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Brome County N E W S -v.Tuesday, May 11, 2010 STOOGE rtAVEOt*.“Largest Selection Of Natural Stone In Quebec" Interior I \te ribi Marble, Penn Blue, Granite, Slate Limestone, Cobble Stones, Sandstone, Ledgerock “Over 40 years of experience In the Stone Trade!" TEL: 450.242.0255 570 Knowlton Rd.Knowlton, QC www.STONEHAVEN1NC.CA J Washing Cars for the Community VIRGINIA WILSON Lions Club members at their annual car wash in Knowlton happy to be raising money for community events.By Virginia Wilson The Lions Club members were hard at work Saturday washing cars at their annual car wash in Knowlton.Twenty four volunteers showed up to lend a hand in making this event a success.Mario Paris, owner of Etang.ca and the local car wash in Knowlton, donated his car wash and soap to contribute to the fundraiser.“Our goal was to reach $500 today and so far I am confident that we will reach our goal,” says Joan Treacy, one of the Lions Club volunteers.The committee was headed by Gib Rotherham, who was on site to ensure the fundraiser went on without a hitch.The car wash was held from 8:30am to 4:30pm and volunteers showed up for a few hours each.The Scouts showed up, as well, to help out the volunteers.The funds raised from the car wash will be re-invested in community events and services throughout the years.The results of the fundraiser will be revealed later this week.René-Claude Gagnon FREE DELIVERY - Demo-cosmetic Ctr.Medicare/Passport photos OPEN 7 DAYS Home Health Care Equipment for Rent or Sale 310, chemin Knowlton Knowlton 450-243-5700 Community centre 'ban' has residents up in arms VIRGINIA WILSON Local residents and politicians discuss the recent ‘non-resident ban’ after last week’s council meeting V:v L.W.MM) A\ttutu(u/oasi < fea/oot/ • Every Friday night 450 244.7552 • Fish soup • Snowcrab • Mussels • Shrimp • Scompies • Smoked fish • Oysters • Catamari ond ? page 2 Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Brome County News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar May 11 Quebec Writers Federation presents author Angus Bell in a Writers Out Loud event.Come and meet this Scottish born author now living in Montreal and hear his stories from a cricket tour of 43 countries in Eastern Europe! Presented at Brome Lake Books, 264 Knowlton Road in Knowlton at 7 p.m.on Tuesday May 11.For more information call 450-242-2242.This is a Free event.May 13 Chicken Pie Luncheon will be held All Saints Anglican Church, Dunham, Qc., on Thursday, May 13.2 sittings: 11:30 a.m.and 1 p.m.Donation: $12.Cards to be played immediately following lunch.Reservations strongly recommended.Call: Joan 450-295-3351 or Claire 450-295-2349.May 15 Country Dance with music by Gary Darling at the Royal Canadian Legion, Br.77, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo, Saturday, May 15, 8 p.m.to 12:30 a.m.$6 per person.Come on out, have a dance and socialize with us! Info: 450-539-3436 Knowlton Harmony Band Annual Spring Concert on Sunday, May 16 at 2 p.m.at the Knowlton Community Centre, 270 Victoria, Knowlton, Qç.Admission: $10.Giant Garage Sale/Flea Market: Emmanuel United Church (203, rue Principale, Cowansville), Saturday, May 15, 9:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m.Table rental: $15.Norma Sherrer: 450-263-3448; In-geborg Fulford: 450-266-2479 or the church office: 450-263-0204.Deadline to reserve a table is May 13 BCN RATES & DEADLINES COMMUNITY CALENDAR Brome County News Community Calendar is reserved for non-profit organizations only.Deadline is noon on Mondays.A pre-paid fee of $7 is required per publication, or SPECIAL RATE of $13 for 2 insertions: 1 BCN & 1 in Friday Record “What's On" section.Please forward notices to 5 Victoria St., Knowlton, QC JOE 1V0, email: bcnnews@qc.aibn.com, or fax: (450) 243-5155.Visa and Mastercard accepted.The Stanbridge East United Church Women is having a “This & That" Sale on May 15 from 9 a.m.to 12 p.m.If you have any donations, please bring them to the Sunday School Room at the church on Friday, May 14 from 10 a.m.to 12 p.m.May 16 Ecumenical Celebration and Family Fest sponsored by the four churches of Sutton, Anglican, United, Baptist and Catholic at Grace Anglican Church.An ecumenical church service will begin at 10:30 a.m.and will be followed by a barbecue lunch.Everyone is welcome.Information: Linda Spear: 450-538-2506.Every Sunday, Music with SMOKIN’ COUNTRY.come have some fun with us! SmokinCountry and the Royal Canadian Legion of Cowansville wishes to extend its thanks to all the contributors, volunteers and invited musicians as well as those in assistance for the success of our anniversary festivities on last Sunday April 25th.Sutton Legion, Home Grown Country will be performing their version of ‘01 Opry Show’ with real Nashville Sound, of steel guitar, fiddle, Tennessee finger picking Dobro and bass combined.Vocal styling of your favourite Country Songs on Saturday, May 16 from 2 till 7pm Donation $6.$10 per couple.2 Curley St.Info: 450-538-2210.Royal Canadian Legion Breakfast Buffet.Support Our Veterans.Sunday, May 16, 8 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.77 Lewis St.East, Waterloo, Qc.Adults: $6.Children: $3.50.May 17 Avante Tour “Nature walk with Louise Godin*: A guided tour of wild edible plants.Cost $10.00 per person.Meet at Avante at 10 a.m.Please call to register.Avante Women’s Center, 2 rue Ad-hémar-Cusson, Bedford.450-248-0530, avantebarb@bellnet.ca May 18 General Meeting of the Cowansville Legion, Branch 99,120 Davignon, Cowansville at 7 :30 pm Open til ‘8 Ask the Expert “ What is Bipolar Disorder?” with Susan Laporte from Oasis.Oasis is an organization ded- icated to helping families sort through understanding and coping with all sorts of mood disorders, including bipolar.Let Susan answer your questions.Pot luck 5:30, workshop starts at 6 p.m on Tuesday, May 18.Avante Women’s Centre, 2 Adhémar-Cusson, Bedford.450-248-0530 avantebarb@bellnet.ca May 19 Salad Luncheon & Bake Sale at Knowlton United Church on Wednesday, May 19 from 11:30 a.m.to 1 p.m.Price: $8.May 20 Afternoon Delight: “ Borsch” with Bo-hdana.Participants help prepare the food during the demonstration, and of course are rewarded with a sampling! 