have been studying art together for many years.All welcome! Through August An exhibit of John Quinlan’s Paint- ings will be on display at Pettes Memorial Library, 276 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton for the month of August.Weekdays, 12 -4:30 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.Church Services 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 & 10 a.m.Sunday School and Nursery, 10 a.m.The Rev.Ralph T.Leavitt - Pastor.Allow us to welcome you! KNOWLTON/CREEK PASTORAL CHARGE Worship & Song by members & Rev.Burn Purdon Creek United, Foster, 9:30 a.m.Knowlton United, Knowlton, 11 a.m.Everyone welcome.PARISH OF BROME There will be one service each Sunday in the Parish of Brome for the first four Sundays in July.Each service will be at 9:30 a.m: On the 5th Sunday July 30th: Ascension, West Brome 9:30 a.m.; St.Aidan, Sutton Junction 9:30 a.m; Holy Trinity, Iron Hill 11 a.m.; St.John Evangelist, Brome Village 11 a.m.All welcome.COWANSVILLE AREA PASTORAL CHARGE During the month of July there will only be one service at East Farnham United Church at 9:30 a.m.All welcome! GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH SUTTON Warmly welcomes you to join us in Worship of the Lord.Service, Sundays, 10:30 a.m.at 52 Principale Sud.The Rev.Tim Smart, Rector.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, COWANSVILLE invites you to worship and fellowship Sunday mornings at 9 a.m.and 10:30 a.m., 409 South St.This active little church has a nursery and Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.Drop in or call 263-2662.May God Bless You.The Rev.Richard Randall.BEDFORD PASTORAL CHARGE invites you to come and worship with us.July 23 in Stanbridge East at 10 a.m.Services are led by Rev.Brett Anningson.BAPTIST CHURCHES - Sunday Services: Mansonville Baptist, 9:30 a.m.; Olivet Baptist, Sutton, 11 a.m.All welcome.Community Notes Do you wish you could read better?Need help with basic math?Call the YA-MASKA LITERACY COUNCIL.Work one-on-one with a tutor and learn at your own pace.Lessons are FREE, private and confidential.Learning can be fun so why not do something for yourself today?Call Wendy at 263-7503.EMAIL YOUR CLASSIFIED TO US! 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