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Brome County NEWS Wednesday, August 9, 2000 ROCH tR VALUE RES ;NC.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 Festival du Velo hooks up with Trans-Canada Trail celebrations DAVID ANDERSON/CORRESPONDENT Waterloo’s Denise and Yvon Lauzier were given the honour of carrying the official water bottle across the lake on surfbikes.Surfbikes carry Atlantic water across Waterloo Lake By David Anderson Record Correspondent Waterloo A big turnout and lots of new faces in town,” said Waterloo mayor Paul Masse as he looked over the many Festival du Velo 2000 activities on Saturday.Crowds gathered around the highly entertaining BMX high jumping and acrobatic bike show and there were plenty of things for the little ones in the shady park.The festival opened Friday night with hundreds participating in the annual ride through town, followed by a large fireworks display and outdoor disco.Waterloo resident Wilbur Wallace was one of many who turned out Saturday morning to see the ceremonial crossing of Atlantic Ocean water, which is on its way to Ottawa as part of the Trans-Canada Trail celebrations, across Waterloo Lake.Wallace made a donation to the building of the national trail and was proud to show his certificate bearing the name of his late sister Dorothy Wallace of Lennoxville.She will now have part of the trail named in her memory.SEE VELO, PAGE 5 Get out your running shoes West Brome’s CNRA run returns Aug.12 By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent West Brome West Brome will host its 21st annual run on Saturday, August 12, open to runners of all ages.Organizer and West Brome councilman George Bristol said the 20-kilometre run, covering scenic but unpaved dirt roads, is one of the most difficult runs in the province and is often used by serious runners as training for other marathons.The run began 21 years ago when Bristol, now retired, was working for CN and spending weekends in West Brome.He organized the run as an attempt to create a community event and convinced his employer to support the run.“The first year was a disaster,” said Bristol candidly, adding one runner bluntly told him that it was the worst run in which he had ever been involved.Chastened but undaunted, Bristol enlisted the help of Roger Pagé, whom he credits with helping to pull the race together.The night before one memorable run, he and Page put out the kilometre markers along the route only to have them stolen during the night by a local hooligan.The race went on.Now, the West Brome race draws 150 runners from Quebec, Vermont and other U.S.states.It is run primarily by local volunteers.“One of the things that I enjoy is seeing the families,” says Bristol.“Kids who started out working at the water stations are now running marathons.” Bristol himself will not be one of those running the gruelling 20-kilometre run."I run it, but not in it,” he adds glibly.For younger runners, or those at less than “personal best,” there is an alternative 5-kilometre route on Scott Road that one may walk or run.Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.at Fred Edward Park and the race is at 10 p.m.A small registration fee is charged, which covers the cost of the T-shirt that each runner receives, as well as helping to defray the cost of the medals.For more information, call Bristol at 450-263-6176.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 .Always at your service 7V OPEN DAILY 8-10 P.M.250 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton 243-6155 ¦~v; VVtLDfflThEATRE 104 N.Main St.St.Albans, Vt.V" AUGUST 11™ THR Eddie Mutphy in FH NUTTY PROFESSOR 2: THE KLUMPS 9 OUGH AUGUST 17™ Hamson Fort S MicWe Plate in EU WHAT LIES BENEATH 7 & 9:15 Kevin Bacon in HOLLOWMAN _ 2,7,9 H THOMAS 4 THE MAGIC RAILROAD 2 E |PO 111 X-MEN L-1 marnai ^ ^ A c .xV: Coming: Space Cowboys, Autumn in New York SEE PAGE! FOR DRIVE-IN yv Residence pour les Aînés / Retirement Residence Séjour convalescence ou de longue durée soins 24 h sur 24.28 Mount Echo, Knowlton (450) 242-4663 page 2 Wednesday, August 9, 2000 Brome County News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar August 11 & 12 65th Annual Flower Show sponsored by St.James the Apostle Anglican Church, Stanbridge East at 2:30 p.m.Admission charged.Tea, refreshments included in price of admission.Special, Wine & Cheese Social Evening with Harpist on Friday evening at 7 p.m.Admission, $7.These events will be held in the Memorial Hall.August 12 Mini-Putt Tournament and BBQ sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion, 120 Davignon, Cowansville at 