The record, 14 juin 2011, Supplément 2

elcome Eastern Township Brome County NEWS RECORD The voice of the Eastekn Townships since 1*97 Supplement June 2011 • \ % >1 page 2 • EASTERN TOWNSHIPS • BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14,2011 Sherbrooke: a reason to be happy By Corrinna Pole Located in the heart of the Eastern Townships, the City of Sherbrooke is enveloped by nature with lush trees, rolling hills and has grown around the conflux of the St.Francis and Magog Rivers.The lovely settings offer a tranquil escape for the green friendly city’s 150,000 residents, many of whom are bilingual.But don’t be deceived by appearances, Experience counts! Real Estate Broker Helen Labrecque Real Estate Broker 819-572-1070 Looking for properties in the Eastern Townships?I have a lot to offer in the beautiful Townships! Waterloo Lake Massawippi Lennoxville North Hatley Call or e-mail me and let me help find your country home, or the home of your dreams.Sutfm Group* Sutton ' A # Lennoxville (Old Lennoxville Golf Club), 19 Golf Street, which was built in 1897, and Quebec’s first microbrewery.Golden Lion Brewing Company, which is still in operation along with the adjoining Golden Lion Pub, at the corner of Queen and College streets.With one foot planted firmly in the past and the other in the future, Lennoxville is the home base of one of 19 Canadian agriculture and agri-food research centres.The Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre at 2000 College Street, is the only facility in the country to spe- cialize in the dairy and swine industries.An old Victorian house near the main intersection of town is the creative headquarters for fashion designer Marie Genevieve Pilon’s studio, 88 Queen Street.Visual and performance arts can also be enjoyed at the Foreman Art Gallery, Centennial Theatre, Turner Studio Theatre and Bandeen Hall all lo- Border stories at Knowlton Wordfest cated on the Bishop's University campus.Historical buildings can be found in and around and are perhaps best appreciated via walking tours.The borough office, found on Queen Street, has pamphlets available, in English and French, to guide visitors on a tour and share the history of several grand homes.Once used as a primary school then a library, the building which now houses the borough offices bears a second empire architectural style and was built in 1879.The Lennoxville Ascot Historical and Museum Society, which manages a collection of more than 6,000 artefacts and archives, is housed in a Georgian style home that was built in 1862 on Spied Street.St.Mark’s Chapel, located on the University campus, was built in 1857 in the tradition of English "Church Colleges” such as those at Oxford and Cambridge Universities and is protected as a historical landmark by Quebec’s ministry of culture.Lennoxville also has a relaxing walking and bike trail.CONTRACTOR • Machinery work • Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) Private roads Septic systems • Artificial lakes -• Demolition • Foundation • Drainage * I and shaping • Topsoil - Aggregate • Sand - (it • Fieldstone y I |his summer’s edition of the Knowlton Wordfest offers an JL international gathering of acclaimed authors, writers, poets, storytellers and musicians.The Canada/U-S border is front stage as the star of the “Borderline” literary festival, associated for the first time with the Peter Gzowski International Literacy Gala, which raises funds for literacy programs across Canada.Wordfest takes place in Knowlton July 15,16 & 17 at several historic buildings in the village.A panel discussion entitled “The Anxious Border” will look at how the US/Canada border affects the way we live, travel, think about ourselves and relate to our neighbours in Vermont and Maine.The panel will feature American journalists Robin Smith and Scott Wheeler, along with Canadians Danielle Dansereau and Matthew Farfan, hosted by award-winning CBC broadcaster Shelagh Rogers.Also attending will be inter-nationally-acclaimed cartoonist Raymond Parent, who will lead a J « A host of literary events are scheduled for Wordfest July 15,16,17 in Knowlton.workshop for children at Galerie Knowlton.The program includes two evenings of the best live jazz in the Townships, with Lynne Hamilton singing bilingual border songs, to be followed the next day by more live jazz and the spoken word, featuring Stanley Lake.Shelagh Rogers will be talking to novelist Anne Fortier (Juliet).Kathleen Winter, best-selling author of Annabel, will be interviewed by Linda Leith.Matthew Farfan will be presenting a photographic history of the Quebec-Vermont border, and acclaimed author Sheree Fitch will show young readers how to “ Keep a Poem in Your Pocket” during a free Saturday morning workshop.Governor-General’s Award for Literature, Kim Thüy, will discuss her novel, Ru.American novelist Howard Mosher (Walking to Gatlinburg) will explain how he turns history into fiction.Well-known filmmaker and director Kevin Tierney (Bon Cop, Bad Cop) will be discussing his upcoming film, French Immersion.Shelagh Rogers will be moderating that discussion as well as hosting the Sunday evening PGI Literacy Gala dinner at the Auberge Quilliams.ROCH VA LU ÈRES 11, ch.Glen, Bolton-Ouest JOE 2T0 Tel.: 450 242-2544 The G rossmg 14 Province St., Rkhford, Vt.• 848-3393 1-800-331-3694 Hours: Mon.-Thurs 11 am.-closing; Fri.11 am-closing; Sat.Noon-closmg; Sun Noon-closing Students do not need passports NOT VALID WITH OTHER COUPONS - Coupon must be presented • Expires 12/31/2011 CANADIAN $$$ AT PAR ALL WEEK LONG 123 Lakeside dewinter@coldbrook.ca 2 Principale N.Lac Brome www.coldbrook.ca Sutton Beverly de Winter Real Estate Broker (450) 405-6866 COLDBROOK page 4 • EASTERN TOWNSHIPS • BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14, 2011 SuUclt I-1' o Realtors,,, r~- heart Dara Jane Loomis Real Estate Broker Groupe Sutton de l’Estrie Cell: (819) 574-7804 • Tel: (819) 823-7474 • Fax: (819) 842-4121 NORTH HATLEY 375 Hovey.Beautiful 2+ storey, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home on Lake Mas-sawlppi.Lovely verandah overlooking the water.A must see.Call for more info.$1,200,000.Waterfront MLS #ES8559970 NORTH HATLEY 4090 Magog Road.43 FEET OF LAKE-FRONT ON LAKE MASSAWIPPI.Charming 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with fabulous view on the lake, screened-in porch, 2 patios, 2 fireplaces.Right in the village of North Hatley, Has a two car garage.$395,000.Waterfront MLS #ES8385977 STE-CATHERINE DE HATLEY 950 Waban-Aki North.A charming 3 seasons cottage, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, on tranquil and wooded lot with 150' of waterfront on beautiful Lake Massawippi.The cottage has many updates: a new roof, windows, side deck (5x6m), kitchen, bathroom and electricity.$319,000.Waterfront MLS #ES8518663 Ü *&• vka STE-CATHERINE DE HATLEY Magnificent setting for a 1920 summer cottage on a private bay of Lake Massawippi with 640' of waterfront and 3.1 acres.Cottage in excellent condition, even a new roof, it has a screened-ln porch, a separate sauna also with a screened-ln porch for sleeping.House can sleep 13 persons.Water access only.$350,000.Waterfront MLS #ES8372345 HATLEY TOWNSHIP 460 Sherbrooke Road.Charming farmhouse, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, on 18 acres of land including a pond, 2 barns, just minutes from North Hatley, Renovations not completed.$365.000.MLS #ES8440605 NEWPORT TOWNSHIP 261 de New Mexico Road.Charming cottage, 3 bedcrooms, 1 bathroom, bordered by a river and stream, privately situated on 4.2 acres.Includes fridge, stove, spare flooring.$125,000.MLS #ES8456638 NORTH HATLEY 3265 Capelton Road.Charming house with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrrom, 2 large balconies.Far from the road.Possibility of buying land behind the house.$154,000.MLS #ES8481518 HATLEY TOWNSHIP Ou Boisé Road.27 acres (residential) in the Chene Rouge section of Capelton Road, not 5 minutes from North Hatley, great opportunity for development.$195,000.27 ACRES MLS #ES8491388 HATLEY TOWNSHIP 40 Cardinal Road.A lovely large, bright and airy 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in im peccable condition.8 has a wood fireplace in the living room and a slow combustion stove in the spacious family room.Sitting on 2 acres, landscaped and wooded, right adjacent to the golf course, it offers peace and privacy.$429,000 MLS #£88390474 NORTH HATLEY 205 Mam Street.A lovely ancestral home,completely renovated after 2001 .It boasts 2 staircases.featuring a large dining room + living room with the original woodwork, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an all-year round solarium with a view of the lake.8 is just a few minutes from the tennis courts and public beach.$435,000 MLS #ES8403978 SAWYERVILLE 920-922 Ellis Road.Lovely old renovated home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, on almost 3 acres surrounded by fields with an above ground pool, a pond and large garage, t view of the Megantic mountain in the distance.Must see ! 115,500.MLS #ES8412590 NORTH HATLEY 4210 Magog Road.North Hatley Beautiful building lot of 6.968 sm with view of lake Massawippi with garage and apart ment above already built.