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.Cost $2.RSVP Avante Women’s Centre, 2 Adhémar-Cusson, Bedford.450-248-0530 avante-barb@bellnet.ca May 22 Flea Market/Bake Sale at Sutton Legion, 2 Curley St., 9 a.m.Info: 450-538-2210.Ham & Scalloped Potatoes at the Cowansville Legion, Branch 99, 120 Davignon, Cowansville on Saturday, May 22 from 5:30 - 7pm.Adults: $8 Children: $4.May 28-29 Huge Lawn Sale, 14 Academy, Stanbridge East, QC, benefitting the AuDia-pason Foundation, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.Antiques, Household Items, Sports Equipment.Info: Call either (450) 248-3898 or (450) 248-4116.In case of rain, sale to be held on June 4-5.Coffee and doughnuts will also be for sale.May 29 Sutton Legion, Jamboree open mic: Everyone is welcome to come and play, sing or just come and dance.Donation $3.7pm.till closing.Money is being raised for the Massey Vanier music department for new instruments.Come and support a good cause.Hosted by Stressy (Barb).2 Curley St.Info: 450-242-2525 or 450-538-2210.The Summer Flea Market at Knowlton United Church begins on Saturday May 29, 9 until 12, Church Hall, 234 Knowl- ton Road, Knowlton.We are gratefully accepting donations of items to add to our treasures.Please call Jennifer for info at 450-242-1465.Hope to see you there! May 30 Benefit Concert for Salamander Summer Camp.Pot Pourri Choir presents “Broadway”: Songs from Mama Mia, Cabaret, Chicago, Funny Girl.Sunday, May 30 at 2 p.m., Centre Lac Brome, 270 Victoria.Tickets available at the Centre Lac-brome, Town hall, and Brome Lake Books.Adults $12.Children age 12 and under $6.Come and help give every child the chance to spend an unforgettable summer at day camp.For information: 450-242-2020.August 7,8.The Royal Canadian Legion will be holding a Flea Market on Saturday and Sunday, August 7 and 8 at 120 Davignon Blvd, Cowansville.At this time we are looking for articles to sell at this event.If you have items you would like to get rid of, we will gladly accept them between July 24 and August 6.For more details please contact: Debbie Williams at 450-522-6674 or Denise Bédard at 450-263-05 Brnne County NEWS SI VlcrotiA St, Xnowuon.Quetsc, JOE 1W Teu (450) 242-1188/2424892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 established M*y 1991 PuNtshed wretb by RECORD 1195 Galt B, Sherbrooke, Qufmc, JIG 1Y7 RAX: (819) 569-3945 E-MAIL ntwiroomfeheibrookerecord rom website: wwwjheibrookerecord.com Sharon McCuliy Publkhei (819)569045 Sharon McCiilly Managing Editor (819)5696345 Mkhael McDevitt Assistant Ewtos .(819)5696345 Rlaser Lockerbie Comesp.Eorro* (819)5696345 Diana Smtson Skjetaiy.(450) 242-1188 Lynda muavancx Advectsmc .(450)2426192 libcHEi Duvai Anvnmsic.CIRCULATION Distributed to all Record subscribers retry Tuesday as an insert, and to households and businesses in Aberrom, Bedford, Brigham, Brome, Bromont, Cowansville.Easl Farnham.Foster, Ful/ord.Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre, West Brome.The Record was founded on February 7, 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.Member ABC CARD, CNA, QCNA JRD Arts Calendar May 6-16 The Knowlton Players presents “BABES IN THE WOOD" by Bob Heather and Roger Lamb.A family show with music, dance and hilarity.Directed by Lucy Hoblyn.Thursday, Friday, Saturdays at 8 p.m.& Sundays at 2 p.m.at Theatre Lac Brome, 9 Mont Echo in Knowlton.Tickets: $15,$10 & $5.For reservations please call 450-242-2510.Church Services CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE.Sunday worship and music.Creek United, West Bolton: Regular Sunday Morning Service: 9 a.m.Sunday School: 9 a.m.Holy Communion every 1st Sunday of the month.St.Paul’s United, 4929 Foster, Waterloo: Regular Sunday Morning Service: 10:30 a.m.Holy Communion every 1st Sunday of the month.Reverend David Lambie, Minister.For in- ______ formation or to leave messages call: 450-539-2129 JOLY RIENDEAU 8.DUKE c* (COWAUSVIllC) INC.Taxation, Accounting, Financial Services, Estate Planning and Settlement, Farm Transfers CowansvHIa Sherbrooke 127 Principale, Suite 105 3490 Salt West CowansvHIa Sherbrooke (450) 263-4123 (819) 566-2575 .KNOWLEDGE AND.KNOW-HOW.Cont’d on Page 7 Brome County News Tuesday, May 11, 2010 page 3 One Day at a Time a Success By Virginia Wilson &g£MJ£Si Saturday evening the tables at the Fairview Hall in Brome were filled with supportive members of the community ready to bid the night away to raise money for this year's 3rd Annual “One day at a time oncology at the BMP Hospital.There were over seventy items for bid this year, including a racing gate from this year’s 2010 Olympics which was donated by Josh Moseley and which was purchased with the highest bid of the night at $400 by Mrs.Beaudoin.This year's funds will be shared with la Maison au Diapason to give their patients coffee service throughout the year and other little requests like ear plus, DVDs and hot chocolate.“The patients that get treatment at the BMP oncology department are the same patients that go to the Diapason House," said Meghan Redmile, who organizes the annual event with her spouse Jesse Moseley.Moseley was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago and received excellent care at the BMP, but the couple noticed there were a few small things the department could use.“We are not trying to buy a Hospital, just a few little things that can help out each day,” says Moseley.Guests were able to enjoy a free glass of wine from Vignoble Domaine Bresee.“The most important thing to us is to give back to the community,” says the winery co-proprietor Stacey Richards, who volunteered to run the bar for the fundraiser.There was a cold buffet of sandwiches, salads, pâté and cheeses.Door prizes were given out and included $80 gift baskets and spa baskets for all ages and gender.Around 9:30 pm the floor was cleared for guests to dance the night away to the Rockabilly Band, which plays mostly oldies and good time Rock N’ Roll.The event rose over $8000 this year which is $1500 more than last year.The event grows in popularity each year.The couple received a large amount of donations and was very pleased with the support they received from the businesses and community.Alarming increase in STI cases Diagnosed in Montérégie du By Virginia Wilson Sand, Gravel, Different kinds of Crushed Stone, Field Stone Backhoe, Dozer, Dump Truck For small jobs, One Ton Dump Truck and Small Excavator Different qualities of Black Soil, Horse manure & Mushroom Compost available On Monday, the Director of Public Health in Montérégie declared there was an alarming increase in STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) in the Montérégie area over the past decade.The CSSS and the Director of Public health were together at the BMP to request that the public, the health care services and schools raise better awareness of this remarkable increase and to reach out and teach the groups most vulnerable of contracting these diseases of the risks involved.