3 p.m.Come and enjoy the afternoon with us.For more information please contact the Legion at 263-3543.Members and non-members are welcome! Every Saturday through August Flea Market sponsored by Knowlton United Church at 234 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Rain or shine! Donations for the church table gratefully accepted.Table rentals, $10.Contact R.Price (450) 243-5980.August 15 The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #99 will hold a General Meeting at 120 Davignon St., Cowansville, 7:30 p.m.All members are asked to attend.George Poll, President.August 18 Annual Silent Auction, Hay Ride and Com Boil at Creek Church, Foster from 7 - 9 p.m.Band music.Pick up for articles large or small as of now.Please call (450) 243-0094.Annual Chicken Barbecue Supper sponsored by Sutton United Church at 5:30 p.m.In order to ensure a seat for this popular event, ticket reservations can be made by calling 538-3137 or 538-2834.August 19 The 6th Annual Flea Market, sponsored by the Dunham U.C.W., on the grounds of the Dunham United Chinch, Main St., 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.To rent a table or space, call Barbara at 295-2348.Light lunch will be served by the U.C.W.for a small fee.Storytellers’ Festival to be held at West Brome Park from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m.Free admission.Includes puppet theatre, face painting, book exchange, stories for kids of all ages and more.For more information call (450) 243-1271.Summer Concert in Dunham at Ste.Croix Church at 5:30 p.m.featuring: Stana Bunea, Harpist and the Vocal Ensemble ‘Loane - Lafrerrier’ and Instrumental Trio ‘Kaffeehaus’.For more information and reservation, (450) 295-2621, 295-2882.Annual Icecream Social sponsored by the Mystic UCW in The Old School House.Serving at 5 p.m.$4 for Grownups and there will also be a Sales Table.All welcome! Arts Calendar Theatre Lac Brome’s Summer Season continues until August 19th.Don’t miss the last three weeks of Bloody Business, Big Mama, & The Importance of Being Earnest.Tickets are still available for Bowser & Blue, August 31, September 1, 2 & 3.For further information please call the Box Office at (450) 242-2270.August 20 Knowlton Harmony Band Sunday Evening Summer Concert at Cold-brooke Park (Beside The Mill Pond Dam) starting at 6 p.m.Alternative Knowlton Community Centre if raining.(Old Legion Hall).Free concert.All are welcome! Info.243-5432.Through August An exhibit of John Quinlan’s Paintings 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 St.Aidan, Sutton Junction, 1st, 3rd and 4th (Patronal Festival, Parish Of Brome Service) Sundays at 9:30 a.m; Ascension, West Brome, 1st Sunday at 11 a.m., 3rd Sunday at 9:30; Holy TYinity, Iron Hill, 1st & 3rd Sundays at 11 a.m; Stjohn Evangelist, Brome Village, 1st, 2nd (Outdoor Service and Picnic at Eugene and Annie Jones’) and 3rd Sundays at 11 a.m.All welcome.COWANSVILLE AREA PASTORAL CHARGE During the month of August there will be one service only at Emmanuel United Church, Cowansville 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.August 13th at the Mystic (Communion) at 10 a.m.Services are led by Rev.Malcolm Cogswell 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.H SCARY MOVIE (English) Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon., Tues., ¦¦ Wed., Thurs.: 7:00 p.m.Sat., Sun.: 1:00 p.m.fÎ3 y| PERFECT STORM (English) [TJ Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs.: 8:30 p.m.Sat., Sun.: 2:30 p.m.From August 11“ to August 17“ For info: 263-5900 • MATINEES • FRI MON * • TUES., * ’ WED * : $5.oo : DRIVE-INS ARE FUN! 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The major pitfall of HF radio operation is its unreliability."One day you talk to people in Europe and you won’t be able to reach Sherbrooke.” That also provides some of the excitement for ham operators, who never know where their signal will go and who may be listening.The cost of a basic set-up makes it a reasonably accessible hobby.He estimates that a basic VHF set-up with mobile antenna can be bought second-hand for under $300, and a new radio for $400.The antenna, cable and power supply may add on another $300, as well as club dues and training.Clubs such as the Townshippers Brome County News Wednesday, August 9, 2000 page 3 amateur radio club hits the waves * .4» fc T.Jp- \ m le bain '?yW-ti iLlEtlL hull 595 River St., Cowansville 266-0181 email: irisplus.com Rates from $803/month COURTESY TOWNSHIPPERS AMATEUR RADIO CLUB During last June's annual Radio Field Day, the club built an entire radio station in under 24 hours.Here, club president Marc Tardif works on top of a 40-foot tower, installing an antenna.Radio Amateur Club are an important part of emergency preparedness.