The record, 13 juin 1991, Cahier B

Section B mm.thc| iirwlfPirtl Thursday, June 13, 1991 Brome Countx News a^ets See page 5 RECORD KATHY MERCIER î.cro ?'HW BE OUR GUEST — Specialities: B.B.Q.Ribs & Steaks SATURDAY — BUFFET ALL YOU CAN EAT (Roast Beef, Lamb, Etc.) SUNDAY BRUNCH 10:30 to 2:30 p.m.Rte 139 West Brome (514) 263-3294 THOSE REFINED GIFTS & DISCOVERIES NEW LOCATION 30 LAKESIDE (diagonally opposite Polol Knowlton.Que.264 KNOWLTON RD.KNOWLTON.QUEBEC S 514-243-0130 B2—The RECORD—Thursday.June 13, 199 Brome Comfy Community Billboard Community Calendar Friday, June 14 The Town of Brome Lake is holding a Public Consultation to present the contents of the proposed master plan and to hear comments from the public.This consultation will be held at the Oddfellow's Hall, 476 Knowlton Road at 7.June 14 and 15 Grace Church in Sutton is holding its Annual Auction starting at 10.If you have any articles to donate to this auction, please call Warden Keith Russell at 538-2898, Rev.Tim Smart at 538-8137, to arrange pickup.Refreshments will be available on the grounds.Auctioneer is Denis P.Dunn.There will also be a sale of jeans, shirts, a white elephant stall and rummage on Saturday from 2 till 7 and Sunday, 9 till closing.Saturday, June 15 Happy Father’s Day.Monday, June 17 The General Meeting for the members of the Canadian Legion Branch 56 of Granby will be held at 7:30 at the Legion House, 172 Court Street, Granby.Information 375-5303.Tuesday, June 18 A 500 Card Party sonsored by the Brome Ladies Guild will be held in Brome Hall at 7:30.Prizes and refreshments.Admission charged.Everyone welcome.Saturday, June 22 Come for cake and dessert at the annual Fulford Strawberry Social from 5 till 8.Bake table, handmade quilt raffle, white elephant table and outdoor games will be the order of the day.Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children under 12.The event is sponsored by Fulford's Social and Recreation Clubs.Church Services A Father's Day Festival will be held on the front lawn at the Dunham United Church from 11 till 2.For the benefit of the Dunham U.C.W.In case of rain, will be held in the hall.There will be barbecued hot dogs for sale while walking around to home-made baked tables, mini-Flea Market table, games to try and for the children only: a clown handing out free balloons.Come experience a little fun with us in Dunham.A Father's Day Breakfast at the Royal Canadian Legion, 120 Davignon Blvd.in Cowansville from 10 to 1.Everyone welcome.The District of Bedford Association for the Mentally Retarded Inc.cordially invites the public to an Open House at Camp Garagona, in Frelighsburg from 2 till 4.St.Paul's United Church in Waterloo is holding a Flea Market from 10 till 3.Tables $8.For information call 539- 3135.A Spring Salad Luncheon and Sale will be held at the Knowlton United Church from 11:30 to 1:30.The menu includes ham, french bread, assorted salads, squares, coffee and tea.Admission $5 for adults and $3 for children.NOTE: Due to a number of unforeseen circumstances, the Calvary United Church Women of Sutton regret they have to cancel the Ice Cream Social scheduled for June 15.We ask our members and friends if they so desire, to make a donation to the U.C.W.treasurer in lieu of goodies furnished or purchased.Thanks to all for the usual good support.Sunday, June 16 The Philipsburg Branch 82 of the Royal Canadian Legion are serving a Father's Day Brunch from 9 till 1.The menu includes sausages, egg, beans, bacon, hash browns, pancakes, toast and coffee.Admission is $4, tax included.Eastern Townships Veterans of the Korean War are planning a Memorial Service in Sutton.All ranks to meet at the Sutton Legion Hall at 10.Bring picnic lunch and lawn chairs for a picnic at the home of Jessie and Jan Chayer of Aber-corn.All Korean War Veterans, wives, companions are most welcome.—____g«i roscora CIRCULATION DEPT.819-569-952S KNOWLTON OFF.: 5K-243-0088 FAX: (819) 569-3945 Rindy Klnnear.Publisher.569-9511 Charles Bury, Editor.561-6345 Lloyd G.Scheib, Advertising Manager.561-9525 Rlehard Lessard, Production Manager.561-9931 Mark Gulltette, Press Superintendent .561-9131 Guy Renaud, Graphics.561-4856 Francine Thibault, Composition.569-1931 Subscriptions by Carrier: weekly: SI to Subscriptions by Mail: Canada: 1 year $76.00 6 months- sn.M 3 months- S11.S1 1 month- $16.00 U S.