“Sexually transmitted infections are a real problem in public health,” explained Dr.Jocelyne Sauvé, Montérégie Director of Public Health, “For example, within the past decade, in Montérégie, the number of cases of Chlamydia diagnosed has doubled and in the cases of Gonorrhea, the cases diagnosed have almost tripled.STI can have severe consequences of infertility, chronic illnesses and cancer.” According to the reports, 77 percent of the women diagnosed with Chlamydia were between the ages of 15 and 24 and 50 percent of women that are diagnosed with Gonorrhea never had any symptoms of an STI.According to Dr Sauvé, the groups most susceptible to catching and transmitting these infections are, adolescents and young adults up to 25 years of age, young adolescents in difficulty, male homosexuals, prostitutes and people that have been incarcerated, but all sexually active individuals are at risk.In addition, those exposed to blood through their work and intravenous drug users are also at increased risk.“Practically all STI transmissions are avoidable.We must practice ways to break this cycle of transmission,” says Sauvé.According to the Director of Public Health, sexual education in schools and the accessibility of condoms and R.Proulx Trucking 242-2062 Cell: 777-2062 COURTESY Christine Tougas, Director of the ambulatory services and programs and 1st line for the CSSS La Pommeraie, Paula Rozanski, Director General for the CSSS La Pommeraie, and Dr.Jocelyne Sauvé, Director of Public Health for Montérégie.youth clinics needs to be increased in the area.There is a need for intervention with the groups most susceptible along with outreach through social service programs and street assistance programs.The methods of tracing and treating those diagnosed, including the 500 cases of HIV in the Montérégie area, will need inter-profes- sional collaboration and improved methods of follow-up.The complete report is available online at: www.santemonteregie.qc.ca in the Public Health section.r KMOWLTOM 2010 Antique Show fif Sale May 22 & 23, 2010 Saturday: 10-5 Sunday: 10-4 Adm.: $5.00 Friday, May 21, 2010 Gala evening 7 p.m.-9 p.m.Admission $40.For tickets call: 245-5556 or 245-6782 Dealers specializing in: Canadiana, Quebec Pine, Pressed Glass, Art Deco Original Prints, Fine Art, Pottery, Porcelain, Jewelery, Silver, etc.Odd Fellows Hall 476 Knowlton Rd„ Knowlton page 4 Tuesday, May 11, 2010 ¦ Brome County News TBL, West Bolton residents upset over ‘ban’ - 145, de Sulaberry, Cowansville 450 263-4232 with West Bolton, the amount seems disproportionate to how much Brome residents actually use the community centre.Brome accounts for only l.B percent of the people who take classes there.Meanwhile, $16,000 equals 3.2 percent of the $500,000 TBL spends on the community centre.In an interview, Decelles acknowledged that a third town, Shefford, will probably get hit with the ban as well because he doesn’t think it will agree to the amounts demanded.Ten Shefford residents took classes at the community centre last year.Decelles also acknowledges that 90 percent of the town’s costs for the community centre are fixed regardless of how many people take classes there.That leaves West Bolton dad Eric Frendo scratching his head.“That leaves $50,000 in variable costs.If West Bolton residents account for 5 percent of that variable cost, then $2,500 from West Bolton would ensure that TBL taxpayers are not shouldering any of that load,” he said.In fact, West Bolton offered TBL more than that in January—$3,000 a year.TBL never made a counter-offer before proceeding with its ban, said Carrol Kralik, director-general of West Bolton.Kralik says it’s not true that West Bolton won’t negotiate.“That’s not fair.It’s pretty hard for us to negotiate if they don’t come back to us,” she said.West Bolton’s offer of $3,000 was based on what the town currently pays Waterloo to access community facilities ($2,550) and figures that were thrown around in past negotiations with TBL under former mayor Richard Wisdom.The $3,000 equals about $5 per West Bolton resident—which is the same rate per resident that TBL itself pays to Cowansville and Waterloo to access their community facilities.In the end, the TBL council adopted an amended resolution proposed by councillor Marta Gubert Gomes to delay the ban until Aug.1 to give more time for negotiations.Decelles had wanted the ban to start in May so West Bolton children couldn’t enrol in summer camp.Decelles and councillor Patrick Ouvrard voted against the resolution as amended.Meet Ronald from Hong Kong! 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To host a student from overseas, or for more information on our EF exchange program, call: Cathy: 450-923-1919 Barbara: 450-689-9572 Or our EF national office, toll-free: 1-800-263-2825 Demander des renseignements sur notre programme bilingue! ¦ • • .63104 CONT’D FROM PAGE 1 “The mayor needs to tell us what each program costs and let West Bolton residents decide whether they want to pay the unsubsidized rate.Banning us from participating is mean-spirited and irrational.” But Decelles said he doesn’t have specific numbers for specific classes.Instead, he presented a series of charts that he claimed prove that West Bolton residents use TBL’s community facilities without paying their fair share.He said TBL subsidizes West Bolton residents to the tune of $91,000 a year— the amount he says West Bolton must pay for its residents to keep using the community centre.But not everyone agreed with this figure.The $91,000 equals nearly 20 percent of the $500,000 that TBL spends on the community centre in Knowlton.Meanwhile, West Bolton residents are much less likely to enrol at the community centre than TBL residents, according to Decelles’ presentation.They make up less than five percent of those taking classes.The $91,000 amounts to over $2,800 for each of the 32 West Bolton residents taking classes in Knowlton.Like other non-TBL residents, they already pay a 40-percent higher fee to take the classes.Wilkinson expressed concern that some classes would be cancelled at the community centre with fewer participants due to the ban.The community centre has said 16 classes would have been cancelled last year without non-TBL residents.Teachers are paid out of the entry fees, and some may not be able to offer VIRGINIA WILSON West Bolton residents say they do not want to be subsidized by TBL taxpayers and would be willing to accept additional charges for use of the facilities TO OUR CUSTOMERS classes if they don’t get enough sign-ups.In an interview, Decelles said the town will maintain any classes “that are strategic and important to our citizens.” Yet, Decelles said he wasn’t aware that teachers are paid from entry fees and may not be willing to offer classes without enough participants.