$395.000.MLS #ES8392507 Richmond-Melbourne : Where history and tourism converge By Claudia Villemaire There’s no doubt about it.The first view of this town perched on the banks of the historic St Francis River reminds one of a Currier and Ives greeting card - the ripple of green hills and fields flowing down to a town where once the railroads held sway and lumber barons, harvesting the hardwoods from those hills prospered.These days, the railroad junction is a shadow of its illustrious past, lumbering is passé and the economy is supported by an ever-expanding industrial park where processing wood chips, moulding plastics and manufacturing guitars keeps this area workforce busy.At first glance, visitors might say Main Street doesn’t have much to offer, no theatre, no shopping centre, limited accommodation and a scarcity of good restaurants.But hold on a minute.Stop at the tourist information centre located in the MacDonald complex just off Route 55.Brochures announcing interesting things to do and see in the area fill the display cases.There are several museums right in town, a canoe or kayak trip down the historic river, a walking tour of heritage homes with an audio guide available to visitors.Check out the events programmed for the summer and you’ll find band concerts and a summer festival scheduled on the new stage right in the centre of town.An antique automobile festival, parades celebrating Canada Day and St Patrick’s, art exhibitions in the centennial Mont St Patrick convent, now a heritage site in the cluster of made-in-Richmond brick buildings, which include St Bibiane Church and presbytery.Touted as one of the best cross-country ski clubs in Quebec, situated just about five minutes from town, visitors during the winter, can enjoy nearly 100 kilometres of groomed trails, without the buzz of commercial downhill centres.For the snowmobiler, this region is the birthplace of this famous machine and of course, there’s a year-round exhibit in Valcourt, less than 30 kilometres away where visitors are treated to exhibits which feature the very first models created by Joseph Armand Bombardier, right up to the sleek and speedy models found in showrooms around the world.Snowmobile trails converge on this town where a winter festival and world championship Formula 1 races are scheduled every February.As spring approaches and sunshine starts the warming and melting process, that first taste of spring drips into buckets hung on the stately maples or gurgles along the more modem pipelines to the ‘sugar shack’ where visitors get a chance to taste the finished product - the pale gold of maple syrup, still warm from the finishing pans, a treat that’s hard to find in a city setting.There are a few commercial sugar shacks outside town, but any sugar shack where steam is rising from an open roof is a likely spot to enjoy a sample tasting of this popular treat.As summer approaches, the museums re-open and with at least four in the immediate area, visitors have a wide variety of history to choose from.Just up the hill from the flashing light in Melbourne, the Centre del’Interpretation de l’Ardoise, located in a century-old church built with Richmond brick and still wearing its slate roof and even the steeple, the history of slate quarrying in the area is depicted in exhibits and bilingual panels explaining the process.There’s also a boutique here where the artistic qualities of this important stone are on display in artifacts and artists’ work.The quarries, located just about ten miles or 16 kilometres from Richmond played a major role in the development of the area, requiring the construction of a short railway line to transport this natural resource to far away places.At one time the slate from this area was used on famous buildings across North America, including the first Parliament buildings in Ottawa.Another museum, just up the road toward Racine and Valcourt, invites visitors to take a step back in time.Located in another century-old building, the Richmond County Historical Society has restored this old home to its former glory, with furniture, clothing and even a kitchen complete with its cookstove and woodwork areas and furniture.Although the doors are only open to the public on weekends during July from 1 to 5 p.m., groups and families can make reservations for a tour with the guides, Leah Driver and Catherine Laberge on other days.See Richmond Page 5 Brome County NEWS >b Victoria St, Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188(242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Established Ma> 1991 Published weekly by RECORD 1195 Galt H, Sherbrooke, Quebec, JIG 1Y7 fax: (819) 569-3945 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Sharon McCully Publishes.J819| 5696345 Sharon McCuuy Managing Edttor .(819) 5696345 Daniel Coulombe News Editor.(819) 5696345 Stephen Blake Corresp.Editor.(819) 5696345 Diana Simpson Secretary.(450) 242-1188 Virginia Wilson Advertising.(450) 2426892 Michel Duval Advertising.800463-9525 CIRCULATION 1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908 The Record is published by Alta Newspaper Group Limited Partnership.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Distributed to all Record subscribers every Tuesday as an insert, and to households and businesses in Aberrant, Bedford, Brigham, Brome.Bromont, Cowansville, East Famham, Foster, Fulfitrd, Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre, West Brome.The Record was founded on February 7.Member ABC, CARD, CNA.QCNA EASTERN TOWNSHIPS • BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14, 2011 • page 5 Richmond: ConTd from page 4 The Society’s website has all the information needed.Here also, archivist Esther Healy is a dyed-in-the-cloth student and specialist of local history and genealogy and welcomes any chance to help visitors who are interested in their ancestry.There are also several events on the museum’s summer program including their annual Ice Cream Social, July 10 on the site of the farmers’ market, another activity well worth a visit on summer Saturdays.The historical society is launching a heritage calendar during the ice cream social this year.A 16-month depiction of heritage photos of local churches, with 24 thumbprints on the back cover, news of this calendar is already generating great interest.Visitors can pick up a copy at the social on July 10 or simply place an order with the Society either by phone or through their website - richmondcoun-tyhistoricalsociety.com.Another event, which has become an annual tradition in the region, is 1’E-tend’Art, scheduled for July 22 to 24.Artists from ‘away’ are invited to bring their work to pre-chosen historical sites such as the Historical Society museum or La Poudrière in Windsor, and be prepared to set up a work place where the public can watch an artist at work.At the society’s museum, an old-fashioned tea is also planned on July 24 where visitors can, for a little while, re-live the genteel lifestyle they have heard about from family members.Over on the Richmond side, near the junction of Routes 143, 243 and 116, the antique automobile museum sits enticingly, often with one or two vintage cars, polished to a high gloss, parked out front to tempt travelers to stop in.And it’s well worth a visit.Each model on display has its own niche, complete with a bilingual audio description of its origins, former owners, and manufacturer’s special effects such as window blinds or gold plated decorations.And just to ensure a stop here could be one of the best choices, an large antique shop is part of this complex where their specialty seems to be carnival and pressed glass and furniture that was stylish up to one hundred years ago.The audio tour of Richmond-Melbourne is available at the Slate museum, (Centre d’Interpretation de l’Ardoise).For a small fee, anyone wishing to take in the sights ‘on foot’ would be treated to a bilingual description at the 14 sites recorded on the video guide.Easy to follow instructions and signage simplify the trek while describing the history of the early years in this town.The Slate Place opens this weekend, and remains open from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.every day until Labor Day.Then, doors are only open weekends until Thanksgiving weekend.If the quiet and studious atmosphere of museums are not quite what a holiday-visitor has in mind, there are canoe or kayak trips down the St Francis with two choices of trip length.One sets sail from Windsor, ending near Ulverton, another begins at the Richmond Clubhouse and ends at the same spot.The difference is about two hours with the Windsor jaunt taking three hours and the shorter, about an hour.Reservations can be made through the website or by phone.With all the choices offered in the Richmond area, (remember to pick up the brochures at MacDonald’s or even the Town Hall) who needs a Main Street filled with boutiques or shops.Other towns have those things.Here, history is in the spotlight with the St Francis River forming an exclamation mark between its banks.This river, once the main highway between three rivers, Quebec, Sherbrooke and points south, is a flowing history book by itself.Natives and early settlers traveled to settlements and larger centres those days.Roads were non-existent; the few trails that existed were, for the most part, a daunting challenge and the river canoe the best choice.Visitors taking that trip from Windsor to Ulverton will be able to recognize outcroppings and fiver flats where once native villages of teepees once thrived.Perhaps the swish of a river sturgeon’s tail will catch their attention and the guide will tell them that fish was a major staple to early settlers and natives.Carefully sliced and salted, this fish would provide the nutrition the uncleared land could not.Perhaps a trip down the river will reveal a deer quenching its thirst or a family of beaver, otter or muskrat playing on the bank.For the visitor looking for a bit of history, a glimpse into this region’s past, or simply the peace and tranquility of a summer day spent on this historic river, this region offers it all.CLAUDIA VIUEMAIRE FAIR EXPO Sept.2, 3, 4 & 5 2011 Tun the lot poïiï tous ! 