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Page 16 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, April 15, 2016 Around The Region (Continued from page 14) Saint Louis de France Church in East Angus, Que., to check out the East Angus and regional Art and Woodworking Show. We entered this majestic old church to find close to 20 artisans displaying their work, which included quilting, wooden toys, wooden bowls, paintings, handcrafted jewelry, knitting and much more to see and enjoy. This event has become a tradition for many years now and I'm sure it will continue for many years to come. We came in contact with Jocelyn Huppe, who this reporter likes to call The Butterfly Man because he uses real butterflies in his crafts. This year he has started making very pretty cutting boards out of small pieces of wood. Just across from him was Gerard Tardif from near Richmond, Que., and his wooden bowls, wine glasses and even hand made wooden urns for cremated ashes. We also found a man from Asbestos, Que., by the name of Denis Lacharite with his handmade wooden toys. This fellow can certainly make good toys. The walls were lined with paintings done by local artists. This special Art Show had the perfect setting being in this historic old church that beauty is in every corner. We met and talked with people from near and far. –Corey Bellam JEFFERSON FIREMAN’S ASSOCIATION COOK-OFF Get your recipes out and get ready for the Jefferson Fireman’s Associations Annual Soup, Chowder, and Chili Cook off on Sunday, May 1, from 5-7 p.m. at the Jefferson Fire Station. Contestants can enter as many categories as they would like. Businesses and professional cooks are welcome. Entrants should bring at least a crockpot of their entry along with a list of ingredients to the Fire Station about 4:30 p.m. There will also be children’s categories which they can enter their own soup, chowder, or chili. Those who would like to only taste the cooking of the “North Country’s Best Cooks,” come from 5-7 p.m. The admission is $6 per person, and children under five are free. There will also be drinks and homemade pastries. Come have a good time and taste the best food in the North Country. There will be some raffles. Jefferson Fire Dept. supporter hats, t-shirts, and mugs will be on sale. For any questions, call Bill Jones at 8372264, email [email protected] or just contact any member of the Jefferson Fire Dept. A dog in mid-air, moments before making a splash at the Aqua-Dogs competition at the Sherbrooke Pet Show and Canine Agility Competition. Corey Bellam photo. A purebred Carlin makes a new friend. Corey Bellam photo. Dog trainer Carl Desjardins and his student both gave us a smile. Corey Bellam photo.