“I know none of these details.I’ve not been able to look at what extent we subsidize what classes.We haven’t had a chance to look at all these details,” he said.Decelles said West Bolton was singled out because it is unwilling to negotiate.He claimed other towns like Brome are open to his plan.He said Brome Mayor Thomas Selby “seemed to think it is sensible.” Yet, in an interview, Decelles acknowledged that no formal negotiations have started with any of the other three towns whose residents use the Knowlton community centre the most aside from West Bolton.A town official in Brome confirmed that TBL has not formally approached Brome for more money.He also said Brome is not likely to pay substantial amounts to TBL.TBL will ask Brome to pay $16,000 a year, minus a small amount because it has a skating rink and park that TBL residents can use, Decelles said.That would amount to over $1,300 for each of Brome’s 12 residents who take classes at the community centre.As Foundation for Foreign Study www.effoundation.ca Ronald, 16 years old, is respectful, mature and motivated.He enjoys biking, swimming and golf.He listens to music, enjoys reading and plays the violin in an orchestra.He wishes to come to Canada to improve both his English and French, learn our culture and lifestyle, and to make many new friendsi Ronald will be arriving in Quebec in September for 10 months of study at a local high school near you.Like all EF foreign exchange students, Ronald will have his own spending money, and his own medical insurance.WE WILL BE CLOSED for inventory Wednesday, May 12,2010 from 8:00 a.m.to 9:00 p.m.The store will reopen on Thursday at the regular time.N.B.: L'EQUIPEUR will be open on Wednesday.Thank you for your understanding ’mp-'-xK ^M.-.'V* ,: ' kwim*—m» ttm^rnm.ifit, REBATE* Brome County News New Faces in Town Jessica Page, owner of Sasta Bistro By Virginia Wilson Sasta Bistro, owned by West-Bolton resident Jessica Page, is a new Jazz Bistro that opened May 1 on Lakeside in Knowlton.Sasta is a Gaelic work which means “Happy” or “Pleased”.The young culinary graduate from the Riverside Culinary School in Montreal wanted to open a laid back bistro where guest would feel comfortable and be able to enjoy a glass of micro brasserie beer and basic meals with an original twist.The menu, which consists of a variety of sandwiches, salads, steaks and pasta, are made with fresh seasonal ingredients.“I hope to create a new menu on a regular basis, probably seasonally," says Page.This summer the Bistro intends on hosting live music performances by local artists on the terrace overlooking Mills Pond and Coldbrook Park where guest will be able to savor the Grimoire line of beers with various fruit essences and which is produced in Granby.Customer comments have been positive, especially about the bistro’s atmosphere and the freshness of the food.“The opening night was re-ally^good and the number of regular customers keeps growing each day,” says Page.According to Page the customers’ favorite dishes are her meatballs and her peanut butter pie.Sasta is open Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday from 7:30 am until 4 pm and on Friday and Saturday until 8 pm with an evening table d’hôte.For reservations please call (450) 303-0144.Tuesday, May 11, 2010 page 5 VIRGINIA WILSON , A .fete Garden Center in the &b betuiÇtfîilf •Garden Decorations- VIRGINIA WILSON Sebastien Brault, the son of owner Pierre Brault, who will be at the store on most days to great local shoppers and assist them with their footwear needs.Chaussures Knowlton Shoes, owned by Pierre Brault, is a new quality shoe store which opened its doors the first weekend after Easter on 25 Lakeside between Les Bonbons Nicole Ann and La Vie Sucrée.The store carries a variety of quality brands of men’s and women’s shoes, such as Clarks, Rieker and Sketchers.The only children’s line available is Robeez for small infants.The store carries a line of sheep wool lined slippers, designer handbags and designed rubber boots.“We have affordable prices and will continuously be changing the models in the store,” says Sébastien Brault, the owner’s son, who will be tending to the store on most days.The goal of the store is to be able to provide locals with the necessary footwear and, at the same time, satisfy last minute needs of tourist shoppers who are looking to finish of a newly purchased outfit from one of the other stores in Knowlton.The store prices are tax included and they offer payment option of Visa, Interac and American Express.Knowlton Shoes is open on Tuesday through Thursday from 10 am until 5pm and on Friday and Saturday front 10 atrl tihtil 6 pm: ITRILE GREEN GLOVES You could win! 10 drawings of Gift Certificates 10 prizes of $50 *0ne per customer *Valid until May 31,2010 ISABELLE Name: Drawing on May 31,2010 at 5 p.m.Address: Telephone: «fits Hm 30LTfleg.S3.75/iadi Ideal for Plantation- OPENING HOURS: Monday to Wednesday: 8 a.m.to 6 p.m.Thursday & Friday: 8 a.m.to 9 p.m.Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m, to 5 p.m.Promotions valid until May 31,2010.jardinage Ci RAN BY^ 55 Bruce, Granby •4,50.375*6-1 -39., OPEN 7 DAYS •Mi; page 6 Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Brome County News Whither Lac Brome?Part VI By Marc Clerk Tt JL IT e current Lac Brome Council has been with us for nigh on six months.Last November people voted for a change, any change.We trusted that common sense would prevail as it did in the good old, if paternalistic, days of the founding Paul Holland Knowlton or the innovating Homer Blackwood.We felt p.’Ola % WELCOME BACK! WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO A WARM FUN FILLED SEASON OF FABULOUS FOOD & GREAT ENTERTAINMENT STARTING OFF WITH OUR ANNUAL LOBSTER IN THE ROUGH" (1.5 LBS) SATURDAY, MAY 15th RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED THEN LET’S GET THE SUMMER “ROCKING" WITH SOME GREAT MUSIC “CAPTAIN ACTION” SATURDAY, MAY 22nd JOIN LAURA FOR KARAOKE LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH ALWAYS A GOOD TIME! 450-242-6862 267 Knowlton Rd knowltonpub@be!lnet.ca in our hearts that actions would be taken to lessen the hobbling economic downturn.We needed a Town Council to work with us to find a way out of the wilderness.We wished that the foibles of the previous administration would be brought out into the open for all to see.We hoped that the Bel Canto boil would be lanced.And that, as promised by the “promising” Mayoralty candi- Radio Communautaire Missisquoi JL1*1 ass" 2ÏÏSST Weekly Schedule Now live on the Internet at www.rcmmedia.org Time Monday I Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday I Friday I Saturday | Sunday 6:00 Musical Selection 7:00 8:00 Children’s Comer Children's Comer* 9:00 Community Bulletin Board/Musical Selection Mes Albums Classiques 10:00 Musical Selection Around Town Marie & Lucie 11:00 Bobcat Sessions A Classical Time 12:00 13:00 Community Bulletin Board/Musical Selection Henry’s Music and Musings 14:00 Musical Selection 15.00 Ask the Pastor 16:00 The Outsider* 1700 Around Town* Marie & Lucie* Around Town* Marie & Lucie* Young Blood Showtime Veronica’s Picks* Musical Selection 18:00 Community Bulletin Board/Musicaj Selection Penalty Box Penalty Box* 19:00 Du fur Mtn Bluegrass Let's Talk Jazz* Mostly Canadian Un-played* Bobcat Sessions* Burning Bush from the Hall of Flame The Outsider Young Blood* 20:00 Mostly Canadian Ask the Pastor* Let's Talk Jazz It's on the Record 21:00 Un-played Burning Bush from the Hall of Flame* Du fur Mm Bluegrass* It's on the Record* Veronica’s Picks* 22:00 The Ivan Hour* A Classical Time* Mes Albums Classiques* The Ivan Hour DJ Blues 23 00 DJ Blues* Poetry Showtime* Un air de rien Overnight j Musical Selection * Denotei repeal program in the tame week date, that citizens would be involved in the rejuvenating process, that the LAC BROME IMAGINACTION POLICY PLAN would be re-installed and revitalized.In short, we wanted direct involvement in re-creating a community.Admittedly, we elected seven disparate people, with no common purpose, who mostly did not know one another, weren’t aware of the challenges facing the community or the mess they had inherited.Though they evidenced a certain enthusiasm, they did not know what was needed.Go to it, we said.Well, what did we get?We got what we probably deserved.An illusion rather than a vision.A demonstration of ineffectuality.It’s painful.We are accorded a plethora of “Committees”.Committees covering everything imaginable.Committees to keep the unwashed occupied.Committees to provide a semblance of activity.Committee-birthing is all that is actually going on in Lac Brome.Culture, for example, has a big place in the scenario.An illusory “culture” is promulgated by a now-Councillor who, last year, enthralled us all with a nineteen page manifesto in which Knowlton’s tele-phone-poled Rues Principales was compared to the Champs Elysees or Fifth Avenue.Massive money was spent there before the incumbent Mayor finally realized its futility and stopped the bleeding.And yet today, as one West Brome resident noted at a recent Council meeting, a seeming $1,000.000.00 has been budgeted or allocated for a renewed dose of indeterminate “culture”.A grace financed by us, like it or not.Along with spinach or cod liver oil, culture is good for you! We are also favoured with an Environment Committee.One which, de toute évidence, is inclined to permit our three golf-courses to use pesticides while we, the undeserving majority, cope with dandelions, chick-weed and plantain on our grubby lawns.Golf-course pesticide that drools into adjacent water-courses and vomits into the gasping lake that an honest-to-goodness citizen’s organization is desperately practicing CPR on.Shades of cross-purposes! We learn that the Council-directed body can and could banish golf-course pesticides if it wished, as was done in Hudson and Chelsea, Quebec.All that is lacking is backbone.Thinking people opine that Council fears backlash from dub-wielding golfers.Why not oblige the beady-eyed, spike-soled practitioners to divot weeds as they track the inoffensive little ball down the fairway?Can they not see that a broad limpid lake is of more overall community value than a few acres of bright green but highly toxic grass?We are additionally blessed with a Councillor-infested Economic Committee.Here confusion reigns.One of the two Coundllors on it (on his own time he says) is still unsure whether it is a business committee, another Counril-spawned make-work committee or a Chamber of Commerce “for-show” committee.He maintains that he received assurance that it was an honest-to-goodness dtizen’s committee.But no, recent VLB minutes confirm that it is a Chamber of Commerce thing on which the misled Councillor is sitting, financed, as we have seen, by a unilin-gual protocol signed by the omnipresent cultural Councillor.Another, this time laudable, undertaking by Council is the establishment of a green-space park on James Street.Veterans Park is a good name for it.Available information shows that, sadly, it is to be a rather staid and static (unimaginative?) space.A missed opportunity?With a little effort this could be a Village Green as exists in New England villages, where mothers meet and sit and talk, watch their children play.Again, as in France’s rural villages (and even in neighbouring Sutton) this is an ideal place to set up a Petanque or boules space, over on one side, where older folk could play sedately after supper as the sun goes down.A place for community.Must our Council’s indifference go on for the next four years?Whither Lac Brome?Should not the ordinary folk of Lac Brome demand, and obtain, a say in what is being done to our space, with our money, by this out-of-touch Council?Things are “visioned”, adopted, committed, considered, undertaken or “proto-colled" without consultation, input or veto-power from residents.Should we not be asked, should we not express what we intuitively feel needs to be fixed before this Council mounts its officious horse and rides off in all directions?Are we better off now than we were last time ‘round?« Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose.» Diane VDiTlDiS Foot care specialist A.P.Q.member C.PAD.Q , Receipts available Manicure and Nail Care 266-0997 245 de la Rivière, Cowansville Help iwafce.-fhe.tvwid a bcA+cr fiace, ihrovab a bcMcÇT fo cJhanbi.