345 Stagecoach Rd., Brome More free entertainment than any fair in Quebec -PExpo avec le plus d’activités gratuites au Quebec Horse & truck pull/Tire de chevaux et de tracteur Petting zoo/Mini Zoo, Rony rides Youth & adult talent shows/Compétition de talents Restaurants on site/Restaurants sur le site 2, 3, 4, 5 .Sept, 2011 Annua) BBQ August 6 Août 2011 Live Music Information: web site: www.bromefair.com Email: info@bromefair.com Tel.: (450) 242-3976 \’A L AMOCtAMM et» t x*ot»üom AMieom eu 1*1 Canadian Patmoma Hantage canadien AgrMvftur*.tl Alimentation Québec « n page 6 • EASTERN TOWNSHIPS • BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14, 2011 Historical Stanstead By Steve Blake yw-^he Town of Stanstead was founded I when the Taplin family of New Eng-JL land settled on the plain just north of the US border in 1796.The family was searching for good farmland, which had been becoming scarce in the northeastern United States.The first customs port was built in 1821, as Stanstead became a haven for smugglers.Yet, Stanstead flourished in the 19th century as elegant homes and prosperous businesses sprouted in the town, and south into Rock Island, where the Tomifobia River and the waterfalls allowed mills to be developed.The river originates at Holland Pond in Vermont and empties into Lake Massawippi at Ayer’s Cliff.Several factories were developed along the steep banks of the Tomifobia.Butterfield, a tool and die factory, was built over the river straddling the border, creating jobs for people on both sides.The Canadian side closed in 1982, while the American side of the 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BLAKE This sign greets visitors to Stanstead from the north.It is made from Stanstead grey granite.is presently operated by the French company, Tivoly.Meanwhile, the granite industry began to grow in the late 1800s, as the rock was being mined in and around Beebe, which was settled west of Stanstead.By the Great Depression of the 1930s granite became the foundation of the local economy.Stanstead is known as the granite capital of Canada.The industry is still the town’s largest employer, but has fallen into difficult times with the importation of cheap granite from overseas.A seminary was built in 1829.It became Stanstead College, a private board- Ü 20 green fees 10 green fees fflew Restaurant & catering by Reception 108 Drnmjg Range Breakfast & Lunch ing school, in 1872.The French College des Ursulines was built in 1881.Now closed, the former convent is the home of Manoir Stanstead, a seniors’ living complex.The Stanstead Journal, the oldest English weekly newspaper in Quebec, was founded in 1845 by Leroy Robinson.A branch of the Eastern Townships bank, one of the first banks in the Townships, was built in 1859.With the growth of commerce came the Massawippi Valley Railroad, which later became the Quebec Central Railroad.The tracks are now gone, and the old railway is a bike path through Beebe, Rock Island, and Stanstead, north to Ayer’s Cliff and beyond, and south (with some diversion) to Newport, Vermont.Stanstead has some unique features as a border community.The Haskell Free Library and Opera House was completed in 1904.It was a gift to Stanstead and Derby Line, Vermont from Martha Stewart Haskell and her son, Horace, in memory of Martha’s late husband, Carlos.It was intentionally built straddling the borderline at the intersection of Church Street, in Stanstead and Caswell Avenue in Derby Line to show good will between the people of Canada and the United States, and to provide an international centre for learning and culture.The 9/11 bombings of the World Trade Centre in New York City has focused attention of the federal governments of Canada and the United States to the Stanstead-Derby Line area.The governments erected gates on two of three international streets in 2009, but he communities adamantly opposed putting a gate on Church Street, where patrons of the library and opera house walk to the entrance on Caswell Avenue.The “Three Villages,” as Stanstead, Rock Island, and Beebe have long been known, has three ports of entry.The port at Autoroute 55-lnterstate 91 is the second busiest in the province.In the Beebe sector is Canusa Street, where, driving west one is on the Canadian side, and driving east, one is in the US.The centre line is on the border, hence the name, CAN-USA.Those living on the south side are Americans, while those on the north side are Canadians.At the end of that street sits a granite building that was built as a store in the 1920s.It later became the world’s only international post office with one postmaster, but with a door on the American side and a door on the Canadian side.One building that was used by Americans and Canadians alike was the old Border Arena in Rock Island.Built in 1954, the “old barn” has seen its last hockey game.Stanstead College took control of the arena in 1968.It will be replaced by the new Pat Burns Arena behind the campus, off Park Street.The Three Villages merged in 1995 to form the bigger Town of Stanstead, with a population of about 3,000.It is the second largest municipality in the Memphremagog MRC.The municipal government is comprised of a mayor and six councilors.Its latest annual budget is just over $3.2 million.______ * 19 Golf Road.Sherbrooke Tel- 819-562-4922 (Lennoxville Borrough) txes.new members only.Inquire at golf club.Arts and crafts collective Trie perfect gift 20-J Principale Sutton, QC 450-538-5959 farfelu.sutton@hotmail.com www.farfelu.net Eastern Townships • BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14, 2011 • page 7 ¦¦ 1BH ; ' ' # STEVE BLAKE The fountain in the Rock Island sector is named after Henry Seth Taylor, who is credited with building the country’s first “horseless carriage." At the left is the former Eastern Townships Bank, which now houses a nightclub named Checkpoint Charlie.Directly behind the fountain is the former Royal Bank, built in 1915.Local ATTRACTIONS The Colby-Curtis Museum The Stanstead Historical Society was founded in 1929, and opened its first museum in Beebe in 1973.The museum was later moved to a brick building in Stanstead, but in 1992 it moved to Car-rollcroft, a granite house built in 1859 by Charles Carroll Colby, a former cabinet member for Sir John A.MacDonald, Canada’s first prime minister.Granite and train museum This museum shows visitors the history of the local granite industry.It also houses a collection of miniature trains.The museum hosts several granite sculptors each summer, some of whose work is scattered throughout town.Place Henry Seth Taylor This fountain located in the centre of the Rock Island sector is named after the Stanstead native credited with building Canada’s first “horseless carriage,” which he exhibited first at the Stanstead Fair in 1867.STEVE BLAKE The former customs building in Rock Island.It is now a restaurant named La Vieille Douane or, The Old Customs.Taylor failed to see the need for brakes on the vehicle and crashed it.He stored it in a barn, where it stayed for nearly 100 years until a collector found it.It was eventually acquired by the National Museum of Science and Technology in Ottawa, where it remains today.Stone Circle Built on the 45th Parallel, and sometimes referred to as a little Stonehenge, the Stone Circle was designed to promote peace and spiritual awareness.It also honors the equinox, when day and night are of equal length.The circle pays homage to the local granite industry — the stones are native Stanstead grey.Bleu Lavande — Fitch Bay This field of fragrance offers lavender products for sale through the summer.The peak flowering season is in July.Weir Memorial Park — Ogden This park on the shore of Lake Mem-phremagog was donated to the public by the family of Robert Stanley Weir, a Montreal judge and poet credited with penning the English words to Canada’s national anthem in 1908.The park is a family beach and campground with a snack bar and playground.r' ' ¦ Construction and Renovation 25 years experience “Our team will handle your new additions, restoration projects and specialized construction needs with expertise and care.” In Post & Beam Effect Project design available: Dessins Drummond Dave Chartrand - General Contractor / President APCHQ (450) 538-2570 Reno Maître STEVE BLAKE Left: This granite building at the end of Canusa Street in Beebe straddles the border.It is a former store and international post office.It is presently an apartment building.Right: Stanstead’s first customs building built in 1821 sits empty.Accommodations B and Bs Lee Farm is a B and B built in 1810.It once belonged to Lady Banting, the wife of Sir Frederick Banting, the co-founder of insulin.La Grenouiller Maison Granite La Maison Robinson The Writers Retreat (for writers only) Motel Motel Imperial Camping Camping Lac Frontière Weir Memorial Park Restaurants La Vieille Douane Millie’s Diner Steve’s Pizzeria Restaurant Le Tomifobia Cantine Chez Serge Restaurant Imperial ftufaelZaMw Amanda Martinez THfcATRE CENTENNIAL À LA CARTE (POTPOURRI) UNEXPECTED DELIGHTS AT CENTENNIAL THEATRE IN 2011-2012 SUBSCRIBE TO THE CENTENNIAL THEATRE SERIES BEFORE JUNE 30 and get a bonus show and the chance to win a gift certificate of $150 for the Auguste Restaurant downtown Sherbrooke.FCML A Callus now 819-822-9692.Visit our web site: www.centennialtheatre.ca A UNIVERSITÉ jp BISHOP’S Patrimoine Canadian canadien Heritage /Vsfaxi Québec feM^Cnug,nr,eux * % OANCf MUSIC iLusiac* Drums United WORLD t'-.b page 8 • EASTERN TOWNSHIPS • BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14, 2011 Victorian splendour in Knowlton COURTESY By M.Helmuth Starhemberg Lac Brome was created in 1971, following the merger of seven municipalities (Knowlton, West Brome, Foster, Fulford, Iron Hill, Bondville and East Hill), Lac-Brome surrounds Brome Lake.The name refers to a village in Suffolk County, England.The elegant Victorian village of Knowlton, the largest in Lac-Brome, is famous for its Loyalist roots and splendid architecture.It was established upon the arrival of Colonel Paul Holland Knowlton, who came from Vermont and who built a flourmill in 1836, a sawmill and a store.These establishments quickly became popular and prosperous, transforming Knowlton into a small upper-class village by the end of the 19th century.By 1855, the village, a regional centre for telegraph reception which also boasts the world’s first live radio broadcast, had a post office and an inn and became the seat of Brome County government.As early as 1867, vacationers were attracted to the town and have come there ever since.But today the town is different and one aspect of it is that it has its own fighter plane, a Fokker Dr-Vii, one of only seven left in the world and this one is in pristine, unrestored condition and can be seen in the local museum.Knowlton today is not totally reliant on tourism as it has a duck farm, which has been producing Peking ducks which are sold worldwide.The farm employs up to 150 people and their products are a staple at local restaurants and gourmet shops.There is also a manufacturing plant which makes packaging for a variety of cosmetics companies and bottling plants.It employs more than 300 people.Thus, Knowlton has a secure employment base, which other tourist towns in the area lack.Attractions is town are