& Foreign: 1 year- $159.00 6 months- $97.00 3 months- $65.00 1 month- $34 00 These prices He not indiidt GST Back copies ol The Record are available at the following prices: Copies ordered within a month of publications: 60c per copy.Copies ordered more than a month after publication: $1.10 per copy Established February 9, 1897, Incorporating the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) and the Sherbrooke Examiner (eat.1879).Published Monday to Friday by The Record Division, Groupe Québécor Inc.Offices and plant located at 2850 Delorme Street, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1K 1A1.Second class registration number 1064.Member of Canadian Press Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation St.Edouard Church.Knowlton — Saturday: 7:00 p.m.French — Sunday: 9 a.m.English, 11:15 French Grace Anglican Church, Principale Street in Sutton — Sunday: 8 a m.Holy Eucharist — Sunday: II a m.Holy Eucharist All Saints Anglican Church, Abercorn — Sunday: 9:30 a.m.Church of the Good Shepherd, Glen Sutton — Sunday: 7 p.m.Calvary United Church, Pleasant and Maple St.in Sutton — Sunday: 11:15 a.m.Olivet Baptist Church, Maple Street in Sutton — Sunday: 11:30 a.m.St-André de Sutton, Main Street North — Saturday: 7 p.m.— Sunday: 8 a.m.and 11 a.m.St-Simon d’Abercorn — Sunday: 9:30 a.m.Notre Dame des Graces.Glen Sutton — Sunday: 8:30 a.m.Mansonville United Church, Mansonville — Bolton Center: 9:15 a.m.— Mansonville: 11:00 a.m.— Vale Perkins: 2:00 p.m.Trinity Church, Cowansville — 9:00 a.m.Holy Communion BAS (1962 Rite) — 10:30 a.m.Holy Communion BAS (Modern Rite) and church school.Bishop Stewert Memorial Church of The Holy Trinity, Frelighsburg — 9:00 a.m.Services and Church School Holy Communion-BAS (Modern Rite) except fourth Sunday each month where morning prayer is said.All Saints Anglican Church, Dunham — 10:30 a.m.Services and Sunday School — first Sunday of the month: Choral Eucharist (BCP) — third Sunday of the month: Morning Prayer (BCP) — second, fourth, and fifth Sundays of the month: Choral Eucharist BAS (1962 Rite) Note-Book of common prayer is used on all festivals.St.James Anglican, Foster — 9:30 a m.Sunday mass with holy Communion, (summer season until October 13).St.James the Apostle, Stanbridge East.(Monthly schedule of 10:30 a.m.services) First Sunday, Holy Communion (BCP).Second Sunday morning prayer(BCP).Third Sunday 1962 Eucharist (BAS).Fourth Sunday, Modern Eucharist (BAS).Fifth Sunday, Morning Prayer (BAS).Bedford Pastoral Charge — in Bedford, June 9,10 a.m., followed by a picnic at Camp Garagona.— in Stanbridge East, June 16, 10 a.m.— in Mystic, June 23, 10 a.m.— in Philipsburg, June 30, 11 a.m.Arts Calendar Till June 23 Arts Sutton Gallery presents an exhibition of aluminum painted works by Indira Nair.The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 1-5.June 21 and 22 Les Ateliers Dunham and Art Sutton are offering eight different Art Workshops, ranging from three to five days long.The workshops, given by professional artists, include outdoor sketching and painting, sculpting, drawing and wa-tercolor.Workshops are offered in English and French.Space is limited.For information, call Hélène Duperron (514 ) 375-3084 or Bernice Sorge (514) 248-3969.June 26 to July 6 Theatre Lac Brome presents Billy Bishop Goes to War by John Gray and Erie Peterson.Directed by Elsa Bolsam, the musical is about Billy Bishop, Canada’s famous and heroic flying ace of the First World War.This production by Geor-die Productions stars Bruce Dinsmore as Billy Bishop, and has Robert Burns at the piano.Bishop’s mordant humor, songs and tales provide an irreverant and somewhat anticolonial portrait of a past era.Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 with matinees on Tuesday and Thursday at 2.For reservations call 243-0361.July 13-14 Please note that all local merchants are encouraged to support the Knowlton Lion's Club's first Country Music Festival by adopting a country and western theme for your business.Merchants are encouraged to be creative in their decorations and costumes during this period.The event will be held at the Brome fairgrounds.ALL SUMMER The Brome County Historical Society invites everyone to stop in for a visit to the museum.This summer’s theme is “Music Festival” and features a collection of musical instruments and sheet music from 1900 to 1930.The music and songs of this era reflect the many and varied characteristics of the people who made Canada their home: French, Irish, Scottish, English and European.The museum, consisting of five buildings, is situated on Route 243, Lakeside Road in Knowlton.It’s open Monday to Saturday between 10 and 5, and Sunday from 11 to 5 until August 29.For more information please call 243-6782.Once again, Missisquoi Museum extends an invitation to the whole family to come and enjoy this year’s exhibition “The Long Cold Winter: A Victorian view of winter in Missisquoi County 1850-1900“.The exhibition highlights the Victorian passion for winter games, sports, transportation and fashion.Governed by the winter weather, the people of Quebec developed a rich and charming subculture and Missisquoi County was no exception.Take time to visit Hodge’s General Store and Bill’s Barn which houses a large collection of farm machinery and carriages.The museum is open daily 10 till 5 until October 13.Admission charged.For more information call (514) 248-3153.Community Notes The Stanbridge East Senior Citizens will close for summer months on Friday.June 14.It will reopen on Friday, September 6.The Missisquoi County Women’s Institutes are offering a bursary to any resident of Missisquoi County in good academic standing who is starting or pursuing higher education in Quebec.Applications should be made before August 15, 1991, to Mrs.June Lamey, Box 46, Frelighsburg.Que.J0J ICO.Telephone 298-5401.Soup’s On : Volunteers at the Cowansville Volunteer Center will serve you lunch every Wednesday from noon until one in the basement of the Ste-Thérèse Church.The soup kitchen is for anyone who is hungry and lonely, and has low income.New friends will welcome you without discrimination.Contribution is $1 for adults, and 50 cents for children.Bible Meetings are being held Sunday afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 in the Community Room, 63 Western St.in Sutton.These meetings are to help increase the faith of those who have faith, and to help others find it.No obligation.All are welcome.All those interested in meditating for peace are invited to come to the Centre of Inner Light in Sutton on Thursday evenings at 7:30 for group meditation.For information, please call Kitty Nunnelley, 538-3624.No charge.Experience the warmth of your community centre.The Reilly House Community Centre in Mansonville welcomes you to visit the Tea Room, tourist bureau with copier facilities, Etcetera gift shop, Nearly New clothing rooms.Bargain Basement of miscellaneous items, including an amazing variety of 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Viva Sutton: Businessman tries to revive economy By Sharon McCully SUTTON — Richard Jameson has an interesting philosphy about pooling resources to get the job done.“You can have 10 people sitting at a table with 10 different ways to think about things,” he said.“But the main thing is you have 10 thinkers.” Jameson says its time merchants stopped crying about their business problems and started to look for creative and collective solutions.And the Sutton businessman is prepared to lead the way.Six months ago, Jameson came to Sutton to manage a condominium complex after a 10-year stint in France.“It wasn’t long before I made an observation,” he said in an interview Monday.“The condos are okay, the mountains are great, but we sell a vacation and if it doesn’t snow, what can people do here?” CLUB MED APPROACH Jameson said by adopting a Club Med approach to vacationing, he was able to come up with a plan to provide visitors with an all- weather package.“In today’s world,” he said, “father works, mother works, and when they go on vacation with their children they want to enjoy activities together.” This summer the condo manager hired four monitors to organize activities for children.He also organized activities the whole family can enjoy together.