\1/ Un héritage à partager LEAVE A LBOACY" www.lefscy-qaebec.art 1 ttt 394*1134 Tuesday, May 11, 2010 page 7 =Brome County News_ Bulletins Cont'd ST.PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 24 St.Paul’s Road, Knowlton.A group of ordinary people seeking to follow Jesus in Traditional, Contemporary and Modern ways.8 a.m.- Said Book of Common Prayer Worship.10 a.m.- User-friendly “Blended” Service with Traditional, Contemporary and Modern music and format.Sunday School.For more info: 450-242-2885 The Rev.Tim and the congregation look forward to welcoming you.KNOWLTON-MOUNTAIN VALLEY PASTORAL CHARGE.Worship and song with Rev.Ryk Allen officiating.Mansonville United - Please check local bulletin board.Bolton Centre United - next Service will be June 27 Knowlton United, 234 Knowlton Road -11 a.m.- every Sunday (handicap access) EMMANUEL UNTIED CHURCH “Soul food for open hearts and minds.” 203, rue Principale, Cowansville.Faith community in action.Worship service and Sunday School both start at 10:30 a.m.All children are welcome! April 18: Charlotte Griffith, Worship leader.Susan Reininger, Music Director.Info: 450-263-0204.ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH - DUNHAM.Sunday Services and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.- all welcome! The Rev.Sinpoh Han.Information: 450-263-0431 ANGLICAN PARISH OF BROME: Sunday, May 16 - 9 a.m.St.John the Evangelist, Brome - Holy Communion -The Rev.Allan Gault.EGLISE CATHOLIQUE ST.EDOUARD CATHOLIC CHURCH 366 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton.You are invited to participate in a bilingual mass every Sunday at 10:30.Please join us after the mass for Sunday coffee every 3rd Sunday of the month beginning May 22 to Oct.11 .There is also Christian Meditation at the church every Tues, from 7:45-8:45 p.m.The presentation is in English but all are welcome.Vous êtes invités à participer à une messe bilingue tous les dimanches à 10h.30.S.V.P.nous joindre pour le café après la messe à tous les 3iéme dimanches du mois à partir du 22 mai jusqu’au 11 oct.Un groupe de méditation chrétienne se rencontre à l’église tous les n ardis soirs de 11:30 à 20:30.La présentation est en anglais mais tous sont bienvenus.TRINTTY ANGLICAN CHURCH, 409 South St., Cowansville.Why not join the Reverend Allan Gault and the congregation of Trinity Anglican Church, Cowansville, for a Eucharist every Sunday morning at 11 a.m.We’d love to welcome you.Info: 450-522-1012 or 450-538-4178 SUTTON - DUNHAM UNTIED CHURCH PASTORAL CHARGE You are invited to an ecumenical service at Grace Anglican Church, Sutton, at 10 a.m.followed by a picnic in the church hall.Everyone is welcome.Dunham United and Calvary United will be closed.Information: 450-538-0530 BEDFORD UNTIED CHURCH PASTORAL CHARGE 1st Sunday Service in Bedford, 2nd Sunday Service in Stanbridge East, 3rd Sunday Service in Bedford, 4th Sunday service in Mystic, 5th Sunday Service is in Philipsburg.Reverend Catherine Smith officiating.All services are at 10 a.m.GRANBY UNTIED CHURCH, Where God Unites all Children.Be a part of the family.Down to earth spirituality.Spiritual development for all ages.Sunday Services 11 a.m.at 101 rue Principale, Granby.Info: 450-372-1417.Rev.Eric Lukacs.All Services at 11 a.m.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH.52 Principale sud, Sutton, welcomes everyone for Sunday Services at 10:30 a.m.All welcome.Canon Tim Smart, Rector.Info: 450-538-8108.CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF BEDFORD.We warmly welcome everyone to come and worship with us every Sunday at 10 a.m.and Friday at 7 p.m.We are located at 6 Massicotte, Bedford.Information: Pastor Paul Gibson: l-51«67-2292 or 450-296-4135 PARISH OF MANSONVILLE & THE BOLTONS: Sunday, May 16: Service of Holy Communion at 11 a.m.St.Paul, Mansonville.All Welcome.NOTICE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Regroupement Soutien aux Aidants de Brome-Missisquoi invites you to its annual general meeting and information session.When?Wednesday May 26th, 2010, 7 p.m.Where?At our location in Sutton at the Harmony Center, 50 Principale Street North, suite 205 FOR INFORMATION: 450-263-4236 EwsErnasisBRsmmmmmmamEesmssssimasimmmim GRANBY I BROMONT .I ROXTON POND VALCOUR1 WATERLOO 667, rue des Colombes, Granby 450-777-1171 1-888-730-6666 « Winds of change RÉSIDENCES ET JARDINS FUNÉRAIRES A life remembered www.famillebessette.com 0TS OF PROIECTS AND A EW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.at is how Bessette Résidences et jardins funéraires lebrates its 40th anniversary! is with great pleasure that the Bessette family îlcomes Mr.Michel Vallières on their team.With 10 years experience in corporate management, Mr.Vallières' first mission will be to increase Bessette Résidences et jardins funéraires' involvement in the community.A wind of change also blows on our Waterloo funeral home! Committed to improving the quality of our services, the Waterloo funeral home will soon undergo major renovations. page 8 Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Brome Countyl^Tws ¦ ¦ • ¦ , , - V‘,1* ¦ : ¦i'.&ÿ:?-:ï': iM ¦ ¦ ' JAMIE LYNN LAWSON This weekend’s away games against RCM (Rugby Club de Montreal) turned out to be wet and challenging for the Brome Lake Ducks Men’s Rugby teams.The first team lost 11-3 and the 2nd’s lost 33-7.Better luck next time boys! The Women’s home game on the 15th has been switched for an away game in Laval on the 16th.This will allow for more home games at the same time as the Men's in July.fllMiaUBHEMil By Virginia Wilson The cast of Babes in the Woods on opening night May 6 was the opening night at the Theatre Lac Brome for “Babes in the Wood”, a play written by Bob Heather and Roger Lamb that presents a comic view of a Robin Hood themed script with humor for all ages.The play was directed by Lucy Hoblyn and Danny McAuley, owners of Brome Lake Books, who had travelled to England and watched their first pantomime and decided they wanted to put one on back home.The entire family took part in the play, including assisting in building sets and hosting rehearsals.The play was written with hilarious one-liners, multiple plays on words and soipe jokes that only locals would understand.The characters included the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham, played by David Mayo, who desperately wanted to be rid of his two newest family members to gain their inheritance.His side kickss, two not so intelligent deputies, added a humorous side to the Sheriffs dark cloud.The character of the evening, which brought laughter to children and adults alike, was Mrs.Piper, played by Danny McAuley.This largeboned woman brought a dynamic energy to the play and kept the children’s eyes glued to the set.There were musical numbers and dance performed by the “Merry Men”, who were actually a few local ladies, that were choreo- graphed by Laura Teasdale.The play, Which was preformed by a cast of 23 actors, was dedicated to Gerry Wood, a huge supporter and driving force for theatre in Knowlton, who passed away last year.Approximately fifty local residents showed up for the presentation and comments were very positive.Babes in the Wood brings Laughter to locals New Tower for CIDI Radio By Virginia Wilson CIDI Radio has been working extremely hard for the past year and a half towards the purchase of a new transmission tower.