the beautiful waterfall on Mill Pond, the Pettes Memorial Library, storied Victorian homes some of which can be visited by tourists during the theatre's annual House and garden tour.There is a playhouse which every year puts on original new theatre and of course there is the lake.Sailing, swimming, fishing and even motor boating is allowed and visitors only have to pay a nominal fee to park to put their watercraft into the lake.On the culinary side, there is a bevy of fine restaurants, a couple of bistros and the great Knowlton Pub.For accommodations, there are three fine hotels and numerous B&Bs, auberges and private residences, available by the week or month.Knowlton will host the 33rd annual Pettes Memorial Library foot race in June, has a huge duck festival and many other activities right through Christmas, where the annual Santa Claus parade is held.For visitors less interested in the fine hiking and bik- ing trails, there are antique stores and boutiques, a superb bookshop and the opportunity for shutterbugs of all ages to take splendid photos of some of the finest homes of the Victorian area.Art fully umtmg cxtraonitnary properties with extraordinary lives Sothebys Québec m ASH 'mm Frellghsburgl 107-111 Ch.Pinacle | $ I 310 OOO Cowansville | 300 Mooney drive | $ 765 000 ONLY one hour from Montreal, very private estate with 220 A 5-acre estate located in the prestigious neighborhood of acres of land Nestled far from the road located at the base of Sweetsburg.This vast single-storey home has as its centerpiece Frelighsburg's Mt-Pinacle.This completely restored loyalist a majestic living room with cathedral ceilings and an impressive (CIRCA 1792) stone home will charm you with its country array of windows offering an exceptional view of the lake and warmth.A long driveway brings you past the pond and leads to surrounding prairies.-4 bedrooms.3 with ensuite bathrooms, the main house and the guest house.A must see! Included is a separate 30’ x 60* workshop.West-Bolton | 32 Ch.Stukely | $ I 495 000 - « Le Beau regard » is a 13.8 acre private estate nestled up in the hills of West-Bolton.Set back from the road, this exceptional “country living" property offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Brome Lake valley.In ground pool with a charming pool house.Coach house with loft style apartment, workshop and multi-car garage.Fulford | 4 Lefebvre | $ 269 000 Charming country 3 bedroom home where you will find wood moldings and pine floors.Wood fireplace, covered front porch, 3 season veranda, mature trees, all on a I-acre lot situated minutes from Ski Bromont, Brome-Lake and local golf courses.Sutton | 46S Ch.Élie | $ 975 000 Bromont | 550 Lotbinière | $ 869 000 «1 HI ysr"?Close to the the village, the golfs and Mont Sutton.Distinctive Unique and private, enjoy the relaxing sound of the Yamaska features, proximity to schools.Water access, in-ground heated river.Exceptional property that sits on near 7 acres.Grand pool, paved driveway, heated garage, and more.open spaces, choice materials, geothermic on more than 4000 square feet of living space.Marie-Piers Barsalou a Courtier immobilier agréé jj mpbarsalou@sothebysrealty.ca jj www.mpbarsalou.com 9 450.577.0272 Lisa Rozon î Courtier immobilier | lrozon@sothebysrealty.ca www.lisarozon.com 450.525.5472 TREMBLANT NEWYORK I KNOWLTON I MONTREAL f PARIS i MIAMI I.VANCOUVER Entreprise indépendante et autonome I Agence immobilière EASTERN TOWNSHIPS • BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14, 2011 • page 9 The Orford Express in full stride By Jesse Feith y y^his year marks the Orford Express’ I fifth year in Sherbrooke and the tourism attraction is only getting better with age.The tourism train’s popularity has been steadily increasing since its first year back in 2006, having some 15,000 people come aboard in its first year compared to some 45,000 people who took the short trip aboard last year.A simple concept, the Orford Express presents itself as a luxurious train which brings its customers aboard a three-and-a-half hour long trip through the scenic countryside connecting Sherbrooke, Magog and Eastman.Passengers are also treated to a meal along the way as a video guide accompanies them down the storied beauty of the Eastern Townships.That was the goal and mission statement of the Express when the project was first presented by André L’Espérance, but like any large undertaking, the Express has evolved throughout the years to blossom into a truly memorable experience that cannot simply by explained by a mission statement.Growing Pains: Food Service and Language Barriers Continuously looking to better their product, the team at Orford Express has always offered their customers the chance to fill out surveys before the end of their trip to acknowledge the Express’ hits and misses along with providing the team with valuable feedback on the trip.According to marketing-communications director Annie Brunelle, the two things that stood out the most among the surveys compiled in the first years were concerns about the food and the lack of English content on the trip, two areas that have greatly been improved this year.The 2011 season actually marks the first time in five years that customers have the choice to select their meals ahead of time, an option that came about from many requests made by train takers,” explains Brunelle.“In our first years, we never received any complaints about the food itself, but rather concerns about customers wanting to be able to choose their own meal ahead of time instead of relying on the Chefs Choice” she said.The Express has made the necessary adjustments and customers can now choose their menus ahead of time online from an extensive menu that varies throughout the day offering a variety of main dishes, including everything from pork tenderloin, to fresh pasta trios, to grilled beef or chicken, roasted turkey, veal tournedos or lobster tails and jumbo shrimp.The Express crew’s ability to deliver these meals and all their different courses throughout the trip is a noteworthy accomplishment, as the crew of waiters and chefs must deliver some 212 five-course meals throughout every trip.Another concern brought up by early trip takers was the language barrier present throughout the voyage, as Express guides offered services primarily in French in the beginning.Today when taking the train, the train offers a perfectly bilingual guide through the townships as conductor Donald Thompson guides the passengers through everything in both French and English on the screens located inside the train, indicating English passengers to follow along in the reference guides to avoid overlap and too much talking from the conductor.The Experience The overall experience of the Express is what truly sets it apart from other tourist attractions in the area.The atmosphere inside the train takes a romantic, yet joyous tone, as couples and friends sit throughout the train, each seat garnered with a large window for perfect access to the sites outside.Customers are welcomed with appetizers almost as soon as they take their seats and it doesn’t take long for the cordial wait staff to start warming up to the them, always making sure all is going according to plan as the train makes its way to Eastman at 25 miles per hour.The meal received once aboard speaks for itself, a five-course meal that is prepared at the Express’ kitchens by head chef Franklin Sanchez and his crew of 10 beforehand in Sherbrooke.However, the meals are always finished off on board in specialized ovens to ensure the freshness and warmth of each individual plate.Enjoying your meal by the side of the window only adds to the whole package as continuous views of lakes and forest swing by, giving your eyes something to feast on as you take in your meal.As the desserts are brought out following a quick stopover in Magog, so is the entertainment, as a singer makes his way his through the different train cars, singing to, and with, the passengers as he works through a short list of songs.The Express on the whole is not only a great opportunity to enjoy dinner and a night out, but it also presents a unique way to experience the beautiful views offered by the townships - a great way to present the area to out-of-towners.which comprise 75 per cent of the train's customers.All the information on Magog is a simple clic away! www.ville.magog.qc.ca page 10 • EASTERN TOWNSHIPS • BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14,2011 Skiers, mountain bikers, shopoholics find Bromont irresistible CCEALYTETI By M.Helmuth Starhemberg Bromont did not exist until 1964.It was created as a resort community incorporating the old town of West Shefford and environs.While Shefford’s Loyalist and Victorian roots can still be traced through some of the old homes and three magnificent churches, the town has become exactly what its founders envisioned: A tourist centre.File main attraction is Mont Brome, the ski mountain which is adequate for beginners and intermediate skiers and in summer offers challenging mountain bike trails and a mountain bike championship.The only museum in town is the “Musée de Chocolate” which consists Chenil Brome PENSION / BOARDING www.cclacbrome.com/kennel 450.243.5587 V** * #> # • • Mk C?#;# • • • % «**•••• of two rooms of exhibits next to “Confiserie Bromont”, a superb chocolate shop in the centre of town, Bromont has become a destination for Montrealers and the place has been carefully developed over the years and the growth spurt continues.Just this week, contractors were busy building new condominiums, and making additions to the shopping outlets where you’ll find Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Atmosphere, Guess, Jacobs and other major designer labels just off Autoroute 10.The outlet shops are at the periphery of the old main street, which still has lovely cafés, restaurants and boutiques.One of the features that make Bromont a winter favorite of many weekenders is its night skiing.Bromont also holds at least two world class equestrian events every year, has fabulous golf courses, boasts its own airport, some 15 minutes from town, and is only one hour’s drive from Montreal.Other attractions are a multitude of spas, access to local vineyards, well-groomed hiking and biking trails and two lakes.Lac Bromont and Lac Gale.It has also earned an international reputation for an industrial park that is home to GE, IBM and numerous world-class manufacturers.M.HELMUTH STARHEMBERG 1 fill * - .