“But it's not enough to work just for myself,” said Jameson.“If a group of people work together it is much easier for everyone.” Merchants in the town agreed it was time to rekindle the defunct Chamber of Commerce and begin to look at some collective solutions to the sagging tourist trade.“Our biggest problem is communication,” Jameson said.“Nobody knows what the other guy is doing.” VIVA SUTTON To combat the problem, Jameson has opened a mini-information center at the desk of Viva Sutton where visitors can obtain information on activities in Sutton and neighboring municipalities.And its free."We don’t want to tell our visitors they have to go someplace else to get information,” he said.He has also opened a one-call reservation center to book visitors at participating condos and chalets.“All of us have to work together to give visitors everything they want,” he said.“One might have the restaurants, the other the crafts, another can have bike rentals, horseback riding.” Jameson launched both the new Viva Sutton project and the Chamber of Commerce serving Sutton, Sutton Township and Abercorn at a press conference Monday.A provisional board of directors will run the chamber until a permanent board is elected in November.Meanwhile six committees have been formed and an estimated 70 volunteers will participate.The Chamber’s first dinner is slated for June 25 at the Hotel Horizon.Andre Tétreault, a long-time resident and garage owner in Sutton will address the group.“Our young people are leaving and it’s not enough to watch them go,” Jameson said.“We have to find the jobs and improve the economy so they can stay here.” Richard Jameson.Our biggest problem is communication.Nobody knows what the other guy is doing."jk knows what the other guy is doing.• Bolton: Lawsuit over gravel rules?By Gil Smith WEST BOLTON — This municipality has been advised to make changes to one of its key bylaws, or face the prospect of being taken to court.A lawyer’s letter on behalf of Bolton Glen residents E.Stewart Cowen and Paul S.Echenberg wants amendments to bylaw 264, governing zoning regulations in the local RF-6 zone.The letter, dated May 16 and sent “Without Prejudice” to Mayor Fred Lahue by the law firm of Turner, Lavin, Seaman & Monk, was read to council and spectators at the June town meeting.The letter, presented by promayor Bob Quilliams in Lahue's absence, specifically requested a modification of bylaw 264 to prohibit the use of commercial gravel pits in the RF-6 area.“Our clients assure us that once council undertakes to modify said bylaw, this change would be supported by the vast majority of the residents of the zone affected," the letter said.COUNCILLOR’S PIT The zone contains land owned by town councillor René Hébert, who re-opened an old gravel pit there in the spring of 1990.That touched off a controversy that resulted in a 151-signature petition to council by Glen area residents.Cowen, whose residential property like Echenberg’s is adjacent to the pit site, demanded action in numerous appearances before council.Hébert closed the pit in May 1990, but council delayed discussion of any changes until early this year.Last month council refused to change or amend the bylaw, accepting Hébert’s assurances that he would not open the pit again for commercial use.Although involved in the discussion, Hébert abstained from the vote refusing the change.Councillor Lome Argue opposed the council decision.Then on May 23 Hébert appeared at a public hearing of the farmland protection board (CPTAQ) in Sherbrooke, called at his request, to determine if he broke the law while operating the gravel pit in 1990, or whether he had an acquired right to do so.CPTAQ’s decision is expected shortly.LITTLE PROTECTION The lawyer’s letter criticized council’s decision “that the matter should lie there without undertaking to actually modify the bylaw (264) in order to avoid unnecessary time and expense.” “Unfortunately, this approach affords little or no protection because as the present law stands today, it’s possible that anybody could start up a gravel pit at anytime,” the letter said.