“The Construction of the new transmission tower is scheduled to begin on Monday and should be complete Friday” says Klaus Bremer, host of the radio’s Children’s Hour every weekend at 8am.The cost to construct the new tower was approximately $150,000.It was a group effort from the Town of Brome Lake and all the local towns.The tower, which will be constructed on Patch Hill, will allow all residents in the Brome Missisquoi region to listen in on local news broadcasts, advertisements, bulletins and music from local artists.Congratulations CIDI Radio.Letters I live in a quiet neighbourhood with lots of cars.Several years ago, after much brou ha ha and petitions, new stop signs and.a speed bump were installed to control the traffic and protect the children.What I find unbelievable is that the people who most consistently do not stop at the stop signs are the parents of young children.What’s up with that?The second group of people who don’t bother to stop are the young drivers.Don’t they think those red signs apply to them?Please understand that I’m not the police and this is only an informal survey, but there are more and more young children on the street, playing and riding their bikes.One day there is going to be a serious accident.Claire Emanuel Knowlton Because you love your life.Call 1-866-734-9422 or visit www.meclicalert.ca.CD Medic Alert Lets You Uvc life. 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• be of majority age, a Canadian citizen, and not be under guardianship.b.Any non-resident sole owner of an immoveable, or the non-resident sole occupant of a business establishment that is not otherwise subject to a voting interdiction and who fulfills the following conditions: • be the owner of an immoveable or the sole occupant of a business establishment that has been situated in the municipality for at least 12 months; • in the case of a person, be of majority age, a Canadian citizen, and not be under guardianship.c.Any non-resident co-owner of an immovable or a business establishment that is not otherwise interdicted from voting and who fulfills the following conditions: • be the non-resident co-owner of an undivided immovable or the co-occupant of a business establishment that has been situated in the municipality for at least 12 months; • be designated under a power-of-attorney signed by a majority of the co-owners or occupants who have had such capacity for 12 months as the person entitled to sign the register on their behalf and to be entered on the referendum list.Such power-of-attomey shall be produced prior to or at the time of the signing of the register.d.Legal persons (companies): • may designate, by resolution adopted by the members, directors or employees, a person who, on May 3, 2010 and at the time of the exercise of any rights hereunder, is of majority age, a Canadian citizen and who is not otherwise interdicted by law.Given at the Town of Brome Lake, this 7"1 day of May, 2010.Mtre Alain R.Roy Town clerk page 10 Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Deadline: 1 p.m.Monday Brome County News CLASSIFIED V**" QCNA Blanket Classified Ads Antiques ABRACADABRA turn your hidden treasures into ready cash.International buyer wants to purchase your antiques, paintings, china, crystal, gold, silverware, jewellery, rare books, sports, movies, postcards, coins, stamps, records.514-501-9072 Career Opportunities YELLOWKNIFE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS is currently seeking a 1.0 FRENCH IMMERSION TEACHER tor the 2010 - 2011 school year.Visit us at www.ycs.nt.ca for application instructions.Employment Opportunities CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! 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OPEN HOUSE Gywn’s 90th Birthday Come and celebrate the 50th Wedding Anniversary (May 10, 2010) of Lynn and Madeleine Sayers on Saturday, May 15 from 2 p.m.to 4 p.m.at 10 Fairmount Road.Best wishes only.VILLE DE LAC-BROME TOWN OF BROME LAKE PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL RATEPAYERS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED MUNICIPALITY, PUBLIC NOTICE IS GIVEN OF THE FOLLOWING: 1.At a regular meeting held on May 3,d, 2010, the Municipal Council adopted the following by-laws: • BY-LAW 533 CONCERNING THE COUNCIL’S REMUNERATION • BY-LAW 538 MODIFYING BY-LAW 534 ON THE APPLICATION OF PESTICIDES AND FERTILIZERS • BY-LAW 540 MODIFYING BY-LAW 492 ON GARAGE SALES 2.These by-laws come into force in accordance to law.Given at Brome Lake This 11th day of May 2010.Mtre Alain R.Roy, M.A., LL .M.Town clerk Deadline: 1 p.m.Monday Business Directory Monuments Established 1893 Serving you for over 100 yrs.\ Jeune Monuments Ltd.! Brien Bidwell / Liette Nadeau (450) 538-2302 41 Main St.S., Sutton, Qi Mon.to fri.: 8:00-12:00 - 1:00-5:00 Saturday : 8:00-11:00 Monuments < Cards of Thanks Memorial Service McCURDY, Lois - A Memorial Service for Lois McCurdy (Andrews) will be held on Saturday, May 22 at 11 a.m.at Calvary United Church, 6 Maple Street, Sutton, Quebec.