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CVR Turns 50
WEEKEND COMMEMORATION OF THE GOLDEN JUBILEE

From October 6 to 8, over 1000 former stu- people, this event reunited former students as
dents of the Chateauguay Valley Regional well as former teachers, and featured a lavish
High School came back to celebrate the 50th buffet which included two carvery stations,
anniversary of the school. Many activities along with music and dancing.
were on offer throughout the weekend, start-
ing Friday evening. Earlier that day, family activities had been
organized. Children could participate in many
Friday’s events featured a basketball game outdoors activities such as the Cross Country
with players from the class of 1967-68, the Fun Run. The Farmer’s Market was also pres-
school’s first year of existence. This was fol- ent with its offering of various local products.
lowed by an alumni concert, which included Sunday’s event schedule was more relaxed,
former musical talent from the school. Many and featured a softball game. Overall, it was a
of those students have participated in the fun weekend for former students and
school’s talent shows over the years. teachers, who got a chance to reunite and
The main event of the weekend was a gala, reminisce, for some after many years. n
held Saturday night. Attended by over 400

Connor Stacey

IN BRIEF

Hemmingford’s Creations Exhibition Betty Riel Foundation Fundraiser
On November 4, 2017, at the Hemmingford Recreation Centre, 550 Goyette, from 10 a.m. On October 20th from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., the Betty Riel Foundation invites all to the
to 4 p.m. Come and enjoy the many talents of Hemmingford. You can enjoy a hot reopening of the Walchaven County Center, located at 35 Hector Street in Ormstown.
beverage and mingle with the artisans. Maybe you will find that perfect Christmas gift. They will host a Spaghetti Supper fundraiser. All benefits will go to the Betty Riel
Local artists will provide the music. Hope to see you all there! Foundation. This foundation funds rides to cancer patients for their treatments. Tickets
can be purchased either via Betty Riel at 450-264-3570 or Carolyn Labelle at 450-601-3735,
or at the door.
Book Sale at the Wyman Memorial United Church October 4, 2017
Wyman Memorial United Church of Canada is having a huge English used book sale with Diane Rainville Art Exhibition
some French books available on October 27, 2017, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and at the Little Green Library
October 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There is a very large selection of hardcover and
The Little Green Library is pleased to announce its next art exhibition by Diane Rainville, a
paperback, fiction, nonfiction, reference, children’s, special books, and magazines (e.g.
resident of St-Anicet for the past 11 years. Five years ago, she took a course in painting
National Geographic, Smithsonian, etc.) available at lowest prices, such as 2 books for
with acrylics; however, the medium did not appeal to her at all. Happily, her professor
$1.00. This is a great opportunity to stock up on your winter reading needs. Don’t miss this
suggested she try working with pastels... An immediate passion. Mrs. Rainville has
popular event. All proceeds to go to local and international projects. Events such as the The Southwest News
exhibited a number of times and in 2015 received the first prize in an exhibition-contest
book sale enables the Outreach Committee to disperse funds twice a year to charities,
at Valédar in Valleyfield. The vernissage will be held on Saturday, October 21 from 2 to
foundations, etc. Thank you for your continued support. This would not be possible
4 p.m. at the library, at 4 Lorne street in Huntingdon. Everyone is welcome to come and
without you. For more information you can contact Criss at 203-243-5435 or Marion
enjoy her appealing works with a glass of wine or a coffee. or. Tickets cost $12.00 each.
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