>: ; fT, TSj ; u - I ; .>x ¦ [fT^l BARNES %g5àr Magasin General Store 1890 THE STORK'THAT H AS UMIKT KVKKVTMIjM .‘BemitVlene • Wine • Beer • Organic Food • Local Products • Paint • Hardware • Pool & Spa Products u&etremm pbnturs & » * Mon.-Thur: 7-6 p.m.; Fri.: 7-7 p.m.; Sat.: 8-7 p.m.; Sun.: 9-5 p.m.~| 39 Victoria, Knowlton, QC, JOE 1V0 450.243.6480 Beaulne Museum at the Arthur-Osmore-Norton Castel 96 Rue de l’Union Coaticook QC 819-849-6560 www.museebeaule.qc.ca Qce.niofl.hlQ.urs Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.until September 15* PERMANENT EXHIBITION Discover the exceptional interior decors of a Bourgeois House and leam about the life of the Norton’s Family TEMPORARY EXHIBITION Enjoy one of our many temporary exhibitions each one attractive PLEASURE OF THE TEA Every Wednesday afternoon from July to August, tea and dessert are served on the Museum’s Veranda EASTERN TOWNSHIPS BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14, 2011 • page 11 Frelighsburg a feast for all senses By M.Helmuth Starhemberg y « jhe friendly face of this lovely village I is Marianne Blondeau-D'Amour, JL one of two people who staff the tourist information centre located in a former brick schoolhouse situated next to the town hall.“It’s pretty much all about apples here”, she explained.“We have some of the most beautiful orchards and people come from all over to see the blossoms in spring, sample the fresh pressed cider in summer and then return for the fresh apple harvest in late summer.And in fall, some of the most spectacular colors can bee seen all around the village as the ancient maples turn red”.But apples are not all the town has to offer.There are lovely churches, 11 interesting historic cemeteries, ancient schoolhouses and architecture that goes back almost 200 years.Not to forget: the local market “Tradition” which makes scrumptious smoked salmon outdoors every day.For years, the town has hosted a big art festival in September but elected not to do it this year.With only one main road that goes from Vermont or the Sutton area and leads to Dunham, it was decided that closing it for the two days of the festival where everything happens in the centre of the village, has proved to be too big a hassle, as people would have to drive up to 40 miles out of their way to continue their journey.Local restaurants, art galleries and shops would be hurt by the lack of access so it was decided to forego the popular event.However, there are three good campgrounds, many kilometres of biking and hiking paths and trails, the local fishing is reported to be good for brook trout and on a rainy day, there are art galleries, exquisite restaurants and seasonal activities which can be accessed by contacting the tourist office.Sutton is a 20-minute drive and Dunham is only 15-minutes away, so is the beautiful Selby Lake, or if so desired, a tourist can be in the United States in approximately five minutes to check out some of the Vermont scenery.A TRUE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR SENIORS m The heart that loves and the hands#*t f iye » Feel listened to Feel respected.Feel secure.mm PHOTOS BY M.HELMUTH STARHEMBERG Marianne Blondeau-D’Amour mm H Ml «j#?: W We set the bar high ! ^ INTERNATIONAL BROMONT 20-24 Bromont Equestrian Olympic Park • 450, chemin de Gaspé, Bromont, Qc Québec “S Desjardins TVfl C«>p4r»( pt»# *•* ! Wn*.journal montréal CHSLD SANTÉ C0URVILLE A devoted caring team offering exceptional service | * ite rooms with private bathrooms - Récréation and I activities, solarium, exterior gardens dnd park Laval Waterloo 450 627.7990 - 450 539.1821 www.santecourville.com NEW ACTIVITIES ¦ EqUO s It O cë# S rCOUNTRY MARKET %,.OOOO0 , fee ROYAL CKNIN 6 VmÊwè t- u • and more on www.internationalbromont.org page 12 • EASTERN TOWNSHIPS • BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14,2011 Abercorn: From wild frontier to tranquility By M.Helmut Starhemberg In 1792 the first dwelling was built in Shepard’s Mills, later renamed Abercorn.The population slowly increased to approximately 300, the same population the village has today.Between 1870 and 1873 new rail lines linking Quebec and Vermont were constructed and Abercorn became the frontier depot.Many residents still chuckle about the “peanut train” which shuttled people from Aber- corn to Sutton for 25 cents.The railroad brought economic change but not until the beginning of the prohibition era did Abercorn markedly benefit from it.After the 18th amendment came into effect, our southern neighbors realized that there was booze to be drunk in this border village, a short train ride from Vermont.Within a few years five hotels were built and the grand ballrooms, bars and luxurious rooms teemed with revelers.It is rumored that a goodly number ——- Car* offared to «pacific accomodation* Accorr iodations Ora Offarad CHSLD Ambulatory Bachelorette Independent Accomodations Respite/ Convalescence Emergency care/ call bell Daily nursing/ medical care * Nr Therapy (TRP/OT) i Access to in-house doctors' services S*1 * Specialists i S Nutritionist Lab tests (blood, stool, urine) Delivery of medication Medical supplies (medication.Incontinence products, materials needed for regular dressings, catheterizations etc.) CLSC ¦ has access to this care - access with an additional fee »¦ m in an emergency WALES RÉSIDENCE HOME The Résidence Wales Home is a retirement home and long term care facility located in a beautiful countryside setting in the Eastern Townships.With all services offered in English, the Wales Home can provide a continuum of care for up to 200 seniors who range from being completely independent to those requiring long-term care.The Résidence Wales Home is committed to respecting the dignity of all seniors by providing them with a clean, safe and secure homelike environment which promotes independence, friendship and comfort for its residents and provides a welcoming atmosphere for their friends and families.The Wales Home accomplishes its mission with a valuable team of skilled employees, volunteers, other healthcare providers and community partners.Cleveland, Quebec 819-826-3266 ext.247 / ext.224 www.waleshome.ca of ladies of less than sterling morals were a large part of the attraction for visiting gentlemen.In 1934 the 21st amendment ended prohibition and the music died in Abercorn.The hotels were barely able to stay in business, the fun seekers had left and over a period of some years, four hotels burned to the ground.The last one was demolished by order of the federal government.Eventually, the stores closed and what was left was a tinsmith, a gristmill, the sawmill, which still operates, an overall manufacturer and an angora wool manufacturer.The last small country store closed ten years ago because people can drive to Sutton in less than ten minutes and there was no longer any economic reason to keep the little store open.So what is left?The two beautiful churches, St.Simons and All Saints, the fabulous Abercorn bakery, the sawmill, a stained glass artist, various sculptors, a huge egg farm, a bicycle shop which is doing well, the Women’s Institute’s P.R.R.P (Preserve and Recycle) thrift shop and some of the most spectacular bicycle trails in the area.Visitors can also see many stately homes, some of which are remnants of the Loyalist time; they can fish at the “dam”, a nice waterfall in the centre of the village or enjoy invigorating hikes.Hotel accommodations are available in Sutton, just seven kilometers from Abercorn and Sutton has more restaurants per capita than many other tourist designations.But the best thing is the tranquility of the village and its surroundings.There are no gift shops or gas stations, bars or pizza parlors, just lovingly maintained old houses and churches and impeccably groomed gardens and flower beds.M.HELMUT STARHEMBERG -3îr *¦ mm Sutton 50) 538.8239 1 888 660.7223 gHU ¦HOB cuisine italienne .fc ¦ÉHMN : ' \ ^Vorcfjvst “Border Stories” Writing Competition Do you think you can write?Do you have a border story to write about?We are collecting border stories for our annual literary festival in July.Tell us about your personal experiences with the Vermont - Quebec border.Your story can describe an event crossing the “line” or an experience about a psychological border, real or imagined.Your story, your call.Entrants may submit a paper copy of their stories with a completed entry form to: Border Stories 2011, The Knowlton Literary Association, Box 3686, Knowlton, Quebec.JOE 1V0 or send your story electronically to: www.knowItonWordFest.Blogspot.com Entry form and rules of competition available on our site.All entries must be received by noon Friday, June 17th, 2011.Good writing & Good luck! EASTERN TOWNSHIPS BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14, 2011 • page 13 Life is part of the program at the Université de Sherbrooke f a jhe city of Sherbrooke has long been I recognized as a university town, JL boasting two vibrant universities, the Université de Sherbrooke and Bishop’s University.With its picturesque scenery, the Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS) represents the French side of students and is also the perfect setting for English students trying to learn French as they study in their field of interest.The institution offers more than 360 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in most fields of human activity and a unique living environment.Its large and diverse student body, 37,000 strong, includes 1600 foreign students coming from over 100 countries worldwide.Recognized for its excellent reputation and innovation, the university has received high praise from students for its quality of education, career preparation, student services, and quality of life on campuses.A pioneer in co-operative education, UdeS offers 4000 paid co-op terms annually in 1000 participating businesses and organizations, enabling undergraduate students to both work and study.Although the university represents a great opportunity for