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Dog Pageant 2008

Knowlton’s annual Dog Pageant is on again Victoria Day week-end and this year it is being organized through the auspices of the Brome Lake Chamber of Commerce. Sunday, May 18, 2008 will see the 8th annual parade of man’s best friend and the buzz is already happening in the village. The village, already well known as a “dog” town, is home to two Canadian champions and it is said that there are others hidden in the surrounding hills.

 

A fundraiser for the Frontier Animal Society and Montérégie SPCA, the public can vote for the “Best In Store” dog using ballots at participating Knowlton stores, or at Pur Animal  in West Brome. Votes for “Best In Store” dogs cost $1.00 and each ballot is automatically entered into a draw for prizes donated by local merchants.

 

Store dogs participating are from Arts & Antiquites A La Carte, Brome Lake Books, Davies Antiques, L’Emporium, England Hill, Galerie Knowlton, Jouets du Village, La Coiffure, Paddie’s Boutique, PawFormance, Pur Animal, Rococo, The Shack and Woolrich.

 

As well, individual dog owners can enter their pooch in the “Open Invitational” category in order to participate in the parade and win prizes. Registration forms are available in Knowlton’s boutiques and the cost is $5.00. Registration must be received before May 16.

 

Last year, dozens of dogs and their owners joined in the fun at Coldbrook Park, where dogs play games and win doggie prizes and treats for different feats. “Last year’s event raised substanial funds for both the Frontier Animal Society and the Montérégie SPCA,”says organizer Judith Duncanson. “As well, the event has become a rite-of-spring for the families of the area. Kids bring their dogs and have a great time. And a lot of this is thanks to the cooperation of the Town as it has become truly a community event.” 

 

Dogs registered in the “Open Invitational” will join the “In Store” dogs in the pooch parade that wends its way down the hill to arrive at Coldbrook Park at 1 p.m. from Ambience de Garage, behind the England Hill boutique at 104 Lakeside.

 

For more information, please contact :


Judith Duncanson, (450) 242-2491
        

 
Rues Principales update

For the Rues Principales project, as of the beginning of May, we have:

 

Distributed information concerning the flowering contest for businesses on the main roads of Brome Lake.

Distributed pamphlets on the progress report summary in a variety of businesses in the whole of Brome Lake.

Prepared surveys for business owners, employees and tourists, which the committee is now working on.

Gathered data on where the clientele of various businesses comes from during a typical, low season week.

Compiled data on all the businesses in the area

Gathered statistical data on how much is spent in one year on various items, such as food and clothing. 

 

The committee for this project had a meeting on:

April 21, 2008 to review certain changes to the various surveys

April 3, 2008 to discuss the survey for residents as well as the next public assembly which will be an image session, where a power point presentation of the region will be presented.  

March 12, 2008 to clarify the short term goals and decide who will be in charge of what.

February 6, 2008 to discuss the press conference that was held that same day.

January 21, 2008 to bring the committee together for the first time and to explain the reason for this project and the method of proceeding.

 

The next meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2008 to make sure that everything is in place for the public assembly which will be held on May 27, 2008 from 7pm to 9pm at the community centre (270 Victoria road).

 

At the Chamber of Commerce, we have progress reports for the meetings that were held by the committee, pamphlets and various information on the Rues Principales foundation, as well as information cards that introduce different aspects and give suggestions on how to alter them, (aspects such as doors and windows, public spaces, the image of a business, etc.). We invite you to come see us for any information that you require concerning this project.

 

Rues Principales Comities :

 

Embellish the windows of vacant buildings:

Maddia Esquerre

Marc Belliveau

Joëlle Chartrand

 

Beautify the town with flowers:

Johanne Morin

Marc Belliveau

 

Decorate the businesses with flowers and greenery:  

Helen Brown

Debbie Hornig

Sue Scott

Karin Seguin

Paula Richardson

 

Officials documents available at Town of Brome Lake website

 
 

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