Sherbrooke Record

Presidenti­al bluster could be catastroph­ic

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It would appear that the US president knows little of history or just chooses to ignore it. Acts like the schoolyard bully, boasting of his prowess with little regard for all those around him. He likes the sound of his own voice, speaking in volumes that drown out the voices of reason which surround him. He fails to understand that words spoken are not words forgotten. Unfortunat­ely, his bluster can result in catastroph­ic consequenc­es to a world of innocents who wish merely to live on, working on improving their lot in life. The American people elected him to speak on their behalf and it will be for the American people to either support him or remove him from that position.

I enclose a poem that sums up where we are at this moment in time.

Granby

Tickets are just $50 for a single or $85 for a couple and include a stroll through the six buildings that comprise the museum and house thousands of artifacts from our collection­s. They are the Paul Holland Knowlton Cabin, the Paul Holland Knowlton Memorial Academy, the Martin Annex, the Marion Phelps Building, and the Old Fire Hall and Shed.

Tickets also include unlimited wine and other beverages, cheese, and appetizers which will be served with a smile throughout the museum. Desserts and coffee, including our signature summer of 2017 “Confederat­ion Coffee,” will be served under the big tent on the lawn where Master of Ceremonies Cam Brown, will preside over the official launch of our new “Adopt an Artifact” program.

With all but three items from the catalogue already pre-adopted, Cam should not have to work too hard! He’ll be peddling “mystery envelopes” for $50, each of which contain the identity of a small, strange artifact, as well as showcasing selected “à la carte” possibilit­ies for $400. It is hoped that the remaining three catalogue artifacts, which are the Threshing Machine ($750), the Potash Kettle ($1,000), and the Drinking Fountain ($1,000), will be adopted in advance of the gala. If they are not, Cam will have his work cut out for him! In addition to the artifacts up for adoption, there will also be a silent auction of specially selected items on which to bid.

If you would like to adopt an artifact and/or purchase tickets to “Night at the Museum,” please contact us at 450-2436782. Our catalogue of artifacts can be viewed at bromemuseu­m.com/adopt-anartifact.

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