local young adults from Sherbrooke to pursue their education, 85 per cent of students registered at the university are actually from outside the area, which further diversifies the student body, leading to a truly unique learning experience amongst students from all over the province, the country and the world.The institution offers residences located in the heart of the university campuses, creating a truly unique experience for students to come together no matter where they are from.Fostering personal and professional achievement Since 1954, the university has prided itself on innovative teaching methods using cutting-edge research technology coming from professors who not only know how to listen, but are also eager to communicate their knowledge.The university staff is an experienced and well respected one, consisting of around 6700 members, including 2300 esteemed pro- fessors and lecturers.Nine different faculties make up the school.The beautiful main campus, which consists of 30 different buildings in Sherbrooke, brings together eight of these faculties: Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Letters and Humanities, Sciences, Sports and Physical Education and Theology and Religious Studies.The Sherbrooke Health Campus includes the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the Pharmacology Institute, neighbouring a 400-bed affiliated hospital center and its Clinical Research Centre.The Université de Sherbrooke also has a campus located in Longueuil, on Montreal’s South Shore near the Jacques-Cartier Bridge and the Longueuil-Université-de-Sherbrooke subway station.This campus hosts 160 staff members along with 8000 students and trainees.The Longueuil Campus offers more than 100 continuing education programs.Most of the programs, at the bachelor, master or doctoral levels, are provided on a part-time basis, at night or over the weekend, or in intensive formats that allow professionals to continue working.Urban and Inter-City Transport Advantages Students who attend the university have a major privilege when it comes to public transport.Since 2004, students at the UdeS Sherbrooke campuses need only to show their student card to have access to urban transport throughout the city.This was a first in Quebec and is part of a series of innovative, environ-mentally-friendly measures included in the Université de Sherbrooke’s Green Plan.For inter-city transport, there is a network of buses that travel between Sherbrooke and the major urban centers (Montréal and Québec City) featuring special student rates and on-campus bus terminals.See University on page 18 Itenquiit ressional ÉoMie A(jl 450.266.6125 Todd Chabot Rfcdl fcalalc Brttkei Municipality of the village of TlvttA.“Werftcy This summer in North Hatley in full bloom.There will be band concerts in Dreamland Park on Sundays, July 3 through August 7; classical concerts at Ste-ilisabeth Chureh, one which being given by “Orford sur route” on July 20; exhibitions at the North Hatley Library from June 26 to September 3; the Antique Show on July 8, 9 and 10; shows at the Piggery Theatre every weekend of the summer as well as the opportunity to visit the beautiful houses of North Hatley on July 21.Take the time to drop in and spend some time with us! ¦ ACNH Association des commerçants de North Hatley Michael Page, Mayor nf, ' f V .iV-’i* mb' uS&Æùâ :.Create lifelong relationships 360 programs at all levels of study support resources for scientific work free access to public transportation unlimited number of sports and outdoor activities at university and at life.UNIVERSITÉ DE SHERBROOKE KJ ! ?USherbrooke.ca pack 14 • EASTERN TOWNSHIPS • BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14,2011 Vibrant and eclectic - Glen Sutton is a hidden treasure By M.Helmuth Starhemberg Located on both sides of the Mis-sisquoi river, the village known locally as “The Glen” is neat as a pin, the rolling hills of the Sutton massif frame one side, the Green Mountains of Vermont the other.There is hardly a lovelier view to be found after an early morning hike up one of the local hills, and many a hiker has been mesmerized after ascending from the valley which may still be shrouded in fog, to discover surrounding mountains in their immense beauty, sunlit and stark against the blue morning sky.When the fog ./VC inc.KITCHEN CABINETS- VANITY CUSTOM FURNITURE lam FREE QUOTES! «|.U 3-D Plans Call our experts for an appointment today ! aim mil Since 1993 \ 'X ra ; r-S .A V ' lifts, the meandering river, the green expanse of the fields and the cheerful dots of farms and residences appear as in a fairy tale.There are attractions other than the hikes.There is superb biking, the Bar and Grill at the Auberge, recently renamed “The Red Room”, which serves traditional Mexican fare beckoning tourists to enjoy the large terrace, or on winter evenings to sit next to the great fireplace.Across the street from the hotel is the “Outdoor Loge Glen Sutton” owned by Stephen Giesler and wife Joy Wattie.Since 1976, Stephen and Joy have been organizing outdoor adventures in the countryside of Southern Quebec and Northern Vermont.“We cater to pre-arranged groups.Bicycling, skiing, tennis, golf, hiking/walking, kayaking and dancing groups have enjoyed our site for the last 18 years.Groups of 12 - 24 adults are welcome.Smaller groups can be included with other pre-arranged groups, such as tennis teams, ski families,” explains Stephen.So what else is there?There is a great campground which rents kayaks, the fishing in the river is good and about one kilometre from the village centre is Au Diable Vert.Their brochure explains it best: See Glen on page 18 V J ^ .v sairSI fz -, : " ¦ EDDIE VOS, GLEN SUTTON LES IMMEUBLES DYNAMIQUES REAL ESTATE AGENCY Looking to buy or rent?Call us Serving Abercorn, Cowansville, Dunham, Frelighsburg, Lac Brome, Potton, Sutton 140-1 Sherbrooke st, Cowansville Phone:450-266-2050 Fax:450-266-2099 www.acplusiiic.ca 10-1 rue Principale Nord, Sutton, Québec 450 538-4000 www.immdyn.com WITH FIVE STORES for your shopping convenience • excellent quality • reasonable prices • satisfaction guaranteed mm PLOUFFE 20 Avenue des Pins, Bedford 450 Meigs N., Farnham 460 St-Patrice West, Magog 4801 Blvd.Bourque, Rock Forest 1175 King St.E., Sherbrooke EASTERN TOWNSHIPS • BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14, 2011 • page 15 Historic Dunham Stone houses, apples and wine ee By M.Helmuth Starhemberg Every spring Dunham, situated in an enviable micro-climate conducive to growing, comes alive with flowers in hanging baskets surrounded by well-tended lawns and gardens creating colourful borders around stately old stone houses to give this town its a distinctive flavour.Tourism is pretty much a summer and fall issue in Dunham when people from all over Quebec and beyond come to sample every imaginable berry, gather pears and later apples, and visit the many vineyards.In spring the added beauty of the apple trees in full bloom is also a wonderful sight.Apple orchards stand in the dozens and a great variety is grown here.While many apples are sold to area stores and supermarkets, a good number go to an apple factory in nearby Frelighsburg to be processed into apple juice and cider or incorporated into a number of different delicacies.In summer there are numerous hiking trails but of late, Dunham has been attracting bicycle tourists as well because the road to Bedford winds through magnificent vineyards and berry farms and the road to Frelighsburg is equally scenic with tens of thousands of apple trees on either side of the trail.Water sports enthusiasts may enjoy the sparkling clean Selby Lake just three kilometres from the town’s centre.In the fall, it is all about wine.The many vineyards do wine tastings, sell wine on the premises where you can enjoy a picnic lunch, some have special activities, one even has a fine sculpture garden which shows off the works of local artists.Fall is also a good time to visit the local pear orchard to pick up a Halloween pumpkin because everywhere on the road to Cowansville, the fields are dotted with the bright orange of the annual pumpkin harvest.Three stately old churches serve the town and the large farming community ^ i •“«er ___¦¦ ¦ j-«H PHOTOS BY M.HELMUTH STARHEMBERG and numerous restaurants are available to visitors.There is even a local microbrewery, a fine artesinal bakery, antiques stores and a number of equestrian centers to delight horse lovers.Any visitor to the area is well advised to make some time to visit this delightful historic town.The Complex makes it clear and simple.~ GIVING A PEACE OF MIND - * f |V 1 ¦ BROME-MISSISQUOI Funeral Complex I: WmÂê" ' m : •« * J&Êt SINCE 1927 f — For more information, contact us or visit our website COWANSVILLE 450.266.6061 ¦ BEDFORD 450.248.2911 ¦ WWW COMPLEXEBM COM page 16 • EASTERN TOWNSHIPS • BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14,2011 North Hatley a lakeside paradise Iff W^m Michmî Gazaille Ginette Gazallle Owner Owner Fff 4 i» '.i.>\\ ihti iiitio oi ihe Towns .mm mm mm Because you leave a lasting impression that lives on forever.