“Citizens of the zone are not just concerned about Mr.Hébert’s pit, but any pit operated by anbody in the area.The only sure protection is to change the bylaw to prohibit such use.That remains our client’s fundamental objective.” IRREGULARITIES?The letter, written by lawyer H.Carleton Monk, also alleged seve- RESSORTS RAINVILLE ENR.THE AREA’S SPECIALIST j (514) 263-9064 Toll free: 1-800-363-1273 ral irregularities in the passage of bylaw 264.Among them were: • “The notice for the consultation concerning this bylaw was published in Le Guide on December 13, 1988.and the meeting was held on December 22, 1988.” Article 126 of the Land Use, Planning and Development Act “requires a notice of 15 clear days.” “The notice in the Record was given on December 7, so that this notice does not respect the delay of 15 clear days either.” • The land use act states “that after the bylaw has been adopted by council, notice of the adoption must be given in one of the local papers.This was never done to the best of our knowledge, and a simple posted notice, as was done, is not sufficient in law.” • “The approval process by the citizens required in virtue of articles 132 and 133 LUA was never respected.These articles deal with the setting up of registers and referendum when needed.‘GRASS ROOTS’ Monk wrote that “these are serious irregularities that flaw the legality of the bylaw (264).These procedural flaws go right to the heart of the grass roots democratic process built into the system to ensure that the citizen’s voice is heard.” “Our clients’ view is that had the necessary consultations and approvals been made at the time of passing Bylaw 264, then commercial gravel pit operations would have been prohibited from zone RF-6.If our facts are incorrect, we ask that you correct us." PARTS DEPARTMENT We will re-open on Saturdays as of September 127 Dean Street Cowansville Monk said bylaw 264 could be struck down in court, with all the costs and consequences that would entail.Carrying out the lawsuit could cost each side several thousand dollars in legal fees, and the losing side would have to pay the actual court costs.THE PIT The letter made clear that the only real issue at stake is the gravel pit.And it strongly advocated that the simplest and most economical solution would be to modify bylaw 264 and prohibit commercial gravel pits in the RF-6 zone.It warned, however, that “if council does not put in motion the steps which are necessary to amend bylaw 264, then our clients will be forced to seek redress in the courts to enforce their right to be heard on the zonage uses permitted in their section.” Pro-mayor Quilliams said two public meetings were held at Glen Mountain ski resort in 1988 prior to adoption of the bylaw.He withheld further comment, saying only that the municipality would formally acknowledge the letter.See next page #1-P*1 lœcara Thelma Wright Advertising Consultant FAX (819) 569-9525 (819) 569-3945 the book nook Open 7 Doys a week Sundays: Noon to 5:00 p.m.20 Main Street.Sutton.Qr JOE 2K0 (514) 538-2207 toll free 1-800-363-1277 AINVILLE AUTOMOBILE (19751 inc.INTERNATIONAL Sales of trucks >- of all makes (514) 263-9232 Toll free: 1-800-363-1273 Note: We are authorized for government inspections on vehicles in excess of 3000 kg.The RECORD—Thursday, June 13, 1991—B3 B4—The RECORD—Thursday.June 13, 1991 J h' n________1^.1 iCBcard DEBBIE POWELL Advertising Consultant Tél.: (514) 243-0088 Fax: (514) 243-5155 PINNACLE PEDDLER GENERAL STORE WITH GIFT SHOP Only 48 calories in a 4 oz.cone compared to 175 calories in an ice cream cone.PREMIUM rSOFT SERVE VNo fat vNo cholesterol South Main Street, RICHFORD, Vermont (We're at the far end of town) 802-848-3886 COMING MY m & m.T >1 A V FOR INFORMATION: CALL (514) 243-6920 % » $0* of The Shack DESIGN your own engagement ring or remodel an existing one with the assistance of goldsmith David N.Dawes OR Purchase an in-stock engagement ring and benefit from our 2-Year Full Insurance against loss, theft or damage.Complete range of EXPERT JEWELLERY REPAIRS offered from the same location for 17 years!! 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