“Each year the club takes part in a field day in June.We have 24 hours to set up an entire high-frequency (HF) radio station,” said Tardif.This involves installing a 40-foot tower and on top of that, a 30-foot hori- zontal antenna, as well as hundreds of feet of cable and wire.This year, 30 club members took part in the field day, including 10 who worked the entire 24-hour shift.Tardif said that clubs throughout North America take part in the creation of this one-day radio network and try to make as many contacts during the 24-hour period as possible.He notes that regional hospitals such as the BMP are set up for radio transmissions in the event of communication disruption and require only a radio operator and his radio to begin operation.There is another, more immediate, use for radio operator’s skills.For ‘search and rescue’ operations,’ such as when a child is lost in a wooded area, the club’s mobile radio unit can be used for communications between searchers when other means of communication are not possible.Tardif said that this is especially handy in mountainous areas such as the Bolton Pass, where natural topography may block radio signals.There, the club sets up a portable “repeater” to boost the signal, enabling teams of searchers to remain in communication.So, those of us who worry about when the next ice storm will hit may sleep a bit more comfortably knowing that even when the lines are down and the power is out, the Townshippers Amateur Radio Club will be setting up their antennas.For more information about the club, contact Marc Tardif at (450) 770-8068 (call sign VA2MT); or Bernard Vaudry at (450) 293-1222 (call sign VE2BQV).The public may also visit their Web site at http://www.virtuel.qc.ca/trac/.KNOWLBANKS SENIORS RESIDENCE JARDINS IRIS & PLUS HOURS: Mon.-Fri.: 8-5; Sat/Sun.: 9-5 .I .I.I., I.¦ a.¦¦¦¦.il.,¦iv.jyi li.i.¦ï„ Wander along our 3-acre paths in the sun and shade gardens.The blooming season has arrived,!! • Day Lilies • Hostas • Astibles COMPANION PLANTS Danielle Paquette, owner bathrooms Joy & Ernie Banks, 399 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton, Qc (450) 243-6455 ^Courville Geriatric Center^) For the best in Nursing, and where caring is a living tradition Since uyyy “Because We Care" Cour ville Residence Personalized Care - Short term / long term - Paliative / Emergencies Rooms available now 5,305 Courville Ave, Waterloo, Quebec Courville Home Care Offers you the comprehensive care and the same great attention that you would receive at the Courville Geriatric Centre.We now have the full range of HOME CARE SERVICES available.Give us a call, extension 227.• Assessment & Management Care K Helping you help yourself! (450) 539-1821 www.belage.qc.ca/english page 4 Wednesday, August 9, 2000 Brome County News Gas cans, bed liners an explosive combination If you own a pickup truck with a bed liner, or know someone who does, pay attention.What you read here could save a life.In recent years plastic bed liners have become extremely popular with pickup truck owners.The liners are great for sparing pickup trucks from all kinds of abuse, keeping the box shiny and new for years.The only criticism of the liners in the past was that they tended to be slippery, so you had to be a little more careful getting in and out of the back.But now there’s a much more serious concern: Apparently there have been a number of incidents where pickup truck users head out to their local service station to get a gas can filled up.Dropping the tail gate, the service station attendant fills the gas can right where it’s sitting.As they are doing so, the whole thing explodes into a ball of flame.So far there have been 23 incidents of injury and death from this type of mishap, due to a build-up of static electricity- Static electricity and gas pumps can be a deadly combination.Aircraft are always connected to a ground wire during fueling to ensure static electricity is not an issue.The same practice is also followed by the big tanker trucks at the major fuel depots.At gas stations the pumps are wired so that when the hose touches the metal filler pipe of a car or truck, everything is safely grounded.However the pickup truck bed liners insulate the gas can from the body of the vehicle.The static electricity caused by the act of pumping fuel has nowhere to go, and the next thing you know you’re on your way to the burn unit, or the morgue.The problem is serious enough that both the Ford Motor Corp.and