^ ,.Bessette RÉSIDENCES ET JARDINS FUNÉRAIRES ¦ ° A life remembered www.famillebessette.com GRANBY I BROMONT I ROXTON POND VALCOURT I WATERLOO 997, rue des Colombes, Granby .450-777-1171 » 1-888-730-6666 By Corrinna Pole Known as one of the “jewels of the Townships” North Hatley is a picturesque village of 750 bilingual and friendly residents at the northern tip of Lake Massawippi.At first sight.North Hatley could be described as a two-street town but the village is full of exquisite surprises that can be enjoyed in every season.The fact that visitors have access to a variety of events and activities within a quick 15 to 30 minute drive in nearly any direction makes North Hatley an ideal sleepover spot.However, the charming grand houses and spectacular views of the village have made the location a popular destination for visitors to enjoy golfing at an 18 scenic hole golf course, water sports, hiking, cycling, and cross-country skiing.The tranquillity of the area may be what has attracted so many artists, writers, actors and politicians to call the village home, permanently or as a temporary retreat, over the years.The works of many artists can be viewed in the village stores and cafés, as well as in the 113-year-old North Hatley Library.With its wood interior and octagonal high parquet ceiling, the acoustics in the historical St.Elisabeth Church are being put to good use to feature visiting young classical musicians from McGill University, many of whom have had international exposure.See Lake on page 17 EASTERN TOWNSHIPS • BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14, 201 1 • page 17 Lake: Cont’d from page 16 The church, located next to the town hall, hosts a wide range of performers during the summer season for the Lake Massawippi Festival.Live music can also be enjoyed at dusk at the bandstand in Dreamland, one of five municipal parks in North Hatley.During the summer the village is bursting with activities such as the 29-year-old North Hatley Antique & Folk Art Show held in July and hosted by the nonprofit volunteer organization.North Hatley Recreation Society.Guests have their choice of enjoying the unique features of charming Bed and Breakfasts, such as the decadent chocolate filled meals of La Chocolatière d’Hatley, the exterior spa of the Le Cachet North Hatley or Serendipity’s Victorian elegance.The jewel in the village’s accommodations crown is Hovey Manor which recently renovated the dining room and several suites.The award-winning inn was built at the turn of the century by Henry Atkinson, owner of Georgia Power in Atlanta, and modelled after George Washington's Mount Vernon home.Executive chef Roland Menard and his staff create culinary delights of contemporary Quebec cuisine, complemented by fresh herbs grown on site, to pamper the pallet.Experienced sommeliers pair each delectable dish with a selection of wine chosen from the more than 1,000 labels found in the Manor’s three cellars.Infused with luxury at every turn, the five-star lakeside inn with its dedicated and seasoned staff joined the prestigious Relais & Chateaux hotel group in 2007.» *.i# Céramique sur l'herbe Ceramic exhibit and sale June 24th to July 3rd 10 a.m.to 6 p.m.Free admission Refreshments available 248 chemin Mystic, Mystic 450«248«3551 www.ceramystic.com Residence Brownway - Assisted Living THE INDEPENDENCE YOU WANT WITH THE ASSISTANCE YOU NEED Located in the charming village of Enosburg Falls and only ten miles from the Canadian border, we offer thoughtful independent living in a picturesque environment where residents can enjoy the seasonal glory of Vermont.Our residents are encouraged to bring their own furniture and possessions andsurround themselves with comfort and familiarity Large private single room ~ Double rooms large enough for couples, roommates or the individual who wants more space ~ Homey suites with a large living area, bedroom and gorgeous views from your windows Private spacious bathrooms with walk-in showers Call switches or personal attendance Cable, telephone and internet ready Build in closets for storage Nursing overview and medication management Transportation to doctor’s appointments Delicious thoughtful meals and snacks that meet nutritional needs Stimulating and enjoyable activity programs Housekeeping and laundry services Please call to arrange a tour.1-802-933-2315 Brownwauél sic» tier»* page 18 • EASTERN TOWNSHIPS • BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14, 2011 University: Cont’d from page 13 Recognized for INNOVATION The Université de Sherbrooke is well known for its dynamic research.The work of a number of its scientific researchers has led to important discoveries and technological achievements.For example, the institution’s achievement in the fields of software engineering and speech compression is one of its major success stories.These inventions may be found in a billion cell phones and hundreds of million of personal computers around the globe.On a whole the Université de Sher-booke is a great choice for any student looking to continue further education, based on personalized teaching and a human approach.Well recognized all over the world, this institution offers a North-American education in French enabling students to study abroad in an innovative teaching environment where life is part of the program.Glen: Cont’d from page 14 “Our 100-year old mountain lodge will take you back in time with bear rugs, antlers and alpine memorabilia.The fully licensed terrace overlooks the Missisquoi river valley with the spectacular backdrop of the Green Mountains of Vermont.Accommodation choices range from all season camping on 35 secluded sites spread over 200 majestic acres, rustic wood-heated cabins to 2-bedroom suites with kitchen and fireplace.Maybe fulfill a lifelong dream Commission scolaire ^ Eastern Townships School Board The Eastern Townships School Board is the English School Board serving the Eastern Townships with 20 elementary schools, 4 high schools, 2 adult education centres and 2 vocational training centres.Education for the 21st century ¦ Bilingual kindergartens - Early intervention programs to give your child a solid start ¦ Effective second language programs that meet the needs of today's society ¦ Advanced technology integration to support and foster student success ¦ Arts, sports and science concentrations for secondary students ¦ A vast array of extra-curricular activities ¦ Community focused schools x s' Give your child the advantage of an education that prepares them for the future! Moving ahead.Together.Aller de l’avant.Ensemble.www.etsb.qc.ca with a stay in one of or treehouse cabins.14km of private trails with log bridges and interpretation panels, provide direct access to the Sentiers-de-1’Estrie and the over 95km of trails in the Park Sutton and Green Mountain Nature Reserve trail networks.Other activities include guided hikes with a trained tracker, mushroom and plant workshops, daily kayaking tours, moonlight kayaking and in winter snowshoe-ing, and backcountry skiing.The ski centers of Sutton, Owl’s Head and Jay Peak are only 20 minutes away.Dogs are welcome!” STEPHEN GIESLER V ; '.- §*W| 2 Every major city had its popular restaurant where you could eat well and quickly.These establishments were owned by locals who, day after day, carefully prepared dishes of the highest quality with a distinctive taste.With the arrival of major U.S.chains, these restaurants are almost all gone.Fortunately, Louis restaurants in Sherbrooke have maintained this tradition.For two generations, the same family has operated the Louis restaurants with a great attention to quality and prompt service.Whether your palette prefers beef top sirloin hamburgers with fries.the potatoes are grown locally.big sausage hotdogs.smoked meat the old fashion way, a taste unique to the Eastern Townships.You get the quality and taste from a family tradition, typically known in Sherbrooke.1875 King West 260 King West 386 King East £ Ktiïif iitu THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS • BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14, 201 1 • page 19 Louis Luncheonette: A Townships tradition for 62 years By Jesse Feith f-|mhe original Louis Luncheonette first J opened its doors for business some X.62 years ago, and the flow of loyal customers hasn’t ceased since.Today, Township residents flock to one of three Louis locations to sit down in a “family atmosphere” and enjoy their favorite dish.But it wasn’t always that way, as customers used to only have one Louis in town, with a more restricted menu.The first restaurant was located right off of Elmer Bridge many years ago before being forced to move after the bridge underwent reconstruction.The original Louis, as many of its loyal customers can remember today, wasn’t much like today’s restaurants, as current owner Pierre Ellyson explains.“The first Louis was much more of a simple fast food joint, almost canteen-like with no sitting room inside and a much simpler menu offered.” Ellyson started working at Louis back in 1970, a year after his father bought the restaurant, working as an employee for six years before taking on a bigger role.According to Ellyson, the restaurant’s popularity has grown in every single year of its existence, a popularity growth which led to some major expansions in the 80s.“We simply had no choice but to open more restaurants; the original Louis could only hold about 12 people and our customer base was expanding,” Ellyson explained/ After relocating the original Louis to a larger location at 386 King Est in 1980, the second Louis opened in ’82 at 1875 King Ouest and then the third in 1990 at 260 King Ouest.The menu and style of the restaurant has seen many changes over the years, I and one of the major ones came when the decision to stop serving ice cream was taken.“After deciding to end our ice-cream sales, we were left with all of this room where the icecream freezers were, and that’s when we decided to bring in dishwashers,” says Ellyson.The choice to bring in dishwashers had a major effect on the entire restaurant, as the opportunity to seive people on dishes led to some major expansion of the menu, making the move from traditional fast food options to more sit-down meals like the fish and smoked-meat served today.Despite all the changes that have taken place over the years, Ellyson stresses that one aspect has, and always will remain the same: the food quality.“What makes us different from the other, big American fast food chains is our honest commitment to the quality of the food we serve,” he says.Tire owner points out that he believes mediocrity has now become the norm when talking about fast food chains.“We can’t beat them on prices, or on advertising but we sure can when it comes to quality.” From the bread they use, to the beef for their burgers to the potatoes for their french fries, every resource DKFANNKÎR roiif’e Gift Certificates available RESTAURANT PLACE KNOWLTON Come and en/'oy our healthy breakfasts and homemade lunches./ryiqRM: Place KNOWLTON 483, ch.Knowlton, Knowlton 243-0330 ©ilifciiXJ® U Hall available for conferences or parties Canada Postes Post Canada COURTSEY 'lA/C/ c$eJrvo/lA' SUTTON Bike Shop and Repairs 28A Principale South Sutton 450-538-1313 Come and see our new treasures weekly.Everyone is welcome! Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon.(10 a.m.to 5 p.m.) 544 Chemin Knowlton Lac Brome, Quebec JOE 1V0 Tel.: 450-242-2643 Louis uses is bought from focal suppliers and always prepared morning fresh, never frozen overnight like competitors, a commitment Ellyson says the customers “know and appreciate." Besides the difference in quality, there is a difference in atmosphere that also helps the Louis restaurants stand apart from the bigger chains.Tire almost family-like atmosphere is felt as soon as you enter the front doors, and there is a good reason behind it.“Eve been serving some customers for over 20 years,” explains Ellyson.“I’ve seen many families develop over the years, people 1 served as teenagers now come in here with their own teenagers,” he explains.Louis restaurant chain is showing no signs of slowing down and is expected to truly remain a staple for the Eastern Townships in years to come.IN BUSINESS FOR 30 YEARS www.ajrlacroix.com i I Entreprises hEJ Lacroix • Gas Fireplaces • Wood Stoves • Anthracite Stoves • Spas • BBQs • Chimneys • Pumps • Water Treatment 10229, boul Bourque Sherbrooke Tel.: 819 843-4744 496 ch.Knowlton Knowlton Tel.: 450 242-2414 R.B.Q.: 1626-483-430 m PAGE 20 EASTERN TOWNSHIPS • BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14,2011 A great place to By Corrinna Pole Located roughly 100 kilometers from Montreal in the picturesque countryside of the Eastern Townships, the Eastern Townships School Board (ETSB) serves close to 6,000 students in a territory the size of Belgium.Students from as far west as Bedford, north to Drummondville, east and south to the United States boarders of Maine and Vermont respectively, attend the boards 20 elementary schools, four high schools, including one alternative high school, two adult education centres and two vocational training centers.The ETSB’s three main high schools, located in Cowansville, Sherbrooke and Richmond, draw students from the surrounding communities that are served locally by an elementary school that becomes a hub for the English community.With its smallest elementary school having less than 20 students and its largest high with over 1000, the ETSB has a strong commitment to the communities it serves.Programs at the ETSB are varied and have something for everyone.Early intervention programs and bilingual kindergartens start students off on the right foot with each school having its own mix of academic, arts and sports options.At the high school level, concentration programs in the arts, science, languages, and advanced studies are available.There are also sport études programs available for elite athletes to refine their chosen sport while maintaining their academic pursuits.In 2003, the ETSB earned a reputation as an avant-garde institution when it became the first and only school board in Canada to implement a one-to-one wireless laptop program.A pioneer in the integration of technology in the classroom, the ETSB has received worldwide recognition and a reputation as a leader in this field.The program called the Enhanced Learning Strategy has been a major tool used by the school board to bring its provincial ranking of 66/70 school boards in 2003 to 23/70 in 2008.GALERIE D'Pirr FOREMAN ART GALLERY OF BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY STANSTEAD PROJECT OR HOW TO CROSS THE BORDER 30.04.1) -?30.07.11 Guest Curator / Geneviève Chevalier Produced by the Foreman Art Gallery of Bishop's University Artists ! 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www.ubishops.ca/conference-services/index.html page 22 • EASTERN TOWNSHIPS • BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14, 2011 Summer calendar: Mid-June to Mid-Aug.Orford Festival (Orford (Canton d')) June 18-19 Tour of Lake Brome, 33rd edition (Lac-Brome) June 23, Fête nationale du Quebec (Farnham) June 24, Granby Giant Omelette Get-Together (Granby) June 24-26 Bromont International Harness Racing June 24-26, Bromont OPEN June 24 to July 3, CeraMystic - Céramique sur l'herbe (Mystic) June 25-26 Les Faucheurs de marguerites, 17th edition (Sherbrooke) June 25 to July 3, La Grande Virée artistique de Sherbrooke, 10th edition (Sherbrooke) June 27 to Aug.12, Les Concerts de la Cité (Sherbrooke) June 27 to July 3, Transat Vacations PIF Classic, 36th edition (Sherbrooke) July 1 to Aug.15, “La légende de Memphré" Exhibition, 9th edition (Magog) July 1-3, Americas Cup/North American Masters Championships (Sutton) July 1 Canada Day in Compton July 1-2, Canada Day in Bury (Bury) July 2-3, Open House on the Wine Route (Cowansville) July 3 Fête des petits jardiniers Desjardins (Kingsey Falls) July 3,10,17, 24, 31, St-Laurent Puts on its Sunday Best (Compton) July 9-17 Granby National BankTennis Challenger July 9-10, Scottish Festival (Lac-Mégantic) July 10-13, CN Future Links Quebec Championship (Sherbrooke) July 12-17, Fête du Lac des Nations (30th edition) and The Telus Great Fireworks (Sherbrooke) July 13 Knowlton House and Garden Tour July 15 to Aug.26, Mont-Mégantic Super Astronomy Festival (Notre-Dame-des-Bois) July 15 to Oct.15 Nature and Creations (Dunham) July 16-24 Memphremagog Arts Circuit (Magog) July 16-24, The Tour des arts (Sutton) July 16-17 Dunham Folk and Wine Festival July 16-24 Festival des Arts Georgeville - Fitch Bay (Georgeville (Mun.Canton de Stanstead)) July 20-24 Mascot Festival (Granby) July 20-24 July 27-31, International Bromont (Bromont) July 22-24 L'Étend'Art - Arts Circuit (Richmond) July 23, 24, 30, 31, The Fitch Bay Lavender Extravaganza (Fitch Bay) July 29-31 Granby International - Antique cars (Granby) July 29-31 ShazamFest (Barnston-Ouest) July 29-31, Canadian Tire Canoe Classic (Sherbrooke) July 29 to Aug.7 Memphremagog International Swim Competition (Magog) July 30, Swiss National Day, 35th edition (Sutton) July 30 La tête dans les étoiles (Saint-Her-ménégilde) Aug.1-7 Midsummer Music Dream / Music School & Festival (Courcelles) Aug.2-7, Richmond-Melbourne Country & Western Festival (Richmond) Aug.3-7 Couleurs Urbaines, Painters' Symposium (Granby) Aug.4-7 Vallée de la Coaticook Fair (Coaticook) Aug.4-7 Les Correspondances d'Eastman (Eastman) Aug.5-7 and 11-14 Weedon Dalton Horse Show and Professional Rodeo (Weedon) Aug.6, Farnham Skate Fest (Farnham) Aug.6-7 Magie en famille (Compton) Aug.6-7 Weekend with a Country Flavour (Compton) Aug.10-14 Festival des traditions du monde de Sherbrooke (Sherbrooke) Aug.10-14 Perseid Meteor Shower (NotreDamedes-Bois) Aug.11-14, Bedford Agricultural Fair, 183rd edition (Bedford) Aug.12-14, Lake Megantic International Swim Competition (Lac-Mégantic) Aug.13 Potton Multicultural Festival (Man-sonville (Canton de Potton)) Aug.13-28 Sea Buckthorn Harvest Festival (Sutton) Aug.14, 21, 28 St-Laurent Puts on its Sunday Best Aug.18-21 Cookshire Agricultural Fair Late Aug.-Sept.Sculpture en direct de Stanstead on cUNT,L n°°n 0N SATURDAYS Excavation and Landscaping • Container rentals (12 to 45 yards) • Rental of closed-in storage containers • Spraying for dust control • Street sweeping DELIVERY AND LOADING ON SITE FOR: -Sifted Soil and fill -Sand -Mulch -White, natural and crushed stone 55, rue du Pacifique Est, Bromont Tel.: (450) 534-3466 Listen To The Hub Of The Eastern Townships Your Community Radio owlton 450-242-9873 etmn Soyons nous-mêmes / Being Who We Are Radib Communautaire Missisquoi www.rcmmedia.org Visit our web site, post a comment, listen to our live stream and download pod casts of your favorite shows. EASTERN TOWNSHIPS • BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, June 14, 2011 • page 23 Sutton, a shining example of conservative growth By M.Helmuth Starhemberg Two things tower over the town of Sutton, the Roman Catholic Church and the storied ski mountain, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.But Sutton has so many nuances, it is hard to explain in brief.There is of course Mont Sutton, the ever- growing ski centre which keeps improving its trails and activities every year, there are hiking trails so varied in length and difficulty.In summer there are hundreds of kilometers of roads well groomed for cycling and there is the big bicycle race in July which attracts people from as far as Europe.Add to that the annual Swiss festival, the biggest outside of Switzerland, the local galleries, boutiques and restaurants, it would take a book to describe them all.The ski mountain was built 50 years ago and “they” came, later tourists discovered hiking and cycling and a new attraction is the 100-plus acre site of treetop adventures.“We have to be careful what we build because we must always remember that our infrastructure of roughly 4,000 people can only absorb a certain amount of growth,” added Councillor Louis Dande- M.HELMUTH STARHEMBERG nault.Sutton’s downtown has undergone a dramatic change when all the ugly telephone and Hydro poles disappeared with lines now running under the newly-paved sidewalks and the beautifully paved road which leads to the Rich-ford Vt.border.A great attraction outside of the sporting activities is the local artists.There are galleries, the annual “Tour des Arts” which brings thousands into town, there is the Jazz festival and weekly entertainment at the Salle Pelletier.And gourmands will have a heyday here with some of the best chefs in the townships competing nightly for clients.The food offerings range from the dominant elegant French fare to Italian and even Indian.And the boutiques offer M.HELMUTH STARHEMBERG anything from a bathrobe made from bamboo to outdoor gear.A new bicycle shop has just opened in town and seems to be doing well as is the local bakery.Sutton’s river, which originates on the mountain runs through the centre of town, but hikers can follow its trail upriver and see a magnificent waterfall, a swimming hole or they can catch themselves a brook trout.Le Centre Csthé Bella du Soleil Ûu L t«*£nih VOrpn fooJy mJ »sslr Ésthétique Bronzage Ilia Kavoukis Lucie Bellegarde PACKAGE - Full body 60 min massage, Kobido-facial massage, facial, hair treatment, cut & style studio ZONE coiffure\ J a /1: B y/Q U R'S H e W R cop M l^A N tSfCj É Tÿvjo 0 fj R~i STOR, AMP S3.GJID1 g_£T|Y,OUR.roaYtQFjTHE:QJE3£C; ONjÿfSTa'npfs ERVÏCË!?31 CENTRE OU VR SHERBROOKE 510 OOPi QROUX SHERBROOKE EXIT60 OFF HIGHWAY 55 1(877)718^637 WWW.VRESTRIECOM NB SOME COfCmOt