¦ Brome County News CLASSIFIED Tuesday, May 11, 2010 page 11 HEATH - Wendy, Julie and I want you to know how much we appreciate the many expressions of sympathy shown to us at the time of Bruce’s death.Your words of comfort meant a great deal at that sad time.We want to say thanks for the phone calls, food, cards, flowers, and also for the donations to St.Paul’s United Church in memory of Bruce.A special thank you to Rev.Dave Lambie, the organist Joan Norris, the bearers, and to the UCW for serving the lunch after the funeral.We feel blessed to have such caring friends in the church, the Masonic Lodges, Brome Squares and in the community.Your kindness will long be remembered.ELLEN HEATH MANSON, Thorpe (Pop) - We wish to express our most sincere thanks to all our relatives, friends and neighbours for their many acts of kindness during the illness and dfeath of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather.Thanks to those who sent cards, food and flowers, made personal calls and phone calls.Also to the many people who were gathered at the graveside service and to Father Paul Terrio and the Ladies of the Catholic Church for the beautiful prepared lunch.LOUISE MANSON, wife NEIL AND IAN MANSON, sons SERENA (RYAN), granddaughter COREY (VICTORIA), grandson ASHER AND JADA, Great-grandchildren.In Memoriam ROBERTS - In loving memory of Joyce Roberts Roberts (March 30, 2002).What we would give if we could say We’re going to see our mother and sister today, To hear their voice, to see them smile And to sit and chat awhile.Sadly missed BY ALL (April 29, 2002) and Margaret In Memoriams DUDLEY Howard - January 23,1973; Lyndall - February 14,1989; Sonny - September 19,1926; George (Lacroix) - June 8, 1975; Wayne - September 14, 1986; Florence (Perry) - May 5, 1995; Lawrence - July 14,1996; Donald (Wilson) - January 17, 2000; Danny (Gruer) - August 25, 2000; Gertrude - February 10, 2002; Edgar - May 8, 2002.Each day holds special memories.THEIR FAMILY GRAVES.Shirley (Cook), 1920 - 2008.Our only wish is that what Mom believed in Has come true for her.It was a gift for us to have her in our lives For such a long time.Mom, you are in our hearts forever.May we meet again.Love, GARTH AND MYRNA LAROSE Maurice (Mo) (1930 - 2010) Suddenly, at his home in Knowlton, on •Wednesday, May 5, 2010.In his 80th year, passed away Maurice (Mo) Larose, loving husband of the late Barbara Bray.Left to mourn are his children; Linda (Brian), Bob (Beth).Peter (Catherine) and Patti (Glenn), his grandchildren; Lindsay, Russell, Matthew, Adam, Tommy, Jenni, David, Christopher and Daniel, his great-grandchildren; Jack, Amy, Leah and Noah, other relatives and his dear friends.The funeral service will be held from St-Paul’s Anglican Church in Knowlton on Tuesday, May 11 at 11 a.m.Rev.Tim Weebe officiating.In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.Arrangements entrusted to: Desourdy Funeral Homes.104 Buzzell St, Cowansville.QC Phone : 450-263-1212 Fax 450-263-9557, info@desourdy.ca DESOURDY FUNERAL HOME 104 Buzzell St Cowansville, QC PHONE: 450-263-1212 FAX : 450-263-9557 info@desourdy.ca MS lives here.Multiple sclerosis never hits just one person.It affects the entire family.MS Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1-800-268-7582 www.mssociety.ca PAGE 12 BRONJE COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, May 11, 2010 1810-2010 7/1/) ans à votre santé 1 \J\J years of caring By: Josée Darche, Christiane Desmeules and Michel Racicot MAY 2010 jgSgflfflfflg The first years, some influential governors Frederick William Vilas The first woman member of the Hospital Board of Governors Mrs.Jane Horskin Parsons ¦¦ NEXT ACTIVITIES IN THE CENTENNIAL PROGRAMME • May 12: Nurses' Day, at 2:30 p.m.in the lobby of the BMP Hospital • May 15: Bromont Spring Concert, 8:00 p.m.Reservation (450) 263-7124 In the 1930s and 1940s, one of the most influential governors was probably Ernest Fleury, notary and mayor of Knowlton for many years.In 1929, Ernest Fleury became a member of the hospital's Board of Governors.He was Chairman of the Board from 1936 until his death in 1953.Son of William Frederick Vilas and president of the Vilas factory since the death of his father in 1930, Harold Foss Vilas was a member of the Board of Governors from 1934 until his death in 1949.Probably the most important legacy left by Harold Vilas was the new hospital building which opened in 1954.In 1949, Vilas was the instigator of Vilas Building Fund to which he gave $5,000 and his company $1,500.This was the beginning of a movement which allowed the construction of the new hospital.BMP Centennial Gift Shop The souvenir album (288 pages of historical facts and anecdotes, historical photos, testimonials) is available at: • BMP Auxiliary gift shop • Librairie Cowansville • Boutique Attractions (Cowansville) • Librairie Le Porte-Clés (Cowansville) • Librairie des Sommets (Bromont) • Brome Lake Books (Knowlton) • Librairie Le livre d’Or (Sutton) • Boutique Micheline Tabagie (Bedford) • Tabagie Centre-Ville (Farnham) • Librairie des Galeries de Granby • Dr.Robert S.Pincott (450 263-2621).All proceeds will be donated to the BMP Hospital Foundation.On March 21, 1917, Jane Horskin Parsons became the first woman to be elected on the Board of Governors of the District of Bedford General Hospital.That same day, she was also elected the first president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the hospital, now the BMP Hospital Auxiliary.Mrs.Parsons remained a board member until her death on August 11, 1922.Originally from Bedford, Jane Horskin married in 1892, Lewis Clinton Parsons, formerly a trader based in Cowansville, at which time a business owner in Maple Creek, Assiniboia (Saskatchewan).In 1910, after selling their furniture business, they moved to Sweetsburg where they purchased the former home of Senator George B.Baker.This beautiful home locafed on Main Street became in 1922 the Sweetsburg Convent of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary.Right from the start, the Parsons were generous supporters of the new hospital.Ralph Frederick Stockwell Also in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, the governor most present and involved in the daily administration of the hospital, was lawyer Ralph F.Stockwell of Cowansville.Stockwell was a member of the Board of Governors of the hospital from 1929 to 1956 and the Secretary-Treasurer for over 20 years.(Photo Baker House) Harold Foss Vilas In the 1920s, the most influential governor was William Frederick Vilas, an industrialist from Cowansville.In 1923, Frederick William Vilas, one of the 14 members of the first Board of Governors in 1912, replaced Dr.Pickel as Chair of the Board.Mr.Vilas was Mayor of Cowansville from 1911 to 1922.He was also MLA for Brome County from 1906 to 1917, when he was appointed to the Legislative Council of Quebec.On several occasions, Vilas financially supported the hospital, by lending money for renovations, selling equipment at a price below cost or by making donations of money and equipment.Although Vilas died in 1930, the Vilas name continues to be very present in the history of the hospital.Ernest Fleury dH Desjardins * * * • t # *: ?• • * f v * « ?» * * Brome County NEWS Plus que des mots LtGoidt COWANSVILLE