Standard Oil have released advisories against the practice of filling a gas can in the back of a pickup truck.Fortunately there is a simple solution: Take the can out of the truck, place it on the ground and fill it up from there.It requires a wee bit more lifting effort, but it could save your life.Troubled Tires Speaking of Ford, the automaker announced last week that it is reviewing the safety of Firestone tires.The tires have been cited as the cause of a number of accidents, and to date 21 fatal crashes in the United States have been linked to defective Firestones.The tires in question, the Firestone ATX, ATX II and Wilderness tires, are standard equipment when you buy a new Ford truck or sport-utility vehicle.In the 193 incidents reported so far, the casings peeled off the outside of the tires, causing a sudden blowout and loss of control.A lot of those blowouts caused accidents, including the 21 deaths and an unspecified number of injuries.Many of the accidents involved Ford Explorers, the company’s most popular SUV model.Ford spokesman Ken Zino said the automaker will take action as soon as the cause of the disintegrating tires is found.Under The Hood Maurice Crossfield Le repos au jardin L’été avance rapidement et au jardin les plantes poussent plus lentement.Les mauvaises herbes aussi semblent moins rapides à se pointer.C’est donc le temps idéal pour se reposer au jardin en fermant les yeux sur ce qu’il a à faire.Déjà les jours sont plus courts et les nuits plus fraîches.L’automne viendra bien sûr et il faudra penser à préparer les plantes pour leur période de sommeil de l'hiver.Mais, pour le moment, il est trop tard pour essayer de reproduire les jardins impeccables des livres en couleurs que nous avons feuilletés l’hiver dernier.Il est cependant temps de profiter du jardin, de nous reposer, de méditer et de rêver sans entendre la voix affaiblie qui nous rappelle tout ce qui reste à faire.Et puis, il n’est pas nécessaire de copier ces jardins tout à fait impeccables qui ne semblent jamais piétinés et où il n’y a aucun signe de vie humaine.Mon goût personnel penche vers le jardin plutôt sauvage et naturel et aussi moins exigeant.On peut planifier la saison prochaine en sachant que le travail que cela exigera n’est pas pour aujourd’hui.En attendant, le jardin peut nous enseigner comment ne pas jardiner, comment admirer le chaos dont la nature se charge lorsque nous n’intervenons pas II fait bon d'apprécier ce qui est sans être obsédé par ce qui devrait être fait.Sans la voix du devoir qui chuchote de plus en plus faiblement, on peut entendre le chant des oiseaux, observer les colibris boire le nectar des fleurs rouges en battant des ailes des cen- taines de fois à la seconde, entendre le doux murmure de l’eau, le vent dans les feuilles, la voix des grenouilles et allongés, observer les nuages bouger lentement dans l’atmosphère.Le jardinier a aussi des besoins.Il ne reste que le bruit empoisonnant des tondeuses à gazon à disparaître jusqu’à la dernière tonte de la saison.Si seulement des silencieux étaient exigés sur ces machines qui deviendraient moins infernales.Peut-être, cela se produira-t-il dans un avenir rapproché.Il est toujours permis de rêver.Entre Nous Thérèse Bernard • Gracious living for retired people • Private rooms with bath • Home-cooked meals • Caring personnel on duty 24 hr./day • Doctor on call, generator emergency system, cable, TV • Delightful environment • Near central services; churches, banks, hospital, CLSC For more information call the Manager: 450-263-4404 European famine with V * ¦ ¦ «W ^L-ÏÉ.-* £****?> .'**« .„., Li 'H* .*v> r-V* y„ ¦» -t : **V ¦v*».*S^;ô£$**îtois**ÿ ¦ :.,w£i.:k: CAROUNE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT The winner of “musical sacks" makes it to the remaining sack a step ahead of the last remaining contestant.y * else today’s enterprising agricultural community can conjure up.Decorated tricycles and participants trundling along in wheelbarrows should only add to the fun.Judges will “We have just about anything that has feathers coming in this year - poultry, ducks, turkeys, pigeons, and of of course a huge variety of rabbits.’ "Seems as though retired farmers try to keep their hand in and end up with fancy7 poultry or pigeons or something.And of course, the town lads, these small animals are the oniy thing they can keep.1 think they all end up coming to the fair.” Entries are up in other areas as well, particularly the horses and Holstein dairy animals.Hereford and Angus cattle will compete in the beef section and several demonstration herds of exotic cattle such as Salers and Belted Galloways will be on the grounds as well.Saturdayls highlights include the usual horse classes at the grandstand and an antique farm machinery display as well.Sunday is farmer’s day with country music featured all day, Kentucky chicken lunch offered in the Knights of Columbus building, and farm tractor pulling at the grandstand.This is also the day fair organizers pull the winning sweepstakes ticket from a hat and announce the $10,000.first prize winner.Anyone can purchase a ticket up to 2 p.m.Sunday.The price is $100, but buyers also get two four-day passes to the fair, worth $20 each, plus four passes to the annual AutoFest slated for the first weekend in September.Only 500 tickets are in print, so buyers’ odds are pretty good.Ten prizes will be given and the first place winner may choose to buy farm machinery, or take home the cash.Gate admission to the fair is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $6 for youngsters.A four-day pass is $20.Gates open at 8 a.m., close at 11 p.m., except Sunday when they close at 7.Manager Beaulac says despite its age the Bedford Fair is staying young.“We seem to have more and more younger people turning up as volunteers each year,” she says, and “that means new input into fair programs and organization.” she said.The fair is fairly independent too.“The only money we get from the government now is a percentage, based on fair attendance, from casino profits.And also in cattle halter classes, we get a little help.But the budget for such an event is quite staggering and we are very thankful these young people are showing so much enthusiasm.They are energetic, willing to work and full of ideas.And more important, they have been coming back now for the past two or three years - and bringing their friends.“That tells me and the fair board, young people are thinking this is an important event.” “In two years we’ll be celebrating 175 years of Missisquoi County Fairs.Now with the interest of the younger people, we feel we need not worry about the next 175.” page 12 Wednesday, August 9, 2000 Brome County News Seeking host for T-Day 2001 Townshippers’ Association is presently accepting bids from local communities to host the Townshippers' Day 2001 festivities.This annual event is the Association’s day of celebration, and typically attracts more than 6,000 participants.Every year a different town is selected to host the activities, entertainment, an Annual General Meeting in mid September.It is a great opportunity for the community to show off its unique character and local talent.Townshippers’ Association was founded in 1979 to promote the interests, cultural identity and vitality of the English-speaking community of the Eastern Townships.Over the years the Association has evolved into a multi-faceted organization whose policies and activities are governed by a board of directors, and carried out by various committees, volunteers and staff members.Communities wishing to host Townshippers’ Day 2001 should include a description of their rational and interest for hosting Townshippers’ Day and expected support from the municipality.Townshippers’ Association has set requirements in place to facilitate the planning of the event.Basic requirements to host Townshippers’ Day include: • the official support of the municipal council, • that the host community be able to supply parking for between 5,000 and 8,000 visitors; • indoor and outdoor space to accommodate the opening ceremonies, 50 or more artisan displays, numerous information booths, children’s and youth activities, entertainment and food kiosks; a strong volunteer base to plan, organize and proceed with Townshippers’ Day events.Correspondence from interested communities must be received by Sept.30, 2000.Please send applications to the Sherbrooke office: 2355 Galt West, Sherbrooke, Qc.J1K HI All applications will be gratefdlly received and carefully studied.The decision as to which community will host the event will be made in October.For further information: (819) 566-5717 Townshippers Associa tion 1j ét*** 91919] 12000.Save up to *600 TmÇj jmJIBRS 300 Garden Tractor 260 Garden Tractor 5xi Garden Tractor LAWN TRACTOR XL 12 - 17 HP • 25” - 44” mower deck • Hydrostatic or gear transmission • Trailer & grass / leaves bagger available XL Lawn Tractor LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR •14 to 23 HP • Liquid cooling and diesel (optional) • Power steering and cruise control (optional) • Accessories available Snow blower, tiller and dozen blade No payment, no interest til year April 2001 or 0% interest Tractors fit Riding Mowers tee m