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The Colebrook Chronicle
Friday, June 16, 2017
Around The Region
During routine check-in with a client, ServiceLink found that the
client being called was suffering from a medical emergency and was
unable to summon help. Quick action from Jeff Violette, ServiceLink
Options Counselor, resulted in medical help. Tri-County Community
Action is proud to recognize Jeff for his quick response and profes-
sionalism, saying “What may seem like a simple call of caring might
well have ended up saving a life.” Pictured, from left: Paul Robitaille
(Coös ServiceLink Resource Center Manager), Andrea Brochu
(Energy, Elder and Outreach Services Division Director), Jeff Violette
(Options Counselor), Jennifer Blais (Options Counselor), and Cheryl
O'Malley (Options Counselor). Courtesy photo.
FIELD GAMES DAY
Wednesday morning, excite-
ment levels were through the
roof for grade 5 and 6 students
from all the elementary schools
in the Eastern Townships. It was
Field Games Day, and all were
headed to Parc de Saint-Al-
phonse-de-Liguori in Sher-
brooke.
That morning, the Chronicle
took a drive over to Sherbrooke
to attend the Field Games and
check out the action. We arrived
at 9:45 a.m. to find the buses
rolling in loaded with excited
children wanting to have fun
with their friends and future
friends. The weather was hot, as
hundreds of students from Saw-
yerville, Cookshire, Bury, Len-
noxville, Sherbrooke, and many
other schools around the town-
ships embarked on a fun day of
games and sports. This all took
place under the watchful eye of
many organizers and volunteers
from all the schools.
The students were made up
into teams of 28 and given a color
of shirt, with 14 boys and 14
girls. These teams were made up
of children from all the schools.
This brings all together, and
gives these students a chance to
make new friends before heading
to high school in the fall. Many
gym teachers were there to help
the students with their activities
and ensure safety for all. Many
parents also came to cheer on
their children.
It might have been a very hot
day but it didn't seem to bother
these students much. The chil-
dren headed home mid-after-
noon, tired and a bit sunburned,
but happy from their fun day.
–Corey Bellam
FRIENDSHIP DAY
CELEBRATES 28TH YEAR
Saturday, the Town of Len-
noxville certainly sprang to life
with the holding of the 28th
annual Friendship Day. The fun
all kicked off around 9 a.m. with
a book sale at the Lennoxville
Library, and then it was time for
a wide array of activities to
include an art show, indoor and
outdoor music and dance, family
activities on the Lennoxville Ele-
mentary School grounds, and
many places to eat, to include
Strawberry Shortcake made by
the Army Navy and Air Force
ladies.
At 10:30 a.m., the sound of
sirens could be heard coming
down the street and all knew it
was time for the parade to start.
Before long, the parade came
into sight filled with floats from
local businesses and organiza-
tions–along with many clowns.
The Shriners came rolling down
the street in their little red fire
trucks, much to the delight of all
young and older. Music filled the
street with action in all corners.
After the parade, it was time
to go check out the food stands
and fill up with a wide array of
foods. Then it was time to check
out the many vendors along the
way to the gazebo to listen to
music from Jan Graham, Lucian
Beauchemin, the Drew Family,
the Rainbow Country Cloggers,
David McBurney, and many oth-
ers to keep dancing feet moving
all afternoon. The day ended up
with fireworks lighting up the
sky over Atto Beaver Park at
dark. This brought Friendship
Day 2017 to a close and all
headed home from their busy day.
–Corey Bellam
This cart full of stylish friends were dressed up and ready for the parade at the 28th annual Lennoxville
Friendship Day events this past Saturday. Corey Bellam photo.
Left photo: Some of the action taking place during the Eastern Townships Field Day, bringing students
from multiple area schools together for a day of outdoor activity. Right photo: During Lennoxville’s
Friendship Day events, the Lennoxville Art Group hosted a painting exhibition at the Amedee Beaudoin
Community Center. Corey Bellam photos.
As per tradition, the Montreal Alouettes Football Team have been training at Coulter Field on the campus
of Bishop’s University, in Lennoxville, Que. Corey Bellam photo.